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Freedom Travel Battery Pack for CPAP Machines
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Product Overview
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Take your therapy off the grid! The Freedom Travel Battery Pack for CPAP Machines from BPS is a lightweight, portable battery kit which includes components to power many popular CPAP models. The battery weighs in at 1.7 pounds and provides ease of mind with a digital display to show remaining charge.
Manufactured by Battery Power Solutions.
Product Features
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The Freedom Travel CPAP Battery Pack from Battery Power Solutions (BPS) is a lithium ion battery built upon the success of the C-100 Travel Battery. The Freedom battery is sleek in design and offers functional features such as a built-in USB port and a digital display.
- Portable & Sleek Design
- Digital Display with Charge Level
- Compatible with Popular CPAPs
- Battery Backup Option
- Built-In 5V USB Port
- Double Battery Option
Portable & Sleek Design with Digital Display
The Freedom CPAP Battery features a modern white design and is sized to be carried on flights, camping trips, and other situations which may not provide AC power. The battery weighs 1.7 lbs and measures approximately 7.5 in L x 4.8 in W x 0.8 H. The battery meets FAA requirements for carry-on luggage, however please check with specific airlines for more information on in-flight use. The front of the battery features a digital display with an easy to read charge level to aid in charging and detailing the time remaining.
Compatible with Popular CPAPs
The Freedom CPAP battery can power most CPAP machines either with the included components or with components that can be purchased separately.
- Compatible with Included Components:
- PR System One 60 Series Machines: Tip "W"
- PR System One 50 Series Machines: Tip "N"
- Respironics M Series Machines: Tip "N"
- DeVilbiss IntelliPAP Machines: Tip "J"
- PB GoodKnight 420 Series of Machines: Tip "J"
- Compatible with Additional Components:
- AirMini AutoSet Machine: Add 150W Sine Wave Inverter to the Freedom Travel Battery Pack
- Z1 Travel Machine: Add 150W Sine Wave Inverter to the Freedom Travel Battery Pack
- Dreamstation Go: Add 150W Sine Wave Inverter to the Freedom Travel Battery Pack
- ResMed S9 Machines: Add 24V Power Converter for Freedom Travel Battery Pack
- ResMed S8 Machines: Add DC Converter For S8 Machines to the Freedom Travel Battery
- Somnetics Transcend Machines: Add 150W Sine Wave Inverter to the Freedom Travel Battery Pack
- AirSense™ 10 and AirCurve™ 10 Machines: Add 24V Power Converter for Freedom Travel Battery Pack
- DreamStation Machines: Add DreamStation 12V Power Converter for Freedom CPAP Travel Battery Pack
- IntelliPAP 2 Machines: Add DC Power Cord for IntelliPAP 2 CPAP Machines to the Freedom Travel Battery
- Machines WITHOUT DC Capability: Add the 150W Modified Sine Wave Inverter for C-100 & Freedom Travel Battery Packs which will provide AC power from the battery. Please note that the inversion process will reduce run time of the battery by approximately half.
- Additional Components Recommended by Manufacturer
Although the manufacturer of the Freedom Battery Pack includes connector tips for use with Respironics machines, Philips Respironics recommends using the following DC Cables with their machines:
- Shielded DC Cord for PR System One 60 Series Machines for the PR System One 60 Series line of machine
- 12 Volt DC Power Cord (Connects CPAP to Cigarette Lighter Socket) for the PR System One and M Series line of machines
- Shielded DC Cord for DreamStation CPAP Machines for the DreamStation line of machines
The Freedom battery also includes the DC Input Cord allowing previously purchased DC cables to be used with the battery.
Battery Backup Option
The Freedom CPAP Battery has both an input and output port on the front of the battery, enabling it to be used as a battery backup when a power outage is imminent. The battery is capable of recognizing when AC power is present, and if so will direct the AC power to the device, without cycling the battery. Should AC power fail, the battery will kick in to provide power to the device.
To set up, plug the included AC battery charger into the "DC In" port of the battery to provide power to the battery, and then plug the appropriate connection into the "DC Out" port of the battery and into the CPAP machine.
Built-In 5V USB Port
Also included on the front of the Freedom battery is a USB port that can power additional devices. Electronics powered by USB can be plugged in to charge or be used while a CPAP or other device is being used via the "DC Out" port using the proper connector tip or accessory. Please note that powering two devices will decrease the run time of the battery. To use the USB port, plug the device into the USB port, and press the charge level indicator button next to the display to activate the USB port. When use of the USB port is complete, unplug the USB cable from the battery.
Double Battery Option
Using the included power pigtail cord, a second Freedom Battery Cell can be purchased and attached to double the run time. Having a second battery can prove very useful if in situations where a single battery would not provide a full night of power, such as having to use an inverter, or heated humidifier, both of which reduce normal run time in half.
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Product Specifications
The equivalent lithium ion content of the C-100 battery cells is less than 8 grams.
- Equivalent Lithium Ion Content: Less Than 8 grams
- Battery Weight: 1.7 lbs
- Battery Dimensions: 7.5 in L x 4 7/8 in W x 7/8 in D
- Battery Charger Weight: 7.5 oz
- Battery Charger with Power Cord Weight: 9.7 oz
- Battery with Battery Charger and Cords: Approx. 2.25 lbs
- Charger Cord Length (Attached Cord) - Not Including Connectors: 47 in
- Power Cord Length - Not Including Connectors: 44 in
- DC Power Pigtail Cord Length - Not Including Connectors: 6 in
- DC Input Cord Length - Not Including Connectors: 4 in
- Power Output of C-100 Battery Pack: 9 - 12.6V / 0 - 4.5A (8A Max) / 97.68Wh
- Maximum Device Power Demand: 8A or Less
- Charger Input Requirements: 100 to 240VAC / 50-60HZ max 0.35A / 60W min
- Charger Output: 19VDC / 3.16A
- Charging Time When Fully Discharged: 4 - 5 Hours
- Shelf Life Without Use: Decreases by 20% Every 90 Days
- Charging Before Storage: Charge to Approx 40% Prior to Storage
- Battery Life: 400 to 500 charging cycles
- Battery Warranty: 1 year
- Battery Case Materials: Aluminum Alloy Shell
- Disposal: Lithium Ion Batteries Should be Recycled. Dispose of the lithium ion battery in accordance with local regulations.
