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Ellicott City, MD - Shortly after 4:30 PM this afternoon, Howard County's 911 Center received multiple calls for a deck collapse in the 4900 block of Bonnie Branch Road in Ellicott City. Callers reported about 20 people were on a 20' x 40' deck when it collapsed approximately 12' to the ground.
Based upon this information, HCDFRS categorized this call as a mass casualty incident (MCI) - automatically routing additional firefighters, paramedics, and equipment to the scene. Upon arrival, paramedics began immediately triaging patients to receive care based upon the extent of their injuries. A total of eight adult patients were transported - three to the R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore and the remainder to a local hospital.
None of the patients had life-threatening injuries.
In total, more than 40 firefighters and paramedics responded to the incident.
Columbia, MD – The Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services (HCDFRS) and the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) today collaborated on "Stop the Bleed" training for high school students, the first jurisdiction in Maryland to implement this training through health education. This effort aligns with the 9th grade "Safety & Injury Prevention" curriculum requiring every student "to demonstrate the ability to respond appropriately to emergency situations."
"Partnering with our schools is a priority for Howard County," said Howard County Executive Allan H. Kittleman. "I'm proud that our schools and public safety departments have strong relationships that affect positive change. Risk reduction programs such as 'Stop the Bleed' and public access to life safety resources creates educational opportunities to prevent injuries, assist others and make a real difference."
This educational program is modeled after the current and successful Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training taught by health teachers to high school students. HCDFRS and HCPSS will utilize a train-the-trainer model, consisting of HCDFRS personnel training HCPSS high school health teachers; the teachers will then teach the skill to their students.
"Safety and Security requires a multi-prong approach and as we improve the physical security of our schools and add mental health services, it is also critical that we are prepared for emergencies," said HCPSS Superintendent Michael J. Martirano. "This program is a wonderful example of County government and the school system partnering to support our emergency preparedness efforts."
"We have been successful in stocking the schools with Stop the Bleed kits and training over 4,000 community members over the past two years," said Fire Chief John S. Butler. "The natural next step is making sure students are aware of the kits and how to properly use them in the event of an emergency. This program will ensure Howard County students are educated and prepared."
HCDFRS has provided HCPSS with the resources (written materials, presentations, and Stop the Bleed training kits) to teach and practice the skill. This program will involve the training of approximately 20 teachers who will then educate approximately 4500 students county-wide in life threatening bleeding control identification, instruction and skill practice.
ELLICOTT CITY, MD – Howard County Executive Allan H. Kittleman today named Deputy Chief Daniel G. Merson to serve as the Interim Fire Chief for the Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services (HCDFRS) effective September 1, 2018. Merson will assume the position being vacated by Chief John S. Butler who was recently appointed chief of the Fairfax County, Virginia Fire and Rescue Department.
"We are fortunate to have such tremendous bench strength in our fire department," said Kittleman. "I know that while Chief Merson will have big shoes to fill, he is an eminently qualified leader who's made many significant contributions during his long career of service to the residents of our community."
Merson is a lifelong resident of Howard County and has served with HCDFRS for 34 years. He began his fire service career as a volunteer for the Elkridge Volunteer Fire Department and has been an advanced life support provider/paramedic for his entire career. For more than 21 years, Merson has held a Chief Officer position. During that time, he has managed the Emergency Medical Services (EMS), served as a field Battalion Chief, was the Bureau Chief of Emergency Services, served as the Fire Marshal for the County and is currently the Deputy Fire Chief for support services.
"This is a great department going through a challenging time," said Merson, referring to the July 23 line of duty death of Lt. Nathan Flynn. "I am confident we will continue to bring vision and stability as we prepare for the future."
"Chief Merson has extensive knowledge of county government, the department, national fire and EMS standards and strategic planning with an emphasis on human dignity," said Butler. "Howard County and this department are in good hands."
Chief Merson's diligent work in EMS was instrumental in improving the department's delivery of care to patients in the field through advanced technology and training. He taught advanced life support classes throughout the State and in 1999 was honored as the State EMS Provider of the Year.
For more than a decade, Merson remained involved with the proper implementation of the Incident Command System and served as the Team Commander for the Central Maryland Incident Management Team, which includes 10 jurisdictions. Through his leadership, a new fire code was developed and approved to improve the fire and life safety of residents and guests throughout the County.
Merson holds a bachelor's degree from Liberty University and is currently enrolled in a master's program.
"We've had instances in Howard County where children have saved their entire family from a fire based on what they've learned in these educational environments," said Howard County Executive Allan H. Kittleman. "Thanks to this grant from FEMA, our fire department will continue to enrich their outreach efforts and emphasize the importance of knowing exactly what to do in an emergency."
This upgraded safety classroom will be used to educate elementary-aged students in the Howard County Public School System through a captivating learning program. Additionally, the trailer will be featured at various community events throughout the year. The trailer will include various simulation stations such as: a bedroom with a heated door, an escape window, a non-toxic smoke system, and interactive presentation technology that provides immediate feedback after quizzing participants.
"Our community outreach and administrative services teams recognize the importance of fire and life safety educational resources and continue searching for new opportunities to enhance our risk reduction programs," said Fire Chief John S. Butler. "This new and improved fire safety house will do just that by keeping kids engaged and focused while they learn life-saving skills."
HCDFRS has developed a curriculum for the safety house that will cover the following: basic fire and burn safety with stove-top demonstrations, home fire safety, closing bedroom doors while sleeping, the importance of working smoke alarms, how to safely exit your home in an emergency, knowing your address and phone number, and what to except when dialing 911.
For additional information, please call the media line: 410-313-6039.
Howard County Executive Allan H. Kittleman today congratulated Department of Fire and Rescue Services Chief John S. Butler on his appointment as the new chief of the Fairfax County (Va.) Fire and Rescue Department.
