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Lesbos is the third largest Greek island, which is the main reason behind its great diversity.
Beautiful cinnamon colored beaches, emerald water, centuries-old castles, picturesque old villages, olive groves and lively coastal towns promise a complete and unforgettable holiday.
Adding the great variety of exciting dive sites, different kinds of museums and delicious traditional meals or drinks, the island is definitely worth visiting.
Here is a list of the 25 best things to do and sea while on this fairy tale Aegean island.
1. Enjoy the beautiful Skala Eressos beach
With its color of milk and cocoa, Paralia Skala Eressos is a typical local beach.
It is located on the southwest coast of the island of Lesbos and is one of the most attractive places to swim here.
Because of its gentle and warm brownish shades, the beach is often referred to as the “Greek Malibu”.
It is particularly beautiful at sunset, when the sea water turns dark blue and the sand shines like gold.
2. Visit the Mytilene Archaeological Museum
Most people visit Greece because of the combination of stunning beaches and rich culture.
And probably the best way to get to know the place of your choice is to visit as much as possible of the museums in the area.
One of the most recommended museums to visit is the Mytilene Archaeological Museum.
This is the fastest and easiest way to get to know the culture and rich history of Lesbos.
Most of the tourists leave the museum strongly impressed with this extraordinary place.
Of particular interest are the authentic mosaics which have been moved here from the places they were initially found.
3. Visit a 16th century Bizantine monastery
Limonos Monastery (or as they also call it “Agios Ignatios”) is a very beautiful 16th century monastery, which is located in the interior of northern Lesbos.
The first impression of most visitors is that the building looks really huge.
Situated in a really scenic area, this place is a very good choice if you want to see something more than beaches and if you want to find your inner peace.
One or two hours is enough to get to know this lovely place and even to have a cup of coffee in the small restaurant here.
4. Take an unforgettable walk in the village of Molyvos
Located on the northwest coast of the island of Lesbos, the village of Molyvos is definitely the most beautiful and charming settlement here.
This lovely place is well known for its narrow cobbled streets and authentic old houses.
Little craft workshops, traditional local taverns and cozy cafes offer the opportunity to spend a wonderful day here.
When already tired, you can easily find a pleasant shade at some quiet restaurant which is a great way to recharge you energy after the long walk.
5. Spend an entire day in Plomari
Plomari is considered the best place to spend your holiday in Lesbos.
However, if you have already decided to stay in another village on the island, you should definitely spend at least a day in the lively coastal village.
It is located on the southern coast of the island and is a popular tourist destination.
It is famous for its beautiful beaches, its marina and traditional restaurants as well as for its beautiful architecture.
6. Take advantage of the mineral water
The island of Lesbos is famous for its mineral springs, and you should definitely take advantage of some of them while on the island.
They offer a wide range of beneficial properties that can positively influence a number of health conditions.
Effalou Mineral Springs and Yera Thermae are considered the most popular healing springs on the island.
7. Visit the Mithymna fortress
The fortress of Mithymna dominates the landscape of the village of the same name and is one of the top attractions on the northern coast of Lesbos.
The ancient fortress dates back to the 6th century but is actually one of the most well preserved in Greece and in the region of the Mediterranean as a whole.
If you take a short walk to the fortification, you will be able to take amazing pictures.
8. It is a top spot to dive (don’t miss it!)
The island of Lesbos is considered one of the best dive sites in Greece, and the reason is the combination of huge biodiversity and numerous historical artifacts under the smooth sea surface.
We should mention also that the island is known for its large number of places to practice and enjoy your favorite underwater sport.
There are dozens of spots of interest to choose from.
The underwater visibility is excellent and reaches up to 30 meters.
9. Visit the Ouzo Distillery
While most of the other Greek islands are well known and associated with their wonderful wines, Lesbos is rather famous for its top quality ouzo.
The alcoholic drink is considered one of the best in Greece.
Ouzo Plomari Isidoros Arvanitis Distillery is a place that attracts a large number of visitors with the production of the popular traditional product.
Here you can learn a lot about the process of distillation as well as to feel the taste of the real ouzo.
10. Visit the castle of Mytilene
Despite its age, the castle of Mytilene is very well preserved.
The fortification dates from the 6th century, and parts of the enormous stone structure are in surprisingly good shape even today.
It is one of the top places to visit on the island, and the good news is that it is located on the coast of the lively city of Mytilene, which is a popular tourist destination too.
11. See the Greek Statue of Liberty
Few people know that the American Statue of Liberty has its smaller equivalent in Europe.
The Greek Statue of Liberty is erected on the Greek island of Lesbos and is really very similar to the American prototype.
It symbolizes the struggle for independence and liberation from the Ottoman rule.
The statue is 15 meters high along with its marble base. It rises at the entrance of the harbor since the 1930’s.
12. Explore the wonder of the Petrified Forest
Traveling along the west coast of Lesbos, you should definitely stop at the village of Sigri.
Together with some other places of interest in the area, you will find the remains of a unique fossilized forest.
Petrified Forest is under the auspices of UNESCO and is considered the largest phenomenon of its kind in the world.
It was formed about 20 million years ago when, as a result of volcanic eruption, the huge trees in the entire were fossilized forever.
13. Don’t miss St Therapon Church
Saint Therapon is the most beautiful church on the island of Lesbos.
It is located in Mytilene and is very interesting for tourists.
Travelers describe the church as a work of art. Its interior is richly decorated.
Thanks to the colorful stained-glass windows, light comes in different colors in the church.
Typically to the Eastern Orthodoxy, the decoration of the church is very impressive.
Entering into the temple, you instantly feel relaxed and fascinated.
14. Learn more about the olive-oil production
If you want to feel the real cultural heritage of Lesbos Island, the Museum of the Industrial Olive-Oil Production offers a very good opportunity to do that.
It is located in Agia Paraskevi and is housed in an old historical building.
This is a good way to get an idea of how the process of olive oil production looks like, and what usually happens before we buy the healthy and tasty product in the supermarket.
15. Explore the remains of the best preserved amphitheater
If you love to explore the ruins of ancient historical sites, you will find one of them not far from the village of Mytilene, in the eastern part of the island of Lesbos.
It comes to one of the best preserved amphitheatres in the Aegean region.
It is known as the Epidaurus Theater and is highly recommended to visit.
The enormous size of the ancient facility is another interesting feature.
In fact, during the times of exploitation, the theater could comfortably accommodate between 10 and 15 thousand people.
16. Take a long walk to the Klapados Falls
What is a holiday in Lesbos without visiting the popular Klapados Falls?
Considered one of the most attractive natural sites on the island, it is located about 6 km from the northern coast.
But the waterfall itself is not the only reason to take the long walk into the wild.
The route passes through some of the most wonderful olive groves with some of the trees being more than 500 years old.
A few people know but the island is home to more than 11 million olive trees.
17. Kite and windsurfing near Sigry
With its wide cappuccino colored beaches and cobalt blue sea waters, the little fishing village of Sigri is one of the most attractive vacation spots on the coast of Lesbos.
If you love kite or windsurfing, this is the perfect location to enjoy the summer water sport.
Since Sigri is located on the west coast of the island, the sea breeze is usually quite intense here.
However, because of its direction and the topographic features of the area, the sea water here is ideally flat and smooth.
18. The catacombs of Maria Magdalena
In the interior of the southern part of the island of Lesbos, not far from the village of Skopelos, you can visit a place which is of major importance to the Christians around the world.
It comes to a legendary place that is said to be the catacombs of Maria Magdalena.
The area is charged with a strong positive energy and is related to a number of miraculous events.
If you are in Lesbos, it is deeply recommended to visit this place, even if you are not religious or if you belong to another faith.
19. Visit the castle of Sigri
Built by Suleiman Pasha in 1757, the fortress of Sigri is located in the western-most part of the island.
Nowadays, this is one of the top tourist attractions to visit in Lesbos.
Facing the centuries old structure, you will remain speechless to see its solid stone walls.
At the times of its exploitation, the fortification was able to successfully withstand even the most persistent invaders.
Today it is still very well preserved and you can easily get an idea of how it looked centuries ago.
20. Enjoy the Roman aqueduct Moria
If you want to take maximum advantage of a short holiday in Lesbos and to see as much as you can before you go home, the Roman aqueduct Moria is one of the first places to visit.
The ancient structure is situated in a scenic area and is surrounded by thousands of olive trees.
This aqueduct is really huge, and you can get a good idea about its size even today.
One of the most preserved parts of the structure is about 170 meters long.
The ancient facility is located near the village of Moria, just over two kilometers from the coast, in the easternmost part of the island.
21. Snorkeling at Saint Hermogenes Beach
If you love snorkeling, and if you want to practice it while on the island, Saint Hermogenes is a popular spot to do that.
It is quite famous beach and is well known for its clear waters and underwater visibility.
This is a very good choice to practice the relaxing underwater sport since there are excellent conditions to enjoy your favorite activity here.
The underwater visibility can reach up to 30 meters and is complemented by the great variety of species of sea creatures.
22. A day trip to Ayvalik, Turkey
A holiday in Lesbos can easily be combined with a short day trip to the Turkish tourist town of Ayvalik.
The distance in a straight line is about 20 km, and the regular ferry line makes it even easier to get there.
If you are interested, you can visit some of the local travel agents.
Most of them offer similar kind of day trips by boat to the coast of neighbouring Turkey, and the prices are very good and affordable.
23. Swimming in Ampelia beach
If you love swimming, Ampelia beach is a must for you.
It is considered one of the best places on the island of Lesbos to practice your favourite water sport.
The sea surface is always smooth and calm here, and the sea water is clear and transparent.
Its emerald color in combination with the cocoa-colored sand make this beach irresistible during the hot summer days.
In addition, because of its rather remote location, Ampelia beach is always quiet as it attracts very few visitors.
24. Visit the Petra Rock Church
Reminding the specific rock formation of Meteora in the northern part of mainland Greece, Petra Rock Church is one of the most important sites to visit during your stay in Lesbos.
Built in 1609, it is unique and impressive.
“The church on the rock” (as they also call it) is located in the coastal village of Panagia Glykophilousa, which in itself is a very beautiful and charming place to enjoy a long walk.
The most specific feature is its location.
The century-old building is situated on the top of a rock and rises up over the surrounding houses.
25. Snorkeling along the coast of Aspronissi
Before you leave the island of Lesbos, don’t forget to take a day trip to the little neighbouring islet of Aspronissi.
It is a small piece of paradise located less than three kilometers west of Lesvos.
It is considered to be the best place to snorkel in the area of Lesbos and it’s no accident.
The seawater here is the most crystal clear and transparent in the area.
In addition, the distance between Aspronissi and the main island is very small.
Even so, this place remains very quiet even during the height of the summer tourist season.