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Important Tips
AirMini Compatibility Tip
The Freedom Travel Battery is only compatible with the AirMini Machine if it is used with a 150W Sine Wave Inverter, which can be purchased here.
Instruction Booklet: To see the complete instructions, view the Freedom Battery Pack User Guide.
BPS FAA Compliance Letter: To view the Battery Power Solutions FAA compliance letter regarding UN Manual Tests and Criteria click: HERE.
User Manual:
The user manual included with this battery can be viewed and downloaded here: Freedom Travel Battery Pack.
Solar Panel Compatibility Tips
The Freedom Battery is now compatible with the BPS solar charger. Use the charge controller, which is included with the BPS SunPower Solar Panel 40W, to charge the battery from the solar charger.
Battery Run Time Tips
As with use of any CPAP battery, run times can be greatly affected by several factors:
- Pressure Setting: Higher pressure settings will require much more power than a lower pressure setting.
- Altitude: Higher altitudes require a CPAP machine to work harder to provide a set pressure and may require more power.
- Humidification: Use of a heated humidifier will reduce the run time of the battery by half or more. If possible, turn the heat setting completely off, or remove the heated humidifier.
- Inverters: Similar to heated humidifiers, inverters will reduce the run time of the battery by half. If the device has a DC option, greater run time will be achieved using a compatible DC cord rather than an inverter.
- Battery Age: Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries will gradually decrease their max charge held as they age. The lifespan of the Freedom battery under normal conditions is 400 to 500 charging cycles.
Charging Instructions
- Connect the AC power cord to the charger.
- Plug the charger's output cable into the "DC In" port of the Freedom Battery.
- Connect the charger to a wall outlet.
- When fully charged, the battery will show "100%" on the display.
- Once fully charged, disconnect the charger from the battery and wall outlet.
Charging Tips
- First Time Charging: When charging the Freedom Battery Pack for the first time, charge the battery completely to 100%. The power supply may become slightly warm to the touch during charging, which is normal.
- Charging from a DC Source: Using the optional DC to DC Cable for C-100 & Freedom Travel Battery Packs, the battery can be charged directly from another DC source using a cigarette style 12V outlet. If doing so in a vehicle, it must be running. Another option for charging from DC power is to add the 150W Modified Sine Wave Inverter to convert the DC power to AC to use the standard charger.
- International Charging: The battery can be charged internationally, as the charger can be used with AC currents from 100V to 240V. Plug adapters such as the World Traveler Power Adapter Plugs will be needed to convert the outlet.
- Dual Battery Charging: Using the included power pigtail cord, two batteries can be charged at once using the battery charger. Simply plug the single end of the pigtail cord into the charger, and then the split end into the "DC In" port of both batteries.
Display Tips
To turn on the battery display to view the current charge level, press the round button next to display. The display may take a second to light up.
USB Port Tips
To activate power to the USB port of the battery, first plug the device into the USB port, then press the charge level indicator button next to the screen. Pressing this button will activate the USB port and begin powering or charging the device. When done, unplug the USB cord from the battery so that the battery will turn off.
Storage Tips
Before storing, fully charge the battery. The battery will self-discharge approximately 20% every 30 days. If storing for an extended period, charge once every 90 days to at least 50% capacity.
Choosing the Proper Connector Tip
Machine compatibility is detailed on the Features tab of this product page. The manufacturer offers the following information for connector tip selection:
- Choose the connector tip that most closely matches in size visually to the DC connection of the device.
- Attempt inserting the connector tip into the DC connection. If the correct connector tip is used, it should fit easily and not have to be forced.
- Once the connector tip with the most secure fitting is found, connect it to the female end of the DC power pigtail cord. If the connector tip is loose, try others that may have a more secure fit.
8 Amps Maximum Power Demand: The Freedom Battery can provide power for devices which require up to 8 amps. As a reference, most CPAP machines operate between 0.5 and 4.5 amps.
Preventing Overdraw
When the Freedom battery is being used in a situation that combines many factors to reduce run time, it's possible that more power may be drawn than the battery can provide, causing power to cease. If this is encountered, try removing accessories such as a heated humidifier to reduce the power draw on the battery.
Older Machine Compatibility Tips
The Freedom Battery is not recommended for use with machines produced earlier than those listed below. Machines older than these can have very short run times with the battery due to the internal components of the machine working harder due to age:
- ResMed machines OLDER than the S8 Series
- Philips Respironics Machines OLDER than the M Series
- Fisher & Paykel Machines OLDER than the ICON Series
- Devilbiss Machines OLDER than the IntelliPAP Series
- Because the cell contents are corrosive, do not abuse the battery in ways that could result in them being exposed. This includes dropping, striking, or crushing the battery.
- The battery should not come in contact with moisture of any kind.
- Discontinue use of any component, including connectors, cables, or the battery itself that appear to have signs of damage.
- Use the included charger only.
- The battery should not be exposed to extreme heat or fire. Explosion may occur.
- Do not disassemble or incinerate the battery.
- Use of the Freedom Battery Pack with devices that require higher wattage may result in the battery shutting off to protect from overrun.
- Store in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight and away from metal objects and heat.


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According to the data of this logarithm problem, the values of $a$ raised to the power of $x$, $b$ raised to the power of $y$, $c$ raised to the power of $z$ and $d$ raised to the power of $w$ are equal. In this case, the value of the logarithm of product of $b$, $c$ and $d$ to base $a$ is required to find.
The base of the logarithm is $a$. So, try to express the literals $b$, $c$ and $d$ in terms of $a$ purely to replace the literal numbers $b$, $c$ and $d$ in the logarithmic term $\log_{a} bcd$.
Use radical rule and then power rule of exponents to express literals $b$, $c$ and $d$ in terms of $a$.
