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This week the "Riverboat" will be broadcast again from the Berlin studio. Kim Fisher (52) and Sebastian Fitzek (50) are looking forward to many exciting guests.
Berlin / Leipzig – This Friday the "Riverboat"again from the Berliner Studio sent. The moderator duo Kim Fisher (52) and Sebastian Fitzek (50) look forward to guests from comedy, television, music and many other areas.
Sascha Grammel (47) makes the audience laugh with both his funny sayings and his dolls. © SWR / Patricia Neligan
On the one hand there is the comedian and voice actor Sascha Grammel (47), who is best known for his work as a puppeteer.
In the course of his career, Grammel appeared in more than 600 live shows, reaching a total audience of around 1.7 million people.
"Somehow everything puts you in a good mood when he's there," says Kim Fisher, looking forward to her entertaining guest.
After winning "The Masked Singer": Alexander Klaws reveals a piquant detail
The next visitor to the "Riverboat" studio comes from a similar industry as Grammel: Dieter Nuhr (61) has been working as a cabaret artist since the 1980s – thanks to this experience and his lasting charm, he is still one of the most famous comedians in Germany .
Nuhr is also a passionate photographer – and no less successful. "His pictures are – attention! – exhibited internationally!" Reveals Kim Fisher in the run-up to the broadcast. "You have an idea what that means. The man must be good!"
And as if that weren't enough comedy power, nobody less than Dieter Hallervorden (86) pays a visit to the "Riverboat" studio. He brought his new album "80 Plus" with him to the moderators, which of course he does not want to withhold from the audience: he will perform a song on the talk show stage.
Pop veteran Frank Zander (79) pays the talk show a visit. © Soeren Stache / dpa-Zentralbild / dpa
Frank Zander (79) is the one who will also have one or two anecdotes to tell from the world of music. The cult singer ("Oh, Susi") will be on the road with a Caritas food truck from December and supply the Berlin homeless with warm meals.
Other guests in the talk show:
Sarah Willis (52) – Hornistin, Berliner
Else Edelstahl (40) – Organizer Bohème Sauvage
Sander Fuhrmann – fisherman from Bad Saarow
Heidi Kapuste & Heike Guderian (55), identical celebrity twins
All that counts
"All that matters" hammer! You will see this series star for the last time tomorrow
The "Riverboat" runs this Friday as always from 10 p.m. in both the MDR and the RBB.
Cover photo: Montage SWR / Patricia Neligan; Jörg Carstensen / dpa; Soeren Stache / dpa-Zentralbild / dpa


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I don't know about the bangs but for our CTS chem/smoke grenades we have just been using double M4 pouches. Holds the CTS Triple Chaser CS grenades, standard CS and Smokes, and OC vapor grenades with no issues. We use the mini bangs so obviously not going to work with those. We just use 40mm munition pouches for those and our 40mm launchables.
I have an old diamondback tactical triple flash bang pouch which securely holds both sizes of the low rolls and flameless expulsion. I know Tyr Tactical is the new Diamondback. May be worth asking them if theirs work.
I haven't used the taco. Just throwing that out there as they are supposed to be a bit more adjustable.
Any word on this? This is an issue I run into as well. I've had to get........creative, I guess. I, too, would like something purpose-built and I run the same NFDD body and same chem ordinance discussed here.


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Beril Böcekler (born 7 February 2004) is a Turkish competitive swimmer in freestyle. She is a member of Enka SK in Istanbul.

Böcekler won the silver medal both in the 800 m freestyle and the 1500 m freestyle  event at the 2019 European Junior Swimming Championships in Kazan, Russia. She captured three gold medals in the  200 m freestyle, the 400 m freestyle and the 800 m freestyle event at the 2019 European Youth Summer Olympic Festival (EYOF) in Baku, Azerbaijan, where she set four Turkish national records in the 200 m, 400 m, 800 m and 1500 m freestyle events in addition to the EYOF records in the 400 m and 800 m events.
She trains at the Turkish Olympic Preparation Center under the Head Coach Gjon Shyti from 2015

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2004 births
Sportspeople from Ankara
Turkish female swimmers
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Swimmers at the 2018 Mediterranean Games
Swimmers at the 2022 Mediterranean Games
Mediterranean Games bronze medalists for Turkey
Mediterranean Games medalists in swimming
Swimmers at the 2020 Summer Olympics
Olympic swimmers of Turkey
21st-century Turkish women
Islamic Solidarity Games competitors for Turkey
Islamic Solidarity Games medalists in swimming

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In a small bowl, soak the capers in cold water for 45 minutes. Drain and pat dry.
Season the fish with salt and pepper. In a shallow bowl, whisk the flour with 1 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Dredge the fillets in flour and shake off any excess; transfer to a platter.
In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of the clarified butter over moderately high heat. Add 4 sole fillets to the skillet and cook, turning once, until golden brown on both sides, about 4 minutes total. Transfer to a platter. Repeat with the remaining clarified butter and sole fillets.
Add the capers to the skillet and cook over moderately high heat until lightly browned and fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the white wine and lemon juice and cook over moderately high heat until reduced to 2 tablespoons, about 1 minute. Remove the skillet from the heat and add the butter, a few pieces at a time, whisking until the butter is melted before adding more. Add half of the parsley and season the sauce with salt and pepper. Pour the warm sauce over the sole and garnish with the remaining parsley. Serve immediately.
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This post will unbearably wander the tragically dark forest surrounding my soul.
Memories are wolves, sheep inconspicuously disguised. If I were to point out each animal, I would question why certain niches are dug deep. Deeper than the happiness of the carefree summers at grandpa's farm, chasing butterflies and barn cats. And oh, deeper than the bravery of inching past the chained bull, his eyes glaring under duress, so cousins and I could climb up to the hayloft and swing from the barn rafters into piles of scratchy hay.
A mind caught off guard, relives the fever of grandpa's anger, eyes glaring same as the beast in the barn, his wicked hands venturing in to break our glee. I watch my brother, legs running as fast as they can carry, seeking refuge under a bed. I fashion my mouth mum, holding breath as I listen for the rabid footsteps.
I like to think I understand why evil grips my imagination. I notice the broken children walking toward the homeless shelter where I volunteer. I volunteer as therapy, breaking the grip of evil lodged within, desperately yearning to change their innocent world gone wrong. Their hardened faces reminders as to why I bother. Their images mirror the light as I reminiscence.
One particular boy enters my thoughts over and over. He would not face me, his head buried in a hoodie. I did not prod the fragile clay pot balancing on the edge of a chair. Twenty minutes passed before he turned to tell me about his day of bullies, backpacks and buses, recalling how much he dreaded school. I was there to tutor him but he brought awareness to a problem much larger than I can fix.
Life is intolerably heavy and yet I wake each morning. The night's ache never disappears. My heart cries but it still craves beauty even where beauty seemingly does not exist. Each wounded child is beauty enough to carry me another day. Maybe, just maybe, they will make their way back to me with good news.
I do write a lot of darkness because I have a dire fear of happiness, wrapped with guilt that weighs me down. It is a miracle I am here. In many ways it is a miracle any of us are here.
dining at the banquet feast.
the winding river never empty.


