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Cal OES Director Secures Fire Management Assistance Grant from FEMA to Assist Response Agencies Battling Fish Fire in Southern California
California Governor's Office of Emergency Services Director Mark Ghilarducci today secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help ensure the availability of vital resources to suppress the Fish Fire burning in Angeles National Forest of Los Angeles County. The FMAG also enables local, state and tribal agencies to recover eligible costs.
Thus far, the fire has burned approximately 3,500 acres, threatening areas around Duarte and Azusa, Calif. Evacuations are already underway near Encanto Parkway and Brookridge Road. An emergency shelter has been set up at the 1600 block of Huntington Drive in Duarte.
Meanwhile Cal OES Fire and Rescue Regional Coordinators have been on the scene since early in the firefight working with Los Angeles County Fire Department to dynamically assess and address mutual aid needs for the Fish and the nearby burning Reservoir incident.
Strong, erratic winds in the area have fed the flames and caused rapid growth in recent days. The recent high heat, rugged, steep and brush-covered terrain has made for difficult firefighting conditions.
The federal grant, which is provided through the President's Disaster Relief Fund on cost-share basis, will assist local, state and tribal agencies responding to the fire to apply for 75-percent reimbursement of their eligible fire suppression costs.
Additional information is available at:
- Fire Management Assistance Grants – http://bit.ly/10v6hjJ
- Cal OES Twitter @Cal_OES
- Incident information for Fish Fire via the Angeles National Forest Twitter account
- Incident information for the Reservoir Fire via Inciweb
- California Governor's Office of Emergency Services – http://www.caloes.ca.gov/
The home for disaster and emergency-related news is receiving a makeover.
The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has launched a new online newsroom with an attractive design and additional menu selections.
The same great content of blogs, videos, photos and social media links remain the trademark of Cal OES.
The new online newsroom can be accessed now at oesnews.com.
Holdovers from the previous online newsroom include Photos, Videos and a shortcut to the Cal OES main page. Among the new additions are tabs on About, Resources and Podcasts on the menu bar.
More on the new features include:
- Podcasts: We're launching an all-new podcast show called "All-Hazards Podcast" hosted by the media team at Cal OES.
- About: Meet the Cal OES media team and access contact information.
- Resources: See some of the great ideas, support and resources available from our state and federal partners. Links to California My Hazards, The American Red Cross, FEMA and Cal Fire. Others also will be added soon.
Be sure to visit oesnews.com for original reporting, videos, photos, podcasts and more.
Swiftwater Search and Rescue Assisted with Passenger Transportation in Train Derailment
Storms associated with El Niño pounded California throughout a three-day stretch last week leaving some residents fleeing their communities and others needing to be rescued from floodwater.
More rain is on the way.
A train derailment in Northern California was partially blamed on a mudslide due to heavy rain. Four people had to be rescued along the Los Angeles River due to rising water, and Santa Cruz County residents living along Soquel Creek and the Upper San Lorenzo River were evacuated.
Flash floods pose an abundance of problems, the most of which consists to public safety.
The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Fire and Rescue Swiftwater Program is designed to perform life-saving techniques in water-related emergency situations.
Swiftwater is a function of Special Operations under the Fire and Rescue Division.
"They're very valuable," said Cal OES Fire Chief Kim Zagaris of swiftwater teams. "We work hand-in-hand with law enforcement and coordinate between the disciplines who also have water rescue capability."
Swiftwater teams from Alameda County Fire Department, Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department and Fremont City Fire Department assisted in the derailment aftermath of the Alameda Corridor Express commuter train derailing en route from San Jose to Stockton on March 7, and assisted with evacuation of passengers waiting for buses Niles Canyon Road by swiftwater teams.
Swiftwater/Flood Rescue Teams is a type of technical rescue that involves the use of 13 highly specially trained personnel and specialized water rescue equipment.
The current locations of 13 Cal OES swiftwater teams include:
- Los Angeles City Fire
- Los Angeles County Fire
- Menlo Park Fire Protection District
- Oakland City Fire Department
- Orange County Fire Authority
- Riverside City Fire Department
- Sacramento City Fire Department
- San Diego City Fire Rescue Department
- Sacramento Metro Fire District
- Ventura County Fire Department
- Marin County Fire Department
- Long Beach City Fire Department
- Stockton City Fire Department
More on swiftwater search and rescue operations can be found here.
In 2007, Cal OES was granted $1.8 million from Federal Department of Homeland Security for equipment upgrades. Statewide flooding in 1995 and 1996-97 allowed Cal OES to purchase additional equipment to support larger emergency operations. Additional equipment was purchased in 2001 and 2003 to support emergency operations.
"We assisted in swiftwater for Hurricane Katrina and we were on alert for (Hurricane) Sandy," Cal OES Deputy Chief Lorenzo Gigliotti said. "Something that makes California different than most of the rest of the country is the type of assistance we are able to provide."
While wind and rain caused havoc across the state over the weekend, there doesn't appear to be any substantial breaks in the weather in the extended forecast.
After a dry period for the majority of the week, a wet Pacific storm should bring rain and mountain snow to Northern California, possibly as early as tonight.
Down south, temperatures rose into the mid-70s by mid-week but rain was on the horizon for Friday. Snow should return to the Sierras by the weekend and stick around for as many as five days.
Because of last weekend's storms, concerns are heightened about potential flooding with the impending weather system.
"Part of the problem is that some of these rivers are already swollen," Zagaris said. "Depending on what the weather does, we just have to see what occurs and what happens."
The National Weather Service (NWS) is predicting that this upcoming weekend could be equally as wet as this past weekend, where some counties received more than 6 inches.
The increased sensitivity of rivers and levees puts swiftwater teams on alert.
"It all depends on when it hits, how it hits, do people go where they shouldn't," said Zagaris.
Weather systems this week could present minor flooding and travel delays, according to NWS.
Information on flood preparedness and how to react during and after a flood can be found here.
A major pattern change toward wetter weather is on the horizon.
After a relatively dry February, the first weekend of March is projected to get off to a wet start with possibly 1 to 3 inches of rain in the valley and heavy snow in the Sierras.
A series of weather systems are expected to arrive this weekend, possibly as early as this afternoon. Another storm on Saturday should bring heavier rain and gusty winds, according to the National Weather Service.
