The Navy’s Regulus I and II represented significant weapons systems in the offensive missile category of the 1950’s and 60’s, but they were far from the only ones. The Army and especially the Air Force produced a series of groundbreaking cruise missiles, drones, and decoys for use as attack weapons, and testing and research platforms. Now thanks to Mike Machat and Tony Accurso, and the staff at Wings, we’re pleased to present an overview of some of the Air Force’s mighty missiles and the steely-eved missile men of Cape Canaveral who launched ’em during some of the hottest years of the Cold War.
Under grey Florida skies, this SNARK is in position for a test launch some 5,000 miles down the Atlantic Missile Range. Note scale of missile to figures standing on the launcher. (Photo courtesy of John Hilliard via Tony Accurso)
(Originally appeared in Airpower Magazine May 2004 and reprinted with permission.)
by Mike Machat and Anthony Accurso
Author’s Note: In creating what we hope will serve as a most interesting and authoritative compilation of winged missile data and lore, we encountered a rather not-uncommon situation. While culling information from countless sources including contractor records, personal interviews, historical authorities and even active units involved in the development and operational readiness of all these weapon systems, we encountered numerous cases where specific data proved inconsistent from one source to the next. The quest for such vital information as speed, altitude, range, milestone dates, and even nomenclature of all these missiles yielded answers with wide variations for any given subject. Although many of our knowledgeable readers may have factual information differing from what you are about to read here, we now present what we feel is a most accurate representation of the amazing post-WWII era now referred to as the Golden Age of winged missile development.
Who Will Light the First Match?
This cryptic description of the Cold War has been attributed to any number of sources, but it was the great Douglas Aircraft Company artist, R.G. Smith, who first shared it with this author. Drawing an analogy to the then-current nuclear stand off between the United States and Soviet Union, R.G. explained, “Picture two men standing in a large room waist deep in gasoline. Each one has a match, and each is wondering who will light his first?” That story creates a pretty vivid mind picture of the results complete destruction of both parties in that case, or the complete destruction of life on earth in the bigger picture of global nuclear war.
What follows is the compelling story of some of the many different ‘matches’ held by the U. S. in the days before ICBMs (Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles) became a definitive leg of America’s formidable Nuclear Triad. With the remaining components being manned bombers sitting on perpetual alert and missile-equipped nuclear-powered submarines roaming the world’s oceans, America’s military deterrent stood ready to most-importantly thwart any possibility of nuclear war, or respond in kind to the advances of a nuclear foe if called for. While the results of such a conflict were unthinkable, the cost of not addressing that threat was even more unthinkable. It was then left to America’s burgeoning aerospace industry and military services to come up with the answers.
Developed during the late-1940s in the days when manned space flight was only but a dream, the U.S. armed missile programs accelerated well into the decade of the 1950s and then ramped up in intensity after Russia’s Sputnik was launched into orbit in October 1957. A scientific achievement of lofty proportions, the successful orbiting of an earth satellite also carried a more ominous connotation, for it represented the ability to either place weapons of mass destruction in orbit for future use, or to launch them on unstoppable ballistic trajectories toward any country’s major cities or prime manufacturing centers.
Capitalizing on rocketry carried over from the closing days of WWII, the U. S. developed a series of projects based on both the winged V-1 ‘Buzz Bomb’ and V-2 ballistic missile used by Germany with such devastating effect. Both the Soviet Union and the U. S. were able to harness the expertise of German rocket scientists after the war, and both countries began their rocket programs in earnest. Starting with a horizontal track-launched V-1 knock-off called the Loon and a vertically-launched ballistic rocket based on the V-2 called Bumper 8, America’s scientists and engineers forged ahead to build both winged and ballistic missiles of ever-growing size and payload capability. Endless test launches were conducted at White Sands, New Mexico and Cape Canaveral, Florida desolate and remote locations where these early programs dealt with constant failure and tribulation, and then slowly overcame myriad technical obstacles to achieve the very beginnings of successful U. S. missile operations.
The Matador Enters the Ring
‘Massive Retaliatory Power’. Like ‘Military Industrial Complex’, ‘Supersonic Jet Plane’, and even ‘Rock Around The Clock’, this phrase was squarely rooted in the 1950s. In 1954, President Eisenhower announced that for the first time the United States had deployed its Matador missiles to Europe as part of a “massive retaliatory power to deter aggression”. An early forerunner of today’s sophisticated ground-launched cruise missiles, the Matador served as the first generation of an entire family of weapons that changed the face of long-range strategic warfare forever. Designed from the outset as a surface-to-surface tactical missile capable of carrying either a 3,000-lb. conventional or nuclear warhead, the Martin B-61 Matador was America’s first pilotless bomber.
Controlled electronically from the ground and launched by a solid-fuel booster rocket from a 40-ft.-long 20-ton mobile trailer, the jet-powered Matador somewhat resembled Martin’s new rakish three-engine T-tailed bomber design, the XB-51. The missile actually had the appearance of a Korean War-era jet fighter, only without a pilot’s canopy, and its performance specs were similar as well. Boasting a top speed of more than 600 mph and capable of going supersonic in its terminal dive to a target, the Matador could cover 600 nautical miles while flying as high as 44,000 ft. The sleek swept-wing vehicle weighed 13,600 lbs. at launch, and was powered by a 4,600-lb.-thrust Allison J33 turbojet engine augmented by a single Aerojet solid-fuel booster rocket that produced an immediate 57,000 lbs. of thrust at takeoff.
The Matador Program began in August 1945, and the first XB-61 was launched only four years later on January 19, 1949. By June 1952, eighteen of the bright red B-61s had been launched, and its designation had been changed to TM-61 (Tactical Missile) following extensive testing. Operated by the 1st and 69th Pilotless Bomber Squadrons (PBS) of the 6555th Guided Missile Wing at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, Matadors were launched to both train crews and debug new and highly-classified onboard systems still undergoing development. Operational problems such as the missile’s tendency to breakup during its supersonic terminal dive were solved afterstudious investigations, with 200 lbs. of structural reinforcement providing the fix.
The first operational Matador units were then deployed overseas in 1959 operating as part of the USAF Tactical Air Command, airlifted to bases in West Germany, South Korea, and Taiwan operated by the 1st, 11th, and 69th PBS of the 38th Tactical Missile Wing . By the 1959, an unbelievable number of more than 1,000 Matadors had been built, and as the more advanced internally-guided Martin TM-76 Mace came into the inventory, a gradual phase-out of the TM-61 began. But the Matador, with its nearly 300 launches, clearly stood out as the pioneering forerunner of more advanced tactical and strategic missiles to come, and was by far, the most-flown vehicle of this new airborne era.


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STONINGTON — The Stonington High boys soccer team went undefeated during the regular season, captured the ECC tournament championship and, ultimately, reached the Class M state quarterfinals.
So it’s hardly a surprise the Bears, who finished 19-1-1, racked up numerous postseason honors. They had one All-New England selection, two All-State picks and 10 voted to the ECC Division II All-Star team — five first-teamers and five honorable mentions (there is no second team).
Cam Whalen led the postseason honor roll. The senior center back was named All-New England, Class M All-State and to the ECC Division II first team.
Senior goalkeeper Adam Gibbs earned All-State recognition as well as first-team Division II honors. Junior midfielder Jamison Magowan, junior outside back R.J. Parrilla and senior midfielder Shane Smith were also named to the D-II first team.
Whalen, the top vote-getter among ECC soccer coaches for postseason honors, was a valuable defender thanks to his speed — he’s also a state champion hurdler in track — and a dangerous offensive weapon on set pieces because of his long throw-ins and precise free kicks, both of which created numerous chances for the Bears.
The two-year captain finished the 2017 season with three goals and seven assists. He also played in the Senior Bowl, which features the state’s top seniors.
“You don’t run into players like Cam very often,” Stonington coach Paul deCastro said. “We were very fortunate to have him in our program for four years. We haven’t had an All-State player in 10 years; we’ve never had an All-New England player. It’s a tremendous honor for him.
“There really isn’t a lot he didn’t do for us. It was great to coach him for four years. He’s going to be hard to replace.”
Gibbs was a backup for two seasons before taking over in net, and he was a big reason the Bears allowed only 12 goals all year. In fact, only once did an opponent score more than one against them in a game (a 3-2 SHS win over Bacon on Oct. 18).
His biggest game came against Tolland in the Class M second round, when, with Stonington trailing 1-0, he made two crucial saves on well-struck shots to keep the Bears in the game.
“He’s a great shot blocker who made a lot of great saves when we needed it most,” deCastro said, alluding to the 2-1 win over Tolland.
“And anytime we were in trouble, we had the advantage of playing it back to the goalkeeper,” the coach added, noting that Gibbs grew up playing forward. “So he’s not only great with his hands but tremendous with his feet. There’s not really much question of who was the best goalkeeper in the ECC. It was Adam by a lot.”
Gibbs finished with 10 shutouts.
Smith was the holding midfielder in Stonington’s 3-5-2 formation — the midfielder who held back, “allowed the four other midfielders to attack at will, did the dirty work, defended and did all the things nobody sees,” deCastro explained.
“We would’ve never been able to play the formation without him. He really was the glue for our midfield. We kind of referred to him as our dirt-dog player. He passed the ball to all the guys that got all the goals and all the assists.”
Smith scored once and had three assists.
Magowan developed his game greatly from his sophomore to junior year, deCastro said, and his impact was a major reason for the Bears’ success.
“The other team had to be aware of him at all times,” deCastro said. “He got bigger, better, faster, better with the ball, just made tremendous improvement with his game. … We knew he was going to be a handful this year. Technically, he’s about as good as it gets, not just on our team but in the conference and in the state.”
The versatile Magowan, who played center midfield, wide midfield and forward, was second on the team in goals (12) and first in assists (14).
Parrilla, another junior, has started since his freshman year, deCastro said. He, too, was responsible for the Bears being able to use five midfielders.
“He played every second of every game,” deCastro said. “He’s got a bright future ahead. He’s going to get better. He’s got the aspiration to play at the next level and I think he can do it. He’s really well-rounded — defends well, tackles well, gets forward well, wins a lot of loose balls. He’s a really good player.”
Parrilla had four assists.
Sophomore midfielder Tyler Fidrych, senior defender Will Hardy, senior forward Harrison Hoops, junior forward Graham Johnstone and senior midfielder Jason Kilcoyne were honorable mentions to the Division II All-Star team.
Fidrych had 10 goals and 10 assists out of his center-midfield spot. The improvement he made from his freshman year was “tremendous,” deCastro said. “The sky’s the limit for him. He really contributed a lot to this team as a sophomore.”
Jonstone, who also played wide midfielder, is another 2018 returnee for the Bears. He led the team with 13 goals (including five during the ECC tournament) to go with three assists. “He got the ugly goals, but those count too,” deCastro said. “He has the ability to be at the right place at the right time. We’re counting on him next year.”
Hoops, who scored twice in the Piver Cup final, a 3-0 win over Fitch, finished with nine goals and nine assists. “He has a very powerful shot, good speed, a very talented player,” deCastro said.
Hardy played out of position in the back, and “deserves a lot of credit for that,” deCastro said. “He’s a very hard-nosed player, a great competitor and someone who we’ll definitely miss.”
Kilcoyne played center and wide midfield, was a captain and four-year player for Stonington. He had two goals and three assists. “He was one of our most important players,” deCastro said. “He did a lot of the dirty work, winning 50-50 balls, defending. He was our most underrated player but the most respected.”
Senior Luke Monteiro received the team’s sportsmanship award. Gibbs earned the scholar-athlete honor.

