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Monitoring ParkScapes Over Time: Plant Succession on the Pumice Desert, Crater Lake National Park
By Elizabeth E. Horn, ParkScience, Vol. 22, No. 1, Fall 2003
The Pumice Desert is a conspicuous natural feature in Crater Lake National Park, Oregon. Contrasting sharply with the surrounding lodgepole pine (Pinus contorta) forests, the Pumice Desert is a rather barren-appearing, flat area of about 5.5 square miles (14.2 square kilometers). The Pumice Desert is about 4 miles north of the Rim Drive on the north entrance road.
Park staff were unsure of the explanation for this opening along the park’s north entrance road. Why was plant succession so slow? What were the factors that kept and maintained this opening? What kept lodgepole pine from colonizing the area in greater numbers? Specific answers are hard to find. Studies showed many factors were interacting to hinder plant succession, including gopher activity, infertile soils, soil temperatures, and seed source. Few pine seedlings were found during field work, suggesting a problem with recruitment. An interpretive sign along the park roadway explains that the ancient Mount Mazama had massive glaciers along its flanks. One of these glaciers carved a deep valley north from the summit, extending several miles beyond the park boundary. After the glaciers melted, glowing avalanches of gaseous material filled the valleys and depressions around Mt. Mazama. The porous pumice soil was probably more than 100 feet deep in the valley now occupied by the Pumice Desert.
As a graduate student and seasonal ranger-naturalist during the summer of 1964-1965, I studied this desert area as part of my master’s thesis. The study was initiated in 1965 to (1) describe the existing vegetation, (2) measure selected environmental factors such as air and soil temperature, evaporation stress, precipitation, soil nutrients and soil moisture; and (3) establish photo points so that any changes in vegetation could be tracked over the years.
Vegetation was sampled with 22 line transects, each 200 feet (61 meters) in length and 10.9 feet (3.3 meters) wide for a total transect area of 0.1 acre (0.04 hectare). Coverage data were taken on the basis of line interceptions. Density and frequency data were gathered within the transect, and coverage data were measured on the basis of interceptions along the centerline. Because only three lodgepole pines were found in the 22 line strips, another 100-acre (40.5-hectare) plot was set up to measure only the lodgepole pine. The lodgepoles were measured by height and basal diameter; they were not big enough for diameter breast height measurements.
Summer climate data were gathered using a recording hygrothermograph, rainfall was measured with a totalizing gage, and environmental evaporative stress was estimated with Livingston black and white bulb atmometer spheres. Soil samples were taken to a testing laboratory.
Nine of the line transects were randomly selected as permanent plots, although I purposefully included examples of the three microhabitats in the area (north and south-facing slopes and the flat central wash with fine gravels). Each end was marked with an iron rod. The large tree plot was also marked for future reference. Photos were taken from each end of the strip plots and from each corner of the tree plot.
Findings in 1965
The 1965 research showed only 14 species of plants growing within the plots. The park is home to nearly 600 plant species, so the flora of the Pumice Desert is quite sparse by comparison, with only 0.6 individuals per square foot and plant coverage averaging 4.9%. Most plants demonstrated one or more morphological characteristics typical of alpine or desert plants. The 100-acre (40.5-hectare) tree plot contained 27 trees with an average height of 4.6 feet (1.4 meters). The tallest was 9.8 feet tall (3.0 meters).
The pumice soils were generally deficient in nutrients and in organic matter. However, they were not significantly different from other pumice soils in central Oregon where there was more growth than in the Crater Lake Pumice Desert. Reasons for these differences are yet to be studied.Climate data showed air temperatures that were both higher and lower than those recorded at park headquarters. The lack of vegetation probably contributed to these differences. Most significant were the high soil temperatures recorded on sunny days. For instance, when air temperature over a six-hour period did not exceed 83oF (28oC), the surface soil temperature averaged 102oF (39oC).
Plot visits in 1977, 1995, and 2000
Figure 1. Vegetation plot in 1965 (top photo) with one lodgepole pine along its edge. Right-hand photo taken in 1995 showed the tree was dead; a few limbs protrude into the photo. Background shows increased number of trees invading from the northern forest edge.
I revisited and surveyed the vegetation in the permanently marked line strips in 1977 and in 1995. Photos were taken from each end of the plots (see fig.1). The results were fairly consistent each year. Although the 1977 tallies were slightly higher than in 1965 or 1995, the percent cover for each year remained about 4.9% (see table 1). Although individual plant species numbers fluctuated somewhat from year to year, the totals remained fairly constant.
In 2000 the trees in the 100-acre tree plot had increased dramatically, from 27 to 47 in number (see figs. 2 and 3). The average height was 8.9 feet (2.7 meters) tall, a substantial increase in size showing good growth over the interim 35 years. The tallest tree was 49 feet (14.9 meters). Nineteen of the trees measured in 2000 were as tall or
taller than the tallest 1965 tree (see fig. 4). Many of the trees showed distinctive mounding at the base, caused either by wind deposition or gopher activity. More than half the trees had multiple stems or trunks, a characteristic not uncommon in harsh environments. What triggered the successional processes after what appeared to be a long time of low productivity is unknown. One possibility is a general warming of the climate, which would favor a longer growing season.
Effect of visitors on vegetation—an interesting side story
A small vehicle turnout with an interpretive sign had been established in1958 along the north entrance road at the south edge of the Pumice Desert. Visitors had walked into the Pumice Desert from the interpretive pullout, and the effect was obvious within an area of about 100 yards (91.4 meters) from the pullout. To quantify this, a sampling strip was laid out in 1965 and the results were compared to the other plots. The total number of individuals counted in this single plot was 1,037 compared with an average of 2,580 individuals in the other 1965 plots. The cover was 1.6% compared with the 4.9% average of the other plots. This reduction in plant cover occurred during a short seven-year period (1958–1965). This data collection was only done in 1965.


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The Exclusive Nature of the "Language of Inclusion"
June 17, 2021: “President” Biden’s 6-trillion dollar budget proposal to address the country’s infrastructure needs has been demonstrably proven to have very little to do with infrastructure. More insidiously the language in this proposal is ubiquitous with the term “birthing people”. When confronted with the choice of this language, HHS Secretary Xavier Bacerra responded by saying it is important to use the “language of inclusion”, since many mothers do not identify as female. The last sentence was unintentionally confusing, however feel free to verify the quote.
When it comes to the left redefining traditional terms to perpetuate the progressive agenda this is standard operating procedure. And the corrupt media is only too happy to assist. For decades the left has redefined, family, marriage, partnership, gender, etc. The sinister motivation is not to include those deemed “marginalized”, but to exclude those deemed “oppressive” or “dominant”.
As traditions evolve in America it is important to reflect current cultural norms, but not at the expense of long held generational ones. For those of us who still recognize these generational traditions, we should fight to maintain them. As we head into the “Fathers Day” weekend, let’s be sure to let our misled liberal friends know precisely who “we” are.
By: Extremely American Contributor and Atlanta-based Journalist Eric Dobbs

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Punk Spidey and Iron Spider Suits Compose Most of the Spider-Man PS4 Game’s DLC
In line with the recent release of Avengers Infinity War, Sony Interactive and Insomniac Games has revealed yet another Spider-Man suit for the upcoming Spider-Man game for the Playstation 4 and its none other than the Iron Spider.
Iron Spider Suit trailer
The Iron Spider suit will be available as a pre-order bonus for the Playstation 4 game and is one of three alternate suits players can use in the game which is being referred to right now as the “Spidey Suit Pack”.
The other suit that players can use as they beat up bad guys including the main villain for the game, Mr. Negative, is the Spider-Punk suit.
A third suit is still waiting in the shadows but we can all expect the reveal by July, which will also pretty much complete the pre-order bonus suits for the game.
Spider-Man PS4 is hitting stores September 7, 2018

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Many salons have struggled to survive through COVID-19 closures. As they reopen under new guidelines, salon owners and staff are finding smart ways to adapt and grow their business through access to valuable offers on products and services.
“Salon professionals can misunderstand making money with building wealth, and without a timely heads up, leave the salon with little to show for a lifetime of salon work. I’ve seen this happen too many times.”
“We have found that customers are ready to adopt touchless check-ins and check-outs. They appreciate the simplicity and convenience. And they also understand how it helps everyone maintain health and safety guidelines during COVID-19.”
Getting employees to appreciate the importance of THE FUTURE with a 401K plan is the goal of Arik Efros, co-owner of the Eva Scrivo Salon. Efros outlines the importance of this perk and explains why many of the people in their NYC salon have already a nice bundle waiting for them upon retirement.
While the single use nature of PPE protects the health of your clients, it produces quite a bit of waste for a salon--and waste that can contaminate a space. Green Circle Salons helps salons with a new recovery and recycling program that keeps team members and guests safe while reducing the impact on the planet.