Snow levels will lower Saturday with moderate snowfall expected in the Sierra overnight. Rain and snow showers should extend into Sunday, with a threat of thunderstorms over the central valley.
The National Weather Service also suggests periodic storms are likely to continue through at least mid-March.
"The valley will see between 1-2 inches in the southern Sacramento Valley to 3-4 inches on the northern end of the valley from tonight through Monday morning," said Michelle Mead, a Warning Coordination Meteorologist for the National Weather Service in Sacramento. "A majority of the rain will fall Saturday afternoon/night as a strong storm system moves through."
Impacts of this storm, according to the National Weather Service, include:
- Urban and small stream flooding possible
- Downed trees and power outages possible
- Potential for debris flows near recently burned areas this weekend
- Potential for rock slides along mountain roads
- Chain controls and hazardous travel likely over the mountains
- Small hail and dangerous lightning with thunderstorms
Prepare for this weekend's storms with helpful tips from Be Storm Ready.
"This is the strongest system we've seen since the end of January," Mead said.
Light rain is expected today in Southern California, with a more significant amount beginning Saturday. Rain could also impact the Monday morning commute.
Snow levels may lower to around 4000 feet by Monday afternoon, likely resulting in snow on the I-5 near Grapevine.
The statewide snowpack, a source of much of the state's water supply, is only 83 percent of the March 1 average, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) reported. DWR conducted a snowpack survey at Philips Station off Highway 50 in the Sierras about 90 miles east of Sacramento.
Snowpack conditions can be viewed here.
"This storm will help make up some of what was lost during the dry February, but we still have a long way to go," said Mead. "Conservation is still the message to convey."
DWR finalized a Drought Contingency Plan on Jan. 19 outlining the State Water Project and Central Valley Project operations for February-November 2016. The plan was developed in coordination with staff from state and federal agencies, including the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Marine Fisheries Service, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the State Water Resources Control Board (SWB). It focuses on water project operations as related to SWB Water Rights Decision-1641 and the potential modification requests needed to balance the competing needs and benefits of limited water supplies in the context of consecutive dry years.
California is still in the midst of a historic drought of four-plus years.
The most significant statewide droughts occurred during 1928-34, 1976-77, 1987-92 and 2007-09. The last significant regional drought occurred in parts of Southern California in 1999-2002.
The Drought Contingency Plan can be read here.
"The good news is some of the readings are the best for early March since 2011 but that is not necessarily indicative of the entire mountain snowpack," said Lauren Bisnett, an Information Officer in the DWR Sustainable Groundwater Management Program. "The statewide readings suggest this may not be a drought-busting year unless California receives heavy rain this month as it did during the 'March Miracles' of 1991 and 1995."
At least one of these three things, according to Bisnett, still needs to happen in order for the drought to be at an end:
- Statewide reservoir storage would need to be at 90 percent of average levels
- Runoff forecasts for the state's water year, which runs October to September, would need to be 110 percent of average
- Reservoirs on the four major rivers in the Sacramento River basin would have to reach flood control stage
Most of the state's major reservoirs still hold much less than their historical averages for early February. On average, 75 percent of California's annual precipitation occurs from November through March, with 50 percent occurring from December through February.
"We're in a position better than last year, but still way below what would be considered adequate for any reasonable level of recovery at this point," said Bisnett, adding. "The greater the snowpack content, the greater the likelihood California's reservoirs will receive ample runoff as the snowpack melts to meets the state's water demand in the summer and fall. We're hopeful as it will likely bring heavy precipitation and heavy mountain snow, but as you know, things are subject to change with Mother Nature."
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Small, nonfarm businesses in 14 California counties and neighboring Arizona counties are now eligible to apply for low‑interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). These loans offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by the drought in the following primary counties that began January 1, 2016, announced Director Tanya N. Garfield of SBA's Disaster Field Operations Center – West.
Primary California counties: Imperial, Marin, Mendocino and Trinity;
Neighboring California counties: Glenn, Humboldt, Lake, Riverside, San Diego, San Francisco, Shasta, Siskiyou, Sonoma and Tehama;
Neighboring Arizona counties: La Paz and Yuma.
"SBA eligibility covers both the economic impacts on businesses dependent on farmers and ranchers that have suffered agricultural production losses caused by the disaster and businesses directly impacted by the disaster," Garfield said.
Small, nonfarm businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations of any size may qualify for Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) of up to $2 million to help meet financial obligations and operating expenses which could have been met had the disaster not occurred.
"Eligibility for these loans is based on the financial impact of the disaster only and not on any actual property damage. These loans have an interest rate of 4 percent for businesses and 2.625 percent for private nonprofit organizations, a maximum term of 30 years, and are available to small businesses and most private nonprofits without the financial ability to offset the adverse impact without hardship," Garfield said.
By law, SBA makes EIDLs available when the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture designates an agricultural disaster. Secretary Tom Vilsack declared this disaster on March 2, 2016.
Businesses primarily engaged in farming or ranching are not eligible for SBA disaster assistance. Agricultural enterprises should contact the Farm Services Agency about the U.S. Department of Agriculture assistance made available by the Secretary's declaration. However, nurseries are eligible for SBA disaster assistance in drought disasters.
Applicants may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via SBA's secure website at https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela.
Disaster loan information and application forms are also available from SBA's Customer Service Center by calling (800) 659-2955 or emailing firstname.lastname@example.com. Individuals who are deaf or hard‑of‑hearing may call (800) 877-8339. For more disaster assistance information, or to download applications, visit http://www.sba.gov/disaster. Completed applications should be mailed to: U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155.
The deadline to apply for these loans is November 2, 2016.
Nearly 40 years ago, a nuclear meltdown in Pennsylvania changed how power plants in the United States are regulated. The Three Mile Island accident on March 28, 1979, occurred in reactor number 2 of the nuclear generating station in Dauphin County.
It is the worst accident in the history of U.S. nuclear power plants.
Failures in the non-nuclear secondary system, along with a stuck-open pilot-operated relief valve in the primary system, allowed large amounts of nuclear reactor coolant to release. Unknown amounts of radioactive gases and radioactive iodine escaped into the environment.
Cleanup at the plant spanned 14-plus years and cost about $1 billion. The accident triggered instant reaction from other states.
The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) joined together with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and affected counties to investigate the consequences of a serious nuclear power plant accident. Based on site-specific studies in 1980, Emergency Planning Zones (EPZ) around the plant sites were established in detail and integrated plans were developed.
The Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) Program was developed post-Three Mile Island nuclear meltdown and covers emergency planning issues related to the state's one operating nuclear power plant – Diablo Canyon Power Plant – and one decommissioning nuclear power plant – San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS). The NPP program also continues coordination with two retired nuclear power plants – Humboldt Bay and Rancho Seco.
The Rancho Seco plant in Sacramento County was shut down in 1989 while Humboldt Bay, the first commercial power plant built in the state, has been shut down since the early 1980s.
"The nuclear power preparedness program is the nation's bedrock for professional emergency management," said Bill Potter, Senior Emergency Services Coordinator for the Radiological Preparedness Unit at Cal OES. "After the 1979 Three Mile Island nuclear accident, standards were issued by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to prevent an accident from occurring again. Those standards, which our state embraced, were the first standards established that required states with nuclear power plants to have EOCs, communication systems for emergencies, Emergency News Centers (JICs), and organized response agencies to deal with emergencies."
The NPP program works with federal, state, local and utility officials in emergency planning, training and exercises to test emergency readiness. Together, through these combined preparedness efforts, the State of California provides reasonable assurance that appropriate measures can be taken to protect the health and safety of the public in the event of a radiological emergency at a nuclear power plant.
Legislation mandating the NPP program has been continuous since the Three Mile Island accident, enacted as Government Code and Health and Safety Code sections, called the Radiation Protection Act.
Read here for additional information about the NPP.
Today, Cal OES participated in a five-hour drill at DCPP in San Luis Obispo County. The focus of the drill, which is performed four times per year, is to train staff, evaluate procedures and identify areas that need improvement.
PG&E exercised one of their control room teams and their internal emergency response organization to ensure they are ready to respond to any emergency that could occur at a nuclear power plant. The local and state agencies also participated in the Unified Dose Assessment Center to calculate public protective measures.
About 250 people participated.
"These reoccurring drills are very important to the operating utility at Diablo Canyon Power Plant," said Potter. "They give each of the operating teams and the response organization the opportunity to respond to an emergency, develop a response, implement the solution, explain to the public what has happened, and to perform an analysis of their performance for the NRC."
DCPP has two operating units (Units 1 & 2) that are licensed until 2024 and 2025, respectively. The two units produce a total of 18,000 gigawatt hours of electricity annually. DCPP also has an Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation with spent fuel in dry storage.
"Any items identified as lacking are reported to the NRC and corrective measures are implemented," Potter said. "The NRC then evaluates the plant's performance and report and institutes enhanced monitoring of the plant if additional corrective actions are necessary. No other industry is required to perform at this level or to involve the locals and the state in their activities."
The Nuclear Emergency Response Program (NERP), in the Environmental Management Branch of the Department of Public Health, is responsible for preparing an emergency response plan and training program, and conducting training programs for local, state, and federal officials for implementation in the event of a nuclear power plant accident.
More on NERP can be found here.
One of the most devastating floods in California was 30 years ago this month.
Thirteen deaths and 96 injuries were confirmed in the 1986 floods, and more than 50,000 people were evacuated from their communities.
The heaviest rainfall (17.60 inches) ever recorded in a 24-hour period in the Central Valley occurred at Four Trees in the Feather River Basin on Feb. 17, 1986. Calistoga received 29 inches of rain over 10 days.
Floodwaters ripped bridges from their foundations and caused levee breaks.
Snow levels ranged between 7,000-8,000 feet in the Sierras. About 15-20 feet of new snow was registered above 8,000 feet, while the Truckee Ranger Station recorded more than 17 inches of rain.
The nine-day storm raged throughout California accounting for half of the average rainfall for the year. Extensive flooding paralyzed most of the northern part of the state, including the worst flood to date in Napa and levee breaks along the Feather River in Olivehurst and Linda.
Flooding in the small San Joaquin County town of Thornton was caused by a levee break in the Mokelumne River. Lake Tahoe rose six inches alone in that span.
Nevada also was decimated by rainfall. Carson City absorbed nearly 10 inches of rain in nine days, and the Third Creek canyon above Incline was walloped by an avalanche estimated at 300 yards wide, snapping trees 200-feet high at their base.
Casinos had to sandbag their structures as floodwaters surrounded Reno. Mud and rock slides closed numerous roads in the Tahoe Basin.
Approximately 42,300 residences and businesses spread across Fallon and Lake Tahoe were without gas for more than a week after a 12-inch natural gas pipeline ruptured near Wadsworth due to the heavy flood pressure on the Truckee River.
Due to extreme flooding, new floodwalls were built for creeks in Sacramento and stronger levees were constructed on the American River. At the Folsom Dam, crews raised the dam wall and created a new spillway for water release control.
Flood concerns were raised this winter with projections of El Niño. While no extreme flooding has been reported, the Sierra snowpack was 94 percent of normal as of Monday and reservoirs throughout the state continued to slowly fill. Rainfall totals in several Northern California cities were at or near historic averages to date – San Jose, 87 percent; San Francisco, 87 percent; Eureka, 132 percent; Oakland, 76 percent; and Redding, 102 percent.
The majority of the state has had a relatively dry month of February, some with as much as two weeks without precipitation. The next chance of rain is expected to arrive sometime this week, possibly as early as Thursday.


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FASHION fans could snap up free clothes worn by the likes of Brummie rocker Ozzy Osbourne.
The offer follows a link up between a Kidderminster record producer and an American clothing company in a bid to boost the music scene in Worcestershire.
Kidderminster College-based MAS Records, whose patron is Robert Plant, has taken the unusual step of teaming up with American skate and surf clothing company, Vans Inc, to support and nurture talented musicians.
MAS teaches students the art of music making and running a record label, as well as signing up a host of up-and-coming stars.
Creative director Kevyn Gammond, who used to be in Band of Joy with Plant and has a host of celebrity friends, including Bob Dylan, hopes the new partnership with Vans Inc will prove an added boost to attract more people to local gigs.
Mr Gammond was a close friend of the late BBC One DJ John Peel.
A special concert was organised by Mr Gammond last month to commemorate the life of Peel.
Following its success, more gigs have been organised, at which Vans Inc merchandise, worn by the likes of Ozzy Osbourne, Slash, Green Day and Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters, will be given away to spectators.
