OPTIONAL PILLOW-TOP For a luxury-plush feel, you can upgrade your green bed with an attached plush European-styled pillow top, filled with an additional 2-inch layer (for a total of 5 inches) of 100% natural Dunlop latex rubber foam. At 13-inches thick, it's ideal for side and back sleepers, athletes, and those in need of pressure relief or a luxurious feel.
Here's how you can determine which one will suit you best.
When choosing the best mattress for back pain, it helps to know what causes this.
For those kinds of disorders, it can be helpful to go to a sleep disorders clinic and unlearn patterns and behavior that may be causing these problems, Mr.
back pain was a mattress with a soft pillow top and a firm mattress.
Luckily, we know a thing or two about mattresses and quality sleep. Below are the four most common causes for morning soreness — and what you can do.
Some stores arrange with nearby bed-and-breakfasts to let people try out their product overnight before they buy; they do not give refunds once a mattress is purchased.
the new product features a t.
The pillow-top has basically fallen apart as there is very little support on either side of the bed where my wife or I sleep, whereas the center is full of support. Both my wi.
We Picked the Best That Are the Top Rated Mattresses in Our Reviews. These mattresses are the best in their given category and represent many different mattress types: memory foam, latex, latex hybrids, innerspring hybrids, and customizable mattresses for the best individual comfort.
A pillow causing back pain may sound far-fetched but getting the right one is.
Or maybe you're sleeping on the wrong type of mattress, or one that is too.
So your pillow is a vital part of whether you can sleep through the night pain free or not.
And as it's made of a memory foam layer on top of a supportive foam layer it.
Do you wake with an ache or suffer from back pain?.
The pillows actually take pride of place on our best pillows list – they're made from the same blue gel memory foam you'll find in the top layer of the Otty hybrid mattress.
Pillow top and firm mattresses provide the best cushioning and comfort for stomach sleepers.
have told us that plush and pillow top mattresses do provide cushioning comfort.
the shoulders and hips which, in turn, helps with shoulder and lower back pain.
. Back issues caused me to retire to my bed for weeks at a time.
Our pick for best mattress of the year is the Amerisleep AS3.Here are just a few of the key highlights that influenced our decision. You'll find a full evaluation of the AS3 and the year's other standout mattresses in the next section.
Then, we'll reveal our top five mattresses to help with back pain, along with some.
. causing your spine to fall out of its natural alignment and make your back.
. You can think of it as a cushion that pushes back on areas of high pressure, like.
A mattress is a large, rectangular pad for supporting the reclining body, designed to be used as a bed or on a bed frame, as part of a bed.Mattresses may consist of a quilted or similarly fastened case, usually of heavy cloth, that contains materials such as hair, straw, cotton, foam rubber, or a framework of metal springs.
At the same time, not everyone has the budget for the top of the line, state of the.
You can also find mattress types in between like "cushion firm" or.
better, but they won't instantly cure back pain, which can be caused by a.
Two-sided, innerspring pillow-top mattress on box-spring foundation. Woven damask cover. (Manufacturer: Shifman Mattress). A mattress is a large, rectangular pad for supporting the reclining body, designed to be used as.
. Studies suggest that adjustable-firmness beds are better for back pain. Adjustable-firmness.
But the feathers move when you do, so you wind up with no support, causing you pain.
"The pillow will need to fill a larger gap between your head and your mattress," says Dr. Bang. If you have a me.
So let's dive into the facts. Here, we'll take a look at: How your mattress choice can ease your discomfort—or make it much worse. The best mattress for back pain, including a comparison of the top.
If you tend to wake up with back pain on a softer mattress, a firm mattress may be.
Pillow top mattresses are the ideal model for cloudlike softness and comfort.
mattress are the springs themselves, they can cause uncomfortable pressure.
Breaking in your new mattress can be uncomfortable at first, but you'll.
with spring mattresses because they are typically sold with pillow-top cushioning.
If you are feeling pain or discomfort in your lower back, you likely.
OPTIONAL PILLOW-TOP For a luxury-plush feel, you can upgrade your green bed with an attached plush European-styled pillow top, filled with an additional 2-inch layer (for a total of 5 inches) of 100% natural Dunlop latex rubber foam.
Problems with the back, neck, shoulders, and hips can be caused by a cheap mattress or a mattress that has not been replaced in several.
So I started researching a fix on "how to fix a sagging pillow top mattress".
. Then as soon as I slept on the saggy mattress the pain came back the next.
It stands to reason that more support UNDERNEATH will make the.
New Study Finds Medium-Firm Mattresses Are Best.
You don't want to start sinking into the bed, which can cause back problems. The Best Position To.
Don't use a pillow that props your head up or allows it to hang down.
The first company to step into the memory foam market that really made a name for itself was Tempurpedic, and back in the.
designed for pillow-top mattresses. I have had a problem for years with my.
Key among them is your mattress, particularly if you suffer from back pain. A mattress can help or hurt an already-nagging back, as well as be the root cause of that oh-so-familiar.
Table of Contents. Best Mattresses for Back Pain – Tuck's Top 7 Beds; Mattresses for Back Pain Buyer's Guide; How Does Back Pain Affect Sleep? Choosing a.
The days when back pain was associated with old age are long gone. Today everyone risk having back pains no matter the age. For a long time, we have held the belief that a hectic work schedule is the major cause of back pain, but a recent study shows that using an incorrect mattress contributes greatly to this excruciating back pain.
A pillow top mattress makes you feel like you are sleeping on a cloud-like film.
you can sleep over it and can get your back and neck pains gone with.
be changed after 10 years or it will start causing back or neck problems.
How to fix a sagging mattress — with two cheap bed pillows!.
So both MashupDad and I often woke up with back pain and slept poorly.
The Mattress Helper did actually help lift the mattress back up along where it was.
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Queen size Amerisleep AS2 mattress. The Amerisleep AS2 Mattress is the second-firmest mattress model from Amerisleep. It's also their most popular model, and for good reason: It has a medium firmness level that adapts well to multiple types of sleepers, which is useful if back pain dictates a particular position for you.
taken to avoid a mattress that is too firm, which might actually cause back pain or.
Here is where the assistance of a Sit 'n Sleep Consultant can help.
Softer than a Firm mattress, a Cushion Firm, or "pillow top" mattress is preferred.
support to keep the spine from sagging and avoid morning backache.
6 Weeks Pregnant Cramps And Back Pain: Pregnancy is a time of extreme growth and change for. New side effects that are most common during the second trimester include lower back pain, abdominal pain, leg cramps, constipation and heartbu.
Is It Kidney Pain Or Lower Back Pain: Nov 15, 2017. One such illness that is often misinterpreted is the lower back pain and the kidney pain. Many of us fail to figure out the difference when we.
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Rafał Michał (Ludwik) Skarbek herbu Abdank (ur. ok. 1710 r. - zm. 30 września 1776 r.) - kasztelan warszawski w 1749 roku, wiceinstygator koronny w 1737 roku, chorąży kołomyjski od 1736 roku (zrezygnował przed 26 września 1765 roku), starosta sołotwiński w 1736 roku, sędzia kapturowy powiatu żydaczowskiego w 1764 roku.

Poseł na sejm 1746 roku i sejm 1758 roku z ziemi halickiej. Poseł na sejm 1762 roku z ziemi halickiej. W 1735 r. poślubił Magdalenę Benoe h. Taczała. Jedynym ich dzieckiem była Julianna (ok. 1730-1783), żona marszałka nadwornego koronnego Franciszka Rzewuskiego herbu Krzywda.

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 Urzędnicy województwa ruskiego XIV-XVIII wieku. (Ziemie halicka, lwowska, przemyska, sanocka). Spisy. Oprac. Kazimierz Przyboś. 1987, s. 388.

