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Although altcoins are discovering reprieve following speedy depreciation mid this week, the truth that most are buying and selling at new 2018 lows as IOTA, Litecoin whereas some as EOS and Stellar Lumens are retesting vital assist line means the market may add to their losses in coming days/weeks. Nevertheless, there are potential upsides particularly if the SEC comes up with favorable determination on VanEck SolidX Bitcoin ETF–the rationale behind latest market fracture.
EOS Technical Evaluation
Two days of excessive quantity, excessive commerce vary buying and selling days noticed EOS costs plummet beneath our intermittent assist and promote set off line on Aug 7 and eight.
On a weekly foundation, that was a 22 % decline in costs and as anticipated, affirmation of such occasions are usually not often accompanied by excessive volumes or buying and selling ranges.
In actual fact costs have a tendency to retract and slip again right into a consolidation with confinement of value inside break out excessive lows. That was almost the case yesterday as we may see a slowdown. In any case, our EOS commerce plan is undamaged and we suggest promoting EOS on pull backs with very best higher restrict of stops at $7.
First targets are 2018 lows at $four and any depreciation beneath that would see $Three being examined.
Litecoin (LTC) Technical Evaluation
Coin associated information are scarce and as merchants digest the final two day losses, Litecoin bears at the moment are buying and selling beneath $70, our important assist line.
So, in keeping with our final Litecoin (LTC) technical evaluation, the most effective strategy right here is to promote on any pull again retesting $70 with targets as talked about in our earlier commerce plan.
Bear in mind, ought to LTC discover any assist, admire above $70 and into our earlier commerce vary triggering our stops within the course of, we will revert again to impartial.
As earlier than, the higher restrict at $90 is vital for our evaluation since ought to bulls thrust above it then the present bear break out sample guiding sellers can be nullified.
Stellar Lumens (XLM) Technical Evaluation
With that down thrust cancelling our Stellar Lumens (XLM) bull projection on Aug eight, odds are we would see XLM trickling down in direction of 2018 lows in coming days.
Although we anticipate this to occur after XLM costs taper and even retest 22 cents, threat off merchants ought to discover promoting alternatives with recoveries in direction of 22 cents and 25 cents, our promote zone.
Then again, conservatives may discover higher buying and selling alternatives as soon as there’s a break beneath June and 2018 lows anyplace between 18 cents and 20 cents as said in our previous Stellar Lumens (XLM) buying and selling plan.
Both means, very best XLM bear goal is at 15 cents and later eight cents.
Tron (TRX) Technical Evaluation
From the Information
- Crypto Ladies, a SR on the Tron community at the moment are a part of HummingPay
Whereas it’s clear that TRX sellers are working rampage, the truth that the bear breakout sample that was initiated on June 10 has been confirmed is by no means useful for bulls.
As a matter of reality, we anticipate additional depreciation and that’s why in accordance to our final TRX buying and selling plan, we steered locking in some earnings and shifting very best revenue targets to Jan 24 lows at$zero.000052.
It’s miniscule sure however properly, TRX was as soon as valued at that degree earlier than Q1-Three speedy beneficial properties peaking at 10 cents in Q2 this 12 months.
IOTA (IOT) Technical Evaluation
From the Information
- There’s a trending publish at Reddit on how IOTA’s Curl-P is however a sieve and weak for assaults. I counsel looking at it and making your personal conclusions—it has been within the IOTA sub-Reddit for typically now.
Following the likes of Litecoin, XRP and a bunch of different excessive liquid altcoins, IOTA is down 30 % for the week and buying and selling at new 2018 lows.
At present spot charges, we now have seen a excessive quantity break beneath 90 cents confirming that bear break out sample set rolling on June 12 as IOTA sellers snap again in development.
Now, contemplating all these elements—together with the final crypto sentiment-we suggest shorting on pull backs with stops at Aug eight highs at 72 cents and first targets at 32 cents.
Disclaimer: Views and opinions expressed are these of the writer and aren’t funding recommendation. Buying and selling of any kind entails threat and so do your due diligence earlier than making a buying and selling determination.

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House Passes ‘Keep Your Health Plan Act’ As Obama Threatens Veto
One day after President Barack Obama announced that all Americans would be allowed to keep their canceled health care policies for an additional year, the House of Representatives passed a bill that goes even further to guarantee access to plans that do not meet the Affordable Care Act’s stricter policy standards.
The “Keep Your Health Plan Act of 2013,” sponsored by Representative Fred Upton (R-MI), passed in a 261 to 157 vote on Friday afternoon — 39 Democrats joined the majority of the Republican caucus, while four Republicans voted against the measure.
Upton’s bill would allow insurers to keep selling their existing plans, whether or not they comply with the Affordable Care Act’s stricter quality standards. It would also allow insurers to sell those plans to new consumers. In other words, insurance companies would no longer be prevented from refusing coverage to those with pre-existing conditions, or charging higher prices to the sick or elderly, among the many other patient protections offered by the health care reform law.
As New Republic’s Jonathan Cohn writes, “A vote for the Upton bill, in short, is a vote for everything Americans hate about health care.”
In addition to undermining the law’s consumer protections, the bill could significantly raise premiums in the Affordable Care Act’s exchanges. As Sarah Lueck of the Center for Budget and Policy Priorities explains:
[U]nder the Upton bill, insurers offering existing individual-market plans outside of the insurance marketplaces in 2014 could continue to reject people with health problems and charge sicker and older people far higher premiums than younger and healthier people must pay. This would deter sick people from enrolling in plans outside of the marketplaces while enticing younger, healthier people to choose them instead of marketplace plans. In contrast, plans offered through the marketplaces would have to comply fully with ACA requirements — for example, they must take all applicants regardless of pre-existing medical conditions and cannot charge higher premiums based on people’s health status.
The Upton bill would create such a disparity in market rules between grandfathered plans and marketplace plans that the people most interested in remaining in the former would heavily be a younger and healthier group — and hence less costly to cover — than the people who would enroll in the latter. This would cause the pool of people buying coverage in the marketplaces to be less healthy, which in turn would drive up premiums substantially for marketplace coverage. This dynamic, known as adverse selection, occurs when healthier and less-healthy people separate into separate pools.
Due to these defects, the White House has announced that President Obama will veto the bill if it reaches his desk.
“The administration supports policies that allow people to keep the health plans that they have. But, policies that reverse the progress made to extend quality, affordable coverage to millions of uninsured, hard-working, middle-class families are not the solution,” it said in a statement. “If the president were presented with [the bill], he would veto it.”
The odds of the bill reaching the president’s desk are exceedingly slim; there is almost no chance that the Democratic-controlled Senate would pass a bill that so significantly undermines the Affordable Care Act.
Before Upton’s bill passed, the Republicans prevented a vote on a Democratic alternative — introduced as a “motion to recommit” by Rep. Rob Andrews (D-NJ) — citing the plan’s additional consumer protections as beyond the scope of his bill, and therefore “non-germane.” The Democratic bill would have extended canceled policies through 2014, prevented insurers from selling the policies to new customers, and allowed the Department of Health and Human Services to contest discriminatory policies.
The procedural move was likely intended to deny Democrats political cover while voting against Upton’s plan.
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- La Voix racinienne dans les romans du dix-huitième siècle by Catherine Ramond
Catherine Ramond’s work has its roots in an apparent eighteenth-century paradox. On the one hand the novel, a still-experimental, variegated genre, develops and flourishes outwith the constraints of Aristotelian rules. On the other, the works themselves are filled with allusions to the tragedies of Racine, often seen as the purest form of those same artificial and academic constraints. One explanation is that Racine’s tragedies remained a highly visible and admired feature of the eighteenth-century cultural landscape: not only were they widely performed, but they had influential admirers, being considered for example by Diderot to be the most sublime poetry, and by Voltaire to be not just this but also the most perfect expression of the French language. Racine’s plays also contained plots, characters, ideas, emotions, and expressions that resurfaced in the form of quotation, allusion, or parody; unsurprisingly, past critics have detected this presence in novels such as Manon Lescaut, La Nouvelle Héloïse, and Les Liaisons dangereuses. Fittingly, [End Page 388] therefore, Ramond begins with an account of some of the different ways in which an often idealized Racine crops up, most notably in fiction or on the stage. In the following chapter she explores some of the methodological issues and practical problems that complicate any intertextual study: for example, Racine’s tragedies themselves teem with borrowings, influences, and allusions. If no author is an island, one must always explore the European cultural continent beyond: as Barthes put it, every text is an intertext. Furthermore, many readers will be blind to such allusions, or find them unnecessarily speculative. This health warning given, Ramond turns to the elegiac strands in Racine, notably in Bérénice, that found an echo in the eighteenth century, and then to the ironic or ambiguous use of this material, notably in Les Liaisons dangereuses. There follow chapters on the linked concepts of tragedy and pathos, with Racine’s capacity to arouse the emotions making a convenient bridge with the following age; the relationship of Diderot to Iphigénie is particularly highlighted. Two short final chapters deal with a perceived nostalgia for Racine in the post-Revolutionary period (for such as Sénac de Meilhan and Mme de Staël), and then with the concept of interiority, where Racine’s emphasis on the emotions is demonstrated as important for an understanding of the celebrated Lettres of Julie de Lespinasse. Inevitably, some of Ramond’s assertions merit further debate, such as the suggestion that Bérénice, so influential in the eighteenth century, is an almost marginal work in the Racinian corpus and that its Preface is an anti-Aristotelian manifesto, not to speak of the comfortable, widely accepted generalization (p. 11) that in Racine ‘la passion irrésistible emporte les personnages hors d’eux-mêmes, comme peut le faire la folie’. (Andromaque? Junie? Iphigénie?) Blinkered dix-septiémiste quibbles such as these aside, this book is serious of purpose and wide of scope, is painstakingly researched, and will interest those to whom the subject matter appeals.

