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"Skateboard Challenge" is an extremely enjoyable extreme Sport Game! Your goal is to collect all of the letters that make up the word "S-K-A-T-E" as well as the letters that make up the word "C-O-M-B-O," as well as to reach a target score contained in all levels. Beat all the levels by performing various extreme maneuvers, using the rail to combine maneuvers and multiply your score! To unlock characters, collect coins. A crazy game to play with your friends! Have a great time!
It would be great to share it with your friends. Join your friends now in the game to have the opportunity to transform into the most attractive fashion designers. Allow yourself to explore some other interesting games Stick Soccer 3D at Y8 games for kids. Have fun!
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Filled with richly colored photographs and good step-by-step instructions, this volume offers more than 50 ideas for sprucing up decor by incorporating various types of fringes, tassels, and other trimmings. The projects are divided into nine sections, exploring eight diverse styles (ethnic, classical, calicoes, French, florals, rustic, medieval, and tartans and checks). The final sections provide instructions on designing and making your own tassels, with an example provided for each style. Projects include curtains, valances, swags, wall hangings, pillows, bolsters, table drapes, chair covers, bed canopies, and footstools. And the directions do not merely hint at adding trims to preexisting items--each set of instructions spells out how to create items from scratch.
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Book Description Krause Publications, 1997. Paperback. Book Condition: New. book. Bookseller Inventory # M080198937X
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If you have a motorcycle with a round headlight, Custom style and you are thinking about improving its looks while protecting yourself from wind gusts and cold weather, the Chopper windshield based on the Puig Custom design line, is the one for you.
Manufactured in high-impact acrylic, material that makes the piece highly resistant to possible impacts and gives it great aerodynamic capacity, it will be strong against bad weather and will be your ideal protection against the cold.
This model of windshield is adaptable to the vast majority of Custom motorcycles with round headlight and comes with a complete assembly kit for attachment to the motorcycle (2 attachment points). In case your motorcycle requires it, Puig also offers a special hardware kit. For easier assembly, the windshield is accompanied by a visual instruction booklet.
The piece is certified by the German TÜV and has ABE approval certificate 38007.


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Family film and the first section of an audio interview with Ken Dawe in February 2020. The interviewer is Yvonne Hellin Hobbs and the other voice in the room is Rhoda Nevins, who now lives at Whidbourne Manor, formerly Ashill Farmhouse.
During the Second World War France was occupied by German forces and Brittany was no exception. Close to the major port of Brest, La Roche Maurice, along with many French villages, has a very sad and difficult wartime history to relate.
The History of the Bishopsteignton Women’s Institute, during WWII
May 8th 2020 is a very special day. Exactly 75 years ago, peace came to a troubled Europe and was celebrated. It is known as VE-Day or Victory in Europe Day.
A short history of Bishopsteignton Women’s Institute
Geoffrey Theodore Garratt was born 7 November 1888, in Little Tew, Oxfordshire. Son of Charles Foster Garratt and Agnes Mary Garratt (née Percival). He married Annie Beryl Garratt (née Benthall) in April, 1920. He served in the First World War and during the Second World War in the Pioneer Corps as a Major, 135713. He died in Pembrokeshire on 28th April, 1942.
During WWII many children, and sometimes their parents, were evacuated from inner cities and ended up in Bishopsteignton. These are the stories of some of them.
The Story of the life of Philip Gourd from his earliest memories to the end of WWII, taken from a manuscript he wrote himself.
John William Beer was born June 1922, in Bishopsteignton, Devon. Son of Willam Henry Beer and Mary Jane Beer (née Roberts). He served in the 4th Battalion of the Somerset Light Infantry (Prince Albert’s) as a Private, 5682633. He died in the Battle of Normandy, France on 6th July, 1944.
Raymond Sidney Evans was born July 1924 in Crediton, Devon. Son of Sidney and Rosie Evans (née Syms). He served in the 7th Battalion of the Oxford and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry as a Private, 14579711. Sidney died in Italy on 4th September, 1944.

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) on Thursday announced he is calling the Florida Legislature back for a special session to address intrusive vaccine mandates and create protections for Floridians who risk losing their jobs. He stressed an individual’s right to earn a living “should not be contingent upon COVID shots.”
Actress Alyssa Milano was arrested during a voting rights protest at the White House on Tuesday as the Senate gears up for a vote on the Freedom to Vote Act, a scaled-back version of the voting rights bill that Senate Republicans blocked in June.
State legislative special elections provide an interesting index of partisan sentiment these days. That wasn’t so in the late 20th century, when clever candidates and local notables often got voters to cross party lines. But in this century of increasing partisan polarization and straight-ticket voting, local special elections are a proxy for opinions on national issues.


Magnesium Hydroxide Nanoparticles / Nanopowder 20wt% Water Dispersion (Mg(OH)2, 99%, 10nm)
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Magnesium Hydroxide Nanoparticles Water Dispersion
Magnesium hydroxide Nanoparticles Water Dispersion is used industrially as a non-hazardous alkali to neutralize acidic wastewaters. It also takes part in the bio rock method of building artificial reefs. Solid magnesium hydroxide also has smoke suppressing and fire retarding properties. This is due to the endothermic decomposition it undergoes at 332 °C (630 °F): Mg(OH)2 → MgO + H2O. The heat absorbed by the reaction acts as a retardant by delaying the ignition of the associated substance. The water released dilutes any combustible gases and inhibits oxygen from aiding the combustion. Common uses of magnesium hydroxide as a fire retardant include plastics, roofing, and coatings. Another mineral that is used in similar fire retardant applications is hydromagnesite. Also, magnesium hydroxide Nanoparticles is used for folk remedies.


When it comes to the production and processing of metals having the right valve in the right place is essential if things are to run smoothly. The requirements may vary depending on where a valve is used, but they are always high: process-stability, long-lasting life time, easy maintenance and precise control are just a few examples.
Schubert & Salzer valves very precisely controls gases in burner installations in primary and secondary metallurgy or in alloying and galvanising processes as well as cooling water in continuous casting plants.
Further applications can be found in gas cleaning for denitrification with ammonia or in quenching flue gases. Valves are used in steam applications for vacuum systems and blast furnaces, for abrasive media such as coal powder or ore slag, in blowing systems as well as in mold cooling and in hot or cold rolling systems.
Types of valves used in Metallurgy sector
Sliding Gate Control Valves
When it comes to precise control of liquid and gaseous media, sliding gate valves are particularly suitable. Users appreciate the significantly lower consumption of energy due to the smaller actuator and extremely short valve stroke of 6-9 mm. Typical applications are control of O2/natural gas in burner systems, cooling water control in continuous casting and rolling processes; the control of N2 for inerting, argon flushing in alloying, as well as air regulation for zinc thickness adjustment on strip galvanizing plants or ammonia control for denoxification. The extremely rapid opening times of sliding gate valves enabling very high switching frequencies are ideal for the pulsed injection of oxygen in cupola and blast furnaces.
Angle seat valves in the form of on/off and control units offer a particularly compact construction and perform a very high number of switch cycles. In its many versions, the construction of the valve gives a highly efficient flow rate and can even be used in lightly contaminated media. They are available with a threaded connection as well as with welding ends or flanges. Actuation is either pneumatic or electric. The seat valves are ideal when liquid and gaseous media need to be shut off securely and without closing impact. Gases principally used in metallurgy include O2, H2, natural gas, argon and N2. Also water, oils, fuels, emulsions, chemicals or even steam are used. A special application in foundries is the shooting of cores or the compaction of the sand in molding plants using compressed air.
Ball sector valves
Schubert & Salzer’s ball sector valves have proved themselves particularly as control valves for abrasive, particle-loaded, dusty, viscous and crystallising media. Due to their especially designed ball sectors they are self-cleaning. They are precisely controlled by electric actuators and pneumatic actuators with top-mounted positioners. Typical applications include controlling the supply of coal powder to furnaces, of air in galvanizing plants and of contaminated water in mold cooling, as well as in the spray cooling in hot and cold rolling mills with high rangeability.


