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Shimla, June 19 (IANS) Expressing solidarity with Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh, the state Congress on Friday accused the BJP-led central government of trying to destabilise the duly elected non-BJP state governments in the country.
It said the registration of a preliminary inquiry by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) against Virbhadra Singh was a ploy to tarnish the former union minister's image.
"The BJP is pressurising and misusing the investigating agencies to harass its political opponents," state cabinet ministers Vidya Stokes, Kaul Singh, G.S. Bali and Mukesh Agnihotri said in a statement.
They said the Centre was indulging in political witchhunt and deliberately targetting Virbhadra Singh at the behest of former BJP chief minister Prem Kumar Dhumal, who is facing many cases himself.
Saying that there was nothing new in the allegations against Virbhadra Singh, the Congress leaders said these allegations were levelled by the BJP during the 2012 assembly elections in the state.
"The CBI after a detailed inquiry has submitted its inquiry report to the Delhi High Court in a sealed cover. It's strange that instead of waiting for the outcome of the matter pending before the court, the CBI has proceeded to register a preliminary enquiry against the chief minister," they said.
The statement came as the CBI on Thursday initiated a preliminary inquiry against Virbhadra and his family over allegations of corruption and acquiring assets disproportionate to their known sources of income during his tenure as union steel minister.
Official sources told IANS that the CBI restarted the preliminary inquiry on the basis of the Income Tax department order that said the agricultural income of Virbhadra Singh and his family dramatically increased in the revised returns, which was an apparent attempt to justify the investments made in the purchase of insurance policies worth over Rs.6.1 crore.
Virbhadra Singh has refuted the allegations.
In a statement in Shimla, Virbhadra Singh said he had already submitted his income tax details to the Income Tax authorities and the matter was being looked into at various levels.


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The following is a summary of some of the major solar expositions and conferences taking place in the U.S. this summer in chronological order:
1. May 12-18 – The 14th Annual Tour de Sol: The Great American Green Transportation Festival, six free festivals beginning in Washington, D.C., ending in New York City, sponsored by the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association in Greenfield, Mass. Phone 413-774-6051, fax 414-774-6053, web site www.nesea.org. This event features alternative fuel vehicles from one-person scooters to buses.
2. June 1 – A local Junior Solar Sprint, where kids will be designing and racing solar-powered model cars, will be co-sponsored by the Northern California Solar Energy Association with the Society of Women Engineers at the U. of C. Berkeley, taking place at the UCE Lawrence Hall of Science. Contact Jennifer Cheung at 510-642-1369 or e-mail: email@example.com. or contact ncsea at 510-869-2759, website: www.norcalsolar.org (Elaine Herbert)
3. Solar 2002 (this is the big one), June 15-20, the National Solar Energy Conference, Sunrise on the Reliable Energy Economy in Reno/Sparks, Nevada, presented by the American Solar Energy Society. This event is co-sponsored by the U.S. Dept. of Energy, Duke Solar, Nevada State Office of Energy, Nevada Test Site Development Corp., Xantrex Technologies, Boeing Rocketdyne Propulsion & Power, and SolarAccess.com. It also features the 31st annual ASES conference, 27th national Passive Solar Conference, American Institute of Architects (AIA) Committee on the Environment Symposium, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), International Solar Energy Conference, the Interstate Renewable Energy Councils annual meeting, the Solar Energy Industries Assocations (SEIA) annual meeting, the Solar Ratings and Certification Corporations (SRCC) annual meeting, and the Sunrise Sustainable Resources Groups Sunrise Sustainability Expo.
Conference activities are at John Ascuagas Nugget Conference Hotel. Contact the American Solar Energy Society (ASES), phone: 303-443-4130, fax: 303-443-3212, e-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com, or register online at www.ases.org.
4. The Colorado Renewable Energy Society (CRES) on June 29 will have their 2002 conference at Colorado College in Colorado Springs, Colo., featuring keynote speaker Amory Lovins, co-founder and CEO of research of the Rocky Mountain Institute of Snowmass, Colo. Contact CRES at phone 303-806-5317 or 888-806-5317 (toll free), e-mail: info@.energy.org. Executive director is Sheila Townsend.
5. Solarfest, July 13 & 14 in Middletown Springs, Vt. New Englands most entertaining renewable energy fair and solar-powered music festival features renewable energy workshops, dealers, displays and Chelsea Green Publishings Convocation of the Invisible Universe. Phone 802-235-2866 or visit www.solarfest.org. E-mail: email@example.com.
6. August 24 & 25 features the 7th annual Solfest 2002 at the Real Goods Institute for Solar Living in Hopland, Calif. This event has more than 100 exhibitors in renewable energy, green building and sustainable lifestyles co-sponsored by Birkenstock, Gaiam, Mother Earth News, Mother Jones, Chelsea Green Publishing, Powerlight and Solar Today magazine. Phone: 707-744-2017 or visit www.solarliving.org.
7. Sept. 20-22 has the Texas Renewable Energy Roundup Green Living & Sustainability Fair in Fredericksburg, Texas. This is their third annual three-day fair organized by the Texas Renewable Energy Industries Association (512-345-5446; e-mail email@example.com) and the Texas Solar Energy Society (512-326-3391 or e-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com, contact Kathryn Houser)
Dan Slattery is a member of the following organizations: The American Solar Energy Society, the Midwest Renewable Energy Association, the Illinois Solar Energy Association and the Illinois Coalition Against Unfair Utilities.

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ROCHESTER – Brandon Morrow knows his return to the Toronto Blue Jays will be in the bullpen.
The 30-year-old right-handed pitcher has spent the last four years of his career as a starter, but after nearly four months on the disabled list, his role for the rest of 2014 will need to be as a reliever.
That's why Morrow declined a start with Single-A Dunedin on Wednesday and why he did not want Buffalo Bisons' manager Gary Allenson to tell him when to expect to go in the game against the Rochester Red Wings Saturday night at Frontier Field.
So Morrow got the juices flowing when Allenson called to the bullpen telling him to get warmed up.
Morrow took the mound in the eighth inning, pitching a scoreless frame, as the Bisons earned a 3-0 win over the Rochester Red Wings.
Morrow gave up one hit, a high-hop infield bouncer, which allowed Eric Farris to beat the throw to first. He threw 14 pitches, 11 for strikes.
His velocity was around 96 mph and topped out at 98.
"Everything went to plan," Morrow said. "I threw strikes and not just that I had good command. I threw the ball where I wanted to with good velocity and that's really all you can ask for."
"I've only seen him in spring training," Allenson said. "He's obviously got a good arm there, on his way back. I saw one or two sliders he probably needs to sharpen up, but he obviously lives on his fastball and he threw strikes."
The plan is for Morrow to pitch one inning on Monday in Syracuse in the regular season finale for the Bisons. Then he'd go back to Toronto for the first time since going on the disabled list with a torn tendon sheath on his right index finger. It's the fourth straight season the right-handed pitcher has ended up on the Blue Jays' disabled list.
"My arm came along faster than my finger," Morrow said. "That took the longest just to get it back feeling normal. I was throwing with tape on it for a long time to keep it supported. It's just a slow, frustrating injury. You put so much pressure on that specific, very small part of your hand when you throw. It just took a long time before it felt strong enough to let it go."
The plan was to have Morrow throw one inning in relief for the Bisons against Rochester, have Sunday off, then throw one more relief outing in Syracuse on Monday.
But the relief outings are key for Morrow, who knows that going back to the Jays this year will require a bullpen role.
"Well that's how it's going to have to be this year. There's just not enough time to get the innings in to make any starts," Morrow said. "Even if I could, there'd be like a week and half left by the time I was stretched out to six innings to 85-100 pitches where they need me to be. The season would be almost over anyway.
"I'm just happy to be able to get out there really. It's been an unfortunate couple of years where I haven't been able to do my job. I'm just happy right now to be feeling good and be throwing the ball the way I would like to. I'm going to try and continue that the next couple days, then keep that going up there. I'll just be ready when they call my number."
Today would have been the turn in the rotation for Daniel Norris, but as expected the prospect has been moved to the bullpen. Blue Jays general manager Alex Anthopoulos told Toronto media on Saturday that Norris will pitch in relief, probably one inning.
The Bisons close out the regular season with two games at Syracuse tonight (6:30 p.m.) and Monday (2 p.m.).
