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Just as you would expect, we highly recommend the use of protective mouthguards to anyone participating in contact sports or rigorous physical exercise. The primary reasons we feel this way are substantiated by evidence-based research and experience within our practice. If you don't think mouthguards are helpful, here are some facts you should know:
- Research conducted by the American Dental Association (ADA) found that individuals are 60 times more likely to damage their teeth when not wearing a mouthguard while engaged in contact sports or rigorous physical exercise. This shocking fact alone illustrates the importance of protective mouthguards.
- A study reported by the American Academy of General Dentistry (AAGD) found that mouthguards prevent more than 200,000 injuries to the mouth and/or teeth each year.
- Sports-related injuries often end-up in the emergency room; however, the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that more than 600,000 of these visits involve injury or damage to the teeth and mouth.
- In addition to the trauma of having a tooth (or teeth) knocked out, individuals who have suffered from this type of injury may end up spending $10,000 to $20,000 per tooth over a lifetime for teeth that are not properly preserved and replanted. This staggering statistic is from the National Youth Sports Foundation for Safety.
- While protective mouthguards were first used in the sport of boxing during the 1920s, the ADA now recommends their use in 29 (and growing) different high contact sports and activities. Some of these include acrobatics, baseball, basketball, bicycling, field hockey, football, handball, ice hockey, lacrosse, martial arts, skateboarding, skiing, soccer, softball, volleyball and wrestling.
- It used to be that only males were considered when it came to needing mouthguards. However, recent studies have revealed that the growing interest and participation of females in these same sports and activities makes it just as important for them to protect their teeth.
To learn more about the importance of mouthguards, continue reading the Dear Doctor magazine article "Athletic Mouthguards." You can also contact us today to schedule an appointment or to discuss your questions about protecting your mouth and teeth. And if you have already suffered from a dental injury, let us evaluate the damage and work with you to restore the health and beauty of your teeth.
Some train intensively for months ahead of time, so they can achieve peak performance during the season; others simply enjoy occasional pick-up games with friends. But here's something all athletes, both amateurs and professionals, should know: Dental accidents in sports can happen at any time, and the consequences of not wearing the proper protective equipment can be serious.
Don't believe us? Just ask American Idol season 5 winner Taylor Hicks. Before his singing career took off, Hicks was a high-school basketball star; he lost his two front teeth during a championship game.
"It was just one of those collisions that happen in sports," Hicks recently told Dear Doctor magazine. "I never wore a mouthguard in basketball. Obviously I should have."
We agree. And we want to remind you that basketball isn't the only game that poses a risk to your teeth (although statistics show it's the leading cause of sports-related dental injuries). Soccer, bike riding, and equestrian sports — along with some two dozen other games and physical activities — are all on the American Dental Association's list of sports in which participants should wear a mouthguard.
What's the best kind of mouthguard? The answer is: the one you actually wear. For the maximum comfort and protection, there's nothing like a custom-fitted mouthguard provided by our office. This is a piece of protective equipment that's individually crafted just for you — in fact, it's made from a model of you own teeth! Not only will it fit your mouth perfectly, but it's also strong, lightweight and easy to wear.
It's true that off-the-shelf mouthguards are available from big-box retailers in limited sizes (like small, medium and large); also available are the so-called "boil and bite" types, which you soften in hot water before molding them into shape with the pressure of your fingers, teeth and tongue. Either one of these options is probably better than nothing — but neither provides the level of protection and comfort that a custom-made mouthguard offers.
When you consider the potential cost of tooth replacement — not just its hefty price tag, but also the lost time, trouble and inconvenience it can cause — we think you'll agree that a perfectly fitted mouthguard, made by our office, is a piece of sports equipment you really can't afford to do without. Best of all, its cost is quite reasonable.
So if you're the active type, come in to ask us about fitting you with a custom mouthguard. For more information, please contact us or schedule an appointment for a consultation. You can learn more in the Dear Doctor magazine articles "Athletic Mouthguards" and "An Introduction to Sports Injuries & Dentistry."
Protecting one's smile is important at any age. This is especially true for people who participate in contact sports or other activities where a trauma to the mouth can occur. While we all tend to believe that we are safe and that injuries "only happen to other people," we could not be further from the truth. Take, for example, Jillian Michaels, an accomplished author, business mogul, wellness expert, trainer and star of The Biggest Loser. She learned this invaluable lesson after breaking her two front teeth as a child and having them repaired with crowns. As Jillian stated in her interview with Dear Doctor magazine, "Now, I generally wear a mouthguard if I am doing anything where my teeth have any chance of being knocked out."
We feel obligated to educate our patients so that you can make informed decisions about your oral health. This is why we put together the following brief list of research findings.
Did you know?
- According to the American Dental Association, an athlete is 60 times more likely to suffer harm to the teeth when not wearing a mouthguard.
- The US Centers for Disease Control reports that sports-related dental injuries account for more than 600,000 visits to the emergency room each year.
- People who do not have a knocked-out tooth properly reserved or replanted may face a lifetime cost of $10,000 to $20,000 per tooth, according to the National Youth Sports Foundation for Safety.
- The Academy of General Dentistry estimates that mouthguards prevent more than 200,000 injuries each year.
If feel you and/or your children need a custom-fitted, professionally made mouthguard, contact us today to schedule an appointment. During your private consultation, we will conduct a thorough examination, listen to your concerns, and answer all of your questions as we discuss the best methods for protecting your investment — your own, or your children's, teeth.
To learn more about mouthguards, continue reading the Dear Doctor magazine article "Athletic Mouthguards, One of the most important parts of any uniform!" And to read the entire interview with Jillian Michaels, please see the article "Jillian Michaels — The Biggest Loser's health and wellness expert talks about her oral health, keeping fit and plans for the future."
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LEAVENWORTH — The Cascade School District is offering a series of monthly family events for families with preschool-aged children within the district.
The events take place from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Icicle River Middle School, shared site of the Kodiak Cubs Preschool.
During the events, families will have access to information and instruction on what skills and abilities their children can be working on to prepare for kindergarten.
Events are play-based and families can take materials home to play games with children to help develop the skills specific to that topic.
Training dates and topics are:
- Feb. 28: Social and emotional development. Take-home math kits include manipulatives and games
- March 28: Early Literacy. Take-home kit includes book for adults and a read-aloud for kids
- April 25: S.T.E.A.M. Take-home kit includes science, math and art activities.
- May 23: Physical Development. Take-home kit includes outdoor games book.

