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AND SO, the end is nigh. After a quarter of a century (just let that sink in for a minute), the Boyzone boys are calling it a day, and this time they mean it.
"We'd like to go out on a high and not let those memories just dwindle and fade away," says Ronan Keating. "We want to celebrate the life of the five of us in the band."
That five being Keith Duffy, 44, Mikey Graham, 46, Ronan, 41, Shane Lynch, 42, and Stephen Gately, who passed away from a congenital heart defect in October 2009 aged just 33.
Put together by Louis Walsh in 1993, they were barely out of school when they were catapulted to the top of the pop charts with early hits like Love Me For A Reason, Words and No Matter What.
But after seven years, amid acrimony and exhaustion, they took a "break", which became a split. They then reformed in 2007, and have notched up five No.1 albums. This week they release their seventh studio album Thank You And Goodnight to coincide with their last ever tour. And the boys are adamant that this is it.
"We're over it. We have to call it a day," Shane tells us matter-of-factly. "Look, none of us really wanted it to end, in our hearts, if you want to be that blunt about it. We know that last gig is going to be absolutely horrible, but for now, this road we're going down is a massive celebration. At some point you just have to call it a day, and that's what we're doing."
Now all settled down with families (they have 10 children between them), as they reminisce about their years together, the finality seems to dawn on them. Drawing that line under Boyzone means accepting they're older, slightly worn out, and that the fun has finished. It really is the end of an era.
How long has the big farewell been in the making?
Keith: 24 and a half years!
Ronan: Two years, really.
K: In 2015, we started talking about doing something for our 25th anniversary. We started off as a boy band, we never ever expected to still be around 25 years later. We want to go out and be remembered for the successful band that we were and leave a little bit in the barrel for somebody else.
R: It's dignified. Having your integrity and your dignity, it's what you do.
Shane: Personally, I've never thought about being remembered in any way.
K: OK, forget what I just said!
How have your relationships changed over the years?
Mikey: We were five working-class boys plucked from obscurity and put on a pedestal, so it was difficult to get used to that, and also getting to know each other. We had problems sometimes, disagreements of different types.
What's the biggest disagreement you've had?
M: I just have vague memories of different dressing rooms around the world when we'd be tired and there'd be a shouting match. But we were never physical with each other, we did it all verbally. Sometimes it would be finished in a second, sometimes it might take a bloody year. We were all so young and naive, it just takes time to grow up and it's difficult to grow up in the public eye.
How did losing Stephen change you as people?
M: Initially, we were all in disbelief and numbed by it. It still feels like yesterday, it really does. We miss him dreadfully and still can't believe he's not with us. We try to keep his memory alive as much as possible, especially on stage.
Did it make you re-evaluate your own lives?
M: Yes, and your own mortality as well. When you're younger, you've got a bulletproof state of mind. That was shattered when Stephen passed.
R: It brought us closer together as people, and we realised how important we were in each other's lives.
Why did you take a break in 2000?
S: I was in self-destruct mode. We were at the end of our tether with each other. It was getting into mayhem and carnage and, personally, the best thing that happened to me was that we called it a day then. I didn't recognise it at the time, but looking back, thank god it happened. I was destroyed, absolutely exhausted. I never came out of my house for months… I don't know if you call it reclusive or depressed, but at 21, 22, you don't know what it is, you just don't want to see the world.
You had initially decided to take a year off, right?
K: We'd made that decision, but then we had a big meeting in America and were told we were going to be made the priority act to be broken, over the Backstreet Boys, over *NSYNC, over the Spice Girls, I was like: "Holy s**t, we're going to break America!" But then we had to tell these people: "Sorry, we've decided to break up." They got pretty annoyed with us, I remember.
How did that make you feel?
K: I was frustrated for a long time. And I suppose I was childish and I blamed Ronan, Stephen and Mikey for wanting solo careers. But looking back now, I think we all needed a break.
R: It was the right thing for all of us, but I went straight into recording an album and promoting and touring. I just kept doing what I was doing, but I didn't have the lads there, which was tough. We had planned to get back together again, but I continued the break longer. I didn't come back to the band as soon as we had talked about, which I regret.
Why do you regret that, Ronan?
R: I went from one train to another – I jumped. And when you're on that juggernaut and you've got blinkers on, you just keep going. I thought I'd go away and make one album but it was extended. The album did so well and they wanted another album. I was on a high. You make hay while the sun shines and I was doing it and you think about yourself, that's what you do. But anyway…
S: It was good that Ro continued that train because it allowed us all to create our own ripples in a new world. It made us find ourselves and if we had just slipped back into the band a couple of years later, I wouldn't be the guy I am today, so it was the right thing to do.
You were all so young when Boyzone started. Looking back, what advice would you give yourselves?
R: Have more fun. I took it very seriously for the first six years.
K: I would have said: "Calm the f**k down!" I was always boisterous and hyper. To be honest with you, I was actually very shy. I used to try to rebel against the shyness and unfortunately, that was the perception everyone got from me.
S: I'd say listen to my dad a little bit more and not think that I was Charlie Big Balls. Once you turn 14 you think you know it all, but then you become a pop star and you definitely f**king know everything, and then before you know it, you don't know your arse from your elbow.
What's next for everyone?
M: I'll be constantly writing and producing with various artists and producers. The studio is my home ground, it's where I most come alive, apart from on stage with the band.
K: A couple of years ago, I started working with Brian McFadden and we'll record our debut album next May. My passion is acting and theatre work, but you don't make much money from doing theatre – £700 a week. At the moment, the music business pays me more, and when it affords me the ability, I'll go back and do more theatre.
S: I'll continue to do what I always do and that's make TV shows, mostly motorsport-based, and continue various businesses I run. A regular life for me.
R: I'm going to start writing a new album – I might go to Nashville. Also recording and touring, and there's a film that might happen in the spring.
How will your last ever show be?
S: Horrible.
M: To hear someone say that back to me, that's the first time I've actually ever felt something about it.
K: It is a sad time, the reality of it is upsetting. We have a great time just the four of us in the back of a van or hotel room, and it's like a therapy session when we're together because we know each other inside out and backwards. We've had all the highs and some of the biggest lows together. It is tough because you become a little bit institutionalised by each other. It'll be like taking the stabilisers off your bike before you learn to ride it. That's what it feels like.
– Boyzone's album Thank You And Goodnight is out on Friday. For tickets to their 2019 tour, visit Bookingsdirect.com.
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- Styling: Nana Acheampong.


