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Robin Thicke Thanks Paula Patton at the Billboard Music Awards
Robin Thicke mentioned his estranged wife Paula Patton in his acceptance speech at the 2014 Billboard Awards which took place on Sunday, May 18 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The singer, who announced split from Patton in February, won Top R&B Song trophy for his hit "Blurred Lines". He said, "Most importantly I'd like to thank my wife for her love and support and for putting up with me for all these years."
In addition to thanking his actress wife, Thicke tried to woo her back by performing a song called "Get Her Back" at the awards show. "All right, you got to help me try to get her back now," he told the audience as he started the performance. "I never should have raised my voice or made you feel so small. I should have kissed you longer, I should have held you stronger. I'll wait for forever for you to love me again," he sang.
Thicke and Patton have been together since they were teenagers. The couple got married in 2005 and has a son named Julian. Shortly after announcing their separation in February, the "Blurred Lines" singer told a videographer that he would try to rekindle their relationship.
He then dedicated a song "Lost Without You" during a concert in Virginia. He told his fans back then, "For those of you who don't know, my wife and I got separated a few days ago, and I want everybody here to know that I'm trying to get my girl back."
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Oct 12, 2011, 4:15 PM EDT
Eric Nystrom is headed to Texas but not to join the Wild’s farm team. He’s now a Dallas Star.
Oct 12, 2011, 3:55 PM EDT
We promise you we don’t keep this story on file just in case. Rick DiPietro left practice early after taking a puck in the head.
Oct 12, 2011, 2:37 PM EDT
If you think the idea of Detroit moving to the Southeast Division is wacky, there’s a lot more to the realignment debate than just what’s apparent.
Oct 12, 2011, 1:51 PM EDT
Corey Crawford has a wonky groin, Ray Emery has got… something going on, and Alexander Salak is coming back up. Problems in Chicago?
Oct 12, 2011, 12:28 PM EDT
Apparently NHL teams aren’t ones for a bargain as Eric Nystrom cleared re-entry waivers. Now the Wild have choices to make with their roster.
Oct 12, 2011, 12:07 PM EDT
Guy Boucher is one of the smartest coaches in the game, but he’s not quite like Yoda when it comes to running the show.
Oct 12, 2011, 11:22 AM EDT
Looking for your front-runner for save of the year? Pittsburgh’s Marc-Andre Fleury has it for you in robbing Stephen Weiss.
Oct 12, 2011, 11:12 AM EDT
The Versus crew of Mike Milbury, Keith Jones, and Liam McHugh break down what makes the Buffalo Sabres the chic pick in the Eastern Conference.
Oct 12, 2011, 10:08 AM EDT
Tyler Seguin is finally the Bruins’ top line center. Of course, that happened thanks to some unfortunate circumstances.
Oct 12, 2011, 8:45 AM EDT
Eric Nystrom is coming through on re-entry waivers today and any team that grabs him is getting a solid player at half the price.
Oct 12, 2011, 8:00 AM EDT
Martin Havlat’s hurting shoulder isn’t helping the Sharks win games or their trade with Minnesota.
Oct 12, 2011, 12:15 AM EDT
Ever wonder what happens when a team misses a faceoff? Seeing the opponent score a goal thanks to it is no shock and Tomas Fleischmann took advantage.
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You’d think that without Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin the Penguins might wilt. Did you not learn anything from last season?
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Carolina’s young phenom Jeff Skinner is looking to avoid the sophomore slump and get the Canes to the playoffs as he shares with NBC’s Bill Patrick.
Oct 11, 2011, 9:21 PM EDT
Could the Red Wings end up with Ovechkin and Stamkos in the Southeast Division? It’s being discussed about realignment.
Oct 11, 2011, 8:36 PM EDT
David Perron’s concussion recovery is coming up on being away for a full year. He’s looking forward to getting back on the ice and soon.
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Kyle Turris is still unsigned in Phoenix and he’s apparently had enough and wants out.
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Word out of Montreal is that Michael Cammalleri could miss up to two weeks with a deep cut that could have been much worse, while Jaroslav Spacek might be out up to three weeks with what might be a rib injury.
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Penguins fans must temper their excitement today, as Sidney Crosby said that he didn’t meet with his team of doctors to gain clearance for contact today. This doesn’t mean it’s a setback, but it’s not a big step forward, either.
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Sean Avery reported to Connecticut to accept his demotion. The Rangers are pleased since they get cap relief, but losing that $1.9 million could eventually send the Stars below the cap floor.
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Motorola is reportedly going to soon launch a new version of its Dash Camera. The Dash Cam MDC100 was the first car camera the company introduced extending its road-safety product portfolio. Motorola’s Dash Cam is essentially a rear camera for utility automobiles to help them park and keep an eye on the roads behind seamlessly. Also Read - Motorola Edge 2021 series to get 108-megapixel main camera as standardAlso Read - Best smartphones for photography under Rs 20,000 to gift for Father's Day
The new Dash Cam comes with a 4-inch display with a 480X854 pixels resolution. While the camera itself can capture Full HD (1080p) videos and has microSD slot in order to expand storage for further usage. The camera features a revamped design and has a wide-angle-lens camera. Also, the motion sensors on board help you park the car. As per GSMArena report, the Motorola Dash Cam will currently be available in the US and Europe at a price of $99 (approximately Rs 6.500). There is no word about an India launch of the device. Also Read - Moto G Stylus 5G launched with Snapdragon 480 SoC: Check price, specifications
In terms of design, the camera has a bunch of control button on the right-hand side of the camera and has a dual LED flash paired. The Motorola Dash Cam will currently be available in the US and Europe at a price of $99 (approximately Rs 6.500). There is no word about an India launch of the device. ALSO READ: Motorola launches 360 Camera Moto Mod along with Moto Z2 Force
To put in perspective, the Dash Cam MDC100 has a 2.5-inch display and 2-megapixel camera. While Motorola’ smartphone manufacturing rights reside with Lenovo, the company’s Dash Cam are manufactured by Motorola Accessories. A part of Motorola Accessories is owned by a British company called the Binatone.


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A British woman has been stabbed to death while backpacking with her boyfriend on a popular tourist route in China. She was robbed and then murdered, her grieving family said last night.
The body of 30-year-old Shirine Harburn, an experienced traveller, was discovered on Thursday by a tourist on Paomao Mountain in the Western Sichuan province.
The Chinese police are investigating, said a Foreign Office spokesman, who added that, according to reports: "She was stabbed 12 times with a small craft knife, and her body was then moved, but there is no evidence of sexual assault."
She was last seen two days earlier. One report said she had gone off walking in the mountains alone, leaving her boyfriend Colin Horsfield behind in a nearby village. It is understood they had agreed to meet up later in the day.
"They were both very experienced travellers. We are deeply shocked to hear of her sudden death," said her family last night. "She died in a place she thought was beautiful, while living her dream to travel again."
Ms Harburn is the second British backpacker to be murdered in recent weeks: Tim Prentice, 38, from Bristol, was bludgeoned to death and dumped in a river while trekking in Nepal. Such murders are relatively rare though as independent travellers, off the beaten track for lengthy periods, they are more vulnerable and less likely to be missed.
Caroline Clarke and Joanne Walters, both 22, were murdered in Australia. They disappeared in April 1992 after leaving Sydney to go fruit picking and their bodies were found five months later at a spot nicknamed Executioner's Drop.
In 1996, Linda Vockins, 35, was raped and beaten to death in the Philippines. She had avoided travelling in Thailand because her family feared for her safety.Reuse content

