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MLS All-Stars vs. Bayern Munich | AT&T MLS All-Star Game Preview
MLS ALL-STARS v FC BAYERN MÜNCHEN
PROVIDENCE PARK, Portland, Ore.
Wednesday, August 6, 2014
6 p.m. PT (ESPN2; UniMás, TSN/RDS)
The 2014 AT&T MLS All-Star Game will again feature an historic matchup, as the MLS All-Stars take on a club from Germany's Bundesliga for the first time with FC Bayern München providing the opposition. Bayern last year won the Bundesliga – their 24th domestic title – and also captured the DFB-Pokal (Germany's domestic cup), while reaching the semifinals of the UEFA Champions League in defense of a title they won for a fifth time in 2013.
THE OPPOSITION: Founded in 1900, FC Bayern München have been the dominant club in German football with 24 titles, winning 6 of the last 10 titles. Bayern have reached 10 European Cup/UEFA Champions League finals, most recently winning their fifth title in 2013 as part of a continental treble. Bayern have also won one UEFA Cup, one European Cup Winners' Cup, one UEFA Super Cup, one FIFA Club World Cup and two Intercontinental Cups, making them one of the most successful European clubs internationally. The club had their period of greatest success in the middle of the 1970s when, under the captaincy of Franz Beckenbauer, they won the European Cup three times in a row (1974–76).
BAYERN LAST SEASON: FC Bayern München last season won the Bundesliga for a 24th time – capturing the title with seven weeks to spare, the earliest ever for a club to win the championship. At one point in the season, Bayern won 19 matches in succession, 10 in a row on the road and did not lose in a national record 53 outings. Bayern also won the DFB-Pokal final, defeating Borussia Dortmund 2-0 in extra time. The club's bid to become the first team to successfully defend the UEFA Champions League title was denied at the semifinal stage when they lost to Real Madrid CF.
THE FORMAT: This is the 11th time the MLS All-Stars have taken on international competition in the All-Star Game. The MLS teams hold a 7-3-1 record; they have outscored their opponents 20-19.
A year ago, AS Roma defeated the MLS All-Stars 3-1 at Sporting Park in Kansas City, Kansas. Kevin Strootman put Roma ahead after just four minutes, then All-Star Game MVP Alessandro Florenzi doubled the lead two minutes after the halftime break. Junior Tallo made it 3-0 in the 69th minute, before Omar Gonzalez scored in stoppage time for the MLS All-Stars.
The 2012 event was again a rematch, as the MLS All-Stars defeating Chelsea FC of the English Premier League 3-2 at PPL Park in Chester, Pa. It was a rematch of the 2006 game, won 1-0 by the MLS All-Stars at Toyota Park in Bridgeview, Ill.
Manchester United FC provided the opposition each of the two previous years. United won 4-0 in 2011 at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, N.J., after winning 5-2 in 2010 at Reliant Stadium in Houston.
In 2009, English Premier League side Everton FC ended the five-game winning streak by the MLS All-Stars in a penalty kick shootout after a 1-1 draw over 90 minutes. Everton FC goalkeeper Tim Howard received the game's Most Valuable Player award after making three saves in the penalty decider.
In 2008, the MLS All-Stars defeated English Premier League side West Ham United 3-2 in Toronto, the first All-Star Game played outside the USA. In 2007, the MLS All-Stars defeated Scottish Premier League power Celtic FC 2-0, while in 2005, the MLS All-Stars defeat English Premier League club Fulham FC 4-1 at Columbus Crew Stadium. In 2003, the MLS All-Stars downed Mexican club CD Guadalajara 3-1 at The Home Depot Center.
The 2003 contest was the second consecutive year a single team of MLS All-Stars was selected for the midseason classic, as the year before the MLS All-Stars took on a US national team selection following the USA's historic quarterfinal performance at FIFA World Cup 2002 Korea/Japan. All 18 of the players selected by Bruce Arena for the match plied their trade in MLS. In 1998, an international theme was also used in the MLS All-Star Game as a team of US MLS stars took on a squad comprised of international MLS stars. Each of the other seven All-Star Games has featured an East vs. West format.
RULES OF COMPETITION: All players in the squad for both teams are eligible to play. Each team will be allowed to make up to 10 substitutions. At the end of 90 minutes, if the teams are tied, no extra time will be played and the game will be decided by kicks from the penalty mark.
AGAINST THE BUNDESLIGA: A fifth different league will provide the opposition when the Bundesliga's Bayern München face the MLS All-Stars this year. On seven occasions, clubs from the English Premier League have taken on the MLS All-Stars (Chelsea FC (twice), Manchester United FC (twice), Everton FC, West Ham United FC and Fulham FC). Teams from Italy's Serie A (AS Roma), the Scottish Premier League (Celtic FC) and Mexico's FMF Primera División (CD Guadalajara) have also faced the best of MLS.
THE REFEREES: Jair Marrufo will be the referee for the 2014 MLS All-Star Game. In his 13th season as a Major League Soccer referee, this is Grajeda's second appearance in the MLS All-Star Game; he ran the center in the 2011 contest between the MLS All-Stars and Manchester United. In 2008, Marrufo was named the MLS Referee of the Year. The assistant referees are Claudio Badea and Corey Parker. It is the first All-Star Game for both assistant referees. The fourth official is Ismail Elfath.
TEAM SELECTION: The 2014 AT&T MLS All-Star team was selected in four phases. A total of 32 All-Stars are named each year, per the collective bargaining agreement.
• Ballot creation: Media members determined the field of players – eight players per team – who were most deserving of consideration for this year's AT&T MLS All-Star Game. Those 152 players were eligible for fan voting.
• Fan voting: The All-Star Fan XI was then selected through three digital platforms – at MLSsoccer.com, via text message (SMS) and on Twitter. The 10 players with the highest combined votes were named to the All-Star Fan XI. The 11th player – a forward – on the Fan XI was decided after the general voting window closed, as part of the AT&T / EA SPORTS "More Than a Vote" Challenge. Among remaining forwards on the ballot, the player with whom fans scored the most goals in EA SPORTS™ FIFA Soccer 13 by July 11 was named to the Fan XI.
• Team selection: The MLS All-Star head coach, Caleb Porter of the Portland Timbers, selected the gameday roster from the pool of eligible players, consisting of the Fan XI, MLS Commissioner Don Garber's two selections and players who received votes from at least two players.
• Player selections: Once the final gameday roster was announced, voting by MLS players determined the remainder of the 32 All-Stars named annually per the collective bargaining agreement (known as the "inactive roster"). The final 32 All-Stars will be comprised of 4 goalkeepers, 8 defenders, 13 midfielders and 7 forwards.
THE FAN XI: The MLS All-Star Fan XI received the most votes at their respective positions from combined fan voting on two platforms – online at MLSsoccer.com and via Twitter.
The Fan XI is not necessarily the starting lineup. The MLS All-Star starters will be selected by head coach Caleb Porter based on player availability and tactical considerations. A 3-4-3 formation was selected for this year's Fan XI.
Goalkeeper: Nick Rimando (Real Salt Lake)
Defenders: Matt Besler (Sporting Kansas City), Omar Gonzalez (LA Galaxy), DeAndre Yedlin (Seattle Sounders FC)
Midfielders: Kyle Beckerman (Real Salt Lake), Michael Bradley (Toronto FC), Clint Dempsey (Seattle Sounders FC), Graham Zusi (Sporting Kansas City)
Forwards: Landon Donovan (LA Galaxy), Thierry Henry (New York Red Bulls), Obafemi Martins (Seattle Sounders FC – AT&T/EA SPORTS "More than a Vote" Challenge winner)
'MORE THAN A VOTE' FORWARD: Seattle Sounders FC forward Obafemi Martins earned his place on the Fan XI through the innovative AT&T/EA SPORTS MLS All-Star 'More Than a Vote' Challenge. Fans scored more than 1 million goals with Martins in FIFA 14, with one goal equaling one vote. Other players who finished in the top five of 'More Than a Vote' Challenge were Eddie Johnson (D.C. United), Landon Donovan (LA Galaxy), Thierry Henry (New York Red Bulls) and Robbie Keane (LA Galaxy).
THE REST: The MLS All-Star Game gameday roster, as selected by head coach Caleb Porter, includes 23 players. Each of the players named to the Fan XI have been included in the squad.
