Unbelievable Blue lagoon at night!
The Blue Lagoon in Reykjavik is one of those surprising places and experiences that managed to make me forget about everything and enjoy a great moment of pure pleasure while traveling.
I even didn't want to go there, at the very beginning. I had been already in a Blue Lagoon, one year earlier, in Mivatn, near Akureyri, in the Northern Iceland and I thought to avoid the super touristic one of Reykjavik.
But the day my flight to Isafjordur got canceled, all my plans got changed. I went back in town and didn't know what to do. Reykjavik is a cool town, but small, and I had spent already some time there on my first visit one year earlier, so I really didn't know what else to do in a cold afternoon at the end of November. I had chosen to leave it to Isafjordur just for this reason, in order not to get bored in the capital. At the hostel, the receptionist suggested me the Blue Lagoon, and told me I could take the last bus there and enjoy it by night.
So I did it and I must say it was a great decision. In the bus it was only me and an Australian dude traveling alone as well.
On the way there, as soon as the bus left Reykjavik, we entered in the dark landscape of Winter in Iceland. The sky was clear and the snow on the land was enlightening the view and the road. Everything was silent and majestic. When I arrived there I walked inside quietly, almost like trying not to make any noise in order not to disturb Mother Nature.
water, with the temperature outside probably around zero degrees!
I made it, running, and once in the water the feel of well being and happiness took control of me. When the few people who were still there left, I was almost alone in the water, for something like 3 hours. Together with the Australian guy we explored all the sides of the blue Lagoon, we made a mask with the muds of the Lagoon, enjoyed the waterfall waters, silently contemplating the night, the cold and that amazing place together. The Blue Lagoon at night was like a dreamy experience, far away from the rest of the world, from the tourists who fill that place during the day. At night it seems impossible to imagine that place with any other people. That place cures your body tiredness and your soul sorrow and gives you a unique link with the world surrounding you.
Enchanting, relaxing and unforgettable, expecially at night!
When you leave that place you are almost in pain. It seems you are abandoning one of those places of Planet Earth that are capable to give you the real happiness. It's a feeling that lasts for a moment, until you sweetly fall asleep, relaxed as never before, in the arms of your dreams.
This is the page I wrote that evening, when I was back from that amazing experience.
The most unreal lagoon in thew world!
There is a waterfall at the Blue Lagoon in Reykjavik, just in a corner. The water temperature of that waterfall is around 38-40 degrees. It seems just another attraction of the place, but if you go to stand under it and close your eyes..you can feel the magic happening: the water's hands massaging you. It feels really like strong and powerful hands are massging your neck and your arms, it's an amazing sensation that keeps you there for hours, before starting to explore the rest of the Lagoon, that is hiding in the darkness of the Icelandic winter.
At the beginning I didn't want to do it, as I thought it may be just another touristic spot, but after my flight to Isafjordur got canceled today I decided I deserved it. Going at night at the Lagoon is an experience itself. After 6pm, on a Monday afternoon, it's almost empty, the flow of tourists is gone, the few people left in the hot waters are like shadows fading int he hot steam. It's freezing outside, and going out there with your swimming suit is almost a challenge at the end of December. But as soon as you get into the water the feeling of warm and nice takes possession of you and doesn't let you go out for hours. Everytime you have to get out of the water to go to the steam room, or to the sauna it's physically painful. My feet hurt, almost in shock for the temperature change that just happened.
When I look at the sky, cold and clear on the top of my head, in the silence of this absurd place outside everything, deep in the countryside, at dark, surrounded by nobody, I can see the stars and and then everything really disappear while my body and my soul start to enjoy this pure moment of pleasure. What an experience!
As it was too cold and dark to try to get any kind of photo that day at the Blue lagoon, I decided to enjoy the moment and forget about it. The beautiful photos you see in this post are a great work by Seattle. She kindly accepted to posat them here and show you how beautiful this place is during the day as well.


One of the concerns that I hear most often from people considering the purchase of a solar oven is that they're not sure that they can adapt their cooking for a "new" method.
A good solar oven, such as a Sun Oven, is not cheap by most people's standards. It is an investment that can provide a lifetime of no-cost cooking and wonderful meals.
Good news! There is very little that you need to learn or do to become a really good "solar chef".
The really good news is, your favorite recipes that you're accustomed to preparing in your kitchen oven will work exactly the same in a good solar oven. By "good", I mean an oven capable of reaching 350-400 degrees, as your kitchen oven does.
A Sun Oven can do this easily on a sunny day. Other solar ovens that you can build or buy have trouble reaching temperatures above 220-250 degrees, requiring you to make adjustments in your recipes.The only other things you need to think about are the type of cookware that you use, and what you are cooking.
In general, cookware items made of thin metal, or aluminum work best because they transfer heat quickly. Also, flat black is best because black absorbs heat quicker than any other color, and flat colors reflect the least amount of light.
Reflected light = lost heat when you are cooking with sunlight. If you must use a shiny metal cook pot, wrap it in a dark cloth before placing it in the oven to eliminate reflected light. Pyrex cookware is less effective, because it absorbs little heat and is very slow to transfer the heat it does absorb to your food.
Remember, the cooking chamber of a solar oven has no heating element. The air in the chamber will heat evenly and needs to transfer through your cookware into your food. This is good, because it also means that you don't need to stir whatever you cook, and you don't need to worry about it burning.
In general, you want to use a lid on your cookware. The obvious reason would be to retain moisture in your food. The reality is, in a relatively small cooking chamber with no internal heating element, the moisture that escapes from your food isn't going anywhere.
Yet, it will gather on the inside of your oven's glass door and condense, which will quickly reduce the amount of light (and resulting heat) entering the oven. I have baked many pies and loaves of bread in covered pans in my Sun Oven, and they brown every bit as nicely as they do in my kitchen oven. You can enhance the browning by lightly spritzing whatever you are baking with a bit of water just before you put it in the oven.
There is a time when you will prefer a thicker metal cook pot, perhaps black cast iron or earthenware. Heavy cookware takes longer to heat up, but it also retains heat longer.
If you are cooking something that takes a long time, and are concerned about increasing clouds later in the day causing a drop in your oven cooking temperature, black cast iron cookware is ideal.
The other use for heavy cookware is when you use your solar oven as a slow cooker. Most people aren't aware of this, but you can place a "crock pot" style meal in your Sun Oven in the morning, point the oven towards the direction of where the sun will be at mid-day, and just leave it alone until dinner time.
It will heat slowly as the sun moves across the sky during the day, reaching max temperature mid-day, and then gradually cool. Remember, the even, no-burner heat means you don't have to stir your food while it cooks. Set your meal out in the morning, leave for work, and return to a wonderful hot meal.
Lastly, I like to use canning jars to cook several things at once in the oven while keeping the foods separate. Buy some flat black spray paint that is designed for painting a grill, and put a strip of masking tape down the side of your jars.
Spray them black on the outside, let them dry, and remove the tape. The clear strip that remains under where the tape was allows you to peek at the food inside.
A couple of important things about jars: Be sure to use jars made for canning food. Regular glass jars like the ones that mayonnaise, peanut butter, or pasta sauce come in cannot handle the heat and resulting pressure that forms from high temperature cooking.
Similarly, it's best to use the two-piece lids that are designed for canning jars. They are designed to vent the pressure than accumulates at high temperatures. If you must use a single-piece lid, poke a 1/4 inch hole in the top before using it, to allow steam pressure to vent.
There you have it! Cooking with a quality solar oven that can reach temperatures comparable to your kitchen oven is really easy, uses no fuel, produces no harmful environmental gasses, and best of all, results in really tasty, moist, succulent meals.


