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More than 100 injured in Aleppo in insurgent gas attack: Syrian state media
Shelling by rebels wounded more than 100 people in a suspected toxic gas attack in Syria's Aleppo, which a health official described as the first such assault in the city.
The shells caused dozens of people breathing problems on Saturday night in Aleppo, while government shelling killed nine people in a village in Idlib, an activist group said.
State news agency SANA said Sunday 107 people were injured in Aleppo after militants hit three districts with projectiles containing gases that caused choking.
It marks the highest such casualty toll in Aleppo since government forces and their allies clawed back the city from rebels nearly two years ago.
Rebel officials denied using chemical weapons and accused the Damascus government of trying to frame them.
Moscow, a key Damascus ally, accused rebels Sunday of bombarding Aleppo with shells filled with chlorine gas, poisoning 46 people, including eight children.
The Russian defense ministry said the attack was launched from territory that former Al-Qaeda militants control in the rebel stronghold of Idlib.
Russia also said it would talk to Turkey, which backs some rebel factions and has brokered a ceasefire with Moscow in the Idlib region.
"The explosive [shells] contain toxic gases that led to choking among civilians," Aleppo police chief Issam al-Shilli told state media.
"They were taken to al-Razi hospital and Aleppo University Hospital for treatment as a result of the irritating substance they inhaled."
Pictures and footage on SANA showed medical workers carrying patients on stretchers and helping them with oxygen masks.
"We can not know the kinds of gases but we suspected chlorine and treated patients on this basis because of the symptoms," Zaher Batal, the head of the Aleppo Doctors Syndicate, told Reuters.
Batal said symptoms included difficulty breathing, eye inflammation, shivering and fainting. Hospitals had discharged many patients.
Batal called it the first such gas attack in Aleppo city in the conflict, which has raged for more than seven years.
Abdel-Salam Abdel-Razak, an official from the Nour el-Din al-Zinki rebel faction, said rebels did not own chemical weapons or have the capacity to produce them.
"The criminal regime, under Russian instructions, is trying to accuse the rebels of using toxic substances in Aleppo. This is purely a lie," he wrote on Twitter.
Source: National News Agencyhttps://syrianewsgazette.com/more-than-100-injured-in-aleppo-in-insurgent-gas-attack-syrian-state-media/National news


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Hamish Gilmour has recently taken on the role of Head Chef at Barrenjoey House and presents his contemporary menu in this lovely old building. Sympathetically renovated in keeping with the charm and character of this piece of history, you can enjoy a drink at the bar or take a seat in the large open-plan dining room styled with eclectic accessories. With an abundance of seafood on offer, from freshly shucked oysters to a bucket of Queensland prawns, there's no better way to take in the beautiful Pittwater scenery. You may be tempted by the spanner crab bruschetta with avocado, chilli, coriander, pomegranate and lime, or by the equally tasty grilled scallops with chilli butter, toasted almonds, fennel and radish salad. Meat lovers are not forgotten, and you'll find the Moroccan spiced lamb with pomegranate molasses and toasted almonds has just the right amount of spice. PSST! Enquire about the very reasonably priced guest rooms and function options.Reviewed for the 2018 guide

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What to Expect From a Towing Service
It is without doubt that towing services are very essential.If you are wondering why towing services are very popular, stick here to learn the reasons why people seek towing services.One reason why you should hire a towing service is that it helps your car to start.You can bet that a car that is not starting is annoying.Do away with this car problem by hiring a towing service.
Dead batteries are another car problem that can be solved using a towing service.Whenever you are stuck somewhere with a dead battery and your car is off, you can always call a towing service that will help you to jump start the car.You can accidentally lock yourself out of your car.A towing service will help you get control of your car in such a situation.Car accidents are very common even if you are a careful driver.For safety purposes during a car accident, make sure you call a towing service.
Running out of fuel in the middle of the road or journey is common.This could be because of technical issues like leaking pipes. With a towing service, you will easily get out of this situation.A flat tire can definitely leave you stranded when you are on the road.But do not worry, a towing service will help you handle this annoying situation.
Whatever the car problem you are in, you must choose a good towing service company.The automobile industry has so many towing service companies.So choosing one can be very daunting.It is essential that you follow these important tips to help you get the best towing service company whenever you are experiencing a car problem.
