Several years ago, I wrote an article detailing the installation of a hydroboost unit (picture of my first conversion on the right) from an early ’80s Cadillac into my 1969 Bronco. In that article I gave information on how hydroboost works and shared details on the installation process and my initial impressions after the unit had been installed.
Never one to leave well enough alone, I’ve made a few changes to my system that are worth sharing for those people who may be interested in performing such a conversion themselves. The information I have learned in the intervening two years since I first installed my system could make the difference between disappointment and elation with how well your brakes work after installing hydroboost in your own Bronco.
In my initial article, I stated how pleased I was with the performance of the booster with the exception of the “squishy” brake pedal. After bleeding the system numerous times, the pedal feel stayed the same and I concluded that this feel was a characteristic of this booster. Conversations with several others familiar with the system confirmed my beliefs.
In late 2002, I purchased a late model Ford Super Duty pickup as my daily driver. This truck, equipped with a diesel engine, uses a hydroboost system due to the lack of vacuum generated by the diesel. The pedal feel in the Super Duty was different than the Bronco’s. It had much less pedal travel, felt more progressive, and had a firm pedal.
Around this same time, I began conversing with a gentleman named Paul Clark, who owns a firm in Michigan called Hydratech Braking Systems. Hydratech’s core competency is engineering kits to install late-model hydroboost setups into cars originally equipped with vacuum boosted or manual braking systems. After several conversations with Paul, I knew I should work on retrofitting a newer booster to the Bronco.
A hydroboost unit from a wrecked Super Duty was soon located at a local junkyard. As with the earlier unit, the main engineering challenges in retrofitting such a unit to the Bronco involved several key interfaces:
Booster pushrod-to-brake pedal interface
Booster-to engine clearance
Booster-to-master cylinder interface.
Once again, the long-suffering gentlemen at Protofab fabricated a bracket or two for me that allowed the booster to mate to the firewall at a 90° angle. The bracket was designed to give enough clearance between the booster and the upper SEFI intake on my engine. The booster was shipped off to Hydratech for modifications to the pushrod to allow it to mate up to the Bronco brake pedal assembly.
When the booster was returned, I flipped it 180° from its OEM mounting position so the nitrogen-charged accumulator did not interfere with the intake manifold on the engine. This also meant the lines to the booster would now enter from the bottom, which lends a cleaner look to the unit. The hydroboost units attach to their mounting brackets via an oddly shaped nut with four flats on it. I had my machinist, Lynn Wiebe of We-Be Machining, fashion a nut tool from a modified 4×4 hub tool.
The final interface was to mount my Chrysler master cylinder (re-used from the previous system) to the booster. I bored out the holes in the Chrysler master cylinder and also shortened the booster pushrod to mate up to the master cylinder piston.
After shortening the existing pressure lines, re-bending some brake lines, and bleeding the system, it was time for some road testing to see how the system performed. Initial impressions were positive. The system seemed to be less touchy, the pedal was firmer, and remarkably, the front/rear brake balance was better. With the earlier hydroboost unit, I had problems with premature rear brake lockup that even an adjustable proportioning valve couldn’t cure. This led to some scary moments in panic stopping situations and was particularly unnerving in off-road situations when the rear brakes would lock up and skid long before the fronts would even think of ceasing rotation. With the Super Duty unit, my braking is balanced well enough as-is that I could remove the proportioning valve if I so desired.
Based on the results of another system recently installed on another friend’s Bronco, the next step in the development of my configuration will be to replace the 1.125″ bore master cylinder with a 1.25″ bore unit. Due to the pressures developed by these units, larger bore master cylinders are not a problem. In fact hydroboost units love big bore master cylinders. My friend’s brake pedal has a little less free travel than mine without any perceived sacrifices in stopping power.
The evolution of this brake boosting system has reached a point where it can conclusively be stated that this is the finest configuration I have ever assembled in my truck. The combination of pedal effort, pedal travel, stopping power, brake balance, and visual appearance are extremely pleasing to this extremely fussy Bronco owner!
The development and retrofitting of the Super Duty booster unit into my truck has led to the introduction of hydroboost brake booster kits for Early Broncos, manufactured by Hydratech Braking Systems, and sold through several Bronco vendors.
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SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Police are reviewing surveillance video after an employee was abducted from the parking lot of a Shreveport medical clinic and forced at gunpoint to withdraw cash from an ATM Thursday morning.
According to Cpl. Marcus Hines, the abduction happened around 8:30 a.m. in the parking lot of CHRISTUS Highland Medical Center. Police say a woman used a gun to force the victim into her own car and made her drive to an ATM to withdraw an undisclosed amount of cash.
Authorities say at some point, the abductor forced the victim out of the car and drove her vehicle back to the hospital’s parking lot.
Police have not yet released sufficient details to provide a useful suspect description.
A released statement from the CHRISTUS Shreveport-Bossier Health System says they are entirely supporting police with gathering more information, and they are taking necessary steps to ensure safety on all sites.
CHRISTUS Shreveport-Bossier Health System received report of an incident in our Highland parking lot this morning involving an employee that works at the campus.
We are relieved that everyone involved is safe, and we are entirely supporting the police department’s work to gather more information. Although we are awaiting more details on this specific incident, we are taking all steps necessary to evaluate safety on all our ministry campuses, including increasing Security patrol of Associate parking areas and making lighting improvements and adding other resources to our parking lots.
The safety and security of our patients, Associates and physicians is of the utmost importance to us at CHRISTUS Shreveport-Bossier, and we will not stop working to improve them. We appreciate the support of our community as we work to fulfill our mission of extending the healing ministry of Jesus Christ.

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One of the staples of the sci-fi genre for more than a century is the ray gun. H.G. Wells pioneered the concept in War of the Worlds, in which Martian invaders use a powerful, invisible Heat-Ray to decimate the Earth. Ray guns, disintegrators, radio guns, lasers, phasers, and plasma weaponry followed thereafter, all described with varying degrees of accuracy and real-world limitations. In reality, our space-based weapon technologies have lagged far behind these futuristic concepts — but that doesn’t mean the topic hasn’t come up. Both the Soviet and US governments explored the idea of space warfare.
Popular Mechanics has a new report on the Soviet Kartech R-23M, the only gun to ever be fired from space. The R-23M was derived from the R-23, a 23mm gas-operated autocannon that could fire up to 2,600 rounds per minute and is the fastest single-barrel cannon ever introduced in service. According to PM, the space-based variant used smaller, 14.5mm shells, but could fire up to 5,000 rounds per minute (the cited range is between 950 – 5000 rpm).
It’s generally understood that the Space Race between the US and the USSR was effectively a proxy battlefield of the Cold War, but the particulars of how these scenarios played out have faded from the public’s consciousness in the last 50 years. As the launch capability and technology of both nations raced ahead, it became obvious that satellites could do far more than circle the Earth transmitting a simple radio signal. The first successful spy satellite mission was Discoverer 14, launched August 18, 1960. Back then, the film the satellite carried was ejected from the satellite and retrieved by planes as it descended via parachute.


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Hello again friends!
Today’s layout I also made at the Scrap Cafe crop in Reading a couple of weekends ago. I wasn’t feeling 100% inspired, so I went for a direct scraplift from the super talented Bea Valint. I used pretty much the same papers and embellishments too (Cocoa Vanilla Studio – Wild at Heart collection). I very rarely copy a layout almost identically, but this one was so pretty that I couldn’t help myself!
Here is my layout, and HERE is Bea’s original one:
And a couple of close ups:
Thanks for visiting me today, and read you very soon!

