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Builders can steer buyers toward a generator tailored to their needs and budget. Here are the features that matter most.
A recent study by Global Market Insights predicts steady growth in standby generators over the next five years. It attributes that demand, in part, to the increasing frequency and severity of storms, growing consumer awareness of how to protect themselves from power outages, and improvements in generator performance and affordability. For builders, this is an opportunity to talk to customers about further increasing their homes’ resilience while rolling the cost into a construction loan.
While a standby generator inherently brings peace of mind, builders can guide customers to features that provide the most confidence for their particular home. One variable is air-cooled versus liquid-cooled equipment. Liquid-cooled units are more robust and built for harsh conditions and longer outages, says Rusty Mills, marketing manager at Clifford Power Systems, headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma. They can cost twice as much as a similarly sized air-cooled model. Built like a car engine, a typical liquid-cooled generator will run continuously for several days without needing to be shut down and oiled.
A standby generator installation by Clifford Power Systems.
An air-cooled unit, on the other hand, requires the homeowner to let it cool down every 24 hours and add a bit of oil if it’s running during an extended outage, says Isack Merenfeld, general manager at the Generator Supercenter of Miami. “You choose a liquid-cooled unit if someone has a medical condition or the client is an older couple who cannot add oil by themselves,” Merenfeld says. A house over 4,000 square feet that runs multiple air conditioners also may need a liquid-cooled unit. “Air-cooled models have 7–22 kilowatts of power, while liquid-cooled generators go up to about 70 kilowatts for residential use,” he says.
Another key consideration is fuel type. Mills says, “One of the myths is that diesel is the most reliable fuel source for standby generators, but the most common field issue we see is fuel instability.” Diesel fuel is stable only for about six months because it can have contaminants and starts to break down. Propane is the better choice because it is stable, he says, and having on-site fuel storage that’s adequate for a long outage also helps homeowners feel prepared. “Someone with a propane generator probably has a pretty good-size tank because they’re using propane for other things; the tank is sized to sustain a longer outage than a diesel generator with a 24-hour fuel tank,” Mills says, adding that a fully loaded 20-kilowatt generator consumes approximately 3 1/2 gallons of propane per hour.
Jacques Benhamu, project manager with Conkreta, a Miami builder of $2 million–$5 million custom homes, says 90 percent of his customers ask for a generator. During design, the MEP contractor plans for an electrical panel sized to run a requested generator, though the specs and installation are outsourced just before landscaping goes in. “I prefer that the generator company do the entire permit and electrical,” Benhamu says. Other Miami builders, such as Mike Cogdill of Cogdill Builders of Florida, sub out the work to an electrician. Cogdill, whose homes cost $300,000 and up, says about 10 percent of his customers ask for a generator.
With most standby systems ranging in price from $9,500 to $22,000, plus $400—$550 per year for service and monitoring, according to Merenfeld, it’s no wonder they’re more common in high-end homes. However, that may be changing, too. Today’s generator systems have budget-conscious “smart modules” that allow homeowners to purchase a smaller unit than the house’s load calculation calls for without fear it will fail if it’s accidentally overloaded. This “load shed” technology allows generators to automatically shut down appliances that aren’t priority. “It’s been around for about five years but continues to evolve,” Mills says.
Smart, affordable generator systems, combined with reliable access to clean-burning propane, should become increasingly attractive to a wider range of homeowners in the coming years.
Lead photo: High-end Miami custom builder Conkreta installs generators for about 90 percent of its customers.


