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Armenia is experiencing its greatest crisis in close to a century. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan just signed away significant amounts of Lernayin Artsakh’s territory, the adjacent buffer zone regions and agreed to a corridor connecting the exclave of Nakhichevan to Azerbaijan thereby fulfilling the long-held pan-Turkish desire of connecting Turkey to its “brotherly state” of Azerbaijan and beyond towards the Turkic peoples of Central Asia.
In addition to the emotional toll of the unmitigated loss of historic territory to its enemies—a pattern that seems to continue with rare pause in Armenia’s modern history—there is also a humanitarian crisis unfolding in the resettlement of tens of thousands of refugees, the imminent destruction of millennia-old Armenian cultural heritage sites and churches in the ceded lands, as well as brewing civil unrest and division both domestically and in the diaspora.
There is no doubt that there is more than enough administrative blame and crystal-clear hindsight to go around from every recently anointed geopolitical expert, not the least of which should miss the so-called old regime kleptocrats that exchanged national progress for national security by aligning Armenia with post-Soviet Russia and in turn siphoning off hundreds of millions if not billions of dollars into their personal bank accounts.
Yet the current division centers around the political viability of PM Pashinyan, who rose to power in 2018 by expediently manipulating the vocal public sentiment against president Serzh Sargsyan who himself lurched awkwardly toward a power grab after promising not to seek re-election.
The historical moment was ripe for a new message and a new hero. Pashinyan was until that point known to the Armenian people in his capacities as a journalist and editor at his own paper Oragir which later transitioned to Haykakan Zhamanag, incidentally referred to in US intelligence circles as a sensational tabloid that “has a reputation for publishing unfounded stories that tend not to be borne out.”
At the time, rumors circulated about Pashinyan’s status as a sidekick of Armenia’s first president Levon Ter-Petrosyan, who had bestowed a reciprocal “Artsakh lands for peace” political philosophy onto his protégé. Yet the questioning of the sanctity of Artsakh was a position so untenable in Armenia that it had quickly led to Ter-Petrosyan’s resignation back in 1998. Yet even as late as 2008, Pashinyan can be seen at a rally for Ter-Petrosyan’s political reemergence shouting, “We need to rid our city of this Karabakh scum!” While no doubt a reference to the Artsakh-born Armenian presidents Robert Kocharyan and Sargsyan, it was one of countless instances of Pashinyan needlessly sowing division between the already fragmented nation.
Still, in 2018 all of this seemed to be in Pashinyan’s distant past and, if not forgettable than perhaps excusable in the context of Sargsyan’s constitutional amendments which had seemingly no purpose other than to consolidate his power in the Armenian government. Pashinyan, with the support of nearly all western NGOs including George Soros’ Open Society, undertook a campaign to topple Sargsyan’s government, and there began Pashinyan’s famous “peace march” across Armenia to protest Sargsyan’s re-election. Somehow, by the time Pashinyan’s march had ended, he had materialized as a fully bearded replica of the iconic Karabakh war hero Monte Melkonian, cloaked in military camouflage with a giant bandage wrapped around his hand.
Astute political branding notwithstanding, when the chips fell, Pashinyan had replaced Sargsyan with a groundswell of public support for the Velvet Revolution, and Armenia’s future never seemed clearer with the bite-size platform of eradicating corruption.
In such emotionally trying and difficult times, there is no shortage of inspiration for second-guessing the actions of world leaders and magnifying potholes along Armenia’s journey as stand-ins for the cause of the derailment towards its current predicament.
For example, lessons from history would indicate that the liberation of Karabakh by Armenian forces in the 1990s from the war’s low point only took place after post-Soviet Armenia’s exploratory flirtations with western governments subsided, after which Russian support boosted Armenia’s military capabilities. So when Pashinyan came to power with supporters chanting heavy-handed and profane slogans against Russia, it served only to endanger the security of Artsakh’s Armenians.
Even that could have been mitigated perhaps if such disdain had been relegated to the behavior of a few unruly supporters or a handful of My Step (Իմ Քայլը) party MPs in the National Assembly, but instead it needlessly infected even the Pashinyan administration’s actions with respect to Russia.
With Artsakh now under serious threat and the future security of Armenia threatened by a growing Turco-Azeri alliance, one wonders what need there was for Pashinyan to refuse a personal invitation from Putin for the World War II commemoration last May or to reject a meeting with him when he visited Armenia.
In the wake of the recently signed insidious agreement, Pashinyan’s actions have been questionable to say the least, especially for a political force that ostensibly came to power under the auspices of western democratic ideals of freedom and openness.
The suppression of freedoms such as press and speech have been seen numerous times throughout Pashinyan’s two and a half years in office. Most notably this past week, there were the arrests of ARF Supreme Council of Armenia member Artsvik Minasyan, Arsen Babayan of the Homeland Party and Ara Hakobyan of the National Agenda party, ARF Supreme Council of Armenia chairman Ishkhan Saghatelyan, ARF Supreme Council of Armenia member and editor of Yerkir Media Gegham Manukyan, Homeland Party chairman Artur Vanetsyan, Prosperous Armenia Party chairman Gagik Tsarukyan and leader of the Republican Party of Armenia Edward Sharmazanov. Clearly arrests were targeted against all opposition parties in an effort to suppress their right to critique the decisions undertaken by Pashinyan.
Pashinyan’s signing of the deal was a complete blindside to all of Armenian politics including his own party. Many of his My Step party members have resigned due to his unilateral lack of transparency and their incredulousness at hearing of the most recent Karabakh deal from the media, including Vardan Atabekyan, Gayane Abrahamyan, Taguhi Tovmasyan, Lusine Badalyan and Arsen Julfalakyan, as well as the head of Deputy Prime Minister’s office Varak Sisserian. The resignations are an obvious political distancing from the chaos caused by the prime minister.
Other prominent politicians have also been angered by Pashinyan’s lack of transparency, most notably Armenian President Armen Sarkissian, who said he first heard of the agreement through the media. Sarkissian just called for Pashinyan’s resignation and a snap election in Armenia.
Even still, critiques of administrations always suffer from one fatal flaw, and that is information. Despite Pashinyan’s obvious missteps in the recent conflict, recently undemocratic and heavy-handed actions domestically, or blundering rejections of Armenia’s status as, for better or worse, being downstream of Russia’s global power politics, there is no way of knowing exactly what the ground situation was in Artsakh when Pashinyan signed over what seemed like a disastrous deal. It is entirely possible that the whole territory was mere days away from being wholly captured by Aliyev’s army, though that fact itself raises questions as to why the deployment of Armenian military reinforcements never seemed present in Karabakh proper.
Above all the second guessing and hindsight, however, there emerges one glaringly obvious conclusion and it’s that the Pashinyan administration must step down to make way for new elections in the wake of the fallout of the Karabakh war.
The current agreement is too threadbare to give an indication of the manifold ways the current situation could play out. Not only is the timeline uncertain but the status of certain territories including Artsakh itself do not even seem to be known to any of the parties involved. With Russian “peacekeepers” on the ground for the foreseeable future, Putin has untold power to tilt all of the uncertainty in Armenia’s favor, or against it. With the disastrous new status of Artsakh and Putin’s recent declaration that “the final status of Karabakh is not settled,” it is clear the Russian president is angling for a change of administration that could reflect favorably in the outcome. With so much looming uncertainty and heavy Russian presence now even more deeply embedded in the most volatile conflict zones of the Caucasus, it’s clear that Pashinyan, whose still wet signature is on the trilateral agreement, has the least likely chance to be able to wrestle with the deal’s repercussions. Any other administration would at the very least have additional wiggle room and plausible deniability that they were not the ones who signed on the dotted line.
Pashinyan captured the public consciousness and was inaugurated into the hearts and minds of the people; they are the ones who gave this struggling journalist with no political or military experience a chance. Now more than ever and while facing the aftereffects of this latest bloody confrontation with Azerbaijan, the Armenian public has a right to decide whether or not to persist through these difficulties with or without Nikol Pashinyan and his My Step party, and to make this decision with the newfound knowledge that Pashinyan’s policies and behavior may have had vast regional implications that have resulted yet again in the painful ceding of Armenian territory into enemy hands.
I commend the authors as they articulated many numerous questions that are not to blame the current leadership , but to enlighten the public in the various known facts, and unknown present conditions. The term Unity has been used indiscriminately, and if by chance you believe for the good of the nation that Pashinyan must step aside, then those who push for unity are not following their own message of allowing the opposition a voice. Unity can be about moving forward with new leadership.
Bottom line- in a parliamentary system of government , the leader of a lost war, and lost lands, simply has to resign under a vote of no confidence, no matter how ” God ” like his past accomplishments may or may not be.
As President Truman said. ” The bucks stops here. Mr. PM, It’s time to go, for the security and future of our beloved Armenia/ Artsakh. I’ll pack your bags!
Nikol Pashniyan must step down, he failed to start wartime production of X-55, sending patriots into meat grinder without air cover. At a pricetag of 1.5 M compared to 5M of Bakhtyar, we could have had 3 for every Azheri drone.
Armenia and Armenians need to step up thier Game in every aspect of life and Country Keeping including modernizing thier military and economic structure. ASAP.
Very impressive and first class article. It really addresses numerous points, dynamic, strategic, and it especially elicits the character and motives of PM Pashinyan. If there was one thing I may have liked to see is to accentuate the urgency of the resignation of the PM by doing the right thing and the noble thing for Armenia and Armenians before the world at this sensitive juncture. Perhaps this is omitted for a reason to soften his stony heart on the unjust arrests of the ARF members and to expedite their release!
This is a biased article and is designed to further divide the Armenian people. For example, the authors criticize the government for the arrests of Vanetsyan and his gang, conveniently failing to mention the attempted assassination of the Prime Minister. Why I ask? Should the authorities allow the illegal and violent overthrow of the government? Vanetsyan, most recently, threatened Mr. Pashinyan and his family with physical harm, while on bail for the initial crime! Yet, the article is silent about it. All this that were arrested, were arrested for breaking the law and will be prosecuted according to the law.
As for resigning, the only people that want that are his political opponents doing the bidding of billionaire oligarchs for obvious reasons.
PM Pashinyan IS the only person that can and will rid Armenia of corruption!
The army loves him and so are the people of Armenia and Artsakh.
Those that want to cancel the recent ceasefire agreement offer nothing. It is rather easy from behind the computer screen, thousands of miles away from the bombs and rockets to criticize the actions of a leader who did what needed to be done to save Artsakh and the lives of 20,000+ soldiers.
I’m very disappointed to read these types of articles which offer nothing constructive.
It seems that the war was completely mismanaged. The full potential of the Armenian military was not used for what ever reason. Yes other factors like the theft of wealth by the past Karabakh presidents which caused massive emigration and years of loss of financial military resources for purely self gain, plus the possible miscalculation of the Russian “ally” assistance scenario and overestimation of Armenia’s ability of being the security guarantor of Artsakhs against not only Azerbaijan but Armenians enemies like Turkey, Israel and foreign mercenaries, all played a role, but Pashinyans clear lack of political or military savvy is perfectly clear. Not sure what Pashinyan can do or say anymore that can gloss over the major loss that will be felt by all Armenians for generations to come that this man at the helm now represents. He seems to have a ‘look on the bright side’ approach. The only positive approach is definitely Universal Armenian unity. 17 current factions is ridiculous. However its tough to be united with a leader who represents such major loss for all Armenians.
Oh the poor ARF members. Such pillars of Armenia and Artsakh over the years. And how many seats in the parliament did the people vote for them to claim?
A precise, well reasoned article gentlemen.
In response to Armen Tashjian’s comment above about your “conveniently failing to mention the attempted assassination of the Prime Minister” just so there is no misunderstanding, the so-called assassination attempt referenced by Tashjian was summarily thrown out of court after Nikol’s arresting agency had to admit to tampering with and altering audio evidence to make it sound like such a plot was in the making. The only prosecution that should now take place is for the bogus and fraudulent charges concocted by Nikol and his dimwitted henchmen.
Whether by virtue of incompetence or treachery, Pashinyan is an abject failure and for the good of what remains of the Armenian Nation must go…and quickly.


