Do you feel like your laptop is becoming too hot!…..then you are not alone. We all face such problems in our daily lives. But in some cases, laptops may feel hot initially. There are many reasons of laptop’s CPU becoming hot.
Why is the Temperature a Factor?
The answer is, there may be many problems due to overheating. When a laptop computer overheats, it can cause serious damage to the memory and hard drive. The heat from the Laptops can also cause injury to the user. It can also cause burning and scorch marks on the surface of the table or desk where it’s sitting.
However, it is not so hard to check the temperature of a laptop computer for avoiding these problems. Check Laptop Temperature here
Are there Softwares to Protect Laptops from being Overheated?
There are many software available online for overheating of laptops. A list of free 10 laptop temperature monitor software is as follows;
List of Top 10 Free Laptop Temp Monitor
When it comes to a software that shows almost all necessary geeky stats, speccy is the first one we talk about. It is one of the best laptop overheating control software. It gives you detailed information on every piece of hardware on your laptop. It scans your laptop for stats like CPU, motherboard, RAM, graphics cards and more. See everything made easy out for you in one clean interface. It also allows you to save your scan results directly as a snapshot, XML or text file for easy sharing.
Handy for making sure your new laptop computer has the right specifications, or if technical support needs to diagnose an issue with your laptop computer.
It supports Windows XP/Vista/7/8 OS platforms.
#9 HW Monitor
It is a program that reads main health sensors of Laptop’s: temperatures, fans speed, voltage etc. The program controls almost all common sensor chips, like ITE® IT87 series, Winbond® ICs etc. It can read modern CPUs on thermal sensors, as well has hard drives temperature.
#8 Real Temp
Real temp is designed for almost all processors. It is very much effective in controlling CPU overheating.
Monitors temperature information from Intel Core based processors. Pentium 4 processors are not supported. It has an ability to calibrate Temp. for each core of your CPU. The program is based on gathering many data for CPU temperatures using a Fluke 62 IR Thermometer. The Test Sensors feature will check DTS sensors for all sorts of problems. No installation or registry modifications required. Support for Windows 2000 / XP / Vista / Windows 7 (32/64 bit)
#7 Open Hardware Monitor
The Open Hardware Monitor is compatible with almost all the hardware monitoring chips found in the present mainboard. The values or stats can be displayed in the main window, with a customizable desktop gadget and also in the system tray.
The free Open Hardware Monitor software runs on 32-bit and 64-bit Microsoft Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10 and any x86 based Linux operating systems.
#6 CPU Thermometer
CPU Thermometer is one of the useful CPU Temperature monitors; it helps you to monitor your laptop computer CPU temperature in live time. A program can show live status on the main tray too. This is one completely freeware, easy to install and easy to use.
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The only limitation of this software is, It is available only for Windows 7 OS. Other than that it is a perfect laptop maintenance tool. The program offers tools that take care of the registry, disk space and its defragmentation, installed software, HDD temperature and all sorts of things related to system’s health. Also, there are lots of other options helping to boost your system’s performance:
- Start-Up Management – Disable unnecessary software increasing performance
- Registry Cleaner – Easily check your registry and repair incorrectly linked registry entries
- Disk Cleaner – Find and delete unnecessary files from your disks
- Disk Defragmenter – Reduce the amount of fragmentation in file systems
- Hard Drive Monitor – Get hard disks temperature, performance, up-time etc.
Speed fan is also a very useful laptop temperature monitor system that helps to control fan speeds.
Speed Fan is compatible with almost all Windows OS platforms. It works with Windows 64 bit too.
#3 SIW Portable
SIW Portable is a software that comes up with many pieces of information about HDD, RAM, CPU temperatures etc. Though not popular it is a very useful software too. Yet no one prefers to use it.
Since it’s portable, it leaves no registry behind.
#2 MooO System Monitor
Moo0 system monitor lets you watch over system resource usages of your laptop
It can support up to 36 kinds of information including RAM usages, HDD etc. Using It, you may discover what is limiting your system performance in each occasion.
#1 HW info
HWinfo is a software for Windows that gives a quick overview, as well as a detailed look, at hardware components.
You can also see many hardware reports that can be saved for many purposes too. But it is a least popular software.
Its weak point is that it does not serve geeky stats in details hence not a preferable software to nerds.
This is the complete list of some best laptop temperature monitor program free for all the laptop users to protect laptop from being overheated.
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HOUGHTON — It’s often family and friends who spot the earliest indicators of hearing loss, said Dr. Melissa Collard of UP Audiology in Houghton — the TV turned up too loud, the need to have things repeated.
“I always say wives are my best referral source,” Dr. Krista Frick said.
While a loss of eyesight would make most people head to the ER, most people find a way to explain away their hearing loss, Collard said. For Better Hearing Month in may, they’re trying to change that mindset.
The problem has become more pronounced during the pandemic because of mask-wearing, which prevents people from being able to read lips, Collard said.
Before people can come to UP Audiology, they must get a referral from their doctor so theri insurance can be billed. An initial screening will include questions such as whether someone has had ear infections, or if they have experienced ringing in their ears. The initial visit also includes checking the ears and eardrums, as well as a hearing test.
“We’re not here to sell you a product,” Collard said. “We’re here to figure out what’s going on and help you find the best solution. If we can’t help you solve your problem, we’re going to figure out where you need to go to get some help.”
UP Audiology works with ear, nose and throat doctors in Marquette, Escanaba and the University of Michigan’s children’s hospital.
People can need to be sent somewhere else for things such as ear infections, or sudden hearing loss. For the latter, time is of the essence, Collard said.
“If you wake up one morning and your hearing is gone, go to the ER, get a referral to an ear, nose and throat doctor,” she said. “If you do it quickly, there’s a greater chance that it can come back.”
The biggest times for sudden hearing loss are the fourth of July and the start of deer season, Collard said.
“Inevitably, we get a call the opening day of deer season — ‘My rifle accidentally went off in my truck,’ or ‘My buddy was shooting next to me, and I can’t hear,” she said. “It doesn’t take more than a time or two.”
The audiologists also talk to people about what they can do to protect their hearing. Once a patient comes out the booth, the first thing Collard will ask them is what kind of noise they’ve been around. Then she goes over options for protecting what they have.
One of the go-to recommendations is inexpensive foam earplugs, which Collard wears herself when mowing the lawn. UP Audiology can also design a custom device depending on the need, whether it’s musicians, kids with ear infections or people with snoring spouses.
“We’ll get people who come in with a really specific situation, like ‘I am a clay shooter, but I need to hear my partner talking in between when we’re doing a competition,'” Collard said. “We can make things for that.”
One of their clients is a 200-person company in the Appleton, Wisconsin area, which orders heavy-duty custom ear protection that can last five years, Collard said.
Office manager Sherrie Vorbeck thinks about hearing when she sees parents with screaming children at loud events such as fireworks displays or monster truck rallies.
“The earlier you start the better whether they’re a day old, or they’re 95 years old,” she said. “Protecting your hearing is very, very important.”
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Mayim Bialik has spent a good part of her life in front of TV cameras: first as the child star of the hit comedy series Blossom, and more recently as Sheldon Cooper’s love interest — a nerdy neuroscientist — on The Big Bang Theory. (In between, she actually earned a PhD in neuroscience from UCLA…but that’s another story.) As a child, Bialik had a serious overbite — but with all her time on camera, braces were just not an option.
“I never had braces,” she recently told Dear Doctor – Dentistry & Oral Health magazine. “I was on TV at the time, and there weren’t a lot of creative solutions for kids who were on TV.” Instead, her orthodontist managed to straighten her teeth using retainers and headgear worn only at night.
Today, there are several virtually invisible options available to fix orthodontic issues — and you don’t have to be a child star to take advantage of them. In fact, both children and adults can benefit from these unobtrusive appliances.
