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Cement manufacturer BUA has urged competitor Dangote to let the courts decide ownership dispute over Obu Mines rather than resort to falsehoods and big lies.
BUA made its stand known in the communication made available which reads.
Our attention has been drawn again to a new publication by Dangote group seeking to further its cycle of misinformation over the mining dispute between BUA and Dangote through falsehoods and bigger lies.
BUA views with disdain, further attempts by the Dangote Group to play to the gallery in the dispute over our Mining Areas covered by Mining Leases ML18912 and ML18913. BUA wishes to restate without equivocation that it has never laid claim to ML2541 as our operations covered by ML18912 and ML18913 are in Obu, Okpella, Edo State and not Okene, Kogi State where Dangote’s license 2541 is sited.
As Dangote has asserted, BUA’s licenses for ML18912 & 18913 were issued in 1997 and their ML2541 issued in 2016 (AICO, Dangote Group’s predecessor-in-title, claims to have received theirs in 2008). How can Dangote then claim to be in possession when even their predecessor-in-title, AICO, was issued its license 10years after BUA’s licenses was issued and two years after the completion and commencement of production at our over $1billion Obu Cement Factory?
In any event, AICO had instituted a suit at the Federal High Court, Lokoja claiming to assert its title to ML2541. Whilst that was pending, AICO, against all known principles of law, transferred its title to Dangote. It is also worthy of note that Dangote further applied to the courts to assert their rights to ML2541. How can a party who claims to be in possession ask the courts to assert the rights to their license?
It should also be noted that this is asides the notorious fact that our license was initially issued in 1976 to Bendel Cement Company, one of our predecessors-in-title. (See attached the 3 licenses and also, a publication from the Ministry of Mines in Thisday, revalidating our ML18912 AND ML18913 in Okpella, Edo state and royalty payments to the Federal Government in respect of ML18912 and ML18913).
With reference to Dangote claims that we applied for a lease in 2013, to our knowledge, we are not aware of any application of this sort. In any event, it is common knowledge that participants in the mining industry continuously apply for mining rights on a regular basis and if/when we were made aware of such, we discontinued such a process.
To further buttress our point, the Nigerian boundary commission’s report of 2006 clearly states that Obu, Okpella is in Edo State and not Kogi State. Even as recent as July 2017, the ministry confirmed through a letter to BUA, our right to possession of licenses ML18912 and ML18913 up till 2017 (see attached).
Isn’t it rather strange that Dangote who claims to have acquired Mining Lease 2541 from AICO in 2015 now seeks to interfere with BUA’s mining rights in ML 18912 and ML 18913 in Obu, Okpella in Edo State? It is also instructive to state that Dangote has on several occasions attempted to obtain injunctive reliefs from the Federal High Court, Benin, Edo State, in the course of the pending litigation, but the Court declined making such injunctive Orders because whilst Dangote claims right to Mining Lease 2541 located in Okene, Kogi State, BUA claims right to Mining Leases 18912 and 18913 located in Obu, Okpella, Edo State. Dangote has now resorted to using other means to achieve what it could not legally achieve in a court proceeding before a Court of competent jurisdiction.
As BUA has advised on various occasions, Dangote Group and anyone who faults the court’s pronouncement to preserve status quo should write to the courts for an interpretation. The court made a pronouncement and Dangote’s lawyers cannot deny knowledge of that. The onus is not on us, as they have wrongly alleged to provide an order of the court but rather they should seek an interpretation from the courts if they so wish.
To further reiterate the court’s pronouncement as to maintaining status quo, on December 5, 2017, counsel of BUA raised the issue of the encroachment by the Ministry and Dangote in its Mining areas covered by ML18912 and ML18913 at the courts. When this matter was raised, counsel to Dangote and the Minister of Mines promptly apologized and they were thereafter cautioned by the courts that once a matter is before a court, no party should take any step that will affect the subject matter of the court.
It is a known fact that BUA is in possession of the mining site at ML18912 and ML18913 in Obu Okpella, Edo state and this has accounted for several attempts made by Dangote through its counsel to obtain restraining orders against BUA. These have been declined by the courts on all occasions.
In the case of Bulus which was cited by Dangote in its publication, there was a 22 count charge out of which 21 were dismissed and Bulus discharged and acquitted on those 21 counts. It is however curious that Bulus, out of 3 accused persons, was jailed for conspiracy on the same charges which he was discharged and acquitted on 21 counts while the others were discharged. Clearly, this judgment depicts the biblical saying of the voice of Jacob and the hand of Esau. We do not intend to join issues further on this point because this issue is now a subject of litigation at the Court of Appeal and we are certain Justice will prevail.
In any case, we wish to reassert that this issue will not be resolved on the pages of newspapers or through a barrage of misinformation but rather, through the courts. Whilst we are now aware that Dangote Group will stop at nothing to keep pushing these false narratives as well as keep distracting from the core issue at hand, we once again enjoin Dangote Group and their cohorts to await respectfully, the outcome of the judicial process.
We intend to say no more on this because this matter is before a court of competent jurisdiction and we trust the court’s ability to effectively adjudicate this matter.
P+ Measurement extends partnership with Global Communications Agency
Media monitoring and evaluation agency, P+ Measurement Services has announced an extension of its media monitoring and evaluation partnership with global communications firm, Burness Communications for 2019. The extension will enable P+ to continue providing print, online, TV and radio monitoring and evaluation services to Burness in the Ghana market.
In a bid to continue the successful rollout of the partnership signed in 2017, P+ will continue to handle Burness Communications client public relations monitoring and evaluation activity while supporting their organizations objectives. Burness Communications specializes in advocacy campaigns, media relations, public policy engagement and event planning and P+ will help the brand maximize its communications objectives by providing real-time, high-quality media monitoring and evaluation services.
Speaking about the partnership extension, Lead Consultant P+ measurement services Nigeria, Philip Odiakose said. “We are delighted to extend what has been an excellent partnership with Burness Communications to improve the availability of reliable, cost-effective media monitoring services across Africa. The media monitoring and evaluation market is a growing market and with the right frameworks and experts in place we believe we are on the right path to redefining the market with quantitative and qualitative analysis that adds value to marketing communications.“
“As we said at the start of this partnership, it remains true that the media monitoring and analytics market offers huge potentials to stakeholders. With the right partners providing support in the areas of media planning, analytics and reporting we believe we can help our clients make a difference in their business”. He continued.
Nigeria’s fast-growing media intelligence agency P+ Measurement Services continues to spur a PR measurement and evaluation literacy campaign for brands and government agencies in a bid to standardize a procedure that enables stakeholders to understand that implementing the right measurement and evaluation program will help companies get a clearer understanding of consumer habits and sentiment toward brand products and services.
FMBN disburses N114.5m home renovation loan to 139 beneficiaries in Yobe
The Coordinator, Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria, in Yobe, Abdu Goni, has said the bank has disbursed N114,500,000.00 as home renovation loan to 139 staff of Federal Medical Centre, Nguru.
The coordinator disclosed this yesterday while presenting cheques to the beneficiaries in Damaturu.
He said the loan, which is under the bank’s Home Renovation Loan scheme, followed a Memorandum of Understanding MoU) signed with their employers.
Goni explained that the loan has six percent interest rate and is repayable in five years.
“Already federal government employees in 35 states of the federation and the FCT have benefited with exception of Yobe state.
“Contributors can borrow from one naira up to N1 million to renovate their homes. We solicit Yobe state government’s cooperation and understanding toward assisting and encouraging the employees who are contributing to the NHF scheme to also benefit from this window,” he appealed.
He commended the administration of governor Gaidam for according priority to welfare of its workers in terms of prompt payment of salary and gratuity and allocation of houses on owner-occupier basis.
Earlier, the special guest of honour, Governor Ibrahim Gaidam, who was represented by Permanent Secretary, Establishment, Bukar Dapchi said the government would look into the issues raised with a view to assisting its workers benefit from the loan.
PDP alleges plots to arrest Atiku, Obi, Saraki, Dogara
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Secondus listed the PDP presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar; his running mate, Peter Obi; Senate President Bukola Saraki and House of Representatives Speaker Yakubu Dogara and the party’s other leaders as some of those marked for arrest.
But, the Presidency denied the reports claiming that the Buhari-led government ordered raid on the home of PDP presidential candidate’s son and the alleged blockage of the Obi’s bank accounts and his family.
A statement by the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, said the reports are manifestation of the PDP’s growing expertise in fake news.
He called on the public to disregard the reports.
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Plants are turning to automation tools to drive down energy costs and reduce carbon emissions.
The University of Cincinnati was faced with upgrading its aging facilities management equipment that provides heat and cooling for 100 buildings across 420 acres. The university uses three central utility plants that deliver 635,000 pounds of steam per hour for heating, and 22,000 tons of chilled water for cooling. The facilities management department wanted to convert from its proprietary distributed control system to an open control system. The department also wanted to create a network of controllers that would make heating and cooling more automated and more efficient.
The department chose Wonderware to run the new control system. “We chose Wonderware software because we thought it would be easy to install and let us mix our existing equipment with new equipment,” says Everett Wolverton, associate director of facilities management at the university. “It also suited our long-range plan to integrate the campus for better energy accounting systems, which would let us better match production capabilities with what’s actually used on the campus, and increase our overall efficiency ratings.”
By adding new equipment and installing an automated control system that monitored energy use and reduced waste, the university was able to trim its energy consumption by 15 percent. The savings amounts to $1.8 million per year, delivering a quick payback on the control system upgrade.
With rising energy costs and the growing interest in reducing carbon emissions, plants are becoming more interested in making their facilities more energy efficient. And plants such as those at the University of Cincinnati are discovering they can use automation technology to drive down energy consumption.
When energy costs were lower, and plant managers didn’t give a lot of thought to carbon emissions, energy efficiency wasn’t much of a concern. Companies worked hard to drive down the cost of raw materials, but energy consumption was mostly ignored. That has changed dramatically over the past three years. Companies are beginning to realize their energy costs are spiraling out of control. “In a survey, Fortune 500 companies were asked what part of their expenses did they have the least control over. It was energy costs,” says Andres Thorarinsson, chief executive officer of Vista Engineering, in Reykjavik, Iceland. “Energy is getting more expensive, so there is more interest in controlling it than ever before.”
Plants are becoming much more aware of their energy use, partly because of the rising costs of energy and partly because of the growing concern over carbon emissions and the environment. “You can’t really separate the two—energy reduction for cost savings and sustainability,” says John Nesi, vice president of strategic and segment marketing for controls vendor Rockwell Automation Inc., in Milwaukee. “They are not going to do the energy reduction unless they see it as a good business practice. And energy reduction becomes important as companies look at their operating variances in energy costs.”
Energy consumption is becoming important in most industries, though the effort to contain energy costs is particularly important in the heavy industries such as pulp and paper, automotive, steel, and oil and gas. In the retail industry, companies such as Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the giant Bentonville, Ark.-based retailer, are putting pressure on the entire supply chain to improve energy efficiency. In pharmaceuticals, energy tracking and control fits in handily with the need to monitor and sustain consistent temperature and humidity. “Pharma is ahead of the curve on energy monitoring because of the need for product quality,” says Harvey Eure, product manager for enclosed drives, at automation vendor Schneider Electric, in Palatine, Ill.
Tracking and monitoring
One of the critical requirements to reduce energy consumption is the ability to track and monitor energy consumption. You can’t reduce what you can’t measure. “Ninety percent of companies don’t know how much electricity it takes to make their products,” says Chuck Miller, director of solutions development for vendor Johnson Controls, in Milwaukee. “One plant has one meter that tracks 25 different processes, so no one at the plant has any idea how much natural gas, electricity or steam they consume per product.”
Many companies are turning to formal energy audits to get a handle on energy usage and potential energy savings. In the past, with low energy costs, tracking energy consumption and tying it to product costs was not much of a concern. That’s changing at most large plants. “Companies are hiring energy managers to analyze energy use in the building and do an energy audit,” says Schneider’s Eure. “They usually recommend replacing boilers and lights, and switching to variable-speed drives.”
Surprisingly, not all plants are implementing even the simplest form of energy tracking. “A lot of companies that use automation for monitoring and control are still not gaining an understanding of their energy output,” says Alison Smith, senior analyst at AMR Research Inc., in Boston. “There are a lot of opportunities to do energy consumption monitoring and analysis. I wish more plants would do it.”
To some extent, the value of tracking and monitoring energy consumption with the goal of reducing consumption depends on the amount of energy a plant consumes. “We choose our clients by the amount of energy they use,” says Thorarinsson, of Vista Engineering. “We target those spending $100,000 or more per year in energy. At $50,000 in energy spending, it may not be worth the investment to track and reduce consumption.”
Energy savings tools
There are a number of strategies companies are using to reduce their energy costs and carbon emissions. One is choosing energy-efficient equipment. Energy savings has become a competitive feature on new plant equipment. “One of the criteria in choosing equipment is energy consumption,” says Atle Bjanes, principal engineer at Gradient Engineering, in Lititz, Pa., a company that helps plants deploy energy reduction automation. “I haven’t seen it yet, but I expect energy consumption to become one of the deciding factors in choosing equipment.”
Another strategy for reducing energy costs is peak load reduction. That means buying energy when it’s cheap, during the night when the load on the energy grid is lowest and the cost also lower. “One trend we’re seeing is that manufacturers are seeking a reduced rate in energy costs through off-peak usage,” says Harry Forbes, senior analyst at ARC Advisory Group Inc., in Dedham, Mass. “All kinds of manufacturers are looking at the value of load-shedding. They replace or recharge a thermal store during off-peak hours.”
Yet another way to save is by using variable speed motors. The idea is that variable speeds allows the motor to gear down to a slower speed—and consume less energy—when full speed is not necessary to get the job done. “Sixty percent of the energy used in manufacturing is in rotating a motor,” says Rockwell’s Nesi. “We’re seeing more and more people going to variable speed technologies as power management solutions.”
Whether a company is interested in cutting energy costs or being a good corporate citizen regarding the environment, there is growing interest in reducing energy use at plant facilities. The keys to that reduction include tracking, monitoring and controlling energy use. Many plants are turning to the technology tools they already have in their control systems in order to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions.Source: Automating Energy Consumption, March 2008 (p.43), Written by Rob Spiegel, Contributing Editor