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Don’t know why I stuck with this film as it’s not my thing but I wondered how the hero would extricate himself from the murders he is accursed of committing.
To begin at the beginning. Derrek (Michael Ealy) is a wealthy business man with an amazing house in the Hollywood hills, a sports car from the 22nd century and a beautiful wife. She sells real estate and has begun to come home very late at night after smoozing a client interested in a property deal. But Derrek is a good guy, the thought passes his mind that she’s up to something but surely not!
Fast forward to a bachelor party in Las Vegas where his business partner suggests he lets his hair down and has a night of passion with one of the many lady guests. Guess what. He does. At the bar he meets Valerie (Hilary Swank), they get intimate and she talks him into bed but she’s bad news, we know that but he doesn’t realise even when she locks his phone in the hotel safe and won’t give him the code until he returns to bed for more of the same.
This is a black film, menacing music, long pauses and dark looks. His one night stand comes back to haunt him after an intruder breaks into the house and tries to kill him. Cops turn up led by who else but Valerie. She is twisted and ruthless and the web of intrigue she weaves is hard to follow and even more difficult to understand. She’s a psychopath, violent and dedicated to getting her small daughter back from her estranged husband, she’ll kill to get what she wants and somehow she works Derrek into her plot and cleverly goes to extreme lengths to make him the suspect in her wrong doings including the killing of her daughter’s father.
I didn’t like this film but it must have had something to keep me watching to the end. Does he get out of it, does she convince her colleagues he’s the baddie, what happens to the wife?
Boring and tedious with little depth and a lot of blood.
Review by Anne Hailes

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Holiday Spot From M:United/McCann and Microsoft Focuses on the Power of Kindness and Inclusion
Microsoft’s new spot, 3D Holiday, is an animated story about the power of creativity, kindness and inclusion. The spot tells the story of a young girl who goes on an imaginary 3D adventure through space where she and “Gabe the Yeti” encounter various characters who need a little love and support—which they and their friends readily provide—culminating in a holiday celebration for all. A magical transition then takes us from the stars to a live action scene where we see the hero of our story, Sasha, on her Surface Book imagining the whole story.
The spot encourages everyone to use their creativity to create a better, more inclusive world and gives a nod to the holiday season as a time for compassion and coming together. The majority of the characters in the ad were inspired by those available on Remix 3D, a Microsoft library and community site for sharing and evolving creations made with Paint 3D or other 3D programs.
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According to data from the Center of Disease Control and Prevention, Bronx residents have some of the highest asthma rates in the city, due to factors like highways that flow through the borough and air pollution.
This often leads to more visits to the emergency room. While most people are focused on COVID-19, parents need to start getting their children who have asthma ready for school, said Dr. Marina Reznik, an asthma clinical research specialist at Children’s Hospital at Montefiore (CHAM).
”I think everybody needs to learn about asthma,” she said.
She stressed now is the time that parents, caregivers and children should be preparing their asthma action plans, which include being aware of specific symptoms, knowing which medications to take and when to go to the emergency department.
Additionally, it is important to check in with your pediatrician, either in-person or virtually, to discuss any concerns and ensure children have their correct asthma inhaler and medication prescription. Even if families and children are familiar with asthma, it is crucial to make sure the medications are still appropriate, review the medication doses and how to use them, Reznik said.
Children with asthma need two inhalers and a spacer, so the medication in the inhaler can reach their lungs easier. Lastly, with COVID-19, parents should make sure their kids’ immunizations are up to date.
Reznik recalled that when she first began working in the Bronx, she noticed many of her patients were going to the E.R. quite often. She began research and discovered that on top of genetics, air pollution and things like pollen and poor living conditions in the Bronx, where there are often moldy, leaky buildings with rodents, all trigger the disease.
“All those factors really contribute to why we are seeing so much asthma,” she explained.
Reznik noted if the city provided better housing, then some children may not have asthma or it may not be as severe.
“There has to be cooperation between the community and the Department of Health,” she remarked.

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White Apple Tree are one of three bands to play a free show tonight at the Casbah.
Monday after Monday, local DJ and king of the music scene, Tim Pyles has tirelessly booked great shows at the Casbah and tonight he's giving an Anti-Monday League holiday gift to you with a free show. Lesands has been making their mark in the blogosphere and the local group has blown up the scene in San Diego as well. They'll be joined by White Apple Tree, Sleepwalkers, and DJ Qenoe, making it a full blown Monday night dance party.
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Rosemary Bystrak writes about the San Diego music scene, events, and sometimes whatever creeps into her head on her music blog San Diego: Dialed In. Check it for even more listings. She also provides social media content for the Casbah. Follow her updates at twitter.com/sddialedin or submit your music listings.


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Ok, i lost 108 lbs. I’m still not to my goal weight but I will get there. I started in Feb 2015 calorie counting/eating healthier then started walking in the summer (i def couldn’t run yet) . In March 2015 I decided to start running. Never ever have I been a runner. I started with C25k. I thought I was going to die! I ran my first 5k in May 2015. Did terrible! But I finished and not last. It stressed me out though. So I just run down my country roads and love it! I am slowwwww. My runkeeper says “Janeen, you are slower than a snail!” Ha!
I signed up for another 5k “run or dye” in October 2015. Just doing it for fun and to see if I can do it w/o getting stressed out!
I also have been doing the beachbody workout dvds with Shaun T. I had surgery on my right knee 4 yrs ago and have no cartilage in that knee. It hurts at times when I run. But I will run until I “can’t” run any longer! It has taken me too long and a lot of hard work to get where I am today and support from family & friends!
I love Favorite Run Facebook page because it’s inspirational and I know there are others out there like me, and that in general will help me achieve my goals I have set for myself!

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Pacific Northwest - Touring Seattle on bike
Bikeforums.net is a forum about nothing but bikes. Our community can help you find information about hard-to-find and localized information like bicycle tours, specialties like where in your area to have your recumbent bike serviced, or what are the best bicycle tires and seats for the activities you use your bike for.
07-09-09, 01:08 PM
Can anyone suggest a bike-friendly route on which to reach and tour the Fremont and Ballard neighborhoods of Seattle? I'll be starting out in South Lake Union/Downtown (or the closest place to there that a can find a bike rental).
07-09-09, 01:17 PM
If you're starting at the bottom of Lake Union, I'd just go up Westlake, over the Freemont Bridge, and into the area. As far as touring the areas themselves, I don't really have any suggestions except to mention that the B-G Trail runs from Ballard down through Freemont along the water. It's a nice ride.
07-09-09, 11:53 PM
You can find a Seatle Bike Map here: http://www.ci.seattle.wa.us/transportation/docs/bikemapnorth6-25-09.pdf
The best way to get from downtown to Ballard really depends on where you are starting from. Westlake has already been mentioned - that's a reasonable route for cyclists that don't mind traffic. Dexter heading North out of dontown has a door zone (not good) bikelane, but at least drivers are used to seeing lots of bikers.
If you'd prefer more of a trail ride, head west from downtown until you hit the water (almost) and then head north along the Myrtle Edwards trail. to get to Ballard, you have two options:
Option 1: Ride over the ballard bridge (lot's o' traffic and a very narrow sidewalk crossing over the bridge) - at the end of the trail, ride up along the industrial street next to the railroad track (don't know the name) and bear right onto 20th Ave W. Take the next right at Dravus. Take a left at 15th. Follow 15th to the Ballard Bridge. At the bottom of the bridge, you will be in Ballard.
Option 2: Walk across the Hiram Chittenden Locks (tourist attraction) - at the end of the trail, ride up along the industrial street next to therailroad track (don't know the name) and bear right onto 20th Ave NW. Take a right on W Emerson Pl and then a left onto 21st Ave W. Bear left as it becomes W Commodore Way. Follow signs tothe locks. Note, you must walk your bike in the park and across the locks or you WILL be fined. At the other side of the locks, you will in Ballard at the Burke Gillman Trail.
Either way, the map will give you options for riding around Ballard. It' worth heading West over to Golden Gardens Park. Heading East along the BGT will lead you over to Fremont.
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During preparation for Christmas baby Rose Wilder is kidnapped by the woman who recently lost her child. Looking for her Laura, Almanzo and Mr Edwards meet lonely orphan boy, who finally stays with that woman.
This is the continuing saga of the Cartwrights, only none of the original Cartwrights are here anymore but their sons. Ben and Hoss have passed on, and Little Joe is MIA; he went with Teddy... See full summary »
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A young Amish woman, who isn't satisfied with her path at home, visits a cousin for the summer. Over the summer, she is exposed to another world, finds friendship and more. Soon she must choose and come to terms with the life she wants.
When Sarah Cain, a self-involved big-city newspaper columnist, travels to Pennsylvania for the funeral of her Amish sister, she soon discovers that she is the legal guardian of her five ... See full summary »
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OK, I'm a great Laura Ingalls/Little House fan. I love the series - I grew up with it, hokey as it was at times. I really loved the books. I just ordered & re-read them a couple of years ago. I re-realized how much was fabricated for the series, but it was still wonderful. Even the books themselves are not completely true to life; Ms. Wilder omitted & softened some events and some characters - they are children's' books after all. I only saw the last two eps of this one, but I agree it does seem to be the truest to detail to the books, (except for Laura & Mary's ages, and the ever-missing Carrie). I still really liked it, and enjoyed seeing yet another interpretation. The movie that was out a few years ago was good as well, for the "First Four Years". What I REALLY want to see is an essential verbatim movie for each book; with Laura's omitted details. Hollywood is so Sequel Driven these days; did we really need a 'Miss Congeniality 2' or a 'Lion King 1 1/2' (or 2 for that matter)OR how about those 'Friday the 13th' movies (they're on like #27 now aren't they?. I waited over 20 years for the LOTR series to be done right...I guess I can wait for a Little House Series of movies...
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So I've known about this game for a while but since I knew it was going to be a long time until it came out, I basically blanked it out of my life. We now only have 2/3 moths before it's released and I've started watching more videos and learning more about the game.... and I've got to tell you. I AM SO EXCITED!
If you haven't heard about the game yet, basically, it's a insanely huge universe to explore (now when I saw huge, I mean it's an open world multiplayer game where everyone single player plays on the same server but you're unlikely to cross someones path).
Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmwG6Sj1Yfg
Check out this info video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSUp_MBEU-U
Who else here is super excited for this game and has/will be pre-ordering it??

