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The Briefly for March 12, 2020 – The "Why is Mayor Bill de Blasio So Hated?" Edition
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The census begins today. Last time around, the city's participation rate was 62%, compared to the national average of 76%. With as much effort the city and state have put into marketing the census, it's gonna be mighty embarrassing if we maintain that low rate. (Alex Williamson for Brooklyn Eagle) Why is DeBlasio so hated? (AskNYC) Rapist and rotting ghoul Harvey Weinstein was sentenced to 23 years in prison. His layer had previously said that he may not outlive any sentence over five years. May he live a long life to experience every single day of that sentence. (Jen Ransom for NY Times) Even Harvey Weinstein's own body hates him, as he was hospitalized again with heart problems and chest pain. Let's all hope he's got great doctors because he has at least 23 years minus a day to live. (Dean Meminger for amNewYork Metro) RIP Modell’s, who will be liquidating all of its stores starting Friday. The company is pointing to an unusually warm winter as the final nail in the coffin. If you gotta go to Mo’s, make sure it’s soon. (Crain’s) The $3.2 million revamp of Woodside’s Little Bush Playground is set to start next month and should take about a year to finish. (Michael Dorgan for Sunnyside Post) The Chelsea Hotel renovations continue to be an utter mess. Work has stopped because the building did not qualify for a Certificate of No Harassment with multiple tenants complaining about unlivable conditions dating back years. (Michelle Cohen for 6sqft) Governors Island announced its free programming for the 2020 season, which starts on May 1. (Devin Gannon for 6sqft) May we all be lucky to have birthday parties half as wild as 87-year-old Ray from Ray's Candy Store. (Bob Krasner for amNewYork Metro) Sometimes you don't even have to go outside to birdwatch. (Mike Mishkin for I Love the Upper West Side) Crown Heights has a new vegan Ethiopian restaurant in Ras Plant Based. (Scott Lynch for Gothamist) The number of families in shelters each night was 46 percent higher last year than it was in December 2009, and one out of every 100 babies born in the city was brought to a shelter, rather than a permanent home. Needless to say, Governor Cuomo and Mayor de Blasio did not earn high marks on The Coalition for the Homeless' annual report. (Janaki Chadha for Politico) "I can now proudly call myself an NYC housing lottery winner." One person's story of how they won the lottery. (Kim Turner for StreetEasy) Frank’s Cocktail Lounge in Fort Greene has been the backdrop to a changing neighborhood since the 1950s, and on April 10 of this year, that comes to an end. (S.E. Blackwell for East New York News) Photos: A first look from the observation deck of Edge. (Michelle Young for Untapped New York) The lone Yelp review gave it four stars, but still called it "crack head city." KN Mi Delicia Bakery and Coffee Shop in Mott Haven was part of a drug ring and multi-state 14-person arrest, with a raid finding $50,000 cash and bags stuffed with what is suspected to be heroin and cocaine. (Kathleen Culliton for Patch) Brooklyn Democratic Party's leaders have endorsed Councilmember Donovan Richards for Queens borough president. (Alex Williamson for Brookly Eagle) The city is beginning to experiment with, get this, actual dumpsters for businesses that will be set on the street to remove trash bag mountains that pile up on our sidewalks. It's almost like the sidewalks should be for people to walk on, not for businesses to store trash on. (Gersh Kuntzman for Streetsblog) 26 excellent Midtown East bars and restaurants to try. (Alexandra Ilyashov for Eater)
Six months. According to the mayor, that’s how long the fight against COVID-19 will take before things return to normal again. Get ready for the worst summer ever. (Adam Nichols for Patch) The economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic on restaurants will be akin to a major natural disaster. (Serena Dai for Eater) Restaurants, open-air markets, and catering companies are expected to take a hard hit, Grub Street takes a look at how businesses are preparing to support their hourly staffs if at all. (Chris Crowley for Grub Street) “We’re not in a position where we can rely on the CDC or the FDA to manage this testing protocol.” -Governor Cuomo. New York will start contracting 28 private labs to help administer coronavirus testing for New York residents. (Emily Davenport for amNewYork Metro) Daytime talk shows filming in New York will be forgoing live studio audiences during the COVID-19 outbreak. (Kimberley Richards for HuffPost) SUNY and CUNY schools will halt in-person classes for the rest of the semester, beginning on March 19. The dorms won't be closing and classes that are impossible to hold remotely will still be held. (Niedzwiadek and Madina Touré for Politico) Coronavirus fears may jeopardize the election process, which requires candidates to collect up to thousands of signatures of supporters. This may lead to the governor altering election law, as he did following Superstorm Sandy. (Max Parrott for QNS) If you're healthy, you should still consider dining out. The virus is not transmitted via food or drink. (Serena Dai for Eater) An usher for “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” and “Six” has tested positive for COVID-19. Both theaters underwent a deep clean, the shows are continuing, and the usher is now in quarantine. (Michael Paulson for NY Times) Manhattan's St. Patrick’s Day Parade is officially canceled. (Todd Maisel and Robert Pozarycki for amNewYork Metro) How to help during the coronavirus outbreak. (Azi Paybarahf or NY Times) A big thank you to reader Taina for today's featured photo, taken in Red Hook.


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Side-by-side views of the Wolf-Lundmark-Melotte dwarf galaxy, taken by NASA’s Spitzer Space Telescope and Webb Space Telescope reveal the impressive resolution offered by the new telescope.
Wolf-Lundmark-Melotte is an isolated dwarf galaxy about 3 million light-years from the Milky Way and about 10 times smaller. Its galactic halo is about 8,000 light-years across. and is thought to be quite old. It was first discovered in October 1909, although it was not identified as a galaxy until 20 years later.
Now, Webb helps us see the dwarf galaxy like never before. Alongside the Spitzer Telescope’s view of the galaxy, Webb’s ability to resolve very faint light sources is apparent.
Webb launched from French Guiana in December 2021 and traveled a million miles to its vantage point in space. The accurate telescope launch extended the planned longevity of the mission by four, which means we could see the telescope operating until 2040. (The Hubble telescope was should work for about 15 years when launched in 1990; 32 years later, it’s still going on strongdespite some hiccups.)
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Webb’s large mirror and state-of-the-art instrumentation mean he can see fainter and farther light than any space telescope before it. Among his research targets are exoplanets, objects in our solar system and the first galaxies and stars in the universe. So far, the science images from the telescope have been spellbinding.
The most recent image is no different. It shows countless sources of light coming from part of the dwarf galaxy. The Webb image was taken by its near-infrared camera (NIRCam) and includes light from four of the telescope’s filters; the Spitzer image includes light in two filters. You can also see the NIRCam image all alone heresupplemented by a dramatic enlarge.
This is the second time a Webb the image was posted alongside an older image by Spitzer. The first was a comparison of the two observatories images of the Large Magellanic Cloud, taken by Webb’s MIRI instrument and Spitzer’s infrared camera. The same Spitzer onboard camera was used to capture the above image of the dwarf galaxy.
Images of the Magellanic Cloud were also not in color; Webb’s first color images were released with great fanfare on July 12. On the contrary, the cloud images provided an opportunity to show off Webb’s remarkable alignment.
You can register with Webb using this handy twitter bot this keep an eye on what the telescope is observing in real time.
More: The Webb Telescope shows the Pillars of Creation like you’ve never seen them before
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In general, every day a person has to get out of bed with an alarm clock and rush to work immediately. He has to work a lot all day to meet the deadline. Finally, his day ends with fighting traffic to return to the comfort of his home. Therefore, such a busy day only consumes all the energy of a person. What can give him relaxation in such a busy schedule? A pleasant relief for those who are chasing a busy life is to drink a glass of their favorite organic loose leaf tea.
Organic Loose Leaf Tea blends are the most popular option, which is why people prefer to buy organic tea online. A cup of tea filled with hot organic wine seems to relieve all tension.
Organic tea leaf blend
Black orthodox mixes are a common type of loose leaf. Well-known companies usually use organic methods to produce this variety. The leaves are carefully selected and hand-processed to produce a high-quality organic blend with a unique taste and flavor. The orthodox organic black mix is a savory amber drink. Tea lovers who want to add color and flavor to their cups prefer black tea.
Characteristics of bulk leaf beverages
The mixture of organic bulk leaves has certain characteristics-
- Full-bodied black liquor
- This drink has a scent of rose petals and barley
- It has a rich, refreshing, and smooth taste.
- The color of this drink is a reddish amber
The aroma and taste are irresistible for tea lovers, so I have to drink this drink. There is no shortage of merchants to buy organic loose-leaf tea online and enjoy a cup full of this drink every night. In addition, this combination has some health benefits. Do you want to know them? please look.
How useful are organic tea leaves for your health?
This type of drink contains essential antioxidants, which makes it a healthy drink, especially after a busy day’s work. Tea leaves contain natural substances that serve as traditional organic beverages.
- Improves blood circulation
- Boosts the immune system
- Fight cancer
- Prevents Alzheimer’s disease
- Reduces stroke and heart attack
- Improves dental health
These benefits are one of the main reasons to buy organic loose leaf tea from online suppliers. This refreshing drink forms an integral part of your daily drink as they promote health.
Is organic loose leaf tea totally natural tea?
Yes, most organic teas are completely natural. This means that no chemicals or harmful elements are used during plant growth or tea leaf processing. They are added to the mix directly from the finest tea plantations.
Is Loose leaf tea more flavorful?
Loose-leaf teas are normally of greater worth than tea bags. Loose tea is made from minimally processed whole tea leaves and provides flavor, aroma, and essential oils when brewed. Most tea bag teas are high-quality pieces and dust from whole leaves.
How do you boil loose leaf tea?
- Return the water to a boil in a pot.
- While waiting for the water to boil, add an appropriate amount of loose tea leaves to the tea basket.
- When the water enters the coveted temperature, stream it over the tea infuser into a cup or teapot.
- It’s tea time.
How long should you let the tea steep?
Soaking selections antioxidants, caffeine, tastes, and aromas from tea. With hot water, a good cup can take up to 5 minutes to brew, but it can take up to 12 hours to soak in the cold, making smooth, tasty tea rich in antioxidants.
What is the healthiest loose tea?
Organic green tea is usually suggested as the healthiest tea. They are taken of polyphenols including antioxidants that assist promote mind and heart health. Organic green tea is one of the lightest processed real teas because it is not oxidized. The leaves are collected, dried, and rolled up quickly.