Listen to “U.S. ARMY RESERVE Celebrating 114 YEARS of Military Service to our Nation” on Spreaker.
Please join Lieutenant General Jody J. Daniels, the Chief of Army Reserve and Commanding General, U.S. Army Reserve Command, discusses the significance of the Army Reserve’s 114th birthday and how the Soldiers are preparing to serve, lead, and shape the future. She will also talk about her career and the many ways in which Army Reserve Soldiers have served their communities and country–all while pursuing a civilian career or attending college full-time.
On April 23rd the Army Reserve will celebrate its 114th birthday with the theme, ‘America’s Army Reserve and its People, Shaping Tomorrow!’ Throughout history, Soldiers have leveraged their professional skills while serving in uniform, adding substantial value and depth to the force, with skills, education and expertise developed in the private sector. As the Army Reserve looks ahead to the future, it will be one of the most experienced and diverse forces in our Nation’s history.
The service is celebrating the generations of men and women who embrace their roles as “Citizen Soldiers,” continuing a proud and distinguished legacy of service. Army Reserve Soldiers have integrated their military service with civilian careers, family, and personal lives, succeeding and thriving in the workplace and on the battlefield. They are doctors, lawyers, academics, scientists, engineers, cyber specialists, police officers, first responders, transportation specialists, administrators, and more–and they’re at the top of their fields.
Since 2001, more than 420,000 Army Reserve Soldiers have been mobilized and routinely deployed in 23 countries around the world. From natural disasters to national emergencies, the Army Reserve has never failed to answer the Nation’s call.
Daniels holds a bachelor’s degree in Applied Mathematics (Computer Science) from Carnegie Mellon University, a master’s degree and Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Massachusetts (Amherst) as well as a master’s degree in Strategic Studies from the United States Army War College. Lt. Gen. Daniel’s military career has been a mix of active and Reserve duty service and she describes herself as an “Army brat.” Her father retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Army Corps of Engineers.
Interview is courtesy: U.S. Army Reserve
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Just as school delays and closings are broadcast to protect children from inclement weather, you should be concerned for the outdoor safety of your pets. While most dogs and cats come equipped with fur coats, their coat does not ensure they have sufficient protection from the winter cold when temperatures dip below freezing. In general, cats should be kept indoors when temperatures near freezing to protect them from hypothermia and frostbite. Since dogs differ in their cold tolerance, there is no strict temperature cut-off for when it is no longer safe for dogs to be outside. Puppies and elderly dogs are less able to effectively regulate their body temperature than adult dogs, and this should be taken into consideration when deciding how long they can safely stay outdoors in both cold and warm weather. Dogs with some health conditions such as hypothyroid disease, anemia, and laryngeal paralysis (which is also exacerbated by warm weather) may be less tolerant of cold weather. Even a dog’s conformation or “body type” can play a role—dogs with short legs that are lower to the ground may be more susceptible to the cold if their abdomens get cold and wet from the snow.
The only published guideline for cold weather safety for dogs is the Tufts Animal Care and Condition (TACC) Weather Safety Scale. A more user-friendly cold weather safety chart (below) can give you an idea of the level of concern you should have for your dog based the temperature and conditions outside.
Gearing Up for Winter
As illustrated in the chart, one very important factor in determining how safe it is for your dog to be outside is the presence of wet weather (snow, sleet, rain). Dogs’ fur provides warmth but when the fur is wet or matted, it does not provide as effective insulation. Furthermore, if a dog’s fur gets soaked, the moisture can actually draw heat away from its body, making it even colder. Keeping a dog’s fur well-groomed and dry can increase its cold tolerance. While not included in the chart, wind chill also certainly plays a role. On very cold and windy days, wind draws heat more quickly from the outer surfaces of a dog’s body, decreasing the amount of time it can safely be outdoors.
A waterproof coat can provide an added layer of insulation, a wind barrier, and can repel moisture. Although it may seem silly to dress a dog in a coat, a waterproof coat with good coverage—from a dog’s neck to the base of its tail, and covering its abdomen—can greatly impact the temperatures a dog can safely tolerate. Dogs also lose heat through their footpads. Winter booties, if accepted by your dog, can provide additional warmth as well as protection from ice chunks and deicing chemicals that can cause irritation to dogs’ paws and can be toxic if ingested.
When pets are exposed to cold weather for too long, they can suffer from hypothermia or frostbite, which can be life threatening. The cold weather safety chart provides a guideline, but there is no substitute for common sense. If your dog starts to shiver, seems anxious or uncomfortable outside, or his or her extremities seem cold, bring your dog indoors and get him or her warm and dry as soon as possible.
A Side Note: Since cats are less tolerant of near freezing temperatures, it is safest for them to be strictly indoors during the colder parts of winter. Outdoor cats may seek warmth and shelter from the cold by settling under the hoods of cars or in the wheel wells, which can be deadly. If your vehicle is accessible to cats, before starting your car, bang on the car hood or honk the horn to startle any cats or wildlife and give them a chance to escape without injury.

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Speaking to the Liverpool Daily Post, Charles Bean said that the losses reported by banks have so far are "only a relatively small fraction" of the fallout from the US sub-prime market crash.
"It is quite likely that, over the coming months, there will be more revelations to come out, not necessarily just in this country," Mr Bean said, predicting "lots of volatility" in coming months.
He said that it would take a long time for the banking world to return to "a full state of normality".
"What matters particularly to us is the impact on the economy at large," Mr Bean said of the Bank.
"It is reasonable to expect lenders to be more cautious in extending loans whether to households or riskier lending to businesses, maybe some mergers and acquisitions, maybe the commercial property market may be particularly hit," he advised.
He added that the pressures created by the development of China and India would also be likely to remain for some time. "The key question will be the extent to which the supply of those commodities can expand to meet the increasing demand from emerging economies," he concluded.
These comments come after a warning from Goldman Sachs that banks would be likely to withdraw lending to the tune of $2,000 billion in the wake of the sub-prime crisis.

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Twenty-five years ago I visited my favorite cousin who had just relocated to Tucson for a new job. A real bon vivant, he was always up on the latest foodie meccas. It was my cousin who introduced me to Café Terra Cotta in Tucson. I instantly became a raving fan and returned every chance I could for this inspiring, unique cuisine. Terra Cotta was such a success that the chef opened a second restaurant in a swanky Scottsdale location…now I had an option in the Phoenix area, a quick non-stop flight from the Bay Area.
The owner of Café Terra Cotta, also the chef, was a woman named Donna Nordin. A classically trained French chef (both the Cordon Bleu and Lenotre in Paris), Donna was one of the pioneers of the Southwest cuisine movement. Her new interpretation of Southwest cooking soon catapulted her to rock-star status. She was nominated for the James Beard Award and appeared on PBS’ television series the Great Chefs of the West. Adoring fans demanded a cookbook and she complied with the esteemed Contemporary Southwest: The Café Terra Cotta Cookbook.
The New York Times and Condé Nast Traveler magazine named Café Terra Cotta “one of America’s 50 best restaurants.” However, it was another magazine in which Donna scored some major kudos. Bon Appetit asked Donna to appear in their Christmas issue---she was told that Julia Child would also be featured in the same edition. In the end, it was Donna’s ethereal chocolate torte that was chosen for the magazine’s coveted yuletide cover.
Now that you have been properly introduced to Donna Nordin, I have great pleasure in announcing that I have persuaded her to come to our home for cooking classes on September 19 and 20 (Saturday and Sunday evening). The menu is still being finalized, however, it will definitely include Café Terra Cotta’s revered signature dish, tortilla soup. Possible contenders for the entrée will be lamb with a cherry-chipotle sauce, or sea bass with pumpkin seed salsa, or perhaps a grilled duck breast with mole sauce a mango salsa. Dessert may be her famous cover-recipe chocolate torte, however, since she is a classically trained Parisian pastry chef, it could be an interesting fusion of France meets the Southwest.
The cost of the cooking class, dinner and wines is $110 per person. Reservations will be taken on a first-come-first-served basis. The final menu will be posted on our website in March, but for more information in the meanwhile contact me at firstname.lastname@example.org, or 760.842.8812.

