MADISON - When Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signs into law a bill making way for recreational marijuana use in our neighbor to the south, his signature will put Wisconsin on an island surrounded by legal weed. Three out of the four states that border Wisconsin   Illinois, Michigan and Minnesota   have now legalized marijuana use and two of them allow residents to purchase and consume cannabis for any reason. While more and more state legislatures are embracing legal marijuana for medical or recreational reasons   33 in all   Wisconsin isn't likely to anytime soon. Wisconsin GOP opposes pot legalization Republican lawmakers who control which bills arrive at Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' desk are opposed to legalizing recreational marijuana use and are split on whether the plant should be widely available for medicinal purposes. Subscribe to our On Wisconsin Politics newsletter for the week's political news explained. "Some of the results of legalization in other states have been troubling," said Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald, a Republican from Juneau. "It would be wise for Wisconsin to take a more measured approach and wait to see how it plays out in other states in the Midwest before rushing any kind of legalization here." RELATED: Tony Evers' marijuana decriminalization plan would make Wisconsin unique. Here's how RELATED: Pro pot: Voters support all marijuana advisory referendums on Tuesday's ballots Have weed, will travel But close access to legal marijuana will inevitably have an effect in Wisconsin. It might mean more out-of-state travel by Wisconsinites, but state tourism officials say there's not enough data in other states to know for sure. "At some point, Wisconsin residents may become one of the largest donors to the Illinois Tollway," Democratic Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes recently joked. Illinois' law could take effect as soon as Jan. 1. Other states have it. How is Wisconsin different? The factors that brought legalized marijuana to Wisconsin's neighbors don't exist here. In Illinois, state government is controlled by Democrats who largely favor marijuana legalization. The new tax revenue from marijuana sales also is appealing to lawmakers seeking to stabilize Illinois' long-troubled financial situation. "Wisconsin's budget situation is challenging but has not been as dire as that in Illinois," University of Wisconsin-Madison political science professor Barry Burden said, adding that legislative leaders have remained firm in their stance against legalization for recreational use. Leaders in the Republican-controlled state Legislature have remained quite firm in their stance against legalization for recreational use. Minnesota's medical marijuana program also was born out of a Democratic-controlled state government in 2014. In Michigan, voters legalized marijuana use through a ballot measure   a move Wisconsinites can't use. "While being opposed by some legislative leaders, the reform was enacted directly by voters," Burden said. "This path is not available in Wisconsin, which does not permit direct democracy via ballot proposition." How has Michigan's full legalization affected Wisconsin? It's too soon to tell, Wisconsin tourism officials say. Voters in Michigan in November approved a ballot measure that legalized recreational marijuana in the state. But "even Michigan's Department of Tourism finds it difficult to quantify the tourism impact of becoming the (10th) state to legalize recreational marijuana," said Craig Trost, spokesman for the Wisconsin Department of Tourism. "While recreational marijuana laws are still relatively new in the tourism space, greater data year-over-year will continue to shed light on the travel impact of repealing marijuana bans," he said. Following legalization in other states, marijuana-themed entertainment services popped up   creating attractions for out-of-state tourists seeking the drug   like Colorado Cannabis Tours, which offers a four-day "puff and powder" ski trip in the Denver area that combines marijuana and downhill skiing with the option of adding a cooking with cannabis class. Impact on law enforcement Legalization could affect the jobs of law enforcement in Wisconsin communities on the border of Wisconsin and states that have legalized pot use. The city council of Marinette, which sits on the border of Wisconsin and Michigan, passed a law in 2017 banning marijuana sales and use regardless of what the state Legislature decides in the future following the implementation of Michigan's medical marijuana program. Kenosha County Sheriff's Sgt. Christopher Hannah said his department is aware of the plans in Illinois, which borders the southern edge of his county, but couldn't predict how legalization would affect his job in the future. "The state laws have not changed and the department will continue to enforce those state laws," Hannah said. Journal Sentinel reporter Lawrence Andrea contributed to this report. Contact Molly Beck at molly.beck@jrn.com. Follow her on Twitter at @MollyBeck . Our subscribers make this coverage possible. Subscribe to the Journal Sentinel today and get a special offer at jsonline.com/deal. 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In Houston, Emma Tsai's rambunctious 3-year-old son was kicked out of four preschools near his home - including one that expelled him after just a few hours for jumping around and ignoring safety precautions. In New York City, Debra Sinclair said she felt lost and alone when a few incidents of kicking and biting got her son forced out of a preschool in Queens. And in Chicago, Mina Marien said her 3-year-old son was distressed when one preschool, then another, pushed him out for biting, shoving and, in one case, hitting another child with a rolling pin. "He was telling me he was bad," Marien said. "He couldn't control his impulses and felt bad about himself afterwards." There's nothing new about tiny troublemakers being pushed out of preschools. A 2016 federal study found that an estimated 50,000 preschoolers had been suspended in the previous year and 17,000 were expelled. But Tsai, Sinclair and Marien all live in cities or states that have taken steps to reduce suspensions and expulsions, in response to research showing that young children who are booted from preschool face a slew of social, emotional and academic consequences . That their sons were kicked out anyway shows that while some strides have been made to change the way schools respond to challenging children, the patchwork of state and local policies is spotty. Even in states that have passed laws largely banning the practice, advocates say, many teachers lack the additional training and support they need to prevent dangerous behaviors and to keep all children safe in school. "When you institute a ban and just a ban with no funds and no support for implementation, you in my opinion are basically doing nothing," said Cemeré James, senior vice president of policy for the National Black Child Development Institute, a nonprofit organization based in the Washington area. "If there's no funding to train teachers and educators to engage with young children in new and different ways, then you're not changing anything." When Tsai, Sinclair and Marien's children were expelled, they were attending schools that were outside the reach of city and state expulsion bans, or schools that were still figuring out how to comply with new regulations. The result was that all three found themselves scrambling for other options when the preschools they depended on suddenly banished their sons. "I don't understand what parents are supposed to do," Sinclair said, noting that her son, who is now almost 6, had sensory processing issues and post-traumatic stress disorder from witnessing violence in his home. The private program her son attended when he was 3 wasn't subject to New York City's preschool expulsion ban because it didn't take city money. When the school kicked him out, Sinclair said she was offered no alternatives. "I just wanted to get him the help he needs," she said, "but it's very hard to do that." 'One step of a 100-step process' Preschoolers are three times more likely than older children to be kicked out of school, a 2005 study found. The crisis is even more extreme for children of color and those with disabilities, who are much more likely than their peers to suffer the potentially devastating consequences that come from the disruption. Research shows that young children who are expelled or suspended are as much as 10 times more likely to drop out of high school, to hold negative attitudes about school and to end up in jail. An expulsion can also throw parents' lives into turmoil, forcing them to miss work as they search for resources to support a struggling child. In 2014, President Barack Obama's health and education secretaries rang the alarm over preschool suspensions and expulsions with a joint statement that "strongly encouraged" states to adopt policies "to promote children's social-emotional and behavioral health and eliminate or severely limit" the practice. More than two dozen states and cities heeded that call, passing new laws and regulations . At least 10 states have largely banned suspensions or expulsions for preschoolers and other young children. Additionally, as of 2014, all states that accept federal child care dollars must create plans to reduce the practice. And, in 2016, the federally funded Head Start program prohibited its centers across the country from removing kids. The new laws aren't insisting that schools hang on to children who are hurting themselves or their classmates. The idea is to encourage schools to adopt approaches that could prevent or stop such behavior, or at least direct parents to additional resources if their children need extra help. But while these developments have led to increased awareness of the issue, and while some states have created promising programs, advocates and researchers say that, in much of the country, little has changed. Most of the new laws banning or restricting suspension or expulsion apply only to preschools that are publicly funded . That's despite research showing that privately funded programs, such as those in churches or office buildings where staff members tend to have less training, are much more likely to expel hard-to-manage students than more highly regulated public programs. Even in Illinois, where one of the nation's most far-reaching laws aimed at curtailing preschool expulsion applies to both government-funded programs and to those that are merely licensed by the state, the law has been slow to have the impact advocates anticipated. The law went into effect in early 2018, but the agencies that will enforce it are still writing the rules. A recent study found that more than 1 in 3 Illinois preschools contacted by researchers had expelled at least one child since the law took effect. Some schools said they didn't know about the law, while others seemed confused by it, said Kate Zinsser, assistant professor of psychology at the University of Illinois at Chicago, who led the study. The law requires schools to work with a child to improve his behavior before kicking him out. If that doesn't work, schools are required to help the child's parents find a more suitable program. Many schools are still trying to figure out what that means in practice, Zinsser said. "They thought what they were doing was in compliance ...Or they said they're just going to write everything down now to create documentation." Advocates hope that the law's implementation will be clarified during the rulemaking process and that the problems identified in Zinsser's study will lead to schools getting more support from the state. "The commitment really has to be on the front end," said Ireta Gasner, the vice president for Illinois policy at the Ounce of Prevention Fund, a Chicago-based early childhood nonprofit that pushed for the law. The fact that expulsions have continued, advocates say, is evidence that bans are not the entire solution. "After passing a law, some might dust off their hands and say 'We did it. We're good,'" Zinsser said. But "in reality, that was one step of a 100-step process." 'He needed more than we could give him' Emma Tsai's son, who turned 4 this week, is a happy and affectionate boy who likes to run and dance, she said, but a speech delay and hyperactivity have contributed to challenging behaviors. "It's hard for him to sit and focus," she said. When his energy level got him into trouble, he was attending schools   three of them affiliated with churches and a fourth on the campus of a local college   that weren't subject to Texas laws banning the suspension or expulsion of young children. (Even schools that are covered by the laws have continued the practice, a recent report found.) "It's sad and frustrating because it felt like he was being targeted for his personality," Tsai said. "I understand that not every kid is the right fit, but the fact that they can kick you out after an hour? They don't have to have a conference. They don't have to give you any kind of notice. They can just do anything they want." Two of her son's schools did not respond to requests for comment. The two that did said they do what they can to support their students. "He needed more than we could give him," Becky Goolsby, who directs the Holy Trinity United Methodist daycare, said of Tsai's son. "We're not doctors. We can't diagnose. We're not trained in that field." Many early childhood educators have little more than a high school education. Few have had specialized training in how to support the social and emotional needs of children, or in working with children who have experienced trauma. They might have overcrowded classrooms, which can lead to teacher job stress that research has found is a significant factor in expulsion decisions. In Chicago, Marien's son, now 4, could have been protected by the Illinois law. But she didn't know that at the time, and she thinks the schools her son attended last year relied on language in the law that allows schools to " transition " a child out of a classroom, since they told her that her son could stay until she found something else. "The schools make you feel like you're a bad person because your child is making bad decisions," Marien said, noting that her son was born prematurely and shows early signs of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD. "They never really tried an intervention that shows they cared about my child." One of Marien's son's schools declined to comment; the other did not respond to requests for comment. Katherine Conklin, who runs a Chicago organization called Tuesday's Child that helps families address behavioral issues, trains teachers and operates a preschool, said her organization has seen a steady flow of Chicago parents like Marien coming in with reports of their preschoolers being suspended or expelled. What's new is that expulsions are taking longer since the law passed, she said. "There are preschool programs that are trying to take more action steps before they get to the point where they can ask a child to leave, but by the time they get that point, the behavior is so out of control," she said. "They're taking action steps but the decision still remains the same." 'The most shameful part' In a different era, a child getting expelled from preschool might not have attracted much concern. Unlike elementary school, preschool attendance isn't mandatory. The activities of preschool   playing with toys or singing songs   might not seem as essential as the curriculum taught to older children. And in many preschools, teachers and parents might be relieved when the child who was running around or hitting his classmates is no longer at circle time. But early childhood development experts say that pushing these children out of classrooms comes at a cost. Children who are asked to leave are often those who have undiagnosed special needs or who most need help developing social and emotional skills. Many are children of color, who might have been singled out because of teachers' racial biases . "The most shameful part of this practice is that we're missing the opportunity to … really help out a child and a family," said Myra Jones-Taylor, the chief policy officer at Zero To Three, an organization that promotes early childhood well-being. "You can't do that if they're not in school anymore, if you've washed your hands of them." Children who have been expelled may also struggle in their next school. Sinclair said her son, Makhari, has abandonment issues that have been exacerbated by being told without warning that he'd have to change schools. "It takes him a while to trust somebody," she said. In Erie, Colorado, April Tardy said her son, Zachary, 5, was traumatized when he was pushed out of a preschool near his home for shoving and tackling other children. Tardy said she told the school about her efforts to treat Zachary's sensory processing disorder. But a week before Zachary was scheduled to start occupational therapy, she got the word that he was out. Now, months later, attending a small summer camp, he is terrified of getting into trouble again, she said. "He says, 'I'm a bad kid.'" Colorado recently passed a law restricting expulsions for young children, but it doesn't go into effect until next summer. Changes to federal data collection With the passage of new state and local laws, it's possible that the rate of preschool suspension and expulsion has begun to fall. But changes to federal data collection since President Donald Trump came to office make it difficult to know. The National Survey of Children's Health, a federal study, last asked parents about preschool discipline in 2016 but no longer includes the question. A spokesman for the Administration for Children and Families, the federal agency that advocated for the question to be added, said it was dropped due to "methodological concerns." Other data that could shed light on the problem from the Education Department's Office of Civil Rights has been collected from school districts but has not been published as it was in the past, under Obama, said Walter Gilliam, a Yale University professor of child psychiatry and psychology, who published the first major study on preschool expulsion in 2005. Still, Gilliam said he's optimistic about what he's seeing across the country. Politics A handful of states, including California, Connecticut and Ohio, have begun providing effective support to preschools, such as mental health consultants who can train teachers to work with challenging students. In Arkansas, schools are required to seek state intervention before expelling a child. In states without these resources, though, Gilliam is concerned that schools could find their way around bans to continue removing students, based on anecdotes he's heard from parents. That could mean calling a parent every day at work to pick a child up early, saying the child can only attend part-time, or simply telling a parent that their child might be better off elsewhere. Gilliam has called on more states to fund mental health consultants. "What if, instead of expelling the children from preschool, we expelled the clinicians from the clinic and put them in the preschools?" Gilliam said. Shae Willis said she would have welcomed that kind of support when her 2-year-old son was thrown out of a church preschool in Madison, Mississippi, last year for biting. "I foolishly thought these people would be there to help me," Willis said of the school's staff. Instead, in a state that has no regulations on suspension and expulsion for preschoolers, she was told that her child needed to leave. "I thought we could work as a team and we could figure out what was going on," she said, "but that always fell on deaf ears."


