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Today, commercial fishing is king in Kodiak. Despite its small population—about 6,475 people scattered among the several islands in the Kodiak group—the city is among the busiest fishing ports in the United States. The harbor is also an important supply point for small communities on the Aleutian Islands and the Alaska Peninsula. View more
Explore the diverse wildlife and rugged natural beauty of Alaska during this panoramic, half-day, bear-viewing excursion via floatplane.
Kodiak Island, Flight-Seeing Tour, Bear- and Wildlife-Viewing
Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 30-minute drive to the floatplane base. Upon arrival, receive your safety and flight instructions, and get outfitted with hip-boots. Afterward, board your floatplane and fly to the bear-viewing location. Bear-viewing is one of the most popular activities on Kodiak Island. The best time to see a Kodiak bear is during July, August and September, but they can be spotted as early as May/June, depending on the season and weather. Your bear-viewing experience lasts approximately four hours, including a scenic, approximately 50-minute floatplane ride in search of coastal brown bears on either Kodiak Island or the Katmai Coast.
Native Villages, Commercial Fishing Operations, Bears, Elks, Goats, Deer, Wildlife, Marine Life
During the flight, you are fitted with voice-activated headsets to enable communication with your experienced Alaskan bush pilot. Along the way, see native villages, commercial fishing operations, a variety of wildlife and marine life, and the ruggedly beautiful scenery for which Alaska is renowned. A professional wilderness guide accompanies you along the way. In addition to bears, other commonly-seen wildlife in this vicinity includes elks, goats and deer. Snacks and beverages are provided. Following your bear-viewing experience, re-board your floatplane and head back to the floatplane base. Upon arrival, re-board your coach and commence the approximately 30-minute drive back to the pier.
Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking for approximately 100 yards-200 yards (about 91.4 metres-183 metres), at times over uneven, grassy and wet surfaces, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach, three steps to access the office for check-in and three steps to board/de-board the floatplane. This tour is not suitable for guests prone to motion sickness, guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are advised to wear warm, comfortable clothing in layers with a hat, gloves, scarf and flat, closed-toe walking shoes, and bring sun protection and a weatherproof jacket from the ship; hip-boots are provided to keep feet dry whilst boarding/de-boarding the floatplane, and are worn for the duration of the tour. Guests must be at least five years old to participate on this tour. Although frequently encountered on this type of tour, wildlife and marine life sightings are not guaranteed. Operation of this tour is subject to weather conditions. Space on this tour is limited; we suggest you book well in advance to avoid disappointment.
Join on this excursion for an unique deep-sea fishing experience off of Kodiak Island. The waters surrounding Kodiak are recognized around the world for the incredible game available for sport fishing. Experienced sport fishers from all parts of the globe travel to the Kodiak Archipelago for the chance to hook the famous fish dwelling here, including salmon, halibut, sea bass, ling cod and Pacific cod.
Kodiak Island Charters, your host for the day is the longest-running charter fishing operation in on the island. Walk from the ship (200 meters) and take a 10-minute bus ride to your boat for the day. Before leaving the harbor on the fishing vessel, verify your fishing license and receive a safety briefing.
Then it is time to depart the harbor and take a six-hour tour with an experienced captain and crew, who are present to assure your safety and comfort and share their knowledge of the Kodiak waters and the fish present here. The target fish for the day are salmon, halibut, ling cod, Pacific cod and sea bass. Any fish that you catch are bled and slush-iced at sea, then professionally processed ashore and boxed for shipping.
Take down time aboard your fishing vessel in the heated cabins and enjoy the roomy deck of this boat, which is well-suited for fishing. At the end of your productive day, make the return trip to the harbor and transfer to the ship.
Please note: This tour involves a moderate level of physical fitness and balance against steady, rolling waves aboard the fishing vessel, and is not recommended for individuals with limited mobility. Guests must be able to hike down a tidal ramp to board the boat, which can be steep at low tide. This tour is not wheelchair accessible. Guests who tend towards seasickness are not recommended to go on this tour. This tour is suitable for children who have past experience on similar boating journeys and parental supervision is required. There are no weight restrictions. Guests must wear closed-toe shoes and are recommended to dress in warm layers with rain gear and sneakers or other shoes with a non-slip sole. Guests wishing to fish must purchase a fishing license and need to bring 35.00 US$ cash to purchase one on board. Bait and tackle are provided. This is a six-hour trip and the boat will not return during the trip. Guests need to take all personal needed items along with them on board. Space on this tour is extremely limited; we suggest you book well in advance to avoid disappointment. Wildlife sightings are likely.
Explore Kodiak's spectacular beauty and wartime history during this scenic hike through a section of the 183-acre (74-hectare) Fort Abercrombie State Park.
Depart the pier for the brief drive to the headquarters of Ft. Abercrombie State Park.
Ft. Abercrombie State Park
Upon arrival, your guide leads you on a hike along well-maintained natural and gravel trails offering breathtaking views and photo opportunities. The park's coastline is inhabited by a wide array of diverse seabird species, and whale sightings are frequently reported in this area throughout the season.
During your hiking tour, you can view World War II bunkers from Kodiak's wartime past. At the midpoint of your hike, a stop is made at the Miller Point Gun Placement, one of the largest bunkers in the park.
Another stretch of your walking tour leads you through forested areas with a 10% to 20% incline, and a 68-step staircase during the return hike to park headquarters. Upon arrival, re-board your transfer bus for the return drive to the pier.
Please note: This tour involves a guided walk of approximately 1.5-2 miles (2.4-3.2 kilometres) over natural unpaved trails, including inclines and 68 stairs. Trails pass ocean-side bluffs. It is not recommended for guests with limited mobility or those who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are advised to dress warmly in layers, including water-resistent outerwear and wear hiking shoes or boots. Transportation to and from the trail head is via school bus. Space is very limited; we suggest you book in advance to avoid disappointment. Whale sightings from the bluffs cannot be guaranteed.
Discover the natural and magnificent beauty that is Kodiak during this 2.5 hour long boat ride along its waterfront and barrier islands. You will be accompanied by a local naturalist guide and accomplished photographer / instructor along with her husband; a retired Harbourmaster, at the helm.
Depart the pier for the short ride to the location of the boat dock. Upon arrival guests will walk approximately 50 yards (46 metres) to board the vessel and commence the tour.
The classic 42-foot vessel boasts large picture windows and 360-degree views which provide guests with perfect viewing and excellent picture-taking opportunities of seabird rookeries, sea lion haul-outs, puffins, playful sea otters, the blue-domed Russian Orthodox Church, and activities along one of the country's busiest and most colourful fishing ports.
As Captain Marty navigates along the coastline sprinkled with spruce trees and wildflowers, you'll see why Kodiak is called Alaska's Emerald Isle. Many of Marion's award-winning photographs were taken along this route and she delights in helping guests take photos along the way. This unique and close-up boating experience also includes fishing vessels made famous by the Discovery Channel's "Deadliest Catch" show.
Please note: This tour requires a minimal amount of walking for approximately 100 yards (91.2 metres); however it is not suitable for guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guest with limited mobility must be able to manage 3 stairs to get on/off the boat and manage the harbour ramp which varies in incline depending on tide levels. This tour is not suitable for guests who suffer from motion sickness. The minimum age requirement for this tour is 6 years. Guests are advised to wear warm, comfortable clothing in layers, closed-toe walking shoes and a camera. Adult and child life jackets, binoculars, field guides and refreshments are available on board. The boat has 2 decks with steep steps to access the top; not all guests may be able to manage them. Both levels are enclosed and heated with comfortable seating and with outdoor viewing possible. Wildlife viewing is not guaranteed.
Discover Kodiak Island's diverse culture and sites of interest during this scenic, half-day tour of Kodiak City, Alaska's first Russian settlement.
Depart the pier for the drive past Cannery Row and the boat harbour en route to the city. Upon arrival, photo opportunities abound as you explore the city's historic landmarks, and Native American and Russian legacy. Your first stop is a visit to the Baranov Museum.
See Kodiak's rich history, from Alutiiq culture and the Russian colonial period to the early American era, WWII and the present day. The Baranov Museum is located within Kodiak's 200-year-old National Historic Landmark building known as the Russian American Magazin, or the Erskine House. Museum employees, along with your guide, are on-hand to assist you as you view Kodiak history through a multitude of displays and photographs.
Following your visit, a short drive north takes you to Fort Abercrombie, a historic defense installation for the North Pacific during World War II. At the Bunker Museum, you can take in sweeping panoramic vistas of both land and sea.
Your tour continues with a visit to the Alutiiq Museum for an in-depth look at Alaska's native culture.
Fisheries Research Touch Tank and Aquarium
This venue provides an up close and personal look at a variety of local sea life, from sea stars to halibut to crab. The touch tank is a favorite of visitors young and old; giving all the opportunity to "meet" a wide array of creatures.
Following your visit, re-board the bus for the return drive to the pier.
Please note: This tour requires a moderate amount of walking, with approximately 15 steps each at the Baranof and Alutiiq museums. It is suitable for guests with limited mobility; however, guests must be able to embark/disembark the bus via steps. This tour operates in 44-passenger, transit-style school buses. To avoid congestion at the various venues, the tour sequence may vary. Guides are local residents and are the best available. Dress in warm layers, with water-resistant outerwear and footwear. Remember to bring your camera.