What is the level of professionalism in your potential towing service?Professionalism could be a combination of experience and having the appropriate license.Make sure that the company you pick has a good track record of responding to calls as soon as possible.You can ascertain this by making inquiries from past and current customers of your potential towing service.
Another a key factor to consider is versatility.A versatile towing service is one which can solve any car problem that you may be experiencing.Versatility further means that a towing service can help you get out of your car problem at any time and place.How is the customer service of the towing service you are about to hire?The treatment of the towing service towards their customers is very important to consider.You can learn this by going through the online customer reviews. Does your potential towing service have the proper liability insurance cover?Any towing service with a liability insurance coverage will meet the cost of any damages that may occur.
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Hi, my name is Janice and I took over the duties of Office Manager from Diane Byrd in September,and will be working on a part-time basis for thetime being, mainly Monday, Wednesday and Friday, with some flexibility, when needed.
I was born in Lafayette, living here until my teen years, when I moved up to the suburbs of Chicago. When I became pregnant with my oldest daughter,I decided that I wanted to move back to Lafayetteand raise my children near my family. As a singlemother of 2 bright & inquisitive daughters, I was inspired to further my education by enrolling at Purdue when they were toddlers, finally graduating from Ivy Tech Community College in 1997 with an Associate Degree in Computer Information Systems – OfficeManagement....
WOW, a lot has changed on campus since then! My oldest daughter Amy graduated from Purdue in 2013 and is now married and living in Vancouver, WA, working to complete her Master'sDegree to become a teacher. My youngest daughter Nikki lives in Frankfort and is the night shift manager at McDonalds.
In my spare time, I enjoy cooking, history, reading, sewing, as well as
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ABATE stands for American BikersAimed Towards Education and I have worked with this organization to advocate for motorcycle awareness, safety training and charitable fundraising for many years. Although I no longer own my own motorcycle, I still enjoy the freedom and excitement of motorcycling,and continue to participant in off-road motorcycling and four-wheeling.
I am excited to be embarking on a new phase in my life and career here at The Found, and am looking forward to discovering God's next
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If you are a fan of country music, then you will most obviously recognize the voice of Kane Brown, one of the youngest entrants in the industry.
With most young people shunning country music as a genre, this young man went against all odds and expectations. He became famous after releasing his two singles What's ifs and heaven and although he was first inclined to go the RnB way, he realized his skills were stronger as a country musician and embraced them.
He has also defied all odds and stereotypes associated with young men who have made it in their careers in the entertainment industry and has kept his love life and relationship low-key.
Most of his fans have therefore been curious to know who this lady who captured his heart at such a young age. Plug in as we tell you all the untold truths about Katelyn Jae.
She is a singer – Her music talent was discovered by her teacher
At the age of three, Katelyn loved singing. She loved singing so much that her parents bought her a karaoke machine. However, none of her family members took her seriously, and they all assumed music was a hobby for her.
Her sixth-grade teacher is the one who encouraged her to take her singing talent more seriously. This was after she gave a captivating rendition of Celine Dion's My Heart Will Go On during the school's fall performance. She not only encouraged her to pursue music as a career but also urged her parents to get her enrolled for vocal and piano lessons.
Her parents, who had initially thought her singing was a hobby, heeded the wise advice and enrolled her for vocal and piano lessons and she has never looked back ever since. Teachers are awesome! Right! They can influence your life on the right track very easily.
She grew up in Chester Springs
Katelyn Krapf who adapted the stage name Katelyn Jae was born on 19th of June 1992 in Chester Springs, a Community in Chester County in the state of Pennsylvania.
While in high school at Downingtown High School in Downingtown, Chester County, Pennsylvania she spent most of her free time creating, recording and performing her own music a trend that she continued with even after joining the university at the West Chester University of Pennsylvania. She was quite focused and determined on pursuing what she had loved since she was three and therefore used all her free time to perfect the art.
Her parents divorced when she was young, and she was brought up by her mother, Karen, together with her two brothers. She has kept her upbringing and personal life very secretive, and there is no much information about her siblings or even the name of her father..
She won cash at a singing competition
Katelyn took advantage of the many musical competitions available to showcase her talent. At an early age, she knew that to make it in the entertainment industry, she needed to get out of her comfort zone and compete with people better than her in order to challenge herself.
