Bishop to Speak at Dedication of
Major Brent Taylor Vet Center Outstation
WASHINGTON – Rep. Rob Bishop (UT-01) will speak at the dedication ceremony for the newly renamed Major Brent Taylor Vet Center Outstation. The North Ogden Veterans Affairs facility will be dedicated in honor of the late Major Taylor.
WHEN: Monday, June 10 at 10 AM MT
WHERE: 2357 N 400 E Washington Blvd., North Ogden, UT 84414
While speaking from the floor of the House of Representatives about the facility, Bishop said the following:
“It’s a place where veterans and their families can go to receive counseling, support, and other help. It’s a place located right in the heart of Brent Taylor’s hometown and as a small gesture to his service and sacrifice, I have introduced a bill to name this VA facility, the “Major Brent Taylor Vet Center Outstation.””
In early November of 2018, Major Brent Taylor was killed in an apparent insider attack while serving in Afghanistan as a member of the Utah Army National Guard. At the time of his death, Major Taylor was also the elected Mayor of North Ogden City, UT.
Rep. Bishop introduced a bill to designate the outstation of the Department of Veterans Affairs in North Ogden as the Major Brent Taylor Vet Center Outstation. In March, President Trump signed the legislation in law.
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Tour of Utah Announces 477-Mile Race Route With
13 King of the Mountain Climbs and
15 Sprint Competitions
Live Start-to-Finish Web Broadcast Available for August Cycling Event
SALT LAKE CITY (June 5, 2019) – Organizers of the 2019 Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah revealed details today for the 477-mile (767.8-kilometer) race route, taking place across northern Utah on Aug. 12-18. Thirteen Utah Office of Tourism King of the Mountain climbs will be contested across the grandeur and grind of alpine terrain, including 37,882 feet (11,546 meters) of elevation gain. A total of 15 Utah Sports Commission Sprint competitions will be held during the week -- the most since 2015.
2019 is the 15th year for the men’s cycling stage race, known as “America’s Toughest Stage Race,” which will challenge the professional athletes with seven heart-pounding days of racing. It is the sixth year for the Tour to be sanctioned as a 2.HC-rated (hors categorie) stage race by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), making it one of the premier events for professional cycling teams in North America.
Corporate partners also have been announced for the opening Prologue and each stage of the Tour of Utah. Detailed maps and videos for race week are now available at the official web site at www.tourofutah.com.
New territory will be covered on four days of racing, beginning with the mountain Prologue at Snowbird Resort that is perched at 8,000 feet above sea level. A few firsts also include circuits in North Logan City and North Salt Lake, and a challenging climb up and over the Olympic Parkway at Utah Olympic Park. Returning to the Tour are the summits of two legendary climbs -- Powder Mountain and Empire Pass -- both rated as HC, or beyond classification. Back by popular demand is the downtown Salt Lake City circuit race, held in the evening with eight laps past the Utah State Capitol and City Creek Canyon.
“This year’s Tour of Utah has a number of exciting route highlights from a new overall start at Snowbird Resort to the popular circuit race at the Capitol on a Friday evening. The return to Powder Mountain Resort this year will certainly be an epic stage. A true champion among the 120-plus athletes will be crowned at the end of race week in Park City,” said John Kimball, managing director of the Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah.
Route Highlights for the 2019 Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah
The first four race days and the final day on Sunday will feature early afternoon start times, between 12:20-12:30 p.m. MT, allowing for race finishes between 3:30-4 p.m. Stage 4 on Aug. 16 will take place from 6-8 p.m. for a Friday twilight performance. The next day, Saturday, Aug. 17, will begin with staggered start times for The Ultimate Challenge and the Tour of Utah. Two ride options for the amateur event will depart from Canyons Village at Park City Mountain between 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The pros will depart on Stage 5 at 2:30 p.m., with an estimated finish time at 6 p.m.