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Obit: Liberty, Joseph Arthur (1929 - 1930)
Contact: R. Lipprandt
Surnames: Kraut, Liberty McGuire
----Source: The Curtiss Advance (Curtiss, Clark Co., WI) Wednesday, March 26, 1930
Liberty, Joseph Arthur (December 19, 1929 - March 19, 1930)
Curtiss Baby Buried at Medford Friday
Joseph Arthur Liberty, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Liberty of Curtiss, was born December 19, 1929 and passed away at the Liberty home Wednesday, March 19, 1930, at the age of three months.
The sorrowing parents and a brother and sister are the immediate family left to mourn the early departure of their loved one from this life.
Funeral services were held from the home Friday morning at 8:30 and at the Catholic church in Abbotsford at 9 o’clock. Rev. Fr. McGuire officiating. Interment was made in the Evergreen cemetery at Medford.
Mr. and Mrs. Liberty has the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community in their time of sorrow.
Card of Thanks
We wish to very kindly thank all those assisting during our recent bereavement, the loss of our dear baby Joseph Arthur, and especially do we wish to thank Bertha Kraut and the Rev. Gr. McGuire.
Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Liberty and children
© Every submission is protected by the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998.

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Sri Lanka on the international platform pledged the nation’s support to end an era of fossil fuel. The situation on ground zero, however, remains grim, as the country is forging ahead with the construction of a 500 megawatt coal power plant in Eastern Sri Lanka.
On April 22, Sri Lanka joined 171 countries to sign the Paris Agreement on Climate Change, a historic high-level signature ceremony, which is the culmination of negotiations held among member states who agreed on a landmark climate deal at the UN Headquarters in New York.
After 20 years of fraught meetings, signing the treaty signals an end to the fossil fuel era and a universal resolution to cut down emissions.
According to Vositha Wijenayake, Policy & Advocacy Coordinator for Climate Action Network South Asia (CANSA).“Sri Lanka signing the Agreement shows its commitment, but in order to make a concrete effort, actions and policies at the domestic level must be in sync with addressing emission reduction and adapting to the impacts of climate change.”
The issue, however, is that starting a new coal power plant “will lead to a lock-in effect that will last decades,” as Asoka Abeygunawardana, Chairman of Strategic Enterprise Management Agency (SEMA) and author of ‘A World Without Oil Or Coal’ pointed out, especially at a time when developed countries are shutting down coal power plants.
The Sampur Power Plant
But while the world looks to move one step closer in addressing climate change, events in Sri Lanka have taken a regressive turn.
Fences are being erected and site leveling has begun at the proposed 515 acre site for the controversial 2 x 250 megawatt Sampur coal power plant in Trincomalee. The site is located in Koddiyar Pattu of the Muttur Divisional Secretariat, bound by four villages; Soodaikuda, Sampurkali, Kadalkaraichenai and Kunitheevukkadu.
The power plant is a venture between the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) and National Thermal Power Corporation Ltd. (NTPC) of India, and is expected to be linked to the national grid by 2017. Engineering services, for which tenders were called last month by the NTPC, are expected to begin by July this year.
The IDP Situation
The issue of the coal power plant, however, is fraught with further complications, particularly when you take the IDP situation into account.
In 2006, the Battle of Sampur between the LTTE and Government forces saw an eviction of nearly 1,250 families who fled the frontlines. When Sri Lankan security forces captured Somapura (Sampur), it also marked a historic territorial change since the signing of the ceasefire in 2002.
The casualties of war, 825 families were relocated to make-shift shelters in impoverished conditions around Sampur and Jaffna. Since mid last year, a Supreme Court order revoked the creation of a Special Industrial Zone. This saw 818 acres of land handed back to former owners. According to the Governor of the Eastern Province, Austin Fernando, many more internally displaced persons (IDPs) were given title deeds as early as last month.
However, these former IDPs find themselves returning to land that will soon witness a coal power plant in full operation very close to their homes.
“The location of the Sampur Power Plant is a serious concern among the IDPs who have been returning home,” said Thirunavukkarasu Gopahan, a resident of Sampur, and an activist based with the People’s Forum Against the Sampur Power Plant in Trincomalee.
Three families who live within the 100m buffer zone of the site have lodged complaints at the District Secretariat. Three hundred families in the Kadalkaraichenai area would be directly affected because the village is an entrance to the site. Based on the population census by the Green Trincomalee Movement, 30 families will lose their lands partially, and 40 will have restricted access to the coast.
A Potential Threat To Lives And Livelihoods
Last month, on April 7, 150 residents of the Santhosapuram village staged a protest in front of the Kiravalkuli Sivashakthy Vidyalayam, claiming that the school playground would be within the proposed boundaries of the site. The villagers, who are dependent on paddy fields, said that waste water will contaminate their wells and fields.
Representatives of the Environmental Foundation Limited (EFL) who toured the site say the Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) did not include the cumulative impact on the agricultural fields and the quality of air to which these residents will be exposed.
A report on their assessment cites that heavy metals and smog from the plant will affect air quality, while disposing of the sludge will cause an accumulation of heavy metals and radioactive elements. The chemicals in the sludge will leach into the groundwater, affecting people for generations to come, the report noted.
“When the EIA was done in 2011 there were no IDPs at that time, the population was sparse and spread out,”said Thirunavukkarasu Gopahan of the People’s Fourm. “We ask the government to reconsider the location of the plant. There are people here now who were not there in 2011.”
While the energy crisis is definitely something we should work towards solving, the question, however, is whether the high price we’re paying for it ‒ not merely in monetary terms ‒ is justified, especially in an age when we can no longer afford it.


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Hearing aid prices can be tough to pin down. When I got my first pair of hearing aids, I spent hours searching the internet, feeling that I was missing something.
How was it possible that I couldn’t find actual prices anywhere? I found lots “starting” prices but very few actual prices.
Rest assured, it is possible to get an actual price on hearing aids before you walk into a clinic; you just need to know where to look. This guide will cover actual costs for prescription, OTC, and Telehealth hearing aids.
Let's get into it!
How Much Do Hearing Aids Cost?
Soundly conducts in-depth research to guide prospective hearing aid wearers. Our work is funded through reader support. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission.
What's included in the price of hearing aids?
To understand hearing aid prices, you need to know about the three standard models of hearing care.
Model #1 - Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids (New in 2022)
In October 2022, the FDA opened a new category of hearing aids sold over the counter. OTC hearing aids typically come with clear prices ranging from $199 to $1,299 per pair.
Model #2 - Prescription Hearing Aids With Telehealth (Growing but still less common)
The post-pandemic move to remote healthcare increased the popularity of Telehealth hearing aid programming and care. Brands like Jabra and Audicus sell online and provide care through video calls and SMS. Prices for this category are readily available and range from $1,000 - $3,500 per pair.
Model #3 - Face-to-Face Prescription Care (Most common)
Most hearing aid wearers visit a local audiologist, take a hearing test and purchase hearing aids through that local clinic. This group (still 80% or more) often can’t find a concrete hearing aid price until they are face-to-face with a doctor. On average, locally purchased hearing aids cost around $4,500-$8,000 per pair.
Why are prices for local care so hard to pin down?
Like car dealerships, the manufacturers don’t set the final price for hearing aids sold in a local clinic. They sell their hearing aids to audiologists, who then price them independently. Ultimately, this means that prices (along with what’s included) vary by provider and location.
Pre-negotiated prices are one way around this challenge (more on that below).
Most local hearing clinics do not charge for initial consultations and build their service fee into the hearing aid cost. A typical pair of hearing aids sold locally at your audiologist might include:
- Initial consultation
- A hearing test (sometimes billed separately)
- Device programming to match your hearing loss
- Up to 3 years of follow-up appointments and cleanings
- Extra batteries or accessories
The $4,500-$8,000 purchase price for hearing aids helps to pay for regular appointments at your local audiologist. Is it worth it?
The answer to that question depends on how much you want to return to the office. Many hearing aid wearers return a few times, in the beginning, to get things set up and then don’t talk to their hearing professional again until it’s time for new hearing aids.
Pre-negotiated versus standard prices
Have you heard of pre-negotiated rates? It's a pretty important concept to understand when it comes to buying prescription hearing aids these days.
Basically, there are two main ways to buy hearing aids - you can either walk into a local clinic and purchase them there, or you can work with a health network that pre-negotiates the price for you. The second option is usually less expensive and doesn't include as much bundled care.
Let’s go over how it works:
When you contact a local audiologist to book an appointment, they will probably offer you a full-service package at "walk-in" prices. This package typically includes 2-3 years of follow-up appointments and maintenance services. The cost of all of these services is usually combined into one price, which is typically around $6,500 for a pair of hearing aids.
If you're on a budget, one option to consider is working with a health network to access pre-negotiated rates for hearing aids. Several emerging health networks have agreements with leading brands like Phonak, Widex, Starkey, Signia, ReSound, and Oticon to offer lower prices.
These health networks leverage the collective buying power of their thousands of customers to negotiate a flat rate with local providers, many of which are the same providers you would find on your own. While the service from these providers may include fewer free follow-up appointments, customers can save around 25%-40% upfront. So, for a pair of hearing aids, you might expect to pay around $4,000.
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With all that out of the way, let's talk prices. We'll start with the lowest cost options.
The least expensive way to buy hearing aids is to skip the local clinic altogether. This option is available for people with mild-moderate hearing loss and some basic tech-savvy.
OTC hearing aids: The most affordable hearing aids on the market put the power of programming in your hands. The three brands below use an app to test your hearing and then use your results to program your hearing aids at home. All three brands offer excellent customer service and follow-up care with professionals when it’s needed.
Bose ($899 a pair), MDHearing’s Volt Max ($699 a pair), Eargo ($2,650 a pair with Soundly discount code).
Prescription hearing aids with Telehealth: Audicus and Jabra Enhance are two leading brands that sell direct-to-consumer. Both brands staff a team of hearing professionals who guide you through a hearing test or collect an audiogram. These professionals then program your hearing aids remotely and ship them to you. The result is a significantly lower price on high-quality products.
Jabra Enhance Select 50 ($1,195 a pair), Jabra Enhance Select 100 ($1,595 a pair), Jabra Enhance Select 200 ($1,995 a pair), Audicus DIA II ($998 a pair), Audicus Aura ($1,398 a pair), Audicus Clara ($1498 a pair), Audicus Wave ($1,898 a pair), Audicus Spirit ($2798 a pair), Audicus Omni ($3,398 a pair).
Now let's talk about prescription hearing aid prices. Buckle up, this gets just a little complicated.
In addition to the contrast between "walk-in" and pre-negotiated pricing, which we mentioned earlier. Another variation with locally prescribed hearing aids is technology level. We’ll explain this in more detail below.
In order to understand prescription hearing aid prices, you need to know two things:
- The difference between “walk-in” and pre-negotiated pricing (explained above)
- The difference in technology levels (I’ll break this down in a moment)
The good news is that you can ignore brand name for a minute because each of the largest hearing aid manufacturers offer a very similar price range across their products.
Refresher on the difference between “walk-in” and pre-negotiated pricing.
Pre-negotiated prices come from health networks that use their size to secure flat-rate prices with local providers. When you choose to work with a network you get to use their leverage for 25%-40% savings.
The difference between hearing aid technology levels.
All major hearing aid brands sell devices at varying technology levels. Think of this as buying a Honda Civic and opting for leather seats. Here’s an example:
Widex Moment Sheer is the latest product from the brand (it’s great, rechargeable, Bluetooth enabled etc.)
Before you buy the Widex Moment Sheer hearing aids you’ll need to pick a technology level. All levels come with the same major features like rechargeable batteries and Bluetooth, but the most expensive versions give you better sound quality, background noise reduction, and wind control.
You can expect to pay $1,500 more for the top model than the bottom.
Now that you understand what drives the price of hearing aids, let’s get into some real-life examples.
Pre-negotiated Starkey Evolv AI behind-the-ear pair: $2,998 lowest-tech - $4,598 highest-tech
Pre-negotiated Starkey Evolv AI in-the-ear pair: $2,998 lowest-tech - $4,598 highest-tech
Walk-in average average for a pair: $6,406 (Source: HearingTracker)
ReSound Hearing Aid Prices
Pre-negotiated ReSound OMNIA behind-the-ear pair: $3,198 lowest-tech - $4,598 highest-tech
Walk-in average average for a pair: $5,689 (Source: HearingTracker)
Phonak Hearing Aid Prices
Pre-negotiated Phonak Lumity behind-the-ear pair: $2,798 lowest-tech - $4,598 highest-tech
Pre-negotiated Phonak Virto in-the-ear pair: $2,998 lowest-tech - $4,498 highest-tech
Walk-in average average for a pair: $5,615 (Source: HearingTracker)
Oticon Hearing Aid Prices
Pre-negotiated Oticon More behind-the-ear pair: $3,198 lowest-tech - $4,598 highest-tech
Walk-in average average for a pair: $5,541 (Source: HearingTracker)
Signia Hearing Aid Prices
Pre-negotiated behind-the-ear pair: $2,798 lowest-tech - $4,598 highest-tech
Pre-negotiated in-the-ear on pair: $2,898 lowest-tech - $4,400 highest-tech
Walk-in average average for a pair: $5,248 (Source: HearingTracker)
Widex Hearing Aid Prices
Pre-negotiated behind-the-ear pair: $2,798 lowest-tech - $4,598 highest-tech
Pre-negotiated n-the-ear on pair: $2,898 lowest-tech - $4,400 highest-tech
Walk-in average average for a pair: $5,507 (Source: HearingTracker)
Can I purchase hearing aids for $500 or less?
Numerous products are available for purchase online at prices below $500. However, in most cases, these products aren't worth the investment since they lack customization options to suit your specific hearing loss. As a result, all sounds are amplified, not just the necessary ones. Here's an example to illustrate this:
The audiogram displayed below depicts a typical pattern of hearing loss. The individual's ability to hear higher-pitched sounds declines progressively.
If the individual with the sloping hearing loss, as shown in the previous audiogram, buys "one-size-fits-all" amplifiers, the high points in their audiogram will become excessively loud and uncomfortable.
This is what the audiogram of the individual with the aforementioned hearing loss should resemble with a custom-programmed product.
It's important to note that even premium hearing aids can't replace your normal hearing, but they can get you closer than pre-set amplifiers.
Our Soundly hearing enthusiasts spent many hours researching hearing aids across brands and the lowest price. When looking for a truly custom hearing aid, the lowest price point currently available is around $699 for a pair, regardless of the brand. Although this price may decrease in the future, we have not reached that point yet.
How much should I pay for hearing aids?
When it comes to buying hearing aids, it's a personal healthcare decision, and there's no one right way to make it. Here are some starting points:
- If you have severe hearing loss or an audiogram that isn't shaped with a traditional downslope, it's best to see a local audiologist who can work with you on a customized care plan. You can also compare products to lock in a pre-negotiated price.
- For traditional age-related hearing loss that slopes down and to the right, and if you're looking for cost savings, you could try Eargo (use the Soundly discount code to get a pair for $2,650) or Bose (get a pair for $799). Both brands have an excellent return policy.
- If you prefer to work with an expert and want a lower price, consider working with a local audiologist or Jabra Enhance (get a pair for $1,995 - $1,995). Either option will provide custom care and someone to talk to.
When it comes to paying for hearing aids, it's important to consider insurance, VA benefits, and nonprofit support. Unfortunately, most insurance providers in the US do not cover hearing aids. However, there are options for financial aid available to those who qualify. You can research these options using the links provided below.
If you are a veteran, you may be eligible to access hearing aids through the VA health benefits program. More information on this program and instructions for signing up can be found at the provided link.
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As a veteran, you have the option to enroll in VA health benefits, which includes access to hearing aids. You can find more information on how to sign up for this program by following this link.
Local Non-Profit Organizations and Government Support
There are numerous local organizations throughout the United States that offer financial assistance for hearing aids. These organizations range from hearing aid providers to local Lions Clubs and nonprofits. To find these programs, The Hearing Aid Project offers an excellent resource. Additionally, The Hearing Aid Project accepts donated hearing aids that are refurbished and distributed back to the community. (FYI: Check out The Hearing Aid Project’s PDF research guide right here).
Financing Directly Through a Hearing Aid Provider
It is important to note that some hearing aid providers, such as Eargo and Audicus, offer payment plans that allow customers to spread out the cost of their hearing aids over time.

