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I know, I know, reading "how and why you should give up alcohol"probably sounds so daunting and not fun at all… but I wanted to share my journey on giving up alcohol for two weeks. The benefits definitely outweighed the cons and I wanted to give you some the tips that helped me give up alcohol and clean up my diet.
It all started when I began working with a nutritionist and realized I was over 20lbs overweight. You can read more about my experience here. One of the first things she said was "give up alcohol"… I was immediately disappointed. I tried to explain that I did not drink a lot, just a few glasses of wine a week. She explained to me how those two glasses while cooking add up quick.. if you have two glasses four nights a week while cooking dinner, plus two or three cocktails on the weekend, that adds up to 12 drinks a week. Also known as a lot of unnecessary sugar. She then told me to at least give it up for two weeks and see how I felt. My nutritionist was not cheap and I knew if I wanted to make the most out of my time with her, I needed to take her seriously. I then made the conscious effort to give it up.
I then started thinking of all the fun activities we had coming up… vacations with friends, weddings, summer BBQs—how was it going to be not having any alcohol at all those functions? I am not going to lie; I was really disappointed. However, I knew it was time to make a change.
The first two weeks were tough, but I managed. I switched my nightly wine to Kava Root tea, a tea that helps with relaxation, and I would keep sparkling water and kombuchas on hand to have instead of beer or cocktails. When I went back in two weeks for my weigh-in with Maria, my nutritionist, I was down 4lbs already. And more importantly, I was feeling great. I felt very clear-headed and had so much energy. An additional bonus was never being hungover! I went to our friend's wedding in Palm Springs, stayed clear away from any alcohol, enjoyed sparking water with lime all night. The next day I woke up two hours before everyone else, feeling great, went for a four mile run, and did yoga by the pool.
I was feeling so good on the "alcohol free train," as I call it, that I did want to go back to drinking. It had become easy. After you get over the weird feeling of saying "no thanks" when someone offers you a glass of champagne at a bridal shower, it was easy. In fact, one of the funny things I discovered about myself was that most of the time I was drinking drinks that I didn't really like or want. I was just so in the habit of having a drink in my hand I would say yes. Getting over that made the rest smooth sailing!
I had initially promised Maria in August I would go two weeks with out drinking, but before I knew it, it was Christmas time. Come the holidays I was kind of feeling like I was ready to introduce some drinking back into my life. Maria told me to not overthink it and to just do what I felt and see how I felt. I did just that: I would have a glass of wine and balance it out with a glass of water to follow. I soon found out that my palate had changed altogether, and from then on I could only handle maybe three glasses of wine max before I felt "wined out." On New Year's, we went with some friends to a bar and I definitely enjoyed some Moscow Mules, but the next day I remembered how much I hated hangovers… Now I simply weigh my options a little more and I make sure the fun night out will be worth the hangover. Nine times out of 10 I vote it's not worth it. I much more prefer to wake up feeling fresh. My wallet appreciated it too, as I was saving by not ordering expensive drinks or Uber rides home.
It has now been over a year and a half since I made the change. At Christmas this year I was talking to my family about how great I felt when I wasn't drinking, and of course, it being the holidays, I had definitely been having some drinks here and there… and I then decided it was time to get back on the train. I stopped drinking altogether after New Year's, I was right back to feeling great! Earlier this week I found myself driving home from a day full of meetings dreaming about a glass of wine… I knew it was time to give in. I did just that—had a few glasses of wine—but waking up the day after was enough to set me straight again. (Not a hangover, just a little cloudy). Having the freedom to drink when you want but knowing you are not missing anything is an awesome feeling.
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The oldest Anglican church on its original site in the city area, St Peter's was designed by Charles Laing and built in 1846-48 on the south-west corner of Gisborne and Albert streets. Subsequent extensions are by Charles Vickers (1854) and Terry & Oakden (1876), and the fine arts-and-crafts Gothic brick hall and school by Alexander North was added in 1912. In 1848 Melbourne's first bishop, Charles Perry, was received at St Peter's with letters patent from Queen Victoria proclaiming Melbourne a city as a result of being the centre of his newly created diocese.
This inner-city Anglican church has been regarded as Melbourne's leading Anglo-Catholic parish since the time of Ernest Selwyn Hughes (vicar 1900-26), combining strong liturgical and musical traditions with concern for social-justice issues. This last component reflects Hughes' interest in socialism, a position more radically espoused by his successor, Canon Farnham Edward Maynard (vicar 1926-64) through broadcasts and publications. Maynard's invitation to the Brotherhood of St Laurence to work at St Mary's Mission in Fitzroy had a long-term impact on welfare delivery in Victoria.
St Peter's has seen interaction across a range of cultures, from the Chinese community at the beginning of the century to the celebration of Greek, Russian and Syrian Orthodox liturgies. The incarnational theology of Anglo-Catholics encouraged the embellishment of the interior with sculpture and other artworks, including bronzes by Andor Meszaros, carvings by Robert Prenzell and Ola Cohn, and stained glass by Napier Waller. The parish hall was home to Gertrude Johnson's National Theatre (1938-61), and rehearsal centre for the Elizabethan Trust Orchestra and its successors.

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Saws are among the workhorse technologies in any woodworking shop. Listed below are four frequently asked questions for using saw blades to cut wood, melamine and other materials.
Q: When cutting melamine, why does my material chip on the bottom of the sheet?
A: Chipping the bottom side of the material is generally caused by poor blade selection for the application. Melamine should be cut with a negative rake saw and tooth spacing should not been more than 3/8 of an inch.
Q: While ripping, I experience burning of the material. Why?
A: There are four main reasons for burning of material: 1) the saw is improperly aligned with the fence; 2) the blade may be heeling; 3) the blade may in desperate need of sharpening; or 4) the stock may have shifted off axis during the cut. Tune the tool, have the blade sharpened or replaced, and use a feather board. Feed at a uniform rate that's not too slow.
Q: I am getting a coating of resin on my blade. Why?
A: The two main reasons for resin build up on a saw blade are: RPM is too high and it is creating heat between the blade and the material; or the blade has too many teeth for the application. The excess friction of a resin coated blade causes heat build-up and carbide break down, so it is important to keep the blade clean between uses.
Q: When cutting acrylic, why do I get heavy kerf lines when the blades exit the cut?
