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At the New Jersey stop on their first tour since 2019, the octet thrilled an arena audience with 27 songs, high drama, and hard work
ATEEZ during the ATEEZ World Tour (The Fellowship): Beginning of the End at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, Jan. 24
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The Korean word yeoyu (여유) doesn't have a direct translation in English. It's essentially a sense of ease — and onstage, the idea that there's an inherent freedom in an artist's every movement that allows the entire performance to breathe.
It's one of those concepts that you have to see with your own eyes to truly understand. You either have it, or you don't. Three years ago, in an intimate venue in Brooklyn, South Korean group ATEEZ gave the audience a glimpse of it. And when the eight members took the stage at the sold-out Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, on Monday night, it was unmistakably clear that they have it. With every sly cock of an eyebrow, every flourish of an arm, and every unwavering belt, ATEEZ performed with the deftness of a group that has nothing to prove — when, in fact, they're only just getting started.
It's not as if doing this show, let alone this world tour, didn't come with a ton of pressure. After a nearly three-year-long tour postponement, ATEEZ have been one of the first Korean acts to perform internationally since the start of the pandemic, and therefore help carry the mantle of welcoming K-pop back to the States. And to top it off, this show — the third on the current U.S. leg of the tour, after stops in Chicago and Atlanta — was the biggest venue of their careers to date. The last time they were in town, they played to an audience of 800 — roughly the size of their soundcheck performance for VIP ticket holders before the Newark show. Last night, when the curtain dropped, they stood before nearly 20,000.
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It's difficult to pinpoint just one factor that has led to ATEEZ's unreal growth since their 2018 debut. It's surely a testament to the accessibility of their music, spanning everything from fiery trap beats, EDM and R&B to tropical house, and often sprinkled with quirky production flourishes. Their visuals weave together a colorful narrative featuring pirates, time travel, and dual-identities. (If there's one thing you're bound to see at an ATEEZ show, it is fans clad in blacks and reds, and adorned in silver chains.) But beyond their expert showmanship and bold aesthetics — essential from the get-go when trying to stand out in the competitive, crowded K-pop landscape — is an emphasis on fostering a tightknit relationship with fans, called ATINY (a portmanteau of "ATEEZ" and "destiny"). Not only did they make sure to meet them face-to-face on tour early on (less than six months after they debuted), but they also have continued to hold intimate fan events ever since. Prepandemic, that meant everything from showing up to dance meetups to joining reaction videos. During, it's meant holding FaceTime fan calls virtual concerts, and in-person fansigns, even through glass.
From the beginning, this show promised high-octane energy, as Hongjoong, Seonghwa, Yunho, Mingi, San, Yeosang, Wooyoung, and Jongho, clad in sparkling black-and-white military jackets, burst onto the stage with fan-favorite hits like "Wonderland (Symphony No. 9)," and "Pirate King." As Seonghwa brandished a sword, holding it up triumphantly in a way that recalled their pirate-themed debut concept, the message was clear: ATEEZ is fearlessly forging ahead, and inviting fans to come along for the ride.
Yeosang, Wooyoung, Mingi, Hongjoong, Jongho, and San at the Prudential Center
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Then came time for opening remarks — one of many, along with recorded-video interludes that would pepper the lengthy set list throughout the night. That's right, the group had prepared 27 songs — a tall order for any artist, let alone those who sing while executing complex choreography. "We promise to show you an amazing performance so that you won't remember the two years you had to go through," said rapper Mingi in his gravely baritone. "OK, sailors!" San shouted emphatically to fans. ATINY shouted back, waving their light sticks in the air. "We prepared well and are finally ready to sail. We'll do our best to get the ship going on a bon voyage." They cast off into "Say My Name," a song that showcases ATEEZ's unique mix of explosiveness and swagger, then the sonic twins "Treasure" and "Precious," before leaving the stage for a costume change.
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The group returned wearing different variations of silky white suits, setting the tone for the brighter next chapter of the show. After the twentysomethings shared their recent dreams (eventually used as a tie-in to their song "Inception"), and then promptly made an arena full of dreams come true by starting a "Daddy" chant (directed toward their boss in the audience, the CEO of KQ Entertainment — but still), the dark moodiness shifted into bright pinks and sunset palettes as they delved into their more poppy discography. This is where Jongho's powerhouse vocals truly had their moment, especially on the anthemic "Utopia" and a small (chaste) snippet of Bruno Mars' "Versace on the Floor." As the youngest member flexed his monstrous belting range without faltering, excited gasps and yells would burst from the crowd. It was also a moment in which the group nearly got to take a break from dancing — but no, nice try. In came the choreography as "Wave" hit its second chorus.
The crescendo of shimmering colors and summery bops came to a climax at what may have been the most surprising highlight of the night: "Take Me Home," a B side off of 2021's Zero: Fever Part.2. Beginning with a blindfolded San, the members took turns dancing in front of textured silver mirrors, reflecting the same smooth sensuality as the Weeknd-esque track. A wailing saxophone solo added the final touch.
Some other high points included the high-drama "HALA HALA," during which the octet dance so vivaciously that the only way they can end the song is by miming breaking their own necks; "Rocky," in which Mingi emerged wearing a boxing robe and belt; and "The Real — Heung Version," a rollicking anthem with traditional Korean instruments that sent the entire arena into a celebratory frenzy.
After the classic K-pop charade of pretending like there wouldn't be an encore, a six-minute video played featuring interviews with the members. They talked about the excitement of putting on their first world tour in 2019, and how deeply the pandemic and tour postponement affected them. "It felt like all our hard work became meaningless," Yeosang said. They then shared how they felt about finally getting back on the road. "As this chapter ends, I will have grown," said Yunho. "I always thought that there's always a new beginning to every ending."
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ATEEZ came out in their own merch to perform the last four songs, opting for airy ballads rather than a punchy button to end the night on. Despite his best efforts to hide it, leader Hongjoong broke down in tears during "Star 1117," later admitting during the goodbyes that he'd sometimes thought during the pandemic that he'd never meet his fans like this again. But the 23-year-old's final thoughts were more positive: "Lastly, please look forward to what's to come."
An amusing dig at ATEEZ has been that they "overperform" — that their flair for drama and camp is somehow a hindrance to their power as a group. But it's in fact this very trait that has allowed them to electrify an entire arena, even without the added benefit of the extended stage that had factored into their pre-Covid setup. ATEEZ's commitment to their performances — practicing so much that the choreography is muscle memory, emoting as if their lives depended on it — gives them the freedom to actually have fun and push their boundaries. To let their performances actually breathe. And last night felt like a giant exhale.
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A filing for a bispecific antibody, and more time after a therapy gets more responses.
Amivantamab filing for Janssen. On Friday, Janssen announced it had submitted a biologics license application (BLA) seeking FDA approval for amivantamab for the treatment of metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) exon 20 insertion mutations and disease progression, for patients who are on chemotherapy or have concluded platinum-based chemotherapy. Animvantamab is a bispecific antibody that targets both EGFR, which are very common in NSCLC, as well as mesenchymal epithelial transition (MET) factor. Submission is based on results from the phase I CHRYSALIS trial, which were presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology virtual program in May. Findings showed a 36% overall response rate, including a 41% response rate in patients who had previously received platinum-based chemotherapy. Data from the trial also support creation of an expanded access program, allowing some patients to be treated while FDA weighs approval of the BLA.
Balstilimab BLA filing to be completed in early 2021. On Thursday, Agenus announced an updated timeline for submitting feedback that FDA seeks to complete its BLA filing for balstilimab, an investigational immunotherapy to treat recurrent or metastatic cervical cancer. FDA requires feedback on all patients for a median of 12 months and responders for a minimum of 6 months. Additional follow-up is now required to present data on 2 patients who experienced duration stabilization and "converted to confirmed responses on long-term balstilimab therapy," the company said in a statement.