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Election Fraud Uncovered – Repression From Kurdish Representatives Must End
In the past few days, Turkish police have arrested over 30 Kurdish politicians. Several of which are democratically elected Mayors and members of Parliament. Jürgen Klute, a member of the party executive committee speaks on the matter (MdEP):The campaign of Turkish authorities reached a new dimension on December 11th as the Turkish Constitutional Court announced a ban against the Kurdish “Party for a Democratic Society” (DTP) along with several political prohibitions of prominent Kurdish representatives.
A conditional requirement for Turkey’s acceptance into the EU is the recognition and implementation of the so called Copenhagen Criteria. This includes recognition of human rights throughout Turkey and a comprehensive democratization of the Turkish State and Turkish society.
The DTP had distanced itself from Kurdish separatism and no longer identified as a Kurdish party, rather a Turkish party. Their goal was to solve the Kurdish question through the democratization of Turkish society. The DTP worked particularly on the incorporation of their opinions of Shia based Alevi, Christians, and Unions through democratization. Proportionally, it was not only Kurds who were organized and active in the DTP. With this development, the DTP has made an important contribution to the advancement of Turkey toward admission into the EU.
The ban of the DTP and the increasing repression by Kurdish politicians robbed Turkish citizens of 2.5 million votes. Without a democratic legitimized Kurdish political contact and negotiator, there will be no satisfactory solution to the Kurdish question. Democratization demands the opening of the state in order to achieve any and all forward movement, and the reconciliation of the diverse population groups in Turkey- the opposite of the current escalations strategy.

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Havokk Promotions presents THE FUNERAL BALL: Part 2. The only place to be on Halloween weekend in bradford for live Rock, Punk and Metal. The horror returns to Bradford and we've got a hell of line-up for you…
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At Least Five Tornadoes Touched Down in Colorado Wednesday
The 1st severe weather of the spring hit Northern Colorado yesterday. A tornado was spotted near Platteville around 3:30 yesterday afternoon. According to the 24/7 Weather Team, Three tornadoes were spotted in Washington County and one touched down in Phillips County.
Severe thunderstorm warnings were reported all throughout the evening in Larimer and Weld County with heavy rain, hail, and wind.
Wind gusts of 68 MPH were reported at the Greeley-Weld County Airport and heavy hail was reported all along the Front Range. According to the Greeley Tribune, the hail damaged cars & crops, but the tornado near Platteville didn’t do any real damage. Three inches of hail fell in Washington County and they even had to call out the snow plows.
Today the forecast is for windy, mostly cloudy and a chance of showers.


Imagined Reality Improv
Ticket link will be forthcoming. In the meantime, check out the Feb. 24 show!
Since 2016, Imagined Reality Improv has been bringing laughter to audiences throughout Western Washington. While the members of the group share a love of improv, they come from varied walks of life: a scientist, two lawyers, a classical musician, a professor and a writer, each bringing something unique to the performances and creating one-of-a-kind shows based on suggestions from the audience.
Come join Imagined Reality for an evening of comedy at OTA!
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Consumers’ personal finances have taken a hit in the last 16 months. Thirty-four percent of all consumers say that they are on shakier financial ground than they were prior to March 2020, and more than a third of them believe their finances will only grow less stable over the course of the next year.
Many of these consumers are understandably reluctant to spend their hard-earned money on restaurant orders when they could prepare meals from home, even if doing so could save them the time and hassle of cooking — but loyalty programs could help change that.
The July edition of Delivering On Restaurant Rewards, a PYMNTS and Paytronix collaboration, examines how consumers’ personal financial outlooks impact their demand for and usage of restaurant loyalty programs. We surveyed a census-balanced panel of 2,467 U.S. consumers between May 1 and May 3, 2021, to find out how their finances have changed since March 2020, how they expect their finances to change in the next year and who among them use or would like to use loyalty programs to keep to their personal food budgets.
Our research shows that restaurant loyalty programs are most popular among consumers who feel that they are on less stable financial ground than they were prior to March 2020 and expect their personal finances to grow less stable going forward. Forty-nine percent of consumers with this financial outlook are signed up with at least one restaurant’s loyalty program, compared to 42 percent of consumers whose finances have remained largely stable throughout.
The demand for loyalty programs is so strong among these so-called “slipping” consumers, in fact, that many of them would be willing to spend more on food orders if it meant earning rewards for doing so. Thirty-six percent of restaurant customers whose personal finances are slipping say they would feel encouraged to spend more on their orders if their restaurant offered them loyalty programs, in fact, as would 39 percent of restaurant customers whose financial outlook has been consistently negative since before March 2020. This goes to show how much value consumers believe restaurant loyalty programs can provide.
However, the desire to keep to a food budget is only one of the factors driving consumers to seek out restaurant loyalty programs. The new edition of Delivering On Restaurant Rewards explores this topic in detail, showing what it is that consumers in different financial situations find most appealing about loyalty programs.
To learn more about restaurant loyalty program usage and consumers’ financial outlooks, download the report.

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Tuesday Oct.28, 2003
TSL AP Wire Reports
"Laker management was said to have been disappointed with Bryant's observations. Bryant will be asked today to meet again with Kupchak about the decision to talk to ESPN so shortly after there appeared to be a team-wide agreement to avoid the subject. Although Kupchak has promised not to trade Bryant under any circumstances, it is possible Bryant's disobedience is an attempt to force a deal. Though Bryant is out of shape, on a bum knee, expensive ($13.5 million this season) and facing charges that, if convicted, could mean life in prison, Kupchak probably would find many willing trade partners." LA Times
"Bank of America Corp.'s planned $47.8 billion acquisition of FleetBoston Financial Corp. leaves New England without a major bank headquarters, a loss that some experts fear is a sign that the region is being sidelined.
The acquisition will give Charlotte, N.C.-based Bank of America a leading market position in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut and New Jersey as well as a powerful retail platform in New York City, upstate New York, New Hampshire and Maine, both companies said Monday.
But will the home of the Boston Celtics and Boston Bruins need a name change now that FleetBoston Financial is being sold to Bank of America?
The answer is, most likely. In Boston this afternoon, Bank of America chairman Kenneth Lewis said he'd like the FleetCenter to eventually become known as the Bank of America Center." ESPN.com

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A bipod on your rifle will help you hold it steady and shoot tight groups at distances you never thought possible. Accu-Shot produces the BT10-LW17 Atlas Bipod to bring you these advantages.
This Atlas Bipod can mount to your Picatinny rail in seconds. The mount also features a quick-detach lever for easy removal when the bipod is not in use. The T6061 aluminum legs are tipped with sturdy rubber feet to eliminate slipping and shifting of your weapon. The legs can be stowed either forward or to the rear. Durable stainless steel springs keep the legs in place while allowing you to change their position quickly and easily. You can even adjust the spring tension to your preferred level with the integral knob.
This bipod will pay off with improved accuracy and increased comfort when shooting at long distances!


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Arnold Lindberg , Alfon Bergstrom And His Orchestra - Christmas Memories Of Sweden mp3 album
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Arnold Lindberg Alfon Bergstrom's. Orchestra -. Norsemen, Bergstrom's. Scandinavian Requests Norsemen. På Begäran) (LP, Album, Yel). Category Country Year. Kvartett Med Eberhardt Jularbo - Norge-Minnen, Sjötorpsvalsen Carl Jularbo - Carl Jularbo Arnold Lindberg, Alfon Bergstrom And His Orchestra - Christmas Memories Of Sweden Bandoneon-Trio - Spel-Jerkers Sista Vals, Alla Tiders Hambo. Steve Garchar And His Orchestra - Terry Ann Polka, Blue Mountain Waltz Eddie Kutta And His Orchestra - Clarene Waltz, Pine Tree Polka.
Lindberg is noted for his performances of contemporary music, as well as expanding the repertoire of concerti for trombone. In 2006, he estimated that over the prior 25 years, composers wrote 82 works for him. On September 7, 2017, Lindberg gave his 100th trombone concerto premiere. Lindberg was the soloist in the premiere of Sandström's Motorbike Concerto. In addition to the Sandström, his repertoire includes Luciano Berio's Sequenza V, Fredrik Högberg's The Ballad of Kit Bones and Su ba do be. Lindberg began to compose in the 1990s at the encouragement of Sandström. In 2011 Lindberg and the Norrköping Symphony Orchestra initiated the Allan Pettersson Project, the purpose of which is to record and issue all of Pettersson’s symphonies on C. .
Watch now Arnold Lindberg (2), Alfon Bergstrom Orchestra's video clip of album "Singing And Sailing". It Hurts To Be In Love, Love Makes Everything Better. All materials are provided for educational purposes. Tracklist of Arnold Lindberg (2), Alfon Bergstrom Orchestra on this page
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|A2||En Dȍr Pa Glȁnt (An Open Door)
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|A3||Nȁr Ljusen Skall Tȁndas Dȁrhemma (Lamplighting Time At Home)
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|A5||Nȁr Juldagsmorgon Glimmar (When Christmas Morning Dawns)|
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|B2||Tomten Blott Ȁr Vaken (Only The Christmas Dwarf Is Awake)
Composed By – Morris*, Gullmar*
|B3||Tomtenissarnas Hambo (The Christmas Dwarfs Hambo)
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|B4||Tomtens Polka (The Christmas Dwarfs Polka)
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|B5||Nyarshȁlsning Schottis (New Years Greeting Schottis)
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Here’s the iTel A60s Review, You will find everything you need to know about this device in this article. The Itel A60 Smartphone provides an excellent blend of functionality, display quality, photography capabilities, and design, all offered at an affordable price point.
The Itel A60s is available in Nigeria with prices starting from ₦43,000.
itel A60s Review
Design and Display
The itel A60s features a plastic construction with a textured back panel, providing a tactile and secure grip. This phone is offered in three appealing colors: blue, black, and green. In my evaluation, I had the privilege of experiencing the green color variant, which boasts an aesthetically pleasing design.
The device adheres to a conventional button and port layout. On the right-hand side, you will find the power button and volume rockers, ensuring ease of access for primary controls. Positioned at the top is a standard 3.5mm audio jack, facilitating convenient audio connectivity. To the left, the phone incorporates a triple card tray, accommodating dual nano-SIM cards along with an SD card for expanded storage options. At the base of the device, there is a single microphone, a USB 2.0 port, and the loudspeaker.
This combination of design and layout presents a practical and visually appealing smartphone that caters to the needs of users seeking a well-balanced and functional mobile device.
Battery and Performance
The itel A60 is equipped with a 28nm chipset featuring four Cortex-A53 cores, clocked at 1.3GHz. It is complemented by 2GB of RAM and offers 32GB of internal storage, expandable up to 128GB via a microSD card. Running on Android 12 Go Edition, a lightweight variant of the Android operating system optimized for lower-end devices, the configuration is tailored for basic tasks such as web browsing, messaging, social media usage, casual gaming, and video streaming, delivering a relatively smooth experience. However, it may encounter limitations when handling multiple applications or engaging in graphics-intensive gaming, manifesting in potential performance bottlenecks and longer loading times.
The phone’s robust 5,000mAh battery is capable of sustaining a full day of moderate usage on a single charge. It is worth noting that the device does not include a fast charger, necessitating a separate purchase for users seeking this feature. Consequently, with standard charging, it may require a comparatively longer duration to achieve a full recharge.
Camera and Audio
The itel A60 features a dual-camera setup on the rear, consisting of an 8MP primary sensor and a QVGA AI lens sensor. For selfies, there is a 5MP sensor on the front. Under favorable lighting conditions, both the primary and selfie cameras perform admirably, capturing photos with satisfactory detail and color accuracy. However, the camera’s performance declines notably in low-light environments, resulting in photos that are characterized by graininess, noise, and blurriness, with diminished color vibrancy. Despite these limitations, it’s essential to acknowledge that, within the context of its category, the camera’s performance remains acceptable, producing serviceable photos.
Regarding video capabilities, the itel A60 exhibits average performance, capable of recording videos at a maximum resolution of 720p at 30 frames per second.


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Everyone has different opinions and that’s ok. Why would we even want to have identical opinions as others? It’s great to have common interests with someone, to build wonderful friendships or partnerships, but your thoughts and opinions on all subjects don’t have to be the same as theirs. What would we have to talk about? What if you want to have your friend join you for dinner at your favorite restaurant, but your friend doesn’t like that cuisine?
Would you stop having that person as a friend? Would you berate that person for not liking your favorite restaurant? Of course not!
I know, that’s sounds pretty simplistic. But that is basically what appears to be happening in today’s world. We don’t seem to have the freedom to express our opinions much anymore without someone taking offense. In America, Land of the Free.
There’s an old quote from over a hundred years ago that says “Never discuss politics or religion in polite company”, and still holds true today, except along the way, some think “sex and race” should have been added. And in today’s society, that applies to Facebook and other social media as well. I guess when you aren’t talking to a person face to face about a difference of opinion, manners go out the window.
Come to think of it, maybe we should all start following that old etiquette rule.
Our opinions are based on a number of things, including our life experiences, our personal beliefs, and maybe as a result of people we have met along the way. It doesn’t matter. My opinion is neither necessarily right, nor wrong, but it is how I feel. It’s what I believe. As long as I respect your right to have your own personal opinion, I expect you to give me the same courtesy.
I have friends of different religions, ethnic backgrounds, alternative lifestyles and political affiliations, and I accept each one for who they are, even though I may not always agree with everything they do or believe. But that’s ok! When talking with others, I’m curious about their customs and traditions, and where they came from and how they got to where we are at that particular time. If a person has a different opinion, I’m curious as to why they feel like they do. I love the diversity of the people I know. The only exceptions are those that are just downright mean or evil.
If we have a conversation with someone that we don’t agree with or they don’t agree with us, we need to remember that “We can agree to disagree”. I assure you the world won’t stop.
Respecting Others Opinions Video
Anyway…here’s a short video by a wonderful young lady about respecting other’s opinions.


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Do I have to quarantine for 14 days when arriving in the UK?
From 8 June 2020, people entering the UK from overseas (excluding those entering from Ireland, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man) must comply with a mandatory 14 day quarantine period. However, for those travelling to England, a number of country specific exemptions have been introduced.
A full list of the countries excluded from the quarantine provisions can be found on the gov.uk website which change on a regular basis, often on short notice.
Where a quarantine period does apply, a person will not be able to leave the place they are staying in for 14 days, except in some very limited circumstances.
These rules will apply to both British and foreign nationals, however there are some further exemptions to this rule where a person is coming to the UK to undertake a certain role (such as a healthcare professional coming to the UK to provide essential healthcare). A full list of the narrow exemptions can be found on the gov.uk website.
Before travelling, individuals will be asked to provide their contact details and information about their journey and the accommodation that they will be self-isolating in. To do this, individuals will need to fill in an online form on the gov.uk website. Individuals who refuse to fill in this form may be fined £100 and/or denied entry at the UK border should they not be a British citizen or UK resident.
The information provided in the form will ensure that the Government can check that an individual is self-isolating at the address given. Where an individual refuses to self-isolate they can be fined £1,000 if they are staying in England or Wales.
Once visa application centres re-open overseas and UK visa applications are processed, this 14 day period will need to be taken into consideration and may require employment start dates in the UK to be delayed.

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HM8 Tripod Floor + HM9 Tripod Table Lamps by &Tradition
Designed in 1953 by Hvidt & Mølgaard and launched in 2020 for &Tradition. These lamps made from aluminium and steel, boasts a beautiful minimalist design spiced with intriguing details like the ball-shaped base, geometric support structure and stylish brass detailing.
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Latitude: 57.164 / 57°9'50"N
Longitude: -2.3347 / 2°20'5"W
OS Eastings: 379852
OS Northings: 808175
OS Grid: NJ798081
Mapcode National: GBR XC.MD43
Mapcode Global: WH8PH.36HB
Plus Code: 9C9V5M78+H4
Entry Name: Easter Skene House
Listing Name: Easter Skene House
Listing Date: 16 April 1971
Source: Historic Scotland
Source ID: 350259
Historic Scotland Designation Reference: LB16527
Building Class: Cultural
Electoral Ward: Westhill and District
Traditional County: Aberdeenshire
Tagged with: Country house
John Smith, dated 1832. Asymmetrical 2-storey Tudor harled
with margins; L-plan front with 2-storey porch, back wing
with circular conical roofed tower in re-entrant angle.
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16th June 2006
Welcome to a brand new website, where you can browse old photographs and hundreds of vintage ads.
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The Library section is coming soon - it will be a useful reference for any local historian.
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Sharief Adams, the programme’s co-ordinator agreed, saying it was important to share whatever skills and expertise they had, with the youngsters. “It was extremely heart-warming to see the smile on the children faces and the enjoyment they get out of it. Many of the times we learn more from them than them learning from us. Every area we visit, we try to leave a legacy and something positive behind. To make a positive impact in their lives and inspire them to reach their full potential is something special.”
Cassiem said the Ball to Poverty programme was established more than 10 years ago when students from the UK started delivering soccer balls to different communities in South Africa.
He said it had evolved to the point that all the volunteers working in Cape Town were home grown.
“It is important in a sense that they know these communities and the challenges faced. The children, in return, can also identify with them, which make things easier for everyone involved,” he said.
The programme culminated in a graduation ceremony, at Turfhall Stadium on Saturday, where they participating children received soccer balls while the coaches received certificates.


