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NOTICE: *This device is not recommended for individuals with profound or severe hearing loss *This device is not intended for use by those who suffer from tinnitus
What’s in the package: – 1 FIIL hearing aid – 3 Sizes of Dome – closed Ear Tips: Small, Medium, and Large – 1 User instruction manual – 2 batteries (size A10) – 1 Travel Carrying Case – 1 Cleaning Brush with magnet for removing batteries and cleaning thin tubes – 1 Warranty – 1 Greeting Card
Note: ◆It is not waterproof, Don’t put it into the water ◆Please take out the battery if don’t use it for a long time. Otherwise the components will be rotted by time. rotten liquid from battery. ◆Don’t use it at high volume for long time. Otherwise it will injure your ear. If you feel uncomfortable, please stop using. ◆Please clean the products all the time, avoid ear plug and sound collecting hole being blocked by foreign objects. It will affect the effect of sound amplifier. ◆Avoid shocking, falling the product. Don’t keep or use it in environment of humid of high temperature.
FIIL hearing aids will bring you crystal clear acoustical feeling with our experienced audiologists designed advanced hearing solutions. 12 band digital sound processing and noise reduction precisely boost the frequencies associated with the human voice, amplify speech while actively reducing background noise.
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Thin as a peanut, almost invisible in ear. Easy to hide and comfortable to wear, FIIL hearing aid is unmatched in comfort, easily blended in with your body. and it comes with 3 different sized domes to fit different sized ears.
Small while compact. This device is durably made with superior materials and outstanding reliability. long battery life, durable design and highly advanced mini micro processor technology makes this device a superior hearing aid than others on the market.
30-day hassle free returns. 12 month warranty guarantee.(notice: any problems arising from misuse, attempts to repair, dropping or extreme use are not covered by this warranty)
Item Descriptions: -Sound amplifier behind the ear. -Easy and comfortable to wear. -Silicone earplugs in 3 different sizes, fit most ears. -Anti-shock, anti-drop, moisture proof, high temperature proof. -Help people with hearing impairment to hear sound and voice.
1 set of hearing aid Item Specifications:
Max Saturated Sound Pressure: 130dB Sound gain: 50dB Total Harmonic Wave Distortion: 5% Frequency range: 300-4500Hz Input Noise: <30dB Voltage: DC 1.5 V Current: 4mA Battery Type: LR44 button cell battery (included) Type: Other Professional/ Studio
Easy and comfortable to wear.
Universal design (right or left ear) – (Male or Female Use).
Silicone earplugs in 3 different sizes, fit most ears.
Sound amplifier behind the ear.
Anti-shock, anti-drop, moisture proof, high temperature proof.
1.Small,Lightweight and comfortable to wear, 2.Color: Beige 3. Intelligent volume control function , Work with one A10 cell battery, Low power consumption , 4. In-The-Canal (ITC) design, Super mini size and light weight, 100% discreet visible, 5.Left/Right ear adjustability, It’s easy to adjust the tube to fit your desire. Lift and right, follow yours inclinations, 6. Easy to power off this unit when you sleep or any other times you don’t want to use it, 7.Easy volume control for desired level of amplification, You can choose the correct volume which you feel comfortable and clearly, But pls note to adjust volume to the minimum before wearing and then increase volume gradually to avoid sudden increase in sound, 8.Robust construction, 9.Simple and effective to use, 10.More natural, clear sound and great listening comfort 11.Durable, long-lasting hearing instrument inside and out 12.Includes extra earplug pieces and batteries and cleaning brush: there has 4 size earplugs, you can choose the correct size to use and make it comfortable, avoid whistler, also you can use the cleaning brush to clear it if the unit be dirty; 13. Convenient for watching movie, enjoying the drama, attending meeting, or having class, it could help you hear the sound clearly, let you enjoy the wonderful world.
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Weight: 8g, small size, easy to carry, high concealment, can make you more confident into the community and work for hearing loss, hearing impairment of the crowd
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Digital IC chip, small standby time longer, zinc empty battery, you can save 600h, low power consumption, current consumption 1.2mA
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Hearing aid category: wireless ear type Medical Device Product Name: Hearing Aid Symptoms: hearing loss deafness hearing loss Applicable people: middle-aged adult elderly Buy hot: low-frequency noise reduction operation simple wireless stealth personal sound amplifier is built with a digital chip and frequency control to easily adapt to different sound environments. Small behind the ear designed to be virtually invisible and very light. Rotating earpiece to allow this digital hearing aid to be used in any ear. Small, discreet and adjustable` for both ears
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Adjust volume to the minimum before wearing
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Parameters: MAX-SSPL90: 118+3 dBSPL HFA-SSPL90: 110±4dBSPL Peak Gain: 33dB HFA Full-on Gain: 30±5dB Frequency Range: 200-4000HZ THD : ?10% Eq.Input Noise Level: 28dBSPL Battery Current Drain: 0.6mA Attack Time: 6ms Release Time: 22ms 1.The wire plug connected to the headset.Then earplug connector (hard) to the headset, earbuds (silica gel) to connect to the headphone connector pedestal 2.The battery installation: Gently open the battery compartment cover, put a battery into the battery compartment in the right direction, then close the battery compartment . 3.Before you use this item ,you have to turn the ON-OFF switch to Off,and turn the sound volume to minimum 4.Then put this item on you ear, keep it tightly 5.Next, turn this item ON, adjust the volume until you hear clear sound
Adjust volume to the minimum before wearing. Choose an earplug of slightly bigger size to avoid whistler. Increase volume gradually to avoid sudden increase in sound. If you hear a howling,check the ear (silica gel) is appropriate and whether the size of plug is tight, the appropriate choice of earplugs and plugged, make sure no air leakage. Please regularly clean the ear plugs or ear molds in order to ensure the normal use of hearing aids. Use for long periods of time, please remove the batteries to prevent battery rot erosion hearing aid components.
SOUND DISTORTION SMALL: derived amplifies speech, separating it from background noise and sounds using energy-efficient, twelve-band digital sound processing you
WEARING COMFORT: Easy and comfortable, one-finger operation, Noise reduction control through digital chip;
ADJUSTABLE VOLUME: Digital volume and frequency program fitting as demanded by different needs; conversation more easily;
Package Content: 1 x Hearing Aid, 2 x A10 batteries, 1 x Cleaning Brush, 6 x Earplug (Different Size)
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A revolution at Donna Karan. The New York fashion house, a subsidiary of LVMH since 2001, has announced a new team for DKNY. It has just recruited Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell Osborne, the designers of the young successful brand Public School, as the creative directors of its second line.