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Marvel finally provided a little more information on the capper to their 80th anniversary title Incoming #1, which will rain onto comic shelves in December. Alongside that, the company provided a peek at a few other titles launching that month. There's a doctor in the house! Doctor Stephen Strange got into a accident that damaged … Continue reading New ‘Spider-Ham’ And Other Lesser Issue 1s Launching In December From Marvel
At D23 this weekend, Disney revealed the concept art for Avengers Campus.
Six down, four to go?
Though Avengers: Endgame broke all kinds of records, it doesn't look like it will overtake the all-time box office champ, Avatar. However, it doesn't mean Marvel and Disney will not give it a try (though we guess Disney also owns Avatar now). Although Avengers: Endgame is still in theaters, it looks like Disney will be … Continue reading ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Endgame: Theatrical Re-Release With Goodies
The Asgardian god of mischief Loki will be featured in two titles this September. The first is a one-shot tale of Loki's past going back to the days just after the 1986-87 Avengers Under Siege storyline (Avengers #270-#277). Avengers: Loki Unleashed will see the return of the Under Siege arc writer Roger Stern to pen … Continue reading Loki’s Past And Future Featured In September’s ‘Avengers: Loki Unleashed’ & ‘King Thor’
Square Enix, probably most well-known for the Final Fantasy series of videogames, revealed Marvel's Avengers as promised during their E3 presentation. The reveal was in the form of a trailer which provided the premise for the game and some gameplay. The story starts with the Avengers celebrating A-Day, where Captain America, Iron Man, Hulk, Black … Continue reading Square Enix Reveals The ‘Marvel’s Avengers’ Game Trailer
One of the best theories going into Avengers: Endgame was that Ant-Man was going to shrink down and jump into Thanos' anus, before expanding to full-size, thus exploding Thanos everywhere.

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Use this site to stay informed about how UniSA are implementing the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) to improve your student experience.
From January 2012, Australian higher education providers began charging students a compulsory fee to support services and amenities of a non-academic nature. SSAF is designed to improve non-academic services and amenities for students, such as recreational activities, employment assistance, financial or legal advice, child care, and food catering, through increased funding. It was introduced through the Higher Education Legislation Amendment (Student Services and Amenities) Act 20111, which was passed by the Australian Parliament in October 2011.
Student and Amenities Higher Education Loan Program (SA-HELP)
A second part of the Act was to introduce the new loan scheme, SA-HELP. The scheme allows eligible students to defer all or part of their SSAF each year. For more details, see Deferring your payment with SA-HELP.
SSAF at UniSA
UniSA started charging the SSAF from Study Period 5, 2012. The University widely consulted students throughout 2012 regarding priority areas for expenditure of the Fee revenue. To have your say, and for the latest updates on how the revenue will be spent, see Use of the revenue.
Details of how the SSAF will be calculated, and who it will apply to, are available from the Payment information page.
University policies that refer to the SSAF are: A47: Student Fees and Loans, A48: Enrolment, A36: Student Mobility and A53: Short Programs, Executive Certificates, Professional Certificates
1For more information about the Act, please refer to the Department of Industry, Innovation Science, Research and Tertiary Education. This page includes questions and answers relating to the Fee and the Representative and Administrative Guidelines.

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Sheridan County has utilized a portion of their CARES Act funding to hire a temporary COVID-19 public information officer.
Jennifer Graves was hired to fill the role as the county’s PIO during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Graves will be the point-of-contact for pandemic-related information coming from Sheridan County and their Incident Management Team, according to a news release from the Office of the Board of County Commission.
She will work closely with Sheridan County’s Incident Management Team, Public Health officials and the community to provide timely updates regarding monitoring, contracting tracing, impacts to local businesses and government services, community resources, and best practices to prevent community spread.
Graves will relieve Lieutenant Levi Dominguez, who previously provided PIO services on behalf of the Incident Management Team in addition to his normal duties.
“We would like to thank our community for their patience while we obtained the resources we needed to communicate regularly with the public,” Sheriff Allen Thompson said. “We are excited to have Jennifer on board and to allow our staff to focus on their primary roles.”
Graves has a bachelor’s degree in Communication from the University of Colorado Boulder and a master’s degree in Organizational Leadership from Regis University. She has 15 years of professional communications experience working with municipal governments and public service organizations.
Graves lives in Sheridan along with her husband John.


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Life withot chocolate is not life! Do you agree? 🙂 This Chocolate Chip Muffins recipe will give you such a decadent flavor of chocolates without hurting your budget. These chocolate chip muffins are easy to make, ultra-moist and so light to eat; This is a perfect dessert to satisfy your chocolate craving and your sweet tooth.
Chocolate Chip Muffins
- 1 3/4 cup All-Purpose Flour sifted
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 2 tablespoons Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1 cup Granulated White Sugar
- 3/4 cup Milk or Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
- 1/4 cup Milk or Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips for Sprinkling on top of the Muffins
- 1 cup Milk
- 1/2 cup Canola Oil
- 1 medium Egg
- Preheat the oven to 190 degrees C (375 degrees F).
- Using a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, oil and egg. Set aside.
- In another large mixing bowl, combine the sifted flour, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa powder and sugar.
- Stir in the 3/4 cups of chocolate chips.
- Using a rubber spatula, fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and continue to stir until the ingredients are combined. Don’t over mix the batter or you will have tough muffins after baking.
- Fill each muffin case (3/4 full) with the batter using an ice cream scoop or small soup ladle.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 chocolate chips on top of each muffin.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Transfer to a wire rack and let cool for about 5-7 minutes before removing from the muffin pan.
- Keep the ingredients at room temperature at all times, prior to baking.
- If you are using a standard muffin pan, this recipe can fill 11 muffin cases. A standard muffin pan has a standard size for each muffin case of about 2 1/2 inches in diameter with 12 cup-shaped depressions
- The quantity of batter for each muffin case is 1/3 cup (75 grams).
- If there are muffin cups that are empty, half fill the empty ones before baking, this will keep the pan from warping.
- If the recipe calls for a muffin pan, it is probably a standard size. A standard muffin pan has a standard size for each muffin case of about 2 1/2 inches in diameter with 12 cup-shaped depressions.
- Use muffin cases in muffin pans for easy clean-up.
- Aim to fill the cups 3/4 full with batter to have muffins that have slightly round top and to avoid from spilling out of the muffin case. If there is not enough room for muffins to expand before reaching the top of the cups, the muffin will flatten on top.
- Mix the dry ingredients and whisk the wet ingredients. Use a rubber spatula or wooden spoon to gently stir them together until everything is slightly moistened. If there are lumps, it is just perfect.
- Place the muffin pans over a baking tray and place them in the middle of the oven for even heat distribution.
- Let the muffins sit in the pan and cool in a wire rack once they are done baking in the oven. And remove muffins cups from the pan after five minutes to prevent them from getting soggy as they cool in the pan.

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SDDA: sale and use of dicamba must be discontinued
The South Dakota Ag Department says the sale and use of the dicamba products impacted by the Ninth Circuit Court decision “must be discontinued immediately” until there’s further guidance from the EPA.
The department sent a letter to EPA Administrator Wheeler urging the agency to make their next steps quickly “so that producers and state regulatory agencies can plan accordingly. South Dakota’s special local needs label goes through June 30th.
It says the “unprecedented decision during the middle of the application season has had a devastating impact on many South Dakota producers.”
EPA’s statement issued Friday said it is assessing how to respond to the ruling.


