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Coco the Staffie was lucky to survive after being stricken with lungworm
The vibrant, lettuce-like leaves are perfect mollusc food yet, then again, snails and slugs make a wonderful supplement to a song thrush diet. Who can begrudge one of the finest songbirds as well as endangered hedgehogs nourishing escargot feasts at the expense of a few raggedy-edged herbaceous plants? Hence, this means there are no slug pellets in our garden shed, while ensuring marauding snails are not left in squashed heaps of broken shells and gooey gunge has become an important feature of the morning walk to school.
Explaining how gastropods are a vital part of the suburban food chain sees my grandchildren now carefully guiding the creatures out of harm’s way whenever they are found leaving glistening snail-trails on the pavement.
As always, life in the suburban jungle is not simple. Besides being anathema to hosta aficionados and the bane of allotment-keepers, slugs and snails play a sinister role in the life-cycle of a potentially deadly creature threatening dogs. Vets are warning how lungworm is spreading throughout the UK following new research which shows how the parasite has expanded from its southern domain into northern England and Scotland with 2,762 confirmed cases.
Experts from Vets4Pets and pharmaceutical giants Bayer are raising awareness and an interactive map can be checked online for dog owners to see if the disease has been recorded within their postcode (see below).
Lungworm has a complex lifecycle, using dogs and foxes as the primary host, while slugs, snails and even frogs play an intermediate role. The parasite’s larvae are spread through canine faeces which, in turn, provide food for the molluscs. When a dog accidentally eats an infected slug or snail, or comes into contact with their slime, the parasite can take a deadly grip on its host.
Coco the 18 month old Staffie was lucky to survive after he went from a fun-loving, energetic young dog to becoming lethargic and coughing up blood within a matter of days.
Worried owner Stephen Ford, from Kingswood, near Bristol, rushed the pet to his nearby Vets4Pets branch where x-rays and blood tests confirmed he had contracted lungworm.
“Coco is usually such a livewire, so it was a shock to see him go from being a healthy and happy dog, to one that was quiet and struggling to breathe – it all happened so quickly,” says Stephen.
Spot-on medication treatment soon produced positive improvements in Coco’s health although it was a few months before he was back to his active self.
“Coco’s case just goes to show how easy it can be for dogs to contract the lungworm parasite and how important preventative treatments are,” Stephen continues. “Coco is now on a combined monthly treatment to protect him from lungworm and other similar parasites and I hope he never has to go through anything like this again.”
With the average British garden home to more than 20,000 slugs and snails, the risk of a dog encountering a lungworm host is high, says Dr Huw Stacey, director of clinical services at Vets4Pets. Lungworm larvae can also survive for at least 15 days in infected slime, meaning drinking bowls or toys and sticks left out overnight can increase the risk to pets.
“Common signs of the disease include coughing and breathing problems, but also weight loss, vomiting, diarrhoea, tiredness, blood clotting or excessive bleeding from small wounds and changes in behaviour,” explains Dr Stacey.
Experts say the disease is completely preventable with worming tablets and spot-on treatments. As not all worming treatments are effective, it is best to visit your vet for advice.
Dog owners can check if there are cases of lungworm in their area at www.lungworm.co.uk/lungworm-map.


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Two late goals by Alejandro Pozuelo gave Toronto FC a 3-2 victory over the Chicago Fire in MLS play Saturday, snapping TFC's six-game winless streak.
WEST BROMWICH, England (AP) — West Bromwich Albion's American forward Daryl Dike is facing another injury layoff at the English club, which could damage his chances of making the United States' World Cup team. The 22-year-old striker missed West Brom's 1-1 draw with Watford on Monday in the second-tier Championship and West Brom manager Steve Bruce confirmed the American had picked up a thigh injury in training on Sunday. “It’s a real frustration for us all, and the boy,” Bruce was quoted as say
United have been linked with a vast array of players as Erik ten Hag begins his new era at the club, and it apparently has now become panic stations after the 2-1 defeat to Brighton at the weekend. The 34-year-old said with a laugh: "Man, I mean, there are these situations and I know the narratives because of my age and my past. "If United came for me then I'd say 'yes, I'll play for free.'

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Today in Nostalgia Game Review, I take a look at Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap. This was a Game Boy Advance game released on November 4, 2004. Developed by Capcom and published and made by Nintendo, Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap saw a virtual console release on the Wii U. Minish Cap was also named "Game Boy Advance Game of the Year" by GameSpot in 2005.
In Minish Cap, Princess Zelda has been turned to stone by an evil sorcerer named Vaati. Vaati also turns the King of Hyrule evil, felling Hyrule under a dark spell. Link must navigate through dungeons and free Hyrule from their dark curse and Zelda from her stone prison.
There's a good reason why Minish Cap was widely revered. Minish Cap gives you a good amount of content to work with, from fusing kinstones to unlock content and paths to shrinking to a "minish" size. Being "minish" allows you to access certain areas you wouldn't be able to access as normal-sized Link. The game also shows more detail, with the camera being angled closer to the ground.
Link also gains elements that fuse with his sword, allowing his sword to be more powered up. Link can even learn new sword techniques that he can use in combat. Speaking of kinstones, you can also fuse them with your friends by trading them. While the game may appear to be too short, the game has plenty of content to keep you busy. This is especially true with the puzzles in Minish Cap.
Overall, Minish Cap is a solid game with plenty of replay value. If you're looking for a game to dive into in the Zelda series that you've never tried before, give Minish Cap a try.
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South Sydney premiership winner Greg Inglis has revealed that his battle with Bipolar II was the catalyst for his retirement from the professional game in April last year.
After succeeding at every level of rugby league since his debut for the Melbourne Storm in 2005, Inglis made the announcement stating he had lost his love of the game. Many thought he was quitting due to several injuries suffered over the course of his career.
Inglis last laced up the boots for Macksville based team, Wall Street Warriors, in last year’s Koori Knockout in October, but the team was defeated in the opening round.
Speaking with Channel 9 on Wednesday, Inglis said that he felt like he was “failing” himself and not living up to his own standards of playing when he chose to leave the NRL.
“Things came over me and I felt like I just couldn’t live up to the expectations any more, and that wasn’t the expectations of anyone else, I felt like I was failing myself,” he said.
“It’s the battle within yourself, within your head.
"Going to rehab for the second time, which I am not ashamed of saying, and getting the right diagnosis for it, and talking about how I feel, and what’s going on in my head. It helps the people around me.”
Inglis entered a rehabilitation centre a month after his retirement to deal with his mental wellbeing. He now takes daily medication to help manage the disorder.
The 33-year-old, who amassed an incredible rugby league resume during his NRL club career with Melbourne and Souths, and at representative level with Queensland, Australia and the Indigenous All Stars, will now join a star-studded Warrington Wolves team on a one-year deal.
He said he won’t be going over to make up the numbers.
“I’m not going over there on a holiday, that’s for sure. If there is one thing that I like doing, it’s proving people wrong,” he told Channel 9.
“Now I’ve got that drive, I’ve got that mentality back in my head that I can deliver.”
His former Souths and Maroons teammate Dane Gagai has backed the champion back's return, saying he doesn't think 'G.I' would have signed the contract if he didn't believe he could produce his best.
"He's one of the most professional trainers, he works hard and you forget his (young) age because he's been playing in the NRL for so long," he said.
"I just don't think his body got a chance to really have a break he was always working hard and performing at an elite level. I think this time off has given him time to heal all those niggling injuries ... I don't think he would have signed if he didn't think he would perform."
If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14, Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636 or reach out to your local Aboriginal Medical Service.
-Jodan Perry is the host of NITV's flagship Rugby League program 'Over The Black Dot' which airs every Tuesday night 8.30pm.

