The Trump administration is changing the way it protects the greater sage grouse in an effort to provide states more flexibility in how they deal with the imperiled bird.

Interior Secretary Ryan ZinkeRyan Keith ZinkeFederal employees step up defiance of Trump Why our large-scale national monuments should stay intact Climate change and oil prices should bury Arctic drilling forever MORE publicly released a 53-page report Monday from an internal review committee and ordered his department to implement numerous recommendations from the report.

The strategy answers longstanding complaints from the oil and natural gas industries, ranchers and others, as well as some Republican state officials in the West, who said the Obama administrations conservation strategy was too restrictive and costly.

The 2015 plan set new management standards for federally owned land in the birds 11-state rangeand sought to coordinate with states on other policies.

It was seen at the time as a way to avoid listing the sage grouse as threatened or endangered, a more blunt instrument that would have been far more restrictive.

In a letter to Deputy Interior Secretary David Bernhardt Monday, Zinke ordered the implementation of nine broad recommendations, including re-evaluating habitat protections, allowing states to set population objectives, providing more flexibility in management decisions, clarifying standards for waivers to habitat protections and changing the policy on oil leasing in affected areas.

I am particularly interested in assisting the states in setting sage-grouse population objectives to improve management of the species, Zinke wrote. I also believe we should examine a program to enhance scientific research.

Population standards were a top request of opponents of President Barack ObamaBarack ObamaDemocrats introduce another 'false hope' act to immigrants Illinois makes 'Barack Obama Day' a state holiday GOP senator: I wish Republicans had stood up to birtherism MOREs policy, but conservationists criticized the idea as a poor measure of recovery.

The internal task force said population standards can be good, but they shouldnt be relied on too heavily.

The best method for determining [sage grouse] viability will be to assess a combination of habitat availability and populations, which are inseparable, it wrote.

Green groups sharply criticized Zinkes new plan.

The recommendations are a sideways attempt to abandon habitat protection for unfettered oil and gas development and in favor of discredited, narrow tools like captive breeding and population targets, Nada Culver, senior director of policy and planning at the Wilderness Society. Gutting the structure of these plans puts the entire landscape at risk.

When you hear the same message from western governors, ranchers, your own wildlife biologists and land managers and you still ignore it, that's a problem, said Kate Kelly, public lands director at the Center for American Progress and a former Obama administration Interior official.

These recommendations confirm that Zinke is on a path to derail years of collaborative work, putting an entire landscape and the economy that relies on it at risk.

The recommendations stem from a June secretarial order Zinke wrote seeking a full review of sage grouse policies.

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Auburn Universitys College of Agriculture has launched a project to establish a highly productive, on-campus teaching garden that will give greater visibility to active agricultural fieldwork at Auburn and enhance the legacy of the historic Old Rotation.

Faculty from three of the colleges academic departmentsHorticulture; Crop, Soil and Environmental Sciences; and Entomology and Plant Pathologyand an Auburn architecture faculty member are finalizing the master design for the 11.3-acre garden, which will be adjacent to the Old Rotation on Lem Morrison Drive.

The garden also will extend to the edge of Auburns Donald E. Davis Arboretum.

Featuring a broad spectrum of ornamentals, crops, trees and turfgrasses, the hands-on teaching garden, designated on the universitys comprehensive campus master plan as Field Lab No. 1, will be a significant resource for Auburn agriculture students and faculty, garden steering committee chair Dave Williams says.

We want to create an experience for our students, said Williams, Department of Horticulture professor and department head. The garden will be an outdoor classroom, a living lab for instruction. Its going to provide support for numerous courses within the college and, in the future, courses in other colleges and schools across campus.

The working garden also will enhance the legacy of the Old Rotation, circa 1896, the longest continuous cotton experiment in the world.

An 1892 map of what was then the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Alabama shows that the vast majority of the campus was agricultural experiment land, but today, agriculture is almost invisible here, Williams said. This garden, which well use for research and demonstration as well as teaching, will expand the spirit and range of the Old Rotation and be a reminder that Auburns roots are in agriculture.

