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Submitted by redgatesmithy on Thu, 2017-02-09 14:14
Redgate Smithy is a quality B&B well situated on the southern edge of Bodmin Moor, just above the beautiful Golitha Falls. We are in the heart of SE Cornwall; ideal for exploring Cornwall, visiting friends or relatives, or for if you are here on business. Golitha Falls are a tranquil place, peaceful and mysterious. A King of Cornwall once died here. Miners once toiled here. It is a place where legend seems to linger.
Submitted by Kimberley Spence on Fri, 2015-04-24 10:46
The Old Chapel offers superior AA 5 star gold bed and breakfast accommodation in the heart of beautiful Cornwall. The Victorian chapel and Sunday school features four spacious rooms each decorated to a very high standard in a fresh modern style, each with an individual colour scheme.
Every room is equipped with all of the amenities you would expect from a high quality bed and breakfast. The rooms also feature specially commissioned artworks from leading London artist Jonathan Huxley, these artworks are exclusive to The Old Chapel.
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This traditional, Cornish, semi-detached stone holiday cottage, adjacent to the owners’ home, is set in beautiful, landscaped grounds.
Ground floor: Living room with beams. Dining room/kitchen with beams and tiled floor.
First floor: 2 bedrooms: 1 double (four poster), 1 twin with additional single. Bathroom with shower over bath and toilet.
Beach 4 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 1¼ miles. Sailing, kayaking and pleasure trips along Fowey River.
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Submitted by oakbarnbb on Thu, 2015-02-26 12:55
Oak Barn B&B is full of warmth and character with decoration and furnishings which blend the old with the contemporary. Situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty on the edge of Bodmin Moor, it is an ideal base for walking and exploring. However both the sandy beaches of the north coast and the fishing coves of the south coast of Cornwall are within easy reach. The village of Upton Cross is one mile away and has a small theatre and also a pub which cooks evening meals.
Submitted by trecanfarmcottages on Thu, 2015-02-26 12:55
situated at the end of a long private drive, in beautiful open countryside, Trecan Farm cottages offer the perfect location for a really relaxing holiday
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Sea Breeze Cottage (Sleeps 2 - 6 guests)
Sea Breeze is a stunning property, situated by the beach at Hannafore, West Looe. With wonderful panoramic views of Looe Island and the Bay, Sea Breeze Cottage is sure to make your holiday in Cornwall one to remember - Perfect for a romantic break for two, or for a seaside family holiday.
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Sleeps 6 + cot
The original 1640's three-bedroom Farmhouse self catering holiday cottage with one four-poster double bedroom with ensuite shower bathroom, one twin bedroom with 3 ft divans, one bunk room upstairs, a bathroom with a shower over the bath (fixed & hand held head), newly refurbished kitchen-diner and lounge with traditional cloam bread oven in inglenook fireplace with real fire are downstairs. The original 16th century farmhouse.
The cottage is well equipped and includes a television, radio, DVD player, electric cooker, fridge, microwave oven, toaster, ironing facilities and hairdryer as standard. Being a larger cottage it also has a dishwasher and fridge freezer.
The cottage is double glazed and has oil fired central heating. A cot and highchair is available on request free of charge. The cottage has space in the double bedroom for the cot. Our Self Catering Holiday Accommodation is graded annually.
The rental includes the first basket of logs. Subsequent baskets available at cost. All Cottages are non-smoking.
Short Breaks: 2-ni=60% 3-ni=70%, 4-ni=80%, 5-7-ni=100% of weeks price.

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Dunno about Dunzo
Also in today’s edition: Why Azim Premji is not smiling; Fenway on the fairway; TikTok’s GoTo in Indonesia; Cash bonfire in startup winter
Good morning! Google just announced its Year in Search for 2023. Understandably, the war in Israel topped the global list. In India though, Chandrayaan-3 was the biggest newsmaker. Additional details show that Indians were extremely curious about G-20, looked the most for coding classes near them, really wanted to go to Vietnam and laughed the hardest at Bhupinder Jogi memes. Thank God, we don’t have a personalised year in search because that’d be scary.
Dinesh Narayanan and Venkat Ananth also contributed to today’s edition.
The Market Signal*
Stocks & Economy: Inflation data will rule the roost as India will release November numbers later today. A Moneycontrol.com survey of 15 economists revealed expectations of high food prices contributing to a rise in the inflation rate.
The US will also publish retail price trends for November even as the Federal Reserve begins its much-awaited rate-setting meeting. Wholesale prices cooled in Japan as expected. Most Asian markets, except Shanghai, ticked up in morning trade.
Indian equities may open flat, going by GIFT Nifty’s movement. Indian shares, like their US counterparts, are at record highs and are expected to close the year on a high note. Traders expect benchmark indices to set new records in the coming days.
Oil prices remained subdued despite the OPEC+ group of producers restricting supplies.
Wipro Catches The Flu
Azim Premji is reportedly miffed with the folks running Wipro, whose business has stagnated in the past few quarters.
Why: The doyen of the Indian IT industry is unhappy with the lack of growth, talent erosion and the drying up of what is referred to as mega deals with big western IT spenders, Mint reports. Deals, typically in excess of $1 billion in value, with Fortune 500 companies, form the core of big software services providers. Wipro hasn’t scored a single deal in three years while rivals, TCS, Infosys and HCL Technologies together bagged nine.
The latest high-profile exit is chief of growth Stephanie Trautman who was hired from Accenture to net the big contracts.
The report hints that changes introduced by CEO Thierry Delaporte might be responsible for the state of affairs but Wipro chair Rishad Premji stoutly defended him.
Birdie Or A Bogey?
Who knew golf could provide so much drama? The sport’s premier competition, PGA Tour, is nearing a potential deal with a Fenway Sports Group-led consortium. If the deal goes through, PGA and its Saudi-backed competitor LIV Golf will merge together.
Backstory: PGA and LIV had announced they’re getting together back in June. They had decided to create a for-profit entity to look after their combined commercial interests. But it would require additional funding, which is where the Fenway-led consortium comes in.
Uncertain future: The June agreement has a deadline of December 31, 2023. While there is no clarity on the merger yet, LIV Golf is making moves. It has snapped up World No. 3, John Rahm, for a reported fee of $300 million. In case the merger fails, golf could be looking at the bleak prospect of two parallel and equally watered-down tournaments.
Done In By Reliance
As The Doors would have put it, Dunzo needs its only friend: Reliance Retail. The quick-commerce company is at the end of its tether as Reliance drags its feet on giving the company cash. Dunzo has delayed salaries and vendor payments for months as it scales down quick commerce operations and B2B deliveries
Countdown: In October, cofounder and CEO Kabeer Biswas reportedly promised to bring in money within 3-4 months. The deadline is nearing. Dunzo is experimenting with higher delivery charges while Biswas works out alternative funding sources. Meanwhile, top executives are leaving the firm; cofounder Dalvir Suri has already exited while a third cofounder Mukund Jha is also planning his exit.
Marquee investors are no guarantee of startup success. Dunzo’s other shareholders including Blume Ventures, Lightbox VC, and Google are unwilling to step in if Reliance doesn’t take the lead.
Even if the money eventually comes in, the damage is probably done. Quick commerce and hyperlocal delivery are highly competitive, emerging e-commerce segments where rivals Zepto, Swiggy (Instamart), and BlinkIt are gaining ground and access to capital. Swiggy is preparing for an IPO, while Zomato says its quick-commerce arm BlinkIt is inching towards making money (pdf). Besides, quick-commerce firm Zepto was one of only two unicorns birthed this year, raising $200 million at a $1.4 billion valuation.
TikTok Says Selamat Via GoTo
TikTok’s 125 million Indonesian users will be able to shop again on the platform. ByteDance’s $1.5 billion investment into GoTo will restart its e-commerce operations, which were shut after Indonesia banned the business line. The deal is critical to TikTok’s global e-commerce ambitions, with nearly $20 billion in revenue riding on it.
The deets: ByteDance will merge its TikTok Shop business with Tokopedia, GoTo’s e-commerce arm, to form a 75:25 joint venture. Tokopedia will buy TikTok Shop for $340 million, following which TikTok would acquire the combined entity. GoTo’s other businesses such as payments and logistics are expected to benefit from this deal.
Workaround: A local partner helps market access and ease compliance. Closer home, several big technology companies — from platforms such as Meta to chipmaker Nvidia, for instance, have invested in or partnered with Reliance’s Jio Platforms for similar reasons.
Started But Never Reached
2023 was funereal. The world buried scores of startups which burned billions of dollars.
The winter: Indian startups raised just $7 billion this year, less than a third of last year and below a fifth of the previous year. India minted 24 unicorns in 2022 taking the total number of highly valued firms to 115. That number plummeted to two in 2023. Except Zepto and InCred, no other firm reached the much-vaunted billion dollar valuation.
In the US, 3,200 companies, which had raised $27.2 billion venture capital, folded up. That list doesn’t include blowouts such as WeWork and Hopin.
The worst affected have been women-only founding teams which collected just 2.8% of the funding doled out between January and October this year. Not only was it the lowest in four years, but also the share—13%—of women starting up was the lowest in six years.
Upheld: India’s Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of the 2019 abrogation of Jammu and Kashmir’s special status. It also called for the restoration of J&K’s statehood, while directing the Election Commission to hold elections in the state by September 30, 2024.
BFD: Fortnite maker Epic Games has won an antitrust suit against Google’s parent Alphabet. A California jury said Google “Play store wilfully wields monopoly power”.
Beyond X: Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson is launching an eponymous subscription-based streaming service. A subscription to the Tucker Carlson Network, per the Wall Street Journal, is priced at $9/month or $72/year.
Netflix Slam: Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz will face off in a show-match in Las Vegas on March 3, 2024, which will be live-streamed by Netflix in its latest foray into live sports.
Incoming: An investor group, which includes Arkhouse Management and Brigade Capital Partners, has made a $5.8 billion offer for departmental store chain Macy’s.
New loan: Adani Green is raising $410 million via bonds to refinance an existing $500 million US dollar-denominated debt due next December.
New face: The victorious Bharatiya Janata Party ended the Shivraj Singh Chouhan era in Madhya Pradesh, choosing Mohan Yadav (58) as the new chief minister of the state.
THE DAILY DIGIT
Or ₹8,672 crore, the estimated gross revenue from Taylor Swift’s “Eras Tour” after 60 shows. Swift’s gross comfortably eclipsed Elton John’s five-year-long “Farewell Yellow Brick Tour” ($939 million), Ed Sheeran’s ‘Divide Tour” ($776 million), and U2’s “360 Tour” ($735.3 million). (Pollstar)
Rearview: You’ve heard of Spotify Wrapped but what about “Dating Wrapped”? It’s the latest trend on TikTok where young singles are posting year-end roundups of their dating lives. On focus are themes like where they met their dates, their date’s occupation, star signs, money spent etc. Compiling and curating this data is easier said than done, though. Some have purchased services like Hinge Wrapped, a tool that translates users’ personal data on Hinge into readable charts. The rest are putting in the hard yards by going through their bank accounts, notes app and chat history. As far as trends, this surely takes the crown of the most depressing ones.
‘Non’-stop: Like to munch when stressed? It might be time to stop. A new study by Professor Jet Veldhuijzen van Zanten looked at the impact of fatty foods on healthy young adults. The result? Consuming fatty foods when mentally stressed reduces vascular function by 1.74%. In simpler terms, it means an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases. On top of that, these foods deteriorate mental health and reduce cognitive capacity. Instead, one should nibble on fruits and vegetables. Look, we love science but c’mon… don’t take away the little joys of life.
F-ing sad: Uncles and aunties, listen up. Your long-held belief that modern movies and TV shows are getting more profane by the day is probably true. An analysis by EnjoyMoviesYourWay showcased this uptake in numbers. Use of the F-word rose from 511 in 1985 to 22,177 in 2023 while the S-word went from 484 in 1985 to 10,864 in 2023. But what caused this surge in expletives? There are two theories - one, writers have slowly increased expletives in scripts as audiences have grown used to them. Second, there’s a deluge of content today and that inflates the overall numbers. Time’s ripe for the comeback of Sanskrit Babu Ji.


