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Jimmie Johnson ends top ten drought at Fontana
Jimmie Johnson ends the longest streak of his career finishing outside the top 10 with ninth-place showing in his home state on Sunday.
Last fall's seventh-place finish at Charlotte Motor Speedway seems like an eternity ago for seven-time Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson, but now things may be turning around for the veteran driver.
Johnson finished ninth at Auto Club Speedway on Sunday to end the longest stretch of his career finishing outside the top 10 , which ended up being 10 consecutive races.
Johnson, who leads all drivers with six Cup wins at Auto Club Speedway, has 17 top-10 finishes in 24 starts at the two-mile track located east of Los Angeles.
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The El Cajon, Calif., native felt the solid finish was the result of his No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports team improving each week while working with the new Chevrolet Camaro ZL1.
"Yeah, each week we have been getting a little bit better," said Johnson. "We are definitely not happy with where we are right now but we are seeing the improvements, we have been seeing it internally.
"We are making the cars drive better and better and we are getting more competitive. So, a strong day for the Lowe's Chevrolet Camaro ZL1. We are not where we want to be, but we are getting closer every week."
Johnson has had two six-race stretches – in 2016 and 2017 – of finishing outside the top-10 in 584 career NASCAR Cup Series starts, so this latest stretch was not something he or his team was used to.
Luckily for Johnson, the race at Fontana came at the right time - and the right place. The track is also the site of his first career win in 2002.
"It just seemed like we had more durability with that left-side tire on lower tire pressures," Johnson said. "I don't believe we had any issues relative to that and that is something we are always scared of here, especially on green flag stops when those tire pressures are low.
"We didn't have that today, but we had some great pit stops, (crew chief) Chad (Knaus) called a great race, and we had a good solid day – so we will take it."
The situation may only get better as the series heads next weekend to Martinsville (Va.) Speedway, where Johnson has won nine times, most among all active drivers.
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The Handmade Festival with Kirstie Allsopp returned to Hampton Court Palace this September and Olive and I were lucky enough to attend. Spending a sunshine filled Friday browsing the many lovely craft stalls, participating in a stamping workshop with The English Stamp Company and sampling are way round the delicious food stalls!
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Olive and I have been practising yoga for a couple of years now and have become completely obsessed. There is nothing better than the relaxing feeling after a evening yoga class particularly on a busy working day. You are then almost guaranteed to have the most amazing night sleep too afterwards, waking up in the morning feeling energised and refreshed ready for the day ahead. As we continue on our quest to live as sustainably and ethically as possible we have been searching high and low for sustainable yoga wear and have come across some pretty fabulous eco- activewear brands that we just had to share with you guys
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Proflight Zambia offers citizens cut-price airfares to Livingstone and Mfuwe to celebrate Independence Day
Proflight Zambia is offering citizens cut-price airfares to Livingstone and Mfuwe to celebrate Independence Day, and give all Zambian citizens the opportunity to explore the country's natural wonders.
The airline's special fares will apply for the next five months, until March 31, 2013.
"We're offering citizens of Zambia a special fare to travel to Livingstone and Mfuwe to enable them to experience what makes these destinations such special places," explained Proflight marketing executive Hellen Ngwira.
Fares between Lusaka and Livingstone, and between Lusaka and Mfuwe, will be just K400,000 one-way, in either direction, or K800,000 return, excluding taxes. The airline's saver fares usual start from around K1.48 million.
The offer applies to bookings and travel at any time between Independence Day and March 31, 2013.
To qualify, passengers must be holders of a valid Zambian green national registration card (NRC) or Zambian passport, which must be presented at time of ticketing and available for verification at check-in.
The airline's 25 percent discount for children, and 90 percent discount for infants, is still applicable provided the child is a qualifying citizen.
Proflight flies to Mfuwe, for South Luangwa National Park, twice a day, and to Livingstone three times a day.
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October 2, 2002 2002 National Book Festival to be Held October 12
Contact: Library of Congress contact: Craig D'Ooge (202) 707-9189 | Fleishman-Hillard contact: Devon Scanlon (202) 828-9738
Note to editors: To cover the official opening ceremony at the White House at 8:30 a.m., contact the White House press office at (202) 456-6313. To cover the National Book Festival, pick up press credentials available the day of the festival at the Media Pavilion, near First Street on the West Lawn of the Capitol.
More than 70 authors and storytellers will be joined by basketball stars, children's storybook characters, reading advocates, musicians, food vendors, librarians and book lovers of all ages at the second National Book Festival on Saturday, Oct. 12, on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol and the National Mall between Third and Fourth Streets. The festival, organized and sponsored by the Library of Congress and hosted by Mrs. Laura Bush, is free and open to the public and is scheduled to run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a closing appearance by author David McCullough at 5 p.m. in the History and Biography Pavilion.
The festival is made possible by Charter Sponsors AT&T, The Washington Post, and WorkPlace USA; Patrons The James Madison Council of the Library of Congress, Open Russia Foundation, PBS, and Target; and other contributors (see Attachment Three).
"Reading and libraries are crucial to our national well-being. We want this National Book Festival to stimulate interest in authors, reading and the world of books and ideas," Librarian of Congress James Billington said.
"America was transformed three days after the first National Book Festival was held September 8, 2001," said Mrs. Bush. "But one thing that did not change was our love of spending time with friends and family—especially our children. The second annual book festival will give us an opportunity to celebrate and share our love of books, reading and storytelling."
Building on the success of last year's inaugural National Book Festival at the Library of Congress, this year's event will feature more than 70 award-winning authors, illustrators and storytellers, from mystery writers such as Mary Higgins Clark and David Baldacci to storytellers Carmen Deedy and Waddie Mitchell and poets Billy Collins and Luci Tapahonso (see Attachment One). Players from the National Basketball Association's and the Women's National Basketball Association's"Read to Achieve" program such as Jerry Stackhouse, Stacey Dales- Schuman, Bob Lanier, and Tamika Williams will also participate (see Attachment Two).
Events will include author readings and book discussions; performances by storytellers; book sales and signings; appearances by children's storybook characters; a conservation clinic with demonstrations and free advice on preserving books, family letters and albums; and performances representing a wide range of America's musical traditions (see Attachment Four).
Author and storytelling presentations and other activities will take place in pavilions on the West Lawn of the Capitol, thanks to support from the U.S. Congress. Pavilions will be devoted to:"Storytelling, ""Fiction & Imagination," "Mysteries & Thrillers," and "History & Biography," with two pavilions for"Children & Young Adults." Players from the National Basketball Association and Women's National Basketball Association's "Read to Achieve"program will read and make appearances in the"Children & Young Adults" Pavilion II at 10:45 a.m. and at 1 p.m. A Library of Congress pavilion will include information on its popular Web site and other services to the public.