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On June 23rd, three farmworkers were profiled and arrested outside a Vermont Walmart. Nearly two months later, after an arduous legal battle, Ismael Mendez is free and back in Vermont with his family and community. Sadly, Ubertoni and Mario were pressured to sign "voluntary departure" petitions and have been deported to Mexico. Ismael's liberation shows the beautiful promise of community solidarity and protest, while Ubertoni and Mario's deportation shows the cruel reality that all too many immigrants face.
After the detention of the farmworkers, nearly 2,000 supporters wrote letters to ICE denouncing the arrest and demanding their release. Dozens of fellow farmworkers participated in a photo-petition, showing their solidarity with their fellow members. And in vigils and marches around the state, thousands of Vermonters took to the streets to connect the brutalities of the national immigration system with the abuses happening in our backyard, chanting: "Close the Camps; Free the Farmworkers!"
On his release after six weeks in detention, Ismael said:
"I feel so happy to be free, and for the all the letters, the protests, and the marches. Thank you so much for being out there, fighting for me. From the day I was detained, I knew that people were supporting me, and it made all the difference.

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Had a nice conversation with Hannah McBride at 60dB. Here’s the description: At Mar-a-lago this week, President Donald Trump hosts President Xi Jinping of China for the first time. Xi has led anti-corruption campaigns targeting golf as the sport of millionaires, but Trump’s made a sport of “golf diplomacy.” Author Dan Washburn on golf, China […]
While in Beijing recently, I sat down with Kaiser Kuo and Jeremy Goldkorn to record an episode of their popular Sinica podcast. You can listen to it below, or read more at ChinaFile.
Recently had a nice chat with Kyle Brown of Golf Course Industry magazine. Listen to it above on on their site.
“On this week’s Golf Show we hear from Dan Washburn who is an expert on golf in China, where there has been a recent boom in the sport.”
I talk about the book project and more with Lonnie Hodge and Des Walsh, hosts of Blog Talk Radio‘s “China Conversation.” Listen to the show here or in the embedded player below. You can also download the complete interview here.

