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Storm Barney: 25,000 households to remain without power overnight
Some 25,000 households will be without electricity overnight as Storm Barney sweeps across the country.
The damage "can be predominantly attributable to large trees which have fallen on the overhead lines in the southern half of the country as a result of gale force winds with gusts of up to 125km/h", ESB reported this evening.
The main areas affected are Tullamore, Loughrea, Athlone, Ennis, Tralee, Limerick, Killarney, Newcastlewest, Kilkenny, Clonmel, Roscrea, Bray and Arklow.
ESB Networks have dispatched crews who worked throughout the evening at numerous locations nationwide.
We are experiencing very high call volumes due to #stormbarney ,we have updates on Powercheck.ie and Our Webpage https://t.co/lEYoXEDnEX— ESB Networks (@ESBNetworks) November 17, 2015
Our crews are working to restore power as quickly and safely as possible,Stay Clear of fallen wires or damaged network #staysafestayclear— ESB Networks (@ESBNetworks) November 17, 2015
Fault updates https://t.co/xZe8FmLmxu If you cant see a fault in your area call 1850372999 with your MPRN #staysafe— ESB Networks (@ESBNetworks) November 17, 2015
Gust recorded of 122kmh at Shannon airport, Co.Clare @ShannonAirport #StormBarney pic.twitter.com/6emsOG7XCw— Deric Ó h'Artagáin (@deric_hartigan) November 17, 2015
They have already restored electricity to approximately 20,000 homes.
However, approximately 25,000 households will remain without power ovenight.
Estimated restoration times, when available, will be updated on http://www.esbpowercheck.ie
"Unfortunately due to the large number of faults, many customers will remain without power overnight," a spokesperson said.
"So far, our crews have restored power to approximately 20,000 customers since the height of the storm.
"We expect power to be restored to the majority of our customers by tea time tomorrow."
Read more: Ryanair flight aborts two attempted landings in gale-force winds
The forecast is for a windy and stormy evening with a Status Orange weather warning in operation for Munster, Leinster and South Connacht.
Dublin, Wicklow, Galway, Kerry, Clare, and Limerick can expect gust speeds to reach upwards of 100-125 km/hr along the coast.
A status yellow warning has also been issued for Carlow, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Wexford, Offaly, Westmeath, Meath, Cork, Tipperary and Waterford.
Gardaí are advising motorists to drive with care during the stormy conditions, and have asked for anyone spotting "falling or fallen debris" to contact their local garda station.
Speaking to Independent.ie, a Met Eireann spokesperson said the 'Orange Alert' will come into force in the late afternoon and evening for Dublin and Wicklow, and will remain in place for counties Galway, Clare, Limerick and Kerry for the foreseeable future.
"We are getting the front end of Storm Barney and its affecting mostly the southern half of the country.
"The winds will peak in early afternoon with the southern counties definitely feeling it."A scattering of showers in the west is expected to extend to all parts of the country by midday, the Met said.
Elsewhere, Limerick City and County Council are warning residents to avoid travel where necessary this evening.
Don't use any naked flames for light other than candles. Look after your wheelie bins #StormBarney will attack them. pic.twitter.com/gch5rc9Vnu— DunsAlert (@DunsAlert) November 17, 2015
#StormBarney is hitting the west Wales coast now. Debris on roads, power cuts. Take care everyone if you have to drive anywhere tonight— Carol Ritchie (@cazzybrynberian) November 17, 2015
At least av emergency lights in house. 3 hours of light during a power cut.Every home should have it. Power is back ... for now #StormBarney— Padraigh75 (@padraighk) November 17, 2015
#Barney #StormBarney #storm pic.twitter.com/1WgAum0X8K— Emer Mc Laughlin (@emer12) November 17, 2015
Thank god I'm now home, think it's time to batten down the hatches as it's blowing a hooley out there! #StormBarney— Sharon (@ShazsBookBlog) November 17, 2015
Lovely big Christmas tree in Ballymun ready to go. Hope #StormBarney doesn't take it away.. pic.twitter.com/W1zyYDrxp0— Cllr Carney Boud (@CatCarneyBoud) November 17, 2015
A statement from Limerick Council reads: "It is important that members of the public pay attention to Met Éireann's advisory as this weather system has the potential to deliver Storm Force 10 winds to Limerick for a period during the afternoon to early evening.
"Members of the public are advised to remain indoors where possible during the storm and to stay away from rivers and other water bodies."
Paul Moroney, Senior Engineer for Clare County Council added: "County Clare is likely to be affected to a greater extent than most other areas with the impact extending for a considerable distance inland through the afternoon.
"Our advice is to defer any planned road journeys during this period and to take special care in coastal and exposed areas."
AA RoadWatch is also advising motorists to take precautions "normally appropriate during such weather conditions", asking drivers to be mindful of pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists this afternoon.
"Wind blown debris is likely to be a problem on secondary routes in particular.
"High sided vehicles are particularly vulnerable on open or exposed roads."
Fire crews throughout the country are dealing with fallen trees.
In Dublin, fire crews were dealing with fallen trees in the city centre, Tallaght, Dublin Mountains and the Malahide
A Ryanair flight aborted two attempted landings at Shannon Airport today before being forced to divert to Liverpool.
The airport reported the highest winds in the country as Storm Barney battered the island with the west coast suffering the brunt of its force.
With winds at Cork and Dublin also too strong for Ryanair flight FR-1183 from London Gatwick, the opted to divert to the nearest suitable airport which in this case was Liverpool.
The flight was due in Shannon at 2.40pm and the crew had commenced an approach when they decided to abort the attempt. The crew performed a 'go-around' procedure and entered a holding pattern in the hope the winds would die down.
The pilot confirmed that the maximum wind speed in which they could land was 50 knots (92.6 kmh) and they would not be able to land in anything higher than that.
A short time later, the crew commenced a second approach to the airport however winds were still too strong for a safe landing.
At the time, winds at Shannon Airport were gusting as high as 61 knots (113 kmh) while later, winds reached as high as 69 knots (128 kmh).
Winds in Dublin and Cork were also reported to be gusting over the 50 knot limit so the flight was unable to land at either airport.
A Ryanair spokeswoman said: "This flight from London Gatwick to Shannon performed a routine go-around before diverting to Liverpool due to high winds at Shannon Airport.
"The aircraft landed normally at Liverpool and will depart for Shannon when the weather improves. Ryanair sincerely apologised to all customers affected by this weather diversion which was entirely beyond our control."
Elsewhere in Clare, Shannon Ferries, which operates between Killimer in Clare and Tarbert in Kerry suspended sailings as a result of the winds.
The fire service and council staff responded to multiple reports of trees that fell on roadways in various parts of the county.
In Ennis, a road-sign buckled under the force of the wind and crashed onto the footpath near the town's rail and bus station. No one was injured in that incident.
Two motorists escaped serious injury when they lost control of their cars in separate incidents on the M18 motorway. The first happened at around 7.30am in the northbound lane between Barefield and Crusheen.
Shortly before 1.00pm, a car lost control and collided with a crash barrier in the central reservation of the M18 between Newmarket on Fergus and Dromoland.
Units of the fire brigade from Shannon along with Gardaí and an ambulance responded to the incident.
One fire service vehicle created a rolling roadblock and brought traffic to a safe stop before they reached the accident scene. One person has been taken to hospital with minor injuries.
Traffic had been backed up for over a kilometre for about 40 minutes before one lane of the route was reopened. Once the crashed car was removed from the scene, the second land of the motorway was also opened.
As gale-force winds batter large parts of the country, Garda have shared footage of a patrol car's close call with a falling branch during high winds to warned motorists to stay safe this evening.
In a video posted its official Facebook page, a Garda spokesperson shared a near miss incident involving one of its Burglary Response units.
"Be careful out there! Severe weather warning in place!!
"Damage caused to Garda Burglary Response car in Blanchardstown on November 12th in high winds - expect the unexpected and drive safely if travelling in such conditions."
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Us here at Curated Vibes Group want to dedicate this post not only to all the beautiful mothers out there in the world, but especially ours for helping shape us and support us for journeying down the unbeaten path. This has clearly been the year of the Female and we want our Queens to know how appreciated they are.
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Dear mama....
A Likkle Island Girl with Big Time Tings eh. I do not believe in my 25 years of life I have witnessed someone that works and has hustled as hard as you. This Queen traveled from Antigua at the age of 13 and has faced and overcome many trials, tribulations and battles. The strength and the heart this woman has is as one of a lion. But her energy is as crazy as mule and as silly as a monkey. Being a mom, a wife, a Master student ,study for your citizenship and a full time nurse is no easy feet and somehow you managed to make it look flawless and effortless. Thank you for laying down an example and supporting me every step of my own way, green hair and all.
Believe it or not, my mom and I would constantly butt heads growing up, and oddly enough it was probably because we are so much alike. My mom is an only child and my grandmother had her when she was 16 years old and I believe that really shaped my mother to be as independent as she is today.
I feel like I've inherited the analytical and strategic thinking from my dad but have definitely acquired the tech, design and innovative thinking from my mom. At around the time when I was 5 or 6 years old my mom worked at a store called "Zany Brainy" which was a store that sold educational toys and multimedia products. While working there she used my brother and I as mini focus groups by giving us the opportunity to test out the children's toys and games which ultimately helped her better sale recommendations. Being that I was so young, I didn't realize how rare and unique that experience was as it started to mold my brother and I into creative thinkers.
With my mom, it's always about the little things or the things that you don't notice initially, that makes her exceptional. From guiding my brother and I into the career paths we've taken without taking over our decisions, to essentially being a single mom at times while my dad worked 2 jobs with one being in the Air Force, she has ALWAYS been there.
This story is just one of many ways my mom makes small moments, significant ones. No words can truly explain how inspirational she has been to me and as loved as she makes me feel. Happy Mother's Day to my phenomenal mom!
My relationship with my mother growing up was definitely a build of character for me!Both of us being Libra's , we each tried to find our balance with each other. She was always responsible, and particular about the way things get done. She was always my toughest critic but let me make my mistakes and let me grow into the person who I am today. Being in events, this trait helped me a long way!
Being a teacher, she was hard on us with school and that we always tried our best. Our train rides as kids always consisted of guessing the capitals of different countries, and other geography games. It allowed me not only to love my culture, but to enjoy others cultures and traditions. My journeys across the world will only be better because of my yearning to always learn more.
She is so attentive and caring, that every detail was thought about when working with others. She is the youngest of 7 siblings, and has worked so hard to make sure she was her own individual, so her wall is still really hard to break down at times. But the older I get, the more we bond about our journeys in life.
Thank you Mama for every kiss, hug, argument, cry, and laugh. Your heart is always filled with good intent and I love you for shaping me into the person I am today!
Life is hard and filled with trials and tribulations. Jumping and overcoming hurdles seem impossible at times. And let's face it, they're definitely hard to jump over.
At 5 years old I envisioned 30 to be a pivotal point in my life. But as I am months away, the road to 30 seems to be the hardest yet. The year began with major career changes, followed by a car accident which totaled my car, and then the unexpected happened. I was asked to work an event that was going to bring my career up to new heights. A month and half away from home with a big pay check at the end. That joy, however, was over quickly. Event was in full swing and then canceled at the last minute making headlines around the world. It was embarrassing to even admit to being a part of that catastrophic experience.
Today is May 14th. A day dedicated to cherishing our mothers for their hard work. But today is also a reflection of my life for the past 29.5 years and a testament to the unconditional love that my mom has for me is the reason why I can stand up tall and keep going. She is the reason why I do what I do. She is the reason why I continue to strive to do bigger and better things. She is the reason why I am still here. And just like that, I know I am the reason why she is still here. We are one. And it will be that way until the end of time.
At 5, I said I'd build my mom a large house and build one for myself next door to hers. That is still my dream and I will continue to work hard to make that a possibility. I love you mom, Happy Mother's Day.