Both players selected by MLS Commissioner Don Garber – Portland Timbers midfielder Diego Valeri and Chivas USA forward Erick Torres – were part of the gameday squad.
THE REPLACEMENTS: On Aug. 1, head coach Caleb Porter selected Philadelphia Union midfielder Maurice Edu and D.C. United defenders Bobby Boswell and Sean Franklin as replacements for Seattle Sounders FC defender Chad Marshall, LA Galaxy forward Robbie Keane and LA Galaxy defender Omar Gonzalez.
Marshall will miss the game due to injury, while Keane and Gonzalez will miss the All-Star festivities in order to prepare for the Galaxy's regular season game on Friday, Aug. 8 against the San Jose Earthquakes.
"Given the limited minutes that Omar and Robbie would need to play due to having a game on Friday and the injury to Chad, I felt we needed to bring in Sean, Bobby and Maurice to provide us with more cover in the back," Porter said. "This will also allow us to manage the other players' time so everyone is ready for their matches on the weekend."
Then on Aug. 2, Dom Dwyer of Sporting Kansas City was added to the roster when Toronto FC's Jermain Defoe had to be held out of the league game with the Montréal Impact because of an injury.
Liam Ridgewell of the Portland Timbers was added during All-Star week after Real Salt Lake midfielder Kyle Beckerman was unable to play because of injury.
Goalkeepers: Bill Hamid (D.C. United), Nick Rimando (Real Salt Lake)
Defenders: Matt Besler (Sporting Kansas City), Bobby Boswell (D.C. United), Aurélien Collin (Sporting Kansas City), Sean Franklin (D.C. United), Michael Parkhurst (Columbus Crew), Liam Ridgewell (Portland Timbers), DeAndre Yedlin (Seattle Sounders FC)
Midfielders: Osvaldo Alonso (Seattle Sounders FC), Michael Bradley (Toronto FC), Tim Cahill (New York Red Bulls), Clint Dempsey (Seattle Sounders FC), Maurice Edu (Philadelphia Union), Will Johnson (Portland Timbers), Diego Valeri (Portland Timbers), Graham Zusi (Sporting Kansas City)
Forwards: Dom Dwyer (Sporting Kansas City), Landon Donovan (LA Galaxy), Thierry Henry (New York Red Bulls), Obafemi Martins (Seattle Sounders FC), Erick Torres (Chivas USA), Bradley Wright-Phillips (New York Red Bulls)
HEAD COACH: The MLS All-Stars will be coached by Portland Timbers head coach Caleb Porter, joined by his technical staff as assistant coaches.
Head coach Caleb Porter guided the Portland Timbers on a record-setting, turnaround season in 2013, his first season in MLS and as the club's head coach. Porter was named the 2013 MLS Coach of the Year after leading Portland to a 14-5-15 record and a spot in the MLS Cup Playoffs for the first time since the club joined the league in 2011. Porter's winning percentage (.632) in 2013 ranked among the best in league history for first-year MLS head coaches. Prior to joining the Timbers, Porter was one of the most successful coaches in NCAA history during his tenure as head coach at the University of Akron from 2006-12, winning the NCAA College Cup appearances in 2010. As a player, Porter spent time with San Jose Clash and the Tampa Bay Mutiny in MLS before a knee injury ended his professional career in 2000.
BY TEAM: The holders of the best overall record in MLS at the All-Star break, Seattle Sounders FC, lead all teams with four representatives on the MLS gameday squad. Sporting Kansas City have four players in the team, while the New York Red Bulls and D.C. United each have three players in the team. In all, 11 of the 19 MLS teams are represented.
EXPERIENCE: Fourteen players named to the MLS All-Star gameday roster have previously participated in the All-Star game.
U.S. national team star Landon Donovan, who now holds the all-time record with his 14 selections to the MLS All-Star Game, has played in 11 games (starting five), also the most in league history. Eight other players have played in multiple All-Star games, led by Kyle Beckerman, who has played in four, and Nick Rimando and Thierry Henry, who have played in three. Matt Besler, Graham Zusi, Michael Parkhurst, Will Johnson and Aurelien Collin have played in two.
Five players – Clint Dempsey, Osvaldo Alonso, Sean Franklin, DeAndre Yedlin and Bobby Boswell – have all played in one previous All-Star Game.
INTERNATIONALS ON PARADE: Among the Fan XI, eight of the 11 players chosen came from the United States national team's squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, while the other three shared eight World Cup participations between them.
Clint Dempsey and DeAndre Yedlin (Seattle Sounders), Matt Besler and Graham Zusi (Sporting Kansas City), Kyle Beckerman and Nick Rimando (Real Salt Lake), Omar Gonzalez (LA Galaxy), and Michael Bradley (Toronto FC) all represented the USA in Brazil, while Landon Donovan, appeared for the U.S. in the 2002, 2006, 2010 World Cups and has more goals than any other U.S.-born player in World Cup play.
Rounding out the group is Obafemi Martins, who represented Nigeria in the 2010 World Cup, and Thierry Henry of the New York Red Bulls, who was a World Cup winner in 1998, and a participant in 2002, 2006 and 2010 with France.
Among the additional players selected to the All-Star gameday roster, goalkeeper Bill Hamid (D.C. United), defenders Sean Franklin and Bobby Boswell (Seattle Sounders FC) and Michael Parkhurst (Columbus Crew), and midfielders Osvaldo Alonso (Seattle Sounders FC), Tim Cahill (New York Red Bulls), Maurice Edu (Philadelphia Union), Will Johnson (Portland Timbers) and Diego Valeri (Portland Timbers) have all represented their country. Cahill was a member of Australia's team in the 2014 World Cup.
On the other side, Bayern Munich field seven players in Germany's World Cup-winning team, and a total of 14 players who represented their respective country at the 2014 World Cup.
DEBUTANTS: Nine players will be making their first appearances for the MLS All-Stars. Six have been selected as All-Stars for the first time: Michael Bradley (Toronto FC), Dom Dwyer (Sporting Kansas City), Bill Hamid (D.C. United), Obafemi Martins (Seattle Sounders FC), Erick Torres (Chivas USA), Diego Valeri (Portland Timbers) and Bradley Wright-Phillips (New York Red Bulls). Tim Cahill was selected in 2013, but did not play, while Maurice Edu was an additional selection in 2008.
The most debutants for any single MLS team in the current format was 14, in 2009.
RETURNEES: Nine players who were named to the 2013 MLS All-Star team have returned to play this year. Six players were in the starting team vs. AS Roma – Matt Besler (Sporting Kansas City), Aurélien Collin (Sporting Kansas City), Kyle Beckerman (Real Salt Lake), Graham Zusi (Sporting Kansas City), Will Johnson (Portland Timbers) and Thierry Henry (New York Red Bulls). Three players came on as substitutes in the match --
Nick Rimando (Real Salt Lake), DeAndre Yedlin (Seattle Sounders FC) and Landon Donovan (LA Galaxy).
Michael Bradley – an MLS All-Star this year – was a starter and played 90 minutes for AS Roma last year. He could be the first player to play on both sides of the All-Star Game in successive years.
Just two players who played in the 2008 MLS All-Star Game – Landon Donovan and Cuauhtémoc Blanco – were part of the gameday squad for the 2009 contest. That was the fewest number of returning players from one year to the next in the MLS vs. the World format. In 2008, 10 players who appeared in the 2007 All-Star Game saw action against West Ham United, the most returnees in any year in the current format.
RECORD HOLDER: With his 14th selection to an MLS All-Star Game, Landon Donovan is the all-time MLS leader in All-Star selections. Donovan has been selected every season since his rookie year of 2001. He has played in 11 MLS All-Star Games and was twice elected as a starter, but unable to play (2006, 2011). In his 11 appearances, Donovan has scored five goals and added four assists, and was named MLS All-Star Game MVP in 2001, when he scored four goals.
TOPS ON THE CHARTS: The top three men in the MLS Golden Boot standings are all members of the MLS All-Star squad. Bradley Wright-Phillips of the New York Red Bulls leads the league with 18 goals, while Chivas USA's Erick Torres and Sporting KC's Dom Dwyer are tied for second with 14.
