Thousands of Northern California residents are expected to remain without power until Friday evening as hot, dry, windy weather continues to put the region at risk for yet another massive wildfire.
After shutting off power to more than 26,000 Bay Area customers Wednesday evening, Pacific Gas & Electric said that it was aiming to have service restored in Alameda, Contra Costa, Santa Clara and Santa Cruz counties by the end of Thursday. Other areas further north and east, as well as San Mateo County, remained under watches for dangerous weather and were not expected to be given an all-clear until Friday morning, with power being restored as late as 10 p.m. Friday.
But the utility said the lengthy shutoff — intended to prevent energized power lines from blowing down and sparking a blaze — is necessary. After gusts of up to 65 miles per hour roared through some of the region’s highest elevations Wednesday night, forecasters predicted windy weather would continue into Friday morning.
“We understand that losing power has a significant impact on our customers, and we use a (public safety power shutoff) event as a last resort,” said PG&E spokeswoman Katie Allen. “But it is used to ensure the safety of the communities we serve and to reduce fire danger in those areas.”
As of Thursday, more than 9,000 firefighters were battling a dozen major fires throughout the state. But no new blazes ignited Wednesday night.
Today over 9,000 firefighters continue to battle 12 major and 8 other large wildfires/complexes in California.
The latest numbers on all active wildland fires at: https://t.co/6s2QmGvwFi pic.twitter.com/KujcM21gEn
— CAL FIRE (@CAL_FIRE) October 15, 2020
About 1% of PG&E customers — some 53,000 throughout the state — were supposed to lose power this week. But the utility said it was able to reconfigure its service, including switching some customers to power lines that didn’t pose a fire risk, and avoided shutting off electricity to 9,000 of those homes.
At a press conference Thursday evening, a PG&E representative said only 32,000 customers were without power.
“We’ll go through the evening hours with an intense focus on weather, as we have had all day, and we will look for opportunities to declare all-clears when weather conditions are safe and to begin our restoration process for the customers who remain off,” incident commander Mark Quinlan said.
Vanessa Bryan, a PG&E local customer experience manager, said the utility would staff 40 community resource centers through 10 p.m. Thursday and daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. until a majority of customers see restoral.
Those centers will offer device-charging stations, restrooms, water, snacks and other essentials, including indoor spaces with air conditioning, seating, Wi-Fi and ice and outlets for visitors with medical-device needs. All centers will also observe COVID-19 guidelines including facial coverings, physical distancing, temperature checks for indoor visitors and regular surface sanitation, Bryan added, and provide grab-and-go bags for other visitors.
A “red flag” fire danger warning remains in effect until 11 a.m. Friday for the Bay Area, and the region is under a heat advisory through 9 p.m. Friday. By Thursday afternoon, the mercury had hit 90 degrees in Oakland — tying the city’s record high temperature for the day. Monterey hit 89 degrees, beating its 2017 record of 86.
And it was expected to get hotter Friday.
“Tomorrow looks even warmer in certain spots, again flirting with those daily record high temperatures,” said Brayden Murdock, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service. “We do start to see a cooling trend over the weekend, but it’s still looking pretty dry.”
The heat wave prompted California’s Independent System Operator, which manages the state’s power grid, to call for a statewide “flex alert” Thursday. The operator urged residents to conserve electricity from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m., threatening additional blackouts if the demand for electricity to power air conditioners and other appliances exceeded the state’s supply. While California’s ISO imposed rolling blackouts in August for the first time in nearly two decades, the state has avoided such outages since then, largely due to residents’ conservation efforts.
The alert was lifted at 10 p.m. with no rolling blackouts ordered, indicating that customers had conserved enough energy to keep the grid functioning.
Due to an unusually warm October #CAWX, the California ISO has issued a statewide #FlexAlert from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. today, to protect the grid from any unexpected system shortages. Read the news release: https://t.co/MdZedqK0rm pic.twitter.com/MwlMDgmOSF
— California ISO (@California_ISO) October 15, 2020
PG&E officials said the 26,225 Bay Area customers who lost power under the unrelated public safety shutoffs starting Wednesday night were having power restored Thursday. The first round of fire-prevention outages began around 6 p.m. Wednesday, when about 33,000 customers in the Northern Sierra foothills and North Bay mountains lost power — including 9,221 customers in Napa County, and 1,776 in Sonoma County.
In Alameda County, 5,326 homes — mostly in the Oakland hills — lost power around 8 p.m. Wednesday. The power also went out for another 929 customers in Contra Costa County, 2,210 customers in Santa Clara County, 1,687 customers in San Mateo County and 5,076 customers in Santa Cruz County.
The utility said it had restored service to 8,000 customers as of 6 p.m. Thursday and expected to restore service to another 2,000 customers during the night.
As the lights went out, the wind picked up. The strongest gusts roared through the peaks of the North Bay and East Bay mountains, according to the National Weather Service. Up in Wine Country, Mount Saint Helena saw gusts of 65 mph. Wind speeds hit 57 mph on Mount Diablo in Contra Costa County.
There were impressively strong winds along higher elevations last night!
— NWS Bay Area (@NWSBayArea) October 15, 2020
Once the winds die down, dry weather is expected to continue — and some forecasting models show it getting even drier next week, Murdock said. That’s bad news for fire prevention. Already this year, 4.1 million acres have burned statewide — double the previous record of 1.9 million in 2018. And there’s no relief in sight.
“It might be some ways off until we see rain in the forecast,” Murdock said.
Staff writers George Kelly and Jason Green contributed to this report.