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Final development contracts issued for UAE's Riyadh City South near Abu Dhabi
Virtual rendering of Riyadh City South. (Screengrab: WAM)
Lauren Holtmeier, Al Arabiya English Thursday 23 July 2020
The final round of infrastructure development contracts have been issued for Riyadh City South by Modon Properties, state news agency WAM reported Wednesday.
Preliminary work on the housing project located 30 kilometers from Abu Dhabi began in July 2019, with the first contracts awarded in September. The project is set to be completed by the end of 2023.
Infrastructure development contracts for phases three and four were issued, with a total value of 1.93 billion dirhams ($525 million). The new planned city will span 15.8 million square meters and has a total cost of 5.83 billion dirhams. Phases three and four account for around 45 percent of the total project area.
"The Riyadh City South project is one of the most important housing projects in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, and it will contribute significantly to the development of the housing sector in the UAE's capital… This project forms a part of our ongoing initiatives designed to enhance our contribution to the development of integrated and sustainable residential communities built in accordance with the highest international standards," said Jaber Mohammed Ghanem Al Suwaidi, General-Director of the Crown Prince Court of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Housing Authority.
The final round of infrastructure works includes construction of internal and external roads, the installation of lighting systems, the construction of water and sewage networks, the implementation of groundwater level reduction systems, and the installation of rainwater drainage by contractors Tristar Engineering & Construction LLC and Nurol LLC.
Once completed, Riyadh City South will include 14,765 residential plots, 133 commercial plots, 12,896 villas, and 1,869 townhouses. In addition, the community will be home to 18 schools and two universities, one hospital and 12 medical clinics, 84 mosques, five civil defense centers, nine fuel stations, nine government facilities, and 26 social service centers.
The new development is located close to major roads that connect to the UAE capital Abu Dhabi, as well as urban and industrial areas.
Riyadh City, which was previously known as South Shamkha and Al Wathba North, "has been specifically designed for UAE citizens," the WAM statement read.
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Eye examinations are an important part of health maintenance. Based on vision tests, an eye care professional prescribes the optimum lenses to help sharpen vision. Having the right lenses is critical to seeing and experiencing life to the fullest.
My Husband has been wearing glasses just as long. We both are somewhat experts!! Or so we thought!!
Zeiss Vision has a great website with learning tools to teach you all the things you need to know about your eyes, and what your eye doctor should be looking for.
The website also lists everything you need to know to prepare you for your next eye exam.
Head over to Zeiss' Educational Tools website to learn more, and better educate yourself.
When I was a kid and had to start wearing glasses, the people at the doctor's office told me I was lucky, because - when I got older - all my friends would one day have to start wearing glasses, and it would make them feel bad, but I'd be used to it. Nah, didn't help, LOL.


Interesting chat at my freelance gig the other day.
When I said out loud, "everyone here complains all the time, I love working here", I was called a "brown-noser". Errrm, nope. Not a brown-noser, not even remotely. Professional, respectful, loyal and of the utmost importance, I have to love where I am at or I'm out.
Do you ever notice that some people complain non-stop? Others complain here and there, bounce their feelings off others and perk back up. To be expected.
I get that some people take on jobs they don't like, maybe they don't even know what they want to do with their lives, and before they know it, a decade has passed. Or maybe they're fearful of looking for a new gig.
The place where I freelance is major. You are not hired without a writing test, professional reference check, social media combing, etc. So why go to all of that trouble and come to work and complain?
One person I work with yells incessantly, "there's no news!" And if someone calls in sick, OY. And by the way, ya, there's, news, there always is. If there's one thing you can count on, there is news today. Especially now, there is news today and everyday. There is an enormous amount of news every single day. And if you're that stressed, pray tell, why are you working in a breaking news environment?


According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, in 2005 there were nearly 8.5 million large trucks registered in the United States. A large truck is defined as one with a gross vehicle weight of more than 10,000 pounds when empty of cargo. When filled with cargo, these vehicles can easily weigh over 80,000 pounds!
Over 5,000 fatalities in accidents involving large trucks occur annually, and although large trucks make up only 4% of the vehicles on the road, they account for about 14% of all fatal accidents. If you have been injured or suffered a tragic loss in a truck accident, you deserve to hold negligent parties accountable.
At Snyder & Snyder, we specialize in bringing serious cases to court and winning large jury awards for our clients. The results speak for themselves—in our firm's history, we have over $1 billion in verdicts and settlements*. Known as "pit bulls" in the court, we are the aggressive attorneys you need when the rest of your life is on the line.
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What Defines a Catastrophic Truck Accident?
A catastrophic truck accident involves serious injury or death. Serious injury can be defined as an injury that requires long-term treatment or one from which the victim will never fully recover. Catastrophic injury statistics for large truck accidents may seem low until compared with the death rates in these accidents.
For example, in 2005, 114,000 people were injured in large truck accidents in the United States, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. This translates to a little over a two-to-one ratio of injury to death in large truck accidents. It is reasonable to assume that most people who are involved in an accident with a large truck are severely injured or killed, unlike car accidents in which only one-half of the victims are injured.
Catastrophic truck accidents are far more likely to result in death or serious injury to the passengers of other vehicles than to the driver of the truck. The FMCSA notes that in 2005, only 800 of the 5,212 fatalities in large truck accidents were occupants of the truck involved. This means that 85% of the people killed in large truck accidents are the occupants of other types of vehicles.
What Are Some Types of Injuries Seen in Catastrophic Truck Accidents?
Victims who are injured in truck accidents may find that they have a hard time collecting damages from the responsible driver or even getting a straight answer as to who is actually liable for their injuries. This is because in so many truck accident cases there are a multitude of possible defendants, each trying to blame the other for the crash.
To sort out the multiplicity of problems associated with a catastrophic truck accident and receive the payments to which the victim is entitled, most victims need the help of a personal injury attorney who understands the law regarding truck accidents. The Law Office of Snyder & Snyder, P.A. has decades of experience investigating who is truly responsible for our clients' injuries. We don't let companies give us the run-around—we find out who is at fault and bring them to court.
Contact Snyder & Snyder for a free consultation if you or a loved one is a victim of catastrophic injury resulting from a major truck accident.


Danniebelle Mohabir has been employed at the University of Guyana for over six (6) years. During her tenure as a Senior Assistant Librarian and historian, she has learned to pay keen attention to details and is very organised. Her ability to manage and supervise various departments effectively in the University Library has been commended by her superiors. Danniebelle values effective communication and regularly emphasizes among students and staff, the dissemination of information.
Mrs. Mohabir obtained a Bachelors of Arts in History, a Post-Graduate Diploma in Education (Social Studies) and is presently pursuing a Master of Science in Urban Planning and Management at the University of Guyana. She brings to the University a high level of professionalism and looks forward to working on the renaissance of the University of Guyana.


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NOAH GINS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Noah Gins grew up in the United States playing at the highest level as a youth player. He represented the USA on many occasions and was an All-American going into College. He played Division I soccer for UNLV & University of New Mexico and quickly went from college soccer into the professional ranks for over 7 years. The San Diego Flash, San Diego's professional outdoor team from 1998-2003 brought Noah to San Diego and signed him to a professional contract for 4 years allowing him to plant his roots here in San Diego. While playing for the San Diego Flash, Noah Gins took over the Albion Soccer Club of 6 teams and transformed it into a Southern California and National powerhouse of over 120 first class teams and a Premier Nationally recognized club in San Diego, South Bay, Orange County, Las Vegas and South Florida. Albion SC today is recognized around the State, Region, and USA as one of the top youth competitive Clubs having won 10 Regional Championships and been in 11 National Championship games. Including,the development of over 10 US National Team players and several professional players including Ariel Lassiter who is now a member of the MLS LA Galaxy First Team. In 2010, Noah Gins was named the Cal South "Coach of the Year", while the club was honored by the NSCAA as a top club in the US. In 2011, Albion SC was named to the top 30 clubs in the US by Soccer America. In 2013, Albion SC was invited into the US Development Academy recongizing Albion SC as one of the top performing clubs in the US. In 2014, Albion was invited to have an Official Partnership with Arsenal FC in London to develop talent to Arsenal. In 2015, ALBION PROS was launched to develop talent to the professional level and sit atop the the powerful Albion SC youth model providing a professional pathway. In 2016, Albion SC was awarded full US Development Academy Status on the Boys and Girls program.
Noah Gins obtained his National B License in 2001 and his National A License in 2018 and is the Executive Director of Pro Select Soccer, a National youth training program to develop the best players in the country and showcase them Nationally and Internationally as well as manage top talent.
With his vision, leadership, and model/curriculum for developing players Gins has set a high standard while overseeing Albion SC and has pushed the club to the top of youth soccer in the USA and truly the model club.
© Albion Soccer Club. All rights reserved.