The Kodiak Archipelago is 177 miles long, comprising of at least 26 different islands, the largest of which is Kodiak. Kodiak Island, known as the Emerald Island for its verdant mountains and lush vegetation stands apart from most of Alaska.
The city of Kodiak, population 13,000, is located on the northeast side Kodiak Island. There are only 40 miles of road to drive once you make it to Kodiak, but several million acres of wilderness that you can only see from the air.
The island undergoes a dramatic change in vegetation from its northern end to its southern end.
Kodiak hosts a variety of fascinating geographic features: glaciers, waterfalls cascading into the ocean, silvery granite ridges, pristine blue alpine lakes and massive cliff faces meeting the ocean. Two bodies of water, the Shelikof Strait to the west and the Gulf of Alaska to the east border the Kodiak Archipelago.
During the flight, you are fitted with voice-activated headsets to enable communication with your experienced Alaskan bush pilot. Flying over the island, you might see fin whales and humpback whales feeding, orcas, sea lions, and massive flocks of sea birds as they feed on migrating fish. While flying overland, you might see mountain goats, bears, Sitka black-tail deer, otters and eagles.
Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 30-minute drive to the floatplane base. Upon arrival, receive your safety and flight instructions, and get outfitted with hip-boots.
The flight duration is approximately 1.5 hours including a water landing at a remote beach midway, where you will have an opportunity to get off the plane and go for a short walk in the nature. Snacks and beverages will be offered at this stop.
Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking for approximately 100 yards-200 yards (about 91.4 metres-183 metres), at times over uneven, grassy and wet surfaces, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach, three steps to access the office for check-in and three steps to board/de-board the floatplane. This tour is not suitable for guests prone to motion sickness, guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are advised to wear warm, comfortable clothing in layers with a hat, gloves, scarf and flat, closed-toe walking shoes, and bring sun protection and a weatherproof jacket from the ship; hip-boots are provided to keep feet dry whilst boarding/de-boarding the floatplane, and are worn for the duration of the tour. Although frequently encountered on this type of tour, wildlife and marine life sightings are not guaranteed. Operation of this tour is subject to weather conditions. Space on this tour is limited; we suggest you book well in advance to avoid disappointment.
Go on a truly Alaskan adventure, exploring the wildlife of the waters surrounding the Kodiak Archipelago, a grouping of 25 islands off Alaska's southern coast. Board a high-speed boat and have your camera ready to capture the incredible wildlife that awaits you in the water and along the shore, from sea birds to sea lions, whales and more.
Your guide is an Alaskan native with more than 30 years of experience and extensive knowledge of local history and the regional industry of commercial fishing. Receive a guided, 3-hour tour on your sightseeing vessel that includes a heated cabin for comfort as well as outside seating for optimal wildlife viewing. Get a tour of the harbor (where many of the famous king crab boats from the "Deadliest Catch" moor for the summer) before heading out to the Bering Sea.
Motoring out of the harbor on your speedboat, visit the nearby bird rookeries abundant with birdlife, including two varieties of puffins (tufted and horned) as well as kittiwakes, all nesting on the steep-faced cliffs of the surrounding islands. As you gaze upwards you may spot one of the impressive bald eagles that call the Sitka spruce trees home.
As you voyage into deeper waters keep your eyes peeled for the active and ample marine life that can be spotted, including several species of whale like orca, minke and humpback. You may also spot sea lions, sea otters lounging ashore.
There is also history to be seen on this tour, including World War II gunneries perched atop the cliffs of some of the smaller islands your boat passes. With his deep knowledge, your guide has a great deal of information to share about all that you pass by - so just ask!
Return to the port with a full camera roll, feeling refreshed and inspired by all the beauty you have seen.
Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking, approximately 200 feet, some of this over a sloped dock (up to 30 degrees) and ramps, with two to four stairs to manage, making this tour less recommended for guests with limited mobility. Due to the steps and uneven ground in many places, this tour is not suitable for guests who utilise walkers or a wheelchair. Minimum age to participate is 12, and there are no weight restrictions. Guests are recommended to bring camera and sunglasses and to wear shoes with non-slip soles. Space on this tour is extremely limited; we suggest you book well in advance to avoid disappointment. Wildlife sightings are likely but not guaranteed.
Explore the rugged beauty and history of Kodiak from a unique perspective during this scenic and informative wildlife cruise.
Depart the pier for the brief transfer to a small boat harbour. Upon arrival, walk from the harbour ramp to the boat stall. After receiving your boating and safety instructions, embark your boat with your naturalist guide and commence the 2.5-hour, approximately eight-mile (about 13-kilometre) cruise from Kodiak to Long Island. En route, cruise down Kodiak's main channel, and pass by fish canneries and fishing boats.
Upon arrival at Long Island, view several World War II bunkers and gun mounts. Afterward, a photo stop is made to observe Stellar sea lions. As you circle the island your guide points out seabirds and other mammals including; harbour seals, sea otters and whales along with interesting commentary about your surroundings.
The heated, 43-foot (13-metre) vessel U-Rascal is ideal for viewing wildlife, either from the warm, comfortable cabin with easily-accessible restroom or the 360-degree walk-around Observation Deck.
Your tour concludes with a sightseeing cruise around Neal Island and Woody Island before returning to the boat harbour. Upon arrival, disembark your boat and transfer back to the pier.
Please note: This tour involves an extensive amount of activity, including a 100-yard (91-metre) walk from the harbour ramp to the boat stall, negotiating a ramp that can be steep during low tide, and riding in a rocking boat. This tour is not suitable for guests with back or neck problems, limited mobility, wheelchair users or those who are prone to seasickness. Guests are advised to wear warm, comfortable clothing in layers, including protective outerwear with water-resistant closed-toe walking shoes and to bring sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, binoculars, and a camera from the ship. This tour is limited to guests weighing less than 350 pound (160 kilograms or 25 stone). Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed. Tour is conducted in an 8-passenger vessel only. Space on this tour is extremely limited; we suggest you book well in advance to avoid disappointment.
Kodiak, Sightseeing Cruise, Archipelago, Marine Wildlife, Seabirds, Fish, Whales, Seals
Depart the pier aboard a comfortable, approximately 40-foot-long (about 12 metre-long) boat with a heated cabin and full, walk-around deck, then begin your approximately two-hour marine wildlife sightseeing tour around the surrounding archipelago. During your search of Kodiak's abundant marine wildlife, look for bald eagles, Arctic terns, puffins, sea otters, Steller sea lions, harbour seals, and a large variety of seabirds. The waters surrounding Kodiak Island are also home to Alaskan halibut weighing more than 400 pounds, five species of salmon, huge ling cod, a vast array of other rockfish, and several different whale species, including humpbacks and an occasional orca. The vessel provides a safe platform from which to view and photograph Kodiak's wildlife.
Fisheries, World War II Bunkers and Placements
Kodiak is also home to a thriving fishing industry; its many fisheries, along with several historical bunkers and placements from World War II, are easily visible from the water. In addition, learn about Kodiak's cultural and historical facets, and take in the breath-taking natural beauty that surrounds you in this wild island archipelago. Refreshments and snacks are served on board. Your tour concludes back at the pier.
Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking for approximately 200 yards (about 183 metres), at times over inclines, with a few steps to negotiate to embark/disembark the boat. This tour is not suitable for guests prone to seasickness, guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are advised to wear warm, comfortable clothing in layers with a hat, gloves, scarf and flat, closed-toe walking shoes, and bring sun protection and a weatherproof jacket from the ship. Guests must be at least eight years old to participate on this tour. Although frequently encountered on this type of tour, wildlife sightings are not guaranteed. Operation of this tour is subject to weather conditions. Space on this tour is extremely limited; we suggest you book well in advance to avoid disappointment.
This tour is a rare opportunity to learn of the Kodiak's first people, known as the Aleut (a name given by the Russians), or the more modern Alutiiq people. The original inhabitants of the Kodiak Archipelago, the Alutiiq people have lived in the region for over 7,500 years, keeping their traditions and culture alive to share with each successive generation. Learn also of the impact World War II made on this first people, as well as modern attempts to create sustainable energy resources.
Wind Turbines at Pillar Mountain
Make three fascinating stops on your tour today, traveling via van transport by 30 minutes to your first destination to see the Kodiak's six wind turbines, which are perched atop Pillar Mountain. Receive a narrated guided tour of the Alutiiq people from a local Alutiiq guide as you travel. At the peak of Pillar Mountain enjoy stunning views of the archipelago and learn the story of how this majestic place earned its name.
Drive next for 20 minutes to visit World War II ruins at Fort Abercrombie, situated at the tip of Spruce Cape. Learn about the impact of Kodiak's military history on the Alutiiq people, and if interested and able, hike to a few of the cannon and bunker ruins that still remain decades after WWII. There are more sweeping ocean views to take in at this fort, and you may see a healthy sample of Kodiak's wildlife on land or even whales in the surrounding waters, which are a major feeding site for them.
