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‘You have to know how to hit a curveball': Trump’s Pentagon choice fights to win over doubters
The knocks on President Donald Trump’s defense-secretary-in-waiting have been circulating for months behind closed doors in the Pentagon and on Capitol Hill.
Pat Shanahan is the “Boeing guy” who is still doing the bidding of his former employer, his critics inside and outside the administration say. He allows White House appointees, including National Security Adviser John Bolton, to directly contact lower Pentagon officials, according to current and former Defense Department officials who consider it a breach of the chain of command. He obsesses about his image — as shown in the all-black turtleneck ensemble he wore for a February visit to Afghanistan, which earned him mocking comparisons to a Bond villain or Keanu Reeves’ character from “The Matrix.”
So far, none of this flak has sunk Shanahan’s belief that Trump will nominate him to lead the Pentagon, a step the president announced more than a month ago but has yet to submit to the Senate. But it offers a preview of the steep hill to confirmation that could be awaiting the longtime aerospace executive, who has already withstood an investigation into his handling of Boeing, unhappiness inside the White House over his performances at hearings and international gatherings, and the more recent flap involving the destroyer USS John S. McCain.
Trump offered a non-committal assessment Friday on Shanahan’s prospects. “He’s been recommended, now he has to be approved by Congress,” the president said in a Fox News interview. “We are going to see.”
Shanahan has been waging a counterattack, making more than two dozen trips to Capitol Hill in the past few months to win over lawmakers and enlisting the support of national security leaders in both parties. And in an interview with POLITICO, the acting defense secretary made the case that he is an effective steward of the military — one who knows how to deal with the Trump decision-making style that has flummoxed so many past Cabinet members.
“You have to know how to hit a curveball,” Shanahan said, insisting he stands up for the Defense Department’s interests even in the face of White House pressure. That was on display in May when he broke with Trump over whether North Korea had violated U.N. Security Council resolutions by test-firing missiles.
“What I’ve found with the president is he has a lot of new ideas and you have to work with him,” Shanahan said. “It’s not about going in and telling him no, but that doesn’t mean you go in and tell him yes.”
But five current and former Defense Department officials who have worked directly with Shanahan, both uniformed and civilian, say the acting secretary is too easily manipulated by an unpredictable White House.
These people say that in his six months of running the Pentagon, Shanahan has shown markedly less independence than former Defense Secretary Jim Mattis, a retired four-star general who slow-walked or outright resisted Trump’s policies on issues such as Syria strategy, transgender troops and the sending of military units to the U.S.-Mexico border. Shanahan, they say, is out of his league, outgunned by others in Trump’s orbit and so eager to get the job that he fails to defend the Pentagon’s position.
In particular, Shanahan’s critics say he has ceded too much authority over major decisions to Bolton, a security hawk and experienced bureaucratic gunslinger.
Last month, for example, the Pentagon was overruled on the decision to designate Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist group, which was supported by Bolton and Pompeo.
Even worse, Defense Department officials with direct knowledge of Shanahan’s operations said, he has tolerated a practice by Bolton and the National Security Council staff of calling Pentagon underlings and inserting themselves deep into the chain of command. That means the people who work for Shanahan are unprotected from interference by White House staff, who are not in the military’s chain of authority.
“These kinds of surgical strikes into the building didn’t happen with the previous regime,” said one Defense Department official who has worked with Shanahan, who like others spoke on condition of anonymity to be candid about their boss. “The NSC staff habitually reaches down into the bowels of the building.”
A defense official insisted that the behavior of Bolton and White House aides has little to do with Shanahan’s leadership. “This is a similar pattern that occurred under Secretary Mattis,” said the official, who was not authorized to speak publicly. “He had a death grip on what came in and out, and even under that system the NSC would reach down into people in the Pentagon.”
But Shanahan’s critics say the deference to Bolton shows up in smaller ways as well: Whenever Bolton phones Shanahan, the acting secretary cuts his meetings short or kicks his aides out of his office so he can take the call. Mattis, in contrast, would often just promise to call the national security adviser back.
“Bolton is driving all things policy,” a former department official said bluntly.
Shanahan rejects such accusations, disputing any perception that he’s a pushover in deliberations with Bolton, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and other close Trump aides.
“We’re out in front,” Shanahan said. “Whether it’s Iran or Syria … we have an equal seat at the table. I think a good portion of my responsibility here is to make sure Secretary Pompeo and I are synced up. Or, you think about the National Security Council. Are we working on the right things? Do we have the right priorities set there and do we make decisions on a timely basis?”
The White House has yet to submit Shanahan’s nomination to the Senate, more than a month after announcing that Trump intended to. The White House has offered no explanation for the delay, which occurred after an eruption of negative headlines surrounding allegations that the White House had asked the Navy to conceal the name of the USS John S. McCain during the president’s visit to Japan last month. (Trump and Shanahan have both denied knowing anything about the request.)
Shanahan’s defenders portray him as a calm, no-drama leader who is quietly working to enlist allies in the national security establishment.
“I’ve been quite impressed with him,” said John Hamre, a deputy defense secretary in the Clinton administration who now runs the Center for Strategic and International Studies, a nonpartisan think tank. “This is a guy who will work hard. He is demonstrating that.”
Eric Chewning, Shanahan’s chief of staff, said the acting secretary has quickly learned on the job despite some early stumbles.
“You can see the arc. He got better over time with his testimony and everything else, but it’s because he had to practice,” Chewning said. “Essentially he got thrust into the Super Bowl and the world got to watch him learn how to do that sort of thing real-time.”
Shanahan’s office provided POLITICO with the names of about a dozen people who could vouch for his temperament and qualifications.
Hamre, who was one of the people on the list, adds that he thinks the perception of Shanahan as a weak link is off the mark.
“He is not a pushover,” Hamre said. “He does push back. They say he is a strong voice when he is in the White House. This is what I’ve heard. Because I’ve been asking the question, too.”
Others POLITICO contacted who have navigated the world of high-level defense policy say Shanahan may simply be the most logical nominee — someone who, more than two years into Trump’s presidency, is already ensconced at the Pentagon, and experienced in dealing with the military and its issues as well as the commander in chief.
“He’s probably the best choice under the circumstances,” said former Obama administration Defense Secretary Leon Panetta.
Shanahan, 56, came to Washington to be Mattis’ deputy in early 2017 after a three-decade-long career at Boeing, where as a top executive he was credited with turning around some of the aerospace giant’s most troubled programs. His portfolio also included the company’s commercial jets, including the 737 MAX that is now facing scrutiny after two fatal crashes that killed 346 people.
Unlike Mattis, a career military man and veteran of the capital’s bureaucratic turf wars, Shanahan had scant experience in government or the military. To some, he seems tepid and unsure of himself. To others, he’s merely low-key.
“The first impression you get from him is sort of the relaxed West Coast,” David Norquist, the Pentagon’s second-ranking official, said in an interview. “He doesn’t become a source of the drama. He’s steady-as-she-goes, even-keeled. You can bring him bad news, you can bring him challenging news, you can bring him problems, and you’re not going to get the messenger shot. You’re going to get a serious discussion about where we go from here.”
Also unlike most of his predecessors, who decorated the secretary’s plush office suite with personal mementos collected over decades in government or politics, Shanahan’s workspace is unusually bare, much like the office he had when he was deputy secretary.
Among the few personal items is a framed picture of his father in his police uniform and a shelf stocked with some of his favorite books — on business, the Wright Brothers, and aviator Charles Lindbergh. One he refers to often is “Freedom’s Forge: How American Business Built the Arsenal of Democracy That Won World War II,” according to aides who say it informs some of his approach to leadership.
Lean and athletic, Shanahan runs nearly every day he is in Washington — often with the enlisted military personnel who work in his orbit — and is a bit of a health nut who is particular about his salads and fruit and vegetable drinks.
Shanahan has been accused of trying too hard to fit into his role — like his clothing choice during his trip to Afghanistan — and of focusing more on his media image than on the tasks at hand.
The clothing was on Shanahan’s mind days after the Afghanistan trip, when he was heard jokingly asking Britain’s then-defense chief what he thought of his outfit.
“He’s just spending way too much time focusing on the media. He’s pining for the job so that’s part of it,” one of the Defense Department officials said, adding that Shanahan gets distracted by criticism.
“I think it’s more a recognition that [he had] big shoes to fill and [Shanahan thought:] ‘I need to build out a media image that people can associate with me rather than being just the Boeing guy,’” said another Pentagon official.
By letting Bolton dictate policy and communicate directly with underlings, Shanahan is upending the chain of command, which is supposed to go from combatant commanders to the defense secretary to the president, the critics say. Bolton, whose job doesn’t require Senate confirmation, is supposed to be an adviser to the president.
This leaves Marine Gen. Joseph Dunford, the lame-duck chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, to try to smooth things over between the Pentagon and the White House and shape policy while not irking Trump.
After Trump announced in December that he wanted to pull all U.S. troops out of Syria, a decision that alarmed lawmakers and allies and prompted Mattis to resign, Dunford was the one who persuaded Trump to slow down the withdrawal, a defense official said.
Dunford retires this fall, though, leaving one less leader to check what some security officials see as the president’s more rash impulses.
Not only is Shanahan overly deferential to Bolton, his critics say, but he lacks the curiosity to dive into the details of the job. They say Shanahan glides over briefing materials, preferring charts and pictures to text, in contrast with the famously scholarly Mattis, who carefully reads his prepared briefings as well as his deep trove of history books.
“I’ve been in a number of meetings and briefings with [Shanahan] where that was apparent,” a former government official said of the acting secretary’s preparations. “I think he thinks he doesn’t need to [prepare] and that he can get up and talk about these things as he knows. ... Maybe he did prepare and was just flustered. For one reason or another, the performances that I’ve seen ... were pretty lackluster.”
Combatant commanders — the four-star generals and admirals who command forces in regions such as the Middle East and Asia-Pacific — used to present urgent requests to Mattis, who would take notes and give detailed responses.
Shanahan, defense officials say, often ends briefings by thanking the commanders for their leadership, rather than responding to their requests. Action items languish for weeks until nervous aides press Shanahan to make decisions.
Mattis “would take these things and write these margin notes on them, very detailed questions and you could tell that he was really reading it,” a former Pentagon official said. A Defense Department official said that with Shanahan, “eventually it’ll get brought to his attention, but he won’t do it unless he’s force-fed.”
Panetta said he’s heard of these kinds of delays, but chalked it up to a lack of personnel, not a lack of interest.
“Part of that is being an acting secretary for so long and not being able to get all of his team in place to make sure the issues that are being raised are being dealt with,” he said. “And so that may be part of the problem, but it clearly needs to be fixed.”
Shanahan is also trying to counteract the impressions he’s made since taking over. White House and Defense Department sources have previously told POLITICO that Shanahan’s public performances, either on Capitol Hill or on the world stage, haven’t wowed Trump.
They point out that when he testifies, he appears nervous and frequently defers to Norquist and Dunford.
“Whenever he’s testified in front of the Armed Services Committee, his testimony leaves a lot to be desired,” said a Republican member of the committee. “He’s talented in saying much of nothing.”
Shanahan maintains that his efforts to meet with members of Congress — to get to know them and seek their advice —have paid off.
“I think the frequency of interaction has helped,” he said. “People have a sense of what I can accomplish, where I’m adding value to the department.”
Shanahan’s defenders say he’s grown skilled in the job, including his role as a diplomat.
The Pentagon faced a quandary this month as Shanahan prepared to meet behind closed doors in Singapore with his Chinese counterpart: addressing the sensitive topic of North Korea’s recent smuggling operations in the South China Sea, in violation of U.N. sanctions.
His aim was to lobby Chinese Defense Minister Gen. Wei Fenghe to take steps to stop the covert transfer of goods, a possible area where both countries could cooperate. But there was a strong expectation that the Chinese would feign ignorance or even question whether it was happening.
So to ensure Fenghe couldn’t deny what was taking place right under Beijing’s nose, Shanahan had an idea: Bring a gift for the Chinese delegation in the form of a glossy “coffee-table style” book of U.S. intelligence photos depicting the illegal activity — with enough copies for the whole delegation.
The unusual ploy paid off, according to officials with direct knowledge of the meeting in Singapore. “It was clearly a jarring moment for the Chinese at the start of this, and Secretary Shanahan controlled the rest of the meeting,” recounted a senior defense official.
Shanahan’s on-the-job performance has steadily impressed some influential players. “He’s acquired a great deal of knowledge in a relatively short period of time as the deputy secretary and now as the acting secretary,” said retired Gen. Jack Keane, a former Army vice chief of staff who is close to the Trump White House. “Of course, he has a learning curve in understanding the politics of the Pentagon and Washington.”
Another advocate is former Democratic Rep. Jane Harman, a member of the Defense Policy Board, a Pentagon advisory committee. She said in an interview that she hopes Shanahan will apply his considerable skills to solve some big problems.
“He is not Jim Mattis,” said Harman, who is now director of the Wilson Center, a Washington think tank. “He offers a completely different skill set. He should not try to be Mattis. At Boeing they called him ‘Mr. Fix It.’ He should cut through the bureaucracy and tackle a few big things like space and 5G.”
Others see Shanahan as well positioned to carry out a new National Security Strategy that places a premium on preparing for the threats posed by Russia and China, which he played a key role in drafting while deputy secretary.
“I think Shanahan is the guy for the job,” said Elbridge Colby, director of the defense program at the Center for a New American Security, who previously worked as a top Pentagon official on strategy and force development under Shanahan. “He’s focused on the right issue, which is China, China, China, as he puts it. He’s not weighed down by a desire to figure out a new strategy in Afghanistan that’s going to turn the war around there — he’s got his eyes on the prize.
“We need to focus on China and we need to resist the temptation to get embroiled in another conflict in the Middle East, and Shanahan is the one I trust on those things,” Colby added.
Shanahan has also been diligent about reaching out to former defense secretaries for advice.
“Over the past few months, he’s talked to almost every former SecDef,” Justin Johnson, another top Shanahan aide, said recently. “Last week he talked to [former Pentagon policy chief] Michèle Flournoy. Hamre and [former Deputy Defense Secretary Bob] Work, you put them in a room together and they nerd out because they speak the same language.”
Other supporters agreed that Shanahan has one big advantage in dealing with Trump — their shared corporate background, in a business culture that prizes results over process.
“In Washington we tend to delve into process: ‘Sir, we’re going to have a meeting on the following, and then we’re going to put together a paper,’” Norquist said. “And that’s really not of interest to a chief executive officer.”
That tracks with Shanahan’s own description of Trump, who he said wants to set broad goals without getting into the weeds of policy decisions.
“He doesn’t want to be involved in the figuring-out part,” Shanahan said. “He wants to have me come back and say what are the options in order to achieve these things.”
Bryan Bender contributed to this report


