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In this Exclusive Interview, Dr. Stuart Weiss talks with Diabetes in Control Publisher Steve Freed during the AACE meeting in Austin, Texas about the good and challenges with CGMs.
Dr. Stuart Weiss, is currently an Assistant Clinical Professor of Endocrinology at NYU Langone Medical Center. He has a long history of clinical practice in the management of patients in the field of diabetes, endocrinology and metabolism.
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Steve: So when it comes to CGM, there’s a couple of different things out there. Which one do you like to use?
Dr. Weiss: Well, I love the Dexcom and I download at least a couple a day and I find it very accurate and a nice tool. Some of the programs that they have come up with in newer software is not as good as I would like it to be. The CareLink for Medtronic is great but the sensor isn’t necessarily as good – maybe the new sensor will be, but I don’t really know at this point in time. I do the Libre quite a lot now, so the Libre is the Abbott, I put it on the back of the arm, the patient wears it for two weeks and they doesn’t see what’s going on. And then we look at their diet records and see how they match up to their glucose profile. And that’s great. The good thing about the first go around with sensing and avoiding the patients seeing the numbers is often patients overreact when they see the numbers. So often I am anxious about a new Dexcom patient because they’re going to see their numbers trending up and they’re not going to realize that the insulin is slow and lagging behind or they’re going to get a low and the Dexcom isn’t going to respond to the treatment of the low, they are going to get another alarm and they are going to overreact and over-treat the lows. Often, it’s better for them not to see the results in the beginning so we can talk later on about “when did you dose the insulin.” I give them sheets that are fairly specific for record keeping, so I know that when they dose their insulin, I download their pump. “When did you dose the insulin, how long did you wait and what did you eat?” And that’s how we look at matching insulin up to food, and it’s not easy, not by any stretch of the imagination, but it’s the way to go because you want to limit the excursions in glycemic control.
Steve: Are you able to get reimbursement for using the blinded CGM from Libre?
Dr. Weiss: Yeah, the reimbursement is not great. I’m not going to buy a new house from it. It’s not great, it’s good – it’s okay, it’s better than not getting paid.
Steve: Do you also get reimbursed from the Dexcom? Same thing?
Dr. Weiss: Same thing. Same billing codes.
Steve: If you had a senior citizen, someone in their late 60s or older, you would prefer the blinded?
Dr. Weiss: For anybody I prefer blinded for the first go-around. So that they can make the mistakes they’ve been making up until the time I see them and intervene, then when I can intervene then I put the Dexcom on them or the Medtronic hopefully as that gets better..then I can put that on them so patients can deal in real time. Real time is hard because everybody expects things to be instant and insulin is slow and food is slow. And that’s trying for the patients because they want to fix that low right away and they want to fix that high right away. With inhaled insulin, we are getting some interesting results on that, but that’s a whole other story.

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (January 06, 2022) Flavorman, a leading custom beverage development company, has announced a new drink flavor to sum up 2021 — “Nada Colada.”
Flavorman made headlines in 2020 when it created a drink flavor coined “Dumpster Fire,” which helped sum up the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. The flavor fittingly incorporated spicy, smoky ginger hints alongside bittersweet grapefruit to coincide with the sentiment that the year resembled flaming trash.
The Flavorman team is back at it again, and for 2021, has crafted another beverage flavor to sum up another challenging and, frankly, lackluster year. The year was filled with slow starts and sudden stops, spinning wheels with little traction and a sense of getting nothing meaningful accomplished. We waited for the tide to turn and as we took two steps forward and took one or two back. The Flavorman team has dubbed 2021’s flavor “Nada Colada,” which, if it was a drink, would include no flavor at all, no color, no sweetness or sour – it would be a bland beverage that tastes like nothing, nada.
“When you think of a ‘nothing’ flavor, you think of flat carbonation or a soft drink without syrup. Or, a glass of slightly infused water left stagnant overnight,” said David Dafoe, Founder and CEO of Flavorman. “We thought 2021 would be a positive year but it just felt like a slow-motion continuation of 2020 with unfulfilled hope of a return to normal, so we are naming the beverage and flavor ‘Nada Colada’ and hoping next year’s flavor will be much more exciting for us all. The positive is that 2022’s flavor should be much more enticing since we’re starting from nothing.”
The Flavorman team will create a flavor annually to represent the year.
ABOUT FLAVORMAN: Founded by David Dafoe in 1992, Flavorman is a custom beverage development company located in the heart of Bourbon country. Flavorman works with companies and entrepreneurs– big and small –to develop everything from energy drinks to flavored spirits and more. With 30 years in the industry and almost 75,000 beverage formulations, Flavorman has helped create thousands of household staples and iconic brands that have defined generations — and changed what the world is drinking. For more information, visit www.flavorman.com