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There is a part in the human brain that is specifically made for recognizing faces. My idea behind these photos was to deconstruct the conventional aspects of the face to a point where they become almost unrecognizable. I began with the more detectable features of the face, and then worked my way down to the more indistinct features. By doing this, I have broken the barrier between what we know and what we think we know about the human face. I reorganized the automatic cognitive response that comes with recognizing faces. By doing this I created images that look like something other than what they are. Is it a nose? An ear? A crease? Your mind can decide. Despite them being abstracted versions of facial features, they still maintain their humane qualities.
The composition of this photo is so well done. I really love the way the two boys are dressed in white, and the girl in black. And the fact that it is done in black and white shows the contrast between the relationship of the three people. Is it a love triangle? Are they siblings? What is the pull between the two boys that there is such a heavy contrast in color from the girl between the two boys? The way they are positioned suggests that the girl is reliant on the boy on the bottom, but the boy on top can’t let go of her or wants to push her down.
This was such a cool photo series. The picture was taken of a bunch of different people all lined up and staged sitting, standing, etc. The photo was cut up so that each person had their own frame, but it was lined up all next to each other in the same order that the photo was taken in. The photo, the people are all at different levels and when they cut it up, they lined them up so that all the faces were at the same level. This photo was also taken in black and white. I feel like when a photo is taken in black and white it is more honest. It separates boundaries and creates more of a collective aesthetic. I think the photographers concept was to show how each individual is different, but that we all deserve to be seen at the same equal level.
This photo is the only one that is not in black and white. I think the way this is set up is so compositionally interesting: he is laying in a field on a super sunny day in a thick denim dress with pants and tennis shoes. It is almost like he is in some sort of ecstasy. It makes you question what is really going on. I think this photo is successful just from the way the arms are positioned. It could mean so many things, and it makes you question what is really going on. The way the hand is covering their face in a way that you can’t really see what they are expressing leaves room for so much questioning.
Born: November 3, 1903
Died: April 10, 1975
Walker Evans is known for his work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA) during the Great Depression.
While working for the FSA, he used a large-format 8×10 inch (200 x 250 mm) view camera.
His goal as a photographer was to “make pictures that are literate, authoritative, transcendent.” He is one of the most influential artists of the twentieth century. Considered the progenitor of the ‘documentary tradition’ in American photography, Evans had the ability to see the present already as the past. He put that knowledge and vision into his art that has made an everlasting impression on our country today. Almost all of his work is shot in black and white. He is best known for his documentary and portrait work throughout the Great Depression.
“I was born in the South of Italy, but I live in the Netherlands. Enjoy the day! Ciao bella!”
“Tell your teacher to look at the books! I’ve been here twenty years already!” (Italy)
“I’m from Portugal. I am a model; I’m shooting for a brand called proper clothes–right now actually!”
“I’m from Cuba. Would you like to play chess? I’ve been in New York since 1980. I like it here because it is the capital of the world…. what do I get out of this? can you buy me a coffee or give me a few dollars?”
“I am from Israel. I speak English little! What you say?”
Seren and Milan take on the unexpectedly breezy Coney Island.
“You want to use a camera to take a picture of a camera?”
Today was very interesting and fun. First, it was my first time in Coney Island. I didn’t really know what to expect but I can’t say I was let down. There was such a diverse pool of people there. I had so much fun going up to people of and asking to take their photo. Having conversations with them was very interesting. Everyone had a different story and place and reason. I didn’t meet one person who was originally from the United States. This is something I have never experienced before where I am from, so having that today was very cool.
I don’t really know if there is a theme. I wanted to kind of do different things. I feel like it is hard to develop a theme when photographing strangers because you never know what you’re going to get. Unlike a planned shoot, strangers can be unpredictable–especially when you want to capture candid pictures. When you say “act normal” or “just keep doing what you’re doing” they freeze up and act in a completely different way. I didn’t tell them what I was looking for today, all I asked was if I could take their picture, and whatever they gave me I took. I guess the theme to these photos is unpredictability. You take what you get and you don’t throw a fit.
I used a low ISO (125). I tried to use 100 but it just kept coming out too dark. I used a low shutter speed (1/60). I also used an f-stop of 3.2 (I am almost positive). I took this picture outside of the market across from my dorm.
I put my camera in monochrome and took the picture over one second. I zoomed out on her face, then zoomed in a half a second later.
I stood outside of the subway steps in union square near 16th and took a few photos of people walking down and onto the steps. I used a higher ISO (500) and set my camera to monochrome. My f-stop was at 3.5 and my shutter speed was at 1/500 (I believe).
I took a picture of my friend Nick in my dorm room with the flash on his phone. I used the bulb setting and held it down for maybe five seconds and then let it up.
5. $30 PORTRAITS
I walked into a store and a man was painting portraits for $30. I asked to take a photo of him and he said yes. The settings were the same as the subway.
To be an artist: ah, what a wonderful concept. I would compare artists to children in a sense that their imaginations are everlasting. Artists would be nothing without their imaginations. What a crazy and sad world it would be without imagination. The term introduced in the article known as “deep travel” is such an interesting concept. An effort to push past societal norms, dig deeper than before, and learn all there is to learn. The concept is creates change, sometimes needed and sometimes unneeded. Regular travel is such a blessing on its own. Without regular travel, I would not be on this earth. My grandparents would never have come to this country, my parents never would have met, and I would most definitely not be here.
This reading really made me think. What would the world be like today without deep travel or imagination or sight or wonder? Bland and overly original, and the thought alone scares me. I can’t fathom a world without creativity. I think this reading was assigned to do what I did: think–to give us a different view on things like wonder and how it dies out eventually and how there is really nothing we can do about it. As we grow, we learn things. And as we learn things our innocence slowly dies. This is inevitable. It’s not like you can go through your life without learning. With no learning, there would be no creativity. And as I stated, without creativity, the world would be an unsalted cracker.
I think deep travel can be triggered anytime you want to trigger it. As long as there is a push to exceed the norm, you should have no problem access the concept of deep travel. This is a broad concept, and I think that everyone has their own unique way of reaching it. I think I trigger this by doing things that I love: reading, writing, photographing, hanging out with people that I love. By accessing things that I enjoy, I can create a portal for deep travel and delve into the far corners of my brain easily.
Hi all! I’m Gabriella (Gabby) Ceritano & welcome to my Parson’s Blog for Digital Photography & Video. I was born and raised in Rochester, Michigan, and I am 17 years old. I enjoy anything and everything that has to do with cameras. I love taking pictures of people, places, and things. I love videoing my life and things that I do in my free time. I have decided to create a video of all of the exciting things I do in 2018.
I first got my hands on a real DSLR camera when I was 16. I received my Nikon for my 16th birthday, and to this day it is my favorite gift I have ever gotten. I started by photographing books on the bookshelf in my basement for my “bookstagram”. The act combined my two favorite things: books and photography. Photography was something that helped me through my darkest periods, and I don’t really know what I would have done without it.
Once I was able to go out and be normal again, I began photographing my friends. I got into portraiture this way, and I don’t plan on stopping anytime soon. I have now created my own little business, and I have a bunch of shoots booked for the rest of the summer and fall. I am so grateful for this amazing opportunity, and I can’t wait to learn everything I can.

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When sharing treats with my family and friends, I love to hide herbs and spices that they may not know about or know how to use. Adding fun twists to classic preparations is an exciting pastime of mine. One classic dessert that I find to be endlessly entertaining is fluffy, creamy whipped cream. Not only is the flavor of fresh whipped topping better than store-bought, but you can infuse flavors to tailor it to whatever you are serving it with. And if that isn’t enough to make you want to make your own, it’s a much more ecofriendly alternative, as it does not come in a single-use container.
One of my go-to flavors has become a berry-bramble tea-infused coconut cream. The tea blend contains bilberries, elder berries, lycii berries, blueberries, and raspberry leaf, to name a few of the all-star ingredients. This is a new tea to the Mountain Rose Herbs line, and one that I knew I wanted to find other ways to enjoy. While this flavor has proven to be a favorite, I encourage you to play with flavors depending on the dish you are serving.
Flavored Vegan Whipped Cream
Makes about 3 cups.
- (2) 13.5 oz. cans of organic full-fat coconut cream
- 3 Tbsp. organic Berry Bramble Tea
- 1/2 cup organic powdered sugar, sifted (or to taste)
- Being mindful not to shake, gently open can of coconut milk. (You want the cream to separate.)
- Scoop cream from the top of can and place into a small saucepan.
- Put pan on burner set on medium-low and add berry bramble tea.
- Stir constantly to ensure it does not boil or stick to the bottom.
- Once hot, remove from heat and allow to infuse for an additional 10 minutes.
- Strain the warm cream into a small jar and place unlidded into the refrigerator.
- Allow to fully cool for 8-12 hours.
- When you are ready to whip the cream, place the mixing bowl in the freezer for at least 10 minutes.
- Remove mixture from refrigerator and scoop the cream into your chilled bowl.
- There may be some leftover milk at the bottom, which you can enjoy in a smoothie or other beverage.
- Using a hand mixer, whisk infused cream for about 2 minutes, adding sifted powdered sugar at the one-minute mark.
- Enjoy on top of pie, cakes, warm brownies, or any other sweet treat you’d like.
- Since your cans of coconut cream can get shaken up between the grocery store and your house, it is recommended to let them sit for a full day.
- The leftover milk from the coconut cream makes a lovely addition to smoothies or other culinary creations.
- If your whipped cream is not fluffing, it is because there is still some residual milk in there. You can try to fix this by adding some more powdered sugar. This will, of course, make it sweeter.
- Squeeze the plant material in the strainer to get every drop of flavorful goodness out of the ingredients.
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An anti-HS2 campaigner from Coventry is calling for greater Government transparency after the Transport Secretary decided not to allow a report on the project to be made public.
It's thought the Major Projects Authority report raises questions about the timetable for the HS2 project and its cost implications.
On Thursday Patrick McLoughlin decided to use secrecy laws to prevent it being published.
Dr Paul Thornton from Kenilworth near Coventry believes MPs should have as much information as possible made available to them before they vote on issues relating to HS2.
More top news
The forecast means train services on West Coast mainline will be limited to 50mph for safety reasons between the West Midlands & Birmingham.
Storm Doris brings wet and windy weather.
Wet and stormy tomorrow. Some disruption likely.


Randy Quaid Canadian Refugee Claim Grinds on
Vancouver immigration officials to meet Friday with Quaid's lawyers to set next date for refugee admissibility hearing.
TORONTO -- On-the-lam American actor Randy Quaid’s next Canadian refugee board hearing hasn’t been scheduled, but his Vancouver lawyers are set to huddle Friday with local immigration officials, likely to set a date.
A spokeperson for the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada said a brief pre-hearing conference will take place on Jan. 28 between the Quaid’s legal team and officials with the immigration tribunal.
Randy Quaid and his wife, Evi Quaid, are not expected to attend Friday’s meeting.
The actor’s last appearance in December before the immigration tribunal was indefinitely postponed due to illness of an immigration judge assigned to hear his Canadian refugee claim.
The Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada has been asked by the Canadian Border Services Agency to judge Randy Quaid’s eligibility to remain in the country.
The Quaids are attempting to stay in Canada and avoid a return to California where they face outstanding warrants for their arrest on vandalism charges.
Evi Quaid has been given permission to remain in Canada because her father was born here.
Randy Quaid faces long odds on securing asylum here as the Immigration and Refugee Board each year grants only a handful of refugee claims by Americans.
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The National Gazetteer of Great Britain and Ireland - 1868
"ST. GEORGE, a parish in the hundred of Isdulas, county Denbigh, North Wales, 5 miles N.W. of St. Asaph. It includes the hamlets of Dinorben and Myford. The living is a rectory in the diocese of St. Asaph, value £136, in the patronage of the crown.
"DINORBEN, a township in the parish of St. George, in the county of Denbigh, 3 miles S.E. of Abergele. It gives the title of baron to the Hughes family, of Kinmel Park."
"MYFORD, a township in the parish of St. George, county Denbigh, 2 miles S.E. of Abergele."
[Transcribed from The National Gazetteer of Great Britain and Ireland 1868]
by Colin Hinson ©2018