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Our alternative nursery school is a small lively program for children ages three to four years old. Our preschool program which includes classroom learning, creative expression and full body gymnastic experience, builds the children’s community and develops their problem solving and socialization skills.
Meaningfully integrated into this 2-3 day nursery program are the underpinnings of formal preschool learning. Children “read” the job chart and contribute at meeting time. Clean-up and snack times are important aspects of each preschooler’s day, as are small field trips and outdoor play.
In the nursery program, we foster mathematical thinking through block building, puzzles and patterning activities. Large and small art activities, such as painting, clay, collage and paper construction, spark new interest in color and texture. Water, sand play and cooking are springboards for scientific exploration and allow children to ask questions, experiment and hypothesize. Language and literacy grow naturally from rich nursery and preschool experience. Children can pretend together, respond to stories, listen for rhymes and match letters to sounds.
Parents have said that Discovery’s program is a fun and welcoming first introduction to nursery school. Practically Preschool is just right for parents that do not want a five day nursery school experience, for parents looking for an intermediary year before public pre-k and for parents that are looking to supplement their child’s part time school schedule.
This Friday option extends children’s Practically Preschool experience through an optional third school day. Here, youngsters engage in gym, theater and science fun.
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This question/topic is primarily aimed at my friends 'across the pond' because you seem to do far more wet weather riding than we do here in the states and I believe that your riding gear is better because of it. I ride year-round whether it be touring or commuting to and from work and while I have a great summer riding suit, I struggle to find a truely waterproof suit for the remaining three seasons when the weather turns cool/cold. I have a one piece Tourmaster Centurion for when it's really cold and a two piece Aerostich suit for the Spring and Fall. When it rains, I wear a one piece Motorrad rain suit as over gear but have yet to find something that allows me to remain completely dry. I always tend to get a wet crotch regardless of which bike I'm riding. I own several bikes but my primary ride is a 15' RT and my secondary is a Honda CRF250L for when the roads are snow covered and/or icy. I do own a small truck but I only use that to haul my track bike. Otherwise, I despise four-wheeled vehicles and would rather arrive at my destination completely soaked than by means of a car or truck. Anyway, enough of that rant and back to my issue. I would like to hear your opinion on what suits or gear that you use to keep dry when riding in the rain. I bought the Aerostich suit because I thought it would be the save-all and would keep me dry for my one hour (round trip) commute to work but I've been proven wrong. I wear the rain suit over my riding suit but still manage to get wet. Fortunately, all of my friends/co-workers know me well enough to realize that this is a motorcycle gear issue and not an anatomical issue but it would still be nice to walk into the office without looking like I'm in dire need of medical attention. Please pass along your thoughts and what gear that you have found that keeps you dry. If getting wet is just the inevitable monster of riding a motorcycle than I will just keep fighting it but, in today's world, I can't help but believe that there's some piece of kit out there that truely is waterproof. Thanks in advance and safe riding!
Kickten, in my youth, many many years ago, I suffered the same as you, but since returning to biking, about 20years ago I have only had 2 outfits and both were, are, complately waterproof.
The first was a textile two-piece from J&S Accessories at Northwich. The second some 8 years ago was another textle two-piece from Hein Gericke.
Can't speak for any other makes but the people I rode/ride with don't get wet. So it must be something that is supplied to the states.
I ride all year round but my commute is only about 45 to 60 minutes each way dependent on traffic so I have not tested my kit on longer journeys.
I had a Revit all-in-one suit that leaked after about 10 months, replaced under warranty, and the second suit also started leaking after about 10 months, full refund given as Revit said that they did not expect their kit to used day in day out. I note that they no longer sell that product.
I then tried the BMW all-in-one suit and that works well but after 2 years I have found (like you) that heavy rain results in a damp crotch (not due to my age honest!). I still use this suit daily and put up with the odd time I get to work with less than dry trousers.
I also have a two piece Rukka suit that is great, but the lesson I have learnt is that no matter which make you buy they will all leak after a certain amount of use. I suspect that regular reproofing particularly on the taped seam areas would extend the 100% waterproof time-frame.
Long story short, I do not think any make will remain 100% waterproof in heavy rain. If that is what you need and on long trips, you may need to wear an oversuit over your normal waterproofs, the sort of "plastic bag" type all-in-one oversuits that has zero protection just water protection.
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One question is do any of you follow manufacturers recommendations to reproof waterproofs one pieces, 2 pieces etc. I have a Truimph set from my Trophy days for winter riding and a pair of over trousers and with quite a few textiles and waterproofs suits you can can sprays of washing machine Nixmax solutions that you wash you kit in and leave to try.
Eventually all gear will start to leak, even the very top end stuff.
I used to use the BMW Streetguard 2 suit and after 7-8 years of riding in all weathers the trousers started to leak. The jacket was replaced a couple of years previously, with a Klim Badlands. I am making do with over trousers until I replace them. The current contender is made by Rukka.
My opinion is use Gortex Pro (or equivalent) which is laminated to the fabric. It will cost the earth, but you will not get wet.
Going for the cheaper membrane option just reduces the working life of the garment. Also getting caught out in the rain, and no safe place to stop to add the liner, makes for a very uncomfortable ride.
Just pulled the trigger on a laminated Gore-Tex Pro Stadler. Obscenely expensive but gets good reviews. Apparently it's the suit of choice for the German police.
I saw a great review of Stadler vs Rukka. Both great suits, but they did say you need to have a better base layer during the winter with Stadler suits as the Germans apparently don't ride in the winter so much. There was nothing between the two suits, it all depended on fit, but Stadler was better vented for the summer.
I am sure you wil be impressed. I have the Airdraft Pro as a summer jacket. First class bit of kit.
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The Clark Fork offers excellent rainbow, cutthroat, and brown trout fishing only 100 miles East of Coeur d’Alene on I-90. The Clark Fork is known for holding fish in excess of 20 inches. North 40 Fly Shop is partnered with ROW Adventures who will be sure to put you in ideal locations with effective flies in order to make your trip a success. All guided trips are provided by licensed fly fishing guides.
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Shanon Duffy, of Taunton, was arrested this past weekend on Massachusetts Drunk Driving Charges following an early morning crash into a utility pole in Rehoboth. She was charged with Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol and Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle.
According to the Rehoboth Police Department, officers responded to a crash and discovered Duffy’s vehicle had crashed into a utility pole at Chestnut and Pleasant Streets. Police reported that Duffy did required medical attention following the crash and was taken to a nearby hospital.
Aside from the crash, there isn’t any other indication as to why Duffy was charged with OUI / DUI. Isn’t is possible that this was just an mere accident and alcohol wasn’t involved? Police officers are often too quick to judge and charge people with drunk driving.
In many of these types of DUI / OUI cases, particularly where there are no witnesses and the police weren’t themselves able to make any observations, it is often difficult for the prosecution to piece together a strong case.
It is therefore important that, before anyone charged with drunk driving or any similar type criminal offense, they contact and Consult With a Massachusetts DUI Lawyer so that their rights can be fully explained and their case can be properly evaluated.
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So i played this game a while back with a friend, havent played in a while but we both dont like the cod point system, 1 kill=1 point and you need like 4k for 1 gun, he just randomly got on the other day and it gave him 15k, i cant even earn a cod point cause no one plays sherkan for some reason, is their anyway i could get some to try some of the new guns?
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The first moments in a child’s life are priceless for any new parent, and digital technologies are making it easier than ever to capture, collate, and share these memories. This is how the digital scrapbook First Smile was born. With the goal to help parents safely preserve thousands of photos and videos of their children in chronological order, the app helps parents to share photos privately with close friends and family so they can stay up-to-date with the child’s developments, even if they are far apart.
Since its three Malaysian founders, all busy fathers themselves, launched the app in August 2015, the digital scrapbook has become a home to an active, ever-growing community with over three million memories uploaded by people to date.
While new joiners were given the option to log in with email or via Facebook, 62% of those who signed up to First Smile chose the simple path of Facebook Login. First Smile makes it easier to share memories by connecting people to their Facebook network via Facebook Login which resulted in 33% higher app launches. They also spent 22% more time in the app and uploaded 9% more memories.
As the app is still in its infancy, it is crucial for First Smile to make its user experience as easy to use as possible. By using Analytics for Apps to measure key metrics and trends such as active users, retention, and funnel conversion rate, First Smile can arm its team with actionable insights that help make the app more fun and intuitive to use.
For example, funnel analysis in Analytics for Apps allowed First Smile to easily create and visualize people's journeys and experiences within the platform. The team could view the performance of key funnels such as app installs to registration and install to photo uploaded. This allowed them to understand and optimize the conversion rate of key funnels in the app. As a result, First Smile saw a 37% increase of average photos uploaded by people and 2X increase in monthly uploaded photos. The in-app connections per baby also doubled, which drove a 20% improvement in consumer retention.
First Smile also used insights from Analytics for Apps to find the most relevant audiences to target for advertising. To do this the team first identified the most engaged users within the app and then created Lookalike Audiences, which are people who were similar to the top app users and therefore more likely to be interested in the app. This analytical approach to connecting with new potential customers helped First Smile make the most of its Facebook advertising campaigns.
First Smile is part of the global FbStart program that helps startups build and grow their apps. It gives them access to free partner tools and services such as MailChimp, Amazon AWS, and Dropbox, as well as in-person advice from experts.
The support First Smile has received through FbStart helped the team turn over a new leaf for its business by allowing product development to take center stage, with expert tips available when needed on how best Facebook can accelerate growth.
FbStart also gave First Smile access to a like-minded community of start-ups, and a program of networking events focusing on the latest trends and technical developments.
As First Smile continues to be the poster child of digital scrapbooks, the team is striving to uncover deeper insights to streamline and enhance in-app experiences and connect with new families around the world. With Facebook, the team can ensure it remains the top choice for parents to capture precious memories of their children and ensure these moments are kept safe and sound.
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Intex has pulled the wraps from Aqua Super which packs quiet a punch with 3GB of RAM and a HD screen at a price point of Rs 10,390. The Aqua Super comes in a bush finished back-cover which imparts a sleek and premium look to the device.
The Aqua Super offers a 5-inch FHD display and runs on a quad core MediaTek MT6735P processor clocked at 1.0GHz and a 3GB of RAM. The device is backed by a 2150mAh battery pack and runs on Android Lollipop 5.1. On the imaging front the Aqua Super is fitted with a 8-Megapixel primary sensor and a 2-Megapixel secondary sensor. That being said Intex seems to have cut the corners especially when it comes to the secondary camera.
The camera app comes with a slew of features including Face detection, Auto Scene detection, Self-Timer, Smile detection, face beauty, live photo, motion tracker. HDR and gestures. The smartphone also features a Smart Wake mode that allows one to access the features without actually unlocking the phone. Aqua Super also boasts of a Air Shuffle feature which lets users control the phone with simple gesture in the air.


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This document is the sixth volume in a series of eight "question and answer" booklets developed in Kyrgyzstan by UNICEF and the GTZ. Similar booklets have been initially developed by GTZ in Tanzania and then adapted to different countries. The present series consists of an adaptation to the needs and cultural context of Kyrgyzstan, based on a survey realized among Kyrgyz adolescents. It is designed to provide young people with the necessary knowledge to make healthy choices for themselves and their peers. The series contain basic facts about human physiology and reproduction, sexuality, prevention of unwanted pregnancies, HIV/STIs, drugs & alcohol. This sixth volume deals with 25 questions about contraception and sterility. Some of the questions asked are the following: "Which contraceptives exist for women, and for men?", "Do girls feel the condom?", "What is the cause of the infertility of some men and women?",... The answers vary on length but all provide clear and precise information on the matter.

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text: The perfect blend of old-school style and modern fashion. these infant's Tubular Invader Strap Trainers from adidas are a footwear essential. Paying a nod of respect to the '80s Invader Basketball kicks. the midfoot strap provides a futuristic feel. Built with a suede upper. the textile lining and rubber cupsole keep things comfortable. whilst a diamond embossed quarter panel adds subtle styling.