Butler will assume his new position effective September 1, 2018. He succeeds Chief Richard Bowers, who retired in April.
"This is a bittersweet moment for us here in Howard County," said Kittleman. "John has been an outstanding leader by elevating the professionalism and delivery of services of the department. He's a fixture in the community where he has established many outreach programs and initiatives. He will be missed."
Kittleman said he will appoint an acting chief prior to Butler's departure, giving the county opportunity to conduct a search for a permanent fire chief.
Butler, who joined Howard County Fire and Rescue in 1993 as a recruit, said he is excited by the opportunity to lead the Fairfax County department. He noted his hiring reflects "the highly regarded reputation that Howard County Fire and Rescue has achieved in the public safety field and it echoes the department's tireless work, competency, and loyal dedication of serving Howard County."
"The sadness is that I will be leaving an organization that has been, outside of my primary family, the one and only focus of my adult life for nearly three decades," said Butler. "But the Fairfax County position provides me with a new professional opportunity that I couldn't turn down."
Butler, the first African-American to become chief in Howard County, also broke new ground on other fronts in the county. He was the first chief to rise through the ranks and the first paramedic to become chief.
While serving as chief, Butler has implemented numerous community programs, most notably distribution of Stop the Bleed kits, an initiative to teach residents on how to immediately stop life-threatening bleeding. Under his leadership, Howard County became the first county in Maryland to launch PulsePoint, a lifesaving smartphone application which alerts trained subscribers to nearby cardiac events in public places.
Butler also helped establish a fire science leadership degree program at Howard Community College and a fire and life safety initiative for Howard County Public School System students.
As chief, Butler established the first and only local affiliate of the International Association of Women in Fire and Emergency Services and hired the most diverse firefighter and paramedic trainee class in the Department's history.
Butler has held such roles as firefighter/paramedic, operational field supervisor, emergency services educator, tactical medic, assistant and deputy chief before becoming Fire Chief in 2014. Butler also served in the United States Marine Corps for 21 years, including two combat tours, one in Panama and the other in the Persian Gulf.
Ellicott City, MD- Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services (HCDFRS) is teaming up with Invisible Fence Brand of Maryland to help reduce the number of pets injured or killed in house fires each year. Nationally, an estimated 60,000 pets die each year in house fires. Maryland Invisible Fence has donated 28 pet oxygen mask kits to HCDFRS, supporting animal life-saving efforts in Howard County. The kits are designed to help resuscitate a dog or cat if found in a structure fire.
"Our first responders strive to protect all residents, families and their loved ones here in Howard County," said Howard County Executive Allan H. Kittleman. "Giving our firefighters and paramedics the added ability to save the lives of their pets is a wonderful step forward."
In the case of a residential fire, once firefighters have assured human life is safe, attention often turns to pets in the home. In the past, firefighters have tried adapting human oxygen masks to fit an animal, but human masks do not fit properly on the nose of dogs and cats, thus not providing the necessary supply of oxygen.
"Our firefighters and paramedics strive to preserve life, no matter the species," said Fire Chief John S. Butler. "Losing a pet to fire or toxic fumes can be devastating, and this donation gives our department the tools to be more efficient at protecting your family and companions."
The plastic, cup-shaped animal resuscitation masks, which come in three sizes, were originally developed for use by veterinarians. They seal around the muzzle of an animal tighter than a human mask. This helps firefighters deliver the right amount of oxygen to the pet to assist with rescue efforts. The masks are washable and reusable.
For additional information, please call the Office of Community Outreach and Media Affairs at 410-313-6039.
Columbia, MD- Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services (HCDFRS) has been honored with the American Heart Association's "Mission: Lifeline® EMS Gold Plus Award" two years in a row. HCDFRS has been selected for implementing quality improvement measures for the treatment of patients who experience severe heart attacks. HCDFRS was the first in Maryland to receive this award in 2017.
"Having our department receive this award again is truly exceptional," said Howard County Executive Allan H. Kittleman. "Our first responders constantly strive to expand and improve their services and continue to provide the highest quality of care to all of Howard County."
Annually, over 250,000 people experience a type of heart attack, known as a STEMI, or ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction, which is caused by a blockage of blood flow to the heart. This life-threatening emergency requires timely intervention to restore blood flow to the heart. Mission: Lifeline's EMS program recognizes those emergency responders whose efforts advance STEMI systems of care and the quality of life for these patients.
"We are always searching for ways to improve patient care," said Fire Chief John S. Butler. "The American Heart Association's Mission: Lifeline program is helping us attain that goal by implementing procedures for improving STEMI systems."
Programs that have achieved Bronze, Silver, and then Gold awards consecutively are eligible for "Gold Plus" status. The "Plus" grade is for EMS agencies that achieved 75% of the STEMI ECG's, or electrocardiograms, within ten minutes of being by a patient's side (during the 2017 calendar year). When a patient suffers a STEMI, as identified by the ECG, that information is communicated to the receiving center, such as a hospital. HCDFRS was 89% on transmission of ECG within ten minutes of being at a patient's side.
Detailed information about the American Heart Association's Mission: Lifeline program can be found here: https://goo.gl/2pdDmG.
For additional information, please call the Office of Community Outreach and Media Affairs: 410-313-6039.
Columbia, MD - Shortly after 6:30 AM this morning, firefighters and paramedics from the Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services (HCDFRS) were dispatched for a townhouse fire in the 5500 block of Suffield Court in Columbia.
A second alarm was called due to crews encountering heavy fire upon arrival. The fire was knocked within 30 minutes. One unit of the townhome row was involved, one additional unit was impacted with minor damage. Red Cross was requested to assist the residents.
Over 50 firefighters and paramedics were on location.
There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters. Fire investigators from the HCDFRS Office of the Fire Marshal are on location to determine origin and cause of the blaze.
For further information, please call the media line at 410-313-6039.