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Blame right-wing panic. For many years, the Republicans have met each catastrophe with a credo I’ve described as “the shock doctrine.” When catastrophe strikes, individuals are frightened and dislocated. They give attention to dealing with the emergencies of day by day life, like boiling snow for ingesting water. They’ve much less time to have interaction in politics and a diminished capability to guard their rights. They typically regress, deferring to robust and decisive leaders — consider New York’s ill-fated amorous affairs with then-Mayor Rudy Giuliani after the 9/11 assaults and Gov. Andrew Cuomo within the early months of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Massive-scale shocks — pure disasters, financial collapse, terrorist assaults — change into splendid moments to smuggle in unpopular free-market policies that have a tendency to counterpoint elites at everybody else’s expense. Crucially, the shock doctrine just isn’t about fixing underlying drivers of crises: It’s about exploiting these crises to ram via your want listing even when it exacerbates the disaster.
On the subject of Merrick Garland, Robin Givhan analyzes Garland’s nomination listening to:
As Democrats and Republicans posed their questions, the thrust of every facet’s interrogation made clear the partisan break up over what it means to place justice into apply. For a lot of the Republicans on the committee, justice appeared wholly outlined as punishment: why sure folks deserve it, how harsh it may be, why it shouldn’t be even harsher and whether or not Hunter Biden will get his fair proportion of it.
They’re champions of legislation and order, particularly relating to ensuring that left-wing antagonists, reminiscent of those that attacked the federal courthouse in Portland final yr or who introduced down Accomplice monuments, are punished. However they had been a bit much less righteous, a bit extra wobbly on matters reminiscent of white supremacy inside police departments and the army. The scourge of systemic racism appears to particularly elude the Republicans who, on Jan. 6, voted to annul the legally solid ballots of 1000’s of Black and Brown residents. These senators stated they had been standing up for legislation and order. Disenfranchisement was punishment for a made-up crime. That was their model of justice.
Dana Milbank says the listening to confirmed “there’s a brand new sheriff on the town”:
It was a transparent message to the violent white supremacists and different home terrorists who thrived in the course of the Trump years, most visibly of their assault on the Capitol final month: There’s a brand new sheriff on the town. Garland vowed that home terrorism “will likely be my first precedence” as legal professional normal and promised to “do every part within the energy of the Justice Division” to cease it.
For 4 years, President Donald Trump railed about “law and order” whereas breaking the previous and undermining the latter. In Garland, we see a restoration of precise legislation and order. Timothy McVeigh’s prosecutor has the backing of teams such because the Fraternal Order of Police, however he’s additionally decided to struggle discrimination, as he defined throughout Monday’s listening to.
Journalists have pieced collectively sufficient about numerous Trump monetary dealings to display the excessive probability that he has dedicated a sequence of economic crimes. There may be in all probability sufficient to cost him even with out the tax types. Giving Vance nonetheless extra info definitely can’t assist Trump.
His outpouring of rage that Manhattan district legal professional Cyrus Vance will lastly have entry to his monetary paperwork suggests the one believable cause for Trump’s evident dismay: He’s very fearful of being charged with crimes.
And, on a ultimate observe, Jennifer Rodgers at CNN dives extra into the implications of the Supreme Courtroom resolution on entry to Trump’s taxes:
whereas untangling eight years of difficult monetary transactions can take time, Vance’s crew possible just isn’t ranging from floor zero, even with respect to paperwork that Trump is being pressured to show over for the primary time. Not solely have investigators discovered lots about Trump’s potential criminality from their unbiased probe over the past yr and a half, it is solely doable that prosecutors already had entry to the tax returns and a few of the different info that the previous president’s accountants will now formally launch. The actual fact is, prosecutors and their investigators have sources, similar to reporters do, and if the New York Times got copies of Trump’s tax returns, Vance’s crew could have as effectively.


MSI Goes All-In on Intel 13th Gen Chips, RTX 4000 GPUs
Intel unveiled its new range of 13th gen Core CPUs today. Combined with the announcement of NVIDIA’s RTX 4000 graphics cards and AMD’s Ryzen 7000 range of CPUs, we’re getting a lot of new parts to build PCs with. MSI has announced a lot of hardware, including both prebuilt PCs and individual parts.
If you don’t feel like building a PC, MSI has a range of new pre-built PCs equipped with the latest hardware for you, joining the party with Dell’s Alienware. The MEG Trident X2 comes with a peculiar, airflow-first design with a front 4.5-inch touch panel on the case for more intuitive controls. If you’d rather have a more simple, yet still eye-catching design, the MPG Infinite X2 has a more conventional-looking case that still has a lot of space for airflow.
Both PCs come equipped with the latest 13th gen Intel CPUs, going up to the Core i9-13900K, as well as NVIDIA’s RTX 4000-series graphics cards. In addition, other pre-built PCs in MSI’s range, including the MPG Trident, the MAG Codex, the MAG Infinite, and the MEG Aegis, were updated with the latest…
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Totally Tracy Collection: Make an impact with this new leaf set from our Totally Tracy Collection. "Be the Change", "Today I have the Power to Change My Story", are just of few of the sentiments in this set. We now have fun chipboard pieces that coordinate with this stamp set to make your mixed media project really stand out.

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Buying short-term health plans in Illinois
- Illinois law limits short-term plans to six months after lawmakers override governor’s veto.
- The state’s insurance department has also warned consumers about marketing tactics in which short-term plans are disguised as ACA-compliant coverage.
- At least ten insurers offer short-term plans in the state.
Illinois law limits short-term plans to six months after lawmakers override governor’s veto
HB2624/SB1737, which was approved by lawmakers in 2018 and sent to the governor in late June, implemented state-level guidelines for short-term health plans. The amended version of the legislation limits short-term plans to durations of less than 181 days and prohibits renewals. In addition, an enrollee cannot purchase a new short-term plan from the same issuer within 60 days of the termination of a previous short-term plan.
The legislation also calls for short-term plans to be sold with prominent warning labels, disclosing the fact that they are not minimum essential coverage, do not cover pre-existing conditions, and do not include coverage for all of the ACA’s essential health benefits.
The legislation was sent to Republican Governor Bruce Rauner on June 29, 2018, and he had 60 days to sign it or veto it. The bill would have automatically become law after 60 days if he had taken no action, but he vetoed it on August 26. In November, however, lawmakers in Illinois overturned Rauner’s veto. The veto override vote in the Senate was unanimous, and there was also very strong support in the House, with an 89-20 vote to overturn the veto.
The legislation is quite extensive and addresses other insurance provisions in Illinois. Most of it, including the provisions relating to short-term health plans, took effect as of when the law was enacted (November 27, 2018).
But as of early December 2018, insurers in Illinois were still marketing longer short-term plans with total durations, including renewals, of up to 36 months. I spoke with the Illinois Department of Insurance about this, and they said they were in the process of sorting this out and were expecting the longer short-term plans to no longer be available as of early 2019. As of late 2019, all of the available short-term plans in Illinois are capped at six months in duration.
Until October 2, 2018, federal rules limited short-term plans to three months in duration and renewals were prohibited. But the Trump Administration’s new rules for short-term plans allow them to have initial terms of up to 364 days, and to be renewable (at the insurer’s discretion) for a total duration of up to 36 months. Until SB1737 was enacted, Illinois was following the new federal rules. But the state’s new, stricter rules supersede the federal rules, so short-term plans are limited to six months in Illinois.
Illinois insurance department: buyer beware
The Illinois Department of Insurance has warned consumers about high-pressure marketing tactics in which short-term plans are sometimes disguised as ACA-compliant coverage.
Which insurers offer short-term plans in Illinois?
- Aspen Insurance
- Companion Life
- Everest Prime
- First Chicago (new as of 2020)
- Golden Rule (UnitedHealthcare)
- Health Alliance Medical Plans
- Independence American Insurance Company
- National General
- Standard Life
- United Security Health and Casualty Insurance Company
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois previously offered short-term plans, but discontinued them in 2016.
Louise Norris is an individual health insurance broker who has been writing about health insurance and health reform since 2006. She has written dozens of opinions and educational pieces about the Affordable Care Act for healthinsurance.org. Her state health exchange updates are regularly cited by media who cover health reform and by other health insurance experts.


