Covered, suspension, cantilever, truss: no matter your preferred bridge style, there’s something for you to behold on America’s roads and byways. These structures stand not only as exceptional feats of modern engineering, but also as landmarks and designators of place. Each one is a significant reminder of its city’s history and stands as a testament to the ability of American’s to build stunning structures to transverse rivers and oceans.
The Brooklyn Bridge — While there’s so much to love about America’s quaint, covered bridges, nothing quite compares to its steel and stone behemoths. The Brooklyn Bridge may be one of the most famous bridges in the world, but it also has a rich, storied history. Constructed over a 14-year period culminating in 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge was the world’s first steel-wire suspension bridge. It boasts a distinctive Neo-Gothic style with two iconic towers made of limestone, granite, and cement. Designer and Builder John A. Roebling lent his name to a bridge of remarkably similar style, the John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge in Cincinnati.
The Golden Gate Bridge — No list of historical bridges would be quite complete without the great Golden Gate. The San Francisco landmark holds the designation of the most photographed bridge in the world, and it’s not hard to see why. Constructed in 1937, the Golden Gate was once the tallest and longest suspension bridge in the world, spanning 4,200 feet long and 746 feet high. It’s still the tallest bridge in the United States. Consulting Architect Irving Morrow chose the bridge’s distinctive red color — or international orange, its official hue — in order to complement its natural surroundings and enhance the bridge’s visibility in notorious Bay Area fog.
The Mackinac Bridge — Michigan is home to many historic bridges, most notably the Mackinac Bridge. The 5-mile bridge connects the Upper and Lower Peninsulas of Michigan as one of the world’s longest suspension bridges. The first cars drove over the bridge in 1957, after 70 years of planning and construction. As author Mike Fornes points out in his book on the Mackinac Bridge, its construction had plenty of pushback from legislators, earning it the nickname “the miracle bridge.”
The Sunshine Skyway Bridge — If you’ve ever driven the length of Interstate 275 in Tampa Bay, Florida, then you’ll instantly recall this exquisite engineering feat. The Sunshine Skyway Bridge, simply known as The Skyway to locals, is a cable-stayed bridge spanning more than four miles over the scenic Tampa Bay. However, the current bridge is not the one that stood in its place for years. The original two-lane bridge, built in 1954, collapsed in 1980 when a freighter collided with one of its piers. Its demolition occurred in stages to avoid blocking the shipping channel to the Port of Tampa. The current Skyway presides over Tampa Bay, delighting everyone who sees it
The Smithfield Street Bridge — They don’t call Pittsburgh “The City of Bridges” for nothing. It boasts an impressive 446 bridges, more than any other city in the world, and they’re a significant contributor to the town’s skyline and aesthetic. The Smithfield Street Bridge is Pittsburgh’s oldest one. Engineer Gustav Lindenthal designed the iconic lenticular truss bridge in the late 1880s, and the bridge officially opened on March 19, 1883. The bridge is a National Historic Civic Engineering Landmark as well as a National Historic Landmark. It is also the second-oldest steel bridge in the United States.
The San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge —We can surmise that this significant Bay Area landmark would be at the top of the list of historical bridges if it weren’t for its much more famous counterpart. San Franciscans first traveled on The Bay Bridge in 1936, after decades of planning and construction. In fact, historians note that residents dreamt of its inception since the early days of the California Gold Rush. One of the most interesting facets of the bridge’s construction is that it cleverly relies on Yerba Buena Island, a small island 1.75 miles from San Francisco, in order to help it span the length of the San Francisco Bay.
America has some of the most iconic bridges in the world. From suspension to cantilever, these bridges stand as a testament to American ingenuity and the irrepressible spirit of its citizens.


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In a discovery that could offer valuable insights into understanding, diagnosing, and even treating autism, Harvard scientists for the first time have linked a specific neurotransmitter in the brain with autistic behavior.
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Last week, a U.K. regulatory authority announced that it had granted permission to a London research team to edit the genomes of human embryos. The move, by the U.K.'s Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority, has led some people to ask whether the U.S. National Institutes of Health might follow suit and start funding gene-editing research on human embryos. The answer is almost certainly no.
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Gene editing tool CRISPR-Cas9 has made it possible to isolate RNA in living cells for the first time. The cures for some of the world's most perplexing diseases might be closer than we think.
According to a study published in Cell, researchers have determined how to isolate and edit messenger RNA that carries genetic instructions from the cell's nucleus to make new proteins for the first time using gene-editing tool Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats, also known as CRISPR-Cas9.
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Shark Fights announces broadcast deal with HDNet to air six events in 2011 (Video)
UFC vets in action: Houston "The Assassin" Alexander will take on Razak "Razor" Al-Hassan in a light heavyweight tilt and Coty "Ox" Wheeler will lock horns with UFC and WEC legend Jens "Lil Evil" Pulver when MMA Fight Pit presents "Genesis" at The Pit on Saturday, August 13, 2011, in New Mexico. "Genesis" will include five fights that will be distributed nationally on pay per view by MultiVision Media and five undercard bouts. Tickets go on sale Thursday, June 30 at 8 a.m. MT and can be bought at the UNM ticket office at The Pit, online at unmtickets.com or at any Alberston’s location.
Houston Alexander comes from behind to stop Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou at Shark Fights 13 (Pic). Once again, conditioning dooms "The African Assassin." But do you think he should have been given more time to fight?
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In the summer of 2015, northern Germany’s economy looks back at a positive first half year, with growth in turnover and orders. The outlook for the rest of this year is characterised by “mild optimism”, according to the Confederation of Business Associations in Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein (UVNord). More than one in three companies is expecting order levels to continue to rise until the end of September. Risk factors for ongoing economic development, however, will also grow – for example from the financial crisis and in particular the Euro crisis.The job market is very stable.
This was the summary of UVNord’s summer business survey, as delivered by the organisation’s president, Uli Wachholtz, at the association’s summer press conference. The general findings of the summer survey demonstrate that northern Germany’s has performed well so far this year. 40 percent of companies surveyed reported growth in turnover for the first half of the year. For 27 percent, turnover decreased in real terms. Order levels also rose in the first half of 2015 for 40 percent of companies surveyed.
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Investment behaviour is restrained. Whilst it is true that 24 percent of companies surveyed want to increase investment from last year’s level, some 29 percent want to reduce their investment level. Order expectations between now and the end of September 2015 are positive: 34 percent of companies surveyed except orders to increase, 51 percent expect them to remain stable, and only 15 percent expect orders to decline.
The situation varies between industries. Whilst the chemical, food, and service industries reported positive figures and strong expectations, the metal and electronics industry, along with the construction sector, has seen a worsening of the situation.
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About CHASING CHAOS:
A woman with a broken past believes she’s toxic to everyone who gets close, including the only man she’s ever loved. One tragic night forces a crucial choice—can she forgive those who’ve hurt her, and herself?
Daphne Saito is a successful screenwriter, with a condo in Brentwood and a connections all over L.A. From the outside, her life seems perfect, but she’s broken inside, ever since she let her abusive father sacrifice her childhood to keep their family afloat. She learned early that she’s inherently damaged, and sacrifice is the only way to prove her worth.
Her only beacon is her best friend, Greta, who loves her despite her awful past. But Greta’s imminent wedding is unleashing Daphne’s buried pain—all of the dirty things she’s done to get ahead, and the hurt she’s caused to everyone who’s loved her.
While planning Greta’s wedding, Daphne is forced to work with Marlon Barringer, a surly, yet stunning, artist and handyman. He’s persistent, ignoring her warnings to stay away, and she can’t resist his broad shoulders and storm-gray eyes. She ignores her certainty that she’ll hurt him and lets herself get drunk on love.
But on Greta’s perfect wedding day, Daphne’s ghosts come back to haunt her. Her ex-boyfriend is bent on payback—and Marlon is in the crosshairs. Daphne’s fears have come true, and she must sacrifice herself again to make things right. Before she passes the point of no return, can Daphne forgive her past mistakes and see that she’s not only whole, but deserving of love?
Author’s Note: The main character of Chasing Chaos is neurodivergent—she has Complex PTSD from childhood trauma—and I’m a bipolar-autistic author who experienced similar childhood trauma and psychological aftermath. Like all of the books in the Hollywood Lights series, Chasing Chaos centers neurodiversity and carefully handles trauma.
It also features a hottie handyman-artist, a movie star with a heart of gold, two stubborn girlfriends who definitely have your back, oodles of angst, and star-crossed lovers with a happily-ever-after.
Content Note: Chasing Chaos features strong romantic elements with some steamy and fade-to-black scenes. There is off-screen mention of past sexual assault of a teenager and past verbal and psychological abuse of a child by her parents.
The IPPY-Gold-winning Hollywood Lights series is full of angst, romance, family drama, deep friendship ties, and happily ever afters. The series is now complete. Perfect for fans of Colleen Hoover.
“As glamorous and mercurial as Hollywood itself, CHASING CHAOS is a novel that glitters.” -New York Times bestselling author Eileen Goudge
Praise for the Hollywood Lights Series
“Through heartfelt writing and compelling characters that we quickly come to care about, Pryal draws her readers in and sweeps them deftly toward the surprising conclusion. [Entanglement] is a beautiful example of the frailty of human relationships, and of their resilience.” –BookTrib Magazine
“Equal parts heartbreaking and heartening, Entanglement shines a light on the interior lives of two flawed and fascinating women.” –Camille Pagán, bestselling author of Life and Other Near-Death Experiences
“Poignant and thoroughly entertaining, [Love and Entropy] is a novella you won’t be able to walk away from…and you’ll think about long after the last page. Fantastic read!” -Kristy Woodson Harvey, New York Times-bestselling author of the Peachtree Bluff Series
“As glamorous and mercurial as Hollywood itself, Chasing Chaos is a novel that glitters.” –BookTrib Magazine
“Modern, fresh, and entirely credible, Fallout Girl is a love story wrapped inside a heart-rending struggle for personal freedom.” –Washington Post bestselling author Sonja Yoerg, author of True Places
“A gut-wrenching journey through darkness to redemption, one that proves that love, and family, can conquer anything. Take Your Charming Somewhere Else is her best yet. Do not miss this emotional tour-de-force–or anything Pryal writes.” –Washington Post bestselling author Kelly Harms, author of The Overdue Life of Amy Byler
- Author: Katie Rose Guest Pryal
- Title: Chasing Chaos: A Hollywood Lights Novel
- Publication Date: Blue Crow Books Edition, 2017. First published by Velvet Morning Press, 2016.
- ISBN Paper: 978-1-947834-13-2; ISBN Ebook: 978-1-947834-14-9
- Page Count: 284 (paper)
- Distributed through Ingram

