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Nestled in the heart of Concord, California, stands Todos Santos Plaza, a vibrant epicenter of community life.
A historical landmark that traces its roots back to the city's inception in 1869, this bustling hub is now an emblem of modern appeal seamlessly intertwining with centuries-old tradition.
The plaza, which comprises a sprawling 2.5-acre expanse of land, serves as a testament to the city's rich history while simultaneously echoing its evolution over time.
Its palpable energy and diverse array of offerings make it an integral part of the cultural fabric and provide an invaluable sense of belonging for both residents and visitors alike.
The central location within the city has carved out Todos Santos Plaza's role as not only a physical space but also a dynamic platform for events and activities that encapsulate Concord's spirit.
This lively locale regularly hosts concerts, farmers' markets, holiday festivities alongside myriad other community-driven events throughout the year.
These gatherings serve as more than entertainment; they represent collective experiences that foster communal bonds and reinforce civic pride among Concordians.
As such, Todos Santos Plaza continues to be a thriving nucleus for local culture—vitalising Concord's community life with every beat it pulses.
Historical Significance and Modern Appeal
The historical significance of Todos Santos Plaza, intertwined with its modern appeal, establishes it as a crucial cornerstone in Concord's vibrant community life. Originating from the early 19th century, this plaza served as the core around which the town of Todos Santos, now known as Concord, developed. Its rich history is reflected in many features that remain today: the original layout conceived by Don Salvio Pacheco still marks out the central space; several historic buildings grace its periphery; and a bronze statue commemorates Don Salvio himself.
Today's visitors cannot help but feel a connection to this past while they appreciate the plaza's contemporary offerings.
Todos Santos Plaza has evolved over time to integrate seamlessly into the modern fabric of Concord city life. It now serves not only as a historical monument but also a hub for community activities and cultural events. The year-round farmers market held at the plaza brings local produce and artisan goods within reach for residents and visitors alike, fostering connections between urban dwellers and their rural counterparts. Concerts featuring local musicians are regularly hosted at the plaza too, providing an accessible platform for artists while contributing to Concord's thriving arts scene.
Even without formal events taking place, Todos Santos Plaza serves as an inviting gathering space for all members of Concord's diverse community. On any given day one may find families picnicking on its lawn or friends catching up near its fountains. The presence of public art installations fosters individual reflections while shared experiences create collective memories binding together those who call Concord home.
Thus, Todos Santos Plaza continues to embody its historical role as a focal point of community life while embracing opportunities presented by modern times.
Events and Activities at the City's Central Hub
Bustling with a myriad of events and activities, this charming city's central hub serves as a dynamic meeting ground where people gather to soak in the local culture.
Todos Santos Plaza, located in the heart of Concord, California, pulsates with life throughout the year, hosting an array of vibrant community events that cater to diverse tastes. From farmers' markets that showcase locally grown produce to lively outdoor concerts and annual festivals celebrating everything from art to zinfandel wine, these offerings reflect the eclectic spirit and rich cultural fabric of this bay area city.
One cannot discuss Todos Santos Plaza without mentioning its highly anticipated summer music series - Music & Market. This event combines free live music from talented artists across genres such as jazz, rock or blues with a certified farmers market that boasts fresh fruits and vegetables directly from local farms. Not only does it provide entertainment but also supports local agriculture thereby strengthening community ties.
Another notable event is the yearly Art Wine & Beer Walk which provides an opportunity for attendees to appreciate fine art while sampling exquisite wines and craft beers available in downtown Concord's businesses.
The winter season at Todos Santos Plaza is equally captivating with its beloved holiday tradition - the official tree lighting ceremony followed by Santa's grand arrival. The sight of families huddled together in anticipation against a backdrop of twinkling lights enhances the sense of unity within this diverse community while creating cherished memories for many years to come.
In addition to these signature events, numerous other community-focused initiatives such as yoga classes in park or public art installations further elevate this plaza from merely being a physical space into serving as Concord's vibrant heart- engaging citizens through shared experiences and fostering a deep connection among them.


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Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson has filed suit against Minnesota-based industrial giant 3M for contaminating groundwater with PFCs, formerly an ingredient in stain repellents, fire retardants and other chemical products.
In a press release this morning, the AG said that a six-month moratorium on legal action expires today. The company and the state had entered into a formal negotiation agreement in May and negotiated on a settlement for six months.
In her statement, Swanson said no settlement was reached during the talks, which expired today.

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8 restaurants, bars and brasseries to try
Pairing a trip to the new Meow Wolf Denver with a drink or a meal nearby isn’t as easy as you might think, perhaps because food isn’t the first food you might consider before making a trip. trip here. But at some point (or before or after) the hour-long adventure at Convergence Station, you’ll need a refresh. So here are eight options for eating and drinking – snacks, sit-down, beers, mocktails, and more – all located in the Sun Valley neighborhood. None of them is more than a 5 to 10 minute drive away.
Your closest dining option – just a 5-minute walk away – is Raíces, a brewery that shows off its proud Latin American roots by hosting neighborhood food trucks and community cultural events. Opt for beers, lagers and refreshing seasons before or after Meow Wolf. Find a patio seat by the river to relax.
2060 W. Colfax Ave., raicesbrewing.com
Strange Craft Beer Company
This award-winning brewery is also conveniently located less than a mile from Meow Wolf Denver. Opt for the beer garden and beers like Silverbrick Norwegian Farmhouse, the 2021 GABF silver medalist.
1330 Zuni Street, strangecraft.com
Domo Japanese country food restaurant
Domo has been a Denver institution for 25 years with a peaceful garden in which to relax after Meow Wolf and contemplate life. The longtime Japanese food restaurant was also a smash hit over the summer when a TikTok video went viral. Domo is 1 mile from Convergence Station in Lincoln Park.
1365 rue Osage, domorestaurant.com
Denver’s newest tourist attraction, meet Denver’s oldest restaurant, which dates back to 1893. Nowadays, the Buckhorn Exchange is known as a must-see (if once in a lifetime) destination for wall taxidermy and oysters. Rocky Mountains on the plate (which aren’t oysters at all, for the uninitiated).
1000 Osage Street, buckhorn.com
El Noa Noa
El Noa Noa’s patio will be a cute little oasis after Meow Wolf, and you’ll want to take the opportunity by visiting this part of Denver to experience a 30+ year old Mexican destination in the Denver Arts District in Santa Fe. , which is about 2 miles and a 5 minute drive.
722 Santa Fe Drive, denvermexicanrestaurants.net
You don’t use any legal substance while visiting Meow Wolf? You can also try Awake, Denver’s first understated bar. The Jefferson Park spot is about a 5 minute drive away and has a full cafe and mocktail bar, while also selling bottles of many of today’s finest non-alcoholic spirits.
2240 Clay Street, wakedenver.com
Little Man Ice Cream Factory
I’m not sure if kids – or adults, for that matter – can handle a day at Meow Wolf followed by a trip to Denver’s own Wonka factory. But for anyone brave enough to take on the two, Little Man’s production facility at West Colfax is a sugar-fueled gem.
4411 W. Colfax Ave., littlemanicecreamfactory.com
Finally, Convergence Station has its own indoor food counter, with a small patio for outdoor dining and fresh air after the show. And Meow Wolf works with 13 local food and drink vendors to stock HELLOFOOD’s shelves with craft beers and take-out bowls. Don’t expect something like a food court when you go.
1338 1st St., meowwolf.com/visit/denver
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Preview – Batman/Catwoman #12 (DC Comics)
On sale Tuesday June 28th from DC Comics.
Written by TOM KING
Art and cover by CLAY MANN
Variant covers by TRAVIS CHAREST, JIM LEE, and SCOTT WILLIAMS
$4.99 US | 32 pages | 12 of 12 (all covers card stock)
ON SALE 6/28/22
Wedding bells are finally ringing for Batman and Catwoman! As our story concludes, the lovers prepare to take the next steps in their lives together by trading everlasting vows. The Bat/Cat wedding is here, and knowing Bruce and Selina, it’ll be anything but conventional. You won’t want to miss this final chapter of Tom King’s Batman epic!
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A disappointing earnings report from Microsoft wasn’t enough to keep stocks down on Friday, as the S&P notched a multi-month high and the Nasdaq suffered only slightly.
Microsoft shares fell 6% after the only part of the company’s business to exceed Wall Street expectations was Xbox sales. Yahoo, meanwhile, slipped ahead of a key deadline in Microsoft’s bid for the company.
Ericsson, Baidu and Juniper Networks were standouts in the tech sector on strong results, and better than expected earnings from American Express lifted the broader market.
Microsoft’s results hit a number of leading tech names, including HP, IBM, Cisco and Oracle, all of which lost 1% or more.
Western Digital, Avid Technology, NetGear and SiRF fell on their results, while Ariba shares soared 20% on its earnings report.
The Nasdaq lost 6 to 2422, the S&P climbed 9 to 1397, and the Dow rose 43 to 12,891. Volume declined to 3.83 billion shares on the NYSE, and 2 billion on the Nasdaq. Advancers led by a 20-12 margin on the NYSE, and by a 16-12 margin on the Nasdaq. Upside volume was 67% on the NYSE, and 44% on the Nasdaq. New highs-new lows were 71-75 on the NYSE, and 55-89 on the Nasdaq.

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Christmas and New Year’s is coming! Have you decided how to spend your break in Tokyo? In recent years, winter illumination shows and displays have become must-see attractions to visit during this season in Tokyo. WAttention brings you 6 illumination spots in Tokyo that will leave you in awe.
In order to celebrate its 15th anniversary, Caretta Shiodome shopping complex prepared a special illumination show this 2017. The theme is “Beauty and the Beast”, which was decided through a vote on Twitter. The site is decorated with 250 thousand LED lights and features a special show going on three times per hour, from 5 pm to 21 pm. Enjoy the fantastic illumination, singing along the melody of “The Beauty and the Beast” for the ultimate romantic Christmas.
Date: November 16th – February 14th 2018 (closed on January 1st and 2nd) Hours: 5 pm – 11 pm (January 3rd – February 14th 6pm – 11pm) Place: Caretta Shiodome Address:1-8-2 Higashi-Shimbashi, Minato-ku, 105-7090 Tokyo URL:http://www.caretta.jp/Illumination/ Access:5-minute walk from Shimbashi Station; 2-minnute walk from Shiodome Station Admission: free
As the quintessential Japanese symbol, Mt. Fuji often evokes quiet and peaceful imagery. That’s why it’s hard to think of it as home to some of the highest, steepest and scariest roller coasters in the world. However, it’s precisely this contrast along with its proximity to Tokyo that makes Fuji-Q Highland amusement park a unique place to visit and a must for all thrill seekers.
The park is located in the foothills of Mt. Fuji in Yamanashi prefecture and can be reached by the Fujikyu express bus in approximately an hour and a half from Tokyo, Shinjuku and Shibuya stations. Fuji-Q features roller coasters such as Takabisha, with the steepest drop in the world at 121° degrees, Eejanaika, the so-called 4th dimension coaster with endless turns and spins and of course, the Fujiyama, dubbed “the king of coasters” with a maximum speed of 130 km/h and a maximum height of 79 m. However, if heart-pounding rides are not your thing, Fuji-Q offers great alternatives, such as Fuji Airways, a virtual flight around Mt. Fuji in high definition, or Thomas Land, an area filled with exciting rides for small children. Visitors can also enjoy taking on the Super Scary Labyrinth of Fear, the Ferris Wheel, or even visit the nearby Fujiyama Onsen, featuring Japan’s largest wooden bathroom with an exclusive pipeline that feeds the facilities with a stream of water packed with minerals. It is said that after soaking for a while in this onsen’s miraculous waters, your skin will feel smooth and beautiful.
Three of our WAttention Ninja had the opportunity to experience all Fuji-Q Highland has to offer and this is what they had to say:
Our day started at Tokyo Station where we took the bus to Fuji-Q Highland. As soon as we got there we couldn’t resist the urge to take a ton of pictures. Honestly, if you have the opportunity to behold such a beautiful landscape as Mt. Fuji, you want to show it off to your friends on social media. We enjoyed everything, from the soaring roller coasters to the cute “La ville de Gaspard et Lisa”, an area that looks like a small French town where you can find many food stalls and nice souvenir shops. The three of us were very scared of the most thrilling roller coasters, but I’m glad to say that we conquered our fear and had the time of our lives. Lastly but definitely not least, we visited Fujiyama Onsen, which offers a great variety of baths. I personally loved the outdoor Onsen, because even though it was quite cold when I first stepped outside, I found that nothing can beat the feeling of dipping into the hot water and instantly feel your body warm up and your troubles wash away.
We started an amazing day at Tokyo Station, where we rode the bus heading to Fuji-Q Highland. When we got there, we didn’t have to wait long before entering the park. We were already a bit hungry, but we were so excited to get on the rides that we headed straight to the most challenging roller coaster: “Eejanaika”. It was amazing, it was the most intense ride I had ever experienced. After eating a much-deserved lunch, we decided to ride our second roller coaster: “Fujiyama”, which offered amazing views of Mt. Fuji. We also tried other attractions like the teacup ride, and the amazing Fuji Airways, a virtual tour of Japan’s tallest mountain with amazing special effects and a huge screen. We also took the time to walk around Fuji-Q Highland and visit the onsen. We had an amazing day!
As soon as we arrived to Fuji-Q, we took on the most intense rollercoaster: the 4th dimension coaster “Eejanaika”, which turns riders upside down a whooping 14 times and holds the Guinness World record for the most inversions in a roller coaster. I was quite scared at first but when everything was over, I thought the experience was really worth it. After pumping so much adrenaline, we decided to take a break to eat lunch and recharge batteries with a hearty meal of pizza, fries and soup. Our second ride was the “Fujiyama”, the tallest complete-circuit rollercoaster measuring 79 m at its highest point. This awesome ride became my favorite in the whole park. Around 5 pm we headed to Fujiyama Onsen. Since it was our first time in an onsen, we were feeling a little bit shy but I knew I had to change my mind and give it a try. After a while, I became used to it and ended up really enjoying it.
Sample schedule for a day in Fuji-Q Highland
Hours: Open Monday to Sunday from 9am to 17pm. Operation hours vary according to the season. Admission: Park admission is 1,500 JPY for adults and high school students, 900 JPY for children. One-day free pass ticket is 5700 JPY for adults, 5200 JPY for high school students and 4300 JPY for children. Address: 5-6-1 Shin-Nishihara, Fujiyoshida-shi, Yamanashi Prefecture Access: Take the Fujikyu Express bus at Tokyo Station bound for Mt. Fuji and get off at Fuji-Q Highland. Direct buses also operate from Shinjuku and Shibuya station, while daily night buses from Osaka and Kyoto are also available. URL:https://www.fujiq.jp/en/ Contact: firstname.lastname@example.org
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Japan’s popular lazy egg, Gudetama, is lost in the Edo period! This autumn and winter only you can visit Gudetama world at the Toei Kyoto Studio Park.
Born in 2013, Gudetama’s name is a play on gude gude, meaning someone without strength or spunk, and tamago, meaning egg. He has a negative attitude towards most things and spends his days lazing around, believing that some day he will be eaten. Of course Gudetama has no drive at all to return to the current times on his own, so you have to guide him. Go on a playful travel from the Edo period all the way to the modern Gudetama World.
We don’t know how Gudetama managed to become a lord, but he did it. Enjoy these funny photo opportunities and become a lazy egg yourself.
Afterwards, get on your feet and learn the Gudetama dance. You can already practice it at home using this video.
After dancing, go back to a Gudetama lifestyle by relaxing in the Gudetama ballpit or resting on a giant Gudetama…yolk?
This special event also has limited edition goodies such as the Gudetama Edo Lord plushie.
Try some of the Gudetama Edo specials which may or may not contain egg. Special dishes include Gudetama shuriken curry, Gudetama parfait and more.
If Gudetama isn’t your thing, the Kyoto Studio Park is still worth a visit. The area is a frequently used set for actual Japanese period dramas and movies. During the day samurai, geisha and townsfolk wander around the Edo style village and give performances. You can also visit the ninja show or ninja trick house and if you’re really brave, the haunted house.
Dates: Sept. 10, 2016 – Dec. 4, 2016 Hours: 9am – 5pm (Mon. – Sun., Sept., Oct., Nov.), 9am – 6pm (Sat.,Sun.& Holidays, only in Sept.) / December: 9:30am – 4:30pm (Mon.-Fri.) 9:30am – 5pm (Sat.,Sun.& Holidays) Admission: 2,200 yen (adults) / 1,300 yen (junior high & high school students) / 1,100 yen (children) Location Toei Kyoto Studio Park Access: 5-min walk from JR Uzumasa Station / 5-min walk from Randen Katabiranotsuji Station / 12-min walk from Subway Uzumasa Tenjingawa Station on the Tozai Line Address: 10 Uzumasa Higashihachiokacho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 616-8161
I guess there are just a few people left who haven´t heard about the white fluffy cat with its big round eyes which enchants her fans since 1974!
In the western part of Tokyo you can find an indoor theme park dedicated to Hello Kitty and her friends. Opened in 1990, Sanrio Puroland attracts more than 1.5 million visitors a year.
If you want to treat your kids to a magical experience, or if you are curious about Japan´s popular characters itself, don´t hold back and immerse yourself into a whole new world full of cute adventures.
The entrance is a huge hall decorated with lovely artwork featuring the main characters of Sanrio Puroland.
After entering the park you will be welcomed by one of the many characters which whom you can take a memorial picture with. Further, at the merchandise and souvenir booth located near the entrance, you can transform yourself into one of your beloved characters while purchasing its characters hairband with attached ears.
Now you will take the escalator and reach Hello Kitty´s magical world.
Beside having the chance to take a sneak peek inside Hello Kitty´s and Little Twin Stars house, you can also make a trip through Mariland with My Melody´s newest ride attraction.
While Cinnamoroll invites you to an exciting boat ride through the world of Sanrio Characters….
….Hello Kitty takes you to see her fantastic musical at the “Märchen Theater”.
It´s a magical place not only for families and children, also couples and friends can enjoy a pleasant day at Santrio Puroland.
Sanrio Puroland Info:
Hours: The opening hours and closing days differ from month to month, please check the website in advance.
Address: 1-32 Ochiai, Tama, Tokyo 〒206-8588
Access: 5min-walk from Tama Center Station, Keio Line
Keio Line: Central Exit / Odakyu Line: West Exit
Last week Tokyo organized a new event called the Tokyo Edo Week to promote traditional Japanese dress. There were definitely more people out in kimono than usual and Wattention was there to catch them all on photo.
The stands were laid out like a traditional festival with places to sit in the middle. There were kimono shops, kimono photo studios (even a samurai one) and accessory shops. The highlight of the event was the main stage where performers showed tricks and kimono makers showed their latest creations.
The workshops were given in both English and Japanese, making it easy for foreigners to participate. With easy to understand instructions everyone was able to create a beautiful souvenir to take home. The ladies here are using traditional materials to make beautiful hairpins.
Guests in kimono received one of these traditional sake cups made from cypress wood. The smell of the wood was amazing and it makes for a beautiful souvenir. You could use the cup to try some of the vintage sake brought all the way from Nara. This sake is brewed with a traditional recipe, ensuring that you could drink the same sake as they did during the Edo period.
After having drunk sake from the cypress wooden cup, the smell became even stronger and sweeter.
On the main stage there was a kimono show, the miss Tokyo Edo beauty peageant and a sword demonstration. All three events were very entertaining to watch. It was very interesting to see furisode (long sleeve kimono) in one single color.
The sword show was a mix between modern dance and acted fights. It all seemed very serious at first but at the end everyone broke down in a synchronized dance. The actors looked like they were having a lot of fun on stage.
Our last stop before it became completely dark was the Kabuki experience stand. There were various masks on display showcasing all the different types of makeup a Kabuki actor can use. The choice depends on the type of role and character.
The Tokyo Edo Week was a great event to revive traditional Japanese culture. I was happy to see many happy foreigners at the event who enjoyed the food, workshops and shows. Here’s to hoping they organize a second edition next year.
The kimono is making a comeback with a modern twist and both young and old are wearing it more than ever. Tokyo wants to encourage you to try this timeless garment by organizing the Tokyo Edo Week duringSeptember 22nd～25th at Ueno Park.
The goal of this event is to show Japanese culture to the world in preparation for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The whole venue will be modeled after a street from the Edo period (1603-1868) and you can even pay in traditional Edo currency. If you don`t have a kimono to show off , you can rent one at the event. Everyone who comes dressed in kimono will get a free limited gift at almost every stand. If you bought a kimono or yukata but don’t know how to put it on, use this tutorial made by Tokyo Edo Week.
Tokyo Edo Week is the world`s biggest festival that celebrates traditional Japanese culture. Here are some of the festival`s highlights!
Go Kimono Shopping
Various kimono designers from all over Japan will be displaying their latest creations as well as recycle shops with unique vintage kimono. If you would like to know more about kitsuke (着付け), the art of kimono dressing, you can see a demonstration by one of the attending kimono schools.
If you`re not into trying a kimono yourself, you can visit one of the antique kimono exhibitions or the unique Kabuki exhibition. This interactive ICT event will be open for free to the public for the first time.
Now that you’ve completely immersed yourself in the world of kimono, it’s time to admire some traditional crafts. The Edo period was an amazing time for craftsmen as they enjoyed a relative nationwide peace at the start and were influenced by foreign crafts at the end. The result of years of perfection can be seen in crafts such as glassware, hairpins, kokeshi dolls, traditional dyeing techniques and more. Why not take home a piece of Edo?
Meet Miss Sake Tokyo
The Tokyo Edo Week includes a special appearance by none other than the real Miss Sake. Ando Yumi proved she can be Japan’s sake ambassador with both brains and beauty. Who knows, this might be the only time in your life that you get to meet a real Miss.
See Japanese Sword Arts and Plays
To top it all off, there are many amazing performers coming from all over Japan to show their talents. For those who like excitement there are samurai sword performances, a ninja show and even a DJ. If you like to have a more relaxed atmosphere, attend one of the traditional plays or comedy shows.
Enjoy Edo-style food with top class entertainment
The food stands are well equipped to give every visitor a taste of historical Japan. Try some Edo classics and Western-inspired food while listening to a shamisen, classic Japanese three-stringed instrument, performance.
Not only food, but also sake is available at the Tokyo Edo Week. Micro breweries and local sake brewers worked hard to bring you the best they have to offer.
It would take a while to sum up all of the amazing activities the Tokyo Edo Week has to offer, but we hope these highlights convinced you to visit. Check out the Edo Week website for more information.
Event Information Date: Sep 22 – 25, 2016 Hours: 11am – 8pm (22nd to 24th, last entry 7:30pm), 11am – 6pm (25th, last entry 5pm) Where: Ueno Park Takenodai Square Admission: Free (but you need to buy tickets for the food stands and the kimono exhibition). URL:https://edoweek.com

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From the MICE website:
Every year, The Massachusetts Independent Comics Expo awards outstanding new mini-comics with MICE Mini-Grants to help offset print and production costs. This year, we want to do even more to give back and support all you talented comic creators during this difficult time. While MICE might look pretty different this October as a virtual festival, it wouldn’t be the same without the unique stories and voices found in mini-comics.
In 2020, The Massachusetts Independent Comics Expo will award 30 MICE Mini-Grants of $100 each! Creators from New England and beyond are encouraged to submit previously unpublished print mini-comics for consideration through August 1st.
The expanded Mini-Grant program is made possible thanks to a matching financial contribution from PrintNinja. We are also excited to announce our partnership with Radiator Comics, which offers winning entries an open opportunity for retail and online distribution.
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DENVER -- More than a week after tech mobility company LimeBike launched its fleet of electric scooters in the Mile High City without notifying the City of Denver, the street-zipping two-wheelers are still in use and abundantly present.
According the LimeBike and Bird apps, the companies’ scooters are still available and being used in the city.
On Friday, Denver Public Works issued an order to LimeBike and fellow e-scooter company Bird, who launched their fleet that same day, to cease operations. Public works told the companies in a release that they were in violation of city code. The problem? The electric scooters are dockless, which means they can essentially be left anywhere -- even in areas where they aren’t supposed to be.
“It is unlawful to utilize any street, alley, sidewalk, parkway or other public place for the storage of goods, wares or merchandise,” the release said, noting that many of the scooters were being left unattended in the public right of way.
On Twitter, many bemoaned the move by public works.
One user, identified as Chris Barnett on the social media site, said “confiscating LimeBike scooters, a cheap, gas-free transportation that Denver residents want and use, is against public interest, and is a surefire way to lose Amazon’s interest in Denver,” referring to the city’s bid to host the company’s second headquarters here. Another user also lamented the decision, saying the scooters were fun and convenient.
And the popularity is visible in data LimeBike made public. By Friday, June 1, Denver riders had logged more than 22,000 miles on 16,000 trips on LimeBike’s e-scooters, according to a blog post by the company.
Others, however, are not enthusiastic about the scooters’ presence in the city.
“Good. Almost got ran over by one of these zipping down the sidewalk yesterday,” Dan Walker said on Facebook. “The city probably received a ton of complaints.”
The city echoed Walker’s sentiments on Twitter, saying safety was paramount to their decision. Denver Public Works tweeted last week that they don't want safety and accessibility to be infringed, “which are huge priorities for making Denver a multimodal kind of town” and added they are “concerned about the use, placement and quantity of these scooters operating on Denver's sidewalks, especially where there are a lot of pedestrians.”
So what does this mean for people who want to use the scooters?
The two companies have shown no sign of removing their scooters, even after the city issued its order last week that the zipping modes of transport be removed. And residents continue to use them even as the city and the companies work through negotiations. According to The Denver Post, the companies said they received the city’s notice and want to work on creating a set of rules to safely and legally operate the scooters within Denver.
If you’re aching to try an e-scooter just keep these rules in mind, as stated by the city in its release:
- Scooters are not allowed to operate in roadways (except to cross an intersection)
- They are not allowed in bike lanes
- They can’t be used on trails
- They can’t be ridden in city parks
- The scooters can be used on sidewalks in a “controlled fashion,” but must yield to pedestrians
However, Bird’s website says scooter riders shouldn’t use sidewalks and should use bike lanes when available, contradicting the rules the city laid out.
In sum, residents can still use the scooters but the rules remain murky.