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The company, which currently has more than 275 stores and 80 shop-in shops in 41 countries, has come back to the forefront thanks to campaigns with top model Cara Delevingne.
CEO Caroline Brown really brings a revitalising touch to DKNY, which had been led since its launch in 1989 by Jane Chung. Taking her place are Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell Osborne, the two designers met in 2003 at the Sean John brand, who launched their label, Public School, in 2008, a ready-to-wear street and luxury brand for men and women.
Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell Osborne, who are fiercely proud of their New York identity, were quickly noticed for their sportswear-inspired laidback style playing with graphics and ample volumes.
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The founder of the label, Donna Karan, will continue in her role as creative director of Donna Karan Collection, all while retaining an advisory role for her young DKNY line.
In terms of its image as well, the organisation is totally changing with the arrival of Hector Muelas. Most recently at the helm of worldwide marketing for Apple Watch, prior to this Muelas held managerial and creative roles at Creative Artists Agency in Los Angeles and at Wieden + Kennedy Amsterdam, where he developed campaigns for various big brands, including Nike and Coca-Cola.
His job at Donna Karan International (DKI) will be to oversee the brand image, design and marketing services, and the digital and e-commerce platforms.
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A striking lover’s dream will serve as the UFC Wichita main event, with Derrick Lewis facing Junior Dos Santos at the March card.
The UFC has started 2019 by putting together some truly marquee match-ups. That train kept rolling on Monday, as news broke that Junior Dos Santos and Derrick Lewis were being targeted to headline UFC Wichita this March. The promotion’s first trip to the Kansas city was announced during the UFC 232 broadcast. MMA Junkie was first to report the main event pairing, noting the verbal agreements between the fighters are in place.
It’s the latest bout along the comeback trail for Dos Santos, who last year headlined UFC Lincoln and UFC Adelaide against Blagoy Ivanov and Tai Tuivasa, respectively. The former champ won both meetings, earning a decision against Ivanov and a TKO against Tuivasa. Dos Santos (20-5) suffered a defeat at the hands of then-champ Stipe Miocic at UFC 211 the previous year, but with Daniel Cormier holding the title, the Brazilian ex-champ is once again in title contention.
Derrick Lewis, of course, is the most recent challenger for the UFC heavyweight championship, coming up short against Daniel Cormier at UFC 230. More importantly, of course, he cemented himself as a UFC legend with the most awe-inspiring post-fight interview of all time at UFC 229.
Hot balls aside, the heavy-handed Lewis (21-6, 1NC) is 9-3 in his last 12 fights. He holds wins over Alexander Volkov, Francis Ngannou, Roy Nelson, and Gabriel Gonzaga, among others. The UFC Wichita main event slot gives Lewis another chance to shine, should he be able to get the better of the former champion.
UFC Wichita (UFC on ESPN+ 4 / UFC Fight Night 146) takes place March 9 at the Intrust Bank Arena in Wichita, Kansas.

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The Golden Globes gala did not give him satisfaction I was looking for. He arrived as a favorite, but left empty. The pools pointed to Steven Zaillian he would take the prize for the best script, for the Irish. But the film did not get one of the five awards he chose. In front of Zaillian, specifically, won Quentin Tarantino, by Once upon a time in ... Hollywood. At least, the screenwriter, a 66-year-old American with an Armenian background, can console himself. Next Monday, January 13, Oscar nominations are announced, where it is assumed that it will be a finalist. But, above all, it is finalizing one of its most ambitious projects: Ripley, an adaptation for television in eight episodes of the first book in the Patricia Highsmith saga, produced by Showtime. Andrew Scott (Fleabag) will play the protagonist, according to the magazine Variety
From the first announcements, which Zaillian himself confirmed a week ago, the expectation has skyrocketed. And there are still months to start filming, scheduled in September 2020. He himself is part of the explanation: it is the screenwriter of Schindler's list (for which he won an Oscar), Gangs of New York Y Moneyball, among other. He is also co-creator of the HBO miniseries The night of. Also, of course, from the Irish.
To the fame of its creator, the series adds the return to the screens of the character that Highsmith created in the fifties during a trip to Europe, a young man able to adapt to anything to survive. Ripley has, by using an Italian expression, the art of managing them. And to the transalpine country he travels from New York in the first book, Mr. Ripley's talent, when a businessman orders him to go looking for his son and convince him to come home.
Hence Zaillian established Italy as the main stage of its filming. And it has already begun to look for locations: Capri, Ischia, the Amalfi Coast, villages such as Atrani and Cetara, Rome, Venice, Naples and Positano.
Mr. Ripley's talent, included in several lists of the best mystery novels of the last century, was already taken to the cinema in 1999 by Anthony Minghella, with Matt Damon in the leading role He received five Oscar nominations, although he did not win any. Three years later, the Italian Liliana Cavani adapted to the cinema the third book of the five that make up the saga, Ripley's game. The leading role was played by John Malkovich.
Zaillian plans to perform five seasons of eight episodes, one for each book. Although Ripley's intelligence is not necessary to know that everything will depend on the success of the first installment. In the end send the money: it is no mystery.

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Of decent old gold, old silver, old bronze, of old chased and jewelled artistry, were the objects that, successively produced, had ended by numerously dotting the counter
The dealer waived the question – he practically disposed of it by turning straightway toward a receptacle to which he hadn’t yet resorted and from which, after unlocking it, he extracted a square box, of some twenty inches in height, covered with worn-looking leather. He placed the box on the counter, pushed back a pair of small hooks, lifted the lid and removed from its nest a drinking-vessel larger than a common cup, yet not of exorbitant size, and formed, to appearance, either of old fine gold or of some material once richly gilt. He handled it with tenderness, with ceremony, making a place for it on a small satin mat. “My Golden Bowl,” he observed – and it sounded on his lips as if it said everything. He left the important object – for as “important” it did somehow present itself – to produce its certain effect. Simple but singularly elegant, it stood on a circular foot, a short pedestal with a slightly spreading base, and, though not of signal depth, justified its title by the charm of its shape as well as by the tone of its surface. It might have been a large goblet diminished, to the enhancement of its happy curve, by half its original height. As formed of solid gold it was impressive; it seemed indeed to warn off the prudent admirer. Charlotte, with care, immediately took it up, while the Prince, who had after a minute shifted his position again, regarded it from a distance.