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Stockholm is an expensive city for most standards and sadly that’s a reason for many travelers completely avoid it. It does not have to be this way guys. I’m about to show you it’s possible to visit Stockholm on a budget and still have a great time!
I love Stockholm. I love how its classical charm is projected onto the 21st century and the way history lives side-by-side with endless parks, beautiful islands and a modern lifestyle.
I see two main drawbacks with the city though. The first one is the weather. I mean, an average annual temperature of 10°C and the frequent Arctic wind is not pleasant. Unfortunately I can’t do nothing about it.
But Stockholm is a real challenge. All it takes is a slight slip and there goes your budget. Like when I payed 9EUR for a beer. 9 freaking euros!!
But I can help in this. There are some ways you can travel hack this amazing city and have a great time without hurting your wallet (too much). Let’s get started!
Transports in Stockholm
Remember: To be smart about public transport tickets.
Coming and Going To Arlanda Airport
Your budget starts to feel threatened right at leaving the airport. A one-way ticket in the Arlanda Express, the faster way to get to the center, can cost as much as 282 SEK (around 30EUR). You can save by booking online in advance though.
A cheaper alternative is the bus. I used the Flygbussarna, which is less than half the price of the train (99 SEK each way). There other public transportation options – a combination of bus and suburban trains – but they are considerably more time-consuming.
Getting Around Stockholm
The good news is that Stockholm is a relatively small city. You can easily walk around the old town and even the nearby areas/islands without the need for a public transport.
You’ll do need public transports however to reach some areas of the city. When the time comes, do not use single tickets as they’re far more expensive. Instead, get a top-up SL Access card (20SEK, non-refundable) which you then must top-up with a minimum of 100 SEK or a 1,3 or 7-day travel card.
This is the most inexpensive way to get around the city and includes journeys in all public transports of Stockholm, including ferries to Djurgården, where some of the best museums are located.
Another option is biking. The bike public system is open for everyone in Stockholm and for 165 SEK you can get a card that give you access to free unlimited use for three days. You can only take one for a maximum duration of three hours though.
Accommodation in Stockholm
Remember: To check all your options to book a room!
You know what’s coming. Yes, hotels in Stockholm are damn expensive and there’s little you can do about it.
As farther you go away from the city center, the more affordable the hotels are. But do it too much and you’ll find yourself wasting valuable time and money in public transports. Aim for something in between. My VERY BASIC boat-hotel was a 25-min walk from the old town and costed me 610 SEK a night for a double room. Note: I was staying during the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 weekend, which obviously inflated the prices.
The final options for hardcore budgets are Couchsurfing and Airbnb (get a discount voucher!). Apart from the lower prices, you have the possibility of doing some meals at home. Even if it is only breakfast, that’s already some SEK saved!
Cheap Places to stay in Stockholm
I usually recommend the place I stay in, but not this time. Despite the scenic views, the botel (boat hotel) I ended up in had claustrophobic and unclean rooms.
I’d have a look at the Generator Hostel. Although I didn’t stay in the one in Stockholm, I’ve tried them in 3 other different cities – Amsterdam, Hamburg and Berlin – and I only have good stuff to say. Definitely the best hostel chain I’ve ever been!
Or you can always search by yourself. To make your life easier, you can start seeking with my pre-selection of best value-for-money hotels in Stockholm. This list only includes good-to-excellent hotels in city center and rooms with WiFi.
Stockholm can be expensive. Don’t let the prices rise more!
Food & Drink in Stockholm
Remember: Tap water is really good. Focus on the lunch time.
Eating Cheap In Stockholm
If you want to indulge in the Swedish sit-down restaurant experience, do it at lunch time. The Dagens Rätt (lunch menu) can cost as low as 90 SEK in some places, even in the center. It includes the dish of the day, water, bread and a free salad buffet. Not bad for roughly 10EUR, hun?
Dinner is a different story. A meal for two with no alcoholic drinks in a random restaurant will easily cost you 500 SEK (around 55EUR). This makes the evening the ideal time to lower your standards a bit and indulge on street or fast food. There is a lot of choice available, from the many hot dog kiosks, food trucks or the swedish hamburger chain MAX. There are a lot of cheap Thai food spots too.
Avoid eating in the most touristy places and in Drottninggatan, the main shopping street. Market halls like the Östermalms Saluhall are full of healthy options too.
Below are some of the best places I’ve eaten in Stockholm:
- Meatballs for the People!
A local friend suggested me this place and it was hands down the best place I’ve tried. This is a vegetarian organic buffet with DELICIOUS hot dishes of the day and a free salad buffet. Comes with a stunning view over the Stockholm‘s port. Priced at 98 SEK, this place is tremendous value.
The name says it all. It’s the first and only Swedish Meatballeria. You can delicious organic meatballs with the delicious lingonberry jam at a rather decent price.
Drinking in Stockholm
Alcohol is the quickest way to ruin your budget in Sweden. It’s hard to find a place selling beer for less than 50SEK and I’ve seen glasses of wine for 130SEK (14EUR). ABORT any drunkening plans.
If you absolutely must drink, try to do it during the happy hours or buy your bottles at Systembolaget. This is the Swedish government’s liquor store and the only way to buy alcohol in Stockholm.
On other note, tap water is a great alternative to go with a meal. I know it sounds depressing, but water in Stockholm is really pure and some times they even serve it in a jar with berries inside. Use it to refill your water bottle too (instead of buying new ones).
The Main Sights in Stockholm On A Budget
Remember: To take advantage of the free stuff.
If you’re visiting Stockholm for the first time, you’ll want to see the icons of the city.
Well, a great way to get to know the city is by doing a free walking tour. Taking one on the first day of a trip is one of my top travel tips to save money anywhere. In Stockholm, this will take you through the main attraction: Gamla Stan the old town. Stortoget, the main square, is particularly impressive. Loved the vibrant colors of the buildings there!
Another unique sight is the metro system. Presumed to be the largest art exhibit in the world (!), Stockholm‘s T-Bana stations house a unique collection of sculptures, artworks and exhibitions. There are free art walks to get to know this underground beauty. And all you need to come along is a metro ticket!
Museums in Stockholm
As a true first-world capital, there are literally loads of museums in Stockholm so it’s very easy to hurt your budget when trying to go to every single one of them.
Try to be selective here. Make choices. For instance, as much as I enjoy Schlager music, it didn’t make sense to splash almost 200 SEK (!) in the ABBA Museum.
Tip: I always ask myself a question: Would I enter a similar place in my home town?. It helps puts into perspective what can be of good value for me to visit and what can be just a waste of time and money.
Three Paying Museums in Stockholm Worth to Pay For
- Vasamuseet – where a big 17th century ship is displayed, 98% intact (!)
- Skansen – open-air zoo and museum, displaying typically Swedish buildings, animals and ethnic elements from across several centuries
- Fotografiska – SUPER interesting and tasteful collection, if you’re into photography. If not, don’t bother.
These all are way worth the entry fee for me. If the budget doesn’t allow you going to all of them, use this exact order – Vasamuseet is a must!
However, many of the museums in Stockholm are completely free of charge. And I went to none LOL. Anyway. Try looking into the Nationalmuseum, Medieval Museum and the Moderna Museet for a free injection of culture. Some paid museums might also have free exhibits throughout the year.
TRAVEL NUMBERS @ STOCKHOLM,SWEDEN
- DURATION OF THE STAY: 3 DAYS
- TOTAL DISTANCE COVERED ON FOOT: 57,2 km (!)
- ACOMMODATION: 915SEK
- Metro & Bus Tickets: 220SEK
- Airport Bus (2x one-way): 198SEK
- FOOD&DRINK: 1401SEK
- ENTRY FEES
- Vasa Museum: 130SEK
- Skansen Museum: 170SEK
- Fotografiska: 120SEK
- TOTAL COST (kr): 3173SEK/pax
These are the exact numbers per person. SEK=Swedish Krona.
Yes, budget Stockholm is real!
I won’t lie. The three days I spent in Stockholm definitely came with a significant price tag.
But don’t let swedish prices scare you. Despite being one of the most expensive cities in the world,Stockholm is truly an pleasant place to explore, with crazy levels of natural beauty and quality of life.
Be confident there are many simple ways to cut the expenses of your trip and still have a great time. Visiting Stockholm on a budget is a real thing. And if you can keep a tight budget there, you can make it anywhere!
Do you have more tips to do Stockholm on a budget? How do you save money on such expensive destinations?

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The report comes amid renewed official warnings for Israelis to abstain from visiting Turkey.
By Erin Viner
Israeli and Turkish intelligence services recently foiled an Iranian plot to attack Israeli targets on Turkish soil last month, senior Israeli officials have revealed.
“Things are really heating up there,” one official told the Ynet news agency, confirming there had been a recent rise in Iran’s attempts to carry out attacks.
Jerusalem reportedly tipped off security officials in Ankara that an Iranian group cell was conspiring to abduct Israeli citizens, foiling the attack at the last minute.
This afternoon, Israel’s National Security Council (NSC) Counter-Terrorism Bureau repeated its travel warning against visiting Turkey, raising its alert to the highest level.
Two weeks ago, the NSC advised the public of security concerns regarding Iranian attempts to attack Israeli targets around the world, but especially in Turkey.
“Given the continuing nature of the threat and in light of the increased Iranian intentions to attack Israelis in Turkey, especially Istanbul, the National Security Council has raised the travel warning for Istanbul to the highest level, Level 4,” said a statement TV7 obtained today.
In addition, the NSC called on Israelis currently in Istanbul “”to leave the city at the earliest opportunity, and on Israelis planning to travel to Turkey to avoid doing so until further notice.
Earlier today, Minister of Foreign Affairs Yair Lapid issued a statement also calling on “Israelis not to fly to Istanbul, and unless there is an essential need: do not fly to Turkey at all. If you are already in Istanbul, return to Israel as soon as possible” due to “after a series of attempted Iranian terrorist attacks against Israelis on vacation in Istanbul.”
Lapid, who also serves as Israeli Alternate Premier, stressed that, “In recent weeks, Israeli security services, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Prime Minister’s Office have put tremendous effort into saving Israeli lives, some of whom have returned to Israel and are walking among us without knowing their lives were saved.”
Further stressing the “real and immediate danger,” Minister Lapid underscored, “ No vacation is worth your lives and the lives of your loved ones. Listen to the directives we are putting out, we are updating them all the time and in accordance with our status assessment.”
Jerusalem’s top diplomat said he wished “to thank the Government of Turkey for the effort they’re putting into protecting the lives of Israeli citizens. Tourism to Turkey is important to both our countries, but they also understand there are risks that should not be taken.”
He also expressed a “message to the Iranians as well: whoever harms Israelis will pay. We will find them, no matter where they are.”
The advisories follow a string of mysterious deaths in Iran, including the assassination of senior Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) officer Col. the May 22 assassination of IRGC Col. Hassan Sayad Khodaei, believed to be a member of the secretive 840 Unit that carries out terror operations against Israeli targets abroad.
The Ayatollah regime has vowed to avenge Khodaei’s death, for which it blames Israel.

