Passed away at Hillside Manor, RR # 5 Stratford on Sunday, June 24, 2018 in her 91st year. Betty resided in Stratford and was formerly of Milverton. She was a daughter of the late Roy & Flora (Oesch) Schauber. Beloved wife of the late James W. Ranney (1987). Loving mother of James Ranney (Elizabeth Atkinson) of Nanoose, BC, and Debra Ranney of Stratford. She will be missed by her beloved dog Buddy, and many nieces and nephews. Also missed by sisters Rose Crocker of Stratford, Shirley Ziegler (Bob) of Milverton, Sharon Worth (Clair) of Katrine. She was predeceased by her brother Murray Schauber, Ross Schauber in infancy, sister Maxine Schauber, Lenore Meyers, and Joan Stinson and in-laws Loa Schauber, Bob Crocker, Roger McClory, Bill Meyers, Elmer Gropp, and Bob Meyers.
Betty was a member of St. Paul's United Church, Milverton.
At Betty's request, there will be no visitation or funeral service. Cremation has taken place. Interment of ashes in Greenwood Cemetery, Milverton.
I loved your Mom and remember how she taught me the afghan square in one hug afghan. I always admired how she decorated her home and always dressed so beautiful and always full of life and conversation. Our Deepest sympathy to Debbie my Maid of Honour!
Our thoughts and prayer are with you Deb. and Jim. many good memories. you hold a special place in our heart.
Jim, Beth and Debra, so very sorry to hear of your Mom's passing; it's always hard to lose a parent no matter how old we are.
Sorry to here about your dear mom's passing.She was a very lovely lady.
Thinking of the many memories of the Ranney family as neighbours in Milverton. and of their Grandma Ranney who lived two doors away from us .
Thinking of you as you celebrate her life and the many good memories you have.
Sorry to hear of your loss. I will miss seeing the two of you out and about.
Your mom was near and dear to my heart while growing up at "the farm".
My thoughts are with you upon her passing.
Our deepest sympathy Jim and Debbie. She was a very good friend.
We were so sorry to hear of your mothers passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all as the days go by.
So sorry about your loss. It is a time for remembering the good times. You took very good care of your mom. Be at peace knowing you did all you could and she appreciated it.