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The average pay for a GIS Technician is $47,049 a year and $23 an hour in Delaware, United States.
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This is my first trip report here on Airliners; this was from Vero Beach to Miami (driving) and from Miami to Mexico City on American flight 2199 on April 19th and back to Miami and Vero Beach on April 26th.
The whole purpose was to visit the family; I've been studying for 5 months here in Flight Safety Academy because my dad and sister couldn't come during the spring break in March better known as "Semana Santa" (Holly Week). After searching with many carriers for a trip to Mexico City, American came with the best fare (220 USD with tax round trip).
So the trip began Saturday April 26th at 1:30am, since my flight departed Miami at 7:40am and had to be there at least 2 hours and 30 minutes before departure, and the road trip was going to take at least 2 hours , I grab the car I rented and head to I-95 to the South, passing many cities/towns until West Palm Beach and finally at 3:30am in Miami, after 15 minutes trying to figure out where was the Marriot Hotel in Miami I found it and drop the car, of course there was no body at the Hertz desk, I just drop the keys and kill some time at the lobby. At 4:15am I decide it was time to head to the airport, I just took a cab and get there in less than 10 minutes, It was my first time with American out of Miami and I didn't knew where to check in, so the cab drop me out of Concourse C I think and get in line at the American counters, long line by the way! It took me almost an hour to get at the front, but I was glad because by 5am the line to check in was extremely long. After check-In, I walked to Concourse E and pass through the security screening, as always the same pain in the a$$ with this guys, getting almost naked to make them happy, but it was fast, the line wasn't that long and after a 15 minutes wait I was resting on a chair in gate E4
. The next gate, E6 was packed of people that were getting ready to board a "Scarebus" to Orlando.
A300 getting ready for the flight to MCO
After that picture , I grab some breakfast by the way the most expensive breakfast I've ever had 11 bucks for a croissant and a juice anyway hunger is hunger, after that I just continue taking pictures until boarding was call, here are some pictures:
A300 pushing back to MCO
2 A320 and 737 at the F Concourse waiting for their departure times to Mexico
A320 pushing back to Mexico City
American 767 a the gate
American 777 at the gate
After that I return to E4
and boarding was call as usual starting with business class, then all the American Airlines gold platinum and all those members and then coach cabin starting by group 1 and 2 follow by 3 and 4 and 5 and 6. I was on group 4 so just waited like 5 minutes, after being call I handle my boarding pass and walk down the gate to the 737-800, I was greeted by a flight attendant and walk to my seat 18A.
Picture of my airplane to Mexico and pictures from my seat during boarding:
The 737 at E4
A 767 unloading probably just in from South America
Schedule departure time was 7:40am, and we were pushing back at 7:30am with a load of no more than 60%, which meant that I had the whole row for myself! Making it very nice! Taxi was quick no traffic at all and soon we were taking off runway 8R.
Pictures of pushback, taxi and take off:
Pushback from E4
with a view of gate F7 occupied by one of the newest 737 of AM
being load up:
XA-TXT being load up:
Racing with a MIA
AmeriJet 727 fleet:
Ready to go 8R:
Some cargo planes as we roll down 8R:
American Airlines Arena as we climb away on the MNATE1 departure:
The announcement was we were climbing to FL390, very smooth climb and cruise, they pass a movie, I don't even remember which one it was, probably Mad Money or something like that, I didn't pay any attention, I was watching a DVD on my laptop, here are some pictures:
Climbing over the Gulf of Mexico to 39,000 ft.:
Seating back, relaxing and enjoying the smooth flight!
After nearly 2 hours and 45 minutes of flight the coast of Veracruz was spotted and at distance Pico de Orizaba was gracefully showing through the overcast skies:
And shortly after that we start our descent via DATUL1A into Mexico City, expecting the ILS DME
to runway 5R in Mexico City:
On the initial approach on a very hazy and polluted day in Mexico City:
Somewhere over the city while turning to Plaza NDB:
World Trade Center as we turn to Plaza NDB
Mexicana Tower, or at least used to be:
Full established on the ILS 5R:
Some of the "fantastic" road construction on the city!
Very short final, over the fence!
Cleared of 5R and crossing 5L
We arrived 10 minutes early, and taxi was fast to gate 33. From there I head to immigration which was empty and only took 5 minutes. Walk to baggage claim, which came out fast and then customs in 5 minutes again so it only took 20 minutes since we landed until I was meeting with my dad!
Hope you enjoyed my first trip report and comments are welcome!
Coming soon: Part 2 MEX
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Ultimate Electronics Has Gone Out of Business in Apr 2011: Complete Story
Once upon a time Ultimate Electronics had their store running in as much as 20 cities in United States. But like we say nothing is permanent, they filed bankruptcy in early 2011, closing down all stores.
Employees at Ultimate electronics received an email that was quite alarming. The e-mail informed them that they would soon be closing the 46 stores all over the country. Some of the areas that would be affected by this change included Fairview Heights, Ballwin, St. Peters and Fenton. Channel 5 confirmed it after finding out that the company had filed bankruptcy asking for permission to start liquidation on these stores.
While the personnel higher up in rank kept their mouths closed to the media and customers, some employees decided to spill the beans, because they felt that the people who have been loyal to them should know. With the court’s permission, the company will be able to pay off the debt of over $64 million that they owe their creditors.
They could also reorganize their business and sell off the rest of the inventory. However, Judge Mary Walwrath would have to approve a quick liquidation sale so that the items left in inventory would not lose their value, which she did. The going out of business sale began in early February allowing customers to receive up to 30% off on some of their favorite items.
Consumers were informed that they would have to use any gift cards that they were saving from the company and do refunds and exchanges by or on Feb 11, 2011. After this time, all sales were considered to be final. Ultimate Electronics had just expanded to Colorado and Massachusetts not even a whole year ago, and they are already closing their stores down.
Because Ultimate Electronics employs over 14,000 people, it tried filing for chapter 11. This route would have given them the time to reorganize the business and come up with a plan that would have helped it get back on its feet. They were even thinking about moving along but just downsizing into a smaller but stronger company. While they were looking to just get rid of their unprofitable stores, they could not obtain leases that would be more favorable and help them save some money.
The Gordon brothers comment that trying to go up against Best Buy is a real fight that Ultimate Electronics is just not prepared for. Besides, when it came to marketing, the company did not do much to obtain real results. Many people are wondering how Hewlett Packard feels about this whole liquidation process considering they owned 25% of business.
Ultimate has put up a fight to stay open for 40 years, and even now as the CEO of Ultimate, Bruce Geisebrecht comments, their commitment to their customers is the most important. A lot of customers who have warranties still on their merchandise seemed a little bit worried about the stores closing. However, a press release made it clear that those warranties would remain in effect until their expiration date.
Ultimate has made a lot of people happy over the years, and maybe it’s just time for them to take a break. Who knows; they might decide to make a grand comeback.