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If you’ve ever needed that push to try yoga, or fall back into an old habit, this is the list for you. The Bhagavad Gita suggested that ‘Yoga is a state of equilibrium and equanimity. Yoga is not just a set of exercises that keeps the body fit, it is a passport to health insurance.’ So why is it one of the best forms of exercise, and why is it so beneficial?
You become more flexible
As you progress with yoga, certain asanas which once seemed impossible will become possible due to your bodies increased flexibility. Your hips will become aligned and your hamstrings will loosen which will eliminate bodily aches and pains and improve your posture.
Your muscles strengthen
Not only does yoga tone your muscles but the increased muscle strength helps protect us from arthritis and back pain. Yoga is more beneficial than just going to the gym as it combines muscle toning and flexibility, at the gym when you lift weights, you increase your strength at the expense of flexibility.
It helps your body to remain youthful
Every time we do yoga, the numerous asanas we practice mean we take our joints on a journey of motion. This helps to ‘massage’ the body internally and squeezes our joints, helping to prevent degenerative arthritis and lessen the chances of disability by giving joint cartilage attention.
It improves blood flow
Yoga is a good tool for helping circulation. By boosting our heart rate our cells receive more oxygen and asanas which involve twists are proven to flush out venous blood from our organs to allow fresh, oxygenated blood to flow in. This increased blood flow also means that our chances of blood clots are decreased through boosted levels of haemoglobin, thus helping to prevent heart-attacks and strokes.
Yoga helps your body to fight illness
The constant movement of yoga and the numerous poses means the drainage of lymph (a fluid rich in immune cells) in our bodies increases, helping to detoxify our bodies, fight infection and destroy cancerous cells. Yoga also lowers cortisol (the stress hormone) levels, excessively high levels of cortisol can create permanent changes in the brain and are a cause of major depression, and can lead to osteoporosis by extracting calcium and other vital minerals from bones.
It increases happiness
It has been proven that Yoga increases our levels of serotonin and decreases cortisol. Dr Richard Davidson, a professor at the University Of Wisconsin, found that the prefrontal cortex in our brains showed heightened activity in people who practise yoga regularly, correlating with greater levels of happiness and better immune function.
It brings relaxation
Yoga isn’t just a sport, it’s a way of life which focuses on being in the present moment. When we participate in yoga we slow our breath and relax, shifting our balance to the parasympathetic nervous system which lowers heart rates, decreases blood pressure and increases blood flow to our intestines and reproductive organs, taking pressure off our sympathetic nervous system.
You learn to fight stress
Stress is an exasperater of so many conditions in the human body. Stress feeds illnesses like IBS, eczema, ulcers and insomnia. Yoga can combat stress by calming the mind and diminishing mental loops of frustration, fear, anxiety and regret, it works as a form of meditation. Regular yoga practise has been known to help with insomnia and sufferers of psoriasis and eczema.
Yoga boosts your confidence
As yoga clears our mind, it impacts our focus and self confidence as it enables us to become clear about our personal goals. Combined with the other benefactors of yoga; relieved stress, body detoxification and strengthened muscles ultimately lead to increased self confidence and peace of mind.

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19th C. Anniversary Tin Basket
This piece of Anniversary tin is in the rare form of a basket. It is finely woven out of strips of tin with applied twisted tin handles. Done in a oblong shape with a great early patina. Measuring 5 1/4" wide by 2 1/2" deep by 3 1/4" tall (7" to top of handles). Tin represents the 10 year Anniversary. A wonderful early piece!

