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Early one crisp evening I stroll alone from the patio of my cottage in South Africa's heartland of the Great Karoo into the surrounding scrubby bush. Purple mountains ring the horizon and fluffy clouds scud across the lavender arch of the sky. The air is pure and sweet.
A loud hiss stops me in my tracks. A large, beady-eyed tortoise is telling me to get out of the way. I know it's a leopard tortoise because of its attractive spotted back. I've read they can live up to 75 years. They are found throughout our African savannas, from Sudan to the southern Cape. What I didn't know is that they hiss loudly and can look quite intimidating – especially when they meet a stranger. I take a step back. Do tortoises bite? It gives me another glare before lumbering on its way.
I'm staying at Samara Private Game Reserve in the Great Karoo, a three-hour drive from Port Elizabeth on the way to Graaff-Reinet. Samara itself, at 28 000 hectares, is home to four of South Africa's eight vegetation biomes: Nama Karoo, subtropical thicket, grassland and savanna. These biomes harbour rare, indigenous game and critically endangered birds, including black wildebeest, mountain zebra, eland, blesbok, aardvark, black and white rhino, the Cape vulture and flocks of up to 400 of our national bird, the blue crane. And then there is one of South Africa's most iconic creatures and Samara's drawcard – the cheetah.
TRACKING THE GREAT CATS
Mark and Sarah Tompkins started Samara in 1997, as a passionate project to rehabilitate and conserve the biodiversity of the region. Before the family acquired this huge and spectacular area of the Great Karoo, cheetahs had last been seen there 150 years ago. The Tompkins reintroduced the big cats. Soon after, the story of Sibella the cheetah became world famous. Sibella was severely wounded by a steel trap and brought to Samara, where she was nursed back to health. She subsequently raised nine litters of cubs before she died last year. On a previous visit to the game reserve, we tracked the radio-collared Sibella and her cubs and found them obligingly lying by one of the rocky roads not far from the 260-year-old restored Karoo Lodge - the main lodge at Samara.
During my latest visit to Samara, we decided to seek out some of Sibella's cubs, now grown up. On this occasion, however, it takes a lot longer. I am joined by German neurosurgeon Linda and her husband Igor, my friend Coral, game ranger Gibson and tracker Mzi, who waves his radio transmitter above his head as we scour the bush for Sibella's progeny.
Eventually, we find one of Sibella's daughters dozing under a tree with her own four cubs.
Gibson parks the Land Rover and pulls out a small table where he prepares snacks and sundowners for all of us. We sip our drinks as we watch the five cheetahs and the sun begins to sink behind the seemingly limitless horizon. The shadows lengthen; the mountains etched against a reddening sky. The cats sit up, groom themselves, stretch, drink from a nearby puddle and begin to amble off when the mother spies a steenbok in the distance. The cheetahs crouch, quiver and watch their potential prey intently, but the wind is blowing in the wrong direction and the bokkie darts off into the bush.
Cheetahs at Samara Private Game Reserve. (City Press)
Samara is an ecological triumph. This once-neglected and overgrazed farmland stretches from the height of the Karoo mountain complex, part of the Great Escarpment, and down into the plains below. The Maputaland-Pondoland-Albany thicket is one of only 36 global biodiversity hot spots and ideally located in the middle of a chain of conservation areas, ranging from the Camdeboo National Park in the west to the Mountain Zebra National Park in the east. Slowly, this huge area is being rehabilitated and its long-gone wildlife denizens are returning to their home. Samara has played an important role in job creation for the region, and even has a sponsored Tracker Academy that trains unemployed, previously disadvantaged people. It gives them the opportunity to use their new skills as trackers at any of the game reserves in the region. Samara has its own volunteer programme that brings people of all ages and nationalities to the reserve.
During another trip into the bush, we drive almost vertically up a mountainside. We cling to our seats as our vehicle jolts and bumps over a dirt road littered with boulders and deep ruts. But the 45-minute, bone-shaking drive is worth it and we reach the mountaintop the reserve calls Samara Mara – a nod to the vast savannas of Kenya's Masai Mara National Reserve. Sweeping grasslands stretch away as far as the eye can see, dotted with Cape mountain zebra, black wildebeest, eland, oryx, fresh green grass and hundreds of wild flowers. Standing on a rocky outcrop, Mzi points to the great plains of Camdeboo unfolding 180km south to the horizon. A small herd of elephants has recently been introduced to Samara. They haven’t quite found their feet yet and hide away in the forest most of the day, only coming down to water in the middle of the night.
"They'll soon get used to visitors," Gibson says confidently. He was a ranger at Addo Elephant National Park before coming to Samara four years ago, so knows elephant behaviour well.
Samara Private Game Reserve bush. (City Press)
STAY IN COMFORT
Guests can stay at the 19th century Karoo Lodge with its wide verandas that overlook green lawns, where monkeys and baboons play and friendlier tortoises amble, or maybe in one of the three Karoo cottages hiding in the bush a short walk from the farmhouse. The staff are capable and friendly; the food superb. If you’re looking for total privacy, the luxurious five-star Manor House is an exclusive-use villa ideal for families and groups wanting to be alone.