Columbia, MD- Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services (HCDFRS) is gearing up for National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week which begins on May 20. EMS Week brings together local communities and medical personnel to publicize safety and honor the dedication of those who provide the day-to-day lifesaving services of medicine's "front line." The year's national theme is "EMS Strong, Stronger Together," with daily themes such as: education, EMS for children, and CPR/Stop the Bleed awareness.
"Our EMS providers are on the front line every day, caring and providing a sense of relief and security to those who have found themselves in emergencies," said Howard County Executive Allan H. Kittleman. "This week provides us with an opportunity to thank them for answering the call to care in Howard County."
HCDFRS also recently announced the opening of the application period for the newest Trainee Class (TC31). The application period for TC31 will open soon, and the department is highly encouraging currently functioning Firefighter Paramedics and experienced fire service personnel to apply for consideration.
"Our emergency medical technicians and paramedics, are increasingly spending more time on EMS incidents, aside from other responsibilities during the work period," said Fire Chief John S. Butler. "One way to show appreciation during EMS Week is to hire additional responders who can bring some relief to the growing call volume in some areas of the County."
HCDFRS has a national reputation for EMS excellence and is continually researching and implementing innovative protocols to improve patient outcomes through advanced pre-hospital emergency medical care. As hosts of the Maryland Resuscitation Academy, HCDFRS shares experiences and encourages other communities to adopt international best practices to improve survivability in out-of-hospital cardiac arrests. Last year, HCDFRS was honored with the American Heart Association's "Mission: Lifeline® EMS Gold Plus Award," the first department in Maryland to receive this award. Only 1% of agencies in the country have received "Gold Plus" status.
Elkridge, MD – At approximately 6:30 PM on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, firefighters and paramedics from the Howard, Anne Arundel, and Baltimore counties were dispatched to a report of a townhouse fire in the 6600 block of Ducketts Lane. Crews arrived with smoke showing from the structure with multiple townhouse units involved. The call was elevated to a second alarm.
Crews began aggressively knocking the fire down from the rear and were able to get the fire under control within an hour. A total of five townhouse units were affected with two sustaining significant fire damage. Three units have smoke and water damage. Two of the residents will be assisted by the Red Cross. A total of seven residents were impacted by this fire. No residents or firefighters were injured.
Fire investigators from the HCDFRS Office of the Fire Marshal are on location and have begun their investigation to determine the origin and cause of the blaze.
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Elkridge, MD- The Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services (HCDFRS) and the Elkridge Volunteer Fire Department (EVFD) held a dedication ceremony for the new Elkridge Fire Station, Fire Station 1, on Saturday, March 24, 2018. Members of the public attended the ceremony immediately followed by an open house consisting of: station tours, activities for kids, and opportunities to engage with firefighters and paramedics.
"Howard County has one of the premier combination systems in the country, and this station will be staffed by both career and volunteer personnel," said Howard County Executive Allan H. Kittleman. "We look forward to continuing our work with the Elkridge community to improve services and quality of life."
Construction of the new fire station, located at 5700 Rowanberry Drive, began in October 2016. The new 35,080 square foot building is a full-service fire station, providing fire suppression and emergency medical services. The facility is a two-story structure with six pull-through double length apparatus bays, a physical fitness training room, kitchen and dining room, general use rooms, administrative offices, a large training room, and an all-purpose community room. The station's state-of-the-art design incorporates extensive energy efficient and environmentally friendly strategies making it a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver certified facility.
"A lot productive teamwork went into this project and I would like to thank the County Administration, the Department of Public Works, and the Elkridge Volunteer Building Committee for your collaboration in its completion," said Fire Chief John S. Butler. "This new station is something our department will be proud of and will have a positive impact on the community."
"We are thrilled to see the new station up and running," said Elkridge Volunteer Fire Department President Julie Casey. "For over 75 years the original station served the community but, currently, is unable to meet the growing demands of the local communities."
The new station will replace the previous station located on Old Washington Road, which ran its first call on November 6, 1942. Staffing will consist of a combination of 21 career personnel across three shifts and 90 active volunteer members who provide nightly and weekend coverage as duty crews. The EVFD also has 30 associate volunteer members and 37 junior members. The station, including site work, cost an estimated $13.7M to construct. For additional information, please call the media line: 410-313-6039.
Columbia, MD – The Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services (HCDFRS) is urging residents and businesses to check smoke alarms to ensure they are not part of this large-scale recall.
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the alarms are Kidde dual-sensor (photoelectric and ionization) smoke alarms – models PI2010 and PI9010. The hazard involves a yellow cap that was left on during the manufacturing process. It can cover one of the two smoke sensors and compromise the smoke alarm's ability to detect smoke, posing a risk of consumers not being alerted to a fire in their home. About 452,000 units were sold in the United States.
HCDFRS does not carry or install these alarms for our safety programs.
Consumers may contact Kidde directly, toll-free at 833-551-7739 or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.
For additional assistance, please contact the Office of Community Outreach & Media Affairs at 410-313-6039.
ELLICOTT CITY, MD – The Howard County Code will soon be updated to officially recognize the term "firefighters," replacing the word "firemen" in all instances. The change is the result of the County Council's unanimous approval last night of Bill No. 10-2018 (CB-10.) The bill was introduced at the request of County Executive Allan H. Kittleman and Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services (HCDFRS) Chief John S. Butler and will become effective in early May.
Additionally, an official name change was made to "Howard County Volunteer Firefighter's Association, Inc" (HCVFA). The previous language read "Firemen's," and was last updated in 1998.
"I spend a lot of time with our first responders and the term 'firemen' is viewed by many both inside and outside the department as outdated," said Kittleman. "It simply does not reflect the makeup of our County's evolving, diverse, and inclusive public safety sector and our combination fire department."
