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We came to Gippsland for our little children. Local work at the university was on the table, but as we toyed with our options — imagining the happy, stable country childhoods our kids might enjoy as a result of the move — it was their best interests that were the deciding factor.
We packed, we moved across the state, we settled in. In our new environment, with a beautiful home in a beautiful town in a beautiful lush, green landscape, the children flourished. Isn't this what all parents do though, in one way or another? Seek to give their children the best lives they can afford, in accordance with their personal worldviews, their priorities and the assets they have at their disposal?
When we moved, I had already done a lot of research on the impacts of climate change on Australia from a cultural perspective — for a PhD, and for my novels, Anchor Point (2015) and The Glad Shout (2019). I was curious about the sense of inertia and even ambivalence I detected around climate change in this country. Most climate change research points to the fact that our lands and lifestyles are already being impacted by changing weather patterns, and that no matter what we do now, we are already committed to a significant degree of warming over time. But I couldn't detect a corresponding sense of urgency around environmental degradation in the media, in policy, or even from within whole swathes of the population (myself and my friends included). Given that we all stand to be impacted by climate change as it manifests, this lack of critical action seems surprising at best and negligent, even dangerous, at worst.
In the context of my little children, who will have to live in the future we are allowing to unfold, all of this is horrifying to consider. It also goes against everything that we, as parents, strive and work so hard to provide for our children: safer, more affluent lives than our own. We yearn to give our children one of two things: the same childhood that we ourselves enjoyed, if it was idyllic, or a better one, if it was not. As climate change manifests, neither of these options will be readily available. We will be bringing children into the world with the understanding that their lives, on many levels, will never be as easy or abundant as our own.
Given my public interest in climate change, and my motherhood, people often want to talk to me about whether, on an ethical level, it is a good idea to have children at all. Knowing what we know about human impacts on the environment and how these might complicate our lives as time goes on, how can parenthood be justified? By putting more humans on the Earth, we are almost certainly not helping to reduce emissions — if anything, we are making the problem worse. Folks also want to know whether the choice to have children can be sanctioned on a moral level. They are curious to know how to reconcile procreation while knowing that they will be sending the person they love most — and certainly their descendants — into conditions that will be unstable and even potentially unliveable.
It seems to me that, given what we know about climate change, there is no way to ethically or morally justify having children – not when the issue is considered intellectually, with the best interests of all life on the planet – human, animal, plant or otherwise – at heart. But this does not account for the extraordinary sense of joy and hope that children bring to their parents, to families and to communities. Considered from an emotional standpoint then, children are critical to our wellbeing. Children are also a direct investment in the future. They are, in fact, harbingers of the future — sharp reminders day by day that the now will give way to the unknown as time passes. If we want to have a stake in that unknown, in ensuring that the future will be as we want it to be, then there is nothing more galvanising than children. I don't think it is coincidental that climate change rallies and protests are full of folks with very small kids. No one has a greater stake in trying to mediate the impacts of climate change than parents.
If we are going to have children under these conditions, then as a part of our attempts to give them the best lives possible, we should consider not only the myriad opportunities we already strive to put in place for them — stable homes, good education and reliable healthcare — but also the ability to understand and navigate the circumstances of their adulthoods in relation to climate change. Our children will need a special set of inner-resources at their disposal, the least of which will be the desire and agency required to make the change for the better, for themselves.
Alice Robinson grew up in Parkville and Wallan. She earned a Bachelor of Creative Arts from the University of Melbourne and a PhD in Creative Writing from Victoria University. Alice's debut novel, Anchor Point, was long-listed for The Stella Prize and the Indie Book Awards (debut fiction) in 2016. Alice's second novel, The Glad Shout, is out in March. She lives in Warragul with her family.


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Because of hair the person get more admiration about their looks. In the present time, when time is going fast everything is changing, people are doing more experiment with their looks, they want to be notice more by the people so that they have to maintain their style . They do different experiments with their hair to look good, both men and women try to change colour of their hair to look different and stylish.Our psychic readers provide best psychic reading services for all over the world.Hair change spell helps for your health hair.
There are many hair change spell which are used to get the desire hair colour. But with people face problems of hair loss which is the most concern of the people now days , they are doing lot of things with their hair this cause them of hair fall. There are hair growth spell which help to get a strong and long lasting hair.
The JUNE'S HAIR GROWTH SPELL is used simply to get a long lasting hair. This spell help to get help to minimize the loss of hair. This spell help you to get a healthy hair. For this spell it need your hair ,pure water ,full moon white candles. Now take lock of hair , in a small bowl of water, concentrate on hair growing , when you are putting hair into the bowl, do this chant:
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This spell will help you to change hair colour temporarily. For this spell you need a candle of your desired colour and it should burn at least for 5 hrs, A Mirror is needed, blanket of the same colour. Now light the candle , place the colour blanket over desired colour change. For total change , cover body with blanket . Then say this again and again:
" I once had colour . It would not be same again. I had once colour, change it! Repeat this when you see a flash of that colour. Allow the candle to burn ".
It needed a coloured candle , a white candle , a mirror. Now get into calm place in front of mirror Light white candle , now look at the mirror and imagine how you look with change in the colour of the hair. Now light the coloured candle and look at the flame. When you get ready , they move your hand over candle hold hand directly to the flame of coloured candle. Now get your hands on hair , think that your hair is change. This spell should be done on Monday in the waxing moon.
This spell is also used for doing change of hair colour. For that it needed running water , two candles of any colour, self belief. First you need to light the candle, now get a shower with running water. After that close your eyes and think about your hair . Now imagine that you have wash out, then your hair colour changes , open eyes shut off shower. Now light the second candle , if your hair is not changed , check it on the morning.
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The Lakewood City Council voted unanimously to support the preservation of the Boulevard of Remembrance and the establishment of the Remembrance Corridor along the section of I-5 stretching from the Mount's Road exit (#116) to the McChord exit (#125), earlier this month. Deputy Mayor Jason Whalen, whose grandfather, Joseph Gray, served with the 91st Infantry Division in World War I, applauded the city's decision to act on a resolution adopted by Pierce County almost 30 years ago. The decision came about in response to the advocacy of Mrs. Charlotte "Polly" Medlock, whose persistent efforts to protect this unique memorial have finally paid off.
The Boulevard of Remembrance, which at one time consisted of more than 500 Northern Red, Scarlet Red and English Oak trees planted along what was then the Pacific Highway from the Nisqually River to Ponders Station, was created by the Tacoma Garden Club to commemorate the sacrifice and service of all those men and women who had served in World War I. However, over the years, many of the original 500 oak trees were lost to the construction and expansion of I-5. By 1989, only 66 remained. That's when Mrs. Medlock entered the picture.
The wife of Airman Robert L. Medlock, a World War II veteran, Polly Medlock had grown up with the oaks and had watched them disappear over time. Hoping to preserve the remaining trees from further expansion and development, she convinced the Pierce County Council that the memorial was worth saving, and a resolution was passed to that effect. But the resolution was never honored.
Recently, Mrs. Medlock brought the county's almost 30-year failure to honor their resolution to the attention of State Representative Dick Muri (R) who, along with Representative Christine Kilduff (D), began a bipartisan effort to see to it that the county kept its promise. Believing that working with local governments would be the best way to make the Boulevard of Remembrance and the Remembrance Corridor a reality, Muri and Kilduff have been making the rounds of city councils to gain the support of the cities impacted by the corridor, including Lakewood.
The Boulevard, which will consist of the remaining oak trees, a historical marker and eventually a pull-out so motorists can stop to admire the beautiful trees and learn about the memorial without creating a traffic hazard, will be part of a $500 million I-5 improvement plan which includes the addition of new lanes and interchanges. As many as a dozen of the memorial oak trees along the Remembrance Corridor are threatened by the expansion, but the state has agreed to replace any oaks that it is forced to remove.
Muri is committed to making sure this memorial is preserved for future generations. "I am adamant this is going to happen," said Muri. "This is the right thing to do."
The 91-year-old Medlock couldn't agree more. After almost 30 years, her advocacy is paying off. "If you want something done," she said, "you've got to go out and make a little noise."