Drive 20 minutes to the main tribal building for the Afognak Village. Kodiak is home to ten federally recognized Tribes, including Afognak. Visit their tribal building, which has been relocated from its original site on Afognak island that was destroyed in a 1964 tsunami. The Alutiiq history is interwoven with that of Russian influence, and this is reflected in the traditions of this people that live on.
On the journey to the Afognak Tribe, learn more about the Alutiiq people, including how this tribal nation was impacted by statehood and how it thrives in the midst of the forces of colonization. From your transport pass by (and with time visit on foot) the Russian Orthodox Church, the Alutiiq Museum, the Baranov Museum and the Alutiiq Ancestors Memorial, which are all located a short walk away from the central tribal headquarters.
Visit with local Alutiiq people, take photographs of key sites and enjoy the chance to peruse and possibly make a purchase of Alutiiq art and souvenirs. Make the brief 10-minute drive to return to the ship.
Please note: This tour involves minimal walking, mostly on flat surfaces and at the discretion of each guest; the entire tour can be done from the van if a guest chooses. There is one inclined surface at Fort Abercrombie to get to the viewing site of less than 50 feet. While the first two stops have unpaved surfaces, they are well-graded and easy to walk upon. The transport van has the capacity to hold just one wheelchair, though there is no lift so guests with a wheelchair will need to transfer themselves (or with the help of a travel companion) and negotiate one step into the van. All tour stops are wheelchair accessible. This tour is not recommended for guests with a fear of heights, as the first tour stop is at the top of a mountain overlooking the ocean. Minimum age to participate is 9 and a child's safety seat (needed for children younger than 13 and shorter than 4'9") may be made available with advance notice of at least 1 week informing the Shore Concierge Desk of the age, height and weight of the child. There are no weight restrictions. Guests are recommended to wear comfortable shoes and to dress in layers appropriate to Kodiak's unpredictable weather, including a jacket. Space on this tour is extremely limited; we suggest you book well in advance to avoid disappointment.

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Muslim Civil Society leaders are objecting to some persons in the government service who have harassed women workers for wearing Muslim attire to work.
A group of these activists met President Maithripala Sirisena in Colombo this morning and brought several matters to his attention.
They told the President that some government officers were asking Muslim women to remove their headscarves – Hijab – and come to work dressed in sarees.
They point out that guidelines given by institutions such as the University Grants Commission permit women to cover their heads and necks “as a matter of personal preference.”
The UGC circular, however, says that no person will be “allowed to enter the office premises with a face cover.”
This means Muslim women who wear the Niqab with a face covering will have to remove the face veil.
The apex organisation of Islamic clerics, the All Ceylon Jamiyyatul Ulema decreed some days ago that women should unveil if required to do so by the authorities.
The Muslim activists also reminded the President of a ruling by the Human Rights Council with regard to Muslim attire for women.
In the February 2019 ruling the HRCSL ruled against a school which forced Muslim staff to wear sarees.
The President had then promised to as the government departments to follow the UGC guidelines as it was an acceptable compromise for the Muslim community.
The Muslim activists also pointed out that conventional followers of Islam do not support the extremist groups and maintain good relations with all the other communities.
They said that after the massacres Muslims are being viewed with suspicion and this has caused fear in the community.
The President replied by saying that viewing a particular community with suspicion harms the integrity and unity of the nation.
Sirisena also said that the heinous action of a few cannot be allowed to disrupt the unity of the country.


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A memorial vigil was held at the United Methodist Church US yesterday in honor of 24-year-old John Paul Ojaojogwu Usman, one of the 100 Nigerians selected for the entrepreneurship and leadership training in the 2016 Mandela Washington Fellowship in US who died on Saturday June 25th while hiking near the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
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A colleague of the late Usman from South Africa, Nzuzi narrated what happened: “We went on a hiking trip. I was walking ahead with four other fellows, including John Paul and one of our coordinators. When we reached the waterfall where some decided to swim, John Paul kept insisting I go into the water and I didn’t, because it was too cold. He decided to join the fellows who were right under the water and the next thing that happened was that he slipped into the water and started drowning. Another fellow tried to save him but they both disappeared for a while. We were all freaked out and then the one fellow (trying to rescue the deceased) came back up but JP remained unseen. We started screaming for help, and people jumped in to look for him. They then recovered his body.”
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Now that my Black Eyed Susan quilt is done, I wanted to move on. My next project is the Precious Moments Noahs Ark Quilt panel. I thought it would be easy to quilt. Unfortunately, its proving to be a challenge. So, I have deicded to hand quilt it. Now, that would be great...but I'm not using the correct thread. I'm using a machine quilting thread. I wonder if this is going to cause an issue in the end? The only thing it's causing me now is heartburn - using anything but hand-quilting thread is NOT fun. It tangles easily and gets caught up in knots. What a pain in the butt.
Tomorrow I'm going to a quilt shop - I'll check there for thread, and if they don't have it, maybe I can check at the local WM to see if they have some hand-quilting thread that will match what I've been using. I want this quilt to be special and to be together for years, so I guess I should be doing it correctly.
As I mentioned, I'm going to a local quilt shop and I'm going to take some of my recent completed projects. This is because they do a show and tell. We'll see how that works out.....
Anyway, thats my update for now. I need to take photos of the quilt so I can show it in progress......so photos to come!
Off to get dinner ready.


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The 10 most scenic train journeys in Europe for 2023
Clipping through the Alps or coasting along the French countryside, there’s no better way to move throughout Europe than via its incredible and comprehensive train system. But with more than 222,924km (138,518 miles) of track to explore, it’s hard to know where to step aboard and where to alight.
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Landscapes along the Rauma Line in Norway are nothing short of spectacular © Shutterstock / Arild Lilleboe
1. Rauma Line, Norway
Route: Dombås to Åndalsnes
Don’t miss: Admiring Trollveggen, Europe’s highest perpendicular rock face
Distance and duration: 70 miles (114km), 1½ hours
Best time to ride: June to August
Enjoy sensational views of high peaks, jagged rock faces and mountain slopes leading up to windswept plateaus as you trace the Rauma River aboard Norway‘s Rauma Line. Rattling across the lofty Kylling Bridge is one of the highlights of the trip with the driver allowing a short stop to take photos. The train then wends its way through the rugged Reinheimen National Park.
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EVERETT, Wash. (CNN/KOMO) - Stormy weather is being blamed for a major mudslide in Washington state that took out a freight train.
Longshoreman John Hill was working near the slope Monday when he heard the ground moving, so he picked up his camera.
After hours of hearing rumblings from the rain-soaked bank above the tracks, Hill started rolling.
"I can't believe this is actually happening," said Hill, as he recorded it on his cell phone.
The 75-foot-wide slide slammed into a moving Burlington Northern Santa Fe freight train near the port of Everett, derailing and crunching cars on the tracks.
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As containers crumbled, Hill suddenly realized he could be in their perilous path.
"I thought the rest of the rail cars were going pile up and come through the fence and get me, so I was trying to get out of the car -- and everything just came to a stop," he said.
Crews worked through the night trying to clear the massive mess of metal and mud off tracks. They hope to have freight trains back on the tracks, but passenger cars have longer to wait.
Amtrak and the sounder train must wait 48 hours to make sure the scene is safe.
The train was carrying soup, frozen meat and disinfectant used in cleaning supplies and fertilizer.
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UDT PERSIAN GULF CRUISE -- 1948
by E. L. "Spike" Field -
After spending parts of January and February 1948 swimming in
the ice and slush off Kodiak Island, Alaska, Underwater Demolition Team One was
in the process of unloading gear after returning to Coronado, CA, when someone
said we were to go to Arabia next. It seemed like a joke; it turned out to be
Team 1 was to leave the
West Coast and go to Little Creek, Virginia, join-up with Team 4 and undergo
intensive training before shipping out to the Middle East and the Persian Gulf.
It was planned that Team 1 would survey beaches on the Qatar Peninsula, south of Bahrain, and Team 4 would recon beaches at Kuwait. In addition, Marine recon
detachments were to survey from the high water mark inland at each site. We
were told that this voyage was initiated by invitation from King Ibn Saud of Saudi Arabia. Although the cruise was announced
as a "goodwill" voyage, UDT's planned recon operations were not
publicized and we were sworn to be silent about our part in the operation for
at least three years.
On the Silver Strand at Coronado preparation for the cruise was
started and physical conditioning was the usual go-for-broke swim, run, and
volleyball routine, with an occasional trip to San Clemente Island to practice explosives skills. We
were also introduced to a measurement device mounted on a "flutter
board" which was functionally similar to a survey chain. The flutter
boards had flotation bladders and reels mounted on them with 350 yards of
marlin line marked with tags (similar to a lead line) spaced at 25 yard
increments so that accurate distances from the high water mark could be
recorded for each sounding measurement. These boards would not be practical for
most combat reconnaissance (recon) operations because the line had to be first
staked on the beach and soundings made by a pair of swimmers as the line payed
out. However, for this peacetime operation, flutter boards would clearly result
in more precise hydrographic data.
Because the Persian Gulf
is relatively shallow for long distances from shore, depth measurements beyond
the limited areas to be covered by swimmers were planned to be accomplished
using Landing Craft, Personnel Reconnaissance (LCPR), boats equipped with
fathometers. The relative location of each fathometer measurement would be
determined using hand-held sextants. Simultaneous sight readings of the two
angles between three pylons to be erected on the beaches would pin-point
fathometer sounding locations for later charting of hydrographic depth
measurements. Beach-mounted pylons were to be erected by Marine Corps recon
troops who would also survey areas inland from the high water mark.
