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There's a storm brewing. Tension fills the air. I've been struck down by what I'm pretty sure is mutant super-Ebola. The river Mersey runs red with blood. That can only mean it's derby day.
For most sides a derby match is highly anticipated as a close-fought contest between two rivals, but 70s BBC personalities feel better about a police inspection than many Evertonians do about facing up to Liverpool once more. Sure, victory puts you on the parapet, literally at the pinnacle of footballing emotion. But defeat means pain; agonising, everlasting, scarring mental pain. There's your mood-setter. That's not the worst thing though. The worst thing is that we're getting used to the feeling.
I mean, it is the "friendly rivalry". We work with Liverpool fans, live with them, watch the game with them. But it's the club that is the antipathy of everything we believe in. It bleeds through to the fans too; some lid from Surrey who hates them Scaasers but loves LFC, that bloke you know who genuinely believes they are a superior human being to you because their team has won all those trophies he knows they won but can't remember when, the ones scattered worldwide whose idea of support is spamming Blues with daft pictures online. If ever a word has lost all meaning through use and abuse of it, it would be "bitter". And "banter". RIP to the pair. It's this lot that have tainted the friendly derby. Now for every one of those who knew they were red straight away, just as we knew we were blue, and could maintain what is a mutual respect for that choice, there's a whole heap who make this a real pain to get through.
We have to face up to the fact that the pain stems from us being bottlers in this fixture. When neutrals to the Merseyside derby don't realise how we feel, I tell them to think of their biggest bogey team, the side they fear to face because they know somehow they'll mess it up in the worst possible circumstances. Then I tell them to imagine they live less than a mile down the road. Talk about a quirk of fate. No matter what the mood, now every Evertonian's mind is filled with fear and doubt from this fixture, no matter what circumstance.
The truth is that in a normal fixture the circumstances would not look so bad at all. Liverpool fans know that they will not reach the heights of last year, when the Premier League title slipped through their fingers in the most painful manner (pity that), and with the open-door policy that is their defending won't find many games that easy at all seeing as they cannot score at the monumental volume that Luis Suarez precipitated. There are exceptions of course, as they wiped the floor with Spurs. But a home defeat to Villa, a pretty routine win for City at the Etihad and three goals shipped against West Ham makes for awful reading for them.
It has been a time of painful revelations for Liverpool. The barnstorming 2013/14 attack will not be matched. Dejan Lovren was not a bargain at £20m (would you believe?!). There really is a dependence on Sturridge and Sterling. Mario Balotelli isn't a "changed man" and won't be karate kicking in thirty goals a season. Brendan Rodgers definitely does something dodgy in his spare time. But this is still a squad good enough to challenge at the top. In fact, the way it has started, anyone still can. Chelsea must be laughing their arses off. The good news for them is that it's the derby, and they know something will come their way. Hansen in the Milk Cup. Poll's disallowed goal. Clattenburg. Rodwell's red. And then last season, in which probably the best derby match in the last couple of decades of course ended in an injury time goal for them. Then at Anfield, Gerrard scores, Gareth Barry KO's Romelu Lukaku and it's another "LOL" moment for @LFC4Eva5Times sitting in his bedsit in Cornwall. Throw in the fact that apart from Sturridge their injury list is a bunch of spanners – Johnson, Allen, Can and the current recipient of best LFC cringe, "Flanni Alves".
So you'd expect the team to be: Mignolet; Manquillo, Lovren, Skrtel, Moreno; Gerrard, Henderson; Sterling, Lallana, Coutinho; Balotelli. There might be wild-cards thrown in like Sakho, Lucas, Borini or even Rickie Lambert – did you know he's a Liverpool fan?! Used to play in the 2134th Division?! How adorable is that eh?!? Considering Simon Mignolet got over only having half a brain to become a goalkeeper it's not that fascinating. But that's a strong team.
I've held off speaking about Everton for a bit because we're fuming, and that doesn't make for great derby build-up. We're not arsed about exiting the Capital One Cup. We know it was a mostly second string team against a strong Swansea side. The manner of the defeat kills us. 3-0. Their first ever win over us. Our first failure to score. The 17th goal conceded in 7 games this season. It confirmed that we cannot trust our defence at all, no matter what it looks like. The blanks fired on Tuesday are suddenly making us doubt if we can even make up for it by lashing the goals in. Basically, Liverpool away is the worst possible fixture to have at this exact moment. Naturally, that's just what it is.
But the truth is we're on a level plain. Right, they have one more point. We have one defeat fewer. Both sides are four points off where they were at this point last season. Both are still scoring but are conceding in spades. Neither goalkeeper goes into this with the confidence of the fans. As is classic in a derby situation, there are no guarantees, except that Everton will do something ridiculous. The derby will be 90 minutes of glorious conflict, and the winner takes it all. The points, the pride, the knowledge that bragging rights are yours until February.
So who does battle for the Blues?
Tim Howard tends net, mostly because there is no alternative. His Everton career has been littered with some really baffling spells of goalkeeping, and they've become more frequent recently. So he might make a glorious reflex save today, concede a corner, and then flap at the resulting delivery. Who knows. Our strongest back line at this point includes Coleman, Stones and Baines for sure, but with Jagielka – who of course kept our only clean sheet to date alongside Stones – or Distin? Tuesday suggests it'll be the captain. If Coleman misses out all sorts of hell breaks loose. What we know is that Tony Hibbert must be kept away from the pitch. Sorry Tone, but it's for your own good. Barry and McCarthy were powerless to stop Liverpool's counter-attacking in January and will need to make it tough for the oncoming midfielders as many teams have this season. Mirallas and Naismith, left out of the last two starting line ups, are dead certs. Supposedly it'd be McGeady joining them. Lukaku up front, now with two goals under his belt and fond memories of the Goodison derby last year, will want to make a mark. If Samuel Eto'o is fit it's an excellent option. Bryan Oviedo's about! How about it. Look at that beaming grin. It warms your heart.
Maybe there's magic in the air today, and maybe everything falls into place. But maybe everything falls apart. How long do we need to count back to 1999 for a win at Anfield? Every time the number ticks on we move further away from being a side that can overcome this curse. Don't expect anything today. Some people may choose to expect the worst, because it's easier that way. Others will stand tall and stay positive, no matter how foolish they would be made to look if it doesn't work out. Whether you go for blind faith or rigid pessimism today, the common feature is support. We love Everton. That doesn't change whatever happens today or any other day. Sure, we can hate them for what they do to us, but when the men in blue enter the field of play they're everything to us. These players know that. And if they can snatch glory today they know we'll remember it.
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Best Single Serve Coffee Maker will help you prepare your coffee a long time from now on. Coffee as a drink is highly popular, and it's prepared from roasted beans. The popularity stems from the deep taste it possesses and its ability to kill sleep due to the presence of caffeine. Other benefits range from the supply of energy, and reduction of risk of diabetes, depression, and cancer (etcetera).
That said, a popular option various people use in the preparation of coffee are coffee makers. Namely, in this case, single serve coffee makers who are mildly portable, efficient and time-saving little devices. You definitely can't go wrong by investing in one—especially if low prepare time of coffee is a feature you want. Regarding that, here are some products for you to consider their respective advantages and disadvantages.
Best Single Serve Single Serve List:
Keurig K575 Single Serve Programmable K-Cup Coffee Maker
- Large 80 ounce water reservoir: Allows you to brew 10+ cups more before having to refill, saving you time and simplifying your morning routine; The water reservoir is removable, making it easy to refill whenever you need to, and on the k575, you can choose from several different nightlight colors to illuminate your kitchen at night
- Multiple k cup pod brew sizes: (4, 6, 8, 10, 12 ounce); brews a carafe (22, 26, or 30 ounce) using k carafe pods, to give you more coffee when you need it. (carafe sold separately)
- Strength control: A strength control setting allows you to brew a bolder cup using any k cup pod brew size; Plus, five temperature settings allow you to enjoy your favorite beverage at your desired temperature; Hot water on demand: Press the hot water on demand button and select your desired brew size in order to dispense hot water
- Extra large color touch screen: A digital clock makes it easy to brew a fresh, great tasting cup in under a minute; Plus, program your brewer to turn on or off automatically at set times, so that it is ready to go when you want it, and turns off to conserve energy
- The Keurig K575 Single Serve Programmable K-Cup Coffee Maker, according to reports has great build quality. This is from users with earlier devices from the same company—with the products in question having excellent longevity.
- Additionally, the product has a rather large reservoir which as learned from user observations, results in more drinks before filling the container.
- The message display on the device is also operative, user-friendly, and thus effective. This is even more valued by users new to the idea of single serve coffee makers.