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Recurrent Cesarean Scar Ectopic Pregnancy Treated with Systemic Methotrexate
Cesarean scar pregnancy (CSP) is a rare event; however its incidence has been rising due to the increasing rates of cesarean deliveries. The majority of cases present with signs or symptoms requiring surgery, which often results in hysterectomy. The recurrence of CSP is even rarer with only few cases which have been reported. This is a report of recurrent cesarean scar ectopic pregnancy (RCSP) that was promptly diagnosed and managed with only systemic methotrexate. This was a 30-year-old woman, with a history of two prior cesarean deliveries followed by a CSP, who presented at 5 weeks and 3 days of gestation for her first prenatal visit. Transvaginal ultrasound revealed a RCSP. Her serum beta-human chorionic gonadotropin (β-hCG) level was 54,295 IU/L. The first CSP, which was diagnosed at a later stage, was treated with uterine artery embolization and systemic methotrexate leading to complete resolution within 10 weeks. The current ectopic was treated with two doses of systemic methotrexate; her serum β-hCG reached undetectable levels within 7 weeks. Thus, patients with a history of prior CSP should be carefully monitored with transvaginal ultrasound during subsequent pregnancies to allow early diagnosis of RCSP, which could then be treated conservatively.
Cesarean scar pregnancy (CSP) remains a rare condition despite its increased incidence over the last two decades, which has been attributed to increased cesarean section rates and frequent use of transvaginal ultrasound in the first trimester . CSP represents 6% of all ectopic pregnancies in women with at least one prior cesarean delivery [2, 3]. There are several reported cases of CSP that were managed expectantly and reached successful deliveries, mostly requiring cesarean hysterectomy . Late diagnosis of CSP can be associated with devastating sequelae such as uterine rupture, hemorrhage, need for hysterectomy, and maternal death. The outcome is thus dependent on the timing of diagnosis and type of intervention.
The incidence of recurrent CSP (RCSP) is unknown but it is estimated to be much rarer than CSP [5, 6]. The reported cases were managed surgically (ultrasound-guided suction and evacuation), intragestational sac methotrexate injection, or combination of systemic methotrexate with intragestational sac injection of methotrexate and potassium chloride (KCL) [5, 7, 8]. This is a report of RCSP that was successfully treated with only systemic methotrexate.
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A 30-year-old woman G5P2113 (2 term deliveries, 1 preterm delivery, 1 CSP, and 3 living children) presented for prenatal care at 5 weeks and 3 days of gestation. The patient was asymptomatic at the time. She had a history of vaginal delivery followed by two cesarean deliveries then a CSP. The first cesarean section was performed at 31 weeks of gestation owing to the occurrence of vaginal bleeding in the setting of placenta previa. The patient underwent a second cesarean section after failing trial of labor. Her previous CSP was diagnosed at 13 weeks of gestation with β-hCG of 144,337 IU/L. She was treated with uterine artery embolization (UAE) and a single injection of systemic methotrexate. Serum β-hCG was trended until reaching undetectable levels within 10 weeks.
During this visit, transvaginal ultrasound showed a CSP measuring 4 weeks and 4 days by mean sac diameter (Figure 1). A yolk sac was also visualized measuring 3.7 mm (Figure 1). On examination, patient’s vital signs were within normal limits. Her abdomen was soft, nontender and not distended. There was no vaginal bleeding and the cervix was closed on speculum examination. The patient was subsequently sent to the hospital for further management.
Initial laboratory tests revealed a serum β-hCG of 54,295 IU/L. The hemoglobin, white blood cell count, platelet count, creatinine, and liver function enzymes were within the reference ranges. After counseling the patient about her treatment options, she elected to proceed with an intramuscular (IM) single dose regimen of methotrexate 90 mg (50 mg/m2). The patient was discharged home with strict precautions and advised to return to the emergency room if she develops any signs or symptoms of ruptured ectopic pregnancy. Serum β-hCG levels on day 4 and day 7 were 69,466 IU/L and 64,963 IU/L, respectively. Therefore, a second dose of IM methotrexate was administered. Serum β-hCG levels dropped appropriately from 50,042 IU/L on day 4 to 35,381 IU/L on day 7. Patient remained asymptomatic with normal vital signs. β-hCG was monitored weekly until becoming undetectable within 7 weeks.
CSP is one of the rarest forms of all ectopic pregnancies with an incidence ranging from 1/2216 to 1/800 pregnancies . The exact pathophysiology of a cesarean scar ectopic is unknown; however the most common theory is the development of a scar defect or microscopic dehiscence in the scar secondary to fibrosis and poor vascularization leading to compromised wound healing . Maymon et al. have suggested that repairing the uterine incision with a single noninverted running suture may impair postoperative healing and subsequently give rise to more scar defects compared to double layer closure . Moreover, some investigators have proposed that higher number of cesarean deliveries might be associated with higher risk of fibrosis and abnormal healing and thus higher incidence of CSP . Vervoort et al. have proposed four possible hypotheses for the development of uterine scar defects: (1) low (cervical) location of the uterine incision, (2) inadequate closure of the uterine wall, (3) surgical activities that may induce adhesion formation, and (4) patient-related factors that may hamper wound healing . Our patient had two prior cesarean sections with uterine incisions that were repaired with a single layer suture, which may have increased her risk for CSP.
The clinical manifestations of CSP are similar to tubal and cervical ectopic pregnancies. Transvaginal ultrasound is extremely helpful to diagnose CSP using the following criteria: (1) an empty endometrial cavity and cervical canal; (2) a gestational sac identified in the anterior uterine wall; and (3) prominent trophoblastic/placental blood flow . Given the history of prior CSP, our patient underwent an early ultrasound confirming the diagnosis of RCSP.
Pregnancies implanting in cesarean scars are divided into two types . Type 1 results from the progression of the pregnancy into the uterine cavity. This particular type has led to viable births following the diagnosis of CSP [4, 12]. Type 2 results from deeper implantation of the amniotic sac into the scar with progression towards uterine rupture during the first trimester of pregnancy. Vial et al. have identified the following sonographic criteria to establish the diagnosis of type 2 CSP: (1) the trophoblast predominantly located between the bladder and the anterior uterine wall, (2) no fetal parts visualized in the uterine cavity, and (3) a sagittal view of the uterus showing a discontinuity in the anterior wall of the uterus caused by the amniotic sac . Our patient had type 2 CSP and thus termination of pregnancy was recommended.
Recent evidence has demonstrated that CSP is a precursor to morbidly adherent placenta (MAP) [4, 13]. MAP is an obstetric complication where the placenta invades into the myometrium and can lead to significant maternal morbidity and mortality. It has been suggested that elective cesarean hysterectomy without removing the placenta decreases maternal morbidity . Timor-Tritsch et al. reported 9 cases of CSP that were diagnosed in the first trimester and resulted in live births but needed hysterectomies due to MAP . Interestingly, CSP and MAP share similar histopathological features . Cali et al. recently proposed a new ultrasound sign “crossover sign” to predict the severity of MAP that develop with CSPs that are diagnosed in the first trimester . In light of the current evidence, prospective trials are needed to determine whether counseling patients with CSP needs to be modified and whether expectant management can be offered along with planned cesarean hysterectomy.
The management of CSP has been suggested to correlate with the recurrence rate of CSP . Ben Nagi et al. reported a case of three consecutive CSP; the first two CSP were treated by suction and evacuation while the third one was managed by a laparotomy to completely excise the deficient scar and repair the uterine wall . Following this repair, the patient had two intrauterine pregnancies that implanted in normal location within the uterine cavity. The authors suggested, based on that case, that repair of uterine defect may reduce the recurrence rate of CSP . However, the lack of sufficient evidence of beneficial impact and/or potential complications associated with laparotomy, such as adhesions and possibility of poor scar healing, is precluded considering repair of defect as first-line treatment for CSP in hemodynamically stable patients. Our patient was managed conservatively twice, thus avoiding the need for laparotomy.
There are no guidelines for the management of CSP or RCSP. Besides suction and evacuation, the reported conservative managements for RCSP are intragestational administration of methotrexate with or without KCL and systematic methotrexate [5, 7, 8]. Several studies have recommended against conservative management of CSP. Washburn et al. reported a 62% failure rate of single dose therapy of systemic methotrexate or intrasac KCl in 8 cases of CSP . Birch Petersen et al. reported 25% of patients () with CSP treated with systemic methotrexate required additional therapy . In a review of 1647 of patients with CSP, 144 cases out of 559 were successfully treated with systemic methotrexate without additional therapy. Higher number of prior cesarean deliveries, higher parity, lower gestational age, and absence of bleeding or embryonic cardiac activity were significantly associated with successful response to systemic methotrexate . Our patient, which exhibited all these factors, illustrates that systemic methotrexate can successfully treat RCSP even when serum β-hCG levels reach 50.000 IU/L. Therefore, selecting good candidates for systemic methotrexate along with providing appropriate counseling are required to attain desirable outcomes.
There are only few small studies investigating the reproductive outcomes following successful treatment of CSP [6, 19]. Maymon et al. reviewed the records of 18 women who were treated for CSP between 2000 and 2009 . The authors showed that 7 of the 8 patients who attempted to conceive became pregnant naturally while 1 of them conceived by in vitro fertilization/intracytoplasmic sperm injection. Two patients (25%) had RCSP and the remaining six delivered by repeat cesarean deliveries . Similarly, Ben Nagi et al. followed the outcomes of 24 women who were treated for CSP between 1999 and 2005 . The findings were reassuring as the majority (88%) conceived naturally (mostly within one year of attempt), while only 1 of the 21 patients had RCSP . Likewise, Washburn et al. managed 23 patients with CSP and reported 48% documented subsequent pregnancy with 82% live birth rate .
Patients with a history of cesarean delivery should be carefully monitored during subsequent pregnancies to allow early diagnosis of CSP. Patients who are carefully selected can be treated by varied conservative therapies. Further studies investigating the effect of different therapeutic modalities of CSP on fertility, placentation, and outcomes of future pregnancies are needed.
This study is presented as a poster presentation at the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists District II Meeting, New York, NY, on October 22, 2016.
Conflicts of Interest
The authors have no potential conflicts of interest to disclose.
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Cisco has never been afraid to take a contrary position to where most of the industry is going. And so it is with the IronPort security system it acquired last year and the SensorBase threat database that came with it. Andy Norton, Threat Response, and Glen Wellby, ANZ Country Manager for Cisco IronPort, talked to SearchNetworking ANZ earlier this week.
Norton explained that in looking to try and stop threats by examining incoming traffic, Cisco believes the security industry is in a no-win arms race.
“Sophistication [of security products] has become part of the problem. ‘How can I develop an algorithm which will by behaviour monitor a file and make sure that no malware will come into my system again? How can I create enough probes that I can profile the whole Internet in five minutes?’
“That approach isn’t working. Let me give you one example – the latest spear-phishing attack that was aimed at 20 companies in January, a Microsoft Internet Explorer zero-day attack that evaded all forms of security.
“The file that ended up communicating to the IP address in China was using the IP address of the two previous zero-day attacks. So instead of trying to make sense of the object or file, look at where it’s come from. It doesn’t have to be that difficult.”
Wellby said “The power of this data anlysis … is around understanding the traffic that’s out there, using standard protocols to assess where the traffic is coming from and where it’s going, and being smart enough to say “last time, this IP address launched a million messages … it’s doing it again.”
To understand how the SensorBase underpins this approach, he explained the product itself.
“First, it is a collection of data. It is the largest security database on the planet,” Norton explained.
After IronPort was acquired by Cisco, he said, the SensorBase got access to massive amounts of data, because of the huge number of points at which Cisco “touches” the Internet.
“We see something like 137 million live attacks at any one time, and we see relationships between various criminals and the infrastructure they use – so we might see a network owner in Western Samoa offering very chap and bullet-proof webhosting, but they don’t much care what appears on that.
“Or we might see someone set up a payment system in Panama, for credit cards to be processed.”
Second, he said, once the feeds are gathered, Cisco correlates them. “The intelligence we have inspects each feed and builds them together. Combined, they change the overall picture.”
This, he explained, is expressed as a score from -10 to +10 (the “Reputation” score applied by the SensorBase), so users can make a decision about the point at which traffic from particular hosts is blocked.
At the same time, Cisco is well aware of the sensitivities that surround any kind of traffic inspection, as Wellby explained.
“Everyone, from the ISPs, the governments, the telecommunications industry – they all want to do the right thing for their customers or citizens, offer better security,” he said.
This, however, “difficult to do without getting embroiled in questions of Big Brother, privacy, censorship. So we want to make it easy for the community in general to offer a lever of protection without getting caught up in ‘who’s watching you do what’.”
If you start by handling traffic questions “from the outside” – blocking an IP address based on its history of hosting attacks, rather than trying to examine the incoming content – also reduces the likelihood of upsetting end users.
It also reduces the amount of content that has to be blocked: if an otherwise benign site or host has been infected, Wellby said, then only the compromised link needs to be identified and dealt with, rather than blocking the whole site.
The problem with a wholesale site-block, he said, is that if the user believes the site to be safe (for example, because it’s a local coffee shop whose site they visit frequently to place orders), the user is likely to try and get around the block; whereas if only the dangerous link is blocked, the user is not aggravated, and the site itself suffers less harm through lost customers.
The SensorBase approach, Wellby said, also gives Cisco a chance to defend against attacks using very short-lived domains. “Even sites with absolutely no history – that’s useful information. Understanding that there’s no history – we know to quarantine and further inspect.”
Attackers are also taking an increasingly “personalised” approach, Norton said, using Google-gaming not only to attract users but also to build profiles of what might attract users next time.
“We see stuff like that with search engine queries – the race to catch the first Google page. When the Andy Gill was hit by the Japanese whaler, that was a hot search item.”
And those hot search items are favoured by online criminals looking for victims.
“We track the results of search terms, [and] if there’s a domain in there that’s less than 3 days old, registered in China, hosted in the Ukraine, with a time-to-live of less than 30 minutes, that starts ringing alarm bells.”


