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Jan 11, 2021 (The Expresswire) -- 2021 Water Filter Jug Market “Size, Status And Forecast 2026
Water Filter Jug is the jug with function of Water Filter
In the coming years there is an increasing demand for water filter jug in the regions of North America and Europe that is expected to drive the market for more advanced water filter jug. Increasing of personal healthcare, more-intense competition, launches in introducing new products, increasing of spending on water quality, retrofitting and renovation of old technology, will drive the market of water filter jug market.
Globally, the water filter jug industry market is low concentrated as the manufacturing technology of water filter jug is relatively matures than some high-tech equipment. And some enterprises, like Brita, PUR and BWT, etc. are well-known for the wonderful performance of their water filter jug and related services. At the same time, Europe, occupied 37.38% production market share in 2016, is remarkable in the global water filter jug industry because of their market share and technology status of water filter jug.
The consumption volume of water filter jug is related to healthcare awareness and global economy. The consumption recently is concentrated on developed countries such as UK, USA and Germany, but investor should pay more attention to developing counties such as China and India due to the great demand in these countries.
The product average price declined in the past few years due to the technology development, the average price will keep the trend in the few future years due to increasing mature manufacturing technology and lowing cost of raw materials.
The impact on the cost and availability of raw materials and certain components is uncertain due to potential supply changes. The costs of raw materials have a significant impact on the level of expenses. If the prices of raw materials and related factors such as energy prices increase, and if new companies cannot pass those price increases on to customers, their results of operations and financial condition would suffer.
With emerging economies growing faster, a strategy has been adopted by most leading vendors in the water filter jug market to approach these areas. Our analysis of the water filter jug market indicated that Europe would account for the highest sales in 2016, but Asia has the highest growth rate. Vendors recognize the importance of this region, particularly in China, and are working towards penetrating this market by strengthening their sales and distribution networks.
Although the market competition of water filter jug is fierce globally, there are many enterprises can obtain considerable profit form the manufacturing and marketing of water filter jug and that is the reason that we believe there will also be enterprises enter this market. But it is suggested that enterprises those have plans to enter this industry have careful analysis of this market and the advantages or disadvantages of themselves.
Market Analysis and Insights: Global Water Filter Jug Market
The global Water Filter Jug market is valued at 706.9 million USD in 2021 is expected to reach 1275.6 million USD by the end of 2026, growing at a CAGR of 8.7% during 2021-2026.
Global Water Filter Jug Market: Drivers and Restrains
The research report has incorporated the analysis of different factors that augment the marketâs growth. It constitutes trends, restraints, and drivers that transform the market in either a positive or negative manner. This section also provides the scope of different segments and applications that can potentially influence the market in the future. The detailed information is based on current trends and historic milestones. This section also provides an analysis of the volume of production about the global market and also about each type from 2015 to 2026. This section mentions the volume of production by region from 2015 to 2026. Pricing analysis is included in the report according to each type from the year 2015 to 2026, manufacturer from 2015 to 2021, region from 2015 to 2021, and global price from 2015 to 2026.
A thorough evaluation of the restrains included in the report portrays the contrast to drivers and gives room for strategic planning. Factors that overshadow the market growth are pivotal as they can be understood to devise different bends for getting hold of the lucrative opportunities that are present in the ever-growing market. Additionally, insights into market expertâs opinions have been taken to understand the market bette
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The global Water Filter Jug market is anticipated to rise at a considerable rate during the forecast period, between 2021 and 2026. In 2021, the market was growing at a mild rate and with the rising adoption of strategies by key players, the market is predicted to rise over the projected horizon. The report also tracks the most recent market dynamics, like driving factors, restraining factors, and industry news like mergers, acquisitions, and investments.
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IT Skills & Solution's GarageBand is a music creation app that allows you to record, mix, play, and edit songs directly on your mobile device. Best GarageBand Alternatives for Android (Updated July ) · 1. FL Studio Mobile · 2. Caustic 3 · 3. Music Maker Jam · 4. n-Track Studio DAW · 5. With this free app, you can create, edit, and manage audio files on your smartphone. It comes with a range of features, allowing you to create.
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Netflix is extending its basic ad-supported plan to Apple TV. TechCrunch reported that the subscription tier would be available in the Netflix tvOS app starting this week.
The feature was first spotted by a Reddit user who noted that the plan is available on the latest version (2.3.0) of the Netflix app on Apple TV. The streaming platform has also confirmed the launch of the feature.
The subscription tier is yet to feature on Chromecast, Chromecast Ultra, PlayStation 3, and the Netflix app on Windows, TechCrunch reported.
Meanwhile, the platform is working on a feature to control games on TV using iPhone. The company recently disclosed that it intends to make games “playable on every Netflix device.” Netflix first launched its mobile games service in 2021 and has launched 55 games playable on Android and iOS devices so far.

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As a leader or manager you have to master a whole lot of skills and manage and lead yourself.
Communication is one of those areas that is spoken about a lot.
We learn about the importance of producing good written reports.
We all know that as a leader or manager you have to get competent when it comes to verbal communication.
What we learn less is the importance of effective listening.
What listening level do you operate at most of the time?
You will read about different levels of listening. For me simplicity is vital.
Essentially all of us, including those in management and leadership roles tend to listen at one of three levels.
Level 1 listening is probably where most operate most of the time even though it’s the least effective in terms of listening.
At level 1 you’re listening is very shallow. More often than not you are listening just to respond with your point of view. You might even notice that you or others are continually interrupting or cutting people off mid sentence. Observe behaviours in most meetings and you will see a lot of this.
Sadly the more senior you are the more likely you are to operate in level 1 more than you should.
Level 2 listening is often referred to as focused listening.
At level 2 you tend to be really paying attention to what is being said. You will be trying hard to really understand the other people or person. You might well be asking questions to check your understanding.
Level 2 is definitely a positive step forward.
Level 3 listening is often referred to as global listening. At this level you are really paying attention to what is being said, how it is being said, the emotions and body language.
At level 3 you are also looking out for disconnects between what is being said and the non verbal message that others are communicating.
Why does listening matter?
From a leadership or management perspective listening matters for a whole host of reasons.
You get better engagement
If people know that their contributions are appreciated and valued, they are much more likely to engage.
For many organisations and a lack of engagement is a significant issue.
You get more respect
Who would you give more respect to?
The manager or leader who thinks they know it all and don’t need your perspective on things or the manager or leader who is self aware and knows they come up with better solutions if they listen to others?
You get better results
Individuals can deliver so much.
Ultimately any significant success comes through listening to and utilising the full benefits of team working.
The real consequences of not listening
In truth listening is key to success as a leader or manager.
So ask yourself what one action are you going to take to be an even better listener?
Since 2006 I’ve worked with in excess of 8,000 accountants and professionals in workshops, seminars and one to one helping them land their next jobs and become better leaders, presenters and business partners. Before that I spent 25 years in accountancy climbing the career ladder from Payments Clerk to FD. I’m a CIMA Fellow, Certified Professional Coach and Team Coach Facilitator.

