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Break IN – A Book Review
13 July 2017 13 July 2017 Nicki
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Even when someone is cloaked by a charming smile and friendly nature, Ivy Nash knows the scent of a predator. Half of her life has been filled with one horrific event after another. Which is why she started ECHO, dedicating her life to rid the world of those who prey on children.
But despite all of her life experiences, nothing can prepare her for the "fun house." A terror unlike any other. And that's when she must decide if clinging to life is worth the hell that she will pay.
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"Rife with deceit and deception and characters that leap off the page, this story is told with confidence through a sure hand, engaging both the mind and the heart. A compelling treat." — Steve Berry, New York Times Bestselling Author"An intense and heart wrenching story that keeps you engaged from beginning to end."
— Simon Wood, USA TODAY Bestselling Author of DECEPTIVE PRACTICES.
"I love the way that Mefford writes, seamlessly jumping between characters and time frames with no confusion, and he is extremely descriptive of the setting . You almost feel like you are watching a movie instead of reading a book!" — Hilary Mahoney, Elusive Red Tiger
Above reviews from An Ivy Nash Thriller, Book 1, IN Defiance
Books in the Alex Troutt Thriller Series:
AT Bay AT Large
AT Dawn
Books in the Ivy Nash Thriller Series:
IN Defiance
IN Pursuit
IN Doubt
Break IN
Q&A with author John W. Mefford:
Q: What do the Ivy Nash Thrillers have to do with the Redemption Thriller Series?
JWM: The Ivy Nash Thrillers comprise the second sub-series in the Redemption Thriller Series. The Alex Troutt Thrillers are the first sub-series. While I'll eventually write a series that connects the major characters and plots from all the sub-series, you don't have to read the AT books prior to the IN books. But I have to say, the AT thrillers are darn good.
Q: So you're saying you don't have to read the Alex Troutt Thrillers before the Ivy Nash Thrillers?
JWM: Nope. While a few of the characters might occasionally overlap between the series, they can be read as stand-alone. And then I'll wrap everything up in a final set of six novels that connects all of the main characters and stories from each sub-series. If you haven't read any of the Alex Troutt thrillers yet, you can try out the first three at a pretty nice discount. Just search for Alex Troutt Box Set.
Q: Can you give some insight into how Ivy Nash might connect to Alex Troutt down the line?
JWM: Sure…and then I'll send over a hit squad. Seriously, I'll be sprinkling in a few clues along the way for those who pay close attention to the details, but it will all come together in that final six novels of the Redemption Thriller Series. And it will be explosive and gut-wrenching at the same time.
Q: How many different sub-series are you planning to have in the Redemption Thriller Series?
JWM: Right now, I see four sub-series in the Redemption Thriller Series, with six novels in each. It's the most challenging and fulfilling creative endeavor I've undertaken. I hope you enjoy the journey.
Amazon Top 50 Author, #2 bestselling author on Barnes and Noble, and a Readers' Favorite Gold Medal winner.
A veteran of the corporate wars, former journalist, and true studier of human and social behavior, John W. Mefford has been writing his debut novel since he first entered the work force twenty-five years ago, although he never put words on paper until 2009.
A member of International Thriller Writers, John writes novels full of intrigue, suspense, and titillating thrills. They also evoke an emotional connection to the characters.
When he's not writing, he chases three kids around, slaves away in the yard, reads, takes in as many sports as time allows, watches all sorts of movies, and continues to make mental notes of people and societies across the land.
"Pop on over to my Website, Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Goodreads and Amazon Author Page"
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I have to admit I have read all the Ivy Nash Thriller series. I love these books but let me say up front, you do not have to have read any of the previous books, or any of the Alex Troutt books either, to enjoy this thriller. John W Mefford has a way of making a book that is an integral part of a series also a great stand alone book.
Ivy is a flawed woman who is struggling with her own business and her own life. Her past keeps coming back to haunt her and this book is no exception. Ivy is also something I look for in a great book – a strong female character. Actually, this series is full of strong female characters.
It took me a long time to figure out the mystery in this thriller. I was almost at the end of the book. I encourage you to pick up Break IN and see if you can figure it all out.
I received this book through Beck Valley Books Book Tours, I have volunteered to share my review and all the opinions are 100% my own.
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We also welcome students aged 16 and 17 years old, especially in the summer months. The UK government has special rules for the care of students who are under 18. It is important that parents/guardians and students understand and agree to these rules before the start of their course.
They will inform BEET if the student has any mental health history or other existing medical condition which would affect his/her ability to follow the course.
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Students will need to attend a meeting with the Safeguarding Officer on his/her first day. After the first week, students can choose to come to the weekly meeting with a Safeguarding member of staff. There is a compulsory one-to-one monthly meeting for all students under 18 with the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
As BEET is an adult school, students under 18 are not supervised outside lesson times. They are also not supervised while travelling between their homestay and school, during lesson breaks, or when travelling to or from social activities.
Students are able to to remain in school after their lessons have finished, and are welcome to access our facilities until the school closes at 5pm (6pm during peak times of year).
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School minibus, car collide in New York state, injuring 1 driver, 3 students
Mar 1, 2012 Updated: Aug. 17, 2017 4:59 a.m.
MELVILLE, N.Y. -- A 24-year-old man is hospitalized following a collision between a car and a school minibus.
Four other people, including three high school students, suffered minor injuries in the 2:25 p.m. accident on Wednesday.
Police say the driver of the car, Khaja Antesham of Deer Park, is in critical condition with a broken neck, pelvis and head injuries.
The driver of the minibus sustained nonlife-threatening injuries to her neck and chest.
The three students were passengers in the minibus.
Police told Newsday that speed may have been a factor by the car's driver.
They say Antesham lost control of his car and struck the minibus.
No charges have been filed. The accident remains under investigation.

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In Jackpot, Nevada 27.7 is the median age.
Total Area in Jackpot, NV.: 906.75 Square Miles.
Land Area: 906.53997802734 Square Miles.
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829 are employed in Jackpot, NV.
17 are unemployed in Jackpot.
$30,488.00 is the Median Annual Family Income in Jackpot.
363 people over the age of 3 are enrolled in school in Jackpot, Nevada.
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Outpatient drug rehabilitation facilities in Jackpot offer a very moderate level of treatment, and it is administered in a way that gives addicts the flexibility to come into the outpatient facility for services but also makes it possible for them to go back home every day. Even though outpatient drug and alcohol treatment facilities have had some success with milder forms of substance abuse, it wouldn't be an appropriate option for people who have substantial treatment needs, such as someone battling long-term dependence to drugs or alcohol. Residential long-term drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers in Jackpot are the alternative that addicts should consider if they have developed a physical dependence to drugs and have had a long-term addiction. This type of treatment is a successful and proven approach of treatment for people with severe substance abuse issues. There are several reasons residential drug and alcohol rehab facilities are effective. One of the main reasons is the simple fact that a residential setting supplies the treatment setting that will allow the particular person to take part in intense therapy and counseling. He or she won't be in an atmosphere that is contributing to his or her addiction, rather in one that allows him to concentrate solely on recovery and resolving his addiction issues.