"While the term 'firemen' may have been acceptable at one time in our industry, we are striving to be a more inclusive and diverse Fire and EMS department," said Butler. "Updating the name in the County Code is progress but this does not change the culture of our department. It is up to our firefighters and EMS responders do that. At the end of the day, it is a simple word change, but a change that sends a clear, meaningful, and powerful message. I'd like to sincerely thank the County Council and County Executive for supporting us with this effort."
A record number of women and culturally diverse trainees comprised last year's HCDFRS academy class. Additionally, the department supports the St. Florian's Brigade, a non-profit fire service organization. Each summer, St. Florian's Brigade hosts the "First Alarm Girls Fire Camp," a summer camp promoting fire service awareness for school-aged young people who are interested in learning about what it takes to become a firefighter.
"I applaud the vision of inclusiveness this County and Department continue to show," said St. Florian's Brigade President Christine Uhlhorn. "Their support for our efforts of encouraging involvement in the fire service continue to make a positive difference."
"We worked hard for this change over the past few years," said Elkridge Volunteer Fire Department President Julie Casey. "The modern fire service has room for everyone and this County recognizes that."
For more information please contact the Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services Office of Community Outreach and Media Affairs, 410-313-6039.
Ellicott City, MD – The Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services (HCDFRS) and the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) will work collaboratively on the new "Adopt-a-School" program between each Howard County elementary school and its neighborhood fire station. This will provide opportunities for students and staff to get to know their nearby first responders.
"Howard County is dedicated to working with our public schools, not only with this program but through the other risk reduction programs we teach in the classrooms," said Howard County Executive Allan H. Kittleman. "We are invested in prevention and these educational programs will foster those learning behaviors for our young leaders."
Firefighters and paramedics will visit their designated elementary school at least four times a year. They will work collaboratively with the school system to provide training opportunities to practice life saving techniques, offer age-appropriate risk reduction strategies, and discuss life safety programs.
"Our first responders serve a critical role in the community and this is just another way for them to partner with HCPSS and serve as positive role models for our children," said HCPSS Interim Superintendent Michael J. Martirano. "This partnership with the Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services will encourage students to better understand fire and medical safety, and will strengthen the connections between families and fire and rescue first responders."
"On countless occasions, we've witnessed kids having to take on the role of first responder," said Fire Chief John S. Butler. "From calling 9-1-1 when a family member has had a medical emergency, to making sure their family is safely outside of a burning house, to checking smoke alarms; they are sometimes our first line of defense. I'm looking forward to strengthening our rock-solid partnership with HCPSS to ensure that every student has the tools they need to save a life."
Throughout the school year, HCDFRS will also teach: home fire and burn safety using the mobile classroom known as the "Fire Safety House", Hands-Only CPR, automated external defibrillator use, and Stop the Bleed to school staff, parents, and community members. HCDFRS will also participate in at least one fire drill with each elementary school. For more information please contact the Office of Community Outreach and Media Affairs at 410-313-6039.
Ellicott City, MD – At 1:07 AM on January, 22, 2018, firefighters and paramedics from the Howard County Department of Fire & Rescue Services (HCDFRS) were dispatched for a house fire in the 10300 block of Kingsbridge Road in Ellicott City.
Several neighbors called 911 after seeing flames coming from the residence on the corner of Kingsbridge Road and Woodville Lane.
Crews quickly arrived on location to find the house fully engulfed in flames. Due to the heavy fire volume and the structural damage to the residence, units are operating in a defensive mode – applying water from the exterior of the structure. The structure has been significantly compromised, and there was a collapse on the rear of the residence at 1:22 AM.
Thankfully, the residents are out of town at the time of the fire.
About 75 firefighters – including fire crews from Baltimore County – are on location and are actively working to extinguish the flames.
There have been no injuries to firefighters or civilians.
Fire investigators from the HCDFRS Office of the Fire Marshal are also on location and have begun their investigation to determine the origin and cause of the blaze.
For further information, please call the HCDFRS media line at (410) 313-6039.
COLUMBIA, MD – Deputy Chief John Jerome of the Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services (HCDFRS) has been appointed by Maryland Governor Larry Hogan as Chairperson of the Maryland Fire-Rescue Education and Training Commission (MFRETC). The MFRETC has the responsibility of overseeing education and training activities for Maryland's fire, rescue, and emergency medical services personnel.
"This appointment speaks volumes about the leadership of our fire department," said Howard County Executive Allan H. Kittleman. "We know Deputy Chief Jerome is an innovative leader here in Howard County and it's great to see him share his expertise at the state level."
Deputy Chief Jerome, who has served on the commission since 2011, will oversee the future needs and improvements that the fire and emergency medical education and training programs may require.
A 25-year veteran of HCDFRS, Deputy Chief Jerome began his fire service career here in Howard County with the Ellicott City Volunteer Fire Department, and continued on in the career service, rising through the ranks. He has been a paramedic for 28 years, holds a bachelor's degree in economics, a post-graduate certificate in distance education, and is a graduate of the National Fire Academy's Executive Fire Officer program. He is known for his high level of involvement, his advocacy for emergency medical services, fireground command safety, provider education, and the importance of instructing and mentoring. He is an innovative management officer whose leadership has resulted in a model community heart attack care system, national accreditation of the Department's paramedic education program, and numerous cutting-edge education programs.
"Deputy Chief Jerome has represented HCDFRS in various roles throughout his 25-year career," said Fire Chief John S. Butler. "We are proud that he will have yet another opportunity to share his expertise, especially when it comes to the future of Maryland's emergency services training and education. It's rewarding to see Howard County DFRS talent be recognized and contributing elsewhere in the state, region, and nationally."
MFRETC carries out responsibilities of the Maryland Higher Education Commission related to training and post-secondary education. It is composed of thirteen members who are appointed by the Governor of Maryland with guidance and approval of the Senate. For more information please contact the Office of Community Outreach and Media Affairs at 410-313-6039.
