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If you have not seen my Instagram or Facebook accounts in the last 30 hours, you may not know I stopped on top of Interstate 435 at the Kansas-Missouri state line yesterday between Wyandotte County and Platte County.
Here are a couple of pictures I took:
It took a bit of courage for me to get out of my car and take those photos. I am afraid of heights.
Very afraid.
There were so many things I missed out on when I was a child because I was too scared to go up.
Now I did ride a gondola suspended over the Mississippi River with my father and brother during the 1984 Louisiana World Exposition in New Orleans. How I convinced myself to go, I still don't know. Of course, the only cameras around back in 1984 used film, and most were quite bulky, so it wasn't practical to take photos. Too bad, because they would have been breathtaking.
A few months after hovering over the Mississippi, my family made the infamous trip to Disney World, one which I've discussed ad nauseam in this blog. I had no desire to go on any roller coasters or other dangerous rides, even though I met the height requirement.
Four years later, the Steinle family went to Astroworld in Houston. My father and brother went on a few high-rise rides, but my mother and I wussed out and stayed on the ground.
In 1992, again, my father and brother went to the top of the Gateway Arch in St. Louis. My mother and I were not having it. I was very tempted to go up in the Arch when I was in the area for Lisa's wedding last October, but since I was staying in St. Peters, 35 miles west of downtown, I didn't do it. If Lisa and Jeff would like to take me up in the arch, I'm game.
I could not stand sitting in high seats at outdoor sports stadiums. I was just fine sitting at the top of the Superdome, simply because there was a roof and I had no idea the sky was above. But outdoors? Forget it.
In 1992, my father, brother and I went to two St. Louis Cardinals games at the old Busch Stadium. The first night, we sat in the outfield bleachers, about 440 feet from home plate. The second night, my father bought tickets in the upper deck behind home plate. I couldn't do it. I walked around the concourse all night while my brother watched the game. My father stayed with me much of the time, and I feel terrible. Really terrible.
My fear of heights was a reason we sat in the ridiculously hot bleachers at the Texas Rangers' old Arlington Stadium instead of the upper deck behind home plate. I feel bad for making my family accommodate my fear of heights.
I am very glad I never sat in the upper decks of LSU's football stadium. I went up there one Saturday morning a few hours before a game, but I got scared. Really scared. I ran down the ramps as fast as I could.
Some of the high school football stadiums I covered games were harrowing.
University High, a laboratory school on the east side of the LSU campus, played its home games on one of the fields at LSU's practice facility when I was covering games in Baton Rouge. The "press box" was actually an open-air shelter which was only accessible by a rickety old ladder. While some could climb the thing in 30 seconds, it took me more than one minute, sometimes two or three, to make it all the way up there. I was shaking like a leaf every time I was up there.
If I had to do it all over again, I would have covered the games from the field. I proved I could do it just fine when I moved to Kansas, writing down the information then feeding it to the computer. But I was on a deadline in Baton Rouge, and doing stuff on the field would have cost me 20-30 minutes, which could have been very bad if a game ran late.
Today, University High plays at a modern stadium with a real press box nowhere near as high.
Memorial Stadium is Baton Rouge's largest high school stadium, seating over 20,000. It was once a home for Southern University's football team, and hosted many small college bowl games and playoffs. It was once home to numerous teams in Baton Rouge, but now only a handful of teams use it, since the rental fees charged by the Baton Rouge Recreation Commission (BREC) are too high for most schools to afford. Many of the public schools, especially those in more economically depressed areas, can't make enough off ticket sales to pay the rent, plus officials and security.
In November 1999, I covered a high school football playoff game at Memorial Stadium between Eunice and Capitol, which is about a mile from Memorial Stadium. I was also asked by the local cable company to provide color commentary for its tape-delayed broadcast in place of Rob Musemeche, the usual color man who could not be there that night due to a family commitment.
About 45 minutes prior to kickoff, the play-by-play man, Dennis McCain, and myself went to the top of Memorial Stadium's press box.
I did not fare well.
I was very unsteady, and I could feel my knees quaking. Dennis was very patient with me and helped me a lot, and we made it through the opening spiel before returning to the press box for the game.
I wish I had a camera to take a picture from the top of the Memorial Stadium press box. You can get a great shot of the Louisiana capitol, the tallest in the United States, as well as traffic flowing on nearby Interstate 110 and other state government buildings.
My biggest fear of driving in Louisiana was breaking down and/or getting into an accident on one of the numerous bridges over the Mississippi River between New Orleans and Baton Rouge. The I-435 bridge in western Kansas City is high, yes, but nowhere near as high as the structures in Louisiana, most of which are more than 100 feet over "Old Man River".