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South Africa Tour – Final Day in Cape Town
By Len Friesen, Tour Leader
This is the day of departures. In fact, it has already happened as Lois and Nancy departed for the airport and a Durban add-on about 2 hours ago. There is a certain melancholy in the air, and not just from me I think. Don't many of us experience that emotion as a wonderful experience comes to an end? So it has been for almost every TourMagination trip I've ever led (or, even better, led with Mary).
But I didn't tell you about yesterday did I? Well, we visited the "District Six Museum" yesterday in Cape Town. This "Museum" is actually a living memory of a mixed race (as it is termed) settlement in the heart of Cape Town that was cleared for a Whites-only settlement in the 1960s. Our "tour" was led by a gentleman who had been born and raised in District Six until the forced departure. He talked about his rich childhood and the pain of the dislocation as he walked us around the photos that made up the museum. It was a sobering visit, and in some ways brought a full circle to a tour that began 10 days ago (it seems like we've been travelling for months actually) in Johannesburg's great Soweto.
We then were dropped off at the Eastern Bazaar for lunch, in the heart of the city. Anyone who thinks that TourMagination is just some travel company should have joined us for lunch yesterday. There were no tour busses to be found at the Eastern Bazaar. That's because there were no tourists to be found. We were truly in the heart of the city, and people finally had the chance to eat Bunny Chow. It's terrific. It's very South African, and it has no rabbit. But you'll really need to sign onto the next tour to South Africa to find out more!
From there it was a short drive through the Bo Kaap neighbourhood to Signal Hill, with its unparalleled views over Table Mountain, the sea, and the city. We marveled at the views, including the hang gliders who were steadily taking off from right beside us. It was beautiful, a grand way to see the Mother City of South Africa.
The rest of the afternoon was spent wandering about the city, taking in some of the sights we had not seen yet. Most of us went for a walk to Desmond Tutu's St. George's Anglican church, then to the Company Gardens, where you can see the reason why Cape Town exists in the first place (and some of the greatest views of Table Mountain); others made their way to other destinations.
We then gathered for an evening meal at "Momma Africa" on Long Street. The cuisine, the décor, the live African marimba band was spectacular. The mood was buoyant. Many of us ended the evening walking down Long Street in the early evening hours. Once again, what other "Travel Company" puts you so directly into the lives of those who actually live in the place you are visiting.
I will end my tour blog with this message. I am typing it out at the edge of the V & A Waterfront. About 7 meters in front of me lies the Atlantic Ocean, its waves crashing in along the cost. Robben Island, which was Nelson Mandela's prison those many years when South Africa was transformed, lies 5 miles off shore and I can see it clear. If I turn ever so slightly to the left I see the magnificent, jaw-dropping, city-defining, world-renowned Table Mountain.
It is a splendid day in Cape Town. I am sorry that I couldn't share the leadership of this tour with Mary. But I could not have found better travel companions than those who signed up for this tour. And a heartfelt thanks to TourMagination for making it all happen. We have been blessed indeed.
Signing off for TourMagination's South Africa tour for 2018,
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Soaring past $9,000, it packs enough momentum to go even higher
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Whether it is investors seeking out higher risk assets or the upcoming 'halving', Bitcoin is getting a lot of attention. Image Credit: Gulf News Archive
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Bitcoin recorded a significant rally that allowed it to erase virtually all of the losses resulting from the mid-March meltdown. This led other crypto coins to post notable gains as well.
"Bitcoin is slowly recovering from its coronavirus crash as appetite for risky assets improve and as the highly awaited halving event nears," said Edward Moya, senior market analyst at OANDA.
Shockwaves
The entire value of cryptocurrencies has jumped $71 billion in the past day. Bitcoin, which accounts for most of that movement, was at $9,200 — or up 16 per cent in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap.com. The latest rally led BTC from March lows of $3,800 to highs of just over $9,000.
The first digital coin has gained 6 per cent since the start of Thursday as of 11.30 GST. Now, analysts add that it will remain trading with a bullish bias in the short-term amid high volatility.
The second-largest coin Ethereum is currently changing hands at $220, rising by 8 per cent on a day-to-day basis and 2 per cent since Wednesday. Gains were recorded among others in the top 100 cryptocurrencies. Streamr DATAcoin (DATA) was up 63 per cent at $0.0808, Siacoin (SC) was up 35 per cent at $0.0023 and OmiseGO (OMG) was up 20 per cent $0.8119.
Rallying on 'halvening'
Industry participants attribute the rally to two factors — central banks' monetary policy, as well as an upcoming event known as bitcoin halving, or 'Halvening'. The odd word is crypto-speak for a recurring ritual in which the supply of newly created Bitcoins entering the market — the lottery-like reward paid to Bitcoin "miners" for sustaining the network — drops by half. This will be the third such dropoff, which occurs about every four years.
Previous halving events too led to price rises. This is widely attributed to the process making it far more costly to mine for Bitcoin; since supply will likely increase at a slower rate, demand for individual Bitcoins increase, thus increasing the price.
The 'Halving'... there is a lot being built up for the upcoming Bitcoin event. The change in investor sentiments is palpable. Image Credit: Gulf News Archive
Market-wide recovery
"Bitcoin is also benefitting from a broadly weaker US dollar, which should see steady pressure as demand for safe-havens continue to ease as larger parts of the global economy reopen," Moya added.
Stocks markets overall have not been reflecting the dire reality on the ground these past few weeks.
This, analysts say, is mostly the result of economies being extremely clear that they will do anything to make sure there is economic stability, with central banks pledging to keep their benchmark interest rates at record low levels until economies recover.
But now as a result of new money printing, analysts see cash flowing into equities, as well as crypto.
UAE blockchain projects
The nascent Bitcoin boom will put the UAE blockchain projects on a strong footing in coming days. The reason being that the rally comes on the heels of the country's Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) ruling on regulating crypto assets late last year, a move analysts widely considered providing greater clarity for crypto-related projects here.
The UAE has generally been considered having a supportive stance when it comes to the blockchain industry, barring a few highly restrictive countries, such as Iraq and Kuwait. The move signaled that the nation was open to creating guidelines that give more reassurance and stability to businesses owners who may want to enter this field.
Stable rally?
The cryptocurrency's ongoing recovery also proves to be more stable than those seen in years past, as data indicated that investors widely engaged in "dip buying" throughout the past several weeks. "The overall Bitcoin market is now in a more profitable state than it was prior to the crash – indicating investors bought the dip," wrote analysts at blockchain analytics platform Glassnode.
With this upward trend coming after what appears to be a month-long bout of extreme accumulation from investors, analysts say the latest trend has been driven primarily by retail investors.
Data from blockchain intelligence platform Skew shows that interest on popular crypto trading platform Bitmex has been dwindling in recent times, which dropped on Thursday due to extensive short-position liquidations. What this suggests a lack of engagement from active crypto traders.
The halvening
An event known as bitcoin "halving" is happening in May and it's to do with a pre-programmed change in part of bitcoin's underlying technology known as blockchain.
The bitcoin world works with so-called "miners" with high-powered computers competing to solve complex math problems to validate bitcoin transactions. Whoever wins that race gets rewarded in bitcoin.
Currently, miners are rewarded 12.5 per block mined. The rewards are halved every few years to keep a lid on inflation. By May, the reward per miner will be cut in half again, to 6.25 new bitcoin.
This essentially reduces the supply of bitcoin coming onto the market. Halving, or halvening, is an event that happens every four years. Previous halving events have preceded big price increases in bitcoin.
Bitcoin halvings are important events for traders because they reduce the number of new bitcoins being generated by the network. This limits the supply of new coins, so prices could rise if demand remains strong.
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what about a simple PWM generator??
you know Pulse width modulator ckt..
I am saying this as if you control the input.. there wont be any need for lossful components like a resistor..
PWM is great! Can be made using cheap timer ICs like 555.
thats what I was talkin about!!
but i dont tink u want that much ....... "small motor" ........u said?
i suggest u to use irf840 which is a n-channelMOSFET capable iof driving abt 8a(continous) & 32a(pulsed) current thru it. u an connect this to o/p of 555 which which ll produce the necessary pwm o/p. for bidirectional rotation u can form a bridge n/w. moreover u don't need to use fwd's since they are already inside the mosfet's.
i suggest u to use irf840 which is a n-channelMOSFET capable iof driving abt 8a(continous) & 32a(pulsed) current thru it. u an connect this to o/p of 555 which which ll produce the necessary pwm o/p. for bidirectional rotation u can form a bridge n/w. moreover u don't need to use fwd's since they are already inside the mosfet's. i have used these mos in my stepper drive prj. i works fine with all kinds of pulsed o/p.it is specially designed for this purpose.
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Is the AntiChrist Alive and On Earth Today?
I happen to believe that there will be a time on earth called the Tribulation Period which is referenced within the Bible. I also believe that the Bible teaches there will be a very charismatic ruler who will come on the scene and become the ruler of the world at that time. His title is the Antichrist.
This Antichrist will try to prove to the world that he is God. The Book of Daniel tells us that he will be a very convincing individual, love of money, great ruler, will sign a peace treaty with Israel for 7 years, will then in the middle of the 7 years turn on Israel and murder 2/3 of the Jewish nation.
I have been asked many times, Do you think the Antichrist is alive today? Will we as Christians know and see him? Who do you think he is?
The answers are: Yes I do think he is alive and on earth today. No we Christians will not know who he is nor will we see him, for God will take us out of the earth before he is revealed. II Thess. 2. Who do I think he is today?
I have done some research on a possible subject who could be the Antichrist, but no-one will know for sure until we Christians are gone. But today, the person whom I believe fits more of that description and interestingly enough, his name virtually adds credence to my theory. His name is Emmanuel Jean-Michel Frederic Macron, the President of France. Why, you might ask, does he stand out over the others? Let's look at the meanings of his name:
Emmanuel: Means in the Hebrew: "God with Us"
Jean: Derived from the Hebrew word "Yochanan" , meaning "YHWH" "God is Gracious".
Michel: Hebrew meaning "Who is Like God"
Frederic: "Peaceful Ruler"
Macron: Comes from Ptolemy Macron who was Antiochus Epiphanes' General who stopped the Maccabean rebellion of the Jews.
The press in Europe has called him: "The new king of the EU", "the next leader of Europe", "he could become the de facto leader of the world", "Macron loves to play the leader of the free world".
Just a thought!!! Danny
Renaming Common Core Doesn't Change It's Destructive Nature
Did you know that the Alabama State Department of Education likes to state that "we do not have Common Core, we have Alabama College and Career Readiness Standards". They like to call it Alabama College and Career Readiness Standards (ACCRS), but when you go to the Common Core website and click on the map on Alabama this is what it says:
STANDARDS ADOPTED: NOVEMBER 18, 2010
ADOPTED BY: ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
FULL IMPLEMENTATION: 2013-14 SCHOOL YEAR*
http://www.corestandards.org/standards-in-your-state/
In the ELA Common Core State Standards it uses the term "College and Career Readiness" 68 times. In the Math it is mentioned 10 times. Therefore ACCRS is the CCSS and derived its name from the CCSS. Also, every state that adopted CCSS, had to adopt 100% CCSS. Alabama added a few standards of their own, but they had to adopt all of CCSS. A lady can marry and change her last name, but she is still the same person with just a new last name. You can rename things to try to hide their real identity, but they are still the same.
Want proof that Alabama Standards are Common Core standard?. See the attached side by side comparisons that we did of the so-called New Math Standards, which are not new, but they are Common Core! The ALSDE can state they do not have Common Core, but they cannot deny that they did not plagiarize them. By the way, the Common Core State Standards mentions "avoid plagiarism" 11 times in its standards. Apparently, the Alabama State Board of Education needs to reread their so-called own standards, which has the same statement 12 times within its standards. They tell the children not to plagiarize, yet they violate their own standards. In other words the AL State Deot. of Ed. is saying "Do as I say not as I do".
PS. As I stated above, the ELA standards use the phrase "College and Career Readiness" 68 times in the ELA standards. ACCRS uses the phrase 41 times within its standards. Just a thought! I wonder from where the ALSDE derived their name Alabama College and Career Readiness (or Ready)! Let me guess! Common Core.
Look at the K-5th grade comparison charts below. of the New Math Standards that were just adopted by the State Board of Education. It is plagiarized from Common Core. By the way, the only way to not see this is if you are color blind. The SBOE had these in their hands before they voted and so did our Governor.
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Just wondering if anyone had their own theme songs for their own characters, and what songs were they?
Here is my song, atleast as of now for Kreigan Shadowhunter.
Its suit the hero terrificly.
It fit the way he is and acts.
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Q: Angular 4 Readonly input change detection I have following code with readonly input.  am trying to change the value if this readonly input from TS File, but, I am unable to detect change from any function. Below is the example.
<input type="text" class="form-control" id="field1" name="field1" readonly [(ngModel)]="field1" (ngModelChange)="onChange()">