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Each summer the KBS LTER supports students to participate in the Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program, funded by the NSF. This is part of a larger undergraduate research program at KBS. Rick Moyer is majoring in environmental studies at Albright College. He wrote about his REU experience working with KBS LTER Postdoctoral Research Associate Ilya Gelfand in Phil Robertson’s lab.
Rick, his mentor Ilya, and Asia – an undergrad research intern – at the KBS Undergrad Research Symposium.
If you are ever offered a position at the Kellogg Biological Station, wipe all expectations from your mind and use that saved space to learn the game of euchre. When I received the email informing me that I had been accepted to conduct research at KBS, my mind raced with expectations, all of them wild. Coming to Michigan was the first time I had ever been on a plane, so I was nervous. All the Googling in the world can’t help you when you’ve spent virtually every night of your life laying your head in the exact same room in your mom’s house. I was scared to be working in a field that was not my own – I left the environmental sciences early in my education to delve deeper into the worlds of law and politics. The thought of spending three months knee-deep in discussions about “soil microbial pathways” and “diurnal nitrous oxide flux patterns” left me feeling so small, so pathetic. I tried to picture the people I’d be working with, but that image was no more comforting: a bunch of Urkel-esque characters came to mind, so enthused by conversations on the minutiae of biology and microscopes that they could barely find the time to breathe. My mentor for the summer, the man who interviewed me, certainly didn’t quell my fears either. His thick Israeli-Russian accented English was barely discernible during the interview – how was I supposed to not only learn about this field totally foreign to me, but then develop novel research about it, from a man who I could hardly understand? Expecting to spend over 400 hours in a lab poring over glorified dirt clods with a bunch of nerds at the behest of man whose demeanor is so overwhelming it might as well be its own person, I feared the worst possible scenario. If only I could travel back in time and warn myself that the seven (7) panic attacks I had in the 24 hours leading up to my arrival would all be for naught. Despite all my contrived nightmares, I expected that I would learn a lot this summer and return home with some life-changing experiences, and much to my relief I can honestly say, that was the only expectation that panned out.
Where to even begin? Perhaps the most important thing: the food. It was awesome, there was dessert at every meal (that’s right, breakfast too), and I will conceded that I definitely gained more than a few pounds – but moving on. In all seriousness, this summer was an absolute pleasure. My work environment was much less lab-y and much more middle-of-a-field-y, to my intense delight. Sure, the mosquitoes at dusk were hellishly persistent, but in my Argonautic pursuit of science and truth, I thrusted onward through the relentless swarms. My work soon became interesting when I realized the implications of my research; as my mentor explained, we may be contributing to a body of knowledge that eventually alters how the International Panel on Climate Change estimates greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture! Okay, that doesn’t sound as exciting as it did in my head, but that exclamation mark should have added some dramatic flair. I mean, nitrous oxide is a greenhouse gas 300 times as potent as carbon dioxide, that pesky molecule that threatens the existence of life on Earth – which has to be of some import to even the most science-adverse reader. Don’t get me wrong, taking hundreds of gas samples from dawn until well past dusk in the same thirty square-meter plot isn’t the most glamorous job, but you keep your head held high and focus on what it’s all for: the proud knowledge that you uncovered a piece of truth about how the world works and planted a flag with your name into it.
My experience at the Kellogg Biological Station this summer was one of incredible learning and development, as a student, an employee, and a person. As a scholar of environmental humanities, the prospect of being dropped into the world of hard sciences and forced to carve out my own little piece of reality was daunting. It turns out, however, that my education was not all so different from that of my peers, in that we were all there not because of our idiosyncratic passions, but because of our devotion to learning, our drive to succeed, our ardent resourcefulness. Though I have focused my education on history, philosophy, politics, and law, while my KBS peers chose rigorous paths of mathematics, engineering, and biology, my scientific achievements this summer were little different from theirs in both the quantity and quality of results. I recalled the methodology of inference and deduction from a political science class; academic poster design and public speaking from a computing class; use of library resources and citation criteria from an English class. Moreover, my ability to think critically, write effectively, and present my thoughts to various audiences in a way that is clear and meaningful, having been honed at college, proved an invaluable tool in my success at KBS. The bottom line is that your background doesn’t matter; so long as you are enthusiastic about the work you do and have a drive to achieve scientific greatness, you’ll produce quality research you can be proud of.
As I reflect on my time at KBS, I am struck by the impact that people had on my time there. You would think that moving halfway across the country for a job that dunks you in a heaping truckload of science for twelve weeks would make your work life your only life, but your job takes a surprising back seat in that experimental pickup, while a motley crew of peers, coworkers, and mentors takes the wheel and hurtles you through this estival adventure. Instead of grieving for the hours I’d waste in a lab with nothing but the whirl of a gas chromatograph to comfort me, I should have spent more time worrying about having so much fun that I completely forgot about the work, got fired, and wound up living in a tree (like the unemployable squirrel I so resemble). If ever you find yourself lucky enough to land a research position at KBS, don’t come because it pays well and looks good on your resume; that’s all too objective and quantifiable. The real allure is the invaluable chance to be a part of a community of people just like you, who will help you to develop in ways you’d never be able to expect – and the unexpected is oh-so wonderful.
Rick Moyer collecting gas samples from the LTER research site.


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If you give your air conditioner the care it deserves with regular cleaning and maintenance, you should enjoy a long and happy relationship free from problems. If you do notice the system behaving unusually though, it's important to call a licensed air conditioning technician right away, rather than trying to fix the problem yourself and potentially making things worse or putting yourself at risk.
Here are five common air conditioning problems that can affect the unit's performance and even cause permanent damage if they're not repaired quickly. You can minimise the risk of these faults occurring by having your air conditioner serviced regularly, especially before the hot weather arrives.
If no cold air is coming out of the unit, there could be a few explanations. One of the most common is that ice has formed inside, which should be visible when you lift the cover. Ice can form if you don't clean the filter regularly, which blocks the flow of air and hinders the unit's performance.
Switch off your air conditioner and wait for the ice to melt naturally, placing a bucket or towel underneath to collect the water. After the ice has melted, you should clean and dry or replace the filter. If your air conditioner freezes regularly, you should call in a technician to diagnose and fix the problem.
If your AC pipelines spring a leak, this will prevent the refrigerant from reaching where it's needed. The refrigerants used in air conditioning systems are expensive to replace and extremely damaging to the environment if they get into the air.
As soon as you spot a leak, you need to switch off the unit and call a technician to repair it as quickly as possible.
If the thermostat sensor develops a fault or gets knocked out of position, your air conditioner won't be able to regulate temperatures effectively. This can lead to uneven cooling or the unit constant cycling.
Replacing or moving the thermostat is a technical job that requires the expertise of a professional.
If your unit suddenly starts making loud banging noises, this usually means the fan belt has become dislodged. The motor bearings may also need to be replaced.
Switch off the unit and don't use the air conditioning again until a professional has had a chance to fix it, or you could make the damage worse.
Sometimes, it's easy to overlook the little things. One of the most common reasons air conditioners develop a fault is because the filters get clogged with dust and dirt. This also reduces their efficiency and will drive up your energy bills.
You should clean your filter (or replace it, in the case of disposable filters) at least once a month if you use your air conditioner regularly. If you have pets that shed a lot of hair, or there's a lot of dust entering from outside, you should do it even more often.
How can I prevent air conditioner problems?
When your new air conditioner is installed, you should arrange regular cleaning and servicing to make sure it's always operating at its peak and to reduce the chance of things going wrong.
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Please note that we accept international candidates for the short term programmes only.
How do I get an enrolment form?
If you are not enrolling online you can find a form in the back of our main course guide, pick one up from the Academy or email your enquiry to info@waterlooacademy.co.uk.
For information about payment of fees please see our http://waterlooacademy.co.uk/admissions/how-to-pay/ or email us on info@waterlooacademy.co.uk.


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Manicure Monday - You're Such a Budapest | gingerbread smiles.
Today I've decided to go for a nice simple manicure and use a polish called You're Such a Budapest from OPI's Euro Centrale collection.
OPI's Euro Centrale collection has been around since the beginning of this year and I have amassed nearly all of them(thanks to my generous boyfriend). The colours of this collection are so gorgeous that they look amazing as a collection and just as amazing separately on your nails.
I absolutely love this lilac colour as it is so simple and beautiful. It may be more of a spring colour than an autumn one but I think it's gorgeous.
What are your thoughts? Do you like it?!
Such a gorgeous shade! Love it!
Such a lovely Lilac! Loving some of OPI's pastels at the moment!


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Experience the Ultimate Bridal Event!!! Lots of giveaways throughout the day.
Come join us for a wedding show like no other! We are taking full advantage of the beautiful weather in March by hosting the show at the Monji Gardens utilizing their indoor and outdoor facilities. We will have entertainment, a fashion show, giveaways throughout the event, food and a non hosted bar. This is the ONLY indoor AND outdoor bridal event in Kern County. Come explore the newest wedding trends from a variety of professional vendors such as florists, photographers, Dj's, bakeries, caterers, bridal boutique's, men's tuxedo, photo booths and SO MUCH MORE! Don't miss the Live Fashion Show and Raffles! Seating is limited, so it is highly recommended that you purchase your ticket in advance.