Raul Valdes (5-5, 3.82) is scheduled to start for the Bisons tonight with Scott Copeland (2-1, 2.00) scheduled for Monday.
The Chiefs claimed the IL North Division title Saturday night with their 6-2 win over Pawtucket. It's the first playoff appearance for the Chiefs since 1998.
While their probables were listed as Blake Treinen (8-2, 3.35) and Aaron Laffey (12-5, 3.40) it is very likely the starters will change as the Chiefs juggle their lineup for the playoffs.
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DALLAS – Financial educator Cynthia Nevels would rather not see one subject that's been appearing in some of her students' essays: theft of their identity by a parent.
And sadly, it's been appearing with regularity, said Nevels, executive director of the Jr. Finance Literacy Academy in Irving, Texas, which teaches money-management skills to children from kindergarten through high school.
"I can guarantee either one or two students out of any (financial education) camp will say ... that they have experienced that by a parent or a family member," she said.
Children are especially enticing targets for identity thieves because it can take years before the crime is discovered. And they're easy prey for unscrupulous family members who have ruined their own credit and use the child's Social Security number to obtain credit fraudulently.
"It's underreported," said Linda Foley, co-executive director of the Identity Theft Resource Center in San Diego. "If it happens to a child by a family member, we're not going to hear about until they reach 18, 19 years old, and start to apply for credit themselves."
What most people don't understand, Foley said, is that credit issuers may not have a way to verify the age of an applicant.
"The information on the application is typically taken at face value," she said.
Even in person, few credit issuers request proof of identity, such as a driver's license, Foley said.
"For these reasons and others, issuers often will not know the true age of the applicant," she said. "This is a fault within our system that needs to be rectified."
The Federal Trade Commission doesn't specifically track child identity theft, but it collects data from complaints reported to the agency, said spokeswoman Claudia Bourne Farrell.
In 2003, 3 percent of identity theft complaints were about people under 18, FTC officials said.
In 2004, it was 4 percent, and in 2005 through 2007, it was 5 percent of about 250,000 complaints.
A child whose identity has been stolen has the same rights as any adult victim to resolve accounts that have been fraudulently opened, said Joanna Crane, identity theft program manager in the FTC's Division of Privacy and Identity Protection.
"The fact that a family member or relative was the identity thief does not deny them any rights," Crane said.
The first step is for the child's legal representative to obtain a copy of his or her credit report.
"If someone has stolen and misused the child's identity, there will likely be a credit report related to their Social Security number," Crane said. A minor without credit should not otherwise have a credit report.
The Fair Credit Reporting Act gives identity theft victims the right to block inaccurate information from appearing on their credit report, stop creditors from reporting that inaccurate information to the credit bureaus and stop creditors from selling any debts related to the identity theft to any other party for collection.
"The adult/child or the child's representative needs to obtain an identity theft report from the police, describing the identity theft and listing the inaccurate information on their credit report," Crane said. "The adult/child or child's representative should follow the procedures for disputing identity theft information by filing an identity theft report with the consumer reporting agencies (credit bureaus)."
If the identity thief has committed fraud in a number of areas – such as using the identity for financial, criminal, governmental and employment purposes – and the adult/child or child's representative hasn't been able to contain the damage, the Social Security Administration may grant the victim a new Social Security number, Crane said.
However, she said, the government agency has strict standards about when it will change a person's Social Security number, so the individual or the child's representative should contact the local Social Security office for information.
If the thief was a family member, Crane said, "the adult/child or child's representative should contact local law enforcement to obtain information about the child's rights to file criminal charges against their family member, if they wish to do so."
Unfortunately, that doesn't happen in many cases, experts said.
A Houston student in one of Nevels' classes discovered her mother had stolen her identity when she was denied credit for a laptop for college.
"She said she'll just deal with it later," Nevels said. "She didn't want to deal with the conflict that she would have with her mother, who doesn't know that she knows."
Foley said her center has been getting "a lot of calls" on child identity theft.
"We're getting them from older teens, college-age students and from parents that someone in the immediate family is stealing a child's identity," she said.
The fears of young victims are very real if they report the crime, Foley said.
"There may be physical repercussions to the person," she said.
Foley said she knows of three victims of identity theft by their parents who waited until they turned 18 to move out and report the crime to the police.
"They were afraid of the physical repercussions because they were still in the house," she said.
Young people need to learn early what identity theft is, Foley said.
"We need to start educating kids at the middle school and high school level about what is identity theft and that it's not right for somebody other than you to be using your Social Security number," she said.
The impact on young people can be far-reaching.
"You graduate from high school, and you're about to be on your own, and you are now faced with a mountain load of financial problems," Nevels said. "You're starting from behind the eight ball."


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Prime Minister, David Cameron has announced a potential £400m boost for British food businesses in a move that has been backed by the National Farmers' Union (NFU).
Cameron told an audience at the Royal Welsh Show today (21 July) that as of 2017 the English public sector will be committed to buying fresh, locally sourced, seasonal food in what is called the Plan for Public Procurement. The public sector currently spends £1.2bn on food and drink, £600m of which is imported produce and, according to the government, £400m of which could be sourced in the UK.
Cameron stated: "Our long-term economic plan is all about backing the do-ers and the hard-workers – and no one does more or works as hard in Britain today than our farmers. By opening up these contracts, we can help them create more jobs, invest in their businesses and make sure people in our country have a healthier lifestyle. It's a triple win – and will mean a brighter future for our country."
Public sector buyers will now judge potential suppliers against five key criteria: how food is produced and whether the food was produced locally; the health and nutritional content of food purchased; the resource efficiency of producing the food, such as water and energy use and waste production; how far the food bought meets government's socio-economic priorities such as involvement of SMES; and quality of service and value for money.
The Plan for Public Procurement states that central government will open up £200m with "the expectation" the rest of the public sector, including schools and hospitals, will also use the criteria.
Newly appointed environment secretary Elizabeth Truss added: "This move will mean that food served in canteens across the public sector can be more local, seasonal and tastier."
The plan, based on research by Dr Peter Bonfield's review into public produce procurement, was applauded by the NFU who have been calling for retailers to promote British beef and lamb.
The NFU said it was "delighted" with the news. "We applaud the work that Dr Peter Bonfield has done to develop a new architecture for public sector procurement that aims to put more British food on public sector plates. That aim, to grow the amount of locally sourced food and drink, chimes with our own wider aspiration of growing the British farming industry," said NFU Deputy President Minette Batters.
"Of course saying that more British food is sourced to our standards of production is one thing. To ensure that this happens on the ground, it's important that public sector buyers and caterers know that they can easily meet the plans aims by simply sourcing food to Red Tractor standards, the widely recognised mark of British food production standards," Batters concluded.
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My husband, our friend, and I will be spending this Saturday in New York City, arriving at 10:00 am and leaving at 7:00 pm (on a bus trip sponsored by our bank). If the weather is nice we would like to walk the Brooklyn Bridge. I've seen this recommended on several posts about things to do in NYC and we thought it might be fun to do, weather permitting. So I was hoping I could get some answers to my questions.
1) Where do we access the walkway for the Bridge on the Manhattan side? Is there a subway stop close by?
2) How long, on average, will it take to walk across the Bridge?
3) When we get to the Brooklyn side of the bridge, where do we end up?
4) Once we get there, what is there to do? Is there somewhere close by we can stop in and drink a good beer?
5) Do we have to walk back across the bridge to get to Manhattan, or is there a subway stop nearby that will take us across the water?
Any information would be appreciated. Thanks...
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My husband, our friend, and I will be spending this Saturday in New York City, arriving at 10:00 am and leaving at 7:00 pm (on a bus trip sponsored by our bank). If the weather is nice we would like to walk the Brooklyn Bridge. I've seen this recommended on several posts about things to do in NYC and we thought it might be fun to do, weather permitting. So I was hoping I could get some answers to my questions.
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Take the subway to Brooklyn and then walk the bridge back to Manhattan. That way you will be walking looking at the Manhattan skyline. I don't remember how long it took to walk the bridge, but it wasn't that long, maybe 20 minutes?? I don't know of a place to have a beer in Brooklyn but there is a great ice cream shop at the base of the bridge in Brooklyn. I think it's called the Brooklyn Ice Cream Company.