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DIGS gives $8,000 in gifts to hospitality and entertainment industry workers
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - Christmas came early for hospitality and entertainment industry workers Saturday night.
DIGS located in downtown Marquette decided to gave away $8,000 worth of grocery gift cards, masks, turkeys, hams and other gifts to everyone in those industries.
Local businesses such as The Gathered Earth Gift Shop, Econo Foods, Ore Dock Brewing Company, Big Boy, Border Grill, Hot Plate Pottery and more have donated gift cards towards the cause.
To claim a gift, workers just had to show up with proof of employment to DIGS City Beach with proof of employment.
With these industries struggling right now, co-owner Patrick Digneit said he knows everyone could use a helping hand.
“We decided to give back to our community because we’re in it,” Digneit said. “We live it and we understand the struggle that everyone is going through. Everybody’s hours are restricted and you just can’t have it where everybody has those shifts. So, we’re trying our hardest to help our brothers and sisters in arms.”
DIGS is still accepting gift cards from businesses to continue to give out to the hospitality and entertainment workers.
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- From: Patrick <flymooney@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 07 Aug 2007 21:16:07 -0400
David Boles wrote:
on 8/7/2007 5:09 PM, Karl Larsen wrote:So Fedora 8 is gearing up with Fedora 7 still broken. This seem's to me as a really stupid way to run a railroad.
Karl F. Larsen, AKA K5DI
You really do not have a clue here Karl. "The early work is going on with
Fedora 8"? It started at just about the time that Fedora 7 went Gold and
was released. Actually the development of Fedora never really stops.
Fedora 7 just turned into Fedora 8 (Rawhide) as Fedora 7 was released to
the public. Which will turn into Fedora 9 (again Rawhide) when Fedora 8 is
IMHO this *is* an excellent "way to run a railroad".
I guess propagation must not be so hot on the ham bands so the Fedora list must bear the brunt of this now. Although there is a regulation against broadcasting there...
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- Cape student sues, accuses school officials of slamming her to ground multiple times (04/28/16)45
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Area crew gets ovation for help after ice storm
Cape Girardeau firefighters were honored last month for their efforts helping with rescue and cleanup efforts during and after a January ice storm in southwest Missouri.
During a basketball game between Logan-Rogersville and Poplar Bluff at Logan-Rogersville High School Jan. 19, the firefighters were recognized with a standing ovation by the crowd.
"It was nice they acknowledged us," said Cape Girardeau Fire Department Capt. Steve Niswonger. "It embarrassed us a little bit, but we were more than happy to be there."
The crew's ticket fees were refunded by the general manager and the crew was offered free concessions, he said.
"I announced they were at the game," said Rod Gorman, Rogersville athletic director. "We wanted to show our appreciation and people were very appreciative. They were away from their families and doing a much needed service to our families."
The southwest region had been hard-hit during the ice storm that blanketed about a 100-mile diameter with more than 2 inches of ice, said fire chief Rich Stirts of the Logan-Rogersville Fire Protection District. The storm downed power lines, leaving thousands without power and shutting off water for those dependent on wells, he said.
"It was devastating," he said.
Cape Girardeau's crew joined more than 120 other firefighters throughout the state who responded to a statewide mutual aid call Jan. 13.
Cape Girardeau was the fourth wave to arrive after the ice storm, Stirts said.
Niswonger, along with firefighter/paramedic Derrick Carlton, firefighter/EMT Chris Denable and Jackson firefighter/EMT Terry Drum left for Rogersville Jan. 17, arriving at midnight.
They caravanned with crews from Sikeston, Kennett and Bloomfield. Each contributed a fire engine to the cause, spending three days assisting the Logan-Rogersville Fire Protection District where needed.
"From the minute we walked in we pretty much ran steady on different types of calls," Niswonger said.
The very next day they battled a blaze at a Rogersville convenience store with departments from Jefferson City, Ozark, Nixa, Southern Webster County and Bloomfield.
Housed at the base camp at the Logan-Rogersville Fire Protection District Fire Station No. 1, the crew assisted in providing water to Webster County residents who were without well water due to power outages. Residents pulled up in cars with buckets and containers firefighters filled for them, Niswonger said.
"We had about eight hours of sleep the whole time we were there," Niswonger said.
Skirt's wife, Earlene, and Genelle Reaves, Logan-Rogersville Fire Protection District secretary, fed firefighters three meals a day.
Cape Girardeau Mayor Jay Knudtson said the recognition was a wonderful and heartwarming experience for the firefighters and everyone in Cape Girardeau.
"We would only hope that if we were in that situation other fire districts would respond," he said. "The brotherhood between fire departments is a powerful bond."
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Have Brussels and container lines called a truce?
After years of frosty relations between the two sides, past differences appear to have been cast aside as evidenced by the proposal to extend consortia rules for another four years
An extension of the Consortia Block Exemption for another four years will provide container lines with legal certainty, but some lawyers question whether the decision would hold up in court if cargo interests asked for evidence that they were sharing in the benefits of vessel sharing, slot swap agreements and other co-operative arrangements between carriers
AFTER decades of hostilities between the European Commission and container lines, has a truce finally been called?
Brussels has proposed extending the Consortia Block Exemption without any modifications, suggesting that the relationship between the two sides has changed.
The regulation dates back to 1995 when European competition officials drew up the rules under which ocean carriers could co-operate with each other through, for example, vessel sharing or slot swapping arrangements.
The one activity that is not allowed is collective pricing. This has been outlawed in Europe since 2008 when the conference system was banned.
Brussels decided that these co-operative agreements brought greater efficiencies to liner shipping, which would benefit both carriers and shippers.
Since then, the block exemption has been renewed four times, and now looks like being extended again from next April, albeit for only four years rather than five.
That decision appears to contradict European Commission policy of doing away with special treatment for particular industries, and bringing all sectors within the remit of the European Union’s competition rules.
Yet Brussels has always said it understands the need for lines to form consortia and alliances, despite underlying suspicions that the container shipping industry was intrinsically anti-competitive.
Reed Smith partner Marjorie Holmes, a long-time advocate of the block exemption, thinks that the European Commission has learned a lot about how the industry functions, from the late 1990s when conferences such as the Far Eastern Freight Conference and Trans-Atlantic Conference Agreement were being investigated, to the detailed look at numerous mergers and takeovers that have transformed the sector in recent years.
During those clearance procedures, Brussels regulators also spoke to customers and found that few were particularly concerned about the consolidations taking place.
Most recently, Brussels conducted a series of dawn raids on the European offices of many global carriers in search of evidence of price signalling.
After a lengthy and expensive investigation, Brussels eventually cleared the carriers involved of any wrong doing, but nevertheless imposed a new system of commitments to make pricing more transparent.
Incidentally, those three year commitments have just expired, yet no-one seems quite sure about what happens next.
But after so many in-depth probes to find out whether container lines were colluding, price fixing, or acting unlawfully in some other way, Brussels seems to have finally concluded that this is a highly competitive industry that is subject to the vagaries of the marketplace. Hence, the proposal was made last month to leave the BER alone, assuming the final round of consultations before the April 25, 2020 renewal date do not come up with anything new.
But is there also a sub-text here? Is the decision a nod to the fact that Europe’s four major container lines not only face a multitude of legal and commercial challenges in the coming years, but also the constant threat of Cosco Shipping’s global ambitions, and that any regulatory disruption could just add to their problems at this critical juncture?
Having said that, the BER covers 61 consortia but only one of the big three global alliances. With market shares above the 30% threshold set by rules which grant an exemption from EU competition law, both the 2M partnership and Ocean Alliance have to conduct self-assessments to ensure they are not abusing their dominant position.
There is, though, another side to this.
At a recent round table discussion on the Consortia Block Exemption organised by the European Maritime Law Organisation, Mishcon de Reya partner Rob Murray questioned whether the commission’s decision would hold up in a court of law.
Both Brussels and the lines would have difficulty producing the proof that the consortia rules had been necessary to enable, for example, lines to share ships or invest in bigger and more efficient vessels. Both may well have happened regardless of the regulation, and indeed the two biggest alliances fall outside the block exemption, and yet still pool ships and have ordered vessels independently of each other.
More importantly, have the required benefits to shippers and forwarders of the consortia rules ever been quantified?
For most of the past decade or so, freight rates have been cheap, yet that is not because carriers have cut prices in response to lower operating costs resulting from cooperative agreements between lines. Prices are dictated by the laws of supply and demand, and for the most parts, carriers are price takers, not price makers.
Furthermore, as more vertical integration along to supply chain occurs, is it possible to work out whether customers are getting their fair share of the benefits of these highly complex transport systems.
Cargo interests have, of course, raised objections to the extension of the BER, and were undoubtedly taken aback by the decision to extend it until 2024.
But they have also come in for criticism for not taking steps to challenge some of the apparent flaws in the decision through the courts where they could formally request to see disclosure documents that would show how the benefits are being distributed.
It is not just lawyers who have questioned why the customers of container lines have failed to be more vociferous in asking whether or not the consortia rules are actually working as they should be, and demanding some clear data-based evidence.
Some on the cargo side are also privately highly critical of the lacklustre response of shippers’ councils, in contrast to the robust stance of the past.
For now, though, carriers finally seem to have convinced European competition regulators that they are a special case, in need of their own set of rules, and that the consortia block exemption provides much needed legal clarity and certainty in a highly unpredictable and uncertain world.