National television broadcasts for the Tour of Utah will be available across the U.S. on FOX Sports Network (FSN), followed by one-hour highlight shows each evening; check local listings for air times. TourTracker presented by Adobe will provide live start-to-finish race coverage via web cast and mobile applications all week. More details regarding Tour Tracker coverage and FSN regional programming will be made available in August.
For just a third time since the Tour joined the UCI America Tour in 2011, a Prologue presented by Zions Bank will lead off race week. Snowbird Resort will host this short time trial for the first time on Monday, Aug. 12. This 3.3-mile (5.3 km) race against the clock will go vertical in Little Cottonwood Canyon as it will follow Bypass Road to snake around The Cliff Lodge. Once back on Little Cottonwood Creek Road, each cyclist will put on the afterburners for the 1.5-mile descent to the finish line, located at Entry 2 behind The Lodge at Snowbird. Spectators will have excellent viewing opportunities around Snowbird Resort to see the riders pass in both directions.
On the weekend prior to the race, Snowbird Resort will host the Team Presentation on Saturday, Aug. 10. A full schedule of fan festivities will be offered Saturday and Sunday to be announced this summer.
Stage 1 will return to the Cache Valley in northern Utah for a third time, and an inaugural visit to North Logan City. The Tuesday, Aug. 13 contest features a completely new 86.9-mile (139.9-km) course that traverses the western slopes of the Bear River Mountains for 4,310 feet of elevation gain. The first Utah Sports Commission Sprint line of the week will be contested in downtown Newton. Then the peloton will make two circuits around Little Mountain, passing less than 10 miles south of the Idaho state line. On each circuit outside Trenton, the first two Utah Office of Tourism King of the Mountain (KOM) points will be awarded.
After the final pass through Newton, the race will follow Sam Fellow Road to Airport Road and re-enter North Logan City for five fast and furious finishing laps. Rolling in a clockwise direction, the cyclists will pass the finish line area at Meadow View Park on each lap, which is 7.2 miles (11.6 km) in length. Notable on this first of five laps will be the final Sprint and KOM points of the stage. Each swoop around the circuit should take 15-18 minutes to complete, providing spectators with a full hour of action in downtown North Logan City.
Stage 2 presented by Monster Hydro brings a wild west showdown to the 8,900-foot summit of Powder Mountain on Wednesday, Aug. 14. It has been five years since the Tour introduced the massive ascent on one of the steepest roads in Utah. State Route 158 connects the town of Eden to Powder Mountain Resort with gradients rising to 16 percent. The 8.6-mile scale will pack a punch to the legs and lungs of the best climbers in the world for the Stage 2 finish.
The 84.4-mile (135.8-km) Stage 2 begins for a second time in Brigham City, with festivities in front of the stately Box Elder County Courthouse. After 1.5 ceremonial miles along Main Street, the race officially starts on Promontory Road (State Route 13) and will make a 34-mile loop through the northern section of the county. About 40-50 minutes later, the race will pass through Brigham City again, moving southbound on Main Street. A Utah Sports Commission Sprint line will be contested at the West Forest Street intersection.
The race will then proceed south on Highway 89 to access Weber County. A second Sprint line will be held along W. 2700 North in North Ogden, setting up a Category 2 Utah Office of Tourism KOM on the North Ogden Divide. Once through the narrow, winding pass, the race will circle the Pineview Reservoir twice, rolling in a counter-clockwise direction. Sprint points will be awarded on both laps through Huntsville, using State Route 39. From there it is the final push to complete 7,310 feet of elevation gain for the day to Hidden Lake Lodge on the summit of Powder Mountain. This new section is an extra 1.4 miles above the tree line than was raced in 2015.
Stage 3 on Thursday, Aug. 15 begins for a fourth time at Antelope Island State Park. From the drop of the flag at Field Garr Ranch, the race surges northbound on the largest island in the Great Salt Lake. After crossing the 7-mile causeway, the race will wind through the communities of West Point, Layton, Kaysville, Fruit Heights and Farmington. Riders will vie for two Utah Sports Commission Sprint lines in northern Davis County in Layton and Fruit Heights.
Most of the 5,895 feet of climbing on this 85.9-mile (138.3-km) stage will be collected when the route skirts the Wasatch Mountains south of Layton, with three Category 3 climbs in the final 29 miles. Following a punchy KOM up the Bountiful Bench, the route follows a new southbound stretch of Bountiful Boulevard for finishing circuits in first-time host city North Salt Lake. The riders won’t have long to admire the stunning view across the valley to the Great Salt Lake, with a right turn on Indian Springs Road for 3.75 laps of a 6-mile circuit in North Salt Lake. Two laps will award more KOM points. Before a fourth full lap is completed, the stage winner will be decided in front of Eaglewood Golf Course.
Stage 4 presented by America First Credit Union returns to downtown Salt Lake City for the 12th time in Tour history. The traditional circuit course is back for a third time, with the high-speed descent of N. Virginia Avenue, severe incline on N. State Street, and start/finish line on East Capitol Boulevard next to the Utah State Capitol campus. This 6.7-mile (10.8-km) circuit is the same course that was first introduced in 2013 and used again in 2017. There will be eight total laps this year, for 53.8 miles (86.5 km) of racing. Intermediate sprints will provide bonus points on laps 3, 5 and 7. The after-hours workday affair will take place 6-8 p.m. Stage 4 will offer a number of viewing areas for residents and visitors, including City Creek Canyon and Reservoir Park. There are no Utah Office of Tourism KOM points on Friday; however Stage 4 packs a punch with 4,460 feet of elevation gain.
For the first time in race history, Canyons Village at Park City Mountain will host both the start and finish on Saturday, Aug. 17 for Stage 5 presented by University of Utah Health. A winding trail across Summit County will take the race past Jordanelle and Rockport reservoirs for a total 85.1 miles (137 km) and 5,236 feet of climbing. Sprint lines in the meadowlands of Kamas and Hoytsville are bookended with KOM lines along the mountainous terrain near the Jordanelle Reservoir and up the often-traversed Browns Canyon.
The route will twist around Kimball Junction for a possible General Classification shakeup in the final six miles. Riders will cross the top of Utah Olympic Park for the first time and face a blazing downhill on Bear Hollow Drive. The final push is vertical along Canyons Resort Drive and High Mountain Road to the finish line in the heart of Canyons Village at Park City Mountain. The professional teams start the course from Canyons Village at Park City Mountain at 2:30 p.m., with an expected finish at 6 p.m. Following the award ceremonies, the after-party for Stage 5 includes a free concert as part of the annual Summer Concert Series.
Earlier on Saturday, two gran fondo-style bicycle rides will roll out from the same start area. The Ultimate Challenge presented by University of Utah Health, now in its ninth year, offers a unique cycling event for amateurs to ride one of the demanding mountain courses used by the pros. This year Sunday’s Stage 6 route will be used by The Ultimate Challenge participants and include a shorter 44-mile option. There will be timed sections on the 94-mile route at Wolf Creek Ranches and over Empire Pass. The longer route begins at 10:30 a.m. and the shorter route begins at 12:30 p.m. For registration ($95-$140) and more information, visit www.tourofutah.com/experience/ultimate-challenge.
Stage 6 presented by Utah Sports Commission brings back the overall finish to Park City on Sunday, Aug. 18. It is the 10th year Park City has served as a host city, and seventh time it will host the final stage of the Tour. No need to make changes to a proven course first introduced in 2012, which features 78.2 miles (125.9 km) and 10,000 feet of climbing.