The areas between the reflecting pool and 4th Street on the National Mall will house tents for food vendors, musical performances, book signings and sales, as well as a"Pavilion of States," which will highlight state reading programs and local libraries. The nearby"Let's Read America" Pavilion I will provide practical information on the reading and literacy promotion activities of some 60 national organizations.
In the "Let's Read America" Pavilion II, Scholastic Inc., in partnership with Reading Is Fundamental™ (RIF), will display"The Biggest Children's Book in the World," a giant-size 8-by-6-foot, 650-pound book that will include drawings and a compilation of 3,000 student essays from children across the nation inspired by the theme"My Dream For A Better World."
Also in the"Let's Read America" Pavilion II, PBS will celebrate the launch of the"PBS KIDS Share a Story" campaign to inspire millions of adults to build the language and literacy skills of children through reading, storytelling and singing. Special hands-on family activities will include getting pictures taken with a PBS KIDS character, creating and illustrating your own book, acting out favorite fairy tales (complete with costumes), and talking to a children's book illustrator about his work. The LeapFrog SchoolHouse, an interactive exploratorium, will feature innovative technology-based educational programs. To celebrate its reading initiative "Ready. Sit. Read!," Target will offer the "Big Red Chair," which measures almost 5 feet wide. This larger-than-life symbol of the pleasure of reading will be available for photo opportunities and a bird's-eye view of activities in the"Let's Read America" Pavilion II.
Throughout the day, favorite children's characters, including Caillou, crime-biters McGruff and Scruff, the lions from "Between the Lions," Timothy the Racoon, and Ord from"Dragon Tales" will make appearances. There also will be an opportunity for children to have their pictures taken with Elmo, Arthur, Clifford the Big Red Dog, and other characters.
Near the pavilions on the National Mall will be the StoryTraveler Puppet Theater. Presentations will run throughout the day along with the distribution of free, age-appropriate books to children.
About the Library of Congress
The Library of Congress, the world's largest repository of knowledge and creativity, has been sustained for more than 200 years by Congress and serves all Americans in a variety of ways. It is the research arm of Congress through the Congressional Research Service and the Law Library; the protector of creativity through the Copyright Office; an unparalleled collector of more than 124 million items, including 28 million books and other print materials, millions of prints, photographs, films, maps, recordings, broadcasts, and manuscripts. It promotes reading through its Center for the Book and Children's Literature Center. The Library creates catalog records for libraries worldwide and serves as a library for people with disabilities nationwide. The Library of Congress has become an international digital library on the Internet, serving the world at www.loc.gov.
For more information about the National Book Festival, call toll-free (888) 714-4696 or visit the festival's Web site at www.loc.gov/bookfest.


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Douglas County residents who would like the chance to shape the future of Douglas County Libraries can apply for openings on the district's board of trustees.
The seven-member board has openings in District I (Lone Tree and Parker), District II (Castle Rock, Castle Pines, Franktown, Larkspur, Roxborough and Sedalia, among other areas of the county) and at-large positions.
Applicants should be passionate about the library district's mission and vision, and specifically, have diverse skills and expertise, including communications, technolgy, finance or law. Appliants must also have strong business judgment, knowledge of board governance, and knowledge of Douglas County communities.
Library trustees are appointed by the Board of Douglas County Commissioners to a three-year term with a limit of four terms. Each member is expected to attend regular monthly evening meetings, informal monthly board lunches and an annual half-day retreat. Members are also required to serve on various committees with ongoing responsibilities.
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Applications will be accepted through Sept. 30. Those interested may fill out an online application or print out the application and mail it to: Douglas County Commissioners' Office, 100 Third St., Castle Rock, CO 80104. For information on the openings, contact the Douglas County Commissioners' Office at 303-660-7401.
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You know something's not right. You've Googled depression and anxiety and taken the quizzes. The symptoms listed mirror your own. You know it's time to ask for help, but how?
You're feeling sad and don't know why. You're losing interest in the things that kept you busy and made you feel productive. You find temporary solace in a movie or a book, and look for an escape from reality. You wake up confused, and fake your way through the day because you don't want to upset anyone around you. You know something's not right. You've Googled depression and anxiety and taken the quizzes. The symptoms listed mirror your own.
You know it's time to ask for help, but how?
Asking for help can be frightening. It means that you acknowledge the fact that something is wrong with you. It makes you feel vulnerable and less in control of your life, and that is terrifying. However, you might be surprised to find that people around you are supportive and not taken aback by your feelings.
Mental illnesses are common and can be helped, but the first step to receiving help is to talk to someone. Start by finding the right person to talk to and let them help you with the next steps.
A Parent
Sometimes speaking to your parents can be tough. You want them to think the best of you and sometimes parents can feel angry that you're having a tough time. But if you have an open relationship with them then go ahead and be truthful about what you've been going through lately.
A Trusted Friend
You've talked through disastrous first dates, break ups and many of life's curves. It's not going to be easy to open up, but you need to speak to someone who lets you feel safe and not judged. Let your friend be your sounding board and help you through.
Your Doctor
Your mental health can have a huge impact on your physical health and your doctor will be able to understand this in a professional manner. If you have a general practitioner who you've been visiting for a while and trust, then take the opportunity to speak of the hardship you are facing. Your doctor might be able to refer you to the right mental health practitioner and send you on your way to wellness.
Your Partner
You might want to be the best and most awesome person in your partner's life. But it's important to remember that when you trust your partner you must trust them with everything. This includes your health. You might be surprised by how your partner is not surprised by your feelings at all, and is already thinking of the next steps to help you through.
An Online Community
There are a number of online communities where people maintain their anonymity and can speak openly about what they are feeling. They can give you a sense of not being alone, and provide support and guidance to find suitable help for yourself. An online community can also be encouraging in putting you in touch with individuals who have overcome these challenges and are leading healthy lives now.
First steps aren't as bad as you think. Ask for help today, getting better will follow.
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Supporting a Champion
Silo is proud to have sponsored Cory Turner, 2018's Southern Ontario Sprints (SOS) Champion, for the past 3 years.
Cory races in the 360 Sprint Division, "360" referring to the size of the car's engine.
He competes in the SOS races, and he races at his home track, Ohsweken most Fridays.
This past year was Cory's best yet. He and his team, the Hills Racing team, consistently placed well, were crowned SOS Champions and came 3rd in the Ohsweken Championship.