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Prattville holds somber Veterans Day observance
PRATTVILLE — The mournful strains of taps echoed through downtown Prattville Monday morning, all part of the city's annual Veterans Day observance.
They gathered on the lawn of the Autauga County Courthouse at the appointed time; The 11th hour, of the 11th day of the 11th month. The day was originally called Armistice Day to commemorate the end of World War I. At 11 a.m. on that day the guns fell silent during The Great War. The day was renamed Veterans Day in 1954, honoring all American military veterans.
Prattville's observance was a somber one including a presentation of the colors by the Prattville High School Junior Air Force ROTC color guard and a section of the service recognized POWs and MIAs. In the background was a large American flag hanging from the basket of a Prattville Fire Department's ladder truck.
More:Montgomery honors veterans with Riverwalk Stadium ceremony
Bobbie Cheek was among the 200 or so people who turned out.
"This is Prattville," she said, looking at the crowd a few minutes before the observance started. "Just look around. This is what we do."
Prattville prides itself on its patriotism. Its close proximity to Maxwell Air Force Base makes it a military town. The service was hosted by town's American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars posts.
The theme of the speakers was the same, get to know our veterans and thank them for their service.
"I challenge everyone here to go up to a veteran and ask them to tell you their story," said Christine Chavers, VFW post commander. "They all have a story as to why they served, or are serving."
Remembering the past and honoring the present is important for the future, said Mayor Bill Gillespie Jr.
"Today, we honor you, you who heard the call of duty and unselfishly answered that call," he said. "You are our veterans, and we salute you. As we face tomorrow, let us continue to honor these men and women, and make sure all generations come to understand that freedom isn't free.
"God bless America, the state of Alabama, our great city and more importantly, our veterans."
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I met old Ardle for lunch on Monday.
We went to one of the Italian joints on Namiki Dori where, in Ardle's own words, he is "known". Known for what may be another matter. He spent most of lunchtime chatting up the waitress who used to be one of his – but I ought to leave that side of things to him over at his not recently updated [and now defunct – ed.] blog.
Somehow his chatting up of the waitress convinced the Italian chef that he was a practitioner of the Greek vice, but, as I say, I ought to say no more.
Virgo fundum bellum habet sed aliquid absens est in caput virgae.
That was a pretty epanalepsis though perhaps a nice anadiplosis might be more pertinent.
Fundum bellum habet virgo, virgae aliquid absens est in caput.
Old Ardle ordered straight off the menu while the Poor Little Cypriot made do with the set course of the day. Mind you, when Old Ardle saw several dishes being served up on my side of the table and when he learnt that coffee was thrown in he turned his natural colour, which is to say green about the gills. He had the front to ask the maiden if she couldn't have one thrown up his way too. We thought he had scored a maiden, but at the end of the meal it turned out that he was served coffee, cake and ice-cream in equal portion to mine. Mind you, while I thought it meet to tuck into the portion that was available Old Ardle continued his sally in her direction while his ice-cream melted and his coffee turned cold.
We retired to the BF Cafe and spent the rest of the afternoon locked into a game of GO. We began at 3pm and play continued until about 6:30. Utterly exhausting.
Old Ardle gradually reverted back to his former snail's pace but it didn't matter particularly. Gradually a large section of his forces appeared to be on the verge of being annihilated when the PLC whipped off to the gents. He returned to his seat and Old Ardle lethargically extended his line. The PLC immediately laid his tile alongside thinking he was keeping up the pressure which would lead to inevitable encirclement. However, the break had broken his concentration and he had neglected to secure a vital group of stones. Old Ardle perked up as he couldn't believe his luck, and took the stones and relieved his flank.
Photo: "X" marks the spot where Ardle added his black tile. The dot to the south shows where I played. The dot to the NE shows where I SHOULD have played!
Now the remarkable thing about all that is that it was now the PLC who was on the defensive and having to shore up a front that looked about as secure as the Oder Front in April 1945.
In spite of that, the great offensive did not materialize. An enemy landing took place in one corner, but gradually the PLC somehow managed to re-encircle Old Ardle's main force. The result was a game in which numerous stones were removed by both parties but in the end victory went to the PLC by a margin of about 20 points, which is the narrowest yet. But it is still victory so I shall take it, thank you very much.
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Wine for the executioner
A prologue to a smudged suicide note
found in the pants pocket of a local roué—
The consequence of modern life is horror,
revulsion of ourselves, and distraction from it!
The good despise the good and the villains
build civilization anew from the ruins.
Perverted worldview, indeed! Even my friends
are horrific people. They yearn for the earth
which spewed them forth and deny they yearn.
They make me as I hesitantly make them.
They worry only about the money they earn!
Vanity of vanities, that! We look wide
and far for adults and see not a one:
grown cultists, grown dismal scientists,
grown philistines, grown anonymities!


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moaning - Spiritual Blogs - Ashtar Command - Spiritual Community 2022-12-04T21:35:22Z https://www.ashtarcommandcrew.net/profiles/blogs/feed/tag/moaning Posted 2 day ago- REAL or Fake? What do you think? https://www.ashtarcommandcrew.net/profiles/blogs/posted-2-day-ago-real-or-fake-what-do-you-think 2012-12-02T16:30:00.000Z 2012-12-02T16:30:00.000Z Goddess Egypt https://www.ashtarcommandcrew.net/members/GoddessEgypt

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWzTxutliVM

There are more strange sounds being heard Worldwide posted by various people with a bunch of possible explanations but no real answers..I wanted to throw it out to the smartest people I know-My beautiful friends here and see what you all have to say..first we have the theories -

1. It is the Earth's moaning and shifting sounds as Mother Earth gets close to Polar shift and gravitational pull changes with the approaching Planet X or Nibiru/Elinin whatever label you place on the approaching Mother ship of The Anunaki some might say....De bunked

2. It is the sounds of the Motherships and the first video sounds like comm7unication of some sort in my opinion but we are only catching it at a fraction of the frequency so ...de bunk me baby

3. Another theory is people are creating these sounds in the skies as a hoax to instill fear in the sheeple,OK,maybe I have heard some lame or fake vids but then there are others that seem very authentic (such is human life)lol....you have to get throught the BS to get to what's real ..

4.And last but least the HAARP theory that they are creating the sounds by using their Atlantean technology to control peoples minds and make numerous weather changes with their monsterous machine out in Alaska base camp..watch HAARP Jesse Ventura conspiracy theory a great insight if you are not yet aware of the Gov.Illuminati/NWO /alien alliance 's(once again whatever label you want)fun little toy they have been playing with as part of their "Agenda 21 Plan" it's probably in the addendum yeah baby....yeah

So My fellow Starseeds and Ascended Ones what is the conclusion you might enlighten me with...I personally really really truly hope I am right and it is the sounds of our Motherships and beamships communicating with the scouts from Intergalactic Fed ..

There are soo many of our family here now it is hard for them to keep it all quiet all the time , right? and besides isn't this part of David Greer's Disclosure plan?

 getting them used to the idea of others"amongst them" by way of exposure -they get to see more and over time which has already happened they will get used to the idea..pure brainwashing works great with most everyone here..The Illuminati has proven that one ...sad to see..So what do you think?


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No response over the last month from agent #11. Sigh. It's the one-year anniversary of sending this manuscript out. The query tally for The Rival: Part I of Bex Blixen and the Electroleviathans is now:
Agents giving constructive feedback: 1
Agents giving generic feedback: 6
Agents providing no response: 4
I'll need to find time to work on query #12 this weekend.


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I jacked off in a court room
I was sitting in a court room last week waiting to see the judge and there were very few people in the room. i see a sexy hispanic woman walk in a she was wearing a skin tight skirt black stockings and heels. she had a great body and very pretty face. she sits down at a table to the side of me and she crossed her sexy legs and next thing i know is my c*** is about ready to explode. i couldnt take it anymore so i pulled it out and stroked just a few times and shot a huge load of c*** snot all over the floor infront of meJan 30, 2020