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The New & Improved Michael Colyar Morning Show Celebrates It's One-Year Anniversary with 2-Hour Special Exclusively on YouTube!
By Janelle Harris|2021-09-13T13:25:58-04:00September 13th, 2021|Entertainment, Sheen Magazine, Top Story|0 Comments
Today, Michael Colyar will mark the one-year anniversary of his popular digital show, The New and Improved Michael Colyar Morning Show, a live daily broadcast exclusively on YouTube.
In celebration of its 266 shows, the celebrated legendary comedian and talk show host is presenting a 2-hour show on September 13 from 7a – 9a (PST) with an array of surprise guests including celebrities, clergies, music artists, poets and more.
The New and Improved Michael Colyar Morning Show launched in September 10, 2020. The uplifting show is filled with fun, love and positivity. Welcoming people from all over the world to share their stories and talents, the 'feel good' show has found an immediate audience since streaming live.
The show airs weekdays from 7a-8am PT. With a steady increase of followers, it's increase has added over 16,000 since its launch and is quickly growing.
This show is anchored by one of the nation's funniest comedians. Easily entertaining a wide variety of listeners, the "can't miss a minute" morning show perfectly blends music, exclusive comedy, versus with monologues and spiritual entertainment with today's hottest topics in news, big money giveaways and everything in between. This Monday 3 cash giveaways.
"I believe that people are more damaged by stress and fear then this current virus, so I've created this show so people can have a place to come to laugh and pray Everyday."
"We are a community that shares art, jokes, love and ideas while at all times acknowledging and exalting God," says Michael.
The show represents a unique way to spread laughter, information and fun.
Tune in weekly to The New and Improved Michael Colyar Morning Show on YouTube, broadcasting 7a – 10 a (PST), 9a – 11a (CST), 10 a – 12 p (EST).
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Well, my friends, I am FINALLY back from my oh-too-long vacay. For your and my sanity, I swear I'll never leave for that long ever again!
First off, I just have to give a huge thanks to all the Guest Bloggers that posted here over the last month. Weren't they all just fab?!! Honestly, I'm now following quite a few of them myself!
Also, if you are just dying to get a recap of our vacation, I made FIFTEEN posts about my vacation while we were on the road. Check all of them out here. I tried to add some humor to each post as not to bore you to sleep. One thing I've learned from all this vacation blogging: I hate vacation blogging. I LOVE DIY and decor blogging though, so I'm just going to stick with the home sector. 😉 Lucky you.
Okay, FINALLY, let's just get to the good stuff, shall we?
I MET SHERRY AND JOHN!
My life has now come full circle. Who would have thought in a year and a half of blogging I would meet BOTH of my favorite blogs authors? In January I met Sarah from Thrifty Decor Chick (at Blissdom) and in July I met Sherry and John from Young House Love.
Our last stop on our vacation was in Richmond, Virginia to meet Sherry and John at a cute little coffee shop. They are the nicest, most humble, gracious people I've probably ever met. I was blown away at how down to earth they are in spite of being blog super-stars who have graced many a news story, been on the Nate show, and are featured in Better Homes and Garden almost monthly (at least it seems that way!).
I was just hoping they would give me 5 minutes for a photo. I was pleasantly shocked and grateful that they spent two hours with us instead. I'm sure everyone says this about them, but I swear, they were so easy to just hang out with. When we left I told Ben that I really thought we would be friends with them IRL if we lived near them. They are just that easy to be around.
Kinsey was smitten with their sweet adorable Clara. She has the blondest hair and the bluest eyes! And her personality is sweet as a button.
So yes, I've met YHL and TDC. My life is officially complete. I can die now.
In other, almost-as-exciting-news, I took pictures of myself in front of three famous bakeries, all from their own hit reality shows about cakes and cupcakes.
Carlo's Bakery, from TLC's Cake Boss.
Charm City Cakes, from the Food Networks Ace of Cakes.
And Georgetown Cupcake, from TLC's DC Cupcakes.
I didn't go inside any of the bakeries, and I didn't get to taste any of their famous pastries. The lines at each place were ridiculously long. It was really fun getting to see the actual bakeries though.
Good thing I know how to fix a sprinkler! (You can read my post about fixing a sprinkler here.) I'm really looking forward to digging up my front yard in over 100 degree weather. Yay for summer.
I'll be back tomorrow with a fun, new, fresh post! Yippie!
great post allison! 🙂 Way too long for me to be gone from home, glad you're back! Love the pics!
Can't wait to see what's up with you next!
Do all blog husbands wear soda t-shirts? Ha, Ha.
Aw- it was so great to meet you guys. Clara missed Kinsey all day afterwards! And glad you made it back home so smoothly!
Glad you're home. What willpower you must have had to skip the actual cupcakes.
What's with the police barrier in front of Carlo's? Are you actually allowed to go in if you want to buy something? I don't think I'd be able to pass up cannoli if I was there.
Um…excuse me! You didn't mention in your post that you met me twice this year?! I mean…HELLO?! I know that has to be on the top of your bucket list!
Wow! How fun and so nice to hear.
NO WAY! you met YHL! how cool! you went to so many places on this trip. I bet you have elventy-billion emails to catch up on.
YOU are one of the bloggers I want to meet IRL. and not in a creepy stalker sort of way, lol. 🙂 but because I am SO like you, with the "if you give a mouse a cookie" thing. I do it all the time.
Glad you're back! Love the pics! Can't wait to see what's up with you next!


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Elm Tree Recovery is a twenty bed intensive and comprehensive young adult drug rehab facility that addresses and treats the roots of addiction in a residential setting with a combined simultaneous emphasis on obtaining education. We offer an initial 90-day inpatient rehabilitation program addressing not only drugs and alcohol, but also treatment for dual diagnosis, trauma recovery, and other compulsive behaviors. Our licensed clinical team are committed to providing the best treatment available under the best practices as recognized by SAMSHA - the Federal agency responsible for overseeing addiction treatment. This not only ensures the most effective and modern treatment modalities; it also ensures acceptance by most insurance. The layout of our program is to create an authentic community where recovery and learning become one. Elm Tree is located within a blocks of Arizona State University as well as numerous other universities and community colleges. Individuals at Elm Tree develop the skills needed to emerge into their adult life. IOP/Sober Living will be added late 2017 early 2018. Please contact us for details.
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Countdown to HGTV UK launch
RXTV-newsdesk Tuesday, January 07, 2020
Factual channel Home has begun the countdown to its relaunch later this month.
The channel is now running trailers to alert its viewers of the impending rebrand to HGTV, following its takeover by Discovery last year. The publicity features the stars from its programmes and is being marketed as the channel doing a "renovation" of its own.
As previously noted, Home becomes HGTV on the 21st January 2020.
HGTV - Home and Garden Television - is a brand that Discovery is currently rolling out across Europe, having been a channel brand in the USA for several decades.
