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If you didn’t know, the bingo business is one of the largest businesses in the world. But, due to strict government protocols, there has been a steady decrease in the number of people playing it.
Bingo was first originated from Italy in the Italian lottery in 1530. After Italy, the French started playing this game and then the British. It spread throughout Europe by the 18th century and even after many years, it is still popular among people.
Though there are numerous modern versions of Bingo, the game has not lost its fame. Nowadays, people can easily access it through online websites and apps. Back then, people used to join the clubs to play this amazing game. We have listed some of the legit reasons for you to play it whenever you get a chance.
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Bingo is available in various types. While in the olden days there were different versions, these days the game has evolved into easily accessible modern versions. The ‘many types’ of Bingo is one of the reasons for its wide popularity around the globe. One can play it in different manners like the 75, 80, and 90 ball Bingo games. There are also themed Bingo games, which will add fun to your gaming experience.
The simple nature of the bingo game is another reason to play this whenever you get a chance. You do not have to think complicated to succeed in this game. You also do not have to go through a long list of instructions to play this game. You can easily figure this game out in a few minutes. Even if you are a beginner, you can easily play and win the game. This makes it a great game that is accessible to anyone. If you love to play simple games, then you should not miss this one.
One of the significant reasons for visiting a casino is the enthusiasm and excitement we get by visiting it. Bingo is one of the enthusiastic and exciting games ever. Though it is not a complex and intense game, it will keep you on the edge of your seat. While you are so near to call it Bingo you should have to wait on the edge of your seat to hear the next number. This will trigger your emotions and make you active and enthusiastic. If you are looking for a game that would pump up your adrenaline, then you should go for it. You can check out nodepositbingo.net, and they have a whole list of no deposit bingo sites for you to try.
So many people are attracted to it because of the great jackpots that it offers. This is true because almost the entire jackpot amount that bingo games provide is very high. There are also progressive jackpots in some bingo games, which will be extremely high. No matter how many players, there will be someone who will win the game. This will make the players excited to win the jackpot amount.
Bingo is proven to increase your attention capabilities. A player should pay close attention to the game, which will increase his or her attention and listening capacity. This will also make their mind work active which is good for their Mental Health. If you miss your attention somewhere while the game is in progress, your odds of winning will decrease drastically. Therefore, the players of bingo will pay close attention to the game to win the game. This game is therefore a great way to increase your attention skills. You will also be so focused on the game and this will improve your eye and hand coordination.
Another great reason for Bingo’s popularity is the presence of Bingo communities. Even during online gaming, the players will get access to a live chat feature in which the players can talk to fellow players and develop a social relationship. You can easily make friends and have fun. You can chat with your fellow player during the game progress and enjoy the game as well. You can also clear your queries with fellow gamers. This game will date to boost your confidence and social skills.
Winning rewards and prizes
Rewards and prizes are something that any person would like. While concerned with Bingo, players will play with careful attention and focus to get the reward and prize. Depending on your playing field, you will be rewarded accordingly. For example, if you are an online bingo player you might have the chance of winning other games and money. If you’re playing physically somewhere else, you might win some things or prizes. One would never know what would be the reward. Be it any reward, the word ‘reward’ itself is enough to develop a feeling of excitement to the players. This will make them increase their gaming skills and play well to win the reward or prize. If you are someone who would love to get money as a reward, then you should consider playing it as this game would offer good money.
Unlike the olden period, it is now accessible to everyone through mobile casino apps and websites. Using this, the player can easily get access to the game and play with fellow players to win the game and gain rewards or prizes. In the olden days, one has to physically travel and go to the mortar casinos or should own a computer to play Bingo. But, nowadays mobile casino apps have made Bingo playing very easy. With everyone having a smartphone, one can easily play it using the phone. This has also made gambling very easy.
Apart from all the above-mentioned reasons, Bingo will create a feeling of “I should win” to the players. People who play it will develop so many skills and confidence to win the game. This will boost your confidence level and make you initiate competition with fellow players and win the game.
The above-mentioned reasons are well enough to justify that Bingo is one of the greatest games in the world. Apart from just winning the game, the players will get a feeling of a true winner and also receive reward and prize amounts by playing this game. As this game is one of the simplest games anyone can play this with ease.


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Up-and-coming UFC lightweight Mike Davis is taking his sponsorship situation into his own hands.
Davis can tell you firsthand that just because you are a bright UFC prospect, whose most recent bout won Fight of the Night, does not mean you are in a financially stable situation. As a young fighter having gone 2-1 in the UFC, it has been over a year and a half since he last fought, beating Mason Jones in January of 2021, with various issues leaving him out of commission for what will end up being nearly 20 months by the time he faces Viacheslav Borshchev on October 1st.
Mike Davis Offers A Big Opportunity
After such a long layoff, the bills have been piling up for Mike Davis ahead of his return to the Octagon, so he has decided to do something about it. While the UFC’s deal with Venum prevents him from adding sponsors to his clothes during fight week and in the cage, he decided to open the door to another sponsorship opportunity.
Posting to his social media, Davis revealed that he is offering up the chance for someone to be in his corner and have one-of-a-kind fight week experiences. All he is seeking in return is for someone to pay the $10,000 price tag, and they will be able to join in.
“I’m entertaining the idea of a sponsorship opportunity. $10k and you will be in my corner,” Davis advertised. “Better seat than Dana White, behind the scenes of UFC visits to the P.I. Meet and greet all fighters, weight cut experience, weigh in experience, walk out experience, get to go inside the Octagon post fight, and more.”
Davis is not the only UFC fighter to try a move like this, with the biggest example being Mike Perry auctioning a spot in his corner to a Reddit user. He went on to explain that this price tag would be enough to cover all of the expenses of his fight camp, helping him get back on track after his time away from competition.
