#NW Highlands

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Another bad weather day. Badcall, Rhiconich. NW Highlands.

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Dreaming of New Adventures Outside by Mark Stevens Via Flickr: A view looking to the northwest across the trees in this part of Coconino National Forest while hiking the Devil's Bridge Trail. My thinking in composing this image was to use the high ground where I was located and then angle my Nikon SLR camera slightly downward and create a sweeping view across this forested landscape. The mesas and buttes off in the distance would then rise up in the image and avoid a more flattened look. There would also be a complementary set of color contrasts between the greens and more earth-tones present in the lower portion of the image with the blues of the skies above.

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On August 8th 1984 the Kylesku Bridge officially opened to traffic.

The Kyslesku Bridge in Sutherland on the north-west of Scotland carries the non-trunk A894 across Loch a' Chàirn Bhàin between Unapool and Kylestrome.

The bridge was designed for what was then Highland Regional Council by Ove Arup and Partners. It was, in part, financed by the European Community, and built by Morrison Construction Ltd. The cost was £4 million, rather more than the budgeted £2¾ million, in part due to difficult weather conditions during construction.

The structure replaced a succession of ferries which had crossed between Kyslesk and Kylestrome since the early 19th century. When this ferry was not running, the only alternative was a 100 mile (160 km) detour around the NW Highlands.

Over the years, various ferries came and went, and small car-carrying ferries first appeared between the wars. The Kylesku Ferry was unusual in being free for much of its life. The Maid of Kylesku, a two car ferry, was built for the Kylesku crossing in the early 1950s, where it was operated until replaced by the Queen of Kylesku in 1967.

Check out the video below for a clip of the Queen of Kylesku, and can you imagine bairns being allowed to help like that nowadays!

The Bridge is one of those seminal points of the NC500 and lovers of road trips will appreciate the impressive way of affording us such magnificent views and access. There is a large car park on the North side where you can stop and take in the views.

Pics are of the bridge, of course and two of the ferries that used to sail betwen the points.

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Kukulkan (Quetzalcoatl): Feathered Serpent And Mighty Snake God

Known under a number of different names, Kukulkan, the Feathered Serpent was one of the most important gods in Mesoamerica.

The Aztecs called him Quetzalcoatl and the ancient Maya referred to him as Kukulkan. The K’iche’ group of Maya named him Gukumatz.

Was this mighty snake deity a real historical person?

It is not easy to trace the ancient history of Kukulkan. Like all of the feathered serpent gods in Mesoamerican cultures, Kukulkan is thought to have originated in Olmec mythology and we still know very little about the mysterious Olmec civilization.

The true identity of the god Kukulkan becomes an even greater problem due to the confusing references to a man who bore the name of the Mayan god. Because of this, the distinction between the two has become blurred.

Around the 10th century, a priest or ruler appeared in Chichen Itza, a sacred site that was one of the greatest Mayan centers of the Yucatán peninsula, Mexico where we also find El Castillo, also known as the Temple of Kukulkan.

Kukulkan has his origins among the Maya of the Classic Period, (200 AD to 1000) when he was known as Waxaklahun Ubah Kan, the War Serpent.

Maya writers of the 16th century describe Kukulkan as a real historical person, but the earlier 9th-century texts at Chichen Itza never identified him as human and artistic representations depicted him as a Vision Serpent entwined around the figures of nobles.

According to ancient Maya beliefs, Kukulkan - popularly known as the Feathered Serpent - was the god of the wind, sky, and the Sun. He was a supreme leader of the gods, depicted, just like Quetzalcoatl. Kukulkan gave mankind his learning and laws. He was merciful and kind, but he could also change his nature and inflict great punishment and suffering on humans.

According to Maya legend, the Maya were visited by a robed Caucasian man with blond hair, blue eyes, and a beard who taught the Maya about agriculture, medicine, mathematics, and astronomy. This being was Kukulkan – the Feathered Serpent.

Kukulcan warned the Maya of another bearded white man who would not only conquer the indigenous people of Central America but would also enforce a new religion upon them before he was to return. Despite the warning, the Maya mistakenly welcomed the invading Cortes as Quetzalcoatl.

The cult of Kukulkan spread as far as the Guatemalan Highlands, where Postclassic feathered serpent sculptures are found with open mouths from which protrude the heads of human warriors.

