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Despite difficulties due to flood disasters, Kalasha peoples are celebrating their autumn festival
Around 4100 endangered Kalasha peoples are celebrating their annual autumn festival, it is pertain to mentioned here that Kalasha peoples are the only indigenous community in Pakistan living in North West of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa District Chitral.
Recent flash floods have been paralysed life in District Chitral North West of Pakistan where remote valleys are home to Kalasha peoples on the Hindukush Mountain Ranges.
Since last week their unique Ratnut festival is being celebrating in three narrow valleys of Kalasha known to be Mumuret (Bumboret), Rukmu (Rumboor) and Biriu (Birir). On 23 the final celebration of Ratnut and Ucaw (autumn festival will be concluding in two valleys of Mumuret and Rukmu).
Kalasha valleys are disconnected from main town Chitral and people are facing tough time due to worst communication system and flood has been washed away roads, bridges, houses, land, crops, trees, school, maternity homes, mosques, hotels and fruit trees including the famous walnut trees in recent flood disasters and disconnected with main town since 16 July 2015.
Continues flooding have been added more worries to the mountain community in their daily life and still facing hard times in their history.
The Kalasha Ucaw festival is playing vital role in their life but now it plays additional role to convey a message of peace and harmony to the world, and telling outside world that people should be happy and accept message of Dezau (The Creator) in all such circumstances where humans are helpless and no tactics to cope such situation.
Although many people are whispering and blaming each other for reasoning flood disasters in the valleys. There is need to play positive role in such situation instead of play dirty blaming game.
It's not time to make reasons and causes of flood, it's time to come forward and help the remote region to restore normal life again Kalasha valleys of Chitral.
The valleys are located at a distance of 43 kilometres from Chitral town where people have no access to basic health facilities and there were some cases in Rukmu valley where two patients had died while taking to Chitral town through mountain treks.
Natural Disasters Management Programme, NDMP an initiative of KPDN is running online fund raising campaign to restore normal life again in Kalasha valleys, consider donating to the cause for immediate work in the valleys
Imran Kabir Bazik describes Ucaw as 'This festival is celebrated in the month called "ucaw mastruk." The rat'nat' festival is celebrated for many weeks and then comes ucaw festival. First the elders in all villages announce the festival. The next day after the declaration day is the preparation day. In these two days the "rat'nat'" festival is celebrated. After the preparation day is gone the festival "ucaw" starts. It starts with the ceremonies performed on the high places or the altars. Offerings are offered and food is eaten on the alters by the men only. Women eat at home. After all this the festival starts, and it goes on till late night or till the next morning in Mumuret.
JI has given more seats to Kalasha people
Kalash 30 June: official notification for reserved seats out today and Jamat-e-Islami left other parties behind while giving two seats on reserved basis to Kalasha peoples of Pakistan. According to official announcement Mr. Imran Kabir made his way to District Council while Nazar Gai has given seat for Tehsil Council on behalf of JI Chitral.
Mr. Imran Kabir former activist of Pakistan Terek-e-Insaf joined JI before the local body's election 2015, and Nazar Gai who seen with All Pakistan Muslim League during 2013 general election, also joined JI and elected to Teshil Council on JI ticket.
While after so many promises PTI finally made space within Kalasha peoples by giving reserved ticket to Adv.Na Baig Kalash. His seat as a District Councillor have been also confirmed by official notification today.
Kalasha peoples of Pakistan thanked both political parties for giving representative status at District and Teshil Council to Kalasha peoples, whose voice have been un-heard in policy -making forums and left with so many serious issues in past.
Adv. Na Baig with Dr. Arif Alvi (MNA PTI) Nazar Gai Kalash
Breaking News, Mother of Tika Khan and Sikandar Kalasha passed away
Kalash 15, Breaking News, Mother of Tika Khan and Sikandar Kalasha passed away, shocking news just erupted today. She was went to collect some fire woods at Anish. She was in her paternal home according to her family sources. Today she and mother Sher Hakim went to collect fire woods near by forest. On return they were just closed to the village but suddenly she got problem and sit down to take some rest and become unconscious according to sources. Yasir Ali and brothers were collecting stones nearby village and they called for help. They took her to home where she died at 5 PM on 15 Match 2015. Ishpata News would like to condole with family and prays to Dezau for giving her better place at Behe's.
Hundreds of live-stocks death in Kalasha valleys
Kalash 12 March 2015, Kalasha valleys remained remotest area of Pakistan and people here are earning from livestock and dairy products, but since last month the livestock especially goats have got kind of loss motion (Diarrheal), lungs and liver, three in one diseases.
Sources from Kalasha valley Rukmu told Ishpata News that 30 goats have been died because of the diseases so far in a small village at Chetguru. Shepherds who are looking after the livestock are very worried, their day night hard work has been badly affected. They are complaining that livestock department has not even bother to take any steps to decrease their disparities. Goats are an integral part of Kalasha culture, if the epidemic did not stopped the Kalasha people will be facing serious problems in sustaining the expensive culture in near future.
Same news are coming from Acu'hagha valley, Rukmu valley, Biriu and Mumuret valley where 100s of goats have been victim of the dangerous diseases and died.
Sher Shaheen few days back got injuries on his foot while feeding the goats and axe chopped his leg and he couldn't walk on snow at Acu'hagha valley some fellow shepherded saw him helpless and took him to Mumuret valley on their back for treatment, bleeding on his foot caused him very weak. When Ishpata News correspondent asked him about the dangerous diseases he become sad and tears in his eyes said that " We are looking after goats as shepherd but we couldn't do anything to save lives of the goats and our animals are dies in front us but we are helpless''
People have appealed government of KP to announced an emergency to cope the situation before it's too late.
Breaking News: Government of Pakistan finally accepts Kalasha as separate identity
Kalash, Feb 21. After a three-year struggle, the government of Pakistan has finally accepted Kalasha as a separate religion in the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) and addressed the concerns first raised in Chitral.
The issue for the Kalasha was first identified in 2012. Kalash youth raised awareness of the problem and a number of efforts followed. Founder & CEO of Kalash People's Development Network and Editor-in-Chief of The Kalasha Times, Luke Rehmat immediately took up the issue seriously. Several times, he met in Islamabad to address the concerns of the Kalasha, trying his best to gain support from the authorities. However, due to some technical problems in the Pakistani constitution as per 1973, this was delayed and the way forward was not an easy one for the minority group.
Very soon, an online campaign was started on http://www.thekalashatimes.com, and an offline campaign collected all evidence from local sources. The efforts on the ground, in the form of a signature campaign within the community and briefing sessions with community elders, concluded with the determination to take up the issue at every platform.
In Feb 2013, all requested data was compiled and submitted to the Ministry of Interior, NADRA Headquarters in Islamabad, and the district commissioner office in Chitral.
The issue was taken up on local and national media following visits at both levels. The efforts remained active during these periods of time. During the general election of 2013, the Kalasha announced boycotts of the upcoming vote in Pakistan due to a number of reasons—the leading being the identity issue.
The political parties in Chitral, especially PTI, called a conference to end the boycott with all parties agreeing to solve the issue once they came into power. But it remained as it was. No one spared the time to resolve the issue once they had been elected.
A number of Kalasha youth activists contributed to the cause in their capacity including Wazir Zada, Sayed Gul, Shamin, Gul Nazar, Subhan uddin, Zarin Khan, Akram Hussian, Unath Baig, Yasir, Sikandar Ghulam, Bakhtawar Shah, Sher Khan, Taj Khan, Talim Khan, Said Ahmad, Sohail Khan, Nasir Uddin, JR Din, Zardari Khan, Feroz Shah, Amir Mehmood, and many others. In 2015, we were finally accepted as a separate religion and identity in Pakistan. It was good news for everyone, and the Kalasha people now seem very happy with their recognition.
The community was facing many problems as the religion check-box was not an option for Kalasha on many documents. On the birth certificate, they were forced to tick Buddhist as there was no other option for Kalasha.
We appreciate the assistance provided by the following people and departments: the Ministry of Interior, NADRA HQ and NRC Chitral, Deputy Commissioner of Chitral Mr. Rehmat Ullah Wazir and his team member Mr. Zahir Shah along with media people such as Zahir uddin, Mukham uddin, GH Farooqi Sana Jamal Manzor Ali, Farhan Dogar, Hashma Nawaz, and DW Baig. Thank you also to all those who have signed the online petition from around the world as well as those who have morally contributed to the genuine cause and encouraged our small ethnic group to obtain their basic right of identity.
World Tourism Day Celebrated in Kalasha valleys
Kalash 28 September, world tourism day started with recitation of holy Qur'an. On behalf of organizers a senior journalist and ex. Chairman Ayun and Valleys Development Programme Mr. Mukham uddin welcome participants and brief the participant on potentials of Tourism in regards to Kalash valleys. He highlighted issues and also suggests forming a committee that would work for promotion of tourism in Kalash valleys. Talking to participant Mr. Zarin Khan In charge Tourism Cooperation Khyberpakhtunkhwa briefed participants about importance of tourism. He said that tourism could be good source of income if utilized its potentials for Tourism.
Khan added that '' in Europe there is youth hostels or bed and breakfast facilities where tourist especially youth are getting encouragement having such facilities youth could pay minor and also cook themselves''.
Kalash valleys are hub for tourism but unfortunately the valleys are deprived from basic facilities. Mr. Sohail secretary Mumuret hotels association highlighted road issues that are a pathetic in the valleys. He asked district concerns to promote healthy activities to promote tourism in the valleys.
Hazart Karim who did master in Islamic education and later he returned to the valleys and started working on tourism promotion activities. He said I have a topic to highlight local foods and guides he said I had been worked for 15 years and worked with different tourism promoting agencies now me working as a teacher. He also said that whenever tourism enters in a region he comes to a guide and then he visits other places.
Guide sought to be educated about the specific area so he could give accurate information to the tourist. You could guess that guide needs to be well-educated. So we could promote soft image of the country.
He added that '' I have done one and half year's tourism hospitality training at Pakistan institute of tourism and hospitality''. Tourist needs special care so they could return with good image. He requested district government to ban on land selling to outsiders if proper action didn't take then valleys could face a problem.
Wazir Zada manager AVDP appreciated efforts of local police force concerning maintaining law and order situation in valleys. He appreciated efforts of SHO and his team efforts taken in this regards.
Zahid Alam introduced as young Social worker talked about the past peaceful nature of the valley he highlighted war on terror created issues and security concerns. He said there is a lot of potential in the valleys.
During local government in past organized Jashne Mumuret for tourism now there should be such activities.
Kalasha religious identity in national data based remained focal point to discuss by some speakers while the forum was to celebrate world tourism day. Wazir highlighted winter sports festival and said that Luke Rehmat founder and CEO of Kalash People's Development Network have been organizing indigenous winter sports festival in collaboration with district government and local NGOs and he express that he would like to continue the initiative in coming 2015.
Akram Hussian encouraged the participants and disclosed that more than 5000 thousands tourist have been entered in the valleys he said that it's encouraging for tourism. ''There are more than 3000 non registered tourist they considered to be government officials and staff's friends, 108 foreign tourist the remaining are domestic tourist are seems to be increasing'' Tourist figure given by Akram were those who visited the Kalasha Dur museum and there is tourist those visited during weekends and museum unable to count them so far.
Akram added that there should be tourist information center so tourist could have right information regarding the valleys.
Shahi Gul a local handicraft promoter said that roads are very dangerous in the valleys so how could how a tourist comes. She said that education should be promoted in the valleys so tourism could be managed properly.
For non school going girls there should be handicraft working center so girls could be benefited from it.
Chief Guest Amin Ul Haq district commissioner Chitral said that unfortunately I am very sudden that no one highlighted tourism focused things of Chitral and Kalash valleys.
Tourism and recreational activities are very important factor of a society. There is a lot of positive potential for tourism due to its unique geography.
Hotelier sought to bring change in their behavior with tourist. Keep hotel clean so tourist would be feel better. Keep eyes on employees to provide better services to the tourist.
Amin said why tourism declined now while it was better 12 years ago. I admit law and order situation is worsened but it seems lack of interest with tourism could be other reason.
He said that law and order situation is getting better and tourism could be promoted and you people could play your positive responsibilities.
He asked the participants that meet minority MNA and asked him to raise the issue in Parliament to solve identity issues of Kalasha community. Use your vote for right people in order to solve your problem.
Alarming case for Kalasha people as there are only 25% Kalasha population in Mumuret valley while Muslim community are around 75 % the status shard by district commissioner Chitral.
Pak army representative appreciated efforts taken by local organizations and TCKP concerns for organizing world tourism day.
He said we are fully aware of threats posed to Kalash valleys but people are so lazy unfortunately. They need to play active role for the area. People coming to the valleys to see culture and natural beauty but the valleys lack of facilities required for better tourism. There is peace in the valleys its due to support of locals in the valleys. At the end a committee formed to work for promotion of tourism.


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After an interesting fall playoff season that included an uproar from the Kennedy Catholic boys soccer team, the Hickory football team and several girls volleyball teams, D-10 looked to clarify some of the language in the D-10 handbook.
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Windfall Theatre still in tune with 'A Little Night Music'
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Days after Milwaukee's most famous stringed instrument was recovered and after two suspects in its theft were charged, violinist Frank Almond returns to the stage Monday evening with the rare Stradivarius in hand.
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Bob Heller's grandfather began working in the music industry as a piano manufacturer in New York. Along with two partners, his grandfather formed the Winter Piano Company, which under the leadership of Bob's father, branched out to include other brands such as Aeolian Pianos. Bob worked alongside... more
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Jack Javens loved the piano business and became one of the industry's quintessential salesmen. He worked for the Aeolian Piano Company out of East Rochester New York beginning in the 1950s and stayed for 26 years. He witnessed the famous merger between Aeolian and the Winter Piano Company in the... more
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The present invention primarily relates to mining and subterranean well formations. More particularly, the present invention relates to an improved method and system for perforating, slotting, and cutting steel and subterranean rock; and also for fracturing a subterranean formation to stimulate the production of desired fluids therefrom.
Jetting tools are used in a number of different industries and have a variety of different applications. For instance, jetting tools are used in subterranean operations such as perforating and hydraulic fracturing.
Hydraulic fracturing is often utilized to stimulate the production of hydrocarbons from subterranean formations penetrated by well bores. Typically, in performing hydraulic fracturing treatments, the well casing, where present, such as in vertical sections of wells adjacent the formation to be treated, is perforated. This perforating operation can be performed using explosive means or hydrajetting. Where only one portion of a formation is to be fractured as a separate stage, it is then isolated from the other perforated portions of the formation using conventional packers or the like, and a fracturing fluid is pumped into the well bore through the perforations in the well casing and into the isolated portion of the formation to be stimulated at a rate and pressure such that fractures are formed and extended in the formation. A propping agent may be suspended in the fracturing fluid which is deposited in the fractures. The propping agent functions to prevent the fractures from closing, thereby providing conductive channels in the formation through which produced fluids can readily flow to the well bore. In certain formations, this process is repeated in order to thoroughly populate multiple formation zones or the entire formation with fractures.
One method for fracturing formations may be found in U.S. Pat. No. 5,765,642, incorporated herein by reference in its entirety, whereby a hydrajetting tool is utilized to jet fluid through a nozzle against a subterranean formation at a pressure sufficient to form a cavity and fracture the formation using stagnation pressure in the cavity.
Hydrajetting in oil field applications often involves long duration jetting for cutting a multitude of casing strings and perforations. This problem is greatly magnified when a hydrajetting tool is utilized to form a cavity and fracture the formation using the stagnation pressure in the cavity as discussed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,765,642. This is because millions of pounds of proppants may be flowing through the hydrajetting tool at very high velocities in order to form a cavity and fracture the formation. One solution for withstanding the abrasive forces encountered during the jetting process is to make the jetting tool from an ultra-hard material. However, the jetting tool cannot be made of a very hard material to avoid erosion because such materials are brittle and will shatter during jetting operations or when the jetting tool is moved in and out of the jetting location. Consequently, the current jetting tools comprise a cylindrical structure which cannot withstand the abrasive forces. In some applications a fluid jet that is made of a hard material is installed on the cylindrical structure. Hence, one disadvantage of the current hydrajetting methods is that the jetting tool is eroded during operation. In order to deal with this erosion the jetting tool must be extracted from the hole to be repaired or replaced. The extraction of the jetting tool can be expensive and could also lead to a job failure. In such situations it would be desirable to have a method and tool for delivering fluids to the formation to be fractured which could withstand the impact of the erosive forces.
The present invention primarily relates to mining and subterranean well formation. More particularly, the present invention relates to an improved method and system for perforating, slotting, and cutting steel and subterranean rock; and also for fracturing a subterranean formation to stimulate the production of desired fluids therefrom.
In one embodiment, the present invention is directed to an abrasive resistance jetting tool which includes a sleeve. The sleeve is composed of a material with a hardness greater than 75 Rockwell A and has at least one hole in its wall. A fluid flowing through the sleeve can exit through the hole.
In another embodiment the present invention is directed to a fluid jetting device with a cylindrical body having a hardness greater than 75 Rockwell A. A fluid flowing through the cylindrical body is emitted through an orifice in the cylindrical body.
In certain embodiments the present invention may include a holder enclosing the jetting device. The holder includes holes that align with the holes in the sleeve in order to allow the emission of a fluid from the sleeve.
The features and advantages of the present invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the description of the preferred embodiments which follows when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. While numerous changes may be made by those skilled in the art, such changes are within the spirit of the invention.
These drawings illustrate certain aspects of some of the embodiments of the present invention, and should not be used to limit or define the invention.
The present invention primarily relates to mining and subterranean well formation. More particularly, the present invention relates to an improved method and system for perforating, slotting, and cutting steel and subterranean rock; and also for fracturing a subterranean formation to stimulate the production of desired fluids therefrom.
In wells penetrating certain formations, and particularly deviated wells, it is often desirable to create a number of structures, including perforations, small fractures, large fractures, or a combination thereof. Oftentimes, these structures are created by operations that are performed using a hydrajet tool.
One of the most severe jetting applications is encountered when using the hydrajet tool as a fracturing tool as discussed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,765,642. During the fracturing process the fracturing tool is positioned within a formation to be fractured and fluid is then jetted through the fluid jet against the formation at a pressure sufficient to cut through the casing and cement sheath and form a cavity therein. The pressure must be high enough to also be able to fracture the formation by stagnation pressure in the cavity. A high stagnation pressure is produced at the tip of a cavity in a formation being fractured because of the jetted fluids being trapped in the cavity as a result of having to flow out of the cavity in a direction generally opposite to the direction of the incoming jetted fluid. The high pressure exerted on the formation at the tip of the cavity causes a fracture to be formed and extend some distance into the formation. In certain situations, a propping agent is suspended in the fracturing fluid which is deposited in the fracture. The propping agent may be a granular substance such as, for example, sand grains, ceramic or bauxite or other man-made grains, walnut shells, or other material carried in suspension by the fracturing fluid. The propping agent functions to prevent the fractures from closing and thereby provides conductive channels in the formation through which produced fluids can readily flow to the well bore. The presence of the propping agent also increases the erosive effect of the jetting fluid.
In order to extend the fracture formed as described above further into the formation in accordance with this invention, a fracturing fluid is pumped through the fracturing tool and into the well bore to raise the ambient fluid pressure exerted on the formation. The fluid is pumped into the fracture at a rate and high pressure sufficient to extend the fracture an additional distance from the well bore into the formation.
The details of the present invention will now be discussed with reference to the figures. Turning to
Although the nozzle 130 is often composed of abrasion resistive materials such as tungsten carbide, or other certain ceramics, such materials are expensive and brittle. As a result, a tool wholly made of such substances will likely shatter as it cannot withstand the forces encountered as it moves down to the site to be fractured. Consequently, the body of the hydrajetting tool 100 is typically made of steel or similar materials that although not brittle, are not strong enough to withstand the abrasive forces encountered during the hydrajetting process.
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First, as the fluid approaches the nozzle opening 150 it tends to rapidly turn the corner in order to exit the nozzle 130 through the nozzle opening 150. As the fluid 220 turns to exit the nozzle opening 150, some of the fluid overshoots as depicted by arrows 210. This fluid overshot also causes erosion 215 on the inner wall of the hydrajetting tool 100.
Secondly, a slight movement of the hydrajetting tool 100 can initiate a Coriolis swirling effect. The hydrajetting tool 100 is not completely stationary during the jetting process. For example, the tool may move due to vibrations resulting from the jetting process. If the hydrajetting tool 100 turns during the jetting process it will cause the fluid to start swirling, thereby creating a tornado effect 240. As the fluid swirls 240 it further erodes the inner walls 245 of the hydrajetting tool 100 along its circumference.
The third major source of damage to the hydrajetting tool 100 results from the reflection of the emitted fluid 250 from the perforations 255. As the fluid reflects 230 from the perforation it erodes 235 the hydrajetting tool 100. As discussed above, in some hydrajetting tools the direction of the nozzle opening 150 may be altered depending on the formation to be fractured. The damage resulting from the reflection of the fluid is shown in more detail in
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As discussed above, the suitable hard materials such as carbide or other ceramics are brittle and easily shatter. This problem is resolved by enclosing the solid sleeve 440 between a first holder 405 on one side and a second holder 410 on the other side. The second holder 410 may include a first part 410A and a second part 410B. The holders 405, 410 act as a carrier and sacrificial body on the outside of the solid sleeve 440. The primary purpose of the holders 405, 410 is to protect the solid sleeve 440 against shattering during the jetting process and as the tool is moved to and returned from a desired location. The holders may be made of a variety of materials including but not limited to steel, fiberglass, or other suitable materials.
In the exemplary embodiment, one of the hard material parts 420 includes a hole 430. There are also holes 435 created on the body of the holders 405, 410 which are aligned to match the holes of the solid sleeve 440. The number of the holes and the angles at which the holes are located can be varied depending on the nature of the formation and other relevant factors in order to achieve a desirable performance. Because holes are created directly in the body of the jetting tool 400, a nozzle need not be used and the fluid can flow out of the jetting tool 400 through the holes in the walls.
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However, because the solid sleeve 440 is composed of hard materials, it will not be eroded by the fluid turning the corner 520, the Coriolis swirling 540, or the overshot fluid 510. Moreover, although the reflection of the fluid 530 from the perforations 255 impacts the holder 405 and erodes 535 it, this erosion will not impact the performance of the jetting tool 400. Specifically, although the reflected fluid 530 may completely erode the holder 405, it cannot erode the hard material below it, and hence, cannot impact the operation of the jetting mechanism which is composed of the hard material forming the solid sleeve 440. The main purpose of the holder 405 is to prevent the shattering of the solid sleeve 440 and the holder 405 can perform that function despite having parts of its surface eroded 535 by the reflected fluid 530. As a result, the improved jetting tool 400 can withstand a long duration of jetting and need not be removed from the hole for part replacement until the job is completed. Moreover, any damage to holders 405, 410 can easily be repaired by simply replacing them as they are made from cheap material and are easily separable from the solid sleeve 440.
Although the present invention is described above in the context of hydrajetting and fracturing in a subterranean formation, as would be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art with the benefit of this disclosure, the improved jetting tool may be used in many other applications and industries.
Therefore, the present invention is well-adapted to carry out the objects and attain the ends and advantages mentioned as well as those which are inherent therein. While the invention has been depicted and described by reference to exemplary embodiments of the invention, such a reference does not imply a limitation on the invention, and no such limitation is to be inferred. The invention is capable of considerable modification, alternation, and equivalents in form and function, as will occur to those ordinarily skilled in the pertinent arts and having the benefit of this disclosure. The depicted and described embodiments of the invention are exemplary only, and are not exhaustive of the scope of the invention. Consequently, the invention is intended to be limited only by the spirit and scope of the appended claims, giving full cognizance to equivalents in all respects. The terms in the claims have their plain, ordinary meaning unless otherwise explicitly and clearly defined by the patentee.
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The Randolph County Sheriff's Department is investigating a shooting that injured a convenience store worker.
It happened Friday night at the Rich Oil Gas Station in Elkins.
Sheriff Mark Brady said a bullet grazed the head of the cashier, Shaun Townsend, 36, and that shattered glass and bullet fragments injured his face and caused him to lose vision in one of his eyes.
Townsend was released from the hospital Sunday.
The gunman fled on foot. The sheriff's department is looking for a white man, 5 feet 6 inches to 5 feet 9 inches, 135 to 150 pounds.
He was wearing dark pants and a dark hooded jacket.
"Anyone who will fire several rounds at an individual attempting to injure them or kill them is very dangerous, and menace to this society and the community we ask all the business owners, and all residents pay attention to their surroundings be vigilant," Sheriff Brady said.
The authorities are following up on leads and reviewing surveillance tape.
Brady said it's unclear if there was a robbery.
The Randolph County Sheriff's Department identified the victim as Shawn Townsend of Elkins.
Sheriff Mark Brady said Townsend suffered wounds from shattered glass and bullet fragments. He was not directly hit by any bullets.
Townsend was released from the hospital on Sunday.
Police are still trying to figure out who is responsible for the shooting and where he may be.
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Authorities in Randolph County responded to the scene of a shooting in Elkins on Friday night.
Randolph County Sheriff Mark Brady said first responders were alerted of "shots fired" at the Rich Oil gas station, along the five-lane in Elkins, around 11:20 p.m.
Once authorities arrived on scene, they discovered the cashier had apparent facial injuries, according to Brady.
Investigators could not yet determine if the cashier received wounds from the gunman that fired from outside shattering the glass window, a bullet, or if bullet fragments hit him, according to Brady. Brady said its unclear if a robbery took place.
The cashier was initially taken to Davis Memorial Hospital but has since been transferred to Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. His condition is unknown, but Brady said he was conscious before he went to the hospital.
Authorities are looking for the gunman, who fled the scene on foot, according to Brady. He is described as a white man, 5'6" to 5'9", and 135 to 150 lbs. He was wearing dark pants and a dark jacket with a hood.
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Friday, March 11, 2016
And the WINNER is ...
Watch for an email from me! I'll need to get your snail mail address for the book to be sent.
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Thursday, March 3, 2016
GIVEAWAY: Fallen Beauty Queen - Merciful God
I'm honored to host my aunt Beverly Turner whose debut memoir, FALLEN BEAUTY QUEEN, MERCIFUL GOD, just released. This is a book that offers needed strength for those who feel hopeless and trapped in sin.
Fallen Beauty Queen, Merciful God
unravels the secrets of the past, the struggles to stay married, and the changes in the hearts and lives of the whole family.
Many people feel they have gone too far to be forgiven. This story of redemption reveals the depths of Jesus' unending love and His pursuit of one who wandered away.
Review from an Amazon Customer:
Wow! What a powerful life-changing story. Two brave souls willing to tell about their most intimate struggles. It's truly a miracle that they did not end in divorce. Only God could heal their broken lives and restore the whole family. If you've ever been molested, experienced tragedy, feeling alone, unloved, rocky marriage, money troubles, family secrets, or struggle with breaking free from giving into temptation and addictions, this book is for you! No matter what you are going through,
Fallen Beauty Queen, Merciful God
will give you insight in turning lives around. If you feel you have sinned too much to be forgiven, there is always hope. With God, nothing is impossible!
Beverly was born in California three years after World War II ended. Economy was booming and people were influenced by greater opportunity for higher paying jobs, new homes, vacations and entertainment. Singers and movies stars lured Americans into a fantasy world.
Adored and pampered by family, Beverly often received praise for her beauty, even by strangers which eventually led to a distorted need for approval, acceptance, and a hunger for love that the world cannot give. Saved as a child, molested, and later raped, she came into marriage a broken woman hiding those secrets deep inside. Seven years of rocky marriage and three children later, she entered and won a beauty pageant for the world's largest flying association, known as the Experimental Aircraft Association and fell hopelessly into sin. The fame tantalized every pore of her being, filling her with pride. Deception became her way of life, and hopelessness flooded her soul, leaving her to believe she had sin too great to be forgiven. The Lord knew the cry of her heart and what it would take to set her free. In Beverly's deepest valley came God's beautiful story of redemption. Not only did her life and marriage change, but that of her entire family, each serving in ministry today.
Beverly has been married forty-eight years, is the mother of four, grandmother of seven, and great-grandmother of one. She owned and operated a sign shop for twenty-eight years and retired in 2011. She is treasurer of the non-profit organization - Uzima Outreach and serves on their board. Her hobby is acrylic painting. She has a passion to encourage women to love God with all their heart, soul, and mind.
Beverly had two stories printed in the
Good News Northwest
, an article in
The Spokesman-Review
, and a short story in
Guidepost's Angles on Earth
Please leave a comment below after the interview, and you'll be entered to win a free signed copy of FALLEN BEAUTY QUEEN, MERCIFUL GOD. This giveaway only applies to those within the United States.
What motivated you to write this book?
After sharing my story with a ladies group, several of the women made the comment, "You need to write a book. It would help so many people."
What do you want people to take away from your story?
How has writing this book changed your life?
Healing for me and closer relationships with others.
You talk about 'keeping secrets.' How did this impact your life?
It put a wall between me and others.
Which is harder, keeping shameful secrets or bringing them out into the light? Why?
Keeping the secrets, because walking in truth has set me free.
Can you describe what it felt like when you hit the bottom?
Desperate and hopeless.
You state that Jesus called you back to Him in a very vivid manner. If someone is at the bottom, should they expect a similar experience?
Yes, He did. He will always be willing to receive us when we call on Him, but He uses different ways to reveal His calling on our hearts.
Do you think that it can just be too late for some people? If there is hope, what should a person do?
I felt that way for a long time, but I believed a lie from the pit. Hope is found in Jesus.
Describe what it felt like when you knew Jesus had forgiven you.
Like the weight of the world was taken off my shoulders. I felt joy and peace.
What has been the impact of making public your story? In your marriage, your family, your church and amongst your friends?
Healing in my marriage, the family has become very close, and our church and friends we have been able to minister to hurting people.
What advice would you give families who have daughters affected by the kind of trauma you experienced?
Most kids keep the secret when abused, and it is very hard to have them break their silence. They need to know, no matter what, you will always love them, and find godly counsel.
You describe how wonderful it is that all of your children and their children are serving the Lord. Can you explain how that is possible after all your family went through?
The mercy of God,.
Answer this one summary sentence: Today what do you think of Jesus?
He is my Redeemer, Savior, Counselor, Teacher, my Friend, Healer, Provider, Deliverer, my Song in the Night, He is Faithful and Kind, a Lamp unto my feet, my Strong Tower, The Way, The Truth and Life, my Shepherd, Promise Giver and Keeper, the Lover of my Soul, and He even engraved my name into His hand.
Thank you, Aunt Bev, for joining us today. It was a pleasure to have you on my blog.
Here's where you can purchase
Fallen Beauty Queen, Merciful God
To those who would like to win a free, signed copy of
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Tuesday, September 29, 2015
I Give God the Glory
Hellllooooooooo! Is anyone there? If you are, as you know, I'm hardly ever on my blog these days. Ever since I got better, I started homeschooling, and it's hard to find the time and the energy to keep up with anything, let alone my blog.
But you know what? I miss sharing my thoughts. I miss hearing from my readers. I miss just rambling on my blog like I used to do so often. It happens a lot that I go to bed and think of some "amazing" thing ("yeah, right!") to share on my blog, but I'm just too tired to do it.
In the beginning, I rambled on my blog A LOT. I did it to gain readers for my books (after all, that's what the publishers said to do), but once I got started, the more I enjoyed it and had something to say.
Then cancer hit. Ever since getting better, I've been feeling overwhelmed with life. I can't do enough! And I wonder how anything got done when I was so sick.
Which brings on the following thoughts. As many of you know, I beat my cancer with a vitamin. Plain and simple. Vitamin B17. I was so blown away with the simplicity of it, I had to share the news with one and all! And I did! I started a blog about it, made some YouTube videos about it, and told as many people as I could. In fact, I thought I was finally living up to my name. The name "Sandi" means "Helper and Defender of Mankind." Despite all these highs and hopes for saving lives, I'm feeling rather down ... discouraged.
Why am I discouraged? Because Vitamin B17 isn't healing EVERYONE. Even when they do all the "right things." Why is that, Lord?
? I've been asking Him that a lot lately. Then it occurred to me.
God has all our days numbered. Job 14:5 "A person's days are determined; You have decreed the number of his months and have set limits he cannot exceed."
This made me realize . . . yes, God used B17 to heal me, but really and foremost, it was GOD who healed me. I mean, I KNEW this already, but did I really know it was ALL Him? He wasn't ready for me to come home yet. I did ask Him to promise me something if He did take me away from here. I made Him promise me that He'd find someone who would love my kids as much as I do and get them to heaven in the end. Well, He let me live, so I got my answer. I was the best one for my kids, even when I thought I wasn't. But that's another subject.
Allow me to repeat something important here: GOD let me live. Sure, He may have used B17 to do it, but when it comes down to it, HE saved my life! He gave me more time on this planet, just like He did for Hezekiah (Isaiah 38:5 and 2 Kings 20:6). He gave him 15 more years to live (and then Hezekiah blew it; I can't tell you how much I pray I don't end up like him in the end).
Anyway, I just can't help but give God the glory He DESERVES, and I fear I haven't done enough of that. I had two different individuals (when I first got better) say I was giving this vitamin more glory than I was God for my survival. The fact that TWO DIFFERENT people approached me with this should have made me realize that I wasn't giving God enough of the glory. Don't get me wrong, I always believed HE saved me, but I also put too much faith in this vitamin that's not working for everyone. Plain and simple. I should be spreading the gospel of salvation the way I've been spreading the "gospel" of vitamin B17!! Wouldn't that be a much better calling? To get excited about God's ETERNAL salvation for mankind?
God, I love You. Please forgive me for not giving You the total glory. Help me to be pleasing to You. Help me to calm down and rest in You. In Jesus' Name. Amen. I love You, Lord!
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Monday, September 7, 2015
Dear "Black Lives Matter"
If you're looking for justice, I'm afraid it's not going to happen on this planet. It will come on the Day of Judgment. Ask God to take care of your enemies, and pray for them, that they will change. Because if they don't, they will have to face the Heavenly Father who rules ALL. "'Vengeance is MINE, I will repay!' says the Lord," Romans 12:19. Trust in the heavenly Father to do that.
We ALL belong to the Father of Lights who created both the black and white people, and all those shades in-between. He is our Father, and He loves us so much that He gave up His only Son to die for us (would you give up your child for anyone? I certainly wouldn't). We are ALL sinners and need to repent and die with Christ through baptism (Romans 6).
Because we ALL come from the same Father (Creator), that makes everyone of us brothers and sisters, no matter what color we are.
So we need to LOVE each other!
1 John 4:20 "
If someone says, 'I love God,' and hates his brother, he is a liar; for the one who does not love his brother whom he has seen, cannot love God whom he has not seen."
God is LOVE! 1 John 4:16, "And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them."
God also tells us in His Word that the only person you can change is yourself. That's what's going to make this world better. "Let the filthy be filthy," He says in Revelation 22:11, along with "and let the righteous continue to practice righteousness and the holy to continue to be holy."
When it comes down to it, "you" are the only person you can change. Trust God to do the rest.
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Monday, August 10, 2015
"Tag! You're it!" and a SNEAK PEEK
My littlest sister,
Charis Joy Jackson
, asked me to join her in a "Blog Tag" game! So . . . she just tagged me, and now I'll tag a friend. But in the meantime, these are the questions I'm supposed to answer.
So . . . here goes!
Well, I'm actually excited to share! I've been working on the sequel to OUT OF THE ASHES from my Chicago Fire Series titled INTO THE FIRE.
It's a story of Nathaniel's brother, MICHAEL. He's a brooding, hot-tempered character who falls head-over-heals in love with the feisty, God-loving heroine, NICOLETTE.
Want a sneak peek? Here's the opening to Chapter One:
Nothing would stop her. Not the midnight sky that suffocated her with its weight of death. And certainly not her stepmother.
"I'm not alone," Nicolette whispered between the hay and manure as she crept into the dark stall, the words choking her as tears streamed down her hot cheeks. "Right, Lord? You're with me?" She secured the bit into the horse's mouth, and her fingers trembled on the reins as she mounted, the emptiness of her life crushing against every strained breath. "I'm not alone." Perhaps the more she said the words, the more she'd
Ducking, she kicked the horse into a gallop and charged through the opening and into the dark, empty Chicago street, its shadows engulfing her. "Go before me, Lord," she said as the hooves beneath her clattered against the cobblestones leaving her father's elite townhome behind. "Why did he have to go? Why did You take him from me?" She sobbed as the wind ripped back her cloak, revealing the red party dress to any onlookers. Thank the Lord no one was out to witness her escape.
Why would her stepmother force her to go to a party when her father was so weak? How could she be so unfeeling? Callous? The pounding of Nicolette's heart reverberated against her father's heavy ring as it rested against her chest. Just moments ago it had been on his finger, but in desperation to hold on to some part of him, she wrenched it off.
Flying down the street, she ran away from the truth, the truth that chased her heels, mocking her with the horrifying reality. Her father, her protector, her confidant … was dead.
Knuckles bleeding and swollen from the last fight, Michael Ward strode up the dark street. What a great match. A bundle of cash from his winnings bulged in his pocket. He breathed in the night air, filling his lungs. A full moon lit his path along the road that led to the Goldman suburbs. They were nice homes, and it sure beat living in the slums in a dingy shanty closer to town … or in the streets.
He'd been off the streets for quite a while now, but the streets weren't off him. Not yet, anyway. With the city behind him, he stepped into the shadows, learning from a youth to stay hidden, unnoticed.
In the distance, sounds of a galloping horse echoed through the night air. He glanced over his shoulder. A silhouette charged from the direction of the city.
The rider, low in the saddle, urged the horse on. It came toward Michael at a reckless pace, and as it flew by him, he caught sight of a woman, a cloak lifting like wings off a red gown. The scent of rose wafted in her wake, and Michael's feet suddenly shot roots into the boardwalk.
She yanked on the reins and rounded a corner, a corner that was usually rife with drunkards near the saloon. It didn't take long. A scream rent the air, and Michael sprinted toward the commotion. The woman, reining in her horse, tried to get around several hoodlums. They jeered and catcalled. One grabbed the horse's reins, yanking the animal toward him. The horse kicked one of the men and he went rolling in the dirt. The mount yanked then bucked, tossing the woman into the street, a mass of black hair, cloak and red fabric landing in a pile on the road.
Michael charged toward the thug nearest him and cracked him in the jaw with his bandaged fist. He hit so hard, his knuckles hit bone, despite his padded fingers.
"It's the Arab!" one of them shouted . . .
This is a series of light historical romance novels, all with a Christian worldview. My other novels are predominately historical with a small romantic element, of course, they are also Christian based.
I love helping others overcome, and I love putting a smile on the faces of my readers. I'm a storyteller, and I love to entertain. So, if I'm going to entertain, I'd love to do that while revealing bits and pieces of my God and Savior and who He is, and showing readers how they can overcome difficulties in their lives.
I used to be able to write in chaos. But ever since my battle with cancer, I have a hard time focusing if my kids are around. I'm not wiling to miss any of the precious moments, no matter how minor, so my writing doesn't get done very easily around my children. So, if I want to get any writing done, it has to be done in the evening after everyone goes to bed (and usually by then, I'm too tired), or I designate a day to go to the library, a coffee shop, or a bookstore. Usually I'll take care of my kids first, and when I can see there's a moment to get some writing done, I write. But I'm very easily distracted if my kids are around. It's been quite a juggling act, and one thing that helped me to get my last book, OUT OF THE ASHES, written was that I was invited to a writing retreat that gave me the jumpstart I needed. I can only hope that'll happen again this year.
Okay, so now I'm supposed to TAG someone else... it's my friend and fellow writer:
TAG, you're it!!!
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