“It would cover my entire camp, every penny. The food, the PT, the adjustments, the gear, the transportation, the Medicals, the therapy, the flight and passes and everything else. It would cover my whole camp,” Davis said.
Mike Davis he has gotten a ton of offers since putting out this message on social media, so it is unclear whether or not the position is still available. That being said, if the $10,000 price tag does not scare you away, this could be an amazing opportunity.
Do you think this experience is worth $10,000?

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Researchers from both the US and China are taking digital fabrication and texture in materials to the next level, releasing the findings of their study in the recently published ‘4D Texture: A Shape-Changing Fabrication Method for 3D Surfaces with Texture.’
4D printing is growing as an area of interest for many researchers, but like 3D printing—and even more so—there is still enormously uncharted territory. Users are able to move beyond the constraints of 3D printing to meet pressing needs for more complex projects like creating new metastructures, surfaces, and new materials and techniques. 4D printing offers more to users innovating beyond the 3D, seeking to fabricate more complex geometries too.
In this study, the authors introduce a new design approach called 4DTexture which they describe as a ‘holistic computational design and fabrication method, leveraging the state-of-the-art 4D printing process to make 3D surfaces with texture.’
While the benefits of 3D printing are and continue to be vast for industrial users, 4D printing opens up new areas for fabrication that usually cannot be explored through conventional technology either. The new technique created in this study allows for actuators to be made with vertical texture structures—later to be turned into more complicated forms. The system runs on Rhino with Grasshopper, comprised of the following for preview and customization:
- Texture element
- Tendency and transformation type
Experiments were performed on textured structures as the researchers built up a ‘library’ consisting of shapes like hemispheres, pyramids, and hemicylinders. The program offers tools so that parameters can be customized; for example, designers can use offered 4D morphing mechanisms from previous projects or modify the settings if needed. Once the actuator shapes are set, textures can be arranged. Height and size can be chosen, and users can also move textures.
PLA was used with a MakerBot Replicator 2X as the researchers printed sample textures using the defaults for the hardware, producing self-rising, self-coiling, and self-bending objects.
“The transformation mechanism can be controlled by the printing direction, which has been embedded into our system to simulate the behavior,” stated the researchers.
Just as 3D printing has allowed for a variety of different forays into fashion, 4D printing has too, bringing all the benefits of materials that can morph and shift as needed. In this study, the researchers fabricated fashion accessories, a modular toy, a haptic handle, and 3D fasteners.
“We hope such a system can expand the design opportunity of 4D printing technology with a hobbyist FDM printer,” concluded the researchers. “In the future, we plan to implement a systematic material experiment for improving transformation accuracy and fine-tune the parametric setting with Grasshopper to make the design tool more user-friendly. We also found that the texture structure can serve as a constrained layer which needs further investigation.”
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Farthest out on the south end of Skagen in Bø, at the beautiful islands of Vesteraalen, you are warmly welcome to visit Skagakaia Guesthouse & The Old Post House Cafe. Here, the grand daughter of the old shipping agent is now taking well care of both the history and her guests.
In the shipping agent’s building there are 7 charming rooms with a total of 13 beds, new bathrooms and a shared living room with a small kitchenette. Here you stay right on the quayside, with rippling waves beneath the time-honoured floorboards and a hundred years of history in the walls. In the stately Old Post House you can enjoy local, home-made food and a good, organic wine in beautiful surroundings. For a sweet dessert or afternoon tea, try the delicious cakes from grandma’s recipe book.
At Skagakaia there is excellent scope for excursions both in the mountains and out at sea. We have bicycles and nostalgic wooden rowing boats for hire. On request we organize guided trips, suitable for all ages.
Nyksund Courses & Retreat Center is located at Nyksund Island, a stone's throw from Nyksund harbour, with the ocean as its nearest neighbour.
Along the National Tourist Road to Havøysund, you’ll find Kokelv, a slightly secluded pearl of nature at the heart of Refsbotn fjord.
Kviltorp Camping lies by the Fannefjord, 3 km east of Molde town centre on the E 39 road.We are open all year and have cabins in all price groups, inc...
Trysnes Marina and Holidaycenter - a paradise for fishing and family vacation in the south of Norway. 25 minutes from the Kristiansand harbour. General store. Boat rental, 14-24 feet. Diving. Beach volley and tennis court.
Do you want a very special holiday, or weekend experience out at sea?
The fishing village Halten is situated out in the middle of the sea.
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Lofoten Tourist- & Rorbucenter is located in beautiful surroundings on the outskirts of Kabelvåg in Lofoten.
Cultural-historical accommodations in Svolvær. Modernised in 2005.
Eliassen Rorbuer is a holiday resort with fishermen’s cabins, enjoying the longest tradition in the tourist industry in Lofoten.

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Swimmer Michael Phelps has been grabbing headlines not just for the Olympic medals he's won in Rio de Janeiro. He's also attracting attention for the circular bruises he and other athletes have displayed from "cupping."
Cupping therapy attaches suction cups to a person's skin to treat pain and other injuries. A vacuum is created in the cups that pulls the skin of the patient. That suction is said to help improve blood flow, and often leaves a bruise. It can be done with glass, silicon, bamboo or plastic cups, and even pumps.
"It's like a reverse massage, because instead of pushing down the muscle you're pulling it up," said Ana Toriello, an acupuncturist in Fort Lauderdale. "You're helping stretch all the muscles out."
It's most often associated with Chinese medicine, though the technique is traced to other ancient civilizations in the Middle East and Europe.