Validation of Duque’s Natural Farm for Wind Pump Request
Relative to the enactment of Republic Act No. 10068 – “An Act Providing for the Development and Production of Organic Agriculture in the Philippines and for Other Purposes” otherwise known as the Organic Agriculture Act of 2010, Duque’s Natural Farm is the first farm in San Antonio practicing organic farming.
Since 2013, Duque’s Farm had been using organic fertilizers and is producing their own concoctions in their vegetable crop production. Organic farming not only enriches the fertility of the soil but also reduce the destruction of environment due to the depletion of natural resources by using harmful chemicals. The main objective of this natural way of farming protects the health not only of the farmers itself but also the consumers.
To help the Duque’s Farm sustain organic production and lessen its production cost, the Department of Agriculture – Regional Office III (DA-RFO III) under the Organic Agriculture Program in coordination with the Local Government of San Antonio, Zambales had allocated one (1) unit of windmill pump. And on March 1, 2018, staff from the DA-RFO III – Regional Agriculture Engineering Division (RAED) had visited the Duque’s Natural Farm to validate if the area is feasible for the construction of said wind pump.


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From small farms to large, and for the commercial applicator, MacAllister Machinery will provide you with multiple application solutions. From the SpraCoupe to the RoGator and TerraGator and now including the Willmar loader, MacAllister is your application headquarters.
RoGator products, high-clearance applicator machines, are uniquely designed for applying fertilizer, nutrients, and protective farm chemicals to a variety of crops. The new RG900/RG1000/RG1300 Series sprayers are versatile enough to excel in both pre and post-emergence applications. These sprayers offer the most consistent application in the industry and have infinitely adjustable track widths, making varied crop application quick and easy. With the front reload option operators will no longer have to move the booms to reload due to the new liquid system. While the dry system comprised of pneumatic spreaders or spinners, provides unlimited delivery options for dry fertilizer application. MacAllister Machinery is sure to have the best RoGator applicator machine for your farm.
Maximize your crop production operation with TerraGator applicator machines. The TerraGator Management System (TMS) automatically optimizes engine speed, reduces fuel consumption, and provides maximum application efficiency. MacAllister Machinery is excited to offer these exclusive machines with the industry’s highest load ratings. Their Rugged Axle Tech™ off-road axles and strength coupled with the anti-kickback design, which prevents rough ground shocks from transferring from the axles to the operator, make TerraGator applicators the gentle giants of field crop application.
For years MacAllister retail customers have been asking for a compact loader like the Wrangler. Instead of trying to find you the next best thing, we can do you one better. MacAllister Ag is now a Willmar Wrangler dealer. With its rugged yet simple design, dependable power in a small package, and operator friendly layout, the Wrangler has been a favorite in plants across the state. And with good reason. When it’s time to upgrade or add a loader to your fleet, stop by and see us at MacAllister Ag.

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- 1 How do you clear a check engine light code?
- 2 How long does it take for engine codes to clear?
- 3 How do I clear diagnostic codes?
- 4 Can you reset check engine light without disconnecting battery?
- 5 Can AutoZone reset check engine light?
- 6 Does disconnecting battery clear codes?
- 7 Do engine codes clear themselves?
- 8 Can you tell if codes have been cleared?
- 9 Does clearing fault codes reset ECU?
- 10 What happens if you erase trouble codes?
- 11 Is it bad to clear codes on a car?
- 12 How long do you leave battery disconnected to reset ECU?
- 13 How long does it take for a car computer to reset?
How do you clear a check engine light code?
How to Get Rid of the “Check Engine” Light
- 4 Ways to Turn off the “Check Engine” Light. Method.
- Drive Your Car and Let the Light Go off by Itself. The first and easiest method for clearing the check engine light is driving and time.
- Turn the Car on and off Three Times.
- Disconnect and Reconnect the Battery.
- Use an OBD Code Reader.
How long does it take for engine codes to clear?
But it can take some time. A car usually needs 10-20 successful cycles before it will reset the check engine light. A cycle is when you start your car cold and drive it until it is warm and then until you are done with your driving.
How do I clear diagnostic codes?
here’s how to clear that pesky check engine light with a scanner:
- Grab the scanner and connect the interface cable or device to the OBD2 port in your vehicle.
- Turn the ignition to ON.
- Press the READ button in the scan tool.
- Press the ERASE button on the scanner to clear the trouble code.
Can you reset check engine light without disconnecting battery?
Can you reset the check engine light without disconnecting the battery? You can reset the check engine light without disconnecting the battery by using an OBD2 scanner. If you drive long enough after fixing the problem, most car models’ check engine light will go away by itself.
Can AutoZone reset check engine light?
Originally Answered: Can AutoZone turn off the check engine light? Yes, Autozone can use a scanner to read and clear DTC’s.
Does disconnecting battery clear codes?
The best way to do this would be with a scanner, but if you don’t have one, disconnecting the battery will do the trick on many vehicles. However, disconnecting the battery will not only erase diagnostic trouble codes but also erase drivability, security and radio codes in many vehicles.
Do engine codes clear themselves?
Each throws a very distinct code which will not shut itself off until the issue is fixed. If the condition that caused it to come on is a minor fault, and stops occurring, then yes, it will clear itself. If the condition indicates a larger problem, then it will stay on until cleared manually.
Can you tell if codes have been cleared?
There really i no way of knowing if codes have been cleared. If you get lucky and have a good scanner, (Modis, Autel, etc.) you may be able to locate history codes. If you are looking to purchase a vehicle, ask the seller to allow you to road test the vehicle.
Does clearing fault codes reset ECU?
On numerous occasions. And no, it is not the same as resetting the ECU. The deal is this: If you have a trouble code that triggers the CEL, erasing that trouble code won’t do much unless you’ve fixed what’s wrong.
What happens if you erase trouble codes?
If the DTC is just deleted, the system may not reset the DTC until a certain distance is travelled. This means the system may not be functioning correctly. Another example would be if parts were removed from a vehicle during the repair process and the DTCs were for loss of communication with those parts.
Is it bad to clear codes on a car?
If your main reason for buying an inexpensive scanner is to reset the check-engine light, know this: clearing the code and turning the light off doesn’t mean your issue has gone away. Some check-engine light warnings are temporary—like the aforementioned loose fuel-filler cap or a rare engine misfire.
How long do you leave battery disconnected to reset ECU?
It’s a real tight fit, but if you can find it and disconnect it, leave it disconnected for 30 seconds. The nice thing about this method over the “disconnect the negative cable” method is that you don’t have to reprogram your radio! If you can’t find it, then do the negative cable – again for about 30 seconds.
How long does it take for a car computer to reset?
It could take as little as 30 minutes if you drive exactly in a specified way. Other times it may take a week or so. In the end, it does matter though because the engine control module is constantly learning and making sure your car is running optimally.


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According to IRNA, سیدرضا صالحی امیری During a visit to the Boxing Federation on Monday, he said: “Winning the world medal after 4 years by figures who have been deprived of the region is a turning point for boxing. Everyone must accept the president of the boxing federation حسین ثوری And the head coach of the national team Alireza Esteki Is. Clear the margins from your mind and enter the text. Everyone in the National Olympic Committee and the Ministry of Sports supports this sport.
He continued: “The record of the boxing federation is brilliant and there is no reason to be upset about the margins because people are happy with your success.” Currently, the goal of boxing is to participate in the Olympics and you should focus on that. Obviously, the enemies do not praise you and seek destruction.
The President of the National Olympic Committee said: “The philosophy of our presence has a message and that is that boxing is our goal and we support this discipline and we hope that this discipline will be on the podium in the Paris Olympics.”
Regarding the lack of boxing space and the request to have Hall No. 3 completely until the Olympics, he said: There are 2 administrative units located in this hall. Give us space to place them there and then give that part to the boxing federation. During all this time, the academy and dormitory are at the disposal of boxing and karate. Your concern should be to set up camp in Azadi Complex and we promise not to be in trouble until then. As for the budget, we supported boxing as much as we could, and this support will continue.
Fakhri: The spark of winning a medal has appeared in boxing
Peyman Fakhri The head of the Iranian convoy at the Hangzhou Asian Games, while praising the performance of the boxer and the head coach of the team, said: “One of the important tasks in this period is to hold joint camps with foreign competitors, which has caused a boxing leap.” Fortunately, the spark of winning colorful medals has been shown by boxing, and we will do everything we can and try to provide them with all the necessary facilities.
Sajjadi: We will hear good news about boxing in Hangzhou
Nasrullah Sajjadi The High Adviser to the President of the National Olympic Committee assessed the performance of boxing as appropriate and stated: The work process of the Boxing Federation is growing and there is no greenhouse. Esteki’s presence at the head of the technical staff has played an effective role. I hope boxing goes on with the lights off as well. God willing, we will hear good news about boxing in the Asian Games.