Mophato dance theatre group member and celebrated dancer and performer, Isaac Surte, escaped jail by a whisker on Tuesday after he was granted P500 bail by a Broadhurst Magistrate Court for defying the court orders.
Surte was brought before court for allegedly failing to pay P300 towards his child maintenance.
State Prosecutor, Onkemetse Modukanele told court that Surter has not made any effort to pay the P300 that was set by the Extension 11 Magistrate court in February.
He said that the dancer had defaulted and that the money was now in arrears of P 1800.
Surte had allegedly failed to pay maintenance for his son with local socialite and business woman, Fatima Gabatshwane.
For his part, Surte- who has enjoyed his fair share of controversy this year, with his alleged public fights with Gabatshwane, told the court that it was actually not true that he had defaulted in payment.
He said he has been paying his part and that the only thing was that he did not know that he was supposed to submit the receipts to the authorities.
"I have been paying maintenance, I was not aware that I was supposed to take the receipts to you after paying, I did not understand that part but I will from now on do that," he said.
For her part the presiding Magistrate, Lilian Madabane, told Surte to produce proof that indeed he has been paying his dues.
The Magistrate however instructed him to bring that proof when the case goes for trial.
Trial date has been set for September 24.
Meanwhile, Gabatshwane has also dragged Surte to the Gaborone High Court demanding that the monthly maintenance be increased from P300 to P 1000.


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Q: Devise error when using a route constraint I'm using Devise for authentication.  I have a route inside of a constraint.
When this route is hit, I get an error that Devise's variables are undefined.
routes.rb
Rails.application.routes.draw do
  constraints subdomain: 'www' do
    root to: "splash#index"
  end

  devise_for :users, controllers: { registrations: 'registrations', sessions: 'sessions' }

  # More routes are here...

end

Error:
undefined local variable or method `destroy_user_session_path' for #<#<Class:0x007fbd23022208>:0x007fbd35769c98>

This error occurs for any of Devise's URL paths.  How can I fix this?

A: Try to see what rake routes gives you.
The answer to routing questions is almost always there.

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Recently I've been running into an issue when using OfflineImap to get my email. It took me a while to track down a solution to this problem so I figured a quick post was in order for future reference for myself and others. Below is a description of the problem, how it came about after working fine initially and the solution found.
Running offlineimap produces the error SQLite backend chosen, but no sqlite python bindings available. Please install. for each account that uses status_backend = sqlite for its cache.
This caused some pretty inconsistent email fetches where sometimes it would work and retrieve email but often it would just fail.
If you've run into this issue, you are most likely on OSX and using Homebrew as a package manager. A little while ago SQLite was made keg-only to fix other problems. If you had SQLite and Python installed before this point you most likely have run into the issue described above.
If you were to install SQLite or Python now, it will do all the association necessary to ensure the keg-only SQLite is used.
It's remarkably easy to fix this issue, it was just difficult to track down a solid answer. I managed to find a glint of hope in this issue referring to SQLite update breaking Python on GitHub.
All you have to do is uninstall SQLite and Python and re-install just Python.
Installing just Python will install the needed SQLite with all the needed associations in place.
Hope this helps anyone else who has run into the same issue!


