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As Autumn moves in and the weather starts to cool and the rain returns in buckets! I have gathered my thoughts from the last number of months about golf courses played and the services provided. Therefore, it's time to start Reviewing Irish Golf Courses played during 2018. The following opinion is mainly from my insights into golf, and my golfers feedback from the golf courses they played in 2018.
Standing at the Stone of Accord at Old Head Golf Links looking back at the clubhouse.
Adare Manor Resort played great. The forty green staff provides a golf course in pristine condition, and they work hard at keeping Adare the best-conditioned course in Ireland. Adare is by far the most impressive manicured golf course to play in Ireland. There is room to hit the ball around off the tee and the challenge to score is around the greens. The greens are mainly raised platforms with severe undulations to read. The bunkers are deep and very playable, and the green side run-offs are kept as good as most greens that we would play in any given year. The newly refurbished Resort Hotel is again the best property to visit in Ireland and not soft on the pocket.
Ballybunion has undergone a whole host of recent upgrades and changes to the Old Course a few years ago. All eighteen greens were rebuilt, and a new fescue grass forms the bases for those greens. The drought affected the fairways that the club dramatically and the powers that be decided to overseed the fairways with a new grass to prepare for 2019. Thus, right now the fairways are bare in places the lies are quite tight, but playing from the fairways is not as bad as they look. However, that is my observations, and I would be keen to learn about your Ballybunion experiences from 2018.
Difficult to hit shots off the hard fairways. Typically the clubhead bounces off the hard turf sending the golf ball off target.
From the early part of the golfing season, the drought affected most of the links golf courses. Some courses let nature take it courses and others watered the course daily such as Doonbeg. Golfers enjoyed playing Doonbeg this year more than previous years due to the quality of the fairways compared to other courses. Perhaps, the dry weather caught some golf courses off guard, but it is my view that golf courses and operators should be able to deal with such problems.
To the team at Old Head Golf Links, please take a bow for excellence. The set of the course, fairways, greens and tee boxes all played very well each time I played this year. The greens rolled smoothly, and it's a toss-up between Adare & Old Head for the smoothest surface played. Also, my customer feedback noted that the Old Head's is ranked number three from their caddie experiences. The caddie service was engaging with the golfers, friendly, funny jokes and offering sound advice.
I am not surprised that all the tickets are sold out for the British Open Championship at Royal Port Rush Golf Club, 2019. The Open Championship is expected to be a great buzz and fantastic for the Portrush and surrounding areas. Please note that accommodation costs in those areas are higher due to that event.
The club is doing what they can to ensure that the course will be in the best condition possible for the Championship next year. Such as, golfers must play off mats in May next year, and the course closes for play in June. Yes, indeed the course is indeed a great test of golf, thankfully there are not as many blind shots off the Tee comparing to Royal County Down. However, accuracy and hitting the ball into the right section of the green is the challenge at Portrush.
The club caddies performed good, the information was good, and the caddies were very engaging. Certainly, golfers prefer the service from a single caddie rather than a double caddie. The main reason is the caddie service for just one person is better than a shared service. For example, looking for one golfer's ball per hole and not two golfers at the same time! The caddie is providing golf shot information on demand rather than waiting for the other player to play, etc.
I played nine holes recently in an unplayable storm force wind at Portmarnock. I was disappointed that the weather was for crazy golf and crazy for golfers to play. But there will be another time. However, I have played Portmarnock a number of times, and I did see a number of upgrades and changes. The Club has updated the course and did a lot of work on the bunkers, greens, tees and removed some of the scrubs in places. The work was undertaken to prepare for Royal and Ancient Amateur Championship to be hosted by Portmarnock Golf Club in 2019.
The tee boxes and fairways were well defined. But, the fairway turf is hard and dry, notably, from tee shots, the ball will run more than you think. Therefore, leave more room to chip and run the ball off the greens. Also, be careful about aiming at the bunkers as the ball may run out into that bunker.
The course played great, the green looked and rolled as expected fine until the wind blew the ball off the greens. For the time spent with the caddies, they were entertaining and provided good advice.
I will update this review again in the coming months after another game at Portmarnock.
Hogs Head is a new course build on the foundations of a course that was called Skellig Bay in the Waterville area in the South West of Ireland. I thought the new course was good fun to play and I am sure as the course matures there will be more improvements.
Indeed, on the day that I played, the course was in good condition. Additionally, I enjoyed the course, it was cool, fun, lovely views and a challenging course to play. Whereas, Waterville is very close to Hogs Head and it is less than a 5-minute drive from door to door. It is worth noting that Hogs is an easier course to score on than Waterville Golf Links.
Notably, I believe it is essential to describe the course as I see it. Hogs Head is not a representation of "The Irish Golfing experience" or a traditional Irish golf course, which is all fine, the golf course and facilities offer a different type of experience than mentioned. The golf course is kept in great shape, the Hotel and Lodges are at a 5* standard, and the customer is prompt.
To summarise, I would suggest that the Hogs is for golfers that like luxury accommodation, prompt customer service, a playable course and not much pressure to play on time.
1885 was the year Royal Dublin Golf Club became affiliated an 18 hole golf course and the 2nd oldest club in Ireland.
The course is located from 30 minutes from Dublin airport and 20 minutes from downtown Dublin City centre.
Fairways are tight and golfers need to hit accurate tee shots to keep the ball on the short grass.
The greens are slim and not that wide, whereas accurate approach shots are crucial.
There are slopes to deal with around and on the greens.
However, I found that there are all kinds of shots you can play from around the green. Such as the chip and run. Putter, chip shot, lop shot and any other shot you can think of.
For some golf courses, I feel I need to write and write to explain my viewpoint. However, golf is easy to enjoy, hit the ball, find it and hit it again. Or as I coach the game, my taglines are "keep the game simple, but we need to work on some technical information to keep the game simple".
Also, click here to view historical stories about golf courses in Ireland.
Please feel free to contact me about my views on Reviewing Irish Golf Courses. My contact info is located at CLICK HERE.


Mawson Constructions were highly commended for their work on the Vaughan Street Redevelopment at the annual Civil Constructors Federation Earth Awards in the category of projects $1 - 5 million on Saturday night!
A huge congratulations to all the team for all their continued hard work and quality finishing.
This recognition goes out to all at Mawson's!


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It's the biggest bar night of the year. Here's how Michigan pubs are dealing with new coronavirus rules
Updated Nov 25, 2020; Posted Nov 25, 2020
A view of some of the beers found on tap at the new Beaver's Pub restaurant at 200 Center Ave. on Monday, Nov. 18, 2019. Rachel Ellis | MLive.com
By Caitlyn French | cfrench@mlive.com
BAY CITY, MI - Bars and taprooms across the state normally rely on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving as a major source of revenue to get them through the winter. It's commonly known as the biggest bar night of the year.
However, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and efforts to control it have thrown their business plans for a loop.
Bar owners across the state went back to the drawing board after the recent Michigan Department of Health and Human Services 'Pause to Save Lives' order banned indoor dining. The restrictions took affect on Wednesday, Nov. 18, and are expected to last until Dec. 8.
Combined with the unpredictable and often chilly November weather in Michigan, bar owners have had to make adjustments to their outdoor seating venues while making sure that they're still in compliance with the new order. A temporary structure must be open on at least three sides to be considered outdoors, according to the order.
Bell's Brewery turns into a winter wonderland
The Bell's Beer Garden has gotten some winter-time upgrades to make guests feel comfortable in the Michigan cold while enjoying a local beer during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Image provided by Bell's Brewery)
The Bell's Brewery in Kalamazoo thought outside the box to make enjoying a beer outdoors this time of year more enjoyable.
The brewery is bringing the fun of its Eccentric Cafe outside this month, adhering to coronavirus safety guidelines for restaurants and bars, Bell's Director of Hospitality Ryan Tovey said.
Over the summer, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the brewery revamped its outdoor beer garden and created a takeout-style dining experience that requires limited interactions with staff.
The newly winterized beer garden is open just in time for what is, traditionally, the largest bar night of the year. The brewery's beer garden will be open 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 25, the day before Thanksgiving.
"Our staff safety as well as the community is what we lead with," Bell's Director of Hospitality Ryan Tovey said. "We would never know if we did too much in the way of safety but will certainly find out if we didn't do enough."