She was 16 when she emerged among the top 5 singers at the International Model & Talent Association Conference. Quite an achievement for her at that age. This was just the beginning of her career. During the 2010/2011 Avon Voices, which is an international singing competition exclusively for women, she was among the 23 female singers who represented America. She also auditioned for musical competitions like The Voice and American Idol, and although she did not win, these platforms continued to boost her confidence and push her to be better.
These participations were bound to bring positive results at some point and in 2012, she participated in the first season of the singing competition Take The Stage where she emerged the winner and took home a whopping $20,000. Her hard work and consistency had finally paid. She won not only the huge sum of money but also a management contract with Wright Entertainment Group and Yobi.tv.
Part of her winning contract also included training at the Florida Compound Music Industry which is a boot camp owned by the CEO of Wright Entertainment Group Johnny Wright. The win and the training opened her eyes to the fact that she could also pursue music management as a career, and she even learned that she liked it. She discovered that she was a shy performer and therefore decided to take a course in Music Management.
Some of her famous songs include 24KT, You don't have a chance, Almost is never enough (where she features Blanco) and Trust.
She took the learning and singing a notch higher by enrolling at the prestigious "Berklee College of Music" where she recently graduated.
Kane asked her out on Instagram
The two met at one of his concerts and were introduced by mutual friends. You would imagine that it was this point where he would have asked her out. But no! He had to do it "their" way. At an interview he is quoted to have said:
"She came to one of my shows, and the first time I saw her, it was the shy giddiness. I didn't know what was going to happen…I messaged her on Instagram and said "Hey, when are we going to hang out?" And flew her down and she hasn't left since".
Our younger readers must be awed and must be saying, "aww how sweet."
Kane said in an interview that he wanted a low-key event for their first date and they, therefore, went to Top Golf.
Kane proposed to her on Easter Sunday
The couple continued to maintain a low-key dating life and only made it public in January 2017 via Social Media. In April 2017, they surprised their fans again with an announcement of their engagement. The low-key couple did not have a fanfare engagement as would be expected of people their age. It was as spontaneous as their first communication.
They were relaxing at home watching a horror movie The Amityville Horror Movie on Easter Sunday when Kane spontaneously popped the question, and she said yes. Although he had planned on proposing the next day, which he said would have been more romantic complete with rose petals, he confessed at an interview that he just couldn't wait.
He honored her by announcing their engagement while performing at her home county in Philadelphia. Quite a thoughtful young man who has learned at an early age that it is all about the small things when it comes to pleasing your woman.
He has a tattoo of his wife's name
The couple did not want to have a long engagement and therefore tied the knot on 12th of October 2018 and invited only 200 guests. It was after their wedding which was at Mint Springs Farm in Franklin Tennessee that he revealed a tattoo of his wife's name Katelyn on his right hand. Kane seems to be doing all the right things to please his wife.
As if having a tattoo of her name wasn't enough, he wrote a song for her as well. "Good as you" was supposed to be our wedding song," he said in an interview. He calls her his "mini-me" and says that they share so much in common that he knew the moment he met her he had found "the one."
They are expecting their first child
During the 2019 Billboard Music Awards, Kane announced that they are expecting their first child, a girl.
Kane was ecstatic and excited as he showed the world his wife's baby bump. His wife, on the other hand, posted a video of the sonogram and captioned it as the coolest day of her life so far. The excited father to be also shared the news on his Instagram page and said:
"It's been so hard keeping this a secret!!!! The KB's are gonna be parents, KB3 I am gonna be a daddy!!!
After having such a low-key dating life, this news must have really excited him as is evidenced by his caption on Instagram. This time there was no privacy anymore. He even shared a photo of the ultrasound!
She is his number one supporter
Despite her busy schedule with her music career and school, Katelyn has supported her husband's career from the moment they started dating. Kane says that being with her on his shows makes him happy and is quoted to have said that at an interview with Entertainment Tonight:
"…she is a sweet girl…you know being on the road, we did 200 shows in 2016…you get lonely, whenever she is with me, I am happy, I am never depressed when she is around."
She also admires him and his skills and has said on numerous occasions that she finds it incredible how he gets in front of so many people and is able to perform effortlessly.
The young couple is a real definition that love can come your way at whatever age and if you embrace it and do all the right things, then the end result is a happily ever after story which is what we wish for this incredible couple.
Also Read: The untold truth of Gucci Mane's wife, Keyshia Ka'Oir


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The Major Case Bureau is investigating a Bank Robbery that occurred on Friday, July 10, 2015 at 4:03 p.m. in New Hyde Park.
