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Homeschooling is a wonderful, worthwhile pursuit, but many homeschool parents struggle with feelings of burnout and frustration. If you have ever felt this way, you’re not alone! Most of us need to be reminded of the “why” of homeschooling from time to time—but The Unhurried Homeschooler takes parents a step further and lifts the unnecessary burdens that many parents place on themselves.
Drawing on twenty years of homeschooling her eight children, Durenda Wilson gently reminds parents about the things that really matter, as she offers a clear portrait of what a life-giving home life can be during the homeschooling years. Reading The Unhurried Homeschooler is like having coffee with a trusted friend. You’ll be encouraged as you learn to do what God has put before you. This book will lighten your load while helping you learn how to raise life long learners and ENJOY the homeschool years with your kids.


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Though located in New York, we at Do Androids Dance pride ourselves on having a global perspective on the dance music scene and always have on eye on what's popping in other countries. Over the last year our eyes and ears have repeatedly been drawn in by the output of Hungarian label Babylon Records. Though based in Europe, their sound is very much global, incorporating aspects of music from across the continents, tied together by the spirit of dance.
Over time our love for this tiny jewel of a label has blossomed and we've already hit you with a number of their releases. This one, from Dresden, Germany-based producers Motin and Siraz, is a really cool global bass banger. It incorporates indigenous sounds from disparate corners of the globe and melds them together to create slice of rhythmic beauty with steady groove that is guaranteed to break down those pesky inhibitions. Should be available soon on their Bandcamp.

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THANK YOU FROM RISEN FESTIVAL 💞
An epic celebration of the divine feminine for the first
ever Risen festival
Saturday 9th April | Hackney, London
A groundbreaking celebration of the Divine Feminine, the first-ever Risen Festival [9th April 2022] was a glorious success. The first of its kind created by the women of Percolate, Risen brought together the most joyous crowd of dancers, party people, performers and artists across 12 venues in London’s vibrant Hackney Wick. Covering the full spectrum of club culture, the Risen team were on a mission to champion female, trans and non-binary artists, DJs, crews, as well as creatives and event staff in the electronic scene. The result was an incredible, colourful and joyful event, amplifying emerging and established talent across the entire electronic sphere.
A truly magical atmosphere was present across all the participating stages, from the Foundation FM takeover in The Lot and Sisu Crew holding down the fort at the Lord Napier Pub, Bristol’s Mix Night’s at the controls within Crate Brewery, bustling with garage edits, bass, jungle and more, to the packed out leafy Yard Terrace – hands in the air from the get go with Tia Cousins, Raw Silk and Amaliah B2B Eliza Rose closing things out, and so much more. The epic after-party in Colour Factory with Copenhagen’s Mama Snake brought the whole event to a close on a pacey trance and techno-fused high.
Risen’s carefully curated diverse programme aimed to represent the expansive sounds of the electronic underground, with individuals, crews and collectives spinning the best in 2-step and garage gems, chunky breakbeats and jungle rippers, euphoric prog house and trance, uplifting disco, sumptuous deep house and electrifying techno. Takeovers and performances from the likes of Foundation FM, B.L.O.O.M., Rhythm Sister, Sisu, Team Woibey, and more, each and every DJ, artist and further crew showcased the incredible female, non-binary and trans talent in the club and live electronic scene.
Sure to become a not to be missed event in the London clubbing calendar, Risen is an exercise in love vibration. The dance floor is open to all, and a new energy starts here. Risen are aiming to drive forward a progressive club culture while celebrating the up & coming talent in the industry. Risen would like to thank everyone who has been a part of their first-ever festival – the collectives, artists, crews, teams, performers and most importantly, each and every dancer who celebrated with us on Saturday.


Dr. Dima Um Nour is a gynaecologist, working in Al-Amal Pediatrics and Maternity Hospital in A’zaz, Aleppo Governorate in northwest Syria. She has been working in Al-Amal hospital tirelessly, serving pregnant women, for over three years. On World Health Day, she describes what she witnesses every day and how the devastating earthquakes have impacted her patients.
The workday starts at 8.30am.
Every morning my patients wait in the lobby of our hospital. We receive pregnant women who come in for routine checkups, others who come in for their gynecological exams, or women who are scheduled to give birth, as well as walk-ins and emergency cases.
Every day I see 65 to 75 women. Most of them come from A’zaz city and its surrounding villages and camps. 78% of people living in A’zaz are internally displaced people. So, most of the women, children and newborn babies we receive here, have lost their homes and stability multiple times due to the conflict and most recently also due to the earthquakes. They may live in makeshift camps, in abandoned factories and farms or in crowded houses. Sometimes living in a house is no better than living in a tent in a camp, as in most cases, people who have accommodation usually share it with 4 or 5 families all cramped together in a house without access to clean water, sanitation facilities, or hygiene items.
In fact, no matter where you live, for most people in northwest Syria, access to clean water and hygiene items like soap and sanitary pads are a luxury. Given this grim picture, and especially after the earthquakes struck, it is no surprise that everyone is worried about the spread of cholera and other infectious diseases. This could have a life-threatening impact on pregnant women.
Many of my patients are really struggling to make ends meet.
Often, when we prescribe medication or ask them to run a medical test, the first question we get is “do we really need this?” People do not have enough money to cover their medical expenses and prescriptions. The majority of our patients cannot read or write, which has many repercussions for their daily lives and activities. For example, when I ask my expecting patients to track their weight, they tell me they cannot read their weight. Most of them have never been vaccinated either.
The overall situation in northwest Syria was already difficult for everyone before the earthquakes, but now, everyone’s lives have just become a nightmare. People lost what they had managed to rebuild – their homes, their belongings and are now facing renewed displacement. We lost family members and friends. Those who have managed to find a home, are now forced to live in the open and in tents again, they are exposed to extreme weather conditions, like the recent storm we experienced in the region; and access to basic everyday items and goods such as food and water is limited. Everyone was affected, without exception. What I am witnessing as a doctor after the earthquakes is something I have never seen before.
I came back to work right after the earthquakes. We immediately started receiving pregnant patients who had pre-scheduled appointments and others who came because they were now facing complications due to the shock they had undergone because of the earthquakes.
Before the earthquake, we used to have two cases of miscarriage per week at Al-Amal Hospital. Now, we see four miscarriages per day."
In several cases, these are late miscarriages, which are miscarriages occurring after the 7th month of pregnancy. I remember a case of a woman who was close to giving birth, being more than 8 months pregnant. She came for a regular check-up right after the earthquakes and during the ultrasound we found out that her baby’s heartbeat had stopped. It was one of the hardest cases. In another case, a woman who was pregnant with triplets lost all 3 of them. We received her a while after the earthquake, but we estimate the miscarriage took place the day of the earthquake or the following.
We also observe a devastating increase in stillbirths, witnessing 3 times more cases of stillbirths than we had seen in the past. And last but not least, we also see a very high number of premature births, with an increase of 10-12% compared to the pre-earthquake number of cases. This means that currently 3 out of 10 of births at Al-Amal Hospital are premature.
Almost all women we currently have admitted into our hospital need mental health treatment and psychosocial support.
Every day I refer almost all my patients to the mental health department. Some patients present more common psycho-physical symptoms, such as disruptions in their menstrual cycle, insomnia, sleep disturbances and flare-ups of skin diseases because of stress and anxiety, but others suffer from very severe mental health conditions. There are also cases of pregnant women who are telling us they have suicidal thoughts.
The earthquakes coupled with existing unhealthy living conditions, poor sanitation or little to no access to safe drinking water and food, have all contributed to the further deterioration of the population’s health, including mental health in the northwest region. The threat of a cholera outbreak is looming, with growing numbers of suspected cases being reported daily. Thankfully, so far, the strict disinfection and sanitization measures we have in place are working but every day we pray it will stay like that.
Despite everything and against all odds, I am always trying to see the bright side of things.
Every baby we take care of, and every successful delivery offers a glimmer of hope. We need to continue working and give people hope. Give them a hand to rise and rebuild their life. If the world can hear me, I urge them to continue supporting the people of Syria with medicine, medical equipment, and the tools to rebuild homes and livelihoods, as well as invest in education and support our children. They are our future.