It was heavier than Charlotte had thought. “Gold, really gold?” she asked of their companion.
He waited. “Look a little, and perhaps you’ll make out.”
She looked, holding it up in both her fine hands, turning it to the light. “It may be cheap for what it is, but it will be dear, I’m afraid, for me.”
“Well,” said the man, “I can part with it for less than its value. I got it, you see, for less.”
“For how much then?”
Again he waited, always with his serene stare. “Do you like it then?”
Charlotte turned to her friend. “Do you like it?”
He came no nearer; he looked at their entertainer. “Cos’e?”
“Well, signori miei, if you must know, it’s just a perfect crystal.”
“Of course we must know, per Dio!” said the Prince. But he turned away again – he went back to his glass door.
Charlotte set down the bowl; she was evidently taken. “Do you mean it’s cut out of a single crystal?”
“If it isn’t I think I can promise you that you’ll never find any joint or any piecing.”
She wondered. “Even if I were to scrape off the gold?”
He showed, though with due respect, that she amused him. “You couldn’t scrape it off – it has been too well put on; put on I don’t know when and I don’t know how. But by some very fine old worker and by some beautiful old process.”
Charlotte, frankly charmed with the cup, smiled back at him now. “A lost art?”
“Call it a lost art.”
“But of what time then is the whole thing?”
“Well, say also of a lost time.”
The girl considered. “Then if it’s so precious how comes it to be cheap?”
The dealer once more hung fire, but by this time the Prince had lost patience. “I’ll wait for you out in the air,” he said to his companion, and though he spoke without irritation he pointed his remark by passing immediately into the street, where during the next minutes the others saw him, his back to the shop-window, philosophically enough hover and light a fresh cigarette. Charlotte even took, a little, her time; she was aware of his funny Italian taste for London street-life.
Her host meanwhile, at any rate, answered her question. “Ah, I’ve had it a long time without selling it. I think I must have been keeping it, madam, for you.”
“You’ve kept it for me because you’ve thought I mightn’t see what’s the matter with it?”
He only continued to face her – he only continued to appear to follow the play of her mind. “What is the matter with it?”
“Oh it’s not for me to say; it’s for you honestly to tell me. Of course I know something must be.”
“But if it’s something you can’t find out isn’t that as good as if it were nothing?”
“I probably should find out as soon as I had paid for it.”
“Not,” her host lucidly insisted, “if you hadn’t paid too much.”
“What do you call,” she asked, “little enough?”
“Well, what should you say to fifteen pounds?”
“I should say,” said Charlotte with the utmost promptitude, “that it’s altogether too much.”
The dealer shook his head slowly and sadly, but firmly. “It’s my price, madam – and if you admire the thing I think it really might be yours. It’s not too much. It’s too little. It’s almost nothing. I can’t go lower.”
Charlotte, wondering but resisting, bent over the bowl again. “Then it’s impossible. It’s more than I can afford.”
“Ah,” the man returned, “one can sometimes afford for a present more than one can afford for one’s self.”
He said it so coaxingly that she found herself going on without, as might be said, putting him in his place. “Oh of course it would be only for a present – !”
“Then it would be a lovely one.”
“Does one make a present,” she asked, “of an object that contains to one’s knowledge a flaw?”
“Well, if one knows of it one has only to mention it. The good faith,” the man smiled, “is always there.”
“And leave the person to whom one gives the thing, you mean, to discover it?”
“He wouldn’t discover it – if you’re speaking of a gentleman.”
“I’m not speaking of any one in particular,” Charlotte said.
“Well, whoever it might be. He might know – and he might try. But he wouldn’t find.”
She kept her eyes on him as if, though unsatisfied, mystified, she yet had a fancy for the bowl. “Not even if the thing should come to pieces?” And then as he was silent: “Not even if he should have to say to me ‘The Golden Bowl is broken’?”
He was still silent; after which he had his strangest smile. “Ah if any one should want to smash it – !”
She laughed; she almost admired the little man’s expression. “You mean one could smash it with a hammer?”
“Yes, if nothing else would do. Or perhaps even by dashing it with violence – say upon a marble floor.”
“Oh marble floors – !” But she might have been thinking – for they were a connexion, marble floors; a connexion with many things: with her old Rome, and with his; with the palaces of his past and, a little, of hers; with the possibilities of his future, with the sumptuosities of his marriage, with the wealth of the Ververs. All the same, however, there were other things; and they all together held for a moment her fancy. “Does crystal then break – when it is crystal? I thought its beauty was its hardness.”
Her friend, in his way, discriminated. “Its beauty is its being crystal. But its hardness is certainly its safety. It doesn’t break,” he went on, “like vile glass. It splits – if there is a split.”
“Ah!” – Charlotte breathed with interest. “If there is a split.” And she looked down again at the bowl. “There is a split, eh? Crystal does split, eh?”
“On lines and by laws of its own.”
“You mean if there’s a weak place?”
For all answer, after a hesitation, he took the bowl up again, holding it aloft and tapping it with a key. It rang with the finest sweetest sound. “Where’s the weak place?”
She then did the question justice. “Well, for me, only the price. I’m poor, you see – very poor. But I thank you and I’ll think.” The Prince, on the other side of the shop-window, had finally faced about and, as to see if she hadn’t done, was trying to reach with his eyes the comparatively dim interior. “I like it,” she said – “I want it. But I must decide what I can do.”
The man, not ungraciously, resigned himself. “Well, I’ll keep it for you.”
From chapter six of The Golden Bowl by Henry James, 1904
There are certain sheets of the one-inch Ordnance Survey maps which one can sit down and read like a book for an hour on end, with growing pleasure and imaginative excitement. One dwells upon the infinite variety of the place-names (and yet there is a characteristic flavour for each region of England), the delicate nerve-like complexity of roads and villages, the siting of the villages and hamlets, the romantic moated farmsteads in deep country, the churches standing alone in the fields, the patterns made by the contours or by the way parish boundaries fit into one another. One dissects such a map mentally, piece by piece, and in doing so learns a good deal of local history, whether or not one knows the country itself.