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text: Create an extra room outdoors with this stylish easy fit wall mounted gazebo. Ideal for outdoor shelter and sunshade so alfresco dining can be enjoyed and creates an attractive area for outdoor entertaining. Frame is constructed from heavy duty black powder coated steel (40mm/0.9mm gauge) and has fixings at the feet and wall for securing the gazebo in place. The cream coloured 180g/m2 polyester showerproof PU coated covering securely fastens to the frame with hook and eye tabs. cover can be removed when not in use or through winter months. Available in two sizes. 2.5m - H205 (front) 260 (rear) x W250 x D200cm. 3m - H 205 (front) 260 (rear) x W300 x D250cm.


When word got out that Queen Latifah was headlining the 29th Annual Long Beach Lesbian & Gay Pride Festival on Saturday, May 19., many were sure that it was her coming out show…not the case. Queen explained that her intent of doing the gig was not to come out: “That definitely wasn’t the case. I’ve never dealt with the question of my personal life in public. It’s just not gonna happen,” she said an interview with Entertainment Weekly. Queen went on to say, “I know that the most important thing and the only thing I have to give is love. When people are going through hatred and bullying, the biggest thing to fight that is love,” she says. “So that’s all I encouraged my audience to do that night: to share their light and share their love. Period.”
So there you have it…Queen Latifah is not out.
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Watch Women First & Foremost - Vol. 1: Remember the Ladies
- 1 hr 6 min
This is quite a story. For there are some stories that are so individually significant that they speak for an entire area of history. Imagine trying to become the first woman doctor, or being a slave woman who helped lead over three hundred others to freedom, or daring simply to write of an equality and a freedom that seemed so natural and yet was left out of the Declaration of Independence. Within the individual stories of the progress and accomplishments of a history of women, one can only illistrate by example and hope that their courage, against often incredible odds, leads to an undertanding of some of the ladies who with wit, perserverance and strong determination, enlighten us about women earning their place in the pages of history.


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Summer Reading Program
(Printable application below. The deadline to turn in applications has been extended to April 24th, so please fill out an application and turn it in as soon as possible!
Who can apply to be a teen volunteer?
You can if you...
- Are between the ages of 13 and 18 as of May 26, 2015.
- Are willing to volunteer 2 to 7 hours per week.
- Have transportation to the Library.
- Know how to use a computer.
- Are a dependable, responsible worker.
- Can attend mandatory orientation session on Tuesday, May 12 from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. in the Community Room.
- Have your parent's or guardian's permission.
- Are interested in learning more about the Library and making it a great place to visit.
What does a Teen Volunteer do?
- Volunteers work mainly in the Youth Services Department. There are many tasks that volunteers perform and the following is a list of things a volunteer may be asked to do.
- Assist staff with program preparations (crafts, handouts, early literacy packets).
- Straighten and dust shelves.
- Face and shelf reading (making sure all books are on the shelf in order).
- Assist with programs (special, workshops and story time).
- Man the Summer Reading Desk.
- Clean books.
- Act in Story Time skits.
- Assist in preparing and taking down bulletin boards and displays.
- Assist in other areas of the Library and tasks as assigned.
What volunteers do not do!
- Answers reference and collection questions from library patrons.
- Answer telephones.
If selected as a Teen Volunteer, you will have the opportunity to gain valuable work experience while having fun and learning about the Library. Your efforts will be appreciated by the Library Staff along with all of the Library patrons.
If you would like to apply to be a Teen Volunteer you may come into the library and fill out an application or you may click on the link below, print off an application and bring it in to the library personally.


You can view the different sensor types at monnit.com. Generally we deploy out temperature but our infrastructure supports all devices.
Low Temp Sensor - 150.00 These sensors go downt o -200C and have a 3 foot lead.
Temp Sensor - 105.00 These go down to -40C and have a 3 foot lead.
Room Sensor - 70.00 These go down to -40C and have no lead. Primarily used to monitor a room temp.


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Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh held phone talks with his Japanese counterpart Suga Yoshihide to enhance the friendship and cooperation between Laos and Japan on April 7.
Prime Minister Phankham told his counterpart that he was happy to talk with him again after their first meeting during his visit to Japan to receive the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun in November 2019 and expressed thanks to the Japanese premier for extending him warm congratulations upon his assumption of the post.
The prime minister expressed his readiness to work closely with his Japanese counterpart to continue to enhance the friendship and cooperation based on the strategic partnership between the two countries and announce the adoption of an action plan to advance the strategic partnership between Laos and Japan.
Both premiers commended the celebration of the 65th anniversary of diplomatic ties (Mar 5, 1955-2020) and the 5th anniversary of the strategic partnership between Laos and Japan in 2020 amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
They also noted that over the past 65 years of diplomatic ties, the two countries have constantly enhanced the relations and cooperation in various areas.
The premiers also discussed cooperation directions especially on defence and investment in the Lao PDR, and Japan-funded projects as well as regional and international issues of common interest.
Prime Minister Phankham expressed on behalf of the government and people of the Lao PDR gratitude to the assistance of the government and people of Japan to the Lao PDR over the past years which has contributed significantly to the socio-economic development of the Lao PDR especially to its fight against Covid-19 which is continuing to restrain economic growth and livelihoods of people around the world.
He also wished his Japanese counterpart good health, happiness and success in his noble tasks.
Source: Lao News Agency

