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DON'T MISS the Social Economy Scientific Conference #SES2020, a two-day digital event on the future of social economy in Europe!
The European Commission announced a forthcoming European Action Plan for the Social Economy to enhance social investment and social innovation and to boost the potential of social enterprises to create jobs. This policy initiative to be released during the second semester 2021, will be a key tool to systematically incorporate the social economy into the different socio-economic policies of the European Union, as well as into its actions to achieve theSustainable Development Goals.
Impact Invest's CEO - Ruth Brännvall has been contracted by the European Commission as a researcher and expert on the topic of social innovation, entrepreneurship and impact investing and will provide her take on the issue in the event's 1st session on November 24.
At the #SES2020, a vibrant network of distinguished researchers and academic scholars will discuss how the future of social economy could and should look like, providing an original contribution to the rethinking of our socio-economic spaces. The COVID-19 pandemic outbreak has increased the visibility of the social economy’s contribution to socio-economic development and social cohesion, demonstrating that it is an essential part of Europe’s safety net in times of crisis, thanks to its leadership in providing essential goods and services to the most deprived. Therefore social economy could play an important role in the recovery phase. The #SES2020 will look at the social economy as a driver of change, and on this basis will discuss how social economy will contribute to bounce forward our societies in the next normal.
The future-oriented objective of the #SES2020 is to collect a comprehensive body of knowledge that will anticipate the most relevant changes within and outside the social economy, in order to understand its potential role and contribution in the next decades and feed the European Commission’s policy reflection.
Register for the event HERE.
Offficial webpage for the event HERE.

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We live in a golden age of options when it comes to watches with endless variety in price, materials, and quality, but there is still a bit of homogeny. Derivative design language is rampant in almost every tier, though few and far between are the brands that stand out for their ability to produce intriguing designs that make you question how to read time and, in some cases, reality itself. Louis Erard is one of these brands. Whether it is minute-prioritizing regulators or a tongue-in-cheek collaboration with Seconde/Seconde, Louis Erard is always set to please. The Excellence Guilloché Main I & II watches dial back (pun intended) all the playful elements found in the collection to allow the trompe-l’oeil (incredibly realistic optical illusions) guilloché dials to take center stage.
The effort Louis Erard has taken with the Excellence Guilloché Main Limited Editions to bring the artisan craft of rose engine-turned dials – and other specialized dial creation techniques – into the realm (and price range) of mere mortals cannot be understated. Guilloché is a craft that can be executed properly by an incredibly small number of artisans around the world, and the creation of a new pattern required the reconstruction of the rose engine. The cams and stencils need to be manufactured individually to produce a new design, and the entire process reportedly can take six or more months or perfect. Limiting these watches to 99 pieces provides a rare and special experience for the owners.
The foundation for the Excellence Guilloché Main I and II watches are the same with astoundingly different executions, and if given the choice between the two, I would be hard-pressed to choose one over the other, but I will try to help you choose. A black lacquer varnish covers the dial, and the engraving process reveals the brass plate beneath, which is then plated with rhodium to create a patinated silver luster that reveals an alluring and sometimes dizzying pattern, depending on your perspective. First up is the Main I, which features a nine-band pattern that zig-zags across the dial, and with each pass reveals a dark rhombus between the layers. The resulting pattern can be interpreted however the wearer views it, and with changes in lighting and the angle from which it is viewed, the interpretation changes. I see a tesseract at some angles, an endless staircase from others, and sometimes even the staggered boxes from 1982’s Q*bert. Over the dial are blued steel hands that disappear in certain light, making time telling difficult but allowing the dial to be fully appreciated. Additionally, a sapphire crystal bears the Louis Erard name and logo on its underside. This technique allows the dial to maintain its artistic integrity and created a pleasing three-dimensional effect with the shadow it created.
The alternating perspectives are not quite as present in the Excellence Guilloché Main II, but they are still observable. With a large diamond consisting of identical triangles whose vertices meet at the center of the dial and cardinal points of the dial, the illusion of looking down at the peak of a pyramid is most prominent. Surrounding, and seemingly below this pyramid are concentric circles that fill the void that would be each quarter of an hour. The same blued steel hands are found in the Guilloché Main II but the dial is devoid of branding on the dial and crystal except for the text Swiss GuillochéMain at 6 o’clock. While the branding blends into the design of the Main I, it would certainly be obtrusive to this second design. Both watches also feature a minimal minute track around the permitter of the dial, allowing for accurate time-setting and -telling despite the complex dial designs.
One dynamic element of a high-contrast guilloché design that cannot be easily conveyed in photos is how the rhodium highlights play with and are manipulated by light. Multiple color temperature lighting situations provide additional layers of depth and create an absolutely mesmerizing experience.
One of the most profound effects of a highly decorated dial is its wearability, and how it changes the perception of size. Often a watch with a wide-open dial and slim bezel will wear larger than its dimensions suggest, and a lighter-colored dial will emphasize this more. However, despite being cased in highly polished 42-mm steel, the Louis Erard Guilloché Main watches wear smaller than their dimensions suggest. They are by no means small watches, but those who are wary of non-sports watches over 40mm will be pleasantly surprised. A 49.5mm lug-to-lug, and 12.2mm thickness also make this an excellent watch to slip under a cuff without much trouble, though personally, I would not want to hide these dials under one.
Visible through the sapphire caseback is the tried and true Sellita SW261-1 movement, which provides about 38 hours of power reserve. However, in comparison to the dial side of the watch, the movement is quite plain. Aside from a Louis Erard-branded rotor, the movement has no special finishing and leaves you wanting a little more pizzazz to match the dial. This isn’t a watch you are buying to show off the movement, anyway. Coming on 22m black leather straps, nubuck and grained calf leather respectively, the slight taper keeps the eye focused on the watch. I prefer the plainer-textured leather, as it doesn’t distract and overwhelm your senses when you get lost checking the time.
All in all, the Louis Erard Excellence Guilloché Main I & II watches are a feast for the eyes. The brand’s efforts to bring high-end dial-making techniques generally found on watches over $10,000 is truly something special. While it’s limited to 99 pieces, the odds of running into someone with the same watch are infinitesimal and the enjoyment of a dial that will intrigue even the most watch-averse is exponential. Priced at just over $4,200 USD, the Louis Erard Guilloché Main I and II are, by definition, wearable art. Learn more about these unique watches and more at Louis Erard’s website.

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Coronavirus rates are continuing to rise across Coventry and Warwickshire.
In Coventry, According to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) positive cases by Middle Super Output Area (MSOA) the infection rate has now climbed to 92.59 per 100,000 people.
That is a leap from last week's rate of 63.79.
It means Coventry is now catching up to neighbours Solihull and Birmingham which have already been placed under tighter local restrictions banning the mixing of housholds.
The current rate in Solihull is 102.60 per 100,000 people while Birmingham's rate is 143.63.
Coventry and Warwickshire aren't alone. Rates are rising across the country with many areas, and many millions of people, now under tighter local restricions.
Natioanlly, the number of Covid-19 deaths has risen for the third week in a row, pubs remain under a 10pm curfew and the rule of six continued to be enforced.
In Scotland, reports have emerged to a potential two-week national lockdown in an effort to drive infection rates down.
Follow below for live updates on the situation locally and nationally.
Sunak defends 10pm curfew
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has defended the Government’s 10pm coronavirus curfew for pubs and restaurants, warning the alternative was for them to close altogether.
The Press Association reports that ministers are under pressure from Tory MPs to scrap the curfew in England, as well as easing the so-called “rule of six”, amid claims such intrusive measures are not justified by the evidence and damage the economy.
“The curfew was something we were told by our advisers could well make a difference to the spread of the transmission,” he told BBC Breakfast.
“In common with many other countries around the world this is thought to be something that can help suppress the spread of the virus.
“We are not an outlier in having a curfew.
“As a tool we have at our disposal to try and suppress the spread of the virus, it is one that is advised across the board can make a difference.
“What I would say is it is better than having places closed.”
'No clear way out'
Coventry could be trapped with tighter restrictions if the city is placed into local lockdown it has been warned.
Other areas facing tighter restrictions have found it hard to have them lifted even with falling case numbers.
As Coventry's case numbers continue to climb, there are fears tougher restrictions could be imposed. Full story here.
Bars and restaurants may have to close, warns senior UK virus expert
An expert has warned that further restrictions such as closing bars and restaurants could be needed to keep coronavirus under control while schools and universities remain open..
Professor Neil Ferguson, of Imperial College London, said on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme that with schools and universities open, ways needed to be found to reduce contacts in other areas, such as an “extended half term” or closing hospitality venues.
Prof Ferguson added: “So we are in a more difficult position, if we want to keep schools open we have to reduce contacts in other areas of society by more.
“You will have heard measures being discussed across society as a whole such as extended half terms where we try to reduce transmission for a concerted period.
“I think those measures should be considered.”
Whole school year to isolate
The whole of a Nuneaton sixth form year have been told to isolate after a student tested positive for Covid-19.
Read the full story here.
The government is striving to get life back to normal
The Prime Minister Boris Johnson told the Conservative Party conference that the government was striving to defeat the virus and bring life back to normal.
He said: “I can tell you that your government is working night and day to repel this virus, and we will succeed, just as this country has seen off every alien invader for the last thousand years and we will succeed by collective effort, by following the guidance and with the help of weekly and almost daily improvements in the medicine and the science, we will ensure that next time we meet it will be face to face and cheek by jowl, and we are working for the day when life will be back to normal, flying in a plane will be back to normal, and hairdressers will no longer look as though they are handling radioactive isotopes, and when we can go and see our loved ones in care homes, and when we no longer have to greet each other by touching elbows as in some giant national version of the Birdie dance.”
Pub manager fears half of Cov's hospitality businesses will close due to Covid
Coventry’s night-time economy is ‘without a doubt at risk’, a pub manager who works in the city has said.
Darren Piper, general manager of the Yard, said he believes up to half of the city's hospitality businesses will not survive if more government support is not forthcoming.
That includes pubs, clubs and restaurants.
He added that the reams of staff, DJs, performers and technicians who work in them also need more support.
You can read more of what he had to say here
Teenagers who refused to leave house party face £200 fines each
Police say they are considering fining 17 teenagers after they refused to follow coronavirus rules.
Cops found 16 teens at a house party in Nuneaton who all refused to leave.
Another teen from Bedworth would not follow officers advice after he was stopped in the street with a group of others.
The teens could be fined £200 each.
You can read the full story here
PM says virus can help lead to change across UK for the better
The PM said in his address at Tory party conference: “After all we have been through it isn’t enough just to go back to normal. We have lost too much. We have mourned too many.
“We have been through too much frustration and hardship just to settle for the status quo ante – to think that life can go on as it was before the plague; and it will not. Because history teaches us that events of this magnitude – wars famines, plagues; events that affect the vast bulk of humanity, as this virus has – they do not just come and go.
“They are more often than not the trigger for an acceleration of social and economic change, because we human beings will not simply content ourselves with a repair job.
“We see these moments as the time to learn and to improve on the world that went before.”
Prime Minister speaks about 'defeating' the virus in address to party conference
He said today: “I know the people of this country are going to defeat this virus because I have seen how the country has responded before, with the energy and self-sacrifice of the NHS, the care workers, the armed forces – the spirit that was incarnated in the bounding, boundless devotion of captain Tom Moore.”
University publishes Covid-19 figures
The University of Warwick has published figures showing how many cases of Covid-19 there are among students and staff.
The figures don't break down how many are students or staff but do break down the numbers between those who are on or off campus.
You can read the full story here.
Virus testing scheme at airports could go ahead this week
The go-ahead could be given for an airport coronavirus testing trial scheme as soon as Thursday.
If the scheme were to go ahead, it would enable the existing 14-day quarantine rules to be reduced for passengers arriving in the UK.
Very few countries remain on the government safe travel corridors list.
That is soon expected to be cut even further, with Greece and Italy at risk.
However, any move to introduce airport testing would bring a much-needed boost to the travel and aviation sector.
Another virus outbreak at English animal plant
Fifty-three workers at a Bernard Matthews turkey plant in Suffolk have tested positive for Covid-19.
The outbreak is at a facility in Holton near Halesworth.
Around 1,000 staff work at the site.
A total of 125 of them have been tested for coronavirus, with the majority returning negative results.
Most of the workers who have tested positive live in the Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft areas.
Thirty-nine of the 53 workers who tested positive are currently self-isolating, with the others having finished their period of self-isolation.
Mini local lockdown warning
Warwickshire's director of public health has called on all residents in Nuneaton and Bedworth to step up in the fight against Covid-19.
She said everyone had to take responsibility to get infections rates, which are "too high" down.
Failing that, the area could be named an area of concern, the final step before tighter restrictions are imposed.
Read what she, and the leader of the local council, had to say here.
Staff test positive at pub
Two staff have tested positive for Covid-19 at the Holyhead in Coventry.
Both workers are now self-isolating as the pub remains open.
You can read the full story here.
Local cases rising
Welcome to our coronavirus live blog where we'll be charting the latest developments from Coventry and Warwickshire as well as nationally and even internationally.
First up, the latest picture locally where figures show rising infection rates in Coventry and Warwickshire.
Coventry is quickly approaching the rates seen in neighbouring Solihull which has been placed under tighter restrictions. We're trying to ascertain if Coventry is at risk of similar measures if rates continue to rise. Meanwhile, you can read about the latest data for our area here.

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One look at a map and you’ll see that Australia is massive Flying from Sydney at one side to Perth at the other side takes a full 5 hours. When I lived in Sydney last year I visited Cairns, Darwin, Alice Springs etc and all of these are serious distances away. There are 7 states in Oz and I’m going to give you a quick run down of the highlights in each one, make sure you don’t miss any of it when you get there!
New South Wales: This was my first stop and is often the first place that people land in when visiting Australia. NSW plays host to some of the most recognised landmarks in the world such as the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the iconic Sydney Opera House. There is lots here to explore, from the Botanical gardens, to the rocks where the very first European settlers landed and set up camp. Outside of the city, the surrounding areas are full of awesome beaches (such as Bondi Beach), and there’s a fabulous coastal walk from Bondi to Coogee. Carry on the backpacker route North and you’ll reach Byron Bay which is full of hippy surfers, and there are also the Blue mountains to explore as well.
Queensland: QLD hot, humid floods a lot, but it’s a great place to go for an action packed holiday. Surfers Paradise in the Gold Coast has loads of casinos and high-rise buildings. In Brisbane you can hire a 4×4 and drive from Hervey Bay to Fraser island (brilliant thing to do!) where you drive on the beaches as well as enjoy bathing in lagoons, camping and drinking too much wine with other backpackers. Airlie Beach and the Whitsunday islands are great if you fancy a bit of yachting, and then of course there’s the coral reefs off the Queensland coast. Cairns to the Great Barrier Reef you can explore the wonderful sea life that lives here with a spot of snorkeling or scuba. Here is a quick guide for the beaches in brisbane that you can cover in a day.
Victoria: Melbourne in Victoria is the Australian culture capital. Artists, fashion design, music, this cultured and edgy city has produced some amazing talent in all these areas. There is a strong café culture here which along with Victorian style terraces, historic trams, shopping, music, galleries and restaurants give the place an almost European feel. You can walk along the banks of the Yarra, visit with friends in Federation Square or rent a car and drive the Great Ocean Road (another massive highlight in my opinion). The Yarra valley is famous for it’s wine, and if you head over to Phillip island you can watch some crazy penguins as they waddle along the beaches here. Or check out the Australian institution that is Aussie Rules at the 100, 000+ capacity Melbourne Cricket Ground.
South Australia: Adelaide in South Australia is famous for its Fringe Festival season, with cabaret, comedy shows and a great time to be had so try to time it right! Outside the city, you can ride a tram to Glenelg beach town and relax on the pier here, or take a ferry from Cape Jervis to Kangeroo Island to watch the kangaroos and the seals . If booze is more your thing, the Barossa wine valley offers the chance to experience some of the regions best wines, while the adventurous can seek out Port Lincoln where they can experience cage diving in the shark infested waters off the Neptune Islands (you can only do this in two countries in the world, the other being South Africa)
Western Australia: Perth experiences a crazking 3, 000 hours of sunshine every year, and much of the entertainment here is outside. Picnic in Kings park – one of the worlds largest inner city parks, or enjoy a glass or two of wine in the Swan Valley region (spotting a theme here?!). Take a ferry across to Rottnest Island where you can see the Quokka – a stranger looking creature you may never get to see as it looks something like a cross between a giant rat and a kangaroo. Ningaloo Reef close to Exmouth is a great place to experience swimming with whale sharks. Near Kimberly the wilderness of the outback offers a chance to go walkabout without straying too far. Camel rides along cable beach, walking among the limestone pillars (The Pinnacles) that rise from the sands of Nambung National Park, and paddling along the Upper Ord River can all be added to your itenary.
Northern Territory: The most famous rock in the world – Uluru (formerly known as Ayers Rock) lies here in an area of incredible natural beauty. The rock appears to change colour during sunrise and sunset, and there is much to learn here about aboriginal culture and the sacred meaning of the rock. You’ve a moral decision to make as to whether or not climbing the rock is the right thing to do – technically you ‘can’ climb it but the indigenous Australians urge you not to, personally I chose not to and I’d encourge other to do the same. At Kata Tjuta you can do the Valley of the Winds walk and see a collection of these giant red domes as well as hiking through Kings Canyon with its spectacular views of the outback. Kakadu national park is home to saltwater crocodiles, and at Katherine Gorge you can take a dip in the Matarakna Thermal Pools. The Devils Marbles is another collection of huge red boulders that can be seen nearby.
Tasmania: Not part of the mainland, but an island off the south coast of Australia, Tasmania is the smallest Australian state and gets the least visitors unfortunately. Its nickname is the ‘natural state’ and it has a relatively unspoiled natural environment which nature lovers will enjoy exploring. There are a large number of national parks here, all packed with wildlife, and you can see the Tasmanian Devil here too, it can only be found in Tasmania, and is carnivorous. Wineglass bay here has been voted as one of the world’s top ten most beautiful beaches, and it really is stunning. As well as all the natural beauty here, Tasmania is all about adventurous outdoor pursuits, so if you want to try your hand at white water rafting, kayaking, absailing, trekking, or a host of other sporting activities then Tazzie is a great place to visit.
Australia is an awesome place to backpack and with working holiday visas so easy to get you can fund your travels there for up to 2 years. I really had a great time in Oz, saved loads fo cash, met so many awesome people so get yourselves over there asap! Happy Travels!

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Cutlets are one clever way moms disguise veggies that kids loath / don’t look forward to. I thought I didn’t have to do this with my daughter, but with the “Lays Chips” and “Kurkure” commercials hugging the television and making their appearance in kids’ lunch boxes too, this exercise was seeming mandatory, and soon enough moved to the critical stage when veggies came back untouched in the school lunch box 🙂
Beetroot was one veggie that’s not a popular choice even with adults due to the stain it leaves on the plate / utensil while cooking. However, its a veggie filled with nutrition as detailed in my earlier post – Beetroot poriyal. Today, I made Beetroot Cutlets with this vegetable as the main ingredient. I restrained from adding green chillies in any form and also used powdered “soup sticks / bread sticks” instead of bread crumbs, and the texture was quite different. This can be either a lunch box item or an evening snack too with Tomato Sauce and / or “imli/tamarind chutney”.
Preparation time : 20 mins. Cooking time : 20 mins
Makes : 6 cutlets
- Beetroot – 1/2 (large)
- Potato – 2 medium sized
- Carrot – chopped -1/4 cup
- Beans chopped – 1/4 cup
- Peas – 1/4 cup
- Cornflour – 1/2 tsp
- Salt – to taste
- Amchur / dry mango powder – 1/2 tsp
- Red chilli powder – 1/2 tsp
- Turmeric – 1/2 tsp
- Jeera (Cumin) powder – 1/2 tsp
- Coriander – chopped.
- Bread crumbs / Soup sticks crumble- 5 tbsp (skip for GF, and use Arrowroot instead)
- Oil – 4 tbsp (to shallow fry)
1) Boil the veggies in a pressure cooker. Drain under running water
2) Mash the veggies well, add all the masala powders, salt, turmeric and coriander and mix well.
3) Make small roundels of this mixture and pat into patties in your palm.
4) Roll these roundels in bread crumbs / Soup sticks crumble and shallow fry with oil
5) Serve hot with coriander chutney / Tomato sauce / Khatta-meetha (tamarind-date) chutney

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Millennials are often portrayed as the irresponsible generation: the smart phone addicts, the money spenders and the “all about me” age. Not only is this stereotype of Millennials wrong, it also makes hidden assumptions about the largest generation in America, including that Millennials don’t want to marry.
More than 80 percent of Millennials say they think they will marry. That’s more than Gen Xers and Baby Boomers did at the same age. Millennials also say they are more likely to have children than prior generations. Marriage isn’t the only thing people have wrong about Millennials. This generation is more optimistic and responsible than people think, particularly when it comes to finances.
When getting married, or in a serious relationship, finances are one of the most important issues to consider. Although discussions will be different for each couple, here are some important money conversations to have with your partner – before you tie the knot.
Are your money personalities compatible?
You know the saying, “Opposites attract?” That might not be the case when it comes to how you spend your money. Knowing how both people in the relationship handle money is a big indicator of what each considers a priority. While your partner may find a $100 monthly gym membership critical, you might prefer to put that money towards boosting your emergency fund.
Consider taking a money personality quiz and discuss the results with your partner. Knowing who is a spender and who is a saver will be helpful for managing finances as well as holding each other accountable for making smart money choices.
Will you say “I DO” to joint bank accounts?
Some couples combine their accounts, some manage money individually and others will opt for a combination of both. It’s common for couples to keep their own accounts for spending and have a joint account for household bills.
Couples could also consider opening a joint account before getting married; this can be especially helpful if you are paying for the wedding. Today, couples contribute an average of 43 percent to the overall wedding budget. Having a joint account already set up also makes it easier to deposit wedding gifts of cash and checks.
What are your future goals?
Hopefully, you and your significant other have already discussed your future lifestyle together. It might include having children, climbing the corporate ladder, traveling extensively or even moving abroad. Have you discussed how you will be financially prepared for these goals?
Discuss your future plans together in as much detail as possible. Maybe you want to buy a house and raise a family. What type of house do you want and where? How many children do you want to have? Do you plan to fund their college educations? Your financial plan will change drastically depending on the answers to these questions.
Now is also a good time to consider speaking with a financial professional. Having a trusted third party to help guide your financial decisions and hold you accountable to your goals will help alleviate stress and neutralize potential conflict between you and your mate.
Are you bringing any debt into the marriage?
Millennials know the burden of student loans all too well. With the average student loan debt at $33,000, it’s likely that one or both of you carry some type of debt. In fact, 20 percent of Millennials have postponed getting married because of the unstable economy.
During this conversation, it’s important to be honest about your financial situation with your partner. Money problems are the third most common reason marriage ends in divorce, so start your marriage off on the right foot, even if your finances aren’t in order. Honesty is always the best policy when it comes to shared finances.
How do you imagine growing old together?
Retirement seems like forever away, but it’s important that you put money away today so you can enjoy the retirement of your dreams down the road and take advantage of compound interest over the maximum number of years you save.
Whatever the future looks like, be sure you consistently save for it. Monthly payroll deductions and auto-withdrawals to a 401(k) or Roth IRA are an easy way to save because the transaction is automatic and prevents the temptation of having the money sitting in your checking account. You can also take advantage of any company match.
When considering your future together, don’t forget to consider how you’ll protect as well as grow your income and savings. No one likes to think about a disabling accident, illness or death, but one of the most important ways you can protect your family is by having insurance policies in place that help you plan for the unexpected. There are also living benefits to consider when it comes to certain types of life insurance policies.
Talking about money can be difficult and even awkward, but having these discussions will help you face some of the challenges that come with marriage. Starting your marriage in a healthy financial place will make growing old with that special person even more fulfilling.
Review the following check list from our friends at Legal Templates and start planning your finances right away.

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The Weetabix Food Company is offering consumers the chance to win £1m in cash with an on-pack promotion across its key brands which is set to send sales soaring.
The £1m giveaway will appear on packs of Weetabix, Weetabix Bitesize, Weetabix Minis, Oatibix, Ready Brek and Weetos and is expected to attract new consumers to the brands and give existing consumers another reason to repeat purchase
The promotion, which was created in partnership with marketing communications agency Dialogue141, will appear in store from the beginning of September. To win, consumers just need to enter a unique code found on the inside of their pack onto the website weetabixonemillion.com. The website will take consumers on a virtual search for their cash around the UK and, if they find the cash, it’s theirs
There are almost 50,000 chances to win with the £1m prize pool ranging from prizes of £10 all the way up to £100,000.
Tony Corp, Weetabix Marketing Controller, said: “The ‘win £1m with Weetabix’ promotion is very exciting for the brand and is expected to create huge interest, driving consumer trial and boosting sales across all participating brands.
"In addition, the on-pack design will offer great on-shelf stand out, so retailers should make sure they have the full range in stock to maximise sales.”
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Struggling over finding the best-quality welding machine that conveniently fits all your welding purposes? Well, then you are in the right place. If you are in this welding profession for a long time, then you must have heard about ESAB, which is one of the leading manufacturers of welding components.
The ESAB Rebel EMP 215IC Welder is specifically designed to meet the expectations of the customers who are looking for a welding machine that can give a much reliable all-in-one performance.
So, if you are thinking of buying an ESAB Rebel EMP welder for your use, then this detailed 215IC welder review will help you to understand whether this suits your needs and requirements. So let’s start with it.
|Item Weight||59 pounds|
|Package Dimensions||16” x 23” x 9” (H x L x W)|
|Components included||Rebel EMP 205ic Multi-process welder|
|Maximum Output (amp)||235 A|
|Frequency||50 / 60 Hz|
|Voltage requirements||120 / 230 volts|
Features of the ESAB Rebel EMP 215IC Welder:
Whether it is for MiG, TIG, stick welding or flux-cored, DC pulse TIG, DC TIG, or AC TIG, this welding machine serves as an all-purpose tool. So, let’s have a glance at its exclusive features.
Professional TIG feature:
Equipped with professional TIG features like High frequency start in both the AC and DC modes, pulse DC, Adjustable frequency, and balance adjustment, which makes your job gets done with ease.
sMiG or smart MiG technology:
Featuring the SMiG technology, this welding machine is capable of learning and adapting the welding technique of the operator. Moreover, it provides stable arc support, which makes the welding smooth with repeatable welds and ease of operating procedures.
TFT multilingual display:
Being a smart welding component, it has intelligent features like multiple language selection, inductance controlling system, 4-programmable memory locations dedicated for each process, trim adjustment, spot weld setting, pre/ post flow control, etc. All these functionalities work together to give an optimal performance while welding.
Now you no longer need to worry about carrying a heavyweight welding tool. With 49 lbs (22 kg) of weight and a 5-handle roll cage, this welding machine is easy to carry anywhere.
Made with a complete metal body, this welding component is absolutely safe to use and lasts for a long time. Moreover, the product comes with a casing to protect it from damages and falls, which increases its durability.
How does the ESAB Rebel EMP 215IC Welder work?
Being a multipurpose welding component, it works in a convenient way with all welding processes like MiG, TIG, AC TIG, DC TIG, flux-corded, lift TIG stick welding, which won’t let you down with its excellent performance. Irrespective of any base material like mild steel, stainless, or aluminum, you can enjoy its seamless performance.
The addition of MIG welding technology is added to make it smart, which enhances its workability. This feature lets the machine adopt the working rhythm of the operator and works accordingly. You can easily set the thickness of the material along with the desired bead profile, and the machine will easily adapt to these motions. This machine simply lets you set the parameters with the input of details, to make it go compatible with the type and thickness of the metal you are using.
With a 4.3-inch large and high-density TFT screen, this machine lets you have a clear view of the welding status. Featuring multilingual capabilities, this welding machine comes with 4-programmable memory locations served for each of the processes.
With the pot welding setting, you can easily set it according to your need. Moreover, the trim adjustment, pre/ post flow control, inductance control let you customize and control the machine the way you want.
The convenience of the performance gets more touch up with its functionalities and compatible performance with both the alternate and direct current. With the capability to run on dual voltage and both types of currents, you can easily use it for any welding purpose anywhere.
It has an adjustable frequency set system to balance the performance. With a varied duty cycle, you can easily use it as a multipurpose tool regardless of any voltage range.
What’s in the box?
This multipurpose welder comes in a box, which includes almost everything that is important for the welding set. A pigtail adapter comes with the product, to enhance its performance as a multi-voltage machine.
Along with a gas hose, a ground clamp and cable are given for ensuring stable arc support and length while working to enhance the maneuverability of the machine. There is a sample of 30 ESAB wires, which is absolutely useful for the welding purpose and gives a very durable profile.
The pack also includes a regulator that is provided for letting you adjust the gas flow while working. The regulator is designed with a floating ball that works with much efficiency to set the accurate meter range.
The addition of the 6010 stick electrode packs is great for using when you are planning to switch to stick welding mode. The stick electrode holder, on the other hand, helps you during the TIG mode. A TIG torch is included for the easy connection of TIG welding applications.
The box also includes a Tweco fusion 180 MIG gun along with e MIG gun kit and contact tips for making the Mig Welding easy and durable. This product also features a stable pilot arc, which is smart enough to get adjusted with the working motion and position.
Pros and Cons:
Now, this 215IC welder review will remain incomplete without discussing the merits and demerits of this product. So, before purchasing it for your ease of work and enhancing your productivity, you must be well acquainted with its pros and cons, as discussed below.
- Suitable for various purposes.
- Gives a steady performance with both the direct and alternate current.
- Goes compatible with the dual voltage setting.
- The stable pilot arc adds up to the maneuverability and the easiness of work.
- With a large and HD display tracking the current welding status is easy.
- The machine doesn’t overheat for a long time.
- The metal body is durable enough.
- The 5-handle design enhances its portability.
- Comes at an affordable range.
- The AC setting might not be a convenient option.
- During the TIG use, the plastic connector in the gun can get damaged.
- Quite difficult to assemble the parts.
So, if you are planning to make a purchase of this product, then you can find it online. To purchase.
Why pick this product over others?
If you are thinking, what is so special about this welder, unlike the other products available in the market, then here are all your answers.
This welder comes with multipurpose functionalities. The ESAB welding is designed with much flexibility that lets you use it in any direction and any position; whether it is the up-right welding or horizontal welding, you can easily tackle it the way you want.
Moreover, it is compatible with any kind of welding process, starting from MiG, TIG, stick to Flux-cored welding, which allows you to carry it anywhere for any need. You can easily weld any material like stainless steel or aluminum; it is going to give you efficient performance in every way.
Made with smart technicalities, this machine lets you operate it the way you want. Whether you are a beginner or you are an expert, you can easily switch modes according to your needs. This welding machine promotes a design that helps beginners to make fewer mistakes.
As the ESAB Rebel EMP 215IC Welder comes with the ability to adapt the mode as per the convenience of the users, beginners find it quite easy to use. At the set time, experts can easily set the setting up for using it with complex projects.
The smart functionalities are capable of switching the mode according to the type and thickness of the metal. All you need to do is, set the inputs, and it will get your work done with excellent efficiency.
Easy display monitoring:
This welding machine features 4.3 inches or a large display, which is given for tracking the current welding status. The multi-language selection feature of the display makes the machine more user-friendly so that anyone can use it with their own language setting.
With the dual voltage support setting, you can use the machine at different voltage settings. It supports both the 120 volts and the 230 volts, which let it get easily operated at any voltage range, whether it is in domestic or for commercial purposes.
5-handle roll case:
With the arrangements of five handle roll cases, this welding machine can easily be taken to anywhere. Whether you want to work with it at home or you want to take it for industrial or construction site purposes, the machine is easily portable without any problem, which adds up to its efficiency.
With the highly efficient performance, this product comes with several advantages, which makes it a smart pick from all aspects. With the easy handling feature, easy-to-use operating functionalities along with versatile usage capabilities, this machine can be the right choice for any welder.
Moreover, the versatility of welding functionality cuts down your expenses for buying more than one tool. Along with the brand value of ESAB, you can easily opt for this welding machine without any second thought. We hope this ESAB Rebel EMP review is surely going to help you with choosing the ideal welding machine for your purpose.
Sean Coby is a welder par excellence and well respected among the welding community in Woodbridge, VA. He prides himself to be the fabricator and mechanic in the automotive/ diesel industry for the past more than eight years now. As the chief editor of his https://weldinginfocenter.com, he shares his experience to be safe during welding and to take proactive steps for becoming a successful welder like him.


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Enugu lawyers boycott courts over murder of LP senatorial candidate
Lawyers and Judges in the five branches of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Enugu State on Thursday boycotted court sittings to express anger over the gruesome killing of a former chairman of the association and senatorial candidate of Labour Party (LP) for Enugu East Senatorial District, Elder Oyibo Chukwu.Chukwu and some of his supporters, were on Wednesday night shot dead by gunmen in a white Hilux van at Eke-Otu Amechi-Awkunanaw Enugu. Their killers later set them ablaze in his vehicle.
To express anger over the killing of the lawyer, the five branches of the Nigerian Bar Association in the State on Thursday gave security agencies in the State 48 hours to fish out the perpetrators or await actions from all lawyers in the state.
Our correspondent, who monitored the situation in Enugu on Thursday, observed no court at the State High Court complex and others across the State sat.
Judges, who were not aware of the decision, rose immediately they received the information.Speaking with journalists at the court premises in Enugu, the Oji River Branch chairman of the NBA, Seth Nwokolo, said the measure was taken to urge government and security agencies to apprehend the killers of the lawyer and for human lives to be adequately protected.
“We are here to protest over the gruesome killing of our former chairman, Elder Oyibo Chukwu. Chukwu was also the candidate for Labour Party in Enugu East Senatorial District.
“Elder Oyibo Chukwu, whom we are talking about his death was chairman of Oji River Branch between 2017 to 2019.
“Just this morning, the news filtered in that he was gruesomely murdered and assassinated in the company of his followers around Obeagu-Amaechi Road. We are pained by this news and we want the security agencies in Enugu State to ensure that the perpetrators of this heinous act are brought to book.
“We are giving them 48 hours to ensure that the killers are brought to justice. The bar in Enugu State is very embittered with this development. If after 48 hours, nothing happens, we will take a very necessary step as lawyers.
“Already, we have started with boycotting court proceedings in all the courts in Enugu State. Those who were not aware of our decision rose immediately the information got to them because an injury to one is an injury to all”.
He insisted that the killing was politically motivated, expressing worry that the days of terror were gradually returning back to Enugu.
His counterpart in Ezeagu, Chijioke Eze, said: “We are worried that we are not far from the days when political killings were ravaging Enugu State. Witnessing gruesome murder again at this time is a very painful one”

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The implanted method is the collection of software, hardware and extra mechanical portions which is modeled to do particular operation. For instance ROAD TRAFFIC SYSTEM. The traffic signal modifies based on predetermined method which is placed on IC hence the implanted method is modeled to perform the particular operation including repeated given time endlessly in the absence and presence of human intervention.
The Office Automation System Project Report depends on the implanted method which makes use of PIC MICROCONTROLLER of MICROCHIP, PIC16F877. It includes the effect under application of the company. The chip is systemized based on the needs of the costumer. Program coding is accomplished with the help of assembly language. The Integrated Development Environment MPLAB of Microchip is utilized to imitate and arrange the written code.
Modern millennium provides the significance to many modern automation methods under many situations of human life. The OFFICE AUTOMATION METHOD is the only venture that provides the entire safety and automation to construct the office. This automates many benefits and secures the best quantity of common electrical energy on turning off the electrical appliances and it is not productively used. The supplies permit the automation for lighting, doors, and fan gadgets and hence the important aim of this project is conservation of the common electrical energy and its productive utility and gives the safety of the office.
Office Automation System Project Report is concluded that the functions of the authorized access to the office includes real time inspection method. The active IR sensors can identify the accessing or quitting of people from the office or to the office. The excellent display shows the present count of the people within the office. It eliminates the opportunity of unauthenticated access or threat.
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Beatrice Egli is a Swiss pop and Schlager singer who has a net worth of $3 Million. She rose to fame after becoming the winner of the German reality talent show Deutschland sucht den Superstar. Beatrice participated in season 10h of the show and it earned her massive popularity across the country.
She gained further popularity for her music, releasing numerous hit projects including Pure Lebensfreude, Wo sind all die Romeos, and many more. Beatrice is known for having sold over 1 million records in Switzerland, Austria, and of course in Germany.
What is Beatrice Egli’s Net Worth?
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Beatrice Egli was born on June 21st, 1988 in Pfäffikon, Switzerland to father Bruno and mother Ida Elgi-Keller. She has Austrian-Swiss roots. Music was always in her blood as she grew up in a musical family. Beatrice began singing when she was just 9 years old.
A couple of years later she started taking singing lessons at folk festivals around the age of 14. In 2011, she went on to take the hairdresser training. Her interest in music and acting led her to enroll at the Schule für Schauspiel Hamburg where she learned singing as well as acting.
Beatrice began her music career in 2007 by teaming up with fellow singer Lys Assia to release an album titled Sag mir wo wohnen die Engel. In April of that year, the duo participated in the annual regional song contest Grand Prix der Volksmusik where the two finished in 12th place.
In 2009 Beatrice got a chance to perform at the live TV program called Musikantenstadl. The show broadcast in Austria, Switzerland, and Germany, and boasted famous folk and music Lippenstift.
In 2013, Beatrice Egli dropped her single titled Mein Herz which wound up peaking in different country’s Singles Charts including Germany, Swiss, and Austria. In May of that year, her fourth album Glücksgefühle came out.
The album boasted tracks including Mein Herz, Jetzt und hier für immer, Tausend Ma, and many others. The project became a commercial success, topping the Austrian Albums chart as well as the Swiss and German charts. Additionally, the album Glücksgefühle was certified “Gold” by (BVMI) and (IFPI Switzerland).
Following her massive fame, Beatrice immediately announced the Glücksgefühle Tour to promote the project. She followed that up by releasing her studio album titled Bis hierher und viel weiter. The album became another success for the singer by reaching #1 in Switzerland.
Aside from music, Beatrice also tried her hand at acting, starting her own show Die große Show der Träume in 2015 and 2016. However, the show didn’t last long due to the fewer ratings.
In April 2016 she dropped 19 tracks album titled Kick im Augenblick. Around that time, popular TV networks like ZDF, MDR, and SRF, got her the opportunity to host and appeared on a number of their shows.
In March 2021, Beatrice unleash her 21 tracks album Wohlfühlgarantie along with a promoting tour that began in October of that year. Despite this, she came to the big spotlight after becoming the second Swiss contestant to win Deutschland sucht den Superstar in 2013.
- Glücksgefühle (Album, 2013)
- Bis hierher und viel weiter (Album, 2014)
- Mini Schwiiz, mini Heimat (10th Album, 2020)
- Deutschland sucht den Superstar (German music competition, 2013)
Beatrice Egli Net Worth
Beatrice Egli is a singer, musician, pop, and television personality from Pfäffikon, Switzerland. She established herself as one of the lead names in the music industry in Germany, Swiss, and Austria. In these countries, she has millions of fans who love to listen to her voice.
Beatrice makes money from releasing albums, live performances, and television appearances. She has been making music since the age of 14. However, her breakout project Glücksgefühle came out when she was 25 years old. As of 2023, Beatrice Egli’s net worth is estimated to be $3 Million.
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The head of the Navy’s forces in the Pacific has been tapped to lead U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, according to a Thursday Pentagon announcement. Read More
U.S. Pacific Fleet Commander Adm. John Aquilino is slated to be nominated to serve as the next chief of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, USNI News has learned. Read More
Before COVD-19 restrictions gripped the U.S., the U.S. Pacific Fleet was already starting to become wary of the threat. Spread from India to California, Pacific Fleet is the largest Navy operating area containing more than half of the service’s warships at any given moment. Read More
KUALA LUMPUR — This year’s Rim of the Pacific 2020 international naval exercise be more complex and challenging than in years past, U.S. Pacific Fleet Commander Adm. John Aquilino told reporters on Friday. Read More
ARLINGTON, Va. – The Navy’s current carrier strike group readiness generation model may no longer work in today’s era of great power competition and struggling ship maintenance yards, the vice chief of naval operations said. Read More
Parts of the Atlantic fleet will reduce their flying hours for the remainder of the fiscal year to address a funding shortfall within the naval aviation flight hour budget, a Navy official told USNI News. Read More
The Navy honored 50 sailors today for their efforts to save lives and save the ship after USS John S. McCain (DDG-56) collided with a merchant ship two years ago. Read More
Despite a shared history of fighting in World War II, the 16 Pacific Island nations think high ranking U.S. government policymakers suffer from “collective amnesia” when considering differing definitions of security, Fiji’s ambassador said Wednesday.
CAPITOL HILL – The Navy is short about 6,200 sailors to meet its at-sea requirements for its current force, and that gap could grow as the service adds new ships to the fleet, the head of U.S. Fleet Forces Command told a House panel on Tuesday. Read More
This post has been updated to include an additional statement from U.S. Pacific Fleet.
CAPITOL HILL – The Navy’s Pacific and Atlantic fleet commanders have increased their ability to understand surface ship readiness at the individual ship level and have shown their willingness to cancel or delay deployments if a ship has not proven it can safely conduct that mission, the two fleet commanders told lawmakers today. Read More


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Covid-19 Update in Batam, Thursday, March 11, 2021, Positive Patients Add 2 People
Covid-19 cases in Batam City, on Thursday (3/11/2021), increased by 2 cases. The two new cases are symptomatic confirmatory cases.
TRIBUNBATAM.id, BATAM - Covid-19 cases in Batam City, on Thursday (3/11/2021), increased by 2 cases. The two new cases are symptomatic confirmatory cases.
Of these, 5,725 patients have recovered, 152 have died, and 76 are being treated.
Most patients were treated at the Galang Covid-19 Hospital with 46 patients, and Awal Bros Hospital with 14 patients.
While Harapan Bunda Hospital accommodates 3 patients, Bhayangkara Hospital 3 patients, Graha Hermine Hospital 3 patients, Elisabeth Lubuk Baja Hospital 2 patients, Budi Kemuliaan Hospital 1 patient, and Batam RSBP 4 cases.
With the addition of these new cases, Batam Kota Subdistrict is still in a red zone with 27 cases under treatment.
Then Sekupang District also turned into an orange zone with 14 cases.
Meanwhile, other sub-districts in mainland have a yellow zone, such as Batu Ampar District with 3 cases, Bengkong District 3 cases, Nongsa District 2 cases, Sei Beduk District 1 case, Sagulung District 5 cases and Batuaji District 6 cases.
Meanwhile, three sub-districts in hinterland, namely Belakangpadang, Bulang and Galang, are still in green zones without any Covid-19 cases.
(Tribunbatam.id/Hening Sekar Utami)
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|UPDATE June 6, 2021: Added 5,832 People, Covid-19 Cases in Indonesia Reached 1,856,038|


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The man who arguably founded modern economic theory, the 18th-century Scottish philosopher Adam Smith, popularized the idea that barter was a precursor to money. In The Wealth of Nations, he describes an imaginary scenario in which a baker living before the invention of money wanted a butcher’s meat but had nothing the butcher wanted.“No exchange can, in this case, be made between them,” Smith wrote.
Bartering allows individuals to trade items that they already have but are not using for items that they need while keeping their cash on hand for expenses that cannot be paid through bartering such as a mortgage, medical bills and utilities. Bartering can also have a psychological benefit because it can create a deeper personal relationship between trading partners than a typical monetized transaction. Bartering can also help people build professional networks and market their businesses.
Making an eXmerce sale is no different from a cash or credit card sale except for the form of payment. Once a member is identified as an eXmerce member and it comes time to make the sale, you simply accept your new customer’s eXmerce card as payment. The eXmerce dollars will immediately be transferred into your account for you to purchase from any other member.
Now, as the florist – if you normally sell 1 dozen red roses in the cash world for $50 + GST cash, through eXmerce, you would sell the same 1 dozen red roses for $50 + GST Trade Dollars. Before completing the sale, it is best practice to ask the member to present their eXmerce member card or alternatively you can contact our office to get a pre-authorization. This step helps to ensure that the member buying from you is a legitimate member of eXmerce and also has sufficient trade funds in their trade account. A barter transaction receipt is then filled out by the seller for record keeping purposes and a copy is given to the buyer.
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Tiburon Wine Festival!
Come aboard your own private vessel for front row views of San Francisco, Alcatraz, Angel Island and the Golden Gate Bridge while on your way to the FAB-U-LOUS Wine Festival on May 18, 2019. Depart Pier 40 at Noon to arrive in Tiburon at 12:50 pm. Return trip departs Tiburon at 4:20 pm to arrive at Pier 40 at 5 pm. For more information and tickets visit: https://www.tiburonchamber.org/tiburon-wine-festival
To view our events calendar and see a complete list of our events and cruises
The Freshest Yacht Charter on the SF Bay
Who: We are Tamalpais Charters, the newest addition to the Angel Island - Tiburon Ferry Company’s fleet.
Where: Located at the docks of downtown Tiburon, we’re also able to pick-up your group from various locations throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.
What: Your next private yacht charter for birthday celebrations, weddings, and much more.
Why: We have fun on board Tamalpais Charters, and who doesn’t like to have fun!? But seriously... your experience is really important to us, and we want you stepping off our boat with memories that will bring a smile to your face for years to come!
With Options to Customize
- Choose a vessel.
- Choose the date.
- Choose your destination – Angel Island, Pier 40, Jack London Square.
- Choose your activity– like a wildlife tour out to the Farallones or Bolinas.
- Choose your theme – watch the game, throw a dance party, run a team building activity, or host an elegant soiree.
- Choose a cash bar or an open bar.
- Choose light hors d-oeuvres or a fully catered meal.
- Choose to bring your friends, family, or office mates.
- Choose a day away from the ordinary. Choose fun.


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Tegan and Sara the Canadian indie twins are set to release a DVD/CD called Get Along on November 15 2011. If you are interested in reserving yourself a copy, they are doing a presale over at teganandsara.com. The compilation will include three films and a live album, which will offer viewers a rare and intimate look into the lives of widely celebrated songwriters. Check out the teaser trailer for the DVD/CD:
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TEGAN AND SARA TO RELEASE DVD/CD – GET ALONG – ON NOVEMBER 15TH; PRE-ORDER AT TEGANANDSARA.COM LAUNCHES TODAY
Package Includes Two Mini-Documentaries That Give Viewers A Rare And Intimate Look At The Canadian Duo’s Lives, Plus DVD and CD Of Live Concert Recorded in Vancouver
October 13th, 2011 – Burbank, CA – Beloved Canadian pop-rock icons Tegan and Sara will release a very special DVD/CD package, entitled Get Along, on Warner Bros. Records on November 15th, 2011.
Get Along is a collection of three films and a live album that offers viewers a rare and intimate look into the lives of widely celebrated songwriters, performers, and musicians Tegan and Sara Quin. The first film, States, is a 30-minute documentary that uses American touring footage and interviews with Tegan and Sara as a backdrop to illuminate their early career beginnings and unique connection with their fanbase. The second film, India, is a 25-minute documentary shot during Tegan and Sara’s first-ever tour of India, using interview footage with Tegan, Sara, and a cast of family and friends to chronicle diverse reflections on road life. The third film, For The Most Part, is a 70-minute stripped-down studio concert, shot before a live audience of 75 fans, friends, and family over two days at The Warehouse Studios in Vancouver, BC.
Get Along will come in three configurations. The first is a standard DVD/CD that includes States, India, and For The Most Part, plus an audio CD of the 15 live tracks on the DVD (see below for track-listing). The second is a Direct-to-Consumer piece that includes the three films and live concert audio, plus three signed lithographs, two digital instant grat tracks (live versions of “Back In Your Head” and “Wake Up Exhausted”) that will be delivered upon pre-order at teganandsara.com, and two digital bonus tracks (the previously unreleased “Northshore” Chuck Brody Remix and a live version of “I Bet It Stung”) that will be delivered on November 15th. iTunes versions of Get Along will also be available via the digital retailer, with the CD component available in the Music Store and the DVD component available separately in the Movie Store.
Get Along is now available for pre-order at teganandsara.com. Stay tuned to the site for information about upcoming screenings of the films, plus very special Q&A sessions with Tegan and Sara to be held in November.


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Skyr, Icelandic yogurt that’s similar to strained Greek yogurt, is one of the lowest sugar yogurts on the market. Pick up Siggi’s No Added Sugar Whole Fat Yogurt with Peach & Mango for a touch of sweetness without breaking the carb bank. (You’ll also reap 10 grams of protein and belly-filling healthy fats.) Like your yogurt plain or like to choose your own fruits? Go with Chobani’s Whole Milk Greek Yogurt—130 calories, 6 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 55 mg sodium, 6 g carbs (0 g fiber, 4 g sugar), 13 g protein per 5.3 oz container.
Larabar just made over their Nut & Seed line with a bold new crunchy texture and it’s perfect for those of us who love low carb snacks! Made with almonds, sprouted chia seeds (which have more bioavailable nutrients than the non-sprouted version), and only 5 more whole food ingredients, you should reach for this treat when you have a bit more room for carbs in your day as it’s made with a touch of honey and maple syrup.
Looking for a small pre-workout nosh? This is it! The almonds in this snack pack are a good source of the amino acid L-arginine, which can help the body burn more fat and carbs during sweat sessions. The omega-3s in the walnuts also play a part in your weight loss success by boosting your brainpower, which can help you stay focused on your fitness.
Knowing exactly what you should — and shouldn’t — be doing for your own health isn’t always easy. There’s too much information, not enough time in the day, and a lot of advice that may not suit your lifestyle. Finding what works best for you — when it comes to fitness, food, nutrition, stress management, sex, aging, gut health, brain health — is much easier when you know where to look.
One of the reasons the Atkins Diet is so effective and so pleasurable to do is that you can have a midmorning and a midafternoon snack. That way, you’ll head off fatigue, jitters, inability to concentrate, ravenous cravings for inappropriate foods or overeating at your next meal. But not just any snack will do: They should be made up of fat, protein, and fiber for best appetite control. Vegetables (and later berries and other fruit) are fine , but always eat them with some fat and/or protein to minimize the impact on your blood sugar. These snacks can be assembled in minutes and are perfectly portable. Keep the ingredients on hand at home or in your office so a satisfying and low-carb snack is always available when hunger strikes.
The UK version has maintained the image of the original US version, in particular by promoting the body care, nutrition and all matters relating to the male universe. The concept of aesthetically-perfect man is an extreme with the presence on the cover of bare-chested muscular male models. Because of this, the magazine has often been criticized for promoting an unattainable model of man. To strengthen the idea of achievability, the staff of the magazine often try out the health and fitness programmes themselves and write about their experiences alongside pictorial evidence. In March 2006, one of the UK writers, Dan Rookwood, appeared on the cover having transformed his body shape while working at the magazine. The staff of German Men's Health have also appeared on their cover, and UK fitness editor Ray Klerck has appeared on the cover and within the pages of the magazine as a model.
Sometimes, the whole world of snacking seems to be based on the one thing you’re supposed to limit: refined carbs. Even the "healthier" packaged items, like granola bars, smoothies, and crackers, are full of them. If you look past the vending machine, though, you'll find plenty of other tasty options, like these smart snacks. The best part? They're as easy to toss together as they are delicious.
When you’re considering going on a low-carb diet or simply reducing carbohydrates, full meals are a little easier to plan — eating all the meat and veggies is always a good option! But it’s nice to chow down on something a little lighter than a steak or full keto chicken meal when it’s snack time. Unfortunately, the traditional snacks you’d reach for don’t normally fall into the category of low-carb snacks.


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Gately Named MVC Swimmer of the Week
Jan. 28, 2014
ST. LOUIS - Missouri State sophomore Kate Gately has been named Missouri Valley Conference Swimmer of the Week, the league announced Tuesday.
Gately helped the Bears win five events in two meets last week. She swam the anchor in a winning 200-yard medley relay as MSU finished in 1:44.95 Thursday at Drury. She also posted a season-best 50-free time against the Panthers (24.00), which ranks second best on the team this season.
Gately also was third in the 100 free at Drury in 52.81. She then won the 500 and 100 freestyles in 24.14 and 52.53, respectively, Saturday versus Lindenwood. Her 100 free against Lindenwood ranks as the Bears' top time in the event this season.
MSU went 1-1 on the week, defeating Lindenwood at home Saturday, 170-80, after falling at Drury, on Thursday, 146-97.
The weekly honor is the first of Gately's career and fifth overall for the Bears this season.
Missouri State heads to the MVC championships in Carbondale, Ill., Feb. 13-15.


The speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Honourable Suraj Adekunbi, has confirmed that he would be visiting, alongside other principal officers of the assembly, the office of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences (ICPC), on the invitation of the commission.
Adekunbi was alleged to have been summoned by the anti-graft agency, to clear the air on alleged N168 million car scam leveled against him in a petition. The speaker, in a statement signed by his special assistant on media, Akinola Waheed, made available to newsmen, said the invitation was a normal routine exercise by the anti-graft agency. The statement added that the speaker, alongside seven others, would appear before the agency tomorrow.
He said he was not worried about the invitation, insisting that the 28 Toyota Avensis cars were purchased through due process. He however denied allegation of the alleged financial scam involving the cars, adding that he was ready to answer questions relating to the allegation.
The statement reads in part: “The invitation is part of the routine exercise by the agency and that is not tantamount to conviction… The speaker is not worried as the procurement was in line with due process and done with sincerity of purpose,” the statement read.


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Oromucosal Dexmedetomidine to Reduce Stress at the Clinic
Tina Wismer, DVM, MS, DABVT, DABT, ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, Champaign, Illinois
In the literature
Hauser H, Campbell S, Korpivaara M, Stefanovski D, Quinlan M, Siracusa C. In-hospital administration of dexmedetomidine oromucosal gel for stress reduction in dogs during veterinary visits: A randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled study. J Vet Behav. 2020;39:77-85.
The Research …
A significant percentage (78.5%) of dogs exhibit fearful behaviors during visits to the clinic.1 Increasing patient comfort in the clinic is important to pet owners and clinicians; thus, prescribed anxiolytics and sedatives (extra-label) to be given before visits to the clinic have become increasingly common.2-4
This randomized, crossover, double-blinded, placebo-controlled study* evaluated the use of oromucosal dexmedetomidine gel in the clinic to decrease stress in dogs. Study patients were known to have anxiety and/or fear when at the clinic. Aggressive dogs were not included. Owners, clinicians, and observers (who used an ethogram with predetermined stress-related behaviors to assess the dogs) were blinded as to which dogs received dexmedetomidine oromucosal gel (125 µg/m2) or a placebo control gel, which was identical in appearance to the dexmedetomidine gel. After a wait time of 20 minutes to allow the drug to take effect, interactions between each dog and the owner and staff were recorded on video. Dogs served as their own control, as they returned 14 to 21 days later and were given the alternative medication or placebo. Observers noted a significant decrease in signs of stress in patients, but owners and clinicians did not.
* The study was funded by Zoetis Animal Health.
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Key pearls to put into practice:
Owners and clinicians may not be familiar with all the signs of fear and anxiety in dogs and may miss subtle changes.
Dexmedetomidine may have a better effect when given at home (before arrival at the clinic), possibly because the 20-minute wait time for the drug to take effect can be stressful for patients in an unfamiliar environment.
In dogs known to be fearful, it may be beneficial to delay examination/treatment and send medication home to be administered before the next visit to the clinic.


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After a brief affair with her seductive professor, a young student mysteriously disappears. As the police and the girl's stepmother tighten the noose on the cryptic tutor, he experiences a long-forgotten feeling. Is love the perfect crime?
A literature professor at the University of Lausanne, Marc has a reputation for having love affairs with his female students. A few days after the disappearance of one of the most brillant of these, who was his latest conquest, he encounters Anna who is trying to find out more about this beautiful young woman who has disappeared.Written by
Decent French thriller that really benefits from its "landscape"
At one point in this movie, the protagonist, a creative writing college professor (Matthieu Americ) with a taste for his nubile female students, gives a creative writing exercise where he tells students to write something based, not on character or story, but on a "landscape". That's kind of what this movie itself is. The plot and characters are definitely very serviceable with the professor suspected of being behind the disappearance of a female student he is seen in the carnal company of at the beginning, and neither the viewer or the perhaps the protagonist himself (who is given to severe "headaches") really sure of his guilt. Instead of being the usual married French cad though, the professor lives in an isolated mountain villa in a rather incestuous relationship with his sister (Karen Viard), who might be propping up his career via her sexual relationship with the college dean. Meanwhile, the suspicions swirling around don't stop him from getting sexually involved with the missing girl's alluring stepmother (Maiwenn LeBesco) or being pursued by the hot-to-trot daughter of a big university donor (Sara Forestier), who wants him to give her "private lessons" in, uh, creative writing.
This movie though, despite being basically a TV film, really benefits the most from its great "landscape". It is set in a wintry French alpine village and has great crisp cinematography (I don' know if it's digital, but if so digital has come a LONG way). The natural beauty is well matched by the incredible modern glass architecture of the mountain college where a lot of this takes place. Besides having the most beautiful female students I've ever seen, the professor also teaches in probably the nicest classroom that ANY creative writing professor has ever taught in.
Americ is definitely a talented and charismatic actor, who is very big in French film and has even left France to play James Bond villains. He manages to make his coed-molesting--and possibly murderous--anti-hero genuinely likable. But the OTHER part of the gorgeous "landscape" here frankly is the sumptuous female bodies on display. Sara Forstier is so irresistibly sexy that it beggars belief that the professor even tries. Maiwen LeBesco is also really something. It IS pretty funny though that she seems to be the only French actress I know of to use a "body double" for nude scenes given that her little sister, the equally voluptuous actress Isild LeBesco, only leaves her clothes ON in a movie if it's absolutely necessary to the plot (maybe Isild is her older sister's "body double"?). Although she's more famous (largely as the result of her shotgun teen wedding to director Luc Besson and appearances in a number of his films), I've never personally thought Maiwenn was nearly as talented as her sister, but she's really good here.
I don't want to take anything away from Americ or the very decent (if not always believable) story, but it is the "landscape--of natural scenery, modern architecture, and, yes, female flesh--that real makes this movie.
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At the Department of Psychology, our faculty and students carry out cutting-edge research in many areas of psychological science. The department has 11 labs producing nationally and internationally acclaimed research, including the Adolescents and Families Lab; the Children, Families, and Cultures Lab; the Cognitive Affective Neuroscience Lab; and the Suicide Prevention Lab. Undergraduate and Graduate students have the opportunity to participate in research apprenticeships in any one of our many research labs, working side by side with faculty members and doctoral students.
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Cleveland residents will soon have access to $18 a month broadband internet
Every Cleveland household will soon have access to broadband internet for $18 a month — a fraction of the median cost of high-speed internet prices normally $75 a month.
On Monday, Cleveland City Council approved $20 million for the plan. It comes after a months-long back-and-forth between City Council and DigitalC, the Cleveland-based nonprofit telecommunication company selected by Mayor Justin Bibb.
That delay was caused by worry amongst some on city council about the scope of the project and DigitalC's "overly ambitious" track record. Ward 16's Brian Kazy, the utilities committee chair, spent the summer working with the administration and DigitalC to broker a deal to make council more amendable to the plan — which stipulates that no public money may be spent until after DigitalC reaches specific metrics.
“The new term sheet does a very good job of protecting public dollars," Kazy said at a Monday afternoon committee meeting. "We weren’t overly receptive of the reputation of Digital C, but I believe this piece of legislation will help them with their rebranding and reputation to be able to perform in the city of Cleveland.”
DigitalC’s CEO Joshua Edmonds said he is confident in the company's ability to fulfill the contract and build trust with the community.
"We’re not celebrating anything just yet," Edmonds said. "Even with ... passage of this today, we know we have a long road ahead of us."
How will it work
DigitalC will front the money to begin their build, which will use existing fiber infrastructure to create a citywide network without digging. Each year, the company must demonstrate that they've achieved certain goals to be reimbursed, which ultimately include signing up 23,500 new customers and providing digital literacy programming to 50,000 Clevelanders over four years.
"We look forward to earning this opportunity," said Joshua Edmonds, DigitalC's CEO. "When we go into the neighborhoods, we're going to earn the respect, and we're going to earn the business of the residents who desperately need an affordable correction in Cleveland and the telecommunications industry."
How did we get here?
DigitalC was selected from a pool of eleven vendors that brought forth proposals, including big names like Spectrum, AT&T and T-Mobile.
"This was the most cost-effective, high-quality service plan we looked at," said Austin Davis, the senior policy advisor to Bibb.
Council member Mike Polensek warned Davis that City Council would keep a close watch over the progress.
"The administration’s credibility is on the line as well," he said in a Monday committee meeting. "You have as much skin in the game as they do."
DigitalC already operates in several low-income neighborhoods in Cleveland, including Glenville, Hough and Clark-Fulton. The new build will include all city neighborhoods, and every resident will be eligible regardless of income.
What service will be available?
The $18 a month plan includes 100 megabits per second, a speed DigitalC promises can accommodate up to six users streaming, gaming or surfing the web. But if users want to opt for higher speed, additional tiers will include $29.99 for 300 mbps or $49.99 for a gigabyte per second. Those prices are locked in for five years, with adjustments beyond that made only with inflation.
Residents will still be able to select a different internet provider if they want.
According to the most recent data from the U.S. Census, 25% of Cleveland households do not subscribe to in-home internet.
"Our mission is clear: deploy a state-of-the-art network to erase the digital divide for good," Edmonds said. "Bridging the digital divide empowers citizens, bolsters economic growth and increases quality of life."