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Home > Sport > World > Country > Russia
Sport in Russia
Russia's traditional popular sport is Bandy (informally called "Russian hockey"). It is considered by the country as a national sport, and is one of the biggest spectator sports. Although the modern rules of the game were written in England, Russians still claim to be the inventors of this sport.
Among the other most played sports in Russia are basketball, ice hockey, football, rugby league, handball, weightlifting, gymnastics, figure skating, biathlon, boxing, wrestling, martial arts, volleyball, rugby union, and skiing. See also the list the most popular internet searches for "sports" in Russia.
Russian athletes have been very successful in the past, often competing on the world stage for the USSR up until the break up of the Soviet Union in 1991.
Kite surfer flying the Russian flag
Lev Ivanovich Yashin nicknamed as "The Black Spider" was a Soviet-Russian football goalkeeper, considered by many to be the greatest goalkeeper in the history of the game. He was also vice president of the Football Federation of the Soviet Union. Andrey Sergeyevich Arshavin is a Russian professional footballer who plays for FC Zenit Saint Petersburg. He is an ex-captain of the Russian national team. Arshavin began his career at Zenit in the year 2000. He won numerous trophies with the club until his departure in 2009 including the Russian Premier League, Russian Premier League Cup, Russian Super Cup, UEFA Cup and the UEFA Super Cup.
One notable international sporting events recently held in Russia were the 2014 Winter Olympics and Paralympics, and the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Below are details of sports, sporting events and sports people related to Russia.
Popular sports of Russia (see more)
Football (Soccer), Figure Skating, Basketball, Ice hockey, Tennis, handball, weightlifting, gymnastics, figure skating, biathlon, boxing, wrestling, volleyball, skiing, rugby union
Traditional or Regional Sports
Bandy — a team sport played on ice using sticks to direct a ball into the opposing team's goal, a precursor to ice hockey.
Lapta — a Russian traditional bat and ball game. The aim of the game is to hit a ball, served by a player of the opposite team, with a bat as far as possible, then run across the field, and if possible back again.
Moscow Broomball — a variation of Broomball, an ice hockey type sport, played in Moscow and only by non-Russians.
Gorodki — a folk sport from Russia, where competitors strike down a group of cylindrical wooden objects by throwing a bat.
Russian Pyramid — a cue sport played in countries of the former Soviet Union (also known simply as Pyramid(s), Russian billiards or Russian pool)
Sambo — a martial art developed for Russia's military and police force in the 1930s
Russian Sporting Success
Russia / USSR have dominated the top of the medal tally for many of the Olympic Games since 1956.
Athletes from Russia
Maria Sharapova (tennis)
Anna Kournikova (tennis)
Alexander Popov (Swimmer)
Evgeny Plushenko (Figure Skating)
Pavel Bure (Ice Hockey)
Lev Ivanovich Yashin (football)
Russia Sports trivia
Russian athletes first competed at the Olympic Games in 1900.
At the 1994 FIFA World Cup, Russia's Oleg Solenko scored five goals against Cameroon, which was the record for most goals by a single player in a World Cup match.
Russia at major events
Russia at the Summer Olympics
Russia at the Winter Olympics
Russia at the FIFA World Cup
Russia women's football team at the FIFA Women's World Cup
Russia at the Rugby World Cup
Past sporting events hosted in Russia
1980 Olympic Games in Moscow
2013 Summer Universiade in Kazan
2013 World Combat Games in Saint Petersburg
2014 Winter Olympics and Paralympics in Sochi
2015 IWAS World Games in Sochi
2017 World Swimming Championships in Kazan
2019 Winter Universiade in Krasnoyarsk
Upcoming sporting events in Russia
2023 XXXII Summer Universiade in Yekaterinburg
Annual sporting events held in Russia
Grand Prix of Moscow - a one-day cycling event in Moscow
Kremlin Cup - an indoor hard-court tennis tournament
Moscow Marathon
View of Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi, Russia.
(image source: Google, Digital Globe)
Sporting Facilities in Russia
Luzhniki Stadium (Moscow, capacity 78,360)
Sochi Olympic Stadium (Sochi)
Olimpiyskiy (in Moscow, built for 1980 Games)
See more Russian Stadia
Is there something missing? If you know of something that should be listed here, please let me know.
List of the most popular sports in Russia
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Time Flies – The Abandoned Leicester Airport
Posted: August 25, 2021 by kingleser in #postaday, Abandoned, Abandoned Airport, Abandoned Attractions, Abandoned Business, Abandoned Connecticut, Abandoned Highway, Abandoned House, Abandoned Massachusetts, abandoned new england, Abandoned New Hampshire, Abandoned New York, Abandoned Pennsylvania, Abandoned Places, Abandoned Restaurant, Abandoned Rhode Island, Abandoned Road, Abandoned USA, Abandoned Vermont, Abandoned Wonders, Broken, Closed, commercial, Connecticut, darkness, Death, Destruction, Exploration, exploring the abandoned, Forgotten, Haunting, Hiking, History, Information, left behind, lost, Massachusetts, Movies, Mystery, nature, new england, New Hampshire, New York, overgrown, Pennsylvania, photography, research, Rhode Island, Ruins, Safety First, Searching, Stories, Uncategorized, Urban Decay, Urban Exploration, Urban Exploring, Urbex, writing
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The Abandoned Leicester Airport
Is it August already? Shit. Last time I checked summer had just started. And now it's about to end. How did we get here? How did things end up like this? Where are we heading? Who knows anymore. As they say, time flies. When I was a boy, that was the title of my favorite book: Time Flies. It was only a few pages long and there were no words. It was quite large for a book, probably meant for teachers showing it to their wide-eyed students during circle time. The story followed a small bird that flies into a museum late at night through an open window. The bird soars through the large auditoriums past many different skeletons of dinosaurs long since passed. But as the bird flies by, these dinosaurs all slowly come back to life. One by one. It is as if the bird is flying back in time. Some try to eat the bird. Others just marvel at the miracle of being alive. But as the bird flies on, the dinosaurs each begin to return to their skeletal forms. And before you know it, the sun has risen and the museum has returned to normal. Almost like none of it ever happened. That's how I feel sometimes when we go exploring. For a brief moment in time, it feels like these skeletal abandoned places come back to life. We get a glimpse as to what things were once like for them. But then it all passes like a fleeting shadow. And all things return to their bitter state.
Our subject for the final month of summer 2021 is the abandoned Leicester Airport. A reader tipped us off about this place a few months ago, suggesting that we check it out soon as the buildings were slowly collapsing. Located in Leicester, Massachusetts, this was a privately owned airport that was in operation between 1940 and 1970. There were three airfields in operation around the area at this time, including Oxford and Worcester. It was used both as a commercial and personal airfield. Features included a unique dual runway system, a single hangar bay, and a private office building for airport staff. I have yet to find a reason as to why the airport was shuttered. I know we have quite a few fans that live in the area, so if anyone reading this would like to share some info/stories we'd love to hear them. But my guess is that being in such close proximity to two other airfields, only one of which is still in operation today, contributed to it's downfall. From what I've been able to find out online, the grounds almost came back to life a few times after its closure. The facility was re-opened and rebranded as a bar at least once over the years. And while all stories I've heard about it have been positive, it was not meant to be. And sooner or later, these establishments closed up shop as well. Again, if anyone has any stories, please do share.
We have been on a quest this year. Ever since I created our "Locations by State" page, which you should definitely check out, I noticed how lopsided our reporting was. We had plenty of locations in Connecticut, but not so much in our neighboring states. And so, we've been trying to get out and about as much as possible. This month, we once again found ourselves in Massachusetts. I've spent a lot of time up here this year working on film stuff. And I can honestly say at this point that we've covered damn near every inch of the southern part of the state. We made our trip up to Leicester on a grey Tuesday. We both had the day off, and it's always best to go exploring during the week if you can. There's much less people around, you see? It was a quiet ride up. We've been hitting a lot of places in Worcester County recently. And it can be a really underrated area during this time of year. Pulling up to the abandoned airport was a little challenging. The old runway/parking lot is no longer accessible by car. So you just kind of have to squeeze your ride onto a small bumpy pull-off. Luckily the neighborhood is nice and chill. Nobody was around or seemed to be bothered by us. And the road was not very heavily trafficked. We took a quick look around, made sure the coast was clear, and then made our way inside of the abandoned airport.
Remember how one of our readers tipped us off about this place? Saying how it was collapsing? Well, friends, they were absolutely right. There is not too much of the abandoned Leicester Airport left to see. We walked as much of the old runway as we could. But the pavement is quite cracked and uneven. It runs long and deep into the woods, before dead-ending at some local farmland. Parking spaces, which must've been from the airfield's days as bar, have also been painted all over the place towards the front. An old wooden sign still stands by the street, but we couldn't quite make out the name on it. The main hangar has almost completely caved in on its self. A bit of it still stands, but I wouldn't recommend going inside. The doors and windows are full of dust and cobwebs. The floor is rickety and shoddy. Ancient shelving rusts into oblivion. Pieces of roofing and debris now create a total gridlock amongst the abandoned grounds. It is near impassible. All kinds of junk and old machinery can be found amongst the rubble. The office building has been almost completely swallowed up by vines and vegetation. Yet it still holds a few relics within its walls. Everything reminded me very much of Centralia, Pennsylvania. You know, the real life Silent Hill. And though the abandoned airport was as quiet as a tomb, it looks like it had just been blown to Hell.
Like I said earlier, it's hard to believe it's August already. Why is it that summer always goes by so fast? It felt like just yesterday school was out and the good times were in. But in the blink of an eye, everything changes. Pretty soon we'll be beginning our slow decent into the Fall. And before you know it, 2021 will be over and another year will be gone. I honestly would not recommend the abandoned Leicester Airport for a visit. I'm glad we got to see it, but the property just changes too fast. It's too vulnerable. Things just keep collapsing and falling apart. For all I know, the whole place could be gone by now. Walking through it's long forgotten grounds was like a brisk walk through this place's past. Relics from each of it's many different eras still stand as grim reminders. The old runway still stands, though it eventually gives way to a parking lot. A crumbling hangar stands now as nothing more than a twisted jigsaw puzzle of rubble. A wooden bar signs still hangs as a greeting, though it has been swallowed up by the rage of the forest. I am once again reminded of the small bird from the children's book. There are still glimpses of what this place once was. But they are merely passing shadows. The past is gone. Reality is lost. The sands of the hourglass cannot be stopped. For as they say, time sure does fly. And if you are not careful, it just might take off without you.
Feeding the Birds – The Abandoned Batterson Park
Posted: June 23, 2021 by kingleser in #postaday, Abandoned, Abandoned Attractions, Abandoned Connecticut, abandoned home, Abandoned House, Abandoned Massachusetts, abandoned new england, Abandoned New Hampshire, Abandoned New York, Abandoned Park, Abandoned Places, Abandoned Resort, Abandoned Rhode Island, Abandoned Summer Camp, Abandoned USA, Abandoned Vermont, Abandoned Wonders, Beaches, Broken, Cabin, Children, Closed, commercial, Connecticut, darkness, Death, Destruction, empty, Exploration, exploring the abandoned, fire, for sale, Forgotten, Ghosts, Haunting, Hiking, History, Information, left behind, Movies, Mystery, nature, new england, overgrown, photography, Public Parks, research, Ruins, State Parks, Uncategorized, Urban Decay, Urban Exploration, Urban Exploring, Urbex, writing
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Feeding the Birds
The Abandoned Batterson Park
Last September, we finally moved out of the city. It was something I had been looking forward to for a long time. Not just because of Covid, or the ever increasing crime rate. I just really missed the woods. I missed looking out my front door and seeing trees. I missed waking up to the sounds of birds singing. I missed looking up at the stars on dark nights. You get none of that in the city. One thing we started doing again was feeding the birds. In the city, you basically get the same batch of shrewd little birds day in and day out. But we thought, now that we're out in the country, we might finally get some interesting avian visitors. But we were wrong. For the first few weeks, that is. We bought our bird seed. We set up our feeder. And we waited. But nobody came. The feeder stayed quiet for days on end. No birds would even come near it. Until one day a large redheaded woodpecker, whom I have come to call The Harbinger, showed up. He came from the woods in our backyard, as if driven by some otherworldly force. He ate from the feeder until he nearly burst. When he was finished, he perched himself up on the railing of our deck, and began to sing. His calls pierced through the trees and echoed through the forest. And before long, birds of all shapes and sizes began flocking to the feeder. All at once. They had heard the call, and they had come to feed.
Allow me to introduce the subject of our June article: the abandoned Batterson Park. This is another one that I have had my eye on for a long time and one that no other major explorers have covered. I have always been a sucker for abandoned parks. There's just something really special about them and the stories of how they got this way. It's just fascinating how a place like this eventually fades away from thought and time. Even after being enjoyed by so many for so long. First established in the early twentieth century, Batterson Park was created from land once designated as a reservoir. It is unique in that it covers three different towns. Though the park is officially under the Hartford system, it actually exists outside of the city limits. The landmass of the park stretches across parts of Farmington and New Britain. It is all centered around the large and aptly named Batterson Park Pond. But this uniqueness would eventually lead to the park's downfall. For many years, the towns that Batterson Park belonged to were never able to reach a deal on who would be paying to maintain the park and its amenities. In the fall of 2015, the park was forced to close its doors for good due to budget cuts. It has remained shuttered and forgotten ever since. Many deals and sales have been proposed over the years, but nothing has yet to come to fruition.