After a memorable dinner of home-made soups, succulent Karoo lamb and decadent desserts, Linda, Igor, Coral and I sit on the spacious wraparound verandah so typical of Karoo architecture. A new moon rises, the wind rattles softly around the windows and Venus blazes in the sky opposite. A Cape eagle-owl with glowing yellow eyes flies into one of the big trees opposite. It hoots softly.
"Welcome back," it seems to call. And judging by the number of guests who return again and again to this breathtaking wilderness, it's a familiar cry.
Samara Private Game Reserve luxury bedroom. (City Press)
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The Olympics are a rare chance for countries to come together in the spirit of international goodwill and allow their finest athletes to compete on a world stage. And, as such, they're a great target for terrorists. It’s no secret that these Olympics are being held in a region, the Caucasus, associated with quite a bit of historical trauma and present-day unrest. And so experts have spent countless hours combing the websites of terrorist organizations, reading fatwas, and watching videos in an attempt to find clues about potential attacks.
The foremost expert on Islamist terrorism in Russia is Gordon Hahn, who pays particular attention to the Caucasus. In his paper “The Caucasus Emirate Mujahedin Threat to the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics,” he focuses on the Caucasus Emirate, the terrorist group believed to be most likely to strike at the Olympics. They are a sort of Caucasus version of al Qaeda, and they're probably best known in the West as the group that trained Boston Marathon bomber Tamerlan Tsarnaev.
Hahn outlines the three types of attack that are most likely to occur, or that are of greatest concern in Sochi—a hotel strike, a suicide bombing, and the use of chemical weapons. The hotel attack he describes is essentially an expanded version of the 2008 hotel attack in Mumbai, India. That attack was actually 12 attacks carried out over the course of four days, including the three-day takeover of a hotel. Overall, 164 people were killed, and more than 300 were wounded.
A potential repeat of the Mumbai attacks would require a lot of weapons. And in May 2013, Russian security forces found them. They raided several weapons caches in Abkhazia (while formally a territory in the Republic of Georgia, it is now effectively part of Russia) and found a veritable arsenal, including: “two anti-tank rocket launchers, three shoulder-fired ground-to-air missiles, a mortar with 36 ordinances, a flame thrower, 29 rocket-propelled grenade launchers, 15 anti-tank and anti-infantry mines, 39 grenades, two machine guns, a sniper’s rifle, and 12 improvised explosive devices, among others.” The Russian security forces claimed that these weapons were to be used in terror attacks in Sochi. Regardless, the sheer amount of weaponry seized is evidence that its owners weren’t thinking small.
The second type of attack concerning experts is a time-tested favorite: suicide bombing, the poor man’s cruise missile. All of the construction work leading up to the Olympics forced Russia to import thousands of workers from all over the region—and any one of them could be a suicide bomber in waiting. Moreover, a branch of the Caucasus Emirate specializes in recruiting ethnic Russians as suicide bombers. Police in Russia (like police everywhere) have been known to profile suspects based on race and ethnicity, and ethnic Russians tend to attract less attention.
In 2004, terrorists from the Caucasus attacked and seized a school, holding more than 1,000 people hostage. The terrorists reportedly used weapons hidden in the school earlier by conspirators posing as repairmen. Again, the construction no doubt offered many opportunities to employ a similar tactic.
Third, there are chemical weapons. Recently issued fatwas, which are used by terrorist groups to set and announce policy, lifted a self-imposed moratorium on targeting civilians and the use of WMDs. Since fighters from the Caucasus Emirate have been fighting with great distinction in Syria, it's theoretically possible that the organization has been able to lay claim to chemical weapons seized from Syrian government stockpiles. In truth, chemical weapons aren’t particularly easy to use in an effective way. Nevertheless, floating, creeping death is hard to beat as a weapon of terror.
Finally, Hahn notes that the focus on Sochi might just be the mother of all diversions. With Russian attention on the Olympics, jihadist groups might use the opportunity to strike Moscow or St. Petersburg, or to assassinate high-ranking officials. But regardless of the outcome, the activities and statements of various jihadi groups—particularly the Caucasus Emirate—over the last few years indicate that athletes haven't been the only ones working hard for the opportunity to bask in the Olympic spotlight.

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Gesproken Taal: Engels
Genre(s): Komedie, Familie, Muziek
Regisseur(s): Peter Harris, Philip Casson
Kermit the Frog is the manager of a cabaret-style theatre house, which invariably has more drama behind the stage than on it. He has to contend with wannabe-comedian bears, the smothering advances of Miss Piggy, crabby regular theatre patrons, homicidal chefs, livestock, not to mention making the weekly guest star feel welcome.