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The best way to walk the bridge is FROM Brooklyn toward Manhattan so Manhattan skyline is in front of you. You can get over to Brooklyn by subway, taxi or on the weekend, you can take the NY Water Taxi 1 stop from South St. Seaport to Fulton Ferry stop in Brooklyn. The Brooklyn side of the bridge is DUMBO on the left of the bridge and Brooklyn Heights on the right. Both areas have lots to offer in terms of shops, restaurants and in Dumbo, some art galleries.
I think someone has written a thread here on walking the bridge but here's a link from another forum with details.
Here's a link on walking from the bridge to Dumbo. http://www.fodors.com/community/united-states/walking-from-brooklyn-bridge-to-dumbo.cfm
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If you have a limited amount of time - you can walk the bridge halfway (from its entrance at the Municipal Building in Manhattan - Brooklyn Bridge stop on the 4 or 5 train) and just turn around and return. You'll get that exciting view of the lower Manhattan skyline and wind up near chinatown for lunch - if you'd like.
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Grimaldi's is the "go to" place for pizza near the bridge on the Brooklyn side but it will be mobbed. I've read about a new place right at the bridge that's supposed to be good.
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Robyn, even though I'm not from NY, I have a suggestion. I am a teacher in Ohio who chaperoned a junior high student council trip to NY 2 summers ago. We took the subway from the Manhattan side to Brooklyn and walked to Grimaldi's Pizza for lunch. The pizza was excellent, atmosphere great, and I'm sure you could find a good beer there. Then, we walked across the bridge from the Brooklyn side into Manhattan. The view walking toward the city was stunning. Hope this helps. Jim
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Thank you, all, for your responses. Excellent suggestions to start in Brooklyn and walk to Manhattan. It makes so much sense (I'm having a "duh" moment).
And did someone say "pizza!?" My husband will be with us, so a stop at Grimaldi's (or maybe Ignazios) will most probably happen.
mclaurie, the links were very helpful that you provided. I cut and pasted the pertinent info into Word and printed it out to take with me.
My plans are coming together...
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Thank you too, i have also learned much here.
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Robyn, I don't know how much time you have but the Brooklyn Museum is worth a trip if you have time. They have a Caillebotte exhibit on http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/exhibitions/caillebotte/ and the Dinner Party is there http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/eascfa/dinner_party/home.php
It's several stops further on the subway. (use hopstop.com for directions from wherever you're starting).
If you just plan to do the area around the bridge, you might want to walk over to the Promenade for the great views. http://nymag.com/listings/attraction/brooklyn_heights_promenade/
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I'd hightail it to Brooklyn on an express train, have pizza at Grimaldi's. Hopefully you will be there in time for the first seating. It is proof that sometimes hidden gems should stay hidden jems. Last couple of times I did the walk the lines were crazy long. Stroll around the waterfront park for awhile and then walk the bridge. You can then either jump on a train to go uptown for some Central Park or midtown, or stay downtown and check out China town and Little Italy and Soho.
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I've done this twice. The first time was in Nov and a bit cold.
I took the subway to Brooklyn, walked around the streets near the Promenade, then walked along the Promenade to that Ice Cream place (forget the name), had an ice cream, passed Grimaldi's (too early for me thought there was a line outside), walked the bridge and then back uptown.
The went around pretty slowly as I was taking photos but it's not a long walk at all.
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saving for Oct, thanks
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AS we are going to NYC next weekend I had asked the same question about Brookly Bridge and was advised there is also a chocolate shop near the ice cream parlor! We are thinking of taking the water taxi then walking the bridge back to Manhattan. Have fun!
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The chocolate place is Jaques Torres. Some like it, some don't. Check the nywatertaxi.com schedule if you're planning on using it. The hop on/off sched. is the one to use on weekends.
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I checked the hop on/off water taxi, but I could only find a day pass (1-day = $20.00) where you can hop on/off at 10 different locations around the City. Do they offer just a one-way ticket to get us from (not sure where in) Lower Manhattan to the Fulton Ferry Landing? We don't want to spend $20.00 each for one boat ride.
sunshinegirl - What ticket options will you be using?
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A visit to Grimaldi's could take up a lot of your time. We got there at about 4 pm, waited in line for an hour, and just as we were seated, they announced the hiatus while they cleaned the ovens. I bet the whole Grimaldi's experience took at least 2 1/2 hours.
As an aside, it was 07/07/07 - said to be one of the most popular days to get married ever (because the easy to remember calendar date fell on a Saturday.) While in the area (by the ice cream place) we saw so many wedding parties getting their pictures taken with the NY skyline in the background! Fun!
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That's why I never 'plan' to visit Grimaldi's. When I get there, either I have a very short wait, or I don't wait. It's good pizza but not worth investing that long of a wait.
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srtstuff, Im glad I read this about the hop on hop off stuff as I thought it was free..no way are we spending 80 dollars for the 4 of us to go from one side of the bridge to the other and walk back...guess I wil rething my plan. We are either going from the Ellis Island tour to brookly bridge then China Town or else Ellis island to chinatown then the Bb..havent quite figured the ins and outs of that yet.We are staying at AFfinia Dumont so trying to figure out best and fastest way to travel those places with the least amount of subway changes etc. Have fun!
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We ended up taking a cab from Ground Zero over the Brooklyn Bridge to Grimaldis and got there at 1130ish on Sat. It opened at 12 and we were about the 20th people in line and got in at the first seating. We ordered calzones and they were not what I expected ( as in did not like). I think the pizza was probably ok as there was a crowd..guess it depends on what kind of pizza you like. We did walk over to the park on water and have icecream on the boardwalk and take in the view. It was beautiful. We took a cab back as we were kind of tired at that point as we had been to Ellis Island at 730 am that morning. Took the cab to Chinatown then the subway back to our hotel!
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For anyone reading this, for going 1 stop on the water taxi you should be able to buy a ticket for $5-7/person for one stop. Agree that for a group of 4 though, the taxi is the better way to go. Many people are disappointed with the Grimaldi experience so don't feel alone.
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Thanks for posting about your journey over the Brooklyn Bridge, sunshinegirl53. It made me realize that I should probably report back about my trip across the bridge.
We took the subway from the Upper West Side to the High Street station in Brooklyn, and using the walking directions from mclauries link above to tripadvisor.com, we walked down to Grimaldi's, by way of the lookout at the end of Middagh Street. It was about 1:30 in the afternoon, and the line of people waiting to get into Grimaldi's stretched 3/4 of the way down the block. There was no way that we were going to stand in the warm sun waiting for pizza. It can't be that good. So we took mclaurie's advice and went around the block to Ignazio's, got a table right away, and had a delicious pizza with fennel sausage, prosciutto di parma and mushroom toppings, baked for us by the owner and his assistant, who were clad in their kilts. We enjoyed a couple of Brooklyn Brewery beers, and then we were off to walk the Brooklyn Bridge.
Using the walking directions again, we easily found the access to the stairway which takes you up to the walking deck. It was a really neat experience, being elevated above the bridge deck, with the traffic below us on both sides. I was amazed at how many people were walking, in both directions. A word of caution... be sure to stay out of the bike lane, as the cyclists come whipping past you like they're being chased by the law.
It was a beautiful, sunny and warm day in May, and at first it felt good to be out there walking and taking in all the wonderful views. Unfortunately, it was now 4:00-5:00, and we were walking west, directly into the sun. By the time we hit the midway point, we were roasting, and our pace had picked up in anticipation of getting to the other side and maybe the shade of a tree. When we came to the end of the walkway, we found ourselves at City Hall Park, being entertained by a group of street dancers. We found an empty bench, under a tree, across from a statue of Horace Greeley and drank lots of water while we cooled down.
We had a great time walking the Brooklyn Bridge, but if I were to do it over again, I would walk from Brooklyn to Manhattan in the morning, with the sun at my back... or bring an umbrella to shade us from the sun.
Thanks, mclaurie, for all the advice you provided, which helped make our Brooklyn Experience an enjoyable one.
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Glad it worked so well and glad to hear you like Ignazio's. Now I have to try it.
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Thanks so much for checking back. I too will head directly to Ignazio's thanks to your report. Grimaldi's is just too busy now!
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mclaurie and Robyn: Thanks to both of you for this information. My mom, daughter, and I are planning to walk the Bridge this week. Thanks for the info about walking into the sun. I did not think about that. I think I will rearrange my schedule to do it in the morning, instead.