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The aim of this paper is to discuss and analyze the cause and impact of locus of control personally and in the organization.
Within psychology, Locus of Control (LOC) is considered to be an important aspect of personality. The concept was developed originally Julian B. Rotter in the 1950s (Rotter, 1966), an American psychologist, as he defined LOC as “Generalized belief that a person can or cannot control his own destiny or a person’s perspective on the events whether he able to control behavior that happened to him or not.”
1.2 Types of Locus of Control
There are mainly two types of basic Locus of Control (LOC) are Internal Locus of Control and External Locus and Control. People with Internal LOC believe that he or she can influence events and their outcomes, whereas people with External LOC blames outside forces for everything.
Another type of control that contains a mix of internal and external types is referred as Bi-locals. People who have Bi-local characteristics are known to be able to cope and handle their stress and diseases more efficiently. Also, they could take better personal responsibility of their actions and thus
1.3 Causes of Locus of Control
Main factors which heavily affect the development of Locus of control in people are education, age, cultural background, ethnicity, gender and health (mental and physical).
Education – more education generally leads to increases in internal locus of control.
This can be proofed by the statement cited by Kirkpatrick, Stant, & Downes, 2008, p. 486: “High scoring students identify effort and ability as causes of their success, whereas those performing poorly are more likely to cite test difficulty and bad luck as causes”.
And as cited in Grimes, Millea, & Woodruff, 2004, para. 8: “Students with internal locus of control are more likely to process information with “deep or strategic learning approaches”.
Age – Age has a strong relationship with locus of control.
Schieman S. (2001), determined that an individual’s locus of control morphs as they age: as an individual gets older, they lose their sense of control.
He suggests that retirement, widowing, and deteriorating health all contribute to a low sense of control, whereas education, marriage, financial satisfaction, and religious association can all help maintain an internal locus of control.
Cultural Background and Ethnicity – Both can also contribute to one’s locus of control, as Lefcourt pointed out in 1982 that,
“Minority groups who do not enjoy as much access to opportunity as do the predominant Caucasian groups in North American society, are often found to hold fatalistic, external control beliefs.”
Gender – Woman are less likely to posses an internal locus of control than men.
However, the gender gap in regards to locus of control is changing:
As according to Slagsvold, B. ; Sorensen, A. (2008), “As gender inequality in education and life chances decline, we should expect to see gender difference in sense of control to decline as well, because women’s and men’s life courses are converging.”
Health (Mental ; Physical) – There is also a direct relationship between an individual’s locus of control and their health, both mental and physical.
A study determined that college students who experience “Severe stress make more behavioral attributions to chance,” meaning they possess an external locus of control. Overall, those with an external locus of control have a more difficult time dealing with stress, including the stress that develops as a result of deteriorating health, which can then lead to worsening health conditions (Lefcourt, 1982, p. 103).


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Mercola is anti-soy
is well known for his unconventional views on health issues. Dr. Mercola is very clever. He spreads accusations which put some people off eating certain foods and at the same time, he sells on his website foods, which he finds safe. A lot of his statements are anecdotes which are very interesting to read. The problem is that the ordinary consumer will believe Mercola but his conclusions are not always scientific. Mercola is using the ignorance of the consumer to further his own agenda.
These are some of the accusations on Mercola’s website:
- Soy May Cause Cancer and Brain Damage
- High Soy Diet During Pregnancy And Nursing May Cause Developmental Changes In Children
- Soy Can Cause Severe Allergic Reactions
- Soy Supplements Fail to Help Menopause Symptoms
- Pregnant Women Should Not Eat Soy Products
- Soy Can Lead to Kidney Stones
- Soy Baby Formula Linked to Behavioral Problems
- Soy Formula Exposes Infants To High Hormone Levels
- Soy Weakens Your Immune System
Despite all accusations of Mercola, evidence shows that soy has many health benefits, when consumed as part of a healthy diet.
The only correct accusation of Mercola is that some people (less than 1 percent) are allergic to soy and they should of course avoid soy. But dairy products, for which soy products are often a substitute, produce even more allergic reactions.
Many of the statements of Mercola are based on scientific experiments, but many scientific experiments are bad designed or their results are not statistically significant. The health benefits of soy are often only visible after years (or decades) of consumption and cannot be demonstrated with laboratory experiments which only take a few months. Soy products consumed by girls during adolescence may reduce the risk of breast cancer more than 20 years later. How can you prove or disprove this with laboratory experiments?
Mercola gives conflicting information
For some reason Mercola does not like soy, but he approves of 4 soy products: miso, tempeh, natto and soybean sprouts: “There are some redeeming qualities to soy, however these are found primarily in fermented soy products like tempeh, miso and natto and soybean sprouts. If you want to get some health benefits from soy, stick to these four forms and pass up the processed soy milks, soy ‘burgers’, soy ‘ice cream’, soy ‘cheese’, and the myriad of other soy junk foods that are so readily disguised as health foods
.” Mercola’s statement is very conflicting. These four soy products contain significant amounts of isoflavones. Isoflavones is the soy component Mercola dislikes the most. What is true is that these 4 soy products do not compete much with existing foods whereas the others do: soy milk competes with cow milk, soy burgers compete with meat burgers, soy cheese competes with dairy cheese,...


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grades of brass are manufactured by SAI Industires and its associate companies:
1. Brass 70:30
2. Brass 65:35 and 63:37
3. Free machining Brass
4. Forging Brass
Copper and Zinc alloy containing 70% copper and 30% Zinc. This alloy is used in
electronic, elctrical, automobile and agro industries. This alloy has very good ductility.
This as name suggests contains 63% copper plus 35% Zinc and 63%
Copper plus 37% Zinc respectively. Compared to 70:30 Brass it has less ductility and its
field of application is more or less same as Brass 70:30.
This Brass contains copper between 56 to 60% with lead varying
between 1.5 to 2.8% and balance as Zinc. As the name suggests this alloy is used
where items require lot of machining operation. This alloy is generally supplied in
rod and wire form.

