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Tweenhood. The measly noun that brings a cringe to your face and nauseating fear to your core, knowing that someone, somewhere, might have access to images that immortalize the most awkward years of your life. Ask any collegiette out there and she will agree that the days of choker necklaces, uneven bangs and metallic braces were a right of passage, per say; that this uncomfortable limbo in time played a pivotal role in the development of the woman she has become.

As a female, the years between ages 9 and 14 are of critical importance: this is the only period of your life where you will not agonize over how the humidity will affect your hair, or if that extra slice of pizza will go straight to your hips. Women are born into a gender that spends a lifetime struggling with their appearance; this is why we cling to our childhood innocence so tightly.

When I met my stepsister for the first time, I was astounded by how much makeup she owned. A quick glance in her bathroom revealed a plethora of high-end products; from glossy lip balm to volumizing mascara, she had it all. She was eight years old at the time. Now, at the ripe age of twelve, she has become somewhat of a beauty guru, with the ability to apply makeup flawlessly and vanish imperfections within seconds. What’s even more disconcerting is that she is not alone. Stop by any middle school in America and you will see twelve-year-old girls who could easily be mistaken for sixteen-year-olds. The days of innocence for girls are diminishing at an alarming rate, which has many asking, where did the awkward girls go?

The catalyst behind this change is obvious: technological advancements have given way to younger users, making the world more “plugged in” than ever before. In a time when tweens are tweeting instead of climbing trees, it’s no surprise that young girls are throwing away their childhood. Click on the responses to any member of One Direction’s tweets, and you will find thousands of tweens begging for love and affection (with some variation of Styles, Malik, Horan, Payne, or Tomlinson incorporated in their username, nonetheless). YouTube provides girls with unrestricted access to provocative music videos and beauty vlogs, teaching them how to twerk and tweeze their eyebrows almost simultaneously. Having trouble talking to boys? There is a YouTube video for that.

In a way, it’s almost as if these girls are cheating at life. Long ago are the days of awkward phases; tweens have used the Internet as a tool to manipulate the transition from child to young adult, skipping the terrors of tweenhood with the right amount of foundation and mascara. While we collegiettes had to persevere through the “dark ages” with a series of trial and error, these girls coast on to the next stage of their life. The one victory we still hold is that their #transformationtuesday Instagrams will never compare to ours.

But if you think about it, which generation is really missing out? The answer is simple--we true '90s kids have the upperhand over these made-up tweens of the millenium. Yes, the awkward phase may have been painful, but it was brief. It took embarrassing fashion faux pas, bronzer blunders and more than your fair share of rejection to transform you into the successful colleigette you are today. Over time, you developed a tough skin, making you stronger and more apt to deal with the hardships of life. Modern tweens are missing out on this, learning these invaluable lessons from a YouTube video rather than within. We learned how to be true to ourselves and not completely rely on our outward appearance to give us a high self-esteem. Now that is a reward I wouldn't trade for the latest M.A.C. line.

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Tables give you the opportunity to link your wedding decor, lights, and florals, says Audrey Isaac, of 100 Candles. "(Your cake table) will be a focal point, so make sure to plan for a design that complements the tablescapes to maintain a consistent look throughout the reception.”

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"Uplighting can 'wash' a room in the color, or colors, of your choice, while pin spots strategically focus on the details you’d like to highlight the most," says Kate Franzen, of Glint Events. Floral design by The Proper Petal; lighting by Choice Entertainment.

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To keep a wedding design cohesive, Kim Lettier, of Lettier Event Planning Studio, carries some elements of the focal point (here, it's a floral centerpiece) into other areas. "Accent pieces such as candles should complement the focal point but not compete with it," she adds. “The design of the vessel itself should also fit in with the overall look. In this case I wrapped moss around the vessels because its traditional look interfered with the organic and vintage feel of the design.” Florist: The Green Flamingo.

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Planner Kate Franzen, of Glint Events, says professional lighting can transform a wedding or other event. Roses, hydrangeas and greenery designed by The Proper Petal. Lighting by Choice Entertainment.

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“An outdoor reception doesn't mean you have to let go of elegant elements. We used a mix of bistro lights and candelabras, as well as hurricane lamps and smaller votive candles for this garden dinner. The lighting only became stronger after sunset, creating a truly elegant mix of candle light, bistro lights and the natural light of the moon and stars." - Planner Adam Donovan-Groves, of Donovan-Groves Events. Audrey Isaac, of 100 Candles, adds, "Tall, elegant candelabras towering over floral centerpieces create a dynamic feel to a table. Match the candlesticks to the floral vessel for maximum impact!" Florist: Southern Blooms by Pat's Floral Design.

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After the sun set, votives and pillar candles in hurricane vases were lit along the breezeway at this gorgeous garden reception.

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“When pairing wedding florals with lighting, make sure to consider how your linens play into the overall look," says Jennifer Taylor, of Taylor'd Events Group. "Linens can add a level of texture to the table and there is a wealth of choices above and beyond the floor length white cover. Explore your options and have fun with it!” Roses, hydrangeas and orchids by Flora Nova Design.

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“Instead of sticking to simple pillar candles for centerpieces, opt for mixing and matching," suggests Isaac, of 100 Candles. "Select assorted stemmed glasses or votive holders for a fun, clean look that will add character to each table.” Floral design by Intrigue Designs.

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Make your day better with seven easy tips to keep your mood positive and start your day with optimism. Instead of waiting for your last snooze alarm to go off, get up a little earlier. For most, this is the hardest part. We love to sleep until the last possible second, but in reality you will be more tired if you keep hitting the snooze button rather than getting up. Usually the mornings before work and school are a rush and you are trying to do so much in so little time. When you reach the office you are already ready for 5:00 to go back home.