I’ve always pictured the Stockholm-bound The Riven as the Swedish version of Thulsa Doom – similar vibes, similar undertones, and similar upbeat resonances. The RIven, as far as I observe, has always been influenced by the sounds from the golden age of classic rock; the 1970s and 1980s. Their sounds are genuinely hard-hitting, sharp-shooting, and they appear to be the kind of sounds that would make you want to headbang as the exciting memories in your head replay themselves in retrospect whilst you listen to them. In terms of genre classification, they might pass as heavy blues rock with progressive, psychedelic, and classical influences and a strong emphasis on menacing riffs as well as vigorous vocals.
Their sophomore album, Peace and Conflict (The Sign) was recorded at La Cavana Studios by Arnau Diaz, and mixed and mastered by Ola Ersfjord who has previously worked with several renowned names to note, such as Tribulation, Lucifer, and Imperial State Electric– while the album artwork was done by the Paris-based Dutch visual artist Maarten Donders.
Peace and Conflict appears to be strong on NWOBHM-powered hard rock roots. When it comes to the lyrical aspects, they chose to involve rather intricate topics such as the ones surrounding life and death, love and hate, and freedom, while also sonically presenting a wide range of sounds from fast-paced heavy metal to laid-back acoustic cuts. In a form of nine full-blown, explosion-inducing tracks, they managed to produce the purest kind of twin guitar arrangements as well as melodic elements that appear to be intensely vibrant. Peace and Conflict is an honest work of art that instantly attracted the attention of classic rock fans across the scene.
Performing under the lineup of Totta Ekebergh (vocals), Arnau Diaz (guitar), Joakim Sandgård (guitar), Max Ternebring (bass) and Jussi Kalla (drums), The Riven offers a genuine and atmospheric rock experience, almost as though we’re in a (good kind of) psychedelic trip when we listen to it. Their progress in terms of musical career is ever-evolving, and it’s the immaculate rhythm section that keeps the groove going. The vocals that Ekebergh presented are also all-around powerful, especially on the opening track ‘On Time’, which happens to be a track with a strong emphasis on twin guitar lines.
Overall, it’s such a pleasant album to listen to during both good and bad times. I should say their sounds are on par with, if not Thulsa Doom, then fellow Scandinavian rock unit Motorpsycho. Despite being a relatively new band, the sonic experience that the Riven offers is ever-progressing, and I’m looking forward to hearing more from them.
Buy the album here:
8 / 10


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Glendalough © Jeremy Rebelka
Located just south of Dublin, Glendalough is a very popular destination for day-trippers. Although it gets busy, the site has a very tangible spirituality that can be experienced whilst standing amidst the remains of the monastic settlement. The Gaelic name translates to 'valley of the two lakes' and there are beautiful walks around the ruined monastery and along the clear-as-glass lakes.
St Kevin founded the monastery in the 6th century and it became a great European centre for learning. His body lies in the 9th century cathedral. The site is adorned with St Kevin's Cross, carved in about 1150. Other buildings here have survived from the 8th and 12th centuries, the most famous of which is the round tower, standing 112ft (34m) high with a base measuring 52ft (16m) in circumference.
Glendalough is a remarkable place both in its profound history and its natural splendour. Photographers will be in heaven with the scenery and the romantic ruins. All told, the place fires up the imagination.
Address: 18 miles (30km) south of Dublin
Telephone: +353 404 45325
Opening times: Visitor Centre opening hours: Mid-October to mid-March: 9.30am-5pm Mid-March to Mid October: 9.30am-6pm
Admission: Adults €5.00, Children and Students: €3.00. Concessions available.

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In the last few months, I have been put on various drugs for sinus problems. These include antibiotics like Tequin and Levaquin as well as prednisone. The prednisone made me squirrelly, so I stopped it with my doctor's OK.
I was given another course of Levaquin for a bladder infection and started feeling panicky. Then my doctor put me on Zoloft to combat anxiety.
Before all this began, I ran a marathon and was living a full life with no anxiety problems. Is it possible that the drugs set off these troubles?
Antibiotics are rarely considered as contributors to anxiety or depression. But quinolone-type antibiotics (Levaquin, Cipro, Floxin, Noroxin, Tequin) may trigger nervousness, confusion, dizziness, depression or even psychosis. Prednisone is notorious for causing insomnia, depression and mood swings.
Treating anxiety or depression with heavy-duty antipsychotic medicine like Zyprexa is risky. This drug can cause weight gain, dizziness, agitation, personality disorder and sleepiness.
I take aspirin for my heart. I bruise easily and get dark splotches on my hands and arms. Is there any connection?
Some people are very susceptible to this potential side effect. Discuss this issue with your doctor to see if you should take a lower dose of aspirin.
Joe Graedon, a pharmacologist, and Teresa Graedon, an expert in medical anthropology and nutrition, can be reached at People's Pharmacy, King Features Syndicate, 888 7th Ave., New York, NY 10019, or at firstname.lastname@example.org.