ngModelChange is not working in this senario.

A: You can try to use the (change) instead of (ngModelChange).
Here is some explanation to help you understand this.

A: Use input like this:
(input)="handle($event)"

And Handle event in your typescript accordingly.

A: FormControl to the rescue!!
FormControls and Reactive forms are great and it will save your day! :)
Mark ReactiveFormsModule in your app.module, import FormControl to your component aaand... For demo I used a simple timeout to change the value to trigger the valueChanges:
myControl = new FormControl('')

constructor() { }

ngOnInit() {
  setTimeout(() => {
    this.myControl.setValue('something');
  }, 2000);

  this.myControl.valueChanges.subscribe((data) => {
    console.log('changed!')
  });
}

And template:
<input type="text" readonly [formControl]="myControl">

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P.S if this is input is part of a template driven form, this wouldn't work, since ngModel and formControl shouldn't be used together. So you would be notified of that. So in that case I suggest you go reactive way ;)

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Macau investor awarded Saipan casino licence
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Macau's Chief Executive launches re-election campaign
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Macau's Chief Executive, Fernando Chui Sai On (pictured), launched his re-election bid on Tuesday, promising to fast-track administrative reforms. Mr Chui mentioned a "relatively radical"...
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MBARI Senior Research Specialist Hans Jannasch with the clear profiling float, which is 1.83 meters (six feet) tall. Image: Todd Walsh © MBARI 2016
Peering into the insides of a machine can be a useful way to learn about how it works. MBARI researchers Ken Johnson and Hans Jannasch created a transparent, nonfunctional version of a profiling float, an instrument that makes biogeochemical measurements in the ocean, for educational purposes. To make the clear float, Jannasch collected old, discarded parts at MBARI and from partners at the University of Washington, and replaced the yellow outer casing of the float with a transparent PVC tube.
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Tonight I attended a meeting of the West End Local Community Planning Partnership. The main topic discussed was a presentation on progress on the proposed new schools in the West End. There was also an update on the residents car parking scheme and discussions about the work of the various partner organisations (council departments, police, fire and rescue, the NHS)in the West End.
On Wednesday morning I attended a meeting of the Dundee Fair Trade Forum. The main item on the agenda was the forthcoming Strictly Fair Trade Tea Dance which takes place on 27th February in the Bonar Hall from 10am until 3pm. To see the flyer click here. The point of the event is to encourage people to swap their current brand of tea for fairtrade tea (and coffee or whatever your favourite is!). There is also a website promoting this message.
The event at the Bonar Hall will be fun with stalls, fairtrade goodies and a number of dance groups. Please come along.
On Wednesday evening I attended a meeting of the Sport Dundee the new name for Dundee City Sports Council. This was a very interesting meeting which looked a number of issues such as facilities, and the legacy of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. As an elected member it is important to listen to the views of athletes and the volunteers who make sport happen in Dundee. In this difficult economic period I believe that it is important to ensure that the importance of sport is still recognised.
This Thursday 18th February sees the meeting of the Local Community Planning Partnership in the West End. The meeting takes place at 7pm and will be held in the Tartan Cafe on the Perth Road. The agenda is below, but the main item will be a presentation on the new school projects at the former Logie site. The meeting is open to all local residents.
You can find out about some of the issues the West End LCPP has taken up so far by clicking here.
Tonight I attended the monthly meeting of BARA - the Blackness Area Residents Association. This is an effective group which represents tenants in the Blackness, Corso, Abbotsford area of the West End. There was a discussion about the process by which the council sets rents and tenants made clear that they felt that there should be more consultation and more options offered.
Monday evening saw a meeting of the Development Quality Committee of the City Council. There were six planning applications decided upon, including one in the West End.
I've been asked by the people at WestFest to highlight this important community event which is in its inaugural year. For more information please visit the website. I hope that this festival is a great success and I know that a lot of great work has already taken place.
Dundee WestFest is an exciting community led initiative in the West End of Dundee that aims to celebrate the area's diverse culture and vibrant community spirit. The week long festival will centre on five themes; art, drama and dance, environment, history and music and the week will end with a Parade and Party. The festival is open to all who want to take part, whether that is an individual artist / performer, a small group of local residents or a large organisation.
There will be events for all ages, including some organised through the local schools. The objective is to harness the skills and enthusiasm of people in the West End to showcase their talents and to create a memorable and enjoyable festival that will generate benefits for the residents, local businesses and visitors to the area. The first festival will take place 20 - 27 June 2010; there are plans to make it an annual event.