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The Butler Bulldogs look to get back on track in their second game of the Maui Invitational, where they’ll meet the Texas A&M Aggies.
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After a 3-0 start to the season, Butler has dropped back to back games to Michigan State and Houston, and find themselves in a bit of a jam. The offense has struggled, turning it over 34 times in the two losses, an uncharacteristic happening for a Butler team. Bryce Nze has been out with a shoulder injury for most of the Michigan State game and all of the Houston game, which hasn’t helped things for the Bulldogs either.
Texas A&M come into the game at 4-1 on the year, having lost to Wisconsin on Monday. The Aggies have mostly played very low quality opponents in their wins, with three of the four coming against teams in the bottom 100 spots of KenPom. The one exception in their four wins, Abilene Christian, took the Aggies to two overtimes and had a six point lead with four minutes to go in regulation. The point is, Texas A&M is a beatable team.
A&M got out to a 26-10 lead over Wisconsin in the first half before the Badgers took over and commanded the game. If A&M gets off to a hot start against Butler like Houston did, the Bulldogs will find themselves in a hole they may struggle to get out of.


Samsung Galaxy J4 2018 with 13MP Rear Camera Specifications Share Samsung now has the 2018 version of the Samsung Galaxy J4 Smartphone. The device is a Top Class phone with 4G LTE and fingerprint sensor. It is also very attractive in its display and body design. The Galaxy J4 2018 Runs on the popular Android 8.0 Oreo from the box and is powered by Exynos 7570 processor coupled with a 16GB Internal Memory and 2GB RAM. Its battery has 300mAh capacity. Samsung Galaxy J4 2018 Specifications and Price Network 2G: GSM, GPRS, EDGE 850 / 900 / 1800 MHz 3G: UMTS, WCDMA, HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 MHz 4G: LTE frequency bands 1(2100) / 3(1800) / 5(850) / 7(2600) / 8(900) / 20(800) / 38(2600) / 40(2300) SIM Type: Dual Micro-SIM OS: Android 8.0 Oreo + Samsung Experience 9.0 UI Design Dimensions: 151.7 x 77.2 x 8.1 mm Weight: 175 g Display: 5.5-inch, 720 x 1280 pixels, Super AMOLED display Sensors: Accelerometer, Proximity Colours: Black. Grey. Gold. Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 PRO Phone Specifications and Price Leaked Specifications of Vivo V9 Youth and Price Hardware Processor Type: 64-bit Quad-core 1.4GHz Cortex-A53 Processor Name: Exynos 7570 Graphics Processor: ARM Mali-T720 MP1 RAM: 2GB Internal Storage: 16GB External Storage: microSD, up to 256GB (dedicated slot) Cameras Rear: 13 megapixels, f/1.9 aperture, auto-focus, LED flash Video recording: 1080 @ 30fps Front-facing: 5 megapixels, f/2.2 aperture Multimedia Music Support: MP3/WAV/eAAC+ player Audio: Loudspeaker: Mono Video Support: MP4/MPEG4/H.263/H.264 player FM Radio: Yes Connectivity Bluetooth: v4.2 WiFi: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot GPS: Yes USB: microUSB v2.0, USB-OTG Miscellaneous Charging: Regular Battery Type and Capacity: Non-removable Lithium-Ion 3000mAh Announced: May 2018 Availability: July 2018 Price $173 / ₦56,600. PublisherWisdom UchePosted atTuesday, June 26, 2018 1 comment Labels#Latest Phones and Gadgets, #samsung Wisdom Uche UcheTechs.Com (UT) -> latest technology news, apps and games, internet tips, Android tips, iOS & Windows PC tutorials and lots more. 👉👉 Follow Us on Telegram for updates Newer Older Comments AnonymousJune 27, 2018Hmm it ѕeems like your sіte ate my first comment (it was extrеmeⅼy long) so I gᥙess I'll just sum it up what I had writtwn and say,I'm thoroughly enjoying your blog.I too am an aspiring bloɡ blokgger but I'm stiⅼl neww to everything.Do you have any points for rookie bog ᴡгitｅrs?I'd certainlyy aplreciate it.ReplyDeleteRepliesReplyAdd commentLoad more... After dropping your comment, keep calm, it may take minutes before it appears after moderation.You want to get notified when I reply to your comment? Kindly tick the "Notify Me" box.