"2018 was by far our best year. We won more races, won our first championship and were consistently a lot faster than in years past," he said.
Every year Cory and his team compete against the nation's best at the Canadian Sprint Car Nationals.
Only 30 drivers out of 75 qualify to race in the feature and he has made the race 3 times.
"I'm the guy that gets the glory but it's by no means an individual sport," he explained.
Cory says the team of guys behind him make all the difference.
2018 was Cory's first year as SOS champion and he said when he won it was a huge relief.
He said it was down to the wire and he had to place 9th or higher on his last race to win the title.
To ensure that he doesn't make a wrong move he has to be cautious and strategic while he races.
"There's a million things that can happen in racing so you have to master the things you can control," he said, "As a driver, I always have to be aware of what the track is doing and as a team we have to adjust the car to keep up with how slick the track is."
Because of Cory's deep understanding of the sport as well as his new-found mindset, he is confident that 2019 will be just as successful if not more.
"I am putting less pressure on myself these days," he said. "You can't play your competitors you have to play the track, pay attention to what it's doing and do what's best for you."
In 2019 Cory will be racing with a different team.
"My brother and my dad are on the team and I'm really looking forward to getting back to racing with my family," he said.
Racing runs in Cory's family.
Cory's grandfather, Don, started racing in 1962 and retired in 2003, his father, Jamie started racing in 1985 and still races, and his younger brother, Ryan has been racing since 2012.
His mom isn't a driver, but she is a devoted part of the team and has a video camera at every race.
Cory's first memory of racing was when his dad won his first modified race in 1994 when Cory was only 6 years old.
After saving up and purchasing his very first car in 2011, Cory followed in his forefathers' footsteps and has been racing ever since.
Cory's whole family works with vehicles full time, one way or another.
His grandpa owns and operates his own automotive recycling business, Cory's dad builds engines for hot rods and race cars, and Cory himself sells parts washers and chemical solvents to companies like dealerships, truck and tractor repair shops and other machine maintenance shops.
Cory's biggest goals are to win the Ohsweken Championship and to one day become an entrepreneur like his grandfather.
In the meantime, Cory is proud to partner with local businesses for sponsorship.
"I'm so happy to be able to represent companies I believe in," Cory said.
Silo has been grateful to work with Cory the past three years as he's grown to become a talented driver and a fine young man.
In this video Cory sheds some light on why his 2018 season was so successful!


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Cyber criminals are always trying to be one step ahead. Stay current on security trends, breakthroughs and developments that can help protect your organization from cyber threats.
Value Streams Security, and Agile Software Delivery in a Unified Platform
A lot of press releases in the tech industry are interesting but aren't very important in the grand scheme of things. Occasionally, announcements come out that really are game-changers. This is one of those announcements. In mid-April, four tech companies came together to form Digital.ai. This merged company brings together leaders in business agility, software
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Post Quantum Computing Survey Results – Are you ready?
Quantum Computing (QC) is here, it's not quite mainstream yet but will be soon. When it does become mainstream, the cryptography approaches we use to secure our systems, our networks, and our data will be compromised. In 2019, DigiCert, the world's leading provider of TLS/SSL and other digital certificates for websites, enterprise applications, and IoT,
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5 Ways to Protect Your Business Against Cybercrime
Cybercrime is on the rise. Even without diving into research and statistics, we know this to be true. Barely a day goes by without some cybersecurity incident affecting business or government stealing the headlines – so when we do take a look at the figures, we should be neither shocked nor surprised to observe the
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How AI Is Changing the Cybersecurity Landscape
Artificial intelligence (AI) is proving to be one of the most influential and game-changing technology advancements in the business world. As more and more enterprises go digital, companies all over the globe are constantly engineering new ways to implement AI-based functions into practically every platform and software tool at their disposal. As a natural consequence,
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5 Qualities of a Great CISO
Today, cybersecurity is a massive concern for businesses of all stripes and sizes. Yet, despite 95% of chief information officers (CIOs) expecting cyber-threats to increase over the next three years, only 65% of their organizations have a dedicated cybersecurity expert or chief information security officer (CISO), according to a survey from Gartner, Inc. This is
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3 Robocall Scam Tactics to Watch Out For in 2019
Find out what tactics robocallers are using to steal your personal information and recorded voice authorizations, and get tips to help you avoid being scammed by them. Robocalls are an annoyance and a threat that is increasingly taking over Americans' phones. A robocall is an automated phone call with a pre-recorded message. While these types
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5 Top IT Security Bloggers to Follow in 2019
IT security is a fluid, ever-changing beast, constantly changing and always evolving. New threats are emerging on an almost daily basis – as are new methods and new tools to counter them and protect your business's data. As such, it's imperative for IT professionals to stay perpetually in-the-know when it comes to all matters regarding
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Venafi: Bringing Identity and Access Management (IAM) to Machines
Identity and access management, or IAM, has been a focus of cyber security experts and solution vendors for years. However, that focus has been almost exclusively on IT users. Now, with new funding, a vendor focused on bringing IAM principles to machines will soon expand its efforts and market presence. On November 29, machine identity
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The Technical Study Group (TSG) will analyse all 52 matches of the FIFA Women's World Cup France 2019™ for the competition's technical report, which will include a full breakdown of the action on the pitch as well as in-depth key statistical data.
Under the umbrella of the FIFA Coaching & Player Development Department led by Branimir Ujevic, the TSG will feature the following experts:
Head – April Heinrichs (USA)
One of the most influential figures in the history of women's football, April Heinrichs captained the USA to glory at the first FIFA Women's World Cup in China PR in 1991 before taking the reins as the team's head coach in 2000 and leading them to Olympic gold in 2004. She has also made a key contribution to the women's game as US Soccer's Technical Director for the Women's Youth National Teams.
Sun Wen (China PR)
An icon of women's football, Sun Wen was named FIFA Women's Player of the Century alongside former US star Michelle Akers. With the Chinese women's national team, she made it to the final of both the FIFA Women's World Cup in 1999 – where she also won the Golden Ball and Golden Boot – and the Women's Olympic Football Tournament in 1996. With 11 World Cup goals to her name, she is also one of the five top scorers in the history of the competition.
Nadine Kessler (Germany)
Nadine Kessler was a key member of the Germany side that won the UEFA Women's EURO in 2013. She was also named FIFA Women's World Player of the Year in 2014 and UEFA Best Women's Player for the 2013/14 season. At club level, she made history with VfL Wolfsburg by winning a treble (UEFA Women's Champions League, German League and German Cup) in 2013. She is currently UEFA Head of Women's Football.