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Location: Williams County, ND
Employment: States Attorney is an elected position; current States Attorney has provided notice of retirement for October 2020. County Commission will fill the vacated seat by appointment in October 2020 and the appointed States Attorney will need to run for election in 2022.
County Overview: Williams County, located in northwestern North Dakota is home to more than 35,000 people and one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. Oil and agriculture are the two key sectors of the County’s economy.
Office Summary: The Williams County States Attorneys Office employs 5 licensed attorneys (incl. States Attorney) who were responsible for 1626 criminal cases, 86 juvenile cases and 101 mental health cases in 2019, along with all Williams County child support enforcement actions. Felony cases increased 12% (472 cases) and misdemeanor cases decreased 7% (1050) in 2019. Attorneys are supported by a Paralegal, 4 clerical support positions and 3 employees in the Victim/Witness Unit; 1 attorney, officed outside of the SA suite, completes all civil work.
Summary: Serves as chief legal counsel to Williams County; manages and coordinates State’s Attorney Office operations, activities, and personnel.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Serves as the County’s chief legal counsel regarding all criminal felony and various misdemeanor cases; delegating and overseeing prosecutorial work of all States Attorney office staff
- Prosecutes criminal cases, including review of reports and drafting of charges, search warrants and motions
- Participates in court hearings including bond, preliminary, motion hearings, jury trials and oral arguments before the North Dakota Supreme Court
- Oversees and directs State’s Attorney Office operations and activities; hires, trains, supervises, and monitors the performance of assigned personnel in the State’s Attorney Office; ensures compliance with County and departmental policies and procedures
- Provides legal advice to County agencies, the County Commission, and law enforcement personnel; conducts related legal research and writing
- Coordinates and provides legal related training for law enforcement personnel
- Liaises, communicates, and meets with victims, witnesses and the public regarding criminal cases; responds to related legal inquiries
- Pursues the civil commitment of sexually dangerous individuals; drafts legal documentation; meets with relevant professionals regarding cases; attends preliminary/commitment hearings and annual reviews
- Manages juvenile and mental heath petitions as required
- Responds to after-hours calls for legal assistance
- Maintains confidentiality of non-public records and makes available all data and information deemed a public record by the North Dakota Century Code
Required Education/Licensure for initial employment
- J.D. from ABA accredited law school
- Member of the ND Bar; OR the Bar of another state or District of Columbia for a minimum of 5 years meeting AND meeting North Dakota Bar standards for the criteria of actively engaging in the practice of law
- Seven (7) years prosecutorial experience
- Three (3) years management/administration experience
Requirements for appointment as States Attorney in October 2020
- Admitted to the North Dakota State Bar and licensed to practice law in the State of North Dakota, OR has submitted an application for admission to the North Dakota Bar that is pending and has been granted a temporary license to practice law in North Dakota
- U.S. citizen
- 18 years or older
- Resident of North Dakota and resident of Williams County 30 days prior to appointment as SA