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MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) - West Virginia University has won its 15th national rifle championship.
The Mountaineers won the title on Saturday in Columbus, Ohio, with a final team score of 4,679. Kentucky finished in a close second with a team score of 4,670.
Senior Petra Zublasing swept the individual awards for both smallbore and air rifle.
It's the first national title for the Mountaineers rifle program since 2009.
The rifle team was among five varsity sports dropped by WVU in 2003 in a cost-cutting move. Varsity status was restored the following year, but the team still gets no university funding, surviving on money that comes from the state Legislature, the athletics department and fundraisers.
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text: This study seeks to answer the question whether wish-fulfilling or non-therapeutic medicine, extreme forms of cosmetic surgery in particular, should be legal. Whether non-therapeutic procedures are or should be legal has become a matter of increasing importance, as such procedures are undertaken frequently and can even be said to be commonplace. This question is investigated with reference to the South African framework of medical law. The practice of wish-fulfilling medicine, with an emphasis on cosmetic surgery, is analysed in terms of the Constitution, the South African common law and legislation as primary sources of law. Textbooks and writings of authors are utilised as secondary sources of law. The ethical sphere of medical law and how this influences the phenomenon of wish-fulfilling medicine is explored in depth. This is done with reference to the ethical rules and regulations for healthcare practitioners as published by the Health Professions Council of South Africa, textbooks and writings of authors. This dissertation essentially consists of 4 parts. Firstly, the phenomenon of wish-fulfilling medicine is examined in context of the common law. As wish-fulfilling medicine is a relatively new phenomenon, the common law does not provide us with much guidance. The only alternative we are left with is to approach wish-fulfilling medicine in terms of the broader principles of consent to harm. An investigative discourse is conducted on whether a patient’s consent is sufficient justification for the performance of ethically suspect and radical non-therapeutic surgery. The discourse takes place in context of the defence of informed consent as indicated by the common law maxim of volenti non fit iniuria. Secondly, the constitutional framework surrounding wish-fulfilling is investigated. The specific fundamental human rights protected in the Bill of Rights that are applicable to wish-fulfilling medicine, cosmetic surgery in particular, are discussed in detail. The rights relate to human dignity, autonomy, privacy and bodily and psychological integrity. By applying a constitutional conception of human dignity, the question is answered whether cosmetic surgery most likely promotes or impedes human dignity. In this regard, the relationship between autonomy and dignity and the question whether autonomous individuals should be prevented from participating in activities that might limit their dignity is addressed. The same enquiry is made in relation to the other fundamental human rights applicable to cosmetic surgery. The limitation of these fundamental human rights in terms of section 36 of the Constitution is then addressed. Thirdly, some of the common ethical objections raised against cosmetic surgery and wish-fulfilling medicine in general is addressed. Most of these objections are repudiated and solutions are suggested for others. These objections relate to the goals of medicine and the disease-enhancement dichotomy, complicity arguments, arguments regarding human nature and naturalness, justice and accessibility, concerns regarding the autonomy of the patient’s wish and concerns regarding the application of Principlism. The conclusion is reached that cosmetic surgery, even extreme forms thereof, should be legal and that preference must be given to patient autonomy in the context of privately paid for wish-fulfilling medicine. However, this pro-cosmetic surgery stance is not without exceptions, conditions and certain reservations. It is concluded that the performance of cosmetic surgery necessitates a degree of ethical conduct on the part of the cosmetic surgeon that surpasses the level of ethical conduct normally required between a physician and patient, as the relationship between a cosmetic surgeon and a patient differs from the traditional physician-patient relationship. In the final chapter, recommendations are therefore made concerning certain safeguards that need to be put in place in order to prevent ethical abuses. These safeguards include some practical guidelines that might prevent ethically suspect behaviour on the part of the cosmetic surgeon. This behaviour relates to three aspects, namely: unethical advertising, informed consent (particularly with regards to the physician’s duty of disclosure) and patient selection. These recommendations, particularly those concerning a broader duty of disclosure in the context of informed consent to elective procedures, are made with reference to a case selection study of Canadian law.


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The Killing of Osama Bin Laden
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From Mark Bowden, the preeminent chronicler of our military and special forces, comes The Finish, a gripping account of the hunt for Osama bin Laden. With access to key sources, Bowden takes us inside the rooms where decisions were made and on the ground where the action unfolded.
After masterminding the attacks of September 11, 2001, Osama bin Laden managed to vanish. Over the next ten years, as Bowden shows, America found that its war with al Qaeda?a scattered group of individuals who were almost impossible to track?demanded an innovative approach. Step by step, Bowden describes the development of a new tactical strategy to fight this war?the fusion of intel from various agencies and on-the-ground special ops. After thousands of special forces missions in Iraq and Afghanistan, the right weapon to go after bin Laden had finally evolved. By Spring 2011, intelligence pointed to a compound in Abbottabad; it was estimated that there was a 50/50 chance that Osama was there. Bowden shows how three strategies were mooted: a drone strike, a precision bombing, or an assault by Navy SEALs. In the end, the President had to make the final decision. It was time for the finish.
About The Author :
Mark Bowden is the author of nine books, including the number 1 New York Times best seller Black Hawk Down. He reported at The Philadelphia Inquirer for twenty years and now writes for Vanity Fair, The Atlantic, and other magazines. His most recent book is Worm: The First Digital World War.
Mark Bowden is the author of the award-winning "Black Hawk Down," "Bringing the Heat," and "Doctor Dealer," A reporter for "The Philadelphia Inquirer," his articles have appeared in "Talk," "Sports Il
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The Vision Books for youth nine to fifteen years old are one of the most popular and well-written series of saints' lives ever produced for young people. The story of St. Thomas Aquinas is full of moving and dramatic scenes: the flaming destruction of Monte Cassino Abbey, the reception into the Dominican order of the quiet, determined young Thomas, the breath-taking escape from the dungeon tower, and the striking instances of the saint's eloquence and brilliance. Brendan Larnen, O.P. and Milton Lomask provide the exciting story of the man who wrote the masterful Summa Theologica, and who was the adviser to popes yet refused ecclesiastical honor. Thomas Aquinas, was a simple friar who shook the medieval world with his intellect. Illustrated. 159 pages.
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USC Libraries Acquire Rare Lewis Carroll Letter
The USC Libraries acquired a rare 3-page letter from author Lewis Carroll at a March 19 auction in London. The USC Libraries bid anonymously to surprise longtime supporters and founders of the libraries' Cassady Lewis Caroll Collection, Dr. George Cassady and his wife Linda. Dean Catherine unveiled the letter before an audience of 350 students at last night's Wonderland Unbound Visions and Voices event.
For more details about the acquisition and photos of the letter's arrival at the USC Libraries' Special Collections, read the USC News article by Robert Perkins.
The three-page 1891 letter to Carroll's friend Mrs. Symonds shares his discomfort with the public attention garnered by his Alice books. Photo by Gus Ruelas.
The USC Libraries digitized the rare letter for the surprise unveiling and inclusion in the Wonderland Unbound event. Photo by Noe Montes.