The route will pass down Browns Canyon and encounter a Sprint line in the town of Kamas. Then an aspen tree-lined, 2.1-mile KOM follows in the private community of Wolf Creek Ranch, a Category 2 climb that reaches a maximum pitch of 22 percent. A technical descent into Wasatch County will allow the riders to regroup through Heber City before the final sprint line in Midway. Then an all-out assault for the climbers will take place on the six-mile climb along Pine Canyon Road, with pitches from 10-20 percent gradient. The H.C. summit of Empire Pass is the final KOM and the highest point of the race for the week at 9,700 feet above sea level. A blistering descent down Mine Road leads to the finish in front of historically massive crowds along Upper Main Street in Park City.
The Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah is free to all spectators, making professional cycling one of the most unique professional sports in the world today. In addition to being a UCI 2.HC stage race, the Tour is also part of the USA Cycling Pro Road Tour. More information about the Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah can be found by visiting www.tourofutah.com, as well as social channels Facebook (tourofutah), Twitter (tourofutah), Instagram (thetourofutah) and YouTube (Tour of Utah).
-- tourofutah.com –
About the Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah
The Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah, referred to as "America's Toughest Stage RaceTM," is a week-long, professional cycling stage race for the best men’s teams in the world. The 2019 event will be held Aug. 12-18, covering 477 miles of racing and 37,882 feet of elevation gain. Now in its 15th year, the event was elevated in 2015 as a 2.HC-rated UCI stage race, making it one of the premier events in North America. The Tour of Utah is owned by Larry H. Miller Sports & Entertainment. More information about the Tour of Utah, host venues and professional teams can be found by visiting www.tourofutah.com.
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PICTURESQUE
Announces July Headline Tour
With Sunsleep
Lexington, KY - June 7, 2019 - Alternative band Picturesque has announced a brief July headline tour with special guest Sunsleep. The run kicks off on July 12th in Louisville, and includes stops in Pontiac, Dallas, Little Rock, Nashville, and more. Tickets are on sale now, and available at http://bit.ly/PicturesqueJuly.
Last December Picturesque released "Pray," a song that marked a new beginning for the band, Picturesque are embracing a new rule: brutal honesty, both musically and within their lives. No more thinly veiled metaphors, only the honest truth. "Pray" is their first foray into this territory, with devastating lyrics fueled by the recent break up of lead singer Kyle Hollis who, after 6 years in a committed relationship, ventured out into the world of dating apps in an attempt to beat loneliness. What he found was a culture fueled by one night hook-ups, ghosting and unbridled desperation. It's a dark and shuddering rock song influenced by artists like blackbear and Post Malone - the first taste of what's to come.
Picturesque is Kyle Hollis (vocals), Zach Williamson (guitar), Dylan Forrester (guitar) and Jordan Greenway (bass). The band released their long-awaited debut full-length, Back to Beautiful, on July 14th, 2017 via Equal Vision Records. The album was recorded in Los Angeles, CA with producer Erik Ron (Saosin, Panic! At The Disco).
Picturesque is led by the truly stunning vocal range and power of Hollis and is supported by equally notable instrumentations that blend rock, post-hardcore and pop influences. The band has toured and shared stages with the likes of I the Mighty, blessthefall, Like Moths To Flames, Our Last Night, SECRETS, SYLAR, and more.
Back To Beautiful can be purchased now at evr.lnk.to/backtobeautiful.
For More Information, please visit:
Website: www.picturesqueband.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/picturesque
Twitter: www.twitter.com/picturesqueband
Instagram: www.instagram.com/picturesqueband
Upcoming Tour Dates:
July 12 - Louisville, KY @ The Tiger Room
July 13 - St. Louis, MO @ Fubar
July 14 - Pontiac, MI @ The Pike Room
July 15 - Berwyn, IL @ The Wire
July 18 - Dallas, TX @ Ruins
July 19 - Austin, TX @ Empire Control Room
July 20 - Houston, TX @ The Secret Group
July 21- Little Rock, AR @ Brewski's
July 22 - Memphis, TN @ Growlers
July 24 - Nashville, TN @ The End
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“Holistic Emotional Intelligence” offers tools to develop energy consciousness and enjoy vitality, harmony, alignment, and energetic communion
ORLANDO, Florida – Dr. Wanda Bonet-Gascot publishes “Holistic Emotional Intelligence. Set Your Mind, It’s All About Energy!” (published by Palibrio). As an energy practitioner, she observed the lack of emotional intelligence and energy consciousness in her clients, so she decided to share her knowledge, personal experience, and research.
Holistic Emotional Intelligence is the ability to use emotional information in an effective and conscious way to identify areas of improvement; to handle emotional triggers properly, to reduce energy stagnation and therefore enjoying better health, more productivity and mutually satisfactory interpersonal relationships. If emotions are not managed properly it causes stagnation, and energy stagnation causes illness and psychosomatic conditions. This book offers tools to achieve higher levels of energy.
According to Dr. Bonet-Gascot, ‘we all want better health, more productivity and better interpersonal relationships. All human beings are looking for ways to increase their energy levels’ and ‘the stress of today's society and the mismanagement of emotions are energy weary to humans causing diseases; and an effective tool for tangible positive results is indispensable’ that is why this book is relevant in today’s society.
Dr. Bonet-Gascot adds that ‘the number of suicides, divorces and violence in our society can be associated to the lack of energy consciousness, and education in the effective management of emotions.’ Thanks to this book, readers will develop energy consciousness and will have tools to manage their emotions in a healthier and more effective way.
“Holistic Emotional Intelligence. Set Your Mind, It’s All About Energy!”
by Dr. Wanda Bonet-Gascot
Hardcover | 120 pages | ISBN 9781506528700
Softcover | 120 pages | ISBN 9781506528717
Ebook | 120 pages | ISBN 9781506528724
Available in Amazon and Barnes & Noble
About the Author
She is the author of the books "Why am I not happy?" (2012), "Sexual Intelligence" (2016) and the Holistic Emotional Intelligence Model (2013). Her website is www.DRWinstitute.org
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JOHN FLOREANI
RELEASES DEBUT
FULL-LENGTH ALBUM
SIN
OUT NOW VIA HOPELESS RECORDS
"sin has album of the year written all over it."
- The Spinning Thoughts (idobi Radio)
"On sin, the tracks play in a totally different league to what he's done before." - Obsessxns
AVAILABLE TO STREAM AND PURCHASE AT
http://smarturl.it/johnfloreanisin
June 7, 2019 - John Floreani has released his debut full-length album, sin, today. The 8-track album is the highly anticipated follow up to Floreani's previously released EP Terrace (2014) and first new music since his breakthrough 2016 single "Cleveland, OH." sin showcases John's eclectic musical influences that range from indie pop/alt rock to folk/Americana. sin is available to purchase and stream today via Hopeless Records at http://smarturl.it/johnfloreanisin.
Recorded and mixed by Shane Edwards (Trophy Eyes, Hans Zimmer), the 8-track album is the pursuit of happiness and all that is good, built on a foundation of vice and evil-doing. "This project serves as an authentic, deep knee jerk reaction to the shallow lyrical themes of modern pop" shares Floreani on sin.
Today's release includes highly praised singles "Before The Devil Knows I'm Dead", "Echoes" and "Oh Brother". sin is a lyrical deep dive into heartache, addiction and self-loathing, stylistically portrayed as Johnny Cash dipped in Neon.
sin Track Listing:
1. Oh Brother
2. Don't Wait Up
3. Echoes
4. Cocaine
5. Ugly Love
6. Before The Devil Knows I'm Dead
7. Repent
8. I Don't Want To Be Here Either
John will be celebrating with a special show at The Echo in Los Angeles on June 14th before joining his band Trophy Eyes on the Rockstar Energy Drink DISRUPT Festival this Summer. For a full list of upcoming tour dates, please be sure to visit http://johnfloreani.com/.
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