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2012 Volume 53 Issue 5 Pages 985-990
The Sukpo Zinc Refinery of Young Poong Cooperation (YPC) has recovered zinc and lead from zinc residue by using top submerged lance (TSL) technology since 2007. This recycling operation, named the “TSL Plant”, was designed to operate 2 furnaces each equipped with one top submerged lance. The operation performance shows good metal recoveries. The plant is currently measuring oxygen pressure in its slag bath to respond to the varying slag bath conditions instantly. This paper describes the behaviors of lead and zinc acquired by determining the oxygen pressure in the slag bath and the results of measurements are compared with those of the thermodynamic calculations.

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A relentless war waged on women and children
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The harrowing gender-based violence statics paints a bleak picture of a country at war with it most vulnerable citizens.
Each year South Africa observes 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children, the global campaign. But activists have called for less talk and more action.
Last week national Police Minister Bheki Cele, released the latest crime statistics for July and September, which included 9556 rapes cases, a 7 percent increase from the previous statistics and 13 000 cases of domestic violence.
Provincial figures show in the first nine months of the year, 125 children have been murdered.
Two years ago President Cyril Ramaphosa promised R1.1 billion would be used in the fight against gender-based violence and femicide.
But gender-based activists want to know what exactly has happened to this money.
Lucinda Evans, founding member of the project Philisa Abafazi Bethu Women Centre, says this was one of the many reasons why she has little faith in the countries number one citizen.
“Ask the president what happened to the money? How many organisations on the Cape Flats benefited from this fund?”
She says justice is slow for many murdered woman like the trial of 19-year-old Jesse Hess which has been postponed to next year. The UWC student was killed in 2019.
She says people must ask the president why “we as women still have to look for our own perpetrators, while we are paying his salary with our tax”.
“Ask him why we still only have 16 days of activism against GBV when we need it for 365 days.”
Evans exclusively tells the Weekend Argus that she has tried to report about a situation she personally has found herself in.
“I’ve been getting creepy calls late at night from a number I didn't know. This person would just breathe and say nothing. This went on for a month until I went to the police station. But I was told that they couldn't do anything because I only have a number and no location.
“I then decided to do my own investigation and tracked him down. I found that this guy has been targeting women who work with GBV prevention.
“This is why I want to also challenge the president to come and sit down, talk to me, account to me, why are we still struggling?”
Evans says the president must prioritise the true pandemic of the country.
“He has far less control on the GBV pandemic; he uses GBV as a political ping pong when this is our reality here.
“He is the secondary alleged perpetrator of the atrocities to women happening in this country.”
Fellow activist Bronwyn Litkie, founder of SA Women Fight Back, shares Evan’s sentiments. She says these campaigns mean little to the woman who will die at the hands of her partner tonight.
“Every16 days, everyone wears black, the government quotes statistics and talks about how they going to change GBV, yet we don't see any change.
She said the GBV fund was created and promises were made. “We all sent in our forms, we all got a response saying they will get back to us, we have heard nothing more. Petitions that we sent two years ago asking President Ramaphosa to stick to the promises he made, we got zero response.”
Litkie says that women are tired of the government using the 16 Days of Activism campaign to say that they are working on the scourge, when the job to protect women and children is a 365 day job.
“The truth is, we honestly need all the help we can get, but we just never receive it ... unfortunately.”
Advocate Bernadine Bachar, director at the Saartjie Baartman Centre for Women and Children and chairperson of the Western Cape Women’s Shelter Movement, agrees with her colleagues and says unfortunately not much has changed for women and girls in South Africa when it comes to being subjected to violence.
Bachar, who is also the executive committee member for the National Shelter Movement, says the plight has actually worsened.
In his weekly blog From the Desk of the President, President Cyril Ramaphosa has admitted that the statistics are shameful. “We are in the grip of a relentless war being waged on women and children that, despite our best efforts, shows no signs of abating.
He has said violence perpetrated by men against women is the second pandemic that the country must confront, and “like the Covid-19 pandemic it can be overcome if we all work together”.
He has said since the launch of the National Strategic Plan to Combat Gender-based Violence and Femicide (NSP) in 2020, there have been a several interventions to respond to GBV.
This includes legislative reform, support to survivors through the provision of evidence kits at police stations and psycho-social services, the establishment of a GBVF Fund and supporting the network of Thuthuzela and Khuseleka care centres.
He says SAPS is making progress in reducing the significant backlogs in DNA analysis, which is crucial to securing justice for survivors of sex crimes. The SAPS also operates 134 GBV desks at police stations around the country and is in the process of establishing more.
“Every year when November comes around, we make pledges to end violence against women and children. We take part in marches, attend mass mobilisation events, and wear regalia emblazoned with powerful slogans like “Sekwanele: Enough is Enough”...
“But what we have observed over the years is that most of those who take part in the 16 Days of Activism are women and children, those most affected by and concerned about GBV. This needs to change.
“Gender-based violence is, after all, a problem of male violence ... it should be men taking the lead in speaking out and reporting gender-based violence, in raising awareness, in peer education and in prevention efforts.
