Monthly Archives: September 2021
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Many amateur radio organizations represented at the 2021 New England ARRL Convention
09/30/2021 The northeast of this year HamXposition attracted approximately 1,200 attendees to its new location in Marlborough, Mass. from September 10-12. The event hosted the ARRL ... -
Amateur radio volunteers take part in a major cycling event in the United States
09/30/2021 On September 11, some 115 volunteer radio amateurs from five states provided communications support for LoToJa, the longest USA Cycling (USAC) sanctioned one-day cycling event ... -
ONEflight International Incorporated Named One of America’s Fastest Growing Companies by Inc. | New
ENGLEWOOD, Colorado, September 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – ONEflight International, Inc. has been recognized by Inc. 5000 as one of the Fastest Growing Companies in 2021 ... -
RPC Investments becomes exclusive owner of Ports America
Since 2014, CPP Investments has held a minority stake in Ports America. Credit: minka2507 / Pixabay. Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Investments has signed a definitive agreement ... -
Wick field day is a first for the Caithness Amateur Radio Society since the coronavirus
LA Caithness Amateur Radio Society held its first field day since the coronavirus pandemic struck more than 18 months ago. The club installed a mobile unit ... -
Global price hikes and shipping delays hit local businesses hard
SANTA BARBARA, Calif .– A large backlog in the global supply chain has nearly tripled the time it takes to ship products overseas. And this is ... -
Watch the teaser for Dave Chappelle’s stand-up special “The Closer”; Toni Braxton returns to Lifetime with a series of films | Connect FM | Local news radio
Lester cohen Dave chappelle is back on Netflix with The Closer, a brand new stand-up special that will be released on October 5th. Netflix released a ... -
How the drone delivery case spread beyond parcels
Editor’s Note: This story is part of a series marking the fifth anniversary of Supply Chain Dive. Take a look back at some of the most ... -
Best and Worst New Products Announced By Amazon This Week
Amazon hosted its annual hardware event on Tuesday and showcased several new products ranging from security cameras and updated Alexa home devices to… er, a personal ... -
Ultrarichs complain their super skinny ride is a shoddy mess
New York City now has several ultra-tall buildings built for ultra-wealthy homeowners. It’s a Jungian archetype of howling inequality: many apartments are empty, for they are ... -
Shelter denounces ‘exorbitant’ housing in South Hams
Under Bridge (Courtesy: LDRS) Due to long term underinvestment A national housing charity says the housing crisis, declared last week in South Hams, is the result ... -
Devon covid starts to rise again
But still below the national average Covid cases have increased in parts of Devon, ending weeks of gradually declining infections. In the week to Thursday, September ... -
Latest planning apps from Winchester City Council
21/02079 / HOU, Mr. and Mrs. Hopkins, partial conversion of the existing garage into a driveway on the ground floor, exterior modifications to the front, rear ... -
Japanese stocks track down Wall Street, election results center stage
TOKYO, Sept.29 (Reuters) – Japanese stocks fell more than 2% on Wednesday after heightened inflation fears hit Wall Street stocks overnight, as investors awaited the leadership ... -
Amazon’s fall event showcases Astro Home robot, Echo Show 15, and a smart thermostat
It’s early fall, which means it’s time for Amazon to launch a bunch of new smart home gear around the world. The company hasn’t launched any ... -
Stories from the Past – Memories of Old Roberts Home | Lifestyles
Stories from the Past – Memories of the Old Roberts Home One of Livingston’s oldest homes is located at 506 East University Street and is currently ... -
Rare birds aren’t so rare in South Hams anymore
South Hams is good for the circle bunting (courtesy: Mike Langman / National Trust) The cirl buntings are small breeders The South Hams are teeming with ... -
Murder Island | release date, cast, trailer for Channel 4 mystery
It was only a matter of time before the worlds of mystery murder and reality TV collided, and Channel 4 did just that with Murder Island ... -
South Hams sues real estate developer
Lock’s Hill (courtesy Paul Beech) They didn’t stop working when we told them South Hams District Council has revealed that it has taken legal action against ... -