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Take the first 15 minutes of your morning in silence and stimulate your brain to get ready for the day. Take all the negative that usually comes with the morning and find the positives. Close your eyes and just think of the items that you are wanting to accomplish today and just center yourself and find positivity in what you will be doing. If you already take your time in the morning to pray, this is another way to sit and center yourself.

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When you get to the office, start your day by opening an inspirational book or read a devotion for five minutes. It is good for the first item that you read or hear in the morning be uplifting and positive to create a positive mood for yourself. This start to your day will keep you going and just motivate you to be the best you can be.

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It is proven that when you first wake up color is the best way to keep you in a positive mood. So think of different ways to brighten your morning. If you love flowers, pick up a colorful bouquet once a week and set them in your bathroom, or on your dresser so that you see them when you start your day. Just this little change, can help bring more positivity to your day.

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Being stuck inside for eight or nine hours a day can sap morale and make employees feel sluggish. Studies have shown kids learn best when they are active and have a short recess. The same goes for adults. A courtyard, covered patio with picnic tables or even rooftop deck over the parking garage give workers a chance to see the sun and get some fresh air.

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Location: Ashland, VA 23005 Hanover County
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Railroad transportation was still new in 1836 when the Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac (RF&P) Railroad Company completed a single track from Richmond to a sawmill 20 miles north in rural Hanover County. At the same time, the RF&P purchased a 482-acre tract beside the newly-laid tracks near the sawmill to use as a source of wood and fuel for their trains.

On Saturday, February 13, 1836, Captain Blair Bolling was among the guests who took the inaugural train trip to Hanover and recorded this account. [The group of dignitaries] "embarked on board the cars propelled by a Locomotive Engine about eleven oclock A.M. and proceeded in fine style amidst the shouts and applause of an admiring and (in part) an amazed multitude. We arrived about one oclock at our place of destiny within three quarters of a mile of the South Anna River where we found a light but neat building, one of the appendages of the railroad and transferrable long it, upon a car, in which was a table spread, and loaded with the finest wines and liquors, ..."
(From Captain Blair Bolling, diary entry for 13 February 1836, quoted in One Hundred and Fifty Years of History: Along the Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac Railroad by William E. Griffin Jr.)

The new rail service brought high-speed transportation to the area. Now the trip from Richmond to Ashland was a quick two hours. By 1842 the RF&P completed the line through Fredericksburg to Aquia Creek. Eventually the railroad line ran 113 miles between Richmond and Quantico.

The RF&P Railroad Establishes a Resort beside Its Tracks North of Richmond

When Edwin Robinson became president of the company in 1846, he thought the Hanover tract of land would be good for a resort community. It was mostly a slash (swampy area with slash pine trees) but it was the right distance from Richmond for a day trip and country picnics popular at the time, and it could serve as a convenient rest stop for rail passengers. Robinson's resort, Slash Cottage, grew to including cottages for guests, a hotel, a ballroom, a bowling alley and a gas house for lighting.

In 1854, the RP&P began dividing a portion of the land into residential lots. They enticed Richmonders to build permanent or vacation homes in the Village of Slash Cottage by offering the head of household a free or discounted train ticket on the Ashland Accommodation Train which ran between Ashland and Richmond several times a day.

Slash Cottage changed its name to Ashland in 1855 to honor native son Henry Clay, who had built an estate in Kentucky that he had named Ashland. In 1858, the Commonwealth of Virginia incorporated the town. The same year the resort incorporated as the Ashland Hotel and Mineral Well Company.

Reliable Railroad Transportation Spurs College Move to Ashland

After the Civil War, Randolph-Macon College in Boydton, Virginia, decided it needed to be closer to rail transportation to survive. It considered the Ashland Racecourse property for sale at the time but purchased the 13-acre Ashland Hotel and Mineral Well Company that was also for sale. The buildings already there could be used as lecture rooms and a dormitory. In October 1868, the college held its first classes on the new campus in Ashland.

From the 1850s to 1923, the train stations and freight depots were located across the street where the Randolph-Macon Coleg parking lot is now. The railroad "wye" was behind the station and depot. A y-shaped track configuration, it allowed the Ashland Accommodation Train to turn around and head back to Richmond. During the Civil War, the station was burned and rebuilt several times.

The RF&P built the existing train station on the west side of the tracks in 1923. W. Duncan Lee, a prominent Richmond architect, designed the Dutch Colonial style building. Local builder Aubrey Hunt constructed the station. Its divided floor plan, a historical reminder of the segregated South, had separate ticket windows and waiting areas for whites and blacks. The station was closed in 1967. The RFSP donated the station to the Town in 1985 for use as a visitor's center.

Taken after the RF&P laid a parallel track through Ashland in 1903, this photo looks south toward the England Street intersection. The last train station built on the east side of the tracks is pictured at the far left. The track at the far left was part of the Accommodation Train wye track. Also on the left is one of the water towers constructed at regular intervals along the track to fill the trains' boilers. The tall poles on the right are the telegraph poles used to transmit signals from station to station. The short poles are kerosene streetlamps.

"We passed the village of Ashland, 'the birthplace of Henry Clay,'... It presented the most singular collection of fairy lodging-houses any one can imagine. ... There was a small fanciful hotel, built of wood, gaily painted, and decorated with abundance of Brussels lace borders of carved work, with little gables, little pinnacles, little colonnades, and little columns to match. ... On the opposite side of the road was a long shed ... Around a sort of green or common, dotted with 'shade trees' and seats, and everywhere else you looked, were scattered the strangest assemblage of little dolls' houses and summer dwellings. ... all open and airy and al intended for the out-of-doors life ... ."
From Life in the South; From the Commencement of the War, by Catherine Cooper Hopley, Volume l, 1863, pp. 235-236.

