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Everyone possesses creativity and this ability is a normal distribution. However, most creativity researchers select eminent scientists or artists. In addition, in the education literature, creativity research focuses more on children or adolescents (especially college students) rather than older adults. The purpose of this study was to examine the intellectual perceptions of creativity in older adults found in scholarly journals. This review attempted to sort out the assumptions underlying the portrayal of older adults and their relationship with creativity in scholarly journals from 1980 to 2012. After reviewing 56 journal articles, two themes emerged: the optimistic view of older adult lives and the need for creativity for successful aging. There is a call from not only educators but also policy makers to invest more funds and energy to promote creativity for (older) adult learners.
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So if any of my readers follow me on twitter, you will know that I have just begun a project that is a study of pregnant women.
So for starters, if anyone is reading this and knows of any pregnant women in the UK (I’m willing to travel within reason so check with me)! I’m really friendly and I can’t believe how excited I am about this project.
Pregnancy, birth and children are a massive part of me, which might sound strange to some as I’m only 20 and feel nowhere near ready for having children. However, doing this project makes me feel so alive, so excited, to know that these women are holding a beautiful precious thing. I’m interested in the waiting with pregnancy, that there is a deadline as such… then the anticipation as well as the anxiety, essentially I’m interested in starting off documenting all these emotions, then I will see how it goes from there.
My main concern/interest at the moment is getting experience of photographing pregnant women and eventually photographing groups of pregnant women because I think there’s something unusual to photograph in that. So yes, here’s a little taster of what I’ve been photographing on my first shoot of the project. The beautiful Nasharie…

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text: Conventional plasma-sprayed hydroxyapatite coatings suffer from many difficulties that have limited their use in orthopaedic implants, including uneven resorption rates, poor fracture toughness, and poor adhesion to medical alloys. The placement of a diamondlike carbon buffer layer may overcome these obstacles by providing unique chemical inertness, hardness, and cell-interaction properties at the implant–tissue interface. Nanocrystalline hydroxyapatite and amorphous diamondlike carbon films were prepared by room-temperature pulsed-laser deposition of hydroxyapatite and graphite targets, respectively. Scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, x-ray diffraction, and microscratch adhesion testing were used to determine surface morphology, interfacial structure, and adhesion of the bilayer coatings. Nanocrystalline hydroxyapatite/diamondlike carbon coatings have several potential orthopaedic applications, including use in hip prostheses.

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DeWalt / AMF GA 14" Radial Arm Saw Restoration.
· Repair ·
This saw was used here in Springfield, IL. It was stored in a
shed that was struck by lightning and caught fire. Evidence of
the fire is along the right side of the saw.
I happened upon this saw at a garage sale in Springfield,
Illinois. Not far from work, I was visiting the sale with
garage sale journeyman Ray and was told about the old saw in
the shed out back. Well, I took a look at the saw and asked
the price. I either purchased
a nice saw for restoring or a nice project for the next
ambitious old iron nut.
I partially blamed Ray for interesting me in the saw, so I
required his assistance when loading it up. I threw a couple
of 2 x 4's down from the tailgate and we literally pushed the
saw up the boards into the truck onto its backside. Getting
the saw out of the truck was easy enough. I backed down the drive really
fast and stomped the brake pedal. The saw flew out of the truck bed
and into its current position in the garage as pictured above.
I will need to replace the wiring and push button station, but
other than that I believe this saw will run fine.
April 28, 2006
I replaced the wiring and removed the old push button station. I installed a new 30 amp double pole
switch right on the front of the machine.
April 28, 2006
Well, never say never! I did go ahead and resotore this saw. As it turns out, this saw was
in really good condition. The rollor bearings and ways are nice. I replaced the old switch with a new 30 amp double pole switch
and placed it right up front where you can get to it easily. I runs on 240 volts and only draws 16 amp. So, it can go in most
garages without special wiring.
Anyone interested in purchasing this saw can email or call me. I will help set up shipping if needed. Thanks for looking, Chris.


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| Jun 12, 2013
Heavy rains in April quickly swamped Chicago's underground labyrinth of sewers, forcing a stomach-churning surge of waste and runoff back into basements and flooding neighborhoods across the city.
The deluge so overloaded the city's aging infrastructure...
| Jun 10, 2013
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An Indiana man died late Sunday afternoon after he was tasered in south suburban Thornton, officials said.
Mark A. Koves, 28, of the 9500 block of Roosevelt Street in Crown Point, was pronounced dead at 5:44 p.m. at St. James Hospital in Chicago...
| Jun 10, 2013
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Gov. Quinn last week picked a longtime politico to sit on the CTA's board--and he doesn't live anywhere near a CTA stop.
Quinn nominated Frank Zuccarelli, a 20-year supervisor of Thornton Township in south Cook County, to replace John Bouman, who is...
| Jan 9, 2013
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MISHAWAKA – Mirko Jurkovic, a member of Notre Dame's 1988 national championship team and consensus All-American lineman, died Wednesday at the St. Joseph Medical Center in Mishawaka from complications from colon cancer. He was 42.
Jurkovic was a...
| May 20, 2013
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Two men were charged with first-degree murder for the shooting death of a man whose body was found in April in an unincorporated area in Thornton Township in the south suburbs, Cook County sheriff's officials said.
Brandon Johnson of Harvey and Lester...
| Dec 15, 2012
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Democratic leaders spent four hours Saturday listening to 16 candidates audition for the party's endorsement to replace former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., but were unable to solidify behind one contender.
After 90 minutes of deliberations, South Side...
| Dec 14, 2011
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Federal and state authorities today unveiled a legal settlement intended to finally complete the Deep Tunnel, the Chicago region’s massive flood- and pollution-control project.
Relief from swamped basements and sewage overflows still is years away,...
| Oct 27, 2012
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A Chicago man was arrested earlier this week in the fatal shooting of a teenager last year who he argued with outside a Woodlawn neighborhood gas station, Cook County prosecutors said Saturday.
The break in the long-dormant case came when a witness...
| Aug 22, 2012
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The following cases were recently heard in Emmet County's 90th District Court:
— Tyler Charles Keehn, 18, of Charlevoix; person under 21 — purchase, consume; $300 in fines and costs
— Courtney Renee Parrott, 19, of Cheboygan; minor in...
| Aug 30, 2012
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The body of a mentally disabled man was found behind the wheel of his 2005 Chevy Impala at the bottom of the Thornton Quarry, and officials today said he died of an apparent suicide.
Workers of the Hanson Material Services found the car upside down in...
| Jul 5, 2012
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Brian Thornton and David Smith, both former UC Irvine standouts, have been named to the U.S. Olympic men's volleyball team, pending approval from the U.S. Olympic Committee.
Upon approval, Thornton and Smith along with the rest of the nominated team...

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Welcome to the Suomi Ravintola opas! Written by Chris Worfolk & Elina Leinio, authors of the Leeds Restaurant Guide. This short guide details some of the restaurants we have visited while travelling in Finland, approached in the same honest and unbiased manor as our extensive guide to Leeds. It may be small, but we hope you will enjoy it just as much.
You can buy the book as a Kindle Edition on Amazon for 99p.

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text: Be More Ben is launching their first large scale fundraising event in 2023. Taking on the biggest and most beautiful mountains in England, 50 walkers will take on 5,000 feet of ascent, 15 miles, 8 mountains in 1 (very) long day. Training walks are already underway and the fundraising is starting to come in already! If you would like to support our walkers please visit Just Giving and search ‘Mountain Mission’ where you will find our campaign to make a donation. We are also looking for corporate sponsorship to offset the spartan cost of the event meaning we make more money for people who need it most!!

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With a slim, agile profile; a long, sharp bill; and smooth G-10 scales, it’s fairly obvious where the Bestech Swordfish gets its name. What’s more, it measures nearly 9 inches long. The blade, made from D2 steel that’s polished to a satin finish, clocks in at just under 4 inches for substantial size in a pocket folder. It tapers to a fine point for detail work, but it has plenty of belly for tougher cuts. The scales are made from two pieces of smooth G-10 that sit flush together. To deploy the blade, all that’s needed is a press on the flipper tab and it flies open, locking in place with a stainless steel liner lock. Right-handed tip-up carriers will be pleased as the Swordfish is equipped with a steel clip.