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Global Youth Cooperative Forum
The first Global Youth Forum, sponsored by the International Cooperative Alliance, took place in Kuching, Malaysia from 3 to 7 February 2020 and saw the active participation, both among the trainers and participants, of young Legacoop Generations cooperators.
140 participants and 35 trainers from 109 countries in America, Asia, Africa and Europe. All young people under 35 that have in common the commitment that keeps them working daily for the promotion, development and dissemination of cooperation and cooperative principles at all latitudes.
The Minister of Youth Policy of Sarawak, Malaysia, and the President of Angkasa and Asean Cooperative Organization attended the opening of the meeting in the morning of the 3rd of February. ICA President Ariel Guarco stressed that the urgent need to build a more sustainable and people-friendly economic paradigm is the main reason why, today, the international cooperative movement represents the largest network of companies worldwide with over 1200 million members from 156 different countries. Phenomena such as the increase of informal work, new types of work, the growing importance of soft skills make the presence of young people in the cooperative movement and the possibilities given by cooperation for the new generations mutually important.
After the opening ceremony the young co-operators took part in the 10 training sessions that took place during the following three days. In total more than 100 90-minute training sessions, organized by topics: business models, environment, finance, IT and social media, leadership, management, people development, networking, social challenges, sustainable development.
The Forum ended with the participatory writing of the Global Agenda of Young Cooperators presented to the authorities during the closing ceremony. The "Youth Agenda for Advocacy" defines some concrete actions articulated on five areas of intervention: sustainable economy, digitization, collective actions, training and social issues.
Among the trainers selected by the Global Youth Forum, Francesca Martinelli, director of the Fondazione Centro Studi Doc, who led a workshop on cooperative platforms: "The Malaysian week at the Global Youth Forum 2020 was one of the best experiences of my life: 140 participants and 35 trainers 90% under 35 from 100 countries in the world worked together with the common goal of imagining and giving themselves the tools to build a better world through cooperation. It is always amazing to see how an idea can excite people even from completely different countries: it is a sign of the thirst that this world - young people in the front line - has alternative models to the dominant economic and political one. It is the thirst for models that are capable of guiding not only the brain but also the heart. Old friends and new in these days have shown me that throughout the world many young people not only dream, but are already working hard to achieve a fairer, more supportive and more inclusive world".
Among the trainers also Roberto Diana, COAGI Social Cooperative, who proposed an experiential workshop: "Music is a universal language that can connect people from all over the world. Through improvisations, compositions, listening and musical performances at the Global Youth Forum everyone was able to express themselves and understand the dynamics that regulate group work and the emotional dimension of behaviour".
Two Italian participants at the forum, including Vittoria De Luca, Generazioni Legacoop Puglia: "I'm thrilled to think that young people like me in every corner of the world believe in my own ideal and work with sacrifice and a lot of creativity to change things. Having had the chance to meet them, listen to their cooperative stories, exchange experiences and tools has certainly made me more aware of the role we can play". Finally, Paolo Rosato, Cooperativa Expeloo: "I was positively impressed by the way the trainings were made: fast but not superficial and very interactive. An ideal combination to maintain a high level of attention and bring home new knowledge and operational tools".
Generations, together with the young people of the Alliance of Cooperatives, has always supported participation in activities at European and global level. "The success of the forum, organized by young people for young people, and the beautiful experience that our group brought home from Malaysia - says Katia De Luca, Legacoop Generations Coordinator - show us that we have not been wrong, over time, to commit ourselves to give our contribution to international networks and to create connections with young cooperators at global level. The cooperative present - even before the future - is already made of exchange, networking and knowledge building with much wider boundaries than we are used to thinking about".
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reduction project
In the spring of 2015 I came across documentary on Louise Bourgeois' life and work that inspired my Notes to Self series. One of the great things she said in that film was about her father's mistress and the adultery that changed her family life growing up. Explaining how it took her so long to come to terms with her anger towards that woman, Bourgeois says "She turned me into a wild beast! I don't say that I'm a wild beast all the time, but I'm a wild beast some of the time." I loved that assertion, and how aggressive it is, and how the caveat is still underlining this feral quality she feels in herself. I know a lot of women who are wild beasts some of the time, and I wanted to make this to celebrate them.
This was only the second reduction print I've ever done. After starting slow with Ollie and Ben's wedding present on rubber, I dove straight in and made this one four times the size in a much less malleable medium and with much more challenging text! I regretted the serifs and cursive on the first letter almost as soon as I started carving, but I love how it ended up looking, so no regrets.
For the second layer, I used new brands of ink that I hadn't printed with before. Unfortunately, that meant that I underestimated the drying time. I printed 27 of the second layer and of those, 16 survived the carnage of the ink drying the stacked prints together. It was an incredibly frustrating learning experience.
The third layer was accent colors and Bourgeois' name, so carving it required a lot of erasing. But no sticking the pieces together this time. I blue-tacked them to the hostel room wall to let them all dry for a week.