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Fresh Update (11.02.2019) : Dear applicants, Online Form submission for BSNL JTO Vacancies is being started from today i.e. 11.02.2019 onwards. Candidates who wants to apply may check the official links given below.
Content Index
- Overview BSNL 198 JTO Recruitment Through Gate 2019 Scores
- How to Become Junior Telecom Officer (JTO) @BSNL ? Check Eligibility Criteria for BSNL Recruitment
- General Queries for BSNL Jobs 2019 – FAQs for bsnl.co.in 198 JTO Recruitment
- Details For BSNL Vacancy 2019 – BSNL MT Jobs 2019
- Distribution Of BSNL MT Vacancy 2019 – BSNL Bharti 2019
- Required Eligibility For BSNL Recruitment 2019 – Age Limit, Education Qualification For BSNL MT Vacancy 2019
- How Can Be Done Online Registration For BSNL Recruitment 2019? Steps Of Filling Form For BSNL Management Trainee Bharti 2019
Overview BSNL 198 JTO Recruitment Through Gate 2019 Scores
|Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)
|Suitability for BSNL Vacancy
|GATE 2019 Scores
|Total Vacancies
|198 Posts
|Post Name
|Junior Telecom Officer (JTO)
|Mode of Registration
|Online Application Form
|Closing Date to apply for bsnl 198 jto vacancy
|Nature of Jobs
|Selection Through GATE 2019
|Official Website
How to Become Junior Telecom Officer (JTO) @BSNL ? Check Eligibility Criteria for BSNL Recruitment
|Notification No.
|12 – 1 / 2018-Rectt.
|Advertisement Date for BSNL 198 JTO Jobs
|Opening Date for online registrations
|Closing Date to apply for bsnl vacancy
|Payment of Application Fees
|11.02.2019 to 12.03.2019
|01. JTO (Civil)
|66 Posts (OBC : 41, SC : 13, ST : 12)
|02. JTO (Electrical)
|132 Posts (OBC : 71, SC : 12, ST : 49)
|Education Qualification
|B.E./B.Tech in Civil or Electrical Engineering & Appear in GATE 2019
|Age Limit
|The minimum should be 18 year old and maximum must not cross 30 year old.
|Upper Age Relaxations for BSNL Vacancy
|SC/ST Category : 05 years & OBC Category : 03 Years
|Pay Scale
|Executive [E-1A] of Rs.16,400/- – Rs.40,500/-
|Application Fees
|General & OBC Category : Rs 1000/-
SC/ST, Women, Ex-Serviceman, PH : Rs 500/-
|Payment of Application Fees
|Online Mode only via Debit or Credit Card and NET Banking facilities
|Selection Process For BSNL 198 JTO Bharti
|Through GATE 2019 Score
|Official Notification Here
|Click Here
|Apply Online for BSNL Recruitment
|Click Here (Available Now)
General Queries for BSNL Jobs 2019 – FAQs for bsnl.co.in 198 JTO Recruitment
Can A Non Technical Applicants Apply For BSNL Recruitment 2019 ?
No. The nature of vacancies are purely Technical. An applicant who holds Engineering Degree and have GATE 2019 Score Card may apply for BSNL 198 JTO Vacancy 2019.
Is There Any Provision For Modification/Editing/Correction in the BSNL JTO Application Form 2019 ?
No there are no separate timeline for doing editing or modification in the BSNL 198 JTO Recruitment 2019. You need to complete the registrations by 12th March 2019.
What Are the Steps to Apply Online for BSNL Jobs 2019 ?
Candidates who needs to apply for BSNL Vacancy 2019 may check the simple steps given below.
- First of all login to the official website i.e. bsnl.co.in
- On the home page you need to go in the link showing BSNL Jobs Notification Pdf.
- Click on the link and download the pdf file. Afterwards start filling up the application form.
- Enter personal details, postal address, recent photo & signature etc.
- Also deposit the application fees through online mode.
- Now recheck the application form and submit all the details.
- Then note down the Registration No. & Password for future use for BSNL Recruitment 2019.
Conclusion : BSNL Recruitment 2019 for 198 Junior Telecom Officer (JTO) in Civil & Electrical cadre. Candidates may apply online for BSNL 198 JTO Vacancy 2019 between 11.02.2019 to 12.03.2019. Furthermore information is available in the link above.
Do You Want To Apply For BSNL Recruitment 2019? If Yes, Then Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited is inviting candidates to apply for 300 Management Trainee Posts. Applicants who want to apply for BSNL MT Vacancy 2019 can fill online form. Online Registration has started from 26th December 2018. Closing date for online registration is 26th January 2019. Candidates can download complete details as selection process, pay scale etc. for BSNL Management Trainee 2019 from Given article.
Fresh Update (27.12.2018) : BSNL Online Form for 300 Management Trainee Posts is available now on the official site. Candidates who wants to participate may fill up their application form before 26th January 2019. The official links to apply online are given at the end.
Details For BSNL Vacancy 2019 – BSNL MT Jobs 2019
Department Name: Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited
Total Post Available: 300 Post
Name Of Examination: BSNL Examination 2019
Post Name: Management Trainee Posts
Mode Of Registration: Online Registration
Job Location: All India
Last Date To Apply For BSNL Jobs: 26.01.2019
Official website: bsnl.co.in
Online Form Date For BSNL Management Trainee Recruitment 2019 – Important Dates For BSNL Jobs 2019 :
Opening Date Of Online Registration Process: 26th December 2018
Closing Date apply for BSNL MT Bharti: 26th January 2019
Distribution Of BSNL MT Vacancy 2019 – BSNL Bharti 2019
Total Vacancy: 300 Post
Post Name: Management Trainee Posts
Division Of BSNL Recruitment 2019 :
150 posts will be filled up from Open Market ( External Candidates )
- OBC : 40 posts
- SC : 23 posts
- ST : 11 posts
- OC : 76 posts
Required Eligibility For BSNL Recruitment 2019 – Age Limit, Education Qualification For BSNL MT Vacancy 2019
Participants who are preparing for examination must check all eligibility criteria for Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited Jobs 2019. Eligibility criteria contain education qualification, age limit, application fee etc. In case any registration would not satisfy all required eligibility properly, BSNL Management Trainee Bharti 2019 form would be rejected. For brief knowledge about eligibility section for BSNL Jobs 2019 candidates must check official notification which is given below.
Minimum Education Qualification For BSNL Vacancy 2019 :
Applicants who going to fill online form for BSNL MT Recruitment 2019 must check education qualification before filling form. Aspirants must have Graduation Degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized university with minimum 60% marks. If candidates have any doubt then they can check official notification of BSNL Management Trainee Jobs 2019 which is mention below.
Selection Process For Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited Recruitment 2019 :
Candidates selection for BSNL MT Jobs 2019 will get based on Group discussion and Interview. All register will get invited for the group discussion , who qualified get called for documents verification and interview section. For more details about selection process aspirants can check official notification of BSNL Vacancy 2019 mention below.
Application Fee For BSNL Jobs 2019 :
Aspirants who belong to unreserved and OBC category going to fill online form for BSNL MT Bharti 2019 have to pay 2200/- examination fee. Participants belong to SC and ST need to pay 1100/- application Fee for BSNL Recruitment 2019. Fees will take only through online modes. Candidates can get all details about examination fee through official notification of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited 2019 mention in links.
Age Limit For Bharat Sanchar Nigam limited Bharti 2019 :
Applied participants age should have not more than 30 years as on 01/08/2019 for BSNL MT Recruitment 2019. Curious candidates can get furthermore details related to age criteria for BSNL Management Trainee Vacancy 2019 from official notification given below. Department also providing age relaxation for reserved category, given here:
Age Relaxation For BSNL Bharti 2019 :
- OBC : 03 years
- SC, ST : 05 years
- PWD : 10 years
- PWD (SC, ST) : 15 years
- PWD (OBC) : 13 years
How Can Be Done Online Registration For BSNL Recruitment 2019? Steps Of Filling Form For BSNL Management Trainee Bharti 2019
Participants who filing online registration form for BSNL MT Vacancy 2019 must read given instruction carefully. If any information will get find wrong in the form, candidate will not get allowed to take exam. Instruction of filing form for BSNL Management Trainee Recruitment 2019 is mention here:
- First of all aspirants log on to official website i.e.bsnl.co.in.
- Click On Recruitment Option and find BSNL Recruitment 2019 notification.
- Candidates must read notification carefully.
- Eligible participants then click on apply option.
- Applicants then fill all information in online form carefully.
- Aspirants then upload all required documents as photograph, signature etc. in online Form.
- Next candidates recheck their form and click on submit option.
- And take hard copy of their online form, register id and password for future use.
Important Links For BSNL Recruitment 2019 :
Download BSNL Management Trainee Bharti 2019 Notification
Apply Online For BSNL MT Recruitment 2019 ( Available Now )
Conclusion : BSNL Recruitment 2019 is going to conduct for 300 Management Trainee Posts. Eligible and interested candidates can apply online for BSNL MT Jobs 2019 till 26th January 2019. Curious and interested applicants can get all details related to Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited Vacancy 2019 from the above mention article.


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Glass hasn't cracked completely through on the top like it has on the base. Smaller one near the fin screw which hasn't cracked inside the hole luckily. Notice there's a faint crease on the base extending in from the crack - shitty photos, sorry.
Done a few surfboard repairs with epoxy resin, is it a similar process on twin tips? Been searching the forums & most people suggest epoxy for delaminations so I guess it's alright.
My question is should I sand down the crease on the top so the glass sits flat or just leave it alone since it hasn't cracked open & put two bigger layers of 6oz (all I've got at the moment) on the base to seal the crack & add strength. Dribbling some resin into the cracked rail also.
Greatly appreciate any ideas. Thanks