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In 2017, Naxos Records celebrated its 30th anniversary. Founded in 1987 by Klaus Heymann, the label now boasts a catalogue of over 9,000 albums spanning every genre of classical music. This limited edition anniversary boxed set comprises thirty CDs spanning the wide range of the label's repertoire. Featuring releases from 1987 to 2016 and a host of stellar artists, every one of these discs has received critical acclaim and has contributed towards the huge success of Naxos: the world's largest independent classical record label.
Naxos was launched in 1987 as a budget classical CD label, offering CDs at the price of an LP when CDs cost about three times more than LPs. The focus was on recording the standard classical repertoire in state-of-the-art digital sound with outstanding, if unknown, artists and orchestras, initially mainly from Slovakia and Hungary. The parent company's existing rarity label, Marco Polo had been producing recordings in these two countries since 1982. Having recorded the most popular classical works, Naxos started to tackle complete cycles, beginning with the complete Haydn string quartets performed by the Kodály Quartet. This cycle was the first to bring the fledgling budget label international critical acclaim.
Once the label had established a reputation for sonic and artistic excellence it attracted interest from orchestras and artists in Western Europe and elsewhere.
Recording the complete works by all the most important composers became one of the missions of Naxos. From the beginning, the label established close relations with artists willing to commit to the Naxos mission. These became Naxos house artists, starting with Jenő Jandó, the prolific Hungarian pianist who made the first Naxos recording in 1986 and continues to record to this day. Others include the violinists Takako Nishizaki, Ilya Kaler, Henning Kraggerud and Tianwa Yang; the cellist Maria Kliegel; the guitarist Norbert Kraft; the pianist Idil Biret; and others. Naxos also established close relationships with many conductors and their orchestras - Antoni Wit with the Polish National Radio Symphony and the Warsaw Philharmonic; Marin Alsop with the Royal Scottish National, the Bournemouth Symphony, the Baltimore Symphony and the São Paulo State Symphony Orchestra; Helmut Müller-Brühl and his Cologne Chamber Orchestra; Leonard Slatkin with his Detroit Symphony and Lyon National Orchestra; Jun Märkl with the MDR Symphony and the Lyon National Orchestra; James Judd and the New Zealand Symphony; JoAnn Falletta and the Buffalo Philharmonic; our American hometown orchestra, the Nashville Symphony with Kenneth Schermerhorn and Giancarlo Guerrero; Kevin Mallon and his Aradia Ensemble; Gerard Schwarz and his Seattle Symphony; and many others.
Today, Naxos has a catalogue of over 9,000 titles and releases about 200 new titles per year, covering a wide range of often unique repertoire, recorded in more than 30 countries. The humble budget label has morphed into one of the most respected classical labels, regardless of price.
Parallel to the growth of the label, Naxos built a worldwide distribution and marketing infrastructure for its own and most other Independent classical labels. Naxos is also the industry leader in the digital presentation of classical music. In 1996, it made the complete catalogues of Naxos and Marco Polo available for streaming. In 2002, the company launched Naxos Music Library, the industry's first subscription streaming platform.
This 30th anniversary box offers a representative selection of landmark recordings from the label's history but is also a tribute to the artists and orchestras with whom the label is identified and who are identified with the label.

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Uruguay won its opening match at the World Cup for the first time in 48 years, getting an 89th-minute goal from defender Jose Gimenez in a victory over Egypt in Group A. Gimenez jumped in the area and headed home a free kick from Atletico Madrid teammate Diego Godin. It was the first time Uruguay won its opening match at the tournament since 1970, when it went on to reach the semifinals. Russia leads Group A on goal difference after beating Saudi Arabia 5-0 on Thursday in the tournament’s first match. Uruguay, which also has three points, is now second. Egypt forward Mohamed Salah was on the bench for his country’s first World Cup match since 1990 after injuring a shoulder while playing for Liverpool in last month’s Champions League final. Salah was the Premier League’s player of the season after scoring a league-leading 32 goals, with 44 in all competitions. He left the Champions League final in tears on May 26 after he was injured during a collision with Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos. At the other end, Uruguay strikers Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani missed their chances. Suarez failed to beat Egypt goalkeeper Mohamed El Shennawy in two one-on-one situations and Cavani hit the post from a free kick two minutes from the end. Egypt, which had zero corner kicks in the match, has yet to win a World Cup game. It managed two draws at the 1990 tournament and left empty handed in 1934.
Aziz Bouhaddouz headed a free kick into his own net in the fifth minute of injury time to gift Iran a victory over Morocco at the World Cup. Only on the field as a 77th-minute substitute, the Morocco striker dived to reach a curling cross from the left but headed the ball past goalkeeper Monir El Kajoui. There was an explosion of joy among the Iran squad, with coaching staff and substitutes sprinting onto the field and jumping for joy. It was Iran’s second win in 13 matches at the World Cup, and Asia’s first since the 2010 tournament in South Africa. With Spain and Portugal the other teams in Group B, Friday’s match in St. Petersburg was regarded as a must-win game for the two outsiders.
Cristiano Ronaldo completed a hat trick with a perfectly taken free kick in the 88th minute to give Portugal a draw against Spain at the World Cup. Ronaldo had twice given Portugal the lead with first-half goals, but Diego Costa equalized for Spain with a goal in each half. Nacho Fernandez then put 2010 champions ahead with a one-timer from outside the area in the Group B match. Spain looked to have successfully overcome its dramatic coaching change one the eve of the tournament but Ronaldo curled a late shot over the wall to force the draw. Ronaldo’s opening goal from the penalty spot allowed him to become the fourth player to score in four World Cups, joining Pele, Miroslav Klose and Uwe Seeler. His second goal came after a blunder by Spain goalkeeper David de Gea, who let the ball bounce off his hands and into the net.


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Aveda Be Curly Conditioner (Sequim near Dungeness Spit) - trash nothing!
Aveda Be Curly conditioner - four 6.7oz. tubes. Pick up near Dungeness Spit.


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Pick up soccer group meeting at Rivers Edge. Anyone and all skill levels welcome. No slide tackling. Bring a white and dark shirt. I will bring two small goals. Bring a soccer ball if possible. I just moved here and have struggled to find pick up adult soccer. Used to play every Saturday in Charlotte and would like to get it started here! Just show up and play! Meet at open field towards the South Sixteen apartments (this will vary based on availability). Starts at 10am!
Pick up soccer group meeting at Rivers Edge. Anyone and all skill levels welcome. No slide tackling. Bring a white and dark shirt. I will bring two small goals. Bring a soccer ball if possible. I just moved here and have struggled to find pick up adult soccer. Used to play every Saturday in Charlotte and would like to get it started here! Just show up and play! Meet at open field towards the South Sixteen apartments (this will vary based on availability). Starts at 10am! The best parking lot is the one nearest the tennis courts.


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According to Open Secrets, which tracks industry lobbying, "the pharmaceutical industry as a whole spent $69.6 million on lobbying in the first three months" of 2012 (see "Pharma, Utilities and Big Ag Lead Lobbying in 2012"). Included in that category are "Health products" other than Rx medicines. Looking at just "Pharmaceutical Manufacturers" (including PhRMA, the drug industry's U.S. trade association), the total lobbying spend in the first quarter of 2012 was $48.1 million.
Annual pharmaceutical lobbying -- as measured in dollars -- increased more or less steadily since 1998, but peaked in 2009 at $186.1 million. If the spending in 2012 continues at the pace of the first three months, the pharmaceutical industry will spend approximately $192.4 million in lobbying for the year (see chart; the 2012 bar is projected as 4 X Q1).
Open Secrets contends that the pharmaceutical industry is "clearly focused on protecting the existing provisions of Medicare Part D, which subsidizes the cost of drugs. Critics in Congress have targeted the program for its huge cost, and some want it to be more transparent about how reimbursements are set. Also at issue," says Open Secrets, "is whether the government should be able to negotiate drug prices with the companies, something that is currently prohibited."
The pharmaceutical industry is keen on preventing changes to Medicare -- especially changes that would allow the government to negotiate prices. Back in October, 2011, the Campaign for Modern Medicines (@Modernmeds) and Eli Lilly & Company (@LillyPad) hosted at least one Tweetchat on Medicare Part D to "help raise awareness on the value of the current system, and to learn how to prevent potential changes to it" (see "More Pharma Twitter Chats: Medicare is Topic" and "Was Lilly's #mmeds Twitter Chat a Discussion or a Press Conference?").
Although it is difficult to link lobbying spending with specific bills in Congress, the drug industry -- especially through PhRMA -- is also lobbying hard to get a favorable PFUFA (FDA funding) bill passed (see, for example, "Angry PhRMA, Level 1: PDUFA").
It seems that the drug industry was intent on getting Republicans elected in 2000 and 2002 and when that was accomplished, they cut back and reaped the benefits of the status quo, or as some would say the "do nothing" Congress.