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RICHLAND HILLS (CBSDFW.COM) – It isn’t something you hear about very often but a North Texas company decided to save money by moving its operations from Mexico back to the United States.
You may have never heard of the company Valley-Dynamo, but chances are you know the games shuffleboard, foosball and air hockey! Kelye Stites is president of Valley-Dynamo and said the move from Reynosa, Mexico to Richland Hills will save money.
“I think a lot of CEOs look at the cost savings [of operating in Mexico], just from doing the simple math. But there are a lot of other variables,” he said. “The labor is $2.10 an hour and our average labor up here is about 12 to 14 bucks. So on paper it doesn’t look like a great move, but what a lot of people underestimate is the quality of the work and the efficiencies.”
Stites said those ‘other variables’ ran up costs considerably. “There’s duty [taxes], theft, and there’s shrinkage. There’s actually a union down there that people don’t realize. You provide breakfast and also lunch for the employees.
The gaming and sporting goods company has manufactured coin-operated products for decades and had also been operating two manufacturing plants in Richland Hills and Haltom City.
Stites said after seven years of outsourcing the move back to North Texas was good for the company and it’s customers. “We saw the quality really deteriorate in Mexico and we brought it back up here. Our quality went up in the first 30 days… just unbelievable.”
The Valley-Dynamo Limited Partnership is the merged company that was once Valley Recreation Products, Tornado Table Sports and the Dynamo Corporation. The Dynamo portion of the trio has a long North Texas history and was Dallas-based for decades.
“Were actually building our product cheaper right here in Texas than we were in Mexico,” Stties said.
The new Valley-Dynamo facility is 170,000 square feet and is now home to some 100 employees.
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Wasting Time is yet another super fresh sound by American singer, songwriter and dancer, Chris Brown known for his smash hit, New Flame.
Just a few weeks ago, Brizzy released a song titled want something and he’s back with another Jam featuring his pal, Tyga.
Taste audio was also released some weeks back from American singer Chris Brown but he features RnB stars Usher & Trey Songz.
It’s just the start of the year and Chris is already dominating with his hits Back To Back.
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Can You Feed Cow Milk To Kittens? Do not feed cow’s milk to kittens, as it does not have the proper nutrition for them. Cow’s milk will also cause diarrhea, a possibly life-threatening condition for young kittens. Only feed your kittens an approved kitten formula. You may also use KMR, a powdered commercial formula.
What kind of milk can kittens drink? We recommend that you use only powdered kitten milk replacement formula from the start — or as soon as possible — to prevent diarrhea. Two major brands of formula are available: PetAg KMR® Powder and Farnam Pet Products Just Born® Highly Digestible Milk Replacer for Kittens.
Can you give a kitten cow milk? Kittens lack the proper enzymes to digest the lactose in cow milk, and feeding cow milk to kittens can cause diarrhea and dehydration very quickly in very small kittens. This is why it is important to avoid feeding cow milk to kittens.
Is cow’s milk bad for kittens? In a word, yes, cows’ milk is bad for cats. Most cats are actually ‘lactose intolerant’ as they don’t have the enzyme (lactase) in their intestines to digest the sugar in milk (lactose), meaning that milk which contains lactose can make them poorly.
Can You Feed Cow Milk To Kittens – Related Questions
How do you make homemade kitten milk?
Just mix together 1 part boiled water to 5 parts evaporated milk, then add half a teaspoon of bone meal per every 16 ounces of fluid that you mix. All three of these recipes should be thoroughly mixed together. Store them in a tightly sealed container in the fridge.
How long can baby kittens go without eating?
Newborn kittens can usually go 3-4 hours without eating. If they are sleeping through the night, they may be able to last 6-7 hours without being fed. After that, the kitten’s body will start to break down, and the kitten will probably die.
Can you give kittens water?
Very young kittens will get most of their fluid from their mother’s milk and won’t need anything else. Weaned kittens will need fresh water to drink.
What can I use if I don’t have kitten milk?
While a kitten can’t survive solely on a homemade formula, you may use it in a pinch until you’re able to buy a kitten milk replacement (KMR). If you want to make a quick and easy formula, you can use evaporated milk and an egg yolk.
Can I use baby formula for kittens?
Never feed a kitten cow’s milk or other dairy products, dairy alternatives, or human baby formula, as this can be dangerous or even fatal to the kitten. Instead, purchase a kitten formula from a pet supply store, feed store, or online.
How long do kittens need milk?
When the kittens are 8 weeks or older, they no longer need the milk but may enjoy it anyway. Milk that has been specially processed for cats to consume safely is available from many local groceries.
Can 4 week old kittens drink cow milk?
Never give kittens cow’s milk, since it doesn’t have the nutrients they need and can cause diarrhea. You can offer soft starter food to kittens at 4 weeks, which is when weaning normally begins. By 6 or 8 weeks, the kitten should be off milk replacer and eating only this kitten food.
Can kittens have tuna?
Cats can be addicted to tuna, whether it’s packed for cats or for humans. But a steady diet of tuna prepared for humans can lead to malnutrition because it won’t have all the nutrients a cat needs. And, too much tuna can cause mercury poisoning.
Will a mother cat abandon her kittens if you touch them?
A mother cat will NOT “reject” kittens that have been touched by humans. Kittens should only be removed from their nest if there is no evidence of a mother cat after several hours, or if the kittens seem to be in imminent danger or distress.
How many times a day should you feed your kitten?
It’s important to feed your tiny newcomer small portions at regular intervals, up to 6 times a day. Some veterinarians prefer free-feeding, meaning providing unlimited kitten food all day long, tapering off to meal eating at around four to six months of age.
Can you feed kittens evaporated milk?
Never attempt to feed newborn kittens cow’s milk, goat’s milk, evaporated milk, or human baby formula. This can make them extremely sick and may even kill them.
Will newborn kittens cry when hungry?
In their first weeks of life, it’s normal to hear baby kittens crying or meowing because they need food and warmth, says the ASPCA. Kittens usually stay with their mothers until the age of 8 weeks so that they can nurse and stay cozy.
Will a kitten starve itself?
Can a cat starve itself to death? Yes! Not intentionally, but sadly due to the way their livers process fat your cat can and will starve itself to death. Unlike people, your cat will never get hungry enough where it will just eat.
Can kittens go all night without eating?
A healthy kitten can go for a period of 6 to 7 hours through the night without formula or food. Kittens usually stop nursing when they have full stomachs.
Do kittens need water at night?
Make sure the litter tray, water and food bowls are not too far away should your kitten need them during the night. Your kitten will be able to stretch and scratch to their heart’s content as soon as they’re ready to start the new day.
Do newborn kittens need water?
Kittens need milk for the first several weeks of their lives. The kittens’ mother provides the best milk for their needs at that age. Cow’s milk can upset a kitten’s stomach and should be used as a last resort. Kittens should be drinking water by the time they are 4 to 6 weeks of age.
How can u tell how old a kitten is?
A kitten’s weight in pounds roughly corresponds to his age in months, and he will gain weight at a relatively predictable rate until about 5 months of age. As long as a kitten is in good body condition, you can safely guess that a 1-pound kitten is about 4 weeks old and a 3-pound kitten is about 12 weeks old.
How do you dilute cow milk for kittens?
You will have to dilute cow’s milk with water and if they do not get diarrhea after a day you can continue giving them diluted cow’s milk. Once the kittens are 3-4 weeks old you can provide formula in a shallow dish along with some kitten food that is softened with water.
How often do kittens poop?
While a kitten should pee every few hours, they may pass stool anywhere from 1 to 6 times a day, depending on the kitten’s age, care, and GI health. Sometimes, a kitten may even go 24 hours without pooping. If this happens, don’t panic—but do keep an eye on them and focus on trying to help them go potty.
Do cats get sad when their kittens are taken away?
When her kittens first leave, your cat may be a little upset. The kittens, however, may have a little more trouble with the process. Sometimes a kitten may refuse to eat or seem depressed for several days after leaving his mom.
Do kittens remember their mom?
Even though cats don’t remember their mother, as kittens, they have a very close bond with their mother. When young kittens are adopted it is a big adjustment for them to be away from their mother and previous environment. If kittens are separated from their mother too soon, this can cause many problems.

