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Mass Balance Assessment of Triclosan Removal During Conventional Sewage Treatment
Johns Hopkins University, Bloomberg School of Public Health, Department of Environmental Health Sciences, Johns Hopkins University Center for Water and Health, Baltimore, MD 21205-2103, USA. Chemosphere
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02/2007; 66(2):362-9. DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2006.04.066
The antimicrobial agent triclosan (5-chloro-2-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)phenol; TCS) is a member of a larger group of polychlorinated binuclear aromatic compounds frequently associated with adverse environmental and human health effects. Whereas the structure and function of TCS would suggest significant resistance to biotransformation, biological wastewater treatment currently is considered the principal destructive mechanism limiting dispersal of and environmental contamination with this compound. We explored the persistence of TCS in a typical full-scale activated sludge US sewage treatment plant using a mass balance approach in conjunction with isotope dilution liquid chromatography electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (ID-LC-ESI-MS) for accurate quantification. Average influent and effluent concentrations (mean +/- SD) of 4.7+/-1.6 and 0.07+/-0.06 microg 1(-1), respectively, revealed an apparent (liquid-phase) removal efficiency of 98+/-1%. However, further analyses demonstrated that the particle-active TCS (80+/-22% particle-associated in influent) was sequestered into wastewater residuals and accumulated in dewatered, digested sludge to concentrations of 30000+/-11000 microg kg-1. Overall, 50+/-19% (1640+/-610 g d-1) of the disinfectant mass entering the plant (3240+/-1860 g d-1) remained detectable in sludge, and less than half of the total mass (48+/-19%) was biotransformed or lost to other mechanisms. Thus, conventional sewage treatment was demonstrated to be much less effective in destroying the antimicrobial than the aqueous-phase removal efficiency of the plant would make believe. Furthermore, study findings indicate that the common practice of sludge recycling in agriculture results in the transfer of substantial quantities of TCS to US soils used, in part, for animal husbandry and crop production.
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- "In 2004, approximately 50–60% of 6.5 million tons (dry weight) of municipal SS produced in the U.S. was land-applied . While land-applied SS offers a source of rich nutrients, they can also release pollutants that become sequestered into the terrestrial food chain or leached into groundwater  . A few studies have reported the occurrence of artificial sweeteners, pharmaceuticals, and illicit drugs in agricultural soils following the land application of SS   . "
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ABSTRACT: As health concerns over bisphenol A (BPA) in consumer products are mounting, this weak estrogen mimicking compound is gradually being replaced with structural analogs, whose environmental occurrence and estrogen risks are not well understood yet. We used high performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (HPLC-MS/MS) to determine the concentrations of eight bisphenol analogs in 76 sewage sludge samples collected by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 2006/2007 from 74 wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) in 35 states. Bisphenols were detected at the following concentration ranges (ng/g dry weight) and detection frequencies: BPA (6.5-4700; 100%); bisphenol S (BPS; <1.79-1480; 84%); bisphenol F (BPF; <1.79-242; 68%); bisphenol AF (BPAF; <1.79-72.2; 46%); bisphenol P (BPP; <1.79-6.42; <5%), bisphenol B (BPB; <1.79-5.60; <5%), and bisphenol Z (BPZ; <1.79--66.7; <5%). Bisphenol AP (BPAP) was not detected in any of the samples (<1.79ng/gdw). Concentrations of BPA in sewage sludge were an order of magnitude higher than those reported in China but similar to those in Germany. The calculated 17β-estradiol equivalents (E2EQ) of bisphenols present in sludge samples were 7.74 (0.26-90.5)pg/gdw, which were three orders of magnitude lower than the estrogenic activity contributed by natural estrogens present in the sludge. The calculated mass loading of bisphenols through the disposal of sludge and wastewater was <0.02% of the total U.S. production. As the usage of BPA is expected to decline further, environmental emissions of BPS, BPF, and BPAF are likely to increase in the future. This study establishes baseline levels and estrogenic activity of diverse bisphenol analogs in sewage sludge.
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Journal of hazardous materials 07/2015; 299:733-739. DOI:10.1016/j.jhazmat.2015.07.012 · 4.53 Impact Factor
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- "3% ± 13 . 6% ) derived from determinations in both aqueous and particulate phase ( Bester , 2003 ; Heidler and Halden , 2007 ; Stasinakis et al . , 2008 ; Lozano et al . "
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ABSTRACT: Excreted trace organic chemicals, e.g., pharmaceuticals and biocides, typically undergo incomplete elimination in municipal wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) and are released to surface water via treated effluents and to agricultural soils through sludge amendment and/or irrigation with freshwater or reclaimed wastewater. Recent research has shown the tendency for these substances to accumulate in food crops. In this study, we developed and applied a simulation tool to predict the fate of three ionizable trace chemicals (triclosan—TCS, furosemide—FUR, ciprofloxacin—CIP) from human consumption/excretion up to the accumulation in soil and plant, following field amendment with sewage sludge or irrigation with river water (assuming dilution of WWTP effluent). The simulation tool combines the SimpleTreat model modified for fate prediction of ionizable chemicals in a generic WWTP and a recently developed dynamic soil-plant uptake model. The simulation tool was tested using country-specific (e.g., consumption/emission rates, precipitation and temperature) input data. A Monte Carlo-based approach was adopted to account for the uncertainty associated to physico-chemical and biokinetic model parameters.
Water Research 07/2015; 84:85-98. DOI:10.1016/j.watres.2015.06.033 · 5.53 Impact Factor
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- "In a recent study, Chen et al.  investigated ozonation by-products of TCS and reported TCS removals based on initial and final TCS concentrations without taking into consideration its hydrophobicity and the corresponding possible adsorption . Solely, some studies indicated the fact that TCS is adsorbed onto biological sludge in wastewater treatment plant  and nanofiltration (NF)/reverse osmosis (RO) membrane . Birikorang et al.  studied the adsorption and desorption kinetics of TCS onto and from biosolids, soils, and biosolids-amended soils and indicated the participation of TCS on these solid matrices . "
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ABSTRACT: This paper examines the effect of adsorption of Triclosan (TCS) onto labware on the results obtained during lab-scale experiments. Three sets of experiments were considered; two of them expose the problem in water or wastewater treatability studies and the other one in microbial susceptibility testings. In the former two sets, lab-scale systems; ozonation; and membrane filtration (NF/RO) that are commonly used in water or wastewater treatability studies were utilized and the distribution of TCS within the systems were followed. The ozonation labware tested was composed of a Pyrex reactor with plastic and glass tubings. The NF/RO system was composed of a stainless steel feed tank, a stainless steel membrane unit, stainless steel flanges, and stainless steel and plastic tubings. Ozonation system was operated without ozone gas, but air. Similarly, NF/RO system was without membrane in it. Both of the systems were rinsed with methanol before experiments to remove any possible earlier contamination. During the experiments, samples were taken at certain intervals and the change in TCS concentration in water was monitored. Results obtained with lab-scale ozonation system revealed that TCS adsorbed by the surface of plastic tubing is about 100 times greater than that of glass tubing. In NF/RO system, the higher the initial TCS concentration the higher the mass of TCS adsorbed by the membrane filtration system alone was evident. In the third set, microbial susceptibility testing was conducted on Staphylococcus aureus for TCS and the possible effect of adsorption of TCS onto the plastic labware was sought by comparing MIC and MBC values performed by serial dilutions in aqueous and methanol solutions. MIC and MBC values determined using TCS in methanol range from 0.06 to 16 mg/L, while the ones determined with TCS in water range from 0.25 to 128 mg/L. All the results obtained indicated that adsorption is a substantial phenomenon; in the event that it is not considered, obtained results might not reflect the truth. TCS was found to adsorb seriously on plastic but not on glass labwares. Therefore, before an experimental system that will employ TCS is designed, it is essential to consider the possible adsorption onto the experimental system components and to demonstrate that there is no adsorption of TCS onto labware.
Desalination and water treatment 11/2014; 52(37-39). DOI:10.1080/19443994.2013.831780 · 1.17 Impact Factor
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The Project Twins‘ A-Z of Unusual Words is a clever series of pieces that each depict a strange, abandoned or unusual word. For each letter of the alphabet a word was chosen and expressed in a striking graphic.
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Drake says that he now has "peace of mind" after crushing his widely advertised beef with another rapper, Meek Mill,
The Canadian rapper took his Instagram to announce that he is now at peace with Meek Mill in the picture with both rappers, shaking hands.
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Drake further said that the movement, which he called healing and moving forward, created one of the most electric and enjoyable moments of his career.
