This blog post will answer the question, Can DDoS attack fry a router? It will also cover what DDoS attacks are and how a router can be DDoSed. It outlines how a DDoS attack can affect routers and how to detect if your router is under an attack. It also discusses the methods to keep your routers safe from such an attack.
Can a DDoS attack fry your router?
Yes, a DDoS attack can fry your router. A hacker could perform a DDoS attack on your WiFi router and overwhelm the router’s maximum bandwidth capacity, eventually resulting in its overheating, which is colloquially referred to as “fry”. Routers are an attractive target for two reasons, once compromised they can act as a target for DDoS attack or be used as a bot to launch an attack.
The most significant reason that routers are being targeted very frequently is because they are a lot easier to compromise than other sophisticated devices.
Most of the internet-connected households use a wifi router for their smart devices. They’re a necessity of this digital era, and usually provided as a basic part of most internet packages.
A DDoS attack on a router can be devastating considering the kind of damage it can cause to your router. Typically a DDoS attack can exhaust your router’s resources. Additionally it can damage the router’s ability to make new connections. It also overheats the router and renders it inoperable.
A simple DDoS attack means that you’ll not be able to connect to the internet until it stops and your router is reset.
When your router is under a DDoS attack, no other devices will be able to connect to it because the router is overwhelmed with malicious connection requests causing a denial-of-service to the legitimate users.
It is very hard to distinguish illegitimate traffic requests from legitimate, which allows the hackers to flood the router with colossal amounts of traffic, ultimately forcing the router to accept all connection requests until its maximum capacity exceeds, resulting in overheating.
Now the question arises, How can a hacker perform a DDoS attack on your router? The answer is very simple.
Many routers, especially the ones with an outdated firmware, contain some kind of vulnerability that cyber criminals use to exploit. This will result in either the malfunctioning of the router, or it can also be used as a device to launch an attack.
Wireless routers, when exploited by some sophisticated malware, can play a part of zombies in botnets that are used by cybercriminals to perform distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks.
Router is a network device or a hub which directly handles the internet traffic of a local area network, these routers are very well suited to be the vulnerable opening that gives hackers the access to the devices connected to the router, for a DDoS attack which can overwhelm the target server with requests.
If a cyber criminal gets hold of the IP address of your router, he can easily flood the router by sending unwanted connection requests to it. The router, with the inability to distinguish fake traffic and legitimate traffic, will accept all the traffic that is incoming until it reaches its maximum capacity.
During this process, the processing unit of your router works very hard to accommodate all the requests that are made, eventually overheating itself.
Since routers facilitate the internet connections to all the devices present, they are considered as the vulnerable openings that can be used to compromise all the devices connected to that specific router.
In general, whenever a router receives a sudden influx of traffic, It will use buffer control mechanisms to buffer the incoming data. It also uses a flow control mechanism in an attempt to stop repeated inflow of traffic.
The router will keep doing this to its maximum capacity, until the traffic abides and or until its processing unit crashes. So when there is an overloaded router whose memory and other resources have been depleted, it will temporarily buffer/process an incoming packet, and it will likely simply ignore it.
The hardest part about a DDoS attack is that there are no warnings and you won’t be able to detect it until it’s too late. A router usually doesn’t overheat unless it is receiving a monstruos inflow of traffic.
So now we need to know how to detect such an attack and the methods that can be used to mitigate these attacks. Detecting a DDoS attack and mitigating such an attack are very important to limit the damage that your router or local area network can potentially have.
How to Detect a DDoS attack on your router?
There are several simple steps to identify if your router is under a DDoS attack.
Firstly you can monitor your router’s logs. Monitoring the logs will give you an idea about the type of incoming traffic and the source that it is coming from. If you detect too much similar type of traffic from a single IP address that can be an indication of a DDoS attack.
Tracking your network activity carefully will enable you to recognize if anything is amiss. This will help you identify traffic spikes and if a DDoS attack might be occurring.
Using the firewall logs can be helpful in monitoring the TCP connections that are made and detecting repetitive connection requests.
How to prevent your router from DDoS attack?
Using a VPN service is one of the important methods to be safe from a DDoS attack because, a cyber criminal cannot perform a DDoS attack if he doesn’t know your IP address.
A virtual private network has the ability to hide your IP address by routing all your internet traffic through the internet provider’s network. Any hacker who’s trying to find your IP address would only find the address of the VPN servers. Data Traffic from a DDoS attack will be rerouted to the VPN’s servers first, where they can filter the packets before they hit your home network.
Using a firewall is the next method. A firewall is a good first line of defense against a DDoS attack. It prevents cybercriminals from trying to detect your IP address which they can use to launch an attack on your router.
Using an antivirus is a good practice but antivirus software on its own does not have the ability to prevent DDoS attack, but it can definitely stop your device from being a victim of a larger DDoS attack without your knowledge.Always keep your devices upto date.
Unplugging your modem and router is one of the most significant steps to stop a DDoS attack. When you unplug your router, your internet service provider may assign a new IP address.
You can also change your IP using the router’s Admin console. Type the router’s IP address in a web browser (usually http://192.168.1.1) and log in as an admin. You should be able to find the appropriate settings to change your IP address under “Network Settings” or something similar.
Consult your router’s user manual for information on how to access the admin console and change your IP address for your specific router mode.
These are a few methods to prevent your router from coming under a DDoS attack. Apart from these you must be aware of these attacks and keep your devices updated and secure.
This blog post addressed the question, can DDoS attack fry a router? We understood how a DDoS attack affects the router and the damage it causes. It outlines how such attacks can be performed on a router. We also talked about the different methods that can be used to detect a DDoS attack.
The article also discussed in detail about the steps to be taken in order to track and prevent DDoS attacks and increase the security posture of your router and home network.
Please feel free to raise questions or express your opinions about the article in the comments section below.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Can a DDoS attack fry a router?
Can DDoS attacks damage your router?
Yes. Unfortunately a DDoS attack can damage your router. A typical DDoS attack affects the router’s ability to allow new connections from legitimate users. Such an attack makes the router inoperable. A sudden influx of data traffic can damage the processing unit of a router and cause overheating.
Can you DDoS a wifi router?
Yes. A DDoS attack can be performed on a wifi router. Since routers are hubs which directly handle a household’s internet traffic, they are very well suited to be the vulnerable opening that gives hackers the access to the devices connected to the router, for a DDoS attack which can overwhelm the target server with requests.
Does restarting your router stop a DDoS?
No. Restarting your router does not stop a DDoS attack. The DDoS will continue on the host it is targeted. Even if you have a new IP address, if you are using a dynamic DNS service and the attack is targeted at your hostname, then you are still the target of the attack. Or if the target is an IP range and your new IP is still within the range, then you will still be a target of the attack. It may take time for the attack to ramp back up, but you will likely experience the issue again soon.
How are DDoS attacks stopped?
- Add filters to tell your router to drop packets from obvious sources of attack. timeout half-open connections more aggressively. drop spoofed or malformed packages.
- Rate limit your router
- A virtual private network is able to hide your IP address by routing all your internet traffic through the provider’s network.
- An attacker trying to detect your IP address would only detect the VPN’s address. Data Traffic from a DDoS attack will be rerouted to the VPN’s servers first, where they can filter the packets before they hit your home network.