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The Safety of Dog Toys Manufactured in China
Dog toys are a popular choice among pet owners to keep their furry friends entertained and mentally stimulated. However, concerns have been raised about the safety of dog toys manufactured in China. As responsible pet owners, it is crucial to understand these concerns and evaluate the potential risks associated with these toys.
Understanding the Concerns Surrounding Chinese Dog Toys
One of the primary concerns surrounding dog toys manufactured in China is the lack of stringent regulations and standards in the manufacturing process. China’s reputation for producing low-cost goods has led to suspicions about the quality control measures employed by Chinese manufacturers. Reports of toxic materials, substandard construction, and choking hazards have further fueled these concerns.
Evaluating the Potential Risks of Chinese Dog Toys
The potential risks of Chinese dog toys primarily revolve around the use of harmful materials and poor construction. Toxic chemicals such as lead, phthalates, and BPA have been found in some Chinese-made toys, posing a significant health risk to dogs. Additionally, poorly constructed toys may break easily, leading to choking or ingestion hazards.
Regulatory Standards for Dog Toys Imported from China
Dog toys imported from China must meet various regulatory standards to ensure their safety. In the United States, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) sets guidelines for toy safety, including testing for lead and other hazardous substances. Additionally, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) provides guidelines on safe toys for dogs.
Assessing the Quality Control Measures of Chinese Manufacturers
Chinese manufacturers have made efforts to improve the quality control measures for dog toys. However, the effectiveness of these measures can vary widely. Some manufacturers employ rigorous testing procedures to ensure the safety and durability of their toys, while others may fall short in meeting these standards. It is crucial for pet owners to research and choose toys from reputable brands.
Common Safety Issues Associated with Chinese Dog Toys
Common safety issues associated with Chinese dog toys include inadequate stitching and weak seams that can lead to the toy falling apart easily. Small or detachable parts, such as eyes or squeakers, can pose choking hazards if ingested. Additionally, some toys may have sharp edges or contain toxic substances, which can harm dogs if chewed or ingested.
Examining the Materials Used in Chinese Dog Toys
The materials used in Chinese dog toys can vary significantly in terms of safety. While some manufacturers use non-toxic and durable materials, others may cut corners and use cheap materials that can be harmful to dogs. It is important for pet owners to carefully inspect the toy’s labeling and consult consumer reviews to ensure the materials used are safe for their pets.
Potential Health Hazards of Chinese Dog Toys
Chinese dog toys that contain toxic materials pose potential health hazards to dogs. Ingesting or chewing on toys with toxic substances can lead to various health issues, including gastrointestinal problems, organ damage, and even cancer. It is crucial for pet owners to be aware of these potential hazards and choose toys that are free from harmful chemicals.
The Role of Consumer Feedback in Evaluating Safety
Consumer feedback plays a significant role in evaluating the safety of Chinese dog toys. Online reviews and ratings provide valuable insights into the experiences of other pet owners who have purchased and used these toys. By considering these reviews, pet owners can make informed decisions about the safety and quality of specific brands or products.
Identifying Reliable Brands for Safe Chinese Dog Toys
To ensure the safety of Chinese dog toys, pet owners should look for reliable brands that prioritize quality and safety. Brands that have a strong reputation for using non-toxic materials, conducting rigorous testing, and maintaining high-quality standards should be preferred. Researching and selecting toys from these trustworthy brands can minimize the risks associated with Chinese dog toys.
Tips for Ensuring the Safety of Chinese Dog Toys
To ensure the safety of Chinese dog toys, pet owners should follow some essential tips. Firstly, they should closely inspect the toy for any loose or detachable parts that could pose a choking hazard. Secondly, they should choose toys made from non-toxic materials, ideally certified by reputable safety organizations. Thirdly, regular inspections and monitoring of the toys’ condition are crucial to identify any signs of wear or damage that may require immediate replacement.
Alternatives to Chinese Dog Toys: Exploring Other Options
For pet owners who have concerns about the safety of Chinese dog toys, there are alternative options available. Many countries, including the United States and Europe, have strict regulations and standards for pet products. Choosing dog toys manufactured in these countries can provide a higher level of confidence in terms of safety and quality. Additionally, homemade toys or natural alternatives, such as bones or chew treats, can be considered as safe alternatives to commercial dog toys.

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Around 16 years after the first campaign was played for StarCraft, people are still playing the game. Even if there are ?better? versions such as StarCraft 2 and other RTS games out there, StarCraft can still provide quite an experience to the consummate gamer.
As with any other old game release, there are also modifications, or mods, available for StarCraft. The most popular one seems to be the Gundam mod. In this mod, you are still given three different factions, only slightly changed. In contrast to the popular Gundam series, the factions have been remodeled with the Terrans becoming the UNT Spacy faction of Amuro Ray, and the Protoss, the Principilaty of Zeon of Char Aznable. There hasn?t been any notable changes made to the Zerg, except for the seemingly metallic nature of the creatures.
It was a popular modification, especially for fans both of the series and of the game. Imagining that you can play, create and control units from the series is something else, and people took to modding their StarCraft copies once they got tired of playing it. But it?s been years since mods have come out; there might be others out there, certainly, but there haven?t been any ones worthy of mentioning, until now.
Co-op has never been seen before in RTS games, but it is used during team play and competitive play. However, campaign co-op has always been an after-thought; it might work in hack-and-slash and first- or third-person shooters, yes, but it remains to be seen how it will work in a campaign RTS game. Until someone thought of getting some help when he?s playing the campaign in StarCraft, and thus, the campaign co-op mod was born.
Playing through the missions was enjoyable, especially if you were immersed in the storyline and you wanted to explore the mythos. However, some of the other folks got lonely, in a sense. Finally, someone decided to make a campaign mod that would enable you to play along with a partner. It?s usually done in the style of skirmish modes.
The faction that you control and which faction, depends on what chapter of the story you?re in. If you?re playing the Protoss story, then both of you will have a Protoss basecamp, and so on. But somehow, it remains to be seen how they fixed the confusion for the final stage of the vanilla storyline, That pitted your Protoss and Terran units against a Zerg enemy; the initial thought, and most sensible one, would be that each player either takes the Terran or Protoss unit in that chapter.
This co-op mod isn?t just some run-of-the-mill mod, though. It actually makes sense, and the makers of the mod took great lengths to make sure that this mod will not be a breeze. The difficulty of the vanilla game was tweaked to compensate for two players playing the campaign instead of one, and they actually went ahead and added a new ?insane? difficulty in the game. If you are an expert of the so-called ?Zerg Rush?, you might want to think ahead of how to best use that strategy if you?re playing the Mengsk campaign once again.

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(82c) Global Kinetics for the Simulation of Biomass Pyrolysis in Fluidized Bed Reactors
Accounting adequately for the chemical processes and their interactions with the surrounding flow dynamics is an essential step toward predictive Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) simulations of biomass-to-biofuel thermochemical conversion. The direct implementation of detailed kinetic mechanisms, involving a large number of chemical species and elementary reactions, is usually proscribed due to limited available computational resources. While numerous chemistry reduction techniques have been developed to generate reduced-order kinetic models from more detailed kinetic schemes, these techniques are unable to handle the complex, multiphasic nature of biomass chemistry, and in general, cannot achieve the very high level of reduction required by most CFD tools. A systematic strategy is presented here to reduce a given detailed kinetic model into a global model that will: (i) contain many fewer reaction steps, (ii) use lumped variables that combine species of similar chemical nature, and (iii) maintain the predictive capabilities of the detailed mechanism for the quantities of interest. The approach is demonstrated in the context of biomass pyrolysis in fluidized bed reactors. Partially stirred reactor (PaSR) models are used in conjunction with existing detailed chemical kinetic mechanisms for both solid and gas phase chemistry, to generate a database of compositions likely to occur in an actual reactor. From the analysis of this database, representative lumped species, and an appropriate set of global reactions and corresponding kinetic rates are identified automatically. Validation is performed in various configurations, and the resulting global model is integrated into a Lagrangian particle tracking tool recently developed for the large-scale simulation of reactive granular flows.


