Webster PD reopens pharmaceutical disposal bin, brings back non-criminal fingerprinting services
WPD’s property clerk has already come across some uniquely inappropriate items in the bin
The Webster Police Department has officially reopened its pharmaceutical disposal bin, which is located in the department’s lobby behind Webster Town Hall. With this returned service, while it is a useful service for the community, the department has encountered some unique challenges.
According to WPD Public Information Officer Gretchen O’Dea, some people have been dropping off items that are on the department’s list of “Not OKs” for the bin. Some have even dropped off items that many wouldn’t even think the department should have to specify as “not okay.”
For instance, O’Dea said people often drop off loose pills, syringes and needle pens, liquids, inhalers, and other prohibited items. These are typical things that WPD has on its “Not OK” list on Facebook.
On one occasion, O’Dea said WPD’s property clerk found a urine drainage bag in the bin.
Especially with COVID-19 still posing a threat to people’s health, a bag of urine is particularly troubling to have to handle.
“Certain items are prohibited because those items endanger the health and safety of our property clerk, whose responsibility it is to empty the pharm bin,” said O’Dea.
The risk of spreading potential contamination is even higher in that an armed, on-duty police officer always escorts the property clerk whenever she empties the bin, O’Dea adds.
“Therefore, prohibited items in the pharm bin also threaten the health and safety of our officers,” O’Dea said.
“We would really appreciate it if people followed the rules pertaining to the acceptable and non-acceptable items for disposal.”
A list of accepted and not accepted items for the bin, which is also posted on the Webster Police Department’s Facebook page, are as follows:
Prescription medications, prescription patches, and prescription ointments
Medications for pets
Ointments, lotions, or liquids
Medication from businesses or clinics
No loose pills are accepted, and medications must be placed inside a plastic bag for drop off, or in the original containers.
In addition to its pharmaceutical disposal bin, the Webster Police Department is once again offering non-criminal fingerprinting services. Of course, people are required to wear face masks upon entering the building.
Everyone is also required to use hand sanitizer before being fingerprinted.
The cost for fingerprinting, according to O’Dea, is $25 cash or check (no credit/debit cards). She says the department has fingerprint cards for $5 each if people do not have their own.
Fingerprinting is available Monday-Friday anytime between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. People can call the department’s Records staff at (585) 872-1216 and one of the clerks will provide a walk-through of the process.