- On the part of rate, the device immediately and effortlessly brews in any mode (selection) you prefer. It also provides hot water depending on how you want your coffee. Users were particularly pleased with this character of the coffee maker.
- Despite users commending the speed of the product, a user complained about the overall time it took to heat the water and prepare the coffee. Though, the slowness is countered by the numerous compliments about the speed of the coffee maker.
- Furthermore, the device isn't that movable, and the build quality as gathered from user comments is too plasticky.
- So, the durability that gave advice is only ensured as long as the product doesn't come in contact with situations like extreme heat or being separated on a hard surface. The difficulty (use of plastic) also appears in a plastic-like taste which users didn't favor.
- Lastly, the product is noisy and can cause distress in extended use as users reached.
Considering you can ignore these shortcomings, we find no reason why you can't buy this coffee maker.
Cuisinart SS-10 Premium Single-Serve Coffeemaker
- K-Cup compatible brewer makes one cup at a time, Compatible with any brand of single cup pod including Keurig K-Cup pods. Cord length : 32 Inches
- 5 beverage sizes: 4-12 oz, Removable 72-ounce water reservoir, Charcoal water filter
- Hot water button lets you enjoy instant coffee, soup, tea and hot cocoa; Rinse feature instantly cleans the inside of the brew chamber
- Material Type - Plastic. Kindly check user guide for further clarification
- Fully programmable with a full spectrum of features, including Auto On/Off and adjustable temperature control. Note : Refer to the video for Installation and PDF attached below in Technical Specification for User Manual. Do not clean drip tray with cleansers, steel wool pads, or other abrasive materials
- The product is said to brew coffee remarkably fast by users. This involves heating the water first and lastly providing the drink itself to be smooth and savory.
- Moving on, the device is extremely quiet during operation, and features like auto-off caught a lot of attention. Much so that suggestions were made based on that alone.
- The aesthetic appeal of the product is also liked by users. They said part of what committed to such is the portability which gives a clean look and efficiency to the machine as a whole.
- Also, the product has various water settings for many cups, and as learned, it is a feature that consumers found satisfactory.
- For individuals who're new to using a coffee maker, this device is easy-to-use and hence, according to users, can be used by beginners.
- The Cuisinart SS-10 Premium Single-Serve Coffeemaker features disadvantages that are contradictive in nature. For one, some users reported the device to be extremely loud during operation which is as opposed to the quietness noted by other users.
- Also, speed in some cases is reported to be insufficient. This once again contradicts the commanded speed of the device.
- One disadvantage that isn't contradicting is the cheap build quality of the device. Users faced out the fact that it affected the longevity of the device—since any hard fall might break its frame. The product is finally closed by the possibility of defects. Some users told their copy of the product breaking down on the first use or after some mixed use.
Keurig K55/K-Classic Coffee Maker, K-Cup Pod, Single Serve, Programmable, Black
- Brews multiple k-cup pod sizes: (6, 8, 10 ounce) - the most popular k-cup pod brew sizes. Use the 6 ounce brew size to achieve the strongest brew.
- Large 48 ounce water reservoir: Allows you to brew 6+ cups before having to refill, saving you time and simplifying your morning routine. The water reservoir is removable, making it easy to refill whenever you need to.
- Descaling: An important part of cleaning your keurig brewer. This process helps to remove calcium deposits, or scale, that can build up inside a coffee maker over time.
- Auto-off: An auto-off feature is easily programmed to turn off your coffee maker after it has been idle for two hours, helping to save energy.
- Simple button controls: Just insert a pod, select your desired cup brew size, and brew a great-tasting cup in under a minute.
- The power button of the coffee maker is easily located, and this is commendable according to users.
- Also, brewing coffee is extremely easy to do, and consumers recommended this product to users since the experience is satisfactory. Partly, this is due to the ease of operation of the coffee maker which makes it suitable for use by even beginners.
- In addition to the above, the reservoir of the device is significant, and this results in more serving. And since that's necessarily what users want, space is very much appreciated.
- Cleaning the device is also remarkably easy to do. Likewise, users said maintaining the coffee maker is stress and hassle-free.
- On the part of the price, users found the product budget-friendly enough to act as an incentive to individuals with varying budgets.
- Finally, from the comments made by various users, the coffee maker has a filter that aids the user (drinking) experience.
- Some users reported their devices having gimmicky performance which affected factors such as brew time and coffee quality. These were not appreciated and hence, affected the experience.
- The product in some cases (user preferences) also appears large. In turn, portability is not an incentive that this product possesses. Still, users said its frame is mediumly sized for a single serve coffee maker.
- In some cases, there have been reports of the product not being functional or users being delivered used products. The latter even ends with users complaining about short lifespan as opposed to users who recorded more than a year of use out of the product.
BLACK+DECKER 12-Cup Thermal Coffeemaker, Black/Silver, CM2035B
- 12-Cup Thermal Carafe - The large capacity carafe is double-walled and vacuum-sealed to keep your coffee at optimal drinking temperature for hours
- Customizable Brewing Options - Drink your favorite coffee every morning using features like the brew strength selector and the option for small-batch (1-4 cup) brewing that maintains all the flavor of a full brew
- Evenstream Showerhead - The Evenstream Showerhead dispenses water evenly over the packed coffee, extracting maximum flavor and wasting less
- No-Drip Perfect Pour Spout - Don't put up with annoying spills, the carafe spout is designed to prevent spills and drips while pouring
- Wide-Mouth Carafe Opening - The carafe is designed with a wide opening for fast, easy cleanup with a damp towel
- The product according to users gives bigger servings than other products they've used. Users noted that the coffee maker is extremely quiet and portable.
- The latter being as a result of the physical design of the product—which as remarked, is also appealing.
- In addition to these things, the quality of the coffee prepared is top-notch as users found the taste rich/thick.
- Regarding the product's ease of use, it has features like water level indicator and last setting operation complementing the overall experience. As a result of this, users couldn't help but make recommendations on the product's behalf.
- Cleaning the coffee maker is also easy, and this luckily extends to the maintenance of the product too (according to regular users).
As complements and if you're wondering about delivery speed and available customer service, then the commendations both received should alleviate any doubt as to their effectiveness.
- The clock fitted on the product is hard to read, especially in the case of tall people. Users complained about weak viewing angles in that regard.
- Also, the product comes with no filter, and the build quality isn't inspiring since a user reported that the texts on the buttons were being rubbed off after some use.
- On the part of the temperature of the coffee, users complained that the product doesn't produce enough lasting heat. Still, they said it at least lasted for more than 30 minutes after brewing.
Hamilton Beach 49981A Single Serve Scoop Coffee Maker
- Brew your own ground Coffee with single serve scoop filter
- Fast brewing. Brew an 8 ounce cup in less than 90 seconds and a 14 ounce Travel mug in under 2. 5 minutes
- Flexible. Uses a mesh scoop filter so it can be brewed with your choice of coffee grounds
- Custom cup. Brews a single serve cup to your liking with regular (automatic drip) and bold options
- Durable. Designed with durable, easy to clean Stainless Steel to ensure longevity. Built in stand for Coffee mugs
- The Hamilton Beach 49981A Single Serve Scoop Coffee Maker, from user comments, is quick to brew strong coffee that retains heat for long periods.
- Users also said the device is easy to use and clean. For the former, they recommended it to individuals new to coffee makers since it has no learning curve. And for the latter, they appreciated the ease since it also enhances the lifespan of the product.
- Continuing, it has a working height and small footprints which aids portability of the product.
- The clean look, according to users (once more) is appreciated since it fits right in with all the gadget in the kitchen while also saving up on space.
- The product is also easy to maintain, and users only had to do it once a month to get benefits like cleaner taste from coffee and better overall lifespan.
- Complementing these things is the price which buyers found light and easy on the budget. They consider it an incentive that makes the product ideal for individuals on a tight budget.
- As a result of the product not having the programme selection or better yet, as one user said, "it's old-school," individuals might have a preference for other products. Also, some users complained about the rather short power cable and the plastic scent in the first ten cups of coffees.
- The reservoir of the product is also rather small as learned from comments left by users. They made mention that the coffee maker could only hold 12 oz of water at a time. Some users didn't appreciate having to fill it up every time.
- Finally, there's a bit of splashing due to the drip trays provided by the coffee maker. This, according to users led to additional cleaning.
The products aforementioned are some of the best ones you can buy at their respective price ranges. So, all you have to do is go through them, evaluate them based on their pros and cons, and then pick one that you think best sates your needs.


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In 1920, the city of Cincinnati embarked on a major engineering project–the construction of a subway beltline system encircling the city that would provide residents in the suburban neighborhoods convenient access to downtown Cincinnati, as well as a seamless transfer from the numerous interurban railway lines directly to the central business district.
