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Cagliari, 11 July 2022 - From 8 to 9 July, Mare Terra Isole - Produzioni di eccellenza tra Sardegna e Azzorre (Sea Land Islands - Productions of excellence between Sardinia and the Azores) was held. The event was organised within the framework of the international cooperation project Accorciamo le distanze: filiera corta tra terra e mare (Short supply chain between land and sea). The programme was held on Friday 8 and Saturday 9 July at the Convento San Giuseppe, Via Paracelso, Cagliari.

FRIDAY 8 JULY

The day kicked off at 10.30 am with the opening conference featuring Cristoforo Luciano Piras, President of Gal Sulcis Iglesiente Capoterra e Campidano di Cagliari, Maria Giuseppina Cireddu, Department of Agriculture and Agro-pastoral Reform - Directorate General for Agriculture and Agro-pastoral Reform, Service for the Development of Territories and Rural Communities (Sardinia Region) and Gianni Ibba, Department of Agriculture and Agro-pastoral Reform - Fisheries and Aquaculture Service (Sardinia Region).

This was followed by speeches by representatives of the Gal and Flagships involved in the project, including the representatives of the Gal of the Azores, the main protagonists of the two-day event in Cagliari.

Gabriella Murgia, Councillor for Agriculture and Agro-pastoral Reform and representative of the Region of Sardinia, also spoke in conclusion.

The actual event started at 18:30 in the afternoon with the opening of the international event, which continued on Saturday 9 July. Participants were able to attend the performance of the Tenores di Bitti, the illustration of the exhibition of the Giants of Mont'e Prama, and the Children's Workshop dedicated to the rediscovery of the loom and ancient textiles. The first evening ended with the Terra Sarda Cooking Show, with Chefs Marina Ravarotto and Patrcia Cheio, and a DJ set with Dario Prefumo.

SATURDAY 9 JULY

Saturday was opened by the Beni Benius Taste Workshop, with Sardinian sweets, Children's workshop dedicated to the rediscovery of the loom and ancient textiles, Educational workshop for children Piccolo gigante archeologo (Little Giant Archaeologist), Taste Workshop Bread, Oil and Wine: Identities of Europe, Taste Workshop The Azores Meet Pasta and Sardinian Beers, and Taste Workshop Caseus. Dairy products, honey and wine.

Then it was the turn of the Illustration of the Giants of Mont'e Prama exhibition, together with the musical performance Un Viaggio intorno al Mondo in 80 Strumenti by Nicola Agus. Closing the event was the Cooking show Mare e Sardegna, with Chef Laura Sechi and Patrcia Cheio, and a DJ set by Fabio Portoghese.

Watch the presentation video now and download the conference photos and multimedia material of the event at the following link.

Click on the links below to visit the initiative's website and social channels and discover all the details on the event and the international cooperation project.

Official Site: https://www.sardiniameetsazores.eu/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sardiniameetsazores

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sardiniameetsazores/

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Sea Land Islands - Productions of excellence between Sardinia and the Azores - The Portugal News

BOSTON (WWLP) The commission reviewing the state seal and motto met Tuesday to discuss how to properly make changes.

22News is working for you with where the special state commission stands.

The commission has been working for months to overhaul the state motto and seal, and today they discussed how to get the public involved. The group has broken into subcommittees and today the public consultation group met.

The Massachusetts seal and flag currently show a controversial image of an indigenous person standing under an arm wielding a sword. The motto of the Bay State translated from Latin is, By the Sword, we seek peace, but peace only under liberty

It was voted on by the commission that the seal and motto needed to be completely changed due to their offensive nature of it.

We have representation that weve all agreed is not a good representation of a native person, what is the future of that given that I dont think in the list of state symbols that we went over the last meeting, we have any kind of native symbols in there. So I do think we need to be super thoughtful about that, said Brian Boyles, Co-Chair of the Special Commission Relative to the Seal and Motto of the Commonwealth.

The commission met with Steve Koczela Tuesday, the President of MassINC Polling Group, to discuss options on how to poll the public. Options of focus groups, public meetings, and online and telephone surveys were floated.

The groups goal is to get a proper representation of the state in order to create a seal and motto that is for all Massachusetts residents. The cost of the polling could be a hindrance, professional polling could cost roughly between $10,000 to $100,000.

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Seal and motto meeting held to discuss changes - WWLP.com

Images include Ian Rush scoring at Sealand Road, the aftermath of a Chester Racecourse fire and a Royal visit

We've delved into our archives again to bring you some old photographs taken in Chester during the 1980s - a decade much-loved by so many.

Some images offer a snapshot of life in the city back then, while others show us familiar streets as well as lost shops and establishments.

There are a few Chester Zoo shots to enjoy - including an image of the old entrance to the popular visitor attraction which is unrecognisable these days.

READ MORE: Petition to save Chester Zoo's much-loved Ark labelled "ridiculous"

Chester legend Ian Rush is captured by a press photographer netting a winner at the old Sealand Road stadium at the turn of the decade, while another picture shows the damage caused to the County Stand at Chester Racecourse following a fire in September 1985.

The stand, built in the 19th century, burnt down as a result of the blaze. Racing continued with temporary facilities until the modern day County Stand was opened in May 1988.

Do these photographs rekindle any old memories of Chester during this period? Let us know in the comments section below.

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Fascinating photos of life in Chester during the 1980s - Cheshire Live

Fire crews respond to a boat fire at Newcastle Marina along Stewart Ave. (Jordan Davidson/NanaimoNewsNOW)

By NanaimoNewsNOW Staff

FIRE

Jul 14, 2022 | 5:37 PM

NANAIMO Two boats have caught fire at the Newcastle Marina, sinking one and badly damaging another, while one person was left severely burned.

Fire Rescue crews were alerted to the situation in the 1200 block of Stewart Ave., just after 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 14 and a big plume of black smoke was quickly visible from the area. Both boats were fully involved in fire when crews arrived.

Dave Sweeney and his wife were at nearby Sealand Pho restaurant and called 911.

We were just sitting on the deck, heard a boom and a huff of black smoke. I phoned 911 and the aftermath is what you see. Im thinking a propane tank maybe, but it was kind of a soft boom, normally propane is one hell of a big bang so I really dont know.

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'Heard a boom:' boats catch fire at Nanaimo marina, one person severely injured - Nanaimo News NOW

What do a Navy SEAL, a Polynesian dancer, a comedienne and an amateur mycologist have in common?

According to the founder and creative mind behind Writ Large, Alya Howe, they all have a story to tell.

Its about a personal discovery, an empowerment moment, Howe said.

Conducting her 30th (give or take) storytelling event over approximately the past 10 years up and down the Roaring Fork Valley, Howe explained that its a long process, which leads the participants down a path toward confidence. The sessions also often provide the storytellers with a new perspective. They each practice over an eight-week period. They create outlines, conduct Zoom rehearsals and finish with live rehearsals before the night of the actual show.

No one imagines how much work it actually is, but the more work you put into it, the better the self-discovery, Howe said. It also gives us an opportunity to look back at a story that maybe we have told and decide whether we feel the same way about it.

The theme for this newest iteration of Writ Large, happening at The Collective in Snowmass Base Village on July 17, is titled Collective Perspectives, and, in addition to the clever use of the name and the tie-in with the program venue, Howe said its a nod to the larger communal experience of sharing what we know about ourselves with one another.

Everyone comes from a really different walk of life, she said.

For example, the previously mentioned Navy SEAL, Errol Doebler, is an author and instructs business leaders around the world. He served as a Surface Warfare Officer and Navy SEAL and spent time working with the FBI where he was awarded the FBIs second highest award, the Shield of Bravery. Doebler is one of the few people in the world with the distinction of serving as a Surface Warfare Officer, SEAL and as an FBI Special Agent and FBI SWAT operator.

Hamilton Pevec, the mycologist, lives with his wife and two children in Carbondale, after spending most of the last 15 years in India and Nepal. He spent the first part of his career as a filmmaker, focusing on documentary subjects.He was tired of making movies for other people and decided to make movies about fungi, because he is a passionate naturalist and amateur mycologist.Since launching Hamiltons Mushrooms, he has become involved in creating a standard for American laboratory testing within the mycospace, has begun a fungi-based fire mitigation method in collaboration with the Aspen Fire Department and is producing a documentary series on mushrooms and their various relationships with people, place and ecology.

Sarah Sanders lives in Snowmass. She is an event producer, new comedian and lover of the outdoors and her dog Lego. Over the last few years, she has seen the magic in the storytelling events and has participated in Writ Large workshops and performances. She is a believer in connection, community and sharing real stories to hopefully inspire others that healing is possible in many different facets.