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Why Some Major U.S. Sports Stadiums Are Switching to All-Aluminum Drinkware
Stadiums and arenas are back open for games and concerts, but things in the stands might not feel totally the same ever again.
At least, if you’re in some particular arenas and stadiums, you might notice that your drink is in an aluminum cup, rather than plastic. That’s part of an initiative from Ball Corp., the manufacturer best known for its Mason jars.
Environmental issues around single-use plastics are a hot issue inside and outside the promotional products market. And while some might assume that all plastics and recyclables are created (and recycled) equally, that’s not the case. Aluminum is actually infinitely recyclable, meaning the material doesn’t diminish each time it's repurposed.
Now, aluminum does require more resources to extract and refine, but using recycled aluminum reduces energy usage by 95%, according to Fortune.
That fact is what’s at the heart of Ball Corp.’s mission to replace plastic cups with aluminum, at least as far as its own stadium contracts go.
“If you compare plastic against aluminum and only look at the divergent composition, without taking into account the infinite recyclability of aluminum, the carbon footprint of plastic is better,” Ball Corp. president Dan Fisher, told Fortune. “If a circular system is sufficiently in place, using recycled aluminum reduces greenhouse gas emissions and the carbon footprint during production. However, when virgin material is used, it is crucial to lower energy through wind and solar power and other renewable sources to counteract the impact.”
Ball Corp. partnered with Kroenke Sports & Entertainment—which owns stadiums such as SoFi stadium in LA, Emirates Stadium in London and Ball Arena (formerly known as the Pepsi Center) in Denver—to replace all plastics with aluminum products, such as cans, bottles and cups. The venues also implemented more robust recycling programs, which Ball Corp. says will be part of a circular system by 2022.
Ball also partnered in 2019 with Hard Rock Stadium in Miami to create aluminum cups, which the NFL also used for the Super Bowl.
As other venues start seeing the results of these initiatives, they might just switch, too. Here are some eye-catching statistics from Fortune:
If 80,000 attendees are at a professional sports game, approximately 160,000 cups or bottles are used. Unless sporting events eliminate concessions altogether (and what fun is that?), it’s almost impossible to avoid it. Thus many venues are leaning into thoughtful procurement of packaged goods and better trash management. The aluminum cup has become an easy way to divert waste from landfills and engage the consumer.
It’s a relatively easy switch. Most consumers won’t notice a difference between plastic and aluminum. It at least wouldn’t be enough to really change their experience, like some people have with plastic straws giving way to paper straws. Cyclical, environmentally-friendly initiatives like this are becoming more mainstream, with major brands like Burger King and Starbucks trying them out.
Ball Corp. and KSE are also doing a lottery system, encouraging fans to participate in recycling programs with the chance to win meet-and-greet with players, backstage passes at concerts or free tickets to events—all just by collecting their trash and throwing it in the correct recycling bin. (That creates a need for signage at the arena, too.)
It’s far from universal, but as opposition to single-use-plastics grows, and people become more familiar with the difference that aluminum provides, it might just become the standard drinkware for arenas in the U.S.