Charles Mitchell, for one, says its about time. Mitchell is professor emeritus in the Department of Crop, Soil and Environmental Sciences and was long-time manager and curator of the Old Rotation. Several times over the past 40 years, Mitchell and others have pushed for a teaching, research and demonstration garden on the site where the first agricultural research was conducted after Auburns designation as a land-grant institution for Alabama in 1872.

Im thrilled to see this finally happening, said Mitchell, who remains involved as a steering committee member. Finally, were seeing progress toward creating a real facility on the Auburn campus that will showcase our land-grant mission in the plant sciences. Students, gardeners, homeowners, faculty and friends will have a place they can use and enjoy and share with others the beauty and productivity of the plant sciences at this university.

In developing the master plan, the steering committee called in David Hill, chair and associate professor of landscape architecture in the College of Architecture, Design and Construction at Auburn and owner of Hillworks, an Auburn-based architecture and landscape architecture design studio. The complete master plan for Field Lab No. 1 at the historic Old Rotation can be found online at http://www.hillworks.us/fieldlab.html.

The design calls for the garden to be divided into field plots that will include, among its offerings, an ornamental shade garden, teaching orchards, turfgrasses, field crops, an ornamentals garden and maze, fruit and vegetable crops, trial gardens for annuals and the existing medicinal plant garden which, along with the field crops, will be moved to the new site from its current location on the old agronomy farm on Woodfield Drive.

Physical structures include a pavilion, which will be used for classes and outreach events, and greenhouses. Williams is especially excited about the greenhouses.

Were collaborating with Glenn Loughridge, director of Campus Dining, toward development of hydroponic greenhouses where our students, as well as other interested Auburn students, can work and raise produce that will be served in dining venues across the Auburn campus.

Although the committee and Hills design team continue tweaking the plan, preliminary site work has begun.

In addition to Williams and Mitchell, steering committee members are Professors Joe Eakes and Wheeler Foshee, Associate Professors Glenn Fain and Jay Spiers and Assistant Professor Daniel Wells, all in the Department of Horticulture; Professors Scott McElroy and Dennis Shannon and Extension Specialist Dennis Delaney, all in the Department of Crop, Soil and Environmental Sciences; and Professor Art Appel in the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology.

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Japanese architectTadao Andohas concealed ahuge stone statue of the buddha within ahill covered in lavender plants at theMakomanai Takino Cemetery in Sapporo.

The top of thestatue's head just crests through a circular well at the centre of the verdant mound, which iscarpetedin150,000of the purple-flowering plants.

Visitors must pass through a 40-metre tunnel to get to the foot of the 13.5-metre-tall statue.

Madeup of arches of folded concrete, the tunnel is dimly lit to create a "womb-like" atmosphere, while the opening at the centre is naturally litand surrounded by concertinaed concrete walls that narrow towards the sky.

Ando completed the Hill of the Buddha at theMakomanai Takino Cemeteryin northern Japan in late 2015, but photographs and aerial drone footage of the project have just begun to circulate.

"The aim of this project was to build a prayer hall that would enhance the attractiveness of a stone buddha sculpted 15 years ago. The site is a gently sloping hill on 180 hectares of lush land belonging to a cemetery," Andowrotein an essay for Domus magazine.

"Until now, the buddha statue has stood alone in the field, giving an unrestful impression. The client wanted to give visitors a more serene appreciation of the buddha," he continued. "Our idea was to cover the buddha below the head with a hill of lavender plants. We called the idea the 'head-out buddha'."

The vegetation provides a seasonally appropriate backdrop for the statue, changing from green in spring topurple in summer and finally white in winter, when the mound is heaped in snow.

A water garden at the base of the mound is surrounded by tall cast-concrete walls and a small border of grey gravel.

"One of the cemetery's charms is how well it achieves harmony with the natural landscape," said theMakomanai Takino Cemetery.

