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BSS Product Labels & Badges , 751 reviews
Support is so strong and they solved my problem within few minutes. EVERYONE should use their service.
Great app, and fantastic support! They designed a custom label for us, and it works perfectly with our needs. The badge looks great, and was a really convenient way to add some extra highlights to our product page without having to know any coding
Super convenient and technical support was instant and more than satisfactory. Would recommend this for product labels on shopify!
Great customer service. We had issues with the labels not displaying across our custom theme but thankfully Stephanie & the rest of the team helped us fix the problem promptly. They even designed a label image for us since it would perform better across the site. Extremely responsive and helpful – thanks again!
This app allows us to show the products that are for pre-order. We had some issue to integrate but the team help and now it works perfectly. One suggestion: It will be great if the label could stay when we are on the checkout page.
Great app with customization options for your badges! Customer support goes above and beyond - I highly recommend this app! Stephanie from customer support is extremely professional and beyond helpful. Thank you!
Glad to hear that you like our app and we bet that the labels will help you sell products faster ;)
Slick app. Easy to use and integrates seamlessly. Really appreciate how quickly the team responds to questions or requests—Asked for a non-critical change and it was made first thing after the weekend. Thanks Stephanie!
Thanks for leaving such kind feedback and for using our app for your website.
Will always be ready to help when you need us.
Stephanie & The Team
Prompt support! Exactly what we wanted with our labels! Quick and easy. Hassle free. Thank you, appreciate it.
Thanks for using and leaving kind feedback on our app. Next time, just let me know if you need help with any settings.
Amazing flexibility with the tool and the team were so helpful in making it work as i wanted it to: Stephanie and the guys working a weekend for us!
Also, appreciate all your kindness with our app. Hope that with our app, you will have successful sales this Christmas season ;)
We utilize Product Labels for our website to display pre-order items. Both the support (Stephanie) and technical teams are prompt and professional in handling any issues with the application. We highly recommend BSS Commerce.
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Linux kernel 6.0 was released at the beginning of October 2022 and the developers immediately shifted toward the development of kernel 6.1 after a merge window. Now, after the merge window, most of the new features and improvements of Linux kernel 6.1 have been shaped. Despite no official confirmation, Linux kernel 6.1 will most likely be a Long Term Support (LTS) version. This information came from Greg Kroah-Hartman himself, but he also said it is not certain yet.
Here are the changes you will see in Linux kernel 6.1, which will be released in the first half of December this year.
Linux kernel 6.1 will continue the work on the random number generation code, which started in Linux kernel 5.19. Kernel 6.1 will deliver additional improvements in RNG and crypto subsystems. Additionally, the initial Rust infrastructure is now merged into kernel 6.1 development, which will bring Rust language support. 6.1 also lands MGLRU (Multi-gen LRU) support, which improves the Linux kernel’s page reclamation behavior, bringing performance uplifts.
More in general changes in 6.1, as was announced in late August, this release will land a new feature that makes it easier to spot faulty CPUs. The Pressure Stall Information feature, which measures system CPU, RAM, and I/O resources when the system is under heavy load, also received the capability of being turned on or off at the control group level. Additionally, it received some optimizations that could result in up to 9% performance improvement.
There are many improvements related to AMD in Linux kernel 6.1, starting with the LbrExtV2 support for Zen 4-based CPUs (Ryzen 7000 and upcoming EPYC products), which were introduced to the market a couple of weeks ago. The LbrExtV2 feature is the Last Branch Record (LBR) implementation of AMD for Zen 4 CPUs that analyzes the control flow of the running software in real-time. Additionally, the updated AMD Platform Management Framework and Cool and Quiet Framework drivers land in the Linux kernel to deliver better optimization for thermals, power draw, and performance.
Intel, on the other hand, updates its Error Detection and Correction drivers for faster memory error decoding and supporting the Skylake S platform within the driver. The company also wanted to mitigate the performance issues caused by Retbleet fixes with kernel 6.1, however, they missed the merge window; we can expect it in Linux kernel 6.2.
After receiving its first support with kernel 5.19 and getting PCI support with 6.0, LoongArch CPUs will receive EFI boot support alongside many small changes with kernel 6.1. Many additional Arm-based platforms/chips will receive support with kernel 6.1, including Mediatek MT8186, and some new smartphones will be able to run this kernel version, such as Sony Xperia 1 IV, Samsung Galaxy E5, E7, Grand Max, and PINE64 PinePhone Pro. On the other hand, support for bfloat16 extensions on Cortex-A510 CPUs is removed after being merged, because of a bug found. So, Cortex-A510 systems will not be able to utilize bfloat16 hardware in Linux kernel 6.1.
On the virtualization side, the Xen hypervisor now enables grant-based VirtIO on x86 and x86_64 systems and fixes some bugs in the driver. Additionally, the VirtIO block driver introduces the Secure Erase feature and it now supports vDPA feature provisioning in Linux kernel 6.1. Also in 6.1, file sharing between the host and the guest will be quicker, thanks to the 9P protocol optimization for VirtIO that removes the 500k msize limitation with the new p9_msg_buf_size() function.
AMD has also introduced the initial IOMMU v2 page table support with Linux kernel 6.1 with the aim of supporting hardware-assisted IOMMU virtualization on EPYC CPUs. KVM has received some treats for both ARM and x86 systems, mostly fixes and cleanups as well.
AMD introduces the new Gang Submit feature in DRM-Next code, which ensures that tasks are being executed on multiple engines simultaneously and opens the door for mesh shader technology that can deliver a huge performance improvement in complicated 3D scenes. For the upcoming RDNA 3 (Radeon 7000 series), the company submitted AMDGPU kernel graphics driver patches, which also brings Mode2 reset support for RDNA 2 (Radeon 6000 series) products that allows GPU to quickly reset itself without losing the data in the VRAM.
Intel brings patches for its Alchemist GPUs as well as some integrated GPU driver codes for the Meteor Lake CPUs, which is expected to land in the last quarter of next year. The new driver also fixes the performance issues in H.264 video acceleration and improves HDMI pixel clock handling for Alchemist GPUs.
File system changes
The Btfrs file system will be receiving big improvements in Linux kernel 6.1. The file system is updated to bring async buffered writes and IO_uring, which improves the IOPS throughput by more than double as well as the writing performance. Fiemap ioctl and inode logging are also updated to deliver much better performance, and the new kernel brings the initial fs-verity support.
XFS and F2FS, on the other hand, will mostly get bug fixes in Linux kernel 6.1. F2FS continues to receive atomic replace-related improvements as well. Finally, EXT4 receives some small performance improvement patches and bug fixes.
Other hardware changes
In mid-October, security researchers found multiple Wi-Fi-related vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel. Those vulnerabilities are going to be fixed with the release of kernel 6.1. The HID++ high-resolution scrolling feature of Logitech will also change the approach for the supported device list; with Linux kernel 6.1, the HID++ driver will be able to automatically detect supported Logitech hardware.
More HID drivers will be added to Linux kernel 6.1 to bring support for VRC-2 Car and PhoenixRC Flight controllers. Those will enable users to “play” simulations with more specialized wireless controllers. Speaking of controllers, 6.1 will also improve clone Nintendo controller support with better analog calibration. Lastly for HID, the IBM Operational Panel and PINE64 Keyboard Case products are now supported.
The sound driver is updated to support many new AMD hardware alongside Apple M1 and M2-based systems. Additionally, it brings support for some Qualcomm chips and NXP i.MX 8ULP digital signal processing units. Intel delivers Thunderbolt support for Raptor Lake and next year’s Meteor Lake processors.
For PowerPC, 6.1 brings KFENCE support in the 64-bit kernel, switch to a new API for 64-bit HV KVM implementation, new support for execute-only memory, and some other changes.
- Mediatek MDP3 and NXP i.MX DW100 media drivers lands; the already-existing Zoran and Hantor media drivers are promoted to mainline.
- Perf subsystem updated to deliver hit rate information about caches of AMD CPUs and memory.
- Additional code for Intel’s upcoming Gaudi2 AI accelerator.
- TTY over IEEE-1394 (firewire) support is dropped from the fwserial driver because no one maintains it.
- RISC-V systems now support CD-ROM images.
- Kernel Memory Sanitizer is now in the mainline Linux kernel.
- The work for removing a.out code is completed with Linux kernel 6.1.
What is the most recent Linux kernel?
The latest version of Linux Kernel is 6.2 and it was released on February 20, 2023. Also, the latest LTS (Long-Term Support) version of Linux Kernel is 6.1 and it was released on December 11, 2022. The final release of Linux kernel 6.3 will be available in late April.
How do you check the installed Linux kernel version?
You can check the Linux kernel version of your system with three different methods. You can simply use uname -r command to quickly check the Linux kernel version. You can also use cat /proc/version to check the version from a file. Installing the neofetch application is also an option to check the kernel version and it provides additional information about the other packages installed as well.
Can the Linux kernel be customized?
Yes, the Linux kernel can be customized. You can customize the Linux kernel by enabling or disabling specific options, and even adding new functionalities. But it’s a complicated process; you can check online guides about customizing the Linux kernel.
Is it legal to edit the Linux kernel?
Yes, it is legal to edit the Linux kernel since it is under General Public License.
Is the Linux kernel open source?
Yes, the Linux kernel is an open-source project.
Who developed the Linux kernel?
Linus Torvalds has developed and still developing the Linux kernel.
Does Linus Torvalds still work on Linux?
Yes, Linus Torvalds still works on developing the Linux kernel.
What is the Linux kernel written in?
Linux kernel code is written in the standard C programming language.