As I mentioned to you earlier, this place had been on my radar for awhile. We just never quite had the time to check it out. But, since it's just about summertime, we were in the market for some new shoes. And let me tell you, there is no better place for explorer shoes than REI in West Hartford. No, we aren't getting paid to say that. They're just that good. Check them out if your outdoorsy. Since it was a nice day, after shoe shopping, we decided to take a stop at the nearby abandoned Batterson Park. It is a quiet section of town. And arriving at the deserted park is a little perplexing. The gate is down. But there are several heavily trafficked paths around it. There are signs up saying that the park has been closed. But then there are other signs welcoming you to the park and listing its hours. Mixed messages. No matter. Sitting right alongside the beautiful Batterson Pond, the park is easily accessible. We weren't too sure about being there at first, but after running into a few other young adults with their dogs, our worries were laid to rest. The abandoned park may be on the small side, but there is also quite a lot to see. Walking through the old gates, you are immediately greeted by a rotting sign. It lists the admission prices to the park from days long since past. My how times have changed. And as we continued down the road, things just got more interesting.
Things are quiet. Very quiet. There has clearly been some fire damage here, as one building near the entrance has been completely burned out. Most of the other buildings have been boarded up, but a few can still be accessed. Inside you will find nothing but old equipment and lots of chairs. The beach's dock is still floating in the waters of the pond. Several old lifeguard chairs rot off to the side. A maintenance shed sits wide open, and it is full of old disused equipment. A basketball court and pavilion are slowly being overgrown. Forgotten grills and fire pits still stand amongst the brush. The main boathouse curiously still has a few boats under its roof, but they appear to be in good condition. Let's keep it that way. Perhaps they are just being stored there. But the main star attraction, and the whole reason I am writing this article, is the sea of picnic tables. A little way's down the main path, there are dozens of derelict picnic tables standing in formation. Their green paint is slowly peeling. Bushes and vegetation is engulfing them. And combined with the dead silence of the old park, they provide a very eerie spectacle to behold. They truly encapsulated the sad story of the abandoned park. A place that was once designed for recreation and fun, now lies empty and cold. The memories stacked up and locked away like these ghostly old picnic tables.
The abandoned Batterson Park was certainly a unique visit. Though there was not too much to see here, the silent army of forgotten picnic tables really provided a haunting window into this place's long lost past. Plus the park appears to be relatively untouched by the outside world. For now, that is. Who knows what the future holds. It reminded me very much of our bird feeder when we first moved in. You see, we urban explorers are like the wild birds. When one of us finds something good, they usually let out a song of their own to beckon others to come get a taste. And though I do not consider myself The Harbinger, I know that by posting this article, many other explorers will soon be coming to take a look at Batterson Park. And one of the most interesting things I have noticed from feeding the birds is that there are two types of visitors. First, there is the Chickadee. They are beautiful yet simple birds. They come to the feeder, eat their share of food, and then sing a small song before flying off. But then, there is the Grackle. They are obnoxious and disruptive. They scare away the other birds, eat more than their share, and usually knock over our whole feeder. Ruining things for everyone. Most of you reading this, I know, will be quiet and respectful. Like the Chickadees. Some, however, will be loud and destructive. Like the Grackles. Which will you be?
A Quarter-Mile At A Time – The Abandoned Blue Hot Rod
Posted: February 24, 2021 by kingleser in #postaday, Abandoned, Abandoned Attractions, Abandoned Cars, Abandoned Connecticut, Abandoned Massachusetts, abandoned new england, Abandoned New Hampshire, Abandoned New York, Abandoned Pennsylvania, Abandoned Places, Abandoned Rhode Island, Abandoned Road, Abandoned USA, Abandoned Vermont, Abandoned Wonders, Automobiles, Broken, Closed, commercial, Connecticut, darkness, Death, Destruction, empty, Exploration, exploring the abandoned, Forgotten, forgotten beauty, Ghosts, Graveyard, Haunting, Hiking, History, Information, left behind, lost, Love, Magic, Movies, Mystery, nature, new england, overgrown, photography, Public Parks, research, Ruins, Safety First, Searching, State Parks, Uncategorized, Urban Decay, Urban Exploration, Urban Exploring, Urbex, writing
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A Quarter-Mile At A Time
The Abandoned Blue Hot Rod
"I live my life a quarter-mile at a time. Nothing else matters; not the mortgage, not the store, not my team and all their bullshit. For those ten seconds or less…I'm free." – Dominic Toretto
Personally, I prefer Need for Speed. But that first Fast and Furious movie was a classic. I remember seeing it for the first time with my brother one Friday night when we were kids. We loved it. We got all the Matchbox cars. We built all the characters out of Lego. We even got our hands on the soundtrack. We had no idea what Ja Rule was saying in his songs, but damn did we find them catchy. My brother loved this movie so much that he has gone on to be a very successful auto mechanic. He truly loves cars, and attributes that love to seeing this movie for the first time. It just goes to show you that any of us can find our inspiration in some of the most unexpected ways. Cars have always been something that have captivated the imaginations of people everywhere. As Jesse in The Fast and the Furious says, "just something about engines that calms me down." It's a beautiful thing. So full disclosure here, the snow really got to us this month. We were hoping to make our return to exploring, but we've had several inches of snow and ice coating the ground all through February. That said, our hearts go out to all of our friends in Texas right now. So once again, this piece will be from our archives. You know, those adventures that are really fun, but never quite make it onto our blog. Until times like these. This was an abandoned relic we just happened to stumble across last summer, and it's one that has stuck with me ever since. This is the abandoned Blue Hot Rod.
For those of you who don't remember, or have chosen to forget, the summer of 2020 sucked. It was hot. It was divisive. It was boring. It made people like me realize that summer really isn't that fun when you're not a kid. You're stuck inside with nowhere to go and nothing to do. And if you were like us and didn't have air conditioning at the time, then you were really in trouble. So it was our policy during this time to get outside and go for a walk whenever we got a chance. Whenever there was a break in the heat, we were out there. One weekend in late July, we got one of those days. So we went out. The plan was to go for a quick walk, grab some essential supplies, pick up some take-away, then head home. A nice/simple summer day. We picked a small park nearby to us. It was close to the city, yet far enough away to be quiet. We had walked this park before once, but it was mostly flooded at the time. The dog unfortunately had to sit this one out. Our walk was nice. The birds were chirping. The sun was shining. And the heat was manageable. Plus there wasn't too many people around. The trail we took was a mile long loop. But around the half-way point, we came across something hiding in the bushes. Off the beaten path, it looked like just another abandoned car. Not too exciting. So we decided to snap a few photographs for our Instagram. But the closer we got to it, the more we began to realize that this car was a little bit different from all of the others.
I have tried to do as much research as possible on this car, but have yet to come up with a solid make and model. At first, we honestly thought it was an ambulance. The frame is quite big and there is a fading blue paint job on the exterior. But the closer you look, the more this starts to look like an old school luxury car from a bygone era. Judging from the fins on the back, I believe it is from the late 1950's or early 1960's. With it's unique push-button transmission and wired steering wheel, this might be a Chrysler. Possibly a Dodge. But like I said earlier, I'm not much of a car guy. If anyone has any thoughts, please feel free to share. Any insight would be greatly appreciated. Most of the abandoned cars we've covered in the past have just been rusting hulks of metal that have been cast aside. They've all been at abandoned houses, old work sites, or forgotten junkyards. This one, however, seemed like it was a real treasure at one point. The striking blue upholstery and sturdy leather seats really make me question why this old hot rod was left out here to rot. It definitely looks like this car was rather expensive in it's heyday. But why was it left behind? What led this amazing machine to this grim fate? I could see this old beauty cruising along the back roads way back when. Now it lies sinking into the dirt, surrounded by ferns and mosquitoes. We were the only ones out in the park that day, but the old classic car is very much hidden off the main trail. Let's hope it stays that way.
As a matter of professionalism, we never share the locations of our abandoned cars. It's nothing personal against our readers. It's just we've had a lot of people contact us in the past looking for abandoned cars to scrap for money. That just doesn't sit well with me. Relics like this old blue hot rod deserve to be preserved and remembered, not scrapped. I know it seems rather silly to spend an entire article on a single car. But I think our pictures speak for themselves. All that remains of this old marvel are very striking. Some of the tech has somehow survived all of these years. The blue upholstery gives it a very magical yet tragic feel. You can still feel the era that this workhorse came from. Someone, somewhere, must've really loved and enjoyed this car at some point. I felt like this one needed to be shared and talked about, as it honestly stands apart from all other abandoned cars we've seen before. I know winter sucks right now and things can feel hopeless sometimes. But we have to carry on and hope that tomorrow will be a better day. I miss exploring. I miss being out there hunting down the places that the world has forgotten about. But that is just going to have to wait. Waiting sucks. But it's almost always worth it. You cannot just skip over times like these. You have to learn to appreciate the little things. That's how you grow as a person. Spring is coming. Dawn approaches. Better days will be here soon. We'll get there someday. Even if it is just a quarter mile at a time.
Hymn for the Missing – The Abandoned Floydville Church
Posted: July 24, 2019 by kingleser in #postaday, Abandoned, Abandoned Cabin, Abandoned Church, Abandoned Connecticut, Abandoned Farm, abandoned home, Abandoned House, Abandoned Massachusetts, abandoned new england, Abandoned New York, Abandoned Rhode Island, Abandoned Road, Abandoned USA, Abandoned Vermont, Abandoned Wonders, Broken, Closed, commercial, Connecticut, darkness, Death, Destruction, Exploration, exploring the abandoned, Forgotten, forgotten beauty, Ghosts, Haunting, Hiking, History, Information, Massachusetts, Movies, Mystery, nature, new england, photography, research, Ruins, Safety First, Stories, Uncategorized, Urban Decay, Urban Exploration, Urban Exploring, Urbex, writing
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Hymn for the Missing
The Abandoned Floydville Church
I am not a religious man. I think I have made that clear many times during the four years I've been writing for this site. I was raised to be Catholic growing up. Hell, I even had to go to Catechism every other week when I was in elementary school. But the more I saw of the world, the less I believed in organized religion. I eventually fell out of it all together and became a practicing Atheist. But with all that said, I very much respect the solace and the comfort that religion brings to people. The sense of community and shared belief is something that warms my heart. People from all walks of life are able to put aside their differences and come together for a common belief. The songs that they sing and the bonds that they share in places of worship all across the globe are truly unique. This is why I have always found abandoned churches so fascinating. We have covered just one in the past. But now, we have our second. And while the previous church didn't have much of a story behind it, this fascinating place is full of character.
This is the abandoned Floydville Church. I cannot say that this is its real name. But from the research I have done, this appears to be what people are calling it these days. Located in a rich farming community, this former house of God has been left to rot for the last thirty years. From what little information I could find online, it has stood for more than half a decade. It was first built during the 1950's for the workers of the nearby farming communities. Back in the day, this rural side of the state was well known for its tobacco farming industry. On Sunday mornings, all manners of folks would gather here to pray and practice their faith. Patrons ranged from the local townsfolk to the migrant workers that were just passing through. All would gather here to share in their beliefs. But as the years went on, more and more of these attendees began to move off to bigger and better things. Attendance began to dwindle. The tides of industry and society itself started to turn. And with it, the Floydville Church was eventually forced to close its doors for good.
Pause for story time: we actually went looking for this place over three years ago. We received a tip from one of our readers about it, but we weren't given a real exact location. All we were told is that there was an abandoned church lost in the woods off an old biking trail in the North Western side of Connecticut. We ended up walking over six miles in the blistering summer heat looking for it. But we never found it. Having run out of water and energy, we were forced to turn back. It was a nice hike and all. But not being able to find this place haunted me for years. Because I always find what I am looking for, even if the place we are after turns out to be demolished. Since we were in the area, dropping some family off at the airport, we decided to go looking for the abandoned church once again. And this time, we found the abandoned Floydville Church pretty easily. It turns out we were only a quarter of a mile or so away on our last journey out here. And it truly did not disappoint.