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Just wanted to add my thanks for the suggestion to walk the BB (Brooklyn to Manhattan). We did it this past weekend and it was a 10! The perfect NYC experience. Huge numbers of people and whoever said to stay out of the bike lane couldn't be more correct. We tried to find the chocolate shop which had been mentioned here (but called Jose Torres and said to be located on "Main St.") We couldn't find it and the policeman and passersby we asked were unaware of it. It might have helped if I had the correct name. Maybe next time.
Anyway, it's a great tip and thanx.
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how funny..Jacques Torres...IMHO you did not miss anything.
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mclaurie & gyppielou - Yes, check out Ignazio's for the pizza.... and the guys in their kilts.
shelly_m - I hope you come back and tell us how your walk across the bridge went.
gailw - I'm so glad that you had a perfect "10" experience, and thank you for posting about your walk across the bridge.
PamSF - We forgot to look for the chocolate shop, so it's nice to hear we didn't really miss anything.
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NYer here,
I walk or bike over the bridge every weekend. Best time is before noon to beat the pedestrian and bike crowds.
This weekend is the last weekend for summer streets, where you can bike from the Bridge to Central Park car-free. You can rent bikes for FREE in Soho on Lafayette Street & Spring St, lots of entertainment along the way, lots of things to see. Definitely a good way to see the Bridge and the City. Lots of fun for the family. The event is from 7 am to 1-m.
Just wanted to add other options for food under the Brooklyn Bridge: Bubby's on Main street it is almost under the Manhattan Bridge, good for kids also, there is a playground by the water. The park nearby is great for pictures of the Manhattan side. The ice cream place is call the Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory. Along the way you will pass Jacques Torres chocolate store. Grimaldis is the only way to go for pizza in that area. Pete's is also good.
On the Manhattan side, you will exit across from City Hall, you will be near Tribeca to the west, Wall St to the South, walking north you will run into Chinatown, then Soho, etc.
Subways: A/C train to High Street (From the exit near the back of the train there will be an escalator to the street), 2 or 3 to Clark street-walk to Cadman Plaza West. The walkway to the bridge is near Cadman Plaza Park-there should be signs.
Enjoy, walking the bridge is a favorite for visitors and locals. But remember to stay in the pedestrian lane.
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To determine whether A1 adenosine receptors (AR) participate in adenosine-induced changes of coronary flow, isolated hearts from A1AR−/− and A1AR+/+ mice were perfused under constant pressure, and the effects of nonselective and selective agonists were examined. Adenosine, 5′-N-ethylcarboxamidoadenosine (NECA, nonselective), and the selective A2AAR agonist 2–2-carboxyethylphenethylamino-5′-N-ethylcarboxamidoadenosine (CGS-21680) augmented maximal coronary vasodilation in A1AR−/− hearts compared with A1AR+/+ hearts. Basal coronary flow was increased (P < 0.05) in A1AR−/− hearts compared with A1AR+/+ hearts: 2.548 ± 0.1 vs. 2.059 ± 0.17 ml/min. In addition, selective activation of A1AR with 2-chloro-N6-cyclopentyladenosine (CCPA) at nanomolar concentrations (1–100 nM) did not significantly change coronary flow; at higher concentrations, CCPA increased coronary flow in A1AR−/− and A1AR+/+ hearts. Because deletion of A1AR increased basal coronary flow, it is speculated that this effect is due to removal of an inhibitory influence associated with A1AR. Adenosine and NECA at approximately EC50 (100 and 50 nM, respectively) increased coronary flow in A1AR+/+ hearts to 177.86 ± 8.75 and 172.72 ± 17% of baseline, respectively. In the presence of the selective A1AR antagonist 1,3-dipropyl-8-cyclopentylxanthine (DPCPX, 50 nM), the adenosine- and NECA-induced increase in coronary flow in A1AR+/+ hearts was significantly augmented to 216.106 ± 8.35 and 201.61 ± 21.89% of normalized baseline values, respectively. The adenosine- and NECA-induced increase in coronary flow in A1AR−/− hearts was not altered by DPCPX. These data indicate that A1AR may inhibit or negatively modulate coronary flow mediated by other AR subtypes (A2A and A2B).
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adenosine is a potent vasodilator that acts through four subtypes of surface adenosine receptors (AR): A1, A2A, A2B, and A3. It is well established that adenosine-induced coronary vasodilation is mainly mediated by activation of AR subtype A2A (A2AAR) (1, 8, 9). Recent findings also support the involvement of AR subtype A2B (A2BAR) in adenosine-mediated vasodilation in the coronary vascular bed (10, 24). There is also evidence for the existence of a functional AR subtype A3 (A3AR) in the coronary circulation (33). The expression of AR subtype A1 (A1AR) with the other AR subtypes in the coronary vessels suggests a coregulatory role. However, the relative contribution of A1AR to modulation of coronary circulation remains to be elucidated.
A1AR have been known to protect against the injury caused by myocardial ischemia and reperfusion by inhibiting adenylyl cyclase and activating ATP-dependent potassium channels (15, 16, 23, 36). With increasing interest in the clinical use of adenosine or A1AR agonists to protect ischemic myocardium (13, 14, 18–20), it will be important to determine whether and to what extent selective manipulation (activation/antagonism) of A1AR might affect coronary flow.
The demonstration that A1AR activation induces contraction and reduces A2AAR- and A2BAR-mediated relaxation in mouse aorta (34) suggests that A1AR may indeed modify coronary circulation in a negative manner. Some indirect evidence supports a possible role for A1AR in the coronary circulation. For example, the isolated porcine coronary artery was contracted by the selective A1AR agonist 2-chloro-N6-cyclopentyladenosine (CCPA) (21, 22); this contraction was abolished by the nonselective AR antagonist CGS-15943 and the highly selective A1AR antagonist 1,3-dipropyl-8-cyclopentylxanthine (DPCPX) (21, 22). More recent evidence supporting a negative coregulatory role of A1AR includes the observation that cyclopentylxanthine, an A1AR-selective antagonist, enhanced adenosine-mediated dilation of human coronary arterioles (27). In the same study, coronary dilation by 2,2-carboxyethylphenethylamino-5′-N-ethylcarboxamidoadenosine (CGS-21680), a highly selective A2AAR agonist, was attenuated by 2S-N6-(2-endo-norbonyl)adenosine, a selective A1AR agonist.
Most attempts to characterize the function of AR in coronary vessels rely heavily on traditional physiological and pharmacological techniques; however, these approaches are hampered by a general paucity of potent and selective ligands (6, 12). In this study, we combined receptor knockout technology with traditional pharmacological techniques. Thus, to determine whether A1AR activation participates in the regulation of coronary flow, coronary vascular responses to nonselective and selective AR agonists were examined in hearts from A1AR+/+ and A1AR−/− mice. We hypothesized that targeted deletion of A1AR would modulate coronary flow mediated by other AR subtypes.
Langendorff-perfused mouse heart preparation.
Hearts were isolated from age-matched (12- to 14-wk-old) A1AR−/− and A1AR+/+ mice as described for A2AAR+/+ and A2AAR−/− mice by Morrison et al. (24). A1AR−/− mice of a mixed C57BL6/129J genetic background were bred at the East Carolina University animal facility as a subcolony of the original A1AR strain maintained at the National Institutes of Health. The generation and initial characterization of the A1AR+/+ and A1AR−/− mice have been described previously (31). Heterozygous (A2AAR+/−) mice were bred to obtain A1AR+/+ and A1AR−/− mice. For PCR genotyping, genomic DNA was isolated from tail snips. DNA fragments of predicted lengths were detected by 1.5% agarose gel electrophoresis and ethidium bromide staining. The mice were kept in community cages with 12:12-h light-dark cycles and maintained on a standard laboratory mouse diet with access to water ad libitum. All animal care and experimentation were approved and carried out in accordance with the East Carolina University Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee and in accordance with the principles and guidelines of the National Institutes of Health "Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals."
Mice were anesthetized with pentobarbital sodium (100 mg/kg ip). A thoracotomy was performed, and the heart was removed. The hearts were retrogradely perfused at a constant pressure of 80 mmHg with oxygenated Krebs-Henseleit buffer at 37°C in a standard Langendorff fashion and allowed to beat spontaneously. The left ventricle was vented with a small polyethylene apical drain, and a water-filled balloon made of plastic wrap was inserted into the left ventricle across the mitral valve through a left atriotomy. The balloon was connected to a fluid-filled pressure transducer by polyethylene tubing for continuous measurement of left ventricular developed pressure (LVDP).
Protocol of agonist dose-response curve.
Hearts from A1AR−/− and A1AR+/+ mice of both sexes were equilibrated for 30 min before the experiment. Coronary flow, heart rate, and developed pressure (systolic − diastolic pressure) were recorded from A1AR−/− and A1AR+/+ mouse hearts, and baseline data for these parameters were sampled at the end of the equilibration period. For evaluation of concentration-response relations for adenosine, 5′-N-ethylcarboxamidoadenosine (NECA), CGS-21680, and CCPA (0.1 nM–10 μM), these agonists were infused into the coronary perfusate through an injection port directly proximal to the aortic cannula. The infusion rate was controlled to a maximum of 1% of the total coronary flow by a microinjection infusion pump (7, 24, 33, 34).
After baseline data were acquired, each heart was exposed to progressively increasing concentrations of a single agonist to achieve a concentration-response relation. Each concentration of agonist was infused for 5 min, with plateau effects being achieved uniformly between 3 and 5 min. Data were sampled at the end of the 5-min infusion period. After infusion of each concentration of agonist, a ≥5-min perfusion period was allowed for complete drug washout, with recovery to baseline parameters. Drug infusion and washout periods of 5 min were chosen on the basis of previous studies done in this laboratory (24, 32, 33).
Data were collected at the end of each washout period and used as a reference for normalization of the response to each subsequent agonist concentration. The washout period was sufficient to fully replace the volume of superfusate in the water-jacketed bath (6-ml capacity), ensuring complete clearance of each preceding dose before infusion of a subsequent concentration of agonist (24, 32, 33).
Antagonist experiments.
Because preliminary experiments with A1AR−/− hearts demonstrated an increase in baseline coronary flow and developed pressure compared with A1AR+/+ hearts, a subset of experiments were performed in A1AR+/+ hearts to identify the role of A1AR in wild-type animals at unaltered coronary flow and developed pressure. DPCPX, a selective A1AR antagonist, was used for these experiments. A1AR+/+ hearts were dissected, cannulated, and equilibrated as described above. After baseline data for each heart were sampled at the end of the 30-min equilibration period, a nonselective agonist (adenosine or NECA) was infused at 1% of coronary flow for 5 min at an approximate EC50 of 100 nM for adenosine and 50 nM for NECA, and the plateau effects on coronary flow, heart rate, and LVDP were recorded. After 10 min of washout of this initial agonist infusion, 50 nM DPCPX was infused (also at 1% of coronary flow) for 15 min. At 10 min into the DPCPX infusion, data were sampled and normalized as a new "baseline," and 100 nM adenosine or 50 nM NECA was again added to the coronary perfusate for the remaining 5 min of the DPCPX infusion. Data were sampled at the end of these two drug infusions for comparison with data resulting from infusion of the agonists alone.
Data analysis.
Values are means ± SE. Baseline functional data and differences in dose responses between A1AR−/− and A1AR+/+ groups at individual agonist concentrations were analyzed by t-test. EC50 values were derived using GraphPad Prism, with EC50 describing the effective concentration mediating 50% of the maximal response and the slope factor indicating the steepness of the dose-response curve. EC50 values from each A1AR−/− and A1AR+/+ group were derived from each group curve fit. Student's t-test and one-way ANOVA were used to analyze coronary flow data. The results were considered significant when P < 0.05.
A stock solution of adenosine (Sigma, St. Louis, MO) was prepared using distilled water. Stock solutions of NECA, CGS-21680, CCPA, and DPCPX (all from Sigma) were prepared in DMSO (Sigma), and serial dilutions to desired concentrations were made in distilled water. It has been shown that DMSO at 1% of coronary flow for 5 min elicited a <5% increase in baseline coronary flow (24).
Baseline functional parameters in isolated mouse hearts.
Baseline functional parameters for A1AR−/− and A1AR+/+ mice (n = 23 in each group) were recorded at the end of the 30-min equilibration period for each heart before initiation of the experimental protocol. Coronary flow (normalized to wet weight of each heart), LVDP, and rate of pressure development (+dP/dt) were significantly higher for A1AR−/− hearts at equilibrium than for A1AR+/+ hearts, whereas heart rate did not differ between A1AR−/− and A1AR+/+ mice (Table 1).
Effects of adenosine and its analogs on coronary flow in A1AR−/− and A1AR+/+ mouse hearts.
Adenosine and its analogs NECA and CGS-21680 caused concentration-dependent increases in coronary flow (vasodilation) in isolated A1AR−/− and A1AR+/+ hearts perfused at constant pressure (Figs. 1A, 2A, and 3A). The maximal response to each agonist was higher for A1AR−/− than for A1AR+/+ hearts (P < 0.05). However, the A1AR−/− hearts demonstrated an increase in baseline coronary flow (Table 1).
The maximal increase in coronary flow caused by 10 μM adenosine was 37.29 ± 1.4 and 32.31 ± 1.3 ml·min−1·g−1 in A1AR−/− and A1AR+/+ hearts, respectively (P < 0.05; Fig. 1A). However, the coronary vasodilation induced by 10 μM NECA was 31.84 ± 1.3 and 20.37 ± 0.8 ml·min−1·g−1 in A1AR−/− and A1AR+/+ hearts, respectively (P < 0.05; Fig. 2A). Similarly, 10 μM CGS-21680 resulted in a maximal increase in coronary flow of 33.39 ± 0.6 and 27.50 ± 0.6 ml·min−1·g−1 in A1AR−/− and A1AR+/+ hearts, respectively (P < 0.05; Fig. 3A).
The relative order of potency for increases in coronary flow in A1AR+/+ and A1AR−/− hearts based on the EC50 values for each agonist was as follows: CGS-21680 > NECA > adenosine.
On the other hand, 1–100 nM CCPA (a selective A1AR agonist) tended to decrease coronary flow in A1AR+/+ hearts (Fig. 4A). At low doses (1–100 nM), CCPA did not alter coronary flow in A1AR−/− hearts but increased coronary flow at higher doses (1–10 μM; Fig. 4A). The apparent decrease in coronary flow in A1AR+/+ hearts at 10 μM CCPA was likely secondary to profound bradycardia (Fig. 4).
Effects of adenosine and its analogs on heart rate in A1AR−/− and A1AR+/+ mouse hearts.
Neither adenosine nor CGS-21680 significantly affected heart rate in A1AR−/− and A1AR+/+ mice, whereas NECA at ≥10 nM significantly decreased heart rate in A1AR+/+ mice (Figs. 1B, 2B, and 3B; P < 0.05). CCPA at ≥10 nM significantly reduced heart rate in A1AR+/+ mice, with prohibitive accompanying dysrhythmias at 1 and 10 μM (Fig. 4B; P < 0.05). Heart rate was not altered by NECA and CCPA in A1AR−/− hearts because of the absence of A1AR (Figs. 2B and 4B).
Effects of A1AR blockade on adenosine- and NECA-induced coronary flow in A1AR+/+ mouse hearts.
The influence of DPCPX on coronary flow responses induced by adenosine and NECA was investigated in A1AR+/+ hearts. The approximate EC50 for adenosine (100 nM) and NECA (50 nM) was used for the antagonist experiments. Adenosine at 100 nM increased coronary flow in A1AR+/+ and A1AR−/− hearts to 177.86 ± 8.75 and 156.25 ± 3.5% of baseline, respectively (Fig. 5). NECA (50 nM) increased coronary flow in A1AR+/+ and A1AR−/− hearts to 172.72 ± 17 and 154.4 ± 13.6% of baseline, respectively.
In the presence of 50 nM DPCPX, adenosine- and NECA-induced coronary flow in A1AR+/+ hearts significantly increased to 216.106 ± 8.35 and 201.61 ± 21.89% of baseline, respectively (Figs. 5A and 6A). In contrast, the adenosine- and NECA-induced increase in coronary flow in A1AR−/− hearts was not altered by DPCPX (Figs. 5B and 6B).