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"Wall plus DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) plus TPS (Temporary Protected Status) makes sense", he continued.
Asked whether cracks were forming between the White House and Republicans eager for the shutdown to end, Pence told reporters, "We've been in touch with those members and others". He was joined by Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen and other senior administration officials.
Mr Trump exhorted Democrats in Congress to "come back from vacation" and approve funding for his wall.
The White House is committed to keeping the government partially shutdown until an agreement can be reached over funding for the border wall.
Watch more of the discussion above.
Trump has said he opposes a piecemeal approach that does not resolve his demand for a wall.
"It is not a sign of weakness to try to figure out a middle ground, and I think that both sides need to indicate a willingness to listen and to compromise", said US Senator Susan Collins of Maine on NBC. "Unfortunately, President Trump keeps rejecting the bipartisan House-passed bills, which have already received strong bipartisan support in the Senate, to re-open the government".
United Nations divided over how to react to Congo's election problems
According to the report, only the electoral commission is allowed to announce the victor . An exact new date has not been announced.
Asked if he was encouraged by the White House to make his views known, Morgan said no.
Democrats took control of the House last Thursday. That effort is created to squeeze Senate Republicans, some of whom are growing increasingly anxious about the extended shutdown. He said so in the midst of an extended soliloquy about the border wall for which he has yet to find funding or widespread political support.
Adding to concerns of lawmakers, federal workers still on the job apparently will miss this week's paychecks. "Tuesday night at 9:00 P.M. Eastern", he said.
Over the weekend, the federal agency tasked with guaranteeing US airport security acknowledged an increase in the number of its employees calling off work. In the latest instance, he maintained that all previous presidents had endorsed his idea of a southern wall and conversations with him, forcing the four living ex-presidents (Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton, George Bush, and Barack Obama) to deny his assertion.
But Democrats have said there was no movement in the talks.
"Democrats want to secure the border?"
She said details would be announced soon.
"I may declare a national emergency dependent on what's going to happen over the next few days", the president reiterated his intention while meeting the press on Sunday. Such a move would seem certain to draw legal challenges. "How about he says, 'the wall is being built" and there's no wall.

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Navalny suffers latest election blow as Supreme Court body scraps complaint
Opposition activist Alexey Navalny suffered a further blow to his hopes of running in Russia’s 2018 presidential election, after the Supreme Court Presidium dismissed a complaint seeking to override the ban on his participation.
The decision not to look into Navalny’s complaint was taken on January 22, but information about this was released only on January 26, Interfax news agency reported on Friday. It dealt with the decision of Russia’s Central Elections Commission, which on December 25 refused to allow Navalny to start preparations for the 2018 campaign because of the five-year suspended sentence he received in February 2017.
Navalny contested the ban in the Supreme Court, which recognized it as lawful. The activist then took the case to the Supreme Court Appeals Commission, where it was also rejected.
On Friday, the lawyer of Navalny’s NGO Foundation for Countering Corruption, Ivan Zhdanov, mocked the ruling by tweeting that the refusal was issued in record time, while other cases spent “many months” in the Supreme Court. He did not back up his claim with any particular examples.
Earlier this month, Russia’s Constitutional Court rejected a complaint against the law that prevents Navalny from running for the presidency in 2018. The activist alleged that the law should be applied only to those handed custodial sentences, as opposed to suspended ones. In the ruling, the Constitutional Court said that the complaint should be refused because it did not meet the requirements of the law ‘On the Russian Constitutional Court,’ and added that “legal democracy requires effective legal mechanisms capable of protecting it from abuse and criminalization of public authority, the legitimacy of which is largely based on the trust of the community.”
In late November 2017, a Moscow court ordered Navalny to return the money donated to his elections HQ by a man who said that at the time he made the donation he did not know that the law forbids the activist from participation in elections.

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Chicago Native Juice WRLD was raised in a religious home where gospel was welcomed and rap music was heavily outlawed. However, after being introduced to music of Cheef Keef and Gucci Mane, he was hooked. Emerging as a product of the Soundcloud era under a name influenced by Tupacs character in the movie 'Juice,' he would eventually rise to a level of stardom no one could have predicted. In 2018 after the release of his album 'Good Bye and Good Riddance,' Juice was nominated for Best New Hip Hop Artist. Despite his successes in such a short career, Juice will be remembered most for his ability to open up about his personal struggles and relate to, and help his fans through his lyrics; because of this, Juice WRLD will live on forever.
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Tom Brady, the American athlete widely regarded as the "greatest" quarterback in NFL history, is the latest celebrity to show interest in the world's most popular cryptocurrency, Bitcoin.
Brady, who has a huge Twitter following of 1,9 million followers, left his fans and the cryptocurrency community speechless the moment he changed his Twitter profile picture to one in which he wore a sweatshirt. hooded, laser-eyed, a Bitcoin trend that advocates have adopted as a way to show support for the asset. This is a sign that everyone hopes is another step towards the infamous $ 100 by the end of the year.
Tom Brady may be a Bitcoin lover, after all
The task of influencing the American football star to adopt the trend was in part what the Bitcoin community took on when they noticed rumors about the millionaire athlete he was going to buy Bitcoins they were shooting online.
Bitcoiner Jason Yanowitz clamored for the community to join and allow Brady to see the laser eye image. Shortly after Jason's tweet, Brady found the picture and asked him if he should actually adopt the new profile picture. As usual, the Bitcoiners unanimously encouraged him and, almost instantly, the athlete changed his profile photo in support of the movement.
Interestingly, Brady, despite causing a stir on Crypto Twitter after the post, did not mention the rumors circulating about him and whether he was buying Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies. However, his adoption of the laser eye trend says a lot about what he thinks of the asset. As many have interpreted, Brady is in support of Bitcoin, although it's unclear where he is in the industry right now and if he's also interested in altcoins.
Brady is also a huge NFT fan, that's for sure
Unsurprisingly, Brady shows interest in Bitcoin, as he was previously a key partner of Grayscale Investment, which previously worked with the NFL on its first major collaboration. Brady went on to reveal his interest in NFTs when he revealed some time ago that he would be launching his NFT platform dubbed "autograph".
Fans would be able to purchase digital art from celebrities who would be granted access to the platform to create their own NFTs. Brady isn't the only high-profile athlete to enter the cryptocurrency industry. A while ago, NFL player Russell Okung, who has been a longtime Bitcoin advocate, tried to convert $ 6,5 million from his pocket money into $ 13 million in Bitcoin.
And what do you think of the fact that Tom Brady has offered his support to cryptocurrency? Let us know in the comments below.