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The Italian, 33, announced his new ‘dream’ venture on Instagram last week, saying the big reveal will take place on Tuesday October 24.
But after Amanda, 49, revealed her ‘deep regret’ over having to pull out of the competition, Giovanni scrapped the launch, which was scheduled to take place today, out of respect to his former co-star.
Following Amanda’s sudden departure from the series after she didn’t perform on Saturday night’s live show, Giovanni will continue to appear on Strictly and for him, it will be as though his celebrity has been voted off.
It is not known whether he will return to the BBC series in 2024 because those conversations are yet to take place, however sources close to the dancer say he has ‘no plans to leave.’
Strictly pro Giovanni Pernice has postponed the launch of his new cosmetic brand after his celeb partner Amanda Abbington was forced to quit the BBC show due to ‘personal reasons’
Sources close to the professional dancer told MailOnline that Giovanni has ‘no plans to leave’ the dance series following seven years on the programme
After Amanda revealed her ‘deep regret’ over having to pull out of the BBC competition, Giovanni scrapped the launch, which was scheduled to take place today
The Italian announced his new ‘dream’ venture on Instagram last week, saying the big reveal will take place on Tuesday October 24
A source told MailOnline: ‘Giovanni is really disappointed that Amanda’s time on Strictly has come to a premature end. He wanted nothing more than to continue competing with her by his side.
‘For Giovanni now, he will still be on the show every Saturday, supporting the rest of the cast.
‘It was set to be such a big week for him with the launch of his new business GP Vita but after Amanda’s announcement, it didn’t feel right for him to go forward with the scheduled plan.
‘Some fans are already doubting Giovanni’s place on the show next year, but those conversations won’t take place for months.
‘However, he has no plans to step back from Strictly just yet.’
It was confirmed on the Strictly spinoff show It Takes Two on Monday evening that Amanda was leaving the competition.
In a heartfelt post shared to Instagram the actress explained that she had withdrawn from the show for ‘personal reasons’ and she’s ‘sad’ not to be going any further.
She thanked the ‘incredible production’ and said it was an ‘absolute joy’ working with her fellow contestants, though she didn’t pay tribute to her professional partner, Giovanni.
Writing on Instagram on Tuesday, Amanda said she was ‘sad’ not to be going further in the competition though she failed to pay tribute to Giovanni in her post
Giovanni’s partner Richie Anderson was the second celebrity to leave the competition last year and the two were plagued by rumours that there were arguments between them behind the scenes
On his Instagram profile, Giovanni shared a photo of the couple backstage saying he was ‘sad’ they couldn’t continue but he was ‘proud’ of everything they have achieved.
Following seven years on the BBC show, some Strictly viewers are predicting that this could be Giovanni’s last season performing with a celebrity partner.
One wrote: ‘I think this will be your last year… you have outgrown Strictly, and I think you know that.’
Another said: ‘I am devastated for you. I was supporting you both and voting. Will we still see you dance on Strictly next year?’
But sources close to Giovanni say that while those conversations won’t take place until 2024 that he isn’t even considering leaving the show.
Giovanni, who has romanced a number of celebrity contestants on Strictly including Georgia May Foote and Ashley Roberts, won the show in 2021 with deaf EastEnders actress Rose Ayling-Ellis.
The pair’s silent dance to Clean Bandit’s Symphony then went onto scoop the must-see moment at the 2022 BAFTA TV awards.
But the past two years have proven difficult for Giovanni.
His partner Richie Anderson was the second celebrity to leave the competition last year and the two were plagued by rumours that there were arguments between them behind the scenes.
Giovanni, who has romanced a number of celebrity contestants on Strictly including Georgia May Foote and Ashley Roberts, won the show in 2021 with deaf actress Rose Ayling-Ellis
Away from the dance floor, he’s enjoyed success with his new BBC travel series Adventures In Sicily alongside Anton Du Beke
At the beginning of this season, The Sun reported that Amanda was ‘threatening to quit’ after also rowing with Giovanni over his ‘militant style’ in the training room.
But away from the dance floor, he’s enjoyed success with his new BBC travel series Adventures In Sicily alongside Anton Du Beke, as well as their touring show Him & Me, plus his new cosmetics brand which he announced last week.
Giovanni shared the news of his business on Instagram alongside a black and white image of him about to kiss a Brazilian model.
The brand is called GP Vita, and he is working alongside entrepreneur Giacomo Tontarelli and marketing guru Nicholas Hill to create beauty products designed to ‘inspire and bring joy to life.’
MailOnline has contacted Giovanni’s spokesperson for comment.