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Something old, something new, something borrowed and something double-ply at a toilet paper wedding dress contest.
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Model Aubrey Vincler shows 'Top Hat, TP and Tails' by designer Donna Pope Vincler during the 11th annual toilet paper wedding dress contest at Kleinfeld's Bridal Boutique in New York June 17, 2015. The contestants competed in the annual Toilet Paper Wedding Dress Contest, showing off their dress-making skills using only Charmin toilet paper, glue, tape, needle and thread, for the $10,000 cash prize.
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I have a question regarding the mega points promotion and cannot seem to find the answer. I stayed 3 nights last week, 9/24-9/27. Since the promotion started in the middle of my stay, does this stay qualify? WIll I recieve 2000 points for this stay? will it be included in the 1000 points per brand?
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Your Online Parish Clerk for Marden is: VACANT.
Marden is, ecclesiastically, in the diocese of Canterbury, in the archdeaconry of Canterbury and in the deanery of Sutton. The church is named St. Michael & All Angels with registers commencing 1559.
Marden is a village, a parish, a sub-district, and a hundred in Kent. The village stands near an affluent of the river Medway, and on the Reigate, Tunbridge and Ashford railway, 3 miles west-north-west of Staplehurst; is a picturesque place; was formerly a market town; and has a post office under Staplehurst, a money order office and a savings bank, a railway station with telegraph, and a fair on 11 October. The parish contains also the hamlet of Stile Bridge. Acres, 7,607. Real property in 1860, £11,652. Population in 1861, 2,295. Houses, 452. The property is much subdivided.
The manor belongs to R. Springett, Esq.. The living is a vicarage in the diocese of Canterbury. Value, £828 with a habitable glebe house. Patron, the Archbishop of Canterbury. The church is ancient but good; consists of nave, aisles, and chancel, with a tower; and contains a very curious font of 1652. There are chapels for Independents and Wesleyans, parochial schools, a Church of England school, and charities of £55. The parochial schools were built in 1859, at a cost of about £1,600; and are a handsome structure, in the Tudor style. Amhurst, the author of the "Craftsman", was a native.
The sub-district contains also two other parishes, and part of another; and is in Maidstone district. Acres 15,317. Population in 1861, 4,905. Houses 906.
The hundred excludes one of the parishes and the part parish of the sub-district, but includes another and larger parish; and is in the lathe of Scray. Acres, 23,029. Population in 1851, 6,550. Houses, 1,227.
Stile Bridge is a hamlet in Marden parish; on the river Beult, 3 miles northwest of Staplehurst. It has a post office under Staplehurst.1
1John Marius Wilson, comp. The Imperial Gazatteer of England and Wales. (London, England: A. Fullerton & Co., 1870).
The Marden church web site includes, under the Information section, a growing list of monumental inscriptions. A great deal of records are also becoming available via the Marden Village Society History Group. See the record categories below for links to research data on both of these web sites.
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Survivor isn't made for to be easy and it isn't made for quitters. Last week Colton quit Survivor Season 27. The rest of the contestants are going to battle to the end. But not everybody can make it. Who will be voted off on tonight's Survivor 2013 Live Recap? After Colton quit, the second battle on Redemption Island took place. Candice, […]Read More..>>
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It's hard to tell what could happen on Survivor Blood vs. Water. With all the power changes, twists, turns, and alliances, which contestant goes home can change right up until the votes are cast. Who do you think will be eliminated on tonight's Survivor 2013? According to the previews for this week's Survivor Blood vs. […]Read More..>>
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Colton Cumbie's return to Survivor 2013 has been a controversial one. The first time Colton played, in Survivor One World, he was known for being vindictive and cruel. He was also known for quitting. Colton decided to quit Survivor for the second time last night. Host Jeff Probst let Colton know just how he felt […]Read More..>>
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The twists and turns on Survivor 2013 increase with every episode. At only three weeks into Survivor Season 27, what else could possibly happen? With the drama of Redemption Island and the whittling Tadhana tribe, who was voted off Survivor 2013 last night? Last night the second Redemption Island battle took place. Tadhana assumed Tyson would switch places with Rachel, but he and Rachel both […]Read More..>>
Survivor 2013 Episode 3 Live Recap: Tyson and Rachel Switch?By: Stephanie Carley on October 2, 2013 |
Emotions and tensions are running high already on Survivor 2013. After only a few days on the Survivor Season 27 island, contestants may be wondering who they can trust and what they got themselves into. Who will go home on tonight's Survivor 2013 Live Recap? The first Redemption Island battle took place on last week's […]Read More..>>
Survivor 2013 Episode 2 Recap: Who Was Eliminated?By: Stephanie Carley on September 26, 2013 |
Survivor 2013 has already had multiple twists and turns. With only two episode done, Survivor Season 27 will definitely be a season to remember! Find out what happened last night and who went home on Survivor 2013 last night. Last night's Survivor Blood vs. Water 2013 brought out some of the contestant's true personalities. Colton was known […]Read More..>>


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Tomorrow I will begin a year at artschool, so the photopostings on this blog will subseede and give way to sketches and studies and paintings. Why not begin right now with one I made this summer?
Salad and Simba and "spalje"at my friend Jörgens project "The International Garden". Acrylic on canvas 40×50 cm


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Looking For Examples Of Rhetorical Analysis Essays- 5 Tips That Will Help You Out
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Example papers can be very helpful. You want to express your ideas effectively and they can show you how to accomplish this. You will find that most of the times these papers can also be used to support your ideas as a reference if they are found on your same topic and support your thesis. It may get you a head start on your paper.


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Our summer camps are designed to provide the opportunity to learn, grow, and improve in a relaxed atmosphere. Our camp will end at the Halifax Regatta in Daytona Beach on July 27th.
The camp will run every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 5:00 - 7:30 pm at our boathouse. Camp sessions will begin on June 11th and run until July 25th (The last practice before our race). Attendance at every practice or the race is not required.
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Staging is preparing and showcasing a property - inside and out - to appeal to the widest possible audience. Staging accentuates the home's assets and downplays its less appealing features.
Interior design personalizes. Staging depersonalizes a home's features to create a more generic "model home," look. That allows more buyers to envision themselves living there.
The empty living room (left) looks like a big white box with a light-gobbling dark wood floor. Few buyers can imagine how to make an empty room livable. But staging shows them exactly what to do!
According to a 2017 Ass'n of REALTORS(r) study, 52% of agents stage some or all their listings. I insist ALL my listings be staged because staged homes sell faster and for the highest and best price.
I've found a staging company (StyleWorks Napa) with whom I consistently work. StyleWorks is reasonably priced AND brings a high level of creativity to all their work .
Swapping out a pool table and installing conversation groups transformed the room that buyers saw when they first entered this home. Unstaged, it went unsold. Staged, it sold fast.
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433. The wonders of the Teacher will grow. Within the garden of Love grow illuminations of the Spirit. -Leaves of Morya's Garden 1924
III, vi, 19. Growth of spirit does not tolerate compulsion. This explains the slow evolution of humanity. The spirit cannot be forced to grow. One cannot even coerce by unsolicited counsels. One can only respond to the knock of a sensitive heart. -Leaves of Morya's Garden 1925
19, 134. Master the problem of remaining cool throughout the entire battle (of light and darkness)....Compassion does not weep but helps. -M: Community 1926
17, 302. Rhythm is the progenitor of cooperation. From hoary antiquity people have understood the significance of rhythmic choirs, of musical movements.... One may make a mistake but it is inexcusable not to listen to advice. -Morya: Fiery World 1934
Sense the rhythm and the moving onward, for all of cosmos is in rhythm and in victory....
The testing of the mettle is--how will a lifestream react under intense pressure from all sides, from the world, from the burdens of responsibility and from the knowledge of those things that are to come?...
Victory is a summoning of will; it is a love and a God-determination with which, beloved, I am certain you are wholly familiar....There are not so many who will stand and not compromise. But there ought to be! -Mighty Victory: 7-8-1994 at RTR, Montana


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The Waikato Linux Users Group is, of course, the most important Linux Users' Group in the world, and by a country mile, the best lug starting with a W.
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* [Whidbey Linux User Group|http://www.wlug.net/] Whidbey Island, WA, USA.
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* [Worcester Linux Users' Group|http://www.wlug.org] Worcester, MA, USA
* [Westbo Linux User Group|http://wlug.westbo.se] Sweden
* [Wakayama Linux Users Group|http://lb.tanabe-cci.or.jp/wlug] Japan
* [Würmtal Linux User Group|http://www.wlug.de] Würmtal Linux User Group aus München, Germany
* [Wroclawska Grupa UU Linuksa|http://www.wroclaw.linux.org.pl/] Wroclaw, Poland.
* [Western Linux Users Group|http://www.westernlug.org/] Ontario, Canada.


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The English Civil War Begins
In 1642, six months before Edgehill, the first battle of the English Civil War, Charles I made two attempts to enter the city of Hull to seize control of its armoury but was refused entry on both occasions by its governor Sir John Hotham. The king's army was forced to retreat, probably making their way to Hessle, a royalist stronghold, while the disgruntled king declared Hotham a traitor.
By the 22nd of August, King Charles moved on to the City of Nottingham. Here he raised his royal standard thus marking the beginning of the English Civil War.
Richard III in Lincolnshire
After spending the 13th and 14th of March 1484 in the Lincolnshire town of Stamford, Richard III moved onto Grantham where he spent two days before setting off to Nottingham.
Just five months previously, on the 19th October, Richard had taken possession of the Great Seal which had been delivered to him at noon in the Kings Chamber of the Angel Inn in the town.
The image below is a house on High Street St. Martin's, in Stamford in Lincolnshire, it was the one time home of Lady Frances Wingfield.
Francis is said to have entertained Oliver Cromwell at this house, where in 1643 she is said to have persuaded Cromwell, using their family connections, not to attack the Stamford - she asked that the gates to the town be closed.
Stamford at this time was on the whole loyal to the crown, but there were families who sympathised with the Parliamentarian cause, notably the Willoughby's at Grimsthorpe, however the family of Cecil played for both sides. The families fine house at Burghley was caught up in events of the Civil War in the summer of 1643 when it was taken for the Royalist party under Viscount Camden - a place to hide as the Parliamentarians made their way from Northampton. Camden's forces held Burghley for just one day, the 24th July 1643, but the arrival of an army under Oliver Cromwell forced a surrender by the afternoon of the following day.
Maybe it was while all the churches in Stamford were ringing their bells backwards to summon Royalist support that Francis was doing her bit to save the town from an attack?
Francis Wingfield was the daughter of Edward Cromwell, 3rd Baron Cromwell of Oakham in Leicestershire and the great great granddaughter of Thomas Cromwell. Thomas, as you will know, was chief minister to King Henry VIII, his sister Catherine William was the great grandmother of Oliver.
You may be wondering why Oliver had the surname of Cromwell when the family's surname was William? Catherine's husband was Morgan ap William, but their family had abandoned the Welsh naming system of 'ap or son of' in favour of the English use of a surname and therefore their descendants took the name of Cromwell.
West Country Rebels Surrender
Towards the end of September in 1497 Perkin Warbeck had left the Somerset town of Taunton and had taken refuge in the sanctuary of Beaulieu Abbey in Hampshire where hid until the first week of October.
At the same time Henry VII's forces had left Oxfordshire town of Woodstock and were making their way to Taunton, it was while Henry was en route that he was informed Warbeck had been found. Warbeck gave himself up and was returned to Taunton. It was on this day that the Cornish supporters of Warbeck surrendered to the Tudor king.
Perkin Warbeck was taken from Taunton as a prisoner to Exeter where he was held at the home of the Cathedral's treasurer while Henry concentrated on bringing the rebellious West Country under his control.
In the images below you can see the north tower of Exeter Cathedral, it was in a house next to this that Warbeck was held. Also pictured here is Taunton Castle where Henry stayed while he was in the town.
Did you know? The Crescent, Bath
Have you ever been to the City of Bath and fallen in love with it's architecture? I have, here are a few facts about the Royal Crescent.
In 1766 John Wood the Younger took a lease on the land from Sir Benet Garrard to build "good stone messuages in a workmanlike manner". Building began in 1767 and all the houses were occupied by 1778.
There are 30 houses in a crescent 538 feet across.
The facade is decorated with 114 giant order Ionic columns, i.e. the columns extend over two floors.
The columns are 2' 6" in diameter and 22' 6" high
From pavement to parapet the building is 47 feet high, or 5 feet higher than the Circus
The original roof was stone.
Today eight houses are each occupied by one "family" (though two of those make one unit!)
There were plans in 1945 to turn it into civic offices
It took 18 years to get the tourist buses and coaches banned from the Crescent
At its peak over 600 buses and coaches a week were logged using the Crescent between 8am and 8pm and the greatest number in one hour being 25.
In addition to normal traffic load, approximately 9,000 tons of coach traffic was using the Crescent per week before the ban.
During the war and up to 1956 the lawn was a "cabbage plot" with 72 allotments.
Birth of Richard III
This week has been a sad one for those of us take a keen interest in the life of King Richard III because, as many of you will know already, part of the land on which Richard lost his life in 1485 will be covered with an ugly carpet of tarmac. Instead of looking across to the site of Henry VII advance we will now be able to see assorted cars going round and round and round just like mad dogs chasing their own tails and all in the name of progress.
However, it was on this day in 1452, a few miles west of Bosworth, that Richard was born at Fotheringhay Castle in Northamptonshire to Richard, Duke of York and Cecily Neville. He was the couples fourth son.
For more about Richard's life, you can read a post written two years ago by the author of the latest book on Richard III. Thanks again for that Matthew.
Photographs one was taken at Fotheringhay, the second at Richard III Visitor Centre in Leicester are both my images. The Fotheringhay Castle is Matthew's.
Matthew also has a new book our entitled Richard III: Loyalty Binds Me.
An Uprising Begins
In Lincolnshire in the October of 1536, murmurings of discontent began at St. James Church in Louth. The people's grievance was Henry VIII's political, social and religious policies.
Talk soon turned to rebellion and the people of Louth quickly gained support in Horncastle, Market Rasen, and Caistor and the 'army' gained up to 40,000 men. While these men were moving from village to town adding to their numbers the King had sent word ordering them to disband and return to their own villages but Henry had no intention of letting any man slip back into the shadows as he had already sent Charles Brandon, Duke of Suffolk at the head of his own army.
The men of Lincolnshire had the support of local gentry and they marched on Lincoln arriving at the Cathedral demanding to be allowed to continue worshiping as Catholics and protection for their local churches but the threat of a trained armed force making its way from London they quickly took the offer to disband on condition of being pardoned.
By the middle of October, two of the main leaders were captured taken to Tyburn and hanged but these death of were not enough for Henry, he saw to it that most of the other local ringleaders were also executed. During the following twelve days, they were all hanged, drawn and quartered.
This brave uprising by the men of Lincolnshire inspired what was to become known as the Pilgrimage of Grace.
The Spanish in Cornwall
The last time Britain was invaded by a hostile force was in 1595 in Cornwall.
It was between the 23rd and the 25th of July that Spanish ships arrived at Mounts Bay, where there were a number of Cornish soldiers who were there to do battle with the invaders. Many of these men soon abandoned their posts, only Francis Godolphin, as Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Cornwall and commander of the local force, along with just a dozen of his soldiers stood in defense of Cornwall.
The Spanish soon made way to the tiny fishing village of Mousehole, its forces burnt the village and some surrounding hamlets, including the village of Paul causing its frightened inhabitants to flee in panic.
In 1333 Cornish born John Arundell had aided Edward III by supplying the king with troops at Battle of Halidon Hill on the 19th July of that year.
This battle was the result of Edward's support of Edward Balliol's claim to the throne of Scotland. Edward III's actions had broken the terms of the Treaty of Northampton, which he had agreed to three years earlier.
On this day in 1333 at Berwick on Tweed, for this service to the crown, John Arundell was rewarded with the granting of a charter which gave his manor of St Columb Major the right to hold a market every Thursday, also granted was the right to hold an annual fair on the 'day and the morrow of the Feast of St Columba the Virgin.' This charter was issued at Berwick on Tweed by Edward III and signed John of Eltham, Earl of Cornwall, Edward III younger brother
The text of the charter reads:
Roll 7th, Edward the Third. For Sir John de Arendel, the king to the same, health.
Know ye, that we of our especial grace, have granted and, by this our charter, have confirmed to our beloved and faithful John de Arendel, that he and his heirs, for ever, may have a market every Thursday at his Manor of St Columb Magna, and a fair every year, on the eve and on the day and the morrow of St Columba the Virgin, to these being witness..........given by our hand at Berwick on Tweed, the 23rd day of July 1333 at the battle of Halidown Hill, the 19th day of July 1333.
By writ of our Privy Seal.
The growth of the Cornish market town of St Columb Major owes much to the Arundell family. Known as the Great Arundells they were a powerful and noteworthy family. You can read more about them here:
St Mary the Virgin Parish Church in Forthampton Gloucestershire is stated as being built in the 13th century, yet this rather wonderful arch predates the church by a century?
The porch in which the arch can be found was built in the late 1800's when the church was restored. I wonder was the arch part of the original church or brought in from elsewhere when the porch was constructed?
It is not in a perfect condition but you can see the square-headed keystone and one remaining beast head at the right end of the arch.
Whatever the date, it's rather lovely and maybe a little frightening don't you think?
History is so interesting isn't it? Do you love the story of King Alfred's unsuccessful afternoon in the kitchen or King Cnut unsuccessful attempt not to get his feet wet? Maybe you're interested in when the Normans landing on our shores or the stories of an era closer to our time?
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Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) is in the midst of the second bankruptcy proceeding for an electric utility in the United States. The utility underwent bankruptcy in 2001. While the first proceeding stemmed from California's energy crisis, the current stems from the utility's role in recent wildfires and its resulting liabilities.
PG&E initially expected the proceeding to last two years. However, in order to qualify for the state's new wildfire mitigation fund, Federal Judge Dennis Montali is prioritizing the case to wrap up reorganization by June 30.
Utility Dive's timeline spans state legislative and regulatory efforts to hold investor-owned utilities accountable for wildfire damages, an account of the most recent and damaging wildfires in California and the bankruptcy proceeding. This tracks back to May 2018, following reports that PG&E's equipment was responsible for starting four 2017 wildfires.
PG&E admits fault in sparking large 2019 wildfires, judge demands 'precise details' for 3
On Monday, Judge Dennis Montali will hear arguments from creditors who want to propose their own plan.
PG&E announces $34.4B in debt financing heading into 2nd round of exclusivity fight
The utility told a court this week that its equipment may have played a role in sparking nine fires, three of which were caused by previous problem areas.
California regulators launch investigation into PG&E's reorganization plan
The California Public Utilities Commission opened a formal proceeding to consider "ratemaking and other implications" of PG&E's plan to extricate itself from bankruptcy.
PG&E noteholders propose injecting $29.2B in utility in exchange for majority stake
PG&E's period of exclusivity comes to an end today, but the utility asked for a two-month extension to be the only party that can propose a plan for reorganization due to recent progress.
California proposes IOUs collect $900M annually for wildfire fund, with one major hurdle for PG&E
The $21 billion fund would be seeded by both shareholders and ratepayers, but PG&E would need to exit bankruptcy to access the money.
PG&E blasts $24B fire compensation plan as it risks losing control of reorganization
PG&E announced it reached a settlement with insurers related to the 2017 Northern California wildfires and 2018 Camp Fire. The $11 billion settlement is significantly lower than the $20 billion insurers say they were owed.
PG&E reaches $11B insurance settlement over wildfire claims
The utility told a court this week that its equipment may have played a role in sparking nine fires, three of which were caused by previous problem areas.
PG&E admits fault in sparking large 2019 wildfires, judge demands 'precise details' for 3
The utility told a court this week that its equipment may have played a role in sparking nine fires, three of which were caused by previous problem areas.
PG&E admits fault in sparking large 2019 wildfires, judge demands 'precise details' for 3
The utility told a court this week that its equipment may have played a role in sparking nine fires, three of which were caused by previous problem areas.
PG&E admits fault in sparking large 2019 wildfires, judge demands 'precise details' for 3
The utility told a court this week that its equipment may have played a role in sparking nine fires, three of which were caused by previous problem areas.
PG&E fights for control of its future, access to new wildfire fund
The utility told a bankruptcy court this week it is "uniquely positioned" to develop its own reorganization plan, which it pledged to file by Sept. 9.
PG&E provides new details on restructuring plan ahead of bankruptcy hearing
The utility seeks to presume all power purchase agreements and pay its court-approved pre-bankruptcy claims through "cash raised from existing equity bond holders" and "equity financed securitized bonds."
PG&E asks bankruptcy court to approve 'discounted' PPAs for storage and renewables projects
Three developers separately approached Pacific Gas & Electric to negotiate changes, in order to reduce project uncertainty created by the utility's bankruptcy.
PG&E tells court deferred maintenance did not play a role in sparking wildfires
U.S. District Judge William Alsup had directed the utility to respond to reports that it knew for years there was a risk its aging transmission system could spark wildfires.
PG&E bankruptcy timeline extended, creditors worry delay may block wildfire fund access
Bondholders and insurers are eager for their reorganization plans to be considered, but the utility now has until September to submit its own plan.
PG&E's grid inspections revealed almost 10K problems: Report
Of those problems, 1,000 posed safety risks severe enough to necessitate immediate attention.
California Gov. Newsom to sign $21B wildfire liability bill today
Critics say the plan to help utilities pay wildfire damage liabilities has been rushed through the state legislature.
PG&E knew of wildfire risks for years, WSJ reports, citing company documents
Experts say the revelations in the Wall Street Journal's report could provide additional ammunition to those bringing claims against the bankrupt, embattled utility.
California Senate passes $21B wildfire fund legislation, as Newsom pushes for final vote Friday