“The time for talking about GBV is over – we need to move to action and accountability,” he writes.

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How Does Discharge Look During Pregnancy
Most pregnant women wonder how discharge will change during their pregnancy. Many women experience an increase in discharge, which is often thick and white. This is due to the increase in estrogen levels and the body’s natural defense against bacteria.
Discharge during pregnancy is generally normal, but if it becomes foul-smelling, itchy, or causes burning, it may be a sign of an infection and you should see your doctor. Other signs of infection include fever, cramps, and nausea.
It is important to keep your genital area clean and dry, especially during pregnancy. Wipe from front to back after using the toilet, and avoid using harsh soaps or scented products. If you are experiencing a lot of discharge, you may want to wear a panty liner.
If you have any questions or concerns about discharge during pregnancy, be sure to talk to your doctor.
A White Discharge During Early Pregnancy
If you are pregnant, you may notice a white discharge. This is normal and is called leukorrhea. Leukorrhea is just a fancy word for the mucus that your body produces to keep the vagina healthy. It can be thick or thin, and may have a slightly unpleasant odor.
Leukorrhea is caused by the increase in estrogen levels during pregnancy. It is important to keep the vagina clean and dry, so you may want to use a panty liner. If the discharge becomes thick and yellow or green, or if you have a burning sensation when you pee, you may have a vaginal infection and should see your doctor.
Most cases of leukorrhea are nothing to worry about, but it is always a good idea to check with your doctor if you have any concerns.
Does Pregnancy Cause Vaginal Discharge
There is a lot of misinformation out there about vaginal discharge, and one of the most common myths is that pregnancy causes vaginal discharge. This is not actually true – pregnancy does not cause vaginal discharge, but rather changes in the discharge can be a sign of pregnancy.
Vaginal discharge is a naturally occurring substance that is produced by the body in order to keep the vagina clean and lubricated. The amount and type of discharge can vary from woman to woman, and can also change throughout the menstrual cycle.
During pregnancy, the body undergoes many changes, and the discharge is one of them. The discharge may become thicker and more cloudy, and may also have a stronger smell. This is all normal and is a sign that the body is doing its job of preparing for labor and delivery.
If you are concerned about the amount or type of discharge you are experiencing, or if you have any other symptoms, be sure to consult with your doctor.
When Does The Brown Discharge Stop During Pregnancy
The brown discharge during pregnancy is usually the result of the normal changes in the cervical mucus. It is not usually cause for alarm, but if it continues for more than a couple of weeks or if it is accompanied by other symptoms, then you should speak to your doctor.
During pregnancy, the body goes through many changes. One of these changes is the increase in the production of cervical mucus. This mucus is produced in order to help keep the vagina and the cervix moist and to protect them from infection. The mucus is also thick and sticky, which is why it often appears brown or yellow in color.
The brown discharge during pregnancy is usually nothing to worry about. However, if it continues for more than a couple of weeks or if it is accompanied by other symptoms, such as vaginal bleeding or pain, then you should speak to your doctor.
Is Increased White Discharge A Sign Of Pregnancy
There is no one answer to this question since every woman’s body is different. However, an increase in the amount of white discharge that you experience could be a sign that you are pregnant. This is because the increase in discharge is caused by the increase in the production of estrogen, which is one of the hormones that increases during pregnancy.
If you are experiencing an increase in discharge and you are trying to conceive, you may want to take a home pregnancy test to confirm whether or not you are pregnant. If you are not trying to conceive, and you are experiencing an increase in discharge, you may want to consult with your doctor to determine if there is another cause for the increase.
Welcome to my fertility blog. This is a space where I will be sharing my experiences as I navigate through the world of fertility treatments, as well as provide information and resources about fertility and pregnancy.

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Alfred Matthew Yankovic, better known while the musician, songwriter, singer, satirist, comedian, manufacturer, and you may manager “Strange Al” Yankovic seems great for their decades (they are a veggie whom will not drink or smoke). He’s become consistently recording musical since the 1979. During that time, Yankovic put out 14 studio albums, a couple EPs, almost fifty men and women, and one 50 musical videos to match. A few of their musical are originals, nevertheless the Prince of Parodies is unquestionably best-known getting lampooning most other musicians. Even if simply due to the second set of sounds, selecting ideal isn’t any effortless task, however, we’re just the oddballs to play they. Here are the 25 greatest “Strange Al” Yankovic parody audio.
A bit appropriate because of the musician, “Weird Al” Yankovic’s first unmarried, “ My personal Bologna ,” are filed within the a men’s room bathroom, because this try truly the only area offered to a student disc jockey at Cal Poly inside the 1979. Nevertheless, Yankovic’s ode to help you Oscar Mayer and you may parody of the Knack’s “My personal Sharona” try a huge hit towards Dr. Demento reveal. This triumph, including a chance encounter on Knack’s Doug Fieger, won Al a tracking manage Capitol Info and perform draw the beginning of their 40-season occupation.