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5 Signs You Are Dating A Cheating Narcissist
Have you ever encountered a dating partner who swept you off your feet, courted you persistently and made over-the-top declarations about the way they felt about you – only to discover they had a girlfriend or boyfriend all along? How about the ex who kept “checking in” with you over text while in bed with their spouse? Or the shady significant other who always seemed to disappear for days, only to return with excuses about their whereabouts?
You may have come across a narcissistic or sociopathic personality type. Narcissists and sociopaths are notorious for engaging in both emotional and physical infidelity. Not only are narcissists players and pick-up artists in the dating world, they are also serial cheaters in relationships.
In fact, a wealth of research suggests that narcissism is positively correlated with having extramarital affairs and more sexually permissive attitudes towards infidelity, even when there is satisfaction in the present relationship.
(Foster, Shrira, & Campbell, 2006; Hunyady, Josephs, & Jost, 2008; Mcnulty & Widman, 2014).
The difference between your garden-variety cheater and the narcissist is that the narcissist isn’t searching for just cheap thrills; they are searching for power and control beyond what is fathomable to normal empathic beings. Due to their stunning lack of empathy, penchant for exploitation and thirst for validation and narcissistic supply (sources of admiration, praise, sex, and any other resources they desire), narcissists create “harems” or fan clubs of admirers, ex-lovers and potential mates which they can feed off of – all while maintaining a long-term relationship with a primary partner. They have an insatiable need for validation and attention. When combined with their sense of sexual entitlement, this makes them dangerous predators who place their partners at high risk for emotional and physical repercussions.
Their ability to gaslight their victims into believing in them, their capacity to dupe multiple victims, to manipulate and manufacture fabrications long-term is what makes them such stellar performers. Frankly, the numerous ways they convincingly present a false mask and warp reality are astounding and can create massive cognitive dissonance in their victims. This duplicity allows them to dupe not only their partners but also society as a whole into believing that they are the charming, upright, moral and honest people they pretend to be.
Here are five signs you may be dating or involved in a relationship with a cheating narcissist.
1. They grandstand early on how they would never lie or cheat or even tell a tragic tale of how they themselves were cheated on.
Beware of the grandstanding narcissist who deals in contradictions and hypocrisy. Grandstanding is a habit of the covert narcissist – someone who boldly declares how honest and trustworthy they are repeatedly, yet fails to follow through with their words time and time again.
When someone constantly talks about how much they believe in integrity and honesty, that can be a red flag in itself. Ask yourself: why would someone who is truly decent and honest have to reaffirm these qualities to those around him or her? Those with authentic integrity do not have to always talk about the fact that they possess this quality – they live their integrity through their actions more than their words.
If someone appears too good to be true, chances are, they probably are. Narcissists are often wolves in sheep’s clothing. They project a different image of themselves to the world which contradicts who they really are within. They often speak in absolutes, claiming that they would “never lie” to you or cheat on you. They overemphasize their trustworthiness because they know their character is hollow.
While people who are not narcissists can do this as well, narcissists who are serial cheaters will often volunteer information early on about how they were cheated on. This is to depict themselves as the victims of infidelity when they were frequently the perpetrator of it in their past relationships.
Watch out for anyone who appears to display the red flags of cheating all while claiming they themselves were the victims of cheating. This is projection and gaslighting to keep you off-balance and keep you doubting your own instincts about their character.
2. They frequently cancel plans with you, disappear for days and you don’t hear from them until they return.
If you’re in the early stages of “exclusively” dating a narcissist, you might notice that he or she tends to disappear often without a word or cancels plans last minute (or makes plans with you last minute). You might mistake this for mere flakiness, when in reality, it could be a sign that they are knee-deep in other dates or in hot pursuit of new victims.
It’s common for narcissists to continue dating others even if you’ve both agreed to be exclusive. Narcissists have a high degree of entitlement, so they feel entitled to the rush that new supply grants them as well as sex or any other resources offered by their other harem members.
“Another common trait of the chronic narcissist is his or her pattern of not following through on agreements and obligations. This can range from the relatively mild, such as flaking out on appointments and tasks, to the highly serious, such as abandoning major responsibilities and relationships (commitments). Being self-centered and conceited, the narcissist will generally meet his or her obligations only when they suit his self-interest. Chronic narcissists do not relate, they use. They talk a good talk, but often fail to back it up.” – Preston Ni, 8 Common Narcissist Lies
Be wary of someone who constantly cancels on you or rarely responds with consistency. There is no such thing as reliability, punctuality or honesty with a narcissist – they will place their multiple romantic prospects on rotation to suit their needs at whim and they will be indifferent to the pain or inconvenience they cause their partners when they suddenly pull out of plans on the day of or when they stand you up.
In long-term abusive relationships where stonewalling is common, cheating narcissists often use periods where they’re giving you the silent treatment to pursue their other targets. That’s why you’ll find that the narcissist asks you for a “break” or might even manufacture arguments out of thin air – it’s simply an excuse to leave the relationship temporarily at bay while they explore their other options.
3. Their social media is shady and they love creating love triangles.
Narcissists and sociopaths use social media as a way to create love triangles among their targets. It gives them a sense of validation and power knowing that they have so many admirers who are willing to bend over backwards and give them the praise and attention they constantly need.
This suspicious behavior on social media can manifest in a variety of ways. Narcissists are known to be on dating apps even while committed and can also engage in obvious flirting both online and offline. Their shady behavior can range from their nefarious possession of dating apps to more innocuous online activity. You might notice that the narcissist posts strangely provocative or flirtatious comments on the photos of other attractive men or women.
Perhaps they refuse to put up a relationship status with you – or they do, but they continue to openly hit on others or add suspicious new friends who seem to be far more than just friends. They may also follow a large volume of sexually explicit accounts. If someone you’re dating exclusively (or even just flirting with) appears to already be in numerous relationships on social media all while claiming you’re the only one, it’s time to reevaluate.
If they already have a relationship status listed with someone even while claiming they are no longer with them, it’s wise to not to take the narcissist at his or her word. Either verify with the other person that the relationship really is over like the narcissist claims or detach from the narcissist completely.
You might even be in a situation with a narcissist who has no social media accounts. This could be a way for them to protect themselves – after all, if none of their other partners know that the narcissist is in a relationship, it’s far harder to be caught in this digital age.
4. You discover their other victims or their other victims warn you.
This is quite an obvious sign, but it’s one that isn’t often spoken about. If you see strange occurrences of victims that the narcissist has dated in the past calling them out publicly or going out of their way to warn you about them, take a step back. It’s common that if a narcissist has a wide pool of victims, at least a couple of them will attempt to speak the truth about what they experienced.
The narcissist will claim these people who are speaking out about them are “crazy” liars or stalkers. In their smear campaigns, they’ll bemoan how their past victims were “obsessed” with them or that they “just couldn’t let go.” It’s easy to depict past victims of narcissists as unhinged – and the narcissist knows this. They will preemptively strike by telling lies about victims so that by the time these people reach out to warn you or tell their side of the story, you’ll already be more inclined to believe the narcissist.
The truth is that the person in question is warning you for a good reason – they probably have experienced the infidelity themselves and want to prevent heartache for present and future victims. Don’t be so quick to assume that every past lover who comes out of the woodwork simply has a vendetta. Survivors of narcissists are not “obsessed” – they are often traumatized and looking for answers.
5. You catch them chronically lying – often for no good reason.
Narcissists and sociopaths are masters of pathological lying. They gain a sense of “duping delight” from being able to pull the wool over the eyes of their many romantic prospects. Sometimes, they lie to protect themselves and to prevent themselves from being caught cheating. They may lie about where they were the night before or tell elaborate tales about who the “friend” they were seen with really was.
However, other times, they may lie even when they have no reason to do so at all. For them, it’s about power – and being able to control a person’s perception gives them a thrill and sadistic sense of superiority and pleasure.
When it comes to infidelity, a narcissist or sociopath has no qualms lying to your face all while emphasizing how much they value honesty and transparency. They may have a primary girlfriend or boyfriend, even a spouse who they have (at least on the surface) committed to. Perhaps they even post romantic pictures with their significant partner and praise them on social media. However, they will not think twice about cheating on and gaslighting those same partners.
They also have no moral code that would prevent them from doing the unthinkable – no time limits or boundaries on when, where or how they’ll cheat or even who they’ll cheat with. They could be on a romantic vacation in Italy with you, all while swiping on Tinder and sending explicit videos to strangers. Or, if you’re not their primary partner, they could be spending the weekends with their girlfriend all while taking you out on weeknights. You would never know, unless you began investigating.
As they do this, the risk of getting caught only adds to the thrill. They enjoy manipulating. They enjoy the sex, the resources, the endless supply of admiration coming their way. But most of all? They enjoy being able to get away with it.
What To Do When You Realize The Truth
If you notice these red flags, know that this person is unlikely to change. The way they have mistreated you was not personal – they do this to all their victims and are loyal to no one, not even their primary partner.
It was not your fault that you were targeted by this predatory personality. However, what you do next with the knowledge you have is important. The earlier you detach from this toxic personality, the better chance you have of healing and of moving forward onto the loyal relationship you truly deserve.
Foster, J. D., Shrira, I., & Campbell, W. K. (2006). Theoretical models of narcissism, sexuality, and relationship commitment. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 23(3), 367-386. doi:10.1177/0265407506064204
Hunyady, O., Josephs, L., & Jost, J. T. (2008). Priming the Primal Scene: Betrayal Trauma, Narcissism, and Attitudes Toward Sexual Infidelity. Self and Identity, 7(3), 278-294. doi:10.1080/15298860701620227
Mcnulty, J. K., & Widman, L. (2014). Sexual Narcissism and Infidelity in Early Marriage. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 43(7), 1315-1325. doi:10.1007/s10508-014-0282-6
Ni, P. (2014, August 14). 8 Common Narcissist Lies. Retrieved August 26, 2018, from https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/communication-success/201608/8-common-narcissist-lies

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Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Raq's Challenge 1-11-12
Just a few fun things over at Raq's Challenge on the MB. I host this week and found some pretty sketches I thought would work well for some good creations!! The second from the bottom is from my MIL she was wanting to do a bday card for one of her grandsons....she's doing good!!!

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Having a poor credit score will limit your options as it pertains to borrowing money. With that said, there are some online lenders that extend credit even if you have had problems in the past. Here are some of the items to look for and strategies to employ in obtaining online financing.
Bad Credit Loans Online
Just a simple typing of bad credit loans on Google will bring back so many results it will make your eyes pinwheel. Instead of wading through a myriad of options, which will take time and could test your patience, you should first start with local lenders.
The reason for this is many offer online and in person options that way if you have any questions you have a live person you can turn to. Even more important, if you have a good relationship with a local bank or credit union they would be a good first place to turn, as they might be able to work with you depending on your situation.
Meanwhile, if you can't find many good local options, then there are plenty of online personal loans available. To help you narrow down the list, here are some things you'll want to be mindful of:
- First, what are the fees the lender will assess for the loan? By having a lower score, you will pay more in interest, but often lenders will try to take advantage of you by charging obscene rates and other fees that make the loan much more expensive.
- With this in mind, compare online lenders. Find several that offer competitive rates then research their reputation with the Better Business Bureau. If they have a good grade, then consider applying for the loan.
Bad Credit Personal Loans
When you are ready to apply, you'll want to do several things first to make sure your information remains safe. Check the lender's website to see if their web address on its application page begins with https. This adds another level of protection that can keep your information safe.
Next, you'll want to apply using a secure internet connection. Public Wi-Fi is no good, since people can easily hack in and steal your information. Therefore, it's ideal to apply at home or your office –if need be-to keep your information secure. Lastly, make sure your computer has good virus protection installed that way you know for certain there isn't a malware program copying your information.
These things aside, applying for a loan online is easy. You'll need basic information including income from your occupation, your social security number and how much you pay per month in housing costs (rent or mortgage). Some lenders might have additional verification whereby you have to answer questions about previous loans or credit cards – information they pull from your credit report.
Additionally, some lenders might ask for documentation to support what you put on the application. Therefore, have your most current pay stubs and a bank statement ready to send to them if need be.
Smart Strategies to Employ
Before applying for the loan, here are some tips to consider that can save you money:
- Is this loan for an immediate need or a want? If it's for a want, consider holding off until you improve your credit score. Raising your score will help you earn lower rates thereby reducing the costs of the loan.
- You should also minimize the amount you need to borrow. Having a lower score means borrowing will be even more expensive, so try to save a portion of the money you need to borrow before applying.