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Drifting in Canada has increased quite a bit over the years, but some can say that it has increased exponentially in Quebec. With the Drift Mania Canadian Championships (DMCC) taking place every year in Quebec, the city has become a cornerstone of Canadian drifting. Paramount Visuals is currently filming a documentary about the drift scene in and around the city of Montreal, Quebec. They’re bringing in a unique factor to this documentary; it will have a cinematic feeling throughout the entire doc.
Paramount Visuals just released their second trailer taking a look at a PRO-AM drifter and his first experiences in a drift car and his drifting life now. Driving a car that pulls 20 pounds of boost, and 400 HP at the wheels, this 240 SX is a beast on the drift course. The trailer looks like it gives a very small idea of the film will look, feel, and sound. Be sure to subscribe to their channel on YouTube for every video update, and make sure to like them on Facebook so you can get behind the scenes looks as the production of the film progresses.


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Cookbook Review: Gluten-free Baking Classics
As I’ve been searching around for blogs and cookbooks, I’ve tended to stay away from those that are dedicated just to gluten-free baking. This is because I wanted recipes where I would have to do the least amount of tweaking. However, I am so, so, glad that I left Gluten-Free Baking Classics on my wish list.
I cracked it open on Christmas morning, started reading the introduction chapters, and became more and more excited. Roberts really digs into the science behind gluten-free baking. She doesn’t just say “xanthan gum is needed to replace gluten” – she details what happens in baked goods when you use too much and too little xanthan gum. Also, she notes that the taste you miss the most is the flavor of wheat itself. In comparison, the gluten-free flours are relatively transparent, so other flavors like extracts will shine through more. I also plan on using some of her tips on converting wheat-based recipes to gluten-free to fix my recipe for Cran-Orange Muffins to get the texture I want (using canola oil instead of butter/buttery spread, increasing the leavening agents).
In going through the recipes, I found only 21 recipes that didn’t need adapting. That’s because I’ve found in my experiments that milk really helps to smooth out the texture of gluten-free foods. Still, I feel up for trying out another 60 recipes that just need a few ingredients substituted. I am grateful that Roberts mentioned that others have made her recipes dairy-free, so that gives me confidence that my trials will work well. I’ve already adapted her cinnamon rolls with success.
I would recommend this book to anyone who is cooking gluten-free. However, I must mention that this is more of an intermediate level gluten-free cookbook. The front of the book contains three different flour mixes: an all purpose mix containing brown rice flour, potato starch, and tapioca flour; and two bread flour mixes that contain millet flour, sorghum flour, cornstarch, potato starch, and tapioca flour in different ratios. Other recipes will occasionally call for sweet rice flour (which when I omitted in my cinnamon rolls gave me a more biscuit like texture) or teff flour. All these flours can get overwhelming, to a beginner. But since I’ve been baking gluten-free for over a year, this is just what I need to take my baking, and my blog, to the next level.

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We are incredibly lucky that we can afford to stock our pantry with healthy, organic foods. Unfortunately, there are a lot of folks that can’t swing the cost of organic produce or even afford fresh food at all. There’s a little cafe in Denver, Colorado that’s looking to change all that.
So All May Eat Cafe in Denver serves healthy, organic meals on a pay-what-you-can basis. Instead of paying at a register, you drop a donation for your meal into their payment box. The restaurant is able to cover 75% of its operating costs this way. To make up the other 25%, they have grant money and larger donations.
The folks at Organic Nation shared a three minute video about this unique restaurant:
Pretty awesome, right? I love the idea of folks who can afford fresh, healthy food helping out ones who can’t. It’s also pretty great to see a business based on the assumption that “people are good.”
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""I have had an HIV scare before, and it was one of the most horrifying weeks of my life.""
Jack Garfield, a psychology undergraduate whose name has been changed to protect his privacy, explained that a drunken escapade led him astray from taking his usual ""universal precautions."" Nerve-wracking weeks followed the single condom-less night, while Garfield waited for the final round of tests to read negative.
Despite Garfield's scare, he maintains that AIDS has had minimal impact on his life.
The majority of college students, gay or otherwise, would probably echo Garfield's sentiments. The extent of HIV's presence in their lives ends with having protected sex as a requirement, the awkwardness of a pre-hookup discussion and the mental anguish of getting tested.
If you asked someone 20 years ago about the influence of AIDS in his or her life, the answer would have been gravely different.
The Millennial Generation is coming of age in a world in which AIDS, despite its prevalence, is not a death sentence. Every year, 2.6 million people contract HIV, but the greatly increased life expectancy has triggered complacency among sexually active youth. Things are different today – scientists know what causes the disease, there are (somewhat effective) treatments and those diagnosed aren't informed they have only six months to live.
""I think that the apathy about HIV is an issue for everyone, but particularly for today's students since (students) have not experienced friends or family members dying from HIV/AIDS,"" Lee Ann Hamilton, the assistant director of Health Promotion and Preventive Services at Campus Health Service, said in an email. ""Today's students are much more complacent than students 20 years ago.""
Hamilton said the problem is rooted in denial and rationalization.
""A Caucasian student may say, ‘Hey, I won't get HIV because I think it's largely affecting people of color,'"" Hamilton said. ""An African American, straight male may say, ‘Hey, I won't get it, because I'm not gay.' A gay or bisexual man may say, ‘Hey, I won't get it because I don't inject drugs.' The truth is, anyone who has unprotected sex or shares needles with others is at risk.""
There are more than 2,000 people living with HIV or AIDS in Pima County alone, according to the Arizona HIV/AIDS Semi-Annual Surveillance Report. The disease hasn't gone away, only now it lurks in the denial of the invincible teenage mindset.
""People still don't take sexual education seriously,"" said Jai Smith, a co-director of the ASUA Pride Alliance. ""They still think that it's very much something that can't happen to them, especially in the LGBTQ community.""
The unfortunate fact is that men who have sex with men comprise 48 percent of all people diagnosed with AIDS in America, according to the 2007 HIV/AIDS Surveillance Report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. High-risk heterosexual activity and injection drug use round out the transmission types.
This June marks the 30th anniversary of the first AIDS case reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Though educational information regarding AIDS is more accessible today than 25 years ago, public dialogue remains limited.
""It doesn't help that we are socialized to not really talk about sex or talk about sex in a backward and whisper sort of way,"" Smith said. ""It limits public discussion about it.""
Arizona law also limits sex and AIDS education in public schools. Instruction must solely ""promote abstinence"" and forbids curriculum that ""portrays homosexuality as a positive alternative life-style"" and ""suggests that some methods of sex are safe methods of homosexual sex.""
Though the amount infected by the virus stagnates around 55,000 people a year, the number of people living with HIV continues to grow. HIV isn't going away — only student awareness is.
— Ken Contrata isthe managing editor of the Arizona Daily Wildcat. He can be reached at email@example.com. Jazmine Woodberry contributed to the reporting of this article.