I would like to stop on the Kit Bond Bridge in Kansas City and get a shot, but there is too much traffic to do it safely.
As for high places in Kansas City, I have gone to the top of Kauffman Stadium to take pictures. I have considered watching a game from there.
We all have our fears. Maybe I need to conquer some. Heck, I'm going to be 42 later this year. Gotta start sometime.
Is there an immunization for eclipse fever? Sign me up!
Eclipse fever has overtaken Kansas City.
Check that, eclipse fever overtook Kansas City months ago. Eclipse fever is now raging throughout much of Missouri, especially along the western edge of the state from Kansas City to the far corner where the state borders Iowa and Nebraska.
You cannot turn on any of the four local network stations and not hear something about the eclipse, which occurs Monday. Most of northern Missouri is in the path of totality, with St. Joseph scheduled to be in totality for two minutes, 38 seconds.
There are estimates of over one million people flocking to Kansas City, St. Joseph and countless small towns in the far northern reaches of the state to view the eclipse, which is dangerous for the human eye unless proper eclipse glasses are worn. Regular sunglasses won't work. And certainly do not try taking picutres or videos of the eclipse. Anyone who does will go blind and not know it.
In Kansas City, only areas north of the Missouri River–Platte and Clay counties–will have totality, and it won't be as long as it will be farther north. I'm guessing there will be gigantic traffic jams on Interstate 29 with people stopping to watch. I've suggested Missouri Western State University, where the Chiefs hold training camp, open its stadium to let people watch.
Elaine Mercer, one of my supervisors at work, is going to watch from Carrollton, where she and Frank used to live (and still own the newspaper, the Carrollton Democrat). Carrollton is scheduled to have totality for two and a half minutes, too.
The only place in Kansas in the path of totality will be Doniphan County, the farthest county northeast in the state. Russell and Hays will be in the 93 percent range. I'm not watching. NO.
I don't see what the big fuss is. I saw an eclipse in 1984 when I was finishing second grade. I want to be able to see, even if I'm blind without my contact lenses or glasses.
It reminds me of all those who went crazy over Haley's Comet being visible in early 1986. It's not that big a deal to me. I'm not into astronomy. I only know what I learned in school (and playing Buzztime trivia). That's it. I don't own a telescope, I don't look at the horoscope, and I never got attached to watching the space shuttle launch and land, except when I watched it in school. The only time I can remember watching a shuttle launch was in seventh grade at Arabi Park Middle, mostly because it was the first one after the Challenger explosion.
Hotels in Kansas City and St. Joseph are absolutely gouging people who are coming to the area to view the eclipse.
If you thought hotel rates in the area were outrageous for the two NASCAR weekends at Kansas Speedway, you haven't looked at the rates for this Sunday night.
The "budget" hotels in the area are charging at least $250. Some of the classier hotels downtwon are charging up to $750.
Seven hundred fifty bucks. And that's not for a hotel in the path of totality.
Someone who is paying over $800 to stay in a hotel and then go watch an eclipse has money to burn. Still, it's a gigantic waste of money. That person would be better off buying Chiefs tickets.
I'll be so happy Tuesday when the eclipse is over and people have to start talking about something else.


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GREEN COVE SPRINGS, Fla. – The Clay County Commission voted 4-1 on Tuesday to proceed with recommendations designed to make the county's zoning rules "constitutionally immune" from allowing adult-oriented businesses.
There are currently no adult businesses in Clay, and commissioners hope to keep it that way.
The effort to protect the county from businesses challenging the rule began last year when a businessman asked the county if he could open an adult bookstore. The county researched the idea and found its zoning ordinance in place since 1985 that bans sexual oriented businesses was not enforceable because sexual-oriented businesses are protected under the U.S. Constitution.
Melbourne Attorney, Michael Kahn, explained the changes to Channel 4 Tuesday.
"Each of the ordinances has been constitutionally tested number one, so you have a regulatory ordinance which is roughly 80 pages long, that just lets the industry know that if it comes into town that it will be regulated to the strict consequence of the law. The second is a public nudity ordinance which you heard me describe which is actually from a St. Johns County ordinance. That's important sometimes public nudity is not appropriate in certain places outside the adult entertainment industry and the third is the location ordinance which will give the industry it's right to exist in Clay County in certain areas and will protect other areas," said Attorney, Michael Kahn.
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Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Exclusive interview: Prince George of Serbia
Prince George of Serbia, eldest son of King Peter, recently gave an exclusive interview to the Los Angeles Times, in which he criticized European crowned heads.
The interview took place in the palace at Belgrade.
The Prince made unflattering comments about the German and Russian Emperors, and remains unconvinced about wear.