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"… Healing and moving forward created one of the most electric and enjoyable moments of my career …" He wrote.
Continuing, the rapper said that he is happy that Mick has returned home, and they can find ways to their goal.
"... I'm glad that you are at home, and that we could return to our common goal …" He wrote.
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In January 2016, Meek Mill resumed his beef with the help of Drake, releasing an unexpected EP in which he heard a few shots Nicky Minairumored to be a former lover.
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Probably has something to do with taking strong nighttime cold medicine at 9 am, huh?
So the conclusion to my series on living your legacy will go up next week.
But I don’t want to miss an opportunity to add my congratulations to Dandi Daley Mackall and all the other authors whose books have won the 2017 ECPA Christian Book Awards.
From finalists in 11 categories announced in March, judges selected the top book in each category, and the winners were named last night in Colorado Springs and in a Thunderclap of 660,000 social media accounts.
Dandi’s book is part of a four-book series of two-in-one Bible story picture books from Tyndale House, illustrated by Lissy Marlin. Flip the book over to read the story from the perspective of a different character in the event—in this case, Jonah tells his story first, and then we hear the big fish’s side of things.
Four other children’s books had been nominated as finalists for the award:
How Big is Love?, Amy Parker, illustrated by Breezy Brookshire, B&H Publishing Group
Spark Story Bible Psalm Book: Prayers and Poems for Kids, edited by Naomi J. Krueger, illustrated by Peter Grosshauser, Sparkhouse Family
Would a Worm Go on a Walk?, Hannah C. Hall, illustrated by Bill Bolton, WorthyKids/Ideals
You can see all the books named as finalists in all categories here.

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Change is always a stressful thing, but you know that life is starting to get better when a dancer starts dancing in the corridors again. That, my friends, is a feeling I’ve been missing dearly. I’ve only been here for two weeks, but Scotland has taught me a lot already. At the moment, we’re starting small. I’m learning how to appreciate new things, like the clouds. Have you seen them lately? They’re stunning. Sure, we don’t get much sun and there are always clouds in the sky, but have you seen how the sun filters through them? It simultaneously casts shadows and creates halos of light. The clouds diffuse the sun and glow brilliant colors – vibrant orange to coral pink to icy blue to cooling grey. Sometimes, the clouds drift apart to showcase the sky above and a palate of stunning blue tones are revealed.
Then, the wind blows and plays with the clouds’ shapes, casting them to and fro. The sun changes focus, illuminating rivers and pathways and hills. And then it’s gone. The sky becomes placid and friendly, a welcoming sight to tired eyes. But just as I begin to wonder where the sun has gone, it begins to play with the colors of the clouds again. Maybe it comes back, maybe it doesn’t. Yet, regardless of the suns appearance, the sky is always a dynamic palate for the artist above the clouds.
Then there’s the city. I’ve never lived in a city before. All of these people rushing around, darting in and out of shops. The cars, the busses, the bystanders. Suddenly, I’m thrown into the midst of it all and become swept up by the hustle and bustle, moving to the ebb and flow of the city. It’s overwhelming.
But then I stopped. And listened. And breathed. The city was buzzing around me but I was just a speck in the universe. A stranger in a foreign land. And as I took in the sights and sounds of the city around me, I realized that everyone else was just the same. We are not thrown into the energy of the city, we are the energy. Some choose to rush, some choose to meander, each playing off the other but never changing the energy of another’s day. This is what creates that harmonious cacophony. This is what helped me become immersed in a city but not drown.
And while I’m still trying to get used to funny accents, public transportation, transferring to a new dance school, and getting over being sicker than a gerbil who ate too many carrots (or maybe just the common cold), this strange place is slowly starting to become my home.
I’m certainly not in the California suburbs anymore, but this certainly is nice.

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What to watch in girls basketball state quarterfinals
What to watch for in the girls basketball state quarterfinals, which begin Tuesday around the state.
Top storyline: The quarterfinals won’t include No. 1-ranked and last year’s runner-up Detroit Martin Luther King, which fell to No. 6 Southfield A&T in a regional final, 55-51. No. 4 Midland Dow also was eliminated by Flushing, leaving defending state champion and No. 2-ranked Warren Cousino as the highest-ranked team in the field. Cousino barely survived its regional final, prevailing in overtime over Birmingham Marian, 41-39.
Best matchup: Warren Cousino vs. Farmington Hills Mercy, 7 p.m. at Southfield A & T.
After outlasting Catholic League runner-up Marian in overtime, Cousino (23-2) will gear up for Catholic League champion Mercy (22-3). The Marlins lost in overtime to Detroit Martin Luther King in the Operation Friendship championship and knocked off No. 10 Hartland in a regional semifinal.
Team to watch: Can Cousino repeat as state champion? It was a close call on Thursday against Marian, but the Patriots showed their championship resolve and survived to the final week. With arguably the state’s best player in Kierra Fletcher and other ranked teams eliminated, Cousino has a great shot.
Dark horse: Macomb Dakota (19-6) and Flushing (21-3) are both unranked and will meet in a 6 p.m. quarterfinal at Davison. Dakota never had been to the quarterfinals, and Flushing is making its first quarterfinal appearance since 2009.
Names to know: There are two Miss Basketball finalists in the field – Kierra Fletcher of Cousino and Deja Church of Southfield A&T. Fletcher, who signed with Georgia Tech, carried Cousino to the title last season. Church is a Michigan signee.
Top storyline: No. 1 Ypsilanti Arbor Prep and No. 2 Birmingham Detroit Country Day still are on track to meet in what was the most anticipated championship game at the start of the tournament. Country Day advanced to the quarterfinals for a 20th straight year, and Arbor Prep is 25-0.
Team to watch: Ypsilanti Arbor Prep won Class C last season and hasn’t missed a beat after moving to Class B.
Best matchup: Arbor Prep could be challenged when it meets No. 3 Williamston (23-1) in a quarterfinal at Brighton. The other ranked quarterfinal pairing is at Ostego, where No. 4 Grand Rapids Catholic Central (24-1) will face No. 6 Marshall (22-2). The winner of that game likely will draw Country Day in the semifinals.
Dark horse: Detroit Mumford and Cadillac. Mumford opens against Country Day in a quarterfinal at Marysville, a pre-determined site that is well north of both schools. Cadillac is coming off a 59-58 regional win over No. 10 Kalkaska and will face unbeaten Freeland (25-0) in a quarterfinal at Big Rapids.
Names to know: The Williamston-Arbor Prep quarterfinal will feature two of the state’s top juniors in Maddie Watters of Williamston and Lasha Petree of Arbor Prep. Country Day features Miss Basketball finalist Destiny Pitts (Minnesota signee) and junior Kaela Webb (Marquette commit). Grand Rapids Catholic Central has a pair of players headed to Central Michigan, Sophia Karasinski and Kyra Bussell.
Top storyline: Flint Hamady wasn’t ranked entering the playoffs, but the Hawks made a name for themselves by upsetting previously unbeaten and No. 1-ranked Sandusky, 38-36, on Thursday. Hamady will take on Hemlock (21-4), also unranked entering the postseason, in a quarterfinal at Saginaw Heritage.
Best matchup: The only quarterfinal featuring two ranked teams is at Ypsilanti Community, where No. 10 Blissfield (23-2) will face No. 5 Detroit Edison (18-5) at 6:30 p.m. Edison has six players who stand at least 6 feet.
Team to watch: St. Ignace finds a way to make a run in the tournament, regardless if they're playing in Class C or D. The Saints were Class D champions in 2013 and 2015 and Class C runner-up in 2014, St. Ignace, behind coach Dorene Ingalls, always is a tough out in March.
Dark horse: Maple City Glen Lake wasn’t ranked going into the playoffs, but it improved to 22-3 following a 56-44 win over an 18-win Charlevoix team in a regional final. Next up is St. Ignace in a quarterfinal played at Gaylord.
Names to know: Detroit Edison has one of the top sophomores in the state, 6-foot-2 C/F Rickea Jackson, a skilled and versatile player who can score in a variety of ways. Flint Hamady senior Deajah Cofield has had a great year trying to fill in for injured senior Krystal Rice (Indiana State). Cofield had 32 points in a regional semifinal win over Harbor Beach.
Top storyline: The upsets were limited in district and regional play, as five ranked teams remain, including No. 1 Pittsford, No. 2 Mt. Pleasant Sacred Heart, No. 5 Waterford Our Lady of the Lakes, No. 6 St. Joseph Michigan Lutheran and No. 8 Crystal Falls Forest Park.
