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In the 14th round of the 2017-18 A-League season, a disappointing crowd of only 5,207 had filed into AAMI Park to watch Melbourne City take on a floundering Wellington Phoenix.
Trailing 1-0 thanks to a 43rd-minute Roy Krishna strike, City head coach Warren Joyce turned to his bench early in the second half, dragging defender Manny Muscat in the 53rd minute and introducing Daniel Arzani, who had celebrated his 19th birthday only two days prior.
The rest is history. Arzani’s inspired second half appearance – in which he set up both of Ross McCormack’s goals as City stormed home to record a 2-1 victory – kickstarted a 15-game stretch in which the youngster became the talk of Australian football.
In that run, Arzani has played an integral role in driving City to a club-record third-placed finish, won the 17-18 A-League Young Player of the Year award and last week earned a spot in Bert van Marwijk’s extended squad ahead of the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
Arzani has earned many plaudits for his audacious willingness to back himself against his defender (and the defender after that and the defender after that) and inclination to take risks going forward, while also attracting numerous detractors that hold a disdain for his frequent trips to the turf and perceived arrogance in which the young phenom conducts himself with.
“I think it’s the kind of player I am,” Arzani told dailyfooballshow.com earlier this year.
“I like to dribble people, I like to go at people and I think a lot of the time defenders just hack me down.
“It’s something I’ve come to terms with a long time ago when I started playing and it’s just part of the game I guess.”
This cocksure belief in his superiority over his adversary is one of the most visibly striking parts of Arzani’s game, and it is a feature that has ostensibly been readily apparent since his days as a youth player.
“He just had a confidence, that confidence and I’d say a good arrogance of wanting the ball, taking players on, combining well with players around him,” recollected Socceroos legend Tony Vidmar, who brought Arzani into the national youth setup when he was head of the now-closed FFA Centre of Excellence at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) in Canberra.
“We would have seen Daniel previously at the national youth championships in Coffs Harbour, that would have been I think 2013, maybe 2014.
“We decided at that point that we’d bring him into the full time program in Canberra.
“He had that good understanding of combination play, so there were many traits of his game that we saw that we didn’t see that much with other players.
“He just had a different footballing pedigree.”
Arzani’s innate, free-spirited and joyful style of play has its roots not in countless hours spent on the training ground as part of a tailor-made coaching regime, but instead on the streets of Khorramabad, in Iran’s west, where the Iranian-born Arzani recalls a rearing defined by a love of the world game.
“I was crazy about football,” Arzani reminisced.
“Up until the age of seven in Iran we would just play on the streets for hours and hours and hours.
“(When) I came to Australia I would play with my brother’s team. He used to play for a premier league side in Sydney.
“He played under-13s and I used to just go to his training and run around, mess around with the boys and then when we went (back) to Iran we were just playing on the streets every day, which was amazing.”
Arzani and his family ultimately laid down roots in Sydney, initially in the northern suburb of Artarmon before gradually heading eastward towards Little Bay and Maroubra.
“I played for Coogee United, that was the first team I played for, (the) under-10s of Coogee United,” Arzani recalled.
“I played there a year and then straight after that I got into metros, played for Eastern Suburbs under-11s and then I went to the Skillaroos and then the AIS.
“It was a big step for me, getting into the AIS, I was 14 at the time, so young, but it’s what I always wanted to do. I think I’m the only Iranian to ever be there actually.”
Arzani at this point was also drawing the attention of Joe Palatsides, now the head of City’s academy and then working as an assistant in the Melbourne Heart setup.
“We first saw Daniel when he was in the AIS as a 14-year-old,” Palatsides recalled to dailyfootballshow.com.
“We came back and reported back to (then Melbourne Heart Football Director and now PFA Chief Executive) John Didulica that this was a kid that we need to sign.”
Arzani represented Australia seven times at an under-17 level in his time at the AIS.
Vidmar recalls how he and his staff sought to extract the potential from the highly talented but incomplete product they had been delivered.
“We felt that there was so much more in his game that he could eventually bring out,” Vidmar said.
“We felt that there were times when he wasn’t involved in games when he should be. He would only be involved in bits and pieces, so it was trying to get that collective 90 minutes of football in his ability.
“He would at times just switch off. He could switch off for 10 minutes because he knew that at any given time he could create a goal or score a goal with one action. We felt that there wasn’t enough of that consistency.
“That was something we felt that we had to drill into him and create good habits. There was a lot of bad habits that he had at that stage.”
“(Bad habits) attacking-wise, but also off the ball, without the ball defensively.
“It was probably an area that in his younger days wasn’t really focused on, or worked on, so you basically had a clean sheet of paper with him.
“There were parts of his game defensively which Daniel didn’t understand, he wasn’t aware of, and again that’s still an evolution happening now because all of a sudden you’re teaching him the other parts of the game which he hasn’t done before so now it’s all new, he’s crawling again – learning how to defend.”
Arzani’s time at the AIS ended in June 2016, when he surprised many observers of Australian youth football by signing not with Syndey FC, but City.
“When we did sign him, the truth of the matter was that he spent most of his training with the senior team because he was that talented,” Palatsides said.
“Early on he probably didn’t work as hard as what he should have because he probably got away with that all through his junior career; where he’s such a good player going forward that really defensively he didn’t need to work as hard.
“I don’t think there was ever any doubt on the quality that this kid had. I’ve always maintained that he is world class in what he does going forward.
“He could have played for some of the big teams in Europe and he wouldn’t have been out of place as a winger or attacking-mid, there was no doubt he had that quality.
“But when you get into a better environment and a harder environment you need players that can contribute throughout the game, not just when they get the ball.
“But we’ve had him in our academy system and youth team for the last two years, two and a half years now, and we’ve seen him progress along the lines of the player that we wanted him to be.
“Of course, there were areas in his game for senior football, results-driven football, which he had to work on and I think the boss (Joyce) addressed that during the year and he made him work for his spot in the senior team.”
That spot in the senior team has proved an elusive prize for Arzani, who, despite his natural talents, only secured a consistent spot in City’s first XI under Joyce after making only intermittent appearances in the squads of John van’t Schip and Michael Valkanis.
Palatsides recalls the exasperation that Arzani had with his struggles to break into the first team.
“There were times that he was definitely frustrated,” Palatsides said.
“You see Daniel at training and he’s playing against our best players – we’ve got some really quality players and defenders – and you still see the way he glides past.
“He knows that on his day he can do that against anyone, and we know that as well. So, there were times when he wasn’t being selected and there was no doubt he was frustrated as a footballer.
“But he never ever showed discontent at training, he kept trying to do the right thing, kept working hard, kept doing the extras required of him.
“He’s a professional in what he does, he can obviously be a better trainer, like we all can, there’s no limit on where you can put that, but he never ever stopped believing in what he could achieve.”
Vidmar, upon the closure of the FFA COE program at the AIS, reunited with Arzani at City in 2017 when he was named as an assistant to Joyce.
And the 47-year-old, who was capped 76 times for the Socceroos in his playing career, told dailyfootballshow.com that he has definitely seen a growth in Arzani since their time together in Canberra.
“I think what I had seen was someone who really appreciated what he had there (the AIS),” Vidmar said.
“He did take it for granted, I felt that with us he cut corners, he didn’t really do things at 100%.
“But I think that was something that I noticed, was that he would be the first one in the building with the players and then he would be the last one to leave. So, he really changed in that.
“I think a lot of that also had to do with maturity, I think he’s matured as a person, I think that’s something.
“I think when he came to us (At the AIS) he was still that young immature kid who had that freedom of doing whatever he wanted, so I think that maturity has played a big part in him.”
While he has a large bias in making the call, Vidmar believes that this growth, combined with the natural talent that he possesses, shows the young Iranian-Australian he brought to Canberra back in 2014 is now capable of producing for the Socceroos in Russia.
“I think the impact that he’s had, and people can say that he’s only played 15 games, but the impact that he has had in our national competition has been massive,” Vidmar said.
“And I haven’t seen anything like that since I’ve been back in the country in the last 10 years.
“I think he’s one that you take there because, he’s not going to give you a full 90 minutes at that level just yet, he’s still working on that, but he has that impact.
“I think he’s someone that you can look to the bench and throw him in there and you don’t know what you’re going to get at this stage. It maybe doesn’t go great at the start of it, but he’s one that I think he should take.”
For his part, Palatsides agrees.
“Australian football needs a Daniel Arzani – as many Daniel Arzani’s as we can get,” he said.
“Because that’s what’s going to put bums on seats and make them come to games and I’m sure we’ve got a lot of Melbourne City supporters who come just to see what Daniel Arzani is going to perform or do next week. Some magical move that he’s capable of.
“He glided past some of these best defenders in Australia and he really set himself up for a really good year, he ended up getting the A-League young players of the year and then rightfully so into a callup into the extended national team squad.
“We’re very proud of what he’s become, both as a person and as a player. We’ve just loved to watch him grow and get better.
“We’re pretty proud watching Daniel Arzani put on a show.”