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Pretty much as expected, the bidding for Great Wolf Resorts Inc. (NASDAQ: WOLF) is heating up. Last week the company got an offer from K-9 Acquisition Inc., an affiliate of Apollo Global Management LLC (NYSE: APO) for $6.75/share. Last night Great Wolf issued a press release announcing a countering bid from KSL Capital Partners of $7/share.
Great Wolf filed a Form 8-K with the SEC this morning listing the details of the K-9 offer:
Under the Merger Agreement Amendment, (i) the Offer Price (as defined in the Merger Agreement) was increased from $5.00 per Common Share to $6.75 per Common Share and (ii) the amount of the Company Termination Fee (as defined in the Merger Agreement) was increased (a) in certain circumstances, from $5,300,000 plus reimbursement of certain expenses up to $1,700,000, to $6,700,000 plus reimbursement of certain expenses up to $2,300,000 and (b) in certain other circumstances, from reimbursement of certain expenses up to $1,700,000, to reimbursement of certain expenses up to $2,300,000.
Total breakup fees of $7-$9 million are nothing to sneeze at, but investors clearly think the bidding is just getting started. Shares of Great Wolf are up nearly 11% today at $7.28 after posting a new 52-week high of $7.34 earlier this morning.

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Actor Aamna Sharif has entered the plot of Kasautii Zindagii Kay as the new Komolika. The actor who rose to fame with her performance as Kashish in Kahiin Toh Hoga has stepped into the shoes of Hina Khan to play the glamorous vamp in the Ekta Kapoor‘s show that features Erica Fernandes and Parth Samthaan as Prerna and Anurag, respectively.
Aamna’s first look as stunning Komolika was recently revealed and the actor looked like a million bucks. However, she was also compared with Hina by the fans who want to know how well does Aamna portray ‘Bihar ka Bebagpan and Bengal ki adah‘ in her character. However, Aamna is sure that she is not going to disappoint the Komo-fans. In her latest interview with India Forums, the popular female actor spoke about comparisons with Hina Khan and expressed her excitement for playing one of the most loved characters on Indian television.
Aamna said that she understands the comparisons with Hina and she would try her level best to ensure that the audience feels entertained. The actor was quoted saying, “Comparisons are inevitable and surely it’s a huge responsibility as Hina has really performed wonderfully and I hope I can also do justice to this iconic character in my own way.”
The actor also added that she doesn’t see her character as a ‘negative’ one despite the grey undertones. Aamna said one should not look at a character as a negative or a positive one but should judge it on its entertainment value. She was quoted saying, “I don’t look at roles as positive or negative, they should be entertaining and challenging. When you get such a larger than life character to perform, it’s compelling enough to do it.”
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Jose Mourinho has handed 16 teenagers their Premier League debuts during his stints with Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham.
While the Portuguese boss has sometimes been scrutinised for not giving youngsters enough of a chance, he has dished out plenty of debuts over the years.
We’ve taken a closer look at the 16 teenagers who were handed Premier League debuts by Mourinho and have checked out what they are up to these days.
The former United youth prospect is the youngest-ever player to be handed a Premier League debut by Mourinho. Gomes got his first chance against Crystal Palace back in 2017 as a fresh-faced 16-year-old.
Sensing regular first team football would be hard to come by at Old Trafford, Gomes left the club in 2020 and forged a career in France instead.
The 23-year-old has been a regular for Lille since the 2021-22 campaign and seems to be enjoying life in France right now.
Mourinho only dished out two league debuts to teenagers during his spell with Tottenham and Scarlett was lucky enough to get his chance back in February 2021.
The 19-year-old is still on the books at Spurs today and he’s since made 12 senior appearances. He spent the first half of this season on loan with Ipswich Town, although was recently recalled due to a lack of game time.
The other Spurs youngster who got his chance under Mourinho was Parrott. Since making his debut in 2019-20, Parrott has spent the last four seasons out on loan.
You can currently catch him playing for Eredivisie outfit Excelsior where he has scored five goals in 14 appearances.
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— Josh (@joshuathfc6) October 22, 2023
During his first stint at Chelsea, Mourinho handed a teenage Hutchinson his first opportunity. He didn’t quite make the grade at Stamford Bridge in the end but he did enjoy a good career with Sheffield Wednesday.
Fast forward to 2024 and the 34-year-old now plays for Reading in League One after spending the majority of his career in the Championship.
Sahar got his first chance for Chelsea back in 2007 during a 4-0 drubbing of Wigan Athletic. The frontman has rarely stayed in one place for too long as he has played for 15 different clubs throughout his career.
Now 34 years old, Sahar currently plays for Maccabi Petah Tikva who compete in the second division of Israeli football.
Grant made his first and only Chelsea appearance under Mourinho back in May 2005. He’s since enjoyed a stellar career in the EFL where he’s predominantly played in League One and League Two.
The midfielder has racked up over 650 appearances throughout his career and now aged 36, plays for National League South outfit Welling United.
Sinclair managed a total of 14 appearances for Chelsea in his younger years, but he enjoyed the best stints of his career with Swansea City and Celtic.
In his later years, the 34-year-old has dropped down the football ladder and now plays for League One club Bristol Rovers, where he first started his career.
Mourinho handed the Danish defender his debut in 2015 and he went on to enjoy some solid years with the club where he managed to win five trophies.
He left Stamford Bridge in 2022 and was picked up by Barcelona on a free transfer. He’s done well since joining the Spanish club too, playing a key role in their title-winning campaign last time around.
Swift was highly regarded during his years with the Chelsea academy, but he only managed to make one senior appearance which happened to come under Mourinho.
The 28-year-old has spent the vast majority of his career in the Championship playing for Reading and now West Brom. He’s enjoying an excellent season right now for the Baggies, having scored six goals from midfield.
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John Obi Mikel
The Nigerian midfielder arrived at Chelsea during Mourinho’s third season with the club and despite his nerves to begin with, he quickly became a fan favourite.
“I came into the dressing room that day literally shaking,” Obi Mikel told Chelsea magazine when discussing his arrival at the club.
“I saw the players that were in there – the likes of John Terry, Frank Lampard, Didier Drogba, Claude Makelele, Geremi, Michael Essien, Michael Ballack, Andriy Shevchenko – it was crazy. And I was just 19.”
The holding midfielder retired from professional football in 2021 and has since started his own podcast.
Smith only managed one appearance under Mourinho and spent the majority of his career playing in the EFL before announcing his retirement in 2022.
“It was frustrating that I never really got the chance,” Smith told The Evening Standard when discussing his Chelsea days.
“I remember thinking I was involved, then I’d go on loan. I’d come back to a new manager and think I’d have another chance. I was always in and around the first team but things changed.”
During his early days at United, Tuanzebe put in some terrific performances. He was handed his first chance under Mourinho, although the majority of his United appearances came under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Injuries have hindered his development over the years which can be emphasised by the fact he is yet to make 100 senior appearances despite being 26 years old.
These days he plays for Championship high-flyers Ipswich Town, although he has only managed five starts in the 2023-24 campaign.
The Brazilian winger was one of the last players signed by Mourinho at Chelsea before he lost his job in 2015. Kenedy spent the majority of his time at Stamford Bridge out on loan, as he managed just 30 appearances for Chelsea during his seven-year stay.
He finally left the club on a permanent basis in 2022 and now plays for Real Valladolid in La Liga.
The Chelsea academy graduate made over 150 appearances for the club and was handed his first chance by Mourinho in January 2015 during a 1-1 draw with Manchester City.
These days he’s doing the business for AC Milan.
Mourinho was a huge fan of Dalot when he brought him to Old Trafford in 2018 and he even compared the full-back to a young Gary Neville.
“Everybody knows that he has fantastic potential,” Mourinho said. “I don’t want to compare, especially not the number of titles but he is probably the same age as Gary Neville when he came into the first team.
“Probably he can follow Neville in this dynamic of more than 10 years as United’s right-back, with amazing conditions to improve, because as I was saying he’s 19 years old.”
Several years later, Dalot is still a United player although he has shared the right-back responsibility with Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
Back in October 2014, Zouma got his first crack at Premier League football under Mourinho. He managed to rack up over 150 appearances for the club and got his hands on five trophies along the way.
Since leaving the club, he’s done well for himself at West Ham and even managed to get his hands on some European silverware last year.


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CARY, N.C. (WTVD) -- At least one school tradition could not be stopped just because of a global pandemic.
Green Hope High School seniors participated in the school's annual Senior Car Parade.
On the first day of school, seniors decorate their cars and drive in a parade through the school's parking lot.
This year, the event still happened, albeit in a modified form.
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Nearly 70 cars with more than 250 students participated in this year's unique parade. Cars began arriving at 6 a.m. at Green Hope Elementary School. They then paraded down the street and through the high school parking lot.
All students participating in the event this fall were required to wear masks. They also were not allowed to leave their cars.