Illegal Aliens Could Practice Law in Utah Thanks to State Court Ruling
Last year, the Utah Supreme Court made a ruling that could possibly allow illegal immigrants to qualify for DREAM Act protection and subsequently join the state bar.
The Court proposed a rule on December 9, 2019, that would have this policy go into effect.
Back in October, two women — one who graduated from the University of Utah’s law school, the other from Brigham Young University’s law school — petitioned the court to change a rule in the Utah State Bar to let illegals take the bar exam and practice law in the state. Both women, identified as Jane Doe and Mary Doe, came to the United States as children and were granted Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status. Both were admitted to the bar in California.
In their petition to the Utah Supreme Court, the women’s lawyers contended that they “lacked the intent to violate the immigration laws, have become productive members of our society and attended United States schools, colleges and law schools. … Like many such individuals, both petitioners are otherwise eligible for admission to the Utah Bar.”
The petition asserted “undocumented status does not conflict with an individual’s ability to take and uphold Utah’s oath of honesty, fidelity, professionalism and civility or promise to uphold the Utah and United States Constitutions.”
The Utah Supreme Court issued a statement on December 9, 2019 that it is “beyond dispute” that the court “possesses the constitutional authority to govern the practice of law” in the state. Then, it said it will “move forward on the petition for a rule change;” and called for “public comment on a proposed rule.” It accepted public comments until January 23, 2020.
The new rule’s wording allows DACA recipients to apply for admission to the bar if they hit all the other requirements. Currently, a court statement said that the Utah bar does not limit admission to only American citizens, but it denies admission “to those who cannot establish that they are legally present.”
Anthony Kaye, the legal counsel for the two bar applicants, said the court “interpreted the federal statute, and said it wouldn’t interfere with the court’s ability to regulate the practice of law in Utah.”
Kaye called attention to how the University of Utah allows undocumented students to attend its schools, including the S.J. Quinney College of Law, and lets them pay in-state tuition.
“The system has been set up already to educate people to become lawyers,” Kaye claimed.
The status of DACA remains in limbo. In November, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on President Donald Trump’s decision to get rid of DACA. President Barack Obama announced his DACA policy in June 2012, which then went into effect in August of that same year.
Three federal appeals courts have determined that Trump cannot terminate the program, which protects approximately 670,000 immigrants from deportation. These children accompanied their parents illegally when they entered the United States.
However, during oral arguments, the Supreme Court’s conservative majority seemed to approve of the Trump administration’s decision to abolish the program.
Hopefully, federal courts take this case up.
Such lawlessness cannot be allowed to persist, lest America wants to embrace anarcho-tyranny and encourage more mass migration.
The Trump administration will need to overhaul birthright citizenship, chain migration, and enhance border security to get America’s immigration house back in order.
Similarly, it will need to fill the courts with justices that believe in the rule of law and not buy into the latest social justice trope that’s in vogue.


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Karl Lautman was born in Los Angeles, California, and studied economics at Stanford University.
Motivated by a fascination with the tension between what one expects a machine to do and what the machine ‘wants’ to do, Lautman designs machines whose actions are inconsistent and seemingly unexpected to human perception.
Whether built to calculate prime numbers on electromechanical counters or to generate organized sequences of clicks on a relay, his machines are at once familiar and surprising.
‘The power and ubiquity of technology has bred complacency among those who use it regularly’ says Lautman. ‘Yet the capacity of machines to misbehave is endless.
His work has been exhibited across California and he has been commissioned by clients including the Franklin Institute Science Museum in Pennsylvania.

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Cooper’s trip to Peru!
Cooper is taking in the view at Machu Picchu. Later she will meet up with her new macaw friends at the Manú National Park and fly over the Nazca lines.
Cooper’s trip to Turkey!
Cooper is enjoying some Turkish delight. Later she will visit the Blue Mosque and then do some shopping at the Grand Bazaar.
Cooper’s trip to Greece!
Cooper is going to relax and enjoy the view in Santorini. Then she’s going to take a dip in the ocean.
Then more relaxing!
Cooper’s trip to the Netherlands!
Cooper is in the Netherlands for Tulip Festival. Later she will take a canal cruise and visit the Rijksmuseum.
Cooper’s trip to Scotland!
Cooper is playing the bagpipes for her new friend. Later she’s going to explore the beautiful Scottish highlands. Maybe she’ll even spot the Loch Ness monster!
Cooper’s trip to Italy!
Cooper is eating pasta, riding on gondolas and tossing coins in fountains.
Cooper’s trip to Australia!
Cooper is seeing the sights and hoping to run into some relatives…

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Vanuatu wasn’t a destination I’d ever thought about until I read the Cash Peters book “Naked in Dangerous Places”. Find out what sort of adventures await in the South Pacific.
Fiji has always seemed like a relaxing place to me – a honeymoon travel destination with sparkling waters, all-inclusive resorts, couples massage. Sure, Fiji is all that. But there’s an adventurous side to Fiji.