50 and going strong. An update on our sponsor, Queensland Tourism and "The audience conference".
If you are going to try and give something away for free, you have to follow through. Bait and switch freemiums will fail if for no other reason than the bloggers wont link to you anymore.
In this episode, I call out Ragan Communications (as one of many companies who do this) insofar that they provide their content for free for a limited time and then gate it only for premium subscribers. My point is that bloggers will stop linking to publishers who do this....as the link is a dead end.
Give it a listen...it was pretty tasty.
When are you going to learn? It's not about you. It never was.
Unless you've been living under a rock (not that there's anything wrong with that), you've probably heard about The Audience Conference, taking place in NYC on Friday, November 6th at the Hudson Theater.
Some of the speakers include: Dan Farber of CBS News, Mike Arrington of Techcrunch, Jason Calacanis of Mahalo, Brian Clark of Copyblogger, Ethan Kaplan of Warner Bros. Records, Loren Feldman of 1938 Media, Web 2.0 antichrist Andrew Keen and of course.....me!
What makes this conference different from all the others....is simply put: this conference is not about "us", but rather "them" and by "them", I'm referring to our consumers, customer, viewers, listeners and readers or put differently, the reason why we're even in business in the first place.
Interested yet? Well if you are, let me sweeten the deal....if you register to attend Audience, use promo code, "jaffe" and you'll save $50 on your registration fee.
Also, we get to hang out a bit if you're so inclined.
Tags: "1938 Media", "Andrew Keen", "Brian Clark", "Dan Farber", "Ethan Kaplan", "Jason Calacanis", "Joseph Jaffe", "Loren Feldman", "Michael Arrington", "The Audience Conference"
Greg Verdino, our Chief Strategy Officer, reminded me of a certain birthday today: crayon's. The little company I founded 3 year's ago is a walking and talking toddler.
No more terrible 2's, although I think we were well behaved (reasonably) during this whole period.
I wanted to personally thank the box of crayonistas (Greg, Jane, Gary, Amadeo, Kate) for everything and all that they do.
Of course I also want to thank our clients for your continued support and belief - in particular, Panasonic, Kraft Foods, The Coca-Cola Company and ooVoo.
So that's about it. Back to work now.
Over the past few months, we've had the pleasure of working with Adam Brown and the folks over at The Coca-Cola Company on a pretty special program called "Expedition 206."
The premise? Bold, lofty, ambitious and truly global: Coca-Cola does business in over 200 countries (and I stand corrected, but no other brand in the world can make that same claim), so why not bring this to life in a truly unique way that authentically dials into the spirit of Coca-Cola and its brand anthem, "Open Happiness."
On January 1st, 2010, 3 Coca-Cola Ambassadors will visit 206 countries over the next 365 calendar days, covering 150,000+ miles in the process. Their mission? To seek out, discover and celebrate the epitome of "happiness" as it presents itself across different people, places and cultures.
Their trip will also "conveniently" coincide with the following headline events: the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Canada, the FIFA World Cup in South Africa, and the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai, China.
Coca-Cola Expedition 206 - Project Introduction Video from Expedition 206 on Vimeo.
The program itself is decidedly "social". In fact, crayon's role thus far has been to advise and guide the program on all things "social media" i.e. any and all facets of the journey that foster connections and communication between peers, participants, hosts, visitors and the brand itself. It is a mash-up in the sense that you'll see a litany of platforms, tools and vehicles used to activate the program - from twitter to facebook; from crowdsourcing to consumer generated content; from meet-ups to blogging, podcasting and "vlogging".
Brendan Madden, 31, living in Beijing, China and originally from the U.S.
It's been a blast so far to work on this program. It's the kind of commitment-based marketing (a year of your life no less!) that flies in the face of fleeting 30-second spots and I for one, can't wait to see what 2010 holds in store for the eventual Ambassadors, to follow their exploits and share in their experiences.
I know I sound like an old man when I say this, but I only wish I was younger and able to participate myself in this once in a lifetime adventure.
CBS launches viewing rooms online. CNN streams live online and via an iPhone App. It's not the screen size that matters. Content want to be free. Size of the screen is not a determination of a viewing or a consumption quality experience.
No longer are we going to be slaves or victims to the 6 o'clock News. The total amount of time spent consuming paid media is decreasing. Why? Because people are going to be spending more time creating their own content.
Hat tip to Nigel Corbett who sent me confirmation that the Queensland Tourism account was in fact not successfully "defended" by Sapient Nitro.
In JJTV #45, I criticised Queensland Tourism's decision to make Sapient Nitro defend this account...thinking it was unnecessary and wasteful, especially with an evitable result. After all, this program won every single award under the sun and more importantly, delivered global reach and an incredible (even unprecedented) amount of free publicity and earned media etc.
The Wiggles get social media. We could learn a lot from them. Well done Sam, Murray, Jeff, Anthony, Wags, Dorothy, Captain Feathersword and of course, Henry the Octopus.


Elenor Hellis (B. 1993 UK) is a visual artist living and working in London. Hellis is currently based in ACME studios in Stratford, London. Hellis' practice deals mostly with her own personal and intimate themes, whether is it examining her own body through a hypernarcist lense, or simulating the visceral surface detail and textures of the body through mix media works.
Hellis has previously worked with Performance and Film to explore re-enactments and gestures that explore her own personal as well as universally shared embarrassment and shame.
Hellis most recent works are exploring the use of fibres to re-create abject surface detail textures of the flesh. Elenor likes to create works that explore the wetness of flesh and tongues and uses pink and flesh colours to recreate the surface of the salivating tongue and bleeding guts.
Some of her most important works include, 'DAD/CRASH' which explores the use of oculus rift technology as she invites the audience to step into her inner thought-making inside a crash helmet, in which the audience revisit childhood memories of her father's paintings. The audience are exposed to her estranged relationship with her father in which the identity of her father and the women in the paintings are questioned.
In her 'bodycamera' series she attempts to capture every crevice and detail, with every image capturing device possible, ranging from scanners, bolex cameras, USB endoscopes and gopro cameras with eyelashes.
In her 'FOREIGN BODIES' series she attempts to extract as many specimens of her body that could be possibly removed and observes and isolates them in a microscopic landscape.
Here is an informal talk/lecture on my 'Just a Pretty Landfill' research/talk. The talk took place at the Rag Factory as part of Hanquing Miao's event 'Investigation Series'.


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Cork blogger Lisa Jordan reveals she is pregnant with her second child
Such exciting news for fans of Just Jordan
Lisa Jordan is pregnant with her second child and she has announced the news in the most adorable way.
The Cork based blogger took to Instagram to share an adorable video where she let her daughter Pearl reveal the news to her fans.
"Pearl has something to tell you," Lisa said before her little girl excitedly dropped the baby news.
(Image: RSVP Magazine)
Lisa began: "Say 'Hi Everybody', Tell everybody what's in mommy's belly. What in it?
Before Pearl happily screamed: "Baby"
"And are you going to be a big sister?," asked Lisa, also known as Just Jordan, before Pearl ran off in her fabulous girly bedroom.
Speaking about having Pearl on social media, she previously told RSVP Magazine: "I kept Pearl off social media for the first three months of her life. I wasn't going to put her on the blog but people were saying 'she's so beautiful' and I couldn't deny her from the world or my experiences as a mum. I'm so obsessed with Pearl, everyone knows that I just couldn't keep her off it.
She continued: "Yes, there's the fear she might resent me for it, but I will have set up a life for her so that she'll have a comfortable living, she'll have her college sorted, and she won't want for anything. When she gets to a certain age I might pull her from it though. However, I'm willing to gamble that if she has our personalities then she won't take things too seriously and she'll be happy and supportive about whatever choice I made.
Cork Blogger Lisa Jordan reveals what she really thinks about the social influencer controversy
"If my mum had done that for me I would've been delighted, I would've had a bit of a name for myself before I had to make one! Pearl's so funny, so beautiful and I love the mom journey."
Gail Platt forced to leave home on Coronation Street after 47 years
Coronation StreetSpoilers ahead: However, Gail, played by actress Helen Worth, tries one last time to save her dignity and earn some extra money by turning to her eldest son Nick


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Jason built our first vacation home in 1999. During the building process, which was on time and within budget, we learned that Jason possesses an unusual combination of creativity, high quality of workmanship, and a keen eye on the bottom line. We are now living in the third home that Jason has built for us, and we couldn't be happier. Along with his veteran crew, he has built each of our homes like they were his own, offering input and ideas along the way, which in the end gave us the homes we dreamed of! He is truly one of a kind!
We have had many homes built during the past 25 years by different builders, some for us and others for clients, and I can truly say, without a doubt, Jason builds one of the finest quality and fairly priced homes of them all. Jason's attention to detail with the finished project, especially the extensive woodwork we require, and meeting the deadlines we agreed to, are particularly outstanding.He says what he means and the finished product shows the professionalism you and your team put into a project. We have also viewed many of your other construction efforts that show the same attention to detail and professional approach to the completed building. I am thankful to have you as my builder of choice and would recommend you (and have) to anyone in search of a craftsman to build their home.


