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England footballer Beth Mead is looking forward to an action-packed season.
The 18-year-old, from Hinderwell, has just spent six days training with the England under 23s squad in La Manga, Spain and is hoping to be called up for a tournament, also in La Manga, in March. The elite round of the Europeans is in April and if England qualify, the finals take place in Norway in July.
England also have the under 20 World Cup in Canada to look forward to so Beth is hoping she is in contention for a place in that squad.
Mead was on the scoresheet at the weekend for her club side, Sunderland ladies, who won their first pre-season , 7-1 away to Hamilton.
Sunderland play Oxford LFC on February 9 in the FA Cup at their home ground, the Hetton Centre.
The FA Women’s Super League season starts in April.
Mead, a former Whitby Community College student, was the leading scorer last season in the Women’s Premier National Division.


text: These 62 patients with the Kabuki make-up syndrome (KMS) were collected in a collaborative study among 33 institutions and analyzed clinically, cytogenetically, and epidemiologically to delineate the phenotypic spectrum of KMS and to learn about its cause. Among various manifestations observed, most patients had the following five cardinal manifestations: 1) a peculiar face (100%) characterized by eversion of the lower lateral eyelid; arched eyebrows, with sparse or dispersed lateral one-third; a depressed nasal tip; and prominent ears; 2) skeletal anomalies (92%), including brachydactyly V and a deformed spinal column, with or without sagittal cleft vertebrae; 3) dermatoglyphic abnormalities (93%), including increased digital ulnar loop and hypothenar loop patterns, absence of the digital triradius c and/or d, and presence of fingertip pads; 4) mild to moderate mental retardation (92%); and 5) postnatal growth deficiency (83%). Thus the core of the phenotypic spectrum of KMS is rather narrow and clearly defined. Many other inconsistent anomalies were observed. Important among them were early breast development in infant girls (23%), and congenital heart defects (31%), such as a single ventricle with a common atrium, ventricular septal defect, atrial septal defect, tetralogy of Fallot, coarctation of aorta, patent ductus arteriosus, aneurysm of aorta, transposition of great vessels, and right bundle branch block. Of the 62 KMS patients, 58 were Japanese, an indication that the syndrome is fairly common in Japan. It was estimated that its prevalence in Japanese newborn infants is 1/32,000. All the KMS cases in this study were sporadic, the sex ratio was even, there was no correlation with birth order, the consanguinity rate among the parents was not high, and no incriminated agent was found that was taken by the mothers during early pregnancy. Three of the 62 patients had a Y chromosome abnormality involving a possible common breakpoint (Yp11.2). This could indicate another possibility, i.e., that the KMS gene is on Yp11.2 and that the disease is pseudoautosomal dominant. These findings are compatible with an autosomal dominant disorder in which every patient represents a fresh mutation. The mutation rate was calculated at 15.6 X 10(6).

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Coronavirus outbreak: India-South Africa ODI series called off
Due to the coronavirus threat, India-South Africa ODI series has been cancelled. There were two matches remaining in the three-contest rubber
Mumbai: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has called off the last two ODIs between India and South Africa due to coronavirus threat. They were scheduled to play in Lucknow and Kolkata.
After the first ODI was washed out in Dharamsala, the BCCI had decided to hold the second and third ODIs on March 15 and Match 18 behind closed doors. However, on Friday evening (March 13) the Indian cricket board said it was rescheduling the series for a later date.
Also read: IPL 2020 postponed due to coronavirus
In a media advisory, BCCI said, “The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) along with Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Friday announced to reschedule the ongoing ODI series in view of the Novel Corona Virus (COVID-19) outbreak.
“Cricket South Africa will visit India at a later date to play 3 One-day Internationals. The BCCI-CSA will jointly work out the revised schedule.”
Also on Friday, the BCCI had decided to postpone the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2020). It was to start on March 29 in Mumbai but has been deferred till April 15 due to coronavirus fears.
The spread of coronavirus across the globe has resulted in many sports events being cancelled or postponed.

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25 Greatest Mustangs: 2013 Shelby GT500
The 2013 Shelby GT500 is the ultimate evolution of the fifth-gen Mustang, boasting the supercharged 5.8-liter Trinity V-8, which was good for 662 horsepower at 6500 rpm and 631 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. The engine features cylinder heads designed for better coolant flow, the camshafts from the 2005–06 Ford GT, and piston-cooling oil jets similar to those from the Coyote V-8.
Ford claimed a top speed of 202 mph, and six-piston Brembo brakes up front helped haul the GT500 down from such illicit speeds. A Tremec 6060 six-speed manual sent power rearward via a single-piece carbon-fiber driveshaft. Test numbers from the period included a 0-to-60-mph time of 3.5 seconds and a quarter-mile time of 11.6 seconds at 126 mph.
Interestingly, a number of reviews of the time professed the view that the Boss 302 was the better Mustang. Heresy, perhaps, but sometimes too much
of a good thing is simply too much.
[Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared as part of the 25 Greatest Mustangs cover story in the July/August issue of Hagerty Drivers Club magazine. You can find the other entries here.]


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A tour around Basildon, focussing on the London overspill new build.
Amateur; Portrait of a Place
A shot of a diesel train and a long sequence showing shots of the London suburbs as the train journeys towards London. These give way to the open spaces nearer Basildon. There is a shot of the train arriving at Basildon Station and people alight. There are long and high-angle shots of the town, over which the commentary explains about the origins and amenities of the town.
The Arts Centre, the Gloucester Park Swimming Pool and the hospital are featured. This was built in 1973 at a cost of £7m. Shots of the countryside and parkland around Basildon. Shots of the old village showing thatched cottages, country lanes and old churches. There are street scenes from the conservation area of Billericay that also shows a bus and a fire engine. These are contrasted with the modern estates of Basildon. Early estates were built on the Garden City principles, lots of open space but little provision for motor vehicles. Later estates provided for this. The amenities for different sections of the age group. Film of the Elliot Close sheltered housing development and of the George Hurd Day Centre. A children's playground on the Laindon Fine Estate and of the Kingswood Play scheme. Woodlands School features. This provides accommodation for a youth club at night. Scenes from the shopping centre at Laindon and of Basildon Town Centre, the market and the industrial estate. Maurice Lambert's statue 'Mother And Child' is filmed. Basildon's recreational facilities are covered in more detail highlighting the squash club and the golf course. There are also facilities for football, rugby and bowls. The film ends with a sequence of Basildon Carnival as it passes through a residential district.
The Woodlands School pupils: Gary Mayo; Tony Treble; Jackie Pottle; Lesley Stirk; Sandra Watts; Sean Blencoe; Stephen Hull; Teacher Kit Fletcher
The commentary mentions the people who bought plots after World War I in order to build themselves a new life. The disorganised nature of this, and the poor housing that resulted, is cited by the film as one of the contributory factors behind the organised new town development. One of these pre-fabricated houses is shown in the film. (T. Knighton, May 1997.)
Woodlands School; Basildon Urban District Council
Basildon Carnival, 1974; Basildon - Our Town.
Basildon Railway Station; The Arts Centre; The Gloucester Park Swimming Pool ; The District Hospital ; The George Hurd Day Centre ; Woodlands School