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Vonage Accelerates Launch of AI Virtual Assistant for Contact Centres to Help Businesses Operate Effectively During Global Health Crisis
Vonage, a global business cloud communications leader, announced the launch of its Contact Center AI Virtual Assistant to help organisations respond to peaks in call volumes as the COVID-19 health crisis continues.
Seamlessly integrated with Vonage Contact Center, Vonage’s AI Virtual Assistant adds intelligence to any conversation in a customer’s journey, making the customer experience a true competitive advantage by using AI to deliver enhanced self-service interactions that engage every caller in natural language. Deployed through the voice and messaging channels, an AI representative has the ability to answer every customer immediately, facilitate a conversation to understand their needs and take the appropriate action.
Marketing Technology News: Cohesity Appoints Mike Houghton as Vice President of Americas Channels
“Contact centres play a key role in supporting customers as they are often the first line of defence. And in uncertain times, it’s vital for businesses to stay connected with customers without disruption,” said Jay Patel, Chief Product Officer for Vonage. “Vonage’s AI Virtual Assistant enables organisations to easily manage high call volumes while delivering the best possible customer experience.”
Vonage’s AI Virtual Assistant makes it easier and more effortless than ever for organisations to maximise the efficiency of their service teams while delivering an exceptional customer experience. The new capability enables businesses to expand their contact centre offering without increasing headcount and provide 24-hour service with minimal human involvement.
Marketing Technology News: Atos Acquires Data Science Firm Miner & Kasch
Vonage’s AI Virtual Assistant ensures phone operation business continuity for organisations with high call volumes. While the contact centre queue is peaking, simple tasks can be offset by the AI-driven conversations and voice-enabled self-service capabilities of Vonage’s Virtual Assistant. This enables agents to focus on high-value, loyalty-building interactions, while improving Average Handle Time and First Call Resolution. Business insights are also increased and costs lowered through operational efficiencies. For the customer, wait times are reduced, straightforward queries are immediately resolved and customer satisfaction is increased.
“The pandemic has accelerated the long-anticipated move to cloud-based contact centre resources,” explained Dan Miller, Lead Analyst at Opus Research. “Vonage’s full-stack approach to CPaaS, CCaaS and microservices simplifies implementation of AI-infused virtual assistants to tackle the challenges of heightened call volumes to remote agents.”
Marketing Technology News: MediaMath Partners with TVSquared to Deliver CTV Attribution

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Food and sweets have always been an integral part of our culture and since it doesn’t get more Indian than binging on food, Dadu’s Sweet Emporio has geared up to honor 72 glorious years of Independence with much patriotic fervor. … Continue reading Celebrate Independence Day with Dadu’s Sweet Emporio
There is probably a no better way to experience the soul of a place than through its food. Hence, satiate your gastronomic cravings as Courtyard by Marriott Pune Chakan hosts the great Indian Village Food Festival that will take you … Continue reading Enjoy the Indian Village Food Festival at MoMo café.
You don’t need a reason to relish a delicious slice of cheesecake. However the National Cheesecake day is almost upon us and digging into a creamy slice is almost mandatory. Daily Treats at The Westin Pune Koregaon Park has something … Continue reading Celebrate National Cheesecake Day at Daily Treats!
Continuing with our series of unique dining experiences, we bring you yet another exciting spread of culinary delights from southern India. From the region that is a cornucopia of culinary treasures comes Chef Veer, flown in from Hyderabad, who brings … Continue reading Experience the true flavors of Andhra Cuisine at The Cafe in Hyatt Regency!
Kasa Kai Pune! The meter is running and we’re taking you on a culinary ride like no other! Pune’s favourite watering hole, Viman Nagar Social, is all set to excite you with a mix of rich flavours from Maharashtra. Get … Continue reading Special Maharashtrian Menu at Viman Nagar Social
Dadu’s Sweet Emporio has come up with a 10 days food stall this rainy season for all Punekars in The Pavillion Pop-up Food Festival. There will be savories summing up at a single place with live sweet counters, sweet counters, … Continue reading Hop onto a sweet treat at Dadu’s Sweet Emporio.