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Like all Christians, members of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church (PBCC) are empowered by the Holy Bible, but unlike others we are not always well understood.
We’ve built this website to tell people about our beliefs and values, our fellowship, and the many ways we engage with our local and global communities.
We want to address some of the myths that exist about us, but which are not true. For example, we don’t recruit members to our Church. Most, but not all, of our members are born into our Church.
Many members of our Church own and manage their family businesses. They pay their taxes, employ thousands of professionals and other employees, and contribute to the communities in which they live and work.
We use the latest technology in our schools where our children are educated.
Members volunteer their time to run our international charity, The Rapid Relief Team which provides food and drink to emergency services in times of disaster, the homeless, youth and those with disability. This is free of charge and paid for by Community members.
We are a Church built on values that all Australians embrace – family, giving back and helping those who are less fortunate.
We encourage you to have a look around our website. If you have any questions, please get in touch.
Like all Christians, members of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church are empowered by the Holy Bible, but unlike others we are not always well understood. We have established this website to tell you more about us – our beliefs and values, our fellowship, and the many ways we engage with our local and global communities.


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Every game needs a face. An ambassador to lift it from the screen and give it the kind of intrinsic value that makes us fall in love. When Overwatch was in its infancy, its faithful followers needed somewhere to go to keep their Overwatch-famished eyes satisfied. And they found that in a bird.
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We drove back into Nottingham, through the estates of Bilborough, and found St Martin of Tours church. To quote the HODs paperwork, “St Martin’s Road is a cul de sac opposite the police station on Strelley Road. The church is at the end of St Martin’s Road.” Grid ref is SK 520418. They have obviously had a lot of money from the HLF for their “Hidden Treasures” project, and have spent some of it on an excellent website, more on a lovely little book, Hidden Treasures: A Labour of Love, edited by Cathy Grindrod, and a colour leaflet – lovely too that church website, facebook and twitter are included. For those of us doing MAs in Public History and Heritage, Grindrod’s book is an excellent case study.
As I walked through the estate to the church I thought “what an ugly extension”. When the Reverend Amanda Cartwright took up her post as priest-in-charge in 2007 she was shown round this church, they were worshipping in this extension, and told that the original medieval church, built in 1356, was out of use. The electrics had been condemned because of the damp, paint was peeling from the walls, the tower had lost its parapet, the roof was leaking, and there had been a lot of vandalism.
The extension had been built in the 1970s, joined to the original church on the north side of the Chancel, the floor of the extension had replaced the original church floor, the east window had been bricked up, boarded and emulsioned. There was a memory of a mural by the artist Evelyn Gibbs (1905-1991), but it was thought it had been destroyed too. Even Pauline Lucas, who had written the biography of Evelyn Gibbs, thought it had gone. Amanda asked electricians working in church whether they could have a look, and they found the paintings. The full story is here.
There is a page about Evelyn Gibbs here, and the book says she came to Nottingham in 1939. She painted for the War Artists Advisory Committee, and then painted these murals in 1946 for Father Marshall. The Annunciation, Gabriel and Mary, on either side of the East Window, set in the local Bilborough village, with the farmhouse and church between them.
A lady called Hilary Wheat became churchwarden, and they started work. Grant applications in 2009 and 2010, starting to restore the tower, sorting out stonework and lead. In 2011 it was suggested that the medieval church could be restored as the primary place of worship. 2012 saw work begin with the HLF and the development stage of the Hidden Treasures Project was worked up. Work started in May 2014. It was not just a building project, a restoration project, but a writing, art and community project. Thank you. Let us enjoy what they have achieved.
Craftsmen in lead are remembered, and the ceiling is in good condition.
The base of the font is c 1400, the bowl about 1661. The Helwys Memorial commemorates Sir Edmund Helwys, whose son Thomas later founded England’s first Baptist church in London in 1612. History, craft, and the getting people together are obviously a major part of the life of this church – there was plenty of life on display. They are doing more research.
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Just to say I’m glad you found the church and the book and enjoyed reading it!
Cheques payable to “Friends of St Martin’s, Bilborough”.
Enquiries about larger quantities with lower post & packing charge please email to info@stmartinsbilborough.org.uk.
So glad you visited and caught the vision….it makes the hard work worthwhile. Thank you too for sharing it. Sorry we didn’t get chance to chat when you called in.
I’ve posted a link to this lovely blog on the St Martin’s Bilborough Facebook page. Hope that’s OK?
Thank you. It was a busy Sunday, and we’d already spent a good while at Strelley!
So glad you found our hidden treasure. We owe so much to Hilary and her team who are real treasures!


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THE SKINCARE ROUTINE. DAY. JUNE 2014. | Life Looks Perfect.
THE SKINCARE ROUTINE. DAY. JUNE 2014.
The most requested post is finally here! I have no idea why I haven't written a skincare routine for so long. I think it is mainly because I fly through so many skincare products each month, whether that is because I loved it or just that I had to switch my skincare about, as the products weren't right for my skin - it's still my favourite part of beauty writing. I admit, I am an addict and I don't care who knows it. You may have your lippies and nail polishes and I have my skincare hehe! Yes I am protective. So as I am just getting back into the swing of blogging again, I have decided to try and write one of these 'routine' type posts every month, unless the products don't dramatically change or I feel I have already showed you a majority of them. As you also may notice, I have changed surroundings on my blog. I am still getting used to my new/old bedroom so apologies as the photographs will get better.
To my day routine. As it's warming up, I have mixed things up and started using lighter products for my normal to combination skin. To start I tend to rotate at least four cleansers in my routine, just to keep my skin healthy and always gaining the benefits of each one. A new addiction to my routine has been a new release from Nivea. It's there lovely affordable 3 in 1 Micellar Water for sensitive c/o (£3.69, 200ml). This water is light, delicate whilst removing any trace of makeup or daily grime. I usually use this for a serious lazy cleanse or if I am up at the crack of dawn. Along with this I have been loving using another delicate cleanser from organic brand Pai's Camellia and Rose Gentle Hydrating Cleanser c/o (£25.00, 100ml). Made for sensitive skin, this little pot of goodness is a creamy cleanser with calming ingredients such as Camellia and Damask Rose, you can probably tell that this is also a dream for the senses. It's texture is a rich cream, which once you start working into your skin hydrates and breaks down any dirt or grime. It really does prepare your skin for the day ahead. I always recommend this to everyone who needs a basic gentle cleanser with skin loving ingredients.
For a toner, I tend to only use a hydrating toner during the day as an exfoliating one is too much for my skin. The one I have fallen back in love with this month is Melvita's Damask Rose Floral Water c/o (£16.00, 200ml). This water is rich in active ingredients making it a powerful organic hydrating toner with no alcohol or nasties. I just use a few sprays on my skin after cleansing and I usually allow it to dry. For my eyes, I have found Liz Earle Eyebright Soothing Eye Lotion c/o ( £10.75, 150ml ) on a cotton pad and just gentle wipe around and over my eyes. This lotion is soothing, cooling and awaking (enough descriptive words for you hehe!). As I am not always the best morning person, this is the ultimate eye wake up and like all Liz Earle products, it has no nasties and only uses natural active ingredients like witch hazel and Aloe Vera.
Caudalie is back in my life finally with their fairly new Polyphenol C15 serum c/o (£35.00, 30ml) aiming for ladies and gents of 30+, I have been giving it a whirl and I really like it. It is an anti-wrinkle defence serum that gives your skin a whole host of fabulous ingredients in just a few drops. With Vitamin C and Hyaluronic acid, this serum protects you from free radials and pollution whilst giving your skin hydration, leaving you with a plumper complexion.
My final two products are Oqibo Hydra Restore Cream c/o (£33.15, 100ml ) and most important from the lot, my SPF saver La Roche Posay Anthelios XL SPF 50+ Ultra Light Fluid c/o (£16.50, 50ml). My moisturiser is from a brand that I would imagine is pretty unknown to most. Contacted by Oqibo earlier in the year, they allowed me to sample one of their products and I choose a lovely summery moisturiser. Combined with marine extracts, botanical's and minerals this cream helps to hydrate and strengthen your skins natural hydrating abilities. My skin feels plump, healthy and smooth whilst I have been using this cream and really has helped keep a radiant complexion. To finish is a SPF that is unlike anything I have used before. La Roche Posay Ultra Light SPF fluid has a protection of 50+ and it's unique light texture means it feels like you can hardly feel it on your skin. It truly is an incredible product and as they have created the first SPF that is suited to your skin type, you literally can't go wrong.
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I love Oquibo's Hydra restore cream. I think it's my favourite moisturiser ever!!


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I am pleased to submit to you, pursuant to section 72 of the Access to Information Act, the Annual Report of the Public Service Labour Relations Board, covering the period from April 1, 2009 to March 31, 2010, for submission to Parliament.
The purpose of the Access to Information Act is to provide a right of access to information in records under the control of a government institution in accordance with the principles that government information should be available to the public, that necessary exceptions to the right of access should be limited and specific, and that decisions about the disclosure of government information should be reviewed independently of government.
The PSLRB benefits Canadians by supporting a harmonious relationship between federal public service employees and their employers, which improves the ability of the public service to serve the public interest.
A proceeding before the PSLRB may involve a grievance adjudication, an arbitration, a conciliation through a Public Interest Commission, a mediation, an application for certification, a revocation of certification, a displacement, a complaint of unfair labour practices, an identification of a position or positions as having duties of a managerial or confidential nature, an essential services agreement, a determination of successor rights, an enforcement of obligations of the employer or of an employee organization, or a complaint of disciplinary action or discrimination that resulted from one or more federal employees exercising workplace health and safety rights under Part II of the Canada Labour Code.
During the period under review, the PSLRB received seven access to information requests — one formal, six informal. Three requests were from the media; the other four were from the public. The formal request has been carried forward to the next fiscal year. No copies were issued for the informal requests since the files were consulted at the PSLRB’s premises.
The PSLRB also processed five consultation requests. The related documents were fully disclosed with the exception of one, for which subsection 19(1) of the Act was invoked for certain information.
The Chairperson has appointed the head of records and mail as the coordinator under the Act. The coordinator refers all requests received by the PSLRB to the appropriate branch for review and reporting before rendering a decision. The Chairperson is consulted if necessary. The coordinator dedicated approximately 3% of a person-year to administering the Act, updating the Government of Canada publication, Info Source, and preparing reports.
A reading area is located in the PSLRB’s Records Office. A copy of the Government of Canada Publication Info Source is available for reference, as are access to information request forms, a copy of the PSLRB’s Subject Classification Manual and other relevant publications.
Fifteen employees attended an orientation session for new employees held on November 18, 2009.
As of March 31, 2010, there were no complaints against the PSLRB under the Act.

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Letting out your rental property can sometimes be a minefield of legal responsibilities and contractual obligations. It is important you know exactly what your duties are as a landlord.
When your tenant pays their deposit before the start of a new tenancy, you must make sure that it is registered in a deposit protection scheme. The Housing Act 2004 requires landlords and letting agents to protect deposits on assured shorthold tenancies in a scheme such as The Tenancy Deposit Scheme. Most estate agents will do this on your behalf and you won't need to do anything yourself, but some won't.
As a landlord you must maintain the property correctly and ensure that it is safe for your tenants to live in.
From making sure the walls and ceilings won't fall down, to ensuring the garden is hazard free, there could be serious consequences if any accidents were to occur as a result of your negligence.
Each of these features are inseparable to normal modern life, and must be in good working order throughout the tenancy.
Before the start of each tenancy, you must test the electrics and plumbing to see if they work as they should.
Standard checks should include making sure the boiler turns on properly, there isn't any air trapped in the heating system and that the water pressure is at the correct level.
You must have a gas safety check carried out on the property every 12 months.
Most importantly, all electrical appliances that are provided with the property, such as white goods, microwaves and TVs, should all be in perfect working order and safe to use. If you find that you have to keep repairing the fridge or the washing machine because you've had them in the property a long time, it might be time to think about a buying new one.
As a landlord you are legally required to install smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms in your rental property. You need to ensure they are in working order at the start of the tenancy. There must be at least one smoke alarm installed on every storey of the property which is used as living accommodation, and a carbon monoxide alarm in any room used as living accommodation where solid fuel is used.
Every rental property in the UK is required to have an EPC and a new certificate should be produced every 10 years – with the exception of when you have made significant changes and improvements to the property and you are required to have a new one drawn up.
You need an EPC to be able to market the property and you must show this at the start of every new tenancy to your tenants.
All landlords who let properties under a private tenancy in Northern Ireland must register with the Landlord Registration Scheme.
You must provide accurate and up-to-date information about yourself and your properties. Before the introduction of landlord registration, each council collected information about landlords in their area. As many private landlords have properties in different council areas, information was not easily accessible.
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January 2015 marks the start of the Norfolk station’s 84th year of continuous weather observations. This month, like January of last year, winter set in hard. Snow cover was scarce for the first week, but after that there was a continuous snow cover. The month ended with a snow depth of 11 inches on the ground. It was not quite as cold as last January, but with only six days recording high temperatures above freezing, two in the low 40’s, it felt cold for most of the month. It was cold and it was snowy, but we all need to remember that it is supposed to be cold and snowy here in January.
With an average mean temperature of 17.8 degrees, January was 3 degrees colder than normal. The month’s high temperature of 44 degrees was observed on January 4. The low temperature of minus 9 degrees was observed on January 8. As cold as it seemed, we did not come close to any record temperatures this month. January is typically our coldest month so record lows are hard to come by.
January’s total precipitation of 4.18 inches was 0.15 inch above normal. The monthly snowfall total of 24.1 inches was 3.1 inches above normal. The snowfall total for this winter season, October through January, is 44.8 inches. This is 0.9 inch below normal, but 1.5 inches more than last winter for this time period.
If you thought January was cold and snowy then just wait until February’s totals wrap up. A sneak peak at February with a little more than half the month recorded shows that the average temperature is nearly 11 degrees below normal and snowfall is nearly five inches above normal. We shall see what the remainder of the month brings, but it could be one for the record books. Historically, Norfolk has recorded some huge February snowfall totals, so even with what seems like a good amount of snow the month might not rank all that high. Temperatures could be a different story. With less than two weeks to go, this February is currently the second coldest in our recorded history. As always, stay tuned.
This February will be remembered by millions of people for a long time. Many cities from Pennsylvania to Maine to upstate New York have reported that this February was their coldest month on record. These records only go back a hundred years or so, but still it was impressively cold. It was certainly a cold one in Norfolk as well, but it ended up being our second coldest month in over 83 years, and very nearly our third coldest. No, it was not the coldest, but here in Norfolk anything in the top ten for coldest means it was real cold. It was also a month with above average snowfall. Eastern Massachusetts, Rhode Island and eastern Connecticut hit the snowfall jackpot with record amounts of snowfall.
February’s low temperature of minus 12 degrees was observed on February 16 and the high of 35 degrees was observed on February 22. During a few of the colder days a few colder locations reported temperatures of minus 15 to minus 18. With an average mean temperature of 10.9 degrees it was 11.1 degrees colder than normal for Norfolk and our second coldest month on record. Hartford’s record setting monthly temperature was 16.1 degrees. According to our records, Norfolk’s top five coldest months since January 1932: Feb 1934 with 9.0, Feb 2015 with 10.9, Feb 1979 with 11.0, Dec 1989 with 11.5 and Jan 1982 with 11.7 degrees.
February is typically when we get most of our lowest daily temperature readings of the year. There were nine days this month with below zero temperatures and only two days with temperatures that were above freezing. We got close to daily low records on several occasions, but only the minus 10 on February 24 set a daily record, beating the minus 5 set on that date back in 1985.
The total precipitation recorded for the month was 2.55 inches, 1.06 inches below normal. All of the precipitation that fell this month was in the form of snow. The monthly snowfall total of 32.4 inches was 12.1 inches above normal. It was our 14th snowiest February on record. Last February’s total of 35.7 inches was ranked eighth. Our snowiest February was in 1969 when we measured 52.4 inches.
The 2015 calendar year, January and February, snowfall total of 56.5 inches was 15.2 inches above normal, but was five inches less than last year. The snowfall total for this winter season, October through February, was 77.2 inches. This was 11.2 inches above normal and just 1.8 inches less than last winter. We haven’t recorded as much snow as Boston this winter, but we still have March and April to catch up. Boston will more than likely top 108 inches of snowfall to break their winter season record. For comparison, Norfolk’s average winter snowfall is 90.5 inches and our snowiest winter was in 1955-56 when we recorded a total of 177.4 inches.
Just three years ago in 2012 we recorded our second warmest and our third least snowy February. What a difference a few years makes.
This winter and early spring continued to be cold, very much like last year. The big weather related news this March was the unprecedented water line and sewer line freeze-ups that occurred all over Norfolk and in surrounding towns. The depth of the frost was incredible and the cold temperature of the water coming out of Wangum Reservoir made for perfect freeze-up conditions. Running water to prevent water line freezing in many cases resulted in frozen sewer lines. Just a bad situation caused by extended cold temperatures and a harsh winter.
There were no big March snowstorms like we have seen in the past, but with no warm spells and just enough new snow to add to the January and February totals, we kept a deep snow cover throughout the month. Most ponds were not even thinking of losing any ice by the end of March. The maple syrup season was delayed in Norfolk and the entire maple syrup producing region of the Northeast. There was a slight change towards a little warmer springtime weather during the last week of the month. That warmer weather may not have been good for the late season skiers, but it helped save the maple syrup season for certain producers.
March’s low temperature of minus 1 degree was observed on both March 1 and 6 and the high of 50 degrees was observed on both March 10 and 11. With an average mean temperature of 25.6 degrees it was 5.2 degrees colder than normal, but it was 1.0 degree warmer than last March. For a few weeks it looked as if it might be a record cold March. It ended up being the ninth coldest March in the last 84 years.
The total precipitation recorded for the month was 2.35 inches, 2.13 inches below normal. It was a dry month, but nothing record setting. The monthly snowfall total of 13.7 inches was 4.4 inches below normal. The snow cover on the ground at the station ranged from 26 inches in early March to 17 inches at month’s end. A snow core taken in mid March indicated that there was six inches of water on the ground in the form of snow and ice.
The 2015 calendar year’s total precipitation amount of 9.08 inches was 3.04 inches below normal and the snowfall total of 70.2 inches was 10.8 inches above normal for this period. The snowfall total for this winter season, October through March, was 90.9 inches. This was 6.8 inches above normal and 0.4 inch above our normal entire winter season snowfall amount. We still have April and May to go until our winter snow season ends, but it looks like we probably will not see much more snowfall.
What will April bring? When will we finally make that transition into springtime? A quick look at the first half of April showed that it started seasonably cool, but there were signs of some very welcomed warmth. With a few days in the 60’s and the ponds finally losing their ice around the third week of the month you could say spring finally arrived. Another long Norfolk winter is behind us.
Spring finally arrived in April. Amazing to think that in just this one month we went from maple syrup season, 16 inches of snow on the ground and all ponds fully iced over to springtime warmth with peepers and black flies.
Syrup season was over after the first week of April, and local lakes and ponds were ice-free by April 17. The final traces of snow were gone by April 16, peepers were out by April 17 and black flies were annoying us by month’s end. April is truly our big transition month.
April’s low temperature of 21 degrees was observed on April 2. The high of 72 degrees was observed on April 18. With an average temperature of 42.8 degrees, it was just 0.3 degree colder than average. So far, the first four months of 2015 have all been colder than normal. There were no daily temperature records set this month.
The total precipitation recorded for the month was 3.52 inches. This was 0.75 inch below normal. Through April, our total precipitation for the year was 12.60 inches, 3.79 inches below average. There were three thunderstorms observed this month. We are starting to build a rainfall deficit, so we need to pick up some rain over the next month or two.
There was just 1.0 inch of snowfall in April which made it 5.0 inches below average for the month. As the result, our 2014-2015 winter season snowfall total was a very average 91.9 inches (just 1.4 inches above normal for snowfall). We had snow for Thanksgiving which stayed around until Christmas. After just a week of no snow cover there was then constant snow on the ground from early January until April 16. Many locations were snowless in early April, but it hung around at the weather station until mid-month. For comparison, Norfolk’s 2013-2014 winter season snowfall total was 82.5 inches.
If you were hoping for some warm weather, you certainly got it in May. The first half of May was warmer than average, and continued our dry spell. As Norfolk Now goes to print, we are way below normal for rain. On the plus side, at least we won’t be dealing with snow for quite a few months.
Last year’s title for the May weather article was Nothing Special, that was not the case this year. We all heard how dry this month was, but what snuck up on many of us, including yours truly, was how warm it really was. This month was the warmest May recorded in our 84 years of weather observing here in Norfolk. Sometimes winter feels like hitting us with one more shot in May, but not this year, not even a hint of a parting winter shot.
Had it not been for a few small thunderstorms on a couple of days then it certainly would have been our driest May on record, like it was for many parts of the state. This is very strange since it was reported that this May was the wettest on record for the continental United States. The rest of the country was very wet while the northeast, including Norfolk, were very dry. It all comes down to location.
May’s high temperature of 85 degrees was observed on May 8 and the low temperature of 36 degrees was observed on May 14 and 23. The 85 on May 8 tied 1936 as the record high for this date. We came close to record highs on a few other days as well. With an average monthly temperature of 61.8 degrees, it was 7.1 degrees above normal, the warmest May in the last 84 years and the first time May’s average monthly temperature broke the 60 degree mark. It also broke our string of four consecutive months with colder than average monthly temperatures.
The total precipitation recorded for the month was 1.61 inches, 2.76 inches below normal. It was Norfolk’s fourth driest May in the last 84 years. Our top three driest Mays on record are 1993 with 1.06 inches, 1980 with 1.31 inches and 1964 with 1.33 inches. There were three thunderstorms observed this month, but nothing on the severe side. There was no snowfall. May’s average snowfall amount is just 0.4 inch.
For 2015, January through May, our total precipitation amount is just 14.21 inches. This is 6.55 inches below normal. We certainly need some rain to make up our growing rainfall deficit.