"I do not think there will be a war because the great powers don't want it. But war would do good, in a way. One thing I don't understand -- why doesn't Germany want to fight now? The longer she waits the stronger Russian will get and the less will be a chance to getting toward eastern Europe. Austria is a corpse on the point of decay -- but one cannot be sure that the Slavs in the Austrian army will fight for us. Ach! I would throw all those crowns off and govern the country myself.
"The Emperor of Germany is mad, but not clever. King Edward is a clever man, and so is the King of Italy. The Czar of Russia, whom I visited lately, gave me the impression of a doll. He is not an Emperor, but a puppet. He knows nothing about what is going on: people tell him just as much and no more than they want to, and when there is something against him in the papers they tell him how they got lost in the mails and there is an end to it.
"What a country Russia is. What could be done with energy and a leader. Peter the Great was right to build St. Petersburg and get to the sea. If we are to live instead of existing we must get to the sea -- otherwise we shall be stifled. We were so many years under the Turkish yoke and threw it off at last -- why should we not throw off the Austrian, too?"
Prince George offered a high opinion of the United States and the American people. He said: "I have made up my mind to go to the United States; the Americans look upon life in a wholly different way. Everything seems to be on a huge scale, not like it is in Europe. I think one can learn a good deal from America, the people seem so energetic and enterprising.
He is not as keen about American women.
"But the few American women I have met seem cold and passionless. Whey do they always go about without their husbands? I hear the husbands sit at home and earn money for them to spend in Europe. They must be very complacent -- I have seen their wives at the tables in Ostend. There is a great fascination about gambling - playing with chance."
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The memory of every crew member who served aboard the USS Colorado is important to his shipmates. The USS Colorado Alumni Association continues to honor their memories through our publications, memorial services, and memorials established across the United States. This section describes these memorials, followed by a listing of our shipmates killed or missing in action. KIA/MIA Other shipmates who were wounded in action and died later --some during the war and some later as a result of service to their country--are included in the listing under TAPS.
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COLORADO MEMORIAL, Museum
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On May 18, 2003 a new plaque was dedicated in memory of the USS Colorado and her crew beside the 5 inch 51 caliber gun from the ship. The gun was acquired by the Puget Sound Maritime Historical Society when the ship was scrapped, and it has stood for 40 years at the Museum of History and Industry in Seattle. The plaque, a memorial service, and display in the museum were joint projects of the museum (MOHAI), the society (PSMHS), US Navy League, Seattle, and shipmate Andy Andresen. See Album page 25.
This memorial was dedicated on March 21, 1997 with Colorado Governor Romer, shipmates, and other dignitaries in impressive ceremonies. It is a marble bench with the inscription "Dedicated to the men who served aboard the USS COLORADO BB-45" and lists major battles. It is placed by the east entrance of the State Capitol and balances another memorial bench placed by the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association. The drive to establish this memorial was led by shipmates Isidore Gefroh and Francis "Dan" Daigle, and Norris Hermsmeyer of the University of Colorado Naval Alumni.
MUSEUM OF THE PACIFIC WAR, ADMIRAL NIMITZ HISTORICAL PARK, Fredericksburg, Texas
A plaque which honors those killed in action while serving aboard the USS Colorado was dedicated and imbedded in the memorial wall on the museum grounds. In addition our members have endowed the Nimitz Foundation so that a wreath will be placed near the plaque each Memorial Day. We have donated additional funds to recognize the USS Colorado (BB45) on the wall designated as "Friends of the Nimitz" located in the George Bush Gallery of the Pacific War. Individual shipmates are also honored on bricks and plaques throughout the grounds.
Shipmates Joe Ware and John Henry Winn began a tradition of impressive Memorial Day services and mini-reunions each year since the plaque was dedicated. Other military units have joined the ceremonies to make this a very special tribute to all those who gave their lives. The tradition has been continued by Ken Jones and Tom Lyman with the support of other Texas shipmates and the Nimitz Museum.
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In 1947 Colorado Governor Knous proclaimed the University Memorial Center as the official state memorial to those who died in war to preserve our democratic freedoms. The Veterans Lounge was established on the 2nd floor, and artifacts which are on display include the ship's bell and ship's wheel from the USS Colorado. Our association has donated a model of the BB-45 which is now displayed with the bell and wheel and memorial plaques. On November 11, 2003 a Veterans Day ceremony was held in the Glenn Miller Lounge of the University Memorial Center. This was followed by a reception in the Veterans Lounge. Shipmates Ken Jones and Isidore Gefroh, and Duane Menor, son of shipmate George Menor, represented our association. The Veterans Lounge is located near the reception desk and the Glenn Miller Ballroom. On November 11, 2004 our association presented the USS Colorado "Sunday Flag" to the Center. See Album page 26.