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Benefits of GNSS Innovations for Sustainable Forest Management
The global forestry industry is witnessing a paradigm shift in the way forests are managed and conserved, thanks to the groundbreaking innovations in Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS). In a captivating video titled “Innovations in GNSS that assist in Forestry,“ Peter Terrett explores the cutting-edge applications of this technology and its profound impact on sustainable forest management practices. Join us as we unveil the remarkable ways GNSS is revolutionising the forestry sector.
Accurate Mapping and Data Collection:
At the core of GNSS lies its ability to provide precise positioning data. Peter’s presentation illustrates how forestry professionals are efficiently utilising high-performance sub-metre or survey-grade GNSS receivers to gather highly accurate location information. This allows them to create detailed maps of forested areas, track assets, and collect crucial data about tree species, health, and growth rates. By harnessing this wealth of information, forest managers can make informed decisions about harvesting, replanting, and forest conservation, ensuring a more sustainable approach to forestry.
Mitigating Forest Fires and Illegal Logging:
Forest fires and illegal logging pose significant threats to our precious ecosystems. However, GNSS technology is empowering authorities to tackle these challenges more effectively. Real-time positioning data enables rapid response to fire outbreaks, enabling firefighters to reach the affected areas promptly. Furthermore, GNSS aids in identifying and preventing illegal logging activities by monitoring and tracking forested areas. This proactive approach not only protects our forests but also helps preserve the livelihoods of communities dependent on them.
Enhancing Worker Safety:
The safety of forestry workers operating in remote and harsh environments is of paramount importance. Using timber harvesting machines with sub metre GNSS enables much higher efficiency whilst increasing safety, and importantly, compliance with relevant legislation as regards timber extraction. By accurately tracking their locations, emergency response teams can swiftly locate and provide assistance in case of accidents or emergencies. This capability enhances the overall safety standards in forestry operations and provides peace of mind to those working tirelessly to protect and manage our forests.
The Path Ahead:
As the forestry industry evolves, so too does the role of GNSS technology. Continued innovation and research in GNSS applications hold immense potential for addressing emerging challenges faced by the sector. From improving resource allocation and optimising transportation networks to monitoring biodiversity and assessing the impact of climate change on forests, GNSS is poised to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of sustainable forest management.
The collaboration between GNSS technology developers, forestry experts, and environmental organisations is key to unlocking the full potential of this innovative tool. By working together, they can further refine and expand the applications of GNSS in forestry, ensuring its relevance and effectiveness in the face of evolving environmental and societal needs.
Furthermore, it is essential to promote awareness and provide training on GNSS technology to forestry professionals worldwide. Equipping them with the knowledge and skills to harness the power of GNSS will empower them to make data-driven decisions, promote responsible forest practices, and contribute to the conservation of our planet’s invaluable forest resources.