According to Robbery Squad detectives, two male white subjects entered the Valley National Bank located at 699 Hillside Avenue and each passed a demand note to tellers. The tellers complied and handed over an undetermined amount of U. S. currency. The subjects fled on foot westbound on Hillside Avenue.
Subject #1 is described as in his 40's, 6'0" tall, facial hair, wearing a gray baseball cap, dark sunglasses, a gray t-shirt, a red long sleeved shirt, dark pants and gloves.
Subject #2 is described as in his 40's, wearing a gray baseball cap, gold framed bifocal glasses, blue hooded sweatshirt, dark pants, and gloves.
There were 7 employees in the bank at the time. No injuries were reported.
Detectives request anyone with information regarding the above crime to call Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.
The Major Case Bureau reports the arrest of Joseph Mancuso, 43, of 373 Johnson Avenue, Bohemia, on Tuesday, January 26, 2016, in connection with the above listed robbery. Mancuso is being charged with Robbery 2nd Degree and was arraigned on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 in First District Court, Hempstead.


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DONGGUAN, China -- The last time Luis Scola went to the semifinals of the World Cup, he was 26 and waiting to bring his long, flowing dark hair to the NBA for the first time.
He's 39 now. A decade-long career in the NBA has come and gone. The hair is closely cropped now, with plenty of gray mixed in there.
And he's back in FIBA's Final Four.
Scola scored 20 points, Facundo Campazzo finished with 18 points and 12 assists and Argentina stunned Serbia 97-87 in the World Cup quarterfinals on Tuesday night. Argentina (6-0) plays next in Friday's semifinals at Beijing against the winner of today's quarterfinal in Dongguan between the U.S. (5-0) and France (4-1).
"It means a lot," Scola said.
Serbia was considered the pre-tournament favorite by many, and came in expecting to win gold after losing title games to the U.S. at the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympics. Argentina had other plans and Scola made a very loud statement after the game -- this outcome, he insisted, was no fluke.
"It just bothers me that people keep talking about miracle, keep talking about surprise, keep talking about nobody believing," Scola said. "I'll tell you, there were 22 people that believed for the last two months that we were going to be here. That's all we need, just 22. We've got them and this is far from a miracle."
Patricio Garino added 15 for Argentina.
Bogdan Bogdanovic scored 21 points for Serbia (4-2), which got 18 points from Nemanja Bjelica and a 16-point, 10-rebound effort from All-NBA center Nikola Jokic. Vasilije Micic played 18 minutes for Serbia after the death of his mother earlier this week.
"We put a lot of work in this summer," Bjelica said. "It's hard. But it's basketball. There are more important things."
Argentina led most of the way, lost the lead briefly on the first possession of the fourth quarter when Marko Guduric made a three-pointer for Serbia -- which the winners answered with a 19-6 run over the next 6 minutes.
Bogdanovic's three-pointer with 1:20 left got Serbia within 91-85. But Campazzo's jumper on the next possession pushed the lead back to eight, and that's about when the blue-and-white-clad Argentine fans in the stands knew it was time to celebrate.
"Campazzo absolutely dominated the game," Serbia Coach Sasha Djordjevic said of Argentina's 5-foot-10 point guard, who dazzled throughout. "Absolutely dominated the game. This is his victory."
Scola said it was a total team effort.
"I think we played a very good basketball game," Scola said. "We're a good team. We've played a great tournament and we deserved to win."
SHANGHAI -- Ricky Rubio scored 19 points, including a pair of three-pointers in a game-deciding 11-0 run in the final minutes, and Spain advanced to the semifinals by topping Poland.
Willy Hernangómez scored 18 points, Rudy Fernandez added 16 and Rubio had a game-high nine assists for Spain (6-0), which had been beaten in the quarterfinal round of the past two World Cups -- by France in 2014, and by Serbia in 2010 when the tournament was still called the world championship.
But Spain broke through this time, and will face either Australia or the Czech Republic in the semifinals at Beijing on Friday.
A.J. Slaughter scored 19 points and Adam Waczynski finished with 15 for Poland (4-2), which is assured of finishing no worse than eighth at its first appearance at the World Cup since 1967.