Tooth colored braces are just like traditional metal braces, with one big difference: The brackets attached to teeth are made from a ceramic material that blends in with the natural color of teeth. All that’s visible is the thin archwire that runs horizontally across the teeth — and from a distance it’s hard to notice. Celebs like Tom Cruise and Faith Hill opted for this type of appliance.
Clear aligners are custom-made plastic trays that fit over the teeth. Each one, worn for about two weeks, moves the teeth just a bit; after several months, you’ll see a big change for the better in your smile. Best of all, clear aligners are virtually impossible to notice while you’re wearing them — which you’ll need to do for 22 hours each day. But you can remove them to eat, or for special occasions. Zac Efron and Katherine Heigl, among others, chose to wear clear aligners.
Lingual braces really are invisible. That’s because they go behind your teeth (on the tongue side), where they can’t be seen; otherwise they are similar to traditional metal braces. Lingual braces are placed on teeth differently, and wearing them often takes some getting used to at first. But those trade-offs are worth it for plenty of people. Which celebs wore lingual braces? Rumor has it that the list includes some top models, a well-known pop singer, and at least one British royal.
So what’s the best way to straighten your teeth and keep the orthodontic appliances unnoticeable? Just ask us! We’d be happy to help you choose the option that’s just right for you. You’ll get an individualized evaluation, a solution that fits your lifestyle — and a great-looking smile!
For more information about hard-to-see (or truly invisible) orthodontics, please contact our office or schedule a consultation. You can read more in the Dear Doctor magazine articles “Orthodontics for the Older Adult” and “Clear Aligners for Teenagers.”
In the battle against tooth decay, fluoride is an important weapon. Since the discovery of its dental health benefits a century ago, fluoride has been credited with saving countless teeth.
But over its history in dental care, this natural-occurring chemical has also had its share of controversy with concerns raised from time to time on potential health dangers. These run the gamut from “conspiracy theory” speculations to credible research like a 2006 National Research Council study that suggested a possible increased risk of bone fracture or cancer from over-consumption of fluoride.
Even so, there is actually little evidence or even record of incidence for such dire consequences. The only definitive health effect from fluoride found after decades of copious research is a condition called fluorosis, a permanent staining effect on the teeth. Fluorosis poses a cosmetic problem but does not harm the health of the teeth.
Moderation in fluoride use seems to be the key to gaining its health benefits while avoiding fluorosis. One influential fluoride researcher, Dr. Steven Levy, estimates 0.05-0.07 milligrams of fluoride per one kilogram of body weight (about a tenth the weight of a grain of salt for every two pounds) is sufficient to gain the optimum dental benefit from fluoride.
The real question then is whether your family’s current consumption of fluoride is within this range. That will depend on a number of factors, including whether your local water utility adds fluoride to your drinking water supply and how much. You may also be ingesting fluoride through processed foods, juices and even some bottled waters. And you can encounter fluoride in dental care including toothpastes and clinical treatments.
One way to moderate your family’s fluoride intake is to be sure all your family members are using the correct amount of fluoride toothpaste for their age while brushing. Infants need only a slight smear on the end of the brush, while older children can brush adequately with just a pea-sized amount. For other tips and advice, talk to your dentist about your family’s fluoride intake and how you might adjust it.
Even with the possibility of fluorosis, fluoride still provides an incredible benefit in preventing tooth decay. By understanding fluoride and keeping your intake within normal ranges you can maximize its benefit for healthier teeth and minimize the fluorosis risk.
If you would like more information on the role of fluoride in dental health, please contact us or schedule an appointment for a consultation. You can also learn more about this topic by reading the Dear Doctor magazine article “Fluoride & Fluoridation in Dentistry.”
Whether you live in the snow belt or the sunny south, the winter season often means a change in the weather. In many places, the sun isn't as strong and cooler temperatures bring relief from the summer's heat. Yet even though it may be chillier outside, your body's need for hydration is the same as it was in the summer—and a lack of proper hydration can be bad news for your oral hygiene.
Everyone knows we need to drink plenty of water every day to stay healthy. It's important for good oral hygiene because water is the major component of saliva, which fights bacteria and helps neutralize the acids that cause tooth decay. Water also keeps the soft tissues of the mouth moist and healthy, and helps fight bad breath. In many communities tap water is fluoridated, which offers proven protection against cavities.
But in the middle of winter, fewer people carry around bottles of cold water for refreshment—and that's a shame, because we need it just as much! While indoor (and outdoor) air is often drier in winter, your body continues to lose water in the same ways. And if you keep up a healthy exercise routine (like jogging, snow sports or backyard fun and games), you still need plenty of hydration. An ice-cold glass of water may not be as appealing in January as in July…but it's just as important.
Of course, the water you drink doesn't have to be freezing cold to do its job. Hot tea (especially herbal tea) can be a healthy option for wintertime hydration. So is plain water without ice. Fruits and vegetables also contain lots of water, plus vitamins, fiber, and many more substances that are good for your body.
But there are some drinks you should avoid—or at least take in moderation. Regularly drinking coffee and tea can stain your teeth, and excessive caffeine may have negative health effects. Consuming alcoholic beverages can cause dry mouth, and may increase the risk of oral cancers. And, of course, drinks that contain sugar (including soda, some juices, and many coffee and hot chocolate beverages) are linked not only to tooth decay, but to other health problems as well.
And whatever the season, don't forget to come in to the dental office for regular checkups and cleanings. We can remove the sticky tartar that clings to your teeth and may cause tooth decay and other problems. We will also perform a complete dental exam, evaluate your oral health and help resolve small problems before they turn into big headaches (or toothaches). Working together, we can help you enjoy the benefits of good oral hygiene all though the year.
If you would like more information on oral hygiene, please contact us or schedule a consultation. You can learn more by reading the Dear Doctor magazine articles “10 Tips For Daily Oral Care at Home” and “Think Before You Drink.”

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Finnish renewable materials company Stora Enso is planning to convert its Oulu paper mill in Finland into a packaging board production plant.
The company will close paper machine 6 and a sheeting plant at the location by the end of 2020.
In June, Stora Enso announced plans to evaluate development opportunities for the Oulu Mill as it is facing challenges with market demand and profitability for the production of coated wood-free paper.
The company conducted a feasibility study and planned to convert the mill into a packaging board grades plant.
The move is expected to reduce a maximum of 400 employees at the plant. The packaging firm is currently engaging in co-determination negotiations with employees regarding job losses.
The company’s board of directors will make a decision regarding the conversion following the co-determination process in the first half of this year.
Stora Enso expects to invest approximately €350m between 2019 and 2021 to convert paper machine 7 into kraftliner with an annual production capacity of 450,000t. It will also convert the pulp mill and drying machine to produce unbleached brown pulp.
The company will file the environmental application for the conversion later this month.
Beginning on 25 March, the company will begin negotiations with approximately 600 employees working at the location in line with Finland’s co-determination law.
The negotiations include the proposed conversion plan, reorganisation of structures, functions, resources and job roles. The changes are expected to be completed by the end of 2020.


LAKE MARY, Fla. -- Advanced Solar Photonics, LLC, an American manufacturer of photovoltaic equipment and provider of turnkey alternative energy systems, announced it is introducing a line of next generation glass-to-glass PV modules.
The dual sided glass module series will include a range of products featuring bifacial cells, framed and frameless construction, and optical tracking front sheets with micro lenses. G2G PV solar panels feature thinner tempered glass, which reduces the distance light travels, thereby increasing overall module efficiency 10 percent. To further increase efficiency, ASP modules feature a holographic material sandwiched between the silicon and EVA layers maximizing the time per day they can generate electricity from the sun.
"The use of glass-to- glass technology in PV module encapsulation and fabrication is an example of how electricity costs can be hedged through innovation and technology rather than through financial tools," said Lawrence Hefler, spokesman for ASP. "The company's investment in research and development will continue to bring the cost of solar to grid parity making it more economically viable in the US."