The league's assist leader with 10, Thierry Henry of the New York Red Bulls, is also in the All-Star squad, as is Diego Valeri of the host Portland Timbers, tied for second with 8 assists.
AGAINST THE WORLD: Landon Donovan has played in eight All-Stars against international competition, the most of any MLS player. Among current All-Stars, seven others have played in multiple games in the current format, with Kyle Beckerman having four appearances, and Thierry Henry with three. Those with two include: Matt Besler, Aurelien Collin, Will Johnson, Michael Parkhurst, Nick Rimando and Graham Zusi.
Dwayne De Rosario has scored three goals in the MLS vs. The World format, most of any MLS player. Only he and Jeff Cunningham have scored multiple goals in the current matchup. No current All-Stars have scored against the international opposition.
RARE ROOKIES INCLUDED: While no rookies have been included in this year's MLS All-Star Game, the only two rookies to be part of the MLS squad in the current MLS vs. The World format are both included in the squad this year: Michael Parkhurst (2005, vs. Fulham FC) and DeAndre Yedlin (2013, vs. AS Roma).
PLAYING BOTH SIDES: Toronto FC midfielder Michael Bradley and New York Red Bulls midfielder Tim Cahill have the opportunity to experience a rare occurrence if they play in the 2014 MLS All-Star Game: playing on both sides of the midsummer matchup.
Just one player has played on both sides in the MLS vs. The World format: Omar Bravo. Bravo came on as a 75th-minute substitute for CD Guadalajara in the first game under the current format in 2003, then, in 2011, Bravo started for the MLS All-Stars in the match vs. Manchester United at Red Bull Arena.
Bradley played 90 minutes for AS Roma in their 3-1 win vs. MLS last year, while Cahill started and played 76 minutes for Everton FC in 2009. Cahill was selected the MLS All-Star team last year, but did not play due to injury.
Other past MLS All-Stars have played for the foreign opposition, but none were part of the MLS team under the current format. Tim Howard was an All-Star in 2001, '02 and '03, while also playing for Everton in 2009. Brian McBride was an MLS All-Star every year from 1996-2003; he played 61 minutes for Fulham in 2005. McBride was an additional MLS All-Star selection in 2009. Carlos Bocanegra, an MLS All-Star in 2002 and '03, also played for Fulham in 2005.
Bayern München midfielder Arjen Robben could be the second international to play for two different clubs in the MLS All-Star Game. Robben came on as a halftime substitute for Chelsea FC in 2006. Luis Boa Morte played in the 2005 All-Star Game for Fulham FC, then in 2008 with West Ham United FC.
CHIPOTLE MLS HOMEGROWN GAME KICKS OFF ALL-STAR WEEK: The inaugural Chipotle MLS Homegrown Game will kick off as part of the festivities leading up to the 2014 AT&T MLS All-Star Game. A team comprised of Homegrown Players from throughout Major League Soccer will face the Portland Timbers U-23s.
All MLS clubs were asked to nominate eligible players for the game, and based on availability, the 20 were selected in consultation with MLS Director of Player Programs Alfonso Mondelo, who will coach the Homegrown team. Any players selected to the gameday roster for the 2014 AT&T MLS All-Star Game would not participate in the Homegrown game:
2014 Chipotle MLS Homegrown Roster
Goalkeeper: Jon Kempin (Sporting Kansas City), Matt Lampson (Columbus Crew)
Defenders: Connor Lade (New York Red Bulls), Ashtone Morgan (Toronto FC), Shane O'Neill (Colorado Rapids), Erik Palmer-Brown (Sporting Kansas City), Carlos Salcedo (Real Salt Lake)
Midfielders: Steven Evans (Portland Timbers), Danny Garcia (FC Dallas), Zach Pfeffer (Philadelphia Union), Chris Ritter (Chicago Fire), Harry Shipp (Chicago Fire), Russell Teibert (Vancouver Whitecaps FC), Wil Trapp (Columbus Crew)
Forwards: Caleb Calvert (Chivas USA), Bradford Jamieson IV (LA Galaxy), Sean Okoli (Seattle Sounders FC), Dillon Serna (Colorado Rapids), Tommy Thompson (San Jose Earthquakes), Gyasi Zardes (LA Galaxy)
QUALITY PREPARATION: As the MLS All-Star Game usually falls during preseason training for the international clubs, the MLS opponents have used the All-Star Game as a great springboard over the years. Twice those clubs have gone on to win their domestic championships – Celtic in 2007/08, and Manchester United in 2010/11. A further five occasions the MLS opposition has finished in a place guaranteed to provide further competition, whether postseason playoffs or a UEFA Champions League spot.
A look at how the MLS All-Star opponents have fared in the domestic season following their appearances:
Primera División Nacional (Mexico) 2003/04
8. Guadalajara 19 9 2 8 30-28 29 Playoff
Premiership (England) 2005/06
12. Fulham 38 14 6 18 48-58 48
Premiership (England) 2006/07
2. Chelsea 38 24 11 3 64-24 83 UEFA Champions League
Premier Division (Scotland) 2007/08
1. Celtic 38 28 5 5 84-26 89 Champions
Premiership (England) 2008/09
9. West Ham United 38 14 9 15 42-45 51
Premiership (England) 2009/10
8. Everton 38 16 13 9 60-49 61
Premiership (England) 2010/11
1. Manchester United 38 23 11 4 78-37 80 Champions
Premiership (England) 2011/12
2. Manchester United 38 28 5 5 89-33 89 UEFA Champions League
Premiership (England) 2012/13
3. Chelsea 38 22 9 7 75-39 75 UEFA Champions League
Serie A (Italy) 2013/14
2. AS Roma 38 26 7 5 72-25 85 UEFA Champions League


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SAN FRANCISCO -- California has set a state record for gasoline prices _ but the hikes may be slowing.
The AAA Daily Fuel Gauge Report for Tuesday says the average price of regular jumped only a fraction of a cent overnight _ compared to nearly 50 cents in the past week.
It's now a bit over $4.67 a gallon.
That's still the highest price in the nation and an all-time high for the Golden State.
The highest average price in the state, at $4.75, is in the San Luis Obispo, Atascadero and Paso Robles area.
San Diego is $4.72 a gallon and the Los Angeles area about $4.71.
THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. Check back soon for further information. AP's earlier story is below.
State leaders _ and drivers _ hope to see gasoline prices drop soon, now that California officials have approved the release of "winter-blend" fuel that is expected to help bolster the state's supplies.
State air pollution regulators say California's air quality isn't expected to get worse after the governor ordered the release of a dirtier blend of gasoline to help slash record-high pump prices.
The California Air Resources Board issued a regulatory advisory a day earlier after Gov. Jerry Brown ordered it to allow so-called "winter-blend" gasoline to be sold in California earlier than usual to increase supply.
AAA said the average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in California hit $4.671 Tuesday _ the highest price in the nation and an all-time high for the Golden State. Analysts said the spike has been driven by refinery disruptions and corrosion issues in an important pipeline.
"This action is necessary to address the extreme and unusual fuel supply circumstance," said the board's advisory allowing the use of the more polluting fuel. "(It) is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety or general welfare."
California usually converts to the gas on Oct. 31. The fuel evaporates in heat more quickly than summer-blends, so sends more pollutants into the environment, especially in warm weather.
Gil Duran, a spokesman for Brown, said the governor looked at all the options available, particularly scientists' prediction that such a change would not have a significant effect on the environment, and "when he learned this could increase the supply by 8 to 10 percent, it just made sense."
Sunday's action was the first time since 2005 _ when gas supplies were affected by refinery disruptions in the wake of Hurricane Katrina _ that the air board has approved early conversion to winter-gas blends.
Officials said it could take days before prices fall, depending on how quickly refineries can get the winter-blend fuel to market.
"The gasoline market moves on news, and this is clearly good news in terms of supply, because it should be able to increase supply immediately," said Alison apRoberts, a spokeswoman with the California Energy Commission.
The third day of record-setting prices at the pump has also prompted calls for a federal investigation.
Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., on Monday asked the Department of Justice's oil and gas price fraud working group to look into whether maintenance issues at refineries were being used as an excuse to drive up energy prices.
Boxer's request came a day after Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., called on the Federal Trade Commission to investigate, saying residents need to be protected from "malicious trading schemes."