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Derby County player-coach Wayne Rooney wants to play for the Rams in the Premier League.
After taking a dig at former Everton boss Sam Allardyce, who sidelined him at Goodison Park, Rooney said that while automatic promotion looks a long shot, a play-off spot should not be beyond the Rams.
The striker said: “I still felt I could do it at Everton – but other people made the decisions on that. But it’s important to understand that football’s not about running around, it’s about using your brain. It’s about using your head to play the game, and I feel I can still do that.
“They way you create time and space… knowing the game by putting yourself in the right positions.
“Look at the number of times we’ve seen young players with real speed, but they don’t know how to use it properly.
“I feel those facts get lost with me – perhaps unfairly – because I don’t score as many goals.
“It’s a shame. With respect to my legs, I’m not the quickest player – but in my head I am.
“So, in answer to the question, given the right team around me, I probably could.
“Obviously, the two clubs I’ve played for in the Premier League have been Everton and Manchester United. I’m a Derby player now and hopefully, I can get there with them and they can become the third club if I do.”
Eric Roy has returned to English football at Watford.
Watford have named Roy as their new sporting director.
The Frenchman worked for Nice in the same role as the one he is undertaking at Vicarage Road and also managed the club.
He played in England with Sunderland, making 27 appearances between 1999 and 2000.
The appointment was made quickly, with Roy only meeting with Watford officials about the job on Tuesday.
Sacked Arsenal boss Unai Emery is keen on continuing working in England.
Emery is eager on a return to the Premier League – but is not expected to take the Everton job.
Emery is out of work following his sacking by Arsenal, who axed the Spaniard last month after a dreadful run of seven games without a victory.
It is understood the former Gunners boss held talks with Everton over the managerial vacancy.
However, ESPN claims that there was no formal offer from the Goodison Park club and they will instead turn their attention elsewhere.
Emery is intent on returning to management soon rather than enjoy a break and has reportedly already had several job offers.
Manchester City assistant boss Mikel Arteta is “desperate” to become the new Arsenal manager, per The Sun.
Arteta is among those who are being linked with the position after the sacking of Unai Emery.
Freddie Ljungberg is currently in temporary charge at the club. But Arteta is said to want guarantees from the club’s board.
He would love to come back to the club where he was a player, but he is hoping to get a clearer picture of the board’s long-term vision before committing.
A Man City source reportedly told The Sun: “Mikel wants the job but wants to know what is on offer and guarantees from them.
“He will then speak to the club. Nothing is going to happen before the end of this week from what we can tell.
“Mikel is conflicted because of his relationship with Pep and feeling for City after the years there.
“He has been excellent since he got here and there is a feeling he is going to be a top manager one day.”
Rafa Benitez has laid out Liverpool’s greatest strengths and backed his former club to win the Premier League title this season.
The Reds are eight points ahead of second-placed Leicester City at the top of the table, having gone undefeated after 16 games.
Quizzed on Sky Sports’ Monday Night Football whether he thought it was Liverpool’s year, the Spaniard said: “I think so. I think that they are doing so well.
“They are very consistent. It is very difficult for them to lose games, especially to lose games in a row for sure.
“They have been signing the right players over the past year, spending money obviously, but (on) very good players in the right positions and the ones the manager was looking for.”
Asked what was the secret to their success Benitez, who managed the Reds between 2004 and 2010, added: “They have a very good balance. So it’s not just that they have good defenders or people are just talking about the goalkeeper. The full-backs go forward, the strikers have pace and ability, and the midfielders press all the time.
“As soon as they attack you, if they give the ball away they are pressing you so it is very difficult to counter-attack and create something.
“If you are a team that has plenty of possession they are so aggressive, it is not easy. If you are a team that wants to play counter-attack they are so quick. We tried that with Newcastle but we couldn’t go in behind them because they were faster than our players.”
Manchester United are ready to hand Scott McTominay an improved deal.
The Sun says United are planning to hand McTominay a double-your-money new £60,000-a-week contract.
The Scotland midfielder has had an impressive start to the season, including a stunning display in the win over rivals City on Saturday.
United want to reward the academy youngster by giving him fresh terms on his current £30,000-a-week deal.
He only signed a new contract back in January until 2023, with the promise of further bonuses if he continued to perform.
A United insider said: “It’s fair to say we are delighted with how Scott has responded to signing his first big contract.
“Some players tail off but he has got his head down and justified the faith the club have shown in him.
“We have always made it clear the big money will come if the younger players perform, they don’t need to be looking enviously elsewhere for it.”
Niko Kovac is eyeing the vacant Arsenal job as the club continues with their search to replace Unai Emery.
48-year-old Kovac has been unemployed since Bayern Munich sacked him in November.
The Croatian was seen in Chelsea’s director’s box against Everton on Saturday, leading to speculation he could want to replace Marco Silva at the Toffees.
However, Goal says Kovac is interested in the vacant post in North London.
He will attend Arsenal’s clash with West Ham at the London Stadium on Monday.


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Hello everyone. I am having some symptoms which I think are linked to MS and wanted to get some of your opinions about what I'm experiencing.
Last year, I was experiencing extremely weak legs, after walking for a very short time... like as simple as walking from my car into a store. My legs would become so weak, that they almost felt like they were about to give out on me. This symptom last about 6 months or so and then it just stopped and I was fine.
More recently, Ive noticed that after a shower or bath, my right foot would drag. I would have to liek use effort to bring my foot out of the tub... not physically using my hand to pick it up, but I would have to liek drag my foot up and out of the tub. The feeling would only last a few minutes and then would be back to normal.
Now, Im expereicning limping from my right foot all of the time. It also drags more often. When I have on flip flops, I notice that the shoe comes off of my right foot so often, like my foot and the shoe are going in two different directions. I hope that make sense.
I really dont know what's going on, but Im ready to go to the doctor. Does this sound like MS to you???

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Tracing the Midland Railroad route up Hagerman Pass
Ryan Summerlin July 23, 2014
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So here she is - the Lower Loop all up a nice 2.4 km, only missing 1 & a 1/4 of all the tracks available on the Lower Tracks. What a bargain!
|The Lower Loop!|
|A wee bit closer! So many wiggles, and berms!|
|No big climbs, but lots of chances to get some speed up!|
Of course, there are no limits, you can ride as little or as much as your like or take in all of Frank'N'Furter, just pay attention to the signage at the end of the track and/or climb AYUNCT to the trail end as well. So nice views up there!
Some people prefer to ride the tracks in the other direction, well that's just fine as well.
If you make a time with us, Shailer is very happy to give you the grand tour!
|Shailer (Mr Haven) doing what he loves best! Showing people around Haven.|
Unsolicited comments by new riders in the weekend were "this is a great wee loop," and "there is nothing like this around Christchurch." Come along and check us out.
|Looking South, what a beauty of a day.|
And of course, there are still all the "Upper Tracks" to do as well!
We will put up a suggested ride order, as per our map up soon.
It's a bit trickier to have a simple loop track up there!
|View of Paddock Racer from the Miners Track.|
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MILWAUKEE – The Concordia University Wisconsin team rallied for a 6-5, extra-inning win over Benedictine to force a second NACC Championship Game Saturday afternoon. Unfortunately, the Falcons would fall in the second title game, 6-2, as Benedictine captured its sixth tournament title in the last seven years.
- Final Scores: CUW 6, Benedictine 5 (F/8); Benedictine 6, CUW 2
- Location: Alverno Softball Field – Milwaukee
- Records: CUW 31-12; Benedictine 32-12
CUW 6, BENEDICTINE 5 (F/8)
- The Falcons were down to their final out in the top of the seventh when Jamie Reiser (Ingleside, Ill.) delivered a game-tying single, plating Jacqueline deWerff (Hartland, Wis.), who was in as a pinch-runner for Carly Sobrilsky (Brookfield, Wis.).
- CUW would go ahead 6-4 in the eighth inning when Allison Peters (Elk Grove, Ill.) doubled in a pair of runs. Peters finished the game 4-for-4 with three RBIs and two doubles to lead the Falcons attack. Benedictine scored once in the bottom of the eighth but Molly O'Connell (New London, Wis.) finished off her gutsy complete-game effort to force the second title game.
- O'Connell, who hadn't thrown more than six innings in a game all season, delivered eight innings in the opener. She gave up five runs four earned in an 110-pitch effort. The win was her ninth of the season.
- Holly Haberkorn threw a complete game for Benedictine as the Falcons handed her just her fourth loss of the season. Selena Kweder paced Benedictine at the plate as she was 4-for-4 with a home run. Kweder and Peters of the Falcons combined to go 8-for-8, each player batting ninth in the lineup.
BENEDICTINE 6, CUW 2
- The Eagles received a strong performance from Nicole Parney (Mundelein, Ill.) in the second championship. Parney went the distance and did not allow an earned run.
- Benedictine took the lead in the top of the second but the Falcons quickly answered with a run in the bottom of the second on Parney's only walk of the game, a bases loaded one with Lexi Holsten (Oshkosh, Wis.) at the plate.
- The Eagles would add one in the fourth and score two more in the fifth inning to take a 4-1 lead. CUW answered with a run in the bottom of the fifth but Kassee Johnson of Benedictine provided insurance in the top of the sixth. She hit a two-run home run, making the score 6-2.
- O'Connell worked 4.1 more innings in game two, allowing four runs. Emily Brekke (Waterford, Wis.) came on for the final eight outs of the game, surrendering a couple of runs. O'Connell also had two hits to pace the Falcons offense.
BEYOND THE BOX SCORE
- CUW finishes the season with 31 wins, the second most in program history. The Falcons proved to be a resilient bunch with two comeback wins Saturday to force the final game of the NACC Tournament.

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On Friday, June 15th from 5:30 to 9:00 pm, the galleries, shops and restaurants in Denver’s Art District on Santa Fe will be celebrating diversity and art at the third annual Gay On Santa Fay. The official unofficial kick-off celebration for PrideFest 2012 will be a mixture of traditional art forms along with installations, dance and performance art. The Art District will also be hosting the Art District tour for the Denver Art Museum members that Friday evening.
Selected artists will be donating up to 20% of all sales throughout the weekend to one of our cooperating partners. The purchaser may direct the contribution to the Colorado Aids Project, PFLAG Denver, Project Angel Heart, The Center, or the National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR). Just look for the wall label that has the pink Mona Lisa on it and select your charity. One of the District’s wonderful members, Renegade Brewery is renaming their The 5 O’Clock Blonde beer for the event and donating 20% of the funds to a local charity.