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Overnight into 29 September, the Ukrainian Telegram channel “monitor” initially reported the incident cautiously, stating,
“It’s uneasy in Tokmak. Very preliminary: the downing of an enemy tactical aircraft. We await further details in the morning.”
Another southern Ukraine monitoring Telegram channel, Hnyla Chereshnia, claimed at about 1 a.m. that the Russian S-300 surface-to-air missile complex had launched a missile and shot down a Russian aircraft in the skies of occupied Tokmak, Kherson Oblast.
A later update from “monitor” stated that Russian forces mistakenly targeted and destroyed one of their own fighter jets:
“On the positive side, a Russian Su-35 was brought down by Russian air defense forces overnight over Tokmak,” announced “monitor.”
Meanwhile, the Russian Air Force-linked Telegram channel Fighterbomber posted a picture of a Su-35 along with the message, “Eternal flight [to you], brother,” offering no further information.
The Su-35 is a Russian air superiority fighter, having a secondary air-to-ground capability. Russia widely uses this type of aircraft against Ukrainian troops and civilian infrastructure. Lately, the Su-35s are known for launching gliding bombs to hit Ukrainian settlements near the frontline.
- Four Russian Su-35 jets conduct airstrike on Kherson district with KAB-500 bombs
- Russia to supply Iran with 24 Su-35 aircraft – i24NEWS
- Russian Su-35s launched guided air bombs at Sumy Oblast, killing two civilians
- Ukrainian troops shot down two Russian jets on Nov 28 – Ukraine’s General Staff


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Biosym in Drug Field by Design
These days, the conception and development of a new drug are as likely to start at a computer workstation as in a research laboratory. And Biosym Technologies, an up-and-coming San Diego software company, has become a significant force in the new approach.
Biosym Technologies publishes software that helps pharmaceutical companies create molecular models of potential drugs on computer screens. Based on their theoretical properties, the molecular models are tested for their potential as drugs. Chemical manufacturers also buy the software to study new products and chemical processes.
Founded in 1984 by two UC San Diego research chemists, the company is part of the “rational drug design” phenomenon, the buzz words that denote the process by which drug companies use computer models of molecules to bypass expensive and time-consuming laboratory research.
The computer-aided drug design tools sold by Biosym Technologies and its competitors are not foolproof: much additional research is required before a drug can be converted from concept into a drug ready for human testing. But, at minimum, the software gives manufacturers a significant head start in product development.
“The bottom line is, any time you can sit down at a computer and do experiments and gain information from that, it saves time in the laboratory. And going in the lab and doing research is expensive,” said Robert Garten, vice president for research at Catalytica, a Mountain View-based company involved in the development of chemical and fuel process technology. Catalytica is a Biosym Technologies customer.
Biosym Technologies software “allows you to simulate biological systems, the interaction or properties or behavior of large molecules,” said Herschel Weintraub, head of theoretical chemistry at Marion Merrill Dow Research Institute in Cincinnati. Understanding those mechanisms helps researchers learn “how to arrest a disease or reduce symptoms, which is basically what drugs are supposed to do,” Weintraub said.
If rapid growth is any sign, Biosym Technologies is doing well indeed. The company expects sales for the current fiscal year ending in June to reach $32 million, up from $22.8 for 1991, $17 million in 1990 and $8 million in 1989. The firm has 160 employees and is expected to hire 45 more over the next year, President Kevin Roberts said. Of the employees, 66 hold Ph.D.s.
Biosym Technologies is not in the business of designing drugs itself, only creating the computer programming tools that enable its clients to develop them. Those clients, who total nearly 500, include many of the nation’s major pharmaceutical and chemical companies, from Bristol Myers/Squibb and Upjohn to Exxon and Dow Chemical.
The company, which has raised $5 million in venture capital from investors, including Sequoia Capital of Palo Alto, Paribas Bank of France and Mitsubishi of Japan, faces a slough of competitors.
But the company has emerged as one of the leaders in molecular modeling software, according to the Aberdeen Group, a Boston-based management consulting and computer research organization that recently surveyed the industry.
One of the keys to Biosym Technologies’ success is the three consortiums the company set up for its customers, said Bruce Gelin, an independent consultant who co-authored the Aberdeen Group report.
Convening at least twice a year, the three groups divide along industry lines and provide a forum where clients can exchange information and tell Biosym Technologies what they want in updated software.
Consortiums have been set up for three kinds of clients: those developing products in biotechnology, polymers and catalysis. Polymers are “building block” molecules used in a variety of products, ranging from tires to clothing. Catalysis is the process by which chemical agents speed up or enhance a chemical process.
Each member pays up to $75,000 a year and signs three-year contracts to receive updated versions of the Biosym Technologies software. That the customers are willing to pay that high a fee is a tribute to the company’s technology, which was first developed by founders Arnold Hagler and Donald Mackay.
The consortium arrangement benefits the customers because it keeps them current, Roberts said. And it benefits Biosym Technologies because it gives it a stream of revenue with which it can fund its business growth.
“None of the other companies have done that successfully,” Gelin said. “They have a great cash flow from this, and so the company can hire programmers to give people what they want. Other companies have to fund product development out of sales.”

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While many in the aviation industry bemoan the fact that older aircraft values are rapidly declining, there is a bright spot, older efficient airframes with plenty of life left that can benefit from avionics upgrades. A great example is the Twin Commander twin-engine turboprop series. Twin Commander service center Eagle Creek Aviation of Indianapolis, Ind. (Booth No. 5385) has been working on a supplemental type certificate (STC) Garmin G1000 upgrade to the Twin Commander series for more than six months and expects to receive FAA approval in the second quarter of next year, according to Eagle Creek CEO Matt Hagans.
There are still more than 700 Twin Commanders flying worldwide and more than 300 in the U.S., according to Twin Commander Aircraft president Matt Isley. Twin Commander 690 through 1000 series were produced between 1973 and 1986, and Twin Commander Aircraft is now owned by Firstmark of Richmond, Va.
The Eagle Creek G1000 upgrade is the first time Garmin has incorporated engine instrumentation for the Honeywell (formerly Garrett) TPE331. The Twin Commander G1000 doesn’t use Garmin’s autopilot but retains the Meggitt autopilot found in many of these airplanes. “The original concept was to put in the Garmin autopilot,” Hagans said, “but that would have delayed certification by another year.” The Meggitt autopilot did have to be moved, because the mode annunciators need to be in the pilot’s field of view. Because there wasn’t enough depth at the top of the instrument panel, the autopilot control was moved to the glareshield.
Removal of the typical Collins or King avionics installed in most Twin Commanders and installing the Garmin system results in a net weight reduction of 250 pounds, according to Hagans. “All of the navcoms, radar, autopilot components, inverter system, all legacy avionics and sensors are gone and replaced,” he said. The G1000 system also will include Garmin’s new GWX 70 solid-state radar, a new radar altimeter, an electronic standby instrument and XM WX satellite weather. All of the engine sensors are new, too. The G1000 displays are two 10-inch PFDs and a 12-inch MFD. Larger displays don’t fit because of the limited panel space in the Twin Commander. “It features great visibility by having a very low glareshield,” said Hagans.
The Twin Commander G1000 STC will be owned by Eagle Creek, but it will be available for all Twin Commander service centers to offer their customers. Eagle Creek also offers a Garmin G600 upgrade for the Twin Commander series. Eagle Creek is showing the G1000-upgraded Twin Commander at the NBAA static display at Orlando Executive Airport. Pricing for the G1000 upgrade is “competitive with King Air installations,” Hagans said, and will be available from Eagle Creek during the NBAA convention.


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Multiple Taiwanese media outlets have revealed the identity of Namewee‘s (黃明志) longtime girlfriend!
Best known for his controversial hip hop remake on the national anthem “I Love My Country Negarakuku” (我愛我的國家 Negarakuku), the 35-year-old Malaysian rapper has been secretly dating a non-celebrity makeup artist named Sarah.
According to the reports, Sarah was spotted at the 28th Golden Melody Awards, which took place in Taipei, Taiwan recently. She reportedly went to the prestigious event as a member of his entourage.
If you’re curious to know more about the “Ali, Ah Kao, Dan Muthu” singer’s other half, here are 5 quick facts about her
1. Sarah is actually Namewee’s personal makeup artist.
2. The couple has been dating for 7 years!
3. Namewee’s Taiwanese label made arrangements for Sarah to work in Taiwan so that the pair can be together.
4. An insider said that the couple has a strong relationship and “behave like a loving old married couple”.
5. A rep from his label revealed that although Namewee has plans to marry his girlfriend, they’re still planning because he does not have time to hold a wedding at the moment.
We think Namewee and Sarah look really good together and we wish them the best <3