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Practice Case Study: Rachael Peterson
Rachael Peterson, a 14‐year‐old girl with childhood diabetes, visited the outpatient clinic of a major city hospital every three months. On this particular visit, the new clinic nurse, Meredith Walker RN, noticed that the injection sites on Rachael’s thighs were hardened and red.
Meredith asked Rachael to demonstrate how she administered her daily insulin. It became obvious that Rachael was not following aseptic technique in the preparation of the injection. Neither was she rotating injection sites. Rachael had been a diagnosed with Insulin Dependent Diabetes three years ago, and these observations had not been documented on previous visits. Meredith became concerned about the change in the way Rachael administered insulin.
Rachael also mentioned an increase in frequent ‘snacking binges’ and the difficulty being diabetic in social situations when other teenage friends could eat whatever they wanted. Meredith was concerned about the long‐term effects of high glucose levels on Rachael’s health following her urine test showing 3+ glucose.
Meredith decided to be firm with Rachael. She pointed out the high risks of not following her diet, of carelessness about insulin administration, and the possibility of infection. Meredith also told Rachael that she might need to be admitted to hospital for insulin therapy and stabilisation of her diet if Rachael continued to practise the same habits.
Rachael was upset by Meredith’s strong warning and the threat of future hospitalisation. She also objected to Meredith’s repeated suggestion about how she should administer her daily insulin by rotating injection sites. Rachael had never liked injecting herself in her abdomen or arms, so she had decided to make most injections in her thighs. She told Meredith that this was her choice, and that she had the right to decide what to do with her own body. Rachael left the clinic distraught, upset and angry.
Following Rachael’s visit, Meredith discussed the situation with a colleague who was a Registered Nurse with 20 years’ experience working with adolescents who had diabetes. She explained that Rachael’s attitude was common among adolescent people with diabetes. She mentioned it was an expression of their anger and frustration at being ‘different’ and not able to do all the things that their friends could in the same way.
The nurse, however, argued against Meredith’s proposal of hospitalisation for Rachael and instead, stated that in her experience, the way to achieve the best outcome for Rachael was to wait until Rachael put herself into a diabetic crisis, as this would necessitate Rachael being hospitalised. That way, the nurse argued, Rachael would quickly learn to assume more responsibility for her self‐care.
Meredith was uncertain how to proceed at this point. She was empathic to Rachael’s desire to make her own choices. Yet she was very clear, as a nurse, about the importance of a safe and effective regimen, and self‐care for people with diabetes. She was also aware that any plan to admit Rachael to hospital would involve Rachael’s parents. While she acknowledged the experience of her colleague, she wondered about the wisdom of the ‘diabetic crisis’ solution.
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- Briefly note the ‘problem’ that exists for Meredith.
- Make a list of the things you think are the most ethically/legally significant factors in the scenario. In other words, consider what Meredith would have to take into account if her thinking and decisions are to be ethically or legally appropriate in this situation.
- List two options available to Meredith, which are, in your opinion the most obvious courses of action, given what she takes the problem to be.
- Develop an argument/rationale for the stance taken by Meredith.
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Located on a hill on the banks of the river Miño, the city of Lugo preserves major remains of its Roman past, among them its ancient wall, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Inside the walls, the city conserves quiet pedestrian streets, wide squares and spacious gardens, where buildings such as the Cathedral, the Archiepiscopal Palace, and the City Hall stand out. But the historic quarter also houses some of the best restaurants in Galicia, where it is possible to sample the excellent fresh meats and fish which have earned Lugo's gastronomy recognized acclaim.
Lugo, located in the interior of the province on the banks of the river Miño, is the Galician provincial capital in which the most significant traces of Roman civilization remain. The greatest example of the city's Roman legacy is its wall. It was built between the 3rd and 4th centuries AD in what was known at the time as Lucus Augusti. This stone construction has managed to survive the passage of the centuries and continues to be the city's most distinctive architectural feature, marking the boundary between the historic quarter and the newer area of urban expansion. The uniqueness of this ancient fortress and its good condition mean it is the only Roman wall declared a World Heritage Site.
A good way of seeing the city is precisely by standing atop this imposing construction, some 10 metres high, and strolling along the 2,266 metres of its perimeter. From this position it is possible to admire the historic quarter sheltering below the walls.
Any one of the wall's ten gates gives access to an urban network of quiet pedestrian streets flanked by sober granite buildings. Some of the most emblematic of these are the Carmen gateway, more commonly known as Porta Miñá, which was traditionally used by the pilgrims heading for Santiago de Compostela; the Nova gate, San Pedro gate or the Santiago gate, built in the 18th century and which provides direct access to the Cathedral of Lugo.
The squares of Santo Domingo and España are two chief points in the centre. In the latter stands the magnificent baroque façade of the CIty Hall, which dates from 1738, and the adjoining clock tower, from the 19th century, although the original building was erected by Pedro de Artiaga in the 16th century. Next to the City Hall, sharing the limelight in this landscaped square are the most elegant cafés in the city, as well as sumptuous buildings such as the modernist Arts Circle.
Another monumental construction in the historic quarter of Lugo is the Cathedral, a Romanesque-Gothic temple which began to be built in the 12thcentury and whose work went on for more than a century, with subsequent additions of great beauty such as the Neoclassic façade, known as the the Santiago gate. The structure maintains original Romanesque traces in the central transept and most of the main nave, as well as in the wings. Elements such as the ambulatory, the main chapel and the north portico belong to the Gothic style, while the sacristy, the cloister or the chapel of the Virgen de los Ojos Grandes are baroque. Prominent inside is the rich choir carved in walnut, from the 17th century, as well as the reredos dedicated to the patron of the city, considered one of the crowning works of the Galician baroque style.
In the same square as the Cathedral premises, another renowned building completes this eclectic architectural collection, the Episcopal Palace. This baroque building dates from the 18th century and stands on the site of the old tower of the Counts of Lemos.
A number of busy shopping streets are spread around the arcaded praza do Campo, which in former times was the Roman forum and a medieval market. Very close by is the church of San Pedro, a beautiful example of medieval architecture which belonged to what was the convent of San Francisco, today occupied by the facilities of the Regional Museum, one of the most important in the province of Lugo.On the ground floor there are still some areas surviving from the former convent building, such as the Gothic cloister from the 15th century, the refectory and the kitchen, both from the 18th century. The museum's valuable collection contains an extensive exhibition of archaeological pieces, outstanding among which is a collection of pre-Roman precious metalwork, industrial crafts and sculpture. It also houses an art gallery which gathers works from the 15th century until the present day, with a special section devoted to Galician painters.
The narrow cobbled lanes of calle de la Cruz, Rúa Nova and adjacent streets form a genuine tapas route with stops in the many traditional bars and taverns which invite you in to enjoy the generous appetizers which accompany each drink. But this is only the start. “And to eat, Lugo”. So reads the famous motto of the city, whose historic quarter also houses some of the capital's best restaurants. In them, you can sample the best of Lugo's gastronomy: red meats, lacón con grelos (pork with a typical local vegetable), tetilla cheeses and a wide variety of fresh fish and seafood. Any of these specialities can be accompanied by the excellent wines which are produced in the south of the province, protected by the Ribeira Sacra Designation of Origin standard. Outside the walls, the city spreads out in a radius from the wall ringroad, which circles the old town. It is the starting point of important roads such as the shopping-friendly avenue of A Coruña and there are spacious green areas such as Rosalía de Castro park which, with its lake and woods, is an ideal place to stroll and rest. The park has a varied number of tree species, as well as a sculpture of the Galician writer. From the park's viewing point you get a panoramic take on the Miño valley, where the Lugo spa is located, famous for its thermal waters. Declared a Site of Cultural Interest, the thermal springs were first used by the Romans, who discovered several therapeutic properties in the waters.
A few kilometres from Lugo is Santa Eulalia de Bóveda, a Historic-Artistic Site of great archaeological and artistic value which dates from the 4th-7th centuries AD and whose original purpose is unknown. Declared a National Monument in 1931, the building is half-buried and has three naves separated by columns, with an apse at the end. Outstanding inside is the rich sculptural decoration and fine collection of late Roman mural paintings which depict vegetable, geometric and representational motifs.
You can also visit Vilalba, a town located on the northern route of the Pilgrim's Route to Santiago de Compostela. As well as a local Museum of Prehistory and Archaeology, it conserves the octagonal tower of the castle of the Andrade, converted into a Parador de Turismo. In Viladonga, some 25 kilometres from Lugo, is one of the most well-preserved castros (old Iberian-Roman hill-forts) in Galicia.
In the north of the province is the Lugo coast, with beautiful seaside towns such as Viveiro, Foz and Ribadeo. Viveiro, the most important city in the region of A Mariña, is located on the estuary of the same name, where the the river Landro meets the sea. This busy fishing town preserves three gates from its old medieval wall, the most prominent of which is the Porta do Castelo. In its streets it is possible to see the collection of buildings formed by the church and the convent of San Francisco, declared a Historic-Artistic Site. Next along is Foz, a major tourist enclave which has beautiful beaches. Standing very near this town is the Celtic hill-fort of Fazouro and Sargadelos can also be visited, a town famous for its outstanding production of contemporary Galician ceramics. Lastly, the coast reaches the estuary of Ribadeo, separated from Asturias by the river Eo. The natural landscape provides panoramic views such as that of As Catedrais, one of the most unique and biggest beaches on the Galician coast.
In the south, the provinces of Lugo and Ourense are separated by the canyon of the river Sil. The region is known as Ribeira Sacra, because of the large number of monasteries and hermitages established in the Middle Ages.