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There are plenty of reasons you might end up needing to eat dinner out after 10pm. Maybe your flight got into O’Hare late, and you can’t wait until tomorrow to eat something that wasn’t warmed up in an airplane kitchen. Maybe you’ve spent the last few hours trapped at a party with terrible food, and now that you’re out, you need a burger ASAP. Whatever the case, it’s kind of late, and you want a full meal. By which we mean a sit-down dinner with table service and maybe some drinks. (Cocktail garnishes, however creative, do not count as dinner.) Here’s our guide to all of your best bets.
Open until 12am
The 7pm dinner you had planned with your flakiest friend keeps being pushed back. First, they forgot. Then they couldn’t find their keys. And once they finally got on a train, it ran express to Howard. While the restaurant you originally planned on is now closed, at least Parson’s in Logan Square is open until midnight every night. This place has great fried chicken, drinks like negroni slushies, and is affordable enough for you to cover the bill just in case they accidentally left their wallet at home.
Open until 2am Monday-Saturday and 12am on Sunday
Pequod’s has the best deep dish in the city and is a fun spot to hit with a group after a night out. You probably won’t need to wait very long for a table, but just in case you do, their bar next door is used as a holding pen. Plus, you can use the extra time to present your case for finally trying the black olive and meatball pizza instead of pepperoni.
Open until 2am Monday-Friday, 3am on Saturday, and 12am on Sunday
You broke your “no coffee after five rule,” and now you’re wide awake at 12am, reading Millard Fillmore’s Wikipedia page. You’re restless, hungry, and considering a second dinner. Go to Little Bad Wolf in Andersonville, which has one of the best burgers in the city. They also have a long beer list, which you can take advantage of to try to come down from your caffeine high.
Serving their full menu until 11pm and a late-night menu until 1am
Halfway through a show at Thalia Hall in Pilsen, you’re getting unreasonably angry about the stage lights blinding you every thirty seconds. It’s probably because you’re hungry, but don’t worry - your post-show dinner plans are literally built-in. Dusek’s is a restaurant attached to the venue and has a great late-night menu. It’s more limited but still has the important things, like their fantastic sourdough pretzel and an excellent double cheeseburger.
Open until 11pm Tuesday-Thursday and 2am Friday and Saturday
La Josie is in the heart of the West Loop, has three full bars and a roof deck, and tends to get pretty crowded. So it’s no surprise that this place stays open late. It also happens to serve great Mexican food - even if you’re not looking for a wild night out, it’s worth coming just for the tacos and enchiladas. Get a drink or two from the extensive cocktail menu, and enjoy the fact that no matter how rowdy the space gets, the servers and bartenders stay very friendly.
Kitchen open until 1am Monday-Saturday and 12am on Sundays; pizza available until 2am on Saturdays
That scavenger hunt your friends forced you to do took forever to finish. Who knew that trying to find a Jay Cutler jersey would be so hard? Now it’s 11:30pm, everyone’s starving, and you want to go someplace kind of nice but still affordable. Quartino is reliably good, and its tapas-style Italian menu is reasonably priced and perfect for sharing. The space is also so big that you probably won’t have to wait for a table.
Open until 11pm Sunday-Thursday and 12am Friday and Saturday
What time do you think celebrities are eating dinner? According to Us Weekly, definitely much later than the rest of us. So if you want to pretend you’re famous, hit up RPM Italian around 10 - it’s perfect if you need a “hot spot” but also actually want to eat a good meal. They do upscale modern Italian food in a sleekly designed space full of black tables and large white leather booths. Whatever else you get, make sure to order at least one of the housemade pastas.
Open until 12am
Nothing says “going out to dinner in Chicago” like a steakhouse, and RPM Steak is one of our favorites in a city that has about 18 per block - so that’s saying something. It feels similar to RPM Italian (unsurprisingly, since it’s from the same folks), with a trendy space and excellent, expensive food. There’s a whole section of wagyu and kobe on the menu if you’re going all out, but if you’re not, you’ll find good options among the shareable small plates and seafood dishes. This place is equally good to hit up on your own or with a big group. And the later you eat here, the more likely you’ll be to see a former Disney star get whisked away to the private dining section after his or her United Center concert.
Open until 1am Monday-Saturday and 12am on Sunday
Au Cheval is often the first stop for people returning to Chicago after having moved away. This is primarily because of its burger - pretty much the best one on the planet, with two patties and cheese on a buttery bun - but there are plenty of non-burger items worthy of your attention here as well. Like the bone marrow, or the pork porterhouse. The space is dark and pretty small, with a long counter and limited tables, and at prime times, you’ll usually have about a two-hour wait (they don’t take reservations). Luckily for everyone, Au Cheval is open until 1am, and your wait is going to be much less intimidating after ten.
Open until 11pm Monday-Thursday and 12am Friday and Saturday
Bavette’s is a steakhouse that feels like a speakeasy. Expect big leather booths, jazz music, and enough darkness that you might need your phone to read the menu. Their steak is some of the best in Chicago, but the excellent non-steak items on the menu - from shellfish towers to the short rib stroganoff and a double bone pork chop - make this place a real standout. If you’re eating here late because you can’t sleep, count on wanting a nice long nap immediately after your meal.
Open until 11pm Sunday-Thursday and 12am Friday and Saturday
If you don’t live in Chicago, this spot belongs on your “I’m only in town for a few days” hit list. If you do live here, it’s still worth your time. It’s one of the city’s best-known restaurants, it really does have great food, and if you plan to eat here between 5pm and 10pm, you’ll need to make a reservation three months out. If you don’t mind eating later, though, you’ll have a much easier time getting a table. The eclectic small plates menu has dishes like goat empanadas and duck tongues, and if you’re by yourself, you can get the full menu at the bar - where you won’t need a reservation at all.
Open until 2am
The party trolley driver did your bachelorette party group a “favor” and extended the rental time. Now you’ve been trapped on it for six straight hours listening to “Hollaback Girl.” Most people are really drunk, some people just want some decent food, and everyone needs to pee. Bar Siena is the spot - the space is loud and buzzy, with a huge bar dominating the first floor and a larger dining area upstairs. Pastas and wood-fired pizzas make up most of the menu, and they’re all great. The gnocchi is pillowy and delicious, and the prosciutto and fig pizza has a great balance of sweet and savory. Your hungry friends can eat, your drunk friends will blend in perfectly, and you (probably) won’t hear “Hollaback Girl” again. Win-win-win.
Open until 11pm Sunday-Wednesday and 12am Thursday-Saturday
Sunda is a sceney Asian fusion spot in River North ideal for multiple late-night dining situations. It’s perfect if you’re traveling by yourself and arriving in the city late. Come here for sushi, and entertain yourself at the bar by watching the chef work. It’s also perfect for a group outing, if you share some over-the-top signature rolls (like one with lobster and ghost pepper) plus some other dishes like the duck bao and oxtail potstickers. Just keep in mind that this place is generally full of pretty-people, so you might want to change out of your sweatpants.
Serving a late night menu until 11pm Sunday-Wednesday, 12am Thursday, 1am Friday, and 2am Saturday
There’s nothing quite like a bowlful of carbs (or a plateful of pizza) when you’re really hungry, and if you’re not eating dinner until 11pm because the dog groomer took forever with your Pomeranian, that’s probably the case. On the surface, Siena Tavern has all the traits of a typical River North spot: it’s trendy, always crowded, and it has giant booths. But despite all this, it’s actually a really good Italian restaurant. You can order the pizzas here half and half (our favorite combo is the prosciutto and pear with the pepperoni), and you can’t go wrong with an order of the gnocchi, or the squid ink linguine with lobster. It’s the kind of food you’ll be glad you waited all night to eat.
Open until 12am Sunday-Thursday and 1am Friday and Saturday
We’ll happily eat here any time of the day or night. But during “normal” hours, getting a table can be a gamble - the small space gets crowded quickly. As with other popular places in this guide, the later you come, the better your chances of getting a seat will be. This spot is usually full of cool people (who probably just got done working their late night cool-people jobs), and the food is always phenomenal. Don’t pass up the opportunity to order the taleggio flatbread - get it with a side of honey - and/or the chorizo-stuffed bacon-wrapped dates. The ample bar seating and small plates also make it a fantastic option for a solo dinner.