The UK version of HGTV will continue showing many of Home's popular UK based property search and improvement series alongside some of the US channel's successful shows. Programmes on the channel will include DIY SOS, Fixer Upper, Escape to the Country, Sarah Beeny's Renovate Don't Relocate and Extreme Makeover.
HGTV will be broadcast on all main digital TV platforms in place of Home. Online, HGTV's live stream and on-demand programmes will be hosted on dplay UK.


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View detailed gas mileage data for the 2018 Volvo XC90. XC90 revolutionizes fuel efficiency in an SUV with the T8 Plug-In Hybrid with Twin Engine technology. See the 2021 Volvo XC90 price range, expert review, consumer reviews, safety ratings, and listings near you. Fuel Type. Write Review and Win $200 + + Review + Sell Car. Though these numbers are respectable, the 2016 Volvo XC90 still falls a little behind 2016 Mazda CX-9 as the latter possess better mileage figures.The total fuel tank capacity of the car is 18.8 that provides a total travel range of 376.0/470.0 - 413.6/488.8 miles. Though these numbers are respectable, the 2021 Volvo XC90 still falls a little behind 2021 Mazda CX-9 as the latter possess better mileage figures.The total fuel tank capacity of the car is 18.8 that provides a total travel range of 357.2/488.8 miles. The 2013 Volvo XC90 SUV provides the fuel efficiency figures of 16 mpg in the city, 23 mpg on the highway and 18.5 mpg combined. The overall range of the 2013 Volvo XC90 SUV is also less in comparison to some of its rivals due to lower efficiency but you won't have visit the filling stations every now and then. The Volvo XC90 mileage is 17.2 to 42.0 kmpl. The combined efficiency of the engine comes out to be 24 mpg as rated by the EPA. Date (recent) Price (highest first) Price (lowest first) x. Refine your results. Number of seats. The 2016 Volvo XC90 gets a 2-liter Inline 4 under the hood that makes 316 hp @ 5700 rpm and 295 lb.-ft. @ 2200 rpm of torque. The combined efficiency of the engine comes out to be 19 mpg as rated by the EPA. This engine is quite fuel-efficient and helps the car deliver a mileage of 16 mpg in the city and 23 mpg on the highway. XC90, the name suggests comfort and that's what I have got. The overall range of the 2017 Volvo XC90 is also less in comparison to some of its rivals due to lower efficiency but you won't have visit the filling stations every now and then. It strikes a perfect balance between its performance and efficiency. Though these numbers are respectable, the 2012 Volvo XC90 SUV still falls a little behind 2012 Honda Pilot SUV as the latter possess better mileage figures.The total fuel tank capacity of the car is 21.1 that provides a total travel range of 337.6/485.3 miles. The combined efficiency of the engine comes out to be 16 mpg as rated by the EPA.For the performance-oriented buyers, Volvo provides an option to choose another engine. The test vehicle struggled to achieve 18.6 mpg. Automatic parking, 360 rearview monitor, she has got everything to make her daily work drives the best. The overall range of the 2020 Volvo XC90 is also less in comparison to some of its rivals due to lower efficiency but you won't have visit the filling stations every now and then. The overall range of the 2016 Volvo XC90 is also less in comparison to some of its rivals due to lower efficiency but you won't have visit the filling stations every now and then. Price $- Year-Miles-Location. This engine is quite fuel-efficient and helps the car deliver a mileage of 19 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway. Find Volvo Xc90 at the lowest price . It's a facelift of the 2015 Volvo XC90 T6 AWD. This engine is quite fuel-efficient and helps the car deliver a mileage of 22 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway. I drive it on weekends and absolutely love the luxury aspect especially when coming right from the great Raptor. Sort By. Refine. Though these numbers are respectable, the 2019 Volvo XC90 still falls a little behind 2019 Lexus NX 300h hybrid as the latter possess better mileage figures.The total fuel tank capacity of the car is 18.8 that provides a total travel range of 357.2/488.8 - 394.8/545.2 miles. Smooth drive quality, wonderful suspension, good handling, tons of space and convenience features, this is not just a car but a lot more than that. $48,990. The 2018 Volvo XC90 gets a 2-liter Inline 4 under the hood that makes 250 hp @ 5500 rpm and 258 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm of torque. The 2014 Volvo XC90 SUV provides the fuel efficiency figures of 16 mpg in the city, 23 - 25 mpg on the highway and 18.5 mpg combined. Though these numbers are respectable, the 2017 Volvo XC90 still falls a little behind 2017 Volvo XC60 as the latter possess better mileage figures.The total fuel tank capacity of the car is 18.5 - 18.8 that provides a total travel range of 376.0/470.0 - 413.6/488.8 miles. The combined efficiency of the engine comes out to be 24 mpg as rated by the EPA. It's a 3.2-liter Inline 6 motor that churns out 240 hp @ 6200 rpm and 236 lb.-ft. @ 3200 rpm of torque. Though these numbers are respectable, the 2017 Volvo XC90 still falls a little behind 2017 Volvo XC60 as the latter possess better mileage figures.The total fuel tank capacity of the car is 18.5 - 18.8 that provides a total travel range of 376.0/470.0 - 413.6/488.8 miles. The 2020 Volvo XC90 provides the fuel efficiency figures of 19 mpg in the city, 26 mpg on the highway and 22 mpg combined. £43,750. Hybrid. How can I share my MPG? list price. Fuel type. The 2017 Volvo XC90 gets a 2-liter Inline 4 under the hood that makes 250 hp @ 5600 rpm and 258 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm of torque. This engine is quite fuel-efficient and helps the car deliver a mileage of 21 mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the highway. With 306 hp, the twincharged 2 Liter 16v Inline 4 gasoline engine accelerates this XC90 T6 AWD to 62 mph in 6.5 seconds and on to a maximum speed of 143 mph. Should get more gas mileage and a little offroading capabilities as well. 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Largest ever UK Delegation to Kurdistan Region Visiting Erbil
By Editor on 24th October 2011 in 'Your Country' – United Kingdom, Iraq Industry & Trade News
The largest ever trade mission from the UK to the Kurdistan Region is taking place from 23 -28 October, focusing on the Erbil International Trade Fair.
It is coordinated and led by the Middle East Association together with UK Trade & Investment and Invest Northern Ireland. The delegation is being accompanied by Meg Munn MP and Nadhim Zahawi MP, Co-Chairs of the All Party Political Group (APPG) for the Kurdistan Region.
The mission comprises 61 delegates from Great Britain and a further 20 from Northern Ireland, with 20 British organisations exhibiting at the Erbil International Trade Fair. Delegates represent a wide range of business activities including education, textiles and flooring, water, oil and gas, safety, engineering and architectural consultancy, financial services, furnishings, ventilation, IT and telecoms, electrical testing, security, industrial development and defence and avionics. There is particularly strong representation from the education sector.