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- Expert Brief
- CFR scholars provide expert analysis and commentary on international issues.
Nearly two hundred countries will meet for two weeks beginning on Monday, November 30, in Paris to conclude a new climate agreement. Here’s what to watch for, what to ignore, and what comes next when the diplomats leave town.
The Hardest Work Is Already Done
The popular image of climate summits, so far as one exists, imagines diplomats convening to haggle over how much to cut emissions and how to divide the resulting burden. Paris will be different. Two years ago, at the nineteenth annual climate summit in Warsaw, countries agreed to develop and present their emissions-cutting plans before Paris. Every country whose emissions matter—including, most importantly, the United States and China—has done that.
Crafting those plans typically involved serious work to figure out what was technically feasible and politically practical. China announced that its emissions would peak by 2030 and that it would generate 20 percent of its electricity from zero-carbon sources by then. The United States revealed a goal of cutting its emissions to 26 to 28 percent below 2005 levels by 2025. (Not every major emitter made as significant an announcement: India, for example, proposed to lower its carbon intensity to a level that most expect will require no new effort and set renewable energy targets that few believe can be achieved.) In many cases, such as with U.S. regulations on power plants, those efforts have already set policy in motion. These plans won’t be revisited or renegotiated at Paris. In that sense, then, the toughest work is already done.
Tune Out Most of the Drama
That doesn’t mean those following the talks won’t see a lot of fights during Paris. In fact battles are guaranteed. They’ll hear about clashes between Europeans and Americans over whether a Paris agreement should be legally binding. They’ll hear arguments break out over what the right long-term goal for climate action should be. They’ll hear debates about how to transfer intellectual property to help poor countries develop low-carbon technology.
Observers can ignore almost all of these. In some cases that’s because the countries raising the objections are ultimately unwilling to fall on their swords. Small island states, for example, won’t blow up an otherwise attractive deal over a fight about what the right aspirational temperature target ought to be. More important, though, many of these fights are essentially staged. Often, negotiators have resolved an issue privately, but still want to make a show of standing their ground to satisfy political needs at home.
For example, when European leaders insist that a deal legally bind each country to their promised emissions cuts, they know that their demand is unworkable for the United States—and both they and their American counterparts know that they’re ultimately going to concede. But they’ll still press their case publically for the crowd back home. Many reporting from the talks, looking for some drama amid a long two weeks, will still warn of impending collapse.
Pay Attention to Money
Just because many of the battles in Paris won’t amount to much, though, doesn’t mean that none of them matter. One in particular stands out: a clash over money.
The 2009 Copenhagen climate summit turned on money. Even after the countries agreed on emissions cuts, technology cooperation, and the legal form of the agreement, an impasse between wealthier and poorer countries remained. It was broken when the richer countries pledged they would aim to raise $100 billion a year by 2020 to help poorer countries cut their emissions and adapt to climate change. At that point, developing-country solidarity fractured, allowing an agreement to be reached.
In a sense, the biggest indicator of ‘success’ in Paris is it being seen as a success, and the biggest sign of ‘failure’ is if Paris is seen as a failure.
In the intervening years, richer countries have made large steps to help poorer ones grapple with climate change. But the world isn’t on track to meet the $100 billion goal. A recent OECD report implied that developed countries are now “mobilizing” $62 billion annually to help developing countries—and the flows they measured are undoubtedly significant. But the way the OECD measures mobilized money is fundamentally different from what most countries’ diplomats had in mind when they accepted the offer at Copenhagen. Leaders from poorer countries may choose to ignore that, but that will be a high-level political decision, and if they choose not to let the discrepancy slide, there could be pitched conflict.
What happens if they don’t let the wealthier countries off the hook? Negotiations could focus on concrete measures to bridge the gap to the 2020 target. They could also focus on mobilizing money beyond 2020 to help developing countries, many of which, after all, are proposing as part of Paris to cut emissions more after that year. If countries can’t come to some agreement on this front, there is a real change Paris could fail to reach an accord.
Paris Is Too Big to Fail
Failure to reach a deal in Paris could be disastrous, but not for the reason many might intuitively think. Leaders will mostly still try to pursue their national emissions reduction goals even if Paris is a seen as a flop. But the political environment in which they try to do that will be strongly influenced by the Paris outcome. Paris has been built up, around the world, as a critical moment for confronting climate change. If the public views Paris as a success, that will make climate action more politically palatable, since policymakers and businesspeople who want to cut emissions will be able to point to the Paris outcome as evidence that low-carbon development is the way of the future. Conversely, if Paris is seen as a failure, those opposed to steering in a low-carbon direction will wield it as evidence that they’re simply avoiding an unwise and unpopular path. In a sense, then, the biggest indicator of “success” in Paris is it being seen as a success, and the biggest sign of “failure” is if Paris is seen as a failure.
The experience of the Copenhagen summit and the one that followed a year later, in Cancun, is instructive. The two resulted in substantively similar outcomes. But Copenhagen was painted as a disaster and Cancun portrayed as a breakthrough. After Copenhagen, the climate world despaired; after Cancun, there was new energy.
This means that the global media will play an unusually important role in shaping the Paris outcome. If Paris is measured against whether it saves the world, or at least deals with the climate problem once and for all, it will inevitably be judged a failure, since no summit or international agreement can do that. If it is assessed more realistically, though, it has a fair and deserved shot at being labelled a success.
A Successful Paris Summit Should Be a New Beginning
That cuts back to the heart of climate policy: every policy development, no matter how hyped, is only one piece of a bigger puzzle. Dealing with climate change will involve countless distinct steps taken in dozens of countries and international institutions over decades. Most important will be national policies in major emitters that change incentives for producers and consumers of energy. Paris will be a success if it makes those steps easier and more likely. (It will even be a partial success if it merely doesn’t get in the way, as, arguably, some past international agreements have.) It is somewhat absurd that the world has renegotiated the fundamental architecture of international climate action five times in barely twenty years—first with the UNFCCC, then Kyoto, followed by a period of drift in the 2000s, then Copenhagen, and now Paris. If Paris can produce a sound and flexible architecture, which is what its conveners appear to be aiming for, that doesn’t get rewritten again in five years, that will be an important step forward. The world can then focus on actually getting emissions cuts done.


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WITH the onset of the dry season in the Federal Capital Territory, the FCT Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) has appealed to residents to shun acts capable of causing wildfires .
The Acting Director General of FEMA, Mr Mohammed Ibrahim Sabo made the appeal in a statement in Abuja.
The Ag Director General informed that the dry conditions and strong winds during the harmattan season could lead to an elevated risk of wild fires.
He further stated that,” the harmattan and dry season in Nigeria pose various challenges that require a proactive and comprehensive disaster management approach”.
He cautioned against indiscriminate bush burning, particularly at the communities .
The FEMA Boss also advised that petroleum products should be discharged only when the temperature is cool.
Emphasising the need for residents to always switch off electrical appliances when not in use, Sabo urged that all homes, cars and business places be equipped with basic fire fighting equipment particularly an extinguisher.
He explained that reduced visibility due to dust and haze can impact road and air travel and appealed to practitioners to exercise caution and heed to flight advisories this season.
The Ag DG called on residents of the FCT to always use the 112 emergency toll free number in the event of an emergency.
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Rock Acapellas Vocals Sounds & Samples
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Description : Rapture1- A Lonely Soul Acapella, original by Shamoozey. BPM 113. Get in touch for commercial use.
Description : Romantic Melody Acapella is an original Shamoozey schmoozer mastapeece.
Coming in on the inside rail at 100 BPMs. Get into that loving
mood and let your musical imagination run wild on this one
for Valentines. Suit various genres. As ever, be a dote and Ft. Shamoozey in your
title remix, thanks! Get in touch for commercial use.
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Description : Here's some cool Shamoozey material in 'slip disc' fashion @ 100 BPM. Its a kind of a 'blues rock' thingie in the key of G. Get in touch to use it commercially. Mind over matter, no pain!! Cheers!?
Description : this one's a little different. it's from an indie rock song featuring ka, vic and my humble self. it's totally dry, hope you enjoy it anyway. use it for whatever you want, name it "how to loot brazil - youth flash ('your name' remix) and have fun.
watch the original here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qp3yGAhvLgo
Description : Here's a little piece of rock n soul from Shamoozey called 'You Im Thinking Of'.
Coming in this beautiful Monday morn @ 104 BPM. Key of A minor. Steady as she goes maestros!!
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Description : Dont Take My Sunshine Away. 120bpm
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Description : This song is a uptempo pop rock and dance punk sound that has a strong psychedelic soul and folk rock influences, it similar to Kelly Clarkson's
My Life Would Suck Without You, but more psychedelic, soulful, and a bit less rock and more R&B and electronic sounding, if anyone is interested in making a psychedelic soul/electronic rock/R&B/disco-punk instrumental that is in the vein of Kelly Clarkson, The Beatles, and punk band, Bad Brains, and if you have a Soundcloud account, post the link with the instrumental and my acapella on my comment box, OK, au-revoir.
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Description : Original skirma acapella with 'Hurricane Irma' and the great Shamoozey. BPM 120. Key of A-minor. Get in touch for commercial use of this jinglet.
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Description : The lead vocal track for my song "Cold Leather" - https://soundcloud.com/timialexander/cold-leather
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Description : A test for the new Looperma upgrade. Rock & Roll baby! Give Shamoozey credit if you use any part of this narration in your rock musical project!!