The downtown portion of the subway was to include of a stretch of tunnel constructed within the emptied bed of the old Miami & Erie Canal, over which the grand Central Parkway was to run. Beginning at Walnut Street, the subway route was to follow the canal bed west to Plum Street, then north to Brighton Bridge, a 2-mile stretch of tunnel replacing the old canal. An additional 14 miles of subway line, some tunnel but mostly open track, was to navigate its way in a clockwise fashion past Northside and Clifton, curving east through St. Bernard and Norwood, then turning south through Oakley and Hyde Park, and then moving in a southwesterly direction along a bluff above the Ohio River until it reconnected in the downtown.
The Rapid Transit Records collection contains 14 boxes of photographs (approximately 3850 prints) and 27 boxes of negatives (approximately 6580 negatives). Cellulose nitrate and acetate negatives have been identified and are in various stages of deterioration. Due to the sensitivity of nitrate film, a photographic service experienced in handling this type of material was located for the scanning phase of the project. Because cellulose nitrate negatives are considered a hazardous material, ARB has coordinated with the University of Cincinnati Libraries Preservation Services to place the nitrate negatives in cold storage after scanning. Pending the approval of all scans and final completion of the digitization project, Preservation Services will be responsible for coordinating the safe destruction of the nitrate negatives according to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) guidelines.
The construction of this 16-mile subway route was separated into 9 sections, with construction and engineering companies bidding on each section. Despite the hard work of both engineers and construction crews, the subway would be left unfinished due to circumstances beyond their control, including World War I inflation, poor project management, and a general lack of support and interest from both city officials and Cincinnatians as time drug on and the automobile gained popularity. Of the 16 miles and 9 sections planned for the subway route, only 7 miles and 5 sections were constructed, and these were left unfinished with no rails laid on tracks and no fixtures installed in stations. Over the past 8 decades, new highway and road construction has resulted in the dismantling of all but 2.2 miles of tunnel beneath Central Parkway, part of which runs through the downtown from Walnut Street to Plum Street, then north to Hopple Street, and 3 underground stations located at the Race Street, Liberty Street and Brighton Avenue intersections of Central Parkway. The stations and tunnel continue to be maintained by the city on a regular basis.
The primary task of the Rapid Transit Commission and the 1917 Bauer Bill (Senate Bill 264, which authorized the formation of a commission for the design and construction of a rapid transit system) was not the construction of the subway alone, but the construction of Central Parkway, the "grand boulevard" that was to replace the Miami & Erie Canal. The Commission was also tasked with the secondary subway project to ensure that the Parkway was built, since the one could not commence before the other was underway, a means of ensuring the success of both.
When it was first proposed in a 1907 report, written by landscape architect George Kessler regarding the development of a city park system for Cincinnati, Central Parkway was meant to rival Boston's Commonwealth Avenue and the grand boulevards of Europe, to be landscaped and lined by stately brownstones and mansions. Accented by decorative lampposts, fountains, trees and shrubbery, the new boulevard was to provide a park-like atmosphere for Cincinnatians, with sidewalks to stroll and benches on which to relax and enjoy the scenery of the Parkway as it wound its way north from Walnut Street in the downtown business district to Lundlow Avenue in the residential neighborhood of Clifton.
The Parkway and the tunnel section of the subway would share a portion of the same route, beginning just east of Walnut Street at the Reading Road and Eggleston Avenue split – the site of the new Hollywood Casino—running west past Main and Vine Streets, continuing on past Race and Elm Streets to the Plum Street curve, where it would head north past Liberty Street and Mohawk Place, then under Brighton Bridge and past Marshall Avenue and Hopple Street to Ludlow Avenue. At this point, Central Parkway would terminate, while the subway being built beneath it would exit the old canal's path and emerge on open track continuing its circuitous route east through St. Bernard and Norwood and on toward Oakley.
When construction of the Parkway commenced in 1926, the majority of Cincinnati's commuters were expected to utilize the subway for their transportation needs. Conversely, the landscaped Parkway was expected to provide a scenic route for touring motorists travelling through the Over the Rhine district and other neighborhoods bordering the route into the downtown business district. In the downtown area, it would provide a park-like setting for residents living in the grand brownstones to be built, as well as for shoppers and businessmen wanting to relax and take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city's pace.
By 1924, no construction had started on the Parkway. Delays encountered during subway construction shifted focus, and funds, to the secondary project. The Commission requested the City Engineer to begin drawing up plans for the Parkway in 1921, when Sections 1, 2, and 3 were nearly complete. Due to the Parkway being laid out over the former canal's right of way, surveying and excavation were required to ensure a consistent width and grade of the road surface, which was previously raised in areas where bridges crossed over the canal, or lower in areas where streets ended at the canal. Entrances to homes and businesses along the Parkway's route needed to be adjusted based on the new grading.
Central Parkway was completed and opened to the public in October, 1928. Unfortunately, with the failure to complete the subway and the later construction of the Millcreek Expressway parallel to the Parkway (and ultimately the construction of I-75 which severely limited accessibility to the area), the importance of the Parkway as a front for major civic and commercial buildings was lost to the riverfront. Residential development did not occur as expected, either. Very few buildings have been constructed along the Parkway over the past decades, with the exception of the Kroger Company headquarters and the School for Creative and Performing Arts among the few. Restoration and adapted reuse of some buildings contemporary with the Parkway's construction has seen a rise, but mainly as residential centers consisting of small studio apartments and condominiums. Central Parkway, especially the section north of the Plum Street elbow, has endured a roller coaster ride of economic and civic hardships and recoveries, but with no significant upswing on the horizon.
Location: Walnut Street to Charles Street
Type: Tunnel
Stations included: Race Street Station
Length: 0.5 miles
Contractor: D.P. Foley General Contractors
Dates of Construction: January 28, 1920—December 1921
D.P. Foley General Contractors of Cincinnati won the bid to construct Section 1, a stretch of subway tunnel to be built within the emptied canal bed from Walnut Street west to the turn at Plum Street, and continuing north in the canal to Charles Street. Foley Contractors lifted the first shovelful of earth from the emptied canal bed on January 28, 1920. Work on Section 1 was completed in December, 1921 and included the dismantling of bridges over the canal, reinforcement of building foundations located along the route, and construction of Race Street Station.
Location: 2 = Charles Street to Oliver Street; 3 = Oliver Street to Mohawk Bridge
Type: Tunnel
Stations included: Liberty Street Station
Length: 1.0 miles
Contractor: Hickey Brothers
Dates of Construction: 2 = January, 1920—November, 1921; 3 = September, 1920—February, 1923
Hickey Brothers of Columbus, Ohio, were selected for Sections 2 and 3. Section 2 continued the tunnel construction within the canal bed from Charles Street to Oliver Street, with a below-ground station built at Liberty Street. Work was completed in November, 1921, although the station was not finished. Section 3 continued north from Oliver Street to just past the Mohawk Bridge. This work included dismantling the elaborate bridge that could be raised and lowered over the canal to allow boats to pass under. In 1923, Hickey Brothers established an office in Cincinnati to manage the subway construction work and branch out into other local construction contracts.
Location: Mohawk Bridge to Brighton Bridge
Type: Tunnel
Stations included: Brighton Station
Length: 0.5 miles
Contractor: Fred R. Jones, Company
Dates of Construction: June, 1921—January, 1923
The Fred R. Jones Company won the contract for Section 4, which ran north from Mohawk to Brighton. This was the last section of subway tunnel to be constructed within the old canal bed. This stretch would include building the Brighton Station, one of the below-ground subway stations. Additional work to reinforce structures along the route was required, including underpinning of the Bellevue Brewery foundation as seen in the image of a blueprint below. The construction of a new bridge at the Crosstown Bridge site was also required. This bridge would later be dismantled, replaced by the concrete bridge which stands today.
Location: Brighton Bridge to Hopple Street
Type: Open track and Surface Tunnel
Stations included: None
Length: 1.5 miles
Contractor: Hickey Brothers
Dates of Construction: December, 1921—February, 1924
The Hickey Brothers won the final 5 bids, for Sections 5 through 9. Section 5 required blasting a one-and-a-half mile section of the hillside between Brighton and Hopple Street for tunnel construction. Many structures, both residential and commercial, were damaged during this phase of construction and claims were made to the city for reciprocity. Thousands of dollars in damage claims were paid out to Cincinnatians at this time. Photographs of home interiors documenting the damage were taken as evidence and may be found in the collection. These images provide great insight to domestic lifestyle of this area of Cincinnati during the 1920s.