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Derrick Lee Murdock 的 Glass1 TonePrint
This is a tight, fast slapback, plain and simple. Derrick was very adamant that he wanted the sound ‘as tight as possible’ and this results in a sound where the repeats seem to almost overlap and propel each other forward. This very creative take on delay quickly became Derrick’s favorite sound, and we think bassists everywhere will love it!
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Students spearhead effort to help homeless
CLOTHING DRIVE: Pair of high-schoolers began project in spring.
By S. JANE SZABO
Anchorage Daily News
(Published: October 20, 2004)
"Homeless -- Needs Help/Work -- Thank You -- God Bless," it said.
Little did the man know that help was coming, from only a stone's throw away. In a nearby mini-mall, a handful of teenagers were boxing up winter clothing for homeless people. It's a project called the Bare Necessities Campaign, culminating this month.
"Sam, can we take shoes?" Justin Hurst asked Sam Gottstein, as the two masterminds of the campaign worked at the Twice is Nice thrift store. Store owner Debby Valeu had closed for the afternoon for the job at hand, which she dubbed a "win-win." She'd be able to winnow her overflowing inventory while people in need would benefit from the teens' project.
While instrumental rock music played in the background, four boys passed shelving along their assembly line, clearing access to the goods in the back room. Hurst took a brief break to explain the project, while Gottstein kneeled and packed a box of sweaters.
"Sam and I, back in spring, decided we just wanted to do something to help," he said modestly, his hands in his pockets. "I work downtown and had seen homeless people on the street," he said. The boys did some research, brainstorming and planning. "We went to a bunch of meetings and talked to a bunch of people and four months later, we're here," he said.
Their research revealed that homelessness carries an unjust stigma with associations of drunkenness, panhandling and irresponsibility. This bill fits only a small percentage of the homeless population, they discovered, and a variety of situations can lead to homelessness.
"Job loss, serious illness and other changes in personal circumstances can cause even conscientious, hard-working people to lose their homes," said Gottstein, a Service High School student. Sixteen percent of homeless people in Anchorage are under the age of 18, according to the teens; 16 percent are veterans, and 29 percent have a disability.
When the boys researched needs, they learned that warm clothing, paper products, and socks and underwear top the list. That led to the planning phase, in which Gottstein and Hurst decided to mount an areawide, competitive clothing drive at the high schools. They enlisted a crew of point people at individual schools, plus the support of sponsors including KTUU, KWHL, Air Land Transport, Lynden Transport and the Anchorage School District. Mayor Mark Begich will present the winning school with an award in early November.
Through Friday, students will be bringing in warm clothing and paper products, plus new socks and new underwear, to their schools. Especially needed are hats and gloves and coats, toilet paper, paper towels, and disposable cups. The goods will be taken to the Brother Francis Shelter, Clare House, Covenant House, Bean's Cafe, Kids' Cafe, New Hope on the Last Frontier, McKinnell House and Anchorage Rescue Mission.
Twice is Nice got involved when Valeu heard about Hurst's project through his mother. "I bought the store five months ago," she said, standing in a chaos that was beginning to show signs of organization with sections for bowls and candlesticks and books emerging over the piles of clothing and propped-up ironing boards.
There, Hurst worked with two other classmates from Dimond High, Sean Burt and Scott Mahar, sorting, counting and packing clothes and engaging in a jocular banter about things like hokey styles and earmuffs. Hurst packed a box while the others counted and Gottstein tried on a sweater for fun.
"Warmth is the key," he said.CLASS NOTES • Red Ribbon Week: The kickoff of Anchorage's annual Red Ribbon Week will be at noon Friday at Anchorage Town Square. Community leaders expected to attend include Mayor Mark Begich, U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski and Julie Kitka, president of Alaska Federation of Natives. The event is open to the public and emphasizes healthy lifestyles and awareness about the dangers of substance abuse. It is a partnership of more than a dozen organizations, sponsored by the Boys and Girls Clubs of Alaska and the Alaska National Guard.
• Nikiski Middle/High School plans its sixth quadrennial Mock Political Convention, 8 a.m.-noon Nov. 1 at the Kenai Peninsula school. This marks the 20th anniversary of this event in which the entire student body will participate. Events include nominating speeches for four presidential candidates; debate of resolutions on local, state and national affairs; keynote speakers; and a political convention-style roll call of states. U.S. Senate candidates Sen. Lisa Murkowski, Tony Knowles and Jerry Sanders have been invited to participate.
• Members of Wells Fargo and "Jack the Dog" visited Mountain View Elementary School and distributed a copy of the book "Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel" to every first-grade student. More than 7,000 students saw a musical production of the story last week in school performances presented by Alaska Junior Theater and performed by Theatreworks of USA of New York. Wells Fargo is the major sponsor of the shows.Daily News reporter S. Jane Szabo can be reached at email@example.com.
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Many pets in our care have special needs, whether it is medical attention or a specific pet food. please click the button below to donate to a specific pets cause.

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The Subjugate by Amanda Bridgeman Angry Robot Sci Fi & Fantasy Pub Date 06 Nov 2018
Normally I enjoy science fiction/noir blends, but I didn’t enjoy The Subjugate as much as I expected.
Amanda Bridgeman does a good job juxtaposing the technology free world of the Children of Christ and the rich in technology world of Detectives Salvi Brentt and Mitch Grenville. The detectives are fish out of water investigating the murder of a young woman of the Children of Christ. Suspicion falls on the Subjugates of the Solme Complex. ( Subjugates are violent criminals or sexual predators conditioned and neurally edited to find violence and sexuality anathema. Those who successfully complete the experimental program become Serenes. Serenes and certain Subjugates are allowed into the town of the Children of Christ to work. )
I quickly became frustrated with the detectives, particularly Mitch, as they stubbornly pursue pet theories and ignore evidence. Boredom followed frustration. Much of the novel was repetitive, and the plot was predictable, so much so that I knew what was going to happen long before the end. Bridgeman makes the culprit obvious from almost the beginning.
My guess is that Bridgeman wanted to make The Subjugate a piece of social commentary, and overdid it. As in A Clockwork Orange, conditioning is violent and painful, akin to torture. Like those that participated in the Stanford Prison Experiment, people forced to torture others became more violent and more extreme. Who is evil, the subjugate who can no longer choose violence or the “healer” who regularly applies violence as a means of forcing change. A lesser question raised regards our reliance on technology - aid or addiction?
Amanda Bridgeman’s intentions are good, but The Subjugate is flawed - too predictable, too repetitive and the leads behave too much like amateurs.
3 / 5
I received a copy of The Subjugate from the publisher and Netgalley.com in exchange for an honest review.
Two troubled homicide detectives race to find a serial killer in a town filled with surgically reformed murderers, in this captivating near-future SF thriller. In a small religious community rocked by a spree of shocking murders, Detectives Salvi Brentt and Mitch Grenville find themselves surrounded by suspects. The Children of Christ have a tight grip on their people, and the Solme Complex neurally edit violent criminals - Subjugates - into placid servants called Serenes. In a town where purity and sin, temptation and repression live side by side, everyone has a motive. But as the bodies mount up, the frustrated detectives begin to crack under the pressure: their demons are coming to light, and who knows where that blurred line between man and monster truly lies.

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According to Colombian newspaper El Espectador, Once Caldas and Colombian international striker Dayro Moreno has agreed to sign with the newly promoted Tijuana Xolos, inking a three-year deal. The reported transfer fee paid from Tijuana to Once Caldas is $3.5m. If this deal goes through, the Xolos upgrade their attack instantly, adding a player who had serious interest from European clubs.
Just a week ago, it was thought that the 25-year-old Moreno was headed to Sporting Lisbon in Portugal. However, the two clubs could not agree to a fee and Moreno remained an Once Caldas player. Apparently, the Xolos coughed up money that Sporting Lisbon weren't able to play, and they might have a serious coup on their hands.
Moreno has been spectacular this season in Colombia, both domestically and in Copa Libertadores. As a result, he is believed to have a shot to make the Copa America squad. Moreno is best as a center forward, but can also play wide if the Xolos opt to play a 4-3-3 formation. He's quick, strong, and a deadly finisher, and he should slot into the Xolos starting lineup immediately.


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A new study says that alcohol consumption causes 18,000 to 21,000 cancer deaths per year, or about 3.5 percent of all U.S. cancer deaths. Researchers led by National Cancer Institute scientists say breast cancer accounts for more than half of alcohol attributable cancer deaths in women, and that upper airway and esophageal cancer deaths accounted for most alcohol-attributable cancer deaths in men (53% to 71%). A cancer death linked to alcohol resulted in about 18 years of life lost. The authors say daily consumption of up to 1.5 drinks accounted for 26% to 35% of alcohol-attributable cancer deaths.
The researchers conclude that alcohol remains a major contributor to cancer mortality and years of life lost, and that while higher consumption increases risk, there is no safe threshold for alcohol and cancer risk. They say reducing alcohol consumption is an important and underemphasized cancer prevention strategy.
We asked Eric J. Jacobs, Ph.D., strategic director of pharmacoepidemiology, what he thought of the findings.
“The new analysis on alcohol and death from cancer published in the American Journal of Public Health demonstrates that alcohol use continues to cause a sizable number of cancer deaths in the United States. The estimate from the new analysis, that alcohol causes about 3 to 4% of all cancer deaths in the U.S., is consistent with older data.
“While even light drinking may increase risk of some cancers, notably breast cancer, light drinking may also help lower risk of heart disease and overall death rates do not appear to be increased in light drinkers. Heavier drinking causes larger increases in cancer risk as well as in overall risk of premature death.
“The American Cancer Society recommends that if you drink alcohol at all, you should limit your intake to no more than two drinks a day if you are a man and one drink a day if you are a woman. Whether or not you drink alcohol, not smoking, being physically active, and maintaining a healthy weight can greatly lower your risk of fatal cancer as well as improve your general health.”
Article: Alcohol-Attributable Cancer Deaths and Years of Potential Life Lost in the United States, Am J Public Health. Published online ahead of print February 14, 2013: e1–e8. doi:10.2105/AJPH.2012.301199)

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by John Calvin
And he will lift up an ensign to the nations. This verse contains nothing more than the explanation of the former verse. The language is metaphorical, and admits of two meanings; either that, by giving an ensign, he will terrify adversaries, so that they will not dare to prevent his people from returning, or that he will give an ensign to the wretched exiles not to hesitate to make preparations for their return. But even at the present day this doctrine is highly useful among us; for as an ensign is lifted up in the army, that the soldiers may assemble, and that every one may follow and may keep his proper place, so a banner is here held out to us, that we may assemble to it, namely, the gospel, which the Lord has lifted up among the Gentiles, by which Christ is preached to us.
And will gather together the dispersions of Judah. Hence we ought to conclude, that we cannot be gathered by the Lord unless we assemble to this ensign, and be joined to him by faith; for there is no other way in which he acknowledges us to be his sheep, than when, after having been scattered, we are gathered together, and meet in the same assembly under this ensign; as he says,
My sheep hear my voice and follow me. (John 10:27.)
The word gather is repeated. He will gather together the outcasts of Israel, and will gather together the dispersions of Judah. He shows how efficacious God’s calling will be; for as soon as he shall give the slightest indication that such is his pleasure, he will restore the people. Dispersion is a collective noun, for it means the Jews scattered in all directions; and he appears to allude, as he often does elsewhere, to similar passages in the writings of Moses, in which the Lord promises that he will gather the people, though they were scattered to the farthest parts of the world, and to the four winds of heaven. (Deuteronomy 30:3, 4.) Now, this was done under the direction of Christ. Under the same leader we ought at the present day to expect the restoration of a wretched and scattered Church; for there is no hope of gathering the remnant but by the elect looking to this ensign. We ought frequently, therefore, to call to remembrance those promises, that by relying on them we may more and more strengthen our hearts.