WALLS, Boeing Developmental Center Cafeteria
"If these walls could talk..." In 1959 Teakwood decking from the BB-45 was obtained from Todd Shipyards and used for the walls of the cafeteria at the Boeing Developmental Center, Seattle, Washington.
On May 26, 2004 employees of The Boeing Company dedicated a new plaque on the teakwood walls honoring the men of the USS Colorado. Pamela Valdez, Ryan Jutte and others from the F/A-22 Raptor program at the Developmental Center planned the memorable ceremony, luncheon, and tour. The dedication was attended by association members and families in the Seattle area, together with employees of The Boeing Company. See Album page 26.
The Navy Memorial Foundation has built a memorial to all of those who served in the Navy through all the various wars and actions in which the Navy and Marine Corps took part. This memorial features the statue of the "Lone Sailor" on a large entry plaza on Constitution Avenue.
The Arleigh and Roberta Burke Theater in the Naval Heritage Center shows a wide screen-motion picture spectacular, "At Sea". The theater itself is a memorial to those individuals, units, squadrons, and ships whose names are commemorated through sponsorships of individual seats. The members of the USS Colorado Alumni Association have sponsored one of the seats and a brass plaque is mounted on the chair honoring our ship. It is in Row A Seat 7. In addition many of our members are now enrolled in the U. S. Navy Memorial Log which can be accessed through the web.


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PIRHL, in partnership with the Jennings Center for Older Adults and the City of Shaker, developed Library Court Apartments, a 44 unit apartment building in Shaker Heights, Ohio. The development serves seniors aged fifty-five and older earning at or below 60% of the Area Median Household Income for Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Library Court is financed primarily through the Ohio Housing Finance Agency utilizing Federal Housing Tax Credits (LIHTCs), County HOME funds, and resources from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
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The purpose of this club is to provide a forum for parents with one and only daughter and likeminded people to create awareness in the society to eschew gender bias in all aspects of life.
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Author: R.T. Kaelin
Publication Date: September 25, 2012
Publisher: Terrene PressGenre: YA Fantasy
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Synopsis (from Goodreads): The God of Chaos is marching. The Borderlands is nearly overrun, shredded by his army. In a dusty village, ninety-four residents led by two soldiers make a last stand. During the assault, one of the enemy isolates Rhohn Lurus, a Dust Man. Yet rather than kill him, the monster gives him a cryptic message and begs he carry it east, claiming it could halt the war.
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At Storm Island, Nikalys, Kenders, and Jak are adjusting to their new lives as leader, mage, and soldier. In the nation's capital, nobles spar, some conspiring with the enemy while others ally together to halt Chaos' advance. New friends will be made, old rivals rediscovered, and secrets revealed.
The stage is set. War is here. And the Progeny must stop it.
Yet another spellbinding installment from someone who is slowly becoming one of my favored authors, R.T. Kaelin! In case you missed it, I did a review on his first book in the series, Progeny, plus an interview. You can see the review here and the interview here. Be sure to check them out!
The more I delve into this series, the more I feel like I'm reading a contemporary rendering of Lord of the Rings. This book didn't quite move at the same pace as Progeny, but I did really enjoy seeing the characters grow. Kaelin's style of writing is like a breath of fresh air every time; smooth and detailed. He clearly thinks through his characters, settings, and storyline rather than simply scratching the surface.
Like previously stated, Prophecy moved a bit slower for me (as 'middle' books of a series usually do). I love that Kaelin has developed a world of his own with many different species and mythology. However, there was a point that became a little overwhelming. Thank his gods in the back of the books for those references, because without them I would have gotten very lost! That being said, I would advise readers to look those over before starting the first page, they are very helpful and actually interesting to read.
The things I really enjoyed about this installment: The character development. Nikalys, Kenders, and Jak are all having to face situations that call for a certain maturity that is still coming to surface for them. Here we get to watch them grow.
A lot of questions were beginning to be answered. We learned a lot more about the history of the White Lions, the 'who' and 'whys.'
We discover there is a prophecy that gives us a glimpse of the future, setting the stage for the rest of the series.
We are also introduced to more characters, which, as long as you keep up with it, is an extra feat to the work.
Although at times it was a little harder to get through the extreme detail in this book, I'm finding myself falling in love with this series. One day, when it's finished in its entirety and is available as a set, I'll be one of the first to get it for my bookshelf. I recommend it to anyone who enjoys Lord of the Rings or Eragon. I've even been pushing for my husband to read these novels because I think he'd really like them, too.
As always, I'm looking forward to book 3 to see what happens with our beloved heroes and the future of the Oaken Dutchies. Also, be sure to grab your copies of The Terrene Chronicles that accompany this series (I actually still need to read these...)!