G2G architecture provides dual sided protection of silicon materials from extreme weather conditions. Thinner glass ensures less heat, thermal stability, resistance to impact and elimination of micro fractures. G2G modules are expected to have a usable lifetime of 50 years without danger of mechanical damage or temperature and humidity-related delamination of the back sheet. The glass-to-glass lamination method with no multi-layer back sheet also reduces fire hazard and lessens the probability of mechanical damage over the lifetime of the module.
The highlight of the G2G series is the bifacial technology that will replace costly axis-based mechanical tracking systems with less expensive optical tracking panels while achieving the same efficiency gains.
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Laser Safety Goggles
Protect your eyes by wearing a laser safety goggles during the application of laser marking, cutting, and welding. Any lasers, be it fiber laser, CO2 laser, YAG laser, or UV laser, are harmful to the human eyes. It is highly recommended by Finmark Laser to always wear a laser safety goggles in every laser application attempt.
There are a wide spectrum of laser safety goggles in the market. Here at Finmark Laser, we remove the hurdle of sourcing for the right laser safety goggles for your needs. We will do the job for you, and will only recommend the correct laser safety goggles needed for the job without over purchasing of higher grade laser safety goggles which are not needed and necessary.


CHRISTOPHER J. McCABE, Republican, District 14, Howard & Montgomery Counties.
12400 Clarksville Pike
Clarksville, MD 21029 - 1225
Member of Senate since 1991. Member, Economic and Environmental Affairs Committee, 1991- (education subcommittee; health subcommittee); Joint Committee on Administrative, Executive and Legislative Review, 1991-. Member, Joint Legislative Work Group on Community College Financing, 1994-95; Joint Budget and Audit Committee, 1995-97. Chair, Howard County Senate Delegation, 1995-.
Member, Foster Care Review Board, Howard County, 1982-. Budget committee chair, Citizen Advisory Board, Board of Education, Howard County, 1988-89. Member, Task Force on Maryland Building Performance Standards, 1992-; Governor's Commission on Adoption, 1995; Task Force on Sentencing and Intermediate Sanctions, Cabinet Council on Criminal and Juvenile Justice, 1995-; Maryland Commission on Criminal Sentencing Policy, 1996-; Adoption Oversight Team, Department of Human Resources, 1997-.
Born in Encino, California, January 19, 1956. University of Notre Dame, B.B.A., 1978; Fairleigh Dickinson University, M.B.A., 1980. Development officer, Johns Hopkins Hospital and School of Medicine. Member, Howard Countians for Councilmanic Districts, (vice-chair, 1983-84); Howard County Republican Club (president, 1983-85); Republican State Central Committee, Howard County, 1984-; Association of Republican State Legislators, 1995-. Delegate, Republican Party National Convention, 1996. Finance chair, steering committee, Howard County Chemical-Free Graduation, 1985-86. Board member, Howard County Youth Resource Center, 1986. Vice-Chair, Hospital Division Campaign, Central Maryland United Way, 1988. Board member, Howard County Churches Concerned for the Homeless. Finance chair, member, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, Howard County Chapter, 1988-. Member, Leadership Howard County, Howard County Chamber of Commerce, 1988-89; Citizens Advisory Committee, Hands of Shared Time, 1988-; National Society of Fund-Raising Executives; Knights of Columbus. Merit badge counselor, Boy Scout Troop 944. Honorary member, Metropolitan District, Boy Scouts of America. Married; two children.
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Prior to making an application for a residential subdivision, it is essential that you understand the relevant policies and provisions applying to the land and how these affect the City's consideration of your application.
Clause 56 of the Horsham Planning Scheme (ResCode)
Clause 56 of the Horsham Planning Scheme (also known as ResCode) provides specific controls for residential subdivisions that encourage a wide range of lot sizes, gives communities a sense of identity, protects natural and cultural features and complements the existing neighbourhood.
Clause 56 (ResCode) establishes the criteria for the subdivision of land in Residential Zones and contains objectives and standards that must be addressed.
An objective describes the desired outcome to be achieved in the completed development and these must be met. A standard contains the requirements to meet the objective. All applicable standards should be met, however if Council is satisfied that an application for an alternative design solution meets the design objective, the alternative design solution may be considered.
An application for a planning permit for a residential subdivision must include a Site and Context Description and Design Response. This enables opportunities and constraints of a site to be identified and responded to in the design of the development.
Site and Context Description
The site and context description must be drawn to scale and accurately show the following:
- Site shape, dimensions and size
- Orientation and contours
- Trees and other significant vegetation
- The siting and use of existing buildings on the site
- Significant views to and from the site
- Street frontage features such as poles, street trees and kerb crossovers
- Access points
- Drainage and infrastructure connections
- Any significant natural features of the site, including drainage lines, watercourses, significant habitat and habitat corridors for the movement of fauna
- Noise and odour sources or other external influences
- Any other notable features or characteristics of the site.
In relation to the surrounding area:
- The pattern of the subdivision of the surrounding area
- Existing land uses
- The siting and use of existing buildings on adjacent properties
- The location and type of significant vegetation
- Street and footpath widths, materials and detailing
- Location, distance and characteristics of any nearby public open space
- Direction and distances to local shops, school, community and recreational facilities
- Directions and distances to public transport routes and stops
- Direction and distances to existing neighbourhood, town and regional activity centres and major employment areas and their catchments
- Existing transport routes, including freeways, arterial and sub-arterial roads and major roads connecting neighbourhoods
- Local street network
- Traffic volumes and movements on adjacent roads
- Pedestrian and bicycle paths
- Any places of natural and cultural significance.
The design response demonstrates how the design was derived from the site analysis and responds to requirements of Clause 56. It must be submitted with an application for a planning permit for a residential subdivision
Planning Permit Application Requirements
The following details are required to be submitted with an application for residential subdivision:
- A completed application form or submitted online via the Planning Portal.
- A copy of Certificate of Title (Information on how to obtain this is here).
- Site and Context Description.
- Design response that demonstrates compliance with the provisions of Clause 56.
Council must advise the applicant that the Site and Context Description is adequate prior to the planning application being advertised or before deciding upon an application.
Given the complex nature of the controls that relate to residential subdivision and the standard of supporting documentation required, it is strongly recommended by Council that you seek assistance from a qualified town planner and licensed land surveyor to assist you to prepare your application.
Processing of proposals for residential subdivision is generally streamlined when they adequately respond to the requirements of Clause 56 and are supported by the required documentation.
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- 2 N.O.V.A. Legacy MOD Apk Features:
- 4 Download N.O.V.A Legacy MOD APK IOS with Unlimited Everything 2022:
- 5 Easy way to Download and Install the N.O.V.A Legacy MOD APK Latest Version Free for Android/IOS:
- 6 How to Enable Unknown Sources in Android devices?
- 7 Frequently Asked Questions
N.O.V.A. Legacy MOD APK App Information
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N.O.V.A Legacy Gameplay
The gameplay of this fantastic android game is really awesome and easy. So, you can play the game well. If you have ever played any action or battle game on your smartphone.
Then it is really easy for you. But if you haven’t played the battle game of this genre, then you have no need to worry. Because it is very easy to control the game character and also the rules are easy to understand.
Hence, in the term of gameplay, the developers offer both partial destructibility of the environment.
Further, it provides large-scale shootings with special effects and a flexible character configurator with a bunch of equipment.
N.O.V.A. Legacy MOD Apk Features:
This action game looks like a generic FPS shooting game but it’s not and provides a lot of features to all the players. If you want to know all the features, then you have to read the complete content. Some features are as follows:
To play this action game well, you have to use all the elements and game store items. You will collect the money after completing the missions and challenges. This money will be used to buy store items and many other things. But the collection will not enough. Hence, the Mod version provides unlimited money to fulfill all the needs.