Whether you're a fan of Elvis, Dylan, Handel, Hendrix, or Willie Nelson, there are towns, museums, theaters, and other venues just waiting for you to visit. From jazz, blues, and rock 'n' roll to funk, soul, opera, and reggae, these 36 destinations offer a taste of the history behind your favorite tunes. A Musical Mystery Tour Art lovers have the Louvre. History buffs have Washington, D.C. Adrenaline junkies have theme parks. And music lovers have ... this list. Cheapism mined rankings, reviews, and plenty of personal experience to compile a catalog of music venues and other places that true music lovers will want to add to their personal bucket lists. From jazz, blues, and rock 'n' roll to funk, soul, opera, and beyond, fire up a favorite playlist, start reading, and then commence booking your musically inspired travel. Preservation Hall New Orleans Square in the heart of the city's French Quarter, Preservation Hall started as a 1950s art gallery where jazz musicians played for tips. After Allan and Sandra Jaffe took over the venue in the '60s, music became the star player and the Jaffes toured the country with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band . Through the years, PHJB has continued to perform alongside famous acts like the Grateful Dead, Elvis Costello, and Stevie Wonder. Today, the hall is still all about the music, featuring five nightly performances by regular players. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Cleveland Established in 1983, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is a six-level museum with an ever-revolving array of exhibits that honor the spirit of the genre. It also regularly hosts live music and   for the true music geeks   has a library and archives section, accessible by appointment only, billed as the world's most comprehensive collection of materials associated with rock 'n' roll. Curious who the 2019 hall of fame inductees were? We got you: Def Leppard, Janet Jackson, Radiohead, Roxy Music, Stevie Nicks, the Cure, and the Zombies. Visitors can find more information on each of them in level three's "2019 Inductees" exhibit. The Grand Ole Opry Nashville, Tennessee The nearly 100-year-old country-and-western cred of this place is undeniable. Since 1974, when it moved from its former location, the famed "circle" has hosted pretty much every big-name country music star the genre has produced, and launched the careers of many more. This summer alone, you'll find everyone from CMA-award-winning acts such as Carrie Underwood and Little Big Town to classic artists such as Charley Pride, Ricky Skaggs, the Gatlin Brothers, and the Oak Ridge Boys. In addition to live shows on the main stage, the Opry offers numerous backstage tours. La Scala Milan Inaugurated in the summer of 1778, this Milan theater is regarded as one of the foremost opera and ballet houses in the world. It was rebuilt to its original splendor after a World War II bombing, and also underwent a renovation from 2002 to 2004. Today, the ornate, nearly 2,000-seat theater continues to host operas, ballets, symphony orchestras and recitals, and cultural events. Motown Museum (aka Hitsville, U.S.A.) Detroit The first home of Motown starting in 1959, this residential-looking former photographer's studio opened in 1985 as the museum. It contains the preserved Studio A, where Smokey Robinson, the Supremes, and the Temptations recorded, as well as music-legend artifacts such as Michael Jackson's signature studded white glove and black fedora and the legendary Motown piano, an 1877 Steinway & Sons model. Guided tours are given Tuesday through Sunday. Café Wha? New York On a frigid night in January 1961, a 19-year-old who'd hitchhiked from Minnesota to New York walked into Café Wha and asked owner Manny Roth if he could sing a few songs. Roth let him   him being the one-and-only Bob Dylan. His wasn't the only career bettered by the venue: Jimi Hendrix, Bruce Springsteen, Lenny Bruce, and Richard Pryor all gigged at the cafe as young talents. Today, the venue hosts a lot of cover bands, tribute nights, and multi-week performances by its house band, but it's worth a stop for its rock 'n' roll and folk music history alone. Bethel Woods Center for the Arts Bethel, New York (site of Woodstock) The site of the 1969 Woodstock Music & Art Fair is considerably less, er, muddy and debaucherous than it was in 1969, when a crowd of 400,000 showed up to listen to the likes of Joan Baez, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and Janis Joplin. But you can still check out live music on one of two stages and visit a museum with an award-winning main exhibit on "Woodstock and the Sixties." Buddy Guy's Legends Chicago If the name isn't enough to cue you into the mythical status of this mostly blues club , consider this: The venue has hosted the likes of the late Stevie Ray Vaughan, Eric Clapton, the Rolling Stones, B.B. King, and, of course, Guy himself, who also owns the club. The space features a museum of sorts   "if museums would let you drink and dance," says the website   with rare photos, records, and personal possessions from "some of the world's most influential performers." You could visit for that alone, along with a draft of Guy's very-own "Buddy Brew" beer, but the stage hosts near-nightly shows, as well. The Fillmore San Francisco Oh, no big thing, launching the careers of groups such as the Grateful Dead, Jefferson Airplane, and Santana. Not to mention having the likes of Otis Redding, Ike and Tina Turner, Jimi Hendrix, and the Who grace your stage through the years. At its height in the 1960s, this San Francisco venue was cranking out the shows of legendary artist after legendary artist. Then it waned, only to resurge again in the '90s with acts like Smashing Pumpkins, Primus, and Michelle Shocked. You can still catch near-nightly live music inside its historic brick walls. Graceland Memphis, Tennessee No music lover's bucket list would be complete without Graceland , which was home to the King himself. Billed as "the ultimate rock 'n' roll destination," Elvis' Tennessee estate is more theme park than anything else. It includes an exhibition center, dining, shopping, and the gorgeous Chapel in the Woods, where you can marry your music-loving companion if you're so inclined. If you're a member of the Elvis Presley Fan Club   certified or not   you can tour the mansion for plenty of memorabilia , and also catch a live show. The summer lineup includes Don McLean, Pat Benatar, and Boz Scaggs. Red Rocks Amphitheater Morrison, Colorado This outdoor venue , built into a rock structure about 20 minutes west of Denver, is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful places in the country to see a live show. At nearly 6,500 feet above sea level, with hundreds of stairs to climb both into and inside the venue, it's not for the faint of heart. Still, that quad workout is well worth it for the views of warmly lit and acoustic-friendly sandstone surrounding the stage, as well as glittering Denver behind whatever stellar act happens to be playing. The Purple Room Palm Springs, California Hang out   and get a stellar meal   where Frank, Dean, Sammy, and their pals used to cavort off and on the stage. One of the few Rat Pack haunts to make it to this century, the Purple Room offers live entertainment every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night (and jazz Monday through Thursday), with many shows inspired by the legends themselves. Make it a really special occasion by bringing a group and sitting in the Dean Martin Alcove, where the King of Cool himself used to hide away back in the day. Country Music Hall of Fame Nashville, Tennessee Just a hop and a skip from the Opry is this museum   another must-visit for any devotee of twang. The multiple admission options let visitors do everything from learning about letterpress printing to taking historic studio tours to roaming the museum with an audio guide. Summer exhibits include two devoted to the Judds (mother Naomi and daughter Wynonna) and Little Big Town, and fans of old-school country can check out the ongoing "Outlaws & Armadillos: Country's Roaring '70s," with an exhibit featuring Waylon and Willie, as well as videos highlighting many who lived through the genre's Red Dirt era. Stax Museum of American Soul Music Memphis, Tennessee Here, your experience begins "in the true birthplace of soul music"   a circa-1906 Mississippi Delta church that has been reassembled in the museum's 17,000-square-foot building, the former location of Stax Records . From there, visitors can cut a rug on the Express Yourself dance floor while vintage "Soul Train" episodes play nearby for inspiration. There's also vintage recording equipment, a "hall of records," and, interestingly, Isaac Hayes' custom Cadillac Eldorado, purchased as part of his renegotiated 1972 deal with Stax. Surf Ballroom & Museum Clear Lake, Iowa If you find yourself in the Midwest this summer, you can go check out where, as Don McLean sang, "the music died." Not only did a number of early rock 'n' roll acts   the Everly Brothers, Roy Orbison, Ricky Nelson, Little Richard   play here in the 1950s, but it was the final performance for Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and the Big Bopper before they were killed in a plane crash immediately following the show. Morbid history aside, the Surf is a beautiful venue that harkens back to a simpler time, and it still hosts live music and events   including a multi-day Winter Dance Party   as well as guided and self-guided tours. Birdland New York Inspired by the genius saxophonist Charlie Parker, Birdland opened late in 1949, and Parker was fittingly the headliner that night. Since then, Birdland has hosted huge names that even non-jazz fans have heard of, including Count Basie, John Coltrane, and Dizzy Gillespie. In addition to nightly shows that together celebrate all variations of the genre, Birdland serves dinner with a Southern-meets-Cajun culinary focus. The Cavern Club Liverpool, England Self-identified as "the cradle of British pop music," the Cavern Club has a legitimate claim. It regularly hosted the Beatles in their early years   nearly 300 times between 1961 and 1963, legend has it   just before their popularity exploded. Although it's been through ups and downs, the venue still hosts regular live shows, and it operates a number of Beatles-related tours, as well as the annual International BeatleWeek , which happens this summer Aug. 21-27. 9:30 Club Washington, D.C. Although its name might not be familiar to some, the 9:30 Club was named one of the 10 best live music venues in America by Rolling Stone magazine in 2018 (it has also received that award from Billboard and Pollstar). With a birth date of 1980, it's not as historic as some others on this list, but its early days saw acts like Black Flag, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, the Ramones, and the Violent Femmes grace the stage, and many other famous names have come through since. Currently, it hosts shows by upcoming and established talents most nights of the week. B.B. King's Blues Club Memphis, Tennessee The original location in the late King's chain of six (including one on a cruise ship), this Memphis venue is   where else?   on Beale Street. The club pairs a lineup of classic soul, rock 'n' roll, and other music genres with barbecue and signature drinks. We recommend going on a Monday, Friday, or Saturday, when "the most talented collection of musicians in the Mid-South," the B.B. King's Blues Club All-Star Band, plays. Hollywood Bowl Los Angeles This band shell amphitheater   architecturally unique, with a series of concentric concrete arches   was originally built in 1929 and reconstructed as a larger venue in 2004. The atmosphere of this outdoor venue , set against the backdrop of the iconic Hollywood sign and the hills of the same name, is probably enough to recommend it. But it's also hosted acts such as the Beatles, the Doors, Elton John, Prince, Dolly Parton, and Nine Inch Nails. This summer it's putting on a three-night celebration for July Fourth, which will also mark its 50th annual fireworks show. Historic ... and patriotic. Handel & Hendrix in London This museum honors "two musicians who chose London and changed music": the 18-century baroque composer George Frideric Handel and the man the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame described as "arguably the greatest instrumentalist in the history of rock music," Jimi Hendrix. How's that work, you ask? Well, amazingly, Handel and Hendrix lived   in different centuries, of course   a couple of flats apart on Brook Street. Handel House has been open since 2001, and Hendrix's flat had been used as administrative space until enough funds were raised to restore his bedroom to its original late-1960s incarnation. It's now available for public visits, and the museum offers rehearsals, master classes, talks, after-hours events, and a weekly baroque concert series. Gruene Hall Gruene, Texas Country music fans, take note: While it's not as famed as some of the other storied country music venues on this list, this one dates to 1878 and has the history and names to show for it. Billed as "the oldest continually run dance hall in Texas," the 6,000-square-foot venue has seen acts like Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, George Strait, Townes Van Zandt, Jerry Jeff Walker, Lyle Lovett, and many, many others play to crowds within its walls. It still offers live music seven nights a week and on weekend afternoons. First Avenue Minneapolis Opened in 1937 as an art-deco-style bus station, First Avenue morphed into a live music venue in 1968. But it wasn't until the 1980s, when Prince used it as the location for scenes in "Purple Rain," that it earned its fame. When it was repainted in 2010, the venue's exterior was covered in white stars on a black background; each star   more than 500 now   features the names of a past performer. With two performance spaces hosting multiple acts each day, the historic venue now claims to "offer something for everyone." El Chapultepec Denver Another hole-in-the-wall bar that any jazzophile worthy of the title should visit, the 'Pec , as it's called by regulars, is Denver's oldest jazz and blues club, established in 1933. It serves up pretty awful Mexican food (which somehow tastes better the later it gets), but don't let that keep you away   the atmosphere is almost as cool as the nightly jam sessions performed by the club's regular lineup of bands. It gets crowded, so arrive early, especially on weekend nights. Royal Opera House London Dating back to 1732, the Royal Opera House 's third building was constructed after fires destroyed the first two in 1808 and 1856. Before either of those happened, however, Handel's first season of operas were staged here, making it a bucket-list destination for anyone who appreciates classical and baroque music. Today, the historic theater regularly hosts productions that include opera and other musical performances. American Jazz Museum Kansas City, Missouri Located in KC's historic 18th & Vine jazz district, the American Jazz Museum uses interactive exhibits, films, and other visual arts exhibitions to highlight the sights and sounds of jazz through the years. After developing a deeper appreciation for the genre, head across the street to check out the beautifully restored 500-seat 1912 Gem Theater's vintage marquee, or the museum's performance space, the Blue Room, to check out a live show. Bob Marley Museum Kingston, Jamaica Situated on the site of Marley's 19th-century home   where he lived from 1975 until his 1981 death   the museum now contains many of his personal treasures, an 80-seat theater, a photo gallery, record and gift shops, and a collection of Marley memorabilia. Visitors can tour the pioneer of reggae's home, his famed Tuff Gong recording studio, or both. There's also a cafe on site serving Rastafarian-inspired dishes. Abba: The Museum Stockholm If you've always wondered how the childhood experiences of Björn, Benny, Frida, and Agnetha led them to become one of the most commercially successful acts in the history of popular music, this is your chance . Find out how they met, check out exact replicas of where they lived and worked, gaze upon their personal belongings, perform with their holograms, and so on. You might even hear the red Abba telephone ring, in which case you'd better knock over everyone in your way, because on the other end of that call is a member of Abba . We're not even kidding. Muscle Shoals Sound Studio Sheffield, Alabama Established in 1969, this famed recording studio was host to such big-name artists as Cher, who recorded her debut solo album here, as well as the Rolling Stones, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Bob Dylan, Rod Stewart, Willie Nelson, and Cat Stevens. The studio's owners moved to a new location in 1979, but the original building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and a major restoration was completed in 2017. Studio tours are available six times a day, seven days a week, for $15. Ryman Auditorium Nashville, Tennessee Known as both "The Mother Church of Country Music" and "The Carnegie Hall of the South," the Ryman is the original home of the Grand Ole Opry, going back to 1925, and is still a country-music titan in its own right (with the occasional non-country act, like Wu-Tang Clan and Kenny G). It also offers a variety of tours, and for music geeks who also happen to be graphic design and/or vintage poster enthusiasts, there's the Hatch Show Print Gallery on the auditorium's second floor. National Blues Museum St. Louis Dedicated to exploring the history of the blues, this relatively new destination   it opened in 2016   is housed in a renovated historic building in downtown St. Louis. Not a blues fan? In an indirect way, you probably are   this museum's mission is pointing out the genre's impact on three other popular types of music: R&B, rock 'n' roll, and funk. The museum features live performances and open jam sessions in addition to richly layered exhibits. Skinny Dennis Brooklyn, New York This one is more of a hidden jewel , and we've included it because it's tough to find a spot where you can get your honky-tonk on in the big city. The New Yorker described it as a "boisterous barrelhouse where Nashville musicians play, and patrons dance atop the scattered peanut shells on the floor." But it's known for booking up-and-coming local talent, too, and the atmosphere is pure old-school country and western. Bonus points to anyone who can name the musician   and song lyric   that inspired the venue's name. The Crocodile Seattle This venue claims "there is no other spot in the Northwest with such a storied and beloved past, and no other rock 'n' roll venue that has earned its right to occupy the hearts of so many." With past acts that include Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Yoko Ono, the Beastie Boys, and REM, we'll give it that. The Croc , sleeker inside and out following a 2009 renovation, still hosts nightly shows, and you can bring out your own inner rock star on Karaoke Tuesdays. Stubb's Bar-B-Q Austin, Texas Sure, it's got it right there in the name, but Stubb's is known as much for its live music as its barbecue. Since the 1970s, this venue/restaurant in Texas' capital city has been featuring such acts as Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Linda Ronstadt, and the Fabulous Thunderbirds, among others. It still hosts great musicians and, on Sundays, there is live gospel music that accompanies a buffet-style brunch and bloody mary bar. Praise be. Sonic Boom Records Seattle For fans of grunge and Northwest indie rock, there's Sonic Boom Records , which launched its fame with an in-store performance by then up-and-coming Death Cab for Cutie. As the record store's website says, that show "revealed just how willing people are to smash into cramped quarters in order to be close to live music." Although it's still primarily a record store   albeit one with a huge array of entertaining stories   it hosts in-store performances every two to three weeks. Luckenbach, Texas Speaking of lyrics, you know this one, right? The main verse ends with, "Out in Luckenbach, Texas, ain't nobody feelin' no pain." And that's pretty much true, although a drunken brawl has been known to break out here on occasion. This tiny, blink-and-you'll-miss-it town is located outside Fredericksburg, Texas, and includes a dance hall, post office, general store, and bar   and the latter two are housed in the same building. Live events are always on the official schedule   many of them free   but unscheduled acoustic jams break out in the bar pretty much daily, too.