Igloos, huts and other small, enclosed spaces are allowed, with restrictions. Groups using those spaces must all be from the same household, are limited to six people and employees may only "enter fleetingly or not at all," according to a Q&A post on the MDHHS website.
To accommodate for Michigan winters, the beer garden has added five individual fire pits, a tented open-air patio with a heater and pop-up, open-air tents alongside the dance floor.
Click here to read more about the Bell's Brewery outdoor beer garden.
Bay County bars pivot
A view of one of the bars at the new Beaver's Pub restaurant at 200 Center Ave. on Monday, Nov. 18, 2019. Rachel Ellis | MLive.com
Lori Dole, of Beaver's Pub in downtown Bay City and Castaways in Bangor Township and Kevin Peil of Tri-City Brewery both said that this week is normally a busy and important time for local businesses.
Peil estimated that Tri-City Brewery of Bay City will be lucky to do 20% of its normal business this year. But the taproom is still making sure that he can serve his customers one way or another.
Tri-City Brewery has installed fire pits, outdoor propane heaters, decorative lighting and more to make a welcoming setup that fits with the current restrictions put into place by the state's order. While taking a seat indoors is currently not allowed, patrons are invited to sit down and have a beer by the fire outside in an old-school Michigan lumberjack fashion.
"Make it an adventure, put your snow pants on, bring your gloves, have an adventure, sit by the fire pit," said Peil.
On the restaurant side of things, Kurt Busard of Downtown Restaurant Investments (DRI) said that Thanksgiving week is normally fairly quiet except for Wednesday. DRI operates multiple restaurants in Bay City and Midland, including Old City Hall, Tavern 101 and Molasses.
DRI made some changes to its restaurants this week in light of the recent restrictions with a special push toward bolstering takeout orders.
"We actually are open for Thanksgiving so we're doing preorder sales for Thanksgiving meals, something we've never done in the past. So we're doing Thanksgiving dinner at Molasses and Old City Hall," said Busard.
Dole expressed concern for workers as the holiday season approaches, especially those with young children and no government safety net this time around.
"I feel like many people in this industry are single parents that work at the bars and restaurants, and you have these girls or gentlemen in the kitchen or whatever who right before Christmas - they live paycheck to paycheck - no money," she said.
Click here to read more about Bay County businesses and their game plan for Wednesday.
Flint bars struggling in light of restrictions
Two versions of homemade sangria are available for takeout orders at The Loft, seen on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020 in downtown Flint. (Jake May | MLive.com)Jake May | Mlive.com
Bar owners across Genesee County are trying to make due with the recent restrictions from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
Joe Gilbert, owner of The FirePlace in Fenton, said the bar and grill had attempted outdoor seating but they received a violation and notice to quit due to the tents set up allowing more than one group inside at a time.
Gilbert said he had thought they were within the parameters of the recent order until the bar was cited, and he was provided further clarification from health officials.
"As far as the biggest bar night of the year, it's something that's not going to happen for me unfortunately," Gilbert said. "It's a big kick in the teeth. It's depressing but we just have to go and do what we're told on what we can and can't do."
The business is back to serving takeout-only orders, Gilbert said, which has cut food sales down to less than one-third of what they were before the restrictions were implemented but less of a cut to sales than earlier this year.
Rodney Ott, owner of The Loft in downtown Flint, started making his own homemade sangria.
Ott said his red harvest and pear apple sangria has been a hit but doesn't come close to making up for the hit to business that came with the recent public health order.
"Not just the night before Thanksgiving, a lot of restaurants in the next six to eight weeks people are going out to eat more because they're Christmas shopping, families are home for the holidays, etc.," Ott said.
Click here to read more about the situation with Flint bars.
Ann Arbor bars adjusting
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Meanwhile, in Ann Arbor, some bars set up heaters and chairs to accommodate guests during the colder season. Good Time Charley's, a popular bar near the University of Michigan campus, has six tables and heaters set up for the season.
"Thanksgiving is interesting for college bars because all our normal customers are away. But we do get busy, traditionally, with people returning back to Ann Arbor for the holidays," Owner Adam Lowenstein said in an email, adding it's not as high-traffic as St. Patrick's Day, football game days or graduation weekend.
"On top of that, this year I expect we won't see the same volume, as most people aren't traveling for the holidays," Lowenstein continued.
Other bars like Old Town Tavern at 122 W. Liberty St. in Ann Arbor are unable to prepare for what is typically a big night.
"Tonight will be like every other night as of late. An empty dining room, a few carryout orders," owner Chris Pawlicki said. "We used to be busy because of young people coming back to see their family for the holiday…last year was a big sales night."
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Ann Arbor establishments battle covid-19 restrictions on busiest bar night of the year
Ann Arbor bars are finding ways to stay in business the night before Thanksgiving.
Meanwhile, other areas around the country are seeing tighter restrictions for this night of normally high sales. Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf and Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine announced that alcohol sales will end at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 25. in the state. Wolf said the steps are designed to protect doctors and nurses and the capacity of the health care system according to PennLive.
Across Pennsylvania, 59 of the state's 67 counties have now had substantial spread of the virus for at least two weeks, reported PennLive.
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As well as being a recreational activity, trampolines also form a valuable tool for children and adults alike who have autism and other sensory integration disorders (e.g. Asperger's Syndrome). Our sessions have been specifically designed to cater for the needs of these people as well as providing families with the opportunity to meet other families who face similar day-to-day challenges. This session is open to anyone who suffers from autism or similar condition. One free parent or carer is allowed access onto the trampolines with every autistic person.
We plan to commence these 2-hour sessions on weekday mornings. We will open up our entire trampoline arena including the huge air-bag, soft ball play area, jumping runway, and foam pit for all jumpers to enjoy.
People with autism often have deficiencies in their vestibular and proprioceptive sensory systems. The vestibular sense is very important for the perception of movement in the body, and is routed through the stimulation of the inner ear as the head's position is changed. The proprioceptive sense is the perception of movement in the body as communicated through the ligaments, joints and muscles. Those with normal sensory input process these two senses smoothly; those with autism and sensory disorders do not. This explains why some people with autism seem to walk oddly, because they cannot understand the input they receive through their bodies' contact with the floor and other movement.
Occupational therapists and parents turn to a number of treatments for this autism, and one of these is the use of a trampoline. The repetitive stimulation of bouncing onto a rebounding surface helps teach the body (over a period of time) how to read those impulses it has not been able to interpret. Many autistic support classrooms have small indoor trampolines available for students to use throughout the day. In addition to the physical therapy benefits, trampolines can be incorporated into lessons by teachers in many ways, for example learning to count bounces by 1s, 2s, 5s or 10s. Another example is teaching autistic people how to follow directions by performing certain activities, such as 'jump, sit, jump, sit' patterns, or even as a reward for good behaviour. The rhythmic stimulus soothes the person, helping them learn how to realign their sensory systems.


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50 Biggest Myths About McDonald's Food
The Golden Arches is home to many iconic foods—and restaurant criticism and controversies.
By Alex Bryant
Published on January 10, 2022 | 8:15 AM
McDonald's is one of the most recognized fast-food chains on the planet. Known for its world-famous fries, Big Macs, and Happy Meals, the Golden Arches is home to many iconic meals, but that also means the chain isn't immune to a fair share of criticism or controversy. We've rounded up some of the wildest myths about McDonald's food, and you might wonder how these rumors started circulating in the first place.
Consumers deserve to know the truth about McDonald's, and fortunately, it's a lot better than you'd expect. No, the meat isn't really made from slime, and the burgers aren't filled with worms. (Seriously, how did that rumor get started?) The fast-food chain has been the subject of plenty of rumors, but most of them are nothing more than tall tales.
And for more, don't miss 20 McDonald's Secrets Employees Don't Want You to Know
The McRib is made from pink slime.
Courtesy of McDonald's
Like McDonald's chicken nuggets, the McRib sometimes gets a bad rep for how it's made. But McDonald's is open about the McRib process, which includes forming meat into rib-shaped bricks. So, yes, the shape isn't real, but it really is meat, not pink slime.
You can "hack" the sandwich combinations to get a cheaper meal.
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This might have been true at one point, but it seems like McDonald's might have caught on to the trick. Some articles will suggest ordering a plain version of a breakfast sandwich, like a sausage muffin or McGriddle, and adding things like cheese and eggs on separately. As the theory goes, building the same sandwich will be cheaper than just ordering it.