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The first official trailer for FIFA 23 was released today by EA Sports, as previously promised, giving us more details about the upcoming production – and although it’s often dismissively said that every new FIFA is the same, you have to give the developers credit for the fact that this year there really is something to look forward to.
FIFA is finally coming with cross play functionality!
The biggest and long-awaited new feature is cross play. So far, players playing on PCs were only allowed to compete against each other, while console players have been put under tests of cross-platform competition since May.
These tests apparently pleased the Electronic Arts offices, because it is now going to be possible to play FIFA 23 on many different devices! Starting now, a common user base will be made up of owners of PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox One X|S and Google Stadia, and they will be able to face each other not only in FIFA Ultimate Team, but also in online seasons.
However, those with PlayStation 4 and Xbox One will not have such luck, as they are not included in the aforementioned base.
But if you dream of a common FUT transfer market, we will have to disappoint you. Only PlayStation, Xbox and Stadia console owners would be trading with each other in this case, meanwhile two separate markets would be available for Nintendo Switch players and PC players.
Last but not least, staying with the PC issue – in the case of this platform, EA has opted to implement additional safeguards against cheaters, albeit we are yet to learn the details on this subject.
Women’s soccer and Hypermotion on PC
Anything else? For the first time ever, as expected, women’s soccer clubs will be available in the game. The developers have so far limited themselves to importing women’s teams from England and France, but you can expect that this is just the beginning.
There is also good news for those who choose the PC version, because finally they will be able to count on a full Nextgen experience. Before last year, the Hypermotion feature, which among other things provides more realistic animations and player behavior, was only included on consoles, but now in an improved version, enhanced with a huge amount of data, it will also debut on PC.
This is surely just the start, as there have been a lot of rumors in recent weeks about, among other things, some revolutionary changes in FUT with regard to chemistry issues.
While EA itself will be unveiling more cards in the coming days, it has already announced the release date – FIFA 23 is set to hit store shelves on September 30. We’ll pay $59.99 for the standard edition for PC, while the same edition for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S is priced at $59.99.