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NEW YORK – Federal Reserve Bank of New York President William Dudley is close to announcing his retirement, CNBC reported, citing several people familiar with his plans.
Dudley, who turns 65 in January, has led the New York Fed since January 2009. His term ends in January 2019 due to bank rules. A search committee has been formed, and he’d step down in the spring or summer of next year, according to CNBC.
A New York Fed spokesman declined comment.
The New York Fed chief serves as the vice chairman of the policy-setting Federal Open Market Committee. In that capacity, Dudley has been a fierce defender of Chair Janet Yellen’s gradual approach to raising interest rates and allowing the central bank’s $4.5 trillion balance sheet to shrink slowly.
President Donald Trump last week announced that Fed Gov. Jerome Powell will be nominated to replace Yellen, whose term expires in February. That position, one of several chances Trump will have to reshape leadership of the nation’s central bank, is subject to Senate confirmation. The New York Fed’s board of directors selects the district bank’s president, in consultant with the Fed Board in Washington.
In September, Dudley said Yellen has done a “fabulous job” and would be a fine choice for reappointment.
A former chief U.S. economist at Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Dudley was a central figure as the Fed injected unprecedented monetary stimulus in the aftermath of the 2007-2008 financial crisis and recession.
The FOMC is scheduled to meet next Dec. 12-13, and trading in federal funds futures indicates investors expect the fifth rate hike since December 2015.
“Even though inflation is currently somewhat below our longer-run objective, I judge that it is still appropriate to continue to remove monetary policy accommodation gradually,” Dudley said in a speech on Oct. 6.
“But, the upward trajectory of the policy rate path should continue to be shallow, in part because the level of short-term interest rates consistent with keeping the economy on a sustainable long-run growth path is likely to be considerably lower than it was in prior business cycles,” he said.
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I have windows 7 pro and running a raid 0 system. I am using Macrium 5 to backup the disk image. In the event of a HD failure will I be able to replace the raid drives with a single drive and restore the disk image or will I have to stay with a raid 0. I understand the drive or drives will have to be the same size or larger.
Yes, you will be able to. When a image is restored, it will just restore the size, partitions, and installation to a selected HDD as it was when the image was created. It will not matter of it was RAID or single.
One of my older computers had a raid 0 setup and one of the drives failed. I never did a backup so the process getting back up and running took a couple of days. My new home built box is also running a raid 0 and if failure happens I would prefer to replace with a single drive. I'm running windows 7 64 bit with a ton of apps. If I ever get the money together I want to change to a ssd. By the way I now run two backup systems. the windows back up and Macrium 5 standard. also use and alternate two usb3 drives. the prospect of doing a fresh install gives me a bad headache.


"The report declares: "The impact of continuous
downsizing, pressures and overstretch is affecting the [defence]
department's ability to retain and provide a satisfactory life for
Armed Forces personnel."
It stresses that in the
past six years, the Services have been operating above the most
demanding level of operations envisaged by defence planners at the turn
of the century. But the Ministry of Defence has not adjusted manning
Edward Leigh, the committee's Conservative
chairman, said: "The staffing situation has reached the point where
there are simply not enough service people to meet levels of military
activity planned some years ago - let alone the heightened demands now
being placed on them by commitments such as the Iraq and Afghanistan
report says that at present the Armed Forces are 5,850 personnel, or
3.2 per cent, below strength and the MoD has failed to achieve its
targets for manning levels."
These commitments are not a surprise that has sprung upon us in the last few years. Political management breeds short-termism as ministers move from post to post too quickly to be properly held accountable in their job or understand the nature of the challenge facing a department. That means proper planning isn't carried out and the armed forces are left without sufficient equipment or manpower.


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The slowdown in China’s $10 trillion economy is having an outsized impact on the global economy.
A slew of negative economic data out of the world’s No. 2 economy (the government just reported private factory output touched a two-year low in July) has raised economic risks worldwide.
The world’s second biggest economy is growing at its slowest pace since 1990.
The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index is down 30% through August 3 from its 52-week high on June 12.
All this matters because China is a far bigger player in the global economy than it was a decade ago.
The prices of energy, metals and grains have been walloped as a result.
China’s slowdown is having a huge deflationary impact across a number of asset classes, including gold.
Gold prices, for instance, are stuck near a five-year low, as traders lose interest in this traditional hedge against inflation.
“If China slows down, the demand for industrial commodities goes down. It affects all the resource producers: Argentina, Brazil, the Middle East, Central Asia, Africa, Australia,” Marc Faber, publisher of The Gloom, Boom & Doom Report, recently told CNBC. “That can have a huge impact on the global economy.”
Trouble in China will slam some American exporters, but isn’t expected to hurt the US economy meaningfully.
China’s capital markets are largely sealed off from most global investors and US banks are not big lenders there.
That said, if China sparks a global run of deflation, that could have an impact on the timing of US Federal Reserve rate hikes.
The Fed may be less willing to raise rates, or move more slowly than anticipated, if inflation on US consumer prices fell below zero.
The world is getting a reminder of just how influential the Chinese economy has become.
A prolonged Chinese slowdown could be a game changer for many industries and economies.
Such are the times we live in.

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One of the objectives in the SIOPE Strategic Plan is to address the specific needs of adolescents and young adults, in cooperation with adult oncology. This is why the ESMO-SIOPE Joint Working Group on Cancer in Adolescents and Young Adults (AYA) was created in 2016. Although cancer in AYA is rare, it is a substantial cause of death in this population. AYA have specific and unmet needs, including complex psychological and social supportive care. Outcomes are often poorer than in younger patients with the same cancer, and several contributing factors have been identified: the type of tumours, their biology and sensitivity to current therapies, as well as the low participation of AYA in clinical trials. Therefore, SIOPE aims to develop a comprehensive multidisciplinary programme in strong partnership with adult oncologists and patients, which will include the following aspects:
- To create a European multidisciplinary network on AYA cancers that covers care and research and includes all health professionals and patients;
- At the national level, to help in the creation of AYA cancer services, which provide the required complex multidisciplinary care;
- To define a training programme for health professionals addressing the specific needs of AYA;
- To increase the portfolio of clinical trials for AYA, and increase their accessibility to all AYA patients;
- To monitor progress in AYA terms of survival, using the clinical epidemiology platform.


