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On November 5, 2015, the Chicago District Office of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that Pactiv LLC, an Illinois-based provider of advanced packing solutions to customers around the world, will pay $1,700,000 to conciliate a disability discrimination charge filed with the EEOC alleging that the company discriminated against employees who needed time off from work for medically related reasons.
According to the EEOC, “The agreement results from an EEOC investigation which found reasonable cause to believe that Pactiv discriminated against individuals with disabilities by disciplining and discharging them according to its nationwide policies to issue attendance points for medical-related absences; not allowing intermittent leave as a reasonable accommodation and not allowing leave or an extension of leave as a reasonable accommodation.”
The EEOC announced that, “The settlement provides monetary relief to those who have already been discriminated against, and also ensures the company will take proactive measures to prevent discrimination from occurring. According to the agreement, Pactiv will conduct ADA training at each of its locations nationwide; revise and distribute its ADA policy and procedures, including those related to providing reasonable accommodations to employees; and revise and distribute nationwide its new attendance policy that will not assess points for disability-related absences.”
EEOC Chicago District Director Julianne Bowman, stated, “ Employers need to get this message: Inflexible, strictly enforced leave policies can violate federal law. As an employer, make sure you have exceptions for people with disabilities and assess each situation individually. We are pleased that Pactiv has agreed to change its attendance policies at all its facilities to ensure it provides reasonable accommodations where required by the ADA.”
In 2014, the EEOC filed suit against AutoZone, Inc. in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois alleging that it violated federal law when it implemented a nationwide attendance policy that failed to accommodate certain disability-related absences. According to the EEOC’s complaint, from 2009 to at least 2011, AutoZone assessed employees “points” for absences, without permitting any general exception for disability-related absences in which twelve points resulted in an employee’s termination. As a result, qualified employees with disabilities with even modest numbers of disability-related absences were fired, the complaint alleges. This case is still pending.
These cases follow a 2011 federal case in which the EEOC filed suit in U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland. In that case, the EEOC entered into a consent decree with Verizon Communications for $20 million, the largest disability discrimination settlement in a single lawsuit in EEOC history. The EEOC charged that Verizon violated the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) by refusing to make exceptions to its “no fault” attendance plans to accommodate employees with disabilities. According to the EEOC, “Under the challenged attendance plans, if an employee accumulated a designated number of “chargeable absences,” Verizon placed the employee on a disciplinary plan which could ultimately result in more serious disciplinary consequences, including termination. said the company unlawfully denied reasonable accommodations to hundreds of employees and disciplined and/or fired them pursuant to Verizon’s “no fault” attendance plans.”
The EEOC asserted that Verizon failed to provide reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities, such as making an exception to its attendance plans for individuals whose “chargeable absences” were caused by their disabilities. Instead, the EEOC said, “The company disciplined or terminated employees who needed such accommodations. The ADA prohibits discrimination based on disability. The law also requires an employer to provide a reasonable accommodation, such as paid or unpaid leave, to an employee with a disability, unless doing so would cause significant difficulty or expense for the employer.”
In addition to the $20 million in monetary relief, the three-year decree included injunctions against engaging in any discrimination or retaliation based on disability, and required the company to revise its attendance plans, policies and ADA policy to include reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities, including excusing certain absences.
“Flexibility on leave can enable a worker with a disability to remain employed and productive — a win for the worker, the employer and the economy,” said EEOC Chair Jacqueline A. Berrien. “By contrast, an inflexible leave policy may deny workers with disabilities a reasonable accommodation to which they’re entitled by law – with devastating effects.”
Spencer H. Lewis, Jr., Director of the EEOC’s Philadelphia District Office, stated that, “This settlement demonstrates the need for employers to have attendance policies which take into account the need for paid or unpaid leave as a reasonable accommodation for employees with disabilities.”
These cases make clear that employers should make sure the company’s attendance and leave policies take into account whether an individual may qualify as disabled and need a reasonable accommodation. Employers that fail to engage in an individualized interactive process with disabled employees may find themselves in an expensive battle with the EEOC. As such, before disciplining or discharging an employee for an absence due to a disability, the employer should engage in dialogue with the employee regarding the expected date of return to employment and then make an individualized assessment as to whether some additional amount of time off or other accommodation would be a reasonable under the ADA.
Joette S. Doran has her law practice in Hoffman Estates. She concentrates in employment law and handles employment law actions in state and federal administrative agencies and courts. She was a former Co-Chair of the NWSBA Employment Law Committee and is a Member of the Board of Governors. For more information please visit her website at www.joettedoran.com.


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Cloud Peak Energy may reduce coal production at its Cordero Rojo Mine by nearly a quarter in 2015 if market conditions do not improve, the company’s president told investors Tuesday.
Colin Marshall said the company planned to reduce production at the mine by 10 million tons and noted that coal prices need to improve for Gillette-based Cloud Peak to lessen the reduction.
“The important thing is to be clear that we’re going down until things change enough to make it worthwhile going up,” Marshall said in a conference call announcing the company’s third quarter earnings. “We will wait until markets improve significantly before we want to look at that.”
Cordero Rojo produced nearly 40 million tons of coal in 2012, the last full year for which production numbers were available. Production at the mine stands at around 27 million tons through the first nine months of the year, according to the company’s statistics. The third quarter saw the mine post its
highest production total of the year, with slightly more than 10 million tons of coal produced.
The announcement underlined the grim market conditions facing coal companies. Cloud Peak and Arch Coal Inc., which also announced its quarterly earnings Tuesday, tried to strike an optimistic tone during their respective calls with investors.
Both noted a small uptick in natural gas prices and pointed to dwindling coal reserves as a sign of increasing future demand. But any optimism was tempered by the fact that the companies’ gains largely came in the area of cost containment.
Cloud Peak said it had reduced costs to $9.78 per ton in the third quarter, compared to $10.81 in the second quarter. Arch said its Powder River Basin mines recorded their lowest cost per ton ratio in 10 quarters.
Like Cloud Peak, Arch said future production levels would remain dependent on improved coal prices. Unlike Cloud Peak, the St. Louis Company did not announce any intended reductions for the basin, saying instead that production there was expected to stay relatively flat.
“I have to be honest, for us to even consider ramping up or bringing back equipment in any fashion, prices have got to be quite a bit better than what they are today,” Arch Chief Operating Officer Paul Lang said. “The numbers just don’t support any further volume pick-up.”
Arch’s difficulties were highlighted by the company’s dwindling operating margins. While Arch’s costs in the basin declined, so too did the price of Powder River Basin coal. The average price of PRB coal stood at $13.79 per ton in the third quarter last year, according to Arch. This year that price was down to $12.26 per ton.
The company’s operating margin per ton fell accordingly from $1.28 per ton in the third quarter last year to 58 cents per ton this year, Arch said. Overall, Arch posted a $128.4 million loss in the three month period between July and September.
Meanwhile, Cloud Peak production ticked up to 23 million tons in the third quarter compared to 20 million tons in the previous three months. The company reported a net income of $18 million for the quarter down from $85.3 million during the same period last year.
Arch operates the Black Thunder and Coal Creek mines in the Powder River Basin in Wyoming while Cloud Peak operates the Cordero Rojo and Antelope mines in the region.

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Call for Artists
Art Brew Artist Market
Sweetwater is seeking artists to participate in this year's Art Brew Artist Market! This one day sale of Art and Handmade Crafts will take place during Sweetwater's annual fundraiser Art Brew on July 11th, 2015 from 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. Artists creating jewelry, ceramics, glass, fiber arts, metalwork, woodwork, two-dimentional and three-dimensional art are encouraged to apply. There is no submission fee and artists are not required to attend the sale. Sales are subject to Sweetwater's standard gallery split - 60/40. (60% to artist, 40% to seller) We are looking for about 10-40 pieces from each artist.
No Entry Fee
Submission Deadline: June 11th , 2015
Artist Notification - June 23rd, 2015
Artwork Drop Off - July 6th (12:00pm - 6:30pm) & 7th (10:00am - 2:00pm)
Unsold Artwork Pickup - July 13th (12:00pm - 6:30pm) & 14th (10:00am - 2:00pm)
Sale Date - July 11th (6:00pm - 10:00pm)
Submit via email to firstname.lastname@example.org
1. Subject line of email should read - Art Brew Artist Market, your last name
2. Send 5-7 images as an example of your work. Name your images with your last name, number, medium. Example: watrous,1,pottery.jpg; watrous,2,pottery.jpg; etc.
3. In the body of the email list:
company name (if applicable)
approximate amount of works available for the sale
and a list of your work examples with corresponding number, medium, approximate size, & price.
Seeking artists for Holiday mART, Sweetwater's annual sale of handcrafted, unique wares created by local and national artisans. Holiday mART is a free and open to the public with a variety of events coinciding and promoting the sale. Holiday mART features a large selection of jewelry, ceramics, glass, fiber arts, home decor, ornaments, children's gifts, stationary, prints, photography, fine art and much more! Sweetwater has been hosting Holiday mART for over 20 years.
Holiday mART is an annual fundraising event. As a nonprofit organization, Holiday mART proceeds support Sweetwater’s numerous art programs for children and adults held throughout the year in addition to providing support to participating artists.
* There is no table fee, just a one-time submission fee of $20.
* Artists DO NOT have to attend the sale. The entire process is streamlined and run by Sweetwater staff and volunteers.
* Artists only need to inventory their work online, label it, and hand deliver or mail it to Sweetwater. We handle it from there.
* Sales are subject to 40% commission.
Submission Deadline: October 12th, 2015