Practitioners say the pressure created by the cup tricks the body into sending more blood to that area, which also brings more nutrients and oxygen, helping with the healing process. The bruises can last from a couple days to two weeks. While the therapy may cause mild pain when it's being applied, the bruises don't hurt afterward. Cupping is mostly used to treat muscle pain, but specialists say it can also help treat infertility, stress, insomnia and allergies.
Several acupuncture clinics across South Florida offer variations of this ancient technique.
The Zoll Center. 7301 W. Palmetto Park Road, Suite 103c, Boca Raton; 561-395-2667, TheZollCenter.com
Stuart Zoll uses cupping and acupuncture to treat all types of issues, including chronic pain, infertility, digestion problems and allergies.
"I treat a lot of people who have pain, I treat athletes recovering from injuries," Zoll says. "I treat a lot of baby boomers, people who are starting to age."
Cupping therapy starts at $20-$30 at the Zoll Center. The clinic also offers acupuncture, herbal and energy medicine treatments, as well as nutrition and massage sessions.
Ana Toriello. 2715 E. Oakland Park Blvd. Suite 101, Fort Lauderdale; 954-652-6618, FortLauderdale-Acupuncture.com
Toriello treats all types of conditions, but she specializes in women's health. She treats mental health, dermatology and infertility through cupping, acupuncture and herbal treatments.
"I do it a lot for back pain, muscle cramps," Toriello says of cupping therapy. "It is also great because it's so relaxing. It can help with insomnia, and it can help a lot with stress management and anxiety."
Toriello became interested in learning acupuncture and cupping because she benefited from the treatments while going to college.
"I was in school dealing with a lot of anxiety and insomnia," she says. "I went the western rout of therapy and medication, and it did help a little bit. Someone suggested acupuncture and I saw the huge difference that it made. So I decided I really wanted to help people the same way."
Toriello charges between $50 and $65 for a cupping session.
Liz Newman. 777 E. Atlantic Ave., Suite A102, Delray Beach; 561-350-8406, LizNewmanAcupuncture.com
Newman says cupping therapy doesn't have to leave prominent marks like the ones seen on Phelps' shoulders and back. Newman moves the cups around the body often, to avoid strong bruising.
"I don't leave big bruises," Newman says. "For my people it's just usually a couple of days, and it's a much lighter bruise. I wouldn't even call it a bruise. I would call it a mark, a redness on the skin."
Newman uses cupping mostly to treat chronic muscle pain. "The type of injuries that people suffer with from sitting at their desk all day long, or for lifting heavy things all day long," she explains.
"Pain is caused when blood isn't flowing well, so when blood is flowing well the pain is reduced," she adds.
Newman charges $55 for 30 minutes of cupping. She also offers hour-long acupuncture sessions for $110, and herbal medicine.
Lifegate Acumpuncture. 3280 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton; 561-921-5433, LifegateAcupuncture.com
Chinese medicine changed acupuncture physician Jeffrey Zurawin's life beyond just his career choice. He says he and his wife tried all types of treatments to get pregnant for about five years without any success. After six months of Chinese medicine treatments, including acupuncture, nutrition and herbal medicine, he says his wife got pregnant naturally. Today, they have a 10-year-old son.
"He's our acupuncture baby," he says.
Zurawin practices acupuncture, cupping and other types of therapy at Lifegate Acupuncture in Boca Raton. Zurawin uses cupping therapy to treat pain, allergies, asthma, as well as stress and emotional health.
"We use cupping on an emotional level," he says. "We use cupping to release unexpressed, repressed emotions whether it's consciously or unconsciously."
He uses a method called dragging cupping, in which he applies oil to the patient's skin and drags the cups in different directions.
"A lot of times what happens is the mental tension also manifests in a physical contraction of the musculature in the upper back," he says.
A cupping sessions starts at $50.
Vibrant Health Center. 3020 N. Federal Highway, Suite 3, Fort Lauderdale; 954-530-0125, Acupuncture-FortLauderdale.com
Ashley Herrin was exposed to Chinese medicine when she lived in Asia for eight years while working as a model. She began her studies in this area after returning to the United States. She's been in practice for 10 years, and offers acupuncture, cupping, herbal medicine and nutrition and functional treatments at her Fort Lauderdale center.
She uses cupping to treat muscle pain and repetitive stress injuries from sports, as well as infertility.
"Often times, infertility is caused by fibroids and cysts," Herrin says. "By creating better circulation in the uterus, it helps dissolve cyst, fibroids and endometriosis."
She charges $75 for a cupping session.
Vita-Health Acupuncture and Wellness Center. Coquina Plaza, 12301 Taft St. No. 200, Pembroke Pines. Vitahealthmedspa.com, 954-880-0090
Besides traditional Chinese static cupping, Vita-Health also features cupping techniques that have been developed in other parts of the world, such as bleeding cupping and laser cupping.
"Bleeding cupping involves making several skin punctures to the area to be treated and then covering the area with a cup, which draws out the blood. This technique enhances the blood-moving effect of cupping," says David Pakula, co-founder of the clinic along with his wife, Yelena Pakula. "With laser cupping, an infrared laser is attached to a vacuum cup, which enhances the anti-inflammatory and pain relieving effect of traditional cupping."
The center has been in Pembroke Pines since 2005. It also features acupuncture, homeopathy, functional medicine, herbal medicine, massage and other treatments. A cupping sessions starts at $35.
Primary Care Holistic Center. 8050 N. University Drive, Suite 103, Tamarac, 954-752-8888, GetChi.com
Acupuncture physician Di Fu often uses cupping to treat professional athletes, even people training for the Olympic Games, he says.
"It actually increases the sensitivity and the tolerance to external stimulation," Fu says. "And that speeds up the recovery of the muscle."