There are probably some machine heads out there who like to spend hours looking around junkyards, admiring the contours of past makes and models, as they get round to selecting the part they came for. But most people who buy used auto parts in Lubbock from junkyards are at the salvage lot on a speedy mission: Get the part they need to get their vehicle running well again. Assuming this is the type of junkyard experience you want, below are four ways to speed up your trip to the junkyard.
1. Get Your Tools Ready
Practically every part you might need from a car can be removed with a set of wrenches and screwdrivers. Bring along a mallet and or a small hammer for tapping parts loose, and you should be good to go. If you plan on removing a longer piece, such as a drivetrain, you may also want to bring some C-clamps to hold the object in place while you remove it at all points.
2. Check the Online Inventory
Because many junkyards list their vehicle inventory online, refreshing it by the hour, don’t mess with junkyards that you need to visit to see if they have the car you need. Just to be up the moment and ensure that the car you need is there, it’s a good idea to call. When you get someone on the line, you can also inquire about the availability of the part you need.
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We started out telling you to get your tools ready, but there are some tools you probably don’t own, such as an engine pulling A-frame. And if you need to remove an engine, you probably won’t tote along the wagon or wheelbarrow needed to transport the equipment to the payment counter. That’s why we provide engine pulling A-frames, wheelbarrows, and wagons for customers to use.
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For efficiency’s sake, the best time to remove to get used auto parts in Lubbock from a junkyard is when it isn’t coming a torrential downpour. Raised car hoods aren’t umbrellas, and they won’t do much to keep windblown rain out of your face. Then there’s the issue of your tools getting wet and potentially losing grip. We know we’re talking common sense here, but coming when precipitation isn’t heavy can help.
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Reviewing The Top Garage Door Openers Of The Year
1. Chamberlain Whisper Drive
Chamberlain door opener is the type of openers which even when power is out still continues working. Tis Chamberlain Drive has MyQ technology as well as a backup battery that allows users complete their task in the garage even when power is out. As well in case of power failure, the security and safety features still continue working assuring of protection to the family. This type of door opener features time-to-close feature that closes the door after some minutes if you forget to close the door. The MyQ technology featuring in the door opener controls automatically the lighting of your house such that even when you get home late the lights are still on. Chamberlain opener also features smooth stop and stop which prevents any noise as you open or close the door for houses with rooms above or below the garage.
• Has a powerful HPS ¾ DC belt system of drive to enable performance in silence.
• Has a built-in battery which enables normal use of the door even when power is out.
• It is enabled with MyQ technology.
• It has a feature called time-to-close which automatically closes the door after some programmed time either one or five or ten minutes.
• This door opener includes two or three remote control buttons with one which is keyless, wireless entry system and the other one is control panel.
Pros of Chamberlain Whisper Drive
This type of door opener for garages works even when power is out using the system of backup battery which is fitted in it.
Cons of Chamberlain Whisper Drive
While you purchase this door opener you are required to buy additional extension kit for doors which are 7 feet plus taller.
18Chamberlain Whisper Drive so far is the best door opener for garages according to garage door opener reviews and it operates efficiently and quietly.
2. Decko Chain Drive
Decko Chain Drive is a silence type of garage opener with HP motor ¾. This type of opener is used with doors which are very heavy weighing about 500 pounds and also doors measuring 7 feet in height and 18 feet in width. Decko’s motor is very powerful such that it allows users to close and open the door without making any noise.
• Decko opener is easy to install and features wiring which is non-polarized which making wiring installation free from errors.
• It can handle doors which are 18 feet in width and 7 feet in tallness.
• Features eight foot extension for accommodating doors which are large in size.
• The opener has accessories which include free keypad which is wireless, two three remote buttons and three wall panel which are functioning.
• Decko opener features auto reverse system which is secure.
Pros of Decko Chain Drive
• This type of door opener is used on heavier and larger doors.
• It features a backup battery which enables use even when in power outage.
• It is extremely quiet.
• The installation of the garage opener is very easy.
• The door opener is easy to use.
Cons of Decko Chain Drive
• This type of opener is not compatible with internet or else remote control.
• If using remote control for opening or closing the door, there is some delay.
If looking for quiet, easy to install garage opener, go for Decko Chain Drive it offers all those features.


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Kristi Kelly, a co-founder of three medical marijuana shops near Denver, said the Justice Department's action is a step in the right direction.
"We've been operating in a gray area for a long time. We're looking for some sort of concrete assurances that this industry is viable," she said.
A national trade group, the National Cannabis Industry Association, said it hopes steps will be taken to allow marijuana establishments access to banking services. Federally insured banks are barred from taking money from marijuana businesses because the drug is still banned by the federal government.
Johnson reported from Seattle. Associated Press writers Alicia Caldwell, Rachel La Corte in Olympia, Wash., and Kristen Wyatt in Denver contributed to this report.
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An initiative late last year was filed in Michigan on signature gathering on a ballot measure to join the National Popular Vote. So far 15 states and the District of Columbia with a total of 195 electoral votes have joined the National Popular Vote.
On November 3, 2020, Colorado became the first state in the country to approve the National Popular Vote at the ballot box. Other states that have the initiative process that haven’t yet signed on can follow Colorado’s example and do what Michigan is doing.
Michigan has 15 electoral college votes. When states with a total of 270 Electoral Votes join the National Popular Vote, the President and Vice President winners will be those with the largest popular vote across the country.
The National Popular Vote would mean every vote of citizens across the country will be equal and not dependent on which state you live in. One-person, one-vote is what other democratic nations around the world rely on. The US Electoral College is an outlier.
Washington state is one of the 15 states already signed on – a bill was passed in the Washington State Legislature in 2009 and was signed by Governor Gregoire.


