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Kylian Mbappe linked with Real Madrid move
Real Madrid are plotting at least five high-profile departures to fund a blockbuster triple transfer swoop next summer, according to reports. Los Blancos are set to respond to the disappointment of missing out on Kylian Mbappe this year by pursuing not one, not two, but three 'Galacticos' signings in 2022.
Real Madrid were hunting Mbappe's signature through to transfer deadline day this summer.
But Paris Saint-Germain's reluctance to negotiate resulted in the 22-year-old forward remaining at the Parc des Princes for the season ahead.
Real president Florentino Perez lost two heavyweight names in the summer transfer window, with Sergio Ramos and Raphael Varane chasing new challenges.
David Alaba and Eduardo Camavinga arrived, but Perez had to go without the marquee attacking signing he craved.
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Real Madrid missed out on Kylian Mbappe this summer.
The La Liga giants' fortune could change next summer, with Perez eyeing a sensational transfer window to rival PSG's recent transfer movements.
According to Diario Madridista, Perez is pondering a summer clear out that would see a handful of first-team players depart.
The report claims Real intend to wave goodbye to club captain Marcelo, Isco and Gareth Bale when their contracts expire in June.
Meanwhile, Marco Asensio and Eden Hazard will be placed on the transfer market unless they drastically turn their Real careers around this season under Carlo Ancelotti.
Diario Madridista state that Real will free up the funds to acquire three prominent names by offloading several high-earning stars at the end of the campaign.
The club's 'clear' goal is to sign Mbappe, Erling Haaland and Paul Pogba, two of which are set to be available on free transfers.
Real will likely start talks with Mbappe over a pre-contract agreement in January, whilst Pogba has also entered the final 12 months of his deal at Manchester United.
Haaland will be available for just £64million due to a release clause in his Borussia Dortmund contract, which Real could be planning to trigger.
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Signing Mbappe, Pogba and Haaland for a combined £64m would present incredible business and a big step towards launching Real back to European dominance.
Perez is rightly looking to offload high-profile players to lower the wage bill, though, and deals for players of the trio's calibre won't come cheap.
Camavinga's arrival has excited many over Real's future, and Mbappe and Haaland would add to that buzz.
Pogba is now in his prime and would go a long way in helping replace the ageing Luka Modric and Toni Kroos.


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South Africa has an immense range of opportunities for travelers, whether you're looking for a rugged adventure, a food and wine tour or a spiritual experience. Here's everything you need to know before you travel to South Africa.
These trips inspire us to head out to the far reaches of the Earth in search of wild, rugged lands, unique cultures, and unforgettable experiences.
As quickly as it appeared, the luxury sedan disappears into the evergreen before us. The BMW, a welcomed reassurance of our map-reading skills, is also a fleeting signal of Swaziland's imbalanced political and economic landscape.
Some are on the beach and some are in cities, but all of these hotels earn perfect scores in the location category.
For fans of the coast, the end of summer doesn't necessarily mean the end of beach trips. The world is full of spectacular coastlines, many of which are more famous for their breathtaking views, cultural heritage and unique geography than for their hazy beach-bum appeal.
All of us who love to travel and believe in bucket lists probably have listed South Africa among the most desired of all destinations. Here is a list of the top 10 adventures and activities that anyone thinking of traveling to South Africa absolutely must experience!
Since the dawn of time, caves have held a special attraction for people the world over. From desert cities from 300 B.C. to thriving subterranean neighborhoods in modern Europe, here are nine amazing cave towns you can still visit.
Damaged by a civil war in the late 1990s, Guinea-Bissau is filled with colorful but crumbling colonial buildings, roads lined with cashew trees -- the country's main export crop -- and markets filled with fresh fish.
Nothing but water tumbling from a vertical drop, waterfalls have a transcendent beauty that's almost difficult to explain -- there's the rush of the flowing water, the crash falling over the rocks and the residual spray of the cascade.
>Over 1,000 safari travelers and industry experts participated in the largest survey of its kind to reveal the best safari country of Africa. The results are in and one country is the clear winner.
I spent 12 magical days in Botswana exploring four camps -- Chitabe, Vumbura Plains, Abu and Mombo -- in various regions of the Okavango Delta. Each had its own personality and exciting wildlife adventure. I started my trip at Chitabe Camp, and now... Vumbura Plains
It was her gorgeous hand washing ritual, made complicated by unexpected bathroom facility developments, that made me see her as a woman just starting a new adventure.
I took the plunge and booked my dream vacation: 11 days in South Africa & Victoria Falls, including a safari. Here are my top six reasons why not to wait to take your dream African vacation.
The sea of eyes transitioned upwards as my attention turned to the beautiful night sky. The moment that I realized I was surrounded by hyenas in the middle of the Serengeti I thought to myself, this was the Africa I came to experience.
Have you ever visited a place on vacation and been inspired to nestle more permanently into the community, make friends with locals, poke around in local real estate offerings, or fantasize about opening a cafe where people linger, sipping cappuccinos?
At night at the safari camp there is such peace -- no sirens, car horns or radios blaring -- but what you do hear are the sounds of the animals around you -- like a lion walking by your tent.

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CURRENTS: Kodak Film Labs
TIME: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
LOCATION: Kodak Film Lab Atlanta - 2156 Faulkner Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30324
Join us for a hands-on demonstration of film loading, camera operations, lighting with film! Teens will have the opportunity to actually film using 16mm Kodak Motion Picture Film like the professionals on popular shows like The Walking Dead.

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While the days of scouts stumbling across the next big artist in a darkened bar are not completely gone, they’re quickly being replaced by deep data mining. And agents and labels are increasingly leaning on social media to help guide a performer’s career.
Mention big data to the average person on the street and you’ll often get a yawn—or outrage. It’s an overarching term that generally brings one of two things to mind: the NSA’s PRISM project or automated suggestions at major e-commerce sites. Either way, the assumption is it’s not something that affects their day-to-day lives.
But there’s a lot more to big data than snooping and up-selling. And, as it becomes an increased part of business life, it’s having a bigger impact on everyday occurrences than you might realize.
Amazon is offering a daily special for Lady Gaga’s “Born This Way,” offering the entire album as a digital download for 99 cents. That’s less than the cost of a single track on iTunes.
While the premise of Celebrity Bodyguard has plenty of potential, the game itself falls flat. Hobbled with no real variety in gameplay, some corny take-offs on celebrity names (Lady Bla Bla? Really?) and less-than-stellar artwork, it gets old fast — really fast. Worse, there are only three faux-celebrities to guard, meaning even if you do find the caricatures funny, they still get old. And the muttered comments of your bodyguard protagonist do nothing to add to the game’s fun factor. (“I got a really good health plan” is more head-scratching than funny.) For 99 cents, you could do worse, but it’s so much easier to do better.
The iconic pop star has teamed with social games maker Zynga to create GagaVille, a newly created FarmVille farm which will give her little monsters the chance to hear unreleased songs from her forthcoming album, “Born This Way,” before anyone else.
Dance games are quickly becoming the best titles of the Kinect crop, but Dance Paradise seems to forget that a lot of the players might have two left feet. It’s a fun game that gets a lot right, but many of the dance moves are complicated and confusing, especially for newcomers. The tutorial sets up the initial premise of the game, but doesn’t help you learn any of the advanced moves. If you’ve got rhythm, though, this might be a good game for you. It comes with a variety of game play modes and local multiplayer lets you play with a friend in the same room. (Multiplayer matches through Xbox Live are not supported.) The visuals, meanwhile, are good and the song collection is robust, ranging from Lady Gaga and Rihanna to Gloria Gaynor and Kool & the Gang. Onlookers will appreciate the music videos that play in the background, but players probably will be too focused on their next dance move to pay much attention.

