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Nine different Penguins made the Top 100, but that doesn’t mean they will automatically make our list here. Some of those players were only in Pittsburgh for a short time, in one case just a year, and that isn’t enough to qualify them as one of the greatest players in franchise history.
Here are the 10 greatest players based solely on what each player did while donning a black and gold sweater:
Honorable Mention: Tom Barrasso
Goaltender of the back-to-back Stanley Cup champion teams from 1991 and 1992, Barrasso held a 226-153-53 record in his 12-year Penguin career. He also posted an .896 save percentage and 3.27 GAA during the highest-scoring era in NHL history.
Barrasso helped lead the team to 10 playoff appearances and two Stanley Cups during his tenure. He won all 16 playoff games, including 11 in a row, in 1992, and would have won the Conn Smythe Trophy if it weren’t for a guy named Mario. Barrasso was 11-0 with a .927 save percentage and 2.14 GAA in his final 11 postseason games that spring as he led the Penguins from back from a 2-1 game deficit to the New York Rangers in the second round and then went on to sweep the Boston Bruins and Chicago Blackhawks in the next two.
Incredibly, Barrasso also still leads the franchise in wins in an individual season with 43. He set that mark in 1992-93 when the Penguins won their only Presidents’ Trophy. It’s amazing that record still stands because it pre-dates the shootout era when games still ended in ties.
— Penguins History (@penguinshistory) January 25, 2017
10. Paul Coffey
He played just four and a half seasons with the Penguins, but Coffey makes our list as one of the best defensemen to ever play the game. In 331 games with Pittsburgh, Coffey scored 108 goals and 440 points. His 1.33 points-per-game average rivals Sidney Crosby and will likely never be repeated by a defenseman in franchise history.
Coffey scored 113 points in 1988-89 and then 103 points in 1989-90 with the Penguins, the two most prolific seasons ever by a Pittsburgh blueliner. Those were two of his four 100-point seasons in his career, an accomplishment a defender has only achieved 14 times in league history.
The Penguins traded Coffey in the middle of the 1991-92 season, so he won just one Stanley Cup with the team. He also won the Norris Trophy three times, but not during his time in Pittsburgh. Coffey only played longer for the Edmonton Oilers than he did the Penguins, but his stay in the Steel City still wasn’t long enough to place him higher on this list.
9. Marc-Andre Fleury
Hopefully one day Fleury will get his due as one of the greatest Penguins of all time. With 370 wins, a 2.58 GAA, .912 save percentage and 43 shutouts, Fleury owns every goaltending record in team history, and it’s not even close. He has more wins than the next two winningest goalies in Penguins history combined, and more than twice as many shutouts as Barrasso.
Fleury’s had playoff struggles over his career, but his postseason numbers are still better than Barrasso’s, and the 32-year-old also has a pair of Stanley Cup championships. In 2008 and 2009, Fleury led the team to back-to-back Stanley Cup Finals appearances, posting a .919 save percentage and 2.31 GAA with three shutouts.
With Fleury as the team’s No. 1 starter for 12 seasons prior to 2016-17, the Penguins have made 10 straight playoff appearances and will tie the franchise record of 11 as long as they hold onto a playoff spot this spring. Nicknamed “The Flower”, Fleury will also go down as one of the greatest “team players” and teammates of the Sidney Crosby era.
8. Jean Pronovost
Pronovost is one of two players on our list that pre-date the championship years. Mario Lemieux, Jaromir Jagr, Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin are the only Penguins with more goals in franchise history than Pronovost. He is fifth with 316 goals and seventh with 603 points on the all-time Penguins lists.
He played 10 seasons with the Penguins, and over his final nine years, Pronovost scored at least 20 goals a season and averaged 33.3 goals. He set a franchise-high with 52 goals and 104 points in 1975-76. Pronovost also still holds the record for the fastest goal in Penguins’ history, scoring six seconds into a game in 1976.
From 1973-78, he averaged 40 goals, and in his 10 seasons, he helped the Penguins to the postseason five times. He scored nine goals and 18 points in 29 playoff contests.
— Penguins History (@penguinshistory) January 23, 2017
7. Rick Kehoe
The forward finished just behind Pronovost with 312 goals but edged him with 636 points. He remains sixth in goals and fifth in points behind only Lemieux, Jagr, Crosby and Malkin.
Kehoe began his career with the Toronto Maple Leafs, but he joined the Penguins in 1974-75 and scored at least 27 goals in each of his first nine seasons with the club. In 1980-81, he averaged over a point per game for the second time in his career and set a new franchise record with 55 goals. He also won the Lady Byng Trophy that season.
He held the record for goals in a season and points in a career until Lemieux shattered all his records. Kehoe also scored four goals and 21 points in 39 playoff games.
— Penguins History (@penguinshistory) January 20, 2017
6. Kevin Stevens
For younger Penguins fans that don’t know Stevens, he was the Chris Kunitz of the 1990s. He brought a scoring touch and physical presence to the top line and made a living protecting the team’s superstar. He is the only player in franchise history with over 1,000 penalty minutes.
Stevens missed a lot of games because of his style, but he still averaged over a point per game during his Penguins tenure. He finished his days in a black and gold uniform with 260 goals and 555 points in 522 games, which was good enough for 1.06 points per game, ninth-best in franchise history.
From 1991-94, the power forward averaged 45 goals and 102 points per season and scored a career-high 55 goals in 1993. In the 1991 and 1992 playoffs, Stevens scored 30 goals and 61 points in 45 games.
— Pens Historical Soc. (@PensHistorian) January 11, 2017
5. Ron Francis
Perhaps the most underappreciated player in NHL history, Francis is fifth all-time in points and second in assists only to Wayne Gretzky. Francis spent seven and a half of his 23 years in the NHL with the Penguins, and during that time, he tallied 164 goals and 613 points in 533 games.
Pittsburgh acquired the former No. 4 pick at the 1991 deadline, and he proved to be the missing piece to the Penguins’ first championship team. In 1991, he scored seven goals and 17 points in 24 playoff games.
The following spring, he tallied eight goals and 27 points in 21 postseason contests and helped fill the void left by Lemieux when the latter broke his wrist in the second round against the Rangers. In the team’s first game without their superstar, Francis scored a hat trick to help even the series at two. Pittsburgh wouldn’t lose again that postseason.
During his Pittsburgh tenure, Francis also won the Lady Byng Trophy twice (1995 and 1998) and the Selke Trophy once (1995). His best statistical season with Pittsburgh was in 1993 when he recorded 24 goals and 100 points.
4. Evgeni Malkin
“Geno” became the fourth-leading scorer in franchise history before turning 30 and passed Pronovost for fourth on the team’s all-time goals list last week. He achieved that despite missing 176 regular-season games over the first decade of his career. Malkin is sixth all-time in franchise history with 1.18 points per game.
In 2009, he became the first Russian player to win the Conn Smythe Trophy, leading the Penguins to their third Stanley Cup. He scored 14 goals and 36 points in 24 games that postseason. Last spring, he tallied six goals and 18 points in 23 postseason games as he carved his name into Lord Stanley’s Cup a second time.
Crosby has been widely considered the best player in the game for a decade, but there really isn’t a huge gap between “Sid the Kid” and Malkin. Very few can take over a game like Malkin, and at his very best, he is arguably more dominant than Crosby. That potential was on display in the 2009 playoffs, especially in the Eastern Conference Final, where the Russian forward scored six goals and nine points in a four-game sweep.
Malkin has won the Art Ross trophy twice, leading the NHL in scoring in 2008-09 and 2011-12. He also won the Hart Trophy in 2012 and the Calder Trophy in 2007. Without a doubt, he is the biggest snub among current players from the NHL’s Top 100 player list.
3. Jaromir Jagr
Jagr is still second on the Penguins’ all-time list in goals, assists and points, and this season became the second-leading scorer in NHL history. Only Gretzky has more points than Jagr and only Gretzky and Gordie Howe have more goals.
Before current Florida Panthers teammate and Pittsburgh-native, Vincent Trocheck was born, Jagr had already won two Stanley Cups. Prior to the birth of No. 1 pick, defenseman Aaron Ekblad, Jagr already had 199 goals, 489 points and an Art Ross trophy.
During his time in Pittsburgh, Jagr won the scoring title five times and the Hart Trophy once. He scored a career-high 62 goals in 1995-96 and then 127 points in 1998-99. Jagr has continued to play well with the seven other teams he’s played with since leaving Pittsburgh in 2001, but he’s never led the league in scoring again or won the Stanley Cup with any other team.
In the postseason, Jagr scored 65 goals and 147 points in 146 games with the Penguins. He also remains the franchise’s all-time leader in plus/minus (plus-209) and game-winning goals (78).
2. Sidney Crosby
Crosby cemented his legacy last summer with a Conn Smythe Trophy and a second Stanley Cup championship. That gave him the edge over Jagr on our list despite trailing him in goals, assists and points.
However, Crosby likely won’t trail Jagr for long. No. 87 is 14 assists and, ironically, 87 points, from passing Jagr on the Penguins’ all-time list. Crosby should pass Jagr in both categories by the end of 2018. “Sid the Kid” is also just seven points away from becoming the third Penguin to reach the 1,000-point mark. Barring the worst slump in his career, he will achieve that mark in under 800 games and before turning 30.
There aren’t many trophies Crosby hasn’t won. In addition to the Conn Smythe, he’s won two league MVP awards, two scoring titles and a Richard Trophy for leading the league in goals with 51 in 2009-10. With an NHL-leading 28 goals and 55 points at the All-Star break, Crosby has a chance to add to his trophy case this season.
If he can also lead Pittsburgh to another Stanley Cup this spring, becoming the first team to repeat in nearly two decades, or win a third championship at some point in the coming years, it isn’t inconceivable to think Crosby could challenge for the top spot on our list when his career is finished.
1. Mario Lemieux
The term “Pittsburgh legend” comes to mind when thinking about “Super Mario”. If not for his injuries, many believe he would have challenged Gretzky for several all-time NHL records. As it was, Lemieux finished with 690 goals and 1,723 points, which places him in the top 10 on both lists, and he did it all with the Penguins.
He scored at least 100 points in each of his first six seasons in the NHL, recording a career-best 85 goals and 199 points in 1988-89. That season, he became just the second player to score 70 goals in two seasons and the fourth player to score 50 goals in 50 games. Lemieux was also the only player to score 13 shorthanded goals in one season, and his nine hat tricks in 1988-89 are the same amount of hat tricks Crosby has in his career.
Lemieux won the Calder Trophy in 1984-85 and then captured six scoring titles in a nine-year span starting in 1987-88. In two of the three seasons where he didn’t win it, he missed significant time due to back problems. “Super Mario” won scoring titles in 1991-92 and 1992-93 despite missing 18 and 22 games in those seasons, respectively. In the spring of 1993, he returned from cancer to lead the NHL in scoring and win the MVP.
He retired after winning his sixth Art Ross trophy in 1996-97, but three years later, he returned to the ice and continued to average more than a point per game for the next three seasons. From his return in 2000 until his retirement in 2006, he led the league in points-per-game average.
Despite all the awards and playing success, Lemieux is the greatest Penguin, and will likely remain so, because he saved the franchise…twice. The excitement he brought to the rink helped bring the Penguins out of bankruptcy in the mid-1980s. Then, he bought the team when it was in trouble, threatening to fold or move in 1998.
Without Lemieux, there is no hockey in Pittsburgh today, and behind his leadership, the Penguins are tied for the most Stanley Cups since 1990.


Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid chairs a meeting in Dubai. File / WAM
A total of 88 Dubai Government services are now being provided through a single digital application, “Dubai Now.” Dubai's citizens and residents have been able to transact over Dhs4 billion on the application so far.
Hamdan Bin Mohammed said, "I have overseen the progress of the Dubai Paperless Strategy over the past two years, and have now directed all government entities to work with Smart Dubai and ensure all services are delivered via Dubai Now, gradually eliminating all individual entity applications."
The Dubai Paperless Strategy was launched by Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed in February 2018 to digitise all internal and external government to consumer transactions, ensuring all transactions are 100 per cent paperless.
Sheikh Hamdan said, "I am proud of the accomplishments of my team, which has successfully delivered on the challenge of transforming the Dubai Government to become paperless. The inter-government cooperation between Smart Dubai and 15 partnering entities to provide government services digitally is a testament to Dubai’s firm belief in what a city can achieve in less than two years with strong collaborations."
"Following the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, we have successfully transformed the working culture and service delivery model in the Dubai Government to ensure customer happiness is always at the core of all government services," he added.
Dr Aisha Bint Butti Bin Bishr, Director-General of Smart Dubai, expressed her gratitude to Sheikh Hamdan for his continuous support and close follow-up on the progress of the implementation of the Dubai Paperless Strategy.
"Where leaders across the globe are still unsure about how to make their cities fully paperless, we in Dubai have achieved great results thanks to the vision of our leadership and support of our government partners. We hope our achievements will act as a benchmark for all other cities wishing to implement their respective paperless strategies," she said.
So far, the 15 entities that have made significant progress in their digital transformation as part of the Dubai Paperless Strategy are the Dubai Land Department, the Roads and Transport Authority, the Knowledge and Human Resources Authority, the Dubai Airports, the Dubai Police, the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, the Department of Economic Development, the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing, Dubai Courts, the Dubai Municipality, the Dubai Public Prosecution, the Dubai Health Authority, the Community Development Authority, the Federal Authority for Identity & Citizenship — Dubai, and Dubai Customs.
According to the new scheme, government employees will receive an average salary increase of ten per cent.
Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, has approved the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Dubai Government employees in the presence of Sheikh Maktoum Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and First Deputy Chairman of the Executive Council.
The 'Saving Scheme' will be supervised by the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) in partnership with several international investment firms that provide attractive and safe investment opportunities.
Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, issued Executive Council Resolution No.05 of 2019 approving the payment of select Dubai government fees and fines in instalments.
Elon Musk on Monday showcased the Tesla humanoid robot called 'Optimus' who greeted his followers with a 'Namaste', while performing a couple of Yoga postures comfortably.
The humanitarian and relief aid, which were carried on board of 28 aircraft in implementation of the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, benefitted as many as 6,386 families.
Islamabad High Court Chief Justice Aamer Farooq on Monday ruled that Imran Khan be shifted to Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail from the Attock district jail, where he is currently incarcerated in the cipher case.


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US military intelligence officials revealed this week that Iran is building what looks to be a scaled-down, simplified model of the USS Nimitz aircraft carrier — complete with its fleet number, 68.
According to a report in Israel's Haaretz newspaper, the ship is more of a barge than a carrier, not really capable of carrying or launching aircraft. Experts suspect Iran is building it for propaganda purposes. Iran might, for example, create a video of its forces sinking the replica and try to pass it off to its citizens as a great military victory. Is this a sign that Iran thinks its recently warmer relations with the US might sour again?
“If you would kindly spare me that mission, it will be better,” Suleiman Abu Ghayth remembers telling his leader. “No, I insist that you speak,” bin Laden told him. And that's how Imam Abu Ghayth became bin Laden's official spokesman after Sept. 11. He went before a camera, just hours after the World Trade Center attack, and laid out the rationale for al-Qaeda's attack on America.
Now Ghayth is on trial in the US for his role. If convicted, he could spend the rest of his life in an American prison. The Atlantic has been following his trial.
Afghanistan is about to embark on historic elections determining the country's future. So instead of a holding an annual music festival, the government supported a music competition with the aim of getting out the youth vote. Afghans were invited on TV, the web and social networks to write songs that encourage civic pariticpation and voting.
Organizers were surprised by the number of submissions they received — and how many were in the hip hop or rap genre. But Afghanistan is a country with a strong tradition of oral storytelling, as PRI's The World reports.
Historically, the Vatican has had a close relationship with the largely Catholic mafia. They didn't necessarily cooperate, but the Vatican didn't exactly criticize the mob, either. That changed on Friday when Pope Francis, who has become known for challenging tradition, urged the mafia to repent — or face going to hell.
According to Al Jazeera, Francis made his comments during a memorial for more than 800 victims of mafia violence at a church in Rome. "There's still time to not end up in hell, which is what awaits you if you continue on this path," he said.
Tim Whewell of the BBC just returned from the Central African Republic, where the situation is grim. Officials have been clamoring for more peacekeepers and warning that religiously-motivated ethnic cleansing will be unstoppable without added troops. Whewell saw that reality first hand.
Whewell told PRI's The World how he met a local priest who has given refuge to about a thousand Muslims in his church compound. The refugees were forced to flee their homes as Christian Anti-Balaka militias killed any Muslims they found. Militiamen have demanded that the priest, Father Justin Nary, turn over the Muslims. He refused and paid them off to buy time — but the milita hasn't gone away. The only thing keeping the situation stable now is a contingent of African Union peacekeepers.
The hottest place in the northern hemisphere in February, according to this blog from Weather Underground, was Abu Na’Ama, Sudan, which hit a blistering 107.6 degrees on Feb. 28. Well, the temperature keeps climbing. It was 111 degrees in Abu Na'Ama on Thursday.
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On February 21, 2023, the EPA and the Center for Biological Diversity (CBD) reached an agreement for the Agency to meet deadlines for reducing smog in parts of California and Texas that have some of the nation’s worst air pollution, according to the CBD.
The agreement was the result of a lawsuit filed by the CBD and Center for Environmental Health challenging the EPA’s failure to ensure that San Diego County and eastern Kern County, California, and Texas’s Dallas-Fort Worth area have plans to address “serious” nonattainment of smog standards. The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. Northern District of California court.
Under the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) of the Clean Air Act (CAA), the EPA is required to set NAAQS for six pollutants that are common in outdoor air, are considered harmful to public health and the environment, and come from numerous and diverse sources. The pollutants are:
- Carbon monoxide
- Particulate matter (PM)
- Nitrogen dioxide
- Sulfur dioxide
“The Clean Air Act (CAA) requires that EPA review the NAAQS every five years to ensure their adequacy,” a post by the Environmental & Energy Law Program at Harvard Law School says. “The review process is a multi-stage, robust review of the current science that requires significant expert input. If a standard is tightened, there is a cascading effect on air quality policies and programs across the country. States and local regions must ensure that the sources of pollution in their jurisdiction decrease their emissions, so that the region can meet the new, more stringent national standard.
“Under the Trump administration, EPA weakened the five-year review of the NAAQS, by eroding the science-based review process and altering the membership requirements of the Clean Air Science Advisory Committee (CASAC). The Biden administration’s EPA has reinstated the CASAC membership requirements and is reviewing the science underlying the 2020 ozone and particulate matter (PM) NAAQS.”
Ground-level ozone, commonly known as smog, is linked to human health problems like asthma attacks and can cause premature death. Those most at risk include older adults, children, and people who work outdoors. Ozone pollution also contributes to the climate crisis by harming plants and limiting their ability to reduce greenhouse gas pollution.
“We’re pleased that people suffering from some of the nation’s worst air pollution will finally get some relief,” says Victoria Bogdan Tejeda, a staff attorney with the CBD, in a CBD press release. “This agreement starts the process of ensuring that states and the EPA will do the work required by the Clean Air Act to clean up this dangerous pollutant.”
“This agreement gets the EPA back on track in addressing the dangers of smog pollution in communities and regions that desperately need cleaner air,” notes Kaya Allan Sugerman, illegal toxic threats program director with the Center for Environmental Health, in the press release. “We shouldn’t have to sue the EPA to ensure that no one has to breathe air that fails to meet even the most basic health standards set by law. But we are committed to making sure the agency does its job to clean up dangerous air pollution.”