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Marvel's Avengers rules out cross-platform play for now
If you're hoping Marvel's Avengers will latch onto the recent trend of cross-platform play, you may be disappointed, at least for now.
Square Enix and Crystal Dynamics are feeling ambitious with its upcoming Marvel's Avengers game. It's a game that will span more than one console generation and come to a multitude of platforms. So it's worth asking, will Crystal Dynamics look into the idea of cross-platform play?
Shacknews recently had the opportunity to pitch that question to Marvel's Avengers Creative Director Shaun Escayg. Citing the recent movement from publisher Electronic Arts to institute cross-platform play into some of its upcoming blockbusters, as well Epic Games pushing its crossplay online services to more developers, it was worth asking whether Marvel's Avengers would likewise make the move to allow players on different platforms to play with one another.
"We love the idea of cross-platform play," Escayg told Shacknews. "It's not something that we are currently doing. Our launch is going to be as it is. We are doing cross-generational play. PS4 players will play with PS5 players, because we do have an upgrade pass. Jumping in day one on PS4, when you upgrade to your PS5, same with your Xbox One to your Xbox X, the idea that you can take your saved game and your progression with you. But we want to at least have within that ecosystem, PS4 to PS5 can connect for co-op and Xbox One to Xbox X can connect for co-op. Cross-generational, yes. Cross-platform, not at this time."
The upgrade pass is in reference to the recent PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X versions of Marvel's Avengers that were announced earlier this week. Anybody who picks up a current-generation console version of the game on day one will be able to upgrade to that console's next-gen counterpart. But if you make the upgrade while a friend does not, at least you'll still be able to play together.
While cross-platform play has been ruled out for now, Crystal Dynamics appears adamant that Marvel's Avengers post-launch content will go far beyond the game's initial release date. Will the cross-platform stance change? There appears to be plenty of time for Square and Crystal Dynamics to do so. The Crystal Dynamics team has noted that there will be more War Table streams coming soon, including further details on post-launch content. Shacknews will be sure to watch out for those and we'll be sure to report on any news that comes out of them. Marvel's Avengers will release on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Google Stadia on September 4. It's also coming to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X whenever those consoles release.
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Patrick Harris Gordon, 62, of Topeka, passed away June 25, 2018, in Liberty, MO. He was born October 28, 1955, in Horton, KS, the third of four children of James Harris and Juanita Cynthia (Brooks) Gordon.
Pat leaves his children, Christopher Gordon (Jenny Aikman), Casey Dickerson (Jeremy) and Caitlin Perry (Mathew); grandchildren, Damian Gordon, J.P. Gordon, Susannah Joy Dickerson and Lucy Jean Dickerson; siblings, James Joseph Gordon, Mary McCoy and Michael Gordon (Lisa); as well as nieces, nephews and their families.
A celebration of Pat's life will be held from 11 am until 2 pm Sunday, July 8, at Reynolds Lodge at Lake Shawnee in Topeka.
Celebration of Life Service: 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., on Sunday, July 8, 2018 at Reynolds Lodge at Lake Shawnee, in Topeka, Kansas.
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Motion Picture Video's Film "Dueling Dragons," the Story of Orlando's "Cops and Kids" Dragon Boat Team is Accepted to Amazon "Rest of the World" (ROW)
Motion Picture Video's film, "Dueling Dragons," the story of Orlando's Dueling Dragons "Cops and Kids" dragon boat team, had a US debut on Amazon Prime Video on Thanksgiving Day. The full-length documentary is free to watch for Amazon Prime members, with options for rent or purchase. Thanks to a partnership with an international film distribution company, the film has now been accepted to 66 additional countries/territories, including South Africa, Antarctica, Jamaica, Ireland, Australia, Iceland and New Zealand.
The need to find new ways to build trust and understanding between law enforcement and communities of color, especially youth, has never been greater. From Ferguson to Baltimore to Cleveland, incidents between these two populations continue to make national headlines, and the reactions and rhetoric deepen divides in neighborhoods and cities across the country. The first-of-its-kind Dueling Dragons team, a program of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Florida, pairs inner-city, at-risk teens with officers from the Orlando Police Department. The program's mission is to use this ancient team sport to build trust and long-term mentoring relationships in some of the city's toughest neighborhoods.
These unlikely teammates work together over 10 months not on the streets, but in the water, away from any distractions, learning something new together, and seeing each other in fresh ways. In the process, stereotypes crumble, profiles melt away, friendships form and transformative changes in perceptions and behaviors percolate back into the community. Many Dueling Dragons program alumni are now in college with several earning scholarships and academic honors, and one was sworn in as an Orlando Police Department officer this past June.
Amazon Prime Video is an Internet video on-demand service with 90 million subscribers that offers television shows and films for rent or purchase and Prime Video, a selection of Amazon Studios original content and licensed acquisitions included in Amazon's Prime subscription. Dueling Dragons' founder Andrea Eliscu says she hopes the film and its placement on Amazon will serve as, "An inspirational tool to motivate other communities to replicate the program and to share the vision that kids from the hood are not bad – nor are police officers."
Kiwanis Club of Orlando Foundation is the presenting sponsor. Their partnership, along with the fiscal sponsorship of the Global Peace Film Festival's 501c3, will ensure that this film reaches a greater number of people. "Having the Kiwanis Club of Orlando Foundation as the title sponsor speaks directly to their mission of helping disadvantaged children," says Eliscu. More information can be found on the production company's website at www.motionpicturevideo.com
or www.duelingdragonsfilm.com.
Contacts: Gina Watson, Producer, MPV, +1 (407) 280-6894, gina ( @ ) motionpicturevideo dot com
Andrea Eliscu, Founder, Dueling Dragons of Orlando, +1 (407) 257-3764, mmiandrea ( @ ) me dot com
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Master these 15 skills and you'll be on your way to self-sufficiency.
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My husband and I joke about how spoiled our kids are by today's living conditions. They have no concept of life before the internet – let alone life without electricity or indoor plumbing. That's why we threaten to turn the lights off and teach them pioneer skills.
While we joke about it, we know that the early pioneers deserve our respect. They entered new territories and built communities from scratch.
Pioneer skills included knowing how to meet basic needs without stores or YouTube instructional videos.
They had to dig holes for toilets. They had to learn which berries they could and could not eat. They had to build shelter using only what they brought or found in the wilderness.
Could you do the same?
You will become more self-sufficient if you master the same types of pioneer skills. You will no longer rely on grocery stores or catalogs. You won't rely on others for assistance.
Look through this list of 15 pioneer skills for self-sufficiency to see which ones you can master and teach your children in the new year.
1. Raising Livestock
One of our foremost needs is food, which is why it isn't a surprise that our first group of pioneer skills deals with food.
Let's start with raising livestock.
Early pioneers had to raise their own livestock in order to eat.
Learning how to raise chickens is a great start. You can raise chickens just for the eggs or for butchering.
[Related Read: How to Make Your Own Livestock Feed]
2. Butchering
Butchering is one of the pioneering skills that gets lumped in with raising livestock.
However, it is a different skill.
For example, not everyone who raises livestock uses it as food.
However, for those who plan to raise livestock to be more self-sufficient, learning how to butcher an animal is critical.
The early pioneers understood the importance of butchering correctly in order to get the safest and best cuts of meat.
Moreover, they made a point not to let anything go to waste, which included carefully butchering to save parts, such as skin and bones, that could be used in other ways.
3. Cooking from Scratch
The early pioneers had no choice but to cook all their meals from scratch.
For most of us, this is a choice.
However, if you want to be more self-sufficient, cooking from scratch is one of the pioneer skills you must master.
Learn how to bake bread and cook stews without anything pre-prepared.
4. Starting a Fire
Many of the younger generations have no idea how to start a fire.
This is one of the pioneer skills that has been neglected but will prove lifesaving. Not only does fire provide heat, but it is necessary for cooking.
The early pioneers had to know how to start a fire without a match or a lighter. They would rely on something like flint striking steel to produce a spark.
Once there was a spark, they would then have to build the fire using whatever tinder they could find and keep it going.
5. Cooking over a Fire
The early pioneers relied on fires to cook all their meals, and they did much more cooking over their fires than roasting hot dogs and s'mores.
The pioneers had to start a fire and build it in a way that would allow them to cook over it, such as a teepee with a frame above to hang a pot.
In addition to building it correctly, the pioneers also had to make sure to maintain the right temperature for the food to cook correctly.
Invest in a cast-iron skillet and practice cooking over an open flame on your next camping trip to develop this pioneer skill.
6. Hunting and Fishing
Again, food was a priority for the early pioneers.
Since they were in new territory, they had to find food on their own, using their hunting and fishing skills.
Along with knowing how to hunt and fish, they also knew how to track animals, which made hunting easier.
While hunting and fishing are often viewed as hobbies today, they really lend themselves to self-sufficiency.
If you know how to hunt and fish, you can find food even in desperate situations.
7. Growing Your Own Food
We all know how important growing their own food was for early pioneers. The first Thanksgiving was a celebration of their first successful harvest.
Growing your own food is one of the most practical pioneer skills to learn.
Watch any zombie apocalypse movie, and you'll see the survivors focused on their garden. While this is entertainment, the truth is that if SHTF, those who know how to grow their own food will be leaps and bounds ahead of those who don't.
8. Preserving Food
Food was precious and could not be wasted.
Therefore, the early pioneers used several different methods for preserving food to ensure they'd have enough to eat even during the winter months.
You can develop these same pioneer skills to keep your pantry full even when grocery store shelves are empty.
Take time to learn some of the following skills:
Salting
Root Cellaring
9. Making Dairy Products
Many pioneers had cows for milking; however, they weren't milking the cows to only enjoy glasses of unpasteurized milk. That wouldn't have been a safe choice, given their living conditions.
They used the milk to make other dairy products, such as butter and cheeses.
Whether or not you have a cow, learn how to make dairy products at home to become more self-sufficient.
10. Navigating without GPS
GPS is a great resource – especially if you find yourself lost.
However, there may be a time when you can't rely on GPS. You may not have your phone with you, or there may not be a signal.
Would you know how to navigate the land using the sun or a compass? The early pioneers did.
11. Finding and Building Shelter
Pioneers are those who settle in a new area, like the settlers on the Oregon Trail or the Mormons who settled in Utah.
When these pioneers arrived, they didn't arrive to already-built homes. They had to find and build shelter.
They used whatever they found, including mud and logs, to build homes.
In a survival situation, shelter is of utmost importance.
Learning how to find or build shelter will keep you safe in this situation.
Moreover, imagine how self-sufficient one would need to be in order to build a home from the ground up.
[Related Read: Make Your Own Bricks Like the Early Homesteaders]
12. Sewing and Mending
Knowing how to sew, make, and mend one's own clothes is one of the pioneer skills that continues to prove beneficial.
With so many clothing stores available, it is easy to rely on someone else to make what you wear.
But you can save money and embrace your individuality by making your own clothes.
Additionally, knowing how to mend clothing extends the life of them.
13. Treating Illnesses and Injuries
Hospitals didn't exist in new settlements, pioneers had to rely on their own first aid skills to treat injuries.
For instance, could you make a splint using a branch and fabric?
In addition, early pioneers learned different herbal remedies for treating illnesses.
Do you have an aloe vera plant in your home that you can use to soothe burns?
Take some time to learn basic first aid skills and simple herbal remedies.
14. Cleaning Using DIY Products
One of the recorded pioneer skills many of the women practiced was soap making.
They used wood ashes, water, animal fat, and lye to make soap for cleaning.
Many hobbyists and homesteaders make their own soaps today.
But DIY cleaning products go far beyond soap. Knowing how to use what is in your pantry, such as vinegar and baking soda, to make cleaning products will lead to more self-sufficient living.
15. Being a Jack-of-All-Trades
Ultimately, the pioneers had many skills, enabling them to live self-sufficiently.
Many pioneers knew the art of being a blacksmith so they could weld their own metal tools. It was also common for pioneers to do their own carpentry and wood carving.
Similarly, think about the jobs a handyman or maintenance man performs – electricity, plumbing, etc.
Knowing how to build and repair things on your own makes you self-sufficient and more valuable to your community.
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Pauline Powell and her seven 2nd graders admire their work detailing Melrose School's Endangered ABC's. Melrose's endangered ABCs Eric Gross During a recent Tuesday morning book discussion at the Melrose School in Brewster, … Please login below or purchase a subscription to the Putnam County Courier to access this content.
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Mahopac Falls FD old-timers celebrate their service to the community. MFFD celebrates 1400 hours of service Twenty-five years ago was the last time members of the Mahopac Falls FD celebrated the lives of "old-timers." When vetera… Please login below or purchase a subscription to the Putnam County Courier to access this content.
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This column starts out like a "Mission Impossible" segment of yet another "Putnam Sportsman" wildlife tale. It started with a call from Carmel High School teacher and wrestling coach, Bill Twardy from Kent. Bill had go… Please login below or purchase a subscription to the Putnam County Courier to access this content.
On the Putnam/Westchester border there is a 28-acre preserve called the Danner Family Preserve that offers an easy walk through an old farm that is being reclaimed by nature. The field is now mostly brush and smaller trees, and there is a woo… Please login below or purchase a subscription to the Putnam County Courier to access this content.
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Mathew Broderick and Katherine Barile are happy to announce their engagement. Katherine is the daughter of Michael and Lillian Barile of Mahopac, New York. Mathew is the son of James and Diane Broderick of Dannemora, New York. Katherine is a … Please login below or purchase a subscription to the Putnam County Courier to access this content.