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Knesset Constitution Law and Justice Committee chair Simcha Rothman confirmed on Wednesday that the coalition will advance legislation to limit the right to strike as part of the government's planned changes to the judicial system.
Rothman claimed public sector attorneys who were members of unions, have reached out to him and said that their superiors call on them to strike, despite their support for the government.
The Religious Zionism legislator said that his proposal aims to make adjustments to workplace relations in Israel. Among other things, it intends to transfer the power to approve strikes from the labor courts to the Knesset, significantly limit the grounds for labor disputes, and prohibit labor unions from collecting membership fees.
Rotman's legislation proposal states that decisions taken by the government can not be reason for labor action unless it is the direct employer.
In practical terms he hopes to deprive workers who may be adversely impacted by privatization for example, to walk out of their jobs.
Rotman claims the bill will have broad support across party lines. "My political views are known as are my positions on economic matters," Rotman told Ynet in an interview. He described himself as on the right of economic questions and said it was not a legitimate move to use the power to strike to oppose the so-called judicial reforms.
He said his bill would merely impose restrictions and does not completely eliminate the right to strike.
"Obviously a strike over working conditions is a fundamental right, no one is trying to touch that and neither is the bill," he said. "Just because a labor leader wants to launch his own political campaign, he cannot use his power to force anyone to strike.

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Aged Care Residents Test Positive to COVID-19: Accessing Hospital Services
Aged and Community Services Australia (ACSA) is the peak body for the non-for-profit aged care providers in Australia. They’re battling for clear COVID-19 protocols in the case of outbreaks in aged care. If accepted, the rules allow for hospitalisation of aged care residents who test positive to COVID-19.
Framework for Aged Care and Health Care During COVID-19
ACSA released “A framework for the aged care and health care interface during COVID-19″. The policy paper outlines the requirements in response to an aged care outbreak. This including protocols surrounding hospitalisation of residents and the use of personal protective equipment.
The Prime Minister ‘Scott Morrison’ commented recently that all lives are of equal importance when approaching the containment of an outbreak of COVID-19. He said that “Every Australian matters. It doesn’t matter whether they’ve just been born or they’re approaching the end of their life. Every Australian matters.”
Steps Taken by Aged Care Providers
While aged care homes have extensive measures in place to reduce the spread of COVID-19, they need resources, such as enough personal protective equipment. Furthermore, they’re not an acute care facility. The facilities don’t have the same level of funding or the same resources that an acute care setting has, to look after a critically ill patient. Additionally, ACSA acknowledges that the aged care residents live at these facilities. They’re their homes, and they’re not hospitals, even though clinical care is available.
Further Information and Help
If you or a loved one are in receipt of government-funded aged care services, the Older Person’s Advocacy Network (OPAN) can offer support and guidance if you feel that you’re discriminated against for your age during COVID-19.
You can read the full policy paper at acsa.asn.au: “framework for the aged care and health care interface during COVID-19.”


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Hey Kevin, I hope you can tell that the guys are lost without you!! LOL!!!
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@BringBackBeukeboom @RangersAndRadio @leftwingbarbara No
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@RangersAndRadio @leftwingbarbara I could understand that... not sure though if putting Duclair back in against the Canadiens is the right timing...IMHO
@Hotfreak Horrible, indeed. Our hearts go out to them. As New Yorkers, we truly understand.
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Still not sure why you are pushing for Duclair, Kevin. The team is working well now! Let this run play out with the players as is! I don't believe that Haglin or Stempniak were the cause of the goals against requiring that one of them be removed from the lineup.
And, can someone please find a photo of the prince marionette from the sound of music???!!! It looks just like Klein!!!!
What a FUCKIN' PASS!!!!!
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Glad the ref listened to McD
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@Craptin McDonqvist HA!
Brassard - OT Goal!!!
What great hands!!
@I Am Sean's Ruptured Spleen @Craptin McDonqvist @leftwingbarbara Absolutely NOT!
@Craptin McDonqvist Is that Crosby??
YES, YES, YES!!!!
@AnnoyingJoe we need broduer - he is a sieve
Nice screen McD!
@ObviouslyTwoPointsAreGreat Me Too! I have to go to a symposium but plan to cut out early and see the last half of the game! LGR!!!!!!
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Now everyone here can focus on the team playing like they did the other night!
Duclair isn't playing tonight so....let's not talk about him for now but support the rest of the team!!!!
Same effort vs. Devils = Same result against Sharks!
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@GetTheKingACup @leftwingbarbara They ALL need to work on something...but that is what makes a season!!
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@scrangersfan @leftwingbarbara Thanks, Scrangersfan. I feel like the odd one out. Too much negativity - we need to be positive!
We will have a great game tonight and it won't be Koska who screws up.
AV has done the right thing by providing support for him to redeem himself.
Let's just hope that the team plays the same way tonight that they did against the Sharks. And Hayes will continue to shine!
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Not to say I told you so, but..... the lines were great last night!!! I TOLD YOU SO!!!!!
All around excellent night for all! Now, to try to stay healthy and have no more injuries is the next step. LGR!!
Kostka will step up and NOT throw pucks up the middle ever again!
( I would have posted sooner but the comments box did not come up for a while for me today.)
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@Hotfreak @leftwingbarbara @NYR 2014 Okay, I could go for that but I don't think the top two lines are for him yet. Maybe the third line or fourth line for a few more games - he has 9 games right??
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@King For Cup And, remember, it helped Krieder!
@King For Cup I really don't think that is true. i think he will play a lot and will learn a lot. Remember, when we take uber penalties, he doesn't get on the ice and one game he played 6 minutes in the first two periods.
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@NYR 2014 It might help them, LOL!!
@DP_Snotty @leftwingbarbara I agree that Miller is not ready at all but let's remember that Duclair is still a kid and needs to be better seasoned. I think almost anyone would be able to put up points - via assists - with St. louis and Nash this season. He isn't ready defensively, as you mentioned and it will only help him to be a better player if he is moved down for a little while. I think the change of lines described above will help the team overall and that is what I am thinking when I say move Duclair out of the line up temporarily. I really don't see him as the playmaker on this line but St. Louis. He is learning from the two of them, i will grant you that. But, his skill is not playmaking but as a natural goal scorer and that is why he needs to go down, TEMPORARILY! : )
D is definitely a major issue right now and does need to be addressed. We have a bunch of third liners playing, IMHO, the way they all look.
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Personally, I am I favor of the new lines. Much better depth. I was one of the few who thought Duclair wasn't ready for prime time and I am glad hat he was given the chance but now he needs to go back down and work hard to get back to the big boys. Lots of great potential but just a little too early for him to be in the top 9.
@DP_Snotty Yep! Bad Karma for us..but, we can still win!!!
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Come on already!!!! getiing @#$%% pissed!
@Bleed_the_freak Its not on gamecenter. Its NHL channel that hasn't showed anything yet
@IcyCup @Medvjed004 Not on NHL network..commercial
Just said Zucc is out
@J_CKfor30 @TomDundie Good news, there!
I guess we are missing the opening MSG salute to the Rangers
Where is the game??? NHL Network?????
@J_CKfor30 I hope!!!! I need NHL channel feed too!
@J_CKfor30 It will start at 6;10
@Hotfreak I like that thought...
@Wallace1 @leftwingbarbara Thanks, Wallace1. I hadn't seen the response about the shoulder that you posted earlier.
@Wallace1 how reliable and at what time was this reported? And, to follow JoeyKcur, WHY???
@JoeyKocur I don't think it was a waste having him on the third line as he was instrumental in setting up plays in both games with the third liners. We need to get the lines corrected - MSL back to wing, moving Haglin and Krieder on different lines, etc., first...getting lines one and two set more important, IMHO....
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Good to hear that Hayes can be ready to play after tonight's game...LGR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I can't wait for the drop of the puck!!!!