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Word Find Puzzle – Word search puzzles are enjoying their peak as one of the most popular intellectual games. Word searches have been popular in newspapers and magazines for a long time. A lot of pulp writers would sit for hours on end, each day trying to solve a problem. In recent years, these puzzles are been made into an internet phenomenon. Internet sites dedicated to this category have come up and the internet, is teeming with these challenging brain-teasers.
A simple method for discovering the true meaning of any word is by moving to the next puzzle and find out the specific letter of that word. A lot of online puzzles have an alphabet of words that can be found by applying the exact letter to the screen. Sometimes, word search puzzles may contain words that cannot be located in a dictionary, yet the searcher must find the correct meaning for these words by using exact letters which will result in the correct meaning in the game.
Word Find Puzzle
When solving online word searches, you will have to solve the puzzle can be carried out entirely by the keyboard of the participant. This allows those who struggle with fine motor movements that are associated by using a mouse a keyboard, to compete with those who play online. One player may be required to enter a square that has a certain number of vertical and horizontal lines. A different player can type the exact same square in another color scheme. By following a clearly marked path the wrong player must find the missing letters and complete the puzzle.
In certain word search puzzles, the incorrect player is required to search out another clue before being enough to win the game. Sometimes, clues that hint at clues show into hidden message areas on puzzle screens. Sometimes, these clues can direct players to a different area of the grid. Other times they will lead the player to an unintentionally hidden clue that will let them complete the puzzle. These extra puzzle elements add an element of fun to what is otherwise an extremely difficult task.
Word Find Puzzle
Many word search puzzles are multiple levels of difficulty. It is necessary to first master the basics before moving to an even more challenging one. To do this, players need to understand how to manipulate the pieces on the board in order to form words. After they have achieved the next level using the keyboard’s letters to play with each puzzle’s pieces. Different levels of difficulty offer various challenges, making each puzzle an unforgettable experience.
For example, one type game that involves word searches requires the user’s input to be placed into the form of an array. Then, the words that are picked are used as part of that puzzle. According to the specific grid used the numbers of letters that can be identified from the assortment will differ. However, the greater number of letters that are used within one grid, the more likely it is that a solution can be discovered.
Puzzle-lovers can discover a wide range of websites on the internet where they can find solutions to a variety of word search. Some are difficult but others are only enjoyable activities. Some of them feature only basic words and letters while others combine letter and word combinations. Once players are proficient with the earlier puzzles, they are able to proceed to larger and more intricate puzzles that require more skill than the simpler ones. The puzzles are also shared online with friends or family members, which allows players to face a daunting problem together. This is an excellent way for people to increase their friendships while enjoying a relaxing game.
Word puzzles that contain letters of the alphabet can be relatively simple for most people to complete, as the fundamental rules for how to handle the pieces on grids of squares are the same. However, experts say when solving a search using only double letters is somewhat more difficult as it requires more effort than normal to figure out what is the best position. However solving these puzzles is an enjoyable experience and is definitely something that people of all ages as well as ability levels should take on.

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Ledger Stax Review – Everything You Should Know
If you’re considering buying the Ledger Stax to suit your needs there are a few points to consider before you purchase. We’ll explain all you should know, including how to obtain a discount code and what features are available on this gadget.
What is Ledger Stax?
The Ledger Stax is a hardware wallet designed to help users manage your digital possessions. It’s a credit-card-shaped device, which is a bit different from the previous versions of the Ledger physical wallets. The new model comes with a curved E Ink screen, a magnet system, Bluetooth connectivity, and a lock screen.
The Ledger Stax supports more than 5000 cryptocurrencies, which include Litecoin, Dogecoin, Ripple and Cardano. This device also includes NFT (Non-fungible token) support. These are specialized currency that is able to be stored and traded with a Ledger Stax.
The Ledger Stax’s security features are backed by a Secure Element chip, which is the chip used in credit cards and passports. The Secure Element chip makes sure that your crypto assets are protected from hackers.
The Ledger Stax comes with Bluetooth to connect directly to Ledger Live Mobile app. The users can also utilize Ledger Stax’s wireless Qi charging function.
Furthermore to that, the Ledger Stax features magnetic technology, which allows it to be put alongside other similar devices. It also has offline mode, meaning that it is powered on even when it is shut off.
The Ledger Stax is a new hardware wallet that is designed to help you manage the digital asset you have. The device offers an unparalleled amount of customization, a curved touchscreen, and safe elements. It is capable of working with Mac, Windows, and Ubuntu, and supports more than 500 cryptocurrencies.
Ledger Stax comes with Bluetooth 5.2, a USB-C port as well as a 200mAh battery. The device also comes with embedded magnets that let you stack multiple Stax devices together.
As a cryptocurrency wallet Ledger Stax is a cryptocurrency wallet that Ledger Stax lets you securely store as well as manage cryptographic keys. It can also be used as an alternative to a cold storage device which means it is less susceptible to attacks by hackers.
The device runs a proprietary OS that lets you alter it to your preferences. You can also set an image or a name for the screen of the lock. Furthermore, Ledger Stax is equipped with a reliable Bluetooth antenna.
The Ledger Stax is built to meet industry-leading security standards. It features a Secure Element chip that’s certified to CC EAL5+ standards. It’s also capable of clear signing, enabling users to verify transaction details and minimize the risk of phishing attacks.
What’s the procedure?
Ledger Stax is the latest hardware crypto wallet developed by French start-up Ledger. It has a stylish design, full isolation of keys, and the ability to store nearly 5500 tokens.
