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Geysers of the World
Geysers of Yellowstone
Grand Geyser
Feature Type: Geyser
Geyser/Spring Type: Fountain geyser
Upper Geyser Basin
Grand and Castle Group
Grand is a fountain-type geyser. Its interval is usually around 6 to 15 hours (the average has been about 7 to 8 hours for the past two years). Its height is about 150 to 180 feet and its duration is about 9-12 minutes. It will sometimes stop after about 8 to 9 minutes and then restart after a minute or so. This second "burst" and any subsequent bursts are often among the tallest if not the tallest of the eruption. About half the eruptions had more than one burst in 2005. Be sure to wait to see if there is a second burst.
Grand Geyser is closely connected to many of the geysers in its immediate vicinity. It is most easy to see this connection in Vent Geyser and Turban Geyser.
Vent Geyser usually only starts an eruption immediately after the start of a Grand eruption. On rare occasions Vent can start just before Grand. Vent almost always erupts in conjunction with Turban Geyser. Vent and Turban will continue to erupt for about an hour after Grand erupts. Then Vent and Turban stop and Vent usually does not erupt again until the next eruption of Grand. (In some seasons Vent and Turban have started another long eruption, lasting up to another two to three hours.) Occasionally Vent will erupt concurrently with Turban during the first Turban eruption following the hour long Vent and Turban eruption that starts with Grand's eruption. On extremely rare occasions Vent has erupted by itself.
During the hours prior to an eruption of Grand, Turban Geyser erupts about every 20 minutes for about five minutes. During Grand's eruption, it will erupt continuously often increasing in size from its normal 5-10 feet to about 20 feet. For the hour or so after Grand's eruption Turban erupts continuously with Vent Geyser. Turban then resumes its about 20 minute cycles.
What to look for:
First, it is easy to get confused when looking for Grand Geyser. The Park Service has put out a sign to help you but the first thing most people notice is the large raised rim around Turban Geyser and they miss the large flat pool just to the right of Turban. This large pool, with almost no rim, is Grand Geyser. When Grand Geyser finally erupts, it does so just before the start or within one, or rarely two, minutes after the start of a Turban eruption. If Grand doesn't start at this time, you'll have to wait for the next eruption of Turban and hope. After an eruption of Grand, Grand's pool is empty. Water slowly fills the pool and reaches first overflow about 5 hours after the eruption. Once in overflow, it can be noted that the pool rises and falls in approximately 20 minute cycles. These cycles correspond to the eruptions of Turban Geyser. At about the time an eruption of Turban starts, the water in Grand will usually begin to slowly drop and will continue to drop as Turban erupts. Once Turban stops, the water in Grand will slowly begin to rise again. With some practice, a good eye and favorable weather conditions, you may be able to see these drops and rises. Look around the front edge of the pool and you will notice some slightly raised sinter formations. At high water they form small islands or may even be covered by the water, at low water they will stick out of the water by about an inch. What you are looking for is for the water to stay high at the time you expect Turban Geyser to erupt. If this happens, you then want to look for large ripples (called waves) on Grand's pool. These waves are hard to see. It often takes practice to see them. Once large waves start while Grand's pool is staying full, you are almost assured of an eruption. The eruption will start just prior to Turban or within a minute or so of Turban. If it doesn't erupt within this period, sit back and wait for the the next Turban eruption.
Once Grand erupts, there is the possibility of more than one burst. A Grand burst is defined as continuos eruption of water from Grand. The shorter this first burst, preferably less then 10 minutes, the more likely it is that you will see a second, third or more bursts. (The most bursts seen in one eruption during the last few years is 11 bursts but the average is usually between 2 and 4 bursts.) After a burst has ended, watch Grand's pool. Sometimes the water will be out of sight, sometimes it will still be visible. Watch to see if the water rises. If the water rises and begins to bubble be prepared for a spectacular sight as Grand erupts to its full height in one continuous motion. If the water drops, well, there's always the next eruption.
Electronic Monitor Files
Grand eruptions for 1999.txt
Grand eruptions for 2000.txt
Grand eruptions for 2001.txt
Grand eruptions for 2002.txt
Grand eruptions for 2003.txt
Grand eruptions for 2004.txt
Grand eruptions for 2005.txt
Grand eruptions for 2006.txt
Grand eruptions for 2007.txt
Grand eruptions for 2008.txt
Grand eruptions for 2009.txt
Grand eruptions for 2010.txt
Grand eruptions for 2011.txt
Some of the temperature data used to derive the eruption times and durations used in this section were collected by Ralph Taylor under a National Park Service research permit, and the remainder was collected by personnel working for the Geology Department of the Yellowstone Center for Resources (including Ralph Taylor). The loggers are a combination of loggers owned by the NPS and Ralph Taylor. Analysis of the raw temperature data to extract the eruption data was performed by Ralph Taylor. The eruption time files on this website may be used provided that Yellowstone National Park is credited for the temperature data and Ralph Taylor is credited for the eruption times.
Activity Recorded by Data Logger - by Ralph Taylor
Grand Geyser has been monitored using electronic data loggers since 1999. The record is not complete for these years but there is a substantially complete record from 2002 to the fall of 2008 with only a few gaps.
A gap from 20 to 31 January 2008 resulted from a sensor failure. A gap from 1954 on 24 May to 1054 on 27 May due to memory filling.
The Grand logger failed after the 6 November download. Some data from a second logger are available after 6 November 2008 but there are numerous gaps.
Activity in 2011
The overall statistics for 2011 are shown at
Grand 2011 Statistics.
A pdf of this summary is at
Grand Geyser Recent Activity Summary.
The activity of Grand Geyser in 2011 is shown in the graph at the right. The blue line shows all of the eruption intervals and the yellow line shows the 1-week moving median interval. The graphs for the current year are updated about every six weeks from October to June and weekly from June to the end of September.