"Surprisingly, one only sees the head of the statue surrounded by the landscape of the hill," it continued.

"Atama Daibutsu (The Buddha's Head) was named for its novel, impressive appearance. It stands in perfect harmony with the surrounding landscape in all seasons. Thus a new symbol of the cemetery been established."

"The whole body of the Atama Daibutsu can't be seen from outside. Snow accumulates on its head in winter. What remains hidden from view sparks the creativity," addedAndo.

A self-taught architect, Ando has become one of the mostrenowned in his field,winning the Pritzker Prize in 1995, the RIBA Royal Gold Medal in 1997 and AIA Gold Medal in 2002. He ranked at number 16 on the inaugural Dezeen Hot List.

Manyof Ando's recently completed projects have been in Mexico, including aconcrete house and art centre for a picturesque seaside site, and aschool of art, design and architecture at theUniversity of Monterrey.

This project exhibits some of the keycharacteristics of Ando's work namely the use of raw concrete, dramatic play of natural light, and the interplay of interior and exterior spaces.

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English Heritage has revealed an archaeologists findings after a dig at Marble Hill House in Twickenham.

Archaeologists have begun their second phase of investigations after discovering the remains of a historic ninepin bowling alley next to the historical building - dating back more than 250 years.

The new dig will take place over four weeks and members of the public will be able to get close to the action learning more about the works going on thanks to a series of excavation tours and archaeology workshops throughout August.

Megan Leyland, senior properties historian at English Heritage said: After such an exciting find in the previous dig, we hope this round of archaeological investigations will uncover even more details about Marble Hills hidden landscape.

Archaeologists will be opening up two areas to the north and west of the grotto to try and find out its original extent, how its appearance changed over time and if there were any related structures.

English Heritage has commissioned archaeologists from Historic England to carry out the dig as part of its Marble Hill Revived Project, which aims to transform the house and park.

Theyll also be looking for a pergola which is shown on the c1752 plan, trying to establish what it was made from and how it was built as well as investigating the landscaped terraces that used to run across the lawn between the house and the river, added Ms Leyland.

The finds will help the charity to restore Marble Hills lost 18th century Pleasure Grounds, a small but historically significant area of landscape which lay between the house and the River Thames.

In the 18th century, ninepin bowling was a popular outdoor garden game and the historic alley was a key part of Marble Hills landscape.

The findings suggested many games were played at Marble Hill, as the surface appears to have been patched up due to wear and tear over time.

In addition to the ninepin alley, English Heritage is hoping to reinstate a number of other historical elements of the landscape such as tree avenues and groves, a hedged arcade, flower garden, orchard, terraces, and serpentine paths.

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President Trumps low favorability rating and the ongoing probes into Russian election meddling have ignited speculation that he could be the first sitting president to face a primary challenge since George H.W. Bush beat back conservative firebrand Pat Buchanan in 1992.

Most party strategists say a challenge to the incumbent president from within Trump's orbit is unlikely in 2020.

The blunt-talking commander-in-chief remains popular among Republican voters, and GOP leaders and conservatives on Capitol Hill have largely stood by their controversial standard bearer.

Still, in this volatile Trump era, few outside the White House would argue that a Republican challenge to Trump is unforeseeable. If the 2020 GOP primary is contested, Trump would be the clear favorite and would have the Republican National Committee behind him. Yet, such a challenge could weaken Trump before the general election as it did Bush in 1992 before he lost to Bill ClintonBill ClintonClintons attend private screening of 'Wonder Woman' America celebrates personal merit US immigration should too Clinton chief of staff compares Trump White House 'chaos' to 'telenovelas' MORE.

Here is a look at how the landscape of potential Trump challengers is shaping up, one that could include senators, past presidential rivals and even celebrities.

The senators

Sen. Jeff FlakeJeff FlakeGOP senator: I wish Republicans had stood up to birtherism Sunday shows preview: Senators tout bill to protect Mueller 5 things members of Congress are doing over August recess MORE (R-Ariz.) said Thursday hes not running for president in 2020, but you could be forgiven for wondering if hell change his mind.