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Two-Headed Fish Spark Concern Over Pesticide Contamination
Photo of a bass larvae spawned with two heads taken by fish farm owner Gwen Gilson, via Yahoo; credit AFP/Ho/Gwen Gilson
Thousands of bass larve spawned in northern Australia with a significant problem - they had two heads. The fatal mutation is believed to be due to toxic water contamination. Tests have cut out the possibility of a virus or bacteria and instead point towards pesticides coming from macadamia nut farm nearby. The connection seems clear since the occurrence of deformities rose along with the expansion of the farm.
Matt Landos, an aquatic animal specialist and member of the Australian College of Veterinarian Scientists, said the mutant larvae at a Noosa River fish farm survived just 48 hours and were dying en masse.
"When we used the water on-site or have taken bass from the Noosa River those fish appear to have been contaminated and they give rise to deformed or convulsing larvae," he told AFP.
The deformities don't stop with the fish - other farm animals are experiencing birth defects as well. And it could very well not stop at the fish or the farm animals.
The organophosphates in question -- carbendazim and endosulfan -- had been recognised as potentially dangerous and even banned in some countries, but were still recommended for use in Australia, said Landos.
An investigation is underway, and test results from the fish specimens are due back next month.
Until then, don't drink the water...
Via Yahoo News
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Latin American Banana Farmers Sue Over Pesticides
Head Lice: The Latest Superbug to Become Resistant to Pesticides
Bayer in the Dock Over Pesticide Linked to Colony Collapse Disorder


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15 June is National Beer Day 2017 – otherwise known as Beer Day Britain – and, two years after everyone's favourite frothy, hoppy beverage lost its status as Britain's favourite tipple, the fight back is on.
Yes, impossible as it might seem given we Brits consume 33,000 barrels of beer every three months [1], wine has been the alcoholic drink of choice for six out of ten of us since 2015 [2]. That might be partly driven by the decline in pub numbers, which reached a 33-year low in 2015, falling to just 50,800 [3].
National Beer Day 2017. The Comeback Continues
With Beer Day Britain 2017 it seems the fight back is on – with a new generation of craft breweries and microbreweries at the forefront of this battle. A recent study found that the number of breweries in the UK had risen 8%, to 1,700 – with the rising popularity of craft beers being a key driving factor [4].
It's easy to see why this new breed of ales, IPAs, stouts, and lagers is proving popular –their unusual flavours and names have caught the imagination of traditional beer lovers and the other members of the public keen to try them out.
There's huge choice of flavours available – everything from pink peppercorn infused ale [5] and Hot Rocks Lager, which uses glowing hot chunks of granite to create a caramel flavour [6], to the outright weird Rogue + Voodoo Doughnut Bacon Maple Ale [7] (whose flavour speaks for itself).
Then there are the names. There's Hoptimus Prime [8] for the Sci-Fi lovers and Audrey Hopburn [9] for anyone who wants a bit of glamour with their pint – but, if you opt for Snake Venom this National Beer Day, go easy – it's an eye-watering 67.5% alcohol.
Beer Day Britain. A Slice of Hoppiness?
So, will you be celebrating the great beer comeback this national Beer Day? If so, kick off the festivities by joining in a nationwide "Cheers to Beer" at 7pm on 15 June.
Then the only question is what you'll choose as your slice of hoppiness. Will it be the cool sounding Smooth Hoperator [10], the rather more exotically titled Michelob Ultra Dragon Fruit Peach [11], or the safer option – Carling, which remains Britain's favourite beer [12]?
Whatever your tipple, if you want to find out more about Beer Day Britain, visit National Beer Day 2017.
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[1] http://www.beerandpub.com/statistics
[2] http://www.wsta.co.uk/images/Research/Market-Reports/LWFOverview2015.pdf
[3] http://www.beerandpub.com/statistics
[4] http://www.beerandpub.com/statistics
[5] https://www.ratebeer.com/beer/wild-beer-old-pink-peppercorn/311092/
[6] http://firstwefeast.com/drink/2012/11/8-unusual-beer-styles-you-need-to-know/2-steinbier
[7] https://www.thrillist.com/drink/nation/12-crazy-beer-flavors-rogue-beard-beer-redhook-and-hilliard-joint-effort-thrillist-nation
[8] https://www.buzzfeed.com/robinedds/funny-beer-names-you-dont-have-to-be-drunk-to-enjoy
[9] https://www.buzzfeed.com/robinedds/funny-beer-names-you-dont-have-to-be-drunk-to-enjoy
[10] https://www.buzzfeed.com/esquire/25-of-the-most-amazing-craft-beer-names-youll-ever-see
[11] https://www.thrillist.com/drink/nation/12-crazy-beer-flavors-rogue-beard-beer-redhook-and-hilliard-joint-effort-thrillist-nation
[12] https://vinepair.com/wine-blog/most-popular-beer-every-country-map/


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Amazing Barbecue Chicken Salad is a hearty and flavorful salad. Creamy ranch marinated chicken, veggies and a tangy BBQ vinaigrette dressing!