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Grand Geyser's activity for the recent past is shown in the next graph, and the activity for the past month in the third graph below.
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The current year graph shows longer term trends while the other two shorter timeline graphs give a better sense of the most recent activity.
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Another useful representation of a geyser's activity is the distribution of intervals. The next chart shows the distribution of intervals for the whole of 2011 to date, the most recent month of data, and the most recent week of data. This chart illustrates the range of intervals that necessitates the four hour prediction window. Note that in this and the other histograms displayed here the labels shown on the X-axis represent the upper boundary of the class, not the midpoint. Geyser times are traditionally truncated. The graph at the right has class widths of 15 minutes. The bar appearing above the label "8:15," for example, contains intervals from 8h01m through 8h15m.
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The monthly statistics graph shows the maximum, mean, median, and minimum intervals for each month. This chart summarizes the range and gives another perspective on the activity. The minimum value is an indication of how soon after the previous eruption one must arrive at Grand to be (relatively) sure to see the next eruption and the difference between the minimum and maximum suggests how long the wait could be.
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Another slant on this is shown in the prediction graph which shows how the current prediction would have fared as applied over the past week and month. This graph shows the percent of all intervals that fall below the prediction window, in each quarter of the window, and the percentage of intervals that are longer than the window.
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Activity since June 1999
One way to present the eruption interval data is to graph the interval as a function of time. The graph shown at the right shows all of the electronically recorded intervals since 1999. The gaps in 1999, 2000, and 2001 are many weeks long and resulted from the logger filling during times that the Park is closed. We were somewhat more successful since then, but in the winter of 2004-5 there were technical problems with the logger.
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The interval graph shows the large variation in interval from one eruption to the next. A better idea of the change in intervals over time can be seen from the graph of the 1-week moving median intervals, shown at the right. Grand has experienced a decrease in intervals over the time shown. In 1999, 2000, 2001, and 2002 there were brief (2 to 3 week) periods of short intervals, more clearly shown on the moving median graph than on the interval graph, but in all of these cases Grand soon reverted to its long-term behavior. However, following the several week short (about 7 hour) interval series in mid-2002 although Grand reverted to 11 hour intervals in August a gradual and steady decline in intervals began which continued until March 2003, then another decline started in late 2003 that continued until Grand's weekly moving median dropped below 7 hours in August 2004. Moving median intervals have remained in the 7-8 hour range since with little change.
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The graph at the right shows Grand's interval statistics on a month by month basis, including the maximum, minimum, mean, and median intervals for each month. Note that before 2005 the mean interval was roughly halfway between the minimum and maximum for each month, but since early 2005 the mean has been closer to the minimum. This was because most intervals were short and there were few intervals near the maximum.
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Activity in 2010
Activity in 2009
Activity in 2008
Activity in 2007
Activity in 2006
Activity in 2005
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The above photograph shows an afterburst of Grand. Afterbursts occur from an empty crater up to about ten minutes after the end of the eruption. Afterbursts are relatively rare. Also shown are Vent and Turban Geysers during their post Grand activity.
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The above picture shows afterplay from Vent and Turban. Notice Grand's empty crater to in the lower right portion of the picture.
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By: John Hope Bryant Disasters are unpredictable. Even with prior warning, we are rarely, if ever, prepared for the mental and emotional tax excised on us individually and collectively as a community. Right now, we find ourselves in the middle of a global health crisis, an economic shift felt by millions, and in the throes of battling a series of back-to-back natural disasters. Amidst these trying times, we must remember – disasters do not stop, and we cannot sit by idly, becoming victims of circumstance. The best way to fight back against the unknown is by being prepared. Devastation strikes without discrimination and it is never clear when it will impact you and your community. It is often said that the best offense is a good defense, preparedness is just that. Financial preparation for emergencies can save you and your family tremendous heartache and stress after disaster strikes. The simple actions you take, or do not take, today can greatly affect your future and way of life. Recently, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recorded that more than 25 million Americans were impacted by a natural disaster in 2017; and, in the past three years alone, natural disasters have accounted for nearly $500 billion in damage and losses. While it is not possible to control the disruptions that nature can sometimes bring into our lives, we can control our response to them through financial literacy. Financial literacy is the cornerstone of preparedness; the two go together. When you understand the mechanics of money and resources – and how it can be leveraged to bring you to your desired future – you attain a sense of control and empowerment you may not have had before. Many times, individuals can tend to focus on what they do not have as a reason for delaying emergency preparations. Rather than focusing on what you do not have, think about shifting your focus on what you do have and maximizing its output and potential. Remember, consistently taking small actions yields big results over time. Here are a few things that you can do to be prepared for any kind of financial emergency you may find yourself in: Make saving a priority. It is important to understand that federal disaster assistance will not make you whole after disaster strikes – you must make saving and proper insurance a priority. For your savings, consider creating an additional "cash-on-demand" savings account that you add to periodically that you can take with you in case you are required to evacuate in a hurry. Maintain insurance. After Hurricane Harvey in 2017, the average flood insurance payout to homeowners who flooded was $120,000. Conversely, homeowners who took on water and applied for FEMA for federal financial assistance through FEMA received $4,000 to 7,000 on average. Therefore, it is important to understand your risks and ensure your assets have the proper level of coverage. Review your policy options, policies, and other relevant paperwork consistently to ensure that information is up to date. Have a written plan. A comprehensive financial plan serves as your road map reminding you of your desired destination and the actions required to get there. Make copies of all important financial and legal documents. Many times, when disasters strike, property is severely damaged or destroyed. Unfortunately, for many, they lose access to important documents like mortgage information and birth certificates which are helpful in applying for recovery assistance. Additionally, in today's technological environment, make sure your important documents are available digitally by storing them in the cloud, email, or mobile device. If you need assistance in this process, Operation HOPE may be able to help. For nearly three decades, Operation HOPE has been empowering Americans through financial literacy with a standing commitment to prepare individuals and families for financial disasters, of any kind, and seeing them through to recovery. Through HOPE Coalition America (HCA), the organization provides preparation coaching, at no cost to clients, to help them get back on their feet should they be adversely affected by disaster – be it natural or manmade. Additionally, their financial wellbeing coaches are trained to walk alongside clients in their most vulnerable times to help them regain a sense of dignity and normalcy in their lives. They can help clients build emergency financial plans, negotiate their mortgage payments, apply for eligible post-disaster FEMA assistance, speak to lenders concerning the terms and condition of their loans, and more. Life is an adventure, plan for it and be ready for the unexpected. September is National Preparedness Month and it is the perfect time to make a commitment to ensure you and your family are financially prepared – by doing so, you are investing in your future. For more resources, visit the Ready Campaign and the Financial Literacy and Education Commission.
By Charles Redding, MedShare CEO & President I cannot recall a time when so much focus has been placed on primary health care, or the lack thereof, as it is now. The global Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the ongoing struggle in many communities to address underlying health conditions before they lead to catastrophic outcomes. This is especially true in low-income and marginalized communities. The concept of primary health care has been repeatedly reinterpreted and redefined. In some contexts, it is referred to as the provision of ambulatory or first-level personal health care services. In other contexts, primary health care is understood as a set of priority health interventions for low-income populations. Others consider primary health care to be an essential component of human development, focusing on the economic, social and political aspects. The World Health Organization (WHO) has developed a cohesive definition based on three components: Meeting people's health needs through comprehensive promotive, protective, preventive, curative, rehabilitative, and palliative care throughout the life course, strategically prioritizing key health care services aimed at individuals and families through primary care and the population through public health functions as the central elements of integrated health services; Systematically addressing the broader determinants of health (including social, economic, environmental, as well as people's characteristics and behaviors) through evidence-informed public policies and actions across all sectors; and Empowering individuals, families, and communities to optimize their health, as advocates for policies that promote and protect health and well-being, as co-developers of health and social services, and as self-carers and care-givers to others. All too often, primary health care is a weak link in health systems. Over 400 million people worldwide lack access to essential health services typically delivered through primary health care. According to WHO, over 10 million children under the age of five who live in developing nations die annually due to inadequate medical care. In some instances, potentially life-saving surgeries have to be cancelled due to the lack of basic supplies like sutures, clean needles, gauze and alcohol wipes. Often, people living in medically underserved communities are sicker and live shorter lives due to lack of access to basic services, including health care. Closing the gap in quality primary health care is essential to improving global health outcomes. Active primary care health systems are where people go in their communities to stay healthy and to receive care when they become ill. When quality primary care is available, it fosters healthier communities. For these reasons and more, MedShare's Primary Care Program focuses on: Decreasing global health disparities by improving access to quality medical supplies and equipment Increasing the capacity to effectively treat and care for patients in local health care systems Strengthening global health systems so they are prepared to treat patients during future health crises Improving health outcomes for patients by improving the standard of care MedShare partners with hospitals, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and in-country health ministers to fulfill our mission. By working with these health partners, we help them reach more patients and perform more routine and life-saving medical procedures. Since 1998, through our Primary Care Program, we have been able to help strengthen health systems and improve the standard of care in 117 countries and territories by: Delivering nearly 1,900 shipments of quality medical supplies & equipment valued at $238 million. Provisioning almost 4,000 medical mission teams to provide care in resource-challenged communities Providing over $3.2 million of medical supplies to local safety-net clinics via our on-site Primary Care Supply Centers Quality health care should not be a choice. Rather, it should be provided as economically as possible to all those in need. Without it, the rate of disease and chronic illness affecting people around the world will continue to increase, and pandemics and other health crises will continue to disproportionally impact those living in underserved communities. This is sponsored content.
By Paul Donsky Better traffic signals. Enhanced bus service. Improved roads. These are a some of the projects included in this year's list of transportation projects slated to receive federal funding. In all, $44 million from Uncle Sam was recently allocated by the Atlanta Regional Commission toward a range of projects. Here are some highlights: Widening Lee Road in Douglas County, from Fairburn Road to Monier Avenue, to create a four-lane roadway divided by a 20-foot raised grass median, sidewalks and a multi-use trail on the east side of Lee. MARTA improvements, including: Arterial Rapid Transit on Metropolitan Parkway, from the West End MARTA Station in the City of Atlanta to the City of Hapeville; and enhanced bus service in Clayton County. Bill Gardner Parkway Widening, scoping activities, from SR 155 to I-75 South in Henry County. When construction, Bill Gardner will be four lanes from SR 155 to Lester Mill Road and six lanes from Lester Mill to I-75. Other projects in line for funding include: Phase 1 of a traffic enhancement signal program in the City of Atlanta; the Global Gateway Connector in the City of College Park; and vehicle expansion on bus route 50 in Gwinnett County. The region's Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) allocates federal funds to be used in the construction of the highest-priority projects in the long-range Regional Transportation Plan, which includes $173 billion in funding through 2050. The TIP is updated several times a year. This is sponsored content.
By By John Russell, Eric Tanenblatt, Thurbert Baker, David Quam, Polly Lawrence, Ceasar Mitchell, Rob Vescio and William Kaneko, Dentons Dentons' Public Policy group has provided a synopsis of the political landscape for each state prepared by members of our Dentons 50 network — experts from all 50 state capitols with a pulse on federal, state and local races in their respective states. We also highlight the states with governors races, attorneys general races and the 22 state chambers considered "battle grounds" with their current majorities. Click here to view report (PDF) This is sponsored content.
By Bradley Roberts, Content Manager, United Way of Greater Atlanta David was experiencing shortness of breath. As an undocumented American, he was afraid to leave for the hospital and afraid to leave his family alone—so he called the Latino Community Fund of Georgia. He was desperate, and he thought this could be one of the last phone calls he ever made. He needed it to count. His eight family members, all undocumented, were living in an apartment together. David wanted to make sure his family was supported and taken care of in case he died. A representative with the Latino Community Fund reached out to the Grady Health System for a health professional who specializes in assisting undocumented clients like David. Over the course of two conversations, the health professional encouraged David to seek treatment. David survived his bout with the coronavirus, but he had been left with an $81,000 bill. Now, the Latino Community Fund is working with him to understand and negotiate his expenses and help as he and his family move on from this. The Latino Community Fund was one of the most recent recipients of grant funds made possible through the Greater Atlanta COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund, a joint effort from United Way of Greater Atlanta and Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta. On Aug. 11, United Way and Community Foundation announced the seventh round of grants for the COVID-19 response. Latino Community Fund received $200,000 to provide emergency financial assistance for Latinx communities throughout Greater Atlanta. The seventh round of grants totaled roughly $1.13 million and targeted emergency financial assistance for housing-related costs. The grants went to 10 organizations in response to the region's needs as a result of COVID-19. About two weeks into March, major cities across the country began shutting down restaurants, bars, gyms and schools in an attempt to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus. As of Aug. 13, COVID-19, which is a respiratory illness with symptoms such as cough, fever and in severe cases, difficulty breathing, has infected more than 5 million people nationwide and killed more than 165,000. This seventh round of grant funding from United Way and Community Foundation allows organizations to provide emergency financial assistance in response to this crisis for a period of up to four and a half months. Nine of the grants provided emergency financial assistance and legal support to combat evictions for some of our most vulnerable, low-income populations — undocumented and immigrant families with children, families who may face threats from domestic violence, families who live in extended stay motels and families without formal leases. David's employer has not hired him back, and he currently has no job to provide for his family. There are many other stories like his around Greater Atlanta. To help those in need, donate to the Greater Atlanta COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund. If you would like to empower communities of color in Greater Atlanta impacted by decades of systemic barriers and disinvestment, donate to the United for Racial Equity and Healing Fund. You can also ensure that all children in Greater Atlanta have access to the same resources and opportunities by donating to the Child Well-Being Impact Fund. This is sponsored content.
ATC's Family Connection Virtual Townhall Educates, Engages Students and Staff By Atlanta Technical College For many organizations, the practice of social distancing has redefined the idea of community and connectivity among colleagues and peers. Even with the creative hybrid learning environment at Atlanta Technical College (ATC), many students and faculty members are embarking on a reimagined school/work experience and learning to balance their new daily reality. Technology has helped ATC blaze a path that has ushered in a renewed sense of culture through virtual conversations focused on social, mental, political and health-related topics that draws hundreds of students and staff to log in and take part in the new "community" each month. ATC's Family Connection is a series of virtual town hall meetings that have created a new sense of unity among students, faculty and staff as college leaders and local experts discuss important topics and share valuable resources. Initially created to address the regional and national protests in response to police brutality, ATC first launched the virtual meeting series in June of this year. "This year has been a whirlwind of unforeseen challenges due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and global movements around police brutality that have emotionally impacted many of our team members and students," said ATC President Dr. Victoria Seals. "Our goal with the Family Connection series is to shift our current challenges into opportunities to create a safe space for the ATC Family to find help, share their concerns, learn more about important topics, and engage with their peers." Over the last four months, college members have connected around such topics as mental health awareness, domestic violence, COVID-19, and voter suppression. Although ATC has launched a hybrid learning schedule that allows students to periodically come on campus to take technical courses, many students have decreased daily face-to-face interactions with their peers. "We want to be deliberate about creating a culture and community that fosters learning and growth for all," said Dr. Seals. "I believe the virtual environment has actually helped draw more people into the larger conversations and has enabled our greater Atlanta community to engage our students and staff in a dynamic way." With October being recognized as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, ATC joined forces with Partnership Against Domestic Violence to bring the topic to the forefront by inviting leaders to advocate to share their stories, resources, and warning signs. "Now more than ever, we wanted to be intentional about creating a pathway for success. You never know what people are dealing with or experiencing, so our goal is to find ways to connect with our village even though we have to commune in a different way," said Dr. Sonya McCoy-Wilson, dean of arts and sciences, who served as the moderator for the domestic violence town hall. As Georgia continues to break records for absentee and early voting, ATC is also preparing their student body to be more engaged and informed voters. Joel Alvarado, who served as a panelist during the Oct. 15 Family Connection virtual town hall and has worked in community development and advocacy, said that community and technical colleges are the "starting point" for creating awareness and spreading information to others. "The best way to contribute to democracy is through voting," Alvarado said. "The evolution of organizational culture will be studied during and after this pandemic," said Dorna Werdelin, associate vice president of communications, marketing & public relations. "What I believe will be revealed at ATC is that in the midst of a crisis, we were able to demonstrate the very best of the culture and community that we have established here. This is an environment that cares for our students, staff and faculty in words and actions." This is sponsored content.
By Melissa R. Brogdon, MS.Ed, CFRE The pursuit of equity in Atlanta has remained perpetually elusive. Leaders from every nonprofit and many corporations have continuously convened and collaborated to provide solutions that bring us steps closer to helping all Atlantans truly access the promise of our resurgent city. The problem is big and for the individual looking to make an impact, the path to get involved can feel unclear. For members of The Junior League of Atlanta, Inc. (JLA) the Little Black Dress Initiative (LBDI) keeps this pursuit ignited. For the last 6 years, JLA has invited community members, neighbors, coworkers, family, and friends to increase awareness of the generational poverty problem our city faces and learn how we, as a community, can provide promising solutions. JLA members like the 2020 LBDI Chair, Edwina Robinson have illustrated how a pathway out of generational poverty is possible. As a native Atlantan, she was able to purchase a home in the same area that was once known as the housing project, Perry Homes, where her father grew up. Edwina's trajectory to disrupting generational poverty however is not the norm. She also shared that Atlanta has the worst upward mobility of any major metro in the country. Only 4% of Metro Atlantans born into the bottom 20% of income earners ever make it to the top 20%. Struggling families across the region now face an additional barrier to economic mobility: the persistent Covid-19 pandemic which is now compounding and escalating this economic crisis. Early research has highlighted the disproportionate impact the Covid-19 pandemic will have on women and women-led households. In particular for women of color, school closures, limited access to affordable childcare, job loss and lack of affordable healthcare will serve only to further widen the gaps that the pandemic will leave in its wake. LBDI is an awareness campaign hosted by JLA each year with one primary goal: to equip more children and families with the support to access greater opportunity just like Edwina. In reflecting on her role this year, she shared that, "I became involved with LBDI for the same reasons I joined the League…I wanted to apply my passion for community engagement to make a real difference." During the week of October 19-23, more than 50 JLA members , known as LBDI advocates, matched Edwina's enthusiasm. For 5 days they donned the same black dress in an effort to start conversations that made people think about their privilege and hopefully share their resources with their neighbors facing formidable odds. Advocates championed awareness building, as well as fundraising during LBDI week. With many of their likely donors indoors practicing social distancing, LBDI Advocates got creative and implemented all sorts of digital engagement strategies to encourage engagement with the initiative. They refreshed their personal pitches, activated the power of influencers on social media, and leveraged financial matches from their own pockets. Many shared video messages with their friends and community to explain their personal "Why" for becoming an advocate and asking for support even as so many may be facing hardship themselves. Early results indicate that their efforts are working. Though the inability to connect with supporters in person has somewhat impacted the way information about LBDI is shared, the initiative is clearly on its path to raise more $85,000 to support families and children facing great challenges during this unprecedented year. Once fully completed, the results of this year's campaign will provide financial support and trained volunteers to dozens of JLA partners, like Mercy Care, Chris 180 and Agape, that offer direct assistance to thousands of vulnerable Atlantans each year. For more than 104 years, JLA has forged a route toward a more equitable Atlanta through hands-on service and advocacy. In order to effectively spread awareness for JLA's Issue Based Community Initiatives like LBDI, the tools that JLA members have been equipped with must be used for transformative conversations that generate results beyond political or religious preferences, zip code or ethnic background. Members of the league have leveraged their unique life experiences for courageous conversations that expose our collective truth; we all have something to offer in the march toward a more equitable Atlanta. Not only are they increasing awareness, they are encouraging people to see how LBDI connects to the current movement for social justice. Edwina has lots of faith in the LBDI Advocates, "The Junior League Atlanta women have never shied away from the tough challenges." LBDI Advocates illustrate that even our biggest problems can be impacted by the action of one. When the initiative was first adopted in 2014 a quarter of all children living in Georgia were facing poverty and food insecurity. With the collective effort of many, like JLA's partner Atlanta Community Food Bank, that figure has been reduced to 1 in 5. JLA continues inviting community members to invest in the league's work to transform communities and equip women to serve and lead. This is sponsored content.
By Wendy Stewart, Atlanta Market President for Bank of America Each year, in celebration of National Hispanic American Heritage Month, we at Bank of America express great support and gratitude for our Hispanic-Latino communities and their many contributions to our society and culture. Unity has been especially important this year as we continue to see many underserved communities, including communities of color, disproportionately impacted by the coronavirus. We continue to uplift our Hispanic-Latino communities by supporting our clients, being a great place to work for our teammates and being proactive partners in the neighborhoods in which we live and work. Partnerships with organizations like the Latin American Association (LAA), La Amistad and Cristo Rey connect Hispanic-Latino youth to first-time jobs, offer young adults alternative pathways to employment, and provide second chances to individuals rebuilding their careers and lives, services that are all much-needed at this time. Our partners have risen to meet this unprecedented moment and adapted their approaches accordingly: LAA is working with families to address basic needs and provide education and job resource assistance, as well as COVID-19 testing for students and families. La Amistad has made use of its new bus to deliver more than 27,000 meals since the onset of the pandemic to students and families throughout Atlanta. Cristo Rey is navigating its school year virtually and preparing for the Corporate Work Study Program to begin Oct. 13. And Ser Familia, a longtime partner of our Hispanic-Latino employee network, has provided more than 100,000 pounds of food and offered emergency financial assistance to families in need over the past few months. At Bank of America, we believe we're stronger when we connect our diverse backgrounds and perspectives to better meet the needs of our teammates, clients and communities. History and culture matter, and I am so grateful for our city's diverse and colorful heritage. I hope that we learn to value all our perspectives and different viewpoints to foster a culture of greater inclusion and understanding — not just during National Hispanic American Heritage Month, but also in our daily lives. This is sponsored content.


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With a second straight disappointing performance, the preseason Super Bowl champs are really trying the patience of a fanbase that doesn't have much patience to begin with. But maybe give the franchise savior more than two hours of game action before calling for his job?
Dan Steinberg does the dirty work of rounding up calls for Robert Griffin III to be benched in favor of co-football-jesus Kirk Cousins. It's largely low-hanging fruit—see, here's some rando calling for Ryan Mallett to play in New England—but it's not restricted to frustrated fans. The hosts on CSN Washington's postgame show debated this very topic:
"I'm gonna put the question out there: why not stick no. 12 out there, who is healthy?" host Chick Hernandez asked. "It's apparent from listening to you guys and watching that game: Robert Griffin III is not the same guy, yet. He's not that guy. There is not a threat for him to run. When there was a threat to run last year, he created a lot of problems for opposing defenses. Why not put the guy who's healthy out there right now?"
Why not? For starters, Griffin is rusty because he hasn't played since January. The best way for him to get back his confidence, in both his abilities and his ligaments, probably isn't to limit his reps to non-contact practices. The Redskins aren't going to win the Super Bowl this year (the defense is still atrocious), so if Griffin's supposed to be the quarterback of the next decade, it's OK for him to be the slow-starting quarterback of 2013.


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By Kari Williamson
The wind project will consist of 58 Vestas V100 1.8 MW wind turbines between State Route 195 and the town of Oakesdale.
Construction is expected to be completed by November and it will be online and operating by the end of the year, First Wind says.
"Celebrating our first project in Washington state makes this an exceptional day for First Wind, and we are as grateful to our supporters throughout Whitman County and the state that were integral in bringing the area's largest renewable energy facility to life," says Paul Gaynor, CEO of First Wind.
"In addition to representing a major source of clean energy for years to come, we are also making a major investment in the economic future of the region with US$30 million of direct spending planned during construction and an additional US$1.5m each year once the project achieves commercial operations."
Avista Corporation will purchase the energy produced by the Palouse Wind project and will take delivery of the power through a direct interconnect to the Avista 230 kV Benewah-to-Shawnee transmission line.
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Procter & Gamble (P&G) and its Orgullosa program are working with the Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) to support Latino students pursuing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) careers and empower the community with the needed financial and educational resources so they can achieve their scholastic dreams.
Data shows that Hispanics are underrepresented in STEM related fields, where they comprised only 5.9 percent of life, physical and social scientists, 5.7 percent of workers in computer and mathematical occupations and 6.4 percent of engineers1.
Moreover, these careers represent the largest job opportunities in the upcoming years: according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in professional, scientific, and technical services is projected to grow by 29 percent, adding about 2.1 million new jobs between 2010 and 2020.
P&G and Orgullosa believe a college education, combined with an enterprising spirit and strong work ethic can open a world of possibilities, but barriers such as the lack of financial resources still keep many deserving Hispanics from achieving their higher education goals.
P&G and Orgullosa share HSFs passion to support the advancement of our Latino community on the road to success. That is why for more than 25 years P&G has partnered with HSF, contributing over $4 million nationally. Our commitment to HSF comes both in the form of financial contributions and the personal involvement of our employees and executives. But in the end, our impact is best measured in the lives that have been touched by the opportunity of pursuing a college education, said Melanie Healey, P&G Group President, North America.
Understanding that education is an empowering tool to help the community seize their limitless potential, this year P&G and Orgullosa are donating $120,000 to HSF for scholarships to be awarded for school year 2013-2014 in an effort to increase enrollment among Hispanics in STEM related fields.
As a company that serves a diverse consumer base, Diversity & Inclusion is a top priority to us. Thats why P&G and Orgullosa are committed to supporting the Latino community and are sensitive to the fact that often Hispanic students who wish to pursue studies in these areas unfortunately cant afford to pay for a college education, said Valentina Sanchez, Orgullosa Brand Manager.
Our data shows that only 13 percent of Latinos have a 4-year college degree, and this is simply not acceptable. We are grateful for P&G and Orgullosas support in our mission to make a difference and increase the number of Hispanic college graduates overall and especially in STEM related fields, by providing them with the resources and financial assistance they need, said Frank D. Alvarez, President and CEO of the Hispanic Scholarship Fund.
P&G and Orgullosa are inviting consumers to help them and HSF in their efforts to raise awareness on the importance of education by visiting and liking the Orgullosa Facebook page. There they can also find more information on how to apply for the P&G/Orgullosa HSF STEM scholarships.
About Orgullosa
Orgullosa is a P&G- owned program that celebrates Latinas and empowers them to feel confident about their personal appearance, style and homes by offering solutions that satisfy their beauty and household needs through a variety of trusted brands, including Olay®, Secret®, Venus®, Pantene®, CoverGirl®, Natural Instincts®, Crest®, Always®, Tide®, Downy®, Bounty®, Charmin®, Febreze®, Gain®, Pampers®, and Dawn®.
About HSF
Founded in 1975, the Hispanic Scholarship Fund is the nations leading organization working to address the barriers that keep many Latinos from earning a college degree. HSF envisions a future where every Latino household will have at least one college graduate, creating an enduring impact on the college outlook of Latino families nationwide, and strengthening the American economy for generations to come. For more information about the Hispanic Scholarship Fund please visit: www.HSF.net.
About Procter & Gamble
P&G serves approximately 4.6 billion people around the world with its brands. The Company has one of the strongest portfolios of trusted, quality, leadership brands, including Pampers®, Tide®, Ariel®, Always®, Whisper®, Pantene®, Mach3®, Bounty®, Dawn®, Fairy®, Gain®, Charmin®, Downy®, Lenor®, Iams®, Crest®, Oral-B®, Duracell®, Olay®, Head & Shoulders®, Wella®, Gillette®, Braun®, Fusion®, Ace®, Febreze®, Ambi Pur®, SK-II®, and Vicks®. The P&G community includes operations in approximately 75 countries worldwide. Please visit http://www.pg.com for the latest news and in-depth information about P&G and its brands.
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In the Beginning... (Updated!)
On August 8, 2001, NASA launched the next of its robotic space missions: The Genesis mission. Genesis had a perfect launch aboard its Delta II rocket from Cape Canaveral. Everything with the mission continues to go smoothly. The Genesis spacecraft is now traveling toward the Sun until it reaches a position where the gravitational pulls from the Earth and Sun are balanced.
News story originally written on August 14, 2001
Once in position, the Genesis craft will begin to capture particles that make up the solar wind. These particles are tiny, charged bits of matter than have been thrown out by the Sun. In April, 2004, after almost three years of collecting material, the spacecraft will return to Earth. The collected solar material will be recovered in a dramatic, mid-air helicopter capture, so that the impact of landing does not damage the samples. The Genesis mission will be the first mission to collect and return material from beyond the orbit of the Moon.
Studying these particles should help answer fundamental questions about the elements that make up the Sun and about the birth of our solar system. The mission should provide enough material to last for decades of research, which means that further studies of the Sun and its composition will also be possible.


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Yahoo Investors Waiting to Exhale
Apr 18, 2013 9:11 AM PT
Yahoo's latest earnings report was a mixed bag, and Wall Street didn't seem to know how it should react. Following Tuesday's report, the company's stock dropped slightly on Wednesday, then rose slightly and ended the day a tiny bit ahead. On Thursday, Yahoo shares were off by about 2 percent mid-day, in sync with the market overall.
That sound you hear, said analyst Trip Chowdhry, is the collective scratching of heads over Yahoo's direction.
"Initially, I think investors were enthusiastic because in some respects Yahoo did better than expected," Chowdhry, managing director of equity research at Global Equities Research, told the E-Commerce Times.
"Now reality is setting in," he continued. "There were some disappointing aspects to the figures, and while Yahoo may be working hard to reinvent itself, there is no quick fix for its problems."
Chowdhry's advice to would-be shareholders and current investors: "Stay on the sidelines for as much as possible until we get a better sense of where [CEO Marissa] Mayer is taking the company."
That is a somewhat surprising take, given that Yahoo actually delivered some better-than-expected results.
Q1 Snapshot
Its net earnings for the first quarter of 2013 were US$390 million, a 36 percent increase from the same period of 2012.
Yet that's no reason to break out the champagne and cigars, said Andreas Scherer, managing partner of Salto Partners.
Revenue, at $1.1 billion, was down 7 percent from the year-ago quarter. This blow is cushioned a little if revenue is calculated excluding traffic acquisition costs -- in that case, it comes to a little more than $1 billion for the quarter, which is flat compared with the first quarter of 2012.
"The fact that Yahoo is more profitable than expected is nice, but in the long run the only thing that matters is top line growth," Scherer told the E-Commerce Times. "Mayer has to accelerate revenues as the Googles and the Facebooks of the world pick up steam."
List of Achievements
It's not likely the need for accelerated revenues is lost on Mayer. In her third quarter as CEO of Yahoo, the company took several steps to bring it closer to its financial goals, including a revamp of the site, featuring a customizable news feed and interface optimized for mobile devices and tablets.
Yahoo also partnered with Dropbox in the previous quarter so users could share and store larger files as attachments.
It acquired Snip.it, Alike, Summly, and Jybe, bringing in-house functionality in the mobile and personalization realms.
Yahoo also forged an agreement with Google to display ads on various Yahoo properties and certain cobranded sites using Google's AdSense and AdMob.
In short, Yahoo had a busy Q1, but "the impact of these moves will be seen in subsequent quarters," Scherer said.
Disappointing Ad Sales
Certainly, display ad revenue needs a boost, and Yahoo's deal with Google could build some momentum in that area.
Yahoo's numbers, broken down, include display revenue of $455 million for the first quarter, an 11 percent decrease compared with $511 million for the first quarter of 2012.
The number of ads sold decreased approximately 7 percent, year over year, and the price-per-ad decreased approximately 2 percent.
"The turnaround is still a work in progress," Scherer concluded. "Within the next three quarters, the board and shareholders will be able to determine if the company chose the right strategy."


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Shannon Sharpe knows the tight end position as well as anyone. When the former Bronco and Raven retired after the 2001 season, his 815 catches, 10,060 receiving yards and 62 touchdowns were NFL career records for tight ends.
But he's still amazed by the production of Patriots tight ends Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez.
"I've never seen anything like it," the NFL Today analyst told the Telegram & Gazette. "In all my years of playing, I've never seen a team have that kind of quality at the tight end position."
Sharpe was the same height as the 6-foot-2, 245-pound Hernandez, but played 15 pounds lighter.
Sharpe marvels at how someone as huge as the 6-6, 265-pound Gronkowski can get down field to catch 17 touchdown passes last season, setting an NFL record for tight ends.
"Gronkowski only weighs," Sharpe said, "about 10 pounds less than Gary Zimmerman, my Hall of Fame tackle, and this guy is running down the field catching touchdowns."
Zimmerman, a first-team All-Pro selection five times, actually weighed about 30 pounds more than Gronkowski, but Sharpe's point still stands.
Like Hernandez, Sharpe tried to match up against a linebacker and run routes like a wide receiver. Gronk takes a different path.
"Gronkowski is an old throwback," Sharpe said. "He's more of a barroom type. He's going to bang into people, what I call bumper-car tight end. He likes to bang into people and get separation that way. Myself and Hernandez, we don't like people touching us. We like operating in space."
Usually, when a team lines up two tight ends, defenses automatically think the team is going to run the ball.
"Not with New England," Sharpe said. "If you stay with your base defense, you're in trouble because that means you're going to have a linebacker and a safety guarding Gronkowski and Hernandez, and you have no chance."
"Linebackers are too slow," said Phil Simms, NFL lead analyst for CBS. "Safeties are too small. So the matchups are horrendous a lot of times for the defense."
Simms said he's anxious to see what the defenses will come up with to try and stop New England's tight ends this season.
"Are the defenses in the NFL," he asked, "going to get a little revenge for being mistreated all year last year?"
Simms will analyze the Patriots' season opener at Tennessee at 1 p.m. Sunday on CBS (Channel 4). Jim Nantz will handle the play-by-play.
Spread offenses and rules reducing bumping of receivers helped Gronkowski catch 90 passes and Hernandez grab 79 last season.
"I remember our tight ends," said NFL Today analyst Dan Marino, the former Miami QB, "struggling to get off the line of scrimmage at times, and now they just line up and run off the ball. It changes how you look at matchups, especially down the middle of the field, especially with a guy like Gronkowski that's huge, that's got great hands, that can run and jump. Hernandez, he's a smaller guy, but he can be very versatile."
The Patriots even used Hernandez in the backfield late last season.
Simms labeled the Patriots' offensive line troubles "worrisome," but attributed New England's 1-3 preseason record to playing it vanilla and safe. He and Nantz think the Pats are headed for a great year.
"I think the Patriots have only strengthened their team," Nantz said. "I think the Patriots, again, if you had to pick one team to be the favorite to take the AFC, you start right there in New England, a decisive favorite over the rest of the division."
Nantz believes Brandon Lloyd will complement Gronkowski and Hernandez nicely.
"Lloyd gives them a vertical presence," Nantz said, "that they haven't had since (Randy) Moss' great year. It should be a fantastic year for the Patriots."
Simms said the Patriot who jumped out at him the most in preseason was rookie defensive end Chandler Jones.
"He was every bit as good as advertised," Simms said.
Sometimes, it takes only one player making a few more plays to turn a team from really good to great.
"He's got a chance to be that guy, no doubt about it," Simms said.
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Thursday, January 10, 2013
Think of the Gentlemen of Scotland Yard as James Bond in a Bowler.
29 comments:
I think it is imagining the accent as they woooo you, and the sexy way they wear those suits...email@example.com...thanksReplyDeleteReplies
Hi LS!Delete
Yes, the British accent and the daring dashing thing is a great mix, kind of like sweet and salty! ;)
I just wanted to stop by to say that I LOVE Jillian's books and have read all for both series (so far).
Do not enter me in the giveaway - just wanted to say how much I enjoy her books.
Thanks, pamerd!Delete
I have made a big decision for the Scotland Yard men. These books are NOT historical romance. They are gaslight romantic suspense and that's that!
- Colleen C.January 10, 2013 at 12:28 PM
For me, I think how they deal with situations... handle the danger... that is sexy... the wonderful accents do not hurt either! :)ReplyDeleteReplies
Yep, I totally agree, Colette. Very sexy combo!Delete
Hmmm good question !:) While the brilliantly sexy mind is always attractive, I like the reserve.. with the hint of emotion simmering beneath the surface. They'll always be proper in public, but in private, all bets are off. :D (Hah, my imagination is running wild)ReplyDelete
Thanks for the giveaway!
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Hi Readsalot81,Delete
WOW! You just described Mr. Kennedy (book #1) perfectly. Of course, because they're Brits, the Yard men are appropriately reserved in public...that is most of the time!
I love that you have romantic suspense in a historical setting. I think you ought to flat out call it historical RS. I have trouble describing my own genre and finally decided it was easier just call it historical fantasy romance rather than steampunk or gaslight because it required a much longer explanation. I'm so often irritated by how people need neat little boxes to label writing.ReplyDeleteReplies
Lol, Allison!Delete
If only I could stick to one genre at a time...but I can't! I'd like to encourage readers who think they wouldn't enjoy a romantic suspense story set in another time period to try one.
I think it's the intelligence and accent.ReplyDelete
Hi bn100,Delete
The British accent and the daring, dashing thing is so irresistible!
I've heard a lot about this series and, while the books are on my TBR list, I just haven't read any yet (I know - shame on me!). The sexy mind and Saville Row suit are nice, but for me it would be the "awesome sauce". And the accent wouldn't hurt either.ReplyDelete
Karen C,ReplyDelete
I should have written, awesome hot & spicy sauce! ;)
Definitely the accent!ReplyDelete
jtcgc at yahoo dot comReplies
The British accent seems to be the one characteristic everyone agrees on!Delete
Well as I am typing this Sherlock is on the tv, so I think it's the British accent! At least, it is for me.ReplyDelete
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Hi Martha,Delete
The accent definitely contributes to the charm of the Scotland Yard men. I like to surprise the reader with just how physical they are. ;)
Thanks for the fun post and congrats on the newest release! I already have a copy so please don't enter me. Just wanted to fangrrl a bit :)ReplyDelete
I think you hit the nail on the head... even though it's set waaaay before James Bond and all of that, I can still picture that same sort of spy stuff... the bond theme song does run through my head just a few times ;) But what makes them so much sexier is that they have to "rough" it w/out all of the nifty gadgets and last minute saves. *They* have to do all of that themselves!Replies
Hi erin,Delete
Lol! I do provide a few aids to help the Yard Men in their investigations. They have their government issue Webley Mk1 pistols and those experimental dry cell battery torches, but you're right, nothing as fancy as an Aston Martin equipped with machine guns!
So happy you are enjoying the series!
I would absolutely love a signed copy of A PRIVATE DUEL WITH AGENT GUNN to go on my bookshelf thank you.ReplyDelete
I think it's the wit, the charm, the accent & the intelligence.
For me it is the accent and the mystery of them. Plus most secret agent portrayed on television are super sexy. Like daniel craig and sean connery. This is a new author and series. Gonna have to check out the 1st book, but definately a must try author/series for me.ReplyDelete
Thanks for the giveaway.
Christinebails at yahoo dot comReplies
Hi Chris!Delete
Even though the series is connected by supporting characters, you can really start anywhere as the books are all separate stories. However, if you want to begin at the beginning (which is always preferable) start with An An Affair with Mr. Kennedy. If you read paperback, there's a good price at Book Depository right now + free shipping!
Thanks for your interest!
I think the accent and the suit that makes them cool, although I prefer Bourne kind of secret agent.ReplyDelete
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Hi izz,Delete
If you like the intense suspense the Bourne stories than I think you would really enjoy book #2 in the series, A Dangerous Liaison with Detective Lewis. Pretty much nonstop action!
- AnonymousJanuary 11, 2013 at 9:15 AM
I know I missed the giveaway, but this sounds wonderful! I'm off to check it out on Amazon now!ReplyDeleteReplies
Hi Maeclair,Delete
Not sure you missed the giveaway! But thanks for checking out the series on Amazon!
Congrats to Christine B! Email you soon, JillianReplyDelete