This isn't the case, though, at least by New York prices. Here, a Sausage McMuffin with egg costs $3.89. But buying a Sausage McMuffin and scrambled eggs for $1.89 and $1.99 each, respectively, would set you back $3.88—almost the exact same price, and you don't get the superior round egg. Don't waste your time trying to come up with the best combination for your buck, because chances are, it's already on the menu.
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McDonald's chicken nuggets contain putty.
Thanks to sensational headlines (like this one claiming that "silly putty is hiding in your food"), it's understandable that people are worried about the additives in foods from places like McDonald's. But the reality is that these are totally common preservatives that are approved by the FDA.
In this case, the agent in question is dimethylpolysiloxane, which stops oil from boiling over, as McDonald's explains on its website. Yes, it's an additive in your food. No, that doesn't mean you're eating Silly Putty.
McDonald's eggs come from chickens in cramped quarters.
McDonald's USA has actually pledged to use 100% cage-free eggs by 2025. And the company is already well on its way: According to the company's website, fewer than 1% of eggs used in McDonald's USA dishes were from sources that weren't cage-free.
You can walk through a drive-thru to place your food order.
If you're taking a walk and decide to stop at McDonald's, you'll have to go into the store to get your food. It's for your own safety, though—if you got hit by a vehicle from behind, you might be out of the employees' line of sight.
It's the luck of the draw whether or not you get a fresh meal.
It's normal to assume that you might just get stuck with a dried-out apple pie if you visit McDonald's during off-hours. And it's the reason why some people still think it's a "hack" to order unsalted fries in the hopes of getting a fresh batch. But there's a way to avoid all of these scenarios: Just ask for a fresh batch of fries, a fresh pie, or a fresh Filet-O-Fish. If you do it nicely, the employees will be happy to make it for you.
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The McFlurry machine is always broken.
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If you're a fan of McDonald's soft serve, chances are good that you've gone to the chain for a McFlurry, only to be sorely disappointed that the machine is down. Technically, the machine might not be broken—it's just being cleaned.6254a4d1642c605c54bf1cab17d50f1e
McFlurry machines take as long as four hours to clean, and customers can't order the treats during that time. (Of course, the machines are broken sometimes. But they're also just a pain to clean.)
A majority of Filet-O-Fish sales are during Lent.
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Yes, the fish sandwich is a great option for those who are avoiding meat in the weeks leading up to Easter. But the majority of sales of the sandwich happen during the rest of the year. USA Today reported in March that around 25% of Filet-O-Fish sales happen during Lent. That's a significant figure, but it also shows that plenty of people are enjoying the seafood sandwich year-round, too.
McDonald's fries were on the original menu.
After pivoting from selling barbecue, the first McDonald's sold 15-cent hamburgers—but they were accompanied by chips, not fries. The crunchy fries joined the menu in 1949, replacing chips.
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McDonald's employees know about the secret menu.
Yes, there's technically a McDonald's secret menu, and it's been making its way around the internet for years. But don't just order a "McBrunch burger" and expect an employee to know how to make it. These aren't official menu items, so you'll have to explain what goes into the item if you want them to make it (or you'll have to buy everything separately and assemble it yourself).
McDonald's once served a dead mouse to a customer in a McChicken.
One U.K. teen claimed that there was a baby mouse in her sandwich in 2018. But McDonald's issued a statement saying the photo actually showed a "blood vessel" from a chicken. That's still not the most comforting thing to be eating, but it sure beats chomping on a rodent.
McDonald's fries will increase fertility.
This is a pretty weird one, but some women have apparently claimed that eating McDonald's fries helped them get pregnant. Obviously, there's no scientific evidence to support the claim, though. If you're struggling with fertility, your best bet is to see a doctor, not to gobble up a McDonald's order.
McNuggets are made from slime.
The truth is, McNuggets aren't made from pink slime but from white boneless chicken. Some believe this myth came about when celebrity chef Jamie Oliver showed a pink substance called lean beef trimmings—which are parts of beef that you can't remove from the bone—that McDonald's used as fillers for its burgers. McDonald's discontinued using beef trimmings in its burgers in 2012, but they were never added to the McNuggets.
Want to know how chicken nuggets are really made? McDonald's made a video about it.
McDonald's beef is ammonia-treated.
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McDonald's used ammonium hydroxide to help separate the meat from the bone in their lean beef trimmings and make it safe for consumption—a practice the FDA deemed safe. But in 2012, the company stopped using lean beef trimmings altogether, and as a result, the use of ammonium hydroxide, too.
Big Macs never rot.
This is one of the most pervasive myths about McDonald's food. The idea that McDonald's burgers, buns, and toppings never decay has become great social media fodder over the years, but there's little science to prove it. People who have tested it have generally come to the same conclusion: Most burgers won't rot in dry air because it eliminates the moisture necessary for bacteria and decay to form. But we don't recommend eating anything that's been sitting out for more than two hours.
The burgers contain cow eyeballs.
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This myth likely caught fire because people want to believe that giant chains would do anything to keep profits low and use undesirable cow parts like the eyeballs. McDonald's is transparent about the parts of the cow the chain uses in its dishes, and eyeballs aren't on the list. And given how much beef McDonald's buys and how little of a cow is in its eyeballs, it's safe to say this claim is fiction rather than fact.
The burgers contain worm burger filler.
The word on the street is that the Golden Arches include ground-up worms to supplement the beef as a cheaper alternative. But just like the eyeball theory, this one doesn't hold up the economic test, because worms are actually more expensive to buy per pound than beef. Several satirical media outlets will drum up this story from time to time to get clicks, but it's nothing more than an urban legend.
There's human and horse meat in the burger patties.
When Huzlers, a site that allows people to create prank news stories, ran a piece claiming that an Oklahoma City McDonald's had used both human and horse meat in its burgers, the news spread like fire on social media. Not everyone was sharp enough to realize it was all a hoax.
Molten copper can't destroy a Big Mac.
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This myth started from a YouTube video that shows someone pouring molten copper over a Big Mac sandwich. Many people assumed that the molten copper would melt the sandwich. Yet it stays intact, leading people to draw conclusions about the preservatives in McDonald's foods. But the actual cause is called the Leidenfrost Effect, where the moisture in food evaporates rapidly, creating a vapor layer that insulates the food from the molten copper.
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The McDonald's supplier is called 100 Percent Beef.
There's a small part of the Internet who believe that McDonald's doesn't use 100% real beef in its patties. The theory is that McDonald's buys its supply of beef from a company called 100 Percent Beef, so they can use the tricky wordplay on their customers. This claim is not only false, but McDonald's supply chains are also fairly transparent about where they source their ingredients.
The French Fries don't decay.
Like the myth about the burgers, America's favorite fries have gained a social media reputation for having an unnatural shelf life. Sure, your fries won't grow mold or bacteria if it's stored in a dry environment, but would you really go for two weeks' old crispy spuds to satisfy a salty craving? We didn't think so.
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The fries contain beef.
McDonald's did use beef tallow—a rendered cow fat—to fry up their famous crispy sides. But the practice was discontinued decades ago, thanks to the health industry's battle against saturated fat. To replace beef tallow, the chain resorted to using vegetable oils with trans fats, but we all know about the trans-fat ban. Today, you'll find "natural beef flavor" in the World Famous fries and other McDonald's dishes.
RELATED: The easy way to make healthier comfort foods.
McDonald's fries are vegan.
Just because the fries don't use beef tallow it doesn't mean they're safe for vegan consumption. McDonald's uses "natural beef flavoring" in its fries in both the U.S. and Canada. Because the flavoring is actually made from milk, the fries are vegetarian but not vegan. If you want vegan fries, head across the pond, where they don't add beef flavoring to their spuds.
The fries only contain potatoes.
Natural beef flavoring isn't the only thing you'll find in McDonald's fries. While the first ingredient is potatoes, they also contain a vegetable oil mix, salt, and sodium acid pyrophosphate, which is used to maintain color. That said, McDonald's isn't trying to hide these ingredients, because all of them are listed on the company's website.
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McDonald's throws away tons of potatoes.
In a 2014 video by famed food writer Michael Pollan, he argued that McDonald's picked only perfect potatoes for their fires and threw the rest away. This is half true because McDonald's is picky about the potatoes they use in their fries.