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Most People Don’t Know The Story Behind Arizona’s Abandoned Bridge To Nowhere
By Monica Spencer|Published March 10, 2018
Monica is a Diné (Navajo) freelance writer and photographer based in the Southwest. Born in Gallup and raised in Phoenix, she is Tódich'ii'nii (Bitter Water People) and Tsi'naajinii (Black Streak Wood People). Monica is a staff writer for Only In Your State, photo editor for The Mesa Legend, and previously a staff writer for The Navajo Post. You can reach her at firstname.lastname@example.org.
Arizona is home to some rather impressive bridges and other engineering marvels, if we do say so ourselves. For example, there’s Navajo Bridge at Marble Canyon that is one of the highest in the nation and Roosevelt Lake Bridge, which is often called the most aesthetically pleasing bridge in the country. But for all those impressive spans of metal, concrete, and wire, some end up abandoned.
We recommend checking out the bridge for photos by traveling to From The Farm, a farm and events venue that also has a delicious food stand that serves tacos and date shakes. You’ll be able to park here and walk to the McPhaul Bridge.

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Speaking about the same, Mahesh in an interview said that he never knew that posing for a picture will make them so happy in life. He also added that he will continue to meet his fans at the shooting locations and give regular pictures to them from now on.
Meanwhile, Bharath Ane Nenu is all set for a massive release tomorrow and there is a massive buzz for the film all over.
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- Thaman’s big update on Sarkaru Vaari Paata’s August treat
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Cotati has won a $1.1 million grant to spruce up a section of its downtown, officials announced Friday.
The grant, awarded by the Sonoma County Transportation Authority, will be used to revitalize the section of Old Redwood Highway that runs through Cotati between Highway 116 and the city’s downtown La Plaza Park, said City Manager Dianne Thompson.
Although the transportation authority awarded the grant, it is funded by a federal program, Transportation for Livable Communities.
The project, scheduled to begin in 2012, likely will include building wider sidewalks and creating decorative features with trees lining the street and a redesigned city gateway.
“This grant goes a long way toward achieving Cotati’s goal of economic growth in our community in a responsible, sustainable and transit-oriented manner,” said Councilwoman Pat Gilardi, a member of the transportation authority’s board of directors.
Public meetings about the project will be held this summer, Thompson said.
— Jeremy Hay
The Press Democrat


Indoor air quality is important. And in the cooler months, it may be harder to open a window to let in fresh air.
Indoor air, when it isn’t continuously mixed with fresh air, becomes stuffy. Large buildings with high ceilings and vast storage areas are hard places to control and maintain an even airflow. Large warehouses face ongoing ventilation and temperature battles due to the constant change in air due to stock movement and distribution.
In the winter months, when “warm air rises” the effect could raise heating costs by an additional 25 percent or more since more heat is required to maintain floor level temperatures. Commercial exhaust fans are designed to recycle the air that your HVAC system produces and redistributes it more evenly. It is important to even out the temperature gradient from floor to ceiling in order to reduce heat loss.
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No. 2400 Philadelphia 1982, Appeal from the Order of August 2, 1982 by the Court of Common Pleas, Civil Action, Law for the County of Philadelphia at No. 2874 August Term, 1979.
Robert E. Paul, Philadelphia, for appellants.
Fredric Goldfein, Philadelphia, for appellees.
Cirillo, Olszewski and Montgomery, JJ.
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Appellants, Richard and Catherine Price, filed a complaint in trespass on August 22, 1979 against appellee, Bell Asbestos Mines Ltd., alleging personal injuries due to Mr. Price's exposure to asbestos during his employment as a weaver of dryer felts sold by Asten-Hill, Inc.. On November 13, 1979 Bell joined Amatex, Asbestos Corporation, Raybestos-Manhatten, National Gypsum, Cassiar Asbestos and Asten-Hill as additional defendants.*fn1 On August 1, 1983 the lower court granted appellees' motion for summary judgment based upon the expiration of the statute of limitations.
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Mr. Price was employed by the Asten-Hill Company from 1947-1961 as a weaver. Part of his duties included weaving asbestos fibres into asbestos cloth. On November 12, 1964 Mr. Price filed for workman's disability compensation and was represented by Barton Post, Esquire. After hearings, the referee determined that Mr. Price had partial disability from asbestosis. On appeal to the Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board, Mr. Price argued that his disability from asbestosis was total. The appeal was dismissed by the Board. The instant complaint in trespass was filed in August, 1979. On February 19, 1982 Mr. Price died. Mrs. Price filed a suggestion of death and substitution of party. On August 2, 1983 the lower court granted appellees' motion for summary judgment and this appeal followed.
Appellant raises three issues in support of his argument that summary judgment was improperly granted by the court below. First, he argues that the lower court erred in applying the discovery rule defined in Volpe v. Johns-Manville, 323 Pa. Super. 130, 470 A.2d 164, 4 Phila. County Reporter 290 (1980), to the facts of this case. We hold that the lower court properly applied the Volpe rule as the law of Pennsylvania at the time this case was decided. Further, we hold summary judgment would have been appropriate under the discovery rule defined in Cathcart v. Johns-Manville, 324 Pa. Super. 123, 471 A.2d 493 (1984).
The short answer to appellant's argument is that the motion for summary judgment in this case was granted in August, 1983. At that time appeals were pending before this Court in Cathcart (opinion filed January 13, 1984) and in Volpe (opinion filed December 23, 1983). Therefore the lower court did not err in applying the three-step Volpe test to determine when the statute of limitations commenced to run on appellant's claim.
We reach the same result under the two-pronged test defined by Cathcart. This Court, en banc, has modified the Volpe test to hold that the statute of limitations in
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asbestos cases begins to run when a plaintiff "knows, or reasonably should know, that he has been injured and that his injury has been caused by another party's conduct."*fn2 Cathcart, 324 Pa. Super. at 136-137, 471 A.2d at 500. Applying this test to the instant case, there is no question that Mr. Price knew of his injury in 1964, fifteen years before he filed his complaint. In his November, 1964 petition, accompanied by a sworn affidavit, under the Pennsylvania Occupational Disease Act, Act of June 21, 1939, P.L. 566, as amended, 77 P.S. § 1201 et seq., Mr. Price declared that the disability for which he was seeking compensation resulted from his employment in an occupation having an asbestos hazard. Mr. Price further stated: "I have had continual physical problems since August of 1963, and it is only recently that I discovered I had asbestosis." After a hearing on Mr. Price's claim, the referee found that he had asbestosis, but that his disability was partial. Mr. Price's appeal from the referee's decision, signed with a sworn affidavit, stated: "The Referee was correct in his ...

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January 2, 2017, 4:16 pm
Goran Dragic (back) is a game-time decision for Tuesday’s game against his old Suns squad in Phoenix.
Dragic seems likely to play in our opinion and Dion Waiters (groin) could also return, but he has no standard league value.
Spoelstra said Dragic was able to practice today and is a game-time decision for Tuesday.
— Ira Winderman (@IraHeatBeat) January 3, 2017