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Products -> Fermix
Submersible and angularly adjustable agitator for lateral installation
Application fieldsThe built-in agitator Fermix is submersible to a depth of up to 25 meters, as a special construction up to 100 meters. Thus it can be installed in any container. Attachment parts for concrete and steel tanks are available.
The agitator can be adjusted at an angle of 20°, to the right and the left and as well up and down.
This agitator is as well very suitable in combination with large wing mixers. Installation and dismantling can be carried out from the outside without having a person climb into the tank. Fermix is available with a geared motor from 7.5 kW up to 22 kW or with a hydraulic motor. The rotary frequency of the wings is about 300 to 400 RPM, depending on the model.
The wetted parts are zinc-coated or made of stainless steel (V2A or V4A).
Basic configuration· Agitator shaft: standard length 3700 mm
· Sealing: face seal SiC/SiC
· Bearing: tapered roller bearing and rolling contact bearing in oil bath
· Blade: 3-blade, pushing
· Geared motor
Additional parts and special equipment· Concrete formwork for wall-mounted frames, zinc-coated or stainless steel
· Wall-mounted frame, fixed – non-adjustable
· Wall-mounted frame, angle-adjustable with expansion joints up to 20°
· Geared motor, ATEX-certified
· Geared motor, special voltage
· Agitator length up to 5200 mm
Ihr Nutzen Your benefitFermix is an agitator for flexible and versatile use. By adjusting the angle it can be adapted to changing requirements.
As this agitator allows to be stacked it can be installed near the bottom of the tank in order to avoid sinking layers.

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Friday Finds showcases the books you ‘found’ and added to your To Be Read (TBR) list… whether you found them online, or in a bookstore, or in the library — wherever! (they aren’t necessarily books you purchased).
On my Shelves:
The Upside Of Unrequited by Becky Albertalli
Synopsis: Seventeen-year-old Molly Peskin-Suso knows all about unrequited love—she’s lived through it twenty-six times. She crushes hard and crushes often, but always in secret. Because no matter how many times her twin sister, Cassie, tells her to woman up, Molly can’t stomach the idea of rejection. So she’s careful. Fat girls always have to be careful.
Then a cute new girl enters Cassie’s orbit, and for the first time ever, Molly’s cynical twin is a lovesick mess. Meanwhile, Molly’s totally not dying of loneliness—except for the part where she is. Luckily, Cassie’s new girlfriend comes with a cute hipster-boy sidekick. Will is funny and flirtatious and just might be perfect crush material. Maybe more than crush material. And if Molly can win him over, she’ll get her first kiss and she’ll get her twin back.
There’s only one problem: Molly’s coworker Reid. He’s an awkward Tolkien superfan with a season pass to the Ren Faire, and there’s absolutely no way Molly could fall for him. Right?
I adored the author’s previous book, Simon vs the homo sapiens agenda, so i’m really looking forward to reading this one. I will be taking it with me on my trip to the UK.
Radio Silence by Alice Oseman
Synopsis: What if everything you set yourself up to be was wrong?
Frances has always been a study machine with one goal, elite university. Nothing will stand in her way; not friends, not a guilty secret – not even the person she is on the inside.
But when Frances meets Aled, the shy genius behind her favorite podcast, she discovers a new freedom. He unlocks the door to Real Frances and for the first time she experiences true friendship, unafraid to be herself. Then the podcast goes viral and the fragile trust between them is broken.
Caught between who she was and who she longs to be, Frances’ dreams come crashing down. Suffocating with guilt, she knows that she has to confront her past…
She has to confess why Carys disappeared…
Meanwhile, at uni, Aled is alone, fighting even darker secrets.
It’s only by facing up to your fears that you can overcome them. And it’s only by being your true self that you can find happiness.
Frances is going to need every bit of courage she has.
Okay, so i don’t even know why i picked up this book since i wasn’t much of a fan of the author’s previous book… but i guess i was on the mood of giving second chances ??
Sisters by Raina Telgemeier
Synopsis: Three weeks. Two sisters. One car. A True Story
Raina can’t wait to be a big sister. But once Amara is born, things aren’t quite how she expected them to be. Amara is cute, but she’s also a cranky, grouchy baby, and mostly prefers to play by herself. Their relationship doesn’t improve much over the years. But when a baby brother enters the picture, and later, when something doesn’t seem right between their parents, they realize they must figure out how to get along. They are sisters, after all.
Finally, i’ve been waiting to read this one for years but i could never buy it… now guess what? I have it! and i hope i’ll be getting to it really soon 🙂
A sincere warning about the entity in your home by Jason Arnopp
Synopsis: “Dear friend,
This is no chain letter, hoax or prank.
It is a sincere warning about your home and the entity which dwells within.
Your home has been haunted for quite some time.
I am sorry that I could not personally deliver this document. I did not even post it myself. The postmark on the envelope will not help you, should you ever attempt to locate me.
When this letter is complete, I shall entrust a friend in another country with repackaging and sending it on my behalf. This letter also may or may not have been translated from its original language.
You do not know me. You must never know me.
Neither do I know you, beyond your name, address and appearance. I have seen you in person but you have not seen me.
Think back to the day that you moved into your home. I contrived to casually pass by as you stood outside. I saw your face, but you did not so much as glance my way. I did not stop walking. I simply committed your face to memory and moved on before you became aware of my presence.
Why did I want to see you?
I suppose my conscience drove me to it. Just as it compels me to finally write this letter.
I wanted to see exactly who I was passing the entity on to.”
A NEW CONCEPT IN FEAR…
Imagine a supernatural horror story in which the paranormal activity happens within YOUR home.
A SINCERE WARNING ABOUT THE ENTITY IN YOUR HOME takes the form of an anonymous letter sent to YOUR address. It details the terrifying events which happened in your home and which continue to this day.
You have inherited a curse and are being preyed upon by a bone-chilling apparition. This 10,000-word letter from the previous resident advises you how to cope, while detailing the unthinkable ordeal they suffered before you.
A SINCERE WARNING ABOUT THE ENTITY IN YOUR HOME is the ultimate way to scare yourself in your own home, because it’s the only ghost story which takes place IN your home. Dare you read it?
So i read the synopsis and thought it would be a really interesting reading… i already read it, it’s a short story and though it was entertaining, it’s not that scary or surprising… i’ll be reviewing it soon…
And those were the books i purchased recently… did you bought or added any interesting books to yor shelves/tbr?

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This is a card I came up with to congratulate the happy couple. The base of the card is silver cs. The pink looking color is blush blossom. I stamped the main image with silver pigment ink, then embossed with silver embossing powder. It's so shiny! I placed some silver pearls here and there for some added bling (you know how I like my bling!) The sentiment layer is outlined with a silver leaf paint pen; making it look like there's a silver layer behind it. The blush layer is punched using the notched corner punch. Some silver organza ribbon finishes this one off.
Thanks for stopping by today!