In this game, you can enjoy the arena battle and kill the aliens with your powers. The feature is that you have no need to unlock the arenas with coins or money. Because the apk file provides you the ability to unlock free.
Weapons and gadgets
There are a lot of weapons and fighting gadgets that will help you to kill enemies or aliens. So, this is really the best feature because you can go to the game store and easily equip your favorite weapon.
Offline and online
The N.O.V.A game is available in both offline and online modes. So, you can play it online via the internet. If you haven’t a Wi-Fi or data connection, you can play the offline mode with ease.
Graphics and Controls
This action battle game boasts unique 3D graphics that will fuel your inner cravings for an intergalactic fight. Hence, you can fight against unknown space creatures as well as drones and try to survive.
Free to install
The N.O.V.A. Legacy app comes with a simple user interface. Further, the installation method is also very simple and you can get it free from here. Thus, if you want to download this special apk file, you have to read the complete method that is given below.
Download N.O.V.A Legacy MOD APK IOS with Unlimited Everything 2022:
- First of all, download Cydia Impactor on your iOS device.
- Follow the same steps given in the above points
- After downloading the file, connect the iOS device to your computer system, and select your specific device type from the drop-down menu.
- Now go to the app file and drag the file into Cydia impactor.
- Afterward, install the application on your iOS device. And navigate to settings > General > Profile > Android device manager and then select from there.
- Now turn on the trust of your device.
- In the last step, log in to the installed application and enjoy the premium features of APK on your iOS devices.
Easy way to Download and Install the N.O.V.A Legacy MOD APK Latest Version Free for Android/IOS:
To download and install the N.O.V.A. Legacy app latest version on your device, you have to follow some steps. From this web page, you will get the easiest way to install this super fantastic mobile app free for your android version. The easy steps are as follows:
To install the latest version of the N.O.V.A. Legacy Android app, you have to uninstall the previous version from your device.
2. Allow Third-party Apps
It is very important to allow third-party apps on your device. It is because you can’t download the apps manually on your smartphone. So, it is needed to go to the device setting option and enable unknown sources.
3. Get the Link
From this web page, you will get the original game app. Hence, you can clearly see the app link. So, there is no extra effort required for it, just you have to click on the link and wait for the process.
4. Stable Internet Connection
To download the N.O.V.A. Legacy game app speedily, you have to stabilize your internet connection and downloading speed.
5. Download Process
The download process requires just a few minutes. So, you have to be relaxed and wait for it.
Open Download Folder
After the download process, you have to go to the file manager and open the download folder. The newly-downloaded file will be on the top of the list.
6. Extract File
Now you have to unzip the .rar file with the WinRAR app.
7. Installation Process
After all the process, you have to tap on the app and install it on your device. All is done successfully, enjoy the N.O.V.A. Legacy MOD Complete Version Free.
How to Enable Unknown Sources in Android devices?
If you want to enable the unknown resources in your android devices. You have to follow these easy steps.
- Go to the mobile “Settings“.
- Next, go to “Security“.
- Easily Tap the “Enable” to allow the “Unknown Sources“. Though, it is permission to download the apps manually in your device.
- A Pop-up box will be warning you about the change, it should be close by clicking on OK.
- Pull download the Notification panel from the top of the screen.
- Tap App and Install.
- All is done successfully. Enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is the N.O.V.A Legacy game offline?
Yes, this is also for offline players. So, if you haven’t the data or Wi-Fi connection, you can play this game on your smartphone.
Q. How do you change characters in the N.O.V.A legacy?
It is very easy to change the character in this game. So, you have to just tap the “Multiplayer” button and you’ll find a “spray paint” icon. Hence, with just a simple touch you can change the skin of your hero.
Q. Can I play the N.O.V.A Legacy on my PC?
Yes, as it is an android game but you can play it on your PC also. The Bluestacks emulator is used to play all the android games on the PC. So, download and install it on your device and enjoy it a lot.

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To speak to a project expert or for more information on the Alameda Corridor, the Twin Oaks Water Treatment Plant or for more information on successful PBIs across the state of California, contact CELSOC Communications Director Brian Heaton at bheaton@celsoc.
CELSOC is a 52-year-old, statewide association representing 1,200 private consulting engineering and land surveying firms that average 20 employees each.
With the governor's proposal, CELSOC stands ready to partner with elected officials and state and local resources to help California rebuild and maintain its infrastructure systems quickly, efficiently, and cost effectively.
CELSOC is currently sponsoring AB 1261 (Caballero - D, Salinas), a bill that would clarify the rules for local agencies to use public-private partnerships to build local infrastructure.
Click here to review the Supreme Court's ruling in CELSOC
With the passage of the infrastructure bonds the state needs both public and private sector resources to ensure that the bond funds are fully utilized and the voters' wishes for new transportation, water, education and other facilities are fulfilled," said CELSOC Executive Director Paul Meyer.
The engineering and surveying firms represented by CELSOC stand ready to assist the state with its huge workload by helping to deliver projects on time and within budget.
is a 52-year-old statewide association representing 1,200 private consulting engineering and land surveying firms.
Executive Director Paul Meyer, "Engineering, surveying and environmental consulting firms are ready, willing and able to help deliver the state's infrastructure bond projects as quickly and effectively as possible.
encourages the Governor and Legislature to fully authorize agencies to utilize the most modern and advanced project delivery techniques available.
Now that the voters have given our elected officials the financing tools to improve our infrastructure, CELSOC
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Ever feel like you're struggling to hear conversation in a crowded place, straining to catch important information during a meeting, or just wishing that technology could cater a bit more to your personal hearing needs? Unfortunately, many people have had these kind of experiences.
This issue is set to change due to a new patent filed by Starkey Laboratories, patent number US20230336928A1, for a more compact design of a hearing device. In essence, this patent is aimed at solving the persistent challenges in hearing device manufacturing that have, until now, resulted in devices often seen as bulky, uncomfortable and process-intensive during assembly.
Why do these challenges matter, you ask? Well, the hearing aids of today are becoming more sophisticated, equipped with added sensors and larger circuits. Compacting them without sacrificing efficacy and durability hasn't been an easy task. The designs involve tedious manufacturing processes that are time and labor-intensive, require bulky assembly components that can lead to discomfort, and add complexities that limit consistent production. What's worse, many of these designs potentially expose sensitive sensors to damaging vibrations during manufacturing, negatively influencing their functionality.
The Starkey Laboratories' patent is designed to overcome these bottlenecks. It introduces a new approach to the structure of hearing aids. By integrating attachment features into the battery housing of the device and eliminating the need for an additional structural spine, overall size is significantly reduced. Furthermore, the new patent allows for the standardized design across various types of custom in-the-ear devices, such as In-The-Ear (ITE), In-The-Canal (ITC), and Completely-In-Canal (CIC) hearing aids. This not only reduces the overall hearing device size substantially but also accelerates the assembly time, thereby improving the manufacturing efficiency.
Thinking about the future, visualise an old lady sharing an afternoon with her grandkids in a park. With this new design, hearing becomes more seamless than ever before, enabling them to hear every giggle and rustle without the discomfort of a bulky hearing aid. Or picture a businessman in a meeting, catching every detail without the routine worry of his hearing aid falling out or feeling uncomfortable.
As this invention is patented, it is important to mention that patenting does not guarantee the introduction of this new design in the market soon, or at all. However, by solving some of the core problems of current hearing aid design, this patent could pave the path for a new generation of customized hearing aids. A world with sleeker, more comfortable, and efficient hearing devices does seem closer than ever before.

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The uncrewed Cygnus spacecraft launched at 9:59 a.m. EDT Saturday, November 2, 2019, on an Antares rocket from NASA's Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia. The oven, which can reach a top temperature of 363.3 C, was created to take advantage of the modular nature of the ISS and will be installed in its own specially-designed locker insert.