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The Imam Nasser Mohammad Al-Yemani
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Imam Mahdi answers the person who is questioning about the angles' astonishment from the determination of the servant who is the winner of Al-Waseelah?
"Peace, mercy and blessings of Allah be upon you oh our precious beloved Imam, please clarify to me the following: Why the angels are astonished from the refusal of the winner servant of the (Waseelah)* to all the lesser bliss no matter how it is greater and larger, and especially when he refuses the offer of his Lord's Kingdom of be and it would be, in comparison to 'Allah' Be Pleased in order for him (the servant) to accept, despite that the angles supposedly they altogether knew along the attendants of the seen of the people's gathering as one nation on the right path, so they all knew and learned of the Greatest Bliss secret exactly as the people whom Allah loves and they love Him knew it as well?"
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In the name of Allah the All Merciful, the Most Merciful
Forgiveness and peace be upon all the prophets and His messengers from the first one of them to the last end of them Mohammad the messenger of Allah and upon all those who followed them in goodwill till the day when the people rise to the Lord of the worlds, after this..
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Retail sales rose 0.1% in August, lower than the expected 0.4%. However, July sales were revised from 0.5% to 0.7%.
Retail sales have been strong in Q3, following a robust Q2. Due to Hurricane Florence, reports in the near future may be difficult to interpret, but consumers appear to be on solid footing.
Consumer prices rose 0.2% in August and are up 2.7% over the past twelve months. August producer prices fell 0.1% and are up 2.8% year-over-year.
Inflation came in lower than expected in August, likely due in part to a strong dollar, but is still above the Fed's 2% target. The reports are unlikely to affect the upcoming Fed rate decision.
S&P Global Ratings changed its credit outlook for New Mexico from AA negative to AA stable. S&P cited "generally strong budget management practices." According to Bloomberg, this week's outlook change for New Mexico marks the first time since 2008 that no state has a negative outlook at S&P.
The removal of the negative outlook indicates that New Mexico is no longer under consideration for a credit downgrade. States have taken steps to improve their fiscal health since 2008. The fact that no states currently carry a negative outlook from S&P is good news for municipal investors.


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The Dodgers did it, winning their 10th game in a row to make their record 42-8 in their past 50 games. Think about that for a second, because odds are, you aren't old enough to have seen its like.
So let's be blunt. Going 42-8 in 50 games, in today's parity-enabled competitive environment, compared to the previous teams to put that up on the scoreboard? Skip the '41 Yankees and kick the '42 Cardinals to the curb. Those teams were playing in all-white leagues with competitive imbalance built into MLB's system, all willfully preserved by the reserve clause. Which is just one reason this means something more. It means that this is a team with dynasty potential being birthed before our eyes. And it's coming together here and now not just because of what part owner Magic Johnson spent last winter, and not just because of GM Ned Colletti's ability to play with other people's money to buy midmarket free agents. It's a team thing that they're here, but their greatest debts are owed to their best.
That's because this is a team winning due to its investment in the big-win players, and you can use any definition of that term you wish. Whether you keep score with Wins Above Replacement (WAR) or wins, runs scored or runs created, the Dodgers own the players that you wish your team had. And, by that, I don't mean Nick Punto or Skip Schumaker or an Ellis to be named later -- complementary players are swell, and every winner wants and needs them, but they aren't the platform you build from, now and into the future.
No, the guys the Dodgers will win with are by now very familiar to you: Yasiel Puig, paid top dollar on a truly open market as a Cuban defector. Maybe you blame Magic and the money men for that bit of good news. But then there's Hanley Ramirez, available in a trade for a fraction of his value once the Marlins decided to opt out on fulfilling promises made to a disgruntled Miami market. Easy as it is to beat up on Colletti, getting HanRam is going to be firmly lodged on the "win" side of his ledger forever after. And, above all else, Clayton Kershaw, drafted and developed from the moment they picked him with the seventh overall selection in 2006, with credit due to Logan White's exceptional player development crew. So, yeah, it's a team thing, but it's a team thing that gave the Dodgers the superstars they're beating people with now and into the foreseeable future.
Kershaw is making a case for himself as baseball's most valuable player via WAR despite the vagaries of how WAR measures value on defense. (Giving Brewers center fielder Carlos Gomez perhaps too much credit, for example). On any night after Kershaw pitches, there's a chance he'll vault to the top of the WAR rankings going up against position players who have four other days in between to accumulate value. This isn't merely an expression of performance via one metric, it reflects the significance of his actual value to a team that came into its campaign with must-win expectations. Kershaw leads baseball in ERA, in WHIP and in hits per nine innings. He has the lowest walk rate and delivers one of the best HR/9 clips. And he isn't high maintenance, having long since been handled with care to deposit him in his mid-20s, his peak run, ready to take the ball every fifth day all the way.
Kershaw is almost two months removed from his last nonquality start. He's allowed two runs or less in 20 of 26 starts. When you keep scores that low, anybody can be the offensive hero -- and perhaps on those non-Pug or HanRam nights, anybody has had to -- because you've created so many narrow-margin winnable ballgames.
Every stathead has to reconcile a certain tension between his or her ability to analyze the data and the sheer thrill of watching the best deliver the best. The entire concept of money pitchers might seem so much nonsense when it's argued on behalf of Jack Morris or Jack McDowell -- thanks to statheads like Greg Spira and Joe Sheehan, we know that both conclusively weren't. But, even so, can you escape that vibe when it comes to talking about certain pitchers in certain moments of time? As fans, we all have "that guy," the guy you'd want on the mound for any stakes in a must-win game. My own unexamined choice from my youth would be Dave Stewart, and, no doubt, you have your own.