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Walking, Hiking & Cycling
Walking or biking, whatever your preference, there are lots of different paths around Oberon to explore, of which some are dog friendly. You can stay local or you can venture further afield to the area’s many national parks and state forests.
Lake View Walking Reserve
This walk or ride is located to the north of Lake Oberon. Access can be gained from Links Close onto unsealed tracks. This picturesque walk winds through mostly native Eucalypt trees and will give walkers an idea of the way Oberon was in the past. Tracks run from the water reservoir to the dam wall, following walkways alongside the banks of Lake Oberon and onto the edge of the Golf Course. Finally the walk leads back up to the top of Links Close.
Toilets, Playground, BBQs
Blenheim Forest & Blenheim Rotary Walk
The Oberon Rotary Club in recent years has kindly opened this bush walk. It follows a small section of the Kings Stockyard Creek along unsealed walking tracks and joins onto the Blenheim State forest roads. The area of land just off Shakespeare Close (where entry is gained via a gate onto the tracks) is a serene walk along a small willow lined creek, over a quaint walking bridge and through Eucalypt trees and mostly native bush, to meet with the Blenheim State forest, which is predominantly a Radiata Pine forest, leading back towards Hazelgrove. The birdlife in the native forest is seasonally spectacular, with Black Cockatoos noticeable in Summer and early Autumn. White Sulphur-Crested Cockatoos and Mountain Lowry often frequent the areas early mornings and just before sunset. Often in Winter, Gang-Gangs and Rosellas can be seen feeding off shrubs and berry bushes among the creeks and road in the area.
Native Forest Walk 50min
Pine Forest Walk 1-3hrs
The Reef Reserve
This reserve is a comfortable walk or ride south-west from Oberon, along the Abercrombie Road for less than one kilometre, to The Reef turnoff. After an easy walk down to the end of the bitumen, follow an unsealed road leading off to the right for one hundred metres to a cattle grid. There is an Oberon Council sign reminding visitors of some regulations to be aware of in the Reef area. The walk meanders towards Lake Oberon through interesting granite rocks and boulders, past splendid Salmon Gum, Mountain Mallee and various other native species of trees, leading to a gated pathway to the lake’s edge.
Please do not enter grazing land surrounding the reserve, as there is usually stock in these paddocks.
Approx. 50mins round trip
Toilets, Picnic Table
Oberon Tarana Heritage Rail Trail
This 6 km sealed path, which is open to both walkers and cyclists, runs beside the partially restored Oberon Tarana Heritage Railway to Hazelgrove. It is relatively flat and shady in parts. When cycling, turn up the unsealed Black Bullock Rd, which takes the rider to Hazelgrove Rd and the return route to Oberon.
The railway, which was opened in 1923, originally ran all the way to Tarana, a distance of nearly 26 km. The line was closed in 1979.
Approx. 2hrs round trip
For those who like challenging mountain biking, head into the majestic Kanangra-Boyd National Park to ride one of its four different sign-posted cycling trails, or even the daring Six Foot Track.
Brochures and maps on local cycling trails are available from the Oberon Visitor Information Centre. Dogs are not permitted in National Parks.
Walks with your Dog
With over a million acres of State Forest available for recreation, there are many bush walking trails to explore with your dog!
Dogs should be kept on a lead when near livestock.
Dog Friendly Areas
Vulcan State Forest
Vulcan State Forest at Black Springs offers lovely forest trail walks, camping ground, fossicking for gemstones, mushrooming and more…
Flat Rock Reserve
Flat Rock Reserve with camping ground near Tarana has a pretty section of the Fish River for fishing and swimming
Oberon Common has covered picnic areas with barbecues, ponds with friendly ducks to feed
Walking tracks that lead you down to Oberon Dam, bordering the Oberon Golf Course
Walking tracks that lead you down to The Reef and Lake Oberon
Mayfield is dog friendly! But please note, your furry friend must be kept on a leash at all times and be guided by yourself. Mayfield Garden provide doggy bowls at the Cafe, but you must bring your own doggy bags.
Yes Dogs Permitted at Burraga Dam

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Relax Internet, Steven Spielberg did not poach a dinosaur
A photo of Steven Spielberg posing in front of a mechanical dinosaur on the set of 'Jurassic Park' had some people believing that the movie director had actually poached a wild creature. (Jay Branscomb / Facebook)
Published Friday, July 11, 2014 11:03AM EDT
No, Steven Spielberg did not poach a dinosaur and proudly take a photo in front of his kill.
But that didn't stop scores of people from lashing out at the Oscar-winning director after a photo posted on Facebook that was meant to be satire went viral.
Facebook meme-maker Jay Branscomb posted the photo of Spielberg in front of a mechanical Triceratops on the set of the 1993 blockbuster 'Jurassic Park' on Sunday.
Branscomb sarcastically wrote: "Disgraceful photo of recreational hunter happily posing next to a Triceratops he just slaughtered. Please share so the world can name and shame this despicable man."
But it turns out not everyone got the joke.
The photo was shared more than 32,000 times, with some Facebook users commenting "disgusting,” others reporting the photo in hopes of "stopping these cowards," and one former fan vowing to no longer watch Spielberg’s movies.
However, plenty of others got the joke, which has since spawned new memes.
I can’t believe Steven Spielberg killed this alien all he wanted to do was go back home pic.twitter.com/Wuh9UAlr5Q— samir mezrahi (@samir) July 11, 2014
has l'oreal canceled its contract w/ steven spielberg for killing that dinosaur— Heather Schmelzlen (@anchorlines) July 11, 2014
how would steven spielberg feel if a dinosaur hunted him for sport? maybe he should watch jurassic park— Raymond Sultan (@RaymondSultan) July 11, 2014