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When we meet someone new or reconnect with an old friend, we subconsciously gather information about that person by his or her appearance. Some of this information, a person can control — putting on a stylish outfit, applying makeup, trying a new hairstyle, etc. However, some things are less controllable due to the natural aging process. Wrinkles, loose skin and bags under the eyes could all be making you look older, sad or tired even though this might not match how you feel inside. One of the first places we look is at a person’s eyes.
Why our eyes appear tired
Hearing someone exclaim “Wow, you look exhausted!” or “What’s wrong?” when you feel totally fine could feel like a punch in the gut. You feel happy and well-rested after a good night’s sleep, you’ve even had your coffee that morning so being asked otherwise could take a toll on your self-confidence. This is actually a fairly common occurrence for both men and women as we age and struggle with aging around the eyes.
Over time, our bodies stop producing as much collagen as before — the very substance responsible for having tight and youthful skin. You may have expected to get a few wrinkles due to this limited collagen production, but are surprised to find the effect it has on your eyes. Loose skin on the upper eyelid could result in a drowsy or upset appearance, and perhaps even impacts your vision. Puffy bags beneath the eyes could add years to your face or make you look as though you spent a sleepless night. You know that you feel just as alert and ready to take on the day as you did in your 20s, but your eyes could be telling a different story.
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If you are bothered by these frustrating signs of aging on your eyelids, eyelid surgery may be an excellent option to restore your youthful look. Our Midsota plastic surgeons offer both upper and lower eyelid surgery (also referred to as blepharoplasty) to help meet the aesthetic goals of our Minnesota clients.
Depending on your appearance, one or both of these procedures may be recommended to refresh your look. Upper eyelid surgery helps remove that excess skin on the upper eyelid to help with a more alert appearance and improve vision for several of our clients. Lower eyelid surgery helps to correct puffy bags under the eyes by removing excess skin and fat.
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IRELAND is close to hitting 10,000 homeless people as government policy continues to prove ineffectual when it comes to tackling the issues of homelessness and a lack of housing.
Despite testimony from charities, civil society groups and individuals which state that homelessness is a huge issue in the country, part of many people’s brains has them a little suspicious that being homeless is actually all the fault of the individual.
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Citizens’ data on Covid was illegally mined, says new report
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State and private companies illegally harvested and shared Kenyans’ private data during the Covid-19 pandemic in direct breach of the Data Protection Act, 2020.
This is according to a new report that details how the pandemic fuelled infringements to citizens’ privacy, freedom of expression and access to information in Kenya and Uganda over the past year.
The report says authorities including the National Intelligence Service and the Ministry of Health used illegal surveillance methods to track, trace and in some cases forcefully quarantine in State facilities those suspected of contracting Covid-19.
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“In Kenya, telecommunication data was used to track, in real-time, the mobile phones of people suspected to have Covid-19 as a way of enforcing a 14-day mandatory quarantine on individuals entering Kenya from points-of-entry...who committed to self-quarantine,” it says.
“Additional reports indicate that the National Intelligence Service used phone data to trace patients’ movements and these individuals were not supposed to switch off their gadgets at the risk of being forcefully quarantined at a state facility.”
The testing and tracking of long-distance truck drivers at the Kenya-Uganda border during the height of the pandemic done by non-State actors also raised queries on how the data would be processed, shared, stored and by whom.
Other instances included programmes by NGOs and tech firms that enrolled users into training and health sensitisation programmes that collected personal data on the impact of Covid-19 in communities, ostensibly to create awareness on the pandemic.
The report was authored by digital rights lobbies Article 19, Policy and the Kenya ICT Action Network with a special focus on Kenya and Uganda following their recent enactment of data protection legislation.
In both countries, however, data protection and privacy rights provided for in the respective legislations appear to have been thrown out the window during the pandemic, with majority of affected citizens unaware that they were being monitored and their personal data harvested.
This was compounded by the fact that in both countries, data protection regulators were yet to be fully constituted during the first months of the pandemic, limiting their efficacy in enforcing regulations.
In Kenya, the Data Commissioner’s Office issued a guidance note limiting the extent of collection of health and geo-location data of individuals, but this was done in January 2021, ten months after the onset of the pandemic, and contained significant gaps.
“The note falls short of the standards set out in the UN’s recommendation on the protection and use of health-related data, which provide a common international baseline for minimum standards for protection for health data,” the report says.
“This guidance note also fails to mandate the disclosure of data sharing agreements that would greatly promote transparency and accountability and contribute to Kenya’s Open Data commitments.”
It indicates that State data protection laws and authorities remain one step behind private sector players that actively collect, store and process highly private health data on Kenyans.
It says data regulators are powerless at policing their own government agencies such as the ministries of Health and ICT even as they are found to breach basic tenets against privacy violations.
“The public health laws in Kenya and Uganda fail to justify how this data collection is necessary and proportionate to achieve the protection of public health.”
“These laws fail to clarify where the collected personal data is stored and for how long, and how this data will be used and by whom.”
Kenya gets $750 million World Bank loan to help recovery from COVID-19 effects
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What's a Phi Beta Kappa graduate with a B.A. in English and French doing writing a medieval romance with a unique, even paranormal element? She's having the time of her life, if you ask multi-talented Michigan author Shelly Thacker.
TIMELESS (available on February 14, 1998) is Shelly's eighth book, but it coincides with a lot of exciting firsts for her: a first book for Dell, her first lead title, even her first stepback cover (created by no less than her favorite artist, Victor Gadino). As Shelly says: "I have never had a more stunning piece of beefcake...um....artwork grace one of my books." Doubleday Book Club has also chosen TIMELESS as one of its Alternative Selections, another first for Shelly.
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An antibody, produced by B cells in response to an altered autoantigen on one type of the body’s own cells, that attacks and destroys these cells. Autoantibodies are the basis for autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and diabetes mellitus. Several theories exist about why autoantibodies are formed. The most common theory proposes that AAbs develop as the result of a combination of hereditary and environmental risk factors that cause an autoantigen to be falsely recognized as alien by B cells; as a result, antibodies are produced for its destruction.
Inflammation of the lining of the lungs (pleuritis) with pain aggravated by deep breathing (pleurisy) and of the heart (pericarditis) can cause sharp chest pain. The chest pain is aggravated by coughing, deep breathing, and certain changes in body position. The heart muscle itself rarely can become inflamed (carditis). It has also been shown that young women with SLE have a significantly increased risk of heart attacks due to coronary artery disease.
Medical historians have theorized that people with porphyria (a disease that shares many symptoms with SLE) generated folklore stories of vampires and werewolves, due to the photosensitivity, scarring, hair growth, and porphyrin brownish-red stained teeth in severe recessive forms of porphyria (or combinations of the disorder, known as dual, homozygous, or compound heterozygous porphyrias).
While the genetics of SLE are not very well understood, there is growing evidence for the involvement of specific genes in this complex autoimmune disease. Part of the complexity of this disease is due to the effects of both environment and genetics factors that may contribute to its development. Further compounding our understanding of the etiology of the disease is the involvement of several organ systems. Genetic studies of the rates of disease in families supports the genetic basis of this disease with a heritability of >66%. Identical (monozygotic) twins were found to share susceptibility to the disease at >35% rate compared to fraternal (dizygotic) twins and other full siblings who only showed a 2–5% concordance in shared inheritance.
Because the symptoms of lupus can mimic so many other health problems, you may need patience while waiting for a diagnosis. Your doctor must rule out a number of other illnesses before diagnosing lupus. You may need to see a number of specialists such as doctors who treat kidney problems (nephrologists), blood disorders (hematologists) or nervous system disorders (neurologists) depending on your symptoms to help with diagnosis and treatment.
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