Some customer advocates are concerned by the bill's accelerated passage, and say it weakens utility accountability.
CalFire: PG&E power lines sparked new blaze
The fire, now contained, burned more than 2,500 acres. Pacific Gas & Electric said is investigating what caused a power line to fall.
PG&E bondholders propose $30B reorganization plan, new name: Report
Under the proposal, Pacific Gas & Electric could become "Golden State Power Light & Gas Co." and pay up to $18 billion in wildfire claims.
Split up? Increase oversight? Eliminate holding company? PG&E's future is now open for comment
California regulators are considering a range of options to improve PG&E's safety culture, including breaking apart its gas and electric service or tying its rate of return on equity to safety performance metrics.
California governor to propose 'liquidity fund' to address wildfire costs
Gavin Newsom, D, will reportedly ask lawmakers to create the fund, which would be supported by $10 billion in bonds issued by the state's Department of Water Resources and has the support of PG&E's creditors.
PG&E reaches $1B wildfire settlement with 18 public entities
The settlement resolves claims related to wildfires in 2015, 2017 and 2018. It does not include individual and business claims.
California approved utility wildfire plans. The next step is to see if they're working
To reduce the impacts of preventive power shutoffs — a key part of the plans — two of the state's major utilities have recommended a "resiliency adder" to incentivize distributed generation and storage.
NextEra loses bankruptcy court jurisdiction fight with PG&E over renewables contracts
A federal bankruptcy judge ruled FERC lacks jurisdiction over PG&E's power purchase contracts, and the company can move to have them dismissed.
California fire season starts with PG&E power shut-off in 5 counties
The utility turned off power to approximately 20,500 customers in Butte and Yuba counties the weekend of June 8-9, citing dangerous conditions.
Report: PG&E considers $11B fund to settle wildfire claims
The utility would direct about $400 million each year to the fund, under a proposal discussed with lawmakers and major shareholder representatives.
California regulators approve utility wildfire mitigation plans; PUC president to step down
CPUC President Michael Picker promised to remain in his role until Gov. Gavin Newsom has chosen his replacement.
PG&E to bury distribution lines serving fire-ravaged Paradise, California
While rebuilding from the 2018 Camp Fire, the utility committed to burying power lines at no additional cost while replacing gas lines, in order to avoid another disaster.
California concludes PG&E responsible for state's deadliest wildfire
Eighty-five people died in the 2018 Camp Fire, which the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection now says was sparked by Pacific Gas & Electric's transmission lines.
San Francisco eyes purchase of PG&E grid assets to increase power independence
A report from the city's Public Utilities Commission concludes public ownership of the city's electric grid "has the potential for significant long-term benefits relative to investment costs and risks."
California electric customers could see rising bills due to wildfires, declining sales: CPUC
California electric rates are rising, in part because low usage is no longer offsetting rate impacts, according to a new report by the state's regulators.
California regulators dig into safety qualifications of new PG&E board
Amidst ongoing investigation into PG&E safety culture, regulators called on the embattled utility to provide detail into the safety experience of its new board members, including a new CEO and 10 new directors.
PG&E faces SEC investigation into public disclosures of wildfire losses
In its quarterly filing, the company revealed the investigation and recorded more than $400 million in costs related to wildfire cleanup and recovery.
CPUC directs PG&E to reduce risk of power shut-offs as it mostly OKs utility fire plans
Regulators found the state's major utilities mostly compliant with state wildfire laws, but flagged seven areas for improvement for PG&E and three for SCE.
California PUC proposes guidelines for 'last resort' de-energizations as wildfire season looms
Utilities may need to de-energize power lines during high winds, per the CPUC proposal.
PG&E revises wildfire mitigation plan to remove hard inspection and improvement deadlines
The utility told regulators it wants to "revise certain targets" because it would likely miss some deadlines due to a range of factors, from the federal government shutdown to weather and access challenges.
PG&E asks for higher ROE to fund wildfire safety upgrades
The utility says a higher return on equity is essential to attract investors, but its proposal would raise average residential electric rates by 7%.
PG&E's future rests on board picks, CPUC president says
California regulators could reorganize the company or revoke its license to operate if they do not like new selections for its board of directors, California Public Utilities Commission President Michael Picker said in a wide-ranging interview.
PG&E cleared of criminal charges in 8 2017 blazes as fire officials say SCE sparked Thomas Fire
As California utilities reckon with the devastating wildfires from 2017, PG&E still faces civil lawsuits regarding the incidents, although most proceedings have been paused by their declaration of Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Federal court denies FERC jurisdiction in PG&E bankruptcy case
FERC asserted it had "concurrent jurisdiction" and could prevent power contracts from being altered as part of PG&E's bankruptcy proceeding.
Judge scales back PG&E wildfire safety plan in new proposed order
PG&E would follow its wildfire mitigation plan under a new order from Judge William Alsup, but would not have to comply with an extensive Jan. 9 proposed order it estimated could cost $150 billion.
PG&E says its equipment probably sparked deadly Camp Fire last year
The company announced a $10.5 billion pre-tax charge Thursday related to third-party claims from the 2018 fire, and said its total potential wildfire liabilities could exceed more than $30 billion.
PG&E disputes allegations it deferred maintenance on transmission line tied to deadly Camp Fire
"We disagree with the overall premise of the Wall Street Journal article," the utility said in a statement responding to the publication's coverage.
Split apart PG&E? The utility is open to it, but warns rates would likely rise
Splitting the bankrupt utility's natural gas and electricity businesses could bring safety improvements, PG&E officials said, but could also increase costs by duplicating services.
FERC reasserts authority over PG&E contracts in bankruptcy court filing
PG&E may want to exit older renewable energy contracts as part of a Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceeding, but FERC argued it must separately win approval from the agency to alter their terms.
All PG&E customers at risk of proactive shutoffs under proposed fire mitigation plan
All California utilities submitted their plans Wednesday, and critics of PG&E say the expanded shutoff policy is ineffective and necessitated by the utility's "repeated criminal behavior."
January 2019
Judge says PG&E violated probation, citing 'clear pattern' of fire ignitions
U.S. District Judge William Alsup denounced the utility's record in court on Wednesday, saying, "There is one clear pattern here: PG&E is starting these fires."
PG&E files for 2nd bankruptcy, ignoring investor pleas
The Chapter 11 filing was widely anticipated, although investors offered $4 billion in funding to help the utility avoid bankruptcy. PG&E officials say they have lined up $5.5 billion in debtor-in-possession financing, to keep operations running while the bankruptcy proceeds.
FERC claims 'concurrent jurisdiction' in PG&E-NextEra bankruptcy dispute
The commission's recent order could give NextEra and other power producers an avenue to preserve contracts with PG&E if the utility invalidates them as part of its Chapter 11 proceeding.
Cal Fire concludes PG&E did not cause 2017 Tubbs Fire, sending shares soaring
Officials said a private electrical system caused the deadly fire, but the utility remains in financial jeopardy for its involvement in other blazes and is preparing to file for bankruptcy protection.
PG&E balks at judge's potential $150B probation terms as it faces bankruptcy
The federal judge overseeing PG&E's probation related to the 2010 San Bruno pipeline explosion is considering new conditions the utility says are infeasible, and a U.S. attorney says could interfere with other state and federal efforts.
PG&E, NextEra face off in bankruptcy-related FERC filings
PG&E expects the bankruptcy process to stretch two years, or possibly longer, leaving developers worried about getting paid for their existing power purchase agreements.
Federal judge links PG&E's uninsulated power lines to California wildfires
Federal Judge William Alsup gave PG&E and the U.S. Department of Justice until Jan. 23 to respond to the accuracy of his tentative conclusions.
PG&E to file for bankruptcy protection as California wildfire costs mount
PG&E will file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection near the end of the month, the company announced, as it attempts to deal with up to $30 billion of liabilities associated with the 2017 and 2018 wildfire seasons.
California regulators move to outline wildfire cost recovery as PG&E teeters
The CPUC opened a docket to determine how much PG&E can pay for wildfire damages on the same day that Moody's downgraded its credit rating four notches.
New California governor prioritizes PG&E as CPUC moves to examine wildfire cost recovery
Democrat Gavin Newsom is reportedly having long conversations with PG&E executives as the utility hires several financial advisors to explore its options.
Murder charges unlikely, but PG&E bankruptcy or asset sales are on the table
Increased federal oversight for the embattled California utility is also likely, energy lawyers told Utility Dive.
California AG: PG&E could be prosecuted for murder
Any charges would need to be filed by local officials, but if PG&E's equipment was operated in a reckless manner and is found responsible for sparking wildfires, the utility could face criminal prosecution.
As California considers breaking up PG&E, utility 'open to a range of solutions'
The Friday before Christmas, state regulators said they would evaluate whether to split Pacific Gas & Electric's natural gas and electricity divisions into separate companies.
PG&E details power line damage near ignition of Camp Fire
While state officials have not made a final determination on the cause, PG&E's letter offers the clearest detail yet on how its power lines may have started the blaze.
California sees rule potential to de-energize power lines in wildfire conditions
PG&E cut off electricity service to nearly 60,000 this fall, but regulators want tighter rules on the practice as California wildfires worsen.
California regulators announce probe into PG&E corporate structure
The move comes as California fire officials investigate the cause of the Camp Fire, which has killed 88 people and burned more than 150,000 acres.
PG&E explains decision not to cut power ahead of Camp Fire
The utility had issued a warning to proactively cut power off for public safety but chose not to ahead of the fire in Paradise, California.
Legislation aims to shield PG&E from fire liability: 'Bankruptcy is not an option'
A California assemblyman is preparing to introduce legislation that would extend provisions of SB 901, passed earlier this year to limit utility liability from 2017 wildfires, to include fires this year.
PG&E reports second line fault in Camp Fire area
The report adds to the utility's involvement with the record blaze.
California PUC chair says state won't let PG&E go bankrupt
CPUC Chairman Michael Picker reportedly told financial analysts his agency would begin implementing a new state law that allows utilities to pass fire costs onto customers, while also expanding a probe into PG&E's corporate governance.
PG&E debt drawdown raises concerns of potential bankruptcy due to fire costs
The utility withdrew its revolving credit lines this week as its equipment was linked to the deadly Camp Fire, a move that can presage a bankruptcy filing.
Report: CPUC launches PG&E, SCE probes after 3 deadly fires
Lawsuit threats loom after two of the state's largest investor owned utilities alerted regulators to transmission issues near ground zero of blazes that started last week.
PG&E shares hit multiyear low as deadly Camp Fire rages
While the cause has not been determined, the utility reported that a line outage coincided with the most destructive blaze in California history, which has killed at least 29 people and burned 6,700 buildings.
PG&E defends planned outages as 'last resort' tool to prevent wildfires
The utility has incurred more than $2 billion in costs related to wildfires this year and faces billions more in potential liability, putting a premium on efforts to avert such disasters.
California regulators moving quickly to review utility fire mitigation plans
The CPUC opened a proceeding to review utility fire mitigation measures, including new requirements set by recent legislation.
In a first, PG&E cuts power to 60,000 to prevent wildfires during wind storm
Planned outages during dry, windy conditions are the "last resort" in a wildfire prevention plan rolled out by the utility last year.
PG&E lines caused 2017 Cascade fire that killed 4, state officials say
The utility did not violate state regulations, CAL FIRE said, but California's insurance laws can hold it financially liable even if it did not break the law.
California approves bill to limit utility liability for wildfires, but not CAISO expansion
The state legislature wrapped up the 2018 session by passing bills including critical changes for utilities on wildfire liability laws.
Report: Lawmakers unlikely to give California utilities slack in wildfire liability rules
State legislators are abandoning a proposal to reduce electric utility liability in instances where the company is not found to be negligent, hesitant to do anything that will look like a "bailout."
Report: PG&E considers breaking up company to avoid wildfire liability
The company and its utility subsidiary have been highly critical of California laws that allow for wildfire liability even if standards and regulations are met, warning of the threat of bankruptcy and reorganization.
California Gov. Brown proposes reducing utility wildfire liability
The proposal would change rules currently requiring utilities to pay all damage costs if their equipment was involved in a fire, regardless of negligence.
California court clears PG&E of liability in 2015 fire
The Sacramento Superior court's opinion could provide a legal precedent regarding California utilities' liability for wildfires.
California to consider changing rules for utility wildfire liability
None of the changes would impact fire liability cases currently being dealt with, but changes to the rules could help utilities reduce liability payments in the future.
PG&E to record $2.5B charge for California wildfires — and warns it could get worse
The utility told federal regulators that the charge does not include any amounts for potential penalties or fines.
Reports: PG&E claims wildfire liability could force bankruptcy
In an 8-K filed with the SEC, PG&E said that based on current state law, it expects to "record a significant liability for losses" associated with 10 fires.
Cal Fire: PG&E violated state law in 8 wildfires last year
The state agency released its report into 12 wildfires last week, finding electrical equipment sparked each one.
May 2018
Cal Fire: PG&E violated state law, causing 3 wildfires last year
State officials released their first investigations into the 2017 California wildfire season last week, which could pose up to a $12 billion liability for PG&E.