Doug Pederson is a former professional football player and a coach that worked himself from the bottom, actually coaching in the high school ranks before becoming an NFL assistant. Pederson is known as a players coach, a guy who understands the athlete's he's coaching, so hopefully, these comments made by Michael Bennett were about Pete Carroll and not his most recent head coach. The former Eagles defensive end was a late arrival to camp and while speaking to The Athletic, said that Belichick's approach to his situation was the main reason he wanted to come to New England. Bennett on his excused absence from Belichick: "It's nice to have a coach who sees you as a human being." Said it makes him want to play harder for Belichick because of the way he allowed him to handle a personal matter to start camp. Bennett mentioned "family first." - Jeff Howe (@jeffphowe) July 28, 2019 Bennett was traded away to the Patriots during the offseason after requesting a new contract or more money on his current deal. It appears his relationship with the Eagles ended on bad terms but it's uncertain if Pederson played into the comments from the mercurial defensive end. MORE: Trevor Bauer angrily fired a baseball over the centerfield wall before being pulled from game Roundup: Miley Cyrus Not Performing At VMAs, VICE in Talks to Buy Refinery29, Triple H Turned 50 Tom Brady disobeys Bill Belichick at practice, and suffers the consequences Packers impressed with Rashan Gary's effort early at training camp News: Trysten Hill ok after cart exit, early Elliott replacement ID'd