Best matchup: Pittsford vs. St. Joseph Michigan Lutheran at Battle Creek Harper Creek. Pittsford is unbeaten, but St. Joseph Michigan Lutheran comes in as a worthy challenger with a 23-2 record. It will be the only quarterfinal contested between two ranked teams.
Team to watch: Pittsford enters with a 52-game winning streak, their last loss coming in overtime to St. Ignace in the 2015 state championship game. Pittsford is the team to beat, although a semifinal showdown with No. 2 Sacred Heart looms. Pittsford beat Sacred Heart in the championship game last year, 48-30.
Dark horses: Keep an eye on Mt. Pleasant Sacred Heart and Waterford Our Lady of the Lakes. Both programs are accustomed to playing on the big stage. Sacred Heart has been to the title game two of the past three years, winning it all in 2014. Our Lady of the Lakes won three straight titles from 2010-12 and has been to the semifinals six of the past seven years.
Names to know: Pittsford senior forward/center Maddie Clark, who last month collected her 1,000th career rebound, is an impact player. She had 23 points and 10 rebounds in the state championship game last season and should be all-state again this year. Sacred Heart has a nice duo in junior forward Sophie Ruggles and sophomore point guard Scout Nelson.


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Capturing the essence of the iconic Swiss Railways clock
The Swiss watchmaking tradition has been synonymous with precision, craftsmanship, and timeless design for centuries. MONDAINE’s stop2go collection showcases watches that are not only Swiss Made but also delve into the fascinating history of Swiss Railways. The unique timepieces feature both the design and movement that resemble that of the iconic Swiss Railways clocks. The new bold and crownless design of our latest stop2go watches now mirror this original design like never before.
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The iconic design of the Swiss Railways Station clock was created in 1944 by Hans Hilfiker, an employee of the Swiss Federal Railways. The large, clear indexes and bold hands made it easy to tell the time at-a-glance, which was essential for train passengers and station personnel. In 1986, MONDAINE launched the first wristwatch collection, interpreting and evolving this design since then with new materials, colours and sizes.
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My wife & I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Tan Llan Cottage. It was clean & full of 'old world' charm. Our host/landlady was very friendly & full of information & she had left an incredibly full 'welcome pack' for us. If we come to N. Wales again we will definitely stay there again !
This cottage was comfortable and clean, the dogs loved the secure garden. The host was lovely and helpful as were the neighbours and all made us extremely welcome, what a lovely community. The Location is wonderful with stunning views and a lovely walk up the mountain behind, the hose provided clear instructions at to the paths to follow. It is well situated for trips out to either the beach at Blackrock Sands or out into the stunningly beautiful countryside. There is plenty of room both inside the cottage and out with good parking. We had a paddleboard and blow up boat with us and there was r...more
Lovely spacious well equipped property in a great location in Barmouth. Had a lovely holiday here and will definitely return.
From the time you arrive until the time you leave, this place feels homely, it's presented very clean and meets with every bit of functionality. The host is exceptional. We stayed a full week and we're able to relax and use this ideally located apartment as a base to explore Snowdonia and North Wales. Highly recommended.
We had a fantastic time here will come again...very clean place..beautiful views from garden ..beach 10 minutes away...residents of village are so friendly really nice place..thank you for a lovely stay Glyn
What an amazing place. Dafydd was so friendly and helpful and the house was cosy and had everything we needed. The surrounding area was breathtaking and we all enjoyed the seclusion and peace. The children loved building a damn and the Dog had the freedom to roam free . I can’t recommend this place enough and we will definitely be returning. Plenty to do within the grounds and a great base for exploring North Wales and Anglesey. Thank you so much .. this was exactly the break we all needed
The location of this well equipped cottage is brilliant. Several walks from the door plus Zip Works walkable too. Amazing garden although it is on an incline so decent mobility needed. The hot tub has stunning views and was most welcome after some long hikes. Comfy beds. Well equipped kitchen, garden, games room and utility shed. You'll need to duck under doorways if you are of average height or more but it is a cottage after all! Footpath past the house to town cuts out the need to use the car so much and cuts off time from GOOGLE maps. The owner called a couple of days before we arrived to...more
A warm welcome and a very good place to stay. The accommodation was very well appointed and comfortable. A most enjoyable stay .
This is the second time we have stayed here . Dowlais and Zig Zag cottage are perfectly located to visit the many attractions in Snowdonia from the beaches to the mountains. Friendly owners and well equipped accommodation.
We visited with my parents who have slight mobility issues and this cottage was perfect for them, comfortable, warm and cosy
The location is great for exploring Anglesey and Snowdonia and also the Lynn Peninsula. There are some fantastic off road cycle routes close to the property. The chalet was very snug and comfortable the owners are very friendly and helpful with local information and bike storage. Definitely a return visit is in order
The Cottage was in a great location for exploring the area. The cottage itself was quaint modern exceptionally clean and plenty of room for the two of us. Lovely little touches left like tea coffee milk and fruit. The owner who greeted us was very polite and chatty and made sure we had everything we needed. It was a wonderful short break and would definitely recommend to family and friends.
Great location and a lovely welcome from the owners . Zig zag is clean , comfortable and spacious. Would 100% recommend this holiday home and will be definitely visiting again as so much to do in the local area .
Staying at the Garden Flat is just the most enjoyable experience. I have stayed here many times and each time as i walk in i get this lovely welcome back feeling. It holds so many family memories for me and this is my happy place There is everything you need in the flat and if help is required the staff are always very happy to help
My husband and i had a lovely week at Oakley Cottage .It is in a lovely quiet area and has superb views.We hope to visit again as we loved it.
A lovely bungalow.Spacious,The best place we have stayed for the view,across the bay or towards Shell Island.A photographer's dream for dramatic,colourful sunsets and ever changing cloud formations.Wonderful drives into the hills or moors and walks on almost deserted beaches.Whispering Waves was a perfect place to stay to celebrate or Golden Wedding Anniversary.It was also suit a family.
The location is first class, the apartment is very well appointed, we couldn't fault it. We intend to visit again and the sun shone
We rented these 2 apartments as we were holidaying with our family members and it was ideal as the two apartments are inter connected if you want or completely self contained should you wish. both apartments are well equipped and fully furnished to a high standard. Each flat comprises of 2 bedrooms, lounge, kitchen and bathroom. the downstairs flat has also an en-suite to the double bedroom. both apartments have lovely outlook at the back to the steam trains that pass the end of the garden and there are outside seating in the garden. the upstairs flat has a magnificent balcony over looking the...more
Comfortable beds, spacious kitchen, huge bath, lovely view. Sofa and chair comfortable. Would appreciate a tin opener and more coat hangers. Beware the sloping ceilings especially in the main bedroom, the unwary (like me) could bang their head if not concentrating. Even so this would not stop me staying here again.
What a lovely place to stay wish we could of stayed longer the cottage was so nice & cosy & had everything you need for a little getaway was brilliant what a lovely place to stay will definitely book this again & it’s right by the castle so the view was awesome & the beach 30min walk would definitely recommend this place to anyone.
Wonderful location and perfect for our party of 10. We enjoyed our stay at Talwrn Bach which was clean, comfortable and excellent value for money. Good location for Harlech, Barmouth, Snowdon and beaches.
Anne and mick are a lovely couple who were on hand to meet us as we arrived. The cottage is just stunning I cannot fault it at all the cleanliness was outstanding as was the whole cottage and the garden area is simply beautiful it’s located in a beautiful location close to so much places to explore either by foot or car. We had a wonderful holiday but the cottage and Ann and mick made it perfect. If we could ever come back we definitely would and we have returned home now wishing we were still at the cottage. Thank you Ann and mick.
Somson's Place is a very comfortably modern bungalow, every thing is there that you need for a perfect holliday. Morfa bychan has many very pleasant walks with miles of beach and coastal walk with Cricceth, Borth y guest and Porthmadock an easy walk.
The cottage was clean and very comfy we had a great stay there. Bed comfortable and lovely soft towels. The garden is beautiful and the view over the fence wonderful.