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Babe, Terror | Fadechase Marathon
Glue Moon Records (CS/DL)
Review by Giuseppe Pisano
The Brazilian producer Claudio Szynkier, known as Babe, Terror strikes back once more with a very laidback yet solid release for the American label Glue Moon Records: Fadechase Marathon. The album's very beginning, Hazelon, carefully builds the idea of a modern-times urban ritualistic experience and it does it very directly, without any fuss. Bass and snare pulled out the mix, a good preamble to the colourful perdition we are about to experience.
From there on, Fadechase Marathon sounds like one of those poorly planned nights out in a city you don't really know, one that provides the best and most confused memories. With a strong degree of seeming randomness we are carried along the way of unexpected behaviours and blurry environments. Just like in real life, nothing is really under control, nothing totally predictable. Crooked rhythms and loops take us on an urban journey as we trip and stumble in our drunk walk. Things, sounds and words jump in and out of our reach, sometimes faring as background elements, some other appearing right on our face, and our perception of depth and space gets twisted. These flashing gestures leave trails behind them that fade as slow as our reaction time to them.
The beats are dry and basic, with a retro colour and simple percussive elements. The way they are placed, always so close, succeed in properly punching on our body. The contrast they create with the other music elements that float around them still creates a strong balance that got me thinking back to the Raw Cut series from Motor City Drum Ensemble. Not everything sounds so pushy though, tracks like Amagansset and Engine Superbolt offer some relief, the piano gently takes us into a closed secure place, a shelter. This gives us time to rest and take a breath before being blasted out again.
The artwork perfectly resembles the sound content of the album, noisy and chaotic landscapes in which events and people blend and mingle in an apparent unorganized way. The crowded space in which we roam is completely washed with neon lights and the shadows of the night transform faces around us. The last evasive traces of humanity we hear are the slow evolving unrecognizable voices mashing around us.
Altogether we can say that Fadechase Marathon is a nice example of good ways to include retro aesthetics in beats. Vaporwave elements appear but are not treated as archaeological artifacts to be displayed in a digital era museum and the lo-fi components are not there as an allegory for technology and the hyper-speed modernism.


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I wanted to try writing in the present tense again, and I wanted to try for something a little funny. I'm hoping I accomplished the funny part. Just a little.
I get migraines. The aura I gave Donna is the aura I get about a half hour to 45 minutes before the headache lands. Maxalt is the prescription my doctor gave me. Wonderful stuff. I used to have to stay in a dark room for a day and take 3 Advil every six hours to have basic functions. Now it's 45 minutes of eye stuff, a two hour nap, Maxalt, and I'm good to go.
I am a massive arachnophobe. Having 200+ black widow spiders on you will do that to you. >_> Long story. Very long story. Involves an attic, my father, and a mayonnaise jar he was using to house said spiders. *shudders* It. Was. Horrible.
As always, I don't own Ten, Donna or Doctor Who. The BBC does. Please read and enjoy...
That is not happening now however. Now they are in the Torchwood hub, visiting Jack, Gwen, and Ianto. The TARDIS is up on the Plass refueling, the Doctor is off with Ianto in the archives looking at the whatchamacallits that have fallen through the rift, Jack is entertaining Belle with a computer and music from all over the universe, and Donna is sitting on the couch with a cup of tea, attempting to have a conversation with Gwen. Which is not going well. Donna has discovered she and Gwen have nothing in common, and she thinks she might be getting a headache from hearing every last detail about Rhys. A light in the corner of her eye draws her attention as it gives a brief twinkle.
She blinks, focusing on a clock across the hub and when half of it seems to disappear, she knows what's happening. Groaning a little, she draws the attention of Jack, who comes right over. She asks him if she can lie down somewhere dark as a migraine is making itself known. He takes her to his office, and then to his room below it, where he has a camp bed. She takes out the Maxalt packet she carries everywhere (bigger on the inside pockets are lovely), takes the pill and lays down, assuring Jack she's fine, it's just a migraine and she'll be as good as new in about two hours or so. He nods, tells her he'll be right upstairs if she needs anything, and the Doctor is…he stops and shrugs, saying the Doctor is right there apparently.
The Doctor climbs down the ladder, says Gwen told him something was wrong, and he came to check. She assures him it's only a migraine and he can go back to ogling the rift stuff. He offers to rub her temples, but she passes saying they came to see their friends, so one of them besides Belle should be out there. He frowns, but agrees, but not without pressing a kiss to her lips. She kisses back, a couple more lingering kisses, then she shoos him up the ladder. A few minutes later, she drops off into sleep.
When she awakens, she looks at the small clock Jack has on the stand next to the bed. She's been asleep for two and a half hours. She yawns, stretches, and is relieved to feel that the migraine is now a small ache she can successfully ignore. Then something on the ceiling catches her eye. It's not huge, but it's not small either. And it's just there. In the middle of the ceiling. Watching her.
Donna dislikes spiders. Not just because a former fiancé tried to feed her to a giant spider (arachnid like being technically, but a spider all the same), but because spiders are just creepy. Too many legs, too many eyes, and some of them have these bulbous bodies that belong in Steven King novels, not in nature. They can move so quickly and other times they just hunker down in the corners between the wall and ceiling and stare at you. She knows they're not actually staring at her precisely, but they give that feeling.
The thing above her on the ceiling now, is definitely a spider. It's got the eight legs, and the same look as Earth spiders, but still. This is Torchwood. It's on a rift. Who knows what kinds of insects and arachnids come through that rift. Jack, Ianto, and Gwen can't catch everything can they? She sucks in a breath and gets off the bed, going to the chair nearby. She thinks this is probably a stupid idea, but she pushes the chair nearer to the bed, and stands on it. Peering closer, she decides that yes this certainly is a spider.
The spider chooses that moment to run forwards towards her. She shrieks and tries to jump off the chair only to catch her foot on the back of it, and she tumbles to the bed, and then the floor. Footsteps are heard, and soon Jack's little room has three men stumbling into it from the ladder. The Doctor goes to her side immediately asking her what's wrong, and what she's looking at, because she's got her eyes on the ceiling. No way is she taking her eyes off that eight legged little freak. She points, and the Doctor, Ianto, and Jack see the spider has stopped moving, and is standing still once more.
Jack goes for a fly swatter he's got in the bathroom, but the Doctor waves him off, and pulls a jar out of his pocket (a jar? An empty jar? Really?) and catches the spider with it. He puts a lid on the jar and holds it up to his face. "Oh, you are gorgeous, you are," he coos to it, making Jack snort, Ianto roll his eyes, and Donna glare.
"It tried to attack me," she growls.