McDonald's creates toxic fries.
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Pollan's video also illustrated that McDonald's farming practices involved spraying potatoes with pesticides so strong that farmers had to stay away for five to six days. Once again, he's half right, except that it's a standard farming practice to stay away from any pesticide for that amount of time. If that scares you, it might be time to consider buying organic produce.
McDonald's potatoes produce greenhouse gases.
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Pollan's video also highlighted that McDonald's stored the potatoes in greenhouses for weeks or months. According to Pollan, storing them in a greenhouse allows pesticides to evaporate. But the real explanation? Farmers want to be able to sell potatoes year-round and keeping them in the greenhouses helps keep them fresher longer.
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McDonald's paid more than $1 million in a coffee lawsuit.
In the early 1990s, a woman sued McDonald's for serving her extra-hot coffee that gave her third-degree burns. Stella Liebeck initially asked for $20,000 to cover her medical expenses, but when McDonald's countered with $800, she took it to trial. The jury awarded her $2.7 million (which is what grabbed the headlines), but the judge lowered the amount to $480,000 and they ended up settling for an undisclosed but smaller amount.
McDonald's coffee isn't very hot.
After the coffee lawsuit, reports came out that McDonald's coffee was 40 to 50 degrees warmer than other restaurants, which served theirs at 190 degrees Fahrenheit. Since then, McDonald's has changed the way the company heats its coffee.
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McDonald's doesn't use real eggs.
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Despite theories that the perfect egg circles in Egg McMuffins are from frozen discs of something other than eggs, the answer is much simpler. You crack an egg into a mold and it cooks into the perfect 360-degree sandwich. The Golden Arches even came out with a marketing campaign a few years ago showing exactly the process to get to each egg dish.
The Big Mac special sauce recipe is a secret.
One of the key ingredients in the famous Big Mac is the special sauce. Some customers have taken "special" to mean that the sauce is a secret recipe, but like many "secrets," McDonald's has been fairly open about this, even posting a video with the company's executive chef making the sauce.
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McDonald's is a lot healthier these days.
Many fast-food chains have tried to shed their unhealthy label with marketing campaigns around what they deem as healthier items, like leafy green salads and grilled chicken sandwiches. However, a study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine tracked McDonald's health data over a 14-year period, showing that levels of sodium, sugar, and fat have gotten only marginally better.
McDonald's uses mutant laboratory animals.
The Internet is to blame for the rumor mill that McDonald's gets its meat from hairless, limbless animals. Unlike some myths that have photo evidence (doctored or mislabeled), McDonald's has never really felt the need to respond to this rumor because it's probably just a little too far out there.
McDonald's uses pig fat in its ice cream.
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One popular myth is that McDonald's uses pig fat in its soft serve, whether for filler, taste or just to create culinary abominations. This one has been asked enough times that McDonald's in New Zealand put out a video debunking this myth. The chain did change its ice cream recipe, but the changes didn't make the ice cream healthier or laced with pig fat.
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There are no apples in McDonald's apple pie.
Among the list of fake ingredient claims, this rumor that's been circulating for decades might be among the tamest. The myth claims that McDonald's uses potatoes or pears with flavoring in its baked apple pies. As with several other myths, the company's transparency in its ingredients makes it relatively easy to disprove.
McDonald's is unhealthier than a sit-down restaurant.
Many think of McDonald's and other fast-food chains as the symbol of everything wrong with the American diet. But a study published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior found that sit-down restaurants are just as unhealthy as their fast-food counterparts.
McFlurries are dairy-free.
This is another example of wordplay leading to ridiculous rumors. This one has caused many to think McDonald's doesn't have dairy in their shakes, simply because they don't call them milkshakes. However, the company has dispelled this one, too, because the soft serve used to make the milkshake does contain milk.
Chicken feathers are in McDonald's shakes and McFlurries.
It seems there's no part of an animal that someone hasn't accused McDonald's of using somewhere in their menu. This theory started in the late '90s when one Internet user said that a friend who was allergic to bird feathers (which is apparently a thing) got sick from a McFlurry. Some other theories have credited chicken feathers with providing the fluffiness in the ice cream dishes, but the only fluff is the rumor itself.
McDonald's salads are healthy.
Sure, a side salad at McDonald's can come in at under 100 calories with the right dressing. But an entree salad will usually run around 500 calories, and dressing packets can pack on up to 300 more calories. That's more calories, sugar, and sodium than a Big Mac and a small fry.
Note: McDonald's salads aren't available during the pandemic, and it's unclear whether they'll return to the menu.
It's cheaper than cooking at home.
With its convenience and items on the value menu, it would be easy to think that McDonald's is always cheaper—and easier—than cooking at home. However, with combos running five dollars or more, it might be cheaper (and better for you) to whip up a convenient slow cooker meal that's ready when you walk in the door.
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McDonald's wants to get you hooked.
If food is so tasty that you can't put it down, there has to be something in there to get you hooked, right? Well, in the case of McDonald's, Internet theorists have claimed that the company purposefully puts secret ingredients in for the sole purpose of getting customers addicted. There's no "secret" ingredient that keeps customers coming back for more, though—they just love the McDonald's taste.
McDonald's owns Chipotle.
When Chipotle was just a fledgling chain with 14 stores, McDonald's swooped in and bought a controlling share in the burrito franchise. But in 2006, when Chipotle had more than 500 franchises across the country, McDonald's divested its interest in an effort to better focus on its core brand. So while the narrative that Chipotle, which is renowned for its ingredient quality, is owned by a company that has fought off weird ingredient myths for decades is ironic and fun, it hasn't been true for years.
McDonald's funded terrorists.
This one is a simple case of misunderstanding an acronym on a CNN broadcast, when a commentator praised McDonald's for contributing to their employees' individual retirement accounts (IRA). The rumor mill did the rest, with many in the U.K. thinking that McDonald's was sending money to the Irish Republican Army, a known terrorist organization. Luckily for everyone, McDonald's is sending its money to much less nefarious places.
McDonald's holiday cups were obscene.
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Some myths are started because of a single photo. When one user posted a picture of a McDonald's cup with some drawn-on fingers that turned innocent mittens into a risque illustration, McDonald's debunked the myth with an equal amount of humor.
Paul Horner was a McDonald's spokesperson.
The News Examiner published an article with quotes from Paul Horner posing as a McDonald's spokesperson, stating that the move was a cost-cutting measure. But McDonald's denied the claim. Horner inserted himself into fake stories for years, even claiming to be the secretive street artist Banksy.
Ray Kroc was the founder of McDonald's.
Ray Kroc is an American icon in large part for his role in making McDonald's the largest fast-food chain in the world, but the truth is he wasn't the founder of the original restaurant. Richard and Maurice McDonald were the founders and opened several franchises before Kroc bought the chain and made it into a worldwide brand.
The first location was in Des Plaines, Ill.
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Many people claim that the first McDonald's restaurant was in Des Plaines, IL, but it was actually the first store that Kroc opened since creating McDonald's Systems, Inc. The oldest McDonald's store still operating is in Downey, CA. This was the fourth store founded by the McDonald brothers, which looks very different from the way the chain looks today.
Danish McDonald's employees make $45K a year.
A meme on Facebook claimed that McDonald's workers in Denmark have a union and make $45,000 per year. This myth is actually partially true on several fronts. Danish workers do have a union, and their hourly wages are high enough that a full-time employee could earn $45,000 per year or more. The catch is that there are only about 500 full-time McDonald's workers in Denmark, out of about 4,000 total, so most don't come close to this figure.
Most McDonald's workers are teenagers.
You probably imagine a high school-aged teen asking if you'd like fries with that. However, the average fast-food worker is an adult, not a teen. Many are single parents trying to earn a living, not kids looking for some spending cash.
It's easy to rise through the ranks.
Despite hiring campaigns by McDonald's, more fast-food workers are on the front line than in most other industries.
Now that we've dispelled some of the most pervasive myths about McDonald's food, we hope you're a bit less wary of the chain. Sure, you shouldn't eat there every day, but you're not eating pink slime if you do.
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Police: Freeway shooter was targeting ACLU
A California man known for his anger over left-leaning politics said after a freeway shootout with CHP officers that he had been planning an attack on the ACLU, police say.