Meizu Pro 6 Plus has received top chipset Exynos 8 Octa 8890 and impressive features.
The company Meizu introduced the flagship smartphone powerful Pro 6 Plus. The device received the top-end chipset Exynos 8 Octa 8890, large display and a camera of 12 MP. Novelty metal case with plastic inserts.
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The present work investigates experimentally the two-phase flow instability of convective boiling heat transfer in a system of two parallel microchannels at a given low mass flux and several different heating surface temperatures. The test section employed in this work is fabricated by silicon bulk micro machining and anodic bounding processes. Both channels are triangular with the channel-width of the topside of 100 i`m and hydraulic diameter of 51.7 i`m. The topside width of the central island between two channels is 20 i`m. The forced flow of de-ionized water is provided by a syringe pump. The two-phase flow visualization under boiling conditions is made possible by a high-speed digital video camera. The temperatures of inlet and outlet reservoirs, the inlet pressure as well as the pressure drop during the experiments are recorded and analyzed with flow visualization. The results of the study demonstrate clearly that two-phase flow instabilities with significant oscillations in two-phase flow properties can be developed in the system of double microchannels at high heating surface temperatures due to channel-to-channel interactions. Flow visualization confirms the presence of flow reversal during large amplitude oscillations. Such two-phase flow instabilities involving flow reversal should be of great concern for the design of a micro evaporator.
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Concord Youth Theatre performs Godspell in their new home!
CYT opens the doors of its new home with Godspell, a 1971 rock musical based on the book of Matthew from the New Testament. Timeless messages of kindness, tolerance and love come vibrantly to life in the lyrics of Grammy and Academy Award winner Stephen Schwartz. Performances are Thursday, October 24 through Saturday, October 26 at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, October 27 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 and may be purchased online at http://www.ticketstage.com/CYT. Suitable for ages 8 and older.
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By Vince Rugari
He can’t cop Vegemite, but Socceroo Harry Souttar is eagerly anticipating his first taste of Australia’s greatest football rivalry as his fondness for his adopted nation continues to grow.
Souttar has only been to Australia once before - the same trip in which he made his international debut in 2019 - but is acutely aware of what Tuesday night’s clash with Japan means, both in historic terms and in the context of the team’s bid to reach next year’s World Cup in Qatar.
It’s been more than a decade since the Socceroos last beat the Samurai Blue - in a 2-1 qualifying victory at the MCG under the late Pim Verbeek - but they’ve never been able to beat them on Japanese soil in nine attempts stretching all the way back to 1994.
They may never get a better opportunity to break that drought, with Japan under extreme pressure after losing two of their first three matches in the final round of Asian qualifiers for Qatar 2022.
Reports from Japan indicate that if they fail to beat the Socceroos at Saitama Stadium, it could cost coach Hajime Moriyasu his job.
Even a point would be enough to seriously boost Australia’s chances of reaching the World Cup having notched a world-record 11 consecutive wins in qualifiers to sit equal-top of Group B, with three home fixtures still to come.
Asked if it was time the Socceroos finally got back on Japan, Souttar said: “I think so.”
“We’re aware of their form. There’s pressure on them. We’ve seen the results they’ve had. But us as a group, we put pressure on ourselves. We drive ourselves forward.
“We’ve got 11 wins and obviously it’s a record but we want to go for 12. We’re not happy with 11, we’re always looking for the next one. And one of the big key messages in this campaign stage has been take it game by game. That’s one of the reasons why we’ve done so well.”
Souttar, 22, dismissed as “paper talk” speculation that English Premier League sides Everton and Tottenham Hotspur are considering a bid for him, having been impressed by his consistent performances in the heart of defence for second-tier Stoke City.
Born and raised in Aberdeen but with an Australian mother, Souttar admits he is starting to feel a stronger connection to the green and gold - especially after spending so much time in hubs with the Socceroos and the Olyroos, whom he represented in Tokyo earlier this year.
“I’d been around the staff and the players for almost two-and-a-half months. It felt like that was your life, your home,” he said.
“To be going away from that was really strange. I’ve probably been with the staff and players more than I have my family for the last four months. I love coming away - we’re not in Australia at the moment, hopefully that can be changed sooner rather than later and we get to play in front of the fans again.”
As for his take on Vegemite, it was Socceroos teammate Rhyan Grant who supplied the highly divisive yeast concoction for him to sample at an earlier camp, as is generally the custom for any foreigners who come into orbit with Aussies.
Souttar was not impressed. “Not a fan,” he said.
Indeed, it’s his knowledge of Scottish football that might come in most handy for the Socceroos this week. Souttar keeps a close eye on the league in his homeland, where his brother John plays for Hearts, and where Japanese star Kyogo Furuhashi has been tearing it up for Ange Postecoglou’s Celtic.
Kyogo has only just recovered from injury, but played half an hour in Japan’s 1-0 loss to Saudi Arabia last week, and looms as an obvious starting candidate if Moriyasu looks to shake things up amid their form slump - and a seriously dangerous player if he hits his peak.
“I do watch the league as much as I can and keep up with results. [Kyogo] has had a good start,” Souttar said. “He’s a different type of striker to someone I’d normally face in the Championship, but we know he’s a good player - they’ve got good players all over the park, and so will we. Hopefully it’ll make a great spectacle.”
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The death toll from NSW's unprecedented bushfire season has climbed to 25 after the body of a 59-year-old man was found in a home on the state's South Coast.
NSW Police say the man's remains were found on Friday in a house in Bodalla, southwest of Moruya, after a bushfire raged through the area on Thursday.
It comes 24 hours after three US firefighters died when their aerial water tanker crashed northeast of Cooma and on the same day father and son Robert and Patrick Salway, who died protecting their home in nearby Cobargo, were buried.
NSW Emergency Services Minister David Elliott on Friday said this season was the "darkest summer" in the state's history.
"I'm hoping we don't have a repeat next year, or the year after or for the next 10 years, but the reality is, we probably will," he told reporters in Sydney.
NSW Rural Fire Service commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons said the state would "forever be indebted" to the sacrifice the three US firefighters made.
Plane owner and operator Coulson Aviation on Friday confirmed captain Ian McBeth, 44, flight engineer Rick DeMorgan Jr, 43, and first officer Paul Clyde Hudson, 42, lost their lives in the crash at Peak View.
The C-130 Hercules crashed just after dropping fire retardant along a ridge, Australian Transport Safety Bureau chief commissioner Greg Hood said, adding the kilometre-long crash site was "complicated" because it was in an active bushfire area.
ATSB investigators on Saturday will make the site safe by securing aviation fuel, the magnesium wheels and any unexploded oxygen bottles.
They will then locate the plane's voice recorder and take it back to Canberra "to see what the exchanges may have been in the cockpit during those final moments", Mr Hood told reporters on Friday.
Mr Fitzsimmons said hot, dry and windy conditions on Thursday resulted in flare-ups, fire spreading and new fire ignitions, as well as home losses.
Six firefighters battling the Clyde Mountain blaze on NSW's South Coast were injured when their truck rolled near Moruya.
"We've still got to get through the end of January, we've still got to get through February which is one of our months of summer and we still have to get through the end of the statutory bushfire danger period which might be extended - should the circumstances dictate - beyond March," the RFS boss warned on Friday.
While the three-month weather outlook for NSW does include some rainfall, Mr Fitzsimmons said it wouldn't exceed the average.
"We're not getting any strong signals of above-average rainfall, drought-breaking rainfall or fire season-ending rainfall."
Some 60 fires continue to burn across NSW but only one is at "watch and act" alert level.
Premier Gladys Berejiklian on Friday announced a state memorial service will be held on February 23 in Sydney to recognise the firefighters who have died this bushfires season.
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Abou-Rida: Egypt can qualify for the 2018 World Cup
FIFA executive committee member and recently-appointed Egypt national team general supervisor Hany Abou-Rida has stated that he will hold a meeting with the national team players and staff on November 10 to discuss short and long-term goals, which include qualifying for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
Abou-Rida clarified that he is working closely with Head of the Ministry of Youth and Sports Khaled Abdel-Aziz and Egyptian Football Association President Gamal Allam in order to fulfill the Egyptian’s dream of reaching the World Cup.
The 62-year-old is full of confidence and believes that the Egyptian national team can qualify for the upcoming World Cup, claiming that he has already met with national team manager Héctor Cúper several times in order to listen to and meet his demands.
Abou-Rida concluded by saying,”I will take this responsibility on my shoulders, and I promise that I will try my best to take the national team to the World Cup.”
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Biscuits and Gravy with Maple Sausage Gravy is a brunch favorite that has been lightened up with whole wheat biscuits, turkey sausage and a touch of maple in gravy!
I think Mother Nature is pulling a dirty trick on us. If you were to walk outside here, you wouldn’t believe it is still February. As in 60’s and 70’s this weekend. The fact that we were going for walks around our neighbor and enjoying a tasty margarita on our back porch has me itching for spring even more.
So with all this warm weather, I thought to get out of the house. Stretch my legs and take Aiden for a walk. My other secret reasoning? To have the little guy take a long snooze. I would take even 1 full hour at this point because he thinks sleep is for the weak. We have a power napper on our hands and this mama’s patience is really getting tested.
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not so glorious walk. I should mention he isn’t currently a fan of his car seat. Well according to others, no baby is really fond of theirs. I was just hoping we had a wonder baby on our hands. Not so much. So during this walk, he started getting rather feisty. Sophia, Lenny the Lion, nor I, could calm him down. In efforts to speed this process up, I started to jog. Silence. Oh phew. Back to walking. Instant whaling. Ugh. Moved my legs a bit faster. Silence again. Oh dear. Well that is one way to make mama burn an extra calorie or two…
My reward? These Biscuits and Gravy with Maple Sausage Gravy! It is no secret that I love recreating glutenous recipes to a healthier version but still full of flavor. And this dish got rave reviews, even from my father in law that is not a fun of ‘health’ food. I chalk that up as a win!
The base of this recipe starts with the whole wheat biscuits I gave you all last week. They are easy enough that you can whip up a batch any morning, as in 20 minutes, start to finish! Then the good stuff is poured on. But not ordinary sausage gravy. Between you and me, I never cared for biscuits and gravy because of the fatty, spicy sausage and peppery gravy. To fix it? I lightened the dish up with Jennie O Turkey Sausage! Turkey sausage is a staple around our house – from soup, to pasta to stuffed in sweet potatoes. We made the switch a few years ago to ground turkey and sausage to ensure we were dishing up healthy dishes but still keeping them full of flavor. It is incredibly versatile and I have yet to have a family member detect my switch a roo!
As I mentioned, this gravy is no ordinary gravy. Beyond lightening it up with turkey sausage, it thickens with a bit of whole wheat flour then almond milk is whisked in and sweetened with a touch of maple! It is enough to make you think, “Hm, what is that?!” but not enough to make you think you are diving into a stack of pancakes.
Now that we have brunch covered, where is my mimosa?
Skinny Biscuits and Gravy with Maple Sausage Gravy is a brunch favorite that has been lightened up with whole wheat biscuits, turkey sausage and a touch of maple in gravy!
10 minPrep Time
20 minCook Time
30 minTotal Time
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) cold butter
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 16 ounces ground turkey sausage
- 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 2 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- In a stand mixer with paddle attachment or a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix well with a whisk or fork.
- Cut the butter into little small pieces and add to flour mixture.
- Mix the flour and butter together until the butter resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add the milk and mix together just until combined, being careful not to over mix. Knead the dough with your hands 8 to 10 times, then turn the dough out onto a floured counter or cutting board.
- Pat the dough out flat with your hands until it’s about 1/2 inch thick. If the dough sticks to your fingers, sprinkle a little flour on the top and bottom. If it’s too dry (not holding together), add a splash or two of milk or water.
- Using a cookie/biscuit cutter or upside-down drinking glass, cut out biscuit rounds. (I used a 2 5/8 inch cutter.) Gently press together the remaining dough and continue to cut biscuits, making sure not to handle the dough too much. (I yielded 11 biscuits. So you may have one leftover to munch on!)
- Place the biscuits on parchment lined baking sheet and bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until lightly browned. (If using a bigger biscuit cutter, you will need to bake for longer.)
- While biscuits bake, in a large sauté pan, brown turkey sausage. Once sausage is brown, stir in flour. Cook one minute,
- Slowly whisk in milk. Season with salt, pepper and maple syrup. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer until thickened, about ten minutes.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper, if needed.
- Serve immediately.
Serving Size is: 2 Biscuits + 1/4 of Sausage Gravy Mixture
If you make this recipe, make sure to snap a photo and hashtag it #WITHSALTANDWIT. I’d love to see what you are cooking up in your kitchen!
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Bring out your dead! It’s my favorite time of the year, and the time when I’m pining most to be back in the States…Halloween! Last year I collaborated with The Flyaway Life on a list of haunted getaways all around the United States. So if you love tricks, treats, and travel as much as I do, give it a read!
I was lucky enough to grow up in the Bay Area, so it’s with a bit of bias that I say that San Francisco is the jewel in the Golden State’s crown. It combines all the best things about the state in one trip to California. Nature, food, art, nightlife…there are always things to do…Read More
This guest post was written by Michelle from Travel After Five, a blog specializing in tips and guides for traveling professionals. There are a lot of places to visit in the Midwest, stretching from North Dakota down to Kansas, and east to Ohio. Besides some of the nicest people you will ever meet, the Midwest…Read More
I’m always pumped to see a mention of my hometown, Oakland, in the news for something good, so I’ve gotta give GQ a major fist bump for showing The Town some love. Even if it does imply major gentrification. https://www.gq.com/story/oakland-weekend-guide
With the U.S. currently gaffe-ing about matters both diplomatic and domestic, it’s little wonder the sentiment outside of the States is so wary—especially when it comes to booking travel. But count on California to do something to change that. I love this colorful, bright-eyed ad from LA Tourism, that both says and shows that #everyoneiswelcome. And to be honest—since we’ve acknowledged the population is so varied, I’d love to see such a diverse cast in a “normal” ad too. #goals
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Nearly everyone agrees that homelessness remains one of the Coachella Valley's top issues. So News Channel 3 wanted to know what's happening right now with the new homeless navigation center planned to open in north Palm Springs.
When completed, the center is expected to provide 80 beds for the homeless, in addition to a variety of support services. But as the costs continue to increase, so do questions about the project itself.
Though it may look like nothing is currently happening at the nearly four-acre site off McCarthy Road, according to Palm Springs city officials, everything is still on schedule.
In an email to News Channel 3, the city's communications director Amy Blaisdell said, "Residential units are currently under construction and expected to be installed this fall. In addition, the design work for the re-entry facility is underway."
Sitework and utility infrastructure are scheduled to begin in July. The facilities are expected to be ready for the first residents come February 2024.
Plans for the center have been in the works for more than a year. The nonprofit homeless services provider, Martha's Village and Kitchen, is currently in talks with the city to operate the center.
"Is this navigation center going to be a game changer when it comes to homelessness in the Palm Springs area?" Peter Daut asked CEO Sam Hollenbeck.
"I think absolutely," he replied. "Let's say if law enforcement finds somebody on the street who needs help, they now have somebody they can try to filter into the center that they had no place to send before."
But from the beginning, there have been issues with the project.
Neighborhood groups in north Palm Springs protested its location, fearing it will lead to an increase in crime. There have also been questions about the project's timeline, prompting criticism earlier this year from some city councilmembers.
In February, Councilmember Lisa Middleton asked Jay Virata, the director of community and economic development: "Can you give us a broad review of the timeline, and when will we see occupancy at the navigation center?"
Virata replied, "It is difficult to answer, given the availability of products right now for construction and other building materials."
Middleton responded, "Jay, that's not good enough. I don't mean that personally, but we need a timeline that is going to work. And there is no higher priority in the city than getting this open." She later added, "I am very fearful that we are planning this thing to death."
The largest building at the center, Building C, was originally supposed to be a residential facility, but design requirements laid out in the grant-funding rules say that residential facilities must have windows and bathrooms. So Building C is currently not included in the designs, but labeled for "future use."
And then there are the rising costs. The project's development team is requesting millions of extra dollars to offset construction costs, and add services to the project.
According to a June 5th city council staff report: "Bids for the construction were received in May, and were higher than budgeted." There are also "electrical costs" and "extensive infrastructure upgrades."
Back in February, the council approved $3 million in additional funding for the center, bringing the total cost to more than $31 million. But according to the June 5th staff report, the team is now asking for an additional $5 million, which would come out of next year's general fund budget. If approved, the county would also contribute and additional $3 million, pushing the project's grand total to nearly $40 million.
"I think the navigation center was put into play without even knowing what they were going to put there. So they spent all this money at a place that does not work," Matt Naylor, the vice president of Well in the Desert, said.
The nonprofit works closely with the homeless, and estimates there are currently 445 unsheltered people in the city of Palm Springs alone, which is higher than the county's most recent homeless point-in-time count of 239.
Naylor said 80 beds is not enough, and recently wrote a letter to the city, questioning why more is not being done to help the growing homeless population.
"Eighty beds is nothing. And if you're asking for a referral service, how are those individuals going to be chosen to fill those 80 beds, which is not even a lot compared to the 445 who actually live here right now," he said.
Daut asked Hollenbeck: "What would you say to somebody who thinks that this is the wrong idea?"
Hollenbeck replied, "I think whenever you do something like this, there's always going to be people with different ideas on how to do it. It's 80 to 85 beds that aren't here now. You can argue whether it's the right type of shelter, but it's going to get people off the streets."
The city and county declined News Channel 3's requests for an interview on the project until after the next public discussion. The discussion was supposed to happen at the council meeting on June 5th, but has now been pushed to June 29th. Even so, Blaisdell said there has been no delay with the project.


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T. Kennedy takes ENDA step; T. Community unlikely to applaud
Apparently bored with only dealing with the Clintonites who are pissed that he endorsed Obama, Sen. Ted Kennedy has found a new way to divide progressives' opinions of his political stances. How? Well, the longtime gay rights champion has announced plans to push the Employment Non-Discrimination Act in the Senate. But that's not the divisive part. The alienating element is that Tedward, like fellow liberal Mass. lawmaker Barney Frank, is supporting the version of ENDA that leaves the transgender community behind.
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Speaking about his reasons for incrementalism on this measure, Kennedy tells the AP:
"The fact is that the House of Representatives has taken action," ..."The best opportunity for progress is ... to follow along on the action of the House of Representatives, and then look down the road to a new day after we have a good Democratic Congress and a Democratic president."
Comments to which transgender people everywhere were heard to quip:
"Remind me to never find myself in a life raft with a gay man, a lesbian, and a liberal lawmaker!"
Good as you.
Now if only gays and lesbians everywhere believed this about transpeople.
Y'know, the ones who fought for gay rights. The ones who put up with the transphobia and hate spew coming from gay and lesbian mouths.
The ones who freak and lash out when called on their spew.
The gays and lesbians ned to work hard on making lesbian and gay spaces safer and less hostile for the often gay and lesbian trans sisters and brothers.
Until then, they clamor for special rights, not the just and equal LGBT rights.
Seriously, if an LGB bill comes up to vote... how many gays and lesbians will say "This is wrong! People are being left behind."
They may hand wring, but in the end, they will cover themselves and rationalize leaving the most vulnerable to twist in the wind.
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I have a wrt54g with an AMD chip that read am29L my router appears to be bricked I have a solid red Diag light and I cannot get the Local Area Connection to show connected to it. I have followed the guide for shorting pin 15,16 and then shorting 16 to a ground with no luck i see these guides keep mentioning to ping -t 192.168.1.1 well how can i ping if theres no intermitent connection being made. any ideas? below are pictures of what the internals of the router looks like where is pin 15,16 ? if someone can highlight or something. because maybe i was shorting the wrong one.


When one goes camping in the RV, it is essential to ensure that the pipes don’t freeze. If they do, it can be a huge hassle and cause a lot of damage.
Those planning to camp in an RV this winter might wonder if there is anything they can do to keep the pipes from freezing.
There should be no cause for worry, though- there are several steps that can be taken before and during the trip to ensure this doesn’t happen!
This article will uncover some tips on how to keep RV pipes from freezing while camping. Let’s jump in!
How To Keep RV Pipes From Freezing While Camping: Simple Tips and Tricks
Wrap Pipes in Heat Tape or Pipe Insulation
One very easy way to keep the RV pipes from freezing is wrapping them in heat tape or pipe insulation.
Heat tape is an electric heating element one can wrap around the pipes. It will automatically turn on when the temperature drops below a certain point and will help to keep the pipes warm.
Pipe insulation is another great option and is relatively cheap and easy to install. It works by trapping heat inside the pipe, which prevents it from escaping and keeps the pipes warm.
Use a Portable Heater
Another great way to keep the RV pipes from freezing is to use a portable heater.
This is an excellent option if insulating the pipes is impossible or if one is only going to be gone for a short period.
Just be sure to turn the heater off when leaving and make sure that it is safe and out of the reach of children or pets.
Drain the Pipes
For extended camping, it is a good idea to drain the pipes.
This will help prevent them from freezing and bursting while away.
Simply turn off the water supply to the RV and open all of the faucets until the water has completely drained out.
Once the water is gone, be sure to turn off the power to the RV so that no electricity is running through the empty pipes.
Insulate the RV Bays
Insulating the RV bays is a great way to keep the pipes from freezing.
This is especially effective for those living in an area that gets very cold in the winter months.
There are a few different ways to insulate the RV bays, so be sure to do some research and find a suitable method for the RV.
Skirt the RV
One way to keep the RV pipes from freezing is to skirt the RV. This can be done by using a tarp or other material to create a barrier between the ground and the bottom of the RV.
This will help keep the heat in and prevent the cold air from coming in and causing the pipes to freeze.
It is also essential to make sure that the material used is securely fastened so that it does not blow away in the wind.
Benefits of Keeping the Pipes from Freezing
Avoid Water Damage
The biggest perk of preventing the pipes from freezing is avoiding water damage. Water damage is one of the most common reasons for RV repairs, and it can be a very costly one.
This is true, especially considering that plumbing issues are often the culprit behind such problems.
With this in mind, there is no better way to avoid water damage while away than by keeping those pipes from freezing!
Maintain a Comfortable Temperature
Another great benefit of keeping the pipes from freezing is that it helps maintain a comfortable temperature inside the RV.
This can be challenging if the pipes are frozen and not working correctly. It is crucial to keep in mind that if the outside temperature is below freezing, there is a chance that the inside temperature of the RV could drop as well.
It is important to take the necessary precautions to keep the pipes from freezing to avoid this. This will help maintain a comfortable temperature inside the RV and make trips much more enjoyable!
Another reason for keeping the pipes from freezing is that it can save money.
If the pipes freeze and burst, it can be a very costly repair. Not to mention, it will most likely ruin the trip!
How to Keep RV Holding Tanks From Freezing
RV holding tanks are one of the most vulnerable parts of the RV to freezing, as they are often located on the underside of the vehicle, where they are more exposed to the cold.
There are a few things that can be done to help prevent this from happening:
-Use tank heaters: These devices attach to the bottom of the holding tank and help keep the contents from freezing.
-Insulate: Use pipe insulation or wrap a blanket around the tank to help keep it warm.
– Use RV antifreeze in the tanks.
Taking these steps can prevent the RV holding tanks from freezing while camping!
What is the best way to keep my RV pipes from freezing while camping?
The best way to keep the RV pipes from freezing while camping is to take preventative steps before the trip and be prepared. Some great options for preventing frozen pipes include skirting the RV, using heat lamps, wrapping the pipes in heat tape or pipe insulation, and using a portable heater.
What to do if the RV pipes freeze while camping?
If the RV pipes freeze while camping, one should try to thaw them as soon as possible. This can be done by turning on the faucets and letting the warm water run, using a hairdryer or space heater to thaw the pipes, or using a portable heater to raise the temperature inside the RV.
There are a few different ways to keep RV pipes from freezing while camping.
Each method has its benefits and drawbacks, so choosing the right one for the RV is vital.
The most important thing is to take action before the trip and be prepared!
RVers can prevent their vehicle pipes from freezing and save themselves a lot of money and headache by taking the necessary steps.
Thanks for reading! Safe travels!


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Idaho State University-Meridian Health Science Center is accepting applications to its Associate of Science degree program in paramedic science. The deadline to apply is May 15 for priority consideration and classes start Aug. 28 at ISU-Meridian, 1311 E. Central Drive.
The paramedic science program will provide students with the skills and knowledge to treat patients in and out of a hospital setting, conduct thorough patient assessments, and provide medical care to reduce illness and injury.
The program consists of three semesters of lecture, laboratory and clinical field experience, including a three-month field internship. Applicants must fulfill prerequisites to gain admission.
To download an application, go to http://www.isu.edu/kasiska/paramedic/.
The ISU paramedic program, accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, is the only paramedic program in Idaho offering an Associate of Science degree.
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Still in Dalat I woke up and read my mum’s post about a solar eclipse at that exact moment, in a band of Asia we were in! So out I rushed to see it for myself, not with the naked eye of course but using careful aiming through a camera.
Then we jumped on a bus to Nha Trang, what we thought would be a wonderful beach stop on our tour of Vietnam. We were slightly wrong. Not that it is a particularly horrible place or anything.
Disappointingly the Vinpark, the local water park that is, was closed. Ever since I saw a spectacular advert for an airborne water slide in Koh Panyang I was hoping for a water park day. Denied. Again. Kelly couldn’t be bothered with any of that culture junk here, so lazy beaching was primarily the schedule.
We searched for a beach with a pool bar that we’d heard about. The entrance of which was a bit worn down and had a big ferris wheel, that gave it a kind of abandoned Soviet fair ground look I’d seen in Call of Duty games. First impressions aside we booked a luxury sun bed for next to nothing and set about enjoying the relaxation ahead. I swam the entire length of the circular pool and gorged on cocktails and sun.
We then wandered down the beach to find a bar, but along the way heard a familiar sound as the ‘Circle of life’ music burst into song. The Lion King was playing on the beach cinema for kids. We smiled at each other knowingly and turned to sit down and watch, before the chorus proclaimed “so dnya my prikhodim na planete” – the opening line of the song – in Russian. Yes you read that right, maybe not the actual Russian words, that’s Google Translate, but yes Nha Trang is a Russian playground. At the next bar, like all others, the menu is presented in Russian, before we ask for English.
Dinner that evening was at a restaurant called Lanterns. It was very popular so be warned if you go, it involves queuing. Our friend Rimmer recommended it, and it didn’t disappoint as the food was very good.
Kelly woke up the next day feeling ill unfortunately, which could’ve been down to anything she’d consumed in the previous 24 hours, and fixed her to within 10 steps from a toilet. That evening we needed to catch our first overnight bus to Hoi An. Which lets face it, in her state was never going to happen. So we booked a plane. Which was super cheap and allowed her to recover.
That day therefore, we stayed in. I popped out for supplies (basically tissues and the all important Pringles). Whilst on a mission I found some Durian to try. Durian, if you don’t know is a large fruit, that has the consistency like it’s been melted in the sun. It also smells like that too. In many major Asian cities, Durian is banned from public transport because of the smell. Like rotting flesh, it has a sharp unpleasant smell most Westerners cannot get over enough to enjoy the wonderful taste, I was told.
So I dived in, buying four segments for less than a pound and sat in a park and ate. Tentatively I took my first bit and was surprised it didn’t taste awful. Actually quite nice – not amazing as I had been led to believe – but good. My pack of segments didn’t have a particularly bad smell, still something present, but not pungent enough to put me off. So maybe I had a bearable batch. Satisfied I returned to my sick wife and watched some movies during our first duvet day in some months.
By the time we needed to get the plane, thankfully Kelly was feeling fine. The double flight back to Saigon followed by Danang, and subsequent taxi ride took us from 11PM until 7AM. So it was a bit of a blur, and thoroughly knackering.
Our hotel is thankfully located in the centre of Hoi An, just outside the walls of the old city. After a brief nap we got up and walked down the road, past countless tailors, dress makers and the like. Each and every rep, outside claiming the cheapest but best quality of course. Our hotel had recommended a particular tailors and Trip Advisor backed this up with glowing reviews.
Firstly, tired bodies needed filling up and we wandered down the very pretty riverside street looking for a preferable joint. We happened to stumble into Morning Glory a restaurant actually thought to be the best in town. Accidentally too at the perfect time, as every other time we passed afterwards we saw what looked like 45 minutes of queue. The two most famous dishes in Hoi An are the sumptuous White Rose Dumplings and Cau Lau. Both of which make us declare it the best food in Vietnam, or at least ten times better than our previous food here. Not that any was bad.
Going back to the recommended tailors it was called Bebes. Inside we were welcomed by Anna our assistant who took us through the process in a very laid back and friendly manner. We could choose the style, fabric, quality and adjustments of any garment and within 24 hours they would be finished. Plus it was less expensive to have a fully measured, tailored suit here than off the shelf in the UK. I indulged in suits and shirts whilst Kelly looked gorgeous in her fitted dresses.
Whilst we got Measured up all of the shop girls were giggling and flitting around, giving us colour and fabric options. It was fun and good to get to know them all, about their lives, children and families. Afterwards we walked around the market streets at night with all their lanterns and wonderful shops.
In the morning we tasted our second bike tour experience. This time around the surrounding countryside. Our guide offered extra stops so we started off at a Pagoda, where he explained the different Buddhas. Then we cycled to a vegetable garden owned by an awesome old couple who were 92 and 85 years strong. They still tend their crops, and took it upon themselves to teach me how to water the plants.
Using a shoulder supported beam, suspending a watering can at each end I needed to fill and sprinkle the water evenly across the crops. It was heavy and cumbersome, so the man nearly 3 times my age showed me with considerable ease how it should be done. Only to then hobble back over, reminding me of his age once the task was complete.
At a next stop we made some pots at a pottery village. On a spinning pottery table I attempted to replicate the spice pot, Kelly nailing hers with aplomb.
At a spectacular carpentry village we bought some chopsticks, before watching a boat being made from scratch, the true service the village offered. Every village we note, has an industry and everybody chips in.
Cycling past a field we spot a buffalo and our guide asks if we would like to ride it. I did and during this random event I contemplated how every day is different and it will be weird to return home to have a routine. Kelly and I are always catching ourselves thinking ‘I didn’t know I would be doing this when I got up today”. I asked the buffalos name, so the guide and farmer exchange confused words which I interpret as “it’s a buffalo it hasn’t got a name”, “but he asked for a name”, “tell him buffalo” in Vietnamese, “OK”, “Mr Andrew it’s called Bingh”. The farmer’s face looked like he was just thinking, why does this man want to ride my buffalo. Weirdo.
Back to Hoi An and we wander to the Japanese covered bridge, then to other side of bridge during the setting up of night market and the world food fair. It’s a busy market with lots of people smiling at us, going about their evening.
For dinner we ate in a French restaurant by the river. Again great food. Hoi An was such a beautiful old city, with such rich history, and exceptional food. This was an unexpected high following on from a bit of a dampener at Nha Trang. Love rekindled it was time to head up the coast, eventually reaching the capital Hanoi, where we were told life was a lot less relaxed and more in keeping with party ethics.

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ADX/1027: ‘Hanes Cymry America/ A History of the Welsh in America’
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Book: ‘Hanes Cymry America (1872)/A History of the Welsh in America
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Translated by Martha A. Davies and Phillips G. Davies. 2nd edition, extensively revised.
Great Plains Welsh Heritage Project, 2008
Ceredigion Archives - 40 years of preserving the past for the future - and counting

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Two letters questioning the role played by the Town Council in the Peace Day riots and the future of Mayor Henry Impey were published in the Luton News on August 14th, 1919.
'Lest We Forget' wrote: “One is glad that some, at least, of the offenders who helped to make our town hideous on Peace Day are being brought to justice. No doubt they are receiving their desserts, and rightly so.
Having given interviews to two newspapers when he returned to Luton on the Thursday following the Peace Day riots, Mayor Henry Impey was recorded as having paid another visit on Monday, August 11th, 1919.
Both police and firemen have been paid a meed of official and public recognition which everyone agrees they richly deserve for their gallant and heroic conduct against overwhelming odds in connection with Luton's notorious peace rioting, but the soldiers have been entirely left out of it all, and many who noticed the salutary effect of the soldiers' intervention consider they have cause to feel aggrieved at what can only have been an unintentional oversight.
[Beds & Herts Tuesday Telegraph: August 5th, 1919]
Luton seems very empty now. The big works are closed for the week, there is a general holiday in the straw trade for the week, and the shops are closed for part of the week. Thousands of people have gone away, and despite the crowded conditions of all the seaside resorts, they seem to have found places in which to make a home for the time being.
Two weeks after the Peace Day riots, the Luton Reporter newspaper (August 5th) gave its view of what it headlined “Luton's burden of debt and disgrace”. Its editorial read:
In spite of the visible scars and stains left by the disastrous happenings of a fortnight back, the town had become more or less restored to a normal condition of affairs in time for what has always been known locally as the holiday month. Unhappily there remains the burden of debt and disgrace.
Luton no longer stands alone in its unenviable reputation, said the Beds & Herts Saturday Telegraph of August 9th, 1919. The temporary lapse into riot on Peace Day has been eclipsed by Liverpool disturbances. Said the newspaper:
During the four days of magistrates court hearings resulting from the riots, prisoners were transferred by train between Bedford jail, where they were being held on remand, and the Luton courthouse in a “chain gang” system.
[Beds & Herts Saturday Telegraph: August 2nd, 1919]
Last night, following a notice handed in, about ten men at the Luton Iron Foundry, High Town, came out on strike. Fortunately, the holiday week follows, and it is hoped that a settlement may be arrived at before the resumption on Monday week.
Insp Herbert Hunt and Pc Sear and Pc Silvester, three of the four members of Luton Borough Police Force so badly mauled by the mob in the peace rioting outside the Town Hall that they had to be treated for their injuries in the Bute Hospital, were discharged from the hospital on Monday evening [July 28th].


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Massive Disneyland Attraction Database
A freaky view of Mr. Ollie Johnson's Perilous Ride when it's hidden in fog
Mr. Ollie Johnson's Perilous Ride
July 19, 1966
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Mr. Ollie Johnson is rightfully called the worst pilot in Disneyland. On this attraction, you imagine that you are him, demolishing Ollie Johnson Hall, disrupting the cosmos, being run over by a train, and even going straight to a hole!
- Warning: during winter, this attraction will be full of disgruntled farm animals.
Policies and Warnings
- Minimum height 47 hogsheads.
- Pregnant folks will probably want to ride immediately after eating.
- Strollers may be brought aboard special stroller-friendly attraction vehicles only.
- Attraction is closed for unscheduled repairs from April 8 to November 5.
- The reference to apples is a movie reference.
- This attraction is considered to be the sister of the Mr. Ollie Johnson's Car Toon Spin attraction.
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In parallel with this increase, concern is growing too, as far as these products must be ecological, non-toxic, cheap and, in addition, effective. A research team of the University of Granada is working on the design of biodegradable detergents respectful with the environment, which adapt to the needs of the new times and harmless to humans; their work has given the first results through a doctoral thesis that, under the title “Biodegradation and toxicity of commercial tensioactives”, has been developed by Manuela Lechuga Villena, of the department of Chemical Engineering of the UGR.
This first study has focused on the analysis of four types of tensioactives which are usually present in the formulations of commercial detergents: lineal alkylbenzene sulphonate, which can be mainly found in manual dish soap and textile detergents and which is synthetised from non-renewable oil raw materials; nonylphenols polyethoxilates commonly used in industrial detergents for hard surfaces; fatty ethoxilated alcohols, appeared as an attempt for a more ecological answer to nonylphenols polyethoxilates and alkylpolyglucosids from oils and sugars, completely renewable raw materials which also have excellent cleansing properties and can be an excellent alternative to alkylbenzene.
An ecological and cheap alternative
After the having analysed these four wash compounds reproducing rivers' and seas' conditions in the laboratory to determine the toxicity of these products on sea bacteria, the researcher has concluded that fatty alcohols ethoxilated and alkylpolyglucosids show an excellent toxicological and biodegradation behaviour, which turns them into the best ecological alternative. In addition, according to Lechuga Villena, a previous work carried out by the research groups of the University of Granada [http://www.ugr.es] Tensioactives, Enzymes and Emulsions and Interfaces and Biochemical Technology confirms that the combination of these tensioactives leads to commercial products with an outstanding cleansing capacity.
The importance of this work of this work resides in the wide variety of implementations of these compounds –domestic uses, personal care, industrial and textile cleaning, hotel business, the restaurant and feeding industry– and, therefore, in their multiple effects in the long and short term not only on the environment, but also on human organism (dermatological, neurological, cardiologic actions, etc.)
One of the main objectives of this project is to prevent that the great proliferation of these chemical products ends up affecting humans and their environment. Therefore, these first results are “an indispensable step to formulate a detergent which is able to work with less aggressive means and with a high wash effectiveness”, explains the researcher, who adds that “this is at present one of the great challenges in the field of the companies that trade in this kind of detergents, which would be welcome both by consumers and by the producers who manufacture the specific and necessary machinery in the wash process”.
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On the way to an intelligent laboratory, physicists from Innsbruck and Vienna present an artificial agent that autonomously designs quantum experiments. In initial experiments, the system has independently (re)discovered experimental techniques that are nowadays standard in modern quantum optical laboratories. This shows how machines could play a more creative role in research in the future.
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At the JEC World Composite Show in Paris in March 2018, the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT will be focusing on the latest trends and innovations in laser machining of composites. Among other things, researchers at the booth shared with the Aachen Center for Integrative Lightweight Production (AZL) will demonstrate how lasers can be used for joining, structuring, cutting and drilling composite materials.
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Scientists at Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo Tech) and Tohoku University have developed high-quality GFO epitaxial films and systematically investigated their ferroelectric and ferromagnetic properties. They also demonstrated the room-temperature magnetocapacitance effects of these GFO thin films.
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This paper describes two accurate and efficient numerical methods for computing unsteady viscous flows. The first one solves the incompressible Navier‐Stokes equations in their vorticity‐velocity formulation, using a staggered‐grid finite‐volume spatial discretization to provide second‐order accuracy on arbitrary grids, and combines effectively an alternating direction implicit scheme for the vorticity transport equation and a multigrid line‐Gauss‐Seidel relaxation for the velocity equations. The second method solves the compressible Reynolds‐averaged Navier‐Stokes equations in strong conservation form, with a k−ω turbulence closure model. The equations are discretized in time using an implicit three‐time‐level scheme, combined with a dual time stepping approach, so that the residual at every physical time step is annihilated using an efficient multigrid Runge‐Kutta iteration with variable time stepping and implicit residual smoothing. The space discretization uses a Roe’s flux difference splitting for the convective terms and standard central differences for the diffusive ones. A turbulent unsteady cascade flow is used to demonstrate the accuracy and efficiency of the method. The authors are currently working towards extending the two approaches described in this paper to three space dimensions.
De Palma, P., Pascazio, G. and Napolitano, M. (2001), "Accurate and efficient solutions of unsteady viscous flows", International Journal of Numerical Methods for Heat & Fluid Flow, Vol. 11 No. 4, pp. 286-307. https://doi.org/10.1108/09615530110389090Download as .RIS
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I am a fan of open vistas, sunrises and sunsets. Needless to say this area down here supplies all of them. I will be heading back to Colorado this coming Saturday morning and should arrive Sunday afternoon. I am a bit disappointed in not seeing as much outside of this area but there will be other opportunities.
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This past Saturday afternoon I went to a BBQ at my oldest daughters home. They grilled up some elk burgers and brats. 🙂 Games were played, children and puppy dogs ran all over the place and lots of laughter was heard.
Chris and Cody supplied the meat while everyone else was asked to bring a side dish. Well that meant there were too many salads and deserts to fit on one plate so multiple trips to the table were needed. I found this young girl exploring all of the back yard, walking stick in hand.
As the sun went down I stood along the fence in their backyard with camera in hand and watched the colors. Nature was magically making art and I had a great front row seat.
When the restless, irritable, discontent feelings sweep over me I know it’s time to find some quiet. I can find that by driving out east and finding some country dirt road to walk along. I have found a spot just into Weld County near the intersection of County Rd 90 and County Rd 13. This is a large hill that looks out to the west and north into the lower valley. The Colorado Front Range will be in any image you bring home. There were a few small storms along the front range. This one is the to the north and there was one behind me to the south. Tom and Kathy will probably recognize this view as they have been there. I enjoyed the quiet here, listening only to the low grumbling of thunder associated with the storm.
And, we awoke to a third day of rain/snow mix. My weather app said it was 34 degrees at 6:00 am. Not sure how much snow they have in the mountains but I think it’s a lot. Farmers are going to love this. We have almost an inch of moisture. I took this image late this morning at Cathy Fromme Natural area. I’m pretty sure the higher mountains are white but with the cloud cover I can tell. Stay warm.
I drove to Loveland yesterday morning to meet my sister for coffee, share a hug and some talk time. As I came upon this scene I needed to stop and take it all in and I jus happen to have my camera. The water at the bottom of the image is a large puddle of melted snow in the wheat field.
To me, photography is an art of observation. It’s about finding something interesting in an ordinary place…. I’ve found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them. Elliott Erwitt
The weatherman was right. They predicted thunderstorms for yesterday afternoon and sure enough clouds built up in the west over the mountains. It began to rain along the foothills then moved out out to the east. I took the above image at the Cathy Fromme Nature Area then drove out east in anticipation of some good clouds. But I watched the storm build up and obscure the mountains with a refreshing half inch rain. And the plants are loving it. It was all good and the weatherman was right.


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SeaWorld San Diego Hosts Puppy Sleepover to Support Animal Rescue and Care
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Animal rescue and animal care never stop – even during a pandemic. In partnership with Mission Bay Puppy Rescue and Pups N Boots, two organizations that rescue and...

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text: Today, travelers cross the Mackinac Straits without ever leaving their cars, but until 1957 it was necessary to take a break from highway driving in order to cross on one of the many state-operated ferries. The car ferries operated along with the famous train ferry Chief Wawatam. While the 'Chief' operated into the 1970s, car ferry service ended on November 1, 1957, the day the Mighty Mac was opened Take a trip with us back in time and see what straits travel was like before the Bridge. Through the use of rare color footage and interviews with former ferry workers, we'll make this journey possible. From the award winning producer of the Mighty Mac.

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The Missouri governor and his wife have issued their yearly Christmas message.
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The Work Bag for Women: A Professional Tote with Lunch Box
In the past, I always thought it should be difficult to lose weight, because many women around me are not thin even if they lose weight all the year round, but they never thought it would be a matter of method! Later, I was able to lose weight by changing my diet sooner or later because I was instructed by a nutritionist. This time is really thin, and her method you will also, simple, do not rebound! During the period of losing weight, first of all, change the breakfast and dinner to eat a specific food, so that you can lose weight; secondly, you can eat normally for lunch, and then stick to it!
So, next time you spot a man in your workplace carrying a lunch bag, take a moment to appreciate the dedication and discipline that goes into his routine. Behind that seemingly ordinary item lies a tale of self-care, nourishment, and determination, quietly shaping his workday experience. The lunch bag man, though often overlooked, is an unsung hero of the workforce, embodying values we should all aspire to in our busy lives.
Bagels and lox have long been associated with breakfast or brunch, but they also make a fantastic choice for any time of the day. Their portability and ease of consumption make them an excellent option for a quick and satisfying lunch at the office or an on-the-go snack during a busy day. The versatility of bagels and lox allows for them to be enjoyed in various settings, from casual gatherings with friends to elegant soir茅es.
The American Lunch Box Bentgo: A Convenient and Healthy Way to Pack Your Lunch
The Ultimate Lunch Bag for Kids: Keep Their Meals Fresh and Delicious
Furthermore, lunch bags for men promote sustainability by reducing waste and encouraging healthier eating habits. By carrying your own lunch each day, you reduce the need for disposable containers, plastic wraps, and bags, leading to a significant decrease in environmental impact. With a lunch bag, you embrace the power to choose nutritious and homemade meals rather than resorting to unhealthy takeout options. Not only does this empower you to monitor your own diet, but it also sets an excellent example for others, inspiring them to adopt healthier habits as well.
When it comes to bagels, there is no shortage of options for both traditionalists and those with more adventurous taste buds. Bagels come in an array of flavors, from classic plain and everything bagels, to more unique creations like blueberry, cinnamon raisin, or even savory options such as jalapeno or garlic. With the right mix of creativity and quality ingredients, bagel shops can become a go-to spot for breakfast, lunch, or a quick bite anytime.
Firstly, a spacious lunch box bag allows you to pack an ample amount of food without any hassle. Whether you prefer hearty salads, sandwiches, or multiple small snacks, a larger bag ensures that you have enough room to carry all your favorite edibles, along with some additional space for occasional treats. It saves you the struggle of cramming everything inside a small container, resulting in a more organized and enjoyable lunch experience.


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Accname : place a dummy somewhere in the map with a bugged model, place it inside an area no player can see. if the player uses iseedeadpeople or a maphack he will reveal it for him and the game will crash because of the bugged model.
hi, thank you very much. Actually i wanted to post a different idea but i hadnt got enough time for that so i had to come up with another idea and that was pretty much the birth of Halloween Rider.
Your question is answered fast, i used WEU (Its outdated i know, better use JassNewGen instead) to add new tiles to my map (it removes tile limit) but the additional cliff tile is not useable. using it for the maps terrain will mess it up because of 3 different cliff tiles. this is not avoidable, sorry mate.
Hi! I just gotta say I loved the map you made for the contest. Very cool terrain it was mainly that which blew me away. I just gotta ask how you got three different cliff types in one map. This would be very useful for me in one map . Again very cool map love the terrain.
well, i havent got much time, i am a busy guy. I always check the forums once or twice a weak to see how the members projects go but i am most of the time not logged in and just watching as guest.
am sorry but time is valuable.
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Most legit traffic is tracked on multiple Analytics and we have Cloud Flare setup to block a ton of stuff but still there is large amount of bots that seem to escape detection and show up in the user list of the forum. I have been watching this bullshit for a year and still cannot figure it out it is drving me crazy lol.

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Can California ballot proposal legalizing killing of gays be stopped?
Proposal written by attorney is titled ‘Sodomite Suppression Act'
A ballot initiative submitted to the California Attorney General's Office would legalize killing gays and lesbians with "bullets to the head."
The proposal written by Huntington Beach attorney Matthew McLaughlin is titled the "Sodomite Suppression Act."
It states that "any person who willingly touches another person of the same gender for purposes of sexual gratification be put to death by bullets to the head or by any other convenient method."
The proposed initiative has sparked outrage, and yet, stopping the proposal from getting to the signature gathering step before it can be put on the ballot may not be possible.
Legal experts and lawmakers say the Attorney General’s Office has little or no authority to reject a proposal based on content.
State Attorney General Kamala Harris’ office is not commenting on the proposal, but confirmed that her office is in the process of reviewing the request.
“I’m kind of speechless,” said Isiah Maldonado, a Sacramento resident who is appalled at the proposal. “Coming from me personally, I am a gay Catholic, I think that what he is doing is completely wrong.”
Even some anti-gay marriage activists are opposed to the proposed initiative.
“We condemn the death-to-homosexuals ballot initiative,” said Randy Thomasson, president of SaveCalifornia.com, in a statement released Friday night. "This (is a) terrible ballot initiative. (It) is wrong in both the eyes of conservatives and liberals.”
There are efforts underway to stop McLaughlin.
State Sen. Mark Leno, D-San Francisco, said the lesbian, gay bisexual, transgender caucus wrote a letter to the head of the California State Bar Association “asking that they look into the mental stability and state of this Mathew McLaughlin and challenge his membership to the California State Bar Association … given that he has literally threatened the lives of a protected class of citizens here in California.”
An online petition is also gaining signatures. So far, more then 7,000 people have asked the bar association to disbar McLaughlin.
The petition was started by Carol Dahmen, a political media consultant who was outraged over the proposal.
“I think the attorney general should refuse to give it title and summery and let Mr. McLaughlin sue her. She has a whole building full of attorneys working for her,” Dahmen said
Dahmen also said this proposal highlights problems with the process.
“I think that there is clearly work to do on the initiative process,” she said.


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The Normative Implications of “Knowing the Future” for Preventive War
Journal of Military Ethics
205 - 226 p.
Preventive war, future, epistemology, just war tradition, norms, ethics
What if claims about the future informed us about the intentions and the capabilities of our opponents to wage war against ourselves? Would and should the existing norms that restrict the preventive use of force change in the wake of such transformation? This article highlights the potential normative consequences of this change and discriminates between several possible normative evolutions. Would and should the “knowability of the future” alter radically the traditional rule of self-defense? This rule could indeed be jeopardized but, as I argue in this paper, it should not (and might not necessarily). However, the distinction between preemption and prevention could become obsolete. Future claims about security will also induce new security doctrines as knowledge about the future would be used to signal one’s intentions and deter one’s opponent. This change would also have a significant impact on accountability, as citizens would have a more active role in discussions over foreign policy. Moreover, new modes of predictions and forecasting will challenge the traditional role of experts whose biases have hampered their analyses and anticipations. Thus, trustworthy future claims could bring significant progress in both ethical and political terms as they would trigger a debate on the role of knowledge in democratic societies.

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The Boston Police Department reports arresting a Springfield man after he began "actively shooting at a person," but without success, at Gladeside Avenue and Cragmere Terrace in Mattapan shortly before 4 p.m.on Sunday.
According to police:
"On arrival, officers observed an individual, matching the description of the suspect, running from Cragmere Terrace toward 76 Gladeside Avenue. Upon seeing officers, the male ran into the rear of the address on Gladeside Ave. Officers pursued the male into the backyard of the residence where they observed the suspect throw a gray metallic object over the rear fence. Officers instructed the suspect to lay on the ground, to which he initially refused. Eventually the suspect complied and was placed in handcuffs. Officers searched the area and located a gray and black firearm behind the rear fence at 76 Gladeside Avenue. A search of the area yielded the recovery of ballistic evidence in front of 15 Cragmere Terrace. A motor vehicle in the area also had ballistic damage. "
Deandre Ballard, 25, was charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, unlawful possession of a firearm, unlawful possession of ammunition, unlawful possession of a large-capacity feeding device, carrying a loaded firearm on a public way, discharging a firearm within 500 feet of a dwelling, and trespassing, police say.
Ballard was also charged as an armed career criminal, which could mean a longer sentence if he is convicted on the other charges. He and four other men were charged with robbing a Springfield Dunkin' Donuts at gunpoint in 2014; in 2016, he was sentenced to 3 1/2 to 5 years in state prison.

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Northumberland College has created and launched a training partnership with ORCA LGS Solutions. ORCA is a design, manufacturing and training company that uses innovation and a range of modern construction methods to support the government as well as increase the housing supply across the region as well as across the UK.
A White Paper was published by the Department for Communities and Local Government in February which illustrates the government plans to improve the housing market through the increase in the supply of new homes in England. The plan that has been laid out includes the target to build a million new homes by 2021.
The Construction Leadership Council has commissioned the Farmer Report in order to explore and highlight any actions that could be taken to cut back the vulnerability felt by the housing industry in term of skills shortages. The Farmer Report showed that the government target of a million new homes cannot be achieved by the industry unless the output is significantly increased.
However, as part of the government plan to increase the amount of houses available on the market, ORCA has set an aim to deliver 10,000 units of affordable housing over the course of five years. The company intends to focus on the use of off-site mobile manufacturing, which is a process that will employ and train more local people for labour as well as make the most of Light Gauge Steel which will mean that construction projects are delivered at a 50% increased speed.
Northumberland College has ORCA have formed a partnership in order to offer support to the UK government mandate which will lead to the house building sector left less vulnerable to skills shortages by increasing the use of offsite construction methods. With housing construction, it is thought that 85% of houses employ traditional construction methods of masonry and timber while offsite manufacturing accounts for 15% of the market. The offsite construction industry is getting more and more popular and does also have a massive potential for growth in the future.


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Darjeeling Loose-Leaf Tea - 2nd Flush (Caffeine)
Darjeeling is in a class all its own. So naturally, we found more than one, and had to pick which one to carry. We ended up with two. You do the choosing. Enjoy the experience.
This is a very high quality, late-spring harvest loose leaf tea processed according to a traditional orthodox method. A unique Muscat-like fruitiness in aroma and flavor.


In a recent letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Iowa Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley expressed his disapproval of the State Department’s slow response to watchdog complaints about $40 million in questionable aid to Afghanistan.
Grassley called the department’s sluggish response “unacceptable” and emphasized the importance of compliance with rules and regulations when handling taxpayer money.
Grassley pointed out that only $19,000 of the $40 million in questioned aid was found to be allowable by law, and just $191,000 of improperly spent aid is being returned to the government.
The State Department, along with other agencies, has been criticized for wasting billions of taxpayer dollars on Afghanistan reconstruction projects over nearly two decades.
The senator has requested regular updates on the auditing efforts, explanations for the two-year delay, and information on the department’s attempts to recover the improperly spent money.
While the State Department has been generally helpful in addressing old recommendations from the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR), 14 recommendations still remain unaddressed, potentially putting the department at risk of noncompliance with federal law.


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- How do you cure scarlet fever?
- What is scarlet fever called now?
- How long did scarlet fever epidemic last?
- Is Scarlet Fever an emergency?
- How do you get rid of scarlet fever rash fast?
- How long does scarlet fever last without antibiotics?
- What are the long term effects of scarlet fever?
- Will Scarlet fever go away by itself?
- Is scarlet fever caused by poor hygiene?
- What should I do if my child has scarlet fever?
- What happens if scarlet fever goes untreated?
- What tests confirm scarlet fever?
- Is Scarlet Fever back 2020?
- Does scarlet fever affect the heart?
- Is strep throat the same as scarlet fever?
- Why is scarlet fever rare now?
- Does scarlet fever need to be treated?
- Can you go blind from scarlet fever?
How do you cure scarlet fever?
Scarlet fever is usually treated with a 10-day course of antibiotics.
This is often in the form of penicillin or amoxicillin tablets, although liquid may be used for young children.
For people who are allergic to penicillin, alternative antibiotics such as erythromycin can be used instead..
What is scarlet fever called now?
Scarlet fever, also known as scarlatina, is an infection that can develop in people who have strep throat. It’s characterized by a bright red rash on the body, usually accompanied by a high fever and sore throat.
How long did scarlet fever epidemic last?
Between approximately 1820 and 1880 there was a world pandemic of scarlet fever and several severe epidemics occurred in Europe and North America. It was also during this time that most physicians and those attending the sick were becoming well attuned to the diagnosis of scarlet fever, or scarlatina.
Is Scarlet Fever an emergency?
There are usually no further problems once your child receives treatment. If untreated, scarlet fever can cause other serious health problems. Be sure to contact your child’s healthcare provider right away if your child ever has a sore throat with a rash.
How do you get rid of scarlet fever rash fast?
Lifestyle and home remediesTreat fever and pain. Use ibuprofen (Advil, Children’s Motrin, others) or acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) to control the fever and minimize throat pain.Provide adequate fluids. … Prepare a saltwater gargle. … Humidify the air. … Offer lozenges. … Provide comforting foods. … Avoid irritants.
How long does scarlet fever last without antibiotics?
How long scarlet fever lasts. Scarlet fever lasts for around a week. You’re infectious up to 7 days before the symptoms start until 24 hours after you take the first antibiotic tablets. People who do not take antibiotics can be infectious for 2 to 3 weeks after symptoms start.
What are the long term effects of scarlet fever?
In general, appropriately diagnosed and treated scarlet fever results in few if any long-term effects. However, if complications develop for whatever reason, problems that include kidney damage, hepatitis, vasculitis, septicemia, congestive heart failure, and even death may occur.
Will Scarlet fever go away by itself?
Most mild cases of scarlet fever resolve themselves within a week without treatment. However, treatment is important, as this will accelerate recovery and reduce the risk of complications. Treatment normally involves a 10-day course of oral antibiotics, usually penicillin.
Is scarlet fever caused by poor hygiene?
The disease was very common in Britain in the 1800s and spread quickly due to cramped housing and poor hygiene – and was a death sentence. Nowadays, it lasts no more than ten days once treated with antibiotics and is less serious.
What should I do if my child has scarlet fever?
How is scarlet fever treated in a child?Having your child gargle with warm saline (saltwater) to ease the sore throat.Making sure your child drinks plenty of fluids.Giving acetaminophen or ibuprofen for fever or throat pain. Never give aspirin to a child. It can cause a dangerous condition called Reye syndrome.
What happens if scarlet fever goes untreated?
Although scarlet fever was once considered a serious childhood illness, antibiotic treatments have made it less threatening. Still, if left untreated, scarlet fever can result in more-serious conditions that affect the heart, kidneys and other parts of the body.
What tests confirm scarlet fever?
Throat cultures are considered the gold standard for diagnosing scarlet fever and strep throat. 1 The sample is obtained the same way as a rapid strep test—a swab that resembles a long Q-tip is passed over the back of the throat in the oropharynx.
Is Scarlet Fever back 2020?
Scarlet fever, a historic disease, is making a comeback in a select few countries and scientists are unsure why. Whether or not this trend will continue into 2020 remains to be seen, but affected countries and the public health community should rally to address this re-emerging threat head on.
Does scarlet fever affect the heart?
Rheumatic heart disease is a condition in which the heart valves have been permanently damaged by rheumatic fever. The heart valve damage may start shortly after untreated or under-treated streptococcal infection such as strep throat or scarlet fever.
Is strep throat the same as scarlet fever?
When the bacteria infect the throat, the illness is called strep throat. Streptococci can also produce a toxin which results in a distinctive skin rash. When this occurs, the illness is called scarlet fever.
Why is scarlet fever rare now?
The rash of scarlet fever is caused by a toxin that the strep bacteria produce. Scarlet fever once was common among children ages 2 to 10, but now it is relatively rare. The reason for this remains a mystery, especially because there has been no decrease in the number of cases of strep throat or strep skin infections.
Does scarlet fever need to be treated?
Antibiotics Get You Well Fast Doctors treat scarlet fever with antibiotics. Either penicillin or amoxicillin are recommended as a first choice for people who are not allergic to penicillin. Doctors can use other antibiotics to treat scarlet fever in people who are allergic to penicillin.
Can you go blind from scarlet fever?
The mechanism for scarlet fever causing permanent blindness is uncertain. It is conceivable that it could be a postinfectious autoimmune phenomenon, such as optic neuritis. However, there are few cases reported, of which most were temporary and some likely misattributed cases of meningitis.

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That's because so many of the "greats" tied to the past, who gave their fans a sense of time and place, passed away.Celebrities like musicians Tom Petty, Fats Domino, Chuck Berry, Playboy founder Hugh Hefner, actors Jim "Gomer Pyle" Nabors, Della Reese and Roger Moore, and comedians Jerry Lewis and Don Rickles all left us. It seemed that we were given a hint that 2017 would go down as a year of losing some of the great ones when iconic actress Mary Tyler Moore died on January 25 at the age of 80.That same month also saw the passing of "NCIS: Los Angeles" star Miguel Ferrer, "Mannix" star Mike Connors, Oscar-nominated actor John Hurt and Frank Pellegrino, who made his bones on the big screen in "Goodfellas" and on TV's "The Sopranos."Two other actors who appeared in "Goodfellas" and "The Sopranos" also died in 2017: Frank Vincent, who played Bill Batts, and Chuck Low, who played Morris (Morrie) Kesseler, in the iconic Martin Scorsese mob film."Goodfellas" cinematographer Michael Ballhaus died in 2017 as well.The year would see the deaths of several fan favorites, including "Apollo 13" actor Bill Paxton, "Happy Days" star Erin Moran, "People's Court" judge Joseph Wapner, Richard Hatch of "Battlestar Galactica," "Gong Show" host Chuck Barris and Turner Classic Movies host Robert Osborne.The music industry took its fair share of hits as well, with the loss of Southern-rock icon Gregg Allman, Joni Sledge of the group Sister Sledge, Black Sabbath keyboardist Geoff Nicholls, Main Ingredient singer Cuba Gooding Sr., AC/DC guitarist Malcolm Young, jazz singer Al Jarreau and many others. Like the deaths of Prince and David Bowie in 2016, music also seemed to feature untimely losses that stunned fans.Such was the case with the suicide of Linkin Park lead singer Chester Bennington in July, less than two months after his close friend Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell was laid to rest.Related: Chester Bennington dies on his good friend Chris Cornell's birthdayThe deaths of 42-year-old rapper Prodigy of Mobb Deep and You Tube star and rapper-singer Lil Peep at the age of 21 sent their followers reeling.But no death could have more encapsulated the feeling that the good old days are slipping away more than that of singer David Cassidy."The Partridge Family" star carved a career by capitalizing on the nostalgia and esteem he held as a former teen idol who sold out stadiums.Famed songwriter Diane Warren summed it up in a tweet following Cassidy's death in November."Bye bye childhood," she tweeted. "RIP David Cassidy."
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Ahead of Saturday's epic matchup between No. 6 Michigan and No. 8 Michigan State, fans across the country are counting down the minutes until kickoff from East Lansing.
As it turns out, even the guys calling the game are jacked for the Wolverines and the Spartans to settle their differences on the football field. On Tuesday, Fox Sports analyst Joel Klatt tweeted a thought that many within the Michigan and Michigan State fan base can relate to this week.
Klatt and (Gus) Johnson will be on the call on Saturday when Michigan and Michigan State take the field with both programs sitting at 7-0 for the first time in rivalry history - a span of 113 years.
The last time the Wolverines and the Spartans played a game while both programs were ranked within the AP top 10 was in 1964. Played in front of a crowd of 78,234 fans in Spartan Stadium, No. 7 Michigan would emerge victorious over No. 9 Michigan State by a score of 17-10.
Though Michigan got the best of the Spartans the in 1964, the Wolverines have since developed a track record of falling apart when they face top rated opponents like what they'll see on Saturday. In fact, Michigan is 0-13 on the road against opponents ranked within the AP top 15 since 2010, including 0-8 under the leadership of Jim Harbaugh (2015).
Given the current standing of both programs, the stakes on Saturday couldn't be any higher. College Gameday, FOX Big Noon Kickoff, the Barstool College Football show, a heated rivalry between two top ten teams, one program on the rise and the other trying to assert dominance, Tucker vs Harbaugh, Michigan vs Michigan State.
You literally couldn't ask for anything better if you're a fan of one of these two football programs.
Following a brutal 2020 season for both sides of the rivalry, it looks like the college football Gods are smiling upon the state of Michigan and giving fans a matchup they'll likely never forget.


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Merasty Responds To Mayor’s Plea
Tuesday, January 17, 2006 at 14:52
The Liberal candidate in Desnethe-Missinippi-Churchill River says an overhaul needs to be done on the health care system and how it functions in the North.
Gary Merasty is making the comments on the heels of concerns expressed recently by Ile-a-la-Crosse mayor Max Morin regarding the current status of northern health care and its effect on the working poor.
Merasty notes there are a number of underlying issues and deficiencies in the North which he says need to be immediately addressed and changed, including transportation challenges, low income levels and the lack of availability and high cost of prescription medications.
Merasty says there is also a need to re-visit how taxis and ambulances are paid to get patients to southern centres.
He adds additional medical equipment needs to be established in the North to reduce the need to send northerners south for medical care.