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We hear a lot about the Vancouver rental vacancy rate being very low but what is this metric and what does it really mean? In this post, we shed some light on the matter and what it means for both renters and landlords.
What is the rental vacancy rate?
The vacancy rate refers to the percentage of units that are vacant or unoccupied in a city, region or a given property.
What is the Vancouver rental vacancy rate?
The Vancouver rental vacancy rate has been low for years but started to grow after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Figures from the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation show that the apartment vacancy rate jumped from 1.1% in 2019 to 2.6% in 2020 thanks in part to changes in the market as a result of COVID-19.
More supply and lower demand helped fuel the changes in the Vancouver rental apartment vacancy rate in 2020. In the centre of the city, new construction added to the supply while vacancy rates in suburban areas away from the city center declined.
However, these rates don’t tell the full story. For example, the CMHC doesn’t take into consideration rentals owned by individuals, like an investment condo that they would then rent out.
How does Vancouver Vacancy Rate Compare across Canada? (2020)
Vancouver has the lowest residential vacancy rate across Canada while Calgary has the most availability.
Vacancy Rates In Vancouver By Neighbourhood
If you break down the vacancy rate by neighbourhood in Vancouver, then some striking patterns emerge. First, the vacancy Downtown is double or triple what you can see in other neighbourhoods. In UBC, which might be full of students in a non-COVID-19 year, dropped an astonishing 13%.
The vacancy is up across Canada. If you compare Vancouver to another major city like Toronto, we can get even more context and see that it’s not just the West Coast experiencing this phenomenon and that different neighbourhoods are affected in unique ways.
Why is the rental vacancy rate important?
The rental vacancy rate should be of interest to both landlords and tenants. For landlords, it is a key indicator of whether or not a property or overall market is a good investment. For tenants, it provides some indication of how easy or difficult it will be to find rental housing. It will also drive rent rates as it is a metric that indicates the supply and demand situation in any given area.
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How is the rental vacancy rate calculated?
Determining the vacancy rate formula is fairly straightforward. You simply multiply the number of vacant units by 100 and then divide that result with the total number of units. The vacancy rate plus occupancy rate should add up to 100%.
Vacancy rate formula
To illustrate the formula, let’s look at a sample apartment building with 50 rental units, 5 of them unoccupied.
5 x 100 = 500
500/50 = 10% vacancy rate
For the renter, this building is a good place to look for a home.
For the landlord, however, this building’s higher than average vacancy rate suggests this may not be the best investment property. Alternatively, it may signal to the landlord that:
- rent rates are too high;
- building is poorly managed;
- or it is in need of improvements.
The landlord should take steps to remedy the situation in order to fill the empty units and ensure a good return.
What is considered a good vacancy rate?
The answer to this is somewhat subjective and answers vary depending on your source. In general, a healthy vacancy rate is considered to be around 3%. At this rate, tenants will have sufficient options available and rent rates are held at reasonable levels that do not impact housing affordability.
A housing rental report issued by the Royal Bank of Canada in 2019 suggests renters will get a break in 2020. Strong construction activity in recent months and years – specifically, of purpose-built rental apartment projects – suggests a release of new rental units to the market is imminent.
That prediction ended up becoming true and the first half of 2021 is even poised to be a renter’s market.
The bank calculated that Metro Vancouver has a deficit of 3,800 rental units if achieving a 3% vacancy rate is the goal (what RBC considers a healthy rate) and, fingers crossed, we should see this gap closing in 2020 relieving some of the pressure on renters.
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Mercedes-Benz ML320 Problem
Average Mileage: 131,000 mi (110,000 mi - 155,000 mi)
It is not uncommon for the power steering rack to develop a fluid leak requiring replacement of the rack assembly. Loss of power steering fluid may also cause an abnormal noise and damage to the power steering pump.
Visitor, 2000 Mercedes-Benz ML320, 150,000 mi
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Most players put tremendous trust in the casino and the game developer when playing slots online. However, many players have questions about slot regulation. They want to know if they are playing a fair game. If you are interested in playing a slot online, here are a few important things you should know. First of all, you should read the paytable and game rules. If you are playing for real money, you must register an account with the casino.
Slot games offered by different companies will have different types of features and payouts. Choose the ones that fit your needs the best. Many sites will allow you to choose the game that suits your needs and budget. In addition, slot games online are free, so you can play whenever you like. You can also get tips and handouts from the online casino. Depending on your personal preferences, you might want to choose a video slot, such as a classic fruit machine.
As the popularity of slot machines has increased, developers of these games have become increasingly innovative. Unlike traditional land-based fruit machines, which are limited to a few manufacturers, slot games online now have hundreds of developers. Most of these developers provide limited selections. One of the oldest iGaming software providers, Microgaming, offers over 500 different slot titles. Despite its small size, the number of slots offered by these companies is staggering.
Classic slots are similar to land-based machines. They are played by spinning reels, with the winnings added automatically to the player’s balance. They often have three reels and use standard symbols such as fruit, lucky sevens, bars, and liberty bells. In addition to this, there are many different symbols and bonus rounds. Many of these games also have bonus features, such as free spins and imaginative special game features. The choice of games you choose will depend on your personal preferences.
Many people play slot games online because they are easy to play. They do not need a lot of money to join a casino or play the slots. And most casinos accept different currencies and cryptocurrencies. Using a money transfer is also safe and secure. And the best part? You can switch from one casino to another without having any problems. There are no deposits or fees! And the best part is that you can play any slot online with the money you’re comfortable losing!
Modern slot providers began introducing slots to the internet in the late 1990s. Software providers such as Microgaming produced the first games that ran on a random number generator. Later, as online casinos became more popular, the quality of these games improved. With the development of HD video slots, more games became available. Thousands of slots titles are now available from online gambling software providers. In addition to this, new games are being produced by the day.
The history of slot machines is fascinating. The first slot machine was released in 1891, and the first fully electromechanical slot machine was Money Honey. It was the first slot machine to use a bottomless hopper. This machine also had the ability to make automatic payouts of 500 coins. This invention helped to solidify the electromechanical slot industry. Soon after the machine, the lever was dropped. And since then, the term has stuck around. So, it is not surprising that people from all over the world love playing slot online!

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Wolf, you'll love your new 870 i'm sure. I'm not much for defensive type shotguns, but i hunt waterfowl with an 870 supermag. I also have a Mossberg rifled slug barrel for it and it is right on with sabotted slugs. I don't deer hunt with it any more as i have bought a Savage 210 rifled bolt-action slug gun thats topped with a 2-7 Nikkon. It is the proverbial tack driver. I killed a little scrub buck with it on the last day of the season. 90 yards, took the top 1 1/2 of his heart out! View attachment 156 Notice where the exit hole is.


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In 1963, a seventeen-year-old Antonio Adolfo was already gigging professionally on the exploding bossa nova scene in Rio de Janeiro, his hometown. His career has continued unabated. For decades, he has been putting out a steady stream of admirable albums, earning critical praise and multiple Grammy nominations. His releases have often focused on the work of great Brazilian composers (Chiquinha com Jazz, BruMa, Jobim Forever), sometimes on a particular style or genre (Chora Baião, Rio Choro Jazz), on connections between North American and Brazilian jazz (Hybrido, Finas Misturas, Encontros), or on his own compositions (Octet and Originals, Tema). With the release of Bossa 65, he celebrates sixty-five years of bossa nova history and pays tribute to two influential songwriters of the period, his longtime friends Carlos Lyra and Roberto Menescal.
The program is infused with Adolfo's distinctive sensibility. A highlight of the set is his striking arrangement of Lyra and Vinicius De Moraes' "Marcha da Quarta-Feira de Cinzas (Ash Wednesday March)," which features the sumptuous alto flute of Marcelo Martins with the superbly swinging rhythm section of Jorge Helder on double bass, drummer Rafael Barata, percussionist Dada Costa, and guitarist Lula Galvão (see YouTube at bottom of page). The root is samba and carnaval, via a mid-century bossa nova aesthetic. The arrangement is contemporary Brazilian instrumental jazz, música brasileira with creative improvisations and a finely etched marcha rancho groove roiling under pillowy harmonies.
Adolfo refers to Lyra as "my musical mentor and godfather." Back in 1963, he gave Adolfo his first important break in the backing band for Pobre Menina Rica (Poor Rich Girl), a musical comedy Lyra co-wrote with De Moraes. This was Adolfo's "baptism" into the world of bossa nova, as he put it. In 1993, he reconnected with Lyra to collaborate on Bossa Lyra, a lovely album featuring Adolfo's arrangements and keyboard playing. A highlight of that date is their version of "Sabe Você (Do You Know?)," a tune from Pobre Menina Rica that has become a bossa nova standard. In 2023, thirty years down the road, Bossa 65 closes with one more touchingly beautiful arrangement of "Sabe Você." The affinity between the two artists is palpable.
In 1968, Roberto Menescal enlisted Adolfo to become part of a band to accompany Elis Regina on tour in Europe. An important artifact of that ensemble is a wonderful album Regina and the band recorded with Toots Thielemans (Aquarela do Brasil). Menescal subsequently became artistic director of Polygram Records, affording he and Adolfo numerous opportunities to interact musically over the next decade.
In the US, Menescal is probably most widely known for his composition "O Barquinho (Little Boat)," which has become a jazz standard. On Bossa 65, the band's performance and Adolfo's arrangement make this cut another standout, with superb piano work, a swinging shout chorus, and a rocking groove.
Congratulations to Antonio Adolfo and his outstanding colleagues for creating another jewel of an album. As the opening cut proclaims, Bossa 65 is a labor of love and a "Coisa Mais Linda," a most beautiful thing.