“ Another Tours the Shuttle ” is recorded for the a real facility (live, inside the Dr. Demento’s booth, becoming perfect) but that does not mean it’s a leading-high quality recording. They has Al cranking aside to the his accordion while you are drummer Jon “Bermuda” Schwartz, exactly who Yankovic had randomly fulfilled regarding hallway minutes ahead of tape, fucks aside an overcome into accordion’s circumstances. Brand new words you to definitely turn Queen’s “Someone else Bites the Dust” towards a beneficial ditty regarding the are swept up toward a packed coach was in fact both hilarious and relateable, and you can a great 22-year-old Al almost damaged the fresh Sensuous a hundred for the first time.
Odd Al’s “I love Lucy”-themed track, “ Ricky ” (a beneficial spoof regarding “Mickey” by Toni Basil), wasn’t just his first stretch on the Beautiful a hundred, it has also been 1st televised songs movies. Brand new No. 63 track appeared Yankovic once the Desi Arnaz’s Ricky Ricardo profile – sans servings and you can ‘stache – as Al do his most useful Cuban accent when you are vocal out of Ricky’s attitude. not, it’s legendary sound celebrity Tress MacNeille just who takes the new song and black-and-white clips together place-to the impersonation out of Lucille Baseball.
Discover consent to have his next single (and you may next regarding the eating), “ I love Rugged Roadway ,” Unusual Al don’t have to inquire Joan Jett, new artist recognized for “I love Rock ‘n’ Move” but alternatively a person in The newest Arrows, exactly who to begin with filed new track inside the 1975. This might be known whilst are The latest Arrows’ Jake Hooker just who put Yankovic in order to well known beginner guitarist and you may music producer Rick Derringer, exactly who ended up creating Al’s very first half a dozen records – plus their ode to help you rocky road ice-cream. The fresh new tune almost cracked the new Beautiful a hundred, reaching No. 106.
Upon their 1984 release, “ Consume They ” turned into Unusual Al’s biggest hit by far. Integrated toward his second facility record album, “In the step 3-D,” the fresh parody contained numerous foolish music and you can lyrics about seeking to feed a particular eater but was an expert-category of replica from Michael Jackson’s “Overcome It” one to appeared Rick Derringer toward drums solo. Complimentary which meticulousness, the music films to possess “Eat It” are a try-for-shot remake out of Jackson’s brand new you to definitely added particular slapstick but actually put a few of the same dancers. “Eat It” strike Zero. several towards the Billboard Beautiful one hundred, try formal Silver and won Yankovic 1st Grammy to possess Top Comedy Results.

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Digital TV News: Google Assistant
TDS introduces live, streaming TV product
Jan 13, 2021 – TDS Telecom has unveiled TDS TV+, a TV product that offers live TV, On Demand and streaming services like Netflix. TDS TV+ allows customers to search, schedule, record and watch their favorite programs in one place.
News categories: TDS Telecom, Shane West, Digital TV, IPTV, Set Top Box, USA
Roku TV no. 1 Smart TV OS in the U.S. and Canada
Jan 8, 2021 – Roku (Nasdaq: ROKU) has announced that Roku OS was the No. 1 smart TV OS sold in the U.S. and Canada. Roku TV had 38% market share in the US and 31% in Canada, based on data from January 5 to December 26, 2020.
News categories: Roku, Mustafa Ozgen, Canada, CES2021, Digital TV, Market Research, Middleware, OTT, Smart TV, USA
Sony announces BRAVIA TVs with 'Cognitive Processor XR'
Jan 7, 2021 – Sony has announced the world's first cognitive intelligence TVs. Powered by its Cognitive Processor XR, picture elements are adjusted to their best final outcome, so everything is synchronized and lifelike.
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KONKA enters North American smart home market
Dec 21, 2020 – KONKA has announced that it will enter the smart home market with the debut of its KONKASmart line-up at Digital CES. The KONKASmart product lineup will be available in North America beginning in Spring 2021.
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MediaKind launches Mediaroom Play UX for Android TV STBs
Dec 16, 2020 – MediaKind has announced the launch of Mediaroom Play, a software client for STBs powered by Android TV. The pre-integrated solution is built on CommScope’s VIP7802 box, and includes support for multiple streaming apps.
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Verizon releases updated Stream TV box
Nov 17, 2020 – Verizon has announced its next-gen Stream TV, an Android TV-powered streaming device that finds the best on-demand entertainment. Verizon plans to deliver the same simplified experience to the original Stream TV with an updated user interface.
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Roku OS 9.4 brings support for Apple AirPlay 2 and HomeKit
Nov 11, 2020 – Roku (NASDAQ: ROKU) has announced that, with the release of Roku OS 9.4, Apple AirPlay 2 and HomeKit support is now available on select 4K Roku devices, including the Roku Ultra, Roku Streambar, Roku Smart Soundbar, Roku Streaming Stick+, and Roku Premiere.