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It is the weekend, yay! Are you as excited as I am? What a week! That means pumpkin breakfasts of some kind around our house in November. Whether it’s Pumpkin Waffles, Pumpkin Oatmeal, Pumpkin Quinoa or Pumpkin Pancakes, we are all about pumpkin this time of year. These pancakes I have been making for as long as I can remember and I’m excited to share this recipe with you again. It’s a simple way to switch up the traditional Bisquick pancakes with a little pumpkin flair. They are easy to make and much healthier with the added nutrients of the canned pumpkin. Not to mention they are totally moist and fluffy which is just what you want in a pancake. I hope you are having a wonderful weekend and are enjoying this fun time of year!
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Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls Continued
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White Chocolate Pumpkin Blondies
Pumpkin Caramel Pecan Cookies
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Spiced Pumpkin Steamer
Pumpkin Bread Pudding
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Pumpkin Pie Dessert
Spiced Pumpkin Pancakes
1 cup milk
1 ½ cup pumpkin puree
3/4 cup vanilla or plain yogurt (or sour cream)
¼ cup cooking oil
2-2 1/2 cups flour
¼ cup brown sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
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In one bowl mix together the milk, pumpkin, yogurt (or sour cream), eggs, and oil. To the liquid mixture, add all of the remaining ingredients and stir mixture until combined. Heat your griddle and then pour about a 1/2 cup of the pancake batter onto the heated surface. Cook until the bottom side of the pancake is nice and golden brown and bubbles begin to form along the edge. Flip the pancake. Serve pancakes with syrup and whipping cream.
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#108 "Kansas Leaves" Quilt Pattern
#108 KANSAS LEAVES Quilt Pattern
An olde farmhouse sits in the middle of a pumpkin patch under the shade of a beautiful tree adorned with autumn leaves. The date 1907 is appliquéd on the harvest moon in remembrance of my grandmother who was born in 1907 on the farm in Kansas. This quilt is made from amazing flannels!
Finished Quilt Size: 34 X 37
DetailsOriginal Design by Sandra McKee
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One of the joys of St Michaels is that it gets early morning sun allowing you to can energise yourself for your day ahead. This Double Luxury Suite has a luxurious queen sized bed with a sunny en-suite bathroom.
Set in our secluded middle level the wooden sliding doors lead onto an enchanting patio nestled under a gigantic palm tree. Enjoy the views of the Magaliesberg Mountain Range well as our beautiful rose gardens.
Conveniently located near a major highway with easy access to OR Tambo International Airport, as well as Lanseria Airport, for domestic travel. The city centre of Johannesburg as well as Sandton, Hyde Park and Rosebank can be reached in less than 20 minutes. Cresta, a large shopping centre, and the dining district of Melville, Parkhurst and Greenside are also close by.
Arriving at this magnificent home away from home, you will find unsurpassed levels of elegant and discreet service to which will satisfy the most discerning of tastes.
A leisurely walk around the garden will reveal its enchantment and allure, with each corner offering a different setting and ambiance. Whether you are on our beautiful patio, sunny deck, soaking in the jaccuzzi with its breath-taking views or on a pathway in the garden, you will find yourself surrounded by beauty.
The Penzance Dining room invites guests to experience exquisite meals prepared by our in-house chef. Enjoy an executive breakfast, business lunch or dinner on request.
Invite you friends to celebrate a special event by having dinner on the patio with its spectacular view or next to a hearty fire indoors, and after dinner enjoy a cigar and cognac in the Calstock library.
Movies, gym and the Randpark Ridge golf course are less than 5 minutes away and Monte Casino is easily accessible from the highway. House Higgo is also perfectly situated to embark on a visit to the Cradle of Mankind (a world heritage site) - which is situated approximately 30 minutes' drive drive away. A chauffeur is available for all transport needs.
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The Galaxy S20 series and the Z Flip foldable had the spotlight at Samsung’s Unpacked event but there have also been a few other notable announcements at the San Fransisco based exhibition. The Korean tech giant also unveiled the Galaxy Buds+ earbuds that bring a huge boost to battery life over the previous generation.
The new pair of earbuds feature a design that is pretty much identical to the original Galaxy Earbuds with a circular frame inside a pill-shaped casing. The buds themselves have been upgraded from 58 mAh to 85 mAh capacity, which will result in a major improvement in battery life.
Charging speeds have also been upgraded to a point where the buds now boast 60 minutes of audio playback with just 3 minutes of charging. It can manage a total of 11 hours of continuous playback which can be extended to 22 hours with the help of the charging case.
As for audio quality, each bud is now equipped with a woofer and a tweeter in a two-way driver arrangement that should offer a step up in audio fidelity. There is also an extra microphone for in-call noise canceling, which was a major weak point in the previous generation.
The Galaxy Earbuds+ are included with the pre-orders for S20 but can also be bought separately for $150 in black, white, and blue color options.


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- 400g. potatoes
- 200g. frozen peas
- 1/2 (15g.) bunch of fresh mint
- 6-8 king scallopscoral attached,trimmed,from sustainable sources
- 50g. firm higher-welfare black pudding
What can be better than seafood for your organism and health…Lovely appetizer for the sea-lovers!
Wash the potatoes, chop into 3cm chunks and cook in a pan of boiling salted water for 12 minutes, or until tender, adding the peas for the last 3 minutes.
Meanwhile, pick and finely chop most of the mint leaves and put aside.
Season the scallops with sea salt and black pepper and fry for 2 minutes on each side, or until golden. Crumble in the black pudding (discarding the skin) so it crisps up alongside.
Drain the peas and potatoes, return to the pan, mash well with the chopped mint and 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil, taste and season to perfection.


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Happy Valentine’s Day from all of us here at Hid’n Pines Family Campground!
What is it that compels us to pack up and get away for a while? It could be the need for a break from work, from the humdrum of everyday life, or just desire for adventure. No matter if you’re a couple or a family, this holiday is about spending quality time together, and that is what camping is all about!
Imagine waking up in your tent or camper to the chirping of birds and the breeze swaying the limbs of the trees above; no alarms, no pressure, and all while enjoying the company of your loved ones. What could be more romantic than a night spent immersed in nature and solitude with one another?
We do believe that “All you need is LOVE,”but a 20% “Camp Happily Valentine” discount sounds even better! Call us before February 18th
and receive the 20% OFF to all the Spring Season reservations (Memorial Day excluded.)
There is much more love for camping and campers at Hid’n Pines:
Don’t forget about our affordable SPRING SPECIAL! With a total savings of over 60%, you can’t go wrong. Between May 12-June 29, you can leave your camping unit on-site with us for 6 tranquil weeks of spring camping all for the flat rate of $899+tax.
We cannot wait to welcome you all this camping season. But waiting is not easy, so we decided to come visit some of you. We hope to see old friends and make new ones at the upcoming camping shows:
Montreal Salon du VR: February 16-19, 2017
Thu, Feb 16: 11am-9pm; Fri, Feb 17: 10am-9pm; Sat, Feb 18: 9am-9pm; Sun, Feb 19 9am-5pm
Palais des Congres
1001 Place Jean-Paul-Riopelle
Montreal, H2Z 1H5
Quebec Salon du VR: March 23-26, 2017
Thu/Fri March 23/24: 11am-9pm; Sat, March 25: 10am-9pm; Sun, March 26: 10am-5pm
Centre de Foire Expocite
250 Boulevard Wilfrid-Hamel
Quebec, G1L 4W7
MECOA Vacationland RV & Camping Show: April 8-9, 2017
Sat, Apr 8: 9am-8pm; Sun, Apr 9: 10am-5pm
Norway Savings Bank Arena
985 Turner Street
Auburn, ME 04210
Has Hid’n Pines stolen your heart? If so, show us some love on TripAdvisor and Facebook! We are always happy to read about your favorite memories here, your favorite features, and your suggestions.