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Mental Health at Work Commitment
On University Mental Health Day in 2020 we shared the good news that the University of Sheffield has signed up to the Mental Health at Work Commitment.
The Mental Health at Work Commitment and the standards, which underpin it, provide a roadmap for employers to achieve better mental health outcomes for their employees. The commitment comprises a set of actions that employers can follow to improve and support the mental health and positive wellbeing of their staff.
These actions are set out in six mental health standards below:
1. Prioritise mental health in the workplace by developing and delivering a systematic programme of activity
2. Proactively ensure work design and organisational culture drive positive mental health outcomes
3. Promote an open culture around mental health
4. Increase organisational confidence and capability
5. Provide mental health tools and support
6. Increase transparency and accountability through internal and external reporting
Mentally Healthy Universities Pilot Programme
Aligned with the Mental Health at Work Commitment, the University of Sheffield has been successful in an application to work in partnership with Mind and participate in their Mentally Healthy Universities Pilot Programme. The programme of work reaches across staff and students and will be delivered in a partnership between Human Resources and colleagues in Student Services.
There are 9 Universities participating with the pilot programme including Sheffield, with the aim of identifying strategies, interventions and cultural change that shifts the focus of mental health support towards prevention and early intervention.
The programme has five main goals of which the following two relate primarily to staff:
|Goal 4: Reduce stigma and improve peer support for university staff||
The main activity under this goal is to put in place a structure of trained Mental Health Champions across the University.
The aims of this are:
|Goal 5: Make positive changes to the way universities think and act about mental health||
The main activity under this goal is to embed the Thriving at Work Standards across working practices and within the environment at the University of Sheffield.
The outcomes of this will be a programme of activity that ensures working practices, environment and interventions are effective in supporting the positive mental health of all staff.
The Staff Wellbeing Team (pictured above, meeting with national MIND and other universities at the launch of the programme) is currently calling for staff from all across the University who have lived experience of managing their own mental health or in closely supporting others.
We welcome your feedback and input into our proposed ‘Mentally Healthy Universities’ action plan that will lead us to achieve the two goals outlined above. If you are interested in getting involved please contact email@example.com. We would love to hear from you!
In May 2020 UUK published a refreshed version of its strategic framework, Stepchange: mentally healthy universities, advocating a whole university approach to mental health, meaning that mental health and wellbeing is considered across every aspect of the university and is part of all practices, policies, courses and cultures.
A proposal has been agreed by Vice Chancellors Advisory Group (VCAG) to develop a joint Student and Staff Mental Health Strategy, taking a One University approach to supporting mental health in the working and learning environment. For students and staff the Mental Health Strategy will incorporate key objectives of the Student Minds Mental Health Charter, the MIND Mentally Healthy Universities Pilot Programme and the UUK Stepchange Framework.
|Mentally Healthy Universities Action Plan||
With reference to both the UUK strategic framework and the standards underpinning the Mental Health at Work Commitment, the University Staff Wellbeing Team have developed a Mentally Healthy Universities action plan that will lead us to achieve the two goals outlined above.
|Staff Mental Health Champions||
Over November 2020 and March 2021 a cohort of our Wellbeing Champions undertook training in championing mental health, provided under the pilot programme by Mind, to supplement the sessions on offer as part of our internal wellbeing champion scheme.
It is envisaged that Wellbeing Champions will as part of their role, take a lead on raising awareness of mental health amongst staff and help challenge mental health stigma, supported with input from both Mind and the University Staff Wellbeing Team. A Wellbeing Champion Forum is currently being developed to help facilitate future collaboration between the 60+ champions across the university.
|Staff Mental Health Peer Supporter Pilot Scheme||
Starting in April 2021 the University Staff Wellbeing Team are overseeing a pilot using Mind’s expertise and research on peer support to test tailored support specifically for peer supporters at universities.
Peer Supporters are staff with personal experience of poor mental health or of a mental health problem, who provide support to their colleagues. Participating staff will receive training and support from Mind.
Everyone deals with their mental wellbeing differently. Find the best services and activities to support your wellbeing.
Staff Advice Line:
Mental Wellbeing Webpages
Staff can access a dedicated set of pages and use them to consider their own and others' mental wellbeing.
Designed to be a practical resource, the mental wellbeing webpages provide advice, guidance and signposts to available services, information and activities.
Staff Counselling Service
Also provided by independent external provider, Health Assured, the Staff Counselling Service offers telephone or face to face counselling sessions to staff, where deemed suitable. Staff can access up to 8 counselling sessions free of charge.
Staff Wellbeing Programme of Activities
The Staff Wellbeing programme provides a variety of free activities for staff, promoting both positive physical and mental wellbeing.
With a wide range of activities on offer including book group, choir and walking group, there are opportunities for everyone to use their voice for positive wellbeing.
Through the Staff Wellbeing programme, staff also have access to Revitalised which allows you to track your progress and has lots of recipes and fitness programmes.
Staff networks are inclusive groups run by staff for staff, bringing together people from all faculties, departments and services that identify with the group.
Staff networks fulfil various functions including providing opportunities for social interaction, peer support and personal development.
My Healthy Advantage App
The app is free for you as an employee to use and offers wellbeing webinars, a daily mood checker, articles and 4 week plans, as well as a live chat function that allows you to speak with a counsellor directly.
The below video also highlights the wellbeing services available to staff at The University of Sheffield:
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NUTLEY, NJ - Eugene Diaz, principal, Prism Capital Partners, LLC presented the Nutley Board of Commissioners an award for the Nutley code officials for their diligence to move in Ralph Lauren to the On3 campus during the Nov. 18 public meeting. Ralph Lauren and its 1,100 employees completed the move into 100 Metro Blvd. in October.
Prism crossed the $200 million threshold mark of their investment of the On3 campus. “[…] I think it’s a big mark of confidence, and our commitment to responsible development in the community,” said Diaz.
Soon after the award was presented, Diaz requested an appeal to the BOC to withdraw their objection to the application in Clifton in front of their planning board for development of the Marriott Hotel and medical office building. “It’s having a reputable damage to our ongoing discussions and negotiations with potential tenants to continue to attract them to this campus. And I really think that the public nature of the objection tarnishes Nutley’s own brand image as a pro-business friendly municipality,” said Diaz.
Diaz asked the BOC to contact Prism to discuss any concerns they have and to continue the one-on-one discussions.
According to Diaz, Prism has always represented themselves to have the best interest of the community at heart. “I think the advice you are getting from the redevelopment council which I boil down to this idea that somehow you have to hold leverage over us as a developer here to get us to do the right thing, I think is completely wrong,” said Diaz “I don’t think anything that we [have] done to date can go remotely near irresponsible development,” he added.
Diaz believes by the BOC appealing the hotel they are sending a message that implies they do not want the campus developed as a mixed use livable, workable environment.
Public Affairs Commissioner Steven L. Rogers responded, “I am going to be very frank and very clear on how I feel. […] To begin with I feel you came up here [to] try to soften the target and then after the target is softened, you come off with this idea that you should officially request us to withdraw something that we feel is necessary. To do what? Not to tarnish the image of you, or of the project or this township but to represent the people of this community,” he said. “I want you to understand that you come to a community where the people stick together [and] work together,” he added.
Rogers was offended and believes Diaz’s request was outrageous. Rogers said his motives always were and always will be for the best interest of the taxpayers of this community.
Diaz added, “None of my statements went to ethics at all of anybody or motive, [...] I think there is a path that we have previously embarked over the three years that somewhere has gone off on a different direction and its generated animus between the two parties which cannot continue.”
According to Diaz, Prism, Nutley and Clifton were meeting monthly but have not done so recently.
Rogers interrupted and told Mayor Joseph P. Scarpelli that Diaz had his 15 minutes and asked to end the conversation. Diaz left the meeting with no further comment.
Township Attorney Alan Genitempo said the monthly or bi-monthly meetings were canceled by the Clifton side and Nutley is ready to meet at any time. “We were told there is no new news to report so there is nothing to meet about,” he said.
According to Genitempo, the redevelopment committee has consistently dealt with Prism in terms of trying to get detailed information regarding the future development of the property. Nutley is rejecting to certain things in Clifton relative to understanding the impacts that may occur in Nutley due to development in Clifton. In order to enter and exit the On3 campus traffic will go through Nutley public roads.
Genitempo said he is happy that Diaz is interested and willing to invest money in infrastructure on roadways. According to Genitempo, for the last two years the attorneys in Nutley had a weekly conference call with attorneys and had countless meetings with engineers with Diaz and his professionals to discuss traffic uses and certain uses on Kingsland Street. Certain roadway changes they are requesting include the intersections of Kingsland Street at Bloomfield Avenue, Ideation Way and Cathedral Avenue.
The BOC has taken the steps to hire Sam Schwartz Engineering, traffic engineer, to determine what impact the total redevelopment will have on the township and the residents.
“I had made it clear to the attorney for the Clifton planning board that I don’t believe the Commissioners are absolutely objective the uses but they need to know the impacts and we believe that needs to come through our zoning board,” said Genitempo.
Scarpelli said, “The public should know that we have asked for a traffic study for a year and it has not been provided and that we had to go out and provide our own traffic study […]. We are concerned with development of this entire site and how it’s going to affect [Nutley]. […] We want to make sure that we mitigate any of those potential problems going forward.”
Over two thirds of the traffic will go through Nutley because the only way to get into and out of the campus is using Route 3 Eastbound.
“It’s convenient to sometimes piece mail this process, but this Board of Commissioners has been steadfast that we are not going to piece mail this. We allowed the vacant buildings to be occupied but going forward we are going to make sure the citizens and our quality of life are not affected,” said Scarpelli.
Parks and Recreations Commissioner Mauro G. Tucci added, “We are not going to approve things on a transactional basis. We will approve things that are appropriate. Our responsibility as commissioners here are to the people of Nutley. […] We will not sacrifice the people of Nutley for a tax dollar. Tax dollars are important but quality of life is equally important.”
Revenue and Finance Commissioner Thomas J. Evans said, “We have a philosophical difference as to the approach to the redevelopment of the property. We […] have reinforced time and time again that we need to understand what a full build out not just on the Nutley side but on the Clifton side.[…] The property of the redevelopment needs to fit with the community”
Most of the new development of the 120 acre property will be done on the Clifton side which poses significant impacts on Nutley.
The next Board of Commissioners meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3.
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Four legs at your wedding…why not?! Here are some suggestions on how to include your fur family members into your big day.
Nothing says Awww as much as your cat or dog posing with a sign announcing that you and your partner are getting hitched. This sign can be used with animals such as cats, dogs, guinea pigs, horses goats etc… It can be a great way to let everyone know via social media about the engagement. A sign can also be used as a Save the Date notice prior to wedding invitations.
Cake toppers are an easy way to let everyone in the family be a part of the wedding.
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Immigrants on Centrelink will have to learn English within 18 months or they will lose their benefits under radical new plan
- One Nation wants to strip welfare from immigrants who fail to learn English
- They'd have 18 months to learn Australia's national language to keep Centrelink
- Party's NSW leader Mark Latham said welfare had just created 'ethnic enclaves'
Immigrants who fail to learn English within 18 months could face losing their benefits under a radical new plan.
Pauline Hanson's One Nation party has released a new policy requiring new arrivals to develop their language skills if they want to keep their Centrelink unemployment benefits.
Failing to learn English within 18 months would see an immigrant deprived of $550 a fortnight in Newstart payments.
Immigrants who fail to learn English within 18 months could face losing their benefits under a radical new plan (Muslim women in niqabs in Sydney pictured)
One Nation's News South Wales leader Mark Latham said immigrants who failed to learn English after 18 months needed to lose their welfare benefits to tackle 'ethnic enclaves'.
'Unless you have an incentive, people will continue down the current path which is a disaster for Australia,' he told Daily Mail Australia on Friday.
Across Australia, 820,000 people spoke little or no English, the 2016 Census showed.
'It's a startling insight into how divided and segregated our society's been,' Mr Latham said.
Pauline Hanson's (pictured) One Nation party has released a new policy requiring new arrivals to develop their language skills if they want to keep their Centrelink unemployment benefits
The former federal Labor leader, who represented an electorate in south-west Sydney for 11 years, said the problem of immigrants refusing to learn English had worsened during the past decade.
One Nation policy on immigrant welfare
Welfare recipients should have 18 months in which to develop basic English language skills or otherwise, lose their benefits.
Federally, this is One Nation policy – ensuring non-English speaking people take responsibility for integrating into the broader Australian community and communicating effectively with their fellow Australians.
Source: One Nation NSW policy document
'A blase attitude, "You can't pick on anyone who doesn't speak English, that's their right",' he said.
'It's not a right in Australia.
'It creates separatism. People don't have a common bond of citizenship, of belonging to the same society.'
Mr Latham said his area of outer Sydney had become more segregated.
'I've seen changes in western Sydney in the last 10 years that I never thought I'd see, and a lot of it is based around welfare dependency and non-English speaking ethnic enclaves,' he said.
'It's a product of low-skill migration, it's a product of certain ethnic groups that congregate in the ethnic enclaves.'
Mr Latham said 18 months was long enough to give someone to learn English.
'To get a job, it helps to speak English,' he said.
One Nation's News South Wales leader Mark Latham (pictured) said immigrants who failed to learn English after 18 months needed to lose their welfare benefits to tackle 'ethnic enclaves'
'To participate in community groups, lead a good social life, indeed it's essential to speak English.'
While he didn't directly link non-English speaking immigrants directly with terrorism, Mr Latham pointed out that Islamic radicalisation was more prominent in areas with lower levels of English and higher welfare dependency.
'If you look at the map of terrorism-related arrests in western Sydney, there is a correlation between ethnic enclaves and those locations,' he said.
One Nation's policy document, however, claimed it wasn't targeting Muslims, clarifying that Indian-Fijians of the Islamic faith had been 'good citizens' who 'worked and studied hard'.
'A major issue of public debate in NSW is the question of Islamic integration,' it said.
The former Labor leader said there was a link between terrorism and higher rates of welfare dependency (Centrelink office pictured)
'One Nation has no beef with any race or religion.
'We abhor a discriminatory, sectarian approach to politics.'
As One Nation's lead upper house candidate in this month's NSW election, Mr Latham has also pledged to change the focus of state government-funded Multicultural NSW from giving grants to ethnic groups to helping immigrants learn English.
'One Nation will change the focus of the chief ethnic affairs body, Multicultural NSW, from "celebrating diversity" to facilitating unity,' its policy document said.
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Federally, One Nation shares the balance of power in the Senate with other right-wing minor parties, including Cory Bernardi's Australian Conservatives and Clive Palmer's United Australia Party.
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As northern Michigan restaurants and bars reopen under occupancy limits and other restrictions, business leaders and city officials are considering ways to expand the footprint of existing restaurants to help boost revenue.
One option may include “social districts,” which allow municipalities to approve specific activities in locations by permit. The activities could range from the consumption of alcoholic beverages, sidewalk sales and expanded seating in a designated area.
The concept — similar to ideas West Michigan business owners have floated in the past around “open container districts” — is drawing support in downtown Traverse City, where officials are considering closing a portion of Front Street to vehicular traffic to give customers more space to dine and shop outside. The city is among the 17 counties in northern Michigan that were allowed to reopen on May 22 under an executive order by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. The reopening of bars and restaurants up north gives a preview of what’s to come downstate.
The idea also has support among Grand Rapids city leaders and business groups. The Grand Rapids City Commission moved quickly this past week to allow “social zones” across the city as part of a COVID-19 special event spanning June 1 to Nov. 30. Under the plan, permits would be granted for specific areas during the event. The resolution approved on Thursday gives a general framework for how the zones operate.
“Hopefully as the governor has opened up some of the northern portions of the state, our turn is coming soon, and we want to get ahead of that as soon as possible,” Grand Rapids City Manager Mark Washington said during a May 19 city meeting.
Jeff Lobdell, owner of Grand Rapids-based Restaurant Partners Management LLC, will open five of his restaurants in northern Michigan on Friday. The restaurateur hopes as soon as possible to open his company’s downstate locations, which include Bagel Beanery, Sundance Grill, The Beltline Bar & Mexican Cafe, Omelette Shoppe & Bakery, Rockwell Republic, and the Noble Restaurant.
“We’re in uncharted waters and doing our best to navigate this,” Lobdell said. “I think it’s great in northern Michigan we’re trusted to open. Our goal is to just demonstrate we can do this. We’re just looking to get a breath of fresh air and be able to open our doors safely.”
At some of his restaurants, Lobdell said he will not truly be able to serve up to 50 percent capacity if he also abides by the 6-foot social distancing rule, making outdoor seating an important part of reopening.
Space will be critical
The city of Grand Rapids has existing special events and temporary use policies that city officials will use to create multi-business social zones during a COVID-19 recovery special event from June 1-Nov. 30. Alcohol consumption would be allowed subject to requirements by the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, but service would not. If a bar or restaurant is selling alcohol to go, it could be consumed within the zone. Additional details will be dependent on orders from Whitmer.
“We’ve heard from a number of our business owners here in town,” Grand Rapids Mayor Rosalynn Bliss said during the May 19 meeting. “They would support us to create spaces, knowing that space is going to be critical for them to operate, and have asked how we can be creative in utilizing outside spaces like sidewalks, potentially parking lots and parking spaces.”
Proposed social zones in Grand Rapids would not necessarily mean full street closures, said Louis Canfield, the city’s development center manager.
“We’re working on options for fee relief, and also there are some possibilities for state legislation that would expand alcohol consumption opportunities in social zones, so we want to keep monitoring those and keep advocating for them where appropriate,” Canfield said.
Stakeholders from the city and local businesses identified 20 potential social zone locations throughout Grand Rapids. The preliminary list of potential zones is “not exhaustive,” Canfield said, but were chosen around areas with at least four restaurants within about 100 feet of one another. The expects permit applications from business and neighborhood associations.
Andy Johnston, vice president of government and corporate affairs at the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce, said he is hoping to see traction soon on statewide legislation to enable local governments to designate social districts.
State Rep. Michael Webber, R-Rochester Hills, introduced House Bill 5781 on May 19 that would create social districts where people age 21 and older would be allowed to legally purchase to-go drinks from adjacent bars and drink them in another location while still remaining in a designated area. It allows local governments to specify, if they choose, how the zones are designed. The bipartisan bill has 16 cosponsors, while a similar bill has been proposed in the Senate.
“For restaurants and bars, it’s great opening at 50 percent capacity, but 50 percent capacity is still going to make it very hard for restaurants and bars to survive,” Johnston said. “Allowing to extend liquor licenses to outdoor spaces is the kind of flexibility we want to see.”
‘New reality’ for restaurants
Limiting the dine-in patrons to gradually reopen restaurants has been done in other states, usually with restrictions set at 25-50 percent of dining capacity.
“We made it clear there was almost zero support or willingness to reopen at 25 percent,” said Justin Winslow, president and CEO of the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association. “The overhead wasn’t worth it to reopen at 25 percent.”
Even at 50 percent capacity, restaurants will struggle to operate in the long term, Lobdell said.
“Restaurants operate on very thin margins,” he said. “There are just so many fixed costs with a restaurant. It’s just not enough revenue to sustain a business, but the reason I’m doing it and others are doing it is because we want to get our rosters back, our people back and open up our cherished community gathering places.”
Whitmer’s executive order that loosened restrictions on retail stores, offices, restaurants and bars in all areas of the Upper Peninsula and parts of the northern Lower Peninsula went into effect on May 22. Another executive order issued last week allows retailers statewide to open by appointment starting Tuesday, May 26.
Whitmer’s order banning dine-in services at restaurants and bars in other areas expires May 28, which is when Winslow hopes locations across the entire state will be able to reopen.
The order regarding restaurants and bars in the U.P. and northern Lower Peninsula kicked in Friday of the Memorial Day holiday weekend, which has the potential to bring in many visitors to tourist destinations such as Traverse City.
Winslow said “it’s possible” that some establishments will not follow occupancy limits, but he believes most restaurateurs will take the order seriously.
“They get it, they know these regulations are not going to be easy but they also know we are all operating in a new reality now,” Winslow said. “Managing these new regulations isn’t just a necessary function of agreeing with or working with the state, it’s really necessary to ensure public consumer confidence. They need people to want to come back.”
Lobdell said he is not looking at opening weekend as a huge money-making opportunity, but rather a chance to demonstrate restaurants can operate safely with the new measures in place.
“We have a lot of passion for this industry,” he said, “and we want to see it back on its feet.”
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At Colleton Medical Center, providing high quality care in a safe, secure, and comforting environment for the community’s youngest patients is a top priority. The hospital offers pediatric rooms that are child-friendly, adding touches such as fluffy clouds painted on walls, and modifying diet selections that little ones will enjoy. And a family centered approach to treating children is a step that makes the biggest difference.
Beginning in the Emergency Department and throughout the facility, the focus on pediatric care is at the level of hospitals in larger cities. Training of staff, the addition of unique technology, and the hospitalist program allows CMC to boast high standards for young patients. The Pediatric Hospitalist works closely with Pediatricians and Family Practice physicians in the community who admit patients. If a child is critically ill, they are getting round-the-clock medical care because the Hospitalist is present and able to order tests or make changes in treatment day or night without waiting on a call-back from the primary physician.
Over 26% of the patients who access CMC’s Emergency Department are children. New technology called the Artemis or eBroselow system improves care and allows quicker and more accurate treatment if a child’s condition worsens. Through a system of color coded arm bands that correspond to the child’s weight/height, physicians and nurses are provided with computerized information that tells them how to mix medications and perform resuscitation measures more accurately based on the child’s size. The hospital provides the eBroselow bands and measuring tools to Fire Rescue so that the system is put in place as soon as the child is picked up by ambulance. Having an internationally accepted color coding system also helps with continuity of care if a child is transported for more acute services.