Location: Hopple Street to Mitchell Avenue
Type: Open Track and Tunnel
Stations included: Ludlow Avenue Station, Clifton Avenue Stationl
Length: 3.5 miles
Contractor: Hickey Brothers
Dates of Construction: December, 1921—February, 1924
Construction of the open-track Section 6 from Hopple Street to Mitchell Avenue was completed by the Hickey Brothers Contractors in February, 1924. This stretch of surface track included two surface stations which spanned both sides of the tracks, for passengers to board and exit the train cars. One station was built at Ludlow Avenue and the other at Clifton Avenue. Both have since been dismantled, but images of the roughed-out stations give an idea of just how extensive the subway was meant to be and how determined the contractors were to complete their assigned portions.
Location: Mitchell Avenue to Oakley
Type: Open track and Tunnel
Stations included: St. Bernard, Paddock, Montgomery, Forest, and Oakley Stations (none were built)
Length: 5.5 miles
Contractor: Hickey Brothers
Dates of Construction: July, 1924—1926
The remaining Sections 7—9 would encompass construction of the 5.5 mile stretch from Mitchell Avenue to Oakley, and include both open-surface tracks as well as tunnels beneath St. Bernard, Harris Avenue, and the B&O Railroad. A great deal of surveying and excavation was done for a portion of these sections, but work would come to an end in 1926 due to a variety of reasons, including a lack of funds (the $6 million budget was spent by 1926) and a lack of interest by both the city government and the citizenry as a whole.


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That bright sparkling glow in the night sky on Wednesday? It was astronaut pee. Astronauts aboard the space shuttle Discovery dumped about 150 pounds of waste water and urine into space. Makes you wonder if other mysteries of the cosmos have similar mundane explanations. The beginning of life on Earth? Probably started by an ice ball of pee from some passing alien craft.
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I grew up in the Southwest where Mexican food was abundant and super easy to find. Some places were better than others, as is common everywhere. Sometimes I miss my favorite red cheese enchiladas from my favorite Mexican restaurant restaurant as well as their best in the whole universe freshly made tortilla chips and tomato salsa. Whenever I visit, I hit that place and take a whole vat of that salsa home with me. A must! I have yet to duplicate their red sauce for enchiladas but it will be happening folks…I promise you that. I need that red sauce in my life! LOL
Since moving to the country, I now make my own Mexican food if we aren't in the city near us including this dish called Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas. For the self proclaimed Mexican Food Specialists out there..of which I know there are many, this is totally gringo style but oh so utterly flavorful and ah-mazing.
I made these last night after a day outside with the family. We were super hungry after working outside in the garden, mowing the super size lawn, feeding and watering the chicks, and taking a family walk, these chicken enchiladas were just perfect to fill our hungry bellies. I made a double batch as I do every time so next time we get the bug for some enchilada goodness, these will be ready to go.
- 3 Chicken Breasts, Boiled or Steamed and Shredded (I boil until done in half chicken broth/half water)
- 1 Tsp. Olive Oil
- 3/4 C. Diced White Onion
- 1, 4 oz. can of Fire Roasted Green Chiles
- 5 Garlic Cloves, Minced
- 1/2 C. Fresh Cilantro (halved-1/4 C. for filling and 1/4 C. for sprinkling on top)
- 1, 28 oz. can of Green Chile Enchilada Sauce
- 3 C. of Montery Jack Shredded Cheese (I sometimes mix pepper jack in too, depending on what I have on hand.)
- 1 Package of Corn Tortillas (I use Tortilla Land which are uncooked)
- Sour Cream
- Cut your chicken breasts up into thirds. Either steam them or boil them to cook through. Drain and shred the meat. Tip-to make this super easy on you, if you have a Kitchenaid Mixer, you can place the hot steamed or boiled meat in the Kitchenaid bowl and use the dough hook to shred it up nicely and quickly. Careful not to start it off too fast. Start off on low as hot chicken flying can happen if you start the dough hook too fast. This method works well only if the chicken is still hot. The fibers tighten up if you allow the meat to cool.
- For the enchiladas, heat the olive oil in a large cast iron pan on med/high. Add the diced onion and saute for 3-4 minutes. Add the drained can of green chiles to the onion. Saute an additional 2-3 minutes. Add the minced garlic and stir into onions and green chiles for 30 -40 seconds. Add 3/4 of large can of enchilada sauce to the mixture of veggies in the cast iron pan. Add the shredded chicken and 1/4 C. cilantro and stir the mixture together to combine evenly.
- Preheat your oven to 350
- To assemble your enchiladas, using a 9 by 13 inch greased pan, place a cooked corn tortilla in the baking pan. (If using the Tortilla Land Corn Tortillas, you will need to follow package directions to cook the tortilla first. These come in the refrigerated section and I find them to be fresher than the tortillas on the end cap in the grocery store.)
- Spoon the enchilada mixture (about 2-3 tbsp)and a couple tablespoons of shredded cheese over the mixture in the tortilla. Wrap the tortilla around the mixture by folding each side as if hugging the mixture and turn the seam side down to face the pan. Repeat. Place the enchilada filled tortillas in a long row and allow them to sit snug next to each other. Reserve enough cheese to sprinkle on top. Once your pan is full of enchiladas lined up next to each other- about 10, pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the top. If you have any extra chicken mixture you can spoon that over the top as well. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and cilantro. Place in the oven for 15 minutes to allow the cheese to melt and the enchiladas to heat through.
This recipe doubles nicely. I am a big believer in getting double for the trouble. If the food processor comes out to shred cheese, I am shredding enough for a couple big portions. If you've ever washed the pieces of a food processor, you know what I am talking about. If I have time, I will assemble a second pan and freeze for another meal. If I don't have the time, I will make enough of the the enchilada mixture by doubling all the ingredients except the tortillas and cheese and freeze a large Zip Loc of the enchilada mixture. The next time I make these enchiladas, I will just need to defrost the enchilada mixture reheat it, and construct the enchiladas in the pan using the same directions above,
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A British backpacker jailed for 10 years in India on drugs charges following a "grossly unfair" trial lost his appeal yesterday.
Patrick Malluzzo from Dartford, Kent, was convicted of possessing cannabis following a trial conducted in Hindi in 2006.
After waiting four years for his appeal to be heard, the 32-year-old's conviction was upheld by the High Court of Rajasthan.
A Fair Trials International spokesman said: "Patrick has been through a horrendous ordeal since his arrest in 2004 and was convicted after a grossly unfair trial."
Source: http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/briton-loses-appeal-over-india-drugs-14695536.html#ixzz0gT6heO4I


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Contraction (Grammar)
Labor and delivery in being pregnant is a vital period of every girl's life. It's possible you'll worry you're calling your doctor with a false alarm, or that your contractions do not warrant heading to the hospital just but. Casual contractions are quick types of different words that folks use when talking casually. You may need seen that the word will not is just a little completely different from the other contractions. Make the most of these contractions and follow your leisure, breathing or no matter you plan to make use of to deal with labor. Subtract the beginning time of the earlier contraction from the beginning time of this contraction and you'll know how far aside your contractions are. Contractions are there, however don't get longer, stronger and nearer together, so you may not see the physical and emotional issues that come with actual labor. Maintain a notepad and watch handy with the intention to document the length and time between contractions.
Feeding begins the releases of Oxytocin hormone which causes contractions and helps the uterus preserve firmness. They do not get closer collectively, don't increase with strolling, don't improve in how long they last and don't really feel stronger over time, as contractions do if you end up in true labour.
As your contractions turn out to be extra regular (approximately 7-10 minutes aside), it is a good idea for you or someone else to telephone the hospital. It may be difficult to find out if contractions mean your baby is on the best way or if your uterus is just training.
Although the contractions may be uncomfortable, you will be able to relax in between contractions. Nevertheless, if you're writing an educational paper or anything else that's formal, you may want to keep away from contractions. Finally, there are just a few circumstances during which apostrophes are used to symbolize the omission of some material in instances which aren't exactly contractions. These contractions are usually not painful and do not occur at common intervals.
Several sets of demonstrative pronouns originated as contractions of aquí (here) + pronoun, or pronoun + otro/a (different): aqueste, aqueso, estotro etc. I'm 39 weeks baby mendacity breech and have been having contractions which have gotten stronger (however not more common) for a full week.


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Justin Bartels is a photographer and videographer working in San Diego, California. He graduated from Art Centre College of Design and the California State University of San Marcos. He specialises in commercial sport and fashion photography, taking commissions whilst working on his own personal projects, such as Impression, an exploration of the confines of female clothing. Justin's work has featured in L'Officiel Espana, FStoppers, Musée Magazine, Huffington Post and Harper's Bazaar.
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A preventive program is a cooperative effort by the patient, dentist, and dental staff to preserve the natural dentition and supporting structures by preventing the onset, progress, and recurrence of dental diseases and conditions.