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The Real Cost of a Vacation Home
What if instead of buying that vacation home, you invested the money?
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New mortgage disclosure rules or TRID (TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosures), scheduled to take effect on August 1, 2015, will now be implemented two months later on October 1st!
The delay in the implementation of TRID, designed to replace Truth-in-Lending and the Real Estate Settlement Procedures, was mandated because the CFPB (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau) missed a filing deadline with Congress.
This two-month extension comes as a great relief to many lenders who likely would have been woefully unprepared for the earlier 8/1/2015 deadline.
‘As of two months before the deadline, nearly 80% of banks were still awaiting technology upgrades from their vendors, according to the American Bankers Association. Even if the upgrades are made quickly, banks still need time to test and learn the new systems, says Bob Davis, an executive vice president at the ABA…
…But while the change streamlines the process for borrowers, it adds more work for lenders by requiring them to electronically gather all fee data from various parties — title agents, appraisal companies and real estate agents — and prepare disclosures well in advance of a loan closing.
Currently, some of that information is given to the borrower on the same day the loan closes. But to meet the new regulations, some lenders are planning on mailing the disclosures 10 days beforehand to ensure the borrower receives them three days before closing…‘ (Source)
So what will the new disclosures look like?
From the CFPB (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau) we are providing sample Loan Estimate and Closing Disclosure documents based on the following loan…
‘This is a sample of a completed Loan Estimate for a fixed rate loan. This loan is for the purchase of property at a sale price of $180,000 and has a loan amount of $162,000, a 30-year loan term, a fixed interest rate of 3.875 percent, and a prepayment penalty equal to 2.00 percent of the outstanding principal balance of the loan for the first two years after consummation of the transaction. The consumer has elected to lock the interest rate. The creditor requires an escrow account and that the consumer pay for private mortgage insurance.‘
The Loan Estimate
The Closing Disclosure
Article author Michael Haltman is the President of Hallmark Abstract Service in New York.
HAS is a provider of title insurance in New York State for residential and commercial real estate transactions.
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The Shriver Hall Concert Series returns to in-person programming this season with a twist: Ticket holders for the mainstage series can choose to listen to the chamber music ensembles and solo recitalists in Homewood's Shriver Hall, or opt for watching the live performances from home. Tickets can be bought either for individual concerts or as part of a subscription series.
JHU faculty and staff are eligible for a 15% discount on single tickets when mentioning their affiliation when purchasing by phone, and a limited number of free tickets are available to JHU students beginning two weeks prior to each mainstage concert through Hopkins Groups.
In addition, SHCS each year presents a Discovery Series that showcases emerging talents as they make their Baltimore debuts in various venues in the area. The concerts are free, but reservations are required.
Although it became an independent nonprofit in 1970, SHCS—founded in 1965 by Hopkins researcher Ernest Bueding—maintains the Homewood campus as its main base.
SHCS mainstage performances
The mainstage season opens with the Miró Quartet on Nov.14 in works by Mozart and Beethoven and the world premiere of a new work by Pulitzer Prize–winning composer Caroline Shaw, followed by the Baltimore recital debut of pianist Paul Lewis on Dec. 5 and the Baltimore debuts of the Grammy-nominated Danish String Quartet on Jan. 23 and the newly formed Junction Trio—violinist Stefan Jackiw, pianist Conrad Tao, and cellist Jay Campbell—on Feb. 13. The Shaw work is co-commissioned by SHCS and an international consortium of concert presenters.
On March 6, SHCS presents Grammy Award–winning mezzo-soprano Sasha Cooke's Baltimore recital debut in the East Coast premiere of How Do I Find You, her evening-length project that explores experiences and themes of America today, and on May 1, cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason and pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason return to Charm City following their 2019 Baltimore debut in the SHCS Discovery Series. The Pacifica Quartet and soprano Karen Slack join forces on May 15 to perform a new work by Baltimore composer James Lee II, co-commissioned by SHCS and Carnegie Hall, and the season closes with the Baltimore debut of Irani-American harpsichordist Mahan Esfahani on June 12.
Opening the Discovery Series on Feb. 6 is the Baltimore debut of pianist Tianyuan Liu, winner of the 2019 Yale Gordon Concerto Competition. The event, which was postponed from the 2020–21 season, will be held at the Baltimore Museum of Art's Meyerhoff Auditorium. Program details will be announced at a later date.
On Feb. 26, violist Jordan Bak, mezzo-soprano Megan Moore, and pianist Wynona Wang make their Baltimore debuts in an afternoon of music by H. Leslie Adams, Jeffrey Mumford, Brahms, and Arnold Bax, plus the world premiere of Jessica Meyer's On fire...no, after you. The concert will take place at UMBC's Earl and Darielle Linehan Concert Hall. On fire...no, after you is composed to a set of three poems by Jennifer Beattie that encapsulate the extreme emotional dynamics experienced when falling for someone.
Pianist Eric Lu takes the stage for his Baltimore debut on April 2, performing works by Schumann, Brahms, Bach, and Chopin. The concert also will be held at UMBC's Earl and Darielle Linehan Concert Hall.
The Discovery Series closes on April 26 with a performance featuring the winner of the 2020 Yale Gordon Concerto Competition, which was postponed due to the pandemic and will be held this fall. The event will be presented in the Baltimore Museum of Art's Meyerhoff Auditorium, and artist and program details will be announced at a later date. The Yale Gordon Concerto Competition was established at JHU's Peabody Conservatory in 1983 through a gift from the Peggy and Yale Gordon Trust.
COVID-19 safety protocols
To ensure the health and well-being of its patrons, artists, staff, and volunteers, Shriver Hall Concert Series has implemented protocols to help reduce the transmission of COVID-19. Proof of vaccination is required, and masks must be worn at all times.
Complete COVID-19 safety information for concertgoers is available here.


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- Enjoy this comprehensive historical full-day walking tour of Port Arthur
- Relax on a 30-minute Carnarvon Bay cruise
- Plenty of photo opportunities
- English-speaking guide
- Hotel pickup from centrally located Hobart hotels
Recent Photos of this Tour
What You Can Expect
- Cross the Tasman Bridge
- Head out on the Tasman Highway over the Pitwater Causeway onto Forestier Peninsular
- Eaglehawk Neck
- Skirt Norfolk Bay on the Tasman Peninsula
- Take a guided walking tour of the historic convict site - Port Arthur, with access to over 30 restored buildings and ruins
- See the Penitentiary - a one time granary and flour mill, the separate prison, the Commandant's House, the church and much more...
- Take a cruise on Carnarvon Bay and circumnavigate the Isle of the Dead
- Visit Highlights of the Tasman National Park
- Wonder at the spectacle of the Tasman Arch
- Superb views of the rugged coastline
- Be amazed at the magnitude of the Devils Kitchen
Click on "View Additional Info" for the hotel pickup list
Very interesting historical tour. Bus driver, guide was very good. Beautiful area and setting. Stops on the way back were good.
Had a great day out. Our driver was friendly and informative, and a great sense of humor thrown in which made for a most enjoyable trip. Port Arthur is an amazing place which exceeded my expectations, the buildings, history, landscape are all fascinating. Enjoyed the film on the way home about the ghosts of Port Arthur, great way to round off the whole experience. If youre in Hobart do not miss a day trip to Port Arthur.


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Assessing Your Teen's Needs and Budget
Taking the time to do it right
As with any large purchase, buying a car shouldn't be done hastily. Your teen should take the time to calculate how much money he or she can comfortably spend, factoring in hidden costs and extra features.
Pricing a vehicle
There are several different ways to look at the price of a vehicle. Some people feel the overall cost is important, while others are more concerned with monthly payments.
If your teen is more focused on monthly payments, be sure to factor in other fixed monthly costs as well, including:
This is a great opportunity to put our monthly budget planner
to good use!
New or used? Encourage your teenager to do some homework: Kelley Blue Book and Consumer Reports are two great resources to help decide whether a new or used car is the way to go. Both of these are also available online.
The information on this website is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for specific individualized tax, legal or investment planning advice. Where specific advice is necessary or appropriate, consult with a qualified tax advisor, CPA, financial planner or investment manager.