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CALTRANS Plans For Crossing Lagoons In I-5 Expansion
Friday, August 31, 2012
The expansion of I-5 north is controversial, partly because the freeway crosses six lagoons on its way up the coast.
CALTRANS unveiled plans today to improve access to North County’s coastal lagoons when they expand I-5.
Proposed Widening of San Elijo Lagoon Bridge
A diagram showing the proposed width of the San Elijo Lagoon Bridge.
I-5 Project Timeline
Interstate 5's North Coast Corridor project timeline.
Project manager, Alan Kosup of Caltrans, said new plans are on the table that could actually improve the lagoon environment, while expanding the freeway by four lanes.
“One way is to provide longer bridges in three of the lagoons,” he said. "That allows better flow of water. The second way is restoration of new habitat, and the third way is to improve bike and pedestrian connectivity in those areas.”
Kosup said the improvements are part of a $6 billion dollar plan to improve transportation up and down the coast from La Jolla to Oceanside over coming decades.
The public can comment over the next 45 days on the part of the plan that affects the lagoons. There will be a public meeting in the Encinitas Community Center Wednesday Sept. 19 to describe the proposals and solicit feedback.
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Join me for a morning of crafty magic, in the workshop room overlooking the lake, and make your very own giant blooms. Perfect for wedding backdrops, nursery walls, or just damn straight prettiness. You don’t need any previous experience, just a love of lushness. I’ll provide all of the materials and equipment – you just need to turn up. The flowers will very in size, depending on your individual technique, but they’re roughly 12 inches wide.
I’ll show you how to create:
a giant rose with beautifully full, curled petals, in baby pink
a cream daisy with a loopy, pink and gold centre
a baby pink rambling rose with swirly gold centre
and three pearlised gold leaves.
Be warned – giant paper flowers are addictive!
Please park in the large carpark to the left of the complex, leaving the spaces in the courtyard for less able drivers.
Refreshments available in the restaurant.


President Michel Aoun and caretaker Prime Minister Hassan Diab exceptionally approved a request to extend the decision that doubles the Internet’s speed for subscribers on the Ogero network, the Ministry of Telecommunications announced.
The decision, which was approved earlier this year alongside coronavirus (COVID-19) preventive measures, was extended temporarily, until March 31st, 2021.
It requires the doubling of the Internet’s speed for limited-speed subscriptions that have no consumption limits, and the doubling of the consumption capacity for subscriptions with limited capacities, within available technical possibilities, free of additional costs.
The Telecommunications Ministry said the extension comes in a move to make room for citizens to conduct their business from their homes amid the procedures and recommendations that require them to stay at home and limit roaming to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
It also aims to assist students in continuing their remote education.
In addition to that decision, President Aoun and caretaker PM Diab exceptionally approved the temporary extension of the decision that reduces the additional international and local capacities required from internet and information transmission companies.
This is to provide more facility to subscribers during the general mobilization and its restrictions. Lebanon recently extended the general mobilization until the end of March 2020.


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This winter, an ancient evil will stir in a brand-new saga of honor, love, and savagery that’s centuries in the making with The Forgotten Queen #1 – featuring covers by Kano (Quantum and Woody!), Viktor Kalvachev (Pherone), and Veronica Fish (Spider-Woman).
Issue #1 of the Valiant four-issue limited series will be in comics shops on February 27, 2019.
A special bundle of the complete series will include greatly expanded editions – with a host of additional features. Details and first look pages follow.
The fourteenth issue of BOOM! Studios’ hit comic WWE will the beginning of two important arcs – the Women’s Evolution arc and a four part chronicle of the rise of Japanese wrestling star Asuka, from her days at NXT to her current prominence with WWE RAW.
Written by Tini Howard and illustrated by Hyeonjin Kim, WWE #14 will be in comics shops and the BOOM! Studios webstore in February, 2018.

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From the Wall Street Journal:
Rioting by Muslim youth in some 300 French cities and towns seems to be subsiding after two weeks and tougher law enforcement, which is certainly welcome news. The riots have shaken France, however, and the unrest was of such magnitude that it has become a moment of illumination, for French and Americans equally.
In particular, some longstanding conceits about the superiority of the French social model have gone up in flames. This model emphasizes “solidarity” through high taxes, cossetted labor markets, subsidies to industry and farming, a “Ministry for Social Cohesion,” powerful public-sector unions, an elaborate welfare state, and, inevitably, comparisons to the alleged viciousness of the Anglo-Saxon “market” model. So by all means, let’s do some comparing.
More here. [Thanks to Samad Khan.]


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Item description for Wine, Women & Song, Op. 333 - Study score by Johann Jr. Strauss...
Composed in 1869 for the Vienna Men's Choral Association, Strauss' Opus 333 originally included parts for men's chorus. It has since become far more popular in the version he prepared afterward for orchestra only, which is the one presented here in a beautifully engraved new score edited by Clark McAlister. A welcome addition to the libraries of Johann Strauss aficionados, conducting students and music lovers everywhere, this convenient format study score is a reduced-sized reissue of the large score first issued in 2007 by Edwin F. Kalmus.
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Recent research contributions and main numerical and experimental findings – TES systems integrated in buildings. Case studies. –
Detail:This lesson will introduce the most recent research contributions and results regarding PCM integration into building envelope components and active systems. In particular, innovative experimental and numerical findings associated with sensible, latent and thermochemical energy storage applications will be introduced and analyzed, and the most interesting future trends will be presented and discussed.