$(1) \,\,\,\,\,\,$ $a^{\displaystyle x} = b^{\displaystyle y}$ $\implies$ $b = {\Big(a^{\displaystyle x}\Big)}^\dfrac{1}{y}$ $\implies$ $b = {(a)}^\dfrac{x}{y}$
$(2) \,\,\,\,\,\,$ $a^{\displaystyle x} = c^{\displaystyle z}$ $\implies$ $c = {\Big(a^{\displaystyle x}\Big)}^\dfrac{1}{z}$ $\implies$ $c = {(a)}^\dfrac{x}{z}$
$(3) \,\,\,\,\,\,$ $a^{\displaystyle x} = d^{\displaystyle w}$ $\implies$ $d = {\Big(a^{\displaystyle x}\Big)}^\dfrac{1}{w}$ $\implies$ $d = {(a)}^\dfrac{x}{w}$
Now, substitute the values of $b$, $c$ and $d$ in terms of $a$ in the term $\log_{a} bcd$.
$\log_{a} bcd = \log_{a} {(a)}^\dfrac{x}{y} \times {(a)}^\dfrac{x}{z} \times {(a)}^\dfrac{x}{w}$
Use the product rule of exponents to simplify the product of three exponential terms which contain a common base $a$.
$\implies \log_{a} bcd = \log_{a} {(a)}^{\Bigg[ \dfrac{x}{y} \,+\, \dfrac{x}{z} \,+\, \dfrac{x}{w} \Bigg]}$
Now, apply the power rule of logarithms to simplify the log of the exponential term.
$\implies \log_{a} bcd = \Bigg[\dfrac{x}{y} \,+\, \dfrac{x}{z} \,+\, \dfrac{x}{w}\Bigg] \log_{a} a$
The logarithm of number and base are same. So, the logarithm of base is one.
$\implies \log_{a} bcd = \Bigg[\dfrac{x}{y} \,+\, \dfrac{x}{z} \,+\, \dfrac{x}{w}\Bigg] \times 1$
$\implies \log_{a} bcd = \Bigg[\dfrac{x}{y} \,+\, \dfrac{x}{z} \,+\, \dfrac{x}{w}\Bigg]$
$\therefore \,\,\,\,\,\, \log_{a} bcd = x\Bigg[\dfrac{1}{y} \,+\, \dfrac{1}{z} \,+\, \dfrac{1}{w}\Bigg]$
Therefore, it is the required solution for this logarithmic problem.
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Chewy, Buttery Brown Sugar Cookies (With Just One Bowl!)
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I had wrist surgery a week and a half ago and have mostly been sitting on my couch at home since, attempting to get work done despite the challenge of a large, stiff cast and sore metacarpals. It's been slow going. Even worse, I've mostly been off painkillers because oxycodone, the one I've been prescribed, makes me feel deeply nauseated and dead tired. If there's a silver lining, though, it's the newfound knowledge that me and opioids don't mix—which means that of the many possibilities my future may hold, the only brown sugar I'll be ingesting is the kind made of sucrose.
That's fine by me, especially if the brown sugar comes in the form of these chewy cookies, which we originally wrote about in Yvonne Ruperti's excellent One Bowl Baking column.
There are a couple keys to this cookie's gooey interior and soft and chewy texture. The first is the brown sugar itself. Unlike white sugar, brown sugar is slightly acidic, which means it readily reacts with the alkaline baking soda in the dough, creating plenty of carbon dioxide that softens the cookies as they bake. Brown sugar is also more hygroscopic than white sugar, meaning it hangs onto moisture more readily. (You can read more on how white and brown sugar differ in cookies here.)
The other key to these cookies is the butter. In recipes that call for creaming room temperature butter with sugar, the goal is to beat microscopic bubbles of air into the dough; when the baking soda activates, it's those little bubbles that puff up and expand into lofty cookies. In this recipe, though, the butter is melted first and then mixed with the brown sugar just enough to combine them, which means there's no aeration happening as there is with creaming. This balance of just the right amount of leavening from the brown sugar/baking soda reaction without the added leavening effects of creaming is key.
With less aeration, the brown sugar is left to excel at another of its jobs: its acidity speeds the development of gluten in the dough and the speed at which the proteins in the dough set during baking, enhancing the dense, chewy texture of the cookies.
To really play up the molasses-y flavor of the brown sugar, each dough ball is rolled in it first. This also enhances the crackly texture of the exterior of each cookie, along with an extra-intense blast of caramel flavor.
They say the illicit form of brown sugar can make a person feel better than ever, at least the first time. I don't plan on finding out for myself. I'll stick with these cookies instead, they deliver all the brown sugar I'll ever need.
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Worried about a potential HIPAA audit? You should be.
July 12, 2012
For years the health care industry has dealt with the daunting challenge of understanding and determining how to comply with privacy and security rules under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act. To complicate matters, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Civil Rights (OCR) recently released a nationwide audit program to uncover violations, raising the stakes for HIPAA compliance.
Still, some health care entities have been slow in preparing for a potential audit, which can be partially attributed to the the lack of details around what requirements will be assessed during an audit. However, with the OCR's publication of its audit protocol, the entire health care industry has been given a wakeup call.
All HIPAA covered entities, including hospitals, payers, and clearinghouses should anticipate an audit. Furthermore, if history repeats itself, those that have previously reported breaches or experienced consumer complaints to HHS should expect to receive a higher audit priority. Although HHS specifically excluded business associates from the first round of audits, they will be included in future audit cycles, according to the new criteria.
Here are the top three reasons why preparing for an audit is more critical than ever:
- The audit pilot program suggests that little advanced warning will be provided and documents will need to be produced within days. However, if proof that a gap analysis was completed and remediations are already being enacted, the auditors will likely show leniency.
- While only 115 audits will take place in 2012, the OCR has strongly hinted at an increase in enforcement activities and penalties for violations. A clear incentive for these increases is that all penalty revenue goes directly to the OCR to finance future enforcement efforts. Also, OCR Senior Advisor David Mayer indicated during his presentation at the 2012 American Health Lawyers Association Annual meeting in Chicago, Illinois that the audit program will continue through 2013 and 2014.
- There are financial penalties—one of the most obvious reason why meeting compliance guidelines is pertinent. Unlike Payment Card Industry (PCI) standards in which fines tend to start out small and increase slowly over time, initial HIPAA fines have been significantly larger and tend to stay that way. In just a few months, the OCR has issued millions of dollars in financial penalties as a result of non-compliance.
