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In the dynamic realm of fashion, the allure of elegant frock designs continues to captivate women seeking a blend of style, comfort, and cultural expression. At Fiona, we bring you a curated selection of ladies' wear that redefines contemporary fashion, encapsulating the essence of modern trends while staying rooted in traditional aesthetics. Let's embark on a delightful journey through Fiona's exquisite collections, each a testament to the artistry of frock ke designs.
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Discover the epitome of comfort and chic in Fiona's Dyed Cotton Collection. These frocks are a testament to the harmonious fusion of breathable cotton and vibrant colors. Whether you're strolling through a bustling market or enjoying a leisurely brunch, these designs offer unparalleled comfort without compromising on style. With a focus on both aesthetics and practicality, our dyed cotton frocks are a must-have addition to your wardrobe.
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For those seeking to embrace the richness of Eastern aesthetics, the Eastern Pret Collection is a treasure trove of exquisite frock designs. Inspired by traditional motifs and artistic heritage, these frocks encapsulate the essence of cultural grandeur. Whether it's a festive celebration or a joyous family gathering, these designs allow you to immerse yourself in the opulence of Eastern fashion while maintaining a contemporary edge.
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Elevate your style quotient and celebrate your individuality with Fiona's exclusive collections. Explore the full range at shopfiona.com and embark on a journey of self-expression through fashion.

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The California Transportation Commission began the process of allocating funds from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund at its monthly meeting on Friday. The first official allocations for the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program went to Sacramento, LA's MetroLink, and San Diego for projects that will allow them to offer better transit service, thus encouraging transit ridership and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Meanwhile, the program is moving into its second round of considering projects to receive the cap-and-trade funds. It was created last year as one of the programs charged with using cap-and-trade funds to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, along with high speed rail and the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities program. Fourteen projects were awarded a total of $224 million in the first round.
Two workshops will be held this week—one tomorrow in Los Angeles, and one in Sacramento on Thursday--to talk about current program guidelines and “help shape the future of the program.” [PDF]
Tuesday, September 1, 3 to 5 p.m.Metro Board RoomOne Gateway Plaza, 3rd floorLos Angeles
Thursday, September 3, 10 am to noon915 Capitol Mall, Conference Room 587, 5th floorSacramento
The three agencies that were awarded funds on Friday are the first of fourteen that won funding approval by the California State Transportation Agency in June. They are:
Sacramento Regional Transit District (Sac RT) will receive $6 million to refurbish seven light rail vehicles. This will allow the agency provide fifteen-minute peak-hour service, and enable future limited-stop service on the Gold and Blue lines.
Southern California Regional Rail Authority (Metrolink) will receive $41 million to buy nine new clean locomotives, to improve and increase service on the Ventura and Antelope Valley lines.
San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) will receive $4 million to complete the last eleven miles of the South Bay Bus Rapid Transit project between downtown and the international border, with new natural-gas-powered buses and increased service. The project will also include a new intermodal transportation center at the border connecting to trolleys and Amtrak.
The other eleven already-approved TIRC projects will be allocated funds at future CTC meetings, as agencies request funds.
Streetsblog California editor Melanie Curry has been thinking about transportation, and how to improve conditions for bicyclists, since her early days commuting by bike to UCLA long ago. She was Managing Editor at the East Bay Express, and edited Access Magazine for the University of California Transportation Center. She also earned her Masters in City Planning from UC Berkeley.


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The Colima Volcano recorded an eruption, which has caused ashfall in Zapotiltic, Jalisco.
This afternoon, the Colima Volcano recorded an eruption, which has caused ashfall in Zapotiltic, Jalisco, Luis Felipe Puente, National Coordinator of Civil Protection reported.
Through his Twitter account, the official said that eruptive activity was recorded and later he also reported a giant eruption.
Puentes also confirmed the ashfall in Zapotiltic, northeast and 25 kilometers (15 miles) from the volcano.
Meanwhile, Governor of Colima, Mario Anguiano Moreno, also said through his Twitter account that at 12:39 hours an eruption was recorded at the volcano.
“The volcano fumarole could be seen from the municipalities of Colima, Cuauhtémoc, Comala, Villa de Álvarez and Coquimatlán” he said.
Additionally, Luis Felipe Puente said that the Geological Subcommittee is monitoring of volcanic activity.
“So far the Colima Volcano represents no danger to the people.” he added.
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Erik Herring is probably the most quiet member of the George Mason men's basketball team. It's a trait that in the past he has exhibited on the court, but tonight against Virginia Commonwealth, he was anything but silent.
Herring scored 23 points and added eight assists and seven rebounds as George Mason beat the Rams, 76-63, before a sellout crowd of 7,621 at Alltel Pavilion.
The Patriots (10-8, 5-2 Colonial Athletic Association) have won four straight conference games and are tied for second in the CAA with James Madison. VCU fell to 9-7, 2-3. Both teams are a half-game behind Richmond, which the Patriots visit on Wednesday.
The Patriots were boosted tonight by the return of their leading scorer, junior forward George Evans, who missed Wednesday's loss to Detroit with tendinitis in his left forearm. Evans had 18 points and eight rebounds in 38 minutes, but the key for George Mason was Herring.
For most of this season Patriots Coach Jim Larranaga has been urging Herring to be more assertive in the offense, as the Patriots have been trying to find another scorer to complement Evans. Tonight, Herring made 7 of 8 field goal attempts, including two three-pointers, and was 7 for 11 from the free throw line.
"I think it's all about confidence, and being comfortable with my position," said Herring, who entered the game averaging 14.5 points, second on the team. "It's one thing to have the coaches tell you to be more aggressive. My teammates are always telling me to be more aggressive. They always say they'll do what they can to get me going early, and that means a lot to me."
George Mason finished the game with a 24-14 run in the final 5 minutes 18 seconds, as the Patriots shook off a Rams' rally that came midway through the second half. Herring keyed the run, making two free throws to extend George Mason's lead to 54-49, then hitting a three-pointer at 3:51 to make it 59-49.
"I think he's been [assertive] for a long time," Larranaga said. "He's had one or two games where he may not have been too aggressive. But he knows this is make or break for us. This was the start of a stretch of four out of five games on the road, and I think he wanted to help us out of the gate here."
RICHMOND 78, AMERICAN 63: Junior forward Greg Stevenson had 31 points and 16 rebounds at Robins Center. The loss was the Eagles' eighth in its past 10 games. Richmond (10-7 overall) improved to 5-1 in league play.
American (7-10, 2-4) trailed for nearly the entire the game, although after falling behind by 13 points at halftime, it got within three midway through the second half. Junior guard Ronald Hearns led the Eagles' comeback, scoring eight points during a 19-9 run to open the half. Jarion Childs, a senior guard, made a pull-up jumper with 12 minutes 54 seconds remaining to cut Richmond's lead to 45-42.
But American got no closer. Richmond responded with a 14-2 run, and gradually extended the lead from that point.
Hearns led American with 22 points, including six three-pointers, but the Eagles were hurt by their inability to get the ball inside to their leading scorer, 6-foot-9 Patrick Doctor. The sophomore forward scored 15 points, but only four during the first half during which Richmond outscored the Eagles, 36-23. Doctor came into the game averaging a team-high 14.3 points.


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Last week, CNN reported that 129 inmates escaped from a Mexican prison near the U.S. border. They did not flee through an underground, 21 foot tunnel, as authorities initially reported. Instead, the inmates simply walked out of the front door.
Federal and local police launched a manhunt after the inmates escaped Monday, Sept. 17, in Piedras Negras, Coahuila Mexico roughly 150 miles southwest of San Antonio, close to the border town of Eagle Pass, TX.
Officials said that it took prison guards an hour to notice that one-fifth of the prison population was missing.
“We don’t rule anything out,” Coahuila’s secretary for public security, Jorge Luis MorÃ¡n Delgado, said, according to the New York Times.
“Nobody saw them? That doesn’t sound very convincing to me,” Delgado added.
Authorities later arrested prison director Miguel Angel Resendiz and 15 other prison employees who were charged with aiding the escape.
The New York Times also noted that President of Mexico Felipe Calderon condemned the escape, calling it “deplorable” and added that the “vulnerability of state institutions of justice must be corrected.”
However, the overflowing state prisons in Mexico are poorly equipped to handle suspects facing federal drug and weapon trafficking and weapons charges. The prosecutor’s office reported that 86 of the escapees were serving federal sentences or awaiting trial for federal offenses.
“You have drug smugglers, rapists, a little of everything,” Thomas Herrera, sheriff of Maverick county in Texas, said, according to the Daily Beast.
Additionally, there is insufficient funding at the state prison in Piedras Negras, which is not equipped with security cameras. According to Delgado, the prison is also understaffed because Coahuila has been cleaning up security forces by firing employees who fail lie detector tests and similar strategies intended to weed out corruption.
As a result, the state has had trouble recruiting police officers and guards because there is little interest in those jobs, Delgado added.
On the other side of the border, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials said that they were aware of the escape and have been in touch with Mexican officials.
“CBP is aware of the reported jail break in northern Mexico, and out of an abundance of caution, has placed its officers and agents in the Eagle Pass, Texas area on alert,” said spokesman Dennis Smith.” At this point, CBP has no reports of escapees attempting to cross the border.”
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has two stations in Eagle Pass, but Smith declined to say how many agents were stationed there, citing security concerns.
“We will continue coordinating with our Mexican counterparts as we monitor this situation,” Smith said, according to the Los Angeles Times.
Several mass prison breaks have taken place in Mexico since 2010. Two years ago, over 140 inmates escaped from the Nuevo Laredo prison in the northeastern state of Tamaulipas. Forty one guards were charged with aiding the escape, the largest prison break in recent memory.