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First an update on Phil. Monday's doctor appointment
turned into a half day seeing at least three doctors. An MRI was ordered and occurred on Friday. He has follow-up appointments on the MRI on Wednesday. I really hope they figure something out, because his finger throbs. Every little bump of it just sends him into agony. If he's taken a pain pill (which produces motion sickness many times) it's only crying. Without the pain pill, it's screaming.
This was my week for being ornery. Most of the time I try to be gentle and quiet about things and avoid fights where and when possible. Not this week.
I had a little adventure on the way to the doctor. Our block is usually smooth sailing, but ahead of us on the corner where we needed to turn, I heard a jingling collar and what sounded like voices of a mother and daughter calling Cocoa. Then I heard growling. Every guide dog attack story ran through my head, and the dog sounded like it was getting closer to us. Had I known they were both kids, I never would have raised my voice the way I did, but I asked them to get their dog under control right now. I also said the dog should be on a leash if it wasn't. Not diplomatic in the least. The kids reassured me the dog was on the leash, and a man yelled out the window that it was and to stop screaming at his children. Note to self. Not a good way to impress who appear to be new neighbors. I did apologize, but at first I panicked thinking of all of the working relationships which have been wrecked. It's not just physical injuries. Many times it's just psychological, and a dog just won't work again. This is especially problematic if it happens near home. To add insult to injury, this little stop made me miss my bus, and I was a little late getting to the doctor's office.
My doctor's visit brought up one of the very few not-so-friendly debates between Kragneses. We have a running joke that if you're a Kragnes, you're right. The only question is what happens when we disagree. For a few weeks, I've been noticing that when I lie on my left side, my pillow speaker (for reading audio books) gets quieter within a few minutes. In the past I've been known to have a lot of wax in my ears, and I suspected that might be what was going on. Only thing was, there was some pain and itching too. That might have been the final push to get to the doctor. Because it might be an infection, it was ok to go.
There are home remedies for wax in the ears. Growing up, it was cu-tips, sometimes with water. And I swear, every time I went to the doctor, they would warn against it. My doctor yesterday warned against it again saying it has the potential to puncture something. I talked about Phil's home remedy which is successful for him. He mixes vinegar and alcohol and uses a syringe to squeeze the mixture in his ears. Lavages work for me, but warm water under a lot of pressure applied with something a little thicker than a toothpick and a doughnut-shaped thing which limits how far into the ear it can go are more successful for me. Side benefits are that it feels good and doesn't smell bad. It also helps to have a sighted nurse able to shine a light to see the angle needed to get the wax. Phil feels I trash his method, and I do. But if we could just agree to disagree, I could settle down. Trashing is not a one-way street. He contends that doctors simply want our money so discourage anything which might keep us away. If I'd just do his thing every few months, I might not have to go in.
So when I complained of the obstruction, his response was, "there are vinegar and alcohol in there. He contends I haven't tried it, but I have. Based on my doctor's and nurse's responses, I'm not likely to try it again. They think it will dry out the ear with the acid being a problem. According to Phil's doctors, the mixture brings the PH balance back into line in the ear. I suspect these things might address different problems or it's simply different strokes for different folks. Both ears needed attention, I can hear much better after my treatment, and it's a good thing. On the way home the rush hour traffic was absolutely brutal, and I needed every last bit of hearing plus Zane's skills to get across Hennapin Avenue!
Next week is the lovely colonoscopy. If you can believe it, they called yesterday and wanted to reschedule it yet again, because the doctor had another conflict. I switched to a different doctor within the same practice at the same time. I just want to get this nonsense done.