Poland got within 76-72 on a layup by Waczynski with 5:42 remaining, but Spain pulled away over the next three minutes. Hernangómez's three-point play got Spain's run started, Rubio then made his three-pointers about 90 seconds apart and Marc Gasol found Victor Claver for a dunk with 2:41 left that made it 87-72.
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Is it Licensed, NNLW or NLW?
First you need to decide whether the works are classified as licensed, notifiable non-licensed works (NNLW) or non-licensed works (NLW). To put it simply, work on high risk or friable asbestos containing materials are likely to need a licensed asbestos removal contractor (LARC).
Work on the lower risk or non-friable asbestos containing materials will not necessarily require an LARC. If the material is in good condition and will not be degraded by the planned works then it is likely to be classed as NLW. If the material is low risk but in poor condition or likely to be significantly damaged during removal it will most likely be classed as NNLW.
In most cases the asbestos survey report will state whether the recommended remedial works require a licensed contractor. The survey provider should also be able to assist you in compiling a suitable specification and may even have an approved list of contractors that they can approach on your behalf. If you have no experience of the asbestos removal this may be your best option.
NLW and NNLW
Any company removing or working on asbestos must have appropriate controls in place as well as supplying staff with correct information, instruction and training. A company specialising in NLW and NNLW will need to be able to demonstrate that they meet the above requirements but won't necessarily be audited to ensure compliance. They are also unlikely to have the same level of training and resources as a licensed asbestos removal company although this is not always the case.
Licensed Asbestos Removal Contractor(LARC)
A licensed asbestos removal company is one that has been assessed by HSE as being competent to work with the more friable, higher risk asbestos materials. As part of the assessment the HSE will look at:
- Health and safety management including
- Leadership
- Management
- Training and competence
- Worker involvement
- Formal assessment of understanding and knowledge of specific asbestos matters
- Training
- Medical certification
- RPE including face fit testing
- Hardware including maintenance records and suitability
As well as selecting the right contractor it is also important ensure that the specifications of the removal are well documented and fully understood by all parties. Asbestos removal work conducted to a poor specification can cause more problems in the long term.
Certifying asbestos removal has been completed to the necessary standard
Where licensed asbestos removal work has taken place, an independent Analyst will need to be employed to conduct visual inspection and air testing to check the work has been completed to the necessary standard. If this testing proves to be satisfactory the Analyst will issue a certificate of re-occupation which must be retained for future reference.
If not instructed otherwise, the LARC will appoint their own preferred analyst. It is preferable if you can appoint your own Analyst as this ensures independence. Vintec can undertake the analytical work on your behalf or alternatively you can find a list of accredited Analytical firms on the UKAS website by clicking UKAS – Asbestos testing organisations
Below is a list of examples of works that fall into each of three categories mentioned above.
Examples of work requiring a licensed contractor
- removing asbestos sprayed coatings (limpet asbestos)
- removal or other work with asbestos pipe lagging
- any work involving loose fill asbestos insulation
- work on asbestos millboard
- cleaning up significant quantities of loose/fine debris containing asbestos dust (where the work is not sporadic and of low intensity, the control limit will be exceeded or it is not short duration work)
- virtually all removal or work on AIB
Any of the above will require formal 14-day notification to the HSE. This will be arranged by the LARC.
A full list of LARCs is available on the HSE website by clicking HSE – Licensed Asbestos Removal Contractors
Examples of Notifiable Non-Licensed Works (NNLW)
- work on or removal of asbestos cement products (eg roof sheeting) where the material will be substantially damaged or broken up (eg as a result of fire or flood damage)
- asbestos cement products (eg roof sheeting) where the material will be substantially broken up
- removal of asbestos paper and cardboard products
- large-scale removal of textured decorative coatings using steaming or gelling methods
All the above will need to be notified to the relevant enforcing authority. Unlike notification of licensed works there is no requirement to give 14-days' notice.