BY BREWMASTER ED HEETHUIS
For most beer industry folk, this St. Patrick’s Day will mark the first anniversary of the realization that COVID was going to be a serious affair. The 2020 shamrocks had been hung, corned beef & cabbage simmered peacefully in the kitchen, and all that remained was the arrival of everyday, ordinary people who would make it rain dollar bills in exchange for the privilege of acting Irish for a few hours.
For many restaurants and bars in 2020, the third largest American drinking holiday (according to alcohol.org) fell flatter than Irish soda bread. As it turns out, this proved to be little more than a mere precursor to a disastrous year thanks to the global pandemic. This year’s edition will be a scaled back version of St. Paddy’s (Never St. Patty’s, by the way), but should assist in ushering in a little sense of normalcy to a sector of the public desperate for some sense of normalcy.
The digital mailbag contained an apropos St. Patrick’s Day question this week; Marcus from Cathedral City eMailed, “Mr. Whisperer, how do you feel about drinking green beer on St. Patrick’s Day? I personally enjoy it because it’s fun, but several of my friends are into craft beer and they make fun of the rest of us, saying green beer is an abomination. Which of us is right?”
Marcus, I’m going to delve a little deeper into the history and rituals of the day in which we honor Ireland’s favorite Patron Saint before giving you and our dear readers a definitive answer. Read on young man as we examine the saga of how we ended up here…with green beer in our glass, corned beef on our plate, and Oh Danny Boy emanating from the digital juke box.
To begin, let’s accept that what has become St. Patrick’s Day here in the US has little to do with the true Irish celebration. Did you know that the United States is currently home to over seven times as many Irish Americans than the actual population of the motherland? As a result, it stands to reason that American influence over this holiday reigns supreme.
The very first St. Patrick’s Day Parade was held in Boston in 1737; almost forty years before the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Mind you, the parade consisted of disgruntled British soldiers of Irish descent, but it still stands as the very first edition. New York would follow suit 25 years later with their very own version in March of 1762. What about Ireland, you ask? Heh…not until 1903; thoroughly illustrating the shaping of the celebration by Americans.
Going out on St. Patrick’s Day to a bar or restaurant? Green beer is seemingly ubiquitous with the revelry, right? There are two points of contention as to the actual origin of coloring beer emerald, so I’ll let you choose a version to support. First, in 1910, the Spokane (WA) Press proudly proclaimed, “Green Beer Be Jabbers!” (be jabbers’ being an excited swear). Unfortunately, little more than the headline exists today, leaving much speculation as to how or where the green beer appeared. The only description is the following run-on sentence; “It is a regular beer, apparently it has not been colored locally, it tastes like beer and looks like paint, or rather like the deep green waves in mid-ocean with the sun striking them through.” [Sounds as appealing as today’s milkshake stouts if you ask me]
Most folk give the green beer credit (or disgust) to Prof. Thomas Haynes Curtin, a Coroner Physician and Eye Surgeon in New York City. Thomas was the Toastmaster at the Schnerer Club of Morrisania in the Bronx and unveiled his green beer during their St. Patrick’s Dinner in 1914. All the doctor would tell inquisitive guests was that the effect was brought about by one drop of wash blue in a certain quantity of the beer.
My first question? What the heck is ‘wash blue’? The Smithsonian comes to the rescue here, explaining that when the practice first began, bar owners got the celebratory bright green hues in their brew by adding something a little less palatable than simple food coloring, and slightly more poisonous: an iron-based powder solution embedded with a dye which was used to make dingy whites bright again on laundry day. Hmmm…a bright idea, indeed!
Your KegWhisperer has a theory on this subject as well. Brewers refer to beer that has not fully conditioned as ‘green beer’, a la green fruit. During the huge St. Patrick’s celebrations in cities such as Boston, New York, and Chicago, huge amounts of beer were consumed in a very, very short period of time. Artificial refrigeration had yet to be invented, so it was virtually impossible to produce enough suds for such a celebration and prevent it from spoiling in the warmth of Spring. As a result, when the taps ran dry of regular beer, ‘green beer’ was brought forth in an attempt to continue to slake the thirsts of hearty revelers. As a matter of fact, Schlitz even had an advertising campaign which addressed this very issue.
It’s also time to call shenanigans the standard fare and cornerstone of most St. Patrick’s Day celebrations…Corned Beef & Cabbage. This meal, seemingly synonymous with the fatherland, is a foreign concept to the native Irish who made ends meet with inexpensive pork and potatoes. During the period between 1820 and 1860, the Irish comprised over one third of all immigrants to the United States, thanks in great part to the potato blight. They lived in large cities along with other immigrants and frequented Jewish delis and lunch carts, and it was there that they first tasted corned beef. Certainly, potatoes were available, but cabbage proved to be much more cost effective for families struggling to survive on a budget tighter than spandex on a weightlifter. Bottom line: Corned Beer & Cabbage is about as Irish as spaghetti & meatballs and I’m opting for Shepard’s Pie with a hearty side of Colcannon (you really want to Google colcannon).
So, here we are. Due to time and space constraints, I’m unable to get to how the Chicago River gets its dye job every year, Craft Brewers making naturally green beer (Dogfish Head – Verdi Verdi Good), and exactly how Guinness manages to sell over 13 million pints of their inky-black stout.
Before signing off, we must not forget about Marcus in Cathedral City and his green beer dilemma. I have some great news my newfound friend. In this current climate of diversity and acceptance, anyone who chooses beer, green or not, is a winner in my eyes and everyone has their own idea of how to observe St. Patrick’s Day. I sincerely hope that Marcus, his friends, and all of our CV readers have a fun-filled St. Paddy’s Day. Pace yourselves, don’t forget to hydrate, and stay safe! Please don’t drink and drive and strive to be good humans.
Until next time…
(When Ed Heethuis isn’t brewing at Spotlight 29 Casino for 29 Brews, you will find the Certified Cicerone / Brewmaster out on his road bike, participating in an Extreme Ironing competition, or talking beer with the patrons at Taproom 29. He may be reached at: email@example.com or wherever beer may be found in the wild.)


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CRANSTON, R.I. (WPRI) ─ Lisa Taylor answered the knock at her family’s front door on January 21, 1984. Detectives were there with the news that her elder brother, Vernon Anthony Lomba, had been hit by a car.
His body was discovered lying in the snow near the Sunburst Lounge, a nightclub on Elmwood Avenue. It wasn’t until an autopsy revealed that Vernon had been badly beaten that detectives realized they weren’t dealing with a car accident, but a homicide.
Cranston Police Captain Vincent McAteer said detectives believe Vernon was killed in a robbery-gone-wrong, pointing to $300 that the 19-year-old reportedly had on him. The money was missing when his body was found.
“I mean, there is somebody out there who knows exactly what happened, and he or she might have talked to somebody,” McAteer said. “And we’re just hoping that that small crack in the case will lead to something bigger where we can find justice for Vernon and certainly some closure for his family.”
Vernon’s sisters, Lisa Taylor and Vonda Lomba, were only teenagers at the time.
“At that time I thought of him as an adult, as a grown person,” Taylor said. “And it didn’t hit me until my son turned 19. That’s when I was like, ‘Wow he was a baby. He still had a whole lot of life to live.’ It hurts still.”
Vonda was supposed to meet Vernon at the Sunburst Lounge the night of his death, but a snow storm kept her home. She’s heard multiple theories in the years since her brother’s murder about what might have led up to it, including the possibility of fights over a spilled drink or a girl.
“There’s so many conflicted stories, we don’t know which one to go with,” she said.
Vonda and her family believe multiple people know the truth about what happened that night, and wonder how those people can live with the secret.
“You not only left my brother on the side of the road, you left my entire family there,” she said.
Donna Priestley, Vernon’s mother, believes race might have been a factor.
“Nobody cares,” she said. “Thirty-five years ─ nobody cares about what I’m missing. For 35 years. He was a Black man found in the middle of the road: ‘Toss him aside.’ Back in ’84 there was racism just like there is today.”
McAteer said there was movement in the case in 2004 involving a suspect already incarcerated at the ACI, but it turned out to be a case of mistaken identity involving another fight at the Sunburst Lounge where the victim survived. There is no DNA evidence to be tested, so McAteer said it’s up to someone to provide new information that could crack the case.
Vernon’s family is hopeful someone will find it in their heart to come forward and help them get justice for their brother and son.
“It’s been 35 years too long,” Vonda said. “All I want is closure for my family and justice for my brother.”
If you know anything about Vernon’s murder you’re urged to contact Cranston Police by calling (401) 942-2211 or by clicking here.