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First of all my images were too small for a full size card and it was just way too plain even when I tried it on a note card. What to do, what to do….
Add a layer of course! Well, it was kind of like “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie”….you know, the kids book… One layer just wasn’t enough so I needed another layer…and then another one. Luckily I stopped at four layers. Ha!
Of course, once I got all of the layers put together I still thought there was too much white space. Honestly, I thought I was over the fear of white space on a card but apparently not. I needed something on the lower portion of the card. I didn’t have many of the new ribbons from the new catalog so I decided to go with the Basic Black Solid Baker’s twine. I added a small bow with long tails that hung down into the scary white space. Ta da! It is finished! Yep, that was the answer.
Even with water coloring the flower image this was still an easy card. Easy yet elegant. I can’t wait to see all of the easy and not so easy cards I’ll be able to design once I have my stash of new products….that will be here MONDAY! Woo Hoo!
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The reveal of a production-ready Porsche Mission E isn’t too far off, and that means more info is leaking out. UK automotive news source CAR found out a few interesting pieces about Porsche’s new “Tesla fighter” all-electric sedan.
First off, the Mission E will come with three different grades or power output ranges, similar to the Model S. The Carrera will be rated at 300 kW, the Carrera S at 400 kW, and the Turbo at 500 kW.
We already know the Mission E will be larger than the 911, but smaller than the Panamera. As the EV is in the market longer, new body styles will likely launch, possibly expanding the car for more utility.
Expect the Mission E to be a real performance champ. Supposedly, the base model will do 0-62 mph in under 3.5 seconds and will hit 124 mph in 12 seconds. Top speed should be over 155 mph, thanks to the Autobahn. In addition, Porsche has cooked up a design where the batteries sit extremely low in the chassis, making for better handling.
Plenty of tech from the Porsche 919 race car will be in the Mission E. That motorsports heritage will set this EV apart from Teslas and others.
With a launch date sometime in 2009, we’ll likely see the production-ready Porsche Mission E at either the Frankfurt or Paris car show. But, no official announcements have been made yet.


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September 25, 2013Season 3 of the GoPowercat Podcast is back in style thanks to the help from our new sponsor, Fridge Wholesale Liquor!
It's the episode everyone wants to listen to, but nobody wants to listen to. Sadly, K-State fans understand.
Days after a crucial loss to the Texas Longhorns in Austin, the GPC crew is back to discuss just what happened on Saturday night. The opinions are honest and the staff holds little back when expressing where this team appears to be headed.?
After two segments full of football, the Vodka Round attempts to wash everything down clean with another humorous installment for this week's Bye.?
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Virat Kohli and team sweat it out in the nets before crucial Bengaluru clash
After suffering the ignominy of a 333-run loss, their speeding juggernaut coming to a shuddering stop in Pune, the Indian team had their first net session after landing in the city of Bengaluru, three days before the start of the second Test. Putting a rest to their gloom, bright sunshine and clear skies welcomed the Indian team at the M.Chinnaswamy stadium, the venue for the second round of the four-match series, and the centre of attention as both teams took turns to get a feel of the conditions.
The team was led to the main grounds by head coach Anil Kumble, who had a good look at the surface, taking his time to assess the pitch that had a visible tinge of green on it. There wasn’t much fun or laughter throughout the whole session, but a clear intensity to go about their business, slowly hatching their plans to forge a comeback in the series.
The session started with the Indian contingent warming up on the sidelines, except captain Virat, who took separate throw-downs in the main nets.
Importance being given to fielding
With the rest of the team done with their light exercises, they moved on to the main nets to have a go, with Kohli moved on to the vacant spaces to kickstart a close-catching session He stood at a virtual leg-slip position to a left-handed support staff, gobbling up everything that was edged towards him. The disappointment of a dropped catch, even in simulated conditions, was evident when he failed to latch on to a difficult chance.
Wriddhiman Saha was next in line, standing close to the stumps and simulating stumping chances, and then loosening up by taking catches: testing himself to the limit under the sweltering sun. After the two, it was Ajinkya Rahane’s chance to sharpen his close catching skills.
Kumble rolls his arm over
Anil Kumble and Ravichandran Ashwin, along with rookie chinaman Kuldeep Yadav, then bowled in tandem in one of the nets, testing Cheteshwar Pujara with their variety. The trio would make such a deadly combination!
NCA boys attend India’s net session
Hardik Pandya and Jayant Yadav, meanwhile, were one of the first ones to have a knock, facing young bowlers in the side nets, while the rest of the batsmen padded up to face the Indian bowlers in the main nets.
Mohammed Shami, recuperating from a knee injury, made a surprise appearance at the nets, joining the Indian team as they went about their business earnestly. Axar Patel also entered the practice area, having seemed to have just landed in the city. Ravindra Jadeja, however, was conspicuous by his absence.
While the men’s team was busy with their business, women’s team stars Jhulan Goswami and Smriti Mandhana quietly made their way to the KSCA rehabilitation centre, the latter walking on crutches after having suffered a knee injury that truncated her BBL stint earlier this year.
Kohli takes on all-pace attack
Kohli then faced the trio of Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Umesh Yadav and Ishant Sharma in the main nets, with the likes of Ajinkya Rahane and Murali Vijay batting on either side. Apart from the three Indian pacers, Kohli also faced the bowling of a left-arm net bowler, who was bowling at an angle to the Indian batsman, mimicking the style of Aussie speedster Mitchell Starc.
After packing up, the Indian team made their way to the main grounds for a session of cooling down. Cheteshwar Pujara was one of the last ones to leave the ground, sprinting around the park with the staff, even while the rest of the team made way for the tourists to come and practice. Rohit Sharma, who is currently at the NCA, also made a small visit to the ground, but was back in the rehabilitation centre before the Australia team set foot, where he took pictures with the likes of Dhawal Kulkarni, Amit Mishra and Mohammed Shami.


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The 2016 NRHEG High School Homecoming court. Front from left: Lacey Nelson, Mercedes Dickerson, Cynthia Quezada, Rachel Collins, Grace Johns and Kallie Spooner. Back: Jack Schultz, Alex Blaschko, Chad Agrimson, Will Rudau, Josh Fleming and Luis Gaona. Coronation will be the Monday, Oct. 10 at 7:30 p.m. This year’s homecoming game will be Friday, Oct. 14, against the Lake Crystal-Wellcome-Memorial Knights. The homecoming parade will be around 2:15 on the 14th. Dress-up days during the week will feature Minnesota Monday, Zoo Tuesday, Crazy Socks Wednesday, Dig Pink Thursday, and Panther Apparel Friday. (Star Eagle photo by Chris Schlaak)
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New Richland area deals with flooding
The scene on Hwy. 30 in front of NRHEG High School Thursday afternoon. The town and entire Southern Minnesota region have been busy sandbagging and cleaning up from Wednesday night's rainfall event, which had reported totals of between 4 and 13-plus inches. Roads in town were reopened Friday. The heavy rains came almost six years to the day that New Richland experienced a "100-year" rainfall. (Star Eagle photo by Jim Lutgens)
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Peterson leads Panthers past WEM
NRHEG's Perry Peterson (22) follows the block of Noah Sletten (24) on the way to one of his big plays in Friday night's football game against arch rival Waterville-Elysian-Morristown in New Richland. The Panthers scored a rare victory over the Bucs, 30-22, as Peterson ran for 262 yards and three touchdowns. (Star Eagle photo by Jim Lutgens)
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Historic water tower disassembled
GOING, GOING, GONE — Workers needed only hours to disassemble Hartland’s historic water tower as crowds of spectators gathered to watch. (Photo by Nancy Toot)
By RODNEY HATLE
Down and away in one day, the last in August.
The very old and old-fashioned Hartland water tower, centered in town for more than 100 years, has been replaced by the new model two blocks south.
The new so slim and winsome.
The old one once so handsome.
The original designed for one village.
The current designed for two towns exactly six miles apart, Hartland and Freeborn. Their combined population is about 600.
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Police Chief Eads dies in apparent suicide
Scott Eads in a 2007 Star Eagle file photo.
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Few details have been released regarding the death of New Richland Police Chief Scott Eads, who reportedly took his own life Monday evening in rural Freeborn County.
“With deep sorrow, I’m announcing the passing of my boss,” wrote NR Patrolman Ryan Gehrke in a Tuesday press release. “Scott leaves behind his wife and two young children. I’m asking everyone to keep in their thoughts and prayers the Eads family and friends, the citizens of New Richland, the New Richland Police Dept., and all law enforcement as this death will have an impact on us all. Thank you and God bless.”
Eads, originally from Mountain Lake, Minn., was hired in New Richland Oct. 1, 2000 as a patrolman. He was promoted to chief Aug. 17, 2007 when Brad Flor retired.
Eads did not show up for work Monday, according to NR Assistant City Clerk Sara Jo Vulcan. He was on the agenda for Monday night’s city council meeting but did not show.