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No, not that one ... another one. Let me explain:
Last week I wrote about the 1958 play with music, Say, Darling,* which featured the breakout performance of the twenty-six year-old Robert Morse as Ted Snow, a very boyish theatre producer, very much based on the young Harold Prince (who with The Pajama Game had shot to fame as a twenty-five year-old wunderkind). Say, Darling was Morse's second Broadway show, and the one that made critics stand up and take notice. As but one example, here's what Walter Kerr wrote in the New York Times:
"The determined satirists introduce us to a glossy young nincompoop who wears white shoes, paws everybody in the chummiest possible manner, flickers his indolent eyelids as he drops knowing phrases like 'I don't like that kind of negative thinking,' and generally behaves himself like a land-crab on roller-skates. They call this fellow a producer, and they encourage a brilliantly comic young actor named Robert Morse to shiver his jello shoulders, flip his feet out in front of him as though he had just kicked them off, and look as though he had recently eaten a very distressing blintz every time anybody is rude to him."
No could write a love letter to an actor better than Kerr.
1958 turned out to be a banner year for Morse, with his feature film debut that summer in The Matchmaker, in which he re-created the role of Barnaby Tucker from the play's original Broadway production. The movie premiered while he was still on Broadway in Say, Darling, not long after he had received a Tony nomination as Best Featured Actor in a Play.Though he lost to Charles Ruggles for The Pleasure of His Company, he had the pleasure of the company of a sterling group of fellow nominees: playwright and director Marc Connelly (in a rare acting role in Tall Story); George Grizzard (The Disenchanted); Walter Matthau (Once More, with Feeling!) and George C. Scott (Comes a Day).
Robert Morse as "the Boy Producer," Ted Snow in Say, Darling (1958).
Morse did take home a Theatre World Award for Say, Darling, which have been handed out every year since the 1944-45 season, in recognition of the debut performances by actors and actresses in Broadway and Off-Broadway productions. Even back then, the fudging that continues today with what constitutes a debut was in evidence, due to Morse's official Broadway bow having already occurred three years earlier in the aforementioned Matchmaker. Among the notables who shared in the honors with Morse for the 1957-58 season, were such "newbies" as Anne Bancroft (Two for the Seesaw), Colleen Dewhurst (Children of Darkness), Carol Lawrence (West Side Story) and as Richard III in Central Park, George C. Scott (yes, he was having a good year).
While researching Say, Darling, I found a story attributed to Jule Styne, posted on the MasterworksBroadway. com website. When I shared it with Robert Morse in a telephone conversation from his home in Los Angeles, he had a lot to say about it. Here's the story (followed by his response):
Jule Styne: "Looking back at Say, Darling, I think mostly about Robert Morse. The day he came in to audition for the part of Ted Snow, the eager young producer, I was in the rehearsal hall and watched him. Abe Burrows, who was also directing, turned him down flat. Bobby looked ratty and seedy, and was. The man was absolutely broke; didn't even have sufficient food money. But I felt he was so right for the part that I stopped him on the way out and said, 'Come with me.' I took him over to Brooks Brothers, bought him a new suit, a shirt, tie, and overcoat, and had him return the next day. Burrows hired him on the spot and be damned if Abe didn't say he'd never seen Morse before. Anyhow, he was sensational in the part, and I put his name over the title; raised his salary from $350 a week to $750."
Robert Morse: "That story is total bullshit. Jule Styne took me to Brooks Brothers? No way. How could I have been broke? No money for food? Come on! I had just finished shooting The Matchmaker! Whatever I got paid, believe me, it went a long way in those days. I was well-dressed enough at the audition. I wore a nice sweater, you know? It was a lovely time in my life. I wasn't 'ratty and seedy.' My audition went fine and I left (Jule didn't stop me on the way out and take me shopping. Never happened). But I did receive a call from my agent afterwards, and was told they thought I might be a little too young-looking for the part. So I was to go to Abe Burrows' apartment the next day to meet with him one-on-one, which I did. And we talked, and at some point in our conversation, he asked me to put on a pair of glasses, hoping it might make me look a little older. It was silly, but if it helped, fine. Before I left his beautiful apartment, he told me the part was mine."
"As for Jule changing my billing, that's true. I mean, not to blow my own horn, but I deserved it. I was wonderful in that part. I remember that Abe Burrows used to say to the cast, 'Leave Bobby alone. Just watch him. If you think he's doing too much, he's not.' One of my favorites among the cast was Horace McMahon, who played the press agent. There was one bit I did that he loved in particular. Just before the moment, he would often tap me with a rolled up newspaper he was holding, and under his breath say to me, 'Go get 'em, Bobby.' Oh, I had the best time in that show. The best."
With Styne apparently having made up this whole story, I thought I should dig up an ad for Say, Darling to find out if there was an iota of truth in his contention that he saw to it that Morse's name was elevated to above the title billing. From the New York Times in late 1958, here's what I found:
No, not above the title as Styne described, but below it, in a box with a new "co-starring" credit. I do love that for the purposes of the ad, the role is labeled as that of "The Boy Producer." You've got to wonder if any of this made Hal Prince a bit peevish, or did he just chalk it up to the old adage that there's no such thing as bad publicity?
Say, Darling with Johnny Desmond, Horace McMahon, Vivian Blaine and Robert Morse (1958).
Say, Darling managed to hold on with a run of more than 300 performances, despite mixed reviews. When its leading actor David Wayne had to leave for a time, they brought in another star to replace him (Eddie Albert, as you can see from the ad above), and even incurred the cost of moving to a different theatre late in its run, from the ANTA (now the August Wilson) to the Martin Beck (now the Al Hirschfeld). People must have been lured to the show by substantial word of mouth, superseding what the critics wrote about it, something that can still happen today (the just-opened Summer grossed nearly $1.2 million last week and got some of the worst reviews imaginable).
Since it opened in 1958, Say, Darling has rarely been done, save for a limited Off-Broadway run in 1996, bringing it back more as a curiosity piece than anything else. But if someone announced tomorrow that it were to be done somewhere in a full-scale production, I would jump in a car and go.
And yes, I would ask Mr. Morse to come with me. ☺
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Route revealed: 2021 Vuelta a España to end with long time trial
The 2021 Vuelta a Espana route will feature a pile of uphill finishes and a long final time trial
The 2021 Vuelta a Espana route will feature a pile of uphill finishes and a long final time trial
The 2021 Vuelta a España was presented in Burgos today, the start place of the 76th edition of the Spanish Grand Tour. On Saturday 14th of August, the riders will take off for an individual, eight kilometres long time trial from inside the world-famous Burgos Cathedral and finish three weeks later with another time trial in Santiago de Compostela, breaking with the tradition of finishing in the city centre of Madrid.
The Vuelta presented a course with twelve new start or finish locations and featuring 45 categorized climbs, including three of the highest category. As usual, riders will be greeted by a pile of summit finishes, few transition stages, and only one stage over 200km. A very modern Vuelta, indeed. However, for the first time in twenty years, the race will feature a full-length final time trial.
After the opening time trial on Saturday and relatively flat stage on Sunday, the first uphill finish features on day three. The Picón Blanco is a regular feature the Vuelta a Burgos and offers the peloton double digits in gradients already. It's where Remco Evenepoel beat the likes of George Bennett, Mikel Landa, Joao Almeida and Richard Carapaz in 2020.
From Burgos in the north, the race moves to the south and southeastern coastal provinces, via Extremadura for the first time in eight years before heading back north for a grand finale in Cantabria, Asturias and pilgrim's city of Santiago de Compostela. The course includes more of Spain than the previous year when the Vuelta was centred in the north and the northwest of the country only.
"The world is going through a very tough time right now, and this is being particularly felt in our country. For this reason, we wished to design a different kind of race", said Javier Guillén, General Director of La Vuelta. "It is an ambitious Vuelta, that will cover many kilometres, but will stay only within Spain. We want to showcase our country: its beauty and its potential as a tourism world leader. We will be present in many territories, with a huge variety of terrains and unprecedented locations, while also visiting some of the country's largest tourist centres. This is our way of entertaining people and of promoting tourism as we await a gradual return to normality."
The race includes three climbs of the highest category: Alto de Velefique on stage 10 and a duo of mountain top finishes in the final week with the Lagos de Covadonga and the Alto d'El Gamoniteiru. The 33,7-kilometre-long time trial on 5 September, the final day of the race breaks with the tradition of finishing the Vuelta on the Plaza de Cibeles in downtown Madrid.
The 2020 Vuelta a España was a tight battle between Primoz Roglic, Richard Carapaz and Hugh Carthy. The Slovenian eventually held off the attack by Richard Carapaz in the final mountain stage to Alto de la Covatilla and won his second consecutive Vuelta with only 24 seconds to spare.
Stage 1: Saturday August 14 – Burgos – Burgos (ITT), 8km
Stage 2: Sunday August 15 – Calaruega – Burgos, 169.5km
Stage 3: Monday August 16 – Santo Domingo de Silos – Picón Blanco, 203km
Stage 4: Tuesday August 17 – El Burgo de Osma – Molina de Aragón, 163.6km
Stage 5: Wednesday August 18 – Tarancon – Albacete, 184.4km
Stage 6: Thursday August 19 – Requena – Alto de Cullera, 159km
Stage 7: Friday August 20 – Gandia – Puerto de Tibi, 152km
Stage 8: Saturday August 21 – Santa Pola – La Manga del Mar Menor, 163.3km
Stage 9: Sunday August 22 – Puerto Lumbreras – Velefique, 187km
Rest Day 1: Monday August 23
Stage 10: Tuesday August 24 – Roquetas de Mar – Rincon de la Victoria, 190.2km
Stage 11: Wednesday August 25 – Antequera – Valdepeñas de Jaén, 131km
Stage 12: Thursday August 26 – Jaén – Cordoba, 166.7km
Stage 13: Friday August 27 – Belmez – Villanueva de la Sierra, 197.2km
Stage 14: Saturday August 28 – Don Benito – Pico de Villuercas, 159.7km
Stage 15: Sunday August 29 – Navalmoral de la Mata – El Barraco, 193.4km
Rest Day 2: Monday August 30
Stage 16: Tuesday August 31 – Laredo – Santa Cruz de Bezana, 170.8km
Stage 17: Wednesday September 1 – Unquera – Lagos de Covadonga, 181.6km
Stage 18: Thursday September 2 – Salas – Alto de Gamoniteiru, 159.2km
Stage 19: Friday September 3 – Tapia – Monforte de Lemos, 187.8km
Stage 20: Saturday September 4 – Sanxenxo – Mos, 173km
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Over the past few months, three of the four e-scooter companies operating in San Francisco have shut down. Scoot, Lime, and Jump all ceased operations amid the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving only Spin operating in the city. Come August, however, e-scooter startup Revel is set to introduce over 400 gas-free motorbikes.
According to a release from Revel, their mopeds will initially be available in the following neighborhoods: Cow Hollow, Dogpatch, the Financial District, Golden Gate Heights, Haight-Ashbury, the Mission District, Our Mission, Pacific Heights, the Richmond District, the Tenderloin, and The Castro.
In order to operate a Revel vehicle, drivers must be at least 21 years of age and have a driver's license. Passengers, however, can be as young as 18. Every Revel scooter comes with two helmets, which must be worn at all times.
The vehicles will only work in the designated neighborhoods mentioned above, but the company plans on expanding to additional service areas soon. Revel's e-scooters are capped at a speed of 30 mph, which is more than double that of the city's more common stand-and-ride e-scooters.
While Revel has yet to make specific statements regarding sanitizing their units, there will be a 24/7 team of full- and part-time staffers—many of whom will help replace discharged moped batteries.
In an effort to not put a burden on the already strained healthcare system with unnecessary injuries, Revel is offering free riding lessons to those who would like to test out the mopeds. For those who are completely inexperienced or for those looking for a refresher, taking advantage of the free lessons is a smart idea.
While Revel is providing complimentary liability insurance to its users, this does not necessarily mean you will be covered in the event of an accident. Specifically in California, bodily injury is covered at $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident. Property damage is covered at $10,000. In the event a Revel driver is found liable for an accident, they are responsible for the first $500 of each insurance claim. If an accident occurs where a victim needs more compensation that what Revel provides, additional legal action may be needed.
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Joe McConaughy is one fast hiker. He holds the current FKT for the Appalachian Trail. In this video, he goes a little more off-trail with an attempt at the Wicklow Round in Ireland. Watch him battle his way through solitude and brutal ground conditions.
The Wicklow Round is 70 miles, crosses 26 different peaks, and has 20,000 feet of elevation gain. The unique part of this FKT is runners choose their own route from peak to peak.
In 1999, Eoin Keith set the FKT with a time of 17 hours and 53 minutes. Watch McConaughy's recent effort in Columbia Sportswear's eight-minute video.


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After four months, AMC's "Fear the Walking Dead" is back to continue the story of the Clark, Manawa and Salazar family's post-apocalyptic vacation through Mexico. After a season and a half of everyone spending their time together, the midseason finale shook up the status quo by splitting the group into three (Madison, Alicia, Strand and Ofelia in one, Travis and his trouble son Chris in another and Nick all by himself). If this episode is a blueprint for the second half of the season than the move to split everyone up was a great one. Rather than each character wrestling for screen time, the midseason premiere, called "Grotesque," focuses on one group for its entirety. Nick is the first character we catch up with after the events at Abigail's compound.
A large part of this episode is dialogue free, and thanks to actor Frank Dillane, who plays Nick, it works well. The episode opens with Nick heading off on his own after spending an undisclosed amount of time with a woman and her son. After that most of the episode plays like misadventures greatest hits. He camps out out in a building only two be woken up in the middle of the night by the original squatters of the building. A few baseball bat strikes and he leaves without any of his supplies.
After that he follows the road, runs into some gun-toting crazy he chase after him and leave him stranded in the desert far from where he started. He tries to get water from a cactus but can't so he pulls a Bear Grylls and drinks his own urine. Another of Nick's naps is interrupted by rabid dogs who take a few good bites out of his leg, but Luckily a helpful pack of zombies show up to deal with the them. After that he merges with the horde ("safety in numbers," he says later in the episode). The pack he is with runs into the gun nuts again and he stays with the horde as they overrun the three men. After more walking he passes out from exhaustion and lack of water and is left in the street.
The other major part of the episode involves a flashback to when Nick was in rehab for his heroin addiction. He gets talked into seeing his parents on parent day by a girl also in the program. When the day finally comes Madison shows up and takes him into a room to break the news that his dad had died in a head-on collision.
Back in the present, Nick wakes rejuvenated thanks to a downpour and is back on his feet. He manages to find a small village and is trying to bandage up his leg when three people happen upon him, one woman and two men. The three had been watching him while he had been walking with the horde. The woman, Lucina, agrees to take him to a place where someone can help.
That someone turns out to be a doctor who works his doctor magic while asking Nick what he was doing walking alone out there for so long.
"I want to be somewhere where the dead aren't monsters," he replies. If the joy on his face when the zombies showed up to deal with the dogs are any indication, Nick clearly has put more faith in them than people at this point.
The doc likes the response. He gets up and opens a set of big double doors to reveal his home, a large walled-in village that has just about everything you could want. There are guard towers, food stores, even shops selling clothes. The place is apparently so safe that the kids can have a large, loud soccer game going on without any concern.
Perhaps Nick has found his new home.
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Dirty, expensive, loud
If you have a choice, try to find another place. A really bad experience. Old and dirty bathrooms, near the highway, view to old and dirty resident campers for too much money...
Ok for the night
Park seems run down but ok for a nights stay. The spots are extremely narrow. They're nice and long for our 34' 5th wheel and long bed truck but couldn't extend awning all the way as it encroached on neighboring real estate and would be taken out by someone pulling into the adjoining site.
Sewer and electric good. Wifi is the best we've seen since hitting the road in May. There are a lot of full time rigs. Staff was pleasant although the lady said they were completely booked when I called however there were spots available when we happened to pull in to check ourselves.
Money needs to be spent to make sites better. There's gravel on sites but needs more since it's virtually nonexistent and extremely muddy when it rains.
A lot of highway noise but would probably stay again only due to the fact there's nothing else available in the Christiansburg area.
Not much to this place
True, some have called this place a parking lot, there's not much here at the campground, but it's very close to 81, pull throughs big enough to accommodate our tow behind & our 45 ft coach. Lots of trees & quiet. Staff was friendly & no grief regarding our 2 50lb dogs who are very quiet& nice. Great stopover place.
Be careful!
Pictures on website must have been taken long ago! We did have full hookups (30 amp), but didn't feel like we were in the best neighborhood. Campground grass was not groomed at all and it appeared that the park was not taken care of very well. We won't stay again. Sorry to sound so negative, only trying to give honest reviews. I wish someone had reviewed this park prior to our visit.
This is pretty much a parking lot with hookups. There are a lot of year round "campers", the restroom is marginal and the staff seems indifferent.