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Lake Summerset residents enjoy easy access to local communities. We are a short drive away from the region’s top notch medical facilities including Rockford, Beloit, Freeport, Monroe, UW Madison and the Middleton VA Hospital. Two award winning school districts share the school children of this area. Durand School District was named the Highest Achieving School in Northern IL and Dakota School District boasts graduation and college acceptance rates above the state average.
The local communities of Dakota and Durand have friendly, small-town businesses including a full service grocer, a medical clinic, and restaurants that welcome Lake Summerset residents. There is also easy access to shopping and entertainment in Rockford, Madison and Galena. Lake Summerset is a hassle-free 90-minute drive from the NW Suburbs of Chicago and is an hour south of Madison, Wisconsin.

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Best Wireless Earbuds With Ear Hooks you can get for 2022. Reviews and Comparison
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Powerbeats Pro Wireless Earphones - Apple H1 Headphone Chip, Class 1 Bluetooth, 9 Hours of Listening Time, Sweat Resistant Earbuds, Built-in Microphone - Navy
$179.95 in stock
- Volume & track controls on each earbud, microphones with voice capability, and auto play/pause
- Features the Apple H1 Headphone Chip and Class 1 Bluetooth for extended range and fewer dropouts
- Compatible with iOS and Android
- Enhanced phone call performance and call handling from either earbud
- With fast Fuel, a 5-minute charge gives 1.5 hours of playback when battery is low
Skullcandy Push Active True Wireless In-Ear Earbud - True Black/Orange
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- Up to 44 Hours of Total Battery Life
- Hands-Free Voice Control
- Built-in Tile Finding Technology
- Dual Noise-Reducing Microphones
- IP55 Sweat and Water Resistant
Wireless Earbuds, Tribit 100H Playtime Bluetooth 5.0 IPX8 Waterproof Touch Control True Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds with Mic Earphones in-Ear Deep Bass Built-in Mic Bluetooth Headphones, FlyBuds 3
$39.99 in stock
- Battery Champ True Wireless Earbuds for both phone calls, music, and video
- Long-lasting Battery(100H playtime) - Get up to 5hrs music playback per charge, and up to 100hrs with the charging case for wireless headphones. You can also use the charging case as a power bank for your phone.
- Immersive Sound headphones with microphone - FlyBuds 3 true wireless earbuds with Hi-Fi stereo sound good for phone calls, music, and video. You can enjoy your very clear phone call with your love one regardless in any noisy environment, you both have no issue at all to hear each other.
- One-step Pairing (No Need To Take The Ear buds Out) - Open the earbuds charging case they'll automatically connect to the last paired device! Press the button on the charging case to show the battery percentage or press and hold to unpair the device for re-pairing.
- IPX8 Waterproof - FlyBuds 3 wireless earbuds boast IPX8-rated protection that defends against liquids in any weather conditions.
Wireless Earbuds occiam Bluetooth Headphones 48H Play Back Earphones in Ear Waterproof with Microphone LED Display for Sports Running Workout Black
$39.99 in stock
- LED Power Display for Charging Case. Occiam sports bluetooth headphones charging case with led power Display shows remaining power in percentage.Charging case presents its battery from 1% to 100%. For the right or the left true wireless earbuds, while the earbud is chariging, the led bars of the earbud will flash, once the earbud are fully charged, the led bars of the earbud have no light flashing.
- 48Hrs Battery Life with Charging Case. Built in 600mAh charging case. The both earbuds can last for 8Hours music time on a single 1.5hours charge. The charging case can charge the twin sports earbuds for 6 times, with the portable charging case you will get 48hrs playing music.
- Engineered design for sports. Adjustable and secure fit silicone ear hooks and ergonomic design ensure the sports earbuds stay comfortably firm in place when doing sports, running,other outside activity etc.Equipped with 3 pairs of different sizes of spare ear caps for options. Even do strenuous exercise, the earbuds will not fall off. And IPX5 splashproof protects the sports wireless earphones from water drop or sweat damage
- One Step Auto Pairing. Picking up occiam sports Earphones from charging case,they will power on and pair with each other automatically.Then active mobile phone bluetooth to search “T17” to connect. After the first successful connection,the sports earbuds will automatically connect to the last paired device when reboot.When using single earphone, just take out the second one to achieve seamless transformation between single mode and twin mode.
- Sound Quality. The microphones of earbuds reduce background noise,make phone calls from stable signal and low power consumption.Each sport earbud has buttons to control the function of answer and reject phone, volume adjustment,switch music ,voice assisatant. Stereo sound,handsfree calling during sports anytime and anywhere.
COMISO Wireless Earbuds, True Wireless in Ear Bluetooth 5.0 with Microphone, Deep Bass, IPX7 Waterproof Loud Voice Sport Earphones with Charging Case for Outdoor Running Gym Workout (Pink)
- [Ergonomic Comfort Sports Design] The true wireless earbuds included soft ears hooks are specially designed, which can fully fit your ears contours and maximally guarantee a comfortable wearing experience without falling out. Thanks for the IPX7 waterproof sweatproof design, enjoy your music even while hiking running on rainy days. Due to the button operation system, you don't have to worry about misoperation like sudden pause by accidental touch.
- [42 Hours Upgraded Ultra Long Playback] Bluetooth 5.0 chip with lower power consumption, Comiso Bluetooth headphones can offer 6 hours of continuous playtime. In addition, the 800mAh charging case provide wireless charging 6 times.
- [Rich Bass Sound & HD Binaural Call] The built-in premium powerful speakers will provide an excellent listening experience. Produce Incredible Sound Quality with Deep Bass and Crystal Crisp Treble. Hands-free headset with noice cancellation mics can make the call much easier and hear clearer.
- [True Wireless Stereo & Mono Mode] This latest wireless pairing technology helps you seamlessly and optionally switch between Stereo Mode and Mono Mode. With our wireless earphones, you don't have to reconnect them with your phone and click again to play music if you put one of the earbuds back into the case.
- [One Step Auto Pairing] Pick up the COMISO sports earphones from charging case, they will power on and pair with each other automatically. Then active your phone's bluetooth to search “COMISO E6” to connect. After the first successful connection, the sports earbuds will automatically connect to the last paired device when reboot. Widely compatible with your iPhone Tablet and any Android portable devices with Bluetooth system. Wireless earphones for work, home and office.
Wireless Earbuds Bluetooth Headphones 48hrs Play Back Sport Earphones with LED Display Over-Ear Buds with Earhooks Built-in Mic Headset for Workout Black BMANI-VEAT00L
$37.99 in stock
- Dual LED Displays Charging Case: Wireless earbuds with LED display make it obvious to show the battery power of the case and ear buds. The remaining power in percentage on the screen is shown to the left of the bluetooth headphones. The right side is assigning to a charging process of each bud, there are separated power consumption indicators by 4 grids in total, each grid represents 25% power of bud. During Charging, the LED indicator light will flash.
- Bluetooth and Stereo Sound Quality: Bluetooth earbuds adopt Bluetooth chip technology, which can offer a clear and smooth connection, allowing you to hear crystal clear calls like you are communicating face to face with others. Don't worry about interruptions on listing to music and calling.
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Roughly half of adult's experience gum disease, whether in its early stages in the form of gingivitis or in more advanced stages as periodontal disease. Stemming from the plaque present in your mouth, gum disease gradually spreads - potentially to the point where your teeth become loose or you experience jawbone loss.
Given its prevalence, is gum disease contagious? The answer is that while the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) doesn't classify gingivitis and periodontitis as contagious conditions, the bacteria contributing to gum disease can spread to other individuals through various forms of contact and invite tooth decay in the process. Here's what you should be aware of.
What Is Gum Disease?
Gum disease starts out as a condition known as gingivitis, characterized by inflammation of the gums. You may notice some redness and occasional bleeding. This is often observed while flossing. If ignored, it progresses to periodontitis - a more widespread form of dental inflammation contributing to bad breath, loose teeth and even declining jawbone mass. In extreme cases, the infection can spread to your blood and your heart.
Gingivitis occurs in response to plaque buildup - typically a result of negligent dental hygiene, but also in response to dry mouth or other lifestyle factors. Not brushing or flossing often enough can cause plaque to progress below the gumline. Here, it can irritate your gums, contribute to inflammation and eventually harden into tartar, causing gum pockets to form.
Eventually, the gum tissue will pull away from your teeth. Dentists characterize this form of gum disease as periodontitis. At this point, the plaque continues its journey below the gumline unless you receive professional intervention, and you risk tooth and jawbone loss.
Is Gum Disease Contagious?
The short answer is no, but the reality is more complex. The bacteria that contribute to gingivitis aren't confined to your mouth, and they can spread through person-to-person contact. This includes via the mouth or by sharing saliva in some form. This can contribute to tooth decay or gingivitis for the person who is exposed.
How Gum Disease Can Be Spread Between People
Gum disease spreads through the following forms of contact:
- Kissing: This includes between adults and children, and it is the primary reason you're advised to avoid kissing an infant or toddler on the mouth. In addition, individuals more prone to tooth decay - for example, those living with dry mouth and those who are pregnant or who are diabetic - are more vulnerable to gingivitis through this pathway. While risks remain low, one 2008 study shows that children of parents living with gum disease are more likely to develop the condition themselves.
- Sharing food and utensils: In these scenarios, you expose others to your saliva and any bacteria contained within the fluid. Should bacteria contributing to gum disease be present, it can spread through this kind of contact. Exposure may be traced back to sharing food among a group, taking a bite from someone else's food, or using forks, spoons, straws or cups that haven't been cleaned properly.
Signs of Gum Disease
If you're concerned about exposure, understand the signs of gum disease. These signs include:
- Tender, sensitive or painful gums.
- Gums that bleed after you brush or floss your teeth.
- Visibly red or even purple gums.
- Bad breath that never goes away.
- Receding gums.
- Swollen, inflamed gum tissue.
- Gums that feel softer or more pliable.
Prevention of gum disease ultimately comes down to your dental habits. You're advised to brush a minimum of two times per day, floss as least once per day and get a professional cleaning every six months.
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Current: 5,909 (futures: 5,937)
A swing session could take the index till either 5,850 (fut: 5,875) or 5,965 (fut 6,000). The futures will probably stay at 25-40 points premium. Stop loss long positions at 5,870 (fut:5,900) and stop loss shorts at 5,935 (fut 5,965). A bullspread of long 6,000c (40) and short 6,100c (16) could double if the index moves up 50 points.
Current price: Rs 866
Target price: Rs 890
The stock hit a new high on decent volumes. It could move till the Rs 890-900 mark if it consolidates above Rs 865. Keep a stop at Rs 855 and go long. Add to the position between Rs 873-800. Book profits above Rs 890. If Rs 855 is broken, a fall till Rs 835-840 is likely.
Current price: Rs 400
Target price: Rs 390
The stock could react till the Rs 385-390 level. Keep a stop at Rs 405 and go short. Add to the position between Rs 394-398. Book profits below Rs 390.
Current price: Rs 327
Target price: Rs 318
A slide till Rs 315-318 is possible. Keep a stop at Rs 332 and go short. Add to the position between Rs 321-324. Book profits below Rs 318.
The target prices and projected movements given above are in terms of the next one trading session, unless otherwise stated