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Manchester United have £273.5million in the bank ahead of what is expected to be a busy summer transfer window, according to a new financial report. United spent an initial £47m on Bruno Fernandes in the January window with the deal potentially rising to £67.7m.
The 20-time champions of England were tentative to splash out on a striker after missing out on Erling Braut Haaland, though, and managed to alternatively sign Odion Ighalo on a six-month loan deal.
And expectant United fans will not be calmed down in their hopes of a big summer transfer window following a report released by Soccerex.
The company’s annual Football Finance 100 ranks the financial power of the world’s biggest clubs and includes many categories such as ‘cash in the bank’.
That particular section includes a sum of how much money clubs have to spend, based on a list of reputable sources.
Man Utd have £274m to spend on transfers as Arsenal also boast huge summer kitty
United’s commercial success clearly comes into play on the rankings with the Red Devils reportedly having £273.5m in the bank.
They are closely followed by Arsenal who, despite claiming to not have much money to spend in January, are sitting healthily in the black with £261.5m.
Bayern Munich are then the only other club in world football with more £200m in dry powder as the Bavarians plan to continue their overhaul in the summer.
Real Madrid, another global brand, have just under £200m in reserves with Paris Saint-Germain £52m behind.
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Athletic Bilbao surprisingly make it into the top 10 with £132m as well as Napoli who are close behind despite sitting 11th in Serie A.
Tottenham are the only other Premier League club with cash in the bank which exceeds £100m.
Lille and Seville then finish off the list with both foreign sides having more than £60m to spend.
The report states: “The management of tangible assets and cash in bank are fundamental for the most efficient and productive management of the entire business. The actual transformation of assets into revenue depends on many factors (some unpredictable).
“Many clubs have turned into economic powerhouses precisely because they have been able to increase the return of investment to their shareholders, thanks to asset growth.”
Top 10 clubs with cash in the bank
1. Manchester United £273.5m
2. Arsenal £261.5m
3. Bayern Munich £220.8m
4. Real Madrid £190m
5. Paris Saint-Germain £138m
6. Athletic Bilbao £132m
7. Napoli £118m
8. Tottenham £113.7m
9. Lille £68.5m
10. Sevilla £66.4m
(Selected English clubs: Chelsea £35.8m, Manchester City £31.5m, Liverpool £11.7m)
View the full Soccerex Football Finance 100 2020 Edition here.

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Our Musician Monday Series, hosted by MTF founder Dr. Alton Barron, showcases the music and stories of artists who have endured and overcome the challenges of upper limb injuries.
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There are some ready-made human in the loop machine learning tools that allow you to label training datasets and verify the outcome. However, you might not be able to implement the tips above with these standardized tools. Here are a few human in the loop tool examples:
Google Cloud HITL
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More than two-thirds of the new airports under construction today are being built in China. Chinese airlines expect to triple their fleet size over the next decade and will account for the fastest-growing market for Boeing and Airbus. But the Chinese are determined to be more than customers. In 2011, China announced its Twelfth Five-Year Plan, which included the commitment to spend a quarter of a trillion dollars to jump-start its aerospace industry. Its goal is to produce the Boeings and Airbuses of the future. Toward that end, it acquired two American companies: Cirrus Aviation, maker of the world's most popular small propeller plane, and Teledyne Continental, which produces the engines for Cirrus and other small aircraft. In China Airborne, James Fallows documents, for the first time, the extraordinary scale of this project and explains why it is a crucial test case for China's hopes for modernization and innovation in other industries. He makes clear how it stands to catalyze the nation's hyper-growth and hyper- urbanization, revolutionizing China in ways analogous to the building of America's transcontinental railroad in the nineteenth century. Fallows chronicles life in the city of Xi'an, home to more than 250,000 aerospace engineers and assembly workers, and introduces us to some of the hucksters, visionaries, entrepreneurs, and dreamers who seek to benefit from China's pursuit of aerospace supremacy. He concludes by examining what this latest demonstration of Chinese ambition means for the United States and the rest of the world--and the right ways to understand it.
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TRIAL LAWYER CANDIDATE GETS RUDE GREETING FROM CANINE
We’ve long known that Columbia, S.C. attorney Joe McCulloch is nothing but a liberal trial lawyer looking to join the big spending “RINOcrat” establishment at the S.C. State House.
Apparently we’re not the only ones onto this shyster, though …
According to our sources, McCulloch was attacked by a dog during a recent campaign swing through his downtown Columbia, S.C. district – receiving a vicious bite that required seven stitches. McCulloch was said to have joked after the fact that he “got two votes” as a result of the ordeal – although it’s unclear whether these alleged commitments were made in response to the threat of litigation.
Kidding, kidding … we think.
Speaking of lawsuits, we were informed this week that McCulloch’s 2012 opponent – former City of Columbia, S.C. councilman Kirkman Finlay – will remain on the November ballot after Democratic efforts to toss his candidacy failed.
(Anybody up for “toss my candidacy” T-shirts? Anyone? Anyone?)
Anyway, that’s good news as far as we’re concerned as Finlay is one of the few Republicans running for the S.C. State House who has his head on straight … and who is beloved by canines the world ’round.

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MILAN (Reuters) - Italian police said on Monday they had smashed a criminal gang that smuggled migrants packed into vans across the border with France for up to 1,000 euros ($1,063) each.
Police issued more than 30 arrest warrants for human trafficking after a two-year investigation that documented dozens of smuggling incidents. About half the suspects targeted by the warrants lived outside Italy, the statement said.
Citing one bust, Milan prosecutor Ilda Boccassini said police had found 40 migrants crammed in the back of a van that had been padlocked shut.
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"They were having difficulty breathing when the police got them out," Boccassini told reporters, adding that the smugglers treated the migrants like "cannon fodder".
A record 181,000 migrants reached Italy by boat last year, mostly from Libya. Many, however, try to move quickly onto other European countries where they may have family and friends, or believe they have better work prospects.
France has largely closed its border to migrants, making it tough for them to cross from Italy by road, train or on foot.
After one high-speed chase, police stopped an Italian man in October with 17 migrants in his refrigerated mini-van.
Milan was the hub for the smugglers, who hailed from Egypt, Afghanistan, Sudan, Albania, Romania, North Africa and Italy. Most of the 18 suspects wanted in Italy lived in the country legally, police said.
Most of the migrants, including children, tried to cross from the Italian border town of Ventimiglia to Nice. The Italian town was dubbed by some locals a "mini-Calais", a reference to the now-dismantled migrant camp in northern France from where thousands of asylum seekers and economic migrants tried to reach Britain.
"The logistics base was Milan, and in particular the central train station, but a walk around the city is enough for anyone to see that there are small children awaiting the next opportunity to leave," Boccassini said.
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(Reporting by Manuela D'Alessandro, writing by Steve Scherer in Rome; editing by Richard Lough)

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New Research Links Pesticide Exposure to Autism
Wherein Richard “Bugman” Fagerlund breaks down new research on the link between in-utero pesticide exposure and autism spectrum disorders.
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What will you do first?
At U of I, you’ll have many opportunities to grow and find activities you love. There’s always something happening on campus. The more you get involved, the more you can better yourself, prepare for your future career and make the world a better place.
Where will your interests lead you? Swing dancing? Mountain biking? Maybe you’ll become the Vandals’ #1 fan at NCAA Division 1 Vandal athletic events. Or maybe you’ll write a story for our student paper, the Argonaut. You might join a winning quiz bowl team or perform as the lead in a Hartung Theater musical.
Whatever you do, you’re sure to make new friends and have unforgettable adventures. U of I has hundreds of social, academic and community-based clubs — all waiting for you.

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GUSTAV HOLST: Second Suite in F for Military Band (1911) 11′
PERCY ALDRIDGE GRAINGER: Molly on the Shore (1907/1920) 4′
ROBERT RUSSELL BENNETT: Symphonic Songs for Band (1957) 14′
JOHN BARNES CHANCE: Variations on a Korean Folk Song (1965) 7′
VICENT EGEA: Variations “Goodbye Lord” (2007) 12 ′
FRANCO CESARINI: Old Russian Romances (2012) 13′
Popular songs and dances from around the world are a marvellous musical heritage. The melodic and rhythmic characteristics of one’s own culture or the exoticism of a foreign one have caught the ear of many a composer. This concert is an invitation to journey through these repertoires and to enjoy symphonic instrumentation that makes them shine.
Holst proposes seven English melodies to us Second Suite in F for Military Band (Second suite in Fa for military band); Grainger, two Irish dances in the famous score Molly on the Shore (Molly on the Coast), and Bennett, the great orchestrator of hit Broadway musicals, makes us vibrate with a peasant party at the end of Symphonic Song for Band (Symphonic song for band). Tradition takes us to Korea to hear the song "Arirang" and the variations composed by Chance, and to the Basque Country with the Variations “Agur Jaunak”, of Aegean. The last work is Cesarini's vision of popular Russia, so distant and at the same time so familiar after centuries of cultural exchange between one end and the other of old Europe.

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Anterior Hip Surgery Got Christine Latella Back To Doing Everything She Loves
Christine Latella referred to the pain in her left hip as her “kitchen hip,” believing it had been caused by the hours spent standing in the kitchen.
So she was surprised when Dr. Christopher Drinkwater diagnosed that it was actually her right hip that needed replacement. Unconsciously, she’d been adjusting her gait to compensate for the bone-on-bone deterioration of her right hip, which caused the pain in her left. Because of the pain, she’d gradually stopped doing many of her favorite activities, and had reached the point where she could not walk.
Christine inquired about anterior hip replacement surgery, after hearing about it from a friend, and researching it online. Dr. Drinkwater agreed that she was a candidate for the surgery. Initially however, she still didn’t believe the surgery on her right hip was going to help the pain on her left side.
Alternative Approach to Hip Surgery Offers New Benefits
Anterior surgery is an alternative approach to hip replacement, which can minimize damage to tissue and may offer faster recovery for patients who qualify.
Highland is the only hospital in the region offering the procedure. There are several advantages for patients:
Less trauma to the body and a smaller incision
Less tissue disruption, which may lead to faster rehabilitation
Fewer restrictions during recovery and potentially less pain
The surgery lasted about an hour and a half. It was performed at 7:30 a.m., and by 2:30 that same day Christine was up and walking. “I had no pain – at all. I never used the pain medication. I used a cane for a day, and the physical therapist said I was okay to walk without it.”
Christine says the results of the surgery were “beyond her expectations” and completely solved the problem of the pain on the left side. She was taking walks in the mall almost immediately.
“I’m back to my old self and I can do all the things I love to do like PiYo, swimming, kayaking, biking, and climbing waterfalls. I felt like I wouldn’t ever be able to do those things again.”

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lepoissonvolant.ch is a transmedia editorial project offering a new literary and artistic experience.
After the success of the «déjantérotiques» collection, Le Poisson volant is now launching a new exceptional project: Motionless Travels (Les Voyages immobiles).
A collection of 10 leporellos, short stories written by 10 authors illustrated by the young Fribourg artist Silvain Monney.
A unique literary and artistic object in an elegant 110x220 mm format, silk-screen printed on high quality Gmund Hanf (hemp) paper. Each zig-zag book contains the complete story, one or more illustrations by Silvain Monney and an audio link. Each leporello is bound by hand.
Every book comes with a podcast. The texts are accompanied by a range of strong voices: singer and actress Yvette Théraulaz, actor Michel Voïta, actress Sophie Pasquet Racine and writer Pierre Crevoisier.
THE SHORT STORIES
10 tasty texts have been selected by a reading committee:
- Anaïs Hébrard, Mon DC3
- Laurence Gay-Pinelli, Rose Rosa
- Jo Pellet, E la nave va
- Jean Prétôt, Dunsimi
- Vivienne Baillie Gerritsen, Retours
- Noémie Goy, La voix de sortie
- Marie Javet, Ethernam
- Hélène Dormond, Par échappées
- Mary Wenker, The Game
- Jean-Jacques Busino, La quête de l’espadon
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Literature that can be touched, smelled, heard and read
We are going to create exceptional literary objects, rare pieces situated between a book and a work of art. Every detail will count: the concept of the object itself - the leporello; its silk-screen printing; the choice of paper - a Gmund Hanf (hemp); the handmade binding. We will innovate, even in the way we pass on these objects to readers. Today, there is clearly roomfor singular and more daring literary explorations: tactile, handmade and artistic At the end of 2021, still in the midst of a pandemic, a call for texts was launched. The travel themef responded to the weird years we lived at a standstill. Of the sixty or so proposals received, 10 caught the attention of our publishing committee, made up of Martine Béguin and Jean-Marie Félix, both passionate about culture and literature at RTS and Espace 2, and Pierre Crevoisier, the publisher of Le Poisson volant.
This selection of those 10 short stories will be published each month throughout 2023.They will be mainly distributed by subscription.
Silvain Monney is a young artist from Fribourg whose sensitivity and talent have long interested us. His highly contrasted universe, his black and white work inspired by cut-out paper, the subtlety of his shadows, will rightly accompany those very human stories.
Sound podcasts will also be associated with this collection. This companionship of the written word and sound is one of the major elements of the Poisson volant’s identity. Some prestigious voices will be involved in the adventure: Yvette Théraulaz, Michel Voïta and Sophie Pasquet Racine.
The leporello will be printed by a passionate Thomas Mottet, of the Colormakerz silk-screen printing workshop in Chavornay. A craftsman-artist, he does not spare his time or energy in the quest for perfection. The first issue of the series will be published in October 2022.
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A Curriculum Guide to
Children of Exile By Margaret Peterson Haddix
About the Book
Fredtown was a happy, safe place to grow up. But now that Rosi, one of the oldest of the town’s children, is twelve, she and all the other children must suddenly leave without their Fred-parents. “You’re going home,” they’re told. But when they arrive home after a long plane ride, they find a harsh world full of angry adults—and no other children or teens. Rosi tries to protect her younger brother and the other children, but her belief in the importance of kindness lands her in prison. With secrets and violence all around her, what can Rosi do to save herself and the others?
Setting The discussion questions below particularly address the following English Language Arts Common Core State Standards: (RL.5-8.1).
1. Describe Fredtown, including its physical layout and places that Rosi visits or mentions. How does she feel when she’s there? Why does she call it a “simple place”?
2. Give some details about the new home that Rosi and Bobo are sent to, and the town around it. Compare and contrast it to Fredtown. What are Rosi’s emotional reactions to the new place?
3. When do you think the story takes place in terms of time: past, present, or future? Or does the setting have nothing to do with Earth and its history or future? What evidence in the text are you basing your answer on?
4. Near the story’s end, Rosi starts to learn about the social structure that has governed her life, which includes the group called the Enforcers. Who are they and how do they act? What is their relationship to the Freds and to her new town? What does she learn about the intergalactic court?
The discussion questions below particularly address the following English Language Arts Common Core State Standards: (RL.5-8.1, 3).
1. What kind of person is Rosi? List some adjectives that express her character. What aspects of her upbringing have influenced her behavior and values?
2. Describe Rosi’s relationship with Bobo and how it is important in the plot. What is he like? How does she feel about him?
3. In the past, Rosi and Edwy were friends. What did they have in common? What changed their friendship before the story opened? How does it change again once they are sent to the new town?
4. Why did Edwy start to mistrust the Freds while he was still in Fredtown? How did he start to behave toward them? Discuss Edwy’s personality and how he is different from Rosi.
5. Rosi’s new parents have had difficult pasts. Describe her first reactions to them and what she later understands about their behavior. Why are they so harsh? Why are they different when she returns from the prison?
The discussion questions below particularly address the following English Language Arts Common Core State Standards: (RL.5–6.5) (RL.5-8.1, 6)
1. Discuss the first line of the novel, including the reasons Rosi considered herself an orphan and what changed her mind. Why do you think the author opened the book with this line?
2. Explain the importance of eye color and other physical features in the new town. What is the history around eye color? How does learning more about it affect Rosi’s view of her new parents?
3. What does the incident in the church reveal to Rosi about her new town? How does the missionary react to her at church, and how does he help her later? Talk about religion in the story, what Rosi learned from the Freds, and what role religion plays in her new town.
4. Describe some of the challenges that Rosi faces, including physical dangers, and how she deals with them. How does she help Bobo and other children? How does Edwy help her?
5. Why doesn’t Rosi go with Mrs. Osemwe in the end? How does her choice reflect her personality and values? Discuss whether you think she made the right choice for herself and the other two children.
6. How does the author keep the reader in suspense throughout the book? How does having Rosi as the narrator contribute to the suspense and uncertainty? Identify some cliffhangers at the end of chapters and discuss their effect on the reader.
The discussion questions below particularly address the following English Language Arts Common Core State Standards: (RL.5-8.2).
1. What secrets do the Fred-parents keep from the children, and why? What secrets do the new parents keep, and why? Does Rosi keep secrets from Bobo? Discuss when secrecy might be acceptable, especially in relation to children. Do you think the two sets of parents made the right decisions? Why or why not?
2. Why does Rosi have more responsibility than the other children? What do the Fred-parents and the new parents expect of her? How does she feel about those expectations? Discuss whether you think the parents are justified in asking so much of Rosi.
3. Discuss the role of peace, nonviolence, and violence in the story. Why did the Freds take their name from a word for peace? What did they teach Rosi about nonviolence? How is violence part of her new world, and what is her reaction to it?
The discussion questions below particularly address the following English Language Arts Common Core State Standards: (RL.5-8.4).
1. What is the meaning of the word exile, and what are your associations with the word, if any? Talk about the title and why the author chose it. What are possible meanings of the title in relationship to the story?
2. After Bobo refers to his biological father as “the father,” Rosi adopts the term along with “the mother.” Why does she use those phrases instead of “my mother and father”? When does she change her mind, and why?
Fredtown versus Home
Have students make simple charts to compare Fredtown and the new town where the children end up. Students can choose categories such as food, safety, buildings, the marketplace, and so on. They should then use phrases or full sentences to describe that aspect of each town. Have them share their charts in small groups.
Notable for Their Nonviolence
The missionary describes three leaders that Rosi names as “notable for their nonviolence.” They are Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr., and Nelson Mandela. Have students work in pairs to research one of the men and his importance in history. Each pair should prepare a short report and share it in small groups with students who researched the other leaders.
Throughout the novel, Rosi refers to quotations she learned from the Freds (pp. 11, 67, 91, 102, and 293 in the hardcover edition of this book). Have students choose one of the quotations and try to find its source through an Internet search. Then have the students each write an essay about their quotation, what it means, and why the Fred-parents taught it to the children.
The Intergalactic Court
Mrs. Osemwe tells Rosie about the intergalactic court and its decisions. Divide students into two groups. Those in one group will prepare arguments about why the children should have stayed in Fredtown or be returned there. The other group will defend moving the children to their original homes. Hold debates where students argue opposing sides in front of small groups who take on the role of the court and make a decision.
What Next? At the end, Rosi expects to see Edwy again and maybe rescue him. Have pairs of students brainstorm about what might happen to Rosi and Edwy next, and then write a conversation between them when they meet again. The conversation should reflect the experiences and the characters’ emotions. Have each pair perform their conversation for the class, and then discuss the differences among the dialogues.
Guide written by Kathleen Odean, a former school librarian and Chair of the 2002 Newbery Award Committee. She gives professional development workshops on books for young people and is the author of Great Books for Girls and Great Books about Things Kids Love.
This guide, written in alignment with the Common Core Standards (www.corestandards.org) has been provided by Simon & Schuster for classroom, library, and reading group use. It may be reproduced in its entirety or excerpted for these purposes.

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Atlético San Luis and Guadalajara face off on Thursday in a battle between two La Liga Mexico teams. It is a third-round matchup in the La Liga MX 2021 Guardianes tournament and both teams aim to get their first win to advance in the league standings. Both teams have competed against each other 19 times and Guadalajara has won a 12-3-3 record.
Guadalajara is currently ranked 11th in the standings after pulling draws in their first two matches, while Atlético San Luis lost its last two games and sits in 16th.
Thursday’s game will air on the American Spanish language sports channel TUDN, but fans can stream the game on FuboTV (free 7-day trial).
San Luis has been competitive but has lost their last two games by one goal or less. It will look to get Nicolas Ibañez, who scored the team’s lone goal this season so far.
Guadalajara has Jesús Molina and Miguel Ponce, who have each chipped in one goal.
Here’s how to watch Thursday’s bowl game.
What: LaLiga MX
Who: Atlético San Luis vs. Guadalajara
When: Thursday, Jan. 21
Time: 10 p.m. ET
Where: Estadio Alfonso Lastras Ramírez, San Luis Potosí
Stream: FuboTV (free 7-day trial)


A primary school's nursery section has had to close due to a confirmed case of coronavirus in the unit.
Lobley Hill Primary School, in Gateshead, has informed parents that it has had to close both morning and afternoon nursery and the section will reopen on October 12.
However, following Government guidance, the rest of the school is able to operate as normal and all children from Reception to Year 6 are asked to attend classes unless they show any symptoms of the virus.
In a letter, headteacher Johanna James wrote: "We have been advised that there has been a confirmed case of Covid-19 within the nursery unit.
"We have carried out a full risk assessment and identified all those who have been in close contact with the affected case and have recommended that they stay at home and self-isolate until 14 days after their last contact."
The letter goes on to explain what the most common symptoms of coronavirus are - a recent onset of a new continuous cough, a high temperature and a loss of or change in normal sense of taste or smell.
"If your child, or anyone in your household, develops these symptoms, you whole household must remain at home and not go to work, school or public areas," said the headteacher.
"You should arrange testing for the person who has developed symptoms. When the result is known further advice will be available."
A number of schools across the Norrh East have been affected due to coronavirus. Some year groups or bubbles have been asked to isolate while some schools have had to temporarily close.


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Hadley was just the cutest thing! She didn't want to miss a thing during her session, she was bright eyed wide awake for most of it! She still did great though! And we got the cutest family picture ever! I don't do much with back lighting but it was a request from Momma for that black and white. And I couldn't be happier with how it came out! I'm going to have to start doing more back lighting at my newborn sessions! =) Hadley's Momma wanted pretty simple pictures so we did a pretty plain and simple session and it turned out just perfect for little miss Hadley =)
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Ear Cuff Textured Hoop Gold Plated
No piercings? No problem.
This gorgeous cuff lets you adorn your ears, without a painful piercing appointment! This cuff is a beauty - featuring genuine gold plating it will look stunning in the sunlight.
Wear it alongside your other favourite earrings or simply by itself for the ultimate minimalist look.
Also available in silver.
Description Max diameter 15mm; Max width 3mm. Material: Gold plated

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The perfect gift and new best friend for your little one to hold onto all day long.
Sophistik's doll toys are 100% handmade. They are educational and inspiring, eco- friendly and incredibly adorable.
This is one of a kind handmade toy that can not be found in any shop. you will be amazed by the details and the high end finishes. This item is hand sewn with attention to details from felt of highest quality. Volumetric elements is filled with hypo-allergenic polyester stuffing.
Made of high quality eco-friendly polyester felt. Delicately filled with polyester fiber filler. 100% handmade (hand-cut and hand-sewing)❤ Size 12 cm height
8 cm width
All our dolls come in a special box or a pouch.
DELIVERED WITH CARE: Your gifts will be hand-picked and beautifully presented in our gift box. Add your personal message to accompany the gift and we'll do the rest! You will receive the tracking information within 2 business days of placing your order.


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Sitting in front of more than 60 new color samples of acrylic color powders, my head starts spinning and adrenalin starts pumping. I feel like a little girl in a candy store ! It's finally narrowed down to 48 colors and now begins my journey of making a difference with the designs that I'm about the create with these new amazing colors which will now be part of the ONE new acrylic collection by Odyssey.
To make art wearable, encapsulated or embedded art is not only long lasting and stunning in appearance, it gives a "looking into glass" effect. I'm taking it one step further to introduce movement, layering and realism into my embedded art which is all created with brushwork in acrylic and still maintain a reasonable thin finish.


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MAGPIE Print 8x10 inches - Dashing Magpie - landscape format
This magpie print taken from my watercolour will be created individually by me on archival authentic Epson enhanced satin inkjet paper. The high resolution and quality of these prints makes them almost impossible to tell apart from my original:)
Your magpie print will come in a clear cello sleeve with a certificate of authenticity. It will then be packed TOTALLY rigidly with cardboard (which I recycle), wrapped in strong paper and sealed in a gray waterproof plastic mailer for complete protection in transit.
A dashing magpie spots something shiny in the grass!
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The Bonded NdFeB Magnet is produced by mixing the iron powder and rare earth powder with resin, and is formed by mold compression or injection. Due to non-orientation while forming, so it is available to be formed into a wide range of shapes. However, mold is always needed, no matter what the production way be taken.
In additional, the dimension can be controlled in a very precise level, which make the engineers easily to device a light and miniature Hi-performance products.
Besides, this magnet normally be coated with epoxy or others apearance treatments which make the product anti-corrosion. The Bonded NdFeB magnet is one kind of Isotropic magnet, which can be magnetized with axially, diametrically, radially, multi-poles axially or multi-poles on circumference respectively.


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*This is a series of activities Othergoose created for us – check out the first three challenges at the bottom!
Tell your child you’re going to have zoo day today! Practice making animal sounds and movements. Ask curious questions for your child to answer, e.g., “How does a crab walk? How low does a bear growl? How far can a monkey swing? How fast does a cheetah run? Does a turtle eat his lunch slowly? Does a fish blow bubbles in the bath?”
Perfect for: Creativity, Motor Skills, Transitions
Why it Matters: Did you know that many psychologists believe a child’s natural desire to play pretend animals is linked to the maturation process of learning how to communicate, develop emotional connections (such as empathy), and respond to the needs of others? In a single step, you’re giving your child the freedom to make sense of the world.
Challenge: Introduce the food chain by talking about which predator this animal might be hunted by. Which prey might they seek? Ask your child, “Who would be your pal at the zoo? Who would not be your pal at the zoo?” Encourage your child to design a “blueprint” of his/her own zoo, keeping predators and prey far from one another so everyone survives!
Related Reading (Optional): If I Ran the Zoo, by Dr. Seuss

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Subject: I have found a CD that I think you would enjoy
Genres: Dance & Electronic, Alternative Rock, Pop
Straddling the gap stylistically and historically between the cut-and-paste acid house of Bomb the Bass and the big-beat explosion, this U.K. DJ duo fashioned recognizable samples from established classics into equally exc... more »
Straddling the gap stylistically and historically between the cut-and-paste acid house of Bomb the Bass and the big-beat explosion, this U.K. DJ duo fashioned recognizable samples from established classics into equally exciting contemporary dance singles. "What Can You Do for Me" mates Gwen Guthrie with the Eurythmics, while "Something Good" lifts a hook from Kate Bush's "Cloudbusting" (the first time she approved such a usage). Both those club hits appear on the Saints' sole full-length to date, rounded out by notable tracks including a shockingly traditional rendition of Simple Minds' "New Gold Dream" and "Trance Atlantic Glide" (designed to be spun at either 33 or 45 rpm). FFRR. 2005.
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Released in 1992!!!
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"These guys are/were predecessors to Prodigy, Chemical Brothers and the like. All they need now is a GAP commercial and they'll be performing at the Grammy's next year. This is probably the first techno album that I liked. Songs like "I want you" are superb. Every song on the album is well architected. Still sounds as refreshing today as it did (gulp!) 7 years ago! Too bad they didn't come out with anything else for release in the US. Another talented band that is the victim of mis-management.The album, however, is a classic...5 stars!"
Utah Saints review
violet-inspired | Sydney, Australia | 03/17/2009
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Not sure whether there are other variations of this cd which have been produced or if the tracklisting on Amazon.com is incorrect.
My cd has the following tracklisting (and also has a blue cover, not black):
1. New Gold Dream
2. What Can You Do For Me
4. Believe In Me
5. Too Much To Swallow
6. Something Good
7. I Want You
8. States Of Mind
9. Trance Atlantic Glide
10. Kinetic Synthetic
11. What Can You Do For Me? (1926 Melodic Mix)
12. My Mind Must Be Free
I really love this album. It is one of my favourites.
'Utah Saints' is brilliant because nearly every song is as catchy as the last and while each track has something different to offer, one track to another doesn't stray too far away from what you'd expect songs on this album to sound like. (Some records do this and it's disappointing and feels strange).
*'New Gold Dream' is something that can be listened to over and over, emotive dramatic lyrics as well, he sounds very sincere and almost in agony when he sings in this song, when he says "She's your friend" he probably is the most convincing, like he's stating a fact, before "...until the ocean rains" which is more lighthearted and not as intense. His voice is reminiscent of David Bowie in this tune.
*In the 2nd song 'What Can You Do For Me' I like how they scream "The hottest band in the world!" and all the other stuff like they're really pumped up and angry before the song slides into something melodic and pretty.
*'Soulution' reminds me of someone going on a long journey on holiday somewhere, running along sand in a desert barefoot just feeling free.
*'Believe In Me' was really cool especially the chirping female singers over the top of the music and how they repeat, "I believe in me I believe in you and you know I believe in love". Very fun.
*'Too Much To Swallow' was another favourite, it's nice to have some songs around that are purely instrumental but it doesn't matter cause they're cool anyway.
*'Something Good' - The updated version 'Something Good 08' is a far better way to listen to this song, it's not as slow and is a great dance track.
*'I Want You' was very grungey. The machines they used for part of the background sounded sorta like a skateboarder grinding along a steel pipe and their voices are all disjointed like their soundwaves are being broken apart in some sort of blender - interesting.
*'States Of Mind' was similar to the music they play in souvenir shops. Cds which would have titles like: 'Rainforest Sounds', 'The Outback' etc.
*'Trance Atlantic Guide' is quite angsty to start with and then gets really fun later like being at a circus. It is a beautiful, uplifting song the way the rhythm all comes together.
*'Kinetic Synthetic' is all over the place with a thumping beat and strange sounding instruments, doesn't seem to go anywhere much. Reminds me of 'The Presets' song: 'Together' which is just as disjointed and if you were to relate each song to an object it would be a broken electrical wire flapping around crazily, giving off sparks not knowing what to do.
*The 1926 remix doesn't vary too much from the original.
I'm liking music like this the best these days not only because they're awesome albums but because they're songs you can put on and get lost in such gorgeous ethereal instrumentation and not have to concentrate on hearing someone's life story; there's a point and a plot but the lyrics read more like a mysterious poem rather than spelling everything out. It hasn't got the structured formula of beginning, middle and end like other songs. Sometimes they say random words, sometimes there are no lyrics at all, and it all has a place and is beautiful.
If you're into bands such as 'The Presets' or 'The Potbelleez' you may really love this album. I know I do."
Stop trying to hate on this cd please, thanks.......
Jared Jennings | 04/25/2008
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"if you are/were a fan of pwei, prodigy (the older stuff, before the dancer dude started yelling over the music), and 90s uk dance, then this is fun stuff. i find it hard to believe anyone other than me is "on the fence" whether to buy it or not. i got it for "something good" like everyone else, then as i heard on i was like "this is actually great 90s uk dance!" which is the stuff i love, candyflip, chapterhouse, happy mondays, hollow men, pwei, all that air-fairy uk dance stuff, when genre-merging was rather successful, is some of the most fun stuff in my eyes. if you try to compare "the old with the new" it's not realistic, also, i feel like older music had more a of a soul to it. that's why i listen to 90s drum n bass/jungle, do i have newer of electronic genres? sure, but unless it's top top notch (first boards of canada, music has the right) and stuff that is inspired (just got marumari's the wolves hollow and it's really cool stuff also), newer electronica feels like "we have better toys to create with, but ran out of ideas years ago" i will take the time to say the kompakt label kills it, m. mayer is wonderful, his album "immer" is deserving of the acclaim it will always get, and the total kompakt series has a few that are great, but that's based on an older ethos of german minimalism, that is so modern, but has it's heart in the past. anyway, this is a fun cd for a used price, there is more than something good, even if it's the best cut, the rest is just as good and is a fun listen. everyone lighten up a little for jared's sake ok?"


The press release issued by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on 26 July 2023.
Funding drives forward government’s commitment to increase farm productivity and build on our world-leading animal health and welfare standards
A further £10 million is being made available to cattle farmers in England to help them replace ageing cattle buildings with state-of-the-art facilities, Defra has announced today (Wednesday 26 July).
As set out in guidance published today, the Animal Health and Welfare Infrastructure Grant will allocate awards to farmers ranging from £15,000 to £500,000, prioritising new and upgraded calf housing which will improve conditions for livestock and help to boost farmers’ productivity and profitability.
Through this grant, cattle farmers will also be able to access funding for roof-top solar panels on calf housing buildings, fulfilling a key commitment made by the Prime Minister at the Farm to Fork Summit earlier this year. This will enable farmers to improve the thermal insulation of their building whilst providing low-cost energy for calf housing.
The government has also announced that more than £19 million has been awarded to over 3,000 pig, poultry, sheep and cattle farmers who successfully applied to the first round of the Animal Health and Welfare Equipment and Technology Grant. These grants, of between £1,000 and £25,000, will help farmers with items ranging from livestock handling equipment to reduce lameness in sheep or cattle or sealed water tanks to reduce disease transmission in outdoor pigs, to automated monitoring system and sensors which free-up farmers’ time and limit environmental stress in poultry housing.
Both grants form part of the government’s wider Animal Health and Welfare Pathway, which supports farmers to transition to higher welfare practices and systems, whilst encouraging sustainable food production.
They are part of the government’s wider investment of £2.4 billion per year in farming in England for the rest of this Parliament. This includes support for farmers through our new farming schemes, with an expanded and improved Sustainable Farming Incentive 2023 offer announced last month, as well as one-off grants which are helping farmers invest in new technology and equipment that will help them be more productive.
Farming Minister Mark Spencer said:
Our animal health and welfare grants are helping farmers improve conditions for their livestock. Not only is that good for the animals, it’s also a way to improve productivity and help them be more profitable.
It’s great to see such enthusiasm for these grants, with over 3,000 farmers receiving money through the Equipment and Technology Grant from today, and many more set to benefit with our investment in new and upgraded calf housing through our brand new Infrastructure Grant.
The Animal Health and Welfare Infrastructure Grant will prioritise co-funding new and upgraded calf housing in order to promote better social contact and create a healthier environment for livestock. Successful applicants could receive funding for a variety of building types – for example, the construction of A-frame buildings to house dairy calves from birth to weaning, or a mono-pitch building on a beef unit to house calves between 3-6 months.
Improved cattle housing will not only ensure calves are healthier, more resilient and more productive, but will also ensure that farm buildings are able to adapt to the demands of our changing climate. These infrastructure improvements, which are more effective at reducing the risk of disease and calf mortality, will also mean that farmers see a benefit to their bottom line.
In 2023 alone, government is making more than £168 million in grants available to farmers to drive innovation, support food production, improve animal health and welfare and protect the environment. These grants, alongside the government’s new flexible and accessible farming schemes, will ensure that farmers remain at the heart of the rural economy and putting food on our tables.


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Kraken, the trusted global digital asset exchange, is pleased to announce the acquisition of the popular charting and trading platform Cryptowatch – used by thousands of traders to chart over 150 markets in real-time and trade up to 22 digital assets through a highly user-friendly interface. Cryptowatch has seen rapid growth in the past two years, increasing its active user-base by 700 per cent.
Kraken is also pleased to announce that Cryptowatch founder, Artur Sapek, is joining the company to both continue developing Cryptowatch and lead the development of Kraken’s interface.
“In just 2 years Cryptowatch grew into one of the pillars of the digital asset trading community,” Sapek said. “Teaming up with an exchange was the natural next step, and Kraken was my first choice. The Kraken team has built a very mature and reliable exchange, and I look forward to working with them to deliver the best trading software in the industry.”
Clients will immediately benefit from the acquisition, because Kraken has leveraged Cryptowatch to release an upgraded trading interface that is now available at Kraken along with instructions on how to get started trading on the platform here:
“I’m thrilled to welcome the Cryptowatch trading platform and its founder into the Kraken family,” said Kraken CEO Jesse Powell. “As the industry’s leading charting tool for traders, we plan to devote more resources and talent to further enhance its offering. And we’ve purposed the technology to provide a great new charting and trading platform to Kraken clients as the first step in improving our own interface. It’s a great start to 2017 and I can’t wait to share what else we’ve got in the pipeline.”
Cryptowatch is the most recent in a long series of landmark M&A deals over the past year that Kraken has leveraged to expand its global client-base, add new services, and bring highly talented members to its team.
Kraken previously acquired the 3 major bitcoin exchanges Coinsetter, Cavirtex and CleverCoin, as well as the award-winning wallet funding service Glidera – soon to be rebranded as Kraken Direct.
Based in San Francisco, Kraken is the world’s largest global bitcoin exchange in euro volume and liquidity. Kraken’s clients also trade US dollars, Canadian dollars, British pounds, Japanese yen and 10 other digital assets besides bitcoin, including ether, on a platform consistently rated the best and most secure digital asset exchange by independent news media.
Founded in 2011, Kraken is a constituent of the CME FI Bitcoin Index, was the first bitcoin exchange to have its market data displayed on the Bloomberg Terminal, the first to pass a cryptographically verifiable proof-of-reserves audit, and one of the first exchanges to offer leveraged bitcoin margin trading. Kraken is trusted by hundreds of thousands of traders, institutions, and authorities across the world, from Toyko’s court-appointed trustee to Germany’s BaFin regulated Fidor Bank. Kraken is backed by investors including SBI Investment, Money Partners Group, Hummingbird Ventures, Blockchain Capital, and Digital Currency Group, among others. For more information, visit https://www.kraken.com/.
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What is good when you have the Square Enix catalog is that there is a display of soundtracks, each more legendary than the next. And when the publisher decides to publish everything on YouTube, it inevitably makes people happy.
Indeed, the Japanese giant has just launched its own YouTube channel, Square Enix Music , and now offers some 5457 tracks to discover or rediscover. What to find his happiness. And to do it right, everything is already organized in a wide variety of playlists.
If Final Fantasy is very well represented with its 93 playlists – just that – the other licenses are not left out. Mana, NieR, Chrono or even Bravely Default, all are entitled to a well-stocked repertoire. To this should be added several behind-the-scenes videos of Square Enix's musical production.
Now we can only hope that the recent wave of copyrights sent by Nintendo on its soundtracks posted on YouTube was to prepare a similar channel. Because otherwise it would be really bad spirit. And they are not like that at the small craftsman, huh?


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Genus of the so-called small strongylids of horses, e.g., C. brevicapsulatus, C. insigne, C. leptostomum, C. nassatus, and C. ultrajectinus, which can be treated by ivermectin.
These keywords were added by machine and not by the authors. This process is experimental and the keywords may be updated as the learning algorithm improves.
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Ranger danger: Choo done, Yu could be next
Sometimes, you have to wonder when the black cat crossed in front of the Texas Rangers while they walked under the ladder after breaking the mirror. OF Shin-Soo Choo is the latest casualty, as he'll miss the rest of the season due to bone spurs in his elbow that will require surgery.
Making matters worse, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported on Monday that "the chances are slim" for SP Yu Darvish to return this season. Darvish is suffering from elbow inflammation, and if he misses another week or more, he'll need a rehab assignment or simulated games before coming back. As GM Jon Daniels said, "The calendar is working against us in that regard."
On the bright side, SP Derek Holland is expected to be activated from the DL if his Thursday rehab start goes well. Holland has missed the entire 2014 season after injuring his knee while playing with his dog. There's your Ranger season in a nutshell.
Monday's studs & duds
Stud: Phillies SP A.J. Burnett struck out 12 Nationals in seven innings while allowing one run and four baserunners.
Dud: Rays SP Jake Odorizzi allowed eight runs in four-plus innings against the Orioles. Ugh.
News & notes
The Cubs will call up yet another very good prospect - OF Jorge Soler - before tonight's game. Soler, 22, has 14 home runs in 198 minor-league at bats this season, and everyone who's seen him loves his power. If you need home runs, Soler is probably worth a pickup in any format, though the caveats about possible rookie struggles always apply. Here's a recent FanGraphs' article that will help explan Soler's appeal.
The Pirates have sent rookie OF Gregory Polanco to the minors, but he could be back next week when rosters expand.
Brewers OF Ryan Braun left Monday's game due to a bruised quad, but it's apparently not serious.
The Mariners have pushed Felix Hernandez's next start from Wednesday until Friday. Nothing to worry about.
The Astros hope that OF George Springer (quad) can come off the DL early next week.
Cardinals C Yadier Molina (thumb) and SP Michael Wacha (shoulder) will start rehabbing today at Double-A Springfield, according to STLToday.com. If all goes well, Molina could be activated by the middle of next week.
The Yankees were without OF Brett Gardner (ankle) and 1B Mark Teixeira (hamstring) on Monday, but both hope to be back in the lineup tonight.
Red Sox DH David Ortiz is still day to day with a bruised foot, per the Boston Herald. On Monday, Ortiz said that he couldn't put much weight on the foot.
Padres 2B Jedd Gyorko (hamstring) is day to day, while SS Everth Cabrera (hamstring) might come off the DL as soon as next week, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune.
Struggling Giants SP Tim Lincecum will have his Thursday start skipped, and his return to the rotation is TBD. Yusemiro Petit will start in Lincecum's place this week, while Lincecum works out of the bullpen.
Roenis Elias was good enough in a five-inning Monday outing, so we're up to 80-52 for the season. Today's pick is Jose Quintana (owned in 29.7 percent of FOXSports.com leagues) against the Indians, while Wednesday's selection is Anaheim's Hector Santiago (6.1 percent owned) at home versus the Marlins. Santiago's ERA since the beginning of June is 2.53.
See you back here tomorrow morning.


IdeaPress is a product by Idea Notion that allows users to create native mobile applications from websites that use the WordPress CMS system. Originally conceived as an open source project mainly used by developers. Microsoft apporached Idea Notion and challenged us to create a wizard to allow the system to be used by anyone with a WordPress website. After the successful launch of IdeaPress for Windows 8, we developed the system further to create apps for Android, iOS and Windows Phone.
Users can use the online wizard to create applications without writing a single line of code and are given hybrid native/HTML apps that can function on any platform, while also taking advantage of the native features of each platform.


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By Lawrence G. McMillan
The S&P 500 index continues to trend lower. This downtrend can clearly be seen on the accompanying chart, where there is a series of lower highs and lower lows, as denoted by the descending blue lines.
In order to break the downtrend, the S&P 500 /zigman2/quotes/210599714/realtime SPX +1.46% would have to rise above 4470, in my opinion.
Even though most investors probably are not too concerned since the decline has been small and rather steady, trading has been frothy and volatile within the blue lines. There have several gap openings, all of which have been closed at the current time. There is support at the horizontal red lines on the chart, the nearest of which is at 4230.


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Enterprise security directors are stepping into the spotlight as their unique sets of silo-crossing skills position them for company-wide leadership. In Security magazine’s annual Security 500 Report, learn the top 10 trends that enterprise security leaders are facing this year, gather sector and issue-specific metrics to enhance your in-house reporting, determine which companies are leading the pack in your sector, and build your case to become the enterprise’s next go-to executive resource.
Led by CEO Al Grasso, The MITRE Corporation is paving the way to practical solutions for critical challenges in the U.S. while helping to foster talent, innovation and security for future generations. Learn more about this organization’s methods and mentorship in the October issue. Other topics in the October issue include profiles on the Port of Los Angeles and Seattle Children’s Hospital, 4K video surveillance tips and technology, security career advice and more.


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Nos Ladins - Creative Easter workshop
- 04:00 PM-06:00 PM
We are in Badia, in a traditional mountain farm of this valley. Betty welcomes you to do something beautiful. The appointment is reserved to decorating Easter eggs. This is a very popular and strongly delt activity in all Ladin valleys. With Betty, both adults and children will create and have fun, we promise!
Information and programme available at the tourist offices.
The calendar of events may change due to the government regulations.
On the official tourism website of South Tyrol https://www.suedtirol.info/en/information/coronavirus you will find the answers to the most important questions about coronavirus in South Tyrol.
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Badia - Alfarëi farmhouse
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Two more Silicon Valley companies — A10 Networks and Versartis — plan to go public at the end of the week as the year's IPO activity appears to be finally getting back to the hot pace set in 2013.
San Jose-based A10 Networks could make it three Bay Area $1 billion unicorns in three weeks if its IPO hits expectations, following blockbuster offerings from Coupons.com two weeks ago and Castlight Health on Friday.
A10, by CEO Lee Chen, hopes to raise up to $215.6 million. The company has raised about $120 million in backing since it was founded in 2004. The bulk of that came in an $80 million infusion by Summit Partners in October.
A10 sells equipment that helps customers deliver web applications faster and manage their bandwidth and network identity issues. Its revenue grew by about 55 percent between 2011 and 2013, hitting $141.7 million last year. It posted a loss of $27.1 million last year, down from $90.2 million in 2012.
Redwood City-based Versartis, led by CEO Jeffrey Cleland, could raise more than $100 million in its IPO, the latest in a string of local health and bio offerings.
The stocks of rare diseases drug developer Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical of Novato and Revance Therapeutics of Newark have both doubled since going public this year. South San Francisco-based Achaogen had a more modest 20 percent jump in its stock after going public last week.
Vesartis develops experimental hormone treatments that it believes reduces the number of daily injections given to children with growth problems.
Versartis last month said it raised $55 million in Series E round of venture funding from five undisclosed new investors as well as Sofinnova Ventures, Aisling Capital, New Leaf Venture Partners and Advent Life Sciences. Fidelity Investments was listed in a Securities and Exchange Commission filing as one of those Series E investors.
Its biggest shareholders now are New Leaf (24.4 percent stake), Index Ventures (22.4 percent), Advent (16.3 percent), Aisling (11.9 percent) and Sofinnova (6.8 percent).
The company was launched in December 2008 by Amunix and Index Ventures to tap Amunix technology that extends the half-life of drugs.
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Datawind is the company that manufactures the famous cheap Android tablet in India, the Aakash and now they’ve just announced two other affordable slates. I’m talking about the UbiSlate 7+ and the 7C models, both coming preloaded with Yahoo services, through a partnership with Yahoo India.
The company has teamed up with Indian carrier Aircel to offer the UbiSlate owners 2GB of GPRS data for a mere $2 per month. Let’s just hope that Datawind handles the production and delivery of two more tablets, since the Aakash has had some problems when it comes to delivery in some regions across India. The UbiSlate 7 and UbiSlate 7C will be powered by Google’s Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS and it’s not yet clear if the slates will offer Google Play Store access.
As far as specs go, here we have two models with a 800 MHz single core processor, a mere 256 MB of RAM, 2GB of internal memory for the UbiSlate 7+ and 4GB of storage for the UbiSlate 7C. Each model supports GPRS connectivity and WiFi and they pack a 7 inch display with 800 x 480 pixel displays. The UbiSlate 7+ has a resistive display, while the 7C has a capacitive one. On the battery side we have a 3200 mAh unit for each model.


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Functional Imaging of Speech
In order to flesh out details of our modeling framework, our lab designs and carries out a variety of brain imaging studies in humans. Most of our work has concentrated on the use of functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), a technique that is sensitive to changes in blood oxygenation levels that result from local brain activations. This method thus allows us to obtain statistical maps of cortical activations that can easily be compared with simulations from our modeling work. Because speech is only available for study in humans, fMRI is an invaluable technique, as it is very safe and completely non-invasive.
We are also using magnetoencephalography (MEG), another completely non-invasive experimental method, to augment and enhance our experimental data. MEG is a direct measure of brain activity in that it measures magnetic fields produced at the scalp by synchronous firing of pyramidal cells in cortex with millisecond resolution. One can also estimate the spatial locations of maximal activation in MEG, although the resolution of this method is much lower than with fMRI. We are currently working on tools to combine MEG results with fMRI results in the same subjects on the same behavioral task. Using regions of activation from fMRI as ‘seeds’ to help solve the MEG inverse problem, we will be able to look at fine time courses of activations in specific brain regions involved in speech.
Our lab has also developed a suite of region-of-interest (ROI) based analysis tools for fMRI that are available from the software page. We have shown that analyzing imaging results based on anatomically defined regions of interest across subject, rather than using spatial averaging, can significantly enhance statistical power.
The MGH10 dataset [linked here]:
10 subjects were scanned at the MGH/MIT/HMS Athinoula A. Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging using a 3 T Siemens scanner and standard head coil. The data were inhomogeneity-corrected, afine-registered to the MNI152 template (Evans et al., 1992), and segmented using SPM2 software (Friston et al., 1995). The images were manually labeled by Tourville of Boston University using Ghosh’s ASAP software (Nieto-Castanon et al., 2003); the labeling protocol (Tourville and Guenther, 2003) is similar to the Cardviews protocol (Caviness et al., 1996), and has 74 labeled regions in this version, which is identical to the version used in the (Klein et al., 2009) evaluation study.
Subjects: 10 (4♀, 6♂)
Age: 22 – 29 (µ=25.3) years old
Volume: 256 × 256 × 128mm
Voxel: 1 × 1 × 1.33mm
flip angle: 8°
fMRI studies are carried out at the NMR Center of the Massachusetts General Hospital.
MEG experiments are performed at the KIT/MIT MEG Joint Research Laboratory at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.