"Attack you?" the Doctor says, with his eyebrows raised. "He was probably more scared of you than you were of him," he turned back to the jar, where the spider sits almost sedately. "Weren't you, you lovely little thing? Did the mean lady scare you?" he turns the jar in his hands, then jumps as the spider makes a sudden move, the jar falling to the floor and shattering, the spider hightailing it across the floor for the bed. The Doctor crouches on the floor next to the bed, still cooing to it. Donna gets back on the bed, and sits in the middle of it, wanting no part of her body on the floor with a potentially homicidal arachnid running loose.
The Doctor is halfway under the bed, when he lets out a squawk, bangs his head on the bed frame, and backs up quickly. He leaps onto the bed, and when the spider runs out from the other side, he aims his sonic and fries the beast. He proceeds to glare at the black spot that moments before had been a spider.
"Lovely little thing?" Donna asks him after a few moments.
"It ran at me," the Doctor mutters, rubbing his head where he banged it. "I saved it's life and it repaid me by trying to bite my nose."
This is met with general laughter, that even the Doctor joins in on, though it does irk him just a little. But then he eyes the black spot again. Perhaps Donna's aversion to spiders isn't all that unreasonable…


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On May 29th 2015 when Deacon Udom Emmanuel was sworn in as the Executive Governor of AkwaIbom State, he promised to transform Akwa Ibom into a destination of choice. Two years on, he has been able to prove that despite the current economic recession much can still be achieved.
According to the Caretaker Chairman of Eket/ ALGON Chairman, Akwa Ibom State, during a brief with press men, he asserted that within the past two years, Akwa Ibom has witnessed a revolution in industrialization, agriculture, road infrastructural network, education, etc and Eket is not left out.
He stated that during the campaign tour of His Excellency, Decon. Udom Emmanuel in 2014; then as a governorship candidate of the PDP, he assured Eket people that before the end of his first four years in office, those who had left Eket for this period of time will miss their way on arrival.
"Today, visitors can attest to the fact that Gov. Udom Emmanuel has kept to his promises by providing dividends of democracy to the people of Eket L.G.A." Frank stated.
He reiterated that Eket Local Government that had long been neglected since the inception of democracy in 1999 is experiencing a facelift that Eket generations unborn will come to appreciate Gov. Udom Emmanuel even in absentia.
Hon. Frank said that Governor Emmanuel's promise fulfillment to Eket people is proven in the commissioning of Eket-Ibeno road and has also signposted his desire to give Eket its rightful place in the comity of states.
"It should be noted that the Eket-Ibeno road was one of the first project that Deacon Udom Emmanuel initiated on assumption of office in 2015 and today it is completed, the ongoing remodeling of Eket Urban i.e.Atabong, Idua, Etebi, Asang, Gracebill, Hospital road with an underground/surface storm drainage system meant to mitigate the challenge of flooding in Eket metropolis, which has attained 70% completion of the phase 1 is alsoanother prove that Eket's development is Governor Udom's priority" – Archibong stated
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|The Brazen Head
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Set up in 1998, the Brazen Head has expanded into seven book-lined rooms in this old house, covering most subjects, with particular strengths in Children's Classics, Art and Literature. With plenty of nooks and crannies to find elusive bargains, and new books arriving every week, we have quickly built up a loyal following of dedicated collectors.
We are located in the celebrated North Norfolk coastal village of Burnham Market, between Kings Lynn and Cromer, near Nelson's birthplace at Burnham Thorpe. A leisurely browse in the Brazen Head is a must for every visitor, and an experience that is becoming harder to find in these days of Internet buying.
As the Eastern Daily Press wrote of Burnham Market in its magazine Norfolk for August 2011: ...there are hip little gems from the Brazen Head Bookshop, and its antiquarian finds...
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Happy Bonfire weekend everybody! We're off to the Bedford Blues Rugby Club this evening and Ive been out buying scarves, gloves and hats for the family so we're all toasty warm. One thing we can't pick up in the shop is a pain free neck to watch the displays. I treated a lot of neck pain patients this week and we joked about how I need to get them ready for the weekends fireworks.
Neck Pain
Neck pain is a very common problem that I treat. Muscles and joints can become tight and painful from working at our computers, looking down at our phones or even a very stressful time.
Heat can help to relax our muscles, but sometimes we need a little bit more help. I can work on tight painful tissues, relaxing muscles and opening up, or balancing joints that are a little stressed or cranky. Hopefully I'll see some of you at the fireworks!


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Welcome to my blog. I've noticed a spike in traffic to this site in the past couple of weeks and I'm pretty sure it's because of the lovely and amazing websites Active Patience and The Builder's Wife that have sent you guys my way. Just as a re-cap, I've been guest blogging on these sites and another one (and always looking for more so I can spread my message of total world domination). That's the only thing I have changed in my habits.
So, I wanted to welcome the new people and give you a little run through as to what goes on here.
My name is April and I am a self-published author of six books (jump over to the book page and see just how crazy it can get in my head).
I've been blogging for over two years about anything and everything; anime/book/film reviews, poetry, book releases, and my two serialised blog stories. Frisky Friday, which is on hiatus until the characters stop annoying me, and Lady of the House that goes up every Friday. To read the full story for Frisky follow this link https://tablo.io/april-klasen/frisky-friday and to read the full story of Lady of the House follow this one https://tablo.io/april-klasen/lady-of-the-house
I have a Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/user?u=3025268&ty=h&u=3025268 please jump over and have a look at the art projects I am putting together.
I think that is everything. Hope you have fun reading through the oddness of my mind.
See you,
April x


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ABC's critically-acclaimed anthology series returns with a brutally honest portrayal of another cruel kept secret in our country. In its third season, American Crime has garnered a following, but not enough to be a ratings darling. However viewers return for the quality of the narrative and the performances. With a cast boasting the likes of Felicity Huffman, Regina King, Timothy Hutton, and season newbie Sandra Oh, it's sure to be must-see TV on Sunday evenings.
Like the two seasons before it, Crime elects a new stain of American life as its focus. This season can be categorized under two main themes: human trafficking and illegal immigration.
The scenes are painstakingly taut, from camera angles to the purposely short dialogue. Nothing is romanticized. You forget you're watching a show as it feels more like being a fly on the wall somewhere in Not-That-Far, USA. The opening scene of Mexican immigrants crossing the border immediately evokes sentiments for our country's current position on border control. A worker on his way to new living quarters, shortly after accepting a job, sees the corpse of a man who's trek for a better life failed. A young girl getting her makeup done at a department store counter, lying about the identity of her time-conscious male companion. She'll later wipe the makeup off upon request from a paying customer in a desolate hotel room.
This season intends on analyzing every angle of these monstrosities: from the rich farmers who hire illegal immigrants to compete with larger business; to the childless social worker who fights for victims of the sex slave trade. It's uncomfortable and ugly. Grossly un-American, and yet painfully ours as much as apple pie. It's what great art is supposed to do.