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We developed the strain-seismometer which used a laser interferometer in this project. This year, we did observation with this super long period seismometer and did comparison with a record of quartz pipe strain meter and STS -1 type broad-band seismometer.As a result it does not extend to performance of a STS -1 type seismometer.We can get a good record by revising atmospheric pressure and a change of minute temperature in an observation trench. The cause of noise is understood that it was warp of the laser interferometer by around 1/100 deg.temperature change in a trench by observation of temperature by an exact thermometer and observation of atmospheric pressure change by a micro-barometer.The developed strain seismometer seems to do warp by temperature more greatly, because various kinds of materials are used every a part by difficulty and a price of production. I have to build the system which is not influenced in a temperature change by materials of super iron-nickel alloy with a little temperature changes.
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I have different sides to me – an achiever, a wise loving woman, a task master, a whiney kid, a compassionate listener. When I was younger the achiever was running the show. She was in "charge." I was completely work focused. Sometimes I would find it hard to relax. I was usually overcommitted. Then, I swung the other way. I became the relaxed hippie lady. I meditated 45 minutes a day. I did lots of yoga. Became a raw foodist. I totally slowed down. I had lots of great insights, but I felt off. I wasn't doing enough. I had lots of ying – not enough yang. Or, it is the other way around?
I also used to struggle with decisions. Should I do this? Or, that? Or, maybe this and that? My thinking would loop as I considered all of my options. I would get dizzy.
Then one day I did an exercise called the life autobiography. I wrote my life story and considered my life up to the present day. When I analyzed my life to date and considered the important decisions I have made in my life, I had an epiphany. I have this part of me that always knows what to do. Sometimes it takes me awhile to listen to her, but when I do, she does not steer me wrong. She is wise and loving. She considers my head and heart and is perfectly balanced. When she speaks, her voice is crisp and clear. Mature.
Knowing there is a wise and loving part of me has had two implications for my life. First, I realized that I want "HER" running the show. I think of the different sides of me as executives around a board room table. I want HER as the Chair of the Board. My life is better when she calls the shots.
Second, if I want her in charge, I need to make sure that I can feel her. I have to be able to tap into her and hear her voice. For me, I hear her when I am in the forest. When I am running. Doing yoga. In a peaceful place. The other parts of me take over when I am too busy. Overcommitted. Tired. Now, when I am faced with big choices, my focus is on tapping into the wise and loving woman instead of thinking and doing pro and con lists. It is very liberating to know there is this balanced and wise part of me.
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Free Valentine's Day Date Night Questions Printable
Valentine's Day is coming up and along with it comes the dreaded date night. Okay… maybe it's not dreaded but from personal experience it can be hard to open up the conversation and talk about our marriage.
It seems easy but most of the time couples will fall into everyday conversation mode. It's the way we talk to each other after a long day at work or when there's nothing new to say. So we recount the days activities and follow it up with an "I love you" hoping we've connected with our spouse on a deeper level.
Sadly this type of conversation does nothing for our spouse and ourselves. If we are to really connect and talk about our relationship and how we feel, make it happen on Valentine's Day or at least your anniversary. No one want's to talk about the kids, bills or how HOA charged them another fee.
So I created 20 questions that will get the conversation started in the right direction. These questions will help you both open up and share how your feeling. It's designed to be fun and keep the conversation going about your relationship and love for each other, it is Valentine's Day after all!
This free printable was made for Christian married couples in mind, some of the questions include:
-What are 3 things I do that make you smile?
-In what ways do I show you that I love you?
-Do you see me growing more Godly as the years go on?
-Is there anything new you want to do together?
-Have I helped you become more mature spiritually?
-Is this everything you thought married life would be?
-What's your favorite bible verse? Why that one?
There are 20 questions total and it really is perfect for opening up the conversation on Valentine's Day to talk about what's important in your relationship!
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Broadcom Withdraws Offer to Buy Qualcomm After Trump Veto
Broadcom announced it has withdrawn and terminated its $117 billion offer to acquire Qualcomm and has also withdrawn its slate of independent director nominees for Qualcomm's 2018 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
Broadcom's decision comes two days after U.S. President Donald Trump blocked the attempt citing national security concerns.
Broadcom, however, expects to continue with its plan to redomicile to the United States.
"Although we are disappointed with this outcome, Broadcom will comply with the Order. Broadcom will continue to move forward with its redomiciliation process and will hold its Special Meeting of Stockholders as planned on March 23, 2018," the chipmaker said.
Broadcom's board met late on Tuesday to formalize plans to move its base to the United States. The move would make it easier for Broadcom to make acquisitions of U.S. companies without falling under the jurisdiction of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS).
According to Bloomberg, San Diego-based chipmaker Qualcomm spent $8.3 million in lobbying in 2017, while Broadcom spent $85,000, according to federal lobbying disclosures. It's unclear how much of Qualcomm's money paid for lobbying against Broadcom's bid.
Qualcomm spent about $2 million a quarter, according to the disclosures, increasing slightly in the fourth quarter.


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Cape Town's first Cannabis Expo to be held at GrandWest in April
The Cannabis Expo in South Africa, a trade and consumer exhibition dedicated to the cannabis industry, is taking place in Sun Exhibits, GrandWest from 4 to 7 April 2019.
The expo will deal with a variety of uses for this versatile plant, which is making waves globally in industries across the business spectrum. As people's attitudes and the legislation changes globally around the plant, cannabis is becoming one of the most exciting and fastest-growing industries to be in.The Cannabis Expo includes an exhibitor hall, networking and entertainment spaces, a convention stage and workshop that will host local and international experts from across the industry.
"This is the largest exhibition of its kind on the African continent," says Elouise Matthys, the PR and Promotions Manager at GrandWest. "Internationally, most major countries host annual cannabis expos that attract tens of thousands of people, from the USA to Germany and Australia to name a few. We are excited to be the hosts of this cutting-edge expo in Cape Town."
Sarah Howarth, the expo's sales director, says "Due to a number of reasons, such as this country's liberal laws, geographic climate, population demographic and the wide array of cultures, South Africa is expected to become one of the largest cannabis industry marketplaces in the world.
"The Cannabis Expo is the perfect platform for international and local medical health professionals, agricultural providers and lifestyle brands to engage with industry experts and the public around this versatile plant."
Tickets to the Cannabis Expo can be bought on Computicket for R150 per ticket or at the door for R200. The doors open at 10h00 and closes at 16h00 on 4 April, 20h00 on 5 and 6 April, and 16h00 on 7 April 2019. Visit www.TheCannabisExpo.co.za for more information.
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This is the card I entered in Word Art Wednesday challenge # 55. This is the verse we could use for the challenge.
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Correna, what a politically incorrect card if we were of this world. We, of course are not!! This particular scene is burned into the hearts and minds of so many people. Thank you for posting it with us. May I put this card into my ideas folder? It has warmed my heart today to see it, I so miss the creche scenes in our communities.
Psalm 103 Blessings,
Carole Robb Bisson,
Word Art Wednesday
Just gorgeous, Correna. God is always blessed when He sees us sharing His goodness, singing His praises, telling His gospel to people, and sharing His love, which this card most certainly does. Thanks for sharing your God-given talents with us in our challenge this week at Word Art Wednesday. May He bless you for blessing Him (and blessing me as well…thanks).
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Brewing Pliny the Elder
The American Homebrewers Association launched an interesting project yesterday. They selected one beer from one brewery in each state and did a Secrets of Master Brewers thing: a full recipe and formulation. (Okay, not a complete Secrets thing--all you get is the recipe and formulation, with none of the style background or comments from the brewer. Shameless plug: Secrets is pretty cool that way, and so you should go buy it.) The selection of beers is pretty solid. There are a few offbeat choices, but it seems that where possible, the AHA has tried to track down a classic beer.
- Alaskan Smoked Porter
- Pliny the Elder (CA)
- Three Floyds Alpha King (IN)
- Bell's Two-Hearted (MI)
- Boulevard Tank 7 (MO)
- Brooklyn Lager (NY)
- Great Lakes Edmund Fitzgerald Porter (OH)
- Deschutes Black Butte Porter (OR)
- Victory Prima Pils (PA)
Not everybody was fully forthcoming. The Alchemist gave Focal Banger instead of Heady Topper, and Maine Beer Co proffered Peeper rather than Lunch. New Glarus may not have offered anything; in any case the AHA has cobbled together a version of Wisconsin Red that is nothing like the actual beer. Having written a book that covered the same material, I know how this goes. Overall, it's a pretty impressive list. If you're a homebrewer, it's worth paging through these for tips--even if you don't want to recreate the recipe entirely.
As a program note, I'm in Connecticut to give a speech (I write you from PDX at an indecent hour), so no blogging tomorrow or over the weekend.