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Here at Media Lightbox we quite enjoy our gadgets, we also enjoy reading, so to combine the two would be perfect. The question now to ask is, 'Which E reader to use?
Archive for June, 2011
Our Twitter Competition – Winner Announced!Posted 27th June 2011 by
Congratulations to @Mandivs on winning our Twitter Competition! (FREE Media Lightbox Team Account! In the Team Account (Normally £14.95 per month) you get: 3 File Uploaders, Unlimited Viewers, 50GB Storage Space, 2GB File Size Limit and much more!)
All the very best Daniel! (Media Lightbox loses Talented Designer)Posted 23rd June 2011 by
Last week Daniel wrote the blogs 'Media Lightbox Gets Talented New Designer!' and 'Media Lightbox Welcomes Back Talented Designer!' unfortunately these blogs were Daniel's last for Media Lightbox as he returns to University to complete his degree in Interactive Multimedia Design.
Game Testing – A Gareth Hughes perspectivePosted 22nd June 2011 by
At MediaLightbox we have a work experience student with us for the week , his name is Gareth Hughes and this is his very own blog dedicated to Game testing. Read Full Post
Our Twitter Competition! (LAST DAY TO ENTER!)Posted 21st June 2011 by
Last Tuesday we launched a Twitter competition and now that it's been a week we thought we would make today the last day to enter! See details below:
Martin Lisec – Photoshop GeniusPosted 20th June 2011 by
Here at Media lightbox we have a vast interest in all types of design, more specifically we love looking into print and digital imaging. So when we heard about Martin Lisec and his amazing set of Photoshop skills we started to get very excited.
Media Lightbox Welcomes Back Talented Designer!Posted 17th June 2011 by
Carrying on from yesterday's post, we at Media Lightbox Towers are delighted to report the return of Mr. Ben Willis.
Media Lightbox Gets Talented New Designer!Posted 16th June 2011 by
We at Media Lightbox Towers are delighted to be able to welcome Andrew McCracken as the newest member of the team.