Not all of them become historic, but some do. Whether Bob Gibson in the '60s -- making the Tigers' World Series win over the Cardinals in 1968 that much more epic -- or Mike Scott in 1986 or Orel Hershiser in 1988, there are guys you just don't want to face, and you can see teams go to any length to avoid a championship game going up against them.
The way that they're going, the fun question now for these Dodgers is whether or not Kershaw will be that guy. But the way that he's dealing these days, would you bet against him? To make an utterly unfair comparison, Kershaw has been better through his age-25 season -- in which he is right now -- than Sandy Koufax was through his 25th birthday, but that's because Koufax didn't become Sandy Koufax until he turned 26 after making the majors at a very young age, just as Kershaw did. Kershaw deserved to win last season's NL Cy Young Award as an encore to his first one in 2011, but if he adds a second to his trophy case this season, he'll be well on his way to matching, perhaps even topping, Koufax's trio before all is said and done.
We can't know what Kershaw will deliver, but given what he's already given us, expect something epic. Even as the Dodgers rampage their way towards the stretch, it's one ride that any baseball fan will want to buckle up for.
Christina Kahrl covers baseball for ESPN.com. You can follow her on Twitter.


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The Poor Poet is undoubtedly Spitzweg's most famous subject. This 1838 oil painting – which is represented next to two studies in this exhibition – is an early work by the artist who only four years previously had dared to take the leap from academically trained pharmacist to self-employed artist. Though Spitzweg's rendering is today considered the epitome of a romantic artist, his hardly idealized depiction failed to convince the critics during the work's first presentation at the Munich Kunstverein in 1839.
Spitzweg's poor poet is lying on several mattresses in the corner of a sparsely furnished attic room. The room's interior suggests poverty, and an open umbrella is meant to shield the poet from the water entering through a leaking roof. He is protecting himself against the cold by wrapping himself up in sheets and burning his own writings. Rather than an august artistic genius, Spitzweg opted to present the figure of a bohemian: antibourgeois, destitute, but inspired.
The work is characterized by two contrasting aspects: on the one hand it shows an artist, whose occupation the public generally associated with idleness, living a carefree life independent of social norms and conventions, an almost defiant attic room existence, while on the other hand it reveals something oppressive, conveying a sense of poverty and existential fears.
Amusing though the motif might at first glance appear, it is also a socio-critical comment on the precarious situation of artists. As is so often the case with his works, it is precisely this ambivalence that constitutes the appeal of Spitzweg's depiction. This ambiguity is also expressed in the iconography of the pointed cap worn by the "poor poet", for during the French Revolution the so-called Jacobin or liberty cap was used as a symbol of republican resistance. Seeing as it was only a mundane sleeping cap widely worn by the people, it could not be banned as a sign of subversive views.


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The obvious is that I am not a chef, but, is that really important here? Let's pretend I made it under the radar by giving Wolfgang Puck a piggy back ride to his car.
I do like to cook, but I make green bean casserole using the recipe from the back of French's French Fried Onions can. I make complicated things sometimes, but…I couldn't whip up a bouillabaise from memory like Kristin Kish did on Last Chance Kitchen a couple of weeks ago. I'd say I am sometimes more like Josie, where I don't manage my time well and sometimes drop salmon on the floor.
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Shabby and lumbering, with a face like a Norfolk dumpling, Father Brown makes for an improbable super-sleuth. But his innocence is the secret of his success: refusing the scientific method of detection, he adopts instead an approach of simple sympathy, interpreting each crime as a work of art, and each criminal as a man no worse than himself...
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We are all solo, yet none of us is solo.

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Air travel is now easier and more affordable than ever, which means that many of us now have our frequent flyer badges. Whether you are travelling for business or pleasure, and taking internal or international flights, flying can sometimes feel like hard work.
Modern technology though means that flying no longer has to be difficult. You can take away the tedium of your journey, and look stylish whilst you're doing it: it's a win-win situation for everyone!
Here are some of our airport essentials for the frequent flyer, so that you can take to the skies in style:
Noise Cancelling Headphones
In flight entertainment can be pretty bad (particularly on internal flights) but not as bad as the cheap plastic headphones you have to buy if you want to access it! Protect your ears, and your style credentials, by packing your own noise cancelling headphones instead.
If you're looking for new headphones for your next flight then make sure you choose the noise cancelling variety. Noise cancellers are miracle workers that will mute crying babies and hush the din of the cabin around you: the only thing they can't drown out is the kid behind you that keeps kicking your chair, but you can't have everything!
Bose Quiet Comfort are some of the best noise cancelling headphones on the market, with the added bonus of being wireless, meaning that you no longer have to be tethered to your device. Some other great headphone options are detailed below:
Bag Tracker
Unfortunately, lost baggage happens. But it doesn't have to ruin your trip if you add a bag tracker to the bottom of your luggage. Whether they ends up in Portland, Port Orleans or Portugal, you'll always know where your underpants are with this handy little device.
Absolutely essential for the frequent flyer, the bag tracker allows you to track your suitcase on your phone whenever it isn't with you: especially useful if you can't work out why your bag is always the last one to reach the luggage carousel!
Because style is important, Royce make a beautiful leather bag tracker designed to blend seamlessly into the existing design of your luggage. You can buy yours here.
Stylish Scarf
No matter what the time of year, a super soft scarf in silk or cashmere will really elevate your style. But a scarf serves a much more important purpose at the airport than to simply make you look good: if the cabin is cool you can drape it over you and use it as a travel blanket. If the cabin is warmer, fold it up and use it as a cushion without having to carry a bulky pillow in your carry-on.
No savvy frequent flyer travels without a scarf around their neck or in their carry on. Use this as the perfect opportunity to show off your style credentials by picking an on-trend scarf in a luxury material. Despite their high-end price tags, we love cashmere scarves because they look as decadent as they feel. Here are some of our favourites:
Charger to Go
No one should travel without fuel, and we're not talking about the air plane here! Running out of battery for your phone, laptop or other device mid-way through a flight is an absolute nightmare, leaving you without your in-flight entertainment options and out of contact when you arrive at your destination.