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It is pumpkin season, so of course I have a few pumpkin recipes to share with you for the month of October. I’m really excited to share this recipe for Pumpkin Chocolate Pudding! This pudding is dairy and refined sugar-free, and loaded with healthy fats, fiber, and antioxidants.
In 2020, when trick-or-treat plans up in the air for most families, I thought this could be a fun chocolate treat to serve at home on Halloween. Set out a toppings bar and let everyone decorate their own pudding with their favorite toppings. Maybe even set out some gummy worms and chocolate sandwich cookies, and this could be a fun updated version of the “dirt cups” us Millennial kids grew up with! No matter what your Halloween plans are, serving this pudding with a toppings bar sounds like a fun party idea.
This pudding would also make an excellent pie filling. Pour the blended pudding into a prepared pie crust of your choice, top with whipped cream, and maybe it will be a fun twist to your Thanksgiving dessert table! It’s still a pumpkin pie, after all!
This pudding takes one step of planning ahead - be sure to put your can of full-fat coconut milk in the refrigerator the night before you plan to make the pudding. See my notes at the end of the recipe for more details.
Original publication date: October 15, 2020
This creamy pudding is dairy and refined sugar-free, and loaded with healthy fats, fiber, and antioxidants.
I invite you to try my seasonally-inspired,
plant-based recipes to create your own

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For many food and retail companies, livestock accounts for a significant portion of Scope 3 emissions. Deploying scalable solutions in partnership with farmers and suppliers is crucial.
A divisive debate has emerged on how to address the sector's climate impacts.
Understanding the beef and dairy industries’ perspectives is critical to the collaborations needed to implement pragmatic solutions.
Enteric methane and manure solutions, such as feed additives and biodigesters, are seeing increased adoption as science backs their effectiveness. Leaders implementing these solutions will illustrate the business case and climate impact potential of each, including how companies can partner with farmers to accelerate adoption.


What's new for Nashville's Food Scene
In Music City, new restaurants are opening up all the time, and most places change their menu each season. It can be hard to keep up with all the new happenings in Nashville's growing food scene, but not any more. Now stay up to date with what restaurants are coming, just opened, now closed, and the latest menu updates.
The HopYard at Fat Bottom Brewing Co.
The Brewery restaurant is now open at 800 44th Ave North.
MAFIAOZA'S PIZZERIA AND NEIGHBORHOOD PUB, BURGER REPUBLIC, & BELLE MEADE PHO AND BAR-B-Q
MAFIAoZA's Pizzeria and Neighborhood Pub has opened a location at the Factory of Franklin, Burger Republic opened up a shop in Mt. Juliet, and Belle Meade Pho and Bar-B-Q is now open at 4516 Harding Road.
Little Octopus is open in their new location at 505 12th Avenue South.
Fannie Mae's is a new hot chicken restaurant located at 319 Peabody.
NUDIE'S HONKY TONK
Nudie's Honky Tonk is now open on Nashville's Lower Broadway.
Soda Parlor, serving ice cream floats and sodas, is now open in East Nashville.
Stout Burgers has opened in Brentwood at 400 Centerview Drive.
Ray Stevens Cabaray Showroom
Ray Stevens CabaRay Showroom, opening in West Nashville, will feature Ray on stage performing and include full dinner and bar service. Read more from The Tennessean.
City Tap House Nashville
Set to open in a new SoBro apartment complex, the bar will feature 70 beers on tap, wine, and cocktails. Dinner and lunch will be served 7 days a week, with brunch available on the weekends. Read more from Eater Nashville.
DEACON'S NEW SOUTH
A new Southern steakhouse called Deacon's New South will open at the L&C Tower. Read more from the press release.
Chef John Stephenson will open a new restaurant called Hathorne at 4708 Charlotte Pike. Read more from Nashville Eater.
HATTIE B'S Hot Chicken
Hattie B's Hot Chicken plans to open a new location in the former space of The Hook. Read more from Nashville Eater.
A new restaurant called, answer, plans to open at 132 46th Avenue on April 4. Read more from the press release.
Opry Mills is hosting a keg-tapping, on February 17, to celebrate Bavarian Bierhaus which will open in the spring. There will be complimentary beer samples and pretzels. Read more from the press release.
Fort Louise will be a new neighborhood restaurant opening at 1304 McGavock Pike. Read more from Nashville Post.
The Stillery plans to open a second location at 1921 Broadway during the summer. Read more from The Tennessean.
A new sports bar, called The Mainstay, is coming to East Nashville. Read more from Nashville Business Journal.
LOUIE'S WINE DIVE
Upscale wine bar, Louie's Wine Dive, will open a location in Nashville. Read more from Nashville Business Journal.
THE EASTERN PEAK
The owner of The Eastern Peak plans to open a second location at One Bellevue Place. Read more from The Tennessean.
Bavarian Bierhaus, a German-inspired beer and sausage restaurant, will open at Opry Mills. Read more from Nashville Eater.
PUB AT MCFERRIN PARK
A new beer-focused pub will open in East Nashville at 307B Wilburn St. Read more from Nashville Post.
VON ELROD'S BEER GARDEN & SAUSAGE HOUSE
Von Elrod's Beer Garden & Sausage House will open at 1000 4th Avenue North. Read more from the press release.
A new coffee shop named Area 51 is opening at 907 51st Ave. Read more from Nashville Business Journal.
JACK DANIEL'S COFFEE
Jack Daniel's has partnered with World of Coffee to create the new Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey Coffee. Read more from The Tennessean.
TENNESSEE BREW WORKS 1927
Barcelona Wine Bar is now serving brunch on Sunday from 11:30am to 3pm. Read more from Nashville Eater.