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Adopting a Boxer can be rewarding. One look into those brown eyes, and you know you have a friend for life. If you have previously owned a boxer, then you know what the breed is like - energetic, loyal, and not a little bit goofy sometimes.
But if you haven't had a boxer before, you might have a lot of questions. The information in the pages below may help you to learn more about boxers, as well as the adoption process.
When you are ready, complete the Adoption Application and submit it to BAR. Someone will contact you once it has been reviewed.
After your adoption is complete, keep us up to date with your dog's progress! We love to hear how the dogs we've helped are doing!


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June 2018
Sharjah Airport Authority (SAA) has signed three agreements worth approximately Dh100 million ($27.2 million) for the ongoing comprehensive expansion of its airport, a media report said.
The contracts include the award of consultancy services to ADP Ingénierie, a French company that specialises in airport architecture and engineering, reported Emirates news agency Wam.
According to the agreements, ADP Ingeniere will be responsible for design and construction supervision of the Sharjah International Airport (SIA) expansion project.
Core Engineering Consultancy has been appointed to oversee and manage the demolition of existing affected structures, while the design-build of a new sewage treatment plant was awarded to Metito Overseas.
ADP Ingénierie will provide consultancy services to the project management team during the design and implementation phase in order to achieve the targeted passenger handling capacity in the expansion programme and the level of service set by SIA.
Core Engineering Consultancy will provide consultancy services for the design, construction and supervision of professional services for the new GSE vehicle maintenance facility, SAA Department of Purchasing and Engineering Building Compass, aircraft hardstands with the addition of 12 remote aircraft hardstands apron pads, inbound road network and supervision for the demolition of existing affected structures.
Metito Overseas will undertake the design-build of the new sewage treatment plant and associated works, an effluent processing and treatment facility with a capacity of 3,000 cu m per day and provisions for future expansion to 4,500 cu m per day.
Parsons Overseas was appointed by SIA in May 2017 as project and programme manager of the expansion programme which is estimated to cost Dh1.5 billion ($408 million). The expansion, being implemented over several phases, includes constructing new terminals for arrivals and departures, as well as aircraft hardstands and connecting them to the existing building, and constructing roads to the airport.


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it is suitable both for the experienced and inexperienced artists who want to develop their work in performance and an insight the practice artist duo VestAndPage (Germany/Italy).
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VestAndPage (Verena Stenke & Andrea Pagnes)
Workshop: "Fragile Limits
Date: 3 and 4 May 2011
Venue: The Substation
Program Schedule:
Tuesday 3rd May –
10am to 1pm Classroom
1pm to 2pm Lunch
2pm to 6pm Dance Studio
Wednesday 4th May
9am to 5pm Dance Studio
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It offers a key to understand how a performance artist can approach through a process of making a performative piece.
– During the exercises in different conditions the participants are being provided with tools and conceive, create and realize a performance, using mainly the own body as a tool. The exercises are aimed to touch and develop our most human inner sensors in order to activate memories, and to open our perception to transform pure ideas into a concrete, primarily real action.
– Further, the goal is to get distance from the mere being "virtuous" by establishing, evaluating, and energizing the personal action in one's self.
The workshop result will be the presentation of each participant's performance.
organized by
supported by
The Artists Village, Singapore
The Substation, Singapore
National Arts Council, Singapore


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Log In and Add $1.37 +0.06 (+4.58 %) (As of 12/15/2019 07:46 AM ET) Add Compare Today's Range$1.28Now: $1.37▼$1.3750-Day Range$1.19MA: $1.43▼$1.9752-Week Range$1.11Now: $1.37▼$2.68Volume778,149 shsAverage Volume668,184 shsMarket Capitalization$171.99 millionP/E RatioN/ADividend YieldN/ABeta1.73 ProfileAnalyst RatingsAdvanced ChartEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsSocial Media Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on LinkedInShare on RedditShare on StocktwitsPrint this articleShare by Email TETRA Technologies, Inc, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a diversified oil and gas services company. The company's Completion Fluids segment manufactures and markets clear brine fluids, additives, and associated products and services to the oil and gas industry for use in well drilling, completion, and workover operations in the United States, as well as in Latin America, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. Read More… Industry, Sector and Symbol Stock Exchange NYSE Industry Crude petroleum & natural gas Sub-IndustryOil & Gas Equipment & Services SectorOils/Energy Current SymbolNYSE:TTI Previous Symbol CUSIP88162F10 CIK844965 Webhttp://www.tetratec.com/ Phone281-367-1983Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio3.31 Current Ratio1.74 Quick Ratio1.07Price-To-Earnings Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E GrowthN/A Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$998.78 million Price / Sales0.17 Cash Flow$0.95 per share Price / Cash Flow1.44 Book Value$2.49 per share Price / Book0.55Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($0.05) Net Income$-61,620,000.00 Net Margins-2.70% Return on Equity-3.75% Return on Assets-0.78%Miscellaneous Employees2,900 Outstanding Shares125,540,000Market Cap$171.99 million Next Earnings Date2/27/2020 (Estimated) OptionableOptionable Receive TTI News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for TTI and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. TTI Rates by TradingView TETRA Technologies (NYSE:TTI) Frequently Asked Questions What is TETRA Technologies' stock symbol? TETRA Technologies trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "TTI." How were TETRA Technologies' earnings last quarter? TETRA Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:TTI) issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, November, 7th. The oil and gas company reported ($0.02) EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.01 by $0.03. The oil and gas company had revenue of $245.95 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $276.47 million. TETRA Technologies had a negative net margin of 2.70% and a negative return on equity of 3.75%. The business's revenue for the quarter was down 4.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted ($0.02) earnings per share. View TETRA Technologies' Earnings History. When is TETRA Technologies' next earnings date? 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Media headlines about TTI stock have trended somewhat negative on Sunday, according to InfoTrie. InfoTrie scores the sentiment of press coverage by analyzing more than six thousand news and blog sources. The firm ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of negative five to positive five, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. TETRA Technologies earned a news impact score of -1.0 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave media stories about the oil and gas company a news buzz of 10.0 out of 10, indicating that recent press coverage is extremely likely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the next few days. View News Stories for TETRA Technologies. Are investors shorting TETRA Technologies? TETRA Technologies saw a decrease in short interest in the month of November. As of November 29th, there was short interest totalling 3,100,000 shares, a decrease of 10.7% from the November 14th total of 3,470,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 669,600 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 4.6 days. Approximately 2.6% of the company's stock are short sold. View TETRA Technologies' Current Options Chain. Who are some of TETRA Technologies' key competitors? Some companies that are related to TETRA Technologies include Schlumberger (SLB), Halliburton (HAL), National-Oilwell Varco (NOV), TechnipFMC (FTI), Dril-Quip (DRQ), Oceaneering International (OII), Helix Energy Solutions Group (HLX), Oil States International (OIS), RPC (RES), Seacor (CKH), Tidewater (TDW), Matrix Service (MTRX), Newpark Resources (NR), Geospace Technologies (GEOS) and Era Group (ERA). What other stocks do shareholders of TETRA Technologies own? 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Powermatic PM1500 1791500 Bandsaw
Powermatic is indeed in the only company that provides with a lot of choices if you are looking for a bandsaw in the 14-inch category. And not just that, Powermatic is also considered as one of the best bandsaw making companies. The Powermatic PM1500 1791500 bandsaw is considered its best manufacturing so far and the best 14-inch bandsaw available in the market today. It offers more capacity than many other bandsaws available in this category. It features a 14.5-inch wide throat and 14 inches re-saw.
