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Chandeliers are proven to incorporate drama and character to your space, which may only occur when you're well conscious of the styles and varieties of chandeliers. The longer the tiers, the larger the chandelier. They could suit any sort of home decoration. So, either put it on your conventional living area or rustic bedroom, so it is going to make the impact you have anticipated.
These kinds of chandeliers are distinguished by elaborate detailing such as filigree and scrolling and several other good materials. When you find any 6-light crystal chandeliers, you then realize this so as to purchase them you have to spend a fantastic amount. You can buy a beautiful 6-light chandelier via https://7pandas.com/collections/6-light-chandelier.
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With conventional 6-light chandeliers you can really repaint formality to your area. However, they're worth their cost, since they may disperse glamour along with a more traditional appearance to your residence, which will unquestionably be eye-catching.
Light is going to be reflected throughout the crystals and can produce a complex motif on your environment, this will make a romantic ambience along with the tenor of your area will automatically turn into enchanting. 6-light drum chandelier usually resembles a pendant lighting. It comprises one or numerous lampshades.
The lampshade can encircle each and each light or the whole lamp. This chandelier will appear in any area, and that's your quiet corner, since the light will probably be relaxing enough to make you comfortable or allow you to unwind after a very long moment. They've a feeling of contemporary sleekness inside them, which can be accompanied with the shapes and designs utilized in the conventional ones.


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Today’s distance / ???????: 27 miles / 43km
Average speed / ????: 9.9mph / 16km/h
Time on skateboard / ????: 2h 43m
Total skateboarding distance to date / ????????????: 4765mi plus 280mi (?) / 7668km plus 450km (?)
Ascent / ??: n/a
Descent / ??: n/a
End-of-day GPS coordinates: N43° 01′ 13.10″, E090° 38′ 12.80″
Well I have finally bitten the bullet and taken off from my comfortable zone that is Shanshan. I was there for just over two weeks, getting over some fairly serious traveler’s burnout. During the two weeks, I spent no time on the skateboard. I lay in bed, sat in a chair at the internet cafe, read, slept, ate, and slept some more. Today I arrived back in Shanshan from Turpan, where I got my second visa extension. I arrived back in Shanshan at 1pm, and hung out at my regular internet cafe until 6pm.
By 6pm the heat of the day had died down from about 40 degrees celcius to 35 degrees, and it was time to head out.
The 45km I did out of Shanshan was easy. Very easy. A tailwind all the way, and slightly downhill. A perfect start to the onward push east.
The roads were smooth, traffic was light, and all in all a very pleasant start. A short but unimpressive dust storm made things a little exciting.
I passed many stores and small vilages on the way, and half an hour before dark I bought a water melon and rock melon (for a total of 2 Euro). After being told there were no places to stay, I skated out of the small village where I bought the fruit and slept under some grape vines for the night.

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The ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 4060 8GB SOLO, a leading-edge 1080p gaming graphics card, marks a new era for gamers. Its compact size of just 16.3 cm, along with a single fan, makes it an ideal match for any ITX small host aiming for 1080p gaming. This petite powerhouse promises low power consumption and impressive cooling capabilities. Plus, its DLSS 3 support ensures future-proof gaming.
Key Specifications of ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 4060 8GB SOLO:
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
- PCI Express: 4.0 x8
- CUDA Cores: 3072
- Tensor Cores: 96
- RT Cores: 24
- Boost Clock: 2460 MHz
- Memory: 8GB GDDR6
- Memory Speed: 17 Gbps
- Memory Interface: 128-bit
- Dimensions: 163 x 117.6 x 39.5 mm
- Slot Requirement: 2 Slot
- Power Connection: 1x PCIe 8-Pin
- Recommended PSU: 500W
- DirectX Support: DirectX 12 Ultimate
- OpenGL Support: 4.6
- Display Outputs: 1x HDMI 2.1a, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a
- Max Simultaneous Displays: 4
This small yet mighty graphics card is not just compact and power-efficient but also future-ready for the evolving world of gaming.
ZOTAC GAMING RTX 4060 8GB SOLO out of the box
ZOTAC has unveiled its latest Mini ITX graphics card in the NVIDIA RTX 40 series, the RTX 4060 8GB SOLO. Using the NVIDIA Ada Lovelace architecture with 8GB GDDR6 128-bit memory, this card aims to dominate the mainstream gaming market at 1080p Full HD resolution. The question arises: will this shake up the gamers’ graphics card preferences?
The ZOTAC GAMING RTX 4060 8GB SOLO is outfitted with the IceStorm 2.0 single-fan cooling system and boasts a nominal power consumption of just 115W. With its compact size and minimal heat output, it’s the perfect companion for Mini ITX / SFF hosts. The SOLO model is poised to replace Twin Edge as ZOTAC’s top choice in the RTX 4060 range. Interestingly, it’s being offered at a direct, special price, lower than the MSRP of 10,690 yuan, at just NT$9,990, breaking the 10,000-price barrier even before hitting the shelves!
The NVIDIA RTX 4060 graphics card has been launched with a MSRP of NT$10,690, and ZOTAC has introduced the RTX 4060 8GB SOLO as the most affordable model in this lineup. Despite being smaller than the Twin Edge and featuring only a single fan cooling module, this compact design successfully shrinks the card’s length to 163 mm.
Despite being the smallest in the ZOTAC GAMING series to date, this RTX 40 series card doesn’t compromise on performance. Leveraging the TSMC manufacturing process, it offers a fantastic power-efficiency ratio, low temperature, and superior performance.
The dimensions of the ZOTAC GAMING RTX 4060 8GB SOLO are 163 x 117.6 x 39.5 mm, which is a notable 6 cm reduction from the 221 mm length of the RTX 4060 Twin Edge. For Mini ITX cases that are constrained by space, this 16.3 cm long card will certainly offer more convenience for installation and line routing.
Given the rising popularity of back-to-back A4 structure cases in the ITX domain, the thickness of the graphics card cooling module has become a key factor for gamers. This is particularly important for the vertical installation of the graphics card. The ZOTAC GAMING RTX 4060 8GB SOLO, with its thickness of 39.5 mm, will utilize a 2-slot PCIe baffle installation space.
The ZOTAC GAMING RTX 4060 8GB SOLO draws power from a PCIe 8-Pin slot. If you have an older SFX power supply on hand and its wattage meets the recommended requirement, it can be used directly, allowing for a stand-alone graphics card upgrade.
The ZOTAC GAMING RTX 4060 8GB SOLO can support multi-display output for up to four screens, with maximum resolution support of 7680×4320 at 60Hz. The card features a variety of screen output interfaces, including 3 x DisplayPort 1.4a and 1x HDMI 2.1a.
Upon disassembling the ZOTAC GAMING RTX 4060 8GB SOLO, its internal structure is revealed. The card employs the IceStorm 2.0 cooling module, consisting of nickel-plated dual heat pipes and vapour chambers, which effectively manage the heat of the AD107-400-A1 RTX 4060 GPU core. In addition, four Sk Hynix graphics card memory chips are equipped with thermal pads to assist in heat dissipation.
Simple and easy to control ZOTAC GAMING FireStorm graphics card software
ZOTAC has redesigned their GAMING FireStorm software specifically for NVIDIA RTX 40 series graphics cards. This software offers a range of settings for ZOTAC GAMING graphics cards, including the ability to view graphics card information and adjust overclocking parameters. Additionally, coinciding with the release of “Spider-Man: Across the New Universe”, the FireStorm software now sports a Spider-Man theme.