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Posłowie na sejm zwyczajny 1746
Posłowie na sejm zwyczajny 1758
Posłowie na sejm zwyczajny 1762
Posłowie na Sejm I Rzeczypospolitej (ziemia halicka)
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Sędziowie kapturowi (1764)
Sędziowie kapturowi (powiat żydaczowski)
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Actor Shreya Dhanwanthary, who is making her Bollywood debut opposite Emraan Hashmi in "Why Cheat India", says she was shocked when allegations of sexual misconduct surfaced against the film's director Soumik Sen.
Last year, Sen was accused of sexually inappropriate behaviour by three women in the wake of India's #MeToo tsunami. Post the allegations, the director excused himself from the film promotions.
The actor said she stands by the survivors and takes the movement seriously.
"It is shocking when you find out that it's somebody you've worked with, especially because I've had a perfect time. Everyone was warm towards me so it was a big shock.
"I stand by what my producers said that they stand with the survivors and take this movement very seriously," Shreya told an agency.
"Why Cheat India" focuses on the malpractices prevalent in the Indian education system.
Shreya, who debuted with the 2010 Telugu film "Sneha Geetham", says she bagged her first Hindi project after a struggle of nearly eight years.
Though she was into theatre, dance and music since she was four, the journey to acting was not lyrical.
Produced by Emraan Hashmi Films along with T-Series and Ellipsis Entertainment, "Why Cheat India" releases Friday.


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Here is a walk that Ken took just after lunch on Wednesday 13th November. His starting point was at Luccombe Manor Country House Hotel where he made his way down the Appley Steps on to the seafront. This was one of Ken's short circular walks and you can see a few of the images he took along the route below the map. Don't forget to share your time and images if you follow this route on your stay with us.


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Published: June, 2014; Vol 11, Num 1
Concerns Flaring over Electronic Cigarettes
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a proposed rule to restrict how electronic cigarettes are marketed. When it becomes final later this year, it is expected to require:
A ban on the sale of e-cigarettes to minors
A ban on giving away free samples
A ban on selling e-cigarettes in vending machines unless they are in places that do not admit minors
A requirement that e-cigarettes carry warnings stating they contain nicotine
The proposal comes amid a forecast of surging sales for e-cigarettes, an uptick in calls to poison control centers related to e-cigarette use and the release of a congressional report from 11 Democratic lawmakers that shows how manufacturers tailor promotions of e-cigarettes to attract minors.
"From candy flavors to rock concert sponsorships, every single company surveyed in this report has employed a marketing strategy that appears to target youth," said U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) who issued a release on the findings. "For years, federal regulations prohibiting tobacco companies from targeting young people have helped to protect a new generation of smokers from getting hooked on nicotine. Now, we must close this new gateway to addiction to protect our children."
Examples in the report of youth-targeted marketing include tobacco companies' sponsorships of high-profile events such as the Bonnaroo Music Festival, the Red Bull Wake Open and Grand Prix motor racing. Free samples of e-cigarette products have been standard with all of these sponsorships.
E-cigarettes are designed to simulate tobacco smoking. A battery heats up a liquid-filled cartridge, creating a flavored vapor that, inhaled, makes the device flare like a traditional cigarette. When these "e-liquids" contain nicotine – some do not – users get a fix that is free of the carcinogenic substances found in tobacco smoke. E-cigarette proponents argue that "vaping" is safer than smoking. This is also what makes e-cigarettes attractive to some smokers who are trying to quit, although there is no evidence that the devices are more effective than FDA-approved nicotine replacement therapies.
Unlike traditional tobacco products, which the FDA has control over, there is currently no federal age requirement for purchasing e-cigarettes. Unless you are in one of the 34 states (the number when this article was published) that have implemented their own age requirements, anyone can purchase e-cigarettes and many young people do. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the percentage of U.S. middle and high school students who use e-cigarettes more than doubled from 2011 to 2012. (E-cigarettes that contain nicotine are not approved for sale in Canada although some merchants are fighting the order.)
As interest has grown for e-cigarettes, so have calls to poison centers related to swallowing liquid nicotine, absorbing it through the skin or splashing it in the eyes. Vomiting, nausea and eye irritation have resulted. According to the CDC, between September 2010 and February of this year, these calls jumped from one per month to 215 per month. More than half concerned children under the age of six who may have been attracted by the solutions' sweet fragrances and bright colors.
"It's not a matter of if a child will be seriously poisoned or killed," said Lee Cantrell, director of the San Diego division of the California Poison Control System and a professor of pharmacy at the University of California, San Francisco in a recent interview with The New York Times. "It's a matter of when."
The American Association of Poison Control Centers recommends the following steps for the safe handling of e-cigarettes:
Protect your skin when handling the products.
Keep e-cigarettes and liquid nicotine locked up and out of reach of children.
Follow the specific disposal instructions on the label.
If you think someone has been exposed to an e-cigarette device or liquid nicotine, call your local poison center at 1-800-222-1222 immediately.
The LHSFNA's Laborers' Guide to Tobacco and Quit Smoking Survival Kits offer suggestions and tips for breaking the tobacco habit. They can be ordered through the Fund's Publications Catalogue along with brochures and posters that contain additional information about the hazards of tobacco.
The American Cancer Society also offers a guide for quitting smoking. Call 1-800-227-2345 for additional information.


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Greg Goff Believes Auburn Sweep Could Be Turning Point for Alabama Baseball Program
Ben George Published: May 9, 2017
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After coming up just short in so many SEC games this season, Alabama baseball has a chance to close the season strong. The Crimson Tide, which entered last weekend with just two conference wins, pulled off the sweep against No. 4 Auburn on the Plains.
It marked the second straight sweep at Auburn, but more importantly, it could prove to be a pivotal weekend for the program. Head coach Greg Goff explained why during an interview on The Gary Harris Show.
"One weekend is great, but beating them and hopefully continuing to have momentum as we finish these next couple of weeks will build us for the future," Goff told host Gary Harris. "But I really feel like this weekend, as we build our program in the years to come, it's going to definitely, to me, is a turning point."
That's something no one will know for a year or two, but sweeping your in-state rival gives fans an immediate sense of satisfaction.
"When I took this job, I grasped the rivalry of Alabama and Auburn and I want our players to know that our fanbase, the player that comes before us, and the player that will come after us - the whole thing - I wanted them to know how important this was."
The series sweep also revived any chance Alabama has of making it to Birmingham for the SEC Tournament. The Crimson Tide still sits at the bottom of the conference with a 5-19 record but Tennessee and Georgia only have seven conference wins. Those three teams will likely battle it out for the final spot in the tournament.
Alabama will finish the season with a home series against No. 7 Florida this week and then three games at Vanderbilt next week.
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Q: ¿Cómo importar una clase en Java de manera manual? ¿Cómo importo una clase de manera manual?
No cuento con un IDE de tal modo, que con netBeans* puedo crear mi package he importar mi clase.
Estoy trabajando con sublimetext3 y he intenado realizar los siguiente:
import Libreria.LLFunciones; import Libreria.*; import LLFunciones;

pero no he tenido éxito.

A: Para tu problema lo mejor sería que utilizaras una herramienta como Maven o gradle para administrar las dependencias de tu proyecto y la compilación de el, Maven es muy ligero y es independiente del IDE o editor de texto que utilizes.
Te dejo un tutorial sobre como usar maven, si sigues con problemas y necesitas que te complemente la respuesta con un tutorial paso a paso házmelo saber.
https://www.journaldev.com/33593/creating-java-project-maven-archetypes
Otra alternativa, si no dispones de una buena PC lo más seguro es que no puedas acceder a una serie de características como son el java autocompletado ya que este último consume algo de recursos ya sea si usas Netbeans, eclipse o vs code, mi consejo sería que uses un IDE online como lo es gitpod  el cual está basado en va code y soporta varios lenguajes entre ellos java, gitpod soporta maven y gradle además autocompletado y demás caracteristicas.
Gitpod es gratis y solo necesitas un navegador y conexión a internet. https://www.gitpod.io/

A: talvez no quieres utilizar netbeans, porque tendras tus motivos, un tiempo me paso lo mismo, deseaba utilizar editores mas ligeros, pero al final termine utilizando netbeans, por la robustes, asi que no dudes tanto y es preferible que uses netbeans para los problemas mas futuros te solucionara muchos problemas saludos.