Adam Barnes, regional manager for Vans Inc, became interested in the Worcestershire music scene after reading about it in the local Press.
"I'm a huge fan of music and love what MAS Records is doing with the vast range of wide diverse talent in the area," he said.
"We hope our involvement will go a small way to helping encourage that a little further."
Mr Gammond added: "We are really thankful for Adam's support and hope this will be an added incentive to get music fans along to gigs and find out just how much talent there is in Worcestershire."
The next events include a line up at the Rock Cafe, in Stourbridge, on November 22, including bands Sideways Glance, The Murmur, The Reform and Death By Miss Adventure.
On November 24, the Marrs Bar, in Worcester, will host entertainment by Oneyesblue, Roonayer and One Man Down.


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The Illuminati is a sect shrouded in mystery which has conspiracy theorists in a perpetual state of speculation over the so-called New World Order.
While conspiracy theories might feel worlds apart from our day-to-day lives, a new theory has been constructed, and it's right on our doorstep.
In a YouTube video, one truth-seeker pleads for the world to 'wake up' to the far-fetched possibility that the Illuminati HQ is actually inside Big Ben.
In the short and inexplicable footage, Splidge1982 – who apparently moonlights by sharing deep house music videos – points out the owl symbol in Big Ben's architecture.
Splidge explains:
Big Ben is the original subliminal message for mind control. OK, yes it's a clock, but it also looks like an owl which is used by the Illuminati as their secret sign meaning 'all seeing and all knowing'.
The theory tells a tall tale stating Big Ben is positioned as a symbol of watchfulness over the British capital and its Parliamentary buildings.
The theory also claims the London Eye represents the 'all-seeing' capabilities of the Illuminati, as a sort of bonus theory, just for good measure.
Much of the architecture in Central London dates back to the influence of the Knights Templar – and many art historians have documented the heavy occult symbolism in seminal works.
However, no evidence has been found to corroborate the conspiracy theories surrounding the 'Illuminati confirmed' Big Ben HQ.
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According to the Illuminati Agenda website, the owl symbol is often used for mind control.
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Representative of wisdom and secrecy, the owl sees in the dark similar to how the Illuminati – who also believe they are the custodians of some forbidden knowledge – see all through their elevated institutions of control.
For these reasons, omnipresent owls can be seen…watching wilfully from the 'grand' architecture of so called academia, or even being promoted as something fashionable to the impressionable young masses by the latest mind controlled illuminati puppets.
Next, we'll be hearing that owls are actually Illuminati spies and that the tawny in your back garden is trying to promote a New World Order.
I suggest these theories be taken with a pinch of salt.
A former emo kid who talks too much about 8Chan meme culture, the Kardashian Klan, and how her smartphone is probably killing her. Francesca is a Cardiff University Journalism Masters grad who has done words for BBC, ELLE, The Debrief, DAZED, an art magazine you've never heard of and a feminist zine which never went to print.


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SONOMA, Calif. � Marcos Ambrose had his first career Sprint Cup Series victory in sight when a late caution threw a roadblock into his path.
Then his own bizarre gaffe cost him the win.
Ambrose stalled his engine while trying to conserve gas late in Sunday�s race at Infineon Raceway, where his car came to a stop while leading with six laps remaining. He restarted and tried to re-claim his position at the front of the field, but NASCAR ordered him back to seventh place and Jimmie Johnson inherited the lead.
Johnson cruised to his first career road course win, while Ambrose had to settle for a disappointing sixth-place finish.
�My bad,� the Australian said. �I�m disappointed. It�s NASCAR�s house and I�ll always play by the rules. I don�t agree with it, I don�t like it and that�s only because I lost the race because of it.
�I had the motor turned off trying to save a bit of fuel and just had trouble getting it fired again. That�s it.�
It was yet another cruel defeat for Ambrose, a road racing ace who has fallen short of victory several times in NASCAR because of various reasons.
He was spun by Robby Gordon while leading the Nationwide Series race at Montreal in 2007, and last year was passed by Carl Edwards in the final turn at the same track. Although he has two career Nationwide wins on the road course at Watkins Glen, he�s winless in the Cup Series despite three top-three finishes in five career road course races.
�I feel bad for him,� Johnson said. �It was definitely a gift kind of handed to us.�
The four-time defending series champion won for the fourth time this season, but first since Bristol in March � a 10-race drought that had many wondering why Johnson was �slumping.�
Aside from ending the slump, Johnson more importantly added a road course victory to his r�sum� and knocked Sonoma off the list of five active Cup tracks where he had never been to Victory Lane.
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NEWTON, Iowa � Tony Kanaan overtook Helio Castroneves with 10 laps left and held on to win the Iowa 250 Sunday.
It was the first win since 2008 for Kanaan, who last took the checkered flag in Richmond two years ago. Kanaan had crashed in each of his first three starts at Iowa, but he zipped past Castroneves on lap 240 and cruised to victory by over four seconds.
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Artists are painting music, musicians are playing colors and forms... A three-hour musical art meditation done by celebrated artists and musicians is a truly spectacular sight. Nikolai Makarov, Sherab Khandro, Ola Hikari, Izabel Raa, Liana Moon and other Budart artists will create a collaborative piece together with the SAMHEY band. Witness the incredible art performance and see how the dividing lines between people, sounds and images disappear.
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At the beginning of the year, the Château d'Eau, in Toulouse, presented on the space exploration theme, the very personal and nostalgic work of the young Russian artist Ivan Mikhailov.
When I was a child, I dreamed of being an astronaut. There was a rocket-shaped slide near my house. I often perched on it at night, gazed at stars, thought of distant planets and space adventures. My city is like a huge cosmodrome, where nearly 40 rockets are stored in many children playgrounds. Most of them dates back to the 1950's in the soviet Union. There were times when they were the symbols of human achievement and of people's space exploration wishes. At that time the first Earth satellite was launched, the first man was sent into space, people dreamed of building cities on the surface of the Moon, on Mars… Time passed and space is still just a dream of humanity. The rockets in children playgrounds became heaps of rusting ruins. By day there are kids still playing nearby, by night there are drug addicts and alcoholics. These rockets are the nostalgic story from my childhood, maybe an attempt to run away from reality into the world of wishful thinking. Making this project I spent many hours during the night in the playgrounds. I still gazed at stars and thought of distant planets. But this time they seemed significantly more distant.