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TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 19 (UPI) -- Among Derek Jeter's goals, after his retirement from baseball after the 2014 season, is to raise a family, he said Wednesday in Tampa, Fla.
Jeter, the New York Yankees' shortstop, announced his retirement Feb. 12, saying, in part, "There are things I want to do."
He amplified his statement Wednesday at a press conference attended by New York Yankees' teammates and coaches, saying, "I want to have a family. That's important to me. I have the utmost respect for all these guys [teammates] who have kids and families."
Jeter, 39, most recently dated Hannah Davis, a Sports Illustrated and Victoria's Secret model, but the couple broke up a month ago, the New York Post said Wednesday.
"It will be fun," Jeter added in reference to his 20th and final season in the major leagues. I'm going to have fun the entire season. That's why you play. You can't play this game unless you have fun."

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NASHVILLE, TN – Oct 13, 2009 – Platinum selling country rocker Jason Aldean snagged his first career nomination for the American Music Awards this morning in the country “Favorite Male Artist” category alongside Keith Urban and Darius Rucker. The 37th Annual fan-voted AMA’s are set to air Live on Sun., November 22nd at 8:00P ET/PT on ABC.
“The AMA’s are one of the coolest award shows of the year…you never know what you’re going to see,” said Aldean. “One of my first memories of the show was the year Michael Jackson came out carrying Emmanuel Lewis…crazy! It’s great that I’ll get to be a part of it this year. I’ll be easy to spot since I’m sure I’ll be the only guy in the room representin’ with a cowboy hat!”
Nominees for the American Music Awards were selected from data supplied by The Nielsen Company’s Broadcast Data Systems, which monitors radio airplay performance, and Soundscan, which tracks retail music sales. Fans can begin the final round of voting online today at ama.abc.com as well as amavote.com and mycokerewards.com.
Since it’s release in April, Jason Aldean’s third studio album WIDE OPEN has consistently planted itself at the top of Billboard’s country charts and has spawned back to back No. one smash hits “She’s Country” and “Big Green Tractor,” which have collectively spent six weeks at the top spot this year. Aldean is continuing the momentum with his new single “The Truth,” already breaking the Top 30 after only three weeks.
Tonight, Aldean will join Keith Urban and friends at the Sommet Center in Nashville, TN for We’re All for the Hall, a special concert event to benefit the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. For upcoming appearances and a full list of tour dates, visit www.jasonaldean.com.
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Developed as a replacement for the M3 Lee and Grant medium tanks, the M4 Sherman was the first American tank to carry a 75mm main gun mounted on a fully traversing turret. Equipped with a gyro-stabilizer that enabled it to fire with reasonable accuracy while on the move, the Sherman proved a fair match against the Nazi Panzer III and IV and far superior than its Japanese adversaries.
While the German Tiger and Panther tanks proved to be superior weapons, the mobility and reliability of the Sherman and the sheer number of them placed in the field -- over 50,000 were built during the war -- helped even the odds. The Sherman remained a mainstay after WWII, and saw service in Korea, during the Arab-Israeli Wars, and in conflicts between India and Pakistan.
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Remove from oven and press an M&M in the center of each. Then surround the center M&M with 6 more M&Ms to make the flower’s petals.
More easy & delicious recipes to try:
Birds Nest Cookies
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Discussion in 'Bowhunting forum' started by compoundxx75, Nov 11, 2007.
Hold on, this is drew im going to sign on my name
Ok. I had a champion sabre for christmas when i was 11.
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lol ohh sorry. Post your first bow and the age you had it at
Age: 24 yrs old.
Got a late start.......:noidea:
I used to sneak my Dad's Bear recurve out of the house and shoot it. I was only 9 or 10 back then. My first bow was a bear whitetail I was 16.
lol bull. If we go back 3 more years i was shooting some really old bow that was like 30" draw and i was 23" draw and i wouldnt even pull it back all the way and i was shooting better than the neighbor kid. and it had no sights, no peep, no nothing.
Heck, I'm so old that I can't even remember my first bow. All I know it was a hand me down from my cousin. (recurve). Heck my military combat gear (we called it our 782 gear) included a bow, shield and a short spear. But that was back before I walked point for the "Lewis and Clark" expedition.
when i was about 7 i used to shoot my grandpa's competition hoyt recurves and then i got a pse team fitz when i was 14
21, Alpine HyperLite
16 PSE lightning flite II......
14, Ben Pearson Cougar (recurve)
Bear Whitetail 18
Martin Bobcat 13 yrs old
Bear Grizzly recurve-10
Bear Black Mag-12
my first was a hand me down browning compound at 11 years. limbs were wood and it was pretty old. well actually before that i won a lil banshee youth bow in a bow shooting contest when i was 8 or 9
A 35lb bear fox recurve at age 8 killed tree rats with it only
at 14 deer hunting for the first time with a bow a Bear Kodiak recurve 50lbs
Pearson cougar 45# recurve at 23 /1973
age 7-8 Maple branch with braided fishing line then graduated to the handme down bear recurve,yellow in color.::
32 back in 2005
Parker Buck Shot 24" 42#


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If you’re familiar with the iconic career (still ongoing) of Snoop Dogg, than you are familiar with his love for the Dirty South. The region helped resurge his career in the 90s and now he returns to reigning region with his own label and artist in Doggystyle South’s Triggs. Parading his new artist around during BET Experience, the protege makes his global introduction in new video, properly-titled, “Lit”.
Directed by Anchor Life Films, the new video shows Triggs’ street charisma, swag, and bravado. The song is built on high energy, rowdy persona, and party time ready. The visual presentation reassures Snoop undeniable appeal to the rest of the world.
“Lit” is the follow up to Triggs debut release, “Sittin on Top of the World”. The collective of new music is a lead up to Triggs promising full-length debut slated for a late-2019 release.
Watch “Lit” by Triggs, available now, courtesy of Doggystyle South.
Heavily supporting his new artist, several weeks ago, Snoop hosted a star-studded showcase for Triggs, introducing the new single and with several new tracks and a live performance. Watch the complete recap below.
Eager to learn more about Triggs? Watch the latest interview with Snoop and Triggs for Hip Hop DX now.
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Young Dancer Lambros Garcia Is Burning Up the ‘AGT’ Stage
A young dancer named Lambros Garcia is taking his talents to the America’s Got Talent stage during Season 18. In a sneak peek from Tuesday night’s episode, 10-year-old Lambros impresses the judges with his moves.
Lambros Garcia Auditions for AGT Season 18
In a preview of Tuesday night’s new episode of AGT Season 18, Lambros can be seen taking the stage in a sparkly green jacket. He proceeds to show off some energetic dance moves and plenty of personality. The clip is brief, but the panel and audience are clearly wowed by his talent.
You might have seen Lambros in a previous promo for the new season, in which he can be heard telling the judges, “I have a really big passion for dance. I get a little bit bullied at school, and I’m never gonna let anyone stop me.”
“You made new friends with us right here,” judge Heidi Klum tells Lambros in the clip.
The young dancer, who is from Long Island, dances with Mossa Dance Academy and was named the American Dance Awards Young Dancer of the Year in 2021. An online video from the same year shows Lambros dancing to Billy Porter’s “Love Yourself,” which is what he danced to for his AGT audition.
Producers Invited Lambros to Audition
In an interview with Newsday, Lambros shared how he ended up auditioning for the show. Apparently, producers saw a video of Lambros dancing and contacted Natalie Mossa Wright, who owns the Mossa Dance Academy, to invite him to audition.
“I feel like this could inspire a lot of people,” Lambros told the publication about his performance to “Love Yourself,” which was choreographed by his instructor Sarah Jo Fazio.
The young dancer shared that he was “very, very nervous” to audition for the AGT judges, but he also felt “excited because that stage has been stepped on by the most talented people in the world.” Lambros called it an “amazing feeling.”
You can see Lambros’ full audition when AGT Season 18 returns Tuesday night at 8/7c on NBC.