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Aer Lingus today commences its new codesharing agreement with oneworld alliance partner American Airlines. From today, Aer Lingus flights between Ireland and New York, Boston, Chicago and Los Angeles will also be listed on computer systems worldwide as American Airlines flights.
This agreement will give Aer Lingus flights greater prominence on the vast American Airlines distribution network worldwide. It will open up new tourist markets with passengers booking on American Airlines internal US flights and connecting onto the new American Airlines codeshare flights directly to Ireland, boosting tourism traffic in the Irish marketplace.
This codeshare agreement will allow the 35 million members of the American Airlines AADVANTAGE travel awards programme to be ticketed straight through to Ireland on their reward tickets.
Aer Lingus Acting Group Chief Executive, Larry Stanley, welcoming the commencement of this codeshare agreement said that it would open up significant opportunities for the customers of Aer Lingus and American Airlines and for the economies of Ireland and the United States. “It will have the effect of introducing a new major US airline into the Irish market through Shannon and Dublin and will give Aer Lingus customers convenient access to the vast global network of American Airlines”.
Through their respective membership of the oneworld alliance, customers of both airlines will benefit from a seamless service with oneworld staff trained and equipped to assist customers of all member airlines throughout the oneworld network. Members of both airlines` frequent flyer programmes can earn and redeem miles on any of the alliance carriers and will have access to over 340 member airlines` lounges for eligible frequent flyer club members.

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Aeronautical structures are increasingly aging, and the occurrence of unexpected loads could reduce their operability. A health and usage monitoring system would enable the continuous monitoring of the state of health of a structure and track its aging by a load monitoring system, which aims at the real-time reconstruction of the loads acting on a structure. However, sometimes the loads and the induced strain and stress fields are difficult to be reconstructed exactly, as for complex loading due to flight maneuvers. In this work, the full strain and load fields of a structure are reconstructed by an inverse-direct approach, leveraging on the calibration matrix approach. The latter exploits a least-squares minimization of an error functional, defined as the comparison between measured strains in discrete positions and a numerical formulation of the same, to reconstruct an equivalent, however representative, load set. By assuming a linear relationship between strain and load through a calibration matrix, this minimization can be performed analytically, leading to a computationally very efficient algorithm that can be operated online. Once the equivalent load set is computed, the full strain field can be estimated relying on a second calibration matrix linking the external loads to the strain field of the complete structure. The method has been numerically tested with an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) subjected to aerodynamic pressure loads simulating flight maneuvers. Finally, the results are experimentally validated during a ground test program on a real UAV, proving the robustness to different experimental uncertainties.


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Republican U.S. Senate Candidate Messner Applauds Proposal to Move Tax Deadline
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BEDFORD, NH – Republican U.S. Senate candidate Bryant “Corky” Messner says he supports a move to delay the federal tax filing deadline from April 15th to July 15th, in light of the Coronavirus guidelines and their impact on tax-paying Americans.
Kentucky Republican Senator Rand Paul made the proposal, which also asks that the I.R.S. waive any interest and fees for late payments to ease the financial challenges facing businesses and individuals as a result of the pandemic.
“This is exactly the forward-thinking we should expect from the U.S. Senate,” says Messner. “We need to recognize the implications of lockdowns, canceled events and other results of the Coronavirus precautions, and reassure all Americans that their government understands their impact and will put measures in place to safeguard our economy and our citizens.”


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Shawn Corey Carter, more commonly known by his moniker Jay-Z, is an iconic hip-hop musician, accomplished businessperson, and one of the wealthiest people on Earth. Starting as a rapper – but using his unique talent and relentless drive to build an empire in music, fashion, sports and technology. We will explore Jay-Z’s life journey and uncover how he became one of America’s wealthiest billionaires in this article.
Who is Jay-Z?
Jay-Z was born December 4, 1969 in Brooklyn, New York and began writing rap lyrics at age 16. In 1996 he released his debut album entitled Reasonable Doubt; which gained widespread critical acclaim and established him as one of hip-hop industry’s premier figures. Since then he has released 13 more solo albums as well as collaborated with other artists.
The Rise of Jay-Z
Jay-Z’s success extends far beyond music; he has also ventured into business. In 1995 he co-founded Roc-A-Fella Records along with Damon Dash and Kareem “Biggs” Burke which signed artists such as Kanye West and Rihanna; later selling his stake for $10 Million.
Jay-Z co-founded Rocawear clothing line in 1999, which became an overnight success, garnering over $700 Million in revenue by 2007. Jay sold this company for $204 Million but stayed active within fashion by creating Shawn Carter Collection luxury clothing brand.
Jay-Z expanded his business ventures beyond music to establish Roc Nation Entertainment Company which represents some of the greatest names from music, sports, media, and beyond. Furthermore, he invested in tech startups including Uber, JetSmarter and Robinhood – among many more besides. Keep reading: Robert Plant Net Worth Explained
Jay-Z’s Net Worth
Jay-Z’s estimated net worth has long been the subject of much discussion, ranging from one billion dollars up to six. Forbes currently estimates him with an estimated worth of approximately $1.4 billion making him one of the richest individuals worldwide.
Jay-Z has amassed much of his fortune through business ventures. These have yielded him nearly $400 million from Rocawear alone; $220 million came from Ace of Spades champagne brand; and 300 million dollars was gained as investment into Tidal music streaming platform.
Jay-Z has used his music career to significantly build up his net worth. His albums have sold 50 million globally and his tours grossed over $1 billion yearly; additionally, he owns streaming rights to his entire catalogue which generates millions in yearly revenues from streaming revenue alone.
The Legacy of Jay-Z
Jay-Z has achieved incredible success due to his talent, hard work and business acumen. Not only has he established himself within hip hop but has become an influential force within business too – using his success for good by investing in initiatives supporting education reform, criminal justice reform and economic empowerment initiatives.
Jay-Z’s incredible journey from rapper to billionaire serves as an inspiring lesson to many. He is proof that through hard work and determination anything is achievable.
Jay-Z stands as an iconic figure from our time, having achieved success across music, fashion and business with hard work and an entrepreneurial mindset. His life’s work is testament to this. Jay has inspired millions around the globe to follow their own passions while living out a legacy which will endure for decades to come.

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Report of two novel mutations in PTHLH associated with brachydactyly type E and literature review
Autosomal‐dominant brachydactyly type E is a congenital limb malformation characterized by small hands and feet as a result of shortened metacarpals and metatarsals. Alterations that predict haploinsufficiency of PTHLH, the gene coding for parathyroid hormone related protein (PTHrP), have been identified as a cause of this disorder in seven families. Here, we report three patients affected with brachydactyly type E, caused by PTHLH mutations expected to result in haploinsufficiency, and discuss our data compared to published reports. © 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
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Nottingham in the sunshine is simply exquisite!
The council always seems to make the most of ‘Market Square’ in the city centre and constantly has an abundance of festivals, celebrations, food stalls and sometimes even a rather cute little funfair, which is exactly what I found when I was strolling around town on Saturday with Jordan. A mixture of fairground rides, food stalls, bars and even a man made beach has all been built to look like a mini seaside resort.
Having previously been there on Saturday to take a look around, buy some milk bottle sweets to sort out my cravings (I’ve been addicted to them since I was a little girl) and some lunch of which Jordan bought a particularly delicious pork and stuffing roll from the hog roast stall, I decided it would only be fair to show you Nottingham’s mini seaside resort since I ‘had’ to venture into town for a little shopping trip yesterday.
Now I don’t mean to state the obvious, but a mini seaside resort in the middle of a city in this beautiful weather we’re having? Fantastic! The E.ON Nottingham Riviera 2012 as it is so named is in Market Square until 28th August so there’s plenty of time to go and check it out.