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Greetings... Welcome to my lil website.. Read through my collection of poems and novels. Feel free to leave your comments through CONTACT page. To start with, here's a poem on the importance of time (My all time favourite).
If lost, is hard for man to find.
Earthlings should have sunny or windy weather.
Is dependent of time-It's fate!
Every man's life, altered by it, stage by stage.
It cannot come anywhere near intellect.
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PDL Finals Semifinal Post Match Review
Thunder Bay Chill 2-0 Victoria Highlanders FC FT
Post match review #1
The Highlanders lost on Friday night to the Thunder Bay Chill in a closely contested match in the Texas heat. At half-time, the match was 0-0 with equal possession throughout the first 45, with both Brett Levis and Andrew Ravenhill each getting chances in the final 3 minutes of the half.
The Chill took the lead early into the second half with a volley goal by Sullivan Silva 20 yards from goal. The Highlanders pressed after the goal for the remaining 35 minutes of the half getting chance after chance but to no avail. Brett Levis and Riley O'Neill had a couple nice one-two combinations near the end of the match but the ball ended up on the side netting. In the end, it wasn't the Chill that brought down the Highlanders but a combination of the heat and being in the unknown.
But what a 2013 season the club has had. Alot of club firsts this season: twice breaking the home attendance record (2,044 v Vancouver and 2,374 v Portland), winning the Northwest Division, winning the Western Conference title on the road, qualifying for the PDL Finals. The club never looked better in its five year existence. With Steve Simonson in charge for his full season, he continued where he left off in the end of 2012. He brought a new identity to the club, signing players that showed real talent on the pitch. He signed experience from former Canadian U20 standout Riley O'Neill and Scottish footballer Blair Sturrock who applied his trade in both Scotland and England. But with experience, alot of youth was signed as well. The biggest surprise was University of Saskatchewan Brett Levis. Brett came into his own during the 2013 season scoring a club tied high of 9 goals with Jordie Hughes. This kid has a bright future ahead of him. Don't be surprise that clubs will come knocking in the off season for him.
This has been a fantastic season for the Victoria Highlanders, the most successful in the club's history both on and off the pitch. The club setup it's inaugural Supporters Board with elections prior to the start of the season. And so began the era of the partly supporter-owned club, first in North America. But in the end the lads have done both Victoria and all their supporters proud...this is why we love this game! This is why we call ourselves supporters not fans because we wear our hearts on our sleeves. We have a deep emotion for the club we love!
Thank you to all the supporters, from the kids to Mrs. Campbell, who makes the home match atmosphere louder and more vibrant throughout the season. Thank you to the club's front office and owner for believing in our little supporters' group. Without your support and encouragement, we couldn't bring that European football supporter culture to our little club. And in turn, motivate the players on the pitch.
See you all in May 2014. Buy your season tickets or supporter section tickets before next season...buy them soon.
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2013 PDL Finals Preview Part 1
This is a collaboration effort between the Lake Side Buoys and three other football writers/bloggers from around the PDL. This will be a four part series showcasing the participating clubs that qualified for the 2013 PDL Finals in Austin, TX August 2-4. All VHFC supporters knows that the USL PDL is not given much press. This collaboration will bring PDL Finals to the forefront and highlight a great year for all our clubs. Because this is a collaboration effort, all four club profiles/previews will be posted on each of the writer's sites for all to see. I hope you enjoy the reading and looking forward to the PDL Finals in Friday as I am.
First club preview is our very own 2013 Northwest Division and West Conference winners, Victoria Highlanders FC
Written by Michael Schlodder
President of the Lake Side Buoys Supporters Group
Secretary of the VHFC Supporters Board
Manager: Steve Simonson 2013 season: 1st NW Div. (8-4-2)
Best off season signing: Blair Sturrock (SCO) One to watch: Brett Levis (CAN)
The Victoria Highlanders FC, based out Victoria British Columbia Canada, was formed back in 2008 through the vision of Alex Campbell Jr. He wanted to bring competitive football to Victoria, both entertainment on the pitch but also to grow an academy style basis here for the local U11-18 and a have a competitive women's program. He realized that the youth are the future for this sport and he wanted to bring the best coaches/trainers to Victoria. Victoria, and Vancouver Island in general, is football frenzy geographically. Football is played throughout the calendar year from men and women to children. No matter where you go through the city, you will always find a kick about or even a 5-aside match going on somewhere. As of 2013, Victoria Highlanders FC have become the first soccer team in North America to be part supporter-owned (30%). We have an elected Supporters Board which is a democratic not-for-profit society of supporters, committed to strengthening the communities' support of the club. A strong working relationship with the club put forth in an effort to providing a true supporters' voice to ownership and senior management at the club. The club sees this as an opportunity for the Supporters' Board to assist the club in growing our membership base, and the best way to do that is to allow for opinions when decisions are being made.
Currently the club's First Team plays their home matches at Royal Athletic Park, a multi-sport complex, just on the outskirts of the downtown core. Royal Athletic Park was first built in 1908 and has hosted numerous sports throughout the years, most notably matches at the 2007 FIFA U20 World Cup.
(RAP during 2007 FIFA U20 World Cup Canada)
Going into the 2013 season, the Highlanders were undefeated in their last five matches. The current manager Steve Simonson took over as interim manager in mid-2012 and changed the side's style of play from long ball passing to a patient build up pass through the middle and wings. The club signed a variety of talent, both in experience and age, from throughout British Columbia, western Canada and overseas prior to the 2013 season. There is a large contingent of University Of Victoria men's soccer program on the First Team but that just continued to follow the ethos of the owner of local development. The club finished the 2013 regular season as Northwest Division winners (8-4-2, 28pts) in a division comprised of three clubs that are feeder systems for MLS clubs.
(Possible starting XI v Thunder Bay on Friday)
The Highlanders goalkeeper and back four are by far one of the strongest in the Northwest Division if not in the Western Conference. This was proven throughout the 2013 season. Leading from the back is keeper Elliot Mitrou. He is a presence in between the woodwork, commanding the back four with a good vision of the match. It's noticed that he can see weaknesses and gaps in the opposing side and exploit it using his commanding presence. He is agile and is quick to get from one post to the other, not afraid to take a knock or two in the process.
The center backs of captain Tyler Hughes and Ryan Ashlee are one of the tougher CB pairings in the NW Division. They are the Knights for our back four. They have a chemistry and work ethic that allows one another to know where the other player is without even talking. Both of Hughes and Ashlee started all 16 matches and have played every minute of the 2013 season showing their longevity. The left and right backs, Andrew Ravenhill and Kalem Scott respectively, are the stalwarts on the wings. Neither of our wing backs has a problem making runs from time to time with good results. Our back four are strong both in the air and on their feet. They are willing to go to ground if needed and can out muscle almost any striker or midfielder that comes into the 18 yard box.
Player(s) to Watch
There are numerous players to watch on the Highlanders' First Team. University of Saskatchewan standout and first year midfielder Brett Levis has been a complete revelation for the club this season. Levis leads the club in goals scored (12), assists (5), shots (51) and has started every match so far in 2013. Levis is strong on his feet. He shows both brilliance with his dribbling techniques and his pure natural speed on and off the ball. Plus Levis' shooting range and power can be compared to the top players in MLS and NASL, if not lower league football in England. The other player to watch is former U20 Canadian member Riley O'Neill. The midfielder has been the general for the Highlanders this season. He is strong in the air using his height as well as his strength to his advantage. As well, O'Neill uses the wings to his advantage when he is allowed to go for runs from time to time. But his strongest asset is his vision of the match unfolding in front of him. His passes are crisp, accurate and weighted precisely.
The so called X-factor for the Highlanders is the depth of experience and team unity we have. We have players who have played in Scotland, England and Scandinavia bringing a wealth of knowledge of the European game to our shores. We have players who are young and have the willingness to learn from the older players, soaking up the knowledge and experience like a sponge. Then reproduce it on the pitch on match days. But what is a sight to see is the team unity. How this little club has bonded and come together in such a short time frame to not just win on the pitch (first ever NW Division and Western Conference titles in club's history) but win off the pitch as well. The growth in support from the local community has grown immensely over the last few years. The Lake Side Buoys (the unofficial and only supporters' group of the Highlanders) bring the European flair and environment to each and every home match, plus some away matches. Unfortunately, no Lake Side Buoys will be making the trip to Austin to support our lads. Just this season alone, we broke the highest attendance for a home match twice. The most recent mark of 2,347 at the home finale v Portland Timbers U23. Football has never been more popular in Victoria and on Vancouver Island.
The second club preview is the Highlanders opponent in Semifinal #1 on Friday. The Thunder Bay Chill are 2013 Heartland Division and Central Conference winners.
Written by Matt Vis
Thunder Bay Chill beat writer for The Chronicle-Journal
Manager: Tony Colistro 2013 Season: 1st Heartland Div, 1st in PDL (12-1-1)
Best offseason signing: Stephen Paterson (CAN)
Player to watch: Sergio Campano Franco (ESP)
The Thunder Bay Chill, playing out of Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada was formed in 2000 and is in their 14th season of operation. The club has emerged as a pillar of both the city of Thunder Bay and the region of Northwestern Ontario's summer sports landscape. The PDL program has helped spawn many youth programs that have not only increased popularity and participation in the sport, but have also served as a feeder program to the big team. The club plays their home fixtures out of Tbaytel Field at Chapples Park, a facility that has been renovated and adapted to suit the needs of the club.
The Chill has developed a near monopoly on the Heartland Division crown, as 2013 marked the sixth division title in the past seven years for Thunder Bay. Thunder Bay was also the first Canadian club to win the PDL championship after prevailing with a penalty kicks victory in the national final over the Laredo Heat. The Chill returned to the national final two years later, but fell to 2010 champion Portland Timbers U-23s.
This year Thunder Bay rolled through the regular season, coming away with a 12-1-1 record which was tops in the entire league. The Chill joins the 2001 Calgary Storm to be the only Canadian squads to accomplish the feat. In the playoffs, Thunder Bay opened with a 1-0 victory over the Michigan Bucks, a perennial playoff foe. Thunder Bay completed their fourth Central Conference title with a 3-0 victory in the final against reigning PDL champion Forest City London.
As evidenced through their first two playoff matches, Thunder Bay proved to be one of the top defensive teams in the league. The Chill posted eight regular season clean sheets and only conceded 10 goals on the season to be in the top-five in that category. Keeper Stephen Paterson, of Thunder Bay, is the club's stalwart last line of defence, as this is his 10th year with the team. He proved his merits once again in the playoff run, as he stymied two potent attacks in Michigan and London. Playing in front of him is a solid line of defenders, anchored by 6'6" Swede Axel Sjoberg. Sjoberg is pivotal to disrupting aerial attacks, as there are very few long balls that he fails to win and then develop into a counter. His height is also used on the attacking end when brought forward, as his presence has the potential to make any corner dangerous. Fellow defender and collegiate teammate at Marquette University, Paul Dillon (pictured below) is also a threat on the attacking end as he possesses a lethal left-footed strike. Veteran defender Zetroy Robertson is quick and strong on the ball, and plays steady on the right side.
(Possible Starting XI v Victoria)
Adding versatility is team captain Nolan Intermoia, who depending on the formation, has the ability to play both defending and midfield positions. Intermoia plays all over the field for the Chill and he frequently serves as the club's spark plug. Pedro Adan, awarded the team's MVP award, plays a critical role in assisting the defenders in clearing the lines, and his support stabilizes the back.
In recent years Colistro has favoured to play a quicker tempo and enabling that philosophy is a pair of nimble and speedy midfielders. Abraham Villon and Jose Altamirano are critical to the Chill's quick transition counters and capitalizing on any space in the mid. Both display tremendous vision which frequently creates chances up field to serve as the offensive catalysts of the team. Adding a dynamic element up front is first year player Sergio Campano Franco. He is the most skilled player on the team and has a deft touch and a sense of wizardry with his ball handling.
At the front line of the attack, the Chill has been able to weather the loss of reigning PDL Player of the Year Sullivan Silva. Silva has been sidelined for most of the season with a foot injury, but currently is a threat coming off the bench. The loss has been mitigated by the player of first year Nigerian striker Sunny Omeregie, who led the club in goals this past season.
The biggest factor for the Chill this weekend will be their versatility. Colistro often adapts his formations on a game-to-game basis to match up against the opposition. Against Michigan he emphasized defence and preferred to limit the intensity of the attack. However, one day later against London he brought forward a more aggressive attack that pushed the ball up-field through to the final whistle. The outcome of the weekend will depend upon the trio of Campano Franco, Villon, and Altamirano and whether they were able to control possession and make plays to spark an attack to take pressure of the backlines.
The third club preview is of the Austin Aztex. They are the 2013 Mid-South Division and Southern Conference winners.
Written by Anthony Mannino
Creator and writer for Austin Soccer Insider
Austin Aztex
Manager: Paul Dalglish 2013 season: 1st Mid South Div. (11-1-2)
Best off season signing: Aaron Guillen (USA)
One to watch: Tony Rocha (USA)
The Austin Aztex are one of the newest PDL franchises and the minority owner of the previous Aztex team, David Markley, founded the club in 2011. (The old Aztex moved to Orlando to become Orlando City SC.) Paul Dalglish, the son of Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish and a MLS cup winner with the Houston Dynamo, coaches the club. Markley's vision was to develop a soccer club with local talent that plays attacking soccer, and the past two seasons that vision has come into fruition with Daglish at the helm. The large majority of the Aztex players have some sort of ties to Austin or Texas – either through their college team or hometown.
The Aztex enjoyed a successful first season last year, finishing second in the Southern Conference playoffs (losing 4-2 to Orlando's U23 team in the final) and scoring the most goals in the conference. After the PDL season, three Aztex players Dillon Powers (a candidate for MLS rookie of the year), Kekuta Manneh and Blake Smith were all drafted in the top eleven places of the 2013 MLS draft.
There hasn't been a sophomore slump for the Aztex as the club only improved in its second year in the PDL. Austin finished with the (11-1-2 , 35 pts) record in the regular season and ended the year in the top-5 in the PDL in goals scored and fewest goals allowed – a testament to the club's balance.
The franchise plays its games at House Park, unfortunately a football stadium that was built in the 1930s but fortunately located close to downtown Austin and an intimate venue (no track). The team played in front of its largest crowd 2,673 last match in a 2-0 win over Laredo Heat in the Southern Conference finals. The large crowd was due the Austin Aztex supporters - Eberly's Army. The fan group (formerly known as Chantico's Army) supporters all soccer in the Austin area.
Austin received two awards after its inaugural season The team's staff won the marketing award and was heralded for its busy twitter account, and Director of Operations, Ric Granryd earned the Betsy McAdams Key Grip Award.
(Possible starting XI v Ocean City on Friday)
Just like the Victoria Highlanders, Austin's strength is its backline and goalkeeper Devin Cook, who has 10 shutouts this season. The defense was the best in the Southern Conference giving up .57 goals per game in the regular season and the Aztex shutout both opponents in the Southern Conference playoffs. Zack Pope, Austin's captain, is the team's leader and coach on the field that loves to attack from his left back position. His wingback partner, Max Gunderson is another high flying attacking wingback that loves to get up field and spray crosses into the box; but don't think the two are just offensive fullbacks – they both can and will defend when they are called upon. Aaron Guillen, 20, is the quarterback of the Aztex backline who helps set up the attack from his center back position. The El Paso native is probably the best 1v1 defender on the squad, and for such a young defender he is tactically astute and is never caught out of position or ball watching. Standing at 6'5" Walker Hume is the muscle of the bunch. He eloquently does his job of clearing any set pieces or corners or dealing with the opposition's center forward. For such a tall player, Hume is also very confident with the ball at his feet.
The intangible strength is Austin's never quite attitude and togetherness as teammates. I know this sounds like coach speak, but the Aztex prove it on the field as the club is 3-1-1 in games when the opposition scores first. Oh, don't let Austin find the back of the net first because the club is 10-0 when it scores first.