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Emmanuel Procyk Team Leader / DR1
We seek to understand how neural networks in the brain produce complex cognition. Specifically we take established knowledge about simple systems in the brain and understand how it can be applied to higher cognitive functions, often referred to as executive functions. These are functions that allow flexible behaviours that can be readily adapted in volatile environments. So for example neural firing rate, neural synchronization and oscillations are mechanisms by which the brain stores, transmits, and manipulates distributed information in simple perceptual functions. But how these mechanisms apply to higher cognitive functions it little understood.
We know that executive functions require appropriate interactions between large-scale neural networks, as well as modulation by monoaminergic systems. Our research targets the mechanisms of these processes, in particular in primate species. Executive functions, and their neural bases, have unique characteristics in primate species, and in humans in particular.
Our current projects aim at exploring how cognitive processes are specified by neural activity and dynamical interactions between frontal cortical areas, how neuromodulation contributes, and how network interactions change during adaptive behaviours. The frontal cortex has particularly evolved across mammals and in primates in particular. Our research also seeks to identify anatomical and functional principles of the frontal cortex that are conserved or that differ between primate species. Finally, we study the neural basis of the acquisition of these executive processes. We want to understand how the way in which executive functions are learned and acquired in the brain influences later cognition, with implications in a number of fields.
To address these questions we use multiple techniques (anatomy of connectivity, multiple-microelectrodes, ECoG, EEG, fMRI) to describe the anatomy and function of networks involved in higher cognitive functions in primates. We therefore employ a multi-level and comparative approach to studying cognitive processes. We build upon methods and techniques established at SBRI, as well as developing new theoretical, anatomical and technological approaches in collaboration with colleagues all over the world.
|2000||3(5):502-8||Anterior cingulate activity during routine and non-routine sequential behaviors in macaques||Procyk E, Tanaka YL, Joseph JP||Nat Neurosci|
|2005||21(12):3447-52||Anterior cingulate error-related activity is modulated by predicted reward||Amiez C, Joseph JP, Procyk E||Eur J Neurosci|
|2006||16(7):1040-55||Reward encoding in the monkey anterior cingulate cortex||Amiez C, Joseph JP, Procyk E||Cereb Cortex|
|2008||57(2):314-25||Behavioral shifts and action valuation in the anterior cingulate cortex||Quilodran R, Rothé M, Procyk E||Neuron|
|2013||33(5):2217-28||The location of feedback-related activity in the midcingulate cortex is predicted by local morphology||Amiez C, Neveu R, Warrot D, Petrides M, Knoblauch K, Procyk E||J Neurosci||-|
|2014||24(3):563-78||Neuroimaging evidence of the anatomo-functional organization of the human cingulate motor areas||Amiez C, Petrides M||Cereb Cortex||-|
|2015||25(9):3197-218||Behavioral Regulation and the Modulation of Information Coding in the Lateral Prefrontal and Cingulate Cortex||Khamassi M, Quilodran R, Enel P, Dominey PF, Procyk E||Cereb Cortex|
|2016||14(11):e1002576||Prefrontal Markers and Cognitive Performance Are Dissociated during Progressive Dopamine Lesion||Wilson CR, Vezoli J, Stoll FM, Faraut MC, Leviel V, Knoblauch K, Procyk E||PLoS Biol|
|2016||7:11990||Specific frontal neural dynamics contribute to decisions to check||Stoll FM, Fontanier V, Procyk E||Nat Commun||-|
|2016||26(4):1715-32||The Effects of Cognitive Control and Time on Frontal Beta Oscillations||Stoll FM, Wilson CR, Faraut MC, Vezoli J, Knoblauch K, Procyk E||Cereb Cortex||-|


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Canadian artist Ember Swift is an internationally touring musician and songwriter, and founder of the independent label Fewll Ignite Sound.
Originally from Toronto, she has spent the past few years making her home base in the magnetic city of Beijing, China. In other words, this is where she has been landing in between touring extensively throughout Canada, the US, Australia, New Caledonia (French island in the Pacific) and now, also China.
She has released 11 albums and 1 DVD project since 1996 and continues to have a loyal fan base across many national borders. “11:11” is her 11th album, aptly named because she has just released it as of 11/11/11.
Having taken the time to learn Mandarin Chinese, immerse in the culture of Beijing, as well as to develop this new body of work that features “twin” language versions of almost all of the songs (English/Mandarin), Ember Swift has released the type of album that no other foreign artist has dared to release in China: an original collection of bilingual, activist songs.
The newest album “11:11,” coupled with the 2009 release “Lentic,” features material that is a merging of the Mandarin language, the 5-note Asian musical scale, and fresh new content, giving voice to experiences of cultural diversity, life in a foreign country, and the unfettered belief in love. Mix this into the accustomed Ember Swift themes such as environmentalism, urban sustainability and, not least of which the consistent pursuit of truth and integrity in all aspects of life, and we have ourselves a fresh cocktail of songs that are recognizably written by this veteran songwriter.
Especially known for her unique, jazz-influenced guitar playing and elastic vocals, Ember has long had an unflinching, unfettered perspective regarding the exploration of musical styles; if the song calls for a specific style, she’ll explore it! Musical styles featured on this record include folk, jazz, swing, R&B, funk, pop, folk-rock, and blues.


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Jamie Osborne’s yard are on a real roll at the minute and have been in excellent form of late. Your Band really made huge strides when winning on handicap debut last month at Lingfield staying on strongly at the finish to pick it up on the line and with only a 3lb rise for that narrow win, the 3yo looks primed for another big run here this evening. The on-song Nicola Currie in the saddle is another huge plus for the team as she is midst of a real coming of age season in terms of winners and she might just add another to her tally here so Your Band gets the confident nod here in very moderate company. The main danger will likely come from Rod Millman’s unexposed 3yo Singing the Blues who may just benefit from the step up in trip and the move into handicap company.
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Sweating is a normal process of the body to emit toxic wastes through perspiration. It is also the manner by which the body cools down when temperature increases. As with all bodily systems, too much sweating may be a symptom of an underlying condition that requires immediate medical care.
Why Do I Sweat So Much?
- Genetics can pinpoint the cause of excessive sweating.
- Sweating from little or no physical activity can be due to a disorder in the hypothalamus that sends nerve signals to the sweat glands.
- Too much stress can lead to anxiety, making the nerves to over-activate and reinforce excessive sweating.
- People who are used to living in cold climates will tend to sweat a lot when they find themselves in warm locations.
- Individuals who are experiencing puberty are more prone to excessive sweating due to the changes happening in their bodies.
- Excessive sweating is often associated with hot flashes common to menopausal women.
- Sweat glands of obese people are more likely to produce excessive amounts of sweat to regulate the body temperature.
Why Do I Sweat So Much When I Sleep?
- Also known as sleep hyperhidroisis, excessive perspiration during sleep is often a problem in hormonal balance.
- Feverish illness
- Epilepsy or cerebral palsy
- Sudden insufficient supply of blood
- Head injury
- Can occur among pregnant women
- Side effect of antipyretic medications
- Sleep disorder like apnea
Why Do I Sweat So Much at Night?
There are more probable causes for excessive perspiration at night.
- Spinal cord injury which deters the nervous system to moderate the sweating mechanism of the body
- Food allergies can trigger excessive sweat, specifically too spicy foods.
- Medications like antidepressants and those used for hypertension.
- Some types of cancers can cause night sweats.