William Clopton's 1854 survey for Slash Cottage (right) shows the RF&P plan for a residential community. Richmonders took advantage of the opportunity to move to the country including RF&P President Edwin Robinson, who owned a home at the south end of town. RF&P Treasurer C.W. Macmurdo built a home at 713 S. Railroad Ave. on the 10-acre lot #4.

Through deed restrictions, the RF&P required purchasers to build a substantial home within 18 months. By forbidding the sale of spirituous liquors, it was able to control the lucrative bar trade developing in town.

Unknown to RF&P directors, Robinson built the Ashland Racecourse southwest of town using company funds. Though not prosecuted when his embezzling was discovered, Robinson resigned, declared bankruptcy and left Virginia. He would form a new railroad company in South America.

More information about Ashland's history and places of historical significance included on the Ashland Museum Inside Out tour is available on the Ashland Museum website.
Ashland Museum Inside Out is funded in part by a grant from CultureWorks championed by Altria.
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)18S E 281427 N 4182019
Decimal Degrees37.75940000, -77.48123333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 37° 45.564', W 77° 28.874'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds37° 45' 33.84" N, 77° 28' 52.44" W
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Erwin E. Wood

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Location: Plainfield, IL 60544 Will County
Country: United States of America

N 41° 36.102', W 88° 12.016'

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Born on farm in Plainfield, Feb. 6, 1848
1860-63 Student Northwestern College
1864 — Private Company C, 132d Illinois Volunteers, Civil War
1865-70 Student Northwestern University
1870-73 Editor & Publisher News, Covington, Neb.
1872 — Married Miss Theresa A. Frisbie, Chicago
1874-80 Editor on Chicago Evening Journal
1876-80 West Chicago Park Commissioner
1879-81 Charter Member Chicago Stock Exchange
1882-83 Member Illinois General Assembly
1885-86 U.S. Commissioner New Orleans World Exposition
1886-87 Editor New York Commercial Advertiser
1886-88 Promoter, Incorporator, Director and Sec'y Chicago Outer Belt E.J.&E. Railway
1898 - Adjutant First Regiment Illinois Volunteers, Spanish War
1907-08 Editor "Bit and Spur," London and Chicago
1909-16 Farmer & Author, "Woodfarm" Homestead,
Lincoln Highway, Plainfield
1917 - Sergt. Commanding U.S. Army Recruiting Station, Grant Park, Chicago District, World War
1918-25 Field Sec'y Chicago Historical Society
1919-21 Commander Historical Post, No. 64; State Historian American Legion
1921-24 Member Faculty Chi. Law School; Chair of Diplomacy
1922-Oct. 9, Golden Wedding Anniversary
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)16T E 399978 N 4606250
Decimal Degrees41.60170000, -88.20026667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 41° 36.102', W 88° 12.016'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds41° 36' 6.12" N, 88° 12' 0.96" W
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Area Code(s)815, 630, 312
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 15413 S Union Pl, Plainfield IL 60544, US
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Replica of the Liberty Bell

Replica of the Liberty Bell (HM1SJZ)

Location: Quakertown, PA 18951 Bucks County
Country: United States of America

N 40° 26.555', W 75° 21.127'

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This bell reminds us that the Liberty Bell rested here briefly on September 23, 1777 during its trip to Allentown. A joint project of the Valley Forge Chapter, Pennsylvania Society, Sons of the American Revolution and the Quakertown Historical Society
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)18T E 470138 N 4476941
Decimal Degrees40.44258333, -75.35211667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 40° 26.555', W 75° 21.127'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds40° 26' 33.3" N, 75° 21' 7.62" W
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Area Code(s)215, 267, 484, 610
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Plessy V. Ferguson Historical

Plessy V. Ferguson Historical (HM1T16)

Location: New Orleans, LA 70117 Orleans Parish
Country: United States of America

N 29° 57.856', W 90° 2.907'

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Press Street Railroad Yards

—Site of the Arrest of Homer Adolph Plessy —

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On June 7, 1892, Homer Aldolph Plessy was removed from the East Louisiana Railroad train and arrested by Detective C.C. Cain at the corner of Royal and Press St. He was charged with violating the 1890 Louisiana Separate Car Act that separated railroad passengers by race.

Plessy's act of civil disobedience was a test case organized by the Comite' des Citoyens (Citizen's Committee) whose aim was to overturn segregation laws that were being enacted across the South. The philosophy and strategies of the Comite' des Citoyens foreshadowed Civil Rights movements of the 20th century. Although the Supreme Court ruled against Plessy on May 18, 1896, his case marked the first post-Reconstruction use of the 14th Amendment's "equal protection" provision in a legal challenge to segregation. In their final statement after the Supreme Court verdict, the Comite' des Citoyens proclaimed, "We as freemen still believe we were right and our cause is sacred...In defending the cause of liberty, we met with defeat but not with ignominy." Their position was vindicated when the Supreme Court upheld similar 14th Amendment arguments in the 1954 case of Brown v Board of Education.

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Homer Plessy was born Homere
Patris Plessy on March 17, 1863 in New Orleans. His parents were carpenter (Joseph) Adolphe Plessy and seamstress Rosa Debergue, both classified as people of color. Homer Plessy died on March 1, 1925. He is entombed in St. Louis Cemetery No. 1.

John Howard Ferguson was born in 1838 in Martha's Vineyard, MA. He was appointed judge in Section A of the New Orleans Parish Criminal Court 1892 and ruled against Plessy in November of the same year. He is buried in Lafayette Cemetery.