In terms of safety and accuracy, the bandsaw is not left behind and is closely connected with Powermatic's T-square and accu-fence that provides maximum safety and accuracy to this tool. The Powermatic PM1500 1791500 bandsaw also comes with a positive locking pressure adjustment that makes the bandsaw extremely easy to use. The side plate is big enough, so the bandsaw can be used in both vertical and horizontal positions and can conveniently suit the needs of the users. In terms of some of its other features, the motor is integrated with a magnetic switch that keeps the bandsaw safe even if there are electric fluctuations at the site. The motor comes with a 3HP capacity that is big in this category.
- Powered with features of bigger bandsaws
- Comes with a 3HP capacity
- Can be shipped directly from the manufacturer
- Offers great stability, safety, tension and power
- Provides 100 per cent accuracy on the job.
- Offers unconventional aesthetics
- Can feel heavy if you are a first timer.
JET JWBS-14DXPRO 14-inch deluxe pro bandsaw kit
Woodcutting requires you to tackle tough re-sawing tasks and that is where the Jet JWBS-14BS-14DXPRO bandsaw does the best job for you in comparison to its competitors. This is perhaps one of the best 14-inch bandsaws known widely for its versatility and performance.
This bandsaw comes with a big cast iron frame that helps in an increase in power supply and adds to the overall rigidity and strength of the bandsaw. Its great design also aids in making re-sawing jobs very easy to accomplish. It also offers a high-tension spring design that renders the bandsaw the popularity it rightly deserves. Its cutting capacity offers a 13.5-inch width and 12-inch height and its built-in retractable blade makes the Jet bandsaw even more noticeable as it helps in easily moving between zero and 12 inches.
Some of its noticeable features are its built-in 12-inch re-sawing capacity that helps in cutting big pieces of wood. It also offers an easy-to-view blade tracking window and comes with the blade guidepost that has a remarkable pinion and rack adjustment. The stand is enclosed with an extra storage shelf and an easy-to-access door.
- Extremely easy to assemble
- Is extremely well balanced
- Offers quiet and steady work
- Can last longer and be used for longer durations of time
- Easy to replace blades.
- Band gauge that is factory installed does not offer good quality
- Can be difficult to order replacement parts
- The instruction manual lacks clarity.
Laguna Tools MBAND1412-175 14 x 12 Bandsaw
With its unconventional looks and feature-packed performance, the Laguna Tools MBAND1412-175 bandsaw has made its place to be one of the best bandsaws in the market, in fact in the top best five bandsaws. This bandsaw offers a 13/4HP motor with a capacity of 60Hz along with an impressive 115V voltage. It comes with a 6-feet long cord that helps in working at locations where the power source is at a distance from our working station.
The Laguna Tools MBAND1412-175 bandsaw is CSA certified and has a direct one-touch on and off switch that comes with a safety key as well for full protection. The pyramid spine along with its steel frame makes this bandsaw one of the best ones available in its price range and one that will last for ages. Some believe that the Laguna Tools MBAND1412-175 bandsaw was designed for the occasional re-sawer as it comes with a European frame, lots of storage capacity that is ideal for re-sawing. The guide system found on this one is the same that one would find on the other high-end Laguna Tools bandsaws and that just adds to the appeal of this affordable bandsaw.
The ability to run the bandsaw on a 100V power can allow you to move it around your workshop easily and quickly.
- Offers amazing value for money
- Is perfect for re-sawing jobs and cutting 12-inch wide hard maple
- Has a helpful and accessible resource team
- Is a big powerful tool.
- Is some delivery issues from the manufacturer
- User manual is not so great.
Grizzly G0513ANV 2 HP Bandsaw Anniversary Edition, 17-Inch
To celebrate their 30th Anniversary, Grizzly combined the best of what two of their bandsaws had to offer with an amazing color scheme to develop the G0513ANV 2HP bandsaw that they claim is their best bandsaw out of all the ones they have manufactured so far. This Grizzly bandsaw is a 17-foot heavy bandsaw with a strong 2HP motor that cuts through a maximum of 12-foot of wood. Its 16-1/4 foot throat is big enough for most applications if you are an intermediate or a starter with woodcutting.
Some of the other features that the Grizzly G0513ANV 2HP bandsaw comes with are a deluxe fence, dual four-foot dust ports, European-style blade guides, heavy-duty miter gauge and micro-adjustable geared table. All these features are generally found in bandsaws that are more expensive and high range that this one, but that is exactly what makes this Grizzly bandsaw the choice of many. In addition to all the amazing features listed above, this affordable mid-range bandsaw from Grizzly comes with ISO 9001 factory designation, which just assures the high-quality standards and gives you the peace of mind with this purchase.
- Offers best value in this class of saws
- Comes with a very efficient blade
- Has a wide range of capabilities for an affordable price
- Extremely easy to use.
- Does not come with a good factory default fence
- Is time consuming to remove blades
- The tension gauge is not as good as it claims to be.
Shop Fox W1706 14″ bandsaw with cast iron wheels and deluxe aluminum fence
Manufactured by Shop Fox, this premium bandsaw offers a range of features that are generally found in only the high-end bandsaws for which you need to shed a lot of money. The W1706 14-inch bandsaw comes with cast-iron wheels, aluminum fences, aluminum rails, miter gauge and an optional extension block. It also comes with an extremely powerful motor of 1HP, which operates at 1725 rpm.
This particular bandsaw from Shop Fox comes in a cabinet and has a cast iron supporting base and frame that makes the entire system very sturdy for fixing. Its motor specifications are 110 V/220 V and single phase. The blade is 93-1/2 inch wide and including the extension equals 105 inch. Its cutting capacity is approximately 13.5 inch and can cut a maximum height of 6 inch. It also comes with an optional extension block that can help to increase the overall re-saw capacity of this bandsaw to 12-inch high along with a 6-inch block kit. With its feature-packed list and optional capacity as well, this bandsaw from Shop Fox can be an easy envy for any shop.