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National Film Awards 2017: Apart from Akshay Kumar, other awardees included Dangal star Zaira Wasim who won Best Supporting Actress, Mohanlal who received the Jury Award, and Sonam Kapoor who was given a Special Mention for her work in Neerja
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Mysterious Mount Tokaj…seen from above, it rises above the autumn mists, its slopes gleaming with golden grapevines, and its summit overlooking the vast Hungarian plain into the distant southern horizon. In fine weather, you can even see Slovakia and Ukraine. The undisputed king of Hungarian vineyards, Mount Tokaj is located to the North of the country, 200 km east of Budapest. This legendary place produces exceptional wines, served at the court of Louis XIV, the latter said of Tokaj-Hétszőlő it’s the “King of wines and wine of Kings ».
Situated south of Saint-Emilion with its unique silhouette, Château La Gaffelière evokes a great wine, a 1st Great Growth since the beginning of St Emilion’s classification in 1959. The vine has been present on the lands of Château La Gaffelière since Gallo-Roman times, as demonstrated by the numerous mosaics discovered by Comte Léo de Malet Roquefort in 1969. A strange coincidence: Ausonius had a vineyard in the same spot (4th century). The Malet Roquefort family is convinced that these mosaics decorated the rooms of his villa. The quality of these decorative elements confirms the richness of this place, called “le Palat” (Palatium = Palace). This wine comes from an exceptional terroir, a “golden triangle” nested between the hills of Pavie and Ausone. But a great terroir is nothing without the willingness of men. The family de Malet Roquefort has run the estate with passion for more than 3 centuries, with a single purpose: upgrading the vineyards whilst producing an amazing ageing wine.
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In the eighteenth century, the Scottish navigator George Smith set up residence in this property. Following in his footsteps were Mr. Dubergier-Duffour, mayor of Bordeaux; Louis Eschenauer, a leading figure of trading in Bordeaux, leaving Daniel and Florence Cathiard as the current owners. They restored the 16th century tower, renovated the 18th century chartreuse, refurbished the 2 underground cellars, resumed traditional soil-work, abolished herbicides and incorporated their own cooperage. The exemplary elegance and balanced structure of the Smith Haut Lafitte wines are now universally recognized and justifies this passion for irreproachable quality.
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Created by Jean Ricard in 1865, the Domaine de Chevalier covers 38 hectares in the heart of the Pessac-Léognan forest, in a green setting south of Bordeaux. Producing exceptional wines in both red and white, the estate was crowned Grand Cru Classé de Graves in 1953. Acquired and managed by Olivier Bernard in 1983, the magnificent Domaine de Chevalier extended its fame to the whole world. Today it is at the top of Bordeaux's greatest Crus Classés.
The origin of this property dates back to the seventeenth century and covers forty hectares located between Lafite Rothschild and Cos d'Estournel . Bought and replanted in 1959 by Mr. Tesseron is his son Michel Tesseron which led him in the firmament by investing it completely. Today, this wine produces opulent Saint-Estèphe that are among the most harmonious of the appellation. The estate is deemed to have performance well beyond its ranking.
Unique combination of an outstanding terroir, centuries-old tradition and modern innovation, Marquis d'Alesme is not only a great wine but also a singular vision of contemporary luxury. Each detail of the experience has been crafted with the utmost sophistication, offering a poetic environment for a stroll. The architecture intertweaves pure classicism and Oriental symbolism, while artworks in the intimate lounges can be admired at Leisure. From here, the walk leads out to the landscaped gardens with their delicate mosaics of colours and scents. Last but not least, the perfumed pathways are punctuated by Scent Discovery expériences that will surprise and delight visitors. Delicious food and Grand Cru Classé tasting combine magnificently in the four corners of the estate.
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Domaine Vacheron has its origins in 1900, when Maurice Vacheron bought a hectare of vines and founded the eponymous estate. His sons joined the estate in 1966 and gradually developed it. Covering an area of 47 hectares today, this family estate in the Loire is one of the spearheads of the Sancerre appellation, because all the vines are worked according to the principles of organic farming. It is thus the first domain of Sancerre to be certified in biodynamics (since 2006). It is one of the few domains to be located on the Piton de Sancerre. The wines of Domaine Vacheron are recognized for their extreme finesse and the tasty expression of their original grape varieties, pinot noir for the reds and sauvignon blanc for the whites.
Everything began in 1929, on the base of a property cultivated upon ancient times. For this authenticity and quality wines Château Sainte Marguerite has obtained the classification "Cru Classé" in 1955. History and authenticity are the main aspects of the Fayard family, which has enable them to create the foundations, without any compromise on the quality. These crus are the result of a permanent quest for excellence and an exceptional terroir fully mastered. Ces crus sont le fruit d'une constante recherche de l'excellence et de la maîtrise d'un terroir d'exception.
Hubert Perrodo had acquired the Labégorce Castle in 1989, then the Château de l'Abbé Gorsse in 2002, and finally the Castle Labégorce Zédé in 2005. The heirs of Hubert Perrodo perform today his vow: reunite all three areas (which were one before the Revolution) into a single entity that covers 70 hectares.
Château Trianon was created at the end of the 17th century by the great influential figures of Libourne and Saint-Emilion, in honour of the Royal Court and of the luxurious dwelling built in the grounds of the Versailles Palaceto, where the King of France liked so much to retire to. In 1999, having sold Château Cheval Blanc, which he co-owned, Dominique Hébrard was on the look-out for a winegrowing property in Saint-Emilion with potential that he could develop. He needed a new challenge and to re-establish his roots in Saint-Emilion. Trianon was a chance of a lifetime. Since vintage 2001, Dominique Hébrard shaped, prepared, sculpted, chiselled and polished Trianon’s terroir.
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Situated on the left bank of the Garonne river, 40km south of Bordeaux, the vineyards of Sauternes are legendary. Reputed the world over, Sauternes possesses no fewer than twenty six 1855 ‘Classified Growths’. It is upon this most ancient terroir, best known for its sweet wines of remarkable quality, that Olivier Bernard decided to write a new chapter, beginning in 2011. Here, with the Domaine de Chevalier team, he expressed a firm commitment to produce some of the finest dry white wines.
Jean-Luc Thunevin became a "star" of the wine world in less than a decade thanks to his famous "garage wine" Castle Valandraud. Thanks to his passion for wine, his determination and his determination, he made his vow with the first vintage in 1991 Château Valandraud. This year marks the beginning of a great adventure and a dazzling success. He then becomes the inspirer and initiator of many other garage wines. All these micro-wineries from low yields produce wines concentrated. Born in 1992 as a second wine, Virginie de Valandraud has since conquered his "pedigree" to become in 1997 a full wine resulting from vineyards going beyond those of Valandraud.
The Maison Aegerter, located in Nuit-Saint-Georges, Côte-d’Or, is thriving in a region known for both its traditions and its innovations. The Aegerters believe that nature cannot be hurried. It must be listened to and pampered. All the vintages, from the most accessible to the most exceptional, have one thing in common: they are the outcome of a resolutely modern vision and dynamic. The best of Burgundy’s terroirs is well worth it. These passionate people are daring enough to leave the beaten track and offer all consumers, beginners and experts alike, carefully picked selections, new blends and different bottles.


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Today the West Pier Centre Opens, it is where the West Pier Trust will be operating from.
It is set to attract more than 10 million tourists per year, and will offer information to visitors as well as acting as a shop, gallery and place for local events.
It is opening with an exhibition from Roger Bamber a man who is considered one of the greatest photographers of the pier.
He has been photographing the pier since 1988 whilst formerly being a photographer for the newspaper, the Guardian.
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Death of a Rainmaker:A Dust Bowl Mystery by Laurie Loewenstein
Physically, the country struggled greatly during the Great Depression, and when a drought and subsequent dust storms send the Plains into even further turmoil, it took courage to stay put on the land and survive until the next day. For some, it meant leaving. For others it meant staying.
Sheriff Temple Jennings was charged with taking care of Vermillion, Oklahoma’s citizens and when during the biggest and blackest dust storm on record obliterates everything, forcing people to shelter in place, it was a surprise and a mystery to find the body of con man, Roland Coombs, dead in an alley.
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Nollywood star Chacha Eke Faani and her husband Austin Faani have welcomed their third child together, a baby boy. The couple announced it on their respective Instagram pages on Friday. “Our son is here. Thank you God,” Chacha said. Austin gave the boy’s name as Awesome Chukwuemerie Faani.
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The inside of Derren Brown's head is a strange and mysterious place. Now you can climb inside and wander around. Find out just how Derren's mind works, see what motivates him and discover what made him the weird and wonderful person he is today.
Obsessed with magic and illusions since childhood, Derren's life to date has been an extraordinary journey and here, in Confessions of a Conjuror, he allows us all to join him on a magical mystery tour - to the centre of his brain... Taking as his starting point the various stages of a conjuring trick he's performing in a crowded restaurant, Derren's endlessly engaging narrative wanders through subjects from all points of the compass, from the history of magic and the fundamentals of psychology to the joys of internet shopping and the proper use of Parmesan cheese.
Brilliant, hilarious and entirely unlike anything else you have ever read before, Confessions of a Conjuror is a complete and utter joy.
Review:Derren Brown is one of my favorite people, so of course I highly enjoyed this book - it is actually one of my favorites. What's so great about this book is the way it's constructed because it is not a conventional kind of autobiography. Derren Brown performs magnificent mental tricks and illusions, so he's very aware of himself and very self-analytical in the way he tells his story. I found that aspect to be very relatable, and I think others who identify with being socially awkward, introspective and curious can also relate to his story. The way he illuminates his own psyche with examples, and the thought processes of why some people can act a certain way, gives the reader the tools to try and understand their own quirks. This book is a strange balance of personal stories, psychology, history, humor, and minutia. Derren's way of interweaving his philosophical thoughts with, let's say, his nervous tics, his petty shoplifting as a child, his method of cooking the perfect eggs benedict, his list of perfect books to read while on the toilet and his interest in art and music is fascinating to me and especially enjoyable because he expresses himself with such humor and self-deprecation.
To further separate this story from traditional memoirs, Derren frames the whole of his narrative by describing a performance of one of his card tricks to a group of strangers. In the way he describes what's going on in his mind at each step as he performs it, he digresses into many different threads of thought which gives the background of his experiences growing up, his interest in magic, and the way his mind thinks. After reading this book, I get such a sense of understanding - not just of what kind of person Derren Brown is, but also of his joy of life which is what I usually feel whenever I see one of Derren's more inspiring television performances. That and a sense of awe.
I think this is a book that all fans of Derren Brown will enjoy, but there is an added level of thought-provoking self-analysis that could appeal to any reader unfamiliar with Derren's work. I highly recommend the audiobook as well which is read by the author, although there are a few footnote digressions in the book that don't make it to the audio.
*This review also introduces my new rating for books I feel deserve more than 5 stars! These will be for books that are my favorites.