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I love to eat salad but I get tired of the same ingredients each and every time. That's why this Amazing Barbecue Chicken Salad has quickly become a favorite at my house. The creaminess of the ranch dressing goes perfectly with the tanginess of the BBQ Vinaigrette. All of these ingredients come together to make the perfect salad when you are craving the tastes of summer! Pair this with some Sweet Moist Corn Bread and you'll definitely have a winning combination!
Ingredients for Amazing Barbecue Chicken Salad
-Romaine Lettuce
-Shredded or Diced Chicken
-Black Beans
-Red Bell Pepper, diced
-Pepper Jack Cheese, cubed
-Avocado, cubed
-Ranch Dressing
-Tortilla Strips
BBQ Vinaigrette
-Canola Oil or Vegetable Oil
-BBQ Sauce
-Balsamic Vinaigrette
-Garlic, minced
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How to Make Amazing Barbecue Chicken Salad
In a medium bowl, mix together the corn, black beans and diced red pepper.
Now its time to make the BBQ Vinaigrette. Whisk the canola oil, BBQ sauce, balsamic vinegar and garlic together. Prepare the rest of salad ingredients by chopping the lettuce, cutting the pepper jack cheese into cubes and cubing the avocado.
Place your chopped lettuce in a bowl with the vinaigrette and toss it to coat. Divide the lettuce among four bowls or plates for serving. Top the lettuce with the corn, black bean and red pepper mixture, cubed pepper jack cheese, avocado and chicken. Sprinkle with tortilla strips and drizzle with Ranch Dressing. Serve this Amazing Barbecue Chicken Salad to your friends and family!
|Prep Time
|30 Minutes
|Cook Time
|10 Minutes
|Passive Time
|30 Minutes
- 1 Head Romaine Lettuce washed and chopped
- 2 Cups chicken breasts cooked, then shredded or diced
- 1 Can Corn drained
- 1 Can Black Beans drained and rinsed
- 1 Red Bell Bepper diced
- 8 Ounces Pepper Jack Cheese cubed
- 1 Avocado cubed
- Tortilla Strips topping
- 2 Tablespoons Ranch Dressing to drizzle, if desired
- 3 Tablespoon Canola or Olive Oil
- 1/4 Cups BBQ Sauce your favorite
- 2 Tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
- 1 Teaspoon garlic
BBQ Vinaigrette
- In a medium bowl, mix together the corn, black beans and diced red pepper.
- Chop the lettuce, cut the pepper jack cheese into cubes, and dice the avocado.
- Whisk or blend all of the ingredients in a blender to combine.
- Place the lettuce in a large bowl with a lid. Pour in the BBQ Vinaigrette and toss with the lettuce. Divide the lettuce among 4 bowls or plates.
- Top the lettuce with the chicken, the corn, black bean and red pepper mixture, pepper jack cheese, avocado, and tortilla strips.
- Drizzle with a ranch if desired.


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Redwood Smoked Sausage
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Our Redwood Smoked Sausage is an all-chicken product, blended to enhance its lean goodness. It has a smoky flavor with a tender bite and has more than 30% less fat than other leading sausages.
Code: 1008
Number of Pieces: 6 links
Weight: 1.50 lbs
Casing: None
Cooking Notes: Please cook to an internal temperature of 165°F to ensure safety.


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And you thought auctions are for boring millionaires. Let's break it to you that this is where jewellery trends are made.
As specialists of the auction world, we see jewellery trends being formed both organically and through influences from fashion, media, art, cinema, history, politics and culture. New looks develop, old styles return, sometime with reinvented twists. Designers, collectors and jewellery enthusiasts shape the momentum of the market, defining jewellery as a multi-dimensional luxury. To kick off the season, we muse over perfectly curated samplings of today's trending treasures.
It has been suggested that the brooch has largely disappeared from a woman's jewellery box due to changes in lifestyle and fashion. However, the brooch is still a prevalent category in today's auctions — it is a jewel that has proven to be one of the most versatile pieces that a woman — or man — can own. For you can nestle a brooch in your hair, wear it at different heights along the shoulder or at the neckline of a dress, have it delicately sit on your waist, and even convert it into a belt buckle or a lapel. Or take a step further by wearing it on caftans and sashes or pinning it up to a handbag.