A: In most cases, poor blade alignment, or SKEW, is the common cause for heavy kerf lines. Consult your machine's manual for proper machine cutting alignment.
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Road markings may be removed to slow drivers down
A study into road behaviour in Wiltshire could help inspire a country-wide removal of white line markings in an attempt to slow drivers down.
The study by Wiltshire County Council between 1997 and 2003 found that not reinstating the centre lines on a number of resurfacing sites led to a reduction in injury, collisions and traffic speeds.
Research has shown motorists drive more slowly on roads without the central white line - cutting average speeds by 13%.
The Times reports that following trials in Wiltshire, London and Derby, pilot schemes have been drawn up in north Norfolk.
In a trial study, TFL found "centre line removal introduces an element of uncertainty which is reflected in lower speeds".
The study suggeststhe centre line can provide drivers with a sense of confidence that no other drivers will "encroach" on their side of the road, and that some drivers may position themselves right next to the central white line because they believe it to be their right to do so - a practice that can lead to increased risk of collisions.
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The PFL has announced that all six of its 2019 world champions will return for the 2020 season, which begins in May.
The current champions are Kayla Harrison (women's lightweight), Lance Palmer(featherweight), Natan Schulte (lightweight), Ray Cooper III (Welterweight), Emiliano Sordi (Light Heavyweight), and Ali Isaev (Heavyweight).
The roster as a whole will undergo a significant revamp. Fifty percent of the fighters who will compete this season will be making their PFL debuts.
Rory MacDonald and Brendan Loughnane are two new names that will attract bit attention with MacDonald due to compete in the welterweight division and Loughnane in the featherweight division.
The promotion is currently in the middle of holding an International Qualifier Series, with events taking place in the United Arab Emirates, Russia, Germany, Brazil, and Australia.
"We are thrilled to welcome back our six champions, elite MMA fighters who have embraced the PFL's season format and the transparency it brings to the sport," said PFL CEO Peter Murray.
"They earned their way through a regular season, fight twice in one-night playoffs and championship finale on New Year's Eve, a challenging yet rewarding journey to the pinnacle of MMA. But to repeat in 2020, they'll need to earn it again by battling a refreshed, elevated roster of next-level talent.
"Fighters from around the world are vying for spots in the PFL, and we look forward to unveiling new challengers on the road to PFL 2020.
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Elizabeth Thompson and Brien Gallagher of Garrettsville announce the birth of their son, Jackson Frederick Gallagher.
He arrived July 3 at University Hospitals Portage Medical Center in Ravenna, weighing 7 pounds, 5 ounces.
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I have found this to be true among women of all ages and stages in life. When it comes to breast options, going bigger, smaller or lifting the breasts to a more youthful position requires correct understanding and knowledge of what these procedures entail. There is a lot of misleading information that affects perception and can lead to poor choices.
While the Aussie actress has never confirmed having surgery, speculation has been going on for years. THE singer 27, set social media abuzz when she stepped out in a tight red crop top with then-beau Tom Hiddleston in Nashville last summer. I am very biased towards the natural look and these are wondefully organic in shape.
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By Damien Gayle for MailOnline. The Duchess of Cambridge and Scarlett Johansson's breasts are scientifically perfect, according to a formula which stipulates the ideal position of the nipples which is backed by a public poll. Megan Fox, Miranda Kerr, Katy Perry and Kelly Brook are also blessed with the 'perfect' proportions, having an ideally placed 'nipple meridian', a new study has revealed.
Breast augmentation is one of the most popular cosmetic surgery procedures in the world today. To enhance the shape and size of their breasts, they undergo breast augmentation using breast implants. These cosmetic inserts come in different forms, round and teardrop breast implants.
Several studies have attempted to identify an objective description of the aesthetically ideal breast, but they have all suffered in their reliability because of having several intrinsic limitations. It is therefore essential to design a template of ideal breast features in order to predict and evaluate aesthetic outcomes in both reconstructive and cosmetic breast surgery. The aim of this study was to determine the aesthetically preferred position of the nipple—areola complex on the breast. They were asked to rank the attractiveness of a series of breasts of women in images with different NAC positions.
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Just because you spent $3,000 on one of the best extended car warranties doesn't mean you're covered for everything and are going to get your repairs paid for when a breakdown occurs.
Similar to insurance companies, these services have to approve or deny the repairs before the mechanic can get you back on the road. And if you don't pay close attention to the contract, you're putting yourself at risk.
In an article published by Real Simple, an investigator for the Better Business Bureau said, "Sellers often cite loopholes in the contract (ones you would never be able to discern) to avoid paying up."
Every contract is loaded with clauses you need to read carefully before you sign. However, some clauses are common in all the contracts we read, and they either leave too much interpretation to the service and what's covered or require special attention from you, as the driver.
Here are some tips for what you should look for in the contracts and other considerations before buying an extended warranty. This way you'll know what's covered by an extended car warranty and what's not.
Taxi service and other commercial uses
Contracts won't approve repairs if you use your vehicle for commercial purposes. In most of the stipulations, such as using your vehicle as an emergency transport vehicle, it's a reasonable exclusion. However, this includes taxi service – you can't drive for Uber, Lyft or other drive-sharing taxi apps, even if your car breaks down when you're not driving to supplement your income. If you do, you risk voiding the contract.
Mechanical breakdowns caused by common elements
Parts break, in large part, because of the elements they are exposed to – heat, moisture, salt, vibrations and more. By including these causes in the exclusionary section of a contract, a service can deny nearly any repair. It doesn't matter if you maintained the strict maintenance schedule and kept all your reports; if a part failed because an unseen bolt rusted out, your repair is denied.
Breakdown caused by a failure in nuts, bolts or fasteners
Speaking of bolts, your repairs are denied if the cause of the failure is deemed to be the result of a bad nut, bolt or fastener. These seemingly minor components do wear out regularly and can cause components to break down or wear out faster than usual, even if you adhere to a strict maintenance schedule and proper driving techniques.
Failure to observe warnings
The service can deny repairs if they believe you failed to properly observe early warning signs. This is a significant loophole because every mechanical failure could be argued to have some early warning signs. While some warning signs are obvious, such as an engine warning light or gauges, most warning signs are not obvious to most drivers. You may not realize your vehicle is leaking fluids unless you're looking for it. You may not know how to identify bad sounds in an engine or the ominous vibrations from bad wheel bearings. These are all listed in the clauses, and yet the contracts often state something along the lines of: "Lack of mechanical knowledge is not an excuse."