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And to begin with…
A lot of cell phones come out every month, and you get overwhelmed pretty quickly.
Depending on the use that will be made of them, it is mandatory to compare several models with each other.The iQOO Neo3 5G 256 GB detailed in this article uses an Android operating system, with all that that implies.
If this first characteristic is not blocking for you, let’s go to the tests to find out if it is adapted to your uses.
It’s no coincidence that Vivo is one of the manufacturers that sold more phones last year.Our tests have shown that this iQOO Neo3 5G 256 GB is suitable for most uses.
This model is in the top tier in almost all areas.In conclusion, a very good choice.
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The iQOO Neo3 5G 256 GB, the right choice for surfing the internet?
Your smartphone must be able to accompany you at all times.You will use it to make phone calls, but also to surf and search for information on the internet.
This iQOO Neo3 5G 256 GB is a large model, a little bulky.Indeed, with its 6.57 -inch screen size, it is one of the largest available on the market.
On the contrary, it will be perfect to go on the web.Thanks to this size, it will be easy for you to read the texts on your screen.The screen displays a clear and detailed image.Surfing with this phone is really nice.
The device is equipped with Wifi.You will be able to enjoy quality web access, anywhere, even on the other side of the world.This smartphone has GPS.No more need for a map to get around a city or a country.Effective functionality almost everywhere.
Several Sims can be activated on this smartphone.This means that it is possible to have several active subscriptions in the device.That is, several operators at the same time.This feature will be useful for travellers among you, who will be able to integrate a prepaid SIM card of the country they are in, without having to remove the main card.
Detail that is missing on this iQOO Neo3 5G 256 GB is the absence of reinforced glass.No protection against scratches or the shocks of everyday life.You will need to plan for the purchase of a protective film.
For the battery, this phone includes one of the most powerful with 4500 mAH and therefore a better autonomy.You won’t have to recharge in the middle of the day.
In addition, Vivo has added a quick recharge option to this model.In a few minutes, you have the battery almost back up to speed.
Is this device good for listening to music and watching videos?
Smartphones have become the new televisions.It’s a device that is always at hand.It even replaces the radio, or to listen to music.Because of the power of smartphones and their connectivity, you can watch whatever you want.However, not all smartphones will do the trick.
This iQOO Neo3 5G 256 GB is really intended for multimedia use.He’s one of the best at the moment.Its 6.57 -inch screen and the colours reproduced are at the highest level.He’s playing evenly with the best TVs of the moment.A 1080 x 2408 display that allows you to watch movies in good conditions.
This includes an IPS LCD screen.The visual result is very good no matter from what angle you look at the screen.
Vivo sought to improve the audio experience.You have an input for the 3.5mm plug of your headphones.
Using its Bluetooth functionality, you can pair your phone with all the devices in your home (speakers, TV…).A technology that ensures quality sound.
And finally, for the sound, we were surprised not to find the stereo.
Vivo’s smartphone: a good choice for making video calls?
Impossible to play properly without a high-performance device.This implies that the batteries must be able to keep up.On 3D games, the right processor and quality graphics chip ensure smooth rendering.Simply put, the higher these features are, the better your gaming experience will be.
Our tests have shown that this iQOO Neo3 5G 256 GB is one of the most powerful.First-class components selected by the manufacturer.This model has a Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 (7 nm+) processor.This chip offers a better performance in terms of visual and video fluidity.
In terms of storage, we are now entitled to expect more.And this smartphone is the perfect answer to the need with 256 GB.You will not be able to rely on a memory expansion, as no additional slots have been designed.
Please note that during intensive play, the battery is put to the test.On this model, there is little to worry about: it is on the best side of autonomy.Equipped with a power of 4500 mAh, you’ll be able to play all day long.And with its attractive design, you’ll never let it go again.
High-performance components are also required for applications.The challenge is to have an optimal reading comfort.This is done by the display area of the screen and the display density.This model is a top of the range.It has one of the best possible configurations: an 6.57 -inch, 402* ppi screen.This means that no matter what applications you download, and even if they are word, excel or pdf documents, you will have more details displayed on the screen.The result is superior image quality.We appreciated that.
In addition, you have the NFC component installed by default.This element authorizes contactless payment, identical to your credit card.
Efficiency for audio and video
Over time, smartphones have become almost as good as cameras.The reason being related to the millions of pixels they are equipped with.The ability to stabilize at the time of shooting or the Burst mode are also important points.The possible retouching via application is also interesting.Vivo is renowned for the quality of its sensors and the design of its smartphones.
As usual, Vivo did it right, with the sensor part integrated on the Android system.So you have 3 objectives present on this smartphone.
With a screen resolution of 1080 x 2408, this iQOO Neo3 5G 256 GB is efficient.The films can easily be viewed on a very large television screen.It’s the same with selfie pictures.The resolution for selfies or landscapes is really amazing.It is even possible to retouch images via the software options.The smartphone’s sensor allows you to capture every pixel of the image and add appropriate filters.
This smartphone has 256 GB of internal memory, part of which is used by the operating system and all pre-installed applications.It’s the best thing that’s happening right now.
You’ll be able to save everything without thinking about it.Or you can install all the applications and games you like.And you’ll have time to think about which platform you will transfer your content to.
What about the iQOO Neo3 5G 256 GB?
Vivo has been designing great smartphones for many years now.Our tests have shown that this iQOO Neo3 5G 256 GB is suitable for most uses.
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But then I caught myself and internally inquired: have I become so immune to these types of stories that I am unmoved -- I accept it without outrage?
Are these stories more or less the normalcy for urban black America? Are we as a people and community only pissed off when the shooters are from another ethnic group? And, do we realize when we are not alarmed at these crimes, we signal the low value of black urban life?
Where is the outrage? Where is the rally? Where is Rev Al Sharpton? Where is Jesse Jackson? And, where are you and I?
Our urban communities are killing fields more deadly than many war zones. The mentality is kill or be killed.
Two young boys waiting in line for a summertime lunch program were shot Monday afternoon in Southeast D.C. by a gunman who was aiming at another man, police said.
A counselor, a man in his 40s who was with the boys — who were ages 7 and 8 — was also shot, police said. None of their injuries are considered life-threatening. Police were still seeking both men Monday evening.
Joel Maupin, commander of the Metropolitan Police Department’s 7th District, said the boys were in a group of about 30 children lined up for the program near the intersection of Savannah and 19th Streets about 12:30 p.m.
About 50 yards away, on a grassy hill in front of an apartment building, one male began firing shots at another male, Maupin said. The target fled in the direction of the children, Maupin said.
Maupin said the 7-year-old was struck in the back of his right shoulder and was in serious condition. The 8-year-old was hit in his right ankle, and the counselor was struck in his left thigh.
Police said that as the incident was unfolding, someone ushered the children into an apartment building across the street.source

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• Started our ride from Siliguri.
• Checked our bikes the previous night only.
• Papers for Permit submitted in Gangtok.
• Gangtok roaming – checked ✓
DAY – 2:-
The permit office usually opens at 6’o clock, so we were a little relaxed as we needed some good rest to carry on for the next day. Our leader (noni) and Santi Da went on an early morning walk and collected our permits. We were all good to go, we had our breakfasts in the hotel itself packed our bikes, checked all tyres and luggage.
By 9’o clock, we hit back on the roads.
We started our journey for our next destination Lachen enrouting some sightseeing. After riding half an hour or more we reached Sevena sisters fall. It was amazing, breathtaking, clicked some splendid photographs and was about to leave when we encountered some friends as told in previous mentions.
Lets Welcome, Dipayan and Souvik Da in this blog and the great Gurudongmar Trip. We had some common chit chats like where and when and who’s. They are residents of Singur, a place almost 500 km away from Siliguri, and they started their journey a day prior to us. After the formal talk we were in our own and after riding for almost 45 minutes we had our 1st checkpoint where we have to submit our permit. Not to worry friends, the permits are handed with full briefing by the authority, so it is very easy to roam in Sikkim without the worries of permit.
Ok, let’s continue our journey. We headed towards Mangan which is 54 km from Gangtok. Before Mangan, there is this last checkpoint I am not sure with the name but probably Lachen Bridge. We, The Milestoner’s were standing and here came Dipayan and Souvik Da too. It was again some smile and verbal exchange but not formal this time. Later we decided to stay in the same hotel. Standing there waiting for clearance, Dipayan said to me staring at my Discover ” will this make it to the mighty Gurudongmar?” I laughed because I wasn’t sure too, but “let’s see” was my reply.
We were at Mangan and it was almost 4 in the evening. We had our lunch midway. Ok to be noted point, very important ‘ Mangan is the last petrol pump point ‘, get full tank petrol and even in reserve. The route from here divides into two, the road on the right leads to Mangan (sign boards indicates so). From Mangan to Chungthang (30km), the road gets narrow and almost no road situation makes the journey worth the test.
After riding almost 1 and a half-hour later we reached Chungthang, and mishap happened when Jit’s apache’s gear lever fell down. We were like what to do now, really tensed and there is an army base camp in Chungthang.on asking the army personnel they helped us and said we had to go down. We thought of repairing it on our own as we were carrying tool kit. We did repair the gear lever and had some really tasty momos and after relaxing a little we set off for Lachen as it was getting dark. From Chungthang again the road bifurcates into two, the left one leads to Lachen and the right one leads to Lachung.
We took the sharp hairpin left to Lachen, and after an hour ride almost 26 km, to be honest, this was the most challenging part of the day. It was dark, little rain, zero visibility, fog, slippery roads, and whatnot. We were scared and excited at the same time, we all were ecstatic. At 8 past 15, we reached our homestay and it was late and even we were dead tired. After untieing our luggage we freshened up and had our dinner. All these were done in a hurry because everyone was in the mood of some good sleep after a long tiring ride. So goodnight everyone, see you soon on the other side and surely the most interesting part of the ride. So stay tuned and meet you soon.