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Founded in 1993, Webfoot is now one of the most experienced game developers in the industry. Webfoot’s first games ran under Microsoft®DOS and included such titles as TwinBlok®, Tronic®, H2O®and Interpost®. Windows 3.1®titles followed including the cult-classic Erik Hermansenn’s D.R.O.D.®, Deadly Rooms of Death.
In the years that followed, Webfoot has developed a catalog of titles across multiple platforms. Dozens of casual and arcade games have been released for Nintendo Gameboy Advance®, Nintendo DS®, Nintendo Wii®, Windows®and Apple®Macintosh and iPhone® by publishers such as THQ®/Valuesoft®, Atari®, GT Interactive®, Wizard Works®, Cosmi®, eGames®, Sybex®, Greenstreet Software®, and MacSoft®. These titles include the ever popular Frog Frenzy®, Super Huey III®, Pinball Master®, Crystalize® and Texas Hold’em High Stakes Poker®.
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A trio of former Lakewood Lancers made some interesting headlines during a busy week for local products in Major League Baseball.
Matt Duffy and Travis d’Arnaud were both involved in a move by the Tampa Bay Rays last Friday. Five days after d’Arnaud was picked up by the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Rays acquired the former New York Mets catcher for cash considerations. In order to make room on the 40-man roster for d’Arnaud, the Rays moved Duffy (hamstring) to the 60-day injured list.
d’Arnaud is a lifetime .242 hitter, with 47 home runs and 164 RBIs over seven seasons with the Mets. He had Tommy John surgery last April. Duffy is a lifetime .285 hitter, with 21 home runs and 157 RBIs in 406 games over four seasons.
Fellow Lakewood High alum J.P. Crawford was traded to the Seattle Mariners in the offseason, but started the season at AAA Tacoma. The shortstop hit .319 with 15 RBIs and 20 runs scored in 31 minor league games, and was called up last weekend to start for Seattle. Crawford, 24, had two hits in his first game at Boston, and finished the series against the Red Sox with four hits and a double.
Aaron Hicks is returning to the New York Yankees lineup this week after starting the season on the injured list with a back injury. The 29-year-old Wilson High alum signed a seven-year $70 million contract with the Yankees in the offseason after posting career-best numbers in the outfield with 137 games played, 27 home runs, 79 RBIs, 90 runs scored and a 4.7 wins above replacement.
Jeff McNeil is having a breakout season with the New York Mets. The Long Beach State Dirtbags product is second in the National League with a .360 batting average to go with 14 RBIs and 20 runs scored. McNeil, 27, has had multiple articles written about him recently in the New York Post, and talked about his approach at the plate.
“I think I just have the ability to cover the whole plate,” McNeil told the Post. “I can put the bat on the ball just about anywhere it is. I’m not a big swing-and-miss guy either. If you put the ball in play a lot, a lot of hits fall. I know my play’s kind of what (the Mets) like. It’s kind of scrappy… just do anything I can to get it done. It’s May right now, so there’s still a long way to go. I need to just keep going up there every day try to get as many hits as possible. Keep doing my thing.”
Evan Longoria already has three home runs for the San Fransisco Giants in May. The former Dirtbag has scored 16 runs and driven in 15 runs while holding down third base for the Giants. Longoria, 33, has won three Gold Gloves in 2009, 2010, 2017.
Troy Tulowitzki is trying to extend his 12-year career with the New York Yankees, but the injury bug has reared its ugly head again. The Dirtbags product strained his calf earlier this season, and suffered a setback earlier this month in a game with Single-A Tampa. The shortstop was supped to come back to the Yankees lineup this week.
Garrett Hampson started the season with the Colorado Rockies, but has been optioned to AAA Albuquerque. The former Dirtbag infielder has hit .194 this season while primarily splitting time at second base.
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Kolkata: Even though dengue continues its onslaught in the state, the clock on the official death toll has stopped ticking at 25 for days now. Doctors say the intensity has started declining but the outbreak is still a problem. Currently, about 10% to 15% of beds in city hospitals are occupied by dengue patients. Unofficially, the death toll stands at 41 now.
"I am not sure about media reports on Sunday about three deaths. Even if it's true, it could just be a coincidence and not a sudden spurt," said Arindam Kar, critical care head at Medica Multispecialty Hospital.
Entomologists say dengue will continue to haunt till end-October to early November. In addition to pockets of Howrah, Hooghly, South Dum Dum and Bidhannagar, cases are being regularly reported from places in the city like Bhowanipore, Tangra, Topsia.
"In August we had treated 168 patients. The number dipped to 125 in September. Now, we have 13 dengue patients in our hospital," said Sambit Das, medical head at Fortis Hospital
"Currently, we have three critical dengue patients. Dengue will still be a problem for about a month or so," said Samarjit Naskar, critical care specialist at Belle Vue Clinic


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Antlers Laser Cut Frame
- Laser Frame – Antlers
- DecoArt® Americana® Acrylic Paint – Bittersweet and Hauser Medium Green
- Creatology™ Adhesive Foam Sheet, 5½"x7½"
- Cardstock – Black
- Paper Raffia
- Aleene’s® Original Tacky Glue®
- Sea Sponge, Small
- Sponge Brush
- Twig (12")
- Paper Lunch Bag – Brown
- Die Cut Machine
- Die Template – Seasonal Icon(s) of Choice
Step 1 Thin the Bittersweet paint with a little water then use to “stain” the front of the frame.
Step 2 Tear the bottom off the lunch bag then tear down the seam to create a flat piece of paper. Tightly crumple the paper to create lots of creases then pull apart and flatten slightly.
Step 3 Dampen the sea sponge slightly then dip into Hauser Medium Green paint. Lightly whisk the sponge across the top of the creased paper. Let dry.
Step 4 Press the painted paper onto the adhesive side of the foam sheet. Trim the edges of the paper even with the foam then glue behind the opening in the frame.
Step 5 Use a die cutting machine to cut a seasonal image or trace the outline of a seasonal shape from a card, book or magazine onto black cardstock then cut out. Glue to the center of the frame.
Step 6 Hang the frame from the twig with raffia as shown.


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Purkinje cell death: Differences between developmental cell death and neurodegenerative death in mutant mice
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- Dusart, I., Guenet, J.L. & Sotelo, C. Cerebellum (2006) 5: 163. doi:10.1080/14734220600699373
This review is devoted to Purkinje cell death occurring during development and in spontaneous cerebellar mutations of the mouse. We first present evidence in favor of an apoptotic developmental Purkinje cell death. Then, the different types of Purkinje cell degeneration occurring in mutant mice primarily affecting this neuronal population (nervous, purkinje cell degeneration, Lurcher, toppler, andwoozy) are described and discussed. In addition, we show, by reporting new data, that cell death intambaleante mutant mice can be related to autophagy. Last, we discuss the fact that the cell death pathways in mutant mice are more complex than the three types of developmental death generally described (apoptosis, autophagy, necrosis), since they share often characteristics of more than one type of these developmental cell deaths, particularly autophagy and apoptosis.