We're all guilty of using our phones when we're bored or killing time (both of which are frequent occurrences at the airport) which can drain the battery of our device surprisingly quickly. Thanks to the portable charger on the go, however, no one ever needs to run out of charge for their device unless they want to!
Invest in a portable charger with enough power for all of your devices and play Candy Crush in the departure lounge to your heart's content!
Stylish Luggage
Whether you're taking a weekend break and travelling with nothing but carry-on, or taking a longer trip to Europe with several suitcases behind you, it's essential that your luggage matches your overall look. That means it should be fashion-forward, sleek, and stylish.
We love leather luggage, which is stylish and durable, but its weight means that it might not be a practical choice for all travellers (particularly frequent business travellers). If weight is important to you then Microlite make the world's lightest fabric suitcases, which are still incredibly stylish and durable (and demonstrated in the image above).
Choosing dark luggage is a great rule of thumb, as it coordinates with almost anything. What's more, dark luggage won't show the marks and scrapes that will inevitably occur when your suitcase is being thrown about by the baggage handlers.
We love the Magellano Ultra Light range, which you can see below:
Document Organiser
Finally, air travel is one of the few aspects of our life where we are still tethered to paper: your passport, airline tickets, insurance document, and other travel essentials are all important to have to hand as you pass through the airport.
Rather than throw them into the front pocket of your carry-on (and risk them getting crumpled, damaged or worse) the smart and stylish traveller invests in a document organiser to keep everything you need at the tips of your fingers in an instant.
Available in a wide variety of colours, patterns, and finishes, a sleek leather document wallet in black, brown or tan will have a high end and timeless appeal.
Frequent flying is a fact of modern life. Whether your zipping across the country to meet clients, or flying to the other side of the world for a vacation, we are all likely to spend some time in an airport over the next 12 months. Why not invest in some of these technologies, to ensure you look stylish whilst you're travelling, and to make that wasted journey time as easy as possible?


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And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; And patience, experience; and experience, hope (Romans 5:3-4 KJV)
Wait a minute did Paul just say GLORY in tribulations/trials? Has he lost his mind? Does he really expect us to give thanks when we have been persecuted, tried without a court hearing, convicted and sentenced without a trial? Lord Jesus I am going to give the answer – YES that is what You expect from us father. So, then I am not support to post anything negative about this tribulation that I am going through? I am going to rephrase that verse for today because God has brought it to my mind this morning.
And only so, but we glory in our tribulations [by not posting memes on FB to whine about them – knowing that tribulations are the fertilizer for our souls as we grow in the patience of the Lord, and patience, and experience with these tribulations give us hope, and not only us, but all others who are watching us as we go through the tribulation – they now know that when it happens to them they can endure it and glory in it too. sighs..
Father empower us to turn the other cheek, and glory in or tribulations. For we know that we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities and powers.
However, you have given us the armor to stand under the power of the Holy as the shield of faith deflects the toxins that the enemy and his faithful workers send our way. We boast not in our strength as being perfect but as Your Strength is perfect and no force in heavens or on earth can stop your plans for your people. Amen.
My friends, the book of our acts, trials, and tribulations is being written as we live our lives each day. We will have stories like Joseph [What did he do to be thrown into a pit, sold as a slave, place in prison on trumped-up charges.] but then he fulfilled his divine purpose by being the ruler of the greatest nation of his time. His tribulation ended with glory for the kingdom and so on and so on.
Not to Mention Job. He lost his home, his children, his reputation, his status, his friends [after all they attacked him and told him about all the sins he had committed – by the way he did not commit any of them -]. But his trial and tribulation was placed their to give us hope. So, are ours being written down in a book some where to give someone else hope? Can God say do you see my servant XXXXX He/she is loyal to be and will never falter and send people nasty grams, or text them nasty messages, or post memes on FB about them when they are going through trials and tribulations. It is what it is and we serve a higher purpose.
We are not alone. God is the Commander of the forces who are fighting the battle for us. It belongs to him. Lord help us to glory in our tribulations. To steer the course and TRUST in YOU as our deliverer.


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St. Paul city council member cleared in voting dispute
A St. Paul city council member has been cleared of charges related to an incident when he helped a woman vote for him last year.
The Pioneer Press reported that the verdict written by a Ramsey County District Court judge found that Dai Thao translated for a Hmong woman with the "full knowledge" and support of election judges, and it wasn't until after the ballot was cast that he was told he could not help the voter in any way.
The verdict said the judges knew they had an obligation to ask Thao to leave rather than let him help than woman, but opted instead to utilize Thao's language skills.
Thao was charged in February with unlawfully marking a ballot, misconduct in or near polling places, and unlawful assistance of a voter. State law prohibits candidates from directly assisting voters, and he was running for mayor at the time.
Thao had maintained that the charges were unfair and that he was only trying to assist a disabled neighbor who did not speak English.
MPR News contributed to this report.


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Into the unknown. June 2018.
After hours of attempting to upload this video on our lousy connection I have tried to embed one I had already uploaded to Facebook…it still seems to work if you navigate to Facebook….but obviously that is not ideal….
It was important to me that this short video was somehow represented here in my archive! So this will have to do!
(UPDATE: A day later and it has appeared! Happy days!)


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Gallants embody the virtues of honor, generosity, and civility. Their personal symbol serves as an inspiration to others in a courtly setting as much as on a battlefield.
Code of Gallantry
A gallant must belong to either the order of the blue rose, the order of the guard, the order of the lion, or the order of the sword. A gallant must also be of lawful good or neutral good alignment. A gallant who ceases to be lawful good or neutral good, or who violates his order's edicts, loses all class features except armor and weapon proficiencies until he restores his alignment or atones for his violation (see the atonement spell), as appropriate.