The Center for Maritime Research and Experimentation (CMRE), formerly the NATO Undersea Research Center, in La Spezia, Italy, announced on Tuesday the center had begun work with the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) on free-floating sensors that can sweep the seas.
The project is called the Ocean of Things (OoT). According to DARPA, the project aims to “enable persistent maritime situational awareness over large ocean areas by deploying thousands of small, low-cost floats that form a distributed sensor network.”
CMRE also refers to the floats as “drifters” and notes they carry some 20 instruments that can support both oceanographic research as well as NATO exercises.
“Each smart float contains a suite of commercially available sensors to collect environmental data-such as sea surface temperature, sea state, and location - as well as activity data about commercial vessels, aircraft, and even maritime mammals moving through the area. The floats transmit data periodically via satellite to a cloud network for storage and real-time analysis,” DARPA added.
Forbes reported in August, after DARPA awarded a contract to technology company PARC for its 18-kilogram, solar-powered glass float design, that the cellphone industry had already invented many of the miniaturized sensors for the project.
“Mission sensors include cameras, software defined radio, AIS receivers, microphones, and hydrophones,” DARPA project manager John Waterson told the outlet. The devices are also made of environmentally safe materials and pose no danger to either watercraft or marine life.
In October, PARC parent company Xerox announced a new phase of the contract had been awarded under which the firm would deliver up to 10,000 even-better drifters on top of the 1,500 already supplied to DARPA.
DARPA is testing the first batch of drifters in the Southern California Bight and Gulf of Mexico, Xerox said.
The oceans that cover two-thirds of the Earth’s surface are notoriously impenetrable to most forms of surveillance, including satellites, although some devices such as a magnetic anomaly detector can pick out the telltale signs of a submerged submarine. Moreover, vessels or aircraft sporting such sophisticated equipment often quickly and noisily pass over an area of sea, leaving long periods of quiet time in which any number of things might happen.
However, this is far from the first time someone has tried to develop a persistent maritime surveillance system. DARPA is also working on Persistent Aquatic Living Sensors, which it hopes will “tap into marine organisms’ innate abilities to sense and respond to perturbations in their environments and apply those abilities to the detection, characterization and reporting of manned or unmanned underwater vehicles ranging from small autonomous vessels to large nuclear submarines.”
As early as 1954, the US’ Project Caesar built a network of hydrophones along the Atlantic seabed intended to monitor Soviet submarine activity under the guise of oceanographic research. The Pentagon didn’t admit its military quality until 1991, after the Cold War had ended.