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In 2014, a little girl passed out while sitting on the toilet. Lastly, more than two years later, doctors have reckoned what caused the episode and similar episodes that have taken place since.
Brooke Abate has spent the last four years trying to figure out what is wrong with her daughter, Jayla.
On the first occurrence in 2014, Abate found Jayla pale and unresponsive after passing out while on the toilet. Jayla, then 5 years old, was hurried to the hospital. Doctors at the time told her mother that it was just a virus and sent the girl home.
After that, however, Jayla began frequently having episodes during which she passed out.
According to The Advertiser, Abate brought Jayla to see a number of doctors for heart tests. When doctors found nothing, they referred her to neurological testing at Tulane University in New Orleans. From there, she was referred back to a cardiologist. The results of all the testing came back normal, yet Jayla continued to pass out on a regular basis.
"They were random," Abate told The Advertiser. "You never knew when it was going to happen."
In early 2016, doctors inserted a heart monitor into Jayla's chest to see if they could find anything abnormal, but it proved to be no help.
"Jayla didn't have an episode the entire time," Abate said. "It was crazy, like nobody was believing me. It made me feel like I was going nuts. One doctor even said, 'I think it's a cry for attention.'"
On June 22, 2016, Jayla had a bad episode while walking outside with her mother. She told her mom that everything was "turning white" right before passing out. Doctors performed an EKG, but once again the results came back normal. While she was speaking to the heart monitor company on the phone, Abate says her daughter came over and said, "I just want you to know that I love you" before passing out again.
"I was so scared," Abate said. "I thought she was telling me that because she was dying. The ambulance finally came, and Jayla was transported by helicopter to Women and Children's Hospital. While I was on my way there, the doctor called to tell me that they finally knew what was wrong with my baby."
According to the Independent Journal Review, doctors diagnosed Jayla with sick sinus syndrome, a disorder in which the heart stops beating for five to six seconds at a time. The U.S. National Library of Medicine says that the syndrome is usually found in those over the age of 50. Damaged pathways in the heart tissue can cause the disorder.
After finally being able to diagnose Jayla, the family is getting the little girl the treatment she needs. The family says it is a long road ahead, but that they are pushing forward.
"Faith and prayers and the love of our little family keeps us going," Abate said.
Abate says she has one simple piece of advice for other parents struggling to figure out what is wrong with their child.
"Don't give up," Abate said. "Do whatever it takes to find out. As a mom, you know when something is not right — go with that, don't second guess yourself. Stay positive and let your child know that you will not stop until you have answers."
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Liverpool sign Luis Alberto from Sevilla as summer recruitment continues
Sevilla had been difficult over a fee for the young Spaniard but he is now a Liverpool player
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Liverpool have completed the signing of Spain youth international Luis Alberto from Sevilla.
The 20-year-old has signed a long-term contract with the Anfield club after passing a medical, with the deal still subject to international clearance.
Alberto, capped at several levels of youth football by Spain, spent last season on loan with Barcelona B, where he scored 11 goals and collected 17 assists in 38 appearances.
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Scouting report: Luis Alberto, Liverpool's latest Spanish gem
"We are all delighted that Luis has decided to join Liverpool," Reds manager Brendan Rodgers said.
"He has the correct footballing profile and mentality to be a Liverpool player.
"I look forward to working with him to develop his talent and he joins a group of young exciting players at our club."
Alberto admitted he had been surprised when he became aware of Liverpool's interest, but had no doubts about accepting their offer.
"I feel like I'm in a bubble at the moment," he told Liverpoolfc.com. "For me Liverpool is a top team. I feel like I am dreaming and I want to enjoy it to the full.
"I feel very excited, I've never felt so excited before but I'm very happy. I think I am the happiest man on earth.
"I was surprised [when Liverpool showed interest in me]. You never expect this to happen to you. But as the deal moved forward, I became very happy and I wanted to come to Liverpool.
"I have come here to enjoy moments with the supporters - and I know the supporters will help me to never walk alone.
"I hope that between us all we can make this club one of the greatest in the world, once again."
Alberto came through Sevilla's academy and made his first-team debut in April 2011 before going out on loan.
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Is GOP embarrassed to reveal who's funding their elections?
Sen. Mitch McConnell's diatribe against H.R. 1, the new electoral reform bill, explains why Senate Republicans have aided President Trump's campaign to shutter the federal government ("Call it what it is: The Democrat Politician Protection Act," Post-Standard, Jan. 20. 2019). The Republicans, he says, want to drain power and money from Washington. Apparently, many of them see destroying the national government that the Constitution established in 1789 as a good thing.
You wouldn't know it by reading McConnell's op-ed, but H.R. 1 seeks to limit money's role in politics, partly by making it possible to know who bankrolls politicians. McConnell's real problem with the bill stems from the embarrassment politicians might experience if we knew too much about who financed their election. But voters should have a right to know whether wealthy donors, corporations or foreign powers fund a politician's election campaign. Getting that information in the public domain does not attack free speech, it just enables voters to judge speaker's motives. I suspect that McConnell keeps the government shut out of misguided conviction, but Kentucky voters should know whether a Russian campaign to destroy American democracy might be playing a role, as well.
Many of the other reforms in the package make it easier to vote. McConnell wants to suppress voting because he realizes that most Americans, even those who generally support limited government, oppose extreme attacks on American democracy and politicians who serve the interests of large corporations and the wealthy at the expense of everybody else.
McConnell's views on H.R. 1 are fully consistent with his practice of suppressing votes to control outcomes. He has refused to allow a vote on bills to open the government, just as he blocked a vote on President Obama's centrist nominee for an open Supreme Court seat. He opposes a bill that would open up ordinary people's opportunity to influence elections, because he does not accept the constitutional principle that you let people vote and live with the outcome.
Mitch McConnell's column in the Sunday Post-Standard was brazenly cynical. He led a near-unanimous Senate to pass a spending bill with more money for border security that President Donald Trump was willing to sign. When Rush Limbaugh and Fox News decided that this was a betrayal of Trump's followers, the president changed his mind, and so did McConnell. Now it's the Democrats who refuse to negotiate?
He pointed to the Democratic rejection of the Tax Reform Bill, the big tax give-away to his corporate sponsors. However, the deficit is already ballooning and the burden will be passed on to "the American people" he claims to care so much about. McConnell then derided the "bureaucracy," as a Democratic excess, but the folks who make the government function are the very people being squashed by the Trump shutdown.
What makes keeping up with the Republican point of view so difficult is the constant repetition of a few catch phrases. Those who hold their base so enthralled are like the old antique Chatty Cathy dolls with their short list of endlessly repeated responses. The only difference is that they pull their own strings!
Now that I have read Mitch McConnell's diatribe, "Call It What It Is…" (Jan. 20, 2019), I understand why we have a stalemate over President Donald Trump's shutdown. The problem is the Republican Senate leader.
How many spin-doctored labels can one man apply? First, "middle-class tax cuts" were actually for the top 1 percent and raised the deficit to record heights. Second, "regulatory reform" put lobbyists and conflicted corporate types in charge of agencies to undercut the laws they were supposed to implement. He says that Democrats refuse "to invest in border security," which is false. They refuse to use taxpayers' dollars to fund a useless wall — a symbolic political promise that will not provide border security.