What will June’s weather bring us? As Norfolk Now goes to print late in the month, it appears that our rainfall deficit will not be getting any worse. In fact, through the first three weeks of June we were already nearly two inches above normal for monthly rainfall with more rain in the forecast. After an unusually cool start, the temperatures leveled off and became more normal. Temperature-wise it appears that it will be near average for a Norfolk June.
June was a wet and relatively cool month. May was record setting for warmth and much drier than normal. The two months were on opposite sides of the spectrum. In May we were looking for some rain, any rain, and in June we were looking for a couple of days in a row with no rain. What you saw this month is more than likely not what you saw last month and probably not what you will see next month. That seems to be the way the weather has been going recently. Or, maybe that is what the weather does all the time, it changes.
June began much cooler than normal, downright chilly you could say, then it warmed up to near normal for the remainder of the month. Beautiful sunny days were hard to come by. Rainfall was much higher than normal. If there is a good month/bad month weather pattern, which I doubt, then July will be sunny and pleasant. Mark Twain once said, “If you don’t like the weather in New England now, just wait a few minutes.” Perhaps he came up with that quote while he was staying here in Norfolk for a couple of summers back in the very early 1900’s. Not sure this can be confirmed, but it is a possibility.
June’s low temperature of 39 degrees was observed on June 7 and the high of 83 degrees was observed on June 13 and 24. With an average monthly temperature of 62.3 degrees it was one degree cooler than average and two degrees cooler than last June. As cool as it might have seemed there were no temperature records set this month. Interestingly, June’s average temperature was only 0.5 degree warmer than May’s average temperature. Typically June is 8.6 degrees warmer than May. Of course, this past May was far and away the warmest May on record.
The total precipitation recorded for the month was 9.20 inches, 4.33 inches above normal. There were three thunderstorms observed this month, all occurred on June 23. It was the fifth wettest June over the last 84 years. The top six wettest Junes over the last 84 years: 2013 with 13.38 inches, 1986 with 10.41, 2009 with 9.53, 1972 with 9.22, 2015 with 9.20 and 1937 with 8.73.
For the first half of 2015, January through June, our total precipitation amount was 23.41 inches. Through May our precipitation deficit for the year was 6.55 inches. Through June the deficit was 2.22 inches so we indeed made up some ground in the rain department.
The month of July can sometimes be a weather record setter for warmth and rainfall. July 2013 was our warmest month on record and July 2014 was our ninth wettest month on record. July 2015 was no record setter. In fact, it was considerably below normal for rainfall and only a little above normal for temperature.
June’s much higher than normal rainfall helped us through a good part of July, but by the end of the month the rainfall deficit was noticeable in the many dry lawns and gardens in the area. There were a couple of heat waves, but a heat wave for Norfolk is not the same as it is for the big cities. We can continue to thank our relatively high elevation and our forested landscape for their cooling effects on our temperatures.
July’s low temperature of 49 degrees was observed on July 3 and 17. The high temperature of 88 degrees was observed on July 29. There were no temperature records set this month. With an average monthly temperature of 68.9 degrees, it was 0.8 degree above normal. The Norfolk weather station on average gets to 90 degrees or above just two to three times a year. We did not reach 90 degrees last year and we have not reached it yet this year either.
The total precipitation recorded for the month was 2.49 inches, 1.79 inches below normal. It was on the dry side, but nowhere near any record for lack of rain. There were three thunderstorms observed this month, but nothing on the severe side. As has been the case all summer, many of the more severe storms are just missing Norfolk.
Through July the total precipitation amount for the year is 25.90 inches. This is about four inches below normal. Currently we do need the rain, but the deficit has not reached a critical level yet and could be erased with just a couple of good summer thunderstorms.
What will August’s weather bring us? Through mid-month we still have not topped the 90 degree mark here at the weather station, although we are running a little above average for temperatures. It’s not the heat, it’s the humidity, and we have seen our fair share of humid weather. Enjoy the summer heat while it is here. Hard to believe, but in just a few weeks the leaves will begin to turn and fall will be upon us.
To define great summer weather most people would say warm and sunny. Since July, we have seen much more than our fair share of warm and sunny. Admittedly, the lack of rainfall has been a problem for some, but there have been no huge wildfires in Connecticut, and while we are in drought conditions, it could be worse. Except for a few freak weather events this summer, our Connecticut media personalities seem almost embarrassed that there has been no terrible weather to go on and on about.
The month’s high temperature of 88 degrees was observed on August 18. That was the station’s record high for that date, just beating the old 1935 record of 87. The low of 50 degrees was observed on August 29. The monthly average mean temperature was 68.7 degrees, 2.4 degrees warmer than normal.
August 2015 ties 2012 as our ninth warmest August in the last 84 years. Yes, there were locations in the area that probably hit 90 degrees, but not at the weather station. The station hit a high of 88 just once in July and once in August, so we are below average for the number of days per year that reach 90 degrees or above (typically two to three).
The total precipitation recorded for the month was 1.95 inches, 2.72 inches below normal. It was on the dry side once again, and was our ninth driest August in the last 84 years. There was just one thunderstorm observed at the station this month. The big storms continued to miss Norfolk, which has been the case all summer long. This is a large factor in our low monthly rain totals.
Through August, the total precipitation amount for the year is 27.85 inches. This is 6.73 inches below normal and our largest deficit of the year to date. If this dry weather continues through the fall, we could easily be in the top 10 for driest years on record.
September has continued our stretch of warm and sunny weather. Through two-thirds of the month we are way above average for temperature and nearly three-inches below normal for rainfall. It was 89 degrees on September 8, which made it the warmest day of 2015. One has to think the weather will turn since fall is now upon us. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has predicted this winter will be warmer than normal, but they predicted that for last winter also.
Our warm and dry conditions continued throughout most of September. This was a continuation of the weather we have had here since early July. Last September was the driest September on record and this year was the warmest. It was just about set to be the sixth driest September this year until the last day of the month when we finally received a good soaking rain. Perhaps the tide has finally turned and we will turn back to more normal conditions as we move further along into autumn.
September’s high temperature of 89 degrees was observed on September 8, making it the warmest day of 2015. We never reached 90 degrees or above at the weather station this year. The one daily record this month was the 86 degrees recorded on September 7, which tied the previous 2007 record. We came within a couple of degrees of record highs on September 8 and 9.
The low temperature of 36 degrees was observed on September 27. The first frost of the season came on September 27 when there were reports of several low lying areas with a light frost, but there was no frost at the weather station during the month.
The average mean temperature in September was 64.7 degrees, 5.9 degrees above normal. It was the warmest September on record for the Norfolk station. The five warmest Septembers on record for the station’s 84-year history are: 2015 with 64.7, 1961 with 64.6, 2001 with 64.0, 2011 with 63.1 and 2005 with 62.9. In fact, five of the seven warmest have occurred in the last 11 years (since 2005) and seven of our eight warmest have occurred in the last 18 years (since 1998). Seems like Norfolk’s summer season has extended into September, at least for the time being.
The rainfall total for September was 4.00 inches, 0.73 inches below normal. The 2.25 inches that fell the last day of the month helped to bring us closer to normal, but the yearly deficit is still large and actually grew during the month. There were no thunderstorms this month, continuing the trend we have seen all summer long. It was almost the summer with no thunder—very strange.
Through September this year, the total yearly precipitation amount was 31.85 inches, 7.46 inches below normal and almost exactly 10 inches below last year’s total through September. For some perspective on our dry year, our driest year on record was 1965 with 33.89 inches and our tenth driest year was 1943 with 42.53 inches. If our dry trend continues then we could easily be within the top 10 for driest years on record.
A near typical October for Norfolk. Temperatures were about right for this time of year. Many locations had early morning frost on at least ten days. Even the weather station in its higher elevation saw frost on six mornings. Rainfall continues to be below normal, but we seem to be picking up just enough to keep out of serious drought conditions.
Perhaps the dry conditions helped with our spectacular fall foliage colors this year. The lack of heavy rain (and snow) and wind storms certainly helped the trees keep their leaves on for our visual enjoyment. All fall foliage seasons are beautiful, but this year seemed to be brighter than normal. Peak coloring in Norfolk occurred around Columbus Day this year, as usual earlier than many other parts of the state, but very typical for northwestern Connecticut.
The month’s high temperature of 71 degrees was observed on October 12 and the low temperature of 20 degrees was observed on October 19. Several morning lows dipped into the low to mid 20’s. The average mean temperature was 46.6 degrees, 1.1 degrees below normal. It was 3.7 degrees cooler than last October.
The total precipitation for the month was 3.22 inches, 1.08 inches below normal. Nearly two-thirds of the monthly rain, 2 inches worth, came during a period of less than twenty-four hours spanning October 28 and 29. Had it not been for this one late month rain event we would have been once again flirting with another potentially record setting dry month. The first snow of the season came during the afternoon of October 18. The snow showers resulted in just a trace of measured snow, but the ground was covered and it certainly reminded us all that winter really is just around the corner.
The yearly rainfall deficit continued to grow this month. Through October, the total precipitation amount for the year was 35.07 inches. This is 8.54 inches below normal and 12 inches below last year through October. Unless the weather patterns dramatically change over the next two months 2015 is solidly looking at a spot in the top ten driest years on record for Norfolk.
Unusual Weather to Finish the Year. The closing months of 2015 brought warm weather and below average amounts of rain and snow. Actually, very warm and very snowless. Unusual for Norfolk, but for 2015 it seemed to be a fitting end to a strange weather year. Numerous months throughout the year ranked high in several categories. Warm temperatures, rainfall deficits and snowfall deficits immediately come to mind, but there were also cold temperatures and snowfall amounts that ranked high in the record books as well. The end of 2015 marks the completion of eighty-four continuous years of daily weather observations at the Norfolk 2SW weather station. This past year will certainly be remembered as being one of the strangest ones in this station’s history.
November’s average temperature of 42.1 degrees was 5.1 degrees above normal and was tied with 1975 as the fourth warmest November on record. The warmest was 2006 with an average temperature of 43.2 degrees. November’s total precipitation amount of 2.40 inches was 2.24 inches below normal. Not record worthy, but it did increase the yearly deficit. Only a trace of snow was observed, 6.5 inches below normal, but not all that unusual.
December was off the charts warm. When you can look at a thermometer in Norfolk on both Christmas Eve and Christmas and the temperature is warmer than it was on Independence Day you know something is strange. The July 4 low was 55 degrees, the high was 67. The high on Christmas Eve was 64 and on Christmas was 58. Needless to say, it was not a white Christmas here this year. Daily high temperature records were set on December 15, 17, 24 and 25. December’s average temperature of 39.5 degrees was 14 degrees above normal. It was by far the warmest December on record, beating the previous December 2001 record by 4.4 degrees.
December did see near normal precipitation with 4.10 inches, just 0.44 inch below normal, but that only included 1.5 inches of snowfall (mostly sleet). That 1.5 inches placed this month tied for third lowest snowfall amount for the month of December. Besides being very warm, this month will be remembered as having much more than its fair share of cloudy days and mist and fog.
The year of 2015 will be remembered as being warm and dry, which it certainly ended up being, but it began very cold and snowy. Last winter started off warm then turned much more winter-like after January. We could possibly see this happening again this winter. The 2015 yearly mean temperature of 46.0 degrees was 1.2 degrees warmer than normal, ranking it as tied with 2007 and 2008 as the twelfth warmest year on record. May, September, November and December were very warm, but January, February and March were quite cold. The crazy warm December was negated by the crazy cold February.
The year’s total precipitation amount of 41.57 inches was 11.22 inches below normal. It was the seventh driest year on record. The snowfall amount of 72.7 inches was 17.8 inches below normal, but thanks to the above normal snowfall in January and February it does not rank very high for least amount of snowfall for a year.