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This guide is a collection of long hikes. The idea is that each of these should be difficult but attainable for a fit group in a day. However, many of these could be done as overnight hikes as well. While I try not to impose strict requirements, the routes on this list are mostly between 25 and 50 on-trail miles, or a bit less for cross country miles. They are almost all loops / point-to-point routes. Note that all mileage and elevation gain is measured by Caltopo which I have found to be about 5-10% short in practice, more for cross country.
The focus of this list is on the San Francisco Bay Area because that’s where I live. That means the bar for inclusion is lower the closer route is to the bay area. There are also no routes east of the Rocky Mountains. For all of these routes I’ve applied my subjective opinion, so your favorite 25 miles might not have made the cut. If you think I have any serious omissions, please let me know.
I’ve sorted these routes by geographic area, and within those groups by Caltopo-measured distance. For each route I will provide:
The route type (loop, lollipop, point-to-point, out-and-back) and a note if the route is cross country (off trail)
Distance and elevation gain
Driving distance to the trailheads from Oakland, California without traffic
Car shuttle distance, if point-to-point
Permit information (if applicable)
Options for modifications / extensions
A brief description
Photographs, if I have any
My main resources in compiling this list were:
Ultrapedestrain (for Washington)
My own personal experience exploring maps and going hiking in some of these places.
Finally, I plan on continuing to update this list with new routes, additional information, and pictures, as I complete these routes.
So, without further ado, here are the lists:


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BENGALURU: Her every attempt to swallow saliva or yawn would trigger unbearable pain near her jaws coupled with dizziness. Diagnosed with a rare disorder called Eagle syndrome
three months later, Sujatha (name changed), 29, a software engineer, went under the scalpel at Hosmat
hospital’s maxillofacial surgery facility on October 2.
Eagle syndrome is said to be affecting 0.16% of the population.
It was a slender outgrowth of the neck bone that troubled Sujatha, a resident of Uttarahalli in South Bengaluru. She said she was relieved of the pain soon after the surgery.
“I went to 10 doctors before meeting Hosmat’s maxillofacial surgeon. None could identify my problem till then. The condition was learnt to be rare. To begin with, I had only ear pain which spread to the throat. Gradually, I faced difficulties in swallowing and eating was not easy. I used to feel as though my throat was being pulled from behind when I tried speaking,” said Sujatha, who is currently on sabbatical.
Dr Anuradha Navaneetham, oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Hosmat hospital, said in her 29-year career, she has treated over 20,000 cases of which she came across only five cases of Eagle syndrome.


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Alabama’s Birding Trails highlight the best public locations around the state for watching birds year-round. Alabama provides critical habitat for hundreds of bird species, from the Endangered Red-cockaded Woodpecker to the now flourishing Bald Eagle. The birding trails give you a chance to explore our amazing biodiversity, which makes us second only to Florida in the Eastern U.S. in total number of species of plants and animals. The Birding Trails are also a major attraction for nature-loving tourists, while offering exciting birding opportunities for Alabama’s school groups, families, and seasoned birders.
The eight Alabama Birding Trails offer a series of cohesive trails and loops that make it easy to explore natural Alabama. Many of the sites along the various trails are already being used by thousands of birders and other visitors annually, but others are hidden gems.
Alabama’s Birding Trails divide the state into eight geographic regions: North Alabama, West Alabama, Appalachian Highlands, Piedmont Plateau, Black Belt Nature and Heritage, Pineywoods, Wiregrass, and Alabama Coastal Birding Trail.
This project is a collaborative project: The Alabama Tourism Department has provided much of the funding for this project; The University of Alabama Center for Economic Development is providing the leadership role of facilitation and project scope; The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is providing their depth of knowledge relative to wildlife habitat, birding and previous birding trails experience; The Alabama Audubon Society has provided experience that only deeply knowledgeable birders could. Chambers of Commerce across the state have taken great pride in the project, as have our Federal partners, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Forest Service and others.

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Justine Davis lives on Puget Sound in Washington State, watching big ships and the occasional submarine go by, and sharing the neighborhood with assorted wildlife, including a pair of bald eagles, deer, a bear or two, and a tailless raccoon. In the few hours when she's not planning, plotting, or writing her next book, her favorite things are photography, knitting her way through a huge yarn stash, and driving her restored 1967 Corvette roadster—top down, of course.
North Sydney police negotiator Andy Warwick is the best at his job. He's seen firsthand how violence can destroy lives. Still suffering from the nightmares of his past, he yearns for a family of his own.
Single mother Cally Savage will do anything for her son. When her house is ransacked, Cally seeks protection from the criminal who’s likely to return. Completely out of options, Cally reluctantly agrees when the good-looking negotiator offers to move in with her.
As Cally and Andy grow closer, he discovers there’s more at stake than he realized. Someone has a vendetta against Cally, and the perpetrator is growing increasingly brazen. Now Andy must protect the family he’s grown to love before it’s too late.
Will the negotiator be able to save Cally and her son while confronting the past for a chance at the future he’s always wanted?
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Joe Kilcoyne is in a desperate place. He guards his secrets and hides from the world for a reason. He's the hottest topic of speculation around Whiskey River, but no one has ever dared to get close to him. That is, until fiery Kelsey comes barging straight into his life.
The last thing Joe needs is for Kelsey to breach his defenses and make him confront his past. But when her sunny, open, and determined personality collide with a haunted man with no idea how to reconnect with the world, the sparks that ignite shock them both.
Jamie had never lied to Zee about his plans, and when he'd left for the bright lights—and made it big—he'd thought she understood. She'd loved him and his music and had encouraged him to chase his dream. Sure, he could have gone home for a visit, but when his band caught fire, he was afraid to interrupt their momentum.
When the crazy world he was living in turned on him, Jamie walked away---back to the only place he could think of to go....home. But was it too late to find forgiveness and rekindle the fire with the only woman he’d ever loved?