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Wildfire Update: High Cascades Complex/
East Zone Update
*** The Level 1 Evacuation Notification for Mazama Village is lifted.***
Crews were back on the line Thursday, Sept. 21, evaluating and implementing rehab plans for the Spruce Lake, Blanket Creek and North Pelican Fires. Several excavators arrived at the Incident Command Post on Thursday and will begin work today repairing dozer lines as soil conditions allow. Operational repair pace will continue to increase as weather improves. No fire spread is expected for the next several days but some creeping and smoldering in the sheltered forest stands may occur at lower elevations where heat remained during the storm cycle.
Community Briefing: A community briefing to discuss current fire operations and rehab plans will be held Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. at the Rocky Point Fire Hall (25600 Rocky Point Road, Klamath Falls, Oregon).
North Pelican (3,589 acres, 73% contained) Crews bladed (smoothed) portions of Cold Springs Road and evaluated repair plans for the southwest edge near the wilderness boundary. They will continue cleaning hand and dozer lines for today's operations. A deck of logs slid off a logging truck at the Junction of Cold Springs Rd and Hwy 140. The firewood is available for the public beginning Saturday with a permit obtained from the Ranger District.
Blanket Creek (33,322 acres, 23% contained) Crews started to pull hose on the western perimeter of Blanket Creek and assess hand and dozer lines to determine what type of equipment is required to complete repair work. Crews working the eastern perimeter chipped approximately 2.5 miles of NF road 3282, while crews on the southeast perimeter pulled 3.8 miles of hose.
Spruce Lake (15,826 acres and 22% contained) Two hand crews spent the day removing snags and other vegetation from the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) to access and rehab the southern handline from the Forest Service boundary to Copeland Creek.
Based on current weather and fire behavior, the National Park Service and High Cascades Complex (East) Fire Incident Management team determined the fire no longer poses a threat to Mazama Village.
The Level 1 Evacuation Notification for Mazama Village is lifted.
Closures: Forest Managers are reevaluating area closures. For more information visit https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5503. The West Rim Drive is closed until Friday at 4:00 p.m. due to construction. All concession facilities and services remain open for visitors to the Park. Motorists and visitors to the area also need to be aware of delays on Highway 230 between Union Creek and the junction with Highway 138 due to road construction.


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The bomb used by terrorists to blast the trolley-bus in Volgograd was equivalent to 4 kilos of TNT, official spokesman for the Investigative Committee of Russia Vladimir Markin told Interfax on Monday.
"Early reports indicate that the explosive device was equivalent to no less than 4 kilos of TNT. It was filled with damaging agents the same as the explosive device at the [Volgograd] railway station," Markin said.
He said that similar damaging agents were used in both the Sunday and Monday explosions in Volgograd.
"As the damaging agents in the two explosive devices were identical this confirms the theory of the investigation about the connection between the two terror attacks," Markin said.
The death toll of the Volgograd trolley-bus explosion has reached 14, press secretary of the Russian Health Ministry Oleg Salagai has said.
"Unfortunately, the death toll has grown to 14," he said on Russia-24 channel on Monday.
He said that 28 more people were injured, "27 of them are in hospitals, the condition of two of them is regarded as critical."
On Sunday terrorist staged an explosion at the Volgograd railway station in which 17 people died and 45 more were injured. On Monday there was another explosion in a Volgograd trolley-bus in which 14 people died and 28 more were wounded.
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What Happened to Wonder?
Living Stones Series: First Published in All Around Old Bridge Publication – December 2018
By Pastor Lloyd Pulley
Every question today seems to invoke the same answer.
"Google it."
We turn to this powerful search engine often because we want to know the answer. With over 5 billion searches made a day, finding information through Google has become a normal routine. In a future article I may unpack the many ways this ubiquitous search engine profiles us, offers biased suggestions, learns what we are susceptible to and as such can sway a generation of people socially, religiously, economically and politically. But for now, what about the questions Google can't answer?
To a child even simple things give a sense of wonder. Do you remember marveling at a shooting star, a beautiful landscape, or grandpa's silly magic trick? Something changes in us when we learn how things work. We lose that sense of wonder. We assume knowing how a thing works is equal to the fuller knowledge of its origin and purpose, but life's answers go far beyond the zeros and ones of our technology.
First off, the drive to know is a God given attribute. According to the Bible, we were made in God's image and given dominion over the earth to cultivate and develop it, but this divine capacity, through rebellion, morphed into a desire to be like God and even replace him. This eventually sparked the judgment of the Great Flood. The Bible also reflects, as does history, a culture seeking answers sans God has never ended well. At the very least, it loses its sense of wonder.
When we lose our sense of wonder, we have to turn to something. We don't do uncertainty well! We hate unanswered questions and so we become susceptible to anyone who promises answers. Eventually, this leads to disillusionment. A growing number of young people are deeply dissatisfied with the state of our nation and our world, wondering why the utopia they hoped for delays. Will we stand in wonder of God above us or will we choose to be enamored by false promises of science, technology and a new world?
Wonder is lost. Wonder is that sense you get when you receive something more than you expected. A child will squeal with joy when they open a present beyond what they expected. We sense wonder when something beyond the mundane brilliantly bursts into our view. We long to recapture that sense of awe and escape from the dull and depressing because, I believe, we were made for something greater than ourselves.
This is where we would benefit greatly from turning to the ultimate wonder during this Christmas season. In describing the birth of Jesus, the Bible shows that all the angels and heavenly beings marveled at the incredible thing God was doing. How could it be that Almighty God would become a humble babe? Was this really what God had planned all along? Indeed, this was a wonderful gift, something far beyond what we could have expected.
As if this gift were not enough, what is really amazing is all that gift makes possible. By believing in Jesus, the wonders of heaven itself become available to us. Imagine the wonder to be found in eternity as followers of Jesus learn the immense beauty of God. Imagine every day of eternity being more amazing than the day before.
With this incredible prospect, why would we turn to lesser things to satisfy us? This side of eternity, evil always seems more creative and immediately fun but it ends in depression and a sense of emptiness. Choosing the biblical path seems more boring at first but preserves our wellbeing and creates a better overall life. The old dilemma of passion and patience are in view here. When your passion runs high, you want everything now but burn out quickly. When you have patience, something of real beauty, like a flower or a relationship, has the chance to grow, offering the most beautiful fragrances and senses of enjoyment.
The right path begins with finding wonder in the right things. For those who will stand amazed at Jesus, God Himself, made to be a sacrifice, the joys of heaven await. Jesus is rightly called wonderful for making this available.
I hope you can find a place of worship during this Christmas season. You are most welcome to join us at Calvary Chapel Old Bridge for our Christmas Eve services. We have three services on Sunday, December 23rd at 8:30am, 10:30am, and 12:30pm with a musical presentation and a message reflecting on the theme of "Wonder." We also have two services on Monday, December 24th at 4pm and 6pm that will include a children's program designed to retell the wonderful story of Jesus entering the world. My hope is that a sense of wonder will cut through this dark world for many and rekindle a sense of hope. That's something no Google search will ever give you.