Winter-blend gas typically isn't sold until November, when cooler temperatures allow for its use while maintaining federal and state air quality standards. Few refineries outside the state are currently making summer-blend gas, putting the pressure on already-taxed California manufacturers.
Still, the air board said it believed that changing over a few weeks earlier than normal would not push California's air pollution beyond normal levels for this time of year.
Associated Press writers Christopher Weber in Los Angeles and Juliet Williams in Sacramento, Calif., and business writer Marcy Gordon in Washington, D.C., contributed to this report.
Jason Dearen can be reached at http://www.twitter.com/JHDearen

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4-split, skinless,boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2" strips
1-medium green bell pepper, sliced top to bottom, (w/seeds removed), into 1/2" to 3/4" strips
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8 oz.-fresh mushrooms, sliced vertically
1-medium yellow onion, sliced into 1/2" rings
2 Tbs.-Olive oil
1-small to medium tomato, cut into 3/4" wedges
3/4 cup sliced almonds
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Novak Djokovic continued to look the man to beat at the US Open as he cruised into the fourth round with a comfortable victory over American Sam Querrey.
Djokovic has not been tested in any of his matches so far and needed just an hour and 25 minutes to dispatch Querrey 6-3 6-2 6-2.
Querrey's serve is his biggest asset but Djokovic was all over it, the American winning just 23 per cent of points on his second serve and only 57 per cent on his first.
Coming into the tournament, Djokovic admitted he did not not know how being away from his pregnant wife would affect him but any rivals looking for a lack of focus will have been sorely disappointed.
Fifth seed Milos Raonic ended the run of Victor Estrella Burgos in a tight match that was decided by three tie-breaks.
Estrella Burgos' rise into the top 100 at the age of 34 has been one of the best stories of the season but even his enthusiastic band of fans from the Dominican Republic could not propel him to victory this time.
In the fourth round Raonic will play 10th seed Kei Nishikori, who came into the tournament short on matches because of injury but has been impressive and beat Leonardo Mayer 6-4 6-2 6-3.


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"2D Boy is a brave new indie game studio based in San Francisco, making games the old fashioned way - a team of two, no money, and a whole lot of "love". Our goal is to make games that everyone can play, with gameplay nobody has seen before. 2D Boy is a core team of two guys, Ron Carmel and Kyle Gabler. Their swanky San Francisco office is whichever free wi-fi coffee shop they wander into on a given day."
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Dorothy O'Connor Pet Adoption - DOCPAC 361-575-8573
135 Progress Drive, Victoria, TX, 77904 Opens Monday at 10:00 AM
- Phone: 361-575-8573
- Website: http://www.docpac.net/
- Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Priorities of The O'Connor Pet Center
The Dorothy H O'Connor Pet Adoption Center provides homeless animals a caring environment with the purpose of the adoption of dogs and cats into their own homes. Our new pet adoption facility in Victoria, Texas was established in October 2007 and with the help of our knowledgeable staff, we continue to provide quality service to ensure that your pet leaves healthy and happy.
The Dorothy H O'Connor Pet Adoption Center is dedicated in memory to Dorothy Hanna O'Connor (1907-1992). Having established Victoria's first community animal rescue center, the new facility builds upon her vision to prevent cruelty to animals through the facilitation of the adoption of all God's creatures.


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Fuld's backpack stolen after fishing excursion
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- Sam Fuld reported to camp on Friday with a story about having experienced a nightmare earlier in the week.
After filming a fishing segment for Charlie Moore's "The Mad Fisherman" television show in Fort Lauderdale on Tuesday, they returned to Moore's vehicle only to find that it had been vandalized.
Fuld's knapsack was among the stolen items, which was unfortunate since it contained his cell phone, wallet and car keys.
"It was quite an ordeal," Fuld said.
The outfielder has since spent considerable time trying to clean up the episode, including time spent working with MLB security, which has helped him out this week.


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The Midi in White
The Midi locker has maximum storage potential. Use her as a toy cupboard, in the kitchen or hiding all the shoes + umbrellas in the hallway.
Our White has a slightly cream tone and not a pure white.
Inside +
Two adjustable shelves (in four parts), two handy hook, cable hole, wall attachment points.
Outside +
Handles, locks, custom keyrings, mustard logo, air vents.
Measurements +
Height 110cm
Width 85cm
Depth 40cm
Build it +
Our lockers are cleverly designed to arrive flat packed for you to assemble. Check out our videos to see how!
Delivery +
The actual delivery cost will be based on your postcode and size of the order, and will calculated at the checkout. Please see our Delivery + Returns page for more information
All the info on shipping + returns can be found here.
For shipping prices, add the products to the cart + it will be calculated at the checkout.
Customer Reviews
Very happy with my first locker. Just exactly same as in the photo. Worth the wait.


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Customer Service
Technical Support
Site Requirements
Helix Studios's website and videos can be viewed on any computer with a modern browser. All versions of Windows (except Windows 3.1), Mac OS X, or current version of Linux are supprted.
A broadband Internet connection such as DSL or Cable is recommended for watching streaming videos, but is not required. Dial-up users can download video to their computer before playback to avoid any buffering or choppiness. See below.
Below are links to upgrade or download one of these browsers
The Adobe Flash player version 10 is required to play streaming videos. You can update or install the latest version at Adobe Flash Player
For downloaded videos can be played with Windows Media Player, Quicktime, iTunes, VLC or other video player
How to watch the videos
All videos on Helix Studios are available for streaming and download, and are DRM free. We provide several versions of the same video to suit your bandwidth and playback needs. You can download Quicktime or Windows Media versions, in either Small (320x240 and 320x180), Large (640x480 and 640x360), or HD (940x560 to 1280x720 - when available). Smaller files download faster. We also provide a streaming version that plays the video on the page much like a tube site.
Option 1 - Stream (Flash player)
Most videos are available for streaming with the built in flash player. Login to the members area, and select a video you would like to watch, and click the play icon that appears on the main picture of the video. The video will buffer for a few seconds, and begin playing.
Option 2 - Play with your media player
You can click directly on the video link. Your browser may launch your media player automatically and begin to play the file, or it may download the file to a temporary location, or it may prompt you to save the file or specify how you want to open it. Each browser behaves differently.
Option 3 - Download to your computer
You can download the video to a specific location on your hard drive. Each browser has a similar way of doing this. For example:
- Internet Explorer: Right-click the link and then select "Save Target As.." from the popup menu that appears.
- Firefox: (Windows) Right-click the link and then select "Save Link As..." from the popup menu.
- Safari Control-click or right-click the link and then select "Download Linked File As...".
You will then be prompted for a location in which to save the file.
Downloading the file to your hard drive and then playing it from there is a good idea if the movie starts and stops playing while you are streaming it with the flash player.
To play the videos you will need either Windows Media, Quicktime, iTunes or VLC. Here are links to download them
- Download Windows Media Player for Windows
- Download Quicktime or iTunes (for Windows, Mac OS X)
Choppy video that starts and stops
Although Helix Studios's website is hosted on a world wide content delivery network that assures the fastest speeds for downloading and streaming videos to your computer, it is possible that you experience buffering or choppyness when watching videos. In such cases, you should check your wireless signal level, see if other people on your network are downloading large files, or if your computer has slowed down due to a virus or spyware.
In such situations, downloading the videos to your hard drive prior to viewing will avoid the start/stop problems.
An internet connection of at least 1 Mbps is recommended for watching the streaming videos. You can use this link to test your Internet Connection speed.
Can't download videos with Internet Explorer
When you right-click a download link link in Microsoft Internet Explorer, the Save Target As command may be unavailable. This behavior can occur if Content Advisor is enabled.
To work around this behavior disable Content Advisor by following these steps in Internet Explorer:
- In Internet Explorer 5, Interntet Explorer 5.5 and Internet Explorer 6, on the "Tools"" menu, click "Internet Options".
- Click the "Content" tab
- Under "Content Advisor", click "Disable".
- In the "Password" box, type the supervisor password, and then click OK.
- When you receive the following prompt, click "OK":
"Content Advisor has been turned off. Make sure you turn it on again before you allow someone else to use your computer."