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Pelican Bay at Port Lucaya 01/01/04
Reviewers Rating: Great
Trip Report Pelican Bay Hotel Port Lucaya Grand Bahama Island
Dec. 26 – Dec 31, 2003
HOTEL AND AIR - I booked the trip through Expedia. Airfare from Dallas-Ft. Worth to Miami and Miami to Freeport, 5 nights at the Pelican Bay in a standard room and airport transfers was $1695. I booked the trip in August. We left DFW at 6:15 am and arrived in Freeport at 12:00 noon. It seems to be easier to get through customs if you arrive earlier in the day. We only waited in the customs line for 10 minutes. I heard of several people who got in later waiting up to an hour. I also heard that if you come in on the ferry, the wait was even longer and getting your luggage was a huge hassle. Our taxi was waiting for us outside. We were at the hotel by 12:45. The hotel was great! I can’t say enough nice things about the staff and the property. Even though check in is 3:00, they had out room ready.( I also asked for a 2:00 check out when we departed and they were happy to accommodate me with that for no extra charge.) We were given a welcome drink and a short tour of the property. The room was very nice – nothing fancy. It was fairly large with 2 double beds. I was traveling with my 19-year-old daughter. You can also get a king size bed. Every room has a large covered balcony with 2 nice chairs and a table. Our room overlooked the pool and the marina. There is a TV with cable (large selection of channels, including HBO and Disney), a table with 2 chairs, a large wicker chair and a 6-drawer dresser. There is also a small refrigerator, a sink and a coffee maker. The bathroom is like an average American hotel – tub with a shower. They deliver a faxed copy of highlights from the New York Times in the morning and mints and the next day’s weather report at night. There is a complimentary continental breakfast every morning with sweet rolls, bagels, English muffins, cereal, yogurt, fruit, hard boiled eggs, coffee, juice and tea. The Yellow Fin Bar and Grill is a great option for meals. We found the prices and quality of the food very good and ate there several times. There are 2 swimming pools and a Jacuzzi. The second pool on the other side of the property was usually deserted. There is also a ferry that comes about every half hour to the Port Lucaya Marina. You can charge food and drink to your room there. There is also a ferry to Taino Beach. They are building more suites on the property and another pool with a swim up bar. There is some construction at the entrance that will be finished soon. There is a walkway to the Port Lucaya Marketplace (3 minutes) where you can eat, drink and shop. You can get towels at the reception desk for the pool and the beach. You can rent the safety deposit box in your room for $3 a day (well worth it). For a one time charge of $5 per person, you get a wrist band that allows you access to the Sheraton-Westin across the street, also well worth the money.
FOOD - All of the following are in the marketplace next to the hotel. We ate at Pisces restaurant - $50 for two including drinks. The food and the service were very good. It is better to get there early – they have a long wait after 7:00. We also ate at the PUB at Port Lucaya – about the same price as Pisces, however the service was not very good. Most restaurants and bars add a 15% tip to your bill, so the service varies. We ate at Fat Man’s Nephew. The food was excellent but the service was extremely slow. Try the Guava Duff for dessert. We found it to be a bit expensive for the amount of food you get. Go early if you can, they had an hour wait after 6:30 pm.
PORT LUCAYA MARKETPLACE - I found the marketplace very clean with interesting native items for sale. You can bargain with the vendors. The native Bahamians are great people – very friendly and helpful. There are many places to choose from to eat. Most have a menu outside. There are also a Dominoes and a Subway. The opportunities for shopping are numerous. There are many high end stores – Versace, Cartier, etc. and many jewelry and perfume stores. I enjoyed the local vendors at both ends of the marketplace in the open-air booths. There is a drugstore and a camera store. There are also many restrooms and telephones (you need a calling card). There are also many women braiding hair. There were not really pushy – Just say no. We never felt unsafe or hassled by anyone.
ACTIVITES – You can spend lots of money doing all the different activities that are offered. UNEXSO – This is right next to the Pelican Bay. You really need to make reservations for their activities ahead of time. I did this by e-mail. http://www.unexso.com They fill up very quickly. They have many different activities. We did the Swim with the Dolphins. The cost is $169 per person. It is a bit pricey but worth every penny. You go on a boat to Sanctuary Bay, about 15 minutes. You are given some basic information about the dolphins then the group of 10 is divided into 2 groups. The first group gets about 30 minutes in the water to swim with 2 dolphins. The other group watches from the dock. The dolphins are very interactive and seem to love to swim and play with the people. Then each person gets about 5 minutes alone with the dolphin while the dolphin does some tricks. Then the next group does the same. This is an awesome experience!! They also have a Dolphin Encounter that goes out with this group, but there were about 50 people and from what I could see, they most just watched the dolphins do tricks and they got in the water with the dolphins only long enough to take a picture. This activity cost $70.
PINETREE STABLES – We went horseback riding at Pinetree. $75 per person. My daughter really enjoyed this. Basically, you just walk the horses on a trail through the pine forest, the mangrove forest and out to the beach. The horses really didn’t want to go into the ocean. It is a pretty beach next to the Island Seas Resort. It is an interesting activity. E-Mail: firstname.lastname@example.org
EAST END CAVE EXTRAVAGANZA – I booked this through Expedia when I booked my air and hotel. It was $30 a person. It is done through Forbes Charter. I have a few complaints about this tour. You call to book your day when you get to Freeport. I asked the representative about lunch, as the tour was scheduled from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. She said it was not included and there would be no opportunity to buy lunch anywhere. So I did not bring much cash . They were suppose to pick us up in the lobby of the hotel at 9:10 but did not arrive until 9:35. Then we picked up groups of people at several other hotels. The bus was an old New Jersey Transit bus. Then we stopped at a convenience store for snacks and a bathroom break. We drove out to Lucayan National Park. We visited 2 caves. Not really worth seeing – really just large carved out places in the rock. However, then you walk across the mangroves to the Gold Rock Beach, which is stunning. It is one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. You spend one hour at the beach and then the driver took us to the Banana Bay Restaurant for lunch. Since the Forbes rep had said there would be no opportunity to buy lunch, I really didn’t have enough money to buy more then a couple of Cokes. The beach around the Banana Bay is beautiful. It would be better to rent a car for a day and go to the Gold Rock Beach on your own and spend your time there.
SHERATON/WESTIN/OUR LUCAYA – This is a beautiful resort area directly across the street from Pelican Bay and the marketplace. There is also a newly opened Isle of Capri Casino on this property. There are several different hotels. We went into 3 of them just to look. This is where you need the wristband. If you have a wristband, you have access to all of the facilities. There were a lot of security guards around and they seemed to be watching to make sure you had a wristband. The Sheraton seems to be mostly for families with children. We looked in a few rooms and they seemed to be very standard. The Breakers Cay is a very large multistoried hotel. This seemed to be also a lot of families. The Westin had a very elegant lobby and seemed to be more couples, as did the Lighthouse and the Lanai Suites. The Lanai Suites were beautiful and seemed to be the quietest. The beach is really nice. Again, with your wristband you can use the chairs on the beach. The beach near the Lighthouse/Lanai Suites was the quietest with the least amount of children and no wave runners or banana boat rentals. The further down the beach you go, the more active it becomes. The Infinity Pool next to the Lighthouse/Lanai Suites is beautiful. It appears to disappear into the ocean. Well worth going to look at even if you don’t want to swim. Wave Runners Bar and Grill is ridiculously expensive. $2.50 for a small glass of Coke. There are two or three more pools on the property that you can use if you purchase the wristband. The Sugar Mill Pool is also beautiful as is the Serendipity Pool. They also have a water park like slide for the children.
DEPARTING – The airport is kind of a mess when you depart. You will need most of the two hours to get through it. You go through US customs at the Freeport airport before departing which is nice to get it over with. However, you do have to carry your luggage around with you quite a bit. Pack light. We spent most days in our bathing suits and really needed very few clothes.
CONCLUSION - I did enjoy Grand Bahama Island. I have spent a lot of time in the Florida Keys and in Cancun and in Playa Del Carmen. GBI is expensive as far as food and entertainment go, but you can find good deals out there. I heard several people complain about the Viva Fortuna and the Crowne Plaza. My suggestion would be to stay near the Port Lucaya area. There is a lot to do there and no need to rent a car for more than one day. They do drive on the opposite side of the road. They also take US money. I brought most of my money in $1 and used my MasterCard. Few people take American Express and there is a charge for using traveler’s checks. Email me with any questions.
The Westin at Our Lucaya Beach & Golf Resort
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Large Grand Bahama beach and golf resort
- Located on Grand Bahama's south shore, the Westin hotel and its companion property make up a 372-acre beach resort.
- The 749 air-conditioned guestroomsmost offering ocean viewsfeature Westin's signature Heavenly Beds and Heavenly Baths.
- Resort attractions include four large pools, a casino, two golf courses, a health spa, and 10 restaurants in a shopping/dining village.
Sheraton at Our Lucaya Beach & Golf Resort
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Large, family-oriented beach and golf resort
- The Sheraton, set on a half-mile-long Grand Bahama beach, shares 372 acres with a companion hotel.
- The 550 casual, air-conditioned guestrooms feature Sheraton's Sweet Sleeper Beds, comforters, and spacious tub/showers.
- Attractions include a children's activity center, two golf courses, water sports, and a shopping/dining village.
Atlantis- Paradise Island Coral Towers
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Medium-priced tower in water-themed Atlantis resort
- Flanked by 11 million gallons of water attractions, this tower lies between Atlantis' other two towers in location and price.
- Tropical guestrooms include full, furnished balconies and water or non-water views. The lobby features an atrium waterfall.
- The Atlantis beachfront resort includes a health spa, casino, water-sports lagoon, and the world's largest tropical marine habitat.