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Play Time For Mom!/
We've made it the life stage of early adulthood, it's playtime for mommy! Early adulthood is a bit of an ambiguous age. The range is technically ages 18-45, but it is also a state of mind. You may notice some people do not leave their adolescents stage until many years after their actual teenage years.
The psychosocial development issue at this age is intimacy versus isolation. This centers on close relationships. This life stage is when peak functioning ability occurs: Romantically, physically, and mentally, this is the time to thrive. In terms of psychosocial development, this life stage is where, if issues from other life stages have not been resolved, it becomes harder to overcome new ones. Having a strong sense of confidence and self, developed earlier on, is essential to forming new relationships!
What is play at this age? Is it drinking and going out? Is it playing only with your kids? Perhaps it is both ends of that spectrum. Play revolves around building and maintaining close bonds. As a mom, you may notice your world revolves around your children and you are stabilizing an essential and strong bond with them. That is fantastic! You are mutually benefitting in playtime with your child; you are helping them reach their goals, and they are providing a loving relationship.
It is important to maintain intimate relationships outside of your children as well. This may seem impossible at times, but your friends will appreciate effort. Play with friends can be anything! It can be playing tennis one afternoon, going on a walk together, board game night, even play dates for your children. The point of play in early adulthood does not have to be specifically directed or undirected, you just have to do it! Do not let yourself become isolated, enjoy your relationships with both friends and family in anyway you see fit!


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A 60-year-old man was pronounced dead early Friday (8 February) morning.
According to the RCIPS, around 10 a.m. officers received reports of sudden death on Selkirk Dr. in George Town.
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Toby Perkins, MP for Chesterfield and Shadow Minister for Small Business, has undertaken the 'Ice-Bucket Challenge' in aid of motor neurone disease. Toby was doused with icy water by his wife Suzie and two children, Chloe and Lewis, outside his constituency office.
A very cold Toby said afterwards, "Thank you to Peak FM and Jon Chubb for nominating me. It was absolutely freezing but all for a good cause. The ice-bucket craze has raised millions for Motor Neurone Disease in a short space of time, as well as increasing awareness about the condition. It's going to make a real difference to people's lives".
Toby has nominated his two children to take the challenge next, as well as Huw Bowen, the Chief Executive of Chesterfield Borough Council, and radio presenter Matt Forde.
Toby is appealing for people to make donations to MND by texting "ICED55 £5" to 70070 to donate £5.