The device sports touchscreen and an E-Ink display which can support up to 500 different cryptocurrencies. It also has a battery that can last for months or even weeks. It can be connected to a laptop or smartphone via Bluetooth.
To enhance the user experience, Ledger has designed a adjustable lock screen. Furthermore the device is equipped with magnets that can bind multiple devices together. This makes it easy to carry around.
In order to ensure the security of its customers, Ledger uses a secure technology and a secure chip called The Secure Element. This provides institutional grade security to digital asset.
The Ledger’s most notable feature is its transparent signing. It lets users verify the authenticity of transactions without compromising their privacy. This helps you avoid frauds and phishing attacks.
Ledger also offers a unique feature that allows you to see NFTs directly on the device. For instance, you can look up a QR code labels, or any image.
The Ledger Stax is the newest hardware wallet by the company behind the venerable Ledger Nano S and Nano X. These devices are great for investing in the long run as well as being easy for carrying around.
They are incredibly secure and can protect your private key. They also have distinct security features, for example, an offline mode. If you’re not online but you still have access to your cryptos by using a built-in magnet.
A single of the exciting features that comes with Ledger Stax is its touchscreen. Ledger Stax is its touchscreen. The curved display of e-ink provides more space to read transactions and view NFT collections. It’s also compatible with iOS, Windows, and macOS.
It is powered by Bluetooth 5.2, which allows it to be connected to Ledger Live through a phone. You can also create a pin code for easier access. There’s a specific “Magnet Shell” protective case that you can purchase.
For those living outside of the United States, Ledger products usually will ship for no cost. However, you might have to pay tax on the product based on your location.
Ledger Stax is a wallet that Ledger Stax is an electronic wallet that blends the physical experience of a device with the convenience of an electronic display. It is made to be simple to store and manage your cryptocurrencies.
Ledger Stax is a powerful wallet. Ledger Stax is a strong wallet that supports 500+ coins, tokens and NFTs. It is also possible to personalize the display using photos or your preferred NFT. A curved touchscreen display can help you keep track of your crypto portfolio.
The Ledger Stax wallet is also linked with the Ledger Live platform, which gives you a convenient option to verify the details of transactions and also to buy as well as sell currency. The use of a hardware wallet provides on-chain security, as your private keys won’t be accessible to unauthorized users.
Apart from keeping and managing your cryptocurrency as well as managing your cryptocurrencies, Ledger Stax can also be used to manage your cryptocurrencies. Ledger Stax is also able in managing NFT collections on various blockchains. These include Ethereum and Polygon-based NFTs.
The Ledger Stax comes with Bluetooth that lets you connect to your smartphone or desktop. It is also possible to use it as a screen protector. To help ensure security the device comes with an internal battery. In the event that the device is not in use the battery can last up to three months.
The Ledger Stax is a breakthrough consumer gadget. It has a 4-inch touchscreen, magnetics, and a secure architecture. Comparatively to its predecessors it’s Stax offers more protection and offers users with a superior experience. Actually, it’s better than other wallets that use hardware!
The Ledger Stax holds more than five hundred cryptocurrencies which include Ethereum as well as Polygon-based NFTs. It also comes with a 4000mAh battery, a touch-screen interface, and a stylish magnetic docs kit for maximum capacity to stack. If you’re hoping to buy one of the latest wallets, you’ll have wait a few more months.
There’s no reason to be worried However, there’s no reason to panic. The Ledger Stax remains several years away from being available for sale. However, in the interim you’ll need to buy the Ledger Wallet application, which is the Ledger Nano S or the Ledger S. It is possible to pre-order the latter two from the official website of the manufacturer.
While using the Ledger Wallet app is the best option however, there’s a better method of setting up your new crypto-holding machine. This involves downloading the Ledger Wallet application, installing it onto your personal computer, and permitting it access to your crypto holdings.
Ledger Stax is a premium hardware wallet developed in collaboration with the former Apple iPod creator Tony Fadell and design agency LAYER. Designed to be easy for users, the wallet comes with a new E-Ink display that provides a clear visual interface. It also features an angled screen and embedded magnets that make it stronger and more convenient.
Ledger Stax Ledger Stax supports a wide variety of cryptocurrency, including Litecoin, Dash, Dogecoin, Monero, Ethereum, Binance Coin, BTC, and XRP. It’s specifically designed to work with mobile devices via Bluetooth and a USB-C connection.
In addition to the capability to store and send a variety of digital assets, the Stax is also designed to safeguard non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Since it stores private keys in a secure environment, it’s less vulnerable to attacks by hackers than other wallets for crypto.
Users can personalize their lock screens. Users can select a preferred image, set a unique title for the gadget, and check its status when it locks and unlocks. In addition, the Stax supports Qi wireless charging, which permits users to charge the device from any Qi-compatible charger.
Battery life is impressively excellent. Ledger Stax’s batteries can last for months on one charge, based on how much you use the device.
Ledger Stax is the latest generation of hardware wallet from Ledger the company behind its first electronic wallet. It combines the security of Ledger Live with the ease of use of a touchscreen. The new model has several features that make it easy to transfer and receive crypto.
The Ledger Stax’s screen is comprised of a credit card-sized E-ink display. It provides a readable as well as a natural experience for reading, avoiding glare and providing increased contrast. Furthermore, the display features a curved touch interface to allow users to review and sign transactions at the click of a button.
Ledger Stax Ledger Stax also features a built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery. This lets the device remain fully operational for months on a single charge. Additionally, it can be charged wirelessly or with an USB-C cable.
For security concerns in terms of security, the Ledger Stax features an element of security that can provide an extra protection. Additionally, the device is certified to the CC EAL5+ standard. In addition, it is also backed by Bluetooth and has a secure USB-C port to connect to the Ledger Live mobile app.