Vintage brooches designed by some of the most renowned jewellery houses such as Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels have been consistently exceeding expectations at auctions, along with brooches of bold design and exceptional craftsmanship. One such is a brooch formerly from the collection of Mona, Countess Von Bismarck. Circular brooches decorated with jade, rock crystal, onyx and coral, first became popular after Cartier's display at the 1925 Exposition des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. This brooch, with its chromatic contrasts and influences from the Far East, is an example of an art deco jewel pursued by many jewellery connoisseurs. With an estimate of $100,000-150,000, this piece soared above expectations during this year's spring auction of Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels in Geneva, selling at more than double the high estimate.
Another example is the Galaxy Brooch by Marianne Ostier from the Collection of Mamdouha and Elmer Holmes Bobst. Predictably from the 1960s, this brooch illustrates a swirled celestial design heightened by a layered setting of diamonds that evoke a sensational three-dimensionality. Woven nicely into a hairdo or pinned to a hat, this brooch's multipurpose function and beautiful construction lends itself to the outstanding results at auction from an estimate of $45,000-65,000 to a staggering $250,000.
Colour has made a comeback. As exceptional colours are rare, coloured diamonds and stones have an increased demand. We have seen robust competition in the auction space from all audiences at the international level and foresee a continued, growing appetite for stones of superior, incomparable quality. Blue and pink diamonds are most popular among collectors as coloured diamonds are considered greatest finds in mining history. Burmese rubies, Kashmir sapphires and Colombian emeralds make for the most coveted in the coloured stone spectrum. The appreciation can be highlighted by two important pieces sold at Sotheby's this year. The Apollo Blue and Artemis Pink, renamed The Memory of Autumn Leaves and The Dream of Autumn Leaves respectively, achieved a combined total of $57.4 million in Geneva, setting a new world record for earrings at an auction. The Pink Star, renamed CTF Pink was sold in Hong Kong for a staggering $71.2 million, a new world record price for any diamond or jewel at an auction.
Another example is The Stotesbury Emerald, a legendary Classic Colombian emerald mounted by Harry Winston went at $1 million at the New York auction this spring. This stone not only displays a beautiful depth of colour, but is also enriched by its provenance, one that includes two celebrity design houses and three iconic American women, all who shared an impeccable eye for renowned jewels and gemstones. As a result of this popular trend at the moment a lot of emphasis is also being given to the different approaches applied to the use of varying hues in jewellery design. For instance, classic white the diamonds are centrepiece, but the outline and design around it distinguishes a piece. The Pink Twist Earrings by Sotheby's Diamonds is one such example that offers a lively alternative to the classic stud since it is accented by a swirling frame of pavé-set pink diamonds. This trend draws from the powerful, architectural, modernist aesthetic.
Everybody wants a necklace that is exceptional, a showstopper of sorts, a piece that warrants a remark or goes beyond the traditional, or an ornament that brings a relatively monotone outfit to life. 1970's necklaces by Van Cleef & Arpels that embrace two very distinct styles are fine examples. The first, a necklace from the Family of Betsey Cushing Whitney and John Hay Whitney, has tassels. The second necklace, formerly in the collection of Princess Salimah Aga Khan, was embellished with Burmese rubies. After a heated competition in the Geneva and New York auction rooms last fall, both necklaces well surpassed their high estimates.
Along with Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels, works of JAR, Viren Bhagat, Hemmerle, Nirav Modi and Wallace Chan have established a strong momentum and international acclaim in the auction space all through the last few decades. JAR is considered the greatest living jeweller of modern times, has arguably the strongest following and demand in the auction block with his revolutionary designs. In toe is Mumbai-based Viren Bhagat who blends tradition and modernity through his contemporary designs. Nirav Modi, too, is not far behind with his high end jewellery that invariably makes its appearance at the red carpet. Germany-based Hemmerle creates ornate objects with exploratory metals, while Hong Kong-based Wallace Chan brings scientific innovation to jewellery. It is evident that certain jewellers and designs have made a profound impact and are continuing to influence collectors and creators.
By Nikita Manilal, Specialist-Jewelry, Sotheby's, New York


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Considering working for a start-up or SME? Find out what their recruitment process is like in this week's blog post.
Over the past few years, there's been a noticeable increase in the number of university leavers pursuing a graduate job at a startup or SME (small or medium-sized enterprise); over 50% of graduates now say they would rather work at a small company than for one of the larger, more traditional graduate employers. And it's easy to see why, given working for an SME can be a great way of kick-starting your career. You'll be given the opportunity to develop a wide skill set, take on high levels of responsibility and get the chance to really have an impact on the business and its development.
So, knowing the benefits of pursuing a role at an SME, you might be wondering what the application process actually looks like. Well, it certainly differs from that of a corporate. Although every startup and every SME will have their own hiring process in place, we've rounded up 4 important points that apply to the majority of startups and SMEs and that you should be aware of if you're thinking of going for a role at one of these companies.