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It is a big step to decide to have a laser tattoo removal procedure. Some people would say it is almost as big a step as having a tattoo done. Although there is really nothing to be concerned about having a tattoo removal treatment, you may still be a little nervous because you’ve heard that it can be painful and will take some time to heal. That is why we have put together this guide with some tips you can follow to make your laser tattoo removal session go smoothly and help reduce the pain it could cause.
Use Numbing Cream
One thing you can do before you go along for your tattoo removal procedure is to apply tattoo numbing cream to your ink. This will help take a lot of the edge off the pain that having a high-powered laser fired at your skin can cause.
Choose Aftercare Creams
Just as using numbing creams before your treatment will help to reduce the pain it causes, there are also aftercare creams you can take after the treatment. A good quality cream could help increase the speed of the skin’s natural healing process and ensure it stays hydrated to keep infections at bay.
Avoid Exposure to Hot or Humid Environments and Sun Exposure
One of the most important steps you can take to protect your skin following a tattoo removal procedure is to control how much exposure it has to hot and humid environments. You need to take especially good care to protect your skin from overexposure to direct sunlight. This can put more pressure on healing skin and could even damage it. As an extension of this, you should also avoid activities like saunas, steam rooms, and swimming. While we are not suggesting you can never do any of these things again, we are recommending that you avoid them until your skin has sufficiently healed.
If you have read enough of these blog posts, related to any form of medical treatment or surgery, you will know by now that one of the tips is always going to be about leading a healthy lifestyle. Regardless of what you did before you had your laser tattoo removal treatment, you need to take good care of yourself and your skin. The healing process relies on your immune system and to maintain your immune system you need to make sure you have regular exercise, a healthy and balanced diet, drink lots of water, and get plenty of sleep.
We are not about to dictate what you should and should not do, but if you really want your removal area to heal quickly, you need to cut down or completely cut out drinking alcohol and smoking cigarettes.
Stick to a Consistent Tattoo Removal Schedule
It is unlikely that your tattoo will be removed completely after just one session. That is why we suggest you continue to consistently follow the above tips each and every time you go along for tattoo removal procedures.

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Dolphins Part Ways With Head Coach Joe Philbin
The Miami Dolphins have gotten nowhere with head coach Joe Philbin running the show over the past three seasons and they finally decided to do something about it. Per reports, Philbin has officially been let go as the team’s head coach.
Dolphins officially have fired Joe Philbin, as Sun-Sentinel reported.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 5, 2015
Philbin is expected to be replaced by tight ends coach Dan Campbell, while defensive coordinator Kevin Coyle could also be fired this week. The Dolphins have struggled greatly on both sides of the ball, but have more surprisingly been ineffective on defense despite signing superstar defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh in the off-season. Suh and many of the Miami defensive players are rumored to “hate” the team’s defensive system, and it’s possible the Dolphins have been acting out against their own coaching staff.
Miami having players that would throw coaches under the bus is bad news for whoever else has to come in and try to right the ship, but changes coming from the top could also help a quick turn around.
There is no denying the talent that resides on Miami’s roster, as quarterback Ryan Tannehill leads a very deep offensive squad but hasn’t yet been able to perform up to expectations in 2015. Moving on from Philbin could potentially help change that, as Philbin’s inability to keep his players tuned in is at least one huge reason the Dolphins have gotten off track during their 1-3 start.
While Miami has been playing below expectations from top to bottom this year, the biggest knock in their past two losses (both blowouts) was that they seemed flat and disinterested. That falls on Philbin, who was already questionable as the head coach after the findings in “bullygate” just a few years ago.
Philbin’s crew took small steps forward in his first three seasons, but still never had a finish better than 8-8 and a slow 2015 start signaled the end of his tenure. A sound offensive mind while running the offense in Green Bay with the Packers, Philbin simply couldn’t make the right calls as head coach and lost control of his locker room.
The Miami Dolphins had been a sneaky sleeper pick to make the playoffs and challenge the New England Patriots for the AFC East crown, but their slow start suggests that is unlikely to happen. Replacing Philbin now has the Dolphins cutting their losses early, though, which could give them a chance to regroup and try to turn their season around. Due to the 1-3 start and the Bills, Jets and Patriots are posing as significant threats inside the division, Miami remains a weak bet to find a way to get into this year’s NFL playoffs.
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Four Pakistani coronavirus patients discharged from Chinese hospital
ISLAMABAD - Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Health Dr Zafar Mirza has confirmed that four Pakistani students that had developed coronavirus disease in China were fully recovered now.
After recovery from the disease, they had been discharged from the hospital in China, Dr Zafar Mirza said in a statement. He added that 98% confirmed coronavirus patients were fully recovered.
He said some people were under observation for the virus across Pakistan. But all of their tests came negative, he added.
He said the government had reviewed the situation in the provinces and closely working with them to provide all assistance.
Dr Zafar Mirza said medical experts’ teams were present at the airports to receive and observe the passengers from China and not a single suspected case was found out yet.
He said that the government had taken all possible measures to protect citizens from coronavirus and its spread in the country. He added there was no coronavirus patient in the country.
He said that the government had adopted special measures at all airports of the country while in early days, all flights from China were suspended.
He added now flights from China started arriving in Pakistan where all preventive measures had been adopted.
He said that instructions had been issued to all major hospitals to make arrangements to receive the possible cases and provide the necessary care.
He said that a daily basis meeting was being held to monitor the situation and revising the facilities and services plan for the suspected patients. He, however, made it clear that so far no coronavirus patient was received at any hospital.
Dr Mirza said that he was personally monitoring the situation and meeting every 48 hours with heads of hospitals, health institutions and all relevant departments to review the situation.
He said the NIH had already issued an advisory and alert on novel coronavirus to all provincial health departments and especially Points of Entries (PoEs) at all airports and ground crossing in the country.
He said the advisory was issued with a purpose to alert and sensitize the health staff all over the country to remain vigilant about any suspected cases coming from affected areas of China and for early detection of suspected cases of novel coronavirus infection.
He said the NIH had activated its Emergency Operations Center to monitor the international dynamics of disease and coordination with Central Health Establishment (CHE), World Health Organizations (WHO) and provincial health departments for national prevention and control.
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Akshay Kumar who is currently promoting his next film Housefull 3 was asked at a recent event what he thought about the full blown-out war between Hrithik Roshan and Kangana Ranaut. Akshay cracked up the entire audience present there by saying, ‘The war isn’t happening in Bollywood, it’s happening in my building.’ For people who did not get the joke, Hrithik and Akshay stay in the same building in Mumbai.
However on a serious note the actor said, ‘I would hope that everything ends in a nice way. That’s what the whole thing is– how long can the war go on? You guys (media) are enjoying it so much. It shouldn’t happen like that. I think the time has come now for it to stop.’
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- Luis de la Calle, Managing Director and Founding Partner, De la Calle, Madrazo, Mancera (CMM); Vice President, COMEXI @eledece
- Luis Rubio, Chairman, COMEXI @lrubiof
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What's at stake in the current North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) negotiations? What would happen in the absence of NAFTA? How can Mexico open up its economy and adapt to the U.S. protectionism? These questions and more were taken up by experts, who covered the "Donald Trump effect" in the neighboring country and on the region's competitiveness. A slowdown in investment in Mexico is already happening due to Trump's rethoric, says COMEXI's Luis Rubio. Mexico should be opening its economy regardless of the U.S. trade policy, says orginal NAFTA negotiator Luis de la Calle. For former federal legislator Agustín Barrios Gómez, the consequences are wider than economic: "We're not neighbors, we're roommates," he explains. A "passive-aggressive" Mexico can affect U.S. plans on security and foreign policy, Barrios Gómez says. For Alan Sotga, the talks are a template for future U.S. trade policy.
- Read COMEXI's paper, Redefining the Relationship for Prosperity in North America.
- Read a viewpoint by Luis Rubio on the risks of ending NAFTA.
- Access resources and analysis through AS/COA's North American Hub.