Such an exciting map is that of the country around the Wash, particularly the country on the western and southern sides – the Lincolnshire and Norfolk Marshland. One can no more do justice to this beautiful map in a few lines than programme notes can convey the quality of a symphony. The very names like Bicker Haven and Fleet Haven, now many miles inland; of Mouton Seas End and Surfleet Seas End and Seadyke Farm, all far back today from the shore-line; the so-called Roman Bank twisting across the open levels, and the chapels far out on the salt marshes – all these matters of observation set the mind working at once about the past history of this piece of country. One observes also the intricate tangle of the road and lane pattern between Boston and Wainfleet, along the western side of the Wash, in marked contrast to the great open spaces of the Fen behind where the roads are few and straight, or to the Marsh in front where they fade out altogether and give us a landscape of nothing but scores of drains running straight ahead to the mud-flats and the sea and sky beyond. The belt of tangled roads and lanes is only a mile or two wide for the greater part of its length and is thickly sprinkled with dispersed farmsteads and a few hamlets. At intervals of every few miles one finds a considerable village. And one notices one other remarkable thing – that the main road from Boston to Wainfleet is as full of bends and corners as any of the little lanes that lie on either side of it; it must be the most difficult main road in England for motorists. It runs roughly parallel, so far as anything is parallel to anything else in this irregular landscape, to what the map calls the Roman Bank and the Old Sea Bank, and roughly parallel also to a string of lanes. By now we are convinced that this piece of country, like that along the southern side of the Wash which it so much resembles, has had an exceptional history: and so indeed it has. It is a landscape of a few ancient villages and of centuries or reclamation from the marsh on one side and the fen on the other; a landscape created largely between the seventh century and the seventeenth, where many of the winding lanes represent successive frontiers in the conquest of the salt marshes from the sea.
from The Making of the English Landscape, W.G. Hoskins, 1955.


Construction to begin on Strathmore Park Community Centre
February 18, 2022
Construction on the $2.1 million upgrade to the Strathmore Park Community Centre is programmed to start 1 April with an expected completion date of November 2022.
The upgrade will increase functionality, usability and safety for the community, and will include:
- Better internal layout to improve the usability of all the spaces
- New floor, kitchen and bathrooms
- Better storage
- Improved subfloor drainage
- Improved insulation
- Improved outdoor usage and landscaping
The exterior will be dramatically enhanced with a new architectural element of the building featuring an artwork by a Motukairangi local and mana whenua artist Pokau Te Ahuru (Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Te Atiawa, Ngāruahinerangi). Pokau has worked in collaboration with Etch Architecture to translate his striking designs into a functional artwork.
Inspired by Tāniko as well as based on Tukutuku, the artwork encompasses two large timber and aluminium screens which sit on the north-east corner of the community centre. The screens frame large windows and are designed to slide open or closed, creating a focal point for the building and welcoming the community into the centre.
There might be a delay to build start due to building material shortages. An assessment will be made at the end of February if the project can start 1 April. The Council has determined that the contractor, Focus Projects Limited, will not begin on site until all materials have been assembled. This is to prevent any potential extensions of build length.
During the build, the Strathmore Park Community Centre Trust’s arrangements are:
- Extended hours at Raukawa Community Centre, 67 Raukawa Street, Strathmore Park.
- The Monday Kaibosh food rescue will be held at the Assyrian Church Hall, Glamis Avenue
- The Strathmore Park Community Centre coordinator and tea/coffee drop-in will be at Strathmore Plunket rooms, Kinghorne Street on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.
For more information about the upgrade and the changing services, go to wellington.govt.nz/strathmore-park , strathmorepark.nz, or contact Fiona Prestidge, the Strathmore Park Community Centre manager at firstname.lastname@example.org


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Shruti Hassan gives hint on writing scripts for films, says it's her dream.
Shruti, at many platforms, has shown her interest in writing scripts for films. Therefore, there is vivid possibility that the actress might write a script soon.
In a statement, she once said: “I have always been drawn to the art of storytelling and I’m excited to explore my writing skills. It’s been a dream of mine to write scripts that connect with the audience and I’m looking forward to this new journey."
She has not only shown her interest in writing once but previously she told IANS: “Writing has always been a liberating process for me. I have been writing songs, poetry or at times just my feelings down, and I believe it can help you express yourself so much better. I have been writing poetry and stories I would love to develop into full-fledged scripts and I’m currently working on this. With all the hectic schedule, writing helps me unwind and its extremely therapeutic for me. Song writing is another aspect I thoroughly enjoy, and I have been constantly sharpening my skills over the years.”
The Welcome Back actress has not revealed any details about the kind of genre she aims at exploring first. But fans are eagerly waiting for her to write a film.
Shruti Hassan has been part of many famous films like: D-Day, Ramaiya Vastavaiya, Balupu , Welcome Back and many more. She will be next seen in film Salaar, reports News18.
Raquel Leviss family received severe death threats amid Scandoval
'Yellowjackets' season 2 finale seemingly endangers co-creator Ashley Lyle's life
Lil Wayne act of support to WGA picketers outside WB office was received well by fans
Billie Eilish took offence from criticism against her changing style by online critics
The cause of death of Ray Liotta's fiancée was heart failure
'Kill Bill' Volume 1 and 2 will get 4K remaster


text: Eric Friedensohn (AKA Efdot) is an artist/designer based in NYC and Buenos Aires. His work takes on many forms, from hand-painted murals to product design, but the ethos remains the same—take complex ideas and emotions and distill them down into simple, digestible images. His inspiration mainly comes from skateboarding, travel, and collaborating with other artists. He currently works with @wearelunchmoney as the Art & Graphics Lead for WeWork Latin America. He also runs his own freelance practice, Efdot Studio. His primary specialties are lettering and illustration, working with companies like Google, MTV and Mozilla. In addition to any of the above, ask Eric about international work, freelance design as a side hustle, and doing great work for global companies.


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Squishy Puffems Crazy Characters
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Hugely popular soft foam shapes that can be squished and squeezed before slowly returning to their original shape. These slow rise squishy toys can be squashed down to a fraction of their size before they gradually rise up and reshape into their original form. The character collection includes a poo, unicorn and French Bulldog. These items are very collectible and are sure to keep customers coming back to get the full collection.
- Soft foam shapes
- Squash down and then slowly rise up again
- Always return to original shape
- Highly collectible
- Suitable for ages 3 years+

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In this reference lesson, students research and present state facts on a poster
Art, Computers & Internet, Social Studies
4, 5, 6
Title – States Trivia
By – Wendy Lassiter
Primary Subject – Social Studies
Secondary Subjects – Art, Computers / Internet
Grade Level – 4-6
This lesson is specifically for southern states, but can be adapted to include all states or other regions.
Teaching Strategy: Whole Group/Working in pairs
- Investigation and location of the southern states of the United States
II. Behavioral Objectives:
- At the conclusion of this lesson,
- the students will be able to:
- A. Locate the southern states and their capitals on a map of the United States (ACOS #1)
- B. Use reference sources to locate various information about the state being investigated (ACOS #2 and #3).