It seems the clock has been put on the current generation A90 Toyota Supra but, according to Japanese title Best Car, it looks set to go out with a bang.
In its July 2020 issue, Best Car has reported that a 382kW/608Nm GRMN version of the Supra will be introduced in 2023, utilising the 3.0-litre twin-turbo S58 engine of the BMW M3/M4, mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.
In the interim, the Supra will migrate to a 285kW/500Nm GR (Gazoo Racing) version of the existing BMW B58 engine.
Best Car claims that a limited run of 200 GRMN Supras will be made, and reckons that father of the project Tetsuya Tada has claimed that BMW was initially reluctant to supply the powertrain to Toyota.
It also said that BMW had no plans to fit the engine to its Z4 roadster, which gels with the official line from Munich ruling out a Z4 M.
Given that the M3 and M4 will be offered with an all-wheel drive option, this gives BMW a level of performance superiority over any mooted GRMN Supra, even when fitted with the same powerplant.
You only have to look at the numbers achieved with that engine in the BMW X4M to realise quite how quick an all-wheel drive M3/M4 will be.
We achieved a 0-100km/h time of 3.7 seconds, when hauling 1970kg of SUV along the strip. That's 0.3 seconds quicker than our colleagues across the aisle at MOTOR achieved in a 331kW M3 Pure. With the benefit of all-wheel drive, sub-3.5 seconds would easily be possible in an M3.
The report also alleges that the end of Supra production is slated for 2025 with no replacement in the works.
Our read? It'd be extremely unlikely were there not to be a GRMN edition of the Supra and Tada is a persuasive and determined man.
Nevertheless, it's worth bearing in mind that Best Car reported in January that we'd have a 294kW Supra GRMN this year and they were wrong then.
Sounds like we'll just have to wait and see.
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COVER REVEAL - What Remains - Poetry by Carol Ann Heasley
Not only are we IN LOVE with this gorgeous cover, but the poetry inside is just as beautiful. We can't wait for you to read it!
March 1, 2020
Poetry by Carol Ann Heasley
Carol's poems are "in the moment" experiences, where at the root of every word is a bond between the speaker and subject of the poem. Although at times beautiful, there is a stark reminder of our humanity. She employs free verse in various forms. The poetry exemplifies humankind's place in the universe, through settings which range over time and space. The inspiration for Carol's work derives from the spirit - the chi- that transports us beyond the disrepair of our world.


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“The Intelligence have been a band / musical project since 1999. To date The Intelligence have released seven singles, five split singles, two EPs, seven albums and have made eight compilation appearances. I’ve probably even missed a couple. They join the ranks of artists like Thee Oh Sees and Ty Segall in the department of those whose output could be considered hyper-prolific or impossible to keep up with. That said, like the afore mentioned artists, with each release The Intelligence continue to evolve, grow artistically and top themselves. And, YES, you do need to keep up with all the releases. For those who haven’t been paying attention, The Intelligence are the brainchild of Lars Finberg (former of the A-Frames, currently of Thee Oh Sees and Wounded Lion). The Intelligence began as a studio project in which Finberg played all instruments on his home recordings. As the band began to play live and tour the releases have volleyed between full band recordings and Lars layering all tracks himself. On “Everybody’s Got It Easy But Me” Finberg has gone for a mixed approach. Having recently relocated to Los Angeles, Lars assembled an LA line up of the band. Still spending much time at the band’s original home base of Seattle, he has retained a separate line up in that city as well. For this new album he has used them both….as well as doing some songs all by himself. He also invited a number of guests to come in and add to it. The result is the most varied yet cohesive Intelligence album to date.”
The first album you ever bought?
With a birthday gift certificate I bought Madonna’s “Like a Virgin” and the Pointer Sisters “Jump” cassettes in the 5th grade. I realize it may sound like I am kidding.
Your last album bought?
A Dap Tone Records reissue of these cute R&B kids Bob and Gene called “If This World Was Mine” from Buffalo/1968.
Favorite album of all time?
The Country Teasers’ “Satan is Real Again” is up there, with John Coltrane’s “Lush Life”.
Least favorite/most disappointing album?
I heard some music by this rapper Action Bronson I kinda liked for a Ghostface Killa rip off and downloaded an album, then he posted a picture on Instagram of him pouring water on what he called “some drunk tranny” that I thought was mega lame and bummed me out too bad to listen to it so I deleted it.
First concert attended?
Cyndi Lauper at the Bakersfield Kern County Fair in the 3rd grade. I thought she was great.
Besides being on tour, where I recently saw White Fence and The Mallard be the great bands they are a bunch, I saw The Walkmen a couple months ago, they were fantastic.
Favorite concert ever?
The Love reunion shows before Arthur Lee died in Seattle is up there.
Least favorite concert?
Besides my own? Seeing Danzig embarrass himself at the Fun Fun Fun Fest in Austin was so brutal it was funny.
Any thoughts, experiences about Pittsburgh?
Man, we’ve been to Pittsburgh three times and were asked not to even play the first two because “no one is going to come because there is a Steelers game tonight”. The third time a couple (literally two people) walked in just as we were about to get paid to not play and they made us. We were happy to do it, I felt bad they had driven a couple hours away!
Thanks, Lars. I always revel in hearing about bands playing to a near empty house. Not because no one was there but because they had the balls to play for the people who did make the effort to show. Kudos to you!


It seems the one constant when it comes to watery ecology is this… things appear to be heading toward utter and total destruction. The AP story below says that Florida Bay’s ecology is headed toward collapse with the cascade of damage and ruin already a good number of domino’s down the path. The culprits are pollution, diverted flows, urban sprawl… really this could be just about any water issue around the country. The more things change, the more they stay the same, they say.
ISLAMORADA, Fla. — Boat captain Tad Burke looks out over Florida Bay and sees an ecosystem that’s dying as politicians, land owners and environmentalists bicker.
He’s been plying these waters for nearly 25 years, and has seen the declines in shrimp and lobster that use the bay as a nursery, and less of the coveted species like bonefish that draw recreational sportsmen from around the world.
“Bonefish used to be very prevalent, and now we don’t see a tenth of the amount that we used to find in the bay, and even around the Keys because the habitat no longer supports the population,” says Burke, head of the Florida Keys Fishing Guides Association.
Doesn’t that sound good?? No? Yeah, to me either.
Everglades Foundation, one of the orgs trying to get things sorted (and it looks like they are having some success).