At the time of this
cruise, Underwater Demolition Team One was below its authorized strength of
fifty men and five officers. LT. (jg) Alfred R. Sears was CO. Other officers
included LT (jg)s C. R. "Bob" Hinman, Royal "Roy" Baker, W.
L. "Bill" Thede, E. P. Smith, and Ens'. Marion Tigert and J. O. Lyon.
Noncommissioned personnel included: BMC George Rush; HMC "Doc"
Hendrix; GM-1 Kenny Ryland; BM2 Walter H. "Spook" Otte; BM2 Emil J.
Barta; GM2, John E. "Stinky" Reinhart; EN2 Fred "Tiz"
Morrison; YN2 William N. "Willie" Roach; EM3 Tony Provenzo; GM3 Allen
J. Glasie; GM3 Robert W. "Bob" McKee; BM3 C. E. "Bo"
Bohannon; EN3 Edward H. "Foots" Carter; QM3 James P. "Dempsey"
Donovan and FN William T. "Bill" Donovan (twins); SN Mel Dyal; SN Jim
Frazier; SN E. L. "Spike" Field; SN C. N. Whitehouse; SN Martin T.
"Choppers" Watson; SA Kenneth W. "Robbie" Robinson; SA
Francis A. "Willie" Wills; and about 20 other teammates.
After preparing gear, we
boarded an LST in San Diego harbor in late May 1948 for transport to San Pedro
where we boarded the heavy cruiser, USS Columbus, CA-74. From then on we had a
lazy, slow-rolling voyage down the west coast to the Panama Canal Zone. While aboard the Columbus some of
us were introduced to the holystone, an ancient tool used to sand and clean
teakwood decks -- an assignment obviously intended to keep us busy and out of
trouble! Traversing through the Canal was interesting, but not a spectacular
event. After dropping hook at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, we transferred to the USS
Missouri, BB-63, for the short haul to Norfolk, and then by bus to Little Creek,
VA. Some of our personal gear was "ripped off" by the Big MO ship's
company and we retaliated by "liberating" a life ring marked with the
famous ship's name and hull number (which we later proudly hung in our Coronado
barracks). In retrospect, we probably would have taken it anyway as a souvenir
without the insult.
At the Little Creek
Amphibious Base, near Virginia Beach, we resumed operational training
and physical conditioning. After many practice recons off Hampton Roads, it was generally agreed that
the surf at Coronado was much more interesting, cleaner
and better fun. Chesapeake jellyfish must have been spawning,
since we couldn't swim five feet without having to take evasive action. In
contrast, back home in the waters off the Silver Strand, we rarely encountered the
indigenous Portuguese man-of-war, a potent variety of jellyfish. The
"Creek" area was muggy-hot, quite unlike our relatively cool
homeport, but east coast heat was nothing compared to what we were to
experience later in the Persian Gulf. Finally, the majority of UDT-1
"Frogs" went aboard the USS Carpellotti, APD-136, for a shakedown
cruise and welcome sea breezes. Aboard, we were billeted as "Second
Division" sailors, and were reminded to be silent about our part in the
It was a good thing that
we made those trial runs off Hampton Roads because the ship's
evaporators were found to be fouled and did not produce the quantity of
distilled fresh water needed for ship's company and us passengers. No one
wanted water rationing, especially on that cruise! The ship next put in at Portsmouth where a new engineering officer
solved the problem -- we never had to ration water again during the whole voyage!
While in port, one of our more talented teammates welded
"requisitioned" lockers to the inboard bulkhead of the port troop
compartment. This convenience made shipboard life easier by not having to live
out of sea bags. Finally, we all turned-to and completely painted our new
quarters, deck and all! APD's really needed that kind of refurbishment -- leave
it to Frogmen! UDT occupied the port troop compartment and the 2nd Division
Marine Recon detachment, which had accompanied us from Coronado, was assigned
to the starboard compartment.
Carpellotti put out to
sea on 7 July 1948, clearing Hampton Roads on a cool, sunny morning which was,
in retrospect, a good omen because until we got to the Indian Ocean, the rest
of our voyage was as smooth a run as one could expect. Carpellotti was part of
Task Force 128, led by the USS Pocono, AGC-16, and accompanied by escort
aircraft carrier, USS Siboney, CVE-112. All of UDT-4 and a detachment from
UDT-1 were aboard the command ship, Pocono, headed to Kuwait. The core element of Team 1 was
aboard the Carpelloti, headed to the Qatar Peninsula.
The USS Carpellotti's CO
was LCDR A. L. Gallin; XO, LT Russell Jonson; First Lieutenant, LT (jg) Leonard
Bogue; and Chief Engineer, LT (jg) Harry Pine. In addition to ship's officers
and crew, two civilians were aboard to perform "oceanographic
research" ñ Glen Krouse from the Navy Dept. and Bill Briggs from
the Scripps Institute. Captain Gallin recalls this voyage as the "Truman
Good Will Cruise to the Persian Gulf". Somehow, it was to
counterbalance U.S. support for the Israeli War, which
was going on at the time.
On July 19th the task
force made landfall at Gibraltar, one of the oldest and strongest fortresses in the
world. After mooring at "His Majesties' Dockyard", liberty was taken
in two sections to see the sites while Carpellotti took on 15,500 gallons of
fuel from the British port authority. That proved to be a mistake, because soon
after we got underway the next day, the ship's boilers started to act-up -- the
fuel was apparently contaminated with seawater! There we were in the blue,
placid Mediterranean and had to pump the whole load over
the side. Carpellotti refueled 13,372 gallons from Siboney the next day.
Imagine doing that now, fifty years later, what with all the environmental
restrictions and Greenpeace around!
The next port of call
was Naples, Italy. Now, there was a real liberty
town! In '48 Italy was still recovering from WW II;
and, even though evidence of the late unpleasantness was present, the streets
were clean and the people seemed to throw out the welcome mat. For Pacific
sailors, this was our first glimpse of Europe. We drank wine at sidewalk cafes
and inspected museums. Some of our demolition crew got to visit the Isle of Capri, Mt. Vesuvius and Pompeii. Carved cameos were the big
sidewalk sales attraction, and even though most were of poor quality, we bought
them anyway. During our five days at this ancient port, bumboats were offering
pistols of questionable origin and other contraband for as little as two
cigarette cartons. It was an interesting port!
Next, came Athens -- "Queen of the Aegean Sea"! The day we dropped hook in Phalerum Bay, off Piraeus, the weather was balmy and the
water was warm, azure and clear -- just as portrayed in travel brochures. Liberty started immediately. As the first
liberty boat approached an old stone quay at Piraeus, local Greeks crowded around,
possibly curious to see how well American sailors could handle a boat. We
pulled along side that quay "real slick" with EM3 Tony Provenzo
serving as cox'un, showing them how!
Before going ashore,
we'd been told that Commies had shot-up parts of Athens a few days before, so naturally we
took notice of the pock marked walls as we strolled about. The people of Athens were cordial, but did not seem as
outgoing as our hosts at the previous port. What was really great, and the
dream of a lifetime, was climbing the Acropolis and seeing the Parthenon. Athens was the sight seeing high point of the cruise! Indeed, the whole
city seemed to be a huge museum.
Our next port of call
was Ismir, Turkey. Before going ashore, we were told
that the Turks were a proud people, fiercely loyal to their country but
relatively poor, consequently, we should be prepared to see a more Spartan way
of life compared to Europe and America. What we found was a very friendly
population, eager to please its visitors. Shops were scrupulously clean and
freshly whitewashed, although not too well stocked with goods for sale -- just
as we had been told. During the last evening in port, one of our liberty boat
crews was waiting at the quay for shipmates to return when two Turks approached
the LCPR showing interest. One had lived in Brooklyn and spoke some English. EN2 "Tiz"
Morrison had a "ball" explaining the features of the Gray Marine
engine and BM2 Emil Barta showed them special LCPR features such as the small
(personnel only) landing ramp on the bow. The Turks responded with smiles and
gave us a large melon in appreciation for the short tour. Our liberty in Ismir
was a good experience, and a friendly welcome to Asia Minor.
After two days
laying-off Ismir, we steamed south toward Port Said and the Suez Canal. While underway, an alert was
received that there might be floating mines in the area resulting from sweep
operations, but none were seen. USS Siboney Marine Corps aviators got some
flying time, and UDT was assigned plane-guard "swim" duty. A pair of
"Frogs" were assigned to stand watch in front of the bridge deck,
dressed in trunks, ready with swim fins and facemasks as Carpellotti trailed
behind the baby carrier in case a plane got wet. Fortunately, we were not
needed. Aviator rescue duty was serious business, as evidenced by the fact that
one of Siboney's pilots was lost at sea after the ship's arresting gear failed.
That accident happened after the task force had entered the Persian Gulf, and after Carpellotti had left the
convoy to proceed independently toward its assigned operational site.