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URBAN EFI 125cc Black
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The braaap Urban is an exciting addition to Australia’s braaap motorcycles range of motorcycles. The Urban represents everything a niche manufacturer like braaap strives for, it’s unique, it turns heads, it’s fun and it makes you want to ride. Whether you’re commuting to work or having some fun on the weekend the Urban will make you smile but riding is only half the fun because the Urban inspires customisation. Backed by the braaap lifetime warranty system, the braaap Urban is tearing up the tarmac.
Engine: 125cc HORIZONTAL ENGINE
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Wheels: CAST ALLOY WHEELS
Swing Arm: MONO STEEL
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Overall Length: 1620mm
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As part of our mission to be a world-class niche motorcycle manufacturer. The Urban represents a great opportunity for us to stamp our mark on a fast growing trend.
The braaap Urban is a great commuter for the young and old, with a great range of aftermarket accessories it has all the components to make the bike your own ready for you to have a blast on the streets. With great reviews the braaap Urban has been making an impact on this segment with it's stylish looks, smooth power, easy starting and dealer backup nation wide.
Michael Fox Nice. Never heard of a Braaap Urban.. now educated and the price looks good too.
This bike fits a niche within the current motorcycle range bringing simplicity, good looks, fuel efficiency and social currency to the motorcycle scene. Supporting all the mod conns with disc brakes front and rear, plus a host of upgradable parts and Electronic Fuel Injection this bike represents great value for money. With the option of a Lifetime Warranty you also have piece of mind that braaap has your back.
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We are proud to offer a Lifetime Warranty when you purchase your new braaap motorcycle. Thanks to the extra energy and effort goes into our manufacturing process we are the only motorcycle on the planet that offers lifetime warranty. The braaap lifetime warranty covers all moving parts, the engine, the wheels, every part. The warranty is for the lifetime of the original owner of the motorcycle. Your commitment is to service the bikes and look after the bike (regular maintenance as per braaap log book) Lifetime Warranty is $250 to validate.


Delve into the depths of fall. This padded bomber jacket comes in a relaxed cropped silhouette and features a pull on, collarless design, long sleeves, fitted cuffs, zip closure at front, side pockets, and quilted design throughout. Wear yours with florals, midi hemlines and turtleneck tops.
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Model is 5’9” and wears a size M (US size 6/UK size 10).
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Artist as Curator: Talk to Me
July 6 - August 6, 2017 with an opening reception on Saturday, July 8th from 4-7pm, featuring a pre-party discussion at 3pm.
Throughout history, artists have inspired, challenged and supported one another. These peer relationships can move an artist’s work forward, open new doors, begin new journeys, or, at the very least, produce interesting conversations.
In this fourth annual invitational exhibition, Kehler Liddell Gallery (KLG) artists invite guest artists – that awe, inspire, or shake them up – to exhibit at KLG. Alongside the work of each guest, KLG artists display one of their own works, creating a series of visual conversations throughout the gallery. Written narratives further illuminate the connections.
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The trial of Ahmed Idris, a former Accountant General of the Federation, on an alleged N109 billion corruption charge at the Federal Capital Territory High Court has been extended to March 20 after the first prosecution witness’s cross questioning was completed.
Idris is being tried alongside three others by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for allegedly diverting the N109 billion.
During the proceedings, the witness admitted that the former accountant general did not have a lawyer present when his comments were recorded during an anti-graft probe.
The witness informed the court that the anti-graft agency took the statements of the former accountant general six times in the year 2022, and on all of these days, he waived his rights to an attorney as a condition to being granted bail on self-recognition.
The trial judge, Yusuf Halilu, admitted as evidence a video tendered by the counsel for the EFCC, Rotimi Jacobs.
The said video is an interview session of Idris and two other accused persons, a recording done with the use of a smartphone, without their knowledge.
The EFCC will call its second witness in the continuation of the former accountant general’s trial on March 20.


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“Escape from Planet Earth” star Jessica Alba will be landing her sweetest role ever according to On the Red Carpet on September 6. Alba will serve up sweet treats as the special celebrity guest on the Food Network series “Cupcake Wars” season nine premier which will air Saturday Sept. 7 at 8 p.m. EST.
Contestants will compete for a $10,000 prize and a chance to cater a launch party for Jessica and her new family brand, The Honest Company. The Honest Company offers consumers eco-friendly baby, bath, wellness and health products. Because of the type of business and wellness products Jessica is an ambassador for, the cupcakes must be all-natural and organic.
On the official blog for “Cupcake Wars,” Jessica issued a statement and wrote, “As a guest judge and foodie, I was blown away by the contestants' culinary creativity in baking cupcakes that were made with healthier ingredients but still tasted and looked amazing.”
Tune into the Food Network on Saturday September 7 at 8 p.m. EST to find out who Jessica Alba picks as her $10,000 winner on “Cupcake Wars.”
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“I definitely brought that up multiple times,” she said. “But I was told not to worry about the budget.”
“We got a lot of donations from the Parent-Teacher Council and the LT Boosters, so that was definitely helpful,” Petrusha said.
It seems school officials and parents were sympathetic to the fact that seniors did not get to enjoy homecoming, or really any traditional senior celebrations, Petrusha said. “This year has been the worst senior year ever.”
When one of the class board members suggested a Ferris wheel, Petrusha said, school officials just asked how long would it take to set up.
“We got a big Ferris wheel, about 40-feet high,” that will take about two hours to set up, she said.
“We were told from the beginning, make it fun for students,” Petrusha said. “We are getting an inflatable obstacle course, so two kids can run it at once. It’s fun to watch other students race each other.”
Similar to a dunk tank, there also will be a station where people will try to break a water balloon suspended over someone’s head or students can pay to throw a pie in some good sport’s face. She hopes some teachers will volunteer for that messy role.
“Just the idea of a pie in the face is funny and to do it to a teacher is more exciting.”
The senior class board usually starts planning prom, the senior brunch and the senior gift at the end of their junior year and all through their last year, Geddeis said. Because of the uncertainty of the pandemic and what would be allowed, planning only started in March.
“We have been creating something new and definitely on the fly,” Geddeis said.
It has been stressful, coming up with ideas of what students would like,” Petrusha said. “There was a lot to figure out in a short amount of time. But It’s worth it.”
Tents will be set up, including a large one with tables and chairs where people can sit down and eat and a smaller one, called the Lolla Lounge, with “cool seating and Bohemian decorations,” Petrusha said.
To ensure students can spread out enough, they will sign up for one of two time periods, starting at 1 p.m. or 4 p.m., with a limit of 450 for each time slot.
She and Geddeis cannot predict how many of the 1,005 seniors in LTHS’ Class of 2021 will attend.
Some kids may prefer the outdoor carnivallike atmosphere to a fancy prom, because it will be more laid back and easier to get to than taking buses to Navy Pier. They can play Frisbee or bags on Bennett Field.


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Variety Celebrity Ambassador, Jon Culshaw, Lends A Hand To BBPT
The team from ‘The Pembroke’ in Primrose Hill were delighted to have a little bit of help from the man of many voices, Jon Culshaw, as the passport was loaded on to a trailer to be pulled to its next stop in Camden.
Jon Culshaw said:
“What a grand way to spend a Saturday afternoon; pitching in with the team of Variety supporters raising money with their marathon pub tour. The folks at ‘The Pembroke’ which included some very cute and well behaved pets welcomed the BBPT passport on the 126th day of Britain’s Biggest Pub Tour. Godspeed to ’em.”