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Apple's Exploration of Pressure Sensitive Touch Screens Continues
Apple is exploring touch screen technology that determines pressure sensitivity using a combination of capacitive touch and infrared light sensing, according to a new patent application recently published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (via AppleInsider).
The patent describes a method of determining the force of a user's touch on a capacitive screen using infrared transmit lines from transmitters and receivers positioned under the frame of the cover glass. Capacitive touch combined with light would determine both the position of the finger and distinguish a soft touch from a harder touch, allowing Apple to implement gestures that could vary with force.
Using infrared light to determine where a user touches a screen is a method known as Frustrated Total Internal Reflection, or FTIR. FTIR is essentially a light-based way to detect multitouch, bouncing infrared light off of the touch screen to detect interference from a finger. When combined with capacitive touch, the interference measurements can also deduce force.
FTIR has been used by Microsoft for its Perceptive Pixel products, as noted in Apple's patent application. Microsoft offers several large-screened multi-touch sensing devices that use FTIR and offers a technology called Microsoft PixelSense, which is used in the Samsung SUR40.
As implemented by Microsoft, the FTIR technology, which uses cameras to detect light refracted by pressure, allows multiple people to use the device at once and it also recognizes and distinguishes objects that are not fingers.
Though Apple has not yet built pressure sensitivity into the touch screens of its mobile devices, the company has been looking at various techniques for implementing pressure detection over the last several years. In addition to infrared light, Apple has explored force sensors, spring membranes, and pressure sensitive device casings.
Given Apple's continued interest in pressure sensitive touch screens and competing products that already include pressure sensitivity, such as Microsoft's Surface Pro line of tablets, the implementation of the technology in some form or another seems like a logical step for Apple's future mobile devices.
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In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, the President commends the SGF for his consistency and perpetual dedication to duty in coordinating the affairs of the government, noting his rich portfolio of leadership experience, and laurels as governor, minister, senator, and top-flight public servant, which he brings to bear in his current role.
President Tinubu celebrates Senator Akume, extolling the temperance, affability, harmony, and stability he consistently personifies as he coordinates activities both within and with other arms of government; making himself accessible, focused, and dependable in bridging the divide between policy and implementation.
“George Akume is one of the most reliable citizens this country can boast of. The people of Benue have subscribed to his sterling leadership principles and leveraged his remarkable talent for so many years because of what he has always stood for. He will be with you in the best of days, and even most reliably, in the worst of days. The country has been blessed with the dedication and sure-handedness of Senator Akume,” the President said.
While wishing the Secretary to the Government of the Federation good health and strength, the President implores Senator Akume not to relent in his diligent service to the country.
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The NFL’s annual meat market is here.
Don’t listen to anyone who tells you it doesn’t matter. The Bears, in particular, seem to value athleticism with their early picks and there’s no reason to think this year will be any different.
Here are a few players to watch when the combine really gets rolling later this week.
Calvin Ridley, WR, Alabama
Ridley is generally thought to be the top wide receiver but there are questions about whether or not he deserves to be a top-10 pick.
After a 1,000-yard season as a freshman, Ridley failed to reach that mark again in his final two years. While much of the blame for that has gone to Alabama’s horrendous quarterback play, there are still questions about the wideout.
One major thing NFL teams will need to see is if Ridley is taller than six-feet, like he is listed. If he comes in shorter, teams are going to question his ability to play outside. Since 2010 only two receivers who measured under six-feet were drafted in the top-10. Neither — Tavon Austin and John Ross — have worked out so far.
Even if he is six-foot-one, Ridley needs to show he has at least good athletic ability to create separation from defenders.
Read DBB’s Saturday Scout column on Ridley HERE.
Tremaine Edmunds, LB, Virginia Tech
You don’t often see off-the-ball linebackers who look and move like Edmunds.
Expected to measure in at around 6’5″, 250 pounds, Edmunds is a player a lot of teams are going to want to take a close look at. In addition to his freakish size, he flies around the ball and could be a menace covering the middle of the field.


Scientists are making biodegradable flip-flops out of algae. Algae used to give bioprinted tissue an oxygenated boost. One of the challenges in 3D printing biological tissue lies in the fact that the cells may die before oxygen-delivering blood vessels grow into the material.
Harvard scientists are addressing that issue, by adding algae to the mix. Led by Asst. Prof. Y. Shrike Zhang, the researchers started by encapsulating photosynthetic Chlamydomonas reinhardtii algae within a cellulose-based bioink. Photosynthetic printing material gets stronger with exposure to light. As a seedling matures into a tree, its trunk and branches become stiffer and stronger.
Scientists have now replicated this effect in a photosynthesis-assisted 3D-printing ink, made partially from spinach. Photosynthesis begins with plant cell substructures known as chloroplasts, which absorb sunlight. They use the energy from that light to convert water and carbon dioxide into glucose, which is in turn used to produce cellulose. Because cellulose is the main component of a plant's cell walls, the greater the amount of cellulose that's produced, the stronger the plant gets. Recent advances in synthetic biology of cyanobacteria. Wound-healing patch of blue-green algae mends skin quickly. By Alice Klein Choja/Getty Images A skin patch made of living blue-green algae speeds up wound healing in mice, and may help to treat chronic wounds in people with diabetes.
About a quarter of people with diabetes develop chronic wounds because they have poor circulation and other complications that make it harder for their skin to heal following cuts and scrapes. In severe cases, the affected body part has to be amputated. Diabetic wounds are sometimes treated with oxygen gas, because oxygen is known to assist with skin healing. Dunaliella. Dunaliella is a single-celled, photosynthetic green alga, that is characteristic for its ability to outcompete other organisms and thrive in hypersaline environments. It is mostly a marine organism, though there are a few freshwater species that tend to be more rare. It is a genus where certain species can accumulate relatively large amounts of β-carotenoids and glycerol in very harsh growth conditions consisting of high light intensities, high salt concentrations, and limited oxygen and nitrogen levels, yet is still very abundant in lakes and lagoons all around the world . It becomes very complicated to distinguish and interpret species of this genus on simply a morphological and physiological level due to the organism’s lack of cell wall that allows it to have malleability and change shape and its different pigments that allows it to change colours depending on the environmental conditions.
History of knowledge Habitat and ecology Life cycle References Sugar turns brown algae into good carbon stores. You may like them or not, but almost everyone knows them: brown algae such as Fucus vesiculosus, commonly known as bladderwrack, grow along the entire German coast.
Giant kelp like Macrocystis or Sargassum grow closely together along the coasts but can also form floating aggregates that can cover the Atlantic from west to east. Some ecologists see this this very productive ecosystem as a marine counterpart to rainforests on land. In these algal forests, large amounts of carbon dioxide are stored, making them an important part of the global carbon cycle. This Type of Algae Absorbs More Light for Photosynthesis Than Other Plants. Algae inside blood vessels could act as oxygen factories.
CHICAGO — It’s a strange mash-up, but it works: Algae living inside tadpoles’ blood vessels can pump out oxygen for nearby oxygen-starved nerve cells.
Using algae as local oxygen factories in the brain might one day lead to therapies for strokes or other damage from too little oxygen, researchers from Ludwig-Maximilians University Munich said October 21 at the annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience. “In the beginning, it sounds really funny,” says neurobiologist Suzan Özugur. Sargassum seaweed links Amazon rainforest fires and the Caribbean Islands. Back on the British Virgin Islands, Horton says it’s been an “educational journey” since the rafts of Sargassum wafted in back in 2011.
The island natural resources officials have learned “what to do, what not to do, when to leave it so it can be incorporated in the sand; when to actually step in, clean it, and move it along.” That journey has had its ups and downs. The downs were most obvious when, in 2011, Horton saw that an abundance of Sargassum can deplete oxygen in the water when it decays. “Because marine life needs oxygen, some were not able to survive,” Horton explains. Cyanobacteria use micro-optics to sense light direction. This paper reaches an interesting and novel conclusion – that phototaxis in the cyanobacterium Synechocystis operates via the cell acting as a microlenses.
All reviewers felt this conclusion was well supported by the data presented, particularly the laser spot experiments in Figure 4. Nonetheless, several issues need attention before we can reach a final decision on the paper. Those identified by several reviewers are summarized below; the individual reviews follow. Pacific Ocean Iron Level Mystery Solved. The middle of the Earth’s oceans are filled with vast systems of rotating currents known as subtropical gyres.
These regions occupy 40% of the Earth’s surface and have long been considered remarkably stable biological deserts, with little variation in chemical makeup or the nutrients needed to sustain life. However, there exists a strange anomaly in the North Pacific Subtropical Gyre ecosystem that has puzzled scientists for years. In this region that occupies the Pacific Ocean between China and the United States, the chemistry changes periodically. Can Better Photosynthesis Help Feed the World?
In the hot springs of Yellowstone National Park, layers of colorful bacteria grow in thick mats.
Near the water’s surface, the green organisms photosynthesize like plants do, using light and chlorophyll to split water molecules and make sugar. Farther down in the mats, the microbes are black. Researchers long assumed that plant-like photosynthesis is not possible for this layer of organisms because they don’t have access to enough visible light. Diatom Microbubbler for Active Biofilm Removal in Confined Spaces - ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces. Bacterial biofilms form on and within many living tissues, medical devices, and engineered materials, threatening human health and sustainability. Removing biofilms remains a grand challenge despite tremendous efforts made so far, particularly when they are formed in confined spaces. One primary cause is the limited transport of antibacterial agents into extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) of the biofilm.
Diatom microbubble scrubber destroys dangerous biofilms (w/video) Robots Made from Algae, Powered by Magnets Can Kill Cancer, Swim Through Blood. When you think of algae, your first thought probably isn’t “robot-making material,” but a group of researchers are hoping that not only will the green stuff be instrumental in making bots, but that it could be a new step towards miniature, bloodborne robots that help protect humans from and perhaps even cure disease. Spirulina, as its name suggests, looks a bit like a corkscrew. Its tiny, and coiled, and it responds to magnetic pulses. This is key, because engineers at the University of Hong Kong believe it could be key to delivering drugs to specific parts of the body where they are most needed, dramatically cutting side effects.
This robot made of algae can swim through your body—thanks to magnets. For decades, engineers have been trying to build medical robots that can deliver drugs or do surgery inside the human body—a somewhat less fantastic version of the 1966 sci-fi film Fantastic Voyage. Now, scientists have manipulated spirulina, a microscopic plant and food supplement, to travel through people in response to magnetic signals. The biohybrid robot could one day carry drugs to specific parts of the body, minimizing side effects. What’s more, the robot—and its magnetic coat—appear to kill cancer cells. Spirulina, an alga, looks like a tiny coiled spring at the microscopic level.