I am sad to say that the church is in very rough shape. Crude plywood has been nailed over the doors and windows. All sorts of stuff has been strewn about the exteriors, most hauntingly a rubber lamb lies cast aside on the forest floor. A white cross still greets you from above the main doorway. The floors and walls feel like they could collapse at any moment. And yet, the church appears as if it was just up and left one day. Two pianos and a drum set are still inside. A massive black cross still stands tall at the front of the alter. Rows of pews are all still in their formation, waiting for their patrons to return to them. The blue stickers marking "Clergy Only" are still visible on the front-most sections. The basement is full of junk, particularly a massive rusting fridge that guards the entry way. The roof overhead is coming apart, with long streaks of paint and insulation hanging down like a ghostly canopy. There is an eerie stillness about the whole place, especially when imagining what it must've looked like long ago.
Finding the Floydville Church after all these years was quite bittersweet. It felt great to finally close the chapter on the one abandoned place that has ever alluded me. Especially when our original quest to find it was so arduous. And yet, it brought up a lot of different emotions for me. More and more churches close their doors every year around here. It is a sad, but inevitable phenomenon. What makes these place more depressing than most abandoned landmarks is thinking about what they once meant to the community as a whole. We've covered abandoned schools, hospitals, military bases, homes. You name it. But I think the churches are always the saddest, and most interesting. The Floydville Church in particular is quite haunting, as so much of what made it home to her former patrons still stands inside. Even after all these years, it looks like mass just ended. But sadly, this former house of worship has been left behind. It waits here, in sorrow and decay, for someone to return to it. But they never will.
"Where are you now? Are you lost? Will I find you again? Are you alone? Are you afraid? Are you searching for me? Why did you go? I had to stay. Now I'm reaching for you. Will you wait? Will you wait? Will I see you again?" – Red
Sit a Spell – The Abandoned House Collection
Posted: January 29, 2018 by kingleser in #postaday, Abandoned, Abandoned Attractions, Abandoned Business, Abandoned Cabin, Abandoned Connecticut, Abandoned Farm, abandoned home, abandoned new england, Abandoned Restaurant, Abandoned USA, Abandoned Wonders, Automobiles, Bolton, Broken, Cabin, Closed, Connecticut, darkness, Death, Destruction, empty, Exploration, exploring the abandoned, for sale, Forgotten, forgotten beauty, forgotten home, Haunting, Hebron, Hiking, History, House, Information, left behind, Mercury, Mystery, nature, new england, overgrown, photography, research, Ruins, Stories, Uncategorized, Urban Decay, Urban Exploration, Urban Exploring, Urbex, writing
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Sit a Spell
The Abandoned House Collection
Written by: Cobra
Come sit a spell. I had heard this phrase a lot in books and movies. Occasionally I would see it on some sort of home decor, probably bought from The Christmas Tree Shops (shout-out to all who get the reference). I actually had to Google it just now to find out what that even means. Apparently it an older expression, inviting guests to come on in and "take a load off their feet." I found it to be a fitting title for this piece.
See, we're still in kind of winter shut-down mode here at Abandoned Wonders. But ever since we started doing this, we have come across many abandoned houses. We always stop, snap what photos we can, and then move on. When we can't find any story on these places, they just end up sitting in our archives. Well, that's about to change. Here are a few of our favorite abandoned houses that we have never been able to find any stories on. So, come on in. And sit a spell.
#1 – The Gas Station House
We found this little gem sitting next to a small gas station on our way to the flea market last spring.
#2 – The Hostess House
Located across the street from an abandoned restaurant, we could barely get close to this place because of all the poison ivy. Yet the door is still mysteriously open…
#3 – The Country House
We passed by this mysterious beauty driving down a back-country road last summer. Though she is really overgrown, she still has a haunting aura about her.
#4 – The Skinner House
We've covered the Skinner House before in the past, but she is just so damn breathtaking that's it's always worth another look.
#5 – The Underbrush House
Lost in the underbrush in a busy part of town, this old home is slowly disappearing into the woods around it.
"It takes hands to build a house, but only hearts can build a home." Unknown
Welcome Home – The Abandoned Marlborough Commons
Posted: August 21, 2017 by kingleser in #postaday, Abandoned, Abandoned Attractions, Abandoned Business, Abandoned Connecticut, abandoned home, abandoned new england, Abandoned Restaurant, Abandoned Shopping Center, Abandoned Stores, Abandoned USA, Abandoned Wonders, Broken, Closed, commercial, Connecticut, empty, Exploration, exploring the abandoned, for sale, Forgotten, Ghosts, Graveyard, Haunting, Hebron, Hiking, History, House, Information, left behind, lost, Marlborough, Movies, Mystery, nature, new england, nightmares, overgrown, photography, research, Ruins, Safety First, Searching, Stories, Uncategorized, Urban Decay, Urban Exploration, Urban Exploring, Urbex, writing
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The Abandoned Marlborough Commons
Marlborough, Connecticut, is and always will be my home at heart. I grew up here. I spent my entire childhood and young adult life here. I know this town like no other, especially growing up in the time where kids used their bikes to get everywhere. But as much as I love this little town, so many things have changed about it. Many of the smaller local businesses are no more. Construction is underway on a large supermarket. And many of the people I once knew have moved on. It is simply the way of life. We have covered the abandoned Marlborough Commons shopping center in the past. But several years later, it has taken a grim turn for the worse.
A mere stone's throw from the now hustling and bustling center of town lies the now abandoned Marlborough Commons. I can't tell you exactly what year it officially went under, but I do know that this place never quite picked up traction as a local business. Maybe it was their location, sitting pretty right off the entrance/exit ramp from Route 2. From what I remember, it was always a two-floor business complex with the restaurant a bit further down the lot. Many different establishments came and went from here, none sticking around for too long. The complex limped on as long as it could, and has now sat empty and deserted for almost ten long years.
On a beautiful summer day in 2017, we decided to pay the Marlborough Commons a visit. Though it is still listed as FOR SALE, we did not encounter a single NO TRESPASSING, KEEP OUT, or PRIVATE PROPERTY sign anywhere on the property. Since the almost three years since our last visit, the Commons has certainly entered a downward spiral. The once minimal vandalism has run rampant at this former shopping center. Windows have been smashed. Doors have been boarded up. Graffiti stains the old brick walls. Farther down the lot, the old cafe is slowly being engulfed by the wild and hungry vegetation. Nature, much like the vandals, has struck back in a big way.
They say the older we get, the more things we have to leave behind. That's life. And as my old hometown grows and grows, places like the Marlborough Commons seemingly get left behind. Most of the old businesses I grew up with are now gone. It is sad to see what was once a cornerstone of our local community now sitting in a state of such disrepair. But like I said, a big FOR SALE sign sits out front. The Marlborough Commons is not beyond salvageable yet. I hope to see her rise again someday, stranger things have happened. And if I've learned anything growing up in this lovable little community, it's that you can never count the town of Marlborough out.
Sunset on Sunrise — Remembering Sunrise Resort Part III
Posted: February 11, 2015 by Hidden Wonders Photography in #postaday, Abandoned, Abandoned Business, Abandoned Cabin, Abandoned Connecticut, abandoned home, abandoned new england, Abandoned Resort, Abandoned USA, Abandoned Wonders, Beaches, Broken, Cabin, Children, Closed, Connecticut, darkness, Death, Destruction, East Haddam Connecticut, empty, Exploration, exploring the abandoned, Forgotten, forgotten beauty, forgotten home, Ghosts, Graveyard, Haunting, Hiking, History, House, Information, left behind, lost, Love, Mystery, nature, new england, nightmares, overgrown, photography, Public Parks, research, Ruins, Safety First, Searching, State Parks, Stories, Sunrise Resort, time, Uncategorized, Urban Decay, Urban Exploration, Urban Exploring, Urbex, writing
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Sunset on Sunrise
Remembering Sunrise Resort – Part III
"Once more into the fray. Into the last great fight I shall ever know.
Live and die on this day. Live and die on this day."
–The Grey (2011)
This will be our final installment on the now fabled Sunrise Resort. We have covered our discovery of the resort in the first issue, followed by our investigation of the resort in our second. This final issue will cover our final visit to the grounds, after they had been demolished by the State of Connecticut. We hope that you have learned a thing or two about this place, and why it is important to us. It may be long gone, but it will live forever in the photos that we have taken and the stories that we tell about it. Sunrise Resort was loved by the people of Connecticut for many years. Following her demise, she was left abandoned for over half a decade. Finally, she was demolished by her owners leaving nothing but the memories and the tattered remains of what once was.
Spanning over 140 acres, Sunrise Resort was sold to the State of Connecticut for 2 million dollars after going out of business in 2008. When the state failed to act on reusing/redeveloping the resort, the grounds' 82 buildings slowly fell into disrepair and became derelict. Though they sat empty and decaying for many years, one state lawmaker was determined to do something about it. Connecticut State Representative Melissa Ziobron, a former employee of Sunrise Resort, was the driving force behind the demolition. For many months, her proposition toiled in the state's offices. Finally, in the summer of 2013, the demolition was approved. Over the next few months, every last deteriorating building was destroyed. The site has since been rechristened as Sunrise State Park. It was not until over a year afterwards that we decided to return to the site, to see what was left to see.
Since we had first discovered the resort in 2012, we watched it closely. We followed Representative Ziobron's campaign to have the resort demolished. We had even written a script for an apocalyptic short film to be filmed there in the spring of 2013. Plans for this however fell through following the devastation of several nasty snow storms during the winter, which made the grounds completely impassable. Shortly after that, the grounds were designated off limits to visitors as the state prepared for the demolition of the resort, which would last throughout the summer of 2013. It was later reopened during the fall of that year. In the summer of 2014, we finally decided to make our return to the grounds. Almost exactly two years after we first discovered this abandoned wasteland on a hot summer day, we returned to see what had become of Sunrise Resort.
At the time we visited the grounds, there was still no visible sign designating the space as Sunrise State Park. We parked our car in the same place that we had parked the last time we had visited the resort, though there is no longer a guard shack to stop cars from pulling up closer. The few buildings at the front of the resort are actually still standing. These buildings are still used by the State of Connecticut for storage. They are heavily padlocked and protected against any intruders, and they still remained as remarkably untouched as we had last seen them two years prior. A few of the buildings have their windows boarded up, some with plywood and others with just cardboard. Though they are looking quite old, they are clearly not abandoned and are the only structures still standing on the grounds.
We continued down the road further into the resort, though there was no dog following us this time. The large parking lot where school buses used to load and unload visitors is still there, though now it is all dirt and chipped asphalt. From the parking lot, you can see the spot where the old office building and pool used to be. The pool has been completely filled in, and a deep layer of wood chips has been placed on top of it. The office building has been demolished, leaving only a checkered cement foundation that looks like a human chessboard. Farther down the path, we came to where the rows of cabins once stood. Much like the pool, there are just layers of wood chips covering the spots where the structures once stood. Though it had been a long time since we had been here, you can always tell where an old building once stood by the wood chips.
There really wasn't much to see. Down by the river, everything had been cleared out. Even the old pine tree that stood in front of the dining hall had been removed. The only thing left to distinguish what once was, was the old chimney, still partially standing at the back of the lot. The only other real thing of note here were the sports fields. A few chain link fences had been left up around the baseball diamond, though it is long since overgrown. The tennis courts are still here too, just in very poor shape. We even found the old bocce ball and basketball courts, lost in the weeds where the old children's center once stood. If you had never seen this place the way it used to be, it would be hard to imagine that is was once a fun filled resort. But with our daylight dying, we decided it was time to call it a day. We bid farewell to Sunrise State Park, as the sun began to set.
We all have different feelings when we see the sunset. Some of us see the end of the day. Others see the dawning of a new tomorrow. But in a strange way, we can all agree on one thing about them: they can be indescribably beautiful. Not just to the eye, but to the heart. Because a sunset always gives way to sunrise, the dawning of a new day and the chance for a new beginning. That is what we hope that this place has. The sun may have set on Sunrise Resort, but there is glimmer of hope here. Though the resort is long gone, the grounds are still enjoyed. Hikers, fishermen, and dog walkers now heavily frequent the area. The large abandoned buildings have given way to recreational space. The painful sorrow of seeing this doomed summer dream world has passed. And in a place where darkness once ruled, there is finally sunlight for Sunrise.