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Tel Aviv has a reputation as one of the most vibrant & full-of-life tourist destinations in the world. From stunning beaches and world-class restaurants & cafés to amazing nightlife and the best hotel in Tel Aviv, the White City offers an undying experience one can never forget.
With many charming attractions and things to do, Tel Aviv is a place you can easily fall in love with – at first, unwillingly, and then, intentionally. In Tel Aviv, you will find warm, welcoming, and friendly vibes that you won’t experience in any other Israeli city.
The Tel Avivians are party maniacs, but the city itself has a powerful character that doesn’t sum up with just that. The city is home to diverse cultures, art, history, and magnificent spots that you will start hearing voices in your ears to visit Tel Aviv again.
Regardless of being an expensive tourist place, here’s why you should visit Tel Aviv at least once.
Classical tales & traditional art stories
Take a leisure walk down the oldest Tel Aviv Street, Rothschild Boulevard, and indulge yourself in the past of this amazing city. As you stroll by the street, you will find iconic structures and monuments, such as the famous Independence Hall where the first Prime Minister of Israel, David Ben-Gurion, read the Proclamation of Independence on May 14, 1948.
Another reason people love Tel Aviv is because of its spectacular street art stories. Visit South Tel Aviv and head to Florentine. You will find a mixed population here and the neighborhood is known to be the ‘Hub of Art.’ The city features tons of art museums, art galleries, art schools, and captivating street art. Every nook and street corner expresses the essence of the artistic authenticity of Tel Aviv.
Old City Jaffa – A magnificent, historical enclave by the sea
The gorgeousness of Jaffa city overflows from every angle. Magnificent alleys, boutique hotels, ancient buildings, picturesque landmarks – an itinerary to this historic city provides a stimulating experience. You don’t even have to worry about the accommodation as the city offers an abundance of options to spend a peaceful night. Many Tel Aviv hotels booking services are available online. For instance, Loginn Hotels. They have six autonomous hotels in Tel Aviv located in a quiet place, boasting lush views, away from the city’s nuisance.
What makes Jaffa fascinating is the sunset views from the waterfront and its many narrow lanes where anyone can easily get lost. And if you are staying in Tel Aviv Pixel Hotel, visit the clock tower, a mosque beautified by the sea, and treat yourself to one of the Israeli restaurants. Spend time in mind-blowing parlors and a marvelous airport with outstanding cafés that are ideal for romantic dining.
The Restaurants & Cafés
For food lovers, Tel Aviv is nothing less than heaven. The White City is a hotbed for traditional and modern restaurants spanning the entire gastronomic spectrum. From fine dining to local street food, from far Eastern dishes to Middle Eastern cuisine and Eastern Europe, from American and Australian to African, and so on, Tel Aviv is the hub to experience the best culinary tours.
Don’t think Tel Aviv is all about falafel & shawarma. There’s more, try traditional Israeli delicacies, like shakshuka, schnitzel, sabich, burekas, and more. In Tel Aviv, chefs get VIP treatment, and you’ll find many names being dropped at the table. There’s also this unique service in Tel Aviv where you can pay and have a meal with local Tel Avivians.
Style & Shopping
Tel Aviv may not be about trends and styles (people literally live on a beach, remember?), but you’ll still find many amazing fashion shops around the corner. Tel Aviv is located between the Middle East and Europe — unlike Istanbul on the edge, but the city is quite influenced by the cosmopolitan vibes and laid-back attitude, and thus, knows how to shop.
Although Tel Aviv is an expensive place, if you know the right markets with boutique shops, you are good to go. For instance, visit the popular Carmel Market, a massive marketplace straddled between Allenby and King George that has everything you can think of. From fresh fruits & vegetables to tobacco, to clothing – you can shop for anything under one roof. Surprise your taste buds and grab a bite in nearby street food stalls and boutique cafés or a drink in one of the little cute bars.
Some other marketplaces to soak up a unique shopping experience include Ramat Aviv, Dizengoff Mall, Herzliya Outlet, Azrieli, and Arena Mall. Here, you will get a complete consumer experience, just like in Europe or the USA.
Whether you’re planning a trip to Tel Aviv or simply live there, if not sooner, you will eventually build a strong – physical & emotional – relationship with the city. Some people might look at these four reasons as negative (more than half of Tel Aviv is covered with sand, and tourists are constantly sweating!), but Tel Aviv will surely make you fall in love with it.
In case you need help finding the best hotel in Tel Aviv, feel free to connect with us. Loginn Hotels has six autonomous properties for tourists who don’t want staff to interfere during their stay. Our hotels are more like “Home, away from Home.” Our spaces come with flat-screen TVs, a private bath, a small kitchen, free WiFi, and all basic amenities. Check out our website to learn more.”


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Justin Bieber Just Challenged Tom Cruise to a Fight
Everyone on Twitter is SO confused.
Selena Gomez Just Deleted the Last Trace of Justin Bieber From Her Instagram
She took down the photo she posted on his 24th birthday.
Sophie Turner and Maisie Williams Want to Make a Movie About Their ‘Very Intense’ Friendsh…
The 'Game of Thrones' stars want to keep working together.
Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger Are Married!
Inside the couple's 'romantic' wedding ceremony.
Lil Xan Speaks Out After Pulling a Gun on a Man in a Gas Station
Apparently, it was all because of an argument over Tupac.
Pauley Perrette Accuses Former ‘NCIS’ Co-Star of ‘Attacking’ Her in Shocking Tweets
She said she'll never return to the show.
This Street Artist Posted a Graphic Image to Mock Miley Cyrus’ Pro-Choice Cake Photo
He plastered the images all over Los Angeles.
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Everything We Know About Halsey’s New Album
Her new album is expected later this year!
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The woman has reportedly received death threats over the incident.
Jonas Brothers Drop New Album ‘Happiness Begins': See How Fans Reacted
Some fans said the Jonas Brothers' new album 'saved 2019.'