Of course, there are countless other reasons why all health care entities covered under HIPAA rules need to achieve compliance now including: protecting sensitive client data, public lashing, damage to brand reputation, and legal ramifications, among others. Preparing for an OCR audit is a significant undertaking, but conducting an independent and unbiased gap assessment can help covered entities understand their compliance gaps and plan activities that bring them into compliance. It's critical for organizations to choose a security partner with services that can address the protocols from a cursory low-level review standpoint and offer an in-depth assessment of the mandate. Any gaps that auditors have identified should be prioritized and serve as the basis for implementing remediation actions to bring the entity into compliance with all mandates. Of course the strategy used should achieve compliance in the most efficient, cost-effective approach possible. Since this process is time sensitive, covered entities and business associates should allow as much time as possible between the independent assessment and any anticipated audit.
So act now—before it's too late.


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When Florida residents choose to leave funds or assets to charities in their estate plans, their loved ones, if surprised by the decedents' decisions, may decide to take legal action. While many see a charity dispute as the result of greed on the part of a decedent's family members, this is not always the case. In fact, sometimes family members simply want to ensure the funds their loved one left go to a good cause.
At the end of 2014, the Tampa Bay Times and a nonprofit research group compiled a list of the country's worst charities. Inclusion on the list was determined based on the percentage of the money raised that the charity used to solicit more donations. None of the charities on the list used more than 12 percent of their donations as direct cash aid to the charities' intended recipients.
Sadly, one of the charities listed is based in Bradenton, Florida. Its percentage of direct cash aid is 0 percent, according to the report. When family members find a loved one has left funds to a charity that they suspect is less than charitable, they may dispute their loved one's decision.
A charity dispute can be a complicated legal task, and the outcome of such a dispute is dependent upon a number of factors. If family members find themselves in a situation in which they do not dispute their loved one's decision to leave money to a charity, but, instead, they dispute the charity that was chosen, they likely face a complex legal battle. Those who find themselves considering filing such disputes in Florida courts may find the assistance of experienced attorneys beneficial.


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About 12.1% of Canadian internet households – an estimated 1.4 million Canadian households – do not use a pay TV service, according to new research from Toronto-based Solutions Research Group (SRG).
That is up from 10.5% in 2013 and 7.3% in 2011, which the company attributes to increased cord-cutting and the rise of "cord nevers" (people who have never subscribed to a pay TV service).
In the latest iteration of its ongoing Digital Life survey, the company said two thirds of Canadian households are now capable of streaming over-the-top (OTT) services such as Netflix and Shomi to their TVs using a dedicated streaming device, a game console or a computer.
Meanwhile, the percentage of online households connecting a dedicated OTT streaming device such as Apple TV, Chromecast or Roku to their TV set has nearly doubled, to 22% from 12% in 2013.
The report said nearly half (47%) of all Canadian online households are now "regular'" OTT users, using either paid or free services such as torrents. About 40% of Canadian households are using subscription OTT services, with Netflix accounting for the majority of users.
In an email interview with Marketing, SRG president Kaan Yigit said the traditional cable bundle – long a household staple – is feeling the pressure of changing consumer habits.
"Clearly as more people use Netflix and now more recently Crave and Shomi, there will be more pressure on the pay TV bundle to deliver value," he said. "And ultimately all subscription services are competing for the same monthly entertainment budget.
"There is a segment out there for whom $70 per month for a TV subscription is too much for what they perceive as relatively low use now that they are using more of the alternatives."
He said the upcoming introduction of pick-and-pay would alleviate some of the pressure by providing a cheaper option for cable customers who are contemplating cutting the chord or providing a new option for new households who would be open to an entry-price subscription.
While subscription OTT use is lower in Canada than it is in the U.S. – where approximately 58% of households access services monthly – SRG attributes it the longer-tenure services such as Hulu and Amazon Prime.
The vast majority (83%) of OTT video users are under 50, with an average age of 36.6. Half have children under 18.
While new Canadian start-ups Shomi and Crave have generated brand awareness among Canadians – 76% and 69% respectively – the study said take-up remains low.
Yigit said broadcasters would continue to offer their own SVOD demand services in the next few years (Rogers and Shaw are partners in Shomi, for instance, while Crave is a Bell initiative), and predicted as valuable TV content migrates to OTT platforms, advertisers would have an opportunity to move with them.
TV shows are by far the most desirable programming on OTT services, with one-hour TV/drama series – including Netflix originals like Bloodline and Orange is the New Black – accounting for 52% of the "most recent" viewing in September, far ahead of movies (25%) and sitcoms (7%).
The study also found about 10% of paid TV households have used authenticated TV everywhere (TVE) services, a significant increase from last year, with Bell and Rogers subscribers leading the way.
It said marquee events like the FIFA World Cup and Pan Am Games were likely the leading contributors to TVE adoption. Approximately a quarter of smartphone/tablet users now have a TV channel or provider app.
Asked about the impact of OTT on live events that continue to attract viewers, such as sports, Yigit predicted they would ultimately be delivered to viewers through a hybrid of premium sports brands and direct to consumer a la carte offerings. "We are beginning to hit the ceiling on what the broadcast industry can afford and what carriers can pay the broadcasters," he said.
The NFL claimed 15.2 million unique viewers for its first ever live stream of a game between the Buffalo Bills and Jacksonville Jaguars via Yahoo last month, and it was reported commissioner Roger Goodell was meeting with Yahoo executives this week to discuss OTT streaming of its Thursday night game.
The fall edition of the Digital Life study is based on 1,000 interviews conducted in September.


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By turns vibrant and despairing, Federico Fellini's La Dolce Vita is a soul-searching portrait of celebrity-obsessed culture, perhaps more relevant now than on its initial release in 1960. Marcello Mastroianni stars as a fluff-peddling journalist caught up in the social whirl of the crème de la crème while slipping deeper into self-loathing. But rather than wallow in cynicism, Fellini's genius is characterised by a zest for life - albeit a tragically insatiable one - as he sprinkles dreamlike snapshots like glitter in the darkness.
Jesus Christ swings over Rome in a breathtaking opening sequence; a statue suspended from a helicopter where Marcello (Marcello Mastroianni) beckons to a gaggle of sunbathing beauties below. He's a spiritually bankrupt man who pushes girlfriend Emma (Yvonne Furneaux) to the brink of suicide with his incessant philandering. Nonetheless he cannot resist 'the sweet life' of sex and partying, seductively embodied by Hollywood movie star Sylvia - a voluptuous Anita Ekberg framed like a goddess as she cavorts in the Trevi Fountain.