"Zero-G Oven explores the possibility and challenges of baking fresh meals in a microgravity environment", a description of the NASA experiment says.
The dough comes from none other than DoubleTree by Hilton, the makers of arguably one of the most infamous chocolate chip cookies. That's if the test oven, created to bake in zero gravity, works as planned.More news: Federal judge strikes down Donald Trump's 'conscience' rule on abortions
An oven has been sent recently to the International Space Station with the Cygnus capsule, so the astronauts will experiment the baking of cookies in space and see what impact heat and zero gravity will have on the shape of the cookies.
The capsule also contains the equipment needed to complete a series of spacewalks this month to fix a key particle physics detector, as well as a range of research equipment and crew supplies.
The spacecraft successfully separated from the rocket about nine minutes after the blastoff, flying on its way to the space station, according to NASA's live broadcast.More news: David Eason Claims Jenelle Evans 'Disappeared' With Their Daughter Amid Divorce Drama!
The shipment, weighing about 3700kg, is expected to reach the ISS on Tuesday (NZ time).
When Cygnus, dubbed the S.S. Alan Bean, arrives at the space station on Monday, November 4, Expedition 61 astronauts Jessica Meir and Christina Koch of NASA will use the space station's robotic arm to capture Cygnus, and NASA's Andrew Morgan will monitor telemetry.
Flight controllers at the Johnson Space Center in Houston then took over arm operations and remotely pulled the Cygnus in for berthing at the Earth-facing port of the station's central Unity module, locking it in place with 16 motorized bolts.More news: Hulman & Company to announce sale of IMS, INDYCAR to Penske


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Canesten Combi Pessary And External Cream 500mg/2% (10g)
Canesten Combi Pessary And Cream has been clinically formulated to clear the causes and symptoms of thrush. The pack contains a regular vaginal pessary to clear the infection and a double strength external cream designed to relieve itching, burning, and soreness. Unlike some other products, Canesten Combi Pessary And External Cream treat both the causes and the symptoms of thrush to offer long lasting relief.
For women who have previously been diagnosed with vaginal thrush, Canesten combi pessary and cream clears the cause and symptoms of thrush. Your symptoms should improve within three days of treatment.
- Contains the active ingredient clotrimazole.
- Soothes and clears vaginal thrush.
- Relieves itching and other external symptoms.
- Treats the internal cause of thrush.
- Pessary and cream combination treatment.
The pessary contains; Clotrimazole 500mg, Lactose Monohydrate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Lactic Acid, Maize Starch, Crospovidone, Calcium Lactate Pentahydrate, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide and Hypromellose. The 10g tube of cream contains; Clotrimazole 200mg (2% w/w), Sorbitan Stearate, Polysorbate 60, Cetyl Palmitate, Cetostearyl Alcohol, Octyldodecanol, Benzyl Alcohol and Purified Water.
- Thinly and evenly applied to the area around the entrance of the vagina, 2 or 3 times a day and smoothed in gently.
- The symptoms of thrush should disappear within three days of treatment. If no improvement is seen after seven days, you must tell your doctor.
- Wash your hands before removing the foil from the blister pack and again afterwards when you have used the applicator.
- Remove the applicator from the packaging.
- Pull out the plunger until it stops.
- Remove the pessary from the foil blister pack and place firmly into the applicator. To fit the pessary into the applicator, the holder of the applicator needs to be squeezed lightly at both sides. The pessary fits tightly into the applicator and needs to be squeezed into the holder to about 1cm.
- Carefully put the applicator as deep as is comfortable into the vagina (this is easiest when lying on your back with your knees bent up). Holding the applicator in place, slowly press the plunger until it stops so that the pessary is deposited into the vagina.
- Remove the applicator. Dispose of the applicator in a safe place, out of the reach of children. The applicator cannot be flushed down the toilet.
- Since the pessary dissolves in the vagina, it may be helpful to wear a panty liner because it is quite common to notice a white chalky residue after using the pessary. This does not mean that the treatment has not worked. However, if you notice pieces of undissolved pessary, speak to your doctor or a pharmacist, as the treatment may not have worked properly.
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The Air Force and Marine Corps have for years envisioned future V-22 weapons to better aid special operators moving into and out of hostile territory aboard the tilt-rotor aircraft.
The list may now include lasers.
“Think traditional rockets and guns,” John “Bones” Parker, Tiltrotor Business Development manager for Boeing Co. and a former Marine aviator, told Military.com on Tuesday. “But [the services] have said, ‘Anything new, we’ll entertain’ — so you can think [lasers] and even … non-lethal-type weapons, like sonic waves or sound waves.”
Parker told reporters during a Boeing media event at the company’s facilities outside Washington, D.C., that officials have tested “forward firing weapons systems mounted [on] the fuselage” such as precision-guided 2.75-inch rockets, and the tube-launched AGM-176 Griffin missile “to demonstrate that the V-22 can fire both in the forward fight … and also 60 degrees.”
“That would include a forward-firing gun, large caliber on the turret, precision-guided munitions out the front, out the back and out the hell-hole,” or in the hatch under the fuselage, he said.
In 2015, the Marine Corps tested a non-explosive version of the Griffin missile on the MV-22. It traveled about 4.5 miles, according to Marine Corps Times. The Air Force flies the CV-22.
The Bell-Boeing-built V-22 has the possibility of such capabilities, but Parker said the configuration differences between the variants are significant. Of the 300 or so V-22s already flying, there are about 75 different configurations per platform.
The goal is to standardize, he said but didn’t elaborate.
Read more of this story at Military.com.


Beginning July 1st, 2018, technology companies that sell software as a service are no longer required to collect sales tax.
In March of this year, Governor Holcomb signed Senate Bill 257 into law exempting transactions where the end user purchases, rents, leases, or licenses the right to remotely access prewritten computer software over the internet, over private or public networks, or through wireless media- more commonly referred to as software as a service (SaaS).
Prior to this bill, there was no official guidance for taxpayers. The Indiana Department of Revenue took the position that remotely accessed prewitten software was subject to the 7% sales tax when a customer gained constructive possession and the right to use, control and direct the use of the software by a user in Indiana.
Senate Bill 257 does not change the sales tax treatement of prewritten software transferred in a tangible medium or delivered by load and leave. Those items will still be subject to sales tax.
With the sigining of this bill, Indiana becomes one of four states to except SaaS from sales tax.
This law is effective only to transactions occurring after June 30, 2018 and is scheduled to expire July 1, 2024


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When people have said "poverty is no excuse," my response has been, "Yes, you're right. Poverty is not an excuse. It's a condition. It's like gravity. Gravity affects everything you do on the planet. So does poverty." - Gerald Bracey
As former voucher champion Paul E. Peterson of Harvard notes, all our favorite silver bullets have failed to change scoring patterns over the past half-century: the end of legal segregation, extra federal dollars for students in poverty, high-stakes tests, schools of choice—via charters or vouchers, teachers with more degrees, teachers' unions, improved wages for teachers, and even smaller schools. Of course, we've never done any of these wholeheartedly, but would we want to? We've in reality increased the separations across race and class. And no legal victory has produced equal school resources for the rich and poor. At one short moment in the 1980s we contemplated rethinking the nature of the "evidence" for improved schooling—shifting from "credit hours" and standardized tests to an older form of assessment:"Show me." It didn't last even a decade. Peterson's latest hope is technology and distance learning. Actually, I lived through that once before. Remember? But, I wouldn't dismiss it entirely—as I wouldn't any of the fads. We will not be a nation in the forefront of invention, however, if we stop inventing different answers to the $64-million-dollar questions: What do we want? And, how much do we all have to agree? -- Deborah Meier, Bridging Differences Blog
"...Education Department data show that disadvantaged children enter kindergarten already three months behind the national average in reading and math skills, and never catch up. That's because their advantaged contemporaries are not standing still. They continue to benefit from travel, summer camp and other enriching experiences. Even the best schools have no control over these factors. It's little wonder then that there will always be a gap in academic achievement.