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You could call it an obsession, my desire to design and create attractive handbags. I knew from an early age that working with my hands and creating is what I love. I built this business with an industrial sewing machine and an internet search bar.
My studio is in Minneapolis, MN, and I'm passionate about creating handbags for women who push the boundaries of style. Each bag is constructed with skilled workmanship using top-grain leather and hair-on cowhides with finished interiors.
As seen in: MN Monthly, Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine, The Walker Shop

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Things to Do in New York City for Fall 2014
Summer is about come to a close but there are still a lot of fun things to do in New York City for the Fall that we are very excited about! There is a little something for everyone with events ranging from the Feast of San Gennaro to New York Comic Con.
Feast of San Gennaro – September 11 to 21
This year marks the 88th annual Feast of San Gennaro and it probably is one of the best times of the year to visit Little Italy! During San Gennaro, the streets of Little Italy are packed with people and stands selling authentic Italian foods such as sausage and pepper sandwiches, zeppoles and cannolis. There are also games, souvenirs, entertainment and a whole lot more.
New York Oyster Week – September 11 to 28
Around the same time as the Feast of San Gennaro is New York Oyster Week. There are participating restaurants and events throughout the city for two weeks, all celebrating the scrumptious oyster. One event to especially look out for is The Stone Street Oyster Festival, Manhattan’s outdoor largest oyster festival.
Vendy Awards – September 13
The Vendy Awards is a celebration of New York City street food and it highlights the best food trucks and food carts that the city has to offer. The Vendy Awards is a ticketed event on Governors Island where you can sample all of these delicious foods.
New York Comic Con – October 9 to 12
For four days, New York City becomes the mecca of pop culture. Be sure to check out our cheap lunch option near New York Comic Con blog post, if you are going.
New York City Wine & Food Festival – October 16 to 19
Food Network’s annual New York City Wine and Food Festival is probably the biggest foodie event in the city year after year. There are special dinners, events and tastings all over the city, featuring chefs from all around the country like Dominique Ansel, Mario Batali and Daniel Boulud.
Cider Week NYC – October 24 to November 2
If you love cider, be on the lookout for Cider Week NYC. Their calendar of events will be posted on their site soon.
NYC Craft Beer Festival – October 31 to November 1
Beer lovers can’t miss the NYC Craft Beer Festival. For only about $50, you can taste some of the best beers from the best breweries in the world.
Alton Brown Live! – November 15
Last but certainly not least, Alton Brown is one of the stars of the Food Network and he is taking his show on the road. Alton Brown’s shows are known to be wildly entertaining and educational so it is sure to be a good time.

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Pressure transducer 0-100 psi
Sale price $36.99 Regular price
This is a nice industrial style transducer for use with oil, fuel, diesel, or even air!Specifications.
- Input: 0-100 psi.
- Output: 0.5V – 4.5V linear voltage output. 0 psi outputs 0.5V, 100 psi outputs 4.5V
- Works for oil, fuel or air pressure. Can be used in oil tank, gas tank, etc.
- Comes with connector/pigtail as shown in photos
- Accuracy: within 2% of reading (full scale).
- Thread: 1/8” NPT.
- Wiring connector: water sealed quick disconnect. Mating connector is included.
- Wiring: Red: +5V. Black (yellow): ground. Blue (green): signal output.
- Current draw: < 4mA
- Over Pressure: > 150+ PSI
- Response time: 50ms
- SLOPE = 25 and y-intercept = -12.5
This sensor MUST BE POWERED BY 5 VOLTS (NOT 12 VOLTS!) You can usually find a 5 Volt sensor reference for other OEM sensors on the vehicle under the hood (like EGR, PTO, TPS, etc.).
It DOES come with a pigtail/connector for the sensor itself.
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According to our research, the average mechanic or dealership charges $170 to $450 per inner or outer tie rod. Parts, depending on the car you drive, will be in the $30 to $150 range, while labor will be in the same price range. Since the tie rods don’t take a long time to replace, the labor time will be at a minimum.
What are the symptoms of a bad tie rod?
How much does a new tie rod cost?
The price of tie rods, parts and labor can vary from vehicle to vehicle. The average car can probably get a tie rod replaced in about an hour labor plus about $80 for the part, so about $170. Add an alignment and the total price may be closer to $260.
Can you drive a car with a bad tie rod?
You can typically continue to drive your vehicle on a worn tie rod, but if it fails completely, you'll lose steering control and will likely need a tow to get you back home or to our service center for a repair.
Related Question how much is a tie rod
Does a bad tie rod make noise?
A knocking or clunking sound from the front of the vehicle when turning at low speeds can be a symptom of bad tie rods. As they become loose, tie rods can rattle around at the joints and links, causing the new noises you're hearing.
How do you diagnose tie rods?
What happens if a tie rod breaks?
In the worst case scenario when a tie rod completely fails, the wheel will break free of the steering assembly which then causes the vehicle to lose the ability to steer. At the first sign of any wear to the tie rods, steering is already at risk and the vehicle is not safe to drive.
How many tie rods are on a car?
Cars will typically have two tie rod ends on each side: one inner tie rod end and one outer tie rod end — four total with a set of two per side.
What do bad ball joints sound like?
metallic clunking noise: one of the most noticeable and common symptoms of a bad ball joint is a clunking or knocking noise when the suspension moves up and down. a worn ball joint will begin to rattle inside the socket when driving over an uneven road, rough terrain, potholes or speed bumps.
Are tie rods expensive?
Most tie rods will cost between $40 and $120 with inner tie rods more expensive than outers. Some cars have tie rods where inner and outer tie rods are sold together as an assembly. Labor to replace tie rods will run between $45 and $85 depending if the inner or outer tie rod is changed.
Do you need alignment after tie rod replacement?
Does the vehicle need the wheel alignment after replacing a tie rod end? Yes, tie rods control steering angles. This means that after the replacement of any of the tie rod ends, the vehicle will need the wheel alignment to bring the steering and suspension angles back to within specifications.
How do you fix a tie rod?
Can you drive with a broken outer tie rod?
If just one tie rod was broken (let alone inner and outer on both sides), you would have no steering control of the car. If it is the boots that are broken, it isn't immmediately dangerous, but over time, grit will wear into the joint and it will fail and you will lose steering.
How do I know if my ball joints are bad while driving?
Can you replace one tie rod end?
You can replace one side and be fine. It's not a wearable item like struts, brakes, or tires. Almost all the shops out there will replace the damaged one and you're good (with an alignment of course).
Why is my steering wheel shaking at 70 mph?
Tyres that are out of balance will cause a vehicle to vibrate at higher speeds (usually around 50–70mph). Out-of-balance tyres can cause vibration in the steering wheel, through the seat, and through the floor (steering wheel – front tyres; seat/floor – back tyres).
How do you install a tie rod?
How long do control arms last?
Over time, the control arm assembly can become worn or bent. These assemblies normally wear out between 90,000 and 100,000 miles. They can wear out faster if you go over a large pothole or are involved in a car accident. Various parts of the assembly may wear out as well, such as the bushings or ball joints.


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These Vegetarian Stuffed Shells are packed with delicious flavor and smothered in marinara sauce for the perfect dinner. You won't even miss the meat!
This recipe will leave you feeling full and satisfied without any meat! It is the perfect Italian night dinner recipe and also an excellent meal to feed a crowd of people.
Is it just me or when someone mentions cheese filled pasta, are you automatically down? Never say tortellini near me because I will start drooling & same goes for these stuffed shells. My mom made them for me when I was growing up, but for some reason I was weird about ricotta as a child, but now I have an unconditional loving relationship with it.
If you have extra time, make my quick marinara sauce ahead of time. If you are short on time, you can stick with jarred marinara and it will still be delicious!
Why You'll Love This Recipe:
- It's vegetarian, but feels like total comfort food and is full of flavor
- Warm marinara is poured over the top and will take you to heaven and back
- This recipe is elegant, but is actually quite simple to make
- The cheesy filling will make you not even miss the meat
If you love Italian Recipes like me, you've got to try these too:
Frequently Asked Questions for this Recipe:
The egg helps to bind all of the ingredients together to form the filling.
Sure thing! You can cook ½ pound of ground beef or sausage in a skillet on the stovetop and allow it to cool a bit before mixing it into the cheesy filling.
Yes! They freeze great if you have a vacuum sealer or cover a casserole dish with plastic wrap, then wrap in aluminum foil and freeze for up to 3 months. When you pull them from the freezer, allow them to unthaw a bit, then bake at 350 degrees for 50 to 60 minutes.
Jumbo Shells: The ideal pasta to hold the magnificent cheesy filling
Mozzarella Cheese: Delicate, milky cheese that helps build flavor
Ricotta Cheese: Creamy white soft cheese & the base of the filling
Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese: My favorite, nutty cheese for topping this decadent dish
Egg: To bind the filling and create the ideal texture
Marinara Sauce: Sweet and savory marinara pours over the top of these shells for the perfect flavor combination
Parsley- Fresh Italian Herb that pairs wonderfully with stuffed shells & really any pasta
Salt and Pepper- For seasoning
How to Make Vegetarian Stuffed Shells:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Boil the Pasta:
Boil the jumbo shells until al dente (about 8-9 minutes). Pour the cooked shells into strainer and allow them to cool for a few minutes before handling.
Prepare the filling:
In a large bowl, whisk the egg. Add in mozzarella, ricotta, parsley, and salt and pepper. Stir well to combine.
Pour a ladle full of marinara sauce in the bottom of the casserole dish and spread to cover.
Stuff the shells:
Fill each jumbo shell with the cheese filling using a spoon or piping bag. (or my favorite, a big ziplock bag with the corner snipped off)
Top the shells with another ladle of sauce, reserving at least 1 cup of marinara for serving. Top with ¼ cup of the parmesan cheese.
Time to bake:
Cover the casserole dish with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake uncovered for 5 more minutes.
Allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Serving: Warm your remaining marinara sauce up for serving and ladle over your shells. Top with Parmesan cheese.Print