Lakewood is planning to make a public commitment to see this resolution through. On Veteran's Day, Friday, Nov. 11 at 2 p.m., there will be a Remember to Remember event at the Lakewood City Hall. The event will feature the historical marker and other signs that will be used to designate the corridor. The public is invited to attend.
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Tips on Choosing the Best Property Management Company.
Managing property can be really hectic as there is so much from the maintenance to the leasing and many more. The good news however is that there are professionals that can do all that for you, and you can concentrate on other things that are important in your life. You are choosing a company or a professional that you will hand over your investment to, and this, therefore, means that you have to be really careful when choosing. The only way that you will get the best is if you know what to look for, and choosing can get really overwhelming especially because there is a good number of the professionals in the market.
You need a company to give you that peace of mind that you need, keeps the business booming and more importantly, make the place feel like home for the tenants. This is something that comes with enough experience, training, and resources too. There are a number of things that they learn along the way, improvements and how to deal with even the most complicated of the situations and this is why the experience is very vital. If there is no relevance between what you have and what they have managing then nothing will matter. Their portfolio is where you get this info and while you are at it, ask for references of some of the people that they have served. The references, recommendations and the third party reviews from the online platforms like the sites and the websites are the places to get the most unbiased of the information because unlike the company, these people have no conflict of interest.
There are a number of things that will determine the pricing including the quality and this is why you should never choose barely based on the amount that they are charging. You, however, don't need so much or to break a bank account to get a great quality, as long as you know how to look. At Mark Brower Properties, you will get professionals with the expertise, experience, and the resources to manage your property just as you at it at uncompetitive price and this is the kind that you should be looking for. The local companies are where you should start the search because you will get the same or worse elsewhere. It will be pretty easy to get the reputation information from the locals that they may have served and they will also be closer to the property and therefore convenient. The people of Gilbert Arizona, therefore, have the Gilbert Arizona property management companies to choose from.
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Siobhan & Mike welcome you to the Blue Pool Hostel. The Hostel is situated in the picturesque village of Glengarriff in West Cork.
We offer our guests a warm clean bed in comfortable surroundings with a light breakfast included. Our rooms range from dormitories to private rooms, something for eve
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The Blue Pool Tourist Hostel is located in the village of Glengarriff adjacent to Glengarriff pharmacy. Glengarriff is situated on the Wild Atlantic Way and is the gateway to the Beara Peninsula. Glengarriff has it all. It is a nature lovers paradise with The Glengarriff Nature Reserve offering great walking trails and bike trails. Garinish Island which is only a ferry trip away. Bike hire, Whale watching, Golf, Bamboo park, the Ewe Experience, Kayaking and so on; the list is endless
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Enlisting Trump to woo voters
Trump and Netanyahu: An election-winning friendship?
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is using Donald Trump as a campaign prop, said Michael Wilner in The Jerusalem Post. Facing a tough challenge from the former chief of the Israeli Defense Forces, Gen. Benny Gantz, a centrist, in the upcoming April 9 election, the prime minister has gone all-in on his foreign policy successes, particularly his good relationship with the U.S. president. Massive billboards of the two leaders smiling together—the 6-foot-3 Trump artfully photoshopped down to the same height as the 6-foot prime minister—loom over Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. A video released by the campaign shows Netanyahu telling his cabinet that the U.S. Embassy must move from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, followed by a clip of Trump in May 2018: "Today, we officially open the United States Embassy in Jerusalem. Congratulations." Trump seems to approve of the campaign. He reposted Netanyahu's Instagram shot of a billboard on his own feed.
Many countries would see that as outrageous meddling, said Allison Kaplan Sommer in Ha'aretz, but Israelis are used to American leaders voicing opinions about our elections. And Israel is one of the few places where Trump's endorsement is seen as an asset. The embassy relocation and "his tough rhetoric on Iran and the Palestinians" have earned him popularity among Israelis. Nearly 70 percent say they have confidence in Trump, a far higher rating than he gets in his own country. Maybe that's why Netanyahu is channeling Trump in other ways too, launching a web TV channel with a slickly produced news show that he says will "take the 'fake' out of the news."
When I first saw the billboard, said Nahum Barnea in Yedioth Ahronoth, I felt "offended on Netanyahu's behalf." After all, our leader "is better educated, more experienced, and speaks far better English" than Trump. But upon reflection, I realized the two men belong together. Both are dogged by allegations of crime and corruption. Netanyahu, in fact, is facing at least three separate, credible investigations involving fraud, bribery, and breach of trust, and he could well be charged before the election. He denies any wrongdoing.
Netanyahu clings to Trump because he has lost the support of the one American who really matters, said Chemi Shalev in Ha'aretz. That would be Sheldon Adelson, the U.S. casino magnate who owns Israel Hayom, an Israeli newspaper that, until recently, was stridently pro-Netanyahu. One of the corruption cases against Netanyahu accuses him of conspiring with a different newspaper publisher to curb Israel Hayom's circulation—a stunt that surely offended Adelson. Now the magnate is no longer supporting Netanyahu's Likud party. Instead, he is "rumored to be the driving force" behind the New Right, a party set up by defectors from the far-right Jewish Home party. Adelson apparently "believes that Netanyahu's end is nigh." Given that the American billionaire is a "prominent whisperer in the ear of Netanyahu's BFF, Donald Trump," Netanyahu may yet see his campaign strategy backfire. ■


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Beginning with the 2018-2019 school year, all students in grades 1st-12th will be issued a device. 1st-6th grade will have Chromebooks and 7th-12th grade will have laptops.
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The focus of the 1:1 Laptop Program in Plumas Unified School District is to prepare students for their futures in a world of digital technology and information. As we navigate the 21st century, excellence in education requires that technology, including access to the Internet, be readily available and seamlessly integrated throughout the educational process. The primary technology tool of these 21st century students in Plumas Unified School District is an internet enabled laptop: a web-oriented device that provides the opportunity to connect student learning to all the resources and information available online while on the school campus.


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Women can be a treasure trove of love, care and sacrifice but only for the men they love. Being in love can change a woman like nothing else can. There are some things she will do for no one but the man she loves.
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Physical intimacy may come with a few dates, but emotional intimacy can come only with time.
A woman will bare her soul only to the man she loves.
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Circumstances can often be against young love. Whether it is fighting against family, society or her own internal demons, a woman will do without a second thought for the man she loves.
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Family, friends or pets- if you love them, your girl loves them just as much! She will leave no stone un-turned to protect and nurture your loved ones and treat them as her own.
4. Show him her vulnerable side.
A woman will share her innermost thoughts and her most vulnerable side only if she loves and trust the guy and knows he won't hurt her.
5. Introduce him to her family.
Family always comes first and a woman will only introduce a guy to her family, if she 's sure he is the one.
6. Change herself for him.
Though this is something a woman shouldn't do for anyone, many woman do find themselves changing their habits and likes just to mold themselves into the kind of girl their partner wants.
Women will change for no one but the man they love.
7. They will make sacrifices for his happiness.
No one else will get the benefit of her sacrifices apart from the man she loves. She will do anything and give up everything for him just to make him happy.
8. She will forgive his mistakes.
Women have the ability to forgive almost anything and forget all about it, but only for the guy they love. From infidelity to in attention, women have a lot of forgiveness.


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FIL BO RIVA is the project of Italian singer-songwriter and musician Filippo Bonamici. Two years after his debut EP If You're Right, It's Alright, he's back with a new track titled "L'over" which is the first excerpt from his upcoming album Beautiful Sadness. It shows the his warm and delicate vocals, the well-built melodic textures melting with the rough lines (in the final part of the track). His words about it:
"One day after the studio I was in a restaurant with [guitarist] Felix Remm and [producer] Robert Stephenson. While chatting about relationships and the little "problems" that come with it… including the fact that I usually don't write about very positive things, I started fancying the idea of writing a song about it. It took me a few days to find the right chords and put it all straight forward, cos I wanted it to sound a little ironic but still simple and honest. Most of the songs I write take their inspiration from something painful, a complicated heartbreak for example and sometimes this can make someone else not feel comfortable… I guess it's something we've all been through. I think the song is trying to celebrate this weird twist of feelings – it's pretty much an homage to the little ups and downs that come with every liaison, a song inspired by that incredible strange feeling that we call jealousy".