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Ivan Mikhailov was born on January 15th, 1981 in Novocheboksarsk, Russia. Playground is a series of photographs taken between 2009 and 2010 of vacant rocket ship style playgrounds built in Russia during the Space Race.


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Published at Tuesday, February 26th, 2019 - 14:55:16 PM. Cycling. By Karlotta Baron.
Just like picking the perfect pair of running shoes, you first need to size your bike. Stand over the top tube and shoot for about an inch of clearance between your body and the frame. If this sounds foreign to you, your local bike shop can help with this. Get more details on how to find the right bike size here.
For amateurs, when someone says they want to train as best they can, and can ride seven days a week, I always advise them to take two rest days a week. That's partly to manage them physically, but also mentally. Unless you're a professional, the weekends and spare time is valuable for your family and lifestyle. It's easy to over-prioritise cycling when really it is a hobby.
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Match ends, Sunderland 0, Aston Villa 4.
Sunderland 0-4 Aston Villa
- From the section Football
- Villa win third game in a row under Sherwood
- Villa three points clear of relegation zone
- Sunderland slip down to 17th
- Home fans turn on boss Poyet
Aston Villa's revival under Tim Sherwood continued as they hammered hapless Sunderland to pile the pressure on manager Gus Poyet.
Gabriel Agbonlahor and Christian Benteke both scored twice in the first half to give Villa their first goals and win away from home since December.
Sunderland, who have now won just one of their last 12 league games, were booed off at half-time and at the end.
Poyet was targeted by unhappy fans with his side now deep in relegation danger.
Villa, who have now won back-to-back Premier League games and advanced to the semi-finals of the FA Cup under Sherwood, had previously managed only four goals away from home this season.
But they scored almost at will in an embarrassingly one-sided first half at the Stadium of Light which could have dire consequences for Poyet.
Home fans started to leave after the third goal went in after 37 minutes.
And some supporters had to be restrained by security staff as they attempted to get near Poyet - who sat impassively in the dugout almost throughout - as Villa went 4-0 up before the break.
Sunderland's plight was summed up by farcical scenes at the start of the second half as they kicked off with 10 men before midfielder Seb Larsson limped out of the dressing room to rejoin the action almost four minutes after the restart.
Patience had already been wearing thin on Wearside with Sunderland winning just twice at home so far this season.
After replacing Paolo Di Canio in October 2013, Poyet kept Sunderland up last season thanks to a remarkable run of four wins in their last five games.
But that momentum was not maintained and the Black Cats, with just one league win since Christmas and only four in total this season, are now only one point above the relegation places.
Villa appear to be going the right way under Sherwood, a former team-mate of Poyet's at Tottenham Hotspur, following his appointment at the start of last month.
The Midlanders looked highly impressive in brushing aside the feeble challenge of Sunderland to leapfrog their opponents into 16th and give their survival hopes added momentum.
With Agbonlahor and Benteke reunited in attack, Villa cut Sunderland apart almost every time they went forward.
|Teenage dream
|Aston Villa substitute Rushian Hepburn-Murphy became the fourth youngest player to play in the Premier League when he came on in the 83rd minute.
|Hepburn-Murphy, aged 16 years and 176 days, replaced Christian Benteke at the Stadium of Light.
|Defender Matthew Briggs was aged 16 years and 65 days old when he played for Fulham in 2007.
|West Bromwich Albion's Isaiah Brown (16 years and 117 days) and Leeds United's Aaron Lennon (16 years and 129 days) are the other players younger than Hepburn-Murphy to appear.
|Striker James Vaughan - now at Huddersfield - is the youngest goalscorer in the Premier League when he scored for Everton aged 16 years and 271 days in 2005.
The home side also failed to deal with the threat of Charles N'Zogbia and winger Leandro Bacuna.
It was Bacuna's cross that allowed Benteke to side-foot Villa ahead after 16 minutes and within two minutes it was 2-0 as Agbonlahor gave John O'Shea the slip before beating Costel Pantilimon from a tight angle.
Agbonlahor waltzed through Sunderland's porous defence to steer home the third and Benteke headed the fourth from another Bacuna cross to spark the unrest around the home support.
Villa, who gave 16-year-old Birmingham-born striker Rushian Hepburn-Murphy a debut as a substitute, cruised through the second half with Sunderland denied a late goal when Steven Fletcher's effort came back off a post.
- 1Pantilimon
- 15Réveillere
- 16O'Shea
- 5Brown
- 3van Aanholt
- 4BridcuttBooked at 90mins
- 20ÁlvarezSubstituted forWickhamat 45'minutes
- 7Larsson
- 8Rodwell
- 9FletcherSubstituted forGrahamat 83'minutes
- 28Defoe
- 2Jones
- 10Wickham
- 14Gomez Garcia-Penche
- 19Graham
- 22Coates
- 25Mannone
- 27Vergini
Aston Villa
- 1Guzan
- 7BacunaBooked at 8mins
- 5Okore
- 6ClarkSubstituted forC Sánchezat 64'minutes
- 34Lowton
- 28N'ZogbiaSubstituted forWeimannat 79'minutes
- 16Delph
- 8Cleverley
- 9Sinclair
- 11Agbonlahor
- 20BentekeSubstituted forHepburn-Murphyat 83'minutes
- 10Weimann
- 15Westwood
- 24C Sánchez
- 25Gil
- 26Kinsella
- 29Hepburn-Murphy
- 31Given
- Referee:
- Neil Swarbrick
- Attendance:
- 45,746
Match Stats
- Possession
- Home40%
- Away60%
- Shots
- Home12
- Away14
- Shots on Target
- Home2
- Away8
- Corners
- Home2
- Away5
- Fouls
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Second Half ends, Sunderland 0, Aston Villa 4.
Attempt missed. Fabian Delph (Aston Villa) left footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Tom Cleverley.
Liam Bridcutt (Sunderland) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Rushian Hepburn-Murphy (Aston Villa) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Foul by Liam Bridcutt (Sunderland).
Attempt blocked. Jack Rodwell (Sunderland) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Danny Graham.
Foul by Rushian Hepburn-Murphy (Aston Villa).
Connor Wickham (Sunderland) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Jores Okore (Aston Villa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Connor Wickham (Sunderland).
Attempt missed. Connor Wickham (Sunderland) right footed shot from the left side of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Sebastian Larsson with a cross.