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Israel's Netanyahu Praises Trump's 'Bold' Withdrawal From Iran Nuclear Deal
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Israeli leaders warmly welcomed US President Donald Trump's announcement on Tuesday of America's withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal.
"Israel fully supports President Trump's bold decision today to reject the disastrous nuclear deal with the terrorist regime in Tehran," Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a televised statement. "Israel has opposed the nuclear deal from the start because we said that rather than blocking Iran's path to a bomb, the deal actually paved Iran's path to an entire arsenal of nuclear bombs, and this within a few years' time."
"The removal of sanctions under the deal has already produced disastrous results," he observed. "The deal didn't push war further away, it actually brought it closer. The deal didn't reduce Iran's aggression, it dramatically increased it, and we see this across the entire Middle East."
"Since the deal, we've seen Iran's aggression grow every day — in Iraq, in Lebanon, in Yemen, in Gaza, and most of all, in Syria, where Iran is trying to establish military bases from which to attack Israel," the prime minister said.
Netanyahu added:
Despite the deal, the terrorist regime in Tehran is developing a ballistic missiles capability, ballistic missiles to carry nuclear warheads far and wide, to many parts of the world.
And as we exposed last week, since the deal, Iran intensified its efforts to hide its secret nuclear weapons program.
So if you leave all of this unchanged, all this combined is a recipe for disaster, a disaster for our region, a disaster for the peace of the world.
This is why Israel thinks that President Trump did an historic move and this is why Israel thanks President Trump for his courageous leadership, his commitment to confront the terrorist regime in Tehran and his commitment to ensure that Iran never gets nuclear weapons, not today, not in a decade, not ever.
Israeli President Reuven Rivlin also welcomed the announcement, saying in a statement, "The decision made by the president of the United States constitutes an important and significant step in ensuring the security of the State of Israel, the security of the region and the security of the entire free world."
"Alongside the nuclear threat we do not, for a moment, forget the arms race Iran is leading on our borders, and we follow the developments closely and responsibly in order to protect the security of our citizens," he continued. "The threat of Iranian consolidation is not a threat to the State of Israel alone, and therefore international pressure is necessary in the struggle against this danger."
Israeli Ambassador to the US Ron Dermer likewise tweeted:
In rejecting a dangerous deal that gives Iran's radical regime a clear path to a nuclear arsenal and whose sanction relief has only fueled Iran's war machine, you have provided hope for a more peaceful future.
— Amb. Ron Dermer (@AmbDermer) May 8, 2018
Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon, in turn, stated, "This is a historic decision that provides the prospect for a new era of security and stability in the Middle East. A united front against this regime that promotes terror and sows instability can put an end to the Iranian aggression which threatens our region and the entire international community."
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Listen to this VM left by an administrator at Rochester General Hospital stating that their policy is to take newborns into medical custody if their parents refuse Vitamin K and erythromycin.
While the person who recorded this voice mail originally gave permission to post it on YouTube, apparently due to pressure they have asked it be removed. It was a short audio recording from a voice mail left on someone's answering machine regarding the hospital's policy on erythromycin eye ointment and vitamin K injections for newborns.
Hi _____ this is ______ from Rochester General. Sorry to take so long to get back to you. I have a policy that you inquired about vitamin K and erythromycin… our policy here – and you were inquiring about that. I have them in my hands, which you can pick them up and copy if you wanted to… Our policy says all newborns will receive the mandated eye (ointment) and vitamin K injections.
If anybody declines, or the parents continue to refuse the interventions, then the security is informed that medical custody is necessary… The hospital will take over medical custody.


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Joypolis Entertainment Center
Attraction 1 Chome-6-1 Daiba, Minato-ku, Tōkyō-to 135-0091, Japan Published on: 10-04-2016
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Why Joypolis Entertainment Center is special ?
Tokyo Joypolis, one of the largest indoor theme parks in Japan, is an amusement spot that simply can't be missed when visiting the Odaiba area. It offers a wealth of different attractions (approximately 20 total), including thrilling attractions and 3D attractions. Since the attractions are all indoors, visitors do not have to be concerned about the weather and can fully enjoy the various seasonal events. And since visitors can come in and go out as often as they like on the same day, they can make Tokyo Joypolis their base for exploring Odaiba together with shopping and eating in the area.
Source: https://www.gotokyo.org
What to explore at Joypolis Entertainment Center?
Attractions at Tokyo Joypolis:
Tokyo Joypolis is today the only Joypolis to have rides, the Osaka and Okayama parks are arcades.
Veil of Dark - A Roller Coaster that moves through the center of the park, and stops where guests can shoot Zombie hoards.
Halfpipe Tokyo - A snowboarding ride set to music.
Sonic Ghost Shooting - A 3D ghost shooting attraction.
The Joypolis Explorer - a mystery attraction where you must uncover the treasure warehouse.
Initial D - A driving simulator where you sit in a real moving car and play a driving game.
Answer X Answer live SPECIAL - A game show based Attraction.
Lets go Jungle SP - an attraction based on Let's Go Jungle! with large projection screens on front and back.
The House of the Dead 4 SP - an attraction based on House of the Dead 4 where you shoot zombies from all directions and you sit and buckle yourself up.
Sonic Athletics - A racing game powered by a treadmill.
Sonic Brain Ranking - An attraction that tests your sonic trivia.
Storm-G - A bob-sleigh simulator that rotates 360 Degrees.
Dark Chapel - A dragon themed 3D movie.
Fortune Forest - A ventral forest that tells you what your future will be.
Wild River - A jungle themed dingy simulator.
Parasyte - a walk-through attraction set in the world of the horror action manga Kiseiju/Parasyte.
Lola and Carla the Beauty Contest - An attraction where you answer questions to create a character.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org
How to get to Joypolis Entertainment Center?
Via Yurikamome Line: approx. 2 mins walk from Odaiba Kaihin Kouen Station.
Via Rinkai Line: approx. 5 mins walk from Tokyo Teleport Station.
Toei Bus: take Route "Niji 01" from JR Hamamatsucho Station, get off at "Daiba nichoume" (approx 3mins walk).
Odaiba Rainbow Bus: take from JR Shinagawa Station(Konan Gate) or JR Tamachi Station(East Gate), get off at "Daiba nichoume"(approx 3mins walk).
Selling points
- Made for Sega fans
- Funny and Good Games Suitable for All Ages
- Great place for teens and to beat the heat
- A Gamer's heaven
- Huge arcade, Fun attractions, Lot of energy
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Awesome place to visit with friends! Went on a friday after 5pm (extra discounts for tourists when we visited) and the Q was short for all rides. LOVED the half pipe ride the most!
While I wouldn't put a whole day of joyopolis on my "must do in Tokyo" list, it is a rather fun and entertaining place to take the kids on those rainy vacation days. I found it to be distinctly modern japanese experience. When we visited tourists were in the minority. Day entrance is the most economically friendly (versus buying individual tickets) and allows you to come and go freely. There are plenty of the carnival "win a prize" type games so be prepared to shell out a few yen. Video games are extra as well. They have a few neat ones which you might want to try out. There is plenty of dining in the mall area so I'm not quite certain why anyone would eat the limited fare offered at joypolis itself but food is offered. Take note... Rides are by age/size and little ones might not be able to go on several of the rides/games. English is hit or miss. One of he 4D movies was in Japanese only (no biggie, the movie was still good). There was also a shooting game that was only in Japanese which was a bit beyond our comprehension (the 3 year old just ran around and shot everyone anyways).