(October 16, 2021, Central Islip, N.Y. ) – The Long Island Ducks defeated the Lexington Legends 9-7 on Saturday afternoon in Game Two of the Atlantic League Championship Series at Fairfield Properties Ballpark. The best-of-five series is now tied at one game apiece.
The Ducks offense put up a four-spot in the opening inning against Legends starter Francisco Jimenez to take a 4-0 lead. Boog Powell’s leadoff solo homer to left-center field, RBI singles by Lew Ford and Sal Giardina and a wild pitch that scored Steve Lombardozzi did the damage. Lexington responded with four runs of their own off Ducks starter Darin Downs in the second to tie the game. Brandon Phillips’ RBI single and Roberto Baldoquin’s sac fly highlighted the inning.
Long Island took the lead back in the third on Lombardozzi’s sac fly to left, but a run-scoring groundout by Cole Sturgeon and a two-run homer to left by Phillips in the fourth gave the Legends a 7-5 lead. The Ducks tied the game up in the fourth on Ford’s RBI fielder’s choice plus an error on the play that scored Vladimir Frias. They then took the lead in the fifth on Chris Shaw’s RBI single up the middle and added another run in the sixth on L.J. Mazzilli’s RBI single to center.
Neither starter factored into the decision. Downs pitched two innings, allowing four runs (two earned) on four hits and three walks while striking out two. Jimenez lasted just one inning, yielding five runs on seven hits and two walks. Frank Moscatiello (1-0) earned the win, tossing two and one-third perfect innings of relief, striking out two. Daren Osby (0-1) suffered the loss, surrendering three runs (two earned) on four hits and three walks in three innings. Rob Griswold picked up his second save of the postseason with two scoreless innings, allowing just one hit while striking out two.
Following a day off, the Ducks and Legends continue the Atlantic League Championship Series on Monday night in Kentucky for Game Three. First pitch is scheduled for 6:31 p.m. at Lexington Legends Ballpark.
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The Australian Government has approved the addition of one defence capability project and the removal of another project from Defence’s Projects of Concern list.
The Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Pat Conroy MP, confirmed the removal of the Deployable Defence Air Traffic Management and Control System and the listing of the Civil-Military Air Traffic Management System as a Project of Concern.
Minister Conroy thanked Indra Australia for its commitment to remediating the Deployable Defence Air Traffic Management and Control System project.
The removal of this project reflects Indra’s ongoing collaboration with Defence to obtain the best possible capability outcomes for the ADF.
Indra Australia’s delivery continues to progress well despite minor delays beyond the company’s control, primarily COVID-related. The third and final mission system is on track for delivery to Defence in October 2022.
The Civil-Military Air Traffic Management System project has been listed as a Project of Concern because of significant schedule, technical and cost challenges.
This project is delivering a joint Civil-Military Air Traffic Management System which will support civil and military operations including at 12 ADF air bases around Australia.
The project has seen a two-year delay to forecast Initial and Final Operational Capability in the past two years.
“It is my expectation that this listing brings more high-level attention, resources and energy – from both Defence and our industry partner Thales Australia – to the task of remediating this project,” Minister Conroy said.
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Giotto Bizzarrini, the founder of Bizzarrini S.p.A, was a former Alfa Romeo, Ferrari and ISO engineer. His company specialised in the construction of highly advanced sports and racing cars, before their demise in 1969. Giotto Bizzarrini first worked for Alfa Romeo before he moved to Ferrari and was famously the chief engineer and mastermind behind the iconic and legendary Ferrari 250 GTO, now considered the most desirable Ferrari of all time. Following a dispute with Enzo Ferrari, Bizzarrini left and went to work for the ISO company with the aim of building a car to outperform the Ferraris on the race track. The 5300 GT Strada was launched in 1965 and proved to be the company's most successful enterprise. Under the bonnet of this low-slung 2 seater was a Chevrolet V8. This 5.3 litre engine provided the power and this, combined with the stunning Italian styling, made for an exciting cocktail and a unique blend. This example offered for sale is an early Bizzarrini from 1965 and was constructed in Livorno, Italy. It has been inspected and authenticated as such by Jack Koobs de Hartog, who is the recognised expert on Bizzarrinis and has written a number of books on the cars. These lightweights were designed specifically to compete in the World Sports Car Championships of the mid-1960s. This car was built at the end of 1965 when Piero Rivolta and Bizzarrini fell out and therefore, although much of the car would have been built alongside other ISO A3C's, it was originally badged as a Bizzarrini. This is evident due to the fact that it was originally intended to have 4 rear lights but was subsequently changed to have just 2 rear lights. Shortly after production was completed, the car was exported to California, where it remained until 2002. It was repatriated to Europe when purchased by the current owner and sent to his race preparer for a total restoration to a 'Corsa' specification with one thing in mind, to win! As such it has since been fine-tuned and had considerable success on the European historic race circuits. The car has been restored to the specification of first ISO A3C Corsa, which raced in early 1964. It now weighs just 1089kg, thanks to the correct thin gauge aluminium body and the great attention and detail paid to weight-saving when restoring the car. It is also worth noting that any original part that was replaced during the rebuild has been carefully retained which includes all interior trim and bright work etc. There are disc brakes all round, independent front suspension and a De Dion rear axle. The engine BHP has been reduced from just over 470bhp to 448bhp in favour of a more linear curve and increased torque. The engine, gearbox and all other mechanical components were overhauled during the winter of 2014/15 and the car only raced once during 2015 at the Goodwood Members meeting where it finished a very credible 3rd overall in the Graham Hill Trophy against some equally extremely well driven and tough competition. There is a comprehensive file with exacting set up notes, which would be available to any buyer and there are also a large number of photographs of the rebuild and of the car in its dismantled state. The car currently has valid FIA/HTP papers and is therefore eligible for numerous events during the racing calendar, including the Goodwood TT (where it started on the front row in 2014), the Spa Six Hours and the Masters historic racing series where it would be without doubt a front runner in the right hands. It has always been the most photographed car at any event it attends and is both a crowd and race organisers favourite due to its spectacular looks and performance.
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- Sweet like Honey when ripe, our Banganpalli mangoes are in high demand during the Mango Season.
- Our Banganpalli mangoes typically come from the hills of Kadapa in Andhra Pradesh. Here the weather and soil impart a unique flavor resulting in an awesome Yummy fruit!!
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Here in Northeast Portland is a place called In Other Words Women's Books and Resources, a nonprofit bookstore founded in 1993. I've only lived in Portland for a year, so most of what I know I've learned from talking to people and reading news articles, like this.
A few nights ago I went to a screening of a short documentary called Moving In: A nonprofit feminist bookstore and the politics of place. The documentary, created by Dawn Jones (who's on the board of Bitch; photographed below), examines the bookstore's 2006 move, which resulted from being economically displaced from their original neighborhood, to a historically African-American neighborhood. The film is fantastic; you should see it if you have the opportunity.
Following the documentary, community activist and educator Roslyn Farrington facilitated a discussion, featuring four panelists: Allyson Spencer, a longtime NE Portland resident who was involved in the Albina Arts Center (the organization that most recently inhabited the building); Sue Burns and Amara Perez, In Other Words former executive director and current program director, respectively; and Jeana Woolley, development consultant to the Albina Women's League, the nonprofit African-American organization who still owns the space.
I'm hoping Dawn will post a link to the video of the panel discussion, but in the meantime, here's my stab at summing up the main points of each panelist and the discussion...
Allyson Spencer shared her experience of coming upon the Albina Arts Center in the 1970s. As an African-American arts organization, it was less of a place for social activism, she explained, and more about love and the creative process. She emphasized her perception that IOW revitalized the space, and preserved the energy and spirit of what was there before; she said she prefers the term revitalization over gentrification because the Albina Arts organization was at one time "vital," but it had been empty for over a decade because funding for arts programs had dried up.
Sue Burns shared the history of IOW's founding. Its previous location (SE Hawthorne, for people familiar with Portland) was at one time a site of counter-cultural resistance but, like many of these areas across the United States, has devolved into a site of hypercommercialization. While at one time they valued the experience of being a radical voice on the street, they were eventually unable to afford the ever-rising rent.
Amara Perez focused her introductory remarks on what she sees as the complexities and contradictions surrounding the move, and highlighted the problem of a primarily white feminist organization moving into a historically African-American neighborhood. She explained the big picture of what happens in the process of gentrification: Increased property taxes, which result in forced displacement of low-income people (particularly of people of color); increased police surveillance, which results in increased harassment and abuse of people of color; the decreasing availability of public housing; the privatization of schools and other community and social services; the displacement of businesses run by people of color; and the overall change of the neighborhood's cultural and social character.
Jeana Woolley (pictured below) briefly explained the founding of the Albina Women's League in the early 1970s and the operation of the Albina Arts Center, which was in operation until the mid 1980s when funding dried up. She explained the idea of "disinvestment" from community, and what happens when a community has no access to capital. As an advisor to the Albina Women's League, she encouraged them to create this partnership with IOW because they're an organization with social consciousness and expressed interest in being a part of the community—creating a new community by working with the old community. She explained that because IOW commissioned a strong volunteer force willing to upgrade the building, the idea seemed even better.
After each panelist made their introductory remarks, Roslyn offered her own opinion, that gentrification exists on a continuum. She explained her belief that because IOW made the move with consciousness and intention and has continued to evolve in ways that better serve the community, the move was healthy and a model for reinvesting in a neighborhood that had suffered disinvestment.
I think it was Allyson who added the importance of viewing the situation as an opportunity and be mindful of being solution-oriented—it's happened, so what are we going to do about it? What are the guiding steps to build community? How can we utilize the assets of community members, in terms of time, expertise, energy, and art.
The discussion was engaging and provocative, but also frustrating. Partly because there was barely enough time for it to get off the ground (I realize this was inevitable, and I think Dawn will be organizing future discussions to follow up). But more importantly, the frame of the conversation was limited, which led to this idea of "good or bad," this good-intentioned-but-not-honest-and-thus-not-useful discussion. And this worries me.
Someone in the audience shared how drugs and violence were rampant in the neighborhood (he lives about a mile from IOW), explained how community members had wanted the neighborhood to change but change wasn't happening.
Following his comments, Amara took "the other side," by posing the rhetorical question, "Is gentrification is a solution to poverty?" (Of course not, but I'm not sure he was arguing that it was.)
Amara started to bring the conversation to a deeper level, to the need to eradicate and dismantle the systems that lead to poverty...
And then, unfortunately, we ran out of time...
This was only the beginning of a conversation and I obviously wasn't expecting huge movement, but I left hoping for future discussions that allow for more nuance. It's scary, it's difficult. But I also think it's necessary.
A few months ago, I went to another neighborhood talk about gentrification. Nathan McCall, author of Makes Me Wanna Holler: A young black man in America, read from his latest book, Them, which examines gentrification through a fictional account of a neighborhood in Atlanta.
One of the most important points I took away from his talk was the importance of recognizing that gentrification is a complicated process, and while it has many "bads," it also has many "goods," including the literal goods and services being brought into a neighborhood previously neglected.
Acknowledging this isn't saying gentrification is "good." Rather, it's a necessary part of complicating the discussion, pushing us to honestly examine what's happening in our urban areas, pushing us to a deeper level of political analysis and critique.
Because if the frame of the discussion is good/bad, how do we make a determination if people (and I'm specifically talking here about the people who are long-time members of a community undergoing gentrification) have different truths? How do we acknowledge that the number of marginalized people is growing exponentially in this country, and avoid further divisiveness? How do we make space for other truths, like the truth that independent bookstores are marginalized and disappearing quickly in this country, themselves victims of the same forces that are displacing people? For the reality that the situation is even worse for feminist and nonprofit bookstores?
I don't know what the "right" questions are, but often as I'm watching people talk about gentrification, I wonder why the conversation so rarely turns to a critique of the economic structure we live in and instead remains on the level of "good or bad."
But maybe I'm being impatient. Maybe the conversation needs to start here. I just worry that when it starts from a dualistic frame, it's doomed from the start.
Anyway, one of the more useful/productive questions from this most recent discussion was how do we preserve the status of the original residents of neighborhoods while encouraging diversity?
Jeana explained the process of gentrification — how the simple act of investing in a community creates opportunities for people with resources and leaves people without resources at a disadvantage. The challenge, she explained, is to be proactive about finding a balance between the new and the old, to create a community that embraces everyone. When new people are moving into a neighborhood, they should be asking themselves, "How do I move in to an area and support its history, How do I meld to the community?" not, "How do I change it to make it comfortable for myself?".
How do we spread the wealth to make sure everyone benefits? How do we create opportunities for people who were already in a community?
I think the answers are out there; I just think we need to dig a little deeper. It's also something I want to give more thought to here at Bitch, as a new member of a community with a rich history.
I'm excited at the possibility of future discussions...
** Thanks to Dawn Jones for the photos **