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The Stolen Generation. Young Australian children taken from their families because the were mixed race. They called them Half-Caste, they were placed in orphanages some never to be returned to their families. This practice went on up until 1970.
Victorian treatment for mental patients. Often women were diagnosed as hysterical (anything from depression to anxiety) & placed in these cages. Any patient who was just upset in general were locked in these cages. Like farm factory animals, there was no room to bend the legs, sit up or move. Cruel treatment....If you weren’t insane when they put you into this contraption, you soon would be.

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text: The 1960s witnessed dramatic changes in American popular culture. The worried, conservative patterns of the 1950s had failed to feed the imagination of the American public, who demanded new ideas about politics, about themselves, and about the world in which they lived. Television, once considered a "low-brow" medium, began to offer "high-concept" programs—science fiction and horror series whose popularity in syndication continues to this day. Similarly, the comic books of the 1960s found new ways to excite the imagination, using superheroes for more than action and adventure. The colorful costumed characters soon found themselves in the wild world of "speculative fiction." A former literary agent in the field of science fiction, DC Comics editor Julius Schwartz knew that good fiction raised good questions - and the best questions are ones that persist after the story is over. The fantastic world of the Justice League of America allowed writer Gardner Fox, with artist Mike Sekowsky, to challenge the heroes with wild adventures—against star-spawned villains, against each other, against themselves, against anything—in the meantime provoking the imagination of the reader with science-fiction ideas about parallel dimensions, time travel, dream machines, ESP and duplicate selves. The playful and exciting stories in this handsome Archive Edition capture the imagination as forcefully now as the did in the 1960s.

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FOUR people had to be cut free from a car after it hit a deer and crashed into a fence.
It spun ending up facing the wrong wayand went into the fence.
Fire crews from Lyndhurst, Burley, Totton and Redbridge all attended the scene where the vehicle the car had wire caught around it which was preventing the four occupants of the vehicle from getting out.
They were cut free and taken to Southampton General Hospital following the incident shortly after 1am this morning.
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Marcus Garvey’s greatest achievement was performing psychic surgery on the minds of millions of mentally enslaved people to restore their sense of pride, dignity, nobility and nation. His operating room was liberty hall. His scalpel was the Black Star Shipping Line. You know who were his nurses. Red Black and Green stitches were covered by…… Continue reading Marcus Garvey’s greatest achievement
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Prayer for Opening of Meeting. Dedicated To The Universal Negro Improvement Association of the World. By John E. Bruce-Grit.
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ESPLANADE, BETWEEN GRIEG'S CLOSS AND CAMPBELL'S CLOSE, THE PEERIE SHOP (Ref:37268)
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It is a category C building and was listed on 18/10/1977.
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Map Ref: HU 4767 4137.
Circa 1735. Long single storey and attic, 7-bay former store-house (now shop) of rectangular plan with flanking closes and gable to street. Random rubble walls with stugged and droved sandstone dressings.
E (ESPLANADE) ELEVATION: wide opening with modern 2-leaf vertically-boarded timber door centring gable at ground, integral rubble buttress advanced at left with Grieg?s Pier inscribed in stonework above, door with plate glass fixed-light centred in gablehead, flat stone at apex.
S (GRIEG?S CLOSS) ELEVATION: 7-bay elevation, corbelled out at mid-height between 2 bays to outer right. Boarded window in bay to outer left; rubble-infilled door in bay to right; 12-pane timber sash and case window in bay to right; bay to right blank at ground, rubble catslide dormer with boarded opening, breaking eaves above, accessed by rubble stair and stone slab bridge over close; modern glazing in bay to right, brick and glazed infill in penultimate bay to right, paired doors in bay to outer right.
N (CAMPBELL?S CLOSS) ELEVATION: 4 bays, grouped at right, vertically-boarded timber doors in each bay, 2-leaf in 2 bays to outer right, infilled opening over lintel in bay to left.
Grey-purple slate roof with ashlar skew copes to E gable.
The Peerie Shop was built as a storehouse on Grieg?s Pier, or lodberry, which was originally on the waterfront until the esplanade was built in 1836. It was the lodberry of James Greig, merchant, and was also where Thomas Stove had his block making establishment. It is a rare survivor amongst the dense development built following construction of the Esplanade in 1886.
E S Reid Tait A LERWICK MISCELLANY (1955), p44. Mike Finnie SHETLAND (1990), p21. NMRS Ref: SH/2128.
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Turtles and Tortoises for Sale at Petco
Browse online and shop in store to find your new pet turtle or tortoise. Once you determine the perfect pet for you, you’ll need a number of reptile supplies to help them live a happy and healthy life. Shop a selection of turtle food, substrates like mulch and sand, decor, and basking platforms to complete your new friend’s habitat. And like all reptiles, turtles and tortoises need access to heating elements to keep them at a healthy temperature. There is a lot to consider when buying a turtle or tortoise. Check with a store partner at Petco for resources and additional tips for raising your reptile.
Choosing Between a Pet Turtle and Tortoise
While seemingly identical, you’ll find there are quite a few distinctions between tortoises and turtles. Turtles, like the red-eared slider available at Petco, prefer a more aquatic environment. Their home should reflect their natural habitat. They enjoy a larger tank - at least 40 gallons - partially filled with water for swimming. They’ll also need a dry area to warm up and relax. It’s important to keep in mind that most don’t enjoy being handled.
If you’re looking to maintain a dry habitat, Petco offers a selection of live tortoises for sale in store. Unlike the red-eared slider, these land lovers only require enough water to drink and for a shallow soak. Their habitat should include an edible substrate deep enough to encourage natural digging and burrowing behavior. Tortoises are an ideal choice for pet parents looking to handle their reptile. Tortoises can become tame with gentle handling and time. Most importantly, tortoises can live for decades. Before purchasing a tortoise as a companion, ensure you’re prepared for the maintenance and upkeep of this long-lived pet.