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One of its kind that offers government cyber security and is certified by the National Information Assurance Partnership (NIAP) voice solution, it will be support both Android and iOS platforms apart from BlackBerry 10 smartphones and tablets. This development markets BlackBerry's maiden secure mobile voice product that will be listed in both CSfC (NSA commercial solutions for Classified Program) and PCL.
Escalating Phone Tapping Incidences Driving Demand
According to Alex Thurber, the General Manager and SVP of Mobility Solutions at BlackBerry, call tapping is a common occurrence these days and the percentage is incrementing at an alarming rate. In this vastly interconnected world, restricting agency employees from sharing classified information to unauthorized devices is paramount, and limiting to desk phones is not a viable option. SecuSUITE will enable government to safeguard their sensitive conversations from electronic eavesdropping. The latest solution will be housed inside the premise, providing complete control to the customers, with reliability of secure calls over a carrier's network as well as over Wi-Fi.
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Caspian Energy (CE): Early in November Sophia hosted the 5th session of the Azerbaijani-Bulgarian Joint Commission on Trade-Economic and Scientific-Technical Cooperation. As a Co-Chair of the Commission from the Bulgarian side, which issue do you consider important in mutual relations of the two countries?
Temenuzhka Petkova, Minister of Energy of the Republic of Bulgaria : Azerbaijan is an important economic partner for us, with whom we want to develop long-term and mutually beneficial cooperation. In this connection, the fifth meeting of the Bulgarian-Azerbaijani Intergovernmental Commission for Economic Cooperation took place in Sofia between 6 and 8 November, 2018. A business forum was organized within the framework of the meeting with the participation of a commercial mission of Azerbaijan companies.
Political relations have been excellent at the level of strategic partnership between the two countries and I think that the time has come for them to grow into a fruitful economic partnership. I can say that energy is a leading industry when we talk about the Bulgarian-Azerbaijani relations. This strategic partnership includes the supply of Azerbaijani natural gas to Bulgaria from the Southern Gas Corridor. In addition, we also discussed future joint deliveries of Azerbaijani natural gas through the territory of Bulgaria to other countries of the region, via the interconnector Greece-Bulgaria, the existing gas transmission system of Bulgartransgaz and through the strategic project for "Balkan" gas hub. We consider Azerbaijan as one of the key suppliers of natural gas for "Balkan" hub. Another excellent opportunity to develop our bilateral relations is the investment of SOCAR in the gas distribution sector in Bulgaria.
We are working hard to promote and strengthen bilateral cooperation also in other industries such as agriculture, tourism, transport, light and food industries, industry, pharmaceutics etc. Our aim is to increase and diversify bilateral commodity turnover, as well as to promote Bulgarian investments in Azerbaijan and attract Azerbaijani investments in Bulgaria accordingly.
I would like to point out the significant contribution of my colleague - co-chairman of the intergovernmental commission from the Azerbaijan side- Minister Inam Karimov, with whose help we have managed to conduct a very successful meeting. I am convinced that the events held will give a strong boost to bilateral economic contacts in all sectors of mutual interest and will outline new, even clearer prospects for their development.
CE: How will the innovation-related cooperation be held?
Temenuzhka Petkova: There is a serious interest in Bulgarian companies, including high tech and innovative ones, for investments in Azerbaijan. In this regard, a specific commercial proposal was made by a Bulgarian company to the Ministry of Agriculture of Azerbaijan for the construction of a joint high-tech plant for the production of vaccines for animals and veterinary products for the Azerbaijan and regional markets. Other high-tech Bulgarian companies are also interested in the Azerbaijan market, including the establishment of joint ventures on the territory of Azerbaijan with Azerbaijan partners, which will ensure the uptake of innovative technologies and products in the Azerbaijan economy. It would therefore be good to implement several already announced pilot projects for the establishment of joint ventures in Baku, which will give a clear signal to Bulgarian innovative companies about the attractiveness of the Azerbaijan market.
CE: In recent years, the Government of Bulgaria has been making active efforts to ensure diversification of gas supplies. What role can the agreement, reached between Bulgargaz and SOCAR on supply of Azeri gas to Bulgaria, play in this regard?
Temenuzhka Petkova: A strategic priority for the Bulgarian Government, as well as for the European Union, is the diversification of gas supplies. In this regard, it is of strategic importance for us to ensure the supply of the agreed between Bulgargaz and SOCAR 1 bcm of Azerbaijani natural gas for Bulgaria from the second phase of the gas field Shah Deniz. That is why we are actively working for the construction of the interconnector Greece-Bulgaria through which the supply of Azerbaijani natural gas from the Southern Gas Corridor to Bulgaria will be carried out. In practice after 2020, the Azerbaijani natural gas from Shah Deniz 2 under this contract will meet about 25%-30% of the consumption of natural gas in Bulgaria. This is a significant share and will greatly increase our energy security. At the same time, competition on the Bulgarian gas market will be promoted, thus ensuring competitive market prices for household and industrial consumers.
CE: In your opinion, which efforts should be undertaken to ensure much higher growth of turnover between Azerbaijan and Bulgaria, which has started growing since 2017?
Temenuzhka Petkova: I believe that Bulgaria and Azerbaijan could promote stronger commodity turnover in competitive sectors for both countries by supporting the joint partnership between companies in order to implement the agreements reached between President Aliyev and Prime Minister Borissov at the meeting in Baku on 15 January, 2018. It must be borne in mind that a significant increase in the turnover is expected as of 2020 when the supply of Azerbaijani natural gas to Bulgaria will begin. Great interest was shown by over 70 Bulgarian companies from different sectors during the business forum in Sofia. This is clear evidence that the Bulgarian business considers Azerbaijan to be an attractive, predictable and stable market with a good business climate, and I believe that there are excellent political relations between our two countries as well.
CE: In your opinion, what is the role of the Southern Gas Corridor in strengthening the world's energy security map? Which party will get a bigger benefit from implementation of this project?
Temenuzhka Petkova: The Southern Gas Corridor is the fourth gas corridor that provides natural gas to the EU that is the biggest importer of natural gas in the world. Therefore, the Southern Gas Corridor is clearly of strategic importance for ensuring security of gas supplies to the EU. I believe the Southern Gas Corridor is a project that will bring benefits to all participants: for the EU – strengthening energy security and access to a new source, for Azerbaijan - access to a stable, solvent and predictable market, and for transit countries - transit revenues and significant investments in their gas infrastructure.
I use the opportunity to underline that Bulgaria has always supported the development of the Southern Gas Corridor whose main driver is Azerbaijan. The projects for interconnectors Greece – Bulgaria (IGB) and Turkey – Bulgaria (ITB) are an integral part of SGC. Bulgarian Ministry of Energy provides its institutional support for SOCAR's application for grants under the EU Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) for the implementation of specific activities on the TANAP pipeline, with which the Bulgarian side makes a significant contribution to the implementation of the projects of the Southern Gas Corridor.
CE:Which stage has been reached in construction of the gas interconnector with Greece?
Temenuzhka Petkova: The interconnector Greece- Bulgaria is a key project for ensuring the supply of natural gas from Azerbaijan to Bulgaria. The project company ICGB is currently actively working to complete the tender procedures for the delivery of the pipes and the construction of IGB, and we expect these activities to be finalized successfully by the end of this year. The issues of the structure and sources of financing of the project are entirely resolved and we have received all approvals from the energy regulators and the EC. We are planning the construction of IGB to start at the end of this year or the beginning of next year and finish in 2020, in synergy with the launch of the Trans - Adriatic pipeline /TAP/, with the aim of ensuring 1 bcm natural gas per year under the long-term contract with the Shah Deniz consortium.
CE: Which opportunities for cooperation are opening between Baku and Sofia within the framework of large transport infrastructure projects (Baku-Tbilisi-Kars and Baku International Sea Trade Port) initiated by Azerbaijan?
Temenuzhka Petkova: Bulgaria and Azerbaijan have strategic location and important transport corridors that connect Europe and Asia cross both countries. For Azerbaijan and Bulgaria, the East-West transport corridor is connecting and of general interest and it would benefit both sides. In this regard, Bulgaria welcomes the major transport projects carried out by Azerbaijan along the East–West corridor, such as the railway project Baku-Tbilisi-Kars and Baku International Sea Trade Port, which provide significant opportunities for freight transport from and through Azerbaijan to Bulgaria and Europe. The railway Baku-Tbilisi-Kars ensures a comfortable and fast railway corridor that connects our two countries through Georgia and Turkey. Of interest is also the opportunity to transport goods and freights through the Caspian Sea and through the Black Sea to our Black Sea ports Varna and Burgas, and from them to European markets. Let us not forget air transport as a major achievement in our bilateral cooperation in transport. We consider the opening of the direct air line Baku –Sofia important for tourism and the promotion of business contacts between our two countries.
CE: Given the biggest gas compressor station it possesses in the region, does Bulgaria plan to become a Black Sea gas hub for the Balkan states?
Temenuzhka Petkova: Over 30 years Bulgarian gas transmission system has been providing reliable transit of Russian natural gas in Southeast Europe and particularly for Turkey, Greece and Macedonia. The gas transmission network of Bulgartransgaz EAD has significant capacity and is well developed and maintained. Over 80% of the capacity of compressor stations in Southeastern Europe is concentrated in Bulgaria. Taking into account these advantages of the Bulgarian gas transmission system, the long term experience and the strategic geographic location, Bulgaria together with the European Commission have developed the concept of regional "Balkan" gas hub.
The interim results of the feasibility study of the regional gas hub project "Balkan", co-financed by the EC, have shown that the project is extremely important and economically advantageous for Bulgaria, South East Europe and the EU. In this connection, Bulgartransgaz EAD and SOCAR are jointly working on the concept and they signed a Memorandum of Understanding in 2017. Taking into account the positive results of the feasibility study, we expect Azerbaijan to be one of the natural gas suppliers for the regional "Balkan" gas hub.
CE: Does Bulgaria plan to extend its transit gas infrastructure in view of the increase of gas demand in the European Union?
Temenuzhka Petkova: Bulgaria closely monitors the consumption forecasts on the regional and European gas markets, along with the development of major gas projects. Over 30 years Bulgaria has been a gas transmission center in South East Europe and intends to maintain and expand its position as a major natural gas transporter in the region. We continue building the necessary infrastructure – interconnectors with neighbouring countries, "Balkan" gas hub and we are also working on the expansion of the capacity of UGS Chiren. The implementation of the above projects will enhance the capacity and the potential of the Bulgarian gas transmission system, while Bulgaria will reaffirm its strategic position on Europe's gas map.
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I'm not sure whether a child needs a father. But fathers deeply need to be good parents, and those who can't are left further and further behind.
Fathers Need Their Children
Hanna Rosin, a senior editor at The Atlantic and at Slate, is the author of "The End of Men: And the Rise of Women."
Updated December 11, 2014, 11:03 AM
I'm not sure whether a child needs a father. Sophisticated studies on single motherhood show that the circumstances surrounding such families – poverty, instability – can be rough on children, but not that single motherhood itself is an issue. And from my own decade or so of mother experience and intuition, the answer to what children need seems fairly obvious: at least one loving adult who is a stable, reliable presence; a few more loving adults hopefully thrown into the mix; and enough resources not to be constantly struggling. Beyond that, I leave the question of what comprises a family up to the ever-evolving American imagination.
But what I'm pretty sure about is that men need fatherhood. The great tragedy of the last 30 years is how a certain segment of men have fallen off the map. A series of recessions made it hard for working-class men to find work, and they haven't quite adjusted to the new "college degree required" work force. The result shows up in the new statistics about female breadwinners. Women head their households because they think the men won't be all that helpful. The phrase I've heard most often from single mothers describing the fathers of their children? "Just another mouth to feed." And the tragedy has its own momentum. Men don't work, so they can't support their children, so they have nothing to work for.
The sociologists Kathryn Edin and Timothy Nelson have a new book out called "Doing the Best I Can," following fathers in the inner city. Edin and Nelson are trying to counter the portrait of the cocky deadbeat content to sow his wild oats and walk out. But the reality they uncover is even more heartbreaking. The men they profile desperately want to be fathers. They talk about quality time and tender moments and yearn so much to do it right that you realize the yearning is just as essential in them as in any mother. But they can't.
So what do we need men for in modern families? To save the men.
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This 18" diameter wreath of dusty miller will add a soft touch to any room in your home. The soft sage green tone of dusty miller looks good in any season and blends well with most any color.Made entirely from flowers and foliage grown here on the farm and hand-tied together on a willow wreath base. With care, your wreath can last for years.