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Low Wages the Reason for Low Black Friday Numbers?
Posted at 11:49 a.m. on Dec. 3, 2013
George Packer addresses the question: “Why didn’t the new, extended Black Friday weekend achieve the desired results in consumer dollars?”
The short answer: “Americans are too poor to stimulate economic growth.”
“One obvious solution is to pay them more—more than the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour.”
“You would think that the major American retailers, keenly aware of the problem of ‘slow wage growth’ and still smarting from their lousy Black Friday numbers, would be leading the protests in favor of higher wages
“[But retailers] argue that higher wages would mean higher prices and fewer employees. Though there is very little evidence to support the notion that minimum-wage increases lead to layoffs and unemployment, and a great deal of evidence to refute it, the retailers are sticking to their story, which is the story of the American economy of the past generation: lower prices and lower wages—a race to the bottom.”

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Alessandro Baby Twists, 3 Strand Necklace
Alessandro's Three strand necklace of "Baby" Twist Shaped, foil, Venetian Glass Beads. This design is extremely light weight for a triple srand necklace; so, for those customers that cannot wear heavy Murano glass necklaces, this item is perfect for you. All colored twists are handmade Venetian beads, with either 24 Karat yellow gold foil, or white gold foil, inside the beads. Length is 17 1/4 inches to 19 1/4 inches (44 - 48cm), with gold filled adjustable chain and clasp.


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Huskies First Four Days kicked off with incoming freshman students moving into their dorms Aug. 18.
With the help from St. Cloud State’s Husky Haulers, families and students had the help they needed to make it a quick and easy transition. Individuals, groups, clubs, teams, fraternities/sororities and student organizations volunteer to help out new students and their families by serving as Husky Haulers.
Typically, more than 350 volunteers help unload vehicles and haul belongings into residence halls during the fall Move-In Days.
In an effort to create a safer community, St. Cloud State, the City of St. Cloud and the St. Cloud Police Department are teaming up again through the weekend for Neighborhood Walks. The purpose of the walks is to welcome students and the community around campus to St. Cloud, remind them to be responsible neighbors and how to keep yourself and your belongings safe.


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Why choose a roofing contractor in Tacoma instead of roofing yourself? Like most home improvement projects, roofing can be done as a DIY project. But roofing is not a project to get wrong. A leaking roof can cause thousands of dollars worth of damage to the rest of your home. Trying to save money by roofing yourself can turn into a much more expensive endeavor than having honest Tacoma roofers give your home the caring touch that it deserves. We offer many roofing services at an affordable price that will add value to your home and will last for decades.
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Long sleeved light weight mesh dress featuring chain print, a side split, and a shorter slip underneath.
Model Wears: NZ 8 | Model's Height: 178cm / 5'10".
Product code: DL41469CHA
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Nothing foreshadows calamity quite like small children in close proximity to valuable artwork. “Look but don’t touch,” the routine admonition of parents, is the standing order behind many of life’s public activities. This prohibition on physical contact — a sense crucial to our relationship with the world — is the subject of a new exhibition at Manifest Gallery. Go Ahead … Touch Me! packs the gallery’s intimate Parallel Space with a cluster of interactive objects that might have you thinking you’re in Brighton rather than East Walnut Hills. Assembled by curator Tim Parsley, these works invite tactile engagement and make for an appealing exhibition that’s outside the purview of Manifest’s customary emphasis upon traditional media. The temporary tattoos of Nat Martin’s “Certainly, Constantly, Never” and wads of chewed gum on Brad McComb’s “saliva” map of Cincinnati provide levity, while Norwegian artist Marisa Ferreira’s kaleidoscopic “Transformable Wall Object” skirts the ever-shifting margins between painting and sculpture, art and non-art. Go Ahead … Touch Me! is an accessible and amusing foray into the often taxing world of conceptualist practice. The exhibition runs through Sept. 9. Gallery hours are 2-7 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and noon-5 p.m. Saturday. Manifest Gallery is located at 2727 Woodburn Ave., Walnut Hills.
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It would be wise to prepare for possible power outages. It is about public bodies, companies and everyone.” She described any blackouts as temporary. She assured the people of Estonia that there was no immediate military danger to the country. She urged Russian citizens living in Estonia to ignore any call-up of the army, and added: “Do not leave because there is no room for To return”.
The head of Estonian diplomacy believes that Putin’s “pyramid of power” must collapse. We cannot remain silent
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Thirty years after separating from the former Soviet Union and 17 years after joining the European Union, the Baltic states depend on stable electricity supplies from Russia and Belarus. The EU’s 1.6 billion euro project is supposed to support the elimination of energy dependence in Russia. Countries should completely detach from the common power grid by 2025 and thus contribute to the decentralized power system of continental Europe.
Tensions around the Russian ghetto
Estonia follows another country on the coast of the Baltic Sea – Lithuania – Balbian. According to President Gitanas Nosida, he has been ready to separate since June. The state expected revenge by banning the passage of sanctioned goods through its territory to the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad, located between Poland and Lithuania. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said this was an unprecedented move that Russia considered illegal and that the Kremlin would respond to hostilities.
Moscow wants to return to Kaliningrad. Lithuania and the European Union have warned of the strict measures
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If the three countries are already disconnected by Russia, the European distribution network ENTSO-E will connect to its networks within 24 hours, limiting potential outages. This was announced by the Lithuanian power grid operator Litgrid in July. If Russia separates us, even today, we will be ready. Our analysis shows that electricity supply will not be rationed. “We don’t expect any serious disruption,” said Rocas Massioles, the company’s chief executive.
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A good read. A little longish on character development but most will enjoy the depth of imagery the author evokes. The story interweaves historical fact and period lore in a tale of slavery, voo-doo, possession and haunting.
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The first breath of our project, which means that we have achieved a first target, to create a mechanism to move parts of a cloth. Furthermore is a first understanding to the relation of cloth’s patterns to an inflatable pattern.
For inflator we have used a custom made patent: a tube and a manual pump. To control valves we hacked manual air flow valves to work with a servo. To control servo and the whole “breath” mechanism we used arduino uno.
Next step is to create our inflatable volumes sewed in patterns of clothes. Stay tuned to our channel to discover more. It will be a nice journey.