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Champions League: CSKA Moscow 3-0 Real Madrid
Tehran (KNA) - Real Madrid served up one of their worst home displays in years in a 3-0 defeat to CSKA Moscow in their UEFA Champions League Group G finale on Wednesday night at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid.
Fyodor Chalov put CSKA in front against the group winners with a curling shot in the 37th minute.
Georgi Shchennikov doubled the visitors' advantage at the Santiago Bernabeu two minutes before halftime with a scrappy volley on the rebound.
Iceland international Arnor Sigurdsson struck the third goal for the Russians in the 73rd minute, completing an unlikely second victory for CSKA over Madrid in this Champions League campaign.


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Mary Weber is the author of the Scholastic Pick, Christy, Carol, and INSPY Award winning young adult novel Storm Siren and the Storm Siren Trilogy. As a conference and avid school speaker, Weber's passion is helping others find their voice amid a too-loud world. In her spare time she sings '80s songs to her three muggle children and ogles her husband, who looks strikingly like Wolverine. They live in California, which is perfect for stalking tacos and the ocean. Connect with Mary online at MaryWeber.com; Facebook: Mary Weber, Author; Instagram: MaryWeberAuthor; Twitter: @MChristineWeber.
4 stars. 'This series comes to a close with an intense pursuit of good by evil, with the fate of all in the hands of teenaged Nym. She is consistently inconsistent in her feelings and fears, truly human in her characterization and a champion accessible to readers who can identify with her insecurities.' * RT Book Reviews *

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Looking into the world of gaming, we find many strategies to play with. The same goes with the category of the casino, whether it is about games on land casino or online casino, strategies and planning are required to play the game. The strategies help us in winning the game and improvise the way we play. While effective strategies take us towards profitable benefits and winning, a foul plan could lead us to lose the entire game. There are various kinds of strategies that could be considered lame or even act against the game instead acting towards better payoffs.
Among all the games in the live casino, slot gambling tends to have more foul strategies than any other game. Slot gambling takes the wider part of online casinos. Having an interesting plot, it attracts more players than any other game of the live casino, whether it is about choosing the right Judi online slot machines or enjoying the spin. Being the game, which consists more of sheer luck than any planning or plotting to win, people create weird plans to win the game. Players are often found creating meaningless superstitions as per the format of the game. There are various misconceptions, considered more as myths, being adapted by the users to play slot games.
Let us take a look at various illogical factors adopted in the form of strategies by many players that are considered myths:
Myth 01: Believing That the Winning Cycle of Online Slots Can Be Predicted
The most popular myth that is being believed by various players is that they could predict the winning cycle in slot gambling. It would be fair to say that the real slot machine having three-reel slots is somewhat possible to be predicted. But with enhanced versions of gaming the slots, having multiple amounts of reels and complex algorithms of numbers is next to impossible to predict.
Myth 02: It’s Better to Bet Small Amounts at First to Increase Your Chances of Winning Big Later
It is the point that people usually aren’t even aware of being a myth. This misconception is also considered logical in the format of the old version of games in a land casino. As people believed that investing low at first leads us to bigger benefits later. With online casinos trending in the whole world of gaming, involving RNGs, it is a useless trait to follow.
Myth 03: The Jackpot Hitting Slot Machine Won’t Win Again for A Long Time
There are various cases in which players believed that the slot machine which hit the jackpot just a moment ago won’t be winning any jackpot for a long amount of time. Among all the misconceptions or myths in slot games, this one’s being adopted by most players. It is entirely wrong to say the slot machine hitting the jackpot has anything to do with the number of times it had already done earlier.
Myth 04: The Percentage of Payout Being Altered by The Casino
The myth that is entirely incorrect is that the casino has the access to alter the percentages of various payout in the slot games it is providing. The casinos are tested throughout the world and hence, they use the format of RTP, similarly, with the online casino taking over the whole gaming world, every percentage depends on RTP.
Myth 05: The Chances for Winning Is Decreased When the Users Take the Option of Auto-Spin Slots
It is absurd to say that the chances of your winning depend if you hit the button each time with your hand rather than taking the option of auto-spin. The online slot machine has nothing to do with the manner you choose your spin, whether you are hitting the buttons with your hands or choosing the other options. Moreover, your winning doesn’t depend on your mode of payment, if you are using the bonus spins.
Effective strategies could lead you to win a huge amount of profitable benefits, while at the same time, absurd beliefs could act against the entire game. Although looking at the right slot machines, knowing the impactful rules, and being aware of the different symbols in the slot games have impactful chances to make you win.

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Carmen Raynor from Retro Rooms has done it again! On Monday we featured her son Jack’s Vintage Cowboy room and today we take a peak inside Carmen’s daughter Lola’s room! With a little innovation and a big love for paper dolls Carmen created an enchanting room for three year-old Lola. I don’t know if it’s the old fashion paper dolls, cute pom pom accents or the glamorous silver mantel that really set this room apart but I can sure see why Lola’s room makes mom happy. Here are all the details on how Carmen brought her design to life.
I grew up playing with paper dolls and have always loved them. When I saw the paper doll fabric I fell in love with it and found it for sale on eBay in the US since it had been discontinued. I used the fabric for a duvet cover and matching cushion covers. I then collected pieces to match; cushions, throws and curtains. Once I started looking I stumbled across things in just the right shade of blue in all sorts of places. I had the feature wall color custom mixed to match the blue in the girl’s dress in the fabric. I also found that I had two other minor themes running in the rooms: pom poms and polka dots. The pom poms are featured on the cushions and hanging in front of the curtains. The polka dots are in the border of the duvet cover and in various cushions. I found old paper dolls in mint condition on eBay and turned them into wall art. I also collected small pictures which were paper doll related and have displayed them on the fireplace mantle, which has been painted silver. An art deco mirror hangs above the fireplace and a string of fairy light roses hang at ceiling level. The floor is covered with sheepskin rugs and a red chandelier hangs from the ceiling.
Eclectic, with a vintage twist.
The main wall color is Dulux Off White. The blue feature wall is painted in a custom mixed color from the Duchess Satin range of Porters Paints and the fireplace is painted in Duchess Satin Oyster. The wardrobe, chest of drawers, bedside table and sheepskin rugs are from Ikea and the pictures are vintage and sourced on eBay. The chandelier was purchased from Light Up Willoughby. The chair was found in a second hand store. The fabric used for the duvet cover is by Alexander Henry from the Sage Glen Paper Doll collection.
*We found a similar paper doll inspired fabric at Warm Biscuit Bedding
I love the pom pom curtains, the artwork made from original paper dolls and the duvet cover. In fact, I love everything about this room, it makes me happy!
My children’s bedrooms have inspired me to do an interior design course and set up my own business designing children’s rooms. It’s early days but I am loving it so much. I hope your readers like Lola’s bedroom as much as I do.

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How to Find Discounts on Prescriptions for Seniors
Older adults spend on average over $600 a year on prescription drugs.
Between 2014 and 2020, prescription drug prices rose faster than other healthcare costs. During that period, drug pricing rose 33%, yet other healthcare costs rose between 19%-30%. These high prices lead many seniors to face the possibility of paying large sums out-of-pocket for their medications, even when they are insured.
More than half of adults age 65 and older report taking four or more prescription drugs.
This often puts significant financial pressure on seniors because the cost of prescription drugs have been increasing steadily over the years,
In fact, the prices of the 20 most commonly prescribed brand-name drugs for seniors rose nearly 10 times more than the annual rate of inflation over five years.
The following is a list of possible ways to help save on prescription costs
Medicare is a federal health insurance program for persons age 65 and older that is composed of multiple parts: Prescription drugs are covered by Medicare Part D. Part D plans are sold by private insurance companies either as a standalone plan known as a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (or PDPs) or as part of a Medicare Advantage Plan (or MAPDs), which groups Parts A, B and D coverage into a single plan.
Medicare Extra Help
If you or a loved one has Medicare, the first benefit to consider is Part D Extra Help. This program from Social Security and Medicare helps save money on Part D drug plan premiums and co-payments at the pharmacy. To get Extra Help, you must have low income and resources.
Extra Help is a program that provides additional financial assistance to seniors with limited income and assets to help them pay for prescription drug costs. Seniors are eligible if their total assets (not including their primary residence, vehicle, and other personal items) are valued at less than $15,510 for individuals or $30,950 for married couples. The 2022 income limit is $20,385 for a single applicant and $27,465 for a married couple.
Medicaid is a state-run health insurance program for low income and disabled individuals. The definition of “low income” changes by state and constituent group (meaning seniors, pregnant women, and healthy adults all have different eligibility criteria). In most states in 2022, an elderly individual must have a monthly income of less than $2,523, and assets, not including their home, valued at less than $2,000.
State Based Programs
In addition to the federal Extra Help program, many state governments provide seniors with financial assistance to help with the cost of medications. These programs provide assistance as Medicare Wraparound Programs. This means they help seniors pay the extra costs that their Medicare Part D plans don’t cover. Alternatively, they provide assistance making Medicare Part D premium payments instead of paying for the extra prescriptions costs.
Unfortunately, not every state offers assistance.
Click HERE to find programs offered in your state.
State Prescription Assistance Program
Don’t qualify for Extra Help? Your state may also have savings programs. Currently, 20 states offer a State Prescription Assistance Program (SPAP) to people who meet certain age, disability, chronic condition, and/or income requirements. SPAPs may help pay your premiums, deductibles, or medication co-payments.
Due to the limits of both government and manufacturer-sponsored programs, many seniors are now turning to prescription discount cards that are offered by third parties such as Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) or tech startups. These discount programs can sometimes reduce a medication’s cash price to the point that it’s cheaper than the copay you’d be charged through insurance, and offer significant savings for the uninsured. They also usually offer tools that help seniors compare prices at various pharmacies, finding them the most budget-friendly options.
America’s Pharmacy partner with 59,000 pharmacies across the country. The company’s easy-to-use app and medication search tool minimize the learning curve for older adults and their caregivers, even if they aren’t tech-savvy. Users can choose to have their discount card mailed, texted, or emailed to them. Participants can save up to 80 percent on medications, with average savings of around 66 percent. Better yet, the card has no limit on the number of uses, and a whole household can use the same card. Finding the best discounts on your prescription medications is simple with America’s Pharmacy app. Their app is user-friendly and intuitive. You can even “Favorite” prescriptions and pharmacies in the app, which helps you save time and money when your prescriptions are due for a refill.
WellRx provides a great alternative to insurance for those who rely on monthly medications or just a sporadic prescription for an acute medical condition. All you need to do is bring your prescription savings card to the pharmacy, and you will receive an immediate discount on the total cost of your drugs. On average, savings are around 65 percent, sometimes reaching 80 percent or more on the most widely used medications, and even higher discounts may be available for generic substitutes. Because WellRx is accepted at more than 65,000 pharmacies nationwide, you’ll likely find a nearby pharmacy that accepts it. They also offer a price comparison tool that simplifies your search for the lowest prices available on prescription medications.
Choice Drug Card allows older adults to save up to 85 percent on their prescription drugs without the hassle of signing up or submitting any personal information. Choice Drug Card is perfect for those who don’t want to use a mobile app or caregivers who would like to access a discount card for their spouse or adult parent, since no personal information is required. With options to receive a card by text, email, fax, PDF download, or snail mail, older adults can easily access a discount card and instantly start saving on prescription drugs at over 70,000
Singlecare includes a well-rated app, a simple search tool for finding drug cost information, a convenient home delivery program, and a loyalty program that just can’t be found elsewhere. SingleCare’s discounts are offered at over 35,000+ pharmacies for more than 10,000 medications. It will be particularly easy to use SingleCare discounts at pharmacy chains such as Albertsons/Safeway, Walgreens, Walmart, CVS, Kroger, and Rite-Aid, as well as at many independent pharmacies.
GoodRx has an impressive variety of programs to choose from, a highly-rated app, and medication prices that are some of the very lowest available. This company’s specialty programs are particularly good for cost savings, with some offering discounts of up to 90% off retail price.
GoodRx has the more program options than most other programs.
Drug Manufacturer Discounts
Patient Assistance Programs (PAPs)
Patient Assistance Programs are run by drug manufacturers to offer free or discounted brand-name medications to consumers. PAPs may be especially helpful to those who lack insurance coverage or have significant medication costs.
Most of the major manufacturers offer PAPs and related resources for people who take their medications. For example, Pfizer’s RxPathways program connects people to insurance support, co-pay assistance, and medicines for free or at a savings. Other PAPs are offered by Novo Nordisk, AstraZeneca, GlaxoSmithKline, and several foundations that provide disease-specific assistance, such as for people with diabetes. (Note: Some of these programs may have limitations for people with other Medicare drug coverage.)
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WORLD VIDEO PREMIERE: Doralee “Seu Sorriso (Your Smile)”
Los Angeles-based, island-infused singer-songwriter Doralee adds beautiful visuals to her soft, sweet “Seu Sorriso” single! Meaning ‘my smile’ in Portuguese, this track is all the bossa nova sugar you need to get your summer going.
Bossa novo music and sprawling beach scenes? Yes, please.
Doralee shines as she dances and sings, super innocently, around a lush Caribbean setting. Accented with flamenco-style guitar riffs, Doralee’s steady guitar strumming is brought to life while whisking the listener (and viewer) away to an exotic island vacation. And, who couldn’t use a vacation, am I right? Whether this video inspires you to see the world or allows you a much-needed break from city life, “Seu Sorriso” is bound to make you do just one thing — smile!
Recorded at Stoney Eye Studios, this is just the start of Doralee’s fame in the reggae scene and beyond! Get to know her through the links below and don’t forget to vibe to the new video above, directed by Jordan Melendez and edited by The Dank Street Company.


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Anevia powers SKYmedia’s Sky GO OTT video service
Jun 17, 2019 – Anevia and SKYmedia have announced the completion of an OTT video-delivery solution for SKYmedia’s Sky GO service in Mongolia. SKYmedia has partnered with Anevia since 2014 when it chose Anevia’s origin packager and CDN solutions.
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Anevia selected by INEA for multi-screen TV on ADB's platform
Apr 24, 2019 – Anevia has announced that it has been selected by INEA to roll out multi-screen TV services to INEA’s customers in Poland. The solution combines Anevia's software video-delivery platform with the graphyne2 service delivery platform from ADB.
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Red Bee Media achieves 3.5 second latency for live OTT
Apr 11, 2019 – Red Bee Media has reached record low latency on their live OTT feed during NAB 2019 – reaching as low as 3.5 seconds, glass to glass which is faster than traditional broadcasting feeds. This accomplishment was achieved using commoditized cloud-based, open source standard technology, utilizing open internet connectivity only.
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CNI, Minerva and Anevia enable ultra low-latency OTT streaming
Apr 5, 2019 – CNI, Minerva and Anevia have announced that Minerva's YourTV Now, powered by CNI's video headend, now offers low-latency streaming. Anevia’s low-latency video processing removes the lag, typically in the 15-20 second range, between broadcast TV and live streaming.
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Anevia launches world's first Cloud-native CDN solution
Mar 29, 2019 – Anevia has announced that it is launching the world’s first cloud-native content delivery network (CDN) solution which will enable operators to easily deploy their own CDN while using its capacity to deliver high-quality services, even during peak traffic.
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Quadrille And Anevia Partner To Jointly Offer OTT Over Satellite
Mar 11, 2019 – Quadrille and Anevia have strengthened their partnership to offer OTT over satellite. The joint solution will enable content providers and operators to offer live-TV in situations where it was previously unavailable due to limited bandwidth.
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Com Net Inc. chooses Anevia to power OTT streaming
Oct 24, 2018 – Anevia has been chosen by Com Net Inc. (CNI) to deliver cloud DVR and CDN services as part of their hosted and managed OTT head-end. CNI works with Minerva Networks on its white label cloud video offering for pay TV operators in the US.
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Anevia and Viaccess-Orca provide ultra-low latency live streaming solution
Sep 16, 2018 – Anevia has partnered with Viaccess-Orca to provide audiences with an ultra-low latency live streaming solution. The collaboration will see Anevia provide the encoder side of the solution, while Viaccess-Orca will be supplying the secure video player.
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ALBtelecom chooses Anevia to launch new OTT services
Jul 30, 2018 – Anevia has supported the launch of IPTV services for ALBtelecom. ALBtelecom is using Anevia’s TV and video delivery software to provide live and non-linear content in broadcast quality and to multiple screens.
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CHICAGO — A federal judge has sentenced a former Chicago police officer to 4 1/2 years in prison for lying about the torture of suspects.
Former police commander Jon Burge’s name has become synonymous with police brutality in the nation’s third-largest city.
He was sentenced Friday after two days of often-emotional testimony during the sentencing phase of the case.
Several torture victims told Judge Joan Lefkow that they remain haunted decades later.
But character witnesses for Burge called the 63-year-old an exemplary officer wrongly portrayed as a monster.
Prosecutors had argued Burge’s perjury and obstruction of justice convictions merited more than 30 years in prison. The defense asked for less than three years.
The Chicago Police Department fired Burge in 1993 for mistreating a suspect.


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Ever since the Montage Healdsburg rolled out the red carpet for hotel guests in the heart of Sonoma in 2021, the ante was instantly upped on service and hospitality in California Wine Country, not to mention dining and design. At the time, the first seeds had been planted on the real estate side with 40 Harvest Homes that epitomized wine country living for the 21st century — or, as Curtis Tischler, Director of Sales on the Project, calls it, “farmitecture.” It’s an apt word to describe the casual elegance and easy tech leanings of the design style.
Though the Harvest Homes were snapped up in the blink of an eye, there are still Estate Homes (and homesites) now fresh on the market. You can choose from custom plans pre-designed for the unique landscape of each lot or build your own dream home. On a tour of the property, Tischler noted that many buyers are opting for multiple adjacent lots, doubling or tripling their size (which range from 1/4 to 1/2 an acre). What makes the sites seem even bigger is their adjacency to the forested hillside, unofficially extending the back yard — and the views. This offering represents the last available ownership opportunity within this community.
We recently stayed in Harvest Home #8, which serves as a model for those looking to purchase, and it’s the best way to get a sense of what a custom home here looks and feels like. Listed for just under $8 million, this 4,693 square-foot home on two levels has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half bathrooms and a small garage.
The open kitchen centers around glass-walled, temperature-controlled wine storage and state-of-the-art appliances, all overlooking the view-facing living/dining room, which itself extends beyond floor-to-ceiling windows to the huge terrace complete with gas firepit. It’s this combo that gives the property an expansive indoor-outdoor feel.
There’s one master bedroom upstairs facing onto the same glorious views as the living room, and it has a huge bathroom with a tub, walk-in show and an outdoor shower, as well.
Downstairs are three more bedrooms, one practically as large as the upstairs master, minus the outdoor shower, and another spacious terrace with a plunge pool that can be used for a cool dip in summer or heated up for a winter soak. And the downstairs master suite can be locked off as a separate rental unit with a private entrance.
One of the big draws here, beyond access to all hotel amenities (including Hazel Hill restaurant, the destination spa, and activities like e-bikes and archery), is the new Residential Club, an exclusive owner amenity that will include a pool, hot tub, cold plunge pool, fitness center, pickleball courts, and residents lounge and gathering space.
Once the final Estate homes and homesites are spoken for, this community will be complete. Homesites start at $1,384,000 and are among the most desirable luxury properties in Sonoma County for their amenities, their proximity to Healdsburg’s vibrant scene, and their holistic, integrated design. For more information, visit the Montage Residences website.

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- The Pratt & Whitney R 1830 is a double row 14 cylinder air cooled radial engine with a capacity of 1830 cubic inches, (30 litres), developing some 1200 horsepower at a maximum 2700 rpm.
- This motor was purchased from New Zealand (2bx c2008). This motor came with a log book showing it had operated for a total of 1577 hours and was removed from service because it was approaching the deadline of 1600 hours which required it to be overhauled or replaced. No starter motor came with it, so the B-24 Liberator restoration group reconditioned one from stock, After a thorough health check, and basic adjustments, this engine was first run in May 2009 and has been cycled through regular engine run schedule ever since.
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This book fascinates and, with such engaging and diverse content, it will attract and inform many readers … I suspect its full significance in the expanding fields of textile practices, textile studies and textile histories will only become evident in a decade or so, when its scope and impact can be better understood.
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The Labour Party (LP) on Monday urged leaders who are passionate about rescuing Nigeria from its current hopeless state to emulate former President Olusegun Obasanjo who endorsed Peter Obi as the best choice for the country in the 2023 general elections.
Obasanjo announced his support for the LP candidate in a letter titled,
“My appeal to all Nigerians particularly Young Nigerians”.
The letter sparked reactions across rival political camps, with the All Progressives Congress (APC) describing it as a ‘worthless’ political move, adding that it would not affect the ambition of its presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu.
The major opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) also described the endorsement as Obasanjo’s personal opinion.
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However, speaking with DAILY INDEPENDENT, Chief Spokesperson of the Labour Party Presidential Campaign Council (LP-PCC), Dr Yunusa Tanko described the parties as hypocrites wondering why they were running after Obasanjo and paying him visits when they believed his endorsement is worthless.
” If he ( Obasanjo) is not valuable and his endorsement is worthless as they claimed, why were they running after him? PDP, APC and others went to him”.
“He has appealed to the Nigerian youths to vote for Peter Obi and described him as the best among the presidential candidates. That is the most valuable legacy of former president Olusegun Obasanjo and all the other leaders who believe in rescuing Nigeria should follow his line of action” .


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Keywords:river bank dune, OSL dating, Holocene
River bank dunes are common along the left side bank of the Kiso River. Existing studies have reported the distribution of dunes and the grain size of dune surface deposits. However, the vertical change of grain size of dune deposits is poorly known. Additionally, the age of dune formation is unknown because organic matter suitable for radiocarbon dating is uncommon in the dune sand. This study used a sand auger to dig the dunes up to a depth of 6 m, took the dune deposits, and performed the grain size analysis and optically stimulated luminescence (OSL) dating of the deposits. Grain size analysis of sand deposits shows that median grain size is 0.20–0.45 mm and vertical variation in grain size is relatively small. The size is similar to the present river bed sand. Ages from feldspar infrared-stimulated luminescence (IRSL) at 50°C are 0.2–0.7 ka, and the youngest age of 0.2 ka indicate that residual doses are negligible. In contrast, post-IR IRSL measurements at 150°C yielded 0.5–2.7 ka, which are significantly older than those from IRSL at 50°C because of incomplete bleaching. IRSL ages suggest that the dunes have formed since approximately 600–700 years ago. The beginning of dune formation may be related to anthropogenic influence in the drainage basin.


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Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, the Prime Minister review the incentives that the government is planning to give to green economy projects
‘’Egypt Economic Summit’’ in its third edition, held under the slogan “Community Development and Investment Opportunities after the Corona crisis”, under the auspices of the Egyptian Cabinet.
ERRADA was honored to participate in the recommendations of a draft law regulating and developing the use of financial technology in non-banking financial activities (Fin-tech)
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Dr. Mohamed Omran, the Head of the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) issued a decree No. (1177) in 18/10/2020 to cooperate with Dr. Heba Shahein the Head of ERRADA, under the Prime Minister and supervised by the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development for better regulations and simplification of procedures for supporting the business climate in Egypt.


b. 6.07.1943, Tallinn
Matti Reimann is Estonian pianist, renowed both as a chamber musician and solo pianist. He is also professor at Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre.
Matti Reimann graduated from Tallinn Children Music School on piano in 1958 and from Tallinn Music School in 1962, where he studied piano with Linda Tamberg (at both schools) and percussion under the guidance of Kristjan Vestre and Kalju Terasmaa. He continued studies at Tallinn State Conservatoire on piano, graduating in 1967 under the guidance of Bruno Lukk. In 1968 Reimann won II prize at Estonian Pianists´ Competition. In 1967–1969 Reimann developed his skills at Rimsky-Korsakov St. Petersburg State Conservatory, where he studied piano with Nadežda Golubovskaja and conducting with Nikolai Rabinovitš. In 1975 Reimann furthered studies at Gnessinite Pedagogical Music Institute (later Gnessinite Russian Academy of Music) on chamber music with Valeri Samoljotov, graduating in 1975.
Since 1975 Mati Reimann works at chamber music department in Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre (1979–1990 head of the department, since 1984 docent and 1999 professor). Reimann´s students include among others Egmont Välja, Pärt Tarvas, Lembit Orgse, Elar Kuiv, Mait Meibaum, Kai Ratassepp, Mati Mikalai, Ave Kruup, Mihkel Mattisen, Age Juurikas, Ebe Müntel, Jorma Toots, Ivo Lille, Leonora Palu, Nele-Eva Steinfeld, Ivi Ots ect.
Since 1963 Matti Reimann has given solo concerts at several past USSR citys as Moscow, St. Petersburg, Baku, Kiev and also abroad including Bulgaria, Lithuania, Latvia, Norway, Germany and Finland. He has performed several piano concertos with renowed conductors as Jüri Alperten, Viktor Barsov, Veronika Dudarova, Karl Eliasberg, Neeme and Vallo Järvi, Eri Klas, Peeter Lilje, Roman Matsov, Nikolai Rabinovitš, Saulius Sondeckis, Vladislav Tšernušenko, Aleksandr Dmitrjevi and Arvo Volmer. Besides classic period works, Reimann´s repertoire comprise piano concertos by Artur Lemba, Eugen Kapp, Ester Mägi and Harri Ots. Matti Reimann has participated at several chamber music collectives, long-time collaboration has Reimann with his brother, Tõnu Reimann, with who he has given over 2000 lecture-concerts and participated also at telecasts. As a chamber musician Reimann has also collaborated with Jaan Õun, Hannes Altrov, Imbi Kuuse and Toomas Velmet.
Matti Reimann has organized several international chamber music festivals at music academys and participated at several competition jurys, he has also been chairman of the National Examinations at Latvian Academy of Music. Reimann has written articles for local culture newspaper „Sirp“ and won prize for music critics in 1992 and 2006. Matti Reimann has been first performer of several Estonian composers works as Villem Reimann, Anatoli Garšnek, Jaan Rääts, Raimo Kangro. He has recorded over 100 works as a soloist and chamber musician for Estonian Public Broadcast, his performances may be found at compilation album „Estonian Piano Music II“, „Artur Lemba´s Piano Concertos No. 1 and 2“ (Melodija, 1983 and 1986) and „Artur Lemba´s Piano Concerto“ (ERCD, 1998). Reimann belongs to Association of Estonian Professional Musicians and has belonged to Estonian Music Council Board.
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In his new book “You Can’t Be Serious,” actor Kal Penn announced that he was engaged to his 11-year-old partner Josh, according to People.
“I’m really excited to share our relationship with readers,” Penn told People. “But Josh, my partner, my parents and my brother, four of whom I am the closest in the family, are quite calm. They don’t like attention and avoid the spotlight. ”
Penn is arguably best known for his role as Kumar in the “Harold & Kumar” film series. He also worked for the White House for two years under the Obama administration.
“You Can’t Be Serious” is Penn’s memoir and details not only his life, but his relationship with Josh as well as intimate moments such as their first date.
“Understanding the narrative [in the book], of how to respect who they really are, in telling my story – this includes: my professional life, both in Hollywood and Washington, it includes my love life with Josh and the how we met, that includes my parents, as far as I’m willing to share stories about their upbringing, ”said Penn.
Discussing his sexuality, Penn said he discovered this part of himself later in his life in relation to those around him.
“There is no timeline for this stuff,” he said. “People find out about their shit at different times in their lives, so I’m glad I did when I did.”
Penn told People he wanted the book to look like he and the reader were “having a beer together”.
“I was like, if we’re supposed to feel like we’re having a beer together, then I want to take you into my stories and I want you to live them with the same joy that I experienced them,” said Penn. . “This is how my friends met my parents and Josh because they got to know them over the past 10 years.”
He joked that after telling his parents he wanted to be an actor, any subsequent conversation became much easier.
“They’re just like, ‘Yeah, alright.’ I felt very supported by everyone. It is a wonderful thing. I know everyone has different experiences with this and I feel really, really lucky, ”Penn told People.
“You Can’t Be Serious” is due out on Monday.
Kalhan Rosenblatt is a reporter covering youth and internet culture for NBC News, based in New York City.
Kal Penn is set to publish a new memoir, You Can’t Be Serious , on November 2, but the book covers one aspect of his life he can’t help but spoil a few days earlier: He’s in a relationship with a man named Josh for 11 years, and the two are now engaged. Penn, who is probably even better known for the Harold and Kumar movies, I first spoke about on CBS on Sunday morning today, but he also sat down with People to share a few more details.
Penn says he and his partner met during the sabbatical he took from acting to work with Barack Obama’s White House, and on their first date he showed up with “a pack of 18 Coors Light ”and an insatiable desire to watch NASCAR. “The next thing you know,” he says, “it’s been a few months and we watch NASCAR every Sunday.”
Penn says he discovered his sexuality “relatively late in life compared to a lot of other people,” but all of his friends and family were very supportive. He admits that it “sounds like a joke”, but he says that “when you’ve already told your Indian parents and the South Asian community that you intend to become an actor for a living, really all the conversations that follow are super easy. “
That being said, he says his fiance, parents, and brother are all very private, so he didn’t want to put anyone in the spotlight with his book while being “genuine” from his point of view. He says that “the point” was to make readers feel like “we are drinking a beer together”, so he wanted the book to evoke “the same joy” that he felt living through the different stories there. recount. Again, it will be available on November 2.


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I’m running a series of all the guests I invited to drop by my booth at the Virtual Fantasy Con, which ran on Facebook, October 15-21, 2017. Last week I posted the transcript of my chat with Graeme Ing; this week it’s Edward Buatois’s turn. Ed and I know each other through various Facebook writers’ … Continue reading Angels and Demons: Humanizing Succubi with Edward Buatois
Month: October 2017
Hipster Heroes: Talking Navigation and Necromancy with Graeme Ing
I had guests stop by my booth at Virtual Fantasy Con. Here's a transcript of my discussion with author Graeme Ing.
The Virtual Fantasy Con Is October 15-21
From October 15-21, 2017, I will be participating in the Virtual Fantasy Con, a Facebook event involving over 100 fantasy authors, bloggers, podcasters, artists, and other magicians.


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Create a Recycled Bird Feeder
Last updated: August 10, 2020, at 2:53 p.m. PT
Originally published: April 27, 2020, at 8:36 a.m. PT
The animals in western Washington state are more active than ever, especially birds! Adding a feeder into your yard, patio, or deck is a great way to observe and learn about the birds in your neighborhood. And we've got an easy and fun way to use items in your recycle bin to make a bird feeder at home for our feathery friends.
- Tin can
- Decorations and whatever you need to attach them (glue/tape)
- String or ribbon to hang
- Bird seed
- Remove the paper label from an empty tin can that has been cleaned out and the lid/sharp edges removed. Ask an adult for help.
- Decorate the outside of your can. We used construction paper, buttons, and colored pencils, but paint, crayons, or cut up magazines would work well, too.
- Attach the string to the can. Tape one end to the bottom of the can and the other on the inside of the edge of the top of the can.
- Fill with bird seed and hang outside for a bird to enjoy!


Ultimate Music Experience!
- Campers will be introduced to various musical instruments and concepts.
- Students will play each instrument through the week (instruments will differ between the AM and PM sessions) as well as participate in musical games, crafts, musical listening excerpts and related projects. We may even have surprise musical instruments introduced throughout the week!
- Each camper will be issued * FREE instrument rentals at the beginning of the week that they will keep throughout the camp and take home to practice and enjoy. *Contact LNM for specific details.
- Instruments must be returned at the end of the week in class on Friday.
- Different instruments will be covered in the AM and PM sessions.
- Students may participate in the AM session alone, the PM session alone or Both for the complete experience!
Let’s have a musical year! LNM


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Wednesday September 19th 2018
Today was a routine living day in my RV home. It was a cloudy day with cool temperatures that only reached the mid sixties. The woods surrounding my RV combined with the cloudy day made it necessary to have the lights on all day to keep the dreary away.
I spent some time today working on my travel plans. In the near term I have to come up with a plan for November. The open question is how far south in Florida I will go. I’m trying to balance travel efficiency with exploration. I need to be in the Orlando area at the beginning of December so there isn’t a lot of time to do south Florida right. The decision really depends how I spend February and March.
I’ve been holding off committing to a plan for February and March. I tried to get reservations in the state parks on the gulf coast last spring when the reservation window opened. It is so competitive that only a few succeed and I wasn’t one of them this year. I’ve been working on an alternative that involves more moving around. South Florida is part of that plan. Unfortunately, that plan also requires a lot of reservations that I can’t really make until I have all the pieces in place. The fall back is a two or three month stay at one of the bigger campgrounds in the center of the state. I know there are still openings at at least one place, but it isn’t a great location. There is also always the possibility of heading west earlier, but that has its on set of issues.
One thing I accomplished today was the laundry. Now that all the Airstreams have moved on the campground laundry facility wasn’t as busy. The Airstream Caravan started leaving in staggered groups around eight this morning. The campground looked empty at mid day today after the twenty five Airstream trailers left. By this evening many of those sites were occupied by more travelers. This campground is near full most nights.


Though it is not part of “tornado alley,” Georgia, being in the southeastern part of the United States is known for having a high frequency of tornadoes. Georgia averages about 20-30 tornadoes per year. The deadliest tornado in Georgia history occurred on March 27, 1973, when an F4 tornado struck the town of Adel, killing 18 people.
- The largest tornado outbreak in Georgia history occurred on April 27-28, 2011, when 48 tornadoes struck the state, killing 15 people and causing over $500 million in damage.
- The most tornado-prone area of Georgia is the northwestern part of the state, which is part of the so-called "Dixie Alley" tornado belt.
- Tornado season in Georgia typically runs from March through May, with a secondary peak in activity in November.
- Georgia's most recent significant tornado outbreak occurred on March 19, 2018, when a total of 15 tornadoes struck the state, causing extensive damage but no fatalities.
- Georgia's strongest tornado on record was an F4 that struck the city of Cairo on February 14, 2000, causing $7 million in damage but no fatalities.
Documented Georgia tornadoes since 1950
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Preparing for Tornadoes in Georgia
Tornadoes are a serious threat to people and property in Georgia. With an average of 20-30 tornadoes per year and the potential for severe weather outbreaks, it is important for Georgians to be prepared in case of a tornado. Preparation can mean the difference between life and death.
One important aspect of tornado preparation in Georgia is having a plan in place for where to go and what to do in the event of a tornado. This plan should include identifying the safest location in your home or workplace, such as a basement or interior room on the lowest level, and practicing getting to that location quickly. It is also important to have a plan for communication with family members or coworkers in case of separation during a tornado.
Another important aspect of tornado preparation is staying informed about weather conditions and warnings. This can involve signing up for local weather alerts through text message or email, as well as monitoring weather forecasts and radar updates. There are also some great tools to get tornado alerts for your area, when your home is in danger. When a tornado warning is issued, it is crucial to take immediate action and seek shelter in the designated safe location.
Preparing for tornadoes in Georgia also means having an emergency kit with necessary supplies such as water, non-perishable food, a first aid kit, and a battery-powered radio. This kit should be easily accessible and regularly checked to ensure that supplies are up-to-date and in good condition.
Tornado Shelters Near Me in Georgia
In Georgia, public tornado shelters are typically designated by local emergency management agencies or county officials. The best place to find information on public tornado shelters in your area is by contacting the Georgia Emergency Management Agency or a city or county government office. They will have the most up-to-date information on the location of public shelters, as well as any specific guidelines or procedures for using them during a tornado. You can also check with your local news sources, such as TV or radio stations, as they may have information on public tornado shelters in your area.
It is important to note that while public tornado shelters can provide a safe place to seek shelter during a tornado, they may not be available or accessible in all situations. It is important to have a plan in place for sheltering in your own home or workplace, and to stay informed about weather conditions and warnings. The best case scenario is to have your own residential tornado shelter. If you are a business owner, or county official, consider your options for adding commercial tornado shelter space.
If you are unable to find a public tornado shelter in your area, or if it is not safe to travel to a shelter, seek shelter in the lowest level of a sturdy building, away from windows, and cover yourself with blankets or a mattress to protect yourself from flying debris.
Georgia Tornado Safety Tips
Tornadoes are a serious threat in Georgia, and it is important to take safety precautions in order to minimize the risk of injury or property damage.
Here are some tornado safety tips for Georgia:
Be prepared: Have a plan in place for where to go and what to do in the event of a tornado. Identify the safest location in your home or workplace, such as a basement or interior room on the lowest level, and practice getting to that location quickly. Have a communication plan with family members or coworkers in case of separation during a tornado.
Stay informed: Monitor local weather forecasts and radar updates, and sign up for local weather alerts through text message or email. When a tornado warning is issued, take immediate action and seek shelter in the designated safe location.
Seek shelter: If you are indoors when a tornado strikes, go to the lowest level of a sturdy building, away from windows. If possible, get under a sturdy piece of furniture or cover yourself with blankets or a mattress to protect yourself from flying debris. If you are in a mobile home or other vehicle, leave and seek shelter in a nearby building or ditch.
Avoid windows: Stay away from windows during a tornado, as they can shatter and cause injury. If you are unable to reach a safe location, get as low as possible and cover your head with your hands.
Stay put: Do not try to outrun a tornado in a car or on foot. Tornadoes can change direction quickly and are unpredictable. Seek shelter in the nearest safe location and wait until the storm has passed before moving.
Have an emergency kit: Keep an emergency kit with necessary supplies such as water, non-perishable food, a first aid kit, and a battery-powered radio. This kit should be easily accessible and regularly checked to ensure that supplies are up-to-date and in good condition.
By following these tornado safety tips, you can increase your chances of staying safe during a tornado in Georgia. It is important to take tornado threats seriously and prioritize preparedness in order to minimize the potential for harm.
Georgia Tornado Shelter FAQs
Q: Where can I find a tornado shelter in my specific county in Georgia?
A: You can contact your county emergency management agency or visit the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) website for information on tornado shelters in your area.
Q: What is the capacity of the average tornado shelter in Georgia?
A: The capacity of tornado shelters in Georgia can vary greatly depending on location. It's possible that some could hold just a few dozen, but others up to 100 people.
Q: Are there any regulations for building a private tornado shelter in Georgia?
A: Yes, there are regulations for building a private tornado shelter in Georgia. You can contact your local building department for more information on the specific requirements.
Q: How do I know if a tornado shelter is up to code and safe to use in Georgia?
A: Tornado shelters in Georgia are typically inspected by the local building department to ensure they meet safety codes and standards. It's best to look for a certification label from the National Storm Shelter Association (NSSA) to ensure the shelter meets industry standards.
Q: Are there any businesses or public buildings required to have tornado shelters in Georgia?
A: There are currently no state regulations requiring businesses or public buildings to have tornado shelters in Georgia.
Q: How often are tornado shelters in Georgia inspected for safety and maintenance?
A: The frequency of tornado shelter inspections in Georgia can vary, but they are typically inspected on an annual basis by the local building department.
Q: How long can I expect to stay in a tornado shelter during a severe weather event in Georgia?
A: The length of time you may need to stay in a tornado shelter varies depending on the severity of the storm. You should be prepared to stay in the shelter for several hours if necessary. Those who have residential tornado shelters may choose to stay the night.
Q: Can I bring my pets with me to a tornado shelter in Georgia?
A: This can vary by shelter, but many shelters in Georgia do not allow pets. It's important to check with the shelter beforehand to determine their policy on pets.
Q: How accessible are tornado shelters for people with disabilities in Georgia?
A: Tornado shelters in Georgia are required to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to ensure they are accessible to people with disabilities. However, it's important to check with the specific shelter beforehand to ensure it meets your individual needs.
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Annual Fund Raiser for Horace Mann
The “I Believe” end of year 2012 Annual Fund campaign was produced by Deweymedia Executive Producer, Paul Dewey. This fund raising video was shot on the Horace Mann campus in the Riverdale section of the Bronx. The combination of graphic animation, direct camera address, and careful scripting makes the message of the annual fund raiser video abundantly clear. We’ve created several projects with Horace Mann and always enjoy working with them.
Short and sweet, the goal of this video was simple: show many examples of people who believe in Horace Mann, and let them tell us why. Primarily geared towards alumni and members of the school’s friends and family, the video plays off of the strengths of the school and aims to evoke memories of great experiences and memories at Horace Mann.
There are some stylish editing choices in addition to the use of animated text, which complete the video’s own unique aesthetic. Much like the school itself, the approach we took to the video is informed by tradition, but not dictated by it. We have the experience to understand what works in a fund raising video and what doesn’t, as well as having the creative drive to try some new things and continue to create something original.