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TIPP CITY — Later this month, the Tipp City Police Department will host an open house geared toward encouraging positive interactions between its officers and people with autism.
Planned for June 30 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Tipp City’s City Park, the event is designed to allow people with autism and other developmental disabilities to meet with police officers and first responders.
“We want everyone to feel welcome and relaxed. There will be a meet and greet area where individuals with autism and their family members or caregivers, can meet with the officers, ask questions, and interact. This serves a dual purpose by also allowing our officers to learn from these individuals,” Tipp City police officer Parrish Brazel said.
There will also be onsite therapy dogs and horses, some giveaways, information from area agencies, arts and crafts, and snacks. The event is open to people from surrounding communities, not just Tipp City.
The event was inspired by training Brazel attended on interacting with people with autism that “highlighted just how important it is for police officers to be able to recognize the signs of someone who may have a developmental disability versus someone who is simply being non-compliant,” she said.
Brazel learned in training that the rate of autism diagnoses is on the rise, which she said makes it all the more important that police officers be proactive in their approach to working with autistic people.
“As officers, we will encounter these individuals more often and in different settings, including traffic stops, suspicious person’s calls and even domestic violence situations. If we have the training to be able to recognize that someone has autism and isn’t directly disobeying police orders, the situation will end better and more peacefully for everyone involved,” Brazel said.
In addition to police officers, the Tipp City Fire Department will be in attendance with a medic and fire truck, as well as “lots of goodies to pass out,” she said.
Riverside of Miami County Board of Developmental Disabilities will be there to provide information on the services they offer, including thePlay and Language for Autistic Youth (PLAY) program. This program helps parents learn to better engage with their autistic child. They will also be providing a rock and rest booth to allow mothers of infants or young children a private place to take care of their needs, Brazel said.
Goodwill Easter Seals of the Miami Valley will also have a booth at the event. They will be available to discuss the services they provide and provide information on assistive technology and how it can improve the dialogue between autistic people and others.
Brazel said the department is also excited to bring in a “calming element” to the event in Autumn Trails Stables, a therapeutic horseback riding program based near Springfield. Autumn Trails will be bringing several of their horses and information on their services.
The Dayton chapter of Canines for Christ is also bringing several therapy dogs.
Kids and families can also enjoy arts and crafts, as well as snow cones from Kona Ice of Troy.
“This is our first year organizing this event and the hope is that it is well attended and well received. If so, we would like for the event to grow, possibly bringing in other local agencies,” Brazel said. “What I hope people take away from this event is a new outlook on how dedicated police officers are in trying to make their communities a safe and welcoming place to live and play.”
Brazel said she and her fellow Tipp City police officers are hoping to make the community safer for everyone and to better equip themselves to serve them.
For more information, visit the department’s Facebook page.
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When ITV last spoke with Black in late June, he claimed the Cardinals as his leader. The 6-foot-3, 215-pound receiver with 4.45 speed received a scholarship offer from U of L prior to the end of the school year.
"It's still the same...Louisville is still my favorite," Black said on Sunday. "I also like Alabama, Clemson and Mississippi."
Having previously made an unofficial visit to Alabama , Black was able to compare the two programs following his trip to Louisville.
"I liked it a lot," Black said of U of L's campus and facilities. "I was surprised how nice it was. It was better than I thought it would be. The campus was nice and I really liked the locker room, the dorms and the weight room."
As for a comparison of the two programs?
"Louisville is the best I've ever seen," Black quickly responded.
Louisville assistant Joe Whitt Jr. provided Black with a tour of the Cardinals complex and Coach Bobby Petrino was able to spend some time chatting with the impressive athlete.
Black will likely make a return visit on September 5th for the Cardinals season opener against Kentucky.
Joining Steven on his trip to U of L was teammate Tyler Haynes, a 6-foot-4, 285-pound offensive lineman, who is also receiving interest from Alabama, Auburn, Clemson and others.
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Farmers’ Market @ New Asia Campus
The Committee on Environmental Protection together with CUAgro invite local organic farms to set up a farmers' market and introduce organic and healthy farm products! Please come to get in touch with local farmers and bring some veggies home!
Date: 19 October 2021 (Tue)
Venue: The Path leading to New Asia College Ch'ien Mu Library (outside the Library)
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Exciting work from Professor Roy Taylor at Newcastle University in the UK is showing that Type-2 diabetes can definitely be reversed when employing a consistent diet that ‘wakes up’ the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. This happens at the same moment as the fat content of the pancreas falls below a threshold. Previous studies showed fat build up in the liver caused fat build-up in the pancreas and this stopped insulin release.
Preliminary Clinical Trial produces 100% success
Taylor has already conducted a Clinical Trial with people who had had type-2 diabetes for up to 4 years, and is now doing a much larger 300 person clinical trial. “There’s good reason to believe that longer-duration diabetes can be reversible too”, he says, “although after 15 years not everyone will be able to return to normal glucose control.”
Basic thinking on Type-2 diabetes held that the pancreas produced lowered levels of insulin insufficient to control blood sugar levels, which then became raised. And that is dangerous. Standard treatment is to provide patients with insulin, often with blood glucose-reducing drugs such as metformin.
Professor Taylor is one of a growing group of experts who believe that the pancreas failure is reversible. In many cases it simply becomes ‘clogged up’ (a biochemical term) by fat, following a similar occurence in the liver.
Indeed his work, coupled with that of Professor Mike Lean of Glasgow University has now proceeded to a full Clinical study of their ‘protocol’ against current standard type-2 diabetes treatment for both the short and long-term.
8 weeks or less to diabetes reversal
In the initial small scale study, all 11 people saw their type-2 diabetes completely reversed, the first in just 11 days; the last in about 8 weeks. What was interesting was the spread of subjects – some appeared in full health. “Some people are unable to cope with even modest amounts of fat in their liver and pancreas. Type-2 diabetes happens when your personal ‘Fat Threshold’ is exceeded.”
This explains why some people cannot tolerate a little accumulated fat in their liver and pancreas, even those who are neither overweight, nor obese (typical risk factors for diabetes).
The Reversing Type-2 Diabetes protocol
This is not for everyone. It is extreme and causes significant weight loss. It requires some serious self-discipline. But then, the alternative is usually injections and drugs for the rest of your life, with increased risk to your sight and an increased risk of cancer.
Taylor, Professor of Medicine and Metabolism at Newcastle, has shown that the pancreas can be unblocked and cleaned up by going on a radical diet involving no more than 800 calories a day.
600 calories come from liquid juice ‘shakes’ and 200 calories from green non-starchy vegetables. 3 pints of water are consumed each day.
Such a radical diet targets the visceral fat – that in and around organs. A study from Taylor in 2011 (published in Diabetologia) showed that people with type-2 diabetes all reversed their condition in just 8 weeks. The critical moment comes when the patient loses about one-sixth of their body weight! Normal insulin production then resumes. (NB. A ‘normal’ calorie intake is approximately 2500 calories for a male and 1800 for a female.)
Substantial weight loss must be achieved AND self-discipline is required on the part of the patient so that the hard work is not undone in the future.
Patients must talk to their GP before embarking on such a radical diet.
Exercise is helpful, both to lose weight and build muscle which helps reduce plasma glucose. Other experts have suggested food compounds, herbs and supplements (a list can be found in the Starburst article on the right of the Diabetes home page).
Lean, Professor of Human Nutrition at Glasgow University has also been involved in the work on reducing the fat levels of the liver and pancreas.
Now a full Clinical Trial is underway – The DIabetes REmission Clinical Trial (DIRECT). Staff in Newcastle and Glasgow have been trained to teach patients the findings of the COUNTERWEIGHT Project so far.
Long-term weight loss, or long-term drug use? The choice is yours.
See also – I reversed my Diabetes in 11 days – CLICK HERE
The DIRECT Clinical Trial – CLICK HERE


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Boris's Lib Dem apponent goes to Crewe to give supportOh dear:
The Liberal Democrat's Parliamentary Candidate for the Henley constituency that includes Thame, has travelled to Crewe to support Tamsin Dunwoody, his party's candidate in today's by-election.
Stephen Kearney is the Liberal Democrat candidate for the expected Henley by-election...
- Stephen Kearney can hardly be Boris's apponent - or even Boris's opponent - because the by-election will be called when Boris resigns as MP for Henley.
- Tamsin Dunwoody, as any fule kno, is the Labour candidate in Crewe and Nantwich.


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Despite the astringency of her writing, Austen is often thought of as the mother of romance. She has made the Regency period (1811-1820) almost synonymous with modern popular notions of the romantic. Directly or indirectly, she has influenced romantic novels by authors such as Georgette Heyer and Daphne du Maurier and supermarket fodder of the sort published by Mills and Boon. Of all her books, though, it is Pride and Prejudice which comes closest to delivering the fairytale story of the ordinary girl who catches and marries a prince. As Janet Todd shows in this entertaining guide, however, it is not just the most inventive and ebullient of her works, but also the one which closes with the heroine most in the ascendancy and least controlled by either parent or husband. Here, for the only time in Austen's novels, the romantic dream of bourgeois individualism taming aristocratic authority actually does come true. But if, on one level, Pride and Prejudice is a reworking of the Cinderella story, it is a fiction of much greater depth than Austen's ironic, self-deprecating description of it as "rather too light & bright & sparkling" would suggest. "Beneath the light, bright and sparkling surface," says Edward Neill, "it investigates the social heart of darkness." In Pride and Prejudice, Austen explores not just what it is like to be a girl in search of a suitable husband, but what it is to be human, brilliantly illuminating the difficulties of the individual living within society and the necessity constantly to reconcile personal needs with those of the wider world around one.
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Number of pages: 128
Dimensions: 175 x 109 x 10 mm
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Titan Home Improvement Announces South Florida Headquarters, Appoints New Leadership
Titan Home Improvement, a tech-enabled direct-to-consumer home improvement services business, has announced the opening of its new headquarters in Coral Gables, Fla. Titan joins a slew of well-known technology, finance and venture capital firms that have recently chosen to make South Florida their home.
The news comes following the January appointment of Daniel Gluck, an 11-year veteran of York Capital Management, as CEO of Titan. Gluck, a Managing Director within the private equity group, was the architect behind York’s investment in Titan.
He will be joined in the C-Suite by incoming Chief Growth Officer Artemio Garza, whose experience includes leading marketing for high-growth private-equity backed companies such as Driven Brands and Burger King Corporation.
“The growth prospects in our industry are tremendous right now,” said Gluck. “We are aiming to capitalize on the talent that the South Florida region is attracting right now, especially in tech and finance.”
Titan has already made noise in the home improvement space by building out a roster of acquisitions that include FHIA Remodeling, Statewide Remodeling, Mad City Windows & Baths and Paradise Home Improvement since Q1 2019.