Elisabeth Loisel (France)
A former French international player and manager, Elisabeth Loisel coached Les Bleues at the FIFA Women's World Cup in 2003 as well as at the UEFA Women's EURO in both 2001 and 2005. Following her time with Les Bleues, she also managed China PR. She currently works as a coach at the French FA (FFF).
Clementine Toure (Côte d'Ivoire)
Clementine Toure, a former Ivorian international, made history by becoming the first coach to guide her country to qualification for both the FIFA Women's World Cup (Canada 2015) and the African Women's Championship (Equatorial Guinea 2012). Before managing her country, she enjoyed a spell as the coach of the Equatorial Guinea women's national team, leading them to victory at the African Women's Championship in 2008.
The TSG experts will be supported by FIFA TSG Deputy Project Leader Patricia Gonzalez, FIFA Goalkeeping Specialist Pascal Zuberbuhler, FIFA TSG Coordinator and former Swiss women's national team captain Prisca Steinegger, and FIFA Performance & Game Analyst Chris Loxston.
The TSG will be responsible for deciding on the following award winners:
- the adidas Golden, Silver and Bronze Balls for the best players
- the adidas Golden, Silver and Bronze Boots for the leading goalscorers (if two or more players score the same number of goals, the number of assists, as determined by the TSG members, will be decisive)
- the adidas Golden Glove for the best goalkeeper
- the FIFA Best Young Player award (for players born on or after 1st of January 1999)
- the FIFA Fair Play Award
Following the FIFA Women's World Cup 2019, a full technical report will be produced by the FIFA Coaching & Player Development Department, which is responsible for the TSG, and distributed to all FIFA member associations.
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Head Over to the Cameron Bar & Grill for a Fun Time
Cameron Highlands is Malaysia's most extensive hill station. Its named after its 'discoverer' William Cameron, a British surveyor. It is a favourite holiday destination for its adventurous activities involving hiking and camping along with beautiful views and nice cool climate. This does not mean that there isn't any nightlife entertainment in Cameron Highlands. It may not be a hub for much hustle bustle post sunset but the many restaurants light up and are thronged with visitors enjoying the cool surroundings, dinner and drinks. We strongly recommend try the local brew.
The Trip to Cameron Highlands isn't complete if you haven't visited its many pubs and cafes, which serve excellent food and an array of beverages. For those who like to get out and continue having fun much after sundown, there are many popular bars and clubs like the Cameron Bar & Grill.
Lakehouse resort in Cameron Highlands
Lakehouse resort in Cameron Highlands, which right away reminds you of a magnificent Shakespearean manor. It is built on a hill with the state reserve woodlands surrounding it with a direct view of the lake, Sultan Abu Bakar. This is where the welcoming Cameron Bar & Grill is located. It is open from eleven in the afternoon till late at night. You can enjoy a nice quiet evening in the cozy and sophisticated interior of this bar that will make you feel as though you are in an actual English pub. The adjacent lounge has a hearth burning that gives the whole place a warm, inviting and pleasant feeling to enjoy an after-dinner drink. The Lakeside Terrace next to the Cameron Bar & Grill provides you with an awesome view of the landscape, while you sip on a nice cup of tea accompanied with scones and strawberries.
Cameron Bar & Grill
Cameron Bar & Grill is known for its exclusive collection of English Scotch whisky. It also serves a variety of beer and other alcoholic drinks and cocktails. You can enjoy your time sipping on your beverage and having an intimate time with friends and loved ones. An aperitif can be enjoyed in the ideal settings of Cameron Bar & Grill before you set off to the restaurant for some authentic English cooking. Sports enthusiasts will have good time watching their favourite sports channel here that run on big TV screens.
Cameron Bar & Grill is a popular spot for nightlife entertainment in Cameron Highlands. A perfect place for drinks and to hang out with friends.
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USAID, DHS Release Report On Women's Equality And Empowerment
On Friday, "the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Demographic and Health Surveys Program released 'Women's Lives and Challenges: Equality and Empowerment since 2000,' a report that assesses gains in women's status and gender equality worldwide. This report, among the most extensive recent assessments of women's status, looks at women's progress in four continents and more than 45 countries. 'Women's Lives and Challenges' evaluates trends in women's employment, domestic decision-making, exposure to violence, and access to education and health care," according to a USAID press release (3/7).


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❮KINDLE❯ ✽ The Trip to Echo Spring: Why Writers Drink Author Olivia Laing – Sharkmotorcyclehelmets.co.uk
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- The Trip to Echo Spring: Why Writers Drink
- Olivia Laing
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- 07 February 2017 Olivia Laing
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This book combines two of my favorite topics alcoholism and writers And yet, I was disappointed.Olivia Laing picked six writers who struggled with alcohol addiction F Scott Fitzgerald, Ernest Hemingway, Tennessee Williams, John Cheever, John Berryman, and Raymond Carver Laing traveled around the United States to visit their old haunts, analyzed their writings about drinking, and mixed it all up with some scientific research into alcoholism I wanted to know what made a person drink and what it did to them More specifically I wanted to know why writers drink, and what effect this stew of spirits has had upon the body of literature itself There have been many books and articles that revel in describing exactly how grotesque and shameful the behaviour of alcoholic writers can be That wasn t my intention What I wanted was to discover how each of these men experienced and thought about their addiction What I found most interesting were the drinking stories and quotes she included from the writers themselves or from those who knew them However, there are only eight chapters in the book, and instead of focusing on one writer in a chapter, she jumped between the six men so often that I found it jarring For example, just when I would be getting in the groove about Cheever, she d suddenly switch to a Fitzgerald anecdote I think my favorite section discussed the friendship rivalry between Fitzgerald and Hemingway, and how Hemingway would look down on Scott for not being able to hold his drink Hem wrote Alcohol was a straight poison to Scott instead of a food Of course, we know that alcohol is a poison, but Hem didn t see it that way.There was also a strong section on Tennessee Williams and his time in New Orleans Laing, who is British, said she found it almost impossible to piece New Orleans together It wasn t like any place I d ever visited, though at times it reminded me in its rich confusion of Addis Ababa, especially at night Aside from the New Orleans section, the travelogue portions were the weakest part of the book Laing took an Amtrak train for much of her journey across the States, and she included far too many pointless observations and random conversations with strangers that had no bearing on the narrative It seems like Laing was trying to mix three different types of writing scientific research into alcoholism, a travelogue around the U.S., and a critical analysis of literature and letters, but the final concoction was flat Note The title refers to a line in Tennessee Williams play Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, when Brick, the alcoholic husband, says he s takin a little short trip to Echo Spring, which was a nickname for a liquor cabinet that housed a brand of bourbon.