Environmental Services is working throughout Portland to repair or replace sections of sewer pipes that are deteriorating or at risk of failure.
Before the actual sewer pipe repair work begins, crews will be in the neighborhood completing various tasks to set up the work zones and prepare for major construction.
Pre-construction activities typically occur over time rather than all at once. These activities may include some or all of the activities listed below.
Site Visits and Evaluation
During the project design process, various project team members will be in the neighborhood collecting information that will help them develop a successful project. You may see engineers inspecting manholes and sewer pipes, survey crews taking various measurements, utility locate crews marking underground utilities, community outreach staff talking to residents and businesses, and other field crews conducting important investigations.
To plan for sewer and stormwater improvements, it is necessary for survey crews to collect information about a proposed construction area. Survey crews take a variety of measurements to determine public right-of-way boundaries, private property lines, public sewer easement boundaries, the presence of utility vaults and other landmarks, and other necessary measurements.
You may see survey crews standing on sidewalks and streets in front of properties in the neighborhood to measure the elevations of the first floors of houses or buildings and see if they have basements. This is necessary to obtain measurements of private sewer depths and will help engineers design a sewer system that will maximize gravity service.
Oregon Revised Statute 672.047 Right of Entry for Land Surveyors gives survey crews the right to enter on to private property for the purpose of conducting survey work.
To plan for sewer and stormwater improvements, it is important to know what utilities are underground. To avoid damaging those utilities during construction, it is necessary to locate and mark where they are.
Crews paint markings on the street in different colors. They may also place small flags in the ground, or wooden stakes with ribbons, to indicate the presence of underground utilities.
Each color has meaning and indicates what utility is present:
- White—proposed excavation.
- Pink—temporary survey markings.
- Red—electric power lines, cables, conduit, and lighting cables.
- Yellow—gas, oil, steam, petroleum, or gaseous materials.
- Orange—communication, alarm, or signal lines, cables, or conduit.
- Blue—potable (drinking) water.
- Purple—reclaimed water, irrigation, and slurry lines.
- Green—sewer and drain lines.
When a public utility is in close proximity to a sewer pipe, stormwater pipe, or other critical structure, it may be necessary to dig a hole in the street or ground to locate the utility precisely. This activity is called "potholing." When potholing is complete, crews fill the holes and apply an asphalt patch.
Soil Sampling and Geotechnical Investigations
To plan for sewer and stormwater improvements, it is important to know the conditions that engineers and construction crews will encounter underground—the soil types, soil conditions, water levels, rocks, pavement layers, and whether any contaminated soils are present. This information will help engineers determine the appropriate methods to use in constructing the sewer and stormwater improvements.
Before crews can obtain the samples, they must first locate and mark underground utilities to identify safe drilling locations. To obtain the soil, rock, water, and pavement samples, crews dig small holes in street pavement and collect the samples. When soil sampling is complete, crews fill the holes.
Pipe Cleaning and Inspection
Cleaning and inspecting sewer pipes are essential to maintaining the public sewer system and planning improvements.
To clean sewer pipes of debris, crews flush them with water. It may also be necessary to cut tree roots that are intruding into the sewer pipes. Cleaned pipes are then ready for inspection.
To inspect the pipes, crews insert a closed-circuit television video (CCTV) camera into a pipe from a manhole or a sewer cleanout. Video inspection will determine the condition of the pipe and locate where adjacent properties are connected to the public sewer.
Pre-Existing Conditions Photos
Before construction begins, site inspectors will take extensive photos of the work area to document pre-existing conditions. They will take photos of streets, curbs, sidewalks, driveway aprons, and other features of the public right-of-way and private properties that may be affected by construction.
This photographic documentation may be used to determine whether reported damages were present before construction began or occurred during construction.
Tree Trimming and Protection
To protect trees from damage by large construction equipment, it is necessary to trim tree branches at appropriate clearance levels from the street and curb where construction will occur. A general rule is 15 feet at each curbside and 20 feet in the center of the street. Typically, branches hanging over the sidewalk will not be trimmed.
During the design of a sewer or stormwater project, a certified arborist will tour the project area to determine where trees will need to be trimmed before construction can occur on that street. All tree trimming work will be supervised by a certified arborist and will be done at the city's expense.
Before construction begins on a street, crews will install tree protective fencing where necessary to protect tree trunks, roots, and branches from damage. The orange fencing will remain in place until construction is completed.
Erosion control is important to prevent soil, sediment, and cement from entering the sewer and stormwater drainage systems and our rivers and streams. Erosion control helps prevent sewer blockages, basement sewer backups, damage to properties, and loss of wildlife habitat.
Before construction begins and throughout the project, crews will install various measures to prevent erosion of soil, sediment, and cement. These measures include installing filtration bags inside storm drains and placing bags of wood chips outside storm drains within the project area. Crews may also install fencing to contain sediment and debris on the work site.
Prior to beginning the work to install sewer and stormwater improvements on your street, crews will establish a safe work zone for construction. These activities include the following:
- Set up staging area for equipment and materials, which may be stored on nearby streets overnight.
- Install temporary traffic control signs according to approved traffic control plans.
- Install temporary on-street parking removal areas to create a safe work zone.
- Post signs and fliers to notify properties of upcoming construction.
These activities are indicators that construction will begin soon.