Nearing the southeastern
end of the Mediterranean, as the task force slowly approached the ship channel
through the Great Bitter Lake and entrance to the Suez Canal, we passed a Russian ship which did
not return the honor of dipping colors (bad form). Then, for some unexplained
reason, hoped for liberty at Port Said did not mature and we pressed right
through the canal to the Red Sea without stopping. It was during this slow, all-day
passage through the canal that we got our first taste of Middle East summer heat -- with the desert on
both banks, the sun glaring down, no air conditioning onboard, and no breeze.
As we made way through the canal, ship's company personnel erected canvas
awnings to cover deck surfaces exposed to the sun. This welcome shade helped
reduce absorbed and radiated heat felt below decks, as well as shielding
personnel from the sun's intense rays. Of historical note, the day Carpellotti
transited the Suez Canal on 8 August 1948, a Danish Count who was acting as a
UN peace negotiator, had his aircraft shot down in the war zone.
On 10 August Carpellotti
left the Suez Canal and steamed into the Red Sea. Immediately, fresh breezes were a
welcome relief and the sea was smooth, with no swells. We hadn't been underway
very long when an urgent radio message requested assistance to aid a
heat-exhaustion medical case from the SS Argo, a merchant ship of Greek
registry. Carpellotti's boat crew received the patient and transferred him to
the Pocono for transport to Kuwait, its next port of call, and Team 4's planned
When we left the Red Sea and entered the Gulf of Aden, the weather changed, temperature
dropped to about 80 degrees F., the sea was choppy, sky overcast, and wind blew
steadily. We also looked down in amazement and apprehension at the many snakes
swimming on the surface. Nowhere before had we ever seen so many snakes --
hundreds, even thousands of them! These were the infamous Indian Ocean Sea Snakes, which reportedly have a
poison similar to a cobra's venom, which attacks the nervous system. This
reality led to speculation as to what we might find in the Gulf waters.
While the three-ship
task force steamed through the Indian Ocean, headed to the Gulf of Oman, we drew alongside the Pocono to
take on fuel and transfer a ship's company medical patient via breaches buoy.
As previously stated, Team 1 was aboard the Carpellotti and Team 4 was aboard
the Pocono. It was common knowledge among the Teams that East and West Coast
units were vituperative toward each other. So, during refueling operations some
of our crew, led by QM3 "Dempsey" Donovan, engaged in some
unauthorized, and less than complimentary, semaphore messages (sans flags) with
Team 4 counterparts across the way - all in good fun, but the action earned a
severe reprimand from our skipper. Unfortunately, the admiral aboard the Pocono
had been reading the same messages.
After steaming through
the Gulf of Oman, on 15 August, we finally reached
the Straits of Hormuz, a narrow body of water that separates the lower end of
the Arabian sub-continent from Iran and the Asian continent. From there
on it really got hot, and even hotter! Upon clearing the Straits, Carpellotti
left the task force and proceeded alone toward the small city of Doha located
on the south side of the Qatar Peninsula which extends eastward into the Gulf,
and is located midway up the western side.
On 17 August we dropped
hook about 8 miles off Doha, capitol of Qatar because of extremely shallow
depths. Thus, at this point, "Carpellotti became the first American
warship to reach these shores." A courtesy call was to be made the next
day on His Highness, Sheik Abdullah Ibn Jassin al Thani. The Carpellotti's CO,
Al Gallin, and Underwater Demolition Team One's CO, Al Sears, went ashore to
meet the Sheik and present gifts. UDT's gift was a silver-painted 6-man rubber
boat, along with paddles embellished with "turk's-heads" woven from
marlin. The official U. S. Navy's gift, presented by the
ship's CO, was a chrome-plated carbine.
The boat crew was made
up of UDT personnel, including "Tiz" Morrison, who served as cox'un,
along with the Donovan twins, Bill and "Dempsey", and Jim Frazier.
All enlisted personnel were wearing fatigue greens.
This article was written
in 1993 (amended in 2000) by E. L. "Spike" Field, with inputs from E.
"Mel" Dyal and C. R. "Bob" Hinman and submitted to the
Naval Historical Center's Library at the Washington Navy Yard, Washington, DC.
Portions were published in the UDT-SEAL Museum's quarterly, Fire in the
Hole, dated September, 1993; and, in Commandos From the Sea -- A History of
Naval Special Warfare by John "Barry" Dwyer, (ISBN 0-87354-960-5)
published by Paladin Press.
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26 April 2012
Domestic and export prices increased approximately 1.0 percent from the previous week due to tighter
exportable supplies caused by the aggressive intervention program. Presently, the Government is
holding total intervention stocks of around 8.8 million tons milled equivalent, of which 2.0 million tons
are old-crop intervention stocks, and 6.8 million tons are MY2011/12 crop.
The MY2011/12 main-crop Paddy Pledging Program took delivery of a total of 6.8 million tons of paddy (4.5 million tons milled equivalent (Table 2)). The remainder is from the current off-season Paddy Pleading Program which has absorbed 3.5 million tons of paddy (2.3 million tons milled equivalent) since it began on March 1 up to April 15.
The total weekly pledging increased by 0.8 million tons or 29.6 percent from last week’s total of 2.7 million tons (Table 3). The Government expects that the program will pledge around 8.0 million tons of paddy (5.3 million tons milled equivalent), accounting for 72.0 percent of the total off-season production.
Rice Export Update
Unofficial rice exports (excluding fragrant rice) for April 9-15, 2012 totaled 79,039 tons, down 38,717
tons from the previous week, and down 26,690 tons from the four-week moving average of 105,730
tons. Exports of white rice and parboiled rice during January1 – April 15, 2012 totaled 1,403,286 tons,
down 50.6 percent from 2,839,355 tons in the previous year.
According to the Department of Foreign trade, Ministry of Commerce, total rice exports (including fragrant rice) during January 1 – April 3, 2012 amounted to 1,673,847 tons, down 45.9 percent from 3,093,833 tons in the previous year.
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❝ New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is vowing to protect children from potential human rights violations as President Trump threatens to deport millions of people living in the U.S. illegally.
❝ At a news conference Wednesday, the Democratic governor accused U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement of neglecting its responsibility to focus on specific immigrants with final deportation orders and failing to pursue employers who flout immigration laws.
Trump on Monday tweeted that immigration authorities next week will begin the process of removing the millions of “illegal aliens.”
❝ Lujan Grisham says federal immigrations authorities have been drawn into political activities…The first-term Democrat says due process violations affect all Americans, not just immigrants.
Neither the Fake President nor the Fake Republicans who now own that benighted political party care a rat’s ass for our constitution or the rights of folks with legal rights under that piece of law. Long-held law makes it clear you need not be a citizen to embrace those rights.
For keeping to Constitutional standards…
…Instead of obeying the Boss of a Criminal Gang.
❝ In a vote that marks a rejection of the Trump administration’s foreign aid budget and approach to family planning policy abroad, the Senate Appropriations Committee moved Thursday to reinstate funding for the United Nations Population Fund and overturn the global gag rule, a longstanding Republican policy that forbids U.S. support for international health organizations that offer or discuss abortion services.
❝ The Mexico City Policy, the formal name of the global gag rule, was put into effect during the Reagan administration, has existed under every Republican administration since. Under President Donald Trump, it is more sweeping, denying funding for family planning, nutrition, child health, and certain illnesses to aid organizations that refuse to comply.
Previous Republican administrations only denied organizations family planning funds.
❝ Separately, in April, the State Department announced plans to end support for the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), to which the United States is the second largest donor. The State Department cited allegations that the family planning arm of the U.N. participated in forced sterilization in China, something the international body called “erroneous.”
A polite way to acknowledge lies from the US government.
❝ Both of these policy moves came under fire as the appropriations committee was deliberating the Foreign Operations Funding Bill. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) proposed an amendment that would overturn the president’s version of the Mexico City Policy, and limit any future president’s power to reinstate it, while also restoring U.S. contributions to UNFPA. The amendment narrowly passed 16-15 with Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.V.) voting against it, while Sens. Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Lisa Murkowski (R-Ark.) voted for it.
Collins and Murkowski have both vocally opposed Trump’s decision to reinstate the Mexico City Policy since the president signed the executive order shortly after entering office.
Nice to see – and not entirely unexpected from Republican women – conservatives get up on their hind legs and separate themselves from 19th Century ideology.
Also not surprising to witness Manchin embracing one more backwards policy.
❝ Americans recoiled from the repugnant spectacle of white supremacists marching in Charlottesville to promote their un-American “blood and soil” ideology. There is nothing in their hate-driven racism that can match the strength of a nation conceived in liberty and comprising 323 million souls of different origins and opinions who are equal under the law.
❝ Most of us share Heather Heyer’s values, not the depravity of the man who took her life. We are the country that led the free world to victory over fascism and dispatched communism to the ash heap of history. We are the superpower that organized not an empire, but an international order of free, independent nations that has liberated more people from poverty and tyranny than anyone thought possible in the age of colonies and autocracies.
❝ Our shared values define us more than our differences. And acknowledging those shared values can see us through our challenges today if we have the wisdom to trust in them again.
❝ Congress will return from recess next week facing continued gridlock as we lurch from one self-created crisis to another. We are proving inadequate not only to our most difficult problems but also to routine duties. Our national political campaigns never stop. We seem convinced that majorities exist to impose their will with few concessions and that minorities exist to prevent the party in power from doing anything important.