For gamers interested in maximizing the performance of their graphics cards, ZOTAC’s GAMING FireStorm software provides the ability to tweak various parameters. If a user isn’t well-versed in the specifics of graphics card overclocking, they can also make use of the OC SCANIER software feature, which allows for automatic overclocking.
Graphics card professional creation and rendering tests
The ZOTAC GAMING RTX 4060 8GB SOLO graphics card was put to the test using an array of eight professional software programs: OctaneBench 2020.1.5, Indigo Bench, Blender Benchmark, SPECviewperf 2020 v3.1, Superposition 2017, UL Procyon benchmark, Vray5, and Geekbench 6. Many of these applications encompass rendering and professional work software tests, providing a comprehensive analysis through their built-in benchmark tests.
The test rig was powered by an Intel i9 13900K processor, a BIOSTAR Z790 VALKYRIE motherboard, and T-Force DELTA RGB DDR5 6200 MT/s 16GBx2 dual-channel memory.
The motherboard BIOS used was version Z79AC510, and both XMP 3.0 and Resizable Bar were activated. The GeForce Game Ready 536.20 driver was downloaded for the graphics card test.
Testing Platform details:
Processor: Intel Core i9 13900K
Cooler: VALKYRIE C360-RGB
Motherboard: BIOSTAR Z790 VALKYRIE (BIOS version: Z79AC510)
Memory: T-Force DELTA RGB DDR5 6200 MT/s 16GBx2
Graphics card: ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 4060 8GB SOLO
OS: Windows 11 Pro 21H2
System drive: Corsair MP600 PRO LPX 1TB PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe M.2 SSD
Game disk: GIGABYTE AORUS NVMe Gen4 SSD 2TB
Power supply: FSP Hydro G PRO ATX3.0 (PCIe5.0) 850W
Graphics card driver: GeForce Game Ready 536.20
The GPU-Z utility was used to confirm the RTX 4060’s specifications: a 4N FinFET (5 nm) process AD107 core with 3072 CUDA cores. The memory is 8192 MB GDDR6 (Sk Hynix) 128-bit, and the GPU default clock speed is 1830 Mhz / Boost 2460 Mhz.
OctaneBench 2020.1.5, based on the OctaneRender GPU rendering engine, is a benchmark test that enables users to compare the rendering performance of various graphics cards. The 2020.1.1 version of OctaneRender incorporated ray tracing effects, thereby allowing the RTX acceleration feature to be activated in OctaneBench 2020.1 for NVIDIA RTX series graphics cards. This showcases the performance enhancement brought about by RTX series cards in ray tracing rendering tasks. In this particular benchmark, the ZOTAC GAMING RTX 4060 8GB SOLO scored 362.47 points.
Indigo Bench is a free testing software that utilizes the Indigo 4 rendering engine. It employs the OpenCL architecture, making it compatible with NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel graphics cards and processors for evaluating rendering performance. The test provides two rendering scenarios – a bedroom and a sports car. The results are measured in scores, with a higher score indicating superior performance. In this particular test, the ZOTAC GAMING RTX 4060 8GB SOLO achieved rendering scores of 9.725/28.635 (M samples/s).
Blender Benchmark Launcher 3.6.0 is a free benchmarking tool provided by Blender, a popular 3D graphics software suite. The benchmark provides users with the option to evaluate the performance of either their CPU or GPU. The test itself comprises three scenarios: monster, junkshop, and classroom, each designed to rigorously assess the capabilities of the hardware.
SPECviewperf 2020 v3.1 is a benchmarking tool that encompasses a variety of professional fields requiring 3D graphics and rendering software. It uses OpenGL and DirectX APIs to simulate 3D graphics performance. For this particular testing, the 4K quality test at 3840×2160 resolution included several applications such as 3ds Max, CATIA, Creo, Energy, Maya, Medical, SNX, and SolidWorks.
Superposition 2017 is a benchmarking software based on the UNIGINE 2 engine, which is commonly used in the development of simulators, cross-platform games, Virtual Reality applications, and 3D design software. It supports a range of Graphics APIs including OpenGL 4, Vulkan, and DirectX 12. During benchmarking, one can select from a variety of Graphics API options and choose to test using DirectX with 4K or 8K image quality. For the ZOTAC GAMING RTX 4060 8GB SOLO, the 4K test yielded a score of 7918 with an average FPS of 59.22, and the 8K test gave a score of 3066 with an average FPS of 22.94.
The Photo Editing Benchmark in UL Procyon is designed to evaluate image editing performance. This benchmark uses popular Adobe software like Photoshop and Lightroom for the test.
The first part of the Photo Editing Benchmark involves importing a Digital Negative (DNG) into Adobe Lightroom Classic, followed by cropping, adjusting, and modifying the DNG image.
The second part involves using Adobe Photoshop to apply a range of effects across multiple layers and then exporting the resulting image. The performance is then evaluated based on the image retouching score and batch processing score.
V-Ray 5 is a rendering engine benchmarking software developed by Chaos Group. This tool uses a free benchmark to measure the rendering speed of both the CPU and GPU on the V-Ray engine.
V-Ray GPU CUDA projects allow for simultaneous rendering using both the CPU and GPU, although they can also be tested separately. Additionally, the V-Ray GPU RTX projects are compatible with NVIDIA RTX series graphics cards and can be used for ray tracing rendering tests.
Geekbench 6 is a benchmarking software that includes CPU and GPU tests. Within Geekbench 6, the GPU Compute Benchmark project allows for evaluating the professional performance of graphics cards in various scenarios such as image processing, rendering, and machine learning (ML).
During the benchmark test, a workload consisting of tasks such as deep learning, background blur, face detection, image editing, level detection, edge detection, Gaussian blur, image synthesis, feature matching, stereo matching, particle physics, and more is used. These tasks collectively contribute to the total score obtained from the benchmark.
The GPU API options available for testing in Geekbench 6 include OpenCL and Vulkan. This allows for assessing the GPU’s performance in different computing scenarios.
3DMark running score test
The next set of tests will be conducted using 3DMark software, which is currently one of the most reliable indicators of graphics card performance in gaming. The test will encompass different image qualities and aspects, employing the GeForce Game Ready 536.20 driver version, while XMP and Resizable Bar are enabled.
3DMark Fire Strike, which utilizes the DirectX11 GPU API, consists of two tests: a physics test and a joint CPU and GPU test. These tests assess game performance at three different image qualities: 1080p, Extreme 1440p, and Ultra 2160p.
The results obtained from these tests are as follows:
- Fire Strike (1080p) – Total score/graphics card score: 26867/27546
- Fire Strike Extreme (1440p) – Total score/graphics card score: 12812/12980
- Fire Strike Ultra (2160p) – Total score/graphics card score: 6016/5653
These scores indicate the performance level achieved by the tested graphics card across different image qualities and resolutions.
3DMark Time Spy is a DirectX 12 GPU API benchmark that focuses on game-oriented performance testing. It offers a test at 2K (1440p) resolution and also includes a Time Spy Extreme project that targets 4K (2160p) resolution for more demanding game performance evaluation.
The results from the Time Spy benchmark are as follows:
- Total score/graphics card score: 11415/10454
For the Time Spy Extreme project, the results are:
- Total score/graphics card score: 5408/4889
These scores provide an indication of the graphics card’s performance in game-oriented scenarios at both 2K and 4K resolutions.