Players to watch TONY ROCHA (Credit: James Goulden)
Four Austin players, Cook, Kris Tyrpak, Gunderson and Tony Rocha, were named to the USL PDL's at Southern Conference players, but the I think the two Austin players to watch are Andres Cuero and Rocha. The two play in the Aztex midfielder and both are threats as scorers and creators. I constantly compare Rocha to the Aztex version of Andrea Pirlo. The Tusla midfielder is so smart with the ball and his passes always find a teammates feet. Rocha shows up in the biggest games too, and he scored or helped set up goals in all three of Austin's 2-1 comeback wins during the season. He is a magician with his left-foot and will likely player MLS in a year or two. Stop Rocha and you can defeat the Aztex – the problem is no one has been able to even slow him down.
When looking back on this season, one change has defined the Austin Aztex and that's Paul Dalglish decision to move Cuero from a striker to an attacking midfielder. Since the move, Cuero has thrived, receiving more of the ball and confidently attacking and running at opponents when he receives it. Austin has also improved as well. In the first seven games (when he played forward), Austin averaged 1.7 goals per game, but since moving to play as a midfielder, the Aztex are averaging 3.18 goals a game. He always times is runs from the midfield perfectly like Michal Bradley for the USMNT.
(Credit: Jeff Burns)
Khiry Shelton only played the last two regular season games for the Aztex, but the late season acquisition could be the deciding factor in the PDL finals. The 6"3' striker is lighting quick, and he has scored four goals and has two assists in four games with the Aztex. His pace stretches out the defenses and allows Austin to play long balls over the type (along with their usually tiki-taka style of attack) and it creates more space for Sito Seoane and Kris Tyrpak to attack the opposition. But Shelton isn't just speedster, he can score some spectacular goals as he has proven in the past.
The second x-factor will be the Austin crowd. Eberly's Army will be as rowdy as ever but will there be 3,000 or more fans behind them cheering for Austin. If the crowd is as crazy as it usually is, it should be a huge advantage for the Aztex. Least I forget, Austin is 9-0 at home and has scored 29 goals while only giving up three. House Park is a fortress for Austin.
The fourth and final club preview is of the Ocean City Nor'easters. They are the 2013 Mid-Atlantic Division and Eastern Conference winners.
Written by Stephen Thurlby
Director of Communications for Ocean City Nor'easters
Premier Team coach for Jersey Premier Soccer
Head Coach: Tim Oswald 2013 season: 1st Mid-Atlantic Div. (11-1-2)
The Ocean City Nor'easters have had a turbulent history off the field as they struggled to find their home and identity but they have always been able to find success.
After being founded in 1996, the club debuted in the 1997 season, it was named the South Jersey Barons. They joined the United Soccer Leagues (USL) as a professional team, competing in the Second Division (two levels down from MLS), which at the time was called the D-3 Pro League.
In 1998, in only their second year in existence, the Barons won the Mid-Atlantic Division title. The next year, they followed that up with a second straight playoff appearance and a run to the USISL D-3 national championship game.
In 2003, the Barons moved to the PDL, and after finishing in fourth place in their first season, they made history in their second season in the league. They became only the fifth team ever to go through the regular season with an unbeaten record (14-0-4) winning the North Eastern Division title.
In 2005, the South Jersey Barons were taken over by local businessmen Giancarlo Granese and Russ McPaul. Their first act as new owners was to move the Barons to Ocean City, NJ and rename the team the Ocean City Barons. The club moved into its new home at Carey Stadium just off the Ocean City, NJ Boardwalk with a view of the ocean making it a special place to play soccer.
After the 2009 season the club rebranded to become the Ocean City Nor'easters and adopted the new blue and white home colors and orange away colors of English club Reading FC whom helped bring with them a close partnership and a new level of professionalism.
2012 saw a change in Head Coach and a change in attitude. Tim Oswald began to bring in some of the best players in the country at the college level rather than looking more locally in the previous regimes. This saw a lot of success straight away winning the Mid-Atlantic Division in the first year, however, going out to Ottawa Fury in the Eastern Conference Finals. This was repeated this season but was followed up by a deeper run into the PDL playoffs. The Nor'easters hosted the 2013 Eastern Conference Finals and took advantage of the home field and beat Carolina Dynamo and then Ottawa Fury in an exciting final. On a side note the Carey Stadium grass field was taken from Giants stadium in May 2012 after Messi and Argentina played an international friendly against the USA.
The future of the Nor'easters is even brighter after an affiliation with top youth soccer club Jersey Premier Soccer that will provide high quality players for the PDL team for years to come.
Since joining the PDL in 2003, the Nor'easters have the sixth best regular season record (98-41-39).
Nor'easters in the US Open Cup
The Ocean City Nor'easters are a thorn in the side of professional sides in the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, having reached the 3rd round 3 times with 8 wins, five of them coming against professional teams.
The Nor'easters most famous Open Cup runs are the 2008 where they came up against DC United in the 3rd round losing 2-1 and this season in 2013 where they travelled to PPL Park to take on the Philadelphia Union. The Union put out a first team that the Nor'easters matched for 90 minutes with many players having breakthrough performances and showing that they are more than ready to take the step into the MLS. A heartbreaking goal in injury time, however, saw the Union win 2-1.
(Possible starting XI v Austin on Friday)
The Nor'easters strengths really comes from their ability to move the ball at pace, beat players 1v1 and find one of the many goal scorers on the team. Their attacking prowess is based on the pace and power of our frontline and the ability to counter attack quickly and efficiently.
However, this attacking strength would not be possible without one of the strongest defensive units we have seen in Ocean City. They are dominant in the air, a goalkeeper that inspires confidence throughout the whole team and a midfield than can break up play as well as physically dominant any opponent.
It is the core of the team that we really have to look at more closely. Every one of these names have the ability and drive to play professionally.
Michael O'Keeffe – Fairfield University – O'Keeffe is the best goalkeeper the club has seen. Quick across his goal, dominates his penalty area and distributes the ball with incredible accuracy. O'Keeffe will not be fazed by the PDL Championship pressure after starting for New Zealand in the London 2012 Olympics and faced a Brazil team of Neymar, Oscar, David Luiz and other superstars.
Tapiwa Machingauta – Bradley University – Machingauta has always been seen by us as a top level defender but the US soccer scene took notice after his performance against the Philadelphia Union in the US Open Cup. Machingauta had long time MLS pro Conor Casey in his pocket for the entire game and looked like he was perfect for that area.
Ken Tribbett – Drexel University – Ken is a tall central midfielder who has the old fashioned box to box athletic ability being as effective defensively and in the attacking third. He dominated in the air against the Union, creating an assist with a headed knockdown from a corner, and every PDL team in 2013. His level of skill is sometimes overlooked due to his physical presence but his touch, skill and passing is up their with the pros.
Dwayne Reid – Bloomfield College – Dwayne "Bullet" Reid (nickname comes from being faster than) came over from division rivals Westchester Flames and added the extra firepower to see us win the Division. Reid ended up as the 5th top scorer with 10 goals and 2 assists and was voted onto the All-Eastern Conference team.
It is difficult to identify an X-Factor because there are so many things that the Nor'easters do well. If we have to pick one it will be the pace of the forwards that has caused so many defenders so many nightmares. Dwayne Reid, Frank Tweneboa, Emmanual Kollie and Zoncher Dennis have raw pace but add to that intelligent movement, great touch and excellent 1v1 skills could really be the difference in the games. With the defensive side taken care off by Michael O'Keeffe, Tapiwa Machingauta, Steven Perinovic, Kevin Curran and Ken Tribbett the forwards always have a chance to win the game for the Nor'easters.
2013 USL PDL Play-offs and Club Honors
USL PDL Play-offs
If you are a VHFC supporter and haven't heard already (were you living under a rock), our Highlanders won the PDL Western Conference title. Yet another first in our little club's storied year. Supporters' Choice Player of the Year Brett Levis led the way with scoring three goals in the two matches and Riley O'Neill was brilliant in the midfield, acting like the general he has been doing all season. Plus the consistent back four stood tall against both Ventura County and Portland.
Game reports of both matches are linked below.
West Conference Semifinal #1: Victoria 3-2 (aet) Ventura County
http://pdl.uslsoccer.com/home/741942.html
West Conference Final: Victoria 1-0 Portland U23
Here is a link to the remaining PDL Play-offs in the Southern, Central and Eastern Conferences.
2013 USL PDL Play-offs
With that win, we have confirmed out birth in the 2013 PDL Championships on the weekend of August 2-4 in Austin, TX. Austin was confirmed hosts on Sunday evening after the West Conference Final and was leaked out by the Thunder Bay Chill through their Twitter account 30 minutes prior to USL PDL announcing it.
Fri Aug 2 Semifinal #1: 15.00 PST KO Victoria v Thunder Bay Chill
Fri Aug 2 Semifinal #2: 17.30 PST KO Austin Aztex v Ocean City Nor'easters
Sun Aug 4 Final: 17.30 PST KO SF1-W v SF2-W
In the upcoming days, club profiles will be posted on the Lake Side Buoys site of the four clubs that earned berths to the PDL Finals. This is a joint effort between bloggers/writers from Victoria, Ocean City, Austin and Thunder Bay. All four writer's work will be shown on each of the bloggers sites to bring the PDL Finals to the forefront.
Austin Soccer Insider (Austin Aztex) http://austinsoccerinsider.com/
Global Premier Soccer (Thunder Bay Chill) http://www.globalpremiersoccer.com/
PDL ALL-Conference Teams
On Tuesday July 30th, the PDL announced the All-Conference teams and two Highlanders made the list for All-Western Conference team. Congratulations to both captain Tyler Hughes and club top goal scorer/Supporters' Choice Award winner Brett Levis to making the list.
GK – David Meves, Portland Timbers U-23s
D – Derrick Bassi, Vancouver Whitecaps FC U-23
D – Chris Brundage, Sounders FC U23
D – Tyler Hughes, Victoria Highlanders FC
D – Trevor Spurgeon, Fresno Fuego
MF – Zach Barnes, Portland Timbers U-23s
MF – Paul Islas, Fresno Fuego
MF – Bobby Jhutty, Van. Whitecaps FC U-23
F – Niall Cousens, Vancouver Whitecaps FC U-23
F – Brett Levis, Victoria Highlanders FC
F – Tyler Reinhart, Fresno Fuego
2013 USL PDL Season Update
So I know it's been a while since anything has been posted here on our supporters section website but both admins have been a little busy with work, family life and watching our Victoria Highlanders FC on the pitch.
As for the product on the pitch this season, the gaffer Steve Simonson has done a great job in building a First Team side by re-signing our stand out veterans and new players from across US and Canada. Simonson has further developed and expanded his change in tactics from the long ball approach from the back Ian Bridge employed. To now short one-two passes through the middle and using the wingers as a way to probe deep into the opponents third of the pitch. And have this paid off in dividends. As of writing this post, Highlanders FC are 3-1-1 second in the Northwest Division (3 points behind the Portland Timbers U23). In this good run of form, we've beaten Kitsap and Sounders FC U23 handily (3-0 and 4-1 respectively). But a tough loss at RAP to the Whitecaps, 5-3, this past Friday put a dent into a undefeated season plus shows some weaknesses in the left back position. The Highlanders have two more home matches (June 8 v Washington & June 14 v North Sound) before they head on the road for a month.
Pre-Match BBQs
Prior to every home match, we are hosting a pre-match BBQ at Central Park (one block up from RAP) for all home and traveling supporters. Usually the BBQ runs from two hours til thirty minutes before KO. Burgers and refreshments are being served. If you want either, make sure you reserve your burger and refreshment numbers on the LSB Facebook page under the pre-match BBQ event pages prior to the next home match. All money raised in the pre-match BBQs go toward the LSBs and funding future group swag and funding pre-match BBQs in future seasons. All is welcome as it promotes support for our club but good nature sportsmanship with the traveling supporters
LSBs Scarves and Memberships
So everyone knows that during the off-season we started a supporters group membership drive that includes both a membership card and a LSB scarf for $20. An update on this: the scarves are still in production from our Poland manufacturer but should be ready to be shipped out this week. When we receive the order of scarves, all supporters who ordered a membership or just a scarf will be given them in due course. Plus supporters who live outside of Vancouver Island, they will be posted to you. Keep checking here and on our Facebook page for updates. With that, we are still taking orders for both LSB memberships and LSB scarves. If you want either, just place your order through the PayPal transaction box on the top right of the side bar. Talking about swag, we still have one remaining limited edition LSB t-shirt for sale, size large. We are selling it for $20 and if you are interested in purchasing it, contact us through the LSB Facebook page or come one over to the LSB section (section 7) at RAP on matchdays and ask for Mike.
So if you come to any Victoria Highlanders FC matches at RAP and want to join us in our section for some signing, chanting and good banter...everyone is more than welcome to join us, young and old! We are here to create a true football experience not just for the lads on the pitch but for everyone at RAP.
Come On You Highlanders! #COYH
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Vote for Deals!
With opening day a mere 45 days away there is plenty to keep supporters busy including committing your future to the Lake Side and elections to the inaugural Highlanders Supporters Board.
Lake Side Scarves
Posted by Ted Godwin at 2:48 PM
Lake Side Buoys 2013 Membership
The 2013 Lake Side Buoys membership is now available to purchase through the website's PayPal links. At a cost of $20, you will receive the newly designed Lake Side Buoys scarf and a personalized membership card. Currently, the Executive is looking into tying a partner pub to the supporters group which you will be able to access these deals through the membership. Membership packages will be available to pick up at a future date/time through a group function prior to the start of the season. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact Mike Schlodder or Julian Anderson on the LSB Facebook page.
Posted by Mike at 10:38 PM
2013 Victoria Highlanders FC AGM
On Monday, January 28th the Victoria Highlanders FC held their annual general meeting at Gorge FC clubhouse. It was a nice turn out by the Lake Side Buoys to show their support for the club's 2013 season and beyond. Minutes from the AGM will posted to the website as soon as they are compiled by our Director of Communications. A brief overview of the AGM can be found through this link to the VHFC website
Schedule up, limited edition t-shirts
Things are already starting to buzz around the Lake Side for 2013 with the much-anticipated fixtures schedule published, club AGM next week and a super-quick deal for "limited edition" t-shirts being offered right now!
2012 AGM Notes
Sorry for the delay. The Lake Side Buoys traditional Annual General Meeting and Pre-Christmas Pint was held at the Bard & Banker on December 22nd, 2012.
Meeting notes are now available thanks to the new Director of Communications (see below). The Executive for 2013 are:
Presidente and ISC rep: Mike (Australia) Schlodder
Director of Communications: Julian Anderson
Treasurer: Janine Fraser
Past President and alternate ISC rep: Ted Godwin
Tifo Coordinator: TBA Hey Chelsea are you in?
It was decided that we should explore a possible package deal for LSB membership including a membership card and LSB scarf rather than take donations to the tifo fund. Details to come as the executive follows up on a scarf manufacturer referred to us by our long-time member and also visiting dignitary Brett Graham.
Perhaps the biggest decision of the day was to try something new for pre-game. Subject to some logistics it was decided to move to a pre-game tailgate in the RAP parking lot. Details will be published closer to the start of the season. You can start looking for grilling recipes right now!
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As someone who feels like they're regressing (socially) as they age, or feels like they're allowing regression to take place where they'd have previously fought it, it's interesting to feel the positive effects that arise simply from sharing an experience with an 'other.' This has happened in quick succession over the last two to three days, and is a surprising aspect of my life.
It's easy to become insular, when most of my time is spent reading, thinking, and then writing about what I've been reading and thinking about. So to be forced into certain social situations where I have to communicate with others is both scary and rewarding.
The examples I have to offer are those where I meet people with whom I have no real obvious connection and/or interests in common (different age, social standing, goals in life, etc.), but whom I instantly feel an affiliation to. Where does that come from, I wonder? I meet lots of people but rarely feel moved, and then in the space of a few short days I feel a stirring in my emotions that just doesn't usually occur. For instance, today I go to lunch at a stranger's house, and feel welcome – connected. I wasn't expecting that. It snuck up on me.
And then there are the occasions where it's a connection across technological platforms. Virtual connections, e-connections, cyber-connections, or whatever you'd like to insert instead of these. Is the ability to connect with another human being greater than the restrictions imposed by various degrees of separation? It would appear so today as I write this.
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I read this last night but wasn't logged into WP at the time so I am responding now. Regarding the connection, yes. You see, here's the thing, Matthew. I craved intellectual stimulation and then you came along. There, here, wherever here really is when we're online. Thank you.
It's nice that the intellectual stimulation is reciprocal. That's definitely what I'm getting from our exchanges. And hopefully that will push us to achieve greater things. Thanks, Christy.