Examples of Non-Licensed Works (NLW)
- drilling of textured decorative coatings for installation of fixtures/fittings
- encapsulation and sealing-in work on asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) that are in good condition
- maintenance of asbestos cement products (eg on roof sheeting, tiles and rainwater goods)
- maintenance work on asbestos gaskets or asbestos rope if this can be done without substantial breakage
- removal of asbestos-containing thermoplastic and vinyl floor tiles, bitumen roof felt, shingles, damp-proofing coatings, and mastics
- removal of asbestos-containing felt and paper
- painting/repainting AIB that is in good condition
- removal of asbestos cement products, (eg roof sheeting and rainwater goods) provided the material is carefully handled/removed without breaking up
- removal of small areas of textured decorative coatings using suitable dust-reducing methods, to support other activities such as installation/replacement of smoke alarms and light fittings
- removal of textured decorative coatings provided that this can be done without deterioration of the material, (eg if the backing board is carefully cut around to achieve virtually intact removal)


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Gogo Galbi
About Us
"Located in the center of Bergen County, GOGO Galbi is dedicated to serving authentic Korean cuisine with modern flares to the NY/NJ community. Inspired by the incredible versatility of ssam (lettuce wrap), the team at GOGO has developed a new way of eating Korean food to satisfy everyone's particular tastes. Meats, proteins, leaves, banchan (side dishes), sauces, rice & more are all spread out for everyone to make their own desired lettuce wrap. Using the freshest ingredients and the finest meats, every dish serves a balance of traditional and modern Korean tastes. We offer two options of buffet -- Korean buffet or all you can eat BBQ & buffet. For those who want to experience the fullest of Korean BBQ, the all you can eat BBQ option allows for endless prime meats fresh seafood to be grilled at the table. Vegetarians are welcome to grill fresh vegetables and make their own meatless ssam with our signature sauces. For those who want to save the BBQ experience for another time, we offer an array of prepared Korean dishes with meats, seafood, and tons of pickled and sauteed vegetables. Many of our dishes are gluten free and many are great for kids as well. "
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Barbecue restaurant.
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A beautiful story and work of art, players take on the role of a Shaman traveling through time and creation in The Mooseman. Trying to understand more about the world around it. Designed to teach players about a tribe, The Mooseman is a wonderful indie jewel.
Review: The Mooseman
Title: The Mooseman
Platform: PlayStation 4 [Reviewed], Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch
Genre: Adventure Game
Developer: Vladimir Beletsky, Mikhail Shvachko
Publisher: Sometimes You
Players: 1
Release Date: February 17, 2017 (PC), July 18, 2018 (Consoles)
Price: $6.99 (USD)
A Traveling Shaman
The Mooseman centers around the stories of the Permian's. Specifically, the branch of Chud'. These Finno-Ugric tribesmen are natives to what is now Russia. They are hunters, gatherers, and have strong ties to the Earth. Its also part of Chud' culture to believe in The Mooseman. Although a regular human to the normal eye, the Mooseman sees into the spirit world. Once in this spirit world, a man with a literal moose as his head travels through various levels. The spirit world is separated by three different levels: The Lower World, The Middle World, and The Upper World.
The journey begins in the Lower World where the spirits of the dead and the damned exist. Here you learn about the various deities guarding the underground landscape. While also learning the creation stories behind the Chud people. These stories allow an understanding of the culture as well as the role of a Mooseman.
Collecting Legends
Each chapter is introduced with exposition in the Perm tongue. However, The idols encountered along the journey are the true key to learning about all the stories in the game. Thankfully, most stone idols are easy to find and simply require playing through the story.
Also, collecting artifact icons help players learn more about the story as well. These are a little trickier to find as they involve some puzzle solving. These artifacts are drawn and referenced in texts by actual researchers. Some of these artifacts explain the reverence towards certain animals, such as the bear. While also explaining the rituals done in honor of these animals and how important they are to their society.
Puzzling Gameplay
The Mooseman's art is the true spectacle of the game. The game pushes you forward merely by walking. Puzzles are not that hard and exist just to unlock more of the story.
There are some gameplay changes during certain moments. For example, when players learn about the Sun and how it used to be present at all times of the day. Gameplay reflects more of a hunter hunting down a moose. So now walking also included shooting arrows. Instead of just putting on the Moosehead and seeing the spirit world.
Enemies like wolves are present, but they just serve as the reason you are shooting arrows, instead of actual adversaries. However, this change of pace doesn't feel like actual gameplay. It's more like a small interaction with a work of art.
Boss Encounters
The big clue as to the gameplay comes in the boss encounters. This is where you really feel the Walking Simulator vibes. The hints are there if players look closely. Even without them though, it doesn't take much to get past them. Since they are super easy. For example, I went up against the bear guarding the Lower world. I defeated the boss by just continually walking. If I stopped walking at any point then it meant death. There is such a thing as gameplay moments being too simple. The Mooseman suffers in this department greatly. However, it certainly makes up for it in other areas.