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Understanding Light Schedules in the Flowering Stage of Cannabis
As more and more countries legalize cannabis, the cultivation of this plant has become a booming industry. However, growing quality cannabis requires a good understanding of its needs – particularly, its light requirements during different growth stages. In the flowering stage, lighting schedules play a crucial role in determining the success of your harvest. A wrong schedule could lead to poor yield, light stress, or even light burn. This article aims to explain the importance of light schedules in the flowering stage of cannabis, provide some examples of light schedules, and explore ways to maximize your yield while avoiding light stress and light burn.
Light Requirements for Cannabis Plants
When it comes to growing cannabis, providing the right amount of light is crucial for the plant’s overall health and development. Without adequate light, cannabis plants can’t undergo photosynthesis, which is essential for growth. However, it’s not just about providing any light; the quality and schedule of the light are equally important factors to consider. In this section, we’ll explore the essential role that light plays in the growth and flowering stages of cannabis, and why it’s crucial to get the light requirements right.
Photosynthesis and Growth
Photosynthesis is a critical process for the growth and development of cannabis plants. In this process, the plant uses energy from light to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen. This glucose serves as a source of energy for the plant, while the oxygen is released into the atmosphere.
The rate of photosynthesis depends on various factors such as the light intensity, quality, and duration, as well as the concentration of carbon dioxide and other nutrients. Adjusting these factors can significantly impact plant growth and yield, especially during the vegetative stage when the plants need more light to develop strong stems, leaves, and roots.
During the vegetative stage, most growers use a light schedule of 18 hours on and 6 hours off. This provides the plant with enough light to carry out photosynthesis and promote growth, while also allowing for some rest to prevent stress and overheating.
However, once the plant enters the flowering stage, the light requirements change. The emphasis shifts from vegetative growth to reproductive growth, which involves the development of flowers or buds. This requires a different light schedule that maximizes the plant’s ability to produce flowers while minimizing stress and light burn.
During the flowering stage of cannabis, the plant transitions from its vegetative growth phase into producing the buds that are harvested for consumption. This stage is crucial for the development of high-quality cannabis, as it determines the size and potency of the buds. It is essential for growers to understand the different aspects of the flowering stage to maximize yields.
Changes in Hormones: During the flowering stage, cannabis plants experience a shift in hormone production. The plant stops producing growth hormones and instead produces more flowering hormones like auxin and gibberellin. This transition signals the plant to stop focusing on growing taller and instead to start developing the structures that produce buds.
Bud Formation: As the plant starts producing buds, it requires a different set of nutrients and light schedules. Buds require more phosphorus and potassium and are sensitive to fluctuations in light schedules. If the plant receives too little light, the buds may not form properly, resulting in smaller yields. On the other hand, too much light during the flowering stage can lead to stress and potentially damage the buds.
Terpene Production: Terpenes are aromatic molecules that give cannabis its distinctive flavor and aroma. The flowering stage is when the plant produces the most terpenes, making it a critical time for growers to ensure that the plants are receiving the optimal conditions for terpene production.
Trichome Development: Trichomes are the tiny, glandular structures on the buds that produce cannabinoids like THC and CBD. During the flowering stage, trichomes develop and mature, leading to higher levels of cannabinoids in the buds. This is why the flowering stage is essential for producing high-quality, potent cannabis.
It is crucial to ensure that the lighting schedule during the flowering stage is optimized for the plant’s needs. The next section will cover the different light schedules that growers can use to maximize yields and prevent light stress and burn.
Light Schedules During the Flowering Stage
When it comes to the flowering stage of cannabis plants, light schedules play a crucial role in determining the quality and quantity of the final harvest. The way in which you manipulate light during this stage can significantly impact the growth, health, and potency of your buds. It’s important to understand the various light schedules that can be used and how to effectively implement them. Let’s delve deeper into the intricacies of light schedules for flowering cannabis plants.
12/12 Light Schedule
One of the most common light schedules during the flowering stage of cannabis is the 12/12 light schedule. This means the plants receive 12 hours of light followed by 12 hours of complete darkness each day. This schedule initiates the flowering stage in the plants by mimicking the natural light conditions during the fall season.
During the 12-hour light period, cannabis plants receive the full spectrum of light they need for optimal growth, including both red and blue wavelengths that promote photosynthesis. This stage is crucial for the development of healthy, large buds. On the other hand, the 12-hour dark period is critical for flower formation. In this stage, the plants release hormones that promote the growth of flowers, as well as other compounds responsible for the characteristic smell and taste of cannabis.
Here’s a table that summarizes the 12/12 light schedule:
|Light Period||Dark Period||Total Hours|
|12 hours||12 hours||24 hours|
During the flowering stage, it’s crucial to maintain a consistent 12/12 light schedule. Any interruptions in the light cycle, such as light leaks during the dark period, can severely impact the plant’s ability to develop healthy buds. Additionally, any changes to the schedule can cause the plant to revert back to the vegetative stage, delaying the flowering process.
While the 12/12 light schedule is the most common schedule used during the flowering stage, there are other schedules that growers can experiment with to maximize yield and improve the overall quality of the buds. However, it’s important to note that any changes to the light schedule should be implemented gradually to prevent stress and damage to the plant.
Other Light Schedules
There are several other light schedules that can be used during the flowering stage of cannabis, each with their own unique benefits and drawbacks. One alternative is the 11/13 light schedule, which involves providing the plants with 11 hours of light and 13 hours of darkness each day. This schedule can help to increase resin production, which can in turn improve the potency of the final product.
Another option is the 10/14 light schedule, which involves providing the plants with 10 hours of light and 14 hours of darkness each day. This schedule can help to speed up the flowering process, allowing for earlier harvests, but it may also result in smaller yields.
The 13/11 light schedule is another alternative, which involves providing the plants with 13 hours of light and 11 hours of darkness each day. This schedule can help to increase the size of the buds and overall yield, but may also lead to longer flowering times.
Table below provides an overview of different light schedules that can be used during the flowering stage of cannabis:
|Light Schedule||Light Hours||Darkness Hours||Potential Benefits||Potential Drawbacks|
|12/12||12||12||Standard schedule, balanced yields and potency||None|
|11/13||11||13||Increased resin production, improved potency||Potentially longer flowering times|
|10/14||10||14||Speeds up flowering process, earlier harvests||Smaller yields|
|13/11||13||11||Increased bud size and overall yield||Longer flowering times|
It is important to note that experimenting with different light schedules should be done carefully and with close monitoring of plant health and growth. Sudden changes to light schedules can cause stress to the plants, which can negatively impact yields and potency.
Maximizing Flowering with Light Schedules
As a cannabis grower, you want to ensure that you get the maximum yield possible from your plants. While factors such as soil quality and nutrient levels can play a significant role, harnessing the power of light schedules during the flowering stage can have a massive impact on overall productivity. In this section, we will explore how to use various light schedules to maximize the flowering potential of your cannabis plants, while also avoiding the negative effects of light stress and burn. So, let’s dive in and discover the secrets of leveraging light schedules for an abundant harvest!
To optimize yield during the flowering stage, it’s important to understand the impact that different light schedules can have on the growth and development of cannabis plants. A key factor to consider is the intensity of light, which can significantly impact yield.
Light Intensity is a crucial element to optimize for maximizing yield during the flowering stage. High-intensity light can result in bigger and denser buds, leading to higher yields. However, it’s important to strike a balance between intensity and duration, as excessive amounts of light can lead to stress and damage to the plant.
To achieve the optimal intensity, growers can use a combination of lighting sources or adjust the distance between the light source and the plants. Some lighting sources, such as high-pressure sodium (HPS) lamps, are known for producing intense light, but it’s important to monitor the heat output and adjust the distance accordingly to prevent heat stress.
Timing is also an important factor to consider when optimizing yield. During the flowering stage, it’s recommended to use a 12/12 Light Schedule, which provides 12 hours of light followed by 12 hours of darkness. This mimics the natural light cycle that cannabis plants experience in nature and can promote healthy bud development.
Light Spectrum is another crucial element to consider when optimizing yield during the flowering stage. Cannabis plants require different spectrums of light at different stages of growth, and it’s important to provide the appropriate spectrum during the flowering stage.
During this stage, it’s recommended to use lighting sources that provide a high amount of red and orange light, as this spectrum can promote bud development. To accomplish this, growers can use specialized lights such as LED grow lights or HPS lamps specifically designed for the flowering stage.
By optimizing light intensity, timing, and spectrum, growers can maximize yield during the flowering stage. Here’s a summary of the key strategies to optimize yield:
|Optimize Light Intensity||Adjust light source distance, use a combination of lighting sources, or monitor heat output to achieve optimal intensity|
|Use a 12/12 Light Schedule||Mimic the natural light cycle that cannabis plants experience in nature to promote healthy bud development|
|Provide the Appropriate Light Spectrum||Use lighting sources that provide a high amount of red and orange light to promote bud development|
With careful attention to light schedules and other growing conditions, growers can maximize yield and produce high-quality cannabis buds.
Preventing Light Stress and Light Burn
Cannabis plants are highly sensitive to light, and any stress or burn caused by improper light schedules can seriously damage the plant’s growth and yield. Light stress occurs when the plant is exposed to too much light, while light burn happens when the plant is too close to the light source. To prevent these issues, it is essential to maintain the proper light schedule and distance during the flowering stage.
One common mistake growers make is exposing the plants to too much light during the flowering stage. This can be harmful to the plant’s growth and can reduce yield. To prevent light stress, it is recommended to use a light schedule that provides 12 hours of light and 12 hours of darkness during this stage. Any changes in the light schedule should be made gradually to avoid shocking the plant.
Another issue that can cause light stress and burn is improper placement of the light source. Growers must ensure that the light source is not too close to the plants. Typically, a distance of at least 12 inches is recommended between the light source and the plants. This distance should be adjusted if the plants show signs of light stress or burn.
In addition to maintaining the proper light schedule and distance, growers can take other steps to prevent light stress and burn. One such measure is to use light shields around the bulbs. These shields can help to diffuse the light and prevent it from concentrating on one area, which can cause burn. Growers can also use reflective materials, such as Mylar or white paint, on the walls and ceiling of the grow room to increase the amount of light that reaches the plants and reduce the risk of burn.
By taking these precautions, growers can ensure that their plants receive the proper amount of light without causing stress or damage. This can result in healthier plants, higher yields, and a better overall quality of cannabis.
|Light Stress||Light Burn|
|Occurs when the plant is exposed to too much light.||Occurs when the plant is too close to the light source.|
|Can reduce the plant’s growth and yield.||Can seriously damage the plant’s growth and yield.|
|Prevented by using a light schedule that provides 12 hours of light and 12 hours of darkness during the flowering stage.||Prevented by ensuring that the light source is at least 12 inches away from the plants.|
|Use of light shields and reflective materials can also prevent light stress and burn.|
In summary, light schedules play a crucial role in the flowering stage of cannabis plants. Without proper lighting, growers risk poor yields, increased susceptibility to pests and diseases, and poor quality buds.
It is important to understand the different light requirements of cannabis during both the vegetative and flowering stages to ensure a successful harvest. During the vegetative stage, cannabis plants require at least 18 hours of light per day to promote growth and development. However, during the flowering stage, it is crucial to switch to a 12/12 light schedule to trigger the plant’s hormonal response and induce flowering.
There are various light schedules that growers can experiment with during the flowering stage to maximize their plants’ yield and quality. For instance, some growers prefer an 11/13 light schedule to promote resin production, while others opt for 10/14 or even 9/15 light schedules to decrease the flowering time and encourage higher yields.
However, it is important to ensure that the chosen light schedule does not cause light stress or burn to the plants. This can be achieved by gradually adjusting the light schedule over a period of time, using appropriate lighting fixtures, and monitoring the temperature and humidity levels in the grow room.
Finally, growers should always aim for a balance between maximizing yield and preserving the plant’s health and quality. With proper understanding and implementation of light schedules, cannabis cultivators can achieve strong, healthy plants with high yields and top-quality buds.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the different types of light schedules for cannabis plants during the flowering stage?
There are several different light schedules that can be used during the flowering stage, with the most common being a 12/12 schedule, but other schedules such as 10/14, 11/13, and even 13/11 can be used as well.
What is the 12/12 light schedule?
The 12/12 light schedule involves providing 12 hours of light and 12 hours of darkness to the cannabis plants each day during the flowering stage.
How do light schedules affect the flowering stage of cannabis plants?
Light schedules play a critical role in the flowering stage of cannabis plants, as the amount of light they receive each day impacts the plant’s development and overall yield.
What is light stress, and how can it be prevented during the flowering stage?
Light stress is when cannabis plants are exposed to too much light, which can lead to negative effects such as stunted growth and reduced yield. To prevent light stress, it’s important to use appropriate light schedules and avoid exposing plants to excessive heat or light.
What is light burn, and how can it be prevented during the flowering stage?
Light burn is a common issue that occurs when cannabis plants are exposed to too much light, which can cause the leaves to turn brown and dry out. To prevent light burn, it’s important to use appropriate light schedules and ensure that the plants are not too close to the light source.
What are the benefits of using a 12/12 light schedule during the flowering stage?
A 12/12 light schedule is beneficial during the flowering stage because it mimics the natural light cycle that cannabis plants would experience outdoors, which can promote healthier growth and increased yield.
Can light schedules be adjusted during the flowering stage?
Yes, light schedules can be adjusted during the flowering stage to meet the specific needs of the plants. However, it’s important to make changes gradually and monitor the plants closely to avoid negative effects such as light stress or light burn.
What is the optimal temperature range for cannabis plants during the flowering stage?
The optimal temperature range for cannabis plants during the flowering stage is between 65 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit, with 70-75 degrees being ideal. Temperatures outside of this range can negatively impact the plants’ growth and yield.
What is the best type of lighting to use during the flowering stage?
There are several types of lighting that can be used during the flowering stage, including high-pressure sodium (HPS) lights, LED lights, and compact fluorescent lights (CFLs). It’s important to choose a lighting option that provides the appropriate spectrum for cannabis plants during this stage of growth.
Can plants receive too little light during the flowering stage?
Yes, plants can receive too little light during the flowering stage, which can lead to poor growth and reduced yield. While some growers may use a reduced light schedule during this stage, it’s important to ensure that the plants are still receiving enough light to meet their energy needs and promote healthy growth.