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Q: Ajax remove coupon from mini-cart WooCommerce I am using the mini-cart.php file and the cart widget to show cart content and I am using AJAX add to cart standard built in WooCommerce.
Adding products to my cart works fine. I added an area to show if any coupon is added (see my code). Works all fine but when deleting the coupon I want it to be done without loading a next page. It only needs to update the mini-cart.php. Can someone help me? Basically I need some function or something which updates mini-cart.php without reloading the page.
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https://docs.woocommerce.com/wc-apidocs/source-class-WC_Cart.html
The short answer is you need to make a call to WC()->cart->remove_coupons();
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At Train-Ease, the Instructional Design process is the foundation for building needs based learning solutions for our clients. Our experienced and expert Instructional Design consultants carry 10+ years of experience creating learning solutions across various industries (i.e. Health Care, Insurance, Retail, Manufacturing, Financial Services, Technology, Education, etc.). Our customized Instructional Design process allows us to partner with our clients to easily arrange content that helps the target learners transfer the gained knowledge and skill most effectively to their job.
Our process consists of crafting the learning objectives, identifying the content in support of the learning goals, creating the exercises and activities to assist the learners with applying the knowledge/skill while receiving feedback, and assisting the transition of the learning to the job.


An alluring nose shows white peach, apricot, and apple blossom aromas in abundance. The nose follows through with flavors of nectarine and hints of pineapple and peach melba. The wine is smooth and round with slight oak nuances, a fleshy mid-palate, balanced, integrated acidity, and a vibrant, lingering, stone fruit finish.


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The main takeaways from this DevOps Master Certification course in Madrid are that you demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of creating a blame-free culture, enabling people to practice their crafts in effective and lasting ways, providing applications and services for JiT, ensuring continuity of IT services, and managing the complete lifecycle of applications and services. Participants will receive course completion certificate.
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Madrid, located on the river Manzanares, is the capital of Spain and the largest city in the country. Spread over 6004 sq. km, the city is home to over 3.1 million people. Madrid serves as the political, cultural and economic center of the country and is a major city in Europe for entertainment, fashion, science, and arts. Due to its high economic output and standard of living, Madrid is a major financial center in Southern Europe.
Madrid is a tourist hub in Europe, and its various landmarks and museums draw millions of tourists every year. The Madrid area has a GDP of €203 billion, which accounts for 15% of Spain's total GDP. The economy of Madrid is driven by the service sector which accounts for 85% of the value added to the economy. Madrid is also a major industrial center and specializes in high-technology production. The largest employers in Madrid are Telefónica, BBVA, Santander, PwC, IBM, Amadeus, Deloitte, and Everis.
The highest average salary in Madrid for professionals in Project Management is €64,265, ITSM is €68,853, and Quality Management is €60,967. Whereas a senior project manager with PMP certification the salary goes up to €70,175, with ITIL certification it goes up to €77,000, and with Six Sigma certification, it goes up to €78,139.