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Creating an app prototype template is fairly easy especially when you’re working with the right tools. Adobe Illustrator is not so popular with UI designers because it often requires users to switch between Photoshop and Illustrator for editing raster images and vector objects. Yet, when it comes to app design, Illustrator is definitely a winner.
The app UI design is usually simpler for a better performance on mobile devices. Designing an app prototype on Illustrator makes the template highly resizable and easy to customize. This tutorial on app UI design will guide you through the basics of creating app prototypes with Adobe’s best vector design software.
P.S.: The app title is totally random and does not represent nor support any existing app.
Quick Tutorial: Design Your Own App Prototype Template In Illustrator
Step #1: Prepare Your Artboard
Set the canvas size to the one that best matches your needs. You can see the different mobile device screen resolutions here.
Step #2: Create a Layout Wireframe
Wireframing might sound complex but, in fact, it’s really simple. All you have to do is make a rough drawing of your app layout. You can do this on a piece of paper or use specialized software.
Step#3: Choose a Color Palette
Pick a color palette and stick to it. Consistency is an important factor for creating an appealing app prototype template. You can also check websites like Behance and Dribbble for some inspiration on a good color choice. If you want a quick solution, head to this article and try out one of the color picking tools listed there.
Step#4: Create Your App PrototypeTemplate
Let’s start with the menu. In this particular app prototype template, I will create a 400 x 75 menu.
Now, let’s make a rectangle with 400px width and 565px height. This will be the background of the app. It can be solid or it can be a cropped image. To crop a photo in the size of the rectangle position it above the image, then, right-click on the image and choose “Make Clipping Mask”.
You can give your background image a dim look by putting another rectangle on it and lowering its opacity. You can paint the rectangle in any color and it will give the image underneath it a light tint, depending on what opacity style you’ve chosen.
This design layout will be our app’s home page so we’ll want to put the logo in the center. Since the background image contains many contrasting objects it will be hard for users to read text on it. To make the logo pop out we’ll place a solid object beneath it.
With the circle creation tool, draw a circle a size of your choosing. Give it a similarly blurred effect by selecting it and going to Effects > Blur > Gaussian Blur.
After putting the logo, we can proceed to the second layout. We’ll now replace two large gray rectangles with our featured images. Cropping an image in the shape of a specific object can be done with the Make Clipping Mask option as explained above.
To make our article headlines readable we need to put a solid background above the featured image. You can create a nice transition between the photo and the background with a gentle blur. Draw a rectangle and select Effects. Since we already used the Gaussian Blur option, it will appear above all the other options in the Effects menu. Click it and it will apply the same effect as the one we created on the logo circle. To change the blur’s intensity, you can click on the Appearance settings in the right sidebar menu ( If you don’t see it, turn it on from Windows > Appearance ).
Stretch the blurred rectangle outside the edges of the artboard. Now, create another solid rectangle with the width of your artboard. Its height should be slightly bigger than the blurred object. Place it above the blurred object and right-click to select the Make Clipping Mask option. Now combine the cropped blurred object with a solid rectangle to create a place for the article’s title, description, and additional information.
We should also create a menu icon. To do so, drag three identical lines with the Line Segment Tool ( / ).
To format the text, play around with fonts and character spacing but make sure your text is readable.
Put a profile photo with the Clipping Mask option as shown above. Then, copy the first article box and paste it below to use the already formatted style.
Since the second box will be a featured article we’ll want to change the background color to something more eye-catching. Adding a simple “featured” badge to the post will also attract attention. To create a similar badge, draw a rectangle, set the stroke to 3 px and make the object transparent. You can do this from the Color Picker options in the left menu.
Now, let’s create the menu design. To create a custom icon for the toggled app menu, draw a small square with a 3px stroke. Use the Direct Selection Tool ( A ) to select specific lines from the square. Delete two adjacent lines to create a minimalist arrow that will show users that the app menu has been clicked.
To create this app menu design you can use a shape with the size of the main menu ( 400 x 75 px ) and then copy it below for each app category. If the menu is long enough, it could cover the phone page so this particular design has a little “more” button integrated on the bottom.
For the last app page layout, we’ll create a Sign Up page. The information boxes have a classical ghost button style and a 3px-wide stroke. The profile portrait is created by grouping two circles with Ctrl (Cmd) + G and then cropping them with the Clipping Mask option in the shape of the profile picture.
Photography: All photos are taken from Pexels.
Fonts: The font used in this tutorial is Montserrat.
If you’re looking for free resources for your app prototype design, you’ll love this article.

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Thought of the Day
Writing in Los Angeles Times about the Baker-Hamillton report on Iraq, the neocon Max Boot said "Throw the Iraq report in the trash." I suggest the we throw Max Boot and his ilk in the trash. Better still, I suggest that we send Max Boot and his children to fight in Iraq. I don't know much about this Boot apart from his extremism. Is he married? Does he have children? Is it too late to stop him from reproducing? With a boot like this one I rather walk barefoot.


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Mario Debono and his crew on Janissah sent these photos after a rough night which saw them hit 40 knots. As these photos were sent they had reached Messina where wind has died down considerably giving them a bit of … Continue reading
A true redemption yesterday evening after a tough crossing of the messina strait – condolences to the crew of morpheus, we hope the damage to the keel is not to severe. Bests Jan & Lars from Atlas #lnjsailing
Maltese Falcon II owner and skipper Jonathan Camilleri Bowman gives a frank overview of how the Rolex Middle Sea Race is progressing so far!
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Mangoes have long been enjoyed by people around the world as a tasty and nutritious treat. They are often thought of as a source of vitamins and minerals, but did you know that they could also be beneficial for people with diabetes?
This essay will explore whether or not mango is good for diabetes and how it can help.
First, let’s consider the nutritional content of mango.
This delicious fruit is a good source of carbohydrates and contains substantial amounts of dietary fibre, which helps to promote healthy digestion.
Mangoes are also high in vitamin C, as well as vitamins A, E, and K. They contain antioxidants and potassium, which are beneficial for regulating blood sugar levels.
As such, a high-fibre diet, including mango, may help to slow the digestion and absorption of sugar.
Second, mangoes have a low glycaemic index (GI).
The GI is a measure of how quickly the carbohydrates in food are converted and absorbed into the bloodstream.
Foods with a low GI are slowly digested and absorbed, while those with a high GI are quickly converted and absorbed.
This means that eating a mango can help keep blood sugar levels stable, which is beneficial for diabetes management.
Third, mangoes can help to regulate insulin levels.
Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that helps regulate blood sugar levels. It is important for people with diabetes to maintain a balance between blood sugar levels and insulin.
Eating mangoes helps to do this by slowing the digestion of carbohydrates, which decreases the amount of insulin needed to break them down.
Finally, mangoes are a good source of essential nutrients. The vitamins and minerals found in mango can help to fight inflammation, support the immune system, and boost energy.
For people with diabetes, eating mangoes can help to maintain a healthy diet.
In conclusion, mangoes are beneficial for people with diabetes. They contain a moderate amount of carbohydrates and fibre, and have a low GI, which can help to regulate blood sugar levels.
Additionally, eating mangoes can help to regulate insulin levels, and they are also a good source of essential vitamins and minerals.
For these reasons, mango can be an important part of a healthy diet for people with diabetes.

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text: It seems like food and teething go hand in had with babies. Little Toader Appeteethers are a perfect teething toy with a hilarious twist that are in the shape of appetizers. My daughter is 6 months old teething and just barely started solid foods (purees) but is very interested in my food but cant eat it yet. When I first found Little Toaders Appeteethers I laughed hysterically at the thought of a little baby chomping on a chicken wing! I absolutely loved the concept and think its a modern spin on teething toys for babies. Little Toaders offer 2 Appeteethers a Chompin’ Chicken Wing and a Baby-Q Ribs they are both hilariously cute!