Preventing dental disease starts at home with good oral hygiene and a balanced diet. It is continued in the dental office by the efforts of your dentist and dental hygienist to promote, restore, and maintain your oral health.
Prevention also includes regular dental exams, cleanings, and x-rays. Sealants and fluoride are also great preventive treatments that help protect the teeth.
Prevention helps avoid serious and costly dental problems and is the key to having a healthy, confident, beautiful smile.
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4-H Leadership Opportunities Teach Lifelong Skills
For Wesley Kemp of Cavalier, attending the 2015 National 4-H Conference in Chevy Chase, Md., was a life-changing experience. During the civic engagement conference, delegates ages 15 to 19 from throughout the U.S., U.S. territories and Canada participate in round-table discussions to help address a challenge that a federal agency poses. Then the youth make presentations to the agency.
Kemp's round-table group tackled how to inspire more youth to explore careers in science, technology, engineering and math, and presented suggestions to NASA and the National Science Foundation.
The conference is one of several national and statewide leadership development opportunities available to North Dakota youth through 4-H, according to Rachelle Vettern, leadership and volunteer development specialist with the North Dakota State University Extension Service's Center for 4-H Youth Development. Others include national programs such as National 4-H Congress and Citizenship Washington Focus, and statewide programs such as the Extension Youth Conference and 4-H Ambassadors.
These experiences also can lead to other opportunities, as past National 4-H Conference attendee Billie Lentz of Rolla (pictured above) discovered in July when she attended the Global 4-H Network Summit in Ottawa, Canada. It encourages youth to network with industry leaders.
"It was incredible to walk into a room with people of every background and know that the thread that connected us all was 4-H," she says. "4-H has taught me skills that will last me a lifetime, including interview skills, professionalism, persistence, hard work, leadership, how to improve from failure, how to step up to new challenges and how to make a difference."
Discover all that 4-H offers by learning about leadership development opportunities for youth and hearing more of Wesley and Billie's story.
Transforming Lives Through Education
Six years ago, about the time Vawnita Best gave up a 15-year career involving extensive travel to stay at home to raise her then-2-year-old son and help her husband build their registered Angus herd, she was accepted into the NDSU Extension Service's Rural Leadership North Dakota program.
"I was excited to find a leadership program structured for people with a passion for North Dakota, agriculture and community," the Watford City rancher says.
The 18-month leadership development program helps participants think critically and creatively, communicate effectively, do strategic planning and manage conflict. They also learn about agricultural and rural policy, economic trends that could affect North Dakota, innovative ways to fund local and regional development projects, civic engagement, the value of coalitions and partnerships, and industry and community advocacy.
RLND is one of many examples of NDSU Extension's educational approach that provides North Dakota citizens with the information they need to make changes in their life and community. The concept is called transformational education.
"In transformational education, Extension staff make a conscious and continued effort to provide information in a way that will serve as a catalyst for individual and community change," says Lynette Flage, director of Extension's Center for Community Vitality. "It's really getting people to make that step to transform themselves."
Here are more ways Extension extends knowledge and changes lives through transformational education.
September is Family Meals Month
Eating together as a family has many benefits. Meals eaten as a family tend to be more healthful. They also give families an opportunity to communicate and strengthen relationships.
If you are looking to help your kids succeed in school, family mealtimes can help. Teens who eat together more often with their families do better in school, earning more A's and B's than their counterparts who do not eat together as often.
Meals eaten with family members usually include less fat, less pop and more fruits and vegetables. Family meals also tend to be higher in calcium, fiber and other essential nutrients.
Celebrate Family Meals Month by visiting NDSU Extension's The Family Table for information on how to get your family eating together more often and to take the Family Table Challenge.
NDSU Extension Service Develops Drought Resources
In response to the drought conditions facing much of North Dakota, the NDSU Extension Service has developed multiple resources for farmers, ranchers, gardeners and homeowners. The NDSU Extension Service Drought website is the comprehensive resource for all things related to drought. It includes links to:
* The FeedList - bringing together buyers and sellers who have or need feedstuffs (hay, pasture, corn, etc.). The site also may be used to donate or receive donations.
* The most current Drought News.
* Weather conditions updated every five minutes through the North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network.
* Lawns, gardens and trees resources for homeowners.
* Ways to help someone experiencing stress during tough times.
Helping Communities Take Charge of Their Future
Rural North Dakota communities often struggle to strengthen their economy.
To assist them, the NDSU Extension Service partnered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Development program on the Stronger Economies Together (SET) program. Through SET, communities work collaboratively on an economic development plan that builds on the region's current and emerging economic strengths.
Community and business leaders in Logan, McIntosh and Emmons counties were the first to take advantage of SET. Their goals were to increase tourism, improve access to local foods and health care, and get more youth involved in leadership roles.
SET is one of several ways NDSU Extension helps create vital communities. Extension provides the research-based information and connections to experts and resources that allow communities to make informed decisions and build on opportunities to meet citizens' needs now and in the future.
Visit the Center for Community Vitality for more information about NDSU Extension's community vitality efforts.
NDSU Extension Offers Spring Fever Garden Forums
For the fourth consecutive year, the NDSU Extension Service will host a series of forums to help families care for their gardens and landscapes. The Spring Fever Garden Forums will be held on Monday nights beginning on March 20 and going to April 10. Sessions run from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. CDT.
"This is a great opportunity for gardeners to learn about trends and see the latest research from NDSU," says Tom Kalb, NDSU Extension horticulturist.
Presentations on selecting trees and shrubs, caring for lawns in the spring, building raised beds, attracting butterflies, growing berries and landscaping shaded areas are made before a live audience in Fargo and delivered to more than 30 NDSU Extension Service sites across the state. Gardeners also have the option of viewing the live presentations on their home computer.
Registration is available online or through your county office of the NDSU Extension Service.
New Extension Program Encourages Family Meals
Eating together as a family has many benefits.
Meals eaten as a family tend to be more healthful. They also give families an opportunity to communicate and strengthen relationships. Plus, teens who eat with their family regularly are less likely to get involved in risky behaviors such as smoking, drinking and taking drugs.
On Jan. 1, 2017, the North Dakota State University Extension Service is launching "The Family Table: Eat, Savor, Connect," a program to provide families with tips, meal plans, recipes and conversation starters to help make family meals happen. The team who developed this program includes Extension food and nutrition and family science specialists.
"The Family Table: Eat, Savor, Connect" website will provide information on monthly topics, such as meal planning, making mealtime fun, cooking basics, buying nutritious food on a limited budget, getting kids involved in meal preparation, and family fitness. The site also will have links to related events in counties throughout the state.
You'll be able to sign up for an electronic newsletter with recipes and tips, and follow the program on Facebook for more tips, meal plans and ideas for getting conversations going during family meals.
Visit The Family Table website to learn more.
NDSU Extension FCS Programs Target Prevention
Health and wellness are among the biggest challenges facing North Dakota, as well as the rest of the nation.
North Dakotans' obesity rates doubled from 12 percent in 1990 to 25 percent in 2005 and rose to more than 27 percent in 2012 (the latest statistics available). More than one-third of North Dakotans have high cholesterol and 29 percent have high blood pressure. Also, more than 72 percent of North Dakotans do not eat fruits and vegetables at the levels health experts recommend, and nearly half don't get enough physical activity.
The North Dakota State University Extension Service is working to reverse those trends with its family and consumer science (FCS) programs. Extension provides educational FCS programming in three areas - family economics, human development and family science, and nutrition, food safety and health - through Extension FCS agents in 32 counties across the state.
Statistics show Extension's educational efforts such as the Family Nutrition Program (FNP) and Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) are making a difference. These programs help low-resource families and youth make healthful food choices, increase their physical activity, get the most nutritious food for the money they spend on groceries and become savvier about food safety.
NDSU Extension's FCS programs are also making a difference in other areas. Read the full story on our Ag News site.
Extension Agronomist Helps Ethiopian Farmers
North Dakota State University Extension Service agronomist Hans Kandel, traveled to Ethiopia for 2 1/2 weeks in July to share his technical skills and expertise with local farmers.
"Local farmers are hardworking but lack knowledge about some of the essential principles of farming, for instance the utilization of nitrogen-fixing bacteria, recycling of nutrients and proper plant distribution," Kandel says.
He represented the NDSU Plant Sciences Department and NDSU Extension Service during his teaching assignment, which was part of the Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Farmer-to-Farmer (FTF) program that promotes economic growth, food security and agricultural development in East Africa. This is the first time CRS has been involved in the 28-year-old FTF program.
Kandel was able to help up to 140 producers in seven villages. Farmers received training from Kandel on how to utilize manure and compost, and how to use legume inoculation with appropriate bacteria to increase dry bean production and quality.