The 54-year-old first-term senator has been everywhere popping up in cable news interviews and penning op-eds as he promotes his new book, which takes direct aim at Trump and the GOP leaders who Flake says enabled the presidents rise.

To carry on in the spring of 2017 as if what was happening was anything approaching normalcy required a determined suspension of critical faculties. And tremendous powers of denial, Flake writes in his book, Conscience of a Conservative.

Asked by MSNBCs Andrea Mitchell if he was eyeing a 2020 White House bid, Flake replied: No, I'm running for reelection right now.

Before any possible presidential run, Flake will first have to survive his 2018 race for a second term in the upper chamber.

A new poll found that 62 percent of Arizona voters disapproved of Flake, while only 18 percent approved. And White House officials have been meeting with candidates who are taking on GOP incumbents or mulling a challenge. That includes former GOP state Sen. Kelli Ward, who unsuccessfully challenged Sen. John McCainJohn McCainBrexit leader: People voted for change with Trump, GOP blocking it GOP senator: US-Russia relationship 'not good right now' because of Putin Five tough decisions for the GOP on healthcare MORE (R-Ariz.) in a primary during the 2016 cycle and has launched another one against Flake.

There isn't much buzz for Flake to run in 2020 he is a conservative but would be coming at Trump from the left on immigration, a hot-button primary issue.

Another conservative freshman senator, Ben Sasse of Nebraska, is also mentioned by some as a possible Trump opponent.

Two former Never Trump Republicans that spearheaded the Free the Delegates movement, Regina Thomson and Beau Correll, told The Hill separately that Sasse, 45, is the quintessential conservative that could pose a real threat to Trump in a primary.

Sasse has maintained both his credibility and dignity prior to Trump's election and afterward, Correll said. He calls it as he sees it, which will be highly regarded amongst well-reasoned Republican primary voters.

But in an email, Sasse spokesman James Wegmann called these 2020 primary stories bonkers. It's 2017 and Ben has the only callings he wants: raising his three kids and serving Nebraskans, Wegmann said.

Meanwhile, Sen. Tom CottonTom CottonAmerica celebrates personal merit US immigration should too GOP senator: US-Russia relationship 'not good right now' because of Putin White House warns potentially ambitious Republicans about 2020 MORE (Ark.) has positioned himself nicely as an ally of the administration with foreign policy credentials and the respect of the base. However, Cotton is only 40 years old and running against Trump could hurt his political future. He's also up for reelection in 2020.

Senator Cotton is focused on serving the people of Arkansas and advancing the presidents agenda of growing the economy and opportunities for Arkansans lowering taxes repealing and replacing Obamacare and fixing our broken immigration system, said Cotton spokeswoman Caroline Rabbitt.

The centrists

Ohio Gov. John Kasich was the last GOP challenger to Trump in 2016, not because of his primary success, but because everyone else read the writing on the wall.

Republicans say they dont know what Kasich is planning, but theyre sure hes up to something.

That could mean an independent run, potentially on a bipartisan ticket with a fellow centrist, like Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper, a Democrat.

But no one would be surprised to see Kasich challenge Trump in the primary again.

Kasich, who has been on a book tour, will be out of the governors mansion in January 2019 and seems eager to tout his version of conservatism as an alternative to Trumps.

Still, many Republicans would view a primary challenge as an ego-fueled vanity project. As a moderate with views on immigration and healthcare that are anathema to the base, Kasich is not a good match for the GOP primary electorate. He won only one state in the 2016 primary his home state of Ohio.

All this makes for interesting cocktail chatter, even with the waterboarding of Pence and little Nicky in the White House basement, said Kasichs political strategist, John Weaver, referencing the blowback Pence and his chief of staff Nick Ayers received in response to the Times story on the vice presidents political ambitions.