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Good evening, I was unsatisfied with the portion of my soup. The bowl was filled up to the top with water soup but there was only 2 noodles and the chicken was nearly nothing. I’m upset because I was very hungry and I was in my lunch from work and with just the water Of the soap was not enough for my 12 hours shift at work. I’m thinking the container of the soup was nearly empty and no one from the staff had refilled it, I’m just giving a idea of what might had happen in the restaurant.
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Taste of the Week. Bó Rua Farm Cheese
Taste of the WeekBó Rua Farm Cheese
In Ballynoe, in a corner of North East Cork, you’ll find Bó Rua Farm where Norma and Tom Dinneen make excellent cheese. I first came across the cheese - it came on the market early this year - in Sage where chef Kevin Aherne has it on his 12 Mile Menu. If it’s good enough for Kevin, it’s good enough for me.
But I must admit I forgot about it for a few weeks until I met Tom at the Cork Kerry Food Forum in the City Hall. Had a few samples there and bought a wedge or two of this handmade and handsome cheese with great quality and flavour and already a winner at the CÁIS Awards.
One of the secrets is that the milk comes from their Montbéliere cows, also known as red cows (hence the Bó Rua). The breed is known for the exceptional quality of the milk, a quality enhanced by the rich local grass.
It is basically a cheddar style cheese, semi-hard. They make a natural version and then two flavoured varieties, Cumin Seeds and Tomato with Oregano, Basil and Garlic. The Tomato and Herb was the one I enjoyed at leisure at home and is Taste of the Week.
Careful nurturing of the cheese is needed during maturation, with regular turning and grading. It takes a minimum of six months for the cheese to mature, before it can be sent out for customers to enjoy. The rind is inedible, so remove before eating the cheese.
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When the revival of One Day at a Time premiered in 2017, I had the chance to interview Rita Moreno. Towards the end of our chat she told me I had a good vocabulary. “That’s it,” I thought. “I can retire now. I’ve reached the pinnacle of my career.”
That’s because Moreno is a legend. She is the rare EGOT winner—having won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony. Moreno will tell you she’s actually a KEGOT winner because she was awarded the Kennedy Center Honors in 2015. Most known, perhaps, for her iconic turn as Anita in the 1961 film version of West Side Story (for which she won an Oscar), Moreno’s career has spanned over seven decades. She co-starred with Morgan Freeman in The Electric Company (winning a Grammy for the show’s album). She guested on The Muppet Show and The Rockford Files (how she won back-to-back Emmy Awards). She starred on Broadway, winning a Tony for 1975’s The Ritz. That’s not even counting Screen Actors Guild Awards, ALMA Awards, NAACP Awards and countless others. It’s so easy to celebrate Moreno and her incredible career. Now 89, she will next be seen in December in Steven Spielberg’s remake of West Side Story
Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It tells the story of Moreno’s trajectory from when she moved from Puerto Rico to New York when she was five years old to almost the present day. The documentary shows her accepting the Career Achievement Award from the Television Critics Association in 2018. Much has already been covered in interviews and in Moreno’s own biography, published in 2011, but there’s something truly special about having Moreno guide us through the story of her life. There’s nothing fancy about the way director Mariem Pérez Riera interviewed her subject, but clearly Moreno is totally comfortable and at ease. Moreno, who has been an activist for decades, has never been one to mince words or avoid controversy but you can almost sense her relief that now she has the opportunity to be completely open about all aspects of her life and career.
The movie, which boasts Norman Lear and Lin-Manuel Miranda as executive producers, features co-stars of her past like George Chakiris (Bernardo in West Side Story) and present like Justina Machado (her daughter on One Day at a Time). There’s also Héctor Elizondo, Gloria Estefan, Tom Fontana, Morgan Freeman, Mitzi Gaynor, Whoopi Goldberg, Norman Lear, Eva Longoria, Justina Machado, Terrence McNally and Karen Olivo. Riera deftly weaves their commentary in and around Moreno’s interviews, creating a nice juxtaposition between how others see Moreno and how she sees herself. They all gush about the legendary EGOT winner and rightly so. Moreno and her career are inspirations to so many. “She can do it. How close can I get?” Miranda wonders. It’s hard to discuss her without being effusive.
But what truly sets the movie apart is Moreno’s unwavering honesty. While obviously proud of her accomplishments, she doesn’t gush about herself. It would have been so easy for the movie to have been a puff piece. But Moreno refuses to let that happen. She’s candid about the horrific racism she’s faced in her career. As a young actress, she was cast as the generic “ethnic” girl, be it Native American, Polynesian, Egyptian—really any ethnicity that wasn’t white. She also developed an all-purpose accent to match. In so many movies she was cast as the “Indian girl” who was the mistress of the white man. “That’s all I was offered. I had to make a living,” she explains.
The confirmation hearing of Brett Kavanaugh and Christine Blasey Ford’s testimony occurs during the same time as the filming of the movie. Ford’s testimony is set against the sexism and misogyny Moreno experienced. Moreno, whom one executive described as a “Spanish Elizabeth Taylor,” was often cast as a sex object. It’s not hard to make the leap from how Moreno was treated to how Britney Spears was treated to how Christine Blasey Ford was treated. It’s an unfortunate throughline that will remind viewers how far we still have to go.
There was the studio executive who said to her “You know, I’d like to fuck you,” at a fancy Hollywood soiree. There was the agent who raped her. Despite her youth at the time, Moreno doesn’t give herself a pass. “I giggled like an idiot,” was her response to the executive’s vulgar comments, and she confessed that the man remained her agent for many years.
Moreno is equally frank and unforgiving regarding her relationships. She had a seven-year relationship with Marlon Brando, whom she describes as “anathema to my life.” Talk about a good vocabulary. “He was the daddy that I couldn’t please,” she says. Their turbulent relationship was damaging. “I think of it now, I think what was to love?” she says.
The most surprising moment comes from Moreno discussing her relationship with her husband Leonard Gordon, whom she married in 1965. Gordon passed away in 2010 and so many interviewed in the film, including their daughter Fernanda Gordon Fisher, thought their marriage of 45 years was a happy one. Moreno admits she felt relief when her husband passed away: “It’s over. I don’t have to answer to anyone anymore. Living alone is pretty neat. Especially when you like who you are living with.”
Living in your truth has become a catchy phrase, but Moreno is the epitome of it. She is the wonderful, amazing sum of her experiences. We are all so fortunate she decided to go for it.
Director: Mariem Pérez Riera
Release Date: June 18, 2021
Amy Amatangelo, the TV Gal®, is a Boston-based freelance writer and a member of the Television Critics Association. She wasn’t allowed to watch much TV as a child and now her parents have to live with this as her career. You can follow her on Twitter (@AmyTVGal).