That’s not how we were meant to govern. Our entire system of government — with its checks and balances, its bicameral Congress, its protections of the rights of the minority — was designed for compromise. It seldom works smoothly or speedily. It was never expected to.
It requires pragmatic problem-solving from even the most passionate partisans. It relies on compromise between opposing sides to protect the interests we share. We can fight like hell for our ideas to prevail. But we have to respect each other or at least respect the fact that we need each other.
❝ That has never been truer than today, when Congress must govern with a president who has no experience of public office, is often poorly informed and can be impulsive in his speech and conduct.
We must respect his authority and constitutional responsibilities. We must, where we can, cooperate with him. But we are not his subordinates. We don’t answer to him. We answer to the American people. We must be diligent in discharging our responsibility to serve as a check on his power. And we should value our identity as members of Congress more than our partisan affiliation.
There’s not much in politics when I agree with John McCain. His class loyalties do not lie with America’s working class. He does have an historical, sound understanding of our Constitution. That doesn’t require extra scholarship — only common sense and the ability to read beyond a 6th-grade level. Neither of which includes our fake president.
Still, click the link above and reflect upon the whole piece.

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As electric vehicles become more popular, there has been an increase in the number of instances of these vehicles catching fire. There have been over 20 recorded occurrences of Tesla battery fires, with some resulting in fatalities. Tesla has acknowledged the problem and promised to include fire-related costs in its warranty.
Now such concerns about potential fires are projected to grow as the number of electric vehicles grows, and dependable ways to prevent these fires have yet to be discovered.
To begin with, let’s dispel one of the most popular myths: fires are caused by hot summers and inadequate thermal management. That is not correct.
Thermal runaway is the cause of the recent fires we have seen. Li-ion cells must reach several hundred degrees Celsius before experiencing thermal runaway.
EV Fires: The Culprit Behind The Flames
The causes of these fires are not unknown. They all result from a phenomenon called ‘Thermal Runaway’. Many variables can contribute to thermal runaways, which can result in flames. The conditions conducive to thermal runaway are produced by battery abuse resulting from mechanical, electrical, and thermal defects.
Also, Improper operating methods, such as overcharging and over-discharging, can hasten battery degeneration, increasing the risk of thermal runaway.
But Interestingly, Most current batteries shut off automatically around 45-55°C. Even if these temperature monitoring mechanisms fail, there will be no thermal runaway (fire) because batteries cannot overheat by a few hundred degrees Celsius during normal operation. A faulty thermal design battery will experience a temperature spike of 30°C above ambient.
EV Fires: What Causes EV Batteries To Catch Fire?
Before we go any further, let’s establish three key criteria for every battery:
- Battery Life
Yes, Hot summers and poor thermal management have an impact on performance and life, but they do not cause fires. It’s like using your phone on a hot day after leaving it on the dashboard of your car – it’s slow, hot, and shortens its life. Yet they have no bearing on safety!
#1. Short Circuits
Short circuits cause uncontrolled current in 99% of battery fires. This is the only scenario in which cells reach temperatures beyond 100°C.
Fun fact: When cells short circuit, they emit combustible gases through a process known as cell venting to lessen the likelihood of thermal runaway.
Short circuits occur for three reasons:
- Low cell quality
- Inadequate battery design (the way cells are connected & packaged)
- Poor BMS (Battery Management System)
Now let us dive a bit deep into the above three.
Poor Battery Quality
An “internal short-circuit” can occur as a result of poor cell quality. There may be an error or short circuit with how the anode, cathode, and separator are bundled together due to manufacturing flaws. An internal short-circuit caused by an unintentional contact result in an unregulated current, eventually producing large amounts of heat and hence fire.
Poor Battery Design
The fundamental root cause of short-circuiting is not always cell quality. Battery design, particularly packaging, has a significant impact on safety. Packaging relates to how cells are assembled, as well as how they are electrically joined and physically held together.
Inadequate BMS = Overcharging
When you charge a cell, you move it from a lower voltage to a greater voltage, which generally corresponds to the 0% and 100% charge states (SoC). Voltage thresholds differ depending on cell chemistry:
LFP(Lithium Iron Phosphate) voltage ranges from 2.8V to 3.6V.
NMC (Nickel Manganese Cobalt)voltage ranges from 2.8V to 4.2V.
Even a 0.05V overcharge of NMC can significantly enhance the growth of Lithium dendrites.
Overcharging is caused by poorly designed BMS hardware (poor sensing and accuracy), a lack of BMS intelligence, or poorly written BMS software.
Most EVs nowadays charge blindly. These modules have a capacity of 2-3kWh and are managed by antiquated analogue BMSs that are stupid. They are no more intelligent than an Amoeba. If a cell goes rogue, present BMSs have no idea how to handle it, resulting in overcharging, dendrite buildup, and eventual thermal runaway.
#2. Defective manufacturing
A manufacturing fault is one of the most common causes of EV fires. Many companies are now launching E-Bikes and putting cheap prices on them. Internal components and parts used to build these are inexpensive and of poor quality. As a result, they begin to fail as soon as the bike begins to rev. Also as we have mentioned earlier that how the packaging of the battery is done? where it is kept etc all are important when it comes to the safety of the vehicle.
#3. Over Heating
The primary cause of an EV catching fire is excessive heating. The EV’s battery heats up, and when the heat combines with the fuel(any substance that can catch fire), the battery explodes in flames.
#4. Rough Treatment
Last but not least, an EV that is handled roughly will fail quickly. If you do not clean the vehicle, dirt and grease will accumulate on the interior components, perhaps causing a fire. If you do not service the vehicle on time, internal problems may develop that go unreported. This would eventually result in a fire. Also, driving your EV roughly increases the likelihood of a fire.
How can you avoid an EV battery fire?
There are some practical methods for preventing your EV battery from catching fire. Here are some pointers:
#1. Invest In a Quality Product
This is the most effective technique to keep your vehicle from catching fire. As previously stated, there are many companies in the EV industry these days, and to keep ahead of the competition, some are foregoing safety measures and launching products with less study and testing.
Nevertheless, several manufacturers are selling vehicles at significantly reduced prices. When selecting an EV, use your discretion and buy a nice one from a reputable motor manufacturer. Do not buy a car or bike based solely on price, as the cheapest option is rarely the best one.
#2. Charge Properly
Secondly, keep in mind to properly charge the car. An overheated battery back is one of the most common causes of an EV fire. Try the following to avoid this:
Charge the battery only to 80% capacity. When the battery is overcharged, it becomes extremely hot. You’ll be able to control the heat in the pack if you don’t charge it completely every time.
Do not allow it to discharge. Charge it again as soon as your battery reaches 20% capacity. This would allow it to perform properly and last longer.
#3. Maintain A Constant Speed
The battery is put under a lot of strain when you drive aggressively, with rapid acceleration and braking. It gets quite hot, which might cause sparks. Aside from the smoke that comes from the powertrain, a lot of sparks and heat can also start a fire. Drive at constant speeds to keep the car safe.
#4. Proper Servicing
Service your EV regularly to guarantee there are no internal problems. If there is a little issue, the mechanic can detect it early on and prevent it from growing into a significant issue and triggering a fire. Many accidents occur as a result of people ignoring little problems and allowing them to escalate into major concerns.
If you follow these easy instructions, your EV will be safe, and you won’t have to worry about fires. If you find any flaws or weird behavior, take the vehicle to the nearest service centre and get it checked out.


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This article is the third in a series reviewing unique or updated label requirements for key herbicides. Instructions printed on your herbicide label supersede this information.
The Enlist herbicide resistance trait is available in certain transgenic (GMO) varieties of three crops: corn, cotton, and soybean. Enlist corn is tolerant of 2,4-D, glyphosate, and ‘fop’ graminicides; Enlist cotton is tolerant of 2,4-D, glyphosate, and glufosinate (Liberty, etc.); and Enlist E3 soybeans are tolerant of 2,4-D, glyphosate, and glufosinate. However, the only 2,4-D formulations labeled for use in-crop are Enlist One (2,4-D) and Enlist Duo (2,4-D plus glyphosate). These products contain 2,4-D choline, which is intended to reduce off-target movement of the herbicide. Similarly, Assure II is the only graminicide labeled for use in Enlist corn.
Some of the unique label requirements to be aware of when using Enlist One or Enlist Duo are listed below.
In addition, some growers last summer experienced tank-mix compatibility issues when mixing Enlist One with some glyphosate formulations. As a result, Corteva is recommending at least 5 minutes of agitation after adding any AMS product and 2-3 minutes between other products.
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A House panel raised questions today about the ability of the Air Force's B-1 bomber to fly missions carrying either nuclear or conventional weapons because it lacks a system to jam enemy radar.
The panel also said that the B-1 cannot fly over snow or slush when the temperature is between 20 and 47 degrees Fahrenheit because the aircraft has no de-icing system. The Air Force disputed that finding.
The House Government Operations Committee released documents on the bomber in advance of a hearing on the aircraft planned for this week.Until Feb. 6, the fleet of 97 planes was grounded for two months because of engine problems tied to broken fan blades on two aircraft.