text: We just got a delicious new shipment of special order books in yesterday and they are so brilliant we simply couldn’t not share a peak with you. Our new line of Manuel Canovas features intricately detailed embroidered florals, luxe cut velvet geometrics, chenille blends with the softest of hands, textural cotton solids of the highest quality, and scrumptious upholstery weights to compliment the whole array of colors available. “Richly saturated” is how we would describe these books. The sheer quality and intricacy of all of the designs atop of the texture of the groundcloth and the colors….oh, my the colors. Never have you seen colors so rich and clear. Honestly, pictures don’t do them justice so you will just have to come by and see for yourselves soon!

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What is Pavement Milling?
Pavement milling is a process of removing the top layers of a paved surface area, normally in bad condition or just asphalt that needs to be resurfaced. It is one of the most cost-effective solutions our expert team can provide for our customers. This process is recommended when only the top two inches of asphalt are in bad condition and you won’t need full depth restoration.
Our modern milling equipment uses state of the art computers and sensors such as lasers to control depth, slope, and the profile of the milled surface to an accuracy of +/- 2 inches or less.
Pavement milling is an environmentally friendly process and saves money due to the effectiveness and speed of the process. The milling process is a more economical solution and faster than traditional methods of removal. Allow our expert team to assess your pavement and work with you towards the best solution for your budget.
Asphalt Full Depth Reclamation
Asphalt full depth reclamation (FDR) is a process in which our company mills the base, stone and soil that is then pulverized and mixed to create a new and superior base material. The savings for using this process can reach up to 40% when compared with other traditional methods. After the mixing process we remove enough material to accept the new asphalt depth and then mix Portland Cement at a prescribed rate into the final base mix, wet and set for the asphalt base.
We provide pavement milling services for miles around Raleigh. Some of the cities we service include, but are not limited to:
Apex, Angier, Auburn, Benson, Burlington, Butner, Cary, Chapel Hill, Clayton, Clinton, Creedmoore, Danville, Durham, Elm City, Fayetteville, Fuquay Varina, Garner, Goldsboro, Greensboro, Henderson, Hillsborough, Holly Springs, Knightdale, Mcgee Crossroads, Meban, Morrisville, Pinehurst, Pittsboro, Red Oak, Rocky Mount, Rolesville, Sanford, Smithfield, Tarboro, Wake Forest, Willow Springs, Winston Salem, Wilson, Williams Crossroads, Wendell, Zebulon, and many more!


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- The list below includes 177 free or cheap things to do in or near Cape Elizabeth, Maine, including 85 different types of inexpensive activities like Lighthouses, National & State Parks, Beaches and Historic Sites.
- From Fort Williams State Park to Two Lights State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Cape Elizabeth and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Portland, South Portland, Scarborough and Kennebunkport.
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Visitors who are interested in whale-watching may enjoy what The Odyssey has to offer. Visitors of the site will not only be able to spot a variety of animals, including whales, sharks, and seals, but will also learn about the history of the area.
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P!nk Reveals She’s Collaborating With EMINEM!
96FM’s Hour of Power hosts Kyle and Jackie O were SO excited to be talking to Pink, aka musical goddess, about the launch of her latest album 'Beautiful Trauma'.
And BOY did we get some juicy details about the music that we can be expecting.
Such as collaborating with the 'The Real Slim Shady' rapper, EMINEM.
Kyle asked her how the idea for this partnership came about and apparently she just, well, showered him with compliments.
"I emailed him and I said, 'I love you, I've always loved you and I'm always gonna love you, there's nothing you can do about it," she said.
"And then, what happened then?" Jackie asked.
"He wrote, 'Okay'," said Pink.
The man who can rap like an absolute boss is
96FM’s Hour of Power, 6pm weeknights