Artwork and Music
Vladimir Beletsky and Mikhail Shvachko are behind the in-depth research to accurately represent the Perminian culture. I was impressed by the details of the spirit world and use of limited color palettes. The native drawings felt like discovering the ancient culture themselves. It's both ominous and enlightening to see the drawings of artifacts that were actually part of this ancient culture.
Through that, they also express an impressive work of art. Its haunting music creates a creepy atmosphere that keeps players at the edge of their seats. The silhouettes of the damned and conversion to the spirit world create a perfect combo as well.
The music behind each level was very mystifying. Helping create an ominous atmosphere that truly matches what's happening. It especially helped in creating this creepy feeling in the Lower World as you explore its cavernous halls. The glory of the hunt was personified with the music instead of with words. It's here that The Mooseman truly shines.
Beautiful artwork representing an ancient culture
Amazing music creating a serious atmosphere
Gameplay is too simple
Boss encounters and enemies looked great, but are very uninteresting
The entire game features a low amount of interactions
Final Thoughts
Overall Score: 6.0 Out of 10 As an artist and a history lover, I enjoyed The Mooseman. It introduces players to a relatively unknown culture. Seeing it come to life in a game is both enlightening and astonishing. However, as an actual game The Mooseman is certainly lackluster. The puzzles are overly simple. It feels more like it tries to keep the player's attention with myths and collectibles. There's nothing wrong with really wanting to tell a story, but because of that, the gameplay proves mostly uninteresting. However, I do believe The Mooseman is a game for players to enjoy if they are interested in learning about ancient cultures, or really like walking simulators.
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Like most of our products, the converter chip used in the Konnekt audio interfaces is from Asahi Kasei Microsystems, also known as AKM. This particular converter chip used has been designed in a cooperation between AKM and TC Electronic. Chip type aside, it's important to note that the chip alone is not really a measurement of quality, as the clocking circuitry, including the handling of jitter rejection and a power supply capable of supplying a stable current are just as important factors as the specific converter chip being used.
The jitter rejection and sync handling in the Konnekt is using the JETTM (patent pending) technology from the TC flag ship System6000 platform, EQ Station and Dynaudio Professional Air speakers. JETTM ensures that the Konnekt audio interfaces are able to align all digital signals from external clock sources perfectly.
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(Mena/AR), June 24, 2015 –Polk County USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director David Miller , announced that the nomination period for local FSA county committees began on June 15, 2015. Nomination forms must be postmarked or received in the Polk County FSA Office by close of business on Aug. 3, 2015.
"County Committees are unique to FSA and allow producers to have a voice on federal farm program implementation at the local level," said Miller.
To be eligible to serve on the FSA county committee, a person must participate or cooperate in an agency administered program, be eligible to vote in a county committee election and reside in the Local Administrative Area (LAA) where they are nominated.
This year, nominations and elections will be held in Polk County LAA-2, which includes: All of Potter, Cove, Center, Gap Springs, Faulkner, Fulton and Big Fork Townships.
And this year, nomination and election will be held in Montgomery County LAA-4, which includes: All of Big Fork, Parks, Caddo, South Fork, Womble, Gap, Walnut, Center, Mazarn and Caney.
Producers may nominate themselves or others as candidates. Organizations representing minority and women farmers and ranchers may also nominate candidates. To become a nominee, eligible individuals must sign form FSA-669A. The form and more information about county committee elections is available online at: www.fsa.usda.gov/elections.
Elected county committee members serve a three-year term and are responsible for making decisions on FSA disaster, conservation, commodity and price support programs, as well as other important federal farm program issues. County committees consist of three to 11 members.
"It is important that county committees are comprised of members who fairly represent the diverse demographics of production agriculture for their community," said Miller. "All producers, including women, minority and beginning farmers and ranchers are encouraged to participate in the nomination and election process."
FSA will mail election ballots to eligible voters beginning Nov. 9. Ballots are due back in the Polk County Office by mail or in person no later than Dec. 7, 2015. All newly elected county committee members and alternates will take office January 1, 2016.
"Nominating potential county committee members, voting for candidates and serving on the committees are truly services to your community and the agriculture industry," said Miller. "County Committee members make important decisions on how federal farm programs are administered locally to best serve local needs and interests."
For more information about county committees, please contact the Polk County FSA office at (479) 394-1933 or visit www.fsa.usda.gov/elections.