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Family Food Heroes
Cornwall has its fair share of high profile chefs, famous restaurants, foodie awards and culinary PR. However behind this success story are the army of food producers, big and small, whose passion and dedication is just as great, despite working outside the limelight. Pig farmers Sally and Bill Lugg, and their children Rachael, Abbi and Josh are one such family: unassuming champions of Cornwall’s food culture who are currently busy taking their business to the next level.
Bill and Sally gave up their former jobs (Sally was a bank manager and Bill owned a plumbing and heat engineering business) when they discovered a talent for rearing traditional breed pigs. They began selling at farmers markets in 2000, and soon found that their products were in high demand. “We received a great response, with many customers saying it was the best pork they had ever tasted,” said Bill. “We soon built up a very loyal following.”
Over the years, customers have increasingly come to appreciate the importance of buying local and knowing where the meat comes from, and how it is reared. “Various scandals in the food industry have turned people back to local butchers, markets and farm shops, where provenance is much clearer, and quality is higher,” Sally explained.
In order to cater for increasing demand, Primrose Herd now has its own on-farm butchery (currently open by appointment, or you can call ahead to pre-order). The butchery and processing facilities were made possible by a grant from The Rural Business Investment Scheme. Here you will find Bill and Sally’s daughter Rachael, whose role in the business involves preparing and packing the range of pork products, as well as serving customers.
The shop is a fantastic new hub for the business. However as busy business owners with a large family, Sally and Bill also understand the need for convenience when it comes to food shopping. This is why, in the next big development for Primrose Herd, the Luggs are launching a new website with an online ordering facility. “Now our whole range of products will be available at a click of a button, and can be delivered promptly across the UK,” says Sally.
The herd itself is a mixture of around six breeds, including Gloucester Old Spots and Large Blacks. The pigs are reared outdoors, and enjoy a better diet and slower growth than commercial production methods allow. This encourages marbling in the meat, a good meat to fat ratio and a more developed flavour. Products include a mouth-watering array of sausages, including Chorizo-style, which recently won a Taste of The West Gold Award, a full range of bacon, Cornish Hogs Pudding, pork and apple ‘rounds’ and fine cuts including shoulder, belly and tenderloin.
You can find a selection of Primrose Herd products at Truro Farmers Market, Lemon Quay, every Saturday.


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Kakamega governor Wycliffe Oparanya welcomed the President Uhuru Kenyatta and his Deputy President to the county to celebrate Mashujaa day .
He asked the President to solve the sugar issue stating that many residents who depended of sugar cane for their livelihood were yet to be paid. Governor Oparanya also said that the sugar factories had been closed as a result of poor management.
This sentiments were echoed by various residents and leaders that were in attendance.
The governor promised to continue developing the county but requested the National government to work with the county to continue with the development agenda.
He asked the President to help equip the county hospital that was in the process of construction. He also asked for partnership in maintaining Kakamega Forest to enhance tourism within the county
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The United Nations has received “disturbing” reports of sexual violence in Ethiopia’s embattled Tigray region, including of individuals forced to rape members of their own family.
"There are also disturbing reports of individuals allegedly forced to rape members of their own family, under threats of imminent violence," Pramila Patten said in a statement released late Thursday. "Some women have also reportedly been forced by military elements to have sex in exchange for basic commodities, while medical centers have indicated an increase in the demand for emergency contraception and testing for sexually transmitted infections.”
Patten joined growing calls for immediate and unconditional access to the Tigray region, where fighting broke out in early November between Ethiopian forces and those of the now-fugitive Tigray leaders who once dominated the country’s government.
A spokesperson for Patten’s office wouldn't say which "military elements" were involved. The fighters in Tigray include those from the neighboring Amhara region and other parts of Ethiopia as well as soldiers from neighboring Eritrea.
New arrivals in camps for refugees and internally displaced people are reporting sexual violence, and "there are increasing reports of sexual violence against women and girls" inside the camps, Patten’s statement said. Ethiopia’s government says aid has begun flowing into the Tigray region, but humanitarian workers have told The Associated Press (AP) that access remains limited. In addition, aid is sometimes accompanied by Ethiopian forces.
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed ordered troops into Tigray on Nov. 4 following alleged attacks by Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) forces on federal military camps in the northern region. Abiy, the winner of last year's Nobel Peace Prize, declared victory in Tigray on Nov. 28 but said Monday that efforts were ongoing to restore order, amid continued fighting and lawlessness that is hampering relief efforts.
Thousands have died in the conflict, according to the International Crisis Group (ICG), though a communications blackout and media and humanitarian access restrictions have made it difficult to assess the situation on the ground.
In her statement Thursday, Patten called for full humanitarian access to Tigray, including camps for displaced people "and refugee camps where new arrivals have allegedly reported cases of sexual violence."
She voiced concern about "more than 5,000 Eritrean refugees in and around the area of Shire living in dire conditions, many of them reportedly sleeping in an open field with no water or food, as well as the more than 59,000 Ethiopians who have fled the country into neighbouring Sudan," according to remarks carried by Agence France-Presse (AFP).
The caretaker administration in Tigray did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Earlier this month state television broadcast footage of a meeting during which an unidentified man in a military uniform expressed concern about rapes in Mekele.
"Why are women being raped in Mekele city?" the man said.
"It wouldn't be shocking had it been happening during the war, because it is not manageable so it could be expected. But at this moment while federal police and local police are back in town, it is still happening."

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Crunch Pak will be the exclusive processor and marketer of sliced Cosmic Crisp apples.
Nov 19, 2019 by Chris Koger
San Miguel Produce Inc., Oxnard, Calif., is introducing a line of Kale Chip Kits for consumers to make the healthy snacks at home.
Nov 06, 2019 by Chris Koger
Naturally seedless lemons from The Wonderful Co. are appearing in produce departments nationwide.
Nov 05, 2019 by Chris Koger
Arvin, Calif.-based Tasteful Selections is bringing consumers the “Comfort in a Small Bite” marketing campaign.
Nov 04, 2019 by Tom Karst
Ocean Mist Farms has announced the launch of its Friendsgiving Flavor campaign to promote the Season & Steam product line to shoppers during the holiday season.
Oct 28, 2019 by Cristin Shepard
The Little Potato Co., Edmonton, Alberta, is extending its easy potato side dish options with a new line, Easy Sides.
Oct 18, 2019 by Amelia Freidline
North Shore Herbs and Greens, Thermal, Calif., is showcasing its new organic potted microgreens at the Produce Marketing Association’s Fresh Summit.
Oct 16, 2019 by Chris Koger
To show that its That’s Tasty line of pureed peppers are versatile, Shenandoah Growers’ plans to serve a sweet and spice treat at the Produce Marketing Association’s Fresh expo.
Oct 15, 2019 by Chris Koger

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What sets BLEICH LAW OFFICE, P.C. apart from other firms in Arizona?
BLEICH LAW OFFICE, P.C. takes great pride in offering frank, honest legal counsel to each and every client. Robert promises to give his best effort to help clients achieve their goals.
How long has BLEICH LAW OFFICE, P.C. been helping Yuma County clients?
BLEICH LAW OFFICE, P.C. has been assisting Yuma County clients with criminal defense and family law matters since 2001.
What should I do if I've been charged with a drug crime?
If my partner rescinds her/his allegation of domestic violence, am I off the hook?
Unfortunately, no. Even if the person who accused of domestic violence later recants their allegation, you will still need to consult a criminal defense attorney as soon as possible.
Are there any criminal defense cases you do not accept?
There are. BLEICH LAW OFFICE, P.C. chooses not to accept criminal defense cases involving sex crimes, murders, and federal crimes.
How do prosecutor's determine whether to file misdemeanor or felony drug charges?
Whether or not you’re charged with a misdemeanor or felony drug charge will depend on a variety of factors, including the drug (and amount) possessed and your criminal history.
How long must I be an Arizona resident before I can file for divorce?
You must be an Arizona resident for at least 90 days prior to filing for divorce.
Do Arizona courts favor one type of child custody — i.e. joint custody versus sole custody — over another?
No. When establishing child custody arrangements, Arizona judges seek to preserve the best interests of your child.

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Do you remember the scary feeling of looking under your bed or into your closet at night after a reading a haunting horror story? Growing up as a 90s kid, some of my best memories of creepy stories come from RL Stine’s Goosebumps and Fear Street.
Now, with this old childhood memory finally being resurrected on the big screen, a lot of us will be able to indulge in flesh-crawling nostalgia. Directed by Rob Letterman, ‘Goosebumps’ is being made into a horror-comedy with Rock of Ages star Jack Black in the lead role as horror author R.L. Stine himself and Odeya Rush Sage and Dylan Minnette in the other two lead roles.
From the simultaneously spine-chilling and bone-tickling trailer, we understand that the movie is actually an amalgamation of some of the best Goosebumps stories including The Abominable Snowman of Pasadena and Revenge of the Lawn Gnomes. To give you an idea, the movie begins when a new neighbour, Zach moves in next door to R.L. Stine and falls in love with his daughter Hannah and accidentally “unlocksg” the books, unleashing the writer’s imaginary monsters – the Invisible Boy, werewolves, spiders and killer gnomes – in the town of Greendale, Maryland. Stine then teams up with the teens to defeat his own creations in his comic horror flick.
The movie adaptation of Goosebumps got a new lease of life after being showcased at last year’s Comic Con. Earlier in 1998, director Tim Burton had proposed to turn it into a movie but the project was dropped when he felt he could not fully recreate the beauty of the books. The series also ran on TV between 1995-1998 but was subject to frequent censoring because of its scare factor. It was not until the 2014 Comic Con that Letterman and Black confirmed the movie with characters like Scarecrow from The Scarecrow Walks at Midnight, Slappy the Dummy from Night of the Living Dummy and the Executioner from A Night in Terror Tower. According to Letterman the movie would retain the inherent ghastliness of Stine’s books with a comical undertone, “The books themselves are legitimately scary, but they’re legitimately funny, and we try to capture that. We never want to undercut the scares.”
According to reports, Goosebumps is set to hit the silver screen in October 2015.


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CLUBS AND SOCIETIES
Auckland Croquet Association.— The election of officers at the annual meeting resulted as follows:—President, Mrs. Macdonald; vice-presi-dents, Mesdames Torrance, Totman and Keatley; hon. secretary-trea-surer, Mrs Urquhart; assistant hon. secretary, Mrs. Kayes; auditor, Mr. Crawford; handicapper referee, Mrs. Bartlett; gazette correspondent, Mrs Torrance; delegate to N.Z.C.C, Mrs. Urquhart; representative to N.Z.C.C, Mrs Macdonald; general committee, Mesdames Cole, Breckon, Hawke, D. Robertson, Bardell, E. Robertson and Ellis.
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Boomkat Product Review:
Betonkust & Palmbomen II revisit the domed artificial paradise of Center Parcs for a full album of claggy chug and knackered house following from their 2016 EP of the same name.
Like many who grew up join the ‘90s, we clearly remember the adverts for Center Parcs, and even visited once, so the backstory and vibe of this album rings particularly nostalgic for us. The pair of Betonkust & Palmbomen II visited the ‘Centre Parcs De Eemhof’ branch in the Netherlands for a weekend out of season, where they set up their gear and had free run of the subtropical waterpark. We can hardly imagine a more inspiring place to write a record, seriously, and it’s fair to say the results really capture something of the place’s artificial, manmade-landscaped fantasy features.
Across 12 tracks they run amok with giddy melodies anchored by rugged grooves, bringing a sense of playful innocence to the fore, with a lurking sense of artificial ickiness in the background. It’s a feeling exemplified in the clenched but lilting “tropical” funk of Verminkte Toekan and the balmy muzak theme of Troostprijs, while the acid boogie of Smerig Eland feels like an empty friday night party in the dome, and Skytronic Cola could be the soundtrack to chirpsing in the pines after a go on those big inflatable rings, and then there’s the boogie metal short circuit of Nintendo Pantera, and the badass freestyle electro chops of Achter Het Zwembad, which floods back memories of an overstimulated 13 year old at this first club, and the romance of Eindleader Videonet to seal the off-rose-tinted nostalgia.


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As the Costco-Citibank credit card partnership hits full stride this month following the retailer’s painful split with longtime credit card partner American Express, Bank of America is making a change to its own credit card rewards program to win the business of warehouse club shoppers.
Beginning June 1, B of A is expanding its 2% cash-back rewards program and adding warehouse and wholesale clubs to the list, along with grocery stores. The bank also is increasing the quarterly cap on cash-back earnings on purchases at gas stations, grocery stores and wholesale clubs to $2,500 from $1,500, a B of A spokesperson said.
Costco Wholesale Corp.’s new Citi-issued Costco Anywhere Visa cards have been hitting customers’ mailboxes in recent weeks, and after June 20 the warehouse club will no longer accept American Express-issued Costco cobranded cards. Costco and Amex announced the end of their 16-year relationship last year.
Citi’s card provides 4% cash back on eligible gas purchases, including at Costco (up to $7,000 per year, with 1% back after that), 3% cash back on dining and travel, 2% cash back on all other Costco purchases and 1% back on other spending.
Amex's cobranded Costco card offered 3% cash back on U.S. gas station purchases up to $4,000 per year in purchases, and 2% cash back on dining and travel purchases.
Amex CEO Kenneth Chenault said the company’s split with Costco will affect one in 10 Amex cards in circulation and will dent earnings through this year.


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We’re not sure ol’ Will would approve. But we kinda do.
Arizona Repertory Theatre Company’s current production of Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” gets a topsy-turvy treatment courtesy of director Stephen Wrentmore.
A look at the production:
Words, words, words: “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” has roughly 17,000 words; Wrentmore slashed about 5,000 of those out. The result is a swift 90 minutes of the play, boiled down to its essence: love and all the confusion that entails, magic and mischievous fairies, and a play within the play put on by a group of dim-witted but oh-so-funny tradesmen. It did not suffer as a result of the cuts; the heart remained.
Let it rain: A pre-showrainstorm — confined to the in-the-round stage — makes a lovely sound, is beguiling, and quite confusing. Why’s it raining? Why doesn’t it ever rain again? Is an actor going to slip on a wet spot? The program notes indicate that Wrentmore’s intent was to emphasize the “weather and the chaos of the play in association with the current global warming crisis.” Ah, ok. It’s a bit obscure and we’re willing to bet not many will take in the rain and think, “Oh, of course. Global warming.”
What’s that you say? The students showed a good grasp of Shakespeare’s language. But this one completely confused us: Hippolyta the Amazon queen who is to marry Theseus, the duke of Athens, speaks with an indistinguible accent. University of Arizona senior Kate Strauss struggled with it. It’s a shame — she’s a good actress and has had some fine performances in her four years at the UA. She had the right amount of aloofness, and an air of no-kowtowing to the Duke (she is, after all, an Amazon — those women had a keen sense of self). If only she hadn’t been saddled with that accent. ...
What an ass: Senior Owen Virgin owned the juicy role of the stage-hogging Bottom who has the misfortune of running into a fairy who gives him the head of a donkey. Then he becomes the object of the fairy queen’s affection. Virgin is a complete stitch in the role of the hammy actor in the play the tradesmen are staging, and as the confused ass. His death scene in the tradesmen’s play is appropriately drawn-out and overwrought. And knee-slapping funny.
Love is strange: The young lovers were played with conviction and innocence. There was a sweetness to Cooper Hallstrom and Heather Marie Cox’s characters — they are the in-love Lysander and Hermia. Their love has a few roadblocks: Hermia is promised to Demetrius, given a well-defined turn by Max Tzannes. Hermia’s best friend, Helena is mad for Demetrius; he has no interest in her. Sydnee Ortiz’s googly-eyed Helena had a delicious edge that walked a thin line between stalker and just-deep-in-puppy love kid. All of them did quite well, but Tzannes, in the role of the arrogant, must-have-my-way Demetrius, was completely engaging.
Let’s talk about sex: In Shakespeare’s time, men played all the roles. Here, Wrentmore has incorporated women into the line-up, and even switched roles. An example: Sammie Lideen played the role of Egeus, Hermia’s father in the original text. The director just made Egeus the mother, and it worked, especially in the hands of Lideen, who nicely adopted a stern parental air.
Oh, Puck: Puck is the center of much of the story — the fairy just loves confusion and mayhem and she is behind the magic potions that wreak such havoc among the lovers. Sophomore Grace Kirkpatrick displayed the agility of a Cirque du Soleil performer and a talent that is solid and shows much promise.

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– The ruling party, APC in a new statement disclosed that President Buhari has no reason to participate in the recent 2019 Presidential Debate
– The Ruling Party added that the President has a lot speaking for him instead of participating in a presidential debate
Pres. Muhammadu Buhari having missed the 2019 Presidential Debate disclosed that he was absent from the program because of his busy schedule.
However, the ruling Party, All Progressive Congress APC in a new statement have declared that the President doesn’t need to participate in the debate.
According to the APC via their spokeperson, Lanre Issa-Onilu, he made it known that the presidential debate missed by President Muhammadu Buhari was only important to those seeking power.
“The president does not have to give reason for now attending that debate,” he said.
“Let me reiterate like I have said earlier, the debate is just one of several platforms for our candidate to engage with the public. We pick the platforms that are impactful and we are the one to determine which one we want to use.
The statement read that it was an insult for the president to participate in the debate.
“Debate with who? That’s an insult. That the president will come and debate with who? The debate the president is having is what he did in Niger state – [Niger people] can look to a brighter future. The people of this country, everywhere they go they see development, they can see projects going on. So these are the debates that the president is already engaging with the public.
“That particular debate could be important and I think it is important to those seeking power not somebody who has has a lot speaking for him already.”


bassist, singer, raconteur & roustabout
Brian Sulser was born at a very early age, and brought up even faster. Early exposure to singing in church and playing piano and guitar eventually led to his taking up the bass at the tender age of 11, and thus was his “gateway instrument” to a life in music. He received his Bachelor in Music from VCU in Jazz Performance Double Bass and is a full-time working musician “living the dream”. He currently performs with a mélange of musical endeavors, not the least of which is singing duets with his lovely and talented wife Aimee in their band the Flying Sulsers. He is Emcee and Music Director of the Rock & Roll Jubilee: the Titans of Teentown, a founding member of the Richmond jazz institution Chez Roué Orchetté, plays and sings bluegrass with Cook County, leads the classical/folk wedding string trio, the Stringfellas and performs award winning children’s songs with Hope Harris and the Cousins Jamboree, too. He stays busy freelancing with these several additional groups as well: Gypsy Roots, Elana Lisa & the Hot Mess, Rockfish Willie, Mary Hermann Garcia band, Hardin Reddy & the Anvil Brothers, Bob Blagg 2, Thundertones, SAS, Debra Dean Quartet, 3rd wave and Elizabeth Wise & the flash pan hunters. “I try to play all good music, and, I’m happy to be gainfully unemployed.” Brian and Aimee reside in beautiful and scenic downtown Mechanicsville with their mighty little Chihuahuas Rosie and Mabel.
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Providing energetic, diverse and infectious entertainment, the Flying Sulsers provide a tasty tempting treat for young and old alike. They delight audiences with a raucous mix of diverse material including tin pan alley, the great American songbook, Hank Williams and the Beatles.
Rock & Roll Jubilee
Journey back to 1958 and be a part of the studio audience for the live broadcast on fictitious WJKS radio as it channels the spirits of the founding fathers of rock n’ roll into a great evening of music.
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For the international markets, the updated 2021 Volkswagen has been revealed today. This marks the sixth generation of Polo internationally with an update. The German carmaker has been bringing the Polo closer to the Gold, sold in the international market and this time around the resemblance to its elder siblings is more prominent. There are various changes to this updated version of the sixth-generation VW Polo and we will look at all these in detail. While VW has been tight-lipped about updating the decade-old version of the Polo in our market, it will in interesting to see if this particular model makes it to our shores anytime soon. If that were the case, it will be tweaked to fit on the MQB A0 IN platform that has been specifically built for India by Volkswagen and Skoda under their India 2.0 strategy for our market.
2021 Volkswagen Polo- Exterior Highlights
From the outside, the Polo has seen some significant changes to its appearance. It is more in line with the Gold now and features, new sleek Matrix LED headlamps, with DRLs and an LED strip running across the width of the car joining the headlamps, sleek and aggressive new front grille, a sportier blacked-out bumper and wider air dams to make it appear wider than it actually is. On the sides, the new alloy wheels are similar to the ones on the Gold and look fresh. VW has continued with the sharp and clutter-free creases on the sides with this update as before. The rear has also seen some new things like the LED tail lamp unit, sportier bumper, roof spoiler, new exhausts and new badging across the boot lid. Overall, it has come quite a long way from the fifth-gen Polo in terms of appearance.
2021 Volkswagen Polo- Interiors and Features
On the inside, however, there are not many changes to the cabin. Although the infotainment unit gets a substantial update compared to the outgoing model. There is a 9.2-inch Digital Infotainment SYstem with all the modern connectivity features including Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and an 8-inch Digital Instrument Cluster to display all the relevant information to the driver, Navigation, Voice Commands, Multi-purpose Steering Wheel and much more. There are also new features like the Park Assist and Cruise Control along with plenty of safety kit. The Digital Cockpit Display and introduction of all the modern features and conveniences have made the 2021 Volkswagen Polo more desirable.
2021 Volkswagen Polo- Engines and Transmissions
The one thing that has remained the same on this updated Polo and the outgoing Polo is what is under the hood. The VW Polo still comes with a naturally aspirated 1.0-litre or a turbocharged 1.0-litre petrol TSI engine making either 82 hp pr 110 hp respectively. The transmission duties are carried by either a manual or an automatic gearbox. It will be interesting to see if VW decides to introduce this update Polo in our market because the one currently on sale is a decade old. Although VW has been focusing on SUVs at the moment, the MQB A0 IN platform does lend itself quite well if VW wants to develop next-gen Polo in India. The reports of the updated Vento are already out which will be based on this very platform. We can only hope that Volkswagen finally updates the decade-old Polo after the launch of the Taigun in our market.


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Not all those who wander are lost. – J.R.R. Tolkein
There are many things that give a person peace. Music, writing, friends, movies, etc. The list is endless. But there is one particular section of people who find peace in traveling and roaming the world. Seeing new places and learning about new cultures gives them happiness. Within this section is another small one. One that does not want interaction, but just finds happiness in soaking up the new atmosphere and the pure air. One that has dreams of having just their solitude for company as they travel and see new places.
I can happily say that I belong to the latter section of people. I have dreams of roaming the world. I have dreams of lapping up the experience of wandering to beautiful places. And there are a few that have caught my eye. Those that make me sigh as I look at pictures of them. Those that make me dream of setting foot in those areas. The list is never-ending. So, I have listed the top fifteen places outside of India on my must-visit list. Their beauty is enchanting and I have made visiting them a top task on my to-do list. J
- Tianzi Mountains, China
The wisps of clouds surrounding the steep edifices of rock jutting out of the earth makes me wonder how I would feel if I was standing at a vantage point and looking down at all the greenery snaking around those peaks.
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- Antelope Canyon, Arizona, USA
There is something about the sand colored walls of the canyon that zigzag in a wonderfully artistic fashion and lets the light in, in the form of straight beams that catches my attention.
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- Bora Bora, France
Blue waters, huts, greenery, solitude. What else could enhance solitude and give it meaning than the soothing coolness of the blue waters?
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- Aogashima Volcano, Japan
You might crinkle your nose at first look. But the idea of standing on the lush green sides and looking upon the smoke billowing from the volcano gives me an immense rush.
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- The Dark Hedges, Northern Ireland
Backpacking across the road covered with branches of trees to which lush greenery clings, while listening to soothing music, and skipping and hopping as though I don’t have a care in the world. Wow!
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- Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany
At first look, this place looked pretty simple to me. But the architecture and the cobbled streets gradually grew on me, grabbing a place on my list of must-visit places.
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- Sea Cave, Malta
Sands, surrounded by the shades of the towering seaside rocks, the cool waters and the lilting sound of the waves lapping on the sand in the light sunlight. This is what I visualize when I think of Malta.
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- Saint Lucia, Caribbean Islands
The beaches of Saint Lucia surrounded by the lush greenery and the waters of the ocean bring to my mind a feeling of awe. I think of how wonderful it would be to sit on a reclining chair on the beach and read a book, occasionally looking down upon the dancing waves.
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- Bamboo Forest, Japan
This might be an unusual choice, but one look at the path amidst the tall bamboo trees that give me a feeling of peace and serenity, made my decision for me.
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- Sea Cliffs, Etretat, France
It has cliffs. It has beaches. It has the cool waters to wash away your tiredness. I picture myself standing atop the cliff and looking out over the waters, hands on hips, with a feeling of achievement. Yes, the feeling is extremely wonderful!
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- Cathedral Cove, New Zealand
It is similar to the cave in Malta, but this caught my attention at a higher degree, the trees peeping out of the rock formations, the wisps of cloud floating in the distance and the thin layers of water at my feet. My imagination went into overdrive, visualizing all this and a sense of calm and happiness descended on me.
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- Faroe Islands, Denmark
Tales of gore and cruelty on dolphins and sharks in Denmark might reach your ears, but there are places where you can actually look out to the skies and look down into the waters and feel an amazing sense of peace, for these places are as far out of the circle of cruelty as possible.
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- Positano, Almafi Coast, Italy
Mountains in the backdrop and wonderful lighting that makes the city glimmer. Oh, to top it all, a scenic view of the Sea that brings my heart to a standstill every time I look at these pictures.
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- Mount Roraima, Venezuela
Who does not want to live above the clouds, if even for a few hours? And about how I felt when I first set eyes on this sight? The picture says it all.
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- Santorini, Greece
I am obsessed with this place. Ever since I saw this place, I have made plans to take off to this wonderful place. Of walking through its streets, of having that peace that only colors like white can give you. But then certain essentials come to mind and poof! There go the dreams. Yes, this tops my list! I will go there some day! And yes, I am obsessed with this place.
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That’s my list of 15 must-visit places outside of India. Until next time, keep smiling, be happy and keep traveling!


The 306 was the replacement for the Peugeot 309 (which had broken with Peugeot's normal ascending numbering system partly due to it being released before the older and larger Peugeot 305 was axed).
Mechanically, the 306 is virtually identical to the Citroën ZX, which was launched two years before the 306: both cars use the same floorpan and core structure. The 306, with its attractive Peugeot 205 derived Pininfarina styling, was a more successful car than its twin. The Citroen Berlingo and Peugeot Partner were also built on the same platform. The chassis used by the 306 and ZX was also used in the ZX's replacement, the Citroën Xsara. The sharing of platforms between Peugeot and Citroën has been parent company PSA Peugeot Citroën policy since the late 1970s, after the Peugeot takeover of the then bankrupt Citroen in the wake of the 1974 oil crisis. The first car being the Peugeot 104 based Citroen Visa and Citroën LNA. The policy continues today with the Peugeot 107, Citroen C1 and Toyota Aygo.
The 306 arrived in March 1993 as a 3- and 5-door hatchback, with saloon, cabriolet and estate models being introduced later. The estate version was branded as the sw, for "station wagon". The Phase 1 model was known as the N3 in Australia, and introduced in 1994.
The initial petrol engines used were proven four-cylinder units, which had gained a solid reputation in Peugeot models such as the 205, 309 and 405. At first, all mainstream models were powered by derivatives of the TU series 8-valve engine, in 1.1, 1.4 and 1.6 litre guises. The 1.1 was dropped quickly, but the 1.4 and particularly the 1.6 variants sold well; the latter offering a good balance between performance and economy.
Three larger-capacity units were available, but restricted to automatic and performance models. These engines were developments of the larger XU series units which had been used in the 205 GTi 1.9, and larger 405 models. A 1.8 litre version powered cars with both manual (not many 1.8 manuals were produced) and automatic transmission; while two versions of the 2.0 litre engine in 8- and 16-valve guises powered the XSi and S16 models respectively. In Australia, the only engines available were the 1.8 and 2.0L engines.
Peugeot had an excellent reputation for its diesel engines, and the 306 was originally offered with the XUD series diesel engine in both normally-aspirated and turbocharged forms. This engine was initially a 1.8 litre unit, but its capacity was soon enlarged to 1.9 litres. The turbocharged version quickly gained a reputation for being a good match for the exceptional handling of the 306. Not only did its outright performance match many similarly-sized petrol cars – almost certainly a first for an affordable mainstream diesel – but the carefully-designed installation ensured its considerable extra weight did not upset the car's handling. The Indirect Injection XUD Diesel is popular for conversion to run on vegetable oil.
Trim levels were XN, XL, XR, XT and XS; XN being the most basic, and XT the highest specification. The XR and XT were available in 5-door only, with the XN and XL available in 3-door too. The D-Turbo and XSi were available in both 3- and 5-door, the XS and S16 only available in 3-door. There were no longer "X/G" designations ("X" indicating a 3-door, "G" indicating a 5-door). Sedan specification was marked as SN, SL, SR, and ST. A diesel model could be identified with the addition of "d" after the spec level, and a turbodiesel with the addition of "dt". There were special edition versions too, badged "Alpine" from 1994. (3-door only).
Although the 306's reputation for dynamic excellence was attracting buyers, its growing reputation for high maintenance costs, lacklustre dealers, and suspect build quality were earning it some bad press.
Despite Peugeot's efforts, the car placed poorly in a variety of ownership and customer satisfaction surveys of the time, such as the annual JD Power survey which was run in association with the BBC Top Gear television programme. Nevertheless the car featured in Top 10 best selling cars in Britain from 1994 to 1998, and only narrowly missing out on the top 10 during its final three years on sale.
Sales in France and most of the rest of Europe were also strong.
The hatchback 306 was discontinued in 2001 to make way for its replacement, the Peugeot 307. The cabriolet and estate variants both remained on sale until 2002. The slow-selling and questionably-styled saloon was axed from the UK in 1999, however was still available in the rest of europe until 2002.


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The Candy Cane Tetra (Hyphessobrycon bentosi) is a species of characin fish found in the Amazon Basin, often confused with the rosy tetra, and is commonly kept in aquariums. They are omnivorous fish, surviving on a diet of small insects and plants.
The Candy Cane Tetra is known for its red coloration and tall, dorsal fins. They are easy to care for and make great additions to freshwater tanks.
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Appearance And Behavior
Candy Cane Tetra, also known as Hyphessobrycon bentosi, is a species of characin fish found in the Amazon Basin in Brazil and Peru. This beautiful fish is often confused with the rosy tetra due to its striking colors and patterns.
The Candy Cane Tetra is known for its bright red and white striped body, resembling a candy cane, hence the name. In addition to their appearance, these fish also have interesting behavior. They are social creatures that thrive in schools, so it is recommended to keep them in groups of at least six.
They are peaceful and get along well with other peaceful fish, making them a great addition to community tanks. When it comes to their diet, Candy Cane Tetras are omnivorous, feeding on small insects and plants in the wild. In the aquarium, they can be fed a variety of diets including flakes, pellets, and live or frozen foods.
Overall, the Candy Cane Tetra is a visually appealing and friendly fish that can add color and vibrancy to any freshwater aquarium.
Care And Tank Setup
The Candy Cane Tetra, also known as Hyphessobrycon bentosi, is a species of fish native to the Amazon river in Brazil and Peru. This popular aquarium fish is often confused with the rosy tetra. It is relatively easy to care for, making it a great choice for beginner to intermediate fish keepers.
When setting up a tank for Candy Cane Tetras, it is important to provide them with ideal conditions for a healthy habitat. This includes freshwater, plants, caves, and wood for a natural aquarium setup. Candy Cane Tetras are omnivorous and can be fed a variety of foods.
They are peaceful fish and can be kept with other small and non-aggressive species. With proper care and tank setup, you can enjoy the beauty of Candy Cane Tetras in your own aquarium.
Candy Cane Tetras, also known as Hyphessobrycon bentosi, have specific dietary preferences and nutritional needs. These fish are omnivorous and primarily feed on small insects in their natural habitat within the Amazon river tributaries in Brazil and Peru. In captivity, it’s important to provide a varied diet that includes both live and frozen foods, as well as high-quality flake or pellet options.
Some suitable food options for Candy Cane Tetras include brine shrimp, bloodworms, daphnia, and spirulina-based foods. It’s recommended to feed them small portions two to three times a day, ensuring they consume all the food within a few minutes. Maintaining a balanced and regular feeding schedule is crucial for the optimal health and well-being of Candy Cane Tetras.
Tank Mates Compatibility
The Candy Cane Tetra, also known as Hyphessobrycon bentosi, is a species of characin fish native to sluggish tributaries in the Amazon Basin. It is often confused with the rosy tetra. These tetras are commonly found in aquariums due to their vibrant appearance and peaceful nature.
When it comes to tank mates, it is crucial to choose compatible species to ensure harmonious cohabitation. Avoid aggressive or predatory species that may harm the Candy Cane Tetra, such as larger cichlids or fin-nipping fish. Good tank mates for the Candy Cane Tetra include other peaceful community fish like neon tetras, lemon tetras, or rasboras.
These species share similar water requirements and peaceful temperaments, making them suitable companions for the Candy Cane Tetra. By selecting compatible tank mates, you can create a harmonious and visually appealing aquarium environment.
Reproduction And Breeding
Insights into the breeding behavior of Candy Cane Tetra are crucial for successful spawning. Creating the right conditions is essential. Candy Cane Tetras, native to the Amazon Basin, are known for their beautiful appearance and peaceful nature. When it comes to breeding, providing a well-maintained freshwater tank with ample plants, caves, and wood is important.
These fish are omnivorous and mostly feed on small insects in the wild. To mimic their natural habitat, a varied diet including live or frozen foods can be beneficial for their health and reproductive process. Water parameters, such as temperature and pH, also play a significant role in their breeding behavior.
During the breeding season, male Candy Cane Tetras display vibrant colors and tend to chase females. Females usually lay their eggs on plants or other surfaces. It is crucial to remove adult fish once eggs are laid to prevent them from being eaten.
Lastly, ensuring proper filtration and maintaining water quality are key factors for successful breeding endeavors.
Common Health Issues And Diseases
The Candy Cane Tetra, also known as Hyphessobrycon bentosi, is a species of characin fish found in the Amazon Basin. It is commonly confused with the rosy tetra. This species can make its way into the aquarium trade and requires specific care.
When it comes to common health issues, it is important to be able to identify and address them promptly. Preventive measures, such as maintaining optimal water conditions and providing a balanced diet, can help keep the fish healthy. In case of diseases, proper treatments should be administered.
Regular observation and monitoring of the Candy Cane Tetra’s behavior and physical appearance is crucial to detect any health issues early on. Consulting with a veterinarian or an experienced aquarist is recommended to ensure the well-being of these beautiful fish.
Frequently Asked Questions (Faqs)
Candy Cane Tetras, scientifically known as Hyphessobrycon bentosi, are native to the Amazon Basin in Brazil and Peru. They are often confused with Rosy Tetras. In terms of size, Candy Cane Tetras can reach a maximum length of about 2 inches.
When it comes to keeping them together, it is recommended to have a group of at least six individuals. This helps to reduce stress and promotes natural schooling behavior. As for the difference between Candy Cane Tetras and Rosy Tetras, their appearance and coloration are the most notable distinctions.
Candy Cane Tetras have a silver body with red stripes, while Rosy Tetras have a bluish-silver body with a pinkish hue. Overall, Candy Cane Tetras are a popular choice among aquarium enthusiasts due to their vibrant colors and peaceful nature.
Frequently Asked Questions For Candycane Tetra
How Big Do Candy Cane Tetras Get?
Candy cane tetras, also known as Hyphessobrycon bentosi, can grow up to a maximum size of 2 inches.
How Many Candy Cane Tetras Should Be Kept Together?
Candy cane tetras should be kept together in a group.
What Is The Difference Between Candy Cane Tetras And Rosy Tetras?
What Is The Name Of The Candy Cane Tetra?
The candy cane tetra is also known as Hyphessobrycon bentosi, Bentos tetra, ornate tetra, or candy cane tetra.
The Candy Cane Tetra, also known as Hyphessobrycon bentosi, is a beautiful and vibrant fish that adds a touch of elegance to any aquarium. Native to the slow-moving tributaries and floodplain lakes of the Amazon River in Brazil and Peru, this species is known for its striking red and silver coloration.
With its tall body and long dorsal fin, the Candy Cane Tetra is a visually stunning addition to a freshwater tank. When it comes to care, the Candy Cane Tetra is relatively easy to maintain. They are omnivorous fish that can be fed a varied diet of high-quality flakes, pellets, and live or frozen foods.
They prefer a tank with plenty of hiding spots, such as plants, caves, and driftwood. In terms of tank mates, the Candy Cane Tetra is generally peaceful and can be kept with other peaceful community fish of similar size. However, it’s important to avoid aggressive or fin-nipping species.
Overall, the Candy Cane Tetra is a delightful addition to any aquarium, bringing color and flair to your underwater world.

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gopherfan99 (2000) - Minnesota, USA - JUL 17, 2017
Can (big thanks to my friend Mike for getting this for me!); pours clear amber with a quickly dissipating white head; aroma of chilies with some hints of caramel and bread; taste is chilies with some bread, caramel, and herbal notes; dry finish with some warming from the chilies mybrainhurts (400) - North Dakota, USA - JUN 15, 2017
Aroma of chili oil and grassy malts. Flavors of faint green peppers and dry bread. Should have more bite, a bit disappointing overall. rosenbergh (11753) - Tampere, FINLAND - OCT 1, 2016
Draught at the Crow Peak Brewing Co, Spearfish, SD.
Clear deep amber golden color with no head.
Chili, vegetables and earth in the aroma.
The flavor is vegetables, mild chili, earth, sweetness and malt. Chili is surprisingly mellow.
---Rated via Beer Buddy for iPhone ozzy70 (1264) - Omaha, Nebraska, USA - SEP 11, 2016
Sample from can at the Great Nebraska Beer Fest. Poured amber, white head. Aroma was pepper, fresh garden. Taste was sweet, some heat, would like more heat. sodakotakid (230) - Belle Fourche, South Dakota, USA - NOV 11, 2013
The 2013 WICA has a stronger pepper flavor then previous years. This beer is very good the best chili beer I’ve had to date.
Travlr (25807) - Charlotte, North Carolina, USA - NOV 11, 2011
Draft at the source. Clear amber color, thick but small white head, solid lacing. Aroma of caramel wIth a slight whiff of peppers. Chilis are very subtle in the taste as well. Nice balance. Finally, a tolerable chili beer!

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Online cycling-class provider Peloton isn’t a tech company. Nor are ride-sharing services Uber and Lyft, work-space provider WeWork, online fashion stylist Stitch Fix, meal delivery service Blue Apron, or content creator and curator Netflix, to name just a few that have been given that moniker.
The overuse of tech as the modifier du jour recalls the Internet-bubble age. In the late 1990s, companies that weren’t centered on clicks or whose online-oriented business was founded in vain added .com to their names to get Wall Street cred and attract venture capital. Now, it seems, tech is — or wants to be — a similarly magic word.
To be sure, digital technology is an enabler, maybe the most powerful one since electric power. Technology’s capabilities have grown to the degree that it not only has become essential to doing business but has transformed entire industries and sectors. For example, with Amazon in the vanguard, technology transformed retail. But Amazon is a retailer, not a tech company. Peloton, with its 21st-century, Internet-connected bikes, isn’t exactly Schwinn. Nor is it the cycling class at your local gym. Nevertheless, Peloton is a fitness company — a tech-enabled one, but a fitness company all the same.
It’s important to draw a distinction between what a tech company is and isn’t not only because mislabeling could portend another stock market bubble, but because management’s attention, like other resources, is limited. A tech-bedazzled management is liable to spend too much time, money, and energy on the underlying technology, or the touting of it, rather than on what will ultimately determine whether the company can grow, scale, and prosper.
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Sewerage & Water Board director Alan Arnold has resigned, issuing a statement Monday afternoon (Oct. 23). He is the third member of the board to step down since the Aug. 5 flooding led to an overhaul of the utility's leadership.
Arnold's statement is posted below in its entirety:
Effective today I am resigning from my position on the Sewerage and Water Board.
At the time of the crisis, my first inclination was to join my friend Scott Jacobs in resigning. However, I was urged to stay on the board by many people whom I respect. I made it clear that if I were to stay, some things had to change, beginning with my appointment to the finance committee as its chairman - so that I would be better positioned to continue to work for much needed changes related to transparency, fiscal management, and operations. Considering my tenure on the board and my thirty years of financial management experience, they thought my request was reasonable and offered to intercede with the mayor.
In a telephone conversation initiated by him, the mayor claimed he also wanted me to stay. He agreed to appoint me to that position after Bob Miller left, who was very busy serving as acting Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer. I understood his concerns and agreed to his terms.
After Bob left, I talked with Paul Rainwater and the mayor's chief of staff, who both assured me that I would chair the to-be-scheduled special meeting of the finance committee; only the technicalities of the appointment remained. It never happened. The mayor's chief of staff called me on Friday to report that the mayor had changed his mind. I told her that I had no choice but to resign.
I will not consent to any any interviews with the press. However, in the interest of all the stakeholders of the S&WB, I will release many of my work papers and notes to the press after a few days to gather and sort through them. Much of what I will present can be found in the public documents of the S&WB, but it often requires an independent financial analysis.
I will respond to written questions from the press, but only for clarification of the material and not personal opinion or judgment. I will also provide the same material to the board. My hope is that after review and analysis, this information can provide the present and future management of the S&WB with information that will help them craft a strategy to provide a more effective, transparent and responsive management.
As has been said by Paul Rainwater: there are many very hard working, talented employees at the S&WB that need to hear words of gratitude and encouragement. I want to join him in that - but would add that they deserve a much better performance from their management. The future of the city that we all love demands it.
Arnold's most recent stint with the Sewerage & Water Board's directors began in November 2013. He had previously served on the board from 2009 to 2011.
His statement mentions nothing of his status on the Board of Liquidation, City Debt, which oversees repayment of the city's general obligation bonds.
When reached by phone, Arnold turned down an interview request and referred a reporter to his statement.
His departure leaves seven directors in charge of the Sewerage & Water Board's oversight, including Mayor Mitch Landrieu who serves at its president.


In August 1982, poet Mahmoud Darwish was besieged in Beirut, like thousands of his fellow exiled Palestinians, and facing increasingly violent Israeli bombardment of the city where he had made a home in exile. The shelling was relentless, from the air and from the sea, and eventually a land invasion followed. Water and electricity were cut off. The city was starving and almost no place was safe. In Memory for Forgetfulness, his incandescent diary of a day during this siege, Darwish writes (in Ibrahim Muhawi’s translation): “We pay attention to literature’s weaponry, which is powerful enough to hide treason under the cover of ‘disgust with politics’—that is, with having to struggle—and also to claim sanctity and joy in dreaming.”
Writing about Palestine in English, and particularly for American publications, has been unnecessarily fraught for decades. I say unnecessarily, because like all other colonized people in history, we Palestinians have simply been resisting our Zionist colonizers, and our literature reflects that long national struggle. The trouble lies in the unexamined bias that English-language readers (and editors) have been steeped in most of their lives. For as long as Palestinians have resisted their occupiers, a companion narrative questioning our very existence, a profoundly dehumanizing narrative rooted in the West’s still unexamined anti-Arab racism, has also thrived. Each decade has its own villains, its ahistorical screeds, and the attendant massacres against us in our cities and our refugee camps that are justified, then excused, then simply forgotten. The bias thrives in silence, and in fragmentation. But the scale of horrors that began with Israel’s assault on Gaza this October has subsumed any of the previous wars and ethnic cleansing campaigns we have endured in the past. The numbers defy comprehension: as of this writing, 25,201 Palestinian civilians killed by Israel, nearly 12,000 of them children. Sixty-three thousand people gravely injured, with most of the hospitals in the Gaza Strip bombed and ruined. This is also the longest war—in its fourth month now with no end in sight, during which 1.9 million Gazans have been displaced and all of them subjected to starvation. Experts are now describing the Israeli campaign in Gaza as one of the most destructive in history, with the Associated Press reporting that the offensive has wreaked more destruction than the 2012 to 2016 razing of Syria’s Aleppo, Ukraine’s Mariupol, or the Allied bombing of Germany in World War II. Now, we write in a silence that has more than 25,000 cracks in it, an urgent shattering that may have arrived too late.
Among the casualties of this genocide, as it has been described by international and Israeli experts on the subject, are some of our brightest storytellers: writers, artists, teachers, journalists, and poets. On October 20, award-winning novelist and poet Hiba Abu Nada was killed by an Israeli airstrike on her home in Khan Younis. I spoke by phone with Hiba’s translator, Huda Fakhreddine, who told me Hiba’s sister was determined to get her writing out into the world. I am haunted by a phrase in our conversation: “they are trying to recover her laptop from beneath the rubble.” Every part of Palestinian life—our words, our work, our cities, our bodies, beneath the rubble.
On December 7, Israel killed beloved English professor, writer, and editor Refaat Al-Areer, along with his sister and her children. One report suggests Refaat had relocated from his own home, after receiving a call from the Israeli military, for fear that his presence would endanger the lives of everyone else in the home. Refaat’s students and friends shared a poem on X (formerly Twitter) that he had written a few weeks earlier, a prescient self-eulogy. And then, like the kite it describes, the poem took flight, and readers from all over the world began to offer their translations of it on social media. Within days, Refaat’s poem had been translated into over one hundred languages, often with the preface: “this is a translation to the best of my ability…” A crowd-sourced popular anthology was born, and the poem that appeared on homemade kites at protests around the world was brought home to many more readers.
In Anthology of Modern Palestinian Literature, translator and anthologist Salma Khadra Al-Jayussi writes: “Whether in Israel, or in the West Bank, and the Gaza Strip, or in the diaspora, Palestinians are committed by their very identity to a life determined by events and circumstances arising out of their own rejection of captivity and national loss, as well as by other people’s intentions, suspicions, fears and aggressions.” The body of Palestinian literature spans decades and continents. Palestinians inside Palestine and across the diaspora in North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and Australia write from the originating wound of losing a homeland, but they do so in a variety of genres, across many languages, and within many cultures. My hope, as curator of this series, is to introduce English-language readers to the scope and breadth of this thriving literature, with its range of voices who each maintain their distinctly Palestinian struggle, and always claim the sanctity and joy of the dream.
This first edition of WWB’s “Against Silence” series includes two poems by the late Hiba Abu Nada, elegantly translated by Huda Fakhreddine, and a moving tribute to Refaat Al-Areer by Nadya Siyam, one of his students, currently a teaching assistant at the American University of Cairo. It is in this moment of immense multiplying loss and of incurable, relentless hope that I invite you, reader, to break the siege on your own understanding of Palestine, by offering the work of Palestinians from all over the world, against fragmentation, against silence.
© 2024 by Lena Khalaf Tuffaha. All rights reserved.


LONDON (Reuters) -British finance minister Rishi Sunak said he believed Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s explanation over a drinks party in the gardens of Downing Street.
Johnson last week apologised to parliament for attending a “bring your own booze” gathering in the Downing Street garden on May 20, 2020. He said he had thought it was a work event and that he attended for 25 minutes to thank staff.
Asked if he believed Johnson’s account to parliament, Sunak told reporters: “Of course I do – the Prime Minister set out his understanding of this matter in Parliament last week.”
Dominic Cummings, Johnson’s aide at the time of the event, said he told Johnson about the party in advance. The prime minister’s office have said it is not true he was told in advance.
Asked whether Johnson would have to resign if it was proven he had lied to parliament, Sunak said:
“I’m not going to get into hypotheticals. The ministerial code is clear on these matters.
“But as you know, Sue Grey is conducting an inquiry into the situation. I think it’s right that we allow her to conclude that job.”
UK finance minister Sunak: Of course I believe PM on lockdown parties
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The Volkswagen Multivan has been named Most Practical Tow Car at the What Car? 2022 Tow Car Awards.
Judges praised the Volkswagen Multivan for its strong towing capabilities and stable driving experience.
The vehicle was additionally commended for practicality and flexibility, particularly highlighting the spacious interior and the flexible passenger seating.
The annual What Car? Tow Car Awards celebrate the best towing vehicles available to purchase in the UK market.
Vehicles undergo rigorous testing, trailing multiple scenarios to test towing capabilities and measure how the car holds the road. Additional considerations to determine winners include solo driving, practicality and buying and owning.
NEED TO KNOW: The Multivan is the replacement for the current Volkswagen Caravelle, and features a fresh design, more flexible interior, improved connectivity, and, for the first time, a plug-in hybrid option. The all-new Volkswagen Multivan went on sale in January, with prices starting from £44,410 (RRP OTR inc VAT).
The chosen model by judges was the Mulitvan Style with 2.0 TSI 204 PS engine and DSG gearbox.
It features a clever interior design layout which provides ample space for passengers and luggage, with up to seven seats and a sliding table, which can be moved across the entire length of the car.
Steve Huntingford, editor at What Car?, said: “It may look more like a campervan than a tow car, but the Volkswagen Multivan is one of the surprise packages of the year’s test.
“The petrol engine isn’t an obvious choice for towing, but it offers strong performance.
“Most big 4x4s are more at home pulling away uphill, but few can match the practicality and flexibility offered by the Multivan.”
Daniel Plank, Multivan product manager at Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, said: “Our engineers worked extremely hard to make the Multivan as flexible and versatile as possible and this award is testament to that – from its powerful and varied engine lineup to the spacious and comfortable interior.
“It’s great to see judges recognise this and we hope our customers enjoy it as much as they did.”
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The urban heat island (UHI) effect is caused by intensive development practices in cities and the diminished presence of green space that results. The evolution of these phenomena has occurred over many decades. In many cities, historic zoning and redlining practices barred Black and minority groups from moving into predominately white areas and obtaining financial resources, a practice that still affects cities today, and has forced these already disadvantaged groups to live in some of the hottest areas. In this study, we used a new dataset on the spatial distribution of temperature during a heat wave in Richmond, Virginia to investigate potential associations between extreme heat and current and historical demographic, socioeconomic, and land use factors. We assessed these data at the census block level to determine if blocks with large differences in temperature also had significant variation in these covariates. The amount of canopy cover, percent impervious surface, and poverty level were all shown to be strong correlates of UHI when analyzed in conjunction with afternoon temperatures. We also found strong associations of historical policies and planning decisions with temperature using data from the University of Richmond’s Digital Scholarship Lab’s “Mapping Inequality” project. Finally, the Church Hill area of the city provided an interesting case study due to recent data suggesting the area’s gentrification. Differences in demographics, socioeconomic factors, and UHI were observed between north and (more gentrified) south Church Hill. Both in Church Hill and in Richmond overall, our research found that areas occupied by people of low socioeconomic status or minority groups disproportionately experienced extreme heat and corresponding impacts on health and quality of life.
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Christmas tree Beyoncé, Oh Beyoncé!
Leave it to Queen Bey to dress up as a tacky Christmas tree and still look chic AF!
The 34-year-old boss lady spread holiday cheer as she hit up an office party in NYC on Monday night rocking a festive coat adorned with tinsel and ornaments, a santa hat, and tannenbaum sunglasses to match.
Bey isn't just wearing an ugly Christmas sweater. She is an ugly Christmas sweater.
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Monday, March 15, 2010
Secretary LaHood announces sea change in bike/ped transportation policy
I wanted to alert you to this afternoon’s important announcement by Secretary LaHood on the importance of accommodating bicyclists and pedestrians. He is truly providing national leadership on complete streets and the need for a balanced transportation system. This new national policy statement is one more reason for the Florida Department of Transportation to promote complete streets and to pay greater attention to the safety of pedestrians and bicyclists. Darla
Today, I want to announce a sea change. People across America who value bicycling should have a voice when it comes to transportation planning. This is the end of favoring motorized transportation at the expense of non-motorized.
We are integrating the needs of bicyclists in federally-funded road projects. We are discouraging transportation investments that negatively affect cyclists and pedestrians. And we are encouraging investments that go beyond the minimum requirements and provide facilities for bicyclists and pedestrians of all ages and abilities.
To set this approach in motion, we have formulated key recommendations for state DOTs and communities:
* Treat walking and bicycling as equals with other transportation modes.
* Ensure convenient access for people of all ages and abilities.
* Go beyond minimum design standards.
* Collect data on walking and biking trips.
* Set a mode share target for walking and bicycling.
* Protect sidewalks and shared-use paths the same way roadways are protected (for example, snow removal)
* Improve nonmotorized facilities during maintenance projects.
Now, this is a start, but it's an important start. These initial steps forward will help us move forward even further. To read the full story, click here


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Treatment facilities increased in Hamidia Hospital
Bhopal. With additional oxygen and suction points available in emergency wards of Hamidia Hospital, Bhopal better treatment is available for patients. With the new treatment facilities made available in the hospital, there is a 30 percent increase in the number of internal and outpatients as compared to previous years. Additional oxygen and suction points have been made available in the emergency wards of the hospital as new facilities. In the emergency medical unit in the hospital, medicine distribution centre, X ray room, UGG room, plaster room, trauma unit and other emergency service are available round the clock. The services were available earlier for limited time. Similarly, Amrit Pharmacy is being operated 24 x7 in the hospital campus. Medicines are available at less than 70 percent cost to patients at the store.

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Supermarket Woolworths are bringing Tasmanian producers and the public together to strengthen support of local Tasmanian produce under their big brand value.
Woolworths have 9 stalls with tastings inside their tent at Agfest 2021. “All the vendors in there behind them are the farmers, the actual people who own the business,” Site Manager Wes Polden says.
Woolworths has been coming to Agfest for five years. Wes says it’s a great opportunity to showcase and support Tasmanian producers.
“If we want to say we are local, we need to look after the locals.”
A lot has changed in five years, but Woolworths’s commitment to local fresh Tasmanian produce and producers has remained consistent.
The numbers show that local businesses showcased by Woolworths at Agfest see an increase in sales, “and that’s what we want for them,” says Wes.
Woolworths have also sent out a special Agfest Woolworths catalogue across the state for the first time this week.
“Everything you see in our marquee has actually been put on special for two weeks.”
So come on by the Woolworths tent at site S49 along south street at Agfest and have a chat with some Tasmanian producers, or pick up a special on some of the best food and drink the state has to offer.

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BOSTON, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Open Visibility Network (OVN) has announced that Vizion, an ocean freight container tracking visibility provider, has joined this rapidly-growing international network. Launched in collaboration between Tive, Project44, and FourKites in 2021, the OVN is a consortium of supply chain, transportation, and logistics technology providers on a mission to optimize global supply chain efficiency via open visibility and collaboration. To date, several industry leaders have joined the network, including Everstream Analytics, TransVoyant, MarineTraffic, ParkourSC, WeatherOptics, FarEye, BlueBox Systems, TextLocate, Trucker Cloud, Resilinc and TruckerTools.
Tracking the journey of a containerized shipment from origin to destination remains a challenge. Lack of mobile/cellular coverage over the ocean reduces the ability of shippers, 3PLs, ports, and last-mile delivery providers to optimize their resources to ensure shipment delivery—on time and in full. Many cargo owners and freight forwarders track containers manually, which leads to significant inefficiencies. They spend their time calling carriers, and bouncing from website to website in search of location updates and ETAs—adding the information they find to Excel workbooks.
Vizion provides an innovative solution to this visibility problem. Its container tracking API connects carrier information with additional data sources to provide standardized and validated tracking events, enabling fully consolidated shipment overviews, actionable details, and performance statistics to increase efficiency long-term.
Vizion’s API and data services provide ocean-freight shipment tracking in as close to real-time as possible based on a container number or master bill of lading. The ocean-freight tracking API pushes the most complete, standardized, and detailed container tracking events to any TMS, ERP or other software system or spreadsheet, providing shippers visibility into the freight that drives their business. As such, Vizion helps its customers avoid costs associated with not knowing where the products are located, poor customer experience, and detention and demurrage fees.
The Open Visibility Network offers an environment that opens the world’s visibility data—and makes it accessible to everyone in the supply chain industry. By working in collaboration, OVN members integrate their technologies and provide all customers with improved speed to market, an optimized supply chain, and increased transparency and customer satisfaction. In the meantime, as members connect with other open visibility providers, their journey to partnerships and other collaborations accelerates as well.
OVN is excited to announce the joining of its newest member—Vizion—and add a critical visibility technology to its collective.
"We’ve always believed that visibility is the key to greater collaboration across the global supply chain," said Vizion CEO Kyle Henderson. "Joining the Open Visibility Network is an opportunity for Vizion to expand its role in delivering visibility and promoting much-needed collaboration throughout the industry."
"By aggregating and analyzing data from multiple sources, Vizion’s open APIs provide supply chain stakeholders with critical container level real-time data," says Krenar Komoni, founding member of OVN and CEO & Founder of Tive Inc. "As such, VizionAPI complements visibility solutions offered by current OVN members and enhances collaboration towards end-to-end visibility for the customers. We are beyond excited to welcome them to the network."
Open Visibility Network (OVN) is an open consortium of supply chain, transportation, and logistics technology providers on a mission to optimize global supply chain efficiency via open visibility and collaboration. OVN is the first platform that enables the stakeholders to collaborate openly and while exchanging data and insights (APIs) cultivate an ecosystem that strives to achieve end-to-end visibility across all shipment modes and lanes. For more information, visit openvisibility.com.
Vizion is an API-based solution for ocean freight visibility. The company’s API helps logistics service providers, cargo owners, and other stakeholders act on their digital ambitions by integrating essential data and insights into existing enterprise systems and delivering a stronger customer experience. Vizion’s products include visibility APIs, data benchmarking, and enriched, accessible datasets built on fundamentally sound information technology infrastructures. Contact Vizion at [email protected].
Tive is a global leader in supply chain and logistics technology. With Tive, shippers, retailers, and logistics service providers (LSPs) have the ability to eliminate delays, avoid damage, and mitigate shipment failures. Tive’s solution provides insights generated by its industry-leading products for clients to actively optimize their shipments, improve the customer experience, and unlock actionable data in real-time. For more information, visit www.tive.com.
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In Augustino and the Choir of Destruction literary legend and three-time winner of the Governor General's Literary Award Marie-Claire Blais delivers the third volume in the prize-winning series (These Festive Nights, Thunder and Light, Augustino and the Choir of Destruction, and Rebecca, Born in the Maelstrom) acclaimed as one of the greatest undertakings in modern Quebec fiction.
Augustino and the Choir of Destruction is set on an island in the Gulf of Mexico that is home to the full spectrum of humanity: the rich, the poor, the powerful, the humble, artists, criminals. With her unique, signature use of punctuation, Marie-Claire Blais manages to brilliantly show in one flashing stroke men and women; victims and tormentors; child kamikaze pilots and petty thieves from Bahama Street; Charles, a great poet cut down by AIDS; Cinderella, a transvestite prostituting himself to a customer at the Porte du Baiser saloon; Caroline, an artist and photographer who has seen all the hidden treasures of the world; and Augustino, a clairvoyant child-writer. These individual destinies combine in Blais' vision to form a single harmonic texture.
Marie-Claire Blais is the internationally revered author of more than twenty-five books, many of which have been published around the world. In addition to the Governor General's Literary Award for Fiction, which she has won four times, Blais has been awarded the Gilles-Corbeil Prize, the Médicis Prize, the Molson Prize, and Guggenheim Fellowships. She divides her time between Quebec and Florida.Nigel Spencer has won the Governor General’s Literary Award for Translation with three novels by Marie-Claire Blais: Thunder and Light, Augustino and the Choir of Destruction, and Mai at the Predators’ Ball, which was also a finalist for the QWF Cole Foundation Prize for Translation. He has translated numerous other works and films by and about Marie-Claire Blais, Poet Laureate Pauline Michel, Evelyn de la Chenelière, and others. He is also a film-subtitler, editor, and actor now living in Montreal.
Blais' writing is...challenging but highly skilled...the complexity of which only a seasoned writer could pull off...
Nigel Spencer has performed a tour de force in Augustino and the Choir of Destruction...Spencer has risen to the extraordinary challenge of rendering Blais' uninterrupted stream of hallucinatory prose into an accomplished and lyrical translation.
...an enriching and stimulating read, a tour de force that will fit in comfortably with the rest of Blais' finest.
Spencer's translation is true to the original, with all the characters - all of humanity - as guests at the same party, united by thought, history, and art.
The acceleration of our lives...deftly translated by Nigel Spencer. These people do exist. On the page, however, they take on surreal dimensions, the fragments of their lives woven together through Blais' dark, magical prose.


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Menu Mini Pack!
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This is my first submission to Itch.io! I made this 3 menu GUIs just for fun but I decided to share here.
I'm learning vector graphics and game dev, so probably this pack is not awesome, but it's ok for placeholder.
You can download for free and don't need to mention me, but if you could I would be pretty happy (you can pay if you want too but the pack is really simple) :D
Any suggestions would be much appreciated!
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