Other participants include valley resident and self-described avid people person Julie Gillespie; fine artist, musician and dancer Gabriela E. Mejia; alternative healing advisor Stacy Oliver; and Courtney Sanders, founder of The Bipolar Divine.

Each story lasts about 15 minutes and ranges from the humorous to the powerful, but all carry equal weight.

These stories are deeply personal; theyre something that is actually happening, or has happened, which adds a level of vulnerability to the whole thing, Howe said.

And having an audience there makes a big difference.

When we meet one another, we tend to be on our way to somewhere else; we dont give ourselves 100% over to the moment. When we attend one of these storytelling events, weve chosen to pause and listen and lean into a moment in someone elses life. It is so healing, she said. Especially in these polarizing times, we need to hear what other people have to say, we need to listen to each other, we need to find common ground.

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Everyone has a story: Writ Large returns to The Collective Snowmass - The Aspen Times

Matt Hartford and his Total Seal/CIP1 Pro Stock team are excited for the return of Pro Stock to all three races of the Western Swing for what promises to be a busy and action-packed three weekends.

The last time we raced in Denver was 2019, and we narrowly lost to [Greg] Anderson in the finals, said Hartford. We feel that we have a great chance to close the deal this time around as we love racing on the mountain. The Bandimere facility and family are a class act.

After the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals, the show moves to Sonoma wine country and back to sea level, where the Total Seal Camaro will transform into the Rottler Pro Stock Camaro. Rottler Manufacturing will take over as primary sponsorship for the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals and the Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals.

Rottler and Total Seal Piston Rings are such a great fit together, said Hartford. We discuss honing with customers daily, and Rottler is certainly at the top of our list for achieving the best bore geometry and surface finish. We also have been utilizing Rottler Honing Equipment for well over a decade at Total Seal. The ease of use, accuracy of machining, and technical support are second to none. It is an honor to have Rottler as the Primary sponsor for the two West Coast races.

On Wednesday, July 27, between the Sonoma and Seattle events, the team will have the transporter and race car on display at Rottlers headquarters in Kent, Wash., for an open house. From 10 a.m. 2 p.m., customers and fans will get a behind-the-scenes look at a Pro Stock operation as well as the state-of-the-art manufacturing facility of Rottler.

We are proud to be part of the action with Matt and the Total Seal team both on the track and off the track, stated David Bianchi, VP of Sales and Marketing. Total Seal manufactures the finest piston rings in the world, and we are thrilled to be partners with them. The entire team at Rottler is excited about the races and thankful for the opportunity!

At 1 p.m. on Friday, July 29, and 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 30, racers and fans are invited to join the trackside Tech Talk in Hartfords Pro Stock pits. This is a free seminar for all. Lake Speed Jr. of Total Seal and Ed Kiebler from Rottler will discuss the ever-changing landscape of piston ring technology, honing technology, and a vast array of topics of cylinder sealing efficiency. Attendees will be able to listen to the seminar while watching a Pro Stock team get ready for qualifying.

Rounding out the extracurricular activities for the weekend is the addition of two U.S. veterans to the team on Friday. They were selected through a local veterans social media challenge.

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Rottler will join Mart Hartford as a primary sponsor in Sonoma and Seattle - NHRA.com

While Amazon Prime Day deals may be the big thing subscribers are excited about this month, the new series The Terminal List has also made a splash ever since it hit the streamer. The Chris Pratt-led starrer can be viewed with an Amazon Prime Video subscription, and has already become a #1 hit. That is, at least with its author, and the fans.

A lot has already been written about Chris Pratts new Amazon original series, but one of the big points the show and those involved have tried to make is that the The Terminal List is grounded and realistic in its action. While critics havent seemingly found this to be endearing, landing the show in splat territory, the Rotten Tomatoes score from the audience is a whole lot healthier, coming in at 94%. According to former Navy SEAL and author Jack Carr, this has to do with the current political climate and how that is even impacting things like our entertainment. He said:

It falls right in line with everything that I understand about the current culture and climate in America right now. It seems to have triggered quite a few of these critics.

Regardless of how the critics feel about The Terminal List, Jack Carr also told THR in the same interview that hes taken one major positive out of the feedback the show has gotten, which is based on the book of the same name Carr published back in 2018. Its the fans who love it and it has been the fans whom the author says the entire project was conceived for anyway.