Visit Microsoft Support site for more details at http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=kb;en-us;176316&x=11&y=9
How do I download a video to my iPod?
To download a video to your iPod using iTunes version 7.0, please follow these steps:
- From the Scenes page select the video you'd like to download.
- Right-click (or CTRL-Click on Macs) on the iPod/Quicktime Large or Small link. Select "Save Target As" or "Download Linked File" from the drop down menu.
- Save the video to a location on your computer.
- Connect your iPod to your computer and open the Apple iTunes application.
- In iTunes, select "File" > "Add File to Library." Browse for the video you downloaded, then click "Open."
- Select the "Movies" tab.
- Check the "Sync movies" box.
- Click "Apply."
To download a video to your iPod using iTunes version 6.0 or earlier, please follow these steps:
- From the Scenes page select the video you'd like to download.
- Right-click (or CTRL-Click on Macs) on the iPod/Quicktime Large or Small link. Select "Save Target As" or "Download Linked File" from the drop down menu.
- Save the video to a location on your computer.
- Connect your iPod to your computer and open the Apple iTunes application.
- In iTunes, select "File" > "Add File to Library." Browse for the video you downloaded, then click "Open."
- In iTunes, select "Edit" > "Preferences" > "iPod" > "Videos" > "Automatically update all videos." Click "OK" when you're done.
Once you've followed these steps, iTunes will automatically copy the video to your iPod. To play the video on your iPod, select "Videos" > "Movies."
How do I watch videos on the Roku?
You will first need a membership to Helix Studios. Get your membership here.
Once you have join Helix Studios and are able to login to the members area, you will need to add the Helix Studios Channel to your Roku.
Open the Helix Studios Channel on your Roku to link your Player to your Helix Studios Account. You will be asked to login to our website and go to the linking URL http://www.helixstudios.net/members/roku/. Enter the code you see on your Roku in to the form on the page on your computer and click Submit. After 30 seconds, the channel will be linked to your Helix Studios account.
If you ever need to reset your Roku Player to facotry default settings, you will need to link your player again by folowing these steps.
For general support questions relating to your Roku Player, please refer to Roku's Support site.
Do you stream HD to the Roku Player?
Yes. All videos that are available on our site in HD are also available on the Roku in 720p HD. Older videos will be in 480p Standard Defition. The picture quality on your Roku depends on your Internet Connection speed and the quality of your network. The Roku will automaticaly adjust picture quality by assessing your network speed. You will need a connection with at least 3 Mbps to enjoy full 720p HD videos.
Contacting Support
If you have a problem that you cannot resolve, please use our contact form to send an email to our support staff. Please make sure that you include as much information as possible, including your username, your email address, a complete description of the problem with as much detail as possible (include any steps needed to reproduce the problem), and a description of your system, including hardware, operating system, which browser and media player you are using, and what type of Internet connection you have.


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NIH-supported clinical trial finds antidepressant reduces Alzheimer's agitation
NIH-funded researchers are testing interventions to alleviate psychiatric conditions and symptoms, such as agitation, that distress people with Alzheimer's and their caregivers. The goal is to identify treatments that are safer and more effective than the currently available antipsychotic drugs that are linked to increased risk for stroke and excessive sedation. Agitation, a syndrome that includes anxious, disruptive, or aggressive behavior, is common in the later stages of dementia and often leads to placing a loved one in residential care.
The online Feb. 19, 2014 Journal of the American Medical Association reported results from the NIH-supported Citalopram for Agitation in Alzheimer's Disease Study (CitAD) clinical trial of the antidepressant citalopram (Celexa, Cipramil) as a possible treatment for Alzheimer's agitation. Researchers from Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Baltimore, led the randomized, double-blinded trial involving 186 Alzheimer's volunteers experiencing agitation. Ninety-four participants at eight sites in the United States and Canada received citalopram in dosages that gradually increased from 10 mg. to up to 30 mg. per day over 9 weeks; 92 participants received placebos. All the trial volunteers and their caregivers received psychosocial interventions, which included educational materials, supportive counseling, and care plans.
The results were intriguing. About 40 percent of the citalopram group showed significant improvement in agitation symptoms compared to 26 percent of those receiving the placebo. The caregivers of those receiving citalopram also reported feeling less stress. However, citalopram volunteers showed some decline in cognition and heart function. In light of the even greater heart health risks associated with antipsychotic treatments, the researchers concluded that citalopram, especially in lower doses, may be a more effective and safer alternative to treating agitation in Alzheimer's patients.
Reference: Porsteinsson, A.P., et al. Effect of citalopram on agitation in Alzheimer's disease: The CitAD randomized clinical trial. JAMA. 2014 Feb. 19;311(7):682-91. doi:10.1001/jama.2014.93.


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We took ourselves over to Hampton Court and to a shop we had read about in quilting magazines (and whose stand I had visited at the International Festival of Quilts). We parked easily, and even for free, (shock horror!) and found the shop within an easy stroll, via a stop for tea and cake at one of the many pavement cafes. So here we are, at Creative Quilting. (Photos courtesy of my 'phone as I forgot the big monster camera.)
Ah, what a little gem of a shop this is. Oodles of fabric everywhere you look.
Completed quilts adorn the walls to inspire you.
The ladies in the shop are both knowledgeable and helpful.
I don't need any help filling my little basket with all sorts of goodies, especially when I see my favourites, the 1930's reproduction prints. Let me at 'em!
But that's not all, with my basket already full to over flowing, we realise there is a second side to the shop, Creative Quilting is in fact two shops joined into one. Oh happy days!
There's plenty of everything here to be honest, including some of the harder to find stuff. There's a stack of Lecien fabrics below all those interesting notions and templates.
There's also a good selection of Tilda loveliness which is usually quite elusive in this country. Oh yummy.
Button and ricrac heaven (Tilda super-size fat quarters stashed below, just ready for my eager little mitts).
But oh deep joy, there is an enormous selection of books. Both Adele and I are book fiends and we spend well over an hour just standing looking through books. I have a vereeeey long list of books I would now like!
Fully sated in the crafty department, we leave Creative Quilting and find some other pleasant little shops along the road. There are a couple of antiques/collectables shops, one has a beautiful old shop front and inside has some lovely vintage clothes (including a fab selection of frilly nighties and peignoirs, oh the glamour!) and a great display of vintage china.
In another gifty shop (lovely stuff, not so lovely prices, eek, which reminds us we're in a very select part Surrey), I am miffed to find someone has stolen my mantle!
We have a wander down by the river. It really is a very quaint little place. By the way, the railway station is smack in the heart of Hampton Court so it's very easy to visit by public transport.
It's a lovely sight but I must say, the water was filthy!
The best we can do is to spot the magnificent Hampton Court from the bridge, once home to Henry VIII, but with a Master Munchkin to pick up from school, we have to leave a tour for another day.
Goodies to show and tell? Oh yes siree!
Plenty of lovely fabrics as you can see, including felts in yummy colours, a stack of Tilda on the left, a pretty new range in the middle, and some 1930's reproduction fabrics on the right; some giant ricrac in pretty colours, fab stripey buttons, a really good fabric marking pencil and an eraser to go with it that actually works!
I've had little time for sewing and crafting recently (sob) but I did manage a little postcard with the new Tilda fabric to add to my burgeoning range of stitchy postcards. This one has a Summer Sixties vibe. Hey babe!
I will be adding them soon to my new online shop. When it's actually up and running that is!


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Instagram vs. Twitter: The Coming War
Photo-sharing service Instagram killed off some of its Twitter functionality this week in what looks like the beginning of a turf war in social media, Mike Isaac reports on digits. Photo: Instagram/Eilyn Segura.
This transcript has been automatically generated and may not be 100% accurate.
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To read press accounts and listen to city officials complain about the proliferation of dispensaries, it seems easier than ever to get marijuana, whether for medical or recreational use. But is it, really? And how has your access changed as Los Angeles forced closure of many dispensaries? What about recent efforts to ban dispensaries entirely?
Tell us the story of how you buy it, and what legal protection you are getting or missing.


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- 2 Status
- 3 Supported Models
- 4 For Owners
- 5 What Is REX
- 6 REX Versions
- 7 Installation Information
- 8 User Information
- 9 Technical Information
- 10 Option ROM Images for Download
- 11 Software Installation of the REX System- It's Easy
- 12 Important Note for First Time REX Installation and Use
- 13 Compatibility between REX and certain other M100 applications
- 14 Acknowledgements
Users are encouraged to migrate to REX#.