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Paris, j'etaime, an intriguing little film in which 21 directors offer romantic cinematic snippets set in the city on the Seine, opens today at the Charles Theatre.
What a great idea for a film, giving people who love a city the chance to commit that passion to film. Which led me to wonder, why shouldn't Baltimore be afforded the same sort of treatment? A bunch of creative people love this city very, very much.
1. "Endgame," from Peter Angelos, stars Fred Thompson as an implacable sports team owner dedicated to figuring out what the fans desire most, then doing the exact opposite. Riots break out when he trades the team's best player for a handful of magic beans.
2. "Misfits No More," from John Waters, is the story of a movie director who, having exhausted the city's supply of quirky characters, decides to make a movie about a normal person. His film, The Kid Who Bags Groceries at Giant, wins an Oscar and becomes a hit Broadway musical.
3. "Where Have All the Good Times Gone?" from Sheila Dixon, is a poignant drama about a woman who realizes her lifelong dream of being elected mayor of her hometown, only to spend all her time trying to keep its citizens from killing each other.
4. "Rock 'n' Roll High Skule," from Martin O'Malley, stars Jack Black as a crazed guitar player and occasional politician who, on the same day, is elected governor and offered the job of lead singer in the New Ramones.
5. "The Patience of Jobs," from Keiffer Mitchell, is a slapstick farce about a hard-luck mayoral candidate who, mysteriously, finds himself fired from every job in the city. As the film opens, he's landed what surely seems like a safe position, media consultant for BGE, when energy regulation is reimposed by the state legislature and the company moves to Sheboygan, Wisc.
6. "Diner Guys 4Ever," from Barry Levinson, follows a bunch of determined squatters who move into the Double-T Diner and refuse to leave until the Colts are brought back to Baltimore.
7. "The Further Adventures of Old Grumpy," from William Donald Schaefer, stars Wilford Brimley as a much-loved politico who's shocked to discover that his picture has been included in the latest Webster's Dictionary, alongside the word "curmudgeon."
8. "Zoo Daze," from outgoing Maryland Zoo in Baltimore President Billie Grieb, is a wacky animated tale in which the zoo animals, tired of having no one come to see them, decide to do whatever it takes to draw a crowd. John Goodman gives voice to a hippopotamus who masters advanced calculus, while Jennifer Aniston is the voice of a giraffe who stands on her head and Laurence Fishburne is a leopard who performs Shakespeare. Still, no crowds gather.
9. "?," an exercise in existentialism from Steve Rouse, stars John Malkovich as the city's most popular deejay who, after being fired, spends the entire film on a blank stage, trying to figure out why.
10. "I Give Up," from writer-director David Simon, stars Andre Braugher as a civic-minded scribe who spends his days dramatizing the city's woes, only to suffer a nervous breakdown when he realizes there's more of them than there is of him.
11. "You Go, Girl," from Jada Pinkett Smith, is a romantic fantasy about a Baltimore girl who marries one of the biggest stars in Hollywood and ends up not only living happily ever after, but manages to do so while staying out of the tabloid spotlight.
12. "If We Don't Build It, They Will Pay," directed collectively by the members of the city school board, is a sci-fi thriller centering on a band of extra-terrestrial construction contractors who hypnotize their victims into paying for work that hasn't been done.