Port Royal is a benchmark test within 3DMark that utilizes the DirectX 12 DXR API. This test introduces real-time ray tracing and DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling) technology in a 2K image quality setting. It is considered the first real-time ray tracing benchmark specifically designed for gamers.
In the Port Royal test summary, the graphics card achieved a score of 5981 points. This score reflects the performance of the graphics card when it comes to real-time ray tracing and DLSS rendering in the Port Royal test.
Speed Way is a benchmark test developed using the latest DirectX 12 Ultimate API. It incorporates cutting-edge features such as DirectX Raytracing tier 1.1 for real-time ray tracing global lighting, ray tracing reflections, Mesh Shader, and other advanced technologies. This benchmark serves as a performance evaluation for ray tracing in gaming.
In the Speed Way test, the graphics card achieved a score of 2526 points. This score indicates the graphics card’s performance in handling real-time ray tracing and other advanced rendering techniques in the Speed Way benchmark, providing gamers with a reference for ray tracing game performance.
The 3DMark DLSS Function Test is designed to quickly assess the frame rate improvement achieved by enabling the NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling) feature. Users can choose between DLSS 3, DLSS 2, or DLSS 1 to conduct the test. It is important to note that only the latest NVIDIA RTX 40 series graphics cards support DLSS 3 projects. The test allows for comparisons across four different resolutions: 1080p, 1440p, 4K, and 8K (DLSS 2/DLSS 3 only).
The benchmark follows the same testing process as the Port Royal benchmark, with two test runs performed to obtain results. For the 1080p, 1440p, and 4K image qualities, users can select between DLSS Quality and DLSS Performance modes. The 8K image quality additionally offers an Ultra Performance mode. The benchmark provides frame rate (FPS) charts that demonstrate the impact of enabling or disabling DLSS across different image qualities for the three versions of DLSS supported by the graphics card.
Three FPS-type e-sports games are tested
The ZOTAC GAMING RTX 4060 8GB SOLO is capable of smoothly running all three iconic FPS games, namely “Overwatch 2”, “Rainbow Six: Siege”, and “Apex Legends”, at full 1080p resolution and 144 frames per second (fps).
In the case of “Apex Legends”, there is a default frame rate limit of 144 fps. However, if you wish to exceed this limit, you can manually input a code to change it. Therefore, during the testing, the author will also assess the frame rates achieved in “Apex Legends” according to the preset settings.
Nine AAA masterpiece game tests
In the AAA game test, the focus is on the visual experience and storytelling aspects of the games. The author has selected several notable titles such as “Hogwarts Legacy,” “The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt,” “Cyberpunk 2077,” “Watch Dogs: Legion,” “Far Cry 6,” “God of War,” “Red Dead Redemption 2,” “Horizon Zero Dawn,” and “Assassin’s Creed Valhalla” for testing.
Since most players prioritize visual performance over the highest frame rates in AAA masterpieces, the author has set the texture and special effects options in these games to the “highest” settings available within the game. For games that support NVIDIA DLSS technology, the DLSS mode is set to “Quality” or “Image Quality.” For AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR), the “Extreme Quality” mode is selected to achieve a certain level of frame rate improvement while maintaining the visual performance as much as possible.
During the testing, the frame rates are collected using software, recording both the average (AVG) FPS and the 1% low FPS to provide a comprehensive understanding of the game’s performance.
Five ray tracing games tested
The NVIDIA RTX 40 series graphics cards, featuring the third-generation RT Core, offer enhanced ray tracing performance compared to the previous RTX 30 series. To assess the ray tracing capabilities, five DXR (DirectX Raytracing) games were selected for testing: “Hogwarts Legacy,” “The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt,” “Cyberpunk 2077,” “Watch Dogs: Legion,” and “Far Cry 6.” The special effects settings in these games were set to the “highest” profile, and real-time ray tracing was set to the “highest” or “crazy” mode to maximize visual fidelity. Additionally, DLSS 3 was utilized with the Quality/Graphics mode to improve frame rates, while AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) was set to Ultra High-Quality mode.
Display card temperature and power consumption test
To measure the temperature and power consumption of the graphics card, the testing was conducted on an open test platform in an indoor environment with a temperature of 26°C. The author used “Cyberpunk 2077,” Time Spy, and Furmark to perform real-time measurements.
The highest GPU temperature (GPU temperature) and GPU power consumption were recorded using HWiFO64. It’s important to note that software-based monitoring of GPU power consumption may have a deviation of 1-3%, so the collected data should be considered as a reference.
The ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 4060 8GB SOLO offers excellent performance at a lower price compared to NVIDIA’s MSRP. It can easily achieve an average frame rate of 144fps in FPS games with 1080p Full HD resolution, with all quality effects and textures turned on. In AAA masterpiece games, it achieves an average frame rate of 127fps.
DLSS 3, an AI-powered frame rendering technology, significantly enhances the performance of real-time ray tracing games, enabling average frame rates of over 90fps. However, if there are capacity limitations, the frame rates may drop, with the 1% low FPS reaching 32fps. For demanding games like “Watch Dogs: Legion” that require more graphics card memory, it may be necessary to lower the texture quality and ray tracing settings.
The ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 4060 8GB SOLO, equipped with a single fan, effectively cools the 115W RTX 4060 core, with a maximum temperature of only 64.2°C. It is an ideal choice for assembling a Mini ITX system for 1080p gaming. Additionally, the special pre-sale price of NT$9990 makes it an even more attractive option.
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|Title:||A Review on Steel Thixoforming|
Atkinson, Helen V.
|Citation:||Transactions of Nonferrous Metals Society of China, 2010, 20 (s3), pp. s1048-s1054|
|Abstract:||Steel is a particularly challenging material to semi-solid process because of the high temperatures involved and the potential for surface oxidation. Here the experience of semi-solid processing will be reviewed and the current situation in relation to commercial application assessed. The review will include discussion of the range of potential steel materials which are amenable to thixoformingn and identification of suitable steels; modelling of die fill and rheological properties of semi solid steel; technology considerations for industrialisation; die development and the properties of thixoformed products.|
|Rights:||This is the author’s final draft of the paper published as Transactions of Nonferrous Metals Society of China, 2010, 20 (s3), pp. s1048-s1054. The final published version is available at http://www.elsevier.com, Doi: 10.1016/S1003-6326(10)60629-2.|
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Covid update: Know how many positive cases in Okhla
In the last few days Covid cases have seen “exponential” rise in Delhi with the national Capital registering more than 10,000 positive cases in the last 24 hours on Wednesday.
As the data given by the city government health bulletin does not provide area wise break up it is difficult to know status of Covid cases in Okhla which like other parts of Delhi was hit hard in the deadly second wave claiming several lives, the OT on Wednesday talked with senior officials of two private hospitals to get some idea.
Many residents are still not taking the surge very seriously and could be seen flouting Covid protocol in public places.
Al-Shifa Hospital head Dr Javed told the OT over phone that the hospital admitted three Covid-positive patients on January 5 and there were four positive cases reported from the OPD where residents turn up after getting fever or other complications.
“One doctor is in home isolation after being Covid positive. We are all ready and have already reserved 50 per cent of our beds for Covid patients,” he said.
When asked about how many cases Delta or Omicron, Dr Javed said they don’t do genome sequencing and he is not in a position to comment on that.
With cases rising and Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain said earlier in the day on Tuesday that “the third wave of Covid-19 has set in,” many residents were concerned about the Covid status in Okhla.