They move quickly
Unlike at larger companies where the recruitment process can start a year in advance of the start date, startups and SMEs don't have that sort of time at their disposal so tend to start their recruitment drive just 1-2 months before the expected start date of their new employee. This means that it's perfectly reasonable (and actually encouraged) to start looking for vacancies after your finals or even after graduation, depending on when you'd like to start your new job. You can also expect to hear the outcome of your application a lot sooner!
The interview will be less structured
Whereas at a corporate the hiring process will be run by a fully equipped HR team, at a smaller company it will usually be the founders or CEO who will be going through applications and conducting interviews. This means that the whole process will be a lot less complex. Expect there to be a maximum of 2 interviews and perhaps a test to be carried out either during or prior to the interview. The interview itself will usually be a lot more conversational, and you might at times be expected to take the lead in driving the discussion.
Of course, none of this means that you should put any less effort or time into your interview preparation. It's still essential that you have researched the role and company thoroughly, their product and their competitors. A smaller company, even more so than a larger company, will be looking for someone who is really passionate about and interested in what they do.
They'll be looking for slightly different qualities
As a fresh graduate, neither a corporate nor a smaller company will expect you to have lengthy experience in their industry. Instead, they'll be looking to see whether you have the potential to develop. However, what smaller companies do tend to care about more so than larger companies is cultural fit. Working in such close proximity with one another, it's essential that everybody gets along. For this reason, it's not uncommon for you to have part of your interview with different employees or a chance to meet the team after your interview. Of course, each company's culture varies so this is really a personal decision to be made by both employer and candidate.
They're less formal
Whereas at most corporates you'll be expected to turn up to interview in a suit, this might not go down so well at a startup or SME where the dress code is usually pretty casual. Turning up in a suit in this instance would give off the message that you aren't a very good fit for the company. Think carefully about your interview outfit as it is key to making a good first impression and be sure to do some research beforehand though on the what the company's employees wear (this will vary from industry to industry). At interview it is still always good to dress a little bit smarter than you would if you worked there.
Similarly, be mindful of the tone and language you are using in any emails you are sending to your prospective employer. Whilst it's good to start off formally, if you receive a more casual response then try and match their level of formality (whilst still remaining polite and professional). Being overly formal when they are greeting you on first name terms might also raise issues of compatibility with the company.
Guest blog post by Sophie Hudson, Head of Community at TalentPool – a recruitment platform matching recent graduates with job and internships opportunities in startups & SMEs.
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X Purge & Pressurization 1XLC/SS/IS
|Purge Type
|X air or inert gas
|Area: Class I Div 1, Zone1
|Equipment: Unclassified
|Purging Action
|Leakage Compensation
|High Flow rate during purge and afterwards compensation for leakage
|Enclosure Size
|up to 60 Cu Ft
|up to 1.35m3
|Mounting Style
|SS316 Box
|Mounts externally on the enclosure wall. Minimal piping.
|Alarm Output
|Ex i Integral Signal
|Volt Free, dry contact
Install your uncertified equipment in a Class I Div 1, Zone 1 hazardous area.
Leakage compensation provides an initial, high, purge flow-rate. This improves uptime, by quickly removing hazardous gas from the enclosure.
After purging the system switches to leakage compensation mode, providing sufficient flow to maintain sufficient positive pressure in the enclosure. This reduces compressed gas consumption.
X-Purge units are fully:
- Automatic:
- Timers and control signals apply and disengage power depending upon conditions reported by the purge system.
- Complete with:
- Control unit;
- Relief valve.
- Certified:
- cFMus,
- cULus,
- IECEx,
Data Sheet
- XSD-7TD0-001 Cutouts and drillings for fitting MiniPurge
- XBR-7TD0-002 MiniPurge Dimensions and Hook Up
- XBR-7TD0-003 MiniPurge Installation
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Our Approach on Food Safety
SSGH is committed to food safety
We are a USDA GAP certified grower with a written HACCP plan. All SSGH workers go through class training for GAP. We offer a controlled environment, from liner production through growth, harvest, storage and transport. We use individually zoned greenhouses and a state of the art time management system to provide key information such as when the the produce was harvested and when it was packed. Boxes are then coded with the exact date of harvest, location of harvest, grow zone information and which variety of lettuce they contain. Our produce is then refrigerated, loaded on our custom refrigerated trucks and sent for delivery. Our goal is always a 24hr turnaround or less. Traceability is one of the keys to food safety.
Zoned Grow
Each variety of lettuce is grown in a separate zone
Produce Info Coded
Upon harvest, our produce is packaged, boxed, coded and ready to sell
Better Logistics
Why? We are the grower, packer, and shipper
24hr Turnaround
Our goal is to always achieve a day's turnaround or less