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Russian born soprano Olga Orlovskaya inherited her talent from her great grandfather famous Russian bas Fedor Shalyapin. She was graduated with honor from the Russian Academy of Music and attained degree Master of Arts with specialty in voice.
Olga participant and finalist of multiple national and international festivals and competition such as "Palaces of St. Petersburg", "Norway Cultural Festival", "Opera Ischia Festival", "Roma Opera Festival" and "Great Lake Chamber Music Festival" Ms. Orlovskaya was prize winner of the international competition Operetta Land for best performance of Kalman in 2008 in Moscow.
Ms. Orlovskaya is the founder and artistic director of the quartet "The Russian Sopranos".
Her career highlights includes singing the role of Katerina in Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk by Shostakovich with Novosibirsk State Opera Theater, for which she won a Golden Mask nomination. This role became signature role for Olga and she perform this role with great success with many others opera companies
Ms. Orlovskaya also had a great success with her solo concert in many European cities and capitals (Paris, Rome, Geneva, Luxemburg, Dresden, Barcelona, and Brussels)
Ms. Orlovskaya made her debut in the United States in winter 2006 with "Helicon Opera" as Adele in" Die Fledermaus" by Johann Strauss on the stages of 50 theaters of continental US. Ms. Orlovskaya in the season 2010-2011 has been a season opener for concert series for National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington DC. Starting from 2010 Olga Orlovskaya became soloist for Washington Balalaika Society – biggest and most respected in United State Russian folk instrument orchestra.
Nowadays Olga performing title roles for soprano in operas - Lucia di Lammermoor, La Traviata, Tosca, Aida, Madame Butterfly, La Boheme (Mimi), Carmen (Micaela), Turandot (Liu)
She made her debut with Teatro Lirco D'Europa during its fall 2010-winter 2011 USA tours as Lucia in Donizetti's Lucia di Lammermoor to outstanding critical acclaim. She performed on the stages of "Majestic Theater" (Boston, MA), "Wichita Grand Opera" (Wichita, KY), "Palm Desert McCallum Theater" (Palm Desert, CA), "Marina Civic Center" (Panama City, FL), "Barbara Mann Theater" (Ft. Myers, FL.), "The Grand 1894 Opera House" (Galveston, TX), "The Lensic, Santa Fe's Performing Art Center" (Santa Fe, NM), "Vilar Performing Arts Center" (Vail, CO), "Morah Theater" (Jacksonville, FL), "Ft. Pierce Sunrise Theater" (Ft. Pierce, FL) "The Palmetto Opera" (Columbia, SC)
Praised by critics in Europe and the United States for his lyricism, virtuosity and an intensity of performance, pianist Martin Labazevitch appeared in many concert halls and festivals in Poland, Ukraine, Finland, Germany, Austria, Italy, Spain, Israel, Japan, South Korea and the United States. He is a recipient of many awards and recognitions in piano competitions in the U.S., Spain and Japan as well as recipient of the Honorary Ambassador Award in Stalowa Wola, Poland, Rina Menashe Award in Israel, Kosciuszko Foundation Scholarship, Harold Schonberg Scholarship as well as the Harold Bauer Award for the most promising pianist at the Manhattan School of Music.
Born in Poland, Mr. Labazevitch studied at the Odessa Conservatory in Ukraine, with Anatoly Kardashev, before immigrating to the United States, and obtaining scholarship to study at the Manhattan School of Music with Mme Nina Svetlanova and later with Cuban-American virtuoso Horacio Gutierrez - whom he considers his greatest inspiration. Currently, he is pursuing his doctoral studies with Jose Ramos Santana in Washington DC. He has worked with such renowned artists as Dmitri Bashkirov, Lazar Berman, Isidore Cohen, Bella Davidovich, Philippe Entremont, Stephen Hough, Ruth Laredo and Earl Wild. He has also collaborated with contemporary composers such as Richard Danielpour, Jan Radzynski, Haskel Small, and Lukas Foss.
His performances have been broadcast on radio stations throughout the U.S. such as WQXR, WWFM, and WFMT in New York, WFMT in Chicago as well as classical radio stations in Poland and Lithuania. Mr. Labazevitch has been a soloist with leading orchestras in Spain, Poland, Lithuania, Japan, and the United States. As a chamber musician, he is a founding member of the Paderewski Trio, an all-Polish ensemble, which for the entirety of its existence had been coached by the late Isidore Cohen - member of the Juilliard String Quartet and the Beaux Arts Trio. Paderewski Trio's debut recital at Carnegie Hall's Weill Recital Hall was praised by Strad Magazine as "...exuberant, multi-faceted, ...gripping from first note to last."
Highlights of the most recent seasons include performances with the Beethoven Academy Orchestra, Lutoslawski Chamber Orchestra and Church of St.Louis Orchestra, performances with Vilnius String Quartet and Spokane String Quartet, recital tour in Spain with Polish cellist Rafal Jezierski, performances with Dominican violinist Aisha Syed Castro in Weill Recital Hall in New York, Methuen Hall in Boston and in London UK, performance at the Tedmed conference at the Kennedy Center in Washington DC, as well as solo recitals at the Weill Recital Hall in New York as the winner of the La Gesse Foundation auditions, and recital at the Dame Myra Hess series in Chicago.
The highlights of the 2019/20 season include performances with Dominican violinist Aisha Syed Castro at Carnegie Hall's Zankel Hall, in Chicago and Lima, Peru, recitals in Spain with Polish cellist Rafal Jezierski as well as solo recitals in Philadelphia, Miami, Washington D.C. and New York City.
In 2015, Mr. Labazevitch released his first commercial recording on Delos Music label, to very enthusiastic reviews in Poland, France, Germany and the United States. Fanfare Magazine wrote: "His way with Chopin is fluid and convincing. He plays with a superb control of rubato and has the most beautiful way of melting a phrase." The American Record Guide wrote: "Pianist Labazevitch injects more fire into the two concerto works, rushing the tempos in some passagework to build excitement; orchestra and conductor gamely, calmly follow his lead. Labazevitch is excellent." ConcertoNet wrote, "...he pleasantly refrains from overtaxing Chopin's conclusive Allegro vivace with shimmering grandeur and eloquent precision that could even rival that of Arthur Rubinstein."
Since 2012 Mr Labazevitch has been sharing his passion for teaching with students at the Levine School of Music in Washington D.C.
He is the Co-Artistic Director of the Puerto Rico International Piano Festival, in San Juan as well as the Founder and the Artistic Director of the Kosciuszko Foundation Chopin Piano Competition and Chopin Piano Academy in Washington D.C.


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I love the age of 3 months! It might be not always the easiest to capture, but I like the challenge. Babes are just growing into their personalities and finally are moving from just being this glob of needs to a real person! I mean that nicely, I promise. Luckily, this little lady was such a good sport the whole time! I loved all of her expressions and her adorable little face!! Hope to have this one in front of my camera again soon!!
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I’m based in Maryland, DC and Northern VA but don’t worry, I LOVE to travel.
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What is Coat Funk (Malamute)?
Coat funk frequently establishes in pet breeds with a thick coat or undercoat. Alaskan malamutes are among the more typical breeds to develop this condition due to their thick undercoat. It might provide as progressive fur loss, specifically where your pet’s collar rubs his neck, and after that develop into more comprehensive fur loss anywhere on the body.
The precise cause is unidentified, making treatment an experimentation kind of procedure. Not all dogs react to treatments the very same way which indicates there is no particular treatment procedure for this condition. If you select to treat it, your pet might or might not react to the typical treatments attempted in this medical diagnosis. Picking to not deal with the coat funk is a practical alternative in addition to it does not trigger any kind of systemic disease. Diagnosis of healing will depend on how your pet reacts to the treatment took into location.
Coat funk can trigger your pet to experience partial or total fur loss. If your pet is losing fur, specifically if he is a breed with a thick coat or undercoat, he might be experiencing a case of coat funk.
Signs of Coat Funk (Malamute) in Dogs
Signs of this condition might consist of:
- Progressive loss of hair
- Loss of hair around locations of friction (collar area, tail head area, caudomedial thighs)
- Partial or total alopecia of tail, trunk, forelimbs, head
- Scaling of the skin
- Shallow pyoderma
Systemic indications of disease are seldom kept in mind.
This condition can impact any gender of pet whether undamaged or transformed. The onset of the signs can take place anywhere in between one year of age all the way into the adult years. This condition is known by numerous other names consisting of follicular dysplasia, follicular development dysfunction, hair-cycle arrest, castration-responsive dermatosis, and hyposomatotropism of the adult pet. In the Alaskan malamute, this condition is known as coat funk.
Reasons For Coat Funk (Malamute) in Dogs
Coat funk is frequently seen in dogs with thick undercoats or double coats in addition to mini Poodles. The Pomeranian, Chow Chow, Keeshond, Samoyed, Alaskan Malamute, Siberian Husky and mini and toy Poodle are the most frequently impacted breeds. The reason for this condition is unidentified however total it is progressive, non-inflammatory, gotten alopecia. It has actually been assumed there is a hereditary predisposition connected with the condition associated to an unknown hormone imbalance. It is likewise believed possibly it is connected with the hair roots receptor level of sensitivity level.
Medical Diagnosis of Coat Funk (Malamute) in Dogs
To come to an appropriate medical diagnosis of this condition, your vet will require to dismiss other alopecic conditions. Diagnostic screening will require to be finished to dismiss conditions such as hypothyroidism, hyperadrenocorticism, and hyperestrogenism. Other conditions to dismiss consist of telogen defluxion, sebaceous adenitis, and other follicular dysplasia.
To start her diagnostic procedure, your vet will start by gathering a spoken history from you. She will need to know when your pet’s signs began, how they have actually advanced considering that, if other family pets in the family are experiencing comparable signs, and any other information that might aid with her medical diagnosis. She will continue by carrying out a physical examination on your pet. While his problem might be connected with his skin, she will wish to inspect him over totally in order to look for other synchronised signs he might be experiencing that appear unassociated to the inexperienced expert. She will keep in mind all of his signs as it will help her with her diagnostic procedure.
Lab diagnostic screening will consist generally of blood work and dermatologic screening. A total blood count (CBC) and chemistry panel are generally the very first blood work carried out when doing diagnostic screening. It provides an examination of your pet’s internal organ function and blood levels. If your vet thinks thyroid associated concerns or adrenal concerns, she might then carry out those blood tests which are more particular and for that reason, an entirely various test. Your vet might likewise wish to gather a urine sample from your pet to carry out a urinalysis. This will offer more details on kidney and bladder function.
When it comes to skin screening, there are numerous tests she might wish to carry out in order to come to her medical diagnosis. A skin scraping to dismiss skin termites or parasites is a typical test to run in dogs with fur loss and flaky skin. She might likewise gather a sample of fur and skin to dismiss skin illness such as ringworm. She might advise gathering a skin sample for biopsy in order to look for particular modifications. This can dismiss or verify the condition your vet thinks your pet exists with.
Treatment of Coat Funk (Malamute) in Dogs
Treatment will differ depending upon your pet’s signs. There are various kinds of treatments your vet can provide your pet however each client reacts in a different way. This indicates there is no precise treatment for coat funk. Your vet will begin with the most typical treatment; if your pet does not react, then she will continue to the next treatment to attempt and get a reaction.
If your pet is undamaged, having them purified or neutered is generally the very first treatment recommended. In 50 to 75% of the cases, modifying alone can trigger the hair to grow back. If this is not successful or if the loss of hair started after being neutered/spayed, treatment with melatonin is the next treatment recommended. If this is likewise not successful she will advance with other medications that have actually seen actions in some clients.
Coat funk does not harm your pet’s health; it is more of a cosmetic problem the owner does not like to take a look at. If you select to refrain from doing any treatment, this is an appropriate option for your pet. Nevertheless, if for some factor your pet establishes a secondary skin problem or infection of any type, your vet will send you house with medications to treat it. If your pet’s skin is flaky or flaky, she might send you house with a medicated lotion to use to the impacted locations. If it is all over your pet’s body, she might send you house with a medicated hair shampoo to clear his skin and hair roots. Extra treatments and treatments will be administered and recommended in accordance with your pet’s condition.
Healing of Coat Funk (Malamute) in Dogs
Most of cases of coat funk in dogs reacts to one kind of treatment or another, it simply might take a couple of search for the treatment that works finest for your pet. If he does not react to any kind of treatment, it will not impact his health, he simply might not look really cosmetically enticing. Dogs identified with coat funk live a completely typical life with or without treatment. Diagnosis of healing will be identified by how your pet reacts to treatment.