Kandel also trained 15 agricultural development workers, who will follow up with the farmers who participated in the local training sessions.
To read more about Kandel's work, visit our Ag News site.
Consider Pros, Cons of Alternative Grain Storage
Grain can be stored in many types of containers, but all storage options should keep the grain dry and provide adequate aeration to control grain temperature.
"Grain must be dry and cool (near the average outdoor temperature) when placed in alternative storage facilities because providing adequate, uniform airflow to dry grain or cool grain coming from a dryer is not feasible in these facilities," says Ken Hellevang, an NDSU Extension Service agricultural engineer.
With harvest in full swing across North Dakota, many producers should look carefully at the advantages and disadvantages of the nontraditional storage methods they are considering.
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Steroid alternatives actually refer to that, which gives steroid like results. You will normally find it in products like boosters, nutritional supplements enhancers etc. These steroid alternatives contain a combination of both natural ingredients and certain synthetic components which behave similar to steroids but do not cause any harmful side effects. Unlike regular steroids, you don't need any prescription to obtain these. These products are legal and easily available over the counter.To avoid the associated side effects, nowadays most bodybuilders prefer to take these steroid alternatives.
Are steroid alternatives as effective as legal steroids
The steroid alternatives contain herbal ingredients which actually help to boost the function of the glands of your body to produce an effect similar to that of regular steroids. They produce specific hormones in your body. When you consider buying these steroid alternatives, you should have a careful look at its ingredients if they are legal. Normally, the names of these steroid alternatives are similar to that of the regular steroids. One of the vital hormones responsible for the development and growth of muscles is testosterone. When you take steroid alternatives, its natural ingredients see to it that the pituitary gland stimulate the testes to produce hormones whose function is similar to that of testosterone.Butsteroid alternatives is not something which you can purchase at GNC or Walmart, you have to acquire it online.
The safety factor
As per the USADA department, the steroid alternatives are legal and can be safely consumed by any average person without any kind of hesitation. If you consider the legal ground, then these are actually certified products which promise you effective results in terms of developing lean muscle. The fact is these steroid alternatives are very effective and much safe when compared to regular steroids. So it should be noted that regular steroids are not recommended for human use and so every athlete should shift to the steroid alternatives.
The availability
If you are under the idea that steroid alternatives are available at the GNC or Walmart, then you are wrong. The fact is, these legal steroids are not available in these stores. In order to acquire them, you have to do some research and buy them online from the trusted and reliable sites. Some of you may not agree to this fact and try to prove that, you can purchase at GNC or Walmart. Then let me tell you, that sometimes these stores sell you fake dietary supplements in the name of steroid alternatives which you should never purchase and should strictly stay away from these fake products. The products these stores like GNC and Walmart sell, are of much inferior quality and will not give you satisfactory results. Sometimes you will find that the ingredients used in these products are not even safe for your health. So, instead of putting your health at risk, it is advised that you do not purchase such steroid alternatives from these stores,instead do a little bit of research and get it from some reliable site.


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Thailand Recommendations
Thailand is a country with a wonderful culture and stunning beaches. And it is a remarkably affordable destination. Small wonder that many South Africans choose to visit Thailand. Two groups of friends recently independently asked me what is worthwhile seeing while you are there, so I decided to share what I enjoyed most.
Grand Palace in Bangkok
I think that it is worthwhile spending a few days in Bangkok sightseeing. And one of the most spectacular sights to see is the Grand Palace. The palace is actually a whole complex of buildings, and one can spend hours there without seeing the same thing twice! We booked a guided tour in advance through our travel agent, and we were lucky enough to be the only people on the tour.
Summer Palace in Ayutthaya
The Bang Pa-In Royal Palace (also called the Summer Palace) is another fabulous palace complex that is a must see! The grounds are beautifully kept and spacious, and the whole place just has a wonderful tranquility to it. There are day tours from Bangkok to Ayutthaya, which usually include the palace as well as some of the historical wats (Buddhist temples).
Phi Phi Island
If you are visiting Thailand for a beach holiday, Phi Phi Island is the place to be! It is more expensive than Phuket, but the natural beauty of the island more than makes up for the cost! There is a two hour speed boat transfer to the island, and the view along the way is just wonderful.
Some Tips
Book your holiday through a travel agent – it is just so much easier to have everything planned out and paid in advance when travelling to a country that is not predominately English speaking.
If you are worried about the current unrest in Thailand, talk to your travel agent for information. She should be able to provide you with up to date information about the region(s) that you plan to visit.


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Springtime doesn't just bring flowers, short shorts and silly Red Sox pranks. No ma'am, it also brings new information on HDTVs that will be released throughout the year. Someone at BGR got a hold of Sony's HDTV roadmap for its LCD lineup and it looks like the XBR6, XBR7 and XBR8 will getting a little more than a new coat of paint, the XBR8 especially.
Let's start with that, the XBR8. The big news here is that it uses LED backlighting, which Sony calls TRILUMINOS. No, it's not the first TV with LED backlighting (Samsung had one last year in one of its DLPs), but it's still pretty significant. You'll also find the Bravia Engine 2 and some sort of contrast enhancer. I don't know about you, but when I read tech specs, I find flashy-sounding names (SUPER DUP3R CONTRAST HELP++) pretty annoying.
The lower tier LCDs, the XBR6 and XBR7, don't add LED backlighting, but instead see more tacked on upgrades. An extra HDMI port, Bravia Sync compatibility, etc. Oh, also! It looks like Sony has removed the standard yellow, white, red RCA inputs from the TVs. End of an era, or simply incomplete information? Time will tell, I suppose.
I know Samsung is going to be in town soon showing off their new TVs for the year, so it'll be interesting to see how they compare to Sony's. Well, compared to Sony's official offering; it wouldn't be smart to compare a couple of leaked spec sheets of questionable origins to live, "here's the TV and this is what it does" demos.


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Thanks and giving go hand in hand.
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. I love Christmas and Easter, don't get me wrong, as a Christian, those two mean the world to me and fit my beliefs.
Thanksgiving is different. It's a day to be thankful. A day to give back to those who are less fortunate. It's a day to enjoy a wonderful meal with family and friends. (Used to be a day to watch football, for me).
Check out this video on the brief history of Thanksgiving.
Holidays can be a time of sorrow for many. Whether they are grieving the loss of a loved one, are single without anyone around, those away to college and can't get home, family is too far away, etc. To those people, I would suggest going out and helping someone in need. They say if you help others, in return you are helping yourself heal.
There are organizations you can get plugged in to. Salvation Army is one. There are also food lockers you can donate food to. Or, you can see if you can visit a nursing home with someone who has no family nearby, or hospitals to spread some cheer. You can go to your search engine to find where to volunteer for Thanksgiving, locally.
This year a portion of my family will be doing the Run to Feed the Hungry. (My Darlin and I will be walking…just saying). This is the first time for us. I'm praying for decent weather, though. This organization raises a ton of money to help with the homeless and hungry in our area. It will be an honor to help in some small way.
Growing up poor and getting help from St. Vincent DePaul will always be a memory…good because we had a turkey, bad because we were poor and I knew it.
So, yes, thanks and giving go hand in hand. I'm thankful to have abundant blessings, and I don't mean monetarily. But am able to give of my time to help support someone in need.
I encourage you to pray/think about doing something for others less fortunate. We can always find ways to complain about our own circumstances, but I guarantee there are others far worse off.
Here's a little tidbit I wrote several years ago. I hope you'll enjoy it
From my family to you and yours, we wish you a very Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving.


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Microphyt's PhaeoSOL receives New Dietary Ingredient (NDI) Status from the FDA.
- PhaeoSOL is a natural microalgae-based nutritional ingredient aiming at improving the well-being of the elderly and preventing certain metabolic disorders
- Backed by proprietary efficacy data, PhaeoSOL key benefits will be presented at the 2019 Supply Side West show in Las Vegas (USA)
- Microphyt is the first European microalgae company which has received NDI Status from the FDA
Baillargues (France), October 15th, 2019 – Microphyt, a leading company in microalgae-based natural solutions for nutrition and well-being, announced that it has received New Dietary Ingredient (NDI) status from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its patented PhaeoSOL dietary ingredient. This decision allows Microphyt to accelerate the commercialization program of its lead product in the United States, the world's largest market for nutrition and well-being natural ingredients.
Microphyt received the FDA's Acknowledgement Without Objection letter within its 75-day evaluation period to respond. The recommended conditions of use allow a safe and high-dose of this ingredient in the dietary supplements. Proprietary preclinical data on PhaeoSOL have demonstrated significant nutritional benefits in the prevention of age-related cognitive decline. Compared to standard natural ingredients, the superior efficacy of PhaeoSOL was demonstrated and was associated with the synergy of unique bioactive compounds.