Members of the Citizens' Committee (1891-1896)
Arthur Esteves, President; C.C. Antoine, Vice-President; Firmin Christophe, Secretary; G.G Johnston, Asst. Secretary; Paul Bonseigneur, Treasurer; Laurent Auguste; Rudolph Baquie; Rodolphe L. Desdunes; A.J. Giuranovich; Alcee Labat; E.A. Williams, Pierre Chevalier; Louis A. Martinet; Numa E. Mansion; L.J. Joubert; A.B. Kennedy; Myrthil J. Piron; Eugene Luscy; Julius Hall; Frank Hall; Noel Bacchus; George Geddes; A.E.P. Albert.
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)15R E 784835 N 3318492
Decimal Degrees29.96426667, -90.04845000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 29° 57.856', W 90° 2.907'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds29° 57' 51.36" N, 90° 2' 54.42" W
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Area Code(s)504
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A Home Away From Home? Historical

A Home Away From Home? Historical (HM1TB5)

Location: Luray, VA 22835 Page County
Country: United States of America

N 38° 33.737', W 78° 22.986'

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Shenandoah National Park

In late 1935, when Shenandoah National Park was officially established, 465 families remained on the land, most with no plans for relocation.The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Resettlement Administration was tapped to help. The government allocated funds to purchase 6,291 acres in seven locations; 343 were in Page County's Ida Valley just below you. The Ida plans called for 28 farms, each with a house and outbuildings for livestock.A cadre of "enumerators" conducted a detailed census of the families and deemed 293 "homestead prospects" meaning that, based on information gathered, these families had the means to pay the $5 monthly rent the first year and then purchase the property at its appraised value with a 40-year mortgage.Only 172 families chose to move from their mountain homes to homestead communities like the one below you; very few bought them a year later.
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Placed ByNational Park Service
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Thursday, July 28th, 2016 at 1:01pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)17S E 728009 N 4271451
Decimal Degrees38.56228333, -78.38310000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 38° 33.737', W 78° 22.986'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds38° 33' 44.22" N, 78° 22' 59.16" W
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Area Code(s)540
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21st Illinois Infantry Historical

21st Illinois Infantry Historical (HM1XC7)

Location: Chickamauga, GA 30707 Catoosa County
Country: United States of America

N 34° 54.125', W 85° 15.625'

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2nd Brigade - Carlin

—1st Division - Davis —

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21st Infantry.
2nd Brigade - Carlin.
1st Division - Davis.
20th Army Corps - McCook

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Commanded By
Colonel - John W. S. Alexander,(killed September 20)
Captain - Chester K. Knight.
September 19 - 1863
1 to 4 p.m.
Loss 238
Occupied Position 200 Yards in Advance
at 12:30 p.m.
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HM NumberHM1XC7
Year Placed1899
Placed ByState of Illinois
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Monday, March 20th, 2017 at 9:01am PDT -07:00
Locationbig map
UTM (WGS84 Datum)16S E 658937 N 3863565
Decimal Degrees34.90208333, -85.26041667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 34° 54.125', W 85° 15.625'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds34° 54' 7.5" N, 85° 15' 37.5" W
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Area Code(s)706
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Closest Postal AddressAt or near 6576 Lafayette Rd, Chickamauga GA 30707, US
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Chambers and Partners (2014)

Accident in Lanzarote

We successfully recovered compensation for our client who was injured at her hotel in Lanzarote in November 2008.

It was the first day of her holiday and our client and her companion went to the bar area for a snack after checking in. She tripped in a hole that had been formed by cracked and broken tiles.

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Legionnaires' Disease Claim After Hotel Stay

Ivor Enock was employed as a Construction Consultant at Heathrow Airport on the terminal 5 project. He contracted Legionnaires’ disease after staying at the Le Meridien Hotel.

He was hospitalised and remained in hospital for a period of 9 weeks. During this time he suffered respiratory and kidney failure resulting in him needing dialysis. He spent some time in intensive care and has never made a full recovery from his illness.

His lifestyle was greatly affected and he noticed a worsening in his diabetic condition. He suffered fatigue and low moods and was unable to return to work resulting in significant loss of earnings.

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I never made it to Girl Scouts (Brownies, represent!), but I do recall that patches, along with Kumbaya and craft fairs, were all the rage. In fact, their mantra should have been “make new friends, but cut a beezy for a badge.” But who really cares if we can camp together, peddle cookies outside a grocery store, or get high on life anyway? I think these Nerd Merit Badges are much more commendable, and no doubt I’ve diligently earned the “Family Tech Support” and “Inbox Zero” varieties. Unfortunately, the “Printer Hero” badge is the only one that comes with these super fresh letterpress backs from Dolce Press, since a regular copy job couldn’t embody “the heroic vanquishment of these godawful beige-colored killers of our souls.” Hell to the yes, I’ll take one of each please.

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Team for the 4NCL Northern League

An update to where we are with the 4NCL squad. The following is the total squad at present – all have agreed to be registered to the Holmes Chapel team:

155319H Doran, Chris M Chester A 179
182090E Gorman, John A M Caergwrle A 165
108416B Clark, Robert G M Caergwrle B 177
120687E Turner, John M M Holmes Chapel A 175
106612C Bennett, Patrick J M Holmes Chapel A 174
106389D Bates, Ian W M Holmes Chapel B 172
160594L Blackburn, Jonathan LB M Atticus A 196
186957H Hancock, Michael L M Holmes Chapel B 171
118034E Roberts, Malcolm A M Holmes Chapel A 138

I think that it is enough to justify entering our team, but I would be happier with a couple more players in the squad – the first weekend on 6th/7th November is likely to be a major test as it is at Darlington, which is 142 miles from Holmes Chapel.