Another head of a private hospital in Okhla, who requested anonymity, told the OT over phone that 12 people who went for rapid antigen test were Covid positive. We have asked them for RT-PCR and the exact numbers will be know on Thursday, he said, adding that the third wave is knocking on our doors and residents need to be extra careful, following Covid protocol religiouisly.
How many cases were reported in other private hospitals in Okhla, including Indraprastha Apollo, Fortis Escorts, Holy Family, Cribs Hospital, and others could not be known. Also, the OT was unable to find our home isolation cases due to lack of data.
In 2021 during the second wave local hospitals were under stress and residents had faced hardship like other places in getting oxygen and hospital beds. It was then that the demand for a government hospital had picked up.
With cases rising it has been reported that hospitalisations are also increasing by the day.
Dr Suresh Kumar, the Director of Delhi’s Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Hospital or LNJP, told this to NDTV.
Of the 2000 beds reserved for Covid patients, only 45 are available, he said, as the daily admissions have shot up to 15 to 20, from two or three a day. “Right now, we don’t feel the pressure because we are fully prepared,” he added.
None of the patients have so far required oxygen or a ventilator, Dr Kumar said. The hospital is handling 35 Omicron patients.


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Two contributing artists at Eastend Studio & Gallery, John Walton and Rich Bayes, have spent years creating landscapes. Walton’s work is quite minimalist, and still effectively portrays his surroundings, while Bayes uses a highly technical style.
John Walton and Rich Bayes, two landscapes painters, have very different styles of painting. Walton, minimalist, and Bayes, highly technical, academic renderings. This online exclusive exhibition celebrates the broadness of style, and the scenes we can portray. Do you prefer the controlled and sparse nature of Walton’s minimalism, or the depth and layers of detail in Bayes’ work?

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Publication Date: January 8, 2014
When Juliet meets Romeo, he mistakes her for a stripper and things go downhill from there. An intense rivalry ensues, and when Juliet gets Romeo arrested all bets are off. When she then lands him in the hospital, in his most devious move, Romeo fakes amnesia and “mistakes” Juliet for his wife. A guilt-ridden Juliet is convinced by Romeo’s actor friend “doctor” to go along with whatever Romeo says, and Juliet soon becomes Romeo’s slave. Living together might mean killing each other, but instead the unthinkable happens: they start falling for each other!
Will Juliet discover Romeo’s deception? Will she forgive him, or up the ante? Could there ever be a happily ever after for two stubborn fools? Can they put the past behind them? Can they trust each other’s motives when they’ve done nothing but cause each other grief?
Why Romeo hates Juliet by Anna Mara is a very refreshing read (that has absolutely nothing to do with William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet; this is by no means a modernisation of the story, the characters’ names being the only commonality). This book made me cringe and laugh out loud several times. The characters are colourful and engaging, pulling you into their war from the get go. A happy ending is never a certainty, and Mara keeps you guessing until the very end.
What I especially like about this book is its deviation from a common pattern in romantic fiction: Where the guy is usually the one who messes up badly and must fight to convince the girl to give him another chance, Why Romeo hates Juliet flips it 180. The girl is the one who messes up, and she’s the one who must atone for her mistake – a nice departure from the expected.
I give this book a rating of 3/5 instead of 4/5 because I would have preferred a little more romance. The majority of the story is Romeo and Juliet going out of their way to aggravate each other, but their chemistry is so great they keep you hooked. I did get really frustrated with both of them, but they kept me invested in their story until the end. While I concur that the situations these two get themselves into are unlikely to happen in the real world, it is the touches of realism instead of over-the-top, soppy, unrealistic scenes that made this book stand out. Why Romeo hates Juliet has a more realistic road to HEA than most, and disappoints my helplessly romantic heart before it delivers a satisfying ending. Juliet not only had to earn Romeo’s forgiveness, but mine as well…
I will definitely read more from this author.,I got this book when it was offered free on Amazon and I have to say I was surprised by it. While it's a longish book I found it easy to get into and quick to read. Juliet and her sister Sarah go to Sarah's in laws house for some much needed qiet so that Juliet can get her writing mojo back.
Little do they know the house next door is owned by a raucous movie star Romeo Boyd, and he arrives with his noisy friends and a couple of stereo type Hollywood chicks. That's when the fun begins. The first half of the book is hilarious, I loved the scene where Juliet goes over to confront Romeo over the noise and horrid way Sarah had been treat and Romeo thought she was the stripper! I cried laughing. I also really enjoyed the building love story and them falling in love (though not admitting it to themselves) I thought the wedding was hilarious.
What I struggled with a little is that it did need some work with the grammar and I'm not to sure in this day and age that someone would leave a man they loved deeply to allow another woman who says she has a claim (not spoiling) on him and live with such heartbreak.
But the story was quirky and cute and fun to read. If you like light hearted good humor this is the book for you,This book had some funny moments, but was not the hysterically funny book that I expected. In fact, there were many sad moments. All told, I enjoyed the book. It's a long one (500+ pages.)
On the other hand, it was by far the worst book I've ever read grammatically. The proofreader should be shot!,This story was really good. It had a little bit of everything. You will go through all ranges of emotions imaginable; you will love, you will laugh out loud a lot of times but you will also feel loss, pain and you will cry because of it. But no matter what you'll see how two people that are meant to be together will always find their way back to each other.
Romeo and Juliet come to love each other in an unconventional way but it's the kind of love that has fireworks in the mix. At times their behavior gets a little annoying and there are many things that could've been avoided. They acted childish and it became tiresome because when I thought they'd finally be mature about a situation they'd go ahead act very immature. However, even though the story dragged on at times it wasn't boring. I guess I was just anxious for them to finally be together.
Overall it was a good story.,WOW! IMO- There is some really harsh unwarranted reviews here. I must have read something a whole lot different than some of these reviewers. While this book had some pretty immature pranks, I can just picture someone who might have a very vindictive personality, doing just these types of things. Not many mind you, but a few. As far as the dialogue....I really didn't think it was all that bad, myself. As ridiculous as some of these scenes might have been, this book still made me laugh. As far as the length of the book goes...I think it could have been written much shorter and still been able to get the story across.
I read to be entertained, and to forget the troubles that real life throws at us every now and then. This book did just that, at least it did for me.
All in all; I think this book was well worth reading.,this book in my opinion, had too much happening to be considered a comedy. th e romance was there but it just seems that it took to long for the couple to realize they loved each other. if I had been the couple in this book I would have definitely hated one or the other because of how mean they were to each other!!,I talked to the book almost the entire time I was reading. Meaning I fussed at Juliet for every stupid childish thing she did. Which means I really enjoyed the book. I could see every scene in my head and felt their passion. The sex scenes were descriptive without being over the top nasty. I'd read more of her books.
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THIS DAY IN SOCCER HISTORY
1967-The U.S. Soccer Football Association says it will sanction the National Professional Soccer League and that plans for a merger with the United Soccer Association are moving forward.
1969-St. Louis scores four times in the second half to capture its seventh NCAA title with a 4-0 win over the University of San Francisco at Spartan Stadium.
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1971-The NASL says a group from Baltimore has applied for an expansion franchise for the 1972 season.
1977-Former New York Cosmos coach Ken Furphy is named coach of the Detroit Express.
1979-Ricky Davis scores two goals as the United States defeats Bermuda 5-0 in an Olympic Qualifier at Lockhart Stadium.
1979-The American Soccer League awards an expansion team for the 1981 season to Charlotte, N.C.
1980-Oscar Fabbiani nets the overtime game winner as the Tampa Bay Rowdies defeat the Chicago Sting 12-11, at the Bayfront Center, setting an NASL indoor record for most goals in a game.