Failure to have your vehicle towed
This is a reasonable exclusion, as you should stop driving a vehicle if it breaks down to avoid further damage. However, it's far too easy to assume you can continue driving to a mechanic. For example if you have an alternator go out on your car. The car is still operating, but barely able to reach 15 mph. You rolled into the city and find a mechanic. If you have a vehicle service contract, the repair would likely have been denied. The moment you know something is wrong, you need to stop driving and call a tow truck. Fortunately, these contracts all reimburse towing costs, usually up to $50.
The potential red flag in this exclusionary clause is the point at which you decided to stop driving to call a tow truck. If they determine you should have stopped sooner, they can deny your repair.
Pre-existing issues and wait period
Every contract has a wait period before the coverage takes effect. Typically, this period is 1,000 miles or 30 days. This period makes sure you're not buying coverage because you know something is wrong. However, if a component breaks down at any time after this period, they still have the right to determine if the issue started before coverage. For example, if the wheel bearings go out on day 31, they are likely to deny coverage because wheel bearings typically start showing symptoms of wearing out weeks to months prior to seeing a mechanic. And remember, ignorance of mechanic issues is not an excuse.
Driver responsibilities
The biggest pitfall to getting repairs approved is failing to pay close attention to the driver responsibility section of the contract. Every contract has a "driver responsibility" section outlining what you need to do to receive coverage.
The most important of these clauses is following your vehicle's owner manual's instructions for proper operation and maintenance schedule. You must have the vehicle maintained in accordance to the mileage specifications and you must keep receipts and other records of the maintenance. Some contracts even specify what type of receipts are unacceptable and not admissible as proof of maintenance, such as handwritten receipts.
Don't modify your car
Every vehicle service contract prohibits vehicle modifications. Some small interior and exterior modifications can be approved by the administrator if they're cosmetic, but you should make sure you get them approved first. However, any modifications meant to help your car run faster, better or more efficiently, even if required by law, are not permitted.
If you're not the type of driver to pay close attention to your tire pressure, oil and fluid levels, mileage and scheduled maintenance, then a vehicle service contract is not for you. You must know the details of your owner's manual and records. Otherwise, your contract is meaningless.
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November 22, 2013
Dear Colleague,
Randy Maniloff, a prominent insurance commentator from Washington D.C., noted that
Ewing Construction Co., Inc. v. Amerisure Insurance Co. "
is probably the most closely watched coverage case in the country right now." Well, as the holidays approach, the watching party may extend into 2014. Indeed, the Supreme Court of Texas
issues opinions on Fridays when the Court had scheduled internal conferences during that week. Today was one of those Fridays and, while 3 opinions were issued,
was not one of them. The next and last Friday that falls on a conference week is December 13, 2013 (yes, Friday the 13th). Spooky.
We will certainly be writing at length about the Court's decision when it comes down. For now, we are just thankful to be able to say: We've Got You
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Shidlofsky Law Firm also is proud to announce the addition of Josh Wilson, who recently joined the firm as an associate. If we prevail in
, he gets no credit. If we lose, it's all Josh's fault. That's just how life works.
Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
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Celebrating the RV Lifestyle by Mike and Jennifer Wendland. Tips, travel ideas, RV news and great interviews about the RV Lifestyle.
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RV Podcast #314: Working remotely from an RV from wherever you want
This week on the RV Podcast we talk about working remotely from an RV from a remote and beautiful area far away from the crowds.
That's where we are this week, camping in Michigan's remote Upper Peninsula. Now as RV travel writers and reporters, we're always working remotely from an RV. But with the pandemic, we're noticing a lot more people also doing their remote work in remote locations, too.
In our interview of the week coming up in a few minutes, we'll talk to a local tourist official in the UP who is running a national advertising campaign urging remote workers to come do that remote work in one of the most remote and beautiful areas of the UP. You may get some great ideas from this interview about how you can also be working remotely from an RV instead of staying close to home.
Also, this week, travel tips, your RV Lifestyle Questions, and a great off the beaten path report from the Patti and Tom Burkett.
You can listen to the podcast in the player below. And scroll down this page for shownotes with links and resources about all the things we talk about.
Show Notes for Episode #314 of The RV Podcast:
We love working remotely from an RV when we can do so in beautiful spots like this In the Upper Peninsula
We're having an awesome time in the Upper Peninsula. And yes, as we prepare this podcast, we are indeed following our own advice and working remotely from an RV. This report is coming to you from Copper Harbor, MI on the Keweenaw Peninsula, which juts out like a thumb into Lake Superior at the northwestern end of the Upper Peninsula.
We've been on the road a week so far, boondocking some nights in really wild country, other nights staying in state parks. We're slowly making our way from one end of the UP to the other. We couldn't have timed it any better. The weather is cool and crisp. And the fall color is spectacular. Peak color up here is right now.
See why we like working remotely from an RV? This is the Rapid River in the Central UP.
I don't think we've ever seen the fall foliage so brilliant. Naturally, we'll have a video about it on our YouTube RV Lifestyle channel. And stay tuned for the News of the Week segment a little further down because we'll have a resource that we'll share that will let you know when peak fall color will happen in your area.
If folks are coming up here, we should remind them that, except for the lone interstate in the UP – I-75 – the speed limit on all two-lane roads in the Upper Peninsula is 55. And it IS enforced. We should also note that it is much more crowded up here this fall than we've seen on previous fall trips. One reason, of course, is because of what we'll learn in our interview segment coming up about working remotely from an RV.
Also, we need to report that many of the U.S. Forest Service campgrounds will be shutting down across the UP starting next week. Most of the state parks will be open a bit later but there's no doubt, the season is coming to an end.
That's been brought home this week by a cold snap. Last week we had temperatures up here in the mid-seventies. This week, daytime highs are in the 50's and the nighttime temperatures are expected to drop near freezing. We find it very pleasant. And Bo is thrilled. We've been taking two or three hikes every day and enjoying every minute or it.
We mention on the RV Podcast about the winter season and snow up here. Below is a sign on the Keweenaw Peninsula showing how much snow falls annually. The record is nearly 32 feet. Last year was about 27 feet.