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What do the following little quilts–part of my self-imposed 30-Minute-a-Day Creativity Challenge –have in common?
Sedona Nights, 3″ x 5″, by Darra Williamson
Three Sisters, 3″ x 5″, by Darra Williamson
Cupid’s Arrow, 3″ x 5″, by Darra Williamson
If you guessed beads, take your seat at the head of the class!
As you can see, beads can play a starring role (the “prickles” on the cactus in Sedona Nights), add detail (the pear stems in Three Sisters), or even be used to tack down appliques or embellishment (the rickrack in Cupid’s Arrow). But that’s just the beginning.
I love to add beads to my projects, large and small, and over the years I’ve accumulated a number of books on the subject. Here are a few of my personal favorites.
Tracks, 5″ x 7″, by Mary Stori
Long Needle Pine, 9″ x 12″, by Mary Stori; note the tiny seed beads in the sprig and all around the little quilt’s edges.
Trade Winds, 7″ x 10″, by Mary Stori
Pussy Willows, 11″ x 19″, by Mary Stori
Small Trees, 14″ x 15″, by Mary Stori; again, note the beads on the edges.
Mary has written a number of books about beading and embellishment, and Beading Basics is one of my favorite go-tos when I need a tutorial or a shot of inspiration. Its 48 pages are packed with solid info, great how-to and photos, and loads of super ideas for incorporating beads into your work. I particularly love her clever techniques for fringed and other bead-bedecked finishings.
In addition to her books, Mary offers two other great resources to help you sharpen your skills and spark your creativity. Viewing her DVD, Mary Stori Teaches You Beading on Fabric, is like having her right there with you in your sewing room, walking you step by step through the beading process.
Her All-in-One Beading Buddy is a handy reference that you can tuck into your sewing basket, stash beside your favorite stitching spot, or slip into your purse for shopping and travel.
Calm in the Center, 12 1/2″ x 19″, by Larkin Van Horn; beading as applique
Night Light, 10 1/4″ x 10 1/4″, by Larkin Van Horn, another example of beading as applique
Prairie Winds, 6 1/2″ x 6 1/2″, by Larkin Van Horn, from her Small Treasures series
Falling-Flying, 5″ x 8 1/2″ x 5″, by Larkin Van Horn; note the beads securing the leaves
As I with do with Mary’s, I find myself reaching again and again for Larkin’s info- and inspiration-rich book, Beading on Fabric. The subtitle–Encyclopedia of Bead Stitch Techniques–gives you a good idea of what you’ll find inside. Published by Interweave Press, this 120-page hardcover has a covered spiral binding, so you can prop it open beside you as you stitch. I love that!
Jewels of Our Past, 14″ x 29″, by Larkin Van Horn, as seen in Creative Quilting with Beads
On the subject of giveaways: congratulations to mjkasz, winner of the EQPrintables Inkjet Fabric Sample Pack from my August 24 post. If you’ll email me at firstname.lastname@example.org, I’ll get your prize, generously donated by EQ (Electric Quilt), on the way asap. (There were so many lovely, heartfelt comments, I’m glad I was making the selection via random drawing! Thank you all.)
Finally, we’re coming down the home stretch in our preparations for Quilting in the Garden at Alden Lane Nursery this weekend (September 22 – 23). If you’re “on the grounds,” please stop by and say hello!
That’s it for now. ‘Til next time, happy stitching.


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At The Little Market, we are proud to partner with incredible nonprofits, social enterprises, and charities that are dedicated to advocating for human rights and raising awareness around social justice issues.
This summer, we are celebrating two years of impact with This is About Humanity, which is a community founded in July 2018 and dedicated to raising awareness about separated and reunified families and children at the U.S.-Mexico border. The This is About Humanity Fund at the International Community Foundation helps support individuals on either side of the border with essentials for living, access to legal services, mental wellness checkups, construction projects at shelters, and critical needs for unaccompanied minors.
We teamed up with This is About Humanity nearly two years ago because we believe that seeking asylum and sanctuary is a human right.
Through our collaboration, we have created special edition candles and totes. These candles are hand-poured in small batches by women who have resettled as refugees in Western Massachusetts. The totes are hand-sewn by artisan women in rural Bangladeshi communities. For every purchase, we will donate half of the respective purchase price to the This is About Humanity Fund.
We have also created an International Pride tote bundle featuring a This is About Humanity shopping tote and frosted cookies, made and available locally for delivery in Los Angeles. The LGBTQIA+ community is disproportionately affected by family separation. With each order, we are donating $20 to This is About Humanity and shelters that welcome the LGBTQIA+ community and their families.
These delicious, freshly baked goods are prepared by producers at Homeboy Bakery, the social enterprise division of Homeboy Industries, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides a second chance and a safe space for young women and men who are rebuilding their lives while escaping gang life.
Through your collective support, we have raised $50,185 to date to support This is About Humanity’s efforts to reunite families. Now more than ever, your continued support is essential to uplifting and protecting families.
Thank you for your continued support of The Little Market and our work with This is About Humanity.
Together, through the power of our voices and actions for positive change, we can make a difference in the lives of the most vulnerable communities.