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Maria Blondet, the creative mind behind the displayed design Jewellery Collection by Maria Blondet demonstrates, Diversity is a jewelry collection inspired in how differences make a stronger world. Each piece is created in 22K gold, argentium and sterling silver sheets; each one treated differently- texture, color, shapes. The strength of the collection is the simplicity of each design, that are strong enough to make a statement by themselves and the uniqueness of each design that makes them work together as well. Symbolizing in this way that what makes people different makes them stronger together..


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For enhanced safety, the front and rear seat shoulder belts of the Mercedes CL-Class have pretensioners to tighten the seatbelts and eliminate dangerous slack in the event of a collision. The BMW 6 Series doesn't offer pretensioners for the rear seat belts.
The CL-Class' front seatbelts will tighten automatically in the event the vehicle detects an impending crash, improving protection against injury significantly. The 6 Series doesn't offer pre-crash pretensioners.
For enhanced safety, the front seat shoulder belts of the Mercedes CL-Class are height-adjustable to accommodate a wide variety of driver and passenger heights. A better fit can prevent injuries and the increased comfort also encourages passengers to buckle up. The BMW 6 Series doesn't offer height-adjustable seat belts.
The CL-Class has standard front and rear seat side-impact airbags and head airbags, which act as a forgiving barrier between the passengers and the door. Combined with high-strength steel door beams this system increases protection from broadside collisions. The 6 Series doesn't offer rear-seat side-impact airbags, only ones for front seat occupants.
The CL-Class offers optional PRE-SAFE Brake, which use forward mounted sensors to warn the driver of a possible collision ahead. If the driver doesn't react and the system determines a collision is imminent, it automatically applies the brakes at full-force in order to reduce the force of the crash or avoid it altogether. The 6 Series doesn't offer collision warning or crash mitigation brakes.
The CL-Class' driver alert monitor detects an inattentive driver then sounds a warning and suggests a break. According to the NHTSA, drivers who fall asleep cause about 100,000 crashes and 1500 deaths a year. The 6 Series doesn't offer a driver alert monitor.
Both the CL-Class and the 6 Series have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, plastic fuel tanks, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control and electronic stability systems to prevent skidding.
J.D. Power and Associates' 2013 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Mercedes vehicles are better in initial quality than BMW vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Mercedes 11th in initial quality, above the industry average. With 8 more problems per 100 vehicles, BMW is ranked 18th, below the industry average.
J.D. Power and Associates' 2013 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Mercedes vehicles are more reliable than BMW vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Mercedes fifth in reliability, above the industry average. With 18 more problems per 100 vehicles, BMW is ranked 16th.
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The CL-Class CL550's standard fuel tank has 3.4 gallons more fuel capacity than the 6 Series' standard fuel tank (21.9 vs. 18.5 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups. The CL-Class CL600/63/65's optional fuel tank has 2.7 gallons more fuel capacity than the M6's standard fuel tank (23.8 vs. 21.1 gallons).
For better traction, the CL-Class has larger standard tires than the 6 Series (255/45R18 vs. 245/45R18).
The front and rear suspension of the CL-Class uses air springs for a smoother, controlled ride than the 6 Series, which uses coil springs. Air springs maintain proper ride height and ride more smoothly.
The CL-Class has a standard automatic front and rear load leveling suspension to keep ride height level with a heavy load or when towing. The 6 Series doesn't offer a load leveling suspension.
The CL-Class 63/600/65's drift compensation steering can automatically compensate for road conditions which would cause the vehicle to drift from side to side, helping the driver to keep the vehicle straight more easily. The 6 Series doesn't offer drift compensation steering.
For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the CL-Class' wheelbase is 3.9 inches longer than on the 6 Series (116.3 inches vs. 112.4 inches).
The CL63 goes through Road & Track's slalom 1.2 MPH faster than the 650i Coupe (68 vs. 66.8 MPH).
The design of the Mercedes CL-Class amounts to more than styling. The CL-Class has an aerodynamic coefficient of drag of .27 Cd. That is significantly lower than the 6 Series (.32). A more efficient exterior helps the CL-Class go faster and keeps the interior quieter. It also helps the CL-Class get better fuel mileage.
Because it has more passenger and cargo room, the CL-Class is rated a Mid-size car by the EPA, while the 6 Series Coupe is rated a Compact.
The CL-Class has 17.2 cubic feet more passenger volume than the 6 Series Coupe (104.2 vs. 87).
The CL-Class has .1 inches more front legroom, 2.3 inches more front shoulder room, .7 inches more rear headroom, 1.7 inches more rear legroom and 5.5 inches more rear shoulder room than the 6 Series Coupe.
To make loading and unloading groceries and cargo easier, especially for short adults or children, the CL-Class has a standard power rear trunk, which opens and closes automatically by pressing a button. The 6 Series doesn't offer a power trunk.
Heated windshield washer fluid is standard on the CL-Class to defrost the washer nozzles and quickly clear ice and frost from the windshield without scraping. The 6 Series doesn't offer heated windshield washer fluid. It's standard heated washer nozzles will defrost the washer fluid but not the windshield.
The CL-Class' standard air conditioned front seats cool the driver and front passenger and help take the sting out of hot leather in Summer. Air conditioned front seats cost extra on the 6 Series.
For greater rear passenger comfort, the CL-Class has standard rear a/c vents to keep rear occupants more comfortable. The 6 Series doesn't offer rear vents.