This undated photo provided by the Madera County Sheriff's Department shows Byron Williams. Williams, 45, of Groveland, armed with three guns and wearing a bullet proof vest opened fire on California Highway Patrol officers for several minutes during a traffic stop on an Oakland freeway Sunday before he was shot several times and wounded, authorities said. (AP Photo/Madera County Sheriff's Department via the Contra Costa Times)AP
July 21, 2010, 1:17 AM UTC / Source: The Associated Press
By Terry Collins
A California man known for his anger over left-leaning politics said after a freeway shootout with CHP officers that he had been planning an attack on the ACLU and another nonprofit group, police said Tuesday.
Byron Williams, 45, a parolee with two previous bank robbery convictions, wanted to "start a revolution" by killing people at the American Civil Liberties Union and Tides Foundation, Oakland police Sgt. Michael Weisenberg said in court documents.
The weekend shootout occurred in a 24-hour span in Oakland when a sniper shot at police officers from a high-rise building, and a Virginia man who had a job interview in the San Francisco Bay area was fatally shot in downtown Oakland by robbers who got away with just $17.
The spate of violence came just a week after Oakland laid off 80 officers and is facing criticism for slower response to calls.
The Oakland Police Department is leading the investigation into the shootout, but no city police were involved in the incident that occurred on Interstate 580.
Officer Jeff Thomason, a police spokesman, said the two groups were targeted because of their politics. The ACLU is a civil rights group, while the Tides Foundation says on its website that it works to advance progressive social change.
Williams was arraigned Tuesday in Alameda County Superior Court after being released from a hospital when he was treated for gunshot wounds to his arms and legs. He did not enter a plea to four counts of attempted murder on peace officers, plus weapons and body armor enhancements.
No CHP officers were seriously injured in the shootout.
Williams was wearing a bulletproof vest and armed with three guns as he traveled to San Francisco late Saturday night in his Toyota Tundra, police said. He is accused of opening fire on California Highway Patrol officers who approached his truck after pulling him over.
Williams surrendered and was arrested after a 12-minute gunbattle with 12 officers, most of whom responded to a call for backup, police said.
Weisenberg said in his probable cause statement that Williams had "made a decision that he would not be arrested and that he was willing to shoot and kill the officers," the statement said.
During a police interview at the hospital, Williams said he had planned to camp out in San Francisco on Sunday night then begin his attack when the ACLU and Tides Foundation opened Monday, Thomason said.
Christine Coleman, spokeswoman for the Tides Foundation, said the organization had taken additional security measure to protect its staff.
"We had never heard of this man before," Coleman said. "We cannot speculate about the incident while the investigation is going on."
Phone calls to the ACLU of Northern California were not immediately returned.
Williams also told investigators he was upset because he had not been able to find a job and because of the poor economy, Thomason said.
Williams' mother, Janice Williams, told the San Francisco Chronicle her son had been angry with "the way Congress was railroading through all these left-wing agenda items."
A phone message left for Janice Williams by The Associated Press was not immediately returned.
Terry Collins


Hey! I'm Olivia Couch and am a senior here at DCHS. This is my second year of not only being a part of the SCOOP staff, but also being co-editor for the publication. While in school, I actively participate in volleyball, basketball, track, Quiz Bowl, One-Act, Student Council, Stay-U, NHS, FCA, and, of course, SCOOP. Outside of school, I take an interest in leisure reading and photography. After graduating this year, I plan on studying something in the medical field at the University of Nebraska at Kearney or Bryan College of Health Sciences. I'm eager to keep those interested in our school informed in an accurate and interesting way. Here's to another great year! Go Scouts!


My name is Danijel Pavlovic. I am an 8th grader in Primary School "Virovitica." All schoolmates from my class, including our teacher, have become members of the animal protection organization "Sapa." We all like animals very much. One day our teacher said there was an abandoned shaggy puppy in our organization. I asked my parents and, the following day, told everyone at school that I would give that puppy a home. He has been with me for 6 months already and every day I like him more and more. As soon as I come from school, I run to him to say hello. After lunch we are together again. He sits by my side while I'm doing my homework and waits for me patiently. In our class we all like animals. Last fall we made feeding cups for birds in our school playground. In our school garden we have a hedgehog, and often dogs from the neighbourhood come to visit. Then we cuddle and play with them.
I was sitting in my garden when I heard a cat's voice coming from a bush by the house. I cautiously approached the bush and saw a little white kitty. She was skinny and hungry. I took her in the house and gave her milk in a container I had made by cutting a plastic bottle. I made her a resting place in a box. I left her and went to play. When I came back, she wasn't there anymore. I looked for her hard, but it was in vein. The following day I heard a cat's voice again. I knew she was hungry. I brought her to the house again, but this time she stayed, and she became very dear to me. The cat is now grown up, but she still likes to play and cuddle. I like her very much and wouldn't give it to anyone.
My name is Tomislav and I live in the country. My parents have a barn in which they keep their cattle. There are swallows living in it, too. They have made five nests and they come back every year. One day I saw a swallow on a road in front of my house trying to fly. She couldn't fly because of a broken wing. I gently lifted her up and placed her in her nest. After few days the swallow got better and flew away.
My name is Suzana. I am an 8th grader. We, 8th graders, collect paper. Our teacher explained that by doing that we will save trees, which are homes to birds, bugs and all other animals. Visiting the trees in a park and the school garden we saw how many animals call it their home. That encouraged us to collect even more paper.
I collect paper at school. By collecting paper I help many animals to have a home of their own. Everybody likes to have his home, and I am happy to have it, too. The more paper we collect, the more forrests we will preserve.
My name is Ivancica. I am an 8th grader. When I come back from school, I have lunch and go out with my friends to play. One day I saw some boys beating a little puppy. They hit him with fists, and he cried painfully. Hearing him, I forgot my fears and ran into the crowd. They didn't know what hit them, and I already ran away with the puppy. I brought him home, fed him and talked my mother into keeping him. He is still with me. His name is Reks and I like him very much.
My name is Ivan and I am 15 years old. At home we feed rabbits. I like them a lot, I feed them and watch that nothing happens to them. Now there are baby rabbits and I don't touch them, because their mother would leave them and they would die. That is why you should look after your animals, because if you love them, they will love you back.
In our school's neighbourhood there was a puppy that I liked very much. Every day after school, before my bus arrives, I would run to the puppy and play with him for a while. The puppy's owner didn't have time for him, so he gave it to me as a gift. With my friends' help I put him in a carton box and we went on a trip. I live far from school and we traveled long, but that didn't bother my puppy. He was quiet and still all the way. The next day my father helped me make a kennel for him. Every day he sees me off and awaits my return. That way we both are happy.
I would often hear that a dog is a man's best friend, so I wanted to have such a friend. One day my friend and I were looking for mushrooms in a forrest when we heard a weak squeeking sound. We both went toward that sound and found two abandoned puppies. We were very happy. Each took one of the puppies and brought them home. We made a deal that we would keep them and take care of them. I named my dog Bleki and he is my big playing friend.
Some time ago, while walking through Virovitica, I saw a wounded pidgeon. It was in the vicinity of the church. I remembered that many pidgeons live on a church loft and in neighboring houses. I entered a shop and asked for an empty box. I put the pidgeon in it and brought it to my aunt's place where I live. We took care after him and fed until he recovered. Then we set him free.
My name is Zoran. I live in a village near Virovitica. We have a big garden full of trees. There are many birds living in the trees. When it becomes very cold, we make feeding cups and hang them on trees. That is why birds sing to us all summer. They are not afraid of us. We can play a lot, and they will stay on the trees.


I am a Private Chef. I've spent the majority of my career cooking for celebrities in the entertainment industry. I also run a small business called, Chew On This. We design and sell two culinary wheels (guides), one for buying local, seasonal produce and the other on how to use fresh herbs in your cooking. It speaks to my passion for eating locally and seasonally.
I have lived here four years. I moved from Union Square to South of Delancey and East of Essex feeling like it was the farthest reaches of the earth! Now I love it and feel I live in a diverse, family oriented neighborhood that is quiet but also a stones throw from plenty of action.