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The major in music is a broad, general program of study. As a student you complete a core of required music courses and then can choose electives based on your areas of interest. You can choose to focus on scholarly and written work without requiring a high level of musical performance skills, although a degree of facility on an instrument is recommended.
This major includes initial study in music history and theory courses, and may include applied music instruction in:
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Students will tailor their program depending on their interests in one or more areas such as history, theory, classical and/or contemporary music.
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Japanese-inspired restaurant Ichibuns, from the founders of Nobu and Ping Pong has opened at 22 Wardour Street in Chinatown, London.
The 130-cover, 3,900 sq ft restaurant spans across three floors. The restaurant space takes up two floors while on the lower ground floor, a bar area features a wall lined with Japanese pachinko (arcade) machines and Japanese craft beer cans.
On the ground floor, guests can order from a concrete takeaway counter which has been moulded to represent Japanese granite. The menu offers a selection of Hokkaido-inspired cuisine, including wagyu beef burgers; ramen; coco whip soft serve and a selection of shakes and cocktails.
Designed by Noriyoshi Muramatsu of Tokyo's Studio Glitt, interiors are inspired by 1950s and 1960s Japanese subcultures meets American diner. Walls are decorated with Manga comics, vintage newspapers and Japanese fishing flags.
Benjamin Goldkorn, director of Ichibuns, said: "We are delighted to have opened our first restaurant in such an eclectic and high quality dining and cultural destination. Our focus on Japanese inspired ingredients and prime cuts of delicious beef, meant securing a location popular with food-loving and culturally inquisitive consumers was important to us. We therefore could not have asked for a better site than on Wardour Street, in the beating heart of Chinatown London."
Chinatown, managed by Shaftesbury, has 79 East Asian restaurants shops, bars and cafés.
Julia Wilkinson, group restaurant strategy executive at Shaftesbury, said: "We are thrilled Ichibuns has opened their debut site in Chinatown London, creating a truly unique Wagyu beef experience in an Instagrammer's heaven. The capital already boasts one of the world's most exciting gourmet burger scenes, and Ichibuns' innovative and alternative take on a hugely popular food trend, makes them an exciting new addition to Chinatown London's food operators where the best authentic Chinese and East Asian traditions meet modern dining experiences."
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Although many reviewers see a new album by SIX FEET UNDER as a great opportunity to show off their ranting capabilities it doesn’t seem to affect SIX FEET UNDER’s popularity. I’ll have to admit that I don’t pay any interest in what SIX FEET UNDER does these days, in my opinion they peaked around “Warpath”. Why all this talk about SIX FEET UNDER you might ask, I’ll explain. TORTURE KILLER has taken their name from a SFU song, they play music that sounds like the same band and now they even have Chris Barnes on vocals. I can right away say that TORTURE KILLER sounds better in my ears than what SFU does.
That doesn’t mean, however, that I’m going to give accolades of praise to the gentlemen involved. It’s the same slow to mid tempo Death Metal that SFU performs, though with better musicianship and production. “Swarm” also contains some guitar solos\harmonies, can’t say I’ve heard much of that on any SFU releases. Not that there is overly much of it present here either. Chris Barnes sounds just the same way as he has done after joining the ranks of SFU. I’m not the biggest fans of his vocals anymore, but one can’t deny that he has a unique growl. It wouldn’t be hard picking out his voice from a crowd. And a crowd is just what this music needs. I found out that after seeing SFU live at Wacken Open Air somewhere in the past. The songs I thought was utterly boring on plastic worked surprisingly well live.
My main issue with “Swarm” is its failure to stir up any emotions in me, it leaves me indifferent. I know exactly what’s going to happen around the next corner. Apart from the opening instrumental, a rather good one and the occasional solo\harmony, there isn’t much happening. Sure the drums are played with a little more imagination, the guitars riffs a bit faster, but all in all it’s SIX FEET UNDER part two. “Forever Dead” could have been a good song if it were 2 minutes shorter. The last minute(s) of the song has a good guitar harmony with the growls of Chris Barnes on top. It’s just that I have to listen to 3 minutes of music that leaves me blank before I get there.
Those who hold SFU dear shouldn’t hesitate one second before buying “Swarm”. Those who hated SFU in the first place, quite some it seems, shouldn’t even think about doing the same. I see TORTURE KILLER as an upgraded version of SIX FEET UNDER. (Online March 22, 2006)