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The truth is, there’s no scientific evidence to support the claim that shaking breastmilk takes away from its nutritional value, or that swirling is better. Shaking does change how breastmilk looks, but doesn’t break down the protein molecules in the breastmilk or damage its nutritional value.
Should you shake up breast milk?
Swirl the breast milk to mix the fat, which may have separated. If your baby did not finish the bottle, the leftover breast milk can still be used within 2 hours after the baby is finished feeding. After 2 hours, leftover breast milk should be discarded.
Does shaking breast milk kill nutrients?
Never use a microwave oven or stovetop to heat breast milk, as these may cause scald spots and will destroy antibodies. A microwave may also destroy valuable nutrients and vitamins in breast milk. Swirl the container of milk to mix the cream back in and distribute the heat evenly. Do not shake.
What happens if a man drinks breast milk?
HIV and other infectious diseases can enter your breast milk and pass on to your partner. 4 Some sexually transmitted diseases can also spread through contact at the breast, especially if you have active sores on your breasts, nipples, or areola.
Is it OK to give my newborn cold breast milk?
Yes, it’s safe to feed your baby cold milk. … After it freezes, place the breast milk cube in a mesh feeder for your baby to enjoy!) While many parents choose to warm their baby’s milk, there may actually be more risks to overheating it than having your baby drink it cold.
How long does it take a breast to refill with milk?
It may take two or more weeks before your milk supply is established after the birth of your baby and the amount expressed each day (daily milk volume) is consistent. Many mothers find that on one day milk volumes are reasonable, while the next day they have dropped back.
Can you mix left and right breast milk?
If you pumped both breasts at once and the total amount of milk will fill one bottle no more than two-thirds full, you may combine the contents in one bottle by carefully pouring the milk from one sterile container into the other. Don’t combine milk from different pumping sessions when pumping for a high-risk baby.
Why is it bad to shake breast milk?
Shaking does change how breastmilk looks, but doesn’t break down the protein molecules in the breastmilk or damage its nutritional value. Yes, when proteins are denatured, they can’t properly perform their functions. But some proteins, like the ones in breastmilk, are much harder to denature than others.
Can I pump into the same bottle all day?
Safe Handling for Pumped Breast Milk
You can add small amounts of cooled breast milk to the same refrigerated container during the day. Avoid adding warm milk to already cooled milk.
Does breastmilk lose nutrients when frozen?
In neonatal units and human milk banks freezing breastmilk at less than –20°C is the choice for preserving it. Scientific evidence in relation to the loss of nutritional quality during freezing is rare.
Can I breastfeed my husband during pregnancy?
Lots of women leak colostrum or clear fluid from their nipples when they’re pregnant. It’s not exactly the same stuff you’ll produce when you’re breastfeeding, but it is your breasts’ way of priming the pump (so to speak). As long as you and your breasts are enjoying it, your husband can, too.
Can I breastfeed my husband without being pregnant?
The amount of milk produced when inducing lactation can vary widely. While some parents make no milk and others make all the milk their babies need, most will make a partial milk supply. Fortunately, breastfeeding is possible no matter how much or little milk is produced—even if it is none at all!
Can I breastfeed my husband in Islam?
Children who have been regularly breastfed (three to five or more times) by the same woman are considered “milk-siblings” and are prohibited from marrying each other. It is forbidden for a man to marry his milk mother (wet nurse) or for a woman to marry her milk mother’s husband.
At what temperature does breastmilk lose nutrients?
So, when rewarmed at temperatures higher than 40°C (a temperature that most describe subjectively as lukewarm and not hot), human milk nutritional and immunological values begin to deteriorate. At temperatures of 50°C the rate of the milk quality  deterioration increases significantly .
Can newborns drink water?
If your baby is under 6 months old, they only need to drink breastmilk or infant formula. From 6 months of age, you can give your baby small amounts of water, if needed, in addition to their breastmilk or formula feeds.

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The Loudoun County Area Agency on Aging offers free, virtual education sessions to help ease the burden and stress of caring for loved ones.
The January session, “When Nobody Else Gets It” will focus on dealing with people who don’t understand dementia and will be presented by Jennifer L. Fitzpatrick. The workshop is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 22, from noon to 1 p.m.
The February session, “Boundaries in Caregiving” will focus on preventing and avoiding the martyr syndrome and will also be presented by Fitzpatrick. The workshop is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 23, from noon to 1 p.m. EST.


Manchester United head to Milan needing a result to keep their hopes of Europa League glory alive tonight.
Amad Diallo’s first senior goal for United looked to have secured victory in the first leg at Old Trafford, but Simon Kjaer’s injury-time header sealed a 1-1 draw for Milan at the death – and a valuable away goal.
That late goal means United must score at least once in normal time at San Siro tonight to stand a chance of reaching the Europa League quarter-finals – though Zlatan Ibrahimovic may make his presence felt for Milan.
While United sit second in the Premier League and look likely to secure Champions League qualification via that route, one criticism of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s tenure as manager has been that he has failed to land a trophy so far.
Winning the Europa League would seal a spot in next season’s Champions League, but would also serve to silence Solskjaer’s critics as he looks to build a squad capable of competing for top honours next term.
With kick-off at 8pm GMT, follow all the action on our live match blog.
Head to head (h2h) results
Last meeting: Man Utd 1-1 Milan (11/03/2021)
A weakened Milan left Old Trafford with a draw and an away goal last time out, and will feel they should have scored more given the amount of chances they had. However, the second leg will be a different affair and with Solskjaer having to go for it in Milan, you’d expect a strengthened United side to progress… just about.
AC Milan (4-2-3-1): Donnarumma; Calabria, Tomori, Kjaer, Hernandez; Kessie, Meite; Saelemaekers, Calhanoglu, Krunic; Rebic
Manchester United (4-2-3-1): Henderson; Wan-Bissaka, Maguire, Lindelof, Shaw; Fred, McTominay; Greenwood, Fernandes, James; Rashford
Early Milan team news
As for Milan, Zlatan Ibrahimovic is available – but Rossoneri boss Stefano Pioli says the 39-year-old will not last 90 minutes so is more likely to start on the bench, especially if extra time is a prospect.
Theo Hernandez and Hakan Calhanoglu could feature having missed the first leg, while Alessandro Romagnoli, Ante Rebic, Davide Calabria and Rafael Leao will be assessed on the morning of the game.
Early Man Utd team news
Paul Pogba, Donny Van De Beek and David De Gea are in contention to return for United, but Edinson Cavani and Anthony Martial will be absent. Pogba, who has not featured since February 6 due to a thigh complaint, is in the travelling squad along with Van De Beek, while De Gea is back from paternity leave.
Cavani was named in the initial 21-man group, but Solskjaer has since confirmed he will not travel after having a negative reaction in training on Wednesday. Martial is out through injury, while Eric Bailly, Juan Mata and Phil Jones are also absent. Shola Shoretire has stayed at home in order to play for the under-23s.
Man Utd squad: De Gea, Henderson, Grant, Lindelof, Maguire, Shaw, Telles, Tuanzebe, Wan-Bissaka, Williams, Diallo, Fernandes, Fred, James, Matic, McTominay, Pogba, Van De Beek, Greenwood, Rashford
Where to watch tonight
TV channel: The match will be televised live on BT Sport 2 in the UK.
Live stream: BT Sport subscribers will be able to watch the match online via the BT website or BT app.
Europa League permutations
So, United were sitting pretty in the first leg thanks to Amad Diallo’s first senior goal for the club – but Simon Kjaer’s injury-time header sealed a 1-1 draw for Milan.
That away goal means that if it finishes 0-0 tonight, Milan go through.
A 1-1 draw would send the match to extra time and potentially a penalty shootout.
Two or more goals for United would mean that the game has to finish inside 90 minutes, while a Milan win on the night would obviously knock out Solskjaer’s side.
Hello and welcome to our live match coverage of tonight’s crucial Europa League round-of-16 second leg tie between AC Milan and Manchester United at San Siro!


It is already known that French car manufacturer Peugeot has been bracing up to start its operations in India. Peugeot’s parent company - PSA Group has partnered with the Indian industrial group, CK Birla to operate in India through a new joint venture.
Peugeot has been studying the Indian car market to figure out which products will work best for the company’s success to begin with, in this country. The global SUV rage is a well known fact, and India is no exception to this trend. Thus, Peugeot has wisely decided to start its Indian operation with an SUV model. PSA Group and its Indian partner CK Birla Group have decided to go with the flow when it comes to the Indian car market. As per the latest reports, the French car manufacturer will be first launching a premium SUV model in India, which will be pitched against the likes of the Jeep Compass and the Hyundai Tucson. This new SUV model will be launched from the Citroen lineup.
Peugeot is planning to launch its first SUV model under the Citroen brand when it starts its Indian operation in 2019. PSA Group is yet to finalize its plans, but the company is expected to launch either a Citroen C84 concept SUV or Citroen C5-Aircross as the first product in the car market of India. This highly competitive upper-SUV segment of India is dominated by the Mahindra XUV 500 seven-seater SUV. The Jeep Compass had outshone the XUV 500 after its initial launch, but the good old Mahindra XUV 500 regained its top position after its updated model launched in India.
It will be interesting to see how the planned Citroen SUV tries to make an impression on the Indian SUV market. Jeep being a highly revered brand could not beat the homegrown Mahindra XUV 500. So, it is certainly not going to be easy for an unheard of brand name, like Citroen to impress the Indian car buyers. However, if PSA can offer a good package in the Citroen SUV along with competitive pricing, it can draw good attention. Moreover, this particular SUV segment is getting tougher over time in terms of competition. Not only it has big brands like Jeep, Mahindra and Hyundai, but Skoda, which is also respectable as a premium brand in India, is also planning to launch its new Karoq SUV.
The PSA Group is expected to assemble its vehicles at the Chennai manufacturing facility of CK Birla, which also owns Hindustan Motors in India. PSA has also bought the legendary “Ambassador” brand name from CK Birla.
Meanwhile PSA is also preparing its India-centric Smart Cars project. The French auto manufacturer has plans to launch two new cars in India initially. While one of these will be a SUV, the other will be a sedan model. India is currently the fourth largest car market, and is predicted to become the third largest in few years. Thus, the international car makers are all more than eager to enter the lucrative Indian market.