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Home › Voices of a People's History of the United States | Howard Zinn & Anthony Arnove, eds.
Voices of a People's History of the United States | Howard Zinn & Anthony Arnove, eds.
10th Anniversary 3rd Edition
704 pages | Seven Stories Press
Selected testimonies to living history—speeches, letters, poems, songs—offered by the people who make history happen, but are often left out of history books: women, workers, nonwhites. Featuring introductions to the original texts by Howard Zinn.
New voices featured in this 10th Anniversary Edition include Chelsea Manning, speaking after her 35-year prison sentence); Naomi Klein, speaking from the Occupy Wall Street encampment in Liberty Square; a member of Dream Defenders, a youth organization that confronts systemic racial inequality; members of the Undocumented Youth movement, who occupied, marched, and demonstrated in support of the DREAM Act; a member of the Day Laborers movement; Chicago Teachers Union strikers; and several critics of the Obama administration, including Glenn Greenwald, on governmental secrecy.
We Will Not Cancel Us | adrienne maree brown
An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States | Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz
Conflict Is Not Abuse | Sarah Schulman
Caste | Isabel Wilkerson
Are Prisons Obsolete? | Angela Y. Davis
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The XFC made its way down to Sao Paulo, which marked the first time the promotion held an event outside of the United States. The fight card in Brazil was the first of many XFCi events that the promotion will put on in South America. Multiple countries were represented but Brazil rained supreme with 7 of their 10 fighters winning. One of those 7 fighters was Lightweight Thiago "Minu" Meller who defeated Clay French in the main event via TKO at 3:39 of round 1. The next international fight card for the XFC has yet to be announced.
Leonard Garcia and Shane Howell will fight for the Featherweight title at Legacy FC 29 on March 21.
Former UFC Heavyweight Pat Barry has signed with Glory Kickboxing and will make his debut in May. Though there isn't a fight card announced yet, it will most likely take place in the United States.
Anthony "Rumble" Johnson has been resigned by the UFC and will this time fight in their Light Heavyweight division. His first fight back will be against Phil Davis at UFC 172.
The RFA 13 main event will feature Lightweights Efrain Escudero and Dakota Cochrane.
Following an injury to Rafael Silva, Bellator Bantamweight champion Eduardo Dantas will now fight Anthony Leone at Bellator 111.
Ben Askren will make his ONE FC debut in May against the winner of Brock Larson and Nobutatsu Suzuki. The fight will be for the Welterweight title.
Josh Burkman will defend his Welterweight belt against Tyler Stinson at WSOF 9.
Following his arrest in Florida, Thiago Silva's UFC contract has been terminated. President Dana White has stated "(he) will never fight in the UFC again".
After speaking with (local Ohio fighter) Cody Stevens on Saturday I have learned that he is still under contract with ONE FC. Stevens, a Featherweight, made his promotional debut against Japanese superstar Shinya Aoki at ONE FC 11. Though he lost by unanimous decision he told me that he is still fighting for them and plans to fight at either Featherweight or Bantamweight later this year.


