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Aryna Sabalenka pauses tennis after Australian Open win to show off life off‑court
Shocking the tennis world, Aryna Sabalenka reached new heights during the previous season. Just within the first month, she claimed victory at the Australian Open Grand Slam.
Before her Melbourne triumph, she had won in Adelaide. Subsequently, she overcame Iga Świątek to win the Madrid tournament. Additionally, she reached the finals of the US Open and the semi-finals at Roland Garros and Wimbledon. On September 11, 2023, she moved ahead of the Polish player in the global WTA ranking to become the new leader. However, our tennis star managed to reclaim her first position during the WTA Finals.
The Belarusian has kick-started the new season in great form. She was able to defend her Melbourne title, which means she now stands only 865 points behind the leading Świątek.
At the moment, Sabalenka is observing her rivals from the sidelines as she chose to drop out of the WTA 1000 tournament in Doha, a title Świątek is defending. Consequently, she's utilising her spare time to share glimpses of her life away from tennis.
"Expectations vs. reality. Once a year, I can look beautiful," she captioned an Instagram story, where she contrasted her everyday look with her look on the court during a match.
Yet, this isn't the first time we've seen Sabalenka in an informal setting. Indeed, she had also dressed up and had makeup done for the ceremony before the start of the last season's closing WTA Final tournament in Cancun, Mexico.


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Russia’s recent wave of attacks on Odesa and its surrounding ports demonstrate again the maritime fundamentals of the Ukraine War – and again reinforce the need to consider both faster materiel transfers. It also presents a major opportunity for NATO to consider the reimposition of deterrence and escalatory ceilings. The U.S. should grasp this opportunity and accelerate military deployments to the Black Sea region, working in concert with Romania to provide a defensive bubble for Romanian and adjacent air and maritime space.
After nearly 18 months of war, Russia and Ukraine remain locked in combat. Ukraine has gone over to the offensive, waging a long-term anti-logistical campaign with the intent of ultimately punching through Russia’s defenses in southern and eastern Ukraine. Russia, meanwhile, is fighting back hard, leveraging its improved fortifications to stymie Ukrainian advances, while also feeding forces as far forward as possible to prevent a Ukrainian breakthrough. Both sides are searching for relative advantage in the east. But the south remains the decisive axis. Russia hopes to press Ukraine near Svatove, both to split its attention between axes and, more critically, to prevent a Ukrainian punch in the northeast. The line that defends Svatove lacks natural fallback points if broken, meaning Russia is at serious risk if Ukraine lands a telling blow there.
The above indicates neither a stalemate nor a concluded offensive, but rather an intense, brutal battle between equally matched adversaries. Ukraine understands it has one shot at a genuinely decisive breakthrough and has been conservative in large-scale force commitments because it grasps that an operational failure will make it vulnerable by early spring 2024.
Ukraine has therefore shifted to its deep strike playbook, which succeeded in the Donbas, around Kharkiv, and in Kherson Oblast – but which takes time to bear fruit and shows few territorial gains until the enemy is sufficiently degraded. At some point, Ukraine’s offensive will culminate, the result of materiel attrition from months of combat. But there are weeks, more likely months, of hard fighting ahead, particularly since Ukraine still receives fresh equipment from the West. With the new announcement of cluster munitions transfers, Ukraine now has an enormous reserve of artillery shells on which to draw. All the while, Russia loses a combined-arms battalion’s worth of equipment each day.
Again, the above implies no guarantee of victory. Rather, the reality is that Ukraine still has time to make a strategically significant breakthrough, and that despite unavoidable combat damage, it retains the means to generate that breakthrough with proper planning and sequencing and sufficient operational skill.
Yet Western media has again embraced a defeatist narrative, like that of summer 2022, where a Ukrainian success is deemed impossible. This is the defeatism that Russia seeks to exploit through its strikes on Ukrainian ports.
The Kremlin understands that it must fight a multi-year war to achieve its two objectives, the conquest of Ukraine and the destruction of the U.S.-backed European security system. Russia’s invasion in February 2022 was not meant to be the final, major confrontation with NATO that would prove Putin’s pièce de résistance, but rather a coup de main that resurrected the Russian Empire within the span of a few months.
Read the rest at RealClear Defense.
Seth Cropsey is the founder and president of Yorktown Institute.

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Kroger announced in late June that it plans to pilot unmanned road vehicles for grocery delivery through a partnership with Nuro, a California-based robotics and artificial intelligence company.
A test scheduled for the fall will allow customers to place grocery orders through Kroger’s ClickList system and Nuro’s app, and have their items delivered the same day. The pilot market has not yet been announced.
In addition, Kroger announced a partnership with British online grocery supermarket Ocado to build e-commerce fulfillment centers and build out its e-grocery platform. At the same time Kroger announced a deal to purchase online meal kit service Home Chef, as well as plans to launch Boosted Products in Search, a service that will “enable consumer packaged goods brands to reach digitally savvy shoppers with ‘hyper-relevant’ products in search results across Kroger digital properties,” according to Supermarket News.


The increasing degree of automation requires reliable sensor solutions for certain detection of these phase interfaces in the running process. The application of sonic velocity technology yields the following advantages:
- displacement of manual detection principals (e.g. visual), thereby elimination of human factors to achieve a higher level of safety
- redemption of inaccurate non-direct methods (e.g. time operation) to achieve a higher level of productivity
- improvement of product yield by waste reduction
- safety aspects
In a batch process, the response signal of sonic velocity can be used for the direct control of a multi-way valve. This allows a separation between the product, intermediate and carrier phase.
The sensor response time is 250 milliseconds.
Usually, the sensor will be installed into the pipeline. Alternatively, the sensor is integrated in the bottom outlet valve of the company SchuF. Mounting the valve into the vessel enables a measurement directly in the vessel without dead space and without an extra process connection.
Installing the sensors at different heights of a settling tank controls the separation of the process stream into the product phase and carrier phase. In this application, the sonic velocity value of each phase will be kept constant, while switching the valves of every outlet.
A typical application is the separation of process waste water into a stream, into the effluent treatment and into the recovery stream.
There are different variants of installing the sensors into the vessel.