"California is a reminder of why it's so important not to draw conclusions based on incomplete information. Its public schools were once the envy of the nation. But since the 1960s, their performance has declined dramatically. Is this the result of a new generation of ineffective teachers in the classrooms, or the growth of teachers unions that protect them?
"Some say yes. But there's another more likely explanation. During the period in question, California's immigrant population soared because of the 1965 federal legislation that opened the gates to citizenship. (This does not begin to take into consideration the countless number of the undocumented.) One in four students in California is an English language learner, compared with fewer than one in ten on average in other states.
"Almost 60 percent of the state's total public school population consists of Hispanics, many of them low-income. This demographic is reflected in the fact that half of California's students qualify for free- or reduced-price lunches.
"Why are these numbers relevant to the achievement gap? The Public Policy Institute of California reported that only 50 percent of elementary schools with the highest share of poor students made adequate yearly progress in 2007, while 98 percent of elementary schools with the lowest share of poor students did so.
"If any doubt remains, California released its Academic Performance Index rankings on May 13, showing continued vast disparities in achievement between schools serving poor Hispanic and African-American students and schools serving middle-class white students.
"Let's not give up on trying to change this discouraging picture, but at the same time let's not delude ourselves into thinking that schools alone are the answer, whether in California or in any state. Extraordinary teachers can be powerful agents in helping students make progress in learning, but they are not miracle workers who can make the achievement gap disappear.
"Believing otherwise creates anger in taxpayers who have been led to believe that if only schools were like they used to be in the past there would be no gaps. It's a myth." -- Walt Gardner's Reality Check
The Disparity Gap
America talks about closing the Achievement Gap, which makes it easy for us to ignore the other gaps between black and white children; The homeowner gap...the health care gap...the income gap...the poverty gap...the unemployment gap...the incarceration gap...the murder gap. Close these gaps and there won't be an achievement gap.
~~~Because America’s schools are so highly segregated by income, race, and ethnicity, problems related to poverty occur simultaneously, with greater frequency, and act cumulatively in schools serving disadvantaged communities. These schools therefore face significantly greater challenges than schools serving wealthier children, and their limited resources are often overwhelmed. Efforts to improve educational outcomes in these schools, attempting to drive change through test-based accountability, are thus unlikely to succeed unless accompanied by policies to address the OSFs [out-of-school factors] that negatively affect large numbers of our nations’ students. Poverty limits student potential; inputs to schools affect outputs from them. -- David C. Berliner, Poverty and Potention: Out-Of-School Factors and School Success

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Im Bann der Hundebestie
‚Humanimalische‘ Querverbindungen zwischen den Kriminalromanen von Conan Doyle, Simenon und Dürrenmatt
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Arthur Conan Doyle’s ‚The Hound of the Baskervilles‘, Georges Simenon’s ‚Le chien jaune‘ and Friedrich Dürrenmatt’s ‚Der Richter und sein Henker‘ stand for specific variants of the detective novel, and, moreover, they draw on quite different national literary traditions. All three, however, are haunted by a ‚beast dog‘. This is precisely the starting point of the present comparative reading. It tries to display the ways in which the beast dogs, interplaying with countless animal comparisons and metaphors, refer the three texts to a ‚shared‘ discursive context: All three vary the figure of thought of the ‚bête humaine‘, a model that fascinated cultural critics from the late 19th until well into the 20th century. Surprisingly, the novels endow not only suspects and criminals with ‚primitive‘ animal features, but also the investigators Holmes, Maigret and Bärlach. In other words: In the examined texts – doubtlessly belonging to the classics of crime literature –, the beast dog contributes to questioning an opposition which is purportedly constitutive of the genre itself.

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I always make Eggplant Parmesan when I have an eggplant. Lately, I have been roasting eggplant and squash in the oven with olive oil and salt and pepper, it is delicious!
These roasted vegetables can be ingredients or stand alone as a side dish! In this pasta dish, the roasted eggplant is garnished with red pepper flakes, oregano and Basil, fresh tomatoes, and of course the fresh grated Parmigiano Reggiano.
Adding the red pepper flakes to the pasta dish adds a new layer of flavor without being overwhelmingly spicy. Here is the recipe…
Spicy Roasted Eggplant Linguini
1 large Eggplant
2 tbsp. Olive oil +1/4 cup
1 tsp. Oregano
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 Roma tomatoes, wedged
2 tbsp red pepper flakes
1 tbsp. Fresh basil, finely chopped plus some for topping
1 lb. linguini, fresh or dry
Parmigiano Reggiano, fresh grated
Preheat oven 425degrees.
Slice Eggplant and place in a single layer on an inset cookie sheet.
Salt/pepper and let sit for 20 minutes.
Drizzle with olive oil and bake for 20 minutes until softened and starts to brown.
Meanwhile, sautéed garlic and onion in a pan with olive oil.
Add tomatoes, Basil, pepper flakes and oregano. Let it bubble until it thickens.
Remove Eggplant and continue to simmer 10 minutes.
Being a pot of water to boil, cook pastas until al dente and drain.
Add 1/4c cup pasta water and incorporate pasta into pan with the sauce.
Top with red pepper flakes, Basil, parsley, and fresh grated Parmigiano Reggiano.
Remember, always use fresh Parmigiano Reggiano, the only real Parmesan cheese from Parma, Italy.
Parmesan Princess is a proud US Ambassador Parmigiano Reggiano.

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Matt EdwardsSports Producer/Reporter
Matt does a little bit of everything in the News 5 Sports Department – You might see him with a camera on his shoulder one minute and then turn around to see him on the other side of the lens with a microphone in his hand.
Although he’s not from Cincinnati, Matt grew up in Ohio and has followed Cincinnati sports his entire life.
It was in Nashport, Ohio, near Zanesville, where Matt spent his early days, playing football at Tri-Valley High School in the fall and hitting the slopes on his snowboard in the winter.
He grew up off a backroad on the 100 acre farm his family has owned for more than a century and still visits as often as possible.
After high school, Matt went to Ohio State and earned a journalism degree. He wrote for The Lantern, OSU’s student newspaper, and served as the paper’s Multimedia Editor during his senior year.
He covered Ohio State football regularly, including Jim Tressel’s resignation and Urban Meyer’s hiring in Columbus.
After college, Matt spent six months as a sports anchor at WHIZ-TV in Zanesville, Ohio before taking the same position at WJET in Erie, Pennsylvania for nearly two years.
In late 2014, he left Erie to join WLWT News 5's Sports Department.
As much as he enjoys covering major professional and college events, Matt says nothing beats the atmosphere of a Friday night high school football game.
When he’s away from work, Matt can be found on the golf course or looking for a new local restaurant to try. In addition to sports, he’s a huge fan of music (a little bit of everything, but nothing tops classic country) and traveling to new places, whether near or far.32739630


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Hes a comedian. Hes a YouTube sensation. And now he becomes an author. Best known for his song parodies and riffs on yoga pants and homeschooling, Tim Hawkins now shares his perspective on life in the 21st century in his long-awaited debut book. Tim's topics are as wide-ranging as his stand-up comedy including marital communications ("Marriage needs a challenge flag, like in pro football"), worship music ("Pick the right key, because Im not Barry White and Im not a Bee Gee"), and food ("Eating a Krispy Kreme donut is like eating a baby angel"). Diary of a Jackwagon reveals a witty and relatable voice reminding readers that for lifes many difficulties, laughter is always the best medicine when there arent any pills left.
Tim Hawkins has forged a no-bones, no-bull comedy experience that entertains the entire family. Described as one part gifted and two parts twisted, Tim combines hilarious stand-up plus musical mastery to highlight the brokenness of human nature while marveling in its absurdity. He performs live for 200,000 fans at 120+ sold-out shows in 30+ states every year. His Jackwagon Crew continues to grow into a gut-busting revolution of multi-generational proportions with 300 million views on YouTube and a motley half million Facebook fans. Tim and his wife Heather live in Missouri with their four crud muffins.