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6 Columbus games you need to discover
By Jim Squires | 10 years ago
In fourteen hundred ninety-two, Columbus sailed the ocean blue. He had three ships that left from Spain. He sailed through sunshine, wind and rain. He sailed by night, he sailed by day – he sailed to find a game to play!
Silly Columbus – if all you were looking for was a great game, you could have just hopped on to Gamezebo.com! But Columbus' folly doesn't have to be yours as well. To celebrate Columbus Day, Gamezebo has rounded up six fun games inspired by the famed explorer. Some feature Columbus himself, others are tales of the New World, and others still celebrate the spirit of discovery.
Can't wait to "discover" a great game? Then peruse onward, dear reader!
Columbus: Ghost of the Mystery Stone – Stepping off the Santa Maria for the first time onto the shores of the New World, There must have been plenty of strangeness to discover. And what better way to explore strange new surroundings that with a hidden object game? This one tells the lost tale of how Columbus was thrown overboard and saved by a spirit that lives in a rock. Revisionist history at its finest.
The Promised Land – Discovering the New World is only half the battle. After all, what good is a new territory if you haven't settled it? This casual take on strategy sets players in the role of colony-builder as they keep an eye out for the greatest possible discovery man as ever known – the "Spring of Eternal Happiness."
Ancient Spirits: Columbus' Legacy – Why travel back 500 years for a Columbus' story when we can pluck a fictional one right out of the mid-20th century? Columbus' Legacy is a hidden object hunt that tells the tale of researchers searching for a lost galleon of Columbus, and the discoveries that result from finding it.
Adventure World – Of course, Columbus' isn't the only explorer of note from the history books. There's also, well… you! Adventure World places you into the shoes of an Indiana Jones-alike (and now features the Indiana Jones license!) as you engage in the age-old act of exploration. What secrets can you uncover in the world of overgrown jungles and abandoned temples?
Adelantado Trilogy: Book One – There were plenty of expeditions during the Age of Discovery, and some of them? They didn't turn out so well. Such was the case for a group of Spaniards who went missing. As the leader of the follow-up expedition, you'll try to keep an eye out for any survivors while trying to bring gold and riches back to the Spanish Crown.
Seven Cities of Gold – Of course, if you want to one up Columbus at his own game, you're going to have to go all the way back to 1984. That's when EA published the now classic Seven Cities of Gold – a game that lets you take your own fleet to the New World to explore and exploit. Not enough for you? Then how about this: Sid Meier counts this amongst the most influential games he's ever played. This one isn't available to purchase anymore, but maybe if we all close our eyes really tight and start wishing it'll show up on GOG.com or get re-imagined for the App Store.
Jim Squires
Published on 08, October 2012 | 10 years ago
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US companies should consider slavery reparations, Vista Equity CEO says
'Corporations have to also think about, well, what is the right thing to do?' Robert Smith says
Why Black-owned businesses have been unfairly affected during coronavirus
Jasmine Tiara created The Black Wallet, an app that helps users easily find Black-owned businesses in their area. She explains why Black businesses are being disproportionately affected by COVID-19 and what she thinks needs to be done to empower them.
(Reuters) - The COVID-19 pandemic has hit Black Americans especially hard after decades of social and economic injustices, but it also presents an opportunity for systemic change, said financier Robert Smith, the wealthiest African-American according to Forbes.
In a video interview with Reuters, the CEO of private equity firm Vista Equity Partners said companies that profited from the Transatlantic slave trade should consider making reparations to African-Americans.
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"I think that's going to be a political decision that's going to have to be made and decided upon. But I think corporations have to also think about, well, what is the right thing to do?" Smith said in a video interview.
Robert Smith, billionaire and chairman and chief executive officer of Vista Equity Partners LLC, in London, on Nov. 6, 2017. (Photographer: Jason Alden/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Corporations "can bring their expertise and capital to repair the communities that they are directly associated with in the industries in which they cover," he added. "I think that has to be a very, a very thoughtful approach. But I think action needs to be taken."
The death of George Floyd in May reignited protests in the United States and globally against racism and police brutality. Floyd, an African-American man, died after a Minneapolis police officer knelt on his neck for more than eight minutes.
"People are saying now, what can I do to make real systemic change and eliminate and eradicate racism in America?" said Smith. "That is an outgrowth of the protest and the realization that this racism is unjust and can't stand."
Smith said he was pushing U.S. lawmakers to make more aid available to Black communities. The average small business has two months of working capital, whereas Black businesses have just two weeks, he said.
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"How do we restore, repair and regenerate the economic activity in these communities utilizing the force of the U.S. government and business and partnerships?" Smith said.
Smith said he has been focused on getting capital to community development financial institutions and minority depository institutions, that serve Black and economically disadvantaged communities.
Roughly 70% of the African-American community does not have access to a bank branch, he said, leaving many reliant on the financial institutions specifically targeting minorities and economically disadvantaged areas.
Smith, who grew up during the late 1960s Civil Rights era and now runs a buyout firm that focuses on investing in software companies, said he sees a more broad-based coalition of support for equality for Black people.
"The allies weren't as widespread," when he was growing up, Smith said. "Employees of companies are also going to hold the leaders accountable to do something about it. We have a chance for systemic change."
Smith, the first African-American to sign Warren Buffett and Bill and Melinda Gates' 'Giving Pledge', has supported Black people extensively in his philanthropic efforts. Last year, he pledged to pay off the student loan debt of the class of 2019 at the historically Black Morehouse College.


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