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Music Appreciation Fest: Volume 4 - Christina Lee [Christina Christensen]
Getting To Know Christina Christensen, AKA Christina Lee
Back in February 2010, I had the great privilege of getting to know Christina a little better. I had heard great things about her voice from her sister, Ali Christensen, but I had not seen or heard her for myself. Ali had directed me to her new myspace page at the time, http://www.myspace.com/christinalee123, and I finally got a chance to hear that strong, beautiful voice that Ali had talked about. Christina has a recording of this beautiful song called "Broken Wing" on her page, and it gave me chills instantly... similar to the impact of discovering Ali Christensen's myspace page for the first time. I was already a big fan without even finishing the song. I was captivated.
I had just written my volume 3 article of my "Music Appreciation Fest," featuring Ali Christensen [AKA AlexaRae], and I knew that I wanted to also feature her sister, Christina, in the next volume of Music Appreciation Fest. I designed MAF to feature not only well-known talented music artists, but those who are destined for "no less than musical stardom" as I described the two in my volume 3 article.
I had put together some interview questions for Christina to give us a closer look at who she is. My computer soon crashed, and until recently I had no way of editing pictures or accessing the other info I needed for the article, but it is my pleasure to now give you that close-up of Miss Christina Lee. She has since become a musical star with her sister, Ali, on the television show, America's Got Talent, Season 5. She & her sister Ali were both in the Top 10 Finals of the show and will be going on tour for six weeks starting in October with the rest of the Top 10 acts, so keep in mind that she sent me her responses to the questions in February of 2010, so some answers may be different after a few months:
An Interview w/ Christina Christensen - February 2010
Sevy: What style of music do you enjoy performing the most?
Christina: I love Pop and Country Music the most!
Sevy: How do you describe your music to people?
Christina: I would describe my music as a Country Pop sound.
Sevy: Tell us a little bit about yourself. What are your hobbies?
Christina: I come from a family of 4 kids. I just lost my Sister, and I miss her. My family has always taught me and my siblings to stay positive and find our strength. I love to sing and dance and do gymnastics. I love to eat out and go to movies.
Sevy: What inspires you to do what you do?
Christina: I grew up with about 75 kids coming through my home every week. My Mom is a singing teacher. So singing comes naturally.
Sevy: Who is your biggest musical influence (a music artist you look up to)?
Christina: My biggest musical influence is Selena Gomez
Sevy: What are your dreams and goals?
Christina: I dream of being a professional singer and actress on the Disney Channel.
Sevy: How does music affect you?
Christina: All music affects me for good if the song is good and the words are up lifting.
Sevy: What new music projects are you working on?
Christina: I'm working on two new original songs. One is called "Two Hills" and the other is a pop rock song that has no name yet!
Sevy: What do you believe to be the biggest obstacles for music artists?
Christina: It's so hard to make it big in music. There is sooooo much talent out there.
Sevy: If you could perform anywhere in the world, where would it be?
Christina: If I could perform anywhere I would sing on the big stage with Selena Gomez!
Dreams Do Come True
At the end of my message to Christina with the interview questions, I ended with,
"I'm really excited to feature you in "Music Appreciation Fest: Volume 4"! You & Ali both inspire me very much, and I love hearing your music. Keep doing what you do! Hold onto your dreams and passions in life! They will take you far! Your pal, Ryan"
It is evident that the dreams of Christina and of her sister, Ali, have begun to manifest as they start on a journey that offers endless potential opportunities for the both of them. I'm excited to see where the pursuit of their dreams will continue to lead them. I would not at all be surprised if Christina Christensen reaches her dream of one day becoming a professional singer and actress on the Disney Channel, as well as one day performing on the big stage with Selena Gomez. This may be in a nearer future than one could have imagined.
"All our dreams can come true... if we have the courage to pursue them."
- Walt Disney
Born To Be A STAR
Of course, someone with as much natural talent as Christina didn't just pop up out of nowhere, without having some sort of evidence to lead up to the beautifully talented girl we see today. Christina has been singing and performing "since before she can remember," according to an interview on America's Got Talent 2010 from her first feature on the show, at the Portland auditions.
I'm willing to bet that Christina was one of those children who would pick up an object that could even slightly resemble a microphone, so she could use it to pretend she is singing on stage. I have no proof of this currently, but I could imagine her standing in front of a mirror with her hairbrush microphone, singing her heart out just as if she was on a stage for a show televised to millions of people... or grabbing the TV controller out of someone's hand to use as her microphone standing in front of the television to get everyone's attention. Maybe I'm wrong, but with Christina's natural use of the microphone, I know she didn't just get it down out of nowhere. She works the microphone like she has been doing it for years and years, and I would bet money that she has gotten practice with MANY types of microphones, both real and creatively imaginary ones.
But Christina was born to be more than just a singer . She has a whole package going for her to be an outstanding performer. As mentioned in her interview, she would like to be an actress as well as a professional singer on The Disney Channel, and evidence shows that she has everything it takes to put on a great performance with great stage presence, with passion, and with an absolute love for what she does. She has a love for the camera and can do it all... from dancing, to singing & acting.
Christina's parents have always encouraged her to reach for her dreams and stay positive no matter what. This has become a great foundation for the growth of the great performer we know as Christina Christensen [Christina Lee].
Christina's Got Talent
America's Got Talent has proven to be an excellent stepping stone for Christina Christensen's future as an entertainer/performer. And those of us who have followed both Christina and Ali's journey on America's Got Talent, Season 5, have seen and heard that CHRISTINA's Got Talent! My goodness! She as well as her sister, Ali, have given wonderful performances that have left a standing mark on America. Their positive influence on others is almost like a drug in its effect to create enthusiastic "raving fans." Those who understand the business world, whether it be the music business or any other business realm, understand the importance of creating "raving fans ," those who become such great supporters that it shows by more than just words, but by their actions. Christina and Ali's fans not only enjoy what they do and their amazing story, they find ways to act on their interest in the girls' act, by telling others about them, writing articles about them (as I am doing right now... yes, I am a raving fan of Christina and Ali Christensen), voting for them in the competition, etc. You know someone has more than just an average talent when they can naturally attract these raving fans .
As a raving fan of Christina and Ali, it is my duty to support them and encourage you all to visit their official website, ChristinaAndAli.com, where you can support the two. America's Got Talent gave them a great foundation to begin their journey, and by visiting their website, we can keep up with their growth and journey that goes beyond just what we saw from them on AGT.
Christina and Ali's Top 10 Performance on America's Got Talent - "I Love You, I Do"
Two Of A Kind
How can two sisters love each other so much and share so many of the same passions/talents? It is an incredible thing to witness the love and happiness that Christina and Ali share for each other. They share a unique bond with each other and the rest of their family, a bond that illuminates from them this peacefully captivating joy, a joy that others will inevitably catch. It has enabled them to touch the hearts of America through their effort on America's Got Talent. People can see something special in their character/actions that speaks much louder than words. For Christina and Ali, there is no acting involved in showing care for each other, because it is genuine.
Christina and Ali Christensen are two sisters who go through similar challenges as they and their brother and sister were all four born with Cystic Fibrosis. Their older sister, April, passed away a little over a year ago, and they have chosen to stay positive in everything they do and in everything they pursue, making the best of life, dedicating a piece of their journey to their sister whom they love and miss dearly. It has not been an easy battle for Christina and Ali, but they know what it means to stick together and truly care for one another as they pursue what God has created them to do. And they understand that they can achieve their dreams and do anything they set their minds to. They realize that nothing can get in the way of them making a difference in this world... a realization few get such a clear grasp on.
Christina and Ali are two of a kind. Some may view them as just two sisters who both share a disease, but Christina and Ali know that it is not the CF that defines them; they define themselves.
"Cystic Fibrosis doesn't define who we are; We define ourselves." - Ali Christensen
Will The Real Christina Please Stand Up?
As a result of the increased attention that Christina and Ali have gotten through their journey on AGT, you can imagine just as with any celebrity sensation, there are those who either want to steal Christina and Ali's thunder or want to hurt the two giving a false impression/image of who they are. Whether it is due to jealousy, envy, or other factors that enable people to behave the way they choose to behave, I do not know, because I cannot read the minds/hearts of others. What I do know is that there must be a lack of identity for someone to have any desire to take on the identity of someone else, which is a sad thing.
The above picture shows Christina giving witness that the Facebook profile called, "Christina Christensen Approved" is NOT the real Christina. Sadly, whoever it is has copied statuses, invaded privacy by using her personal photos for wrong motives (including the pictures of Christina on the right ), and has even posted statuses that were not ever the words of Christina Christensen, giving off a false image of who she is. This was first happening before the AGT competition was finished, and this was not the only page that was created. MySpace, Twitter, and Facebook all had and may still have false accounts for Christina, Ali, as well as their mother, and the statuses were obviously trying to hurt the two by making them out to be stuck on themselves, and telling others to "vote" for them, which according to their contract with AGT could not have legally occurred. So, I ask, "Will the real Christina please stand up?" She definitely has stood up, but some of these false pages still exist, so use discernment when accepting a friend request or adding a friend who may not be the real one. I will include links at the end of this article to Christina & Ali's official pages. All others, expect to be deceived.
"Beware of false prophets who come disguised as harmless sheep but are really vicious wolves. You can identify them by their fruit, that is, by the way they act" - Matthew 7:15, 16
A Bright Future
Christina Christensen is destined to be great. No matter what she decides she wants to do in life, I have all faith and confidence that she will achieve it. I am encouraged that her experience on America's Got Talent with her sister, Ali, has only firmly set the bricks to a strong foundation of a bright future for the two. And if I created a list of things I want to see others achieve before I pass away, one of those things on my list would be to see Christina reach her dream to be on stage with Selena Gomez and to become the singer/actress she would like to be on The Disney Channel. I know without a doubt that it is a dream within reach for her, and I'm excited for her and for Ali because I know many more blessings will be coming their way. Ultimately I wish only the greatest desires of Christina & Ali's hearts to be made manifest in their lives, so that they may continue to touch the lives of others as they have touched mine.
- Sevy [Ryan Severns]
OFFICIAL Christina Christensen & Ali Christensen Pages
- ChristinaAndAli.com - The Official Christina and Ali Website
The Official Website Of Christina and Ali Christensen, Dedicated To Keeping The World Up-To-Date On Their Journey
- Official Christina and Ali STORE
Currently, the ChristinaandAli.com STORE is not available, but this link will take you to their homepage where you may continue to support them.
- Christina Lee on MySpace Music - Christina's OFFICIAL Music MySpace Page
A Place to Hear Christina Christensen's Music, Read Potential Blogs, And Contact Ali Through MySpace Comments
- Ali Christensen on MySpace Music - Ali's OFFICIAL Music MySpace Page
A Place to Hear Ali Christensen's Music, Read Potential Blogs, And Contact Ali Through MySpace Comments
- Christina Christensen's OFFICIAL FaceBook Page
The One and Only FaceBook Page of Christina Christensen, The Christina Featured In This Article
- Ali Christensen's OFFICIAL FaceBook Page
The One and Only FaceBook Page of Ali Christensen, The Ali Featured In This Article
OTHER CHRISTINA & ALI LINKS of INTEREST
- Christina And Ali - Singing Sisters
Christina and Ali: The Singing Sisters on America's Got Talent, 2010 "Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off the goal." ~ Henry Ford Those who have been watching...
- Christina and Ali Christensen's Special Day At Taylorview JHS
Brad and Tara, hosts of a special concert for Christina's classmates at Taylorview JHS, with Christina and Ali Christensen Christina and Ali Christensen of Idaho Falls, ID, have had quite the eventful week back...
- America's Got Talent 2010 Tour Schedule Revealed
Gives a list of Tour Show Locations, Dates, and Cities Where Christina and Ali Will Be Performing on the AGT Tour 2010
- Music Appreciation Fest: Volume 3 - AlexaRae [Ali Christensen]
PREVIOUS Music Appreciation Fest: Volume 3 featuring Miss Ali Christensen, AKA AlexaRae