John Driver is an award-winning writer who has authored, coauthored, or served as the primary collaborative writer for more than twenty books. An alumnus of the University of Tennessee, he currently resides with his wife, Laura, and daughter, Sadie, in Mount Juliet, Tennessee, just outside Nashville. He serves as the Executive and Teaching Pastor at the Church At Pleasant Grove and hosts the weekly podcast Talk About That.
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After much benchmarking and educated guesswork the tech specs for the iPad are revealed.
Many had speculated the A4 processor was a custom design by PA Semi (the designers of the venerable Alpha processor that the original Athlon is based around) and that Apple had created a new design. It turns out the new A4 processor is not so exotic after all being based around the Cortex A8 (IP designed by ARM) but running at 1GHz with a PowerVR SFX 535 for graphics.
More info here. Many sites, who are not so enamoured by anything Apple-based, are claiming performance is good but not really fast enough for many tasks that a netbook or small notebook would be able to perform daily – including browsing web pages.
Anyone own an iPad or thinking of purchasing one would be better of waiting for version 4.0 as with most new products in the tech industry.


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We stayed at this hotel in mid December as a couple for five nights.
The Hotel is approx 10 mins walk from the Train/Bus Stations and a 2 min walk from the Gates of Dawn. It is off the main road, so is very quiet. The hotel is also a 10-15 min walk from Cathedral Square. We arrived by train from Kaunas, which was between €8-13 (one way) for two adults, dependant on class of travel. The trains run frequently throughout the day. We did not fly from Vilnius Airport, so cannot give an accurate time of travel. There are a number of restaurants all within 2-3 mins walk from the hotel.
Again, all the staff were very friendly and provided us with a lot of information on local sights, travel etc. All the staff also spoke very good English. They all made our stay feel that much more special.
We stayed in Room 424 and were lucky enough to have a free upgrade from a standard double to a superior double. The room was on the top floor and was facing a private driveway, which was very quiet. The room was very big and cosy. It was well heated and also had A/C. You had the option to have the room cleaned on a daily basis. We chose to have our room cleaned twice, which was cleaned to a high standard. There is a kettle provided in the room also. The Wi Fi connection in the room is also very good. There is a lift to the top floor (4th floor).
We found a very good variety and quality of hot/cold foods/tea/coffees. The Dining Room was very clean and tidy with food constantly replaced.
Vilnius is a very nice city, even in a snowy December. We would like to visit Vilnius in the summer also as it is a 'bright and colourful' place with a lot of history. The transport system within the city is very good. There are a lot of buses and trolley buses which all run frequently throughout the day. A one was journey for one adult would cost €0.80. Definitely worth a visit to the TV Tower and KGB Museum, just to mention a few places. Eating out in cheap to mid range restaurants would cost between €30-40, for a couple.
Highly recommend a visit to Vilnius and a stay in Hotel Domus Maria. Thank you Vilnius.
- Official Description (provided by the hotel):
- Hotel DOMUS MARIA is established in the very heart of Vilnius Old Town, in 16th century buildings comprising an impressive architectural ensemble: The Gate of Dawn and the Blessed Virgin Mary Mother of Mercy Chapel with miraculous icon of the Virgin Mary, and the early Baroque church of St. Theresa. Hotel offers 48 rooms equipped in a way that would enable to meet the needs of different guests. All the hotel rooms are established in the former cells of the monastery. Rooms in DOMUS MARIA hotel are subtly furnished and adapted to the needs of modern guests. Guests can choose from single, double, triple, quad or suite accommodations. Hotel Domus Maria has four different-sized conference halls with authentic architecture, ideal for receptions and/or conferences, and can accommodate more than 300 people in total. You can order professional catering services during your event: from coffee breaks, lunches, dinners or banquets, your event will professionally be catered by our in-house catering staff. ... more less
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Purpose We present a case report that describes neoadjuvant denosumab therapy initiated in a child with a solitary giant cell-rich juvenile xanthogranuloma tumor involving the spine, and review the current literature. Methods A giant cell-rich histiocytic lesion involving the 11th thoracic vertebral body was identified in a healthy 5-year-old girl with persistent back and pelvic pain for several months. Imaging examinations and an open biopsy were performed to obtain a definite pathologic diagnosis. As the tumor appeared to be aggressive in nature, we administered adjuvant therapy with denosumab preoperatively and then performed a total spondylectomy. Results Histopathology confirmed that the tumor was juvenile xanthogranuloma. No tumor metastases or recurrence were detected at the 3-year follow-up, and the patient was asymptomatic. Conclusions In giant cell-rich tumors, denosumab is occasionally used as neoadjuvant or adjuvant therapy, especially for tumors in difficult locations or with substantial soft tissue extensions. Rare adverse events in children include skin infections and disruption of calcium homeostasis. Surgical treatment is aimed at removing the tumor and relieving the symptomatic spinal cord compression. Use of denosumab as neoadjuvant therapy for juvenile xanthogranuloma involving the spine has not been reported previously. Keywords Spine · Tumor · Xanthogranuloma · Denosumab · Hypercalcemia Introduction giant
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DEBUT SOLO ALBUM!
"...really interesting songs on it... not just interesting lyrics but some really good pieces of writing and performing"
(Tom Morton, writer, broadcaster, journalist and musician)
"...remarkably current and, in some ways, ahead of our time... a socially aware album with references to politics, assisted suicide and the Fibonacci Series. Not exactly the stuff of popular or even rock music today... Agenda 21 is an album of its time and is a bold statement from an elder "New Wave" spokesman." (Spill Magazine)
"This record is a great british rock album… really good, articulate songwriting… interesting subject-matter... ‘Catalan’ demonstrates Andy's winning way with a melody… his melodic gifts are intact."
(James Griffiths, Guardian Music Critic (2000-2006) from his tribute video below)
DEC 4, 2020
NEW SINGLE 'SOLIDARITY'
Andy's new single, Solidarity, is out now. If you've been missing going to gigs, recently, Solidarity with it's live audience sound and rousing, inspirational chorus will make you feel like you're there in the audience. Be sure to join Andy for the live YouTube video premiere, on Sunday, at 12 noon, 6 December. Follow the link and click the bell to get a reminder:
OCT 12, 2018
NEW SINGLE 'IMPOSSIBLE IS NOTHING'
Impossible Is Nothing is a catchy pop ballad that inspires us to believe. It lifts our spirits and brings warmth and light into the cold, dark corners of our world. Andy's latest single is out now! Give it a listen!
APR 1, 2017
It's been quite a wait and quite a journey but, at last, Andy's album, Agenda 21, is now out, today. Listen to the songs in the player above. It's a great album with an astonishing breadth of subject matter and different musical styles. We really hope you like it. It's also available to download or stream on iTunes, Spotify etc.
FEB 3, 2017
NEW SINGLE 'SWITZERLAND'
Out today, everywhere, this beautiful new single sees Andy bring light and insight to the controversial right-to-die discourse. Handled delicately and with a soupçon of melancholic humour, it will make you think and touch your soul.


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Warwick’s Elizabeth Mill, a 19th-century structure that a development company had initially said could be transformed into apartments, retail and office space instead will be torn down and replaced with a modern building. City officials hope the new mixed-use building will spur other development around T.F. Green Airport.
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Kodaikanal (also known as kodai) is a city and a Taluk division of Dindigul district. Kodaikanal is sometimes referred to as the “Princess of Hill stations” and is a popular tourist destination. Much of the local economy is Hospitality industry based on national and international tourism. Kodaikanal was established by American missionaries around 1845, as a refuge from the high temperatures and tropical diseases of the plains. Hill stations located at an altitude of 2133 mts. (7000 feet) frequented by tourists in large numbers throughout the year. << Click to Book Your Tour Online >>
Kodaikanal is considered as the 'Switzerland of the East'.