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|Plot Summary of Conan the Liberator|
Tor, Jun 2002, 24.95, 256 pp.
A fortyish Conan leads an army trying to overthrow the maniacal tyranny of king Numedides of Aquilonia. Conan believes his rebel force has a great chance of defeating the king's forces led by General Procas and consequently expects to topple a monarch who abuses children and kills concubines on some of mad whim.
Conan and his advisors anticipate and plan a war they expect fought in which blade goes against blade. Instead, the evil sorcerer Thulandra Thuu and his servant Alcina intercede. Soon a mysterious illness threaten to do what the king's forces have failed to do, destroy the rebel army unless Conan can find some way of saving himself, his soldiers and ultimately the people of Aquilonia.
This is a reprint of an exciting sword and sorcery tale released over two decades ago. The story line is fast-paced and loaded with non-magical and esoteric action as expected from the novels starring the pre-history hero. Conan remains dauntless while trying to do what he believes is right while his deadly foe Thuu will return for another day (or is that novel – if this reviewer's memory holds see CONAN THE SWORDSMAN).
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Stiff (alto with chamber ensemble)
by Stephen Adams (1994)
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Instrumentation: Alto and instrumental septet: piccolo, flute, Eb clarinet, Bb trombone, violin, cello, piano.
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An introductory class for beginning vocalists to develop the basics in a nurturing group setting. Class focuses on learning songs, developing rhythm, recognizing music symbols, and building awareness of breath and body. Emphasis on basic skills of memorization and rhythm through interactive repetition. Students gain confidence and develop a solid groundwork for future musical studies.
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Everything you need to know about the Apple Watch Ultra, the ruggedized Apple Watch. A bigger screen, a bigger battery, and designed for adventure.
For those who have not followed the rumors of recent months, the arrival of the first ruggedized Apple Watch designed for the most adventurous will have been a great surprise. For the others, the biggest surprise has been the name.
The rumored Apple Watch Pro has become the Apple Watch Ultra following its announcement at the company’s Far Out event. It arrives with extreme sports fans in mind and is capable of withstanding the most extreme temperatures.
But this is not the only outstanding novelty of the Apple Watch Ultra. Find out everything you need to know below, including its (high) price and release date. 20 Best Exciting + enthralling Business Names Ideas
When will the Apple Watch Ultra launch?
Apple has held its Far Out event this Wednesday, September 7. From this very day, the Apple Watch Ultra can now be reserved from the Apple website, although it will not be sent until it officially goes on sale.
In Spain, that will be on September 23, 2022, while the company has not yet confirmed availability in Mexico and the rest of Latin America.
How much will the Apple Watch Ultra cost?
It’s well known that the Apple Watch is a premium smartwatch, and considering the Apple Watch Ultra is the biggest and toughest ever, it’s no surprise that it costs even more.
Specifically, its price is €999 / MXN$19,999.
What news does the Apple Watch Ultra bring?
As we said, the new Apple Watch, called Ultra, has been designed for more extreme outdoor activities than the standard Apple Watch can withstand.
The casing is made of titanium and rises to surround the completely flat screen, which is made of sapphire glass (like the iPhone’s cameras). This should help protect the Ultra’s screen from damage while doing things like rock climbing.
The screen, which measures 49mm wide (1.93″), is twice as bright as any other Apple wearable, at 2,000 nits. That should help you see which way to go even in the brightest conditions.
Also, there is a new orange button: the Action button. This one does (almost) what you want it to do. For example, you can press it to drop a waypoint along your route, so you can find your way back later.
There is a dual-frequency GPS that supports L1 and L5 frequencies. Thanks also to new positioning algorithms, it’s the most accurate GPS ever seen on an Apple Watch. If you still get lost, there is an 86dB siren that can alert rescue teams to your position. Apple introduces the Mac Studio and a new 27-inch 5K monitor
The Digital Crown and the side button have been redesigned: they are more prominent and can be used with gloves. And speaking of gloves, the Ultra has been tested to perform in temperatures from 20°C to 55°C.
It is also certified to military standards for low pressure (altitude), temperature shock, fluid contamination, moisture, sand and dust, freeze/thaw, freezing rain, as well as shock and vibration.
Apple has added a second speaker to make the sound louder, and there are three microphones so callers can hear you better even in windy conditions. How to reset Apple Watch
You’ll be able to call from any Ultra, as they all offer built-in cellular connectivity. However, satellite communications are not yet available, so you’ll need to be close enough to civilization to get a phone signal.
The Ultra has a larger battery than a standard Apple Watch, which can provide up to 36 hours of “normal” use. But if you’re not going to be able to charge it for longer, there’s a power-saving mode that extends that life up to 60 hours, with a lower frequency of GPS updates and heart rate readings.
To take advantage of the bigger screen, we have the Wayfinder sphere. It has a compass integrated into the dial, as well as space for eight complications. It also has a night mode that turns the screen red to make it easier to read the dial in the dark. It is activated simply by turning the Digital Crown. Apple Watch Series 8 Launch
Apple says you can take your Watch Ultra with you when you go “recreational diving,” that is, up to 40m deep. It also features a new gauge to provide current depth, water temperature, duration underwater, and maximum depth reached.
It also has all the usual Apple Watch features, like ECG and blood oxygen monitoring, and the new body temperature sensor found in the Series 8 that’s designed to more accurately track your cycles. women.
The Watch Ultra runs watchOS 9, which includes a redesigned compass app with three views. One is a hybrid that displays an analog and digital compass, but another displays your latitude, longitude, elevation, and tilt. The third is an “orientation view”. What Apple Silicon chip will be in the Mac Pro?


If you are not familiar with Crazy Arm yet, you better start listening now! When at the World Skate Center in ‘s-Hertogenbosch, frontman Darren Johns played a special song for us from 60’s protest singer Phil Ochs. Watch him play “I Ain’t Marching Anymore” below.
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We met up with Nick Santino (ex-A Rocket To The Moon) on the 8123 Tour with The Maine and Lydia. After his set, Nick Santino played another song, “Bad Taste”, just for you! Check it below! Continue reading
As a friend of the Revival Tour and getting bigger under his own name than with his band, Dave Hause most definitely has “The Shine”. And whilst on tour through Europe with his brother Tim, he shone some of his light to our camera. Check Dave playing his latest single “Same Disease” below! Continue reading
Today – 31 July – it is two years ago that Tony Sly of No Use For A Name and Scorpios passed away. Old Man Markley did a video with us in February and paid tribute to the man, covering “Feel Good Song of the Year”. Watch it below! Continue reading


Helmet speakers Velcro/tape to the inside of your helmet allowing you to still hear your engine.
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engine to hear.) Probably the best option for most outboarders. Price $124.90 (Fusion+
w/Helmet Speakers) plus shipping at cost via USPS. The helmet speakers alone are $29.95 plus
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LANSING, MI (WLNS) – Michigan voters will be faced with some lengthy ballots in Tuesday’s primary election with a lot of key decisions to make, and in Ingham County, Clerk Barb Byrum said, she expects turnout to be high.
“There is a lot of engagement that we’re seeing now, with both of the Democratic and Republican National Conventions recently, people are very engaged and their mind is at their future.”
During the last presidential primary election, Byrum said the county saw record turnout. Some municipalities actually ran out of ballots, so this time around they’re prepared.
“I expect us to have sufficient number of ballots in Ingham County.. I know most of my municipal clerks ordered for 100 percent, Or very close to so all qualified registered voters should have the opportunity to vote,” Byrum said. “If we do run out of ballots, it’s OK we do have accommodations in that event.”
In Ingham County, voters will decide between six candidates running for prosecutor, where they’ll narrow in on one Democrat and one Republican. There’s also a new millage and a couple of millage renewals. In Eaton County, voters will consider four candidates, all fighting for the sheriff’s position.
If you plan to cast your vote Tuesday, but aren’t sure what will be on the ballot, 6 News has you covered. From Ingham County to Livingston County, click here for a complete list of links that will show you what your ballot will look like, depending on where you live.
And before you head out the door, make sure you have a photo ID.
“If people do not have photo identification on them, they still may vote. You’ll have to sign an affidavit that they are who they say they are and then they can vote,” Byrum said. “There vote will be counted just like all the others.”
Polls will be open from 7 a.m. Tuesday morning until 8 p.m. at night.