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Chia seeds are small dark seeds from Central and South America. Chia seeds are rich in calcium, for this reason they are very important for the health of teeth and bones, and contain also vitamin C, iron and potassium. Chia seeds contain Omega 3 fatty acids, too. As a consequence, chia seeds are able to control the cholesterol in blood, by lowering bad cholesterol and at the same time by increasing good cholesterol. According to recent studies, chia seeds are also able to stabilize the quantity of sugar in blood and play an important role in the treatment of abdominal fat and in the control of the weight. In order to maintain all the properties of chia seeds it is better not to cook them and to eat one tablespoon of chia seeds a day. A possible way to eat chia seeds could be, for example, to add the tablespoon of chia to the breakfast yogurt, or you can choose a juice, for example pomegranate or blueberry juice, put it in a glass and add the tablespoon of chia seeds. Let stand for the whole night and the next morning you have a tasty jam with jelly-like consistency for breakfast, why not spread it on a slice of whole grain bread.
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Useful for health of teeth and bones, can help control sugar in blood, valid remedy in case of high cholesterol, can control body weight and against abdominal fat.
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The other day I was asked for help by a friend who was having problems with her boyfriend, and I met her.
We went to a park, and she told me what was happening to her. After giving her some advice, she started scrolling with her smartphone. After five minutes, the phone rang, and I thought she wouldn’t take the call.
She answered the call and talked to a friend for forty-five minutes on the phone while I smiled uncomfortably and wanted to go home and stop fooling around.
I felt pretty bad: 1) the girl asked me to meet her, and I gave her my time 2) I listened to her attentively and advised her 3) when I finished advising her, she didn’t thank me, and on top of that, she replaced me first by scrolling through her social networks and then by taking a call.
When I got home, I thought, “How many love and friendship relationships are suffering thanks to smartphones?” And I started to investigate and discovered this strange term: “Phubbing.”
What is Phubbing?
It is a word that appeared in 2009 along with the rise and rise of smartphones, Phubbing is the union of two words 1) phone and 2) snubbing.
The meaning of Phubbing is something like ignoring the people you are with by being immersed and focused on a screen, whether it is your smartphone, your new Apple tablet, or a laptop.
Phubbing also means ignoring your surroundings to focus on the technology.
How Phubbing affects us
This form of contempt is a silent relationship killer. Because most of the time, you don’t realize how badly you’re behaving. And how you make others feel when you ignore them.
I don’t think my friend was aware of how I felt when she stopped talking to me to answer her phone. And it’s not just my friend who does it to me.
My mother Phubbing me often when I’m talking to her about something, and the conversation lasts more than ten minutes.
I don’t take it personally because we are addicted to screens.
Besides, we don’t know just Phubbing people; we also Phubbing the environment.
My mother is no longer content with television. She can’t watch a movie without using her smartphone while watching it. And in the end, she doesn’t even watch the film, nor does she know what she’s reading on Facebook.
Some people drive with their smartphones between their legs to avoid being seen and fined. And by being abstracted from the environment and trying to drive while checking Instagram stories, you can have an accident and hurt yourself or others.
As you can see, Phubbing is more dangerous than you think. Because when you neglect the environment to be looking at the phone, the least serious thing that can happen to you is that you run into a lamppost, and also if you look at the phone every time you are with your friends or your partner, believe me when I tell you that these relationships will not last long because no one likes to be ignored.
What to do to prevent Phubbing from screwing up your social life
The first thing is to recognize the problem. The average adult touches the smartphone more than a hundred times daily: once every fifteen minutes.
That’s a lot.
And the problem is that we don’t realize when we do it because the impulse we feel towards our social networks has turned to checking the phone now and then into a mechanical act.
So the first thing to do is to be aware.
Remind yourself that you are using your smartphone every time you use it. That will make you realize WHERE you are using it and WHO you are using it WITH.
It doesn’t make sense to get into bed, and instead of telling your partner about your day and getting intimate to strengthen the bond, you check Ryan Holiday’s latest tweet or read Alberto Garcia’s latest post on Medium.
Don’t get me wrong. I love Ryan, and I love that you read my posts. But everything has its time and place.
Being aware of when you use your smartphone changes your life. Because you start paying attention to what’s important and stop neglecting the people you cross paths with daily: family, partners, and friends.
I use a little trick: whenever I catch myself with my smartphone in my hand, I ask myself: where are you? And if the answer is not only, I don’t use it unless my work justifies it.
I hope this article does you good. And that you don’t neglect your friends by attending to your social networks. Because real friends are flesh and blood friends, not those strangers you follow on Facebook 🙂
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1. Do vaccinations give you side effects?
Yes, side effects are signals that the body is building immunity in response to the vaccines but they are usually mild, harmless and manageable.
2. What are the common side effects of vaccinations?
The common side effects of vaccinations include:
- Redness, swelling or tenderness at the site of the injection.
- A bit of irritability and feeling unwell.
- Having a higher than normal temperature (fever)
3. What can you do about the side effects?
Any redness, swelling or tenderness will go away on its own. You need not worry.
If you or your child develop a fever or becomes irritable, you can treat them with pain relieving medication such as paracetamol. Paracetamol should be given to children only with the doctors approval and should never be given before immunisation, or if there is no fever. This is because some studies have shown that paracetamol reduces the effectiveness of the vaccine.
In the event that these symptoms worsen, make sure you report them to your doctor.
4. Are there more serious side effects?
Some individuals may experience some serious side effects from receiving an immunisation. These types of reactions are rare and will only occur after the vaccine has been given to millions of people across the world from different backgrounds.
Serious side effects typically include:
- difficulty breathing
- a fast heartbeat
- swelling of the throat
These serious side effects usually happen within half an hour after receiving immunisation.
In some rare cases, a baby’s temperature can rise rapidly and cause febrile seizures. Rest assured that it is rare for this sort of reaction to happen, but make sure to call the doctor straight away if it does.
5. What to do when more serious side effects happen?
If you or your loved one experience serious side effects (adverse reaction), it is important to immediately contact your doctor and get the reaction diagnosed and properly treated. Your doctor will file a report of Adverse Effects Following Immunisation (AEFI). You can also report the serious side effects.
AEFI reports can be made by:
- By phone: 03-7883 5550
- By facsimile: 03-7956 7151 using the form available at here
- Via the online website
- Or mail to: Pusat Pasca Pendaftaran Produk & Kawalan Kosmetik, Agensi Regulatori Farmasi Negara (NPRA), Lot 36, Jalan Universiti, 46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
AEFI reports are important because they enable the collection of data that is used to prevent future immunisation mishaps. AEFI reports also help in spotting patterns in vaccine reactions, and distinguishing the true vaccination adverse reaction from the unrelated.
6. What about allergic reactions to vaccines?
Sometimes you or your child may experience a serious allergic reaction to a vaccine (anaphylactic shock). Fortunately, such reactions are very rare, and occur at a rate of less than one in half a million doses. The risk of a severe allergic reaction can also be further reduced by good screening, done by your doctor, before vaccination.
7. I’ve had an allergic reaction to a vaccine before. Should I avoid other vaccines too?
Each vaccine is made differently and contains different ingredients. Therefore your allergic reaction to one vaccine is most likely exclusive to said vaccine. You should be fine to take other vaccines. However always highlight your allergies to your doctor, and discuss them before getting vaccinated.