He calls the House bill to make our elections fair again a Democratic "power grab," when the truth is that Republicans in red states have robbed citizens of their right to vote by gerrymandering, changing the rules when they lose a governorship, closing voting sites in minority areas, enacting onerous voter identification requirements, and now, in Florida, removing duly elected election officials and replacing them with Republican lackeys. So what McConnell apparently fears is that the ongoing Republican power grab will be stopped by this bill.
Since McConnell's diatribe is so obviously biased, I cannot believe a thing he says about H.R. 1. Luckily, our Rep. John Katko voted to support this bill, understanding that our Constitutionally protected right to vote is fundamental to our democratic nation. McConnell runs the Senate as if only his extreme right Republican agenda has any merit. He could end the shutdown if he would let the Senate vote on the House appropriation bills. However, I fear he has lost whatever ability he had to see reason.
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Pick of the Week Podcast – Episode #420 – All-New Invaders #1
Paul Montgomery has returned to join Conor Kilpatrick and Josh Flanagan in discussing the week in comic books! Plus–just how cool of a lady was Martha Washington?
00:02:23 – All-New Invaders #1
00:10:03 – Batman #27
00:15:11 – Deadly Class #1
00:21:25 – Star Wars: Legacy #11
00:23:57 – Bad Dog #6
00:27:24 – All-New X-Men #22.NOW
00:32:57 – Harley Quinn #2
00:34:01 – Pretty Deadly #4
00:35:22 – Zero #5
00:37:09 – Captain America #15
00:39:18 – Wolverine and the X-Men #40
00:41:10 – Sex #10
Paul and Conor Talkin' Trades:
00:43:07 – The Walking Dead, Vol. 19
00:45:27 – Old City Blues, Vol. 2
00:47:43 – Revival, Vol. 1 & Vol. 2
00:50:10 – Sabertooth Swordsman and the Mayhem of the Malevolent Mastodon Mathematician
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00:52:41 – Ryan C. is worried about Marvel's publishing strategy.
00:56:44 – Monty D. is confused by DC's recent cancelations (and non-cancelations).
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Scarlet-Batman says:
All-New Invaders #1 was stellar! The art was kind of weird in places but I'm ok with a bit of goofiness, so long as the product as a whole does not overtly suffer. Speaking of Flaming guys, doesn't Johnny Storm just un-fire his hands and carries people around? That, to me, would seem to have the same problem of cooking those you save, given that their heads will be less than an arms length away from Johnny's blazing chest…
A lot of people are complaining about Harley Quinn #2's characterization of Poison Ivy as being very out of character for her New 52 persona. It kind of is, given that she is an anti-hero(-ish) now but on the whole I like the return of Ivy and Harley's girlmance. Also, many are outspoken haters of the Beaver. I really don't get why, I think it is a cool way to get into the inner workings of Harely's mind without spending obtuse amounts of time listening to her debate things in her head.
I think double shipping is good and bad. On the one hand, I like getting my stories faster, especially on books I love. On the other hand, it costs twice as much, which invariably crowds out other great books you may have otherwise purchased and enjoyed. This is doubly true for those on strict budgets.
However, I was thinking about the fact that DC was, essentially, releasing Batman weekly (4 Batman titles). The only difference between that and a double shipped book is the fact that you have different ongoing stories, rather than one continuous one. That makes it easier to pick and choose, as some will appeal to you but others may not but at the same time, you won't get the "whole story" unless you buy all of them.
From my own perspective, I am collecting All New X-Men and Superior Spider-Man, both of which are double shipped (well the former is double shipping like every other month it feels like but still). When I look at my pull list, those two titles definitely pop two other titles out of my pull list since I have a budget. However, I like those titles, so it doesn't bug me. Back when Marvel NOW started, many books were being double shipped, which caused me to drop Cap, Iron Man, Thor*, Avengers, etc. These were books I liked but did not love. I couldn't justify crowding out two titles I could like to keep a single title I kind of liked on my pull list. That to me is the real problem with double shipping – it absolutely kills (at least my) interest in books that are good but not great.
Moving forward, I believe the model to take is not double shipping, per se, but pull the same maneuver Marvel made with Avengers. It was double shipping but now it has been split into two titles – Avengers & Avengers World. Both books' stories are written by Hickman** but they follow different sub-sets of characters and have different plots. However, given that the two titles share the same cast of characters and have the same creator, it is easy to foresee crossovers abounding and plot elements migrating back and forth between books. In that way, I could just buy Avengers and not worry about World (or vice versa). It's almost like middle ground between Double Shipping and Two Independent Titles. I'm sure many would dislike this method as well though.
* Thor is a cool book but reads way better in trade.
** Hickaman crafts the overall story for World but lets his buddy do the actual writing
Master Destructo says:
Interesting ideas, Scarlet-Batman. I definitely prefer the Hickman Avengers model over the straight-up double shipping of a title. With the Avengers model, you could conceivably just decide to buy one of the semi-connected titles, but with All-New X-Men, you can't really decide to just buy all the even-numbered issues. Of course, the publisher might prefer the double-shipping for that very reason. But you're right, it's a double-edge sword since it may cause a lot of people just to drop the title all together. But with double-shipping (or quadruple with Batman Eternal) and increasing prices (Batman, Daredevil), it seems like the Big Two are fine with a smaller readership that's willing to pay more and more. But I worry that the bubble may burst again using that model.
Conor Kilpatrick (@cskilpatrick) says:
"Speaking of Flaming guys, doesn't Johnny Storm just un-fire his hands and carries people around? That, to me, would seem to have the same problem of cooking those you save, given that their heads will be less than an arms length away from Johnny's blazing chest…"
It's definitely a problem for all flame people.
And by problem, I mean a funny thing to talk about.
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Bad Dog #1 came out in February 2009. Five years ago…
That means they are averaging more than one issue a year! Huzzah! 😛
Hmmm surprised that ALL NEW INVADERS #1 got PotW. I Didn't really like it that much, but enjoyed Deadly Class #1 a lot. First ever Remender comic that I actually liked.
MY pick of the week was BEDLAM #11. ANOTHER awesome Nick Spencer series
"I want to see him go berserker on Aetna." I'd buy that comic.
I sympathize with Josh about there being too many good titles right now. A book like Deadly Class a couple years ago would have stood out as something I HAD to read. But now it doesn't make the cut unfortunately.
I know it's fairly frequent that someone will mourn the loss of the iFanboy pull list here in the comments. I wanted to mention a site I recently stumbled across. It's a critic review aggregator that also allows user reviews. Just last week it added a comments section as well (to be able to discuss each comic individually). The site is pretty elegant in it's design and functionality, but right now it's like a vast, beautiful playground with very few kids playing. I wanted to invite members of the iFanboy diasopora looking for a place to discuss each week's comics to come check it out. comicbookroundup.com
gobo says:
For Ryan C (and anyone else burned out on Marvel's high prices and double shipping), if you've got a tablet (or like reading on your computer) you should absolutely check out Marvel Unlimited. If you've dropped those books you clearly don't mind being "Behind" on things so MU's 6 month lag probably won't be an issue. It's easily the best bargain in comics and totally renewed my love for Marvel
That's a good suggestion!
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I don't see where you guys are coming from with "Batman" at all.
"This is Batman before he knew what he was doing!"
Yes, that's a well-established trope of all Year One-ish storylines. You're acting like Snyder thought of it. It's fine, but par for the course.
"Wow, unlike 'Year One' you actually think that Bruce is in jeopardy with the cops!"
I fail to see how Year One had any less dramatic tension in that regards.
"Wow, Gordon is actually on his own here without any support!"
He didn't have hardly any support in Year One either. He had the one female policewoman for an issue or so; that was it.
I'm enjoying Zero Year okay, but your reviews of it here just scream "We are homers for Snyder who will believe anything he tells us and figure out ways to justify it."