The bomber, which costs $280 million each, has had problems since it came into service in 1986. The difficulties range from fuel tank leaks to engine problems. Three of the planes have crashed.
The committee found that the B-1 fleet's mission-capable rate, or ability to operate, is zero because the absence of the radar system and other computer problems.Continue reading the main story
The panel also discovered that no de-icing system was designed for the aircraft, and that a system under development to prevent ice was stalled by a halt in funds from Congress. The Air Force sought funds from other programs to resume development of the system. Support From Pentagon
The aircraft was not used in the allied air attack against Iraq in the Persian Gulf war.
The Pentagon maintains that the bomber can carry conventional and nuclear weapons and would only be used in the event of a Soviet nuclear attack.
But critics and even some supporters say the aircraft's extensive list of problems have prevented the Air Force from using the plane.
"The B-1 was to fill the void between our aging B-52's and the unneeded, next-generation stealth bomber, but appears to be a $30 billion missing link," said Representative John Conyers Jr., Democrat of Michigan, chairman of the House Government Operations Committee.
Asked about the committee's findings and Mr. Conyers's complaints, an Air Force spokesman said the allegations regarding the capability of the aircraft and de-icing have long since been resolved.
"I don't know where he's getting that from," said the spokesman, Maj. Dick Cole.
Major Cole said the the General Accounting Office, an investigative arm of Congress, said several years ago that de-icing on the plane is not a problem. 2 Problems 'Still of Concern'
"There are only two problems still of concern to the Air Force," Major Cole said, referring to the absence of a system for jamming enemy radar and the engine difficulty. "Once we've got those two nailed, we've got it knocked."
Regarding the panel's finding of zero mission capability, Major Cole said: "That means nothing flies and nothing is capable. That's not true. If the President directed us to war, the planes would have been used."
Last week, Air Force Secretary Donald Rice said the service was canceling a contract for the system to jam enemy radar on the B-1.
Mr. Rice said changes instituted by Congress last year in the Pentagon budget make it difficult for the Air Force to fulfill the contract, valued at more than $300 million, with AIL Systems of Deer Park, L.I., a subsidiary of the Eaton Corporation.
The Air Force plans to decide by August whether to renew the contract.
Regarding the engine problems, Mr. Rice told Congress last week that the service believes several years and more than $10 million will solve the problem of blades breaking off the engine's front fan.
In the interim, the Air Force has come up with a stronger retaining ring for the engine's front fan that will keep the fan in place if a single blade is lost.Continue reading the main story


N.Y. lawmakers want stronger sex laws - in Vermont
Rensselaer County, N.Y., legislators Stanley Brownell and Lester Goodermote, both Republicans, said they intend to introduce the resolution when the county legislature meets next on Aug. 12.
Brownell and Goodermote represent the towns of Hoosick, Berlin, Grafton, Stephentown and Petersburgh in Rensselaer County, which borders Bennington County and includes Troy.
"We want to see state leaders in Vermont passing laws that get tough with sex offenders and prevent future tragedies. They need to recognize that they have a responsibility to help protect this region," Goodermote said in a statement.
The two Rensselaer County lawmakers said a recent case that made headlines nationwide involving a Vermont girl heightened their concern. The debate in Vermont over the state's laws pertaining to sex offenders has intensified in the wake of Brooke Bennett's death earlier this month. The 12-year-old girl from Braintree was found slain on July 2 not far from the home of Michael Jacques, Bennett's 42-year-old uncle. She went missing in Randolph a week earlier.
Jacques, a convicted sex offender who was released early from his probation, has been charged with kidnapping Bennett, but has yet to be charged with sexual assault or murder.
Jacques was convicted of kidnapping and sexual assaulting an 18-year-old woman in 1992. He served more than four years in prison and completed a sex offender treatment program while incarcerated, leading a Vermont Department of Corrections official to label Jacques a "success" story and advocate for Jacques' early release from his probation. He was granted early release from probation in 2006 by Judge Amy Davenport, against the recommendation of prosecutors.
Now, Brownell and Goodermote have joined a chorus of voices calling on Vermont to take action, saying the Green Mountain State has weak sex offender laws and weak sentencing requirements for sex offenders.
"We know that our rules are much more strict than Vermont is. We feel that the leniency of the Vermont state laws is a danger for people that live in eastern Rensselaer County," Goodermote said Friday. "We've seen some things with the judges in Vermont where the sentences are too lenient, with letting them go."
Vermont officials are in the process of reviewing the state's laws and considering how they might be strengthened. The Senate Judiciary Committee, headed by Sen. Dick Sears, D-Bennington, will begin holding meetings and public hearings next month.
Republican Lt. Gov. Brian Dubie, who had called for an immediate special legislative session to pass civil confinement and 25-year mandatory minimum sentences for offenders who sexually assault a child, has signed onto the process that Sears said will likely take at least six weeks to complete.
"We're working our tails off to try to strengthen Vermont laws," Sears said.
Dubie said Brownell and Goodermote are welcome to participate in Vermont's process or even meet privately with state officials.
"If anybody's got any ideas about how to protect the children in Vermont and New York, we're going to consider ideas. If those gentleman want to participate in the hearings in August, they can," he said. "If it's a face-to-face meeting in Bennington or Troy, I'm all over it. I am passionate about my eagerness to work collaboratively with anybody to better protect the children of Vermont and our region.
Sears said the two New York lawmakers also are welcome to attend the meetings. "We're willing to meet with anybody that has good ideas. We're going to be meeting with people from all over the country," he said.
But Sears said New York also has problems that need attention. Two New York men were recently in Bennington District Court on charges that they sexually assaulted a student at Mount Anthony Union High School, he said.
"My first reaction is that people that live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones. I really feel that way," Sears said. "Maybe they ought to look in their own backyard."
Rich Crist, communications director for the Rensselaer County Legislature, said Brownell and Goodermote are looking for Vermont to adopt provisions enacted in New York such as civil confinement and longer sentences for offenders.
Sears said his committee will be looking at all ideas except two civil confinement and the death penalty. Both ideas have been looked into before and rejected in Vermont, he said.
In 2006, a law was passed in Vermont placing a presumptive 10-year minimum sentence, Sears said. Any sentence less than 10 years would require a judge to state on the record why the offender's sentence was reduced. But the law falls short of the 25-year mandatory minimum sentence for sexual assault against a minor that many critics of Vermont laws have called for.
"I do support mandatory minimums; we just have a disagreement about how long they should be," Sears said, adding that New York does not currently have the longer mandatory minimum sentence, either.
Goodermote said the issue of protecting children is an "increasing problem" that extends beyond Vermont and New York.
"We'd just like it so the sex offenders are more accountable for what they've done so we can prevent them from reoccurring," Goodermote said. "We just want to show that we are adamant about the fact that the laws are too low up there and that we need to protect our citizenry."
The Judiciary Committee will hold its first meeting on Aug. 7, Sears said. The first public hearing will be held on Aug. 28 in Montpelier, and will be followed by hearings in Rutland and somewhere in Bennington County, he said.
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The Platform in Morecambe recreates the magic of a pop princess on Saturday September 15.
The Kylie M Show is a tribute to Kylie Minogue featuring Cat Edwards with her amazing Showgirls.
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The show starts at 8pm on Saturday September 15.
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Global Hemp Seed Market By Product Type (Medicinal, Auto Flowering, Feminized, Regular, Others), Form (Whole Hemp Seed, Shelled Hemp Seed, Hemp Seed Oil, Hemp Seed Protein), Packaging (Pouches, Jars, Tins, Others), Application (Food, Tea and Hemp Juice, Hemp Sacks, Hemp Fibre, Others), Distribution Channel (Direct, Indirect) – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2030.
Hemp Seed Market Analysis and Size
Hemp seed is regarded as the most nutritious seed in the world due to its numerous beneficial properties, as well as its use as an analgesic in pharmaceuticals. The global hemp seed market is expected to expand as a result of increased demand for hemp seeds over traditional herbal seeds due to their flexibility and as a core product for overall health improvement.
Data Bridge Market Research analyses that the global hemp seed market was valued at USD 6,029.30 million in 2022 and is expected to reach the value of USD 10,894.69 million by 2030, at a CAGR of 8.80% during the forecast period of 2023-2030.
In addition to the insights on market scenarios such as market value, growth rate, segmentation, geographical coverage, and major players, the market reports curated by the Data Bridge Market Research also include in-depth expert analysis, geographically represented company-wise production and capacity, network layouts of distributors and partners, detailed and updated price trend analysis and deficit analysis of supply chain and demand.