If it's good enough for an inauguration, why isn't it good enough for the rest of us?
SHOT: ALTERNATIVE-CERTIFIED TIMBER GOOD ENOUGH FOR THE INAUGURAL - "Forest advocates give inauguration wood thumbs up: The massive amount of lumber being used to build the platform in from of the Capitol for President Barack Obama's inauguration ceremony is getting a seal of approval from the Sustainable Forestry Initiative. The wood, organization President and Chief Executive Officer Kathy Abusow says, meets its 'sustainable forestry initiative standard,' which in part takes into account measures used when logging to protect water quality, biodiversity and wildlife. The wood comes from Washington state and is provided by Sierra Pacific Industries." ("Morning Influence," Dave Levinthal & Anna Palmer, Politico, 12/13/12)Related post:
CHASE: BUT NOT FOR FEDERAL BUREAUCRATS - "Today, the government’s primary measuring stick is the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) system, which scores how green a building is based on everything from its construction materials to its proximity to mass transit. Buildings can be LEED certified or achieve even higher degrees of greenness at the LEED Silver, Gold or Platinum levels. The General Services Administration, which manages most of the government's building projects, requires that all buildings it builds be LEED Gold certified. … To get LEED credit, any wood used must also be certified by the Forest Stewardship Council, which certifies wood from more than 50 countries." ("It's not easy going green: GSA seeks better standard," Andy Medici, Federal Times, 05/12/12)
LEED's seal-of-approval forests have illusory benefits
USA Today exposes more LEED green waste
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Cannes 2016: JWT Earns 5 Gold Lions
We are proud to share the fantastic wins we’ve earned across Effectiveness, Digital Craft, Product Design, PR, Design and Outdoor categories.
JWT Amsterdam's collision between tech and art, “The Next Rembrandt,” earned three Gold Lions with one in Digital Craft and two in Outdoor. And it didn’t stop there: The piece also took a Silver in Design and two Bronzes in Digital Craft.
JWT Colombia's “The Last Mask,” a massive PR movement aimed at rallying the country around preventing acid attacks against women, earned us another Gold, this time in PR. The campaign took an additional two Silver Lions in PR as well.
Sadly, the highest number of acid attacks on women occurs in Colombia. It’s a harsh reality that many considered an “invisible” issue until March, 2014. That month, Colombian citizen Natalia Ponce de León became the victim of an acid attack, and news coverage showing video of the attack pushed the issue to the forefront of Colombia’s public discourse. As Natalia emerged as a prominent voice for other victims, the clear mask that she wore to protect her face became a well-recognized symbol of her unwavering strength and it inspired JWT Colombia to create “The Last Mask.” Natalia’s bravery and message sparked one of the most influential PR movements in Colombia’s history and brought together an entire nation to wear masks so that no other Colombian woman would ever have to again.
View “The Last Mask,” here.
We earned our fourth Gold for the night with Cohn & Jansen JWT's “Purity Test,” a campaign that gave Romanians the access and power to test the purity of their tap water and the water in their rivers and lakes.
Just a day after the Bangkok team finished defending their Innovation shortlist, “Touchable Ink,” in the Palais, the work was awarded a Product Design Lion, equivalent to Gold. The piece took two Silvers and a Bronze in PR as well.
JWT Costa Rica also secured a Bronze in PR for “The Second Scoreboard”
In Design, JWT Beirut earned Silver for “The Good Note,” which earned three grand prix and three golds at Dubai Lynx in March.
JWT Cairo also earned its own Silver in Design for “Downtown Fonts,” a project dedicated to reviving the hand-painted calligraphy of the local shop signs in downtown Cairo by transforming the handmade craft into digital craft. The project landed a second Silver in Outdoor.
We rounded out our Lion tallies in Outdoor with nine Bronzes for work from our offices in Amsterdam, Brazil, Singapore, Argentina, London and Caracas.
“Blood Banking,” an app developed through a collaboration between JWT Bangalore and Mirum India, earned us another Silver in Direct. Changing the way traditional blood banks work, “Blood Banking” allows people to save their own blood in a Blood Banking Account, and withdraw it for themselves or transfer it to someone in need through the app.
JWT Brazil's “Reincarnation” took Bronze in Design, and J. Walter Thompson Cairo’s “Fakka,” our first-ever shortlist in Creative Effectiveness, earned a Bronze in its category


WASHINGTON D.C., The United States of America – US Department of State spokesperson Heather Nauert said “it’s simply no surprise that Vladimir Putin was reelected and that he remains the leader of Russia,” during a press briefing in Washington D.C. on Tuesday.
She then also went onto claim that opposition candidates were jailed and intimidated, a far reality from the truth.
Meanwhile, war-loving Arizona Republican Senator John McCain has criticized US President Donald Trump for commending Vladimir Putin for his re-election to a fourth six-year term as Russia’s leader.
The Arizona Republican says, “An American president does not lead the Free World by congratulating dictators on winning sham elections.”
McCain also claimed that Trump has “insulted every Russian citizen who was denied the right to vote in a free and fair election to determine their country’s future.”


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During freshman year, Katie Han was one of 80 students tied for third place in class ranking.
By senior year, she stood alone as the valedictorian at Benicia High School.
Han was recognized for that honor when Benicia handed out diplomas during a drive-thru ceremony — in accordance with the COVID-19 pandemic — last weekend. That same day, the school unveiled a film compiled over a three-day span where the students walked Drolette Stadium in small groups, practicing social distancing.
Han, 18, said her speech referenced the seniors re-connecting and remembrance of looking back over their years together.
“I talked about the children’s book ‘Where the Wild Things Are’ and how there are sometimes bumps in the road and you might feel isolated at times,” Han said. “It talked about how sometimes you have to push through that.”
Han said her final cumulative Grade Point Average was 4.579. For senior year it was 5.0.
“I heard about it during a segment on Panther TV, our student television channel,” she said. “It really surprised me. I guess if we would have been in school, they would have announced it over the public address system.”
She was accepted to Stanford University on an academic scholarship.
“In eighth grade, I wanted to go to Stanford, but I always felt like it was a long shot,” she said. “I thought I could get into Berkeley and figured that might be where I was going to go.”
Han said that she planned to major in biology.
“Ever since about seventh grade, I’ve always loved biology,” she said. “I love all of the intricacies of biology and I’ve always been intrigued by anatomy.”
Besides Cal, she said she was also applied to other UC campuses as well as a few Cal State schools.
Han said her favorite class during her senior year was AP Research with Kim Thompson.
“I liked it because it wasn’t a conventional class and there were only seven of us so I interacted with my teacher and my peers a lot,” she said. “It was very personal and interactive and you got to work independently.”
Besides keeping up with her school work, Han participated extracurricular activities like a teen advisory board, Friday Night Live and a youth activism key club.
“With extracurricular activities, you don’t have a lot of free time,” she said. “It’s not always good for your physical and mental health. Sometimes it seems like you forget to eat and sleep.”


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Bid Posting Date: August 13, 2014
Project: Snow Removal Services Oct. 2014 - June 2016
Bids Due: Sealed bids will be accepted until 2:00 pm local time on September 3, 2014
Pre-Bid Meeting:(Non-Mandatory) 2:00 pm on August 27, 2014 located in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 212 Chenega St. Valdez, Alaska
This project includes, but is not necessarily limited to:
CITY OF VALDEZ, ALASKA
SNOW REMOVAL SERVICES
October 2014– June 2016
INVITATION TO BIDDERS
The City of Valdez, Public Works Department is requesting bids from qualified firms for snow removal services within the City of Valdez.
AREA 1 – This area consists of Atigun Dr. and Salcha Way, Rudolph St. and Hobart St. access to South Central Pump Station City Water Well #6, the Airport Parking lot and Zurich Loop Rd.
AREA II – This area consists of the streets in Robe River Subdivision, including Fire Station #3, and City Water Well #7.
AREA III -- This area consists of Corbin Creek Subdivision.
AREA IV – This area consists of the entrances of Deep Lake Drive, Corbin Loop Road
for the purpose of School Bus access and dumpsters.
This area also consists of Cummings Way and Kodiak Cove (the new roads out by 6-mile that used to be known as Lake house Drive) and the Salmonberry Ski Hill.
AREA V – This area consists of the streets in Nordic and Alpine Woods Subdivision,
Fire Station #4 access road, parking lot, and the draft well.
AREA VI – This area consists of the road starting at the intersection of Mineral Creek Loop Road and Container Terminal Road Causeway, Valdez Container Dock and approaches, also the roads leading to both the East and West approaches.
Sealed bids will be received at City of Valdez, 212 Chenega St., P.O. Box 307, Valdez, Alaska 99686, until 2:00 p.m., September 3rd, 2014 at which time they will be opened and read in the City Council Chambers. A pre-bid meeting will be held at the same location at 2 p.m., on August 27th, 2014
More specific information concerning the proposed services and proposal submittal guidelines are contained in the Contract Documents which may be obtained from the Public Works Department, and will be on the City web site after 5pm on August 13, 2014. Additional information or questions should be addressed in writing to Rob Comstock or Cindy Rymer and delivered in person to the Vehicle Maintenance Facility, 602 W. Egan. (907) 835-4473
City of Valdez
Public Works Dept.
Valdez, AK 99686
Ph: (907) 835-4473
Fax: (907) 835-4900
The bids will be publicly opened and read at that time designated above.
Bid documents may also be downloaded from the links below. Bidders are encouraged to download, fill out, and return the Request for Addendum / Plan Holders List form located at the link listed below to ensure receipt of any addendum issued for this project.
The City reserves the right to waive any irregularities or informalities in a bid and to reject any and all bids without cause.
Current minimum prevailing wage rates as published by the Alaska Department of Labor must be paid if required by law.
Requirements of the Alaska Employment Preference (AS 36.10) must be met.
The City of Valdez “Standard Specifications and Standard Details” shall be used.


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Tuna Altahir broke off two long touchdown runs in the fourth quarter to help Kamiakin beat Pasco 43-25 in a Mid-Columbia Conference matchup Friday night.
Altahir scored on a 91-yard run to start the fourth quarter, then iced the game with a 48-yard TD run with just under two minutes to play. Altahir also caught a 25-yard touchdown pass in the third quarter.
Kamiakin came into the game ranked No. 9 in the latest Scorebook Live 3A football coaches poll. The Braves improved to 4-1 with the win, while Pasco dropped to 3-2.
Here are photos from the game:
(All photos by Noelle Haro-Gomez)

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From Our Kitchens to Yours – Cengage Learning and Le Cordon Bleu Present In the Kitchen with Le Cordon Bleu
New cookbook provides hand-picked recipes from the world-renowned chefs of Le Cordon Bleu and mouth-watering photographs from an award-winning food photographer
Clifton Park, NY – March 25, 2013 – In the Kitchen with Le Cordon Bleu, a new cookbook from the world-renowned chefs of Le Cordon Bleu, a worldwide leader in gastronomy, hospitality and management , is now available from Cengage Learning, a leading educational content, software and services company for the academic, professional and library markets. This new cookbook features 100 exclusive, never-before-shared recipes, mouth-watering photography, comprehensive methods and tips from the Chefs.
With recipes aimed to inspire, entertain and delight food lovers, In the Kitchen with Le Cordon Bleu appeals to a wide spectrum of individuals – from the novice home cook, to an avid foodie, to a professional chef, and every level in between. Each dish featured in the book is unique and can apply to a variety of occasions, whether it is a family dinner or a formal dinner party. Additionally, throughout the book the Chefs share secrets, tips and background information to provide some valuable “whys” and “hows” behind various cooking techniques.
The 100 included recipes cover all courses, from appetizers to desserts, and the Chefs have chosen recipes that are not only delicious, but also inspiring, fresh and creative. Each one was specifically chosen based on a special ingredient or a unique blend of flavors. Each recipe is broken down into concise components, and cooking methods include detailed instructions for easy comprehension and delicious results.
“We are very pleased to work with Cengage Learning to deliver this new and exciting project to kitchens across the globe,” said André J. Cointreau, President, Le Cordon Bleu International. “For 115 years, Le Cordon Bleu has trained generations of the world’s best chefs and continues to deliver its celebrated culinary arts education, both in the classroom and through books like In the Kitchen with Le Cordon Bleu. The fact that our chefs are among the finest in the world assures readers that the advice provided is authentic, and that the recipes within are bound to be delicious. Passionate food enthusiasts who are not enrolled in one our culinary programs can still learn from our chefs – it’s as easy as turning the page and creating your own culinary masterpiece.”
The rich and engaging photographs in the book were provided by Hélène Dujardin, an avidly followed and awarding-winning food photographer. In addition to In the Kitchen with Le Cordon Bleu, Hélène has photographed numerous magazine features and cookbooks, and her work has been praised by the likes of Elle Magazine and Martha Stewart, among others. Her photographs in the book and throughout her career reveal her passion for natural light and seasonal fresh ingredients.
About Cengage Learning
Cengage Learning is a leading educational content, software and services company for the academic, professional and library markets worldwide. The company’s products and services are designed to foster academic excellence and professional development, increase student engagement, improve learning outcomes and deliver authoritative information to people whenever and wherever they need it. For more information on Cengage Learning, please visit www.cengage.com.
About Le Cordon Bleu International
Founded in Paris in 1895, Le Cordon Bleu has trained several generations of chefs worldwide while instilling its unique passion for the art of cuisine. Today, Le Cordon Bleu is the preeminent culinary arts educational experience globally; its very name is synonymous with culinary excellence. For more information, please visit www.cordonbleu.edu.


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To quote their website....
The end tanks are hand built and hand ported for maximum flow, fit and finish.
1) Hand built to me, implies fabbed up/welded up plates
2) Why would you port that if that was the case?
These statements are contradictory to me.... I really hope we don't receive a cast intercooler in the mail this week....
Just doesn't make sense, there is a STACK of them shown in the photo on their site. Why would they ship cast versions?


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There’s no denying Canadians have less content to watch on Netflix than in the US.
But things may not be quite so grim as we like to believe.
Yes, we have less content—about half as much, in fact. But we also have more content than the UK, or Brazil, or any other country in the world besides America.
Moreover, the quality of our content is argubaly the highest in the world: we have lots of hit TV shows and movies that the US subscribers don’t actually have access to.
Data from Netflixable, first published by the Toronto Star, is the strongest evidence of this yet. The data shows, for example, Canadians can watch recent hits such as X-Men: First Class and The Dark Knight Rises, while our US counterparts cannot. The Canadian library is apparently more “curated” than the US library, with Netflix working to identify “content of interest” to our local market. In the US, the company’s aim to believed to be more about quantity over quality.
The US Netflix library boasts 7,200 titles. Canada’s has 3,600. The UK (2,800), Mexico (2,800), and Brazil (2,000) follow. Each region ends to have significantly different rules around content rights and licensing, which is the driving factor behind how a country’s library looks.
In Canada, Netflix is extremely popular. More than 15% of Canadians actively use the video streaming service and during peak Internet usage hours, Netflix content can account for more than one-third of traffic.
Oh, and if you’re still not satisfied with the Canadian offerings on Netflix? Accessing the US library is really simple.


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%Arabica targets to open Bangkok store by June
The outlet will be located in the capital’s Iconsiam mall.
%Arabica is aiming to open its latest store in Bangkok by 1 June, the chain said in their official Facebook page.
“We are aiming to open the Iconsiam store on June 1st, as we are finalizing all the formalities to open during COVID-19,” it said in the update.
However, the chain intends to make a succeeding announcement as soon as it “know(s) the exact date” they are allowed to operate.
According to their website, the chain currently has 55 stores in 13 countries. The chain earlier announced the reopening of three of its stores in Kyoto, Japan.

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Silverline chemicals, is one of the largest manufacturers & exporters of Carboxymethyl cellulose sodium in India. Silverline’s facility is an ISO 9001:2008, ISO 22000 , HACCP, GMP , Organic , Kosher, HALAL certified company. It also meets IP, BP, NF and USP grade specifications. Strict quality standards are maintained through in-house fully equipped QC & QA lab along with separate microbiology laboratory, equipped with latest HPLC machines.
Carboxymethylcellulose sodium is a cellulose derivative which is a beta-(1,4)-D-glucopyranose polymer. It is used as a bulk laxative and as an emulsifier and thickener in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals and as a stabilizer for reagents.
Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) or cellulose gum or tylose powder is a cellulose derivative with carboxymethyl groups (-CH2-COOH) bound to some of the hydroxyl groups of the glucopyranose monomers that make up the cellulose backbone. It is often used as its sodium salt, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose.
9004-32-4; CARBOXYMETHYL CELLULOSE; Carboxymethylcellulose sodium (USP); CMC powder; Celluvisc (TN); C8H15NaO8
Other Names : Aquacel, Aquaplast, Carboxymethyl Cellulose, Carboxymethylcellulose, Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium, Carboxymethylcellulose, Sodium, carmellose sodium, Cellolax, Cellulose, Carboxymethyl, Cethylose, Croscarmellose Sodium, Polycell, Ruspol, Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose, Sodium, Carboxymethylcellulose, Sodium, Carmellose, Sodium, Croscarmellose
It is synthesized by the alkali-catalyzed reaction of cellulose with chloroacetic acid. The polar (organic acid) carboxyl groups render the cellulose soluble and chemically reactive.
Following the initial reaction, the resultant mixture produces about 60% CMC plus 40% salts (sodium chloride and sodium glycolate). This product is the so-called technical CMC which is used in detergents. A further purification process is used to remove these salts to produce the pure CMC used for food, pharmaceutical, and dentifrice (toothpaste) applications. An intermediate "semipurified" grade is also produced, typically used in paper applications such as restoration of archival documents.
The functional properties of CMC depend on the degree of substitution of the cellulose structure (i.e., how many of the hydroxyl groups have taken part in the substitution reaction), as well as the chain length of the cellulose backbone structure and the degree of clustering of the carboxymethyl substituents.
CMC is used in food under the E number E466 as a viscosity modifier or thickener, and to stabilize emulsions in various products including ice cream. It is also a constituent of many non-food products, such as toothpaste, laxatives, diet pills, water-based paints, detergents, textile sizing, reusable heat packs, and various paper products. It is used primarily because it has high viscosity, is nontoxic, and is generally considered to be hypoallergenic as the major source fiber is either softwood pulp or cotton linter. CMC is used extensively in gluten free and reduced fat food products. In laundry detergents, it is used as a soil suspension polymer designed to deposit onto cotton and other cellulosic fabrics, creating a negatively charged barrier to soils in the wash solution. CMC is used as a lubricant in artificial tears.
CMC is also used as a thickening agent, for example, in the oil-drilling industry as an ingredient of drilling mud, where it acts as a viscosity modifier and water retention agent.
|Usage||For Medical Purpose|
|Molecular Weight:||262.19 g/mol|
|Shelf life||5 Years|
|Appearance||White to cream fine powder|
|CMC Content||99.5% Min.|

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In March, I took two more auditions, numbers four and five this year. After the experiences of February I felt like my process of preparation is in constant improvement and development, and I am extremely fortunate to have had many opportunities for lessons with Associate Principal Viola of the Houston Symphony, Joan DerHovsepian (more on that later), and this month I also got to play excerpts in a masterclass for Basil Vendreyes, Principal of the Colorado Symphony. Hearing his advice and playing was such an inspiring part of the preparation process this time around, and really helped me in keeping up the momentum for these auditions as well as the next ones a little further along the line.
The first of the March auditions was for a title chair and so it involved learning a lot of less familiar solo excerpts. Perhaps most notably, this was my first experience of the Ginastera Variaciones Concertantes. Other solo excerpts included the typical Don Quixote solos as well as the beautiful but treacherous Ravel “Mother Goose” solo.
Both of the March auditions also included less-standard excerpts from Don Juan, with passages from later in the work (from letter R to a few bars before T, and then from 14 after V to letter Y) so that gave me some new excerpts to add to the Strauss rotation.
To cut to the chase: I did not advance at either of these auditions. I felt that I played well, and in both auditions they heard a lot more of the Bach than I was expecting (which was both a good and a bad thing!). The second audition had six excerpts on the list for the preliminary round, and I was quite pleased not to get cut off, in fact they listened to the ENTIRETY of my Bach Prelude, which was the one from Suite 6. It was also my first real-audition experience of playing Copland’s Appalachian Spring, so it was nice to get that experience for the next time that one comes up. I am still using the beta-blockers and am slowly but surely getting more comfortable playing on that audition stage. Sometimes it even feels good, when I am able to relax and appreciate my sound in the different acoustics of the hall that I am in.
Now, let’s talk a little bit about that Bach. I have now benefited from the advice of several orchestral section leaders of major American orchestras, and I do not think that any of them have recommended the Prelude of Suite 6. I do know that a couple of them have outright discouraged the use of this particular Prelude for orchestral auditions. I remember first playing it for CJ Chang, Principal Viola of the Philadelphia Orchestra in a masterclass at the Aspen Music Festival, and he objected to its transposition to G Major from the original key of D, and did not encourage its use for auditions. More recently, Basil Vendreyes gave me the advice not to use it because it is not very musically dynamic with its constant stream of 8th notes, and it is also very long, and one never knows when one will get stopped. And that’s just not a great feeling to have during your audition.
After the March auditions I can attest that Basil Vendreyes is absolutely, 100% right about this. The first audition began with Bach, and then three more excerpts. I felt reasonably good about the opening of my Suite 6 Prelude, and as I continued to play things were generally fine. But after all the major cadential points had passed and I was somewhere at the end of the third page, approaching the fourth, things began to deteriorate as I grew more concerned about when they would stop me rather than playing the music. Silly mistakes began to creep in and when they finally stopped me (somewhere on the last page of the piece), my confidence was not at its highest to switch gears and approach the excerpts.
(I did not have time to change my Bach this time around but you can be sure that I have since changed my Prelude to that of Suite 3.)
The second audition in March was just a week later. (Both of these were during Spring Break, one at the beginning and one at the end. A relaxing holiday, for sure!). I learned enough from my experience at the first one to expect to play the ENTIRE Bach, even if this was highly unlikely, because it is better to play as if you will perform the whole thing. And lo and behold, Bach was there on that preliminary list. The proctor warned me as I was going onstage that the panel was stopping Preludes (the Bach could be any movement at this audition whereas the last audition specified only Preludes), and to expect to be stopped. Luckily I had decided beforehand to disregard this thought and to play as if they were going to hear all of it – and they DID. So, even though in the end I did not advance, they must have heard enough that they liked to want to hear more – and with these experiences I was able to move into the preparation for my last three auditions of this season (late April and early May) with renewed motivation and a more refined plan of action!
Strategies for next time: sort excerpts into an order based on the standard “preliminary round” selections, and prepare those as the front line. There are always some common excerpts (Mendelssohn Scherzo, Don Juan, Mozart…) and if these are strong enough to get through that first round, then that may help my confidence in the future. I really want to start advancing at these auditions!
Until next time,


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The Oscars 2023 will fix a heavily derided change that was implemented at this year’s ceremony.
It has been announced by Bill Kramer, the CEO of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, that the televised event will once again feature all 23 categories after removing eight of them from the 2022 broadcast.
The categories that were not shown during the event included original score, makeup and hairstyling, documentary short, film editing, production design, animated short, live action short and sound.
In a move designed to tighten the event’s running time, the trophies were handed out as attendees entered the venue where the Oscars were taking place.
Kramer said on Tuesday (29 November), via Variety: “We are committed to having a show that celebrates the artisans, the arts and sciences and the collaborative nature of moviemaking.
“This is very much what the mission of the Academy is, and I am very hopeful that we can do a show that celebrates all components of moviemaking in an entertaining and engaging way.”
He said the Academy is “thrilled to be in a position to” air all the categories.
The 2023 ceremony will be hosted by Jimmy Kimmel for the third time. Speaking about his appointment, Kramer said: “I love having someone hosting the show who knows live television. I think that’s so critical.”
Nominations are set to be announced on 24 January, with the event occurring on 12 March.
Last year’s winners included CODA, Jane Campion (The Power of the Dog), Jessica Chastain (The Eyes of Tammy Faye) and Will Smith (King Richard).


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Andy Pettitte’s a big boy who’s been around baseball long enough to understand why, even for icons, the reviews occasionally aren’t all glowing or forgiving.
Such was the case on Mother’s Day when the stan ding ovation Pettitte was accorded from the crowd of 41,631 at Yankee Stadium as he exited the game with one out in the seventh inning belied his performance – which, Joe Giardi’s “he looked pretty good” assessment to the contrary, was something less than the Yankees privately hoped for from the would-be savior of their starting rotation.MORE HEADLINES FOR THE BOMBERS:
*Tex fights both cough and slump (New York Post)
*Yanks sport pink for breast cancer awareness (MLB.com)
*Andy Pettitte outdueled by Kevin Milwood in battle of aging starters (NJ.com)


Guelph, ON (November 26, 2019) – Grain Farmers of Ontario, the province‘s largest commodity organization, representing Ontario‘s 28,000 barley, corn, oat, soybean, and wheat farmers today offers congratulations to Canadian National Railway Co and the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference on the resolution of the longest train strike in a decade.
The week-long strike quickly had a large, negative impact on grain farming in Ontario, and across Canada, as much-needed propane was no longer being shipped by rail and had to be rationed at a time when farmers needed it more than ever to dry wet grain.
“We are extremely pleased to see this strike come to an end and we hope for very quick ratification for all parties. Ontario‘s grain farmers were already dealing with a highly stressful harvest season that was too wet and too cold. Many of our farmer-members desperately need propane to fuel grain dryers. We cannot sell wet corn and our crops were at real risk,” said Markus Haerle, Chair, Grain Farmers of Ontario. “Farmers who had to find alternate drying means have suffered added costs and those that left corn in the field are dealing with deteriorating quality of their crop. We are hopeful that propane shipping will be seen as a high priority for everyone involved as the backlog of shipments is dealt with.”
Grain Farmers of Ontario expects the backlog to take some time to sort out before propane and other necessary items are moving at normal delivery cadence.
“It is very clear that rail is an essential service for this country. We expect the government will treat it as such in the near future,” continued Haerle.
Grain farmers in Ontario produce the majority of the country‘s corn and soybeans, which are used domestically and internationally in food production, bio-fuel production and alcohol. Ontario grain farming currently provides $18 billion in economic input to the province.
Victoria Berry, Manager, Communications – 226 820-6641; email@example.com
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Welcome to You Might Have Missed, my weekly segment where I’ll be taking things back down memory lane and highlighting older songs that a lot of people either missed, forgot or overlooked. All of these tracks hold some type of special meaning to me, and I hope that you will find them enjoyable too. Let’s get started:
German producer Fukkk Offf has been on my radar for quite some time now. Although his style never really caught on here in the states, he has made some great tracks over the years and it seems as though no one I meet has heard them (or even heard of him as a producer). One of my favorites by him is a track called Hey! off his 2010 Worldwide EP. Imagine if disco house and electro house had the most attractive baby you had ever seen – that would be Hey!. The disco roots shine through as this non-abrasive electro house sends the groove in through your ears and out in movement via your shuffling feet. Regardless of what subgenres of house you are into, I believe this is just all-around good house music that anyone can enjoy.
Hey! on Beatport
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LA Riots have undergone quite the transformation since 2007. What started as two guys remixing indie tracks now is one of the dirtiest electro producers in the game (check out his remix of Spencer & Hill‘s Just Dance Now if you don’t believe me). The Drop, released on Fool’s Gold in 2010, comes from somewhere in the middle of that time frame. Daniel and Joe (now producing under Hot Mouth) were still LA Riots together and they were on fire. The Drop was an absolute weapon in the club; its unique sounds were a fresh treat for audiences and the idea of a ‘banger’ was still relatively new for a lot of people. Even with the thousands of songs that have come out since its release date, The Drop contains one of my all-time favorite builds and drops in a tune.
The Drop on iTunes
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This last one I just re-discovered after finding a CD I made from around 2 years ago and listening through a few times. These cats called LAZRtag were one one of the hottest underground duos in Los Angeles a few years ago, and this was their first official release on Beatport back in 2009. This remix of Sepalot ft. Ladi 6‘s Come Get It is some nu disco meets electro with an awesome vocal sample. This one is made more for the clubs than the festival, but it always gets me dancing no matter the mood.
Go Get It Feat. Ladi6 (LAZRtag Remix) on iTunes
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Greet Philol'ogus, Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olym'pas, and all the saints who are with them.
Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the churches of Christ greet you.
I appeal to you, brethren, to take note of those who create dissensions and difficulties, in opposition to the doctrine which you have been taught; avoid them.
For such persons do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own appetites, and by fair and flattering words they deceive the hearts of the simple-minded.
For while your obedience is known to all, so that I rejoice over you, I would have you wise as to what is good and guileless as to what is evil;
then the God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
Timothy, my fellow worker, greets you; so do Lucius and Jason and Sosip'ater, my kinsmen.
I Tertius, the writer of this letter, greet you in the Lord.
Ga'ius, who is host to me and to the whole church, greets you. Eras'tus, the city treasurer, and our brother Quartus, greet you.
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Now to him who is able to strengthen you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery which was kept secret for long ages
Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved. (Revised Standard Version - Holy Bible)

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Alan Knight, Guy Whittingham, Kanu, Linvoy Primus, Paul Merson and Robert Prosinecki are the six players chosen by Pompey supporters to feature on a new street art mural at Fratton Park.
A review of the accounts for Portsmouth Football Club for the 2022-23 season
Portsmouth FC and the Pompey Supporters’ Trust are pleased to share the results of the recent supporter survey, which 2,418 fans took part in.
The PST have launched a supporter survey, designed to gauge fan opinion on a range of topics. As part of the survey, we're delighted to announce a new street art project which will commemorate former players on a mural close to Fratton Park.
The Pompey Supporters’ Trust are delighted to become an official partner of the Her Game Too campaign, which aims to make football a more inclusive and welcoming sport for female fans.
Donald Vass has been appointed as Chair of the PST. Simon Colebrook will continue to serve on the PST board as Treasurer.
The PST invites members to a Q&A session with Andrew Cullen, John Mousinho and Richard Hughes on Thursday, 23 November at 7pm in The Victory Lounge (Doors open at 6.45pm).
Reminder to register for the Fourteenth Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Portsmouth Supporters' Society (PST) to be held via Zoom on Thursday, 9th November 2023 at 7.00 pm.
The Jimmy Dickinson statue has been unveiled at Fratton Park.
The statue commemorating Pompey legend Jimmy Dickinson will be unveiled at Fratton Park ahead of the Lincoln City fixture on Saturday 23rd September
Eric Coleborn is stepping down from the PST Board
Congratulations to MIKE BRISCOE, ERIC COLEBORN, LEON TRICKER AND DONALD VASS on their [re]election to the Society Board for a term of three years (2023-2026).
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