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The number of hospitalizations for the week, heat-related, was the second since 2008, when it began to conduct such statistics.
In Japan in the period from 29 July to 4 August the heat had died 57 persons, hospitalization was required in 18 of 347 people. This reports the Kyodo News, citing data from the government Agency for emergency situations on Thursday, 6 August.
The number of hospitalizations for the week, heat-related, was the second since 2008, when the government began keeping such statistics. 54.3% of hospitalized people aged 65 years and older.
Of all the victims the doctors found the most serious condition of 729 patients who will take at least three weeks of treatment. Most hospitalizations were in Tokyo – 1857 per week. By 9 am on 6 August in Tokyo was already 32.5 degrees, the Agency said.
Tuesday morning in Tokyo and the vicinity disconnect the power supply on several lines of railway. It happened at 8:30. In one of the de-energized trains, not air-conditioned, 15 passengers got sick, they complained of dizziness and numbness of extremities. As reported by the fire Department of Tokyo, hospitalization was required in nine of them.
We will remind, a week ago it was reported 5664 hospitalized from the heat in Japan. Then passed away 11 people.
In the past year because of the intense heat and record high temperatures in Japan killed more than 150 people, tens of thousands were in the hospital.
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The palace is - like the near Palazzo Giustinian alle Zattere - very deep with a U-like plan and long lateral wings towards the garden. It is also known as palazzo Michiel, but there is a lack of documentation. The edifices at the rio dei Ognissanti may be the remains of a casinò. A coat of arms above the portal could not be identified using the "Blasone Veneto" by Vincezo M. Coronelli. In the middle of the 19th century, the palace was acquired by the Clary-Aldringen family who possesses it to this day. A fire severely damages the building in the 1920s, but the old forms were restored.
The palace is located in the parish of San Trovaso. A chapel of the Clary family in this church contains a burial place of a French princess and a 15th century marble relief.
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The board that advises the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), a federal agency that supports museums and libraries through grants (which, last year, totalled $425.7m) and policy development, is getting 11 new members appointed by US President Joseph R. Biden. In addition to advising the IMLS for five years, the members of the National Museum and Library Services Board help select the honorees for the annual National Medals honours.
The White House announced the new appointees on 12 August, and they include several major figures in the US museums field, including Halona Norton-Westbrook, the director of the Honolulu Museum of Art; Cameron Kitchin, the Cincinnati Art Museum’s director; Amy Gilman, the director of the Chazen Museum of Art at the University of Wisconsin; Allison Perkins, the executive director of the Reynolda House Museum of American Art in North Carolina; and Mónica Ramírez-Montagut, who was recently appointed the director of the Parrish Art Museum in New York.
“It’s a tremendous honour to see that someone is actually paying attention to the super-hard work that people who are perhaps not always in the spotlight are doing,” Ramírez-Montagut says of the appointment. “IMLS is one of three—along with the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities—federal agencies in this nation giving significant monies to museums, so it’s a tremendous honour, but it's also a tremendous responsibility.”
In a statement, IMLS director Crosby Kemper, a Trump appointee, said of the new board members, "Collectively, they represent the importance of diversity in the humanities and demonstrate the valuable role of museums and libraries in American society. I look forward to working with them and receiving their esteemed input."
IMLS’s role as one of the major sources of federal arts funding in the US has also made it a popular target for Republican lawmakers looking to slash spending and stoke the culture wars. In each year of his presidency, Donald Trump called for the institute’s elimination in his federal budget proposals. With the prospect of a Republican takeover of Congress in the coming mid-term elections in November and a possible rematch of the 2020 presidential election in 2024, IMLS may once again find itself in the political crosshairs.
But for Ramírez-Montagut, a native of Mexico who has held museum posts in Michigan, Louisiana, California, Connecticut and more, the organisations funded by IMLS are essential to fostering inclusion and understanding, and to countering the extreme polarisation that has taken hold of US society.
“I came to this country because I believe in the ideal of a diverse and inclusive America and because I know that that’s the environment where I can thrive, and I think that it is very important that we continue defending that notion of America to make it a reality for many,” Ramírez-Montagut says. “That’s what museums and libraries do, they educate us and illuminate, they reveal things about ourselves as people, but also at a national level about our country, and without that platform we will not be able to serve our fellow citizens better. That kind of self-awareness through research, education, exhibitions, libraries and archives is of paramount importance.”
The 11 new members of the National Museum and Library Services Board officially joined on 10 August but will likely be formally sworn in during a ceremony this autumn ahead of the board’s next meeting in early December.


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Inflation is a deeply harmful plight on the U.S. economy. As Americans are seeing and experiencing, inflation devalues the power of their money; it also ensures that they get less bang for their buck.
Unfortunately, inflation has hit the United States after a series of lockdowns, restrictions on businesses, and other factors which adversely impacted the economy. President Biden and Democrats professed that stimulus checks were the answer to revitalizing the economy; however, this was dead wrong.
At this point, there’s really no denying the Biden administration bears utter accountability for inflation in America. This might explain why the White House has now resorted to spinning a false narrative that inflation is actually positive, per Breitbart News.
The White House on Inflation in America
On Friday, the Biden administration’s press secretary, Jen Psaki, sat down for an interview with CNN. CNN is a deeply leftist, very anti-conservative network; however, they didn’t treat Psaki with kid gloves.
Host Jake Tapper questioned Psaki about inflation, noting the surging costs of goods in the United States. Tapper also questioned whether Psaki believes it’s “tone-deaf” for Biden’s chief of staff to dismiss inflation as merely “high class problems” when Americans across the board are feeling the impacts.
Jen Psaki Defends Rising Prices: 'Good Thing' Because it Means 'More People are Buying Goods' pic.twitter.com/IaKVYVSCbR
— Jason Rantz on KTTH Radio (@jasonrantz) October 15, 2021
Immediately, Psaki pivoted. The press secretary for the White House declared more Americans are purchasing supplies and therefore boosting the demand for these items. Psaki then went on to say this is a “good thing.” Later, Psaki stated inflation will wane in 2022.
Backlash from the American People
The backlash from the American people was swift. The White House press secretary immediately faced pushback for attempting to pretend like inflation simply boils down to a higher demand for products.
This isn’t the latest ridiculous remark from Psaki, though. The press secretary also dismissed the Biden chief of staff’s comments about inflation being a “high class problem” earlier in the week.
Here’s the truth of the matter: the White House does not take inflation seriously. If Psaki, Biden, and others in the administration had their way, they’d be able to make every American simply forget about inflation and quit talking about it.
— Benny (@bennyjohnson) October 14, 2021
Right now, it’s very unfortunate that this is the approach the White House is choosing to take. This administration, with the help of Democrats in Congress, created this inflation crisis; they should now be doing everything in their power to fix it.
Instead, the White House has nothing but excuses, pivots, and tone-deaf statements. All Americans should remember this when it comes time to vote in the 2022 midterm elections.
What are your views about inflation in the country? Do you believe the White House’s rhetoric and responses to inflation are acceptable? Let us know in the comments section below.


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Carrot Zucchini Bread - Fast, easy, one bowl, no mixer!! Super soft, moist, and tastes so good you'll forget it's on the healthier side!!
Chickpea Scramble Breakfast Enchiladas with Chipotle Sauce and Avocado Cream
Chickpea Scramble Breakfast Enchiladas with Chipotle Sauce | Yup, it's Vegan. Hearty enchiladas stuffed with potatoes, peppers, and chickpea scramble, smothered in chipotle sauce, and topped with avocado crema. #vegan #glutenfree #enchiladas
Breakfast Tacos with Fire Roasted Tomato Salsa
Breakfast Tacos with Fire Roasted Tomato Salsa - definitely a favorite comfort food around here! Can sub a package of frozen diced potatoes but the homemade refried beans are a must in my opinion! Same recipe works for burritos too.
Bacon Breakfast Tostadas
These Bacon Breakfast Tostadas are perfect for serving a group at brunch because everyone can customize their toppings & the style of eggs that they prefer. | platingsandpairings.com
Egg Mcmufin breakfast
Ham and Cheese Breakfast Pockets
These insanely convenient breakfast pockets are stuffed with ham, gooey melted cheese, and a perfectly baked egg. But the best part is, they require absolutely zero clean-up.
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Spatchcocked turkey in 80 minutes
Spatchcocked turkey in 80 minutes -- This one on a bed of veggies, with herbed mayo under the skin


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Thanksgiving Sanitation Schedule
The City of Valdosta will be CLOSED on Thursday, November 23rd, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
The Sanitation Division will collect only garbage (green rollout can) on Thursday, November 23rd. Residents who normally have their sanitation collected on Thursdays should place their yard waste and junk items at the curbside by 5 a.m. Friday, November 24th, for both collections.
We sincerely appreciate your cooperation and understanding as our sanitation workers diligently manage the increased demand.
Please get in touch with the Public Works Department at 229.259.3590 if you require additional information.


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Driving a truck professionally might not sound so exciting to some people, but the outlook changes when you consider the sights and scenery you will come across. There are many interesting truck stops that professional truckers stop at during their travels. Keep reading for a look at some of the best truck stops in the country.
South of the Border
In addition to being one of the best truck stops in the country, South of the Border is also one of the more interesting places you might come across. This truck stop is always ready to offer food, lodging, and even entertainment in South Carolina. Next time you are passing through, stop at one of their six restaurants for a bite and then catch some sleep at their campground or inn.
Sapp Bros. Travel Center
Some of the best truck stops in the country are chains, like Sapp Bros. Travel Centers. This truck stop chain is convenient because they offer roadside assistance at all hours. Many of them also feature delicious and affordable food through their Apple Barrel restaurants. There are sixteen Sapp Bros. locations in the United States.
If you do not have any extra lodging space when your family or friends come to visit you in Arizona, point them in the direction of Little America. This beautiful truck stop has everything you might need on the road, from gas and groceries to a golf course and fitness center. Once you have gotten a taste of Little America, you will be excited to come back and visit again on your next expedition.
Would you like to experience the best truck stops in the country in person? Call Yuma Truck Driving School at (888) 647-3247 and start your journey into the world of truck driving. We are dedicated to training students to pass their CDL exams and enter the industry. You can learn much more about our services by visiting our website today.

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Cynthia Bailey has been claiming that NeNe Leakes is wrong about her being best buds with NeNe's rival, Kenya Moore, but you wouldn't know it by the way Cynthia's been promoting Kenya's new sexy calendar this week. Of course, it makes sense considering that Cynthia's business, The Bailey Agency, produced the month-by-month photo extravaganza.
The Real Housewives of Atlanta star recently took to Instagram to push the calendar, along with a few photos from the item.
"Hey @thekenyamoore fans, have you ordered your limited edition 2014 Kenya Moore calendar produced by @TheBaileyAgency? The calendar, as seen on@bravotv, is for sale for $29.99. Visit www.TheBaileyAgencySchoolofFashion.com to get your copy today. Photography by @mrdblanks. #TheBaileyAgency," Cynthia wrote.
Meanwhile, BravoTV has released all twelve months from the photoshoot, which you can see here in the gallery. Each month features a different "version" of Kenya, including Beauty Queen Kenya, Gangster Kenya, Gone With the Wind Kenya, Keyonce, Mommy Kenya, Workout Kenya, Red Carpet Kenya, and Crazy Kenya, among others.
Of course, just because Cynthia's Bailey Agency produced Kenya's calendar, that doesn't mean the two are now attached at the hip. After all, business is business. Still, we're sure NeNe won't be happy when she hears about this collaboration.
Click through the gallery to see the rest of the photos from the calendar!
Would you want a Kenya calendar on your wall? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.


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Column: My year in a women’s prison: Hear what ‘Orange is the New Black’ author has to say about that and other stories at San Diego Writers Festival
Storytelling has been very good to Piper Kerman.
After serving a 13-month prison sentence for money laundering more than a decade ago, Kerman turned her time in the Federal Correctional Institution in Danbury, Conn., into “Orange is the New Black: My Year in a Woman’s Prison.” That 2010 memoir became a bestseller, which in turn became an award-winning TV series for Netflix. The show’s seventh and final season airs this summer.
As stories go, Kerman’s blockbuster tale of being a white, middle-class woman surviving life in a federal prison had drama and indelible characters to spare. But you don’t have to be Piper Kerman to make the most out of your own story. You just have to listen to her.
Kerman is the keynote speaker at the first San Diego Writers Festival, a free community event being held tomorrow at the San Diego Central Library. There will be panel discussions on everything from writing indie comics to finding your inner comedian. There will be pitch sessions with literary agents and TV and film producers; kid-friendly stories and activities; live music, poetry karaoke and performances by the expert storytellers from So Say We All.
The daylong event is dedicated to giving attendees the tools they need to tell their stories, and Kerman is there to remind them that turning life into art is exactly as magical as it sounds, but not nearly as impossible as it seems.
“I think everybody has at least one really interesting and important story to tell, even if they have lived a fairly quiet life. My husband calls it ‘the chicken’s eye view,’ and I’m a big fan of the chicken’s eye view,” said Kerman, who will speak from noon to 1 p.m. and from 3 to 4 p.m. in the library’s Neil Morgan Auditorium. “These stories can be incredibly meaningful, or entertaining or heartbreaking, which are all of the things we look for in a story.”
Even when she was living it, Kerman was not convinced that the tale of a Smith College graduate who goes to prison for laundering drug money for her heroin-dealing girlfriend had the makings of a memoir. What she did know was that writing long letters to friends and family members helped her make sense of her insane new reality. And once she got out of prison, she realized there was a lot more to her story than just her.
“The reason I decided to write this shameful, embarrassing story is because I thought it would make a difference,” said Kerman, who has been teaching writing at prisons in Ohio for almost five years. “I thought if people got to know the women I was incarcerated with, the reasons they were incarcerated, and what day-to-day life behind bars was really like, they would think differently about the reality of mass incarceration.”
In many ways, Kerman is living the ultimate writer’s dream. She is a best-selling author. She is an in-demand speaker. She is an executive consultant on the hit cable-TV show based on her book. But the creative journey that took her from writing letters to plugging away at a memoir to becoming a published author and passionate advocate for prison reform reflects the spirit of the San Diego Writers Festival.
“There is a lot of healing power in storytelling,” said Jeniffer Thompson, the festival’s co-founder. “It doesn’t just bring us together and create community; it tears down walls. And when we tell our stories, we better understand our own needs and desires. We understand where we need to go and how we’re going to get there.”
Kerman will be helping out with that, too. In her keynote speech and in the on-stage interview with festival co-founder Marni Freedman scheduled for 3 p.m., Kerman will be sharing some nuggets of writing wisdom that she’s picked up during her years in the creative trenches. Beginning with the very important reminder that your story matters.
“I hope more and more people become more confident in the fact that there are aspects of their lives that are not only important to them, but they’re important to other people,” Kerman said. “That’s one of the reasons I’m really excited about this festival, because it is such a wonderful opportunity for readers to be connected with writers and storytellers of all types.”
And as the debut San Diego Writers Festival reminds us, real life is the stuff real art is made of. So what are you waiting for?
San Diego Writers Festival
When: 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. tomorrow
Where: San Diego Central Library, 330 Park Blvd., downtown
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Cameco continues to suffer losses, is cautiously optimistic about future
Uranium miner loses $18M in first quarter, says production costs down considerably
While its financial numbers are daunting, uranium mining company Cameco says it's remaining confident about the future.
In its first quarter results, Cameco said its net loss attributable to equity holders was $18 million. At the same time last year, the company had made $78 million.
"As we expected, our first quarter sales were light, resulting in the usual seasonality of our cash flow," wrote CEO Tim Gitzel in a news release.
"However, our strategic focus on costs and efficiency is beginning to pay off, with administration and production costs coming down significantly compared to last year."
- Uranium market conditions 'tough as I've seen in 30 years': Cameco CEO
- 120 Cameco employees to be laid off at McArthur River, Key Lake, Cigar Lake
Cameco has struggled over the past year. In 2016, the company reported a loss of $62 million after revenue dropped by $323 million.
Last year, Uranium spot prices hit a 12-year low, caused by oversupply after Japan shut its power reactors down following the Fukushima nuclear disaster in 2011.
In January, Japanese power company TEPCO issued a notice it was canceling a contract with the company worth $1.3 billion through 2028. Cameco said it planned to fight the matter in court.
Gitzel is confident that prices will improve this year.
"With Japan continuing down its path to restarting reactors, and with construction of new nuclear plants fuelling increasing future uranium requirements, we believe our focus on value and on our tier-one assets will allow us to maintain our competitive position, and thrive in a rising market," he said.
This spring, 120 Cameco employees were expected to be laid off at its operations in McArthur River, Key Lake and Cigar Lake. The layoffs were expected to be completed by May.

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The Santa Barbara County Bar Foundation is hosting a “Race for Justice” 5K and 5K Fun Run on Saturday, April 8, 2017. Proceeds from the event will support the charitable activities of the Foundation. The race will begin at Ledbetter Beach in Santa Barbara. Sign-in and day-of-race registration at 7:30 a.m. 5K and 5K Fun Run are at 8:30 a.m. 5K prizes for first place mens/womens. 5K Fun Run prizes for best costume and best group costume. Prizes given out immediately after the race.
Event details and schedule
Race Date: April 8, 2017
Start Time: 5K and 5K Fun Run 8:30 a.m. Rain or Shine
Course Details: Ledbetter Beach to Mesa Park. Second half is all downhill back to Ledbetter Beach.
Finish line awards and refreshments immediately following the race.
Packet Pick-up Location: Leadbetter Beach, day of race. Fee based parking available at Waterfront Lot.

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text: News Stylish Sounds 16 September 2010 Ella Alexander Picture credit: Firstview BURBERRY is providing the official soundtrack to London Fashion Week - through a new collaboration with Sony and the BFC, which is launching an album series called The Collection for London Fashion Week. Each season a different label will be recruited to curate and compile its top tunes to accompany a week of fashion shows. The first collaboration, created by Christopher Bailey, features big music names such as David Bowie and Elton John as well as four special Burberry acoustic tracks from emerging talents such as Ramona, Patch William, Life In Film and Good Shoes. Bailey has also designed the artwork for the album, which will be presented in a hardback book featuring a selection of Burberry photography.The CD is set to be released during London Fashion Week on Monday September 20 and will be available from iTunes and contemporary stores including Browns, Cruise, Matches and START.In other BFC related news a new report, conducted by them, reveals the fashion industry contributes £21 billion to the country's economy. The findings show the industry directly employs 816,000 people across a wide range of jobs and is the fifteenth largest industry in the UK.


MFI Selected to Supply for Greenland Pier
Marine Fenders International, Inc., a manufacturer of marine fendering systems, was selected to supply our Ocean Guard Netless foam filled marine fender system for the one of the harshest marine environments in the world, the DeLong Pier at the Thule Air Base in Greenland. The Maintain DeLong Pier project is located at the DeLong Pier along the Waterfront. The maximum mean daily temperature is 7° C (44° F) in the month of July, with a minimum mean daily temperature of -29°C (-20° F) in the month of March. The DeLong Pier was constructed circa 1950 and is a prefabricated steel structure 1,000 x 50 ftx oriented in the west-east direction. The pier consists of four steel barge units, each with overall dimensions of 250 x 50 x 10 ft., aligned end to end.
Greenstone II to Depart Port of Duluth-Superior
The tank barge Greenstone II, the first vessel to be built by Superior’s Fraser Shipyards in nearly 40 years, is tentatively scheduled to depart the Port of Duluth-Superior on Monday, May 24, the Duluth Seaway Port Authority reported today. Fraser Shipyard floated the Greenstone II at its dry dock today (May 21), and has scheduled the Marine Tech, Duluth, tug Miss Laura to escort the vessel to Houghton, Mich. The Greenstone II is a double-hulled fuel barge that will operate between Houghton and Isle Royale National Park, replacing the single hulled barge Greenstone that was retired last year. Fraser Shipyards, whose predecessors date back 113-years, is the only remaining major American shipyard and dry dock operation on the western end of the Great Lakes.
Moran Iron Works Awarded Barge Building Contract
Moran Iron Works (MIW) was recently awarded a contract to build two ocean going deck barges for Durocher Marine, a division of Kokosing Construction Co., based in Cheboygan, Michigan. The two deck barges will be 180’ X 54’ X 12’ with 2,500 lb/ft2 deck strength and 2,400 short ton cargo capacity. They will be built in accordance with International Maritime Organization (IMO), American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), and United States Coast Guard (USCG) regulations and classifications. The barges will follow ABS rules for building and classing steel barges for offshore service. They will be classed as ABS A1 Ocean Service Deck Barges and will have an International Load Line Certificate.
Conrad Wins Army Corps Crane Barge Contract
Conrad Shipyard won a contract to build a Crane Barge for the United States Army Corps of Engineers. The 300 x 68-ft welded steel barge is to be used in floating crane service by the Corps’ Rock Island District in support of its maintenance mission on the inland navigation system. The barge is designed with a deckhouse and crew support area, generator room, shop area, office and heads. Below deck will enclose machinery spaces, storage areas and tankage. The vessel will be classified by ABS as Maltese Cross A1…
Harvey Gulf ATB Earns ABS, USCG Approvals
Harvey Gulf International Marine (HGIM) announced it has received both ABS (American Bureau of Shipping) class functional approval and USCG (United States Coast Guard) design bases approval on a 4,000 cubic meter LNG articulating tug barge (ATB) construction drawing package; the design accounts for ship-to-ship transfer and shore side resupply transfers. Working closely with its design partner Waller Marine, and in conjunction with ABS and USCG HGIM has developed the design package…
Conrad Industries Announces New Contracts and Deliveries
Conrad Industries, Inc. announced the signing of contracts during the first quarter of 2007 for the construction of six vessels and the recent delivery of various vessels. Blessey Marine Services, Inc. contracts for two 8,400 bbl. double skin stainless steel tank barges. D, grade A and lower flammable or combustible cargos. market. deck barge. In addition, Gulfstream Rental Tools, Inc. contracts for three 120'x30'x7' shale barges. bunkering barges for their west coast operations. skin tank barge has a capacity of 26,000 bbls. of fuel. Classed and equipped with a complete cargo loading and off-loading system. liquid overfill protection system. boats for the Corps of Engineers. boat is for Corps' St Paul District. accommodations for 10 persons. Upper Mississippi River.
VT Halter Wins $16.3M Contract
VT Halter Marine Inc., signed a $16.3m contract to build a catamaran lift barge for Washington Group International (WGI) and WGI’s joint venture partner, Alberici Group. The vessel will be fitted with special lift equipment that will be used to transport and place precast concrete segments in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Olmsted Dam construction project. VT Halter Marine will build two 200 x 90 x 15-ft. units that will be assembled to form the catamaran lift barge. The vessel’s configuration will allow it to effectively assist in the Olmsted Dam construction efforts, which will take place near Olmsted, Illinois on the Ohio River. 2H 2006. The catamaran lift barge will be in service for approximately six years on this project. regard to structural hull design.
New Bridge Control Computer Onboard U.S. Navy Vessels
Azonix Corp.'s ProPanel line of industrial computers is being installed aboard CVN 68-USS Nimitz. In association with Henschel Corp. and Newport News Shipbuilding, ProPanel will be used to replace dial and gauge systems used in such critical applications as remote control of flight deck firefighting equipment and monitoring of navigation, ship control and meteorology systems. In engineering trials required for qualification in the Navy's COTS (commerical off-the-shelf) program, ProPanel was subjected to extremes of shock, electromagnetic radiation and humidity. Trials included the U.S. Navy's barge test, where depth charges were detonated under a 20 x 60 ft. steel barge, holding panel- and wall-mounted ProPanels.
Meeting New Heated Cargo Vessel Regs
With the publication of the 2015 Rules for Building and Classing Steel Barges, ABS has amended the rules to require the submittal of a steady state temperature distribution for Oil Tank Barges that carry heated cargos at temperatures greater than 50°C (122°F) and a structural assessment to determine the resulting thermal stresses in barges where the steel temperature is expected to exceeds 50°C (122°F). While similar requirements have been in place for several years for chemical tank barges…
Coatings & Corrosion Control: Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion (MIC)
Recently, the use of certain environmental-friendly waxes or "semi-hard coatings", used by barge fabricators to protect the internal void walls and floors of marine double-hulled steel barges from corrosion, have fallen under scrutiny by some barge owners/operators. It is believed that certain paraffin wax coatings act as a food source for certain living corrosive microorganisms. These single-celled organisms are associated with a phenomenon known as Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion (MIC) that can cause localized pitting and eventually leaks in steel barge voids. This following examines the biological and chemical research that has recently been performed on the Jotun Paints, Inc, "beeswax" coating by two independent laboratories.
Crowley Orders ATB at Bollinger
Crowley Fuels LLC has signed a contract with Bollinger Shipyards for the construction of a new 100,000-barrel-capacity articulated tug-barge (ATB) to transport multiple clean petroleum products in the Alaska market. The Alaska-class vessel will be built at Bollinger Marine Fabricators Shipyard, in Amelia, La., with an expected delivery in the fourth quarter of 2019. The build contract includes an option for a second ATB. Once built and deployed, Crowley will operate the ATB under a long-term charter with Alaska-based Petro Star Inc.…
62 Barges Break Free on Ohio River
More than five dozen barges have reportedly broken free due to ice and high water at two separate locations on the Ohio River. So far 59 of the 62 breakaway barges have been recovered, according to the U.S. Coast Guard, who said it is working alongside the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and industry partners in response to the incidents near Pittsburgh, Pa., and Moundsville, W.Va. By Monday, 34 of the reported 35 breakaway barges from fleeting areas at mile maker 94 near Moundsville have been recovered and secured, while 25 of the 27 breakaway barges from Jack’s Run Fleeting area at mile marker 4 near Pittsburgh have been accounted for, and security video has shown seven of the barges went over Emsworth Lock & Dam.
Cathelco Supply BWT System for Cable Laying Vessel
Cathelco have supplied a ballast water treatment (BWT) system for the C.C. Pacifique, a steel barge which is being converted into a cable laying vessel for Coastal Carriers BV of the Netherlands. The order for the system was placed by V.Delta, part of V.Group, the international ship management company who are managing the conversion of the 120 meter vessel which is taking place in Singapore. The BWT system has a capacity of 300 m3/hr and has been supplied as a self contained skid mounted unit.
Tech File: Bulk Barge Cargo Transfer Systems Solution
Pontchartrain Materials Company finds innovative solution for barge unloading applications. Located in New Orleans, La., Pontchartrain Materials Corporation, LLC provides aggregates to general contractors as well as asphalt and ready-mix companies. In addition to their chief product, limestone, the family-owned company sells recycled concrete and recycled asphalt. Pontchartrain sources the material from quarries in northern states, transferring it down the Mississippi River by barge to one of three company aggregate yards or directly to customers in the New Orleans and surrounding area.
USCG "Paint Floats" Make Arduous Task Easier, More Environmentally Sound
The U.S. Coast Guard uses four small steel barges specifically engineered to provide a safe working platform and reduction in pollutants from painting operations during routine maintenance of Coast Guard Cutters. Gone are the days of the staging or boson chair rigged over the side with a crew member wielding chipping iron and paint roller. The U.S. Coast Guard identified the need for an improved system to prevent paint chip and spatter from entering the environment, and after considerable research it was decided to design and construct a steel pilot model Paint Float to provide a safe working platform to conduct topside maintenance. The original float measures 30 x 12 ft. (9 x 3.7 m), with draft of just 1.5 ft. (.5 m) and displacement of 32,000-lbs.
Harrah’s Gets New Barge Mounted Casino
Harrah’s recently opened a new barge mounted casino at their Joilet, Illinois property on the Des Plaines River near Chicago. The building on a barge replaces two USCG certified vessels that have been at the facility since 1993, the M/V Northern Star, a cruise-ship type vessel, and M/C Southern Star, a sternwheeler. The barges for the new facility were designed by DeJong & Lebet, Inc. Naval Architects, Jacksonville, Florida. DeJong & Lebet, Inc. also designed the two casino vessels that were replaced by the barge-mounted casino. The casino is mounted on two barges, which were built at Halter Marine in Port Bienville, Miss. Each barge measures approximately 200 x 100 x 16 ft. The barges are constructed of steel, except for the main deck, which is a 10.5 in. thick concrete slab.
Conrad Announces 1Q Results
Conrad Industries, Inc. announced its first quarter 2008 results and net new business of $21m, including the signing of contracts for the construction of eight barges and a drydock and cancellation of two barges of a four barge contract previously announced. This brings the current backlog to approximately $102.0 million compared to $96.4 million at March 31, 2008 and $81.7 million at March 31, 2007. For the quarter ended March 31, 2008, Conrad achieved net income of $4.5 million and earnings per diluted share of $0.62 compared to net income of $3.3 million and earnings per diluted share of $0.45 during the first quarter of 2007 and net income of $6.3 million and earnings per diluted share of $0.86 during the fourth quarter of 2008.
Jeffersonville Port Sets Quarterly Shipping Record
The Port of Indiana-Jeffersonville recorded the highest quarterly shipments in its 30-year history during the first quarter of 2015. Cargo volume exceeded 800,000 tons, up 10 percent from the previous record set in the first quarter of 2014. First quarter volumes of grain remained steady while steel cargoes more than doubled and fertilizer shipments were up nearly 30 percent from the record year-ago quarter, including a 70 percent increase in potash used in fertilizers. "The strong start to 2015 is testimony to this port's connection to international markets and the diverse portfolio of companies which are leaders in their respective business categories," said Port Director Scott Stewart.
Bids Requested for Barges
The Marine Design Center (MDC) of the USACE intends to acquire four new inland river-style barges to serve the Pittsburgh District, in support of the Maintenance and Repair Mission on the Inland Rivers System. The first barge shall be 190 x 54 x 12.5 ft., and will be used as a floating platform for a king-post mounted Seatrax crane, which will be furnished to the successful bidder as Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) after contract award. The three remaining flat deck barges shall be 110 x 26 x 7 ft. All four vessels shall be of all-welded steel construction, and shall be designed, built and classed to ABS rules for Steel Vessels on Rivers and Intracoastal Waterways. The bid package became available in July, and bid opening is planned for early August, 1999.
Conrad Industries Reports Profit, New Orders in Annual Results
Conrad Industries, Inc. has announced its fourth quarter and twelve months 2011 results and the addition of new business during the first quarter totaling $61.8 million. New business added during the first quarter of 2012 includes the signing of new contracts and sales of stock barges which brings estimated current backlog to approximately $68.7 million, compared to $47.1 million at December 31, 2011, $112.3 million at March 31, 2011, and $89.5 million at December 31, 2010. New contracts added during the first quarter of 2012 include four 297'6"x 54'x 12' 30,000 bbl. tank barges, a 245'x 48'x 12'LPG tank barge, a 260'x 72'x 16' ocean deck barge…
Bollinger Inks Two Contracts with Moran Towing
Bollinger Shipyards, Inc. of Lockport, La., and Moran Towing Corp., New Canaan, Ct., signed contracts for Bollinger to build one 14,500 short ton bulk barge and one 60,000 barrel Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA’90) double-hull, ocean-going barge. The large bulk barge will be similar to the three bulk barges currently in the Moran fleet, Bridgeport, Somerset and Portsmouth. The barge will be able to carry a wide range of products, including petroleum coke, coal, fertilizers, grains, scrap metal, steel plates, steel coils, sugar, crushed glass and numerous other commodities, as well as finished goods for a variety of long-term and spot customers. The bulk barge will be classed unmanned ocean service with dimensions of 418.5-ft. x 75-ft. x 29-ft.
Largest Cargo Year Ever for Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor
The Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor handled more shipments in 2014 than any year since the port opened in 1970. Total tonnage was up 30 percent over 2013 driven by strong shipments of steel, grain and salt. "It was a terrific year thanks to our port companies, steelmakers and businesses that use our port," said Rich Cooper, CEO for the Ports of Indiana. "Federal Marine Terminals, the port's terminal operator, and its labor force did a tremendous job handling the significant cargo increases that arrived at the port by ship and barge.
Cosco Delivers Italian ATB
Early in May the COSCO (Zhoushan) Shipyard will deliver one of two articulated tug barge units on order from their Italian customer Ilva Servizi Marittimi S.p.A. The Italian-flagged tug, named Corona Australe, is fitted with a three-point Matsui Corp coupling system. Designed by Shanghai Bestway Marine Engineering Design Co. Ltd, the 146 ft by 55 ft vessel is powered by a pair of 4080 kW Wartsila engines. Each engine will also drive a three-phase shaft generator. Additional electric needs on the vessel are met by two Cummins KTA19 powered 370 kW generator sets.


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Bring a fresh perspective to your interior with the Garden Puppy Decor. Expertly made with a careful eye to the details, it will undoubtedly impress visitors to your home with its originality.
A perfect decorative piece to complement any room, this iconic design is an ideal gift idea for any art lover or addition to your own home.
- Size: As shown in the photos
- Material: Resin
- Feature: High Grade and 100% brand new.
- Package: High-Quality Carton Box.


text: LA CRY was formed in summer 1990 by Uwe (vocals), Sven (guitar), Markus (bass) and Jaybee (drums). After about five rehearsals we played our first show. More than 500 shows in Germany, USA, Italy, Netherlands, Denmark, Czech Republic followed. In this time we’ve supported the most of our favourite bands like Sloppy Seconds, Devil Dogs, Riverdales, The Queers, New Bomb Turks, The Lurkers, Trash Brats, Leatherface, US Bombs, Jeff Dahl, The Mr. T Experience, Sonic Dolls, Lost Lyrics,… and released a bunch of recordings (see “music”). Sven left the band in 1999 and the rest of the band continued for about 2 years with different guitarplayers. Now in 2015 we’ve decided to team-up again in the original line-up to play some shows and maybe more. Stay tuned!


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Don’t miss our editors’ picks for the season’s best happenings for foodies, art buffs, music lovers, and more
Don't worry--definitely no vampires at the Gilroy Garlic Festival. Take in the distinct aroma of fresh garlic in Gourmet Alley, where guests can taste extraordinary garlic-enhanced recipes from top chefs like garlic salmon, garlic almonds, and even garlic ice cream. Proceeds from this pungent (but delicious!) event go to over 160 local non-profit charities and organizations.


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Why go to the pain of straining your wrists, screwing in fasteners around the job site or your home? This gear-driven screwdriver is the solution you need to drive your fasteners into place – fast. You get four times the speed of a conventional screwdriver with a low-torque application to prevent stripping.
- Gear-driven operation four-times-faster than conventional screwdrivers
- Turbo mode with easy activation and deactivation
- Compact in size
- Limited features
- Not powerful enough for heavy jobs
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Is the Wera Kraftform Turbo Handle Comfortable to Use?
We don’t know about you, but turning a screwdriver leaves our wrist feeling tight and stiff, especially if you have to secure several fasteners with the tool.
This gear-driven screwdriver takes the effort out of driving home your fasteners. The turbo action spins the tool head four times faster than a conventional screwdriver. As a result, you use a quarter of the effort in the task.
This tool fits easily in your hand, with a secure grip, thanks to the ergonomic handle and rubberized grip. You get total control over the screwdriver in use.
What Is the Wera Kraftform Turbo Handle Like to Use?
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Annabel Ridley | Simon Frere-Smith
Thursday 18 to Wednesday 24 August
Open Daily | 10.30am to 5.00pm
The Pond Gallery, Snape Maltings
Expressive largescale paintings, prints and collages, responding to the changing Suffolk Coast, landscape and colour.
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Annabel Ridley and Simon Frere- Smith exhibiting work at the Pond Gallery in August 2022 responding to the changing Suffolk Coast. Annabel makes expressive work using processes of paint with screen print, building layers of colour and surface that interact on the same plane. Her work can be found in both private and public collections with several pieces in Aldeburgh, Royal Holloway College , London University , Broomfield and Colchester Hospital and others. She was a student at St. Martins and Camberwell School of Art London and has as a studio in Suffolk where she lives and works.
Simon Frere-Smith makes paintings on a large scale that respond to the Suffolk Coast. His work developed with a unique process of using plaster with acrylic paint . Simon has worked from his Suffolk studio on the coast for over two decades, producing and showing work from early days at Covehithe , Eastern Bavents , Walberswick , the Benacre Estate, and Blythburgh. Simon studied at St. Martins School of Art with tutours Gillian Ayres and Henry Mundy. His work can be found in private collections here in the UK. He was a founder member of Suffolk Open Studios and has exhibited in London, Exeter and throughout the Eastern Region.


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TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Bogor Regency administration announced it had no new positive cases of coronavirus infection or Covid-19 for three consecutive days since the first day of 2020 Eid al-Fitr or Lebaran.
“There are no additional positive cases, recoveries, or deaths,” said Bogor Regent Ade Yasin in a written statement on Tuesday, May 26.
Similar data was also recorded on Wednesday and Thursday last week, while the national data revealed a hike in the number of confirmed cases.
Up to Tuesday, May 26, the Bogor Covid-19 mitigation task force noted seven patients under monitoring (PDP) died, added to the total of 91 PDP death toll.
The regency has 180 patients diagnosed for the new coronavirus disease, with 40 recoveries and 12 deaths.
The number of people under monitoring (ODP), meanwhile, reaches 1,534 people with 1,301 of them having passed the monitoring. The number of PDP hits 1,156 patients with 1,112 of them have returned home.
Ade Yasin who is also the head of the task force said 180 patients reside in 19 sub-districts: most of them or 30 patients live in Gunung Putri and 25 patients from Cileungsi.


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FORT MYERS, Fla. – The murder. The arrests. All of it didn’t feel real to Taylor Shomaker until Wednesday.
It was her words that helped lead to the arrests of her then-boyfriend, Jimmy Ray Rodgers, his friend, Curtis Wayne Wright, and Wright’s childhood friend, Mark Sievers, in the June 2015 killing of Dr. Teresa Sievers.
The three men initially faced second-degree murder charges. Wright accepted a plea deal and is expected to testify against Rodgers and Mark Sievers, who were both indicted by a grand jury on first-degree murder charges Wednesday.
Grand juries, which are usually held in secret, allow prosecutors to present their case to jurors, who then decide if there’s enough evidence to bring charges. In Florida, a grand jury indictment is required only for capital offenses – where the sentence could be the death penalty – but are also utilized in cases of alleged wrongdoing by public officials.
Wednesday’s indictment gives prosecutors the option to seek the death penalty against Rodgers and Mark Sievers.
Shomaker, who flew from Missouri, was in Fort Myers on Wednesday. She couldn’t say if she testified before jurors, or even if she was in the courtroom.
But in her first and only media interview, she talked about life before and after Rodgers’ trip to Florida.
“It was very scary when I first found out,” she said of the killing. “It was like…like I didn’t know what to do. I was scared. You find out something so horrible, and you’re just like this is real.”
Spiraling into a nightmare
Shomaker met Rodgers at a bar called Hub’s Pub in Bonne Terre, Mo., a small town about an hour south of St. Louis.
“He treated me like a queen,” she said. “Anything I ever needed, you know, he bought me and he took really good care of my kids, treated them like they were his children. It was like living in a dream.”
Their second date was at Wright’s trailer in Hillsboro, Mo., located 40 minutes north of Bonne Terre.
The two men met while in jail, said Shomaker, who described Wright as friendly and nerdy.
“I’d kind of describe him as a geek,” she said.
The two couples often hung out at each other’s homes.
“With my kids around,” she said. “I can’t believe my kids were around.”
Shomaker wasn’t impressed with Mark Sievers, who got into an argument with Rodgers over a parking space at Wright’s wedding.
“He was ignorant and I kind of just stayed away from him,” she said.
Shomaker thought Rodgers was traveling with Wright to Florida to commit burglaries and steal high-end antiques, she told investigators on Aug. 25, 2015, according to court documents.
She kissed Rodgers on the cheek before he left, then noticed he left his cell phone, which she thought was odd, according to court documents.
When he returned, Shomaker noticed a white cooler containing a cardboard box filled with items, including a pair of black shoes investigators determined were purchased at a Fort Myers Walmart.
Wright contacted Rodgers “in a frantic state” after a search warrant was executed at his home, she said in court documents.
After that phone call, a subsequent meeting at a bar, her helping Rodgers destroy items related to the trip, and investigators questioning Rodgers and Wright, Shomaker started putting pieces together.
“(Investigators) came and left me a card and (Rodgers) got rid of it,” Shomaker said Wednesday. “I didn’t know who to contact or anything, and then once I figured stuff out, I was just terrified.”
She immediately moved out of their home.
“I started staying with my mom, and he started asking questions,” she said. “He was like, ‘Why are you staying with your mom?’ I was like, in shock. I was like, ‘How could he do this? She was an innocent woman. How could you just go and do something like this? She was so innocent.’ I was terrified, I was in fear for my life and my kids. If I was to say anything to anybody, what would happen to us?”
Shomaker has three kids, including a two-month-old with Rodgers.
“It’s hard to look at her sometimes, because she looks so much like him,” she said. “I think, you know, in time I will be able to, you know, feel better. But it’s still just so hard until everything is completely, you know, said and done.”
Mark Sievers’ arrest didn’t surprise her, but she was floored when Rodgers and Wright were taken into custody.
“I didn’t want to believe it because they were so sweet and so kind to me and I never thought they’d do anything like that,” she said. “I’m just wondering how they can hide something like that, their aggression.”
Shomaker, who lost her home and car after Rodgers’ arrest, last spoke to him in March.
Rodgers was paying her bills.
She was scared not to speak to him.
“I know this is going to sound stupid, but maybe he had someone set up to do something to me and the kids if I didn’t talk to him,” she said. “Now I pretty much feel safe.”
Their conversation centered around his love for her and the children.
He didn’t seem angry, she said.
“He was very friendly, my whole family loved him, he was such a sweet guy,” she said. “I did not, did not think he would ever do something like this.”
Shomaker said she has since found it easier to talk about life, but her thoughts often turn to Teresa Sievers and her two daughters.
“I broke down in tears last night because of how bad I felt for them,” she said. “My children look up to me. I’m their everything, so I can only imagine how they feel.”
She wouldn’t say much about Rodgers’ life, other than he came from a rough childhood and that his parents died young.
Shomaker and Rodgers once talked about marriage. Now she wants to ensure he’s held responsible for his involvement in Teresa Sievers’ death.
“I just want everyone to know how sorry I am for the Sievers family and that like I said, I’m doing everything in my power to make sure these men are getting what they deserve,” she said.


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Only days after Mike Huckabee announced he won’t run for president, his former South Carolina campaign chairman has thrown his support behind Jon Huntsman.
Mike Campbell — son of the late South Carolina Gov. Carroll Campbell — released a statement Monday saying he’d spoken with Huntsman and urged him to run for the Republican nomination in 2012.
“On his recent visit to South Carolina, I had the opportunity to meet with Gov. Jon Huntsman, and I was extremely impressed,” Campbell said in a statement. “Gov. Huntsman and I spoke on the phone today, and we had a great conversation. I strongly urged him to run for the Republican nomination for president and offered my enthusiastic support if he does.”
Huckabee placed second in the 2008 South Carolina primary — the second primary after New Hampshire and the first test of candidates in the South. Huckabee’s Saturday evening announcement that he wouldn’t seek the presidency in 2012 freed activists and supporters around the country to look for a new candidate, and Campbell’s move makes him one of the first top Huckabee backers to commit to someone new.
Because he served at the top of Huckabee’s campaign apparatus, it’s a significant get for Huntsman, who is largely unknown in the state.
“With Mike [Campbell] having been at the forefront of the Huckabee campaign, I think it could be a sign that he’s going to take friends, family, fundraising capacity, supporters over to Huntsman,” said one longtime South Carolina operative who has yet to commit to a presidential candidate.
The scrambling for support from people like Campbell began before Huckabee’s eponymous Fox News show even ended.
“Our country has been very fortunate to have Mike Huckabee as a leader and public servant,” Huntsman said in an emailed statement just moments after Huckabee’s announcement. “It is unfortunate that we will not have his voice — or his bass guitar — in the presidential debate.”
Huntsman hasn’t spent much time in the state yet, just one visit. Campbell was one of several dozen influential Republicans that Huntsman sat down with during his visit there in early May, with the hope that more would also jump on board.
Campbell’s voice carries particular weight in South Carolina, regardless of his ties to the former Arkansas governor. The wildly popular Gov. Campbell left behind a legacy that borders on dynasty in the state — his other son, Carroll Campbell III, ran for Congress in 2010 but lost in the primary, and Mike Campbell ran unsuccessfully for lieutenant governor — and he and his family have played a significant role in almost every Republican primary since 1980.
When Huckabee announced Campbell’s backing in 2008, for instance, the Campbells were billed as the “First Family of South Carolina presidential politics.” The elder Campbell worked closely with Lee Atwater, the famed political operative, and both backed Ronald Reagan’s bid for president in 1980 when he was still considered an underdog.
And Huntsman, with almost no name recognition and a moderate reputation, starts out that way — giving Campbell’s backing more weight than it otherwise might have.
“He’s endorsing someone that not many South Carolinians have heard of; that’s going to help Huntsman because Mike’s very well known,” the South Carolina operative said. “It’s a blank slate, and I think having someone who has been this prominent in South Carolina politics makes a big difference.”


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ARCIA Learning Management System coming back online
By Hamish Duff, President, Australian Radio Communications Industry Association
Sunday, 01 May, 2022
It’s mid-2022 and the ARCIA committee has been working hard to get things moving again despite the many challenges we are all seeing. The industry continues to work through supply chain issues. Demand in many sectors is strong; however, uncertain delivery schedules are creating an extra layer of cost and complexity.
Events for ARCIA will have started by the time this is published with Sundowners in Perth and Melbourne; however, main events for Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne are all set to kick off from July. Comms Connect in both New Zealand and Australia will also make a welcome return. Keep an eye on the ARCIA website for event dates and make sure you come along and engage with your industry peers.
The ARCIA Learning Management System is really taking shape and we hope to have meaningful content available soon. Once released we will be working with members to try the system and of course running free and paid courses for the benefit of members. New content is being made including some new ideas that will be interesting to have feedback on.
One of the activities of the committee and especially executive of the association is to advocate for spectrum. Over the last five years, that role has widened for all kinds of technology including broadband. ARCIA believes that all spectrum should be used to maximise the productivity of the country. That is a simple sentence that tries to encapsulate a very complex regulatory process to manage competing industries, international standards and market needs. The LMR industry has been providing private networks for many different market sectors for over 70 years. As far as ARCIA is concerned, the reasons that people invest in private networks remains the same and new technology options are welcome.
Therefore, ARCIA has been consulting widely and putting our views on this matter to the ACMA. We have made it clear that broadband technologies are not the sole domain of public carriers or wide area licences. As other countries have shown, demand for private networks remains strong with spectrum and innovation a key ingredient. Over COVID our federal government has spoken a lot about local manufacturing capabilities and indeed highlighted telecommunications as a key sector for local manufacturing.
So you would think there is a clear logic for spectrum to be made available for a wider benefit, especially with regard to wireless broadband and the economic potential offered by all types of applications. Regrettably, the approach continually encouraged by the ACMA leads to spectrum being prioritised for the public carriers over other types of services!
Finally, ARCIA has spent a lot of time considering our role in the marketplace and work that a lot of people have put into the association. No-one has more work into ARCIA over the last 10 years than Ian Miller. When we recognised that we needed a paid position, ARCIA had to face up to what we wanted to achieve. We found a way to fund it and although Ian has been an extremely effective advocate for our industry, we need to now take the next step to guarantee the ongoing viability of our industry into the future.
We are at the next inflection point in the history of the association. If you consider the technology and spectrum changes as well as the willingness of industry to embrace innovation, ARCIA must get more active across the entire industry. If we include manufacturers, service providers, critical industries, public safety and all the associated technologies involved there is a lot to cover.
Based on this the committee has decided that we should move the Executive Officer part-time role to a full-time CEO role. Of course, there is a huge amount of work to make this happen, to ensure that our industry is represented appropriately and in a fashion that is sustainable financially.
But now is the time to make it happen.
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AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEDUCTIBILITY OF AMORTIZABLE BOND PREMIUM.
To allow any state resident to deduct amortizable bond premium.
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The management expects that the use of petrochemical capacity will reach 80% and 90% in FY18 and FY19, respectively, from the current 72%.
Profit rose to Rs 983 crore in the Oct-December quarter from Rs 676 crore a year ago
Political sensitivities are likely to limit job cuts, and personnel-related issues are likely to arise from the need to manage hierarchies and potential overcapacity in the integrated entity.
More than 12 years after a proposal to merge oil PSUs was first mooted by the then Oil Minister Mani Shankar Aiyar, Jaitley proposed to “Create an integrated public sector 'oil major
The move will result in cheaper import of fuel, which makes up for roughly 40 per cent of the gas consumed in the country, resulting in lower cost of power generation, urea and petrochemical production.
The firms which have signed MoUs this time around include ONGC, GAIL, HPCL and REC.
The company has decided to issue non-convertible bonds of up to Rs 750 crore with an option to double the issue size via private placement in one or more tranches, GAIL said in a statement on Friday.
Delhi is one of the worst polluted cities in the world and so are its satellites. The winters are especially unbearable with smog enveloping the national capital region.
These orders include jobs worth Rs 440 crore for various transmission line and substation projects, and two pipeline projects from Indian Oil Corporation and GAIL for around Rs 277 crores.
State-owned natural gas major GAIL plans to start a gas distribution pilot in Varanasi and Bhubaneswar by March 2018.
As part of the Vashishta and S1 field development, ONGC is drilling four wells and shipping the gas from them through a sub-sea pipeline to an onshore terminal at Odalarevu in AP.
Bluechip government companies such as ONGC, Coal India, India Oil, Gail , Power Finance, REC, Container Corp, Bharat Electronics, Oil India and Engineers India are part of the index.
About 5% discount will be given to anchor investors, for whom the issue will open on January 17. The issue will close on January 20. Priority will be given to retail and pension funds at the time of allotment.
The fertilizer plant at Talcher, which has been shut since 2002, is set to start production by September 2020.
ASSOCHAM plea to revoke notification vis-a-vis input tax credit withdrawal on natural gas by Gujarat Govt.
ASSOCHAM has urged the Centre to immediately revoke the notification vis-a-vis withdrawal of input tax credit on inter-state sale/branch transfer of natural gas issued by Finance Department of Gujarat government on November 28 last year.
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