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The TV presenter appeared in the show “Let them talk.”
On April 20, friends of 83-year-old Vyacheslav Zaitsev, who have known him for many years and respect his contribution to the development of domestic fashion, gathered in the show “Let them talk”. Nadezhda Babkina, Arina Sharapova, Lyudmila Porgina and other guests of the show were happy to welcome the fashion designer to the studio of the Channel One program.
For the first time in a long time, Vyacheslav Mikhailovich appeared on television, where for several weeks they have been discussing his relationship with his inner circle. The 44-year-old Maxim Galkin also became a participant in the discussion – via video link, the showman commented on his participation in the couturier’s birthday celebration, where they allegedly took money from the guests for an invitation to the celebration, as well as resonant videos with Vyacheslav Zaitsevs on TikTok.
Recall Galina Garafutdinova together with their children, Timur and Luchanoy, recorded a video in the house of the fashion maestro. In one of them, the designer descended the stairs in a special chair. And since recently it has been difficult for Zaitsev to move due to a progressive neurological disease, many people condemned the publication of such comic videos on the social network.
Vyacheslav Zaitsev in the show “Let them talk”
In early April, Vyacheslav Zaitsev, in an interview with Channel One, said that he was friends with the Garafutdinov family and starred in commercials voluntarily. Maxim Galkin noted that the participation of an elderly couturier in such recordings should be regulated by his relatives, son and granddaughters, who, most likely, are better versed in TikTok.
“He is a man of a completely different generation – he cannot judge what is tricky in TikTok and what is fashionable, how to look organic in this new social network, and how to look ridiculous. To do this, there must be a person nearby who is not indifferent to his public image, who would suggest to him. Naturally, these videos are unsettling, and I don’t really like them, but Vyacheslav Mikhailovich can consciously do this for his friends. Maybe he even allowed this woman to post the video, we don’t know. Therefore, I cannot judge my friends. But, taking this opportunity, I want to appeal to them: we must take into account the image of our great couturier and that these videos look ridiculous in a sense, that they can be interpreted not as a fun pastime, but as a mockery of a person’s state, so it would be better to have such videos was not, “- Galkin shared his point of view.
Maxim Galkin in the show “Let them talk”
In the studio “Let them talk” Maxim was asked why he and Alla Pugacheva so quickly left the celebration of Zaitsev’s birthday in March 2021. Recall that the Prima Donna and her husband were among the guests of honor. At some point, she did not like the fact that other participants of the holiday wanted to take a picture with her, and she refused them, explaining that she had come to congratulate a dear friend, and not to be filmed.
“There was no escape,” Galkin explained why he and Alla Borisovna left the holiday before anyone else. “We came to Vyacheslav Mikhailovich, first of all, to congratulate him, to please him with our presence. He called himself and invited me. For us it was a meeting with a great man, with a wonderful friend. I did not go into the details of the organization of this holiday, ”Maxim said.
Maxim Galkin and Alla Pugacheva at the birthday party of Vyacheslav Zaitsev. Shot from the show “Let them talk”
According to Galkin, he and Pugacheva, in principle, do not stay long at public events this year due to the pandemic. He also commented on the statement of one of the guests of the holiday that the organizers of the celebration took money from the invited people for admission. “Naturally, we didn’t pay the entrance fee. But they would pay with pleasure, ”said the husband of the Russian stage prima donna.
He also shared his observation that among the guests at that holiday there could have been more people who personally knew Vyacheslav Mikhailovich. “There were few people who would have come with pleasure if they knew what such an event would be. For such a legendary person, there could have been more people who would have been visually familiar to him, ”Galkin said.
Vyacheslav Zaitsev’s birthday organizers justified themselves for selling tickets for his holiday
Vyacheslav Zaitsev, noticeably thinner and older, appeared on television for the first time in a long time
Friends of Vyacheslav Zaitsev staged a brawl on the set of the show “Let them talk”

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Prolonged conflict, natural disasters and poor governance are among the obstacles that continue to keep billions of people around the world poor, hungry and living without access to basic amenities such as clean water and electricity.
The United States is among several industrialized nations that provide financial aid to struggling economies in an effort to help stimulate and sustain development.
But according to numerous polls, most Americans believe the country spends far too much on foreign aid and many question whether such assistance does more harm than good by creating dependency abroad and depleting resources that could help fix problems at home.
Gayle Smith, administrator for the U.S. Agency for International Development, is keen to bust the myths about foreign aid.
“First, it’s less than 1%” of the federal budget, Smith told The Times in a recent interview. “Second … the American people provide billions of dollars on their own every year. Third, it’s a really important investment for us.”
Her additional comments have been edited for length and clarity.
Why should Americans support foreign aid?
I think a lot of people can make a national security argument, that if we have a world that is more stable, where countries and societies and communities are developed, where people have access to opportunity, can go to school, can get healthcare, work, [that gives us] better and more able partners with whom we can [work to] deal with some of the threats facing the world.
But we can also see some of the opportunities. There’s a clear interest in peace and stability and the kind of peace and stability that development brings. We are always searching for new markets … that we can buy from [and] sell to. And some of the biggest, fastest emerging markets are in the developing world. So we have an economic interest in having partners with whom we can trade and engage economically.
I think the third reason is a values reason. Every time there’s an earthquake, a crisis, the American people are extraordinary in terms of how much they contribute. I think part of what that does is [show that] together we are saying to the rest of the world, if you’re in trouble, America’s the country that comes to your rescue.
How can foreign aid help stop terrorism?
I think it can play a role, but I don’t think it’s as simple as, if we provide more foreign aid terrorism will stop. I think that if you look at those places in the world where you’ve got transnational threats — terrorism, human trafficking, money laundering, all those dangerous things that spill across borders — most often they are able to flourish in countries where people either don’t have access to opportunity or don’t have equal access to opportunity.
So I think that by investing resources in — not only the well-being of people but their ability to inform the decisions of their daily lives, their ability to have kids who are healthy enough to go to school so that each generation is able to do better and better — over time that protects us, and them, from these types of transnational threats.
How do you respond to those who criticize direct aid to foreign governments?
This is another case where I think the presumption of people is that the way we manage our foreign assistance is to write very big checks to governments. We give very, very little of our assistance directly to governments. We often work in partnership with governments, but we work either through international or local partners.
Where it goes directly to governments, we do all sorts of due diligence to make sure they manage their finances transparently.
What we also do is evaluations [of projects]. The purpose is to genuinely take look and say, are we achieving the outcome we anticipated? And if not, what do we need to do to course correct?
Where do you see progress and how do you measure success?
I think you measure it in different ways and some things you can measure quantitatively. If you look at health for example, we can measure the fact that we have improved nutrition for 18 million kids through the work we’re doing — a combination of our food security and global health work. We can measure that there are over 4.5 million kids alive today because of work in maternal child health that we’ve done.
Particularly in health and agriculture there are tangibles that you can measure.You want to measure what the numbers are. You want to measure whether it’s sustainable, because if we just compensated for the holes created by poverty that wouldn’t be sustainable.
It’s also ownership.
How do you get local actors to do their part and take ownership?
In most cases you don’t have to try very hard because I think there’s an increasingly assertive civil society around the world that doesn’t want somebody to come fix something for them and tell them what to do. They want somebody to come work with them. So I think the demand for local ownership is there.
On the governmental side, there are some governments that are simply not investing in education and health and agriculture and infrastructure, often in cases where you’ve got a great deal of corruption or a conflict.
But … if you look at our food security initiative, for example -- Feed the Future — that was built on a foundation that was created by African leaders who committed themselves to increasing national expenditure on agriculture and agreed that every country should have a comprehensive plan. We took that as an assertion of ownership and responsibility.
Which regions have been particularly successful?
The region that has shown the most leadership in taking development on as a priority has been Africa.
Africa was the only region to have a common African position on the [U.N.] sustainable development goals. Leaders have made commitments on health, on nutrition, on agriculture to what they themselves will do. Now, is it uneven within the broad borders of the continent? Of course it is. There are some who are more serious than others.
You look at Asia and there’s tremendous growth. You look at Latin America and I think we are entering into an era where development will become an increasing priority.
I can look at any region in which we work and point to enough evidence of success to give me a great deal of hope.
Where is work still needed?
I can point to enough challenges to remind me that we’ve got to keep working hard and it’s a constant uphill struggle … whether it’s climate change-induced crises, or the kinds of things we’re seeing in places like South Sudan, where you see other development failures.
I think one of the biggest challenges is development in the Middle East. Part of that is the conflict and crises that exist and their unfolding across the region.
What are some of the headlines in terms of achieving the U.N. sustainable development goals?
If you look at the work we’ve done on maternal child health … there are 4.6 million kids and 200,000 mothers that are alive in part because of our assistance.
I think we have been able to put food security on the world’s agenda. There was a spike in world food prices in 2007/2008. We were able to triple our assistance to just over $3 billion and mobilize an additional $18 billion.
There’s “Power Africa.” The goal is to double access to electricity in Africa. We’ve been able to work with partners to figure out what the obstacle is project by project … so that the private money flows. We have mobilized over $43 billion to work with people to bring these deals to close, so that they will eventually generate electricity.
For more on global development news follow me @AMSimmons1 on Twitter