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A fly-tipper has been ordered to pay £1,480 by magistrates after he admitted dumping waste on Mynydd Machen.
Scott Morris, of Holly Road, Risca, was spotted by a mountain biker dumping waste from white transit van at a picturesque spot on Mynydd Machen on October 20, 2015.
Appearing at Newport Magistrates' Court on Friday, March 17, Morris also admitted that waste found at Blackvein Road, in Crosskeys, was his after he had carried out gardening landscaping work for a Newport resident.
Morris pleaded guilty to two offences under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and was fined £80 for each. He was also told to pay council prosecution costs of £1,300 and a £20 victim surcharge.
Rob Hartshorn, Caerphilly County Borough Council's Head of Public Protection, said: "Fly-tipping is a serious environmental crime, which has a real detrimental impact on our countryside.
"Thankfully it's a relatively small minority of people who offend in this way, but our team are extremely proactive and will investigate incidents and secure prosecutions against those offending individuals wherever possible."


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Despite the onset of the recession, Maryland's nonprofit sector saw a 2.7 percent increase in nonprofit employment in 2008, a new study says.
That performance outpaces the for-profit sector, which saw job loss of 3.3 percent, says the report from the Johns Hopkins Center for Civil Society Studies.
As of the end of 2008, the state's nonprofit sector employed 256,618 workers, about one in 10 of all workers in the state and, among industries in Maryland, ranked second only to retail trade.
The sector contributed more than $11.5 billion in wages to the state's economy in 2008, money that translated into $635 million in personal income-tax revenue for state and local governments and almost $1.6 billion for the federal government.
"That nonprofit employment in Maryland continued to rise in the face of the most severe recession since the Great Depression is a testament to the resilience and determination of Maryland nonprofit leaders and those who support them in the public and private sectors," Lester Salamon, director of the center, says in a statement.
Job growth in 2008 continues the trend that saw an increase of 27 percent from 1999 to 2008, growth that vastly outpaced the for-profit sector's four percent increase over the same period.
While 2008 was a bright spot, the length and depth of the recession may have had an effect on 2009 employment.
"We are concerned about the sector's continued ability to meet rising demands as the recession drags on and state fiscal problems deepen, and will watch nonprofit employment numbers beyond the conclusion of 2008 to monitor the effects of the recession in 2009," Darryl Jones Sr., CEO of Maryland Nonprofits, says in a statement.


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Before I give my stats I guess I should mention somewhere that I love data and graphs. I have decided to calculate my effective wages based on the following formulas:
Wages + Tips + Mileage Reimbursement - Cost of gas = Take Home w/o Tax
12%(Wages + Tips + Mileage Reimbursement - (Difference between Mileage Reimbursement and Standard Federal Reimbursement Rate of .585 per mile)) = Taxes
Take Home w/o Tax - Taxes = Effective Pay
Effective Pay / Hours Worked = Dollars Per Hour
I should note that I make $6.00 an hour base pay and $1.20 mileage reimbursement per delivery.
Last night I...
Drove 26 miles for 5 deliveries,
Averaged 22.2 miles per gallon,
Worked 5 hours,
Got $9.42 in tips ($1.77, $2.50, $4.15, and $1 in quarters!!!!),
and was effectively paid $8.30 per hour.
Weirdest customer: A lady with horrendous painted-on eyebrows. I couldn't stop staring at them!
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This saga has been continued for way too long and to be honest, like all of you all, I am getting pretty exhausted from it. Kerry Blackshear is the top graduate transfer in college basketball and he is being chased by Kentucky, Tennessee, Florida, A&M, and Virginia Tech. For weeks I have said it would be Kentucky but Evan Daniels reported yesterday that Kentucky and Tennessee are the the two front runners…it is Tennessee and Virginia Tech. Now, he did say it was just a feeling and who really knows what he is thinking. He has kept this whole process extremely quiet with no indication of anything, everyone is just taking their best guess at where he will go…but there is some truth in Virginia Tech.
His old school, Virginia Tech, apparently feels pretty decent as well, as Mike Young stated that they are "very much" in the picture of landing Blackshear. This is one of the reasons that everyone is claiming Virginia Tech. They're currently the trending team and when someone keeps it as quiet as Kerry, no one really knows which way he could lean. I think Mike Young is trying to speak it into existence but I do think Kerry has kept in constant contact with them. For me, it seems extremely weird that he'd go back to Virginia Tech, especially if he wants to win a title. Tennessee is the team I'd worry most about.
Tennessee lost Bone, Williams, and Schofield and they need a total revamp with Alexander graduating as well. With Turner and Bowden leading the backcourt, Tennessee is missing one piece from making them legitimate and that piece is Blackshear. He would take them from a middle of the pack team to a top 3/4 in the SEC. He still would not have a chance at realistically winning anything, but his playing time would be significantly better and he could "be the guy." But again, they really stand no chance of winning anything but they seem to be trending in the right direction. But I am going to stick with my pick…
Blackshear's dream is to make it to the NBA and what better place than Kentucky. EJ Montgomery and Nick Richards returning shouldn't have too much of an effect on Kerry as they both struggle offensively but the addition of Nate Sestina would mean there is four big men fighting for minutes. They're a top 5 team regardless, but Kerry would put them over the top and make them a top 2 team with a better chance at a title. Kerry is older and would provide a veteran leadership that Kentucky rarely has and offers Kerry the best chance at winning. I think the choice is easy and my prediction is staying the same…Kentucky will land him.
Again, no one on earth knows what Kerry Blackshear will do, besides himself. Kerry is a dynamic player who could add depth and experience to this Kentucky team. To be honest, Kentucky has a legitimate shot at winning the title with or without Kerry. With him, they add another big who could get solid minutes and help both EJ and Nick enhance their skill. Without him, EJ, Nick, and Nate will run the 5 and honestly they'll do an amazing job at it. With a plethora of forwards, this team will be fine regardless of what happens.
This saga should wrap up soon, so finally we'll be done with it. Regardless of his decision, let's respect it and get ready to run the basketball scene and capture 9. For the latest updates, follow us on Twitter @soft7sports and on Facebook.This saga should wrap up soon, so finally we'll be done with it. Regardless of his decision, let's respect it and get ready to run the basketball scene and capture 9.