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Q: Why is $ \mathbb{E} \limsup\limits_{n\rightarrow\infty}X_n = \mathbb{E} \lim\limits_{n\rightarrow \infty} X_n$ For a sequence of positive random variables $X_n$ (which i assumed is not nessesarily monotonically non decreasing). Assuming that $\lim\limits_{n\rightarrow \infty} X_n = X$
I don't understand why $ \mathbb{E} \limsup\limits_{n\rightarrow\infty}X_n = \mathbb{E} \lim\limits_{n\rightarrow \infty} X_n$.
Because according to my understanding, $\lim\limits_{n\rightarrow \infty}X_n(\omega)$ for disjoint $\omega$ is not necessarily increasing, hence for disjoint set of $\omega$ $A$ and $B$, it could be either $\limsup\limits_{n\rightarrow \infty} X_n (\omega_A)= X(\omega_A)$ or $\liminf\limits_{n\rightarrow \infty} X_n (\omega_B)= X(\omega_B)$


I am thankful for the freedom to step away from negativity, and redirect to the positive instead. I'm not sure why negativity is so insidious, but it certainly seems to creep in and take over sometimes even before we know it. Kind of like adding food dye to batter and stirring until the dye becomes evenly distributed throughout the batter. Those few drops can affect the entire batch of batter, much like one negative person can affect the mood of several people in a room or on a social media page. We have to actively, maybe even aggressively, fight negativity by focusing on the positive instead.
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but you can limit the access they have to you.
change the direction of the conversation.
at how your positive words can influence others.
that negative words can affect your spirit.
The effect of negativity–its heaviness–reminds me of how I feel when my asthma flares up. It feels like it's taking my breath away and crushing me. Then the nebulizer breathing treatment alleviates that heaviness and restores easier breathing, much like focusing on positive things restores a much lighter, happier environment.
Have you felt that heaviness of negativity?
Do you speak up to redirect the conversation into a more positive path?
I am a highly sensitive person and I find negativity really drains me. I have to separate myself from it whenever it's possible and I find myself changing the subject or not engaging in certain conversations. Specifically lately with the presidential election. I think we can all feel it's weight!
Yes..stepping away from negativity is the best advice ever! Thank you!
These last few months have been so incredibly negative. I find myself staying away from social media as much as possible which, in retrospect, is not a bad thing. The negativity is so draining and depressing.
I love the quote. And gratitude is so important and some days I forget to remember that.


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Game 1/4: Winnipeg Jets vs. Calgary Flames
This shall take a while.
By HappyCaraT@HappyCaraT Feb 1, 2021, 9:00am EST
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After a weird one-off game against the Vancouver Canucks that we are going to collectively forget, the Winnipeg Jets are playing a four game series against the Calgary Flames. If you do not think that tomorrow's game will feature Groundhog Day jokes, you do not know this blog at all.
But first with the Flames: they are one of the stronger teams in the North Division. They beat the Montreal Canadiens in regulation becoming the first team to do so. However, they still got outchanced and outplayed in that game, so all is not lost. That said, the Flames are a good team and after Andrew Mangiapane escaped supplemental discipline for a hit to the head of Jesperi Kotkaniemi, they are at full strength as well.
The Jets are looking for a bounce-back game. They are going to need to play all three periods this game unless the Flames decide to not play all three periods as well. Wouldn't that be nice. But they probably will have to play all three periods and that is something that the Jets have struggled with. They no longer simply overpower teams and that is becoming an issue for them. We shall see if they can do it tonight.


Ø "You defiled your sanctuaries with your many sins and your dishonest trade. So I brought fire from within you, and it consumed you. I let it burn you to ashes on the ground in the sight of all who were watching" (Ezekiel 28: 18, NLT).


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Japan's Asahi to buy AB InBev's businesses in five countries
December 21st 2016 | Multiple countries | Food and drink | Multiple companies
On December 13th Japan's Asahi Group Holdings Ltd said that it had agreed to buy Anheuser-Busch InBev NV's (AB InBev) assets in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Hungary and Romania for €7.3bn (US$7.7bn).
Under the deal, the Japanese brewer will get the rights to five AB InBev brands, including Pilsner Urquell, Kozel and Tyskie. It will also acquire any assets in the aforementioned countries that were owned by SABMiller Plc prior to its recent merger with AB InBev.
The deal is one of a series of divestments planned by AB InBev in order to achieve regulatory approval for the merger. The two companies combined operations in October, creating an entity that accounts for 30% of global beer sales.
The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2017. Upon completion, the Japanese company will account for a 9% share of the European beer market, excluding Russia, according to a Bloomberg report. Europe is Asahi's second-largest market, after Japan.
In October, Asahi acquired SABMiller's Peroni and Grolsch brands for €2.5bn. These acquisitions are expected to help the Japanese brewer counter slow growth in its domestic sales due to stagnating demand.
May 3rd 2016
ABInBev puts up more SABMiller brands for sale