Hundreds of North and South American Indian and South Pacific legends tell of a white-skinned, bearded lord who traveled among the many tribes to bring peace about 2,000 years ago. This spiritual hero was best known as Quetzalcoatl.

Some of his many other names were:

Kate-Zahl (Toltec)

Kul-kul-kan (Maya)

Tah-co-mah (NW America)

Waicomak (Dakota)

Wakea (Cheyenne, Hawaiian and Polynesian)

Waikano (Orinoco)

Hurakan

the Mighty Mexico

E-See-Co-Wah (Lord of Wind and Water)

Chee-Zoos

the Dawn God (Puan, Mississippi)

Hea-Wah-Sah (Seneca),

Taiowa, Ahunt Azoma

E-See-Cotl (New Guinea)

Itza-Matul (Yucatan)

Zac-Mutul (Mayan)

Wakon-Tah (Navajo)

Wakona (Algonquin)

Kukulkan emerged from the ocean, and disappeared in it afterward. Before he left, he promised that he will return one day in the future, but he never revealed when…

Image: Kukulkan (Quetzalcoatl) Mahaboka

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Outside of Cuba, Palo is generally called Palo Mayombe ; however, this is a misnomer since not all lineages and houses are truly Mayombe – in fact, most are not. To my knowledge there is only one (perhaps a couple) Munanzo outside of Cuba that are accepted as a true Mayombe houses amongst the elders on the Island.

In Cuba, “Palo Monte” is used far more frequently to speak to the entire body of Regla-Kongo Palo tradition. Other terms such as Palo Cruzado (‘crossed palo’, denoting heavy syncretization with other religions), Palo Cristiano (‘Christian palo’) and Palo Judio (‘Jewish palo’, not actually jewish, but simply non-Christian) deserve a brief mention. However, these are not specific ramas of Palo, but rather terms that are used to denote the degree of syncretism and mixing in individual lineages and practices.

There are many houses (munansos) and foundational lineages (ramas) of Palo Monte, but commonly they are understood to fit within three major  forms or sub ‘reglas’ within the greater Regla-Kongo:

Mayombe

Biyumba (Vrillumba o Brillumba)

Kimbiza

Palo Mayombe is the oldest and most orthodox form of Palo. The origins trace back to a specific Nkisi cult in the Mayombe region of Cabinda (NW Congo) from where it gets its name and the tradition came into its own in the caves and wilderness of the Pinar del Rio highlands of Cuba. Mayomberos typically shun away from syncretism and are extremely orthodox in our practices. The most well known of the Mayombe houses are the houses of ���Batalla Saca Empeño” and “Bejuco Nfinda”.

Palo Biyumba developed out of Palo Mayombe and rose in popularity during Cuba’s war of Independence. It was the first regla to initiate people of non-Bantu ancestry and frequently worked with and developed pacts with dead spirits of no particular blood or spiritual lineage (often times to send them out for warring intentions). It is a vast regla and has many ramas and sub-lineages. Indeed, a great number of houses today are some offshoot of Biyumba. Broadly speaking, Palo Biyumba is more oriented toward the various mpungos and over time some lineages have introduced a degree of syncretization with elements of Ocha and Catholicism.

Palo Kimbisa was popular on the eastern side of the Cuban island and has absorbed many influences from Catholicism to Freemasonry to Haitian Vodou. Kimbisa likely originated within an already syncretized Catholic-Kongo religious tradition from the Kingdom of Kongo following Kimpa Vita’s Christian reform in the 18th C. In Kimbisa the mpungos are paramount and are seen as divinities and saints. Thus, Kimbiseros will venerate the mpungos and focus much of their work calling upon them, instead of upon the dead. The most well known Kimbisa rama is Andrés Petit’s La Regla Kimbisa de Santo Cristo del Buen Viaje.

The Kimbisa prendas/ngangas I have seen also tend to be huge in comparison to Mayombe. Although my elders have reassured me that there are Kimbisa prendas that are built almost identical to Mayombe as there is more variance per house/lineage than across the greater sub-reglas. It is also common to see Kimbisa (as well as Briyumba) prendas with crucifixes. Moreover, many Kimbiseros and Biymberos will make a distinction between prendas judias or prendas ndoki(those without crucifixes and containing the bones of non-baptized individuals) used to curse, kill, and other malefica; and prendas cristianas (with cross and baptized nfumbe) used to heal and general benefica. This distinction does not appear in Mayombe.

Assortment of now defunct/dormant Briyumba Ngangas on display in the Museo Municipal de Regla

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And they're already out! Looks like the NW Highlands could be the place for me in two weeks.

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Upper Loch Torridon, NW Scottish Highlands [OC] (4023 x 2117)

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One of Scotland's most iconic and most recognisable castles set in the majestic NW highlands on the road to the Isle of Skye. Featured in many movies including most famously, the original "Highlander" as well as "The World is Not Enough" and "Made of Honour".... From Eilean Donan Castle (UK) via Google

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Updated list of the Big Lots stores that are closing down by state

Alabama:

1327 S Brundidge St., Troy

Arizona:

1416 E Route 66, Flagstaff17510 N 75th Ave, Glendale

3630 W. Baseline Rd., Laveen

2840 E Main St., Ste 109, Mesa

6839 E Main St., Mesa

24760 N Lake Pleasant Pkwy, Peoria

2020 N 75th Ave, Ste 40, Phoenix

230 E. Bell Rd., Phoenix

4727 East Bell Rd., Phoenix

2330 W Bethany Home Rd., Phoenix

4835 E Ray Rd., Phoenix

1260 Gail Gardner Way, Prescott

10220 N 90th St., Scottsdale

940 E Baseline Rd., Tempe

7025 E Tanque Verde Rd., Tucson

4525 N Oracle Rd., Tucson

3900 W Ina Rd., Tucson

2520 S Harrison Rd., Tucson

Arkansas:

2999 N College Ave, Fayetteville

California:

1670 W Katella Ave., Anaheim

6336 E Santa Ana Canyon Rd., Anaheim

2240 El Camino Real, Atascadero

1085 Bellevue Rd., Atwater

1211 Olive Dr., Bakersfield

2621 Fashion Pl., Bakersfield

1482 E 2nd St., Beaumont

353 Carmen Dr., Camarillo

19331 Soledad Canyon Rd., Canyon Country

1611 E Hatch Rd., Ste A Ceres

1927 E 20th St., Chico

12550 Central Ave., Chino

2060 Monument Blvd, Concord

740 N Main St., Corona

5587 Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City

912 County Line Rd., Delano

1085 E Main St., El Cajon

8539 Elk Grove Blvd., Elk Grove

1500 Oliver Rd., Fairfield

9500 Greenback Ln., Ste 22, Folsom

17575 Foothill Blvd., Fontana

1986 Freedom Blvd., Freedom

3520 W. Shaw Ave, Fresno

4895 E Kings Canyon Rd., Fresno

7370 N Blackstone Ave., Fresno

2900 W Rosecrans Ave., Gardena

360 E 10th St., Gilroy

1551 Sycamore Ave., Hercules

42225 Jackson St., Ste B, Indio

3003 W Manchester Blvd., Inglewood

1020 W Imperial Hwy, La Habra

6145 Lake Murray Blvd., La Mesa

4484 Las Positas Road, Livermore

380 S Cherokee Ln., Lodi

1009 N H St, Ste M, Lompoc

2238 N Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach

951 W Pacheco Blvd., Los Banos

1321 West Yosemite Ave., Manteca

665 Fairfield Dr., Merced

111 Ranch Dr., Milpitas

27142 La Paz Rd., Mission Viejo

3900 Sisk Road, Modesto

3615 Elkhorn Blvd., North Highlands

1702 Oceanside Blvd., Oceanside

4430 Ontario Mills Pkwy, Ontario

1875 Oro Dam Blvd E., Oroville

6646 Clark Rd., Paradise

47 Fair Ln., Placerville

30501 Avenida De Las Flores, Rancho Santa Margarita

810 Tri City Ctr., Redlands

2620 Canyon Springs Parkway, Riverside

565 Rohnert Park Expressway, Rohnert Park

6630 Valley Hi Dr., Sacramento

8700 La Riviera Dr., Sacramento

370 Northridge Mall, Salinas

499 W Orange Show Rd., San Bernardino

3735 El Camino Real, Santa Clara

1417 S Broadway, Santa Maria

568 W Main St., Ste B, Santa Paula

2055 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa

1189 Simi Town Center Way, Simi Valley

633 Sweetwater Rd., Spring Valley

2720 Country Club Blvd, Stockton

27411 Ynez Rd., Temecula

955 Sepulveda Blvd, Torrance

2681 N Tracy Blvd, Tracy

1840 Countryside Dr., Turlock

225 Orchard Plz, Ukiah

818 Alamo Dr., Vacaville

14790 La Paz Dr., Victorville

2525 S Mooney Blvd., Visalia

13241 Whittier Blvd., Whittier

52 W Court St., Woodland

1320 Franklin Road, Yuba City

56865 29 Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley

Colorado:

6626 South Parker Road, Aurora

1990 S Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs

2975 New Center Point, Colorado Springs

5085 N Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs

2401 N Ave, Ste 19b, Grand Junction

2628 11th Ave, Greeley

8100 W Crestline Ave., Unit B5, Littleton

2151 Main St., Longmont

Connecticut:

1470 Pleasant Valley Road, Manchester

56 Turnpike Square., Milford

3105 Berlin Tpke., Newington

42 Town St., Ste 1200, Norwich

1931 E Main St., Torrington

650 Wolcott St., Waterbury

40 Boston Post Rd., Waterford

560 Windsor Ave., Windsor

Florida:

21697 State Rd., 7, Boca Raton

25191 Chamber Of Commerce Dr., Bonita Springs

901 N Congress Ave., Boynton Beach

7381 52nd Pl E, Bradenton

328 E Sugarland Hwy, Clewiston

4847 Coconut Creek Pkwy, Coconut Creek

2400 W International Speedway, Daytona Beach

34940 Emerald Coast Pkwy, Destin

15271 Mcgregor Blvd., Fort Myers

1761 E Hallandale Beach Blvd., Hallandale

3921 Oakwood Blvd., Hollywood

8265 W Flagler St., Miami

5580 Nw 167th St., Miami Lakes

2882 Tamiami Trl E, Naples

700 Blanding Blvd, Ste 1, Orange Park

11230 S Orange Blossom Trl, Orlando

11672 E Colonial Dr., Orlando

1801 S Semoran Blvd., Orlando

7067 W Broward Blvd., Ste B, Plantation

1440 Ne 23rd St., Pompano Beach

11854 Us Highway 19, Port Richey

511 N State Rd. 7, Royal Palm Beach

3750 Bee Ridge Rd., Sarasota

2236 Se Federal Hwy, Stuart

12601 Citrus Plaza Dr., Tampa

41306 Us Hwy 19 N, Tarpon Springs

Georgia:

2738 Candler Rd., Decatur

375 Pavilion Pkwy, Fayetteville

610 Holcomb Bridge Rd., Ste 300, Roswell

13051 Abercorn St., Savannah

31 Hwy 138 W, Ste 150, Stockbridge

5370 Stone Mountain Hwy, Ste 300, Stone Mountain

687 Main St., Thomson

263 S Liberty St., Waynesboro

Illinois:

8148 S Cicero Ave., Burbank

1699 River Oaks Dr., Calumet City

1139 W Broadway, Centralia

1608 N Larkin Ave., Crest Hill

204 S. Randall Rd., Elgin

10850 Lincoln Trl, Fairview Heights

340 Summit Dr., Lockport

7233 W Dempster St., Niles

17w714 W 22nd St., Oakbrook Terrace

Indiana:

138 W Hively Ave., Elkhart

3958 Illinois Rd., Fort Wayne

8401 Michigan Rd., Indianapolis

2136 E Markland Ave., Kokomo

2806 Frontage Rd., Warsaw

Kansas:

7533 State Ave., Kansas City

2450 South 9th St., Salina

Kentucky:

1321 2nd St., Henderson

1980 Pavilion Way, Lexington

4025 Poplar Level Rd., Unit 102, Louisville

Louisiana:

3161 E Texas St., Bossier City

2354 S Range Ave., Denham Springs

3557 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, Lafayette

339 South Dr., Ste D, Natchitoches

Maine:

1100 Brighton Ave., Portland

Maryland:

4420 Mitchelville Rd., Bowie

6623 Governor Ritchie Hwy, Glen Burnie

3331 Corridor Marketplace, Laurel

21800 N Shangri La Dr., Unit 20, Lexington Park

11989 Reisterstown Rd #a, Ste A, Reisterstown

Massachusetts:

41 Pond St., Ashland

400 Main St., Dennis Port

178 N King St., Northampton

179 Highland Ave., Seekonk

1150a Union Street Ext., West Springfield

Michigan:

750 Perry Ave., Big Rapids

373 N Willowbrook Rd., Coldwater

2353 N Park Dr., Holland

3669 E. Grand River Ave., Howell

4254 28th St. Se, Kentwood

5625 W Saginaw Hwy, Unit 1, Lansing

32399 John R Rd., Madison Heights

2020 Grand River Ave., Okemos

1401 Spring St., Petoskey

6207 S Westnedge Ave., Portage

2850 Washtenaw Ave., Ypsilanti

Minnesota:

2614 Bridge Ave., Albert Lea

Missouri:

4201 S Noland Rd., Independence

3225 Missouri Blvd., Jefferson City

13637 Washington St., Kansas City

1417 N Belt Hwy, Saint Joseph

4433 Lemay Ferry Rd., Saint Louis

4930 Christy Blvd., Ste 2, Saint Louis

Montana:

1200 10th Avenue South, Great Falls

2930 Prospect Ave., Helena

New Hampshire:

216 Washington St., Claremont

Nevada:

1601 W Craig Rd., N Las Vegas

New Jersey:

471 Green St., Woodbridge

New York:

2276 Delaware Ave., Buffalo

698 S Ogden St., Buffalo

4406 State Route 5 & 20, Ste 129, Canandaigua

260 Voice Rd., Carle Place

231 Centereach Mall, Centereach

2309 N Triphammer Rd., Ithaca

4645 Commercial Dr., New Hartford

316 Cornelia St., Plattsburgh

43 Burnett Blvd., Poughkeepsie

751 Upper Glen St., Ste 2, Queensbury

North Carolina:

8215 University City Blvd., Ste E, Charlotte

9535 S Blvd., Ste C, Charlotte

2000 Avondale Dr., Ste E, Durham

3420 Southwest Durham Dr., Durham

822 E Main St., Jefferson

1515 Garner Station Blvd., Raleigh

6540 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh

Ohio:

11372 Princeton Pike, Cincinnati

9690 Colerain Ave., Cincinnati

359 Miamisburg Centerville Rd., Dayton

1520 N Clinton St., Defiance

1170 Indiana Ave., Saint Marys

410 E Perkins Ave., Sandusky

4925 Jackman Rd., Ste 15, Toledo

7779 Tylersville Rd., West Chester

Oregon:

2000 14th Ave. Se, Albany

18565 Sw Tualatin Valley Hwy, Beaverton

1960 Echo Hollow Rd., Eugene

304 Ne Agness Ave., Grants Pass

2083 Ne Burnside Rd., Gresham

2121 Newmark St., North Bend

16074 Se Mcloughlin Blvd., Ste 8, Portland

2025 Lancaster Dr. Ne, Salem

Pennsylvania:

713 E Baltimore Ave., Clifton Heights

2820 Gracy Center Way, Coraopolis

201 West Lincoln Hwy, Exton

345 Scarlet Rd., Ste 22, Kennett Square

199 Franklin Mills Blvd., Philadelphia

2980 Whiteford Rd., York

South Carolina:

1016 Pine Log Rd., Aiken

1841 J A Cochran Byp., Ste A, Chester

1937 Wilson Rd., Newberry

South Dakota:

1617 Eglin St., Rapid City

Tennessee:

209 S Royal Oaks Blvd., Ste 206, Franklin

2301 Gallatin Pike N, Madison

1410 S 1st St., Union City

Utah:

702 E State Rd., American Fork

1030 North Main Street, Layton

1617 North Main Street, Logan

5516 South 900 East, Murray

Vermont:

1400 Us Route 302, Berlin

303 Us Route 4 E., Rutland

Virginia:

590 Branchlands Blvd., Charlottesville

736 Warrenton Rd, Unit 102, Fredericksburg

2110 Wards Rd., Lynchburg

7743 Sudley Rd., Manassas,

5900 E. Virginia Beach Blvd, Norfolk

8533 Midlothian Tpke., North Chesterfield

1650 General Booth Blvd, Ste 200, Virginia Beach

14603 Telegraph Rd., Woodbridge

Washington:

1650 Birchwood Ave., Bellingham

14907 4th Ave Sw., Burien

17307 Se 272nd St., Covington

6727 Evergreen Way, Everett

1301 W Meeker St., Kent

1515 Marvin Rd Ne., Lacey

5401 100th St Sw, Ste 102, Lakewood

5710 196th St Sw, Lynnwood

2815 Capital Mall Drive Sw, Olympia

1940 E. 1st St., Port Angeles

3399 Bethel Rd. Se, Port Orchard

120 31st Ave Se, Puyallup

14215 Se Petrovitsky Rd., Renton

1743 George Washington Way, Richland

9612 N Newport Highway, Spokane

1414 72nd St., Tacoma

2100b Se 164th Ave., Ste E, Vancouver

151 Easy Way, Wenatchee

Wisconsin:

616 W Johnson St., Fond Du Lac

3960 Mormon Coulee Rd., La Crosse

N78w14511 Appleton Ave., Menomonee Falls

5415 Washington Ave., Mount Pleasant

699 S Green Bay Rd., Neenah

3426 Kohler Memorial Dr., Sheboygan

1690 S Main St., West Bend

Wyoming:

3501 E Lincolnway, Cheyenne

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End Times Headline News. January 9 2025

Unprecedented Fires Scorch 3,000 Acres In LA. Fire erupts in Hollywood Hills. Milley Authorized DEW to Be Used on Americans. Starmer’s Censorship Playbook. 3 Blood Moons are coming this year

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Jan 09, 2025

"Unprecedented Fires" Scorch 3,000 Acres In Los Angeles Area, Forcing 49,000 To Evacuate

Fast-moving, wind-driven fires are sweeping through the Los Angeles area, forcing mandatory evacuations for over 49,000 residents. The fires remain 0% contained.

The Palisades Fire (caused unknown) has burned nearly 11,800 acres, while the Eaton Fire has scorched 10,600 acres. AccuWeather Estimates $52 billion to $57 billion in preliminary damage and economic losses. Gov. Gavin Newsom deployed 1,400 firefighters & declared a state of emergency. Nearly 300,000 residential and/or commercial customers are without power in the LA region. NWS: Worst fire conditions (high winds) will peak Wednesday morning. Malibu residents warned about potential evacuation. Fires ZERO PERCENT CONTAINED

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Fast-moving Sunset Fire erupts in Hollywood Hills, evacuations ordered

LOS ANGELES (KTLA) – A fast-moving wildfire has erupted in the Hollywood Hills, prompting a mandatory evacuation order for a wide area of the historic Hollywood entertainment district.

Crews with the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to reports of the flames at 2350 Solar Drive, near Astral Drive, just after 5:30 p.m. Fire officials estimated the wildfire had charred at least 20 acres in the Runyon Canyon area as of 6:30 p.m. Immediate mandatory evacuation have been issued for residents on “Laurel Canyon Blvd to the west, Hollywood Blvd to the south, Cahuenga Blvd/101 Fwy/Highland Ave. to the east and Muholland Drive to the north,” officials said.

State Farm Canceled Hundreds of Pacific Palisades Homeowners’ Policies Before Devastating Wildfire Strikes

As wildfires ravage Southern California, homeowners in Pacific Palisades find themselves grappling with an unbearable reality: their homes are burning, and their insurance policies—once their safety net—were canceled just months ago by State Farm.

In a move justified by the company as a strategy to avoid “financial failure,” State Farm canceled over 72,000 homeowners’ policies statewide, with Pacific Palisades—a now-charred affluent neighborhood—bearing a significant brunt. James Woods, a renowned actor and Pacific Palisades resident, summed up the community’s frustration on social media. “Actually, one of the major insurance companies canceled all the policies in our neighborhood about four months ago,” he wrote.

12 Things You Should Know About The Apocalyptic “Hurricane Of Fire” That Is Rampaging Through Southern California

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Wait, did you just see that on the LA fire coverage? What just flew across the screen?

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Storm whipping up on Loch Assynt, NW Highlands

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What a Wonderful Way to Experience a Sunday in Coconino National Forest by Mark Stevens Via Flickr: A setting looking to the northwest while hiking and taking in views over nearby evergreens and then to eroded formations in the high ground present. This is along the Fay Canyon Trail in Coconino National Forest.

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Miami Real Estate Gem: Stunning 2-Bedroom Home for Sale in Grosse Pointe Highlands!

Miami Real Estate Gem: Stunning 2-Bedroom Home for Sale in Grosse Pointe Highlands!

Are you in the market for a new home in Miami? Look no further! We are excited to introduce this charming single-family home located at 2737 NW 4th St, Miami, FL 33125. Priced at $525,000, this property offers a unique blend of classic charm and modern convenience, making it an ideal choice for first-time homebuyers, families, or savvy investors. Let's dive into the details and discover why this Miami gem is the perfect place to call home. 🏡

1. Prime Location in Grosse Pointe Highlands

Nestled in the highly sought-after Grosse Pointe Highlands neighborhood, this home is all about location, location, location! 🌆 Situated in the heart of Miami, you’ll be close to everything the city has to offer. From top-rated schools like Kensington Park Elementary, Citrus Grove Middle, and Miami Senior High to popular shopping centers, restaurants, and entertainment options, this neighborhood is a fantastic place to live and grow.

2. Classic 1939 Architecture with Modern Updates

Built in 1939, this home showcases timeless architecture with a touch of modern elegance. With 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, the house offers 1,046 sq ft of living space, plus an adjusted total of 1,182 sq ft. From the moment you step inside, you’ll be greeted by beautiful wood floors that flow throughout the home, adding warmth and character to every room. The spacious layout includes a den/library/office, family room, and a classic Florida room, providing plenty of options for relaxation, work, or entertaining guests.

3. Spacious Lot with Outdoor Features

One of the standout features of this property is its 7,540 sq ft lot. The fully fenced yard offers privacy and space for outdoor activities, gardening, or simply enjoying the Miami sunshine. 🌴 The yard is dotted with fruit trees, providing a lush, tropical feel to your outdoor space. Imagine enjoying a cup of coffee on your open porch, surrounded by greenery – it’s the perfect way to start your day!

4. Functional Kitchen and Living Areas

The kitchen comes equipped with all the essentials, including an electric range, refrigerator, microwave, dryer, and washer, making meal prep and laundry a breeze. With built-ins and closet cabinetry throughout the home, you’ll find plenty of storage space to keep everything organized. The breakfast area and dining/living room combination make this home perfect for hosting family dinners or casual get-togethers with friends.

5. Investment Opportunity in a Thriving Market

Miami's real estate market is booming, and properties like this one in Grosse Pointe Highlands are in high demand. Whether you’re looking for a primary residence or an investment property, this home offers great potential. With its “Ok to Lease” restriction, you have the flexibility to rent it out, making it an excellent addition to your investment portfolio. 💰

6. Convenient Access and Amenities

This home is not just about beautiful interiors; it also offers modern conveniences. The property features central cooling and electric heating, ensuring comfort all year round. With easy access to major highways, shopping centers, and Miami's vibrant cultural scene, you’re never far from the action.

Why This Home Stands Out:

Location: Prime Miami neighborhood – Grosse Pointe Highlands

Price: A great deal at $525,000

Spacious Lot: 7,540 sq ft with a fully fenced yard and fruit trees

Classic Charm: 1939 architecture with modern updates

Investment Potential: Ideal for families, first-time buyers, or investors

Top Schools: Near Kensington Park Elementary, Citrus Grove Middle, and Miami Senior High

Don’t Miss Out on This Miami Treasure!

This is more than just a house; it’s a home filled with character, convenience, and countless possibilities. If you’re looking for a property that offers classic charm with modern features in a fantastic Miami location, this is the one for you. 📞

Ready to schedule a viewing or want more information? Contact us today! Opportunities like this don’t come around often, so act fast and make this Miami gem your own!

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On August 8th 1984 the Kylesku Bridge officially opened to traffic.

The Kyslesku Bridge in Sutherland on the north-west of Scotland carries the non-trunk A894 across Loch a' Chàirn Bhàin between Unapool and Kylestrome.

The bridge was designed for what was then Highland Regional Council by Ove Arup and Partners. It was, in part, financed by the European Community, and built by Morrison Construction Ltd. The cost was £4 million, rather more than the budgeted £2¾ million, in part due to difficult weather conditions during construction.

The structure replaced a succession of ferries which had crossed between Kyslesk and Kylestrome since the early 19th century. When this ferry was not running, the only alternative was a 100 mile (160 km) detour around the NW Highlands.

Over the years, various ferries came and went, and small car-carrying ferries first appeared between the wars. The Kylesku Ferry was unusual in being free for much of its life. The Maid of Kylesku, a two car ferry, was built for the Kylesku crossing in the early 1950s, where it was operated until replaced by the Queen of Kylesku in 1967.

Check out the video below for a clip of the Queen of Kylesku, and can you imagine bairns being allowed to help like that nowadays!

The Bridge is one of those seminal points of the NC500 and lovers of road trips will appreciate the impressive way of affording us such magnificent views and access. There is a large car park on the North side where you can stop and take in the views

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