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Do you know what to do if one of your permanent teeth comes out, or how to avoid teeth staining? In this article, we discuss these important questions and more. Here’s what you need to know.
What should I do immediately if one of my teeth is knocked out?
Try to stay calm. Even if your tooth has completely come out, it may be possible to save the tooth and replace it in your mouth. The most important thing to do is to keep the root of the tooth moist. You can do this by:
- Putting the tooth in a baggie filled with milk, OR
- Fitting the tooth back into your tooth socket and biting down gently to keep it in place, OR
- Tucking the tooth inside your mouth beside your cheek.
Then get yourself and your tooth to your dentist as quickly as possible—ideally within 30 minutes.
Don’t put the tooth in tap water, which can damage the root; and touch the tooth only on its chewing surface—never by the root. More details are available here.
What causes teeth staining, and how can I avoid it?
Changes in your gut flora may contribute to teeth staining. Your gut flora include all gut bacteria (good and bad); yeast, and viruses. When changes occur, these flora eventually reach the mouth and cause staining. If you are taking an antibiotic, we recommend taking a probiotic at the same time, as well as eating foods rich in good bacteria. Fermented foods such as kefir, kimchi, and sauerkraut can help to offset the change in your gut bacteria. Taking these kinds of measures can also help you to avoid the stomach upset that frequently occurs during a course of antibiotics.
Can antibiotics cause my teeth to stain?
Most antibiotics do not cause teeth to stain. However, tetracycline and doxycycline are known to cause teeth staining in children younger than age 8, and may also result in stains to the teeth of children whose mothers took these antibiotics during their pregnancies. If you notice stains developing on your child’s teeth or your own, please contact us.
What can I do to avoid bad breath?
Bad breath occurs due to a buildup of bacteria in the mouth. To minimize bacteria buildup, we recommend:
- Drinking plenty of water; aim for about two liters each day
- Eating healthy foods, high in fiber and low in sugar
- Flossing your teeth once each day
- Brushing your teeth twice each day
- Using a tongue scraper to remove dead cells from the top of your tongue.
Can I keep my wisdom teeth if they come in straight?
Yes! We recommend keeping your wisdom teeth as long as they are healthy. Did you know that healthy wisdom teeth in your mouth can help prevent concussions? In the event of accidental head trauma, the wisdom teeth help by dispersing your bite force. Read more.

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What God Wants
(Micah 6 – 7)
By Thomas Blackshear II
What does it take to please the Lord?
The Old Testament minor prophet Micah penned a single verse that sums up a deep desire of the God, regarding His children. Although we may ponder the will of the Lord and question our own convictions, this short passage succinctly summarizes how we may honor Jehovah most.
“He has showed you, O man, what is good.
And what does the Lord require of you?
To act justly and to love mercy
and to walk humbly with your God.”
How has God spoken to you through His Word today? Has He impressed this verse upon your heart? Has the Lord inspired you to memorize Micah 6:8?
Here’s a simple acrostic the Lord gave me today, based upon Micah 6:8.
The Power of One –
Key to Pleasing God
Trying to scale
Heaven’s heights alone
Escapes every mortal man.
Eyes, opened wide to
Reflect His unfathomable grace.
Omniscient and sure, the
Father sees all.
Out of love for God and others,
Needing His mercy ourselves
Each may please the Lord.
Will you pray with me?
We desire to please You.
Thank You for Your Word,
Which clearly points out
The simplicity of Your desire
For justice and mercy,
Even as You are just
We adore You.Amen.
Acrostic Only (“the power of one”)
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Meme Express (“Friday Freedom”)
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Did you know that Dallas is home more than 158 miles of the country's most scenic and diverse urban hiking and biking trails?
The trails range from nature to off-road bike paths, and those near our Dallas luxury apartments include:
Running along the Oncor power line easement, the Northhaven Trail welcomes thousands of visitors every year. It provides a 2.5-mile bicycle and pedestrian route through North Dallas. The path is relatively flat and straight and features water fountains, rest areas, and bicycle repair stations. Wildflowers add a splash of color, and the ever-popular Cindi's Deli is accessible from the eastern trailhead.
Spanning 600 acres, the Cedar Ridge Nature Preserve offers a scenic slice of Hill Country. It's rich in wildlife and welcomes birdwatchers who come to spot the rare black-capped vireo. The preserve features miles of hiking trails, and has one of the highest elevations in the Metroplex. Towering trees provide shade, and along the way, explorers find butterfly gardens, wooden bridges, and steep climbs.
Found within the L.B. Houston Greenbelt, the L.B. Houston Nature Trail stretches ten miles through towering trees. It's suitable for both beginning and intermediate cyclists. A portion of the trail runs close to the edge of the Trinity River, adding to the beauty. The Dallas Off Road Bicycle Association maintains the path, and riders find markers signifying turns, hills, and more.
Encompassing Bachman Lake, this 3.5-mile trail, sits immediately north of Love Field Airport. Visitors enjoy up-close views of the planes taking off and landing. Trees scarcely line the path, and geese and ducks may be spotted searching for their next meal.
If you would like to live near these trails and other premier attractions, please contact us. We will gladly schedule a tour of our Uptown Dallas apartments so you can see firsthand all we have to offer.


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Minimum three years’ experience in commercial maintenance, preferably in a healthcare environment.
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For the first time since 2010, the Hackett Sr High Hornets will be making an appearance in the State Basketball Tournament. “To be able to make the state tournament my first year here is such a blessing but more importantly I’m so happy for my guys,” expressed first-year Hackett coach, Kent Elmore. “They bought into a new system and have given me a lot of joy this season. A decade is too long to stay away from the big dance and we plan to make the state tournament a standard for Hackett basketball.”
The Hornets have come a long way in their basketball season facing many ups and downs but now the cards are starting to fall beautifully into place. Hackett got a big win in their Regional match-up with Yellville Thursday night by pulling away from the Panthers at the end for a final score of 48-42. Helping to punch their ticket to State was Cash Oliver with 16 points followed by Dylan Kats with 12, Zach Gragg with 11, Jake Fisher with four, Austin Cowell with three, and Tyler Satterfield with two.
“The game prep we were able to have after last week was a huge help for us. We were able to break down a lot of game film and have a plan put in place for us to be successful. Coach Adams did a great job helping me find weaknesses in their game. Our guys don’t want the season to end and that’s a great attitude to have this part of the season. When I walked in the locker room after the win my senior captain, Dylan Kats, wasn’t satisfied. That’s the attitude I love to see. We struggled early last night and late in the game we had seniors step up on both sides of the floor. Cash Oliver gave us a huge spark. He was a pest on the defensive end and was able to boost us offensively. I have three sophomores on the floor a majority of the time and no one would ever be able to tell. They have stepped up in their roles and play very maturely.”
The Hornets will continue Regional play in the semi-finals at Eureka Springs tonight, February 28 at 8:30 p.m. against rivals the Lavaca Arrows. “I have always liked our match-ups against Lavaca. We have given them two great games and I fully intend the third game being in our favor. We have to stay composed and limit their second chance opportunities. The offense will come to us throughout the game. We have to win this game on the defensive side of the ball.” The winner of tonight’s game will go on to face either Flippin or Hector in the championship round on Saturday at 7:30. The loser will rally for a third-place victory on Saturday at 1:30.
Photos courtesy of Becky Satterfield

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Sights and sounds post Dolphins scrimmage pic.twitter.com/9zNKT4Oo5U
— Tony Capobianco (@TonyCapobianco) August 3, 2019
A lot was said by players after the Miami Dolphins first scrimmage of the 2019 season in Daive, FL. With their first scrimmage around the corner. here’s the best of it in one assortment of words spoken by players after Day 8 of Miami Dolphins Training Camp.


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Saturday, August 27, 2011
Happythankyoumoreplease (2010) is an agreeable modest debut whose existence is surely owed solely to writer-director-star Josh Radnor's leading role in a television sitcom. Ordinarily a young filmmaker would have gotten such a rudimentary and ramshackle film out of his system in film school or in an ultra lowbudget shot-on-video festival debut on the way to truly gathering his or her powers and making a truly vigorous and authentic gesture as an artist. As is right and proper for the early work of a fledgling filmmaker, its mostly made of bits and pieces from other people's work with the exception the storyline around a woman afflicted with alopecia, richly limned by Malin Akerman and her love interest played by the always welcome Tony Hale.
Of the other main story threads, one is both implausible and vaguely distasteful and the other is quite dull, but there is one sequence to celebrate, borrowed though it is from Annie Hall (Woody Allen is clearly Radnor's model). It is the climactic scene in which all the threads are brought together and resolved, edited to footage of the female lead singing a song of redemption and joy in a nightclub. In Annie Hall it was Diane Keaton singing "Seems Like Old Times." In Happythankyoumoreplease it is the sweet Kate Mara singing a little-known and completely delightful song by John Kander and Fred Ebb called "Sing Happy." (It is from their debut musical, Flora The Red Menace in which art student Liza Minnelli found herself inadvertently mixed up with Depression-era Communists.) To my mind, this little film will have completely justified its existence if it does nothing more than bring "Sing Happy" into the consciousness of more singers, music directors and film goers.


text: Encountering social, economic, or family adversity early in life can exert lifelong consequences on stress systems that contribute to health and well-being. On the cellular level, early life adversity can negatively impact telomeres, which are repetitive DNA sequences that protect chromosomes from instability and degradation. Telomeres typically shorten slowly with age, but are shorter in people who have experienced early adversity. The goal of our study is to investigate whether meditation training, which has been linked to more adaptive stress reactivity profiles, can mitigate these negative effects. Combining longitudinal and cross-sectional approaches, we will follow up a prior retreat study to establish if short-term improvements in telomere regulation following intensive meditation predict telomere length five years later, and whether meditation-related changes in telomere length are more pronounced in people with early life adversity. We will also investigate whether meditation experience can mitigate the negative relationship between early adversity and telomere length by strengthening an individual’s social resources. This will be the first study to address the role of meditation in relation to early life adversity, and will contribute novel discoveries that may aid the development of interventions for improving long-term cellular health.

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‘Drag Race UK’ Star Cherry Valentine’s Tragic Cause of Death Revealed
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Drag Queens all over mourned the sudden passing of Drag Race UK star Cherry Valentine in September 2022. Months after the news of her death was announced, the tragic reason detailed by her flatmate/friend has been revealed.
Cherry Valentine Took Her Own Life After Struggling With Fame
The former Drag Race UK season two competitor, Valentine’s sudden passing was met with sadness from fans and fellow drag queens around. Valentine, whose real name is George Ward, was found by his flatmate and friend on September 18, 2022, to have taken his own life.
Ward’s flatmate and friend, only known by the name Kate, detailed in a post-mortem report that she noticed differences in his sleeping pattern days before his death. It was also revealed that the drag queen was struggling to deal with fame after appearing on the show. Unfortunately, the struggles became a serious problem. Which then ultimately results in Ward hanging himself in his Hornsey, North London flat.
“[Kate] also said [Ward]’s ex-partner had recently got engaged. [The friends] would regularly chat about their struggles, but [Kate] believed that Ward’s extravagant behavior was a mask. [Ward] previously suffered from depression… this is something he has battled with,” according to a report.
It was revealed that Kate had attended a concert before returning to the apartment on September 18, 2022. After discovering a clothes rack blocking his bedroom door and a note telling her not to enter, she immediately dialed emergency services. When the paramedics arrived, they were unable to resuscitate Ward, and he was pronounced dead at the scene. Three A4-sized messages, one written to Kate and the other two to family and friends, were discovered in his room.
Cherry Valentine’s Family Shared an Emotional Tribute
Friends and family of the drag queen were present during the court hearing for the death of Ward. At the hearing, Ward’s family shared an emotional tribute to him after Assistant Coroner Dr. Peter Straker declared the death to be by suicide.
“As his family, we are still processing his death and our lives will never be the same. We understand how much he is loved and how many lives he has inspired and touched. We love you Georgie.” As stated in the tribute.
In spite of her tragic passing, Valentine will always be remembered for her time in the show. Where she earned a twelfth-place finish. In 2022, she also starred in Cherry Valentine: Gypsy Queen and Proud, a BBC documentary, It was about Ward’s return to the Traveler community after mending his relationship with his family.


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USE Poultry Tech is the leading provider of used meat and poultry processing equipment, production lines and whole factories.
USE Poultry Tech BV is a trade organization focused on export within the meat processing industry selling used machines, production lines and whole factories, especially within the poultry industry.
Our company does business worldwide with the most influential producers. USE Poultry Tech is a young (2005), small (20 employees), ambitious and fast growing company (75% growth annually) that is known for its employee involvement, a very dynamic work environment and a 24/7 online marketplace.
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Make yourself at home at our Holiday Inn Express® hotels in Bakersfield, and you'll soon be dancing to the country rhythms of the Bakersfield sound and hiking in the Sequoia National Forest.
Our hotels in Bakersfield are near the Bakersfield Museum of Art, a showcase for the Central Valley's contemporary visual artists. Take a short drive or walk from the museum to the landmark Fox Theater for a photo op of the theater's retro marquee. The only way to see the restored gilded Art Deco interior is to attend a concert or stand-up comedy performance. After a good night's sleep at our hotels in Bakersfield, drive to nearby Sequoia National Forest. Hiking and walking trails of varying difficulties lead down to the Kern River, where rafters navigate white-water rapids, or up into the foothills of the rugged Sierra Nevada mountains. The massive Sequoia trees dotting the forest have been here for more than 2,000 years.
In the evening, guests of our Bakersfield hotels pull on their dancing boots and step out to Buck Owens' Crystal Palace, home of the Bakersfield sound country music. Enjoy a country-style dinner of fried catfish and biscuits before hitting the dance floor to the distinct guitar twang of Bakersfield music. Bring the kids; children 10 and under eat free. Our Bakersfield hotels are also near the city's many historic Basque restaurants. Steak and grilled fish are specialties of this unique blend of French and Spanish cooking, though oxtail soup and escargot are also on the menu. At some Basque restaurants guests are seated at communal tables, where you can break bread with the locals over bottles of reasonably priced Spanish wine.
Book a room at our Bakersfield hotels to discover the city's affordable pleasures, from hiking national parkland to dining in authentic Basque eateries.

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5 Factors That Affect Short Stories Online’s Endurance
Are you short stories online searching for techniques on how to post narratives online? This short article is going to offer you some wonderful ideas on exactly how to acquire begun if certainly.
Here are 3 techniques that you can post your short accounts on the Web without bothering as well many literary publishers: Provide just short stories exclusively written for an internet audience. This is actually stories that you do not want to publish in fictional magazines for magazine. Make certain that your stories are really intriguing and that viewers will certainly appreciate reading all of them if you pick this method.
Second, write stories online make use of a free of charge composing web site. Writers with internet identities can easily utilize free writing internet sites like Storybase, MySpace or Squidoo to upload their brief posts as well as blog site entries. They can possibly do thus openly without being pressed by any individual.
Third, you can develop a website where you must upload your tales as well as at that point utilize the exact same page to publish all of them online. There are actually many web pages where you can easily publish your stories as long as you have the right to all of them. If you are actually a freelance author and have no professional relationship with a specific posting property, you might take into consideration submitting your stories on a variety of websites for cost-free. You may also post your accounts utilizing RSS nourishes.
You may publish your brief tale in book format. If you are in the method of advertising your creating career, at that point you may intend to make an effort e-book publishing because you will locate it a great deal easier to obtain presence as well as credibility on the market.
There best apps for writers are actually a number of possibilities on call in book releasing such as PDF layout, HTML style as well as EPUB layout. You can additionally send your tales to internet writers’ markets like Lulu, Scribd as well as Aweber. Some authors publish their tales using a combination of these procedures.
Regardless, the moment you post your brief tale on a website page or even various other publishing internet site, it is crucial that people check out the web page. This is actually thus that they can look into what they can read.
Keep in mind that a lot of on the internet authors need to perform the Net in all attend purchase to accomplish organization. It is actually extremely necessary that they recognize just how to post brief tales online.
To upload a tale on an internet site or even in an e-book, you will definitely require a type or even layout. All you possess to perform is produce a content container where you can post your tale and afterwards incorporate applicable key phrases including the headline of your tale and the author name.
The most ideal spot for your content box is at completion of the webpage where individuals can see the short article. The URL of your site or weblog should additionally be offered by the end of the content package.
When posted, you must publish it. Initially, make certain that you are sure that it has actually been actually submitted correctly on the website. or electronic book. The problem using this is that most posting solutions do not verify whether your product has actually been the right way posted on their servers.
If the publishing service carries out certainly not allow you to publish your work without making it noticeable on their server, then you have to publish it on an additional one. If the posting solution enables you to post your work on one more internet site, at that point you will certainly not be capable to receive a duplicate of the manual.
You possess to publish your brief accounts on the internet through using a syndication service such as ArticleShare or Subsidy Junction. There are actually a number of services on the net where you may provide your article and after that have it published on a lot of directories. The short article needs to link back to your web site or even blog site where folks can access your work.
If you create fiction, and also particularly if you are a narrative article writer then you may use a web site gotten in touch with “short story online” which are going to enable you to release as well as share your work. There are actually lots of authors around that require help creating narratives on-line, and also the site will definitely be able to aid you using this by offering you with the resources and relevant information that you need to create online and also publishing your work. When composing on the internet quick accounts, here are some suggestions that may aid you out.
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You can see at the beginning of the video that they have to is another bridge, the cheesegrater bridge, which, since they replaced its artistic metal surface with one which works in the wet and ice, can be used year round. Or at least could be, if a lorry hadn't been driven over it, destroyed the surface and still, two months later, not been repaired.
Here's a video of someone cycling over it again
Nothing unusual there, given it has been since its inception a walking/cycling bridge
Why our coverage then? Because on December 5, 2017, Alex Ballinger, Bristol Post journalist, published an article Cyclists ignore signs asking them to dismount on a Bristol bridge but warning isn’t mandatory. Where, shockingly,
Pictures show cyclists riding over a city centre bridge and passing pedestrians
That is the most undercompelling subtitle you can imagine, but it gets filled up with
Cyclists have been photographed riding over a pedestrian bridge near Bristol city centre despite the ‘health and safety’ warning signs, but there is no way of enforcing the rule.That's because its a cycling and walking bridge. There is no rule to enforce. The fact that the owners don't want to people to cycle over is their problem. The fact that the "cyclists cycle over the bridge" story is a recurrent on in the Post is, however, the newspaper's problem.
Here's an article from April 3, 2017, How many cyclists do you think we caught riding over a pedestrian bridge in Bristol in just five minutes?, by one Tim MacFarlan.
This is the Bridge in question. Notice how the recurrent videos of cycling over this bridge is, well, repetitive. Not a coincidence.
From the article
when it comes to a pedestrian bridge, with signs at either end ordering cyclists to dismount when crossing, you'd have thought you could relax a bit if you're on foot.
Not so with the Valentine Bridge in Temple Quay if our experience is anything to go by.
This is despite the fact blue and white signs are clearly visible at both ends of the bridge saying in block capitals, 'CYCLISTS MUST DISMOUNT WHEN USING THE BRIDGE'.
we filmed 22 cyclists crossing the bridge in both directions - and just SIX got off their bikes and walked across.Well, it is a cycling bridge after all.
Except, guess what:
Not a single pedestrian complained to any of the cyclists, despite the fact they should only have been sharing the bridge with people on foot - wheeling their bikes if they had them.The writer almost sounds disappointed "everyone on a walking/cycling bridge coexisted happily."
And here, May 10 2017, by Alex Ballinger, Sign urges cyclists to dismount on Bristol city centre bridge - but is it against the law to ignore it? This covers the Prince Street Bridge, but it quite clearly covers the fact that no, you can cycle where there's a "cyclists dismount" sign.
Now, that's a bit far back for some group memory, but there's search engines to find this history. And the article from October 23, 2017, These are the rules for cyclists. The clothes to wear, can you ride on pavements, and must you adhere to dismount signs?, by journalist Emma Flanagan.
Q. Do you have to adhere to dismount signs?And the article has a photo of guess, what? Valentine's Bridge.
A. No. However, not dismounting can cause tension with pedestrians who may not be aware it is advisory.
That's the one in this video with the dismount sign next to a barrier installed without council permission. We think the barrier is designed to force people off their bike, but really its like chicanes are to Astra drivers showing off to their mates: entertainment. The challenge is "can you get round without putting a foot down". (tip: put the brakes on lightly but pedal all the way through; gives you a bit of oversteer and stops you having enter too fast).
There we go then: four articles this year on cycling over bridges with dismount signs, three covering this bridge, with the most overblown the "we counted 22 people cycling over a walking & cycling bridge and nobody minded".
The issue is no longer "why are these cyclists ignoring the signs", but "why does the local newspaper regurgitate same variants on the same story 4 times/year", especially when the story is "why do cyclists cycle over bridges designed to be cycled over?".
- Journalists are hard pressed to think up content, walking round Templemeads they see some people cycling over a bridge, see the dismount sign and think "that'd be something I could write up!", pushing out a story without bothering to search the archives or talk to colleagues.
- Someone looks at the hit counts for previous articles and yells out, taps into the team whatsapp group, Slack channel or whatever "whose turn is it to do the cyclists on Valentine Bridge story this month?"
- The bridge owners hate cyclists and every so often get in touch with the paper to say "we have a story!" And whoever writes it up doesn't bother to look through the archives. Or doesn't care.
We propose a sweepstake: when will the first 2018 article denouncing cyclists cycling over Valentine's Bridge appear in the Bristol Post?
Prize: a free cycle ride over the bridge
Rules: this competition is not open to Bristol Post staff or immediate family.
What's painful here, is not just the uninspired repetition of the same old story, a repetition which only increases prejudice and polarisation, but because we assume that the authors do have some ambition to really write compelling stories.
Yet there is an interesting one right in front of their eyes: the story about why a bridge built in the 21st century as a walking/cycling bridge has its owners trying to suppress cycling over it?
Here then, are our recommendations for the next Bristol Post journalist tasked with covering this story in April/May 2018.
- Ask the bridge owners whether or not this was commissioned as a walking/cycling bridge?
- Ask them why they unilaterally decided to add "cyclists dismount" signs?
- Ask them why they unilaterally installed barriers without council permission?
- Ask them why they get so worked up about cyclists exercising their legal right to cycle over the bridge?
- Given the stance on cycling, do you consider that as a walking and cycling bridge, the bridge is a failure?
If the answers to Q2-4 is "because the bridge is too narrow", then ask them: what traffic modelling did they do? Was it wrong? If so; why? If not: why was the bridge inadequate for the predicted numbers. And, if they didn't do any modelling, that's interesting too.
If the answers to Q2-4 are "because the surface is slippery when wet", ask them "was the weather of Bristol taken into account when the bridge was designed and materials specified"
Follow this with: given the surface of the first bridge was failure, why was the second crossing also designed with a surface which doesn't work in rain and ice?
A cycling bridge you cannot cycle over is not a cycling bridge: it is a failed project.
As, for Alex Ballinger and colleagues: why are you recycling this?
If you look at the comments, articles like this are clearly reinforcing the opinion of the commenters that "cyclists are lawbreakers". Maybe, but not here. This article has the defensibility of a "shocking expose, people driving on the M32 flyover". You should have been embarrassed to put your name to it
Please: write a new story on the failure of the bridge, not how Bristolians are using it as originally intended.
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28 Jul SLANDER Drops Summer Banger “Jump Ya Body”
This summer has been jam-packed with distinctively melody-driven tracks from SLANDER. They just dropped their remix of Kill The Noise’s “Jump Ya Body,” featuring vocals by Mercedes. Returning to their hard-hitting, party-starting bass sound, the collaborative track with up-and-coming Canadian producer Tucker Kreway brings an epic banger that is already bringing out a crazy energy from the crowd. The beginning of the track builds up to sound very tamely, but then the boys drop some major heat! “Jump Ya Body” drops stabbing, machine gun synths with grinding basslines that can definitely bring out the energy in a crowd.
This isn’t the first time that SLANDER has remixed a heavy hitter from Kill The Noise. “Kill The Noise has always been a huge influence of ours over the years! After doing our remix for his album back in 2016, we knew we had to do another one sometime in the future, and we felt “Jump Ya Body” was the perfect song to update and put our own spin on!” says SLANDER about the remix, which they released as a free download.
With rumors of a SLANDER tour in North & South America on the horizon, be sure to stay tuned for more details!
Scott Land and Derek Andersen met through their fraternity at the University of California at Irvine. After graduating, they both attended Icon Collective, a music production school where they met Tyler (NGHTMRE). SLANDER first debuted their remix of Showtek’s “We Like to Party” recording in 2014, originating their unique sound. Together with NGHTMRE, SLANDER invented their Gud Vibrations concept resulting in multiple sold-out shows around the world. You can catch them at a local show at Encore Beach Club in Las Vegas, at Electric Zoo in New York City, or even on a boat at Holy Ship 12.0! If they are in your city, you, your neck, and your feels will not be disappointed!