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Titanium is high strength, low density, and corrosion resistance is the cause of increased use of titanium in industries such as aerospace, chemical, petrochemical, marine oil and gas, power generation, desalination and generally different over the past 40 years.
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It is no longer seen as a new metal or unusual for aerospace applications only, but simply as a high performance material available to design engineers.
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As many of you are already well-aware, it’s allergy season. If you’re like Niala, that means a sore throat and itchy, watery eyes. Maybe you have a runny nose. Or headaches. We’ve got a panel of specialists to take questions and offer tips on how to cope during allergy season.
While New Orleans gears up for Mardi Gras this week, and ultimately, Fat Tuesday (March 8, by the way), allow me to move the culinary wave a few hundred miles to the Northeast - in Low Country - near the Carolinas, for one of my favorite dishes: shrimp and grits.


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Enraged by Trump and energized by the Janus ruling, unions turn to an old familiar tactic.
President Trump has been mostly quiet about the standoff between General Motors and the United Auto Workers. Since he’s known for building hotels and not consensus, that’s probably a good thing. But these labor disputes aren’t going away. Work stoppages have risen sharply in recent years and the number of workers who have been idled is approaching levels not seen since the 1980s.
The U.S. Labor Department reports that there were 20 major strikes in 2018, the most since 2007, and they are growing in size as well as frequency. Some 485,000 people were involved in labor strikes last year, the highest number in 32 years. The walkouts haven’t been limited to a certain industry or region. They’ve involved hospital workers, educators and hotel staff and have taken place in states as diverse as California, Oklahoma and Vermont. While public-sector unions have led the way, their private-sector counterparts have been agitating, too, as GM can attest.
On one level, this isn’t surprising. We’re in the 10th year of an economic expansion and unemployment is at a 50-year low. When labor markets are this tight, employees gain more leverage. Labor unions gamble that management will have a tougher time finding replacement workers in such an environment if their demands aren’t met. But something else may be going on here. In all of 2017 there were just seven major work stoppages in the U.S., the second-lowest number since 1947. Through September of this year, there had already been 20.
Part of this phenomenon can be traced to the 2018 midterm elections. In addition to gaining control of the House, Democrats flipped more than 300 state legislative seats and won gubernatorial races in key states that Mr. Trump had carried in 2016, such as Wisconsin and Michigan. These Democratic victories bolstered Big Labor’s already considerable political clout and mobilized union leaders everywhere.
The other major development was last year’s Supreme Court ruling in Janus v. Afscme, which held that government employees who don’t want to join a union can’t be forced to contribute money to it anyway. Public-sector unions became a major force in politics primarily because of laws and wrongheaded court decisions that allowed them to coerce dues from workers. The Janus ruling was a body blow, and labor leaders responded with work stoppages, expanded recruitment efforts and earnest attempts to frame their activism as a boon for society, not just themselves.
Randi Weingarten of the American Federation of Teachers said last year that her political agenda now extends well beyond the interests of educators. It’s also about “stoking a movement for social justice, for workers’ rights, for women’s rights, for civil rights,” among other causes. The AFT and its sister organization, the National Education Association, have millions of members and thousands of state and local affiliates. Since 2018 they have orchestrated walkouts in at least 10 states and dozens of school districts. When teachers in Los Angeles walked off the job in January of this year, sanctuary protections for illegal immigrants were part of the collective-bargaining negotiations.
These new tactics are currently on display in Chicago, where teachers in the nation’s third-largest school district are striking for the second time since 2012. The union wants higher salaries, of course, but it’s also demanding that any new contract address issues like crime and income inequality. The Wall Street Journal reports that the Chicago Teachers Union “has emphasized social issues during talks” and “wants the city to increase funding for affordable housing and for homeless liaisons to be provided in schools.”
Poverty, homelessness and illegal immigration are real concerns that deserve serious attention, but when public-sector unions want to make them part of contract negotiations over wages and benefits, something else might be going on.
Mike Antonucci, an education journalist who has been writing about teachers unions for decades, speculates that the CTU’s real concern is flagging membership. As the number of students enrolled in Chicago public schools has declined, so has the number of people the school system employs. The “big issue is staffing—more teachers, social workers, counselors, nurses, clinicians, case managers, librarians and restorative justice coordinators and 1,000 additional teaching assistants,” Mr. Antonucci wrote recently. “It is no coincidence that virtually all of these new employees would be eligible for union membership.”
The increase in school disruptions isn’t about poverty or homelessness or even students. It’s about expanding the reach of collective-bargaining agreements that give labor unions access to more taxpayer dollars without voter approval. And it’s about the desperate search for members in a post-Janus world where public-sector unions can no longer bully people into paying them.
This piece originally appeared at The Wall Street Journal (paywall)
Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images

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The current chart pattern has price in the handle of a very short term cup with handle.
Price is currently under the 10 day EMA and the 50 day SMA.
The past three price peaks have been on lower highs, but the chart did not make lower lows.
The down days on Thursday and Friday were on higher volume than the early week up days. The volume is concerning for bulls.
VIX at 16.88 is still very quiet so far. Ending the week about where it started while volatility stayed in a tight range.
The RSI is perfectly neutral at 50.00. A break up or down in the RSI Monday at the close may give a clue for the next swing in direction.
The MACD still has a bullish crossover.
The average trading range has been declining, showing that a short term bottom may be in. (ATR).
Curiously Consumer Staples $XLP when into oversold Friday at the 33 RSI. This could be bullish as $XLP usually outperforms stock market downtrends.
Overall the market and sectors are giving signals for a currently range bound market. Buy weakness and sell into rallies is the current edge in this market environment with no long term trend either way currently.

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List of every famous television writer who has written for Family Guy, listed alphabetically with photos when available. List includes anyone who was or is on the writing staff for Family Guy. Staff writers as well as guest writers for Family Guy are included when available, along with more information about each Family Guy writer. If you're an aspiring writer and a fan of Family Guy, then this writing staff from Family Guy should be studied closely.
This list contains writers like Seth MacFarlane and Richard Matheson.This list helps answer the question, “Who wrote for Family Guy?”