At the moment, there are only three teams entered in the Northern League – Manchester Chess Federation, Bradford DCA Knights, and our good friends Cheddleton 2. The 4NCL need at least twelve teams to make it viable, and in February, Mike Truran claimed expressions of interest from 15 teams on the online English Chess Forum, so there will probably be a flurry of entries later.


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Outdoor Kitchen

Have you ever dreamt of having dinner at your home in a resort like surrounding or enjoying barbeque with family and friends over some fine wine!!?? Yes, we are talking about outdoor kitchen, which has become quite popular in recent times. After all who wouldn’t want to experience the joy of cooking with folks amidst the beautiful garden set-up!!? You would definitely want your kitchen to look appealing from the inside and the outside. There are Four Essentials to keep in mind before starting up your outdoor kitchen work. Firstly, plan a budget. Make a note of appliances you would want to see in your outdoor kitchen. Secondly, evaluate your space. Find the area you could set-up your outdoor kitchen and make a layout to see if your requirements fit in the available space. Thirdly, how you would want the floor to be. Should it be made of tiles or stones or ceramics or wooden!!? And finally, decide if you want to have an overhead roof type of structure or an open outdoor kitchen.

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We are of course here to make your decision easier and to assist you in making a suitable outdoor kitchen. We will talk about different outdoor kitchen design inspirations in the coming segment. You can have a look, read it thoroughly, introspect and see what ideas work for you.

Fire Pit – a cold winter evening, a sudden plan of barbeque dinner with folks, with retro music in the background and a cozy fire pit to go with it. Fire pits add a warm element to the outdoor kitchen, thus making an escape from the monotonous family dinners.

Fire Pit

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Pizza Oven – crave for Italian food quite often, why not bring one home!! Having a pizza oven in the outdoor kitchen is an ideal option for those who love to have home-made wood fired pizzas. Also, if pizza delivery option is quite feasible at your door step, you can skip the idea of having a pizza oven in the outdoors.

Pizza Oven

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Bar – make a place for party person in you by building a space for bar in your outdoor kitchen. Don’t hesitate in experimenting with a few cocktails with the amigos and enjoy some fine scotch in the middle of surreal outdoors. Bar, if designed thoughtfully, can even become the focus of your kitchen.

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Grill Station – for all the grill masters in the house, it is time for you to take charge and show some fine skills. You can choose a set up depending upon the usage and preferences.

Pool View and Outdoor Kitchen – this tops the list of all the outdoor kitchen design inspirations. This combination would be anybody’s dream. Imagine sipping a beer or two after an exhaustive swimming session and later you nibble on delicious food cooked in your outdoor kitchen. Just the thought of it makes me want to have one arranged in my home outdoors.

Pool View and Outdoor Kitchen

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Hope you could connect to the few inspirational designs we shared and it helps in designing the layout of your outdoor kitchen. Having a well thought layout is the key element you must be prepared with before starting your work. A layout that fulfills all your requirements and needs in the specified budget guidelines is a pillar to a dream outdoor kitchen.

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KVAR units lower Electric Bills! The installed unit reduces the amount of nonproductive current in your existing electrical system, resulting in a significant reduction in power consumption costs carbon reduction too. Guaranteed to reduce your electric bill by 8% or more after 8 months! Can't get your children to turn off the lights when they leave the room?

Ceritalia-USA is a Pennsylvania-based corporation specializing in imported natural stone, ceramic tile and porcelain. We provide a huge range of granite countertops, limestone slabs, marble, exotic slates, ceramic tile and an extensive inventory of design products. Ceritalia caters to the requirements of homeowners, contractors, architects and designers.

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Because of its unique location, Long Island is a pretty place to live. However, because of its location, Long Island's weather can vary from the sunny days we love to fall tropical storms and harsh winters. Under these ranging conditions, having a strong roof, protective siding, and durable windows are three critical parts to protecting your home's structure, looks, and value.

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A Home Equity Loan can be a good choice when you have one large expense that needs to be taken care of in the short term. You’ll have to repay it, though — so use it for things that give you a good return on your money in some way.

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A line of credit gives you ongoing access to funds, when you need them over time.
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  1. You can borrow one lump sum amount that you need right now — no more, and no less. Then you can pay it back over time, and make extra payments when possible, to pay it off faster. Plus, having a single loan amount won’t tempt you to spend the money carelessly.
  2. You’ll enjoy a fixed interest rate to help keep costs down over the life of the loan.
  3. Equal monthly payments of principle and interest make it easier to budget. Because payments are a flat amount and don’t fluctuate over time, you’ll be able to make it fit within your monthly spending.

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Jessica Smith
Jessica Smith
Height: 6-0
Year: Jr.
Hometown: Bakersfield, Calif.
Position: stbd

As a junior (2013): Competed with both the varsity and second varsity eight during the spring…rowed with the varsity eight in the four seat in two races…rowed with the second varsity eight in the five seat (three times) and the six seat (once)…dealt with a back injury during the middle of the spring, forcing her to miss some races…one of six Hornets to receive the National Scholar-Athlete Award, given to rowers with a 3.5 or higher cumulative grade point average.

As a sophomore (2012): One of five members on the team to compete with the varsity eight in every spring race, sitting in the four seat each time…helped the varsity eight to a bronze medal at the WIRA Championships, and a sixth place showing (out of 33 entries) at the Dad Vail Regatta in Philadelphia…posted a personal-best time of 6:59.8 on the 2,000-meter ergometer test, becoming one of just a handful of rowers in school history to finish below seven minutes.

As a freshman (2011): Competed with the novice eight in the five seat of every spring race…won silver with the boat at the WIRA Championships, the highest finish for the novice eight at WIRA’s since 2005…sat at three with the varsity four in each of the boat’s last six races, including winning gold at the WIRA Championships…sat at three with the second varsity four in one race as well.