III. Alabama Course of Study:
- A. Social Studies #1 – Extend the development of map and globe skills.
- B. Social Studies #2 – Read, interpret, and organize information using a variety of sources and tools.
- C. Social Studies #3 – Apply reference skills in independent investigations of selected topics.
- reference sources of U.S. southern states
Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee, Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, North Carolina, and South Carolina ( www.50states.com );
- blank U.S. map for each student ( www.50states.com );
- poster board or construction paper;
- white paper;
- large pull-down map;
- art supplies;
V. Teaching/Learning Procedures:
- A. Motivation:
- 1. Ask students to think of some cool things about living in the south. Have students share with class.
- 2. Tell students that they are going to work in pairs to draw and investigate some interesting facts about a southern state.
- B. Instructional Procedures:
- 1. Divide students into pairs.
- 2. Assign each pair a southern state to investigate and distribute reference sources (or allow students to visit computer lab and investigate online).
- 3. Tell students that they are to find the following information about their state: state name, capital city, admission to statehood date, state bird, state flower, state song, nickname, motto, economy information, and two interesting facts or trivia.
- 4. List above information on board and distribute white paper for students to draw state and construction paper that the state will be cut and pasted to.
- 5. Tell students that they are to draw and label their state and its capital, and list information about their state on the back (of construction paper).
- C. Closure: (DAY 2)
- 1. Have students share with class. Each pair takes turns identifying their state and capital on large pull-down map and telling some interesting facts about their state.
- 2. When all pairs have identified their state, capital, and interesting facts, distribute blank U.S. maps and have students label the southern states discussed.
- 3. Staple pages together to form a reference for future use.
- Evaluation is based on teacher observation for participation, completed projects, and labeling of states quiz.
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Security Brands 40-013 – RemotePro CR – Surface Mount – SK
Security Brands, Inc. now offers the RemotePro CR line of 26 bit wiegand output card readers, available in post or surface mount. In addition, all surface mount models may be post mounted with the additional purchase of a mounting plate.
The RemotePro CR series is designed to operate in conjunction with the SBI AdvantageDG, or ProAccess 200 controllers, as well as many popular security management systems using a 26 bit wiegand protocol. Simply connect the RemotePro CR of your choice to a new or existing master controller (via 6 conductor, 22 gauge wire) and you have immediate access control.
Post mount RemotePro readers feature a stainless steel faceplate with a heavy metal powder coated enclosure. All post mount readers include night lights, with an optional intercom and camera.
- Input: 16.5VAC (transformer included)
- Output: n/o or n/c contact 1-99 second
- Operating temperature: -15 to 175 Fahrenheit
- Dimensions: 6.625h x 5.50w x 4.25d
- Intercom: 8 ohm Mylar speaker w/ call button
- Ship weight: 5 Lbs.
- Relay Specs
- DC Load AC Load
- Contact Rating 1A @ 24V .5A @ 120V
- Max. switching voltage 150V 220V
- Max. carrying current 2A 2A
- Max. switching power 28W 60VA
- 2000 card capability
- Programmable Personal Master Code
- Programmable Latch / Unlatch Card
- Programmable Sleep Card
- Three strikes youre out
- True Anti Pass Back
- 1000 code transaction buffer
- Optional camera
- LED indicators
- Non-volatile memory
- Night Light
- Limited two year warranty
- Two relays
- Split-relay function:
– allows user to activate two separate doors / gates
- Compatible with one œslave unit
– refer to the AAS RemotePro CR line


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Stem cells are master cells of the body :
They are primitive cells with the unique ability to differentiate, repair and rejenuvate. These are young cells & can differentiate into the different cell types. So, when the cells die or get damaged, these stem cells can be introduced in the damaged part where the stem cells multipl y limitlessly and replace the defective cells & restore the organ back to its normal functioning.
Why Store Stem Cells :
Blood & Immune cells have finite lifespan. When these cells die, Stem cells can be introduced in the effected part where they differentiate into the replacing cell type and bring the organ back to its normal functionality.
Stem cells are potentially useful for treating 80+ life threatening diseases that require stem cells transplant, , such as certain kinds of leukemia or lymphoma, aplastic anemia, severe sickle cell disease, and severe combined immunodeficiency.
Autologous Transplant :
In Autologous transplants, own stem cells are used for the transplant. However, treatment through own stem cells is limited and cannot be used for treating the diseases of genetic origin, metabolic and hematological disorders.
Allogeneic Transplants :
In Allogeneic transplants, healthy donor stem cells are used for the transplant. In hematological malignancies, allogeneic stem cells are preferred over autologous stem cells due to the proven therapeutic effect of graft-versus leukemia reaction, which occurs only in allogeneic transplantation.
Constraints with own stem cell :
Presently, treatments through own cord blood stem cells is limited. As per the medical associations, autologous stem cells cannot be used to treat diseases of genetic origin, metabolic disorders and hematological cancers.
Low Inventory :
As per the available data, Present inventory is not enough to meet the requirement of matched stem cells for the transplant.
High Cost :
Since the cost of processing and storage is free, public banks do charge for matched sample units, if required during the transplant.
In case of Adults & older patients, they may need double units of stem cells for transplant which further will increase the cost of procurement.
What is Social Banking ?
Social banking is a comprehensive solution for stem cell preservation which allows social banking members to access the large pool of stem cells. This increases the chance to get the matched stem cells at the time of transplant and reduce the dependability on public banks or bone marrow registry.
Cryoviva encourages an altruistic approach by incorporating the sharing of stored stem cells units under “Social Banking” for use by a needy patient from the society.
Why Social Banking is required ?
In the need of donor stem cells, one can procure them from public stem cell bank in which bank issues required quantity of matched stem cells at a certain cost. One can also procure matching stem cells from marrow donor registry. However, both the available options have their own challenges :
Public Stem Cell bank :
As per the available data, Indian public stem cell bank registries collectively have 6,000 units preserved whereas an estimated 2,50,000 units are required for >90% probability of finding a match.
Bone Marrow Registry :
Bone marrow registry is a voluntary process. As per the data provided by BMDW (Bone Marrow Donor Worldwide), it is clearly indicated that the number of stem cell donors in Asia is just 11 %, stating that of the world population; only 0.3 % is registered as a HSC’s donor. With such a small number of donors registered in these donor databases, it is really difficult as well as tedious to find a matching unrelated
This ultimately reduces your chance to find stem cells with exact HLA match. Even if we find matched donor stem cells the cost of procuring stem cells from public bank and bone marrow registry, is very high.