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RBI Household Inflation Expectation Survey: According to RBI, in the survey conducted among the families regarding inflation, most of the people believe that an increase in inflation may be seen in the near term. People who participated in the RBI survey said that there may be a rise in the prices of food items in the next three months.
The Reserve Bank of India released the results of the Bi-Monthly Inflation Expectations Survey of Households (IESH) for January 2024, from which these things have come to light. If we look at the results of the survey, most of the people participating in the survey say that there may be a rise in inflation in the near term. However, compared to the previous round of survey, in this round of survey the number of people who believed that inflation will remain high in the period of one year has decreased.
Most of the families participating in the survey believe that high food prices will continue to haunt them for the next three months. According to them, there may be a rise in the prices of food products. This survey was conducted in 19 cities between 2 and 11 January 2024 in which 6062 families participated. 52.3 percent women have participated in this survey.
Inflation has also become a cause of concern for RBI. After the meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee on Thursday, February 8, 2024, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said that in the coming days, the direction of inflation will be decided based on the outlook of food inflation. The weather remains a risk for the Rabi crop. Due to global tension, on one hand we are facing supply chain problems and on the other hand, fluctuations in crude oil prices are also being seen. According to RBI, the inflation rate in 2024-25 is expected to be 4.5 percent.
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Kuria Kimani, a Molo Member of Parliament, has joined the United Democratic Alliance, which is led by Deputy President William Ruto. Ruto welcomed the MP to the UDA party at his official Karen residence. On a Jubilee ticket, the MP was elected to his first term in office.In the primaries, he will run for the UDA ticket.
“I have served my Jubilee Party diligently. As I look forward to serving the people of Molo as their Member of Parliament for another term, I will be seeking this mandate through United Democratic Alliance (UDA),” he stated on his Twitter handle.
Other leaders present during his welcoming include Mathira MP Rigathi Gachagua and his Kiharu counterpart Ndindi Nyoro. “Karibu to UDA – Kazi ni Kazi Molo MP, Hon Kuria Kimani (KK). The Hustler Nation received Hon CPA KK Sunday Morning. Karibu sana Bro,” MP Nyoro stated on Facebook.
Kimani had been leaning towards the Handshake team for some time before he went under. He was probably thinking about his political future when he decided to join the DP’s camp. A good number of Mount Kenya politicians have lately been seen joining Ruto’s UDA party while few have been seen supporting the opponent’s Azimio la Umoja leader Raila Odinga.


The upcoming New 2017 Chevrolet ZR1 is an already looks impressive, and this coupe will be the 8th generation of the C8 coupe. Actually, the 2017 New Zora ZR1 is the redesigned version of the C7 coup, but it will be constructed on the modified aluminum chassis.
2017 Chevrolet ZR1 New Design and Specs
The new 2017 Chevrolet ZR1 might just get the new platform nevertheless. The 2017 Zora ZR1 is expected to be a modified version of the C7 design. In order to come with an exclusive render, the engineers moved the cockpit slightly forward and down. The nose of the car is still pointed in shape and elongated edges with more belligerent cooling ducts. New Corvette’s body should give it more supercar-like appeal and it is evident that iconic car might never look the same again as well as not riding the same.
The 2017 Chevrolet ZR1 will get a cooling ducts will be more aggressive than before and it gets the real performance benefits through a wider track and a huge splitter at its front. The lowered nose of the new vehicle will allow for an improved forward visibility, but it comes with a slightly increased to offer taller passengers a comfortable ride.
The Chevrolet ZR1 2017 more luxurious than the outgoing model. Most of the surfaces inside the cabin of the new vehicle are covered with high-quality Alcantara leather and carbon fiber. The infotainment will be just breath-taking, you will realize an incorporation of high end technology that includes LED lighting, a couple of large LCD screens. The superior seats, the charmingly designed, square-silhouetted steering wheel resemble those of the Ferrari model and Lamborghini vehicle.
2017 Chevrolet ZR1 Engine
The major obsession of 2017 Chevrolet ZR1 was speed and performance. Zora tirelessly worked on mid-engine prototypes of Corvettes during his profession. Despite creating a mid-engine prototype for almost all Corvette generations, the Corvette new ZR1 seems to be a different from all others. It is the only Corvette that Zora designed with an engine behind the driver.
The New ZR1 will make use of the engine same as that of the Z06 but with a little bit of improvements. The engine will produce 740 horsepower and the 700 pound-feet of torque. The transmission choices will also be very similar to those of the Z06 with a seven-speed manual or eight-speed automatic. The targets of the Zora ZR1 in terms of performance should see the 0 to 6- sprint dispatched n 2.8 seconds or less with a top speed in the range of 215 to 220 mph.
2017 Chevrolet Corvette Zora ZR1 should be able to achieve top speeds of around 200 mph and 0 to 60 time in around 3 seconds. Also, new ZR1 will bring manual transmission, one of reasons why this supercars is so powerful.
2017 Chevrolet ZR1 Price and Release Date
However impressive the figures are, hey are equally matched by automobile giants such as Audi, BMW, Jaguar, Lamborghini, etc. But the toughest competition for 2017 Corvette ZR1 would sure be Ferrari 458 and Porsche 911 turbo. The starting price for the new Zora model will be around $150,000. Slightly cheaper than all its competitors. The specific release date are not yet announced by the General Motors.


The George Benson Quartet
George Benson (born March 22, 1943) is an American musician, guitarist and singer-songwriter. He began his professional career at twenty-one, as a jazz guitarist. Benson uses a rest-stroke picking technique similar to that of gypsy jazz players such as Django Reinhardt. A former child prodigy, Benson first came to prominence in the 1960s, playing soul jazz with Jack McDuff and others. He then launched a successful solo career, alternating between jazz, pop, R&B singing, and scat singing. His album Breezin' was certified triple-platinum, hitting #1 on the Billboard album chart in 1976. His concerts were well attended through the 1980s, and he still has a large following. He has received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.


The Rock’et Man
Nowadays, the rock of the 1960s, ‘70s and ‘80s, is – undeniably – assimilated to the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Queen, and some other great names. However, after looking deeper at the influential artists of the rock era, the legendary English singer, pianist and songwriter, Elton John, popped out.
In his earlier years, Sir Elton John was very creative – especially during the 1970s – as he created a music that was modern, outgoing, and energetic. His way of integrating electric guitar and acoustic piano into his music, made an interesting combination as it incredibly well mixed with his low tenor vocal style. With seven consecutive No. 1 albums in the three-and-a-half-year period from 1972 to 1975, Elton John won his place as one of the dominant forces in rock.
Release in October 1973, his seventh album called Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, has earned over the years, the merit to be his most popular and successful album. But before talking about the release and reception of the album, let’s dig into the recording session.
The Rolling Stones’ eleventh album Goats Head Soup, got Elton John and lyricist Bernie Taupin somehow inspired, as they decided to imitate the band, and went to Kingston, in Jamaica, in order to record John’s new album. Unlike the Rolling Stones, Elton John did not like what the studio offered. The recording system, as well as the material, were outdated, thus John and his team went back to France, where they had previously recorded his two previous records. However, going to Jamaica gave John enough material to write song after song, creating a double album containing seventeen songs, for almost eighty minutes of music.
Elton John’s creativity flourished all the way during the recording of the album. As producer Gus Dudgeon explained, “I was doing the mix and for some weird reason, Elton happened to have hit the opening piano chord of the song exactly one bar before the song actually started. [I thought], ‘It’s the sort of thing that people do on stage just before they’re going to start a song.’ For some reason that chord being there made me think, ‘Maybe we should fake-live this.’ So we did. The whistling is me and some other guys and the applause is taken from when Elton did the Festival Hall, plus a bit of Jimi Hendrix Live at the Isle Of Wight.”
Such innate inspiration had no other way but to bring Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, at the number one position on the Billboard 200 chart, for eight weeks. Furthermore, it also hit number one in UK, Canada, and Australia.
Elton John and Bernie Taupin had just created a magnum opus!