Authors: Birch, G. G., Parker, K. J.
The Control and Standardisation of National Food Quality. There must be very many different opinions as to what this title means. To some people it will mean the control by legislation of additive and contaminant levels in food, to others it may mean the laying down of compositional standards for different food commodities, yet again some may consider that it covers the nutritional quality of the food and the maintenance of an adequate satisfactory diet for the population of the country. I think certainly that it could be all of these things and a glance at the variety of titles of papers which other speakers will be giving later in this symposium illustrates the very wide area which is covered by food quality in its many aspects. I will try only to present to you some of those aspects which are the concern of government in the control of food quality. I will not concern myself with those aspects which are the concern only of the manufacturer and his customer, and here I am thinking of flavour, appearance and physical state, such as whether canned, fresh or frozen. These aspects, which affect the type of products to be marketed, and also the aspects of quality control which set out to maintain the standard that the manufacturer has set himself, are I think outside my province.


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Q: FTPS ClickOnce publish in Visual Studio 2019 We are using Visual Studio 2019 to publish WPF applications with ClickOnce. We use a FTP server to deploy our apps. It seems that Visual Studio can only push files using FTP and cannot use FTPS (explicit or implicit), which is an security issue for us.
Using a FTPS (implicit) URL (like ftps://myftpsserver.com:990), we get the following error:
Failed to connect to 'ftps://myftpsserver.com/MyApp:990/' with the following error: Unable to create the Web site 'ftps://myftpsserver.com/MyApp:990'.  Can't connect to 'myftpsserver.com'. Check the server name and proxy settings. If the settings are correct, the server may be temporarily unavailable.