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Saddle Slingers: ENVE Grodeo Ride Report
Written by Kate Thayer, on July 06, 2022
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First Things First: Meet Chrissy!
Chrissy is the latest Saddle Slinger! She's been preparing and training for the event in the past few months on the down-low but was stoked nonetheless to come out and rep the Saddle Slingers in the Grodeo gravel race. Since we haven't had the chance to give Chrissy a proper introduction, here's a little bit about her.
Since our readers haven't heard much from you in the past couple of weeks, tell us a little about yourself and your experience/relationship with cycling.
Chrissy: I'm from Poughkeepsie, NY where I was primarily an MTB-er starting at the age of 14. I work as an LVT in Emergency / Critical Care Veterinary Medicine. I moved to Utah 6.5 years ago. I am still an MTB-er but more of a roadie these days.
I bought my first gravel bike this past winter only because my BF has one and I wanted one more avenue to ride with him. I love the combination of road and dirt and am signed up for the Wasatch All-Road later this summer. YIKES.
You joined the Saddle Slingers recently, what was that like in terms of getting involved and training?
Chrissy: Madi, KJ, and I all have different schedules and techniques to get ready, but luckily all 3 of us are about the same pace on gravel and it worked well to keep us motivated and to keep us together as the mileage and elevation got up there.
Just for fun: favorite riding snack?
Chrissy: Gummy worms!
KJ's take on the Grodeo:
THE GRODEO! It feels like it's been a long time coming! We have been talking about this event since before I got home from Army training back in February. We spent countless hours in the saddle earning the fitness necessary to tackle today's course. There were a lot of ups and downs on our roadmap to this point. There were many good days and some really not-so-good days. Alas–the day had come.
June 25th, 2022: We woke up early and took Madi's Subaru Forester to get the packet pick-up on time. We were some of the first people to arrive, which bode well for our preparedness leading into the ride.
With time to spare, we got out of the car and shut the doors eager for a leisurely start to a highly anticipated day. To our dismay, we realized that the keys were locked in the car. With 45 minutes till the starting gun, time was no longer our ally. Not looking great.
So we started asking everyone around us if they had something to unlock a car with. No one had ANYTHING. Not even the police who were to escort riders up Ogden Canyon. I called Alison, who snapped into action and called Ronnie, the U.S. commercial director at ENVE and a good friend of the shop. He graciously offered to drive us to the top of the canyon so that we could do the rest of the Grodeo once our spare keys arrived. Luckily this fiasco only shaved off about 12 miles from our original route. This was fine, but we still had a long hard road ahead of us.
By the time we got to the first feed station, we were with the rest of the group. The atmosphere was boisterous. People were stoked to be out riding. The first feed station featured pickle shots and an endless heap of snacks. The riders cheered each other on in fun party shirts from atop a unique array of bicycles. After this first feed station, we started up a pretty technical climb with lots of chunky rock gardens called the Gun Smoke Grind.
Coming from a mountain bike background definitely gave me the leg up on this particularly technical section of trail. Lots of people walked, and a handful took a tumble. I felt right at home and had a lot of fun trying to climb up the technical parts. At the top of the techy climbs, there was an unofficial stop.
We went down into this little oasis, there was shade, Axe throwing, and some Roulette to be had. It was super fun! We continued on and then made it to aid station two right before we dropped into the Wellsville / Paradise portion of the ride. I really enjoyed being there; a lot of the Grodeo course was similar to Ragnar, which I had done a few times prior to this, so I felt at home.
We found ourselves riding through Paradise (Utah!) with a solid, diverse crew of riders. This group was composed of a few people from Colombia, South Korea, California, and the Greater Salt Lake area. Adam, who had previously worked at Rotor – a company best known for power meters that has their U.S. headquarters here in Salt Lake City - happened to be a part of this group. It was super awesome to ride with him and was a real morale boost on the really long climb up a section called The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly.
This section doesn't seem all that hard on paper, but it felt like the hardest part of the Grodeo. Fortunately, there was an aid station at the top! This aid station featured hot dogs and more food, a Ronnie sighting, and our very own mechanic Steve Smock was also at the aid station! It was so great to see them again. They both made sure we were well taken care of and had everything we needed for the next part of our ride.
The ride down from the aid station was an easy downhill. Or it was until it wasn't. After a small descent and a tour de neighborhood, the course transformed into a steep uphill single track in which the grade maxed out at an evil 13%. On a normal day, it would not have been that bad, but after all those miles, it was hellish. I am not ashamed to say I had to walk some of those sections out of pure fatigue.
Then, in the distance almost like a mirage, there was someone cheering me on at the top of the hill telling me I was "almost there," to which I responded, yelling, "don't lie to me!" I had heard that phrase before and anytime someone said that they were lying. This guy wasn't!
I got to him and he took my bike, parked it in a safe place, handed me a cold drink, and gave me a fist bump to congratulate me! It was Rotor, the fourth aid station's sponsor.
Adam was also waiting there at the top chilling in their pop-up lounge. Everyone there was so friendly! I had met most of them, and their dogs when I went to pick up parts for Contender from their U.S. headquarters. We sat down to pet a cute dog and enjoy a drink and the pleasant ambiance. Soon, we pressed on with the finish on the horizon.
We were on the home stretch and were itching for the finish! Aside from a few difficult singletrack climbs, and a nice descent, the end stretch was relatively straightforward. At times I definitely wished I was riding my mountain bike, but I was really grateful for my 45mm tires. My hands definitely went numb from the jarring vibrations, but completing technical descents on a fully rigid bike is a reward of its own.
We finally got out of the canyon and raced on the bike path all the way back to the ENVE complex. It was the quintessential final stretch; I could smell the finish line and the atmosphere was electric. We crossed over the finish and everyone cheered when we came in! They had food and drinks waiting for us. The sense of accomplishment was sweetened by the Belgian waffles.
Overall, the Grodeo was TOUGH, but so rewarding. The amazing people who volunteered for it, and the awesome cyclists riding in it make the event an unforgettable experience. Thank you to ENVE for having us. Every mile was an adventure.
Madi's Grodeo Write-Up:
WOW, the Grodeo! I can't believe it's already come and gone after so many months of anticipation and training. We've been working towards this event since February. What a day it was, and it was nothing short of an adventure! Of course, it wouldn't have been a true adventure had everything gone according to plan. After our early morning drive to ENVE, KJ and I arrived with plenty of time to get ready for the event. Aaand then, I locked my keys in my car. There we stood, staring into the car with all of our gear staring back at us through the windows: so close, and yet so far away.
Fortunately, my fiance, Mike answered his phone and drove all the way to Ogden at 6:30 am to bring my spare keys; Mike is an absolute gem and my hero for that! With the help of Alison and Ryan, we got in contact with our ENVE connection Ronnie and he shuttled us a little bit ahead of the group. The shuttle was key considering that by that point we had missed the start by about 15 minutes and were 10 miles behind.
From the drop point, the two of us rode about 5 miles to the first climb and aid station. We were greeted with red vines, pickle juice shots, water, soda, nutrition, and bathrooms; a dream for any cyclist! In the midst of our quick break the rest of the group caught up and the entirety of the morning mishap was behind us.
Waiting ahead were all the technical climbs of the ride. The uphills and downhills featured loose rock that, although fun, was just challenging enough for me to justify walking bits of both. After the technical section came to the oasis rest stop. There was roulette, ax throwing, and water fill-ups to get us through to the next station. After our fun at the oasis, we took back to our bikes to keep making headway. The next section of our ride took us around a reservoir and up Highway 89. The climb was challenging but gradual with the promise of the second aid station at the top, filled with snacks and water refills. When we got to the top, there was a larger group resting and getting ready to descend. It was then that we found the group we would ride with for the remainder of the day.