It’s not every day that you get up to go to work on the other side of the world. But that was my (much welcomed) reality for two weeks this year!
Each year at Jackson Spalding, up to two of our team members are selected to complete a one- to two-week exchange with an agency in the PROI network, either domestically or internationally. Working in marketing communications abroad is something I’ve aspired to do from even before the first day of my career, so I was beyond thrilled to learn I’d be going this year. I chose to do my PROI exchange with our Philippine partner, M2.0 Communications.
I walked away from the experience feeling right at home with the M2Comms team culturally, and I also learned a ton professionally about the marketing communications industry in the Philippines. My biggest takeaways from the entire experience, though, were tied to the fact that the Philippines is undergoing a digital transformation that will drastically change the way businesses and Filipinos operate on a day-to-day basis.
In a digital sense, daily living is quite different there than it is in the U.S. Here are just a few examples:
- Most Filipinos still pay primarily with cash. Cards are not commonly accepted, especially outside metro Manila, which has naturally led to a slow adoption of online commerce.
- Filipinos leverage Wi-Fi and pay-as-you-go data plans to use their smartphones instead of purchasing traditional call/text plans through a wireless provider. This has given way to the rise of free apps like Viber, Telegram, Whatsapp and Facebook Messenger to communicate. Businesses even list separate phone numbers for the landline and for Viber, for example, so the general public can reach them.
- Many companies are just now beginning to operate within The Cloud, largely because of security concerns (…and they may have a point there). Some retail store owners have not yet transitioned to electronic systems, still maintaining paper logs of their inventory.
So, what does a major digital transformation mean for marketing communications in the Philippines?
- Websites are important, but social media is the priority. A brand’s presence on social media will continue to make all the difference in the Philippines. During my two weeks at M2Comms, I realized many brands either didn’t have a website or had a website with an outdated look and feel. However, their social media pages were active, and engagement was high – all the information you need to know about the company was available there. Given that Filipinos now spend more time on social media than anywhere else in the world (an average of more than four hours daily, crowning them number one in the world according to a 2017 report), brands in the Philippines continue to lead with social. Partnering with celebrities and other influencers with large followings on social media also places brands favorably with Filipinos.
- Dark social can seem elusive but can’t be ignored. You may be wondering what dark social is – it’s the act of sharing content privately on social channels or messaging programs. As you can imagine, dark social is huge in the Philippines. The apps I mentioned before, such as Viber or Telegram, are prime examples of how Filipinos leverage dark social. And while it may seem that dark social can’t be measured well, that isn’t true – so it can’t be ignored. Tracking and measuring dark social leads to helpful insights for any brand, and especially for those with a presence in the Philippines.
- Companies will be forced to execute in nontraditional ways, or they’ll be left behind. If one thing is clear about the digital transformation in the Philippines, it’s that it’s happening whether companies are ready or not. And the companies that continue executing traditional PR and marketing plans will be left behind if they don’t give into the new ways of reaching their target audience. From my time at M2Comms, it’s clear that the team is not only meeting the traditional needs of their clients, but also continuing to open their clients’ eyes to new tactics. For example, M2Comms is forecasting that the demand for brand content publishing will grow exponentially from today’s near nonexistent levels, and they propose strategic plans involving content marketing as often as possible. While they continue to hold traditional media events and press conferences, they’re leveraging Facebook Live and Instagram stories to reach newer audiences. They’re also diving head first into working with brands like online retailer Shopee that has entered the digital space in the Philippines in ways others haven’t.
It’s clear that this is a major turning point for marketing communications in the Philippines, and I was glad to see it in action. What can you learn from how brands are leveraging digital in the Philippines?


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@ KL sentral waiting for the ERL
We arrive at the Surabaya airport almost midnight. Luckily, our colleague from the travel agency waited for us upon arrival (patiently i may say- were the last one out!- TQVM Kak Aan) Oh yeah.. Our travel agency is Catalouge Kembara! They were AWESOMME!!! Muah3!
Straight after they pick us up, we begin 4 hours journey to get to Bromo- We plan to catch the sunrise there... I slept all d way in the van.. Kroh3!!!
About 4am, we need to get into the jeep as the road were full of sharp corner and need to hike up to get to the mountain.. not really up to top but climb up still the road was ... challenging if i may say...
thats the jeep!
then we reach the middle peak of Bromo mountain.. its not the tip of the peak but it is a good place to watch sunrise... sorry the sun didnt come out nicely.. tooo cloudy to c... sigh....
By this time sun came out a bit..
that's our tour guide with grey cap.. Mas Hadi! hes awesome too =)
After the Hike, we went to the crater of mount Bromo, to see the volcanoo!!!!! huhuhu... after hiking the longest highest staircase ever!!! (its like hiking the Batu Caves~~~) I ARRIVE!
Since it was about 1.5km walk at first, i dont bother walking.. i mean who wants to walk if u can ride a horse???
I forgot the horse name but hes like 2 years old. =) cute right!!
This is half the view!
i got tired.. so i rested every quarter of the staircases!
i arrive!! can u see the sulfur smoke coming out from the volcano? it stink!! but hey! im at d top!!
after we climb down the staircases, we went back to the jeep. also on our horses!
Picture with Catalouge Kembara banner
seee.. here everyone use jeep!!
then after all that... were tired but still took some snaps here and there...
This one in the savanna... pls hold on i think i had more pic...
yup thats MY mister!!
ps: ill repost ppl!!


Furniture posts slight rebound in March despite U.S. sales dip
April 15, 2013,
WASHINGTON — While total retail sales dipped 0.4% in March from the previous month, the furniture industry saw a rebound last month with a 0.9% increase over February, according to the latest report from the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Furniture and home furnishings store sales increased to $8.11 billion in February, from an adjusted $8.04 billion the month before. The sales were up 2.8% from a revised $7.89 billion in March 2012.
The decline in overall retail sales in March, was the second drop in three months.
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Written by Dr. Karl Payne
Narrated by Tim Lundeen
11 hours, 11 minutes
Released 7/15/2020; Updated 10/15/2020
WND Books/Dr. Karl Payne
The Bible is explicit: We live in a world of distinct opponents; our very lives are a battle. Yet too many Christians lose more battles than they win and endure their walk with God rather than enjoy it because they don't recognize the enemy when they see it. More importantly, they have no idea how to respond. While society tells us we can react simply, the truth is that a wish, a hope, and a prayer are not the best responses to attacks from those who stand between us and the Father. Christians must be strategic in their reactions to these clearly defined enemies, learning how to fight biblically and effectively rather than just sincerely. In Spiritual Warfare, Dr. Karl Payne - pastor of Leadership Development and Discipleship at Antioch Bible Church and Chaplain for the NFL's Seattle Seahawks - has written a guidebook for defense that is simple, biblical, and transferable. Through his teaching on how to recognize and resolve attacks from the world, we learn that we are more than conquerors in Christ.
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Dr. Karl Payne received his Masters of Divinity and Doctorate of Ministry from Western Seminary, Portland. For over 25 years, Payne has trained people through his discipleship and apologetics materials. He serves as the Pastor of Leadership Development at Antioch Bible Church, is the Founder of the Transferrable Cross Training Foundation, and serves as the chaplain for the Seattle Seahawks.
ABOUT THE NARRATOR
Tim Lundeen has produced and narrated both fiction and non-fiction audio books, across multiple genres. His low-key and friendly story telling style resonate with most listeners. Tim and his family live in a suburb of Chicago, IL.