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When you're searching for used trucks for sale in Trenton, there's really only one place worth visiting and that is Lange & Fetter Motors. We're also the best place for SUVs for sale in Quinte West and have a great selection of Ford SUVs to choose from as well as other makes and models. Whether you're looking for the Ford Escape, Edge, or Explorer, we're sure to have the perfect pre-owned SUVs for you to choose from. Our up-to-the-minute online inventory means that your search for the perfect pre-owned vehicle can happen whenever and wherever you like. We are regularly maintaining our online used inventory to reflect what we have available as well as any great offers and the latest sales and specials to ensure you're never missing out on a great deal on used trucks for sale in Quinte West. Start your search for your next pre-owned Ford F-150 or Focus at Lange & Fetter Motors and we guarantee you won't be disappointed. When you see something that catches your eye, let us know and we'd be happy to set you up with a test drive, provide you with the vehicle's CarFax report, and answer any questions you may have. Our terrific sales team is here to help you find the pre-owned vehicle of your dreams as easily as possible in Trenton. When you choose Lange & Fetter Motors you're choosing a pressure and hassle-free purchasing experience. No gimmicks, just great service, deals, and selection.
We take pride in our pre-owned inventory and are pleased to offer a high-quality selection of used Ford SUVs for sale in Quinte West, as well as other makes and models. We source from repeat customer trade-ins, meaning that most of our inventory is locally owned and well taken care of. Every pre-owned SUV and truck for sale in Quinte West undergoes careful inspection, is serviced by Ford professionals, and professionally detailed before leaving our lot. This ensures you'll never get a lemon from Lange & Fetter Motors and be able to confidently drive home knowing you have a safe and reliable new-to-you truck. What are you waiting for? Find your next pre-owned Ford vehicle at Lange & Fetter Motors!


This one-bedroom, 872-square-foot duplex condominium at 387 Bleecker Street couldn't possibly be cuter, or in a better location. Tucked above trendy luxury handbag shop Mulberry in a 1817 townhouse, on a postcard-ready historic West Village street, it radiates designer charm everywhere from its sleek, white kitchen to its private roof terrace. So if this picture-perfect apartment is perfect enough for you, and you're in possession of $3.15 million, this could be your new home.


The reason for this project is simple: the worship of the Lord Jesus Christ, our Messiah and our God. It is by the people of Redeemer Christian Church and for the people of Redeemer Christian Church, but its ultimate aim is to glorify the Word who became esh and dwelt among us (John 1:14). Advent and Christmas are seasons of the church calendar in which we remember our absolute need for salvation, as well as God's absolute faithfulness in giving us his son Jesus for our salvation. It is a time to remember that Christ has come, as well as a time to stir our hearts to the reality that one day he will come again with his good and glorious kingdom. As you worship with us, may all our hearts be lled with longing and hope for that day!
This is a project produced by members of Redeemer for the members of Redeemer for the purpose of leading us all in worship during the season of Lent. Lent is a season of communal preparation, focus, and worship leading up to Easter. It is an ancient tradition that has been practiced by Christians of every tribe and nation and denomination to help eliminate distraction and foster awe for the triumph that is the cross and the empty grave of Jesus Christ. So may these songs lead you to an awareness of your need for salvation by grace alone. May these songs cause you confront, confess, and forsake your sin and draw closer to God through the perfect work JesusChrist!


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Giovan Pietro Bellori: The Lives Of The Modern Painters, Sculptors And Architects
Giovanni Pietro Bellori
Hellmut Wohl
This is the first complete translation of the biographies of fifteen artists, including Annibale Carracci, Carvaggio, Rubens, Van Dyck, and Poussin, written by the seventeenth-century antiquarian Giovan Pietro Bellori. Originally conceived as a continuation of Vasaris famous Lives, it is a fundamental source for seventeenth-century Italian art and artistic theory, providing detailed descriptions of extant and lost works of art, while casting light on the cultural politics of contemporary Rome and the relations between Rome and France. The importance of Belloris Lives lies in the scrupulous documentation of artists, many of whom he knew personally, the authors detailed descriptions of their works, and his exposition of the classicist theory of art in the introductory lecture, the Idea. This volume contains the twelve Lives published in the original edition of 1672 and three Lives (Guido Reni, Andrea Sacchi, and Carlo Maratti) that survive in manuscript form and that were published for the first time in 1942.
Cervantes, Volume 1 No original manuscript of Don Quixote, nor of any other work by Cervantes exists, and so scholars studying this important novel have had to rely on corrected and modernized versions of the first printed texts. Following his pivotal work on the compositors of the first editions of Don Quixote I…
Uso De Razón This second novel in the authors projected series, planned as a family saga in twentieth-century Madrid, continues the story of the blind singer Lucia, who lives in the poorest sector in the city, and her nephew, who lives in poshest. The irrational and absurd elements that abound in the story…
Allgemeines Künstlerlexikon The second supplementary volume (B Beran) will contain approx. 2,000 additional biographies of artists. More than 100 sources, mostly regional artist encyclopedias, and current publications were used, furthermore information from the AKL editorial archive itself. Especially for the contemporary artists intensive online research was accomplished. Thethird volume which will complete…
Ciencia De La Pedagogía Fourth published volume of the new critical edition of the Complete Works of Eugenio Maria de Hostos, the Puerto Rican born philosopher, educator and patriot whose writings comprise one of the most important systems of thought in the history of Latin America. This text reveals Hostos familiarity with the main…
Herencia Herencia (1895) set in the city of Lima during the last decades of the XIX Century, is the third deliberately controversial novel written by Clorinda Matto de Turner (Peru, 1852-1909), well known by then for her novels, Aves sin nido (1889) and Indole (1891), which take place in rural Andean…
Artistas En México: Leonora Carrington A fine press project with 4 books on 4 contemporary artists to be published every three months. This set is the first publication of the cultural center located in Mexico City. Each book includes images of 15 of their most representative works, a biography and critical texts. The publication is…
Diego Rivera A fascinating and inspirational series explores the lives of famous latino artists, athletes, performers, and writers, revealing their hardships, their work, and their success.
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Tragedy struck on Wednesday morning, January 30, when a truck loaded with 33,000 litres of petroleum product fell at Barracks bus stop, along Mile 2/Badagry expressway, Ojo area of Lagos.
The truck was said to have spilled its content on the ground and triggered wildfire, according to what our correspondent gathered that no fewer than two people lost their lives in the unfortunate incident, which also had five vehicles burnt.
According to report, police officials, fire service personnel and Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) are on ground for rescue operation.
Meanwhile, it was reported across various media platforms that fire gutted a 14-storey building in Marina, Lagos Island, which belonged to United African Company (UAC), leaving staff stranded amid the loss of personal properties and important files, on Thursday, January 24.
The fire started around 12pm from the 10th floor of the building, shattering glasses and razing down the properties worth millions of naira. No one was in the building when the fire started.
Eyewitness disclosed that the first two fire service trucks that arrived the scene were unable to quench the fire because they lacked long pipes that could get to the 10th floor.
It was also gathered that the officials of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) were also at the scene of the fire, as staff of the organisation were evacuated, watching the building down into the wild flames where they stood downstairs.
An eyewitness recounted: "No one was in the building before the fire escalated." A staff of the company expressed concern over the loss of her properties, adding that during the fire outbreak, personal and other private properties were also lost to fire.
In another previous report, some Lagos residents revealed how they escaped death by the whisker in the tanker explosion which occurred on Thursday, June 28, on Otedola Bridge in the Berger area of the state. No fewer than nine lives and 54 vehicles were lost to the disaster which occurred when the fuel tanker went up in flames after the driver lost control.
Four people sustained serious injuries and received treatment in hospitals. Among the scores of people who got caught in the middle of the incident but cheated death is the mother of a three-year old boy, Eyitayo.