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Your matrimonial property regime forms the basis of how your assets will be divided in the event of divorce. However, once your divorce has been finalised by the courts, you will need to unpick what was once your merged finances and set yourself up for independent financial security. In the process, it is likely you will need to consider:
A new budget
Once your divorce has been finalised, you will have a clearer picture of your income including any maintenance income payable by your ex-spouse. This is an appropriate time to draw up a post-divorce budget so that you can set up the financial mechanics of your new life. Your budget will give you guidance as to how much you can afford to spend on accommodation, groceries, vehicles, domestic help and insurances, so be as thorough and realistic as possible in detailing your budget.
The marital home
If you were awarded the marital home as part of the divorce order, you will need to ensure that the property is transferred into your name. Bear in mind that in these circumstances, the Transfer Duty Act exempts you from paying transfer duty. As the sole owner of the property, you will need to change your municipal accounts and related into your name.
During separation and before the divorce is finalised, many couples give little thought to their short-term insurance. Once your divorce is finalised and the division of assets has taken place, it is advisable for each party to take out a separate insurance policy to cover their short-term insurance needs. Keeping a single insurance policy for your respective belongings can lead to complications, arguments and the risk of underinsurance. The divorce settlement should provide clarity on which party owns what, and this can form the basis of setting out a new insurance policy for each person. Rather than amend an old policy, this is an opportune time to review your short-term insurance, rework your inventory of assets, and look for more cost-effective options.
Being divorced from your partner, your priorities in respect of providing for him/her in the event of your death are likely to have changed. While married, your quantum of life cover will have been calculated by taking into account the extent to which you wanted to provide financially for your partner if you passed away. Your assets and liabilities would also have been taken into account when calculating your life cover needs. After your divorce, the value of your assets and liabilities are likely to change and you will not want to provide financially for your ex-spouse should something happen to you. This is therefore the perfect opportunity to reassess your life cover to ensure you are not over-insured and paying for cover you no longer need. If you have maintenance obligations towards your children, bear in mind that you may want to put sufficient life cover in place so that you can honour these obligations in the event of your death or disability.
While you are reassessing your life cover, take time to review the beneficiaries that you have nominated on your various policies and investments, including any retirement funds that you have in place. If you and your ex-spouse had life policies in place, it is likely that you had nominated each other as the beneficiaries on your policies. Once you have adjusted the level of your life cover, ensure that the proceeds of the policy will be paid to the correct person/people should you die. If you do not nominate any beneficiary on your life policy, the proceeds will be paid directly into your estate and will be wound up as part of your estate. Remember that, while you can nominate beneficiaries on your retirement fund, the allocation of your retirement fund interest is at the discretion of the fund trustees. When determining who will receive these benefits, the trustees will take into account those people who are financially dependent on you including your children, aged parents and/or live-in partner.
The terms of your divorce order will also specify who is responsible for any debt that you and your ex-spouse had. Be sure to make a list of all the debt you are responsible for paying and ensure that the service provider has your correct contact details. Don’t forget to account for these repayments in your budgeting process and, if necessary, put a debt reduction plan in place to help manage the repayments.
If your cell phone is registered in the name of your ex-spouse, you may want to move the account into your name to ensure that you are able to transact independently going forward. If your account is registered in your ex’s name, you may need his/her permission when upgrading or doing a SIM swap, so rather ensure that the account is moved into your own name.
Set up new debit orders
The terms of your divorce order will set out who is responsible for the payment of expenses such as school fees, medical aid premiums, tutors and other ongoing services. Use this opportunity to set up your debit orders correctly and update your beneficiary details on your online banking portal.
Separate joint bank accounts
If you and your ex-spouse had any joint bank accounts and/or credit cards, you will no doubt want to separate these accounts accordingly. If you and your ex shared login credentials, don’t forget to reset your username and passwords as further protection. The same applies to any joint retail accounts you may have held together.
Depending on the terms of the divorce order, you may need to move off your ex-spouse’s medical aid and register as the principal member of your own medical aid. This may be a good time to completely reassess your healthcare needs in terms of your own health status, chronic conditions, affordability and accessibility to networks. Your post-divorce budget may be tight but resist the temptation of coming off your medical aid. Most medical schemes offer affordable network options that will at least provide you with basic hospital cover, ensuring that your membership is uninterrupted and you will not be penalised later on in life. If you and your ex-spouse had a gap cover policy, you may need to come off his/her policy and take out a policy in your name. Once again, try to avoid an interruption in membership as this can result in waiting periods being imposed if and when you want to join later on.
Domestic worker contracts
If you are retaining the services of your domestic worker and/or gardener, remember to change the signatories to the contract depending on who is responsible for paying their salary or wages. With changes to your living arrangements, your domestic worker may need to travel further to get to work or work longer hours to assist with child-minding, so be sure to adjust his/her salary accordingly. Your changed circumstances may impact on his/her travel costs and childcare arrangements, so be sure to have these discussions with your employees.
One of the most important documents you will need to update after your divorce is your Will Section 2B of the Wills Act provides divorcees with a three-month grace period in which to amend their Wills following a divorce. In essence, this means that if you die within three months of the date of your divorce and your ex-spouse is a nominated beneficiary, your assets will be distributed as if your ex-spouse had predeceased you. After the three-month period if you have not amended your Will, the courts will assume that you intended your ex-spouse to inherit from your estate.
Other legacy documents
If you have a Living Will in place which was kept by your ex-spouse, you may want to consider updating this document and giving it to a close friend or family member for safekeeping. Similarly, if your ex-spouse had access to the login credentials and PIN numbers for your digital world – including retail accounts, social media accounts and online subscriptions – you may want to consider updating these details and giving them to a friend or family member for safe-keeping.
Whatever other expenses and bills you are responsible for paying in terms of the divorce order, be sure to communicate your changed status with each service provider, including any change in your residential address or contact details. This includes services providers such as your GP, vet, dentist, garden services and optometrist.
Over the years of your marriage you will probably have built up a joint filing system for all accounts, legal documents, school reports, invoices and bank statements. Separating the documents between you and your ex-spouse might be a difficult task, and it may make sense to make copies and/or scan the filing system so that you each have access to the documentation. You will both always require access to legal documentation such as birth and marriage certificates, identity documents and passports, academic records, marriage and divorce certificates, title deeds, lease agreements, and so on, so it makes sense to give each party access.
Following the redistribution of assets in terms of your divorce order, you may receive a lump sum or severe instalments from your ex-spouse. Before making decisions with these funds, be sure to seek financial and tax advice so that you fully understand the implications of your choices. To protect your future, appropriately structured reinvestment of this money is of great importance. You will want to reinvest your capital in the most tax-efficient manner to ensure that it can achieve adequate investment growth over your specific timeline.
If you were awarded a portion of your ex-spouse’s retirement fund interest, you can elect to either withdraw the funds or transfer the funds into a retirement or preservation fund of your own. Bear in mind that any withdrawals will be taxed whereas a transfer to another approved fund will take place tax-free. Being solely responsible for your retirement funding is a huge undertaking, so be sure to get independent financial advice before making any withdrawals. In general, a divorce sets both parties back financially and it is of the utmost important to start planning for your financial future as soon as possible after the divorce.
Change your marital status
It is important to ensure that the change in your marital status is registered with Home Affairs as this may impact on your ability to marry in the future. If your status remains recorded as ‘married’ on the system, you may have difficulties later on in life if you want to remarry. It usually takes around 3 months to register this change.
Change your surname
If you took your husband’s surname when you got married and it is reflected as such in your ID book, you can apply through Home Affairs to revert to your maiden name.
Develop your own financial plan
The most important step you can take to fortify your finances after a divorce is to develop a financial plan. Divorces are expensive and it is likely that you have been set back financially. Before making any major financial decisions such as buying property, travelling overseas or reinvesting capital, be sure to partner with a trusted adviser who can map a financial plan for your independent future.
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Growth of Paralympics is no surprise to former team manager Bill Berry
10:02am Thursday 6th March 2014 in Sport
THE increasing success and popularity of the Paralympics has come as no surprise to Bill Berry.
After serving as team manager at the Atlanta Paralympics in 1996, the 69-year-old from Moreton-on-Lugg is well placed to comment.
"It has been building ever since 1988 and has got progressively bigger," he said.
"The fact that it is now linked with the Olympics has helped, as has the television coverage.
"Sad to say also, there are far more injured and maimed athletes and that goes to make it a bigger event, too.
"When I managed the team, it was a part-time role but now it's an important, paid position.
"All that can stop the growth of the Paralympics are the logistical constraints - there are lots of politics behind the scenes and all of the individual sports are, understandably, fighting their corners."
Berry describes his appointment as athletics coordinator and team manager for Atlanta as the 'greatest honour I would achieve in my sporting life', but it was a culmination of a lifelong involvement in athletics and coaching.
He was still an active runner himslef when he began coaching able-bodied athletes in 1978 before a request to coach partially-sighted runner Neil Pearson opened up another direction.
Attending coach weekends with British Blind Sport brought him into contact with other coaches and partially-sighted athletes and he went on his first international trip as a coach when he was part of the coaching team for the Great Britain Visually Impaired team at the European Championships in Rome in 1985.
"Coaching a disabled athlete is different to coaching an able-bodied athlete," said Berry. "It's more a case of thinking things through and what might happen whereas with an able-bodied athlete it's offering direction."
He also coached the next European Championships in Moscow and was then invited to join the GB Paralympic team as manager of the BBS athletes at the Seoul Paralympics.
Star of the BBS athletic team was Bob Matthews who won gold in the 800m, 1,500m and 5,000m and he later became one of the athletes coached by Berry, who had by now moved to Herefordshire after being based previously in the West Midlands at Wordsley.
Berry had come to the county in 1985 and Matthews subsequently followed in 1991 when he came to study at the Royal National College and asked Berry to take on his coaching.
Berry managed the BBS team at the World Youth Games in St Etienne in 1990 and continued his involvement with the Paralympics at Barcelona in 1992 when he took over as athletics team manager and Matthews won gold in the 5,000m as well as silver and bronze in the 1,500m and 800m respectively.
Although he ended his administrative career after the Atlanta Paralympics, that was far from the end of his own sporting involvement.
He began coaching a 'Tuesday group' of local runners in 1990, and that still continues.
He also turned his attention to cycling and took part in time trials with Hereford Wheelers which satisfied his competitive instinct.
"I don't train anymore now," he admitted. "And it's like getting rid of a millstone around my neck. I could be a bit obsessive about it."
But he still cycles regularly as a member of the Wednesday Wheelers, who cycle out to Weobley for coffee and cake and then go for a tour.
"Most of the group are in their mid to late-60s, so we drink coffee and moan about our ailments," he laughed.
He is also involved in coaching triathletes, one of whom, Kathryn King will be be taking part in the World Iron Man Championships in Hawaii later this year.
"I think she will do very well in her age group," he said.
Berry has also written a small book about his lifetime's involvement with sport as a tribute to a cycling friend Alan Hill, who died in St Michael's Hospice which benefits from the sales of the book. To buy a copy, at £5, visit the hospice shop at st-michaels-hospice.org.uk and search for Bill Berry, A Lifetime of Sport.


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A delegation led by Ethio Telecom CEO Jean Michel Latute has attended an event marking the conclusion of the grand telecom infrastructure connection project for the new multimillion dollar African Union head office in Addis Ababa, which has been under construction for the last two years.
AU officials expressed their gratitude for the effort made to successfully complete the project ahead of the deadline.
Project manager Ato Getahun Kebede explained that the new AU building had been connected to Ethio Telecom’s kirkos core network through optical fiber. The telco also installed transmission equipment and a backup system in the AU compound.
The project gives the AU access to the integrated modern reliable communication network such as, GSM, CDMA, WCDMA and Fixed line, IP PBX and broadband internet. The project provides an Internet connection of 100 Mbps, and 100 Mbps back up option with full redundancy, and 4E1, 1000 fixed line voice services with additional 1000 reserve. It also connected the existing building with the new one through optical fiber.
Last week, Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi said the recently-completed conference centre and headquarters of the African Union (AU) was a timely manifestation of the level of African and Chinese friendship.
Backed by the Chinese government, the construction and furbishing of the complex cost USD 200 million. Meles said Ethiopia had provided 130,000 square of land with lease and exempt taxes for materials imported for the construction.
The new complex covers 112,000 sqm and comprises a 20-storey main office building, a 2,500 person-capacity conference centre and a sub-conference building with 41 conference rooms.