Personal: A psychology major…has a team-best 6:59.8 on the 2,000-meter ergometer…sister, Lindsey, is also a member of the Sacramento State rowing team.


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New Trailer Drops for “Alien: Covenant”

One of the most eagerly anticipated films of 2017 gets a full trailer release and said trailer is two minutes and thirty-six seconds of face-hugging/Xenomorph glory. Starring Michael Fassbender, Noomi Rapace, James Franco, Danny McBride and a slew of other recognizable names, Alien: Covenant is directed by Ridley Scott (his third of the series) and is a sequel to 2012’s Prometheus which is in turn a prequel to the original Alien series.

Ridley, who directed the original 1979 Alien told Flickering Myth back in January that he “wanted to go back and really explore the origins of the xenomorphs”, adding that, “We did Prometheus – that heaved it off the ground, and Covenant is a follow-through to Prometheus. We now know who created this, and why, and the next one’s a joining up of the storyline.” read more

Fox Releases 4 Minute Prologue Video for Alien: Covenant

If Fox’s teaser image of the cast of Alien: Covenant two days ago wasn’t enough to whet your appetite for the Ridley Scott project, they’ve just released a prologue video for the film that’s over four minutes long!

Entitled, “Prologue: The Last Supper,” the clip introduces the audience to all of the main cast before the horrors of the plot befall them. This is the first time we see James Franco and Danny McBride in their roles for an extended period of time, and Michael Fassbender has a scene-stealing moment late in the clip. There’s even a “dinner disruption” that calls back memories of the classic panic-inducing “chestburster” scene of the original film. You can watch the entire clip below: read more

Alien: Covenant Virtual Reality Experience

While the film Alien: Covenant is set to be released on May 19th, Fox has announced that it is also working on a virtual reality experience aimed at scaring the life out of folks. This will be the second VR release from Fox Innovation Lab (the first being The Martian VR Experience) and will be executive produced by Ridley Scott himself.

The studio describes the VR Experience as “a dread-inducing journey into the depths of the Alien universe. Viewers will discover the true meaning of terror as they navigate through horrifying alien environments and a story where every decision could mean the difference between life and death.” read more

New Images Released from “Alien: Covenant”

It looks like fans clamoring for a new trailer of Ridley Scott’s Alien: Covenant will have to quench their thirst with just a few still images released from the film’s Twitter account yesterday. One image shows Michael Fassbender, as one of his characters, dressed in all white sitting at a piano; another shows some of the blood that we’ve come to love from this series covering the inner walls of the ship.

The film’s plot synopsis reads:  “Bound for a remote planet on the far side of the galaxy, the crew of the colony ship Covenant discovers what they think is an uncharted paradise, but is actually a dark, dangerous world – whose sole inhabitant is the ‘synthetic’ David (Fassbender), survivor of the doomed Prometheus expedition.” read more

Noomi Rapace Added to ALIEN: COVENANT

Noomi Rapace, who played on of the few survivors in Prometheus, has joined Ridley Scott’s Alien: Covenant. She is expected to reprise her role as Elizabeth Shaw, despite reports that she would not be. She was seen on set in Australia for weeks worth of shooting. However, information is on lockdown, so it has not been officially confirmed.

The cast includes Michael Fassbender, Katherine Waterston, Billy Crudup, Danny McBride and Demian Bichir. It hits theaters August 4, 2017.

Source: Deadline

Latest News on the ALIEN Franchise: April 26th ALIEN DAY

24 Hour Fan-Focused Social Media Event to Launch in Celebration of AlienDay426

Dark Horse Comics, Funko, NECA, Sideshow Collectibles, Audible, Titan Books, Zen Studios and more than a Dozen other Partners Join Forces to Mark ALIEN DAY on Planet Earth

Reebok to Release Exact Replica of the ALIEN Stompers worn by   Sigourney Weaver as Ellen Ripley

Nationwide Screening Returns One of the Most Iconic Film Franchises   to Theaters Across the Country

Los Angeles, CA (March 29, 2016) – Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products announced today an out-of-this-world global celebration of the ALIEN franchise culminating with a special 24 hour, fan-focused social media event on April 26th – a nod to LV-426, the planet from the iconic ALIEN films. ALIEN DAY (#AlienDay426) to encompass a wide range of executions including nationwide screenings, never-before-seen consumer product activations and the kickoff of the ALIEN: Ultimate Trivia Challenge, allowing fans to test their ALIEN knowledge – with the chance to win memorable prizes every 42.6 minutes on Twitter. read more

‘Alien: Covenant’ Gets it’s Main Cast

‘Alien: Covenant,’ which starts production next month, is finishing up it’s main casting.   They have added  Jussie Smollett, Amy Seimetz, Carmen Ejogo and Callie Hernandez to the cast, which already includes Michael Fassbender, Katherine Waterston, Demian Bichir and Danny McBride.

The details of the plot are still under wraps of Ridley Scott’s second film in his prequel trilogy to the ‘Alien’ series.   It is still not confirmed if Noomi Rapace will be returning to her original character from ‘Prometheus.’ At this point, only Fassbender has been confirmed to reprise his role. read more

Demian Bichir Cast in ‘Alien: Covenant’

Demian Bichir  has joined Ridley Scott’s upcoming ‘Alien: Covenant’ from Fox.   He joins the ‘Prometheus’ sequel cast that includes Noomi Rapace, Michael Fassbender, Katherine Waterston and Danny McBride.   Bichir most recently starred in Quentin Tarantino’s ‘The Hateful Eight.’