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Bravo School Of Art: Painted Pet Mat
Above: Graphic Logo for Bravo School of Art.
As one of the Founder’s of Bravo School of Art, the Director of Workshops at the Art Academy of San Diego, and the former owner of Bravo Gallery and Bravo Workshop, Becker Downey has been involved in San Diego’s arts community since 1990. She has been teaching art and fine crafts to adults throughout San Diego County since 1992.
Rover and Fluffy will love it! Create this decorative and functional piece of art to place under your dog or cat's food & water bowls. Learn how to design and paint with acrylics. Stamps, brushes, paints, ideas and a primed piece of durable, washable vinyl will be provided.
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Nowadays, digital tools are widely used inside and outside the classroom, bringing myriads of benefits: they make education fun, engaging, and accessible, promoting equity, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity. However, it is also important to recognize the importance of using technology in a way that is intentional in order to maintain balance in our lives. Young people are showing us the way.
Screen time remains a divisive topic in education and parenting that often lacks nuance. Questions like “When is it ok to start letting my children watch TV or use a tablet?”, “At what age should my child get their first cellphone?” and “Should cellphones be allowed in the classroom?” have not only sparked heated discussions online and offline, but they have also been the focus of scientific research on the effects this kind of technology has on growing minds. The research has attempted to provide nuance by distinguishing between different kinds of technology usage, such as passive versus active, and usage in education as opposed to usage for entertainment. Educational technology that activates students and can lead to better academic performance is considered beneficial, whereas passive use of technology, like watching non-educational television programs and scrolling on social media, can be detrimental to students’ cognitive development.
While politicians, educators, parents, and researchers debate the merits of digital tools inside and outside the classroom and whether social media does more good or harm, young people seem to be becoming more intentional about their use of technology use. Aware of the fact that digital footprints are forever, teenagers are concerned about peers, college admission officers, and future employers stumbling across embarrassing things that they may have shared online - so they are becoming more and more selective about what they share and how often they do so. In Sweden, more than half of children and young people aged 9-18 never share anything personal online, preferring to keep their online interactions within a close circle of friends (article in Swedish).
Elsewhere on the Internet, people are embracing a “new” trend: Silent walking. This trend entails walking alone in a quiet place, such as a forest, without listening to music, talking, or scrolling through social media on their phone. This is, of course, not a new phenomenon but rather a return to how things were before cell phones. Silent walking has numerous benefits: stress relief, allowing the mind to process thoughts and emotions, mental health improvements, and more.
There seems to be an ongoing paradigm shift, led by young people, in the way we relate to technology and social media. A paradigm shift that has sprouted from the desire to find a balance between our online presence and our real lives. Social media and digital tools can help us connect with our peers, but 23% of teens in a Pew Research survey claimed that social media affects their outlook on their own lives in a negative way. And some are now taking steps to change that.
Digital tools can bring us great value. They can give us access to a vast library of knowledge, help us collaborate, and encourage our creativity, but moderation and intention are key. Perhaps we should follow the example young people have set and reestablish a more intentional way of engaging with technology in meaningful, responsible ways, not as distractions from our relationships with our loved ones and the world around us, but as tools that help us explore, grow, and learn.

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Balancing Your Body’s Energies for Optimal Health, Joy, and VitalityBy Donna Eden with David Feinstein, Ph.D.
Paper Back Edition
Foreword by Caroline Myss
Energy Medicine has been called the “Gray’s Anatomy of the subtle body.” It weaves together the author’s fascinating story, the invisible world of the energies which she works, pertinent research, cross cultural understanding, spell-binding case histories, and most important a systematic and comprehensive program for self-healing and for “keeping your energies humming.”
Energy Medicine was awarded the Prestigious 2009 Nautilus Gold Award, Health category.
In this 10th Anniversary Edition of her classic guide to Energy Medicine, Donna Eden shows readers how to work with the body’s energy systems to:
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Sharpen mind and memory
Enhance overall health with an invigorating Daily Energy Routine
Featuring extensive updates and revisions drawn from Donna Eden’s work with thousands of patients and students over the past decade, this revised edition includes a new introduction by the author and a new section on energy techniques to protect and heal the body when surgery, chemotherapy, or other invasive medical procedures are necessary.

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I got the chance to photograph my sister, brother-in-law, and their two littles a few weeks back, and it was so fun. 🙂 My sister is a gifted pianist, and naturally she’s teaching her kiddos to play. She wanted to capture some of those moments, and I love how it turned out! I love the way Catalina looks up at her while she’s playing for reassurance. So sweet! We also spent time capturing some moments in their kitchen, where they spend SO much time together, prepping, and cooking. On the menu this night was pancakes of course! A household and neighborhood favorite. I’m in love with catching some of these more relaxed, everyday activities. If you play with magnatiles, legos, stuffies, cook, and have tea parties at your house, that’s exactly what I want to photograph.
Love you humans.


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The evolution of scanner technology proves exactly how far facility operations have come. Look no further than the shift from large, cumbersome units of the past to today’s more compact and data-driven models.
Of course, the rapid acceleration of change is all too apparent with advancement after advancement in both hardware and software.
Fact is, a work team’s overall performance and productivity are universally impacted by the technologies deployed on a daily/nightly/ or even 24/7 basis. A critical element of any warehouse operation is the ability to scan barcodes effectively, especially when adverse circumstances or hostile environmental conditions get in the way.
Enter the Honeywell 8670 Wireless Ring Scanner with Bluetooth® technology. This scanner delivers exceptional performance of the Xenon and Granit™ scanners in a high range of motion, lightweight wearable configuration.
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Does this innovative ring scanner compare favorably to the more familiar traditional, hand-held units? The answer is an unqualified yes. And much, much more. Company productivity receives multiple boosts and gains from the following five features and benefits:
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Do your current scanners help or hurt the cause? Effective scanners combine worker comfort with optimal scanning capabilities.
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The 8670 Wireless Ring Scanner features an ergonomic two-piece design. First, the soft elastomeric finger and wrist straps are designed specifically to not only provide maximum comfort but also to eliminate any hygiene concerns. That’s because they are impervious to moisture, don’t absorb sweat, are easily cleaned, and are interchangeable at a moment’s notice.
The second component of this two-piece system is a Bluetooth scanner module. All a worker needs to do to get up and running is mount the device’s small, lightweight scanner on his or her finger and then wear the scanner module on the wrist.
Performance When it Counts Where it Counts
Standard warehousing operations are not kind to handheld and wearable scanners. Just imagine everything they go through, often daily … from extreme temperatures to moist and dusty environments. From unexpected high electrostatic discharges to harsh use events like dropping the scanner on concrete or high impact hits to metal racks and conveyor belts.
All the more reason you need a scanner with a rugged design and reliability to handle the unexpected. This wireless ring scanner provides optimal scanning performance no matter what the conditions.
The wireless capabilities of the scanner assure worker productivity from the very beginning. With typical use, the unit will last up to 10 hours at a rate of 8 scans/minute. When the scanner needs recharging, the expected charge time is only 4 hours.
All so business and productivity stay on an upwards trajectory. And so too does profitability.
Advanced Technology Comes Standard
The 8670 Wireless Ring Scanner is easily paired with Bluetooth devices such as computers, laptops, tablets, and phones. What’s more, bluetooth wireless technology provides freedom of movement up to 10 m (33 ft) from the host device.
This scanner pairs quickly with Apple iOS, Android and Windows Mobile devices as well as standard PCs and laptops equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology.
All the Necessary Accessories
The 8670 Ringless Scanner comes with a full complement of wearable technology and valuable equipment, including scanner service parts, batteries and chargers, power cables, and valuable scanner accessories.
Here are more details on each:
Scanner Service Parts
The system consists of three core components: the Scanner Ring Head, the Scanner Bluetooth Module and display and the Ring Scanner Trigger Assembly.
Batteries and Chargers
The ringless scanner requires lithium-ion batteries. The spare battery is for 8670, 8650 and 1602g scanners. The charger unit has 8 bays for rapid charging of multiple units.
These cables are available for multiple countries, including the US, Europe, Denmark, Italy, Switzerland and more.
To avoid downtime, it’s always helpful to have on hand and in stock replacement parts. Here is a brief overview of these accessories:
- Ring Finger Strap housing made of molded rubber available in two sizes (Small and Large)
- Elastic Ring Strap
- 10-Pack Wrist Strap
- Access Point (up to 7 scanners can be connected)
- Cables: USB or RS-232 cable
5 Important Reasons Why The Next Generation Warehouse Features Wireless Ring Scanning
The Honeywell 8670 Wireless Ring Scanner delivers multiple benefits right at your worker’s fingertips:
- Superior scanning ability 1D and 2D barcode scanning as well as the ability to read poor quality and damaged barcodes.
- Lightweight Ergonomic Design Low profile, two-piece design frees both hands for more effective worker tasks while also providing an extra layer of safety via both hands access.
3. Improved Comfort and Reduced Hygiene Concerns Soft elastomeric finger and wrist straps improve comfort and eliminate hygiene concerns due to being impervious to moisture. Straps are easily cleaned and are quickly interchangeable between shifts.
4. Rugged Design Scanners can endure harsh usage and extreme environments while providing ideal scan performance. Scanner is built to survive 5-foot+ drops to concrete and hits to metal racks as well.
5. Bluetooth Technology Stay connected with freedom up to 10m (33 ft) from the host. Scanner pairs with enabled PCs, laptops and mobile devices running Apple, Android or Windows OS.