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Peaceful Protests in Iraq Celebrate the Nation as a Mosaic of Many Faiths
Hundreds of Iraqis of many different faith traditions demonstrated peacefully in Erbil in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq to call for the rights and safety of Iraqis of all religions. They marched to reaffirm their belief that Iraq has been and will again exist as a peaceful “mosaic” of different religions and ethnic groups. Members of Peaceful Tomorrows stand in solidarity with all who marched and deeply respect their crucial efforts to respond to violence with nonviolence.
Coming just days after La’Onf concluded its Fourth Annual Week of Nonviolence, the deaths of clergy and worshippers at the Baghdad church underscored the message of Iraqi peace and nonviolence activists – it is time for the an Iraqi government to form and take control of society. As long as there is a vacuum of power, terrorists will foster “hatred, revenge and abhorrent sectarianism.”
Along with the members of La’Onf, we at Peaceful Tomorrows look forward to a time when Iraq is free and secure, and people of all religions and ethnic groups live side-by-side in harmony and respect.
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Jeffrey Williams stands outside of his Bordeaux area home in Nashville, shaking his head as he looks at the wet pile of personal belongings and garbage in his front yard. “I just knew this would happen eventually, I just wasn’t expecting it now,” he said.
Williams was referring to the flood plain he lives on with his wife and 13-year-old son. Since moving into the home in 1992, it hasn’t flooded—until now.
As a cleanup crew is gutting his home, he recalls, “It started raining really hard and the water just kept coming up and up. The water hit the house next to us first, which caused it to start, almost like dance. Then it lifted off its foundation and floated upright into the street.”
The neighbor’s home was blocking the street and had to be demolished earlier this week. Williams then described how the water came into his home.
“We were watching the water outside, then all of a sudden it started coming up through the floor vents. We got really scared and headed upstairs. The cars started floating around in the yard, it was very surreal.”
The Williams family had to be rescued by boat, as the water had risen about four feet into the first floor of their home. They tried to save mementos and family heirlooms, but they couldn’t take much into the boat.
Williams said about his wife, “She isn’t handling this well; she is pretty upset, although we are glad it was only things we lost—our family is safe.” Talking about losing priceless antiques and things passed down from generation to generation brought a look of sadness to Williams’ face.
As he spoke, an American Red Cross Emergency Response Vehicle drove through the neighborhood delivering lunch to workers and families. Williams smiled and said, “Ah, the meal service has been great. It has been really nice to get a warm meal during the day.”
“I don’t know what we would have done without all the volunteers and organizations like the Red Cross helping us out,” he added.
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Dullstroom is a tiny village situated halfway between the urban epicentre of Johannesburg in Gauteng and the world-famous Kruger National Park. It is situated in Mpumalanga Province and is known for the five F’s: fly-fishing, fauna, flora, food, and the beautiful fresh air that permeates every part of its charm and allure. In fact, it is one of the top fly-fishing destinations in the country and, as a result, attracts some regular anglers, despite its being so small.
However, there are some little-known facts about Dullstroom that make it an even more intriguing getaway; ideal for those looking to discover a rather different side to South Africa. Such secrets are best when shared, though, so here are some of the mysteries of Dullstroom uncovered …
- Dullstroom boasts the highest railway station ever constructed in South Africa. It is a staggering 2 076 metres above sea level and exudes an old-world charm that makes for gorgeous photographs.
- This is one of the coldest places in the country. This means that it is warm over summer (December to February) and very chilly during winter (June to August). Spring and autumn can be cool to cold in the mornings and evenings, but are usually delightful during the days. Explorers wanting to go on hiking, cycling and walking trails are encouraged to go during these milder months to get the most out of the spectacular surrounds without being exposed to extreme weather conditions.
- This small South African village is the only known place in which beech and elm trees grow together in such abundance. Neither of these is indigenous to this country, but both make for lovely forests and welcome providers of shade on hot Mpumalanga days. They are hardy, and do well in the local climate and soils.
- While its claim to fame is fly-fishing, it is significant to note that Dullstroom is the country’s top trout fishing area. Fishermen come from all over South Africa to sample the abundance of the waters and the beautiful trout that come from these. (Try Stonecutters Lodge – Stonecutters Lodge is a holiday and trout fishing venue of exceptional quality and comes highly recommended! Or find other places to stay in Dullstroom here).
- The clock shop in the heart of Dullstroom is a specialised store that is not only a fascinating treasure trove to explore, but also has the largest collection of clocks in the Southern Hemisphere.
- The natural verdant nature of the area lends itself to its being home to an extraordinary array of bird species. As such, Dullstroom is the proud home of the endangered Blue Crane and Crowned Crane, as well as the critically endangered Wattled Crane. These give bird watchers and nature enthusiasts the prime opportunity to spot such intriguing species and to appreciate the splendour that is South African fauna.
- Wild About Whisky is a small whisky bar in the heart of Dullstroom, home to the largest collection of whiskeys in all of the Southern Hemisphere. In fact, there are over 1 000 whiskies here; coming from America, Ireland and Scotland. Tastings are conducted while visitors learn about the intricacies and wonders of this pure, untainted spirit. They are guided through the subtle nuances and fascinating processes involved in creating this delectable amber delight.
With so much to offer, the tiny retreat of Dullstroom is a not-to-be-missed retreat from the city buzz.
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Background: Biocytin is an important end product of intraluminal digestion of dietary protein-bound biotin. Limited studies are available regarding the ability of the small intestine to transport biocytin and about the mechanism involved. The aim of the present study was to delineate these issues. Methods: Transport of [3H]-biocytin was examined using everted sacs from rat intestine. Results: Mucosal-to-serosal transport of low (0.022 μmol/L) and high (5 μmol/L) concentrations of biocytin were linear for up to 20 minutes of incubation. Transport of biocytin as a function of concentration (0.022-5 μmol/L) was linear (r = 0.99) and occurred at a rate of 22,062 fmol · g tissue (wet wt)-1 · 15 min-1. Addition of high concentrations of unlabeled biocytin, biotin, biotin methyl ester, and lysine did not cause a significant inhibition of the transport of [3H]-biocytin. Furthermore, transport of biocytin was independent of Na+ concentration, pH, energy, and temperature. Compared with transport of equimolar concentrations of free biotin, transport of biocytin (0.022 μmol/L) was significantly lower in both the jejunum and the ileum. Conclusions: (1) Biocytin transport in rat intestine is lower than that of free biotin and occurs via simple physical diffusion. (2) In the rat, efficient absorption and optimal bioavailability of dietary protein-bound biotin necessitates its conversion to free biotin.
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