After a year away, the London Knights are heading back to the Memorial Cup Tournament to contend for major junior hockey’s ultimate prize. On Wednesday night, alternate captain Christian Dvorak scored the lone goal in a 1-0 Game 4 victory, holding on through 60 minutes in Niagara to clinch the OHL championship that got away from them last year.
The Knights, often referred to as the New York Yankees of Canadian junior hockey for their perennial success (and the fact that they have made it to the playoffs every single year dating back to 2001), will be returning to the round-robin tournament that features one team from each of the three Canadian Hockey League sub-leagues — as well as the host team — for the first time since they hosted it in 2014.
That year, the Knights fell in the OHL semifinals but still took part in the Memorial Cup Tournament because they were hosting it. Still, they failed to make it to the final game of the Memorial Cup tournament. It was a major disappointment, considering the fact that they had won the OHL championship in both 2012 and 2013 but also failed the to win the Memorial Cup in each year. In fact, London made it to overtime of the Memorial Cup Championship game in 2012 but fell to the QMJHL’s Shawinigan Cataractes.
Now, the powerhouse club seeks to undo all of its recent shortcomings by finally winning its first Memorial Cup Championship since 2005.
Finishing third in the Western Conference this year on a technicality (they should have finished second, having tied their first-seed division rival Erie Otters with 105 points, but the top-two spots in the conference are reserved for teams in different divisions), London was expected to be the Otters’ toughest challenge in the playoffs. Likewise, the Dylan Strome-led club appeared to be the only team with a remote chance at beating the Knights.
The two met in the third round for an epic Western Conference showdown, though it was hardly that at all. The Knights made quick-work of their rivals, scaring the entire CHL with how easy they made it look. Ironically, London swept their three toughest playoff rivals (Niagara IceDogs, Erie Otters and Kitchener Rangers) but were dealt their only two losses by the lowly Owen Sound Attack in the quarterfinal.
And now, the CHL’s most dominant team is heading into the Memorial Cup Tournament on a 13-game win-streak, rolling four scoring lines, an in-sync defense and riding a hot goaltender. Captain Mitch Marner won the Wayne Gretzky ’99’ Award, being named the Most Valuable Player of the 2016 playoffs after he led all scorers in the playoffs with 44 points (16G, 28A) in 18 games. Marner also led the league in assists, while second-highest point-scorer Matthew Tkachuk led the league with 20 goals. And Dvorak finished right behind Tkachuk’s 40 points with 35 of his own to round-out the top three.
That trio formed what has been London’s top scoring line, clicking and firing on all cylinders all season long. They also have 2016 NHL Draft-eligible prospect Olli Juolevi leading the defense and Tyler Parsons leading all goalies in save percentage (.925) and goals-against average (2.15).
Clear-cut favorites to win it all, wouldn’t you say?
The Knights will face-off in Red Deer, where they will face the host team — the Rebels — as well as (most likely) the Brandon Wheat Kings and the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies (who will be taking part in their first Memorial Cup Tournament in franchise history). The Wheat Kings and Huskies are each one win away from their respective league championships, so it’s highly likely that those four will be taking part in the round-robin tournament.
But looking ahead even further, expect to see Marner, Tkachuk, Dvorak and co. to bring the Memorial Cup back to the mecca of junior hockey at the end of the month. There is no team quite like the Knights this year, and they are ready to show all of Canada what they are capable of.