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Kristen Stewart, known for her ability to make casual cool again, is my style icon. It’s an unpopular opinion, I know, but there’s something about her that makes me want to defend her whenever someone makes the oh-so-familiar “she never smiles” comment. Perhaps I should give you some background before I dive in. Kristen started her career as a child actor, known for her starring role alongside Jodie Foster in Panic Room. She was a young tomboy, then, in a house full of brothers, both younger and older. With that being said, it shouldn’t be a surprise that her mannerisms, even today, are a bit boyish at times. Kristen’s unique sense of style and self-confidence has revolutionized the red carpet look, blurring the lines and sporting a perfect balance between masculinity and femininity whenever she can.
This actress has taken fashion by the horns, signing deals with large fashion houses like Balenciaga and, most recently, Chanel. Karl Lagerfeld was smart in his choice of Kristen Stewart as the face of his Métiers d’Art Paris-Dallas collection. Her edgy, slim, androgynous look is the perfect recipe for where fashion is heading. Since their meeting two years ago last month, Karl’s infatuation with the actress was apparent, extending invitations to his Paris Fashion Week shows over the past couple of seasons. One of my favorite looks occurred at last year’s Fall collection showcase where Kristen wore black leather short shorts, paired with a classic cream-colored tweed Chanel blazer, accessorized with black, fingerless leather gloves. Oh, and did I mention the blinged-out chain link bracelets?
Kristen’s red carpet style takes greater risks than her everyday, casual look. Photos of the actress hanging out with friends, walking her dogs, and filling up her tank all depict outfits that any one of us could wear. Kristen loves to pair her vintage T-shirts with skinny jeans, worn-in sneakers, and a ‘I’m too cool for you’ backwards-facing snapback hat. It’s incredible that she can go from one look to the next — red carpet glam to T-shirt and jeans — looking just as flawless and making you want to be her. You can find most of Kristen’s everyday outfits at UrbanOutfitters.com.
Kristen is most recognized for her role as Bella Swan in Twilight. She toured all over the world, attending red carpet premieres in Berlin, Paris, London, New York, Tokyo, and Los Angeles to name a few, wearing dresses by designers ranging from Zuhair Murad to Elie Saab. Since then, Kristen has made a name for herself in the Indie movie world, most recently promoting On The Road at the 2012 AFI Fest and Camp X-Ray at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival. She’s beautiful, daring, and original. When something works, she’s not afraid to wear it again, in a modified way. These are all characteristics of a true fashionista on the rise.
Get the look:
In order to achieve the Kristen Stewart look, you must start with the basics. When running errands or hanging out with friends, Kristen wears a T-shirt, skinny jeans, and a pair of sneakers. The best (and cheapest) place you can find those vintage shirts is Goodwill (or any local vintage shops). Now, for the jeans, Kristen seems to splurge on this closet staple. Why, you may ask? Well, jeans last a lifetime and when you are Kristen Stewart and were on Forbes’ Top Earning Actresses List, spending a little more on some comfy jeans is worth it. Kristen typically wears skinny jeans from 7 For All Mankind, J Brand, and James Jean. Lace up a pair of Converse or old sneakers for the finishing touch.
When it comes to Kristen’s glam look, pick a silhouette that you are comfortable in. Kristen always talks about choosing the dress that she feels the most confident in because if you feel good in it, you look good in it. All the drama, however, is saved for the make-up. Kristen is known for her flawless, porcelain skin, so a pale foundation is her go-to with light pink cheeks. Her eyes are highlighted by using the classic Smokey eye look in dramatic black coupled with voluminous lashes for days. Kristen prefers a nude lip, but is known to surprise us all with the traditional bright red every now and then. Lastly, the shoes. We all know Kristen hates heels, but she puts all hatred for them aside when walking the red carpet. Slip on a pair of black pumps and you’ve got yourself a Kristen Stewart-inspired red carpet look.
With Kristen as the new face of Chanel’s Métiers d’Art Paris-Dallas collection and Paris Fashion Week only a month away, I predict Kristen to wear pieces from the Paris-Dallas line, keeping the accessories to a minimum but going dramatic on the hair. Kristen loves rings, so I could totally see her rocking Diamondere’s two-tone Fagen ring along with pieces by jewelry designer/make-up artist, Jillian Dempsey. Kristen sported partial dread locks at the premiere of Camp X-Ray at the Sundance Film Festival, so in terms of what her hairdresser will do, I know it will be simply stunning. Now if we are staying with the Paris-Dallas theme, I’d think it’d be funny and cute to give her that big Texas hair 😉
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AMD has just released the new Radeon RX 6000 Series lineup, and there is no better time to upgrade than now. Our new series includes the Radeon RX 6950 XT, the fastest gaming graphics card AMD has ever produced. If you are due for an upgrade to your system, the AMD Radeon RX 6000 Series graphics cards power the next generation of gaming with a powerful blend of raytracing, compute, and rasterized effects to elevate visuals to new levels of fidelity across every gaming resolution for 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. With up to 16GB of VRAM to support the most demanding games, Radeon features technologies like AMD Smart Access Memory™, FidelityFX™ Super Resolution, and Radeon™ Super Resolution, to get up to 66% more gaming performance across your favorite games. With more games, gamers and solutions than before, the gaming industry is more alive than ever.
Why choose a Radeon™ graphics card? Choose it for the incredible performance, immersive visuals, and great prices. See how much you can save by upgrading to an AMD Radeon™ 6000 Series graphics card with up to 99% more performance per dollar than the competition.
Check out AMDs Where to Buy Page to find the best places for you to get great value on your AMD products.
Links to third party sites are provided for convenience and unless explicitly stated, AMD is not responsible for the contents of such linked sites and no endorsement is implied. GD-97
Smart Access Memory technology enablement requires an AMD Radeon RX 6000 series or RX 5000 series GPU, Ryzen 5000 or 3000 series CPU (excluding the Ryzen 5 3400G and Ryzen 3 3200G), a 500 series motherboard with the latest BIOS update, and AMD Desktop Kits (4800S Series and later). BIOS requires support for AGESA 22.214.171.124 or higher. Download latest BIOS from vendor website. For additional information and system requirements, see https://www.amd.com/en/technologies/smart-access-memory. GD-178
AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) 1.0 and 2.0 are available on select games and require developer integration. See https://www.amd.com/en/technologies/fidelityfx-super-resolution for a list of supported games. AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution is “game dependent” and is supported on the following AMD products. FSR 1.0: AMD Radeon™ RX 6000, RX 5000, RX 500, RX Vega series graphics cards, RX 480, RX 470, RX 460, and all AMD Ryzen™ processors with Radeon™ graphics if the minimum requirements of the game are met. FSR 2.0: AMD Radeon™ RX 6000, RX 5000, RX Vega Series graphics cards, and the Radeon™ RX 590 graphics card if the minimum requirements of the game are met. AMD does not provide technical or warranty support for AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution enablement on other vendors' graphics cards. GD-187.
AMD FreeSync™ technology requires AMD Radeon™ graphics and a display that supports FreeSync technology as certified by AMD. AMD FreeSync™ Premium technology adds requirements of mandatory low framerate compensation and at least 120 Hz refresh rate at minimum FHD. AMD FreeSync™ Premium Pro technology adds requirements for the display to meet AMD FreeSync Premium Pro compliance tests. See www.amd.com/freesync for complete details. Confirm capability with your system manufacturer before purchase. GD-127
Performance testing and analysis done by AMD performance labs May 31, 2022, on the full stack of (11) AMD Radeon™ RX 6000 Series graphics cards, using systems configured with Ryzen™ 9 5900X and Ryzen™ 5 5600X CPUs, 16GB DDR4-3600MHz, AMD Smart Access Memory technology enabled, and Win 10 Pro versus similarly configured systems with the full stack of (11) Nvidia GeForce RTX 3000 Series, GeForce GTX 1650 and GTX 1050 Ti GPUs, ReBAR enabled. Performance tested across (20) games at 4K, 1440P and 1080P resolutions at MAX settings or across (12) games at 1080P Medium settings. Performance per watt and per die size calculated using the manufacturer’s stated total board power (TBP) and die sizes of the (22) AMD and NVIDIA GPUs over the respective average FPS scores. Performance per dollar calculated using Newegg USD etail pricing for the relevant AMD and NVIDIA GPUs, as of August 22, 2022, over the average FPS scores. Actual performance and energy savings will vary. RX-785.