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KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Programs and initiatives launched in fall 2014 at Western Michigan University prompted a 15 percent increase in study abroad participation last year.
That's just one of many comparisons officials in WMU's Haenicke Institute for Global Education are able to make following the Nov. 16 release of the 2015 Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange.
The document is a census published annually by the Institute of International Education with support from the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. It covers study abroad participation during the 2013-14 academic year and international student enrollment during the 2014-15 academic year.
The newly released report notes that the University sent 498 students outside of the United States in 2013-14 to earn academic credit and increase their global competency. WMU study abroad personnel calculate that 572 students studied abroad in 2014-15, a 15 percent increase over the previous academic year.
"One of the major challenges for students who wish to attain a study abroad experience as part of their degree program is securing scholarships and other sources of funding," notes Jane Blyth, Haenicke Institute executive director. "So the WMU President's Grant for Study Abroad and Haenicke Institute for Global Education Scholarship for Study Abroad have been particularly influential in spurring the growth in our study abroad enrollment."
Blyth adds that an airfare scholarship applicable to WMU's record number of 34 short-term, faculty-led programs is planned for 2016 to provide additional support for bridging the financial gap.
WMU awarded nearly $500,000 in student scholarships for study abroad during the 2013-14 year, with $400,000 coming from University sources. The top five destinations for WMU students were Italy (63), Spain (46), the United Kingdom (46), Ireland (40), Germany (30) and China (30).
International student enrollment
The Open Doors report covers the 2014-15 academic year for international student enrollment, and percentages of change are based on comparisons to 2013-14. Between that period, WMU's international student enrollment grew by 9.8 percent, raising last fall's total to 1,854 international students representing 105 countries.
The increase solidified the University's place as the higher education institution in Michigan with the fourth largest international student enrollment. This fall, WMU data shows an additional 0.3 percent increase over the enrollment number reported last year in the Open Doors report. The University now has 1,859 international students on campus representing about 100 countries, and they comprise 7.9 percent of the total student body.
WMU's enrollment increases in recent years are a reflection of national trends, as revealed in the Open Doors report. It found that the number of international students at U.S. colleges and universities increased to a record high of 974,926 in 2014, contributing more than $30.5 billion to the economy.
Students from around the world who study in the United States also contribute to America's scientific and technical research and bring international perspectives into U.S. classrooms, helping prepare American undergraduates for global careers, which often lead to longer-term business relationships.
WMU and national trends
Dr. Wolfgang Schlör, associate provost of the Haenicke Institute, says the University's growing number of international students reflects national trends as well as some of WMU's special-focus areas.
This fall, for instance, WMU attracted an 18 percent increase in students from India and an 8 percent increase in students from Saudi Arabia—two countries Open Doors notes are having a significant national impact on growth. At WMU this fall, the top five countries for international enrollment are Saudi Arabia (494), India (321), China (267), the Dominican Republic (117) and Iraq (86).
Schlör says the increases in students hailing from certain countries is bolstered by a strong Fulbright student population at the University, which currently stands at 27 Fulbright Fellows representing more than 16 countries, and four Fulbright Fellows who were admitted to doctoral programs after they completed master's degrees at WMU.
In addition to WMU's degree-seeking students, the intensive English language program in the Center for English Language and Culture for International Students—CELCIS—is continuing to attract students from around the globe. Enrollment reached 205 students in fall 2015 and included two short-term sessions for students from Japan. Increased geographic diversity among the CELCIS student population is anticipated for spring 2016.
After completing the English language program, most CELCIS students will enroll at WMU to pursue degrees in undergraduate and graduate programs. The high quality of their language training was internationally recognized in September when CELCIS was reaccredited for 10 years and became one of only six intensive English programs worldwide to earn a second reaccreditation through the Commission on English Language.
In rounding out the details on WMU's international engagement with students and scholars, Schlör says the campus hosted or employed 144 international scholars in 2014-2015. The scholars represented international tenure-track and visiting faculty, research staff and other visitors. WMU's total international community exceeded 2,800 in that year and included students, scholars, post-graduates doing practical training and dependent family members.
Enormous local economic benefits
International students bring enormous economic benefits to their colleges' home communities. This week, NAFSA: Association of International Educators released its annual analysis outlining the economic value international students and their dependents contribute to the United States.
The latest figures for the 2014-15 academic year show that international students and their dependents contributed $30.5 billion to the U.S. economy, and NAFSA estimates that 373,000 jobs were created or supported during the same time frame. This is a 9.7 percent increase in job support and creation, and a nearly 14 percent increase in dollars contributed to the economy over the previous academic year.
According to the NAFSA report, Michigan's Sixth Congressional District, in which WMU is located, has a total international student enrollment of 2,889 students. These students generated more than $82.6 million of activity in the local economy and about 1,l09 jobs in direct and indirect service areas during the past year.


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The Assistant District Governor (District 9150), Dr. Jean d’Amour MANIRERE, Lecturer in University of Rwanda chartered One new club, the Rotary Club Nyamagabe at the M&N Motel on January 21, 2023.
With the addition of the one more club, Rwanda now has a total of Eleven Rotary’s.
Dr. Jean d’Amour Said that the District 9150 is made up of 100 clubs from ten African countries.
NKUNDIMANA Justin is the engaged President of Rotary Club Nyamagabe.
“Now, we are very happy, our rotary club has been chartered, we will move forward and fulfill the expectations of our Nyamagabe communities to the fullest” He said
Habimana Thadée,Vice/ Mayor in charge of Economic affairs, who was the representative of Nyamagabe District highlighted the importance of this aspect of Rotary club not only in Nyamagabe but also whole country and promise cooperation and collaboration with Rotary charter members.
Kigali Virunga Rotary club President Prof. Geoffrey Rugege further stressed the importance of expanding Rotary’s already existing relationship with Rwanda as he was celebrating his fifty Second (52) anniversary joined International Rotary.
“Through increased membership drives and providing more community-based services to meet the peculiar needs within their immediate environment,” he said.
During the event, more Rotarians pledged to donate towards the cause and they are more engaged in planning and implementing the project that fulfill the expectations of communities
Some who have talked to THEUPDATE Stated that
“I am happy to be charter member of Rotary Club Nyamagabe, I will do my best to provide support together with my Rotarians, I will make projects that respond to the needs of our communities as it is my Specialization domain” Uwizeyimana Fortune said.
“I am extremely happy to be charter member of Rotary club Nyamagabe, it is a great pleasure to me and my colleagues Rotarians, I wish to well accomplish my duties such as Conflict prevention/resolution, disease prevention and treatment, water and sanitation, maternal and child health, basic education” Ruzindana added
Rotary International focuses on Peacebuilding and Conflict prevention/resolution, disease prevention and treatment, water and sanitation, maternal and child health, basic education, and literacy, Economic and Community development, and protecting the environment.
These essential ideals must be reflected in Rotary Foundation projects
Rwanda’s Rotary Club (RC) was founded in 1966: Rotary Club Butare, Rotary Club Musanze- Burera, Rotary Club Bugoyi, Rotary Club Kigali –Gasabo, Rotary Club Kigali Mont Jali, Rotary Club Kigali-Virunga, Rotary Club Kigali Seniors, Rotary Club Kigali Karisimbi, Rotary Club Lakes na Rotary Club Kibungo, are the ten Rotary Clubs currently operating across the country.
Rotary International, which brings together international business and other professional leaders to perform humanitarian services around the world, is really taken as the umbrella organization for the Rwandan community movement.
Rotary is made up of people who are passionate about improving the lives and livelihoods of the poor and underprivileged in society.
On 23 February 1905, Paul P. Harris, Gustavus Loehr, Silvester Schiele, and Hiram E. Shorey gathered in Loehr’s office for what would become known as the first Rotary club meeting.


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Freeform’s hit millennial drama The Bold Type is coming back for a fourth season! News of the renewal was announced on-stage during the Walt Disney Television Upfronts presentation. Series stars Katie Stevens, Aisha Dee and Meghann Fahy celebrated with a toast of rosé while making the announcement today in New York. The topical dramedy will continue to highlight the real-world issues faced by the employees of Scarlet Magazine.
While on stage at Lincoln Center’s David Geffen Hall, Aisha Dee, Meghann Fahy, and Katie Stevens said, “On ‘The Bold Type,’ we play characters who are determined to succeed in the New York fashion media business. We balance careers, friendship and love on the daily. But this show is so important to us and our fans because regardless of who you are, we are all just trying to navigate the mess of our lives. And we are so excited to be coming back for season 4! Here’s to more bold stories, friendship and a whole lot of rosé.”
The series also stars Melora Hardin, Sam Page, Matt Ward and Stephen Conrad Moore.
Behind the scenes, there will be a change at showrunner. Wendy Straker, who’s been at the series since it’s inaugural season, will replace Amanda Lasher. Hauser will be The Bold Type’s third showrunner.
Matt McGuinness, David Bernad, Ruben Fleischer and Joanna Coles also serve as executive producers. “The Bold Type” is produced by Universal Television in association with Freeform and The District.
Follow @TheBoldTypeTV (#TheBoldType) on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr and Snapchat.