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This collection of forty-seven stories written between 1919 and 1963--the most comprehensive available--showcases Langston Hughes's literary blossoming and the development of his personal and artistic concerns. Many of the stories assembled here have long been out of print, and others never before collected. These poignant, witty, angry, and deeply... more...
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- Renaissance E Books 2001; US$ 4.99
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Warren Bobrow, the mastermind behind our Soused Gnome column has come out with an essential cocktail book
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Roasted Tomato and Chili Bloody Mary
One of the best things about summertime is its abundance of fresh fruit and vegetables: Gardens and farmers’ markets overflow with juicy melons, succulent strawberries, delicate lettuces, and firm, deep-red tomatoes. It’s the perfect time to cool down with this spicy twist on the classic Bloody Mary, which puts those magnificent tomatoes to good use by popping them into the oven. (Trust me, the rich flavor of roasted tomatoes really makes it worth turning on the oven, even in sizzling heat.) Tomatoes are chock full of disease-fighting antioxidants, and lemon juice packs a healthy wallop of vitamin C, while celery seeds are said to possess anti-inflammatory properties. Plus, this spunky version of the Bloody Mary is just as delicious sans the vodka.
6 ounces (175 ml) good quality vodka (like Purity)
6 ounces (175 ml) roasted tomato puree (click here for instructions)
3 ounces (90 ml) freshly squeezed and strained lemon juice
2 tablespoons (30 ml) hot chili sauce (a sweet-and spicy one works best, such as Vietnamese Sriracha)
Dash of celery salt
Combine all the ingredients except the celery salt in a large glass, and mix gently (with a celery stick, perhaps?). Just before serving, sprinkle the celery salt over the top of the drink. Garnish with a lemon wedge. Find a spot in the shade, sip slowly, and cool down from the inside out. Serves 2.
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One of KBS Radio's hottest show hosts is set to celebrate the 5,000th edition of her radio program "Hwang Jung-min's FM Parade" on Tuesday, 14 years after she began playing songs and delivering news to people's digital doorsteps every morning on Oct. 12, 1998.
In celebration of this remarkable milestone, Hwang will meet fans of the program on Wednesday. And testament to her uncompromisingly strict work ethic, she has almost never missed a day's work -- with the exception of maternity leave.
"I started the show when I was a single, but since then, I've become a married woman and a mother of two children," she said. "This show feels like it's been with me all my life. I also sometimes feel like I'm running a little neighborhood café that opens early in the morning for people who are on the way to work, as my show starts at 7 a.m. every day.
What's the most difficult part of her job? "Most people would presume it's getting up at 5 a.m. But it's having to go to bed at 10 p.m. everyday. That's the real killer. I feel a pang of jealousy when people tell me they read a book until late at night, or watched movies all night."
Hwang also talked about how her show has changed over the last decade or so due to technological advances.
"In the past, when the listeners sent their stories in on postcards, it took about two weeks until they reached the studio. The Internet brought this down to two or three days, after we had time to sort through all the posts. But nowadays, real time communication is possible with text messages," she said. "This has made it possible to share [a larger group of] listeners' stories and even their mood instantly, to the point where I feel as if they're with me in the studio."
Hwang said she would love to try hosting an interview program. "I tried this before on TV," she said. "At the time, it was hard to fit my program around interviewees' schedules. But that was a long time ago and I'm much more experienced now, so it's easier for me to accommodate and meet different people," she said.
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STOCKPORT continued their march towards Twickenham with a decisive victory in the quarter-finals of the Powergen Intermediate Cup.
Stockport defeated Tring 27-3 to secure their spot in the semis of the competition, which culminates at England's national stadium on April 9.
Just one match stands between Stockport and a dream Cup tie at Twickenham, against Cheltenham North on February 25 at Headlands Road, where Stockport are unbeaten this season.
Head coach Tim Burgon said: "Not many teams get the chance to walk out at Twickenham and it would be nice to be one of the clubs that do.
"A home fixture against Cheltenham North is the best tie we could have had but we can't take anything for granted.
"The players weren't nervous going into the match against Tring, things went well from the early stages and I think they realised fairly quickly that we are a strong team.
"But I'm pretty sure that on the 25th there'll be a few nerves, which can be good for a team's performance."
Stockport dominated the set-piece during Saturday's match and the pressure told with four Tring players being sent for a spell in the sin-bin.
The visitors launched an early assault on the try-line but Stockport's patience paid off when kicker Ben Chadwick slotted over the first points of the game.
Indiscipline from Tring earned Stockport their first try. Tring's 14-man defence could not halt a Stockport drive that ended with Paul Ralph plunging over the try-line. Chadwick added the conversion.
A penalty for Tring reduced the deficit to seven points but Chadwick was quick to respond, boosting Stockport's tally with his boot.
In the dying seconds of the half Stockport scored again.
A well-organised move, from the line-out, allowed the pack to shunt Tim Oakes across the whitewash.
Chadwick, in great kicking form, nailed the conversion to give Stockport a 20-3 lead at the interval.
Despite Tring's efforts early in the second-half they were unable to improve on their measley three-point tally.
Instead it was Stockport who enjoyed a points boost when a scrum provided a perfect ball for Mike Raven.
Wrong-footing the opposition Matt Leyden sent the ball inside to Nick Wroe, who sped through unhindered to score under the posts, Chadwick converted.
Stockport held onto their healthy 27-3 lead for another 25 scoreless minutes to clinch the game and a place in the semi-finals.
Stockport return to league action on Saturday. They will take on Liverpool St Helens at Headlands Road.