This is the snow pole on the Keweenaw Peninsula showing how much sno...
The Best Internet for RV Nomads
Finding the best Internet for RV Nomads is a daunting task but we have the best advice for you in this episode of the RV Podcast from the two experts who know more about the topic than anyone else you can find.
With the help of Chris and Cherie of Technomadia, the RV Lifestyle's top Internet experts, we're going to tell you what companies and what plans are the best for today's demanding RVer.
They candidly warn us what companies to stay away from and what service providers are offering the best plans.
Plus we learn why 5G may not be very handy for the RV community just yet and what – and when – that new Starlink Satellite constellation will be ready for RV Nomads.
We also answer your RV questions about traveling with a dog, getting satellite TV on the road and we share a great off the beaten path report from our friends the Burketts.
You can listen to the podcast in the player below. The interview is about 25:00 in. And scroll down this page for shownotes and a transcript of the interview, plus links and resources about all the things we talk about.
Show Notes for Episode #313 of The RV Podcast: Finding the Best Internet for RV Nomads
Mike and Jennifer share their plans to head up north to the Michigan Upper Peninsula to check out the fall colors
Mike and Jennifer, hosts of the RV Podcast
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U.S. Forest Service opens some national forest land in California, but wildfires remain major problem in California, Oregon, elsewhere out West
Wildfires are still burning in much of the West, but some states reported improvements in both air quality and containment - good news for residents and visitors and RVers traveling through the affected areas. The U.S. Forest Service eased restrictions in nine of California's national forests. (all 18 were closed last weekend). So far three million acres have burned in some 27 wildfires. Sequoia and Yosemite National Parks remain closed because of the fires and smoke. And in Oregon, where some one million acres have burned, many state parks and federally owned land remains closed.
Use a fall color predictor to help you plan your fall travels
Many of us enjoy camping in the fall, and one of the things we enjoy is taking in the beauty of the fall colors. To help you plan your travel when colors are at their peak, check out this national fall color predictor. Already some states, including mountainous areas in Montana, Colorado and northern Minnesota, are peaking. Others are not far behind. Jen and I are planning to get out this week, so look for reports on what we find.
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RV Podcast 312: RV Stories from Real RVers living the RV Lifestyle
This week in the RV Podcast Interview of the Week, we'll hear from a group of RVers who will share their individual RV stories about how they got into the RV Lifestyle, what challenges they've had, and what the RV Lifestyle is really like.
These are REAL RV stories from REAL RVers, unedited and I think you'll find them very encouraging. Inspirational even. Whether you are a newbie RVer, someone just dreaming about getting an RV, or an experienced RVer for many years, I know you're going to really enjoy these stories… coming up in just a few minutes.
Also this week, we share lots of RV News of the week, answer your RV Lifestyle questions, and listen to another great off the beaten path report from Tom & Patti Burkett.
You can listen to the podcast in the player below. And scroll down this page for shownotes that include links and resources about all the things we talk about.
Mike and Jennifer Wendland, hosts of the RV Podcast
First, on the personal side, we want you to know that Jennifer and I have just launched special RV Lifestyle Supporter Communities on Facebook and on YouTube as a way for us to become more community-supported (instead of advertising-driven), to connect with you better, and to sharpen the focus of all our platforms to meet more of your needs.
We won't change anything in the content we deliver each week. We'll continue to produce all that content as before, all free. These new members-only support communities are in addition to all the regular content we create each week.
This new effort to build community support is a way for you to contribute to the channel and help support our work… And for us to give something extra back to you.
I realize, being a supporter is not for everyone. Not everyone has the means to do so. This won't change a thing for you, we'll still do all the content you're used to seeing from us, still free. But for those who do choose to support us, it will enable us to do more with our content and you'll get some cool rewards in the process.
You'll get members-only perks, badges, and emojis that only supporters get that show up in our livestreams so we can give your questions priority answers and shoutouts. In addition, there will be discounts on RV products and services, member-only meetups around the country, and exclusive content in the form of members-only posts, photos and videos.
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RV Podcast 311: Try Moochdocking for cheap RV Overnights
You surely have heard the term moochdocking by now, a variation on the boondocking trend that is so popular with RVers these days. While boondocking is typically off-grid camping in remote areas, moochdocking is camping – usually without hookups – in people's driveways or the back of their property.
This week, we'll learn about a new website that will help you find places to inexpensively do some moochdocking, offering still another resource for RVers who want to avoid overcrowded and overpriced campgrounds.
Also, this week on Episode 311 of the RV Podcast, we have lots of RV news, your questions, and a fun and entertaining off the beaten path report from Tom and Patti Burkett.
You can listen to this episode of the RV Podcast in the player below. And scroll down this page for shownotes and a transcript of the interview, plus links and resources about all the things we talk about.
Mike and Jennifer Wendland, hosts of the RV Podcast and the RV Lifestyle Travel Blog
We hope everyone had a fantastic Labor Day weekend. Many were camping. But, according to an informal survey of campers and campground hosts, we're hearing that more RVers than normal will continue camping through the rest of the month.
Many campgrounds are filled and others report being much busier than normal. With so many still working remotely, a lot of RVers figure why not work from the road.
We're planning a fall color RV getaway to Michigan's Upper Peninsula – right after Jennifer has a tooth pulled. Ouch!
This part of the RV Podcast is brought to you by Camping World – America's #1 RV Dealer Listeners of the Podcast can get 10% off all purchases over $99. Just go to RVLifestyle.com/campingworld and you will see all the Camping word RV gear and accessories we like the most! Just use the discount code RVLIFESTYLE10.
More than 200 people were evacuated from a California campground, some with burn injuries, as a fast moving fire trapped campers
More than 200 people in California trying to squeeze in a little camping over the Labor Day weekend had to be evacuated by military helicopters after a fast-moving wildfire came upon them, sending more than 20 to the hospital, at least two with critical injuries. The campers were near Mammoth Pool Reservoir in the Sierra National Forest in northcentral California. The fire started Friday night and by Saturday blocked the only exit to Mammoth Pool Reservoir, trapping the campers as fire spread on all sides. The National Guard sent helicopters in to rescue people, taking more than 200 to safety. One evacuee shot some terrifying video (click here) of what the campground looked like before he was rescued. Wildfires have been a major problem in much of the West, and California especially is hard hit.