We have constructed a model that will be useful in designing Nd: phosphate glass lasers that are heated when run repetitively, continuously, or in the burst mode. The model predicts the temperature dependence of the gain coefficient and the extractable stored energy density. Changes in the populations of the upper and lower laser levels are described by Boltzmann distributions. The generalized Einstein relations are used to relate the stimulated-emission and absorption cross sections. Variations of the cross sections with temperature have been inferred from measurements of the threshold energies of a flash-lamp-pumped rod oscillator, over the range 288 to 365 K. With only a single input of the gain coefficient at one temperature, our model predicts the gain coefficient and the extractable stored energy density at other temperatures.
© 1992 Optical Society of America
Original Manuscript: March 19, 1991
Revised Manuscript: August 16, 1991
Published: February 1, 1992
A. C. Erlandson, S. E. Stokowski, and G. F. Albrecht, "Model predicting the temperature dependence of the gain coefficient and the extractable stored energy density in Nd:phosphate glass lasers," J. Opt. Soc. Am. B 9, 214-222 (1992)


Umidigi, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer known for its amazing budget smartphones has launched its new battery-centric smartphone, the Umidigi Power. It comes with some nice specs like a dual rear camera, a waterdrop FHD+ display, a massive battery amongst others. In this article, Umidigi Power full specifications and features will be written. The Umidigi Power is priced at $129. Also, it is the predecessor to the Umidigi Power 3.
Umidigi Power Key Specs
• 6.3 inches IPS LCD
• MediaTek Helio P35 SoC
• 4GB of RAM
• 64GB of internal storage
• 16MP+5MP dual rear camera
• 16MP front-facing camera
• 5,150 mAh battery
• 18W fast charging
• Rear-mounted fingerprint scanner
The Umidigi Power sports a 6.3 inches LTPS IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and about 409 pixels per inch density with an aspect ratio of 19.5 by 9. It has a waterdrop notch at the top which houses the selfie camera and allows for more screen real estate.
Design and Body
The design of this smartphone is pretty simple with nothing special. It comes in a polycarbonate body weighing 190 grams with a thickness of 8.8 mm despite its humongous battery size. It is available in two different colors which are: Gold and Black. The rear houses the dual camera, the fingerprint scanner, Umidigi’s branding, and other info.
Processor and Memory
Umidigi Power is powered by the octa-core MediaTek Helio P35 (12nm) SoC which has a maximum clock speed of 2.3 GHz coupled with the IMG PowerVR GE8320 GPU. It comes with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage with a micro SD card slot for expanding the storage.
Coming to the camera department, the dual rear camera features a 16MP main camera with Auto Focus and a 5MP depth camera for bokeh effects. As for video, it can record 1080p & 720p videos at 30 fps.
On the front, is a 16MP single camera tucked away in the waterdrop notch for all your selfie and video calls need.
Network and Connectivity
There’s support for 4G LTE network on the Umidigi Power and it supports the following LTE bands: TDD-LTE 38 /40 /41 FDD-LTE 1 /2 /3 /4 /5 /7 /8 /12 /13 /17 /18 /19 /20 /26 /28A /28B. It comes with Bluetooth 4.2, dual-band Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi Direct, NFC, and FM radio.
Battery and Charging
Coming to the battery, the top-selling point of this phone, we have a non-removable Li-Po 5,150 mAh battery. It comes with support for 18W fast charging via its USB Type C port which should help reduce charging time noticable.
On the software front, the Umidigi Power runs on Android 9 Pie with no modifications straight out of the box.


It may be June, but Christmas came early this year for Big Brother and the telecommunications giants. Unfortunately, it is average Americans who will pay–dearly–on three separate counts.
First, precious constitutional and other legal protections against warrantless domestic surveillance have been shattered. The federal government may now secretly and legally eavesdrop on virtually any American’s e-mail, cell phone and landline communications–without first getting a court-ordered warrant.
New federal legislation gives the government and phone companies sweeping new domestic surveillance powers. It allows for mass, untargeted, warrantless eavesdropping against ordinary American citizens and political activists. It sets back hard-fought free speech, civil rights and privacy protections that were won by popular pressure following the Vietnam War and Watergate era.
The second price that Americans will pay is by those who have been illegally monitored since 9/11. They will lose billions of dollars from dozens of anti-spying lawsuits pending against the likes of Sprint, AT&T and Verizon. These suits, covering the last seven years, will now be dismissed in a huge giveaway of immunity to the telecommunications lobby and big campaign donors.
The lawsuits arose from the government’s secret eavesdropping on American citizens, carried out since September 11 by Verizon, AT&T and others at the behest of the Bush administration, without court-ordered warrants–which until now had been legally required.
Third, Americans will be unable to discover the extent and details of the government’s post-9/11 domestic spying operation, which barely came to light three years ago. That domestic eavesdropping campaign will now continue and expand further–with legal sanction–in the dark recesses of total secrecy. The new bill is a huge and blatant cover-up.
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DEMOCRATS HAD claimed to be against the bill for months, but–as they did with the earlier USA PATRIOT Act–easily and completely capitulated. The new legislation received overwhelming bipartisan support in the U.S. House of Representatives on June 19; its imminent approval by the Senate is a foregone conclusion.
Reversing himself along with so many of his colleagues, Barack Obama gave fresh evidence of what can be expected of him if he wins the presidency.
In February–when he was running against Hillary Clinton–Obama said he “was proud” to stand against this bill’s predecessor and its blanket immunity for the telecommunications companies’ violations of individuals’ civil rights. Four months later, no longer needing to position himself to the left of his former Democratic rival, Obama has revealed his real stance. He has announced he will vote in favor of the state powers and immunity for crimes and violations he so recently denounced.
At a time when Democrats are most ascendant–when Republicans, the war and bogus post-9/11 “national security” scams for gutting constitutional rights have been most discredited–Obama and “bipartisan” Democrats are giving the completely weakened Bush administration exactly what it wants. Why? There can be only one reason. It is what they want, too.
The new bill guts the post-Watergate Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), which was created in 1978 to require warrants from secret courts for domestic government spying in national security matters. These were created to curb blatant government domestic wiretap abuse, revealed by the Senate’s Church Committee and others.
The Church Committee, convened in the 1970s to investigate government claims against domestic “terrorists,” instead revealed a massive, secret official campaign of spying, sabotage, thug tactics, “dirty tricks” and criminal activity by the government against ordinary Americans. The secret surveillance and criminal sabotage were carried out especially against many thousands of movement activists–antiwar, civil rights, antiracist, left-wing and many other dissenters.
The political opponents the government systematically “terrorized” covered a broad range: the Black Panthers, antiwar organizers, Puerto Rican nationalists, journalists, Native American groups, socialist organizations, peace vigil groups, Martin Luther King, Jr. Even congressional opponents were targeted.
The eavesdropping, disruption schemes, blackmail, assaults, assassinations and other crimes were carried out by the CIA, FBI and many other government agencies, through programs like the infamous COINTELPRO (COunterINtelligence PROgram).
Mass popular opposition won victories that curbed government thuggery and spying against the American people and political activists. But longtime official efforts to rehabilitate such programs have used 9/11 as a cover for supposedly “temporary” measures against ostensible “terrorists” (most notably via the Patriot Act).
Those efforts have now succeeded in getting exactly what was wanted all along–permanent “legal” license to listen in on any American’s communications at will, without meaningful “interference” or supervision from the courts, without the ability of ordinary folks to find out or challenge what the government is doing, and without recourse to legal remedies for what was previously known as breaking the law.
The demolition of civil liberties and human rights introduced at Guantánamo is coming home.
CANDACE COHN writes for the Socialist Worker.