There are too many to just pick one area. I love where Orchard and Broome intersect for the sweet shops, especially Kaight for the clothing and Fringe for hair color/cuts. The garden on Rivington between Chrystie and Forsyth is another favorite. We belong to a CSA and look forward to picking up our farm share every Thursday evening from spring into the fall at the garden. I am a runner and love the easy access to the East River and down to the Seaport to the West Side or across the Manhattan Bridge. I love the Vietnamese sandwiches underneath the Manhattan Bridge, my husband loves the Hot Pot restaurant on Eldridge Street for some traditional Chinese street food and Dim Sum GoGo for, what else but, dim sum.
Ten Bells for a glass of vino and small plates of salty, tasty bites. Although it is a little far north to be considered the Lower East Side, Back Forty is our favorite place to eat. The owner, Peter Hoffman, who also owns Savoy, is the true NYC pioneer of the local and seasonal restaurant. It's casual and all of the food is delicious.
I don't drink coffee but I frequent Organic Avenue on Suffolk for their green juices.
While I am not pizza person, I love Saxelby Cheese in the Essex Street Market. They carry some excellent local cheese and are great at steering you in the right direction as to what you will enjoy. We grab a few cheeses and some bread and head to one of the many pocket parks in the neighborhood for a picnic.
We live in the best neighborhood to trot around with friends. Russ and Daughters is a must for the overall true New York food experience, Kaight for her fashion forward clothing Vanessa's for the sesame sandwich and dumplings, The Sweet Life for childhood fantasy candyland and The Tenement Museum for the bookshop and the Museum on Eldridge Street for their street fairs and great tours.
Clandestino is the perfect local bar, we have had quite a few birthday parties there. It is a great place to meet a friend for a quiet local drink.
Getting married in the M'finda Kalunga Garden last summer. We hired this incredible five piece Balkan band called the Raya Brass Band, and following the ceremony had a parade (with all 125 guests) to Public for an outrageous meal! It was a gorgeous evening and definitely one of the best memories of my life.


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สิ่งที่น่าสนใจ
วางแผนท่องเที่ยว
ท่าเรือสาทร
ท่าเรือโอเรียนเต็ล
ท่าเรือสี่พระยา
ท่าเรือราชวงศ์
ท่าเรือปากคลองตลาด
ท่าเตียน
ท่าช้าง
ท่าพระอาทิตย์
en / CN
ศิลปะและวัฒนธรรม
Samray Church
ธนบุรี
37 Soi Charoennakorn 59, Samray, Thonburi, 10600
Varies by service days
Samray Church stands at the intersection of the Presbyterian community, Kudi Jeen, and Bangkok Christian College.
South of Saphan Taksin Bridge stands a small church on the river's edge. The one-storey house of worship and belfry might not look like much but its existence ties together seemingly disparate locations in Bangkok in surprising ways. Built in the 1860s, Samray Church is the first Presbyterian church in the city and was the result of several generations of missionaries.
The first wave of Protestant missionaries came to Siam in the 1820s from Europe and were followed by their American counterparts in the next decade. The missionaries were focused on converting the Chinese immigrants who were making Sampeng come to life as the capital's Chinatown. Reverend Daniel Beach Bradley, one of the American missionaries, treated Prince Mongkut, which resulted in the two forming a rapport. The missionaries then moved to Kudi Jeen, closer to the Portuguese community who had their own place to worship, Santa Cruz Church. In 1851, Prince Mongkut ascended the throne to become king and didn't forget the Protestants. Shortly, a royal land grant was made to the missionaries who then built a boy's school in the neighborhood, which became known as Bangkok Christian High School.
In the late 1850s, the American mission decided to buy land in Samray area to build their own church. By 1862, Samray Church was completed and became the catalyst to make Samray turn into the center of the Protestant community. In 1888, Bangkok Christian High School moved to join the church. School enrollment increased and in 1902, the school moved once more to Sathorn. It renamed itself Bangkok Christian College, which has gone on to become one of Bangkok's premier educational institution. Samray Church continued its humble mission up until today. The church may now seem lost in the chaos of Bangkok but once one knows its story, it significance becomes clear once more.
การแพทย์
แหล่งบันเทิง
P. Tendercool
แอทติจูด (Attitude)
คาเฟ่ ชา (Café Chao)
สมาคมเผยแผ่คุณธรรมและงานกุศลจีจินเกาะ (Chee Chin Khor Society)
ราษฎร์บูรณะ
พระนคร
บางพลัด
บางคอแหลม
การประชุมในกรุงเทพ (Meet in Bangkok)
The Siam
Ramada Plaza Bangkok Menam Riverside
The Peninsula Bangkok
RCB Photographers Gallery
ประวัติแม่น้ำ
การท่องเที่ยวเป็นรางวัล
การสัมมนา
งานฉลอง
บรรษัทบริบาล
เคล็ดลับ
คลองสาน
ดุสิต
บางกอกน้อย
บางกอกใหญ่
ป้อมปราบศัตรูพ่าย
ยานนาวา
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Rudolph de Winter, LLB '53, died on January 16th. After Cornell Law, de Winter spent 31 years at Kramer, Levin, Naftalis, and Frankel before retiring in 2002, when he began 14 years working for the Volunteer Lawyers Project of the Nassau County Bar Association. He co-authored commentaries on New York state real property statutes for West Law and McKinney's Real Property, and worked as an associate professor of contract law at New York University's Graduate School of Real Estate. De Winter was named Thomas Maligno Pro Bono Attorney of 2005 and Senior Pro Bono Attorney of 2008 in the 10th Judicial District. He is survived by his wife, Janet; children Deborah, James, and Julia; stepchildren Emily, Liz, and Maggie; 16 grandchildren; sister Susan; and sister-in-law Simone.
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Suffolk Spotlight: Week 8 - Division Champs
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Vince Brock
This year, MileSplit NY is highlighting specific communities within New York State. Vince Brock, a contributor from Section 11, will be running a Suffolk recap each week
The 2022 Division Championships were held on Tuesday October 25th (and Thursday October 27th) on an unseasonably warm day. Many runners struggled with the heat and the times were slowed because of that. Unfortunately, a handful of athletes had to be transferred to local hospitals with heat related issues and the last four races of the meet were postponed for two days. (At the time of this article, as far as we know, all athletes are doing fine and have recovered).
If you have never been to, heard about, or checked the results of a Section XI Division Meet, it can be pretty confusing. The Championship race will crown the "best team in the county". After those results come out, the Divisions are filtered in the results and then posted below. For example, Port Jefferson can finish in 9th place and be crowned Division 4 champions because that is where they finish against schools with similar school populations. Generally, the larger schools finish the highest here but as we have seen in the past with Shoreham, Miller Place, Westhampton Beach, and Sayville...just to name a few, they can win or get very close.
As far as individual honors that come from this meet, usually the Runner of the Year (Sectional MVP) comes from this meet. All Division honors will come from the top 20 runners in EACH Division (80 total) after the results are merged. You can get all-division from the non-championship races. Now, the most confusing part is the All-County honors part of this. In the MERGED results of the Division Meet AND the Sectional Meet (November 4th), they take the top 40 runners using the formula of Division Place in Merge x 2 + Sectional Place in Merge x 3. The lowest score you can record is five and you get that if you finish first at Divisions in the merge (1x2) and first in the Sectional Meet merge (1x3) (2+3=5). After that, five more runners who may have had injuries or illnesses receive all-county based on their fastest time at either one of those races in descending order.
Many of last week's predictions came to fruition on the team side. Girls Division 4 was led by Mt. Sinai who put together their full team for the first time and dominated. They were led by their star junior Paige Sheiffele. She ran the best race of her season and ran a performance similar to her race at last year's Sectional Championship meet and finished in 20:12 to get third overall. Behind her Emily LaMena from John Glenn and star 7th grade Cali Gabrielson (Sheiffele's teammate) were the next two division four finishers. Sayville being so strong means that Mount Sinai will look to have two individual qualifiers for the state meet next week. **Absent from the results was Bayport's Sophia McInnes who was one of the runners who struggled with the heat. She was running an incredible race and was going to go well under 19 minutes but had trouble staying on her feet during the final straightaway.
The most impressive team performance on the girls side came from Sayville. Sayville dominantly won their Division and also won the entire meet with the merged results. Junior Mullane Baumiller stepped up like she has all season and was their first finisher in second overall and just missed breaking 20 minutes in an impressive 20:03. She will be their low stick at states and give them an excellent chance to finish on the podium at VVS. Sayville has a young team and can be even stronger next year. Behind Baumiller was Shoreham's Olivia Pesso whomst solidified her status as a major favorite to make the state meet in the difficult class B race next week. If Sayville wins, Pesso, Sheiffele, LaMena, Gabrielson, and McInnes seem in line to grab the five individual spots but Dylan Cashin, Oona Murphy, and Ava Morris are all close enough to step up if someone falters.
Division two was a very close race between champion East Islip and second place Northport. Both teams seemed to be holding back slightly and seem to be pointing more towards next week. Anna Gansrow had the best race of her season and was the clear Division 2 winner. She ran 20:16 to finish fourth overall and will be a state qualifier for the second year in a row if she can replicate that performance on November 4th. North Babylon's Alicia DiFilippis was fourth in the Division right behind the Wickard sister's who were the only other Division 2 runners under 21 minutes. All three were in the top 12 overall and have an excellent chance to make states. East Islip's top four seem to have held back and if that pack can move up next Friday, they may be able to beat Northport. Northport ended up ahead of East Islip in the merge but was clearly behind them in Division 2.
Division 1 was witness to an absolute clinic put on by William Floyd's star Zariel Macchia. Her margin of victory was tremendous (although McInnes was with her for the majority of the race) and was the only boy or girl to run very fast on a tough day. She now sits in front of Brittany Sheffey in 8th place all time for Suffolk runners. Behind her state qualifier hopeful Amanda Probst from Ward Melville was second in 21:05 and Mackenzie Newman vaulted herself into the state qualifier picture by finishing only one second behind in 21:06. Ward Melville squeaked by William Floyd to get the win 49 to 54. Both teams will need to hope their 4-5 runners move up in order to get close to East Islip, Northport and West Babylon.
Boys Division 4, Port Jefferson showed why they're the best team in Class D on Long Island by scoring only 24 points. They had all five of their runners in the top 9 Division 4. Trevor Zappulla from Mattituck had the fastest time just ahead of Port Jefferson senior Brendon Capadanno 17:42 to 17:50. Both should make it to the state meet after next Friday. No other runners were under 18:10.
Division 3 boys had the fastest time of the day. Max Haynia kept his streak of being Suffolk's top streak going as he was one of only two boys under 17 minutes. He stopped the clock at 16:38. It shows how slow the conditions were considering he went well under 16:30 earlier in the season. Haynia is the overwhelming favorite to win the Class B title on November 4th and is one of the highest ranked runners in the state. Behind him Benjamin Wyszomierski finished second in 17:51 but he absolutely dominated the "longest name award". Last week we mentioned how Miller Place has been improving very quickly BUT, it might be a little early. It is not too early for Miller Place. They showed that it is their race to lose on November 4th by easily outdistancing Harborfields and Westhampton Beach. Westhamton Beach was missing one of their top runners, but even if you put him in second place behind Haynia, they still would finish third.
Northport dominated Division 2 by taking the team title with only 21 points. They were also the overall meet champion, easily outdistancing Bay Shore. They placed all five of their runners in the top 10 of Division 2 and are a clear favorite to repeat again next week. Eastport South Manor's Luke Pfeiffer was the first Division 2 runner in 17:09. He will have a great shot to make states as an individual. Northport had their top three all under 17:30 and will have a strong advantage over any other team with those three up front. Matt Armstrong from Huntington is also in an excellent spot to make states as he finished in 17:19.
Division 1 was the deepest race on the boys' side. The individual matchup between Bay Shore's Jake Gogarty, Ward Melville's Brian Leibowitz, and Smithtown's Douglas Antaky was a great one on paper. Gogarty, a junior, got the best of the other two today when he finished second overall to Haynia and was the top Division 1 finisher and the second of only two runners under 17. He ran 16:50 and Antaky crossed the line behind him in 17:00 (Leibowitz may not have liked the heat and finished in 18:03, a bit off his personal best). Bay Shore had a good day overall and easily outclassed Commack, Ward Melville, and Smithtown. With important Federation bids on the line, these four teams need to do everything they can on November 4th to increase their chances because Northport seems to be a step ahead.
The Division Championships were not the only meet at Sunken Meadow this week. The Frosh/Soph Championships were held Friday. In a strange move, after 25+ years of the races from this meet matching the dual meet course (3 miles 20+ years ago, 2.8 miles for a few years, and lately 2.5 miles), the meet decided to change the course to the Bob Pratt "novice" course that is 3800 meters. Unfortunately, the freshman and sophomores did not get one more opportunity at the end of the season to beat their dual meet times and instead ran a new course that is difficult to compare anything to. Even though they did not get a chance to set a personal record, they did get to see where they matched up with other runners from their grade on a course they may never run again.
On the girls side, many of the top freshmen and sophomores don't run this meet because they are getting ready for the Sectional Championships which is a week later. The boy's side however, usually gives a decent indicator to future success a couple of years down the road.
We aren't going to spend a ton of time on this meet because most of the top athletes are not running it but there were a few noteworthy performances. Connetquot's Olivia DiGaetano absolutely dominated the girls freshman race winning by nearly a minute (there is nothing to compare the times to because this course is a random, made up distance). She had the fastest time of the day by 55 seconds on the girls side.
Lindenhurst sophomore Jake Albert had the fastest boys time of the day in just over 13 minutes to win by 18 seconds over Gavin DeVito from West Islip. The top runners at this meet usually have a good chance to be All-County with a good race on November 4th.
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Getting it Together: Mars/Venus Conjunction, Jupiter in Scorpio, and Libra New Moon!
Here comes Jupiter in Scorpio, your friend's older cousin who dresses like a goth and asks shocking questions. She also has your interest at heart—just not your comfort.
Oct. 1 – 7: Mars Venus Conjunction + Full Moon!
Mars and Venus will be getting together in the sky during the same week we have a passionate Aries Full Moon. These two relationship planets often dance closely, but only meet at the same degree of a sign about every two years. During the first week of October, they'll be conjunct in Virgo, a sign representing not only practical ways of caring, but spiritual connection and sacred sexuality. They'll meet at 19 degrees Virgo the morning of October 5, and later that day we'll experience the Harvest Full Moon in Aries. This will put the emphasis on being genuine and bold as you face your current situation. It will be an excellent time to see yourself and others more clearly.
The Aries Full Moon encourages a certain raw vulnerability, which can lead to disrobing emotionally and/or physically! The point is, it's a time to be true to yourself. Mars and Venus in Virgo will support your efforts to keep things real. Virgo gets a bad rap for being overly critical. Don't punish yourself or others with this shadow trait. When expressed through your higher self, Virgo energy purifies. That means cutting the b.s. and owning mistakes without judging yourself. Easier said than done, I know! But, the less you try to pretend to be "perfect" the less others will try to keep up, and then the walls start to come down. Next thing you know, there are two fallible humans face-to-face, feeling loved and accepted for who they truly are.
Basically this Fire Grand Trine has been great for anyone wanting to do something a little outside the box. If you're a creative type who has difficulty with structure and bringing your plans into physical form, Saturn's got you right now. Don't miss out on the chance to develop your creative idea, make it happen, and prove the naysayers wrong!
After spending the last year in Libra, Jupiter will ingress into Scorpio on October 10th. Both Libra and Scorpio are relationship-themed signs, with some major differences. Jupiter in Libra has been teaching us about compromise, diplomacy, and fair negotiation. It's been a pretty feel-good trip through this sign, though some relationships got rocked because Jupiter magnified inequities, making them too big to overlook anymore. Jupiter in Libra got us warmed up to deal with conflict in our friendships, romantic partnerships, and business dealings. Yep, sorry to say that was the warm up. Now it's time for the real work.
The shift between Jupiter in Libra and Jupiter in Scorpio will be noticeable. We all have those friends who try to frame things as nicely as possible. They support us behind the scenes, almost without us noticing. They're experts at tact and diplomacy. That's Jupiter in Libra. Well, here comes Jupiter in Scorpio, your friend's older cousin who dresses like a goth and asks shocking questions. She also has your interest at heart—just not your comfort. Look, things have to get a little messy before they can get cleaned up. Jupiter in Scorpio is the perfect ally to help you see what's really going on beneath the surface. This applies to your own psyche, intimate relationships, business dealings, and any type of mysterious situation that needs clarity.