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Joe Tippett
Playwrights Horizons: Familiar, Indian Summer. Broadway: Waitress, Airline Highway. New York City: Ashville, Fish Eye, Seven Minutes in Heaven, Happy Birthday, A Thick Description of Harry Smith. Regional: Familiar (world premiere), Waitress, Bull Durham: the Musical, The May Queen, Picnic, Three Sisters, The Corn is Green, Peter and the Starcatcher, Equus. Film: License Plates, Damascus Road, All Saint's Day. Television: "The Blacklist," "Boardwalk Empire."
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- Energy522kJ 126kcal6%
- Fat8.8g13%
- Saturates0.8g4%
- Sugars6.1g7%
- Salt1.10g18%
of the reference intake*
Typical values per 100g: Energy 431kJ/104kcal
Product Description
- A creamy tomato and herb pasta bake sauce with tomato and basil.
- For a delicious and easy pasta bake to warm the family try Homepride Pasta Bake Sauce Creamy Tomato and Herb 485g. You can't go wrong with this creamy and rich pasta sauce. There's no need to even boil the pasta beforehand and each serving contains 1 of your 5 a day portions of fruit and veg.
- Perfect for a hassle free, delicious and warming dinner all the family will love. Why not try cooking with chicken, topping with lots of cheese and serving with a side of garlic bread or a salad?
- Homepride Creamy Tomato and Herb Pasta Sauce is as easy as 1,2,3…1 Preheat your oven (200°C/Gas Mark 6/Fan180°C). 2 Put 200g dry pasta into a 1.5L shallow ovenproof dish. Pour on the sauce and fill the empty jar to the top of the label with cold water and stir into the pasta, coating well. 3 Bake uncovered, for 25 minutes. Remove the dish from the oven and stir thoroughly. Sprinkle on 100g grated cheese and return to the oven for 20 minutes until bubbling and golden.
- What you will need:
- 100g Grated cheese
- 200g Dry Pasta of your preference
- Homepride have an extensive range of cooking sauces, including Tomato and Bacon Pasta Sauce 485g, Curry Cooking Sauce Can 400g, the nation's favourite canned curry sauce, the All American Sticky Range, the All American Mac and Cheese Range and the latest addition Homepride's Naturally Simple range, made with 100% Natural Ingredients, just like you'd find in your cooking cupboard.
- With over 40 years of expertise in crafting cooking sauces Homepride helps you get it right every time and deliver a delicious dinner for your family. Homepride's sauces help anyone cook a wide range of British & Italian dishes. From Italian favourites like Tomato & Herb Pasta Bake, to British classics like Sausage Casserole... there's a Homepride product that you and your family will love! And with the launch of our new Homepride 'All American Mac & Cheese" range to complement our 'All American Sticky' sauces, we're bringing the popular flavours of American cuisine to UK consumers in mouth-watering flavours! Fred, the famous bowler-hatted mascot of the brand, turned 50 in 2014!
- Homepride Pasta Bake Sauce Creamy Tomato and Herb 485g is a delicious creamy tomato sauce for your pasta bake
- One of your five a day fruit and veg per serving
- Low sugar
- Ready in 3 easy steps and no need to boil the pasta
- No artificial colours
- Suitable for Vegetarians
- Pack size: 485G
- Low sugar
Tomato Purée (72%), Tomatoes (10%), Rapeseed Oil, Onion Purée (4.5%), Sugar, Basil (1%), Modified Maize Starch, Salt, Dehydrated Cheese (Milk), Concentrated Lemon Juice (contains Sulphites), Garlic Purée, Egg Yolk Powder, Flavourings (contains Celery, Milk), Ground Black Pepper, Stabiliser (Xanthan Gum), Lactose (Milk)
Allergy Information
- Contains: Celery, Eggs, Milk, Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
Store in a cool dry place, once opened keep refrigerated and consume within 3 days.Best before end: see cap
Preparation and Usage
- No need to boil pasta
- As easy as 1, 2, 3...
- 1 Preheat your oven (200°C/Gas Mark 6/Fan180°C).
- 2 Put 200g dry pasta into a 1.5L shallow ovenproof dish. Pour on the sauce and fill the empty jar to the top of the label with cold water and stir into the pasta, coating well.
- 3 Bake uncovered, for 25 minutes. Remove the dish from the oven and stir thoroughly. Sprinkle on 100g grated cheese and return to the oven for 20 minutes until bubbling and golden.
- Please ensure food is fully cooked and piping hot throughout before serving.
- Leave to stand for 5 minutes, no one likes a burnt tongue.
- Serve up with garlic bread or a salad, or both!
Number of uses
This jar contains approximately 4 portions
- Free From Artificial Colours
Recycling info
Jar. Recyclable
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Net Contents
485g ℮
|Typical Values
|as sold Per 100g
|as sold Per 1/4 jar (121g) portion
|of which Saturates
|of which Sugars
|This jar contains approximately 4 portions
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There are NO fires currently threatening Yellow Pine.
It has been 47 days since we have had a drop of rain. Yesterday's high was 94 degrees.
Fire Weather Watch in effect from August 17, 12:00 PM MDT until August 18, 12:00 AM MDT
Fire Weather Watch
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boise ID 808 AM MDT Thu Aug 16 2018 ...THREAT OF THUNDERSTORMS ON THE INCREASE THROUGH SATURDAY ACROSS THE REGION... .Moisture continues to spread across the area combining with both strong daytime heating and an approaching upper trough. The lower portions of the airmass remain dry, therefore initially little if any rain is expected. As the upper trough begins to swing into the Pacific Northwest Friday, improving threat of both thunderstorms and rainfall are expected. Northern Boise BLM-Western Payette National Forest- Eastern Payette National Forest-Northern Boise National Forest- Treasure Valley BLM- Southern Boise National Forest/Western Sawtooth National Forest- Western Twin Falls BLM- 808 AM MDT Thu Aug 16 2018 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR LIGHTNING FOR NORTHERN BOISE BLM... WESTERN PAYETTE NATIONAL FOREST...EASTERN PAYETTE NATIONAL FOREST... NORTHERN BOISE NATIONAL FOREST...TREASURE VALLEY BLM... SOUTHERN BOISE NATIONAL FOREST/WESTERN SAWTOOTH NATIONAL FOREST AND WESTERN TWIN FALLS BLM...WHICH ARE FIRE WEATHER ZONES 400... 401... 402...403...420...421 AND 424... * THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated thunderstorms are possible Thursday afternoon and evening, but increasing in coverage Friday. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Over 40 mph are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are in effect. Extreme Fire Danger!
Air Quality in Yellow Pine = Yellow
Air Quality Index (AQI) McCall
observed at 10:00 MDT
77 Moderate
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Mesa Fire
Payette National Forest
Location 4 miles south of Council, Idaho
Cause Human
Date of Origin Thursday July 26th, 2018 approx. 08:00 PM
Current as of 8/15/2018, 6:39:20 AM
Total Personnel 343
Size 34,700 Acres
Percent of Perimeter Contained 89%
Estimated Containment Date Friday August 17th, 2018 approx. 12:00 AM
August 15, 2018 Final Update
FIRE UPDATE: Tomorrow Northern Rockies Team 7 will transition with a Type 3 team. The new team will take command of the fire at 6:00 am Thursday, August 16th.
Yesterday, crews progressed with mop up operations, moving approximately 100 feet inside fire containment lines to extinguish areas of heat. Along the 200 Road, resources continued securing areas where firing operations took place.
The northeast area of the fire remains the most active. Remaining crews will focus on securing containment lines in these areas. Where containment is complete, crews will continue to patrol and begin suppression rehabilitation efforts. Rehabilitation involves evaluating and stabilizing the impacts of fire on vegetation, soils, watersheds and habitat. This work can include raking containment lines, scattering slash, and installing water bars.
Temperatures will be slightly higher today with lower relative humidity. Tomorrow will bring increased cloud cover. Forecasts call for a 40% chance of rain on Friday.
TEMPORARY FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS: Temporary flight restrictions (TFR) are in effect over the entire fire area. Remember, temporary flight restrictions also apply to unmanned aircraft systems (drones).If you fly, we can't!