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Yesterday was pretty uneventful, Brett did come home a little early. I still didn't get as much work done as I needed to, but I did pretty good.
Duncan got everything done to receive his Bear in Cub Scouts. We needed to go to the Library so we headed over there for Family Night. The kids got a million books and the girls checked out a few books on tape so they could learn to use there cool new tape player. As we were about ready to check out the librarian came out and advised us that the puppet show would be starting in 10 minutes. So, we decided to stay and watch the free entertainment. Duncan ended up front helping do some puppeteering which was quite entertaining. Then right before the show started Leslie and Jon showed up with their girls. I sent Maren up to sit with my kids and the show started. I thought I was going to be up and down with Jason but he was total enthralled with the puppets. I guess it shouldn't surprise me, since he loves the Muppet Show.
Well that's all I can think that happened yesterday that was of note. It was as I said "pretty uneventful". It's so lovely to have days like that every once in a while.

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Nobel Peace Laureate Liu Xiaobo, who has been incarcerated in China for organizing the pro-democracy manifesto "Charter 08," is suffering from late-stage liver cancer which is worsening. The Chinese hospital treating him and foreign doctors, who examined Liu the weekend, disagree on future treatment. Germany, the United States, UK, and other countries have appealed that Liu be allowed to go to the hospital of his choice.
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Jessie Foster (KTVZ) Biography
Jessie Foster (KTVZ) is a popular American Producer, reporter and anchor of KTVZ NewsChannel 21. Foster grew up in Central Oregon where she developed the passion to be an anchor at a very young age. She co-anchors NewsChannel 21 at Sunrise with Mike Allen and also works alongside Chief Meteorologist Bob Shaw.
After she graduated from Summit High School in 2012, Jessie attended the University of Oregon. There she earned her Cum Laude from the School of Journalism and communications with a minor in political science in June 2016.
Thereafter she landed her first job at KTVZ in July 2016. Jessie was raised by a family of Beaver fans. Sources have also stated that Jessie was an opinion columnist for the Daily Emerald newspaper where she reported and anchored for the student Duck TV Broadcasting Show.
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J.M. Smucker Co. (SJM) Shares Sold by Brown Advisory Inc.
Brown Advisory Inc. lowered its position in J.M. Smucker Co. (NYSE:SJM) by 19.3% during the second quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 36,934 shares of the company’s stock after selling 8,809 shares during the period. Brown Advisory Inc.’s holdings in J.M. Smucker were worth $5,628,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Other hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Carroll Financial Associates Inc. increased its stake in J.M. Smucker by 16.3% in the second quarter. Carroll Financial Associates Inc. now owns 679 shares of the company’s stock worth $103,000 after buying an additional 95 shares during the last quarter. City Holding Co. bought a new position in J.M. Smucker during the second quarter worth $110,000. Thompson Davis & CO. Inc. bought a new position in J.M. Smucker during the second quarter worth $202,000. AT Bancorp bought a new position in J.M. Smucker during the second quarter worth $203,000. Finally, Nwam LLC bought a new position in J.M. Smucker during the second quarter worth $203,000. Institutional investors own 75.70% of the company’s stock.
Shares of J.M. Smucker Co. (NYSE:SJM) traded up 0.44% during midday trading on Monday, hitting $137.63. The stock had a trading volume of 183,718 shares. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $147.91 and a 200-day moving average price of $138.33. The firm has a market cap of $16.02 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.63 and a beta of 0.47. J.M. Smucker Co. has a 1-year low of $106.87 and a 1-year high of $157.31.
J.M. Smucker (NYSE:SJM) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, August 23rd. The company reported $1.86 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.74 by $0.12. J.M. Smucker had a return on equity of 11.76% and a net margin of 9.41%. The business had revenue of $1.82 billion for the quarter. During the same period last year, the business earned $1.32 earnings per share. The firm’s quarterly revenue was down 7.0% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, equities analysts anticipate that J.M. Smucker Co. will post $7.69 EPS for the current fiscal year.
The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, September 1st. Shareholders of record on Friday, August 12th were issued a dividend of $0.75 per share. This represents a $3.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.19%. This is an increase from J.M. Smucker’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.67. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Wednesday, August 10th. J.M. Smucker’s payout ratio is presently 49.26%.
A number of equities analysts have recently weighed in on the company. Credit Suisse Group AG reissued a “buy” rating on shares of J.M. Smucker in a report on Saturday, July 9th. Susquehanna reissued a “hold” rating on shares of J.M. Smucker in a report on Sunday, July 17th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reissued a “buy” rating on shares of J.M. Smucker in a report on Sunday, June 12th. Morgan Stanley reissued a “hold” rating on shares of J.M. Smucker in a report on Saturday, June 4th. Finally, Stephens reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of J.M. Smucker in a research note on Monday, June 13th. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, seven have issued a hold rating and four have assigned a buy rating to the stock. J.M. Smucker currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $148.10.
In other J.M. Smucker news, SVP Jill R. Penrose sold 519 shares of J.M. Smucker stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, June 22nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $146.96, for a total transaction of $76,272.24. Following the sale, the senior vice president now directly owns 7,636 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,122,186.56. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, Director Kathryn W. Dindo sold 1,466 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, June 23rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $146.50, for a total value of $214,769.00. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Company insiders own 3.50% of the company’s stock.
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The J. M. Smucker Company is a manufacturer and marketer of consumer food and beverage products and pet food and pet snacks in North America. The Company has four segments: U.S. Retail Coffee, U.S. Retail Consumer Foods, U.S. Retail Pet Foods, and International, Foodservice and Natural Foods. The Company’s U.S.
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