There is little information regarding the role of A1AR in adenosine-mediated changes of coronary flow. The physiological significance of A1AR in the coronary vasculature remains controversial. Studies using selective A1AR antagonists such as DPCPX have questioned the presence of "functional" A1AR in the coronary vasculature (3, 35). Furthermore, Hinschen et al. (10) reported that DPCPX failed to modify the potency of NECA at the high- and low-affinity sites and the magnitude of the response in young rat hearts. In contrast, Dart and Standen (4) showed that A1AR might cause vasodilation via activation of potassium channels in porcine coronary arteries. In other studies, functional A1AR are more likely to mediate vasoconstriction as shown by Stogall and Shaw (29) in guinea pig aorta, Merkel et al. (21) in porcine coronary arteries, and Prentice et al. (26) in mouse aorta and, more recently, in A1AR+/+ compared with A1AR−/− mouse aorta (34). One explanation for these varied findings with antagonists involves mixed selectivity and potency of the agents that were used. In the present study, we provide the first evidence that genetic deletion of A1AR significantly limits the vasodilator potency of A2AAR and A2BAR agonists in the coronary circulation. We tested the effect of the nonselective agonists adenosine and NECA in A1AR−/− and A1AR+/+ hearts. Both agonists increased coronary flow to a greater maximum level in A1AR−/− than in A1AR+/+ hearts.
In view of the predominant expression of A2AAR in the coronary circulation, we tested the vasodilator potency of CGS-21680 in A1AR−/− and A1AR+/+ hearts. In earlier studies, A1AR activation attenuated adenosine- and CGS-21680-induced coronary vasodilation in isolated human coronary arterioles (27), whereas CCPA reduced coronary flow in guinea pig isolated working hearts in the absence of endothelium (17). Also, cyclopentylxanthine (an A1AR antagonist) blocked adenosine-induced decreases in coronary flow in goat hyperemic hearts (25). Our results showed that NECA and CGS-21680 increased maximum coronary flow in A1AR−/− compared with A1AR+/+ mice. These data suggest a negative modulatory role for A1AR in A2A and A2B-mediated coronary flow in isolated mouse hearts.
It is well documented that A1AR activation elicits negative inotropic and antiadrenergic effects in the heart (5, 11, 28). In this study, a highly selective A1AR agonist, CCPA, was used to study the effect of A1AR activation in A1AR+/+ and A1AR−/− hearts. At low concentrations (10 and 100 nM), CCPA tended to reduce coronary flow in A1AR+/+, but not in A1AR−/−, hearts. The apparent reduction in coronary flow in A1AR+/+ hearts was accompanied by bradycardia. Thus it is possible that the effect of A1AR on coronary flow was masked by more profound effects on heart rate and developed pressure.
Although we found that baseline coronary flow was greater in A1AR−/− than in A1AR+/+ hearts (Table 1), the baseline flow rates for both groups were within the range of those observed in this well-characterized model of constant-pressure-perfused, isovolumically contracting isolated mouse hearts (2, 7). Hearts from A1AR−/− and A1AR+/+ mice demonstrated submaximal coronary dilation at baseline (see starting agonist concentrations in Figs. 1A, 2A, and 3A). Because concentration-response experiments in A1AR−/− hearts were begun at a higher coronary flow baseline, in A1AR−/− hearts were also nearer to maximal agonist-induced coronary dilation. That is, by virtue of a higher baseline coronary flow, the coronary reserve for adenosine-induced vasodilation may be limited in A1AR−/− hearts (2).
Because we observed an increase in baseline coronary flow in A1AR−/− hearts, we examined blockade of A1AR in genetically unmodified hearts to determine whether A1AR has an impact on mouse coronary flow. At concentrations of adenosine and NECA near EC50 for coronary dilation (100 and 50 nM, respectively), 50 nM DPCPX (a selective A1AR antagonist) significantly increased adenosine- and NECA-mediated coronary flow in A1AR+/+ hearts, whereas it had no effect in A1AR−/− hearts (Figs. 5B and 6B). The most likely explanation for this observation is the removal of the negative modulatory effect of A1AR in A1AR−/− hearts.
The most remarkable finding in the present study was that targeted deletion of A1AR resulted in an increase in CGS-21680-mediated coronary flow. Also, deletion of A1AR resulted in an increase in basal coronary flow in isolated mouse heart. This finding is further supported by the observation that, in A1AR+/+ hearts, blockade of A1AR with DPCPX increased adenosine- and NECA-mediated coronary flow. The mechanism by which deletion of A1AR increases basal coronary flow may be removal of an inhibitory influence at the level of intracellular signaling pathways in coronary vascular smooth muscle or endothelial cells, resulting in increases in coronary flow. These data suggest that A1AR activation negatively modulates coronary vasodilation produced by stimulation of A2AR in isolated mouse hearts.
This work was supported in part by National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Grant HL-027339.
Present addresses: H. E. Tawfik, Dept. of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA 30912; B. Teng and S. J. Mustafa, Dept. of Physiology and Pharmacology, School of Medicine, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV 26505; R. R. Morrison, Div. of Critical Care Medicine, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN 38105; and J. Schnermann, NIDDK/NIH, Bldg. 10, Rm. 4D51, Bethesda, MD 20892.
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2. Which other brushes should I consider in this price range?
Two other options from Philips are the HealthyWhite Deluxe HX6731/02 if you are willing to spend more to get more, or the Sonicare HX3110/02 which offers a little less in performance but is cheaper.
Going cheap means primarily you sacrifice the battery life which goes from 3 weeks to just 1 week, but there is around £15 to be saved. But if willing to spend £30 more you can get 2 extra cleaning modes, an extra brush head an a travel case.
We have put together a series of lists which look at budgets and user needs which could help you in making a decision. Take a look at these lists in our best electric toothbrush roundup.
3. Where's the best place to buy the HX6511?
Typically we recommend Amazon because it is very competitive on price and often has special offers running. It also offers free delivery. However, it's always worth checking out other retailers as well.
And now for a bit more detail...
Sitting just above the budget brushes the HX6511 EasyClean is not overly expensive, but for the price is not the best value in our opinion. Find a good deal on a good day and you can actually pick this brush up at a bargain price, but the Oral-B equivalent will always be cheaper. The sacrifice? Battery life.
Video Review
What's in the Box?
- Philips Sonicare EasyClean HX6511/50
- 1 x ProResults brush head
- Charging station
- Documentation
Unboxing Video
Key Features
Oral-B Pro 4000 Key Features
- Sonic cleaning actions
- Removes 2 time more plaque than a manual brush
- Rechargeable battery with 3 weeks life
- Clean timer including quadpacer
- 1 cleaning mode (clean)
Pros & Cons
The positives
- Battery Life - 3 weeks or 84 minutes of brushing time from this compact brush make it a very compelling choice if you do not have a charger in your bathroom or if you need it to last for longer.
- Power Saving - To help reach its potential battery life a small but nice feature is that it automatically power off when the 2 minute cycle of the daily clean mode is complete.
- Easy-start Mode - A mode that automatically increases the power of the brushing over the first 14 uses to help you and your gums adapt to the different feeling of a Soncicare electric toothbrush cleaning your teeth.
- Packaging - Very environmentally friendly the vast majority can be recycled and not put into landfill.
The negatives
- Expensive - This brush is a little bit more expensive than one would like or think of for a brush with only only cleaning mode. What makes it worth the higher price is the Philips brand and the battery life.
- Clinical Design - The design is very clean and cosmetic looking, primarily white in colour the only real colour is the light green colour power button and the green bristles of the brush head.
- No travel case - No travel case is provided in the box with the EasyClean HX6511.
Design, Usability, Clean & General Use
The EasyClean HX6511 is a rather clinical looking brush, there is little in the way of unique design cues or colours to really catch your eye.
Some may argue that this is fine of a toothbrush, but I would personally like to see a little more personality in a brush.
The gloss white plastic body that houses the internal workings of this electric brush is almost perfectly cylindrical.
On the front is a mint green colour power button just above halfway up the body of the brush.
The soft rubber button has a raised power icon on it which not only signifies that it is the power button but offers a little grip when using with wet hands.
Contoured into the body of the brush, it provides a good feedback when pressed and is not too stiff, so even those with small hands or limited movement will find this ok to use.
Within the power button itself is an LED indicator light that illuminates when in use to feedback the battery power.
It is on the back of the brush that we find a series of ridges on the plastic body that offer up additional grip to hold the brush firmly in the hand.
The EasyClean HX6511 offers only 1 cleaning mode and that is the common 'Clean' mode designed for the everyday user.
This brush is not really ideal for those who have specialist oral health requirements.