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The quietest breeds of dogs: a list, a photo and a description
At the moment when a person thinks about sharing his shelter with a four-legged friend, the main question arises before him: who will become this friend for at least a decade? Which breed is the best, the best? What should be foreseen when choosing a four-legged companion?
Choose your "own" breed of dogs
Considering the question of which breed to stop your eye on, you need to think about a few serious points:
- Where the dog will spend most of his life: in a spacious or small apartment, in a country house, in conditions of free-range walking on a farm or in an individual subsidiary farm.
- What character is incorporated in the breed signs of the dog, does it correspond to the temperament of the future owner.
- Will the future owner be able to create the necessary conditions for his pet related to its contents. In other words, what amount of financial investments can be afforded by one who takes responsibility for the life and health of a pet, who has not yet entered into his life. In this case, it is not about how much you need to pay for the purchase of a dog - it's about how much the future owner can allocate for its maintenance on a monthly basis, taking into account the breed characteristics of nutrition, health, and necessary care.
Quiet breeds of dogs
Having considered these factors and determined on all the above issues, you can move on. If the calm companions of dogs are considered for the role of the future companion, then first of all it is worth paying attention to the big dogs.
- St. Bernard.
- German dog.
- Bernese Mountain Dog.
- The Moscow watchdog.
These good-natured giants only seem outwardly threatening and impressive, and in their soul they are calm dandies, infinitely fond of the owner and family members.
If the life of a four-legged member of the family takes place in a small space enclosed in four walls, then one should consider quiet breeds of dogs for an apartment. They are divided into two large groups.
Calm small breeds of dogs
For small dogs in an apartment, it is sufficient to have an armchair or sofa in which they will spend most of the time.
Tiny growth, low weight, sweet nature, gullibility and an unquenchable desire to please the owner are the hallmarks of small dogs.
But do not forget that most small dogs are representatives of hunting breeds that require considerable physical exertion, possessing innate aggression, active and mobile.
Given these features, not all small breeds of dogs can be considered calm. These include only breeds:
- Australian silky terrier.
- Alaskan Kli-kai.
- English Toy Terrier.
- Bichon Frize. Boston Terrier.
- Brussels Griffon.
- The Havana bishon.
- The Italian spinon.
- Coton de Tulear.
- The Lionretka.
- Lhasa Apso.
- Shi Tsu.
- Japanese hin.
Dogs of medium size
Quiet breeds of medium-sized dogs are animals with a height of up to 57 cm, weight - up to 25 kg.
Such breeds are harmonious, have strong constitution, are active enough, have high intelligence.
Among the most calm dogs of medium size, the following breeds can be distinguished:
- Basset Hound.
- Clumber Spaniel.
- English bulldog.
- White Swiss Shepherd.
Considering the most calm breeds of dogs for an apartment, it is worth paying more attention to several breeds, most vividly possessing such features as calmness, poise, equanimity.
Bichon Frize (curly bichon, curly lapdog)
A ball of snow-white wool with dark beady eyes, a velvety nose button and a cheerful tongue - this is the impression the first meeting with an amazing breed.
A sort of dandelion with curling in small rings of weightless hair, hanging ears and tail, gaily thrown on his back.
The native land of the decorative intelligent companions known from the XIV century - the Mediterranean.
Determining the most calm breeds of dogs for an apartment, you can call it bishon-frize.
Miniature fluffy representatives of this breed are extremely affectionate, friendly, respond to the mood of the owner, get along well with children. Possessing a calm, balanced temper, they are at the same time ready to take part in games and entertainments, while never allowing aggression, adore communication and attention to one's own person.
Curly bishons are easily trained, they like not only to recognize and fulfill new commands, but also happily demonstrate to everyone around everything they have learned.
It should be noted that long-term physical activity is contraindicated.
Homeland of a small stocky and strong dog with a flattened face - China. In the XVII century this breed of calm dogs becomes a favorite of the royal nobility in Europe, Holland, Great Britain due to its appearance and affectionate, cheerful disposition.
Round head, small ears, convex forehead and cute folds on forehead create a thoughtful sad image. A stiff short hair, strong paws, a tail wrapped in a bagel finish the overall appearance of a peace-loving pug.
Affectionate, calm and sociable dogs get along with all household members, get on well with animals.
Because of the flattened muzzle, they are hard to tolerate both heat and cold, so they need a maintenance.
In order for these fans to luxuriate not gain weight and remain mobile and cheerful, they need constant little physical activity.
These lovely creatures are moderately mobile, catch the mood of the owner, perfectly orientate themselves in the surrounding environment. They like to communicate with new people, but at the same time stand up for the protection of the owner if they feel threatened.
Leverka (a small Italian greyhound)
From Italy came to us many quiet breeds of dogs. In the first place - a lioness. This small Italian greyhound was worthy to live only among noble persons.
The intelligent graceful appearance of this breed is created due to the right proportions of the elongated body: a dry elongated muzzle, thin but powerful legs, an elongated body, large eyes bulging - all this gives the look a special subtlety and charm.
A clever lewrethan easily assimilates and eagerly repeats commands, without causing any problems in training.
The lovers love their family, are devoted to their masters, playful and affectionate. They sensitively capture a person's condition, they are guided by his mood.
If the family live in the family, it should not be forgotten that these tender creatures really need attention and suffer from its absence.
You can keep the greyhounds in a country house or in an apartment.
A sad thoughtful look, a reasonable disposition - these traits are characterized by such calm breeds of dogs as Basset Hounds.
The appearance of the basset is unusual, and in some ways even absurd: short massive paws, a powerful squat elongated trunk, low set long ears, and the skin so much that it forms wrinkles and creases on the head, knees and legs. Hanging low eyelids give the muzzle an expression of gloominess, but behind this gloomy appearance lies a quiet, benevolent open character.
These immigrants from Great Britain are sluggish, even phlegmatic, impassive, intelligent, sincerely attached to their family, but sometimes they are pretty stubborn, which can lead to certain difficulties in the training process.
They never show aggression, have a strong character, calmly endure children's pranks, easily accept other animals in their social circle, but do not endure loneliness.
Basset Hounds can be kept in the courtyard of a private house and in an apartment. It is important to remember that physical load, active games and space are vitally important for them, because these are dogs originally intended for hunting rabbits and only afterwards become companion dogs.
Quiet breeds of medium-sized dogs are Clumber Spaniels, hatched in the 19th century for hunting birds, and later became domestic pets, nice and kind members of large families.
Externally, the dog looks solid, dense, yet compact: a squat body, a large head on a short neck, a low-set tail. A long and soft silky coat gives the dog the appearance of an aristocrat.
In this form, the character of the clambere is reflected: judicious, calm, self-assured, unlimitedly patient, sympathetic.
Clumber Spaniels never lose their temper, they do not express aggression. Train them easily, because they happily perform any team, while behaving in a sedate and confident manner, with a sense of dignity.
Clamber-spaniels are preferable to keep out of town, but they can be considered as calm breeds of dogs for an apartment. In the latter case, the dog needs to be physically stressed during walks and active games.
Owners shar pei, without hesitation, will answer a question, what breeds of dogs the most quiet. Meet Shar Pei, one of the oldest breeds bred in China as hunting and watchdog.
The look of the small eyes from under the drooping eyelids seems arrogant and wary. Only the owners of these amazing dogs know how good these gentle rivals have such a kind and gentle temper.
The appearance of Shar pei at the same time touches and inspires a sense of respect for this calm, calm breed of medium size, with a heavy snout and pressed to the head with small ears. Unusual appearance complements the blue-black tongue, and the skin, covered with short hard wool, is folded into countless folds and wrinkles that give the dog the charm of a plush toy.
Character sharieya combines a variety of qualities: independence, incredible stubbornness, the desire for leadership, loyalty, love for family members and distrust of outsiders.
The dog is intelligent, intelligent, intelligent, clean, self-confident, very alert, has sharp eyes, barks extremely rarely (only in the case of a perceived threat to the owners).
Cleanliness, calmness and compactness of sizes make Sharpeya the best breed for keeping in an apartment.
When answering the question of which breeds of dogs are calm, an English bulldog will inevitably be called.
This native of the UK is stocky, he has a large head on a strong short neck, massive jaws, a muscular body and thick short paws. Such a fierce look has nothing to do with the nature of pets: they are friendly, intelligent and affectionate.
English bulldogs feel absolutely comfortable both in the city and in the apartment. For this breed, it is important to observe the temperature regime and the distribution of physical activity, because overheating, hypothermia and overwork are the worst enemies of phlegmatic lovers to soak up the couch.
Calm, flexible, balanced, phlegmatic English bulldog as if specially created for owners who do not have a lot of time for walks.
Choosing the breed that most closely matches the character of the owner, do not forget that any dog will eventually become a full member of the family, with its advantages and disadvantages, but in any case - the favorite of children and adults, ready to give joy.


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KOBOKO: West Nile Region Police Spokesperson SP Josephine Angucia on Saturday, March 19, 2022, said police have observed that recently, strikes have become a new trend amongst students in West Nile schools, as a way of expressing their grievances against school administrators, a trend that has now been copied by other students in day schools.
The claim comes after students of Koboko town college school in Koboko Municipality, Koboko District striked due to the dismissal of their colleagues for indiscipline amongst other reasons.
Police Spokesperson Angucia said the strike happened on the night between March 18 and 19, 2022. “Police were informed about the incident and rushed to the school. The officers were able to stop it but the students had already destroyed school fences, burnt food stores, destroyed the school latrines, smashed school glasses, proceeded to destroy houses at teachers’ quarters.”
“The male students ran out of school and returned in the morning of Saturday 19. Police arrested 8 students and 2 civilian neighbours to assist with investigations,” she added, noting that the 10 suspects are detained at Koboko CPS as inquiries into the matter continue.
Proceeding the strike, the school administration sent the students home and closed the school to pave way for investigations and enable the school management to get a way forward. Currently, police are maintaining deployment at the school to monitor the situation.
On behalf of the West Nile police, Angucia has warned students against strikes as they are not only barbaric and costly to the parents, but also unlawful.
“Section 73 of the Penal Code Act says that any person who, being riotously assembled, unlawfully damage any building, railway, machinery, structure or property commits a felony and is liable to imprisonment for seven years,” she quoted.