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The Finnish pianist Anna Kuvaja is a versatile musician who performs as a soloist, chamber musician and orchestral player and has partnered a great variety of artists. She is also renowned as a fortepianist and on the other hand has given first performances of several contemporary compositions. Anna came to public attention with her critically acclaimed debut recital in Helsinki in 2008 and has given numerous concerts in her home country and abroad since then, as well as recording for YLE (the Finnish Broadcasting Company) and appearing at many festivals. Since 2010 Anna has complemented her performing with educational work at the Sibelius Academy of the University of the Arts Helsinki, where she is highly regarded as a teacher.
Anna began playing the piano in Kuhmo in eastern Finland and continued her studies at the renowned Espoo music school under Katarina Nummi-Kuisma at the age of 16. At the Sibelius Academy her teachers were Tuija Hakkila and Liisa Pohjola, and she rounded off her education with masterclasses in piano and chamber music, as an exchange student at the CNSM in Paris with Henri Barda, and in the orchestra academy of the Zurich Opera from 2005 until 2007.
In 2016 Anna published her first solo album, Fluvial, on the Alba label. The record received excellent reviews and was awarded five stars in BBC Music Magazine, which praised "a stunning debut disc... powerful Schubert."
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Daily Fantasy MLB DFS Picks For DraftKings – 6/24/16
P – Max Scherzer (vs. Milwaukee Brewers): $13,900. In 61 career at bats against Scherzer, the Brewers' offense is batting .115, with 28 strikeouts, and a .169 OBP. In his last start against Milwaukee, Scherzer held together a perfect game through seven innings. Unfortunately he lost the perfect game in the seventh, but he only gave up one hit with 16 strikeouts in the complete game. In his last three starts, he owns a 2-0 record, 0.90 ERA, and 27 strikeouts.
P – Cody Reed (vs. San Diego Padres): $7,200. In his MLB debut, Reed showed lots of promise. He threw seven innings against the Houston Astros, giving up four runs, and striking out nine. His ability to strike batters out should make him a very good play on Friday. San Diego is ranked 27th in strikeouts, which is great for Reed.
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P- Juan Nicasio (vs. Cincinnati Reds): $5,800. To me, this seems like a no brainer. First of all, Nicasio's price point helps the flexibility of the rest of the lineup. Second, he is facing the 25th ranked offense in Major League Baseball at his home park. Third, he has a great strikeout rate, which will lead to great points on Friday. In 20 innings this year, he has a 4.50 ERA, 21 strikeouts, and 11 walks. In 2016, he has started against the Cardinals, Tigers, and Diamondbacks, whom all have great offenses. This match-up seems to be in Nicosio's favor and it could be a great game for daily fantasy on Friday.
P- Aaron Sanchez (vs. Tampa Bay Rays): $7,100. Sanchez had a rough game last game, but prior to that, he had only give up 3 earned runs in 3 starts. He will be starting against the Tampa Bay Rays, whom he has already dominated this year. The Rays are ranked as the 29th overall offense in Major League Baseball, which shows how terrible they really are when it comes to hitting. In Sanchez's 2016 debut, he threw 7 innings against the Rays, giving up 1 earned run, 5 hits, 0 walks, and 8 strikeouts. Sanchez will be hungry after his rough start last week, so he should put up a huge game on Friday.
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At a very young age I wanted to play soccer professionally. I played recreational soccer (non-competitive level) until I hit 12 years old when I was offered a spot on a national level competitive local soccer team. It was not cheap, so I started working at age 12; refereeing soccer for little kids, setting up soccer fields on the weekends, watering plants, mowing lawns, as well as eventually other landscaping jobs. By 14 I had a good number of houses that I was working for, and had taught myself how to install sprinkler systems. I had enough money to pay for soccer and save a little.
Family troubles started just after this time so I was also able to help out the family financially. At 16 I began working for a general contractor in La Jolla near full-time in what I called "Suicide Shifts," that ranged anywhere from 6 to over 24 hours. I remember vividly wanting to go home after midnight on a Friday and my boss/friend Gary saying, "Double time, let's finish this." I couldn't resist double the money so I ended up working through until the next day. This was not an abnormal occurrence. I continued playing soccer, while working, going to school, and helping support the family (which was a fun little roller coaster, in and of itself). I ran every day up a hill near my house to improve my speed and then I would run a few miles around the neighborhood to improve my endurance. Early morning or late evening, I didn't miss a day.
I was picked up for the Olympic Development Team as a stand-out player, nationally. This allowed me to go to England to play soccer for 10 days in a tournament. Great experience, wish I could have seen more of the country but most of the time was just playing soccer and recovering between matches.
Eventually things on the soccer field got even better while things at home got worse. At 17 I had the opportunity to go play with Ajax, a Dutch professional team, on their B-Squad. It was at this point that my family disintegrated completely and I was left to make the choice of abandoning it completely or helping out. I chose the latter and I don't regret it. To put it briefly, I put my financial life on the line to help the rest of my family after my mom left with everything except the kitchen sink. My savings were completely gone, back to zero, and I haven't spoken to her since.
Life goes on; I applied to one college (San Diego State) and got in with an academic scholarship (for SAT scores, not for grades—that is a different story). I had no time to play soccer as I was working three different jobs: still working with the general contractor, landscaping, and then a new job as a personal trainer. This is where it starts to get interesting: I got the job simply because I was the only person to show up wearing formal attire—button down, tie, slacks, belt, etc. Everyone else showed up in gym shorts and a T-shirt. So with no athletic experience outside of soccer, and no qualifications whatsoever, I was given a job.
I really value the experience I received at all of these jobs. My friend Gary taught me an almost unbelievable amount about electrical, drywall, plumbing, building, framing, tile, remodels, and so much more. He also taught me about insane work ethic—this man simply did not stop, hence the suicide shifts. I consider a basic understanding of fixing, building things and taking them apart to be necessary "Man Skills." I have since been able to utilize many of these skills in my life with great success.
On to my first foray into the wonderful world of personal training.
It should first be noted that I was not strong at this time. Not by any stretch of the imagination. I had some leg strength but only from sprinting and playing soccer. I remember struggling to bench press a pair of 35 pound dumbbells for a few shaky (ok, very shaky) repetitions. I also couldn't touch my toes.
So I started to actually exercise and adopted a body part + treadmill running program that involved lots of "core" work on a bosu. Looking back I hang my head in shame at the things I used to make the housewives of Rancho Santa Fe endure.
I did get a little stronger with this method—hell anything was better than nothing. Still going to school full time and working my three jobs, I found Crossfit.
This was a great turning point for me as a strength enthusiast; it got me to focus on big lifts, go harder, and go heavier than I had before. I liked it because I felt like it was working. Eventually I also started to hurt. Everywhere. Elbows and knees, especially. I also applied for another job at Crossfit Encinitas (like I needed another job right?) to get more experience, and started working just down the road at yet another gym.
For those keeping score, I have four jobs now, and I'm going to school full time while living at home and helping the family. I get very sick every time finals roll around because the only time I have to give up is sleep.
I moved from Crossfit to Olympic Weightlifting. I was terrible but I started to not hurt as much and got stronger. I still didn't have a good base of programming but I at least put in some real strength work–finally.
In 2008. I found Kettlebells and started to help out and train at a local Kettlebell gym next to the Crossfit facility. Somewhere out there is still a video of me learning how to do a kettlebell swing that can best be described as a monkey trying to open a coconut with his hips.
No I'm not going to post the video.
I became RKC Certified soon afterward which was not only a fantastic experience but also a catalyst for major professional change. A few years later I would become the youngest Senior RKC in the history of the organization:
I continued to work and one day complained to a client and friend of mine, Tom, about my financial and life troubles. His reply was simply, "Make more money."
At the time, I had just a slight chip on my shoulder and thought to myself disdainfully, "easy for you to say, Johnny Rockefeller."
Little did I know that it would be the single most influential thing anyone had ever said to me.
I knew that I wanted to open up my own facility. I continued to ask for raises constantly and attended every workshop or certification I could afford. I devoured books about training voraciously. I was completely fascinated by self improvement—physically and mentally.
Two wonderful things happened. I finished with school (Spanish, and Economics if you can believe that—still a fluent Spanish speaker to this day) and I got fired from my first personal training job–which was a blessing.
I remember sitting and writing out many hypothetical names for a gym—ultimately arriving at the only word appropriate for me—Ambition.
Throwing caution to the wind, I filed the $25 for a DBA as Ambition Athletics and took over a small space. I bought only a few bare essentials, second-hand. Pullup Bar, a few kettlebells, barbell, medicine balls and acquired some flooring.
All throughout this entire experience I am proud to say that through thick and thin, school, and jobs, I never once went into any debt—no student loans, no borrowed money, no credit cards, nothing. I did it the old fashioned way.
I purposefully put the pressure on myself; I crossed the bridge and burnt it behind me. There was no turning back, and this was just the fire that needed to be lit. Having a second rent and second set of expenses to pay was just what I needed to rise to the occasion.
I soon quit my other jobs.
I reinvested every spare penny I had into the gym, and into my own personal, and professional growth. I hired a business coach and went to business seminars. I saved every penny and denied myself every instant gratification. I spent nothing that was not an absolute necessity. Luckily that part was nothing new to me, as I had practiced it for the past decade.
My good friend and now General Manager at Ambition Athletics Mike Baltren joined me at the new facility.
We both had gone through our own journey with regard to exercise and ended up in the same position with a similar philosophy regarding training.
Movement. Strength. Education.
Throughout the next 2 years I continued to be very frugal. I continued to save. Last year I took a massive step forward and paid for a build out, increasing my gym area to 2,000sqft. With a giant concrete saw and huge steel support beams, we knocked down the wall. It was actually kind of a surreal moment to have the means (and the guts) to undertake such an expansion.
Brian Crilly, another great friend of mine, began working at Ambition (He interned for a year, and earned it). It was (and is) really a great feeling to have other people with me working toward the same goal.
Business grew, not because we used the latest marketing tricks and tactics, but because the three of us genuinely care about people—about health, about movement, about life.
I remember that during those two years my savings hit my first goal amount—and I felt some financial security for the first time in my life.
I remember the conversation that brought that number to light, years before. In college I had gone to see a financial planner. She took me through a series of questions and "exercises" to determine my best course of action. One of my goals was to have $X dollars in the bank. She said, "Great, what do you want to buy with it when you get it? A car? Take a vacation? House down payment?"
She wanted me to spend it! She didn't understand.
"I just want to have it. Just in case."
I think in today's world it is so common for people to live right on the edge of their means—and that might be fine for them, but it's not for me. I knew that a lack of money would not be the thing that brought stress to my life.
Problem solving for me became simple at that time; I realized most of my problems were still monetary. The answer? "Just make more money." Thank you, Tom.
The funny thing is that he might not even remember that conversation.
I continued to support my family in every way I could. Financially and psychologically. They supported and appreciated everything I did every step of the way. I felt (and feel) good about the person I am.
In June of 2012 the landlord at our current home decided they were moving back in Dec 1.
Yet another catalyst for change. I did not fight the change, but embraced it.
My prudent life choices allowed me to entertain the idea of buying a house. To do this, I wouldn't have to dip into my investments. I am now 24 years old. I am reminded of this when I can't rent a car while I am out of town to teach at a workshop.
My straight edge lifestyle also manifested itself in my athleticism. I was strong, fast, flexible and I felt great. Certainly the best shape of my life. No sugar, wheat, or alcohol and smart, consistent training had transformed me as an athlete. I was undefeated in Pankration (Mixed Martial Arts without punches to the face) and Muay Thai.
I had been forced at a very young age to grow up and take on the full responsibility of life. After a lot of honest, deep, introspection, and the help of some people close to me—I realized that I was alive, but not really living.
A switch flipped in my head at the same time. I lightened up. I loosened the vice on my wallet—slightly. I went wakeboarding for the first time (and shelled out $140 for an hour!) and as I carved through the water and jumped over the wake. It was as if the past was washed away.
I have dealt with catastrophes, depression, heartbreak, hopelessness, helplessness, loneliness (a lot of it is really pretty dark and doesn't need to be mentioned individually) and much of it wasn't my own. I was a rock. I didn't break, no matter what I endured. I moved forward.
Mike wrote a great quote on the board at the gym the other day:
"We either make ourselves miserable or we make ourselves strong. The amount of work is the same."
I had chosen to make myself strong.
The chip on my shoulder was gone. The past didn't (and doesn't) dictate the future.
I am strong. I make my own future.