Ledger Stax vs Nano X vs Nano S Plus
Ledger Stax Ledger Stax vs Nano X vs Nano S Plus, which one should you pick? These are the top hardware cryptocurrency wallets. They are easy to use and have numerous options. The Nano X, Nano S Plus, and Stax are excellent choices for advanced and novice users alike.
If you’re looking for a safe efficient, reliable, and user-friendly device, it’s the Ledger Stax will be your best way to take. It was designed in the hands of iPod designer Tony Fadell, and has the same features as that of the Nano X, but at an affordable cost. This model comes with a touch screen as well as a rechargeable battery which makes it last longer.
Ledger is an innovator in the field of cryptocurrency. They’ve created a selection of hardware wallets, and each one comes with a set of specific options to safeguard private keys.
Through the Nano X, you can transfer cryptocurrencies directly to your phone. This is the perfect solution for people on the go. In addition, it has Bluetooth support. It is also possible to connect your phone to Nano X via USB C. However, you’ll need to turn the device on by pressing a left button for three seconds.
If you’re searching for a cryptocurrency wallet, you’ll be pleased to know that Ledger recently introduced its new product, the Ledger Stax. The new hardware wallet blends an e-ink-curved screen and magnets to create a reliable, portable device.
The Ledger Stax is an e-wallet that is the size of a credit card that will allow you to securely keep track of and organize the digital asset you have. It offers a unique sleek design, and is equipped with several other options. It also has an electronic-ink display as well as NFC capabilities.
Ledger Stax Ledger Stax is built on an aluminum chassis that has an rounded edge and soft, concave surface. There is also an integrated magnet that helps to improve its stackability. In addition, it has an Bluetooth(r) antenna and an efficient Bluetooth(r) battery.
It’s compatible It is compatible with iOS 12 and up and Windows 10 and up. It connects to your smartphone through Bluetooth as well as a secure USB-C cable.
You can configure your Ledger Stax using just one button. It features a touch-sensitive E Ink display that creates an intuitive visual interface. It lets you customize the lock screen and browse your photos.
Ledger Stax Ledger Stax is a brand-new hardware crypto wallet which features an industry-leading security. This new crypto wallet provides users with a user-friendly interface that lets them make transactions fast and secure.
The device is constructed using an industry-leading Secure Element chip. This chip is used in passports and credit cards, as well as in payment systems, and other crucial data.
Another major feature of Ledger Stax is the E Ink touchscreen. This curved touchscreen is the first of its kind in the market. It has Bluetooth connectivity and can be linked to Ledger Live mobile app. If it’s not being used the device is hidden with magnets.
One of the most important features that is a major feature of Ledger Stax lies in the ability to alter the lock screen. Users can choose their preferred photos and NFT. The users can also sign up for through the Infinity Pass to get their free NFT and utility.
Ledger Stax is made for people who are passionate about their digital assets. They are looking to put their money into them and shield against loss. Although this wallet is an expensive price compared to some of its competitors however, it’s an excellent choice for serious crypto investors.
Ledger Stax is newest hardware wallet by French firm Ledger. It’s a touchscreen device that comes with E Ink technology. Other cool features are available too.
Ledger Stax Ledger Stax features a curved 3.7 inch touchscreen. This makes it easier to use. Users can also personalize the screen. Magnets allow users to connect the device to phones.
The Ledger Stax is also capable of creating QR codes. You can use it to make cashless payments. Also, it can be used with mobile phones that are cord-free.
The Ledger Stax can be used for iOS 13+, and Android 9and up. It is a certified chip that is CC EAL5+ security system. However, its price is quite high. At $279US, it’s almost twice as expensive as the Nano X.
One of the most attractive selling factors is the touchscreen. The display is constructed of E Ink, which is curved. Another major feature is the capacity to store NFTs, or tokens that are non-fungible.
It’s compatible with 5000 cryptos, which include Ethereum, Polygon, and Nano X. It is also compatible with a suite of DeFi protocols.
Ledger Stax is a brand-new hardware wallet designed to help users keep track of their assets digitally. It is designed to look similar to it’s a credit card, Stax provides the convenience of carrying around an electronic wallet that is crypto-friendly, while maintaining security. With a magnetic case touchscreen display, and a powerful 200 mAh battery, the Stax is small enough to fit in one’s palm.
The device features a 3.7 inch E Ink curved touchscreen. It is easy to see transactions and read messages. The display also has Bluetooth 5.2, a feature that allows you to connect to your mobile.
Stax is a lock screen that Stax works to work with iOS 10+, Android 9+ and Ubuntu. Users can also customize the screen of the lock. They can also monitor the state of lock and unlock on their device as well as check the percentage of their battery. A built-in Ledger Live app allows users to manage their portfolio of more than 500 tokens and coins.
The Ledger Stax has a magnetic case which can be used to stack more than one device on top of it. Similar to it’s predecessor, the Nano S Plus, the Stax is designed for use in the home.
If you have been using Ledger Nano for some time It could be the right the right time to think about the next-generation crypto device that is the Ledger Stax. The new model joins an extensive series of hardware wallets that are well-known in the Crypto space.
Ledger Nano Stax, like its predecessor, is a device designed to be used in mobility. It is a compact device that is able to handle a wide range of cryptos. It can manage up to 5,500 different tokens, including Polygon NFTs and Ethereum NFTs.
One of the main selling points for the Ledger Stax is its touchscreen. This E Ink2 screen features a curved design that makes it easier to read.
Another major aspect that is unique to the Ledger Stax is the rechargeable battery. One charge will keep the device in operation for a period of weeks or months. With Ledger Stax, you’ll be able to save your digital assets in safe manner.