Hemp Seed Market Scope and Segmentation
2023 to 2030
2021 (Customizable to 2015-2020)
Revenue in USD Million, Volumes in Units, Pricing in USD
Product Type (Medicinal, Auto Flowering, Feminized, Regular, Others), Form (Whole Hemp Seed, Shelled Hemp Seed, Hemp Seed Oil, Hemp Seed Protein), Packaging (Pouches, Jars, Tins, Others), Application (Food, Tea and Hemp Juice, Hemp Sacks, Hemp Fibre, Others), Distribution Channel (Direct, Indirect)
U.S., Canada and Mexico in North America, Germany, Sweden, Poland, Denmark, France, U.K., Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, Russia, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Rest of Europe in Europe, China, Japan, India, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Rest of Asia-Pacific (APAC) in the Asia-Pacific (APAC), Saudi Arabia, U.A.E, South Africa, Egypt, Israel, Rest of Middle East and Africa (MEA) as a part of Middle East and Africa (MEA), Brazil, Argentina and Rest of South America as part of South America
Market Players Covered
Nhempco (Canada), Ecofibre (Australia), Hemp Inc. (US), GenCanna (US), HempFlax Group B.V., (Netherlands), Konoplex (Russia), Hemp Oil Canada (Canada), Hemp Poland (Poland), Dun Agro (Netherlands), Colorado Hemp Works (US), Canah International (Romania), South Hemp Tecno (Italy), Plains Industrial Hemp Processing (Canada), and MH Medical Hemp (Germany) among others
Hemp seeds refer to small, brown seeds of the Cannabis Sativa plant. They contain less than 1% of psychoactive drugs, whereas marijuana contains more than 20%. Hemp seeds are an excellent source of easily digestible proteins, fibers, amino acids, antioxidants, essential fats, iron, and vitamins.
Global Hemp Seed Market Dynamics
- Growing adoption of healthy consumables as well as agricultural benefits associated with hemp seed
The growing demand for processed and ready-to-eat food products, particularly among millennials and the urbanized population, is driving up consumption of hemp-based cereals, bars, smoothies, yogurt, and so on. Furthermore, the prevalent vegan trend has resulted in a gradual shift away from meat and dairy products and toward hemp-based food items to maintain protein consumption levels.
- Growing demand for hemp based supplements and personal care products
Hemp is a versatile plant whose seeds are used to make nutritious food. It is related to Cannabis and is a member of the same family. As they contain both GLA (gamma-linoleic acid) and CLA (conjugated linoleic acid), they outperform chia and flax seeds. It also has a healthy fatty acid ratio, and 10 essential amino acids, and is high in dietary fibers. The main vitamins found in hemp seeds are phosphorus, potassium, sodium, magnesium, sulfur, calcium, iron, and zinc. Furthermore, hemp is considered allergy-free when compared to other plant protein sources.
Hemp seeds are used to make hemp biodiesel, which is suitable for use in any diesel-powered vehicle. Additionally, hemp can be used to produce ethanol, which is currently produced from food crops such as wheat and corn. This would result in increased food production efficiency. Another product that allows for the growth of industrial hemp is bioplastic. Hemp bioplastics are made from hemp seeds and CBD oil by-products. The growing consumer demand for sustainable goods, combined with corporate and government initiatives and support, is expected to fuel the growth of hemp-based biofuel and bioplastics.
However, the high production cost and strict regulation and policies are expected to act as a restraint on the growth of the hemp seed market, whereas the easy availability of substitute sources may pose a challenge to the market's growth.
This hemp seed market report provides details of new recent developments, trade regulations, import-export analysis, production analysis, value chain optimization, market share, impact of domestic and localized market players, analyses opportunities in terms of emerging revenue pockets, changes in market regulations, strategic market growth analysis, market size, category market growths, application niches and dominance, product approvals, product launches, geographic expansions, technological innovations in the market. To gain more info on the global hemp seed market contact Data Bridge Market Research for an Analyst Brief, our team will help you take an informed market decision to achieve market growth.
Impact and Current Market Scenario of Raw Material Shortage and Shipping Delays
Data Bridge Market Research offers a high-level analysis of the market and delivers information by keeping in account the impact and current market environment of raw material shortage and shipping delays. This translates into assessing strategic possibilities, creating effective action plans, and assisting businesses in making important decisions.
Apart from the standard report, we also offer in-depth analysis of the procurement level from forecasted shipping delays, distributor mapping by region, commodity analysis, production analysis, price mapping trends, sourcing, category performance analysis, supply chain risk management solutions, advanced benchmarking, and other services for procurement and strategic support.
Expected Impact of Economic Slowdown on the Pricing and Availability of Products
When economic activity slows, industries begin to suffer. The forecasted effects of the economic downturn on the pricing and accessibility of the products are taken into account in the market insight reports and intelligence services provided by DBMR. With this, our clients can typically keep one step ahead of their competitors, project their sales and revenue, and estimate their profit and loss expenditures.
- GenCanna and Atalo Holdings formed a strategic partnership in May 2019 to build a vertically integrated hemp processing and distribution facility in Kentucky
- In May 2019, GenCanna and Thar PArocess announced a collaboration to bring the new CO2 hemp extraction technology to market
- Hemp Inc. formed a joint venture with Hemp Healthcare in January 2019 to sell high-end CBD and hemp-based products, expanding the company's presence in Arizona
Global Hemp Seed Market Scope
The hemp seed market is segmented on the basis of product type, form, packaging, application and distribution channel. The growth amongst these segments will help you analyse meagre growth segments in the industries and provide the users with a valuable market overview and market insights to help them make strategic decisions for identifying core market applications.
- Auto Flowering
- Whole Hemp Seed
- Shelled Hemp Seed
- Hemp Seed Oil
- Hemp Seed Protein
- Modern trade format
- Convenience stores
- Departmental stores
- Tea and Hemp Juice
- Hemp Sacks
- Hemp Fibre
Global Hemp Seed Market Regional Analysis/Insights
The hemp seed market is analysed and market size insights and trends are provided by country, product type, form, packaging, application and distribution channel as referenced above.
The countries covered in the hemp seed market report are U.S., Canada and Mexico in North America, Germany, Sweden, Poland, Denmark, France, U.K., Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, Russia, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Rest of Europe in Europe, China, Japan, India, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Rest of Asia-Pacific (APAC) in the Asia-Pacific (APAC), Saudi Arabia, U.A.E, South Africa, Egypt, Israel, Rest of Middle East and Africa (MEA) as a part of Middle East and Africa (MEA), Brazil, Argentina and Rest of South America as part of South America.
North America is expected to lead the hemp seed market due to increased consumption. Asia-Pacific is expected to grow at a significant rate from 2023 to 2030 due to the high demand for hemp seeds in India and China.
The country section of the report also provides individual market impacting factors and changes in regulation in the market domestically that impacts the current and future trends of the market. Data points like down-stream and upstream value chain analysis, technical trends, and porter's five forces analysis, and case studies are some of the pointers used to forecast the Market scenario for individual countries. Also, the presence and availability of North America brands and their challenges faced due to large or scarce competition from local and domestic brands, the impact of domestic tariffs, and trade routes are considered while providing forecast analysis of the country data.
Competitive Landscape and Global Hemp Seed Market Share Analysis
The hemp seed market competitive landscape provides details by competitor. Details included are company overview, company financials, revenue generated, market potential, investment in research and development, new market initiatives, global presence, production sites and facilities, production capacities, company strengths and weaknesses, product launch, product width and breadth, application dominance. The above data points provided are only related to the companies' focus related to hemp seed market.
Some of the major players operating in the hemp seed market are:
- Nhempco (Canada)
- Ecofibre (Australia)
- Hemp Inc. (US)
- GenCanna (US)
- HempFlax Group B.V., (Netherlands)
- Konoplex (Russia)
- Hemp Oil Canada (Canada)
- Hemp Poland (Poland)
- Dun Agro (Netherlands)
- Colorado Hemp Works (US)
- Canah International (Romania)
- South Hemp Tecno (Italy)
- Plains Industrial Hemp Processing (Canada)
- MH Medical Hemp (Germany)


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Altona man Dennis Provost, 57, was taken into custody by state police March 27 under the state Mental Health Law.
At approximately 2:20 p.m., state police in Ellenburg responded to 5817 State Route 190/Military Turnpike in the town of Altona to check the welfare of Provost of that address. Provost became agitated and ordered the trooper off the property. At one point, Provost fired two rounds into the air. At no time did the Trooper feel Provost was firing at him.
Other New York State Police Members responded to assist including crisis negotiators, the Special Operations Response Team, State Police Aviation, uniform and BCI personnel.
A perimeter was established and a crisis negotiator responded to the residence to engage Provost in conversation. Members of Provost's family and other surrounding residences were evacuated.
After approximately three hours of negotiation, Provost was taken into custody under the New York State Mental Health Law by Special Operations and transported to CVPH by the Clinton County Sheriff's Department for a mental health evalution.
Also assisting at the scene was the US Border Patrol, Department of Homeland Security Aviation, and the SUNY Plattsburgh Police Department.


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Fairy Quest (OLD COVER clearance item)
Clearance book – Old cover, same great story inside
When fairy babies get fairynapped, a young girl sets on an adventure that will change her life forever.
Recommended ages: 6-12 years
A discovery of a glowing pink tree with colourful lights dancing around it has Rosie’s curiosity piqued. Her excitement grows after realising that the lights are fairies only SHE can see.
This enchanting encounter soon turns into a dangerous adventure after the fairy babies are taken. Rosie joins the Queen and her entourage on a perilous mission to save them.
In the course of the journey, Rosie must break a promise given to her mum, conquer her fears and utilise leadership skills she didn’t even know she had. With no magic powers of her own and the prospects of facing an evil fairy Queen, Rosie has to rely on her human abilities.
Will the fairies and Rosie succeed or perish on their quest?

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