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I forgot to take a picture of the invites. I ordered them from Paper Coterie so I was able to send myself a copy, except that the actual invites weren't just rectangular... they were all curvy... and very cute! Notice the font was even a circus poster kind of font and the colors helped set the stage for the shower decorations.
Since starting the planning last fall, I've been collecting vintage items at the thrift store, garage sales and antique stores. This cute little animal cracker tin was just pennies at the thrift store and the little vintage clown heads are tissue Christmas ornaments found at a local antique store. The pale aqua folding chair is child sized and I've had it for a number of years... I like to use it for a bit of height. The ticket rolls were ordered from my new favorite party supply store...
A couple of boxes of animal crackers were a must... along with salt water taffy and some vintage ticket bundles.
I found some vintage looking soda pops at my local grocery store...
And no circus themed anything would be complete without popcorn! We filled vintage styled popcorn bags with caramel corn.
One of the recipes I found on Pinterest was for crock pot hot chocolate. So with this still being February and technically winter I wanted to have a hot chocolate bar! Toppings like shaved chocolate, mini chocolate chips, chocolate covered marshmallows and of course... plenty of whipped cream!
The other beverage option was lemonade... no trip to the circus would be without lemonade, right? We had strawberry and raspberry syrup in case the guests like their lemonade with a bit of extra flavor.
And you just KNEW that there would be paper straws.... right? And this little framed photo was just downloaded from the internet... the frames were just inexpensive plastic frames from Ikea. We used red, green and white although the red and green may only be available for the Christmas holidays....
The food was fun and finger sized....
Of course, once again I forgot to photograph the food table with the actual food in place! But we had Chinese chicken salad in white takeout boxes, mini quiche, stuffed mushrooms, pizza puffs (also found on Pinterest and delicious) and veggies with dip.
Vintage styled party hats, tickets, suckers and candy sticks were strewn across the table as well.
The guests enjoyed the food and the games. The game books were a big hit with everyone!
As were the prizes, of course!
And after all the games, prizes and lunch? Well treat time too. Mini plain white cupcakes frosted with orange, lemon and root beer frosting.
Mini low fat cheesecake cups and mini frosted brownie bites... both topped with a slice of fresh strawberry. A super cute small, gauzy, bunting edged circus looking tent from Ikea's kids section really spotlighted the desert table.
And no party of mine would be complete with out my fantastic sugar cookies! Sprinkled with little multi colored sprinkles.
Am I making you hungry for sweets yet?
But really... the stars of the day were these two little angels. My nephew, Carson, on the left and my cousin's son, Nash, on the right. Still so tiny, cuddly and sleepy!
There's nothing like the smell of a little baby.... and it was a fabulous day!
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The Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau recently launched its new #GreaterTogether initiative in an effort to welcome international groups.
Key West Mayor Craig Cates has targeted the start of Fantasy Fest—a 10-day festival that starts October 20—as the goal to officially reopen to tourists.
A luxury vibe is rolling into in Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood, Fla., via a wave of new high-end and hyperlocal restaurants and hotels.
Cracker cuisine is a creation of the pioneers and cowboys who settled in this part of Florida after the Civil War and lived off what could be grown or hunted.
Anticipation Luxury Yacht Charters can work with meeting planners to plan luau- or casino-themed parties, complete with umbrella drinks or poker tables.
"“An example of our customization would be our creative coffee breaks between meetings — from an espresso cart and popcorn machine to making individual-serving vegetable smoothies."
The recently rebranded 240-room Sonesta Fort Lauderdale is offering inspiration to meet there in the form of the “Meet Inspired” package.
“Each residence at the Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach Residences has an ocean view, and the renovation design is reflected entirely by the property’s premiere beachfront location."Conrad Beach Residences Fort Lauderdale
"“One of the really special areas in the resort is our pool and beachscape, featuring multiple pools and activities like the unique beachfront FlowRider Double, cabanas, a poolside food truck and some really interesting recreational activities."
The standardized meeting is dead. According to Marylouise Fitzgibbon, GM at W Fort Lauderdale, she and her team are no longer presenting meeting planners with formulaic, one-size-fits-all meeting strategies.
After three years of construction, the $3 million project is the first facility in Florida to earn LEED certification.
Cruise clients and suppliers talk ships in Miami/Fort Lauderdale.
With over 300 miles of navigable waterways, Fort Lauderdale has to be one of the most fun cities for meeting attendees to move around in.
Sophisticated and spectacular, Florida is well known globally for its luminous array of leisure pursuits. But did you know the Sunshine State ranks first...
With seven locations nationwide, the Dos Caminos Restaurant group combines old Mexico ambience with mouthwatering modern fare. Opened in January 2011, the Dos Caminos...
Bringing groups together under the light of South Florida’s magical full moon, The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale launched a series of themed evening events to...
On Fort Lauderdale's Riverfront, Las Olas Boulevard brings groups a dockside shopping and dining experience that can be customized to each group's personal interests....
With over 300 miles of waterways, Fort Lauderdale is often called the Venice of this country. We can't imagine a better way to enjoy...
The new luxury trend is all about quality not quantity, and the freedom to enjoy those must-have, high-end staples we do not want to live without.
The sunshine state means business. But don't forget to bring your flip flops.
We check in with a bevy of new hotels, renovated classics, a new home for Hogwarts and an old friend in the Keys, who are turning planners' heads with their creative event spaces.
From Southern California to Dubai, there are many ways to be smart, sophisticated + sustainable during carbon-friendly conferences. Not that we'll have the option for anything else for too much longer.
Miami/Fort Lauderdale’s art, cultural + culinary venues raise a meeting’s ‘sexycool’ factor.
Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Jacksonville - more than just a pretty beach.


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Bridal by The English Dept. Fashion Show
The English Dept. debuts its 2008 bridal collection. New designs by Thread, Jenny Yoo, Simple Silhouettes, Melissa Sweet Bridal Party and Vera Wang Maids will be on show. We also devote a portion of the show to bridal designs by a handpicked crew of Portland designers: Kate Towers and Holly Stalder of Seaplane, Adam Arnold, Terri Spaeth-Merrick of Embellish, and yours truly. I'm really excited about these new collections--should be a smashing show!