The size of the mission is an indication of the growing awareness in the UK of the huge business potential offered by Iraqi Kurdistan. British companies are starting to take advantage of the opportunities arising from the region's rapid economic development, the welcoming business environment and the high regard in which British products and expertise are held. Over 70 British companies now have a presence in Iraqi Kurdistan, in areas ranging from energy and infrastructure to education and financial services, and many more are looking to build long term relationships with representatives of the Kurdish business community.
The mission builds on the success of the 53-strong UK trade mission to the 2010 Erbil International Trade Fair, where there was an official British presence for the first time.
Nadhim Zahawi MP said:
"I am delighted to be accompanying this, the largest ever UK trade delegation to Kurdistan, and firmly believe that it is another important step in the future success of the region and the British companies that invest within it.
"The economic growth of the Kurdistan Region is not going unnoticed and the historical links that connect the region with the UK are important for those businesses looking to get involved with this success.
"I firmly believe that this is one of the most exciting and promising parts of the world for British companies to work with and I am looking forward to meeting both Kurdish and British companies committed to strengthening bonds and pursuing success within Kurdistan."
Meg Munn MP said:
"The Kurdish people are great friends of the UK and wish to develop more links particularly in business and education. There are great opportunities for UK enterprises that are prepared to visit, build strong connections and develop sustainable projects. I know that those concerns that have done that have been very pleased by the welcoming and positive attitude from the Kurdish business community and government."
David Lloyd, Senior Consultant at the Middle East Association said:
"The Middle East Association has played a leading role over the past five years in promoting British trade and investment with the Kurdistan Region, in co-operation with the Kurdistan Regional Government UK Representation in London. I am delighted to be leading this mission, and it is very encouraging to see so many British companies taking part."
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How The Full Moon Can Affect Your Pet
by Cole & Marmalade 1 Comment
Since ancient times, many have reported bizarre behaviors when the moon is at its fullest. These are intense and unexplained effects during the full moon each month. And did you know this occurs over a three day period during each lunar cycle? You got it! The full moon doesn't just effect us for one night, it's a 3-day roller-coaster. And many are left baffled about this powerful luminary that brightens our evening sky.
Fact: Lunacy and lunatic stem from luna, the Latin word for moon.
And because of this, it is believed that people are more likely to show erratic behavior during a full moon.
The full moon has been to blame for seemingly harmless behavior. Well known things like sudden bursts of random energy, insomnia, and sleepwalking are a few.
But it's also been speculated that the full moon has been associated with dangerous and even deadly behaviors.
The lunar theory, otherwise known as the lunar effect, is the idea that there's some correlation between moon cycles and human behavior. People often try to write off the speculated effects, but science has proven its powerful presence many times over.
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There are myths and legends surrounding the effects of the full moon on human beings, but what about how the full moon affects our pets?
"From a scientific point of view the lunar effect on animals is obvious and absolutely uncontroversial," says biological clock researcher at the Max Plank Institute for Evolutionary Biology, Dr. Tobias Kaiser.
For those who don't believe in the full moon's effects, try visiting an ER, hospital or county jailhouse during that time!
(Just hopefully not as a patient or inmate!)
But what's worse? Well, in a recent study it's been shown that animal hospitals/wellness clinics see an increases in visits. There was a 23% increase in cats and 28% in dogs over the course of the three nights of full moons.
The moon has a powerful effect on the Earth even when it's not at its fullest. The magnetic pull between the Earth, the Sun and the moon directly affect us each day we are here on Earth. As we all know, the Earth is largely made up of water (about 70% to be precise). Water is free-moving and the Earth does not have control over it, which enables the magnetic pull of the moon to largely influence the large bodies of water and create tides and ocean currents.
As water is not stationary and it remains in constant motion, the Earth does not have full control over it. This enables the magnetic pull of the moon to influence large bodies of water on Earth (like the oceans and seas that account for nearly 96% of the Earth's water sources). This magnetic pull is so strong that it creates ocean currents, which in turn cause tides to form. Therefore when the moon is at its fullest, the tides are at their highest.
So, How Does The Full Moon Affect Pet Behavior?
Many pet owners will report the full moon's effects on their pet's behavior as it's clearly noticeable to them. Many dog owners have reported that their dog will take a liking to howling at the big, beautiful luminary illuminating the night's sky. (Dogs must be honoring their ancestor wolves here!) Other dogs have been reported to pace during the full moon. These poor creatures experience anxiety, and some have even experienced seizures (for those who are epileptic).
For cats, many owners have reported that their cat is fearful and hides in areas of the home hoping not to be seen.
Other cats will become erratic and act as if they are a different cat entirely.
One cat owner by the name of Barbara B. wrote to KittyHelpDesk.com saying: "My cat Benjamin is the most wonderful animal in the world approximately 20 out of 30 days a month. I truly believe he is a "lunatic" since I have noticed that his personality changes occur around the time of the full moon, when he becomes moody and aggressive. Do you believe my observation and if so what do you suggest?
And in big cat news, it's been reported that lions who typically hunt in the evenings, will hunt during the daytime hours. It's usually following a well-lit evening that occurs during the three day full moon span.
"One must remember that those three days of peak light from the moon often encourage night activities, which could lead to more pet owners having nocturnal outings with their pets" — Animal Behavior College
But why the sudden influx of vet visits during the full moon?
There is a theory that makes purrfect sense. The brighter moon means that more people and their pets are spending time outdoors in the evening. Enjoying the bright full moon only increases their risk of incidents occurring during these times.
Want an easy way to track the moon? You can do it here with the help of this online moon calendar. We've included a 2019 moon calendar for you below, feel free to share!
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Myung Hee Park says:
Dear CAM – I love science almost as much as our furry 4-legged friends and I think you do great work with this site.
Tides, however, are caused by lunar gravity, rather than its magnetic field as stated in the article. It isn't likely that lunar gravity affects mammalian behavior as described, since tides are highest at BOTH the full and new (dark) phases of the moon.
Personal speculation that involves endorsing evolutionary theory: In our natural history, full moonlight would be a time of high activity for both predators and prey. The mammalian heightened state of activity during the full moon might, therefore, be a genetically encoded behavior that was evolutionarily advantageous for both predators and prey to hunt (for the former) or be ready to run away (for the latter) and, hence, preserved through to modern times.
I enjoy reading your posts. Please keep up the great work and the cute pics!
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This spacious, sunny 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom premium penthouse condo is the perfect slope-side retreat for families and groups up to six people (plus two children). The views of the Town of Breckenridge and the surrounding mountains are simply awesome! You can see mountain views through every window in this condo and each bedroom has direct access to a spectacular balcony! Settle in to the cozy living area after a day on the slopes and exchange stories about your favorite runs of the day. Or, curl up by the fireplace and watch the snow fall on the mountains through the huge picture windows. Of course, there's also an LCD TV to catch a movie or the early morning snow report.
There's a fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a dining table that seats eight, as well as room for three more at the counter. Other amenities include complimentary Wi-Fi, shuttle service, heated underground parking for one vehicle, access to the Village Childcare Center in the winter, a sports shop with equipment rental and storage, and a concierge/activities desk.