MODESTO (CBS13)   Police in Modesto are looking for a man who got physical with a senior while allegedly robbing a convenience store. On Tuesday, June 4 around 6:30 p.m., the suspect walked up to the cash register and handed money to the cashier for a drink. When the cashier opened the register, the suspect reached across the counter and grabbed money from the drawer. While he was leaving the store, the man allegedly knocked over a senior, according to a Modesto Police Department statement. The suspect left eastbound on Floyd Avenue and is believed to live in the area between Coffee and Oakdale roads, off of Floyd Avenue. He may also behind a similar incident that happened on Friday at the CVS at Oakdale Road and Floyd Avenue, say police. If you have any information about the suspect, you are asked to call Crime Stoppers at (209) 521-4636.


At least one person is in the hospital after a motorcycle crash closed Route 16 in Rangeley earlier today. Dispatchers say the crash involved two motorcycles, and that two people were taken by Life Flight to a nearby hospital. Officials did not release any other information. We'll update this story on-air and online, as soon as more info becomes available.


According to a number of reports including Italian journalist Gianluca di Marzio and Dutch paper De Telegraaf , young Ajax defender Mattijas de Ligt is in talks with Juventus and is closing in on a lucrative deal with the Italian champions. Di Marzio reports that Juventus has stepped into the lead as talks with Paris Saint-Germain have stalled, and the Italian side is offering a massive contract worth between $17 and $23 million, which would make him the second-highest paid player in Serie A behind Cristiano Ronaldo. De Telegraaf echoes the numbers Di Marzio reported, saying that de Ligt would cost Juventus just a hair under $80 million. At Juventus, de Ligt would have the chance to hone his craft alongside veterans Giorginio Chiellini and Leonardo Bonucci, a fantastic developmental opportunity for the teen. De Ligt is currently on vacation in Miami after completing Nations League duty with the Netherlands senior team where the 19-year-old helped his country take second in the inaugural edition of the competition. De Ligt saw his stock soar as Ajax reached the Champions League semifinals, taking down powerhouse sides in Real Madrid and Juventus along the way. The Dutch teen is considered one of the premiere young defensive prospects in the world and was rumored to have interested Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain, but with agent Mino Raiola known for his ability to dig up massive contracts, it sounds as if the Juventus offer was too beefy to pass up. Juventus has been active in the transfer market this summer, although their two biggest signings to this point have come via free transfers. The club has secured former Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey on a massive contract and is reportedly on the verge of signing Adrien Rabiot from PSG. A splash for de Ligt would solidify Juventus as one of the early Champions League favorites with an aging defense now boosted by young talent plus a midfield bursting with big names and Cristiano Ronaldo leading the attack. Follow @the_bonnfire


Curious just how far your dollar goes in Milwaukee? We've rounded up the latest rental offerings via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to get a sense of what to expect when it comes to scoring a rental in Milwaukee if you're on a budget of $700/month. Read on for the listings. (Note: prices and availability are subject to change.) Hoodline offers data-driven analysis of local happenings and trends across cities. Links included in this article may earn Hoodline a commission on clicks and transactions. 1835 N. Second St. (Brewer's Hill) Listed at $610/month, this studio apartment is located at 1835 N. Second St. The residence offers central heating and hardwood flooring. The building offers on-site laundry and assigned parking. When it comes to pets, both meows and barks are welcome. There's no leasing fee required for this rental. Per Walk Score ratings, this location is quite walkable, is quite bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options. (Check out the complete listing here .) 1418 W. Mitchell St. (Historic Mitchell Street) Here's a 500-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom abode at 1418 W. Mitchell St. that's going for $625/month. You can expect to see central heating in the residence. When it comes to building amenities, anticipate on-site laundry, assigned parking and additional storage space. Cats and dogs are not allowed. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental. According to Walk Score's assessment, the area around this address has excellent walkability, is relatively bikeable and has good transit options. (Take a look at the full listing here .) 5613 W. Valley Forge Drive (Valley Forge) Listed at $645/month, this one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit is located at 5613 W. Valley Forge Drive. The building offers assigned parking, additional storage space and on-site laundry. The unit also includes air conditioning and hardwood flooring. Cats and dogs are not allowed. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee. According to Walk Score's assessment, the surrounding area requires a car for most errands, is relatively bikeable and has some transit options. (Take a look at the complete listing here .) 2841 W. Highland Blvd. (Concordia) Next, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom spot situated at 2841 W. Highland Blvd. It's listed for $645/month for its 550 square feet. The residence has both central heating and air conditioning. When it comes to building amenities, anticipate on-site laundry and assigned parking. Animals are not welcome. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental. Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area is friendly for those on foot, is convenient for biking and has good transit options. (Check out the complete listing here .) 3718 N. 10th St. (Arlington Heights) Here's a two-bedroom, one-bathroom spot at 3718 N. 10th St. that's going for $650/month. Expect to see air conditioning in the residence. Animals are not permitted. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee. According to Walk Score, the surrounding area is somewhat walkable, is relatively bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options. (Check out the complete listing here .) Working with a tight budget? Here are the cheapest rentals recently listed in Milwaukee . This story was created automatically using local real estate data from Zumper and Apartment Guide , then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