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T-Mobile USA launches TV bundles and Android TV STB
Oct 27, 2020 – T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) has unveiled the company’s latest Un-carrier move, three distinct streaming services — TVision LIVE, VIBE and CHANNELS — and the TVision HUB, a streaming device, available nationwide on November 1.
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Sep 15, 2020 – 3 Screen Solutions (3SS) has announced that Proximus Pickx, an IPTV+OTT TV offering from Belgium's Proximus, has gone live on an Android TV Operator Tier STB. The service replaces Proximus’ legacy AOSP-based TV offering.
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Good morning, friends! We're continuing our fabulous Release Party and ALL of the new Taylored Expressions products are now available in the Fresh Out of the Oven Department. AND be sure to check the TE Current Specials page!
Today I'm showing off an amazing little set called Sunny Days. Nancy McKinney has illustrated this petite set for the Whimsical Wishes line and it's packed full of fun little sentiments, images, and dies. I used all of the dies in the set to create this cute scene for my Desktop Calendar.
I hand cut the grassy hills and then inked the edges with Memento Bamboo Leaves Ink and also added a little Grass Border. All the dies take center stage here and it's such a fun and easy way to dress up a calendar page.
The rest of the Baker's Dozen have amazing projects for you to see this morning, so be sure to hop on over and see:
- Charmaine Ikach
- Jen Shults
- Jodi Collins
- Kerri Michaud - our fabulous guest designer
- Melody Rupple
- Regina Mangum
- Sankari Wegman
- Shannon White
- Shelly Mercado
- Stephanie Kraft
- Taylor VanBruggen
- Wanda Guess
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paper: choice snow white (te), sno cone (mft), gumdrop green (mft), wild cherry (mft), orange fizz (mft), banana split (mft), blue raspberry (mft), grape jelly (mft)
ink: memento bamboo leaves
accessories: desktop calendar case (te), desktop calendar inserts (te), grass border die (te), sunny days dies (te), foam tape

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When You Comin' Back, Red Ryder?
October 08, 2016
02:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Repeats: Daily until Oct, 09 2016
Todd Theatre (in Todd Union), River Campus
by Mark Medoff
The UR International Theatre Program opens its 2016-2017 with Mark Medoff's, Obie Award-winning drama, When You Comin' Back, Red Ryder? When a small, sleepy New Mexico diner is visited by a fugitive couple on the run, locals and visitors have their lives upended and their dreams and inner desires confronted. Tense and gripping, "Red Ryder" explores the myths of American manhood and heroism with brutality, humor, and nail-biting suspense. Recommended for adult audiences only.
Directed by Nigel Maister
Set & Costume Design by Marsha Ginsberg
Lighting Design by Thomas Dunn
Sound Design and Original Music by Obadiah Eaves
Fight Direction by J. David Brimmer
Tickets are $15 for the General Public; $12 for Seniors (65+); $12 for UR staff, faculty & alumni; and $8 for UR students.
Please Note: This season’s curtain times have been shifted one hour earlier to 7pm (evenings) and 2pm (matinees)
For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit our website: www.rochester.edu/theatre
Box Office telephone: (585) 275-4088


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No More Financial Crashes
Recent financial crashes and instability has inspired this one on us. Just a way to manifest our wishes of having a more stable, fair and humanitarian global economy. Business man and financial speculators walking at the edge of crack are making this world a roulette. Let's make a better world, art, love and knowledge, no more ratraces. Under creative commons 3.0 attribution license. Enjoy and share your point of view.
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The National Health Service Act 2006 (the 2006 Act) consolidated all previous legislation pertaining to provider organisations into a single Act and remains the pivotal piece of legislation for provider organisations. Schedule 7 of the 2006 Act as amended by the Health and Social Care Act 2012 sets out what must be in the constitution of NHS foundation trusts. Schedule 4 of the 2006 Act sets out certain governance arrangements for NHS trusts. Although parts of the Health and Social Care Act 2012 have not been commenced or have been commenced but never implemented, it does contain significant provision affecting provider organisations, particularly Chapter 3 of the 2012 Act dealing with licensing and Part 4 of the Act dealing with foundation trusts and NHS trusts.
The Health and Social Care Act 2008 established Care Quality Commission (CQC) and made a requirement for all providers of health and social care to register. The Care Act 2014 made fundamental changes to the way in which CQC operates and inspects as well as placing new duties to meet fundamental standards on NHS provider organisations.
The degree to which parts of the Companies Act 2006 applies to the NHS has been subject to much debate. However, Chapter 2 of the Companies Act, dealing with the duties of directors is relevant to NHS directors. Much of that section is derived from common law and as such is relevant to all directors irrespective of which sector they work in.


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Dell XPS 13 9310 Laptop
Dell XPS 13 9310 is a powerful laptop equipped with the latest 10th Gen Intel Core processors and sleek aluminum body. Dell uses ultra-narrow bezels to maximize the display area without increasing the laptop’s physical size. It is extremely lightweight, durable and capable of withstanding everyday use. This Windows 10 laptop provides ample storage and memory for smooth multitasking, multimedia creation and other productivity tasks.
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- New: $1,249.99
- Second: $799.99
|Processor||Intel Core i7-1165G7|
|Graphics||Intel Iris Xe Graphics|
|Memory||16 GB LPDDR4x-4267MHz|
|Storage||512 GB M.2 PCIe NVMe|
|Display||13.4″ FHD InfinityEdge|
|Battery||Up to 22 Hours Battery Time|
|Dimension||30 cm x 20 cm x 1.73 cm|
MacBook Pro 16 inch
The MacBook Pro 16 inch features a 16 inch Retina display and superior performance for all types of tasks. The laptop is powered by Intel Core i5, i7 or i9 processors, and has the AMD Radeon Pro 5300M for graphics. It is equipped with a Force Touch trackpad, Touch Bar, and Magic Keyboard. It also has Thunderbolt 3 ports, and the improved audio includes six speakers with dynamic range. With macOS Big Sur, the MacBook Pro 16 inch is a powerful workstation for the most demanding tasks.
The laptop sports a sleek and slim design with a subtle apple logo adorned with a single LED backlit. It has good build quality with an aluminium unibody with precision finish. The device has excellent battery life, and its quad-core processors provide enough power for everyday tasks. The integrated audio system is one of the bests in its class, and the ports and connectors are well thought out. The laptop also supports up to four displays for multitasking.
- New: $2,399
- Second: $1,799
|Display||16-inch Retina display with True Tone|
|Processor||9th-generation 6-core Intel Core i7 processor|
Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon
The Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon is an ultrathin, lightweight laptop built for performance. It features a 14-inch display with a high-resolution full HD IPS panel and weighs only 1.13 kg. It is powered by an 8th-generation Intel Core i7 processor and has 8 GB of RAM for multitasking. It has 256 GB of SSD storage and comes with Windows 10 Pro preloaded.
The Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon has a premium design with a carbon fiber top cover and a durable aluminum bottom. It is designed to withstand drops and shocks and to provide MIL-STD-810G certification for durability. The laptop has an in-built fingerprint reader for added security and a number of ports, including two Thunderbolt 3 ports, a USB 3.1 Type-C port, USB 3.1 Type-A ports, HDMI ports, and a headphone jack. It also has a 4-cell battery for longer battery life.
- New: $1,750
- Second: $1,200
|Model||Thinkpad X1 Carbon|
|Processor||Intel 10th Generation i5-10210U|
|RAM||8 GB LPDDR3 SDRAM|
|Storage||256 GB M.2 SSD PCIe|
|Graphics||Intel UHD Graphics 620|
|Display||quad-HD (2560 x 1440) resolution|
|Battery Life||Up to 10 hours|
Razer Blade 15 Advanced
The world’s smallest 15.6-inch gaming laptop, Razer Blade 15 Advanced sets the new standard for gaming laptops. It combines legendary Razer craftsmanship, brute strength, and unprecedented performance within a sophisticated and sleek aluminum chassis. With up to NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 2080 graphics, the Razer Blade 15 Advanced is the ultimate balance of power and portability.
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|Processor||8th Gen Intel Core i7-8750H 6 core processor|
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Acer Swift 5 Laptop
The Acer Swift 5 laptop is a lightweight laptop that delivers on-the-go performance with astonishing power and superior portability. Loaded with Intel Core i7 processors, the Swift 5 allows you to multitask with ease and get more done in less time. This laptop also offers a stunning 15.6″ high-definition display that brings out vivid colors in movies, games, and photos. The integrated Windows 10 operating system provides access to a huge variety of apps, including the Microsoft Office Suite.
The Swift 5 also offers multiple connectivity options, including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and USB 3.0. Its long-lasting battery means you can keep on working while on the move. It also has a convenient port for connecting to a docking station or projector. Further, its backlit keyboard makes it easy to work in dark or dimly lit environments. Here are some of the features that make the Acer Swift 5 one of the best laptops available:
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- New: $799
- Second: $699
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|Processor||8th Generation Intel Core i7-8565U processor|
|Memory||16 GB DDR4 RAM|
|Display||15.6-inch Full HD Display (1920 x 1080)|
|Graphics||NVIDIA GeForce MX250 2GB|
|Battery Life||Up to 14 hours|
HP Specter x360
HP Specter x360 is a laptop produced by HP, Inc., the world’s largest PC vendor. It is part of the HP Specter series of high-end PCs and features a thin and lightweight design. The laptop is designed to be convertible, with flexible hinges that allow it to be used in laptop, tent, and tablet modes. Its dual display also provides a unique visual experience, with a sharp 1080p display on one side, and a 4K UHD touchscreen display on the other.
The HP Specter x360’s slim and trendy design is complimented by an impressive set of features. It features an 8th generation Intel Core i7 processor, up to 32GB of memory, and up to 1TB of storage. It also offers fast charging, with a battery life of up to 13.5 hours on a single charge. It includes a number of ports, including two USB 3.1 Type-C ports, two USB 3.1 ports, and a microSD card reader. It also includes Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0 for improved wireless performance.
