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Coach talked to us that, said during the press conference yesterday he kind of wishes

that the all-star game was either on the back end or the front of the season

because so many teams are working to make their play off but he wants to

make sure everybody goes back to their teams healthy, what are your thoughts? yeah I

mean you definitely don't want any injuries and there's no really all-star

break so there's there's games on Saturday for some guys and then that's

that's a tough turnaround and you just want to come here have fun and enjoy the

experience and get out of here without an injury. Out of all the major league

sports here in the United States this is the most unique all-star game because

you guys bring in a legendary team to play against, you're not playing against

each other, do you feel like this is something that other teams other leagues

could take from large you feel like this is something that's gonna stay unique to soccer?

I think it'll just say unique so soccer, I think America we do we do playoff

we do all-star games as Europe doesn't really do that and that's

that just shows how diverse and unique America is.

What are you looking forward to most about tomorrow night?

Just getting out on the field and then enjoying the experience

Do you think that players coming to America from some of the top leagues in Europe

in their late thirties, do you think that is something that is beneficial to

the MLS or do you think that's something that ,perhaps, could be keeping it from growing more, what do you think?

I think guys coming over to the league with big names helps promote them MLS

I think it only helps us and those guys are still good players who are tough to

play against. What are some things that this league could do and the teams could do, to maybe

one day convince some of the top players in the world to come here in the best part of their career? I think the

league's evolving, each and every year you see it get better and better and

in due time will get more players, and then lot better players, and then there will

be better players coming up through the U systems

but it's all a matter of time.

For more infomation >> Zack Steffen Interview- talks U.S. Soccer vs European Soccer, Big Name Players, and MLS All- Stars - Duration: 2:26.

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'The Proposal': Who Is Mystery Woman Dr. Celine Thum? | Heavy.com - Duration: 3:13.

'The Proposal': Who Is Mystery Woman Dr. Celine Thum? | Heavy.com

Who is the mystery woman featured on the August 13 episode of The Proposal?.

Celine Thum, MD, is a board certified Emergency Physician, Director of Emergency Medicine Ultrasound at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, and a Ringside Physician for USA Boxing and the New York State Athletic Commission.

She is also the Medical Director of Paradocs Event Medical Services, which provides on-site medical services at sporting events.

At a recent event, Thum was lucky enough to meet actor Patrick Dempsey, famous for playing Derek "McDreamy" Shepherd in Grey's Anatomy.

Thum graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2008 with a BA in Chemistry.

She went on to receive her BS in Statistics and Operations Research.

According to LinkedIn, she was also a collegiate and nationally ranked badminton player and a concert violinist.

Currently, she lives in New York City.

The Proposal.

The Proposal debuted on June 18.

The show is hosted by former NFL quarterback Jesse Palmer, and spans one hour.

On each episode, ten contestants set out to win over the heart of a mystery man or woman.

Each episode includes four rounds.

The first is based solely off of first impressions.

The second involves the contestants strutting their stuff in a swimsuit competition.

They then get to speak directly to the mystery man or woman and tell them why they're the best choice.

Next, the hopefuls get to meet the parents of the bachelor or bachelorette, and lastly, they're asked a handful of questions.

By the end of the night, a proposal is promised.

For more infomation >> 'The Proposal': Who Is Mystery Woman Dr. Celine Thum? | Heavy.com - Duration: 3:13.

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Nebraska to Carry Out First Execution Since 1997 - Duration: 4:20.

For more infomation >> Nebraska to Carry Out First Execution Since 1997 - Duration: 4:20.

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Let's put elections behind us and work at fixing our economy‚ Mnangagwa urges - Duration: 5:53.

Let's put elections behind us and work at fixing our economy‚ Mnangagwa urges

Let's put elections behind us and work at fixing our economy‚ Mnangagwa urges.

  Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa presided over Heroes' Day celebrations in Harare on Monday and urged the nation to "put the election period behind us" and work together to fix the country's economy.

"The time for politics is over.

It's now time for action‚ production and service delivery.

We are a bold and brave nation of warriors and so let us therefore march forward in peace‚ harmony and love‚" said Mnangagwa in his address delivered at the Heroes' Acre shrine.

He also reiterated his position that the MDC Alliance was responsible for the post-election violence that took place in central Harare on August 1.

Six people died after the army opened fire on protesters.

"We condemn the MDC Alliance inspired violence post our free and fair elections which resulted in the deaths of our innocent citizens.

I'm instituting a commission of inquiry to investigate the matter‚" he said.

"It is now time to put the elections period behind us and embrace the future.

The task facing us today is a great one‚ let us unite as Zimbabweans‚ revive our economy and rebuild our great nation."   Mnangagwa's win in the July 30 poll is being contested by Nelson Chamisa‚ leader of the MDC Alliance.

The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission declared Mnangagwa the winner of the election with 50.8% of the votes to Chamisa's 44.3%.

Chamisa filed a court challenge at the Constitutional Court on Friday last week.

He wants the court to overturn Mnangagwa's win and declare him the winner of the election.

The court is likely to start focusing on the challenge on Wednesday‚ as Monday and Tuesday are public holidays in Zimbabwe.

The country commemorates Defence Forces' Day on Tuesday.

The ruling Zanu-PF is expected to file its opposing papers after the holidays.

Its legal representatives had made their way to the Constitutional Court earlier in the day in the hope of filing their opposing papers — but found the premises closed.

State media at the weekend gave a hint of the ruling party's course in challenging the MDC Alliance's application.

It wants the case thrown out on technicalities‚ according to Paul Mangwana‚ the Zanu-PF secretary for legal affairs.

A full bench of nine judges, led by Chief Justice Luke Malaba, is expected to hear the MDC Alliance application.

  The registrar of the court is expected to set down the matter for determination within 14 days of the filing of the application.

The court's decision‚ which can be made within that time or anytime thereafter‚ is final and cannot be contested any further.

Gwinyayi Dzinesa‚ a peace and security researcher‚ said the MDC Alliance's presidential election petition presents an ultimate test case for the impartiality of Zimbabwe's judiciary and was a polarising matter among election stakeholders.

"Some observers noted the fact the Chief Justice‚ Deputy Chief Justice‚ and Judge President of the High Court‚ though constitutionally appointed by the president‚ have ties to the military and ruling Zanu-PF‚ which may present conflicts of interest when adjudicating the MDC Alliance's case‚" said Dzinesa.

"Others noted that the courts demonstrated some capacities during the pre-election period to act independently of political bias‚ although key decisions were reversed on appeal.

For instance‚ the High Court ordered traditional leaders to be impartial.

The High Court also ordered restraints on the use of schools‚ their transportation resources‚ and compelling school children to participate in Zanu-PF rallies.

But the ruling was dismissed on appeal by the Supreme Court." Legal watchdog Veritas Zimbabwe said the Constitutional Court "can invalidate the election‚ in which case a fresh election must be held within 60 days‚ or make an order that it considers just and appropriate.

This… could include a recount of votes‚ or order a run-off if the court finds that none of the candidates had 50%-plus-one vote threshold.".