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Enjoy this quiet, private country setting with a sunny mowed meadow and a backdrop of woods for privacy. Perc test and survey complete, over 800' of frontage, electricity at the street, stonewalls,some level and some sloping land provide more options for your house design. Space for gardening, a few animals or a good sled run. Clear a few trees for a distant view and plenty of firewood. Enjoy the sights and sounds of nature in all directions as well as abundant recreation and culture close by: skiing, golfing, Deerfield River sports, live theater and concerts, and Ashfield's Fall Festival. Conveniently located less than 5 miles to Ashfield Ct./rt.112, Conway/rt.116, or Shelburne Falls/Rt.2 and 20 min. to Greenfield or Deerfield/Rt.91. Come take a look.
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Unforgettable Scenes is a feature here at Southern Vision that hasn't popped up for a few weeks, so I've decided to bring it back as I love writing these posts. If you haven't read any of these before, than the title should be self-explanatory.
This week's Unforgettable Scene is the Letter scene from Ingmar Bergman's 1962 film Winter Light. The only one of his films that he was ever really truly happy with, Winter Light is easily one of his top three greatest works, and perhaps the most impressive because it achieves this greatness without glamour, showy visuals or an extravagant plot, simply a situation. Bergman presents us with a situation and leave us to ponder it, hammering home the seriousness of his protagonists' predicament with dialogue that is sharp and brilliant, at times even terrifying.
There are so many memorable scenes in this short 82 minute film that to pick one is difficult, but when I first saw it there was one scene so incredible, so daring that it stuck in my mind immediately and to this day sends a shiver down my spine to watch. It is startling because of how incredibly long Bergman holds a single, static shot of actress Ingrid Thulin's face as she reads a letter written by her to the character played by Gunnar Bjornstrand. The letter is savage. It is brutally honest. It speaks volumes about the relationship between her, the volatile atheist and him, the unstable pastor, than I expected, and it is impossible to tear your eyes from the screen. Since the whole scene is just words, there's really little left for me to say, and I encourage you, whether you've seen the film or not, to watch this scene and tell me what you think.


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Following a tease on socials earlier this week, Bad Wolves reveal "Hear Me Now" ft. Diamante, out now on Spotify. The surprise duet sees Bad Wolves' frontman Tommy Vext and Diamante join forces in a powerful display of intertwined vocals on the soaring ballad.
"It is undeniable what Diamante brought to the song as a final touch," explains Vext of the collaboration. "In retrospect it always felt like "Hear Me Now" was a duet. In the process of recording together, I think we all fell in love with Diamante a little bit. And we think you will too."
The labelmates will tour together this summer on the What's In Your Head Tour - on sale now! The upcoming tour sees Bad Wolves and From Ashes To New co-headline with Diamante opening each show.
"When Bad Wolves invited me to record "Hear Me Now" I was completely ecstatic and honored!," shares Diamante. "I am in love with everything about the song, which makes me even more excited to go on our tour this summer with them and From Ashes To New! Bad Wolves and FATN are both incredible bands, and I cannot wait to hit the road with them in June."
The 21-year-old, turquoise-tressed, Mexican-Italian-American musician is sure to wow audiences with her signature brand of sultry attitude and rock swagger on tour this summer and on her debut album Coming In Hot - featuring the viral title track and lead single "Had Enough" - out June 15th. It is produced and mixed by Howard Benson [Chris Cornell, Kelly Clarkson, My Chemical Romance, Halestorm]. Her 5-track collection Volume 1 is out now.
A full list of In Your Head Tour dates can be found below. Tickets and VIP packages are available via https://badwolvesnation.com.


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Friday, Feb. 19, 2016: #CatsInTheMews Weekly Roundup
Hero cats, anti-smoking campaigns and more ship cats! Your week in cats straight ahead:
Norway: Adventure cat skis and hikes along with owner on all her outdoor trips
Lifehacker: Cat crafting! Turn an old T-shirt into a DIY cat tent
Japan: This cat has "lucky eyebrows" and he's now becoming a tourist attraction
NY Times: The question on everyone's minds ... "Why Am I Obsessed With A Cellphone Game About Collecting Cats?"
Fortune: Anti-Smoking ad campaign threatens "no more cat videos" if people continue smoking. Pretty compelling actually! Prevent #CATmageddon!
C-Net: Cosplay cats - cats dressed up as your favorite heroes!
CA, US: Dr. Paul Koudounaris is back with another lecture about ship cats - this time aboard the USS Hornet! If you're in California, go check it out!
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The process of searching for a new apartment can be disturbing. In most cases, it involves the use of a number of drastic methods. Some people go to great lengths in a bid to come across a reliable apartment. But, there are certain methods that you can use to search for an apartment without encountering too many problems. The nature of the method you can use to search for an apartment would depend on the type of apartment you are looking for and its location. If you have prospects of searching for one of the apartments Perrysburg ohio, consider the following information.
To start with, you can take advantage of the realtors in your area. Take your time to find out from your nearby realtors about the kind of apartments that are available near your area or any location that is close by. There are numerous advantages that are associated with using this method. Realtors are normally interested in all matters that are associated with real estates. For this reason, they are likely to know which apartments are vacant and which ones will soon be vacant. They are also able to know which apartments will be vacant after a much longer period has elapsed. In addition, you will also be able to learn more about the features of the apartments. Realtors collect images of the features of the apartments to enable clients to make an informed decision.
Most people say that the use of agents is quite reliable. They obviously have their own reasons for saying so. In general, this method is advantageous for a variety of reasons. First of all, agents often take their time to learn more about the features of an apartment before they can recommend it to their clients. This makes it easy for any client to make an informed decision. In addition, this method is also said to be time saving. You can engage in a number of activities while your agent is busy searching fr your apartment. On the other hand, it is also said to be expensive. There are certain agents that charge a variety of fees for rendering their services. Unless you come across a reliable agent, you may find it difficult to manage an agent.
Agents may not be reliable at times. There are times when agents tend to be too costly and sometimes it is not even easy to come across a trustworthy agent. A combination of these factors makes the use of agents quite unreliable. Instead of using agents, you can use certain online techniques. For example, there are various online platforms where landlords advertise their apartments. all you have to do is to find a reliable search engine and an appropriate key word depending on the apartment that you are looking for an the area in which it is located.


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We previously made a list of the architects who inspire our work the most, and now we're shining a spotlight on a group of architects and a famous program that especially provides inspiration to our residential design concepts: The Case Study House program from 1945 - 1966. Famous architects like Charles Eames and A. Quincy Jones were part of this program, and we hold many of the architects of the Case Study House program in very high regard. Their houses still hold much cultural value, delivering a "wow" factor over 60 years later.
The Case Study House program was created in response to the demand for single-family residential housing in the post-World War II era. This call for housing led to what is now referred to as suburbia. A group of architects came together in January 1945 to create the Case Study House program, where they announced in Arts & Architecture magazine that each architect will take it upon themselves to build a house that is capable of duplication. Each house would then be on display for the public to walk through and determine how successfully the job had been done. Many of these houses are still standing in Los Angeles, CA.
These houses represent how architects had a voice during the 1940s - 1960s, especially when it came to residential development. Developers back then took cues from the architects, which is vastly different compared to today's market. The Case Study House program embodied a spirit of curiosity from that era, which is a spirit that we at SZ always strive to maintain.
Over the years, the main philosophy of architectural conviction still holds up. It's truly about elevating the experience of the design, having a sense of intelligence behind it, and coming up with a strong concept in the home design rather than just a bedroom/bathroom count. In today's housing market, real estate agents have a stronger influence on the game. As a result, developers have come to dictate the design with their own priorities, rather than architects, leading to what are sometimes referred to as "McMansions."
As much as we hold the Case Study House program in high regard, there are present-day needs that aren't addressed in this program. While the architecture of the Case Study Houses is still elegant and timeless, there are several changes that today's contemporary homeowner needs: a layout adapted to the speed of living in today's fast-paced world, a larger kitchen space to hold more than a single person, a living space accommodated to today's modern family lifestyle, and an office or space where people can work from home. These were not needs back when the Case Study House program was originally developed, meaning that there is a lot of room to evolve.
By adapting this Case Study House program to the current times, and in a cost effective way, the concept itself, not just the design of the homes, will remain timeless as it evolves.
At SZ, we will be kicking off our own Case Study Program with a present-day twist. We have the unique opportunity to develop an untouched 1960s rambler, influenced by the Case Study era. We will be exploring the ways that we can adapt the original rambler design to a contemporary lifestyle in a respectful way, maintaining the design integrity through remodels and add-ons without demolishing it.
Join us on our design journey as we breathe life into this 1960s home. We'll discuss the cost effectiveness and challenges of remodeling and bring you along through each step of the process as we explore, learn, and celebrate the original design of the house. Stay tuned!