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This work presents a unique perspective on the concept of role merging within the health care setting. The research explores the views, opinions and attitudes of dietitians and exercise professionals on an emerging role of the dietitian prescribing exercise advice to older adults, for the prevention and treatment of sarcopenia.
Following ethical approval, a qualitative methodology was employed to explore the perspectives from dietitians and exercise professionals. The research conducted in-depth interviews and focus groups using a purposive sample of participants from each profession. Data was analysed inductively using thematic analysis. Data was coded using latent and semantic coding, and then grouped into similar themes. A qualitative synthesis using meta-ethnography was conducted to compare and contrast the findings from the two professionals’ perspectives, and draw conclusions.
An overall positive response from both professional groups acknowledged the need for a two-pronged approach combining nutrition and exercise interventions for sarcopenia management. Four overarching themes emerged from the data, 1) patient related benefits of a two-pronged approach 2) risk management, competencies and training requirements 3) differing levels of exercise intervention and 4) improved efficiency and effectiveness. Therefore, health care professionals must work together to achieve improved clinical outcomes and manage increased patient demand. Basic messages around increasing physical activity and reducing sedentary behaviour were deemed a duty of care for all professionals as part of the Making Every Contact Count initiative. However, prescribed exercise advice was perceived as higher risk for patients in the frail, older adult population. Bespoke training and competency standards for dietitians was recommended by participants before dietitians consider offering prescriptive exercise advice.
With an ageing population there is a need to change the way practitioners manage patient care, as well as a call for dietitians to take on leadership roles in relation to the holistic prevention of disease. This study found positive affirmations from dietitians and exercise professionals on the dietitians extended role in exercise prescription in older adults for the prevention and treatment of sarcopenia. The findings suggest there may be benefits of role diversification in the management of sarcopenia. However, further research with diverse ranges of stakeholders including patients, dietetic managers, and clinical commissioners is required before practical recommendations can be made.
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|Supervisor||Michael Duncan (Supervisor), Deborah Lycett (Supervisor) & Jane Goodfellow (Supervisor)|

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Absolutely unique vegan recipe: Delicious Mushroom ball recipe
Hello all my hive foodie friends and Have a great day and Today i will represent absolutely unique vegan recipe. I am sure that everyone will get unique awesome taste from this dish. This recipe name is Mushroom ball recipe. First time i am trying this recipe and i hope everyone will enjoy this dish very much. Everyone can try this dish easily in your home. You know that mushroom is very healthy and nutritious food. It is a natural and plantbased vegan food. Now i am going to share how to make delicious healthy Mushroom ball recipe.
|Raw chilli||8 Pieces|
|Dry chilli powder||1 tablespoons|
|Five cordiments||1/2 tablespoons|
|Salt powder||1 tablespoons|
|Tumaric powder||1/2 tablespoons|
|Garam masala powder||1/2 tablespoons|
|Soyabean oil||350 grams|
First of all, collect mushroom from vegetable garden.
Take mushroom, onion,raw chilli and remove onion shells. Did chopping.
Take raw chilli and did chopping.
Take mushroom and remove mushroom shells. Wash the mushroom with fresh water.
Take pea-flour, onion chopping,raw chilli chopping,dry chilli powder, five cordiments, tumaric powder and salt powder.
Take clean mushroom and add onion chopping,raw chilli chopping. Blend it well.
Add five cordiments,dry chilli powder, salt powder.
Add Tumaric powder and garam masala powder.
Blend it well and add pea-flour. Blend it well.
Make the paste with all ingredients and make mushroom ball shape.
Add soyabean oil, heat the oil in pan.
Add mushroom ball and fry this mushroom ball.
In this process,make delicious yummy mushroom ball recipe and now this alluring delicious recipe is ready for serve.
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Hyderabad, May 15 (NSS): TPCC election coordination committee chairman Marri Shashidhar Reddy on Wednesday said their doubts regarding irregularities in the Lok Sabha elections were gaining credence. He alleged that the Election Commission was trying to hide its “mistakes”.
Noting that the returning officers should give details of the total votes polled soon after polling was over at 5 pm on the polling day, Shashidhar Reddy said they had urged the EC to provide details of votes polled in 17 Lok Sabha seats.
He also alleged that there was something fishy in the increase of polling. Reddy said there was a need to reveal all the developments that took place after 5 pm in the evening. He said their doubts were only growing as the EC also remained silent on the issue. (NSS)


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Mix all the dry ingredients together in a large round bowl. Mix a little hot ghee gently into the flour mixture.
Add water and keep kneading the mixture into tight dough. Pull away small chunks of dough and roll them into small balls. Deep fry baatis in ghee on medium heat. Set aside to cools and crush them in blender into a coarse powder.
Heat 1 table spoon ghee in a pan, roast khoya until it turns pink. Add the baati powder to it. Roast the mix for another 2 minutes. Add cardamom, almond and pista to it. Set aside to cool.
Mix in the sugar when it cools down. Make ladoos from this mix or just take it in a bowl and enjoy a sweet treat.


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Are you asking yourself, “Does snoring impact health?” If so, it may be time to take a significant take a look at your way of life and also habits that are contributing to snoring. It is quite feasible that what you have been doing all your life adds to the nightly noise. Perhaps this is why numerous individuals get up so early in the morning. Despite the reason, it is essential to recognize that snoring adversely impacts your health as well as can even cause higher health dangers.
Some individuals have no concept that snoring is an issue. While others are much more aware of the effects. For instance, if you are someone that snores extremely loud, yet you’re not obese, you might not think of it in terms of the connection in between snoring and weight loss. However if you’re obese, you might see that snoring is adding to your weight issue. So, although you could believe that snoring doesn’t influence you that a lot, it can be to another person.
The 2nd inquiry is, “What are the causes of snoring?” There are a number of reasons individuals snore, such as nasal blockage, allergic reactions, sinus infections as well as excessive fat deposits under the eyes. Various other root causes of snoring are alcohol or substance abuse, cigarette smoking, inadequate muscle tone as well as excessive weight. Along with these physical causes, snoring has now ended up being connected with sleep apnea. With sleep apnea, an individual can quit breathing several times per night which interrupts their typical sleeping pattern.
Rest apnea is a condition that occurs when the respiratory tract becomes narrower than regular throughout sleep. This narrows the passage through which air streams from the lungs to the mind, triggering the person to quit taking a breath for a couple of secs and afterwards begin again. If sleep apnea is left neglected, it can cause a permanently modified breathing pattern, which can eventually cause fatality. Nevertheless, if the sleep apnea is dealt with, it can considerably reduce the danger of an individual getting apoplexy.
An additional inquiry that individuals inquire about the inquiry “Does snoring affect wellness?” is the effect of snoring on overall health. When a person snores, he or she may experience fatigue, drowsiness during the day, frustrations, irritability and stress and anxiety. Some individuals have also reported experiencing memory loss and also occasional anxiety.
Snoring can additionally impact an expectant woman’s health, since snoring may disturb the baby. Many people have found that snoring during pregnancy can trigger a raised threat of reduced birth weight as well as developmental problems. Some people who snore are likewise more likely to struggle with anxiety, anxiety, migraines and also anxiety. Too, snoring while pregnant has actually been related to more constant miscarriages. However, research studies have not shown that snoring is directly responsible for these losses. Snoring Mouthpiece Vs Chin Strap
Studies have also revealed that snoring can adversely impact the sex-related and also charming life of an individual. A married person snores less than a non-snorer as well as a man is more probable to launch a sex event if his partner snores. There are lots of connections in which the cheating has happened as a result of a companion’s snoring, making it clear that snoring does without a doubt impact health in an adverse means.
It is important for an individual to answer this question: Does snoring influence health? If the answer is of course, then a person must ensure to obtain treatment for the problem. Luckily, there are several means to deal with snoring. Adjustments in lifestyle, such as reducing weight, stopping cigarette smoking, changing specific drugs and also seeing a medical professional can all assist. For those that are obese, losing weight can substantially lower the indications of snoring.
Various other snoring treatments include tools and also surgical procedures. A snoring mouthpiece might be recommended by your physician if the source of your snoring is enlarged tonsils. Such devices are normally constructed out of plastic and also are used while you sleep, holding the jaw closed against the throat. These are only short-lived measures as well as might need to be worn for a long time to be effective.
Surgical procedures, such as tonsillectomies and adenoidectomies, are just performed in extreme cases. Although surgical treatment can fix the source of the snoring, it may also be risky. Not everyone is an excellent prospect for the surgical treatment. The individual should also have the ability to rest without awakening in the middle of the evening. If a person tries to go to sleep while the snoring is still existing, after that complications may happen.
It is challenging to say whether snoring impacts wellness. The factors behind each person’s snoring is various. Some snorers have no evident health problems. Others have health complications as a result of their snoring. When people do end up being ill due to snoring, it might have something to do with the adverse effects of the snoring. For example, some snorers might have sleep apnea, a resting condition, which can create serious complications. Snoring Mouthpiece Vs Chin Strap