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The aim of the project is to investigate solutions for High performing dense wireless networks to meet the future capacity needs. The main objectives of the project are to Devise novel, low-complexity algorithms for interference mitigation in heterogeneous networks taking wireless backhaul constraints into account. Strengthen the collaboration within the CHASE-MATWAB project, and impact the EU FP7 METIS project.


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Habitat for Humanity ribbon cuts 6 condos for new homeowners in New Jersey
SUCCASUNNA, New Jersey (WABC) -- Morris Habitat for Humanity joined with six new homeowner families to celebrate the completion of their new condominiums in New Jersey Tuesday.
The dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the completion of the second of two new six-plexes built on the former site of Roxbury Township's Department of Public Works in Succasunna.
The six new homeowners are:
--Madelyn Porte, who has a 1-year-old son and works as a hospital customer service representative
--Erika Gonzalez, a sort manager for a package shipping company
--Mahmoud Abdelfhafar, a frontline healthcare worker at two hospitals who lives with his wife and 4-year-old son
--Laris Mojica-Mateo, a Transition Specialist Advisor at a nearby university who lives with her son and mother
--Claribel Medina, a retail store department manager with a 21-year-old son
--Hashem Ibraham, a shift leader for a retail store and an Uber driver. He and his wife, Hend, have 17-year-old twins
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The new Succasunna homeowners have successfully completed at least 300 hours of sweat equity by working on their own condominiums and other Habitat homes, helping in the ReStore home improvement outlet, volunteering in a variety of ways to further Morris Habitat's mission, and completing home ownership classes.
The 12-unit project is the largest in Morris Habitat's 35-year history and features two-, three- and four-bedroom units.
The award-winning building, designed by architect Seth Leeb, is Energy Star certified, and green or reusable building materials were used whenever feasible.
First floor homes are handicap accessible/adaptable.
The property was donated by Roxbury Township.
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Sponsors of the Succasunna condominiums include: New Jersey Natural Gas, GAF, Lakeland Bank, TD Charitable Foundation, Investors Bank, Richmond County Savings Foundation, Conti Enterprises, Valley Bank, Township of Roxbury and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Morris Habitat for Humanity, serving Morris and Middlesex counties and Plainfield, Fanwood, Scotch Plains, Greenbrook, Watchung and North Plainfield, is part of a global, nonprofit housing organization committed to building homes, communities and hope.
Morris Habitat builds new homes and provides home repair services to income eligible families.
Since 1985, Morris Habitat has served more than 600 families through building 120 local homes, preserving 200 homes for low-income and senior residents, and helping 280 families with housing solutions worldwide.
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Chivalry: Medieval Warfare contains no female characters, because that would "make it appeal less" to women, apparently.
Challenged by a forumite as to why there are no female characters – even NPCs or non-combatants – in the hack-and-slasher, team lead Tibberius ignored the old "historical accuracy" chestnut in favour of a somewhat baffling shot in the dark regarding the preferences of female gamers.
"I actually think that adding female characters to a game like this would make it appeal less to females," the developer said.
"Hopefully that helps you understand why we decided not to go that route," the developer concluded.
We've reached out to Torn Banner Studios for more insight into what this means.
Chivalry: Medieval Warfare is a first-person multiplayer combat affair which launched in mid-October.


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Developer Team17
Publisher Team17
Platforms Windows, Mac OS X, Linux
Rating ESRB: Everyone 10+ (Mild cartoon violence)
Genre Turn-based strategy
Worms Reloaded is a strategy game developed and published by Team17. It was released on 26 August 2010 on Steam. It is an extended port of the game Worms 2: Armageddon which was first released on the Xbox 360 in 2009. The series returns to its 2D roots and abandons the 3D versions of more recent times which were considered by a number of reviewers to be somewhat awkward and lacking the same quality of gameplay. A Mac OS X version was released on May 17, 2011, and a Linux version on October 15, 2013.
A DRM-free version that doesn't require Steam was released to the Humble Store on October 15, 2013. This version is limited to offline "hotseat" multiplayer. Purchase also includes a Steam key and the Android version of Worms 2: Armageddon.
Gameplay is turn-based and back to 2D for the first time on PC since Worms World Party in 2001. The graphics are different from WWP, and the Worms will notice and react to weapons. For example, if a Grenade is thrown next to a Worm, it will scream before the Grenade explodes. And if a weapon is thrown into the air, the worms will look at it.
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Cluster Bomb
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Marked For Death
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Old Woman+
Petrol Bomb
Poison Strike
Sentry Gun
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Blow Torch
Electromagnet
Emergency Teleport
Invisibility (M)
Ninja Rope
Pneumatic Drill
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(M) only in multiplayer.
Quick Game
In a Quick Game, one player will face one enemy team with both 4 Worms per team. The player will not be able to choose his/her map, this means that a randomly generated map will be chosen. The weapons and utilities are close to the Standard game style.
Custom Game
Beginner: In Beginner the players are provided with normal and superweapons.
Standard: In Standard, the players are provided with a normal set of weapons.
Pro: In Pro the players are provided with a limited amount of weapons for a competitive game.
Rope Racing: In Rope Racing the players should move from the start to the finish as soon as possible. This has to be done using only the Ninja Rope and normal movements. The player with the fastest time will win the race. (The player can get fall damage.)
Fort: In Fort there are two teams. Each team is provided with a fort and limited moving utilities.
Crazy Crates: In Crazy Crates the players are provided with a very limited amount of weapons. The player will have to find more powerful weapons in crates, which will drop very often.
Bazookas and Grenades: As the name states, only Bazookas and Grenades are usable weapons.
Warzone: In Warzone the players are provided with a lot of weapons and utilities. It will take several turns for good weapons to unlock, even the Dynamite.
The training mode includes three tutorials and three firing ranges. Training mode teaches the basics, and firing ranges are used for testing any weapons and utilities available in Worms Reloaded. You can also add targets, dummies, adjust wind and water levels. Completing the three tutorials will earn the player some in-game coins.
Main article: Reloaded missions
The campaign mode of Worms Reloaded has 35 missions, of which the last 5 are more difficult and have to be bought in the in-game shop. Completing the mission will earn the player coins which can be used in the in-game shop.
Another campaign mode, but recommended for advanced players. Includes 31 missions. These missions will not earn the player in-game coins.
In Body Count the player will get one Worm while the enemy gets four Worms. The player will have to get a high score by making kills. The player gets more points for double, triple, and multi-kills. If an enemy Worm dies, a new enemy Worm will spawn at the end of the turn. WARNING: The enemies can get more health.
The highest scores of all players can be found in the leaderboards.
Local Match
A local match is the same as a Custom Game.
From Worms: Open Warfare/Worms (2007)
From Worms 2: Armageddon
New in Reloaded
Bold terrain are only available in DLC packs.
In the in-game shop the player can buy stuff like hats, forts, gravestones and extra campaign levels. Coins can be earned by completing the tutorials and the normal campaign.
Landscape Editor
With the landscape editor, the player can create his/her very own maps. These maps can be shared with other players in ranked or private matches.