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I Dare You to Be My Valentine
(Part II of the series 'This Year')
"What are you doing, Granger?"
That innocent enough question was leveled at Hermione Granger by Draco Malfoy as he walked down the long hallway on sub-level four of the Ministry of Magic one cold and blustery February morning.
Hermione looked up from her place on a bench outside the outer offices of the Minister of Magic. "Oh, hello, Draco. I didn't see you there."
"And apparently you didn't hear me either," he mumbled. "I asked you what you were doing, sitting there all by your lonesome, outside the Minister's office." Without invitation, Draco sat down beside her.
"I'm waiting to see the Minister," she said, absentmindedly, pulling on a string dangling from her pretty, red jumper.
Draco curbed the urge to roll his eyes. "I did figure that out for myself, but what I meant, for it wasn't a rhetorical question, but a question in fact, was WHY are you sitting on a bench outside the Minister's office… no…" he held up a staying hand, "let me be even more specific, as I can see you answering that query in a vague way. What are you waiting to talk to the Minister about, Granger?"
"Nice way of ending the sentence WITHOUT making it end with a preposition – adding my name at the end," she said with a smile.
"I admit, that wasn't my intent, but thank you anyway," Draco drawled with his own smile. He leaned back, crossed his legs at the ankles, and said, "But I can't be easily distracted by a mere compliment. Answer my question."
Hermione wrinkled her nose (in that adorable way that usually made Draco's head spin) and said, "That always works on Ron and Harry. They are easily distracted."
"I'm sure they are, but I am not. Do I look as stupid as Weasel or Pothead?" Draco waited for her answer with baited breath.
She seemed to actually ponder her answer for longer than Draco thought she should. Finally, she said, "No, you don't." She sighed. He smiled. She stood. Being a gentleman, he stood as well.
"I don't know why I'm here," she finally admitted, going to stand by the opposite wall across from the bench. She leaned her back against it and looked down at the faded tile floor below her. "First I received a message from Harry telling me there was an important meeting for me to attend in the conference room on sublevel seven. I went down there and the room was dark and deserted, but still, I waited for over half an hour. When no one showed, I headed up to Harry's office, only to be stopped by a messenger stating that I was to meet the Minister at his office. I walked down here and when I went to his assistant, the woman told me to wait out here. That was twenty minutes ago. The longer I wait, the more worried I become."
"Why are you worried?" Draco leaned his shoulder against the wall. He turned to face her. Up close, he realized how incredibly lovely she was. It was a bit disconcerting.
"I'm worried because… well… all sorts of reasons!" She threw her hands up in the air. "What if they want to fire me? What if he wants to talk to me about that last amendment I worked on? What if they want to demote me, because the amendment wasn't made into law?"
"What if he wants to tell you something good?" Draco urged. He had to admit, she did look very worried. She was wringing her hands in front of her, her breathing was a bit erratic, and she looked to be on the verge of tears or worst.
"If he wanted to tell me something good, he wouldn't make me wait for twenty some minutes!" She pointed her finger at Draco's chest. "I tell you, Draco, it's something bad. I can feel it in my bones. And the longer I wait here, trying to figure out what in the world Kingsley could want with me, the more flummoxed I get!"
Draco pushed away from the wall, took two steps to the right until he was in front of her and asked, "Flummoxed? That's a word my grandmother would have used. Flummoxed." He was a bit flummoxed himself. He didn't like seeing her flummoxed or upset in any way. An upset Granger was surely not a happy Granger, and an unhappy Granger wouldn't dare be his friend, let alone his Valentine.
Because, the thing was, Draco had an infinitesimally, tiny, almost non-existent crush on the woman standing before him. It started some time during school, grew during their years together at Uni, became a bit stronger when he started working at the Ministry last year, and was now, what he would call a slight, infinitesimal, tiny, little, almost nothing of a crush.
Who was he kidding? He loved the blasted woman and she barely knew he was alive, and now she was flummoxed and he was to blame.
He needed to defuse the situation immediately.
Walking around her, he said, "There are a whole host of modern words at your disposal: Jumpy, panicked, on edge. Good old-fashion words like: Anxious, worried, tense, apprehensive and nervous. Being the smart woman that you are, however, you picked the most arcane and archaic word in your brain, you found the word 'flummoxed' and did not find it wanting, so you used it." He winked at her. "Good girl."
"Flummoxed is both arcane and archaic? I had no clue," she regaled back to him, smile in place.
Making crossroads with the task of 'unflummoxing' her (as if THAT was a word) Draco felt his heart skip a beat when she smiled at him. Her smile sent a jolt right through his chest into his shriveled up, little, black heart.
It was his fault that they were both here today. It wasn't just any old day in February. It was February 14th, also known as Valentine's Day and Draco had planned to tell her his feelings today. Therefore, he called in a favour, asking old Scarhead himself to make sure Granger found herself in an empty meeting room, which would not really be empty at all, but it would be filled with roses, champagne, and Draco Malfoy himself. He would tell her how he felt, she would (he dared to hope) offer her the same feelings in return, and all would be right in his usually wrong world. Potter held up his end of the bargain, ensuring Granger was in the meeting room at precisely one o'clock in the afternoon, but Draco found himself late, because as par for the course regarding everything in Draco's life, nothing ever went to plan.
He started toward his destination, the meeting room in question, only to be held up when he got an urgent message from his mother. A man could hardly ignore an urgent message from his mother. So he was forced to go the The Manor, just a pop in really, to see what his mother needed, only to find out that the only thing she needed was to tell him that she was tired of waiting for grandchildren and would he kindly hurry things up and find a wife!
He wanted to shout, "I was working on that very thing," but since a man also didn't shout at his own mother, he merely said, "Yes, Mother," and started to leave.
However, that untidy conversation led to a whole host of other problems, as his father then stopped him before he could leave to reiterate what his mother had to say with his own, 'you need to get married, son' talk and all Draco wanted to do was tell the old man, "I can't even get a date for Valentine's Day if you don't let me leave this house immediately!"
Finally, he extracted himself from his familial bonds, only to find out that Granger was no longer where she was supposed to be, and the meeting room empty. Hence the reason he had to ask old Kingsley to call Granger down here.
He immediately changed his plans and dashed down here, where he was going to tell her she was pretty, and then ask her out for a date, (since the date he had planned for lunch went awry), hoping she would then fall into his arms and he would kiss her senseless.
Apparently that wasn't going to work either, because it was evident to even a man like Draco Malfoy that she was nervous and anxious and would probably not find anything about this whole mess the least bit romantic. Even as these thoughts mulled around in his head, she was still fidgeting and there was a most unattractive frown line forming between her brows.
She would probably shout and become angry with Draco for taking up her time, scaring her, etc, etc. etc.
He was the one that was flummoxed now.
Draco sat back down on the bench and patted the space beside him. "Come and sit down, Granger. I'll keep you company while you wait for your meeting, and perhaps keep your mind off all things unpleasant."
She regarded him with a dubious look in her eye, but to his surprise, she plopped down next to him. He eased a mite closer, until their arms were touching. Her hands were still clasped in her lap, so Draco reached over with one of his and said, "Stop it." He didn't know what else to say, because all he could think was that for all intents and purposes, he was now holding her hand, and frankly, he had no intention of letting go.
Her gaze went from their joined hands (resting on his thigh) to his face. Her beautiful face was a mask of confusion and expectation. She finally said, "May I be honest with you, Draco?"
"I don't usually subscribe to honesty, but I understand it's important to good, moral people like you, so go for it," he urged, shifting slightly on the wooden bench to face her.
She waited a few seconds and then said, "I find myself being slightly enamored with you… and before you make fun of my choice of words again, I'll revise it myself by saying that I'm infatuated with you. I have been for a while now, and the real reason I'm anxious has nothing to do with my meeting with the Minister and everything to do with the fact that I had planned on telling you that very thing today, of all days."
Draco's mouth opened, but no words escaped.
She continued, "You see, I finally plucked the courage to tell you, just in time for Valentine's Day. Oh, it's Valentine's Day today, by the way. Did you know?"
Draco nodded, still incapable of speech.
She held his hand in both of hers now, turned to face him on the seat, and continued. "I had a special lunch planned. You always take your lunch at one, and I always take mine at one thirty, so I had planned on asking you if I could join you today, and I even had a rose I was going to give you, and then, well, I was going to ask you to be my Valentine, and I know it's all so silly and won't you please, please, say something before I continue and make an utter fool of myself?"
Draco's tongue felt thick, his mouth felt dry, and his head felt full of cotton batting. He had so much he wanted to tell her, yet he could hardly believe what she had just told him.
And apparently, she wasn't done. "That's why I feel so out of sorts, because just as I was heading toward the cafeteria, I was told by Harry that I was to report to a meeting. I went to the room he said, but no one was there. Then I got the message to come here, and all I kept thinking was that I missed my chance and I would have to wait a whole year for next Valentine's Day." She smiled. "You know, to ask you to be my Valentine." Her smile slipped a bit. "Because I couldn't hardly ask you to be my Valentine on Easter, right? That's just plain silly."
"Easter," Draco repeated.
She dropped his hand and stood quickly. "This is all so very mortifying. I just dared to ask you to be my Valentine and the shock of it has left you speechless, while on the other hand, I can't seem to shut up and will you please, please, just say something?"
"You were going to ask me to be your Valentine?" Draco stood and walked directly in front of her.
"Probably not in so many words, for that sounds ridiculous, but I was going to give you the rose at lunch, make witty repartee with you while we ate, and then I would have invited you to dinner for tonight, which just happens to be Valentine's Day."
He finally smiled. "Where would we have gone?"
She placed a hand to her face to hide an adorable blush that stained her cheeks. He reached for her hand, pulled it down from her face, and then moved his own hand up to tuck a strand of hair behind her ear. He watched in rapt attention and asked again, "Where, Granger?"
"I don't know. I was planning to leave that to you." She tucked her chin down and stared down at the floor.
"Because I was, but of course, going to accept your invitation," he said, smile still in place. Hermione quickly looked up at him.
She misinterpreted his question and smile, thinking his statement was sarcasm, for she said, "Of course you wouldn't have. How stupid you must find me about now."
She started to walk away, but he reached out, grabbed her wrist and pulled her back. Urging her to the wall, he stood in front of her, his hands on either side of her body, caging her in, and he said, "I'll repeat that, Granger, so you won't come to the wrong conclusion again. I would have accepted your invitation."
"You would have?" she asked, blinking in surprise.
"I will," he reiterated.
"You will?" she quipped.
"I shall," he relayed. "Honesty being what it is, I guess it's my turn. I planned to ask you the very same thing today, but nothing went as I envisioned."
"You were going to ask me to be your Valentine?" she inquired, cocking her head slightly to the side, while placing one hand on his chest.
He leaned his head close to hers, almost until their cheeks touched, and he whispered into her ear, "I was going to dare you to be my Valentine, and being the brave woman that you are, I know you would have accepted the challenge."
Pulling back, he stared deeply into her dark, bright eyes. They were both quiet for a moment. He couldn't believe his luck. His attraction to her wasn't one sided. Their feelings for the other were reciprocated. He gathered her into his arms, brought his hand up to cup her cheek, and placed his lips upon hers.
He felt slightly adrift, as if the floor was being pulled out from under his feet at the same time that the hallway was spinning. He held her tighter, she placed her hands around his neck, and he deepened the kiss. His tongue stole into her mouth and she gasped, tightening her grip around his neck.
It ended too soon. They stood in each other's arms, gazed into the other's eyes, and found that they were both breathing hard and erratically.
"Will you be my Valentine, Hermione Granger?" Draco finally asked. "Be my Valentine for today, tomorrow, and perhaps, if you're so inclined, and I'm lucky, for the rest of our lives?"
"I thought you would never pluck up enough courage to ask me, Malfoy," she responded with a grin. "The answer is yes, if you'll do the same for me."
"I'll think about it," he teased. "Right now I think I'm too flummoxed from that incredible kiss to think straight, let alone answer your question."
She slapped him on the chest and said, "It's a perfectly good word, you know."
"That it is, my one and only Valentine – that it is."
(Go to The Maple Bookshelf to read part three of my series 'This Year', called 'In Like a Lion'.)