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Corona pandemic has brought everything at a standstill. Not only adults but children are also having a tough time. Children, especially, are suffering the most. They can’t go out, meet their friends, socialise, no schools either.


Google wants to shake things up further in the smartphone market as it will reportedly be releasing a new handset of its own. Gone will be the days when Google has partnered with other companies to develop mobile units, since the company seeks to compete directly with Apple’s iPhone. Is a true Android and iPhone war coming?
Google’s New Phone
Nexus devices have always been known to provide the true Android experience, but the units are not directly from Google. This has made it difficult to compare the Android system versus the iPhone, which is directly manufactured by Apple. Things are about to change, as Google wants its own phone that can compete with the iPhone.
According to The Telegraph, the tech giant has been talking to mobile operators about releasing a Google-branded phone that will broaden the company’s offerings to hardware. Information came from sources familiar to the matter, according to The Telegraph. Google is already the mind behind most smartphones sold across the globe.
It has also worked with partners like Huawei and LG. While it has concentrated on software for the most part, it looks like the company is realizing the opportunities of making its own hardware. The senior source noted that Google plans to release the device sometime by the end of the year. Google will also be taking more initiative over the design, manufacturing and software.
Google’s Hardware Division
According to Ars Tehnica, Google has formally created a hardware division back in April. The company designated Rick Osterloh, a former president of Motorola, as the head of the division. The division, as with the newest reports, coincides with Google’s plans to streamline the production of all the hardware currently in development.