Attempt missed. Connor Wickham (Sunderland) right footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Patrick van Aanholt.
Offside, Sunderland. Liam Bridcutt tries a through ball, but Sebastian Larsson is caught offside.
Substitution, Sunderland. Danny Graham replaces Steven Fletcher because of an injury.
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Substitution, Aston Villa. Rushian Hepburn-Murphy replaces Christian Benteke.
Delay in match Steven Fletcher (Sunderland) because of an injury.
Steven Fletcher (Sunderland) hits the right post with a left footed shot from the left side of the box. Assisted by Jack Rodwell with a through ball.
Foul by Gabriel Agbonlahor (Aston Villa).
Jack Rodwell (Sunderland) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Attempt blocked. Liam Bridcutt (Sunderland) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Substitution, Aston Villa. Andreas Weimann replaces Charles N'Zogbia.
Foul by Christian Benteke (Aston Villa).
Liam Bridcutt (Sunderland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt saved. Jack Rodwell (Sunderland) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Jermain Defoe.
Gabriel Agbonlahor (Aston Villa) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Foul by John O'Shea (Sunderland).
Attempt missed. Sebastian Larsson (Sunderland) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right from a direct free kick.
Foul by Carlos Sánchez (Aston Villa).
Steven Fletcher (Sunderland) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Attempt saved. Fabian Delph (Aston Villa) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Tom Cleverley.
Corner, Aston Villa. Conceded by Wes Brown.
Substitution, Aston Villa. Carlos Sánchez replaces Ciaran Clark.
Attempt saved. Anthony Réveillere (Sunderland) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Liam Bridcutt.
Tom Cleverley (Aston Villa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Sebastian Larsson (Sunderland).
Attempt missed. Fabian Delph (Aston Villa) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Tom Cleverley.
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Delay in match Charles N'Zogbia (Aston Villa) because of an injury.


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What to look for when choosing a double bass?
In this episode of 'Ask Geoff & Lauren' we answer a question on how to choose a new double bass. It's hard to find a decent instrument for the right price. How do you know where to start? We discuss the topic and share how we found our own instruments.
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Getting a Steady Flow of Profitable Referrals: Part 2
This blog continues with how to get a steady flow of profitable referrals.
The keywords are "steady flow." If you're receiving a referral only now and then, this five-star system will increase you referrals to steady flow—about three or four more every month. (Read Part One.)
You may be feeling frustrated because your flow isn't steady or your referrals aren't very good. They're not profitable. Ideally, you want higher fees and commissions and to market less.
You may be in a quandary about whether to ask for referrals or not. You've probably heard some gurus say that asking for referrals is the wrong thing to do. They say, "You'll put pressure on your clients. You'll hurt the relationship." And more than anything else, you want to have great relationships and highly satisfied clients.
Like most advisors, you get a kick out of helping your clients reach their goals. You really want to make a difference. You want to reach more people.
You're working really hard, networking (live and on social media), giving talks and presentations, cold calling and all the while making sure you're not breaking any compliance rules. You have to run the business side of your office, manage your staff, service your clients and, of course, manage their finances.
Maybe you're one of those advisors who have "hit the wall" because when you approach 100 plus clients, you can't figure out how to manage your time to do all that and still have time to actually promote growth.
You're spending way too much time marketing to find more people to help.
This five-star referral system will change all that. When you get it all in place, you'll be getting one or two additional referrals a month.
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Getting a steady stream of referrals is all about building a strong partnership with your clients. You need to keep them regularly engaged in your practice, because engaged clients are the ones who will refer to you.
Step One: Create Your Ideal Client Profile
It's simpler and easier to engage with your clients if you have an ideal client profile. You should be crystal clear about who you want to offer your services for.
Your ideal client profile helps you focus and speak the language of a specific type of person. It helps you decide which networks to participate in and what marketing strategies to use. You'll be able to structure your whole financial service to serve your ideal client. And your ideal client will listen to you. It's like being able to call out to him/her by name in a crowded room. Your ideal client will be compelled to look at you and listen.
If you picture your ideal client in your mind's eye when you're writing your marketing material, it's much easier. You can write about their specific needs and desires.
Define your ideal clients by examining these criteria:
- Age, occupation or retirement status
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When you've this done, take a fresh look at your ideal client and think of it him/her as your ideal prospect. This is who you want to talk to. This is who you network with. This is who you educate. This is who you write your value proposition to. This is who you make your compelling offers to.
Later in this series, I'll show you how your ideal client profile will help you generate quality referrals—automatically!
Let's play a little game here. If you already have an ideal client profile, give yourself one star. You are more referrable than most advisors out there. Four more stars to go and you'll have a system that will keep your practice humming.
If you haven't explored your ideal client profile yet, do it now. You'll be surprised how it helps you focus on the right prospects.
I'll tell you how to get your second star in my next blog. Look for it. The sooner you obtain all five stars, the sooner the referrals will come rolling in.
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I'm very interested in learning more about your approach to receiving introductions automatically from my clients. I'm beginning to create Value Proposition Statements and I'd like your opinion on this one:
Our services help couples age 45+ who want to ensure they will not run out of money in retirement by repositioning assets to provide liquidity, reduced risk, guaranteed income, simplicity, flexibility and tax efficiency.
Alan, your value proposition is a very good benefit filled proposition. Two things would make it even more powerful; if your ideal audience is in a niche e.g. – college professors, or radiologists; then use words an 8th grader would understand. I know that might feel counterproductive, but you want to be sure everybody gets it instantly,
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I have too many good problems. New ideas, new partnerships, new projects, new clients...just so many new things that are happening! I can't complain because this is the life I wanted for myself, but I can prioritize some things. Such as this blog. I have a few good ideas for upcoming blog posts (anyone else have the best ideas in the shower?!), so stay tuned as I try and flesh them out for you all. In the meantime, I'm flooded with clients (yay!) and I'm moving into a larger apartment across the street from me all week. It's going to be a lot of painting, cleaning, organizing, and decorating. My goal is to make this apartment interview-friendly for when Forbes or Design Sponge or The Everygirl wants to come and take photos of me in my workspace...ha! A girl can dream right! Along with that, my allergies have taken a turn for the worse. I probably have so much snot on my keyboard right now, and I'm headed to a take portraits for a client. Are nose plugs acceptable in public?