Alas heady nights are followed by stark and depressing days as Marcello ponders writing his long-gestating novel. Perhaps then, he hopes, his life will find true meaning, but then night falls again and with it brings new temptation.
Fellini steadily builds tension with each rise and fall in this episodic journey while Mastroianni instils depth into a character defined by emptiness and passivity. Especially heart-rending is a visit from his errant father (Annibale Ninchi), hinting at the lonely figure he will become and later confirmed by whispered words of desire echoing around a castle chamber, as his lover (Anouk Aimée) wraps herself around another man.
Tragic desperation is underlined, and also tempered, by Fellini's boundless appetite for beauty and passion. Whether it's an attention-seeking starlet frolicking in a fountain, or a creaky old clown playing his trumpet amid a swirl of balloons, human foibles are the stuff of divine inspiration. Fellini knows: it's the bitter edge that makes life sweeter.


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As with the hobs and ovens, there is everything and at all prices for cookers and cooking pianos. While the stove is attached to an entry-level image limited to a width of 60 cm, to put in the kitchen, the cooking piano, it opens the field of possibilities. The cooking piano can be wide or even much wider and offer several cooking modes: induction, gas, griddle, wok, and even poly cooker, deep fryer, integrated bain-marie, etc.
Owning a cooking center returns a professional image. We love to cook, eat, share, with and around a beautiful device, which sits in the kitchen.
Yet, behind this high-end image, hides many brands of entry, environment and luxury. But above all, there are many finishes, more or less correct. The price varies enormously from one device to another, from one piano brand to another. The price / quality ratio can be really different, even on high-end devices.
So we made the decision to go around the brands of cooking pianos, and then offer by budget, a good price / quality ratio at mydeal.com.au/.
Criteria for choosing the cooking piano
Size: width of the cooking center
We consider that the cooking piano starts at a width of 70cm, but finds its true interest (comfort and design), only from 90cm, even 110cm of width. That's why we will offer references in 70cm (the best-selling) and 110cm (for more comfort)
The elements of the cooking piano
The entablature of the cooking piano can be equipped with many appliances. Most general brands offer a wide range, bringing together the most popular cooking: gas, electric and induction.
Cooking piano specialists go further by offering professional accessories. At some manufacturers, the cooking piano is huge if you put everything you can put there: gas fireplaces, induction hobs, TeppanYaki, built-in fryer, bain-marie …
For the lower part of the piano, several different ovens can come to equip the device: oven pyrolysis, steam oven and combined steam, heating cabinet, cupboard utensils, etc.
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The finish of the cooking piano
The cooking piano has a professional oven image, voluminous and spacious. It is a beautiful object that is shown and is similar to the professional world at the "Bocuse". This is not the image of cooking in the wood stove, but it remains a traditional image.
Among all the finishes of the cooking piano, the brands offer many more resolutely modern designs. Today, there are even more cooking centers that fit perfectly into a kitchen without a modern handle, than pianos with a traditional design.
Enameling the appliance
The cooking piano is a beautiful object. Almost ostentatious, we like to show it with pride. It is always highlighted by the cook who creates the new kitchen. The manufacturers also offer many finishes, and almost an infinity of colors. In fact, your cooking piano is custom made by specialist manufacturers.
Enamelling, for example, offers a piano with a wide range of colors. This will enhance it. The little housekeeper also follows this fashion: a color that contrasts sharply with the facades of the kitchen. Note however that piano marks with a real enamel (color applied by baking), charge this color option.
Piano handles and knobs
Today's cookware manufacturers can create the design that will fit perfectly into your kitchen with different models, sizes and accessories, as we have just seen. But you can go so far as to change the design of the handles and the control buttons as well … The Smeg brand, for example, offers at least six button finishes and four handles.
Methods of cleaning
I will not go back to each mode of cleaning, but it is an important criterion on a device which is brought to receive a lot of dishes, large pieces of meat, etc. Indeed, the furnaces are located in the lower part, it will clean by stooping for long minutes. Pyrolysis, catalysis, or steam cleaning are therefore preferred.


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Short Course on Articles – Getting to Square 1
A Guide For People That Are Planning To Be A Professional Blogger/ Vlogger
You have two options when it comes to creating an online presence for yourself: blogging and vlogging. If you have the passion for writing, then blogging will be perfect for you. But if you love technology and gadgets, why not try vlogging?
It is the objective of this article to educate people on the differences between blogging and vlogging.
1. The many benefits of blogging
Starting is easy
To be a blogger, you just need to get your pen and paper and start writing. It does not get any easier than that. Anyone who writes well can easily start their own blog without any difficulties. Although generating traffic is difficult, starting is never a problem.
You will love your job.
Work is never stressful if you love what you are doing. If you are gifted with the talent of writing, share it to the whole world and be a professional blogger. There is no better feeling in this world than being paid for something that you enjoy doing. If you love writing, this is your dream job.
Try to experiment
You will have plenty of options when you decide to become a professional blogger. It is recommendable that you try each one of them to determine which one suits you best.
2. The many benefits of vlogging
You will enjoy having gadgets.
One of the main requirements of being a professional vlogger is investing on high quality equipment. If you want to become a vlogger you will need a good camera, audio equipment, and a laptop or desktop for your editing software. If collecting gadgets and browsing the internet is fun for you, you will definitely love this job.
The returns are high
Your hard earned money is never wasted when you invest on high quality gadgets and equipment. Once you are able to establish you name on the internet, you can easily attract potential subscribers. Once you become popular and people start to appreciate the videos you are sharing, you will have the opportunity to earn serious money. Becoming a professional vlogger is truly a rewarding career.
You can interact with your subscribers.
If you want to be a professional vlogger, you have to be open and willing to share your experiences and knowledge in life with your subscribers. It is also important that you communicate with your loyal subscribers every now and then.
If you want to be successful in your chosen career, you have to be open, unique, and honest. For as long as you are willing to follow this simple recipe, you will be able to reach your goals easily. Don't forget that the public prefers honest and open vloggers.


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Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Cocker Spaniels
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Field Spaniels
German Shorthaired Pointer
German Wirehaired Pointer
Golden Retriever
Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla
Irish Water Spaniel
Labrador Retriever
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Other Gundog Breeds
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Ducks are attracted to approach towards a toller due to its colour (fox like) and jaunty action. Huntsmen use them to retrieve a stick along the shoreline from behind a blind, and curiosity of the prey species induces the approach behavior in the same manner, as songbirds will mob an owl.
These dogs were developed to assist in putting dinner on the table, so when the ducks swam close enough the hunters would shoot, even with the birds on the water. In the UK we would frown on the lack of sportsmanship in shooting birds on the water, but the breeds development did not take place for sport!
Today the breed is multipurpose with no distinct lines being bred for work or show. Individuals should be able to show and work, and this is the way enthusiasts in the breed want to encourage development of the breed. When clean and presented in show condition they are a flashy show dog, but are equally at home out in the shooting field ? on land and in wildfowling situations.
The toller is a medium-sized, compact, powerful, well-muscled dog. A heavily feathered tail, constantly moving? when working or moving carried in a characteristic inverted C position above the topline (unlike other retriever breeds).
In colour the toller can be any shade of red or orange with lighter featherings and underside of tail. White markings are usual in at least one of the following places: tip of tail, feet not extending beyond the pasterns, chest and blaze. Size wise the dogs are 48-51 cm (19-20 in) and bitches 45-48 cm (18-19 in).
The first tollers arrived in the UK in 1988, and numbers have progressed slowly so that in 2004 there are just over 650 in the country. Most are in pet homes, but gradually more and more are finding favour in the working gundog world. They should be considered smart and sensitive to train, but loyal and willing once they understand. Due to their size they fit easily into the house and car when not shooting, and have an easy maintenance coat. Their love of water, double coat, and well-defined webbing on the feet makes them ideal wildfowling dogs well able to stand up the British climate.
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There are many issues with the array, such as the memory factor, where user once assigned any memory to the array cannot add or change the memory and append any other element to it. For that ArrayList is proposed where no chunk is allotted when the ArrayList is assigned but increased as the requirements increase.
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Uh-oh: another book written by a sportsperson about defeating the odds after a career of almost winning. In this case, Ben Hunt-Davis, a British Olympic champion in rowing's coxed 8's in the Sydney Olympics of 2000. Surely this can add nothing to the saturated world of the published 'bon-mots' and tired homilies that follow major […]Read More
We invite you to read or listen to Clive's article. The word inspiration is derived from the Latin verb inspirare meaning "to breathe into". When we inspire others, we literally breathe life into their actions, behaviours and performance. In Designing the Purposeful Organization – how to inspire business performance beyond boundaries, I affirm what we […]Read More
You and your team can apply Karl Rohnke's comfort/stretch/panic model to your methods of working to understand what kind of learning, knowledge and value you are receiving from your day-to-day experiences at work and outside of work. It helps you recognize the physiological responses you might experience and what your body is telling you when […]Read More
An exciting opportunity for smart employers in the UK to engage in a people development revolution arrived earlier this year in the unlikely form of apprenticeships. Well unlikely to those of us who regarded apprenticeships as a development route for young people who needed an alternative to academia. Think of the broad concept of an […]Read More
Ranked as one of the world's most international universities, Salford University hosted the Primeast North West Talent Forum in October. It was a high energy event with excellent participation from HR and business leaders from organisations in the UK's NW and Yorkshire regions. Julie Woosey, HR Business Partner and Jen Hinsley, ICZ Programme Manager jointly took […]Read More
Tuning systems and processes to make sure they don't impede talent-use and establishing a dynamic, supportive and inspiring culture is a key quest of modern leadership. However, managing talent pipelines within the global setting poses additional challenges to businesses operating in our interconnected world today. These organisations need to understand how international talent attraction strategies […]Read More
Following many years of engaging with HR leaders on progressive approaches to talent management, a simple but robust approach to keeping talent management strategy, focused, current and effective has evolved. It is defined in eight simple steps which are listed below and will then be discussed briefly with a focus on one particular strategic initiative of diversity […]Read More
Business leaders today are faced with meeting the challenges of a VUCA – volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous – world. As a result, new modes of thought are needed to help individuals and organisations move beyond the old models of thinking, acting and working, and to come up with something new, creative, utilising the wider capabilities both internally and externally. […]Read More
In its 2016 'Global Coaching Study', the International Coach Federation estimates that there are more than 50,000 external coaches globally, generating a combined income of US$2.4 billion from executive coaching; a not-insubstantial activity. Once the preserve of the senior few, coaching is now firmly embedded in the mainstream of personal learning and development options. So, […]Read More
So much has been said of the complexity of globalisation, its effect on the workplace and especially on the demands put on our leaders. Most of our readers will be familiar with the term "VUCA" (volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous) describing our modern world and many are grappling with what that means in the context […]Read More
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Volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity (VUCA) – these are the watchwords that business leaders have come to see as typifying the state of global commerce in recent years. For many, there has been considerable focus on asking how best we can contend with these factors in effective business planning and execution for the future, all […]Read More


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Australians Under Nippon
Over twenty-two thousand Australians were captured by the Japanese when they conquered South East Asia in early 1942. More than a third of these men and women died in captivity. This was about 20 per cent of all Australian deaths in World War II. The shock and scale of these losses affected families and communities across Australia, then only comprised of seven million people.
In this 16-part-series originally broadcast in 1984, historians Tim Bowden and Hank Nelson chart the story of Australian POWs under the Japanese; from the fall of Singapore in February 1942, to liberation by the allies in 1945. Men and women who survived their incarceration recall their wartime experiences; memories which reveal great courage, grim humour, shocking brutality, surprising compassion, and above all, the capacity for humans to endure.


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Yellow Lilies
I wish I remembered what kind of lilies these are. They're about 8 feet tall,last for about two weeks, and smell incredible.
I wish I remembered what kind of lilies these are. They're about 8 feet tall,last for about two weeks, and smell incredible.
It's definitely my favorite thing in our garden.
Six years after planting, we actually have snow when the Glanthus is in bloom. That is all kinds of swoon.
It took eight years, but I am back to embracing and improving my old lady garden stance by going big and bolder with dahlias.
Zinnias remind me of my mother and her big Southern row gardens. This year's heat and new drip system was the first success I've ever hard with them here and with them healthy, and abundant, they filled me with nostalgia.
It used to be difficult to get a reservation to get into Bloedel Reserve, but now, you can just show up. It's a great half-day out.
Well, kinda, but not really. But still pretty.
One of my favorite flowers in Spring, the blooming quince tree. They bloom after the tree leaves out unlike the other fruit in its family, apples and pears.
Only five or six miles from my house, it's taken me twenty years to actually find and go to Kubota Gardens. What a shame. It is so beautiful.
We had a very mild winter, with the snow becoming less likely with each passing day. The chickens have started laying again and this is as early as I ever recall seeing the crocus up.
A gift from Yokohama is one of the highlights of my basic training ride.
Took a short break to play around with something I haven't touched in a year: Lensbaby!


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Update on Steve Rogulski
Steve passed away on Sunday 11/17/19. He was surrounded with loved ones. Please pray for comfort for Steve's family. If you have any photos of Steve please send them to Coach Jimmy and he will forward them to the family.
The Rogulski family is asking for donations to Greater Atlanta Pathways in lieu of flowers. You can do this here.
2019 Mr. & Ms. Special Gwinnett County Pageant
Our 2019 pageant was hosted once again by the Snellville First Baptist Church. Please come back for information about our 2020 pageant. For more information or to register for the 2020 pageant please go to our Pageant page.
GMST thanks the Cobb Just People, the Atlanta Thunder, and the Atlanta Gladiators for visiting Floor Hockey practice at Annandale Village in 2019!
Congratulations to Jeff and Renee Jansma (GAP Board member/Supporter) for their group's beautiful rendition of the National Anthem at the Atlanta Gladiators game on November 29th, 2019. Well done!!
GAP/GMST congratulates Katy Wilson, 2017 Honorary ESPY Award Winner! Katy appeared July 11th on WSB-TV. The ESPY awards on July 12th had a special recognition of Eunice Shriver Kennedy and Special Olympics. Click here to see Katy's interview with Channel 2.
Basketball has started with practices on Mondays at Rhodes Jordan gym and on Tuesdays at St. Lawrence Catholic Church.
Floor Hockey practices are on Thursdays at the Annandale Village gym.
Kool Kats League Bowling - Stars and Strikes in Buford on Mondays beginning at 6:00 PM.
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GMST Teams will be competing in Basketball, Volleyball, and Bowling at the SOGA Winter Games January 10-12, 2020 in Marietta.
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Russ Taylor
As a founding partner at Midwest Growth Partners, Russ fills a variety of roles ranging from due diligence analysis to direct portfolio company management and oversight. After a long and successful management and operational career at Caterpillar, Inc., Russ was a founding partner at Top Tier Holdings, LLC, a small, closely held private equity fund. At Top Tier, Russ was responsible for the administrative oversight of Top Tier's investment portfolio, serving as CFO of the shared services group, which centralized back office function and responsibilities for more than two dozen unique P&L's. Most recently, Russ worked within a Top Tier portfolio company as CFO of Iowa Steel Holdings, LLC.
Russ received his BBA from the University of Iowa and his MBA from Bradley University. He is also a certified six sigma black belt.
In his free time, Russ enjoys spending time with his wife Tracy and their three grown daughters, son in-law and grandson. Russ is an avid reader and enjoys watching sporting events - football, in particular. Russ is also active in his church and supports many community outreach programs, including serving as a volunteer financial counselor administering the popular Dave Ramsey "Financial Peace University" program and habitat for humanity home building volunteer. Russ and Tracy make their home in West Des Moines, Iowa.


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SSD Caching
Intel's Optane Memory H10 SSD will begin shipping soon in pre-built systems from major OEMs, so Intel's ready to unveil more detailed information about the drive first previewed earlier this year at CES. The Optane Memory H10 is a significant change from the existing Optane Memory family of products, and is a unique 2-in-1 SSD combining 3D XPoint memory and QLC NAND flash memory on a single M.2 module. The H10 is essentially a consolidation of the existing Optane Memory M10 module and the Intel 660p QLC SSD onto a single drive. The Optane portion of the drive is intended to be used as a cache for the QLC portion of the drive, using the Optane Memory caching drivers for Windows that Intel has...
New Generation of Optane M.2 SSDs Coming Soon
Intel's Optane products so far fall into one of two categories. At the high end is the flagship P4800X enterprise SSD and its derivatives for the enthusiast market. At...27 by Billy Tallis on 1/8/2019
The Intel Optane Memory M10 (64GB) Review: Optane Caching Refreshed
Intel's Optane Memory M.2 caching drives are being updated. The new drives gain a new model number (M10), the same power management improvements introduced by the Optane SSD 800P...98 by Billy Tallis on 5/15/2018
The Intel Optane Memory (SSD) Preview: 32GB of Kaby Lake Caching
Last week, we took a look at Intel's first product based on their 3D XPoint non-volatile memory technology: the Optane SSD DC P4800X, a record-breaking flagship enterprise SSD. Today...110 by Billy Tallis on 4/24/2017
Intel Launches Optane Memory M.2 Cache SSDs For Consumer Market
Last week, Intel officially launched their first Optane product, the SSD DC P4800X enterprise drive. This week, 3D XPoint memory comes to the client and consumer market in the...127 by Billy Tallis on 3/27/2017
Kaby Lake Systems With Intel Optane SSDs Coming Soon
Lenovo's announcement today of a new generation of ThinkPads based on Intel's Kaby Lake platform includes brief but tantalizing mention of Optane, Intel's brand for devices using the 3D...54 by Billy Tallis on 12/28/2016
A Month with Apple's Fusion Drive
Apple has the luxury of not competing at lower price points for its Macs, which makes dropping hard drives an easier thing to accomplish. Even so, out of the...129 by Anand Lal Shimpi on 1/18/2013
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El Pistolero himself—Alberto Contador—left many saddened on announcing that the Vuelta would be his last professional race. He did not, however, go out with a damp squib.
Possibly the most entertaining cyclist in the pro peloton (yes, even taking Peter Sagan into account) seemed to take it as his personal to animate this year's Vuelta at all costs. It's a role we've seen him play often over the years. This time, however, there seemed a particular joy in his attacks—Contador is man who races with panache and would collapse rather than play second fiddle. After losing 2:30 on the first mountainous stage, he continued attacking time and time again, even when the podium seemed out of reach.
Cycling fans everywhere rejoiced when he took the final mountainous stage atop the Angliru. El Pistolero, winning the final stage of his home grand tour, on the toughest climb in pro cycling—that's how to go out with a bang.
Miguel Angel Lopez announced himself as the latest climbing sensation to come out of Colombia. At just 23, his two stage wins proved mightily impressive this Vuelta, not least because of the riders he left in his wake; topping mountains ahead of Chris Froome, Vincenzo Nibali and Alberto Contador deserves some serious credit.
He looks set to join the ranks of grand tour favourites as yet another Colombian threat, alongside the likes of Nairo Quintana, Rigoberto Uran and Esteban Chaves. We can't wait to see what Astana choose to do with his talents. On the one hand, they could look to use him as a super-domestique for Fabio Aru next season, but it would be a shame to hold him in a supporting role when he seems capable of challenging for the biggest races in his own right.
Whatever the case, Lopez is certainly one to watch for next season.
As if the overall victory weren't enough for Froome and Team Sky, the British rider came away with the green points jersey and the white combined classification as well. His kit drawer must be getting crowded.
The red jersey was something Froome made look his own, despite having finished second at the Vuelta on three occasions. Moreover, until Stage 17's vicious finale up Los Machucos, he looked more dominant than ever. Fans and competitors alike were left wondering if it was even possible to be competitive with a man in such form backed by such a team.
The battle for green, meanwhile, was strange to say the least. Normally reserved for sprinters, this year's Vuelta was so hilly that climbers picked up the lion's share of green jersey points. Matteo Trentin on Quick-Step Floors had won three stages coming into the finale, yet was 27 points behind Froome in the green jersey competition with only 25 up for grabs in the final sprint. Froome would never stand a chance in the bunch finish with Trentin, so it all looked to come down to the stage's single intermediate sprint. Quick-Step, however, played their cards well and sucked up all the points at the intermediate marker, and so it looked like green for certain when Trentin crossed the finish line first. Froome, however, had the last laugh. Finishing 11th in the bunch sprint (!), he picked up the 5 points necessary to stay just ahead of Trentin, clinching the green jersey alongside the red.
Froome won the white jersey too. Quite how, it's hard to say, since there are few people alive who understand the intricacies of the Vuelta's combined classification. How do they calculate the winner? Each rider's date of birth divided by their maximum power output? Choosing the best kit to go with the jersey? Casting the rune sticks? Inscrutable though it may be, winning the white jersey just goes to show how dominant Froome was this year. Truly impressive.
All of Team Sky were on stellar form to control the Vuelta quite as they did. Whether it was Gianni Moscon shredding the bunch at the foot of the final climb on Stage 3 or Ian Stannard driving the peloton day after day on the flat, the whole team deserves huge credit. Wout Poels, however, was on another level.
When Contador conquered the Angliru on Stage 20, Poels and Froome were the only riders capable of staying within 20 seconds of the Spaniard. Poels looked almighty for much of the Vuelta, towing Froome into position on countless occasions and still keeping enough in reserve to finish 6th overall. It was a similar case at the Tour last year, where he was almost always Froome's last man in the mountains, looking stronger than most GC contenders.
We can't help but wonder what Poels could do if he was given free rein in a grand tour. He certainly has a leader's credentials—already a winner of Liege-Bastogne-Liege in his own right—but has never seemed as thirsty for the limelight as other super-domestiques. Think Mikel Landa, or Froome himself under Bradley Wiggins.
This is perhaps the most impressive thing about Poels. Despite his incredible ability, he always maintains a cheerful, humble persona, happy to work for others and happy to see them win.
Take a look at the profile for any stage in this year's Vuelta and you'll see blue circles marking the top of every categorised climb. There were lots of them (and it hardly seems a coincidence that the king of the mountains has a blue polka dot jersey).
The Vuelta is famous for its savage climbs, but this year was something special. The first mountainous day and accompanying GC shake-down came as early as Stage 3, and didn't seem to stop until Stage 21 in Madrid. The familiarly imposing sight of the Angliru was matched by Los Machucos on Stage 17, where Froome nearly came unstuck, along with several visits above 2000m. Moreover, the Vuelta has become famous for packing all this into short, exciting stages; Stage 20 to the Angliru was in fact 100m shorter than Stage 21's gentle roll to the podium.
The only 'big name' sprinter to turn up was John Degenkolb, though he left through illness early on. The rest were warded off by all those blue dots.
There we have it then. A dominant display by one team over three punishing weeks, ending with some cycling history. Like in our reflections on the Tour de France, there simply isn't enough space here to do the whole Vuelta justice, and these reflections a just what leapt out at us.
Congratulations to Chris Froome, Sky and all who make the Vuelta a España what is it!


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July 29, 2019: Best of: Sen. Brad Hoylman
July 29, 2019
Many of the major legislative accomplishments completed during the session including the Child Victims Act and GENDA were sponsored by Sen. Brad Hoylman. The Manhattan Democrat and chair the Senate Judiciary Committee discussed what happened during the session and what remains on the table that he hopes to see passed in 2020. (originally aired 6/26/19)◄ Back to PodCasts


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Burnt Toast Diner patron
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A patron is having a meal at the Burnt Toast Diner while Hiro Nakamura serves the dishes.
Character History
Six Months Ago
Hiro travels back in time six months ago to April 24th and meets Charlie on her birthday. After realizing that he has time traveled six months back instead of one day, he helps Charlie in serving the dishes. While doing so, the diner's patron eats his lunch and converses with a friend at a table.


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The Philadelphia Little Flyers program will aim to develop the total player both on and off the ice. Members of our executive board and coaching staff have played at the highest levels in our sport, which includes the NHL, AHL, Major Junior, NCAA and European Pro.
The structure of our on ice curriculum revolves around training our players in a highly competitive environment that focuses on skill advancement, Hockey IQ and game preparation. Off the ice we will focus on fitness and recovery, team building, and developing leaders with strong character.
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April 10th, 11th & 12th 2019
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