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Bhubaneswar is the capital city of Odisha, a state in eastern India that is known for its rich cultural heritage, diverse wildlife, and scenic landscapes. Bhubaneswar is home to some of the most magnificent temples in India, such as the Lingaraj Temple, the Mukteshvara Temple, and the Srikalahasti Temple. It is also a hub of art and crafts, with workshops that showcase the traditional Pattachitra paintings, wood carvings, and metal works.
Bhubaneswar offers a variety of attractions for travelers who want to explore the history, culture, and nature of Odisha. Whether you are looking for a spiritual retreat, a cultural immersion, or an adventure-filled getaway, Bhubaneswar has something for everyone. In this article, we will introduce you to 15 best places to visit in Bhubaneswar that will make your trip unforgettable.
Places to visit in Bhubaneswar
Lingaraj Temple: This is an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, which is believed to have a natural linga that emerged from the earth. The temple has a magnificent architecture and a serene atmosphere. It is one of the most visited temples in Odisha.
ISKCON Temple: This is a beautiful temple built by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) in 1991. It is an alternative to the famous Jagannath Temple of Puri, which is restricted to Hindus. The temple has a spacious hall, a garden, and a museum that showcases various aspects of Krishna culture.
Hirakud Dam is a large dam built on the Mahanadi river in 1956. It is one of the largest dams in Asia and provides irrigation and hydroelectric power to several states. The dam also offers scenic views of the surrounding hills and forests. It is a popular destination for boating, fishing, and camping.
Parasurameswara Temple is another ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, which was built in 650 A.D. The temple has a unique feature of having one thousand lingas in its north-west corner. The temple also has intricate carvings and sculptures that depict various aspects of Hindu mythology.
Rajarani Temple is an old temple that was originally known as Indreswara Temple. It was renovated and expanded by King Rudra Pratap Singh in 1800 A.D. The temple has a blend of Hindu and Islamic styles of architecture and houses several deities such as Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, Lord Subhadra, and Goddess Durga.
Bindu Sarovara is a sacred water tank that is believed to be formed by the tears of Lord Shiva when he was separated from his consort Parvati by Lord Rama. The tank also has a legend associated with it, which says that if anyone throws a coin into it, they will get their wish fulfilled.
Nandankanan Zoological Park is one of the largest zoos in India, which houses over 2000 animals belonging to 200 species. The zoo also has a marine aquarium that displays various aquatic creatures such as dolphins, sharks, turtles, and seahorses. The zoo also offers various activities such as safari rides, boating, bird watching, and nature walks.
Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves are two ancient rock-cut caves that date back to the 2nd century B.C.E. They are located on the banks of the Mahanadi river and contain some of the finest examples of Pattachitra paintings, which are traditional Odia folk art forms that depict stories from Hindu epics.
Odisha State Museum is one of the oldest museums in India, which was established in 1861 by King Khandagiri DevaRaya. The museum displays a rich collection of artifacts and sculptures from various periods and regions of Odisha’s history and culture. Some of the notable exhibits include terracotta figurines, bronze idols, ivory carvings, coins, weapons, musical instruments, and paintings.
Dhauligiri Hills: These are three hills located near Bhubaneswar that offer panoramic views of the city and its surroundings. The hills are also known for their natural springs that provide fresh water to the city. The hills are ideal for trekking, camping, bird watching, and photography.
Dhauli Shanti Stupa is a peace pagoda monument that was built on the site of the KalingaWar, which was one of the bloodiest wars in history. The stupa is located on the Dhauli Giri Hills, which are also known for their natural springs and scenic views.
Rajarhat is a residential area that is known for its colonial architecture and heritage buildings. The area has many old mansions, churches, and museums that reflect the history and culture of Bhubaneswar. Some of the notable places to visit in Rajarhat are the St. John’s Church, the Rajarhat Museum, and the Rajarhat Art Gallery.
Sundari Lake is a man-made lake that was built in 1955 by King Tribhuvan Narayan Singh Deo. The lake is surrounded by gardens, parks, and monuments that create a beautiful scenery. The lake also offers boating facilities and a musical fountain show at night.
Deras Dam, a large dam in Odisha, was built on the Mahanadi river in 1956. It is one of the largest dams in Asia and provides irrigation and hydroelectric power to several states. The dam also offers scenic views of the surrounding hills and forests. It is a popular destination for boating, fishing, and camping.
Chandaka Reserve Forest is a wildlife sanctuary in Odisha that covers an area of 175.79 square kilometres. It is home to many species of animals and birds, especially elephants, leopards, and peacocks. It also has a rich diversity of flora, including teak, sal, bamboo, and orchids. This forest is a popular destination for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts.
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SYMPTOMSIt is the immune system which fights infections, and it does this by triggering defenses against invading bacteria. The antibodies and antitoxins of this system recognize these foreign bodies and send white blood cells to attack them. With his immune system weakened, a person is less able to withstand Epstein Barr virus, candidiasis, food allergies, arthritis, multiple sclerosis, cancer, etc. Infections occur more easily. The person is more susceptible to colds, infections, and viruses.
CAUSESAutoimmune disorders can result from conditions ranging from rheumatoid arthritis to kidney disease. Unrelenting stress, chronic allergies, chronic infections can exhaust the immune system. Medicinal drugs, such as cortisone, prednisone and chemotherapy cause immune depression! Beware of them! Other causes of a weakened immune system are vaccinations and immunizations against common childhood and epidemic diseases. The thymus gland seems to be the most affected by this weakening. The thymus gland is especially important due to its production of T-helper cells.
Prolonged stress, or toxic exposure to chemicals or radiation can weaken the immune system. Severe infections can both result and cause it. An example of this would be allergies (resulting from immune malfunction) which follow a severe case of rheumatic fever, hepatitis, mononucleosis, or other acute viral or bacterial disease. Lack of proper rest is yet another cause.
Yet another cause are nutritional deficiencies. Some natural healing specialists believe that any infectious disease may be considered an immune deficiency problem.
The taking of aspirin has been linked to Reye's syndrome, asthma, low birth weight and birth defects. Meat contains hormones, antibiotics, and bacteria which brings on disease. Alcohol, nicotine, and a high-sugar diet weaken the immune system. Air pollution is yet another problem (move out of the city!) Hypothyroidism can also result in immune deficiency. Marijuana, cocaine, and the morphine family are other culprits. Mercury amalgam fillings are yet another incipient cause.
Eat lots of fresh fruit and vegetables. Obtain adequate protein from vegetables, not from meat. Eat broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbage, onions, garlic, and similar worthwhile food. Skip the junk food.
High doses of vitamin A in the form of carrot juice (beta carotene) are especially helpful. That, along with vitamin C, may be the most important vitamins for the immune system. Essential fatty acids (fresh or newly purchased flaxseed oil is especially good); zinc at 50 mg, three times a day; selenium at 300-900 mcg per day, germanium at 50 mg/day.
Vitamin B complex, especially B6, B12, folic acid, and pantothenic acid. Vitamin E: 400-800 units.
Herbs include echinacea root, dandelion, red clover, and kelp.
ENCOURAGEMENTWhen the soul surrenders itself to God, a new power takes possession of the new heart. A change is wrought which man could never accomplish for himself. By faith in His overcoming strength, obey all the Word of God, and you will be blessed.
SYMPTOMSIt usually begins suddenly with fever, fatigue, arthritis and/or joint pain. Those with it are frequently misdiagnosed as having rheumatoid arthritis. Ninety percent of lupus occurs in women in their 30s. Other symptoms include a characteristic facial "butterfly" rash, severe hair loss, and papular skin lesions. This rash forms over the nose and cheeks in something of a butterfly shape (which tends to intensify because of sunlight).
The skin lesions are small, yellowish lumps. They leave scars when they disappear. ("Lupus" means "wolf" in Latin; indicating the rough-skinned appearance it gives to the skin.)
Also generally present are kidney disease (in 50% of those with lupus) and low white blood cell count.
All this, in turn, produces inflammation of the joints and/or blood vessels, affecting many parts of the body.
Sometimes the first appearance of the problem is an arthritic-like condition, with swelling and pain in the joints and fingers. Severe cases can affect the brain and heart.
Sometimes the central nervous system is affected, and deep depression, amnesia, seizures, or psychosis can result.
CAUSESLupus is an inflammatory disease of the connective tissue. It has been classified as an autoimmune disease, since the body is attacking itself.
Ultraviolet rays in the sun can trigger the first attack. Stress, childbirth, fatigue, infection, chemicals, and certain drugs can also bring it on.
TREATMENTDr. Max Gerson used a careful, very nourishing diet, including vegetable and fruit juices and vitamin-mineral supplementation to eliminate lupus in his patients, but the dietary change had to be total or no progress was made. All meat, gravy, fats, junk food, fried food, soft drinks, caffeine, alcohol, etc. had to be eliminated from the diet. The diet had to be low in fat and salt (thus helping the weakened kidneys).
It is best to eliminate all unsaturated fats. Fats quickly become rancid and, in that form, harm the connective tissue, and wear away the myelin sheath which covers the nerves.
Avoid eating alfalfa sprouts, for they contain canavain which, in your body, replaces its arginine.
A vegetable juice fast would be very helpful.
Do not take birth control pills; they can intensify the lupus.
Up to 10% of the lupus cases originate by taking medicinal drugs (New England Journal of Medicine). Pollutants, additives, chemicals, and certain foods can also bring it on. When the cause is drugs, the kidneys or nervous system are generally not affected, the lupus is a milder case, and it tends to stop when the drug is no longer taken.
Parasites are associated with lupus. The parasites excrete droppings which interfere with body functions. Until the blood stream is cleansed and the parasites removed, healing cannot commence.
Allergies can be another causative factor. Search them out and eliminate them. Here are several to consider: beef, cow's milk, wheat, corn, ammonia, hair spray, formaldehyde, perfume ethanol, pesticides.
Those with Raynoud's disease should live carefully, for they are also prone to contracting lupus. Those with lupus are often misdiagnosed as having syphilis. Lupus is not AIDS. HIV destroys the body's immune system, but lupus is one's immune system destroying his body.
Obtain enough rest and exercise. Avoid all stress.
Echinacea, yucca, red clover, pau d'arco, and goldenseal are helpful herbs.
ENCOURAGEMENTGod's faithful ones have ever been able to obtain help from Him. Give Him your heart, and He will fulfill all your needs. In His strength, you can obey all that He commands in the Bible.
SYMPTOMSA variety of symptoms keyed to a lack of mucous-secreting glands to not function properly: dry or parched mouth, burning throat, trouble chewing or swallowing, gritty or sandy eyes, eyes which feel like they have a film over them.
Other symptoms include tooth decay, joint pain, digestive problems, dry nose, dry skin, lung problems, vaginal irritations, muscular weakness, kidney problems, burning tongue, and extreme fatigue.
CAUSESSjogren's syndrome (pronounced SHOW-grens) is a chronic autoimmune disease which was first identified by a Swedish physician, Henrik Sjogren, in 1933.
As an autoimmune disorder, Sjogren's syndrome causes the body's immune system to work against itself, destroying mucous-secreting glands, including salivary and tear-producing tissues.
Although not life-threatening, Sjogren's is progressive, debilitating, and can permanently damage the eyes and mouth if symptoms are not treated.
When Sjogren's occurs alone it is considered "primary." When patients also have an additional connective disease, Sjogren's is called "secondary." These other diseases include rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, polymyositis (inflammation of the muscles), scleroderma (thickening and stiffening of the skin) or poyarteritis nodosa (inflammation of the arteries).
Anyone at any age can be afflicted with this disease. In the U.S., estimates run to 200,000 to 4 million; of which 90% are women.
Because each symptom affects different parts of the body, physicians and dentists often treat the symptom which applies to their field as minor and of little consequence.
Tests are available to diagnose the disease. The cause is, so far, unknown. And, to date, there are no known cures. The treatments, some of which are noted below, only help a person live with the condition, rather than solving it. Yet, if it can save your eyesight or an internal organ, it is worth it.
TREATMENTYou can learn much more about this condition by contacting the National Sjogren's Syndrome Association, P.O. Box 42207, Phoenix, AZ 85023 (800-395-NSSA); they will send you free literature.
Or contact the Sjogren's Syndrome Foundation, 333 North Broadway, Suite 2000, Jericho, NY 11753 (516-933-6365).
They will tell you that artificial tears (eye drops) and salivas, ointments and ant-inflammatory drugs are among the treatments prescribed.
We asked one individual we know, who has Sjogren's and believes in, and regularly uses, natural remedies, and were told this:
Women with this problem produce too much estrogen, in relation to the amount of progesterone they make. So purchase progesterone cream and rub in on the belly.
For the eyes, add 1/4th tsp. of table salt (or its equivalent in seawater) to one cup of water, bring it to a boil, then let it set until it is tepid. Put some of this in the eyes every so often. Do not use store-bought salt, because it contains aluminum, which may damage the eyes. Take emulsified vitamin A, and use torula yeast. Black walnut husk tea may help.
Also see "Dry Tear Ducts."
ENCOURAGEMENTChrist is our present, all-sufficient Saviour. In Him all fullness dwells. It is our privilege to know that Christ will be with us, guiding us even to the end. Trust and obey Him. He will give you grace to do it.