- New: $1,349.00
- Second: $899.59
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|Graphics||Intel® UHD Graphics 620|
|Battery||4-cell, 62 Wh Li-ion|
|Power Supply||45 W USB Type-C™ power adapter|
Microsoft Surface Pro 7
The Microsoft Surface Pro 7 is a flagship laptop released by Microsoft in October 2019. It is the seventh generation of the Surface Pro line and comes equipped with a 10th generation Intel Core processor. The Surface Pro 7 features a larger screen than its predecessor and has a sleek design with thin bezels. It also offers long battery life, a port selection, and a built-in stand.
The main highlight of the Microsoft Surface Pro 7 is its portability and versatility. It weighs just 1.7 pounds and can be easily carried around in a bag or backpack. The device has a 12.3 inch, 2736×1824 pixel display, making it ideal for both work and play. The built-in stand allows users to view the display at any angle, from 0 to 165 degrees. The Surface Pro 7 also offers support for the Surface Pen, allowing you to draw, doodle, and take notes on the device.
- New: $799 USD
- Second: $699 USD
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|Display||12.3″ PixelSense Display (2736 x 1824)|
|Processor||Intel Core 10th Gen i3, i5, i7|
|Memory||4, 8 or 16GB LPDDR4x RAM|
|Storage||128, 256, or 512GB SSD RAM|
|Keyboard||Full-size, backlit keyboard with 1.3 mm of key travel|
ASUS ZenBook 14
The ASUS ZenBook 14 is a lightweight laptop featuring a slim and elegant design. The laptop measures at only 15.9mm thick and weighs just 1.14kg. It also features a beautiful NanoEdge display with a slim bezel that is just 7.6mm wide. Additionally, the laptop also features the ASUS ErgoLift hinge, a unique design that automatically tilts the keyboard by 3.5° for a more comfortable typing experience.
The ASUS ZenBook 14 is equipped with an Intel® Core™ processor and up to 16GB of RAM. It also features an NVMe SSD for fast storage. It also comes with ASUS SonicMaster audio technology for superior sound quality. The ASUS ZenBook 14 comes with a long-lasting battery life of up to 15 hours. Additionally, it also features the latest Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0 for a fast and reliable connection.
- New: $899.99
- Second: $745.99
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|Processor||Intel Core i7-1065G7 Processor 1.3GHz (8M Cache, up to 3.9GHz)|
|Memory||16GB LPDDR4X RAM|
|Storage||1TB PCIe NVMe SSD|
|Graphics||Intel UHD Graphics 620|
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|Connectivity||Wi-Fi 6 (Gig+)(802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.0|
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|Interface||1 x USB 3.2 Type A, 2 x USB3.2 Type C , 1 x HDMI, 1 x microSD card reader|
|Battery||3 Cells 50 Wh lithium-polymer battery|
|OS||Microsoft Windows 10 Professional|
Dell Inspiron 15 5000 Laptop
The Dell Inspiron 15 5000 series laptop offers high performance and reliability in a sleek, portable package. This laptop features a powerful 8th or 9th generation Intel® Core™ processor, with up to 16GB of DDR4 memory to run demanding applications. It also has a discrete NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX1650 graphics card, giving you smooth visuals for intense gaming or professional design work. Unlike many other laptops, this model also offers an optical drive and plenty of storage space, with up to fast 2TB solid-state hard drive.
The Dell Inspiron 15 5000 laptop is a great choice if you need plenty of power on the go. It offers a range of ports, including one USB-C, two USB 3.1 and one USB 2.0 port. It also has an HDMI port and an SD card reader. The laptop also features a full HD (1080p) display, with an anti-glare coating for comfortable viewing. Plus, it comes with a full-sized backlit keyboard and a precision touchpad for easy control.
- New: $799.99
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|Processor||Intel Core i7|
|RAM||8 / 16 GB|
|Storage Capacity||512 GB SSD|
|Graphics Card||AMD Radeon 530|
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|Display||15.6″ FHD LED|
|Battery||3 Cell Lithium ion|
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|Storage||512GB NVMe SSD|
|Display||15.6″ FHD (1920×1080), IPS-Level|
|Battery||6 cell (41Whr)|
|Dimensions||357.7 x 235.9 x 18.9 mm (14.08 x 9.29 x 0.75″)|
|Weight||1.6 kg (3.53 lbs)|
When searching for the best laptop for pharmacy students in 2023, it is important to consider how you plan on using the technology. Whether that’s keeping up to date with the changing landscape of the industry, video conferencing pharmacy team meetings or researching and learning new developments, there is a laptop to fit any budget. The 10 laptops highlighted in this article provide a great array of choices, with different specs and design qualities to suit different needs and preferences.
No matter what your budget is, there is a laptop out there that will suit your needs. With careful consideration, you can take your pharmacy studies to the next level with the best laptop for pharmacy students in 2023.