Named one of the best fast-food restaurants in America by GQ, Stella’s Lounge in Grand Rapids Michigan offers a unique dining experience along with tasty food and strong drinks. It’s one of the best restaurants in Grand Rapids, and it’s easy to see why: vegan bar food + awesome murals + 200 kinds of whiskey + punk rock jukebox = awesome!
About Stella’s Lounge in Grand Rapids
Mark and Michele Sellers never open the same bar twice. In the wake of the extremely successful HopCat, a bar which opened in January of 2008, they opened Stella’s Grand Rapids just a couple of blocks away. Though owned by the same people, the similarities end there. Whereas HopCat, rated as one of the top beer bars in the world, has an extensive collection of craft beers, a more modern ambiance, and a menu of bar food with a fancy twist, Stella’s Lounge Grand Rapids is fashioned to emulate a dive bar. While certainly not dirty nor dingy, the dimly lit bar decorated with large murals by local artist Erwin Erkfitz and strange Mexican Devil masks seems much older than it actually is, serving as a throwback to the bars that the Sellers grew up enjoying.
The Sellers moved from Chicago to Grand Rapids in the spring of 2007 with no intentions of opening a bar. However, by early 2008 HopCat was opening its doors. With no prior experience in the bar industry or even waiting tables, the Sellers aimed to create a place that would appeal to people like them. “We arranged all of our business practices around what customers like us would like,” said Michele Sellers. “Our ultimate demographic is basically us.”
Stella’s came shortly after, as a building became available a couple of blocks from HopCat. “The commercial real estate market is a really good deal right now,” said Sellers. “We wanted to give ourselves a new place to hang out.” Moving from Chicago, Sellers noticed a lack of small, dark bars downtown like those she had frequented in Chicago. “We kind of wanted a place where we felt at home hanging out,” she said. Her vision was truly realized in Stella’s, where she and Mark can often be found.
Fun Fact: Stella is the Seller’s pet dog!
Beyond the food, Stella’s – off Commerce Ave in the Arena District in downtown Grand Rapids – is a must-check-out restaurant in Grand Rapids. It has a hardcore rock vibe with colorful murals outside and a black and chain link fence interior. Inside has a fun, vintage feel with old school cartoons playing on the TVs and pinball machines lining the restaurant walls.
How to Get to Stella’s Lounge in Grand Rapids
Getting into Stella’s can be difficult, not because it is exclusive, but merely because finding the entrance to the building can be a little tricky. The main entrance, found in an alley, is easy to miss. However, as you near the entrance, a mural of skulls is painted on the wall, letting you know that you are almost to your destination. Upon opening the door, punk rock music lets you know that you are in the right place. Ascend the stairs and allow your eyes to adjust to the dimly lit bar area and take a seat.
Nestled just behind Grand Rapid’s bar star scene on Ionia St., Stella’s Lounge is recognizable by the eclectic artwork on the outside of the building, an assortment of macabre graffiti that draws a variety of patrons. But it’s the inside that keeps customers coming back on a regular basis; old school video games, throw-back music, over 200 whiskeys to sit and slurp, beers, and a menu that satisfies carnivores and vegans alike.
Stella’s is open 4 pm – 2 am on weekdays and 12 pm – 2 am on weekends. Their event schedule stays fresh with things like Gamer battles, Rehab Sunday Brunch, and Sh*t Show Sunday Nights with karaoke and drink specials. Even the daily happy hour is designed to snag regulars- $6 stuffed burgers, $1.25 beer cans, $8 pitchers of Sangria! All nine epic varieties of Stella’s burgers are served with Chronic Fries and pair best with both a cheap beer and a 2oz. pour of whichever whiskey catches your eye.
What to Eat at Stella’s | Menu Options
Looking at the menu, it becomes apparent that Stella’s is not dishing up your average bar fare. Each dish draws its name from a hardcore or punk song title, making the menu an interesting read with names like “For Who the Dogs Toll,” “Refuse/Resist,” and “You Suffer.” While many of the bar food staples exist here, such as chicken wings, large burgers, and hot dogs, it is the vegetarian twist that makes Stella’s menu truly unique. Vegan “chicken” wings, burgers, nachos, and hotdogs make Stella’s a unique establishment.
At the opening of Stella’s, Michele was a vegetarian, which allowed her to have an insight into the lack of vegetarian-friendly establishments. “As a vegetarian, I felt that market was under-served in Grand Rapids,” said Sellers. “Here, almost every restaurant that I went to, even salads, I would have to ask for no bacon, no chicken, no whatever.” This observation led to a business opportunity. “When you’re opening a place, you kind of want to tap into an under-served market. Not only as a service to those people that are underserved but also you kind of have a monopoly on the market.”
Initially, Sellers wanted to fill the menu with healthy vegetarian food such as salads and wraps, but Ryan Cappelletti, the mastermind behind several vegan menus in Grand Rapids and co-owner of Bartertown Cafe had different plans. “He said ‘that’s cool but vegetarians can get that anywhere,’” said Sellers. “If people are slamming back PBR, they want [crappy] bar food. After he put it to me that way, it made a lot of sense.” Following Cappalletti’s vision, Stella’s serves up typical bar food with a vegetarian twist. However, don’t be fooled into thinking it’s particularly good for you. “It’s vegetarian,” Sellers said. “It’s not health food.”
At its inception, the vast majority of the menu at Stella’s was in fact vegan, except for a small menu section titled “Pet Cemetery,” which featured several stuffed burgers. However, since then, meat has been added to the menu as a free option for the majority of items. It was her husband’s idea to add the option to the vegan items. “He wanted to broaden the appeal,” Sellers said. He didn’t feel that meat-eaters were coming here.” Vegetarians rest assured, however; your favorite options are still available. “We didn’t take away a single vegetarian thing,” said Sellers.
More to Do at Stella’s Grand Rapids
While waiting for your food to come, meander to the back of the restaurant and check out the various arcade games. These were Mark’s contributions to the space. Growing up in the 80s, Mark and his brother would spend time in video arcades competing with each other. “They kept notebooks of their high scores,” Michele said. Mark wanted an outlet for his love for video games, but Michele was averse to the idea of having one in the house, and Stella’s provided a perfect outlet. “It has become a very popular feature,” said Sellers.
Whiskey at Stella’s Grand Rapids MI
Whereas HopCat is built around the Sellers’ love for craft beer, Stella’s is built around whiskey. Over 200 different kinds of whiskey, to be more specific. While of course there are several beers available, including several Michigan craft beers on tap and a number of classic beers served in cans, including Blatz and Schlitz. Beers from the tap are served in mason jars, adding yet another quirk to Stella’s.
Stella’s is best described by Michele Sellers who said, “[Mark] likes whiskey, I like vegan food, and he likes video games. We figured we’d put them all together and see what happens.” The end result is a truly unique bar and restaurant that, once you find it, is absolutely worth your time.
Best Burger in America at Stella’s Lounge Grand Rapids
The Best Burger in America. Where would you expect it to be? If you said Grand Rapids’ own arcade/restaurant/bar/vegetarian and vegan haven, Stella’s Lounge, you’d be right! Having just received the honor from July 2012 issue of GQ Magazine, the local prestige of Stella’s unique atmosphere can’t be overestimated.
If you’re ready to run and try one, you should be aware that owner Mark Sellers is pretty sure it’s the Stella Blue that won Stella’s the honor; stuffed with bleu cheese and bacon, it’s hands down the most popular burger at the bar. Sellers said to The Rapidian, “We haven’t changed the recipe since we opened in May 2010,” adding that “The beef has no additives or preservatives, is 100% black Angus, and comes from farms in Michigan and Ohio. We hand-form the patties ourselves in our kitchen, rather than buying frozen pre-formed patties. We infuse the burgers with cheese and spices before cooking, and it oozes out all over when it’s hot. The burgers are stuffed.” Some of the other stuffings include white cheddar, jalapenos, and all manner of delicious local options that just taste better stuffed inside a beef patty.
Although Grand Rapids is proud of the recognition they’ve engendered, we are featuring Stella’s Grand Rapids for more than just their national popularity. One of the coolest things about Stella’s is their focus on buying local food and supporting neighboring businesses. As the West Michigan community gravitates towards such noble endeavors, it’s easy to see why Stella’s has been and shall remain such a Grand Rapids favorite.
Copycat Stella Blue Stuffed Burger Recipe
Stella’s burgers are hands down the best burger in Grand Rapids. GQ Magazine has even named it the best burger in America! All their stuffed creations are awesome (shout out to The Buffalo and Government Cheese Stuffed Burger) but their Stella Blue Stuffed Burger is pretty close to what dreams are made of.
They take big ol’ hunks of creamy blue cheese and unapologetically go meat-on-meat with bacon crumbles, all rolled up in a delightful 100% Black Angus beef patty.
The beauty in this burger is its simplicity. Duh, stuffing cheese into the meat instead of melting it on top as an afterthought—why didn’t I think of that? But, however easy it sounds, there’s an art to making your at-home stuffed creation taste Stella’s-worthy.
Tips for Making Amazing Copycat Stella’s Burgers
First: Use Angus beef. It’s a little pricier, but you’re making burgers not hamburger helper dagnabit!
Second: Chill it, don’t freeze it. A non-frozen burger has a light and moist texture to it in a way that frozen patties just can’t live up to.
Third: Know your grill. You can turn the most delightful burger into an overdone hockey puck if you don’t watch it. I ask my in-house grill master to spray both sides of the raw patties with a little cooking spray to help them slide off the grill with ease.
Fourth: When it comes to toppings, I like a super thinly sliced red onion, a crunchy piece of lettuce, and something to dip it all in (see the chipotle mayo recipe below!). Oh, and I like my buns toasted. Is that over-sharing?
How to Make Copycat Stella’s Blue Burgers
I must say, for this not being Stella’s burger, it comes pretty dang close. If you can get to Stella’s, you must; but if their downtown location is a little far from home (or if you just want to chow down in the comfort of your own sweatpants) here’s how to fake their famous burger.
- 1 lb Angus ground beef
- ½ cup blue cheese crumbles
- 6 slices of bacon
- 5-6 whole-wheat hamburger buns
- Cook the bacon until crispy. Let cooked strips cool on a paper towel, then cut or crumble the bacon into bits.
- Combine the ground beef, blue cheese, and bacon bits in a bowl. Go easy on your meat, yo. This is no time for a deep tissue massage.
- Form into patties. Make a thumb-sized indent in the middle of each to help combat plumping while cooking.
- Grill to desired firmness.
(Optional) Chipotle Mayo Spread
Stella’s Blue copycat burger alone is drool-worthy, but if you’re feeling extra saucy, I highly recommend a little chipotle mayo spread. Mix the mayo and chipotle adobo sauce together and spread generously on your burger buns.
- ¼ cup mayo
- 1 tablespoon sauce from a can of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
Try a Stella Blue Burger in Grand Rapids
While the at-home copycat Stella’s burger recipe is pretty amazing, GQ chose their Best Burger in America Winner for a reason. We recommend making a trip to Grand Rapids’ Stella’s Lounge to sample the fresh-made patties yourself!
Contributions to this article came from Chad Cramblet, Lyndsay Israel, and Dana Blinder