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A diet fav regardless of what diet plan you are on
Syn Free Extra Easy & Green
Original: 8½ Syns Ingredients
1kg Maris Piper or King Edward Potatoes
Frylight (or low calorie cooking spray)
Salt and Vinegar (to taste) Directions
Preheat the oven to 240°C/220°C Fan/Gas 9.
Peel the potatoes and cut into approx 1cm rectangular chips.
Bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil.
Put chips in a saucepan on (salted) boiling water and cook for 4 minutes.
Drain and leave to dry for 10 minutes. Optional
: Put the chips back in the dry saucepan, put the lid on and give a good shake. Apparently this roughs up the edges and gives them more chip like texture.
Spray a baking tray with Frylight (or your choice of low calorie cooking spray) and tip the chips on to it. Spread them out and spray the top of the chips lightly.
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'You' get the chance to write a helpful prescription to your doctor, by gifting them this Rx of a great gratitude card. Your best, appreciative wishes to that special, helpful, healing physician are writ out - legibly - on a prescription pad and decorated with a stethoscope and bright red apple. This caring medicine card represents a charming, humorous way for you to put a smile on the face and warmth into the heart of that special Doc who's been so good for you and your health and well-being.
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The NNC's launching event for the Nutrition Month Celebration will feature vegetable gardening in schools on July 2, 2012 to emphasize the importance of eating vegetables as part of a healthy diet. All public elementary and secondary schools are encouraged to conduct simultaneous vegetable gardening on July 2 as well.
Nutrition Month 2012 streamer as suggested by the National Nutrition Council (NNC)
School administrators, teachers and non-teaching personnel are enjoined to participate in the month-long celebration by undertaking activities which will promote vegetable consumption and production in the schools. The activities should also highlight the National Greening Program (Executive Order No. 26) focused on poverty reduction, food security, biodiversity conservation, climate change mitigation and adaptation, and Gulayan sa Paaralan Project by participating in tree planting and growing activities and establishing vegetable gardens.
It should be emphasized, however, that the nutrition month activities must not disrupt the contact time between the teachers and learners as indicated in DepEd Order No. 9, s. 2005.
It is expected that narrative and pictorial reports on the Nutrition Month Celebration be incorporated in the 3rd quarter report on the Integrated School Health and Nutrition Program and submitted to the Office of the Secretary, Attention: The Director, Health and Nutrition Center, DepEd Central Office, Meralco Avenue, Pasig City.
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Two very different visits to Tallinn.
Tallinn Revisited - Last summer August 2009
I was fortunate enough to visit Tallinn, Estonia. It was a short visit just one overnight, as Madonna was performing a concert there, and accommodation prices for the dates of her concert were through the roof. This was not our first visit to Estonia. We went to Tallinn on the 26th of April 1986. How can I be so precise about the date? Because it was the same day as the Chernobyl disaster, though of course, we were not to know that at the time. Myself and my husband, at that time my boyfriend, were both living in Finland and decided to take a day trip to Tallinn. It was a popular trip in those days as the ferry had 9 bars, and since alcohol was (and indeed is) extortionate in Finland, many Finns made the four hour trip and did not even get off. At that time Estonia was very much part of the Soviet Union and as soon as we told people we were going there, they started telling us horror stories about how they knew people who had visited and never been seen again. We laughed it off at the time, but when we actually set out, we began to be a little nervous in case the stories were true.
We were part of a Finnish tour group and should have gone on an organized tour round the city, but when we arrived all tour members with Finnish passports passed through customs at speed, while we two British passport holders, threw the authorities into confusion. It took us a full hour to be let into Estonia. And our entire trip there was only supposed to be four hours long. When we finally got through, our tour group was long gone, and we had to venture round by ourselves. At that time it was compulsory to change a certain amount of money. We spent our whole stay running round the beautiful old town and the in tourist shop trying to spend our money. Unspent roubles would be confiscated upon departure. We bought masses of beautiful Russian wooden dolls, painted wooden spoons, tins of tea. We had so much money left it was unbelievable. We started buying street snacks and telling the vendors to keep the change. They would not. They were too honest or too afraid. We could not get rid of our money in the allotted time. It was simply impossible.
We arrived back at customs an hour early in case we had the same problem getting out as in. We were both in the same queue. I got through first. I got distracted for a moment, turned round and my boyfriend, who had been just behind me had disappeared. I thought maybe he had come through, passed me and gone on the ship. I boarded. I thought no, he would not have got on without me. I got off. No sign of him. I boarded again. Still no sign of him. I got off. Stories of people disappearing started to make sense. I was running on and off the ferry in a state verging on hysteria. Finally, as the ferry was about to depart, whistles blowing, people screaming at me to board, he turned up. Our passports had been removed when we entered Tallinn. By chance, I had got in the right queue to get my passport back as we left. My boyfriend had got in the wrong queue. Due to linguistic differences no-one could tell him this. So the lady at passport control got on her phone and summoned two armed guards to frogmarch him to the right queue. He thought he was about to get shot or arrested. As he waited in the correct queue, he watched me running back and forth hysterically but could not catch my attention. Anyway it kept us amused at dinner parties for months to come and somehow we both made it back alive. Thank God for those 9 bars on the return voyage!
In Tallinn now you will have no problems spending your money. There are shops, bars, restaurants, cafes all over the old town. The streets which in 1986 were almost totally empty are filled with hoards of locals and tourists. I feel so fortunate to have seen both stages of Tallinn's history. We even left Tallinn for Helsinki from the same ferry terminal where we had lost each other in 1986. It is now covered in graffiti and its roofs were a popular location for local sun bathers. Times have certainly changed.
Tallinn's old town is beautiful. I especially loved the city walls with their rows ot tall circular towers. There are churches, gateways, a huge town hall and wide open town hall square. The upper old town has beautiful views and a lovely old Russian church. Further afield you can visit Kadriorg the former palace of the Russian Tsar, now an art gallery set in stunning grounds.
Tallinn's Old Town.
Tallinn's old town is beautiful. I especially loved the city walls with their rows of tall circular towers. It's great to take a stroll along them and there are many opportunities for beautiful photographs. There are lots of churches, gateways, a huge town hall and wide open town hall square. The upper old town has beautiful views across the red roofs of Tallinn and a lovely old Russian church. Lots of good locations to eat and drink, too.
Kadriorg Palace Art.
Further afield you can visit Kadriorg the former palace of the Russian Tsar, now an art gallery set in stunning grounds. As our hotel was equidistant between the old town and Kadriorg, we walked here on our last morning in Tallinn. We did not have time to visit the art gallery as we had to catch the boat to Helsinki early that afternoon, but we strolled through the beautiful grounds and admired the palace building from the outside. Definitely worth a visit. Directions: Walk through the park along Weizenbergi, then take a left at the KUMU museum. Peter's home is an easily
overlooked white cottage on your left.
Toompea Hill viewing platforms.
Tallinn's old town can be divided into the upper town on Toompea Hill with its castle, Russian church and viewing platforms; plus the lower town with its city walls, town hall, churches, towers and squares. The Kohtuotsa and Patkuli viewing platforms are on the edge of Toompea Hill from these you get great views across the red tiled roofs, church spires and towers of the lower old town.
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral.
This Russian Orthodox cathedral is named after Alexander Nevsky, a Russian nobleman who attacked southeastern Estonia in the 13th century. The cathedral was designed by Mikhail Preobrazhensky and was completed in 1900. It is a beautiful building and dominates the upper town. Address: Lossi plats 10, 10130 Tallinn.
Town Hall Raekoda.
Tallinn has a huge town hall building dominating the town hall square of the lower town. This building has been the centre of civic rule in Tallinn since the Middle Ages. The town hall was completed in 1404. On the roof of the town hall there is a weather vane, the locals nickname Old Thomas. This has watched over Tallinn since 1530. Town Hall square is a bustling lively place. Address: Raekoja Plats.
City Walls and Towers.
One of the pleasures of Tallinn's Old Town is strolling along the walls and viewing the many defensive towers around town.
My husband spent most of his time in Tallinn picking up loose women and having his photo taken with them.
This is the ferry terminal where we had so many problems in 1986. It is much more relaxed now and a popular spot with sun lovers.It was very interesting to see it again after having such a bad experience of it in the past.
The lovely streets of Tallinn's old town lend themselves beautifully to a spot of aimless wandering.

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