FIRE RESTRICTIONS: Central Idaho, including the Payette National Forest, is under Stage I Fire Restrictions. For more information please visit: http://www.idahofireinfo.com/search/label/Payette
CLOSURE: A Forest Closure Order is in effect (#0412-524) for areas within and surrounding the Mesa Fire. For more information visit: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/6041/45447
Mesa Fire Closure Version #3 Effective 8/16/2018 6am
Mesa Fire Closure Map Verson 3
Mesa Fire InciWeb link:
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Kiwah Fire
Kiwah Thermal Map 8/16/2018 from MODIS
Meadow Creek Road Closed
8/11 PM update: The Meadow Creek Road above Stibnite has an emergency closure as the Kiwah Fire has bumped the road above Indian Creek. No other closures are in effect at this time. The road is open to Thunder Mountain, but members of the public are asked to limit traffic on the road as firefighters are working along the road and in Thunder Mountain. A future closure of the Thunder Mountain area may be necessary depending on the impact of an expected high level of fire activity today. Helicopters are assisting firefighters with water bucket drops throughout the north side of the fire.
Salmon-Challis National Forest
Location eight (8) miles northwest of Indian Creek Guard Station on the south side of the Indian Creek drainage in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness
Cause Lightning
Date of Origin Wednesday July 18th, 2018 approx. 05:30 PM
Current as of 8/16/2018, 7:08:33 AM
Total Personnel 17
Size 15,437 Acres
Estimated Containment Date Monday October 01st, 2018 approx. 12:00 AM
Kiwah Fire Update August 16, 2018
The Central Idaho Dispatch Zone is at EXTREME Fire Danger.
The lightning caused Kiwah Fire, was detected at approximately 5:30 p.m. on July 17, 2018. Fire managers estimate size at 15,437 acres. The fire is burning in a mixed conifer forest on the Middle Fork Ranger District and is being allowed to play, as nearly as possible, its natural ecological role in the environment while providing for firefighter and public safety. The fire is located in steep, inaccessible terrain northwest of Indian Creek Guard Station within the Indian Creek drainage in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness. Yesterday, fire activity was minimal with little fire growth. The potential remains high for the fire to continue to grow, as there are many actively burning areas within the fire perimeter.
There are two closures associated with the Kiwah Fire. The Salmon-Challis National Forest, Middle Fork Ranger District, Kiwah Fire Emergency Trail Closure Order #04-13-18-600 and the Payette National Forest, Krassel Ranger District, Kiwah Fire Emergency Road Closure: #0412-524. The closure orders are on Inciweb at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/closures/5995/.
Fire management is being coordinated between the Salmon-Challis National Forest and the Payette National Forest. The Kiwah Fire is being managed to restore and maintain ecological process consistent with the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness Management Plan. A priority of fire mangers is providing employee and public safety while defending the identified values at risk. Specific values potentially threatened with this fire include private property and mining infrastructure, Forest Service Guard Stations, Middle Fork Salmon River boat traffic, road and trail improvements, lookout buildings, communication sites, and cultural resources. The cultural resources are abandoned but historical mining structures. Challenges firefighters are facing on this incident include extended hot and dry conditions, heavy fuel loading, and limited availability of firefighting resources to support this fire.
Firefighters are implementing a point protection strategy. A point protection strategy is a wildfire response strategy, which protects specific assets or highly valued resources from the wildfire without directly halting the continued spread of the wildfire. The strategy takes in to account exposure to firefighters, values at risk, impacts to area user groups, and in the case of the Kiwah Fire, wilderness values. The selected point protection strategy was determined to best balance for protection of values and firefighter safety.
To date firefighters have created protection plans for the Stibnite Mine Site, Thunder Mountain, Indian Creek Guard station, and Pistol Creek Ranch areas. To date, significant progress has been made to implement these protection plans, with point protection measures in place on both the Salmon-Challis and Payette National Forests. The fire will continue to be monitored for fire spread in the direction of these values. There are 17 firefighters assigned to the Kiwah Fire. Work will continue into the coming weeks. Firefighters and fire managers will continue to utilize the resources available complete the needed work as efficiently as possible. Fire managers expect the Kiwah Fire will continue to spread until a significant precipitation event occurs. Typically, season-ending weather events occur in this area between the last half of September through the first half of October.
A moist and unstable air mass will push into the central Idaho Mountains starting this afternoon and continuing overnight. Strong thunderstorms are possible Friday as the instability peaks. A Fire Weather Watch continues for all Friday afternoon and evening. A cold front moving through on Saturday will keep thunderstorms going.
Nationally, there are 46 uncontained large fires in the west managed under a full suppression strategy, and 57 large fires managed under a strategy other than full suppression. These fires are contributing to the smoke, which is drifting into the valleys surrounding Salmon and Challis. The public can find further information on smoke at http://airquality.deq.idaho.gov/, https://arcg.is/1zfeqH, and http://idsmoke.blogspot.com/.
Updates and information will be provided as significant changes occur. The Kiwah Fire is on Inciweb at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5995/.
Visit the Salmon-Challis National Forest website: http://www.fs.usda.gov/main/scnf/home, and check out News & Events, 'Like Us' on https://www.facebook.com/salmonchallisnf, and 'Follow Us' on https://twitter.com/SalmonChallisNF for further information.
Kiwah Fire from afar, August 16, early am
Payette Nf Krassel Rd Road Closure Kiwah Fire – Road #1290, Public Safety
Kiwah Fire InciWeb link:
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Rattlesnake Creek Fire
Nez Perce – Clearwater National Forests
Location West side of Highway 95 near mile marker 184; near Pollock
Cause Human
Date of Origin Monday July 23rd, 2018 approx. 12:00 PM
Current as of 8/16/2018, 9:14:31 AM
Total Personnel 422
Size 5,967 Acres
Percent of Perimeter Contained 43%
8/16/18 Rattlesnake Creek Fire Update
A public meeting will be held at the Riggins High School tonight at 7 p.m. mountain time, 6 p.m. Pacific time.
Summary: Smoke over the Rattlesnake Creek Fire moderated fire behavior yesterday. Competing westerly and easterly up canyon winds restricted the southerly growth of the fire to White Bird Ridge south of Lockwood Point. Aerial resources dropped water to cool hot spots on the north side of Fall Creek and elsewhere. Firefighters assessed structures in Whitewater Wilderness Ranch Estates and Elk Lake subdivision for necessary structure protection measures. North of the fire area, construction of a contingency line continued on the east side of White Bird Ridge. A night shift monitored fire behavior.
Today, hot and dry conditions will persist as ground crews concentrate efforts on the contingency line to the north. A point protection strategy is in place in Hillman and Boulder Creek residential areas, Elk Lake subdivision, and structures along the Highway 95 corridor south of the Idaho/Adams county line. Assessments and implementation of structure protection work will occur in Whitewater Wilderness Ranch Estates, Rapid River and Shingle Creek subdivisions, and structures within the Highway 95 corridor north of the county line. Dry thunderstorms are forecast this evening, with gusty and erratic winds.
Resources Threatened: Private property and structures in the Pollock, Pinehurst, Hillman Basin, Elk Lake, and Whitewater Wilderness Ranch Estates areas are threatened, as well as state and federal infrastructure (Highway 95) and natural resources.
Evacuations/Closures: Residents in the North Pollock, Elk Lake and Pinehurst areas remain in pre-evacuation status ("Be Set"). Some road and area closures remain in effect to provide for public safety. Residents in the general vicinity should remain vigilant and refer to the Sheriff's Office Facebook pages for any status updates. Both Idaho and Adams counties use AlertSense for emergency alerts. In Idaho County, call the Sheriff's Department @ 208-983-1100 to enroll; in Adams County, visit https://bit.ly/2AU0C5R to sign up. Additionally, the Nez Perce-Clearwater and Payette National Forests have area closures in effect, including portions of the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area (NRA); see https://bit.ly/2ATSand or the closures tab on Inciweb for more details.
Please observe posted speed limits along Hwy 95 adjacent to the fire and be aware of active fire traffic.
Temporary Flight Restrictions: Temporary flight restrictions (TFR) are in effect around the entire fire area. Temporary flight restrictions also apply to unmanned aircraft systems (drones), so if you fly, we can't!
Announcements: Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are in effect; use the following link for specific restriction information https://bit.ly/2ag2SUy . For public and firefighter safety, please adhere to all safety signage and speed reductions. Do not stop along the highway corridor near the fire. For road conditions and closures, dial 511 or 888-432-7623.
For smoke monitoring information, see https://wildlandfiresmoke.net/outlooks/.
For further information, please visit the following links:
Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5999
8/16/18 Rattlesnake Creek Fire Map
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Rabbit Foot Fire
Salmon-Challis National Forest
Date of Origin Thursday August 02nd, 2018 approx. 12:30 PM
Location 14 Nautical Miles South West of Salmon, ID
Cause Lightning/natural
Containment: 0%
Total Personnel 609
Size 26,294 Acres
Estimated Containment Date Wednesday October 31st, 2018 approx. 12:00 AM
August 16, 2018 Morning Update Rabbit Foot Fire
Summary: Yesterday was another active burning day and progress is being made implementing the full suppression strategy of containing and confining the fire. The feller-buncher work on Silver Creek Road to create a contingency line along the fire's western flank is almost complete. A feller-buncher is a large piece of equipment that can rapidly cut and stack standing trees. Hand crews and dozers continued work in the Moyer Basin area to connect the fire into the 2011Salt Fire, taking advantage of a change in fuel type change to slow or stop the fires progress. On the fire's south flanks crews worked to improve dozer line and hand line to connect to the Van Horn Fire burn scar, creating an anchor point. Resource Advisors coordinated with the Forest Service and fire personnel to develop strategies to create contingency lines on the eastern flank of the fire, while protecting valuable wildlife habitat. Structure teams continued the risk assessment of private and public infrastructure.
Planned Action for Today: The focus today will continue to be utilizing areas where roads, natural features, and changing fuel types can be used for establishing anchor points as well as constructing indirect fire lines. On the west side of the fire contingency line construction will continue, with stacking of trees cut by the feller-buncher and point protection implementation. On the northwest side of the fire between Panther Creek and Moyer Basin preparation continues for prospective burning operations when conditions allow. This burning is a tactical tool for slowing the fire's advance by removing fuel between the control lines and the fire. Contingency lines between Williams Lake and Twin Peaks, and in the Iron Creek and Hat Creek drainages, are being prepared as part of efforts to protect property in the Hwy 93 corridor. Firefighters and resources are working in areas where the potential for success is the highest, while providing for firefighter and public safety, and generating the least resource damage.
Weather: A Fire Weather Watch will be in effect Friday, as a low pressure system moves into the area today. There will be increasing atmospheric instability, and a possibility for isolated thunderstorms with limited potential for rain and increased chances of lightning. Afternoon wind speeds are expected to be 5-10 mph, with outflow winds near thunderstorms as high as 50 mph. The air will remain very dry, with humidity in the teens and a high probability of ignition from wind-driven embers. Temperatures are predicted to be in the upper 70's across the ridgetops while reaching the mid-80's in the valleys.
Closures: Stage One fire restrictions remain in effect on the Salmon-Challis National Forest, Bureau of Land Management, and State lands. Fire related area closure orders remain in effect and have expanded in response to the new fire growth. For more information on fire restrictions and area closures, visit Inciweb or the Salmon-Challis Facebook page. (https://www.facebook.com/salmonchallisnf/).
Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR):Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) for non-incident aircraft including drones will be updated to reflect fire growth on the south flank. Pilots see NOTAM #8/6037.
Evacuation Notices: The Lemhi County Sheriff's department will continue to notify residents regarding level 1 and level 2 pre-evacuations. Please contact the Sheriff's department for any questions related to evacuations at (208) 756-8980.
August 16 Infrared Map for Rabbit Foot Fire
August 16 Perimeter Map for Rabbit Foot Fire
Rabbit Foot Fire InciWeb link:
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Sharps Fire
Twin Falls District
Current as of 8/15/2018, 4:51:35 PM
Cause Human-caused
Date of Origin Sunday July 29th, 2018 approx. 11:15 AM
Location 6 miles east of Bellevue Idaho
Total Personnel 97
Size 64,853 Acres
Percent of Perimeter Contained 88%
Estimated Containment Date Friday September 21st, 2018 approx. 12:00 AM
The Sharps Fire was reported to South Idaho Dispatch at 11:15 Sunday morning, July 29. The fire was human-caused, a result of an exploding target near Sharps Canyon, 6 miles east of Bellevue, ID.
Southern Idaho Type 3 Team
This morning the BLM Shoshone Field Office and the Sawtooth National Forest both terminated their Area Closures surrounding the Sharps Fire.
Acres: 64,853
Containment: 88%
Crews on the north end of the fire are continuing to patrol, monitor and secure containment lines in Kale Creek and the Little Wood drainage. Fire suppression repair is under way along the western, southern and eastern perimeters and will continue over the next several days as crews work with heavy equipment to repair fire lines.
Road and trail closures remain in effect. Closed roads on the BLM include Upper Quigley Canyon and Cove Creek Roads. Closed roads on the Sawtooth National Forest include Baugh Creek #115A and Copper Creek #134. The following trails on the Sawtooth National Forest are also closed: Fisher Canyon, Porcupine Creek Kale Creek, Federal Gulch, Timber Draw and Iron Mine Creek (refer to Map).
Weather continues to be hot and dry in southern and central Idaho. Fire Restrictions Remain in Effect
For additional updates on the Sharps Fire visit Idaho Fire Info Facebook or Sawtooth National Forest Facebook pages.
Boise Crew 3 is repairing dozer line in the Cove Creek drainage.
Sharps Fire Area Closure Terminated, Roads and Trail Closure Put in Place
JEROME, ID – The Sawtooth National Forest will be terminating the Area Closure for the Sharps Fire and implementing an Area Road and Trail Closure. This Closure will be in effect until October 31, 2018 or until rescinded by the Sawtooth National Forest Supervisor. This closure is for the safety of firefighting personnel that continue to work in the area. It is also for the safety of the public. There are still hot spots in the fire area. As soon as it is safe the Forest will determine the opportunity to rescind the order.
National Forest System (NFS) Road #134 (Garfield/Copper Creek Road) Beginning at the Sawtooth National Forest boundary located in Township 3 North, Range 21 East, Section 11 continuing North/Northwesterly to the intersection of and including NFS Road 130 (Mormon Hill) and NFS Road 228 located in Township 3 North, Range 21 East, Section 10 ending at the terminus of NFS Road 130 and 228.
NFS Road #115A (Baugh Creek) Beginning at the Sawtooth National Forest boundary located in Township 3 North, Range 19 East, Section 13 continuing North/Northwesterly ending at the terminus located in Township 3 North, Range 19 East, Section 12.
NFS Road #116 Beginning at the Sawtooth National Forest boundary located in Township 3 North, Range 19 East, Section 14 continuing North ending at the terminus located in Township 3 North, Range 19 East, Section 11.
NFS Trail #172 (Porcupine Trail) The entire length of the trail is closed starting at the Sawtooth National Forest boundary located in Township 3 North, Range 20 East, Section 17 and continuing North to the intersection with NFS Trail #313 (Timber Draw Trail) located in Township 4 North, Range 19 East, Section 25.
NFS Trail #314 (Fisher Canyon Trail) The entire length of the trail is closed starting at the Federal Gulch campground located in Township 4 North, Range 19 East, Section 23 and continuing Westerly to the intersection with NFS Trail #173 and NFS Trail#170 (Long Gulch) located in Township 4 North, Range 20 East, Section 26.
NFS)Trail #178 (Kale Creek Trail) The entire length of the trail is closed starting at the Sawtooth National Forest boundary located in Township 3 North, Range 20 East, Section 14 and continuing North to the Mormon Hill Trail Head located in Township 4 North, Range 21 East, Section 32.
NFS Trail #169 (Federal Gulch Trail) The entire length of the trail is closed starting at the intersection with NFS Trail #169 (Federal Gulch) located in Township 4 North, Range 20 East, Section 24 and continuing South and then Northwest to the intersection with NFS Trail #169 (Federal Gulch Trail) located in Township 4 North, Range 20 East, Section 19.