In the midst of a sickening tragedy here in Connecticut, it was difficult to drive through memorials on the way to Wallingford's Oakdale Theater and continue everyday life while knowing that we lost 27 wonderful souls so close to home. The Rock WCCC's Christmas concert allowed us to celebrate the lives of those we lost, and honor their memory. The Rock set up a Sandy Hook donation fund at the concert to raise money for the victim's families. For those that attended the show and live in Connecticut, or simply would like to help out, you can donate whatever you are able to here.
The night of rock began with Las Vegas' quintet Otherwise. Named by Fox News last year as the best unsigned band in the nation, and seemingly appearing on every major rock tour in the last few months, these talented guys were dangerously close to giving up on their dreams. Singer Adrian Patrick discussed how he began searching for a day job just before their hit 'Soldiers' took off at radio stations across the country.
Their set included the first two singles off of their debut album, "True Love Never Dies" as well as a perfect balance of light and heavy tracks. The band's energy on stage is contagious, and by the end of the set, the arena was nearly empty as everyone flocked to meet them.
Fresh off of an acoustic tour in support of their fourth studio album, "Welcome to the Freakshow," Hinder had their amps up high and were ready to rock. They rolled out hit after hit, including "Up All Night," "All American Nightmare," "Lips of an Angel," and of course, "Get Stoned." Before the show the guys discussed the new album, noting that it was a completely different style for them. The new songs were received well by fans regardless, a welcome treat for the majority of us that had not yet heard the new stuff live.
From right up I-91 in Springfield, All That Remains brought their heavier sound to The Rock. Despite how different they are from the rest of the bands on the bill, their following in this area is huge. After wrapping up a tour with metal bands Machinehad and Dethklok, All That Remains seemed happy to switch up their set a bit and play a few of their 'lighter' songs. The chest pounding guitar was like a shot of adrenaline, and had everyone up in the air surfing their way towards the barrier. Not much for talking, it seemed, the band packed in as many songs as they could into the shorter festival set, including "Two Weeks" as well as several songs from last month's release, "A War You Cannot Win."
Before headliners Three Days Grace took the stage, the DJ's and staff from WCCC were joined on stage by all of the bands for a moment of silence. WCCC's Carroli urged everyone in the theater to hug their loved ones before asking that we bow our heads in silence.
Three Days Grace came out a few minutes later, starting out with several tracks from their new album "Transit of Venus." The newest member of the band, Dani, added to the sound, allowing the guys to play the songs just as they'd recorded them.
As midnight closed in, the theater remained packed full of fans screaming along to "Pain" and "I Hate Everything About You" and going crazy for a cover of Eminem's "Lose Yourself" in the middle of "Home". Their supposed last song, "Riot," had more people on top of the crowd than in it, going insane while singer Adam Gontier shouted "Let's start a riot."
The band's encore was a perect end to an amazing night of music, consisting of a mellow duet with Dani and Adam as they played "Jar of Hearts." Of course, the show wrapped up with "Animal I Have Become," which seemed to be over within seconds.


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The vast resources of the spiritual and religious traditions offer us sustenance and inspiration during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Spirituality & Practice Team is recommending one of these resources on our homepage each day. This index, which is being updated daily, lists three foundational resources, followed by links to the daily posts organized by category.
Spiritual Practices for the Coronavirus Pandemic provides links to spiritual practices to disarm fear and uncertainty, use while taking preventative measures, handle social distancing and quarantine, be present with illness, and sustain hope.
E-Courses to Help During the Coronavirus Pandemic lists S&P programs available on-demand that will help you learn how to handle difficulties, stay healthy, and develop your contemplative practice. The e-courses have been developed by well-known spiritual teachers and their already reasonable fees are now discounted by 30%.
The Spiritual Literacy Film Series consists of 26 half-hour films which will inspire and comfort you during the pandemic. Use films on such spiritual qualities as compassion, gratitude, and wonder for meditation and reflection. Each is available to stream as a video-on-demand for $1.99 to rent or $5.95 to purchase.
The Spiritual Value of Repetition and Routine by Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
As many of us are sheltering-in-place, we are establishing new daily routines. This is a good time to incorporate practices into our spiritual lives that involve repetition of prayers, mantras, or special activities.
Sweetheart by Bernie Siegel
The requirement that we engage in physical distancing does not mean we need to be social distancing. Now is the time to remember and connect with all the sweethearts in your life.
Beasts of the Southern Wild directed by Benh Zeitlin
Six-year-old Hushpuppy faces the difficulties of poverty and climate change and proves she knows how to be a survivor. Our gallery shares her lessons, many of which also apply to how we can deal with the pandemic.
Cast Away directed by Robert Zemeckis
Tom Hanks stars as a FedEx employee stranded on a deserted island. He models creative ways to handle being isolated from people while keeping his spirits up.
A dragon was pulling a bear into its terrible mouth by Jelaluddin Rumi
This poem by the Sufi mystic Rumi, translated by Coleman Barks, encourages us to notice the presence of helpers in the world and to give our weakness to the One Who Helps.
A Prayer for Those Affected by the Coronavirus
This prayer, written by Mary Ann Brussat in late January 2020, calls upon the God of Mercy to give us patience, comfort, and protection.
Praise Song for the Pandemic
This prayer by Christine Valters Paintner, founder of the Abbey of the Arts, recalls all for which we can be grateful during the pandemic with praise and blessings.
Tiny Prayers from the Epicenter
Written by Micah Bucey, minister at Judson Memorial Church in New York City, this collection of prayers covers health care workers, faith leaders, those who are afraid, artists, our bodies, elected officials, those who have died from the COVID-19, with more prayers to come.
An Excerpt from You Are Here by Thich Nhat Hahn
Every moment, even in the midst of a pandemic, can be a wonderful moment, once we free ourselves from preoccupations about the past and the future and settle into the present.
An Excerpt from Zen Heart by Ezra Bayda
Fear is so prevalent in many people’s lives these days – the basic fear of losing safety and the helplessness of losing control. A Buddhist teacher explains how to practice with fear to create a more spacious heart.


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By Allison Brooke Gordon
“America the Beautiful” was one of several songs performed by soul singer Aretha Franklin and former U.S. Secretary of State and classical pianist Condoleezza Rice at a recent one-time only performance with the Philadelphia Orchestra. The 2-hour concert shared by this dynamic duo reminded me how truly beautiful America is.
Before the performance I was curious how Ms. Rice and Ms. Franklin would share the stage. How exactly do you compose a musical program of classical and soul, diva and conservative, Democrat and Republican? I wasn’t the only one anxious to find out.
Nearly 8,000 people filled the seats and sprawled the lawn at the Mann Center in Philadelphia to hear these unique artists. It was a beautiful site not only because proceeds from the tickets were a benefit for children in music and arts, but also beautiful because of the diversity of the audience. It was a joyous gathering of people of different ages, ethnicities, religions and political affiliations. I doubt anyone cared. What mattered were the melodies. It’s amazing how music just does that.
The diversity of the audience was matched by the diversity of the musical selections played. The Philadelphia Orchestra opened with a soothing “Candide” overture, later followed by a variety of genres. Classical, soul, gospel hymns, and even opera crossed the lips and or finger tips of Ms. Franklin and Ms. Rice.
The audience was pleased. A sea of heads bobbed, swayed, and at times some even looked to the heavens in praise. Hands clapped, fingers snapped, a few hundred air tambourines played along, I’m sure. It was a small reflection of the diversity of our country; the diversity of its people and its talents—coming together to celebrate music and the arts.
Music has the power to make us all feel as one. Though some of us prefer certain sounds or instruments over others, music in general is a non-partisan magic that brings us all together… from sea to shining to sea.


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Daughter of a previous emperor and thus imperial princess, Fujitsubo enters the service of Kiritsubo Emperor at age 16, mainly because of her resemblance to the deceased Kiritsubo Consort. She soon becomes an imperial favorite, but also Genji’s childhood crush and later lifelong obsession. By chapter seven, "Momiji no ha", it becomes obvious that Fujitsubo and Genji are already involved in an illicit love affair (although the author does not describe it, but rather implies the beginning of the relationship), the result of which is the birth of Reizei (future emperor) whom everyone, except the two lovers, believes to be the son of the Kiritsubo Emperor. Elevated to the rank of Empress and having her son named Heir Apparent (Reizei is supposed to succeed Suzaku), Fujitsubo gradually grows more and more troubled by guilt and the fear of having her secret exposed. Once Genji's advances intensify and, in the public realm, the faction of the Kokiden Lady comes to power, Fujitsubo's only countermeasure is to take vows and become a nun ("Sakaki"). By this, she hopes on the one hand, to permanently put Genji off and eliminate the risk of their affair being discovered and, on the other hand, to reassure Kokiden that she renounces any secular, political claims to power. After Genji’s return from exile, she forms a political alliance with him and turns into a genuine "politically ambitious" figure in the tale. Only on her deathbed (in "Usugumo") does she return to being a romantic heroine.
Fujitsubo’s importance in the tale lies beyond her immediate contribution to the plot, in what Norma Field termed as being an "original substitute" (she makes her debut as a substitute for Kiritsubo, yet, later, Genji will look for substitutes for her, in women such as Utsusemi, the Third Princess, but most of all, in Murasaki).
- Norma Field, The Splendor of Longing in The Tale of Genji, 1987, 30.
- Norma Field, The Splendor of Longing in The Tale of Genji, 1987, 44.
- Norma Field, The Splendor of Longing in The Tale of Genji, 1987, 24
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