Governor Kasich is only focused on being the very best executive for the people of Ohio and on policy issues like healthcare, national security, trade, economic expansion and ending the growing gap between the haves and have-nots.

House conservatives

Most of Rep. Justin AmashJustin AmashOvernight Defense: Military won't lift transgender ban until Trump sends directions | House passes national security spending | Russian sanctions bill heads to Trump Overnight Finance: House passes spending bill with border wall funds | Ryan drops border tax idea | Russia sanctions bill goes to Trump's desk | Dems grill bank regulator picks House approves spending bill with funds for Trump's border wall MOREs attacks against the president come in a venue Trump knows well: Twitter.

The Michigan Republican, a co-founder of the conservative Freedom Caucus and one of the nations most well-known libertarians, has mocked Trumps understanding of the Constitution; questioned whether the presidents global investments and projects pose conflicts of interest; and signed onto legislation calling for an independent probe into Russian election meddling.

Amash, who backed Sen. Rand PaulRand PaulFive tough decisions for the GOP on healthcare Moderates killed ObamaCare repeal will they kill other conservative priorities? When financial transparency becomes personal tyranny MORE (R-Ky.) in last years GOP primary, also was the first Republican in Congress to raise the possibility of impeaching Trump. If its determined that Trump pressured his then-FBI director, James Comey, to end his investigation into Trump campaign associates, Amash said in May, then that would be grounds for impeachment.

National Republicans are skeptical, noting that Amash lacks name recognition and a national fundraising network and hails from the Libertarian wing of the party, which has historically underperformed in GOP primaries. Through his spokeswoman, Amash had no comment.

The celebrities

Trumps shocking rise bolstered by his celebrity and near-universal name recognition has greatly expanded the field of candidates that political operatives are likely to view as legitimate contenders.

While many Republicans might believe its safer for their political futures to remain on the sidelines rather than get in the ring with Trump, a well-funded outsider could see an opening to shake things up in the GOP primary rather than take the third-party or independent path, which is viewed by most experts as hopeless.

On this front, the Democrats have a more robust bench, but there are a handful of celebrities with mixed political backgrounds that could consider a GOP run if they think Trump is vulnerable.

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has relished sparring with Trump. Cuban, who has become more recognizable from the hit TV show Shark Tank, has liberal social views, but has said he is otherwise more in line with Republicans.

"I have been contacted by people from both parties, although not by the national organizations, Cuban told The Hill in an email. It's something I am considering but am not ready to make a decision on.

The actor and former wrestler Dwayne Johnson is awash in social media buzz and has publicly expressed his interest in running. The Rock is a registered independent but has attended the national conventions for both Democrats and Republicans.

Another wealthy independent, former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, will generate speculation until he definitely rules out the possibility of running. The billionaire founder and CEO of Bloomberg financial services and media company has been both a Republican and a Democrat. Bloomberg, 75, indicated earlier this year that his political aspirations are over: "Ive got plenty of things to do. And maybe Ill run for president of my block association, but not much more than that."

Waiting in the wings

GOP strategists and insiders interviewed by The Hill remain skeptical that anyone will enter a primary challenge against Trump, describing the endeavor as a suicide mission.

But a raft of high-profile Republicans are believed to be keeping their fingers on the pulse of the terrain so that theyre ready in case the 71-year-old president is politically crippled by the Russia investigations, loses his base of support and/or simply determines that hes happier as a private businessman. However, people in Trump's orbit have said the president will run again.

If there is a Trump-sized void, Pence would instantly become the front-runner. Pence, 58, has conservative bona fides and the Trump campaign has essentially never ended, so the vice president continues to bank fundraising and email equity.

Florida Gov. Rick Scott (R) has been making moves behind the scenes in preparation for national office. Trump has publicly called on Scott to run against Sen. Bill NelsonBill NelsonOvernight Tech: Senate confirms two FCC commissioners | Dems want more time on net neutrality | Tech groups push White House on 'startup visa' Senate confirms two new FCC commissioners Overnight Tech: Senate panel approves FCC nominees | Dem group invests in progressive startups | Tech groups rip Trump immigration plan MORE (D-Fla.) in 2018.