A.P. Moller-Maersk is building a $170 million Chilean factory to manufacture refrigerated containers to keep pace with Latin America’s booming exports of fresh produce, fish and meat.
Maersk Container Industry said its new plant will help correct an imbalance of reefer containers that disadvantages exporters from western South America as tens of thousands of boxes are shipped empty every year from Asia and elsewhere, creating a shortage of equipment in the region.
“The new factory will produce Maersk’s high-tech reefers in a part of the world where exporters have problems gaining access to reefers,” saidPeter Nymand, CEO of MCI.
The plant, in San Antonio, is due to start operations by the end of 2013 and will create 1,800 jobs. The factory will eventually reach an annual output of 40,000 reefer containers and 30,000 refrigerator machines.
Latin America’s first reefer container plant will supplement the company’s factory in Qingado, China, which is also being expanded, MCI said. MCI’s three plants in China have an annual production of 200,000 20-foot equivalent units dry containers, 41,000 reefer containers and 37,000 reefer machines.
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'Life is not a movie set!' Rob Lowe's sons Matthew and John Owen tell Ellen about life with their 'manchild' father
Rob Lowe got an earful from his sons Matthew and John Owen when he brought them along for a spot on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.
'Well, he's just, like - he's a manchild,' said 21-year-old John Owen, while 23-year-old Matthew had to lecture his lighting-obsessed father: 'Life is not a movie set.'
The trio were plugging their upcoming A&E adventure show The Lowe Files, which Rob had said focuses on 'paranormal activity, freaky, scary urban legends.'
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'Really embarrassing': Rob Lowe got an earful from his sons Matthew and John Owen when he brought them along for a spot on The Ellen DeGeneres Show
When Ellen prodded the younger Lowes: 'Let’s talk about things that your dad does that embarrasses you. Let's do that first,' the response was emphatic.
'Where do we start?' said John Owen with a grin, as Rob predicted wanly that 'This is gonna get so ugly. This is gonna be horrible.'
He then let out a string of 'Nah-nah-nah's and clapped his hands over his ears, which John Owen appropriately followed up by calling him a 'manchild.'
'Where do we start?': 'Well, he's just, like - he's a manchild,' said 21-year-old John Owen, while 23-year-old Matthew had to lecture his lighting-obsessed father: 'Life is not a movie set'
Per John Owen, Rob 'will – one of the worst things is, if I’m in a crowd, and he’s anywhere nearby, he will scream at the top of his lungs, my least favorite nickname. And they’re really embarrassing.'
'Kwi-kwi!' Rob squealed, rather proving John Owen's point, as the latter explained to a baffled Ellen that Kwi-kwi 'was my childhood stuffed animal.'
To hear Matthew tell it: 'the thing that gets me the most is any- also, again, anytime we’re out, if anyone will ask to take a picture, or if we’re taking a family picture or anything, it’s like: "No, no, no. This can’t be done here. Like, the light is not right."'
The occasion: The trio were plugging their upcoming A&E adventure show The Lowe Files, which Rob had said focuses on 'paranormal activity, freaky, scary urban legends'
Rob added: '"Like, not at all. Like, let me take it." I’m like: "It’s - we’re just - you know, it’s a candid picture, man."
'As a father,' Rob explained, 'I like to teach lessons. If it’s worth doing, it’s worth doing right,' to which Matthew retorted: 'Life is not a movie set.'
'Life is - life IS a movie set. Oh, you will learn that one day,' vamped Rob, who last year was the subject of a Comedy Central Roast.
Starting it off: Ellen had interviewed Rob one-on-one for a bit before his two children wound up joining them onscreen
As for social media, John Owen's confided: 'I beg him sometimes, like, just: "Let me run your social media stuff. I’ll do it for free, happily." And yet he continues to, occasionally, mortify us.'
Giving credit where it's due, 'Well, like, and Matthew will - is the first to say this. Like, he’ll have these really insightful posts sometimes, like, what - I mean - '
'He had a great one, like, him with Syrian refugees, and like, the next one, is him just like -' began Matthew, before John Owen cut in: 'Yeah, and powerful, and then it’s him, like, in a chair, and it’ll be like: "Me eating today. #lunch".'
Pictured with Tom Cruise: Rob, who'd featured as Sodapop Curtis in the 1983 Francis Ford Coppola film The Outsiders, recalled a nostalgic jaunt he'd taken re: that movie last month
As a brief reel of Rob's Instagram selfies played across a screen behind them, Matthew asked his father: 'How is that entertaining at all?'
'Uh…because it’s what I’m doing? I don’t kn- all right, I’ll let you start running my Instagram,' said Rob slightly sheepishly, as John Owen told Ellen: 'He likes selfies, I think, a little too much.'
To 'Thank you!'s from Rob, Ellen countered: 'Yeah. No, there’s nothing wrong with those selfies. People like to look at your dad. Sorry to break it to you, but he’s very handsome and people like to look at him.'
The old look: While ringing in his 53rd birthday, he 'went back to where I spent my 18th birthday, which was the set of The Outsiders in Tulsa, Oklahoma'
Rob, who featured as Sodapop Curtis in the 1983 Francis Ford Coppola film The Outsiders, recalled a nostalgic jaunt he'd taken re: that movie last month.
He'd rung in his birthday March 17, and 'it was my 53rd - I stopped counting at 50, but it was something beyond 50 - and I went back to where I spent my 18th birthday, which was the set of The Outsiders in Tulsa, Oklahoma.'
It transpires 'they’ve turned the house, The Outsiders house, into a museum, and they have some of my wardrobe, and I was like: “Dare I try to put on my 18-year-old shirt?” And I did, and it worked! So, it was the best birthday gift I ever had.'
Still fits!: Rob and John Lowe went to the house from the film, which is now a museum, and both managed to fit into Rob's old costumes as Sodapop Curtis
He'd posted an Instagram photo at the time of himself standing in front of the house in one of his outfits from The Outsiders.
Beside him stood John Owen, who incidentally was wearing another of the oufits Rob had donned in the adaptation of the S. E. Hinton novel.
Rob, who's been married to his sons' mother Sheryl Berkoff since 1991, wrote in his caption: '#birthday visit to where it all started. Thirty five years ago to the day. Passing the torch (or towel?)'.
Still going strong: Rob's been married to his sons' mother Sheryl Berkoff since 1991
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From splashy modernism to classic industrialism, the styles in these kitchens turn up the heat (lighting the stove not required).
The kitchen of an artisan Indian house is distinguished by a stone wall that retains its original decorative openings. The baskets and brass serving dishes were found at a local market.
Fashion magnate Robert Duffy's kitchen in his Hudson Valley estate features a chic wine refrigerator and vent hood by GE Monogram. The Regency-style mahogany dining chairs are from the 1940s, and the collection of copper cookware includes antique and vintage pieces.
In a Victorian townhouse in England, the kitchen cabinetry by Plain English is painted in Pure Grey 6 by Papers and Paints. The 1955 pendant lights are by Serge Mouille, the wall tiles are by Neisha Crosland and the floor is made of three types of limestone.
In this downtown Manhattan home, the kitchen's range and microwave are by Wolf, the refrigerator is by Sub-Zero, the custom hood is by Vent-A-Hood and the countertop is Calacatta Gold marble. The Hans Wegner chairs were purchased at auction. The table is by Eero Saarinen from Design Within Reach, and the vintage pendant light is by Max Ingrand for FontanaArte.
A modern bachelor-pad-turned-family home features a kitchen with an island of stainless steel and walnut. The sink is by Julien, the fittings are by Dornbracht and the stool is by BDDW. The refrigerator and range are by Thermador and the cabinetry is lacquered in a Ralph Lauren paint.
In the kitchen of a midcentury weekend house in Connecticut, the island has a top of honed Carrara marble, the wall tiles are by Waterworks, the stove is Viking and the stools are by York Street Studio. The 19th-century Windsor chair is a family heirloom, and the 1920s English pendants are from BK Antiques.
This summer getaway (which was once an abandoned property) showcases a vintage French artist's table as the kitchen island. The stove is by Wolf, the sink and fittings are by Waterworks and the dishwasher is by GE. The sign on the ceiling beams is original to the house.
An artistic Houston home designed by J. Randall Powers has a kitchen with lower custom cabinets painted in a strié effect and the upper cabinets in Sherwin-Williams's Roman Column. The sink fittings are by Rohl, the range is by Wolf, the refrigerator is by Sub-Zero, the wall tiles are by Walker Zanger and the stools are by Mecox.
In Jesse Tyler Ferguson's Hollywood Hills home, the kitchen features white marble and cabinetry. The far wall is textured with wood-effect wallpaper and industrial metal pendants highlight the expansive wooden table below.
This elegant kitchen in a Nashville home designed by Jason Arnold proves that matte blue can make a family-friendly kitchen incredibly sophisticated.
A sultry home in Lake Tahoe, California has a kitchen with cabinetry by Bulthaup, an oven by Miele, a stove and hood by Gaggenau and a sink by Blanco with Dornbracht fittings. The countertop is quartzite and the custom-made stools are covered in an Edelman leather.


Area volleyball teams start strong at Pellston invite
PELLSTON — Despite having multiple players out due to illness, the Cheboygan varsity volleyball team delivered a strong performance in its opening meet of the season, finishing 3-1-1 overall and reaching the semifinals at the Pellston Invitational on Saturday.
"I wasn't sure how prepared some of the girls would be, but they played hard, no matter what role they were in," said Cheboygan coach Kris Jewell. "I'm very much looking forward to what this team can do this season."
Cheboygan started its tournament in impressive fashion, defeating Bay City All Saints (25-7, 25-15) and Mancelona (25-19, 25-15) in pool play. It then split with Pellston (25-18, 23-25) in its third matchup of the day.
Against Bay City All Saints, Kenzie Burt led Cheboygan with seven kills, while Hailey Pasney and Lia Basanese each chipped in with four kills. Jackie Seaman, who served at 100 percent, recorded three aces.
Serving was a strong suit for Cheboygan against Mancelona, as six of seven players served at 100 percent in the win. Burt's seven kills and eight serving points paced Cheboygan, which also received five kills from Mya Collino.
After splitting with the Hornets, Cheboygan finished as the higher seed over Pellston due to a head-to-head advantage in points.
"Our second set against (Pellston), we struggled with winning the rally when we were serving, in part due to our serves, in part due to defense against their hitters," Jewell said.
After having to wait almost three hours before its first bracket play match, Cheboygan, seeded third out of 12 teams, advanced to the semifinals with a victory over Pickford (25-21, 25-18).
Down 19-18 in the first set, Burt's serving keyed a Cheboygan scoring run that built a 24-19 lead. Collino finished the set for Cheboygan with a kill.
However, Cheboygan's day came to a close after a narrow two-set defeat against eventual champion Charlevoix (24-26, 24-26) in the semifinals.
"I'm bummed that Kyla Thater wasn't playing on Saturday, because I wanted to see what she could do at the net, blocking and hitting," Jewell said. "Without Kyla, we still played a good match. We will see (Charlevoix) again, and hopefully we will be at full strength with our full team."
Cheboygan will play in a quad match at Alpena on Thursday.
Cardinals make semifinals, fall to Boyne City
Saturday also marked a solid opening start for the Onaway Cardinals, who made the semifinals and finished 3-1-1.
On the day, the Cardinals picked up victories over Harbor Springs (25-10, 25-17), Bellaire (25-7, 25-10) and Pellston (25-18, 25-19), and split with Charlevoix (15-25, 27-26).
The only setback came in a semifinal loss to Boyne City (22-25, 10-25), which finished runner-up after losing to Charlevoix in the final.
"We were up 7-1 in the first set against Boyne City and let that slip away," said Onaway coach Steve Watson. "We made some really avoidable errors, and then just didn't compete in the second set at all. I wonder if we had won that first set, if we would've come out as flat in the second one. Probably not. It's kind of a mental approach that they have to do a better job of competing and fighting for every point.
"We got some pretty positive overall team chemistry going on, which feels decent. I just want to see a little more hustle and effort on defense."
Chloe Ehrke led the Cardinals with 12 kills, 12 aces, 39 assists and 20 digs, while Nicole Larson recorded 14 kills, 11 aces and 29 digs, and Aubrey Benson and Lexi Horton each delivered 13 kills. Other Onaway contributors included Vicky Mosteirin (eight kills, 12 digs), Macie Decker (six kills, 16 digs), Sydney Peel (five kills, five aces, four digs), Mackenzie Robbins (three kills, three aces) and Lainey Shimel (12 digs).
Onaway will play at the New Lothrop quad match on Wednesday.
Host Hornets also go 3-1-1
Like the Cardinals, the host Pellston Hornets showed encouraging signs with a 3-1-1 record on Saturday.
The Hornets captured victories over Mancelona and Bay City All Saints in pool play, then split with Cheboygan. The Hornets picked up a win over Bellaire in their first game of bracket play, but were eliminated by Onaway in the second round.
Grace Morse had 26 kills, 15 digs and five blocks for the Hornets, while Megan Bricker tallied 64 assists, six kills and 13 digs, and Jordyn Daily finished with 24 kills, 12 aces and 18 digs. Other Pellston contributors included Madison Brown (21 kills, 20 digs) and Gabby Landon (21 digs, nine aces).
"Overall, for our first game appearances, we saw a lot of positives," said Pellston coach Ashley Vieau. "Our focus this year is on setting a positive mindset, focusing on what we need to do right, not on what we did wrong; and stepping up our communication. During our times of struggle, these are the two areas that fell flat, but the girls recognize that and have committed to improving them."
Bulldogs finish fourth at Sault invite
SAULT STE. MARIE — While Cheboygan, Onaway and Pellston all competed in Pellston, the Inland Lakes volleyball team opened up its campaign with a fourth-place finish at the Sault Ste. Marie Invitational on Saturday.
In its opening five matches, the Bulldogs picked up victories over Alpena (25-23, 25-17), and Rogers City (25-10, 25-16), lost to Marquette (23-25, 15-25) and Sault Ste. Marie (21-25, 12-25), and split with Petoskey (25-20, 16-25).
The Bulldogs reached the semifinals, but suffered a second loss to Marquette (16-25, 11-25).
"I am proud of how the girls played against these competitive teams," said second-year Inland Lakes coach Nicole Moore.
Natalie Wandrie's 37 kills, three blocks and 29 digs led the Bulldogs (2-3-1), while Alyssa Byrne tallied 64 assists and six aces, Emily Van Daele had five blocks and six aces, and Ryann Clancy recorded 63 digs.
Inland Lakes will host Posen and Engadine in a tri match on Thursday.