This alters the cavalier's order.
Symbol of Inspiration (Ex)
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Symbol of Resilience (Su)
At 14th level, the gallant's personal crest empowers his allies to stand firm against evil.
While his personal crest is displayed, the gallant can bolster his allies' resilience as a standard action. All allies within 60 feet of the gallant gain DR 5/evil for 1 minute. An ally cannot benefit from this ability more than once per day.
This ability replaces greater banner.
Pathfinder Player Companion: Heroes of the High Court © 2017, Paizo Inc.; Authors: Isabelle Lee, Luis Loza, Ron Lundeen, and Jacob W. Michaels.


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PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- Authorities say a Portland State University officer shot and killed a person outside a sports bar near campus.
Portland police Sgt. Chris Burley says the shooting happened Friday at 1:30 a.m.
Video sent by a bystander to KOIN-TV shows university officers at the scene of a fight involving several men outside the Cheerful Tortoise. During the scuffle, someone yelled there's a gun. Then shots were fired.
Burley says Portland police will handle the investigation.
The names of the officer and the person killed have not been released.
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Jewish studies combined with Art Room and STEAM, as students create projects in their special role as historians
Our Grade 11 and 12 curriculum follows the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP). The IB Diploma encourages intellectual growth, academic rigour, and personal development through a holistic and balanced approach. It opens doors to the best universities worldwide. Moreover, it helps develop lifelong learners who are prepared to make the difference to the communities they inhabit. Thus Classical Hebrew, Jewish philosophy and Advanced Modern Hebrew fit in perfectly with the IB philosophy.
Students will be able to opt for the full Diploma or individual courses in subjects of their choice. For more information on the IB DP curriculum and philosophy, please visit this website. It is intended that all students will graduate with the Elsa High School Diploma which is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
Diploma Programme Requirements
- Six subjects
- Subjects offered at Carmel School (2019-20)
- Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS)
- Extended Essay (EE)
- Theory of Knowledge (TOK)
- Grades and assessment
Six subjects
To earn an IB Diploma, students are required to study six subjects (three at Higher Level, and three at Standard Level).
- A literature course in the student's native language
- One additional language
- Mathematics
- An experimental science
- A humanities or social science subject
- An arts subject, or another subject from the sciences, languages or humanities
In addition, students must successfully complete Creativity, Action, Service (CAS), an Extended Essay (a 4,000 word research project similar to a university research paper), and the Theory of Knowledge (TOK) course.
Subjects offered at Carmel School (2019-20)
Group 1 - Language and LiteratureA1 Languages / Literature (English, Hebrew, Chinese, French, Spanish)
A2 Languages / Language & Literature (English, Hebrew, Chinese, French, Spanish)
Group 2 - Language AcquisitionB Languages (English, Hebrew, Chinese, French, Spanish)
Ab initio Languages (Hebrew, French, Spanish)
Group 3 - Individuals and SocietiesEconomics
Sports, Exercise and Health Science
Environmental Systems and Societies (Group 3 and 4 subject)
Group 4 - SciencesBiology
Computer Science
Sports, Exercise and Health Science
Environmental Systems and Societies (Group 3 and 4 subject)
Group 5 - MathsAnalysis and Approaches (SL and HL)
Applications and Interpretation (SL and HL)
Group 6 - The ArtsTheatre Arts
Visual Arts
Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS)
Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS) is a fundamental part of the Diploma experience, helping students to focus on the importance of extracurricular activities as an integral part of life, and as a healthy counterbalance to the world of scholarship and study. DP candidates must demonstrate active involvement in community service, artistic and physical activities over the two-year period.
Extended Essay (EE)
Students must select, research, and write an in-depth, independent research work or Extended Essay (EE) of 4,000 words in one of the six subjects areas. Each student works under the guidance of an Extended Essay Supervisor. The Extended Essay requirement offers IB candidates the opportunity to become familiar with the independent research and writing skills expected at university.
Theory of Knowledge (TOK)
Grades and assessment
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Received by KRRA 4.30pm Monday 22 January
The City of Cape Town's Water and Sanitation Department will be performing urgent maintenance work on the main water supply along Kommetjie Road. Read more below:
The Water and Sanitation Department needs to install a new water connection to the main water supply along Kommetjie Road for a new school on Tuesday 22 January 2019.
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Residents are kindly requested to store water in clean, sealed containers for use during this period.
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USA, in particular:
Used to want to go to Florida for the fishing at Islamorada, but I've developed a real dislike for the place in recent years, because:
South Carolina's just been scrubbed from the list 'cos the chick there I've been after for the last 9 years just got engaged to someone else.
Also wanna visit Canada... got friends in Peterborough (Ontario) + Edmonton (Alberta)
Wanted to visit Egypt to go fishing for Nile Perch on Lake Nasser... but with the civil nest there the last couple of years can screw that idea.
Japan's been scrubbed from the list 'cos the the friend from Virginia who quit talking to me went on an exchange visit there shortly after... so mention of the spot tends to make me want to smash something in the same way Florida does.
Can't be bothered with Australia any more since my main friend over there never replies to me any more.
Perhaps Denmark, as one of my favourite episodes of my favourite fishing show was set there...
Germany, to do a few laps of the Nurburgring Nordschleife circuit
Belgium to do some laps round the Spa-Francorchamp race track (the only interesting thing in Belgium) / go watch the F1 cars thundering over the crest of the Eau Rouge / Raidillon section at c. 175mph into the 200mph Kemmel Straight... Or perhaps the high-speed (185mph) Blanchimont corner. (can you tell I like this track?)
Italy to check out Venice, Rome, Pisa, Florence + do some laps round the Imola & Monza race tracks.


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