BOISE, Idaho (AP) — In the immediate aftermath of a brutal killing on their back porch, the roommates of a slain Idaho graduate student told a 911 operator that they could think of only one person who could have fired the fatal shots — a university professor whom their friend had recently dated.
Meghan Walker-Smith and Emma Gregory were heard on the 911 recording released Thursday telling a dispatcher that Katy Benoit had been involved with a University of Idaho professor named Ernesto Bustamante, who police say alternately referred to himself as a "psychopathic killer" and "the beast."
Benoit's roommates told the dispatcher Bustamante had just been asked to leave the school. The operator asked the two, who could both be heard speaking on the call, whether Bustamante's departure was because of Benoit, one roommate replied, "Yeah."
"He just got asked to leave the university," she said. "That's why I'm assuming this would happen."
Bustamante, 31, committed suicide in a hotel room shortly after shooting Benoit, 22, multiple times outside her Moscow home late Monday, according to authorities.
In the wake of what police are calling a murder-suicide, Bustamante's family extended condolences Thursday to Benoit's relatives, saying that while they did not know her "our thoughts and prayers are with Katy's family and friends."
Benoit's roommates told police they had been baking cookies that night when she stepped outside for a cigarette and about two minutes later, they heard gunfire. During the 911 call, the roommates told the dispatcher they fled the home after finding Benoit covered in blood.
The 911 dispatcher asked whether the women knew anyone who would want to shoot Benoit, one roommate said Bustamante. "That's the only person I know of," she said.
A neighbor, Lorne Hetsler, later told police he also heard the shots and saw a man, whom authorities later identified as Bustamante, leaving the home in a dark trench coat and hat.
Court documents released earlier this week offered details into the relationship between Bustamante and Benoit, including violent encounters described by friends and roommates in a police affidavit.
Benoit's roommates told police her romance with Bustamante ended in March and after the breakup Benoit said Bustamante had pointed a handgun at her on multiple occasions — and at one point had put a gun in her mouth.
Benoit filed a complaint with the university in June and Bustamante was either fired or forced to resign as a result, her roommates told police. Their frantic 911 call was first obtained by KREM-TV.
Benoit's family issued a statement Wednesday after the release of court documents. The family called on the university to disclose how it responded to the complaint against a professor who police say claimed to have multiple personalities and violent tendencies.
The university confirmed Bustamante resigned effective last Friday, but has declined to comment on his employment, the existence of a relationship between him and a student, or any actions that were taken with respect to Bustamante and Benoit, citing public records laws and school policies.
Benoit's family said she had become increasingly alarmed about Bustamante's behavior and had taken steps to get away from him after their relationship soured. Benoit's roommates told police they had also been concerned for her well-being because Bustamante had weapons and multiple personalities.
Rowdy J. Hope identified himself as a close friend of Bustamante and confirmed the former professor "had multiple handguns and multiple personality disorders to include one Bustamante calls a 'psychopathic killer' and another Bustamante calls 'the beast,' " according to the police affidavit.
Alfredo Bustamante declined to discuss whether his brother had any mental health problems, during an interview by KIVI-TV. The family also issued a statement saying they were deeply saddened by the loss of Bustamante, saying he was "nurturing, caring, and made all of us that were fortunate to be around him, better people."
The university hired Bustamante in 2007 and he was an assistant professor in the Department of Psychology and Communication. Benoit earned her undergraduate degree from the university in 2010 and had just started her graduate studies in the psychology department.
University of Idaho Dean of Students Bruce Pitman said Thursday he had recently spoken with Benoit's family to discuss a campus memorial service.
Classes on the northern Idaho campus started Monday.
"I think that in general, the news is shocking, the nature of the incident is very disconcerting for many people," Pitman said. "Moscow is a very safe place. It's also a quiet place. When an incident like this happens, it shakes your fundament understanding of the place you call home."


The Skoda Yeti is still in its first generation, and it's due for an update. That being said the Yeti 110 TSI has plenty of tricks left that make it a decent choice when compared to the competition. Skoda tends to be unfairly viewed as the poorer brother to VW when it comes to car choices. This is understandable, as the Volkswagen umbrella seems to constantly expand as new manufacturers are acquired. However, although Skoda Yeti might be a distant cousin to the far more expensive VW Tiguan, it is a far different animal. Let's take a closer look at what the Yeti has to offer and why you should buy one.
For the uninitiated, the Yeti made its debut back in 2009, and it's been on sale in Australia since 2011. There was a new updated look added in 2013, but since that time a series of minor improvements have been added with each new iteration. The new 2017 Yeti 110 TSI is a classic example of this. The flagship model has an entry level price of $32,990 and the base Yeti 81 TSI Active manual is $24,690 and $26,990 for the automatic (all prices are before on roads). The Skoda Yeti is set to have a 2nd generation model in the near future, so inevitably the current generation represents a bargain.
The Yeti 110 TSI replaces the two wheel drive Yeti 92 TSI Ambition as the top car in the range. The most obvious difference is that the new Yeti 110 TSI Outdoor has a four wheel drive system that is paired with a DSG six speed automatic transmission. The engine is a 1.4 litre four cylinder turbocharged petrol unit that generates 110kW of power and 250Nm of torque. There is also a stop/start system to automatically turn off the engine when stuck in slow moving urban traffic. This contributes quite a lot to the Skoda claimed fuel economy figure or 6.6L/100km combined.
The latest Yeti has quite a lot of equipment fitted as standard across the range, including: push button start, keyless entry, cruise control, a rearview camera, daytime running lights, dual zone climate control, front and rear parking sensors, auto halogen headlights, front fog lights, a 6.5" touchscreen, Bluetooth connectivity, audio streaming, a satellite navigation pack, rear privacy glass, metallic and pearl effect paint options and an eight speaker stereo system.
If they're looking for a Skoda Yeti Perth based drivers should contact us here at Skoda Perth. We have a large selection of both brand new and quality pre owned cars, including the Skoda Yeti for sale. We would like you to join us at your earliest convenience for a no obligation test drive. If you require financing, you will find our rates are very competitive, and we ensure that they repayments are tailored to suit your circumstances. Our sales team members are standing by to advise you on the latest Skoda Yeti price and to answer any remaining questions you may have.


I just joined my second MOOC – the mobiMOOC.
Inge (Ignatia) de Waar took the initiative of starting the MobiMOOC and it's all about mobile learning. As this became a topic of interest of mine I thought I'll join in and find out more about mlearning.
A good summary is also provided by the Upsidelearning blog, the source which brought this MOOC to my attention.


A limited partnership – known as an "LP" – is a business entity choice that allows certain participants in a business to reduce their personal exposure to the debts of the business. An LP allows people to participate in a business, usually through the investment of cash or assets, without becoming personally liable for the debts of the business.
The LP is an important business structure and is generally used by small businesses that need a partner to infuse cash or assets into the business. For example, an LP might be used by an investor who is willing to invest money into the business but who does not want to be responsible for the direct management of the business and who does not want to personally liable for the debts of the business.
What are the Requirements for an LP?
There are only a few requirements for becoming an LP with New Mexico. The LP must file a notice with the state that provides notice that the LP is being formed. There must be a registered agent associated with the LP, along with a registered agent's address.
The registered agent information is required for two basic reasons. First, the registered agent is how the state can interact with LP. For example, if the LP fails to file ongoing annual notices with the state, then the state may attempt to contact the registered agent to determine if the LP is still conducting a business. Second, if the LP is being sued, then notice of such suit should be sent to the registered agent of record.
What Paperwork Do I Need to Form an LP?
The New Mexico Secretary of State Business Services Division is responsible for the filing requirements of businesses in the state. There are many types of LPs in New Mexico (e.g., Foreign Limited Partnerships, General Partnerships, Limited Liability Limited Partnerships, etc.) and each entity type has specific filing requirements.
Any other matters that the general partners wish to include.
What Benefits Does New Mexico Give to an LP?
LPs are taxed a personal (rather than corporate) level. This means that the LP avoids double taxation. The individual partners in the LP are responsible for the taxes that result from any income gained by the LP.
What Disadvantages Does New Mexico Give to an LP?
The major disadvantage of an LP is that the LP is susceptible to internal disputes and conflict. Limited partners in an LP generally have very little control over the day-to-day operations of the LP but can have significant assets at risk. A well thought out LP will have an operating agreement that addresses how internal conflict is to be managed.
Should I Hire a Business Lawyer?
If you need help forming your LP, then contact a local New Mexico business lawyer today to discuss the formation and operation of your LP.
What Does an LLP Lawyer Need to Know?


COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — A Wake County Superior Court judge, not a jury, will decide the outcome of Lewis Hatcher's lawsuit seeking to be reinstated as Columbus County sheriff.
Columbus County Clerk of Court Jess Hill confirmed that pretrial motions in the case will be heard Friday afternoon, with the trial set to begin Monday morning.
Judge A. Graham Shirley had original scheduled a jury trial for Pender County, with the jury made up of members who are not associated with Columbus County.
There's no word on why the decision was made to instead hold a bench trial in Whiteville.
Hatcher filed an injunction in January, claiming he is still the rightful sheriff because Jody Greene never received a certificate of election. Hatcher also says that the State Board of Elections said Hatcher is still the sheriff.
Greene beat Hatcher by 34 votes in November.
Greene was sworn into office Dec. 3. But the State Board of Elections later said he should not have been sworn in because of protests and appeals in the race. Several people, including Hatcher, claim Greene is not a legal resident of Columbus County. Greene and his wife have explained to WWAY that they do live in a RV on property in Cerro Gordo. There are also questions about ballots at a Tabor City polling place on Election Day.