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Family entertainment center featuring Illinois' largest indoor roller coaster, go-karts, bumper cars, Tilt-A-Whirl, bowling, and hundreds of video and redemption games.
Enchanted Castle Restaurant & Entertainment Complex
Chicago's premiere entertainment complex! 60,000 sq. ft. of fun featuring: indoor go karts, laser tag, bumper cars, 200+ games, mini golf, Kid's Quest Softplay plus a 625-seat restaurant w/ great food and song (karaoke)., Sir Bounce-A-Lot Jumpland coming this summer! Great team building and corp. events for up to 1,800.
This 500-acre park offers vast formal gardens, picnic grounds, a top-ranked public golf course and two museums: Robert R. McCormick Museum and First Division Museum. Enjoy a wide variety of programs and events throughout the year, such as festivals, lectures, concerts and workshops.
Paradise Bay Water Park
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Check out the Lombard Park District's award-winning aquatic facility! State-of-the-art amenities are endless and include a 140,000-gallon leisure pool, bowl slide, zero-depth pool, bubble bench, lap pool, drop slide and much, much more!
Set among mature oak and hickory trees, lakes and streams, this full-service event facility with 27 holes offers both 18-hole and 9-hole play, and is recognized as one of the best public courses in America.
Over 45 exhibits of native Illinois wildlife and domestic farm animals; tree-shaded picnic area - seating for 300; "Exclusive Use" facility rentals; private party room; open year-round.
Coral Cove Water Park
Dive into this beach-themed water park with 2 tall tube slides, drop-slide, diving well, walk-in swimming pool, splash ‘n spray playground, sand play area and café. Locker rooms, showers & family restrooms. Available for group rentals for 50-1500 people.
Rice Pool & Water Park
Rice Pool and Water Park facilities include a zero-depth pool, thrilling slides, sand play area for children, adult lounge deck and sand volleyball courts.
Arrowhead Golf Club
Arrowhead provides extraordinary facilities, spectacular views and customized services. The Clubhouse accommodates from 20 to 300 guests and is the perfect site for private parties, corporate meetings, trade shows, team building or wedding receptions.
Kline Creek Farm
A "living history" farm depicting life in the 1890s DuPage County. Original structures, authentic recreations and livestock combine to make a realistic 1890s working farm.
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
Over 25,000 acres, nearly 140 miles of trails and educational facilities. Enjoy relaxing, volunteering and exploring the forests, lakes, prairies, and open spaces.
Blackwell Forest Preserve
Blackwell Forest Preserve in Warrenville, Illinois, has everything an outdoors fanatic could want. Hikers, bicyclers, horseback riders and cross-country skiers can enjoy more than 6 miles of turf and limestone trails, including a convenient route to the Illinois Prairie Path. Trails around the McKee Marsh area feature two observation decks, a bird blind, and signs that describe the history and ecological significance of the marsh.
Lombard Park District
DuPage County, Chicago’s Western Suburbs - In addition to quality parks and facilities, enjoy a variety of recreational programs and special events for all ages.
Danada Equestrian Center
Danada Equestrian Center welcomes visitors of all ages to learn about riding and horsemanship through hayrides, group barn tours, riding lessons, summer camps for kids and its annual Fall Festival.
Brunswick Zone - Carol Stream
DuPage County, Chicago’s Western Suburbs - Brunswick Zone offers bowling, billiards, Laser Tag, an arcade/game room plus meeting space for corporate parties, team-building and special events.
Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center
DuPage County, Chicago’s Western Suburbs - 88,000 sq. ft. multi-use facility: 40-yd. x 40-yd. indoor turf field; 3 basketball courts with wood floors; rock-climbing; Chicago Bulls/White Sox Training Academy batting cages; multi-lane running track; multi-purpose rooms; 7,000 sq. ft. fitness center.
Western Acres Golf Course
DuPage County, Chicago’s Western Suburbs - This 9-hole, par-35 course stretches over 3,000 yards. The well-maintained fairways and greens, along with sand and water hazards, offer a unique and challenging golf experience. The newly remodeled clubhouse is a picturesque location for a special event.
DuPage County Trail System
DuPage County, Chicago’s Western Suburbs - A 61-mile hiking, biking and nature trail follows the bed of a long-gone railroad. It's one of the nation's first linear recreation trails and a model for others in the United States.
Glendale Lakes Golf Club
18-hole public golf course and golf shop. Restaurant open for lunch daily; Wednesday, Thursday and Friday for dinner. Meeting rooms and banquet facilities for up to 250.
Willowbrook Wildlife Center
DuPage's premier wildlife rehabilitation and educational facility. Over 90 species of injured native wild animals are on exhibit. Open daily. Donations encouraged.
Carol Stream Park District
DuPage County, Chicago’s Western Suburbs - Stay active! This award-winning parks & recreation agency offers over 400 acres of parks, 5 miles of paved trails, 3 recreation centers, free special events & hundreds of recreation, dance, gymnastics, summer camp, sports & fitness & active adult programs.
Glen Ellyn Park District
DuPage County, Chicago’s Western Suburbs - Discover 300+ acres of fun: splash park, outdoor swimming, mini golf, tennis, sand volleyball, bocce ball, horseshoes, ice skating, fitness center, playgrounds, athletic fields, banquet facilities, special events and year-round programs for all ages!
Holes & Knolls Miniature Golf Course & Clubhouse in Maryknoll Park
The perfect setting for business & pleasure. Holes & Knolls features two 18-hole miniature golf courses and a clubhouse in a 25-acre park setting. The course design incorporates cascading waterfalls & streams. The clubhouse is available for rent.
Wheaton Park District
DuPage County, Chicago’s Western Suburbs - Enjoy 829 acres of park facilities that include a water park, children's zoo, teams course, golf course, playgrounds, open space, athletic fields, sand volleyball, tennis, ice skating, playgrounds, swimming pools, in-line skating and hockey area and more!

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Today as I’m sipping on my favorite brand of tea “Yogi tea”, I read the message that comes with the tea and it reads “Uplift others and uplift yourself”. The part that caught my attention was the “uplift yourself”. With so much that is going on in my life, it can be quite a challenge to uplift myself as I am sure that it is the same for others as well and so I thought of this importance after I read this.
There will be times in your life where others may not necessarily be there to uplift you and this is why it is very necessary to learn to uplift yourself. In the same way that you would encourage others, you need that same encouragement from yourself. “But how can I uplift myself when I have so much going on?” you may ask and what I can share is what I do on a daily basis to uplift myself.
I am aware that everyone’s belief may be different and I respect everyone’s belief and outlook in life so you can take the following advise in a way that suits you. I believe that prayer is one of the greatest ways to uplift yourself. There is something that I can not explain but that truly helps when you need encouragement.
Have faith or the belief that things will change and be better. That belief or faith helps you feel and think differently. It helps change your outlook on the situation. Without the belief or faith that things will be better, you will feel a heavy burden in you that just feels as if it’s dragging you down. This places weight on you that reflects everywhere you go.
Don’t forget to do things that make you happy. For everyone this will be different. For some it is reading, for others it is yoga, or perhaps going for a walk. It is crucial for you to do something that cheers you up because this helps you to relax. It is in a relaxed state that we can accomplish more and endure more.
Remember that you are loved. I think it is easy when one is going through so much or feeling sad or overwhelmed to think that they are lonely. Thinking in this manner just creates negative emotions within you that just doesn’t help. Remember that there are those who love you, who are influenced by you and who also depend on you. Knowing this will help you gain some strength since love is an empowering feeling.
These are just some of the many things that you can do to uplift yourself whenever you need encouragement. We sometimes tend to be so good at being there for others that we forget that we also need to be there for ourselves. This is part of taking care of yourself in order to ensure your well-being.
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Holey graphene conjugated with a custom receptor molecule creates a nano-scale sensor for various applications.
Our system takes the burdensome aspects out of custom oligosaccharide synthesis by facilitating chain elongation without the need for many different protecting groups.
Our agent is the only known compound that reverses Fosfomycin resistance in bacteria. It will be useful for treating “superbugs” that resist treatment with current antibiotics.
Monoclonal antibody-based biomarker targeting may be used for diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of basal breast carcinoma.
Targets cancer cells, in part by leveraging the patient’s own immune system, all while leaving healthy tissue intact.
a novel algorithm that allows the generation of an internal reference signal for copy number alteration detection. This method is referred to as Virtual Normals.
Investigators have developed a robust and feasible procedure to develop regular and ordered patches onto microspheres. The patterns formed on these microspheres are heterogeneous.
Researchers have developed computational tools that not only reveal citation misconduct but also correct the citation errors made.
This device, consisting of a particulate or gel ECM pillow encased in sheets of ECM, mimics the shape and size of the native TMJ meniscus.