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Excavation at Site 11 began the summer of 1976, the first year of the project and two years before any work at Site 10.62 The principal reason for starting at Site 11 rather than either of the other two sites, Site 10 and Site 13, was the crop rotation schedule of the Tenuta Tor Bella Monaca / Tor Angela. The area where the surface remains had been recorded and designated Site 11 by John Ward Perkins/Anne Kahane in their survey of 1964 and again in 1972 was the only site location planted in erba medica and therefore a crop of lesser value than the grain and corn of the other fields. Excavation of any site was bound to cause some damage to what was planted there.63
However, by 1976 all surface material at what was thought to be Site 11 had vanished and thus there were no real clues as to where to begin. Even a hurried visit by John Ward Perkins was of no help.64 Nonetheless, immediately after his visit I returned to the area and from the factors of hillside view and the direction of a soft, late afternoon breeze chose where I would lay foundations if I were building my own villa. Here, then, the grid for digging was set down the next day. The first trench which was opened encompassed a barely visible large block of peperino stone buried in the earth and covered by erba medica. What extraordinary luck was with us! This block proved to be the dislodged threshold to the villa's Phase 2A triclinium and our second trench revealed the triclinium's carpet mosaic (see "Mosiac and Opus Sectile Floors"). Good fortune continued throughout the five seasons of digging at Site 11.
Based on the proximity of other sites identified by Ward Perkins/Kahane and others, the landholding of the Site 11 Villa could not have been more than two or three hectares, at least in the Imperial Age.65 Today this area is defined by a farm road to the south and one to the east leading northward to the Palazzetto Lanza of the present–day tenuta. To the west is a gentle downward slope to a tributary of the Fosso di Tor Bella Monaca, and not far to the north the remains of what is possibly another villa site. There is firm evidence for quarrying of the soft tufa bedrock on the western slope and most likely the terrain was leveled in antiquity to accommodate the construction of even the early farmhouse. However, there was nothing to suggest underlying cuniculi, only bedrock-cut troughs to carry off roof water on the north (see "Site 11: Villa - Plans and Reconstructions"). The ancient Via Gabina would have separated sites 11 and 13 from Site 10; the course of the Aqua Alexandriana (here underground) would have run almost beneath Site 13 just to the east of Site 11. A water head existing today close to Site 13 probably taps into the underlying aquifer of the region and not the modern replacement of the ancient aqueduct. It irrigates several adjacent fields of the present-day tenuta.66
Early on it became clear that there were two major periods for the life of the initial farmhouse and later villa rustica or villa suburbana in the true sense. The changes in masonry made it relatively easy for an assignment of Period 1 and Period 2, each with several phases. Period 1 is represented by quadratum masonry of large tufa blocks (Phase 1A consisted of the soft gray tufa of the site's bedrock; Phase 1B and Phase 1C substituted a harder reddish tufa from a quarry about a kilometer distant). Period 2 (Phase 2A and Phase 2B/C) was throughout typical opus reticulatum.67 Also, there was a marked difference in the floor levels of the living quarters as Period 1 gave way to Period 2.
Period 1 was a "U" plan farmhouse, the wings of the "U" serving for crop processing and storage, and the cross element residential quarters. During the reign of Augustus (see below) this simple farmhouse was transformed into a proper Roman atrium type house / villa with facilities for processing olive oil in Phase 2B/C.
The dating of the various phases is determined not only by stratified pottery and coins, but also by stamped roof tiles (see Anderson's "Brick Stamps"). We can add to this the dating information from the masonry changes just described. Most important for assigning dates to the phases of Period 1 was the discovery of a coin and a stamped black glaze shard just under the tufa wall of one of the rooms built out from the farmhouse's western flank in Phase 1C. Michael Crawford identified the coin as a Republican uncia minted between B.C. 217 – 215 and out of circulation by B.C. 200. The stamped black glaze shard was datable to the same late years of the 3rd century B.C.. Other black glaze pottery (see Joann Freed's "Site 11: Black Glaze Report") makes reasonable a date for Phase 1A the beginning of the 3rd century B.C. and Phase 1B the middle of the century; Phase 1C can not be later than B.C. 180. Other pottery and stamped bricks (roof tiles) confirm the Augustan period as the time of the transformation of the "U' plan farmhouse to a double-storied atrium type house (see Anderson's "Brick Stamps "report).68 Again from pottery and coins, the installation of a mechanical press for producing olive oil in some quantity is likely the reign of Trajan (see both Anderson's "Brick Stamps" and Joann Freed's "Site 11 Pottery Summary"). The creation of a two room bath suite and garden plunge pool is probably the same Trajanic date (see below).
The function of the villa in Period 2 might well bear on its very design and transformation from a simple "U" plan farmhouse to a two-storied suburban villa rustica. It can be assumed that both convenience and luxury combined with a new economic role would necessitate several resident slaves. These slaves could well have occupied the second storey above the villa's western flank. The owner and family probably had their sleeping quarters in the eastern second storey rooms.
The roof configuration of the villa is indeed unusual. Just beyond the atrium's compluvium a cistern at second storey height would have collected a good portion of the roof's rain water; in turn this cistern drained into a below ground tank (itself a cistern) identified along the villa's western edge.69 This roof hollow beyond the compluvium would also have served as a means of bringing outdoor light to the long room preserved from Period 1. This hypothesis assumes that the long room was always double-storied in height and little altered in the villa's transformation.
At the same time or shortly before the installation of the mechanical press, several rooms along the villa's western flank were made into a two room bath suite, one with a hypocaust and the other with a shallow tub-like pool.70 A rather elaborate portico facing the enclosed western hortus or garden completes this enhancement of pleasant living as does a related large plunge pool in the center of the garden. Drainage or overflow from this pool flowed by means of a channel down the western slope which lay beyond the garden; the source of water for the pool was probably the raised roof cistern contiguous to the compluvium described above (also see "Site 11: Villa - Plans and Reconstructions").
It seems from the evidence of pottery that the balance of residence and industry changes. Little household pottery was found dating after 180 A.C. Yet it is not likely that the villa was abandoned until the first decades of the 3rd century A.C. (see "Speculations"). Around or before this time, perhaps even the area of the atrium was turned over to oil production and storage as only beaten earth flooring was found here. This, too, may account for the partitioning of the long room by an opus craticium wall and the setting down of a mosaic in the newly partitioned western portion of the room. The rather random stacking of cipollino panels may mean that the long room once had a handsome dado of this material. The removal of the marble dado might mean a change of function for the space or just the tidiness of late squatters.


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One of the hardest things about RA is trying to explain it to someone else. When you do not have pain and inflammation in your joints, you cannot understand how each step is like walking through quicksand, and your hands feel like a bunch of bananas. Useless.
My joints are sensitive to changes in the weather. Like a pine cone, I close up. Like a cow, I (want to) lie down when the rain sets in.
I got sent this video which helps explain what I mean. Please watch it, and share this blog. The video is only one and a half minutes long, but it sums up my life on the bad days.
The part about coming down the stairs is very true for me, but these boots were made for walking, and that is just what they enable me to do.
Winter is coming, and I will be the person in this video, with three girls to get ready for school and out the door on time. Everything takes longer and more out of me.
I'd be lying if I said I was not worried, but one of the amazing things about having an chronic disease is how it strips you of foolish pride. I am no longer ashamed to ask for help, and I know people will be willing to give it.
My friends are going to Astro-turf the deck to make it safer, and put up a rail down the drive. My neighbour has offered me a fireman's lift on icy days and my brother is getting me a decent pocket hand-warmer for when I have to go and defrost the car.
I've gone past hating my RA, and Fibromyalgia. Before I was a whirling dervish, now I am a human. Now I skip the corners when I hoover, and sometimes I shove things in the porch rather than put them away properly *gasp!*
I make time for a hot bath when I can, and I am truthful about my pain. I take the pills in good time, when before I would sit looking at them, determined they would remain unopened.
I accept that I am always going to get tired easily.
I love my onesie, heated slippers and lavender socks. I look forward to getting the Betterlife magazine through my door, full of handy gadgets to help the disabled.
That's me. I'm disabled, but I'm not broken.


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Inspired by the summer's most anticipated album, Jay-Z's 'Magna Carta Holy Grail,' designer Darien Birks illustrates the set's announced collaborators: Pharrell Williams, Rick Rubin, Swizz Beatz, Timbaland, and Mr. Carter.
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The Poool Magazine, a Spain-based annual publication, pays tribute to jazz greats Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Christian Scott, Esperanza Spalding, and more.
The vibrancy of Malaysian electro-pop diva, Ze!, is captured in this brilliant digital illustration by 27-year-old Ecuadorian artist Ericka Coello.
Freelance graphic designer and journalist Drea Avellán expresses her passion for video games with these adorable Controller Love posters!
Continuing our Black Music Month features, we've collected artwork and designs inspired by legendary Roots' drummer, DJ and producer Ahmir Thompson, better known as Questlove.
For Black Music Month, we'll be showcasing artwork and designs inspired by some of the most prolific musicians from around the world, starting with Billie Holiday.
Cali-based freelance illustrator Jerrod Maruyama tributes Marvel's Avengers with adorable kawaii-style Iron Man, Hulk, Captain America, and Thor.
Gerrel Sanders aka GAKS has released the first set of his Skull Girls series. The multi-disciplined Trinidad and Tobago-based digital artist has left fans in anticipation of his new skull-faced vector beauties for weeks.
We're in love with Jerrod Maruyama's latest creation, Kawaii Underpants, available now as a t-shirt, stickers and notecards.
Creatives from all over—and from various ethnic backgrounds, ages and artistic mediums, have been expressing their pain and frustration for Trayvon Martin through art, photography and illustration.
Cali-based artist and creator of StyleUniversal Jay Reed designed this digital portrait of CEO and editor Lanaé. What do you think?
Allen Walker is an Oakland-based designer and owner of Multiple Hustle, a creative design and promotional collective.
It's Cherry Blossom season and for those of us not yet experiencing beautiful Spring weather, the blooming sakuras let us know that it will be warm soon. The Cherry Blossom has influenced fashion, photography, design and more — we've found a few examples just for you!
Jay Reed is a Visual Artist from Anaheim, California. To me, his style is fresh and unique! View his work in the gallery.
Jason Rivers aka Deleete has been drawing since he was able to pick up a pencil…