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WASHINGTON, DC (PRWEB) August 27, 2004
Senator John Kerry, the Democratic Presidential nominee, praised the award winning book Not Yet At Ease: Photographs of America's Continuing Engagement With the Vietnam War. He said: "I wanted to let you know how much I appreciate receiving my very own copy of Not Yet At Ease. Your book is a unique narrative of the war and its lasting affects. It will be a treasured part of my collection."
Debate revolving around the Vietnam War plays a central role in the Presidential contest. Solid, unbiased information about the Vietnam War is in the public interest.
Dr. David Chananie, the author, says: "I am pleased to have Senator Kerry's endorsement. Not Yet At Ease helps to keep the flame alive for our veterans. It lets vets show their family and friends what they did. It gives people who want to learn about the Vietnam War a fair and balanced presentation.
Anyone who reads Not Yet At Ease will learn lessons from the Vietnam War that are so applicable today. For example, `...the enemy should be constantly harried and denied any sanctuaries...'"
Writer's Digest awarded Not Yet At Ease an honorable mention for nonfiction in its 10th annual international contest. Similarly, the Publishers Marketing Association judged it among three finalists for cover design in the 2003 Benjamin Franklin Awards.
Not Yet At Ease: Photographs of America's Continuing Engagement With the Vietnam War, tells the story of all sides of the conflict. Over 150 photographs show the agony of war wounds, the triumph over an enemy, the weight of the world on the shoulders of a G.I. after completing a mission, the grim determination of Vietnamese soldiers ... the journalists killed covering the war ... the whirlwind of sorrows and pride running fingers across a name on the Wall ... and the struggle of Vietnam veterans to keep the memories alive, through such events as the Rolling Thunder motorcycle run to the Wall.
Dr. David Chananie is an expert on the Vietnam War. He predicted a guerrilla war in Iraq. He predicted female soldiers would be killed and their children orphaned. He estimated the cost of the war and its likely impact on the economy. He predicted the rise in interest rates. He predicted gas would cost more at the filling station.
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Supermarket food: Stefan Gates compares fruit and veg cost
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Nestlé, who makes chocolate like Milkybar, Smarties as well as KitKat and Aero, is the world’s largest producer of dairy products. The company works with hundreds of thousands of farmers around the world with millions of cows who provide the milk for its confectionery. News about the new plant-based range has caused outrage amongst livestock farmers.
Ahead of a major climate summit in Scotland next month, Nestlé chief executive Mark Schneider was in the UK to launch a range of non-dairy, plant-based alternatives to its milk and chocolate.
The company hopes that the move will reduce its greenhouse gas emissions.
It is thought that agriculture accounts for around 20 percent of the world’s greenhouse emissions, with methane from cows being a contributing factor.
Mr Schneider told BBC that the move was in response to consumers moving away from dairy products and opting to eat plant-based alternatives.
This includes milk such as oat milk or soya-based products.
He said: “We think less meat and dairy is good for the planet, but it’s also good for diet and health, and it is also a big commercial opportunity.”
However, Mr Schneider warned consumers that the alternative products would cost more than their dairy equivalents, with hope to reduce the price over time.
“The first unit is always going to be a little more expensive, this is a hump you have to get over, and then at some point economies of scale kick in making them more affordable as we have seen in electric cars,” he explained.
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The chief executive added: “Some consumers are willing to pay a premium now for products that pave the way for that.”
However, livestock farmers have expressed their concerns about the plant-based alternatives, with some not convinced it will be more sustainable.
Conwy hill farmer Gareth Wyn Jones, who has a large social media following, said he would not be supporting the company this Christmas.
He said: “I will not be buying Quality streets this Christmas, or any time.”
Farmers were also not convinced that switching to milk alternatives will make them more sustainable.
One comment, from Hailey Alcock, read: “The company was literally built on the dairy industry!”
Another person, Peter Lee, said: “It won’t be sustainable, we need milk in the chocolate and we need cows on the planet!”
Customers also took to Twitter to share their thoughts on the release.
One user, Kim Jordan, wrote: “According to the boss they’ll be more expensive?! What is that about?”
Another person, Adam Rigg, said: “All plant-based produce is more expensive if you look around in the supermarket.”
Express.co.uk has contacted the company for comment on sustainability of its new products.
Along with the dairy-free products, the confectionery company is also working with new types of feed for cows that produce less methane per litre of milk produced.
It comes after Mr Schneider explained that the company was working hard to make sure products made it onto the shelves this winter.
A number of sectors have faced issues with supply chains due to a shortage in HGV drivers.
Mr Schneider said: “Like other businesses, we are seeing some labour shortages and some transportation issues but it’s our UK team’s top priority to work constructively with retailers to supply them.”
Asked whether Quality Street chocolate would be in the shops this year, he said: “We are working hard.”
Several other companies have also taken steps to reduce their carbon footprint, with Cadbury releasing its very first plant-based chocolate range.
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Record GST collection
- November 2, 2022
- Posted by: OptimizeIAS Team
- Category: DPN Topics
Record GST collection
Gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections rose to Rs 1,51,718 crore for October, the second highest level since the roll-out of the indirect tax regime in July 2017.
- Monthly GST revenues have been above the Rs 1.4 lakh crore mark for the last eight months in a row.
- Revenue growth is crucial for fiscal arithmetic this year as the government tackles additional spending needs on account of fertilizer, food and fuel subsidies.
- High inflation rate-increase in retail prices of many consumption goods,
- The festive season demand–increased spending on account of the festive season
- Actions taken to ensure compliance-introduction of e-invoicing system, e-way bills coupled with the crackdown on fake invoicing. Also linking the customs portal with GST portal
E-Way bill system:
- E-Way bill system is for GST registered person / enrolled transporter for generating the way bill (a document to be carried by the person in charge of conveyance) electronically on commencement of movement of goods exceeding the value of Rs. 50,000 in relation to supply or for reasons other than supply or due to inward supply from an unregistered person.
- E-Way Bill is a compliance mechanism wherein by way of a digital interface the person causing the movement of goods uploads the relevant information prior to the commencement of movement of goods and generates an e-way bill on the GST portal.
- An electronic way bill or ‘e-way bill’ system offers the technological framework to track intra-state as well as inter-state movements of goods of value exceeding Rs 50,000, for sales beyond 10 km in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime. When an eway bill is generated, a unique E-way Bill Number (EBN) is allocated and is available to the supplier, recipient, and the transporter.
- It was launched to:
- Facilitate faster movement of goods.
- Improve the turnaround time of vehicles.
- Help the logistics industry by increasing the average distances travelled and reducing the travel time as well as costs.
- E-Way Bill Rules
- According to notified e-way bill rules, every supplier requires prior online registration on the e-way bill portal for the movement of goods. Tax officials have the power to scrutinise the e-way bill at any point during transit to check tax evasion.
- The rules also specify that the permits for conventional cargo (other than over-dimensional carve) are valid for one day for the movement of goods for 100 km, and in the same proportion for the following days.
- In general, validity of the e-way bill cannot be extended but a commissioner may extend the validity period only through issuing notification for certain categories of goods.
- Penalty for goods moved without generating a valid e-way bill:
- A fine of Rs 10,000 or amount of tax sought to be evaded, whichever is higher, may be imposed by tax authorities.
- In such a situation, goods, and the vehicle transporting them, can be detained or seized.
- An e-way bill can be regenerated by the transporter before expiry, but, if the e-way bill has expired, the system won’t allow regeneration linked to the same invoice.
- Specific goods that are exempt from e-way bill rules are:
- Liquefied petroleum gas for supply to household and non-domestic exempted category customers
- Kerosene oil sold under Public Distribution System (PDS)
- Postal baggage transported by Department of Posts
- Natural or cultured pearls and precious or semi-precious stones; precious metals and metals clad with precious metal
- Jewellery, goldsmiths’ and silversmiths’ wares and other articles
- Used personal and household effects
- Unworked and worked coral
- Goods transported are alcoholic liquor for human consumption, petroleum crude, high-speed diesel, petrol, natural gas or aviation turbine fuel.
- Goods being transported are not treated as supply under Schedule III of the Act. Schedule III consists of activities that would neither be a supply of goods nor service like service of an employee to an employer in his employment, functions performed by MP, MLA etc.
- Goods transported are empty cargo containers
- Goods other than de-oiled cake being transported as specified:
- Curd, lassi, buttermilk
- Fresh milk and pasteurised milk not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter
- Unprocessed tea leaves and unroasted coffee beans
- Live animals, plants and trees
- Unbranded rice and wheat flour
- Items of educational importance (books, maps, periodicals)
- Other transactional cases where e-way bill is not required are:
- e-Way Bill is optional for doods of value less than Rs. 50,000 (except in cases of mandatory e-way bill provisions like the movement of Handicraft goods and movement of goods for Interstate Job work)
- If goods are being transported by a non-motorised conveyance (Ex. Horse carts or manual carts)
- If goods are being transported:
- From the port, airport, air cargo complex and land customs station to an inland container depot (ICD) or a container freight station (CFS) for clearance by Customs
- From ICD or CFS to a customs port, airport, air cargo etc under customs bond
- From one customs port/station to another one under customs bond
- Goods transported under the customs supervision or customs seal
- Goods transported within the notified area
- Goods transported are transit from/ to Nepal/ Bhutan
- If goods are transported to a weighbridge within 20kms and back to the place of business covered under a Delivery Challan (DC)
- Where Government or local authorities transport goods by rail as a consignor
- Goods transported to/from the Ministry of Defence