Majority of Americans planned a road trip vacation Labor Day weekend
RV Podcast 310: Great News about the 2021 Quartzsite RV Show [IT'S ON!]
This week we learn about the 2021 Quartzsite RV Show, scheduled Jan. 16-24. This just may be the biggest RV show in the world, drawing from the estimated 750,000 to 1 million visitors (most in RVs) who flock to the tiny desert town every January.
Our guest on the RV Podcast Interview of the Week is Kimmy King, producer for the 2021 Quartzsite RV Show. Plus we have lots of RV news, tips and travel ideas, including an off the beaten path report from the Burketts.
You can listen to the podcast in the player below. And scroll down this page for shownotes. The question of the week about a 4 season RV is at 19:15 in, while the interview about the 2021 Quartzsite RV show is at 26:09
RV Podcast Show Notes for Episode #310, released Sept. 2, 2020:
Special Live Feed Friday at 3 PM ET on the 2021 Quartzsite RV Show
We're having fun doing live stream broadcasts simultaneously on all our platforms. We'll have our next one coming up this Friday, Sept 4 at 3 PM Eastern Time and our special guest will be Kenny and Kimmy King, the producers of the giant 2021 Quartzsite RV Show.
Kimmy will be our guest in the interview of the week in this episode of the RV Podcast. And in our live video stream Friday, she'll be joined by her dad, Kenny. This will be a really fun broadcast and you will have an opportunity to ask them questions live. So if every you have had questions about boondocking in Quartzsite, about the biggest RV show in the world (that's what their event has become) tune in live at 3 PM Friday Sept. 4 on our RV Lifestyle Facebook Group, our RV Lifestyle Facebook Page and our RV Lifestyle YouTune Channel.
Fall Camping Updates
We've had some really fun discussions on the blog lately about fall camping. Just this week we have published articles on fall camping in the UP and our five favorite RV destinations around the country to see the fall colors. You can read them and much more at rvlifestyle.com
RV service issues
I have an update on the status of our RV issues. The inverter failure while on battery power that I taked about last week had a very easy solution. It was a blown fuse. The fuse that blew was a 150 amp fuse between the house batteries and the inverter. My service tech at Holland Motor Homes in Holland, MI said the reason why it blew is that someone put the wrong sized fuse in at the factory. It is supposed to have a 250 amp fuse. Not a 150 amp fuse. Problem solved. And my dealer even gave me a spare fuse if it should happen again.
As to the Dometic three-way refrigerator door that keeps falling off there is bad news. The dealer says Dometic told themthere is a 70 day wait time for replacement parts. Since I talked about it on the podcast last week I have heard from several others who have the same problem with the door falling off. One said he grew so impatient with Dometic's lack of service that he has replaced his fridge with a new one from a different company. We are considering the same thing.
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RV 309: The maddening frustrations of getting RV repair and service
The first thing RV owners learn when they start the RV Lifestyle is that if something can break… it will. The second thing is getting RV repair and service done is never an easy task.
That's one of the top reasons many RV fulltimers are coming off the road. RV repair and service is nothing like automobile service. Getting parts, warranty service and repairs can easily take weeks.
Before COVID, the average wait time for RV repair or service was 21 days, according to the national RV Technical Institute in Elkhart, IN. That's the amount of time that it takes from the day you drop a unit off at a dealer to be repaired, to when you pick it back up.
Since COVID, the wait has increased dramatically. Dealerships shut down, manufacturers and parts suppliers shut down. Even now, many suppliers are still basically closed, with service and warranty folks working for home. Parts and supplies are, well, in short supply.
Repair facilities at dealerships are jammed, catching up on their own backlogs from the shutdown and trying to cope with slowed shipments from suppliers. Add in the crush of so many new RVers who chose the RV Lifestyle for their vacations this year and you'll understand why RV service shops have to triage their repairs, prioritizing who gets fixed first based on the severity of the problem, just as emergency room doctors have to triage those in a hospital waiting room.
Sometimes, it takes weeks to even get an appointment. All too often, more weeks once the RV is in the shop.
In our question of the week segment coming up a little later, we'll share some of the issues we've heard from various RVers.
Even mobile RV repair technicians are experiencing delays. Instead of same-day service as they used to deliver, more often than not it's next week. Or the week after.
You can listen to the podcast in the player below. Go to about 33:30 into the podcast to learn about peer to peer RV storage. And scroll down this page for shownotes and a transcript of the interview, plus links and resources about all the things we talk about.
Also this week, we'll learn about a new way to find a place to store your RV... think the equivalent of an Airbnb rental applied to storage for your RV. And we have some good news about RV shows starting again after the first of the year!
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Wildfires ravaging much of West - California, Colorado, Arizona and more
Wildfires burning the West are making headlines this week, closing campgrounds and causing evacuations in many parts of California, Arizona, Utah, and Colorado to name a few. In California, at least a million acres have burned in seven days, with wildfires reaching historic size. Elsewhere Utah's Minersville Campground was evaluated over the weekend because of wildfires, Arizona officials closed at least two campgrounds because of wildfires near Saguaro National Park, and wildfires are raging across large areas in Colorado . Every year around this time we hear of wildfires ...
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The world is watching with anxiety and great concern the emergence of a new kind of coronavirus. Medical experts have stated that coronavirus can cause diseases in mammals, including humans, and birds. In humans, the virus causes respiratory infections which are typically mild but, in rare cases, can also be lethal. In cows and pigs they may cause diarrhea, while in chickens it can cause an upper respiratory disease. According to physicians, apparently, as yet, there are no vaccines or antiviral drugs that have been identified as approved for prevention or treatment of this disease.
Common signs of coronavirus infection include respiratory symptoms, fever and cough, shortness of breath and breathing difficulties. In more severe cases, this infection can cause pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome, kidney failure and even death. On 31 December 2019, a novel strain of coronavirus officially designated as 2019-nCoV by World Health Organization was reported to have emerged in Wuhan, China. This outbreak by 30 January 2020 had already caused more than 400 deaths out of over 20,000 reported confirmed cases. There have been more than 50 confirmed cases outside China. Medical analysts have consequently noted that the deadly aspects of this Virus have now surpassed that of the SARS epidemic outbreak that had taken place in China in 2003.