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Movie review: ‘Fame High’s’ got the spirit
Fame may be fleeing, but the kids in “Fame High” will stay with you.
Directed, photographed and co-edited by Scott Hamilton Kennedy, “Fame High” covers a year and change in the life of the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts, familiarly known as LACHSA, one of the top performing arts schools in the country.
Though this scenario may sound familiar, courtesy of the 1980 and 2009 versions of “Fame” and TV shows such as “Glee,” the film itself is not. Try as they might, fictional kids can’t compete with the real thing, don’t compel us like these earnest, hopeful and winning young people, bound and determined to devote themselves to their art.
It’s not only this idealism that makes the subjects of “Fame High” so compelling, it’s also their honesty, their willingness to open a window into their lives at that pivotal moment when they’re taking their first tentative steps toward becoming their own person personally and professionally.
Though his last documentary, the Oscar-nominated “The Garden,” looked at the complex tribulations of Los Angeles’ South Central Community Garden, Kennedy’s first film, the exceptional “OT: Our Town,” had a high school backdrop as well.
In 2002 Kennedy took a tiny camera down to Dominguez Hills High in Compton and recorded what happened when some devoted teachers decided to mount the first play the school had attempted in more than 20 years, Thornton Wilder’s “Our Town.”
Kennedy’s ability to allow young people to relax into being themselves on-screen serves him equally well here. He’s also chosen the four students “Fame High” focuses on extremely well.
Over 16 months, this quartet of gifted folk, two seniors and two freshmen, come to grips with difficulties in both their personal and artistic lives. As he did with “OT: Our Town,” Kennedy manages to make their problems feel piercingly real and individual, not teen generic.
Introduced first is 13-year-old freshman Ruby McCollister, an aspiring actress whose bright red hair and sophisticated banter bring to mind a pixie Maureen O’Hara. A child of the stage — her father is shown involved with the Bootleg Theater in Echo Park — the precocious Ruby’s first year gets thrown for a loop when she’s offered the position of understudy at a Mark Taper Forum production.
Another freshman is Zak Astor, a jazz piano prodigy who is so talented he’s the rare first-year person to be offered a slot in one of the school’s jazz combos, even though a teacher worries that “his problem is his dad.”
In truth, Zak’s dad comes across as a handful, someone who loves his son but ends up spreading Zak too thin as he relentlessly books him into appearance after appearance. This pace leads to problems with Zak’s class work, and the young man has to confront the question of whom he is playing piano for, other people or himself.
“Fame High’s” seniors, about to make critical life choices, are even more compelling, especially ballet student Grace Song, a technically expert dancer who has problems opening up on the floor. “I want to see you dance from inside your heart,” one of her teachers tells her, and a moment of Grace dancing to Etta James’ “Steal Away” proves to be a revelation.
The child of a conservative Korean family who don’t want her to have a boyfriend, Grace has dreamed since she was 6 of going to Juilliard but also worries about letting her parents down. “I don’t want to be,” she says seriously, “a disappointing child.”
Also balancing the demands of school and future is Brittany Hayes, a promising singer-songwriter who moved to L.A. from small town Baraboo, Wis., with her mom (leaving her dad and siblings behind) so she could attend LACHSA but who starts to think that tending to her career is more important than regular attendance.
How these personal stories play out is deliciously unpredictable, but the one constant that “Fame High” counts on is the ebullient spirit of its characters. One young person sums it up nicely: “Anything can happen — it’s high school.”
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Are you a beginner guitar player struggling to make progress? Do you find yourself feeling frustrated and discouraged? Don’t worry, you are not alone. Learning to play the guitar can be challenging, but with the right guidance and practice, you can transform your skills and become an accomplished player. In this article, we will provide you with 10 essential tips that will help you master the strings and take your guitar playing to new heights.
1. Invest in a Quality Instrument
The first step towards becoming a great guitarist is having a quality instrument in your hands. While it may be tempting to go for a cheaper option as a beginner, investing in a well-built guitar will make learning easier and more enjoyable. Look for one that feels comfortable in your hands and produces good sound.
2. Learn Proper Technique from Day One
Developing good technique early on is crucial for long-term success on the guitar. Take some time to learn proper hand placement, finger positioning, and posture. This will prevent bad habits from forming later on which can hinder your progress.
3. Start with Simple Chords
As a beginner guitarist, it’s important not to overwhelm yourself with complex chord shapes right away. Start by learning simple open chords such as C major, G major, D major etc., which are commonly used in many songs across different genres of music.
4. Practice Regularly
Consistency is key when it comes to mastering any skill – including playing the guitar! Set aside dedicated practice time each day or week and stick to it religiously. Even just 15-30 minutes of focused practice every day can yield significant results over time.
5. Use Online Resources & Lessons
In today’s digital age, there are countless online resources available that offer lessons tailored specifically for beginners like yourself. Take advantage of these resources as they often provide step-by-step instructions, video tutorials, and interactive exercises to help you progress at your own pace.
6. Learn Songs You Love
Learning songs that you are passionate about can be a great motivator for practice. Choose songs from your favorite artists or genres and gradually work towards playing them. Start with simpler tunes and gradually challenge yourself with more complex ones as your skills improve.
7. Develop Ear Training Skills
Ear training is an essential skill for any musician. Train your ears to recognize different chords, melodies, and rhythms by regularly listening to music and trying to play along by ear. This will greatly enhance your ability to learn new songs quickly and improvise on the spot.
8. Experiment with Different Playing Styles
Don’t limit yourself to just one style of playing – explore different genres such as rock, blues, jazz, or classical guitar. Each style has its unique techniques and characteristics that will broaden your musical horizons and make you a more versatile guitarist.
9. Seek Feedback & Guidance
Don’t be afraid to seek feedback from experienced guitarists or take lessons from a qualified instructor who can provide personalized guidance based on your strengths and weaknesses. Constructive criticism can help identify areas for improvement that you may not have noticed on your own.
10.Utilize Technology & Apps
Take advantage of technology tools such as guitar tuner apps, metronomes, backing tracks etc., which are readily available on smartphones or computers today. These tools can assist in improving timing accuracy, pitch recognition, and overall performance skills.
In conclusion, Becoming a proficient guitarist requires dedication, patience, and consistent practice. By following these 10 essential tips – investing in a quality instrument, learning proper technique, starting simple, chords, practicing regularly, using online resources and lessons, learning songs you love, developing ear training skills, experimenting with different playing styles, seeking feedback and guidance, and utilizing technology and apps you can transform your guitar playing skills and achieve your musical goals.
Remember, Rome wasn’t built in a day, so be patient with yourself and enjoy the journey. With time and effort, you will become the guitarist you’ve always dreamed of being. So pick up that guitar, master the strings,and let your music soar!


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TGS 2012 Resident Evil 6 Trailer Surfaces
A new trailer for Resident Evil 6 has been released, which comes from last week’s Tokyo Game Show. The trailer shows off some cutscenes and gameplay that have not been seen as of yet, and give some more focus on the inner turmoil that Chris Redfield is facing, as well as his direct conflict with fellow series veteran Leon S. Kennedy. While it doesn’t give the source of two details away, we can all expect to see those mysteries solved when the game hits store shelves next week on October 2.
Until then, you can look for any hidden clues within the trailer below: