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It’s a new year, which means it’s time for a quick refresh of your home decor. It’s time you get in there, clear out the cobwebs and bring a little freshness to your home for the year ahead. From taking down the Christmas decorations to reorganising the layout of the room you have in front of you, you can make some small, simple changes to clear out the house and make room for a new look.
Some people go into the new year expecting to feel flat – those January blues happen very often to a lot of people. You don’t have to feel that way if you have a project in front of you, though. With the right renovation project, you can plough your energy into hiring skips for the clutter you plan to throw out. You can go and choose your own unique paint colour choices ready to paint the walls, and you can take the time to plan an entirely new exterior, too. So, with this in mind, here are five ways that you can clear out the cobwebs and make your new year your time for a new home start.
- Add new pillows. You can really transform both the bedroom and the living room with new pillows. Throw pillows and blankets are all the rage right now, so if you are looking to get rid of the Christmas pillows and decor, choose a new colour to match the rest of the house. You will find that pillows can instantly brighten the living room and you will love the look of how they are when you pile them up!
- Make an entrance. Dusting off the front hall and porch is a good way to clear out the dust and get your home looking inviting in the new year. The front hall and porch are the first two places your guests will see. So, clean the floors and wipe down the door frames and the door, put up some new artwork on the walls and replace the lightbulbs on the walls. You can bet that you’ll love how warm and happy your home will feel as a result.
- Add a little nature. While your Christmas tree may be down, you can still add some greenery to your home. You might be tired of looking at the empty space your Christmas tree used to live in, and so you should fit it up with new plants! Floor to ceiling climbers, indoor plants in pretty plant pots and even huge vases of flowers – they all can make a difference to the way that your home looks and feels. It makes it feel fresh, which is what you want.
- Buy something new. It’s sales season! Now is the time to buy a new statement piece for your home. It doesn’t even have to be furniture: you can add a rug or new curtains and still have the same impact!
- Upgrade your paintwork. Lastly, adding a fresh lick of paint to tired looking walls will help you to really clear out those cobwebs and make your home look fresh!
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Halloween is pretty much just around the corner and we all know what that means… TIME TO PANIC!
The most stressful part of this spooktacular holiday is finding the perfect costume, right? But like us are you stuck for inspiration this year? Well have no fear, as Team Fuzz are coming to your rescue, as we take a look back through some of the most devilishly terrifying celebrity costumes of all time.
Let your mind wander through some of the strangest images you will ever see…
10. Lady GaGa as a ‘Ghost’
At number ten it’s the Queen of the weird and wonderful herself, Lady Gaga!
Known for breaking the rules of fashion and pushing the limits to the maximum, this time Gaga has left herself at home and stripped it right back for this simple yet classic costume. Ah yes, the good old fashioned holes in a duvet cover number, we’ve tried this one many a time.
If your looking for an effortless costume at an affordable price then this is the one for you. Sadly we give GaGa a 1/10 for effort, but an incredible 10/10 for the humour factor.
9. Harrison Ford as a ‘Nun’
Have you ever wondered how Indiana Jones spends his weekends?
The Nun is a classic costume and with the release of the Nun movie franchise, it has been reborn.
Seen and worn every year by many, we still think Mr Ford is the holy one and only.
8. Nicole Scherzinger as ‘Cleopatra’
To us Nicole Scherzinger is more than worthy of the Queen status, which she has taken to a whole new level with this beautiful Halloween look.
With the classic bob, iconic makeup and regal costume, Nicole could easily be mistaken for the real Egyptian Queen Cleopatra herself… had she not been deceased a significant amount of time.
Nicole you look Schermazing!
7. The Rock as ‘The Hulk’
Why directors pay so much for CGI when ‘The Rock’ exists is beyond us, he is pretty much the hulk on a daily basis… minus the green paint of course!
This costume was made for Dwayne Johnson. Is there anything this man can’t pull off?
6. Katy Perry as a ‘Cheeto’
Here Katy Perry is the epitome of an absolute mood!
This costume calls out to us on telepathical frequency and is one we can all relate to.
Have you ever heard someone say if you eat anymore of something your gonna look like it? Here we have a visual representation of that situation and it is awesome! So where can we get our hands on a Cheetos bag?
5. Harry Styles as ‘Elton John’
One of our all time Halloween favourites is when celebrities dress up as other celebrities, and Harry Styles has done just that with this legendary look.
We know this outfit anywhere, it’s none other than music royalty Mr Elton John and we have to say Styles has it perfectly nailed.
10/10 from us for effort.
4. Joe Jonas & Sophie Turner as ‘Gomez & Morticia Addams’
No Halloween is complete without an appearance from Halloween’s favourite family, why it’s the Addams Family and we have to say they have never looked better.
Sophie and Joe both look deadly fabulous as Gomez and Morticia, resembling the original characters pretty closely.
They are killing us…
3. Le Bron James as ‘PennyWise’
Picture your worst nightmare… LeBron James has only gone and brought it to life!
Imagine a 6ft 8 Pennywise, that is the stuff of nightmares – he is definitely winning medals with this one!
2. Heidi Klum as ‘Michael Jackson in Thriller’
Heidi Klum has been known for her many brilliant Halloween costumes over the years, and yet again she does not disappoint!
When you think of Halloween Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ comes to mind, but instead of the iconic red number Heidi has gone for the original Werewolf Jackson costume.
We have to say it looks absolutely spooktacular.
1. Neil Patrick Harris & Family as ‘Star Wars New Hope Cast’
Stealing the limelight and creeping into number one is the legen… wait for it… dary, legendary Neil Patrick Harris and his family dressed as the Star Wars ‘New Hope’ cast.
This is the perfect way to get the whole family involved during this Halloween holiday and is sure to go down in history.
When you choose your costume this year, May the Force be With You!!
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After a challenging 2020 that saw the festival cut short by a November lockdown, the 59th iteration of the Viennale 2021 roars back with some 240 films from the world over shown in five cinemas – including the resplendent, newly renovated Gartenbaukino! If you’re spoilt for choice, don’t despair – here are METROPOLE’s top picks for Vienna’s premier cinematic event!
Anita Rocha da Silveira (Brazil) 2021; Portuguese with English subtitles. Oct 23, 21:30 & Oct 25, 13:30, Urania
Only her second feature, young director Anita Rocha da Silveira crafts a scathing satire of Brazil’s rising religious right, depicting a dystopian near-future where gangs of masked girls mete out vigilante justice on “sinners” and post their exploits on social media while the boys in the local militia do calisthenics in camo pants. Owing more than a little to genre masters like Dario Argento and John Carpenter, it’s garish and audacious, a feminist sci-fi horror. The director will be present for the screening.
9. Zeroes and Ones
Abel Ferrara (Germany, UK, Italy, USA) 2021; in English. Oct 30, 17:30, Gartenbau & Oct 31, 14:00, Urania
A regular sight at the festival, cult director and longtime expat Abel Ferrara (Bad Lieutenant, King of New York) took full advantage of last year’s hard lockdown for his latest film: Featuring a gaunt and intense Ethan Hawke as a shadowy military operative trying to foil a terrorist attack in Ferrara’s chosen hometown of Rome, the film’s empty streets are an eerie backdrop for this terse, grimy thriller, adding to the anxiety and paranoia – as are the facemasks, hand sanitizer, and zoom calls. Abel Ferrara and actor Cristina Chiriac will attend.
Terence Davies (UK) 2021; in English. Oct 23, 11:00, Gartenbau & Oct 24, 20:30 Filmmuseum.
Highly regarded as one of Britain’s foremost contemporary directors, Terence Davies will be honored at this year’s Viennale with a screening of his entire filmography, including gems like the 2011 drama The Deep Blue Sea and his acclaimed documentary about growing up in Liverpool, Of Time and the City. A meticulous chronicler of society’s outsiders, Davies, in his most recent work, covers the life of decorated WWI veteran and poet Siegfried Sassoon, a man who sought redemption in the settings of the interwar years, from the trenches of the western front to the salons of London, in his anti-war activism, his many affairs with prominent men and his eventual marriage and embrace of Catholicism. Mr. Davies will attend the screening.
7. Les Sorcières d L’Orient (The Witches of the Orient)
Julien Faraut (France) 2021; Japanese and Russian with English subtitles. Oct 25, 21:15, Metro & Oct 27, 16:00, Urania
After previously covering tennis legend John McEnroe, documentary filmmaker Julien Faraut turns to the Japanese women’s volleyball team at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, interspersing archival footage with modern-day interviews as well as scenes from the anime they inspired, to tell the engaging story of a former factory team that won an astounding 258 games in a row – bringing them well-earned fame and, eventually, gold after a grueling finale against the Soviet Union. The director will be present for the screening.
Apichatpong Weerasethakul (Colombia, Thailand, Great Britain, Mexico, France, China, Taiwan) 2021; English and Spanish with English subtitles. Oct 26, 20:30, Gartenbau & Oct 28, 17:45, Stadtkino
A favorite on the festival circuit, Palme d’Or-winner Apichatpong Weerasethakul makes his first cinematic departure from his native Thailand: In Memoria, he chooses Colombia as an apt backdrop for his trademark fantastic realism with Tilda Swinton as his protagonist – a British orchid expert plagued by mysterious noises only she can hear. Tying for this year’s jury prize with Ha’Berech (Ahed’s Knee, also showing at the Viennale) at the Cannes Film Festival, producer Simon Field will attend the screening.
5. The Sparks Brothers
Edgar Wright (USA) 2020; in English with German subtitles. Oct 30, 23:00, Stadtkino & Oct 31, 11:00, Urania
Best known for quirky crowd-pleasers like Shaun of the Dead and Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, Edgar Wright delves into a documentary for the first time with this portrait of brothers Ron and Russell Mael – better known as the wildly eccentric band Sparks – who, despite their outsize influence on popular music, has been chasing fame in their native USA since the 1960s. With over 50 years of archival footage at his disposal, animated interludes (with Simon Pegg voicing John Lennon) and interviews by collaborators and admirers ranging from Giorgio Moroder, “Weird Al” Jankovic, Flea, Beck, and Neil Gaiman, Wright has produced a touching celebration of artistic integrity and reinvention. Incidentally, Sparks also contributed the screenplay and soundtrack of Annette, also showing at this year’s Viennale (see no. 1).
Pablo Larraín (Germany, UK) 2021; in English with German subtitles. Oct 25, 11:30; Oct 27, 6:30 & Oct 30, 23:00, Gartenbau
Gaining numerous accolades for his 2016 biopic of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis (Jackie), Chilean director Pablo Larraín sets his sights on Diana, Princess of Wales, as she is compelled to spend the holidays among her in-laws amid reports of her husband’s infidelity. Featuring Kristen Stewart as a reluctant royal crushed by expectations, rigid protocol and public scrutiny, this evocative portrait is aided by a screenplay by Stephen Knight (Dirty Pretty Things, Peaky Blinders) and a soundtrack by Jonny Greenwood (Radiohead).
3. Land of Dreams
Shirin Neshat, Shoja Azari (USA, Germany, Qatar) 2021; English and Farsi with English subtitles. Oct 27, 17:30 & Oct 28, 14:30, Gartenbau
Working with the late screenwriting legend and frequent Luis Buñuel collaborator Jean-Claude Carrière, Iranian-American filmmakers and visual artists Shirin Neshat and Shoja Azari craft a deliciously delirious portrait of modern America’s insecurities by following a census taker (Sheila Vand) as she quizzes residents on their dreams “for their security,” with a laconic cowboy (Matt Dillon) as her bodyguard. A surreal road movie into the collective unconscious. Co-director Shirin Neshat and actor Matt Dillon will attend.
2. The Card Counter
Paul Schrader (USA, UK, PRC) 2021; in English. Oct 22, 14:30 & Oct 30, 20:30, Gartenbau
Celebrated as both a screenwriter (Taxi Driver, Raging Bull) and director (American Gigolo, First Reformed) Paul Schrader once again explores morality, guilt, and redemption in this gritty thriller about a deeply traumatized former Abu Ghraib torturer (Oscar Isaac) who clings to card games to cope with his past. Drawn out of self-imposed isolation by a gambling acquaintance (Tiffany Haddish), his former civilian contractor superior (Willem Dafoe), and the vengeful son of a fellow veteran (Tye Sheridan), he seeks to save the latter but is really atoning for his own misdeeds.
Leos Carax (France, Germany, Belgium, Japan, Mexico) 2020; English with German subtitles. Oct 23, 17:30 & Oct 29, 23:00, Gartenbau
Vivid and unapologetically odd, this pop opera by director Leos Carax (Les Amants du Pont-Neuf, Pola X) is a fairy tale for the #metoo era, starring Adam Driver as Henry, an arcerbic American stand-up comedian who marries old-world opera singer Ann (Marion Cotillard). When their relationship sours and Ann dies under suspicious circumstances, their daughter (the titular Annette – played by a marionette) inexplicably inherits her mother’s singing voice, with which she calls out her father’s sins. Written and scored by Sparks (see no. 5), this cautionary tale of toxic masculinity won Carax best director at this year’s Cannes Film Festival.


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Workday reported a solid third quarter, but it will have to stretch to hit expectations for the fourth.
The company reported a third quarter net loss of $77.8 million, or 41 cents a share, on revenue of $305.3 million. Workday didn't break out a non-GAAP per share figure for the quarter.
Wall Street was looking for a non-GAAP loss of 4 cents a share on revenue of $303.5 million. Workday appears to have hit the break even mark on per share basis, according to Thomson Reuters.
However, Workday's outlook was light relative to expectations. The company projected fourth quarter revenue to be $317 million to $320 million, up 40 percent to 41 percent from a year ago.
For the fourth quarter, Wall Street was expecting Workday to report a loss of 4 cents a share on a non-GAAP basis on revenue of $320.3 million.
The company said it has been landing financial customers and landed the most human capital management ones to date.
Separately, Workday said AON will use its Financial Management software.

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Itagar, Dec 31: Giving speculations a backseat and rolling his development wagon, Chief Minister bam Tuki took a review meeting with the West Siang district officers here in his office on Wednesday.
Flanked by Home Minister Tanga Byaling, Cooperation Minister Jomde Ke, Parliamentary Secretary Nyamar Karbak, IGP Payeng, DC West Siang Pige Legu and all head of the offices of West Siang district discussed in length on the developmental activities undertaken in the district and the progress made so far.
Adopting zero tolerance towards social sectors like health and education, Tuki called upon the officers to ensure utmost care and dedication while delivering these social sector services to the common denizens, an official communiqué said here today.
He referred to the state flagship programmes in education and health sector like Vidya, Girl Child Hygiene Scheme, CMHUIS etc. and directed the district officers to create maximum awareness amongst the common citizens so that more and more people gets benefits from these benevolent programmes.
The CM categorically directed the DC to engage few renowned NGOs for the purpose so that the plans, policies and programmes of the state government reach every nook and corner of the state.
While responding to the request of DMO for ambulance services, CM agreed in principle to provide ambulance for the district hospital besides assuring to release adequate funds for restoration of power supplies in Kamba and Aalo towns. He appreciated the power department for increase in revenue collection in the district in the current fiscal.
CM took note of the unconnected PD circle under Mechuka sub-division and assured to connect it by surface communication for which he directed the department of PWD to propose a proposal under RIDF. He also called upon the PWD to regularly maintain all district roads which at present is in shabby condition.
He also reviewed the law and order situation of the district.
Participating in the discussion, Home Minister Tanga Byaling informed that a Vikas Rally is being planned at Mechuka on January 11 next and asked all the officers to be prepared.
Similar review meetings are expected to be conducted in regular intervals to ensure developmental activities are taken in the right earnest, the communiqué added.


Thousands of runners took to the streets of Westminster yesterday at the ASICS London 10k 2019, presented by Virgin Sport. And for the first time the event went plastic bottle free.
The race encouraged people to Run United to highlight the inclusivity and openness of the city event with nearly half the runners supporting over 300 charitable causes, raising an estimated £2.2m.
The route was brought to life by the sounds of live bands and DJs at every 450 metres, which kept runners moving as they raced past the Capital’s most iconic and historical landmarks such as Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, the London Eye and River Thames.
The 2019 ASICS London 10K was won by Josh Griffiths and Rebecca Murray with times of 29:47 and 33:46 respectively. In the men’s race Joshua Grace was second and Dewi Griffiths third. In the women’s race Mhairi Maclennan was second and Grace Lynch third.
Male winner, Josh Griffiths said of his time “Virgin Sport and ASICS put on such a great race today, the crowds were so supportive, and the event was really exciting. Well done to everyone who finished and everyone who achieved their goals!”
Female ASICS London 10K winner, Rebecca Murray said “It was a great race. The course was great, and there was so much support. This is a fast course and has always been one of my favourites!”
But it wasn’t just about the speedy runners. Cathy McGinnis, Marketing Manager of ASICS UK said: “ASICS philosophy is ‘A Sound Mind in a Sound Body’ and we believe everyone should have the opportunity to achieve this. The ASICS London 10k perfectly embodies this philosophy, giving runners of all abilities and backgrounds the opportunity to run united around an iconic central London route. There were runners of different ability, age and ethnicity competing in the ASICS London 10k and we were thrilled to see everyone cross the line with a smile on their face – be it because they’d achieved a PB or simply because they’d completed the race.”
Jessica Frey, CEO of Virgin Sport said: “We’re thrilled to bring ASICS London 10K to central London, in partnership with ASICS. It’s a privilege for Virgin Sport to present a true summer celebration of running with music and entertainment on course at every 450 metres. Thank you to the thousands of runners who took part, and a huge congratulations to our winners!”
An impressive aspect of the race was its commitment to sustainability. This included:
- the elimination of single use plastic bottles – Virgin Sport partnered with JUST Goods in order to get rid of half a million single use plastic bottles across their running events. JUST provided recyclable water cartons made primarily from paper. In addition water along the course was provided in recyclable cups.
- the elimination of plastic kit bags – these were replaced by natural cotton tote bags.
- upcycled finisher t-shirts – the finisher t-shirts were made from recycled PET bottles. Other ASICS recycling initiatives include collecting used gear and partnering with organisations such as Worn Again to support technical development and scale up the recycling of used textiles into new textiles.
ASICS encourages Run United
A celebration of all abilities, the event for ASICS saw the opportunity to celebrate the things that bring us together. The true performance brand encourages people to Run United with the aim of showing that when people run together, amazing things happen – be that faster, further or just with a smile on their faces.
In the lead up to the event, ASICS explored the real life stories behind why people run. You can view the inspiring video here:
Pre-registration for the 2020 edition of ASICS London 10K is open now. For runners who’ve taken part in previous races, Virgin Sport has introduced a new loyalty rewards scheme. Applications are open now to all British 10K and ASICS London 10K participants. Find out more and apply at VirginSport.com/ASICSLDN10K


Last month, several celebrities posted quotes from Louis Farrakhan and it became a thing. I did not write about it because A) I don’t want to go into the lengthy backstory of why Farrakhan is anti-Semitic, problematic and offensive and B) I didn’t believe that most of those celebrities even understood or knew the Farrakhan backstory, they were just posting his quotes because they saw other people doing it. The anti-Semitism conversation has come up alot in recent months around Black Lives Matter and racial justice protests, and people continue to show their asses about their lack of education. Which leads me to this: Nick Cannon has been fired from ViacomCBS because he said some really strange and offensive stuff about…how black people are the “true Hebrews.”
ViacomCBS is ending its long-running relationship with Nick Cannon after he made anti-Semitic comments on his podcast. In the June 30 episode of “Cannon’s Class,” the actor and TV host interviewed Professor Griff, a rapper who was a part of Public Enemy before leaving the group after making anti-Semitic remarks.
On the podcast, Cannon said Black people are the “true Hebrews” and talked about anti-Semitic conspiracy theories involving the Rothschild family.
“It’s never hate speech, you can’t be anti-Semitic when we are the Semitic people,” Cannon said. “When we are the same people who they want to be. That’s our birthright. We are the true Hebrews.”
A ViacomCBS spokesperson released a statement to Variety, saying that the company’s relationship with Cannon is now terminated.
“ViacomCBS condemns bigotry of any kind and we categorically denounce all forms of anti-Semitism. We have spoken with Nick Cannon about an episode of his podcast ‘Cannon’s Class’ on YouTube, which promoted hateful speech and spread anti-Semitic conspiracy theories. While we support ongoing education and dialogue in the fight against bigotry, we are deeply troubled that Nick has failed to acknowledge or apologize for perpetuating anti-Semitism, and we are terminating our relationship with him. We are committed to doing better in our response to incidents of anti-Semitism, racism, and bigotry. ViacomCBS will have further announcements on our efforts to combat hate of all kinds,” the company said.
On Monday, Cannon said on Twitter and Facebook that he has “no hate in my heart nor malice intentions” and doesn’t condone hate speech. He also said that he holds himself “accountable for this moment” and takes full responsibility for his actions.
Variety is minimizing or glossing over some of Nick’s most outlandish and offensive claims on the podcast, like when he claimed that Jewish people control the global banking system and that Louis Farrakhan has always been right about everything, and that “Zionists” have “too much power.” The whole thing was a greatest hits of anti-Semitic conspiracies found on neo-Nazi, alt-right and white supremacist sites and forums. I have no doubt that Nick Cannon is profoundly ignorant, but he absolutely has access to avenues to educate himself. He’s completely wrong and ViacomCBS is right to tell him to GTFO.
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Memories of my grandfather a spiritualist healer.
I have few memories of my grandfather. He was a little, quiet man who trundled along in the wake of my large, perm-haired Nanny. She was big, jolly and assertive. He was small, thin and seemed to melt into the background.
They always reminded me of those old seaside postcard cartoons of the jolly fat lady with the miserable weedy husband. He had a big nose that my mum passed down to me. He was also very good with his hands. I can remember him working on this old circus ride horse that he’d made into a rocking horse. He repaired it, sorted a tail from old string and put in eyes. Then he painted it. I was well impressed.
My mother told me stories about séances she had witnessed when living at home. She said that a tambourine and trumpet, that both resided on hooks on the wall, would play and fly into the air. That she’s seen ectoplasm formed out of thin air and heard voices and tales from the ‘other side’.
I remained cynical. All I had ever seen was my granddad putting on silly voices. He seemed like a prize charlatan to me. But then I was only fourteen when I last saw him. I found him embarrassing.
My father wanted nothing to do with it all. My mother had persuaded him to go along to a séance when they were courting after the war. He’d taken along a hat-badge of a good friend of his who was in submarines and reported missing in action. My granddad went into a trance and gave him a string of numbers which he wrote down. They worked out that they were coordinates and sent off to the War Ministry. They replied by asking where they had got this classified information. The coordinates were within fifty miles of the submarines last known location. It had scared my father.
Now I do not know how true that was or how embellished a story. All I know is that my father refused to talk about it.
My granddad also used to recite books. He would go into a trance and talk. This was taken down in short-hand and later typed up.
Edgar Wallace wrote a number of books through him. My mother told me that they were real and had been authenticated as being in Edgar Wallace’s style.
I don’t know. I never got the chance to read them.
When my Nanny died all the writing, books and a whole load of other material was taken out into the back garden and burnt in one big bonfire. Oh what I’d give to get a look at that stuff now.
Why did my mum do that?
Regardless of anything, and I still remain a skeptic, it was quite a feat to dictate a book to someone. I’ve been writing for forty five years and I don’t think I could do it. My granddad was an uneducated meter reader.
All I have of his are a number of sheets of writing purporting to be a lesson from his American Indian guide – White Eagle.
I’ll dig them out and have a look again.
I still think he was a charlatan but then again…………. There’s a lot we don’t yet understand.

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The growth of physical retail space in the Canadian cannabis space remains inconsistent, but it is still moving in the right direction, BofA Securities said in a note.
The Analyst: Bryan Spillane details findings of the research firm’s bi-weekly Canada cannabis retail store tracker.
The Thesis: Throughout August, the cannabis industry added 46 stores across Canada, bringing its total count to 1,097. Since the start of 2020, Canada welcomed 431 new stores, representing a growth rate of 65% compared to the same period last year.
The growth in 2020 is roughly consistent with Canopy Growth Corp’s NYSEGCG forecast of around 1,200 retail cannabis stores operating by the end of the year.
Provincial Commentary: Ontario is Canada’s most populous province and home to 158 stores as of the end of August. This happens to be “low” on a per capita basis as it implies one store for every 92,100 residents. By comparison, Alberta has 515 stores and this translates to one store for every 8,500 residents.

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The Miami Heat, despite their run to the NBA title, lost money again this past season, the team’s owner, Micky Arison, told CNBC’s Darren Rovell.
“This is a hobby of passion, it’s not a business,” Arison said. “Every year in the building we’ve lost money aside from last year, under the old Collective Bargaining Agreement, because of LeBron (James).”
The loss comes even as the Heat sold out every regular-season game this year and hosted 13 playoff games, Rovell notes.
“With the new Collective Bargaining Agreement, it works against us because of the dollars we had under contract already and the revenue sharing,” added Arison, one of five owners who reportedly voted against the CBA.
Miami’s player payroll was around $65 million this year, $7 million over the $58 million salary cap. That means they’re on the hook for $7 million in luxury taxes, and, as a team in the top-third of the league in terms of revenue, had to pay a chunk in revenue sharing as well, according to Rovell.
The revenue sharing and luxury tax situations become even less favorable for the Heat in years to come, and while no owner wants his team to lose money, Arison—one of the NBA’s wealthiest owners—has the wherewithal for the Heat to operate in the red.
“I can say that we’re a group committed to competing for a title every year,” Arison said, per CNBC.


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Gameloft has taken to the battlefield and aims to give gamers a bit of tank warfare with Tank Battles. Tank Battles has hit the app store on iOS and is supposed to be released later today onto the play store for anyone looking to blast other tanks into oblivion. If you haven’t been watching this game, Tank Battles sets its sights on gamers looking for a compelling solo campaign as well as exciting multiplayer battles. You can customize your tank to your liking, than its off to the battlefield arenas where your best bet to staying alive is grabbing all available power ups that you can to boost your attacks and attempt to best your opponents. There are more than 90,000 custom tank combinations from cannons, and armor, to treads, and camouflage. With so many different customization options, you’ll be hard pressed to find another tank that looks like yours.
Just when you thought all hope is lost, you can overcome the competition with one or more of 22 game changing power ups like mines, turrets and bombs. Use these to deal massive damage to your enemies and take over the battlefield before your enemies take over you. They will stop at nothing to blow your tank to pieces, and you’ll have to be on the top of your game if you’re going to be the strongest tank out there.In case you find the solo campaign a little stale or are just getting bored with replaying it over and over, you can team up with your friends to charge into battle or challenge them to epic warfare in an attempt to climb the weekly and general leaderboards. As it stands Gameloft has partnered with otterbox to offer prizes to those who can top the weekly leaderboards, but before you get all antsy to fine tune your tank battle skills, it may only be ios players that can receive these rewards. Lets see if Android gamers get the same treatment.
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Almost twenty years have passed since the release of "Titanic", which brought Kate Winslet worldwide fame, and, finally, the actress is ready to work again with director James Cameron. According to Deadline, the Oscar winner is heading to the set of the new Avatars.|
Filming for the sequels began last week and will be split into two blocks. Winslet's heroine is named Ronal, but other details of the role were not disclosed. Kate will accompany Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver and Cliff Curtis, as well as young actors who just recently posed for a photo together.
Cameron says he and Winslet have wanted to work together since the days of the Titanic. It is not known in how many parts the actress will be involved in, and Avatar 2 itself will open in USA cinemas on December 17, 2020. Previously, Kate can be seen in the dramas "Mountains Between Us" and "Wheel of Miracles.
Sony continues to put together a company for one of Spider-Man's most famous foes. The role of journalist Eddie Brock in the blockbuster "Venom", we recall, was given to Tom Hardy, and after him Michelle Williams and Reese Ahmed managed to subscribe to take part in the filming. Now actress Jenny Slate ("Your Child") has joined the star company. The name of her character is kept secret, but the journalists at least managed to find out that the heroine is a scientist.
The plot of the upcoming film has not been disclosed, and it is not yet clear how Sony will be able to build an entire universe around Peter Parker's friends and enemies without having Spider-Man at its disposal. The first to try his hand is Ruben Fleischer ("Gangster Hunters") - he was given the director's chair for "Venom".
Warner Bros. Studio and online service Amazon seem to have found a star for their joint project, the adaptation of Donna Tartt's novel The Goldfinch. Ansel Elgort ("Baby on a Drive") received the offer to play the main role in the film. He has to embody the image of Theodore Decker, who miraculously survived a terrorist attack in a museum, but lost his mother. All that he has left as a reminder of that tragic day is the painting "The Goldfinch" by the Dutch artist Karel Fabritius. Theo's life changes dramatically, turning into a series of adventures - from moving to Las Vegas to his father who is a swindler to participating in counterfeiting works of art.
The project is directed by John Crowley (Boy A) and is set to begin filming early next year.
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An international lingerie manufacturer has started off the New Year by launching a global young designer competition.
Triumph International, which sells its products in 120 countries, is calling on young fashion and design students from around the world to submit entries for the competition that this year carries the design motto "Icons."
In order to be considered for the Triumph Inspiration Award 2009, the company asks contestants to use an icon of their choice as a source of inspiration to design a showpiece that includes one bra and one pair of briefs.
"Dealing with trends from art, culture, fashion and lifestyle that we depict anew in every collection is part of our daily work," says Jan Rosenberg, global head of sales and marketing for Triumph International.
The results will be announced during the Milan Fashion Week in September 2009, and the first prize will consist of 15,000 Euros and an opportunity to turn the project into a commercial product.
The competition, which has its second edition this year, is meant to offer young talent a launching pad for a professional career in the design industry, according to the company announcement.
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E3 2014: EA to Showcase Star Wars: Battlefront; Microsoft Briefing Confirmed; Nintendo’s New Hardware Rumors
By Aditya Bhat | May 7, 2014 10:07 PM EST
The upcoming three-day annual gaming event E3 2014 in Los Angeles, California is one the most eagerly awaited in the calendar, where developers and publishers reveal the development of their current and future games, during media briefings.
E3 2014 will be held from 10-12 June.
Electric Arts (EA) has already confirmed its participation at the event on 9 June at 12 pm PDT.
They also confirmed that they will showcase Star Wars: Battlefront, set in the Star Wars universe. This was revealed by Andrew Wilson, CEO of EA during a financial call. It is already known that DICE will develop Battlefront, and it will be powered by a new Frostbite engine.
The company is also likely to showcase EA Sports UFC that will release on 17 June, just a week after the press conference. Other EA titles like Madden NFL 15, Dragon Age: Inquisition and The Sims 4 are likely to get previews. It has been reported that EA will feature six new games at the conference.
Microsoft has confirmed its participation, and announced that it will conduct media briefing on 9 June, at 9:30 am PDT.
Major Nelson of Xbox has revealed that their briefing is titled Xbox: Game On. He said through his blog post that fans can expect trailers of future games, extensive preview of already announced games and fan-centric events.
Phil Spencer, head of Xbox, has also said that the company will concentrate on games at the briefing, and added that it will be "another strong year".
Nintendo will be following in the footsteps laid down last year, when it did not hold any media briefings. But they will steam a video that will announce their plans. The event will be held on 10 June 9 am PDT.
The 'digital event' will focus on confirmed video games, like Sonic Boom and Super Smash Bros. Fans can also expect information on Legend of Zelda and Bayonetta 2. Super Smash. Bros. Invitational Tournament and Nintendo Treehouse: Live @ E3 will be steamed at the event, said the company.
It has been rumored that Nintendo might reveal a new hardware at E3, though the company was quick to nip the news in the bud, before it could bloom.
Ubisoft will hold its media briefing on 9 June at 3 pm PDT. Fans can expect footage from the upcoming Assassin's Creed games like Unity and Comet.
Fans can also expect the studio to release details on The Crew and Tom Clancy's The Division. Apart from these, the studio is also likely to reveal a new IP, since it is been a tradition for it to reveal one during the event.
Though Sony has not announced any details of the briefing schedule, it is expected on the 9 June.
Sony has already hinted that it will showcase demoes of Destiny and other upcoming games for PlayStation 4. Uncharted 4, is likely to be showcased at the event, since the company has said nothing about it, after it revealed a teaser trailer during PlayStation 4 launch.
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Among all nutrients Vitamins A and D are arguably the most thoroughly researched vitamins. These vitamins are noted for antioxidant effect, benefit to the eyes, immune function, aid to physical growth and development, and protection from infections. Vitamin D, in addition, performs a critical function of regulating the immune system, preventing autoimmune diseases and particularly yeast infections.
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is naturally present in very few foods like the flesh of fish such as salmon, tuna, and mackerel, fish liver oils. Small amounts of vitamin D are found in beef liver, cheese, and egg yolks. Other foods, like milk, are fortified with this vitamin and it is also available as a dietary supplement. It is naturally produced in the body in the presence of sunlight when ultraviolet rays from sun fall on the skin. Vitamin D is promotes calcium absorption in the intestines and maintains calcium and phosphate concentrations to enable normal mineralization of bone. It is also needed for bone growth and bone remodeling. Without sufficient vitamin D, bones can become thin, brittle, or misshapen. Together with calcium, vitamin D also helps protect older adults from osteoporosis. Vitamin D has other roles in human body, including immune function and reduction of inflammation.
In many critical illnesses, especially, of the gastrointestinal tract like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, patients become deficient in vitamin D. This deficiency probably makes the patient more susceptible to yeast infections.
Chronic fatigue syndrome is also caused by deficiency of Vitamin D. vitamin D has a half-life of two months in the human body. Subsequently if a person gets less sunlight the amount of vitamin D goes on declining consequently affecting the functioning of his immune system, making him an easy prey to yeast infections. Deficiency of vitamin D is also known to cause fatigue. As chronic fatigue sets in, the muscles of the gastrointestinal tract too are affected, reducing transit time, and causing food in the intestines to decay. This along with the wet and warm environment of the intestines makes an ideal condition for yeast to proliferate leading to yeast infection.
Yeast infection is a very complex syndrome and deficiency of vitamin D may only play a small part in its etiology. Taking massive doses of vitamin D will not cure a yeast infection overnight. This article is just to highlight the importance of balanced diet in health and prevention of infections. Treatment of yeast infections is best done through holistic approach. Lifestyle changes, good diet habits, exercise, weight reduction, stress management, nutritional supplementation are some of the aspects which the holistic practitioner will counsel on. This will improve overall health keep you disease free for a long time.

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Hon. Lascelles Chin urges LASCO Top Cops to maintain integrity of the JCF
Kingston, Jamaica; The Honourable Lascelles Chin, Founder and Executive Chairman of the LASCO Affiliated Companies has called on LASCO Top Cop (Police Officer of the Year) aspirants to maintain the integrity of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF).
Addressing the twelve (12) 2016-2017 LASCO Top Cop finalists during a courtesy call to the Governor General recently, the businessman stressed that the Top Cop hopefuls should try to positively influence the small percentage of ‘bad cops’ in the force. “Unfortunately, we have a few cops that might be tarnishing the force. I categorically say to you, speak to them and try to correct them. But speak to them at the time of the incident.”
According to Chin, “Top Cops set very high standards, not only for the police force but for Jamaica.”
His Excellency Sir Patrick Allen, Governor General of Jamaica, explains that LASCO’s long term support of the initiative is necessary. “You (LASCO) have stuck to the task consistently, unwaveringly to show your commitment to the JCF; particularly to the enhancement, the commitment and the support to ensure that the men and women who serve in the JCF do so with a sense of the country’s appreciation for the quality of service. We know that they are law abiding citizens. We know that they are men and women who hold to their commitment to serve this nation,” says Allen.
The LASCO Top Cop accolade is derived from the LASCO/Jamaica Constabulary Force Police Officer of the Year Awards – a prestigious accomplishment for members of the JCF who strive for excellence. It is an annual initiative which highlights the work of outstanding members of the JCF while offering cash incentives.
Although pre-requisites for consideration remained stringent this year, the removal of the age restriction welcomed a wider list of qualified applicants. Of note, is the absence of female finalists in this year’s selection. There have been two consecutive female winners of the Police Officer of the Year competition in recent years – Corporal Hodel Harris, 2014-2015 and Detective Sergeant Lindo, 2015-2016. Twelve accomplished male members of the JCF are currently vying for the 2016-2017 sought-after title. Chin’s words of encouragement for the illustrious contenders were “You gentlemen have a very steep challenge to outdo these ladies. I am proud of the ladies, they have done very well but, as a man myself, I want to see you do better. All of you should treasure this memory to make you a better cop.”
While the issue of corruption within the police force remains despondent, LASCO and the JCF are using the annual project as a device to inject a more positive outlook and to impact the thought processes of current members of the JCF.
The 16th annual LASCO/Jamaica Constabulary Force Police Officer of the Year Awards 2016-2017 takes place this year on Wednesday, March 30 at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel. The Police Officer of the Year Awards was established in 2000 through a partnership between LASCO and the JCF to publicly acknowledge the professionalism and dedication of the members of the force.

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Anxiety and depression are common mental health disorders that can have devastating impacts on health and well-being. According to the World Health Organization, depression is the single largest contributor to disability worldwide, while anxiety disorders are ranked sixth (9). Anxiety and depression are usually treated with pharmaceutical drugs, which can cause a number of side effects including drowsiness, agitation, insomnia, sexual dysfunction and headache. What’s more, medications like benzodiazepines can be addictive and may lead to substance abuse.
What is CBD? CBD stands for cannabidiol and, as we stated earlier, is one of over 100 cannabinoids found in the hemp plant. Each cannabinoid is being studied for its potential medical properties. There have been animal studies and some human studies on what CBD can do, and many show promising results.CBD works by interacting with the body’s endocannabinoid system (ECS). The ECS maintains homeostasis within the body, which means it has a hand in many of the body’s essential functions that include pain, mood, and sleep.
What is CBD? CBD is a cannabinoid, which is part of the cannabis plant. Hundreds of cannabinoids are found in the cannabis plant, including both CBD and THC. While both have similar chemical makeups, they produce different effects. In fact, each cannabinoid is being studied for possible results. As you may know, THC is the cannabinoid that gets you high. CBD does not get you high.
What is CBD oil made of? Each brand makes their CBD oil differently. For one, the hemp strain that is used to create the CBD will be different between brands. To aid in absorption, CBD must be suspended in a carrier oil, including medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) oil. MCT oil is basically coconut oil. Other oils used are avocado oil, vegetable glycerin, olive oil, and hemp seed oil. Companies can also add flavoring or additives for additional benefits that can be either artificial or natural. Some brands add essential oils, fruit juice concentrates, cane sugar, vitamins, or minerals. Read more information at 10mg thc 100mg cbd gummies for sale modesto ca.
Hemp is a plant that epitomises abundance. Not only does it grow abundantly with lush, green foliage, it also offers an abundance of nutrition and therapeutic benefits. We humans have been using hemp for thousands of years as a food, as a medicine and for its fibres. Our ancient ancestors loved the plant so much it was one of the first plants to be cultivated! Building on this ancient wisdom, modern research into the plant’s constituents and nutritional profile has highlighted numerous potential health benefits and as you’ll read, hemp has something to offer everyone.
People are turning to CBD as a natural alternative to harsher pharmaceuticals usually prescribed for depression and anxiety. Side effects to prescription antidepressants and anti-anxiety medications include sedation, headaches, nausea, sexual dysfunction, and more. It’s critical to speak to your physician before stopping any prescribed health regimen for depression or anxiety. Stopping antidepressants cold turkey can be dangerous. Furthermore, taking CBD while taking other medications could nullify the positive effects of prescription medications.


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Portland, OR – For more than a decade, 82nd Avenue of Roses Business Association, in partnership with local businesses, residents and community groups, has hosted the 82nd Avenue of Roses Parade. This event, created to celebrate and promote East Portland and the diverse community that lives, works and plays on 82nd Avenue is also the first sanctioned event of the Portland Rose Festival.
Following threats of violence during the Parade by multiple groups planning to disrupt the event, 82nd Avenue of Roses Business Association can no longer guarantee the safety of our community and have made the difficult decision to cancel the Parade originally scheduled for Saturday, April 29 at 9:30am. The related Carnival at Eastport Plaza is also cancelled. We are deeply disappointed that the agendas of these outside groups have so regrettably impacted East Portland and the 82nd Avenue community.
While the formal Parade and Carnival are cancelled, we strongly encourage Portlanders to visit the great businesses on 82nd Avenue of Roses on Saturday and in the future.
Save The Date: ‘Around the World in 82 Dishes,’ the 2nd annual international food tour of 82nd Avenue is August 1-31. Visit 82ndaveba.com for more information.
The volunteer-run 82nd Avenue of Roses Business Association has served the businesses along 82nd Avenue since 1978. 82nd Avenue of Roses Business District includes more than 1,700 businesses which provide more than 12,000 jobs. Of the more than 25,000 households that call 82nd Avenue home, 32% are people of color.


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CHANDIGARH: The farmers in Haryana are not required to get copy of farad or mutation from the Patwari to sell their produce of paddy and bajra in state mandies. They can sell their produce in the mandis of the State on the basis of information registered on the ‘Meri Fasal Meral Byora Portal’.
The farmers have to bring their registered mobile number along with them. They are not required to get copy of farad or mutation from the Patwari.
While giving this information here today, an official spokesman said that for proper procurement of produce in the mandis during the ongoing kharif marketing season and to hear the grievances of farmers, senior IAS officers have been deputed for carrying out inspection of mandis.
He said that for the procurement of Bajra in mandis of Mahendergarh district, Additional Chief Secretary Housing Dhanpat Singh has been deputed.
Similarly, Additional Chief Secretary Industries Devender Singh has been deputed for the procurement of Bajra in mandis of Bhiwani and Charkhi Dadri districts, Additional Chief Secretary Printing and Stationary V S Kundu for district Rewari, Principal Secretary Development and Panchayats Sudhir Rajpal for district Jhajjar and Principal Secretary School Education Dr Mahavir Singh for district Mewat.


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Types of treatment
In children with isolated dystonia, a one to three-month long trial with levodopa must always be carried out. This medication can completely reverse symptoms when the dystonia is caused by a defect in dopamine synthesis. This is called dopa-responsive dystonia.
Such defective dopamine synthesis can be caused by alterations in the genes and proteins that regulate dopamine metabolism. This neurotransmitter is essential in learning, behaviour, and motor function.
Treatment with botulinum toxin
Botulinum toxin is effective at controlling focal dystonia, which affects a muscle group carrying out a specific action, such as, for example, writer’s cramp, or dystonia triggered by walking, treatment for which consists of correcting the abnormal foot or leg position when walking.
In children with generalised dystonia, botulinum toxin can also relieve pain in muscle groups that are particularly affecting the patient’s quality of life.
Treatment with various pharmaceuticals
To treat generalised dystonia in children, different drugs are administered to reduce the tremors, muscle tone, and painful spasms. These include benzodiazepines, GABA antagonists (baclofen), anticholinergics, and α-2 adrenergic receptor agonists. In some patients with paroxysmal dystonia, which is characterised by brief, repetitive involuntary movements at night, anti-epileptics are prescribed.
Intrathecal baclofen pump
When oral medications are not enough, there is a surgical option: the intrathecal baclofen pump. This internal device administers the medication baclofen through a catheter placed in the epidural space (which contains the liquid that surrounds the spinal cord). This helps control generalised dystonia, reducing pain, muscle tone, and spasms and thus improving patients’ quality of life.
This device is used to treat secondary dystonia or dystonia associated with other neurological problems (whether neurometabolic, neurodegenerative, or acquired through brain damage at birth).
Deep brain stimulation or pallidal stimulation
This consists of placing two electrodes in the pallidal nuclei of the brain via a stereotactic procedure, to improve the patient’s motor function and quality of life. Patients who are candidates for pallidal stimulation are those with primary dystonia who have no structural brain lesions in the central nervous system.


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Today we want to debunk a popular voiceover booth soundproofing myth. You know the challenges. Just looking at the lawnmower picture takes you back to that session. In the room…ready to record…or maybe even in the middle of recording….RRRRRRR..BUZZZZZZZZ….SOMEONE IS CUTTING THE LAWN OUTSIDE!!!
Maybe it’s the plane flying over.
The loud car driving by.
What is the first thing that voice actors end up putting on the walls?
Let’s clear a few things up. Without getting too technical, there is a difference between sound TREATMENT and sound PROOFING. Treatment is the act of minimizing or controlling reflections. Essentially getting rid of reverberant sounds and odd echoes. It makes your recording area sound tighter.
But it won’t block out that lawnmower.
For that purpose – soundPROOFING – you need mass. Mass is the only way to reduce those outside sounds from bleeding onto your recording. That is why prebuilt or custom-built voiceover booths from companies like VocalBooth.com and WhisperRoom are so popular (and their not cheap!!). Thick walls of sheetrock, MDF, or other heavy material is what you need to block out plains, trains, and automobiles.
So before you go out and spend several hundred dollars covering your room in foam, ask yourself what the goal is. Reduce room echo? The foam will be OK. Block out the lawnmower? Mass will be your friend.
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With Phase 2 of preseason workouts taking place this week, the Washington Redskins decided it was time to confirm position changes for several players.
Despite playing tackle at Iowa, second-year man Brandon Scherff is now strictly listed as a guard after being designated as a G/T in 2015. Head coach Jay Gruden attributed Scherff's move inside to the improved play of tackle Morgan Moses.
Chris Baker is listed as a defensive end, not a defensive lineman like last year, which may take him out of the running to fill the nose tackle void left by Terrance Knighton. Baker had a career-high six sacks in 2015 and an overall improved level of play when lining up at the end position. The nose position is another area of concern for the Redskins.
As noted earlier, former outside linebacker Trent Murphy is bulking up for his transition to defensive end. This move was discussed openly by Gruden, defensive coordinator Joe Barry and Murphy himself recently. The change was influenced by the team's logjam at outside linebacker.
Veteran defensive lineman Kedric Golston will be listed as a nose tackle primarily after moving across the line during 2015. Despite entering his age-33 season, Golston may be asked to eat up space and anchor Washington's defensive line while fifth-round pick Matt Ioannidis gets acclimated to the pro level.
Certainly one of the greatest areas of concern for the Redskins is the back end of their secondary. Will Blackmon, DeAngelo Hall, Deshazor Everett and Kyshoen Jarrett are listed as safeties despite all playing cornerback for a majority of the 2015 campaign.
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