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TechPlanet, a Menlo Park, Calif.-based tech consulting company that specializes in serving small businesses, named DDB
Chicago as its advertising agency of record. The account is estimated at $10 million for the rest of 2000. TechPlanet (techplanet.com) was founded in January 1999 and now has offices in 18 cities. By yearend, it plans on having offices in 50 cities around the U.S.
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New gaming bill filed by Florida Senator
The Florida Senator Bill Galvano has filed a new gaming bill on Thursday to calm down the gaming issues that are plaguing his jurisdiction state. Senator Galvano filed the SB 8 bill on Thursday which covers various gaming areas from the compact which involves the daily fantasy sports, the Seminole tribe, and the gas pumps lottery sales.
The SB 8 bill covers numerous topics which have an inclusion of the $3 billion Governor Rick Scott’s gaming compact which was reached in 2015 by the Seminal Tribe. According to the bill, the compact would have some placed requirements for the tribe and become approved. According to the bill, the tribe will also accept the revised exceptions which run on the slot games including the card games banked in the house.
The bill will also allow the Seminole Tribe to have access to the dice games and wheels in the meeting exchanges. Moreover, the requirements will also be met through an expansion of the blackjack game to all the online bitcoin casinos owned in the Florida state.
Pari-mutuels will also offer Blackjack gaming based on the proposed SB 8 which will have their tables capped at a track of 25 percent. You are allowed to place no more than $100 on the second card wedges. On a monthly gross, you are required to pay a tax of 25 percent of all revenues gained by the blackjack operators.
For all the pari-mutuels operators, you will also have access to provide the slot gaming so long as you have the venue located in the state which has the options approved by a vote of the referendum. For the Miami-Dade County, new slot licenses will also be issued to those who seek to become part of the bill. The Broward County also has the licenses up for grabs.
The bill also allows the state slot tax to go down with time. They are also proposing to have the tax go down from 35 percent to 25 percent. For all gaming, they are allowed to take place at the card rooms and slot venues all-day-long every day of the week. According to the previous law, gaming was allowed to be held for only 18 hours a day for only the slot venues. During that time, card venues were prohibited from operation for the slot gaming. They were only allowed to have their operations last for eight hours a day. This is truly a big change for them.
As far as the concern for the daily fantasy sport is imminent, this bill will also have an inclusion of the previous proposal. For this reason, the Business Department and the professional Regulations Department will also have to create the Amusements Office to have the two bills correlated. This is the group which has been appointed to overlook all the activities involving the fantasy daily sports. DFS licenses are required to pay an initial fee which does not exceed $500,000. For you to continue in business, you are also needed to pay an annual fee which does not exceed $100,000. For the smaller operators, they expect to get a lower fee according to a promise made by the state.
Galvano’s proposal has an inclusion of another provision which allows all counties which have the Pari-mutuels which have not conducted the slot machines referendum to do so after the beginning of the year 2018. They must also track the reports for the greyhound to have the dog injuries reported within seven days. Moreover, there is a provision of more than $20 million in proceeds from the compact Seminal Tribe to be used to purchase active permits for the Pari-mutuels.
According to the bill, there are even more gaming changes which do not have the exclusion of the terminals for the POS lottery. This is an action which will offer the station sales at gas stations where they will be pumped immensely. While there is an inclusion of the terminals at the stations, they must never have any video inclusion or depiction of any machine gaming. Mechanical reels will also not feature and title bitcoin casino games. According to the bill presented by Senator Galvano, it is expected that the gaming provision will have a new revolution in the industry.


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San Juan: 3 Nights, 3 Dinners, Help.
Philadelphia foodie here. I'll be in San Juan (first time) for three days next week. Staying at The Water Club one night and the El San Juan the other two, both on Isla Verde. Food wise, I want to make the most of this short jaunt. I was thinking of Tangerine in the Water Club for the first night. I'm wondering how good it is, as hotel restaurants tend to not be all that great. I was also thinking Aquaviva in Old San Juan one night. Any personal experiences at either? Need a recommendation for another dinner. Also, any authentic Puerto Rican coffee shops or cafes to grab breakfast on Isla Verde near either hotel? Thanks!
Aquaviva is fantastic. Their ceviches and mojitos are top notch and my husband and I had an all around lovely experience there.
Also, please have a meal (either lunch or dinner) at Casa Dante, which I believe is in Isla Verde, for a more authentic Comida Criolla meal. The Mofongo con Camerones Criollas (Shrimp in creole sauce with mashed plantain and pork ) is to die for.
I urge you to rent a car, at least for a day, and get out of San Juan. The best food on the island is found not in upscale restaurants, but in kiosks along the roadside.
One excellent area to drive to is Pinones, which is about 20min. outside San Juan if you drive east along the coast. You'll cross a bridge separating the San Juan metropolitan area from Pinones/Loiza. You'll stay on this two lane road and after a few minutes you'll see a bunch of roadside stands ("kiosks") along the road. Look for a place with a wood-fired stove, .
This probably sounds complicated, but it's not. And don't worry to much about speaking Spanish, many of these places are accustomed to tourists.
Truly this is where you'll get the best of P.R.--fresh coconuts, frituras (fried stuff), and lots of local character.
People also rave about La Casita Blanca in Santurce, but I haven't yet been there.
If you're willing to drive a little longer (approx. 5hours round trip including eating) drive to the mountains south of the city and get Lechon (roast pig). It's a real treat.
I ate at the Terrrace at Water Club a few times..not great..I heard Tangerine was to die for..it's certainly lovely. Metropole in Isla Verde has great Puerto Rican fare. I loved Dragonfly in OSJ.