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DURHAM >> They are Connecticut high school basketball coaching legends.
The three of them – Wally Camp of Durham High/Coginchaug Regional, Art Kohs of Hale-Ray High and Xavier, and Jake Salafia of Cromwell High – have a combined three quarters of a century as head high school basketball coaches and have amassed nearly 1,200 wins. Kohs still coaches as he assists his son, Mike, at Xavier High School.
The three gathered at Sal Salafia’s eatery on Main St. in Durham for breakfast on Thursday last to trade stories of good times and not so good times, and to tell a tall tale or two. Camp, who has 509 wins and was celebrating his 84th birthday, laughingly admonished all that, “You can believe only half of what Artie says.”
Salafia, 85, is the dean of the group. He remains a fixture at area games, often taking in Cromwell High games at the gymnasium named in his honor. Salafia also attends Xavier games in the gym named after Kohs.
“I stay active,” Salafia said. “I get out to games and I get down to the YMCA and see some of my old friends. Fran Monnes [longtime Cromwell High baseball coach] is usually there along with others. I stay as active as I can.”
Kohs, 76, loves being in the game with his son, and agonizes a bit watching his other son, Tim, coach the Mercy girls.
“It’s fun coaching with my son and having a relationship with the kids,” he said. “But I can’t bite my tongue. When he does something I disagree with, I just say so. He tells me ‘be quiet dad’ but I say it anyway. I can’t help myself.”
At Tim’s games, he’s a typical dad in the stands.
“It’s different watching Tim,” said Kohs. “He’s a lot like me; we are both screamers. But the Mercy gym is so quiet, they hear him more than they heard me. Winning that title last year was unbelievable.”
Mercy beat Lauralton Hall in the Class LL finals last March on a last second 3-point shot by Maria Weselj after losing three straight title games.
Camp, like Salafia, is a one school guy. He started out at Durham High in 1957, and remained there when the school morphed into a regional school when Middlefield, which used to send its students to Middletown, joined with Durham to form Coginchaug Regional.
Camp has great memories, but he chose first to talk about a not so good one.
“My best team was in 1979,” said Camp, who listed his stars as Willy Hyland, his son Mike, John Hostetler, Dennis Prue and Gibby Ryan. Then he gestured towards Salafia and said, “Then this turkey beat me.”
Camp, after whom the athletic complex at Coginchaug is named, remembered the night well.
“They killed us in the tournament,” he said. “It was my worst loss.”
But Camp didn’t lose to a turkey. That Salafia team won a state championship. Salafia has seven of those, winning state titles from 1967-1971, then winning back-to-back titles in 1979 and 1980.
“We went to the finals 11 times in my 24 years,” said Salafia. “The 1970 team was my best team. We went 23-1 and lost only to South Windsor and Tom Roy [who went on to star at Maryland], 63-59.”
Salafia, whose career mark is 445-118, said the 1970 club was led by the Dlugolenski brothers – Ed and Dan – Al Weston, Peter Amenta and Keith Byrd.
“The Dlugolenski kids were big kids who could run,” Salafia said. “They played great defense and they didn’t give up rebounds. I would look at the stat sheet after the game and typically one would have 22 rebounds and the other would have 19. They were outstanding players and leaders. They both went to West Point.
“And of course, we had Al Weston.”
It was Weston [UConn] that provided Salafia with his biggest thrill.
“We were playing Nonnewaug for the state championship in 1971,” he said. “It was a low scoring game, one or two point difference all night. We got the ball with 30 seconds to go down by a point. Al dribbled the ball down to seven seconds and took a long jumper – there were no three-point baskets then — and he made it and we won 40-39.
“That was a super effort by our team. Nonnewaug was very big, much bigger than us, but we had people who could control the ball.”
Salafia also reminisced about the games his club had with Middletown in the late 60s and early 70s, when MHS was winning state Class B (today’s M) championships at the same time Cromwell was the scourge of Class C (now S).
“We had great games,” he said. “Especially that one in the Armory with our Don Lewis [Providence College] going against their Wilbur Pope and Ted Hathaway. Middletown won that one but it was close down to the end.”
Camp, although derailed by “that turkey” in 1979, already had his day in the sun when his Blue Devils stunned heavily-favored St. Thomas Aquinas of New Britain 49-48 in 1974 to win his only state title.
That team featured Don Carmichael, Pete Jones, Phil D’Acri, Joe Rioux and Dave Biel.
“We were big underdogs,” said Camp. “In those days, the parochial schools dominated Class S.”
Kohs started out in public schools in 1960. In his first year, he taught science and coached soccer at Hanover Park High School in New Jersey. He came to Connecticut the next year and taught at Nathan Hale-Ray in East Haddam and met with instant success.
Kohs coached both soccer and basketball. His 1961 and 1962 soccer teams were the state small school champions, and his 1962-1963 boys basketball team won the only Shoreline Conference basketball championship in Hale-Ray history.
Then Kohs made the move that made his career, as he got in on the ground floor when Xavier High opened its doors some 50 years ago.
“I was athletic director and anything else I wanted to be back then,” said Kohs, who spent 34 years at the Catholic school. “I coached soccer, basketball and baseball from the beginning. But in 1967 I gave up the others to concentrate on basketball.”
While Xavier had a sports reputation as a football school, Kohs had two terrific teams, both of which went to the state semifinals. In 1969, his club, which starred Ralph Wagner and current baseball coach Rich Magner, lost to a great Wilbur Cross team in front of a full house at Central Connecticut State.
His second semifinalist lost to New London at the New Haven Coliseum in 1975. That team featured Luke and Clint Gaffney and Tim Heffernan.
“I didn’t have Anthony Brown all season because of a football injury,” said Kohs. “If I had him – he started as a sophomore – I think we could have won the whole thing.”
Kohs’ favorite memory isn’t a tournament game, but a regular season game with the late South Catholic, which was coached by another state legend, Joe Reilly.
“It was 1967 and South Catholic beat us by 63 points at their place,” said Kohs. “When I came home from the game, one of our custodians, a guy from Poland who was a great guy who spoke broken English, looked at me, handed me his broom and said, ‘I coach, you sweep.'”
It turned out the custodian was put up to it by the Xavier principal, who clearly had a sense of humor. But it was a while before Kohs found that out.
So Kohs set out on a mission to avenge the 63-point loss.
“That’s all we talked about,” said Kohs. “I ran and worked those kids hard. I also got the whole student body pumped up about the rematch so we had a full house that night. The kids were really up for the game.
“It came down to the end and the game was tied. There was so much noise that when the officials called a foul at the buzzer, the refs had to ask the timer if it was before or after the buzzer. Now Pete Sipples was our clock operator and he immediately said it was before the buzzer.
“Joe Reilly went nuts. But our kid, Stan Marciniec, went to the line and made the free throws and we won. Reilly was so upset he left his overcoat in the office, got on the bus and went home. It’s my best memory.”
Like Kohs, Salafia coached other sports. In fact, Salafia has eight other state titles in his resume, seven in cross-country and one in outdoor track.
“I coached cross-country for 32 years,” said Salafia, who had a state open cross-country champion in Bill Young in 1964. “But I coached track for just the one year we won a title. But to be fair, the coach resigned just before the season so I just stepped in.”
At one point, Camp and Kohs got engaged in a discussion over the introduction of the zone press in the state.
“I was the first coach in Connecticut to use the zone press,” said Kohs. “I was on the west coast and saw John Wooden use it and brought it here.”
“No you weren’t,” said Camp. “Red Verderame at Wilbur Cross was the first. He brought me down to New Haven to show me how to do it. Like I said, believe only half of what Artie says.”
Kohs ignored him. “The next year Sports Illustrated did a spread on the zone press,” he said. “They printed diagrams and everything. I was [upset].”
At the end of the morning, each talked about the lasting joys of their careers.
“I have no regrets,” said Kohs. “If I had to do it all over again, I’d do it the same way.”
Camp said that his best moment was when he married his wife, but in basketball he had so many good memories, he couldn’t single out any one of them. “But it is the association with the kids that was the best,” he said. “They kept me young and I felt like I was accomplishing something.”
Salafia said much the same.
“My best memory is the closeness I had with the kids and their families,” he said. “You meet so many good people through sports, people you would never otherwise meet. I am Godfather to two children of former players.
“I think that sports are very important for kids. Their closest friends often come from sports. My closet friends came from the sports I played and coached.
“Through sports, you make friends for life.”
Like Camp, Kohs and Salafia.

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