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About Sunfresh
Sunfresh Marketing Co-Operative is a Sunshine Coast based marketing co-operative that represents growers from the Atherton Tableland in Far North Queensland through to the Wide Bay-Burnett regions of Bundaberg, Childers and Gympie, the Sunshine Coast and right down to the tri state producing not only avocados, but a wide range of subtropical fruit.
More than 19 years ago the Sunfresh founders recognised an opportunity to unite local grower-packers into a cooperative with a common goal to improve their marketing and increase their financial returns. In 1995, Sunfresh Marketing Cooperative Limited was formed with 22 local producers—today it is a thriving enterprise with more than 175 members.
The Sunfresh Vision
At Sunfresh our vision is to become Australia's leader in horticultural marketing through quality and innovation.
Our Direction and Purpose
Sunfresh will continue to deliver high returns to its members because we continually strive to maintain our highly-valued reputation for outstanding customer service. We actively seek and develop collaborative partnerships to extend the scope of our business opportunities in the domestic and global arenas.
Our assurance of the highest product quality remains steadfast and is respected by our members and clients. The synergy of our people, their enthusiasm for innovation and creative solutions, and our commitment to the prosperity of the Australian horticultural industry will ensure Sunfresh achieves its vision.
Our People and Culture
One of the reasons that Sunfresh is such an energetic and prosperous business is due to our small team of experienced and dedicated people.
We know that the key to maintaining our reputation and the continued growth of our brand is determined by the culture we foster.
Our people are a reflection of our business—committed to quality and performance; of high personal integrity; supportive and cooperative in their relationships; and focussed on the future.
Our commitment to quality
At Sunfresh there is no compromise on quality. We strive for the highest standard of uniformity in product quality and packing process from all our members—a reputation our clients have come to expect.
SQF 2000 food safety and quality risk management accreditation inspires confidence and trust in our suppliers and customers.
We have a clearly defined and comprehensive quality assurance program with training, support and advice available to our members.
Our audit system guarantees best practice packing, recording and orchard management, while barcodes on our packed products ensures it is traceable from the paddock to the plate.
Global Reach – marketing to the world
Sunfresh has developed a thriving export business. Through our commitment to industry sustainability and the need to exceed our member expectations, we actively sought off-shore markets and built sound business relationships that saw us commence the export of avocados to Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Thailand in 2001. Entry into the Middle-East and European markets is in the immediate future.


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|Journal For The Year 2007 First Issue (Vol. 2, No.1, 2007)
Biofertilizers : Potentials and prospects
Intensive agriculture depends on the use of fossil fuel-based inputs like chemical fertilisers, pesticides, herbicides etc. While the application of these inputs contributed towards increased production, there is a growing awareness and concern over their adverse effect on soil productivity and environmental quality. The concept of sustainable agriculture envisages a system approach and places primary emphasis on maximising not only yields, but also agrosystem stability. A major constraint in realising the genetic potential of crops for higher yields fully is the supply of adequate nutrients, among which nitrogen plays an important role. The high cost of chemical fertilisers, the widening gap between supply and demand, the low purchasing power of small and marginal farmers and their adverse effect on environment has led the scientists to look for alternate strategies. One such approach is the use of soil micro-organisms which can either fix atmospheric nitrogen or solubilise phosphorus or stimulate the plant growth through synthesis of growth promoting substances as microbial fertilizers or biofertilizers or bioinoculants to relieve strain on the part of chemical fertilizers. The present review embodies certain aspects of biofertilizers and their role in agriculture.
K.V.B.R. Tilak, Department of Botany. Osmania University, Hyderabad-500076, Andhra Pradesh, India, e-mail: email@example.com
|Key words: IPR, TRIPS, patents, WTO, plant variety protection, farmers rights
H.S. Chawla, Nodal Officer, Intellectual Property Management Centre
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I've been off the grid for a few months. I absolutely have. Today I get to happily explain why.
Creator and Exec. Producer Christian Villarreal, Producer Ryan Burke, and of course Lead Writer and Director myself, have been working together to create 'The Fortress of Dorkness', a weekly resource channel for trivia, general knowledge, and analysis of everything in the world of geek.
I'm proud to say that we launched today. It has been a collaboration between Christian, Ryan, and me. The show is hosted by Christian and Beth Damiano.
Music is composed by Markus Zierhofer (http://markus-zierhofer.com, https://soundcloud.com/markus-zierhofer), with animation by Mario Planta. Logo and graphics were provided by Matt Villarreal.
Since The Fort is a continuing project, you'll see frequent videos, posts, and updates about it right here on my website between my other work. I might even throw in some behind the scenes goodies for you guys. So I hope you guys enjoy the channel, please follow us, like and subscribe to our social media (linked below) and link the bard says; Never Fear The Dork Up Here!


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I was an evaluator at a Toastmaster demo meeting at PDCHealthcare, a Brady business. They create ID bracelets for visitors at hospitals and companies. The kiosk at the lobby used this technology to check the Toastmasters team into the facility.
Candi Smith from Valencia Toastmasters, who works at PDC Healthcare, met us there to escort us to the large meeting room. Six other Toastmasters joined her to conduct a one hour information meeting. Kathleen Lubin, club growth director, Linnaea Mallette and Circe Denyer from Daybreak Santa Clarita Toastmasters, George Conners and Susan DiMartini from Valencia Toastmasters along with Marc Richards of Quest.
Kathleen Lubin and Marc Richards began by giving the group an overview of what Toastmasters is and how it helps members achieve professional and personal growth.
Linnaea Mallette emceed the demonstration meeting. This part gave the audience a real feel of what it is like to attend a Toastmaster's club meeting. This portion was filled with information, humor, and examples of how a meeting works.
Susan DiMartini, a brand new Toastmaster gave a speech called Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My!. It was charming and was an opportunity to talk about how Toastmasters has helped her to overcome performance anxiety.
Circe Denyer, gave an evaluation of the speech, highlighting several points that she did well and offered two points of improvement for her next speech. This evaluation component is the unique value Toastmasters gives each member. The feedback a person gets after their speech is the way a speaker grows from step to step in their first ten Toastmaster projects.
George Connors acted in the role of Timer. He explained how Toastmasters learn to keep within time for speeches, Table Topics (impromptu speaking) and Evaluations.
Candi Smith did a great job asking for volunteers for the Impromptu Speaking section and Kathleen closed the meeting. All in one hour. Great team of volunteers. When this club becomes chartered, the employees will begin their journey to sucess.