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facebook really does have a tendency to make ppl show their true colours lmao
and no im not erasing the names they commented on a public page boohoo
How are they gettin so mad about this
"hey sexual assault is bad" "SJW FEMINIST PROPAGANDA THIS IS THE END, HASHTAG GAMERGATE"
what I don’t understand is why wanting to stop sexual assault is a bad thing —such a bad thing, apparently, that bros throw will indignant entitled tantrums about it, in a public forum, and attach their names to it as though it isn’t damning evidence of their callous disregard for others. like, how does someone make these kinds of comments and not step back and be like “wait, did I really just say that?” do they not notice or just not care how indefensible that shit is?
I mean, if you’re not for preventing rape, then what ARE you for?
of all the things to be angry about, you choose to be angry that a company pays lip service to sexual assault prevention? really? are your priorities really that fucked?
this is what is going on in scotland right now.
dont ignore this.
there is NO coverage of the rioting on the news which is why its so important that you dont ignore this.
please stay safe if you live in scotland.
my partner actually went to the yes rally in george square a couple days ago and said the no guys were indeed doing nazi salutes
we are not making this up there’s video and photographic proof of neo nazi attacks
please educate yourselves and if you’re in Scotland keep yourselves safe
Scotland has been building up to voting on whether they should become Independent from the United Kingdom since 2012, the Idea’s been in the works since the ’50s. Yes voters want to be independent, No voters want to stay in the UK.
The parties backing Yes are the snp, the…

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A local lawmaker says the Illinois House got it wrong in passing new rules regarding allowing people to register on Election Day. The House and Senate have approved a measure that would allow same day voter registration as well as increase the early voting period.
The new rules also say voters will no longer have to show an ID when voting early. Republican House member Dwight Kay of Glen Carbon says the bill is Chicago Democratic politics at its worst:
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Supporters say on election day last month, a new rule that allowed same day registration increased voter turnout, but Kay and other Republicans said Democrats offered no proof to support the claims. The bill now goes to the governor for his signature.


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Oasis Fresh Market has added a program for its customers that incentivizes the purchase of fresh fruits and vegetables, important staples of a healthy diet.
The market at 1725 N. Peoria Ave. opened a year ago to end the food desert drought that had plagued that area for nearly 15 years. The lack of a full-service grocer has been a contributing factor in health disparities between those neighborhoods and other sections of Tulsa.
Before it opened, data showed that in Tulsa City Council District 1, where the market is located, 93% of the population had limited access to fresh, affordable, quality food, compared to 19% of other Tulsans. Life expectancy in the area is 11 years shorter than in south Tulsa neighborhoods.
Oasis has changed that lack of access by offering an array of fresh options.
To encourage customers to purchase more fresh, healthful items, it has become the first Tulsa store to offer Double Up Oklahoma, a program of Hunger Free Oklahoma since 2019. The program is funded by the USDA GusNIP Program and through the support of the George Kaiser Family Foundation, Ascension St. John and the Tulsa Area United Way.
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The program matches the value of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program dollars spent to buy fruits and vegetables at participating farmers markets and grocery stores, up to $20 per day.
The goal is to help families on a low-income budget better afford fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs. It also helps local farmers sell their products.
Most of the vendors participating in Double Up Oklahoma are at farmers markets and mobile markets. Only 10 participants are stores, and eight of those are in rural areas.
This is the type of programming designed for Oasis Fresh Market, which is not a typical grocer. It is more of a community center serving as a partner in improving quality of life for its customers.
That means coming up with programs and outreach beyond thinking of food options on the shelves.
Owner A.J. Johnson has spoken about data on the economic and health challenges experienced by his neighbors. That information leads the decisions on the types of food and healthful eating education offered to customers and on ways to keep food affordable.
Double Up Oklahoma addresses both of those issues.
It is no secret that the more calorie- and sugar-packed foods are cheaper than fresh options. Families with limited income tend to choose those items to have enough for everyone.
Now customers at Oasis Fresh Market can get more for their SNAP dollar. They can get more apples, oranges and leafy vegetables for salads instead of a prepackaged carton of doughnuts.
We congratulate Johnson and his staff for successfully finding programs that benefit customers and for leading the way to improve health outcomes for Tulsa.