Source: Deadline


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What To Choose Steel or Fiberglass Front Doors? Decision is Yours

When people are careful in purchasing a property or selecting tiles for the kitchen back-splash, why not be certain about entry doors that are equally important for interior and exterior? Although there would be a number of attractive and worth considering options, people have to go for the best possible match that promises maximum aesthetic appeal as well as performance. Since it’s not just about appearance, things get complicated when people want every feature in one piece. Their decision becomes daunting and time consuming when there are countless options.

Technology has help door manufacturers to introduce various materials with unique features. There are wood, steel, aluminum, vinyl, fiberglass and various other front door materials that may work in the way people would expect. But, fiberglass and steel have turned out to be quite impressive and incredible materials because they are most cost effective and durable than traditional wood doors. The best thing is that both materials offer energy efficiency and need minimal maintenance. Though, they differ in styles and other features that would help to decide which option to go with:

Exterior and Interior Finish

While searching for exterior doors, home’s architecture and design would be the first considerations. If it has wood trims with a beige stucco exterior, white two-panel door can satisfy the needs. Steel and fiberglass front doors can provide incredible exterior finish and touch. Though, fiberglass has an edge due to its wood look finish that consists of stainable frames to complement internal wood trims. Having a geometric and modern design means that a flush steel door could be a good decision to give contemporary looks.

Direction of Entryway

Direction of home determines the amount of sunlight entering during the morning, afternoon and evening. Needless to say, entry doors are affected by their direction. West and south facing front doors catch the most sunlight while their opposites have calmer weathering treatments.

Steel and fiberglass front doors offer insulation, energy efficiency and resistance against warping and cracking. Since steel doors are good conductors of heat, homeowners would always have to struggle in maintaining inside temperature. They need frequent maintenance as compared to fiberglass front doors but are quite affordable.

Nature of Use

Another consideration while searching for front doors is to analyze the nature of use. To do so, homeowners should have to ask the following questions:

  • Are the front doors used to move large objects in and out of the home?
  • Are the households active/busy?
  • Are there pets that frequently move throughout the home?

Yes, they are quite personal questions that tend to have great significance in selecting a door type. Fiberglass front doors can resist rusting, rotting and deterioration while steel doors can be easily dented, scratched and painted. Both materials need low maintenance but their expenses are different. So, the final choice would be made as per wear and tear that the door would have to endure.

For more information, people can consult with Windows Doors Mart or get free quotes simply by visiting their website: http://windowsdoorsmart.ca/. Their representatives have enough exposure and expertise to give appropriate suggestions.


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A gathering with St. Lucy Catholic Church's Young Adult Ministry members is scheduled for 7 p.m. today at the church, 1214 Aycock St., Houma. Young adults 18 to 35 can join the group for Mass, adoration and social. The topic for the night is St. Joseph, custodian of the two hearts. The Rev. Mitch Semar is the service's guest speaker.

A five-week marriage seminar is scheduled for 7 p.m. Fridays in March starting tonight at New Hope International Family Worship Center, 21490 La. 20, Vacherie. The church's pastor, Dr. Claudette Aubert, is the seminar's guest speaker. For information, visit www.newhopeintl.net.

Healing programs are scheduled for 10 a.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at Christian Faith Fellowship, 130 Moffet Road, Houma. The Rev. David Newberry from Miracle Life Family Church in Zambia is the services' guest speaker.

New Mt. Zion Baptist Church's annual Men's Day program is scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday at the church, 922 Goode St., Houma. The service will honor the Terrebonne Parish Men's Day Association. The Rev. Timothy Boyd from St. Paul Baptist Church is the service's guest speaker.

A six session course on liturgy, taught by the Rev. Josh Rodrigue, is scheduled from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, 20, April 10, 17 and 24 at the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux's Pastoral Center, 2779 La. 311, Schriever. To register, call the diocese's Office of Religious Education at 850-3144. The cost is $20 plus books.

Revival services are scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday and March 8 at Christ Holiness Temple, 7389 Main St., Houma. Terry Bridges from Holy Hill COGIC in Tylertown Miss., is the service's guest speaker.

A teaching about scriptures, “When Scripture Comes to Life,” is scheduled from 6:35 to 8:35 p.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Adoration Chapel, 4316 La. 56, Houma. Sarah Pierce is the program's guest speaker. The night includes Eucharistic adoration, reciting of the rosary and private prayer ministry. For information, call 594-4213.

Send church news items to The Courier or Daily Comet by noon Tuesday each week. You must email text-written information in the proper format to news@houmatoday.com or editor@dailycomet.com, or fill out a questionnaire at houmatoday.com or dailycomet.com located in the middle column about half way down the page. After filling out the form, click “submit” at the bottom of the page. An email is then sent to Shane Thibodaux, The Courier and Daily Comet's lifestyles editor, for inclusion in the paper. Every announcement must have the event's name, time, date, location, church address and a contact number. If you don't have a computer, you can use the one in The Courier's lobby, 3030 Barrow St., Houma. There is no computer in the lobby of the Daily Comet's office in Thibodaux. If you have any problems submitting an announcement, call Thibodaux at 857-2206.


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No More "Wild Thing" For the Troggs

Lonesome, Onry and Mean was sad to learn via Chuck Prophet's Facebook page this morning that Reg Presley, lead singer of Sixties proto-punkers the Troggs, has been diagnosed with lung cancer.

The Troggs are known primarily for their 1966 hit "Wild Thing." LOM was a sophomore in high school when the tune came blaring out of the speakers of the car radio and rocked our world. It seemed that within a week every rock station in the country was playing "Wild Thing" once an hour. It was literally everywhere.

The band went on to record poppy-er material that also did well in the charts; "Love Is All Around" was another radio smash, and the band also scored with "With A Girl Like You," the rocking "Any Way That You Want Me," "I Can't Control Myself," and "Night of the Long Grass."