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Consultants from West Jec (West Japan Engineering Consultants) have confirmed that GDC has enough steam for the set up of 105MW power plants in Menengai. In a meeting held at the Ministry of Energy office at Nyayo house, the team reported their findings, further paving way for the set up of the Menengai power plants by independent power producers.
The meeting was attended by the Energy Cabinet Secretary Hon. Charles Keter, PS Dr. Eng Joseph Njoroge, CAS and PS Renewable Energy Prof. Colleta Suda, GDC MD & CEO Eng. Johnson P. Ole Nchoe as well as GDC Senior managers.
Geothermal Development Company Managing Director, Eng. Johnson P. Ole Nchoe, hands a technical report on the steam fields for the Menengai Geothermal project to Ms Coleta Suda, the Permanent Secretary Renewable energy, while Energy CS Charles Keter and PS Energy Dr. Eng Joseph Njoroge are taken through the report by West Jec Chief Executive Henrique Lima.


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I can vouch for the yeti. It is a big investment but you defiantly get what you pay for. Bought a few colman and igloo over the years. They always break at the handles or hinge. This one will be the last one I ever own.
I had the privilege going on a private permit trip down the Colorado River, though the Grand Canyon. There were 16 of us in 2 kayaks and 6 rafts, each with pre-planned coolers and contents and only two designated people were allowed in the coolers and that was before the sun came up to retrieve the pre-planned dinner makings for later that evening. No beer was allowed in these coolers. The river provided ample coolness for canned only beer. Our iced/frozen things lasted I think about 6 days and then after that we went to our dried food dinner items. The trip went for 26 days...lots of photo taking, hiking up dry creek beds (hoping for no flash flood surprises) and having the best time I have ever had....in my entire life....yet!I have also done lots of multi-day sea kayak adventures and my favorite coolers for this, was the soft sided coolers. We mostly were in the PNW or along the west coast of Canada for these trips and used wet sea-weed for our refrigerant. Boxed wines minus the boxes provided libations. The eggs, cheese, bacon and sausage survived just fine for up to 8 days out. It is truly amazing what all one can get into a sea kayak. PE
In the 90s we brought huge ice chests with dry ice houseboating on Lake Powell AZ. The dry ice worked very well but warped the bottoms of the coolers. These were 60 quart coolers. A small one fit for a canoe may fare better or worse. Experiment at home. I have no idea what dry ice would do to a container of beer, I assume you are not bringing glass into a canoe. But there's another solution: only Americans demand cold beer. You could go German and learn to enjoy room temperature dark beer. Humans have been drinking warm beer for thousands of years, it won't hurt you.Warm beer would completely eliminate this problem. Not a beer drinker any more but I assume it is available in cans. Didn't some manufacturers experiment with a plug in a can which, when you popped the top, immediately cooled the beer? 90s tech.
So you put the insulation on the inside? How about creating an insulating box and putting the cooler into that? No reduction of capacity.


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Bill Bryson, an American who has returned to his homeland after two decades abroad in Britain, has decided on an adventure of a lifetime: hiking the Appalachian Trail. Not for the brave of heart, the Appalachian Trail (AT for short) is full of hazards that Bryson has decided he's rather not endure alone. To increase his change of survival in the wild, he's decided to brave the trail with a friend. After attempting to recruit many friends, his travel companion turns out to be his last pick, Katz, a long-lost friend from college, who doesn't take long to get on his nerves. Katz accompanies Bryson on the trail, and Bryson remembers quickly why he and Katz aren't closer companions.
Bryson packs A Walk in the Woods with lots of historical facts about the Appalachian Trail and why it's a special part of America. At times, the book deviates from an entertaining story into historical teaching, and it never picked up the promise of humor that one critic referred to as "Choke-on-your-coffee funny". Perhaps this was a reference to later chapters that I never arrived at: there are few books that I haven't been able to finish, but this is one. A Walk in the Woods didn't sustain my attention. I was so bored by it, that I only progressed through a third of the book.
I would recommend A Walk in the Woods to readers who have read the first chapter of the book in its entirety and have completely fallen in love with it. That feeling, I think, is what you'll need to enjoy this book. Anything less will probably have you disappointed, as the story doesn't gain the momentum needed to make it more interesting as the pages are turned.
FTC Disclosure: I received this book for free from Blogging for Books in exchange for my honest review.