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There is significant interest in designing wastewater treatment systems for animal agriculture, especially for the swine industry. Adsorption is one such technology that is practical and highly relevant to the swine industry. However, design of an adsorption system involves collection, analyses, and interpretation of laboratory data. Therefore, students working on this project will collect and analyze the data with the goal of developing design metrics for adsorption systems for swine lagoons. Upon completion of this exercise, students will be equipped to use standard statistical analyses including non-linear regression, one-way and two-way analyses of variance, and surface response methodology for real data sets.


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Hanukkah Sameach. The True Meaning of Hanukkah
U.S. Handing China Americans’ Private Health Care Data/Coronavirus pandemic makes it easy for Beijing to collect American genetic info.
Beijing Manipulated Wall Street to Steer US Policy, Until Trump Became President: Chinese Professor
To close for comfort: Chinese Military Bases in The Caribbean?
Well this is certainly an eye-opener: Facebook Fact Checker Funded by Chinese Money Through TikTok.
Seriously, is anyone surprised by this? Swalwell refuses to explain relationship with suspected Chinese spy accused of affairs with mayors.
How Beijing Is Threatening Hong Kong’s Status as Global Financial Center
Tucker Carlson: Hunter Biden tax investigation confirms what we knew and mainstream media covered up.
Media Does Damage Control on Their Refusal to Cover Hunter Biden Before the Election. They can do all the damage control they want; those of us who follow elections, politics and love America will never trust those who refused to cover the obvious truth and have put America at risk with their omissions of truth that will play right into China’s goals…if we let it.
Republican attorneys general set their sights on checking Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.
Do the citizens of Georgia really want this man to be in the US Senate? Warnock Voter-Registration Group Received $482,000 in PPP Loans. Or this man: Ossoff’s Father Met With Chinese ‘Dignitaries’ While Touring His China-Built Yacht? As Betsy McCaughey notes in her NY Post Op-Ed: Yes, Georgia Senate candidate Raphael Warnock is a real radical.
Really amazing how people still voted for the Queen Bee (of course, this is most likely the reason there wasn’t a “blue wave.” Hey Nancy, wait till 2022 when more Americans realize that the only person who means anything to you is YOU.) Byron York’s Daily Memo: How Pelosi’s TDS hurt America.
Pavlich: Democrat’s coronavirus class war.
COVID-19 hit the working class hardest — just when it was finally doing better.
He Was Hospitalized by COVID-19. Here’s What He Wants You to Know.
Do you know what your children and-or grandchildren are being taught? Education or Indoctrination? ‘Anti-Racist’ Teaching Sweeps K-12 Schools Targeting ‘Whiteness’
Not as farfetched an idea as one may think; since COVID-19 changed our lives, government thinks it has the authority to mandate everything they can to stay in power. Thus, articles like this are so important: Mandatory Voting Is Authoritarian
Pro-Lifers be aware: Pro-Abortion Members of Congress Are Pushing for Taxpayer-Funded Abortion. Here’s What You Need to Know.
File this under “Good News:” 2 New Black GOP Congressmen Aim to Fight Socialism, Grow Conservative Base.
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I have been eating Keto for about a month and for the most part I don’t miss the sugar or the higher carbs, but there are some things that I do miss – topping that list are pierogies, fresh bread, lentil soup and copious amounts of wine…. I’m slowly starting to find alternatives to my beloved foods that can help alleviate the cravings. Although this version of pierogies is not quite the same as our beloved usual recipe, Sophie’s Pierogies, it was still good and kept me on track.
Keto Pierogies (makes 12)
- 1 head of cauliflower
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2-3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/4 cup sharp cheese
- salt and pepper
- Chop up your cauliflower into smaller florets and place in a large baking dish to roast.
- Toss cauliflower in olive oil to coat
- Place your cauliflower in the oven to bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Once cauliflower is tender, remove from oven.
- Place roasted cauliflower in food processor along with butter and cream. If you don’t have a food processor you can use a kick-ass blender such as a Ninja or Vitamix or a simple immersion blender. Blend until smooth, adding more cream/butter if necessary to get your desired texture.
- Add cheese of your choice (I like a nice aged cheddar)
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
This is one of those recipes where you need to read it through first and follow the directions to the letter or you will end up with wasted ingredients and a mess of epic proportions. Trust me on this one.
- 2 cups super fine blanched almond flour
- 2 cups shredded full fat mozzarella cheese (if it is not full fat, your cheese and butter will not combine)
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- Combine the mozzarella cheese and butter in a medium bowl and microwave for 1 minute.
- Stir, then microwave another minute.
- Stir until fully combined and cool for 2 minutes.
- Stir in the egg and egg yolk until combined.
- Add the almond flour and stir with a large spoon until combined.
- Turn out dough onto smooth surface (or parchment paper) and knead until a semi-stretchy dough is formed. (if the dough is too wet, add a tablespoon or more of almond flour until workable)
- Divide dough into 12 equal sized pieces and roll into a ball
- Flatten balls into circles about 4″ in diameter
- Place small amount of mashed cauliflower in centre and fold over, sealing the edges.
- Allow pierogies to chill for 15 minutes to help firm up the dough. They can then be either fried or frozen for later use.
Serve with sauerkraut and bacon bits and get ready to loosen your belt a notch if you think you can eat the same amount of these as regular pierogies!

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This set up a 3-way tie, with each team having one loss, meaning one team would be selected for the first OBA spot, and the other 2 teams would play again for the final spot. In a dramatic post-game moment, on speaker phone in the parking lot, surrounded by players, coaches, and family of both teams, the Eagles were selected to receive the bye, and are headed to the OBA championships!
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Expressive Arts and Design - Being Imaginative
This afternoon I would like you to use items from within your house or garden to create a building or a part of your local area that you saw on your walk yesterday.
This might be a school, a park, your home, a post box, a canal- anything that interested you on your walk.
I would like you to create it using materials of your choice. You might want to use your toys such as lego or building blocks OR you might want to use your recycling such as boxes, card board, milk cartons, egg cartons (junk modelling)- you decide! I know how creative you all are so I can not wait to see!
Remember to send your photographs to me- I want to give out LOTS of dojos for this task!
I hope you had lots of fun with our tasks today and lots of playing in between!
I will leave you with a final story to end our day of learning.
Have a lovely and restful evening. I look forward to our day of home learning together tomorrow! We are missing you all terribly!
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The city of Camagüey, also known as Villa Andariega, for the three geographic sites in which it settled since its foundation in Punta El Guincho, Nuevitas, on February 2, 1514, has in the segment between the current Plaza de los Trabajos and of Solidarity, an architectural, cultural and historical treasure.
The churches of La Merced and La Soledad make this section one of the most photographed scenarios by locals and foreign visitors from all continents, attracted by the architectural heritage of that urban and social segment of the old town of Santa María del Puerto del Príncipe.
The area, declared a Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO, is currently of cultural importance on the Cinematic Thematic Walk, where the New World Film Complex is located.
It is, perhaps, the most influential circulatory flow point in the gentle region of shepherds and hats that is Camagüey, according to the National Poet Nicolás Guillén; where visitors stare in amazement at the Plaza de los Trabajadores, an unmistakable triangular seat in the middle of a compact colonial city.
The route of around 300 meters begins in the former Plaza de El Gallo, currently Plaza de la Solidaridad, where the reconstructed Avellaneda theater and the Camino de Hierro, Avellaneda, Colonial and Santa María hotels, of the Cubanacán Group stand.
In the same area is the Nuestra Señora de La Soledad parish, a source of inspiration for Cuban creators. It is a building of architectural and historical value, built between the years 1733 to 1736, showing the Cuban colonial baroque.
The triangle closes, in the Plaza de los Trabajadores, embellished with its Santa Cecilia Convention Center and the church of Nuestra Señora de la Merced; the latter built in 1601 by friars of the order of the Mercedarios in a hermitage made of wood and guano dedicated to Our Lady of Altagracia; donated by Juan Griego, a resident of the town, as recorded in the story. (Text and photos: Lázaro David Najarro Pujol / Radio Camagüey)


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2020 has been marked as a year of unique events, surprising the learned professionals across the board. Where some businesses are evolving at a rate never witnessed before, on the other hand, economies are trying their best to keep as many ships sailing as possible. This has changed the way the assets are positioned amidst investors and how everyone looks at the financial markets.
Anticipating the shift in interest of the investors, from discretionary asset management to non-discretionary or self-managed portfolios, TogetherInvesting Club was launched by Atul Goswami & Deepti Atul Goswami under the aegis of A3D Capital LLP in March 2020.
After working for companies like Down Jones Telerate and Fidelity Investment in senior-level Global roles, Atul realized that there is a huge gap in the market between investors and financial products companies, particularly in the year 2020, when there has been a huge fundamental shift in the economic forces & everyone is looking at the financial markets. So he combined his experience of Financial services and building a business community in Delhi of 600+ business owners in creating a community of informed and trained investors.
Within a short period of 6 months, the team has grown to 10 dedicated professionals, they have launched 6 clubs with over 100 paid members from across 13 cities and 2 countries and have generated over Rs. 25+ lacs with the target to reach 50 cities and 5 countries and cross 3 Cr in revenue by 2021.
The concept of the TogetherInvesting Club (TIC) is to develop a community of trained and informed investors. They bring together 15-20 investors and train them on various asset classes in on weekends in a capsule size training program of a couple of hours. This is then followed by 1-2-1 coaching with each club member, to help them understand the concepts in detail and clear any doubts.
After two months of learning investment together, the club members start researching at least one stock/investment product each and come back to the fortnightly meeting to share their research and recommendations.
This helps investors take a collective decision regarding any investment, giving them the confidence to invest in a group, and thereby minimizing the risk. They collectively do their own research and not take advice from someone who is not known to them or investing in the opportunity which is not verified or just floated as a “Tip” on SMSs or various channels.
In view of member's growth, the club is constantly visited and supported by industry experts and market veterans from diverse backgrounds to help feed all brains with varied interests. The idea is to ensure members are not limited by an asset class and have a holistic approach to investing and understanding the asset pyramid as a whole. The Club also organizes startup funding events called JUMPSTART, exclusively for its club members to witness and participate in startup fundraising, mentoring, and strategic exits.
With the vision to grow the community of investors, TogetherInvesting Club is expanding on franchise mode targeting 75 clubs by the end of 2021 in 50 different cities globally. The Mumbai franchise was closed in the first three months of its launch to build a strong investor community in Maharashtra. Today there are Six TogetherInvesting Clubs in India that are empowering the investors with their expert knowledge and grooming them on the markets for setting strong & stable feet in the financial sector.
Disclaimer: The views, suggestions and opinions expressed here are the sole responsibility of the experts. No Forbes India journalist was involved in the writing and production of this article.

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The Emperor's Agent
by Jo Graham
Courtesan, actress, medium -- spy.
1805: Europe stands poised on the brink of war.
Elza is content with her life in the demi-monde, an actress and courtesan in the glittering society of France's First Empire, but when her former lover is arrested for treason, Elza is blackmailed into informing on her friends and associates. She must become the secret agent of Napoleon Bonaparte!


General Electric Company's (GE) distributed power business recently announced the supply of three 25-megawatt (MW) TM2500+ aeroderivative gas turbines to GEL Utility Limited in Nigeria. GEL Utility Limited, a part of Genesis Electricity, will utilize the engines for the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation’s (:NNPC) state oil refinery at Port Harcourt. General Electric’s sales and project finance group will arrange the financing for the project.
As part of the effort to overcome local grid outages, the TM2500+ gas turbines will provide both baseload and backup power to support the refinery operations. The system can be used for utilities with permanent power installations and backup power such as natural disaster relief efforts, plant shutdowns and equipment.
These gas turbines are likely to address the challenges faced by Port Harcourt Refining Company (:PHRC) and provide uninterrupted power flow to the refinery while ensuring its long-term viability. To date, chronic grid outages have reduced PHRC’s output to 30% of its maximum capacity.
This project will play a vital role in getting the refinery back into full operation, enabling Nigeria to drastically reduce its refined fuel products import. This will also help the refinery to maintain a reliable energy supply and thereby increase its productivity.
General Electric is one of the most diversified technologies and financial service corporations in the world. The company’s segments include Power & Water, Oil & Gas, Energy Management, Aviation, Healthcare, Transportation, Home & Business Solutions, and GE Capital. The GE Power & Water segment produces gas, steam and aero derivative turbines; generators; combined cycle systems; and renewable energy solutions. The segment also offers water treatment services and equipment.
General Electric currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). Other stocks that look promising and are worth a look include Macquarie Infrastructure Company LLC (MIC) and Noble Group Ltd. (NOBGY), both carrying a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and Federal Signal Corp. (FSS), carrying a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).


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Free Patriotic Movement leader MP Michel Aoun said Sunday during a stop in Hrajel, Kesrouan : Most of our problems began in 1948 when the Palestinians arrived in the country.”
“Ninety percent of our problems emerged since their arrival, ” he said
“They have had a grudge against us because we did not grant the Palestinians their rights all along forgetting to resent those who displaced them in the first place ,” the MP added in reference to Israel.
In a landmark vote, parliament approved last week a measure that gives Palestinian refugees living in Lebanon the right to work in the country.
Aoun said : Let the government propose a plan that supports Palestinians’ right to return to their homeland and reject naturalization. It won’t because they are conspirators. We oppose naturalization and believe the Arabs are allied with Israel.
Aoun has several ministers in the government which is headed by MP Saad Hariri
Aoun asked : “What are the Arab states’ positions on the situation of Palestinians in Lebanon?”
Addressing the discovery of agents and spies collaborating with Israel, ( in reference FPM senior official who was formerly an army general and who was arrested over spying for Israel) , Aoun evaded the question and answered it this way : “Whether they like it or not, the army will continue on fortifying national unity.”
“They have spoken of fallen generals forgetting that I had 11 brigades, with the commanders of two of them becoming presidents of the republic,” he added in reference to presidents Lahoud and Suleiman
Just like Wiam Wahab did earlier today Aoun attacked the Special Tribunal for Lebanon, by saying it is slowly becoming an “international game rather than an international tribunal.”
The special tribunal for Lebanon (STL) which is an independent court was formed by the United Nations security council to try the killers of the former Lebanese PM.
“We are the first who want justice in Lebanon and find out who assassinated former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri and why,” he stressed.
“He was not killed by Lebanese hands, even if the agent was Lebanese, but he was killed by those who want to sacrifice the whole of Lebanon,” he added.
Just like Wahab, Aoun is closely associated with Hezbollah.
A July 20 report in the pro-Syrian newspaper, Al Safir revealed that Hezbollah members will be indicted by STL in the assassination of Hariri.


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A national infrastructure board could help prevent wasted time and money in prioritizing infrastructure projects
By Philip K. Howard
Infrastructure is the backbone of an economy. National competitiveness and a sustainable environment require it to be kept up to date. It is no secret that America’s road, rail, water, and power infrastructure systems are woefully out of date. Political leaders say they are committed to fixing it. But nothing happens.
Many projects are no-brainers—not building new rail tunnels under the Hudson River, for example, could result in paralyzing gridlock for 20 percent of the national economy.
But even obvious projects are bogged down in red tape in Washington. Any suggestion by leaders of one party will be reflexively opposed by leaders of the other party. There’s no clear sense of what should get rebuilt, and no political imperative to rationalize the permitting and procurement red tape so that projects can get built in a reasonable timeframe and budget.
What is needed is a credible department that can set priorities, expedite approvals, and avoid pork barrel waste. America needs a National Infrastructure Board, similar to those in other countries:
- Australia has an independent infrastructure commission that conducts periodic audits of the country’s infrastructure needs and maintains a rolling list of the most critical projects.
- Britain’s National Infrastructure Commission is organized as an independent agency within the Treasury Department. It sets priorities, which, as in Australia, are advisory but have a moral authority that is generally honored by political leaders.
- Canada has a stand-alone ministry department, Infrastructure Canada, that’s responsible for developing and prioritizing infrastructure programs nationally, and investing in projects at the local and regional levels.
In America, a National Infrastructure Board should deal with three unique challenges for modernizing infrastructure:
Setting priorities. The political pressures to accommodate projects in all 50 states are overwhelming. Sometimes the politics lead to grotesque misallocations of resources, as with the proposed “bridge to nowhere”—a $400 million bridge to an Alaska island with 50 residents. Other times, political reprisals stall funding, as with President Trump’s refusal to move forward with the Gateway rail tunnel under the Hudson River—despite listing it as the top national priority in 2017—because of an unrelated ongoing feud with Senators Charles Schumer (D-NY ) and Cory Booker (D-NJ).
While projects receiving public funding should ultimately be a political choice, the public should have transparency. The best way to achieve this transparency is for an independent board to maintain a rolling list of national priorities. Then the public spotlight can shine on Congress and the President for deviating from the priorities.
Streamlining permitting. The delay in permitting important infrastructure projects in America is a scandal, sometimes consuming a decade or more. The delay serves no useful purpose. In the Common Good report Two Years, Not Ten Years, we found that a six-year delay more than doubles the effective cost of projects.
The solution is to create clear lines of authority to make needed choices—i) to focus environmental review on important issues, not overturning every pebble; ii) to resolve disagreements among different government agencies; iii) to limit litigation to important issues; and iv) to evaluate the tradeoffs and decide whether to issue the permit and on what terms. Common Good has a three-page legislative proposal that would create those lines of authority.
Avoiding waste in infrastructure contracts. Most public infrastructure projects with federal funding are managed by state and local government agencies. There has been almost no meaningful federal oversight, however, for how wisely the money is spent. Over the decades, work rules have been negotiated with friendly politicians, which results in projects costing a multiple of what a commercial developer would pay.
An exposé by The New York Times found that the Second Avenue Subway cost $2.5 billion per mile, or five times what a similar tunnel cost in Paris, France. The difference is not so much in labor rates but mandated staffing rigidities that require between double and triple the number of workers actually needed, prevent workers from helping out in different tasks, and limit their effective hours.
A 2018 report by the Regional Plan Association compares the wasteful practices in New York with best construction practices, and concludes that savings of 25-33 percent or more could be obtained if, in part, work rules in public projects followed commercial practice, and contracts were awarded on a design-build basis. The National Infrastructure Board should be charged with setting procurement guidelines and enforcing them with audits.
In designing a National Infrastructure Board, “base-closing commissions” offer a valuable model: a bipartisan independent commission whose members are outside experts, not public employees. Congress should authorize a budget to pay for expenses and provide a charter of responsibilities to i) maintain a rolling
list of national and regional infrastructure priorities; ii) advise on environmental and other tradeoffs; and iii) establish procurement best practices and conduct audits and evaluations of projects to provide public transparency for how public monies are spent.


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Health Benefits Of Kimchi. Luckily, even small amounts of kimchi offer a variety of health benefits, especially for your gut. The wealth  of antioxidants in it exercise healing effects in medical conditions like cancer, diabetes, obesity, atopic dermatitis, and gastric ulcers.
There is growing evidence that fermented foods such as kimchi may improve levels of good bacteria in the gut, and may as a consequence improve symptoms such as constipation. Including a variety of fermented foods in the diet may improve intestinal health and as a result support the. Other health benefits that kimchi has shown to provide may include:
Fermented Foods, Like Kimchi, Increase The Volume Of Probiotics (Good Bacteria) Present In The Gut.
Keep in mind that the nutrition of kimchi can vary depending on ingredients used and how it’s made. Kimchi is linked to a wide variety of health benefits, including: When you ferment your kimchi, you have to keep in mind the season during which you’re doing so.
Kimchi Is An Acquired Taste, But It Offers Amazing Benefits.
Luckily, even small amounts of kimchi offer a variety of health benefits, especially for your gut. The journal of medicinal food, aware of the great impact that the consumption of kimchi can have on our bodies, published a study in 2014 highlighting all the benefits that this korean dish could provide to our bodies. The many benefits of kimchi can be attributed to its antioxidant and bioactive compounds.
Fight Obesity And Help Lose Weight.
“kimchi is a good source of beta carotene antioxidants,” says syn. Kimchi can help you solve these health issues, and many other. It is rich in fibre, vitamin a, vitamin c, thiamine (b1), riboflavin (b2), calcium, and iron, and it also contains many beneficial lactic acid bacteria.
There Is Growing Evidence That Fermented Foods Such As Kimchi May Improve Levels Of Good Bacteria In The Gut, And May As A Consequence Improve Symptoms Such As Constipation.
According to some research, kimchi makes the immune cells more active and the antibodies more abundant. Further, the major ingredients of kimchi are cruciferous vegetables; Kimchi is an excellent source of vitamin c and vitamin a.
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Health benefits of kimchi include an improved heart health and a healthy digestive system. The abundance of minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants present in kimchi can provide important health benefits. Top 5 health benefits of kimchi.


The People’s Militia of the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR) says that the Russian Buk-M3 has emerged as a potent defence against the US supplied HIMAR deployed in the region.
Izvestia recently interviewed the Donetsk People’s Militia participants, who carried out strikes against enemy positions and equipment. These strikes include the destruction of American M142 HIMARS multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS), which are in use by the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
An operator of the Buk-M3 anti-aircraft missile system, who goes by the call sign Tolyan, told the Russian newspaper that one calculation could maintain sight of up to 12 different targets simultaneously at any given time. The launch of one Buk-M3 missile can take out one HIMARS installation.
“You can shoot down in batches. In principle, if there are three missiles [from HIMARS], you can shoot down with one of our missiles,” explains Tolyan.
The Buk-M3 air defence system can hit targets at an altitude of 10 kilometres and a distance of 40.
Regularly shoot down HIMARS
“The crews of the anti-aircraft missile brigade, armed with the latest Buk-M3 systems, regularly shoot down shells from the HIMARS multiple launch rocket system. During combat duty, the air defence crews detect, escort and destroy various aircraft around the clock, providing reliable air cover for the positions of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, as well as the most important administrative and industrial facilities,” the Russian Ministry of Defence on September 28.
The ministry also released footage of the combat work of the Buk-M3 crews of the air defence units of the Central Military District in the special operation zone. The air defence system is equipped with improved electronics and new anti-aircraft missiles, the number of which has increased to six.
“[During work, it is necessary] constant attention, in no case to relax, to watch the indicators, and then everything will be successful. It all depends on the target’s movement parameter and on where the target is. The complex itself sees far enough, and if the target is in the zone, then it is literally to escort, report, identify and launch. About two or three seconds – the missile left, “said the battery commander with the call sign “Brodyaga” in the video released.
How did Buk-M3 begin countering HIMARS?
In the Donbas theatre of operations, the integration of airborne optical and electronic surveillance conducted by the Russian Aerospace Forces, as well as multi-purpose attack platforms undertaken by both the Aerospace Forces and the Land forces, into a single “information field” has proven to be fruitful.
Integration of network-centric connection between ground and air tactical reconnaissance systems, as well as the broadest range of high-precision strike weapons, has been a primary emphasis of the command of the Russian Aerospace Forces and the Russian Rocket Forces and Artillery.
Also, the skills necessary to defeat the high-precision guided missiles fired by the M31A1 GMLRS system, which is employed by the HIMARS, MARS-II, and M270B1 MLRS systems, were documented by the soldiers of the Air Defense Forces of the Russian Ground Forces.
The birth of HIMAR killer
Igor Konashenkov, the official representative of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, made a statement about the interception of these shells by Russian air defence systems in early July. On July 25, the type of anti-aircraft missile was also made public, confirming that it possesses the greatest potential in the fight against M31A1 shells. The Buk-M3 proved to be a promising military anti-aircraft missile system. The Russians began inducting Buk-M3 in 2016 when the first batteries reached the air defence combat units.
During a massive missile and artillery strike by HIMARS systems, during their initial deployment, on the Russian rear logistics hubs in the South Ukrainian theatre of operations, the combat crew of one of the front-line Buk-M3 air defence systems of the Russian military air defence became acquainted with the capability of countering small-sized rockets M31A1.
The difficulty of intercepting these missiles is due to their limited effective reflective surface and rapid cruising speed, which limit the interception range and altitude to 22 kilometres and ten seconds, respectively.
Starting with the known parameters of the radars and features of the anti-aircraft missile guidance system of this air defence system, as well as the flight performance and electrodynamic characteristics of the M31A1 GMLRS guided missiles to be intercepted, the Russians analysed the capabilities of the Buk-M3 in countering the M31A1 projectiles.
The Buk-M3 was not limited by the M31A1 missiles’ extremely low EPR. The 227-mm guided projectiles of the HIMARS system have an extremely small effective reflective surface – approximately 0.05-0.07 square metres. m (comparable to the EPR of the 220-mm RS 9M27F of the Uragan systems), which reduces the detection range of the 9S36M radars of the Buk-M3 self-propelled firing systems from the standard 130 to 35 kilometres.
After detecting shells at a range of 30 kilometres, the computer facilities of the battle control centre of the Buk-M3 complexes require an additional 12 seconds to precisely trace the courses of attacking objects and designate additional targets for 9M317MA anti-aircraft missiles. During this time, missiles travelling at 750 m/s cover an additional 9 kilometres in the direction of the target, reducing the range to around 21 kilometres.
At this moment, anti-aircraft missiles are launched, which shoot down attacking HIMARS rounds at a distance of 13-15 km from the Buk-M3 anti-aircraft missile batteries.
This is achieved by equipping 9M317MA anti-aircraft missiles with active radar homing heads of the Slanets family and having a 6-channel target designation radar on each of the six battery firing systems. In comparison, one S-300PM2 division can simultaneously intercept no more than six enemy targets, which is due to the presence of only one 30N6E target illumination radar and the semi-active guidance of 48N6E2 anti-aircraft missiles, which requires continuous illumination of the intercepted object until the moment the radar fuse is activated.
Consequently, only Buk-M3 complexes are capable of simultaneously intercepting 28 incoming rockets during a massed classic attack by Ukrainian Armed Forces forces equipped with two HIMARS installations and diversionary “Hurricanes.”
Other systems capable of intercepting HIMARS projectiles
Long-range S-400 and S-350 Vityaz air defence systems are both equipped with super-manoeuvrable 9M96D/DM anti-aircraft guided missiles with active radar seekers from the same Slanets family.
Having an autonomous receiving-transmitting path that enables the “fire-and-forget” mode, these homing heads conduct autonomous target acquisition, relieving the target channel and firing performance of the 92N6E and 50N6A illumination/target designation radars and freeing up updating channels for processing new targets. Consequently, the firepower of the S-400 and Vityaz makes it able to counter huge M31A1 shell attacks. Another system capable of intercepting HIMARS projectiles is the S-350 Vityaz air defence systems but are in limited numbers and cannot be deployed enmasse in the battle field.


The involvement of ICES early in the design phase of the indoor theater facility at American Players Theater allowed for the identification of natural resources that would be impacted, and consequent mitigation planning. These considerations can inititally be articulated through a simple schematic as below. ICES interceded to preserve soils excavated during the construction process and stage these on site for final grading, avoiding the importation of top soil. Use of the native parent soils allowed for obtaining greater fidelity with the surrounding vegetation, limited the import of exotic species, and reduced transport costs and the associated carbon footprint. ICES subsequently designed and installed a prairie seed mix for the areas disturbed during construction.


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By Edson Valenzuela
Netflix currently distributes 14 original shows streamed on its service, with about two-dozen more series scheduled for release by the end of 2016.
The popularity of its flagship series House of Cards is undeniable, but its third season received mixed reviews. Criticism of that season stems from a change in the show’s grittier tone, as inconsistent pacing cluttered the storytelling.
Aside from Arrested Development, House of Cards, Orange is the New Black and the comedy The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, the site hasn’t been able to create much buzz through its original programming. Lilyhammer, Marco Polo and Bloodline have all fallen flat with audiences.
Marvel’s Daredevil, starring Charlie Cox, premiered April 10, and a production deal with Marvel Studios means a handful of shows based on comic book characters are on their way to the streaming service.
Fatigue has apparently yet to set in for comic book-adaptation junkies.
Netflix proves streaming online is a viable alternative television programming, but it does not signal the end of conventional TV and film production.
At least not yet.


NOE - Notice of Exemption
The proposed reservoir site is partially located on an existing graded pad that is partially paved and contains two existing reservoir tanks that are surrounded by chain-link fencing, and partially located on an area of undeveloped open space. The two existing reservoirs have capacity of 2.0 MG and 1.0 MG. Exhibit 2, Existing Conditions, depicts the existing conditions on the project site and the project study area boundary. The project site is immediately surrounded by undeveloped open space, which is completely surrounded on all sides by residential development, and is approximately 1,830 feet above mean sea level. The nearest house to the project site is approximately 315 feet to the east of the existing graded pad (at the nearest point).
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Notice of Exemption
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ETYM Latin, from Greek, anything to strike with, from plessein to strike.
(Irregular plural: plectrums, or: plectra).
A small instrument of ivory, wood, metal, or quill, used in playing upon the guitar and other stringed instruments.
Pick for stringed instruments.
Implement for plucking strings of musical instrument.
In music, a device for plucking a string instrument. For a guitar or lute, it may be worn on the finger, as a substitute fingernail; others are held between two fingers, for example to play the mandolin. The harpsichord employs mechanical plectra of quill or leather to pluck the strings.
Most plectra are hard, but soft felt plectra are also used to ease abrasion of the ball of the finger. A plucked sound can be simulated on a synthesizer by programming an instantaneous or rapid onset, followed by a rapid decay and longer reverberation.


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Praise for DOWN THE DARKEST STREET
"So many writers have tried to reinvent the PI novel in recent years that it's refreshing to be reminded it was never broken. DOWN THE DARKEST STREET is classic PI fiction in the best sense, with a vibrant setting and a character who's so much more than the sum of his flaws. Larger-than-life has its charms, but Alex Segura shows us how riveting a human-scale story can be."
Laura Lippman, New York Times bestselling author of WILDE LAKE
"With a damaged-yet-resilient hero, the meanest of streets and the twistiest of crimes, Down the Darkest Street is tense and taut. A series not to be missed.”
Megan Abbott, bestselling author of THE FEVER
"Segura (has) an edgy storytelling style, snappy dialogue, and a cast of salty characters. A really fine crime story."
"(Segura) has created the next great hard-boiled protagonist in Pete Fernandez...DOWN THE DARKEST STREET marks the emergence not just of the next great crime fiction series, but of a writer on the rise."
"This compelling sequel to SILENT CITY is a brooding, melancholy tale with a somber ending, Pete’s sadness echoes the darkest corners of Miami’s roughest streets."
"DOWN THE DARKEST STREET is strongest when it focuses on Pete trying to rebuild his life, and sometimes failing...Segura makes us care about Pete, whose struggles with alcohol are realistic...Pete and his journey through Miami are appealing."
"(Pete Fernandez's) flaws are refreshing after the growing popularity of coming book-type heroes who, whatever happens, emerge from their brawls with nary a scratch. In contrast, the flawed Fernandez comes across as very, very human."
"At once a harrowing crime novel and a deeply human tale of struggle and redemption, DOWN THE DARKEST STREET latest will keep you guessingand gaspinguntil you’ve turned the final page."
Chris Holm, bestselling author of THE KILLING KIND
"Segura’s DOWN THE DARKEST STREET is pitch perfect in the key of hard-boiled. A sublime blend of flawed protagonist, hot house setting, and gritty narrative."
Reed Farrel Coleman, New York Times Bestselling author of WHERE IT HURTS and ROBERT B. PARKER'S BLIND SPOT
"Cool, compelling, and completely believable--Alex Segura nails Miami noir. His Pete Fernandez is terrific, and readers will fly through the pages as this reluctant PI faces broken promises, terrifying loyalties and inevitable heartbreak. Loved this book!"
Hank Phillippi Ryan, Anthony, Agatha and Mary Higgins Clark award winning author
"Down the Darkest Street is a compelling page turner. It’s a smartly written book that offers an insider’s view of Miami and weaves a fascinating mystery that we only hope Pete can get to the bottom of."
The Huffington Post
"Alex Segura has crafted a protagonist you want to cheer for...shows the reader a side of the city that most tourists would miss. He takes the reader from the bars and restaurants near the University of Miami to the Cuban neighborhoods to the strip-mall and chain restaurant filled suburbs. There’s more to Miami than the pastel-colored beachfront hotels. There’s a seedier, darker side to the city."
"Anyone who enjoys solid PI novels will find a lot to love here and will be happy they grabbed this book."
Out of the Gutter
Outstanding praise for SILENT CITY, the first Pete Fernandez novel by Alex Segura
"Murder, mayhem, Miami...and every character has their own great taste in music. Silent City knows that every city has its own dark and twisted personality. And so do its inhabitants. Take a chance and step inside."
Brad Meltzer, #1 New York Times bestselling author of THE INNER CIRCLE, as well as the bestsellers THE TENTH JUSTICE, DEAD EVEN, THE FIRST COUNSEL, THE MILLIONAIRES, THE ZERO GAME, THE BOOK OF FATE and THE BOOK OF LIES
"Segura's command of tight plotting and realistic characters keeps this energetic debut on track."
The Miami Herald
"In Silent City, Segura shines a light on a Miami not often seen, one in which neon and glitz are supplanted by the hardscrabble grit of folks just trying to get by. Silent City is a coiled snake, twist after twist bringing you ever closer to its final, stinging bite."
Chris F. Holm, bestselling author of DEAD HARVEST, THE WRONG GOODBYE and THE BIG REAP
"Miami glows hot in this debut - Alex Segura is a name to watch." Jeff Abbott, New York Times bestselling author of DOWNFALL
"Silent City screams off the page! Someone lock Alex Segura in a room until he churns out more tales of Pete Fernandez's Miami! As someone once wrote, 'Please sir, I want more.'"
Kevin Flynn, author of NOTES ON A KILLING, LEGALLY DEAD and OUR LITTLE SECRET
"Silent City is a top-notch thriller. The action is non-stop, the tension is relentless, and in Pete Fernandez, Alex Segura has created the most compelling, original, and complex multi-layered hero I've encountered in years."
Andrew Grant, bestselling author of EVEN, DIE TWICE and RUN
"Silent City is a noir page-turner I couldn't put down, a race through the Miami tourists don't see. I loved the book, and can't wait for the next one. Alex Segura is a writer to watch."
Sara Gran, bestselling author of DOPE and CLAIRE DEWITT AND THE CITY OF THE DEAD
"Silent City is a page-turner right from the get-go, fast and furious and with plenty of bite."
Adam Christopher, bestselling author of EMPIRE STATE and THE BURNING DARK
"A thrilling read that picks up speed with each page. This book was a fantastic debut in the mystery genre, and I m ecstatic that Pete Fernandez has his own series. Looking forward to more from Segura."
Steve Weddle, acclaimed author of COUNTRY HARDBALL
"A gritty murder mystery/detective story set in Miami among the ruins of the old guard media."
The Huffington Post
"Segura is off to a good start with Silent City."
One of Crimespree Magazine s Favorite Reads of 2013
"Alex Segura nails the mood his first time out with his debut novel, SILENT CITY. He takes the reader on a rough and tumble tour of his hometown of Miami, Florida. But hold on. this isn't the Miami of USA Network's Burn Notice. No one is cracking wise with a drink by the ocean; Segura's Miami is haunted by a silent killer while our hero is haunted by his failures."
"Both a classic and unique detective novel...a pretty powerful and exciting tale."
"Segura pulls off an evolution of character I can t recall having seen in recent crime fiction. He also uses the dark corners and alleyways of Miami, untouched by the neon of South Beach, to create a criminal's playground that leaves in the reader's mouth a cheap beer aftertaste that blends well with the scent of stale smoke permeating the room. If trench-coat-and-Stetson-hat fiction were a genre, Silent City would be right at home in it."
The Florida Book Review
"Instead of a down-on-his-luck PI who somehow manages to be a step ahead of everything, Pete stumbles to try and keep up. Surprisingly charming and doggedly determined, he's a little bit Harry Dresden and a lot Clint Barton from Matt Fraction s Hawkeye. Segura writes some fantastic action sequences and keeps the suspense humming throughout the story. It's book you find yourself needing to finish, just so you can see if Pete manages to survive the mess he s pulled himself into."
"Forget the neon lights. Forget the glitz. Forget the bikinis and mojitos. And get ready for the other side of Miami." --CrimeFictionLover.com
"The new George Pelecanos is here...I was really impressed with this debut." --Son of Spade
"Silent City feels refreshing in large part because the characters ring true. They re motivated by recognizable emotions, and behave in believable ways when thrust into desperate situations. The story is set around a newspaper. And as a former longtime newspaper reporter myself, I can verify that Segura nailed the different personality types who haunt newsrooms." - Tom Joyce's Chamber of the Bizarre
"Silent City was a quick read. I finished it in just a few days, and by the time I was reaching the climax, I was turning off the television and flying through the last twenty pages just to know what happened to Pete and his friends." --Bookoisseur.com
"Set in Miami, the city comes to life in the author s hands rich and vivid with a definite dark underbelly, it put me in mind of Miami Vice a show I used to love which visually had the same feel to it bright lights and warm nights hiding a less salubrious reality where danger lurks around every corner." --Liz Loves Books
"Segura has a way with characterization and exhibits serious promise in his debut novel." --13th Dimension
"Tightly plotted, Silent City is a fast, compelling read, one set to an impeccable soundtrack. Segura clearly knows his way around a vinyl collection, deftly using music to set moods as well for characterization. Pete is a likeable protagonist-the fact that he's an amateur detective gives him a kind of scrappy credibility as he bumbles along in the early stages of his investigation." --Black Heart Magazine
"Alex Segura details Pete's struggles and captures his downward spiral perfectly. You really feel for him but also at the same time Alex makes you feel like most of it is his own doing." --Crime Book Club
Pete Hernadez's life has fallen apart. Fired from the Miami Times, he is now ostensibly a private eye. Former fiancée Emily has moved back in with him—temporarily—on a platonic basis after leaving her husband. As the alcoholic Pete and reporter Kathy Bentley struggle to solve several murders in Miami, his obsession with the case crushes a briefly reawakened romance with Emily. Slowly getting sober, Pete and Kathy track the killer whose victims are strangely posed in homage to Rex Whitehurst, a serial killer from Pete's reporter days. VERDICT This compelling sequel to Segura's debut (Silent City) is a brooding, melancholy tale with a somber ending, Pete's sadness echoes the darkest corners of Miami's roughest streets.—Jeffrey W. Hunter, Royal Oak, MI
Journalist Pete Fernandez (Silent City, 2016) hits rock bottom when he confronts a serial killer. Since getting fired by the Miami Times, Pete's divided his time between helping his friend Dave Mendoza at The Book Bin and drinking himself senseless. Still, he's not too addled to miss his second chance with former fiancee Emily Sprague when she leaves her husband, Rick Blanco. Since she can't get over Rick's cheating on her with his 20-something office assistant, Alice Cline, Emily moves into Pete's guest room while she decides what to do next. What Alice does next is disappear, bringing the police to Rick's door. When Alice's body is found sliced and diced in the style of serial killer Rex Whitehurst, the cops go ballistic. It can't be Rex, who was executed years ago in front of scores of witnesses. Once Pete and Times crime reporter Kathy Bentley decide to investigate, things get ugly. Someone roughs up Pete and firebombs his house. Emily returns to Rick, sending Pete, who's just started attending AA meetings, right off the wagon. More women are snatched, and more mutilated bodies turn up. Even the FBI seems stymied. The deeper Pete digs, the more the killer focuses his rage on him, until no one in his orbit is safe. Segura can't quite decide between noir and creep show. Pete's second case may not tempt fans of either.