The clean mode last for 2 minutes in total or 120 seconds.
Activated by pressing the power button, the brush head with kick into life with the bristles on the brush head moving to offer up to 31,000 strokes per minute.
Built into the brush is a timer or quadpacer. At 30, 60 and 90 seconds the quadpacer will provide an audible tone to indicate to you that it is time to move to another quadrant of the mouth.
Spending 30 seconds on each of the 4 sections of the mouth will allow you to get a good clean of the teeth and gums.
At the end of the 2 minute cycle the brush will automatically switch itself off so you do not have to and ultimately indicates that the recommended 2 minute clean is complete.
If you wish to use it for longer, you will have to switch the brush back on again.
When in use the brush is very quiet and there is just a high pitched humming sound that comes from it.
A nice touch with this brush is that out of the box, the brush does not initially begin working at full power. An 'Easy-start' mode is enabled which means that over the first weeks usage or first 14 cleans, the brush intelligently increased the amount of power and number of strokes the brush head completes.
This mode is designed to ease you and your teeth and gums into the increased power and efficiency offered by an electric toothbrush compared to a manual one.
Some will find this very handy, others not so. It can be turned off, through a precise process explained in the manual.
Over the days and weeks that you use the brush the LED indicator will change colour to reflect the remaining battery power in the brush. A solid green light indicated 50-100% power remaining, whilst a flashing green light suggest 5-49% remaining. A flashing green light and 3 beeps after the brushing cycle means that there is less than 5% remaining and toothbrush has to be recharged
Included in the box is just one brush head, the standard ProResults brush head. This can be detached from the brush and should be changed every 3 months.
Optional extras that can be fitted to this brush include a mini ProResults brush head which has a smaller head suitable for smaller mouths or those with limited jaw movement and assists in getting into tighter positions within the mouth.
Summary of Design, Usability, Clean & General Use
- Clinical looking brush
- All white with mint green power button
- LED indicator on power button for battery status feedback (different colours for different power percentage remaining)
- Ridges on the rear for grip
- Slim and comfortable to hold at just 130g
- 1 cleaning mode known as 'clean'
- Built in quad pacer and 2 minute timer tells you when to change quadrant and finish brushing
- Quiet brush with a high pitched humming sound
- EasyStart feature which increased brushing power over 14 days
Battery Life
There is no faulting the battery life on this brush. It is superb and knocks the competition for six.
Based on one user, the EasyClean will last for 42 x 2 minute cleans, that is 84 minutes of brushing time or 3 weeks usage.
Marginally larger than comparable brushes the slight increase in size is outweighed by the battery life. If you went away on holiday you would no need to worry about taking a charger with you.
If multiple people use this brush (remember to change the brush head) the usage time will still be up to 84 minutes of brushing, but the number of weeks usage will decrease.
Part of why the brush is so efficient is that at the end of a 2 minute cleaning cycle it automatically powers off.
It is a simple feature which not only conserves power but saves a button press for the user and is a great indicator that brushing time is complete.
Less noisy than an Oral-B brush, the Philips motor appears to be more efficient in its power use.
Included in the box is a charging station. Connect this charger to the 2 pin socket in the bathroom. If you do not have one, purchase an adapter and you can use with conventional 3 pin mains in the UK.
When not in use the brush can be kept on the charging to keep the battery topped up. Do remember constantly being sat on the charger can reduce the working life of the battery, but doing so does not invalidate the warranty.
To prolong the battery life it is good to run down the battery life completely occasionally.
Summary of Battery Life
- 84 minutes of usage time or 3 weeks usage based on 2 cleans a day
- Powers off the brush at the end of a cleaning cycle
- A charger included in the box (comes with a 2 pin shaver socket connector)
- Prolong battery by discharging fully every so often
Price & Where To Buy
The HX6511/50 has a recommended retail price of £90. However it is easy to pick this up for around half the price.
With a little savvy shopping you may get this for less than £40 but at the time of writing we were able to purchase this from £40 to £50. You tend to find the best prices online (we recommend checking out Amazon), with the high street often being a little more expensive.
For the price you get a reasonable brush. You can source equivalents cheaper but the battery life is not so good. An extra brush head or travel case in the box would give the feeling of a little more value for money.
Here at Electric Teeth we like to work out the cost of ownership over what we deem to be the average life of an electric toothbrush, which we deem to be 3 years.
Sadly Philips only offer a 2 year warranty where Oral-B offer 3.
This brush requires replacement brush heads for each user every 3 months. Replacement heads can be purchased in packs of 4 and are priced on average between £18 and £20
Using the average cost (based on one user), the EacyClean HX6511 will cost £88 or just 8p per day to own. This does not exclude the cost of water, toothpaste and electric to charge it, but you get a rough idea.
There is a good chance the brush will last longer, which means you will obtain even better value from it.
Please note that all costs quoted are approximates and prices will vary based on location, supplier, time of purchase. These figures should not be relied on as hard fact but as a guide, based on real information at the time of writing.
Summary of Price
- RRP of £90
- Available for around £40
- Replacement brush heads are about £19 for a pack of 4
- Works out at around 8p per day over 3 years
Reliability & Long Term Use
Any brush exposed to water, toothpaste and saliva will over time built up deposits of grime on the brush handle and around the brush head attachment.
The plastics and other materials used on the brush are designed to resist wear as a result of the chemical makeup of things it will come into contact with. However, it is always advantageous to rinse and wipe down the brush with a cloth or towel to remove any excess grime and ensure a longer life for the brush.
It is not a feature rich electric toothbrush. It looks really quite clinical too, but what it does is do a job and do it well.
Your teeth will feel clean after using the HX6511/50. The sonic technology helps remove up to 2 times more plaque than a manual brush.
A little more expensive than some the big win when using the Philips brush compared to any other is the battery life, 3 weeks without a charge is simply brilliant.
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Size Guide
Height (without head) – 19cm
Height (with head) – 25cm
Width – 2.7cm
Thickness – 3.3cm
Weight (without head) – 127g
Weight (with head) – 132g
All are approximates
Frequently Asked Question & Answers
- What is clean mode?
- This is the comprehensive everyday cleaning mode that works with the provided brush head to effectively clean the teeth using the pulsating bristles of the brush head of the Philips brush that move at up to 31,00 strokes per minute.
- Does it have any other cleaning modes?
- No, the HX6511 has only 1 cleaning mode. For more consider the HX6731 or HX9332.
- What brush head does it come with and what alternative ones can be used?
- The HX6511 comes with 3 different brush head options. The /50 reviewed here comes with the ProResults head but there is the /43 DiamondClean and the /44 Sensitive brush head options which can be purchased separately and interchanged with the brush handle.
- Does the Sonicare HX6511 have a pressure sensor?
- No, it does not.
- Does the Sonicare HX6511 have Bluetooth?
- No, it does have Bluetooth connectivity.
- Does the Sonicare HX6511 have sound connectivity?
- Yes, it does although it is not advertised with it.
- Does the Sonicare HX6511 come with a warranty & how long is it?
- If purchased new from an approved retailer the Sonicare HX6511 will come with a 2 year warranty.
- Does the Sonicare HX6511 have a built in timer?
- Yes. Often referred to as the quadpacer; subject to the cleaning mode the brush will provide an audible warning through a slight pause in the brushing mode to tell you to change quadrants. There are 4 quadrants to the mouth, and brushing is normally for 2 minutes. The timer will active at 30 second intervals, with a different sound at the end of the 2 minutes.
- How long does the battery last?
- The battery lasts up to 84 minutes, which is 3 weeks worth of cleans based on 2 cleans per day.
- Does it come with a charger?
- Yes, a charging station is included with the Sonicare HX6511.
- The charger is 2 pin, how can I use it?
- The charger is a 2 pin/prong charger designed to be used on voltages of 220-240 volts. It is a 2 pin charger suitable for connecting to shaver sockets found in many bathrooms in the UK & Europe. If you do not have a shaver socket, you can purchase an adapter that will allow the charger to be connected to a standard 3 pin UK mains socket.
- Can this be fixed to a wall?
- The Sonicare HX6511 charging station or brush head holder has not been designed to be fixed to a wall.
- Can I use the Sonicare HX6511 in the shower?
- Yes. The Sonicare HX6511 is waterproof so if you choose you can use it in the shower
- Does it come with a travel case?