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Speedway Motorsports (TRK) is the owner of 8 racetracks around the United States, they primarily host NASCAR events and other smaller motorsports promotion races. The company is 71% owned by founder Bruton Smith and his family, earlier this year a entity controlled by the Smith family (Sonic Financial) offered to buyout the minority shareholders for $18 per share. This follows a similar path as TRK's larger peer, International Speedway (ISCA) which has agreed to be taken private by the controlling France family (who also own NASCAR).
Similar to other sports, TV broadcasting rights are a major source of revenue for NASCAR, they entered into a 10 year deal with Fox and NBC that runs through 2024. NASCAR's structure is a little different than others, the governing body is privately owned and receives approximately 10% of the TV revenue, the racetracks themselves are owned by three publicly trades companies (ISCA, TRK, and smaller DVD) which receive approximately 65% of the TV revenue, with the remaining 25% going to the drivers and their teams. The France family will be merging NASCAR and International Speedway once the deal closes.
NASCAR has struggled since peaking in the early 2000s, television ratings and attendance have fallen through the floor, with many people point to changing the car to make it safer (but leads to dull racing) or to the general decline in interest in cars. But it still garners media attention, like all sports programming it is something that needs to be watched live and has a niche loyal following that would complain if it was suddenly dropped from cable television packages. Interestingly, the most recent television contracts were struck in 2012 and 2013 with a 30% increase from the previous deals despite clear evidence that NASCAR was already in decline. Maybe the Smith family has an inside track on what the next deal might look like? If so, now is an opportunistic time to take it private, retool the sport and industry structure outside of public shareholder view, with the 5 years left on the current TV contract providing much of the cash to fund the take-private deal.
I can't find any historical news on it, but Chuck Akre mentions in the podcast Invest Like the Best a history with Bruton Smith (well not by name) indicating that several decades ago when Smith took Charlotte Motor Speedway (predecessor to TRK) private and that he had his hand in public shareholders pockets, Akre vowed never to invest with him again. But since returning to public markets, it appears TRK has acted reasonably with minority shareholders, the Smith family have maintained their ~70% ownership throughout the current iteration's history. But there is some history here of minority shareholder abuse.
This situation likely follows that of International Speedway ($42 bid in November, followed by a $45 accepted offer in May) and there's a 5-10% bump from the $18 offer price, the market is certainly anticipating one with the stock trading around $18.50 per share.
Disclosure: I own shares of TRK


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A 25-year-old man allegedly tried to steal a lieutenant colonel’s BMW after throwing red chilli powder in his eyes in Delhi Cantt area but heavy traffic foiled his plans, forcing him to abandon the car and flee.
The officer, Lt Col Pinaki Bani, had posted an advertisement to sell his Maruti Zen car on a portal, reports PTI.
The accused, Ram Lal, a resident of Valsad in Gujarat, posed as a customer and came to meet the officer yesterday at the Army Officers’ Mess.
The duo had drinks and Lal told Bani that he could also help him sell his BMW but the officer refused.
The accused, however, insisted on taking a test drive of the BMW. When Bani went to assist him, he threw red chilli powder in his eyes and drove off with the car, the police told PTI.
However, he ran into heavy traffic while trying to flee and had to abandon the car and escape, they added.
The entire incident has been recorded on CCTV camera, reports The Times of India. It happened on Wednesday around 9.40 pm.
The police have launched a manhunt to arrest him and a team has been sent to Gujarat to locate him. “CCTV footage from the mess are being scanned to identify Patel. His online profile is also being scanned for clues,” the police told TOI.
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Olly and Cody were smash hit duo!
HE MAY have spent the summer rocking some of Europe’s biggest stadiums alongside Robbie Williams – but singer Olly Murs still remembers his time in Non-League when the only front man he was interested in a duet with was Gillingham’s Cody McDonald!
Murs, who has had four number one hits since finishing runner-up on The X-Factor in 2009, has just finished a sell-out European tour with Port Vale fan Williams.
It was when he played for Witham Town, however, that Murs – currently at number 29 in the charts with Dear Darlin – found his old pal McDonald to be something of a Troublemaker towards his prospects of progressing beyond the Ryman League!
“I’ve always been proud to talk about the fact that I played semi-pro because it was a big achievement for me as a young lad,” said the 29-year-old pop heartthrob, who left the Essex side after three seasons when he suffered a knee injury in 2008.
“I might not always have played as much as I’d have liked, but unfortunately I was in a team with Cody, and he’s gone on to play at clubs like Norwich, Coventry and Gillingham.
“He was a year or two younger than me and we scored goals for fun together on a Sunday, which was how I knew him in the first place. A load of us young lads from Witham played for Valley Swifts in the Braintree and North Essex Sunday League.
“But he was in the team scoring loads and has gone on and proven that he’s a professional football player. Obviously football wasn’t for me, but singing is.
“It’s crazy how back then we were an unknown centre-forward partnership, but nowadays people know who we are for our different careers.”
Murs’ latest single, out today, is Right Place Right Time from his third album of the same title.
“Being an old centre-forward myself, nine times out of ten I used to be in the right place at the wrong time,” laughs Murs, an ambassador for the FA’s 150th anniversary celebrations.
“But in my music career so far it’s an apt phrase. I think this album is a true representation of who I am right now, where my music is going and what’s next.”
And that could involve emulating Sir Elton John, who helped Watford rocket up the Football League and to an FA Cup final in his time as Hornets chairman.
“It would be great, when my career goes a little bit quieter, if I can be like Elton John and invest some money into Witham Town and take them up the leagues,” he adds.“I might be a football chairman – the Roman Abramovich of Non-League football!”
ROCK ‘N’ GOALS: Olly Murs in concert and Coby McDonald playing for Gillingham


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Our puff pastry starters range from quick and easy tarts to vol-au-vents, puff pastry parcels and more. If you're looking for something a little more complex, why not try our Baked Camembert recipe or Butternut Squash Empanadas? Whether it's breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner, having this easy and tasty make-ahead pastry in your refrigerator or freezer simplifies your life.
Hello everybody, it’s Louise, welcome to our recipe site. Today, I will show you a way to make a special dish, puff pastry breakfast starter. One of my favorites food recipes. For mine, I’m gonna make it a little bit tasty. This is gonna smell and look delicious.
Puff pastry breakfast starter is one of the most favored of recent trending meals on earth. It’s appreciated by millions daily. It is simple, it’s fast, it tastes delicious. Puff pastry breakfast starter is something which I have loved my entire life. They’re fine and they look wonderful.
To begin with this recipe, we must first prepare a few ingredients. You can cook puff pastry breakfast starter using 5 ingredients and 2 steps. Here is how you cook it.
The ingredients needed to make Puff pastry breakfast starter :
- Take of Puff pastry.
- Get of Cheese of choice.
- Prepare of Tomatoes.
- Prepare of Olives.
- Get of Bacon.
Puff pastry is made from hundreds of paper-thin layers of butter trapped between hundreds of paper-thin layers of dough. You can make big tarts for a crowd, or tiny tarts for an elegant dinner party; fold it into a turnover with fruit or jam for a special breakfast; or bake it in. With a box puff pastry dough in the freezer, you've got the base for a variety of quick and easy appetizers, ranging from sausage rolls to baked brie. This lovely salmon appetizer encased in puff pastry is a sophisticated party starter that your guests are sure to devour.
Instructions to make Puff pastry breakfast starter :
- Roll out pastry. Apply toppings. Oven @ 200 until done.
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