The powerful triangle of marketing data, managerial judgment, and marketing management support systems
Conceptualizes the impact of information technology on marketing decision making. Argues that developments in information technology affect the performance of marketing decision-makers through different routes. Advances in information technology enhance the possibilities of collecting data and of generating information for supporting marketing decision making. Potentially, this will have a positive impact on decision-making performance. Managerial expertise will favor the transformation of data into market insights. However, as the cognitive capabilities of marketing managers are limited, increasing amounts of data may also increase the complexity of the decision-making context. In turn, increased complexity enhances the probability of biased decision processes, thereby negatively affecting decision-making performance. Marketing management support systems, also being the result of advances in information technology, are tools that can help marketers to benefit from the data explosion. The analysis leads to the expectation that the combination of marketing data, managerial judgment, and marketing management support systems will be a powerful factor for improving marketing management.
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Gunbound is a classic 2D tactical shooter MMO that has been available for free since 2005. Gameplay is turn based and involves a lot of strategy. Match types include team or solo with up to 8 players in a single game. The game has changed significantly since the original release by adding new playable characters, or “mobiles”. The total number of mobiles is now 21 and they are Armor, Mage, Nak, Lightning, JD, A.Sate, J.Frog, Kalsiddon, Trico, Bigfoot, Boomer, Ice, Turtle, Grub, Raon Launcher, Aduka, Maya, Wolf, Phoenix, Dragon, and Knight.
- Status: Released
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- Developer: Softnyx
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- Genre(s): 2D, Shooter
- Platforms: PC
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- +Large community
- +Plenty of items to buy in the shop
- +Plenty of holiday events
- +Addictive casual fun
- -Hackers can ruin the game
- -Lag freezes the entire game
- -Very static game (No drastic content updates)
- Recommended System Requirements:
- OS: Windows 2000/XP
- CPU: 800 MHZ Pentium 3 or higher
- RAM: 64MB+
- GPU: Any 3D-accelerated card
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Aged Sheep Cheese is a high quality cheese made from raw sheep’s milk and it is matured for a minimum of 8 months. It is characterised by its pronounced but balanced and pleasant flavour. It is perfect for lovers of intense cheese and ideal to enjoy at any time of the day.
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This section does contain recipes for cocktails, but also for numerous cold and hot non-alcoholic drinks. While I do love a good cocktail, the drinks that I find myself most often making for myself, family and friends, are hot drinks like my Masala Chai or Auntie Erin’s Cocoa or cold drinks like fruited iced teas. One of the most eye opening experiences is to actually read the ingredients from a bottle of prepared punch or chai or virtually any drink sold at your local grocery store. Aside from the fact that I have no idea what half of the ingredients are (let alone pronounce them), the sheer amount and variety of sugars is staggering. The good side of this is that it is incredibly easy to make your own punches and teas. Yes, these recipes take more time to prepare than it would take you to open a bottle from your pantry, but you can also feel good about offering these drinks to your kids (just not the cocktails, please) and family.
To open recipe cards for any of the dishes below, simply click on the recipe title. If you wish to see the posts with pictures (and recipes at the end) for any recipe, simply click on the post title in parentheses after the recipe title.
Auntie Erin’s Cocoa (Poking at a Wood Fire)
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After arresting his brother on Sunday the 9th of December, Bedoon activist Abdulhakim AlFadhli was taken last night, on the 11th of December. Abdulnasser AlFadhli has disappeared since 5 in the afternoon and after midnight, his family found out that he was arrested in the street by state police and taken to the criminal investigations jail. AlFadhli was arrested hours before a planned protest. Abdulnasser was arrested before in a protest earlier this year.
Abdulhakim AlFadhli confirmed on Sunday night that his brother was taken in an attempt from the police to get Abdulhakim himself considering the role he plays in getting Bedoon to attend protests. Abdulhakim has published a statement before the arrest of his brother, calling on Bedoon and Kuwaitis to protest for the rights of Bedoon. The statement said that protests continue for Bedoon considering the constant failure of the government to solve their issue. He also stated that the government has dealt with Bedoon with nothing but discrimination, violations, and oppression.
According to their lawyer, the brothers were taken after a court verdict of “two years in jail and a deportation order” was issued against them. The verdict was made in absentia about the case number 357/2012 which accused them of attacking a policeman in a protest last March. The policeman has actually cancelled the case against the two activists but authorities pushed the case on targeting the freedom of the two activists considering their leading role in organizing protests in the past two years. Right now, Abdulnasser is in the Central jail while Abdulhakim is in the criminal investigations. Their father visited Abdulnasser but did not get to see Abdulhakim. Those in the criminal investigations’ jail confirmed to him that he is there but nothing is certain. Abdulhakim was arrested last night as a state police car hit his car and arrested him with two other activists who were with him. It is not known yet where and why the other two activists were taken as well. Their lawyer is now working on an appeal order. The deportation order in itself makes no sense as the activists are stateless with no foreign documents or foreign origin to be deported too. It is clear that authorities want to intimidate other Bedoon, take down the most prominent of them, and once again accuse them of being illegal foreigners.
This evening, Wednesday, protests started in Taimaa calling for the release of Abdulhakim and Abdulnasser:

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GOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES GRAND OPENING OF THE HUDSON RIVER SKYWALK FOR NATIONAL TRAILS DAY
Project Included $11.1M State Investment with Funding from NYS Bridge Authority, NYS Department of Transportation, NYS Department of State and Empire State Development I LOVE NY
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the opening of the Hudson River Skywalk to commemorate National Trails Day. Following an $11.1 million investment by the State, the completed project extends the historic and scenic walkway along the Rip Van Winkle Bridge to connect the two founding sites of America's first art movement: the Thomas Cole National Historic Site and OlanaState Historic Site. The Hudson River Skywalk includes new pedestrian viewing stations on the bridge that allow for stunning views of the Hudson River and the Catskill Mountains, as well as safe pedestrian access to the two historic sites and a new visitor parking area on the east side of the bridge.
The Hudson River Skywalk is the centerpiece of the newly designated Hudson River Skywalk Region, which includes the Rip Van Winkle Bridge, the Thomas Cole National Historic Site and Olana State Historic Site, the City of Hudson, Town of Greenport and Town of Catskill. The Region was designated by Governor Cuomo in March 2018 to underscore the extraordinary tourism opportunities of the area.
To mark the opening, a ceremonial ribbon-cutting was held today, with state and local dignitaries in attendance, along with members of the public.
"The New York State Bridge Authority has worked hand-in-hand with all of the community partners to see this economic tourism project come to fruition," said Richard A. Gerentine, Chairman of the Board of the New York State Bridge Authority. "The support from Governor Cuomo has been instrumental to seeing this project through, which the region will benefit from as a whole for future generations to enjoy."
Senator George Amedore said, "The Hudson River Skywalk establishes an important connection between two historical sites that have played such an integral role in the region's history. At the same time, it provides an enhanced opportunity for residents and visitors alike to enjoy the breathtaking natural beauty of the river and surrounding areas."
Assembly Member Didi Barrett said, "The birth of America's first art movement and, arguably, the birth of America's first land conservation consciousness can both be traced to this stunningly beautiful spot in the Hudson Valley where landscape painters Thomas Cole and Frederic Church each had homes on opposite sides of the river. This designation of the Hudson River Skywalk Region connecting these two historic sites is a fitting recognition for this iconic location and its inspirational views."
Greene County Legislature Chair Patrick Linger said, "With the help of Governor Cuomo's leadership, the Hudson River Skywalk is now a crown jewel that will draw thousands of tourists to the area annually to see our historic landmarks and natural beauty."
Village of Catskill Board of Trustees President Vincent Seeley said, "The Hudson River Skywalk project, under the leadership of Governor Cuomo, has come to fruition and will be a boon for both communities on either side of the river."
Town of Greenport Supervisor Kathleen Eldridge said, "This is now a wonderful destination for all who visit our beautiful region and we would like to thank Governor Cuomo for his dedication to making this project possible. DOT and our State partners have been very receptive to the communities needs and suggestions."


Whether or not to meticulously observe the exposition repeat in Schubert’s final piano sonata No, 21 in B-flat major, D960, is a question which continues to trouble pianists, musicologists and listeners alike. The debate concerns aspects such as authenticity, personal taste, prevailing musical fashion, and timing. When I first started learning the D960, I did not doubt the correctness of adhering to the score and repeating the exposition: throughout my childhood musical studies, I had been taught to trust the composer’s intentions, that composers know what they are doing, and that repeats are there for a reason.
In Baroque repertoire, sectional repeats are commonplace, often used to reinforce material and to offer soloist and/or ensemble the opportunity for some interesting extemporisation or ornamentation in the repeated material. At a harpsichord masterclass I attended at Handel House Museum in London with some of my students, the harpsichordist encouraged students to experiment with different effects in repeats, such as using the upper manual of the harpsichord, or employing a lighter touch. Bach and his contemporaries would have expected and encouraged this.
In the piano sonatas of Mozart, for example, a repeat of the exposition in the first movement is often a reinforcing device, a reminder that this is a sonata, in Sonata Form (Exposition, Development, Recapitulation). And Mozart would also have expected his keyboard player to offer some extemporisation – changes in dynamics, ornamentation and so forth – in a repeat. As musicologist, pianist and noted Mozart scholar Robert Levin states:
“If you take a repeat, for instance, heaven forefend you should play exactly the same way you did before. It’s like telling somebody, ‘Look, if you could go back five years and relive your life would you change anything?’
Some people might say, ‘Nah, I think I basically did what I wanted to do,’ but a lot of people would say, ‘Oh boy. I can name you a dozen things that I would do differently.’ A piece of music is an almost cinematic opportunity to revisit a situation and reinterpret it.”
In a repeat of the exposition, the musical experience does not stay the same – there can never be a “straight repeat” because we are human and do not seek to replicate MIDI recordings – but the repeat of the same material helps the listener to assimilate the musical ideas expressed in the composition, and makes it easier to comprehend the structure of the piece.
In Schubert’s last sonatas, the repeat sign is written for an exceedingly long exposition, while the material of the exposition is repeated a third time in the recapitulation with little alteration. This has led some pianists to omit the exposition repeat in performance, often for temporal rather than musical reasons (these are big sonatas, lasting around 40 minutes each in performance). The practise of ignoring the repeats seems to have developed in the mid- to late-nineteenth-century, and by the early recording age, such repeats were omitted because of limited recording roll or disc space.
In the last Sonata (and, indeed, in the penultimate Sonata, No. 20 in A, D959), the first ending of the exposition contains unique material, leading the music back to the movement’s opening. If the music is performed without the repeat, this material is missed out completely (if one does not observe the repeat, one goes straight to the second time bar and thence to the development section). These bars contain striking material, which does not appear anywhere else in the piece, and is significantly different from the second ending. When the exposition ends a second time, Schubert introduces an extraordinary bridging section, three ethereal chords a single bar, which seem to come from somewhere else completely, and lead the music into darker, minor-key territory. As David Montgomery states:
“Listeners who are not given the second chance to sort out one of Schubert’s great harmonic journeys…..through an exposition repeat, have not only been misguided by the player, but actually deprived of a major roadsign”
(David Montgomery – ‘Franz Schubert’s Music in Performance’, Pendragon Press, 2010)
British-Hungarian pianist Andras Schiff feels that the omission of the exposition repeat is as “the amputation of a limb” (Schiff, “Schubert’s Piano Sonatas”), while Alfred Brendel declares the exposition repeats in the final two sonatas to be “unimportant”, that the transitional bars in the D960 are too unconnected to the rest of the movement, and that their omission actually contributes to the coherence of the piece. Brendel also states that “repeat marks must not be taken as orders to be automatically obeyed, as if the repeatable section were written out by the composer.” (“Schubert’s Last Sonatas: An Exchange”; Frisch and Brendel). But the last two sonatas have more than mere “repeat marks”: the bars of music specifically written out by the composer suggest that Schubert requires the repeat to be observed.
In reading reviews of live performances of Schubert’s last three sonatas, it strikes me that many pianists omit the exposition repeat/s simply to save time. Most concerts last around 90 minutes (plus interval); any longer and the audience starts to get restless, worrying about last trains etc. Critics, who praise the omission of the exposition repeat, are similarly impatient, presumably keen to get out of the Wigmore and into the pub before last orders!
Played in its entirety, with all repeats intact (including in the third movement Scherzo), the D960 comes in at around 40 minutes. Another aspect which relates to this is the tempo of the first movement. It is marked Molto Moderato, and in some pianists’ hands (Richter, for example), this can verge on Adagio! Moderato means “not rushing or dragging”, and Schubert also used the German term mässig, implying the calm flow of a measured allegro. A quick glance through recordings of this work reveals that most versions which include the repeat come in at around 20 minutes; Richter’s is 25 minutes, while Pollini’s is 18 minutes. At this length, the opening movement of the D960 is as long as an entire sonata by Haydn or Beethoven.
To my mind, a well-played opening movement of the D960, with repeat, need not feel unnecessarily long. The music has a spaciousness which is offset by a considered interpretation of the Molto Moderato marking. I particularly like Maria Joao Pires and Mistuko Uchida in this work. I have enjoyed all three sonatas in a single concert, or the D960 on its own, preceded by one of the D899 Impromptus in a lunchtime recital. Both programmes work equally well.
Here is Maria Joao Pires
Schubert: Piano Sonata No.21 in B flat major D960: I Molto moderato