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Paint Your Heart Out: Ten Tips, Tools and Techniques to Improve Your Drawing Skills with Mike Sowers
April 20, 2019 @ 9:30 am - 1:30 pm$70.00
Saturday, April 20th, 2019
Ten Tips, Tools and Techniques to Improve Your Drawing Skills
Description: This class will focus on specific ways to improve your drawing, whether in preparation for a painting or for the pure enjoyment of drawing. The workshop will include a slide show, hand outs, short demos and lots of time to experiment with the tools and ideas presented.
Mike Sowers, a 5 year Chestnut member who paints or draws (almost) daily and can regularly be found painting at Warehouse 521, OnTrack Studios, Southgate Studio (the Factory) and Plaza Art Supply.
He has had the opportunity to do courtroom sketches for all the Nashville TV stations and NBC Universal over recent years.
Time: 9:30 am-1:30 pm
Member Fee: $50 Non-member Fee: $70
To Register, go to: Ten Tips, Tools and Techniques
Location: Warehouse 521, 521 Heather Place, Nashville, TN, 37204
Student Levels for this workshop: Beginning and Intermediate
Student Limit: 15
9” X 12” or larger drawing pad
2B, 4B and 6B pencils
sharpener + sand paper or sanding block, also for sharpening
kneaded eraser and. 6” ruler, either metal or plastic
Several tools will be brought by the instructor for you to try out
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Brian Poole was the lone bright spot at cornerback for the New York Jets in 2019. They need to do everything in their power to retain him.
Poole was 26th in receptions allowed, 13th in yards allowed, seventh in yards per reception and ninth in yards-per-target. He was 19th in completion percentage allowed and 30th in passer rating allowed.
Poole shut down slot receivers across the league and he did so for only $3 million. Obviously, the Jets aren’t going to be able to keep him at that salary. After a breakout season, Poole is going to be looking for a raise.
He’s set to hit the open market on March 16. The New York Jets can not afford to let that happen. General manager Joe Douglas has too many other needs to allow his best CB to walk in free agency this year.
What would a new contract look like
After a breakout year for Poole, he’s going to expect a raise; that’s a no brainer. The real question is, “How great of a raise?” The truth is that slot CBs don’t get paid that much, despite their increasing role on the field.
The highest salary for any player who has spent at least 50% of their time in the slot is just $7 million a season. That contract was given to Bryce Callahan by the Denver Broncos following his breakout 2018 campaign.
With the rise in cap and Poole’s age, it’s likely that he’d look to beat Callahan’s contract. With that in mind, something along the lines of a four-year, $32 million contract makes sense.
That would extend Poole through his age-31 season while resetting the market for slot CBs. It also keeps his salary low enough that the New York Jets aren’t handicapping themselves by signing him like they would if they went out and signed a Byron Jones.
That would currently be 27th among CBs in annual value, right in line with his passer rating allowed number. It’s fair value for how he played last season. Nobody would question that.
That said, the real crux of the deal will be the guaranteed money. Callahan got just $10 million in guaranteed money. That leaves him vulnerable to being cut this offseason after missing 2019 with injury. Poole would likely look to get at least two years guaranteed.
The New York Jets likely won’t want to give that much guaranteed money. Slot CB play is the most inconsistent year-to-year of any position in the secondary. Considering Poole wasn’t as great in 2017 and 2018, it’s hard to believe that this break out year is the real him.
Poole was just 26-years-old at the start of the season. It’s possible that he simply put it together and played his best. At his age, that’s certainly possible. When big, long-term money is at stake, it’s possible.
From Poole’s perspective, he’d likely want something around $18-20 million in guaranteed money. That would protect him for two full seasons and give him some cushion if he’s cut in year three. Joe Douglas isn’t likely going to want to go that far.
Given how volatile slot CBs are, he’ll likely want to come in at a much lower price—something in the $11-13 million dollar area. That makes it so that Poole would have one year fully guaranteed and a second-year mostly guaranteed.
It would give Douglas flexibility so he could cut Poole if he was absolutely awful in 2020 in a Trumaine Johnson way. It would also give Poole coverage so that if he did have a drop in production from elite to good or okay he would have enough dead cap that he likely wouldn’t be cut.
Contract negotiations like these are complex because every dollar counts. Both sides are likely to take firm stances o the guaranteed money. It could lead to an unfortunate split.
In the end, the New York Jets need to re-sign Poole. They simply don’t have the resources to replace him with so many other needs. He’s also a perfect fit in Gregg Williams’s defense, so it’s likely that he’ll fit to keep Poole on the roster.
The New York Jets only have one more month to get a deal done with Brian Poole. They should do everything in their power to get this deal done. Joe Douglas should lockdown slot CB for the foreseeable future and quickly move to the next issue.


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Today is a browsing day, looking to find some new and interesting books.
Here is a FREE Western Romance that could be interesting. I think we downloaded another one similar to this yesterday.
Broken Ranch (The Sisters of Clearwater County Book 1)
Five separated sisters are looking for answers. Who knew they’d find love and acceptance in each other?
Rosie Parker is the outlaw’s oldest daughter and she’s not sure she wants to know about any others out there. When she and her little sister find out there’s more, they have to decide just how much they want to pursue outside of their own lives and how much they want to leave in the past.
When Rosie meets a man who’s looking for meaning in his own family connections, she has to face her longing to be loved and find a family she can be a part of.
As Rosie seeks a redemption she didn’t know she craved, she’s in danger of losing her heart and her pride. Can she find what she’s looking for? Or will she need the help of her long-lost sisters to find what she’s looking for?
A FREE book from last fall – read, enjoyed, and happily seen again. This is a favorite of mine. It is definitely not the usual as it has the distinct habit of travelling in unexpected directions. I liked it enough to read it again, if only I had the time.
A Woman of Fortune (Texas Gold Collection Book 1)
You never know what you’re really made of until you lose everything.
Texas socialite Claire Massey is living the dream—designer clothes, luxury cars, stunning homes. But everything comes crashing down when her charming cattle broker husband is arrested for fraud. Suddenly she finds herself facing attorneys, a media frenzy, and a trail of broken hearts. Betrayed and humiliated, Claire must maneuver incredible odds to save her family—and discover a life worth living.
Author Kellie Coates Gilbert delivers a story both poignant and emotionally gripping that celebrates the kind of fortune that lasts.
Another FREE book I’ve seen before, in 2017. I can still remember it being a favorite and I do plan to take the time to skip through and refresh my memory on this one.
The Watchmaker’s Daughter (Glass and Steele Book 1)
India Steele is desperate. Her father is dead, her fiancé took her inheritance, and no one will employ her, despite years working for her watchmaker father. Indeed, the other London watchmakers seem frightened of her. Alone, poor, and at the end of her tether, India takes employment with the only person who’ll accept her – an enigmatic and mysterious man from America. A man who possesses a strange watch that rejuvenates him when he’s ill.
Matthew Glass must find a particular watchmaker, but he won’t tell India why any old one won’t do. Nor will he tell her what he does back home, and how he can afford to stay in a house in one of London’s best streets. So when she reads about an American outlaw known as the Dark Rider arriving in England, she suspects Mr. Glass is the fugitive. When danger comes to their door, she’s certain of it. But if she notifies the authorities, she’ll find herself unemployed and homeless again – and she will have betrayed the man who saved her life.
I’m currently reading and enjoying Snow Angel, sad it is not still a bargain for you.
When Noah Wesley heard the faint sound outside the door of his remote Alaskan mountain cabin during a violent nighttime blizzard, it was no less than the voice of God that urged him to take a closer look, soon to discover his snow angel.
Unconscious and more than half frozen to death, her name, as Noah would later learn after boldly saving her life, was Elizabeth, a beautiful young woman, fragile yet fierce, and intent on discovering gold like so many others in that region during the late 1800s.
I hope there is something here that captures your interest.

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The Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council, or NOPEC, has negotiated a contract with a NextEra Energy wholesale power company to supply about 500,0000 Northeast Ohio electric customers in 13 counties. NextEra, based in Florida, will replace FirstEnergy Solutions on Jan. 1. NOPEC is a consortium of more than 100 communities.
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SOLON, Ohio -- The Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council, or NOPEC, has approved a three year contract with NextEra Energy Services Ohio, a subsidiary of Florida-based NextEra Energy Resources, to supply power to some 500,000 Northeast Ohio consumers and small businesses.
NOPEC made this decision 10 days after current supplier FirstEnergy Solutions canceled its contract.
NextEra is already supplying NOPEC-represented customers with natural gas, much of it from Ohio shale gas wells, at a discounted rate.
The electric contract, which still must be approved by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, is set to become effective on Jan. 1, the day after NOPEC's contract with FirstEnergy Solutions ends.
Under the NextEra contract, consumer prices for the first eight months of 2017 will be fixed at rates that will be roughly 6 percent lower than the regulated price set by the Illuminating Co. and Ohio Edison, said Chuck Keiper, NOPEC's executive director.
In other words, consumers represented by NOPEC won't see a difference between the non-regulated FirstEnergy Solutions rate they have been paying and the new non-regulated NextEra rate, said Keiper.
But on June 1, when utility power prices increase to a higher, three-month summer rate, the NOPEC-NextEra fixed price will also increase, but the discount will continue to be roughly 6 percent below the prices charged by the Illuminating Co. and Ohio Edison.
Here are the numbers, according to NOPEC.
The NOPEC-NextEra residential power price for consumers whose electricity is delivered by the Illuminating Co. will be 4.982 cents per kilowatt-hour from January through May. The small business price will be 5.25 cents per kWh.
The NOPEC-NextEra residential power price for consumers whose electricity is delivered by Ohio Edison will be 4.906 cents per kWh from January through May. The small biz rate will be 5.26 cents per kWh.
The power prices are only part of an electric bill. Delivery charges levied by FirstEnergy and its local delivery companies add roughly another 7 cents for every kWh consumed.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration figured the average delivered rate in Ohio in August, the last month for which it released data, at 12.20 cents per kWh. The average U.S. delivered rate was 12.90 cents per kWh.
The EIA figures U.S. residents consume an average of 1,000 kWh per month. FirstEnergy, as well as the PUCO, use an average consumer consumption of 750 kWh.
NextEra is also providing NOPEC with renewable energy certificates, or RECS, equivalent to about half of all the power NOPEC customers will use, said Keiper.
"Because NextEra has so much green content in their [power] mix, we were able to negotiate ... a product that contains 50 percent renewable energy credit, so it has been generated by a much cleaner energy source," said Keiper.
The contract calls for NextEra to use $10 million in the revenues it earns here ove the next three years to build renewable energy, though not necessarily in Ohio, due to the state's freeze on renewable energy.
"Not only will you know you are getting a greener supply, and therefore not causing as much carbon footprint but you will also know that the money you are spending on electricity will help create a greener future," said Keiper.
Keiper said NextEra was one of about two dozen companies that contacted NOPEC when FirstEnergy Solutions 10 days ago abruptly cancelled the last three years of its nine-year contract, effective Dec. 31. the contract allowed each side to leave, if it provided a 60-day notice.
The FirstEnergy subsidiary announced 10 days ago that it was terminating its contract with NOPEC three years early, as permitted. NOPEC then tried to cash in an irrevocable letter of credit worth tens of millions of dollars the company had signed when it became NOPEC's supplier in 2010.
NOPEC and FirstEnergy Solutions are still tied up in a legal battle over the company's insistence that its contract documents remain confidential.
This story has been corrected to reflect the annual seasonal power price increase that occurs from June-through-August.