I don't think it comes from our server because we are able to use FTPS (explicit or implicit) with other clients like FileZilla. FTPS seems supported for Web App deployment in Visual Studio 2019:

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*FTPS publish in Visual Studio fails, results in "Secure connection was closed by the remote connection end."

*https://fynydd.com/blog/publish-a-site-in-visual-studio-using-implicit-ftp-over-tls/
But I did not found any documentation saying that it is supported for ClickOnce deployment. The only alternative I see for now is publishing on a local folder and pushing it on our deployment server using another FTP client like winscp (as mentioned here: Publishing in Visual Studio with FTP).
My two questions:

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*Is there any official documentation about ClickOnce deployment over FTPS to know if it is supported or not?

*Is there a better alternative than doing a local publish and using another FTP client?


What does ultrasound report showing mild ascites post TB treatment indicate?
My mother was off later diagnosed with tuberculosis of abdominal wall ( symptoms: omental caking and ascites ) She is an existing CKD grade 1 patient also from past 2 years. She underwent TB medication for 6 months and medication was stopped last month. She feels better now and weight has also increased a bit.Out of normal concern, we did some repeat tests including USG and CBC of Blood. USG says 'mild ascites noted' and CBC shows platelet count 1.16. I have concern about these 2 tests as other reports are in normal range including LFT.
Is observation of mild ascites normal even though TB is fully cured or is it that she needs further treatment? And could it be the TB medication that has affected her platelet count? She had normal platelet count when TB was detected and also she does not have any fever now.
Please advice. Thansk for your help in advance.
Your mother had been advised proper treatment for 6 months. But seeing the presence of mild ascitis I would suggest that the patient must receive three more months of treatment with Rifampicin and Isoniazid. Then after the treatment get follow up ultrasound abdomen after 3 months. Visit your doctor for further work up. It had been commonly seen that some patients of extrapulmonary tuberculosis require prolonged treatment. Some of the patient develop thrombocytopenia with rifampicin it will come back to normal levels after stopping treatment. Do not worry about it.
Does isoniazid cause side effects like swelling throat and soar mouth?
What causes diarrhea and bloating?
I am taking isoniazid for exposure to TB. About 2 weeks ago I ate several slices of pizza and a few wings. In 2 days I had what I thought was salmonella. Bloating, nausea, vomitting, and frequent diarrhea, abdominal pain - the works. My doctor prescribed cipro - forget the dose, but took it BID for 4 days, full course with prompt resolution of all symptoms. Several days after finishing the cipro, my symptoms started to return - but I had another 2 slices of pizza before the symptoms came back. I had the pizza on Friday and it's now Tuesday, still having some diarrhea, bloating, gas, abdominal pain, fatigue - just not as severe as the first bout. I am however taking a dicloxacillin/amoxicillin combo that I keep stocked for emergencies. I am a traveling consultant = and nothing worse than being on the road with an infection and having to find a local doc to get things figured out. So - question is - could this be a reaction to cheese on the pizza (aged cheese and pepperoni) with the isoniazid, or a recurrance of the salmonella?
Can active TB develop if Priftin and Isoniazid are discontinued?
Should Dapsone be discontinued based on the attached blood reports?
Can AKT 3 be started for cavity and lung tv?
HI i have a cavity and lung tv( active) . i have started taking my medication before 1 month( each film coated tablet contains rifampicin bp 150mg,isoniazid bp 75mg and ethambutol hcl bp 275mg and i am olso taking a separate drug called ethambutol ip 800mg.
Is Isoniazid 300 mg. consider a mild dosage for latent TB?


Hippocrates is regarded as the father of medicine. He lived in ancient Greece and was a physician, or doctor. He is viewed as one of the greatest physicians in history, but few facts about his life are known.
It is thought that Hippocrates was born in about 460 bc on the island of Cos in Greece. According to others who lived at the same time as Hippocrates, he was greatly admired as a physician and a teacher. Plato refers to Hippocrates' skill as a physician in two of his writings. Aristotle said that Hippocrates was called "the Great Physician." Hippocrates appears to have traveled widely in Greece and Asia Minor, practicing medicine and teaching.
A collection of writing associated with Hippocrates has survived. The Hippocratic Collection contains about 60 medical works. Most of them were probably not written by Hippocrates. The works provide a sense of the medicine that was practiced by Hippocrates and other physicians of his era.
The text of the Hippocratic Oath is contained in the collection. This oath is a code of principles for medical teachers and their students. In the oath, the physician promises to give only beneficial treatments; to not cause harm or hurt; and to live a positive personal and professional life. Today, many doctors take the oath upon graduating from medical school.