NFS Trail #313 (Timber Draw Trail) The entire length of the trail is closed starting at the intersection with NFS Road #118 (East Fork of the Wood River) located in Township 4 North, Range 20 East, Section 8 and continuing West to the intersection with NFS Trail #173 located in Township 4 North, Range 20 East, Section 23.
NFS Trail #174 (Iron Mine Creek Trail) The entire length of the trail is closed starting at the NFS Road #118 (East Fork of the Wood River) located in Township 4 North, Range 20 East, Section 8 and continuing Westerly to the intersection with NFS Trail #173 and NFS Trail#170 (Long Gulch) located in Township 4 North, Range 20 East, Section 26.
The above described Roads and Trails, as shown on the attached map, are located on National Forest System lands within the administrative and proclaimed boundaries of the Ketchum Ranger District, Sawtooth National Forest, Blaine County, Idaho, Boise Meridian.
8.15.18 Sharps Fire – Sawtooth Road-Trail Closures
Sharps Fire Update for August 16, 2018. Crews continue to work on rehabilitation of suppression damage. Saturday August 18, 2018 a Type 4 organization will take over the fire. The area will be monitored and areas that need continued rehabilitation will be worked on. This will be the last update for the Sharps Fire. We want to thank everyone for the support that was extended to our firefighters and support personnel.
Sharps Fire InciWeb link:
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Chesterfield Fire Update
For Immediate Release: August 16, 2018 8 a.m.
Contact: Kelsey Griffee, 208-521-8709
Twitter: @BLMIdahoFire
Facebook: Idaho Fire Info
*Contingent on no change today, a final release will go out tonight once 100% containment is reported*
Start Date: 08/13/2018 early morning
Location and Jurisdiction: Approximately 1 mile north of Chesterfield Reservoir on Fort Hall Reservation, BLM and private.
Cause: Lightning
Fire Size: 2,380 acres (aerial mapping)
Percent Contained: 75%, containment estimated for 8/16/18
Fire Behavior: Fire is smoldering.
Structures Threatened: No structures threatened
Fuels and Terrain: Burning in grass and brush in steep terrain.
Fire Crews/Resources: 5 engines, 2 brush trucks, 1 20-person handcrew, 9 smokejumpers and 3 dozers.
Evacuations: No evacuations.
Closures: No closures.
Summary: Firefighters will continue securing the fire perimeter and mopping up today with the goal of full containment by end of shift today, August 16.
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August 16, 2018
Nationally, 101 large fires have burned nearly 1.8 million acres. The majority of the wildland fire activity continues to burn throughout the western states. Seven large fires were contained.
Weather: Critical fire weather conditions are expected across the western half of the Northern Rockies, eastern Oregon, and the northern Great Basin as a strengthening disturbance moves on shore and draws monsoonal moisture northward from the Four Corners region. The southern Sierra can once again expect isolated storms, mainly wet, in the afternoon. Slightly breezy westerly winds are possible along the Canadian border with northern Montana. Widely scattered dry and wet storms are expected along with abundant lightning activity. Further south, the monsoon over the Four Corners will remain very active; expect scattered wet storms in the afternoon. Temperatures across Texas will increase from previous days' highs as the high pressure ridge overhead strengthens. Further east, a developing cold front extending from Lake Erie south Mississippi will allow for scattered storms to develop and become organized by late afternoon.
|Fires: 11
|Acres: 156,564
|New: 0
|Contained: 0
|Fort Hall Agency
|5 miles northwest of Chesterfield
|Copper Mountain
|Idaho Panhandle National Forest
|4 miles east of Eastport
|Idaho Panhandle National Forest
|5 miles east of East Hope
|Salmon-Challis National Forest
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MATTAPOISETT — Stephen DeCosta, 66, of Mattapoisett passed away peacefully at home after a battle with cancer.
Born in Fall River, the son of the late Joseph and Irene (Isadore) DeCosta, he had lived in Mattapoisett since 2003.
He is survived by his son, William J. DeCosta and his wife Cherie (Gagnon) DeCosta of Fall River; his brothers, Rev. Joseph F. DeCosta of Killingworth, CT and Paul DeCosta of Fall River; his fiancee, Gail A. Joseph of Mattapoisett, and her children, Julie A. Joseph and Andrew J. Joseph and his companion Diana Boucher, all of Mattapoisett, and Angila M. Joseph and her companion Ryan Walker of New Bedford; and six much loved grandchildren, Ethan J.A. DeCosta, Amelia L. Joseph, Harley S. McMullen, Zoey L. Joseph, Caleb A. DeCosta, and Gabriel J. Joseph.
His Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Monday, October 7, 2019 at 11 AM at St. Anthony's Church, Mattapoisett. Visitation will be on Monday morning from 9-10:30 AM at the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd., Route 6, Mattapoisett.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to St Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
For directions and guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.


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Fungal skin infections may be commonly misdiagnosed, according to a survey in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.
George Washington University (GW) dermatologist Adam Friedman, MD and colleagues along with Therapeutics Clinical Research in San Diego, Calif. asked dermatologists to anonymously review 13 clinical images and determine whether or not the image was consistent with a fungal skin infection.
The majority of cases were only appropriately classified by 50 percent of participants, with only one of the cases correctly identified by 90 percent of the audience, the survey showed.
"It is crucial to push for proper and continued medical education on dermatophyte and other fungal skin infections to minimize misdiagnoses and ultimately curb disease impact," says Dr. Friedman, associate professor, director of the residency program, and director of translational research in the Department of Dermatology at the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences, in a news release.
The survey highlights the challenge of distinguishing between certain fungal skin infections and primary inflammatory conditions, and the ease with which one may miss the correct diagnosis.
"Secondary syphilis, annular psoriasis, and pityriasis rosea are among a few inflammatory skin diseases that mimic dermatophyte infections," says Dr. Friedman. "However, knowledge and training of bedside diagnostic techniques like potassium hydroxide preps during residency and beyond can combat misdiagnosis."
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The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel to the scene of this accident.
Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Grand Rapids, Michigan
Aviation Accident Factual Report - National Transportation Safety Board: https://app.ntsb.gov/pdf
Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board: https://dms.ntsb.gov/pubdms
Location: Ravenna, MI
Accident Number: CEN15LA235
Date & Time: 05/01/2015, 1225 CDT
Registration: N5606X
Aircraft: LATHROP STEVEN A B8M
Aircraft Damage: Destroyed
Defining Event: Controlled flight into terr/obj (CFIT)
Injuries: 1 Serious
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Personal
On May 1, 2015, about 1225 central daylight time, a homebuilt gyrocopter, N5606X, registered to the pilot/owner, was destroyed when it collided with power lines after a loss of engine power while maneuvering in the vicinity of Ravenna, Michigan. The private pilot, who was the sole occupant, sustained serious injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed in the vicinity and a flight plan was not filed. The local flight was being conducted under the provisions of Federal Code of Regulations Part 91. The flight originated from Riverview, Michigan, about 1125.
One witness reported that she heard a loud noise of a plane flying north. She further stated that she heard a loud booming sound and she looked up and saw black smoke. Another witness reported that he received a call from the pilot stating that he would be doing a slow fly-by in the area, about noon. The witness stated that he was outside several minutes after noon and that he heard the gyrocopter flying toward his home, looked up to the southeast, and saw the aircraft gliding toward the ground.
The FAA inspector who examined the accident site and wreckage, reported that the wreckage was resting in a deep ditch on the north side of Sherman Road near the intersection of Wunsch Road in Moorland Township near Ravenna, MI. Evidence at the accident site showed that the gyrocopter had impacted 30-foot high power lines, consequently breaking two of the lines. A power line pole on the north side of Sherman Road was broken and unattached to its base. The pilot's headgear showed thermal damage to the face shield and soot was evident inside of the shield and around the face relief of the helmet, consistent with electrical arcing. The helmet was found in a ditch just west of Wunsch Road about 40 feet from the wreckage.
The gyrocopter's rotor mast was broken off, about seat height. The rotor blades were coned upward consistent with low RPM and high loading. The trailing edges of the blades exhibited buckling between fasteners. One rotor blade had scuff marks on the bottom side. The other blade had buckling failure in the aft direction. One of the propeller blades of the pusher propeller was separated and was found about 50 yards beyond the wreckage. The broken blade leading edge exhibited leading edge marks consistent with contact with the broken power line wires.
The Volkswagen engine appeared to be mostly intact. The crank would rotate by hand, but was limited due to adjacent impact damage. Automotive gasoline was present in the fuel filter and some gas was dripping out of the carburetor when first responders arrived. The broken ends of the power lines showed some broom straw signatures, some cut failures, and some right angle bending near the wire failures. The wires consisted of five aluminum wires wrapped about a steel core.
The pilot stated on NTSB Form 6120 that as he slowed the engine to lower his altitude, he "got carb ice killing the engine [and] ran out of a place to land." The nearest weather reporting facility, located about 12 miles to the west of the accident site, reported a temperature of 16 degrees C and dew point of 4 degrees C, about 30 minutes prior to the accident. According to the Carburetor Icing Probability Chart, the aircraft would have been operating in conditions for moderate icing at cruise power and serious icing at descent power.
Pilot Information
Certificate: Private
Age: 67, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine Land
Seat Occupied: Center
Other Aircraft Rating(s): Gyroplane
Restraint Used: 3-point
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 3 With Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 07/02/2013
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent:
Flight Time: 500 hours (Total, all aircraft), 100 hours (Total, this make and model), 1 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)
Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information
Aircraft Manufacturer: LATHROP STEVEN A
Registration: N5606X
Model/Series: B8M NO SERIES
Aircraft Category: Gyroplane
Year of Manufacture: 2008
Amateur Built: Yes
Airworthiness Certificate: Experimental
Serial Number: 2
Landing Gear Type: Tricycle
Seats: 1
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 03/10/2015, Annual
Certified Max Gross Wt.:
Time Since Last Inspection: 3 Hours
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 400 Hours at time of accident
Engine Manufacturer: Volkswagon
ELT: Not installed
Engine Model/Series:
Registered Owner: On file
Rated Power: 65 hp
Operator: On file
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None
Meteorological Information and Flight Plan
Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: MKG, 628 ft msl
Observation Time: 1255 CDT
Distance from Accident Site: 12 Nautical Miles
Direction from Accident Site: 270°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Temperature/Dew Point: 16°C / 4°C
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility: 10 Miles
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 5 knots, 340°
Visibility (RVR):
Altimeter Setting: 30.15 inches Hg
Visibility (RVV):
Precipitation and Obscuration:
Departure Point: Riverview, MI
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Ravenna, MI (MKG)
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 1125 CDT
Type of Airspace:
Airport Information
Airport: Muskegon County Airport (MKG)
Runway Surface Type:
Airport Elevation: 628 ft
Runway Surface Condition: Vegetation
Runway Used: N/A
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width:
VFR Approach/Landing: Forced Landing
Wreckage and Impact Information
Crew Injuries: 1 Serious
Aircraft Damage: Destroyed
Passenger Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 Serious
Latitude, Longitude: 43.209167, 85.964722 (est)
Saturday, June 23, 2018
Bensen B-8M, N5606X: Accident occurred May 01, 2015 in Ravenna, Muskegon County, Michigan
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Taking Successful Photos of your Artwork for your Website Gallery
Artists Need Beautiful Photographs for their Websites
If you're an artist you need to present your artwork to it's best effect on your website. You can hire a professional photographer to photograph your work and you'll get beautiful results but it's expensive. Taking your own photographs that look great takes some time and work but it can be done.
This is photographing for web presentation, I don't have experience photographing for presentation in a traditional portfolio so if that's what you want I can't guarantee these methods will give you all the results you want.
To see more photos of my artwork check out my website Noadi's Art.
Links on Photographing Artwork
- How to Photograph Your Art
Tips on photographing art
- Photographing Works of Art, Tips & Techniques by Hawkinson Photography
As a service to the art community, we have produced this beginner's guide to photographing art.
- How To Photograph Artwork - Artists Resources Wiki
How To Photograph Artwork From Artists Resources Wiki. On this page are described 2 approaches to photographing artwork successfully.
- How to Photograph your Artwork for a Portfolio or the Internet
Every artist needs to keep visual records of their work. In this tutorial I'll explain exactly how to take great photos of your artwork, and cover a few basic steps in Photoshop that will get your images ready either for print or for uploading onto t
- The Handmade Business Blog: Photographing Your Work Part I
Basic Equipment
- The Handmade Business Blog: Photographing Your Work Part II
Backdrops and props.
Photo Ideas for Selling Online
Step One: Equipment
I recommend a good quality digital camera, which in the last few years have become very affordable. You could use a traditional film camera just as well but you get faster results with digital and can see immediately if you need to tweak your setup.
If your work is small you should make sure your camera has a macro setting (usually indicated by a flower symbol).
Second to a camera the most important tool you need is a tripod. No matter how steady your hand is it still will shake a little bit so to get a good crisp photo you need a tripod or at the minimum something to set the camera on to steady it like a cardboard box or table. I can't overstate how important it is to be able to stabilize your camera.
Equipment Links
- $1 Image Stabilizer For Any Camera - Lose The Tripod - Video
Don't be a slave to your tripod. Build this stabilizer and see how much better you photos and video can be. Get professional results. This instructional video shows you how to build your own stabilizer in 5 minutes for less than $1. It is super light
- Make your own Gorilla Pod - Instructables - DIY, How To, photography
The title says it all. If your unfamiliar with gorilla pods, they are tripods made with bendable coolant hose also known as segmented hose. They cost $22 to $55 to buy, but you can make your own for only a few dollars worth of parts. Lets get started
- DIY - Pocket Camera Tripod | DIYPhotography.net
The following article will demonstrate how to build a useful tripod that's easy to make and fits in your pocket. It uses stiff wire wrapped in electrical tape as legs, and taped to a bolt.
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Step Two: Lighting
Natural Light: The most beautiful lighting you will ever find is going to be from the sun, however the weather doesn't always cooperate. Try to avoid early morning, and evening sunlight as it's a bit reddish, and while it's very pretty it warps the colors of your work and you really want to try to capture it's true colors. Strong direct sunlight will also wash out the colors. Best is more diffuse light such as through a southern exposure window or on a slightly overcast day.
Creating your own lighting: Since Mother Nature doesn't always cooperate (and living in New England like I do that's frequent) you are going to have to create your own lighting sometimes. The best way to do this is to use a light tent. You can buy one or use one of the following links to find plans to build your own (don't worry it's easy).
Build your own Light Tent Plans
- White Trash Light Tent
Practically free temporary light tent plans.
- Super Simple Light Tent - Instructables
More elaborate permanent light tent but still very simple and easy to construct.
- lactose: Hobo DIY Softbox for Perfect Portraits
lactose: Hobo DIY Softbox for Perfect Portraits
- Light Box / Light Tent Photo Gallery by Bill Huber at pbase.com
Light Box / Light Tent Photo Gallery by Bill Huber at pbase.com
- Photographing small objects.
Some notes on taking pictures of hard-to-light, small objects such as jewelry.
Step Three: The Backdrop
There's really just one basic rule of creating a good backdrop for your artwork: it shouldn't distract the eye from your work.
The simplest backdrop you can use is often the best, a piece of matboard or fabric. Keep it simple, it should be a solid color that doesn't distract the eye. Neutrals are great, black, white, beige, are never going to detract from artwork. If you must have more color don't go really bright, you want your art to pop not the background so keep the background less vibrant in color than the artwork. Bedsheets work well so long as they are ironed well. My personal favorite is to use either bleached (white) or unbleached (creamy tan with darker flecks) muslin fabric which is typically only a couple dollars a yard and since it's a staple of sewing can be found at any fabric store. Another great alternative however a bit pricey is to use black velvet, it is just about the blackest fabric you can get and absorbs light well so you don't get the areas of light and dark in the background that you get with other fabrics.
Step Four: Taking your Photos
This is the simplest part. Set up the tripod in front of your work, position it and your artwork to the angle you like best. For a digital camera you should be taking photos at a high resolution even though you will be scaling them down for use on a website. Most digital cameras do a good job of automatically adjusting for the lighting but if you are using a film camera you may need to make camera adjustments for the lighting. If you are shooting from less than 3 feet away turn the macro setting on and take your picture.
Photo Studio Walk Through
Free Photo Editing Software
- IrfanView - Official Homepage - one of the most popular viewers ...
Simple program for batch conversions, cropping, and resizing images.
- GIMP - The GNU Image Manipulation Program
Powerful opensource image editing program.
- Picasa
Find, organize and share your photos. Picasa is a free software download from Google that helps you: Locate and organize all the photos on your computer. Edit and add effects to your photos.
Photo Editing Tutorials
- How to edit product photos for a white background
After taking photos of your product, you'll need to edit your photos. Here's how to edit product photos for a white background in ONE minute.
- Tutorial: How to Photoshop e-commerce product photos in 3 simple steps (Isolating on white backgroun
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- GIMP - Tutorials
- Make your Photos Sparkle with GIMP
- Using Photoshop's Healing Brush, Smart Blur, Despeckle Filter, and Color Replacer
In this tutorial I'm going to show you the Photoshop tools that I use when fixing problems in my digital images. You may have used some of these tools before (like the Healing Brush) but it's more than likely that a few will be completely new to you.
Reader Feedback - Leave any comments, questions, or criticism you might have. I appreciate it all.
You can resize your pictures and images without changing their quality. There is no need to install any additional software on your computer to make Simple Image Resizer do its job
The online image Resizer helps you optimize photos for web or email. Easy to use. Amazing results.
Very insightful, great lens!
Impressive lens, thumbs up
Thank you for breaking this down into simple steps! I really appreciate it! And as someone who works both in the arts and the lighting industry, I will say I'm glad you included lighting as an important step. You can make the most beautiful work in the world, but if no one can see it....what's the point. Anyway, thanks for the great lens!
Very informative!
Learned a lot..Thanks for being so kind enough sharing those tips.
thanks for the useful tips
Thanks for the great tips, specifically the light tent plans.
Question: Right now am taking pictures of my gift baskets and putting them on my site: www.basketsgalorebysylvia.com. I was told by a few who also take the same type pictures to try it this way and I have been doing it this way, but they still don't come out right most of the time, this what they told me: Put one light on each side/using round flood litght/100 watts and one in front about four or five feet away, turning all of them to the celling, am using Four prix digita. I try to position the lights different ways, so am taking four or five shots of product in order to get the one that's ok, then I go back to my program and try and lighten up the photo. The gift basket exchange told me to take them outside, but it seems that I still have to take my lights with me and set-up. I really want to have a good presentation, with a business look.
Great tips and a great lens. 5 stars!
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I saw him there. Evaluating the menu.
I think a better thing to say would be, I felt him there. There was a pull, like a tug on my soul.
I almost asked him to have dinner with me…
But that would be silly, wouldn't it?
To ask a stranger to share a meal with you…
I was in Atlanta for a conference.
It was Day 2 – a very full day – and I was over the peopling. OVER IT.
It was dinner time and instead of connecting with other attendees to continue the networking fest, I retreated into my room for some peace and quiet to research what kind of options were available. By foot, if possible. I knew a walk would help clear my head, and the weather was nice. And even though I wasn't familiar with the area, it was light and active enough that I didn't need to feel too vulnerable.
A Google Maps search revealed a farm-to-table establishment close by, and that was my ticket to escape the space.
We were both hovering close to the ordering station. I was there first, so should have been ahead of him "in line," but I was trying to figure out what I wanted from the menu (read: I was trying not to order all the food).
I looked at him and said, "Hey. This is my first time here. Please don't wait for me. I'm still trying to figure it all out."
"Oh, yea? It's my first time too," he said pleasantly with a hint of curiosity.
And we retreated back into our shells, eyes on the menu.
I sat down with a sigh, because even though I wanted to be alone, I felt like the table was really empty.
Maybe I should have asked him to sit with me. He seemed nice enough…
But I missed the moment. And that was fine. There were plenty of reasons why I shouldn't have asked him to join me. I pulled out my phone, took some pictures, started working on some social posts – you know, all the things we do these days when we're alone at a meal.
I felt him – his presence – before I heard him talk.
"Ah…are you alone? Would you mind company?"
Oh, how I grinned.
The Universe gets its way – even when we get in the way.
We shared time and space.
We shared food.
We shared friendship.
It was like this moment in time when it didn't matter that we didn't know each other. We talked about growing up, employment, love, drugs, consequences.
When the meal was done, we walked together towards where his car was parked, and we lingered under the parking deck light – not wanting to break this moment.
So many next steps were possible…
The want of continued connection was tangible…
We hugged. Swapped numbers. And I walked away.
Knowing deep down that it was the right path, on so many levels.
But still letting myself feel sad about it.
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Since the attempted assassin of Ronald Reagan has been released, I'll reprise my review of Rawhide Down from my original post, slightly altered at the start.
One of my picks for best non-fiction is Rawhide Down: The Near Assassination of President Reagan by Del Quentin Wilber. I remember when the news came in that President Reagan had been shot. On March 30, 1981, a gunman opened fire on Reagan with explosive bullets, one of which ricocheted off the presidential limousine and entered Reagan's chest. Fortunately, it didn't explode.
Reagan survived, but did you know:
-The Secret Service did not have professional training until relatively recently. That's why during the Kennedy shooting the driver slowed down after the first shot, the way anyone would.
-When Reagan was in the OR, he took the oxygen mask off his face and quipped, "I hope you're all Republicans." This assured the nation that he was all right. In reality he was in great pain at that moment, and he had almost died.
-A doctor in the hospital responded to the call, looked the patient over, then was shocked when he saw the face. The patient was President Reagan. Then he realized there were all these men in suits standing around.
-Another doctor was operating on the president. He looked up and asked if anyone else had been shot. What was going on outside? Had World War III started? The men in suits stared back at him, saying nothing.
-Nurses stayed with Reagan around the clock, often after their shifts were done. He passed funny notes to them, endless jokes and quips written in weak handwriting.
This is a fantastic book on a crucial moment in history. Wilber notes how professional the Secret Service was: In all the transcripts of their radio calls that day, they never said that the president was shot, or that Reagan was down. He had to be referred to by his code name of Rawhide.


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इस मुस्लिम कांग्रेसी नेता ने हिंदू पुलिसवालों को जबरन बचा हुआ खाना खिलाय...
Four photos of the same man are walking on social media for several days. These pictures show that food is served in banana leaves on the table and a man is feeding the baridas one by one with his own hands. These photographs are being spread out by saying that this Muslim leader has forced the Hindu police to release the remains on the leaf. These leaders are Food and Supply Minister of Karnataka, Zameer Ahmad Khan.
The handwriting named Ex-Secular on Twitter has written - Congress Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Jamir Ahmed in Karnataka has forced the Hindu police force to remain alive during an event. It is a matter of note that in the Followers of Twitter Twitter, there are also Union Ministers Giriraj Singh, Piyush Goyal, Ram Kripal Yadav and Vijay Goyal, along with Prime Minister Modi himself. So is this true? Do not even throw these pictures? So the answer is that these pictures are not a feat. But the story that is being told with it is completely false.
The check team contacted the minister Zamir himself and asked what the truth of these pictures is. The minister said that the photographs are not faded and they were taken to Mysore on October 10 where they went to inaugurate a food festival. These events were happening in Scouts and Guide Ground in Mysore. Describing the truth of feeding the police, the 51-year-old Congressman said, "I have been doing this for 20 years. Even before entering politics, whenever I go to a public function, I feed others with my own hands and eat myself with others. This increases brotherhood. In this function, I was eating dinner with blind children and during that time I fed the rest of the people including the policeman
In order to investigate this claim of conscience, we have also explored this leader's Facebook page, where the video of that event is present, and Zamir is offering a lot of people the sweet name obbattu. There are many more such videos on their timeline so that it is clear that conscience has a good sense of humor to everyone. In addition to Zamin Ahmed, in many media reports, these works have been combined with mutual goodwill is. So it is clear that many may feel that something can be upsetting to feed some with their hands but it is absolutely wrong to give it religious angles here