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No Cross-Platform Play for Overwatch in Part Because PC Players Might Have Advantage
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Today at BlizzCon 2015, Blizzard confirmed that Overwatch will not support cross-platform play. PC players will only play with other PC players; while players on Xbox One and PlayStation 4 will only play against people on those same consoles. Blizzard senior designer Jeremy Craig shared the news in an interview today, explaining that part of the reason for the decision came down to keeping the game fair and balanced.
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"It's really difficult," he said about why Overwatch won't support cross-platform play. "From a gameplay standpoint, mouse and keyboard has a little bit of an advantage in terms of being able to spin really quickly. And our game is pretty fast-paced. It just felt like there was a little bit too much of an advantage.
"It just seems like the console crowd is going to love playing against the console people; the PC people will love playing against PC people."
Also in our interview, Craig said there are basically no differences between the PC and console versions of Overwatch. They are "pretty much 1:1," he said.
One major game that does support cross-platform play between PC and console is Street Fighter V, which will allow PC players to fight against PS4 users. The game's beta tests, however, have not gone so well.
Craig also told GameSpot that Overwatch's business model was not locked in from the onset of development. Some thought it would be a free-to-play game like Team Fortress 2. "For me as a developer, it's awesome, because at Blizzard, we have the freedom to make these games what we want them to be and sort of trust that we'll figure out the best way to deliver it to the players," he said.
During a BlizzCon presentation tonight, game director Jeff Kaplan shared even more details about Overwatch. He said the game was planned from day one for consoles. He also said there won't be a Mac version, at least not right away, because doing that is "too challenging." In addition, Kaplan explained that Blizzard hopes to one day add per-hero key-binding for all 21 characters.
On top of that, Kaplan said Blizzard hopes to introduce modding support for Overwatch down the line. This probably won't be in place for launch, but he stressed that, "We absolutely believe in modding." He added that local "split-screen co-op would be awesome," though there are no plans at this moment.
What's more, Kaplan confirmed that the new Overwatch characters announced at BlizzCon earlier today will be released in the beta next week.
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FOLLOW LIVE: Friday night Volusia County high school football updates
Local high school football games in Volusia and Flagler counties are heading into another week of play after a delay because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and we'll be updating live from the fields.
Want to talk about the games, the players, the coaches, the season, or prep football in general? Check out our Volusia-Flagler High School Football Facebook group and join the discussion.
And you can follow along. Chris Boyle is reporting live from the Mainland/Seminole game, and Zach Dean is at DeLand/Deltona.


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MyJuicebox throw a mighty-fine celebration featuring veteran Bristolian reggae selectah Derek, who brings his amazing collection of Jamaican music back to this brilliant good times basement once more to make you work off all those mince pies with a righteous mix of funk and blues to ska and classic R&B via roots and dancehall. He's joined by fresh talent in the shape of Martelo (YoYo), Adam Callan & Becky Tong (MyJuicebox), DJ MIM (Black Cab Sessions) Fabio Lendrum and Joe Tongadding all kinds of eclectic globetrotting bass to create a jam-hot all-star session. [NB: Tables are £250, including free entry for eight people and two bottles of Champagne].


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Description: an underground chamber reached by a deep shaft
This source was once known as the Damoiselle Spring and fed water to a local water cure and bathing establishment.
Access to the spring is by means of a deep shaft giving entry to an underground chamber. The iron cover to the shaft lies in a brick and stone surround alongside a contour path behind number 151 Folly Cottage, formerly Danzell Cottage, which is believed to be an old cider house.
The water was used freely by the local inhabitants from the 1820s until it was contained for public supply under the Malvern Link (Extension and Water) Act of 1896. In December 1898 the Surveyor, Mr Maybury, produced for the Council his plans for the better collection and distribution of the Danzell Spring. It became clear to the local people with an interest in the spring that their water rights would be interfered with as a result of the work and they met to consider claims for compensation. Clause 49 of the Malvern Link Water Act of 1896 specified that the District Council 'must not sink any well, or construct any works for the purpose of abstracting underground water' and 45 owners and tenants signed a petition claiming free water if the Danzell Spring was diverted. They also asked for a new tank to replace the existing one, which was on private ground, and that any surplus water should be for public use. In return the Council could sink a tunnel for water.
The Council soon found underground water and, having done so, claimed that it was not from the Danzell Spring so the owners were not entitled to compensation. The owners were furious. Having had free water for 75 years the Council had taken the supply into the mains and left them none. They challenged the Council; the argument was debated; it was decided to allow compensation of 15 gallons per head per day reckoning on 5 members per household. Later the Council maintained that Earl Beauchamp, who owned the nearby Birches Farm, was the only owner allowed compensation from the Danzell Spring. So the controversy raged on until, under an agreement dated March 1905, local residents were awarded the right to receive water at a rate of 9d per 1000 gallons in perpetuity.
The threat to the water supplies of local residents erupted again in 1998. The Malvern Gazette featured an editorial 'Legal Threat to end cheap water deal'. This time Severn Trent Water was seeking to remove the entitlement of about two dozen customers who were receiving the water for the minimal charge. The water company claimed the water was unfit for drinking; the residents sought renovation of the spring to overcome the problem. There was also a dispute over who owned the spring - was it the Malvern Hills Conservators, on whose land the access shaft lies, or was it the water company?. The 24 householders affected were H. Arnold, John Ballinger, W.H Biggs, Joseph Baughan, Samuel James Beddoes, William Clifford, Eliza Collicott, James Evans, John Evans, William Evans, J. Gwynn, Thomas Hammond, Jessie Sarah Hayes, A.H. Herbert, Joseph Hodges, Thomas V. Holds, Annie Jones, V.T Lloyd, Alfred Newell, Jane Pitt, Job Pitt, Charles Summers, Thomas William Trigg and Mary Webb.
The water has supplied the public main and serviced an area from Ebrington Road junction, West Malvern to the North Malvern Reservoir above Clock Tower. A bulk water meter, located on the footpath above Ebrington Road junction, formerly recorded the output from the spring. The meter has now been removed and the Danzell spring has run into the collector main since c.1970.
Between the old Methodist Church (number 139) and the old Bath House (number 141) is a substantial outfall from the Danzell Spring, which used to feed the Bath House. There is a further outflow below, on the downhill side of the West Malvern Road that provides water for a water garden in the garden of Ryecroft House, formerly the fire station.
Nearby a spout is reported to have once existed in the Y of the road junction between Old Hollow Road and West Malvern Road, near The Lamb public house.
1. Bruce at the Danzell chamber access in the 1990s.
2. Ryecroft House outflow and water garden.
 Knight E M. 2000, The West Malvern Book, Cappella Archive, Malvern. p.3.
 Goodbury 1993
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 Malvern Advertiser, 10 Dec 1898; 15 April 1899.
 Malvern Advertiser, 6 May 1899.
 Malvern Advertiser, 15 July 1899.
 Malvern Gazette 11 Sept 1998.
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