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May 26, 2022
Net income declined 44% to $4,947,000 from $8,878,000 for the first quarter ended Apr. 30, on 3% lower sales of $520,748,000 down from $538,695,999 as the top line fell 16% at Journeys to $314.4 million on a difficult year-over-year comparison and supply chain disruptions.
In the aftermath of mass shootings in Uvalde, TX, and Buffalo, NY, firearms manufacturers are coming under increasing pressure from state laws that would allow lawsuits against them despite the federal Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act.
The former CZ Group benefitted in the first quarter from the addition of Colt, nearly doubling net income to CZK 544,730,000 ($24.8 mm) from CZK 275,642,000, on 75% higher revenues of CZK 3,553,557,000 ($161.8 mm) up from CZK 2,033,760,000.
Comping against last year’s huge first quarter in which sales jumped 69%, Gap, Inc.’s women’s activewear banner mustered a 4% improvement to $360 million against $347 million in Q1 this year.
ManU’s commercial revenue rose 13% to £65.6 million ($88.1 mm) in the fiscal third quarter ended Mar. 31 from £58.1 million prior, buoyed by an 18% increase in retail, merchandising apparel & product licensing revenue to £26.4 million.
National park recreational visits were up 2% last month to 22,477,675 from 22,052,357 and are up 9% so far this year to 69,839,328 up from 63,959,786.
The outdoor brand filed a trademark infringement suit in CA district court against licensed apparel wholesaler Mad Engine Global, LLC, over the use of Patagonia’s “P-6” logo on its Neff Headwear brand.
The matriarch of the Modell’s sporting goods company and noted philanthropist died on May 12 at the age of 98.


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The leader of the Douglas County Republicans said the party’s involvement in school board elections helps ensure Republican principles are upheld locally.
Colorado state statutes prohibit a school board candidate from running “as a candidate of any political party,” but that doesn’t prevent the local Republicans from endorsing board candidates — a practice they began in 2009 and are continuing with the November 2013 election.
Through early August, members of a Douglas County Republicans’ interview committee will meet with board candidates who want the party’s endorsement — regardless of the candidate’s political affiliation. The executive committee will vote on endorsements for the four open seats in mid-August. Their choices will be based on those candidates “most likely to support the principles of the Republican Party,” local party chairman Craig Steiner said.
The Douglas County Republicans endorsed the seven current board members in the 2009 and 2011 elections.
Steiner said the endorsements are critical because a school board candidate’s party affiliation is not indicated on a ballot. That was problematic in traditionally conservative Douglas County.
“We could have 10 Republicans and 10 Democrats and there’s no indication of their party affiliation,” Steiner said during a July 26 breakfast in Castle Rock. “That makes it very hard for voters to know who to vote for. In Douglas County, when the voters know, Republicans pull anywhere from 60 to 75 percent of the vote. It’s clear that being a Republican and being supported by the Republican Party is something voters value.”
Involvement in school board elections also is part of a broader Republican strategy.
“This is where it starts — at the local level,” Steiner said. “We can complain about what’s going on in Washington, but our sphere of influence is Douglas County. As long as all of our county parties are doing these things, we’re going to start seeing good results at the grassroots county level and going up from there.”
Conversely, the Douglas County Democrats have no strategy for the school board election.
“We don’t take the same approach because it’s nonpartisan,” chairman Mike Jones said. “We believe in public education. If people ask us, we tell them to vote for those who support public education. But there’s no big strategy.”
Colorado Association of School Boards deputy executive director Jane Urschel said in an August 2012 interview that the association views service on a school board as “the highest level of service,” one that historically rose above party politics.
“Those who were elected would focus on what constitutes the best education of the children of those communities, and they would not be torn by politics or having to vote the way a party wants them to,” she said.
Steiner sees no conflict between political party affiliation and the ability to objectively serve the needs of DCSD’s students.
“The position of the Republican Party is that we have principles that apply equally to education, and we believe our principles are in the best interest of the child.
“Whether it’s a group of people that call themselves Republican, Democrats or teachers unions, we’re all just members of the community with different views of the best ways to help the students. We all hope we’re doing this for the right reasons.”
At least one candidate, Republican Kevin Leung, rejected the opportunity for an interview with the Douglas County Republicans.
“I will not solicit or accept any endorsement from a political party or organized labor because I believe it is unethical to do so,” Leung said. “I am running to represent the people of Douglas County, not special interest groups in this nonpartisan election.”
Leung ran unsuccessfully for a seat in 2009 and is among several plaintiffs in a lawsuit aimed at stopping the Douglas County School District’s voucher program.


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17 year old Abigail Desewu, a resident of Addeiso in the Eastern region of Ghana tells crimecheckghana of how she has been waiting patiently for her one year old daughter, Peace to die.
The young lady was accompanied by a middle aged woman called Janet, who tells crimecheckghana that she is an evangelist and also a mother to Abigail’s friend. According to Janet, her daughter came to her asking if a river is capable of creating a ‘being’ in a womb. She said upon asking her why that question, she went ahead to tell her that her friend Abigail has a year and three months old daughter who hasn’t been able to walk neither does she sleep.
Evangelist Janet said when her daughter told her that, she requested that they bring the child to her. “I believed the child could be sick and would need medical attention so I told my daughter to call her to bring the child so I see for myself. When they brought the child, they told me they had not fed her nor given her water for five days so I quickly went to buy coconut water and gave it to the child”.
The mother of the child, Abigail said when she and her mother realized that the child was not sleeping anymore and was always crying, they took her to a church and the pastor asked them to go and bury the child because such children are cursed. “The pastor said my child has been sent by a river to frustrate and kill my mother so it is better we let her die or bury her. I believed what the pastor said so when we came home, we just left her so she can die on her own”.
When Abigail was asked of the whereabouts of her child’s father, she said the man has refused to take care of the child because of her disability. Abigail said she feels sad when she sees her child but because of what the pastor said, she had to look on unconcerned and watch her baby die slowly.
The Executive Director of Crime Check Foundation CCF, Ibrahim Oppong Kwarteng during the interview asked Abigail if she was sure of her sanity as a human being and as a matter of fact, a mother. Abigail said she was very sane and was just following the words of the pastor but when she brought the child to Evangelist Janet, she has come to agree with her that her daughter’s condition needs medical attention rather.
As part of CCF’s Health Check series, the Foundation through one of its Belgium based group donors, Happy Yourself, donated an amount of three hundred Ghana cedis (equivalence of fifty Euro) to Evangelist Janet to quickly take the child to the hospital and furnish the Foundation with the information from Doctors as it would be on standby to follow up on the child’s health condition.
Crime Check Foundation is appealing to the general public to come on board to support one year old Peace financially to undergo all medical processes to help her walk and also sleep.


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not with the printer kit. On the contrary, the longer I'm building, the more I appreciate the solutions the Prusa devs have come up with (and the more of the Thingiverse upgrades I preliminarily collected I assign, if not to my mental wastebin, then at least to the "do it later" stack).
Also not with the online instructions. There were one or two situations where some parts popped up that weren't introduced before, but nothing that couldn't be solved by actually looking at the bags the stuff came in.
A big compliment to both the devs and the compilers of the manual, then.
But look at this:
The bag on the left is the one that came with the printer - opened as per instructions, and some bears eaten. The one on the right I just bought at the local drugstore. That should hopefully suffice now to get me to the first print. Prusa, you're starving your customers.
P.S.: The platform under the printer, where I'm building on and later hope to be printing on is a 40x40 cm (chinese) granite outdoor floor tile from the local diy store. The front is rough, sandblasted, but the rear is smooth from the saw and, as far as I can tell, pretty much flat. Smoother and flatter than a concrete paver, although also almost twice as expensive


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Liesl is back for this week’s Weekend Links. What’s inspiring you this week? And what’s you best curse for someone who steals or borrows your fabric scissors?
six zipper tutorials
Today the focus is on zippers. Here are six zipper tutorials from our archives that are filled with lots of helpful information for you.
fall paper pattern sale starts today
Save 25% on paper patterns from Oliver + S and Liesl + Co. this week when you use this special coupon code.
how to shorten a metal zipper
Would you like to shorten a metal zipper? Here’s a step-by-step photo tutorial that will show you how you can do that.
sewing small talk: travel sewing?
In this week’s sewing small talk, Liesl asks about sewing while you travel. Since most people don’t travel with a sewing machine, what do you sew when you travel?
October is a popular month for costume sewing, so we couldn’t leave it without a little costume inspiration.
holiday sewing for women
’Tis the season to be sewing! How about some holiday sewing for women? Here’s a round up of inspiration to get you in the holiday sewing mood.
Much of Liesl’s fashion inspiration and education came from Esprit back in the 1980s, about which she reminisces in today’s Weekend Links.
oliver + s patterns sewn by frances suzanne
Ashley and Emily from Frances Suzanne are stopping by to share their Oliver + S makes that they’ve made over the past year or so.
save 40% on all lisette patterns this week
Don’t miss your chance to save 40% on all our Lisette patterns, only this week and only while supplies last.
sew + tell: cloud carousel dress
Emily from the Advisors Circle joins us to share an Oliver + S Carousel Dress that she made for her daughter. Come and see the cute result!
sewing small talk: are you a knit or woven person?
In today’s Sewing Small Talk, Liesl asks you to discuss whether you’re more a a knit person or a woven person.
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Gov. Roy Cooper’s proposed two-year budget would provide more than $420 million for clean energy, environmental protection, and parks and trails expansion.
Budget environmental high points (PDF) include:
- Over $100 million to expand access to solar and wind energy, invest in clean energy economic development, and build the clean energy workforce pipeline. That includes $50 million to local communities and schools for clean energy and transportation, and $23 million to assist low-income households with home weatherization, energy efficiency, and clean energy sources.
- Over $300 million in environmental stewardship. This includes $150 million for the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund, $60 million for the Land and Water fund, $56 million for floodplain buyout programs, $20 million for paved and natural surface trail planning and construction, and $7.6 million for testing and abatement of emerging pollutants like GenX and other PFAS.
As always, the governor’s budget proposal is only a starting point for negotiations with legislators. You can take part in that process by contacting your legislators in support of clean energy and environmental investments in our state budget.


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There is no purchase necessary to become a Vendor/Supplier in the Squeeze, LLC Lead Generation Program, and you do not have to be a Squeeze customer to qualify to participate as a vendor/supplier. Please note: the Squeeze, LLC Lead Generation Program may be subject to extra restrictions in certain states within the USA in order to comply with applicable law.
Squeeze, LLC has the right to pause or cancel the Squeeze, LLC Lead Generation Program at anytime. Squeeze, LLC also has the right to make adjustments to the program as deemed necessary. If adjustments are required, all participating Vendors/Suppliers will be notified by the email address on file, and will be given the option to agree to the new terms or withdraw from the program.
Lead Generation Program Compensation
Any vendor/supplier who complies with the restrictions and guidelines set forth in these terms and submits an “Approved Verified Lead” (definition below) will be eligible to receive the specified compensation offered in the campaign they are participating in, but will be subject to the limitations set forth below. In order for a lead to be deemed valid as an “Approved Verified Lead”, your “lead” must not be a current and existing Squeeze account or registered user. Individual leads have to follow your link to go through the landing page/site provided. In order to be considered a “verified lead” the individual lead must go through the flow of the landing page answering a few short questions including submitting the code sent from their personal phone. These leads will be put through security checks, and to make sure the individual is residing in the United States before considered “verified”.
Compensation will be given in the form of PayPal cash (or as otherwise decided by Squeeze, LLC), which can be subject to PayPal’s terms and conditions. Any payment given will not exceed $575 per fiscal year, unless the Squeeze, LLC Marketing Team invites you to continue as part of an elite lead generation team which requires signing an IRS form 1099-MISC. ALL payments are subject to a brief delay for security checks and other verification. Squeeze, LLC reserves the right to delay compensation in pending status for the purposes of further investigation for the reasons including, but not limited to receiving a fraud alert or noticing other signs of risk. Squeeze, LLC reserves the right to refuse to verify and process any lead generation transaction for any reason.
Lead Generation Program Liability
YOU, THE VENDOR/SUPPLIER, ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU UNDERSTAND AND HEREBY AGREE THAT THE INDEMNIFIED PARTIES (WHICH ARE DEFINED BELOW) SHALL NOT BE HELD LIABLE AT ANY TIME TO YOU OR YOUR LEAD “FRIEND” FOR ANY ACTUAL, DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, ECONOMIC OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY LOSS OF GOODWILL OR LOSS OF PROFITS) ARISING FROM, RELATED TO, UNDER, AND/OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SQUEEZE, LLC LEAD GENERATION PROGRAM, EVEN IF YOU WERE ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF THE SAME. By choosing to participate in the Squeeze, LLC Lead Generation Program, you agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Squeeze, LLC and its subsidiaries, affiliates, and its and their respective attorneys, directors, officers, employees, independent contractors, insurers, successors, agents and assigns (the “Indemnified Parties”) from and against any and all liabilities that could be incurred in connection with your breach or violation of this Agreement; and/or your use of software crawlers, software robots, spiders, or any similar data collecting and extracting tools, or any other action you may take that puts an unreasonable burden on the Squeeze, LLC infrastructure; and your violation of any law, or the rights of any third party. Squeeze, LLC reserves the right, in its own sole discretion, to assume the exclusive defense and control at its own expense of any matter otherwise subject and pertaining to your indemnification. You will not, for any reason, attempt or proceed to settle any claim or matter without first acquiring the written consent of Squeeze, LLC. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT POSSIBLE BY LAW, THE INDEMNIFIED PARTIES’ MAXIMUM LIABILITY THAT MAY ARISE OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SQUEEZE, LLC LEAD GENERATION PROGRAM, REGARDLESS OF THE INITIAL CAUSE OF ACTION (WHETHER IN CONTRACT, BREACH OF WARRANTY, TORT, OR OTHERWISE), SHALL BE $100.00.
Lead Generation Program ("Spam") Email and Bulk Distribution
Each Vendor/Supplier is the represented actual sender of the emails and must comply with any and all applicable laws. Lead attraction emails for the purpose of generating a lead need to be designed and sent out with a personal approach that is appropriate and expected for sending communications to friends, family members, colleagues, fans or followers. It is expressly prohibited to use bulk personal link distribution, any distribution to strangers, or any other use of the services described herein in a manner that is not promoted by the Squeeze, LLC Lead Generation Program, and sending emails in this manner may be grounds for further legal action. Squeeze, LLC has no obligation to monitor any communications for the Lead Generation Program or any other communications you send to third parties; however, Squeeze, LLC has the right to choose to do so, and may prohibit the use of the Lead Generation Program. Vendors/Suppliers who do not choose to comply with the law, which includes the anti-spam laws, are obligated to indemnify Squeeze, LLC against any costs, liabilities, and expenses it could incur as a direct or indirect result of such spam.
Lead Generation Program Right to Cancel, Terminate or Modify
We reserve the right to cancel, terminate, or modify the Squeeze, LLC Lead Generation Program at any given time and for any reason we deem necessary either with or without notice. Squeeze, LLC reserves the right to investigate and inspect any and all lead generation activities, communications or transactions, and if necessary, may suspend accounts or not purchase leads (not pay commission rewards) if we suspect or identify any unusual activity that we believe can be considered fraudulent, abusive, or in a violation of the Squeeze, LLC Lead Generation Program terms or these Terms. In addition, we reserve the right to disqualify any Vendor/Supplier participating in the Squeeze, LLC Lead Generation Program at any time from participation in the Squeeze, LLC Lead Generation Program if Squeeze, LLC has a good faith belief that this individual known as the “Vendor/Supplier” has violated any of these Terms.
Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Prevention and Reporting
At Squeeze, LLC we aim to observe, discover, detect, monitor, and prevent any transactions that may appear to involve any type of fraud, terrorist financing, money laundering, or may appear to show any other illegal activity, and therefore aim to observe and report situations appearing applicable as may be required by the law. Squeeze, LLC reserves the right to refuse service and to deny participation, or deny purchase/commission rewards to anyone in which we may have a reasonable suspicion of any form of violations to any applicable law.
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The restaurant was right next to our hotel, so it was a natural destination for dinner. (We had breakfast there as part of the hotel package, too).
Location: Sit outside with a view on the Mekong and the sun setting, enjoy a cool beer lao. Great!
Food: For starters we tried several tapas all very tasty and recommended: chicken satay skewers, pork croquettes, Mekong river weed, spring rolls.
For mains we had Arancini (pumpkin, rice & blue cheese balls) and Lao stir fried steak. Nicely presented and tasty. Touristy prices, but still reasonable.
It was a bit hard to attract attention from the service.
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How to Promote Gut Health
If you’re suffering from digestive issues, learning how to improve your gut health is important. This article will provide suggestions on how to eat balanced and avoid hidden monosaccharides. Avoid sugar, processed foods, NSAIDs, and other artificial sweeteners. Eat a variety of whole foods that are rich in polyphenols. Also, stay away from medications such as aspirin. It is essential to keep an endocrine system that is healthy.
Diversify your diet
One of the most effective ways to boost the health of your gut microbiome is to diversify your diet. A western diet is characterized by a lack of variety due to the high amounts of fat, sugar, and processed foods. However diversifying your diet can promote the development of beneficial bacteria. To increase the diversity of your diet, concentrate on whole fruits such as vegetables, nuts, whole grains, seeds, and legumes. These foods can be included into your meals and snacks.
The typical American diet is full of processed food, sugar, and dairy products that are high in fat. These foods can cause our guts to work harder, causing toxic by-products to build up. In addition, diets rich in refined and processed carbohydrates promote inflammation and reduce the diversity of the microbiome. Diversifying your diet can to improve digestion and overall health. Adding more fruits and vegetables to your daily menu will improve your gut health and improve overall health.
Avoid hidden monosaccharides from hidden sources.
Lifestyle changes can help stay away from hidden sources of monosaccharides and boost gut health. Concentrate on eating plenty of fermented vegetables, unprocessed meat as well as fiber-rich fruits and vegetables. Some foods can actually harm the beneficial bacteria found in the gut. You can improve your gut health by avoiding foods that cause symptoms like sugar or gluten. You can also try taking probiotic supplements. Probiotic supplements can aid in the development of beneficial bacteria. Stress can cause damage to the beneficial bacteria in your gut.
Research has proven that a diet high in fiber and omega-3 fat acids can reduce the amount of pro-inflammatory bacteria in the gut. Gut health is also improved through flavonoids. Foods of the cabbage family and vegetable broths are excellent sources of flavonoids. These are essential for promoting healthy gut bacteria. Drink plenty of water, stay clear of alcohol , and limit consumption of processed foods.
Eat foods rich in polyphenols
Polyphenols are a kind of antioxidant that is found in a large variety of plants. They shield the body from diseases and have beneficial effects on the gut microbiome. Polyphenols are abundant in bright fruits and vegetables. People who are less at risk of certain ailments tend to eat a diet rich in vegetables and fruits. Include more natural foods like fruits, vegetables, and avoid foods that are processed or have added chemicals.
Flavonoids are the largest class of polyphenols. They include quercetin, which is well-known and anthocyanin. Both black and green teas are loaded with polyphenols. Some of these compounds are also known to possess anti-cancer properties. Here are some guidelines to help you get enough polyphenols into your diet.
Although NSAIDs are often prescribed to treat pain, they can also have negative effects on the gut. Inflammation can lead to ulcers, bleeding or other signs. They may also contribute to long-term issues that affect the gut, including IBS, leaky gut syndrome and Crohn’s disease. To promote gut health and avoid any side negative effects, it is recommended to stay clear of NSAIDs.
Although antibiotics can be a highly effective treatment for serious bacterial infections they are often misunderstood and frequently overused. Antibiotics should only ever be prescribed by your doctor and should not be used for self-treatment. Antibiotics and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) interfere with the normal bacterial balance in the gut. It is crucial to stay clear of NSAIDs to ensure gut health.
Drink fermentable fiber
One of the most effective ways to improve your health is to consume more fiber. It’s easy to do and there are a variety of fiber sources to choose from, such as fruits, vegetables whole grains, whole grains and VINA sodas. All of these food items contribute to the health of your gut microbiome. In addition to making you feel fuller, fiber is important for keeping cholesterol levels in check, and also for lowering blood pressure.
Recent advancements in microbiome research have resulted in a growing number probiotic and prebiotic ingredients that can improve the health of your gut. Prebiotic fermentation can improve the immune system, improve blood lipid levels, and continue to be investigated. While the significance of these products is still unclear, there are many positive advantages. One study showed that fermentable fibers can improve the control of glycemic, whereas others did not show any benefit.
In a study that was just published, researchers at the University of New Mexico found that regular exercise is beneficial for the health of the gut. Exercise can promote healthy growth of bacteria and is crucial to our overall well-being. This will, in turn, improve our mood and psychological health. It is also a major element in neurogenesis, which facilitates the creation of new neural connections in our brains. The kind of exercise you select must also be a good choice to improve your gut health.
Two previously inactive males and females were followed for six months to study the effects of exercise on their gut microbiome. Both groups showed improvement in the composition of gut bacteria and higher levels of compounds that are physiologically relevant. Both aerobic exercise of high intensity as well as voluntary wheel running led to an increase in the number bacteria in the gut. Although these results seem promising, they must be confirmed by further studies.

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Have you ever wondered which fabric types are the most popular for clothing? If so, you’re not alone. There’s a lot of anxiety when it comes to picking out clothes that will look good, but there are also many options available to help make the process easier on yourself.
The material used to make your clothing is important in determining how well it can hold up over time and survive the washing machine. This article explores the fabrics most commonly used for quality clothing options, including natural and artificial materials.
Everything you wear is made of fibres, and creating a garment from that fabric can be a great way to create something special. Read more about the top fabrics used to make clothing and the problems with each one.
What are the Top used fabrics for making clothes?
Various fabrics are available for clothing- from cotton to wool to silk. The best online fabric store for a given garment depends on the clothing type, the climate where the garment will be worn, and the budget. Here are five of the most common fabrics used for clothing:
Cotton is the most common fabric used for clothing. It’s affordable, easy to care for, and has many colors and patterns. However, it can’t handle moisture well, so it’s not ideal for rain or humid climates.
Wool is a strong fabric that’s warm and comfortable. It’s not as soft as cotton, but it can be styled with different textures to create unique garments. Wool can be cold in winter and hot in summer, so it’s not ideal for all climates.
Silk is one of the highest quality fabrics available. It’s durable, wrinkle-resistant, and has a luxurious feel. However, silk is expensive to purchase and produce, so it’s not always an option for budget-minded shoppers.
Polyester is a synthetic fabric that’s often used as an alternative to many fabrics are used for clothing, but which are the best for making clothes? There are many factors to consider when choosing a fabric, including weight, warmth, color, and durability. Here are the four most commonly used fabrics for clothing: cotton, polyester, rayon, and silk.
Cotton is the most common fabric used for clothing. It is lightweight and comfortable, making it a popular choice for summer clothes. Polyester is a synthetic fiber often used in clothes because it is durable and resistant to bacteria and mildew. Rayon is a synthetic fiber less expensive than cotton or polyester, but it can be more delicate and may not be as warm or resistant to wrinkles. Silk is the finest of all fabrics and has the greatest thread count. It is also the most expensive fabric to purchase.
One popular fabric for clothing is cotton. Cotton is a versatile fabric that can be made into various items, from T-shirts and jeans to sweaters and skirts. It’s also very comfortable, making it a popular choice for items like underwear and bras.
Other common fabrics used in clothing include rayon, polyester and wool. Rayon is a soft, lightweight fiber made from cellulose that has been treated with an alkali. Polyester is a synthetic fiber often used in clothes because it’s strong, durable, and lightweight. Wool is a traditional fabric made from sheep wool and can be warm or cool depending on the type of wool used.
Many different fabrics can be used to make clothes, and it just comes down to what looks good on you and what fits your style. Here are some of the most popular used fabrics for clothing:
- – cotton
- – silk
- – wool
- – linen
- – rayon
What are the advantages of these fabrics?
Many fabric types can be used to make clothes, and each has its advantages. Some fabrics are better for warm climates, while others are best for cool weather. Here are the top five most commonly used fabrics for clothing: cotton, polyester, wool, silk, and rayon.
When should you consider different fabrics for your clothing or project?
Fabrics come in various types and weights, so it’s important to consider what you need your clothing or project to do before deciding on a fabric. A good way to start is by thinking about the purpose of your clothing or project. Below are some examples: dress clothes, athletic clothes, everyday wear, and formal wear.
Dress Clothes: A good fabric for dress clothes is a lightweight, wrinkle-resistant fabric that is comfortable to wear. Heavier fabrics can be too warm or heavy for summertime dresses. Some popular choices for dress clothes are cotton and linen.
Athletic Clothes: Athletic clothes should be made of a sturdy, moisture-wicking fabric that keeps you dry during exercise. Some popular fabrics for athletic clothes include polyester and cotton spandex.
Everyday Wear: A lightweight fabric is ideal for everyday wear because it will be comfortable all year long. Some good options for everyday wear include cotton, linen, and rayon.
Formal Wear: For formal wear, you will want a heavier fabric that will hold its shape and not show wrinkles.
Why is cotton a popular fabric to make outfits with?
Cotton is a popular fabric because it is affordable, comfortable to wear, and easy to clean. Additionally, cotton is a natural fiber, so it doesn’t require special care or treatment.
Cotton is a popular fabric to make outfits with because it is affordable, comfortable, and versatile. It can be made into different clothes, such as shirts, blouses, dresses, skirts, and even bags and accessories. Additionally, cotton is machine-washable and wrinkle-resistant, making it a great choice for everyday wear.
Cotton is a popular fabric to make outfits with because it is light and airy, making it perfect for summertime. It also dries quickly, so you can return to your day soon after putting on your outfit.
Bibs And Boots Fabric is based in Saskatchewan, and we are very excited that we have become the largest Canadian store of our kind.

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preface: broke up with my boyfriend. Something about autumn is full of recognition. I’m learning a lot about myself and recognizing so much. Autumn is newness and passage of time and clarity that comes from waiting.
autumn is so clear. I still recognize you
even after the change
I see you. you’re there and
same gentleness and care
same need to receive from me more than I could possibly give.
autumn covered years in the cage I agreed I should be locked up in.
i looked up at autumn realizing how far I had fallen. and the sky waits. Blues and greens. I’m there.
the autumn is inevitable and I’m desperate to be free.
im gone and forgotten and now I am only yours in shadows and memories.
autumn took you away from me
autumn is so clear
i see your goals and I’m satisfied.
I understand things now. I see so plainly how things should be and how far from my heart you were
autumn taught that to me.
you are so permanent.
For years, all I saw was you.
you are permanent
and even then I’m free

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Oct. 2016: BBC’s “Great American Railroad Journeys” series host Michael Portillo traveled to Champaign on 23 September to film part of the series’ second season. Portillo and his production crew visited local railroad sites including RailTEC’s Research & Innovation Laboratory (RAIL). While at RAIL, Portillo was filmed learning how to apply a rail strain gauge to capture the loads from trains that are being imparted into the track, first by cleaning the rail and then by tack welding the gauge onto the rail. Click here to see photos from their visit.
Portillo has been using an 1879 copy of Appleton’s Guidebook to the railroads of the United States and Canada, and is traveling across the U.S. by train, making stops at important historical sites and learning about influential historical events and famous Americans. In Season 1 of this travel documentary series, Portillo travel down the East coast from Niagara Falls to Jamestown, Virginia. This season he is on a journey from St. Louis, MO to the Grand Canyon. Season 2 will debut in the UK in early 2017 after which the BBC will open up the series to other networks. Last season’s episodes may be watched on YouTube.


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SOUND/WORLD, Volume 1J1001
Soon you will be hooked on 20th century piano sounds with Stan Applebaum's amazing miniatures! These short pieces utilize the full range of the piano and allow the student to sense different kinds of emotions - dramatic as well as introverted. The volume includes a "tone poem," a "gentle aria," a "prelude in miniature," and a bitonal miniature: "dancing around in the Aeolian mode." You will find this collection of over 30 pieces a delight to play again and again!

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