Depending on where Jupiter in Scorpio will pass through your birth chart, an area of life will be up for excavation over the next year. There's nothing to fear. Jupiter represents growth, spiritual development, opportunity and good luck. Whatever you need to discover is part of your journey towards greater gifts in life. More than ever, it will be a time to team up. You have a team—think of the individual loved ones in your life who play different supporting roles. Your inner circle will be key. Tighten your close bonds. Intimacy and soul mate relationships will be a theme. This doesn't mean that everyone who's single will find their soul mate this year, but if this transit is affecting you, it will be a great time to get out there—the odds are in your favor.
If you're attached, you'll be ready to grow within your partnership. As you may have learned last year while Jupiter was in Libra, it's time to "air out" the relationship by clearing old feelings and supporting each other's individuality. If you did some of this homework last year, you're especially primed to deepen your connection physically, mentally, and spiritually.
But Wait, There's More Partnership Stuff! Libra New Moon October 19th.
With all this relationship energy swirling about, the October 19th Libra New Moon is perfectly timed. This will offer supportive energy for new beginnings related to, you guessed it, relationships! It will also be an excellent time to set intentions related to artistic endeavors, finding balance, exercising diplomacy, and strengthening your self-identity.
There's a lot to move through this month, and the motion should be mostly forward. I'm here for you if you need help navigating any of it. Email me at cardinalfireastrology@gmail.com to learn more about my personal readings!
*Not necessarily in that order and in varying doses. Consult your astrologer for more information.


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Fellows selected to take part in the programme will participate in the production of one of the chapters of their assessment, taking part in author and chapter meetings together with the rest of the experts undertaking the assessment. Fellows will also be invited to participate in capacity-building workshops bringing together fellows across all ongoing assessments to share experiences and learn about key cross-cutting and assessment specific topics.
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Being a mentor is an excellent opportunity for IPBES experts to get to know, work with and learn from a group of bright early-career scholars from all over the world. In the words of Eduardo Brondizio, mentor and co-chair of IPBES global assessment on biodiversity and ecosystem services, on being a mentor: "You end up learning far more than you end up contributing, to be honest."
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I like doing business in Israel and with Israeli companies as they have moved to be proud owner of most tech start-ups in the world. Yes, you read that right; Israelis are home to a very young and intelligent talent pool and they start some fantastic global business and create countless great technologies, both in the military as well as civilian space.
Israel has one little eleven kilometer stretch of beach on the Red Sea which is nestled between Egypt to the west and Jordan to the east. The Egyptian town of Taba and the Jordanian port city of Aqaba are its closest foreign towns. As much as I love Israel for their innovation and free society as well as deep talent pool, I am concerned about certain security features as it always crosses my mind.
Eilat is of particular concern as the threat of jihadist attacks is growing thanks to the moronic interference of NATO members in the Libya which lead to the killing of the leadership and the plundering of arms depots where over 7,500 MANPADs went missing. Most of those ended up in the hands of al-Qaeda and other extremists who will use them to inflict as much damage as possible.
Eilat, besides offering Israel a strategically important naval base and Asian transportation as well as trading hub, accounts for roughly 25% of all foreign currency inflow into Israel. The increase in attacks, especially on commercial flights into Eilat did not go unnoticed and Israel has started to outfit Eilat bound flights with Israel's own C-Music system which blinds missiles fired towards aircraft.
In addition to C-Music, Israel has also deployed its Iron Dome over the city and used plenty of new high-tech systems as well as manpower on the ground in order to detect potential attacks before they are carried out. That is what a sophisticated country does, you do not wait for an attack to happen; you prevent it from happening. You deal with real-world threats and do not create incidents in order to justify action.
The good news is that Egypt cooperates very well with Israel in order to choke the jihadist and make sure they are dealt with properly. Operation Hourglass was launched and it is an Israeli-Egyptian joint operation in the Sinai desert in order to locate and eliminate jihadists. The cooperation between both countries is a very welcome development.
The massive increase in military presence is well shielded from the public in order not to drive away the tourists, both foreign and domestic, it strives to protect. Eilat averages coral blue waters and 360 sunny days a year. It has been developed and its nightlife is a very attractive location. It is also a strategically very important location for Israel.
I am glad that Israel does not only have the financial and military strength, but also the intellect to manage their country as well as it does. We have our own proposal which I have designed for Israel in order to take them to the next level on a financial base which would provide the necessary financial firepower which is needed to keep the high-tech military upgraded, updated and operational.


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How to celebrate the Chinese New Year
By: Natalie Whyte
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Ring in the Year of the Rooster with symbolic traditions, customs and foods.
The new year is always a time of hope and excitement. While, in the West, we celebrate the event on January 1st, the Chinese New Year (also known as the Lunar New Year and celebrated in various countries throughout Asia) follows the lunisolar calendar and usually falls between late January and early February.
Despite the hopscotching of dates, traditions and symbolism associated with the holiday remain the same year after year, and even mirror some of our own, like wishes of happiness and prosperity for family and close friends.
We spoke to Shirley Lum, president of A Taste of the World, a tour operator which hosts an annual Lunar New Year banquet feast and culinary walking tour, to learn more about the fun and easy ways to ring in the Lunar New Year.
Use traditional expressions
Just as "Happy New Year!" is a joyous expression used throughout January, so too is "Gun Hei Fat Choi!" in Cantonese, "Gong Xi Fa Cai" in Mandarin, or "Chuc Mung Nam Mui!" in Vietnamese. You can greet family and friends with these salutations throughout the 15-day celebration.
Feast on symbolic dishes
Food plays heavily during this holiday, and noodles are especially important—so much so that Lum says a year in which her mother forgot to make them sticks out in her mind.
"You should have seen the look of utter horror on my mom's face, and the rest of the family's," Lum remembers. "For the first time in her life she forgot to make a longevity noodle dish to ensure that all family members would be blessed with a long life; but luckily for us, she always has a package of dried rice noodles in her pantry."
In addition to noodles, you can also prepare a whole fish with head and tail intact (signifying a good beginning and ending for the year), dumplings for prosperity, and nian gao cake, a traditional dessert that represents achieving great heights in the year ahead.
"You're wishing for harmony, health or longevity, and prosperity by using dishes with poetic names that are homonyms," explains Lum.
Serve oranges and tangerines as a refresher after the meal—they also handily represent luck and wealth.
Offer loved ones a tray of togetherness
Family is the important foundation of Lunar New Year celebrations, and a tray of togetherness is a common gift to extend to loved ones. The round or octagonal tray is divided into eight compartments (eight being a lucky number in Chinese culture) and is filled with treats, each representing a form of good fortune. If you buy or prepare your own tray, be sure it includes items like coconut (togetherness), peanuts (health and longevity), kumquat (prosperity) and candied melon (good health).
Give gifts of red envelopes and money
Red is an important colour in Chinese culture and, during celebrations, family hands out small, red envelopes filled with money to younger members of the household in a symbolic offering of good luck.
"Banks near Chinese communities will be getting in fresh, new, crisp bills. Tellers at these banks are used to the requests for only new bills this time of the year as they go into the "lie see," or lucky money envelopes," says Lum.
You can also create small envelopes from red craft paper and fill them with gold-wrapped chocolate coins in homage to the tradition.
Clean your house in preparation for a new year
As in many cultures, it is customary to clean your home from top to bottom before the new year arrives. Sweeping away the bad luck makes room for the good luck that will greet you as the year changes over. Put out the recycling and trash, get rid of any broken dishware, and dispose of all dead plants.
Invite good energy into your life with decor
Add small, red items to your space for the duration of the festivities. Easy and inexpensive ways to do this include swapping out existing throw cushions for crimson ones, or adding scarlet votive candles to your mantle.
Purchasing a bouquet of flowers, such as lotuses that represent rebirth and new growth, is another beautiful way to celebrate. You can also buy small, plastic firecrackers as a decoration for a festive dinner—in China they light up the night sky with fireworks in celebration.
Don't forget to maintain personal hygiene
Your personal appearance is also important at the Lunar New Year. That visit to your stylist you've been putting off for months needs to be resolved well before the clock strikes midnight. Cutting your hair during New Year's festivities is considered bad luck. What's that? You say you've never had a deadline for a haircut? You do now!
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While we don't need a holiday to enjoy our favourite Chinese-inspired dishes, we can't wait to join in the celebrations with these delicious recipes.
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