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Australia have squared the Ashes series in emphatic fashion, crushing England by 405 runs on day four of the second Test.
Mitchell Johnson claimed the vital scalp of Alastair Cook then helped slice through the middle order on Sunday, enjoying Lord's redemption as England were skittled for 103 in just 37 overs.
It was England's lowest total at Lord's since 1997.
The tourists were 1-362 on day two after an epic 284-run partnership from Chris Rogers and Steve Smith.
From that point on they remained in the box seat to bounce back from a 169-run loss in Cardiff and level the series at 1-1.
But the meek manner in which England capitulated, coupled with Smith's maiden double-century, will further boost Australia's confidence before the third Test starts at Edgbaston on July 29.
Johnson sent down a double-wicket maiden after tea, both wickets earned through express pace.
Jos Buttler was caught behind, while Moeen Ali popped up a bouncer to substitute fielder Shaun Marsh at short leg.
"They still fear him by the way they've played him in this match," Shane Warne said on Sky Sports.
"Everyone's talking about how flat the pitch is. To roll over like they have here, to be 6-64, that will disappoint the captain.
"It's the way you lose and that's what will disappoint England supporters, the way they've folded."
Michael Clarke declared at 2-254 shortly before lunch on Sunday, setting England a target of 509.
Cook and Adam Lyth survived three overs to make it to the meal break, after which the carnage started.
Lyth and Cook were both caught behind in the space of six overs after lunch, triggering a collapse of 5-40 in the second session.
The lowlight was Ben Stokes being run out for a duck, having committed the schoolboy error of not sliding his bat.
Johnson threw down the stumps with a direct hit as Stokes' foot hovered above the crease.
"It's one of the first lessons you're given, just get your bat in," stunned former England captain Nasser Hussain said on Sky.
Ian Bell was dropped on 10 in the 21st over, with first slip Adam Voges doing well to get a hand to the ball.
It only cost Australia one run.
Nathan Lyon removed Bell five overs later when Marsh snaffled a straightforward catch at short leg.
Johnson, Lyon and Josh Hazlewood then cleaned up the tail after tea.
"Mitch Johnson led from the front again. He bowled a couple of hostile spells for us," Hazlewood said.
Earlier on Sunday, the tourists added 146 runs in an entertaining and enterprising session of batting.
Australia resumed at 0-108, with Clarke, Mitch Marsh, David Warner and Steve Smith all scoring freely and quickly.
The only concern was veteran opener Chris Rogers, who retired hurt due to a sudden bout of dizziness.
Rogers remained on the Lord's balcony throughout day four.
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There she attended the University of Arizona and received her Bachelor's in Communication and Business with a focus in Spanish. Her Freshman year she played UofA club soccer and her Senior year was elected Senator to represent 34,000 of the student body. Her Master's Degree in Psychology and Counseling is from George Mason and Regent University. There she was a department delegate, on the board of a counseling professional organization, and a school ambassador.
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Address: 8 Massey Avenue, Pukekohe, Auckland
Helping people to find a house and make it into a home is what drives Lyn Penney.
As the mother of two children, Lyn understands the importance of matching a property to a family's needs and the potential it has to enhance their lifestyle.
Having lived locally for more than ten years, Lyn is an advocate of the Counties district and uses this knowledge to inform and advise her clients.
Lyn started working from the Bayleys Pukekohe office, under the esteemed Bayleys Scholarship programme, and is a strong team player and works hard to build trusting and productive relationships with both her clients and colleagues.
With a background in banking, Lyn has developed superior customer service skills and a thorough knowledge of what it takes to finance a property purchase.
As a branch manager at the Pukekohe and Tuakau branches of ANZ Bank, Lyn enjoyed giving her clients the ability to purchase new homes. As a real estate professional Lyn now guides her clients along the rest of that journey to finding a home.
In her role as a branch manager, Lyn was responsible for opening a new branch and growing its customer base from the ground up. Her ability to build customer relationships and local networks is a skill that now proves invaluable to her vendors.
Authenticity is paramount to Lyn, as is maintaining an ethical and reliable approach to her work.
Lyn has a strong sense of community and is a passionate follower of sport, in particular rugby which she played while living in Wales. She is a member of both the junior and senior committees at Karaka Rugby Club and manages the Karaka Premier Rugby team alongside her husband who is the coach.
Her oldest child attends Auckland Grammar school while her youngest child attends Karaka School where she is involved with the PTA and regular fundraising activities.
Lyn looks forward to helping you with your next real estate transaction.
Thanks for a great campaign and ensuring my elderly parents enjoyed selling their pride and joy in a stress free,friendly and professional environment. They now move enthusiastically into the next stage of their lives. Thanks again, Scott & Lyn Penney!
Jim Frazer
I dealt with both Scott & Lyn and found them both great to deal with. I can't be bothered with the 'fluff' that some agents utter, instead I prefer the more direct approach - Scott quickly recognized this trait and worked brilliantly with me. We even managed a few laughs along the way. Lyn & Scott make a great team!
Marie Peters
"Thank you so much for all your help throughout this entire process. You made it very easy to contact you about any questions or concerns we had and were very prompt about getting back to us! You made the experience of us buying our first home that much more enjoyable!!"
Lisa Johnston & John Henneker
"Julie and myself wish to thank you for your professional and dedicated help in the sale of the property at 38 Carlton Road, Pukekohe. You achieved a great result for us and all from a chance meeting with Scott on the roadside. You turned that chance meeting into a very professional and friendly campaign. Once again, we thankyou for your advice your workmanship - and fantastic result."
Julie and Ross Hogan
"We have recently purchased our new home which was being marketed by Lyn and Scott. From the first phone call and enquiries we made all the way until the sale and purchase agreement was signed, Lyn and Scott were professional, honest and helpful. One of the stand out qualities I noticed and personally appreciated was when we were at the open homes - Lyn and Scott would allow us to view the property in our own time and didn't follow us around (like so many agents do), they let us be ourselves and answered our questions after we had been through. They were also very accommodating late on a Sunday afternoon when we made a pre-auction offer, doing all the relevant paper work with us and then following up (as they said they would) later that evening once they had presented the offer to the vendors.
We would be more than happy to work with Lyn and Scott again in the future."