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With the intention to assist astronauts know the place they’re going and if they’d have the ability to get to their house locations in time, NASA has determined to ship an atomic clock up in house.
As house businesses are planning to enter additional house together with Mars, they give the impression of being into the potential challenges posed too, certainly one of which being navigation in house. For this, NASA is planning to launch a device this month to assist the longer term astronauts.
Presently, as per BGR, spacecrafts rely on instructions from Earth to know their place in relation to different objects comparable to planets. Additionally, the navigations may even take anyplace from minutes to hours to ship instructions. Although they work, the programs will not be best particularly for the longer term missions which is able to embody people.
In a primary, NASA to make use of non-toxic, ‘inexperienced’ gas for spacecrafts
“Each spacecraft exploring deep house is steered by navigators right here on Earth. Deep House Atomic Clock will change that by enabling onboard autonomous navigation, or self-driving spacecraft,” mentioned Jill Seubert, deputy principal investigator.
NASA has determined to launch a GPS-like Deep House Atomic Clock that may check the feasibility of utilizing an instrument to assist house vacationers in navigating the celebs. The gadget will have the ability to rapidly assist a spacecraft in recognizing its place in house, therefore pushing us in the direction of a future the place spacecrafts can drive themselves with out counting on any enter from Earth.
“Having a clock onboard would allow onboard radio navigation and, when mixed with optical navigation, make for a extra correct and protected approach for astronauts to have the ability to navigate themselves,” Deep House Atomic Clock principal investigator Todd Ely mentioned.
The atomic clock check mission, which is scheduled to launch later this June, is predicted to final for roughly a yr and can check if it may assist spacecraft find themselves up there.
NASA is optimistic that it might pave approach for future spacecraft navigation the place astronauts could be guided by the clock and may fly on their very own missions to Mars and past, as per NASA.
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My life is a series of craziest coincidences, which seem weird when seen separately, but then fall together like a perfect puzzle I could have never imagined with a conscious effort.
Eleven years ago, when I first had the idea of learning Italian, it seemed particularly pointless: I didn’t have any connection to that country or any Italian friends, and the similar Spanish language was much more widespread and useful to know. Still, out of all world languages, I remained stuck on Italian, but only three years ago I took intensive individual classes with a really good tutor (for two months) and maintained my basic Italian alive with another professor for about a year more. Back then I was planning to move to London or New York, but had not a tiniest clue that in a few years I would end up nowhere else but Florence, getting my Photography MFA!
As a part of MFA program we are taking individual classes with a professor of a chosen specialization. Since I wanted to learn studio lighting, I started a course with Massimo, a great engineer and teacher, who did not (and still does not) speak any English. In that case usually we are provided with someone to translate, yet I was told: “You speak Italian, you’ll survive” and left alone. Quite incredibly, my barely existent Italian grew to be quite decent over few months, and Massimo and I, instead of just doing the course, ended up talking for hours and hours. We quickly found a common interest in large format photography and darkroom printing. By that time, for a couple of months already, I was printing at school thinking how great it would be to have my own darkroom, yet I had absolutely no equipment and was a student in a city where I knew no one.
Coincidentally, Massimo, for years until that point, was buying all sorts of darkroom equipment and storing it in his garage with a dream of opening his own analog photo school one day. His latest acquisition happened to be an entire darkroom: enlarger, trays and a huge sink, which he had to cut in two to get out of the room! All that he bought for so little money you’d laugh, since the owner died a few years ago, and his widow had no clue about the value of her husband’s possessions.
When we realized we both have the exactly same idea and vision about a darkroom and photo school, it became obvious we HAVE to make it happen! And the best spot to start it appeared to be… the place of the darkroom Massimo entirely bought few weeks before! We rented it super cheap (well guess what, we were the only ones willing to pay anything for a bathroom-looking space with no windows in an office building, so the landlady was happy to take whatever we offered, and also oh my was she delighted her late husband’s work would be continued!)
We kept that whole project a secret until my end-of-year review, where I finally revealed what we’ve been working on… all that apart from printing for other classes and preparing an exhibition! That’s been a crazy journey and it’s not the end. Now we have rented another room next to the small one, and there… well, about that a bit later, once it’s done!
What can I say, following your irrational inner voice and passion brings you to the most unexpected places, and I can’t wait to see where it leads me next…


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Big portions, hot food, amazing taste. Their BBQ sauce/gravy is addictive and goes perfectly with their fresh cut fries. This place is a classic and is ALWAYS amazing. My out of town relatives HAVE to go here each time they visit! Classic.
I'm a one-arch gal all the way; this Sudbury institution has more unique flavour than any fast-food joint around!
I ALWAYS go for the chicken on a bun dinner, and have never have been disappointed: the chicken is fresh and flavourful (never dry or gristly, the latter of which can turn me off a meal completely), the fries are made fresh to order with a wonderful crispness and moderate saltiness on the outside and a truly tender, genuinely potato-y inside.
The proverbial icing on the cake here are the "accoutrements," if you will; the cole slaw is the perfect vinegar-y complement to the salt of the fries, and the house sauce/gravy/little serving of fast food heaven is a mysterious melange of sweet, salty, and tart, perfect for the lightness of the chicken.
The service is never unpleasant (mainly part-time students who are polite but not sensational) and the atmosphere is a little dated, but I suppose we could call it Sudbury kitsch.
If you're going somewhere close, just get it to go...and start yearning for more in just a few hours! ;)
Yes, it's only a fast food joint, but it's also...
Yes, it's only a fast food joint, but it's also an iconic sudbury institution. Although I Haven't lived in Sudbury for some time, I always try to get out to deluxe for a chicken on a bun dinner - there's just something about that bbq gravy that makes you want more, not to mention the best fries, onion rings, and milkshakes in the city. Sudbury IS a one arch town!
If you're going to kill yourself with fast food...
If you're going to kill yourself with fast food you might as well do it in style! The chicken is "real" chicken, the fries are great, and the sauce is one-of-a-kind. I think I overdid it by adding onion rings, but it was the only meal I ate that day.
Great atmosphere. I love the orange tables and seats. It feels like I've gone back a few decades and it's wonderful. The chicken on a bun dinner is great. The chicken is actually real chicken, not like those other fast food places. The fries are the best in the city. As it says on their t-shirts, "We are a one arch town"!!

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Long hours and low pay are leaving Victoria's councillors out of pocket and in need of a wage rise, the first-ever census of local politicians has found.
The survey by the Municipal Association of Victoria reveals that in their non-council work, one-fifth of councillors earn less than $15,000 a year; 42 per cent earn less than $35,000.
The findings have triggered a call by local government groups for an increase in councillor allowances.
Victorian councillors earn maximum allowances for council work of between $12,000 and $18,000, depending on the size of the municipality.
Mayors earn between $36,000 and $57,500.
Melbourne City Council is the exception, where Lord Mayor John So is paid $100,000 a year and councillors earn $25,000.
The MAV survey paints a picture of the average councillor as male, aged between 46 and 55 years, self-employed, married or living in a de facto relationship, and unlikely to have young children at home.
Two-thirds of the state's councillors responded to the survey.
Yesterday the MAV said the findings showed that local government allowances did not reflect the commitment required by councillors.
"A councillor on $15,000 a year earns less than someone serving behind the counter at McDonald's. It actually costs people to undertake civic service," said MAV president Brad Matheson.
The majority of councillors are male (71 per cent), almost one-quarter are from migrant backgrounds, and 42 per cent have postgraduate qualifications.
The survey identified two Aboriginal councillors. Local government groups had previously believed there were none.
About 81 per cent of councillors are in paid employment, while almost half (49 per cent) are self-employed.
The MAV believes the high level of self-employment reflects the fact that councillors need flexibility in their work lives to handle the demands of local government.
Survey results on non-council income were sorted into 12 income brackets, ranging from less than $15,000 to more than $115,000.
There are more councillors in the below-$15,000 bracket than any other category.
Cr Matheson said the Government's decision to extend council terms from three to four years added weight to the argument for a pay increase.
Victorian Local Governance Association chief executive Andrew Rowe called for a "big increase" in allowances and said a full-time mayor should be paid about the same as a government backbencher.
"Democracy is enhanced when a more diverse group of people can afford to consider running for council," Mr Rowe said.
But Melbourne's most senior councillor, John So, was lukewarm about an increase.
"As far as I am concerned, we do it for the passion," said Cr So, a wealthy businessman.
The state opposition's spokesman on local government, John Vogels, said he would oppose a pay rise for councillors.
"When I was on the Corangamite council (from 1996 to 1999) I got paid nothing, I did it because it was in the interests of the community," Mr Vogels said. "I think the allowances are fine the way they are now."
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This mechanical shear is capable of shearing 10' x 10-gauge material and is fully equipped with a 30" front operated backgauge. This unit is also equipped with the rear sheet support system which will hold your lightest material up against the back-stop then drop it to the front of the shear to the operators feet in the drop chute. This shear is hard to find and no longer available in the USA market. It will be cleaned and checked out prior to shipment. We have brakes to go with it if you're looking for a package in 2016. Let us know!
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