REX# addresses a known hardware issue that has prevented stable operation in some situations. REX# design revisions also enable common support across all ModelT variants, making support much easier. Lastly, some overly complicated and unnecessary features have been deprecated, to improve reliability.
REX Products ordering information
- REXclassic status is End-of-support; support is best effort from here out.
- where possible I will provide updates.
- Community testing and feedback is necessary, thanks.
- Some of the advanced features built into REX have become difficult to verify across all models.
- Current software is 4.9 revision 260. It is posted here and supports M100, T102, T200 and PC-8201
- QUAD in M100 is not supported
- if you have issues, please post to m100 mailing list or to me directly. thanks.
Supported Models
- Model 100 and Tandy 102 with REXclassic
- Tandy 200 with REXclassic
- NEC PC-8201 with REX3
M100 note
In Europe and UK, and probably elsewhere, there are newer versions of M100 that have different boards. Model numbers are 26-3801B and 26-3802B. It isn't clear if REX works in those systems; until I can verify, assume REX does not work in anything but a USA/Canada equivalent M100 (meaning it has a Modem, and the custom ROM pinout).
For Owners
Own REX, need help Getting Started?
Current shipping software release ---> 4.9! If you are not on 4.9, please upgrade! Visit the Release 4.9 page.
Keep in mind the following-
- upgrade procedures have changed. Upgrading to Release 4.9 requires a complete wipe of REX memory, and a re-install of all Option ROMs and RAM images.
Click on these links for information on specific software releases - release notes, update proceedure, downloads, new features descriptions etc.
REX Release 4.9 Latest release is available here.
REX Release 4.8 Please update to 4.9!
REX Release 4.7 Please update to 4.9!
REX Release 4.6 Please update to 4.9!
REX Release 4.5 and older release info. Please update to 4.9!
What Is REX
REX is completely plug and play flash memory upgrade for Model 100, Tandy 102, Tandy 200, NEC PC-8201 and 8300 laptops. REX plugs into the Option ROM socket, with no soldering or modifications required and no necessity to open the laptop case.
REX gets it's name by being a cross between my other flash memory device, ReMem, and the original OPTION ROM (RAM) memory card, EXTRAM.
Primary features:
- REX allows for storage and quick, easy switching between OPTION ROM images. Once the binary software images are loaded into REX, the user can easily jump back and forth between different applications.
- REX provides the ability to backup and swap working RAM images. At the press of a key, your current RAM contents are saved in REX. Furthermore, you can reload any saved RAM image for use. This creates a library of RAM images, which has a number of uses. This offers an easy way to quickly backup all RAM to flash, or switch between multiple snapshots of RAM. It is like having multiple laptops in the same case!
- REX includes an interface to TPDD devices (like TPDD, NADSbox, LaddieCon etc) for loading and saving binary images to external storage.
- REX modifies they way MENU displays the date, effectively fixing the Y2K 'bug'.
In addition, REX is in-circuit, software reprogrammable. That means you can change, patch, or replace an Option ROM image without any special hardware or physically unplugging REX.
For advanced users, REX provides some additional features:
- REX distinguishes between traditional OPTION ROM software, and alternative OS software which runs from the option rom memory location. This allows for some interesting future capabilities like CP/M or a FORTH based system.
- REX also supports "Main ROM Replacement". This means that, with the addition of a single wire, the main rom on the laptop may be replaced by a version stored in REX. This allows for flash-upgradeable main ROM images, to support patches, custom Menu and character sets, LOMEM patch, Y2K patch etc. Facility is included to support dual Main ROM images, and the ability to switch between them.
REX for M100/T102/T200 can be obtained from various sources.
REX for NEC may be obtained by contacting me directly. twospruces / gmail
REX Versions
The original REX module was designed for Model 100, Tandy 102 and Tandy 200.
REX2 was a modification of REX, which augmented the 1MB Flash with a 128kB SRAM. The intent was to use this card for CP/M in M100 and T102. REX2 is not supported in T200 or NEC machines.
REX2 was short-lived and is superceded by REXCPM.
REX2 - custom REX for CP/M support
REX3 is a modification of the original REX design to accommodate installation in a PC-8201 or 8300. The physical dimensions changed slightly, the pinout is different and notably the ALE signal is not available on the NEC socket (which is a standard 27C256 pinout).
Installation Information
click here for current production REX images and install photos
REX Hardware Installation : T200
REX Hardware Installation : PC-8201
User Information
Main ROM Management Feature ***new in release 4.6***
Technical Information
Option ROM Images for Download
Validated OPTROM Images for M100/T102
Validated OPTROM Images for T200
Validated OPTROM Images for NEC
Software Installation of the REX System- It's Easy
In order to initialize the laptop to use REX, you must install the REX system. From a cold restart, power cycle the laptop and then execute the BASIC command
(for M100/T102)
(for T200)
(for NEC)
to install the REX Manager system, which uses the timer hook, CHGET and CHPUT RST7 hooks, and a program visible in MENU called REXMGR.
- REXMGR contains a short embedded machine language routine that starts the REX Manager software on command, and contains the 2 hook programs. Running this program will always start the REX Manager software.
After REX Manager is installed, issuing those same commands won't re-install the system, but you will be directed to the Active OPTROM image software instead, just like you would expect if you had a normal option ROM installed.
If the REX system should somehow become de-installed (like on a cold restart) simply re-install it by repeating these instructions.
Important Note for First Time REX Installation and Use
IMPORTANT! For brand new REX installations, where REX has been unused, the user must replace the default "backup" RAM image stored in REX, with a real backup image. Simply start REX Manager, move the cursor over the directory entry for "backup", and press <ENTER>. Select <Y> when prompted to "Refresh backup?". This puts a fresh RAM image for your specific machine into that entry.
Compatibility between REX and certain other M100 applications
REX is NOT COMPATIBLE with certain software and devices, where software conflicts arise with hidden .BA programs in RAM, and hooks.
...and other things as well I am sure, are not compatible with REX.
REX is incompatible with other software and hardware due to the following reasons:
- REXMGR has to be located as the FIRST .BA program in RAM for the embedded ML code to function.
- REXMGR relies on the timer hook to configure itself, and to enable specific features like QuickMenu and Y2K fix.
- REXMGR uses CHGET and CHPUT hooks (but only in MENU).
If you own a REX and you are using it with some other piece of internal memory system, in general I would say it is not compatible - it is one or the other.
I would like to thank those that have contributed to the project:
John Hogerhuis - for all his technical support
Philip Avery - for his assistance in coding the MENU functions
Wilson Van Alst - for providing the base TPDD routines
Kenneth Pettit - for VirtualT as this project would not have happened without it
Club 100 and Rick Hanson - for helping to get this gadget out there
and others for their helpful comments and support.


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With the Lightning to SD Card Camera Reader, it's easy to download photos and videos from your digital camera to your iPad or iPhone so you can view them on the gorgeous Retina display and share them with family and friends.
After you insert the SD card into the reader, your iPad or iPhone automatically opens the Photos app, which organizes your photos into Moments, Collections, and Years. And when you use iCloud Photo Library, all your full-resolution photos and videos are stored safely in iCloud and automatically added to the Photos app on all your devices. With iCloud Photo Sharing, you can share your photos and videos with just the people you choose.