PhaeoSOL will first be presented at the SupplySide West show in Las Vegas, the largest gathering of health & nutrition professionals that takes place October 15-19, 2019. The world market for ingredients for these markets, represents more than US$ 70 billion with a share of natural ingredients (US$ 5 billion) that shows the strongest growth (8% per year). Among the natural ingredients, microalgae best meet consumer expectations thanks to their natural diversity, offering richness of molecules that can be produced in a close-controlled and sustainable way.
PhaeoSOL is produced in Microphyt's proprietary production technology. This patented process, developed in-house, solves the usual drawbacks of microalgae production. It is based on 5,000-litre tubular photobioreactors, which offer both high differentiation potential (access to a new diversity of species) and the ability to supply natural active ingredients in an industrial and standardized way. This technology, operated within an industrial production platform, has already made it possible to establish several commercial partnerships with key players in the sector.
Virginie Wasiolek, Regulatory Affairs Manager at Microphyt indicated « Thanks to the dedication of the whole Microphyt team, we have been able to place on the market our first flagship ingredient PhaeoSOL which is backed by a strong body of science and intellectual property. The FDA's decision confirms PhaeoSOL's safety".
Vincent Usache, Microphyt's CEO, said "This NDI notification is a significant milestone in our development and opens the door to the commercialization of PhaeoSOL in the US, which is the world-leading market for dietary supplements".
In addition of PhaeoSOL, and following its latest funding of €28.5 million, Microphyt is pursuing the development of its portfolio of microalgae-based natural solutions for nutrition and well-being with 10 nutritional active ingredients and 20 cosmetic active and functional ingredients being developed.
About Microphyt
Microphyt is a leading company in the production and marketing of microalgae-based natural active ingredients. With more than 10 years of expertise in this field, Microphyt draws from the untapped microalgae diversity to provide unique solutions for Nutrition and Wellness. Microphyt's technologies, developed in-house and patented, allow the controlled production of a wide variety of microalgae on an industrial scale and in a sustainable way. The company has 20 employees and has filed 5 patent families.
More information : www.microphyt.eu – Follow us on Linkedin and Twitter: @Microphyt
About NDI notification
The Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) requires that manufacturers and distributors who wish to market dietary supplements that contain "new dietary ingredients" notify the FDA about these ingredients. Generally, the notification must include information that is the basis on which the manufacturer or distributor has concluded that a dietary supplement containing a new dietary ingredient will reasonably be expected to be safe under the conditions of use recommended or suggested in the labeling.
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A friend of mine sent me a request from an acquaintance who was looking for a web designer. I emailed him to ask what he was looking for.
Client: I'm looking for a Website Developer who is great with e-commerce portals and setting up a Front End page Login/Registration. Pay is $40 for 2 hours because if you need more time you're not very good! Must be excellent with back-end sites based in WordPress formats.
Me: That seems low, but if it's a small project maybe I could turn it around quickly. What exactly do you need?
Client: I need a custom registration page to gather customer information and with multiple options of plans to choose from, some single-priced and some subscription-based. Then I need to be able to have them pay with PayPal and/or take credit cards both for the single payments and on a recurring basis. Based on their registration choice I need them to have access to different parts of the main website. It's just a quick fix. If you know what you are doing it won't take you more than two hours.
Me: What you're asking for is actually quite complicated, would take longer than two hours, and would cost significantly more than $40.
Client: I don't have a ton of money with this project that has taken 3 years and lots of time, energy, and money already. Plus let's live in reality, $20-$25 an hour for any gig is great in today's workplace!
Needless to say I ran away from this job as fast as I could.


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Virginie's favourites
This is the page where Virginie shares her favourite artists, the ones you don't hear on mainstream TV and radio. Check out the videos at the bottom of the page.
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Ghostly Beard
Ghostly Beard is an enigmatic character who chooses not to show his face so all you will ever see of him is this logo. However, although you may never see his face, you can know his name: Patrick Talbot. He is a wonderful musician, writes beautiful songs and puts together stylish arrangements, complete with guitar solos to die for, hot licks (and rhetoric). He experiments in different genres and plays all the instruments on his recordings. Amazing. I understand all his music is recorded and mixed at his home studio. His EP entitled Infinite – 4 songs and one instrumental – is extremely catchy and addictive. If I am not listening to it, I am replaying it in my head, yes, it's that good. I was fortunate and privileged enough to have a preview of the new album, one beautiful piece of Art. Now is time to discover some of the tracks from this new album here.
Theo Travis
Theo Travis is a renowned Jazz artist with a discography too long for this page. He plays with the greats and is also himself a great, if you see what I'm saying not so eloquently. He has just released a beautiful Album 'Open Air' which I strongly recommend along with the beautiful Theo Travis Double Talk 'Transgression', released in 2015. In fact I would recommend all his albums including all the collaboration albums with Robert Fripp for example. Theo was a member of Gong from 1999 to 2009 and in 2015 he joined David Gilmour's band for the 'Rattle that Lock' tour. Theo has also performed and recorded with David Sylvian, Bill Nelson, The Tangent, Roger Eno, Keith Tippett, Harold Budd, John Foxx, Steve Hillage, John Etheridge, Cipher and Mick Karn. Check out his biography here: Theo's Biography
Jayna Jennings
Jayna is a true musical artist, not just a fabulous singer, she also plays guitar, piano, mandolin, autoharp, and bass. Songwriting is her main passion and she already has an original repertoire of over 50 thought provoking songs.
I have bought, listened and really enjoyed her new album, Courtyards and Aviaries. Jayna has her own style and a strong musical identity. Her album features Matthew Mundy of Aquarium Rescue Unit, George Sandler of Brother Pudge and Dream Police, Mark Mundy of Across the Wide, and Don McCook of Squinting Patrick. Jayna's Courtyards and Aviaries is said to 'please even the most critical listener'… Well I couldn't agree more because I'm one them! And to top it all Jayna has chosen the beautiful Château de Chambord to illustrate her website page for Courtyards and Aviaries! How lovely is that?
Bud Collins Trio
This band sounds both classy and almost psychedelic, strangely in an English sort of way but they are from Connecticut. I couldn't find much information about them but I really enjoy their tunes and arrangements. Those overlapping harmony vocals are delicious, they have very interesting bass lines and grooves… that is what I call creative music but they call it 'Strange and beautiful pop music'. I have listened to their tracks on Bandcamp, my favourite song on the EP Quasarmoto is Blue Driver, really good stuff! Band members are: Chris Duers: Guitar, Vocals / Chris Weinland: Drums, Stick, Vocals, Guitar / Erik Haegar: Keyboards / Tony Castellano: Bass / Dave Shuman: Bass / Mike Ryan: Winds… Hold on a minute…how many musicians does it take to make a trio? I look forward to finding out more about them. Definitely a band to add to your playlist, record collection, or whatever it is you think cool or fit.
Aydenne Simone
When it comes to Jazz, Aydenne Simone is the REAL THING. I came across her on Social Media, but I could easily have met her in a London Jazz venue where she seems to perform regularly. Aydenne Simone has the voice and the stage presence of a classic Jazz singer and is it is lovely to see that such performers still exist, '4 octaves of Relaxed Classical Jazz'. She has the power and the subtlety, the timing and the fluency in phrasing that you only find in a true Jazz artist. She also sings the blues, my oh my does she sing the blues! (click on that YouTube video I included on the page and you'll see what I mean).
I strongly recommend her recently released album 'Blue Skies'. This album features: Liam Stevens – Piano, Joe Dessauer – Drums, Ashley de Neef – Bass, Tom Dring – Bass on 'Witchcraft'. This classy album is packed with energy and great versions of lovely Jazz Standards from Hymn to Freedom to My Funny Valentine via a version of Summertime with a twist, an unusual feel for that song which gives it a new lease of life. Find out more about this album (and other albums) on her website (Click on the album cover below). I love it, I love Jazz, I love Aydenne Simone!
The Puss Puss band
I discovered this trio on Twitter (my friend Ghostly Beard suggested I listen to them) then looked them up on bandcamp. Band members are : Tony Norris on drums, Steve Chilton on bass and Louise Wilson on guitar and vocals. There is this superb album entitled Big Toes and Fingers : "twelve refreshingly original tracks that mingle edgy, riffy rock with satire and sensitivity". I love the variety of vibes and sounds this trio can get, the lovely songwriting, the superb vocals and the tight energetic performance. Great stuff. Something is telling me the songs are penned by Louise Wilson, but maybe they are a joint effort (I can't tell from the liner notes). Louise fronts like a goddess, I love her engaging delivery, she cracks me up on the track Maybe . She makes me feel all sentimental on Already There. Another collection worth checking out.