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Total Crypto Market Cap Drops Below $1.4 Trillion After A $100 Billion Sell-Off
The crypto sector is struggling hard to keep its positions, as the total cryptocurrency market cap collapsed below $1.4 trillion to a current level of $1.34 trillion. Weekly, the drop seems even harder, as on June 14 the total crypto market cap was in the $1.75 trillion zone.
Analysts pointed out several reasons behind the latest sell-off in the cryptocurrency market. The main culprit for the massive outflow is the industry leader – Bitcoin. The number-one crypto tumbled down from a weekly high of $41,295.27 to a current price point of $33,002.54 per BTC.
Michael Saylor, CEO of MicroStrategy, noted that “the dominant driver of Bitcoin right now is the crackdown on mining & trading in China that began in May.”
“This created a forced & rushed exodus of Chinese capital & mining from the Bitcoin network, a tragedy for China and a benefit for the Rest of the World over the long term,” Saylor added.
Indeed, Chinese authorities extended their crackdown on cryptocurrency in its southwest province of Sichuan, which resulted in over 90% of Chinese miners stopping operations.
The latest crackdown on cryptos in China began on Friday, June 18, as the Sichuan Provincial Development and Reform Commission and the Sichuan Energy Bureau issued a joint notice, `ordering local mining companies to “terminate” operations by Sunday, June 27.
According to the Chinese media outlet the Global Times, the notice concerns 26 companies that had been inspected and reported by Chinese authorities as “potential cryptocurrency mining enterprises.” The notice includes companies like Heishui Kedi Big Data Tech Co and Kangding Guorong Tech Co.
The mining ban caused Bitcoin’s price to go into a volatility spiral, which already happened in May when the Chinese state announced a ban on cryptocurrency dealings at domestic financial institutions due to volatility concerns. However, the actions by Chinese authorities included the shutdown of several crypto-focused social media accounts.
The latest crypto-related ban has accelerated the process of China-based miners migrating from the mainland to other areas like Central Asia and North America and Paraguay.
Meanwhile, Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, made a series of critiques about Bitcoin and its environmental impact in the last few weeks. However, the latest Chinese crackdown might not ease Bitcoin’s carbon footprint, as the Sichuan province generates 83% of its energy from hydropower, meaning it’s using a renewable source of electricity.
The rest of the market reacted in conjunction with Bitcoin, as the altcoin leader, Ethereum, dropped 6.17% to a current price point of $1,954.34. Social media favorite, Dogecoin also fell 15.40% in one of its most vicious price drops and is currently trading at $0.2262.Bitcoin Ethereum cryptocurrency mining dogecoin Bitcoin mining Ethereum news Bitcoin price bitcoin news cryptocurrency news crypto news Crypto Price Ethereum Price Market Capitalization


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Yukon River Canoe Adventure
During this Yukon River canoe trip you will retrace part of the Klondike Gold Rush route of 1898. Reminders of Yukon’s gold rush can be seen all along the Yukon River. You will camp on the banks of the Yukon River in authentic northern wilderness and explore the gold rush relics on the way. But more than history thrives along this river. Watch the shores for wolves, moose, and bears. Look at the sky for bald eagles, falcons, and hawks. Watch the waters, too. They are home to the iconic Canadian beaver, otters, muskrats, and arctic grayling and also to a world‐famous salmon run. If you are looking for a river that has it all, you can’t do better than the Yukon River It’s one of the longest in North America, the longest in the territory, and has the history of the Klondike gold rush. You don’t have to be an expert paddler to enjoy a trip down the Yukon River.
On this canoe trip with your experienced guide you will experience everything the Yukon River has to offer, from historic sites and wildlife sightings, to wilderness camping and delicious food cooked and served on the bank of the Yukon River. Join us on this Yukon River canoe trip and paddle through Gold Rush history.
- Experience the great outdoors and look for wildlife as you paddle your own canoe through Gold rush history
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Yukon River Canoe Adventure
Day 1 : UK-Whitehorse
Welcome to Whitehorse! Your guide will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your downtown hotel. In the afternoon, there will be time for an orientation, gear check, and a chance to pick up any last-minute supplies. Overnight in Whitehorse.
Day 2-8 : Yukon River Canoe Tour
Our canoe trip starts with a transfer to the legendary Yukon River. The river’s name means “great river” and thus it is very well named. It travels more than 3000km from its source lakes south of Whitehorse, to the Bering Sea. During the next seven wonderful days, we’ll paddle over 300km on this great river to roam the Yukon wilderness.
Our first day of paddling brings us to Lake Laberge, which requires some shoreline paddling. The reward is some wonderful paddling along the 30 Mile section of the river, a narrow, winding stretch that provides some great scenery, good fishing, and brings us to some interesting historical sites including the old trading post of Hootalinqua and RNWMP outpost. As we continue along, we’ll reach the confluences of the Teslin and Big Salmon Rivers; wildlife, including black bears and moose, is often spotted along the shorelines. Overnight accommodation at wilderness campsites.
Day 8 : Arrive Carmacks; travel to Whitehorse
After a week on the river, with very few signs of civilization, we arrive at the small native village of Carmacks, which was founded by Klondike Goldrush co-discoverer, George Carmack. You’ll have time to grab the first meal not-prepared by yourself in more than a week, before saying goodbye to your canoe adventure on the river. You’ll return to Whitehorse by road, a journey of just under three hours and transfer to your hotel for a two night stay.
Day 9 : Whitehorse
A free day to explore Whitehorse. Perhaps kick off your day at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre. This award-winning building celebrates the heritage, culture and contemporary way of life of the Kwanlin Dün citizens. Then wander along the riverside trail to the MacBride Museum and uncover the Yukon’s history before walking over to the S.S. Klondike for a self-guided tour. Maybe head over to LePage Park for a free lunchtime concert and then spend some time gallery hopping. The artists’ co-op, Yukon Artists @ Work, was named one of the top 10 hidden gems in Canada by TripAdvisor and is a great place to find unique fine art pieces.
Maybe hop in a car and drive out to Miles Canyon and then to the Beringia Interpretive Centre, where you can come face to face with a woolly mammoth. Next door, the fascinating Yukon Transportation Museum is home to the world’s largest weathervane, an old Douglas DC-3. Fancy some live entertainment? There’s always something happening around town. Pick up a copy of What’s Up Yukon and relax in a local bar or restaurant while listening to some live music
Day 10-11 : Whitehorse-UK
Make your way to the airport in time to check-in for your homeward flight

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OffeRings part 3: The Gifting Ceremony
Last week, we bid farewell to our four unique OffeRings in a secret gifting ceremony on the banks of the River Thames.
From the OffeRings' inception, Ruth always intended to return these rings created from mudlarked items to the river as an offering for posterity; a gift to lay dormant until rediscovered by future mudlarkers or passers by.
OffeRing 1: Destiny of the Thames Garnets
Ruth gave the first of the rings, the 'Destiny of the garnets' to Kate Finnigan from the Financial Times to return to the Thames, where the garnets were originally found when Ruth went mudlarking during lockdown.
"It was a total joy and I something I’ll always remember. Apart from anything else there was just such a lovely celebratory atmosphere throughout the morning." Kate Finnigan, Financial Times
See more of the 'Destiny of the Thames Garnets' ring here.
OfferRing 2: Mudlarkers
Lara Maiklem (our guest speaker) and famous Mudlarker aptly gave the 'Mudlarkers' ring back to the water. This felt really prominent as this particular ring was created with a mudlark of the future in mind, specially engraved with the words ‘I am yours’.
"It really was an incredible thing to to offer such beautiful objects back to the Thames and very fitting. Our ancestors revered the river with their most precious possessions and slowly, over time, we have forgotten that respect. Offering something so precious to the heart of the city felt like stepping back to a time when we were more connected to the power and force of nature, which is something the world needs right now." Lara Maiklem, Mudlarker
See more of the 'Mudlarkers' ring here.
OffeRing 3: Time Capsule
In a very exciting twist, the 'Time Capsule' ring has been chosen by Curator at the V&A and Jewellery Historian, Claire Philips, to be part of the permanent display at the V&A. This is a complete honour and a lifelong dream for Ruth. We will share more on this when the date has been announced.
"It's a gift to the people of London and the creative legacy that Ruth has talked about, from Tudor times and ancient Roman times. It'll provide a very tangible and accessible connection with those stones that could be in the river for hundreds of years - for whenever those rings are found (...) We are privileged to be allowed to preserve this one." Claire Phillips, V&A
See more of the 'Time Capsule' ring here.
OffeRing 4: Homage to the Craftsperson & Pin Maker
Ruth herself gave 'ode to the craftsperson’ back to the Thames. This ring was poignant to Ruth, as it honours all of the unknown craftspeople that paved the way throughout history.
"So many of the thames finds are created by craftspeople as far back as prehistoric and roman times….to touch something they created is the most incredible connection and honour for me." Ruth Tomlinson
See more of the 'Homage to the Craftsperson & Pin Maker' ring here.
Lastly, we want to say a big thank you to everyone that attended this event and made it so special: Claire Phillips, Kim Parker, Kate Finnigan, Rachel Garrahan, Jess Diamond, Jo Ellison, Juliet Fallowfield, Hannah Silver, Charlie Miller and our guest speaker Lara Maiklem.
You can read more about the OffeRings in the Financial Times