Just like in earlier Worms games, it is possible to customize and create teams. A team consists of four worms in Worms Reloaded.
Team Setup
The player may customize speech, control (controlled by human or AI), personality (seven different personalities available for CPU controlled team, like hard and very hard) and a fort can be chosen.
Team Appearance
Hats, skins, gravestones, victory dances, titles, custom HUD and particle set can be chosen.
Team and Worm Names
You can customize the team's name and worms' names here.
Game Styles
Various game styles can be created and edited.
Main article: Worms Reloaded/Achievements
Worms Reloaded includes 61 Steam achievements. These achievements do not unlock anything within the game.
Main article: Worms Reloaded/DLC
Main article: Worms Reloaded/Patches
Worms Reloaded has received many patches since it was released, and Team17 has stated that they are going to support Worms Reloaded constantly by listening to fans. As of December 19, 2011 a new patch was made that includes 2 weapons from Worms Armageddon, and a new landscape that is similar to Worms Crazy Golf (Britannia).
Team17 set up a competition on October 5th. As the name states, fans can support content that will be released for free.
Worms Reloaded New Features Trailer (HD)
New Features Trailer
Worms Reloaded on Steam
Worms Reloaded & Worms 2: Armageddon on Humble Store
Worms (series)
2D variants
Worms (1995) • Worms Reinforcements • Worms and Reinforcements United • Worms: The Directors Cut
Worms 2 • Worms Armageddon • Worms World Party (Remastered)
Spin-Offs: Worms Pinball • Worms Blast • Worms (2003) • Worms Golf • Worms (2006)
Third Generation
Worms Open Warfare • Worms (2007) • Worms Open Warfare 2 • Worms: A Space Oddity • Worms 2: Armageddon • Worms Reloaded • Worms Battle Islands
Spin-Offs: Worms Crazy Golf • Worms (Facebook) • Worms (2010)
Fourth Generation
Worms Revolution • Worms Clan Wars • Worms 3 • Worms Battlegrounds • Worms W.M.D
Spin-Offs: Flockers
Worms 3D • Worms Forts: Under Siege • Worms 4: Mayhem • Worms: Ultimate Mayhem
Spin-Offs: Worms Battle Rally (cancelled)
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Posted at 16:01h in Awards	by	Amy Barratt-Boyes
Our not-yet-released 2020 Santolin 'Gladysdale' Chardonnay has been awarded GOLD and 95+ points at these three shows in the past week, and we're pretty bloody stoked…
The jewel in our crown is the 96 points it scored at the James Halliday Australian Chardonnay & Cabernet Challenge. This is an event that celebrates the world's most popular two varieties and Australia's outstanding regional diversity. It is one of the most prominent wine awards in the country. Our Chardonnay came runner-up in the Yarra Valley category, being pipped at the post by Yarra Yering, who scored 97 points.
Next up, it won a GOLD medal and scored 95 points at the Melbourne Royal Wine Awards, one of Australia's oldest and most respected wine shows recognising and rewarding excellence in Australian winemaking. It was one of only two Yarra Valley chardonnays awarded a gold medal.
It also impressed the judges on our home turf, with the Yarra Valley Wine Show awarding it a GOLD medal and scoring it 95 points as well.
The 2020 vintage was one of the best we've had here in the Yarra Valley in recent times and despite all the challenges 2020 threw at us, we're stoked to see all the hard yards have paid off.
Finally, we can wave goodbye to 2021, a year that seemed it would never end at times – and do so on a high.
~ Rebecca
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Marines threaten to revoke benefits of troops who refuse vaccine
Jazz Shaw 2:31 PM on August 24, 2021
(Australian Broadcasting Corporation via AP)
They are the United States Marines. Among all of the men and women serving the United States in uniform, they are commonly regarded as the toughest and the ones most frequently called to put it all on the front line. They are, plain and simple, generally seen as heroes. But if they return to base and decline to receive the COVID vaccination, they will find themselves booted out of the service under other than honorable circumstances and potentially have all of their accrued benefits reduced or eliminated. Or at least that's the indication suggested in an internal memo published at the Free Beacon this week.
Marines will lose their pensions, tuition assistance, and access to the G.I. bill, along with other military benefits, if they refuse the COVID-19 vaccination, according to internal emails reviewed by the Washington Free Beacon.
An Aug. 18 email from Col. Teague Pastel, a commanding officer at the Marine Barracks in Washington, D.C., told colleagues that although "vaccines are still voluntary," the military believes "they will become mandatory in the near future." The penalties for refusing the coronavirus vaccination, Pastel wrote, should be in line with others for insubordination. Those penalties include "administration separation," a demerit in the Marine's personal file, as well as the forfeiture of various retirement and financial benefits.
"Please continue engaging with our troops on the importance of vaccinating, and stress that it is still voluntary at this time. However, once the vaccine becomes mandatory they need to be prepared to separate and potentially lose benefits," Pastel's email reads. "If the Marines are not willing to lose the benefits then they should just get the vaccine now."
Would this apply only to the Marines or all of the branches? This memo may have come from a USMC commanding officer, but there are very few rules that are exclusive to just one branch. If they're going to do this it will likely be applied across the board.
So can they really do that? The short answer is, of course they can. All five of our branches of service operate under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, not the normal laws and constitutional rights that apply to civilians. You sign away a significant portion of your rights when you enlist. Your superiors can order you to do virtually anything short of killing yourself.
Of course, you can refuse to obey any order you wish. But there are consequences for making that decision. Relatively minor incidents will be handled locally, and the refusal of a single order would be treated as insubordination (if any charge is brought) and it generally won't see you going to court marshal or being discharged. That's what makes this memo sound so out of touch with the realities of military life. If a service member with an otherwise spotless record refuses a single order, a reduction in paygrade, administrative discharge, and the cancellation of their benefits would be a grossly excessive penalty.
The loss of benefits is probably the biggest threat of all. Believe me, while the pay is definitely better than when I enlisted, nobody joins the military to get wealthy. But if you stay in long enough to qualify for full benefits, it can be a great foundation to set you up for the rest of your life, particularly if you go on to a civilian profession and retire from that as well. (They're known as "double dippers.")
I'm not personally aware of anyone who ever refused the avalanche of vaccinations we received when I was in the service. Prior to a deployment overseas, we were jabbed so many times you couldn't lift your arm for days. It was just part of the job. But this is a brand new disease and a brand new type of vaccine technology, so it's likely that some in the military have questions about it just as many civilians do. Apparently not that many, though, because the Marines report that 74% of their troops have received at least one dose of a vaccine. (The Army has the most hesitancy, coming in at 50% vaccinated.)
Again, the military can do pretty much whatever they like in the end, but it's hard not to suspect that this decision is coming from the political end of the spectrum rather than the military itself. If punishment under the UCMJ is supposed to be anything it should be evenly applied. Taking someone accused of a relatively minor offense like a single charge of insubordination and meting out a punishment more akin to what they would get for setting the barracks on fire and blowing up their commanding officer's car just seems wrong.
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Hope Hicks stopped 155 times by White House lawyers from answering lawmakers' questions
House Democrats made public the transcript of the former Trump aide's congressional testimony this week behind closed doors.
Former White House communications director Hope Hicks attends a closed-door interview with the House Judiciary Committee on June 19, 2019.Pablo Martinez Monsivais / AP
June 20, 2019, 10:43 PM UTC / Updated June 21, 2019, 1:35 AM UTC
By Rebecca Shabad
WASHINGTON — Lawyers for the Trump administration blocked Hope Hicks, a former top aide to President Donald Trump, from answering questions posed by lawmakers 155 times during her closed-door interview Wednesday on Capitol Hill this week, according to Democrats who released a transcript of the session Thursday evening.
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., released the 273-page transcript a day after Hicks testified for roughly seven hours before his committee as part of the panel's investigation into possible obstruction of justice by the president.
Hicks, 30, was accompanied by two private attorneys, three lawyers from the White House and a lawyer from the Department of Justice, Nadler said.
During the interview, Rep. Ted Deutch, D-Fla., asked Hicks about Trump's effort to push former White House counsel Don McGahn to remove special counsel Robert Mueller from the Russia investigation.
"On the evening of June 14th, 2017, The Washington Post reported the special counsel was investigating the President's conduct for possible obstruction of justice. Were there any discussions that took place with the President about his refusal to cooperate with the special counsel on obstruction-of-justice claims?" Deutch asked.
"Objection," said White House attorney Michael Purpura.
Deutch continued, "Were you in any meetings where there were any discussions with the President of the United States about his refusal to answer any questions about obstruction of justice?"
"Objection," Purpura said again.
Hope Hicks tells Congress Trump was 'serious' about accepting foreign interference
There were a number of similarly made objections by the lawyers throughout the interview, such as when Democrats asked Hicks about the recusal of Attorney General Jeff Sessions from the Russia probe and the firing of James Comey as FBI director, Democrats said, pointing to the transcript.
Democrats said that White House lawyers even prevented Hicks from sharing where her desk was in the West Wing in relation to the Oval Office, citing their claim of her immunity when discussing her time working in the White House.
"I'm going to object here, Mr. Chairman," her lawyer said when Nadler asked about the location of her White House office.
During the interview, Hicks was also asked by Rep. David Cicilline, D-R.I., whether the Trump campaign was "happy" about the WikiLeaks release of hacked information from Hillary Clinton's campaign.
"I think that "happy" is not — I don't think that's a fair characterization. I think 'relief that we weren't the only campaign with issues' is more accurate," Hicks said.
She also said that she would not accept information from a foreign government today and that she would report such an offer to the FBI if she "felt it was legitimate enough to have our law enforcement dedicate their time to it, sure."
One question referenced the recent interview Trump did with ABC News in which he said he would take information about a political opponent from a foreign adversary.
Hicks was asked if she thought his comments were a joke. "I don't know. I have not discussed that remark with the president," she said. "I didn't — I didn't see the entire interview, so I saw the clip you're referencing. I don't know if there was additional context. I don't think that was a joke, based on what I saw."
Asked about the extent of the contacts between the Trump campaign and Russia and the number of contacts made, Hicks said, "I think someone mentioned upwards of 100 earlier today. I don't know if that's accurate or if that's an accurate recollection." She added that she was "very surprised" to learn that fact, because she "wasn't aware of any contacts during my time on the campaign."
Rep. Doug Collins, R-Ga., the top Republican on the panel, said after the transcript's release Thursday that Congress had learned nothing new from Hicks's testimony.
"Ms. Hicks testified there was no collusion. She noted clearly when Democrats mischaracterized her words, and ultimately, Ms. Hicks testified she doesn't believe she provided any new information that she hadn't already provided to multiple different bodies investigating the president," Collins said in a statement. "If Chairman Nadler were truly interested in gathering new facts, he would issue a subpoena to Robert Mueller, since no privileges or immunities would apply to his appearance or testimony, and Congress has yet to hear from him."
Nadler has said he has not ruled out issuing a subpoena for testimony from the former special counsel.
Hicks previously served as White House communications director and the White House director of strategic communications after a stint as a senior aide on Trump's 2016 campaign.
The White House directed Hicks and another former White House aide this month not to hand over any documents to the House Judiciary Committee related to their time at the White House.
Rebecca Shabad is a congressional reporter for NBC News, based in Washington.
Alex Moe and Mike Memoli contributed.


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Murray in Australian Open final against Djokovic
John Pye, The Associated Press
MELBOURNE, Australia – Andy Murray doesn't have to worry about Roger Federer or Rafael Nadal this time. He is hardly in the clear, however, as he goes for his first major title.
Murray won his Australian Open semifinal, defeating David Ferrer 4-6, 7-6 (2), 6-1, 7-6 (2). Next in line is 2008 champion and longtime friend Novak Djokovic in Sunday's final.
There is also, of course, there's that long, long British drought. Fred Perry was the last British man to win a one of the four majors – way back in 1936. More than 270 Grand Slam tournaments have been contested in almost 75 years since Perry's victory, when Britain had a King and an empire.
"First of all, it's more like a personal dream or a personal goal of mine," Murray said. "The historical thing, it's not something that I've thought about that much, but it's something that obviously for me personally I want to try and win. But I also don't want to get myself so amped up that I play a stinker of a match."
On the women's side, there will be a first-time Australian Open winner. Kim Clijsters goes for her fourth Grand Slam title Saturday, but first outside the United States. She takes on China's Li Na, who can become the first Asian to win a Grand Slam tournament.
Li already has broken new ground as the first Chinese to reach a Grand Slam singles final. Now she is hoping to go one better after eliminating top-ranked Caroline Wozniacki in the semifinals.
The top-ranked women's team of Gisela Dulko of Argentina and Flavia Pennetta of Italy rallied from a set and 4-1 down to win the doubles final over Victoria Azarenka of Belarus and Maria Kirilenko of Russia 2-6, 7-5, 6-1.
In beating the seventh-seeded Ferrer, Murray was facing his first top 10 opponent this year at Melbourne Park. Ferrer ousted Nadal in straight sets in the quarterfinal, although his fellow Spaniard was hobbled by an injured left leg when his pursuit of a fourth consecutive Grand Slam title evaporated.
Murray was leading Nadal by two sets and a break last year when the Spaniard retired with an injured knee. Then he lost the final in straight sets to Federer, the weight of expectations too great.
"If you go in thinking 'Yeah, no one's won for 60 years, I might never get another chance … " Murray said. "I'm going to make the most of the opportunity, for sure. But I also need to make sure I'm relaxed and calm on the court. I don't want to get myself sort of too worked up."
Murray has twice been in this position, losing both the 2009 U.S. Open final and last year's Australian Open in straight sets to Federer. Djokovic dropped Federer 7-6 (3), 7-5, 6-4 in the semis in Melbourne, the same round in which he beat the Swiss star in 2008. It also backed up his victory over Federer in the last U.S. Open semifinals.
Murray is hoping two fresh faces in the final will be good for tennis. Federer and Nadal combined to win 21 of the previous 23 majors. Djokovic's victory over Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in Australia in 2008 was the only final in that span that didn't feature one of the top two players.
Djokovic and Murray have known each other since their early teens – both are 23, their birthdays a week apart. But they have never met in a major.
"We've always been like 3 and 4 the last few years. We've always been on different halves of the draw in every tournament we've played." Murray said. "So we practice a lot together. We get on well together. We're good friends. You know, so in terms of a rivalry, I think this will be the start. Well, I hope it's the start of us playing each other in big matches."
Murray will get a day off to think about how he can improve on last year's performance.
"I'm sure I'll deal with everything better than I have done in the past on Sunday," he said. "I think last year was better than the one before, and I hope this one is going to be better than last year."
Djokovic leads their head-to-heads 4-3. Murray, however, has won the last three – all on hardcourts.
"I think experiencewise we're similar … You know, we're good friends, we practice a lot together … so there won't be any secrets with our games," Murray said. "But it's going to be a brutal match, I think."
After two weeks of unseasonable cool weather, forecasters predict a 104-degree scorcher Sunday. Djokovic has struggled with sweltering conditions in past majors, but he is confident in knowing neither Federer nor Nadal is around.
"On one side it's good for the sport to have more players being able to win against Federer and Nadal," he said. "All the credit to them what they have done in last five, six years. They've been very dominant and just a great example of champions. Now these things are changing a little bit, so from that perspective it's good for the sport."
Djokovic drew satisfaction from his victory over Federer.
"I've been playing my best tennis in this tournament," he said. "You know, this is the only Grand Slam I won, and again, this year I've been playing great, losing only a set before finals. That shows that this surface is really suitable to my game."
Besides, he said, he's a different player from the one in 2008.
"Physically, I'm stronger," he said. "I was a 20-year-old kid hitting as hard as he can with closed eyes and everything was going in back then. It was great. Felt great. Then I, over the years, I faced some situations that I never faced before – pressure of defending Grand Slams and things like that. You grow up. You get this knowledge and the necessary experience. You know, you just have to accept that as a good school, and move on. That's what I did."
So he's hoping to teach his old friend Murray a thing or two he picked up along the way.
"I think we reconnected again and become a bit closer. It's nice to see somebody that you grew up with. We played under 12, under 10, under 14. We grew up together. We basically made a breakthrough to top 100 more or less at the same time.
"It's nice to see somebody doing well, the person who was your longtime friend," he said. But, he added: "We're both professionals. Of course, we haven't played for a very long time. … Going to be interesting."


"Hey, hon! I almost didn't make it to work today," Phil casually announced as he walked in the door Thursday evening.
It has been drilled into us from the moment of our arrival – relationships are important in Kenya. Get to know the guards at the airport entrance, at the malls, at your neighborhood. Be friendly and talk to them. We've taken that advice seriously, and on Thursday morning, Phil reaped the benefits!
As he drove into the airport entrance, which is always manned by police officers, one of them he didn't know stopped him. Asked him to pull over. Never a good sign. He asked for his driver's license and insurance papers. He wasn't happy with the International Driver's License Phil had. Well, we've been waiting a long time to get all our resident documents – and the last piece is the Kenyan driver's license – which is in the works and should be ready for pick up any day. But the police officer wasn't listening to Phil.
The officer was determined, and insisted that Phil needed to go to court. "The judge will decide what to do with you." He then hopped into the car with Phil, fulling intending to take him to the courthouse (or possibly hoping for a bribe). That's how the officers handle traffic violations – they get in your car and you drive them to the police station, whether or not they are really supposed to.
The accusing officer, a little dejected, got out of the car. Phil said thank you, then the officer stretched out his hand and said, "My name is James." Go figure.
Perhaps it's another relationship in the making. Although one Phil will pursue AFTER we get our Kenyan licenses! Meanwhile, we'll keep chatting with the guards and building friendships. You never know when they might come to the rescue again!
Two of our favorite guards in our neighborhood, Stephen and Sharon.


Washington State Patrol issued a media release a couple of weeks ago to alert drivers that Washington State Troopers will be out in force. Increased patrols have been in place since August 19, and will run through Sept 5. This is timed with Labor Day weekend, which is one of the deadliest times of the year around the country. Labor Day weekend sees heightened rates of drunk-driving fatalities nationwide. The presence of the extra patrols are part of the national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Campaign and Washington's Target Zero campaign, aiming to end traffic deaths and serious injuries in Washington by 2030. Please see the media release for further information, including drunk-driving statistics from 2015.
In Seattle, a designated DUI Squad is on hand. Officers go through training to become Drug Recognition Experts. They are on call to respond to serious collisions and to assist in evaluating the impairment of drivers. The Squad will undoubtedly be out in force this Labor Day weekend.


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Once-in-a-Generation Storm Could Affect 200M Americans
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By Jay Clemons | Wednesday, 21 December 2022 09:33 PM EST
The winter warnings or watches connected to the so-called bomb cyclone storm now have a reported reach of approximately 200 million Americans, according to an update from Axios.
Various weather reports speculate the storm will comprise "arctic cold front dives" from Canada, howling winds, large snow drifts, and rising tides (in warmer spots) — covering the Pacific Northwest, the Midwest, East Coast, and extending across the Plains and to the Deep South and Gulf Coast regions.
"This is not your ordinary cold front," according to a recent bulletin from the National Weather Service.
It's still early on the storm's overall potential. However, the NWS said that Montana, Nebraska, Wyoming, Colorado, North Dakota, and South Dakota are already experiencing cold blasts of arctic air.
Some forecasters have described the event as a once-in-a-generation storm.
Here are three prime examples of the havoc taking place:
For the city of Dillon, Montana, located in the southwestern corner of the state, temperatures reportedly plunged by more than 26 degrees in a three-minute span — after a harsh cold front passed through the area.
In Casper, Wyoming, the temperature reportedly dropped 43 degrees in a 30-minute span on Wednesday.
And in Birmingham, Alabama, which has had an NWS forecast center since 2006, the office declared its first-ever "wind chill warning" to the masses living in the state.
A "bomb cyclone" is a fast-moving storm that also produces atmospheric pressure drops of at least 24 millibars over a 24-hour period, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
"A bomb cyclone occurs when atmospheric pressure at the center of the cyclone drops rapidly. In order to approximately qualify, the pressure needs to drop about 1 [millibar], or more, every hour over a 24-hour period," John Moore, a public affairs specialist and meteorologist for the National Weather Service, told CBS News.
"This can happen when a cold air mass collides with a warm air mass, such as air over warm ocean waters," NOAA added.
According to reports, the major storm will likely remain powerful at least through Friday. There could also be 40-plus mph winds for thousands of miles.
For those occupying the warm side of the storm, there are already expectations of "powerful southerly winds and high astronomic tides," which could lead to extensive coastal flooding along the East Coast, according to NOAA.
'Major' Winter Storm to Hit US This Week, Federal Agency Warns
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