The 95 percent viewer rating, audience rating, makes it all worth it. We didnt make it for the critics. We made it for those in the arena. We made it for the soldier, sailor, airman and Marine that went downrange to Iraq and Afghanistan, so they could sit on the couch and say, Hey, these guys put in the work. They put in the effort to make something special and make a show that speaks to them. And that 95 percent rating lets me know that we at least got close

Since the show hit the schedule, star Chris Pratt --who doesn't actually go by Chris Pratt -- has also been supportive of the fan response, re-sharing posts from co-stars like Alexis Louder about the fan response going over so well.

He also separately shared another post from co-star Taylor Kitsch.

Pratts not just sharing the love on Instagram Stories; he also shared a message with the fans to his own page detailing how hes had a successful two years on the streaming service with The Terminal List and last years big movie The Tomorrow War, which also was a #1 hit on the streamer and received positive feedback from fans. Hes also spoken candidly about the Navy SEAL-based series specifically making sure there was no Hollywood BS.

Ahead of the release of the new Amazon show, Chris Pratt also spoke recently about online backlash hes received after he felt his ideals were misconstrued online, so there's been plenty of negative Internet momentum to go around. Meanwhile, The Terminal List remains buzzy on Amazon Prime weeks after its release, with some fans comparing it to the network's other high-octane content like Jack Ryan or Jack Reacher. We'll keep you updated if the series continues into Season 2, but it is worth noting Jack Carr wrote more books based around Pratt's character, James Reece.

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The Terminal List Author Responds To All The Negative Reviews Of Chris Pratt's New Amazon Series - CinemaBlend

It's easy to feel like you're wasting perfectly good space when you don't fill up your container to the very top, but when canning, it is important to strike a delicate balance. According to Utah State University, maintaining the space between the food and can lid is necessary to create the vacuum seal essential for preservation. If the food is too low or too high in the can, things could go wrong. It is especially important not to overfill the can and to leave sufficient space to create the vacuum seal; if not, the food could expand out of the can and allow bacteria to enter, which could cause those who consume it serious health problems (via CDC).

Another, more well-known, side effect of not properly sealing canned goods is the risk of explosion. If you've seen the classic 1942 film "Holiday Inn," you'll remember the scene where the protagonist, Jim, played by Bing Crosby, brings a friend some peach preserves. But, because of his bad canning job, they explode, and Jim and his friend are forced to duck for cover (via NY Times). This is a real canning problem. If there is not enough space left in the can, the lid will not seal and, yes, your canned goods might very well explode (via Shelf Life Advice)

Canning is a great way to preserve your foods and have a pantry full of delicious fruits and veggies all year long, but for the sake of your health and safety leave the recommended amount of space in the can. We don't want you to have explosive results.

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Why You Really Do Need To Leave Extra Room When Canning Food - Tasting Table

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Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter crew picked up an injured tramper in Speargrass Valley, Nelson Lakes National Park.

A tramper with a fractured ankle was winched out of a remote, snowy valley after setting off a personal locator beacon.

Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter (NMRH) pilot Brendan Hiatt said the crew responded to a personal locator beacon activation on Saturday.

The alert led them to a party of five trampers in the Speargrass Valley, about 5 kilometres from Speargrass Hut in the remote Nelson Lakes National Park.

The helicopter couldnt land in the valley, so an NMRH medic attended the injured tramper, before the tramper was winched to safety and flown to Nelson Hospital, Hiatt said.

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Later on Saturday, the NMRH crew picked up a man from a rural Ngatimoti property. The man had sustained injuries after his quad bike rolled over.

The crew also picked up a man in Motueka, who had suffered a medical event during a martial arts class, Hiatt said.

Meanwhile, animal-related reports kept police busy across Nelson-Tasman over the weekend.

On Friday evening, police were alerted to a car versus cow incident on Tkaka Hill Rd, on the Golden Bay side, about 7.50pm. The car's wing mirror had clipped the cow, a police spokesperson said.

The driver was uninjured, but there was no word on the cow, they said.

Around the same time on Friday, police received reports of a seal on State Highway 6, near the NPD fuelling station at Hira, the spokesperson said.

On Saturday morning, at 6.47am, police were alerted to an adult seal, and a dead baby seal on Wakapuaka Rd.

The baby seal was collected by a road worker, and the adult seal was not seen again, the spokesperson said.

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Injured tramper and animals on the roads occupy emergency services - Stuff