The Trip to Echo Spring uncovers very little new about authors we know too much about Instead of Hemingway or Fitzgerald, she might have inspected the lives of Kingsley Amis or Dorothy Parker This book is riddled with the first person singular, often than not in ways totally irrelevant to the business at hand Thus Months ago, back in England, when I was just beginning to think down into the subject of alcohol, I became certain that whatever journey I was making would begin in a hotel room on East 54th Street, ten minutes walk from Broadway And I don t believe in ghosts, but I am interested in absences, and the fact that the room had ceased to exist pleased me And The AA meeting was on the Upper West Side at 6 p.m I slept a while at the hotel and then cut across Central Park, eating a hot dog on the way Et cetera That tells you nothing at all about writers and alcohol So it cannot surprise you to learn later that, walking along the beach in Key West, Laing is pleased to be told by a passing stranger, and hastens to pass it along to us I hope your day is as beautiful as you are That is pretty much the poisonous icing on the inedible cake of this dreadful book, an exercise in narcissism and irrelevance from first page to last.Jonathan Yardley reviewed the book for us
well, just thinking about alcoholism fills me with anxiety, but this is a wonderful book and just my kind of thing while it is in the main about why writers drink, it is also a little bit of a travel book and a memoir and is just lovely and bookish and tender and slightly sad.it focuses on the lives of berryman, fitzgerald, hemingway, tenessee williams, raymond carver and john cheever and if you are concerned that Laing is ignoring women writers drinkers, she addresses that quite early on in the book and has some really fascinating insights one of which that really stuck with me was the fact that lots of the alcoholic writers are also obsessed with water and it s cleansing properties like cheevers the swimmer , the pools in fitzgerald, carver s fishing and lots I could have done with about Carver or just in general, am really interested in reading her previous book now too.
That there is something fascinating to many about the connexion between alcohol and writing is evidenced by the bibliography of the book under review, which contains a healthy selection of articles and books discussing the issue from all sorts of angles One of the books in the bibliography, The Thirsty Muse alcohol and the American writer, is a book I ve read several times I was hoping that The trip to Echo Spring would be another enjoyable essay into this murky subject, but alas I closed the book feeling disappointed.Initially this book was full of promise Laing writes near the beginning There have been many books and articles that revel in describing exactly how grotesque and shameful the behaviour of alcoholic writers can be That wasn t my intention What I wanted was to discover how each of these men Fitzgerald, Hemingway, Tennessee Williams, John Cheever, John Berryman and Raymond Carver and, along the way, some of the many others who d suffered from the disease alcoholism experienced and thought about their addiction Laing was hoping to come closer to finding the reason why such talented individuals drank so dangerously Along the way there would be short diversions into medicine and psychology to help Laing and the reader along the path to understanding.Unfortunately for the book these are not the only diversions This book is, disappointingly, what I call new non fiction, by which I mean non fiction where the author s activity takes up a healthy share of the pages This is a most annoying circumstance of our current literary age whether it is an indication of the rise of a me generation, or whether it is felt that by doing so personalises and makes a book easier to read I don t know, but, apart from a very few works of genius it is a mode that usually fails, as it does here As the book moves on the authorial intrusion becomes , well, intrusive Apart from a few passages where Laing describes why she became interested in the subject her experiences with alcoholic family members partners and some descriptive material about places she visits that are to do with the authors, all of the writing about herself mostly to do with the train journey she takes across the USA to visit the authorial sites is really superfluous to the subject of the book, and is at times frankly strange Snippets of conversation, descriptions of views from train windows, discussions with fellow passengers which have nothing to do with writing or alcohol just struck me as out of place in this book It s a very brave or foolish author who sets their descriptive writing alongside quotations from the likes of Fitzgerald and Hemingway as Laing does in this book The comparison is not favourable.However, it s not all bad news Laing does find some interesting connexions between the writers discussed, and does delve into their literature, letters, memoirs c to find where they ve either tried or failed to come to grips with their problems Inevitably she has to, from time to time, discuss their shameful behaviour, but on the whole she stays true to her desire not to make that the main focus Her writing on the families of the writers studied is interesting and I think does shine some light into the problems they had As a person who doesn t read many biographies of writers, I was unaware that both Hemingway s and Berryman s fathers committed suicide which had lasting effects on each of them.In the end there is no definitive answer as to why writers and drink sometimes form such a toxic combination, although if there s any connecting link between these six it might be that they drank to hide their insecurities, from others and from themselves.I will, after reading this, go and read some Cheever, and re visit Carver and Berryman, who I haven t looked at for a long time Laing has given me a new way to look at them.If Laing had not decided to make this book a vehicle for herself as much as her subject she might have produced a very good short book As it is, she has produced an average three hundred page book A shame.Check out my other reviews at
First you take a drink, then the drink takes a drink, then the drink takes you F Scott Fitzgerald In The Trip to Echo Spring, Olivia Laing set out to debunk the myth of alcohol creativity success By researching the addictions of six famous authors, the author shows not only how alcohol left a mark on their work, but also on their health.Laing s engaging prose easily takes us along her journey through America while she studies the works of Ernest Hemingway, Scott Fitzgerald, John Berryman, Tennessee Williams, John Cheever, and Raymond Carver Despite their differences, at their core all these men struggled with similar problems an alcoholic father, a restricting mother, mental health issues, repressed homosexual feelings Neither did it help that in the 20th century alcohol addiction wasn t taken seriously Look at the Great Gatsby no one wants the party to stop Modern life is often a mechanical oppression and liquor is the only mechanical relief Ernest Hemingway I m not familiar with any of the studied authors I ve heard of their work, but that s it so I enjoyed learning about their lives and how the men inspired each other However, instead of focusing on one author per chapter, Laing mixes up their stories, often confusing me about whom I was following.I also would ve preferred if Laing had cut down on her travel descriptions They added little to the narrative and to the underlying message of this book Alcohol doesn t help you a better author shocker it helps you to die quicker.So although this book is a moodkiller reading how lonely, nervous men ruin their health isn t fun this mood killing is also this book s strength Alcohol is a toxic, a dangerous addiction, and to show its destructive effects still is important today Well done Laing, but less traveloque stories next time 3 stars
This book was disappointing I heard the author being interviewed on the radio, and she intrigued me However, I found the book to be just plain tedious I don t need to read excerpts from the DSM or have explained to me how alcohol works I wanted to read about these gifted men and less about the author wandering around Key West or New Orleans The book bored me, and I found myself skimming great swatches of chapters Can t recommend this book if you are looking for details of the writers.
A confession I wasn t interested in the work of all but one of the writers profiled Tennessee Williams However, I got the book from the library primarily for the travel narrative aspect, where I felt Laing excelled The writers biographies interested me for the most part , as did the author s own story, which I didn t find intrusive at all I did tend to zone out when she examined their actual work in any detail, but as I said, I knew that might happen at the outset This book is recommended for those who are fans of some of the writers profiled, as there isn t really enough travel narrative to include it solidly in that genre Still, I found it a good introduction to Laing s high writing quality, making me look forward to read her other books.
This is a profoundly moving book about six writers Ernest Hemingway, Tennessee Williams, John Berryman, Raymond Carver, F Scott Fitzgerald, and John Cheever All six men struggled with alcohol abuse for most of their lives, with it ultimately in one form or another, killing each of them Part travelogue the author who is English travels across America in search of the spaces these writers inhabited and part biography,this book provides brief sketches of their lives, their disintegration, and how alcohol became an inescapable part of their lives and art While all the stories share common themes such as abusive households, absent fathers who often met violent ends, or unstable relationships with women, what struck me the most was the despair they all shared There is for example a clip on YouTube of Tennessee Williams fresh out of rehab appearing on the David Frost show He claims to be sober and yet is clearly inebriated He smiles the nervous smile of a man who clearly knows that what he is saying is a lie and yet the audience laughs nervously with him It is incredibly sad to watch and it provides a window into the life of a man who you know is dying in front of you and yet, nobody can or is willing to, stop him Yet it would be a mistake to simply write these men off as self indulgent drunks who lacked self control Take again the case of Williams when after being savagely beaten by some random youths on his way home was asked about the incident They knew who he was, but he didn t let it bother him Why not an interviewer asked a few months later, and he replied, stalwart as ever Because, baby, I don t allow it to I don t allow it to I m not sure why this response stuck with me like it did but it s quite amazing In a world of drugs, alcohol, and personal chaos, Williams still managed to maintain his dignity and decency where he could It seemed to me to be the heart of this book That a man may be falling apart, he may have little left in his life that he can control, but he can always control how he responds to the blows the world may throw at him The men chronicled here did not for the most part deal with those blows well However, all of them maintained a kind of courage to continue chronicling their struggle through their art They left behind a valuable lesson for anyone struggling with depression and all in their own way lived incredible lives The sadness lies in the fact that their demons cut short what could have been so much A truly amazing but very sad read.
There is this thing with almost all writers They have weird obsessions most of the times, and sometimes they are just addicted to everything or that one thing that they think makes them Drinking is one of them I have heard and read about so many stories about writers who are alcoholics, but never wondered why I always assumed it would be something to do with their creative genius I always wanted to know about the condition and why do writers get down that road Olivia Laing s book could not have come at a better time I wanted to read something serious and got it served on a platter The book is humane and full of empathy It never once judges anyone or the situation The Trip to Echo Spring Why Writers Drink is a well researched book, chronicling the lives of six writers who loved to drink John Cheever, F Scott Fitzgerald, Ernest Hemingway, Tennessee Williams, John Berryman and Raymond Carver The writers selection could not have been better What I love about the book is the way Laing presents situations Having grown up in an alcoholic family herself, Laing makes sense of this disease with all sincerity or tries to with great effort She looks at these writers lives, what was common to them, how the likeness then led them to addiction and in some cases recovery as well.The surprising and sometimes most wondrous thing which Laing goes on to discover is the connection between drinking and their writing The writing as I said before is very strong and exciting There is never a dull moment in the book and that happens very rarely in a piece of non fiction At the end of the day, read the book to know about creative geniuses and their dependency on alcohol an extremely interesting insight.
The Trip to Echo Spring is a combination biography, travelogue, and memoir by an author who Amtraked her way around the US to catch the elan and times of six alcoholic writers Though often drunk, drugged, disorderly, or locked up, they produced some of our best literature in the 20th C they were always sick and suffering I ve been humbled to read how they made sense of their mangled lives in their writings, and for a few, in their recoveries Scott Fitzgerald and Ernest Hemingway drank and wrote before much was known about addiction, and, in a way, those authors never had a chance against their staggering alcohol consumption In his journal, Fitzgerald counted a sober writing day as imbibing only beer, 30 glasses of beer He ruined his health and died young Hemingway wrote a credo on the benefits of alcohol as the only relief in modern life, but he was a suicide John Berryman created an alcoholic alter ego,a character amazed at the never ending ability of his disease to defend itself Still he has hope, and then his creator jumped off a bridge John Cheever and Raymond Carver met at the prestigious U of Iowa Writers Workshop and actually drank together They got sober in AA meetings Yes , a miracle considering their disastrous histories with the bottle, but hard won recovery rewarded them and us years of their work Tennessee Williams s life story touched me deeply and sent me back to Cat on a Hot Tin Roof where his huge compassion for three heavy drinkers has helped me see them differently This book is compulsively readable about important writers deserving of Olivia Laing s pertinent research and wonderful prose.


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Over the last five months I have door knocked over 6,000 homes across our community. It might sound like a daunting task but it's a hell of a lot of fun and you meet some real characters and a few semi-half-naked people.
When they first open the door, they are thinking, "are you selling something?", "are you religious?" or "where is my pizza?".
There are three common responses, I want to listen, I want to talk to you or they will grab your hand and show you something down the street.
It is truly the only way to understand what the common issues are and represent these issues once elected.
Thanks for all the warm welcomes and cups of tea.


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One of the misconceptions of a whole food, plant-based approach is that its more expensive than a packaged, fast food, typical American approach. Fortunately, this is not true.
You don't have to shop specialty markets and stock up on high-cost uncommon foods. The truth is eating whole, plant foods goes back to the basics and can be the most cost effective and simple approach to eating. It means eliminating the production costs that make processed and packaged foods more expensive. The daily cost of eating a plant-based diet can be as low as $6 a day, which includes three balanced meals and snacks that meet average daily nutritional needs for calories, protein, carbohydrates, fat and most nutrients. Food prices may vary some depending on the region of the country, grocery stores, availability of produce, and bulk options. Of course, you can take a more costly route by shopping at higher-end markets, buying all organics and specialty foods, but even at markets like Whole Foods, there are affordable choices. And don't forget the other important savings: You're limiting the carbon footprint cost of processed foods.
Tips for Low-Cost Whole, Plant-Based Eating:
1. Bulk is Better
Setting up a budget-friendly kitchen and pantry is the first step to making your dollar stretch each week. This includes a well-stocked pantry with some inexpensive bulk basics such as:
- Dried spices and herbs: For the biggest cost savings, visit a local co-op, if available. Getting started with a full stock of 10 basic spices can range on average from $8 from bulk to less than $28 for low- cost bottled. Buy small amounts and replenish them as needed. Note: The shelf life for dried herbs is six months and one year for ground spices.
2. Large Quantity Condiments
For cost savings, buy items in larger qualities that have a long shelf life such as soy sauce, vinegars, Tabasco sauce, and mustard.
3. Trash to Treasure
Save your vegetables scraps and washed peels (onions, mushrooms stems, celery, tips of green beans, greens, kale, collards, top or peels of carrots or beats, unused garlic, potatoes skins, herbs). Toss them in a freezer bag or container and save them to make a nutrient-rich, delicious, homemade vegetable broth. Just add water and a bay leaf. You can also save your fruit and produce scraps for smoothies. With fruits, this includes the tops of strawberries, lemon peel, apple scraps, browning bananas (peel and chop first, before freezing).
4. Fresh to Frozen
When your produce is reaching the end of its fresh shelf life and about to go bad, try to catch it early and freeze it to make broth later. Also, buy produce on sale and freeze it. And stock up on pre-frozen produce on by sale watching for specials.
5. Shop and Save
Look for specials and deals, cut coupons, or use grocery store apps for weekly and savings. Dollar Stores, Walmart, Costco and Target can have great bargains on food including produce.
6. Shop Online and Save
Shopping online is convenient and can be cost effective. It is also a great option for purchasing items that you can't find locally or may be higher priced in your area. Bulkfoods.com is an easy way to buy bulk foods and Amazon.com often has good deals on food items that be shipped right to your doorstep.
7. Plan and Save
Planning is key to any healthy budget. Make your weekly meal plan and buy only what you need, so you don't waste food. Make a list to make sure you're well stocked for the week and avoid impulse buying.
8. Buy Local and Fresh
Farmers markets are a great way to buy fresh and save while supporting your local community and farmers. If you go to the farmer's market late in the day, or on a rainy day, you'll often find discounts because farmers are eager to empty their trucks. Here's a handy farmer's market finder tool.
9. Batch Cooking for the Week
Cooking with a whole food, plant-based approach saves both money and time with a few simple cooking techniques such as batch cooking for the week.
- 1 lb beans in a slow cooker: Soak your beans overnight, rinse and place in a slow cooker; set on slow for 6 hours and leave it.
- 1 lb brown rice: Cook a batch for the week in a rice cooker or steamer so you have cooked grains for easy assembly of your meals.
- 1 lb whole grain pasta: Boil your pasta for the week for quick and easy grab and go options.
- 1 lb sweet potatoes: Bake the potatoes for the week for quick and easy grab and go options.
- Chop veggies for quick and easy assembly meals: you'll also save time if you chop your veggies for the week
10. Compare and Save
The below table, based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, shows the cost comparison of animal foods and added fats vs. a low fat, whole food, plant-based approach to grocery shopping. For example, one pound of lean ground beef will cost on average $6 vs. a pound of beans which costs $1.50, and yields 16 servings (a week of meals). Notice how much you could save by making heart healthier choices and filling your cart with whole, plant based foods.
2015 Average Retail Food Prices
Meat per pound
Lean ground beef $6.03
Chuck, ground beef $4.20
Chuck Roast $5.70
Steak, sirloin $8
Bacon $5.60
Ham $2.50-4.40
Poultry $1.50-3.40
Milk: gal $3.70
Cheese: lb $5.40
Margarine: 1 lb tub $2.00
Olive oil: 17 oz $6.75
Nuts, almonds: per lb $8.99
Mixed nuts per lb $9.99-11.99
Peanut butter per lb $2.91
Frozen entrée $3.00-6.00
Potato chips: 16 oz $4.30
Bread, whole wheat $1.90
Pasta per lb $1.20
Whole Plant Foods
Beans, dry per lb $1.50
Grains, rice per lb $0.70
Vegetables per lb
Carrots, trimmed $0.75
Broccoli $1.70
Romaine lettuce $2.04
Potatoes $0.67
Fruit per lb
Apples $1.30
Bananas $0.58
Oranges $1.19
Strawberries $2.45
* Explore these additional cost saving resources.
What strategies do you use to start to improve your health while stretching your dollars?
This article originally appeared on Ornish Living.


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GAINESVILLE, Fla. — As if Georgia's flawless record wasn't impressive enough, the Bulldogs' only close win now looks like one of the best on any national contender's resume.
Georgia won 20-19 at Notre Dame back in Week 2 before it was clear what either team was going to become.
Since then, the Bulldogs (7-0, 4-0 SEC) have been utterly dominant while winning their next five games by an average margin of 30.6 points. All the while, Notre Dame hasn't lost again since and just put a 49-14 pummeling on USC this weekend.
The point being, No. 3 Georgia looks like as strong a national title contender as there is heading into its rivalry game with Florida this coming Saturday in Jacksonville.
The Gators (3-3, 3-2), in contrast, are simply trying to hang on to their season after back-to-back narrow losses at home heading into the bye week.
They have the chance to totally pivot the narrative, though, if they can find a way to upset Georgia. Florida figures to be a heavy underdog despite winning the last three meetings with the Bulldogs.
If the Gators can find a way, though, their fleeting SEC East hopes remain alive and they set themselves up for a strong second half.
"It's a really big game. Just like every game, but this one is really going to be a big game for us," linebacker Kylan Johnson said.
Said safety Chauncey Gardner Jr.: "It's always big. It's Florida-Georgia. We just have to continue to keep playing football. We can't think about the past, can't think about what's going to be there. We just have to take it play by play, step by step and do what we've got to do to win this game."
So what exactly do the Gators need to do to win this game? Here are their five keys to success this week.
1. Find a way on the ground
Georgia has a great defense in general, ranking third nationally in allowing just 252.6 yards per game, and the Bulldogs are almost as effective against the pass as the run.
Florida, meanwhile, has a one-dimensional offense that relies on its two-headed rushing attack of freshman Malik Davis (506 rushing yards, 2 TDs) and sophomore Lamical Perine (272-6).
With Georgia giving up just 82.1 yards per game on the ground, it's going to be difficult for those rushers to find a rhythm, and yet that's the only way this Florida team has a chance to win. Davis and Perine have to find a way, and the offensive line has to have one of its best games. Plain and simple.
Mississippi State wasn't remotely competitive with Georgia, but it did manage to rush for 177 yards, including 47 from quarterback Nick Fitzgerald. Appalachian State, meanwhile, rushed for 136 yards, including 66 from quarterback Taylor Lamb.
Unfortunately for Florida's hopes, those are the only examples of teams having any success on the ground against the Bulldogs. Notre Dame (55 rushing yards), Samford (22), Tennessee (62), Vanderbilt (64) and Missouri (59) all got shut down against Georgia. (The Fighting Irish somehow still rank sixth in the country in rushing at 317.9 yards per game, to put that defensive feat in perspective).
So the odds aren't in the Gators' favor, but they simply have no other path to success but to find a way to get the rushing attack going. If Mississippi State and Appalachian State's relative success on the ground against Georgia offers any clues, Florida might want to work in some designed runs for quarterback Feleipe Franks, assuming he again gets the start.
Franks' biggest play in the loss to Texas A&M two weekends ago was a 79-yard scramble and he has looked to be a capable rusher when plays break down. So it might be worth adding in the extra wrinkle of some designed QB runs as well.
But ultimately, this game is on the backs of Davis and Perine. It's a tough task, but the Gators need them to deliver.
2. The opposite is just as important
Georgia's preseason hype started building when running backs Nick Chubb and Sony Michel announced they were delaying the NFL and returning for another season in Athens.
Both have been huge factors this fall as expected with Chubb rushing for 688 yards (6.4 per carry) and 8 touchdowns and Michel rushing for 492 yards (7.2 per carry) and 6 TDs.
Whether it was sophomore Jacob Eason or more recently freshman Jake Fromm, the Bulldogs have successfully taken the pressure of the QB and rode that ground attack and their stifling defense for the most part.
Florida is not going to be able to keep pace with Georgia if Georgia keeps pace with its season rushing stats. The Bulldogs are 10th nationally with 282.9 yards per game on the ground.
The Gators' defense showed some very encouraging signs against the Aggies two weeks ago, shutting down Texas A&M's talented rushing duo of Trayveon Williams (18 rushing yards) and Keith Ford (22). For that matter, Florida held LSU's running backs Derrius Guice and Darrel Williams to 2.9 yards per carry each the previous week.
Against the Tigers, it was the wide receiver jet sweeps that beat the Gators, and Texas A&M QB Kellen Mond had some success on the ground as well. But neither of those teams' traditional rushing attacks could find much room to operate against Florida.
The Gators need to build off that with another strong performance this week.
Fromm isn't a threat to run and the Georgia should show a traditional rushing attack. If Florida can slow it down, it just might have a chance.
3. Show some life from passing game
Florida has shown nothing to this point to think its passing attack can play a leading role in pulling off the upset this week.
But the Gators simply have to get more through the air than what they've been getting.
Assuming Franks gets the start again — coach Jim McElwain seems uninterested in trying another option — he has to look like a different quarterback than the one he's been through the first six games.
Franks ranks last among SEC quarterbacks with at least 100 attempts in terms of passing yards per game (133.3). In Florida's back-to-back losses to LSU and Texas A&M, he averaged just 121.5 passing yards per game with 1 TD (on a shovel pass initially ruled a rushing touchdown) and 2 INTs.
Florida can't beat good teams if that's all he is able to give them.
If McElwain and offensive coordinator Doug Nussmeier insist on continuing to ride with Franks, they have to find a way to get more out of him.
They've already significantly simplified the offense with an abundance of screen passes and short over the middle routes. Those are fine to an extent, but they can't be the extent of the passing plan. Everyone has noticed that Franks' field vision is a separate obstacle and he has failed to notice open receivers. That's something he has to get better at, but the coaches also have to find a way to help him succeed.
If they remain committed to the young QB, then they must think there is more he can do than what he's shown. Whatever they've tried to this point simply isn't working. Hopefully the two weeks between games was enough to add in some new looks, some more plays Franks is comfortable with and within which he's able to cycle through the progressions.
Something. Anything.
Florida doesn't win this game without its best QB performance of the season.
4. Hope for health
McElwain will update the health of his team Monday, and the Gators have to hope that wide receivers Tyrie Cleveland (high-ankle sprain) and Kadarius Toney (separated shoulder) are ready to return to action.
Cleveland played a few snaps two weekends ago against Texas A&M after missing the previous game. The extra two weeks of rest may be enough to get him back to full speed, and if so that would be a major boost to this Florida offense.
Cleveland is the Gators' only established downfield threat, and for all the fair criticism about Franks the young QB does possess a cannon of an arm and good touch on his deep throws. Florida's attempts to go downfield last game were unsuccessful, but Cleveland has consistently shown the ability to get open on deep posts while accounting for all of Florida's long receptions so far (63, 50 and 49 yards).
That's an element this Gators offense badly needs.
And Toney, meanwhile, is a game-changing threat every time he touches the ball. He seemed to get pigeon-holed into a wildcat specialist in his last game. If he's able to play this week, Florida has to commit to using him as a receiver more and getting him the ball in open space where he can make something happen with his impressive athleticism.
It's not clear if Toney returning from a separated shoulder this quickly is realistic. McElwain will be able to shed more light on that Monday. But it would sure be a huge help to this offense if he was active.
5. Make a statement
Speaking after that crushing loss to Texas A&M two weekends ago, Franks reiterated his confidence in this team and said "the leadership will really show" moving forward.
Meanwhile, McElwain said, "I believe in this team and will continue to do that."
For all of Florida's flaws, give the Gators credit for being resilient and showing consistent fight. They bounced back from a deflating season-opening loss to Michigan, rallied to wins in the fourth quarter against Tennessee and Kentucky and have managed not to let the cloud of nine suspensions be an excuse to this point.
They need to show again Saturday that they too still believe in themselves.
They face an uphill climb the rest of the way, starting with the toughest game on their schedule against these Bulldogs. A third-straight loss would leave the Gators needing to win three of their final four games to just get bowl eligible.
They don't have much margin for error the rest of the way to prevent this season from going off the rails.
Whether Florida can pull off a stunner against Georgia or not, it needs to look competitive and give some encouraging signs to build upon down the stretch.
Obviously, a win over the Bulldogs would change everything. But short of that, the Gators need to realize that even if their goals are off the table there is still a lot at stake the rest of the way as it relates to the big picture and the future of this program.
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