Infectious diseases are commonly transmitted from person to person through direct contact. The types of contact are through person to person and droplet spread. Indirect contact such as airborne transmission, contaminated objects, food and drinking water, animal person contact, animal reservoirs, insect bites, and environmental reservoirs are other ways for infectious diseases to be transmitted.
The emergence of this new disease from Wuhan in China is already creating havoc throughout the world. It is having its own effect on the international paradigm. There is particular apprehension given the continuing problems being created in Africa as a result of Ebola. We have also noticed the terrible after-effects of dengue that emerged from East Asia and slowly travelled into Bangladesh. Last year witnessed tens of thousands of persons in our country badly affected because of dengue. That also included more than a hundred early deaths. Earlier, people in this country witnessed and suffered the after-effects of chikungunya. Both dengue and chikungunya were identified as having been caused by mosquitoes. Earlier, we had known about mosquitoes being involved in causing malaria.
At this point one needs to recall how over the last few centuries pandemics and epidemics have caused serious after-effects on the world population. One should not think that such a situation might emerge in today's world. However, one should remember the adage that prevention is always better than cure.
The evolving developments have led the World Health Organization to recommend an Integrated Vector Control program consisting of five elements: (a) advocacy, social mobilization and legislation to ensure that public health bodies and communities are strengthened; (b) collaboration between the health and other sectors (public and private); (c) an integrated approach to disease control to maximize use of resources; (d) evidence-based decision making to ensure any interventions are targeted appropriately; and (e) capacity-building to ensure an adequate response to the local situation. These are very good suggestions that need to be carefully coordinated not only in countries with affected populations but also in countries who, fortunately are still not infected with either Dengue or Ebola or coronavirus. This particularly applies for vulnerable Bangladesh.
China's National Health Commission has reported that the ability of this latest version of coronavirus to spread is getting stronger and infections could continue to rise. On their advice, containment efforts have been intensified. It includes travel curbs and the cancellation of big events that are normally associated with the celebration of the Chinese Lunar New Year holiday. Instead of heading into the streets to let off fireworks, people are staying at home out of fear of contracting this fast spreading coronavirus.
This latest version of the deadly virus is believed to have originated late last year in a seafood market in the central Chinese city of Wuhan that was illegally selling wildlife. It has since spread to other Chinese cities- Beijing as well as Shanghai- as well as to the United States, Thailand, South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, Japan, Australia, France, Vietnam, Nepal and Canada. The media has reported that the United States has sent charter planes to evacuate its approximately 1,000 citizens and consular staff from the quarantine zone.
It may be recalled that the 2002/03 SARS outbreak (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) started in Beijing and killed 774 out of a total of 8,096 infected persons. The 2012 MERS outbreak (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome) killed 858 of 2,494 persons infected. Chinese researchers, in the meantime have suggested that this latest virus attack may have originated from bats, as the SARS virus did. Apparently, it shares 80 per cent of its genetic make-up with the earlier version.
This latest virus attack is also casting a long shadow on the international economic matrix. The global economy and the manufacturing sector are both facing setbacks after recently showing tentative signs of recovery in recent months. Major bourses across Europe have posted broad declines with the composite Stoxx 600 index falling 1.8 per cent and shares in the travel, luxury goods and mining sectors tumbling down. According to Financial Times, London's FTSE 100 has slid 2.2 per cent, while Germany's Dax has gone lower by 2.1 per cent. The Wall Street share market in the USA appears to have also suffered, particularly with regard to the S&P 500 futures. China's financial capital, has ordered companies not to reopen until 9th February, while the manufacturing hub of Suzhou (home to factories owned by companies such as iPhone, Foxconn, Jhonson &Jhonson and Samsung Electronics) has postponed the return to work of millions of migrant labourers.
Economists are very wary about putting any figures on it at this early stage but some of them have estimated that the total cost of this latest virus outbreak to the global economy over the next few months might exceed US Dollar 40 billion. They are also pointing out that this might create a profitable scenario for the pharmaceutical industry.
This deteriorating situation has led Bangladesh authorities to also correctly start discussing about pre-emptive security and the precautionary measures that need to be undertaken in this regard. This has assumed importance given the fact that numerous Bangladeshis visit China because it is an important strategic trading and economic partner. This also leads to Chinese businessmen coming to Bangladesh. In addition, many Bangladeshi students carry on higher studies in several Chinese educational institutions. In recent times numerous Bangladeshis have also been going to China for receiving specialized Chinese healthcare. These elements have brought the entire situation into the forefront. This concern has assumed particular importance also because a large number of Chinese nationals are involved in the construction of the Padma Multipurpose Bridge. Due to potential risk, many of these Chinese workers have come under travel restrictions- both regarding visits to China and also return visits to Bangladesh.
The growing specter of this virus and its harm potential has persuaded the Bangladesh government, quite correctly to address this issue with seriousness. The government has urged people not to panic but to take necessary precaution. Dhaka authorities with the help of the Chinese authorities have also been able to bring back to Dhaka by air more than 316 Bangladeshis, mostly students from the affected area. They are now being kept under medical supervision. This has been a good step. This has been done to control potential spread of the disease.
Our Health Ministry has already convened an inter-Ministerial meeting to finalize precautionary measures. The Institute of Epidemology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR) has in the meantime urged the security personnel at the Airport to take necessary preparation complying with WHO suggestions to detect the virus. It has been encouraging to note that this effort at the Dhaka Airport has already led to the screening of nearly 2,500 passengers arriving from China. Fortunately no one has been found with any virus infection.
France has also started its own efforts in this regard. The French government and the French carmaker PSA have started evacuating staff and families, who are being quarantined in a city in a neighboring Province next to Wuhan. Japan is coordinating with the Chinese government to swiftly evacuate its citizens. South Korea's Consulate in Wuhan is conducting an online poll of its citizens to gauge demand for a possible chartered flight back to South Korea.
In the meantime, the health emergency has overwhelmed Wuhan's hospitals with patients, prompting the authorities to send hundreds of medical personnel as reinforcement and also to set up with the help of the Chinese armed forces some field hospitals. With non-essential vehicles banned from Wuhan roads, volunteers, carefully dressed have stepped to drive sick fellow citizens to nearby hospitals and clinics. This sort of collective response is something that needs to be replicated during such emergency health situations in other countries. We did not unfortunately see such sufficient timely pro-active engagement when we were suffering from the dengue epidemic last year in Bangladesh.