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Baker city leaders to learn more about dealing with blight
BAKER - City leaders in Baker are holding a special council meeting to talk about the area's blighted properties.
Representatives from the Louisiana Municipal Association will attend the meeting to go over rules and regulations regarding blighted houses in the area. Back in November, the council streamlined the process of punishing property owners who fail to keep up the appearances of their yards and houses.
According to city attorney Ken Fabre, the ordinance applies to lots without buildings as well as developed properties. Back yards and land behind buildings are not exempt.
The city's ordinance states property owners with "excessive grass, weeds and vegetation" on their land are subject to be fined between $50 and $100 dollars and imprisoned for up to 30 days. Any grass over 12 inches is considered a nuisance.
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People are calling for a boycott against Beyoncé…. Well, what’d you expect? Two days ago Beyoncé released the Pro-Black trap anthem “Formation” that has now been heard around the world. She performed the new hit song at the 50th Super Bowl, and the backlash is heavy. The performance sported several references to the Black Lives Matter moment, the Black Panther Party, Malcolm X, Black Power, Natural Hair, Black Girl Magic, Michael Jackson, and several other things some people in America hate on.
— BLM Bay area (@BLMBAYAREA) February 8, 2016
The same people that loved Beyoncé when she wasn’t publicly weighing in on equality issues are now asking for her head on a platter. Oh how quickly the table turns. I could write thousands and thousands of words on how racism still exists. I could talk about how even though people like to deny it’s existence, white privilege exists. I could go into detail on how the affects of slavery, mentally and physically, still affect people today. I could take this time to talk about systematic racism. I could take a moment to tell you that the people offended by Bey’s performance are the people who apart of the problem, but I’ll just say good job Beyoncé!
Thank you for taking a stand.


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A proposed law calling for the addition of a social media search component to law enforcement background checks for pistol permits appears to be a misfire for local gun owners.
State Senator Kevin Parker’s proposed bill would allow law enforcement to search social media before approving a handgun license or rectifying one. The bill would change New York’s gun laws to allow authorities to search social media for potential red flags before approving a handgun license.
Several local gun owners expressed their reservations and concerns about the proposed bill this week.
Sanborn Gun Shop owner Jerry Buzzeo said when someone would like to purchase a pistol there is about a four- to five-month process they must go through to obtain their pistol permit. First, they must submit an application, get fingerprinted and photographed. Then, law enforcement has to do a background check and, when that is finished, they must do an National Rifle Association-sanctioned safety course. After all of that, a judge will review the application and grant it if they find everything is in order.
Another background check is then performed by the gun store.
Buzzeo, a pistol owner himself, doesn’t believe checking social media would result in safer communities.
“It’s not the legal gun owners that are committing the crimes, not the person waiting four months,” Buzzeo said. “It’s not that person that is out there committing the crimes.”
Ed Pettitt, president of the Second Amendment for EVER chapter in Niagara County, agreed with Buzzeo’s sentiments.
“I think that it doesn’t provide any increase in public safety,” Pettitt said. “It basically tries to disenfranchise the free speech rights of those who want to exercise their Second Amendment rights.”
He believes the background check process is pretty extensive, noting that multiple character witnesses are required during the law enforcement investigation. Another point he raised was that good citizens with guns provides more safety because criminals are less likely to commit crimes if they think someone might have a firearm to protect themselves.
State Sen. Rob Ortt, R-North Tonawanda, called the bill a “clear infringement” on multiple constitutional rights, including the first and second amendments.
“There is no doubt that this legislation is intended to further reduce legal gun ownership in our state. To ask American citizens to forfeit one constitutional right in order to exercise another is absurd,” he said.
Paul McQuillen, the upstate coordinator for New Yorkers Against Gun Violence, said his organization has not officially decided its position on this proposed law, but that they plan to discuss it in their next conference call, which is planned for next week.
Parker’s bill, which was submitted on Nov. 14, would mandate that applicants provide investigators with their Facebook, Snapchat, Twitter and Instagram passwords and access to their Google, Yahoo and Bing searches, according to the Associated Press.
The Brooklyn Democrat wants investigators to look at the last three years of an applicant’s social media postings and a year of their search histories for “any good cause for the denial of a license,” such as racial slurs, threats of violence and terrorism-related posts, according to the Associated Press.