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I am currently working in a private company and working onsite. My company provides me extra benefit for food and travel every month which comes around 40K. (Non Taxable)
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Community call to remember Israeli Olympians killed in Munich
The Jewish Community Council of Victoria (JCCV) and Zionist Council of Victoria (ZCV) have put out a call to the community this week to remember the murder of 11 Israeli athletes and coaches at the 1972 Munich Olympic Games. The call comes in the wake of the International Olympic Committee’s continued refusal to hold a minute of silence at the Games’ Opening Ceremony to mark the 40th anniversary of the massacre.
The JCCV has written to synagogues throughout Victoria asking for the athletes to be remembered in sermons this weekend and for a memorial prayer to be said. “It is important that Jewish communities world-wide take action to mark the anniversary of those catastrophic Games. Here in Victoria, some 16,000 kilometres and 40 years from where the attack was perpetrated, we remember the innocent lives that were cut short and denounce terrorism against Israel in all its forms,” said JCCV Acting President Helen Light.
In addition, both the JCCV and the ZCV are promoting a facebook campaign called Minute for Munich, and will be holding a small memorial service at Beth Weizmann on Friday.
ZCV President Sam Tatarka said: “40 years ago the Munich Olympics were hijacked by a deplorable act of terror when 11 members of Israeli Olympic Team were killed simply because they were Jews and Israelis. A minute of silence is the least the International Olympic Committee, the world and we in Melbourne can do to send the message that terror waged upon innocent people will not be forgotten or politicised. At Beth Weizmann Community Centre on Friday morning, we will be sending that message by marking a minute of silence and we invite the entire community to join us.”
The 2012 Olympic Games commence in London this Friday. Israel will be sending a team of 38 athletes to the Games.
For further information, please contact:
Sam Tatarka – President, Zionist Council of Victoria Ph: 9272 5544
Helen Light – Acting President, Jewish Community Council of Victoria Ph: 9272 5566


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More than one cook in the world thinks mashed potatoes are hard–they make them too soupy, too pasty or too bland. But these butter parsley new potatoes take away all the guesswork of mashing and mixing and still bring a fresh, comforting side dish to your table–no guessing or messing necessary.
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If you are looking to up your burger game, this burger recipe is at the top of my list. Culvers Butter Burgers have so much flavor but you won’t believe what the secret to making this burger is. Some people think they put butter in the meat. Let me help you out in recreating this fantastic butter burger recipe.
Why This Recipe Works
If you have never been to a Culver’s and there is one in your area, you must go – it’s that simple. Freshly made burgers and more – did I mention the fried cheese curds and their frozen custard? They are delicious.
Actually, I haven’t ordered anything on their menu that I have disliked. You can’t beat food when it’s made fresh. Scroll down to see my video on how to makes Culvers Butter Burgers.
What is a Butter Burger?
Culver’s is known for its Butter Burgers. Some people think they put butter in the meat to make the burger taste so good. While that would make a hamburger patty taste great, that isn’t quite how they make their burger recipe.
A hot grill and fresh, never frozen meat that is seared quickly is the key. Where does the butter come in? You spread a little butter on the buns and toast them. This makes the toasted buns delicious!
Here’s a list of what you need to make a Culvers Butter Burger:
- Hamburger Buns
- Ground beef – ground chuck is the best
- American Cheese
- Dill pickles
- Salt & Pepper
How to Make a Butter Burger
Making a butter burger is easy! Here are the recipe steps:
- Melt butter in a skillet and swirl it around.
- Place hamburger buns in the melted butter, toast the buns for a minute, and then remove them from the skillet.
- Divide the beef into 4 equal portions and form 4 patties. Place the patties in the skillet.
- Use a spatula to press down on the patties. Then take a large aluminum-wrapped soup and press down each meat patty in the skillet. (see how-to video below)
- Cook the patties for 2 minutes.
- Flip them over and do the same pressing for the other side.
- Season the patties with salt and pepper.
- For cheeseburgers, add a slice of cheese to each patty.
- Cook the patties for 1 minute.
- Remove burger patties and place them on the butter toasted buns.
- Add desired burger toppings and enjoy.
The key to this burger recipe is in the bun. Put the butter in a skillet and place the hamburger buns face down in the skillet to let the butter soak into the buns!
I also have a secret I use to help sear the flavors into the meat. I take a meat patty, then I smash it out on the grill (you can use a skillet).
Then I take a large soup can I have wrapped with aluminum foil to really help smash the burger patty down onto the grill. A quick sear on both sides and you are done.
Just check out my video to see how to smash burgers:
Love a great burger? Try these copycat burger recipes!
- Backyard Burger
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- Stuffed Burger
- Smashburger Buffalo Blue Cheese Burger
- Swiss Mushroom Burger
- 21 Club Burgers
- Burger King Cheeseburger
- Steak and Shake Burger
- McDonald’s Hamburgers
- McDonald’s Big Macs
- Homemade White Castle
- Krystal Burgers
Be sure to take a look at more of my famous restaurant copycat recipes and the best burger recipes here on CopyKat.
Did you make and love this recipe? Give your review below! And make sure to share your creations by tagging me on Instagram.
Culvers Butter Burgers
- 1 tablespoon butter softened
- 4 hamburger buns
- 1 pound ground chuck
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 slices American cheese
- 4 slices onion
- 8 to 12 dill pickle slices
- 8 tomato slices
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
- Place butter in the skillet and swirl it around.
- Place hamburger buns cut-side down in the melted butter. Allow the buns to toast for about 60 seconds. Remove buns from skillet.
- Form 4 beef patties and place them in the skillet.
- Take your spatula and press down on the hamburger patties. Take a large soup can that has been wrapped in aluminum foil and press each meat patty down on to the skillet.
- In about 2 minutes, the burger patty will have cooked on one side. Flip it over and do the same for the other side.
- In about 60 seconds the other side will be cooked.
- Season patties with salt and pepper.
- If you want to make cheeseburgers, add cheese when you flip the burger over to the other side.
- Remove burger patties and place them on the buns.
- Add onion, pickles, tomato, or any desired toppings to your burger and enjoy.
About to try it out ——- but hunny, please stop scratching up that pan with all those metal utensils 😫.
Culver’s is awesome! The Butter Burgers are to died for. We like the fish and shrimp too!
Had to put my two cents in. …simply blathering butter on a bun does NOT make a butter burger. A generous helping of real butter as the burgers fry…using a spatula to flip the butter onto the burger as well
I totally appreciate your thoughts on this. I don’t believe this is how they prepare their burger.
Culver’s most definitely does NOT add butter to the beef patty while it cooks. It’s called a butter burger because they butter the inside of the top bun before toasting it. Culver’s cooks their burger on their flat top exactly as the author of this recipe described.
Culver’s does not fry their burgers in butter. The author is correct. Have you even been to Culver’s???
Krista, They cook the burgers in butter and also put it on the top bun, before serving.
Great recipe. I know these comments are two years old. Hope someone will read this one. One of the commentors said they don’t have a Culver’s in Texas. I have to say if you enjoy a What a Burger when you get a chance have a Culver’s they taste the same.
I now live in Texas and have had whataburgers and they definitely do NOT taste the same. Butter burgers have much more flavor, at least in the Michigan restaurants I’ve been to. Maybe the Texas Culver’s (none close to me) don’t have the same quality.
Thank you for letting me know that the Culver’s in Texas taste different. I have had both, but there was a gap in time. Thank you for checking out the copycat recipe.
I don’t know of Sherrye meant that Culver’s in Texas taste different in Texas than they do in Michigan. Whataburger does not taste like Culvers at all to me.
I prefer Culvers over Whataburger, I love the char on their burgers, and I am partial to the fries there.
I hope others see my reply, i live in texas, dallas specifically, we have culvers and what-a-burger here, and if you think they taste the same then your have brain has sensory issues or you have dead taste buds. I dont eat at what-a-burger because i dont like their burgers and culvers is my favorite burger place, they dont even remotely come close to tasting the same. Some major confusion going on here if you think that…
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Now if we could only get Culver’s prime rib sandwich recipe, my hubby would be ever so happy!!! We drive from Cleveland, Ohio to Columbus for it!!
Nice job on the recipes! Seems like you have fun with it.
I work at the Columbus store, very happy y’all enjoy it!
This damn is so good and i ‘ll make it tonight
Looks so tasty!
Culver’s is the best
I have passed by a local Culver’s at least a million times. Thought it was just another fast food joint. You had me at “butter”. I will be visit soon. Thanks for the tip on buttering the bun on both sides and squishing and grilling the meat. Trying your copycat recipe soon. New to your site, and really love it. and your comments. Keep them coming…please!
Do you have the recipe for their custard and concrete mixers? My husband and I love Culver’s!
Thank you so much for all the recipes you share!!
I am sorry I don’t have these recipes at this time. Thanks for checking out this recipe.
Do you have the Culver’s Custard recipe?
These burgers looks delicious I am going to try this soon. Thanks for sharing this recipe 🙂
This place sounds great! It doesn’t look like they’ve made their way to my part of Texas yet. When they do come my way I’ll be sure to stop in.
You must go when they do. They are one of my favorite fast food restaurants to go to. Everything is made fresh, and made to order.
This needed a recipe?? (Culver’s burger?)
I had requests for it!
Oh be nice ! This is a great recipe site. Some of us appreciate all the recipes.
I would love to have your recipe for Chicken and Dumplins? I have never ever made good ones. And EASY. Thanks


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MOSCOW — Russia's main opposition leader Alexei Navalny was given a criminal conviction Wednesday in what he said was a bid to deny him the chance to take on Vladimir Putin in upcoming elections.
Navalny and his co-defendant Pyotr Ofitserov were found guilty of embezzling 16 million rubles ($270,000) in 2009.
Navalny was given a five year suspended sentence and fined 500,000 rubles ($8,500), Ofitserov four years. The sentencing was broadcast live from the courtroom.
His conviction came in a retrial after the European Court of Human Rights ruled the first trial to be unfair.
People with criminal convictions are ineligible to run for office in Russia. Navalny has repeatedly said the real goal of the trial was to deny him a presidential run.
"We don't recognize this verdict, and it will be overturned," Navalny said after the verdict.
Navalny has faced several criminal cases in Russia, as well as arrests for street protests and defamation lawsuits over his anti-corruption whistleblowing. His brother Oleg was jailed for three-and-a-half years in a separate case, which Navalny also called politically motivated.
The 40-year-old liberal politician emerged as a rallying point for the Russian opposition during the sweeping street protests against Putin between 2011 and 2013.
Last December, he became the first Russian politician to announce his bid for the presidential elections set for March 2018.
Putin has not said if he's running, although he is widely expected to campaign for what would be his fourth term in office.
Navalny already faced trial on the same embezzlement charges in 2013. Prosecutors said he and Ofitserov forced a state logging company into an unfair deal.
However, the new verdict, voiced by the same court in the northern Kirov region, is identical to the old one, Navalny said on Twitter.
“We will go on campaigning regardless of this verdict,” he said in the courtroom.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov on Wednesday morning refused to comment on the trial, only calling it a “legal judicial procedure,” according to TASS news agency.
Last Thursday, another opposition figure, Vladimir Kara-Murza Jr., was hospitalized in critical condition. He remains in coma.
His wife Evgenia said he was poisoned, according to BBC Russia. Kara-Murza survived a hospitalization with identical symptoms in 2015, and said it was a murder attempt connected to his political activity, which included lobbying for anti-Russian sanctions in the U.S.
Senator John McCain said Tuesday that Kara-Murza's new poisoning “signaled another shadowy strike against a brilliant voice who has defied the tyranny of Putin's Russia.”