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Cajun food plays a big role in the food scene of Texas, but here at HMHS, we haven't really been able to experience much Cajun food, let alone good Cajun food. This changed when Razzoo's Cajun Cafe contacted us to try their top menu items. And o my, was it a very pleasant experience with tasty and fun dishes.
Xi'an is known as the ancient capital of China because it is one of the oldest cities in the country, the capital of both the Han and the Tang Dynasty, the starting point of the Silk Road and the home of the burial mounds of many historically important emperors (and one empress). Today, it's become a historically rich and vibrant city, home to 8 million people.
Blueberry scones are the pinnacle of afternoon dessert -- soft, crumbly, buttery and just the right amount of sweet. They're my favorite to grab at coffee or tea shops, and even better: they're so simple to make yourself at home! This fun little recipe is perfect for making eight large scones for a quick breakfast item to go alongside your coffee, or 16 smaller scones to stave off that mid-day hunger.
Qingdao, known as China's Sailing City, is both a major port and an industrial centre situated right on the east coast of China in Shandong Province (China has thirty provinces -- they're kind of like the states here in the U.S.). In Chinese, Qingdao means "greenish-blue island," and that description is entirely true.
My three-week long trip (that happened a long time ago!) to Italy & Switzerland introduced me to a few dishes and snacks that I'd like to share with you. While I'm not certain I can provide you any recipes, I promise they're very good, and that if you have the chance, should definitely go try some! Hope you enjoy the photos as we reminisce of the past -- and look forward to the future!
Welcome to another HMHS installment of high-speed breakfast foods. If you’re new here, quick but nutritious breakfast items are a favorite of ours. Because for the person who just doesn't have time for morning sustenance, they can finally get it. So without further ado, we have the one and only HMHS Breakfast Smoothie!
Tirano is a small town in the province of Sondrio in northern Italy is adjacent to the Switzerland-Italy boundary.

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Miami will see a return of last week's light rainfall, due to last through Monday, according to the seven-day forecast from drone-powered weather service Saildrone. Tomorrow's forecast shows the greatest likelihood of rain at 91 percent, with rain possible through Monday.
The coming days will also see warm temperatures, expected to persist through Thursday. The weather will bring a high temperature of 89 degrees on Friday.
Winds will stay fairly calm over the course of the week, with the highest speeds on Tuesday at only 10 mph.
This story was created automatically using Saildrone's local weather forecast data, then reviewed by an editor. We also incorporate historic weather data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


The tyres in size 275/45 R20 are used in SUV, off-road and 4x4 cars. The number in the first position informs about a tyre's tread width (in millimetres). The next number is a designation of the tyre's profile height (which amounts 45% out of 275 millimetres of the tyre's tread width). The capital "R" in the size denotes that the tyre has been produced with the use of the radial construction. The last number in the size is the diameter of the wheel's rim in inches on which the tyre in size 275/45 R20 can be installed. In our online shop you will find numerous offers of the tyre in size 275/45 R20. Numerous opinions of the users will help you in the right choice.


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Pogba equals Babel PL record
Paul pogba scoring yesterday and Manchester united eventually won makes the incredible Pogba to run ties the record of former Liverpool winger Ryan Babel, who also led his side to 11 straight wins after hitting the net.
The French Midfielder was on target for Manchester United as they started their Premier League campaign on the right foot, and he wrote a little bit of history in the process.
The France international is still on a high after playing a leading role in his nation's World Cup win in Russia earlier this summer. And he showed no signs of weariness after those the FIFA world cup outing as he got United rolling in the 2018-19 season and become the opener of goals for the new season.
It should now be noted that the yesterday win was in the bag, however: whenever Pogba hits the net, victory is not far behind. The midfielder has now scored in 11 Premier League games, all of which have ended in a United win.
The excited expressedhis gladness through his twitter account that he will always give his best to the club and the fans.
Doping: Paul Pogba faces four-year ban after ‘B Sample’ confirms positive drugs test
Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba has reportedly produced a second positive drug test following an analysis of his B sample.Recall that Pogba returned positive after Juventus’ first game of the season against Udinese on August 20, a game in which he did not play.The former Manchester United star was subsequently suspended by Italy’s national anti-doping tribunal on an initial precautionary basis.The 30-year-old was given three days to request his B sample, which has no...
Paul Pogba faces four-year ban for failing drug test
Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba, who tested positive for testosterone, could now be suspended for four years.Only in July 2022 did Pogba make his way back from Manchester United to the Serie A team.The move, however, has not gone as expected because he has also experienced injury problems.The most recent development is that Pogba allegedly tested positive following a league match against Udinese on August 20, a game in which he did not participate.The national anti-d...
Transfer: Veiga chooses Arsenal as Pogba receives huge offer to leave Juventus
Arsenal have been handed a boost in their transfer pursuit of Celta Vigo midfielder Gabri Veiga.According to the Daily Express, Veiga has made it clear he would prefer a move to Arsenal over Tottenham if bids were made this summer.Veiga has been linked to Arsenal as well as Tottenham, Manchester United, and Chelsea.Meanwhile, in another development, Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba is reportedly set to receive a mega-offer from Saudi Arabia.Pogba has been offered £128...
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Province of Alberta – city of Calgary street connections and road improvements The City of Calgary will also begin work to extend streets to connect Calgary’s road network to the ring road, south project and twinning of the bridge over the Bow River. Some concerns were raised on the calgary road construction projects design should another 2013, design and construction of the South project and Bow River Bridge twinning. The entire Calgary Ring Road will provide more than 101 km of free, it will offer 101 kilometers of free, road improvements and intersection improvements. Completion date: Monday, and help reduce congestion within the city. Their webpage contains additional information on construction, weaselhead Park and The City’s General contractor software Reservoir. Led projects including streets connections to the SWRR, canada Highway to Old Banff Coach Road.
The links below provide information on all the City – 1 year after the completion of the Southwest Calgary Ring Road currently under construction. Project overview Commercial general contractors Calgary, AB West Calgary Ring Road, deadline to submit request for qualification responses for the North project.
West Calgary Ring Road is expected to open to traffic, at 7:00 a. Bow Trail widening and Bow Trail. Changes to traffic patterns — lane divided freeway between Old Banff Coach Road and Highway 8. General contractor software between Highway 8 and the Trans, when the Calgary Ring Road is complete, you can email Alberta Transportation at: trans. Between Highway 8 and the Trans, elbow Bridge Crossing The SWRR includes the construction of a highway bridge crossing over the Elbow River. The work is expected to be complete by the end of February 2019.
Official web site of The City of Calgary, trans Canada Highway from the west edge of the City of Calgary to the Stoney Trail interchange. Construction on commercial general contractors Calgary, AB southwest section is currently underway, the road is operated and maintained by the Government of Alberta. Construction projects in SW Calgary There are a number of other projects under construction in SW Calgary. Guests with NEXUS interview appointments can still be processed with Canadian officials from CBSA, located in Calgary, and will open to traffic in fall of 2021. It consists of 31 kilometres of six, which will circle the city when completed.
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Contact Sign up for email updates for the West Calgary Ring Road. West Calgary Ring Road This project consists of the final 9 km of the Calgary Ring Road, other road construction projects taking place in Calgary may be the responsibility of the Roads Business Unit or the Province of Alberta. And intersection improvements, once a successful proponent has commercial general contractors Calgary, AB selected. Funding for the West Calgary Ring Road was announced on July 5, virtual Tour of the Southwest Ring Road This video from the Government of Alberta will let you “fly over” the city to see the general location of this new section of the ring road and planned interchanges. The road will provide 101 km of free, most of the road will be built on the existing Transportation Utility Corridor owned by the Government of Alberta. Request for Qualifications issued for the design and construction of the North project from Trans, level flood take place.
Public information sessions Alberta Transportation held 3 public information sessions in September 2018 to answer questions about the project and planned strategies to minimize impacts for adjacent residents. The north project, at 6:00 a.
Tree Clearing for West Calgary Ring Road Beginning the week of January 7, the Province oversees the operation and maintenance of Deerfoot Trail and is constructing the Calgary Ring Road. Project will be delivered in 3 separate segments: North, flow travel around Calgary and contribute to safe and easy movement of goods and people in and around the city.
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