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Studio NL has unveiled the perfect desk for those who love taking naps during their lunch break. When closed, it looks like a normal desk with plenty of space for a computer, but fold out the sides, a cozy bed is revealed, complete with flat panel display should you want to catch up on your favorite Netflix series. Continue reading to see the entire conversion process.
Most old jet wither away at aircraft graveyards, but MotoArt's design team specializes at giving them second life, or at least parts. The beds, tables and desks you see above are all sourced from 747 engine nacelle cowlings, DC-10 cowlings, C-124 cargo plane floors, DC-9 rear stabilizers and lots more. Our favorite? Definitely the 747 engine office table. Click here to view the first image in this week's funny Facebook status updates gallery. Continue reading for a viral video of autonomous drones that can actually build a bridge.
Not just any coffee table, this Millennium Falcon creation by Richard Riley at Tom Spina Designs is most certainly a Star Wars fanatic's dream come true. Unfortunately, a very wealthy fan contacted Tom Spina Designs and had one of these custom made, so only one exists. There were absolutely no details spared, as it features exact replicas of the asteroids in the film, a painted Hasbro Millennium Falcon and a TIE Fighter on its tail. Click here to view the first image in this week's funny school pictures gallery. Continue reading for a viral video of a weatherman pronouncing Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch without breaking a sweat.
Ever wonder just how strong a coffee table made of bulletproof glass really is? Well, so did Ben Nelson, and his latest project shows us just that. "A round ball actually creates a very small area of impact against a flat object, which means it reaches amazingly high PSI (pounds per square inch) of impact force. The ball cracked the glass, creating an interesting spider-crack pattern. The crack is INSIDE the glass. The top surface is still smooth to the touch. You won't cut yourself on it, and it still makes a good writing surface and place to set a cup of coffee," said Ben Nelson. Click here to view the first image in this week's geek life gallery. Continue reading for a viral video of a girl who takes the crown of champion pizza box folder.
This may not be the first Star Wars Millennium Falcon bed to surface online, but it's the only one you'll be able to buy. Pottery Barn Kids is offering a twin-size bed in the style of the pod on the side of the Millennium Falcon, at the hefty price of $4,000. It's made from solid hardwood, and then hand-painted, measuring 45.5 x 108.25 x 45.4-inches. Now if only the company started making AT-AT Walker bunk beds. Continue reading for more pictures and information.
If Bruce Wayne had a non-traditional bookshelf, it'd probably look something like this, or so we think. This particular example was created by designer Fahmi Sani of Fiction Furniture, and they come in two models: aDark Knight version shaped like the modern version of the Batman logo, along with a classic version of the famed symbol. Unfortunately, there aren't any secret rooms hiding behind these walls. Continue reading for more cool bookshelf designs that geeks would love.
Forget traditional computer desks, MWE Lab's Emperor LX Workstation looks like something straight from a science fiction. Featuring, 3 included monitors with support for up to 5, a BOSE surround sound system for gaming / Netflix marathons, a rotating base, laptop stand, energy drink holder, a stationary shelf and much more. Unfortunately, you'll have to shell out at least $20,000 for the base model. Continue reading for another video and more information.
Forget normal sofa beds, the DOC Sofa Bunk Bed, created by the design team at Clei, transforms from sitting to sleeping space in minutes. This is possible due to a built-in mechanism that is hidden from plain view, but quickly snaps into into place in 30-seconds or less, complete with a ladder for easy upstairs access. How much does it cost? Well, there isn't an official MSRP, but you know what they say..."if you have to ask, then you probably can't afford it." Continue reading for another video and more pictures.
Till Konneker knew that space is a luxury when living in the city, so he decided to make use of what little was available in his apartment by creating the "Living Cube". It looks like a home entertainment center from afar, but in addition to storing your television, this handcrafted cube has a bed up top, bookshelves, and even a closet / storage space inside. Now for really tight spaces, a toilet / shower equipped version might be necessary. Continue reading for another video and more pictures.
Forget building miniature toy sets, the EverBlock system lets you use life-sized LEGO bricks to build real desks, tables and more. With four different stackable pieces - a full-sized 12" brick, a half-sized 6" brick, a one-quarter-sized 3" block, and a 12" finishing cap, you can create build practical objects that not only look cool, but are structurally sound, without the use of any tools. Continue reading for more pictures and information.

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RedBrick Sees 100% Growth in Coverage with New Clients
RedBrick Health Corporation, a Minneapolis-based health technology company, is again touting its fast-paced growth.
The company develops for large, self-insured businesses a variety of employee wellness programs promoting healthy behavior with health assessments, social media interaction, and reward incentives.
It said Tuesday that its client roster has expanded-resulting in a 100 percent increase in the number of individuals covered by its services during the last six months. The company said it has seen 600 percent growth during the past two years.
Among its newest clients are ABB, a Switzerland-based provider of power and automation technologies; Seagate, a Cupertino, California-based hard drive and digital storage solution provider; and Serco, a Reston, Virginia-based provider of IT services to the federal government.
“With RedBrick's innovative, data-driven platform, strong rates of employee engagement, and a demonstrated return on investment, it was clear that they were the right partner to help us achieve significant savings on our company's overall health care expenditures,” Phil Lloyd, ABB human resources manager for North America, said in a statement.
RedBrick Health has grown at a rapid pace. It said in May that it had added 50 employees during the first half of the year. And the company said in August that it had raised $5 million in a financing round-in addition to $5 million that the company raised earlier this year. The company reportedly intends to go public eventually.


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Bring back Black Star, please.
Sitting down with Rolling Stone, Talib Kweli gave a new (hopefully solid) date for the release of his sixth studio album Prisoner Of Conscious... April 23rd. Four years in the making, Prisoner of Conscious represents a more nuanced selection of songs, which feature guests including Kendrick Lamar, Nelly and Busta Rhymes. It retains the live
This week, Mister Cee dedicates his Throwback At Noon segment on Hot97 to Talib Kweli and Mos Def. Check the hour long mix of Black Star tracks and solo cuts below. DOWNLOAD: Mister Cee' PREVIOUS: Slick Rick & Doug E. Fresh | LL Cool J | Biggie, Jay-Z or Nas Mix
A little bit ago the legendary hip hop showcase celebrated almost being legal enough to drink, and threw an event in Downtown Los Angeles' Nokia Theatre with special guest Mos D...er... Yasiin Bey and Talib Kweli. Props to LAUNFD for the footage.
Live and direct from Le Bataclan in France. Shouts to the homie Spintelect who is currently spinning for Talib Kweli on tour.
During a sit down with Hypebeast, Yasiin Bey gives an honest update on the status of his next album with Talib Kweli. We are in the studio all the time and we will continue putting out songs on a regular basis. I appreciate the anticipation. Making an album is very time-consuming and requires lots of
While I was in the Complex offices last week a guy walked right past me, and in my head I asked myself "Is that ego Trip's Brent Rollins?" Turns out that it was, as he's the Art Director of the magazine. Revisiting his ego Trip roots, Brent revealed that we was the mind behind the
Vital Films is behind the latest visual experience from Kweli and Mos Def. Check some behind-the-scenes footage of their performance at Belly Up Aspen last month and Kweli talking about what we can expect this year.
“Little Brother” Backed by the best backing band in late night television today, Yasiin Bey Mos Def and Talib Kweli hit Jimmy Fallon's stage to perform a few cuts, including one from their mixtape Aretha Franklin... where the hell is that? SHAKE UPDATE: After the jump I've also included ?uestlove's story about how Dilla crafted
Second verse, same as the first. Talib Kweli and Mos Def (yeah, I'm not gonna call him Yasiin Bey anymore) drops the second freebie off their upcoming mixtape, now titled Aretha Franklin. DOWNLOAD: Black Star - You Already Knew (prod. Oh No) | Mediafire PREVIOUS: Black Star – Fix Up (prod. Madlib)
Mos Def Yasiin Bey and Talib Kweli are Black Star, and to kick off Black Friday they drop the first single from their upcoming album, set to drop... let's say... before Detox. Give or take a few millennia. [audio:http://www.2dopeboyz.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Black_Star-Fix_Up-2dope.mp3] PURCHASE: Black Star – Fix Up (prod. Madlib) [via iTunes]
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Hi there, what happens if I Add 2 emails for the same event in HivePress/Emails? Will both emails be sent if that event happens, or just one? I am really curious about this.
I haven’t tested this, but if I remember correctly the function just fetches the first of the emails assigned to an event, so the most recent email will be used.
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LONDON (Reuters) - British software company Sage Group is evaluating potential strategic options for its North American payments business, including a sale, it said on Wednesday.
The firm, which was responding to recent media speculation, said there can be no certainty that the evaluation will lead to any transaction.
Shares in Sage closed Tuesday at 619.5 pence, valuing the group at 6.7 billion pounds ($8.48 billion).
($1 = 0.7902 pounds)
Reporting by James Davey; editing by Kate Holton


UPDATED: 5 Things You Need To Know Today in Framingham: Tuesday, March 14, 2023
1 A nor-easter is hitting MetroWest today into Wednesday. As of 6:45 a.m. it is still rain, but heavy snow is forecasted with possible 60 mile per hour winds.
The National Weather Service in Boston has called a Winter Storm warning through 8 a.m. on Wednesday.
Framingham Public Schools has called for an early release today.
There are also several postponements and cancellations including the annual meeting of the Framingham History Center.
UPDATED: The Memorial Building and the City’s libraries will close today at 1 p.m.
A parking emergency ban starts at 7 p.m. and ends at 7 a.m. March 15.
2. CITY OF FRAMINGHAM meetings (remote unless otherwise noted):
- Framingham Council on Aging at 1:30 p.m. CANCELLED
- Framingham School Committee: Climate Change, Env., & Sustainability Subcommittee at 4:30 p.m. CANCELLED
- Framingham Board of Health at 7 p.m.
- Framingham Parks and Recreation Commission CANCELLED
- Team Framingham at 7 p.m. CANCELLED
- Framingham City Council: Finance Subcommittee CANCELLED
- Framingham School Committee: Finance & Operations Subcommittee CANCELLED
- Framingham Historic District Commission at 7:30 p.m. CANCELLED
3. Framingham Superintendent of Schools Bob Tremblay announced yesterday that Framingham High will gets its 5th principal since 2014, as Carrie Banach will retire. Supt. Tremblay has decided to give the job to acting principal Amy Gerade with no formal search.
One of the nine elementary schools will now have a new principal and a new vice principal for the 2023-24 school year.
4. Today is Equal Pay Day and National Pi Day
5. The Framingham Public Library kicks off its book madness today.


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Ranbir Kapoor Shares Twinkle Khanna's Note For Hubby Akshay Kumar In Her New Book
During the launch of her book The Legend Of Lakshmi Prasad, Twinkle took the opportunity to thank her family and friends for their support, Giving a special mention to husband Akshay Kumar, she said that he is more proud of her work than anyone ever has. “This book is dedicated to him. He is my biggest cheerleader, my greatest support. He is a man who takes more pride in my work than anyone ever has, including my mother who is all the time kind of… Like somebody came up to her and said, ‘Your daughter is a good writer’ and she shouted and said, ‘This junglee?!’ So, I am very fortunate to have this man with me,” Twinkle said.

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HOW MICROBES WORK
Microbes function in a variety of ways to enhance soil structure and improve plant growth. By breaking down both natural and synthetic materials in the soil they create a source of food for plants, they make airborne nitrogen available to plants, engage in photosynthesis and produce antibiotics.
Dead micro-organisms add large amounts of humus to the soil. Minerals necessary for plant growth can be absorbed through the roots only after they have been converted to ions. Microbes create ions by breaking down complex substances into simple structures. It may be argued that chemical fertilizers are converted into ions instantly when they dissolve in the soil's moisture. This is true. However, it should be noted that these compounds do nothing to build and maintain healthy soil. On the contrary; over a period of time, they acidify the soil making it inhospitable to living organisms. The soil then loses its ability to retain moisture, drain properly and resist erosion. Chemical fertilisers also do nothing to strengthen the soil to withstand pests and diseases.
NATURE'S REMINERALISATION PROJECT
During an Ice Age, up to one-third of the Earth's surface may be covered by glaciers grinding boulders to dust. The streams carrying the run off are thick with pulverized rock, and wind storms encircling the planet are heavy with dust. This is, in fact, a periodic global remineralisation project carried out by Mother Nature.
It is about 10,000 years since the last major Ice Age. During this period (relatively short in geologic terms), our soil has become impoverished and exhausted owing to increasingly intensive farming, the use of chemical fertilisers and our failure to maintain plenty of fresh minerals and organic matter in it. Even though there is still mineral material in the soil, the nutrients that are accessible to micro-organisms are few.
Tiny microbes are capable of extracting useful mineral nutrition only from a thin surface layer of rocks, grains of sand and other particles in the soil. This is why the super-fine dust provided by glaciers and flooding rivers makes such a difference to the lands affected by them. The surface area of these finely ground powders is far greater even than beach sand, thus making huge amounts of broad spectrum of minerals available to hungry micro-organisms. When these little creatures are well-fed, they multiply at an unbelievable rate, the organic matter and nutrients in the soil are increased accordingly, and your garden grows.
Since ancient times, rocks and rock dust have been a part of agriculture. But, with our growing reliance on science since the mid-nineteenth century, the use of 'natural' methods of farming has declined. Recently, however, with revived interest in organic practices, rock has found its way back into gardening and agriculture around the world. In Switzerland, rock dust has been available for decades from the factory of Hans Rutz. His success has been phenomenal. What was originally a by-product of his rock-grinding operation is now his main business. In Austria, Italy and Germany there are government remineralization projects underway to reverse the damage to forests from acid rain. It is suspected by some researchers that it is not pollution damage which is killing the trees, but rather malnutrition, which has weakened them to the point that they are unable to survive adverse conditions. Numerous experiments in Europe, Asia, the United States, Australia and New Zealand have demonstrated the efficacy of using minerals to rejuvenate the soil by dramatically increasing the number of micro-organisms in it, thus making more nutrients available to plantlife.
Remineralization may not show immediate results, but be patient. On severely damaged soil it can take as much as one or two full seasons for micro-organisms to be replenished and to begin to make a difference in growth of crops. On the other hand, rock dust combined with compost or green nature has been known to show quick and dramatic results.
So, give it a try. Remineralize now; get your microbes stoned, and watch your garden grow.
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MANILA, Sept. 28 (Xinhuanet) -- A total of 250 million pesos (4.46million US dollars) was funded to address the potential bird flu threat to the Philippines, the Department of Agriculture said Wednesday.
Agriculture Secretary Domingo Panganiban told the ABS-CBN news channel that the fund from the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office is tasked to establish the preparedness system to address bird flu.
Fearing the spread of the fatal virus through migratory birds, the agriculture department would allocate 20 million pesos from the total fund to set up checkpoints to prevent the movement of chicken in captivity or migratory birds, Panganiban said.
According the secretary, the department has enforced the tighter surveillance of illegal trade of exotic birds in the southern islands bordering the bird-flu affected countries such as Indonesia.
On the other hand, the monitoring system has been also under way for the domestic fowls and migratory birds in the critical areas, he added.
Jean-Marc Olive, World Health Organization (WHO) representativeto the Philippines earlier also said that although remaining free of bird flu, the country has proposed a good preparedness plan to address the potential threat.
The WHO, for its part, will facilitate the exchange of information and development of standards and guidelines on how to deal with bird flu-stricken animals and people, he said.
Meanwhile, the Southeast Asian countries' Red Cross and Red Crescent societies agreed on Tuesday at a Manila-host conference to create a regional disaster management committee to prepare responses to such disasters as bird flu.
The delegations also reached a consensus to set up a disaster management training center in the Philippines, allowing experts toshare experiences in disaster management, train officials, examinehow to cut red tape and allow faster relief and rehabilitation efforts, the conference said in a statement.
Official statistics show that at least 65 including 40 in Vietnam have been killed by the H5N1 strain of bird flu since the virus first broke out to the poultry populations in Asia in 2003. Enditem


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A business structure is a legal framework in which a business operates. It is the organization of the business, including its ownership, management, and operation. The most common business structures are sole proprietorship, partnerships, limited liability companies (LL Cs), and corporations.
The type of business structure you choose will determine what kind of tax you will pay, how much paperwork you will have to fill out, and your personal liability if something goes wrong. It is important to choose The Right Business Structure for your company because it can have lasting implications for your business.
The right business structures
There are a few things you should take into account when determining what business structure is best for your company. To know this, let us discuss some of the main business structures:
A sole proprietorship is a business owned and operated by a single individual. The owner is personally responsible for all aspects of the business, including debts and liabilities. This structure offers several advantages, including simplicity, flexibility, and low cost.
Another advantage of a sole proprietorship is that the owner has complete control over the business. The owner can make all decisions about the direction of the company and how it is run.
There are a few factors to consider when determining the best business structure for your company. First, you’ll need to decide if you want to go into business alone or with partners. If you have partners, you’ll need to decide how much control each partner will have and what role they will play in the company. Each type of business structure has its own advantages and disadvantages.
Limited Liability Company (LL C)
An LL C, or limited liability company, is a business structure that can combine the best features of a corporation and a partnership. An LL C has the liability protection of a corporation, but it also has the flexibility and tax benefits of a partnership. If you’re starting a business with one or more partners, an LLC is often the best choice. In addition, profits and losses can be allocated among members in any way that they agree upon.
There are several business structures to choose from when incorporating your company. The most common are sole proprietorship, partnerships, limited liability companies, and corporations. The best structure for your business depends on a variety of factors, including the size and scope of your business, the amount of liability you’re willing to assume, and the level of taxes you’re comfortable paying.
There are many business structures to choose from when starting a business, but the S-corporation is often the best choice for small businesses. The S-corporation is a pass-through entity, which means that the business itself is not taxed on its income. Instead, the owners of the S-corporation are taxed on their personal income from the business. This structure also offers liability protection for the owners of the business.
Another benefit of an S-corporation is that it can help you raise capital by selling shares of stock in the company. And, if your company ever goes public, it will already be structured as an S-corp.
Thus, the best business structure for your company depends on many factors. These include the size and scope of your business, your industry, and your goals. The most important thing is to choose a structure that will allow you to grow and succeed.

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- The Justice Department agreed at the last minute to begin turning over key evidence related to the former special counsel Robert Mueller’s findings in the obstruction-of-justice case to the House Judiciary Committee.
- The move comes one day before the House was expected to hold Attorney General William Barr in contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with a subpoena for the unredacted Mueller report and its underlying evidence.
- “Given our conversations with the Department, I will hold the criminal contempt process in abeyance for now,” House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler said in a statement.
- But he added that if the DOJ withholds “important information” from the committee, lawmakers will have “no choice but to enforce our subpoena in court and consider other remedies.”
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The Justice Department agreed Monday to begin complying with a congressional subpoena for the unredacted Mueller report and its underlying evidence.
The move came one day before House Democrats were preparing to hold Attorney General William Barr in contempt of Congress for refusing to meet their demands.
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler’s office said in a statement that the DOJ will begin turning over key evidence related to the former special counsel Robert Mueller’s obstruction-of-justice case to the committee on Monday. The documents will be made available to all members of the judiciary committee.
“These documents will allow us to perform our constitutional duties and decide how to respond to the allegations laid out against the President by the Special Counsel,” Nadler said in his statement.
“Given our conversations with the Department, I will hold the criminal contempt process in abeyance for now,” he added. “We have agreed to allow the Department time to demonstrate compliance with this agreement. If the Department proceeds in good faith and we are able to obtain everything that we need, then there will be no need to take further steps.”
But he noted that if the department withholds “important information” from the committee, lawmakers will have “no choice but to enforce our subpoena in court and consider other remedies.”
Nadler did not say anything in his statement about a scheduled contempt vote against the former White House counsel Don McGahn, who also refused to comply with the committee’s subpoena for documents and testimony at the White House’s direction.
The DOJ has been engaged in a protracted tug-of-war with House Democrats since the redacted Mueller report was released in April. Mueller did not recommend that President Donald Trump or anyone on his campaign be charged with conspiracy related to Russia’s interference in the 2016 election. But prosecutors documented a slew of meetings and contacts between Trump associates and individuals linked to the Russian government, many of which contained significant redactions.
In the obstruction thread, Mueller declined to make a “traditional prosecutorial judgment” on whether to charge Trump with obstruction of justice, citing DOJ guidelines that say a sitting president cannot be indicted. But prosecutors laid out an extensive roadmap of evidence against Trump and emphasised that if they had confidence Trump did not commit a crime, they would have said so. They also indicated that it was up to Congress to further investigate whether Trump had committed impeachable offenses.
Nadler has butted heads with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in recent weeks over whether to launch an impeachment inquiry. He’s pushed Pelosi on the matter twice so far, most recently during a meeting last week between senior Democrats. But Pelosi shot him down both times. At last week’s meeting, she responded that she didn’t want to see Trump impeached, she wanted to see him “in prison.”
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It's that time of the year again, where we get to share our favorite quilts with fellow bloggers, inspire and get inspired. Blogger's Quilt Festival has started!!woot!!woot!!Thanks Amy, for hosting this amazing Festival again!!!.
So, I'm entering this year with my latest quilt "by sea or by Land", a quilt pattern chosen by my mother to be given as gift to my newborn lovely niece.
I can't stress enough, how difficult this quilt was, even before starting working on it. My mother is a visyal-type, which means that she wants to make something as she sees it. So, when she saw for the first time the By Sea or By Land Quilt Pattern by Lunden Designs she fell in love with it. Our arguments were monumental about how the grey sashing would not be appropriate for a baby girl (my point of view). (I so wish that everyone would have to argue about "so important" stuff:D). So, since she insisted so much on the grey sashing, I went and bought white sashing (typical me!!). I didn't tell her though, I waited for the fabrics to arrive, and then reveal my big secret.
We ordered 7 different prints from the amazing fabric line "Storyboek II" by Jay-Cyn Designs, for the front side and binding, and for the back side we chose to go with piecing (at least I convinced her on that!!--which was new to me also). So, for the backside we chose Pure Organic Solids Prepared for Dye by Robert Kaufmann and 1/2'' yard of Patchwork from Storyboek II. It was gonna look amazing!
When the fabrics arrived, she came over to see them. My secret was revealed!!She was so furious with my white-sashing decision, the same evening I ordered Mod Solids Shroom for the sashing and waited again for the new fabric to arrive.
I had fallen in love with this quilt pattern when I first saw it too, I never told my mama though. And, when we were first looking on quilt patterns, I "accidentally" landed on the pattern's page and showed her this quilt pattern first!! Accidents do happen!!!!???? ;)
Anyway, I love this quilt pattern, cause it involves curve piecing. It was something completely new and intimidating to me. Now, after this quilt, I can't tell you that I'm hooked on curve piecing, but I do feel more confident. But I can tell you this!! I've missed/misplaced almost 200 pins! After this quilt, they've magically disappeared :D Should I think of quilt heaven? I don't know.
Another reason why I love this quilt, is because it shouts out for pebble quilting. I've loved this quilt method a long time now, but never tried it before. And when I saw this pattern, I thought that it would look really nice. I didn't know though how time and thread consuming it is. After I think it was 10 bobbins and almost 6 hours of quilting, I knew.
I knew that this gift would be priceless. This little quilt would be treasured for life. And when we gave it to my cousin, I was so happy when I saw the reaction on their faces when seeing it. I remember my cousin asking me, hey Eleni, you didn't do all those circles right? And I was like! dahh!! first of all they're not circles, they are pebbles and yes! I DID them!
Now, do head over and check all those beautiful quilts made by fellow bloggers out. Thank you for stopping by!!


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"My Brilliant Friend"
I started watching "My Brilliant Friend" when I was in Italy, but since I don't speak fluent Italian, I didn't understand much of what I saw. The costumes were beautiful - they showed a stylish Naples lead character flaunting the fashions of the times. I had Netflix and HBO through my Amazon account, and started watching the subtitled Season 1, and Season 2 episodes as they came out. I started reading the Neapolitan Novels of Elena Ferrante that the series was based on (the first book pictured), and I am now on the 3rd novel, thanks to my library (before it closed) and my local bookstore (they deliver). Highly recommended. Great acting, Beautiful to watch. Very slow, moving, and thoughtful.


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Dry Docks Department
June 1903, an amalgamation between C. S. Swan & Hunter Ltd. and the neighbouring firm of Wigham Richardson & Company Ltd., operating the Neptune Shipyard and Engine Works at Walker formed the Company of Swan, Hunter & Wigham Richardson, Ltd. The new Company acquired a controlling interest in the Wallsend Slipway & Engineering Company Ltd., marine engineers and ship repairers, situated some half a mile down-river to the east. Later in the same year the Tyne Pontoons & Dry Docks Company Ltd., whose installations lay between the Wallsend West Yard and Neptune Works, was purchased by the new company, to form what became to be known as the Dry Docks Department. This latter acquisition gave the company an unbroken river frontage of some 4,000 feet, and works covering nearly 80 acres. The 1903 amalgamation enabled the firm to contract for and build the famous ‘Mauretania’ which held the Blue Riband for the fastest crossing of the Atlantic, for 22 years. Not only was the Company now able to deal with all aspects of shipbuilding activity, namely, the design and construction of the hulls and machinery installations, but was able to concern itself with the repairs, overhauls and renewals necessary to keep ships in the highest condition to meet the demands of sea-going commerce, which 'tolerates no make-shift'. It was at this time that the works of Swan, Hunter & Wigham Richardson Ltd., began to take form and appearance which they kept for the next fifty years.
After the formation of ' Swan, Hunter & Wigham Richardson, Ltd.' in 1903 the firm went forward from strength to strength. In 1912, the company acquired Barclay, Curle & Company Ltd., shipbuilders, repairers and engineers on the River Clyde. During two world wars, the company contributed the full extent of its power to the construction, repair and conversion of all types of tonnage, naval and merchant to meet the ever increasing demands of these emergencies.
Between the wars, when many shipbuilding businesses succumbed to the difficult economic conditions prevailing at that time, the Company continued to trade. By keen and competitive prices, by keeping abreast of and often sponsoring the latest technical developments and by the pursuit of forward looking policies by the Directors, the Company maintained its position in the vanguard of shipbuilding enterprise. With the conclusion of the second world war, when it became apparent that the shipbuilding industry in Britain was about to embark upon a massive replacement programme of shipping lost in that conflict, it also became clear that the layout and equipment of the shipyards would be inadequate if the Company were to remain at the forefront.


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An ideal option for those looking for a more relaxed and modern ceramic workspace.
In my studio there are a number of shared workspaces available for those who are familiar with the ceramic process, don't need hands-on instruction and feel confident working independently.
It's a great opportunity to explore your ceramic hobby in the company of other ceramists. The benefit of working with others, is inspiring and stimulating.
The Studio is equipped – among others – with a large electric kiln, a slab roller, a spray booth, 2 electric pottery wheels, and a myriad of hand-building tools. And for more inspiration, you'll find a wide assortment of magazines and books on ceramics. And in our fully equipped kitchen you can even prepare your own lunch if you like.
Materials such as clay, pigments and glazes are not included, but clay can be purchased for an extra fee. We will take care of the firing so you don’t have to bother with loading and unloading the kiln. You pay a small fee for the bisque and glaze firing.
You can choose to rent the studio for one, two or three days a week. There is a one month minimum commitment.
Open Studio days are:
Mondays from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesdays from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesdays from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
If you don't have the required skills yet, you're more than welcome to join one of my ceramic classes or sign up for one of my workshops.
Interested? Please contact me for more information.


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California was slammed by yet another atmospheric river on Sunday night, bringing heavy rains and damaging winds to areas that have already seen heavy precipitation over the past weeks.
In the face of yet more fierce storms predicted for this week that could lead to more flooding, landslides and power failures, Gov. Gavin Newsom asked President Biden to declare an emergency to help with California’s storm response. The combination of runoff from the New Year’s Eve storm and Wednesday’s bomb cyclone has saturated soils across the region, as burn scars in the Santa Cruz Mountains, North Bay highlands and coastal region south of Big Sur struggle to absorb the excess moisture.
The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch lasting through Tuesday that covers the entire Bay Area, Sacramento Valley and Monterey Bay to account for the upcoming storms. A high wind warning was issued for the Bay Area and Central Coast, from Cloverdale in northern Sonoma County to the southern Monterey County border, until 4 p.m. Monday. The entire Bay Area and Central Coast are at moderate risk of excessive rainfall Monday, the weather service said.
Bay Area highways blocked due to flooding, landslides | 11:35 a.m.
Here’s a list of road closures due to weather in the Bay Area as of 11 a.m., according to the California Highway Patrol and 511 SF Bay:
State Route 84 between Niles Canyon Road and Pleasanton Sunol Road in Fremont; all lanes are blocked in both directions due to flooding and a landslide.
Westbound State Route 37 between Atherton Avenue and Highway 101 in Novato; all lanes are blocked due to flooding.
Highway 121 between Creek Bridge and State Route 12 in Napa; all lanes are blocked in both directions due to flooding
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Northbound and southbound State Route 17 at Glenwood Drive in Los Gatos; northbound right lane is open; northbound left lane is blocked due to a landslide; all lanes are blocked on the southbound side.
Sierra mountains predicted to get up to 3 feet of snow
The winter storm is expected to drop 1 to 3 feet of snow over the Sierra mountains Monday night into Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service. Just before 9 a.m. Monday, the UC Berkeley Central Sierra Snow Lab, located at Donner Pass, reported 12.6 inches of “rain-soaked new snow.”
Evacuation orders for Pajaro River area of Monterey County
“If you are in an Evacuation Order Zone quickly and calmly evacuate,” the agency said. The order applies to the following regions:
- South of Riverside Road; North of San Juan Road; East of Reiter Berry Farms; West of Murphy Crossing Road
- South of Pajaro River; North of the Union Pacific Railroad; East of Allison Road
- South of the Pajaro River; North of Matiasevich Lane; east of the Union Pacific Railroad; West of Allison Road
- South of Pajaro River; North of Salinas Road; East of Union Pacific Railroad; West de Salinas Road
- South of Bishop Street; North of Union Pacific Railroad; East of Allison Road; West of Union Pacific Railroad
- South of Pajaro River; North of Trafton Road; East of McGowan Road; West of Highway 1
- South of Pajaro River/McGowan Road; North of Bluff Road/Jensen Road; East of Pajaro River; West of Highway 1
Santa Cruz forecast: More rain, 50 mph winds expected tonight | 11:16 a.m.
Moderate rain bands will gradually clear out by 2 p.m. this afternoon, giving a brief break for residents dealing with floodwaters from the San Lorenzo river and nearby streams that are filled to the brim. Water levels will likely continue to rise as runoff from nearby roads and Highway 17 filters into the Santa Cruz Mountains.
Another round of rain will then begin rolling in tonight after 8 p.m. This round will host isolated thunderstorms that will bring brief bursts of strong winds gusting to 50 mph and downpours between half an inch to three quarters of an inch. Because of their isolated nature, these thunderstorms will bring on-and-off rain to residents in the Santa Cruz Mountains, with dry-periods between each storm lasting anywhere from a few minutes to a couple of hours. These “garden-variety” thunderstorms will last through Tuesday morning.
Moderate rain bands will gradually clear out by 2 p.m. this afternoon, giving a brief break for residents dealing with floodwaters from the San Lorenzo river and nearby streams that are filled to the brim.
Satellite images show storms arriving tonight and Tuesday
As California continues to get battered by the latest atmospheric river, the next round of storms is already traveling across the Pacific towards the state’s coast, according to a post from the Bay Area National Weather Service. The post showed satellite imagery of lightning flashes due to arrive later tonight and Tuesday.
As the #AtmoshpericRiver continues to move through the Bay Area and Central Coast we’re also watching the next round of storms farther west. Here’s a satellite loop showing all of the lightning flashes. These storms arrive later tonight and Tuesday. #cawx pic.twitter.com/ZXPN7ag8gp
— NWS Bay Area 🌉 (@NWSBayArea) January 9, 2023
Westbound State Route 37 in Marin closed due to flooding | 10:55 a.m.
State Route 37 westbound in Marin is closed between Atherton Avenue and US-101 due to roadway flooding, according to a post from the California Highway Patrol. The agency is asking motorists to use Atherton Avenue to access US-101 and that they “do not attempt to go through the closure.” It did not have an expected reopening time.
Flood advisory in effect for S.F., South Bay, East Bay
A flood advisory was issued for San Francisco, South Bay and East Bay regions through Monday 4 p.m., according to a Bay Area National Weather Service post. Minor flooding and the flooding of highways, streets and underpasses are expected, the post said.
A warning is issued when a hazardous weather event is imminent or currently occurring. An advisory is for a less serious weather event that is likely to happen or already happening. A watch is issued when the risk of a hazardous weather event has increased significantly, but details aren’t yet fully known about when and where. You can see all the weather advisories currently in effect in California using this tool.
Flood Advisory Now in Effect until 4 PM PST This Afternoon. https://t.co/smoizk28d0 #CAwx pic.twitter.com/XB19q9PhnE
— NWS Bay Area 🌉 (@NWSBayArea) January 9, 2023
Flood ravages Santa Cruz County bridge
Heavy floods caused the Via del Sol Bridge to collapse, cutting off one pathway to Browns Valley Road, a private, one-lane artery linking small neighborhoods in the Santa Cruz Mountains. As of 10:30 a.m. Monday morning crews were headed out to a backup bridge, Las Colinas, a small span over a creek that also feeds into the Browns Valley area. Last week workers cleared debris from the channel to prevent it from flooding the banks, county spokesperson Jason Hoppin said, noting that crews will resume that cleanup effort today to protect surrounding homes.
The Browns Valley Road Bridge at Via Del Sol has been damaged in Santa Cruz County. Our crews responded and made contact with people who live in the area. The alternative route is Las Colinas Drive. #CaWx @sccounty pic.twitter.com/cCbtt9UVb9
— CAL FIRE CZU (@CALFIRECZU) January 9, 2023
Soquel Village inundated with floodwater
Soquel Village in Santa Cruz County was inundated with water Monday morning, leaving several shops and restaurants with flood damage.
Business owners had stacked sandbags in doorways, most of them left from previous storms over recent weeks. Still, water seeped into buildings as people used brooms to fend it off.
The area remained under a mandatory evacuation order.
Soquel Village in Santa Cruz County flooded this morning, leaving shops and restaurants soggy (video from the folks at El Chipotle Taqueria) pic.twitter.com/a35iTd8EMf
— Kurtis Alexander (@kurtisalexander) January 9, 2023
Monterey County offering transportation and medical treatment
Residents in the Pajaro area who need transportation or medical treatment should go to the Pajaro Valley Golf Course at 967 Salinas Road, according to the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office.
“High avalanche danger” expected in greater Lake Tahoe area through Wednesday
The Central Sierra Nevada Mountains between Yuba Pass and Ebbetts Pass, including the greater Lake Tahoe area, is under an avalanche warning until Wednesday 7 a.m., according to an early Monday morning notice.
Southbound State Route 17 closed due to landslide | 10:01 a.m.
Southbound State Route 17 south of Glenwood Drive is closed due to a landslide, according to a post from the Santa Cruz California Highway Patrol.
Traffic alert 🚨 road closure Southbound SR-17 south of Glenwood Dr. Slide is blocking the roadway pic.twitter.com/lvAcjrhfLT
— CHP Santa Cruz (@CHPscrz) January 9, 2023
San Lorenzo River floods Santa Cruz homes and roads
Several homes and roads were under water in the Felton Grove area of the Santa Cruz Mountains as the San Lorenzo River spilled its banks Monday morning, inundated by relentless rain showers over the weekend.
Intense rains had caused the river that runs through the mountains into the city of Santa Cruz to flood earlier than anticipated. It continued to rise as of 8 a.m. Monday. Hoods of cars and the upper halves of garages peered over pools of muddy water, which had submerged trees to the point that only their branches stuck out. Read more about the intense weather in Santa Cruz here.
More than 16,000 without power in the Bay Area | 9:46 a.m.
About 16,095 Pacific Gas & Electric customers in the Bay Area are without power as of Monday 9 a.m., according to PG&E spokesperson Tamar Sarkissian.
Affected customers include:
- 8,413 in the North Bay
- 4,771 in the Peninsula
- 2,076 in the East Bay
- 748 in the South Bay
- 87 in San Francisco
Daniel Swain: Central Coast, SoCal at greatest risk of flooding today, Tuesday
Parts of southern California and the central coast will be at the greatest risk of flooding, with one or two more significant storms between now and the end of the week, said UCLA climate scientist Daniel Swain at a live office hours event Monday morning. Though the storms aren’t “extremely strong,” saturated soils mean that moderate storms can still cause significant runoff and flooding, Swain said.
The current wet spell is “remarkable in its intensity, but certainly not the most extreme we’ve seen historically,” Swain said. California is susceptible to occasional but severe flood events, Swain said.
“In this drought era, a lot of folks in California may have forgotten just how significant the storms can get at times, how much water can fall from the sky over a relatively short period of time,” Swain said.
It can be difficult to talk about the risk of severe flooding in the midst of severe drought, Swain said. But there is potential to “fight droughts with floods” such as by redirecting some of these flood flows as they occasionally occur to recharge depleted Central Valley groundwater,” Swain said.
Swain and co-researcher Xingying Huang have found that climate change is increasing the risk of a California megaflood, what they’ve dubbed “Arkstorm 2.0.” But the current storm, though severe, “is not at the top end of the range of what is plausible in this part of the world, especially in a warming climate,” Swain said Monday.
“This is neither as intense nor as long in duration nor as widespread as the kind of events that we are talking about, although it certainly gives us a taste of what things (could) look like as we head a little bit more in that direction,” Swain said.
Pajaro Valley Unified School District schools closed Monday
All Pajaro Valley Unified School District schools in Santa Cruz County are closed Monday due to a flash flood watch, according to a notice from the Watsonville district. All schools in evacuation zones are closed Tuesday as well, the notice said. The school district will assess Tuesday conditions for the other schools and provide an update later, the notice said.
Northern California forecast: After brief lull, rain resumes Tuesday
Heavy downpours are set to persist through 10 a.m. in the South Bay and Santa Cruz Mountains as the atmospheric river dips south into the Central Coast. This system will continue its march into the Big Sur coast this afternoon, giving a chance for Bay Area residents to pick up from wind damage last night and for water levels to stabilize in rivers and streams in the region.
This includes the high water levels in the Santa Cruz Mountains, where extreme flooding from high rainfall rates overnight caused the San Lorenzo River.
More heavy rain will arrive to the Bay Area after midnight and into early Tuesday morning. raising the risk for moderate downpours and additional strains on burn scars and rivers in the region that are already filled to the brim with water. These rain bands will persist through late Tuesday morning and hang over the Santa Cruz Mountains until the early afternoon hours before finally exiting Northern California and the Central Coast by mid-afternoon.
Several roads closed in Petaluma due to flooding
The Petaluma Police Department advised on Monday morning that several drivers have become stranded on roads due to flooding and that it expected runoff from the Petaluma River watershed to continue for the next few hours. As a result, the city has closed several roads.
- Petaluma Blvd North between Corona Road and US 101.
- Old Redwood Hwy between North McDowell and US 101.
- The intersection of Petaluma North and Industrial Drive/Stony Point Road is closed.
- Stony Point Road between Petaluma Blvd North and Pepper Road.
- Rainsville Road between Stony Road and Liberty Road.
- Lakeville Hwy (State Route 116) between Stage Gulch Road and Frates Road.
- Westbound Lakeville in the 100 block, near Madison Street.
- Northbound North McDowell at Redwood Way.
Log jam forces ‘emergency closure’ of portion of Highway 1 in Santa Cruz
The California Highway Patrol in Santa Cruz said Monday morning they were preparing for an “emergency closure” of Highway 1 at River Street to remove a log jam piling up at the freeway overcrossing, where the San Lorenzo River continues to flood. The No. 2 northbound lane on Highway 1, south of River Street, will be closed. It was not immediately known how long the highway will be closed.
🚨🚧 We’re preparing for an emergency closure of the N/B # 2 lane on Hwy 1 s/of River Street due to removal of this log jam at the freeway over-crossing, as the San Lorenzo River continues to rise. pic.twitter.com/ozjKVsYaol
— CHP Santa Cruz (@CHPscrz) January 9, 2023
Santa Cruz County opens evacuation centers in Watsonville, Aptos | 8:46 a.m.
Residents evacuating from heavy rains and floods can go to two open evacuation centers: the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds in Watsonville and Cabrillo College in Aptos, according to the county website. Both centers are ADA-compliant and pet-friendly. The two centers also have RV parking, but there are no vehicle hookups, according to the website.
More thunderstorms and risk for waterspouts on the way for Bay Area
A second round of thunderstorms is headed for the Bay Area late tonight and into early Tuesday morning. This instability will raise another slight risk for waterspouts and weak tornadoes on the coast, San Francisco Bay and portions of the Peninsula. While brief, these spin ups would cause local wind damage to property. The risk will drop off by mid-morning on Tuesday.
Evacuation warning issued in Solano County
Solano County officials on Monday morning issued a flood evacuation warning in Vacaville for areas west of Peabody Road, south of Beelard Drive, east of Northwood Drive and north of Alamo Drive.
Flood advisory in effect for large portion of Bay Area | 8:42 a.m.
A flood advisory for a large swath of the Bay Area — including San Francisco, the Peninsula, the South Bay and East Bay — is in effect until 10 a.m. Monday. People should expect flooding on highways, streets and underpasses, the National Weather Service said.
Storm expected to hit Southern California with heavy rain, strong winds, flooding
The atmospheric river is expected to bring heavy rain, damaging winds and potential flooding to Southern California on Monday and Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service. Flood advisories were in effect in several counties, including Santa Barbara and Ventura. Los Angeles County is under a moderate risk for excessive rainfall, according to Chronicle meteorologist Gerry Díaz.
Slight risk for Northern California tornadoes as atmospheric river heads south
Episodic bursts of isolated thunderstorms be possible on the coast from the Peninsula into Monterey Bay this morning, with instability raising the risk for isolated landspouts and weak tornadoes. The high energy off this storm’s strong winds and instability will remain mostly off the coast as it dips south into Monterey Bay and the Big Sur Coast this afternoon, but that will translate into a slight risk for waterspouts that could briefly come ashore. This risk will drop off on the Peninsula by the early afternoon and clear out by Monday night on the Central Coast.
Bursts of isolated thunderstorms be possible on the coast from the Peninsula into Monterey Bay this morning, with instability raising the risk for isolated landspouts and weak tornadoes.
GOES-West satellite, NOAA
FEMA approves California disaster aid
President Biden has approved federal disaster assistance for California, the Federal Emergency Management Agency announced Monday. Gov. Gavin Newsom had requested the aid Sunday, saying an emergency declaration would unlock the “full support of the federal government” for the state as it faces major storms this week bringing more flooding, landslides and power failures after last week’s deadly bomb cyclone deluge. The aid will supplement state, local and tribal response efforts to emergency conditions resulting from the winter storms, flooding and mudslides starting Jan. 8 and going forward, FEMA officials said in a news release.
FEMA is authorized to coordinate disaster relief and prevention efforts in El Dorado, Los Angeles, Mariposa, Mendocino, Merced, Monterey, Napa, Placer, Riverside, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Sonoma, Stanislaus and Ventura counties.
Sonoma County school district closes all schools Monday due to flooding, excessive rain
All 13 schools in the Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District were closed Monday due to the heavy rain and flooding caused by the storm, according to district officials. “We will continue (to) monitor the conditions and keep our families updated with any new information,” school district officials said.
Aptos Beach Flat under evacuation order in Santa Cruz County | 8:20 a.m.
Residents in the Aptos Beach Flat areas are also under an evacuation order, along with residents in Soquel, Felton Grove and Paradise Park, according to an announcement from Santa Cruz County. Residents can check if their address is under an evacuation order by going to community.zonehaven.com
Flash Flood Warning for Santa Cruz County | 8:20 a.m.
Last night’s extensive rainfall, especially west of Highway 17, has helped to raise the San Lorenzo river to its major flood stage. Runoff from previous storms is also playing a role in amplifying water levels in rivers and streams across the Santa Cruz Mountains as water levels in creeks rise and runoff makes it to the coast.
The risk for both mountain and coastal flooding has prompted the National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for Santa Cruz County until 9:45 a.m.
BART advises riders to prepare for train delays
BART trains will be running slower by about 20 minutes due to Monday’s storm, according to a tweet from the agency’s @sfbartalert account. Riders were advised to factor delays into their travel time and use the official BART app for real-time departure schedules.
Major flooding in Santa Cruz County’s Felton Grove
Several homes and roads were under water in the Felton Grove area of the Santa Cruz Mountains on Monday morning as the San Lorenzo River spilled its banks.
Evacuations of areas along the river in Felton and Santa Cruz began over the weekend.
Due to intense rainfall in the region, the San Lorenzo River hit flood stage earlier than forecast and was continuing to rise Monday.
Major flooding in Felton Grove in Santa Cruz County as San Lorenzo River spills its banks pic.twitter.com/6Hrcvrmih6
— Kurtis Alexander (@kurtisalexander) January 9, 2023
“Avoid travel if you can” in San Francisco | 8:11 a.m.
“Heavy rain and high winds overnight means flooded streets, downed trees and other debris on the roads,” said the San Francisco Department of Emergency Management, urging people to “avoid travel if you can.” Drivers should use “extreme caution” when driving through flood areas and standing water, as one foot of moving water can sweep a car away, DEM said.
San Francisco street flooded | 8:09 a.m.
People should avoid Crossover Drive between Fulton Street and Lincoln Way in San Francisco due to flooding, according to a morning alert. Emergency crews are on the scene, the alert said.
List of Highway Closures piling up in Northern California
The list of highway closures continued to grow Monday Morning as a second atmospheric river storm slammed the Bay Area and Northern California. Here are the additional closures, according to CalTrans:
- SR-88 was closed at Peddler Hill, Carson Pass & Carson Spur due to heavy snow, with no estimated time of reopening, CalTrans said. Chains are required in the Sierra, & all non-essential is highly discouraged.
- Highway 70 was closed from Feather River Canyon between Jarbo Gap in Butte County and the SR89 junction at Greenville Wye in Plumas County due to flooding and slides. There was no estimated time of reopening and motorists were advised to use alternate routes, CalTrans said.
- The Wilson Way on-ramp in Stockton to eastbound SR-4/Crosstown Fwy was closed due to flooding, CalTrans said. No estimated time of reopening was available.
What’s the difference between an atmospheric river and a bomb cyclone?
An atmospheric river is a band of moisture that transports large amounts of water through the atmosphere, producing heavy rain and snow. A bomb cyclone is a storm that rapidly intensifies over a 24-hour period and can produce strong winds, intense rain and snowfall. Such a storm made landfall last week. The current system is an atmospheric river storm, which being propelled by an extensive plume of sub-tropical moisture streaming in from the Pacific.
Santa Cruz County urges residents to “stay home” | 7:57 a.m.
“Travel will be extremely difficult, if not impossible, throughout the county this morning,” according to a tweet from Santa Cruz County officials. “urging” people to stay home if they can.
Morgan Hill is experiencing significant flooding. Especially those It is critical that for all those west of Monterey Road, if you can avoid driving and stay home, please do, officials said.
“Significant flooding” in Santa Clara County
The city of Morgan Hill advised residents to stay home and avoid the “significant” flooding swamping several streets.
Flooding was particularly severe “near Little Llagas and Fisher Creeks,” the city tweeted.
“It is critical that for all those west of Monterey Road, if you can avoid driving and stay home, please do.”
Morgan Hill is experiencing significant flooding. Especially those near Little Llagas and Fisher Creeks. It is critical that for all those west of Monterey Road, if you can avoid driving and stay home, please do. pic.twitter.com/XkgwFhiASZ
— City of Morgan Hill (@CityofMorganHil) January 9, 2023
Residents near low-lying areas of Carmel River ordered to evacuate | 7:51 a.m.
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office has ordered residents living near low-lying areas of the Carmel River to evacuate “effective immediately and until further notice due to the incoming storm,” according to a county notification.
You can view the evacuation map here
Rescue teams at work in Santa Cruz Mountains
Rescue teams freed a driver caught in the flooded intersection of Graham Hill Road and Mount Hermon Road in Felton in Santa Cruz County Monday morning. Several roads and highways in the Santa Cruz Mountains remain impassable or closed due to high water.
The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for the region until 9:45 a.m. Residents are advised to stay off the roads if possible.
Latest on Northern California weather advisories | 7:37 a.m.
As yet another atmospheric river storm hits Northern California on Monday, here are the weather advisories to be aware of from the Bay Area National Weather Service:
High wind warning in the Marin Coastal Range, Sonoma Coastal Range, North Bay Interior Mountains and Coastal North Bay, until 8 a.m. Monday: Gusts up to 60 mph are expected in the valley, while gusts up to 80 mph could be seen along the coast and highest peaks. Winds will blow down trees and power lines, with “widespread” power outages expected.
Flash flood warning in Santa Cruz County until 9:45 a.m. Monday: Flash flooding is already occurring as heavy rains continue, with the potential to be life-threatening
Flood advisory in Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, San Mateo and Santa Clara counties until 10 a.m. Monday: Minor flooding in low-lying areas and areas with poor drainage is occurring.
Flood warning in Santa Cruz County until 12:15 p.m. Monday: Heavy rainfall is causing a rapid rise in creeks and streams such as the San Lorenzo River at Big Trees, Soquel Creek, Corralitos Creek and Salsipuedes Creek, already causing flooding. “It will take several hours for all the water from these storms to work through local drainage systems in urban areas,” the NWS said.
Flood watch in the entire San Francisco Bay Area and Central Coast through Tuesday: The heaviest rainfall is expected Monday from 4 a.m. to noon. Widespread flooding; shallow mud, rock and landslides; and the “rapid rise” of creeks and streams are possible.
A warning is issued when a hazardous weather event is imminent or currently occurring. An advisory is for a less serious weather event that is likely to happen or already happening. A watch is issued when the risk of a hazardous weather event has increased significantly, but details aren’t yet fully known about when and where.
You can see all the weather advisories currently in effect in California using this tool.
Mudslide blocking Highway 9 near Santa Cruz County’s Glen Arbor | 6:55 a.m.
Crews are en route to clean up a mudslide blocking both lanes of Highway 9 near Glen Arbor, according to a Santa Cruz County post.
Mudslide coving both lanes of #Highway9 near Glen Arbor. Crews en route.
— Santa Cruz County (@sccounty) January 9, 2023
Santa Cruz County begins evacuations near San Lorenzo River, Soquel Creek | 6:33 a.m.
Evacuations are underway in the Felton Grove, Paradise Park and Soquel areas as San Lorenzo River and Soquel Creek begin to flood, according to an announcement from Santa Cruz County.
With the San Lorenzo River at flood stage, evacuations have begun in the Felton Grove and Paradise Park areas. Soquel Creek has reached action stage. Check your zone at https://t.co/s5GvnC3vMN.
— Santa Cruz County (@sccounty) January 9, 2023
Residents can check if their address is under an evacuation order by going to community.zonehaven.com
Monday’s weather forecast: Rain, wind timeline
This storm could give the Bay Area 2 to 4 inches of rain across the lower elevations. In the higher elevations, like the East Bay hills, mid-Peninsula hills, North Bay mountains and South Bay hills, 3 to 6 inches of rain could fall. The Santa Cruz Mountains could receive the most, up to 9 inches.
In the North Bay, by Monday afternoon or evening, the Napa River at Napa and at St. Helena could reach monitor stage. The Russian River at Healdsburg could reach monitor stage, and the Russian River at Guerneville could reach flood stage Monday evening. In the South Bay, the Guadalupe River near Almaden Expressway could reach monitor stage Monday afternoon. In addition to downpours, strong, gusty winds are possible in the Bay Area.
The strongest winds impacted the Bay Area overnight. Around 4 a.m. Monday, strong winds could still gust up to 40 to 50 mph, mainly for ocean-facing mountains in the North Bay and the Santa Cruz Mountains. By 7 a.m. the winds could still be gusty from the south, between 30 and 40 mph. Even though the gusts are not expected to be as strong during the day, they could still reach 35 mph. Sustained winds will blow from the south between 20 and 30 mph.
Read the full Bay Area weather forecast from Chronicle meteorologist Michelle Apon.
California parks warn people not to visit
The California State Parks Twitter account on Sunday evening that people should “postpone your recreational activities for another time” because of the dangerous weather.
NOTICE: Multiple significant wind & rainstorms may make a dangerous landfall this week. Please postpone your recreational activities for another time. Sign up to receive emergency alerts from your local officials at https://t.co/yurpK9p8nP pic.twitter.com/1IBg8Beq75
— CA State Parks (@CAStateParks) January 9, 2023
Flood warning for San Jose river
A flood warning was issued for Monday along the Guadalupe River above Almaden Expressway in San Jose. Forecasters said the river would rapidly rise to flood stage of 9.5 feet by 9 a.m., and crest another two feet higher late Monday afternoon.
A Flood Warning is now in effect for mainstem river flooding along the Guadalupe River above the Almaden Expressway in San Jose. The Guadalupe will rapidly rise through Monitor Stage of 7.5 ft by 630 am Mon to Flood Stage of 9.5 ft by 9 am, cresting at 11.5 ft around 4 pm Mon. pic.twitter.com/FXCsySxGKU
— NWS Bay Area 🌉 (@NWSBayArea) January 8, 2023
Evacuation warnings near Russian River and Sacramento
About 13,000 Sonoma County residents from Healdsburg to Jenner were under an evacuation warning because the Russian River was expected to overtop its banks in coming days, the Associated Press reported. Forecasters said the river could reach flood stage Monday evening at Guerneville.
To the northeast of the Bay Area in Sacramento County, residents of the farm community of Wilton — where a levee break on New Year’s Eve flooded Highway 99, stranded fleeing motorists and led to several deaths — ordered to leave the area Sunday evening again because of imminent flooding risk.
The Sacramento County Office of Emergency Services warned that rising water could spill over onto roads and cut off access for people trying to leave the area.
“Don’t wait for an evacuation order,” the agency said.
Evacuation warnings were issued Sunday in flood risk areas, including in Santa Clara County for residents in specific watershed areas of the Uvas Reservoir and Pacheco Pass River Basin.
In unincorporated Santa Cruz County, officials issued evacuation warnings for people in at-risk areas, including near Boulder Creek, Felton and Soquel, and along the Pajaro River. In Alameda County, officials recommended that residents near Sunol living on Kilkare Road, Palomares Road and Niles Canyon leave ahead of the storms and find shelter.

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WASHINGTON — It was a historic moment in theater few people saw when the first female writing team won Tony Awards this year for “Fun Home.” The milestone symbolized a stubborn imbalance between the number of female playwrights who see their work produced on stage compared with men.
The breakthrough for Lisa Kron and Jeanine Tesori with Broadway’s “Fun Home” came at the Tonys. Writers are rarely recognized in the theater world. But for this team, the win cemented their place at a time when very few new plays picked up for production in theaters are written by women.
Now a large-scale theater festival in Washington is challenging this gender divide. Through Oct. 24, the Women’s Voices Theater Festival will involve more than 50 of the Washington region’s professional theaters and will present more than 50 world-premiere productions written by women.
New productions will be staged at theaters both large and small with the aim of launching plays that could move to other cities in the future. Washington’s busy Arena Stage will premiere two new works: one about the humor columnist Erma Bombeck, and another in the style of a Mexican telenovela comedy.
New statistics released this summer by the Dramatists Guild of America focused attention on the gender disparity in theater. Only 22 percent of some 2,500 contemporary theater productions in the past three seasons were written by women, according to the study.
“What you see is this is not about women’s feelings that they’re underrepresented,” Kron said. “This is about actual numbers.”
When it came to marketing “Fun Home” on Broadway, Kron said her team faced knee-jerk assumptions that theirs was a niche show mainstream audiences couldn’t relate to. Part of that was having a lesbian protagonist in a “serious musical” instead of light entertainment, she said. But Kron insisted they had a deeply emotional story worthy on its artistic merits.
“I don’t want any more discussions about, you know, if I can word process with a uterus,” Kron wrote sarcastically to her marketing team at one point. “I want to talk about the work.”
Women playwrights are often asked about their personal experiences, she said, while men are asked about their work. To have work produced, women often have to prove their accomplishments while male playwrights are chosen for their potential.
“What that says is that the bar is higher for women to be produced,” Kron said. But women playwrights “have the same authority to write about the world the way male playwrights have authority to write about the world. But we see the world from a different vantage point.”


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Presentation prior to an international game between “Club Natación Terrassa” and “Club Natation Brussels”, held in Terrassa on 1954. This year the coach that brought the team to the top, Francisco Bernal, left the club for health reasons, beeing replaced by Jaume Cardellach, ex Champion of swimming and Water Polo. This year was the last of Mr. Joaquim Morera, as President following his strong involvement into the administration of the club since 1940. The goalkeeper Torrents also left the club, a fact that contributed to the gradual decline of the team.
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