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25 Incredible Photographs by the U.S. Air Force
F-15E Strike Eagle in Afghanistan, Oct. 6, 2011 | Photograph by Tech. Sgt. Matt Hecht
Like many official U.S. Departments, the United States Air Force has an active Flickr Account where they post images for the press and public's viewing pleasure. With a library of 4,600+ photographs, there's some really interesting shots published. Below you will find a small collection of images curated from about 50 of their 275 albums. Follow-up posts to come 🙂 Enjoy!
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker refueling aircraft from the Kansas Air National Guard's 190th Air Refueling Wing prepares to refuel Navy F/A-18 Hornets over Wake Island during an escort mission from Japan to the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ben Fulton)
The U.S. Air Force F-16 Thunderbirds demonstration team performs aerial stunts at the "Legacy of Liberty" open house and air show at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., Oct. 8, 2011. The team's primary mission is to exhibit the capabilities of modern warfighting aircraft and to demonstrate the high degree of skill maintained by Air Force members serving in a variety of career specialties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman DeAndre Curtiss)
A pararescueman from the 920th Rescue Wing (RQW) at Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., free falls from a HC-130P/N King refueling aircraft at 3,500 feet during a Cocoa Beach Air Show demonstration Nov. 4, 2011. The Cocoa Beach Air Show will feature 920th RQW Reserve rescue Airmen, HC-130P/N King aircraft and HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters Nov. 5-6. Pararescuemen are able to perform life-saving missions in the world's most remote areas, by air, land or water. (Courtesy photo by Mike Brown)
A U.S. Air Force B-2 bomber aircraft performs a flyover of the 98th Rose Bowl, Jan. 2, 2012, in Pasadena, Calif. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jennifer Greene)
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jacob Schaumberg, a 31st Rescue Squadron pararescueman, is hoisted up onboard an Air Force HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter by Master Sgt. John Durbin, a 33rd Rescue Squadron flight engineer and squadron superintendent, during a joint field training exercise off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 1, 2011. Members from the two squadrons trained together on water survival, search and rescue, close air support, and maritime defense and interdiction. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jarvie Z. Wallace)
A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle fighter aircraft deploys countermeasure flares Nov. 12, 2008, over Afghanistan. The aircraft is assigned to the 391st Expeditionary Fighter Squadron at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Aaron Allmon)
U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft from both the 8th and 419th Fighter Wings demonstrate an "elephant walk" formation as they taxi down a runway during an exercise Dec. 2, 2011, at Kunsan Air Base, South Korea. The exercise showcased Kunsan aircrews' capability to quickly and safely prepare an aircraft for a wartime mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rasheen Douglas)
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft with the 4th Fighter Squadron receives fuel as part of an air refueling mission over Jordan Oct. 17, 2011, during Eager Tiger Falcon Air Meet 2011. The Eager Tiger Falcon Air Meet is an annual competition and training exercise for countries that fly the F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Asha Kin)
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Justin Evans, a crew chief with the 60th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, rolls a used C-5 Galaxy tire-and-wheel assembly to a collection point after its removal from an aircraft Oct. 6, 2011, at Travis Air Force Base, Calif. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Robert Couse-Baker)
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds execute a maneuver while visitors watch from Falcon Stadium after the graduation ceremonies of the Class of 2009. This was the 51st graduating class, and consisted of 1,046 newly commissioned 2nd Lieutenants (US Air Force photo by Dennis Rogers)
U.S. Air Force Maj. Aaron Jelinek demonstrates the turning performance of a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft at Pease Air National Guard Base, N.H., during the Boston-Portsmouth Air Show, Aug. 14, 2011. Jelinek is the lead solo pilot for the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Larry Reid Jr.)
U.S. Air Force Airmen look out the back of a U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft during Operation Christmas Drop (OCD), Dec. 12, 2011. The island of Fais is located within the Yap state of the Micronesian islands and is one of the more than 50 islands that will receive care packages this holiday season as part of OCD. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Carlin Leslie)
A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II ground-attack aircraft is refueled over southern Afghanistan Aug. 18, 2011. The most prominent feature of the A-10 is the 30 mm GAU-8/A Avenger Gatling-gun cannon. This weapon is capable of firing 3,900 rounds a minute and can defeat an array of ground targets, including tanks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jeffrey Allen)
The first of 15 Block 40 Global Hawk unmanned aircraft reconnaissance system is unveiled by Northrop Grumman and U.S. Air Force officials June 25, 2011 in Palmdale, Calif. This newest addition to the Air Force's growing fleet of Global Hawks carries an advanced, all-weather multi-platform radar technology insertion program (MP-RTIP) sensor capable of detecting, tracking and identifying stationary and moving targets. (Courtesy photo)
A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II ground attack aircraft waits to refuel Aug. 18, 2011 over southern Afghanistan. The most prominent feature of the A-10 Thunderbolt II is the 30-millimeter GAU-8/A Avenger Gatling-gun cannon. Both the A-10 and GAU-8 entered service in 1977, and the gun accounts for 16 percent of the aircraft's weight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jeffrey Allen)
A F-15 Strike Eagle assigned to the 390th Fighter Squadron, Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, conducts a after burner run during exercise Maple Flag 42 at 4 Wing Cold Lake, Canada, June 9, 2009. Maple Flag is a Canadian-sponsored and Air Combat Command supported exercise, that provides aircrew simulated air and ground combat training to coalition forces in a NATO environment.
(U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Larry E. Reid Jr.)
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Peter Jensen, a loadmaster assigned to the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, collects the straps that restrain airdrop bundles in the back of a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft Sept. 30, 2011. Jensen and the aircrew of the C-17 air dropped 40 bundles to a remote outpost in Afghanistan. Aerial delivery of critical supplies decreases the total number of resupply convoys conducted in high-threat areas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jeffrey Allen)
F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft with the Thunderbirds, the U.S. Air Force aerial demonstration team, perform during the 2011 Legacy of Liberty Air Show on Oct. 8, 2011, at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman DeAndre Curtiss)
1920s — Capt. Lowell Smith and Lt. John P. Richter, made the first mid-air refueling, June 1923, at Rockwell Field. (U.S. Air Force archive photo)
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft pitches out while popping flares over Iraq on Nov. 9, 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Cecilio Ricardo)
Nine U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft sit on the ramp before taking off Jan. 10, 2012, from Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. Twelve F-16s and approximately 250 Airmen deployed to Kunsan Air Base, South Korea, for a three-month deployment. The Airmen were activated as the 55th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kenny Holston)
1960s – The F-111 Aardvark was a medium-range interdictor and tactical strike aircraft that also filled the roles of strategic bomber, reconnaissance, and electronic warfare in its various versions. USAF F-111 variants were retired in the 1990s with the F-111Fs retired in 1996 and EF-111s retired in 1998. (U.S. Air Force archive photo)
1990s – U.S. Air Force F-16A Fighting Falcon, F-15C Eagle and F-15E Strike Eagle fighter aircraft fly over burning oil field sites in Kuwait during Operation Desert Storm. (U.S. Air Force archive photo)
U.S. Air Force Maj. J.R. Williams, Thunderbird 6, Opposing Solo, performs a Sneak Pass during the Boston-Portsmouth Air Show at Pease Air National Guard Base, N.H., Aug. 14, 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Larry E. Reid Jr.)
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Red Ball Oxygen appoints Vice-President of Technical Gas Services
By Molly Burgess2020-08-20T07:40:00+01:00
Red Ball Oxygen has appointed Mark Patten as its Vice-President of Technical Gas Services (TGS).
Headquartered in Louisiana, Red Ball Oxygen TGS manufactures and distributes a full line of specialty gas products, including EPA protocols, calibration standards, high purity gases, medical device mixtures, and Lightning CalTM transportable cylinders.
Source: Red Ball Oxygen
Patten has been with Red Ball Oxygen since 2000 and helped form the TGS division back in 2003. Under his leadership, the division has already experienced rapid growth and expanded its product portfolio.
"We've grown our specialty gas business by listening to our customers and responding with urgency to their requirements. In that respect, Mr.Patten is the perfect person to lead the charge for us, because he is customer-driven to the core," says Alex Kennedy, CEO of Red Ball Oxygen.
"Growth happens when we give our customers the all-out effort they deserve. Keep getting the little things right, and the big things will take care of themselves," Patten added.
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