The Ledger Stax works with iOS 13+ as well as macOS 12plus. You can pair it up with your smartphone via Bluetooth or with an USB-C cable.
Ledger Stax is the latest in the crypto hardware wallet market. The sleek, curved, touchscreen wallet is able to manage the digital accounts they have. It supports more than 5,000 tokens and coins and is designed to enhance your experience as a user.
The wallet is able to be charged using it’s Qi wireless charging method. It also has the magnetic locking mechanism. It has a USB Type-C port. A 3.7-inch e-ink display lets you look at transactions and make them signable.
The wallet comes with a built-in Ledger Live application. Users can also download applications from third parties to increase their options. Compared against the Nano S Plus, the Ledger Stax has a larger screen and more features.
The Stax has a rounded edge chassis and a powerful Bluetooth antenna. Additionally, it comes with a Secure Element chip, the same one used in Nano X. These features make the device safer against hackers.
With its large screen and magnetic system, the Stax is a unique interactivity. Unlike other wallets, it lets you personalize the touch screen by using the NFT picture. You can also generate QR codes.
Does it really make sense to buy it?
The Ledger Stax is an upcoming physical wallet which promises to deliver a lot. It’s designed to enhance accessibility, security, and interactivity while maintaining a high-end user experience. If you’re considering buying one of these, here are a few things you should know.
It is equipped with a curved ink touchscreen. This is the first of this kind. The device can be used to sign transactions and view NFT collections. Additionally it comes with Bluetooth.
It also has an embedded magnet system that lets you stack several Stax devices. Another interesting feature is that it can be charged with Qi wireless charging. This is the same technology that is used in Samsung as well as Apple.
It also comes with an internal battery that can last for months or even weeks. That’s a really big deal with regards to a crypto hardware wallet.
Overall, it’s an excellent device. But there are some downsides to it. For starters, it’s quite expensive. However, if you’re willing to put money into an electronic wallet, it’s well worth it.
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TRAINOSE employee unions announce strike against privatization
The employee unions at TRAINOSE and OSE have announced a series of strikes…
The employee unions at TRAINOSE and OSE have announced a series of strikes, between Friday and Tuesday, in response to the imminent privatization of TRAINOSE, following the submission of a binding offer by Trenitalia earlier in the week.
In the statement issued, the two unions (PEPE and PEP-TRAINOSE) announced rolling strikes in all passenger and commercial services on the train network. As such, there will be no TRAINOSE services until Tuesday.
Any passengers scheduled to travel on these days may receive a refund in cash or travel coupon.


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Ironically, as much as we have long recognized the supreme importance of cities since the twelfth and thirteenth centuries, the interest has mostly focused on their constitutional, social, cultural, and everyday life conditions, as Franz Irsigler once formulated quite appropriately. He himself, to whom the present Festschrift is dedicated on the occasion of his 70th birthday, has made many attempts to combat this shortcoming, and the contributions to the present volume follow his path. However, every Festschrift faces the serious problem of not establishing a solid thematic focus, unless a specific framework channels each piece into the right direction. As the two editors indicate in their introduction, here they even allowed the authors to reflect on the vast array of possible topics regarding the economic conditions in medieval cities. This has the advantage that the thirteen articles really address highly divergent aspects, a phenomenon which illuminates the richness of the question at stake. But it also has the disadvantage of taking us at random from the early Middle Ages to the seventeenth century, from Italy to Bohemia, from Prussia to Vienna, from Luxemburg to Steyr. Most authors pursue an economic aspect, and thus demonstrate how urban history also could, or rather should, be studied. This all makes only good sense, however, as long as we also keep in mind how much those financial and mercantile concerns subsequently became the foundation for cultural, religious, and literary phenomena closely associated with city life throughout the Middle Ages.
The wide extent of trade carried out by Prague merchants during the early and high Middle Ages is the topic of Josef Zemlicka's article, in which we learn about the extensive trading routes connecting the city with east and west, which also takes us to fascinating questions regarding the use of currencies far beyond the own economic zone of interest. Jean-Luc Fray introduces us to the area of the French Massif Central with its numerous small cities and their economic orientation toward each other and more distant markets. He studies the variety of mineral resources and the methods to establish trade connections. The huge role which city markets and squares have always played becomes even more poignant in Francesca Bocchi's study of the Italian piazzas from the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, especially because most trade and administrative tasks were carried out there. Rosa Smurra continues with this line of arguments by focusing on Bologna, where very similar conditions dominated.
From here we must follow Roman Czaja in a huge jump to the Prussian trade at the turn of the fourteenth to the fifteenth century, where the global economic crisis, which had affected the entire Hanseatic League, was very much noticeable because of the dependence on the markets to the west. One way to cope with the crisis consisted of resorting to the taking of credits, which quickly became a pervasive strategy, though it ultimately undermined the entire economic health in that region. Not specifically concerned with the crisis, but still with the phenomenon of taking credits, Hans-Jörg Gilomen discusses the need for small credits in late medieval cities, such as Basel and Zürich, and observes that virtually everyone from every social class resorted to this form of financing for a large variety of projects. Most valuably, he provides extensive records for loans granted by the merchant Stephan Offenburg in Basel. The world of late medieval apothecaries with their rules and regulations as a source for our understanding of urban hygienic policies is the topic of Volker Henn's study, who emphasizes how much city councilmen tried hard to control their local health system for the improvement of all citizens.