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Portugal will face defending champions Argentina in the final of the FIFA Futsal World Cup after beating Kazakhstan on penalties in Lithuania.
A 4-3 win in the shootout after the semi-final had ended all-square at 2-2 after extra time sent Portugal through to the tournament's showpiece encounter at Kaunas Arena.
Tiago Brito scored the decisive spot-kick as Portugal, who finished fourth at the last edition of the competition in 2016, booked their place in their first Futsal World Cup final.
Following a goalless first half, the match sprung into life in the second period as Pany Varela gave Portugal the lead after 23 minutes.
Kazakhstan, also seeking their maiden title, sent the contest into extra time thanks to Dauren Nurgozhin.
Douglas turned the match on its head by putting Kazakhstan in front early in the additional period.
Portugal went in search of an equaliser and found it courtesy of Bruno, whose goal left penalties as the only way to separate the two teams.
Argentina yesterday beat Brazil 2-1, courtesy of goals from Cristian Borruto and Alamiro Vaporaki.
The final and third-place playoff are scheduled for Sunday (October 3).


More than 300 people crowded into the Naperville City Council chambers and spilled out into the street Monday night to protest a proposed 30-day moratorium on construction because of projected water shortages in the rapidly expanding Du Page County suburb.
Many carried signs proclaiming ``No Moritorium on Water`` and wore fluorescent orange badges reading ``Ban Sprinkling, Not Jobs`` in an attempt to influence council members.
It was 9 p.m. before the council began hearing from residents, builders and contractors on the proposed ban`s ill effects. The discussion trailed late into Monday night.
At issue is a proposed ordinance to halt construction for a month because of the heavy demands that new structures place on water usage. Water shortages this month in Naperville, one of the Midwest`s fastest-growing suburbs, prompted residents` complaints that development is outpacing the city`s ability to provide adequate water for its 56,000 residents.
That opinion was not shared by many at Monday`s council meeting.
``We are in the heart and height of a very productive period,`` said Mark Harrison, executive vice president that Northern Illinois Homebuilders Association, based in Du Page County. ``This will be a tremendous hardship if contractors have to stop for 30 days. This will affect local plumbers, merchants, bankers, all the way down to secretaries in title offices.``
Estimating that 2,000 projected single-family units in Naperville alone this year will create 3,500 jobs, Harrison said: ``The cost of those homes would be $200 million. To shut that down for a month would be terrible.``
He said realty agents in neighboring towns have noted that Naperville appears to have a problem, and ``when a community has a problem, it is not desirable to potential buyers.
``This is not a water problem but a water management problem,`` he said. The association has favored a July and August ban on new sod. It also said it will help the city build two more wells, in addition to one planned, by prepaying for water connections in new subdivisions.
The city has considered requiring wells to be on-line before demand and developers to fund well construction before the development, said Allan Poole, director of the Naperville Water and Wastewater Department.
After water shortages hit June 8, the city banned lawn sprinkling, car washing and filling large swimming pools and placed the construction ban on the agenda for Monday`s council meeting.
This has been the area`s driest spring since 1971 and the third-driest of the century.
Several council members have reported receiving threatening telephone calls over the ordinance, which received preliminary approval in an emergency meeting last Tuesday night, Councilman Arthur Collins said Monday.
The city council is reportedly split over the issue, which is supported by members of the city administrative staff.


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Magical Artifice and Artificial History in the 'Roman de Perceforest'
The 'Roman de Perceforest' contains fascinating and original portrayals of magical artifice, which have intrigued scholars of Old French for many decades. It is also a peculiarly overt project of 'artificial' history, filling in a lacuna of Arthurian genealogy: King Perceforest's dynasty in pagan Britain. Under the umbrella of 'artifice', this thesis seeks to understand and explore the author's sense of his own artifice - that of writing a fictional history - through the text's portrayals of magical artifice, and artifice in other forms. Magic was a polemical topic in the late middle ages, and the matter of fiction appears similarly thought-provoking!

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Muscat: Thirty per cent of chief information officers (CIOs) in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) are now scaling and refining the results of their digital initiatives, according to Gartner’s annual global CIO survey. This is an increase from 27 per cent last year.
Digital has become a paramount focus for local CIOs in 2019. “Digital business has reached a tipping point among GCC CIOs,” said Partha Iyengar, distinguished vice president and research analyst at Gartner. “Not only are more local CIOs applying their digital initiatives at scale, but 32 per cent of them are positioning digital initiatives as their No. 1 priority for 2019 ahead of operational excellence (27 per cent).”
The GCC sample represents $283 billion in revenue/public-sector budget and $7.8 billion in IT spending. IT budgets in the GCC are projected to increase, on average, by 2.8 per cent in 2019.
The increase in CIOs scaling their digital business initiatives enables their organisations to change business models and look to IT for help.
“Scaling of digital business makes business model change inevitable,” said Iyengar. Forty-one per cent of GCC CIOs report that their organisations have already changed business models or are in the process of doing so. The CIO’s role in the business model change is pivotal.
“Sixty per cent of respondents in organiaations experiencing business model change are taking the leading role or are heavily involved in that change,” Iyengar added.
For 32 per cent of GCC organisations making a business model change, the major driver is evolving consumer demands, which include reacting to culture changes and preserving brand reputation. The survey showed that GCC CIOs are focusing their efforts on improving the customer experience by making engagement with their organisations easier (62 per cent), and using digital business to reduce service costs (46 per cent).
Spending on disruptive technologies will increase this year, and IT budgets in the GCC are projected to rise, on average, by 2.8 per cent in 2019. Artificial intelligence (AI) is identified as the No. 1 game-changing technology in 2019 by 38 per cent of GCC CIOs. Data analytics is at No. 2, identified by 22 per cent of respondents.

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Cineworld (CINE) -7.59% after losses in 2020 exceed $3bn
Cineworld (CINE) reported a $3.01bn loss for the year to end-December 2020 as revenues cratered due to the closure of its estate during the pandemic.
Cineworld Group (CINE) closed 7.59% down in London on Thursday after the cinema chain reported losses of more than $3bn for last year.
This deficit is a vast decline considering that it posted a $212m profit back in 2019, though it was almost inevitable following the closure of its entire estate due to the global COVID-19 pandemic.
Cineworld’s cinemas have not been open since the start of the respective lockdowns in the US and the UK in early 2020, so it is perhaps no surprise that revenues also cratered from more than $4.3bn to just $852m.
There is a glimmer of hope in the form of reopenings this spring though, with Cineworld set to start trading again in the US on Good Friday (2nd April) and in the UK a month later (17th May).
To prepare for this roadmap, Cineworld said that it had tapped investors for $213m, which will add to the $200m US tax refund that it will have at its disposal.
Cineworld believes that this will be enough to support the company as it tries to get back to some sort of normality this year.
When cinema-goers return next month, they will be able to watch Godzilla vs. Kong after a deal was agreed with Warner Bros. for a limited showing.
A wider release of Mortal Kombat will also follow later in April, though people will have the option of viewing the blockbusters on the Disney+ streaming service when they launch.
Cineworld chief executive Mooky Greidinger said in a statement that he did not expect the closure of its estate to go on for so long.
He added: “Looking forward, Cineworld enters 2021 confident about the next chapter in our development; not least the intention to reopen our cinemas starting April 2.”
Despite the optimism, CINE shares traded lower on Thursday and eventually closed -7.59% at 95p.
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Coronado Historic Site
More than 700 years ago, on the fertile west bank of the Rio Grande just north of Albuquerque, the Tiwa people settled Kuaua Pueblo. Coronado Historic Site is named after the Spanish explorer Francisco Vásquez de Coronado, who camped near here with his soldiers in 1540. Kuaua, which means “evergreen,” was abandoned during the late 16th century.
A square kiva, excavated in 1935, revealed mural paintings now deemed the finest precontact mural art in North America. Visitors, accompanied by a ranger or docent, may descend into this sacred site. Reconstructed adobe walls echo the original pueblo.
The Visitor’s Center, which was designed by architect John Gaw Meem, features 14 original murals on display along with artifacts and information. An interpretive trail winds through the ruins, and ranger-led tours are available.
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Sports Advertising Photographer Tim Tadder, and renowned GGI/digital artist Mike Campau teamed up yet again, this time on a project sponsored by the Aspetar Orthopedic Sports Medicine Center in Doha, Qatar to create an extension of their unique sports series launched in the Summer of 2012.
Using Qatar's ultra modern Aspire Zone, which features the world's largest indoor sports facility as a location, Tim shots some of Qatar's top athletes, while Mike used location images to inspire the CGI backdrops.
Carefully crafting the lighting to match the playing landscapes and props Tim photographed the athletes in full action and Mike then created the environments. Once the elements were all combined with effects and color grading, the team had another winner of a series.
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Kelvin and Becky
Kelvin's 1953 Pontiac Chieftian
The car was purchased already chopped and was used as a daily driver for a few years until it was time to finish it to the standard it deserved. Body was removed for work to start on the frame. Air bags were fitted to the rear and dropped spindels to the front. Engine is a SBC and TH400 transmission. Front grill is made up of Pontiac and Buick parts. Rear window is 46 Ford.
Kelvin's 1930 Model A Tudor Sedan
The Sedan is chopped 5" and channeled 4". Engine is a Flathead V8 linked up to a Toyota 5 speed box
Becky's 1951 GMC Pickup
Becky imported this truck back in 2003. Its completely stock except for a chevy 10 bolt rear axle. Untill recently the truck as been used as a daily driver.
Becky's hemi Coupe
We bought this old 1930 Model A Ford back in winter 2007 from a guy in Minnasota. Eventually got it in the country in Spring 2008. Done a little bit of work to it and got it MOT'ed and registered by the Summer.
We used it stock for a while but the old girl kept breaking, first the gearbox then the rear axle and the final straw was when the fan decided to let go and destroy the radiator.
The decision was then made to take her off the road ready for the rebuild. The running gear was sold on and a set of 1932 chassie rails were purchased. power for the Coupe is now a Desoto 330 Hemi.


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Sport Clubs are part of the competitive sports program at the CRC, and all 40+ clubs compete inter-collegiately. However, the real benefit of sport clubs lies with the welcoming culture each team provides for its members. Whether it is practicing, competing, socializing, or even learning the sport, sport club student leaders provide a fun and engaging atmosphere for Georgia Tech students. To begin your journey, contact the sport club(s) you are interested in for more information.
Sport Club Award Recipients 2021-2022
Sport Club of the Year
What is the club's proudest moment from this season or year? While we are always proud of the hard work our swimmers put in to win meets, this year our team has been working extra hard both in and outside of the pool to pull off hosting College Club Swimming Nationals. With 69 swimmers competing and even more who qualified, we’ve had plenty of our swimmers swimming countless laps to bring home a trophy this year. But beyond the water, there is an even larger effort run by our Meet Director, the nationals committees, and our team volunteers to make one of the largest swim meets in history happen. This year’s nationals will have 2000 swimmers from 120 teams across the country and we are so proud to make this event possible for the college club swimming community.
What are some club accolades that you would like for us to share? Won first place at the following meets: Auburn, Clemson, USC and twice at home meets.
Female Athlete of the Year
McKenzie Tuttle (Equestrian Club)
4th year Biomedical
What is your proudest moment from this season or year?
- My proudest moment of the season was our first competition at Mississippi State. We hadn't competed in a year and a half due to the pandemic and had many new members who had not been to an IHSA show before. At the farthest competition we had travelled to date, and without our coach, we came together and took home the champion ribbon! It was a great weekend of learning and bonding, and I was super proud of the whole team.
Male Athlete of the Year
Ty Parrillo (Roundnet Club)
4th year Civil Engineering
What is your proudest moment from this season or year? My proudest moment of this year was after our elections and our new officer board was elected, our new officers were running practice, and I looked around at about 30 people having fun playing roundnet and it really hit me how wonderful a community we built. As a freshmen, myself and some others started a club with about 6 people and we currently have 35 club members that have roundnet as a source of community, exercise, competition, friends, and family. It made me proud to watch the new officer board running practice and feeling confident that this club would be around for a long time, continuing to be a source of positivity for Georgia Tech students for years to come

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The chaos that was the final laps at Wall Stadium Speedway last Saturday benefited at least one driver.
Ken Heagy, a NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour driver who has been competing for 25 years, tied his second-best career finish with a seventh-place effort in the Jersey Shore 150.
Behind the wheel of the No. 18 Buoy One Seafood Chevrolet, Heagy started 22nd, but stayed on the lead lap at the end of the race, and when others ran into trouble, the veteran was able to sneak his way around without much damage en route to the strong finish.
“Riverhead Raceway can have some weekly shows like that, but that was probably the craziest race I have been in for a while,” Heagy said. “We were happy to be in that position, but we were really concerned because we were having some motor issues. I thought we had a carb issue, but as we came across the line at the finish, the car died and it wouldn’t fire back up. I locked it up not to run into Rob Summers and when I tried to start it back up, it wouldn’t start. So we were really lucky.”
Heagy’s history behind the wheel doesn’t just include Whelen Modified Tour races. The Calverton, New York driver has competed at Riverhead on Long Island on a weekly basis before — a bullring with tight corners and short straightaways that forces drivers to be up on the wheel and ready for anything. His sponsor, Buoy One Seafood, has been with him for more than 10 years supporting his efforts.
“We only ran a couple of full seasons, and we just basically ran when we could,” Heagy said. “It’s the same way for us now, we get through the week we are running, and then we worry about the next week.”
Heagy welcomed Buddy Loecher to the team recently and he feels like that could have been the move to put them in the position to make gains on the track.
“We’re always working on it,” Heagy said. “Buddy came on with us a few years ago and we started working on it more and he isn’t afraid to try some different things and neither am I. We spent the winter trying to think of something new to try, because I’m getting older and it isn’t getting any easier. It seems to be going better for us.”
The seventh-place finish at Wall was certainly a confidence builder for his entire team.
“It definitely felt good, I had been a little bit down on myself lately. Even in practice, we weren’t super fast, but the car was comfortable to drive,” Heagy said. “We aren’t able to throw a bunch of tires on and that is tough for us. Being really comfortable in the car is important, and my guys were really happy. That’s the main thing.”
For now, Heagy is looking forward to the next two races on the schedule. The Whelen Modified Tour will visit Seekonk Speedway on Saturday, June 1, before a stop at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park just four days later on June 5.
“I tell my guys, no matter what happens, we are going to race hard, and we all make mistakes, but when I get out of the car at the end of the day we are all going to go have a beer and laugh about it,” Heagy said. “At the end of the day, we have to go out there and have a good time.”
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Newborns are delicate and fragile individuals. The little feet kicking and finger grabbing makes you fall in love more and more each second you spend with them.
Babies need love and protection. And that protection is given through their nutrition. Appropriate and adequate feeding is very important during a child’s first months of life. They need calories, proteins, fat and minerals. Good nutrition will ensure that your baby has good protection against diseases.
What To Feed
Newborns needs to follow a strict diet. This includes what they can eat and how often they should eat.
1. Breast milk
Breast milk is the ideal nutrition for every newborn. It contains all the nutrients needed for a healthy and complete growth. Breast milk contains antibodies which fights infections and diseases and protects your baby from getting sick.
Furthermore, breast milk is always available. It’s ready to eat anytime and anywhere, as long as you and your baby are together.
Breastmilk is a whole and complete meal. Breastfed babies don’t need extra food and or water until they turn 4 months old.
Breast milk is designed by your body to suit your baby’s needs. Its contents changes and adapts to your newborns changing needs as they get older. The taste of breastmilk also changes with what the mother eats, so babies get introduced to the taste of solid food even before they’re old enough to eat them.
Research has proven that antibodies and good bacteria which promote health are present in breast milk, which are passed down from the mother’s body. They fight against bacteria and other germs. They also boost your baby’s immune system and prevent conditions like respiratory tract infections and gastroenteritis.
Breastmilk is rich in healthy fats, which is essential for brain development.
Breastfeeding also promotes bonding between mother and child through skin-to-skin contact.
2. Baby Formula
Infant formula, or baby milk, as it is sometimes referred to as, is a manufactured version of breastmilk. It is the only safe substitute to breastmilk for an infant below 12 months of age.
Most baby formulas are made from cow’s milk. Other milk options include goat milk and soy milk. The milk is modified to resemble breast milk, so that babies can digest it easily.
Baby formulas are enriched with vitamins, fats, minerals and calories, just as in breastmilk. They are made under strict regulations and formula producing companies have to follow strict guidelines in order to get their products on the market. Just make sure to choose the golden standard quality, certified organic and trusted brand formula, like Kendamil Stage 1.
Baby formula comes in 3 forms:
- Dry powder form. This is the most common form of formula. It is powdered and should be mixed with filtered water before being fed. It is the most affordable form and has a longer shelf life.
- Concentrated liquid form: this formula form is not as common as the powdered form, but it is much easier to prepare. Preparation is made by diluting the concentrate with filtered water in a 1:1 ratio.
- Ready-to-eat form: as its name suggests, there is no preparation needed. They come in 2-, 4- and 6-ounces bottles. This means your baby will be able to finish the whole bottle in one feed and there will be no leftovers. There is no refrigerating required and can be served anywhere and at anytime
Furthermore, infant formulas are made in 2 types:
Organic formula: organic formula is made from the milk of organic farm animals. Its ingredients must consist of at least 95% organic products in order to attain organic status.
- Inorganic formula: these are made from farm animals under strict regulations, but do not require any specific organic certification.
Baby formulas have added ingredients that mimics that of breast milk. These added ingredients provide your baby with protective agents against infections, as well as promoting healthy growth and development.
Prebiotics and probiotics are included in baby formulas deliver healthy bacteria to the gut of infants, which aid in digestion and prevents gastrointestinal problems like diarrhea, constipation and bloating.
You can find the best organic baby formula on the website: organicsbestshop.com.
3. Mixed Feeding
There are so many reasons why some mothers, and even doctors, advise mixed feeding.
For a busy mum who can’t afford to feed her newborn every 2 or 3 hours, or a mother who can’t produce enough breastmilk, this is the best option.
Doctors generally recommend mixed feeding for premature babies (babies born before 32 weeks of gestation), babies with a birth weight of less than 1.5 kg, infants who are very ill or are having stunted growth.
There are quite some challenges that come with mixed feeding. The biggest one being the baby rejecting mother’s breast after getting used to the bottle.
This can be solved by breast feeding more than bottle feeding. Keeping a good eye contact with the child while breast feeding also builds a strong connection between the mother and the child.
4. Vitamin D Supplements
Breast milk may not provide enough vitamin D for your newborn. Especially during the winter time or rainy seasons when there isn’t enough sunlight.
Ask your doctor or pediatrician about including Vitamin D in your baby’s diet before you go ahead with it.
Baby Feeding Guide
Newborns are required to feed every 2 to 3 hours, which equals 8 to 12 feedings per day. However, you can feed your baby whenever they are ready for it.
Signs that your baby is ready to feed include – lip smacking, sucking of fingers and crying.
You must wash your hands thoroughly before each feed.
If you’re bottle feeding, either expressed milk or baby formula, your baby’s feeding equipment must be washed and sterilized before and after each feeding to ensure that bacteria and other harmful foreign bodies don’t find their way into your baby’s food.
For whatever input your baby makes, there will be an output. Your newborn should have at least 5 wet diapers a day. If your baby is having less, then there’s a cause for concern.
It is typical for babies to vomit after feeding. This is due to gulping down milk too fast or being over. It is usually not a cause for concern, unless there is blood present in the vomitus.
If you notice any of these symptoms, call or visit the next hospital immediately:
- Bloody stool
- Dark colored stool
- Yellowing of skin and eyes
- Blood in vomitus
- Crying associated with vomiting
- When your baby vomits out everything they eat


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This could include:
Exposure therapy (desensitisation)
Exposure therapy involves gradually increasing the length of time you're exposed to your phobia.
For example, if you have agoraphobia, a fear of open spaces and public places, you might start by going outside your house for a very short period of time, before gradually increasing the length of time you spend outside and the distance you travel from your house.
Exposure therapy can be a very effective way of enabling you to cope with your anxiety.
Other self-help techniques
Other self-help techniques include:
- relaxation techniques – a series of physical exercises that help you relax and control your breathing
- visualisation – combines relaxation and breathing techniques with mentally visualising how you'll successfully deal with a situation that could cause anxiety
- self-help groups – a useful way of meeting others with similar experiences and sharing ways of coping
Mental health apps
There are a number of NHS-approved mental health apps you might find useful.