- No, a travel case is not included in the box.
Philips Sonicare EasyClean HX6511/50 Electric Toothbrush User Guide/Manual
Your Opinions
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Let us know what you think about this brush and let others who may well be considering purchasing one know your opinions before they do.


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Letter(s) from Anna to Dileep (India)
Letter 1
And I am single and am missing the one that my heart needs. I have not yet found him! I saw your profile and thought that it would be wonderful to get to know more about you. I hope to get to know you better!
I have a dream of meeting a man with a real feelings. I will express all my dreams and thoughts. They will be about future life. You will know everything I am doing and feeling from my heart. I want you to be not an image but have a sense of warmth and kindness that you will feel from my heart.
The loneliness is getting to much for me now and it would be so nice to be able to share my life with someone special. I will leave you now but will write more if after reading my letter you are still interested.
I am sending you picture of me and I hope to hear back from you soon!
Here is my e-mail address: email@example.com Anna
Letter 2
Hello dileep.
First I will tell you more about myself. You already know my name Anna and I am from Ukraine. I am looking for a serious relationship and get married and create a strong loving family. The man who I am looking for has to be honest and loyal and have a good sense of humor. For a good relationship I think is mutual understanding, trust and respect for each other is very important.
I don't have much hobbies I do a lot of things I really like to swim and go out for a day and see other places or a Zoo sometimes I go to a cinema or theatre and see a musical. My favorite place is near the river, I love to be outdoors or go with some friends to a cafe .When I am at home I watch some tv i like to watch a good movie. My favorite movie is Pirates of the Caribbean. I listen to all kinds of music. It depends on my mood but most of the time I listen to the radio.
sometimes I read a book about what happened in the past so I can see how it was in that time. I love to cook that is my hobby I like to try new dishes and most of the time it taste good. I like sport much and I always try to run a couple of days a weak and I use to skate a lot.
As for my work I work in the library. I am a librarian.
I hope you know a little more about me and I am very glad to meet you I will tell you more about myself in the next letter if you want to know more of me believe me i am very serious about finding the man. I love and create a serious relationship with you and I wish you have a very nice day and i hope that I will hear from you soon. will you tell me about your intentions and more about your life and interests?
Your new friend.
Letter 3
Dear and sweet Dileep,
Was a big surprise to me your answer, I did not expect this and I am very happy now and thank you very much for your honest and quick reply. You are so funny, I like you very very much, darling. As for my age, I am 26.
I want the same as you, I dream about real and serious relationships and also I appreciate personal qualities such as responsibility, kindness, loyalty, sense of humor, honesty, speak with the true, frankly and passion , but for me the beauty is not the most important thing, but the inner beauty, yes, because the beauty with the time is gone, but the inner beauty is forever, now for your knowledge I am really honest, in extremely honest, I like to speak with the true and frankly, I do not like to lie and I hate when the people lie me, also I am very romantic woman.
Now i live in my native town which is called Rivne. i do not have computer at home and i do not know English.
When i study i was living in another town and my boyfriend betrayed me. I have been on my own for study time, apart from a short time when i thought i had someone in my life but i was wrong, he was seeing someone else. i did not see him from that time. I just want someone i can trust, someone who will inspire me to do more, I am a very caring woman.
I have a very wide taste in music, everything from classical to metal.
I like all kinds of films, maybe we can both sit and watch a scary film together? when i get scared i could hold on to you.. I would like that..
If you ask any of my friends they will all tell you that i am a very courteous, kind and caring person, always ready to help anyone that needs it, I do have very old views on how men should treat a woman, and i will always respect a man. My father died about 9 years ago and he was never betrayed my mother.
All i want in a man is a honesty, compleat honesty and understanding.
Ok i think i will leave it there for now.
Take care and thank you so much for the your letter. i will be waiting for a letter from you.
Letter 4
hello my dear Dileep,
you are whom I look for in my life. you respect yourself and others and you are also honest, compassionate, considerate, affectionate, and open-minded. Those are all the things that I need in the person I choose to be with.
In this world today there is not near enough love and compassion and it makes the world feel cold to me, I heat things up a bit. I just cannot wait to meet you.
my parents were very old fashioned and also taught me to respect men and people at all, to be a good woman, and to be a romantic which I am all of the above. I write poetry and I will love to open doors for the man I love and I always treat him like a king.
all my heart wants to build own family and to take care of it. i dream about family dinners after work and speaking about everything as a good friends. i think that man and woman have to be lovers and sex is very important part of relationships but if they are friends too and can speak about different things and support each other in different situations or will help with advice . i think it is ideal relations.
One more thing then I will stop boring you, I love to write poetry!I have been doing it since I was 9 years old . my teacher took it and read it aloud, from that day on my classmates called me the Poet, my friends still call me that!
I think if we meet and you will fill my heart with love i will write many romantic things.
Always Yours, Anna.
Letter 5
my prince, my Dileep,
I dream you to be closer to me and love me. I want to hold my heart next to yours and feel us beat as one. I have many thoughts of just kissing you and stepping back to see your reaction, or just touching you passionately, and seeing your reaction. i dream to cook for you.
As i am cooking, place your hand on my cheek and kiss my neck, and whispering in my ear, i love you. Or leaving a romantic card on the dinning room table for me to find when i get up as you leave for the day. Or leaving a rose on the table another day. I like your picture, you look very nice, dear.
Darling i will always communicate with you, about every thing my dear, every day things, your feelings, dreams, desires, your passions, and about us. I can not imagine a day i will not talk with you. My love will be deep and pure for you. I just can not see me not talking to you.
There are things i still do not know about you, as well as you don't know about me. We still have things we have not delved in and now is not the time for them, they will come out when we are together. There are so many things we don't have time to put to paper. We still have so much to say to each other and too much to do to each other, because our passion for each other will be strong. Or love will be strong, We will prove our love and passion,desires,and love to each other. All will come out, all will continue for the rest of our lives together.
when we meet, our letter writing will end but the relationship will last life time, our true love will come out and shine like a harbor light, all night and day our love will shine till we part from this earth. A life of joy, peace, happiness, love, devotion, romance,passion, respect, and giving is all i want to give to you. And to me, i will always give you myself every day. You will know my touch of love and tenderness, my kiss of love to let you feel and taste it.
My hugs to take away your sad times and to embrace your happy ones.
Our chatting with each other will be to fill each other with all our thoughts and dreams. And our love making to complete our love for each other, and start our family. And our love making to complete our love.
i want to be only with you.
your Anna
Letter 6
Dear Mr. Dileep,
it is a letter from Anna's translator. i am as a representative of translation service has to inform you that we will not provide her with our translation and computer service because she cannot pay for it.
her salary is very low for it. she cannot even to buy own computer.
all her funds she spends for food and rent of her flat.
if you are really interested in her and want to be only with her you can pay for restart of your communication. we will inform you how. just let us know.
you can pay for one month or for each letters. it is depends on you.
if you want to interrupt you communication and leave her forever let us know too.
your lady is waiting for your decision impatiently. she wanted to be only with you very much.
Letter 7
Dear sir Dileep,
If you are serious and want to continue the relationships with your lady Anna, try to understand her, she was paying for the correspondence and now she doesn't have such opportunity that's why she asks you for help. If you are against and don't wish it, we will not translate her your letters, because they should be paid.
best regards,
Letter 8
Dear sir Dileep,
of course, we have our own e-mail address, if you wish we can send a letter from our address, but this e-maill address was created special for lady, that's why we send our office letter from it, please, tell us your decision, because the lady is very worried about all this situation.
Hoe for your soon decision.
with respect,
Letter 9
Dear sir Kumar,
We would like to inform you that your lady Anna came to us and asks about you, she wishes to know about your decision, would you like to continue the relationship with her, can she rely on you and trust you or not. She is really interested in you and worries about your disbelief.
She wants to know are you able to help you or not?
Hope for your soon decision.
best regards,
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Letter 10
Dear sir Dileep,
We are very glad to tell you that our company is legal and work only for clients' interests. Lady can come to us from 12 p.m. to 16 p.m. If lady Anna will permit to give her number, we will let you know about it.
with respect,
from translator
Letter 11
Dear sir Dileep,
we wish to inform you that your lady Anna asked to give you her number, it is +380961972403. You can write or call her. If you wish to use our interpreter, you are welcome, the time is 12 p.m. to 16 p.m.
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