100,000 rounds of ammo & several rifles stolen at US gun show
Lexington County Sheriff’s Department officers responded to theft reports from several vendors who were taking part in a gun show just outside of Columbia, South Carolina over the weekend. “Several people had items stolen from their trailers parked overnight Friday. Each victim was part of the event and storing merchandise in the trailers,” Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon said, in a press release.
The thieves managed to get away with at least five firearms from one trailer and at least 100,000 rounds of ammunition that was stored in bags, cans or cases from another motorhome. The $19,000 worth of stolen inventory includes at least 40,000 rounds of the 5.56mm ammo typically used in NATO rifles, carbines and machine guns. In addition to Ruger Elite, two Rock River AR-15s, one CMMG MK4 and a Fire for Effect 5.56mm pistols, the culprits stole another 60,000 rounds of .308-caliber ammunition, typically used to hunt wild animals.
Thousands of bullets stolen during weekend gun showWe estimate more than 100,000 rounds of ammunition were stolen from the Jamil Temple parking lot during the gun and knife show this weekend.Our work on the case continues. More info: https://t.co/b3hR1LI9Ib#LESM#LCSDnewspic.twitter.com/WhbSDQCyAJ— Lexington Sheriff (@LCSD_News) August 6, 2018
“Five firearms were stolen from one of the trailers,” Koon said. “They’ve all been entered into a national database as stolen.”
Police are now asking for public assistance to help them with the investigation which, along with the local authorities, is also being handled by the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Firearms, Tobacco and Explosives.
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Chapter 13: Brotherhood
Looking at Mu Feng who was being humiliated by others, some of the Mu disciples actually felt sorry for him. Of course, there were also some who felt angry when the others mocked him.
“Hmph, he’s such a shame to our family! Even if he has Ling Gu, what use is it? No matter how talented he is, he’s still a cripple!”
Mu Qing said in disdain.
“Huh, you see that? That’s what we call ‘shameless’. His Meta-pulses were already damaged but he still wants to show off his talent? What a shameless person!”
Mu Qing had made some effort to keep his voice down, but not Shang Guan Qianzhi. He laughed loudly and said sarcastically without bothering to lower his voice.
Shang Guan Qianzhi laughed at Mu Feng in a loud voice. His speech was full of sarcasm.
“Haha, that’s right, little lord. No matter what, the Mu family is considered one of the upper-ranked families. Mu Feng has indeed brought shame to his family!”
“Yeah, exactly. If I was him, I wouldn’t have come for today’s test!”
The disciples from the Shang Guan family chimed in and started chattering among each other.
Among the Yun family’s disciples, only Yun Qingwan looked at Mu Feng with worrying and pitiful eyes.
At this moment, Mu Feng realized that he was standing at the cusp of public opinions. He looked down at the crowd and finally got a taste of the bitterness in life.
Meanwhile, Zhao Heng also shot Mu Feng a look full of disdain. He then glanced up sideways and nodded at somebody who was up at a nearby building.
On the other hand, Mu Feng clenched his fists, stared at Zhao Heng, and said with a laugh: “Elder, my Meta-pulses are indeed destroyed. However, life is a long journey, and nobody knows who will be the one laughing in the end. Remember what you said today, as one day in the future, I’ll make you take back your disdainful words and prove to you that a young man’s dream is able to come true.”
Mu Feng pointed at Zhao Heng and said determinedly.
A few adults from the crowd couldn’t help but feel a hint of respect towards Mu Feng, as the words he said weren’t those that would normally be said by his peers. However, his future was bound to be bleak since he was now a cripple.
Just as Mu Feng finished his sentence, Mu Feng turned around and was about to leave.
Zhao Heng shouted coldly.
“Is there anything else?”
Mu Feng stopped in his tracks and asked, without turning back to look.
“Hmph, I would like to see how you will prove yourself. How about we make a bet?”
Zhao Heng said with a cold laugh.
“Oh? What kind of bet?”
Mu Feng turned around and faced him.
“You’re now 15 years old, right? The academy will be recruiting again in two years. In two years, if you manage to defeat him in a fight, I will apologize to you and admit that I’m wrong in public. However, if you can’t, you will have to kowtow and apologize to me in front of the public. Do you dare to bet?”
Zhao Heng sneered coldly while pointing at Shang Guan Qianzhi who stood among the crowd.
Upon hearing his words, most of the elders frowned.
Zhao Heng definitely crossed the line today. He is a Yuan Dan level cultivator. How could he be angry with a young man?
“Haha, I’d love to fight with the genius, Mu Feng, in two years!”
Shang Guan Qianzhi stepped forward and said with a laugh. He had already reached Tong Mai Ninth Sky and would breakthrough to the Zi Fu level in no time. If he trained for two years at the Royal Wudo Academy, he was positive that he could win in a fight against Mu Feng.
“So what now? Do you have the guts to accept the challenge?”
Shang Guan Qianzhi said with a laugh. Zhao Heng also looked at him and smiled coldly.
“Wait, I don’t agree!”
At this moment, a girl’s voice rang out. It was Yun Qingwan.
“Yun Qingwan stepped forward and said: “I reject this deal! I’m willing to fight with Shang Guan Qianzhi on behalf of Mu Feng in two years!”
Just as Yun Qingwan finished her sentence, the crowd was in an uproar.
Although Mu Feng was now a cripple, Yun Qingwan still didn’t want to give up on him. The crowd was jealous.
When Shang Guan Qianzhi saw that Yun Qingwan actually spoke up for Mu Feng, it sparked anger in his heart and he said furiously: “Mu Feng, don’t tell me all you can do now is to hide behind a woman?!”
Mu Feng took a deep breath, looked at Wan Er who was looking at him worryingly, and shook his head.
Then, he looked at Zhao Heng with eyes full of determination and said coldly: “I accept your challenge, but, if I’m the one who wins the match two years later, you’ll have to apologize to me in front of the whole capital, gouge out one of your eyes, and say that you’re blind.”
“Hahaha, deal! I’m dying to see how will you achieve that!”
Zhao Heng laughed loudly.
Yun Qingwan looked at Mu Feng with a trace of anger. He shouldn’t have been so reckless and accepted the bet.
However, Mu Feng smiled at her and mouthed out a few words.
Have faith in me!
“He’s such a bully! What kind of academy is this? I wouldn’t mind it if I didn’t study here! Brother Feng, I’ll stay by your side. I, Mu Kuang, pull out from this year’s enrollment!”
All of a sudden, Mu Kuang stepped out from the crowd, stood beside Mu Feng, and said.
“You’re my good brother indeed!”
Mu Kuang’s action warmed his heart. No matter how the world mistreated him, he had a good brother who was willing to stay by his side.
“Mu Kuang, are you out of your goddamn mind?!”
A man who resembled Mu Kuang shouted.
“Father, I’m not, these guys are! Brother Feng joined the army when he was nine and he brought pride to our family by killing hundreds of enemies and fighting for our country. But what about them? As Mu disciples themselves, they gossipped and criticized him when others talked behind his back! Why didn’t they say anything before? They’re nothing but a bunch of jerks! I, Mu Kuang, only respect two people in my life. One of them is uncle Mu Tian, who died while defending our country, and the other is Brother Feng!”
Mu Kuang pointed at the Mu family’s disciples and his dad and said with a cold laugh. He remained his stand beside Mu Feng.
“Do you guys even know how many battle scars Brother Feng has because he defended our country? What have you done in return? You all are just a group of spoiled brats! How dare you say that Brother Feng is a cripple? If you are really talented, why don’t you go fight in battle and come back with two enemy heads?”
Upon hearing his words, the Mu disciples turned red and remained silent. His father was speechless as well.
“I will pull out from this year’s enrollment as well.”
At this moment, Yun Qingwan also stood beside Mu Feng and said, causing another uproar.
“Wan Er, how could you…”
Mu Feng wanted to say something, but Wan Er held his face and said: “You are the wind, and I am the leaf. The leaf will go anywhere the wind blows.”
Her smile was like a fountain that nourished his wounded heart.
Mu Feng was teary and felt that he didn’t need anybody else in the world.
Meanwhile, Zhao Heng and the elders expression had changed drastically. Yun Qingwan was one of their potential best students, if she pulled out and enrolled in another academy, it would be a significant loss to the academy.
“Stop this nonsense!”
At this moment, a man stepped forward. It was Yun Hai.
Yun Qingwan looked at Yun Hai. Yun Hai clasped his hands towards Zhao Heng and the elders and said: “Dear elders, my daughter was talking nonsense just now, please don’t take her words seriously.”
“Father, I’m not…!”
“Silence! I am not your father if you pull out from the Royal Wudo Academy! And you, Mu Feng, don’t forget what you had promised me!”
Yun Hai said coldly as he looked at Mu Feng. He then knocked Yun Qingwan out and held her in his arms.
“Of course I remember.”
Mu Feng replied.
“Good. Dear elders, I am so sorry for all the inconvenience caused by my daughter. I will send her to the Royal Wudo Academy myself tomorrow.”
Yun Hai carried Yun Qingwan and shot an apologetic smile towards the elders. He then left after glancing at Mu Feng.
Looking at Wan Er being carried away, Mu Feng clenched his fists.
“Don’t you worry, Wan Er. Feng will never let you down. Never!”
Mu Feng then walked down the stage with Mu Kuang without bothering to look at other people’s reactions.
The bet soon became the hottest topic in the city. However, people already knew how would it end — Mu Feng will have to kneel down and apologize in public.
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