This is one small engine for General Electric, but a giant engine for the world of 3D printing. After several years of R&D, the US engine manufacturer’s engineers in Cincinnati (Ohio) have printed all the components of a turbojet in 3D.
General Electric used the additive manufacturing process, to construct the one foot (30 centimetre) long, eight inch (20 centimetre) diameter engine, which is similar to those found on remote control model planes; under tests, it runs at over 33,000 rpm.
Once the information has been entered into the computer, lasers fuse thin layers of metal powder upon each other (Direct Metal Laser Melting). Once all the pieces have been made, all there is to do is polishing and assembly.
This new manufacturing technique has many advantages, such as material savings, and great precision, all leading to manufacturing time-saving.
Given the complexity of commercial aircraft engines, and the size of certain parts, it will, nevertheless, take time before one made entirely with 3D printing sees the light of day. Even so, certain parts, such as the Leap engine fuel nozzles, are already being produced with this process. By 2020, General Electric plans to produce 100,000 aircraft parts with this new process.


Is your garage door causing you trouble? Sometimes, all it needs is a little adjustment to get it back on track. In this easy-to-follow guide, we’ll walk you through the steps to adjust your garage door without using any difficult jargon.
Why Adjusting Your Garage Door is Important
Before diving into the adjustments, it’s essential to understand why you might need to do this. Over time, weather conditions and regular use can lead to misalignment or imbalance in your garage door. When this happens, it can affect the door’s performance, safety, and even energy efficiency.
Check for Safety First
Always start by ensuring your safety. Unplug the garage door opener to avoid any accidental activation during the adjustment process. You should also have a sturdy ladder and a set of basic tools on hand.
Balancing Your Garage Door
Balancing your garage door is crucial for its smooth operation. If your door is too heavy on one side, it can put strain on the opener and lead to premature wear and tear.
- Release the Opener: Pull the emergency release cord to disconnect the opener from the door. This allows you to operate the door manually.
- Lift the Door: Gently lift the garage door manually, stopping halfway. If it stays in place, it’s balanced. If not, it may require adjustment.
- Adjust the Springs: The springs on either side of the door are responsible for the balance. Using a wrench, turn the adjustment bolt on the spring that needs adjustment. Make small turns until the door stays in place when lifted.
- Test It: Once you’ve made adjustments, test the door by opening and closing it manually a few times. Ensure it stays in place at any position.
Book an appointment with CLT Garage Door Repair today and enjoy peace of mind knowing that your garage door is in expert hands.
Aligning the Tracks
Misaligned tracks can cause your garage door to move unevenly or get stuck. Here’s how to fix it:
- Check for Misalignment: Inspect the tracks on both sides of the door to ensure they are properly aligned. Look for gaps or bends.
- Loosen the Bolts: Use a wrench to loosen the bolts holding the track in place. Do not remove them completely.
- Adjust the Tracks: Gently tap the misaligned track with a rubber mallet to bring it back into alignment. Make sure it’s parallel to the door.
- Tighten the Bolts: Once the track is aligned, tighten the bolts back in place.
Table: Common Garage Door Problems and Solutions
|Garage door doesn’t open or close
|Check the sensors and replace if necessary.
|Lubricate moving parts and tighten loose bolts.
|Slow response from the opener
|Replace the opener’s batteries or reset it.
|Door opens partially
|Inspect and replace damaged springs or cables.
Lubricating the Moving Parts
Proper lubrication is essential to keep your garage door running smoothly.
- Inspect Hinges and Rollers: Check the hinges and rollers for signs of wear and tear. Replace any damaged parts.
- Apply Lubricant: Use a silicone-based lubricant and apply it to the hinges, rollers, and the track. This will reduce friction and noise.
- Wipe Off Excess: After applying the lubricant, wipe off any excess to prevent dirt and debris from sticking to it.
Your Trusted Choice for Hassle-Free Service
When it comes to reliable garage door repair Charlotte, NC, CLT Garage Door Repair stands out as the go-to choice for homeowners. With a team of skilled technicians, they offer top-notch services that guarantee a hassle-free experience. Whether it’s a misaligned track, a malfunctioning opener, or general maintenance, they have you covered. They understand the importance of a functional garage door for your convenience and safety. Don’t wait until a minor issue becomes a major problem.
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q1: What should I do if my garage door is stuck halfway?
A: Check for misaligned tracks and adjust them as mentioned in this guide. If the problem persists, it’s best to contact a professional for a thorough inspection.
Q2: Can I adjust the garage door springs myself?
A: Adjusting garage door springs can be dangerous and is best left to trained professionals. Mishandling them can result in injuries or further damage.
Q3: How often should I lubricate my garage door?
A: It’s recommended to lubricate the moving parts of your garage door at least twice a year to ensure smooth operation.
Now that you know how to adjust your garage door, remember that if you ever need professional assistance with garage door repair in Charlotte, NC, you can book an appointment with CLT Garage Door Repair. Their experienced technicians are just a call away, ready to keep your garage door working smoothly and safely.
CLT Garage Door Repair
9404 Perimeter Station Dr, Charlotte, NC 28216


Flip-flops In December? Where is the snow?
If you read our blog yesterday, you saw Todd Nelson discussing some of the warming potential for the day – along with the record highs we had been seeing the past few days. Yesterday’s blog post even included a picture of someone in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota wearing flip-flops in December!
Well, that trend continued as we headed through the day yesterday – with more warming to come.
Take a look at this collection of records from around the nation yesterday:
Then we focus in on the central Plains for some more examples:
A few other spots hit records as well: Madison, WI, at 65 degrees. Wichita Falls, TX, hit 84 degrees. Impressive temperatures, to say the least – for both spots. Madison about 30 degrees above average.
So Where Is The Snow?
I can tell you where the snow isn’t. Take a look at this picture:
A good friend of mine was just on vacation in Honolulu for a while. Jealous of the warmth? Probably not if you live in Chicago – where you made it up to 70 degrees yesterday for just the THIRD time in recorded history in the month of December.
There is some snow in the forecast for this same spot. I’m sure you’re not *too* surprised by that (although, given the warmth this year I will grant you a small amount of surprise).
Look at this forecast for some potential Thursday-Friday snowfall, using the European (ECMWF) model – this would be wave 1 of 3 if this model run pans out:
Then you tally up another potential snowfall that would impact the same region come this weekend. This one is also being picked up by the main American (GFS) long-term computer model:
Finally, both models are showing a “doomsday” snowstorm for the Midwest/Great Lakes region. Take this with a HUGE grain of salt, as it likely will slide either east or west by a couple hundred miles before things are said and done, but if this morning’s model run pans out, here are the totals we could be looking at snow-wise:
Well, there you go. Maybe winter will come to the Midwest this year after all. Already, we’ve seen the Northwest picking FEET of snowfall – but the snow drought from last year continues for many in the center of the nation. We’ll have more on that over the next couple of days.
If you like snow, keep your fingers crossed!
Aaron Shaffer, WeatherNation Meteorologist @ashafferWNTV


LOS ANGELES -- Despite the uncertainty surrounding the immediate future of Deshaun Watson, the Cleveland Browns traded quarterback Baker Mayfield to the Carolina Panthers on Wednesday.
The deal, which is pending a physical, will reportedly see Cleveland pay Mayfield $10.5 million this season while Carolina will pay the fifth-year signal-caller some $5 million.
"Baker Mayfield infused our organization with tenacity and grit during his time as our starting quarterback," Browns Executive Vice President of Football Operations and General Manager Andrew Berry said in a statement.
"Baker's competitiveness, toughness and ability to persevere were all characteristics that endeared him to our city as well as his teammates. He will always have a unique place in Browns history for what he accomplished and we wish him well as he continues his career."
The Browns selected Mayfield with the top overall pick in the 2018 draft. In Carolina, he'll compete with 2018 third overall pick Sam Darnold for the starting quarterback job.
Mayfield's departer comes after Cleveland shocked the NFL in acquiring quarterback Deshaun Watson from the Houston Texans in a blockbuster five-year deal worth $230 million.
The Browns made the deal in March, even as Watson faced multiple allegations of sexual misconduct.
Twenty of 24 women who filed lawsuits against Watson alleging sexual misconduct during massage sessions, have settled the cases out of court.
No criminal charges were brought over the allegations and Watson has denied wrongdoing, saying any sexual activity was consensual.
Nevertheless, it's not clear when Watson will be available for the Browns, who could still face suspension under the league's personal conduct policy.
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SIR LUCIAN GRAINGE TO RECEIVE HOWIE RICHMOND HITMAKER AWARD AT THE 2018 SONGWRITERS HALL OF FAME INDUCTION
Prior Award Recipients Include Clive Davis, Whitney Houston and Diana Ross
This Year’s SHOF Inductees Include Bill Anderson, Robert “Kool” Bell, Ronald Bell, George Brown & James “JT” Taylor P/K/A “Kool & The Gang,” Steve Dorff, Jermaine Dupri, Alan Jackson, John Mellencamp and Allee Willis
JUNE 14, 2018 – NEW YORK CITY
February 23, 2018 – New York – Sir Lucian Grainge, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Universal Music Group (UMG), will be honored by Songwriters Hall of Fame (SHOF) as the 2018 recipient of the prestigious Howie Richmond Hitmaker Award at the Annual Induction and Awards Dinner slated for Thursday, June 14th at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City.
The Howie Richmond Hitmaker Award, named after one of the SHOF’s distinguished founders, is specifically tailored for an artist or “star maker” in the music industry who has been responsible for a substantial number of hit songs for an extended period, and most importantly, recognizes the genuine significance of the song and songwriter. Previous Hitmaker Award honorees include Garth Brooks, Clive Davis, Gloria Estefan, Whitney Houston, Sir Tom Jones, Doug Morris, Phil Ramone, Diana Ross and Seymour Stein.
“While today Sir Lucian runs the world’s leading music company, he began his career nearly 40 years ago as a ‘song plugger’ for April Blackwood Music. His career in music publishing continued over the years, including launching Polygram Music Publishing U.K. and building it into one of the biggest publishers. He epitomizes what the Howie Richmond Hitmaker Award represents,” said SHOF Co-Chairs Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff.
SHOF President and CEO, Linda Moran, stated, “Throughout his rise to the top of the music industry, from ‘song plugger’ to a mega power player and star maker, Sir Lucian has always recognized that it all truly begins with a song and has never ceased championing songwriters.”
Grainge has spent his entire career in the music industry and has signed and worked with many worldwide stars, including ABBA, Elton John, Migos, Queen, Rihanna, The Rolling Stones, Sam Smith, U2, The Weeknd and Amy Winehouse, among many others. Having spent the first part of his career as a talent scout, Grainge achieved early success with artists including Psychedelic Furs, Eurythmics and the Pet Shop Boys, to name a few. His unique ability to identify global hit songs earned him a reputation as one of the most successful A&R executives in the industry.
Throughout his career Grainge not only pioneered new approaches to the signing and development of the world’s most successful recording artists and songwriters but he has consistently championed the development of innovative business models and partnerships with a wide range of technology and media partners around the world. His inspiring leadership has been recognized as having returned the music industry to growth after suffering more than a decade of decline.
Under Grainge’s leadership, UMG set numerous creative records including being the first music company with nine of the top 10 songs on Billboard’s Digital Songs chart and the first music company to score all 10 of the top 10 spots on the Billboard Hot 100.
Grainge has been recognized for his many achievements throughout the years. He topped Billboard Magazine’s “Power 100” as the most powerful executive in the music business numerous times, the only person to hold that distinction three times and for consecutive years. In 2016, Berklee College of Music presented Grainge with an honorary doctor of music degree, in 2015 he received the Spirit of Life Award from City of Hope and in 2014, he was awarded the President’s Merit Award by The Recording Academy.
A native of London, Sir Lucian was bestowed with a knighthood in 2016 by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in the Queen’s 90th Birthday Honours list for accomplishments in the music industry and leadership through its challenging times, contributions to British business and inward investment, as well as his development of innovative business models, technology and media partnerships that have expanded UMG’s global presence. For his service to global creative industries, he was recognized in Britain’s New Years Honors and awarded Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 2010. That same year, he was named a Trustee of the American Friends of the Royal Foundation of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry. Grainge serves on the boards of Lionsgate Entertainment and Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts.
Inductees at this year’s event include Bill Anderson, Robert “Kool” Bell, Ronald Bell, George Brown & James “JT” Taylor P/K/A “Kool & The Gang,” Steve Dorff, Jermaine Dupri, Alan Jackson, John Mellencamp and Allee Willis.
About The Songwriters Hall of Fame:
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TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) -- Kansans are reminded to call 811 before digging outdoors.
Governor Sam Brownback has declared the month of April as "Safe Digging Month."
Along with the Kansas Corporation Commission, Kansas One-Call, the Kansas Pipeline Association and the Common Ground Alliance, Governor Brownback is encouraging anyone to call 811 before they dig to prevent injuries, property damage and inconvenient outages.
A utility line is damaged by digging once every eight minutes nationwide and one-third of those incidents are caused by failure of the professional excavator or homeowner to call 811 before digging.
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The FBI has shut down requests for files relating to their investigation into Hillary Clinton — and their reasoning is insane.
The Clinton email saga captivated viewers from the moment it was discovered that the former secretary of state was using a private email server to store government data at her private home. That revelation came to light as a result of another scandal — the terrorist attack in Benghazi.
From there, the story only got worse. Clinton lied about the server being set up for her husband. She lied about the presence of classified materials on the servers. She lied about wiping the servers.
Clinton lied and lied and lied — and with each lie, the public grew more suspicious of the presidential candidate’s intentions.
But the FBI doesn’t seem to think people are all that interested in Clinton or the investigation that may have cost her the presidency.
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OMG hang onto your panties. This is a fast and thrilling start to a new series that has me seriously hooked. I’m assuming there will be five books total and personally can’t wait. The first half of the book is dedicated to the back-story of Nick and his brothers-in-arms. Totally needed, as well as the disgust and depression Nick felt about how he handled the aftermath. It defines him and he doesn’t like it. When Becca approaches him for help she shines like a beacon. Is it any wonder these two fall in love so quickly?
There is no fated mates story line, just plain old chemistry at its finest. I enjoyed the lack of denial on both parties’ part and Becca’s attitude when it came to getting what she wanted. A woman with values and morals, she snags Nick and gains the respect of his brothers-in-arms as well. In addition to the mystery and sexual tension there are also moments of dry humor that had me laughing out loud; that’s my definition of a good book.
I can’t wait for this series to continue as the author did a phenomenal job writing Nick as an alpha without all the side effects that usually accompany that character. Her description of the other men of the unit has me panting in anticipation. A must read.
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Trouble just walked into Nicholas Rixey's tattoo parlor. Becca Merritt is warm, sexy, wholesome--pure temptation to a very jaded Nick. He's left his military life behind to become co-owner of Hard Ink Tattoo, but Becca is his ex-commander's daughter. Loyalty won't let him turn her away. Lust has plenty to do with it too.
With her brother presumed kidnapped, Becca needs Nick. She just wasn't expecting to want him so much. As their investigation turns into all-out war with an organized crime ring, only Nick can protect her. And only Becca can heal the scars no one else sees.
Desire is the easy part. Love is as hard as it gets. Good thing Nick is always up for a challenge...

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The Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza has now becomes the fastest to reach the 6 lakh sales milestone in its segment. The Vitara Brezza was launched in 2016 as Maruti Suzuki's answer to the sub-four-metre SUV segment. The Brezza has been the largest selling compact SUV for most of the last five years, having only been overtaken by the Kia Sonet and then the Hyundai Venue in the past months.
The Vitara Brezza crossed the first 1 lakh sales mark in February 2017, in less than a year of its launch. The second lakh cars were sold by October the same year. In 2018, the three lakh sales mark in October with the four and five lakh sales marks coming in February and December 2019 respectively.
The Vitara Brezza was given a facelift with its BSVI upgrade last year with lightly refreshed looks and more features. The biggest changes is the new BSVI-compliant petrol motor, replacing the earlier diesel engine. This is in line with the brand's decision to move away from diesel engines in the BSVI era. The engine is the K15B 1.5-litre four-cylinder as seen in the Ciaz and Ertiga. This motor makes 105PS and 138Nm torque and gets the Smart Hybrid tech to go with it. The motor is paired with either a five-speed manual or four-speed auto. The fuel efficiency of the manual is 17.03 kmpl and AT (automatic with Maruti's smart hybrid) is 18.76 kmpl.
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To arrive in Minca, Colombia is to feel an immediate sense of relief — relief from the wet, oppressive heat of Santa Marta, relief from the bends and curves of the mountainous road that every jam-packed colectivo ascends to get you there — a sense it's finally OK to decompress.
The Caribbean coast of Colombia boasts vibrant culture and plenty of natural beauty to gawk at, but the region won't always reward the traveler simply looking to relax. As you walk through Cartagena's old town, you might be proud to learn how many irrepressible street hawkers consider you “my friend” as they follow you for blocks at a time. A trek to the Lost City will reward you with incredible views and exhausted legs. A trip to La Guajira will leave you stunned by its endless desert but troubled by its indigenous people's living conditions.
So how is it that tiny mountain village of Minca — which, until roughly a decade ago, was still a paramilitary hotbed — became the region's closest proxy to Shangri-La?
Sustainable tourism in Minca
Minca is the type of town that doesn't demand that you make plans. (With perhaps one exception: you should most definitely make a plan for where to watch the sun set over Santa Marta.)
You can load up your daypack with snacks and bug spray and hike to Pozo Azul or Las Cascadas de Marinka. You can sprawl out with a book on one of the area's many oversized hammocks. You can hop on the back of a moto-taxi and hold on for dear life. You can take a coffee tour or a chocolate tour or a birdwatching tour. You can do nothing at all.
Likely due to Minca's remote location and the fact that it is still in the early stages of development as a tourist destination, stores and accommodation in Minca are typically locally-owned — or are owned by expats who've started small businesses in Minca — and stay true to the village's laid-back, unpolished spirit.
That said, overdevelopment tends to encroach on even the most hidden destinations. That's why it remains important that while visiting Minca, you support local businesses that contribute positively to Minca's sustainable growth and help to maintain its unique character. Below, you can find a quick list of recommendations.
Where To Stay In Minca, Colombia
What To Do In Minca, Colombia
- Search for toucans, macaws, hummingbirds, and many more of the Sierra Nevada region's 345 species of birds, on a birdwatching tour with Jungle Joe.
- Cool off in the pool beneath Las Cascadas de Marinka, and dry off in the gigantic hammock suspended above those same waterfalls.
- Hike to the top of Los Pinos, or simply join the guests as Casa Loma, to take in one of Minca's famous sunsets.
- Go on a coffee tour or chocolate tour at Finca La Candelaria.
- If you're keen to mix it up with a more local crowd, play a game of pool at Billares Central.
How To Support Locals in Minca From Afar
Though every tourist destination has undoubtedly suffered from a lack of visitors due to COVID-19, villages like Minca, which has rebuilt itself over the past decade due in large part to its fast-growing tourism economy, are sure to be hit especially hard. Mision Gaia an NGO based in Minca that leads projects spanning from animal health and well-being, responsible tourism, and sustainable development. You can read more about their work and contribute a donation if you would like, through their website.

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Blaine Scully insists Cardiff Blues can take confidence from Saturday's performance at Welford Road.
The USA international returned to face his former club, Leicester Tigers, as captain of a young Cardiff Blues side, who showed plenty of fight and determination against the defending Anglo-Welsh Cup champions.
The hosts led 17-0 at the interval, but Wales’ Capital Region struck back with second half tries from Jack Roberts and Lewis Jones to close the gap to five points.
However, former Cardiff Blues back row, Luke Hamilton, would cross the whitewash to deliver a decisive blow, as Tigers maintained their unbeaten run in the competition.
Scully believes it’s important to take positives from Saturday’s defeat, as they look ahead to Friday’s home clash against London Irish.
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“We put ourselves under a little bit of pressure during the first half due to a little bit of indiscipline, but what struck me was the commitment and the desire shown to play for the full 80 minutes. I thought that was really positive.
“Every moment is an opportunity to learn and that’s what we really wanted to gain from this experience.
“We wanted to do ourselves justice and have a performance we can be proud of but now it’s about moving forward to the next one and getting better.
“It was a really cool personal experience for me, to come back to Welford Road, where it all began, and lead a competitive Cardiff Blues side out here was a fantastic experience.
“But most of all it’s about the team, so how I can help this team is where my mind goes and what I try to emphasise on.”
Scully heads off for international duty with the USA Eagles squad on Sunday, as they prepare for the Americas Rugby Championship, where they take on Argentina in the opening fixture.
New head coach, Gary Gold, takes charge of the side and has appointed the Cardiff Blues wing as captain, as the Eagles will be looking to defend their ARC title.
Scully hopes the next few weeks will give USA an opportunity to build a platform ahead of the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan.
Scully said: “We want to integrate as a team as quickly as we can and do everything we can to support each other.
"We’ll be ready for a couple of performances to kick off the ARC against Argentina and Canada and we’ll do the best we can to improve each week.
“It’s about building cohesiveness as an unit as we start looking towards 2019 in Japan.
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At a charity auction thrown by actor Sean Penn over the weekend, Coldplay frontman Chris Martin went ahead and purchased a Banksy that could not be more Coldplay if it tried.
This year’s nominees for Best Original Song include a former wicked witch, an ex-boy bander, a past winner and a stadium rock band who are new to the soundtrack game.
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Coldplay will contribute an original song called “Atlas” to the soundtrack of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire.
The diverse list of musicians is packed with pop stars, classic rockers and R&B starlets, but it’s Lady Gaga who looms the largest on the power list, despite cutting her most recent tour short.
Chris Martin and the band Coldplay have released a new crowdsourced music video protesting worldwide land grabs for the organization Oxfam.
Chris Martin is auctioning an electric guitar he played on Coldplay’s most recent world tour to raise money for Hurricane Sandy relief efforts.
When it comes to GRAMMY-winning songs from years past, what are your favorite? We asked that very question to some of today’s biggest and brightest musicians, and got some fantastic GRAMMY winner playlists in return.
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HJORTH. ELDH. MILLES. Three Sculptors from Uppland
28 May – 18 September 2016
Bror Hjorth, Carl Eldh and Carl Milles: three boys from three villages in the Upplandic countryside that would become the foremost sculptors of their time. Today, half a century after their passing, they still mark our public space, our cultural heritage, and education. Hjorth, Eldh and Milles all knew at an early age that they would become artists. As so many other young budding artists, they travelled to Paris to educate themselves in the most contemporary expressions within the field of sculpture, as was the custom from the late 1800s until the Second World War, when Europe came to a standstill.
Being of the same age, Carl Eldh and Carl Milles resided in Paris for a few years around the same time. They frequented the same city districts and were vaguely acquainted, but did not socialise on a regular basis. Both were represented and received awards at the Paris Salon during the years around the turn of the century, and both were influenced to a high degree by the pioneering and singularly powerful impressionist, Auguste Rodin. Eldh and Milles were later active in Stockholm during the first half of the 1900s and collaborated from time to time with some of the era's foremost architects. The preferred style of the era was homogeneous. The range of assignments was limited, as was the range of motifs, and naturally, they must have seen each other as competitors. There is, however, no indication of any animosity between the two. Furthermore, Eldh and Milles were presumably all too different both as individuals and with regard to their artistic expressions to become true rivals.
Bror Hjorth was twenty years younger that Eldh and Milles, and hence more involved in and more knowledgeable of the theories of modernism. In Paris, Bror Hjorth resided in the same district that Eldh and Milles had before him, the Montparnasse quarter. He was also strongly influenced and inspired by Rodin's artistic idiom, albeit primarily via his teacher Antoine Bourdelle. Despite the age difference, Bror Hjorth understood and deeply appreciated the work of Carl Eldh, whom he had respected and admired his entire life. Carl Milles' sculptures, however, left him unimpressed. Why was that the case? It seems there is no clear answer to that question.
The aim of this exhibition is to provide insight into such issues and others regarding the nature of art, and thereby offer the visitor new and perhaps unexpected means of access to our common cultural history as well as clues on how to view volume, art and existence.
Lisen Hessner, curator


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At Popisms.com, we show you how pop culture (TV, movies, books, ads) is connected to other pop culture. For example, what song is in that Super Bowl commercial
or TV episode? What book is that character reading? What music is another song sampling? We answer these questions and many more
Dove of Peace (Middle East Version) by Sacha Baron Cohen
Dove of Peace (Middle East Version) (Song)
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July 10, 2009
This is the song Bruno sings to the Israeli and Palestinan during his attempt at a peace talk.


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|4.||May 18, 2013:||Music Casserole |
C'est Due Lourd, Ludhiana Girl
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|5.||Jul 08, 2011:||Music Casserole |
|3.||Nov 05, 2016:||Clean Copper Radio |
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Here are the best of the French singles for February from the Francophonie Diffusion Network. Music from France and French-speaking countries. Styles range from a swing Pink Floyd cover to Afro pop. Since these are hand-picked I can recommend any track.|
1. Dishy low-key pop w/a catchy head-nodding beat & sexy male vox.
2. Ultra hip upbeat Bollywood meets dancefloor electronica mix.
3. Relaxed guitar backs sweet Afro-pop-blues vocals. Gorgeous.
4. Lush downtempo orchestration backs spoken word essay. Cool.
5. Quirky upbeat pop/rock w/a fun sound, cool vox, catchy hook.
6. Downtempo male vox w/cinematic pop infused with jazz.
7. Dark, down w/spare vocals. A gritty sound w/orchestral wash.
8. Swinging lounge version of Pink Floyd classic. Very cool.
9. Down, cool male vox. A hint of jazz & warm, playful pop.
10. Starts slow, picks up w/soaring vox & disco electrics.


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Potter College News
Imagewest honors legacy of Bransford Family
- Tuesday, January 23rd, 2018
Imagewest has launched a fundraising campaign for the construction of the Bransford Family Memorial that will honor some of the original Mammoth Cave slave guides, freemen guides and their family members.
This campaign was part of Imagewest’s boot camp project, a week where interns work together to complete a project for a non-profit client. This client, in particular, was completely pro bono and the interns were able to complete the entire campaign in less than a week.
Imagewest, a student-run advertising and public relations agency at WKU, wanted to share the story of the Bransford legacy. Jerry Bransford, a descendant of the original Mammoth Cave guides and a current cave guide, is trying to create a memorial to honor his ancestors who were laid to rest in the family cemetery, in which many of the graves remain unmarked and the history of the site remains untold. The memorial was designed by Cave Guide Dr. John Yakel.
“My mission is to let everybody know, from everywhere, the role of black men, not just my ancestors, but people of color,” Bransford said. “There were black guides who were not kin to me at all, but they served and worked in the cave just as greatly as the Bransfords.”
“Here at Imagewest, we strive to produce noteworthy and meaningful campaigns. We were moved by Jerry and his story,” said Kara Williams, Agency Manager at Imagewest. “His family is an important part of history, and their memory deserves to be preserved. We are honored to help share the story of the Bransford Legacy.”
Imagewest launched a full campaign in which they constructed promotional materials, a social media presence and a website including videos, photos, stories and a map to locate the memorial site. A GoFundMe page at https://www.gofundme.com/bransfordfamilymemorial was launched to accept donations to help fund the monument and its installation.
For information, visit www.bransfordmemorial.com
About Imagewest: Imagewest is a student-run Advertising and PR agency on the campus of WKU. Their team of designers, copywriters, social media managers, advertising and PR professionals as well as their sales and account management teams help businesses of all sizes with all of their advertising needs. For information, visit www.wkuimagewest.com.
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Em tempo... Aitel, largue mão de viadagem e reative o weblog.
UPDATE: Todo mundo já assistiu? Então agora vejam do que se trata este documentário. Hehehe!
"What if it’s all been a big hoax triggered by the race of the two super-powers to be the first to conquer the moon ? What if there have been no “live transmissions” from the moon – as many claim? The progress of film and television technology has made it possible to manipulate images without it being obvious. Even the use of archive pictures is no guarantee for authenticity since they can be used to substantiate very different “facts”. How can the spectator KNOW what he watches?"
Lies, Lies, Lies - Ministry


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July 27, 2016
Hardware Resources has introduced the Tiffany Collection to the Jeffrey Alexander line of decorative hardware. The new collection combines an elegant classic look with hints of transitional design features. Its matching step details are accompanied by a smooth geometric shape in the middle portion of the pulls. The collection includes one knob, five pull sizes and one appliance pull – all available in five finishes: brushed pewter, brushed oil rubbed bronze, polished nickel, polished chrome and satin nickel.


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Austria and Hungary have now joined Trump in backing out the United Nations migration deal. The UN’s Global Compact for Safety, Orderly and Regular Migration, which is not actually legally binding on any country lacking jurisdiction or power in the UN over the entire world. This deal was finalized and it is widely seen as pro-migration and unrealistic. The greatest problem with this proposal is that the industrialized nations of Europe and America are in fact SOCIALIST states so migrants get benefits for coming that they would not get at home. The problem is that when mass-migration took place from Europe to America in the 19th century and the first near 50% of the 20th century, that migration was to freedom economically and the opportunity to work. The migration into Europe is by no means of the same quality. They go there with no prospect of employment, understanding or speaking the language, and live far better on state welfare that would possibly have at home. The incentives are completely reversed.
Trump pulled out of that deal and no both Austria and Hungary have joined as they are inundated with migrants who just have their hand out and drain the economy rather than adding to it. The UN’s Global Compact for Safety, Orderly and Regular Migration, is simply unrealistic and fails completely to understand that there is a huge difference between subsidized migration and migration for an opportunity. In the USA, Trump carried Florida with the legal Mexicans voting for Trump because they had to prove they could speak the language and had skills. The same took place in Britain where the Indians voted for BREXIT for most who migrated to Britain also had to have a skill set which was most commonly in the field of medicine. Those in power do not understand that those who learned skills to migrate are now upset at this idea of just opening up the doors under the welfare model. It undermines what they had to go through to make it to a new homeland.


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ROJA PARFUMS Beguiled EDP 50ml
"When Nothing Is What It Seems"
“For me, a perfumer is a poet or a storyteller, who creates the tangible from the intangible - abstract images that strike at our core. To beguile insinuates so much, it is to have a certain type of power over someone and I felt as though with this word I could create a really powerful and complex perfume.” - Roja Dove.
A burst of Bergamot, Lemon, and Mandarin opens this creation, wich is sweetened by a bouquet of Rose, Jasmine, and Creamy Ylang Ylang, where an unusual note of Raspberry Leaf is enlivened by Pink Pepper and Pepper, nestling on a warm base of Oakmoss and Patchouli, Sandalwood, and powdery Orris.
Top Notes: Bergamot, Lemon, Mandarin
Heart Notes: Rose, Jasmine, Ylang Ylang
Base Notes: Raspberry Leaf, Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Patchouli, Pepper, Pink Pepper, Orris
Olfactory group: floral
Nose: Roja Dove
Creation date: 2016


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Scotland Day 5
Sunday 29th May 2016
Well, last night as planned we parked up, along with 5 or 6 other vans, at the disused ski lift station that is about half way up Cairngorm mountain. We've overnighted there once before, but I hadn't been able to recall the spot until we were nearly there, however once we arrived my memory was jogged! We arrived about 4pm, so after a quick cuppa we set off for a walk over a rough and boggy trail in the high moorland surrounding the mountain, but other than a few birds, we only managed to spot the human variety of wildlife!
But there was still some snow about!
Monday morning we woke to clear bright warm sunshine, and while we sat sipping our coffee a herd of about 9 deer scuttled down the hillside, causing nearly all the ‘campers’to reach for their binoculars to watch their procession - it made a change from rabbits!
And after that little show it was time to get on the road again - but today our journey was only to be about 60 miles - we were headed for The Black Isle, and more specifically, Cromarty where we were hoping to spot dolphins.
|T4rdis2 is the first van on the left|
|The view from T4rdis2's windscreen|
Having said that, we did find ourselves slightly disappointed with our view! To our right it was off the arms of North and South Sutors, reaching out, and the open ocean beyond.
The path that we were following was mostly through heavily wooded land, and at one point we came across a fallen tree that I doubted I could pass. John advised me to ‘limbo’ under it ‘I replied I will if you will’ - I crawled under but he tried!
Following our walk it was back to T4rdis2 for tea, but I just don’t seem to be able to get my timing right! We ended up eating at 8.45pm - and now I'm typing this at 10pm and it’s still broad daylight outside! Also, I was keeping an eye on the incoming tide - while I was watching the gentle waves were lapping on the shore about 10 yards away - if it had come much further T4rdis2 may have got her feet wet and we might have been paddling by morning!
Scotland Day 6
Monday 30th May 2016
Our question this morning was 'what shall we do next' - 'should we stay another day on the Black Isle, or should we head further north' Also, we needed to consider the fact that after 3 nights of 'wild-camping' T4rdis2 was in need of ablutions! Therefore, we 'dithered' about if we should try one of the Isle's 2 campsites, or should we head off to Wick. In the end we decided on the latter, mainly because the Black Isle had failed to offer the dramatic coastal scenery that we love, and we knew this would be waiting for us further up the coast. And we weren't disappointed - we followed the A9 and A99 coastal route for about 100 miles, and as we went we were frequently treated to stunning coastal vistas that I had the time to drink in and admire but poor John could only glimpse as we travelled along!
On the way up we stopped off to replenish our supplies (at Lidl), and then completed our journey by mid afternoon, however finding the campsite proved to be something of a challenge! We had looked it up on the internet earlier, so we knew that the main entrance was guarded by a low bridge (2.8 metres) that T4rdis2 would be unable to negotiate, but the info offered an alternative route, so we thought we would be fine - the problem was finding it. After 2 drive rounds we stopped and asked someone, and he directed us down a steep and narrow dirt track that led along through a children's playground and then by a river. It was probably about half a mile in all, and when we finally arrived we breathed a sigh of relief that we hadn't met anything coming the other way because there were absolutely no opportunities to pass!
Scotland Day 7
Tuesday 31st May 2016
Our plan is to stay put for another night so today we headed off to explore Wick and it's surrounding points of interest. We left the campsite via the track that we had negotiated yesterday and headed for The Castle of Old Wick which can trace it's history back to the days of the Vikings.
Today the castle is a gaunt ruin that stands like a beacon on the cliff tops to the south of the town, and just below it, if you use your imagination, the cliff seems to have the face of an old man hewn into it - hence the monument is also known as The Old Man of Wick!
The coastal scenery around the site is much more in line with what we'd been looking for, and as we walked back towards the town we were treated to many dramatic vistas.
One of them being the ' Trinkie' - a seawater filled pool that sits on a huge flattened area of rock that has numerous massive flat layers forming ridges and steps that were just asking to be explored - so we did!
It was also in this area that we came across hundreds of nesting Terns! Apparently, they commonly attack humans if they wander to near to their nests, so when a large flock rose up and started squawking we decided it was time to go. However, a short while later we spotted several birds of prey swooping about, so maybe it was them that they were warning off!
From here we were soon back in The Old Town of Wick and we had another important decision to make - Should we have fish and chips, or should we visit our old favourite - Weatherspoons! The former might have won out if the weather had been a bit better, but as it was cold and overcast, we decided on the warm and welcoming confines of the latter. And we were very glad we did, we enjoyed a 'Highland Burger' and chips with whiskey sauce (a burger topped with haggis), along with a pint of one of their guest beers.
|The old harbour with the herring boats drying their sails|
After lunch we did wander up to The Pulteney Whiskey Distillery but we had missed the tour and the visitors area was heaving with a coach full of foreign holidaymakers - we couldn't really hear ourselves think! However, our interest was tweaked by the fact that in the 2016 World Whiskies Awards The Old Pulteney 1989 vintage had taken the title of the world's best single malt! Maybe in the near future we'll treat ourselves to a bottle from a local supermarket but I don't expect we'll be able to afford that vintage!
And then it was time to head back home to T4rdis2, but on the way we did pass another of Wick's claims to fame. At just 6 feet 9 inches Ebenezer Place is noted in The Guinness Book of Records as being officially the shortest street .......in the world!
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RESIDENTS of Nawaicoba in Nadi have a reason to celebrate after years of water problems were finally addressed by government.
Paying a visit to residents yesterday, Prime Minister Rear Admiral (Ret) Voreqe Bainimarama said ensuring the people of Fiji received safe drinking water was one of government's main priorities.
He said people of Nawaicoba no longer had to live without water.
Seventy-two households received water supply to their homes after government's intervention.
According to government, the residents have been without proper water supply for the past 21 years.
Last month, Attorney- General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum revealed the water issues the residents had been facing.
"We have had discussions with the CEO of Water Authority of Fiji and in the next few weeks you will see a lot of traction on that," he said.
"We will have consultations with various stakeholders in the next few weeks.
"In fact, I would like to apologise to some of the residents in these areas that perhaps have not had the level of support from Water Authority of Fiji in terms of trucks coming on time.
"Personally, I've received a number of calls from a number of people who have not had water trucks gone to their homes."
He said some of the problems were because of laxity on the part of the workers in the area.


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In this episode, Dr. Ryan Westrum comes on the show to discuss psychedelic integration, sexuality, transpersonal psychology, current trends and issues in the psychedelic community. We ended the conversation and then went on to have an even more fantastic conversation, which I decided to include with Ryan's permission. :) enjoy.
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Editor’s Note: A guest post by John Kay, the Louisiana State Director of Americans for Prosperity.
By now, we have all heard the tired line about the state budget predicament: There are too few dollars flowing into state government from business and too many things that just cannot be cut. You’d think, by listening to the governor and many in the legislature, that every stone has been turned, every ounce of fat has been cut from the state budget, and the only option is to raise taxes – again.
That simply isn’t true. In fact, Louisiana’s state budget continues to grow yearly, exploding since 2014. It makes no sense to continue down the path of continuing to raise taxes on Louisianans simply struggling to pay their own bills.
Yet that’s where we find ourselves. We have a governor who has proposed a $1.5 billion tax increase based on a gross receipts tax that even the state’s own economist doesn’t understand the effects of. Hopefully the legislature will place this ill-conceived plan where it belongs – in the garbage.
One tax seems to still have some life – a massive gas tax increase that could hit taxpayers to the tune of $700 million. To be sure, roads in Louisiana are in bad shape and plenty of projects need to be tackled.
But Secretary Shawn Wilson and Governor Edwards seem to think that the only way to solve these problems is continuing to raise taxes on the citizens of this state, and that this strategy will somehow make Louisiana a better place.
In doing so, they ignore the numbers presented by CRISIS regarding how the state Department of Transportation and Development spends the money in the Transportation Trust Fund. The report shows that out of the $685 million in the fund, only $77.3 million goes to actual road construction and repair—an appalling 11.3 percent. That means that for every dollar you spend at the pump on a gas tax, nearly 90 percent goes to something other than roads. Instead of raising our taxes, Baton Rouge could use them for their intended purpose.
The Pelican State hands out over $180 million every year to Hollywood executives with little economic effect. How can a state legislator in good conscience vote for a budget that keeps these handouts and vote for a gas tax increase that would further exacerbate our economy’s decline? Not only does it not make sense, it’s unconscionable.
In fact, simply eliminating the $180 million Hollywood handout would pay for a new bridge over the Mississippi River in Baton Rouge in just five years. And that’s just one line item of many in our bloated state budget.
Louisiana finds itself at a crossroads with difficult decisions that must be made very soon. It remains to be seen whether the legislature will make one decision that shouldn’t be difficult at all – prioritizing Louisianans and our roads over Hollywood bigshots.


This project employs the use of two innovative direct push sensor probes (the highresolution piezocone and GeoVIS) deployed with a standard cone penetrometer system for the purpose of determining direction and rate of ground water flow in three dimensions. The key to determining direction and rate of flow (or “seepage velocity”) is to understand the distribution of ground water head, gradient (i.e., change in head divided by the distance between measurement points along the direction of flow), soil effective porosity, and soil hydraulic conductivity. When coupled to the distribution of contaminant concentration, a contaminant flux estimate can be derived.
Detailed hydraulic assessment using a high-resolution piezocone coupled to the GeoVIS
Department of Defense (DoD) ground water assessment and remediation projects require cost effective methods for determining the direction and rate of ground water and contaminant flow. Monitoring wells have typically been used to estimate these parameters. However, detailed three-dimensional ground water and contaminant flow pathways cannot typically be delineated using monitoring well data. Understanding three-dimensional flow pathways, gradients, and contaminant flux is essential for developing a remedial design, for risk determination, and to evaluate remediation effectiveness. DoD has hired contractors to install thousands of ground water monitoring wells for their site monitoring and remediation strategies. Since conventional wells are not adequate for determining ground water and contaminant flow pathways in threedimensions, ineffective remediation, faulty monitoring strategies, poor model predictions and inaccurate risk assessments are common. Methods capable of providing the required level of resolution to evaluate site conditions in three-dimensions include nonconventional multi-level well installation networks, comprehensive soil sampling and laboratory analyses, or the use of tracer tests. These options can be cost-prohibitive, especially at sites where contamination may be aerially extensive or the site has complex hydrogeologic conditions.


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So I finally listened to the Nine Lives album, and it was basically what I expected from Deuce. The album was good though, I liked it. Can’t say what my favorite song is, because I like them all really. Same as Swan Songs, reminds me of it as well.
Now Desperate Measures, as fans know, was released when Deuce was actually with the band, and is an Audio/Video album/DVD. I wished I’d bought it sooner. It was amazing. And the little 1-2 minute interviews they had with the band in it was funny. It reminded me why I fell in love with the band, why I fell in love with Charlie Scene, why I still love them.
Now I can honestly say I only haven’t listened to 2 Hollywood Undead songs.
Hardcore fan much? I know.
So what do you guys think of either of these albums? Who’s your favorite Hollywood Undead member and why?


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Peripheral catheterization is a diagnostic procedure that can identify the underlying cause of pain or other symptoms in your upper or lower extremities.
Our vascular specialists at Chinatown Cardiology in New York City provide peripheral catheterization as an outpatient procedure at our own state-of-the-art, Quad A accredited office based lab. We can determine if you need one as part of your diagnosis and provide guidance to prepare you for your peripheral catheterization.
What to know about peripheral catheterization
A peripheral catheterization (angiogram) is a minimally invasive procedure to identify blockages in the arteries that supply blood to your legs, feet, arms, and hands.
Blockages usually result from a buildup of hardened cholesterol (plaque) that interferes with healthy blood flow through the arteries. Obstructed blood flow can cause dysfunction in your limbs and make healing difficult for sores and other open wounds.
During a peripheral catheterization, your provider inserts a thin, flexible tube into a blood vessel in your groin or arm. They guide the tube into your neck and inject a contrast dye that travels through your bloodstream.
The dye highlights how blood flows through your peripheral arteries and where any blockages exist.
When you might need peripheral catheterization
A peripheral catheterization might be necessary if you have persistent symptoms that relate to peripheral artery disease (PAD). These symptoms affect your limbs and can include:
- Skin discoloration
- Slow-healing wounds
Our vascular specialists complete a physical exam and may order other diagnostic tests before recommending peripheral catheterization. If these tests don’t provide enough information for your diagnosis, we can discuss your options for catheterization.
Preparing for outpatient peripheral catheterization
Ahead of your procedure, your provider may recommend you stop taking certain medications and change your diet.
On the day of your procedure, we help you get comfortable on an exam table, then use a local anesthetic to numb the area where the catheter enters your artery. To ensure precise placement, we use fluoroscopy (real-time X-ray technology) to guide the catheter into position.
After injecting the contrast dye, we use fluoroscopy imaging to follow it through your bloodstream and identify blockages.
If your provider discovers severe blockages that prevent healthy blood flow, they can use the catheter to place a stent, a small device that widens your artery and remains in your blood vessel to support blood flow.
Recovering from peripheral catheterization
When your peripheral catheterization is over, you recover in the office while our team evaluates your vital signs.
At the site where your provider inserted the catheter, you may have some bleeding. We apply a bandage over the area and may add pressure to the site to minimize swelling and bruising. Your provider reviews any activity limitations you need to follow before you can go home to rest.
Peripheral catheterization carries minimal risk for side effects. But keep the catheter insertion point clean and dry to prevent infection.
At a follow-up visit, your provider confirms your skin is healing and free of infection. We can also tell you when it’s safe to return to work and your other activities.
Call Chinatown Cardiology at one of our locations in Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn to learn more about peripheral catheterization, or book your appointment online today.