But by 1969, the Troggs were gone. Managed by Kinks' honcho Larry Page, the band seemed to waste the opportunity that "Wild Thing" provided by not touring the U.S. until almost two years after "Wild Thing" had thrust them into the public spotlight.

"Wild Thing," written by Chip Taylor, was later covered by Jimi Hendrix, who included it in his sets frequently. Hendrix ended his historic set at the Monterey Pop Festival in 1967 with "Wild Thing," afterwards kneeling over his guitar, dousing it with lighter fluid, and setting the instrument on fire.

The Troggs made several attempts at reforming, but they never found the right formula for other hits. They did travel to Athens, Georgia in 1991 to record Athens Andover (the band is from Andover, England) with three members of R.E.M.

Presley announced his retirement due to health problems earlier this week, effectively ending the Troggs.

Prophet, an avid collector of all things proto-punk and garage rock, noted on his Facebook page this morning, "I've asked Shayde and I've asked Kelley and I've asked Henry over at Open Mind, 'Why is it so hard to find used Troggs records?' Well, for good reason. People just don't sell them after they buy them. They take them to the grave. Leave 'em for their kids. Reg is sick. He needs your prayers."

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100 Favorite Dishes: No. 47, Pho Ga at Pho Ga Dakao

100 Favorite Dishes: No. 47, Pho Ga at Pho Ga Dakao

This year leading up to our annual Best of Houston issue, we're counting down our 100 favorite dishes in Houston. This list comprises our favorite dishes from the last year, dishes that are essential to Houston's cultural landscape and/or dishes that any visitor (or resident) should try at least once.

By now, most Houstonians have [hopefully] gained a passing familiarity with pho, that beef-based noodle soup with tender slices of fatty brisket intertwining with fat mint leaves and tendrils of cilantro. Perhaps some fancy themselves pho connoisseurs, sniffing out their favorite anise-laced or cinnamon-spiced broths throughout the city. But pho ga represents new pho territory, territory that's easily accessible to both connoisseurs and newbies alike.

At Pho Ga Dakao, the restaurant's specialty -- as the name would imply -- is pho ga, or chicken pho. It's completely like and nothing like the chicken soup Americans grew up on, both familiar and exotic at the same time.

Like beef pho, chicken pho is made by boiling chicken bones and other assorted parts for hours on end to form a rich, fatty stock. To that, Pho Ga Dakao adds meat -- light or dark, your choice -- as well as buttery chicken skin and even organ meat if you're feeling adventurous. Chicken hearts and gizzards give the soup a complexity and tangy bite, but it's just as good with plain old breast meat too. Doctor it up with lime juice, cilantro, mint or Sriracha to your liking, and you're left with a bowl of chicken soup that's as good for a cold as it is for enjoying on its own, rich, chicken-y merits.

The list so far:

No. 100: Dumplings at Heights Asian Cafe No. 99: Mixta Pizza at Friends Pizzeria No. 98: Veggie tacos from Radical Eats No. 97: Bean pie from Conscious Cafe No. 96: Swiss chard crepes from Giacomo's Cibo e Vino No. 95: Eggs Mia Bella at Mia Bella No. 94: Mulligatawny soup at the Queen Vic No. 93: Helado de Lúcuma from Pollo Bravo No. 92: Black bean burger from Natachee's No. 91: Chupacabra pizza from ERA No. 90: Roast chicken from El Norteño No. 89: Eggs El Salvador from Brasil No. 88: Frank the Pretzel from Eatsie Boys No. 87: Caldo Tlalpeño from Tacos del Julio No. 86: English pea soup at Brasserie 19 No. 85: Falafel from Zabak's No. 84: Buttermilk-fried pork loin with fried eggs at Canopy No. 83: Grillades and grits from BB's Cajun Cafe No. 82: Haemul dolsot from Seoul House No. 81: Pandan waffles at Parisian Bakery III No. 80: Pita bread and hummus at Phoenicia No. 79: Goat pepper soup at Peppersoup Cafe No. 78: Melon and Texas feta salad from Beaver's No. 77: Hot Italian beef from BB's Beef & Hot Dog No. 76: Bacon-avocado burger from Facundo Cafe No. 75: Pancakes from Fountain View Cafe No. 74: Hobnobs from Fluff Bake Bar No. 73: Chu chee eggplant from Nidda Thai No. 72: Sausage sampler from King's Biergarten No. 71: Shawarma from Abdallah's No. 70: Moules-frite at the Broken Spoke No. 69: Hong Kong-style French toast at House of Bowls No. 68: Sashimi sampler at Sushi Miyagi No. 67: Baleadas from Honduras Mayan No. 66: Snow ice from Star Snow Ice & Teriyaki No. 65: Boudin balls from MerCheri's No. 64: Miso ramen at Umai No. 63: Grim burger at Lankford Grocery No. 62: Dabeli at Bansuri Indian Food Corner No. 61: Wine and cupcakes at 13 Celsius No. 60: Pâté de France from Spec's No. 59: Steak and eggs from Ninfa's on Navigation No. 58: Breakfast pita at Niko Niko's No. 57: Vegan curry at Cafe TH No. 56: Samosas at Shiv Sagar No. 55: Ceviche at Latin Bites Cafe No. 54: Wicked Philly at Pappa Geno's No. 53: Pork chop at Perry's Steakhouse No. 52: Soft-shell crab at Pico's Mex-Mex No. 51: Sno-balls at MAM's House of Ice No. 50: Whole catfish at Saigon Pagolac No. 49: Nova fish box at New York Bagel & Coffee Shop No. 48: Sojok mana'eesh at Cedars Bakery

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