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Sonnen revives Silva's competitive fire, middleweight division
It was quite evident Anderson Silva was bored.
We all recall his anti-climactic title bout against Patrick Cote at UFC 90, and his agonizing contest against Thales Leites six months later. And who could forget his UFC 112 "fight" against Demian Maia that left Dana White disgusted with his top talent?
Three fights that no one needs, let alone wants, to watch again. Ever. All because Silva was unmotivated, disinterested, and completely bored with the sport.
At the time, the division's contenders were gone, already disposed of, leaving Silva without motivation to step in the cage. Missing was any inspiration to impress once the Octagon door closed. And fans watched on as the most talented fighter to ever compete in the UFC toyed with notably inferior competition, void of any real desire to inflict damage, content to cruise to a decision.
But we should have seen this coming.
The Brazilian so quickly tore through Rich Franklin, Dan Henderson, and the other middleweight elite during his first two years in the promotion that the weight class didn't stand a chance. As quickly as the division became so exciting with Silva's fights, it was torn to pieces due to his incredible talent.
Simply put, Silva was destroying contenders significantly faster than the UFC could produce them.
The promotion desperately needed something big to happen, and they looked to Nate Marquardt to earn a rematch with Silva with a win at UFC 109 over Chael Sonnen. Marquardt was as high as a 5:1 favorite to win the fight, but his upset loss ended up serving as a turning point in the division.
The victory gave Sonnen a small piece of the UFC spotlight. That was all he needed to launch a campaign against Silva that would transform him into a contender and resuscitate an ailing weight class.
Unfortunately for the brash middleweight, that campaign has not yet yielded him a championship belt, though he came within half a round of earning it at UFC 117 before falling into a submission. Now, he waits for a July 7 rematch at UFC 148 against Silva for his second opportunity at gold.
But regardless of whether or not Sonnen ever does become the 185 lb. champion, he has already accomplished something special. Something that isn't symbolized by a title, paycheck, or trophy. Something that, love him or hate him, every fan should be thankful for.
He saved the division.
Though the middleweight class wasn't on life support, without a brash contender like Sonnen, Silva's struggle for motivation certainly would have continued, and we would all have to get used to the lifeless fighting style we saw from him between UFC 90 and UFC 112 at middleweight.
Instead, the division is alive and well, as Sonnen has served as the impetus of Silva's rebirth as the most dominant fighter on Earth. By questioning the Brazilian star as a champion, fighter, and even as a person, Sonnen made him care. Silva cared about fighting again, cared about winning, and cared about proving Sonnen wrong.
The champion's recent comments concerning Sonnen serve as proof that motivation is not lacking, at least for this fight.It definitely isn't. Silva is acting like a fighter who wants blood and broken bones. He wants to grind Sonnen's teeth and send him to a plastic surgeon. He wants to make Chael Sonnen disappear from the UFC.
Silva has never spoken about an opponent like this, because no opponent has ever inspired him, or angered him, the way Sonnen has. Regardless of the root emotion, Silva is motivated. He is violent. He is hungry.
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Our discussion continues with Founder and Clinical Psychotherapist at UPWARD, Reycine Mc Kenzie. Make sure to check out Part I of the series where she shares ways we can remove barriers that affect accessibility to services. Learning about Reycine's approach to therapy helped us to challenge the way we view mental health and wellness. We're thrilled to present the same opportunity to our readers as we dive into the next part of our series.
CARIUNITY: UPWARD focuses on individual, group, and family therapy including topics of anxiety, depression, and trauma. How do you avoid burnout and practice self-care?
Reycine: Great question! When I initially started in mental health I found it difficult not to take my work home with me. Meaning, I had many a sleepless nights thinking about how I could help my patients when they were so clearly suffering. It was incredibly difficult. After a year or two, however, I began to realize that when I spend so much time outside of work hours preoccupied with others' problems I miss out on the joys of my own life, with my family and friends. I released the guilt over not spending every moment of my free time thinking about making others' lives better. I reminded myself that it is okay to focus on me and my mental health outside of work so when I do return to the office I can be the best version of myself for my clients. Most importantly, I started being more intentional about my self-care practices which included making more time to see loved ones, getting enough sleep; and going to the beach, the spa, and the gym. I must admit that I don't always get the work-life balance perfect but I'm doing a lot better with setting boundaries with my time and energy.
CARIUNITY: What are some common misconceptions about mental health and how do we overcome those stigmas?
Reycine: From what I've observed in T&T, many people still see mental illness as synonymous with psychosis and believe that only persons with diagnosable mental illnesses see mental health practitioners for help. In all fairness to the nation's people, this is the narrative they were given. Mental health is still very much centralized under a medical model which means that medication is the first line of defense, psychiatrists are the preferred providers, and disorders like schizophrenia and major depression are highlighted. Not knocking psychiatrists in the least as their work is extremely important! It is just that this culture makes it difficult for mental health practitioners who aren't psychiatrists to contribute in a major way to the mental health infrastructure in T&T. It also makes it more difficult for us to shift public perception in a direction that sees mental health as a spectrum, ranging from wellness to un-wellness, on which we all fall. So, to overcome these misconceptions will involve a change in who is allowed to contribute to the public mental health discussion and a great deal more psychoeducation on the importance of mental health to us all.
CARIUNITY: Success can be measured in different ways. What does that word mean to you and what success have you achieved as a founder?
Reycine: Success means not allowing my failures to hold me back from climbing higher and being better. It means learning from and seeing the silver lining in every mistake I make. It means using every adverse life event as an opportunity for growth. It means moving UPWARD, no matter the obstacles. As a founder, my success has been in starting and maintaining a business with little knowledge about the whole "business thing." It has been in building a practice as a young professional within a field and country where age and number of years in the field seem to be the only indicators of how much you know and how good you are at your job. I have had success inspiring other like-minded professionals who want to start their own businesses and providing care and support for many who are trying to see the light amidst a dim situation. Most importantly, I have achieved success in knowing my worth and not allowing nay-sayers to tell me who I am.
CARIUNITY: How would you like to see your practice grow in the next five years?
Reycine: I am hoping that over the course of the next year I can start doing more workshops and therapy groups as these are great ways to provide support in a more cost-effective manner. I hope to develop more relationships with other service providers to whom I can refer clients in the case that they need other services alongside psychotherapy. I am also hoping to expand my clientele sufficiently to allow room for pro-bono hours and other opportunities to provide low cost services to those who are typically out of reach. I am very excited about this start-up period and am mindful of counting my many blessings so far. I know there will be lots more fantastic opportunities to come!
CARIUNITY: Thank you for giving us the opportunity to interview you for Female Founders Month! What advice do you have for other women in business?
Reycine: Don't be afraid to push yourself beyond your comfort zone! Doing anything new, especially when you don't have all the details, can be frightening and challenging. But don't let defeatist thoughts keep you back from chasing your dream. Be open to all business advice that comes your way, good, bad or in between. Then you can sift for the gems and use that advice to your advantage. When you're about to make a business move but you are uncertain, don't hesitate to consult with a trusted friend or colleague. Sometimes we entrepreneurs get so caught up in the idea of having to do things on our own that we forget that we don't have to reinvent the wheel! Ask lots of questions, explore low fee alternatives to keep startup costs low, and maintain a flexible and solution-focused mindset when things don't go exactly as planned. Lastly: GO GET IT, QUEEN!
Female Founders Month is dedicated to women in leadership. We salute Reycine for speaking openly about the current mental health landscape. These discussions prove that we can truly bring about change if we approach topics with respect, an open mind, and an open heart. We encourage you to support her practice. Follow her on social media! Send her a note. Let her know that her work is appreciated. Reycine, CARIUNITY celebrates you!