COVID ship: WA faces concurrent COVID threats, including ship sailing to Fremantle
WA faces simultaneous COVID threats just days after hosting the AFL grand finale – one from an airplane and the other from a ship sailing to ... -
Mike Bohn, USC will study multiple teams to get answers to key questions
Most USC fans already understand what is about to be said in this column, but with the search for head trainers of Trojans still in its ... -
Amateur radio group celebrates 80 years of community service in disasters
PITTSBURGH >> After eight decades of providing emergency relief communications during some of the region’s worst disasters, members of the Steel City Amateur Radio Club have ... -
Four people inducted into the Alley of Honor | New
FLORENCE – The Marriott Shoals Conference Center recently hosted the annual Walk of Honor 2019 inductees ceremony. The ceremony recognized individuals from Florence and Lauderdale County ... -
Micoammeter | Hackaday
If there is one instrument that radio enthusiasts and other radio enthusiasts covet, it is the venerable Bird 43 Thruline power meter. The useful RF tool ... -
Navy creates new Atlantic Destroyer Task Force to hunt Russian submarines
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Forrest Sherman (DDG-98) transits the Atlantic Ocean alongside the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG-60) on April 11, 2020. United ... -
Cherokee ham radio operators participating in simulated emergency tests on Saturday | Local News
Operators of the Cherokee County Amateur Radio Emergency Service will participate in the annual nationwide ARRL simulated emergency test on Saturday. The 70-member Cherokee ARES group ... -
La Palma volcano lava flow suddenly stops after eight-day eruption
Java volcano Lava stopped flowing from a volcano on the Canary Island of La Palma on Monday after an eight-day eruption that caused widespread destruction and ... -
Radio messages reveal how Ricciardo made the “black and white” tire call that Norris missed · RaceFans
When the rain started to fall in the final stages of the Russian Grand Prix, one McLaren driver made the right call to the pit while ... -
Dubai’s foreign trade on track to reach 2,000 billion dirhams – News
The pace of Dubai’s foreign trade growth accelerated by 31% in the first half of 2021, reflecting the emirate’s preeminent role as a global power in ... -
Club Notes | Sunday morning
Lewis Clark Valley Amateur Radio Club (N7LCV) There were 12 members at the group meeting on September 16, chaired by President Jason Frawley. There were two ... -
Amtrak derailment: at least 50 injured in Montana, official says
At least three people were killed and 50 others were injured after an Amtrak train derailed in Montana on Saturday afternoon, triggering a frantic response from ... -
Royal Cam Tiaki star leaves nest as bumper albatross breeding season ends
Department of Conservation Royal Cam star Tiaki, pictured in mid-September, left her nest on the Otago Peninsula on Saturday. The famous albatross chick from the Otago ... -
Airlines don’t share unruly passenger lists
When one of your passengers is kicked off a flight or glued to their chair, maybe after refusing to wear a mask or hitting a flight ... -
Nigerian separatist movement fueled from home in suburban London
By Stéphanie Busari and Sebastian Shukla, CNN Tucked away on a quiet, leafy street in Peckham, south-east London, is the registered address of a movement seeking ... -
Daily calendar for Saturday 25 September 2021 | Community
Clubs, Organizations BIG SPRINGS COMMUNITY CLUB: Holds a monthly potluck at 6:30 p.m. on the second Monday of the month in the BSCC building. MORNING CUP ... -
The magic of Allan Slaight: how an amateur magician became a legend in the business world
Breadcrumb Links Personal finance High net worth Business Magicians never say it, but Slaight’s life in business, philanthropy, and fun speaks volumes. Author of the article: ... -
Miller named Grand Marshal of the Halloween Parade
ALTON – St. Louis Regional Airport Manager David C. Miller will lead the Alton Halloween Parade this year as Grand Marshal. “I thought it was quite ... -
Stork equipped with GPS raises concerns after disappearance in Lebanon
The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) recently received an alert from an Estonian expert about a migrating black stork that apparently disappeared ... -
James Barrett Obituary (1933 – 2021) – Resident of Livermore, CA
James lyall barrettMay 2, 1933 – September 19, 2021Livermore residentCDR James Lyall Barrett was born on May 2, 1933 in San Pedro, California. After graduating in ... -
‘Crabbie’ will be the site of the special HARA station
On Saturday, October 2, the Highland Amateur Radio Association (HARA) will operate a special station to draw attention to the “world’s largest horseshoe crab” which resides ... -
Only half of workers at two critical shipyards are vaccinated
Only about half of workers at two of the Navy’s shipbuilders are vaccinated against COVID-19, senior executives from both companies said. The sobering numbers, which were ... -
Flying microchip with wings to monitor air pollution and airborne diseases
Similar in size to a grain of sand, this flying microchip could one day monitor air pollution, track the spread of airborne disease and, of course, ... -
Nels Walter Harvey, 87 years old | 2021
Nels Walter Harvey, 87 Nels Walter Harvey 87 of Mequon, passed away peacefully and comfortably in hospice care on August 25, 2021 following a courageous 3-year ... -
Cruise ship industry sends warning about border uncertainty
The cruise ship industry says New Zealand stands to lose travel and businesses if uncertainty persists around the border. Image file Photo: Unsplash / Billy Pasco ... -
Glenn Youngkin leads Terry McAuliffe in Virginia governor race: poll
A Virginia gubernatorial poll released Wednesday shows Republican Glenn Youngkin leading Democrat Terry McAuliffe with probable voters for the first time, a sign President Biden’s approval ... -
Massac County club builds new asset to help disaster communities
METROPOLIS (WSIL) – Radio amateurs in Massac County have a new tool that could prove to be a useful asset for the community. The Massac County ... -
Interview with Amyl and the Sniffers: Independent Mixtape 20
Australian punks Amyl and the Sniffers are back with a bang on their second album Comfort for me, which fell earlier this month. Despite a more ... -
Turkish warship warns Greek ship not to enter its waters
ISTANBUL (AP) – A Turkish warship has issued a warning to a Greek research vessel to prevent it from entering what Turkey considers to be its ... -
Deaf students in Newbury talk to astronauts on the International Space Station at world premiere
The International Space Station. Image: NASA via Getty Images Submitted by Mary Hare School A group of students from Mary Hare School for Deaf Children in ... -
Reviews | We have seriously derailed in the global fight against Covid
The potential benefits of what experts call distributed manufacturing are clear: It would be much easier to eliminate variants like Delta if every region of the ... -
Covid cases continue to fall in Devon
Except in West Devon Covid cases continue to fall across much of Devon, with Torridge’s case rate now the only one above the national average. Government ... -
911 to stay in Ipswich
Ipswich dispatchers David Irvine and Dan Morris (via ICAM). Please support local advertisers IPSWICH – In a well-attended public hearing where there was little apparent support ... -
FTSE 100 By Sep 22: Ladbrokes Owner Considering DraftKings Takeover Approach
T A high-stakes lawsuit by Ladbrokes owner Entain was the main focus of London investors today after the FTSE 100 index company confirmed an approach by ... -
Australian submarine deal adds to arms build-up in Asia
Positioning the hard-to-locate submarines closer to seas near China, Japan and the Korean Peninsula could be a powerful deterrent against the Chinese military, said Drew Thompson, ... -
Winners, Inc. Affiliate VegasWINNERS Launches Advanced Sports Games Advice and Information Website to Coincide with 2021 Football Season
Crypto Currency presented as “Krush Koin” to reward members in the new rewards program market on www.vegaswinners.com LAS VEGAS, NV / ACCESSWIRE / September 21, 2021 ... -
What happened to Gibbs after his boat exploded? (TO SUMMARIZE)
[Warning: The below contains MAJOR spoilers for the NCIS Season 19 premiere “Blood in the Water.”] Just because Leroy Jethro Gibbs (Mark Harmon) survived his boat ... -
Michael Connolly Mayerl | Daily News
Michael Connolly Mayerl, 81, from Bonduel, died on Saturday September 18, 2021 in Shawano. Born in Shawano on August 7, 1940, Michael is the son of ... -
Better monitoring of vessel ownership is needed to fight illegal fishing
Illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing hampers the sustainability of the ocean’s precious fish, costing billions of dollars in economic losses each year to governments, coastal ... -
Good Quality Walkie Talkie Sets To Buy For Your Kids From Amazon India
A full two-way radio and a portable transceiver with long range capabilities are a great way for kids to play their pretend games. Check out this ... -
People from all over California came to Kern County for boat races
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) – Some Kern residents caused a stir today by putting their stars to the test in one of the six annual races at ... -
LEAD OFF: MLB strikeout leader Ray vs. Rays newcomer Baz | WGN 720 radio
A look at what’s going on around the majors on Monday: ___ CY YOUNG CANDIDATE VS. START OF THE PHENOM Toronto southpaw Robbie Ray, competing with ... -
Amateur Radio Club to Promote Hillsboro Horseshoe Crab Roadside Attraction
Courtesy of John Levo On Saturday October 2, the Highland Amateur Radio Association will operate a special event station to draw attention to the “World’s Largest ... -
Marion Hill Obituary (1941 – 2021) – Vancleave, MS
MSgt, E-8, Retired USMC, Marion Lawrence “Larry” Hill, III February 12, 1941 – September 14, 2021 Vancleave, Mississippi – Marion L. “Larry” Hill, III, 80, of ... -
Andhra Pradesh: Couple who lost two daughters in boat accident GIVEN twin girls again
Anantapur: Twins have been born again to a couple who lost their twin daughters in a boating accident in Andhra Pradesh two years ago. The twins ... -
I travel half of the United States on a smartwatch and coffee trips
As part of my quest to walk the distance of Route 66 in two years, I use fitness trackers to monitor every run and long walk ... -
Young, stacked US team faces familiar battle in Ryder Cup | WGN Radio 720
The Americans would seem to have a lot in their favor at the Ryder Cup. They are on home soil at Whistling Straits along the Wisconsin ... -
Edgar Maynard Fleming | Obituary
Edgar Maynard Fleming, Jr., known as Ed ou Maynard, 79, died on September 15, 2021. He was born on January 25, 1942, the son of the ... -
₹ 120 crore of incentives and ₹ 5,000 crore of investment for the drone manufacturing sector
Incentives of Rs. 120 crore to be given over the next 3 years under the PLI program for drones and drone components: Minister of Civil Aviation ... -
VIDEO: An adorable bird’s eye view near a boat moving through the water
A very different kind of videos are going viral on the internet and now a video is going viral fast. What the video is looking at ... -
Daily calendar for Saturday 18 September 2021 | Community
Clubs, Organizations BIG SPRINGS COMMUNITY CLUB: Holds a monthly potluck at 6:30 p.m. on the second Monday of the month in the BSCC building. MORNING CUP ... -
Four pioneers inducted into the Florence Walk of Honor
FLORENCE, Alabama – It started as a collaboration between Florence city officials to honor and recognize residents of Florence and Lauderdale County – the Walk of ... -
Science students follow a satellite in space
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee (WVLT) – Science students learn with the guidance of mentors as they follow their tiny satellite orbiting above the earth. The RamSat The device, ... -
Apple and Google remove ‘Navalny’ voting app in Russia
The Russian government has been increasingly blunt in recent days about its willingness to use threats of arrest to prevent use of the app. “With the ... -
Southwest Airlines to reward vaccinated workers with extra pay and reduce Covid sick days for the unvaccinated
Southwest Airlines is cracking down on anti-vax shenanigans, offering an attractive benefit to employees who are either fully vaccinated or will be by November 15: they ... -
Besancon. Travel to Latin America with Atma Band Emiya
Emma, the world soul trio from Besançon, released their first album, “l’Enwol” with Solar Atmosphere. To celebrate the event, a concert is scheduled for Friday, September ... -
Alfred Corbett Sr. | Obituary
It is with heavy hearts, filled with pain but also with the strength of the Lord Jesus that the Corbett family announce the transition of Alfred ... -
Shipping Management Software Market Size, Growth and Analysis by Major Key Players – A1 Tracker, Freightview, Aljex Software, Buyco
Sample download request Request a discount Company Profile The latest recently published study, The Global Shipping Management Software Market forecast period 2021-2028. According to the study, ... -
Could international travel resume in NSW after 80% of adults have suffered a double hit?
Once 80% of eligible New South Wales adults have been fully immunized, international borders could potentially reopen, not only for Australians returning from overseas, but also ... -
General Atomics considers Arctic Circle operations with MQ-9A ‘Big Wing’ demo | New
As global warming melts the ice floes in the Arctic Ocean, leaving more open water for Chinese and Russian ships to transit, Washington is looking for ... -
Home Assistant now comes in a ready-to-use box
Home Assistant, the smart home automation platform that is both powerful and pungent, is finally making its way to the mainstream. Nabu Casa, the company behind ... -
Gary Pettigrew Obituary (1946 – 2021) – Ferndale, WA
Gary Douglas Pettigrew May 8, 1946 – September 10, 2021 Ferndale, Washington – Gary Douglas Pettigrew, 75, passed away peacefully at home on September 10, 2021. ... -
Council takes aim at garbage collector
Garbage Collection (Courtesy of South Hams District Council) There have been problems from the start South Hams District Council has pledged to toughen up the tone ... -
According to Jyotiraditya Scindia, the drone manufacturing industry is expected to generate more than 10,000 direct jobs, probably an industry of Rs 900 Cr by fiscal year 2023-24
New Delhi, September 16: Take a further step towards realizing our collective vision of a Aatmanirbhar Bharat, the central government under the leadership of Prime Minister ... -
Global Port Management Software Market 2021 with Pre-Post COVID-19 Impact Analysis by Product (Management, Monitoring, Testing, Communication); By application (warehousing, vessel tracking, cargo security, ship broker)
Global Port Management Software Market Overview, Regional Analysis, Market Share and Competitive Analysis The study focused on the port management software incorporated a variety of analytical ... -
SpaceX Inspiration4 Launch Today: How To Track Historic Space Flight Online
SpaceX successfully launched its Inspiration4 mission into orbit on Wednesday. With this, Elon Musk’s company has taken several milestones. At Launch Complex 39 at NASA’s Kennedy ... -
These Sunday Scaries CBD infused gummies are 100% vegan and 1000% delicious
Whether you’re planning a visit to the in-laws or trying to meet important deadlines at work, there are plenty of reasons to pull your hair out ... -
C-130 Reserve Aerial Firefighting Teams Fly During Second Busiest Wildland Fire Season> US Air Force> Post Display
SPACE FORCE BASE PETERSON, Colorado (AFNS) – The 302nd Airlift Wing has three C-130 Hercules Aircraft flight sorties out of the McClellan Air Refueling Base this ... -
Fall of covid cases in Devon – Radio Exe
Except in Torbay and Torridge Covid cases continue to fall across much of Devon, but have increased in Torbay and Torridge. Government figures for the week ... -
California governor’s recall vote fails; Gavin Newsom will remain in office
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – California Governor Gavin Newsom emphatically Tuesday defeated a recall aimed at expelling him from office earlier, a competition the Democrat organized as ... -
Savarese’s tenure in Timbers and the battle to ‘fix the ship’ in 2021
The head coach seat Giovanni Savarese sits on got even hotter on August 31, 2021, when Austin FC scored three goals against the Portland Timbers for ... -
Obituary of Doris Willoughby (1936 – 2021) – Lakewood, CO
Willoughby, Doris June 29, 1936 – September 8, 2021 Doris Mellott Koerner Willoughby was born June 29, 1936 in Easton, Pennsylvania, and died September 8, 2021 ... -
Amateur radio members from Richmond, BC offering courses
The Richmond Amateur Radio Club is involved in all kinds of communications, including Richmond amateur radio enthusiasts are set to host a series of courses this ... -
C-130 Reserve Aerial Firefighting Teams Fly During Second Busiest Forest Fire Season> Air Force Reserve Command> News Article
SPACE FORCE BASE PETERSON, Colorado – The 302nd Airlift Wing flew three C-130 aircraft this year from McClellan Refueling Base in Sacramento County, Calif., Performing a ... -
Biden: California recall results will be felt nationwide
LONG BEACH, Calif .– President Joe Biden put Democrats’ approach to the coronavirus pandemic at stake on Monday, questioning the California recall that could impeach Gov. ... -
Call to make South Hams sustainable
Rewilding in Ermington Claiming that new homes are not suitable for the future A former parish councilor from Staverton in Devon is urging politicians at all ... -
local amateur radio club reaches for the sky | Community life
The Hill Country Amateur Radio Club reached a much anticipated milestone on August 23 when nine of its members successfully raised a 60-foot freestanding antenna tower. ... -
Boise airport expects delays ahead of President Biden’s visit
President Joe Biden’s flight to Boise on Monday could cause delays at the airport, although the exact impact on local flights remains to be seen. Sarah ... -
The association of radio amateurs will organize a license class
Fort Herkimer Amateur Radio Association, Inc. Education Committee Chairman Chris Bouck, amateur radio call sign KB4CMF, announces that the association will be teaching an entry-level technician ... -
Daily calendar for Saturday 11 September 2021 | Community
Clubs, Organizations BIG SPRINGS COMMUNITY CLUB: Holds a monthly potluck at 6:30 p.m. on the second Monday of the month in the BSCC building. MORNING CUP ... -
Cruises are back: here’s what you need to know about safety before boarding
AFTER ALMOST 18 months of sleep in the Covid 19 era, cruise passengers are increasingly starting to sail again. American Cruise Line launched from Florida in ... -
Let’s take another look at the air data ports and the B-2’s astro-inertial navigation system.
A US Air Force B-2 Spirit assigned to the 509th Bombardment Wing participates in a Bombardment Task Force mission over the Atlantic Ocean on September 6, ... -
ARRL Board of Directors awards prizes
09/09/2021 The ARRL Council awarded several awards at its July 2021 meeting. The ARRL Doug DeMaw Technical Excellence Award, W1FB went to Steve Franke, K9AN; Bill ... -
Royal Navy warships depart for historic five-year deployment to the Pacific
“Two-thirds of the world is our playground,” said Lt. Cmdr. Ben Evans, commanding officer of HMS Spey, a 2,000-ton, 300-foot-long offshore patrol vessel who will team ... -
Mobile phone mast in Clarke County targeted for another height increase |
BERRYVILLE – Better cell phone service in eastern Clarke County could come at the cost of further obscuring the rural landscape. Crown Castle International LLC owns ... -
BridgeComm enters into strategic partnership with Space Micro
BridgeComm enters into strategic partnership with Space Micro Press release from: BridgeComm Posted: Tuesday September 7 2021 BridgeComm, Inc., a leader in wireless optical communications (OWC) ... -
Federal government issues more than $ 350 million penalty notices to companies involved in shipping seafood from Alaska, complaint says
A fishing boat returns to the port of Unalaska, Alaska on August 31, 2012. The port of Dutch Harbor is the largest fishing port in the ... -
Jettribe Mid America Jetski Race Home Town Racer
Last weekend marked the final round of the Jettribe Mid America Jetski racing series, held in El Dorado, Kansas. It was the last stop of the ... -
Tiny radio transmitters track the effect of pesticides on bumblebees
CAMBRIDGE – Researchers are using tiny radio trackers to help understand the movement of local bumblebees. Amanda Liczner and her team attach radio trackers weighing just ... -
Covid cases fall in Devon – Radio Exe
But they are still above the national average Covid cases have declined in almost all parts of the county, but still remain above the national average. ... -
South Hams and West Devon Planning applications for the week ending August 27
The following requests have been submitted to South Hams District Council and West Devon Borough Council. Request for approval of the details reserved by conditions three, ...