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Blea Crag
Incident Report #16 2019
Sunday, 3 March, 2019 - 22:28
Two young men camped out but we're battered by a storm and couldn't get down next day. They tried to sit out the storm but it knocked their tent down. We were called to recover them having located the using SARLOC
Man Hours
9 team members for 2.5 hours
Fellwalking
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Sunday, 27 November, 2016 - 10:46
Shouts were heard in the vicinity of Blea Crag. We were unable to recontact the informant and were on our way to take a look when it was confirmed that it was a farmer gathering sheep
3 team members for 1 hour
Shouts for help
Incident Report #103 2015
Saturday, 24 October, 2015 - 16:07
A tent and various other items were reported abandoned near Blea Crag, Langdale. The equipment was recovered and over two days, couple of searches were mounted to check that occupants were OK.
Local Incident
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Sunday, 15 September, 1974 - 14:45
Boy (16) of Coventry, suffered exhaustion and mild exposure during a Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme expedition at Castle Howe, Blea Crag, Langdale. The team carried him down the fell on a stretcher and he was treated by the team doctor before being allowed home.
Footnote: These four had no previous fell experience. The weather was rainy, and although their footwear was good, there was no sign of water-proofs. Their equipment was far too heavy, and most of their food was in medium or large tins. They gave the impression that they did not think much to "this fell walking lark".
Gt Langdale Beck
Castle Howe
Incident Report #7 2001
Sunday, 18 February, 2001 - 12:47
A 66-year-old woman suffered a suspected severe Angina attack while walking with friends. The team set off on foot, and a helicopter was requested. We treated the woman and then with some difficulty, got her to the helicopter, which was having difficulty because of the weather.One of the rare occasions when we have to carry uphill. It's not nice!
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A 64-year-old woman slipped and sustained a suspected dislocated shoulder.
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The salesperson that is concentrating on "making the best deal" and going through every known sales trick he can think of, neglected to talk about the value. When there is no value all that is left is price. Our value proposition lies in the quality and value of our windows and doors. 50% of what you purchase is the product the other 50% is the installation.
So half of what we do is represent our chosen manufacturers, the other half are the people and staff of PM who provide the sales, installation and service. Once we communicate this to the customer and we are compelling in our proof statements or testimonials then the customer will both emotionally and logically make the decision to buy from us.
The sale is emotionally driven and emotionally decided. Then it is justified logically. The head is attached to the price and the heart is attached to the wallet. We can no longer think of our product as a commodity. It is all about the relationship and the perceived value. Not everyone will buy from us, 30-40% will always buy on price, the good news is that 60-70% will buy value if you provide it to them.
Lowest price is lowest profit. We believe in value that justifies our pricing. We use standard pricing across the board. There is not a chance that your neighbor got the same windows as you from us for a cheaper price. We provide consistency in pricing and do not change it depending on the weather, time of year or volume of business we have at that time.
What is value? Most companies talk about "value added" like it is an add on, something a little extra they are giving the customer after the sale has been made. But what does it really mean? How important is value? What role does it play in the buying and selling process?
Most people think of value as something that is added, as in value added over and above what you are already getting. Some small additional service, or something tacked on, a reduction in price or even something for free.
We look at it quite differently. Value is not something that you add, it is something inherent in the product, service and people that represent the company. The traditional idea indicates it is something that you get once you have purchased something. Something that is added after the sale. We feel it is something that is part of what we do and we give it away and give it often.
The value is in dealing with us, in our clean showroom, our attention to detail, our personal service, our interest in greeting you when you call or drop in. In helping you through the buying process with no pressure. The value is in the products and services we choose to sell. It is our installers who keep your property clean, who remove their shoes before entering your home, or say thank you when you offer them a cold drink or a coffee. Value to the customer is having the right person in the right position to deal with their concerns.
We are here to help you through the buying process for your home. We provide excellent advice prior to any transaction, we take the time to visit your home, find out your needs and come up with the correct solution. We provide high quality products and services that have been tested and proven for many years. We stand behind our work, our price and our people and our reputation means something to us. We are here to earn your trust and hopefully your business, we do not expect it or demand it and you can see that in our approach. What better value is there than a lifetime warranty and we have it!
"People don't like to be sold but they love to buy!" It is our job as sales people and an organization to create an atmosphere where people want to buy. If they like you, believe in you and trust you and they have confidence in what you are saying, then they might buy from you. Notice the word might is underlined, there is no guarantee in this area.
The following is a partial list of some of the reasons that people buy. This is a list that was compiled by a well known sales consultant and popular speaker after taking the time to actually ask his customers why they buy? This list is in order of importance to the customer, not the sales representative.
They like their sales rep.
You will notice that this list is completely focused on what the customer wants not what the sales person is selling. In no part of this list is high pressure or any type of coercion mentioned at all. What I think is the important point to take away is not only why customers buy, but why our customers buy from us.
At PM we are always striving to make sure we know why our customers buy from us. We take the time to get to know them and find out what their needs are and to tailor our products and services to that end. Windows and door are often viewed as commodities, something that can be purchased just about anywhere these days. We do not see it that way. We feel that the window or door represents about half of what you are buying the other half is the installation and the company you are buying from.
When items are viewed or sold based on price alone then there is no value to anyone in the transaction. It becomes all about the price. Take a close look at who you are considering for these products. Is it all they sell or are they pushing all types of products. Do they have a lifetime warranty. Are they local, if you have to call for service is it from the company you purchased the items from?
Will the product and service meet your expectations throughout the life of the product? If it doesn't how much value will you feel you got at that point? When you walk into our showroom you will not see rows of windows and doors with sticker prices on them. We do not do business that way. Each client is unique as is their home improvement needs. We build each item to fit their requirements, not the other way around.
There are a lot of factors to consider when hiring a contractor to do any work around your house. For most people we believe that trust is key. Trust in the company, products people and service. At PM windows and doors "Our Products and people Make the difference". We have been doing this for over 30 years, it is all we do and we are really good at it. Our clients trust us to provide the best products and service we can at the price. Ask anyone who has ever dealt with us they will know the PM difference.
I don't think I'm made of the right materials for either. The quality products from PM Windows & Doors are made of only the best materials. Want to know more? Why not stop by and see what PM Windows & Doors can do for you?
Experienced property investors know that when it comes to their property, quality matters. Sometimes that "Handyman" you found online or met through a friend is the perfect guy to put up some drywall and paint or to repair a broken gutter, but is he the right person for your windows and doors? Does he have the experience, tools, training and knowledge to properly assess what you need and the best ways to complete the job? Does he carry a reliable warranty on his work? Far too many of our customers come to us after they have used "The Handyman" to do important work on their property only to find that it led to disaster. Before you have "The Handyman" do your windows and doors, why not speak to one of our qualified sales staff who can answers your questions and provide you with the insight necessary to make an informed decision? After all; it's your investment, don't you want to make a wise decision?
Another stunning quality job by PM Windows & Doors!
PM has completely updated our showroom with the latest styles and concepts for your next home investment. This gives customers a chance to physically see, touch and explore the various products that they are interested in. Why not stop by and see what PM Windows & Doors can do for you?
What a great way to makeover the look of the front of your home.
Vinyl window are easy to maintain, they retain their colour well, and are virtually maintenance free. Simply wipe down the frames with soapy water and rinse.


The reason I ask is that it works better to turn off plotting and drawing during Optimize but not Backtest.
Is there a way to distinguish between them?
Backtest type Sets the backtest type.
I pasted the two options you can see in the strategy analyzer.
Is there a more precise way?
I was able to check the number of Optimizer iterations in order to differentiate between backtest and optimization, but I also needed to access an undocumented variable in order to ensure I was in the Strategy Analyzer. IsInStrategyAnalyzer is not documented so I cannot make any guarantees on its usage or provide any support for it going forward. Something like the following snippet will print "true" if the optimizer is being used and "false" if in a backtest.