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Waddling through Taste of Fond du Lac, a dream-like carousel of flavors
FOND DU LAC – Taste of Fond du Lac — effectively Thanksgiving in August — is a whirlwind of temptation and joy.
There are boundless burgers and Barbecue, beef tips and bacon. And on Sunday afternoon, I sampled just a small fraction. Like Thanksgiving, it's a day punctuated by a series of side dishes and sighs of contentment.
But it was a tough day for the hardworking belts of Fond du Lac. Mine included.
Because trying each of the two dozen or so vendors at Taste of Fond du Lac could induce an immediate food coma on the shores of Lake Winnebago, I picked just a few — calling it quits moments before rolling to my car would have been easier than walking.
So let's check in with a few vendors.
DD's BBQ Company, of Oshkosh, arrived at Taste of Fond du Lac at about 9:30 a.m. in their signature pink school bus. The work didn't start when they rolled up though — crews began prepping for the onslaught a full day before, said Katie Kardowitz, who took orders from a long line of hungry guests Sunday.
The food truck's slogan couldn't be more accurate: "food so good you'll want to hug it with your mouth."
A plate with a choice of two meats and cornbread ran a full sheet of 10 tickets, $5. It was worth the plunge. The pulled pork and St. Louis-style ribs moderated by a slice of cornbread will visit me in my dreams in the weeks ahead.
The pulled pork carried an unexpected kick of a peppery nip that backed off to let in the velvet nuzzle of slow-cooked meat. BBQ sauce is mandatory on pulled pork, but I was hesitant to add too much. This pork does not need covering up.
St. Louis-style ribs were crusted in a spice blend that formed a ruby-red armor around the meat. The ribs popped apart easily, and struck a balance between sloppy and dry. Rich, smoky flavor made me regret that I could not time travel to take that first bite again.
Across the island, Ed Antkowiak, owner of Ang an Eddie's, 7 14th St., donned a Chicago Cubs cap while doling out slices of pizza to a quickly forming line. Most popular here, deep in Packer Country, is the restaurant's deep-dish pizza, which his team began prepping on Thursday, and ferried from the restaurant to Oven Island Sunday.
The slice is a balanced stack of cheese, sauce and dough, with each ingredient pulling its weight to deliver waves of tangy through each bite.
Antkowiak keeps the peace here with a bird feeder placed on the front table, split down the middle by Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears logos. It's a little reminder to guests that although he's from Chicago, Antkowiak puts the same care into crafting pizza for Wisconsinites and Illinoisans alike, he said.
Further down, Three Guys and a Grill, of Elkhart Lake, managed to lug a full-size grill to the event. It's critical for preparing grilled beef tips paired with mashed potatoes, a surprisingly heavy crowd favorite on this muggy August day.
The crew of more than three guys began preparing for the event at 5 a.m., loading up a branded trailer to start prep work in Fond du Lac by 7 a.m., said Josh Schick, a cook here.
I elect for something a little lighter, as I am already waddling more than walking. Who knows if the tri-color tortellini with pine nuts and Parmesan cheese is technically any healthier. I try it anyway. It is a scoop of paradise in a paper bowl.
Lastly, Tastefully Yours Soul Food beckons me in. Shantina Parker has enlisted her family for help. They got here early, too, because Parker's collard greens require four hours of slow-cooking to reach their smooth and buttery apex. They hit the mark.
Her deep fried chicken, meanwhile, is cooked fresh. And it's fried chicken fit for the gods, with a flaky crust that gives way to tender meat underneath. As always, a slice of honey-laced cornbread ties it all together.
Taste of Fond du Lac is a trial run for Parker, who is introducing her food to the city as she explores founding a food truck here. It seems to be a hit so far, as a steady stream of hungry patrons swoop in to try her wares.
Other vendors gracing Oven Island were Chameleon Mobile Cuisine, Grandpa Chuck's Kettle Corn, Holiday Inn & Benvenuto's Italian Grill, Las Islas, Los Tres Manantiales, Orange Julius, Pamela's Bar & Grill, Panera Bread, Red Cabin at Green Acres Bar & Supper Club, Slide Food Cart & Beyond Catering, The Gouda Girls, The Green Dragon Brew Pub and Ziggy's Pub.


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Not a great deal of Manchester United news today so far but Darren Fletcher has had a bit to say after Scotland virtually ruled themselves out of yet another major tournament final. Darren seemed to be playing the role of a holding midfielder from the few bits I watched but Scotland went down 2-0.
Darren had this to say: Qualifying from this group now looks very difficult but we can still progress as a team." When asked if Scotland sat back and lacked any offensive capability, Fletcher replied: "We tried to win the game. It was always going to be difficult. If we did that (attack) we would have lost five or six, trust me. If we keep it nil-nil we are always in the game. The damage was done in the first games before we come out here (draws against Serbia and Macedonia)."
"The players were out there playing for the manager," said Fletcher. "There's not a player who came out and chucked it. They put out 100% for the manager. We were desperate to do well for the manager and the staff and for everyone in the whole of Scotland. You need luck in international football and we've not carried it."
I guess the only bright spot for Sir Alex Ferguson and Manchester United was another game safely under the belt for Darren.
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Flavia Coelho: Sonho Real
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She is innocent and wise, a nomad and a poet, an alchemist of styles whose music is more colorful than the sum of its parts. Flavia Coelho, a girl from the slums of Rio de Janeiro who sang in the Paris métro and emerged a star, had none of the resources but all the energy and talent she needed. On Sonho Real (Dream Come True), her third album, she mixes elements of forró, ska, reggae and dub, spins … More Flavia Coelho: Sonho Real


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ALEXANDER BURGSTRESSER, farmer, P.O. Erwinna, is a grandson of John Burgstresser, who lived and died in this township in 1812, and was a soldier in the revolutionary war. His son, George, the father of Alexander, was a carpenter by trade, and later bought the farm now owned by his son Samuel. He died near Headquarters. Tile was a justice of the peace for many years, and had in a great degree the confidence of his neighbors, who entrusted him with the settlement of many estates. He was a member of the Reformed church of NOCKAMIXON. He married Hannah Ruth, by whom he had thirteen children. Those now living are: Elizabeth, Anna, Hannah, Joshua, Samuel, Joseph, George, Jonas and Alexander, who was born September 8, 1822. On his marriage he rented the place where he now lives, which he afterward bought. December 2, 1845, he married Mary Ann, daughter of Jacob and Catherine (Derr) Knecht. She was born in New Jersey May 12, 1827. They have had three children: Jacob, George W. and Noah (deceased). Mr. Burgstresser has been school director and collector of school taxes. He and his wife are members of the Reformed church. Battle's History of Bucks County
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