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Apparently Salwa Amin didn’t have a very Buckwild time while she was in the slammer, and she’s blaming her MTV castmates for abandoning her in her time of need!
Gunmen assassinate Libyan female human rights lawyer inside her own home hours after she cast her vote in national elections. Salwa Bugaighis was shot in the head
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A little shimmer goes a long way in a minimalist style. Cue this simple V-neck wedding dress for that perfect balance of glamour, elegance, and flourish. This gorgeous gown features Allover beaded tulle over glitter tulle, a deep V-neckline and deep V-back and beaded spaghetti straps. Shown with a matching detachable beaded flutter sleeve cape, sold separately.
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Music is a powerful tool that influences our emotions, thoughts, and physical and even mental health.
In recent years, research has shown that music can have a profound impact on our mental health.
Whether it’s listening to uplifting music to lift your mood or using music as a therapy to treat mental health conditions.
We should not underestimate the power of music.
In this article, we will explore five ways in which music influences our mental health.
1. Relieves Stress and Anxiety:
A study published in the Journal of Advanced Nursing showed that listening to relaxing music for just 20 minutes a day can reduce stress levels and anxiety by up to 21%.
This is because music changes our physiological responses, such as reducing blood pressure, slowing down the heart rate, and reducing the levels of cortisol, the stress hormone.
2. Improves Mood and Lifts Depression:
Music changes our mood and lifts our spirits, even when we’re feeling down.
A study published in the Journal of Positive Psychology found that listening to upbeat music can increase feelings of joy and happiness.
Also, research has shown that music therapy can be an effective treatment for depression, alleviating symptoms and improving mood
3. Enhances Cognitive Function:
They have also shown music to enhance cognitive function and improve brain function.
A study published in the journal Neuropsychology, Development, and Cognition showed that listening to music can improve memory, and attention, and even increase IQ scores.
This is because music activates many parts of the brain, including the areas that control language, attention, and emotions.
4. Promotes Relaxation and Better Sleep:
I have found music to be an effective tool in promoting relaxation and improving sleep quality.
A study published in the Journal of Advanced Nursing found that listening to soothing music before bedtime can improve sleep quality.
This is because music can help to slow down the heart rate, reduce blood pressure, and promote relaxation, making it easier to fall asleep and stay asleep.
5. Reduces Chronic Pain:
They have also found music to be an effective tool for reducing chronic pain.
A study published in the Journal of Pain showed that listening to music can reduce chronic pain by up to 21%.
This is because music activates the release of endorphins, the body’s natural painkillers, and also reduces the levels of cortisol, which can increase pain levels.
In conclusion, music influences our mental health in a variety of ways.
Whether it’s reducing stress and anxiety or promoting relaxation and better sleep, music can play a powerful role in improving our overall mental health.
For effectiveness’ sake, it’s important to find the type of music that works best for you and to make it a regular part of your self-care routine.
Note: I do not intend the information in this article as medical advice. If you are experiencing mental health issues, please visit any of the mental health organisations.


Epic Games have come under heavy criticism for adding some crazy features to Fortnite, but after the community lauded their decision to increase health after every elimination, Jack ‘CouRage‘ Dunlop, TSM’s Daequan Loco, Brett ‘Dakotaz‘ Hoffman and other high profile players can’t believe they’ve only gone and reversed the move.
Many people expected the v8.20 update to be a standard, run-of-the-mill patch to make some general fixes and add the new Poison Trap item that’s been advertised in the Fortnite Item Shop since March 25.
However, little did anyone know that Epic were going to completely reverse some of the changes made in public matches to not only health replenishments after kills, but also material farming, the material cap and more – sparking some stern opposition from pro players and streamers.
The v7.40 patch, which many regarded as the best update in Season 7, introduced a feature whereby players would have their health or shield increased by 50 for every elimination they recorded, but the developer is now saying that it resulted in an “unhealthy level of aggressive play” in the game’s Battle Royale mode.
That’s not all, though. The v8.20 update also lowered the amount of materials that drop when a player is eliminated, removed the 500 cap on mats and reversed the 40% increase in harvest rates.
Clearly, a lot of high profile players are confused by the changes, with the likes of Brett ‘Dakotaz‘ Hoffman, Jack ‘CouRage‘ Dunlop, and others posting messages of bemusement on their Twitter accounts on March 27.
Fortnite really removed health on elimination and faster material farming from public games…
— Jack “CouRage” Dunlop (@CouRageJD) March 27, 2019
Reverting health on kill after adding it for such a long time is the worst move u could make.. For casuals and pro’s :rolling_on_the_floor_laughing:
— Code: Svennoss (@Svenosss) March 27, 2019
WOW WHAT A GREAT PATCH. I CANT WAIT TO SPEND THE FIRST 15 MINS OF EACH GAME MINDLESSLY FARMING MATS.
— Muselk (@MrMuselk) March 27, 2019
4 Days TIL April Fools. There is still hope :sob::sob::sob::sob::sob::sob::sob:
— Daequan (@TSM_Daequan) March 27, 2019
These mechanics, Epic says, have proved to be very popular in competitive playlists since their arrival and will remain active in Fortnite’s new Arena game mode – which is the title’s first step into the world of ranked play.
With all of the negative feedback from pro players already out there for Epic to take a look at, it’s unknown if the developer would execute another U-turn and return these features in the future. For now, players will just have to adapt.


What is the difference between 409 and 410 stainless steel:
409—except for the addition of titanium, the cheapest model, usually used as a car exhaust pipe, is a ferritic stainless steel (chrome steel), suitable for welding, low cost, steam locomotive exhaust pipe, and fire row
410—Martensite (high-strength chrome steel), good wear resistance and poor corrosion resistance, suitable for pumping. Its chemical composition contains 13% chromium, 0.15% or less carbon and a small amount of other elemental alloys. The raw material is cheaper, magnetic, and hardenable by heat treatment. General uses include bearings, medical appliances and tools and appliance panels, and tensile parts.
410 430 430F 430LX stainless steel
410 stainless steel is equivalent to China’s 1Cr13 stainless steel S41000 (American AISI, ASTM). 0.01% carbon, 0.13% chromium 0.1 410 stainless steel: good corrosion resistance, machinability, general purpose blades, valves.
Heat treatment of 410 stainless steel: solution treatment (°C) 800-9000 slow cooling or 750 fast cooling
430 stainless steel has good corrosion resistance and general steel grade, thermal conductivity is better than austenite, thermal expansion coefficient is smaller than austenite, heat fatigue, adding stabilizing element titanium, and the mechanical properties of the weld site are good. For building decoration, fuel burner parts, household appliances, home appliances parts.
The 430F is a grade of steel with a free-cutting property on 430 steel. Used in automatic lathes, bolts and nuts.
430LX adds Ti or Nb to 430 steel, lowers C content, and improves processability and weldability. Used in hot water tanks, hot water systems, sanitary appliances, household durable appliances, bicycle flywheels, etc.


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Monsanto Corn at Farm Markets?
Sweet corn is ripe at the farmers’ market. I can’t get enough of it. Only one vendor had it this week, from a farm in the warmer valley to the south of us. The rest will ripen over the next couple weeks.
We know the farmers who provide our summer corn. They grow organically and pick the corn as close to market opening as they can manage. I don’t have to ask them if they planted genetically engineered corn.
Things are changing, however, not with the organic ears at my farmers’ market but with the sweet corn modified by chemical companies. Monsanto already sells seeds with built-in resistance to corn borer, rootworm and herbicide. The Roundup-ready corn ends up in cereal, chips, and dozens of other products already on supermarket shelves.
Now they have a triple-stack corn heading to farm fields. The harvest is aimed at the fresh-produce market. The corn has three added traits that make it resistant to insects and to Roundup. Fields can be blanketed with the herbicide without damaging the crop.
The Monsanto harvest will not be the first GM corn offered as a fresh product. You may already be eating Syngenta’s genetically modified corn if you live in Canada. Monsanto’s new corn will end up on shelves in the eastern United States. Where its pollen will end up depends on the winds.
“Eat fresh produce” is standard advice to those wary of genetically modified produce, but companies like Syngenta and Monsanto are changing that by moving more aggressively into the fresh-vegetable arena. Regulators in the U.S. and Canada have welcomed genetically engineered foods in spite of growing warnings (e.g., health risks, environmental hazards and failure to produce higher yields).
The same chemical company that produced Agent Orange has good reason to want our produce to depend on its herbicides. GM Watch’s brief history of Monsanto gives little reassurance their research on the safety of the new sweet corn will do anything more than protect the company’s bottom line.

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