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A few weeks back I asked you to help me decide which colour to go for in my new hallway makeover. Drum roll please....we've decided! I'm so pleased with it and it's something that's really pushing me as a designer to step outside of what's 'trending' and start to develop my own style. Want to see what it's going to look like? Here's a little preview!Read More
As soon as the days started getting darker we realised that they soft Grey we have on the walls in our hallway really wasn't cutting it. The lack of natural light in that section really means that any colour on the walls is going to look duller than it really is, so grey was of course looking pretty drab! We decided we needed a new colour to give the hallway a bit of life. So it was down to choosing between an olive Green and a moody aubergine. LET THE BATTLE COMMENCE!Read More
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In this new video I'm discussing all things posh paint. We have all heard of the Farrow & Ball's, Sanderson's and Little Greene's of the paint world but does spending more on paint actually make a difference, or is it all just a marketing gimmick? I do the research and give you the lowdown on if designer paints are really worth your hard earned cash.Read More


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The City of Jenkins may be hosting two city festivals within a onemonth period if the Jenkins City Council is able to come to an agreement with the Jenkins Festival Committee Incorporated.
At its June meeting this week, the council heard the Jenkins Festival Committee’s request that it be allowed to rent the “mini-park” in Jenkins for a second city festival in September.
The first-ever Jenkins Heritage Days Festival is already scheduled to take place in the park during the last weekend of August and will feature The Drifters as its main entertainment act, said council member Chuck Anderson, who is a member of the Heritage Days committee.
The possibility of a second festival came to light Monday night when City Clerk Sherry Puckett read a list of several requests to use public property within the Jenkins city limits. When the request from the Jenkins Festival Committee came up, Anderson requested that it be voted on separately from the other requests, which were mostly for birthdays and family reunions.
Anderson said he felt a second festival promoted by the Jenkins Festival Committee, which formerly operated the August festival, would compete directly with the one sponsored and paid for by the city. Mayor Charles Dixon told the council he is already on record as saying the city will only sponsor one festival.
Council member Linda Baldwin said if the other committee wishes to use the city park, it will have to pay a fee for use of the park as well as for the presence of the city police at the festival, garbage pick-up by city workers, water usage, and any other services which may be provided by the city.
“It would not be a small fee,” said provide their own insurance since the city is not a sponsoring party.”
Brenda Braddock, who represented the Jenkins Days Festival Inc. at the meeting, told the council she would like to schedule a meeting between the council and the committee to discuss use of the park and rental fees. Braddock said the past was not important and asked for a meeting of the minds.
Council member Baldwin said that in the past, there was little communication between the old Jenkins Days Festival Committee and the city council, and that the committee had held secret meetings to keep council members from attending. Baldwin also said the city does not want anything to conflict with the Jenkins Heritage Days Festival planned for the last weekend of August.
City Attorney Randall Tackett asked Braddock what charities the committee (as a non-profit organization) supports. Braddock replied that Jenkins Days Festival Inc. had just been incorporated and that she could not supply that information. Council Member Carol Anne Litts, who is a member of the Mountain Heritage Festival Committee, said the city would have to know what to expect if they allowed the park to be used for a second festival.
“No surprises,” said Litts.
Council member Rebecca Terrill Elswick moved that the city hold the requested dates in September open, subject to whatever reasonable controls and rules the city may pass. The rules and controls will be drawn up by the council and discussed with the Jenkins Days Festival Committee to determine if an accommodation can be reached. The council voted four to zero to pass Elswick’s motion. Anderson abstained.
In other business, the council voted to accept the second reading of the city’s budget for Fiscal Year 2007- 2008. Mayor Dixon told the council he and City Finance Officer Robin Kincer had worked long hours to balance the budget and finally reached the conclusion that reduced landfill fees achieved through recycling would be the key to making the budget work.
Dixon cautioned Jenkins residents that they will need to make every effort to use recycling to reduce landfill fees or the council will have no choice but to raise garbage fees later in the year. The budget calls for expenses of $2,619,821 against income for expenses of $2,622,721.
The council also voted to continue the current city employee’s health insurance plan and to hold a public meeting thirty minutes before the July 2 meeting to allow for public discussion of a rate hike request from Inter Mountain Television, the city’s cable television provider.
Mayor Dixon told the council he had several recommendations from the Kentucky League of Cities for insurance but that the current plan had only gone up 2.77 percent. Council member Litts moved that the city keep the current insurance plan and continue to pay for employees insurance. Anderson seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Mayor Dixon told the council that Inter Mountain Cable had notified the city of an impending hike on cable fees. The company said the public would be notified in the July billing cycle, Dixon said.
Dixon said that according to the city’s cable franchise agreement, the city can control the fee for basic cable but has no say in extended services.
Council member Baldwin said she has not had a decent picture since Inter Mountain took over. Anderson said that because of billing errors from past providers, some residents are getting extended basic service but are paying only for basic. Anderson said he has been told the cable company will take steps to remedy that situation.
City Attorney Tackett told the council it is within the city’s rights to hold a public hearing and ask the cable company to justify their request to increase cable rates.
Sgt. Jim Stephens reported to the council that the Jenkins Police Department answered 97 complaints in May, which he said is a reduction from previous months. Jenkins Police made 30 arrests including four for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs and five drug related arrests. Stephens singled out Officers Adam Swindall and Brian Damron as doing particularly good work. He said Damron has done a good job in making drug arrests and complimented Swindall for solving break-ins at Jenkins High School and Burdine Elementary.
Council member Litts told Stephens that she has received several complaints from Burdine residents about a vacant house on Number One Hill behind the Burdine Post Office. Litts said several people have told her the house is often broken into at night and has been stripped of appliances, air-conditioning units and paneling. Stephens said he will tell the night shift to make sure to patrol that neighborhood several times each night.
The council also:
+ Heard from Justin Branham of the City Utilities Committee that removing lily pads from Jenkins Lake was a full time job and could not be left to weekend warriors. Branham, an environmental biologist who works for Summit Engineering of Pikeville, and Robert Narramore have been working to remove the pads. Branham suggested using a chemical which will destroy the lily pads but has no negative impact on the water supply.
+ Heard a report from city foreman Shade Baldwin that city workers repaired 16 water leaks since the city-wide clean-up was completed in April, for a total of 82 since January 1. Baldwin also said the number of citizens using blue bag recycling is up slightly from the previous month.
+ Learned that the Jenkins Volunteer Fire Department had a busy May and has answered 90 to 100 alarms for the year. Fire Chief Rick Corbett reported the fire department is waiting on a letter from Frankfort before beginning an EMT training program.
+ Agreed to move a metal bench and garbage receptacle from the entrance to the Emmanuel Baptist Church at the church’s request.
+ Voted to allow Mayor Dixon to advertise for bids for asphalt for city street work.
+ Voted to allow the city to borrow $42,500 to make up for a shortfall in for water and sewer liability insurance.
+ Voted to allow Mayor Dixon to advertise for bids to complete the Joe’s Branch Water Project and to open bids on June 19. City Engineer Paul Nesbitt of Nesbitt Engineering told the council his company will check the qualifications and references of each bidder and make a recommendation. Nesbitt reminded the council that time is of the essence since funds must be spent by September 1.
+ Voted to declare a 1998 Dodge Durango surplus property and to advertise it for sale to the highest bidder.
+ Voted to have City Attorney Tackett draft an ordinance
forbidding the use of city property for parking cars with “For Sale” signs on