We descended down the highway with our new pod, an eclectic group with folks from all over: Columbia, South Korea, Texas, California, and another Utah local! I loved getting to know these people and chatting about all of the different paths that brought us to the Grodeo. The group kept a good pace and was really kind, always waiting if someone needed to stop for any reason. It was motivating to have a bigger group because the climb to the third aid station - called The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly - was a grueling one.
We began the gradual 6-mile climb, unenthused at how it only became steeper the closer we got to the station. It was HARD. For the first time on our long ride, I started to feel a little cranky. It took a lot of willpower and gusto for me to not stop, sit down, and rest. Just when I was second-guessing this choice, the third aid station appeared! This stop had hot dogs and all the good snacks to keep you rolling for the last 20 miles.
We knew that the next haul was not going to be an easy feat. Waiting for us 10 miles down the road were the hardest climbs of the event, all on singletrack. The singletrack climbs were absolutely the hardest part for me. I was exhausted and the climb was narrow, so staying on my line was difficult. I kept wobbling off into the bushes that brushed my pedals as I rode past. I ended up walking a decent amount, feeling like my climbing gears were not small enough. When I finally got to the top and my feet hit the ground, there was a beer in my hand and a lawn chair right next to me.
This welcomed drink and rest was courtesy of the fourth and final aid station. I couldn't believe it, we had made it to the final push. Leaving the aid station we began our descent down the single track. By this point, I was so exhausted. Trying to pull my brake levers while flying down a sharp-turned rocky descent felt nearly impossible. My hands were only saved by the timely shift in the trail to a flowy section. Shortly after, we were back on the road for good. The sketchy-feeling singletrack was behind us and we had a nice bike trail to the finish. KJ and I pushed through with the group and made it to the finish where we were greeted with cheers and claps from the other riders.
Finally, we had made it to the finish, where there was water, food, and comfy shaded chairs to sit on. We did it! KJ was a great riding buddy, it was fun to push through this adventure with her! Thanks ENVE for the fun day, I really did have a blast and I hope I can ride again next year!
Chrissy's Grodeo Write Up:
Coming into this race I felt nervous. In only its third year, the Grodeo has already made a name for itself as a big, hard ride with a lot of heavy hitters in the industry. Having come off a podium finish in a gravel race the week before I felt a lot of stoke.
I didn't feel much in the lead up other than excitement to represent Contender.
After the race was over, I felt relieved. None of us crashed or had any mechanicals, and I was so proud of myself for finishing before the party tents were taken down so I could enjoy a beer and free food. My fitness and nutrition felt great, but when you WILLINGLY subject yourself to ride the Grodeo, you mentally go through all the emotions. Some are great. Some are not so great.
High points: in the morning at packet pick up, I asked somebody where my plate number was. The person working the registration desk looked me dead in the eye and said "It's The Grodeo, just finishing means you won"
Secondary high point: at mile 70, aid station number 3, I ate the best hot dog I ever had in my life.
Did you feel prepared?
KJ: Yes definitely felt prepared!
Madi: I did feel prepared. This was one of the first events that I felt good doing, and felt like I could go decently fast the whole time I was riding, give or take a few of those hills we had to climb.
How did your training rides compare to this event?
KJ: The training rides prepared us by showing us that we can go longer distances. After completing rides like our century ride, we knew Grodeo was very attainable for us.
Madi: The century rides I think were more helpful than I thought they would be. The rides got me a lot of miles under my belt which helped me keep pushing through to each aid station. Even though they were all on the road, they helped my mentality a lot.
What were some of the mental challenges in the middle of the ride and how did you overcome them?
KJ: The biggest mental hurdle was knowing that we still had a long way to go when my legs started to feel heavy. A mid-ride nap and a break from pedaling would have been greatly appreciated. My mom always says, "how you eat an elephant is by taking one bite at a time" and that's exactly how I approached the ride. I powered through the rest of the ride with one pedal stroke at a time.
Madi: The mental challenges came more so on the home stretch for me than anywhere else. It was that frustration of being so close to the end but it felt like it was so far away. It got really hard to keep pushing even when we were less than 10 miles away. It took everything I had left to push all the way through to the finish line. Just thinking of sitting down and not having to get back on my bike was enough to push me to the finish line.
How do you think you've changed as a cyclist from this experience?
KJ: I feel like we became stronger endurance athletes after this.
Madi: I've learned as a cyclist what kind of events I should be signing up for and participating in. I LOVED the vibe of the Grodeo and I enjoyed how excited everyone was and how we all pushed each other to the finish. Of course, there are always people who are motivated to race everyone else, but for the most part, the attitude of participants was collectively to just have fun. It's that fun, positive atmosphere and energy in an event that I enjoy and get excited to train for.
Words by Madi Larsen, Kjerstin Phillipps, and CL Fairbanks. Imagery by Madi Larsen, Kjerstin Phillipps, CL Fairbanks, and Carter Hall.
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Newport News shipyard's income up 11%, but parent Huntington Ingalls' overall profits slip on accounting issue
By Dave Ress
Newport News Shipbuilding is seen from an aerial view Wednesday afternoon July 3, 2019. (Jonathon Gruenke/Daily Press)
Coming into the home stretch of refueling the carrier USS George Washington and Block IV Virginia class submarines, Newport News Shipbuilding's workers are farther along than planned, giving the shipyard an operating income boost.
Meanwhile, a sharp uptick in employee vaccinations over the past month means 75% of workers have had shots, said Mike Petters, president and chief executive officer of shipyard parent Huntington Ingalls Industries. Shipyard workers must get a final dose of vaccine by Nov. 24 to be considered fully vaccinated. If they don't and aren't exempt, they would lose their jobs.
Gains from Newport News Shipbuilding's "risk retirement" account for the George Washington and Block IV projects boosted the shipyard's operating income for the three months ended Sept. 30 by 11% over last year's level to $88 million. That gain came even though revenue slipped by 4% to $1.35 billion.
Newport News' operating gains, along with steady income from the Ingalls shipyard in Mississippi, weren't enough to boost parent company Huntington Ingalls Industries' bottom line, however.
"The third quarter results that represent another quarter of consistent shipbuilding program execution while we continue to navigate the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic," said Mike Petters, HII's president and chief executive officer. (Chris Oxley/Northrop Grumman Newport News)
HII's net income for the quarter fell 75% to $147 million, because of an accounting adjustment to reconcile the way companies traded on stock exchanges tally pension expenses and the way these are accounted for under the method federal contractors must use.
HII's revenue for the period rose 24% to $2.34 billion.
The company won $600 million worth of new contracts, boosting its backlog of work to $50.1 billion.
"The third quarter results that represent another quarter of consistent shipbuilding program execution while we continue to navigate the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic," Petters said.
Newport News Shipbuilding reported that the multi-year refueling of the George Washington is 92% completed, while construction of the Ford class carrier John F. Kennedy is 84% complete.
Although both mean revenue from that work is slowing, the Navy's payments for work building the carriers Enterprise and Doris Miller, the refueling of the USS John C. Stennis and work on Block V Virginia class submarines and the new Columbia class ballistic missile subs is stepping up. Revenue from naval nuclear support services is down, however.
HII's Ingalls shipyard operating income was unchanged at $62 million, as revenue dropped 47% to $628 million. Delivery of a new destroyer and a slowdown in work on Coast Guard cutters and amphibious transport dock ships for the Navy reduced revenue.
Costs from HII's $1.65 billion acquisition of Alion, which provides intelligence-related technology to the military hit the company's Technical Solutions division's operating income, which dipped 8% to $13 million as revenue jumped 74% to $394 million.
Dave Ress, 757-247-4535, dress@dailypress.com