In any case we need to be cautious at this time. This will enable us not to be sorry subsequently. Let us follow the WHO directives- (a) washing hands frequently with soap and water or wipe our hands with alcohol-based hand rub; (b) cover our mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing; (c) avoid unprotected close contact with anyone who has cold or flu like symptoms; (d) seek medical care if we have a fever, cough or difficulty in breathing and (e) while visiting markets, avoid direct unprotected contact with live animals and surfaces in contact with animals.
Let us treat this unfortunate situation with care and enter into an inter-active constructive engagement with the WHO so that our citizens as well as those in South Asia and elsewhere can live without fear.
One needs to also hope that the health sector is not found wanting in terms of required medical facilities during the time of need and will take steps to increase production and supply of anti-viral medicines, face masks and hand sanitizers.
Muhammad Zamir, a former Ambassador, is an analyst specialized in foreign affairs, right to information and good governance, can be reached at <email@example.com>


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A crash course in your rights under POPIA
As someone who deals with business a lot on POPIA, my blog is often focused in this area. Today, I will focus on the consumer side as I have seen a dramatic increase in posts on social media around actions contravening POPIA (that actually don't). The purpose of POPIA is, among others, to give effect to the right to privacy of the individual. This however, is met with the clause "balancing the right to privacy against other rights" and "protecting important interests including the free flow of information within the Republic".
POPIA and Software-as-a-Service, an interesting year ahead
As a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provider, POPIA is going to have a profound effect on your business. The act, now signed, comes into effect on the 1st of July, 2020, with the deadline for compliance being the 30th of June 2021. This is not a lot of time, and you'll need to address a number of challenges in the year to come.
Logging and Diagnostics – 5 Sources of PII You Never Considered
Working in the Software-as-a-Service space means that you're dealing with loads of logging and diagnostic information being generated every second. When we talk privacy, we often don't consider these operational systems as they are removed from the client facing side and don't contain sensitive data (on the surface).
Upcoming Classes and Workshops – June
Being remote doesn't stop workshops from happening, it just means they happen online! I have a number of workshops coming up in June, find out more about them below.
How to implement DLP and monitoring legally
It's easy for a business to claim total ownership of communications in a company with a blanket monitoring policy applied across the board, but are you allowed to? Over the years, I've seen dozens of clauses claiming the right to monitor everything – the fact is, it's probably not as legal as you think it is, and you probably believe you have more rights than you do as an employer!
Data Protection as taught by Ferris Bueller (Part 3)
For the past few weeks I've been drawing comparisons between Ferris Beuller's Day Off and data protection, and how this movie details a number of techniques that are used in cyber security and privacy. In this last instalment we'll reach a little and "milk the metaphor" a bit, but all in good fun!
Data Protection as taught by Ferris Bueller (Part 2)
In part 2 of this series (read part 1 here), I continue with three more scenes as to how this cult classic relates to Data Protection. We know Ferris was cunning and endearing, both of which are traits that can be used for persuasion and deception.
Data Protection as taught by Ferris Bueller (Part 1)
I rewatched Ferris Bueller's Day Off a few days ago and couldn't help but notice that it's a beautiful illustration of Data Privacy, Open Source Intelligence (OSInt), Cyber Security and Persuasion. Our budding grey-hat analyst, Ferris, can teach us a lot about these subjects, even 34 years on. Data Protection moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.
My Remote Speaking Equipment
The speaking industry has been absolutely turned on its head with COVID-19 and many speakers are now moving online. I am very thankful that I opted to start my remote speaking journey long before COVID-19 hit, and as such I have oodles of equipment and gadgets to assist in presenting virtually. Many of my speaking colleagues (and some clients) have asked what technology I use, and therefore this post has been put together.
Has your selfie caused a data breach?
Amidst the madness that is Coronavirus and exponentially more people working from home, we have social media going crazy with folks showing their "work from home" setups. As with any new development, working from home can be exciting, and because of that there is an urge to share your WFH setup on Instagram or other social media platforms.


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We know you have a lot of questions about our vehicle technology so we've compiled a bunch of handy videos so that we can show you the answers, direct from our workshop.
So have a look through the below information and videos, then come and see us to book your vehicle in for the Six Wheeler upgrade.
How can I finance a conversion on my vehicle?There are a number of ways a vehicle can be financed. We can put you in touch with a finance broker, and or there are an increasing number of dealers who are happy to bundle the conversion into the new car package. Alternatively, raid that mattress as we do accept cash, and or a bank transfer is fine.
What certification can I get?Most of our customers opt for the 4,495Kg GVM increase conversion option, but we do offer a heavy vehicle variant on most brands with GVM's from 4,710Kg up to 5,800Kg. On our approved range of brand new, unregistered light vehicles (Ranger, BT50, Dmax, Landcruiser Ute, Amarok, D40 Navara) we apply a new federal compliance plate, so the vehicle is first registered as a Six Wheeler. This means registration is a simple process in any state or territory. No need for any engineering approvals for the life of the vehicle (as long as it is not modified again).
All our vehicles leave here with vehicle specific data plates stating weight and towing capacities, as well as a new tyre rotation and tyre pressure chart. In addition , we have to ensure that all vehicles are in a road worthy condition when they leave our workshop, so any minor defects will be brought to your attention to be rectified.
On previously registered light vehicles the build and certification varies by state as follows:
Queensland - we issue a Blue plate in house. Customers then need to head into their local Qld Transport service centre to have their vehicle details updated (and lose a little hard earned
NSW - an independent engineer signs off on our work onsite at our workshop in Toowoomba and then submits approvals electronically with the RMS. You need to confirm details as soon as practicable at an RMS office when you get back to NSW.
Victoria - once the completed six wheeler gets back to Victoria, then it needs to be taken to our approved engineers in Melbourne, who then inspect and issue the appropriate VASS certificate. That certificate is then presented to Vic Roads to update your registration details
SA/WA - we need to seek approval from the WA & or SA Transport Departments to modify the vehicle before the work is done. Once that approval is granted, we complete our cab chassis conversion, and the vehicle is then inspected by the relevant transport department back in that state for final sign off and the upgraded GVM's etc.