Everyone is obsessed with Charleston pastry prop Cynthia Wong. (Okay, maybe everyone is just us.) But everyone should be obsessed! Cynthia, the executive pastry chef at Butcher & Bee, is crazy talented when it comes to sweet stuff and baked goods and she’s made a name for herself on the smokin’ hot Charleston food scene with her crave-worthy creations. Cynthia talks about great dairy, seafoam candy, bakewell tarts, and more. Joining host Kerry Diamond are our friends from Effinbradio: Lindsay Collins, Nikki Fairman, and Philip Michael Cohen. The interview with Cynthia was recorded at their new studio/bar/hangout in Charleston. (Go visit!) And speaking of nerdy, tap into your inner cheese nerd for the second half of our show. Mark Goldman, the founder of Formaticum cheese papers, explains how to properly store and care for cheese. Cheese is a living thing! You can’t just shove it in a plastic container and Mark explains why.
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THIBODAUX, LA (WAFB) - A 24-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly confessed tointentionally ramming a police vehicle with his car. He told police he did itbecause he wanted to be arrested.
"He told police that he wanted to be placed under arrest becausehe has a drug addiction," David Melancon, Thibodaux Police Department, explained."It doesn't happen very often, but I have heard of similar incidents in the past."
On June 7, shortly before noon, Aaron Boquett entered the ThibodauxPolice Department to report the incident. He initially told police that he accidentallystruck a police vehicle while driving in downtown Thibodaux.
"Police were able to pull video footage of the scene becausethere were cameras from area businesses that were pointed in the direction of thecrash," Melancon said. "The story he originally told police didn't match withthe video evidence, which prompted police officers to question him further."
Eventually, Boquett told the officer he wanted to be arrested.He was booked into the Lafourche Parish Prison and his bond was set at $550. Hewas released roughly 30-hours after his arrest.
"He was charged with felony criminal damage to property and nodriver's license on his person," Melancon said. "There was damage to the frontright section of the police vehicle."


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Newburgh, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/10/2014 -- Unlimited Cellular has announced the release of its all-new premium tempered glass screen protector. Proudly carrying the Unlimited Cellular brand, this premium tempered glass screen protector is currently available in sizes for the iPad 4/3/2/1, iPad Air, and the iPad Mini.
An Unlimited Cellular spokesperson said that this new screen protector is a game changer due in part to its oleophobic coating that provides an oil-resistant, highly-responsive touch. Moreover, the perfectly transparent screen protector has an anti-shatter film and a surface hardness rating of 9H, the same hardness as tungsten carbide and titanium carbide. The middle glass layer of the screen protector has been tempered, the same chemical or thermal process that makes windshields and CorningWare bakeware alike so safe.
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Airplane manufacturer Boeing and the FAA issued a safety alert on Tuesday, saying a sensor issue on one of their models could cause the planes to nose dive and crash.
The 737 Max 8 aircrafts that the company makes could be getting incorrect input from their “angle of attack” sensor, which is the angle of the airplane or its wings compared to wind.
“This condition, if not addressed, could cause the flight crew to have difficulty controlling the airplane, and lead to excessive nose-down attitude, significant altitude loss, and possible impact with terrain,” the FAA wrote in its alert.
The directive comes after a Boeing 737 Max 8 crashed off the coast of Indonesia, killing all 189 people who were onboard.
The crash was the first time one of the airplanes went down.
“The FAA continues to work closely with Boeing, and as a part of the investigative team on the Indonesia Lion Air accident, will take further appropriate actions depending on the results of the investigation,” the FAA said in its alert.
CBS News reported on Wednesday that Boeing’s 737 Max 8 planes are used across the U.S., including by Southwest Airlines, American Airlines and United Airlines.
In response to the alert, Southwest told CBS in a statement: “Our existing 737 Max 8 operating procedures address the scenarios described in the bulletin. To underscore our commitment to safety, Southwest is issuing communication to highlight the existing procedures to Southwest pilots that operate our 737 Max 8 fleet.”


The more effective the voices that oppose their agenda, the greater the venom the Left spews in their direction.
It’s this out-of-control behavior from our fellow citizens who are sold out to the ultraliberal progressive Obama agenda to “radically transform” the United States that led us to create this list of “The 100 Americans the Left Hates Most.”
The Townhall editorial staff compiled a massive list of those we believe have the largest bull’s-eyes painted on them by the Left and the Democrat-dominated government. From that list, through a process of voting, debating and prioritizing, we assembled the final 100.
There were only two absolute requirements: 1) They had to be living, which is why Ronald Reagan and William F. Buckley Jr. are not featured; and 2) they had to be American, which explains Mark Steyn and the Pope’s absence from the list.
Here's an excerpt from our Glenn Beck #1 entry:
Glenn Beck has been doing his thing for years. … It wasn’t until the last couple of years that the rabid hatred of Beck went mainstream. What happened?You can get entire Glenn Beck essay and the complete list of 100 by ordering Townhall Magazine today.
On Jan. 19, 2009, just in time to counter the progressive agenda of the Obama administration that would be sworn in the next day, Beck launched his Fox News Channel (FNC) show. Though he had been on CNN’s Headline News since May 2006, doing a very similar show, it took joining the Fox News family for Beck to really gain the ire of the Left—as long has he was on a low-rated cable channel that also happened to share the ultimate liberal agenda, they felt they could at least co-exist with the conservative talker.
But it wasn’t just Beck’s joining the Democrats’ most-hated network that has driven liberals to hysteria and resulted in some sort of mental condition that causes them to go into conniption fits at the mere mention of his name in even casual conversation. … No, it’s more than Beck becoming one of Roger Ailes’ minions—much more. …
Beck’s real sin is that he has successfully combined his concern for the direction of this country—a direction currently being dominated by progressives who hate what America has been—with a powerful defense of American exceptionalism and a passion for the Founding Fathers and the system of government and nation they created to produce a show that both educates and entertains. …
Americans—Democrats and Republicans, young and old, those who’ve been political for ages and those who are just beginning to get engaged—now truly sense the threat to the American way of life that the radical Left’s agenda poses. They hadn’t realized it before—both because they had never seen such an extremely progressive, uber-liberal, revolution-loving president and because they had either forgotten or never learned the real history of the United States.
Thanks to Beck, Americans are waking up to what our government is up to and are hungering for the real story of their nation—the one that the progressive movement, using the schools and universities, has tried to keep from them.
We are falling in love with our country again.
That is why the Left hates him.
If you think we’re way off base with some or all of our rankings or believe we missed somebody, please let us know.


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Of course, we all know what a heater does, it’s pretty self explanatory. However, you probably didn’t know that there are many different kinds of heaters, many more than are listed below, actually. In order to find the right heater for your home, apartment, public space, etc, it’s probably appropriate to learn about the differences and the specific purposes of each.
Although radiant heating has been widespread overseas, especially in Asian countries, it has only recently started to make headway in the United States. A radiant heater actually heats objects, instead of just warming the air like many heaters do. It heats the floor instead of the ceiling, making the floor the primary source of heat. Radiant heaters perform efficiently and effectively in warehouses, garages, storerooms, etc.
Electric heaters score better than the rest of these heaters on efficiency tests, as they are 100% efficient in converting heat from electricity. Coal or oil-generated heaters convert only 30% of the energy to electricity. Apart from this, the major advantage of using an electric heater is that it doesn’t cause any health hazard, and there is less of a chance of the heater exploding or causing a fire.
When it comes to keeping warm indoors, most of us prefer an electric heater. For outdoor areas though, non-electric heaters seem to be the best. It is best to avoid using heaters which use kerosene, liquid propane or natural gases for indoor heating purpose. One major reason is they reduce air quality and secondly, they produce carbon monoxide which is harmful for our health. Wood burning and patio heaters are exclusively used outdoors, as they are attractive and inexpensive, as well.
Natural Gas Heater
Also known as the LPG heaters, they comes in various models, and depending on your requirements you can select the type from a wide range. Natural gas heaters are most ideal for heating large areas, as they heat the air, not just objects.
Kerosene heaters or paraffin heaters are mainly used for supplemental heat, though they are beneficial for various reasons. They are used as an emergency source of heat when the electricity goes out, and they are also very portable. Surprisingly though, they are good for heating large areas.
Wood-Burning Space Heaters
With gas prices going up, a wood burning heater has definitely increased in popularity. Add the fact that it has some old-world charm, and it’s easy to see why it’s a frequent choice. They are very efficient and safely warm an entire area without any burden on your electric bill. The only catch is that you must have a chimney system. It’s important to note that a wood burning heater is more efficient than a regular fireplace.


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There is a brief menu, prepared by Starr himself. The initial menu includes beef tenderloin, halibut, smoked pheasant and thin and deep-dish pizza.
Dinner at the new not-restaurant Starrs restaurant is by reservation only.
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TX Lt. Gov: Shooting Victims' Friends, Parents Say 'Arm Our Teachers'
Texas Lieutenant Gov. Dan Patrick said parents and students affected by the Santa Fe school shooting told him they would support arming teachers as a defense against a gunman.
Patrick said the Texas state government already allows teachers to be armed, leaving the ultimate decision up to each district's superintendent.
"They all said 'we want to arm our teachers,'" he said.
Patrick said a retired Marine was serving as a substitute teacher and barricaded his class inside their room after hearing the gunshots.
However, he said such a teacher could have properly engaged the gunman if he were armed.
"He may have stopped the shooter," Patrick said. "The answer is not taking away guns."


text: My cute little bunny! Another fun Halloween. I'm enjoying holidays even more now that I have a child. I started a new family tradition this year, making a Halloween cake. Next year Sara will help me with it. I didn't do any Halloween crafting this year, unfortunately. I'll make up for that for Christmas!


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11-29-22 — Olathe East Interpersonal Skills Classes Tend to Garden
Nov. 29, 2022 ~ From planting to harvesting to feasting. The Olathe East High School interpersonal skills classes have a beloved garden that allows students to practice their horticulture skills and is a gateway to job skills and project-based learning for all levels of students.
“The garden began from a Kansas City Community Gardens grant that built four raised beds close to our classrooms,” teacher Mary Vanhooser said. “Two of the beds are raised even higher to make it easier for students who use wheelchairs to access the garden. The KC Community Gardens continues to partner and help repair the beds as needed while doing yearly visits to offer advice.”
This semester, students partnered together to plant varieties of kale, varieties of lettuce, sugar snap peas, varieties of potatoes, cilantro, rainbow Swiss chard, mustard greens, dragon tongue beans, rainbow carrots and tatsoi in late August. It is Vanhooser’s favorite time of the year.
“Watching all of our students partner together to work and problem solve ways to get everyone involved and in the dirt on those planting days is some of my favorite moments,” she said. “The garden gives us a chance to practice not just gardening skills, but also math, science and communication skills. Students respond much better to the hands-on, project-based learning the garden provides.”
In early October, students harvest the vegetables with the goal of hosting the annual feast for all of Olathe East's faculty and staff. This year’s favorites included honey-glazed rainbow carrots, kale chips and roasted root vegetables. This garden is truly a community effort that impacts all students and staff.
"A surprising number of students have never planted or tended a garden before and very few have ever eaten something they have grown from a seed,” Vanhooser said. “Being able to nurture both their learning and the plants they are learning from is an amazing experience. There is just something about eating things you have grown, after having worked to keep them alive for weeks on end. We may get some looks when we are out covering the beds with blankets when there is a threat of an early frost, but once they taste our delicious kale chips, they get it.”

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Anyone who reads this blog on a regular basis knows that I’m constantly pushing for more communication in the workplace.
I want to amend that standpoint a bit. Communication can work wonders for productivity and efficiency if it’s the right kind of communication. The wrong kind of communication does nothing but gum up the works.
The wrong kind of communication
It’s like a spin on the Boy Who Cried Wolf story. The little boy in the story was always trying to fool the village people to come to his rescue by yelling, “Wolf!” when there was no wolf. But when the real thing arrived and he yelled, no one took him seriously.
In the case of the workplace, the equivalent to that little boy is the coworker who communicates EVERYTHING and subsequently and unknowingly conditions people to ignore it, even the important stuff. This happens a lot now with all the email and voice mail we all have to deal with.
Some people over-share because they don’t want anyone to accuse them of not supplying needed information. The problem is those people can’t discern between information that is needed and information that is superfluous and just gets in the way. It’s important, in order to be a good communicator, to know what information to share. Because, let’s face it, there’s nothing worse than getting stacks of statistic-laden emails about a tech roll-out but then not actually getting an email when the roll-out is happening.
The right kind of communication
Ask yourself if the information you’re getting ready to email to everyone will honestly impact their jobs. Does everyone on the Receipt list, for example, have to know that you’re congratulating a fellow employee on a promotion? Or is it really only important to the person you’re congratulating? Does everyone in your mailing list really need to know that you’ll be out of the office four weeks from Wednesday?
Is there some information you have or some action you’re about to take that may impact others? Run through the dominoes of work roles in your mind and discern who will need to know, who will not, and what part of the information is relevant.
Consider your audience
Particularly if you’re addressing a large group of people, be as brief as possible. For some people, even if you’re announcing the day the world will end, and you take a long, drawn-out time to say it, they’re going to lose interest. And if they lose interest, they don’t get the information. Stay on the path to the point.
There will be people in the groups you address who want all the details. If that’s the case, offer to follow up later with those details. In other words, provide details on a need-to-know basis.


The following is a press release from National Grid.
Today, National Grid Chief Customer Officer Terry Sobolewski announced the completion of the first phase of the gas restoration process, shutting off approximately 6,500 gas meters in Newport. National Grid has now initiated the process of reintroducing gas into the affected system. This process is expected to take several hours as National Grid inspects, monitors, and verifies the system’s safety.
“National Grid is committed to restoring gas service to Aquidneck Island in a safe and methodic manner as we transition to this critical phase in the restoration process,” said Terry Sobolewski, Chief Customer Officer and SVP, National Grid, US. “I want to thank our customers, community, and partners for their ongoing support during this challenging time and reiterate that we are working tirelessly to get all those affected back into their homes and businesses.”
Following the re-pressurization of the gas system, National Grid will transition into the third and final stage of the restoration process, turning on gas meters and re-lighting customer appliances. National Grid will contact impacted customers with an automated call when crews are ready to enter the field to begin the re-light process. National Grid asks customers to please log into their accounts online at www.nationalgridus.com, or call 1-800-870-1664 as soon as possible to ensure that the company has the most direct means of communications.
Why does National Grid need to re-light all gas appliances?
- Many older gas appliances and most water heaters have a small, continuously burning gas flame—the pilot light—that ignites the main burner. Some newer models have electronic igniters. When National Grid turned off affected gas meters, pilot lights went out.
- For safety reasons, only trained and qualified gas technicians should re-light pilot lights on all gas appliances.
- Customers should never attempt to turn on their meter or re-light gas appliances.
What is the process for turning meters back on and re-lighting gas appliances?
- The process to re-light gas appliances is methodical and will take some time (approximately 45 minutes per customer). National Grid gas technicians will need to physically enter all impacted properties. National Grid will never engage with a locksmith to enter unoccupied premises to turn meters on or re-light appliances.
- An individual over the age of 18 must be present on the premise for the re-lighting process to commence.
- If the customer is at their premises when technicians arrive, National Grid will either turn the meter on outside or enter the premises to turn on the meter and then re-light all gas appliances.
- Unlike our process in Phase I, we will not enter the property without the customer on the premises.
- For the first 72 hours of the re-light phase National Grid will not be accepting individual appointments for technicians. The Company encourages customers to make themselves available at their premises during daytime hours.
- A specialized task force will be deployed focused on critical facilities to relight and support customer needs.
- For those customers who have winterized or had their systems drained (e.g. heating systems), National Grid will be unable to re-light their appliances until the system is back to normal operating conditions. Customers are encouraged to contact their trusted HVAC technicians in advance of the re-lighting process.
- National Grid will continue to update and provide customer information packets at our Customer Information Center, warming centers, food trucks, and most hotels throughout the restoration efforts.
- Community Assistance Vans will be complementing our field personnel during the re-light process. Several vans will be located within the community and staffed to answer customer questions as we restore service.
- Florence Gray Community Center, 1 York Street, Newport will be providing free breakfastfrom 7:30AM to 9:00AM and lunch from 11:30AM to 1:00PM for the remainder of the week.
- Senior meal sites at Edward King House, 35 King Street and Middletown Senior Center, 670 Green End Avenue will remain open, as well as the Meals on Wheels Program.
- As part of National Grid’s #IslandEatsOnUs initiative, five food options will be serving hot lunch and dinner on Friday and Saturday from 11:00AM to 8:00PM at the following locations:
- Newport Police Station – 120 Broadway
- Pell Elementary School – 35 Dexter Street
- Kings Park, Wellington Ave
- Haven Bros, Long Wharf
- LoBro, 88 Broadway
- Customer Liaisons will be positioned at the food trucks for customer support.
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- For those individuals that have lost gas – please be sure you have called to let us know at
- Other non-emergency questions about service can be addressed by calling our customer service number line at 1-800-322-3223
- If you smell gas, in your home, business, our outdoors – call 1-800-640-1595 or 911
- Visit us online at www.ngrid.com/aquidneck


With Republican state Sen. Mark D. Obenshain holding the slimmest lead — less than 500 votes — over Democratic state Sen. Mark Herring to become attorney general, the race is likely headed for a recount. That means, it would be weeks before Virginians are certain who will be the state’s top lawyer. First, there is no such thing as an automatic recount. Under Virginia law, a loser in a tight race may request a recount within 10 days after the state Board of Elections certifies the results. That won’t happen until Nov. 25 — after each county and city canvasses and certifies its own results.
For a recount to occur, the margin of victory must be less than one percentage point of the total vote. The candidate must pay for the recount unless the margin is less than 0.5 percent. In the attorney general’s race, the margin is way less than that, so if the results hold after certification, the state would pay for the recount.
A three judge panel of the Richmond Circuit Court oversees the efforts and irons out the specifics, and a final recount could take weeks.


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Thousands of workers in the French defence sector may lose their jobs after one of France's main arms producers, the state-owned GIAT (Groupement Industriel des Armements Terrestres) yesterday announced a loss for 1995 of almost 12bn francs (pounds 1.6bn), one of the worst results ever posted by a French company.
The loss, which is six times as high as that announced for 1994, on a turnover estimated at below Fr8bn, highlights the desperate plight of the French defence industry five years after the end of the Cold War and is likely to accelerate long-planned restructuring.
The Defence Minister, Charles Millon, made restructuring of the armaments sector a major part of his New Year address to journalists yesterday. Speaking carefully, he said his watchwords would be "clarity, consensus and decision". In a clear attempt to avoid the sort of industrial unrest provoked by government welfare reform plans at the end of last year, Mr Millon said that the search for consensus would be allocated "as much time as it takes", but the decisions, once taken, would be kept to.
GIAT and the defence sector generally have been caught between two imperatives, both beyond their control: reduced orders from the French defence ministry and abroad following the end of the Cold War, and the Chirac government's determination to cut the domestic budget deficit. Defence spending has been a major victim; the arms procurement budget in particular has been cut by 16 per cent.
Some 300,000 people are employed directly or indirectly by the defence industry in France; 30,000 jobs have been lost in the past two years alone, and arms enterprises are concentrated in areas of already high unemployment - chiefly in Brittany and Aquitaine.
As one French analyst put it succinctly this week: "It was thought better not to touch the peace dividend lest it became a social nightmare." Forecasts are that the defence sector will have to shed at least 50,000 jobs, probably in the next two years. Already, industry representatives are comparing the situation with the contraction of the French steel industry in the 1980s and calling for massive state aid for affected areas.
The problems of GIAT, which employs more than 11,000 people and whose main product is the Leclerc tank, reflect those of the industry as a whole - several times over. It has suffered severe competition from the German Leopard tank and from falling demand for land weapons. When France overtook the US to become the biggest arms supplier to the Third World last year, this was thanks to sales of aircraft, ships and submarines, not land weapons.
Last November, a parliamentary report on the armaments sector as a whole said that the group was in real danger of dying and said it would have to lose "several thousand" jobs. It described a "critical situation" which, it said, had been exacerbated by management and investment errors. In particular, proceeds from a big tank order from the United Arab Emirates in 1993 appeared to have been squandered.
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S-Space College of Veterinary Medicine (수의과대학) Dept. of Veterinary Medicine (수의학과) Theses (Master's Degree_수의학과)
Clinical Manifestations and Therapeutic Outcomes of Sudden Acquired Retinal Degeneration Syndrome in Dogs: A Retrospective Study : 개에서 급성 후천성 망막변성증의 임상적 특징과 치료 결과에 대한 후향적 연구
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- 학위논문 (석사)-- 서울대학교 대학원 수의과대학 수의학과, 2017. 8. 서강문.
- The purpose of this study was to investigate clinical manifestations in dogs with sudden acquired retinal degeneration syndrome (SARDS), and to evaluate the therapeutic outcomes. One hundred dogs presented with SARDS between January 2005 and December 2016 at the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital of Seoul National University. This study included dogs with a history of acute vision loss and, absence of ophthalmic lesions consistent with the degree of vision loss. Among them, SARDS was diagnosed by using electroretinogram, clinical signs and ophthalmic examination. Medical records including breed, age, gender, weight, serum biochemistry, season of diagnosis, and clinical signs were reviewed when available.
The incidence rate of SARDS was 2.4%. The most frequently affected breeds were the Maltese (40), Schnauzer (23), Cocker Spaniel (10), and Shih-Tzu (9) in order. The gender of SARDS-affected dogs comprised 55 male dogs and 45 female dogs. The mean age of SARDS patients was 8.3 ± 2.6 yr. Of the dogs diagnosed with SARDS, Cushings-like signs were observed in 35 dogs. The median body weight of SARDS patients was 6.5 ± 3.5 kg
approximately 72.9% weighed less than 9 kg. Forty-four dogs were prescribed systemic steroids
of those, 4 dogs regained vision (4/44, 9.1%). In conclusions, middle-aged to older dogs were commonly affected by SARDS. Smaller dogs, less than 9 kg, appeared overrepresented. There were no significant gender-related differences. Also, if the patient is confirmed as SARDS, high-dose steroid can be a good therapeutic trial for regaining the patients vision.

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Baby, you can't slow me down
I've come too far to ever turn back now
I've spent my whole life working
Working so hard for it, yes I did
For 30 extremely lucky young men, a whole life of working hard comes to fruition tonight in Philadelphia. As NHL owners, General Managers and various front office drones parade to the podium in the
First Union/ Wachovia/Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, they'll congratulate the Kings, thank their fans, talk about a sports bar party, flash uneasy smiles, call names and parade 18 year-olds around the stage. The kids at the top of the draft will be compared to Hawerchuk, Turgeon, Pronger, Langway and Jagr, and be called upon to right the sinking ships of woebegone franchises around the continent. For some fans, the novelty of the experience is a thrill, and finding video clips of their new shiny toy gives them hope for the next 10 years.
Remarkably, after 8 years of rooting for the worst franchise in professional sports, legions of Oilers fans still have hope, and a belief in the team, a belief that this time it's for real. This time the team will get it right. Management will make the trade to get the defenseman, or pick the forward that completes the puzzle, or finally nab that franchise goaltender to lift the Oilers out of the gutter.
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Whereas the Queen Mary has seen higher days bodily, as a live performance venue, the ship’s occasions park has by no means been a hotter spot as the music continued with the sold-out Summertime in the LBC live performance Saturday, July 7.
Headlined by Long Beach native Snoop Dogg, the live performance was the newest festival at the venue, which inked a cope with live performance promoter Goldenvoice in late 2017 to convey extra occasions to the ship. Already this yr the park has hosted the One Love Cali Reggae Fest in February, the sold-out People who smoke Membership Festival, which celebrated hip-hop tradition and marijuana in April, and the R&B-heavy Smokin’ Grooves in June.
At Summertime in the LBC, the day of old-school soul and hip-hop included greater than a dozen acts on the “Kickback” and “40 Oz.” levels, together with Ice Dice, The Recreation, Warren G, Ja Rule & Ashanti, The Isley Brothers and Technique Man & Redman.
The subsequent large-scale musical occasion on the grounds might be Alt 98.7 FM’s Summer time Camp music festival headlined by Demise Cab for Cutie on Aug. 12.
Right here’s how the day went at Summertime in the LBC:
OG and younger Gs
Not many main festivals are capable of hit that multi-generational candy spot the place they appeal to music lovers of all ages.
And whereas there weren’t many adults with youngsters at Summertime, there have been numerous generations of music followers grooving alongside one another Saturday.
The gang included well-dressed people in their 60s drawn by bands like the Isley Brothers, The Dramatics and The Manhattans, individuals in their 40s who grew up in the g-funk period and youthful followers who love the West Coast hip-hop sound.
“I grew up listening to these jams, back in the day we rolled down the neighborhood listening to this,” stated 61 year-old Los Angeles resident Derrick Johnson, who was sporting a fedora hat, gold chain and silk short-sleeve shirt to see The Manhattans and the Isley Brothers.
Dressed in blue velvet blazers and black pants, members of The Dramatics slowly strolled onto the Kickback stage about 10 minutes after their set was supposed to start.
However as soon as the R&B group began dancing in unison, nobody appeared to thoughts the band being fashionably late. And once they performed songs like “Me and Mrs. Jones,” and “Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get,” the Detroit group had everybody slowly grooving in entrance of the stage and singing alongside to just about all the songs. The band additionally performed a slow-jam model of Snoop’s “Doggy Dogg World,” since they have been featured in the music on the rapper’s debut album “Doggystyle.”
Regardless that the present was bought out, some followers found out a strategy to watch with out spending a lot of money on tickets.
Greater than a dozen boats floated in the water simply behind the park Saturday these on board acquired a fairly good view of the fundamental stage and the backstage space.
It was a triumphant return residence for Long Beach native Warren G, who carried out on the essential stage early in the night. Sporting a easy white T-shirt and denims and smoking weed on stage, the 47-year-old sounded as crisp and younger as he did in the mid 1990s throughout the heyday of the g-funk sound he helped create.
He expressed his pleasure for being in his hometown as he took a selfie from the stage with the crowd behind him and carried out a set that was a medley of his hits, together with “Do You See,” and “This DJ.” Warren G ended his efficiency together with his largest hit, “Regulate,” as the crowd rapped alongside phrase for phrase.
Though he began about 30 minutes late, the spotlight of the night time was Ice Dice, who began with certainly one of his largest hits — and a track that mirrored how the crowd was feeling — “It Was a Good Day.”
It was yet one more sing-along second at the present when hundreds of voices in the viewers rapped the lyrics in unison. The gang obtained even louder as they yelled “today was a good day.”
“Ain’t nothing better than working in your hometown,” Ice Dice advised the screaming viewers whereas scenes from his numerous films performed in the background as he carried out a number of of his hits like “Natural Born Killaz,” and “Check Yo Self.”
Snoop Doggy dud
Long Beach native Snoop Dogg headlined the present and lots of anticipated an epic look as he got here residence to carry out songs from his debut album “Doggystyle.”
However it was a set Snoop in all probability needs to overlook.
Sporting a monitor go well with together with his hair tied again, Snoop tried to ship, and had assist from a number of barely-dressed dancers on stage, however sound issues plagued his efficiency.
At numerous factors his microphone would reduce out or the music overwhelmed his vocals, however principally the tracks simply appeared off and never in sync with Snoop’s rapping.
Snoop didn’t say a lot to the viewers however he did ask for the bass to be turned down. He appeared to be speaking to his group on stage about the sound issues, however individuals started leaving the present in the center of his set.
Nevertheless, a few of the exodus might have been individuals making an attempt to keep away from the giant crowds and catch a shuttle again to downtown Long Beach since there was no public parking allowed at the venue.
Regardless, it was a good day.


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Watch Mario Testino and Gigi Hadid sing 'Feliz Navidad'
And that's how they wanna wish you a Merry Christmas
Here's the Christmas duet you never thought you needed to hear. Mario Testino and his choir (he has a choir!) sang a rendition of the festive carol Feliz Navidad with a special guest appearance by supermodel Gigi Hadid. The clip even comes with lyrics because Testino knows that you'll want to sing along. You won't even need the video to be in full colour to get you in the Christmas spirit.


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This has to be my Vid Clip of the Week. Cee Lo Green and Oscar winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow with the "Anthem of 2010".... Forget You.
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Featured Performer at 9th Ave Vibe at Maggie Reilly's
I'll be the featured performer at the 9th Ave Vibe Open Songwriters and Acoustic Performers Night. I'll have sets roughly at 8:30 and 10:45. This is a great event to not only listen to my music, but you can get up and perform yourself! Hope to see you there!


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WRITER RECALLS LIFE GROWING UP IN CUBA
c.2000 Hearst Newspapers
Like many Cuban-Americans, Betty Heisler-Samuels winces at the mention
of Fidel Castro. ``Abominable'' is the word she uses to describe
Cuba's enigmatic dictator.
And like many Cuban-Americans, Heisler-Samuels arrived here in 1960
with next to nothing, went to school, worked hard and built a successful
But the similarities end there. Heisler-Samuels is Jewish, a minority
within a minority in the supercharged cauldron of Cuban-American
exile life in America. She remembers a homeland not only warm and
``seductive'' _ as she puts it _ but one that extended a welcome
to her mother and father who came from Lithuania and Poland before
World War II to escape anti-Semitism and Hitler.
``It was a wonderful place to grow up in,'' said Heisler-Samuels,
59, who has just authored a semi-fictional memoir ``Last Minyan
many ways it was like growing up in a small town in the '50s anywhere,''
she said. ``Everyone knew who you were and we felt very much at
home. It was a very protective environment.''
Cubans referred to the community of 15,000 Jews as ``Polacos'' _
people from Poland. It was a benign term and many Jews who escaped
the specter of Hitler and Nazism found in Cuba a place to flourish.
For Heisler-Samuels, that world came crashing down in October 1960,
more than a year after Castro seized power. As he lurched inexorably
toward Communism and the Soviet bloc, Castro sent green-fatigued
troops to El Encanto, the Havana department store where she worked.
seized the store in the name of the government. Fellow employees
warned her to start wearing olive drab and join the union or face
a blacklist. Within days, Heisler-Samuels, then 19, was on a plane
to Miami. Her mother and father, who lost a lingerie factory to
Castro's regime, soon followed _ as did thousands of others.
Abrupt departure proved to be a wrenching experience for all fleeing
Cubans, but arguably less so for Jewish Cubans who had planted roots
on Cuban soil relatively recently. ``They were the first to leave
Cuba because they already had the experience of (escaping) Europe,''
said Rachel Lapidot, director of international division of the Greater
Miami Jewish Federation.
``They understood immediately before the others that they had to
leave right away.'' Now, more than 40 years after the revolution,
many Cuban-American Jews have reached the top-rung on the ladder
of success here in South Florida and in other places around the
nation, particularly New York, New Jersey and Texas.
George Feldenkreis, who arrived in Miami with a pregnant wife, a
one-year-old and $700 in his pocket, is now chairman and CEO of
Perry Ellis International Inc., the fashion giant with annual sales
in excess of $250 million.
Rafael Kravec in 1998 stepped down as CEO of French Fragrances Inc.,
which just acquired the Elizabeth Arden cosmetics line. Heisler-Samuels
is the publisher of a magazine, Entre Nosotros (``Between Us''),
aimed at Spanish-speaking Jews in the United States and Latin America.
there are other stories of Cuban-American Jews that are decidedly
less upbeat. Bernardo Benes, a Jewish Cuban-American who was a successful
Miami banker and businessman in the 1970s, traveled to Havana in
1978 to meet with Castro in an effort to ease tensions with the
He won the freedom of 3,600 political prisoners, earning him celebrity
status and a new moniker: ``The Cuban Henry Kissinger.''
But the Cuban-American community's leadership castigated Benes as
a traitor for sitting down with Castro. Anti-Castro radio stations
in Miami turned disapproval of Benes into a popular cause. Suddenly
his phone calls were not returned, Benes said. The business friends
and contacts he depended on dried up.
As a result, he resigned his bank position and became an outcast
in the Cuban-American community. ``The social pressure was brutal,''
Benes said. ``It still is.''
According to Robert Levine, director of the Center for Latin-American
Studies at the University of Miami, many Jewish Cuban Americans
came to view Benes as personifying what could happen to them if
they deviated from the leadership's anti-Castro hard line. ``The
fear is palpable,'' said Levine, who is completing a book on Benes.
``They don't talk about it, but the lesson is if someone calls someone
else a Communist, you stay out of it.''
Levine says the phenomenon amounts to ``McCarthyism.''
Some Cuban-American Jews whose opinions differ from those of the
conservative Cuban-American leadership said they had misgivings
about airing their views in public. ``I have to be extremely careful,''
said one prominent business executive, who supports lifting the
40-year-old trade embargo on Cuba and who asked not to be identified.
Heisler-Samuels is willing to publicly disagree with conservative
Cuban-American leaders, especially on the issue of trade with Cuba.
She has traveled to Cuba three times, visiting old schools, synagogues
and other landmarks of her youth.
Heisler-Samuels favors lifting the U.S. trade embargo against Cuba
not out of any sympathy for Castro, but rather because she believes
it hasn't worked. ``Trying something new may make things better,''
she said. ``People can't see CNN in Cuba, only government propaganda.
They are living in a bubble. Without the embargo, Cubans could see
how the free enterprise system works everywhere else.''
Cuba was little more than a bus stop for many Cuban Jews whose ancestors
had arrived from Europe. But Heisler-Samuels says she feels ``more
Cuban now than when I lived in Cuba. Only now, looking back with
nostalgia, do we realize what Cuba has meant to us.''
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Michigan finds itself with a quarterback battle between incumbent starter Cade McNamara and five-star sophomore J.J. McCarthy heading into fall camp.
McNamara led the Wolverines to 12-2 record last season and Michigan’s first College Football Playoff appearance, where it lost to the eventual champion, Georgia.
Many people believe McNamara is more of a game manager, but he put up solid stats last year for the maize and blue throwing for 2,576 yards, 15 touchdowns and six interceptions.
Then you have the clamoring for the gun-slinger McCarthy to start the season. In spurts of playing time last year, the dual-threat quarterback threw for 516 yards, five touchdowns and two interceptions. McCarthy also showed his running ability by rushing for 124 yards (4.6 yards-per-carry) and two scores.
CBS Sports came out with an article on Thursday listing the top five quarterback rooms in the country. The Wolverines came in at No. 3 behind Alabama and Ohio State. Here’s what was said about the maize and blue.
3. Michigan Wolverines
Key players: Cade McNamara, J.J. McCarthy, Alan Bowman
The Wolverines are perhaps the only team in the country with three quarterbacks who could absolutely start in the Power Five. Cade McNamara led the Wolverines to the College Football Playoff with his reliable play but was later benched against Georgia after former five-star recruit J.J. McCarthy found success moving the ball. While McCarthy was primarily used in run packages, he threw for 131 yards and a touchdown in playoff relief. Strangely enough, that pushed former Texas Tech star Alan Bowman to third string. The Texan threw for more than 5,000 yards and 33 touchdowns before transferring to Ann Arbor, and now can’t get off the bench. It’s an embarrassment of riches for Jim Harbaugh at Michigan.
As you can see, Alan Bowman was also mentioned in this article, but he has seen very little play in Ann Arbor. The former Texas Tech starter has thrown four total passes and has thrown for nine yards while throwing one interception.
Whoever starts the opener against Colorado State will have earned the job; Jim Harbaugh has said the best player will start. One thing is certain though, the Wolverines are just fine at the quarterback spot, and Harbaugh truly does have an embarrassment of riches.
The other two teams mentioned in the article were Georgia and LSU at four and five, respectively.

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The even sadder news is that stick-shift production ended way back in December 2019, and we’re just finding out now.
Does Honda still make a manual transmission?
Discontinued Manuals & Used Cars
Vehicles that lost their manuals in 2021 include the Honda Civic sedan, Honda Accord, Hyundai Venue, and Jeep Compass. Several models from 2020 that were available with manuals, are now discontinued, including small cars like the VW Golf, the Honda Fit, and the Toyota Yaris.
What Hondas come in manual transmission?
Even as manual transmissions become increasingly rare, Honda continues to offer a strong range, including:
- Honda Civic Coupe & Si Coupe.
- Honda Civic Sedan & Si Coupe.
- Honda Civic Hatchback & Civic Type R.
- Honda Accord.
- Honda Fit.
Why are manual transmissions better?
Manual transmission cars require very little maintenance, and generally maintenance and repairs end up being significantly less costly. … Better fuel efficiency — Overall, manual transmission engines are less complex, weigh less, and have more gears than automatics.
What is the fastest manual car?
Ranking The Fastest Manual Transmission Sports Cars In The World
- 8 2006 Ultima GTR 720: 2.6 Seconds. …
- 7 2010 Pagani Zonda R: 2.6 Seconds. …
- 6 2007 Caparo T1: 2.5 Seconds. …
- 5 2015 Ariel Atom 3.5R: 2.5 Seconds. …
- 4 2019 SSC Tuatara: 2.5 Seconds. …
- 3 2016 Hennessey Venom GT Spyder: 2.4 Seconds. …
- 2 2012 Ariel Atom 500 (V8): 2.3 Seconds.
Will manual transmissions make a comeback?
And experts figured the numbers would continue to drop, because most young people never even learned how to drive one. But, surprisingly enough, the stick shift is back! According to the car buying website Edmunds.com, last year, manual transmissions accounted for 7-percent of new-vehicle sales.
Why did ram stop making manual transmission?
What led to the manual transmission’s demise? As the torque wars wage on, engine output surpassed the capability of manual-transmission clutches. GM dropped the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra’s manual transmission by 2008, followed by Ford for the 2011 Super Duties and then Ram HDs for the 2019 model year.


In the news
Toronto ranked second among top global cities
As 2020 draws to a close, Toronto has been ranked #2 for its outlook among top cities of the world in a well-respected report.
The Global Cities research reports are published each year by Keareny, a leading global management consulting firm, and rank major cities across the world based on a set of key dimensions, including personal well-being of residents, economics and business activity in the city, as well as political engagement and governance.
While in the index analyzing current state Toronto placed a modest 19th (between Melbourne and Moscow, and just below Seoul, Madrid, and Berlin), it jumped the whole 9 spots compared to last year in the survey of the cities outlook.
Global Cities Outlook
The Global Cities Outlook index focuses on how the cities create the right conditions for their future global status. And Toronto impressed by reaching #2, second only to London. For comparison, it ranked 20th for outlook in 2015 and 12th in 2018.
According to the research, “Toronto jumped an impressive 9 places, driven by a large upswing in innovation and continued strong governance”.
In addition, the Global Cities Report noted that Toronto is leading among other global cities in growing private investments and quality of city bureaucracy.
Among other most significant changes on the list of cities based on outlook were Abu Dhabi (gaining 13 spots to place 7th), Montreal (moving up 10 places to #13), and Dubai (shifting 14 spots up to the 18th)
The report highlighted uncertainly and multitude of challenges facing global cities due to the impact of COVID-19. From abandonment of city centers (such as in the case of Paris, where according to the cell phone data collected by Orange population may have shrunk by approximately 20%) to strain on local budget due to coronavirus mitigation measures, cities around the world are facing major shifts. Many of those are just beginning to unfold and are extremely hard to quantify.
However, despite the impact of the pandemic, Toronto appears to be one of the emerging leaders due to its unique cosmopolitan foundation and resilience.