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On January 26, the United States biotech company Moderna announced that it has begun the clinical trials for a booster dose of vaccine which is specifically going to protect against the new variant of coronavirus, Omicron. The new variant was first identified by scientists in South Africa.
This trial by the company is going to consist of 600 adults. Amongst the participants, half have received two doses of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine six months ago, while the other half have received two doses and an authorised booster dose.
This new vaccine, which is under clinical trial, will be a vaccine for Omicron and will be evaluated as both third and fourth dose. The company notified that after six months of booster injection, the levels of neutralised antibodies against Omicron were reduced by six times. This result was observed after 29 days of taking the injection.
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The Chief Executive of Moderna, Stephane Bancel said, “We are assured by the antibody persistence against Omicron at six months after the currently authorised booster,” adding, “Nonetheless, given the long-term threat demonstrated by Omicron’s immune escape, we are advancing out Omircon-specific variant vaccine booster candidate and we are pleased to begin this part of our Phase 2 study.”
This statement comes a day after Pfizer and BioNTech stated that they have begun with the enrollment for a clinical trial of a vaccine, which is specifically against the Omicron variant.
Some countries have already started giving additional booster doses but a recent study by Israel shows that while the fourth dose of mRNA vaccine boosted antibodies, the levels are not high enough to protect from Omicron.
Recently, India has begun vaccinating the frontline workers and elderly people, above the age of 60 years with comorbidities with a third dose, also called the precautionary dose. This was announced by the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi on December 25 and the registration began on January 10. This was more of a walk-in vaccination and there was no need to enrol online.