- Is very sturdy, very well built and robust
- Comes with a very powerful motor
- Cast iron wheels can withstand heavy duty tasks
- Comes with a very easy assembly.
- Replacing the blades is difficult and time consuming
- Adjusting the blade tension to suit the job is very challenging.
Rikon 10-308 meat saw with grinder, 10 inch
If you are not into serious woodcutting, but are like one who are into hunting or raising farm livestock, this bandsaw is the best bandsaw that you would potentially find in the market that is also easier on the price range. This is no surprise that more meat can easily and safely be cut on a stainless steel sliding table that comes with dual holding fences.
The Rikon 10-308 meat saw can be assembled and disassembled easily and quickly for cleaning and getting back to the meat cutting business. It comes with a built-in grinder that has a special attachment for sausages that helps you in making use of all scrap cuts of the meat and turns that into delicious patties or sausages.
Some of its technical specifications include a 9-5/8 inch throat, maximum cut height of 8-1/2 inch, blade speed of 984 ft/min, table size of 22-7/16 inch by 17-5/16 inch, a grinder with a 4-1/2 inch mouth, a power motor of 3/4HP and with 110 V. The Rikon 10-308 meat saw with grinder offers a strong body that is made up of heavy-duty gauge steel sheet, comes with a sliding stainless steel table with ball bearings. Its cast aluminum wheels are sturdy and offer precise balance.
- Is extremely easy to assemble and diassemble
- Has a sturdy and well-balanced body
- Has a built-in grinder and a sausage attachment
- Comes with a five-year warranty
- Can be shipped directly from the manufacturer.
- Is hard to maneuvre
- Cleaning is painful as many parts have to be dismantled
- Does not cater for larger pieces of meat
- Motor rating is not ideal and less that many competitors.
Grizzly G0555 The Ultimate Bandsaw, 14-Inch
When Grizzly launched this new bandsaw in the market they called it the Ultimate bandsaw because they claimed that they have loaded this bandsaw with features that are either not available or are optional in many other competitive bandsaws available in the market in the 14-inch segment and priced similarly.
Grizzly is perhaps the only company in the world that produces such a vast range of bandsaws and with this particular bandsaw they have kept their legacy alive. The Grizzly G0555 Ultimate bandsaw if CSA certified and meets CSA 222 2 #71.2-08 and UL 987-7th standards. It has a very sturdy construction with a cast iron frame and comes with aluminum wheels that are computer balanced for maximum stability and have rubber tires for that extra grip. Some of its other features are that it comes with a heavy gauge stand made up of steel and precision-ground table made up of cast iron.
Changing blades on the Grizzly G0555 ultimate bandsaw is not very challenging and comes as a breeze with the help of a level where the blade tension can be released quickly. Blades come with adjustable speeds of 1500 and 3200 FPM.
- Is very easy to change blades
- Can accept blades from the size 92-1/2 inch to 93-1/2 inch
- Comes with very easy assembly
- Offers great accuracy
- Offers great value for money.
- The tensioning knobs are little tedious to work with
- Can take a while in cutting boards or wood of 12 inch or more.
WEN 3962 two-speed bandsaw with stand and work light, 10 inch
The Wen 3962 two-speed bandsaw with stand and work light comes with 10-inch blades that can glide through six-inch deep boards. It comes with a 3.5 AMP motor and a throat size of 9-3/4 inch. The bandsaw is capable of using 72-inch blades ranging from 1/8 to ½ inches and can be used for both powerful and very intricate and detailed cuts. The bandsaw comes with a spacious work table that measures 14 by 12.5 inch, which can be easily swiveled up to 45 degrees.
Its two-speed bandsaw operation is suitable for two speed levels – 1520 or 2620 fpm. The 10-inch wheels come with ball bearings that allow for smooth operation and life-long durable performance. The stand is extremely easy to assemble and can elevate the bandsaw without compromising any work space. This bandsaw is one of the best bandsaws in this price range that can take on more wood than many other 10-inch bandsaws are not capable of handling.
Some of the additional accessories that the Wen 3962 two-speed bandsaw comes equipped with are a flexible work light that helps you to work under any light conditions and at any time of the day, a sturdy fence that helps in creating straight cuts and a 25-inch stand that lets you work with an elevated bandsaw.
- Comes with a two-year warranty
- Has a worldwide network of and access to skilled service technicians
- Offers a friendly phone support line
- Work light is an added advantage
- Is very easy to use.
- Is challenging to use with tight cuts
- Changing blades is difficult and time consuming.
POWERTEC BS900 bandsaw, 9-inch
If there is a bandsaw that takes full marks in offering flexibility and convenience to its users, the Powertec BS900 bandsaw wins all hearts. Not only this, this brand name of Powertec is synonymous with an age-old history of superiority, class and performance.
The Powertec BS900 bandsaw is light and small and its compact size fits most work stations where space is an issue. Its light structure allows for mobile applications so you can move it where ever you go if you are the one who has multiple work locations. The motor size is small and is capable of producing 0.5HP at 2.5 amps and 1725 rpm and is deemed perfect for light materials such as wood and thin plastic. The small motor hardly produces any sound that makes this bandsaw one of the most ideal ones in the market.
Some may feel that its 9-inch blades rotate slowly but the cuts are so accurate, you will never complain. The bandsaw comes with quick release levers and blade guard adjustments that make this tool extremely easy to use and maintain.
- Is very effective for household applications
- Is one of the best ones for beginners
- Produces very little noise and is environmentally friendly
- Is highly versatile
- Is a great buy at an affordable price.
- Has a small motor size
- Does not have any rip fence
- Is not suited for heavy-duty professional/commercial jobs
- Replacing blades is not easy.
SKIL 3386-01 2.5-amp 9-inch bandsaw
If your wish list for buying a bandsaw comprises one that is powerful, durable and also practical, nothing can beat the SKIL 3386-01 9-inch bandsaw. This is one bandsaw that despite having small blade size, gives you accurate and clean cuts without losing any power.
This particular model from SKIL comes with a signature motor of 2.5 amp. This type of motor is extremely powerful, which means that it can cut through a variety of metal and wood. This is a feature that many big bandsaws fail to offer and this makes this bandsaw one of the best bandsaws available in affordable pricing in the market.
The SKIL bandsaw comes with a rip fence as well that allows for clean and accurate cuts. The fence is also removable so you can put it on when you need it and remove it when you don't need it. The bandsaw is also light weight so you can move it to your changing work stations and still get the most out of your SKIL bandsaw. One of the best features of the SKIL bandsaw is its LED feature, using which you can also brighten your dull work space and practically work at any time of the day or under any light conditions.