1984-The United Soccer League's Oklahoma City Stampede announces it will move to Tulsa.
1990-Thompson Usiyan registers his third hat trick of the season as the St. Louis Storm beat the Dallas Sidekicks 6-5.
1997 - Joe Reiniger scores two three point goals to lead the St. Louis Ambush to an 18-13 win over the Philadelphia KiXX before 10,447 fans at The Spectrum.
1998-Jason Willan scores six goals and has two assists for a team-record 15 points to lead the Milwaukee Wave to a 37-5 thrashing of the Cleveland Crunch at the Bradley Center.
1998-Danielle Fotopoulos scores the only goal, giving the Florida Gators a 1-0 win over North Carolina for their first NCAA women's championship.
2001-Major League Soccer says its owners have committed to operating the league through 2006, but is considering the possibility of contracting by at least two teams.
2009-Jessica McDonald scores in the third minute as North Carolina beats previously undefeated Stanford 1-0 to capture their 20th NCAA championship in front of 8,536 fans at rain soaked Aggie Stadium.
2011- Robbie Keane converts two penalty kicks during regulation, but the LA Galaxy still need a tiebreaker to defeat Melbourne Victory in the final game of their Pacific tour.
2015-Diego Valeri and Rodney Wallace score in the opening seven minutes to spark the Portland Timbers to a 2-1 MLS Cup win over Columbus Crew SC at MAPFRE Stadium.
2016- After scoring 23 goals, New York City FC striker David Villa is named MVP of Major League Soccer.
2016-The Tampa Bay Rowdies and the newly re-branded North Carolina Football Club say they hope to join Major League Soccer in the future.

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- Dave Batista’s anticipated WWE Hall of Fame induction faces delay due to scheduling conflicts.
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- Future Hall of Fame plans remain uncertain as Batista juggles wrestling legacy and flourishing acting career.
Batista’s Journey from the Ring to the Red Carpet
Dave Batista, a name synonymous with wrestling greatness and Hollywood fame, finds his WWE Hall of Fame induction postponed. Initially part of the 2020 inductees, the COVID-19 pandemic forced a delay, hinting at a ceremony comeback in 2021. However, Batista’s burgeoning acting career, particularly his commitment to the filming of My Spy 2 in South Africa, has further complicated plans, leaving fans awaiting his Hall of Fame speech.
Induction Plans Interrupted
Conversations with media reveal Batista’s openness about the delayed Hall of Fame honor. Despite being poised for induction in 2023, the star’s film projects have taken precedence. Batista’s situation underscores the wrestling world’s intersection with broader entertainment domains, where scheduling conflicts can delay the recognition of wrestling legends.
The Ripple Effect of Batista’s Schedule
The postponement of Batista’s Hall of Fame induction exemplifies the challenges athletes face when transitioning to the entertainment industry. While Rey Mysterio led the 2023 class, Batista’s absence was felt. As he navigates his dual roles in wrestling and acting, including discussions around potential collaborations with James Gunn in the DC cinematic universe, fans remain hopeful for a future where the wrestler-actor’s contributions are formally acknowledged by WWE.
Looking Ahead: Batista’s Legacy and Hall of Fame Prospects
With the wrestling and cinematic worlds eagerly watching, Batista continues to impact both realms. His potential induction into the WWE Hall of Fame remains a topic of interest, symbolizing a storied career both in and out of the ring. As Batista juggles his roles, the wrestling community watches with anticipation for the day one of its most illustrious members takes his place among legends. While the timeline remains uncertain, the legacy of Batista in WWE history is undeniably significant.

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Fort Campbell soldiers killed in Jordan shooting
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Defense Department has identified three soldiers killed in a shooting this week outside a military base in Jordan.
The department said in a release Sunday that Staff Sgt. Kevin McEnroe, 30, of Tucson died Friday, along with Staff Sgt. James Moriarty, 27, of Kerrville, Texas, and Staff Sgt . Matthew Lewellen, 27, of Lawrence, Kan., died Friday after the convoy they were in came under fire as it entered a Jordanian military base.
The men were helping to train Jordanian soldiers at the King Faisal Air Base in Al-Jafr to fight the Islamic State, KHOU-TV reported.
The Defense Department was working with Jordanian authorities to investigate the attack, Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook said Friday.
“The three service members were in Jordan on a training mission, and the initial report is that they came under fire as they were entering the facility in vehicles,” Cook said.
Moriarty's family said they received the news late Friday night when a member of the armed forces knocked on their door, according to KHOU.
"The toughest part, other than that knock on the door is not knowing exactly what happened," family spokesman Wayne Dolcefino told KHOU. "They deserve answers."
The department says the soldiers were assigned to the 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne) from Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and were supporting Operation Inherent Resolve.
Initial reports called the shooting an accident or misunderstanding and said the soldiers failed to stop at a security checkpoint.
But later, the family was told the American soldiers were intentionally shot and that a manhunt was underway to find them, KHOU reported.
White House spokesman Josh Earnest said the U.S. was focused on "getting to the bottom" of what happened and expected Jordanian cooperation in the investigation.
The public affairs office for U.S. Army Special Operations Command didn't immediately return a call seeking additional comment Sunday.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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Comedian Funny Face and Kumawood actor Don Little over the past weeks were all over the news following a video that circulated on social media.
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Funny Face was captured saying, “Surprise! surprise!! Surprise!!! to err is human to forgive is divine, let’s forgive and love one another, life is short!!”
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The mood on the streets of Ramallah can best be described as tempered excitement as the Palestinian leadership begins its bid for statehood recognition at the United Nations. Flags attached to car windows proudly feature the words U.N.-Palestine State. Massive billboards advertise the statehood bid with colorful depictions of the Palestinian flag flying at the U.N. Fatah-backed rallies are scheduled throughout this featuring dancing and singing.
But while people do seem genuinely jubilant, it is not reminiscent of the vintage film footage from celebrations that took place in Tel Aviv, Haifa and Jerusalem after the State of Israel came into existence. Hardly anyone believes that life is going to change after the United Nations’ vote.
Just under the surface, seemingly lurking behind every conversation, growing discontent can be found all over Ramallah. In the middle of a straight razor shave, my barber, Abdallah, stopped and said, “Abu Mazen [Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas’s sobriquet] works for Israel, not for Palestinians.” Abdallah’s sentiments are echoed inside the Ramallah Café, a local leftist hangout popular among older Palestinians and younger intellectuals alike. “The problem is that no one really trusts Abu Mazen anymore,” Ahmed Nidal, a freelance Palestinian photographer based in Ramallah, said between sips of sugary tea peppered with mint leaves. “Since no one trusts the man, no one really trusts the statehood bid.”
NEWS ALERT: Thousands of Palestinians rally to back statehood bid. For more, go to Haaretz.com
Not all in Palestinian West Bank society believe that the U.N. strategy is a horrible idea, but most agree that it is going to fail. The Palestinian Authority has done a poor job of explaining the contours and strategy of the statehood bid to its constituents. Many throughout the West Bank barely have any idea what the Palestinian leadership is planning to do before and after the vote in the U.N. For some, especially younger Palestinian intellectuals, the lack of transparency from the P.A. confirms that the statehood bid is more about guaranteeing their own survival as the governing body in the West Bank.