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Remote Camping Trek
People and their traditions are really different from other part of Nepal, resemblance of culture with Tibet is really amazing, and landscape of this region is never second.
Changing landscape with each and every trekking days; landscape is naturally beautiful and welcoming people adds sweet taste of happiness in the trekking experience. One of the remote trekking trails of Nepal Himalaya, Upper Dolpo camping trek is composed of varieties of endangered animals with stunning landscape.
As a remote, wilder-ed, scenic camping trek in restricted region of Nepal, upper Dolpo has strong image of superior trekking destination among Nepali trekking routes.
This trail is famous for its primitive local life and their different ascent which is antique and unique tradition inside same cultural practice in Nepal. Walking along the ancient village of Dolpo will give stunning view of Annapurna Range and a huge glance to the Tibetan Plateau.
Screening varieties of vegetation and passing high passes on the trail will make trekkers mind free from stress and give different experience in Himalaya.
Trek following the Eric valley and the towering mountains will satisfy trekker’s heart spending holiday in such beautiful landscape. Well come of the generous primitive people also adds energy to the trekkers, and energize to walk ahead. Crossing grazing herds of sheep, yaks, and many monasteries and Gomba on the way of this trekking gives heart full happiness for sure.
Camping trek also adds more adventure and naturalness in trekkers mind so we suggest you below camping itinerary for Upper Dolpo.
Best Time to Trek Upper Dolpo
Like Upper Mustang trek, upper Dolpo is also a monsoon season trek. If you are looking forward to Upper Dolpo trekking, do not trek in the winter, apart from winter you can sign up for any time throughout the year.
Monsoon in Nepal is from late August till the end of the July.
As Dolpo lies in the rain shadow zone of Nepalese geography, upper Dolpo trekking is regarded as one of the finest remote trek to do in Monsoon season.
Difference between lower Dolpo and Upper Dolpo camping trek
Lower Dolpo trek does not necessarily be camping trek where as couple of destinations in Upper region of Dolpo trek must be with camping accommodation. Lower region till Phoksundo lake is covered in Lower Dolpo region trekking.
Upper Dolpo trek comprises high passes trek. Trekking in the remote jungle and random terrain makes it more interesting in the upper region of Dolpo expedition.
There are 2 major route for trekking in the Upper Dolpo region. Both starts from the same destination but when it comes to trek over the pass; you can either trek over Saldang pass (at 3900 meters or 12792 feet) or skip this high pass and still enjoy the beauty of nature along with Phosksundo lake.
Upper Dolpo Camping Trek is a circuit trek where plenty of options in trekking route has made this trek a versatile trekking destination.
Num la, Bagar la, Shey Gompa, Saldang are some of the major destination of Upper Dolpo Camping Trek. Whereas, Phoksundo lake is one of the famous attraction spot.
Jhupal airport which connects flights from all part of Nepal via Nepalgunj is a start & end point of trekking route, in general.
As a camping destination, Upper Dolpo has plenty of options for nature and unique cultural practice differing along the entire trail.
Note – If you are looking for remote trekking destination like Upper mustang trekking, poke us.
Outline Itinerary for Upper Dolpo Camping Trek
- Day 1 – Arrival at Kathmandu international airport (1345m).You will be received by our company representative and assist you to hotel transfer.Tonight Upper Dolpo Camping trekking briefing by your guide.
- Day 2 – Kathmandu city guided tour & Pre-trip meeting, arrangement of necessary permits.
- Day 3 – Drive Kathmandu to Pokhara by Tourist bus/ Hotel
- Day 4 – Flight to Jomsom (2710m) and trekking to Kagbeni(2800m)
- Day 5 – Kagbeni to Yak Kharka (3180m), tented camp
- Day 6 – Yak Kharka to Sangda (3710m), tented camp
- Day 7 – Sangda to Sangda Phedi (Tuchela,Niwar La Phedi) (4190m)
- Day 8 – Sangda Phedi to Yak kharka via Tudje (Tudje La Pass 5185m)
- Day 9 – Chharka village to Chanla Phedi (4530m)
- Day 10 – Chanla Phedi to Do Tarap (4040m)
- Day 11 – Explore, acclimatize & rest day at Dho Tarap(4030m)
- Day 12 – Do Tarap to Pangjang Khola Dovan (4480m)
- Day 13 – Pangjang Khola Dovan to Tinje village (4150m)
- Day 14 – Tinje village to Shimengaon (3870m)
- Day 15 – Tinje village to Shimengaon (3870m)
- Day 16 – Shimengaon to Koma (4060m) via Shimen la (4270m)
- Day 17 – Koma to Saldang village (3770m)
- Day 18 – Saldang village to SheyGompa (4500m) via Sela La (5095m)
- Day 19 – Explore, rest, relax day at Shey Gompa (4500m)
- Day 20 – Shey Gompa to LarTsa (4120m) vi Kangla pass (5360m)
- Day 21 – LarTsa to Ringmu/Phoksundo Lake (3730m)
- Day 22 – Ringmu/Phoksundo Lake to Sanduwa(3038m)
- Day 23 – Sanduwa to Chhepka(2680m)
- Day 24 – Chhepka to Dunai (2050m)
- Day 25 – Dunai to Juphal (2345m)
- Day 26 – Fly Kathmandu via Nepalgunj
- Day 27 – Our vehicle will drop you to Kathmandu international Airport for your final departure.
Cost of Upper Dolpo Camping Trek– Nepalgram Adventure
|1||Cost (in USD $) Details||3870||2430||1830|
|3||Accommodation during trek||Standard||Private||Shared|
|4||Transportation to trek start point||Private||Shared||Shared|
|6||Airport/bus terminal Shuttle service||Private||Private||×|
|7||Hotel at KTM/Pokhara||5 Star||Standard||×|
|8||Food on trek(BLD)||Unlimited Meal||3 Meal||×|
|9||Desert||From Menu||Fresh Fruit||×|
|12||Company Cap & T-shirt||√||√||×|
|13||Dawn Jacket & Sleeping – bag to be returned||√||√||×|
|14||Hard drink||Local Brand||×||×|
|15||Warm up hike||√||×||×|
|17||Buffer day for trek||√||×||×|
|18||Food in the city||×||×||×|
Note – Minimum people in group must be 02 so as to apply above price range.
Upper Dolpo is treasure home for human civilization. However the archaeological study is very less- this place still has living proof for antique culture and tradition. People, language, landscapes, forts are standing still till this date.
Are you looking for rain shadow trekking zone or different type of trekking in Nepal? Are you wondering if there is any place like Tibet out of Tibet? Upper Dolpo might hit your question. Phoskundo lake, 2 high passes, base camps and numerous antique villages are ornament of the region and reason behind itself being a restricted trekking trail.
Major Attraction of Upper Dolpo
- Remote trekking trails of Nepal
- Varieties of endangered animals with diverse landscape.
- Culture similar with Tibet
- Towering Mountains
- Monastries and Gumbas
- Remote Wilderness
- Deepest lake of Nepal "Shey-Phoksundo"

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…AND SO THE NIGHT BECAME (2020 REISSUE)
The classic masterpiece and second Aeternus album of black dark Norwegian metal finally re-issued! Heavily rooted in the classic black metal scene from Bergen, Norway, Aeternus first released their second album ".
..And so the night became" in 1998. 22 years later the long overdue re-issue on cd digipack and gatefold double vinyl is finally presented with the original cover art!
- There's No Wine Like The Blood's Crimson
- As I March
- Warrior Of The Crescent Moon
- When The Crow's Shadow Falls
- Ild Dans
- ...And So The Night Became


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Kazakhstan beyond Borat
A British journalist offers a colorful look at an ancient land and its people.
Ask any Western family heading to Kazakhstan to adopt a child: It’s hard to scare up readable English books on the Central Asian nation, and even harder to find an upbeat one. Like the rolling Kazakh steppe, the few existing volumes tend to be dry and bleak.
Into this landscape comes Christopher Robbins’s Apples Are From Kazakhstan: The Land That Disappeared, a colorful, whimsically illustrated travelogue about the past and present of an ancient land and its people.
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Many foreigners couldn’t find Kazakhstan, a nation the size of Western Europe, on a map – and the country’s history is just as mysterious.
"Modern Kazakhstan occupies a region of Central Asia that is not only a lacuna in the knowledge of most of the West, but has also been shrouded in mystery from the beginning of time,” Robbins writes. “To the ancients it was an unexplored and inaccessible world more myth than reality.” For today’s average Westerner, little has changed, but Robbins aims to alter that.
As his title suggests, along with the rich artistic and social legacies of its once nomadic inhabitants, and the vital role it played as a Silk Road caravan route, the land is thought to have given the world apples, tulips, and possibly even King Arthur.
From the hat-shaped airport in the former Kazakh capital, Almaty, to the spiky, oil-funded grandeur of its present one, Astana, the book shatters the pervasive image of today’s Kazakhstan as a backward land of bigotry and Borat.
“I took to Almaty, the apple city, from the beginning,” Robbins writes – despite the pounding of an all-night disco under his hotel room and some evocatively Soviet encounters with the hotel staff. Once installed in a cozy apartment near Russian revolutionary Leon Trotsky’s former exile digs, Robbins spends his days visiting golden eagle hunters, Kazakh antiquities experts, and of course the famous apple orchards.
When he leaves Almaty to travel to Astana, he seems to share the regrets of legions of bureaucrats who’ve been ordered to relocate to the odd new capital. This shiny $10-billion metropolis “bang in the middle of nowhere” is so thick with construction cranes, “so spanking new, so lacking in a settled identity, it seems unreal.”


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Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 has a new Playlist for the week of Jan. 18. Here's what fans can expect from the update.
Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2 both receive regular updates that typically introduce or bring back modes for players to explore. With player count rapidly decreasing for Warzone 2, Playlist updates are a great opportunity to entice players to return to the Battle Royale.
Unfortunately, this week's Playlist update does not contain any new content.
Warzone 2 Playlist Update: Jan.18
As announced by Raven Software, Warzone 2 players can expect the following modes in the latest Playlist update:
- Mini-Royale Trios
- Battle Royale (Quads, Trios, Duos, and Solos)
Mini-Royale is the perfect mode for players who wish for more action and faster gameplay. Instead of 150 players, only 54 players spawn into Al Mazrah, where half the map is already covered by gas. Fighting comes much earlier, and players no longer need to worry about cross-map rotates. The mode is only available to play in trios.
Battle Royale is the standard mode for Warzone 2. Players can spawn in solo, or with up to three teammates. The lobby consists of 150 players who will drop, loot, and fight in a shrinking area until only one team remains. Players who die can regain their freedom by either winning a gulag or being bought back by their team.

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