And then there are the 2016 runners-up: Sens. Ted CruzTed CruzFive tough decisions for the GOP on healthcare Dems face fundamental problem in Texas: Getting people to vote George Will warns grotesque is becoming normal for GOP MORE (Texas), Marco RubioMarco RubioSantorum: How to get family policy right for working families Overnight Finance: Trump-Russia probe reportedly expands to possible financial crimes | Cruel September looms for GOP | Senate clears financial nominees | Mulvaney reverses on debt ceiling Florida Dems hosting fundraiser for GOP lawmaker MORE (Fla.) and Paul, as well as Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, all have appeal among sections of the GOP primary electorate and could be eager for redemption, even if a unilateral challenge to Trump is unlikely.

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A GRIP ON SPORTS It wont be too long now. Soon, Sunday mornings will mean story after college football story, from the Cougars to the Eagles, from the Vandals to the Pirates, Huskies to Ducks. Nope, not too long. But were not there just yet. Read on.

Saturdays in the late summer and fall are taken up by college football. Has been that way my entire life and yours probably as well.

Hunting around here is big too, as is hiking as the temperatures cool and the trees begin to change colors.

But college football is Saturdays king, prince, lord and duke all rolled into one.

Which means Sundays newspapers (and their websites) are filled with college football stories. Play after play, game after game, it's alldissected, discussed and debated.

As it should be.

We arent there just yet. It is still only early August, after all.

But the buildup to the season continues apace. Its fun (and educational) to cruise around the Interweb and read about this defensive lineman or that new coach or another season of glory to come.

We read the stories and then pass them on to you. To paraphrase that insurance commercial that seems to dominate the Ms broadcasts, its what we do.

Speaking of the Ms, the bucketfuls of rain that descended on Kansas City yesterday made it impossible for the teams to play. A doubleheader a doubleheader is scheduled for today, to get the contest in.

The rainstorm may have washed away the game, but even it wasnt powerful enough to wash away the stink of bad news emanating from the Seattle clubhouse.

The elder statesman of the pitching staff (if the word elder is used in the context of most experience with the Ms)is back on the disabled list. Felix Hernandez pitched the other day, felt some pain in his bicep, couldnt shake it and now finds himself on the 10-day.

Mariner fans love Felix. But he has a lot of wear and tear on that once overpowering right arm. Hes an old 31 and is owed some $55 million over the next couple seasons.

Thats money well spent, if you are thinking he deserves some sort of compensation for all those years he was basically the only thing worth watching at Safeco.But if you are thinking about putting together a team in 2018 or 19 that can contend, the money spent on Felix may well be an anchor that slows down the good ship Mariner. Or maybe even pulls it under.

Pitchers age quickly. Thats a given. Everyone knew that even five years ago when the Ms locked Hernandez up for the future. So its no surprise Hernandez is more fragile than he was, that trips to the disabled list are becoming more routine. It happens.

And yet this trip couldnt have come at a worse time. August looks like a make-or-break month for this seasons playoff hopes. For the next week or so, the Ms will be without their King on the hill. Thats tough.

WSU: OK, I admit it. I really like the stuff Theo Lawson is producing out of the Cougars preseason practices. Today he has a story on new defensive line coach Jeff Phelps(pictured). Its good. But the piece on the position battles, with practice notes on the bottom, is not to be missed. Do you agree with this opinion? From odd autographs to young receivers to new coaching responsibilities, there is something for everyone out of Washington States practice. Gabe Marks seems to be impressing the Jets' coaches. Around the Pac-12, there are few places that offer more football coverage than Salt Lake City, where two newspapers present Utah stories. Actually, the same thing happens around Washington, with a special emphasisput on local products helping the Huskies. Or new players stepping up. Or old players with new responsibilities. Almost all of Arizonas defensive position groups are learning by doing. The Arizona State offense didnt do much in Saturdays scrimmage. UCLA will need its offensive line to do a lot if its offense wants to succeed. USC has more on offense than just a good quarterback. Colorado has a new look on defense. Oregon has a new look everywhere.

EWU: Anxiety is a fans best friend. Or at least their constant companion. Jim Allen tries to relieve some of it with this story on the positives in Easterns near future. Former Eagle offensive coordinator Troy Taylor is already making his mark in Utah. Elsewhere in the Big Sky, the beginning of football practices are always accompanied by lists. Cases in point come from Montana and Cal Poly. The coaching change at Idaho State meant a staff shuffle. Montana State wants to improve its pass rush. Every staff has a coach like this.

Indians: Eugene came to Spokane and threw some cold water on the Indians hot start to the second half. Johnathan Curley has the game story from last nights 11-8 Emeralds win while Whitney Ogden adds more about a couple of longtime teammates. Around the Northwest League, Hillsboro shut out Vancouver and Everett out-slugged Salem-Keizer.

Chiefs: Kailer Yamamotos summer vacation has been productive, playing for Team USA.

Preps: Speaking of summer vacations, longtime local track coach Linda Lanker had a fun one with the U.S. National Team. Greg Lee has more in this feature. Former Coeur dAlene High star Casey Stangel picked up a Pac-12 postgraduate scholarship.

Mariners: The rainout allowed Ryan Divish to examine what might be ahead the next couple weeks for Jerry Dipoto. Former Gonzaga star Marco Gonzales will take Hernandezs spot on the roster.

Seahawks: There is still fallout descending from Frank Clarks practice punch. Hazing isnt supposed to happen any more. But the rookies still get some grief. Kenny Easley was inducted in the Hall of Fame yesterday. His speech didnt touch on his Seahawk career much. Jon Ryan has enjoyed his first season as a baseball owner, even if his aspirations are for something more. Doug Baldwin has something to say. He always does.

Sounders: Seattle dominated Minnesota. With Clint Dempsey scoring twice and Jordan Morris once, the Sounders won 4-0. Real Salt Lake dominated Houston. But the match ended in a scoreless draw.

A quick congratulations to my son Jack and his wife Nichol. It is their one-year anniversary. I cant tell you how proud I was that day last August as they stood together and pledged their love. I still am. Until later

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The One Floors offers services that ranges from Hardwood and Engineered Hardwood, Tile and Natural Stone Flooring, Carpet & Carpet Tiles, Kitchen Remodeling, Countertops, Backsplashes, to Bathroom Remodeling and Warranties

They also provide services for all kinds of laminate installation including laminate sheets, planks and tiles. Their professional installers are so great that you wont be able to tell the difference between laminate and real wooden floors! Their selection of carpet and carpet tiles is second to none. One Floor carry the best brands from the best manufacturers with the latest in carpeting technology such as the Magic Fresh built-in odor reducer, Silver Release antimocrobial treatments, Scotchguard and the new Everclean carpet technology.

They do full-service kitchen remodeling, help client remove old kitchen and install a new one! They can handle all types of kitchen remodeling projects, big or small and can even help you plan your kitchen remodeling project if you want. The One Floors, in addition to their amazing flooring services, offers you countertop installation and maintenance services ensuring that you have a kitchen that you will enjoy using.

At The One Floors, they believe success is built on the trust of customers. Their values underlie the important commitments they make to their customers. Doing business with integrity and providing the highest quality of services. Sincerity, honesty and integrity, ensuring satisfaction with their products, One Floor at a Time!

Contact the best flooring contractor at http://theonefloors.com/ to get the best flooring and remodeling need in Spring, TX. They are not just a store; they will do the work and help you plan it too.

Media ContactCompany Name: The One FloorContact Person: Hank AbbasEmail: theonefloors@gmail.comPhone: (832) 928-1022Address:4660 Louetta Rd #220 City: SpringState: TX 77388Country: United StatesWebsite: http://theonefloors.com/

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