For an exhausted population faced with the daily burden of occupation, the statehood bid is understood by some as an effort to restart the failed peace process with Israel. At a recent public discussion in Ramallah, Hanan Ashrawi, formerly a negotiator for the Palestine Liberation Organization, referred to the attempt to unilaterally declare a Palestinian state on the 1967 borders as a “corrective measure” aimed at getting peace negotiations back on track. She also offered disparaging remarks for grassroots Palestinian initiatives against Israeli occupation, such as the popular unarmed resistance taking place weekly in towns and villages, and the global boycotts, divestment and sanctions campaign against Israel.
Sitting in a bustling hummus restaurant just outside Ramallah’s main market, Palestinian journalist Omar Rahman enumerated the cautious and pragmatic arguments in favor of the statehood bid among many keen political observers. “I support the [statehood] bid insofar as it moves the Palestinians beyond the status quo of a failed peace process,” he said in between mouthfuls of hummus. “However, the bid requires careful crafting and deliberation to reach the Palestinian consensus, which it has not done so far.”
Given that many Palestinians feel left out of the process, the question on the minds of everyone from Tel Aviv to Ramallah is, “What comes next?” The United States will veto the resolution in the U.N. Security Council, and the Palestinians will not get statehood. Many on the ground expect an outbreak of violence as frustrated Palestinians take to the streets of the West Bank.
The P.A. said last week that it will contain any protests and ensure that demonstrators will not get close to Israeli checkpoints and settlements. Israel, on the other hand, is calling up reserve soldiers in order to reinforce its military presence in the West Bank. Additionally, Israeli settlers are planning provocative ”sovereignty” marches to Palestinian cities and villages.
Palestinian moves at the U.N., impolitic as they might be, reflect frustration with the status quo of continued Israeli expansion in the West Bank and a negotiation process in which Israeli intransigence goes unpunished. It is difficult to conceive of a renewed peace process if the bid fails to elevate the status of Palestine in the international community or at least punish Israel for what are perceived to be its repeated violations of international law in the West Bank.
With the Arab Spring expanding across the region, and the prospect of a failed statehood bid, Palestinians will increasingly embrace a version of resistance based on values of the first Palestinian intifada. Mass civil disobedience will likely challenge Israel’s control over Palestinian life. Though, unlike the first intifada, Palestinians might turn on their own leadership, namely the P.A., before focusing on Israel.
The Palestinian leadership is trying to save a peace process based on the two-state solution by implementing the “corrective measure” of seeking a state within the 1967 borders. On the surface, this seems to be a bold move. But it is really the P.A.’s attempt at self-preservation in a system designed to prolong the status quo. Success or failure at the United Nations, the occupation will remain.
Joseph Dana is an American Israeli journalist based in Ramallah.
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Dan Albano’s Fab 5 girls basketball players of the week, Jan. 7:
Kaylee Byon, Rosary
The sophomore guard scored 18 points – all in the second half – in an upset victory against top-ranked Mater Dei and scored 18 points in a triumph against county-ranked JSerra. She also recorded five assists in each Trinity League game.
Kayla Chang, Laguna Hills
The senior guard scored 41 points for the second time in four seasons to lead the Hawks past El Toro and surpass 2,000 points career points.
Taylor Feldman, Crean Lutheran
The sophomore point guard scored 14 points and added six assists to help lead the Saints past Tustin 51-41 in an Empire League showdown.
Ella Gardiner, San Clemente: The senior forward scored 19 points and added 19 rebounds and four blocks in a South Coast League victory against Tesoro.
Alyssa Norada, Tustin
The junior point guard scored 17 of her 26 points in the fourth quarter in a 51-41 loss at Crean Lutheran in the Empire League.


By Will Silk This edition of Classic Cars for Sale comes from the pages of a 1965 dealer catalog that features a beautiful 1953 Frazer Nash Roadster up for offer. The story of Frazer Nash is often a misunderstood tale at best. Many in the collector car hobby believe that Frazer Nash was part of Kaiser-Frazer or the classic American manufacturer known as Nash, however that is not the case as there is no affiliation with these companies.
Frazer Nash was started in England by Archibald Frazer-Nash in 1922. Frazer-Nash had partnered with Henry Ronald Godfrey to operate the GN Cyclecar Company in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey. In 1927, the company entered receivership and was reborn as AFN Limited, followed by a move to Isleworth, London in 1929. H.J. Aldington acquired the majority of the company’s shares in 1932, and he, along with his two brothers developed the cars from that point on. It’s believed that roughly 400 cars were constructed up until the mid-1930s, many of which were chain-driven vehicles.
In 1934, AFN Ltd. became the importers of BMW cars into the UK. They would remain in this role until the outbreak of World War II in late 1939. During this time, the team at AFN would become familiar with the layout and technology of BMW automobiles, which would play a heavy role in post war Frazer Nash production. The 1930’s saw AFN enter many races and speed trials as Frazer Nash BMW, and many records were made by what otherwise were contemporary BMWs being tuned by the AFN Ltd. firm for performance.
With the outbreak of war, AFN Ltd. became involved in the production of armaments for the British military, particularly the manufacture of powered ball turrets for a number of British combat aircraft.
It wasn’t until 1948 that Frazer Nash picked up production again in terms of cars. Gone were the chain-driven cars the company was known for in the 1930s, as AFN set about engineering an evolution of perhaps one of the greatest sports cars of the pre-war scene, the BMW 328. Having profound knowledge of the 328 through its role as importer of BMW cars to the UK in the 1930s, the company set about procuring engines from Bristol, as Bristol had won the rights to the venerable little 1971cc straight six engine from BMW as a part of war reparations.
The first to see the light of day were the “High Speed” and “Competition” models, better known as Le Mans Replicas. These were noted as having cycle wings and used the Bristol inline six cylinder engine for power. Tony Crook won races in England, and Larry Kulok scored well in a number of road races in the Northeast part of the United States while piloting these machines. Franco Cortese also captured a famous win for the marque in the 1951 Targa Florio race driving a Le Mans Replica, which gave Frazer Nash the honor of being the only British constructor to do so. The Le Mans Replicas were produced until 1953.
Also in 1948, Frazer Nash would debut a full bodied car known as the Fast Tourer or Mille Miglia. Only 12 were reportedly produced, and again the company retained the use of the Bristol OHV inline six engine. The Fast Tourer/Mille Miglia models were produced through 1952.
This brings us to the car featured in this edition of Classic Cars for Sale. In 1952, Frazer Nash revealed a beautiful aluminum bodied roadster known as the Targa Florio, named in commemoration of their 1951 win at one of the world’s toughest races. The car sat on a 96 inch wheel base and was offered in three states of tune, the Gran Sport BS1, the Gran Sport BS4, and the Turismo. The latter model was more of a base level car, utilizing a 105hp version of the Bristol 2 liter power plant with an 8.5 to 1 compression ratio. The Gran Sport BS1 was the middle of the road model with a reported 138hp version of the Bristol mill, this gain was largely assisted by the bump in compression ratio to 9.0:1. The hot version of the Targa Florio was the Gran Sport BS4 with 142hp and a reported 137lb ft of torque on tap to give the roadster the most spirited performance of the three variants offered. All variants used a triple Solex carburetor set up and a version of the Bristol 4-speed gearbox. The chassis was of tubular frame construction with transverse leaf spring suspension in the front, and a torsion bar set up in the rear with a live axle. Being a performance minded company, Frazer Nash offered a variety of rear ratios ranging from a standard 3.6 to 1 all the way to a stump pulling 6 to 1 ratio. Wheels and tires were of the 5.5 by 16 inch specification. Braking was handled by Alfin drums.
The ad from the Vintage Car Store’s 1965 catalog states, “Performance is well above 100 mph in keeping with the intent of the design to satisfy both competition and road use.” With the specifications outlined in the above paragraph, it’s easy to believe that the English roadster would be able to handle itself quite well in terms of speed and handling amongst a number of contemporary rivals.
What is perhaps the most unbelievable part of the ad is the asking price of just $1,500 USD. Last year, our friends at Martin Chisholm had a beautiful Bristol Green with grey interior Frazer Nash Targa Florio listed for 315,000 GPB, the equivalent to $507,000 USD! Needless to say, it would be nice to still have the 1953 Frazer Nash Roadster in the garage today knowing that in 1965 it was purchased for just over a quarter of the price of a new Corvette. Whoever the soul may have been that picked up the 1953 Frazer Nash Targa Florio Roadster in this edition of Classic Cars for Sale indeed knew how to pick a good investment quality collector car.
[Source: Automobile Catalog; SCD Profile; Racing Sports Cars; Wikipedia]
Special thanks to Dean Newton for sharing his copy of the Vintage Car Store 1965 catalog.


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Untied Bank of Phila is located at 7401 Ogontz Ave, Philadelphia, PA. This location is in the Cedarbrook - Stenton neighborhood. This business specializes in Banks and Banking Services.
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This extremely exclusive estate located in Catalonia’s region of Empordà, Spain, and is situated 5.5 miles away from Costa Brava. Estate is settled within one of Empordà’s largest natural parks “Les Gavarres” and just over an hour away from the metropolis of Barcelona and its international airport. Empordà is a gastronomical hotspot (eleven Michelin star restaurants with 20 Michelin stars between them within very close proximity, including the world renowned “El Celler de Can Roca” which was voted the best restaurant in the world in 2013), as well as a golfing destination (many golf courses are situated within close proximity including a top one in Spain PGA Catalonia) and a cultural and historical destination as the region is framed by various medieval villages and the Salvador Dalí area.
Casa Pairal (15,900 square feet) comprises the main property of this splendid 18th Century Spanish estate, which is completed by further dwellings which provide an additional thirteen bedrooms. The main property has preserved all of its style and grandiosity which is characteristic of the lavish mansions of the era, whilst at the same time also brandishing ultra-modern features within the confines of its dazzling walls. A property which has accommodated dignitaries, Royalty and celebrities from all over the world.
Originally built over 250 years ago as a Grand Estate, this high-end property has been elegantly renovated to its former splendor, combining classical, centuries-old features with a wide range of state-of-the-art installations. Settled amongst the rolling Gavarran Mountains, right in the heart of Girona, the main property is framed by a sprawling forested estate measuring approximately 173 acres, guaranteeing complete and utter privacy. An extensive outdoor summer pavilion forms estate's exterior; which is comprised of an ancient barn which houses a summer kitchen; a large infinity swimming pool; a football pitch; basketball court; paddle-tennis court; an outdoor barbecue area; as well as the summer pavilion itself, with sofas in the interior and exterior and large dining areas, as well as expansive open spaces where one can relax, walk, run and roam.
With the capacity for 26 people, estate's bedrooms are all uniquely distinctive and decorated with exquisite Catalan touches, completed by locally sourced rugs, unique family heirlooms, and distinctive fireplaces, with a selection of the bedrooms opening onto their own private terraces. Aside from the cosy lounge, the property also features a cinema room, spa and gym, as well as an elegantly appointed additional lounge, complemented by a full-size snooker table and comfortable sofas. With widespread views over Costa Brava, the property accommodates Southern Europe’s leading equestrian facilities which have hosted Spain’s highly esteemed National Dressage Team.
One of the world’s best dressage horse training facilities, which has even accommodated Spanish Olympic horses with the highest provenance. This charming estate has also played host to highly private corporations, all requiring a private and peaceful ambience. Property is equipped with all of the essential state-of-the-art facilities which are needed to host small to medium sized board meetings and private business functions and events.
Property Features Include: Historic Home, Ranch
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Carlo Ancelotti: “Our reputation is on the line against Juve”
Barcelona will play in the Champions League final in Berlin.
Tomorrow, we find out who Barca’s challenger will be as Real Madrid and Juventus meet at the Bernabeu for the second leg of their semifinal.
[ RECAP: Barcelona punches ticket to UCL final ]
With Juventus holding a slight 2-1 advantage after their first meeting in Turin, Real needs a win to keep the trophy hopes alive.Manager Carlo Ancelotti understands the magnitude of the match, and said it is all on the line when the two sides face-off tomorrow evening.
We need to remain calm and focused because we have a burning desire to play in another final. We’ll need to put in a performance with maximum intensity and it’s important we remain alert throughout.
It’s imperative to be balanced in all areas of the field, especially when going forward, and the midfielders and defenders must maintain stability. These are the types of games where you can’t put a foot wrong and we need to ensure a quality performance.
Our reputation is on the line against Juve and the crowd will be spectacular and will be our 12th man.”
Real will face a tough task as Juventus, who has already clinched the Serie A title, rested six starters over the weekend. Meanwhile, Madrid was forced to play all their stars as the club is still in contention for the La Liga title.
Ancelotti must also try to figure out how to deal with Paul Pogba, as Juve’s star midfielder returned from injury over the weekend after a two-month absence. Real had trouble getting through the Juventus defense in the first leg, and now Pogba poses a massive offensive threat to think about.


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A crude youth in Turkey who insulted and abused an 80-year-old man by forcing him to wear a face mask and poured cologne over his head amid fears of a coronavirus spread was arrested by police on Tuesday.
M.T.E. was with his friends when he pretended to be a police officer and recorded their assault of the old man, uploading it onto social media, which led to user complaints and his eventual apprehension.
"We found one of the infected," says one of the perpetrators in the video.
Nasty incidents targeting senior citizens, especially by social media users, have begun popping up after the Turkish Interior Ministry imposed a curfew on citizens aged 65 and above as a part of measures to curb the pandemic.
Turkey confirmed seven more deaths from the coronavirus late Tuesday, bringing the total number of fatalities to 44.
After emerging in Wuhan, China last December, the coronavirus, officially known as COVID-19, has spread to at least 169 countries and regions, according to data compiled by U.S.-based Johns Hopkins University.
Out of more than 417,000 confirmed cases, the death toll now exceeds 18,600, while nearly 108,000 have recovered.


1OAK Nightclub at Mirage to Close Per Sources
It seems the days are numbered for 1OAK Nightclub at Mirage, as a source says employees have been told the venue’s last day of operation will be March 28, 2020.
1OAK Nightclub opened on New Year’s Eve 2011.
Prior to 1OAK, the space was home to Jet Nightclub. Jet closed Sep. 6, 2011.
1OAK joins a string of nightclubs to shutter in Las Vegas recently, including Intrigue at Wynn, Hyde at Bellagio and Kaos at Palms.
Here’s a fascinating interview on KNPR about the changing landscape of nightlife in Las Vegas, and we’re not just saying that because we were the one being interviewed.
1OAK Nightclub covers 16,000-square-foot and has a New York theme. As with all 1OAK nightclubs, artist Roy Nachum designed the space.
The club is operated by The Butter Group. While 1OAK stands for “one of a kind,” there are others, including in L.A. and New York City.
No official announcement has been made Mirage, or its owner MGM Resorts, about future plans for the 1OAK Nightclub space.
If you’re bored, check out our 10 Surprising Things About Las Vegas Nightclubs.
Update (1/25/20): Our scoop has been confirmed officially.


A new cookbook released in the United States by the nonprofit Green Crab R&D is aiming to change the invasive European green crab from a liability to a boon.
European green crabs have been on the East Coast of the U.S. for over a century, but warming waters and milder winters have caused the species to steadily gain in population and territory in the last decade. Maine, in particular, has been feeling the effects of the small… Read More
Sustainable whaling and sealing are fully in line with United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 14 – to “conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas, and marine resources for sustainable development,” according to Faroese Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Poul Michelsen.
Michelsen spoke at the opening of the 27th annual meeting of the North Atlantic Marine Mammal Commission (NAMMCO), which took place 3 to 4… Read More
Fishpeople Seafood is rolling out new several new seafood products aimed at making meals more flavorful and easier to prepare.
Portland, Oregon, U.S.A.-based Fishpeople produces seafood kits, seafood jerky, and soups. Its products are sold in more than 5,000 retail stores in the U.S., including Safeway, Albertsons, and Whole Foods.
The company unveiled three new flavors of its Wildly Delicious Seafood Kits at Seafood Expo North America in… Read More
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Monday, 8 April, it will consider adding new tariffs on products from the European Union, and seafood imports are on the list for potential duties.
The action stems from a World Trade Organization ruling that stated E.U. illegally subsidized airplane-maker Airbus, creating an unfair trade advantage. As a result of that ruling, the U.S. is contemplating tariffs on USD 11 billion (EUR… Read More
The U.S. seafood industry and others that rely on temporary labor received good news at the end of last month when President Donald Trump's administration announced it would allocate an extra 30,000 visas under the H-2B worker program.
It’s a marked change from the last couple years, when the administration released only 15,000 visas, which companies can use to hire foreign workers for non-agricultural jobs. This year’s announcement… Read More
The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) on Tuesday, 9 April launched a group certification in Vietnam, making its certification more accessible for small producers in the Southeast Asian nation.
A launch event was held in Can Tho City in the Mekong Delta, the most important region for pangasius and shrimp farming in the country, ASC said in a statement.
Under the new initiative, smaller-scale producers are able to join together as a group to… Read More
A new study involving an international and multidisciplinary team of experts from universities and organizations in and beyond the aquaculture industry concludes that there is an urgent need for a paradigm shift in the definition of sustainable shrimp feed.
The global farmed shrimp industry has an estimated production volume around four million metric tons (MT), and has become one of the biggest consumers of fishmeal in the aquaculture sector.… Read More
Members of the Ocean Friendly Restaurants program in the United States are now getting a hand from the FishChoice platform to help ensure their seafood is sustainable.
The more than 440 members of the Surfrider Foundation’s Ocean Friendly Restaurants Program agree to actively seek to reduce their plastic waste and do their best to serve sustainable seafood.
While many of the eateries in the Ocean Friendly Restaurants program serve… Read More
The government of the United Kingdom is being urged to ensure that time-critical export products like seafood can still reach mainland Europe in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
Scotland Transport Secretary Michael Matheson has written to the U.K. Transport Secretary Chris Grayling to demand that critical exports are given priority access to the additional ferry capacity secured by the U.K. government when it is not being used to transport… Read More
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, together with the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, are attempting to loosen water pollution standards in areas where fish spawn, according to Alaska Public Media.
The rule change, initially proposed in 2006, would alter how the state enforces the Clean Water Act, which is the main tool used by federal agencies to regulate water standards. The change are designed to assist the… Read More


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ARDSI Hyderabad Deccan Chapter conducted an awareness session at Sainikpuri Officers Association auditorium at Sainikpuri Officer's Club, Sainikpuri Secunderabad on 19th June, 2012.
Attended by 50 participants, mostly senior citizens who had retired from the Armed forces. Col K K Murthi (General Secretary - Senior Citizens Welfare Society, Sainikpuri) commenced the session with an introduction of the speakers, followed by a brief introduction of Dementia by Major General A V Rao (President - Senior Citizens Welfare Society, Sainikpuri)
Dr. Arindam Chakrabarthy (Senior Resident, Asha Hospital) spoke at length about the current scenario of aged population in India and how significant improvements in health and longevity among the elderly are leading to increased percentages of ageing population and rates of old age dependency. The process of ageing is universal and is degenerative in nature. He also explained about biological changes that accompany ageing, like changes in the skin, hormonal changes, and neurological changes, etc.
He mentioned that dementia is more common among older people and it could be caused by a number of factors, all of which lead to changes in the brain resulting in the loss of nerve cells (neurons) which carry messages in the brain and are responsible for storing memories. He spoke about the symptoms of dementia and highlighted the difference between dementia and normal forgetfulness associated with ageing. He emphasized on the need for caregivers to develop skills to manage challenging behavior and communicating with the patients.
Dr Chakrabarthy also spoke of the risk factors in dementia and how they could be reduced by maintaining healthy life style, healthy nutrition inclusive of fruits and vegetables, physical exercise, and mental activities to keep brain active. Ex. puzzles, reading, playing chess, etc. It is also important to maintain a socially active life and stay stress free.
Later, Mr Shashidhar Komaravolu (Executive member of ARDSI Hyderabad Deccan) presented an overview of ARDSI - a national organization, its activities and projects since its inception.. He highlighted ARDSI's achievements over the years and also spoke about how the Hyderabad Deccan chapter came into being. He then spoke about the local chapter's goals which are primarily to improve quality of life of persons with dementia and their caregivers, creating awareness in the society and hence making Hyderabad a dementia-friendly city. He highlighted the various activities undertaken by ARDSI Hyderabad Deccan that includemonthly caregiver meetings, training programs, counseling sessions, home visits, memory walk, and the running an activity centre for persons with dementia. He invited the audience to join as members and actively participate in ARDSI Hyderabad's work.
The audience listened to both speakers with rapt attention and asked questions regarding the disease and its treatment. Some of them had concerns about their memory that were answered by Dr.Anirban Chakrabarthy. Brochures, pamphlets and informative material regarding dementia, normal forgetfulness and aging were also distributed.
Col K K Murthi also committed to organizing more such awareness sessions as well as care-giver training program for their members.
The session ended with a vote of thanks by Col K K Murthi and high tea.

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The U.S. Navy destroyer, USS Mahan fired three ‘warning’ shots @ four Iranian fast-attack patrol vessels near the Strait of Hormuz.
The Revolutionary Guard Corps boats approached the USS Mahan, asking questions, but instead received rounds of live ammunition as an answer. The Iranian vessels came within 800 meters of the US destroyer, which was escorting two other warships in the Persian Gulf.
In January 2016, Iran arrested and detained 10 U.S. sailors who were trespassing in its territorial waters, but released the U.S. military servicemen in custody, after questioning them why they were ordered to enter Iranian territorial waters.
Most recently, in August 2016, another U.S. navy warship fired shots towards an Iranian patrol vessel that approached two U.S. combat ships in the Persian Gulf.
A U.S. official reported on Sunday that the warning shots fired were just one of seven interactions the USS Mahan has with Iranian patrol boats over the weekend, but the other were ‘judged’ safe.
The U.S. Navy has retreated all their aircraft carriers from the global warzones in order to upgrade their defense system which seems to have been compromised by enemy navies in the Persian Gulf and the South China Sea. The U.S. defense authorities could not say when the aircraft carriers could be deployed again.
Reuters / AA Magnum News 2017.