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I Ship It – Nick and June from The Handmaid’s Tale
I actually had two other couples in mind when I started out writing this. Lucifer and Chloe from Netflix’s Lucifer and Jake and Amy from Brooklyn 99. I heart those couples soooo hard! But then I binged The Handmaid’s Tale, and I just can’t get Nick and June out of my head.
They are so heartbreakingly incredible and tragic I can hardly stand it. I want them to get their HEA so much and I don’t think they ever will. If they stay in Gilead, they’ll never be able to be together. And if they get out…well, they still probably won’t be together as June has a husband she still loves waiting for her. But even if they are ultimately doomed, watching June and Nick find some shred of love and happiness amidst the depths of their terrible circumstances has been the highlight of this show for me.
Here’s a few reasons why:
They do their best to protect, care for, and comfort each other, even though they must hide what they are doing.
Unable to openly love each other, their stolen looks and touches keep them going.
They make the most of any opportunity to touch each other:
Even a single stolen touch packs a powerful punch:
And when they can actually steal a few moments alone together – OMG!
When June sadly tells Nick it’s terrible she’s pregnant, knowing he can never claim their child and that it will be taken from her when born, he tells her it’s NOT terrible. And then drops to his knees and does this.
(Hang on, I have to watch this for a few minutes. I mean *swoon*)
And the one time they were able to spend a few moments together with their baby was heartbreakingly beautiful.
I don’t know what’s in store for these two. With this show, I doubt it’ll end happy. But no matter what, their intense, desperate, and tragically beautiful love story will be with me a long time.
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Lady Alice Chivers is done being controlled by her family. On the run from an arranged and unwanted marriage, what she really needs in order to escape is a strong Highlander. And she’s pretty sure she’s found him. Only Philip MacGregor insists on sending her back to her pampered life… so she’ll just have to blackmail him instead.
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The performance is average and the acceleration is rather slow. The Truck has, however, a considerable good top speed even if it is the slowest tractor trailer in Grand Theft Auto V.
The Hauler can be found either with or without a wind deflector on its roof.
- Frequently found driving on the Great Ocean Highway in Paleto Bay.
- Frequently found driving around the Port of Los Santos.
- Found on the side of the northeastern highway on the foot of Mount Chiliad.
- Featured during the mission Scouting the Port.
- Spawns at the Harmony Truck Stop on Joshua Road in Harmony, Blaine County.
- Like most large trucks in the game, shooting one of the gas tanks on the side may cause the vehicle to start fire and/or explode.
- The default radio station for the Hauler is Los Santos Rock Radio.

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Introduction to Stainless Steel Fuel Tanks for Packaging and Printing Industries
Durability is one of the key characteristics of stainless steel fuel tanks. These tanks are built to withstand the rigors of industrial environments, ensuring long-term performance and reliability. The inherent strength of stainless steel makes it highly resistant to impact, pressure, and mechanical stress, safeguarding the contents of the tank from potential damage during handling and transportation.
Corrosion resistance is another significant advantage of stainless steel fuel tanks. The unique composition of stainless steel, primarily consisting of iron, chromium, and nickel, forms a protective layer on the surface of the tank, preventing the development of rust and corrosion. This feature is particularly important when dealing with substances that may react with other metals, ensuring the integrity of the tank and the quality of the stored materials.
Furthermore, stainless steel fuel tanks are highly compatible with a range of substances commonly used in the packaging and printing industry, including inks, solvents, chemicals, and other liquids. The non-reactive nature of stainless steel minimizes the risk of contamination and ensures the purity of the stored materials, making it an ideal choice for maintaining product quality and safety.
In addition to their durability and corrosion resistance, stainless steel fuel tanks offer environmental benefits. Stainless steel is 100% recyclable, making it a sustainable choice for the packaging and printing industry. By using stainless steel fuel tanks, companies can contribute to reducing waste and promoting a circular economy, aligning with sustainable practices and environmental regulations.
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Stainless steel pharmaceutical equipment plays a crucial role in the packaging and printing industry, particularly in the realm of metal packaging containers. These containers are essential for storing and transporting a wide range of products, including pharmaceuticals, food items, and industrial chemicals. Here are some key points to consider when utilizing stainless steel pharmaceutical equipme
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Clubs : Dogs NSW, Collie Club of NSW, Collie Club of Vic
Showing Collie Rough in 1995 and registered as Ellerran Collies later in the same year. In 2008 I was able to restart with the purchase of my lovely tri dog Oscar, Best in Show winning Ch Kollylock High Distinction. In 2010 we welcomed our new foundation bitch, Abby, Kollylock In My Blue Knickers. Collies are our one true love. We aim to have happy healthy well adjusted family members that excell in breed type. All collies are eye tested and hip and elbow scored, some DNA tested.
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Due to the Covid-19 pandemic all breeding plans have been postponed
I have been sharing my home and showing collies since 1995. We adore the breed taking pride in our excellent temperaments and conformation. First and foremost our dogs are family pets rarely venturing into the show ring, but consistently winning on those occasions.. All available health checks and screenings are done on all our dogs and puppies. We only breed to produce quality puppies for ourselves, with others sometimes available. Follow us on Facebook for the most up to date info


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View Here : Fashion Trends 2019
This season saw an upbeat injection of creativity and emphasis on color and statement prints across a range of diverse silhouettes.
#4. Layer Upon Layer. One of the biggest fall/ winter 2018-2019 fashion trends is the 3-5 layer style, particularly when using oversized and deconstructed pieces as seen at the Marni runway show. Really, it is a wonder anyone is able to walk around with so many layers on.
See four women's fashion trends in this fall 2018 winter 2019 fashion trend forecast on The Key To Chic.
Straight from the fashion week runway—what's new and what's in each season, and the top trends to try now.
With New York, London, Milan and Paris Fashion Weeks behind us, the biggest spring 2018 fashion trends have crystallized for buyers and editors planning out the season. Here are WWD’s top spring ...
In this post I'll be highlighting four spring summer 2019 fashion trends for Women in this fashion forecast via trend forecasting agency Fashion Snoops. August 31, 2018 update - See four men's spring summer 2019 trends on Fashion Trend Guide. August 25, 2018 update - See four denim trends for 2019 ...
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Pte Alfred Large, G/14842, 12th Battalion Royal Sussex Regiment, was killed in action in Flanders on July 31st, 1917.
A son of Mrs Susan Large and the late Frederick Large, he had enlisted in the Bedfordshire Regiment in October 1914 and was transferred to the Royal Sussex Regiment after his training at Newmarket and being drafted to France in August 1916. He was wounded the following November and sent back to England to be treated at the Ontario Military Hospital in Orpington, Kent. He had returned to France in May 1917.
Sgt William Phypers, 2057, 12th Battalion Royal Sussex Regiment, died in a casualty clearing station in France on July 17th, 1916, after being severely wounded on June 29th and lying unattended in No Man's Land between the trenches for a whole day before being picked up. The spell of exposure was reported to be ultimately the cause cause of his death.

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Beautiful grounds and interesting building. The rooms and building are very well taken care of, with nice upgrades like modern bathroom, and some modern stairways. No wifi was very welcome, as we were looking for a relaxing, digital detox. There's not much around in the village, which is good if you are looking for a quiet getaway.
The spa is very small, but not too busy while we were there. Breakfast buffet had many delicious options and the staff were very friendly. The restaurant was average, the food was ok - basic German and a few international and veggie/ vegan options, which was nice. Overall it was good, although it felt like there weren't enough waitstaff.


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I had coffee with the friend I am going to do some collaborative work with. I told him of a story that's been stuck in my head for a number of years now. He was very supportive and encouraging and I so appreciate his kind words. It's close to my heart and the characters are reminiscent of my mother and my daughter. I think I forgot to tell him that part! (sorry Eric!) Time to get it out of my head and on paper, or, umm screen.
While I was waiting, I flipped through the newspaper and came across my horoscope for the day. I say, bring it on!