Comfortable and warm, bearing in mind this was December! Although the electricity is metered it cost us a lot less than expected even though we used the oven a lot - the air source heat pump, underfloor heating and insulation are obviously well designed as we were never cold. We’ve been visiting Aberdesach for over 35 years so the exceptional views were no surprise. Still one of our favourite places
Having previously visited in October 2019 and 2021 (COVID-19 lockdown in 2020 prevented a visit then), a return autumn visit is a must. This is a really cosy apartment and was ideal for the two of us. An easy walk around Porthmadog, to the shop and of course to Porthmadog Harbour station for trains to Blaenau Ffestiniog, Tanybwlch, Beddgelert and Caernarfon. On this visit we saw that work was in progress for an outdoor stair case to the decking from the parking area. For the electric car owners, there are now two charging points. Not sure what company they are paired with, as we are did not...more
This was such a lovely cottage, amazing views and lovely locations. We spent most of our time there in the conservatory looking at the views. It was very clean when we arrived. We hope to stay there again. Thank you
We really enjoyed our stay. The house was well equipped and very bright and airy. It is close to the town and all the amenities but also nice and quiet. Near enough the National Park for walking in the hills and the coast for coastal walks
This place was ideal for us, modern and spacious . It was very well equipped. Location is perfect for North Wales exploration. Walking distance to caernarfon. I would love to stay here again.
The property has everything that you need for a week away. The location is stunning, there are plenty of walks that can be done right from the property. If you love exploring then the slate mines are amazing. I would highly recomend go below underground adventures if you like adrenaline pumping adventure. The only bad thing about the property was that the beds could have been more comfortable but apart from that its a great place to stay.
A very warm, welcoming and cosy cottage. Loved watching the dippers in the river and relaxing on the patio in the February sunshine. The cottage has everything you need and the beds were very comfortable. Great location for many walks from the door and for popping into Beddgelert for a drink or a meal. We were lucky to have amazing weather, showing the mountains of Eryri in all their glory! It was the perfect place for a week of much needed rest and relaxation. Would love to return. Thank you.
Great view provided of the harbour from the rental property. It was clean, tidy and well represented for our stay. Well done everybody concerned.
We had a lovely break, perfectly situated on the front at Barmouth, sandcastles is a lovely apartment. This was our second visit. And we will be back again. Thing that could be better. The sofas are a little low and the chairs in the bay windows where you want to spend most of your time are uncomfortable. Pong chairs possibly a better option. But all in all just what the Doctor orders..
In a week of very wet weather we really appreciated the location & comfort of River's Edge. Very well equipped (we cooked on 5 nights) and close to pretty much everything. On downpour days it was interesting to watch the comings and goings in the harbour...although windscreen wipers might have been useful on a couple of occasions! Lots of helpful tips from the owner, and good service from STS. The keycode box is not the most user-friendly, but that was our only small gripe. We hope to return.
Have been staying at this property on and off for 50years. Been under different ownerships in this period. Always satisfird. The current owners maintaining to very high cleanliness and facilities excellent. Only complaint is the TV reception, very poor needs attention
Love this place. Have been returning here once or twice a year for several years. Location is perfect and it is very well equipped.
The cottage was equipped with everything we needed spotless very cosy friendly owners gave us some useful advice on places to visit and the best places for eat which we found very helpful which all added to a fantastic week in Wales. Regards Mrs Mchale
A lovely location. Would just recommend bedside tables to place books, drink etc on in the main double bedroom.
We enjoyed another comfortable week at Oakley Views, our second visit. Welcome of milk, welsh cakes and flowers was appreciated. The apartment is perfect for the two of us with direct views to the Heritage Train Station (which we come for) but also to the estuary for bird spotting, which we also enjoy very much. The heating and water controls are easy to use and don't need to be on for long for comfort. We enjoy shopping in the High Street - the butcher and fishmonger are particularly good and the kitchen has everything needed to make all our meals. We hope to return as we know that a clean, c...more
We have had another lovely stay. The fishing was good much to the delight of husband and son. The house was comfy and warm the balcony is so nice to sit and enjoy the sound of the river. A comfy armchair or small sofa in the dinning hall would help those of us who struggle with the stairs. We lookk forward to our next visit.
We stayed for 5 nights here and had a lovely stay. Firstly, the location is perfect, the village itself is beautiful with lots of lovely walks and within easy distance to snowdon and zip world, both of which we made full use of. The cottage itself was great. Facilities were good, comfy beds and all ammenities, even bowls for our dog. We would definitly stay again.
I have lost count now how many times our family have visited this cottage. Its just perfect for a cheeky getaway. Warm, Clean, Spacious, Well equipped, top location, Pubs close by, River and mountain views, I am hesitant to leave a review as everyone will book it and there wont be availability for me :-) PERFECT stay for us yet again.
Great position on harbour. Very clean and bright. As others have commented instructions for use of appliances, TV, oven etc would help considerably! Shelves in kitchen very high a stepping stool would certainly be a bonus!
We had a lovely week in this beautiful little apartment, very well equipped, attention to detail much appreciated. Perfect location, the views from just outside are stunning.
Excellent property. Everything you could possibly need provided. Area at the back provided a football net for the boys. People mention problems with TV but we accessed what we needed! Turn right outside the door and cross a small road. Go through the gap between the cafe and you are on the sea front. Very quaint quiet resort. There are no shops but Porthmadog is a very short drive away or 15 minute walk. We fetched fish and chips from there to eat on the benches on the sea front. Very central for visiting other parts of Wales. One slight negative it says parking for two cars. Bit tight if y...more
Great location, comfortable bed with lovely duvet. Shower curtain would be better moved out about 6 inches.
We enjoyed another stay at Harbour Station View. The flat is perfectly sited, comfortable and well appointed. My only gripe re. this visit is that the crockery and utensils were not all properly clean. ...eg. tea stains in the mugs. We had to wash all before use. Apart from that I am happy to recommend Harbour Station View.
We had a lovely holiday, the flat was well equipped and comfortable, the only downside was the kitchen equipment could have been cleaner, the bowl and drainer rack was greasy, the microwave was not cleaned after use and was rusty, we could not use it, we did report this and was told it would be replaced, this did not turn up before the end of our holiday.
Excellent stay again only fault was with television which kept being faulty reported it on Monday they said it was the aerial lead & would sort it out and nobody came or got in touch as we had no signal all week we managed to watch tax occasionally & the leads were left out of the cover on the wall
It was my second time in this flat.The views are amazing even on a rubbish day.It was February after all.The flat is well equipped and contains most things you could need.There is plenty of birdlife to watch I thoroughly enjoyed seeing them go about their business and as you are high up they don't notice you and the town is busy with locals and tourists alike.I'll live there if anyone gives me the chance! I only gave it one less point for condition as there was expanding foam untrimmed on the balcony that I kept catching my foot on but I'm sure as it is winter it was just waiting to be finishe...more
Had a lovely week at this apartment weather was mixed but did not spoil our break as it nice to see the changing scene of the harbour the accommodation itself was cosy and warm and comfortable and had everything we needed ,myself being disabled found it very suitable will certainly ask for this apartment again on future visits to the area.
Loverly welcome cakes, tea and coffee, well equipped accommodation that’s extremely comfortable with fantastic views of the harbour. Grate location within walking distance of shops, bars and restaurants. Plenty of good walks and Pet friendly
The Chalet was cute work well for 3 adults, it had everything you needed. The views where just amazing, there was so many places around the area to go grate seafood restaurants, but just as happy to spend the day looking at the view. Fantastic for family's and couples. Booked for next year before we left.
On paper , this accommodation is unimpressive - a bit old, a bit remote, no WiFi... In reality it is wholly magical. Enter the jolly yellow door and a cozy , well equipped and surprisingly roomy awaits. Unpretentious but so very welcoming. Beds all comfy. No idea about the telly - we never switched it on. Instead we sat in the charming front yard entranced by the glory of the view, and the intimacy of the ocean. Perfect , genuinely perfect for lovers of peace. A week here removed my troubles as surely as any drug. Magical sunsets, visits from dolphins, all just magical. One of the bes...more
very satisfactory and ideally located for the Ffestiniog Welsh Highland Railways. Nice view over the harbour
We had a wonderful holiday. The bungalow was very clean and comfortable. The bedding was excellent and beds comfortable but could do with a second pillow on the twin beds. The kitchen was obviously newly fitted and really nice but could do with more glasses, mugs and cutlery. Also another (larger) saucepan, measuring jug and casserole dish.We managed but making gravy in a mug for instance isn’t ideal. A milk saucepan too would be good. Also a washing line and please, please a bath mat (nobody takes one of them on holiday with them!). Bath, shower and hot water all excellent. The location and...more
A very comfortable cottage, well equipped and in a delightful location. Perfect for using as a base to explore Snowdonia
We had a wonderful family holiday in Gestania House. It was clean and comfortable and had everything we wanted, just would have liked some drawers for clothes in the second double bedroom. It was lovely to have three showers The location is amazing, perfect for the beaches and the bay. We loved to sit on the bslcony and look at the fantastic views across to the water and mountains. We would definitely stay there again.
A lovely converted cottage , if you want a week of complete rest , tranquility, amazing views and see only the occasional other human being, you will love this place.
Very good would use again great spot good size and good quality fittings , shower of good quality but not user friendly.
Fantastic spot, glad we found it for our new years shindig. The property is conveniently located and allows comfortably discovering snowdonia (if you have a car, not sure if you're going by train). The facilities exceed all expectations - covered hottub with a roof is a godsend on rainy days, so is a woodfired stove. The kitchen has an oven and all the cooking basics. The beds are comfy, and the place also has heating in case the house is still cold. The only point of improvement would be the level of cleanliness, I recommend taking slippers to wear on the ground floor, and the dishes needed a...more
Family of four, just fitted - was small, but perfectly kitted out. Lots of cooking, and the kitchen had the full range of usable utensils. Always a bug bear of mine when they don't! The cottage was easy to find once we had worked out that Ysgold is welsh for school. The hosts are local and we were able to chat to them if needed (we didn't but chatted anyway). The cottage is very comfortable, and the hosts warm personality shone throughout. Didn't take full advantage of the pizza oven! The location is BEAUTIFUL! As it was our first time (as a family) in that area, we chose to do the tourist tra...more
Borth y Gest and surrounding areas are excellent for beach, and walking holidays and the house is well placed for both. Property is spacious, with good sized rooms. some furniture close to end of life (eg bedroom wardrobes), but generally ok. Access will make it difficult for some, and garden is also unsuitable for some. Note also that it isn't fully enclosed. Overall, had a great holiday and would certainly consider returning.
Stopped here first week in October 2022 and loved every minute. The place is set in a fantastic location only 2 mins from beautiful beach. The views from the lounge are breathtaking and as it’s south facing always warm. The sea fishing is fantastic and the size of the sea bass is amazing
It's the second time at jacks and it was good to be there great for town and watching trains 10/10
We had a fabulous time in Porthmadog, the view from the apartment was spectacular, what a treat to wake up overlooking the harbour and watching the world go by. Would recommend the stay absolutely....
Little blip with storage heater when first arrived but sorted next day, excellent service. The views are breathtaking. And got to see many migrating birds. The recliner chairs! I want them! the most comfortable chair I've ever sat in. Thank you for wonderful stay we will be back, just to sit in those chairs
This is an excellent place to stay. The views are brilliant especially that of t the railway. This is our second time and we will be back. The service received from std supplemented the holiday.
Fantastic location overlooking the sea with a lovely garden having a raised decked area. Everything was catered for in the bungalow with lots of information given about the area. Very clean and comfortable. A short walk to a beautiful beach. Will definitely be returning.
We enjoy our visits to North Wales, as it offers a variety of interesting walks, activities and a friendly environment. This flat is a great base for these activities, especially as we enjoy visiting the Ffestiniog railway, and the local seaside, as well the occasional mountain walk when the weather permits. The views over the estuary are stunning, and constantly changing with the tide. We enjoy recording the different birds every year, and occasionally see some rarer species, which is great fun. Sitting out on the balcony just watching the tide is very relaxing! This flat is compact, but...more
A well equipped, small apartment in a lovely location within walking distance of the town centre. The apartment was clean and tidy,
The location was fantastic and nice and peaceful. Loads of walks straight from your doorstep, only met a few people whilst out walking. Would definitely go back.
Sea breeze house is in a convenient location with accessible woodland behind where it is ideal to walk your dog, especially on hot days, as it was when we stayed there. The house is very attractive inside with modern kitchen and shower room. The furniture/ carpets etc are in excellent condition and it is well equipped throughout. We had a comfortable and relaxed stay and would happily return another year.
The accommodation was clean, well equipped and very comfortable. Lovely views over the harbour with all ameneties just a shortwalk away. Surrounded by beautiful sceneery. All round satisfaction and will certainly book to go back again.
A small but warm and cosy cottage. Everything you need to self cater. Excellent view and walks from the front door.
Lovely and cheery cottage in a great location. Plenty of excellent walks from the cottage or within a short drive. Close to Shell Island and other great beaches at Harlech & Barmouth. Harlech Castle is nearby and definitely worth a visit. Victoria Pub is less than ten minutes walk serving good food and excellent beer at a fair price. Artro valley going up to Llyn Cwm Bychan and the Roman Steps is fabulous although the road is very narrow with passing places. Another must is the Mawddach estuary bridge and Mawddach Way from Barmouth with spectacular views. Hope to return soon and would definite...more
Probably the best location in Porthmadog. The flat is decently equipped. The soft seating in the main room is really comfortable, and gives you the best view you could ask for.
Perfect cottage to stay in Beddgelert. Very comfortable including the double bed. The kitchen fully equipped for our needs. Couldn’t fault anything apart from there being no guest book which is always useful to see where other guests had visited or which restaurants they had eaten at. Would definitely stay at Quarryman’s cottage again.
This is typical of traditional Welsh cottages in the area, retaining much of its character whilst having been sensitively modernised. The accommodation is as shown and described in the STS website. (The garden and rotary washing line were not available to us during our stay for safety reasons.) The quiet location and friendly but not intrusive neighbour were much appreciated. There are lovely destinations for all tastes and abilities within easy reach of the cottage and we ran out of time in our two weeks before we ran out of things to do. We were very lucky with the weather. Don't miss the...more
We had a lovely stay. Property well presented, clean and tidy. All correspondence with STS efficient with good directions. Amazing views out over the estuary. Walk into town in minutes. Kitchen well equipped. Only negatives: lots of different controls for heaters, water, towel rail, underfloor heating etc was a bit confusing. Shower not the best -hot but not very powerful at all. Would love to come back in warmer weather and sit out on the balcony. Thanks Anchor Watch for a lovely stay.
The house is large, warm and comfortable. Well equipped and with fabulous views of the Snowdonia range. Very handy for the town and supermarkets. Would definitely book again
Love it. Not for everyone. Views. Remoteness. Peace. Super comfortable. Bed and sheets were great. Hot tub was a win. Customer service was great
We had a lovely weeks stay thank you . Just a few notes , a small non stick saucepan would be useful please. There was plenty of crockery/mugs and cutlery. The king size bed was very comfortable but could be much improved with quality bedding . We had fabulous weather but we were unable to sit outside at the back to relax or eat due to the extremely uncomfortable outdoor furniture. We ended up buying a pair of fold up chairs !! The cottage location is perfect and we've stayed in Porthmadog many times at various properties . The local Welsh hill and coastal walks are the best !!
A warm and comfortable cottage in a very convenient position not only for Porthmadog but also for visiting Snowdonia and the Llŷn Peninsular.There are lovely seating areas outside for when the weather permits and the views from the front of the cottage are fantastic. There is an abundant supply of hot water and the kitchen is extremely well equipped. We have stayed here several times already and certainly intend to come back again.
This was a lovely comfortable apartment. The location was ideal. It was well equipped. We brought our little dog, and it was a shame there is no private outside space. However we did have a lovely stay.
Loved the property, had great character and plenty of room for 13 of us. I would recommend that the owners look at providing fans in the height of the season due to the rooms being very hot, and although a hoover is in the property to keep tidy a mop and bucket would be useful too. (Maybe there was one but we couldn't locate it) The pool was fantastic a good size that could accommodate a large family, much fun was had here. A wonderful holiday with lots of laughter. The property was just ideal and at a reasonable price. I would look at returning in the future with my family.
As soon as I walked in the front door I loved the cottage. So homely and comfy. Great patio on the riverbank with amazing views. 2 minutes walk to the shop and pubs in beautiful Beddgelert. Everything you need for a holiday in Wales. Will definitely be returning in winter when we can sit in front of the lovely fire.
Great base to tour Snowdonia, a few pubs and very nice pizza parlour, there's also a bistro for food and drinks. A selection of walks from Beddgelert means you dont have to use the car. But make sure you pack for all weathers.
Great views of Porthmadog, the harbour, steam railway and mountains. Free on street parking, near the town centre with a short walk to Borth y Gest.
Enjoyed this particular holiday let for over eleven years, approximately twenty weeks of stays in this period. Difficult to find any negatives! Noticed neighbours understandably getting touchy regarding the parking, several now dictating there parking frontage with cones to deter. Also previously approached to move car when outside a neighbours frontage. Unfortunately the downside of living in a popular tourist destination.
A good convenient location which we enjoy. Some attention to detail still needed, requires new kitchen bin and outside light, and wifi would be useful.
I’ve visited borth y gest all my life and the location never fails to amaze me. The property was lovely the decor was tasteful and it was clean apart from a few cobwebs which we all have. The bed mattresses aren’t the best we could feel the springs and the shower had a slight leak but that aside I have no complaints it felt like home from home and provided myself and my family all the home comforts for our well deserved holiday.
We were not able to go and sadly were not able to get a reimbursement from cottages.com. I will not book with them again.
We have stayed in this flat before, it is well equipped with breathtakingly views. Watching the sun rise over the cob is spectacular. The flat needs a deep clean , the cleaner does a good job in her allotted time it really needs a good clean, skirting boards for example, rug is filthy. Mould is a health hazard for folk with breathing problems. However we had a great holiday.
We stayed at Butterfly Chalet on a site we know well as the chalet we have stayed in over previous years was not available. The chalet was very clean and well looked after, plenty of space for us all and situated on a lovely site. It was very quiet and relaxing, especially at night, and the site is very close to a number of fab places that kept the kids entertained. We will definitely stay at Butterfly chalet again.
We have stayed at Topdeck a number of times over the last few years. We have noticed the property becoming less well maintained. We have reported a number of faults on the last stay. On this stay the shower was still almost impossible to turn on. The washbasin waste was still broken. The decor needs to be freshened up and skirting boards cleaned especially in bathroom. No towels were provided due to Covid regulations , but the mattress protectors on bed had not been laundered. The pillows smelled of sweat and had no pillow protectors. I think this is a greater risk of Covid than not supplying ...more
A nice well appointed bungalow. Good position Plenty of space Needs outside attention for summer . We were a little disappointed as the internet didn’t work all week for the tv despite several engineers and a cherry picker attending the house most of Wednesday which was in itself slightly invasive . Although we were warned an engineer was due nothing on the scale it turned out to be was expected.
A lovely cottage in a quiet and idyllic location. Very comfortable and clean with plenty of room. The owner made us feel very welcome and at ease as soon as we arrived
We revisited Beddgelert after a 40 year absence having spent many weekends there in the past. We found the village unspoilt and yet with all amenities for a visitor or tourist. There are plenty of places for evening meals, snacks etc and a tardis of a village shop which sells most things one is likely to have forgotten. The cottage itself, Can yr Afon, is made special by it's location and garden. It is on the edge of the village; just a five minute walk to the centre. One boundary of the garden is the river which changes from peaceful gurgles to roaring depending on how full it is. The garden...more
Nothing fancy to see here, but a comfy enough small flat in an *excellent* location. Bed sheets provided, but not towels.
Location of the property couldn’t be faulted. However the cleaning was poor, the dishwasher hadn’t been checked, was full of dirty, smelly water and wasn’t working. Downstairs kitchen & bathroom were very good but the upstairs bathroom and bedrooms need to be completely updated and the windows were unpainted and dirty. The beds were comfortable unlike the sofas downstairs.
The cottage was very cluttered. It is small anyway but the space felt more cramped as there was far too much furniture in there, e.g. a stool behind the bathroom door which meant you couldn't open it properly; another unnecessary stool in the kitchen blocking the freezer, and too many chairs in the sitting room (seating for 7 including 2 dining room chairs). The cottage also didn't seem very clean and some surfaces felt a bit sticky to the touch. The essential places - cooker, bathroom sink and bath, kitchen sink - were clean so that was good. The cupboards were really disorganised and overflo...more

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December 1, 1991
From the Springfield Civic Center in Springfield, MA
Your hosts are Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby Heenan
We are shown the announcements from WWF President Jack Tunney from Survivor Series where he reinstated Randy Savage and put him against Jake Roberts for This Tuesday in Texas and announced he would be at ringside for the Undertaker vs. Hogan rematch.
The Berzerker w/ Mr. Fuji vs. Ross Greenberg
The announcers talk about This Tuesday in Texas as Berzerker beats down Greenberg. Berzerker ties up Greenberg in the ropes and hits a boot to the face then tosses him outside and gets the win via count out (2:55).
Thoughts: Nothing new from The Berzerker as the announcers focused on the This Tuesday in Texas PPV.
Barry Horowitz & Duane Gill vs. New Foundation
This is the debut of the New Foundation. The New Foundation are Jim Neidhart and Owen Hart, announced as Bret’s brother by Gorilla. Owen also has the same baggy pants as Neidhart. Owen shows off his athleticism until Horowitz pokes the eyes. Owen comes back with a double dropkick then tags out as Neidhart clears the ring with a double clothesline. Neidhart then assists Owen with a suicide dive but Owen tells Neidhart not to fly out himself. Back inside, Neidhart beats on Gill as the announcers talk about This Tuesday in Texas. The New Foundation stay in control until they put Gill away with a rocket launcher (3:44).
Thoughts: Owen returns to the WWF but this time as himself. He looked great in the ring and did a lot of high-flying stuff. With Neidhart getting attacked by the Beverly Brothers a few weeks ago it makes sense that he now has a partner but there was not anything said as to why Owen was his partner but with the “Foundation” name and Neidhart teaming with his ex-partner’s younger brother I guess we were supposed to assume.
The same Undertaker & Paul Bearer promo to hype up This Tuesday in Texas that aired on “Superstars of Wrestling” airs. In fact all of those promos were repeated on this show.
We are shown Repo Man costing Virgil the Million Dollar Title at the Survivor Series Showdown then El Matador saving Virgil from having a $100 bill shoved into his mouth. This will lead to a tag match at This Tuesday in Texas.
Virgil vs. Brian Costello
Heenan makes fun of Virgil, who beats on Costello. Virgil flies out with a pescado then yells into the camera before hitting a chop. Back inside, Virgil hits a clothesline then drops an elbow. Virgil then hits a swinging neckbreaker before we hear from El Matador in an insert promo telling DiBiase that Virgil has a partner for This Tuesday in Texas. Virgil stays in control then uses the Million Dollar Dream for the win (3:00).
Thoughts: Based off this match and the previous segment you can see they are moving Virgil into a feud with Repo Man while El Matador seems to be paired against DiBiase.
We are shown Sgt. Slaughter saving Jim Duggan from last week’s beatdown by the Nasty Boys.
Col. Mustafa w/ Gen. Adnan vs. Al Phillips
Jameson is once again shown at ringside. Mustafa beats down Phillips and clotheslines him with his belt. Gorilla promises us uncensored footage of Savage being bit Jake’s king cobra as Mustafa stays in control. Mustafa takes advice from Adnan, hopefully about a new career opportunity for the both of them, and finally puts Phillips away with the Camel’s Clutch (2:19).
Thoughts: The Mustafa & Adnan pairing is among the worst of this era. They were horrible together and had zero heat. Jamison in the crowd is something to keep an eye on over the next couple of weeks.
Savage and Jake hype up their match This Tuesday in Texas.
Bret “The Hitman” Hart vs. Chris Duffy
Heenan once again talks about Jack Tunney being on the take as Duffy rakes Bret’s eyes. Bret counters a piledriver attempt with a back drop then takes control of the match before the Sharpshooter gets the win (2:51).
Thoughts: Once again we heard Heenan vent about Tunney. No mention of Bret facing Barbarian on the PPV here in a match announced on Superstars.
British Bulldog tells us to read “WBF Magazine” to get his bodybuilding and nutrition tips and tells Warlord to read it and read it good. While not announced, Bulldog would face Warlord at This Tuesday in Texas.
The Natural Disasters vs. Jason Hedding & Mario Mancini
The Disasters beat on Hedding then start yelling at Jameson. The announcers tell us to by This Tuesday in Texas as The Disasters continue to destroy Hedding. Mancini is tossed outside then the Disasters use a splash combo for the win (3:25). After the match, Jameson shows his displeasure while Earthquake calls out the Legion of Doom.
Thoughts: More hype for the cold LoD/Natural Disasters feud. They would actually have a match on the WWF/SWS Super Wrestle show that I will be recapping.
Hogan promo from “Superstars of Wrestling” airs.
The announcers tell us that next week we will have results of the PPV.
Final Thoughts: Besides the New Foundation debut the rest of this was the same This Tuesday in Texas hype we saw on Superstars.
Here is my schedule for the next several days:
Saturday: Mid-South Wrestling 10/13/83
Sunday: WWF This Tuesday in Texas
Monday: WWF Superstars of Wrestling 12/7/91
Tuesday: WWF Wrestling Challenge 12/8/91
Wednesday: WWF/SWS Super Wrestle 12/12/91
Thursday: WWF Superstars of Wrestling 12/14/91
Friday: WWF Wrestling Challenge 12/15/91


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Birth Name: Jang Hyun-sung
Occupation: Movie Actor
Born In: South Korea
Birthdate:July 17, 1970
Age: 49 years old (as of 2020)
Jang Hyun-sung was born on the 17th of July, 1970. He is famous for being a Movie Actor. He was cast alongside Jang Hyuk in the 2018 film The Swordsman. Jang Hyun-sung’s age is 49. Film actor who is predominantly recognized for his performances in the art house features Spider Forest and The Magicians. His performance in the 2005 film Feathers in the Wind was met with critical acclaim.
The 49-year-old movie actor was born in South Korea. He made his professional acting debut in the 1997 film The Story of an Unemployed Man. In 2016, he was the recipient of the Top Excellence Award at the Korea Drama Awards.
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LANSING – Senate Democratic Leader Gretchen Whitmer (D-East Lansing) was joined by other members of the Senate Democratic Caucus today to address the ill-conceived agenda that the Republican majority is looking to expand on before the end of the year. Senate Democrats discussed the potential expansion of the failed Education Achievement Authority and an initiative to prohibit abortion coverage in health insurance policies unless women purchase an abortion rider in advance, which the Legislature has slated to move forward.
State Senator Bert Johnson praised the ruling of US District Court Judge John Corbett O'Meara requiring the state to act on retroactive parole hearings for prisoners serving life terms for crimes committed as minors.
Senator Johnson Stands with Revolution Flag Group and Suits for Soldiers in Efforts to Revitalize Hart PlazaThursday November 14, 2013
Senator Bert Johnson is joining with Revolution Flag Group of Grosse Pointe Woods and Suits for Soldiers in an endeavor to revitalize Hart Plaza by repairing flagpoles, hanging new American flags and installing new solar lights to illuminate the new homage to our country.
Today Senator Bert Johnson (D-Detroit) introduced a bill in the Michigan Senate to establish Mackinac Island Fudge as Michigan’s ‘state sweet’. In September, Sen. Johnson’s office received letters from Mrs. Kari Mannino’s social studies class at Defer Elementary in Grosse Pointe Park with suggestions for new state symbols.
The last time the government shut down, in 1995, there was at least some semblance of a substantive disagreement between the House of Representatives and the President. This time there is no real disagreement. The Republican-led House of Representatives is not even pretending this is about spending. It is simply about Speaker John Boehner's inability to lead his caucus, instead allowing a rabid and nonsensical extremist wing of his party to feebly attempt to delay or destroy the Affordable Care Act.
Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr filing for bankruptcy on behalf of the City of Detroit is a regrettable action and one that has come directly from the failings of Governor Rick Snyder. It is the latest and greatest illustration of the ineffectiveness of his leadership and disastrous nature of his policies.
Expanding Medicaid in Michigan would extend health care coverage to Michigan residents who are under 133% of the federal poverty level. In total, 320,000 Michiganders would be covered in the first year of the expansion, and an estimated 470,000 would be covered by 2021. Michigan’s uninsured population will drop by approximately 46% if the expansion is enacted.
LANSING – Senate Democratic Leader Gretchen Whitmer announced today that the entire Senate Democratic caucus will be in the Capitol on July 3rd and ready to vote on Medicaid expansion. Senate Republicans said last week they did not see a need to convene the full Senate again until late August despite failing to pass this critically important legislation last week. Whitmer said that the Department of Community Health officials made it clear that it was absolutely necessary to pass Medicaid expansion immediately if there’s any hope of getting the program in place in time.
Senator Bert Johnson (D-Detroit) expressed contempt for Republican Senators who left the Capitol today for summer recess without moving legislation that would expand Medicaid coverage to nearly half a million low-income Michigan residents. Governor Snyder cut short his trip to Israel to come back to Lansing to corral votes. Those efforts proved fruitless.
LANSING – Senate Democrats sharply criticized Republicans today for turning their backs on students as they passed legislation designed only to brush the statewide school funding crisis under the rug rather than actually work to solve the problem. The Republican-passed legislation, HB 4813 and 4815, allows the state to selectively dissolve the Buena Vista and Inkster school districts without any consideration for the severe funding crises that will remain in those areas and others throughout Michigan.


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Congratulations to The New Zealand Black Fins named 2016 World Surf Life Saving Champions for the 3rd consecutive time at the world champs in the Netherlands today. Local aquatic athletes Samantha Lee and Steven Kent (both 2016 WHiPA Lloyd Morrison Scholarship Recipients) were in the winning team, also achieving many personal medals and records. The Junior Black Fins team featuring local talent Lewis Clareburt and Alaynah Bettany (also both 2016 WHiPA Lloyd Morrison Scholarsh
Congratulations to the aquatic athletes and administrators who won awards at the Wellington Sports Awards last night: Samantha Lee (Surf Life Saving & Swimming) 2016 Wellington Sports Med Sportswoman of the Year Samantha is a WHiPA Lloyd Morrison Scholarship Recipient (2015 & 2016) Mary Fisher (Para-Swimming) - 2016 Cigna New Zealand Disabled Sportsperson of the Year
Mary is a WHiPA Lloyd Morrison Scholarship Recipient (2015 & 2016) Mark Berge (Swimming) named the 2016 New Z
Congratulations to the Wellington aquatic sportspeople named as finalists in the Wellington Sportsperson of the Year Awards this week!
Mary Fisher (Para-Swimming) Sportswoman of the Year Disabled Sportsperson of the Year Samantha Lee (Surf Life Saving & Swimming) Sportswoman of the Year Mark Berge (Swimming) Volunteer of the Year #SportspersonoftheYearAwards #MaryFisher #SamanthaLee #MarkBerge #Events
WHiPA are proud to again be supporting Wellington surf life saving athlete Samantha Lee with a 2016 WHiPA Lloyd Morrison Scholarship. Sam is a member of the Black Fins squad, currently training in preparation for selection in the NZ team to compete at the Surf Life Saving World Champs in The Netherlands later this year, hoping to defend their world title. Sam has been a member of the NZ Surf Life Saving team since 2009 was part of the team that won two consecutive World Champ
Former Commonwealth Games swimmer Samantha Lee broke her own world record as the New Zealand Black Fins surf life saving team dominated the second day of the 2015 German Cup event. The 23-year-old Wellingtonian lowered the mark in the 100m rescue medley to 1.08.86 sec, taking New Zealand's overall tally to three world records at the German Cup and five in total. Mirroring the 2013 German Cup, Lee and Wellington's world champion Steve Kent once again took out top female and ma
Congratulations to the recipients of the 2015 Wellington High Performance Aquatics Lloyd Morrison Aquatic Athlete Scholarships.
The scholarships, open to athletes and coaches in aquatic disciplines, are presented in memory of WHiPA founder, Wellington businessman Lloyd Morrison (1957 - 2012). Lloyd Morrison wanted Wellington's aspiring athletes to have the opportunity to excel at an elite level, and founded WHiPA in 2007 to support this vision. Liam Albery (19) - (Swimming)

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Place all ingredients except oil in a medium bowl and whisk to combine. Slowly drizzle in oil, whisking continuously, until completely incorporated. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper as needed. Serve immediately.
The tropical flavors of lemon grass and pineapple make this twist on the Lemon Drop a special treat for the summer. A lemon grass infused simple syrup, Stoli Citros Vodka and the very floral St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur deliver further depth of flavor and help make this a solid step up beyond your first Lemon Drop.

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Hear Bruce Daisley talk about The Joy of Work & Fortitude
26 July at 10.00am (BST)
We are inviting friends and clients of The Team to join us for a 1-hour talk on the future for the workplace, and how to truly connect with employees.
Bruce Daisley was VP at Twitter, responsible for EMEA and has bags of insights into what makes a great workplace tick. His book The Joy of Work outlines how organisations can make work less stressful and a lot more fun. It examines productivity and cultural pitfalls that can be found in the workplace and provides solutions for increased efficiency.
Long before the pandemic enforced behavioural change in the workplace, Bruce was advocating for a different approach to how the workplace comes to life – a struggle that every employer is having right now. He’ll explore some of the answers with you.
His new book, Fortitude, explores that over-used word ‘resilience’ and how employees can unlock inner strengths, at work and at home.
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A Budare is a kind of a griddle, similar to a comal but it is made from stone, clay or steel, and it is used to cook a variety of breads. In Venezuela it is used to cook Cachapas, Arepas and more. This restaurant is in Brickell, Miami. Opens late on the weekends.
It describes itself as “an informal spot for arepas & other traditional Venezuelan entrees plus burgers & seafood dishes.”
I describe it as the favorite of all Venezuelans in the Brickell/Downtown area. Best. Tequeños. Ever.
Casual dining for arepas and other Venezuelan fare made with charcoal-grilled meats plus burgers too.


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Mr. Howard C. Green (Vancouver-Quadra):
Mr. Speaker, may I ask a question of the Prime Minister. Press dispatches within the last week have indicated that the United States is planning to send a fleet of naval and coastguard vessels, numbering 96, into Arctic waters, some of which at least are Canadian territorial waters.
The dispatch says, I think, that 46 are to go from the Pacific side and 50 from the Atlantic side. Could the Prime Minister tell the house whether or not the Canadian government was consulted about this proposed expedition, and, if so, whether the government consented?
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5 Ideas to Borrow From This Dapper Hexagon Backsplash
You don’t have to be an interior designer to create a kitchen backsplash like the pros. The right inspiration offers secrets to great design as long as you know what to look for.
If you’re considering a hexagon backsplash in your kitchen or just wondering where to begin designing a tile backsplash, these 5 ideas drawn from this dapper navy blue backsplash are sure to get you started.
1. Lead with Color
A backsplash is an aesthetic statement as much as it’s a protective surface, so have fun with it and choose a color that puts a focus on this focal point. This Navy Blue is both bold and refined, adding saturated color to the kitchen design without coming across as loud.
Maybe blue isn’t for you but dark green, mustard seed yellow, or more adventurous aquas or pinks will achieve the same effect and infuse your kitchen with a little bit of your own personality.
Even if white is what speaks to you, make sure your color choice leads the design and comes from a place of personal preference.
2. Amplify the Pattern With Contrasting Grout
If color is a prime priority for your design, shape and pattern aren’t far behind. You may wish to play up the pattern of the backsplash if you've chosen a field tile, and if you’ve selected a specialty shape, specifying a contrasting grout will bring more attention to the shape and pattern you’ve designed.
This backsplash uses a crisp white grout to clearly define the honeycomb pattern of the hexagon tiles.
3. Coordinate With the Cabinets and Counters
A backsplash might be the focal point of the kitchen but it doesn’t exist in isolation. Make sure your backsplash is coordinated with the overall design of your kitchen, notably your cabinets and countertops.
Here the rich navy plays perfectly with the bright whites making for a classic combination. The blue from the backsplash is also carried over to the kitchen island to increase the prominence of the kitchen’s accent color.
4. Tile the Window Casing
Don’t be afraid to get three-dimensional with your backsplash if the opportunity presents itself. We love the way the tile turns into the casing of the window above the sink. Glazed flat liner trim helps navigate the corners for a clean transition to an elegant design detail.
5. Plan the Cuts
Edge pieces will require cuts. As always, we recommend hiring a professional installer with experience working with handmade tile, but be intentional about the layout of your backsplash and think about how you want your cuts to look ahead of time.
In this backsplash, you’ll notice thoughtfully designed cuts along the counters, ceiling, cabinets, shelves and window casing. These didn’t happen accidentally. Try to plan every detail of your backsplash from the outset and always do a dry lay before your installation begins.
You'll also want to plan on purchasing overage, usually 20-30% of the square feet of tile your project calls for, especially if difficult cuts are required.
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Seventeen sell-side analysts cover Alamos Gold inc. Sixteen cover Primero Mining corp. Fifteen cover Timmins Gold Corp. A dozen cover Argonaut Gold Inc. And McEwen Mining Inc. is covered by… one.
These companies have similar market values, so executive chairman Rob McEwen can’t be happy with the lack of coverage his company gets. But on the other hand, the famous gold entrepreneur pointed out that his stock has outperformed all of those firms in the last 12 months except Primero.
This relative performance has been “extraordinary given only one analyst covers us,” he said in a luncheon presentation on Wednesday. He did note that the firm used to be covered by three analysts, but two of them were casualties of the mining bear market.
Going forward, he thinks his stock will get more coverage as the El Gallo silver mine in Mexico ramps up and the Gold Bar project in Nevada enters production. He noted that McEwen Mining has no debt and a fairly low capital requirement of US$175-million to achieve its near-term growth plans.
Mr. McEwen has always been massively bullish on the gold price, and that has not changed. He said bullion is breaking out of its 200-day moving average and that government debts will become unsustainable with rising interest rates.
“There’s a complacency in the market [where investors believe] all the problems are behind us. That’s not the case,” he said.
He is most famous for making the high-grade discovery in the Red Lake gold camp that put Goldcorp Inc. on the map.


After leading by one at the end of the third quarter (31-30), the Central Section D-II No. 8 seed Yosemite High girls basketball team (17-14) fell to the No. 1 seed Redwood High (23-4) Friday night in Visalia, 51-42.
The Badger’s four seniors, Lynette Combs, Allie Stearns, Ashlee Harrell, and Jessica Fine, were the team’s leading scorers with 11, 9, 8, and 7 respectively.
Additional scoring came from freshman Grace Fries (3), senior Tracy Robesky (2), and one each from freshman Lily Griffigna and Hailey Rich.
The Lady Badgers advanced to the quarter finals game after beating No. 9 seed Selma 47-36 on Feb. 24.
Leading scorers for Redwood were Julianna Gutierrez with 14, Mikaya Marone 12, and 9 each from Samantha Navarro and Madison Kast.
Redwood will now host the No. 4 seed Tulare Western in the D-II semi finals March 1.
The winner of that game advances to the D-II Central Section championship game, 6 p.m., March 4, at Selland Arena in Fresno against the winner of a March 1 game between No. 2 Independence of Bakersfield, and No. 3 Lemoore.
On Friday, Tulare Western beat Bakersfield 43-33, Lemoore beat No. 6 Sierra 52-39, and Independence beat Monache 56-38.
Minarets advances to semi finals
The Minarets Mustangs (19-5), the No. 3 seed in D-V, will travel to play No. 2 Caruthers (22-7) at 7 p.m., March 2, in the semi finals, after beating No. 6 seed Fowler (16-12) 50-37 Friday night.
The Mustangs advanced to the quarter finals after beating No. 14 seed Laton (10-16) on Feb. 24.
Caruthers blew past Kennedy 60-28 Friday to advance.
Against Fowler, three Mustangs scored in double figures - Kristy Berry (12), Patricia Thomasian (10), and Kelea Kamalani (11), with Natalie Chamberlian adding 9, and Danielle Johnson 7.
In other D-V games, No. 1 Memorial beat No. 8 Chowchilla 58-26, and No. 4 Kern Valley edged No. 5 Bakersfield Christian 72-70.
Memorial will play Kern Valley in the March 1 semi finals with the winner facing either Caruthers or Minarets for the D-V championship at Selland Arena at 2 p.m., March 4.
In earlier games against Caruthers this season, Minarets lost twice to the West Sequoia League champions - 53-48 on Jan. 15, and 63-32 on Feb. 5.
See the March 3 edition of the Sierra Star for details.


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The struggle for control of the Mississippi River was the longest and most complex campaign of the Civil War. It was marked by an extraordinary diversity of military and naval operations, including fleet engagements, cavalry raids, amphibious landings, pitched battles, and the two longest sieges in American history. Every existing type of naval ...Read MoreThe struggle for control of the Mississippi River was the longest and most complex campaign of the Civil War. It was marked by an extraordinary diversity of military and naval operations, including fleet engagements, cavalry raids, amphibious landings, pitched battles, and the two longest sieges in American history. Every existing type of naval vessel, from sailing ship to armoured ram, played a role, and military engineers practiced their art on a scale never before witnessed in modern warfare. Union commanders such as Grant, Sherman, Farragut, and Porter demonstrated the skills that would take them to the highest levels of command. When the immense contest finally reached its climax at Vicksburg and Port Hudson in the summer of 1863, the Confederacy suffered a blow from which it never recovered. Here was the true turning point of the Civil War. first comprehensive single-volume account to appear in over a century. Vicksburg Is the Key: The Struggle for the Mississippi River tells the story of the series of campaigns the Union conducted on land and water to conquer Vicksburg and of the many efforts by the Confederates to break the siege of the fortress. William L. Shea and Terrence J. Winschel present the unfolding drama of the campaign in a clear and readable style, correct historic myths along the way, and examine the profound strategic effects of the eventual Union victory.Read Less
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