NT - ask us, as they do change a bit, as does Tasmania. Currently it is very difficult for us to get an official sign off on Tasmanian registered cars, but we are working on it. Let us know if you are from Tassie and we can work through the options with you.
For heavy vehicle variants please get in touch.
*** Please note that for previously registered BT50's, Dmax's, Rangers and Colorado's there will be an automatic replacement of the drive axle springs to ensure compliance with our federal approvals. We cannot guarantee the suitability of used leaf springs, which in turn can affect ride, handling, weight distribution and road worthiness. So we will replace these with a suitably matched drive axle leaf spring (cost approx $1000 supplied & fitted). You are free to take your old springs away with you and sell them off for some cash back!


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The Russian Embassy in Abkhazia fully shares the views of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Abkhazia (http://mfaapsny.org/en/allnews/news/statements_speeches/kommentariy-mid-abkhaziiras/) regarding the interview of J. Gilmore, the US Ambassador to the OSCE.
On behalf of ourselves, we would like to add that we join the wishes of the distinguished Ambassador to "Georgia and the countries of Europe" and hope that, in the spirit of the Helsinki Final Act, the borders of the Republic of Abkhazia will never be forcibly changed and the OSCE participating States will acknowledge what the people of Abkhazia recognize a choice in favor of independence and strategic partnership with Russia. We hope that citizens of the Republic of Abkhazia will be able to freely travel with their national passports and not with the documents that are trying to impose on them. We also sincerely hope that Georgia and the countries of Europe will take advantage of the "free flow of information", as distinguished Ambassador Gilmore wants, and will look impartially at the last thirty years of the history of Abkhazia.


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After orbitting the Red Planet for 16 years, NASA's Mars Odyssey spacecraft has captured its first images of the Martian moon Phobos. The Thermal Emission Imaging System (THEMIS) camera on Mars Odyssey orbiter, launched in 2001, observed Phobos on September 29. Phobos has an oblong shape with an average diameter of about 22 kilometres. Cameras on other Mars orbiters have previously taken higher-resolution images of Phobos, but none with the infrared information available from THEMIS. Observations in multiple bands of thermal-infrared wavelengths can yield information about the mineral composition of the surface, as well as the surface texture, NASA said in a statement this week.
The Trump administration will direct NASA to land humans on the Moon and establish a presence on the lunar surface before sending astronauts to the Red Planet and beyond, US Vice President Mike Pence has said. Pence made the administration's intentions known in a Wall Street Journal op-ed, as well as a speech he gave during the inaugural meeting of the National Space Council -- a newly resurrected executive group aimed at guiding the US space agenda, The Verge reported on Thursday.
Using newly calibrated data taken from NASA's Moon Mineralogy Mapper, which flew aboard India's Chandrayaan-1 spacecraft, scientists have created the first global map of water in the Moon's soil. The study, published in the journal Science Advances, builds on the initial discovery in 2009 of water and a related molecule -- hydroxyl, which consists of one atom each of hydrogen and oxygen -- in lunar soil.
Once nearly thrown out with the trash, a bag that Neil Armstrong used to collect the first ever samples of the moon goes on sale in New York next week, valued at $2-4 million. Traces of moon dust and small rock are embedded in what is the only artifact from the Apollo 11 mission in private hands, says Sotheby's, who is organizing the sale on July 20, the 48th anniversary of the first moon landing in 1969.
NASA has announced that its upcoming mission to explore the habitability of Jupiter's icy moon Europa will be officially called Europa Clipper. The mission is being planned for launch in the 2020s, arriving in the Jupiter system after a journey of several years, NASA said in a statement on Friday.
India's first lunar mission -- the Chandrayaan-1 spacecraft, which was generally considered lost -- is still orbiting the Moon, NASA scientists have found with new technological application of interplanetary radar. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) lost communication with Chandrayaan-1 on August 29, 2009, barely a year after it was launched on October 22, 2008.
NASA scientists are developing artificial intelligence for underwater drones that could be used to understand Earths marine environments as well as track signs of life below the surface of icy oceans believed to exist on Jupiter's moon Europa. While satellites can study the ocean surface, their signals cannot penetrate the water and therefore robotic submersibles have become critical tools for ocean research.
The Moon plays a major role in maintaining the Earth's magnetic field, say researchers, adding that the lunar action, overlooked till now, is thought to have kept the geodynamo active. The Earth's magnetic field permanently protects us from the charged particles and radiation that originate in the Sun.
New NASA-funded research provides evidence that the spin axis of Earth's moon shifted by about five degrees roughly three billion years ago. The evidence of this motion is recorded in the distribution of ancient lunar ice, evidence of delivery of water to the early solar system.
Villages on the Moon, constructed through cooperation between astronauts and robotic systems on the lunar surface, can become a reality as early as 2030, a group of scientists has predicted.
On Christmas Eve in 1968, millions around the world listened in a live broadcast to the book of Genesis that describes the creation of the Universe. The only difference was that the broadcast was being made from space - the Moon to be precise.
Make sure to look up to the skies this Christmas as a bright full moon will be an added gift for the holidays, NASA said.
The Swedish space instrument SARA has measured a strong and varied interaction between the Moon and solar wind, proving wrong the long-held belief that the Moon passively absorbs solar wind without affecting its surroundings, according to a researcher.
China's first lunar rover, Yutu, has been operating on the moon for almost two years, setting a record for the longest stay by a rover, officials said on Thursday.
Russia is planning to send its first manned lunar missions by 2029, Vladimir Solntsev, head of Roscomsos Energia consortium, announced on Tuesday.
A pockmarked, icy landscape looms beneath NASA's Cassini spacecraft in new images of Saturn's moon Dione taken during the mission's last close approach to the small, icy world.
NASA's Lunar Atmosphere and Dust Environment Explorer (Ladee) spacecraft has confirmed for the first time the existence of neon gas in the moon's atmosphere.
From nearly 1.6 lakh km away, a NASA camera has captured a stunning view of the far side of the moon as it moved in front of the sun-lit side of Earth last month.
When on a business trip, claiming your expenses from your office is a common practice. Seems like a trip to the moon and back is no different.
Like graffiti sprayed by an unknown artist, NASA's Cassini spacecraft has spotted unexplained arc-shaped, reddish streaks on the surface of Saturn's icy moon Tethys.


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