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Quit Smoking. It's a New Year's Resolution declared by many each year. But how many really follow through? Dr. Nicholas Nelkin from Kaiser Permanente's smoking cessation program joined us this morning with more on how to kick the habit.
Speaking two days before major provisions of the Patriot Act are set to expire, President Barack Obama on Friday warned that without the data collection and surveillance programs, a terrorist could slip by intelligence agencies.


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The Internet has a growing number of online books….and many of them are free. This is the third monthly post highlighting 3 that I have found within the past month.
The Smithsonian American Art Museum and the Renwick Gallery have a number of online exhibitions available. The first one I looked at was Lino Tagliapietra in Retrospect: A Modern Renaissance in Italian Glass - but I am now working my way through others that look interesting.
Miltoun, Francis. Italian highways and byways from a motor car. Boston: L.C. Page; 1909. Available at http://archive.org/details/italianhighwaysb00milt this book includes color and black/white illustrations that capture the essence of a road trip through Italy in the early 1900s.
Paul May at the Bristol Chemistry Department Home Page has been posting a Molecule of the Month since 1996. Reading the postings for 2012 (or an earlier year) is a short book. Learn about the molecule that gives raspberries their smell and botulinum toxin (anti-wrinkle/neurotoxin).
The previous eBook posts can be found here.

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From Environmental Services~ Misty
Hope everyone has been staying warm and safe in this cold winter we have been having. A little reminder to make sure you check your furnace filter monthly to make sure your furnace is working properly and efficiently. Also check the outside meter to make sure snow is not blocking it. It is a good time to check all smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms to make sure they are working properly as well. Lets all just keep thinking "Spring"!
Environmental Services Supervisor


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Secreted away off of Highway 395, June Lake Loop is a scenic detour full of year-round adventure. June Mountain Ski Area is the heart of winter recreation, while hiking trails and four gorgeous lakes keep visitors occupied in summer months.
Trophy trout have been pulled from the loop’s placid lakes, and they lure fishermen from April to October. Various watercraft are available for rent at each lake’s respective marina.
The tiny Alpine town of June Lake would be just as at home in Switzerland as in the California high desert. Resorts, rental cabins, RV parks, and campgrounds dot the 15-mile loop, ensuring travelers of all stripes can find their own level of comfort.
Aspen-lined canyons pop with color each fall and compliment the brews at the annual Autumn Beer Festival. The northern portion of Highway 158 near Silver Lake closes during heavy snowfall. However, the southern route to the ski area is maintained year round.


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The problems is, what comes up coming? Or, instead, how does a new centre arise? How could possibly a bloc of institutionalist-minded conservative justices vote to arrive at average outcomes in the controversial disputes that come just before them?
One choice would be to select, opt for, and even trade off winners across a range of instances primarily based on the justices’ very best guess as to which outcomes would be most politically palatable. In this ad hoc solution, the pursuit of combination success approximating some rough eyesight of centrism would by itself be the touchstone for decision—legal reasoning be damned. In fact, some critics have argued that the Court’s modern centrist pivot is the product of exactly this method.
This would be a recipe for catastrophe. Supreme Courtroom justices are poorly equipped to make these kinds of political judgments. Take into consideration Chief Justice Roger Taney’s obvious belief that the Court’s Dred Scott ruling would in some way settle sectional conflict around slavery, thus averting a civil war. If anything at all, the justices’ political instincts are even much less knowledgeable now, specified the increasing social and financial distance concerning them and the American public.
Advert hoc rulings of this variety would also put up with from a serious community-explanation challenge. Confronted with the opportunistic and inconsistent rationales place forth by a Court docket that dresses up its political guesswork from a single belief to the upcoming, the community would before long figure out naked political expediency—not principled legal reasoning—as the Court’s lodestar.
A Supreme Courtroom fascinated in moderation would do improved to demonstrate its choices in the language of a constant lawful basic principle. Lawful theory provides two conventional contenders: deference to legislatures and stare decisis—deference to the Court’s possess prior judgments. Not too long ago, Roberts has drawn on each techniques. He explained his vote to uphold a California COVID-19 reaction as an exercising of deference owing to the reality that the Court, contrary to a legislative entire body, “is not accountable to the men and women.” And he defended his astonishing vote to strike down a Louisiana abortion regulation in June Professional medical Services v. Russo by citing stare decisis.
Every of these strategies, on the other hand, is beset by challenges. As an preliminary subject, the two doctrines are often internally contradictory. June Health-related is itself an illustration. The chief’s vote to invalidate Louisiana’s admitting-privileges necessity for abortion vendors was a textbook application of stare decisis supplied that the Courtroom experienced struck down an equivalent Texas regulation just 4 many years before. But pursuing that precedent amounted to a direct rebuke of point out legislators.
Additional basically, legislative deference and stare decisis are insufficient on their very own conditions. The idea of deference to legislatures grew in enchantment in the course of an period when the significant issue before the Court docket was no matter whether to 2nd-guess common New Offer economic polices. But the doctrine’s infirmity was before long exposed, when, for the duration of the civil-rights era, bigoted regional and point out officers pleaded for deference to racially discriminatory legislation. From this point of view, Brown v. Board of Training signaled more than the Court’s overdue intervention in the good racial injustice of segregated public educational institutions it heralded the rightful close of legislative deference as an overarching theory of judicial evaluate.

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Sound Lab Library : BBC Production Music
We recently launched library album: Sound Lab – Man and Machines with BBC Production Music
The inspiration for this record for the BBC music library, came after a trip, microphones in hands, to the BBC Maida Vale Studio 6, a treasure trove of esoteric sound making equipment and foley props, many of which started out life in the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. A few months later, and with kind permission of our friends at the BBC, here is a new album, made entirely out of field recordings, foley props and non – musical Instruments. Made by industriously slicing up, re speeding, re sampling 1000s of purpose made sound recordings. We hope you enjoy the results.


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Exxon Mobil Corp has seen some of its oil and gas activities in West Africa disrupted by the Ebola outbreak, including plans to drill offshore Liberia, the company’s chief executive officer said on Thursday.
Exxon, the world’s largest publicly traded oil company which has operations in Nigeria and Liberia, is prohibiting some employees from traveling to the countries directly affected by the disease, and is taking precautionary measures related to workers’ families, executive said.
The virus has killed at least 3,338 people in West Africa in the worst such outbreak on record. Earlier this week, the first person was diagnosed with Ebola in the United States, in Dallas.
“We had some drilling plans for some blocks offshore West Africa in Liberia,” CEO Rex Tillerson told a news conference to announce $18 million in grants to three Houston hospitals. “We are having to look at when it would be prudent to resume operations there because you do have to have shore-based support.”
The virus has hit hardest in Liberia, but also struck Sierra Leone and Guinea, and affected Senegal and Nigeria.
The response, part of Exxon’s plan to combat “pandemics,” has so far been “fairly low level,” Tillerson said.
Last year in April, Exxon said its Liberian affiliate had acquired an 80 percent interest in Liberia Block 13, located offshore the country. Canadian Overseas Petroleum Ltd is a 20 percent partner in the project.
Exxon through its affiliates drills offshore Nigeria, where it holds nearly 1 million acres and also makes petroleum products, according to the Irving, Texas, company’s annual filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Exxon has restricted non-essential travel to Nigeria, a spokesman said in an email.
Shares of Exxon rose nearly 1 percent to $93.68 in afternoon New York Stock Exchange Trading. (Editing by Terry Wade and Jeffrey Benkoe)

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KEZAD Group, the integrated trade, logistics, and industrial hub of Abu Dhabi and a fully-owned subsidiary of AD Ports Group, and noon, the Middle East’s leading online shopping destination, have broke ground on the UAE’s largest fulfillment center, which will form part of an anchor investment by noon into the emirate’s fast-growing eCommerce space.
The 252,000-square-meter fulfillment center facility is being designed and developed by KEZAD Group under a Build-to-Suit agreement and is scheduled for delivery in 2024. With the introduction of new automation technologies for storage, material movement, and sorting, the facility will enable rapid delivery of products to millions of noon customers throughout the UAE and will bolster the local economy with the creation of several thousand new jobs.
The UAE’s eCommerce market has grown exponentially in recent years, with customers increasingly moving toward the variety, convenience, and price benefits of online shopping. With managing inventory efficiently and cost-effectively being critical to meeting the spike in online consumer demand, fulfillment centers not only offer scalable warehousing opportunities, but provide speed and quality control across the entire value chain, from order picking and processing to packaging and shipping.
“Under the guidance of our wise leadership, AD Ports Group is committed to positioning Abu Dhabi as a global hub for trade through the development of an integrated and future-ready industrial ecosystem within KEZAD. The state-of-the-art noon fulfillment center perfectly aligns with this mission and represents an important milestone in our collective journey to enable the rapid expansion of eCommerce and same-day delivery models in the region. The facility will bring significant economic benefits with the creation of thousands of jobs and will offer new opportunities for the private sector looking to reach customers across the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Europe.”
Mr. Mohamed Al Abbar, Founder of noon, said that “More than 5,000 small businesses will use our fulfillment center to store their goods and conduct business. This will allow our youth and small businesses to connect with the growing number of eCommerce customers without having to invest in technology or real estate.”
By leveraging the innovative development solution, the noon fulfillment center will be delivered by KEZAD Group on a fast-track basis to the end users’ exact specifications. This approach offers a very strong option for businesses seeking an asset-light approach while still retaining full control of their operations and standards.
Related: KEZAD Group & TotalEnergies unite to explore distributed solar opportunities


MAYFLOWER, Ark. – Eight cars hit, their tires slashed, all in one Mayflower neighborhood.
Mayflower Police Department officers are still looking for who’s responsible, but they said they believe it is a juvenile.
Police said the person in charge didn’t steal any valuables that were in plain sight of the vehicles, just slashed tires.
“It just sucks, it’s sad,” woman whose tires were slashed, Jana Skinner said.
On Sept 20, in the middle of the night, neighbors were woken up unexpectedly.
“I was woken up at 3 in the morning with my neighbor banging on my door saying that our tires were slashed,” Skinner said.
Jana Skinner lives at the end of Norwood Drive and Paradise Circle.
Her car has been without two tires for almost a week, and the cost for new ones, a pretty penny.
“It cost be $100 just to get used tires. Two used tires cost $100 and for me just getting them off and on is a hassle,” Skinner stated.
Mayflower Police said while the police were called out to the neighborhood, the person was still out committing the crimes, where they were out of sight of the police.
The motive is still yet to be determined.
“It looked to be a male juvenile running through the neighborhood letting air out of the tires through the valve stem, or stabbing them with a pocketknife,” Lieutenant for the Mayflower Police Department Taylor Decker said. “Just doing it to do it, unfortunately it cost a lot of people a lot of money.”
“No reason, no reason at all we are just waiting to see what goes on there’s not going to be any justice anyways if they have anybody, I mean we aren’t going to be reimbursed for the stuff anyways, so it’s a loss/loss,” Skinner said.
Mayflower Police said they do have someone in mind who is responsible, and are still working to fully identify the person.
The person responsible to be charged with criminal mischief and will be in charge of paying the total in damages which is around $1,500.


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CARRBORO, N.C. – What’s red and shiny, and weighs 44,000 pounds?
An impressive new fire engine rolled into Carrboro Fire-Rescue Station No. 2 on Homestead Road earlier this week.
Battalion Chief Chad Woods, who has been working with Chief Will Potter on the acquisition of the engine over the past year, was pleased to share its accolades last Tuesday, Aug. 15 – the day it rolled into town. This new Engine 2 can pump water, carry hose, and has a water tank. It holds over 1,000 gallons of water and over 1,000 feet of fire hose; and four firefighters can ride at a time.
In addition to its “new car smell,” there are unique features that distinguish it from the older engines -- a proper bell and a modern roto-ray warning light, both designed to get people’s attention on emergency calls.
Residents will see the new engine traveling around town in a couple of weeks. In early fall, the Carrboro Fire-Rescue Department will hold a “Push-In” ceremony and officially dedicate the engine to protecting our community. The event will be open to the public, so stay tuned for more information.
The new engine replaces Engine 10, a 1998 engine that will become a reserve engine. The new engine cost $658,000 and completes the department’s fleet of three engines (two front line engines and one reserve engine), as well as a ladder truck, a tanker truck and brush truck.

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ALBANY, N.Y. >> New York would be the first state to ban the declawing of cats under a legislative proposal that has divided veterinarians.
Several vets — along with a spokescat named Rubio — came to the state Capitol on Tuesday to lobby for the ban. They say the declawing procedure, which involves cutting through bone, tendon and nerves to amputate the first segment of a cat’s toes, is unnecessary and cruel. Australia, Britain and several European countries already ban the practice. It’s also illegal in Los Angeles and some other California cities.


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This crowd-pleasing side dish is perfect for gatherings.
Saute pancetta in a skillet over medium heat until browned and crisp, about 8 minutes. Drain on paper towel.
Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until fork-tender, about 12 minutes. Drain. Transfer back to pot.
Meanwhile, place heavy cream, milk, garlic, and rosemary in a medium saucepan. Bring just to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer until liquid reduces by half (about 20 minutes). Remove rosemary (its okay if a few stray leaves stay in the liquid) and pour mixture into pot with potatoes. Season with salt and coarsely mash.
Sprinkle with pancetta and serve immediately.
If making the night before, reheat potatoes over medium heat, adding more milk to get desired consistency. Then add pancetta.

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ENEX is an organization of TV broadcasters whose members share their news content and production resources. Now, ENEX members who are clients of Wochit will have access to that content from directly within the Wochit platform.
ENEX content joins our other major library partners, including the AP, Reuters, Getty, and Bloomberg. Publishers and media companies like TV2 Denmark, CBS, M6, RTL Germany and Caracol Colombia, are established Wochit clients as well as ENEX members, who can now access that content right alongside the rest of the vast Wochit asset library.
Adrian Wells, Managing Director of ENEX, said, “It is great for ENEX partners to be able to use our content on whichever application they want so we are delighted to work with Wochit.’’
Jo Schmaltz, our Vice-President of Global Content Partnerships, said, “Our shared commitment to supporting the work of journalists and broadcasters makes ENEX an ideal partner for Wochit.”
ENEX members who are interested in using the Wochit platform can take advantage of special intro rates, as negotiated by ENEX.
We’re thrilled to have a new partner in ENEX and we hope to welcome more of their members into our client family!


Central Government Issues Guidelines on Covid in Children
The government has come out with guidelines for the management of Covid-19 among children below 18-years of age.
The guidelines issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) under the health ministry stated that the use of steroids is harmful in asymptomatic and mild cases of infection. DGHS suggests using them only in hospitalized severe and critically ill Covid-19 cases under strict supervision.
Remdesivir, an emergency use authorization drug isn’t recommended in children. “There is a lack of sufficient safety and efficacy data concerning Remdesivir in children below 18 years of age,” the guidelines said.
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text: I've been working on a lot of low fire recently and this week I have been finishing that up so I can transition back into the mid fire range for this weekend. I sold all of the espresso cups and serving bowls/platters during the studio opening on December 12th. I've got more espresso cups made and on the etsy store for sale and this weekend I will be back on the wheel and slab roller making new serving bowls, platters and some decorative plate/bowls for that special place in your home that needs some new art! We are supposed to have a couple of rainy days here in Chicago and that always gets me going in the studio! I'll be trying some new mid range glaze combinations on these pieces. I'll also be coming up with a new plate design soon!


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Shakespeare in the Parking Lot is a testament to the magic of live theatre, reaching audiences in unexpected ways; whether they are performing in an under-served community, making Shakespeare relatable to a teenager, or sparking an interest in the arts in a child. The Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA) is immensely proud of […]
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The Denver Center for the Performing Arts’ commitment to community performances goes back before Shakespeare in the Parking Lot, before its DCPAccess $10 ticket program, even before its founding in 1979. In fact, the very fabric of the DCPA was rooted in community because its benefactress, the late Helen Bonfils, made it her mission. When […]
“Something [fantastic] this way comes!” Let’s face it. Shakespeare can be confusing. “Thee” and “thou” can often sound like a foreign language. But enter Shakespeare in the Parking Lot…stage right. DCPA’s Education and Community Engagement Department returns with its popular program for a seventh season. And these aren’t your typical performances. Shakespeare in the Parking […]
Students involved in the arts are 4x more likely to be recognized for academic achievement and 3 more likely to win an award for attendance. Children need a solid foundation to thrive, but not every child has the same building blocks. Whether it’s poverty or access or cost or simply a parent who is stretched […]
DCPA Education’s Shakespeare in the Parking Lot program is returning for its seventh season. This spring, three Shakespeare productions will go on tour throughout the community and visit area schools. And these aren’t your typical performances. Shakespeare in the Parking Lot is exactly what it sounds like — stripped-down, abridged versions of Romeo and Juliet, […]
This season is all about returning favorites — A Christmas Carol, Camp Christmas, Hip Hop Nutcracker and Shakespeare!?! While Romeo and Juliet isn’t on the season lineup, it returned — for free — as part of DCPA Education’s Shakespeare in the Parking Lot program.
Grants from National Endowment for the Arts and Morgridge Family Foundation make DCPA’s Shakespeare in the Parking Lot possible DENVER, CO – Teaching artists at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts are excited to bring Shakespeare to students throughout the state as an expansion of the organization’s popular Shakespeare in the Parking Lot program. DCPA […]
Remember when you were a kid and maybe ditched class a few too many times that it raised suspicion? So does Allison Watrous, Executive Director of Education and Community Engagement at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. When her mom came to observe her in class at the teacher’s request, she “quickly found out that I was visiting the bathroom to sing in the acoustics at a full belt!”
Grant Funding Will Support Virtual and In-Person Shakespeare Programming for Youth during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

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2 Chainz has been arrested at a New York airport after being found with brass knuckles.
The 'Beez in the Trap' rapper, real name Tauheed Epps, was taken into custody on Tuesday morning at LaGuardia Airport after TSA officials discovered the weapon in his bag.
According to TMZ, he was attempting to board a Delta flight en route to North Carolina, where he was due to perform later this evening.
2 Chainz was charged with misdemeanour possession of a criminal weapon at approximately 1.45pm and remains in police custody.
A rep for the artist said that he is "handling the situation".
2 Chainz recently appeared alongside Kreayshawn in the video for 'Breakfast (Syrup)'.
Watch 2 Chainz in Nicki Minaj's 'Beez in the Trap' video below:


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A feared insect called the "raspberry crazy ant" has already terrorized over 20 Texas counties, and it looks like they're only weeks away from invading Houston.
"These ants are so much more powerful than fire ants, when these crazy ants move in they take over," Tom Rasberry, a Pearland exterminator, told KPRC.
The ants are named after the exterminator, who discovered them back in 2002.
Fire ants used to be the king insects of Texas, but they're no match for the terrifying crazy ants. The crazy ant is believed to secrete a compound that makes them almost invincible against the usually-lethal fire ant venom, a University of Texas at Austin news release reported.
"As this plays out, unless something new and different happens, crazy ants are going to displace fire ants from much of the southeastern U.S. and become the new ecologically dominant invasive ant species," Ed LeBrun, a research associate with the Texas invasive species research program at the Brackenridge Field Laboratory in UT Austin's College of Natural Sciences, said in the news release.
The ants have been known to destroy electronics.
"They can get into electrical equipment. They get electrocuted. and unfortunately that signals other ants to the same place," Paul Nester, a bug expert with Texas A&M Cooperative Extension Service, told KPRC.
The ants are believed to move into electrical devices in search of places to nest, LiveScience reported. They have disabled scored of air-conditioning units in Austin, in many cases disabling the switches.
The crazy ants also seem to be resistant to pesticides that are usually the best defense against invasive insects.
"Changing some of your yard structure can be a good idea. No mulch. They love mulch," Nester told KPRC.
Nester also suggested keeping one's yard free of "discarded wood" could help protect against crazy ant invasions.


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In the very beginning it was clear for us: We need capable and competent partner laboratories to do a decent job. Since 2011 we have cooperated with Bioscientia Hygiene Institute (member of the SONIC HEALTHCARE group) from Ingelheim (Rheinland-Palatinate) and with the environmental laboratory WESSLING from Altenberge (North Rhine-Westphalia).
Together, our business partners provide seven lab subsidiaries with microbiological water analysis enabling us to cover entire Germany no matter where we take water samples. It took us six months to get the mass process legionella sampling and testing going. Now, we are proud to declare: Our professional cooperation with Bioscientia and WESSLING is excellent. They just do a great job!
WESSLING is one of the leading consulting, analytical and testing companies engaged in quality, safety, environment and health. 1 400 employees offer a unique range of services under one roof.
In the beginning of our cooperation the experts at WESSLING trained our samplers and even undertook on-site inspections and sampling tests with us. It is mandatory that every sampler is integrated in the quality management system of the lab where the samples taken are finally analysed for microbiological parameters.
Every two years our office personnel (incluing trainees) visits the main laboratory in Altenberge to gain a better understanding of functions and workflows within in the lab concerning the water samples we take and deliver.
One great advantage is that our IT systems are compatible so that WESSLING gets the sample information via internet before the actual sample arrives. On the other hand, we do not have to wait for the test result in paper form, but attain it via the same web based platform as soon as the colony forming units of legionella are counted and documented in the lab IT.
Copyrights of the photos displayed above belong to WESSLING. Further information about the WESSLING group is available under www.wessling.de.
We asked Bioscientia to co-operate with us, because a cousin of our chairman of the supervisory board Infried Hobert was head of the microbiological analytics at the lab in Ingelheim when negotiations began. Christian Zinn, MD, Chief of the Hygiene Institute at Bioscientia conducted the training for our samplers himself.
Bioscientia Healthcare Group based in Ingelheim near Frankfurt, Germany, is one of Europe’s largest providers of laboratory services. In the domestic market it operates with more than 20 medical laboratories throughout Germany. Bioscientia – founded in 1970 – has built its reputation around a philosophy of medical excellence and quality leadership. Its solutions for labs – through the network of local offices and agents in many countries, enables the enterprise to assist clients with any queries they may have directly on their doorstep; just a local phone call away.
It was quite impressive for us to see a highly efficient lab organisation especially on the field of medical analytics. They really can do mass processes, we thought.
Copyrights of the photos displayed above belong to Bioscientia. Further information about the lab group is available under www.bioscientia.de.

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The vice president of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez said at the closing of the International Academic Conference "Unilateral Coercive Measures: Disrespect for International Law and Generation of Serious Human Consequences", that the sanctions constitute crimes against humanity against the Human Rights of more than 30 countries that do not bow to the interests of US imperialism and its allies.
During her speech, the senior official of the National Executive asserted that "no one can deny that unilateral coercive measures are a terrible crime for the peoples who are victims and geopolitical objectives of these measures," stating that "multilateralism must be redefined as a mechanism of defense against this violation of human rights, reiterating that unilateral coercive measures are a crime against humanity ”.
"It is an absolutely global violation of International Law, the Charter of the United Nations and I must say it as a country victim of the blockade, that the countries feel defenseless because we do not have mechanisms to which to resort" - Vice President Delcy categorically asserted Rodriguez.
Next, she asserted that "Venezuela was excluded from the international financial system, showing a disrespect for international law, with serious human consequences."
The vice president explained that the economic blockade not only limits the overcoming of the pandemic, but will also generate greater health vicissitudes.
Finally, Rodríguez indicated that “on behalf of the President of the Republic Nicolás Maduro I greet this Conference. I thank all those who have taken their word to denounce what unilateral coercive measures mean ”.


ISLAMABAD: United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has phoned Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani and exchanged views about various issues including release of US citizen Raymond Davis.
According to details, Hillary phoned Prime Minister Gilani and once again insisted upon diplomatic immunity of Davis, thus seeking his immediate release. However, the Prime Minister reiterated Pakistan’s stance that the matter was in a court of law and we would have to wait for its verdict.
According to reports, the two leaders agreed that the two countries should not allow just one incident to spoil their bilateral relations having a history of over 60 years. In a bid to ease tensions the Secretary of State also discussed bilateral issues other than that of Davis.
Senior officials described the telephonic conversation between the Prime Minister and the US Secretary of State as conscious efforts to normalize ties strained after untoward incident in Lahore late last month.
Senior officials in the staff of Prime Minister who was in Lahore when the Secretary of State telephoned him, told Online that Gilani apprised Clinton that judiciary was independent in Pakistan. “My government was bound to honour the court’s verdict even in the case of American national Raymond Davis,” they quoted the Prime Minister as talking to US Secretary of State.


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12/26/2012 9:43:00 AM Windom city council to meet on a Wednesday night
The new year will see one significant change for the Windom city council--an unusual meeting date.
If Windom's city council were to follow tradition--meeting on the first and third Tuesdays of each month--the council would be expected to meet on Tuesday, Jan. 1. However, since that is a holiday, the council decided to have a one-day delay for its first meeting of the new year.
That means the first Windom city council meeting of 2013 will be held Jan. 2, which is a rare Wednesday night meeting for the council. The meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the city council chambers.


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Capital One will continue to support underserved communities.
The banking service will build on its $200 million multi-year commitment by contributing an additional $10 million to existing and new partnerships. The funding aims to close gaps in equity and opportunity to foster growth for underserved communities. Recipients of the new funding include African American Alliance of CDFI CEOs, Vera Institute of Justice, United Negro College Fund, finEQUITY, Local Initiatives Support Corporation, Black Girl Ventures, and Jobs for the Future.
In addition, Capital One will target funding toward Black-owned businesses. The contribution will be timely as various Black businesses experienced financial droughts during the peak of the pandemic. Capital One will partner with the Association for Enterprise Opportunity to create the Capital One Business grant program. Business owners will receive $10,000 grants through the program and access to free resources to propel their business through Capital One’s Business Hub. The new funding hopes to create a better future for Black-owned businesses through access to capital and resources.
“The combination of preexisting systemic inequities and pandemic-related setbacks has created a uniquely challenging environment for Black business owners to navigate,” said Connie Evans, AEO President and CEO, according to a press release. “Our partnership with Capital One is vital to helping sustain the success of Black-owned businesses for the long term. And collaborative initiatives like the grant program can help create the on-ramp needed to tap into long-term equitable access to capital, digital tools and educational resources.”
Capital One Initiative Will Help HBCUs
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) will also receive a spotlight in Capital One’s new funding. Capital One donated its $4.7 million facility at the Wilmington Riverfront to Delaware’s only HBCU, Delaware State University. The facility will create additional recruitment opportunities, specialty programs, and first generation support.
“Our partnership with Delaware State University is a natural extension of our commitments to growing relationships, investment and campus presence at HBCUs,” Capital One said, according to a press release.


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April 26, 2012
PHILADELPHIA - The Georgetown track & field team traveled up I-95 for the 118th running of the Penn Relays Carnival. Though clouds threatened and there was rain earlier, the track was dry for the collegiate portion of competition today. Three races were slated for the Hoyas on Thursday including the women's distance medley relay, the women's 4x400-meter heats and the women's 5,000-meter run.
The day started with the women's distance medley relay race, an event the Hoyas won in 2011. Despite returning three of the four who won the event a year ago, GU opted to race a younger team and focus on the foursome gaining more experience running at Penn Relays.
"We decided for Emily Infeld and Rachel Schneider running a 5,000-meter in California less than a week ago that they would only compete in two races at Penn Relays," Associate Head Coach for Men's and Women's Track & Field Chris Miltenberg said. "We really wanted to showcase our depth with a young team - all freshmen and sophomores by eligibility - and without Emily or Rachel, that we are still in it with some of the best competition in the country."
All-American Madeline Chambers (Rocky River, Ohio/Magnificat) led off for the Hoyas splitting 3:24.0 to keep the Hoyas in fourth through the first exchange. All-American Chelsea Cox (Manahawkin, N.J./Southern Regional) took over the 400-meter leg - an 800-meter specialist and two-time Penn Relays winner in the DMR running the 800 (once in high school, 2011 for GU), the choice was certainly bold. Cox split 56.8, the fifth-fastest split in a stacked field.
Hannah Neczypor (North Royalton, Ohio/North Royalton) split 2:11.0 going in to the final exchange, keeping the Blue & Gray in the top five through the final handoff. Kirsten Kasper (North Andover, Mass./North Andover) took over the anchor leg and split 4:46.5 as the Hoyas finished in seventh place with a time of 11:18.34.
A short 20 minutes later, Cox prepared to run in the women's 4x400-meter relay heats. London Finley (Los Angeles, Calif./St. Mary's Academy) led off for the Hoyas with Amanda Kimbers running the second stanza, handing off with the Hoyas in the lead. Cox ran her second 400 of the day, both within 20 minutes of each other, and kept the Hoyas in the top three as Tenille Stoudenmire (San Diego, Calif./Rancho Bernardo) took over the anchor.
The Hoyas finished fourth in their heat with a time of 3:37.94 behind Oregon (3:33.78), Illinois (3:34.16) and Texas Tech (3:36.03) in what turned out to be the fastest heat. The time puts the Blue & Gray with the eighth-fastest time in the field, qualifying the foursome for the Championship of America final on Saturday at 5:50 p.m.
In the women's 5,000-meter run, Joanna Stevens (Blacksburg, Va./Blacksburg) and Jenna Davidner (South Easton, Mass./Oliver Ames) competed in the event. They stuck together until there were five laps to go when Stevens began to pull away. Sitting in 19th place for much of the race, Stevens surged up to 14th place over the last 1,600 meters with a time of 16:59.82. Davidner placed 20th with a time of 17:22.84.
The Hoyas continue at Franklin Field tomorrow with the men's 4x100-meter relay, women's 4x1,500-meter Championship of America, the men's distance medley relay, the men's 4x400-meter heats and the women's sprint medley relay.

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Arch Coal to Scale Back Production at Wyoming Mine
GILLETTE, Wyo. (AP) — Arch Coal has announced plans to scale back production at its Black Thunder mine in northeast Wyoming by about 10 million ton this year.
Company CFO Paul A. Lang on Thursday cited flat sales and a weak market for Powder River Basin coal. Whether the production drop means layoffs at Black Thunder wasn't addressed.
Arch expects Black Thunder to produce between 62 million and 68 million tons of coal this year.
That production level would put the mine below its 2017 production and on par with its 2016 production during the recent industry downturn. It also would be more than 31 percent less than the 99.4 million tons mined in 2015.


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Please be aware that the municipality of Bahrain has issued restrictions for restaurants during the pandemic. For more information click here.
The Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel, Diplomatic Area, Diplomatic Area
Kontiki, located at The Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel is a relaxing poolside bar serving delciious international food. Enjoy a laid bacl afternoon with your favourite cocktails & mouth-watering snacks!

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Man walks free after judge overturns assault conviction
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A MAN who was convicted of assaulting four Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) officers walked free after the High Court acquitted all charges against him in his appeal yesterday.
The appellant, Hamzah POK Kesuma Dato Paduka Hj Ali, was charged with carrying a weapon, a knife and baton, and assaulting four NCB officers at Kg Setia ‘A’, Jalan Tarap Bau in the capital some time on August 10, 2012.
Hamzah, who was represented by Defence Counsel Rudi Lee, was previously found guilty during the trial, and sentenced by the senior magistrate to serve one year and six months in jail with three strokes of the cane.
During the appeal verdict yesterday, the presiding judge, Chief Justice Dato Seri Paduka Hj Kifrawi Dato Paduka Hj Kifli, yesterday said there was reasonable doubt as to whether the appellant was carrying any weapon when several prosecution witnesses gave different accounts on what Hamzah was holding at the time.
He said all of them allegedly saw the appellant approaching them.
“If the existence of these weapons were in doubt, then these witnesses would not be able to prove the appellant was assaulting them because the appellant was not in possession of a weapon (whether a knife or a baton) and would therefore not be able to cause fear to NCB officers, that criminal force would be used against them,” said the chief justice.
Delivering his verdict on the appeal, the chief justice noted that there were discrepancies in the prosecution witnesses’ evidence in regards to the weapons allegedly used by Hamzah.
Three witnesses only saw Hamzah holding a knife, while another two testified that the appellant was holding both the knife and baton.
There were also further discrepancies in the prosecution’s evidence on the length of the knife, he added.
Furthermore, the chief justice said several key witnesses called by the prosecution to give evidence had flaws, including the investigating officer; the diary officer on their observations and the NCB officer who lodged the police report accusing another man, “OKT Sazali”, was carrying a sharp weapon.
“Despite this flaw, the senior magistrate accepted the evidence of the prosecution witnesses,” said the chief justice.
He went on to raise a question why NCB officers alleged that Hamzah was the one who held a weapon, whether in the form of a knife or a baton.
“Could they be making mistakes about the identity of the defendant who is the appellant of this case,” added Chief Justice Dato Hj Kifrawi.
The court said Hamzah’s statement, which he said that he was holding a baton, was not tendered as evidence. There was also no mention of Hamzah holding a weapon in the first information report.
“Could the NCB officers be lying about the appellant holding a knife or a baton?
“If they are unreliable witnesses, should their evidence on the appellant allegedly assaulting the NCB officers be accepted?” asked the chief justice.
The chief justice said the senior magistrate’s findings of facts are clearly reached against the weight of the evidence.
“I, therefore, quash the conviction for carrying offensive weapons under Section 29 of the Public Order Act and the four charges of assault under Section 353 of the Penal Code and acquit the defendant,” said the chief justice.
The Brunei Times


NCCS host Dunkirk Police Department reader day to create positive setting
The Dunkirk Police Department, continuing its involvement with the Police Department Reader Day Program, read to Northern Chautauqua Catholic School students.
Police officers visit schools and read books to the children. As part of this program the Officers also spent time with them explaining the job of a police officer and answering any questions they may have.
This program continues to help to build a positive relationship with the children and lets them be familiar with police officers in a positive setting. The program will help to make children more comfortable with police officers and hopefully build positive relationships in the future as well.
The Dunkirk Police Department would like to thank NCCS for working with the police department on programs in the schools.


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Early-stage breast cancer patients with low muscle mass are at increased risk of experiencing serious chemotherapy side effects and twice as likely to be hospitalized, according to a study.
The findings suggest that both muscle quantity and quality could be used to predict which patients are at high risk of toxic effects from chemo. And the measures could replace body surface area in determining appropriate chemotherapy doses, the researchers said.
The study, “Body Composition as a Predictor of Toxicity in Patients Receiving Anthracycline and Taxane Based Chemotherapy for Early Stage Breast Cancer,” was published in the journal Clinical Cancer Research.
Chemotherapy is an essential component of treatment for early breast cancer, especially in patients with HER2 positive or triple-negative tumors. Yet, chemotherapy toxicity is a major issue. Nearly 20% of patients experience non-hematological — or non-blood — toxicities, and 40% hematological toxicities.
Doctors say the challenge is predicting which patients are likely to experience chemotherapy side effects, and to what extent.
Researchers at the University of North Carolina (UNC) Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center developed a tool to help doctors identify patients at high risk of side effects that are so severe that they can lead to hospitalization.
Shlomit Strulov Shachar, MD, and his colleagues reviewed the medical records of 151 patients treated for early breast cancer at the N.C. Cancer Hospital between 2008 and 2013. Fifty patients, or 33%, experienced serious chemotherapy toxicities. They included gastrointestinal complications such as nausea or vomiting, depletion of important blood cells, and nerve damage in arms or legs.
The team examined the computerized tomography (CT) images of patient before treatment to estimate their muscle and fat composition. They measured muscle quality and quantity, including indirect fat content, to develop a body composition yardstick that they termed “skeletal muscle gauge.”
Patients with low muscle quality and quantity were at higher risk of experiencing blood-related toxicities, gastrointestinal side effects, and neuropathy, the team found. The same patients were also twice as likely to be hospitalized.
The Skeletal muscle gauge that the research team developed was a better predictor of treatment-related toxicities than body composition measures such as body mass index.
Chemotherapy dosing is based on body surface area, a measure that accounts for height and weight, but not for other body-composition characteristics. The research team’s findings suggest that measuring muscle composition may not only help doctors predict which patients will experience chemotherapy toxicities, also help physicians determine appropriate drug doses.
“Hospitalization is a terrible thing for patients, especially for older patients after chemotherapy,” Hyman B. Muss, MD, a co-author of the study, said in a press release. “We need better ways of predicting who might be hospitalized for treatment side effects. If we can give a little less dose initially, we might be able to lower toxicities without sacrificing effectiveness. By improving the therapeutic index we can retain the benefits while minimizing the risks of treatment,” said Muss, Mary Jones Hudson Distinguished Professor and director of the UNC Lineberger Geriatric Oncology Program.
“For me, as a physician in the clinic, it’s very troubling when patients get toxicity from therapy,” Shachar said. “We need to deliver the best therapies we can with less toxicity. We need to think carefully about how to dose patients other than relying on just height and weight.”
Further studies are needed to investigate how the metrics can be used to dose chemotherapy more precisely, researchers said. The goal is to reduce toxicity while maintaining the treatment’s effectiveness.
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I love hosting parties, and even more—serving a punch! It was very recently incorporated into my menu. Reasons: I found that acting as a bartender shaking cocktails, takes you away from your guests.
More importantly, all the fun, and of course—the gossip! Yes, I could have hired a bartender, but doing that every time can be pretty expensive.
Here are a bunch of quick recipes I usually serve. These are a mix of spiked and non-alcoholic, in no particular order:
The recipe pairs 1 can tangy pink lemonade with 4 cups cranberry juice. The sweet and sour concoction is bubbled up with 4 cups chilled Beloka sparkling water, and garnished with a spring of mint.
Blush of red
Combine 4 packs unsweetened strawberry drink mix with 2 can pineapple juice, 3 cups white sugar and 16 cups water. Just before serving, fizz if up with 2 liters of sparkling water.
A ray of Rum
When you mix all of these with a dash of sparkling water, you get a fresh flavor of everything tangy, and tropical.
- 1/4 cup coconut rum
- 1 1/2 cups white rum
- 2 1/2 cups pineapple juice
- 2 1/2 cups orange juice
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 3 tablespoons grenadineA
- A few ice cubes
Now this one is not for the faint-hearted. With the sharp taste of 4 cans frozen limeade concentrate and 3 cups tequila, sweetened with 3 cups orange liqueur, and subtly balanced with 12 cups mineral water, what you get is a dizzy explosion in your glass!
For an outburst of flavor that flirts with your senses, infuse 6 rosemary springs into a 750 ml bottle of strawberry rum. Pep it up with 24 parts sparkling water and trickle down the drink over some ice cubes.
A zing to remember
Tangy and delicious, this one’s tantalizing. Simply steep 2 green tea bags, a few cloves and a cinnamon stick into 6 cups boiling water. Add ½ cup sugar. Stimulate with the zingy flavor of 1 cup orange juice and 1 can thawed lemonade concentrate. Dress up with lemon slices.
Indulge in the aroma of this colorful splash! Add 1 pack of unsweetened cherry drink mix, 6 cups cranberry juice and ¼ cup sugar. Pop a few fresh blueberries and mint springs for a burst of freshness.
When a handful of fresh raspberries sit prettily atop a huge jar filled with beer (you can empty 3 bottles), what you get is a perky drink that hugs the summer tight and cool! You would also need to add 1 ½ oz. frozen raspberry lemonade concentrate and 1/2 cup vodka.
This margarita recipe is a perfect ‘summer-in-a-glass-drink’. You would need to pulse in a blender:
- 1 pack of whole strawberries
- 1 can frozen strawberry daiquiri mix
- 1 cup tequila
- 1/4 cup orange liqueur
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Before serving, cheer it up with a bottle of sparkling water, and throw in a few slices of fresh lime and strawberries.
A medley of everything flavorful, this one requires you to mix 1 ½ cup whiskey, 1/2 cup triple sec, 4 cups lemonade, and 2 cups soda. Spruce it up with tossing a few slices of thinly sliced green apple.
An interesting garnish tip:
Along with water or juice, add freshly cut fruit, or edible flowers into ice trays. Once ready, you can pop these very pretty looking cubes into any punch.
While you must try these delicious recipes, make sure to pour every cheerful drink in a glass bowl or jar. Happy drinking!


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We all have our memories of today.
I was a naive freshman in college, sitting in my drama class when another professor knocked on our door and told us to turn on the TV. I can still feel my heart sinking the moment my mind understood what it was seeing on the screen. We were dismissed from class and I remember walking back to my dorm room in the midst of a chaotic flutter of anxious and confused young people. I called my mom. I was scared. I was scared of being so close to DC – they even temporarily shut down the main road through my small college. I was scared of being away from my family. I was scared of what could happen next.
I still didn’t quite understand what was happening. No one did. Our world grew a little smaller that day.
Use today as a reminder to take time to like one another a little more.


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Lammtara is more than an award-‐‑winning animation studio. It is a multi-‐‑ faceted business that has placed the UAE on the global map of entertainment. Merging technology with creativity, Lammtara is dedicated to creating high quality entertainment that appeals to a wide spectrum of audiences.
From sketch to animation, from corporate to entertainment extravaganzas the skills, dedication and resources to make projects happen.
Driven by a team of passionate professionals, Lammtara has used its many strengths to produce work of exceptional quality and creativity.
It all started with a dream. In 2005, Mohammed Saeed Harib set his mind to create the Middle East’s pioneering 3D animated series. In September of that year he established Lammtara Pictures and announced his first animation project, FREEJ. A team of almost 500 talented people was recruited to turn the dream of FREEJ to reality. The show went on air in 2006 to rave reviews from viewers and critics alike. Soon FREEJ was considered a cultural phenomenon and the FREEJ craze swept through the region.
Since then Lammtara has evolved. It is now a full fledged media solutions company which offers a wide range of services, from video production and animation to corporate identity and event management.


Scope Cam ™ SC2001 Operating Instructions
1) Choose a microscope with a standard 10x wide-field eyepiece and electric illuminator. Plug in the microscope and focus the specimen with your eye.
2) Connect the video cable to the “Video Out” connection on the back of the camera.
3) Connect the other end of the video cable to the “Video In” connection on the TV/Monitor or VCR.
4) Loosen the thumbscrews on the ScopeCam eyepiece adapter and slip the ScopeCam onto the microscope. Tighten the thumbscrews securing the ScopeCam onto the microscope.
5) Plug the power pack transformer into a standard electrical outlet. For ease of use, we suggest using a 6-outlet power strip. Be sure all components in the system are turned on. The RED light on the back of camera will illuminate.
6) If you are running ScopeCam through a VCR, be sure the VCR and TV/Monitor are connected correctly and you are able to playback videotape. It may be necessary for you to press the TV/VCR switch or change the LINE INPUT or AUX signal to the VCR or TV. Please refer to your VCR and TV/Monitor manuals for the correct configuration for you system.
7) You are now broadcasting in real time. All focusing adjustments and light control are made on the microscope. All color and contrast adjustments are made on the TV / Monitor.
8) You may also use ScopeCam with a dissecting stereo microscope or with no microscope at all. Simply loosen the thumbscrews on the microscope adapter, remove the camera from the microscope and you have a mini TV camera. To focus from 6” in infinity just turn the camera lens clockwise or counter-clockwise.
9) ScopeCam™ Model SC2001 come with a 2 year dealer warranty from The Scope Shoppe, Inc., (TSSI), If the ScopeCam fails to perform as described during normal usage, TSSI will repair or replace the defective camera.
10) For technical assistance or additional information, please call or e-mail The Scope Shoppe, Inc. at 1-800-577-2673 or firstname.lastname@example.org.
Copyright ©2001 The Scope Shoppe, Inc.


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"A Piece Of…..Banksy!” Self-Guided Street Art Cultural Walking Tour
New for 2020
How about learning the Banksy story in your own time at a speed of your choosing?
This self-guided tour will uncover the story of Banksy, and over 30 years of graffiti art history with 13 audio commentaries in 13 different locations in central Bristol.
Feel Comfortable With Social Distancing
What could be better in these post-lockdown times than a self-guided walking tour enabling your to explore Bristol whilst maintaining your own comfortable social-distancing? This newly developed web app has been designed especially to compliment the wishes of travellers and visitors when traditional public activities may need to be temporarily postponed. This app has developed a new way to explore.
An activation code enables two devices to run the app for 24 hours, so you don’t have to rush, and you can enjoy the areas of Bristol that you discover, from Stokes Croft to Park Street, to College Green and the historic harbourside.
The app is built around a traditional tour route where you can follow the Googlemap links and then enjoy compelling narrative telling the Banksy story, narrated by John Nation, a central figure in the Bristol scene and the Banksy story himself. There are archive photos and newly commissioned photos of the locations, providing an immersive experience.
As the self-guided tour is built using web technologies there is no downloading from an app store required.
For the self-guided tour you will need: headphones, 3g/4g connection, a smart phone with an internet browser.
It works on all all generations of smart phones.
An activation code costs £10 to purchase, and you can run it at any time that suits you. Remember that the code lasts for 24 hour, giving you plenty of time to explore. To get an activation code that will run two devices, please head over to www.wherethewall.com/self-guided-tours
“100% enjoyment! There was so much context and information and through this I learnt lots about the history and culture, and so much about what the artworks represent.” Sama, under-graduate, Bristol University, July 2020”
This project is by the Where The Wall team who have won the Trip Advisor Certificate Of Excellence every year since 2015.
They have won Tour of The Year and Learning Experience Of The Year Awards at the Bristol, Bath and Somerset Tourism Awards, and The South West Tourism Awards multiple years.
The Bristol Street Art Walking Tour, that they run, has been featured in The Times, The Guardian, The Daily Telegraph, Daily Mail, The New York Times and The Washington Post. The Bristol Street Art Tour is renowned all over the world.
|Available (1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2021)|


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MODO BASS 2 v2.0.2 Complete R2R
Team R2R | 2022.07.06 | 177.63 MB
The first physically modeled electric bass
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MODO BASS® is the first physically modeled bass virtual instrument that gives you an unprecedented realistic performance for your bass tracks.
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Trap line. Pump action shotguns are a great choice for the young shooter getting into the sport. And the SXP has special features that make it a fast way to become competitive. Like the high, trap style Monte Carlo comb and a forearm the fits and feels ideal. A TRUGLO fiber optic front sight offers great visibility and the mid bead helps keep good alignment.
- Satin Finished Stock with a High Profile Trap Comb and forearm with traditional checkering to provide a sure grip when the trapshooting action gets fast and furious
- Back-Bored Technology provides optimum shot patterns, even from the 27 yard line
- Invector-Plus Choke Tube System offers consistent patterns to match your shooting situation
- Hard Chrome-Plated Chamber and Bore make surfaces highly resistant to wear and corrosion for thousands of shells
- Black Chrome Protection on the bolt and other components lasts longer than traditional bluing
- 5/16″ Trap Rib with TRUGLO® Fiber-Optic Front Sight and an Ivory Mid-Bead produce a crisp sight picture on both rising and crossing targets
- 3-Shot Adaptor with Speed-Plug System is easily removed without tools
- Inflex Technology Recoil Pad directs felt recoil down and away from your cheek to help reduce flinch and fatigue, especially important when you’re going for 100 straight targets
|Action||Pump||Canada Legal Classification||Non-Restricted|
|Stock||Grade I Hardwood||Stock Finish||Satin|
|Buttpad||Rubber Inflex 1, Small||Adjustable Length of Pull||No|
|Length of Pull (in)||14 1/4||Adjustable Comb or Cheekpiece||No|
|Drop at Comb (in)||1 3/8||Drop at Heel (in)||2 1/8|
|Grip Type||Curved Pistol Checkered||Pistol Grip Cap||None|
|Trigger Guard Size||Enlarged||Trigger Guard Material||Composite|
|Trigger Guard Finish||Matte Black||Trigger Guard Engraving||None|
|Safety||Trigger Guard Mounted 2 Position Cross Bolt||Trigger Material||Steel|
|Trigger Finish||Matte Black||Trigger Pull (lbs)||~8|
|Bolt Release||Behind Trigger Left Side||Magazine Type||Fixed Tube|
|Magazine Capacity||4||Forend||Hardwood Checkered|
|Forend Finish||Satin||Receiver Material||Aluminum Alloy|
|Receiver Finish||Matte Black||Bolt Slide Finish||Matte Black|
|Optic Interface||None||Rear Sight||Fixed Ivory Mid-bead|
|Front Sight||Fixed TruGlo Green Fiber Optic||Barrel Material||Steel|
|Barrel Profile||5/16″ Vent Rib||Barrel Finish||Matte Black|
|Chamber Finish||Chrome Plated||Bore Finish||Chrome Plated|
|Choke||Full, Improved Modified, Modified||Choke Family||Invector-Plus Flush|
|Overall Length (in)||51||Weight||7 lbs 8 oz|
|Accessory Interface||None||Sling Swivel Studs||None|
|Choke Wrench Included||Flat Wrench|
The experience of the Super X Pump is real. Pick up the Winchester® Super X Pump shotgun and experience the light weight, centered balance and instant pointability firsthand. The Super X design provides you with the fastest follow-up shots. No other pump offers the feeling of an inertia-assisted slide-action that can deliver three shots in a half second.
The world’s fastest pump action shotgun. Whether its super-speed clays or fast-flushing upland game, keep up with shooting’s fastest action with the Super X Pump, the perfect choice for pump shotgun lovers. Because of its inertia-assisted slide-action, it’s the fastest in the world for follow-up shots. Three shots can be delivered in just a half second. Cycle one through and see if it’s not the finest fitting, sweetest handling and fastest pump out there.
Back-Bored Technology is based on extensive research and testing to find the secret to tighter, more consistent patterns. Instead of the traditional bore size of .729″, this research shows the ideal 12 gauge interior diameter is .742″. In 20 gauge barrels the ideal bore diameter is .630″ instead of the standard .618″. If the bore is any larger the gases will blow by the shot cup and reduce pellet velocity. If the bore is too tight the pellets are deformed as they pass through the forcing cone, causing poor ballistic performance.
Chrome-Plated Chamber and Bore are critical for today’s steel and Hi-Density (HD) shot. Hard chrome makes the surfaces highly resistant to wear and gives you superior protection from rust and corrosion. That’s why all smoothbore Super X® Pump shotguns feature a hard-chromed chamber and bore.
From the duck blind to the firing line, the INVECTOR-PLUS™ Choke Tube System is the world’s most consistent. The Super X® Pump comes with full, modified and improved cylinder flush-mounted choke tubes so the gun is ready for anything, right out of the box.
Speed-Plug System makes it easy to remove the three-shot adaptor. Just remove the magazine cap, push on the spring retainer holding the spring in place, twist and remove the adaptor. This trouble-free design that lets the shooter “pull the plug” in mere seconds without tools.
The Trigger Guard on the Super X® Pump has been redesigned with a larger opening. A larger, Ambidextrous “Safety” Button has also been added and can be reversed to offer easier operation for left-handed shooters.
Drop-out Trigger Group is simple to remove. Push out one pin and pull the complete trigger system out for cleaning, lubrication and inspection. It’s an easy way to keep the Super X® Pump shotgun in top shape, regardless of nasty weather or gritty shooting conditions.
Four massive Rotary Bolt Lugs provide support, strength and solid lockup in the barrel of the lightning-fast Super X® Pump. Under recoil, the mass of the shooter slows the rearward travel of the shotgun, while the inertial motion of the bolt, slide and forearm continue cycling the action to give a head start ejecting the fired shell.
The Super X® Pump has the best recoil pad ever put on a shotgun. Directional rib structures inside the INFLEX® Technology Recoil Pad help channel the recoil impulse by moving the comb down and away from the cheek. The pad’s smooth textured surface makes shouldering the Super X Pump snag free.
A pair of robust steel Action Guide Bars eliminate the twisting and binding that waste time and energy when cycling the action.
Black Chrome Finish on the bolt, barrel, slide, action bars and other parts protects better than conventional bluing and stands up to years of wear and harsh conditions.
Durable E-Coating on the magazine tube helps protect it from wear and corrosion to keep it looking sharp for years to come.
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The Shorter Science and Civilisation in China: Volume 2 available in Paperback
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In the second volume of his abridgement of Joseph Needham's original text, Colin Ronan looks in detail at the early Chinese contributions to various sciences. The first section deals with mathematics, and it is shown that the Chinese works were comparable with the pre-Renaissance achievements of the old world. This account is written with the non-mathematician in mind. The text is next concerned with the sciences of astronomy and meteorology, followed by the Earth sciences: geography, cartography, geology, seismology and mineralogy. Volume 2 closes with a description of some aspects of Chinese physics, including their predilection for the wave theory as opposed to particles, metrology, statics, hydrostatics, heat, light and sound.
Table of ContentsList of illustrations; List of tables; Preface; 1. Mathematics; 2. The sciences of the heavens: (i) astronomy; 3. The sciences of the heavens: (ii) meteorology; 4. The sciences of the earth: (i) geography and map-making; 5. The sciences of the earth: (ii) geology and related sciences; 6. Physics; Table of Chinese dynastics; Bibliography; Index.


Orpaz Magazine Holster for Two Double Stack 9mm METAL Magazines, Fully Adjustable
Orpaz Magazine Holster for Two Double Stack 9mm METAL Magazines, Fully Adjustable for Rotation & Retention
Holds two double stack 9mm magazines (metal magazines only) Fully adjustable with M5 allen key (included) for retention and 360 Degrees rotation Paddle design for versatility and easy removal The internal dimensions of the mag case openings are approximately 0.75" deep x 1.5" wide Made in Israel Orpaz Holsters give you the answers to all the concerns you have about innovation and durability. This holster is custom molded with Nylon 6 Polymer and combat tested, it is strong, elastic and highly resistant to abrasion and chemicals. This holster features a retention screw which can can be tighten or loosen depends on your comfort lever, another screw in the back allows you to rotate 360 degrees depends on the position you prefer. Paddle can fit inside the pants or on a belt (up to 2” wide) Fits all METAL/STEEL 9mm double stack magazines such as FNH (FN Herstal), Jericho, CZ & Sig Sauer BERETTA 92- 96 / BROWNING HI-POWER 9/40 / BROWNING BDM 9 / COLT 2000- 9 EAA WITNESS 9-40 / KELTEC P11- P40 / MA BABY EAGLE 9-40 / RUGER P89-P95 / SERIES 9-40SIG PRO 9 mm / SPRINGFIELD XD 9-40 / S&W SERIES 40-59-69 / S&W SW99 9-40 TAURUS 92-100 / TAURUS PT909 -9 / Taurus PT800 Series 9-40 / CZ / WALTHER P88 - P99 Walther PPQ M1 M2 / SIG SAUER 226 - 229 / S&W- GNUM- M&P 9-40 -357.


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With stunning, dense jungle areas, spectacular Caribbean Sea shorelines, and exciting things to do, like visiting a Mayan Ruin and experiencing the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, Belize is a perfect destination for romantic couples.
If you are interested in a romantic escape, with many relaxing days on breathtaking beaches, and adventurous moments exploring the natural beauty of a Caribbean country, continue reading this article and learn more about honeymooning in Belize.
Amazing All-Inclusive Resorts for Your Honeymoon
If you are ready to celebrate your love in a memorable place like Belize, where you can freely indulge in luxury and unrivaled adventures, you should find the best accommodation. And, to help you out, here are some of the best honeymoon resorts in Belize.
Cayo Espanto Resort
Located three miles off the coast of San Pedro, Cayo Espanto is another gorgeous private island in Belize and an all-inclusive award-winning five-star, world-class resort that promises visitors the most enchanting Caribbean escape.
Spend your passionate holiday at a charming private villa, surrounded by the clear Caribbean waters. Enjoy lavish cuisine tailored to your taste, indulge in custom excursions and activities like private luxury yacht tours, scuba diving, and mainland trips, and pamper yourselves with exceptional treatments like massages and spa therapies. Regarding the prices for all these and much more, it depends on the season and number of days, so, your luxury honeymoon at Cayo Espanto can cost between $1,895 and $3,495.
Coco Plum Island Resort
Did you always dream about celebrating your love on a private island, surrounded by comfy beach beds and swaying hammocks? Coco Plum Island Resort, a superb adults-only all-inclusive resort in Belize, is perfect for you. Gorgeous, private, ocean-front cabanas, romantic dinners, exciting tours, and activities like snorkeling, exploring the magnificent Mayan Ruins of Xunantunich, and adrenaline-boosting zip line adventures, are some of the things waiting for you and your loved one at Coco Plum Island Resort.
Honeymoon packages also include accommodation, Belizean meals, and bar snacks daily, unlimited free bar, and boat transfer on arrival and departure day. Depending on the season and the number of nights you choose to stay, your romantic escape will cost you between $3, 373 and $8, 733 per couple.
Victoria House Resort & Spa
Offering from fishing and scuba diving packages for adventurers to all-inclusive packages perfect for excited honeymooners, Victoria House Resort & Spa is a stunning, award-winning beach resort for those who want a memorable beginning for their new life.
With four romantic packages to choose from and prices from $1,377 to $4,797, Victoria House Resort & Spa promises couples luxurious suites, mouthwatering culinary experiences, as well as plenty of exciting excursions and activities like unforgettable inland tours to famous Mayan ruins and fishing and scuba diving adventures on the barrier reef.
Belizean Dreams Resort
If you are looking for an intimate place, Belizean Dreams Resort is the perfect choice for your dream honeymoon.
Located on the gorgeous coast of Hopkins Village, in southern Belize, the charming all-inclusive destination for lovers has only standalone properties, offering everybody the intimacy they desire. The packages include local Belize airfare to and from the Belize City airport, accommodations, three Belizean meals daily, and unlimited local drinks. Also, the all-inclusive Honeymoon/Romance Package spoils newlyweds with private candlelight dinners, tasty local drinks, and plenty of adventure tours. The price range for a memorable honeymoon at Belizean Dreams Resort is from $2,588 to $7,382.
Las Terrazas Resort
There is no better place to begin your life together than in a secluded romantic setting immersed in exotic peacefulness. Luxurious Las Terrazas Resort is waiting for you with a romantic package that includes staying a few steps from the white sand beach with a view of the aquamarine waters and Barrier Reef, in a lavish one-bedroom residence by our 70′ infinity pool.
Beachside couples massage, snorkeling adventures, and private, candlelit dinners on the soft sand are a few of the amazing surprises Las Terrazas Resort has prepared for honeymooners. Though the packages available on the website aren’t all-inclusive, Las Terrazas resort gives you the chance to turn your Belize adventure into an all-inclusive vacation.
The Lodge at Chaa Creek
Nature lovers are invited to celebrate their new beginning, surrounded by tropical gardens at The Lodge at Chaa Creek.
Relax in the amazing outdoor private jacuzzis, enjoy candlelight dinners and massages, and experience the wonders of the rainforest. Also, expect comfortable round trip transfers from International Airport or Belize City, luxury accommodation, three delicious meals daily, and exciting outdoor activities such as hiking, canoeing, jungle biking, and horseback riding.
With prices between $1,562 and $3,412, the All-Inclusive Honeymoon Package promises to take care of every detail of the escape, freeing couples from the stress of organizing and planning.
Hamanasi Adventure & Dive Resort
Hamanasi’s all-Inclusive Honeymoon & Seaside Romance Package is an elegant choice for lovebirds who are ready to pay between $2,865 and $4,100 for a memorable honeymoon in Southern Belize.
Whether you choose the private or deluxe tree houses, or you prefer one of the superb beachfront suites, your vacation is going to be filled with romance and excitement. Luxury accommodation, fine dining, stargazing, beach walks, and many adventures are some of the things you will enjoy at Hamanasi Adventure & Dive Resort.
Should you Honeymoon in Belize at an All-Inclusive?
Several aspects of Belize make it a perfect destination for your honeymoon. One of the best things about this paradisiacal place is that, though it is such a romantic place, it’s not one of the busiest destinations out there. The numbers if visitors are growing, of course, but you won’t feel overwhelmed during your romantic vacation, especially if you choose one of the many luxurious private island resorts.
The weather is also a major plus for choosing to honeymoon in Belize, as is the fact that it is an English-speaking country in beautiful Central America.
The most important reason why Belize is one of the best honeymoon destinations in the world is, however, its fascinating beauty. And the great news is that the beauty of Belize is also enhanced by its impressive number of all-inclusive resorts, which promise to pamper all love birds with their amazing honeymoon packages.
Is Belize a Safe Place for Travelers?
Belize, a country of around 400,000 people, saw an all-time high of 1.5 million visitors in 2018, and the numbers continued to grow.
Though the luxury resorts in Belize and the activities they provide are are very safe, it should be mentioned the fact that, due to a high rate of violent crime throughout the country, it is advisable to exercise a high degree of caution. This means avoiding isolated areas, not wearing flashy items, avoiding night buses and leaving your belongings unattended, as well as all the measures of cautions possible.
If Belize’s history of Zika virus transmission worries you, the coast is clear, and there is currently no evidence of an ongoing outbreak. This, however, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t use mosquito repellent and take advantage of the mosquitos nets during the nights.
So, the conclusion is that Belize is pretty safe, as long as you are a careful traveler.
He is an expert travel advisor and enthusiast. He has traveled extensively in the USA, Central America, South America, and Europe. He has visited every Sandals Resort and is one of a select few Diamond Elite members of the Sandals Chairman’s Royal Club.
Dan graduated from Johnson & Wales University with an associate degree in Culinary Arts. Later he graduated from the University of Utah with a bachelor’s degree in International Studies with a focus on people and culture.