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Students at Greenville Elementary School were honored Wednesday for their efforts in the accelerated reader program for the year.
The top point earner in the school was fifth grader Katy Littlefield with 314.7 points.
Class leaders were Littlefield in fifth grade, James Matthews in fourth grade with 223.4 points, Maddie Emerson in the third grade with 233.2 points, and Demetrius Lucas in second grade with 101.1 points.
Top point earners by individual class were Nola Young, Demetrius Lucas, Taevon Petty and Olivia Durbin in the second grade; Natalie Goggin, Maddie Emerson, Maddie Beckert and Sylvie Smerick-Garrett in the third grade; Drake Graber, Brandon Hulbert, Audrey Cornelius and James Matthews in the fourth grade; and Ella Kleiner, Katy Littlefield, Daniel Graham and Logan Smith in the fifth grade.
Second place finishers were Ian Walker, Olivia Goodson, Ryder Johnson and Trinity Plannette in the second grade; Benjamin Wittig, Kira Ackerman, Cole Wayman and Isaiah Matthews in the third grade; Bailey Taylor, Brooke Wayman, Yoseph Golovay and Joeli Dietz in the fourth grade and Erin Drannan, Jay Miller, Brock Riedemann and Caleb Ward in the fifth grade.
Third place finishers were Kendra McGuire, Isaac Sussenbach, Christopher Smith and Ezhale Valleroy in the second grade; Wynn Wilson, Cannon Hamel, Logan Beckham and Christian Swalley in the third grade; Ava Scott, Austin Swalley, Olivia Wells and Austin Hughes in the fourth grade; and Kaleena Botulunski, Aliyah McNeill, Dominic Sanchez and Griffin Prater in the fifth grade.
First place finishers received trophies. Other students were given ribbons.

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As part of the startup Interview series, we are going to interview Mrs. Mirela Meita from Digital Clincs, a Romanian telehealth startup offering a telemedicine platform that complements the medical services provided in clinics or hospitals, allowing patients to be close to doctors, anywhere and anytime.
Mirela, thanks for taking the time to catch up with us. Can you briefly outline the company’s story, what is Digital Clinics’ key goal? Who are the founders and how it all became what it is today?
The Digital Clinics’ story started in April 2020. However, I remember being frustrated by the lack of online medical services for years, because my daughters have been studying in the UK since 2010 and whenever they needed light medical advice which did not need a medical visit, they would call me, I then called a doctor friend who then called their specialized doctor friends. It was a long process for me and for the doctors as well. And I know I am not the only one in this situation. I remember thinking how useful a telemedicine service would be for all the parties involved, but until recently it was only wishful thinking.
Then, this thought became a real necessity in April 2020 when, like in the rest of Europe, we could not move except to buy food because of the pandemic. And, as it happens, it was then when you started having minor health issues which you wanted to discuss with doctors. But, there was no one to discuss them with because medical clinics were closed and the hospitals were open only for emergencies or for those with major health problems. I looked on their websites for online appointments and there were very few options. The major private medical institutions were offering online medical consultations but the process of registering and talking to a doctor was not user-friendly and sometimes took a few days.
It was then when I started thinking that there was a major gap on the market for an independent online medical clinic, that would be easy to use for both doctors and patients and that enabled people to get medical advice from a variety of doctors from a variety of fields, hospitals, and countries. This was the moment I started talking to my four partners.
Since then, we launched Digital Clinics in July 2020 in beta form. Now our goal is to bring the medical expertise of doctors in Romania to the people who need it. The next level is to bring the expertise of international doctors to English-speaking patients. The platform started as a Romanian telemedicine platform, but in August 2021 we will launch the English page which will give us access to international doctors and patients.
What kind of products and services does your company offer?
Digital Clinics offers video medical consultations with doctors, psychotherapists, and wellbeing services that can be done online. We also provide medical news regarding different pathologies and information about preventing them.
A medical appointment lasts 20 minutes, meaning that you can speak with a doctor for 20 minutes and 50 minutes with a psychotherapist. The patients can also send messages (chat) to doctors, upload their previous medical records and receive a medical report at the end of the appointment.
We believe in a holistic approach to medicine and this is why we recently added the wellbeing page – kinesitherapy, yoga, tai chi, and qigong – for an all-round experience. The mind, actually the peace of mind, in a medical condition is something as important as the treatment itself. We wanted to be there for the patients and to cover as many of their needs as possible.
What’s the latest progress in the project, and what are you focusing on right now?
Right now, we are focusing on launching the English page of Digital Clinics. Some of our doctors are practicing medicine in Italy, Switzerland, or Luxembourg and they asked us if they can have access to an English page of the platform in order to have appointments with international patients. We thought it was an excellent idea and we started developing it.
What pain of your customers are you helping solve? What is your company’s offering and what kind of customers and partners are you looking for?
We strive to make it easier for patients to chat to doctors from the comfort of their own homes, while avoiding commutes, disrupted workdays, etc. Now we are used to doing everything from the comfort of our homes: shopping, working and even dating. Why not solve our medical issues too?
Also, as we all know a standard medical consultation became shorter and shorter and sometimes a doctor has less than 10 minutes for a consultation: assessing the information, making up his mind about diagnoses and writing a medical report. And, at the end of the appointment, we still have lots of questions but the appointment is over too soon.
Therefore, a second opinion and a 20-minute chat with a doctor about our concerns would be a relief. Understanding our health issues means that we can better cope with the associated stress and the necessary treatments.
What differentiates Digital Clinics’ from its competitors?
I think what makes us different is the access to doctors working internationally, as well as our holistic approach to medicine. In a nutshell, we offer an all-round experience: you can talk to a doctor about your health issues, calm your mind with a psychotherapist and practice physiotherapy if you need it, or meditate if you think it helps.
We have not focused on the competition so much, so I am not sure if I answered this question right. We are very much focused on our patients’ and doctors’ needs and we are developing the platform according to their feedback and demands. In this way, we can respond directly to our most valuable resources which are the doctors and patients.
To sum up, what differentiates us in the market is our global and holistic approach and the focus on all-round health needs – doctors, psychiatrists, psychologists and the wellbeing part which is equally as important.
Do you use AI technology in your product? How does it work for you?
Not yet. We are still at the very beginning, but we are constantly monitoring AI developments, new technologies coming into the market, and speaking to experts. When the moment is right and based on the feedback of our doctors we will start adding AI facilities to the platform. Luckily, the platform was developed in such a way that it will be easy to add an AI function.
Do you have any projects related to COVID-19 research? If so, can you explain how your product is contributing to a global fight against coronavirus?
No. We are focused on the long-term needs of our doctors and patients.
What is your business model and how are you planning to get early customers onboard? Have you already raised money for your operations and building the platform?
I think people use services to improve their lives so we are focused on building a product that adds value to people’s lives. In our case, this means helping people access international medical expertise and prescriptions from wherever they live, giving doctors the possibility of setting their own fees and hours, and making wellness facilities available on the same platform – all in exchange for a small commission fee.
Our clients at Digital Clinics are both our doctors and our patients. Our goal is to build trust among them (trust for doctors that they will be paid, trust for patients that they are talking to a well-qualified doctor, that their medical record is safe, and that they will have their questions answered quickly.)
With a robust foundation of the business, the next step is to build an efficient communication campaign on various channels. My expertise in communication and in brand awareness makes this straightforward.
What milestones have you had in fundraising and where are you now?
We are still supporting the platform financially; we did not start seeking investments yet. For now, we have had the advantage of benefiting from organic growth from our network of doctors but we are now looking into raising money for a digital advertising campaign that would reach our target customers. But, when we will start looking for investors, we will not only look for money, but also for a trusted partner who can bring new expertise to the team.
What was it like growing your team? What are the challenges and surprises you encountered? What tips do you have for building a solid team?
Putting together a team for this project wasn’t an easy task. Although I have developed teams and managed people in various businesses before, the digital health tech industry is still an infant industry, which challenged me more than usual. This doesn’t mean that people lack expertise, but sometimes we did not correctly assess the job description, because we are learning as we are going to. There is no model on the market, there are no trained people with previous experience.
Tips: do not hire big teams for different tasks. You will realize that what you thought you needed is different from what the market is asking for and the expertise of the people has to be different and then you have to let them go. Hire slowly and adapt the staff expertise to the market requests.
What are your company’s plans for the future, your major dream in 2021?
We plan to expand internationally in 2021 and to continue building up trust among doctors and patients. Trust in this business is crucial. Trust from patients that they are speaking with accredited doctors, trust that their medical records are safe, trust from doctors that they will be paid according to the contract and that their expertise is valued.
What do you think about the business climate in Romania and in the EU in general?
I think both in Romania and in the EU we have all the basic conditions to start and develop a business – from the necessary fiscal regulations and an educated labor force which are critical for a tech business.
To summarize our interview, I would like to ask your opinion about the future of the HealthTech industry, especially considering the impact of pandemics and all this economic turbulence.
I think health tech will develop tremendously because it will greatly improve people’s lives. Some studies are quoting that in more than 50% of medical appointments you do not need to physically see the doctor. So, this is the potential market – the TAM (total addressable market) can be huge.
Also, at a personal level, I can see a difference, compared to other businesses I started in the past. I founded a media venture in 2012 and an art project in 2015 and there was not so much interest even around my friends, which I think represents a good market indicator. But with this new venture, everyone around is asking something, wanting to know more about online medical consultations.
It is a slow process because a habit of hundreds of years has to change, but once people will realize its benefits, they will start using telemedicine like they are using messages – it will come naturally. The silver lining of the pandemic is that people have become much more comfortable in introducing technology in their personal lives. The resistance to change exists, but people will slowly adapt. And this will give us the time to improve our services and to better adapt to our clients’ needs.

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A Brooklyn man has been sentenced to 20 years to life in prison for commuting from Brooklyn to Long Island to stab a Babylon woman on New Year’s Day in 2022.
On January 1, 2022, Michaelle Jaccis, 21, was at her home in West Babylon along with her fraternal twin brother and 15-year-old brother. Sometime after 2:00 p.m., Kisjonne Campbell, 25, knocked on the door of their residence. The victim’s 15-year-old brother answered, and opened the door to find Campbell wearing all black with a ski mask on and gray sneakers. Campbell proceeded to ask the boy if he had a phone number for a cab company, which he looked up for him. Campbell left shortly after.
The victim’s brother had informed her what happened, and she decided to take a drive in their family vehicle. Upon returning home, Jaccis was attacked by Campbell in front of her home. Her brothers rushed outside when they heard screaming to find Campbell, still wearing the same clothing from earlier, stabbing their sister. Campbell fled the scene as the victim’s two brothers went back into the house to call 911. Responding officers spotted Campbell jogging down a nearby block just several minutes after the 911 call. Campbell attempted to flee the officers by jumping a fence, but was unsuccessful and taken into custody. The victim’s two brothers then identified Campbell as the perpetrator.
Campbell’s knife was found later that afternoon by members of the Suffolk County Police Department, hidden in a bush of the house next door to the scene. The tip of the knife was missing and was later found to be lodged in the victim’s skull. The ski mask was also later found and contained DNA that matched Campbell’s.
Campbell was transported to police headquarters where he was questioned by detectives for two hours. During that time, Campbell admitted on videotape that he had a previous relationship with Jaccis and took a cab from the homeless shelter he was staying at in Brooklyn to her residence. He also admitted to punching her in the face, and described the knife he was carrying, but told police that he blacked out after punching Jaccis.
On May 8, 2023, Campbell pleaded guilty to second-degree murder before Supreme Court Justice John B. Collins. He was sentenced on July 5, 2023 to 20 years to life in prison.
“There is absolutely no justification for this defendant’s violent actions,” said Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney. “The brutal manner in which he chose to attack and kill Ms. Jaccis deserves an equally brutal sentence in prison.”


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As tour sales indicate, depressed demand for international trips means you may find sales there.
For example, while you won’t find a huge deal at The Broadmoor’s Cloud Camp wilderness property near Colorado Springs — which, on the heels of a very busy year, is offering a Cyber Monday sale of 10 percent off select 2022 stays that normally start at $1,055 — you will find deals in Chile. There, Tierra Hotels, which operates remote lodges in Patagonia, Chiloe and the Atacama Desert, is offering its first-ever seasonal sale at 40 percent off stays booked Nov. 29 for travel through April 30, 2022 and 30 percent off stays beyond that, through April 2023 (two nights minimum). Rates, which include meals and guided excursions, normally start at $800 a person a day.
Sales on big-ticket, far-flung places include a few small ships in the Galápagos. Metropolitan Touring will add a two-night stay at Quito’s boutique Casa Gangotena, valued at $1,120, on Black Friday for most 2022 Galápagos bookings, which start at $4,052 for five days on a 40-guest yacht.
Ecoventura will offer 15 percent off its 20-person-yacht Galápagos cruises, which start at $8,950 a person before the discount on select 2022 departures January to March booked Nov. 25 through 30 (email [email protected] to book).
The year-old Hôtel Barrière Le Carl Gustaf on St. Bart in the Caribbean will hold its first Black Friday sale from Nov. 26 to 29, with 15 percent off suites, which normally start at $990, plus daily breakfast, a yoga or Pilates class, two massages, airport transfers and a $50 food-and-beverage credit. Blackout dates include the first week of January and March 16 to 20.
Cruises discounted now, and later
While you will see Black Friday cruise deals from lines like Royal Caribbean and Holland America, you may also see them during “wave season,” a sales period that runs roughly from mid-January to March when the majority of bookings take place, encouraged by incentives.
“Wave season is kind of considered our Black Friday, but prepandemic, wave season started earlier and earlier,” sometimes in November, said Michelle Fee, the chief executive and founder of Cruise Planners, a travel agency.
Still, she recommends booking early as a risk-free way to get what you want — such as the exact dates, ships and cabins — since most cruise lines will re-price your deal should the fares drop before your final payment is due.

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A friend says he was shocked his neighbor was killed by an MTS co-worker during a shooting spree Tuesday.
Bus mechanic, Michael Stevenson, 55, was one of two transit employees fatally shot by Lonnie Glasco, 47, who killed by police. Stevenson had worked for MTS for 31 years.
"It makes me speechless, really," Stevenson's neighbor Steve Howe said. "I have pity -- I feel sorry for anybody it happens to. This world's a nice world, but why do people have to go out and do things like this? That's what I don't understand."
Howe and Stevenson had a bond over another traumatic experience -- they witnessed a shooting together in the alley near their homes.
"I kind of talked to him as we were sitting in the back of the police car, to identify the people or person who'd done the shooting," Howe said. "I got bullet holes in my back fence from it."
San Diego homicide detectives are trying to determine a motive for the shooting at the Metropolitan Transit System's East Village bus compound.
Glasco "became irrational" shortly after clocking out of an eight-hour shift that ended at 2 a.m., according to Police Capt. Jim Collins.
"He went into an office, brandished a weapon and told several people in there that they weren't going to be leaving," Collins said.
Collins said Glasco, a fare-box repairman and 29-year MTS employee, left the room after an exchange of conversation. The others soon heard shots fired, then found 37-year-old Benjamin Mwangi, a transit foreman, dying of a head wound.
"Witnesses started running from the area, they heard another shot fired, and police were called," Collins said.
Stevenson was hospitalized and placed on life support. He died about 11 hours after the shooting.

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When you just think about it on a superficial level, Alexa & Katie is a show that does have risk written metaphorically on it. This show is not an established franchise, and nor is it a show with a ton of big names. It’s a comedy/drama hybrid that is reminiscent of some other Netflix shows and with cancer at the center of the story, you have to know that there are going to be some viewers who shy away. Those who do watch, though, may find an element of hope and perseverance, especially since one of the characters at the center of this story is young.
We do hope that viewers out there check out this story and get invested in it; with that being said, we don’t necessarily think that Netflix is going to be in all that much of a hurry to renew things for an additional season. That’s really not something that Netflix does for a lot of their shows unless they are super big-budget and they want to make a huge commitment to in order to ensure that it sticks around. Some shows do actually need to be renewed long in advance in order for them to be produced properly.
Once there is some more news regarding a potential Alexa & Katie season 2, we’ll at least you know. For now, we would say that the renewal timeline for the series is anywhere between a few weeks and a couple of months. It all depends on the immediate numbers compared to some of the ones Netflix draws long-term.
Do you want to see an Alexa & Katie season 2 renewal? Be sure to share right now in the comments below!
Meanwhile, be sure to like CarterMatt on Facebook in the event you want to get some other news when it comes to the series. (Photo: Netflix.)

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I have the inspiration to write this article after my friend came running, saying “Help, my dog ate a plastic bag”. If there are some of you whom your dog has inevitably consumed a plastic bag, then this article will be good for you to read. We will tell you exactly what to do when your dog ate plastic bag,
What To Do When Your Dog Ate Plastic Bag
One of the most common causes of deaths of dogs, due to human negligence, is actually due to the dogs consuming plastic bags. These materials are not biodegradable, and it will take years for them to break down under natural conditions. Can you imagine what will happen when the dogs ate the plastic bag, or the equivalent of it? Their digestive systems certainly cannot break them down, and it will stay in their system for years, assuming that the dog does not die before that happens.
These plastic bag, after your dog eats them, will block the entire digestive tract of your dog. This will cause severe problems to your beloved pet. It will also cause suffocation as there is no avenue for air to enter the dog at all. All of these will lead to death of your dog.
So, what do do when your dog ate plastic bag? Here are some steps that you can take after your dog have ate the plastic bag.
This is important, as when you are not calm and in a hasty mode, you might make many wrong decisions that will have a direct impact on your dog’s odds of survival. Assess the situation first. Determine if the plastic material is completely in the dog, or it is partially outside.
Remove plastic material from dog’s head (if necessary)
Do be cautious about this. Even if the plastic material can be seen hanging outside the dog’s mouth, do not remove it at all. This is because in the process of the untrained hand, the removal of the plastic material may cause damage to the dog’s internal system. You should only remove the plastic material if it is completely outside of the dog’s system.
Is The Dog Still Breathing?
In the event that your dog ate plastic bag, most of the time it will be suffocating, and this is when immediate reaction from you will determine if the dog stays alive or not. You should feel for the dog’s pulse and check for breathing, Be prepared to administer CPR to your dog.
After 10 minutes or so, whether your dog is breathing or not does not matter. You should quickly rush your dog to the vet for immediate attention. Actually, from the beginning after you assess the situation, the most important step to take is to bring the dog to the vet. In the event that you are able to get an assistant, you can then get the other person to administer the said steps above.
What Are The Possible Dangerous Items In The House
To avoid the situation of you being desperate about what to do when your dog ate plastic bag, you might want to determine the various pitfalls that is common at your house. The most common items that the dogs tries to ingest is the bags from common items that we regularly purchase. It includes snack bags, cereal bags or even the dog food bags. If you commonly store items in the fridge, then you might have those resealable bags too. If there is anyone one medication, the dog might even eat the bags, together with the medication in them.
As such, you can see that there are indeed many items that your dog can ingest. Do take extra precaution them in a bin that your dog will never be able to rummage.

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Radiography is an important part of diagnostic imaging in veterinary medicine. Our radiology service caters for all of your small animal friends. X-ray images allow our specialists to examine your pet for injury or disease. Not only used for bones, radiographs can provide examination of the heart, lungs, and abdominal organs.
- Orthopaedic; lameness, fractures or deformities
- Assessing the abdomen; bloat, pain, vomiting or diarrhoea
- Viewing tumours, cysts or stones
- Diagnosing dental problems, such as abscesses and fractures
- Viewing/ diagnosing conditions that effect vital organs such as; heart, lungs or liver
We can also use the ultrasound scan to check if a dog or cat is pregnant, we can perform the scan during a normal consultation. Generally speaking, ultrasound is the best, way to evaluate fluid-filled and soft tissue organs in pets, this is non-invasive and is not painful. This means we can complete the scan without the need to give anaesthetic, however some very anxious pets may need a light sedative.
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Discussion in 'Apple, Inc and Tech Industry' started by francisq, Apr 5, 2010.
Apple 216.28B Market Cap vs. Walmart 208.59B vs. Microsoft 256.71B
$40B more Microsoft
I'm loving it! Just wish I had more.
I just wish I had bought a ton of it a year ago.
Apple will one day be king of capital
Many, many moons ago after Steve left, err, was asked to leave, I bought quite a few shares when it bottomed out much to the snickers of my then friends. Guess who is snickering now?
Probably your friends, because (assuming you haven't sold it yet) it has contributed $0 to your income.
Some day instead of voting democrat or republican we will be voting Google or Apple!!!
You realise if he has any real number of them he could sell them on now at utterly vast profits?
Yes? But until the shares are sold and taxed it's retarded to say that you've made money off of them (because you haven't), or that anyone should be jealous. You can't spend or save money you don't have.
I've sold a few shares here and there, but still have a "few" more. I also bought many shares of Ford stock when it hit a low of just over a buck last year and now is in the $11.00 range. But I have also bought shares of stock and lost some buckaroos, can you say Palm Inc?
Same. I actually think Ford is going to recover quite nicely; they've gone through the motions better than most other companies.
I'm pretty sure anyone who has dabbled in the stock market has a story like this
I'd short an option just out of money for a few months, incase ipad sales cool. Since expectations are already built into the price
Ever heard of dividends?
I currently have a stop loss set on my Apple shares. Just don't want it to take a temp dip down to $200 again and not to take profit. I wish I had it setup last time it took a big dip (down to $190).
Apple doesn't pay dividends.
Clearly the market views the iPad as a massive failure. Oh, and we all know that iPhone sales have been slowing down, and this price reflects the markets understanding of that failure too. Oh, and Mac Pros and MacBook Pros are grossly out-of-step with the market, so the market is punishing Apple for this.
What? You mean if I read it in the MacRumors forums it isn't necessarily reality?
Back in 2003 when I started buying a little stock, Apple was at $80/share. I couldn't buy enough shares to justify the purchase, so I didn't. MAN, I wish I had $1,000 to drop on that back in the day.
I was saying to someone recently actually how I wish I had bought Apple shares when they went low. If I had the money to invest in a significant amount of them I'd be a millionaire now, with a Rolls-Royce instead of a crummy Vauxhall!
Those who got in on the price drop to $193 right after the iPad was announced are doing a mini-happy dance.
Long time fan since I owned the Power PC 7200. I thought that it was so different than the PC that I became a fan right then. Bought some shares of Apple @ $18 before the split. Haven't touched it since!
I was stupid and waited and had to buy it at $40 and could only afford 10 shares. Then it split and now has skyrocketed...
really? AAPL is not performing NEAR as well as many other stocks for the last year.....Hell look at Ford...a 5x increase vs Apples' 2-3x increase
I got in at $200 which isn't too bad, wish it could have been lower.
Ever heard of Apple?

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Sorry Mom! Scientists Prove That Breakfast Is Not The Most Important Meal Of The Day
You know how your parents were always on your tail about not skipping breakfast and how it's the most important meal of the day?
Well, now you can turn around and tell them that they're categorically wrong, and researchers have scientific proof of it.
The BMJ, a peer-reviewed medical journal, recently published a study composed of 13 controlled trials, carried out by researchers at the Monash University in Australia. They found that, contrary to the popular myth, ensuring you eat breakfast "might not be a good strategy for weight loss." In fact, they say eating breakfast could actually result in adults consuming more calories through the day. Crucially, BMJ found no metabolic differences between those that consumed breakfast daily and those that didn't.
So where does the age-old saying come from then? As it turns out, that myth was spawned by American breakfast cereal companies. A 2003 study that supposedly found skipping breakfast to "not be an effective way to manage weight" was paid for by Kellogg's. You know, the guys that make Corn Flakes, Frosties, and Chocos. The study also claimed that "eating cereal or quick breads for breakfast is associated with significantly lower body mass index compared to skipping breakfast or eating meats and/or eggs for breakfast."
That wasn't the end of it either. Another similar study from 2014 claimed that skipping breakfast actually does encourage weight loss, but increases cholesterol levels. And that study was funded by Quaker Oats. According to Marion Nestle, a nutrition researcher, "Many-if not most-studies demonstrating that breakfast eaters are healthier and manage weight better than non-breakfast eaters were sponsored by Kellogg or other breakfast cereal companies whose businesses depend on people believing that breakfast means ready-to-eat cereal."
That's great news for those of you office workers that can never find time in the morning to whip up a balanced breakfast. Of course, there are some caveats here left by the report.
For one thing, they haven't necessarily said that breakfast is bad either, you probably just don't want to fill your belly with cereal or bread. Try fruit instead, or perhaps a tiny quantity of protein. And certainly don't eat early in the morning if you're not really hungry.


‘Weatherproof’ event next month will celebrate local food, drink and music in support of the RMB Chivenor Memorial Garden.
CROYDE will play host to its first ever beer festival – with a strong emphasis on local talent in the booze, food and music.
The event has been organised by serving marines Oliver Mason and William Nutt at RMB Chivenor to support fundraising efforts for the recently built memorial garden.
On August 16 and 16 from midday until midnight, Croyde Village Hall will be awash with more than 30 local ales and ciders, musical performances and fete games.
Organiser Oliver said the free event would be ‘weatherproof’ in the event of rain and the acts would include Repeat Offenders, Novacaine, Sam Mayo and Sam Dowden.
“There are a lot of events for tourists during August but we wanted something for local people celebrating everything North Devon,” said Oliver, a training officer at RMB Chivenor.
“The memorial garden at Chivenor has now been built but there are still a lot of plants, furniture and maintenance to be paid for.
“The event is supporting the memorial garden and we hope we can raise some money to help with this.
“Everything here will be North Devon-based, we’ve even got marines coming from Chivenor to run the games, and we’ll have a marquee in the event of rain.”
The event will also coincide with the launch of a brand new beer – Artists Rifles – from Bideford-based Clearwater Brewery.
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Mikel Arteta believes Arsenal have shown they are becoming “more mature” in a “big win” over Brighton & Hove Albion that put them seven points clear of the top of the Premier League.
Draws between Manchester City and Newcastle United against Everton and Leeds United respectively earlier on New Year’s Eve gave the Gunners a chance to increase their lead at the top.
They grabbed him with both hands at the Amex stadium, Bukayo Saka had them on their way to the goal in just 66 seconds.
Inspiring captain Martin Odegaard doubled Arsenal’s lead as Eddie Nketiah scored the third goal with Gabriel Martinelli coming into play on either side of Chaika duo Kaoru Mitoma and Evan Ferguson.
Mitoma appeared to create a tense final when he was out of the net for the second time, but a VAR check showed that he veered off the play.
Arsenal are doing well after five consecutive top-flight wins and Arteta believes they are growing with each win.
The Gunners head coach said: “The team is becoming more mature and today was a big challenge.”
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Arteta added: “This is a big win, I am very happy. This is a really difficult place. It’s a really good team, they are very well trained and they made it difficult for us. We have made it difficult for them.
“I think we were excellent, especially offensively when we had space and the way they defend makes it very open and we made the most of it.
“We had moments that we discussed earlier where we were going to suffer and defend ourselves deeper. There were times when we had to do better and we created problems for ourselves, but that’s part of the training and every game is a huge challenge.”
The Spaniard knows the London club still has a lot of work to do to become champions for the first time since 2004 as they turn their attention to a home game against third-placed Newcastle on Tuesday.
Arteta said: “It’s still a long way off. I get excited when I walk into the dressing room when the players are talking about what they should have done better today.
“It means they know we can still play better and be better and against Newcastle we have to be better.”


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