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By Anthony J. Ruiz

It would take you over 15 hours to travel the 7,366 miles from Las Vegas to Jerusalem by plane. And while the two cities are a world apart, their interests align in at least one significant way: water. Now, as a result of the efforts by the Nevada Water Center of Excellence (COE), the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA), and the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED); Nevada and Israel can be considered linked in another way: Creating jobs.

“Through our work with partners, we have struck two agreements that have the potential to bring new businesses and technologies to Las Vegas from Israel,” said Nathan Allen, executive director of the COE. “As we continue to do business in Israel, we are seeing progress within the water industry sector, and I’m optimistic that we’ll see even more deals in the future.”

For years, the nation of Israel has positioned itself as a global water technology leader. It has enhanced its research and development efforts, leading to a host of homegrown companies working on developing sustainable solutions for the arid nation.

As the driest state in the United States, Nevada is poised to collaborate with Israel on water technology solutions.

“Since 2013, Nevada has been working to leverage the State’s water expertise with international companies who would benefit from the services of the Nevada Center of Excellence and our research institutions,” said Steve Hill, Director of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development. “The Governor’s trade mission to Israel the following year allowed Nevada and Israel to find opportunities based on similarly arid landscapes and complimentary expertise in water resource technology and management. The Nevada Water Center of Excellence has worked diligently to attract partner companies to our state, and it is exciting to see that two Israeli companies will launch their US operations in Nevada.  We are thrilled that Ayyeka and OutLocks will be important contributors to our water technology cluster.”

In early October, the COE reached an agreement to bring two innovative Israeli start-ups to the U.S. market with locations in the Silver State. Here’s an overview of the two water companies relocating to Nevada:

• Founded in 2007, OutLocks is an Israeli start-up venture that provides specialized physical security solutions. A pilot installation will begin in Las Vegas in 2015 and OutLocks has agreed to launch their sales and distribution for US water operations in Nevada. 

http://www.outlocks.com

• Founded in 2011, Ayyeka is an Israeli start-up venture that provides remote monitoring solutions for use in control of water facilities. Ayyeka completed installation of a demonstration project in Las Vegas in September 2015 and has agreed to base their US water operation in Nevada in the first year. Within the first three years, Ayyeka will establish physical operations for business development, marketing, product development, and manufacturing.

http://www.ayyeka.com

Both agreements include partnerships with SNWA, the water utility for Southern Nevada.

“For nearly a decade, SNWA has maintained strong relationships with water agencies in Israel.” said David Johnson, SNWA Deputy General Manager. “Through these relationships—and our partnerships with COE and GOED—we are working to deploy these innovative, smart-technologies to enhance SNWA’s water systems monitoring capabilities and security protocols. This not only increases service reliability for all of our customers, but also advances the evolution of these cutting-edge technologies.”

The Nevada cohort hopes that it can continue to build relations through job growth and relocation between Nevada and Israeli. Overall, Nevada representatives had more than 20 individual meetings with companies and an additional 10 companies attended a single morning presentation.

So Near While Apart - an almost real time Destiel fanfic starting from 1996. Written completely using chats, emails, letters and more.

DEAN'S JOURNAL - MARCH 16TH TO MARCH 20TH

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MARCH 16TH

I don't know what to do. I think I screwed up real bad.

I like Cas a lot, he's funny and smart and looks good how could I not like him?

I wanted to be mad at him I really did. I don't know where to even start.

He acts like having options and a future is a bad thing because he got scouted. Here I am struggling through school and raising Sam.

I'd kill for a chance like that. I feel like I'm not going anywhere in life and this it until I die I'm gonna end up like Bobby, sad and old and an alcoholic.

Cas went out that guy he bullied too got a milkshake or something

I can't help feeling jealous that this guy gets to spend time with Cas... THey should really hate each other but I guess Cas' apology was enough.

But then he went on to talk about fucking me or something

I don't think he realises but he said he'd want me in lingerie

I don't get how he thinks he's straight when he talks like that.

I kinda got turned on and I don't know what to do

Is it sick to think about him?

MARCH 17TH

I came so hard last night thinking about what he said and the first fucking thing he asks is what I dreamed about.

To make it all better I think dad drank a whole bottle of whiskey. He's angry and I don't even know why

Actually yes I do he's a bad father that's why I'm doing bad at school and it's like he thinks I want it that way

I'd rather be in a classroom than under a car

I don't even know what he spends all the money on but I think he's dealing more cars than I know about. Cas wants to send money to help out but I'm so confused about him right now because he said he would date me

Was he joking?

He seemed to take it back but not really and I got kinda freaked because no one ever say sstuff like that to me. All I could do was just log off in the end and now here I am with a bottle of whiskey just like dad.

I don't get why it's all gotta be such a mess and why did I have to start liking a straight guy whos just FUCKING WITH ME

18TH -ISH MARCH

Dad hit me on the jaw today that means no school for like a week or something if I go like this if it bruises bad they're gonna ask questions

I could just lie?

I got drunk again and Cas is sending money but I don't think he realises what sort of person I am

FAILURE

That's what

MARCH 19TH

Dad fucked off to do some work today so I can finally get the house tidy.

Sam is out with some friends as well it's nice to have the quiet but I think I'll see if he wants to play some games later.

I can't remember when we just hung out last

MARCH 20TH

HE SEND 300 DOLLARS?

I don't get why Cas would send me so much money. I nearly sent it all back but I know he'd just get angry and probably resend it

So I paid up on the bills and got some food in Dad's still not back and I'm just watching TV with Sammy

Might chat to Cas later if he's on but what do I say?

So Near While Apart - an almost real time Destiel fanfic starting from 1996. Written completely using chats, emails, letters and more.

So Near While Apart - an almost real time Destiel fanfic starting from 1996. Written completely using chats, emails, letters and more.

27th March 1996

So Near While Apart - an almost real time Destiel fanfic starting from 1996. Written completely using chats, emails, letters and more.

25th March 1996 - Part Two

So Near While Apart - an almost real time Destiel fanfic starting from 1996. Written completely using chats, emails, letters and more.

25th March 1996 - Part One