- Is extremely lightweight
- Comes with a detachable fence that is extremely useful
- Offers a kid-friendly safety button
- Cuts precise shapes
- Offers adjustable table heights and angles.
- Is not suitable for big commercial/industrial uses
- Does not offer much clearance between the back of the saw and the blades
- Sometimes moves very slowly.
So now that you have an idea of which are the top 10 bandsaws for you to consider for your next buy, let us consider what the key features are that you must look for when buying a bandsaw.
Key things to consider in a bandsaw
When it comes to choosing a bandsaw, you will have to make some smart choices:
A good bandsaw must have solid, heavy and cast iron wheels. This helps in balancing the bandsaw when in operation and creates a powerful effect contributing to a steady and strong cut. On the rim of the wheels are rubber tires that keep the blades on track. When you are using your bandsaw for heavy re-sawing, you need steel frames so the tires sit flat on them that help the blades to track 1 inch or more easily. Incorrect wheels on your bandsaw can result in complications during your cutting operation and can also lead to injuries or low-quality outcome. Thus it is important for your bandsaw to have properly maintained and quality wheels on.
One of the most important components of a bandsaw is its guidepost. A guidepost is the area of a bandsaw that contains the blade guard and the blade guide assembly. Depending on what the thickness of the wood is that you are planning to cut with the bandsaw, the guidepost can be adjusted using a pinion and a rack. This is important as the precise setting in the guidepost allows for clean and accurate cuts.
Behind the wheel and towards the top of the frame in the bandsaw is the spring that helps in maintaining and adjusting proper blade tension. It is mostly impossible for you to check the quality of this spring, thorough research and reading the manufacturer's manual can help in assessing its quality. This is important as the performance of a bandsaw is a lot dependent on the blade tension that in turn is affected by the quality of the spring used.
Blade guides:
Blade guides are an important part of a bandsaw and they help to keep the blades in their true place so the cut is always clean, precise and accurate. When blades interact with wood, they tend to shift, distort or drift and this is where blade guides play an important role in keeping them on track. Quality of these blade guides is what can make or break a deal when it comes to average versus high-performing bandsaws. Different types of blade guides are Euro style guides, steel guides, guides with roller bearings, etc. When you cut something with a bandsaw, there are two reactions – forward movement of the wood and the rear movement of the blade. This results in twisting forces that are countered and controlled by the blade guides. For a bandsaw to work perfectly, these blade guides must be of good quality and must be firm so they can be adjusted accordingly.
A heavy fence is all that you need for most of your woodcutting work. However, in some cases detachable fences can work wonders and come very handy especially for small home jobs. Most bandsaws can also work with aftermarket fences that can be separately bought and come with micro-adjustable mechanisms.
Table size:
For most woodworkers, they are least worried about the size of the table. In most cases a 16-inch by 20-inch table top can suffice for most woodworking jobs. Sometimes you also get separate support stands in the market that can increase your table top. Ideally, your table top should be made up of heavy cast iron and should allow for adjustment with different angles.
Choosing the right blade for your bandsaw is also equally important to get the most out of your bandsaw. The different tooth patterns that sit with blades are skip tooth, hook tooth wavy set and raker set. Different tooth types perform differently depending on what type of wood you will be cutting using your bandsaw, so it is important to study well how each type of tooth is suited for different types of jobs – for example, hook tooth blades are widely used for non-ferrous metals and hardwood. Skip tooth are used for softer metals, while wavy and raker tooth blades are suited for ferrous metals.
Band wheels:
Band wheels are used to transmit power of the motor to the blade. It is important for the wheels to be well balanced to reduce vibration and precise blade tracking, and that is where band wheels play a crucial role in the overall performance of the bandsaw.
Most bandsaw frames are made up of welded and folded sheet steel. Frames are important to provide a rigid and a strong framework that helps in withstanding stresses when the blade is tensioned. When the frame of the bandsaw lacks sufficient strength, the bandsaw will distort under load and pulls the top and bottom band wheel boxes altogether.
As a good motor is at the heart of any machine, the same applies to bandsaws as well. The performance of a motor must always be considered when buying a bandsaw as it must be big enough to complete all intended tasks. When a motor lacks power, it can cause the blade to slow down or stop completely in the middle of a task, which can be very irritating and cause a lot of time wastage.
The main reason you would buy a bandsaw is to cut logs of wood and ripping down billets. Ripping requires a decent amount of horsepower. A motor with less than 1HP will have a hard time with wood blanks.
So basically some quick things that you must check before buying your new bandsaw are as follows:
- Blade rollers and blade guides must be firm enough so they have no room to play and move around.
- Anything that is 6 inch or less in cutting height will probably not suit most of your woodcutting requirements. Cutting height is basically the distance between the saw table and the top guide, which decides the size of the wood that can easily be cut using the bandsaw. Six inch is the bare minimum for any wood turner.
- Consider bandsaws that are fitted with at least a 1HP motor – the bigger the better.
- A two-wheel bandsaw works better than a three-wheel bandsaw. In a two-wheel bandsaw, the blade changes direction only two times and this increases the life of the blade at least 1/3 times to that of the blade in a three-wheel bandsaw.
So what is the verdict?
A bandsaw is one of the key components of any workshop that deals in wood work. In fact, many would say that a bandsaw is actually the first tool that you must purchase for your wood workshop and while you are still learning the art. When you are buying a bandsaw, the important things to consider are the jobs that you will complete with the bandsaw, how much you will be using it in day, do you need a stationary or a mobile bandsaw, what features are most important, is your use mostly household, commercial or industrial and how much are you willing to pay, etc.
Once you consider what all matters to you, you will be able to choose a bandsaw from the top ten above that will best meet all your needs and gives you the peace of mind.


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This week, Queen's introduced the Intergroup Dialogue Program in the University's residences, a pilot program intended to encourage student discussion on social issues, the Queen's Gazette reported Nov. 10.
Six trained student facilitators who live in residence will intervene in dining hall and common room conversations when they hear social issues or controversial topics being discussed. The unpaid positions won't replace residence dons as conflict mediators.
The project is being touted as part of Queen's continued efforts at encouraging diversity, such as providing gender-neutral bathrooms and offering halal and kosher foods in residence cafeterias.
Although the University appears to have good intentions in promoting inclusivity, this approach seems to be an inadequate, lacklustre attempt to deal with social inequalities—and especially racism—on campus.
It's unlikely six facilitators in a crowd of thousands will have much impact on fostering dialogue in residences.
On the other hand, if they do become regularly involved in conversations, they risk hostility from students who don't want to be approached in what they consider private social settings. The resulting dialogue likely won't be productive or effective if students feel they're being cornered and become defensive.
Student facilitators need to be trained to be sensitive in these situations.
The University should be clear about the type of training facilitators receive. The program's mandate is wide and requires intensive training before facilitators are prepared to deal with the nuances of different social issues.
The program could also become engulfed by political correctness, which stifles meaningful discussion and critiques. Students living in residence could easily adjust or hide their behaviour without changing their attitudes.
The University should take its cues from other universities that have implemented the program successfully. Queen's has taken a positive step in trying to create an atmosphere of inclusivity among newcomers. But good intentions won't be enough if the program either has no backbone or oversteps its purview.
The University needs to tread carefully and make sure this doesn't become another knee-jerk response to social injustice.
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By Sheela Tobben, Dan Murtaugh and Lynn Doan
The St. Croix refinery in the U.S. Virgin Islands, the world's largest before being closed, is poised to see new life thanks to the U.S. shale boom.
Atlantic Basin Refining Inc. agreed to buy Hovensa LLC, the company said in a statement. Hovensa's refinery, which was converted into an oil storage terminal in February 2012, will process about 300,000 barrels of light oil a day when it reopens.
It will take as long as two years to start the refinery, the Virgin Islands government said in a statement late yesterday. Hovensa's return will add an oil buyer to a market where crude prices have fallen 25 percent in the past four months because of growing supply and weaker global demand. It may also bring more gasoline to the U.S. East Coast, helping to reduce fuel prices for American drivers.
"The U.S. shale revolution has created an abundant supply of U.S. light sweet crude and there is currently a limited ability to process this type of feedstock at U.S. refineries," Mark W. Eckard, Atlantic Basin's managing director for legal and governmental affairs, said in the statement.
Hess Corp. (HES) built the refinery in 1966 and formed a joint venture with Petroleos de Venezuela SA in 1998 to create Hovensa. Hess expanded the plant to 650,000 barrels a day in 1974, making it the largest in the world. Operators reduced capacity in the years before shuttering it as the economic slowdown that began in 2007 reduced global fuel demand.
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Since 1993, the Epilepsy Foundation Central & South Texas has improved the lives of the more than 154,000 people with epilepsy who live in 79 Central and South Texas counties. Services include:
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Through your gifts and support, these services are provided at no or very low cost to individuals and families affected by epilepsy. Your gift today helps the Foundation continue to connect people to essential services, participate as members of the epilepsy community, and improve lives.
Epilepsy affects all aspects of a person's life; learning to cope with and manage epilepsy takes coordination and specialized care. The Epilepsy Foundation is the only organization dedicated to the health and welfare of the more than 155,000 individuals with epilepsy living in Central and South Texas.
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Sierra National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
1600 Tollhouse Road
Clovis, CA 93611
August 19 2018 / 7 AM Update
Ferguson Fire Info and Media Line: (530) 377-6424
Incident Start Date: 7/13/2018 Cause: Under Investigation Size: 96,901 acres Containment: 100%
Incident Type: Full Suppression Vegetation Type: Brush and Timber
Unified Command Agencies: U.S Forest Service, National Park Service
Resources Assigned: Engines: 41 Water Tenders: 18 Helicopters: 1 Crews: 7 Dozers: 10 Masticators: 3
Total Personnel: 881
Current Situation:
The Ferguson fire is now 100 percent contained and while we have reached a significant milestone there is still more work to be done. Firefighters will continue to patrol, mop-up and repair firelines. During the heat of the day, some interior islands of unburned vegetation will continue to ignite, but they are not a threat to containment lines. Resources continue to assess and remove hazard trees along roads, especially on the Wawona Road between Chinquapin and Tunnel View. The Wawona Road is expected to open on Friday, August 24, at 8am. This will be the final update, unless significant activity occurs.
Burned Area Recovery:
There are three phases of recovery following wildfires: Fire Suppression Repair, Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) and Long-Term Recovery and Restoration. The Fire Suppression repair is currently ongoing with the repair of hand and dozer fire lines, roads, trails and safety zones used during fire suppression efforts. The BAER team is on site doing an assessment of burned areas in order to identify imminent post-wildfire threats to human life and safety, property, and critical natural or cultural resources on public lands. Based on the assessment, corrective actions are proposed to protect fire damaged areas. The final phase of recovery is Long-Term Recovery and Restoration which utilizes non-emergency actions to improve fire-damaged lands that are unlikely to recover naturally.
Smoke Conditions: Air quality in surrounding communities and Yosemite Village has been good to moderate for the past three days and is expected to continue unless impacted by other wildfires burning in the area. More detailed information can be found at tools.airfire.org/outlooks/YosemiteArea.
Visitor Information:
Visitors to the area should be mindful of posted speed limits when driving and watch out for firefighters, equipment, and road construction delays. For information regarding Yosemite Park call (209) 372-0200 or visit the Yosemite National Park website https://www.nps.gov/yose for current park conditions. To determine how smoke is affecting visual quality in Yosemite, visit the following link to view several webcams that provide panoramic views of the park. https://www.yosemiteconservancy.org/webcams.
Road/Trail Closures and Restrictions:
Yosemite National Park: Stage II Fire Restrictions are in effect. https://www.nps.gov/yose
U.S. Forest Service: A closure order is in effect for Groveland Ranger District near the Ferguson Fire on the Stanislaus National Forest. Areas of the Sierra National Forest affected by the Ferguson fire are also closed. The closure order can be found at the Sierra National Forest website.
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Collection Castlevania Requiem will be released exclusively on the PlayStation 4
Recently, the Korean age commission issued a rating of Castlevania Requiem – a collection of classic Castlevania. And now Konami is ripe before the official announcement. Castlevania Requiem includes two games: Rondo of Blood 1993 and Symphony of the Night 1997. They have a common storyline, so they are bundled together for a reason. In Rondo of Blood, the vampire hunter Richter Belmont saves his beloved from Dracula's clutches, and in Symphony of the Night, the protagonist moves from Richter to Alucarda, the son of Dracula.
As the PlayStation blog writes, Rondo of Blood is praised for the design of levels and pleasant sensations from overcoming difficulties. And Symphony of the Night is trivial, one of the best games of all time. Castlevania Requiem games are emulated, but enjoy the benefits of PlayStation 4. For example, the picture is customized for 1080p and 4K, high-resolution images appear in the background, there are several modes graphics (like smoothing) and full support for achievements, including a difficult "platinum". In addition, the collection uses the analog stick, vibration, and speaker in DualShock 4.
Set Castlevania Requiem: Symphony of the Night & Rondo of Blood will be released on October 26 exclusively in the digital store PlayStation 4.