Captain Sib
This is another mysterious band I met on Twitter. I think I have met Iain Fraser of Captain SIB to be more precise, the other members are Stuart Ireland and Billy Mushet. Apparently they have been making music for nearly 20 years now (well not that long really). You may never have seen them and there are rumours that they have never gigged. Basically a studio band (who can blame them?). In their own words: 'We have no main style, you should see the wardrobe'. Say no more.
I have listened to their music on Soundcloud and really enjoyed the variety of what they do. My favourite songs of theirs are Einstein and Punked out. I also like Subconscious Mind a lot. If you listen to their music you will notice that no two songs are the same, quite remarkable.
You can also listen to Captain SIB here.
TK Skinner
This Alternative-Pop duo are sisters Tonya and KiKi Skinner. I first met Kiki on Twitter and then Tonya introduced herself too! These two are vibrant characters writing and performing infectious hits full of hooks. I am told their dad sounds like Philip Bailey – I'd love to be introduced! I can hear their inspiration is very much in the 1980s musically (confirmed by what they say: " inspired by: George Michael, Savage Garden, Heart, Prince, U2, Marvin Gaye, WHAM!, The Bee Gees, Bananarama, and the Pet Shop Boys"). They have a fabulous alternative power pop sassy sound. You must listen to their music here and BUY their album …I love Somewhere Somewhere and Anxiety but I am waiting for their album CD in the post… Argh too long to wait.
Igor and the Hippie Land
Igor and the Hippie Land is a Paris-based indie rock band formed in 2010 (although they go back a long way) with Igor Stanislas on vocals, piano, guitars and Emmanuel Mac Manus on guitars and Mandolin (lyrics by Claire Gristwood). Bass: Philippe Henner, Drums: Alain Bidotnaude, Philippe Jeoffroy.
Their previous album Dig for Victory was featured on the Steve Lamacq's show on BBC6.
This band managed to crowdfund successfully their lovely new album, Wonderful Circle.
I like the rock/melodic rock/sometimes pop sometimes prog rock vibes of their music. It's worth more than a listen if you ask me.
Belinda M
I discovered and met singer-songwriter Belinda M on Twitter, and was instantly charmed by her fabulous, energetic pop songs and warm personality (I also love the way she credits her close ones for her success, SWEET!). I first heard and totally related to her song "I'm Not Broken" which is about 'finding happiness, self-confidence, and peace in the face of adversity'. Belinda has an amazing voice. She is a natural! Apparently she started music at the age of 4 because her parents discovered she was able to play the piano by ear. Now she sings and performs her songs accompanying herself with the guitar. She released a lovely EP in October 2016 which you can stream here or BUY HERE.
There is a new one to be released very soon, with a portion of the profits to go to charity. So watch out for it. Check out Belinda's website here.
Erin at Eleven
I met this cool artist on Twitter, listened to her music and discovered her properly on The After Eight Show where she was featured alongside other artists on this page. She says she is primarily a guitarist and then a singer (I relate to that). Well she is a songwriter I understand. I must say her singing is fabulous even as a first instrument. I really enjoy her music and will write more about her when I find out more! Listen to her music here… My favourite track is Bad, Bad Things but they're all fab.


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No. 13026/3/2012-Estt (Leave)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, P.G. & Pensions
(Department of Personnel & Training)
New Delhi, the 28th March, 2013.
Subject:- Consolidated instructions relating to action warranted against Government servants remaining away from duty without - authorization/grant of leave — Rule position
The undersigned is directed to say that various references are being received from Ministries/Departments seeking advice/post facto regularization of unauthorized absence. It has been observed that due seriousness is not being accorded by the administrative authorities to the various rule provisions, inter alia under the CCS(Leave) Rules, 1972, for taking immediate and appropriate action against Government servants staying away from duty without prior sanction of leave or overstaying the periods of sanctioned leave. It is reiterated that such absence is unauthorized and warrants prompt and stringent action as per rules. It has been observed that concerned administrative authorities do not follow the prescribed procedure for dealing with such unauthorized absence.


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LATE last week, Nicki Minaj dropped what might be 2014's Wrecking Ball moment, debuting the shockingly racy cover to her upcoming single, Anaconda.
The artwork quickly amassed more than a quarter of a million likes on Instagram. Much like Miley's nude swing on a wrecking ball, soon every internet jokester with a rudimentary knowledge of Photoshop was offering up their own take on the artwork.
First, a refresher. Let's take a look at the original cover, in all its Kardashian-esque glory:
Now to the parodies — all of which, it should be noted, Minaj has posted on her official Instagram account. Seems she doesn't mind being the butt of a few jokes (see what we did there).
While these probably can't be classified as 'Not Safe For Work', you may get a few weird looks if any of your workmates catch you looking at SpongeBob SquarePants lustily kissing Nicki Minaj on the bum. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.
And we've saved the worst til last.
Are you ready?
Ready to have the last remains of your childhood innocence destroyed?
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Minaj also used her Instagram account to seemingly accuse her critics of racism, posting several pictures of white models in similarly butt-baring attire.
'Acceptable', she captioned each of the pics, before reposting her own single cover with the caption 'UNACCEPTABLE.'
If you'll allow us to editorialise for a moment: Minaj's point seems somewhat muddied, given all the 'acceptable' examples she offers are of swimsuit models — women hired specifically for the purpose of wearing next to nothing.
Minaj is a multitalented rapper, singer and businesswoman — and judging by the various parodies of her artwork that she herself has been keen to highlight, it seems the general reaction to her new look is less "NICKI, THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE" and more "Nicki love, you look a bit silly. Aren't you cold?"


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Nebraska City, Neb. – Spruce up your landscape by joining the Arbor Day Foundation in August.
Everyone who joins the Arbor Day Foundation with a $10 donation will receive 10 free Colorado blue spruce trees or 10 white flowering dogwood trees through the Foundation's Trees for America campaign.
The trees will be shipped postpaid between October 15 and December 10, depending on the right time for planting in each member's area. The 6- to 12-inch trees are guaranteed to grow or they will be replaced free of charge.
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About IBM:
The International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) is an American multinational technology and consulting corporation and was founded in 1911, with headquarters in Armonk, New York, United States. IBM manufactures and markets computer hardware and software, and offers infrastructure, hosting and consulting services in areas ranging from mainframe computers to nanotechnology. IBM India Private Limited is the Indian subsidiary of IBM.
IBM , a world leader, is conducting the Joint Campus Placement at our campus SVGOI, Banur on 22nd Dec 2014. This campus drive is for B.tech(all branches),MCA, M.Tech, MBA of 2015/2014 Batch pass out candidates. This is not a BPO Profile, It is a Technical JOB.
Company Name: IBM India Pvt Ltd.
Company Website: www.ibm.com
Position: Technical SA – IT
Salary: Rs. 17,500/- to Rs. 20,000/- per month
Date of Drive: 22nd December 2014
Reporting Time: 10 AM
Batch Allowed: 2014 & 2015 pass out
SVIET Campus, Banur, on Chandigarh Banur Highway
Eligibility Criteria:
- Batch 2015, 2014 pass outs.
- B.Tech(All Branches)/MBA,MCA.
- No Percentage Cutt-off
- No Backlogs
- Aware of basic computer hardware concepts.
- Awareness of basic networking concepts
- Good skills
Recruitment Process:
- Interview (Technical+HR)
Important Documents:
- Candidates must bring photo identification like license, college I Card, etc.
- Candidates must also carry 2 passport size photographs, all the original or Photocopies of certificates with you at the time of test.
Please feel free to contact incase of any query: 09041334488
How To Apply:
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Telephone: 0117 938 0155 - Fax: 0117 938 0157
Each bedroom has its own ensuite and clients are encouraged to personalise their rooms. Communal areas are very bright and spacious. Kitchens are fully equipped. All lounges have TV's and DVD players/recorders.
All homes are maintained to a very high standard, with clients making choices as to the decoration. For some five years our homes have held a 5 star hygiene rating issued by the Neighbourhood and Housing Department. CQC make annual inspections and their findings, which are a 2 Star Food rating can be found on the internet. Our homes specialise for service users on the ASD spectrum and staff training is centred around this very complex condition.
Parents taking up residential placement can feel confident that we have a wide experience in working with people with Autism.
A modern, purpose built building A modern, purpose built building opened in June 2002 providing very specialised day care for young people who have Autism or Asperger Syndrom.
The Ann Coleman Centre Residential Home provides a friendly and secure base for supporting those individuals with Autism or Asperger Syndrome.