Kodaikkanal is about 60 km from dindigul and 120 km from Madurai. Of all the three major hill stations of Tamil Nadu Ooty, Kodaikanal and Yercaud it is definitely the most beautiful and unlike Ooty does not warrant heavy woolen clothes during winter. It is located on the western crest of the Palani hills amidst thickly wooded slopes, precipitous rocky outcrops, waterfalls, fragrant and colorful flowers with astonishing viewpoints that is incomparable to any place in India. Unlike Ooty where you have to travel long distances to see the places of tourist interest, here you can visit all the places within walking distance. This is nice place not only to escape the heat of the tropical summer and a perennial place of relaxation. Kodaikanal mean cool resting place in summer (kodai).<< Click to Book Your Tour Online >>
The collector of Madurai Vere Leving constructed several roads and dug the lake. The climate is quite ideal for blossoms to bloom and the Pambar stream provides excellent water. One of the world’s oldest solar observatories (1899) is also located here. << Click to Book Your Tour Online >>
Kodaikanal tour is best to visit during the time of April to June and from September to October.
Kodaikanal is a romantic hill station for the newly-weds to go for a 45 ha. (60 Acres) lake built in 1863, is located close to the centre of town. The Golf club is about 5 km from the lake. The Golf club has the finest courses in Kodaikanal. Cycles for children, boys and girls are available on hire to go around the lake. Roller Skating – Y.M.H Skating hall, Post Office Road. Pony ride is available on hire. The large number of 'kodaikanal honeymoon packages' are available. << Click to Book Your Tour Online >>
Kodai Water falls
Fairy Falls, Silver Cascade, Glen Falls and Bear Shola Falls are the main falls that serve as good picnic spots. Bear Shola Falls is about 1.5 km from the lake and can be reached by a picturesque ragged path. Silver cascade is on the ghat road to Madurai 8 km from Kodaikanal. The other falls are also within walking distance from the lake. They are beautiful and charming as their names indicate. << Click to Book Your Tour Online >>
Coaker's is about a km from the Kodai lake. The hill-edged pathway was identified by Er. Coaker in 1872. It runs along a steep slope on the southern side of the hill. It is a semi-circular beautiful path overlooking the plains. The view from here is simply captivating. The distant plains appear to be a dream land.
Kodai Golf Club
Kodai Golf Club is situated on the road to the Pillar Rocks, the Kodai Golf Club boasts of a well-laid 18-hole course fit for competitions at national level. Often the golfers teeing in the early morning accost herds of wild animals. The Club is exclusively for its members. Non-members and holidays golfers, who want to play, have to pay a special subscription. The tourists on the road have a glimpse of the whole range. << Click to Book Your Tour Online >>
Kodai Pillar Rocks
Three boulders stand here, shoulder to shoulder, vertically measuring 122 metres, providing a majestic sight. Pillar Rocks is 7.4 km from the lake.
The Solar Observatory
This is one of the oldest observatories in the world that came into being in 1899. The solar observatory is being used to observe sunspots and their behavior. Solar Physics, Astronomy and Meteorology are the main concerns. It is about 850 ft higher than the lake.
Located about 5.5 from Kodaikanal is this museum devoted to the flora and fauna of the hills. The museum is being run by the Sacred Heart College, a seminary founded in 1895. Some of the archaeological remains are also exhibited here. It is a must for ever visitor as it enlightens on subjects very interesting to hilly habitat.
Kurinji Andavar Temple Kodaikonal
Kurunji is the name of a flower of the hills. That is why in Tamil, the mountainous region is called Kurinji. It is a small bush and blooms one in 12 years. The flowers are a delicate mauve and during the flowering season the hill sides look completely mauve and look like a mauve-tinted fairy land. Near the Prospect Point is the Kurinji Andavar temple. The presiding deity is Lord Muruga just like Lord Dandayuthapani of Palani. The site for the temple was picked by a Ceylonese named Sri Ponnambalam Ramanathan sijply because of the Visibility of Palani 60 km away and 6000fr below. One can also get a glimpse of the Vaigai dam which is 3.2 km from here. << Click to Book Your Tour Online >>
Reaching there Kodaikkanal
By Air : The nearest airport for Kodaikanal is at Madurai (121km).
By Rail : The nearest railheads are Kodai Road (80km) and Palani (64km).
By Road : Kodaikanal is well connected in all the main cities in Tamil Nadu. << Click to Book Your Tour Online >>

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International flights have resumed in Senegal on Wednesday. This is coming four months after severing air links due to the COVID 19 pandemic.
According to the Ministry of Air Transport, an Air Algerie flight arrived at Dakar’s international airport at midnight Tuesday and six other flights were scheduled to depart Senegal and arrive throughout the day.
The Ministry also added that passengers departing for the West African country are required to present proof from an approved laboratory that they have tested negative for coronavirus within the previous seven days.
The certificate has to come from a lab in the country where the trip originated.
“I can confirm that everything is going well,” the ministry’s director of air transport, Omar Khassimou Dia, told AFP.


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John King (1953-2009)
The man who pioneered classical ukulele and the campanela style of playing. King originally learnt to play the ukulele as a child. Not content to just strum he took up classical guitar. His teachers included maestro Pepe Romero. While studying works originally written for the baroque guitar King realised that the campanela technique these composers used would be very effective on the ukulele. By placing the melodic notes across the strings, thus allowing the notes to ring on and over each other, a bell-like sound is created. Hence the name campanela, or little bells. The high G, re-entrant tuning of the ukulele is particularly suited to this technique. King recorded two CDs. One comprising of arrangements of works by JS Bach and the other arrangements of Hawaiian music.
John King was also interested in the history of the ukulele. He and Jim Tranquada wrote the most comprehensive and well researched history of the ukulele to date. Please see below for details. King’s Nalu Music website remains an invaluable resource of ukulele history and anecdotes.
King was also one of the first people outside Madeira to play the machete de braga, or braguinha. This little 4 string guitar is directly related to the ukulele. Here’s what Richard Long said about John King and the machete:
John and I played machete-and-guitar concerts all over California and a couple in Portugal, the music of an obscure but charming composer named Cândido Drumond de Vasconcelos. John got the music (an 1846 manuscript, probably from Funchal) from the Portuguese musicologist Manuel Morais. The harmony was old-fashioned for 1846 but rich in melodies. John also had a machete method manuscript that he found in the case of an old instrument. (He had to buy the instrument to get the manuscript!) The machete itself was unplayable, but he had a beautiful copy made by a luthier he knew, a specialist in ukuleles. John mastered the unusual right-hand techniques, especially the thumb strokes (up-and-down!); he was an amazing player. And it was definitely music no one had heard before. Shortly after he died, another manuscript of machete music turned up, but we never had a chance to play through it. We were planning a recording, but that also never happened. Several of the California concerts were taped and we also played for radio stations in SF and LA, so there are recordings here and there. I know there are several concert excerpts from California and at the Gulbenkian Foundation in Lisbon on YouTube, usually with the camera fixed on John (that’s me accompanying off camera).
Photo courtesy of Richard Long.
On a personal note I would like to say that it is thanks to John King that my interest in classical ukulele was sparked. Watching his performances on Youtube made me appreciate the potential of the ukulele. I hope that this website will help to propagate John King’s belief that the ukulele should be taken seriously as a musical instrument.
Jumpin’ Jim’s Ukulele Masters: John King, The Classical Ukulele (book / CD) published by Flea Market Music
Famous Solos and Duets for the Ukulele edited & arranged by John King, published by Mel Bay
The ‘Ukulele: A History by Jim Tranquada and John King, published by University of Hawaii Press 2012


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