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New Release: In From the Cold (Pulp Friction 2014 Compilation)
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Are you all caught up and ready for the December Finale of Pulp Friction 2014?
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Professor of Literature Finn Lorensson is unashamedly a romantic. In his own words, he's a white knight in search of a charming prince to save. In fact, he's doing a good deed by stepping into the breach for his long-time friends and landlords at Mountain Shadows when a voice on the phone sends him tumbling headfirst into love/lust/fascination.
Four months later, a self-absorbed Dr. Cannon Malloy shows up in the flesh and has the poor grace to not remember their conversation. That could be because he's running from his past and too busy looking over his shoulder to appreciate what's right in front of him.
A winter storm and circumstance conspire to bring them together, but it'll take more than a charming smile and a pure heart to bring this frog-prince in from the cold.
Prince Charming wannabe Finn Lorensson is living his own fairy tale. Sure, his intended is more frog than princess, but what's love worth if you don't have to slay a few dragons on the way?
Cannon Malloy is adapting…to life in Flagstaff, the cold, teaching…and to Finn. He's about decided that letting himself be loved isn't such a bad thing after all.
When an opportunist from Finn's past threatens both love and career, can the frog save his prince?
A visit from the fairy godfather has instilled in Cannon Malloy a newfound sense of self-appreciation. Radiating confidence and allure, he's drawn once again to Finn Lorensson's cabin. A night of passion is one thing…a life time of love another. How far will a little glamor go in changing a man's attitude?
Cannon's change of heart couldn’t have come at a worse time for Finn. The professor is facing an identity crisis his own. Since compromising his principles, Finn's armor weighs heavy and looks a little tarnished, at least in his own eyes.
How can a knight in dented armor resist dreaming of happily ever after when his frog prince is more charming than ever?
When a phone call to check up on an old friend ends in an abrupt "What the f*ck", Chance DuMont and his young lover, Rory Gaines, drop everything and fly off to Arizona to the rescue.
They've been through too much in the past year, and when it comes to the men they consider family, Chance and Rory aren't taking chances.
Out in the Cold
They say all good things must come to an end, and Cannon Malloy is dreading the end of summer, the end of this job, and saying good-bye to Finn. So the frog prince makes grand plans to turn the tables, romancing and seducing his Prince Charming into waiting for him.
But Finn seems a little cold…a little distant, and a lot more eager for his departure than Cannon expected. Could there be something Prince Finn needs that Cannon isn't giving him?
Finn Lorensson is torn…while he'd like nothing better than to crawl in bed with Cannon and never come out, he's got real world villains to deal with, and Cannon is a lot safer in Atlanta. So he steels his resolve, and pushes Cannon away, feeling the pain of a broken heart is the just reward for his perceived misdeeds.
Sometimes, even the kiss of a frog prince isn't enough to repair a rusty suit of armor.
Cold Day in Hell
You've got to kiss a lot of frogs…
The long hard journey is over. Cannon Malloy's done hopping around, chasing after golden balls and elusive dreams. He's faced his demons, made his peace with his past. It's time to stop hiding, get out that suit of armor, try it on for size, and ride off into the sunset with his Prince Charming.
So why is Finn Lorensson suddenly more ogre than prince?
The beast on Finn’s back turned out more pathetic than ferocious, but still he can't break free from the chains that duty and self-image impose. He may be forced into the shadows, but it'll be a cold day in hell before this knight errant turns his back on love.
Because when you find that one in a million frog, who's a cursed prince in disguise…
Well, some things are worth fighting for.
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Tewksbury Youth Football
Week Six Results
Youth Division Recaps (2nd, 3rd, & 4th Grade)
Tewksbury Youth Division Blue 14 – Winnacunnet 12
Tewksbury traveled up to Hampton NH this weekend to take on an undefeated Winnacunnet team in what turned out to be an epic battle where the boy’s from Tewksbury played like warrior poets. Both teams started with a strong defense causing multiple punting situations for both teams. Tewksbury got it going with a balanced offensive attack with tough running by Nick Tracey and Ryan Fleming but on this day Cole Kimtis was the work horse for Tewksbury taking the ball up field making timely cuts and hitting the hole with reckless abandon. Tewksbury success on the ground was made possible running behind the likes of Brady Mchugh, Max Mattuchio, Noah Lehouillier, Cameron Kearney and Alex Dellorusso who controlled the line of scrimmage all day. Their efforts were rewarded when Dan Fleming was able to scamper in for the first score of the game. Winnacunnet struck back on the next series breaking a long run down the sidelines for a score of the own. On the extra point attempt Winnacunnet was turned away with a creative tackle by Dan Fleming stopping the ball carrier at the goal line. Winnacunnet had a second chance due to a Tewksbury penalty. This is when Aaron Connelly and Max Mattuchio were able to block up the hole allowing Even Manuel and Cole Kimtis to assist in a gang tackle. Winnacunnet scored again in second quarter on a broken play but again were turned away on the P.A.T. Tewksbury went into half time trailing 12-6 but came out in the second half ready to play. In the third quarter it was Tewksbury defense who took charge being led by Connelly who was a force in the middle and was complemented due to inspirational play by Kenny Rider and Nick Degloria, Sean Lane, Cole Kimtis and Dan Fleming who were able to shut down a very powerful running attack. Ryan Fleming, Nick Degloria, Cameron Kearney and Alex Dellorusso closed the door on every one of Winnacunnet passing attempts. Jarred Woodman and Nathan Cyr contributed with some well-placed efforts of their own. In the fourth quarter after stopping Winnacunnet on 4 downs Tewksbury took over on their own 30 yard line where they started marching down the field. Kimtis continue to be the linchpin of Tewksbury offense running hard along with some timely running by Ryan Fleming and Sean Lane. Tewksbury had 4 forth down conversions on the final drive converting every one of them that took some 10 minutes off the clock. When it looked like Tewksbury was stopped for the last time 4th and long they pitched the ball to Nick Tracey who took it around the end and with some slippery running caused a slew of potential tacklers to miss gaining 8 yards and a first down to preserve the drive Dan Fleming was able to punch it in later making the score 12-12. On the extra point conversion it was Dan Fleming who took the ball around the end were it turned into a foot race to the pylon where at the last second while being tackled Fleming was able to jettison himself through the air with a outstretch ball in hand barley breaking the plane giving Tewksbury 14-12 lead. Winnacunnet made a valiant effort at the end driving the ball to Tewksbury’s own 35 yard line where Tewksbury was able stop the advance and take over on downs running out the clock taking home exciting and well deserved 14-12 victory. It should also be mentioned that the cheers of the Tewksbury Blue cheerleaders were well needed and appreciated. Tewksbury Blue will take on in town rivals Tewksbury Red at 1:00pm at Livingston St. Field Saturday the 19th.
Junior Division “Varsity” (5th & 6th Grade)
Tewksbury Blue Pride Junior Division Varsity 22 Manchester 16
Coming off a disappointing loss the previous week, Tewksbury Blue Pride faced a must win game against a talented Manchester team. This game was essentially a playoff game with the winner securing a playoff spot and the loser being eliminated. The true character of Tewksbury Blue was evident as they took control of the game from the opening kickoff on its way to a 22-16 victory. On the opening possession, the Blue Pride offense rammed the ball down the throat of the Manchester defense in a dominating, time-consuming drive covering 60 yards and utilizing almost the entire first quarter. Running plays by Nolan Timmons, Tyler Keough, Evan Mantel and Anthony Iannacci behind key blocks by Kyle Scrooc, Lexcia St. Cyr, Pat Letourneau, and Anthony DeSisto moved the ball downfield with Keough scoring on a 3 yard run and adding the conversion for an 8-0 lead. It was then the defense's turn to shine as they turned the ball over on downs in four plays and gave the ball right back to the offense. Tewksbury would end this drive just inches short of the goal line on a fourth down play. But on Manchester's next snap Mike Woodford blew up the play in the end zone for a safety and a 10-0 lead. Tewksbury added another score before halftime as Pat Fleming scampered around right end for a 4 yard score extending the lead to 16-0 at the intermission. Tewksbury's defense came to play as Asa Deroche and Woodford (fumble recovery) absolutely terrorized the Manchester offense all day upfront. Solid contributions were also turned in by Billy Chase, Anthony Diminico, Brodie Tirrell, Jack O'Neill (forced fumble), Matt Houghton, Nicky Iannacci, Jake Kaiser (fumble recovery), Jared Doyle and Jared Bova. Manchester scored to close the gap to 16-8 but Tewksbury was not going to be denied. The teams traded late scores, with Tewksbury's coming on a Keough16 yard run, to make the final score 22-16. The win improves the Blue Pride's record to 4-2 on the season and punches their ticket to the post season.
Tewksbury Red Pride Junior Division 26 Lowell 0
The Tewksbury 5th/6th Grade Red Pride continued their winning ways this past weekend as both the A and B squads bested the visiting teams from Lowell. The final scores totaled 26-0 for the Red Pride A’s and another close match for the B’s at 14-6. The Red faced a physical Lowell offense which had an opening drive that consumed most of the opening period. However with its sole possession of the quarter the Red made up for lost time and scored on their third play from scrimmage when Tommy Bradley connected with Paul Manzi on a pass which Manzi out raced the field for an 80 yard touchdown. After some solid defensive work by the front of Antonio Capella, Michael Rosa, Gavin Thomasset and Anthony Op the Red got another try just before the half and made the most of it. Bradley hit receivers Aidan Doherty for a 10 yard gain then Manzi again for 12 yards more along the way. Setting up a 5 yard touchdown run by Richie Markwarth behind the blocking of Owen Gilligan and Santino Garofalo as the first half expired. The Red picked up right where they left off with the opening drive of the 3rd quarter set up by a 25 yard Markwarth rush, Shane Aylward found the end zone from 10 yards out diving over a key block from his quarterback Bradley. PAT converted on a Bradley to Markwarth pass making the score 20-0. To close the day’s scoring, Aylward again reached pay dirt this time from 46 yards out putting the game out of reach at 26-0. The Red defense was tremendous against a Lowell squad that outsized the Pride. Although they bent they did not break and recorded their second shutout of the season. Behind the edge defenders Garofalo, Will McKay and Matt Rosemond and line backers Robert Kimtas and Aylward the secondary was tremendous totaling 3 interceptions and numerous pass deflections. Doherty collected one and Manzi had two Lowell passes for himself and almost had a third to end the game.
Junior Division “Junior Varsity”
Tewksbury Blue Pride Junior Division Junior Varsity 12 Manchester 0
The Tewksbury Blue Junior Varsity continued their win streak against Manchester on Saturday. They played one of their best games of the season taking the opening kickoff and controlling the ball for the entire 1st quarter. Hunter DeLonais then scored on a sweep play on the 1st play of the 2nd quarter. The offensive line controlled the Manchester defense all day with exceptional key blocking from center Mike Duggan, Matt Brennan, Owen Hernandez, Ryan Keane, and Garrett Kingston. QB Sean Phaneuf had an awesome day on the ground and more importantly in the air. Hunter DeLonais caught four passes and scored the only 1st half touchdown. Mike Kelly caught a big pass for 36 yards which lead to Jared Doyle’s first touchdown of the season. Mike Kelly, Hunter DeLonais, Jared Doyle, Richie Lavargna, Connor Charron and Sean Phaneuf all racked up yards on the day controlling the tempo of the game and the clock. The true teamwork showed in the defense as Blue Pride had their second shutout in two weeks. Big plays came from Drew Timmons, Sean Kaiser, Rory Power, Danny Lightfoot, Jared Bova, Connor Charron, and Sean Oliveira. Aggressive line play came from Richie Lavargna, Owen Hernandez, and Mike Kelly. Rory Power saved a touchdown when he raced down a Manchester running back to stop him short of the end zone. The team is now 5-1 on the season.
Tewksbury Red Pride Junior Division Junior Varsity 14 Lowell 6
The Red Pride developmental B squad won it’s second in a row and looked impressive in their effort over the Lowell B’s. The Red Pride took little time to strike, similar to their A team counterparts, after 20 yard plus runs by both Kyle Darrigo and Ethan Exilhomme, Sean Fahey took a counter the last 20 yards for his first touchdown of the season. Darrigo rushed for the converted extra point. Darrigo was a workhorse on the afternoon collecting chucks of yards at a time. Just prior to the halftime whistle he ripped off a 15 yard scamper making the score 14-6 which held for the final. Another play of note was when Mark Bradley connected with Colin Bozak who made a circus catch for a key fourth down conversion late in the game keeping the opponents offense off the field stifling any comeback attempts. Defense was stout with a core defensive line play by Colin Bozek, Aidan Leffler and Colin Fullerton blasting through the offensive line and being very disruptive in the Lowell backfield. Linebackers Cam Cimmino, Kyle McHugh (1 INT) and Darrigo (1 INT) were swarming the ball carriers and collected two interceptions along with their numerous tackles. Justin Flynn, Mark Bradley and Exilhomme roamed the secondary who helped shut down any Lowell passing attempts. Adding to the defense efforts this afternoon was Dylan Dufresne, Kyle Breen and Joe Delucia.
Varsity Division (7th & 8th Grade)
Tewksbury Red Pride 8 – Andover Warriors 20
The Red Pride took home their first loss of the season Sunday afternoon losing to a very talented Andover Warrior squad. The Red Pride came out on defense and was able to shut down the Warrior offense. Following one successful attempt at gaining a first down, Andover was forced to punt and set Tewksbury back deep into their territory. Tewksbury went three and out and they too were forced to punt. The Warriors were able to drive down the field and punch in a touchdown behind a very effective running game. Their conversion was successful and it put Andover up 8-0 for the only score of the first half. The first half saw some great offensive play when Josh Sughrue hit Derek Graffeo for for a pass completion of 20 yards. The Red Pride saw some great running on the ground by Danny Mottolo, Kyle Zervas, Jared Gillis and Franny Pino. Setting up the gorund game was the effort of offensive lineman Justin Paglia, Derek Schumaker, Vincent Hulme, Josh Gill, Cole Wescott, Tanner Lentz, David Aznavorian and Nick Olivera. Coming out in the second half the Red Pride were unable to get anything going offensively and were once again forced to punt. Andover took advantage of the Red Pride's inability to stop the run although great efforts were made by Sam Fortier and CJ Zemetres to contain the ends all day. The Red Pride were able to shut down the passing game of Andover behind the great defensive back play of Brandon Rosa, Derek Graffeo, Brandon Pote, Kyle Zervas, and Johnathan Raschella. Working hard on the line and at linebacker were Jared Gillis, Derek Schumaker, Jay Connolly, Danny Mottolo, and Matt Allen. Andover was able to score on their next two possessions to make their funal total for the day 20 points. On Andover's second to last possession of the game, the Red Pride in a desperate attempt to salvage anything sent the house on a blitz and Jay Connolly was wable to recover a fumble in the Andover backfield and return it 25 yards for a touchdown. Connolly hit Josh Sughrue on the two point conversion to make the score 20-8 which capped the scoring for both teams for the day. Tewksbury looks to rebound next week as they travel to the City of Lowell for their final away road game of the season.