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Earnings for Amarin Corp. (NASDAQ:AMRN) were primarily focused on the company’s strategy for the launch of Vascepa, as well as the FDA’s decision on whether the newly approved product will have either NCE or NPE exclusivity (5-year or 3-year regulatory exclusivity, respectively). (See PropThink’s prior story.) Shares are trading higher Friday morning as the company indicated on its earnings call last night that it is holding back on launching the drug so that it can finalize discussions with large cap drug companies, which are potential Vascepa marketing partners or acquirers of the business. Investors were pleased to see that the company will not launch the drug on its own, at least for now, which was the risk going into the earnings call. The relief rally today is likely due to some short covering after the earnings call.
NCE status is key, according to the company. Still, there is risk on the approaching NCE/NPE decision, and while the company has significantly increased its intellectual property around Vascepa with multiple new patents protecting the drug out to ~2030, management admitted on its earnings call that the FDA decision is a gating factor in discussions with potential strategic partners/acquirers. We believe NCE has importance, not so much for the exclusivity protection, but because FDA determining that Vascepa is truly a New Chemical Entity (NCE) strengthens the overall patent estate on the drug. Without it, Vascepa’s intellectual property position is weaker and is subject to earlier generic company patent challenges. The next update by the FDA for its ‘Orange Book’ is expected on or about November 16th, and that is when we expect to find out whether or not Vascepa has been designated NCE or NPE exclusivity. Notably, AMRN stated in its 10-Q that the FDA has drafted a response to the NCE request, and that response is being circulated around the agency for final decision.
Long bias on AMRN; using options to hedge can help offset the binary risk in the stock. Expect AMRN to end the day higher, but the risk of the NCE decision could cap the upside. The expectations of investors we spoke with suggest that AMRN could trade as high as $16-$18 if Vascepa gains NCE exclusivity, on speculation that an acquisition will occur before year-end (the Street’s $23 price target is indicative of the value of a real take-out offer). On the other hand, if the FDA grants NPE status (New Product Exclusivity), AMRN could trade down to the $7.00-$8.00 range, as investors will assume that no deal is coming and that the company will have to launch the drug itself, a costly and risk-laden endeavor. The range of volatility around this key issue means that using an options strategy around a core position in AMRN makes the most sense, as we have stated in the past. Our view is that NCE status will be granted, and the FDA taking more time in making its decision appears to favor that view. Nevertheless, the decision is a binary risk and investors should proceed accordingly.

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Discrimination, 2010 Style?
Is history repeating itself in Denver Public Schools (DPS)? Has the Board of Education committed similar grievous errors in the manner it treats a particular group of citizens and the schools they attend? An assessment by Chungmei Lee of the Harvard Civil Rights Project published in 2006 concludes that since the district returned to neighborhood schools in 1995 DPS administrators and the board of education have acted in ways that have contributed significantly to the re-segregation of DPS. Willful or not, DPS efforts such as the reconfiguring of North High School, Lake Middle School and creating a market for charter schools have failed. In the process, the requests and interests of students and parents, largely Latino, are being ignored by DPS in a way eerily familiar to this retired teacher to late 1960s DPS actions. As then, actions by the district have resulted in increased re-segregation for Latino students. More Latino students have diminishing contact with other ethnic groups. Scores of studies, including the assessment by Lee, clearly reveal that segregation results in inequity for students from impoverished backgrounds, in particular for people of color.
In 1969, a group of Denver families, principally from Park Hill, sued DPS for deliberate segregation of Denver Public Schools. In 1973, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its ruling that found for the plaintiffs. The court ruled that the effect of the district’s actions deliberately placed students in segregated schools. In 1995, when the court order was ended, DPS returned to neighborhood schools, most of which reverted to segregated schools because of housing patterns. Since that time, segregation in DPS has increased and at certain schools more so than others. The surge in Latino population coupled with the migration of whites to the suburbs has accelerated this trend. In 1970, DPS still had a majority population of whites. By 1980, the district had become a majority minority school district. By circa 2000, the district’s student population was majority Latino. Yet, only three of the seven board of education members are Latinos, Theresa Pena, Arturo Jimenez and Andrea Merida, just elected in November, 2009. Jimenez and Merida represent northwest and southwest where, at least, a preponderance of Latino students attend school.
Consistent with actions taken by previous boards, DPS has isolated Jimenez and Merida ignoring their pleas to transform Lake Middle School into an International Baccalaureate (IB) World school. This program, part of the prestigious IB program, rooted in Geneva, Switzerland and in existence for over 40 years, is a program of instruction that focuses on the whole child. The curriculum is very extensive ranging from the basics to art. George Washington High has a very successful IB program. In fact, until Denver School of Arts opened, GW regularly led the district in reading scores. Incidentally, no charter school has ever had such success.
The previous board voted in November, 2009, to co-locate West Denver Preparatory School, a charter school, at Lake with a scaled down version of IB World. Both Jimenez and Merida strenuously objected. It should be pointed out that they represent the majority of the Lake Middle School community. Once the new board was installed, Jimenez sought another vote. He had apparently been assured by newly elected board members, Mary Seawell and Nate Easley, that they would support his motion. Instead, both voted against his motion to reconsider co-location. Seawell had previously told community members that she supported the parents’ plan to continue the IB World program as had previously approved by the board. Instead, she led the effort to ensure that West Denver Prep would be co-located at Lake and at another location in North Denver. DPS administrators also claim IB World didn’t add enough students in less than five years.
Denver Arts and Technology Academy (DATA) existed for nine years as a failing school by the district’s own standards – low CSAP scores, declining enrollment and over 50% annual faculty turnover. Yet, at no time during DATA’s failing existence did Tom Boasberg, current DPS superintendent, or his predecessor, now Sen. Michael Bennet, offer any public comment that the district was concerned with DATA, that it should improve or be closed. Only after the election of Arturo Jimenez, did DPS resolve the issue and the school finally closed last year. Then, despite Jimenez’s protests, the district almost immediately granted another charter to Cesar Chavez Academy, still under investigation by Pueblo City Schools and the Colo. Department of Education. Apparently, DPS did not conduct a thorough background check on Chavez Academy. It would have learned that the CEO made over $250,000 annually and that his wife also collected an annual salary of approximately $150,000. Chavez Academy had granted extra time for certain students on CSAP tests and that there may have been financial wrongdoing. The school employs only nonunion teachers as did DATA.
The Redesign of North High School was a similar DPS failure. A small group, Padres Unidos, convinced the district that the school was failing. Dr. Darlene LeDoux, the principal who had been assigned to the school for only two years, was forced out. Teachers were required to reapply and the overwhelming majority refused. The new principal, Jo Ann Trujillo-Hays, was reassigned from Academia Ana Maria Sandoval, a dual language elementary school. With an inexperienced faculty and a traumatized student population, the school floundered for two years. Ms. Trujillo returned to her previous assignment and, once again, the district offered no explanation to the community for the painfully obvious failure.
North Denver’s experiences with charter schools have been mostly negative. Yet, the district persists in its efforts to create a market for them. While most parents have chosen regular neighborhood schools over charter schools, neighborhood schools are being ignored while charter schools are being hailed, without adequate evidence, as the future of education in our community.
What can reasonable people conclude from the attitudes and behaviors of the members of the Board of Education and administrators? Are similar mistakes being made in 2010 as were made in 1969? Is the district discriminating, willfully or not, against Latinos? Are they being further segregated and isolated from other ethnic groups in DPS? According to Chungmei Lee, that is apparently the case. Readers can learn more by Googling Denver Public Schools: Resegregation , Latino Style.
Certainly, most North Denver residents don’t have children in the public schools. Yet, we all have a moral obligation to all young people that they have equal access to a quality education without being discriminated against by Denver Public Schools.


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Oct 10, 2021
We’re in the middle of a world-wide extinction crisis. Here in the United States, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service just announced that nearly two dozen species, from the Ivory-billed woodpecker to two freshwater fish species, are extinct.
How are wildlife in the parks doing? To explore that and other questions surrounding wildlife, we’re joined by Dr. Joel Berger, a senior scientist with the Wildlife Conservation Society as well as the Barbara Cox Anthony University Chair in Wildlife Conservation at Colorado State University.