The Lightning to SD Card Camera Reader supports standard photo formats, including JPEG and RAW, along with SD and HD video formats, including H.264 and MPEG-4. It supports data transfer at up to USB 3 speeds on the 12.9-inch iPad Pro (1st and 2nd generation) and 10.5-inch iPad Pro, and up to USB 2 speeds on the 9.7-inch iPad Pro and all other iPad and iPhone models.*
What's in the Box
Lightning to SD Card Camera Reader
System Requirements
iPhone, iPad and iPod touch models with iOS 9 or later
iPhone Models
- iPhone 12 Pro
- iPhone 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 12 mini
- iPhone 12
- iPhone 11 Pro
- iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone 11
- iPhone SE (2nd generation)
- iPhone XS
- iPhone XS Max
- iPhone XR
- iPhone X
- iPhone 8
- iPhone 8 Plus
- iPhone 7
- iPhone 7 Plus
- iPhone 6s
- iPhone 6s Plus
- iPhone 6
- iPhone 6 Plus
- iPhone SE (1st generation)
- iPhone 5s
- iPhone 5c
- iPhone 5
iPad Models
- iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation)
- iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st generation)
- iPad Pro 10.5-inch
- iPad Pro 9.7-inch
- iPad Air (3rd generation)
- iPad Air 2
- iPad Air (1st generation)
- iPad (8th generation)
- iPad (7th generation)
- iPad (6th generation)
- iPad mini (5th generation)
- iPad (5th generation)
- iPad mini 4
- iPad mini 3
- iPad mini 2
- iPad mini (1st generation)
iPod Models
- iPod touch (7th generation)
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World's top 12 hotels for stargazing
Some hotels have great swimming pools, some have incredible mini-bars.
These have light-year-distant views into the cosmos.
1. Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa, Hawaii, United States
After sunset guests head to the roof of this award-winning Maui hotel for the Tour of the Stars.
The tour explains the planets, nebulas and other heavenly objects with the help of the hotel's director of astronomy, a pair of binoculars and telescope.
If you're looking for sparks closer to the ground, the Romance Tour for two comes with champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries.
Rates: Rooms start at US$332.
Stargazing packages: Tour of the Stars, US$25 per guest; Romance Tour of the Stars, US$40 per guest.
Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa, 200 Nohea Kai Dr., Lahaina, Hawaii, USA; +1 808 661 1234; www.maui.hyatt.com
2. Elqui Domos, Chile
Surrounded by peaks of the Andes, the arid Elqui Valley is the perfect setting for vineyards and also one of the best places for stargazing south of the equator.
Elqui Domos rooms include bi-level domes with terraces, a telescope poised at the window on the lower level and a retractable roof above the bed upstairs.
A star-lit, two-hour guided horseback ride through the valley includes a tutorial on reading the skies, while a more in-depth astronomy tour includes a visit to the on-site observatory.
Rates: Rooms start at US$120.
Stargazing packages: Astronomic tour, US$70 per person; nighttime horseback ride, US$52 per person.
Elqui Domos, Camino Publico Pisco Elqui a Horcon, kilometer 3.5, Pisco Elqui, Chile; +569 7709 2879; www.elquidomos.cl
3. 3100 Kulmhotel Gornergrat, Switzerland
Sitting 3,100 meters above sea level, 3100 Kulmhotel Gornergrat overlooks the snow-dusted, rocky peaks of the Swiss Alps, including the fang-like Matterhorn.
All the hotel's simple, airy rooms are named for one of the peaks in the area -- some have views onto their namesakes.
Although skiing is the most popular area activity, the Kulmhotel is a favorite with amateur astronomers. At the top of two stone towers, observatories are equipped with everything a studious astronomer might need, but which, with a little guidance, even newbies can use.
The Starlight Dinner package includes a buffet dinner in the hotel's restaurant.
Rates: Rooms start at CHF140 (US$150) per person.
Stargazing packages: Starlight dinner, CHF90 (US$96) per person.
3100 Kulmhotel Gornergrat, 3920 Zermatt; +41 27 966 64 00; www.gornergrat-kulm.ch
4. Kirroughtree House Hotel, Scotland
A converted 16th-century family mansion, this luxurious country hotel sits in Galloway Forest Park beneath some of the darkest night skies in Europe.
The hotel's décor echoes the rich history of the house, with dark wood paneling, four-poster beds and fireplaces throughout rooms and suites.
The hotel offers several sky-watching packages, including Weekend Stargazers Breaks, which include two nights' accommodations with dinner at the hotel's award-winning restaurant, an in-depth talk with astronomer Steve Owens and a trip deep into the park, with complimentary cocoa.
Rates: Rooms £99 (US$144).
Stargazing packages: Weekend Stargazers Break from £199 (US$319) per person; Meteor Break from £130 (US$208) per person.
Kirroughtree House Hotel, Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway, DG8 6AN; +44 (0) 1671 402 141; www.kirroughtreehouse.co.uk
5. Sanctuary Baines' Camp, Botswana
This intimate camp has five secluded suites overlooking the Boro River on the edge of the Moremi Game Reserve.
The Okavango Delta is home to hippo, zebra and leopard, which you can observe from a jeep, canoe or even a helicopter.
A day of walking with elephants and watching lions on a game drive can be followed by an open-air bubble bath for two.
Once the sun goes down guests can count their stars, literally, from a four-poster "sky bed" wheeled onto a private deck.
Rates: Start at US$675 per person (includes meals, drinks and safaris)
Sanctuary Baines Camp, Boro River, Botswana; +27 (0) 11 438 4650; www.sanctuaryretreats.com
6. Gran Hotel Bahía del Duque Resort & Spa, Canary Islands
The Gran Hotel Resort rules the southern beaches of Tenerife, with five pools (including one saltwater), 40 villas, 300 rooms and 10 restaurants.
A mixture of 19th-century colonial styles -- brick-toned walls, rounded arches, thatched roofs -- make the resort cozy.
The Gran Hotel even found room to build its own observatory. Some 300 kilometers off the coast of Africa, the island offers clear views after dark.
Rates: Rooms start at €328 (US$425).
Stargazing packages: Contact hotel for observatory pricing.
Gran Hotel Bahía del Duque Resort & Spa, Avenida de Bruselas S/N, Costa Adeje; +34 922 74 69 00; www.bahia-duque.com
7. Ayers Rock Resort -- Sails in the Desert Hotel, Australia
Set in the heart of the Australian Outback, this opulent hotel provides a stark contrast to the copper-red earth surroundings.
The popular Sounds of Silence open-air barbecue includes three courses of Australian and Aboriginal fare, such as barramundi and crocodile paired with local wines and followed by a tour of the southern desert sky.
The resort's Astro Tour uses iPads, telescopes and binoculars to let guests marvel at the Southern Cross and re-learn the basics of cosmology, such as how a star is born and why it emits light.
Rates: Rooms start at US$400.
Stargazing packages: Voyages Outback Sky Journeys, US$38 per person; Sounds of Silence dinner, US$169 per person.
Ayers Rock Resort - Sails in the Desert Hotel, Ayers Rock Resort, Yulara, Northern Territory 0872; +61 2 8296 8010; www.ayersrockresort.com.au
8. Kasbah Hotel, Morocco
At the edge of the Draa valley, the Kasbah's architecture mimics the ancient forts of the region, save a couple of details. Two round observatory domes and several telescopes peak out from the fortress walls.
Far from city lights, with the Sahara on the horizon, the stage is set for a black, glittering sky so crowded with stars that individual constellations are hard to single out.
Each night after dinner, an expert helps guest find their way around the viewing equipment and cosmos.
Rates: AED540 (US$63) per person including breakfast and dinner.
Stargazing packages: Guided visit to the SaharaSky observatory, AED 200 (US$23).
Kasbah Hotel, B.P. 28, 45900 Zagora; +212 667 351943; www.saharasky.com
9. Hotel Kakslauttanen, Finland
Above the Arctic Circle, the Kakslauttanen Hotel is an amusement park for anyone who loves winter.
Guests can hunt the Aurora Borealis by reindeer, go ice fishing and come out beet-red from a Finish sauna.
The hotel has several types of accommodations from cabins to snow bungalows. Twenty glass igloos afford the most spectacular, panoramic views, though little privacy.
The thermal glass igloos keep rooms at a comfortable temperature and prevent frosting. It's like sleeping under the stars without the frozen nose.
Rates: Glass igloos start at €177 (US$230) per person, including breakfast and evening sauna.
Hotel Kakslauttanen, 99830 Saariselkä, Lapland, Finland; +358 1666 7100; www.kakslauttanen.fi
10. Sossusvlei Lodge, Namibia
This award-winning resort prides itself on giving back to the community and environment, whether by recycling, producing solar power or raising funds for local charities.
Even the individual, adobe-style units in shades of sand and peach complement the yellow grasses and sun-burnt mountains of the desert.
At night, guests can immerse themselves in the Milky Way with telescope and stargazing help from the staff.
Rates: Start at N$1992 (US$230), including breakfast and dinner.
Stargazing packages: Introduction to stargazing, N$180 (US$21).
Sossusvlei Lodge, D826, Maltahöhe District; +27 21 930 4564; www.sossusvleilodge.com
11. Soneva Kiri, Thailand
Care to have a waiter deliver your treetop meal via trapeze? At this tranquil spot on Koh Kood Island, you can.
The resort, which offers scuba diving, wine tasting, cooking classes and jungle trekking, has its own observatory.
Rates: Villas start at US$1,460, including breakfast for two.
Stargazing packages: Varying prices for packages that include a visit to the So Celestial observatory. Contact hotel for details.
Soneva Kiri, 110 Moo 4, Koh Kood Sub-District, Koh Kood District, Trat; +66 (0) 3961 9800; www.soneva.com
12. Hotel Rangá, Iceland
The Milky Way is always spectacular, but at this hotel you might get it along with a neon ribbon of northern lights.
There's never a guarantee the show will appear, but Hotel Rangá is one of the best bets for a spectacular night.
With outdoor Jacuzzis and a restaurant that serves local "treats" like smoked puffin and reindeer carpaccio, there are diversions.
Rates: Rooms start at €194 (US$252).
Hotel Rangá, Sudurlandsvegur, 851 Hella; +354 487 5700; www.hotelranga.is


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Typhoon Usagi Strands Thousands of Travelers
Travelers around the world were stranded when airlines cancelled hundreds of flights into Hong Kong. The WSJ's Jeffrey Ng tells us why it may take days, and in some cases even weeks, to clear the backlog.
This transcript has been automatically generated and may not be 100% accurate.
... the ... Ji mi the weekend that airlines are still dealing with the backlog in lights and I'm joining me now is ... Wall Street Journal's Caroline and ... are responding to a ... high Jeffry ... I think so ... whenever we get the storms like this is inevitably some so the backlog what is it like this time it seems like there was a lot of flights out that the council ... will ... love airlines have anticipated the storm to be much more serious than Wednesday seen before ... ultimately that ... was in the case ... but what Cathay Pacific and reading a bunch of other Hong Kong Airlines did was to cancel flights ... from six p m Sunday through wealthy on ... Monday that's ... nearly ... twenty hours of ... of cancellations and its around four hundred flights canceled thousands of people stranded ... Hong Kong in Hong Kong and elsewhere ... study from oh what a long time to clear up that they're in the back wall ... and I you know I'd I got calls from friends and people where in Japan and other planets in Asia SEO can be delayed in arriving so ... how airlines prioritize which flights now get to take priority of you for clearing that up it's a cafe profits while Buccan parent ... of their ... strategy in their their philosophy is that ... the Onek contained enough for stranded customers to the ones that were directly affected the store ... so their priority is to maintain their network integrity of their network ... of once flights resume savant booking the ticket ... Monday night Tuesday morning ... I should be able to fly ... the was first read will have to somehow fit into existing schedules ... or by ... air of airlines adding extra flights extra sectors to try to prove that the clock so ... which means the people were stopped overnight in Hong Kong on Sunday or Saturday may be stuck for a longer ... time ... than someone who flights ... on Monday night the deal I think a lot people one an ad like how long is long and I mean in some cases I I guess people we get up right away but ... it will wear looking at the delays I mean what can expect a good days and weeks ... well some concepts that ... he could stretch for weeks last year ... when another typhoon to Hong Kong which ... was more severe than this one of Hong Kong Airlines had ... back on some form of nearly two weeks ... they had no there was this year's smaller airline in place for stock and other parts of Asia ... and took him a very long time to get the network back into operation ... we're not sure yet how long this of ... the delays will stretch the spread around but few expect ... as much as the week ... for people having some people how to go back to their ... destinations at and what I wondered is that I mean I personally landed in enticing a bit Safina at all um but it is quite amazing that planes can actually land what's the cutoff to the airlines say ... ok the wind has to be back in and addresses of every airline has a maximum operating ... of ... wind speed limit for them and interference with their once a month of the very much ... but the key is the direction of the wind is ... an event of the ... typhoon day which means she Sentry shuts down the city ... if the wind direction is up ... blowing up near the around the direction of the runway ... and the crosswinds which could ... push the plane you for sites are very heavy ... and plans could operate normally ... but if the wind direction is ... nigh for sample ... of the detention ninety degrees so the one way ... then you could possible be substantially larger and operations with the defective ... and and I think into the storm that happened ... this weekend the winds were very heavy and there were too heavy crosswinds and winter conditions ... that made flying almost impossible right okay well fortunately in advance haven't died down to play that


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Viral outbreak on Appalachian Trail hikes toward Pennsylvania
While the worst viral outbreak to strike hikers in Appalachian Trail history is traveling north from Georgia into Pennsylvania, health officials say there is really no reason for area residents to be concerned.
Bob Proudman, director of conservation operations for the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, said an outbreak of norovirus among trail hikers began somewhere around the Tennessee-North Carolina border about four weeks ago and is moving north with the hikers.
Norovirus has a 12- to 48-hour incubation period, lasts 24 to 60 hours and may cause severe diarrhea, vomiting and dehydration.
"You could say it's the most serious outbreak in AT history. There was one case of hanatavirus which is very serious, in 1990. It struck an Australian hiker and CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) got involved," he said. Hantavirus is a contagious disease spread by rodents.
Steve Clendenning, a military veteran, became seriously ill with norovirus April 28, while hiking near Erwin, Tenn. Clendenning is among 14 military veterans participating in this year's Warrior Hike, a program designed to help wounded veterans "walk off the war" by hiking the entire 2,185 miles of the AT, from Georgia to Maine.
Clendenning was ultimately hospitalized. His appendix was infected because of the disease and had to be removed, according to Warrior Hike. He resumed the hike, meeting up with the other Warrior hikers in Virginia on May 17.
Warning posters have been posted along the trail to let hikers know of the outbreak, which is passed between people, said Proudman. Food and surfaces can also become contaminated if in contact with a person carrying the virus.
Proudman said it is unclear how many cases of norovirus there have been so far. Two weeks ago about a dozen cases were reported in Shenandoah National Park in Virginia.
The problem, said Diane Woolard, epidemiologist with the Virginia Department of Health, is norovirus is not necessarily a reportable disease. While outbreaks of many cases are reported, these are most often in residential care facilities. A state or national park wouldn't be expected to report illnesses, she said.
Dr. Ram Nambiar, epidemiologist with the state Department of Health, said reporting in Pennsylvania is the same as Virginia. "It's just not reportable." He said the state would only be informed if there is a "cluster" of people who are infected. And like Virginia, it is generally in residential facilities.
Nambiar said good hygiene is key to controlling norovirus. "Good hand-washing hygiene is important," he said.
However, hikers on the trail, he said, don't have the luxury of hot water and soap to keep themselves as clean as people around their homes. And, he said, hand sanitizers do not combat norovirus. A bleach-and-water solution is needed to kill this particular virus, he said.
Nambiar said if local residents decide to take to the AT for a hike, they should pack a bottle of bleach water for cleaning.
For now, the ATC has issued advisories directing hikers away from certain camping areas in the south. The problem, however, said both epidemiologists, is that norovirus can still be contagious for three to 14 days after people have recovered.
For trail hikers, that means the virus that originated in the Tennessee/North Carolina border area will be hiking into southern Pennsylvania any day, if it hasn't already.
Nambiar said there really is no reason for local residents to become alarmed because few, if any, will be in physical contact with any of the hikers, and even if they are, he said just wash properly and don't let an infected person come in contact with a food source.
Norovirus notice
Signs are being posted along the Appalachian Trail south of Maryland. Signs read "A.T. shelters and privies may have been used by sick hikers" and information includes ways to "help prevent spread of highly contagious 'stomach bug'":
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Treat all water. Use best "leave-no-trace" practices.
- (Alcohol-based) hand sanitizers may not be effective against the stomach bug.
- Stomach bug has a 12- to 48-hour incubation period, lasts 24 to 60 hours and may cause severe diarrhea, vomiting and dehydration.
- People with stomach bug may be contagious for three days to two weeks after recovery.
This story originally appeared in the Chambersburg (Pa.) Public Opinion, publicopiniononline.com.