**Blogger’s Update (02/03): There are reports that the film is only releasing on around 1500 screens. Therefore I am revising my estimate down significantly from $17.7M to $10.7M. If the theater count changes, I will update accordingly.
A decade after they turned a meagerly budgeted $7 million dramedy into a $100M+ hit, Magic Mike’s Last Dance is the third iteration (or gyration) of Steven Soderbergh and Channing Tatum’s franchise. The former returns to direct after sitting out 2015’s sequel Magic Mike XXL after helming the 2012 original. The latter is back in the role that turned him into a superstar. His costars from the first two are MIA, but Salma Hayek Pinault, Ayub Khan Din, and Caitlin Gerard join the fun.
After being absent onscreen for several years, Tatum returned to multiplexes in 2022 with his directorial debut Dog ($61 million domestic gross) and The Lost City alongside Sandra Bullock ($105 million stateside). Last Dance was originally slated for an HBO Max premiere before Warner Bros opted for the theatrical output.
It’s worth noting that Magic Mike XXL couldn’t match part 1. The 2012 model made $113 million. XXL generated half of that with $66 million. The diminishing returns could continue unless female moviegoers are feeling especially nostalgic. That’s possible, but I’m skeptical. Some of that demographic may opt for the Titanic re-release instead. Low teens is probably the floor and I don’t believe this surpasses $20 million out of the gate.
Magic Mike’s Last Dance opening weekend prediction: $10.7 million
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By Beth Doane
If, like me, you’ve got a serious case of wanderlust then you crave the excitement of experiencing diverse cultures, trying international cuisine, meeting new people and seeing the wonders of the world. However, the unfortunate reality is that while the traveler gains so much through their time abroad, travel comes at a high environmental and social cost to others.
That’s why I am passionate about covering the outstanding environmental and social efforts being made within the travel industry to protect the cultural and economic sustainability of local populations. Recently I stayed on the island of Zanzibar off the coast of Tanzania and was so impressed with a property called Kilindi Zanzibar by Elewana Collection - www.elewanacollection.com that is committed to conservation in thoughtful ways. Here are just a few things they are doing and how other properties can learn from what they have implemented.
A Better Balance
Kilindi Zanzibar by Elewana Collection is located off the north west coast of Zanzibar, bordering the white sands and crystal blue waters of the Indian Ocean. A destination for those involved in the ancient spice trade hundreds of years ago, today travelers feel as though they are taking a magical step into the past as they watch local fishermen on their wooden boats.
While Kilindi Zanzibar offers guests a glorious setting to relax, an exciting opportunity to explore and observe local wildlife, and unique cultural experiences, what’s most impressive is that at Kilindi all this is done while balancing environmental and socially responsible practices. Here, responsibility doesn’t come at the expense of luxury or comfort.
The resort, which has just 15 pavilion guest houses has been specially designed to maximize luxury while minimizing the impact on the environment. The pavilions are very private —each house has been spread across 50 acres of lush tropical gardens to ensure that land use is optimized with minimal negative effects on the local animals and fauna. Each house also makes the most of the existing light and space, ensuring that guests have spectacular views that focus on the beautiful nature surrounding their accommodations.
The property has it all —private plunge pools in each suite, options to dine on the beach and the uShawari spa which incorporates local herbs, oils and honey to pamper guests using traditional East African techniques that are naturally derived and sustainable unlike most typical spa products which are not.
The property’s owners recognize the damaging effects of mass tourism and have adopted a high-yield/low volume philosophy as “the only way forward for tourism in developing countries.” In other words, their goal is to provide an amazing experience to a few guests at a time instead of pulling in hordes of visitors. Here, the high-yield/low volume model offers a five-star experience while reducing the negative impact of tourism on the local environment and culture.
I have learned that it’s the small choices that make the most significant impact in many cases and here choices like serving fresh, locally grown produce, and creating a profit sharing initiative with local community partners are impressive. At Kilindi even the resort’s pavilion domes are carefully engineered to preserve water by collecting rain that then circulates into the plunge pools.
It’s these choices and environmentally sustainable projects that make this luxurious getaway unlike so many others. The team at Kilindi Zanzibar by Elewana Collection calls these choices ‘logically-eco’ rather than ‘eco-logical’ because “it seems the obvious thing to do.” At Kilindi Zanzibar by Elewana Collection environmental conservation comes naturally. In addition to rainwater harvesting this boutique resort uses solar energy and environmentally sustainable water treatment and recycling processes.
The property is also a safe haven for the Tanzanian sea turtle population. Sea turtles in East African countries are at risk to a variety of threats including natural predation from sharks and whales, poaching, loss of habitable nesting areas, increased commercial beach activity and illegal seafront development. Despite the dangers experienced by this dwindling population, there is hope.
Kilindi Zanzibar by Elewana Collection and Land and Life Foundation have partnered with a local turtle monitor to protect and relocate turtle eggs to ensure they do not suffer from theft or damage. This collaborative partnership and genuine effort to help the sea turtles is truly inspiring and the staff are adamant that Africa’s natural beauty is not something that “can be commoditized and branded – it can only be experienced.”
You can actually even get involved in the turtle conservation project from wherever you are by making a donation.
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I suggest booking through Mahlatini Travel


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The second game in the unique Voice of Cards series, where all elements are presented entirely through the medium of cards, in the tradition of tabletop RPGs and gamebooks.
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Irish beauty Georgia Penna has reportedly welcomed her third child via surrogate with husband Joe.
The model revealed she was expecting a baby girl back in February and shared gorgeous snaps of the baby shower thrown for her.
The star is married to Joe Penna and already has twin boys.
The 32-year-old is very private when it comes to her personal life and rarely posts family pictures.
Their baby girl was reportedly born last week to an American surrogate. An inside source told Evoke.ie that everything went well and the couple are delighted.
She is said to have gorgeous dark hair just like mother Georgia.
The couple and their twin two-year-old sons are set to stay in America for another month as formalities surrounding the birth are finalised.
"There is great excitement.
"Georgia has two younger sisters and a brother so they are all delighted with a new little girl in the house" revealed the source.
The former Celebrity Big Brother star and husband Joe welcomed their twin boys via surrogate in 2015.
It is believed Georgia and Joe sought help from a surrogacy clinic in a state whose laws would allow them both to be identified as the parents.
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Let’s go through this again. A Patrick Haggard paper gives us the bare list. The Libet paper from 1983 was the first evidence that decisions are not made consciously.
In this experiment, participants are asked to make a simple voluntary action, such as a key press, whenever they feel like it. Brain activity is measured throughout, originally using EEG (Lau repeated using fMRI). At the same time, they observe a rotating clock hand and are asked to note the position of the clock when they first experience the conscious intention, or feel the urge, to press the key. This hotly debated marker of volition is referred to as W (judgment of will, following Libets terminology). EEG activity over frontal motor areas began 1 s or more before movement (the so-called readiness potential), while W occurred much later, a few hundred ms before movement itself. Although the Libet experiment was published almost 30 years ago, it is still serves as a nexus in the neuroscience of volition.
EEG blurs space and fMRI blurs time at some extent. Recording from single neurons is very precise in both time and space. This technique has been used on primates and on humans with implanted electrodes in preparation for epilepsy surgery. Fried in 2011 repeated the Libet experiment while recording from electrodes implanted in the medial frontal lobes of 12 epileptic patients.
These areas generate the scalp readiness potentials recorded prior to voluntary movement. Moreover, stimulation of these areas has been reported to generate a feeling of urge to move a particular body part, without necessarily causing actual movement . Therefore, direct recordings from medial frontal neurons are an important part of the puzzle of the neuroscience of will. .. A relatively small subset of medial frontal neurons showed a gradual ramp-like increase in firing rate before movement that recalls both EEG readiness potentials … The time of conscious intention could be predicted from small subpopulations of these neurons, using an integrate-and-fire model, well before the time that participants reported the experience of volition. …these data give the impression that conscious intention is just a subjective corollary of an action being about to occur. Such models agree with previous accounts that voluntary actions begin unconsciously and enter into our conscious experience only when medial frontal activity has reached a given threshold level of activity… the current work is in broad agreement with a general trend in neuroscience of volition: although we may experience that our conscious decisions and thoughts cause our actions, these experiences are in fact based on readouts of brain activity in a network of brain areas that control voluntary action.
Recording from the supplementary and the pre-supplementary motor area has added to the picture in a surprising way.
SMA proper contained relatively more neurons active before W than did the pre-SMA. In contrast, rather few SMA proper neurons were active in the brief interval between W and movement onset relative to the pre-SMA… This finding suggests a revision of how we interpret the W judgment. It is clearly wrong to think of W as a prior intention, located at the very earliest moment of decision in an extended action chain. Rather, W seems to mark an intention-in-action, quite closely linked to action execution. The experience of conscious intention may correspond to the point at which the brain transforms a prior plan into a motor act through changes in activity of SMA proper.
Another surprise was that some medial frontal neurons decrease firing leading up to W. They seem to be holding back action until the right action is prepared and the moment is right. This weakens any proposal of a conscious ‘free-wont’.
…there are interesting differences between the areas recorded, with decreasing neurons being more common than increasing neurons in the rostral anterior cingulate and also in the pre-SMA. The function of decreasing neurons remains unclear. …it is tempting to take decreasing neurons as evidence for an intrinsically inhibitory component of volition. Several classes of evidence suggest that suppression of action and voluntary initiation are profoundly linked in the medial frontal cortex…Decreasing neurons might withhold actions until they become appropriate through tonic inhibition and then help to trigger voluntary actions by gradually removing this tonic inhibition. Competitive inhibitory interaction between decreasing and increasing neurons could then provide a circuit for resolving whether to act or withhold action. …A similar model has already been proposed for decisions between alternative stimulus-driven actions in lateral premotor cortex (Cisek 2007).
This is far from a complete picture of how we act. It will take many more experiments to work out a proper model. But there is clear evidence in favour of the idea that decisions are not taken consciously but rather enter our awareness already taken. But this does not mean that we do not make decisions, we do, but just not make them consciously. If I say that I make decisions, how is this to be interpreted? Who is the ‘I’? It would be simpler if there was agreement on this. If ‘I’ is connected only to consciousness, then ‘I’ do not make decisions or much of anything for that matter. If ‘I’ is a whole unified brain then ‘I’ do make decisions. And this I, me, your truly, this I makes decisions with a unified brain.
Patrick Haggard (2011). Decision Time for Free Will Neuron DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2011.01.028

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The relationship between physicians and provider facilities is impacting much of the changing landscape of healthcare. Physician Liaisons are the face, voice, and ears of this demanding effort. Tasked with building relationships that will drive growth and revenue, this position needs the support of directionally correct, objective data that can support and enhance their market assessments. After all, as the Physician Liaison, you are the market expert.
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Create Stress-Free, Data-Based Presentations
When you’re on a roll in the middle of a presentation, but get interrupted by a clarifying question—or realize you forgot a slide—you wish you could go back in time to fix it. Making sure all the right information is in your presentation is a difficult task in of itself, but the stress and anxiety that can come with presenting data to the C-suite can create an extra barrier to presentation success.
In this post, we discuss how to more effectively engage your team in strategy meetings and how to integrate new features available in Storyboards to do so. We’ll provide insight into why we designed these updates and how they work together to take the stress out of strategic planning presentations.
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Get an insider look at the organization of a successful physician relations program as shared in this interview with Stratasan and LifePoint Health. Learn about the goals and responsibilities, hiring and leadership, relationship building techniques, intelligence and information, and compliance needed to run a thriving and effective team.
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As the global campaign against illegal logging and deforestation continue to gain momentum, Onuesoke Foundation has appealed to the people of Delta State, mostly those residing in the rural areas to stop illegal logging of forest and concentrate on the planting of trees.
Onuesoke Foundation is a non-profit government organization saddle with the responsibilities of promoting public-private collaboration in attending to rural and community development program by fostering sustainable development approach to challenges affecting rural communities and rural development.
The activities and broad line operations of the Foundation was defined to affect humanity and restore nature as it can best support human life in the often neglected rural communities.
Speaking in Agbarha-Otor, Ughelli South LGA, Delta State where she had gone to campaign to the indigenes of the rural community on the need to plant more trees instead of deforestation, Director of Operation of Onuesoke Foundation, Igho Pearl stated that in addition to mitigating climate change, stopping deforestation and forest degradation and supporting sustainable forest management conserves water resources and prevents flooding, reduces run-off, controls soil erosion, reduces river siltation, protects fisheries, preserves biodiversity, cultures and traditions.
She pointed out that reductions in the rate of deforestation have multiple benefits which include avoiding a huge source of carbon emissions and reducing the environmental and social problems associated with deforestation.
According her, “Globally, around 350 million people reside close to or within forests and rely on forests for their food and livelihood. Almost 60 million people, especially those living in indigenous communities, are entirely dependent on forests.
The livelihoods of 1.6 billion people depend on forests. Forests provide US$ 75–100 billion per year in goods and services. Forests are home to 80% of the world’s terrestrial biodiversity, according to the International Union of Concerned Scientists.”
Describing Illegal logging as act of inhumanity to man, Pearl explained that illegal logging lowers the price of timber worldwide, it deprives government of tax revenues they need to provide human services, it hurt businesses, the work conditions are unsafe and employees are paid slave wages.
“Thus, deforestation and poverty are locked in a harmful relationship. And it is the world’s poor whose health and livelihood suffers most. My advise is that you should leave forests standing.
Plant more trees. Reduce your use of products made from trees including paper and cardboard. Recycle the forest products that you use. Choose recycled when you do buy products made from the forest.
Demand forest products from sustainable sources and deforestation free supply chains. Avoid products that include palm oil and support organization that reforest and conserve,” she advised.
Pearl reiterated that school children can take an active role in helping to green their schools by teaming with their teachers, administrators and parents to plant trees on their school property.
“These projects pay multiple benefits by improving environmental conditions and providing multi-disciplinary learning for students of all ages.
It teaches them about plants and shows them how their efforts make an impact that they and their communities can revisit for years,” Pearl stated


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