On a Saturday morning in a research lab at Cal State Fullerton, Andy Galpin, Ph.D., C.S.C.S.*D., approaches my left quadriceps with a hollow-point needle designed to extract a chunk of muscle tissue. The sensation, he tells me, "will feel like a biopsy." Since I've never had a biopsy, telling me the procedure feels like itself is like saying moose tastes like moose; the information is illuminating only if you're really into ungulate meat. But Galpin, who estimates that he's been on the sharp end of 40 biopsies over the past dozen years or so, says there's really no other way to describe it. He's an associate professor at the Center for Sports Performance at Fullerton and has skin (and flesh) in this game. For the first few seconds, as Galpin plunges the surgical equivalent of a post-hole digger into my thigh, it feels like a grade-school bully pressing his knuckle into my leg. Then the sensation shifts into reverse as he pulls out. A grad student bandages the quarter-inch hole while Galpin transfers the excised piece of my vastus lateralis muscle from the needle to a petri dish. I see the sample up close a few minutes later: four parallel strips of tissue, each perhaps a centimeter long and a millimeter wide. Under a microscope they look like four tuna steaks. Galpin estimates that each microfillet contains at least 500 individual fibers. But they won't look appetizing for long. After stewing for a week in a special juice called "skinning solution," the color will disappear, and Galpin will be able to pull single fibers from the translucent mass. That's when I'll learn what I'm made of... or at least what my quads are made of. And that matters for two reasons: first, because the quadriceps muscles are among the body's biggest, involved in everything from running and jumping to getting up from a chair; second, because leg extension strength, a function of the quads, is frequently tested and may predict your risk of early death from any cause. The combination of fibers in those crucial muscles says a lot about how fit you are now and what you'll have to worry about down the road. What You Need to Know About Muscle Fibers Until recently, scientists thought there were three types of muscle fibers: type I (slow twitch), type IIa (fast twitch), and type IIx (super fast twitch). They also thought the distribution was fixed. So a marathon champion with 90 percent slow-twitch fibers in his thighs was born with this inherent advantage, same as a world-class printer with a predominance of fast-twitch ones. With new innovations-faster separation techniques and more powerful microscopes-we've learned that muscle fibers are actually a continuum of six types, ranging from slow to fast. Even the word "type" is outdated. The new nomenclature is "myosin heavy chain," or MHC. (Myosin is the component of muscle fibers that initiates a contraction.) Slower-twitch fibers contain more mitochondria, the cell parts that generate energy; they're also capable of using more fat for energy. Faster-twitch fibers burn glycogen; they can fatigue within minutes of exertion. An untrained, genetically average guy might have some 40 percent MHC I, 30 percent MHC IIa, and 30 percent hybrid fibers, which are either a combination of slow and fast (I/IIa), fast and superfast (IIa/IIx), or all three (I/IIa/IIx). Those hybrids, Galpin says, "are sitting in the middle saying, 'You're not really doing anything, so I'm just going to float to this nebulous spot until you give me something I need to be.'" When you commit to a lifting program, many of those hybrids will transition to fast-twitch. It starts within weeks, and in the first year of training, as many as 20percent could change into fast-twitch fibers, increasing your strength and power. With endurance training, the hybrids go the other direction, toward MHC I. There's no right or wrong or even ideal mix of fiber types; your muscle cells adapt to what you need them to do. Conversely, if you work out for a while and then stop, your well-trained slow- and fast-twitch fibers quickly revert to hybrids, in effect going to the sidelines to wait for their next assignment. Research on astronauts reveals that these kinds of changes can happen in just 11 days in space. Twin Muscle Plasticity Galpin's research has distinguished lineage. It began at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden (the place that chooses the Nobel Prize winner in physiology), wherein 1959 the percutaneous muscle biopsy was modernized. A professor at Ball State University traveled there to learn the technique, and he in turn taught it to Galpin and Jimmy Bagley, Ph.D., a colleague of Galpin's, when they were earning their doctorates. Now Galpin and Bagley are taking the research a step further by looking at the structure and function of muscle fibers in people ranging from elite strength and power athletes to end-stage kidney failure patients. Between those extremes are Paul and PeteMcLeland, 54-year-old identical twins with completely different fitness habits. They gave Galpin and Bagley a remarkable case study showing how fiber types can change over a lifetime. Paul, a high school teacher and track and cross-country coach near Chicago, has been a dedicated runner most of his life. In college he was all-conference in cross-country, and at times as an adult he's gone years without missing a single day of training. "I'm a plugger, grinding for each mile and minute," he says. Pete, who notes that he's three minutes older than his brother, always preferred cycling and has biked across the country multiple times. But due to long hours at his sales job and a debilitating ankle injury 12 years ago, he no longer has a regular fitness routine. Their health and fitness profiles are predictable: Paul weighs less and has a lower resting heart rate. His blood work shows lower cholesterol, triglycerides, and blood sugar. But Pete has just as much muscle mass as his brother and smoked him on tests of leg and grip strength. Their muscle fiber biopsies reveal very different adaptations due to their fitness regimens. Paul's muscles adapted to match his singular pursuit, while Pete's inactivity resulted in still having 25 percent of hybrids unassigned. The takeaway, Galpin says, is the amazing plasticity of human muscle: "With enough time and enough exposure, you have no boundaries." While Galpin's research indicates that major shifts in fiber type (around 25 percent) are possible, it's the minor shifts (around 10 percent, from fast to slow or vice versa) that are more common, says Kevin Murach, Ph.D., an exercise scientist at the University of Kentucky. "We have a pretty good handle on what type of stimulus elicits a certain kind of switch, but the precise molecular details are elusive. It's likely not just one thing but a combination of things that causes fiber-type transitioning." Another open question is the degree to which genetic pre-disposition plays a role. How the Research Affects You Eventually, Galpin says, coaches may be able to design programs based on an athlete's specific fiber type mix, or even create programs to change the mix to one more favorable for his sport. He's already experimenting with a slimmer needle and works with pro athletes doing muscle fiber screening to see if they're training at peak efficiency. "Instead of just guessing at programming, we can say, 'Yep, this is your issue. Your slow-twitch fibers are garbage.'" Those applications still aren't available to the public, but in the meantime there are ways you can gauge the effectiveness of your workouts. If you're a rookie or coming back after a layoff, ask yourself: Are you gaining strength and/or speed? Are you increasing your volume-more sets and reps, more intervals, longer sessions? If you're more experienced: Are you maintaining or hitting new maxes for a variety of different lifts and/or maintaining speed at peak levels? Are you maintaining your overall volume of exercise? Galpin himself is a bit of a hybrid. At 34, with a compact, wide-shouldered frame, he still looks like the jock he started out as-a small-town kid from Rochester, Washington, who played football at Linfield College, a Division III powerhouse in McMinnville, Oregon, where he won a national championship in 2004. But he paid a big price for glory: Five surgeries on his right knee left him with limited ability to jump, sprint, squat, or do Olympic lifts with a full range of motion."My overall fitness is better for it," he says. "It's day-by-day to see what works and what doesn't work, which forces me to be creative." His creativity leads him in many directions. In addition to his research, he practices Brazilian jiu-jitsu and trains high-level athletes in combat sports (wrestling, boxing, MMA), football, and baseball. He hosts the Body of Knowledge podcast series , combining stories about the history of exercise science with insights into the latest research. He's also coauthored a book titled Unplugged , which advocates using less technology in your life and workouts and trusting your body more. The book only sounds like it contradicts his research. In truth, the more time Galpin spends looking at muscles under a microscope, the more he appreciates how crucial they are to all the things we enjoy in life and to how many years we get to use them. To Galpin, health and fitness are simple, straightforward pursuits. "If you look at what predicts mortality-and I love these studies because the endpoint is death-the ones who are stronger tend to live longer." But strength isn't the only fitness parameter linked to longevity. Cardiorespiratory fitness is also associated with longer life. So is more total physical activity. The research is unambiguous enough, but the message can get garbled by experts who, despite their generally good intentions, are stuck in fitness silos. They're so invested in strength or endurance training that they're blinded to the value of everything else. Most doctors and fitness experts will tell you to start with sustained effort-walking, especially. That's led to the goal of 10,000 steps a day. That's good, but you shouldn't stop there. "Strength is a major part of health," Galpin says. "The more strength you gain, the more you'll move around during the day." Stronger muscles allow your heart to do its job with less effort, making it easier to do everything from walking and climbing stairs to lift-ing and carrying bags of groceries or sacks of dog food. "I mean, what dissuades you from doing those random acts of physical activity? It's not all cardiovascular function. It's also being weak!" Galpin's prescription: Do a few things involving heavy weight. Do a few things that get your heart rate up. Do a few things that require sustained effort. "It's not sexy, but all the research shows that those three things are the most important," he says. If you workout just three times a week, Galpin recommends this program: Day 1: Go heavy. Do at least one exercise in each of the five major movement patterns: squat, deadlift, push (chest or shoulder press, pushup, dip), pull (chinup, pulldown, lat pull-down, row), and carry (pick up something heavy with one or both hands and walk). On at least one or two exercises in each workout, go as heavy as you can while maintaining good technique. "On a scale of one to 10, it should rate about seven to nine," he says. "If you don't push it, you won't get stronger." Day 2: Go long. It doesn't matter what you do, as long as you keep up a continuous, sustained effort for at least 30 minutes. You can run, ride, or do calisthenics. Your intensity should be high enough to feel like exercise, but not so high that you have to stop and rest. Day 3: Go hard. This time your goal is to get your heart rate up near its max through brief bursts of all-out effort. Again, the specific mode of exercise doesn't matter-you can use a rower or stationary bike, swing a kettlebell, run up a hill. A good target is three to six 30-second intervals, with two to three minutes in between for recovery. Beyond Day 3: Go (sort of) heavy again. If you want to do a fourth session, your best bet is another weight workout, but using moderate weight with the goal of building muscle. Research Results and Workout Two days after my biopsy, we sit in a basement room at San Francisco State University, where Bagley operates a laser confocal microscope, a half-million-dollar piece of amazeballs technology. It lets exercise scientists look at individual muscle cells with a degree of three-dimensional precision unheard of until recently. Today we're comparing two cells: The first is from a young, athletic woman. The second is from an elderly kidney failure patient who's participating in a study Galpin and Bagley are working on. The difference is striking. While the nuclei of the healthy person are neatly positioned and uniformly shaped, those of the unhealthy one look like the floor of a college dorm room, littered with random piles of dirty clothes. It matters because the nuclei hold your DNA. That means they control the growth and repair processes. If they can't repair a fiber, it dies. "And dead fibers don't come back," Galpin says. We don't know which came first, the failing organs or the dying muscle cells. But we do know that in almost every case, daily choices can add up to profoundly different outcomes."Your lifestyle has more of an influence on how your muscle acts and behaves than we've ever really thought," Galpin says. "Even if you're born with sh*tty genetics, you can train your way out of a lot of that." That's true for all of us, at every age. That's on my mind when I receive the results of my fiber analysis 10 days after I return from California. It's worse than I feared. I have 38 percent hybrid fibers-those guys sitting on the sidelines waiting to turn into something specific-and just 12 percent MHC IIa, the ones responsible for strength and power. "Considering your age [I'm 60], it's not that terrible," Galpin says. But, just in case I don't get the point, he adds, "It's not amazing either." There was no risk of me not understanding, not after immersing myself in Galpin's world and seeing what happens when good cells go bad. Despite chronically sore knees, I need to get those fast-twitch bastards off the bench and back into the ballgame. That's why the next day I found myself using the leg extension machine for the first time in probably 20 years. To my surprise, by shortening the range of motion at the bottom, I could work my quads to a deep level of fatigue with no discomfort at all. The same proved true with the leg press, another machine I've rarely used in recent years. Over time, if I keep pushing myself, I should get some of my IIa back. The second part of my comeback strategy is conditioning. I've been doing intervals, carries, and sled work, but it's clear that I need to do a lot more. My biopsy showed 50 percent MHC I fibers, which is probably my low-training setting. Getting a few of my slow-fast hybrids to join the slow side will give the muscles better endurance, and allow them to use more fat for energy. In the past I could come up with any number of reasons to avoid or truncate the areas of fitness training I didn't enjoy. But now that I've seen what's inside my muscles, I realize I have no good excuses.


Colorado-based repair shop Aspen Import Auto is preparing to hold a yard sale that will make Italian car fans poke their head out from under their car's hood and scream "mamma mia!" Posting on its Facebook page , the shop explained it's moving and it needs to find a new home for the approximately 73 classic cars it has accumulated over the years. Nearly every model Fiat sold in the United States between the 1960s and 1983, when it left our market, is sitting on flat tires in a crowded storage lot on the outskirts of Denver. 124 Spiders are a dime a dozen, and there are a few coupes in the collection. The 850 , the X1/9, and the Brava are also well represented, though we don't see an 850 sedan. We don't know what percentage of the 128s left on American soil are included in the sale, but it has to be significant. You might find a worthwhile project or parts car even if you're not a Fiat fan. The photos show several Lancias in various states of disrepair, including a handful of Beta Scorpions. We also spot a couple of Yugos, which likely ended up in the yard because they use many Fiat-sourced mechanical components, and an Alfa Romeo 164 that is seemingly an unfinished project. Look closely, and you'll notice a pair of wedge-shaped Subaru XTs that have lived among Fiats long enough to know how to say rust in Italian. Regardless of country of origin, most of the cars up for grabs have one thing in common: They're in rough shape. Sitting outside for decades in Colorado sun and snow has taken a heavy toll on cars that were abnormally prone to rust issues even when they were a few years old, and most look like parts cars at best. Some can donate mechanical components, glass, or miscellaneous trim bits. None are currently in running condition, according to the shop, which explains why most are priced at $250. That's a great deal for a parts car, or two, or 10. Aspen Import Auto has asked interested buyers not to show up to the yard before 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 31. That's when a two-hour viewing session will begin. The shop notes it only accepts cash, and buyers are responsible for dragging home the car or cars they have their heart set on before the end of August. One final word of advice: Make sure your tetanus shot is up to date before you set foot on the lot. This massive vintage car yard sale is your museum (or junkyard) starter kit originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 30 Jul 2019


Curious just how far your dollar goes in Airport North? According to Walk Score, this Orlando neighborhood is car-dependent, is fairly bikeable and doesn't offer many public transit options. Data from rental site Zumper shows that the median rent for a one bedroom in Airport North is currently hovering around $1,759. So, what might you expect to find with a budget of $1,500/month? Read on for a roundup of the latest rental offerings, via Zumper and Apartment Guide . (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.) Hoodline offers data-driven analysis of local happenings and trends across cities. Links included in this article may earn Hoodline a commission on clicks and transactions. 7800 Jubilee Park Blvd. Listed at $1,404/month, this 824-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit is located at 7800 Jubilee Park Blvd. The residence offers in-unit laundry, a walk-in closet and hardwood floors. Luckily for pet owners, both dogs and cats are permitted. (Take a look at the complete listing here .) 6620 S. Goldenrod Road Next, there's this two-bedroom, two-bathroom unit situated at 6620 S. Goldenrod Road. It's listed for $1,450/month for its 1,200 square feet. The building features a fitness center, a swimming pool and garage parking. The unit also has high ceilings. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: This spot doesn't allow cats or dogs. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee. (See the complete listing here .) 6000 Bent Pine Drive Here's a 919-square-foot two-bedroom, one-bathroom unit at 6000 Bent Pine Drive that's going for $1,459/month. The residence includes in-unit laundry, a walk-in closet and a dishwasher. A fitness center is listed as a building amenity. Good news for animal lovers: Both dogs and cats are permitted here. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee. (Take a look at the full listing here .) This story was created automatically using local real estate data from Zumper and Apartment Guide , then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras explained the genesis for his confrontation with Atlanta Braves catcher Tyler Flowers during the Cubs' 8-3 win over Atlanta on Monday night. Benches cleared at Wrigley Field following Contreras' solo home run off Julio Teheran to make it 1-0 in the bottom of the second. Tempers are flaring after a Willson Contreras home run. pic.twitter.com/1GA5E4ABQK   FOX Sports: Braves (@FOXSportsBraves) June 25, 2019 Here's what Contreras had done that bothered them: Here's why Tyler Flowers and Julio Teheran were upset with Willson Contreras… pic.twitter.com/lfAxdy0sJa   FOX Sports: Braves (@FOXSportsBraves) June 25, 2019 Earlier in the at-bat, Contreras complained about a pitch call and said something to the umpire. After the game, Contreras told NBC Sports Chicago that he had complained about the pitch and was separately annoyed the Braves were trying to quick-pitch him, which means pitch before he had time to set up. Willson Contreras explains what happened during that confrontation after his home run ( @JandSJewelers ) pic.twitter.com/eCX4sAG4HN   Cubs Talk (@NBCSCubs) June 25, 2019 The home run must have felt like a measure of revenge for Contreras. He finished 2-for-4 with 3 RBIs in the game as the Cubs improved to 43-35. Related slideshow: The 2019 MLB season (Provided by imagn)


(Bloomberg) -- New York City has only spent 54% of the $14.7 billion in already-approved U.S. funds for recovery and storm-protection following 2012's Hurricane Sandy, according to city Comptroller Scott Stringer. The unspent money from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development could be used to protect public housing and hospitals and fund large-scale engineering proposals to safeguard low-lying vulnerable neighborhoods such as Coney Island, Sheepshead Bay and Breezy Point, according to a report issued Thursday. "Six years after Sandy hit, we still haven't fully recovered and many of the city's homes, businesses, schools and hospitals remain dangerously exposed to the next storm," said Stringer, who's been fundraising toward a possible 2021 mayoral candidacy. "Safeguarding our shorefront is not a priority we can kick down the road." Jainey Bavishi, director of New York Mayor Bill de Blasio's Office of Recovery and Resiliency, denied the existence of any spending lag. Most of the federal money didn't become available until 2015, she said, and is on schedule to be spent in future years, at a rate faster than the national average for disaster recovery, she said. "The risks posed to New Yorkers by climate change are real, they are severe, and we are acting with unparalleled urgency to address them," she said in an email. "Re-envisioning hundreds of miles of waterfront in a dense, urban environment, conducting robust community engagement, and constructing unprecedented, large-scale infrastructure projects are all complex, multi-year endeavors." In March, de Blasio announced a $10 billion plan to push out the lower Manhattan coastline as much as 500 feet, or two city blocks, to protect billions of dollars of property. Sea barrier boardwalks have been built in the Rockaways in southern Queens, and other measures are underway in Staten Island. The city has about 500 miles of vulnerable coastline, in which about $102 billion worth of property is situated, according to Stringer's report. The National Academy of Science predicts that by 2030, rising sea levels could place these areas at risk to Sandy-like storms once every five years. (Updates with administration response in 5th and 6th paragraphs.) To contact the reporter on this story: Henry Goldman in New York at hgoldman@bloomberg.net To contact the editors responsible for this story: Flynn McRoberts at fmcroberts1@bloomberg.net, Michael B. Marois, Stacie Sherman For more articles like this, please visit us at bloomberg.com ©2019 Bloomberg L.P.


In the past, Teslas that have been imported into China for sale there have been expensive. Like, shockingly expensive -- pardon the terrible pun -- relative to their prices in the US, thanks to various import tariffs and taxes. That has affected sales for the brand in the world's largest car market. Now though, Tesla is getting closer than ever to having its Chinese Gigafactory up and running, and once Model 3s start rolling off the line there, the pricing game could change dramatically, as could the brand's sales. But how much will a Chinese-built Model 3 cost if you live in the Middle Kingdom? Research the Tesla Model 3 on MSN Autos | Find a Tesla Model 3 near you According to a report published on Monday by Bloomberg , we might be close to having a definitive answer to that question. Estimates currently put the base price for a Chinese-built Tesla at 300,000 Yuan, or around $43,400 before EV subsidies, and that's pretty reasonable, considering that the current cheapest imported Model 3 is listed at 377,000 Yuan (or $54,555). Tesla is planning on making an announcement about its future Chinese-produced cars on May 31, though it's unclear if the pricing of those cars will be among the items discussed. Tesla didn't immediately respond to Roadshow's request for comment. Tesla Model 3 barrels through the snow in Track Mode This was originally published on Roadshow.


The competition at tight end just got thicker with Houston Texans rookie Kahale Warring coming off the non-football injury list Wednesday. The third-round pick from San Diego State had been dealing with a strained hamstring, but was able to come off NFI and join his teammates for sixth practice of training camp. Texans rookie tight end Kahale Warring is off non football injury list after missing a week with a strained hamstring. pic.twitter.com/NUrV9yxFER - Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) July 31, 2019 Warring will have to play a little catch-up now that he is back in the ranks. "As long as he's paying attention in the meetings and in the walkthroughs - which, he can do those, the walkthroughs," coach Bill O'Brien told reporters on July 28. "We'll see. I guess part of it is getting caught up to speed. We'll have to see. I don't know. We'll see." Now that Warring is on the practice field, he will compete against teammates Jordan Akins, Jordan Thomas, Jerell Adams, and Darren Fells for pecking order on the depth chart. The former Aztec caught 31 passes for 372 yards and three touchdowns in his senior season. At 6-5, 252 pounds, the Texans are hoping to utilize his size and athleticism in the passing game. MORE: Baker Mayfield's sassy response to Jets' trash talk won over the Browns offensive line Chiefs have CB Tremon Smith playing RB at training camp Michael Irvin begged Jerry Jones to draft Steelers WR JuJu Smith-Schuster Roundup: A$AP Rocky Pleads Not Guilty; Katy Perry Owes Damages for 'Dark Horse'; Pound Plummets as Boris Johnson Preps for Brexit Jon Gruden has high expectations for Raiders' safeties, Karl Joseph and Johnathan Abram


The 2018/19 season has only just ended but there's no time to dwell on the past, with the Premier League fixtures for the 2019/20 season now released. Manchester City are looking to retain their crown for a third consecutive season, and if last term's title race is anything to go by, it won't come easy for Pep's men. Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has promised that the pair will try and 'kick each other's butts again' following the Reds' Champions League triumph, but he'll have to wait until November to face off against the Citizens. City start with an away trip to the London Stadium to meet former manager Manuel Pellegrini and his ever improving West Ham side. They then welcome Tottenham to the Etihad the following week, looking for revenge after their Champions League clash last season. September and October should pass by without major tests for the champions, before they faced with back-to-back games against Liverpool and Chelsea, followed by an away trip to Newcastle. A tough trio of fixtures leads into the first Manchester derby in December and City again have to face a top six opponent the following week when they travel to Arsenal. The busy new year period brings a period of respite for Pep's men, as they don't face another top six opponent until they face Tottenham in February . The reverse fixture against Arsenal comes at the end of the month, followed immediately by the second Manchester derby. SPOT THE DIFFERENCE 😅 🔵 #mancity #PLfixtures pic.twitter.com/fRWV5ku2JE   Manchester City (@ManCity) June 13, 2019 Tests in the shape of Chelsea and Liverpool come in March and April before a fairly stress free run in ends with a home game against Norwich on the final day of the season. Manchester City 2019/20 Premier League Fixture List: Saturday 10 August - West Ham United (A) Saturday 17 August - Tottenham Hotspur (H) Saturday 24 August - Bournemouth (A) Saturday 31 August - Brighton (H) Saturday 14 September - Norwich (A) Saturday 21 September - Watford (H) Saturday 28 September - Everton (A) Saturday 5 October - Wolverhampton Wanderers (H) Saturday 19 October - Crystal Palace (A) Saturday 26 October - Aston Villa (H) Saturday 2 November - Southampton (H) Saturday 9 November - Liverpool (A) Saturday 23 November - Chelsea (H) Saturday 30 November - Newcastle (A) Tuesday 3 December - Burnley (A) Saturday 7 December - Manchester United (H) Saturday 14 December - Arsenal (A) Saturday 21 December - Leicester (H) Thursday 26 December - Wolverhampton Wanderers (A) Saturday 28 December - Sheffield United (H) Wednesday 1 January - Everton (H) Saturday 11 January - Aston Villa (A) Saturday 18 January - Crystal Palace (H) Tuesday 21 January - Sheffield United (A) Saturday 1 February - Tottenham Hotspur (A) Saturday 8 February - West Ham United (H) Saturday 22 February - Leicester City (A) Saturday 29 February - Arsenal (H) Saturday 7 March - Manchester United (A) Saturday 14 March - Burnley (H) Saturday 21 March - Chelsea (A) Saturday 4 April - Liverpool (H) Saturday 11 April - Southampton (A) Saturday 18 April - Newcastle United (H) Saturday 25 April - Brighton (A) Saturday 2 May - Bournemouth (H) Saturday 9 May - Watford (A) Sunday 17 May - Norwich City (H) Dates are subject to change due to yet to be confirmed TV broadcast scheduling.


NEW YORK (AP)   ESPN is making sure that its employees know there is not change in the network's policy to avoid talking about politics unless it intersects with sports after radio talk show host Dan Le Batard criticized President Donald Trump and his recent racist comments and ESPN itself on the air this week. The reminder went out Friday to all employees, including Le Batard, according to an ESPN employee who spoke on condition of anonymity Saturday because the person was not authorized to speak publicly about personnel matters. ESPN has not spoken publicly about Le Batard's comments, including whether he faces any disciplinary action. Reached on Saturday, Le Batard also declined comment. For ESPN, the episode raises comparisons to what happened following anti-Trump tweets by its former anchor Jemele Hill nearly two years ago. Following that case, and criticism among some conservatives about left-leaning remarks on ESPN's air, network president Jimmy Pitaro decreed that its employees should avoid political talk unless they're reporting on issues raised by sports figures. Le Batard spoke in the wake of the president's rally in North Carolina, where Trump renewed his attacks on four Democratic congresswomen of color, prompting a chant from his audience of "send her back" directed at U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, of Minnesota. The ESPN host said he found the attacks on Omar to be un-American and deeply offensive, and that it was wrong of Trump to seek re-election by dividing people. "We here at ESPN don't have the stomach for the fight," Le Batard said. "We don't talk about what is happening unless there is some sort of weak, cowardly sports angle that we can run it through." Le Batard's criticism of ESPN's policy sets him apart from Hill, who in September 2017 tweeted on her personal account that Trump was a "white supremacist" and "bigot." The White House called that a fireable offense, but Hill apologized and the network accepted it. She was suspended a month later for violating the network's social media policy when she tweeted in favor of an advertiser boycott against the Dallas Cowboys, whose owner Jerry Jones had said players who disrespected the American flag would not play on his team. Hill has said she regretted putting her bosses in a difficult position, and amicably left ESPN within a year. She now writes for The Atlantic and has a weekly podcast on Spotify. Along with the White House call for Hill's firing, Trump tweeted in October 2017 that "with Jemele Hill at the mike, it is no wonder ESPN ratings have 'tanked,' in fact, tanked so badly it is the talk of the industry!" The president's Twitter account has been silent about Le Batard so far.


The New England Patriots may have picked N'Keal Harry at No. 32 overall in the draft, in part because Bill Belichick has never had a receiver quite like the Arizona State product. This isn't to say he's beyond comparison or that he's better than the past pass-catchers under Bill Belichick. Randy Moss was one of the best receivers in the history of the sport. Rob Gronkowski, who retired this offseason, is one of the best tight ends to ever play. And Harry hasn't played an NFL game. He's not the king of the NFL. That said, he's different than both of those players - and every pass-catcher under Belichick. With slot receivers, you see a pattern: Troy Brown, Wes Welker, Julian Edelman and Danny Amendola. With Harry, he doesn't follow the mold for the Patriots offense. The best comparison is former Patriots wideout Brandon LaFell, who is 6-foot-2, 210 pounds and ran a 4.54 40-yard dash. Of course, those numbers match Harry's, except that he is just as fast at 235 pounds. LaFell had the versatility to line up at different the different receiver spots in the offense, both outside and inside. He was a big slot, and not necessarily a burner. And he was a tough player to tackle when he had the ball in his hands. Harry checks all those boxes. But to be considered a success, he'll have to do all that and more. LaFell's career highs came in 2014 with the Patriots when he caught 74 passes for 953 yards and seven touchdowns. With Tom Brady as his quarterback, Harry should make those numbers a regular occurrence. During the first open session of organized team activities last week, he lined up outside and inside, and was impressive in those roles . (Remember: small sample size.) He managed to create separation while flashing his huge catch radius, which made him such an enticing prospect coming out of college . What we didn't see during that session is his ability to break tackles and make plays after the catch. The practice was in shells and gym shorts, and was non-contact. Harry couldn't show off his physical abilities as a ball-carrier, which were enough for Patriots director of player personnel Nick Caserio to say that Harry runs a little like a running back. That's why his college coaches compared him to receivers Dez Bryant and Anquan Boldin. Those comparisons are lofty projections, but they're based on his potential with catching, leaping, running and strength. The floor for Harry is that of Josh Doctson or Aaron Dobson: a bust. A good (but perhaps still disappointing) outcome would be if Harry's game looked like LaFell. And a best-case would be a mix of Bryant and Boldin, two of the most productive receivers in the NFL during their peaks. If that's what Harry becomes, he'll be an entirely unique weapon, compared to pass-catchers of Belichick's past. MORE: NBA fans had so many memes for Steph Curry's exchange with Drake Giants get a chuckle: Odell Beckham already in hot water in Cleveland Four potential Clint Capela trade destinations Hogan on leaving Pats: 'They moved on' Could Raiders rookie DE Maxx Crosby start over Arden Key in 2019?


Chile looks to continue its hot start as the defending Copa America champions meet Ecuador in Salvador. [ WATCH LIVE: Chile vs. Ecuador ] The tournament favorites topped Japan 4-0 in their opener four days ago and now have the chance to snatch sole possession of first place in Group C after Uruguay's slip against Japan last night. Eduardo Vargas scored a double against Japan and he leads the lines again tonight supported by Alexis Sanchez and Jose Fuenzalida. Chile boss Reinaldo Rueda makes no changes to the side that won its opener in convincing fashion, looking for the blistering start to continue. For Ecuador, they hope for a stark turnaround after being blitzed by Uruguay 4-0 in the opening match. Head coach Hernan Dario Gomez has made heavy changes to the starting lineup, most notably benching Antonio Valencia and bringing Sebastian Mendez off the bench into the midfield. He has also brought Sao Paulo center-back Robert Arboleda into the side in place of Arturo Mina who had an own-goal in the loss to Uruguay. Ecuador has gone five matches without a win, and Gomez received a vote of confidencee from the head of the Ecuadorian federation. "We are not understanding the reality of our football and that is not the fault of one or two people," FEF president Francisco Egas told Ecuadorian radio station La Radio Redonda on Thursday. "If we believe that the crisis of the national team is the product of one person, we make a mistake already. Today, we are paying for things that have not been done well for several years." Nonetheless, a shock victory over Chile would right the ship in a heartbeat and set Ecuador up for a shot at a knockout stage slot. Follow @the_bonnfire


Nebraska's governor on Tuesday vetoed a bill to repeal the death penalty, although lawmakers backing the measure have enough votes to override it. Appearing with relatives of crime victims, Republican Pete Ricketts told a news conference he was taking the action in the interests of public safety. The bill passed last week by a 32-15 vote in the state's unicameral, nonpartisan legislature, with two abstentions. Nebraska is a heavily Republican state, both in local and national elections, and conservatives have generally supported the death penalty in the United States. But state lawmakers said they had turned against the death penalty for a number of reasons, including religious reservations, the difficulty the state has in obtaining drugs used for lethal injections and the risk of wrongful convictions. Nebraska carried out its last execution in 1997, according to the Death Penalty Information Center. "Nebraskans expect public officials to strengthen public safety, not weaken it," said Ricketts, who said he was talking with senators about sustaining his veto. He said a repeal "sends the message to criminals that Nebraska will be soft on crime." Last week's vote was the third time the law was debated and passed. All bills in Nebraska go through three votes in the legislature. Overriding a governor's veto requires a two-thirds vote. The veto override session is set for 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, said state Senator Ernie Chambers, who backs the repeal bill. "Conservatives across the country are deciding that the death penalty is a failed government program," Chambers said in an interview. Senators who support the death penalty said the state would be losing a valuable tool to punish the most heinous crimes, including attacks and bombings with multiple victims. According to the Death Penalty Information Center, 18 states have no death penalty versus 32 states that do. Nebraska reinstated the death penalty in 1973 and has executed three people since 1976. Ten people are currently on Nebraska's Death Row. An 11th inmate, Michael Ryan, convicted of two 1985 murders, died in custody on Sunday, local media reported. Debate about the death penalty in the United States has been revived in recent years after a number of botched executions in which condemned inmates suffered for some time before dying. States have also struggled to obtain the drugs for lethal injections, with European suppliers refusing to sell the drugs if they are being used for executions. (Reporting by Mary Wisniewski in Chicago; Editing by Peter Cooney)


After signing a one-year contract with the Ravens, former Broncos outside linebacker Shane Ray posted the following message on his Instagram page: I had so many emotions and thoughts coming to me thinking about this. I decided to only speak on the positives. First I want to thank Broncos country and their fans for all the love the gave me. The relationships I built within the city of Denver off the field are things that I can't replace. Secondly the bond that I built with all of my bros in the locker room and our olb room was legendary. I can't thank Von and Demarcus enough for taking me,shaq, and many others under y'all wings and teaching us to be pros, and leading us to a championship. There are things people looking from the outside in don't understand and of course will have negative things to say about my time in Denver but I'm past that. All I can say is god has blessed me with a new opportunity the day before my 26th birthday and I can't wait to take advantage of it. Always love and I wish my brothers nothing but success. Healthy body, and finally peace of mind. Thank you guys for everything! Ray will likely compete for a starting job in Baltimore. Denver, meanwhile, will likely have Jeff Holland and Malik Reed serve as their new rotational pass rushers behind starters Von Miller and Bradley Chubb. Last year, Ray and Shaq Barrett were the backup outside linebackers. Barrett also left during free agency, signing a one-year deal with the Buccaneers. MORE: Clint Bowyer furiously punched Ryan Newman after NASCAR's All-Star Race Did the Raiders steal the best fullback in the 2019 NFL draft? Tracy Walker is set up to be the next Lions' breakout star Jermaine Whitehead getting 1st team reps, could play a role in Wilks' defense NBA Free Agency 2019: The top players


"They're selling million-dollar condos downtown now." It's a round number, a few more digits that speak to elite status, when people try to describe how downtown Greenville is raising its profile as a metropolitan city. In one day, that sentiment proved true   to the tune of $16 million. The 17-story Falls Tower that will soon rise from the ground in the Camperdown development will feature 18 luxury condominiums on the top five floors that will top what will become the second-tallest building in downtown Greenville. Ten of them sold for a total of more than $16 million this week in one day, according to IMI Worldwide Properties, which has handling the reservation and sale of the residences. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? Support stories like this by supporting local journalism. Please consider becoming a subscriber. Here's our special offer . The company said that in discussions with the local real estate professionals the figure represents a record in Greenville for single sales of residential real estate. Reservations for the units, which were purchased along with private parking garages, began in late 2018. "Owners now enjoy the ability to begin personalizing their home with a unique design suited to their style. This customizable concept is typically only found in large metropolitan cities, and our team is excited to bring it to the Greenville market," IMI Worldwide Properties Partner and COO Ron Rasmussen said. Take a peek: 1st look: 17-story Falls Tower in Camperdown will be among downtown Greenville's tallest The units, 2,726 square feet each, will be one-level and will go along with a resort-style pool, fitness center, private garages, doorman, outdoor entertaining and outdoor porches. The overall Camperdown development is in full construction mode. The Greenville News building was completed in 2017 in lead to the demolition of the old news building and printing complex shortly after. A 217-unit apartment tower is near completion, and the foundation of an AC Marriott hotel has risen at the corner of South Main and East Broad streets. The ground is being laid for Falls Tower, and the overall project, all arrayed around a publicy accessible center plaza, is expected to be complete in 2020. Follow Eric on Twitter @cericconnor Apartment tower: Construction of Camperdown apartments to begin, closing section of Falls Street Out with the old: Parking gone for good, but Grand Bohemian Hotel will bring a civic lawn to Falls Park This article originally appeared on The Greenville News: Million-dollar condos in Greenville SC? Falls Tower sells 10 in 1 day


MIAMI (AP) -- The New York Mets aren't hitting, and another lapse by slugger Robinson Cano raised questions about how hard they're trying. None of which helps the shaky job security of manager Mickey Callaway. BOX SCORE: MARLINS 3, METS 0 Sandy Alcantara needed just 89 pitches to throw a two-hitter in a duel with Noah Syndergaard , and the lowly Miami Marlins beat the reeling Mets 3-0 Sunday to complete a three-game sweep. A day after being shut out on one hit, the Mets dropped their fifth in row. And for the second time in three games, Cano failed to run hard after hitting a groundball. The latest unsightly defeat against a team with the worst record in the majors is sure to intensify speculation about Callaway's status as the team returns to New York. The Mets (20-25) have their longest losing streak of the year and are a season-worst five games under .500. "I understand that everybody is disappointed -- the fans, the ownership, myself, the team -- because this is not who we are," Callaway said. Callaway again found himself defending Cano, who failed to run when he hit a grounder that bounced off the dirt behind home plate and rolled a few feet fair. Cano stood at the plate questioning the call while the Marlins completed a 2-6-3 double play. "I saw the ball hit and it didn't even hit the plate, it hit behind the plate," Cano said. "I thought it was a foul ball." On Friday, Cano jogged to first when he grounded into an inning-ending 1-6-3 double play, and later told Callaway he thought there were two out. "Things are piling up on Robbie right now," Callaway said when asked about Cano's latest bad look. "Come one, let's face it -- the ball lands foul and spins into fair territory. He saw it hit foul, and by the time he looked back up the ball had spun into fair territory and the play was over. Stuff happens like that when things are going bad." Syndergaard (3-4) allowed two runs in seven innings, and afterward defended Callaway, who is in his second year as manager. "I respect the hell out of Mickey," Syndergaard said. "It's kind of bull what's going on right now with the speculation that there could be a change, because we're still early in the season and just one small step from putting this all together. It's certainly not on him." Part of the Mets' problem was Alcantara (2-4), who struck out eight, walked one and retired the last six batters for the Marlins' first complete game shutout since Edinson Volquez tossed a no-hitter against Arizona in June 2017. It was the first complete game for Alcantara, a 23-year-old righty acquired from St. Louis in a trade for Marcell Ozuna before last season. "I felt great," Alcantara said. "I felt like a superstar about my complete game." He also had a bunt single to set up the first run, and made a nifty behind-the-back grab of J.D. Davis' one-hopper in the first inning. The Marlins (13-31), who came into the series with a seven-game losing streak, have their first three-game winning streak of the season. Their bandwagon is growing -- the crowd of 15,983 was the biggest at Marlins Park since opening day. Miami became the first team to hold its opponent to three hits or less in consecutive shutouts since Philadelphia limited Atlanta to three hits on Sept. 1-2, 2014. The Marlins won with six hits. Curtis Granderson hit his fifth homer for their final run in the eighth. MATCHUP Alcantara has made five of his 15 career starts against the Mets, and has an ERA of 2.14 with a 2-2 record. PACE OF PLAY The game took 1:59 to play. The first 19 batters went down in order, and the first three innings took only 31 minutes. TRAINER'S ROOM Mets: LHP Luis Avilan (left elbow) is expected to begin playing catch soon. Marlins: C Jorge Alfaro (left calf strain) might return to the lineup Tuesday. ... INF-OF Jon Berti (strained left oblique) was scratched from the lineup and is day to day. UP NEXT Mets: They begin a four-game series against Washington at home Monday with the starting pitcher to be announced. Marlins: Following an off day, LHP Caleb Smith (3-1, 2.25) is scheduled to start Tuesday when Miami begins a seven-game trip in Detroit. Opponents are batting .180 against him, which ranks second among National League starters. ------ Follow Steven Wine on Twitter: http://twitter.com/Steve--Wine . ------ More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP--Sports Related slideshow: 2019 MLB season (provided by imagn)


INDIANAPOLIS (AP)   IndyCar plans to use hybrid technology to increase horsepower and improve safety. The racing series announced Thursday it will integrate a hybrid powertrain into its cars beginning in 2022. The technology will use braking systems to create energy recovery and will include multi-phase motors, inverters and electric storage devices. The hybrid systems will work in conjunction with the traditional, internal combustion engines built by Honda and Chevrolet to produce more than 900 horsepower. The new systems also will increase the horsepower of the push-to-pass systems and allow drivers to restart their cars from the cockpit. That should minimize a driver's exposure if he or she stalls on the track. Cars currently have to be cranked using hand-held electric starters. "It's an exciting time for IndyCar with the forthcoming evolution of the cars and innovations like the hybrid powertrain being incorporated into the new engine," IndyCar President Jay Frye said. "As we move toward the future, we will remain true to our racing roots of being fast, loud and authentic, and simultaneously have the ability to add hybrid technology that is an important element for the series and our engine manufacturers." The addition of the hybrid powertrain will delay the debut of IndyCar's new engine from 2021 to 2022, realigning it with the arrival of the next chassis. The delay also extends the window of opportunity for a third engine manufacturer to join Chevrolet and Honda in the series. The new engine regulations will be in place for six years   through the 2027 season   in an effort to provide stability for manufacturers and teams. ___ More AP auto racing: https://apnews.com/apf-AutoRacing and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports