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- How are wax melts different than candles?
- 1. Wax type makes a difference
- Three proven waxes for wax melts
- 2. Different warmers produce different results
- 3. You can add a lot of items to melts that can’t be added to candles
- 4. No shape or color is off limits
- 1. Bring a saucepan of water to a simmer
- 2. Melt the beeswax, coconut oil & candle dye
- 3. Add essential oil
- 4. Pour into moulds
- 5. Enjoy your wax melts!
- Microwave for Melting Crayons
- Get Off Wrappers and Cut Crayons
- Put Crayons In Plastic or Glass Container
- Use Microwave for Melting
- Pour Melted Crayons in Molds
- A few tips to know before getting started:
- Did You Know?
- 3. Melt Gold with The Furnace
- Melt Gold From Home Safely and Efficiently
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How are wax melts different than candles?
Melts come in all sorts of different shapes, sizes, colors, and scents but ultimately serve the same purpose: to melt over a hot surface and release fragrance into a room.
You can think of wax melts as a sister to candles with the most obvious difference being the size and wick – wax melts have no wick.
If you’re learning to make them yourself, you’ll find it has a much shorter learning curve than candles.
Wicks are the most difficult part of a candle design because improper wicking leads to safety issues and can even ruin the hot throw of your candle. Melts (also called “tarts” by some sellers) work around this problem by simply melting the wax over a hot plate.
Hot plates, like flames on wicks, range in temperature which can change how effective a melt is.
For the most part wax melts last 3-12 hours before evaporating all their scent.
When making wax melts yourself there are four guiding principles to follow.
1. Wax type makes a difference
Melts go through four stages in life:
- Poured directly into a mold
- Removed from the mold
- Placed into a warmer
- Removed from the warmer
Since they’re “removed” from somewhere multiple times, waxes that “release” them easier are often better to use.
The technical term is called “mold release”.
Another property that helps, but isn’t always required, is a higher melt point.
Waxes with lower melt points may not hold up in warmer conditions, whether that’s storage or shipping, and end up being a sloppy mess. None of that matters if you’re in the right climate or not concerned with their pre-melting appearance in any way.
Three proven waxes for wax melts
|IGI 4625||Paraffin, very hard to break|
|Golden Wax 444 (GW 444)||Soy, popular with a higher melt point than other soy waxes|
|IGI 6006||Parasoy, versatile for melts and candles alike|
2. Different warmers produce different results
You might create the perfect wax melt but if it’s used in a warmer that’s too hot or too cool you won’t get the best performance from it.
The theory goes, every wax melt has an ideal melt pool temperature range for scent throw. It’s different for every wax melt design because it depends on factors like wax, fragrance oil, and any additives used in the candle.
If the warmer heats the wax up too hot, most of the notes will evaporate before they have a chance to lift off into local air currents. Too cool, and there won’t be enough activity at all.
Just like Goldilocks, finding a warmer that heats your wax melt in the right range ensures MAXIMUM scent throw.
Fortunately, wax melts are quite forgiving and you shouldn’t struggle too much to make it work.
3. You can add a lot of items to melts that can’t be added to candles
The bummer about candles is how sensitive they are to particular ingredients.
Since the primary method of burning is an open flame supported by a wick, anything that doesn’t agree with EITHER of those items is completely off limits.
For example, small particle-based colors (pigments) like crayons or mica powder will actually clog the wick – and it doesn’t take much. Clogged wicks won’t draw enough fuel to support the fire and will make the candle self extinguish.
On the other hand, an open flame means there’s a strong potential for items to burn if the wrong ingredients are used. Some people add literal coffee beans and leaves to their candles in excess which either burn or get torched and give off a horrible smell.
Wax melts solve both of those problems.
Since the wax melt just has to melt without a wick or open flame, you can use most of those off-limits ingredients like glitter or mica powder. Both offer a plethora of creative options for making melts.
4. No shape or color is off limits
The other major benefit of a wax melt is that you have full creative license over the shape and color!
Some people feel restricted by candle making because you only have a few options for shapes and sizes. While there are some interesting candle shapes, they’re either A) too decorative to perform well or B) completely impractical for burning.
While this tutorial is completed using standard clamshell molds, you can pour wax melts into literally any shape you want!
The ability to create silicone molds into anything you want unlocks millions of varieties and is only limited by your creativity.
1. Bring a saucepan of water to a simmer
Fill a saucepan with around 300ml of water and bring it to a simmer on the hob.
2. Melt the beeswax, coconut oil & candle dye
Put the beeswax, coconut oil and candle dye into the heat-proof glass bowl. Place the bowl over the simmering water so that it begins to heat up. Use a large spoon to gently stir the ingredients as it melts.
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3. Add essential oil
When the oil and beeswax have combined, take them off the heat. Add the essential oil of your choice and stir well.
Did you know that essential oils have over 40 amazing uses? Take a look!
4. Pour into moulds
Evenly distribute your wax melt mixture into the ice cube tray. (Note: You should choose a tray with small cavities so that the melts will fit in a burner!)
Ice cube trays are an absolute must in any household – take a look at the many weird and wonderful uses for them now.
5. Enjoy your wax melts!
Leave the tray in a cool place and allow the wax melts to solidify. After a couple of hours, your homemade wax melts will be ready to use. You can pop them out of the tray and store them in some Tupperware or a sealable bag. Simple.
Microwave for Melting Crayons
This is one of the easiest and less dangerous methods of melting wax. There is no risk of getting burnt with hot kitchen supplies when using an oven. Just put on a mitt while holding the hot container with wax and pouring it into molds.
You should also use special microwave-safe containers, thus, melting the crayons in molds cannot be done in a microwave.
Get Off Wrappers and Cut Crayons
Remove the label paper from the crayons. This may take several minutes, so you can try to attract kids to engage in the process, as well. They will enjoy this activity for sure. If you don’t tear the wrappers off, the wax will melt with the paper and turn into a waxy and greasy mess.
If you have trouble peeling off the wrappers, apply the techniques recommended above. Use a craft knife and score the paper, or soak the coloring tools in hot water.
Sort crayons by similar colors if you are planning to make one-colored pieces. If you don’t want to focus on grouping them, put different colors together.
Cut the crayons into smaller bits to reduce the melting time.
Put Crayons In Plastic or Glass Container
To melt the crayons in microwave oven, we need a special microwave-friendly container (or a disposable one). An old coffee mug, a glass jar, or even paper cups will suit.
If you melt multiple colors, use a separate bowl for each shade.
Place the crayon pieces in the container. If you feel inclined to make candles, add shaved wax and a few drops of essential oil to the vessel. To make lipsticks, you may need some oil (almond, olive, or coconut) and a few drops of fragrance as well.
Use Microwave for Melting
You can melt multiple containers at a time, but don’t overcrowd the oven. The best way is to melt them one at a time or heat them in small batches.
Place the containers in the center of the turning table in the microwave oven. Set the temperature to “warm” or “high” mode. Heat the crayons for 2-4 minutes. All these electric devices have different capacity, and the crayons might melt sooner.
Keep an eye on the containers. Pause the process every 30-60 seconds and stir the melting mess with a spoon or a wooden stick.
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Pour Melted Crayons in Molds
Once the crayons are melted into wax, you can pour it into candy/muffin/soap molds to create fun-shaped pieces.
The wax can be also used for making candles. You may add glitter to the mixture, but stir it well in the container. Don’t add glitter before melting, because it may interfere with the work of the electric appliance.
Now, cool the molds or freeze them for quicker results (read the above instructions). Remove the crayons from the molds.
A few tips to know before getting started:
- Get to know your microwave- only heat your candy melts at 30-50% power, not any higher than that!
- Colored candy melts are very concentrated, you don’t need tons of colored disks to get a bright color. Add them to white candy melts to get the color you desire.
- Be very patient while warming your candy melts and plan for them to take about 20-40 minutes to be melted properly.
- You can easily get the candy melts too hot; they will get thicker and clumpier the hotter they get.
- It goes against everything we know about chocolate, but sometimes letting candy melts sit and cool will help more than stirring them.
- It is easier to melt more candy melts at once rather than less.
- Fresh candy melts seem to work better than candy melts that have been stored for a while (3+ months).
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Re-melting aluminum to recycle it is far less expensive and uses less energy than producing new aluminum from the electrolysis of aluminum oxide (Al2O3). Recycling uses about 5% of the energy needed to make the metal from its raw ore. About 36% of aluminum in the United States comes from recycled metal. Brazil leads the world in aluminum recycling. The country recycles 98.2% of its aluminum cans.
3. Melt Gold with The Furnace
If you want to melt a large amount of gold for your DIY projects, investing in an electric furnace might be a good idea.
- The two types of furnaces you can use for gold melting are the induction furnace and resistance furnace. The best part is that the furnaces come in different sizes so that you can opt for a small, cost-efficient one for your home projects.
- Furnaces not only come in handy when melting medium to large quantities of gold; they also don’t have a big impact on the environment. These equipment use magnetic currents to melt gold, and the currents are sent to the internal graphite crucible.
- Furnaces melt gold evenly, which is a plus, especially for DIY jewelers who depend on their metals with consistent structure and texture. It is also easier to control the temperatures when working with either an induction or resistance furnace, which come with a temperature range of up to 2732 F. This is particularly important when melting pieces containing gold and other metals. The ability to control temperatures allows you to extract gold without destroying the other metals.
- Furnaces also protect the melting gold from oxidation, ensuring that the final product is free of impurities and an unsightly oxidation film, which affects the aesthetics of the items you make using the melted gold.
Melt Gold From Home Safely and Efficiently
Melted gold is versatile and adaptable, giving you numerous ways to use this precious metal.
Whether you want to resell or use it for crafts, being able to melt gold on your own can save you money and time and help you improve your metallurgy know-how. A simple propane torch and crucible will get the job done but consider investing in a furnace for larger projects.
We hope you have fun converting your gold pieces or fine powder into liquid gold. Please leave your comments below and let us know if you tried melting gold at home!
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Winter Pines Embroidered Table Runner
Set your holiday table with the Winter Pines Embroidered Table Runner. Featuring red, green, and black tartan plaid, this table runner is finished with embroidered pine boughs and cones on each end. It makes a stunning lodge or Christmas table display.
- Red, green, and black tartan plaid with embroidery
- Material: 100% cotton
- Size: 14" x 42"
- Colors: Red, green, black
- Care: Machine wash in cold water with like colors, gentle cycle. Line dry.


This new division takes advantage of Westpak's wide variety of environmental test chambers, combined with a series of temperature recording systems that utilize high accuracy SLE (Special Limits of Error) thermocouples, according to Wil Caday, Division Manager. "By having this extensive series of recording instrumentation, combined with a wide variety of test chambers, we are able to offer our clients the best possible value for the type of testing they require", claims Caday.
In addition, Westpak test engineers have an extensive background in setup and testing of insulated shipping containers as well as the required preconditioning of thermal ballast and all components. Application of thermal sensors carefully follow client's requirements and the readout of data collected is accomplished by utilizing state of the art recording instrumentation, according to Caday.
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What is bruising?
Bruising is very common. Anytime you experience a minor injury or accident that damages the skin, it affects the blood vessels below the surface of your skin. This usually causes a bruise.
Anyone can experience a minor injury or accident that causes skin discoloration. Some people, including you, may be more prone to bruising than others.
What is easy bruising?
Bruising happens when you experience a minor injury or accident that damages the blood vessels beneath your skin. At first, the affected area of your skin turns red or purplish. As the healing process begins, the bruised area may turn brown, green or yellow. The area around the bruise may be swollen and painful.
Anyone can experience a minor injury or accident that causes skin discoloration, but some people are more prone to bruising than others. Easy bruising is different from regular bruising because:
- The bruise shows no signs of improvement after one week
- The bruise is located on a part of your body that is unlikely to get injured
- The bruise comes back
- The bruise is unusually large or you are unsure of how it happened
Recognizing the signs and symptoms of easy bruising is important for treating it and ensuring that your body heals properly.
Signs and symptoms of easy bruising
There are many different signs and symptoms of easy bruising that make it different from other types of bruising. It’s important to talk to your doctor about any symptoms you might be experiencing.
If your doctor mentions a contusion, keep in mind that this is just another word for a bruise. Here are the most common symptoms associated with easy bruising.
When you have easy bruising you may experience frequent, large bruises that may appear for no known reason. They may also occur in unusual areas of your body such as your face, back, or rear end.
You may experience several bruises in different places on your body when you have easy bruising. You may have trouble remembering where they came from.
Bruising that doesn’t heal
When you have easy bruising you may experience large bruises that take longer than the average of one week to heal. These bruises may also reappear without a reason.
You may have a history of significant bleeding or bruising after surgical procedures. This may indicate that your easy bruising is a symptom of some kind of bleeding disorder.
If you notice any of these signs, you may have easy bruising. You may want to talk with your healthcare provider about the best treatment options available.
Causes of easy bruising
Easy bruising may be a sign of a more serious underlying condition. Here are some of the most common causes for easy bruising.
Some bleeding disorders can cause a person’s blood to stop clotting or clot too slowly. Blood clots turn from a liquid to a gel and help the body prevent losing too much blood.
If you have a bleeding disorder, the broken blood vessels beneath your skin may have trouble clotting, causing easy bruising.
Certain cancers that affect your blood or bloodstream can cause easy bruising. Many bruises like this are highly treatable and your symptoms can be managed with the right medical oversight.
Certain types of medications can lead to dehydration. This lack of water in your system can prevent your body from healing as effectively as it should.
These medications include:
Diagnosis for easy bruising
Only a licensed healthcare professional can diagnose what medical condition is causing your easy bruising.
Your doctor may be able to diagnose easy bruising with a physical exam. They’ll ask you questions about your family history and whether you’ve inherited a blood disorder.
Your doctor will also ask whether you’ve experienced nose bleeds and if you’ve ever experienced above average bleeding after a surgical procedure. They may also want to know of any medications or supplements you have been taking.
Treatment for easy bruising
Your doctor may treat your easy bruising with medication. The type of medicine and frequency that you need to take it depends on your unique circumstances.
They may recommend some at home solutions to help prevent easy bruising as well. This could include things like improving the lighting in your home, avoiding clutter, and making sure there is nothing in the way when you walk.
Your doctor may also consider ordering additional tests to determine the underlying cause of your bruising.
They may ask you to do a blood test so they can examine your blood in the lab and see if there are any abnormalities.
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Hematoma vs. BruiseA hematoma is a localized collection of blood in the tissues of the body outside of the blood vessels. A bruise is a discoloration of the skin that is a result of leakage of blood from capillaries into the skin. Bruises and hematomas are most commonly caused by injury to the tissues. Both minor hematomas and bruises are common results of activities from daily living and usually require no specific treatment. Seek medical care for any hematoma or spontaneous bruising that occurs without any known cause.
How Do You Know When a Bruise Is Serious?A bruise is a type of wound that appears when tiny blood vessels (capillaries) present under the skin get torn or ruptured. It occurs most commonly because of any blunt trauma to the body part. This may commonly occur because of a fall or a bump.
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I’ve heard from many Burlington residents and cyclists regarding the proposed bike lanes on Lakeshore Road and wanted to take an opportunity to share some of my own thoughts with you.
At the January 28 Council meeting, City Council did not support a recommendation to add bike lanes on Lakeshore Road. After long and careful consideration on this issue, I decided not to support this pilot project proposal.
Delivered January 24, 2013 at the Burlington Convention Centre
The speech will be broadcast on TVCogeco on: Sunday, Jan. 27, at 3 pm Monday, Jan. 28 at 1 pm Sunday, Feb. 3, at 3 pm Wednesday, Feb. 6 at 1 pm
Good morning Ladies and Gentlemen and thank you for taking time from your busy schedules to attend this year’s State of the City Address. This is my third address and it is something I look forward to every year.

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With advent of GST in India on July 1st a history of world’s largest economic reform was created. The long overdue efforts of previous NDA government under Atal Bihari Bajpayee have finally paid off and a minutely calculated tax system is born in form of GST-Goods and Service Tax. The path of its journey was a tedious one with government hesitating to reform the whole taxation system of which the citizens had become accustomed to. The need for a tax reform was required as the pressure of excessive documentation and government’s huge tax collection machinery was unable to bring tax evaders under the umbrella of tax. A reform that has shaken up the entire trade and commerce and also impacted the way of government’s revenue is commendably humongous and draconian in nature. Citizens of India have been jolted with the rampant impact of demonetization recently which paved the way to a big filtration of black money from society and now they will have to face GST as the new face of tax master which is not only digital but highly efficient and invasive in nature.
From Consumer’s perspective, GST’s formation has been a hilly ride as the shifting rates of taxes on different goods was to be mandated and also the way this tax was to be taken. The interesting point in GST which clarifies the major burden of taxation is its consumer-oriented nature. Consuming party oof any good or service will be the payer of the tax and hence avoid any mid-chain anomalies in the taxation of good production or transportation. The consumer who until now paid distributed taxes on a variety of goods can now pay a single CGST or SGST on a purchased commodity.
From trader’s perspective, GST is proving to be a hurdle for immensely settled unorganized cash dependent market. Although after demonetization the market have become less dependent on cash but the trade systems in India are less confined to complete tax payment routes instead to lower down the cost of goods supplied to consumer market traders adopted measures and techniques to avoid unnecessary taxation but now all the tax being collected at just one level of trade chain it has become tedious to lower down the goods cost. But the breaches of tax from a vastly spread trade cycle can now be minimised to a great extent and a lot more citizens will be brought under taxation umbrella. As Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said, “I didn’t pay my tax, I will not pay tax, won’t work from now on.” The complete digitization of revenue records makes every penny of revenue accounted and no irregularities or corruption can foster in the gardens of corrupt revenue officials.
The most strategic challenge would be to maintain the state’s share balance and also the measures to recover losses after 5 years of reimbursement period and also the largely populated states like Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh which earn vast amounts of revenue from state taxes will have to develop strategic taxation measures in order to increase the revenues.
One thing which can clearly be incurred by the revolutionary tax reform is that Indians are now open to bold and drastic measures of change, the future looks bright and promising.


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Via Chewy.com Very large and giant breed dogs can ride in the back seat if it’s roomy enough, Monteiro adds, as long as they are buckled into a dog car harness, like the Solvit Deluxe car safety dog harness.
The RSPCA today released heart-breaking footage of Bailey playing at a rescue centre shortly before being put to sleep when it criticised to the Government’s decision not to review a controversial section of the Dangerous Dog Act. The video tells how one year old pitbull terrier Bailey, a “playful, happy and friendly dog” when he came into the charity’s care last year through no fault of his own, was doomed.
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Using the same oxygen equipment used for humans, the rescue team quickly went to help the dog by providing a human rescue mask. To learn more about water safety for dogs, click here >>
With the spooky, pumpkin-themed holiday just around the corner, many pet parents might be planning to bring their dog trick-or-treating for some Halloween fun. Glow-in-the-dark dog collars and other luminous accessories make Halloween safe and fun for your canine trick-or-treater.
The family of a frightened dog who was critically injured when darting from fireworks last weekend is hoping others will take heed of their animals' safety before using pyrotechnics this July Fourth. Dwight took off so fast trying to escape the fireworks that his paw pads were torn.
Megyn Kelly's beloved dog Basha has died. "Our dog Basha died today. In March, Megyn opened up to viewers about a vacation mishap that found her accidentally leaving Basha behind at a house occupied by strangers. Back at the first house, Basha was enjoying a vacation of her own.
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Sourced from a micro-lot from Felipe Arcila's Jardines Del Eden farm, this coffee was carefully hand-picked and dried on Raised Beds under controlled temperatures.
Sudan Rume is a rare variety that originally grows in the high plateaus of Sudan. It is disease resistant, of medium yield and is characterized by large, long beans.

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Presentation on theme: " Dispute over tariffs fueled another burning issue which was under the federal system of government, what rights and powers belonged to the states? "— Presentation transcript:
Dispute over tariffs fueled another burning issue which was under the federal system of government, what rights and powers belonged to the states? The question of how much power the national government should have over states had been debated during the Constitutional Convention of 1787 and everyone agreed that in ratifying the U.S. Constitution, the states delegated certain powers to the federal government. But did the states retain all powers not specifically granted to the new national government?
Americans differed greatly on this question and they also differed on whether states which had joined the federal union voluntarily could leave voluntarily. The belief that states are sovereign- that is subject to no higher power except powers specifically granted to the national government in the U.S. Constitution came to be known as states’ rights. The term became widely used in the 1800s and Georgia even had a political party in the 1830s known as the State Rights Party.
Southerners generally favored the doctrine of states’ rights but the view was less popular in the mountain regions of Georgia, Tennessee, and Carolinas. Some believed so strongly in states’ rights they argued states had the power of nullification, which is the right to determine if a law passed by Congress is constitutional or not. If a state believed that a federal law violated the U.S. Constitution, then it could declare such law “null and void” within the state.
In the North, there was much less support for states’ rights and most northern leaders opposed this theory of nullification arguing only the Supreme Court could declare a law unconstitutional. The strongest support for nullification came from South Carolina and there special convention of 1832 wen so far as to nullify the tariffs of 1828 and 1832 while at the same time discussing succession from the Union. Many Georgians wanted to join South Carolina, but found themselves in a difficult position because Pres. Andrew Jackson, who was popular in Georgia because of his removal of Indians, strongly opposed nullification.
Also many Georgians felt a strong desire to stay within the Union so Georgia backed away from the idea of nullification. Another states’ rights issue dividing the nation was a disagreement over the nature of the Union because many southern politicians believed that the U.S. Constitution was a compact among independent states. So, just as they joined the Union voluntarily they could leave whenever they chose to do, but northerners on the other hand argued the secession was illegal.
Another point of sectional conflict was the United States territories in the West. A territory was a frontier area that belonged to the United States but had not yet become a state. As the United States acquired vast areas of land, the North and South developed different ideas about the future of the new territories.
Who should settle there? How quickly would they be developed? Under what conditions would they be admitted to the Union? As states, would they up politically with the North or the South?
Generally, southerners favored distributing western lands as cheaply as possible because this way they could develop them quickly into large agricultural holdings like those in the South. Northerners preferred that the U.S. government sell the public lands at a good price in order to bring in revenue because some northern factory owners feared losing workers if the West were made too attractive to settlers.
Northerners favored the idea of developing the West which included building roads and canals at government expense while the southerners opposed such ideas because they did not want to be taced in any way to support the government doing that. As the West grew, its inhabitants developed their own sectional views even though settlers would come from both North and South. Views of the settlers were mixed with their main difference being the question of slavery.
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Whether you're marketing a sports organization, association, team, sports news channel or any kind of recreation brand or app, we've got the scoop on the latest mobile-first digital marketing strategies you can use to engage your fans.
Big events like the Super Bowl create an opportunity for marketers to reach end users with relevant and timely content that captures the audience in the moments that matter most. Find out how and when to engage with your audience during the big game.
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Leveraging multiple mobile messaging channels makes the REI #OptOutside campaign even more engaging. See how.
Learn how the US Open mobile app made an already great event experience epic.
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By integrating Urban Airship and Gimbal into its US Open app, the USTA aced its mobile efforts. Learn how.
The US Open Tennis Championships ends this year’s tennis season with an ace by reaching fans — whether they're sitting in the front row or watching from home — with mobile.
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Developing world may overtake West in green energy stakes
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Developing countries are now investing almost as much as developed countries in renewable energy, with 46 per cent of the global total in 2012, according to the UN Environment Programme.
Its latest report, Global Trends in Renewable Energy Investment 2013, confirms that a “geographic shift” is under way and that renewables account for an ever-growing share of electricity generation capacity added worldwide – including China.
Although global investments in renewable energy last year failed to top the year before, 2012 scored as the “second highest year ever” for the sector. The 12 per cent drop from 2011 is attributed to much lower prices for solar energy and weakened EU and US demand.
The continuing upward trend in developing countries saw investments topping $112 billion in 2012, compared to $132 billon in developed countries – a dramatic change from 2007, when the developed world invested 2.5 times more in renewables (excluding large hydro).
The 2012 global investment for renewable energy was $244 billion, bringing renewables capacity worldwide to 1,470 gigawatts – up by 8.5 per cent on the previous year. Altogether, since 2006 global investment in renewables is estimated at $1.3 trillion.
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I’ve been struggling to find a home, a blog, for “The Sick Rose.” I haven’t had a blog since livejournal, a handful of years ago. I don’t know if that even counts as a blog. Well, setting this up wasn’t as easy as I thought it would be.
I didn’t want to use Blogger because it was trying to set me up with Google+ and connect me with this, that, and the other thing, all over the internet. That bugs me out. And setting up the blog page itself was confusing. If there was a way that I could post my story in a sleeker way on the Facebook page I would have stuck with that. But so far, I feel comfortable here.
So let me give you the background on what you’re about to read and see:
Two summers ago, I started writing a vampire novel to help me deal with my insomnia. Playing too much Vampire Wars, watching too much Dark Shadows, and disappointed with the most current and popular representation of vampires I started developing these very interesting characters that needed a story. I didn’t get very far but saved what I had on my computer.
Then, about a year ago, when Border’s was going out of business, I came across a couple of “how to draw manga” books for really cheap. The illustrations in these books were beautiful. And although I’ve never been a fan or manga or anime (save for a little Sailor Moon in high school) I thought I would pick them up. The step by step of the drawings interested me and I thought if nothing else, getting back into drawing would keep me out of trouble.
So I’ve decided to put the two together. Please join me and watch the vampire story unfold against a backdrop of manga illustrations. I have aspirations of creating an online serial that will tell the story through written word and drawings.
And thank you to everyone who has supported me along the way and will continue to do so! I already have some pretty solid fans that I am happy to call friends. It definitely helps to be surrounded by supportive and creative people. 🙂

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Heavy rainfall in the past week has capped off one of the Hunter's wettest spring periods on record.
November rainfall figures for Cessnock and Merriwa were the highest on record with 155 millimetres and 160 mills respectively.
Newcastle recorded 134 mills, almost double its monthly average and Williamtown had 123 millimetres compared to its average of 82.
Duty Forecaster John James says there were good falls at the start of November and the month ended with flooding in some areas.
"We had a couple of episodes at the end of the first week and then over the last week as well we've had some good rainfall," he said.
"We had some flooding around the north-eastern parts including the Hunter region.
"These figures combined with above average rainfall for September and October gave us above average rainfall for spring."


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Hell's Kitchen Dubai launches new Tuesday night brunch deal
Enjoy a three-course meal with unlimited drinks included…
If you feel like you’ve exhausted some of your usual date night haunts, there’s a new offer in town that might just seal the deal. Popular Dubai restaurant, Hell’s Kitchen has a new Tuesday night brunch deal, or ‘supper club’ as it’s called there.
Launching on Tuesday, June 30, guests will enjoy a three-course meal consisting of sharing-style starters, a choice of main course, sides and desserts, as well as unlimited beverages. It runs from 6.30pm to 10.30pm, with two-hour time slots available for the deal.
You’ll find Hell’s Kitchen, which is owned by British celebrity chef, Gordon Ramsay, at Ceasars Palace Bluewaters Dubai, on Bluewaters Island. The Supper Club is priced at Dhs250 inclusive of soft drinks, Dhs325 inclusive of house drinks.
There’s a special Dhs199 offer for ladies, which includes four house beverages. It is a Tuesday, after all.
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The sharing starters include Wagyu meatballs, tuna tartare, classic Caesar salad and creamy tomato burrata salad. Mains are a classically British affair, with beef Wellington, crispy skin salmon, slow roasted chicken, truffle & mushroom risotto or flank steak and fries.
If you’re not a meat eater, not to worry. You could opt to order the delicious vegetarian wellington as well as other vegan dishes which will need to be ordered in advance, so make sure to bear that in mind when booking. A range of side dishes will accompany all of the mains.
In keeping with the traditional British theme, choose from hearty desserts such as sticky toffee pudding, jaffa cheesecake and the all-time favorite traditional apple crumble.
At the eclectic restaurant, you’ll see the chefs working away in the open kitchen, lit up in the signature blue and red hues of the Hell’s Kitchen TV programme which inspired the restaurant.
Hell’s Kitchen, Ceasars Palace Bluewaters Dubai, Bluewaters Island, Dubai, Tuesdays, 6.30pm to 10.30pm, Dhs250 soft drinks, Dhs325 house drinks, Dhs199 for ladies. Tel: (04) 556 6466. caesars.com

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What is a custom cake?
Custom Cakes require more creativity, detail, and time, than a standard cake. Each piece on a custom cake is hand crafted making it truly unique for each order.
How much are your custom cakes?
Custom cakes will start at the base price of size and layers desired. Thereafter, cake flavor and design are factored in, contributing to the final cake cost. (See Standard Round Cake prices.)
Can I sample cake flavors?
If you wish to sample the flavor of your cake you may purchase one of our cupcakes or request a mini cupcake sample. Most flavors are readily available for purchase any time. Our custom cakes use the same recipe as our cupcakes.
I reserved my event date for my custom. When will I be contacted for my custom cake quote?
We respond to custom cake order request within 24 hours of receiving the date reserved notice.
Why do you need 2-weeks notice for a custom cake order?
A lot of time and attention is placed on creating each custom cake. Please consider a 2-week notice is required when placing your custom cake order. (See Reserve Custom Cake Calendar for current dates available).
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I took the week off from work and am starting a new project. I am build a Roubo frame saw using the kit from Blackburn Tools. For the frame I am making it from rough sawn spalted ash (57" long x 8" wide x 2" thick that Blackburn tools was kind enough to sell to me at the height of the pandemic).
Last week, I didn't mind taking a cherry board down from 1/2" to quarter inch. This ash is a much harder wood and I wish I had a bandsaw (I am saving for one). I don't so I am doing it by hand tools. Needless to say, it is quite the workout. I've cut out and dimensioned the arm handle pieces. Now, I need to "just" need rip out and final dimension the two stretchers. Wish me luck.
Though, I'd prefer not to do this work, I will admit there is some satisfaction from doing it. Can't wait till I have a bandsaw.


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Over the last few months, the world has been patiently waiting for Drake to announce his newest album. Speculations and rumours continued to build with the launch of ‘God’s Plan’, and his most recent inclusion of ‘Nice for What’. In addition, the artist has had a busy year, co-starring in Migos video for ‘Walk It Talk It’, as well as working with Fortnite, a popular video game. He even had time to collaborate with Jordan Brand and Adidas.
Drake took to his Instagram recently to announce the name and launch month of his newest venture. Coined, Scorpion, the album is expected to drop this June, a strategic move, kicking off the Northern Hemispheres summer season.
He even dropped a cryptic post, sharing a photo of bling – is it a clue of his next video? Is it new merch?
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208 Area Code Virtual Phone Number
208 is the necessary phone code for Boston and the whole of its wrapping districts. The confirmed phone region codes were passed on to the entirety of the 50 states in 1947. Idaho was the center express with two locale codes: 617 in the east and 413 in the west.
What is the code 208 relationship in your space?
The region code 208 is used to serve Boston and another solidifying district inside Idaho . It wires five regions: Suffolk County, Norfolk County, Essex County, and Plymouth County. Middlesex County is similarly covered. In addition, the space code serves Melrose, Randolph, Woburn as genuine metropolitan districts and affiliations.
Similarly 208 area code Idaho city serves within the united states.
What time area will be locale code 208 found?
area code it’s an area code telephone number of United States Country. Area code 208 serves the Boston locale. It is engineered in the Eastern Time Zone. The Eastern Time Zone, which is a piece of the time, is when in doubt, called the Easter Stand Time (or the Easter Daylight Time). The Eastern Time Zone Coordinated Universal Time offset is - 5 hours. The balance for the Coordinated Time Zone is - 4 hours. Therefore, it is a proportional period concerning states like Ohio, Vermont, and New Jersey.
How should you dial 208 numbers from a close-by code?
An indistinguishable design applies to calling district code 208, which is used for various calls. You ought to at first dial the country code ("1"), and sometime later, the area code (208) will be followed by the number that you wish to call. This area code is open from any spot in the United States and Idaho using the new 10-digit dialing structure. So, first, dial the district code, then the number you need to call.
Is the 208 area code a fake?
All inhabitants of Boston, and the entirety of the including regions, are served by space code 208. This code isn't fake. Delinquents are a familiar sight in Boston. This code is OK and makes the vital strides not to be reluctant to get calls. It would help if you were wary about what you say through the phone, as you might be cheated.

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Rest Apnea: Kinds, Typical Reasons, Risk Factors, Results on Health and wellness Aerflow Electric Anti Snoring Device Reviews
Just how to get rid of snoring problems in your home
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), more than 36 million Americans suffer from some type of rest apnea. People with rest apnea experience brief durations when breathing is temporarily stopped or reduced. This disruption to breathing can cause serious health problems, consisting of heart as well as lung illness. Aerflow Electric Anti Snoring Device Reviews
Quit snoring with these suggestions
Snoring is the sound of your airways partially or fully obstructing. It can be loud, however it likewise stops you from obtaining adequate oxygen.
Snoring is triggered by many elements, consisting of being overweight, smoking cigarettes, and also even sleeping on your back. But there are points you can do to quit it:
- Keep your mouth closed when you sleep. You may not know, yet snoring can result in different health and wellness concerns such as high blood pressure, heart disease as well as even diabetes mellitus. Mouth-breathing is typically harmless, yet it can create sleep problems. It can likewise make you most likely to get ill given that mouth-blying boosts the chance of creating respiratory system infections
- Rather than gamble with your health, attempt these alternatives to maintain your mouth closed while you rest. There are several simple points you can do to maintain your mouth shut while resting, consisting of eating gum prior to bedtime or using a mouthpiece that will aid keep your tongue down as well as away from the airway.
- Try preventing alcohol and also sleeping pills. Alcohol and sleeping pills can damage your snoring. Alcohol causes the cells in your throat to shrink and makes it more difficult for you to take a breath. In contrast, sleeping pills relax the muscles in your throat and also create you to snore more than typical.
- Do not eat before going to bed. The New England Journal of Medicine located that males who ate within two hours before bedtime were more likely to snore. They likewise kept in mind that this was not the situation for ladies.
- Sleep on your side with a cushion between your knees. The turbulence of air triggers snoring as it goes through the back of your throat. Sleeping on your side with a pillow between your knees can aid align your head and neck, reducing this turbulence as well as making it much easier to take a breath.
What is snoring
Snoring is not just a nuisance to the individual beside you. Snoring is an indicator that your breathing could be disrupted while you rest. An usual symptom of snoring is the sound of heavy breathing, which may be adhered to by loud noises of gasping, choking or snorting. Aerflow Electric Anti Snoring Device Reviews
The much more serious situations may trigger the individual’s neck to flex onward, so they regularly deal with against gravity to keep their air passage open.
One of the most usual causes for snoring are:.
- Excessive weight is just one of the considerable reasons for snoring because of the added weight lowering on the neck and throat.
- The most typical cause of snoring is excess weight in the neck and also face area. The more weight there is on the neck, the more most likely you are to snore.
- Alcohol usage before resting. There is a typical misconception that alcohol consumption alcohol before sleeping will assist a person rest more peacefully. Drinking too much can cause somebody to snore even more since alcohol loosens up the muscular tissues in the throat, which may lead to snoring.
- Usage of sedatives or sleeping tablets. Using sedatives or sleeping tablets is a common cause of snoring. These medicines can trigger the throat muscular tissues to unwind and tighten the airways, leading to snoring.
Dietary adjustments to make
The first thing that you must do is to try to drop weight. It is just one of one of the most reliable means to minimize snoring as well as improve your overall wellness.
Individuals who are overweight are more probable to have actually obstructed breathing throughout the evening, which can create rest apnea. This can be fixed by slimming down, so you must attempt your finest to lose as much weight as feasible.
If you are dealing with rest apnea or snoring, there are many adjustments that you can make in your diet regimen to aid boost your signs and symptoms:
- If you smoke, quit.
- Restriction alcohol usage to one beverage per day.
- Cut back on the fats as well as sugars in your diet and also raise your leafed environment-friendly veggies as well as fresh fruits intake.
Get the suitable rest apnea tool (CPAP, Mouth Piece, VitalSleep, Mouthpiece better than CPAP).
Rest apnea gadgets are made use of to deal with rest apnea. The person will usually stop breathing for at least 10 secs, as well as the time out itself is called an apnea occasion. Aerflow Electric Anti Snoring Device Reviews
A CPAP is the most usual treatment for sleep apnea. It works by providing air from a maker through a mask, which keeps the respiratory tract open throughout sleep. A mouthpiece is an additional device for treating rest apnea. Still, it does not utilize oxygen emitted from an equipment to maintain the air passage open during rest..
CPAP is one of the most preferred anti-snoring device, but some individuals have issues with utilizing CPAP. VitalSleep resolves these issues by being a mouthpiece that is more comfortable, less expensive, as well as a lot more portable than CPAP.
VitalSleep is an FDA removed oral device that gently holds your jaw forward to maintain your respiratory tract open. This helps to decrease snoring and also improve sleep quality. VitalSleep is better for those trying to find a choice to CPAP since it’s less expensive, much easier to make use of, as well as simple to travel with.
VitalSleep likewise can be found in three different dimensions so that you can find the right fit for you!
In summary, there are several treatment choices. A lot of efficient treatment programs consist of a combination of way of living changes as well as medicines. The body responds finest when you deal with the whole system, not simply the signs and symptoms. Intend you are suffering from sleep apnea or snoring issues. In that situation, you need to visit your physician to create a treatment strategy that benefits you. Aerflow Electric Anti Snoring Device Reviews
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Welcome to Box Art Brawl, where we pit different box art designs against each other to determine the ultimate winner. In this edition, we delve into the iconic Donkey Kong on the NES, a game that introduced the world to Mario. Prepare for a clash of unforgettable box art designs that captured the essence of this timeless classic.
The Iconic Box Art Designs
Explore the captivating box art designs that made Donkey Kong on NES unforgettable.
Donkey Kong on the NES is renowned for its memorable box art designs that have stood the test of time. Let’s dive into the different interpretations of this iconic game.
In North America, the box art showcases a close representation of the game with sprites of Mario and Donkey Kong, pink platforms, white ladders, and a black background. It’s a simple yet instantly recognizable design.
Meanwhile, Japan opted for a quirky illustration featuring Mario throwing a barrel at Donkey Kong, who is holding Pauline. This whimsical artwork captures the essence of the game’s charm.
Europe’s cover follows a similar illustration to Japan but includes additional information such as the game’s name and the hardware system. The overall composition is appealing and informative.
As a bonus, Donkey Kong Classics features box art that showcases Donkey Kong carrying both Donkey Kong Jr. and Jumpman, with Jumpman hitting Donkey Kong on the head with a hammer. It’s a delightful piece that captures the essence of the game.
The Legacy of Donkey Kong
Discover the lasting impact of Donkey Kong on the gaming industry.
Donkey Kong holds a special place in gaming history as one of the most iconic and influential games of all time. It introduced the world to Mario, who was known as Jumpman at the time.
With its innovative gameplay and memorable characters, Donkey Kong paved the way for future platformers and solidified Nintendo’s position as a leading game developer.
The success of Donkey Kong led to the creation of a franchise that continues to thrive to this day, with sequels, spin-offs, and even an animated TV series.
Its impact on popular culture is undeniable, with Donkey Kong becoming a beloved character recognized by people of all ages, even those who may not be avid gamers.
The Artistry of Box Art
Appreciate the artistry and creativity behind the box art designs of Donkey Kong on NES.
Box art plays a crucial role in capturing the essence of a game and enticing players to pick it up. The box art for Donkey Kong on NES showcases the talent and creativity of the artists involved.
Each design offers a unique interpretation of the game, from the pixel art sprites in North America to the whimsical illustration in Japan. These designs not only reflect the game’s content but also serve as visual representations of the gaming experience.
Box art is an art form in itself, with the power to evoke emotions, spark curiosity, and transport players into the world of the game before they even press start.
Donkey Kong’s box art designs are a testament to the artistry and craftsmanship that goes into creating visually captivating covers that leave a lasting impression.
The Nostalgia Factor
Indulge in nostalgia as we revisit the box art designs that adorned Donkey Kong on NES.
For many gamers, the box art of Donkey Kong on NES holds a special place in their hearts, evoking feelings of nostalgia and fond memories of their gaming experiences.
Seeing the familiar artwork instantly transports them back to a time when they first encountered the game, whether it was in arcades, on the Famicom, or through the NES port.
The box art serves as a visual time capsule, capturing the essence of a bygone era and reminding us of the joy and excitement we felt when playing Donkey Kong for the first time.
It’s a testament to the lasting impact of the game and its ability to leave a lasting impression on players, both young and old.


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This is my second ATC for my
April In Paris
Tuesday Trading Card Swap!
Here is the current list of participants:
Sylvia (Little Treasures)
Danielle (Miss Danielle Rene)
Jane (Aralia Jane)
Chris (Perfectly Printed)
Amy (The Crafty Book Nerd)
Laurel (Laurel's Quill)
Kelly (Dreaming Of Vintage)
Cynthia (Cynthia and Co.)
Please let me know if I have omitted your name.
ATCs are due in the mail in 2 weeks from today,
that's April 24th.
So there is still time to sign up.
enJOY Your Blessings,
Can't wait to see what ATC's others create. I am always amazed!!
Oh this is gorgeous Kimberly! I'll see if I can get some ATCs done for the April swap. I received such beautiful ATCs for the March swap! Thanks so much to you and all who participated! Marva
I am so excited. I have finished four little "art works", two to go. I hope everyone enjoys my first efforts, and look forward to getting yours!!! Laurel
Thank you Kim for the reminder. I have actually been working on mine and am very excited for this April in Paris swap. The last swap was fabulous. Blissful Creating...
Oh it looks beautiful, dear Kimberly,I love the macaroons,too ;-)
Hugs from Denmark
If I can squeeze in some free time. I'll be back to sign up.
Kimberly, I love your ATC! I wish I was in Paris this April. Have a great weekend. ~Marti
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The musical Charlie Girl
is presented at The Adephi Theatre, London, England, UK, Europe, during a run of over five years which includes 2,202 performances.
The musical Fiddler On The Roof
, starring Zero Mostel, is performed at The Majestic Theatre, Broadway
, New York City, USA. It will run continuously (but at three different theatres) until 1972 notching up 3,242 performances.
The rock musical Your Own Thing
is presented at The Orpheum Theatre, New York City, USA, during a run of 937 performances.
The musical comedy The Happy Time
is presented at The Broadway
, New York City, USA, during a run of 286 performances. The show features music by John Kander and lyrics by Fred Ebb.
Pop duo Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme are starring in the musical Golden Rainbow
, at The Shubert Theater in New York City, USA.
is playing during a three-week stint at The Flamingo Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
The stage musical Cabaret
is presented at The Palace Theatre, London, England, UK, Europe, during a run of 336 performances.
Eddie Floyd, Pigmeat Markham, J.J. Barnes, Pat Lewis, The Holidays, Ruby Andrews and Barbara Mercer play in the Memphis Sounds Show during a lengthy booking at The Riviera Theater, Detroit, Michigan, USA.
is playing during a week of cabaret at The Fiesta, Stockton, England, UK, Europe.
Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick And Tich play during a week in cabaret at Tito's, Cardiff, Wales, UK, Europe.
The Hello People
play during a one-week booking at The Chessmate, Detroit, Michigan, USA.
is playing during a five-night engagement at The Taft Hotel, New York City, USA.
The Paupers play during thirteen nights at The Electric Circus, New York City, USA.
And The All Stars play at Sands Night Club, Akron, Ohio, USA.
The Middle Earth
, London, England, UK, Europe.
Family, Picadilly Line, Attack, Doctor K's Blues Band and Pete Brown's Poetry Band play at
Traffic play at the Fillmore West
, San Francisco, California, USA.
The Lemon Tree appear on the BBC Radio Show Pop North
in the UK.
play at Whitla Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK, Europe.
play the first of four nights at the Whisky-A-Go-Go
, Los Angeles, California, USA, supported by Evergreen Blueshoes.
plays at The Folk Centre, Hammersmith, London, England, UK, Europe.
begin a brief tour of Italy, Europe, with dates in Rome, Milan and Turin.
CBS TV suspends free advertising for the Eastern Europe-based Radio Free Europe
, citing the fact that RFE did not make it clear that the station is at least partly funded by the CIA
. R.E.M.'s 1981 debut single, Radio Free Europe
, will be inspired by the station name, although its Michael Stipe-penned lyric is typically inscrutable.
And The Ram Jam Band play at The Skyline Ballroom, Hull, UK, Europe.
play at The Whisky-A-Go-Go, London, England, UK, Europe.
plays at The Folk Club, Hounslow, England, UK, Europe.
The Symbols play at The Locarno, Bristol, England, UK, Europe.
Skip Bifferty and The Klubs play at The Marquee Club
, Soho, London, England, UK, Europe.
The Gods play at The New Inn, Coventry, England, UK, Europe.
is playing at the Biltmore Theatre on Broadway
, New York City, USA, during a run of 1750 performances.
The controversial hippy musical,
The rock musical Hair
(which includes a scene with a fully nude cast) is presented during a run of 1,997 performances at the Shaftesbury Theatre, London, England, UK, Europe. The cast includes Marsha Hunt, Paul Nicholas, Sonja Kristina and Jimmy Winston.


The Origin mechanical watch is powered by your hand movement, and its intelligent features have been integrated its custom smart strap, so you can get longer battery life and amazing features like activity tracking, notifications and more.
The Origin is an innovative hybrid of classic timepiece and intelligent features. As we can see from the images, the analog watch sports a timeless rounded design, and its 316L stainless steel brushed case with polished bezel and fine genuine leather strap deliver fashionable and luxurious aesthetic style. Optional nylon strap adds stylish sport style to the analog watch.
The open-heart dial and see-through back cover show off Origin’s intricate self-winding mechanism for a unique visual effect. the complex Automatic mechanisms that keeps the watch infinitely wound as it is worn daily. The Origin does not need a battery for timekeeping.
As a mechanical watch, the Origin doesn’t need to be charged by a cable, and it’s powered by your hand’s movement, and a power reserve of 41 hours between wearings ensures it works normally even when you take down the Watch.
The mechanical watch comes with a Japanese mechanical automatic movement for accurate timekeeping, and with the help of its sweeping hands with a luminous layer and Lum-filled, diamond cut indexes at 3, 6, 9, and 12 o’clock position, the watch clearly shows the time anytime.
The intelligent features have been integrated in its smart watch band that wirelessly communicates with your smartphone via Bluetooth technology. By vibration alerts on your wrist, the smart watch band will let you know when notifications are coming, and different vibration intensity differentiate various notifications.
Moreover, you can reject incoming calls or control your music playback directly via Origin smart strap. It also tracks your daily activities as a activity tracker and acts as a Bluetooth tracker to find your phone, or you can also use your phones to locate your Origin smartwatch. Apart from these, the smart strap is powered by built-in rechargeable battery that offers up to 10 days of usage between charges.
Price and availability
The Origin has been available for preorder on Indiegogo. You can pledge $149 to preorder the mechanical watch with smart strap. It will be shipped in May 2017.


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Thanks to UConn's desire to host NCAA Tournament events, Caroline Doty, Kelly Faris and Heather Buck got to enjoy two extra games at Gampel Pavilion than many Huskies seniors have.
But the end officially came Monday night when the Huskies defeated...
| Jan 22, 2013
| 5:49 PM
On the night of the presidential inauguration, Geno Auriemma stood before the media contingent and evoked the spirit of Thomas Jefferson, a guy who knew how to run a team.
Auriemma's inspiration came from an epiphany he'd had at halftime of Monday's 79-...
| Mar 10, 2013
| 9:15 AM
Geno Auriemma said nothing was different about the plane ride home from South Bend, Ind., last week, nothing that would distinguish it from any other postgame flight.
"Every flight home, especially when it's late, is the same," Auriemma said. "The...
| Mar 12, 2013
| 8:50 PM
UConn's final possession may have been the worst in a big moment in the history of the program. Skylar Diggins stole the ball. Notre Dame stole UConn's heart. Again. Again. Again.
Yet it wasn't until the Notre Dame women gathered in a chorus line...
| Mar 16, 2013
| 7:37 AM
The opening moments of UConn's final possession during the Big East tournament championship game served to illustrate what's so polished, and so unfinished, about Breanna Stewart.
When Kelly Faris' pass to the right flank soared high and far, Stewart...
| Feb 27, 2013
| 5:31 AM
UConn sophomore Brianna Banks, who will have surgery on her injured right ACL on March 14, wishes circumstances could somehow be different.
"I wish I could play," Banks said. "And it is starting to get to me [that she cannot]."
Banks says she didn't...
| Feb 27, 2013
| 1:49 PM
As UConn prepares for games at South Florida and Notre Dame that will determine if the Huskies win the Big East regular season championship, Geno Auriemma knows he can hope for just one thing. He wants each player to maximize effort to the cause,...
| Mar 3, 2013
| 7:26 PM
It has come to Geno Auriemma's attention that Notre Dame coach Muffet McGraw may have his number.
In the most literal sense, she likely does. For instance, if the Hall of Fame coaches want to chat, their numbers are as close as their contact files....
| Mar 5, 2013
You say you want a defining stat? OK, we'll give you a big, fat, sweaty, disgusting defining stat. UConn turned the ball over 35 times.
"Incredibly unacceptable," Kelly Faris said Monday night at Purcell Pavilion after the No. 3 Huskies had fallen, in...
| Apr 18, 2013
| 4:27 PM
UConn officially unveiled its new logo, and addressed the largely negative reaction since it first became public earlier this month.
"I've gotten a lot of great e-mails from people who don't want things to change," said athletic director Warde Manuel....
| Mar 6, 2013
| 3:32 AM
There are times when all you need to do is look into the players' eyes.
After Monday's triple-overtime 96-87 loss to Notre Dame, in what essentially was the Big East's regular season championship game at Purcell Pavilion, the redness in the eyes of...


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Whether you are a Boise-native or passing through this beautiful city during the magical time of the year that is Treefort, you are sure to have heard of it by now. It may have been the colorful paintings courtesy of Dreyfus Art on many local business down town that caught your eye. It may have been the unique collection of Treefort apparel popping up across the city. We certainly did not miss the custom, vintage-inspired jackets made by Nana’s Collective (which sold out within 48-hours of hitting the shelves).
Though Treefort Music Fest provides entertainment of various forms—art, music, community and entertainment—there is one particular aspect of Treefort that resonates with us the most. And we’re sure you already know what that is. Foodfort. While the festivities of Treefort began yesterday and will continue to run through Sunday, Foodfort is an experience of its own. Think of it as a three-day celebration of food, a celebration of Boise’s best chefs and restaurants, and a celebration of our innate desire to food not just our bellies, but our soul.
We are on our way check out Street Eats, an evening of cuisine inspired by the night markets of Asia and South America. We are looking forward to getting a taste of menu items from local chef's of The Wylder, Madre Taqueria, Lime & A Coconut, Petite4, Camel’s Crossing, Zee's Rooftop Cafe, and Wild Root. Did we mention their would be cocktail pairings made by Buffalo Trace? And let's not forget dessert from the Boise owned and operated ice cream shop, The STIL.
Stay tuned for more on Treefort and Foodfort fest this weekend as we make our way downtown to check out the festivities.
For more information on Foodfort and what Treefort has to offer in the meantime, be sure to check out their website at https://www.treefortmusicfest.com. Don't forget to check out their app for event times and locations!


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Even as the uproar over Shiv Sena forcing the cancellation of Pakistani singer Gulam Ali's performance in Mumbai continues, Google has kept up its tradition of honoring legendary artistes. On his 67th birth anniversary today, Google paid a tribute to noted Pakistani singer Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan with one of its customary doodles.
The Google Doodle shows Khan sitting in a cross-legged position in front of a microphone, accompanied by musicians in the background — a typical seating arrangement followed by qawwali singers. Khan is shown singing with his left hand raised in the air, as if engrossed in a beautiful taan.
Noted for his songs such as Sanu ek pal chain na aawe and Kinna sonah tenu rab ne banaya among many others, Khan's music is greatly appreciated in Pakistan, India as well as abroad.
During the height of his fame, Khan also went on to release movie scores and albums in Europe, India, Japan, Pakistan, and the US.
Khan, who was born on October 13, 1948, passed away from a cardiac arrest in London in 1997, when he was just 48 years old.
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A Russian extreme sportsman famed for his record-breaking free-falling stunts has died in a base jumping accident in the Himalayas, expedition organisers in Nepal said Sunday.
Valery Rozov, 52, an acclaimed daredevil, was pursuing a ‘seven summits’ quest -- base jumping from the highest mountains on all seven continents.
He was jumping from Ama Dablam, a 6,812-metre (22,349-foot) mountain in the Everest region when the incident occurred.
‘He died while descending on Saturday,’ Mingma Gelu Sherpa, from Seven Summits Club that organised his expedition, told AFP.
‘We have sent helicopters and are trying hard to bring his body back.’
It is still unclear how the accident happened.
Rozov set a new world record in 2013 for the highest-ever base jump when he leapt from Changstse, a peak in the Everest massif towering at 7,220 metres in a specially-designed wingsuit.
He broke his own record three years later by jumping from a height of 7,700 metres on Mount Cho Oyu.
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Dripping Springs is booming, and not with starter homes. Home Depot and HEB don’t put new stores into an area without extensive market research and demographic studies. With major retailers moving into Dripping Springs, there is no doubt this suburb SW of Austin will be growing for years to come.
Dripping Springs OKs plan for major retail center
Source: Austin Business Journal
The city of Dripping Springs has approved a plan for a 55-acre shopping center that’s likely to include retailers HEB and The Home Depot. The project, which currently calls for more than 400,000 square feet of retail space, will be near the intersection of RR 12 and US 290 close to the center of town.
Last February, Dripping Springs received the first draft of a proposal for a planned development district from Austin developer Barshop & Oles. Since then, the developer and a committee representing the city have negotiated the specifics of the plan.
The city council on Tuesday approved the plan and will next discuss separate agreements related to the proposal on economic development, wastewater/utility management and property purchase or exchange. City Administrator Michelle Fischer says those items are on the agenda for next week’s council meeting.
Though less than 2,000 people currently reside within Dripping Springs, the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction includes another 20,000 residents and new building permits continue to rise, Fischer says. People in the area currently have to travel up to 15 miles to South Austin or Bee Caves to do most of their retail shopping, she says.
A spokesperson for San Antonio-based HEB says there is no existing timeline for opening a store in Dripping Springs. A representative of Barshop & Oles was not immediately available for comment.
Fischer says considering the wastewater infrastructure that would need to be put in place, the earliest the development could open is 2008.

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Apr 01 2023
Eight ensembles will present an evening of chamber music highlighting players from each section of the Orchestra. Enjoy the music of Brahms and Beethoven as well as lesser heard composers as Daniel Adams and Roger Waters.
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Fresh off EA Play’s 15-minutes presentation of Respawn Entertainment’s Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, we finally saw how our hero Cal Kestis will play, move and look as he took on the mission of freeing Wookiees that were part of the Resistance. There was plenty of action, platforming, and good old Force powers and lightsaber combat thrown in.
However, what was not apparent was that underneath it all, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order has more in common with the likes of Bloodborne and Dark Souls than one would expect. As Director Stig Asmussen put it in an interview with Gamespot, it all revolves around “thoughtful combat.”
“We certainly can’t be as punishing as Bloodborne because I think that we have to be fair to the fans and respect the fans of Star Wars. Those games are awesome, but we have a much wider audience. We love those parts of those games, so we have to figure out a way,” Asmussen said.
“We’re in the process of playtesting right now and thinking about how difficult the system [is]. I can’t really answer that question because it’s still something that like we’re trying. We have something that works and it works for a certain group, but we need to find a final solution,” he added.
With both a Force power bar and a block bar, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order encourages offence, with attacks restoring your Force power, and constant pressure can break your enemies’ guard. Of course, that can happen to you as well.
Like a more recent From Software game, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, there is also a parrying system in place. As Asmussen puts in, “the parry has a window that is somewhat tight, but I think a lot of people will get it. That’s also how you deflect shots, like blaster shots. If you just hold [the button down] Cal will bounce them in different directions, but you can reflect back to your enemy by hitting [parry].”
During the demo, it also appears that Kestis meditated at something akin to a bonfire, and it was a deliberate choice as a “save point. He goes in and he meditates. And in there you can also access your skill tree.”
When asked about the origins behind making it more action-oriented, Asmussen’s “background is melee action” certainly helped. And “before working on Star Wars we were working on a different game and it had basically the same pillars that we have in this game, which is thoughtful combat, agile exploration–you know, beyond human–and Metroidvania level design.
And that’s something that when we were working on this other game and we demoed it, people [at] EA saw it and said, there’s something in there that you could see easily see it turning into a Star Wars game.”
The promise of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is clear to see, and for fans of Star Wars, it could be amongst the best games ever to come out of the iconic movie franchise. All we need to do is wait till November 15 to live out our Jedi dreams.


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The year after, 1968, he launched the label Amalgamated with the help of Bunny Lee. The rock steady song »Hold Them« with Roy Shirley was to be his first hit. Lee Perry would later on leave Gibbs to form his own label - Upsetters. Joe Gibbs then started working with Winston »Niney« Holness - helping him mainting his spots on the top of the charts. During this period up to 1970 he would find great success with groups and artists such as The Pioneers, Errol Dunkley and Ken Parker.
He would also work with backing bands like Lynn Taitt and the Jets (who included the organist Ansel Collins, horns players Tommy McCook, Johnny »Dizzy« Moore, Bobby Ellis and Vin Gordon) and The Hippy Boys. With the advent of reggae he had an international success with the song »Love of the Common People« sung by Nicky Thomas (#9 in the UK charts in the summer of 1970). He also would record with artists like The Ethiopians, Delroy Wilson, and The Heptones. During this period he would also launch three new labels - Jogib, Shock, and Pressure Beat and also opened his New York Record Mart at 11 South Parade. He would also set up a business deal with Winston Edwards - with whom he (Gibbs) worked until he later would have to go out of business. In 1972 he moved his studio to 20 North Parade and started to work with the sound engineer Errol Thompson (who used to work at Randy's).
Niney had by this time gone off to work on his own productions. Gibbs and Errol Thompson would together be known as The Mighty Two. The studio band was the Professionals and this constellation would produce hundreds of singles including major hits such as »Money In My Pocket« by Dennis Brown, »Ah So We Stay« by Big Youth and »Eviction« by Black Uhuru. The Mighty Two together managed to produce over 100 Jamaican number one hits. The deejay Prince Far I worked under a period as the security guard for Gibbs studio. In 1975, Joe Gibbs set up his new 16-track studio and record pressing plant at 24 Retirement Crescent and continued to produce releasing the music on numerous labels (Crazy Joe, Reflections, Belmont, Town & Country).
He worked at this time successfully with artists such as Dennis Brown, Jacob Miller, Sylford Walker, The Mighty Diamonds, Gregory Isaacs, Prince Alla and Junior Byles. In 1973 Gibbs had released his first Dub album - Dub Serial - and it would take until 1975 when he launched his most successfull dub ventures with the title »African Dub All-Mighty«, the first part of several albums. In 1977 he released the album »Two Sevens Clash« with the little known group Culture. It proved to be one of his greatest successes as it hit large international and would be a major impact not only in reggae but also on punk artists such as the Clash. During these years he also worked with artists such as Marcia Aitken, Althea & Donna, John Holt, Barrington Levy, Cornell Campbell, Dean Fraser, Delroy Wilson, Beres Hammond, Ranking Joe, Prince Jazzbo, Prince Mohammed, Dillinger, Trinity, Prince Far I, Clint Eastwood, I-Roy and Kojak & Liza. In the early 80's Gibbs had a major international hit with J.C. Lodge's hit »Someone Loves You Honey«.
Gibbs however didn't pay any royalties to the song's writer, Charley Pride, who sued and won the case. Gibbs, who was unable to pay the settlement ordered by the court, went out of business. In 1993 he returned to the scene reissuing works from his catalogue on his son Carl's Rocky One label. He also teamed up with Errol Thompson to produce some new music. The 22nd of February, 2008, Joe Gibbs passed away from an heart attack Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply..
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Note to readers: this story features an exotic dancer and details of Santa’s life when he’s off-the-clock.
A lot of ink has been spilled describing the the “gig economy.” This sector – comprised of quasi-independent and sometimes short-term jobs – has been made famous by the rise of Uber and other tech-enabled businesses.
But this part of the economy is more than than ride sharing or local rock bands: in 2017, nearly a third of American workers engaged in the “gig” economy for some part of their income, according to the Federal Reserve.
On this episode of 90.5 WESA’s series Still Working, we take a look at four “gigs” and the western Pennsylvanians who work them. Jennie K. Snyder is an adjunct (part-time) faculty member and instructor of fine arts at the Community College of Allegheny County. Santa John Suhr makes Christmas an annual six-week “gig” at Downtown Pittsburgh’s Peoples Gas Holiday Market. Iris – we aren’t using her real name because she has concerns for her safety – has worked on and off as a stripper for six years. And Al Hastings performs his magic as Al Mazing some 250 times a year.


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Cadbury India Private Limited accused of corruption and misrepresentation of facts to avail area-based tax benefits in Baddi, Himachal Pradesh. Cadbury India conspired with Central Excise officials and availed excise benefits of about Rs. 241 crores for its manufacturing units of 5 Star and Gems in Himachal Pradesh.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed an FIR on Cadbury India Private Limited (now known as Mondelez Foods Private Limited) under Section 420 (forgery) of the Indian Penal Code and the Prevention of Corruption Act. An investigation by the CBI brought to light the conspiracy between Cadbury India and Central Excise officials during the period 2009 and 2011.
CBI has conducted raids at the premises of Cadbury India Ltd in Haryana and Himachal found out that Cadburys “paid bribes, misrepresented facts and manipulated records to fraudulently avail area-based exemption benefits (Central Excise and Income Tax) in Baddi, Himachal Pradesh, knowing fully well that they were not entitled to avail area-based tax exemption benefits”. Raids were also conducted at the residential and official premises of officials in the two states.
According to CBI, in 2007, the Cadbury’s had proposed to create a unit (for 5 Star and Gems) in Baddi to avail exemption from excise duty and income tax for additional 10 years. But CBI’s investigation had found out that Cadbury India expanded its existing unit build in 2005 manufacturing Bournvita instead of opening a new manufacturing unit.
In its statement, Mondelez India said, “In 2019, the company settled a potentially protracted litigation through the Sabka Vishwas (Legacy Dispute Resolution) Scheme, 2019 – an amnesty scheme introduced by the Indian government to settle tax litigation. This decision was made in the interest of putting an end to protracted litigation to enable us to focus on what we do best, growing our business in India. We are yet to receive any formal communication in the matter from the authorities.”