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Throughout their working day, a barista will have many different responsibilities. If you are considering a job as a barista, read on to find out everything that you’ll need to know from how to make coffee to maintaining machines and cleaning at the end of your day. These days there are many new barista jobs as coffee shops become more and more popular and an increasing number of restaurants and other business want to add better-standard coffee to their menu due to customer demand. Working as a barista can be a lot of hard work, but it’s also a fun job that gives you the chance to learn a new skill and become more knowledgeable about coffee.
Starting the Workday
The first thing that a barista will do when starting their workday and setting up their machine is to run shots through the portafilters. These are known as ‘seasoning shots’ and are carried out to make sure that any cleaning solutions, debris, and anything else that might have settled in the machine overnight are thoroughly first out before you make the coffee for your first customer. While doing this, the barista can also check where their grind is and adjust it if needed.
One of the first things that you are going to learn on barista training jobs is espresso extraction. For the barista, it’s important for them to be fully aware of the recipe and variables that they use to make the perfect espresso. This can sometimes vary depending on where they work, for example, some coffee chains use a certain type of beans for their espresso. Just like making cocktails or baking cakes, to make the perfect espresso you will need to know how much of each ingredient you need and which variables you are in control of to make sure that your shot comes out as desired.
Luckily, there are only two ingredients in an espresso shot: fine ground coffee and water. The more precisely you measure the ingredients when making espresso, the more consistent your shots are going to be. A barista is in charge of the following variables:
Grind: Grinding the coffee is where the preparation work begins when making espresso. A high-quality burr grinder is usually the standard for professional baristas in a commercial setting, as this will produce more consistent, even coffee grounds, making it easier for the water to extract all the coffee flavors evenly. Tightening or loosening the grind can be done by the barista to adjust the grind size. For espresso, fine grounds are important.
Dose: The dose refers to the amount of coffee that is placed into the portafilter and will vary depending on the size of the basket that you are using. The dose that you use should fit within the range that the basket is designed for. Baristas can dose in several different ways, but the main thing here is consistency. After lots of practice, baristas can become very good at simply eyeballing the dose. However, many use scales or coffee dosers to ensure that they get it right each time.
Distribution: Another simple yet important part of the recipe is the distribution. Once you have placed your coffee in the filter basket, you might need to move the grounds around a little to ensure that the bed of coffee is as even as possible. You can do this in several ways. Some baristas will gently use their finger or even use a distribution tool to move the grounds, while others just tap the edges of the portafilter, which causes the grounds to move around in the basket.
Tamping: Once the coffee grounds are evenly distributed, tamping is an important step in the process that involves compacting the coffee grounds into the portafilter. Tamping creates some space between the coffee and the group head and makes sure that the coffee grounds are evenly packed for an even extraction.
Working as a barista is not all about learning how to make the perfect espresso, though. Another of the main things that you are going to learn when you undergo barista training is how to achieve the perfect steamed milk for different espresso-based drinks like lattes and cappuccinos. There are two phases involved in making steamed milk. These include the stretching phase, where air is introduced to provide the milk with texture, and steaming, where the caramelized sugars in the milk are brought out using heat.
Milk that has been correctly steamed and textured before adding it to the coffee is going to enhance the coffee’s flavor and bring out the sweetness of the espresso. Using steam to heat up milk alters its chemical composition, leading to a different flavor that perfectly blends with espresso.
Things to Consider When Steaming Milk
If you have just started out training to work as a barista, learning how to steam milk for the first time can be a daunting experience. There are a few things to keep in mind that can make your experience easier and help you get the perfect steamed milk faster.
- Always start using cold milk. Whole milk is usually easier to texture compared to skim milk.
- Choose the correct size of milk pitcher for the amount of milk that you want to steam.
- Spend some time practicing pouring only the amount of milk that is needed for the drink that you are making into the right size of steaming pitcher. When pouring milk into the pitcher, it’s important to bear in mind that steaming is a process that can cause the amount of milk you use to double in volume.
- Introduce air at 100 degrees by holding the steam wand tip just under the surface of the milk.
- Plunging the steam wand further into the milk is referred to as ‘rolling’ the milk, creating a rapid swirling movement, and bringing the temperature up to 140 degrees. Ideally, you will need to hold the pitcher by the handle at all times because it should be too hot to touch.
- Gently tapping the pitcher on the counter will help you remove any bubbles of air from the pitcher, while swirling it gently keeps your steamed milk smooth and helps you avoid any separation.
The main things to avoid when steaming milk include:
- Moving the pitcher around in a circular motion
- Moving the pitcher up and down
- Leaving the pitcher set down while the milk is steaming
Cleaning the Espresso Machine and Its Parts
Another main responsibility that often falls onto the barista is to make sure that the espresso machine and its parts are kept perfectly clean and well-maintained. After the end of the shift, the espresso machine will need to be cleaned to keep it in good working order and make sure that it is fully prepared for the next working day. To clean the espresso machine, start by removing the portafilters and baskets and soaking them in hot water combined with an espresso machine detergent for several minutes. Detergents will often cause damage to handles, so make sure that the handles are not exposed. Then, rinse them with hot water.
You will also need to backflush the machine using filter and espresso machine cleaner. This is usually dropped into a slot in the machine designed for a cleaning tablet or in smaller machines, placed in the portafilter. Flush the water through in increments of ten seconds and continue the procedure until the water runs clear. Some large commercial espresso machines will have a dedicated cleaning button that you can simply press to start the process after adding the cleaning tablet, so this will depend on the type of machine that you use as a barista. Spend some time cleaning inside of the group head and remove all the parts including baskets, portafilters and drain trays to clean them and underneath them.
Finally, the espresso grinder part of your machine should also be cleaned on a regular basis. Most baristas will do this job weekly, but this will depend on the volume of coffee that you are making per week using the machine. You can use a coffee grinder cleaning product weekly and use a vacuum cleaner to fully clean the grinder to ensure that all coffee oils and coffee bean particles are removed fully from the burrs. Then, use hot, soapy water to thoroughly wash the hopper. This will prevent espresso beans from building up in the hopper and becoming rancid, impacting the taste of the coffees that you make with the machine. To maintain the hopper and grinder on a regular basis, make brushing out excess grounds from the inside of the doser and wiping down the inside and outside of the hopper with a dry paper towel a nightly job.
Training to work as a barista can provide you with new job skills or simply something that you can use at home to make perfect coffee. During training, you will learn all the basics of making espresso, espresso-based drinks, and proper coffee machine maintenance and care.


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iPhone 5 Outscores All iOS Devices, Flagship Androids In Purported Geekbench Results
The only thing which we officially know about the processor inside the iPhone 5 is that it is, according to Apple, much faster (up to twice) than the previous chip which was featured in the iPhone 4S. According to the alleged benchmark result above, an iPhone 5 purportedly scored a whopping 1,601, which is more than twice the score of the iPhone 4S (with one word of note: it appears that no iOS device has ever scored more than 800 in Geekbench).
We’re advising you to treat this with a usual dose of skepticism but, if the above results are indeed legit, Apple’s new A6 chip (about which we’ve recently learned that it is a completely custom SoC) outscores, as far as this particular benchmark application is concerned, flagship Android devices like the Samsung Galaxy S III (which scored 1560*, though the Jelly Bean update should push it back on top) or the Asus-made Google Nexus 7 (and its 1,591* score). The benchmark also seems to confirm the fact that the new iPhone has 1GB of RAM.
Update: Our own, global (quad-core) Galaxy S III outscored the one reported by 9to5mac. We got 1747, so keep that in mind for the context above (also, thanks ehismanj in the comments for his results). Our Nexus 7 scored 1380 and out global HTC One X scored 1447.


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AFL Hall of Famer Harry Beitzel passes away
AFL Hall of Famer, legendary AFL/VFL commentator and umpire, and International Rules founder Harry Beitzel has passed away aged 90.
Hall sees no fame in infamous punch
Malcolm Blight says modern coaches aren't letting players display their skills enough in the AFL.
Rioli inducted into AFL Hall of Fame
The AFL Hall of Fame inducted six new members on Tuesday night, Richmond great Maurice Rioli one of six inductees.