Brad & Jo Gates
"Thanks Team for all your hard work managing a challenging transaction. The result on the day is testament to your dedication, professionalism and attention to detail. The team project approach meant that there was always someone available to help and turn things around very quickly. Across finance, property and marketing, I felt that you left no stone unturned to give every buyer a chance to view and purchase the property. You made the process a lot easier than it could have been and I would recommend you to anyone."
Anthony Van Gessel
Thank you both for all your wonderful assistance leading up to the sale of our home, it was a year long journey of finding the next home to meet our needs, which at times felt like we were attempting the impossible. You listened to each request, answered all our questions thoroughly. You were always by our side or just a phone call away. Through the many homes you viewed with us you were very patient and caring. We appreciated the assurance from you not to settle for less as we were giving up hope of ever finding the next home.
As for the sale of our home in a matter of weeks, we are grateful for the experience and skills you both have to negotiate with the buyer to meet our price expectation. The sale went smoothly and the auctioneer was very professional. We were also impressed by a point of difference that Bayleys offers the vendor in that the key is held by the listing agent, after all the listing agent knows the requirements of the vendor and how to present the house at its best!
Thank you both so much for your guidance.
Team Menzies
"We decided to list our home for sale with Lyn and Scott Penney, as they had recently sold two other properties in our sub-division. We were impressed with their professionalism from day 1, and throughout the sale process. Scott and Lyn, and their team were very respectful of our young family, and were happy to work around us in marketing our property. In consultation with us, they put together an outstanding marketing campaign. Their communication was first class. We feel Scott and Lyn went the extra mile whenever they could, and exceeded our expectations with the final result we achieved. They were always willing to answer questions and offer advice as the need arose. We would have no hesitation in recommending them as real estate agents. As individuals, they are great, but as a team with the commitment of the Bayleys' name, they are exceptional."
Paul & Nicola Fiebiger


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Indie Game Releases of the Week: 27th November to 3rd December 2017
This week in indie games: we sneak around as thieves, fight deathmatches in a galactic junkyard, find our stolen cub as a wolf, defend from bugs, and more!
Another mostly low-key week this time for indies, but we do have a major release in the form of Seven: The Days Long Gone. Other than that, ports weasel their way into platforms they haven't been on before, and the Switch continues to be an indie colossus. For more games, have a look at the ones from the week before this one.
Sky Force Reloaded (28th November on PS4, 30th November on PC, 1st December on Xbox One)
Developer: Infinite Dreams
Publisher: Infinite Dreams
Sky Force Reloaded reminds me of the likes of Sine Mora, and for all the right-reasons. It's got top-down shooting, beautiful-looking graphics and massive bosses to contend against, alongside cutesy grunts. Remember to steer clear of their bullets.
Attack of the Bugs (29th November on PC; requires HTC Vive or Oculus Rift)
Developer: Empty Clip Studios
Publisher: Empty Clip Studios
Attack of the Bugs is a home defence game in which you must protect your personal castle from creepy, crawly bugs that are out to trap you in a B-movie nightmare. Deploy your troops, research superweapons and do whatever it takes to defeat the Evil Bug Queen.
Serial Cleaner (30th November on Switch)
Developer: iFun4All
Publisher: Curve Digital
Serial Cleaner has you cleaning up horrific bloodbaths while avoiding the police. You play as a professional cleaner, and you need to make quick decisions regarding the crime scene. Now you can clean up bodies on the go with the Switch version!
OPUS: The Day We Found Earth (30th November on Switch)
Developer: SIGONO
Publisher: SIGONO
OPUS: The Day We Found Earth is a light adventure starring Emeth, a robot tasked by its creator to find mankind's ancient birthplace, Earth. You'll be operating a deep space telescope, as well as exploring your own spaceship to search for clues regarding your mission.
SOMA (1st December on Xbox One)
Developer: Frictional Games
Publisher: Frictional Games
SOMA is an indie sci-fi horror game that takes both the sci-fi and the horror parts seriously. While trapped in the underwater facility PATHOS-II, you will find yourself enveloped in dread both immediate and existential. The game now includes a Safe Mode if you'd rather explore the story without worrying about the enemies.
Hand of Fate 2 (1st December on Xbox One)
Developer: Defiant Development
Publisher: Defiant Development
The Dealer is back in Hand of Fate 2, and he's got a whole new bunch of cards to shoot away in your direction to put your life in peril (or save it). Expect an all-new adventure in this action RPG, and enlist the aid of companion characters when things start getting rough.
Seven: The Days Long Gone (1st December on PC)
Developer: IMGN.PRO, Fool's Theory
Publisher: IMGN.PRO
Master Thief Teriel is stuck on the prison island of Peh, and he needs to get out, fast. Along the way, he'll get embroiled in a web of deceit and intrigue, and he'll have to use all his cunning to escape not just the island, but the mess he's gotten himself into. Seven: The Days Long Gone is a stealth game at heart, but includes combat and a narrative focus that should please fans of games like Thief or Dishonored.
Scrap Galaxy (1st December on PC)
Developer: Catalope Games
Publisher: Catalope Games
Scrap Galaxy is a local 4-player indie deathmatch in which you spend one half of your round building a spaceship out of the junk available in the galactic junkyard; and the second half you spend duking it out against your competitors.
Mission 1545 (2nd December on PC, Mac)
Developer: City Quests Media UK
Publisher: City Quests Media UK
Welcome to Tudor London. In Mission 1545, you'll be playing as Willa, a woman raised by the Order of Dominican monks. With your loyalty lying towards them, you must find a way to rescue one of your 'brothers' before he is executed by the Crown at dawn.
Nocturnal Hunt (2nd December on PC)
Developer: Wolf Pack
Publisher: Wolf Pack
First-person indie stealth game Nocturnal Hunt has you playing as no thief or secret agent, but rather, a wolf separated from its cub. You must make your way through the woods and into the village of Brasov, which is the 'core of the evil'. Worth a howl, or two.
Other Releases
- 28 Nov – 911 Operator (PS4)
- 30 Nov – Syberia 2 (Switch)
- 30 Nov – Star Ghost (Switch)
- 30 Nov – MUJO (Switch)


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To apply for membership in MTAC, please click here to visit the State MTAC website which describes membership requirements and how to join.
Once your application for active membership has been accepted by State, you can become a member of our Pasadena branch by contacting our Membership Secretary.
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Contributory Member: MTAC members of other branches (example: Hollywood, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, etc. ) may become Contributory Members of our Pasadena Branch.


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