From here we move to Ferdinand Opll's investigation of the archive of a papal legate in Vienna in the Stadt- und Landesarchiv, certainly a most valuable resource for social and political history, even though the economic element does not matter much in this case. Michel Pauly and Martin Uhrmacher examine where the city of Luxemburg received its resources during the late Middle Ages, and focus on the raising of pigs, utilizing the forest, harvesting grain, the production of lime, the quarrying of slate, metal ores, leather, etc. Rudolf Holbach analyzes the textile industry in the area between the rivers Maas and Rhine, that is, especially in Boppard, where we find a detailed rule regarding the weavers' guild. Knut Schulz authored a detailed investigation of the mining of iron ores in the area of Steyr in modern day Upper Austria, where the territorial dukes began to assume a leading role since the fifteenth century in their attempt to reap their own profit from this growing industry. In light of the production of salt in Lüneburg in northern Germany, Harald Witthöft discusses the various ways we can gain good insight into late medieval measures, weights, and currency. After all, the monetization process set in already with the twelfth century, steadily transforming the entire medieval economy.
Finally, Carl-Hans Hauptmeyer surveys the global history of urban growth since early antiquity, trying to grasp major leaps in the development. For him, the emergence of the medieval city represents the third major movement, followed by the rise of cities in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Considering the vast corpus of relevant research literature, such a brief and overly generalizing overview seems too broad and does not help to profile in greater relief to what extent medieval cities really mattered. The volume concludes with a list of short biographical blurbs of the contributors, but an index is missing.


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We’d decided to stay near the Boavista place during our trip to Porto. It is a little outside the touristy part of Porto, but a place which made us feel comfortable. The big sight here is the grotesque memorial to the defeat of Napoleon’s army when it tried to invade Portugal. The triumphal sculpture of the Portuguese lion mangling the French eagle was made by Alves de Sousa, and sits atop a column designed by the local architect Jose Marquez da Silva. There was a little fair in progress around it, and a young girl helped me to take the photo shown alongside by moving the barriers around the column. Obrigado, senhora.
A few paces away is the Casa de Musica, an innovative piece of architecture by Rem Koolhaas. We thought it would be impossible to get tickets for any performance by the National Orchestra, which is housed here. We could have taken a tour of the inside, but, strangely, we could not harmonize our time with this.
This was an area with few tourists and a lot of local people. We enjoyed walking down an avenue with fruiting orange trees along it (photo here), and also lovely small lanes. We admired the street art around us (photo below). There were shops with fruits: sweet cherries, ripe apricots and peaches, nectarines. There were two bakeries a few paces away from our apartment. One had the wonderfully named Bolo Reis (King of Cakes) displayed proudly in the window (featured image). We walked in to ask whether we could buy a portion off the loaf. Another customer acted as a translator, and the resulting conversation seemed to tell us that we could only buy it whole. We thanked the baker and the translator and said this was too much for us, and left. We’d hardly gone a few paces when our translator came running after us and told us that we could get a part of Bolo-Rei. Something had clearly been lost in translation. We got our piece of cake, and it was wonderful, even with the filling of squash. Obrigado, meus senhores.
We’d lucked out in choosing a place to live in. Porto is not a place full of grand monuments; it is a place to enjoy living in. We loved the city.


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RESEARCH ARTICLE: OBSERVATIONAL STUDY
Medicine: February 2020 – Volume 99 – Issue 6 – p e19098
Cortisol is the main end product of hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal gland (HPA axis), and melatonin (MT) has a regulating effect on HPA axis, and both are closely related to individual behavior and cognitive function. We aimed to evaluate cortisol and MT roles on children dyslexia in this study.
A total of 72 dyslexic children and 72 controls were recruited in this study. Saliva samples were collected in the morning, afternoon, and night, respectively. The levels of saliva cortisol and MT were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay method. Differences of cortisol and MT levels between dyslexic and normal children were compared, and the variation trend was also analyzed by dynamic monitoring in 3 time points.
The levels of salivary cortisol and MT in children with dyslexia were all lower than those in normal children whether in the morning (7:30-8:30 am ), at afternoon (15:30-16:30 pm ) or at night (21:30-22:30 pm ) (all P < .001). Compared with normal children, the circadian rhythm variations of salivary cortisol and MT in dyslexic children disappeared and became disordered. The salivary cortisol and MT levels in children with dyslexia were declined throughout the day; and the circadian rhythm was disordered or disappeared.
The results suggest that cortisol and MT levels and their circadian rhythm may affect children dyslexia, but the mechanisms need further exploration.


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ProClip USA Introduces New In-Vehicle Device Holders for AT&T Tilt and HTC TyTN II/P4550/Kaiser
|Consumer Installable Mounting Solutions Make HTC Devices Easier to View and Access in the Car|
MADISON, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ProClip USA, Inc. today announced the launch of new device holders designed to securely mount the AT&T Tilt and HTC TyTN II to car, truck and SUV dashboards and consoles. The holder can be turned to accommodate the device in either a vertical or a horizontal position and in either position the device can be open or closed.
These holders, designed and manufactured by Brodit AB in Sweden, are custom made for the AT&T Tilt and HTC TyTN II and attach to vehicle specific ProClip dashboard mounts. Once this two part solution (Device Holder plus Vehicle Mount) is attached to the vehicle dashboard, the solution provides better viewing and easier access. Holders are also available for other newly released HTC devices such as HTC Touch, HTC P4350/HTC Herald, HTC Mogul/HTC Titan/Sprint Mogul/Sprint PPC-6800/ Verizon VX-6800 and T-mobile Wing.
“Securely and conveniently mounting handheld devices like the Tilt or TyTN II, without damaging a vehicle’s interior, is what we do best,” says Bjorn Spilling, president of ProClip USA. “We offer mounting solutions that are custom designed for virtually every car in the world, and for all popular handheld devices.”
The Holders with Tilt Swivel are available as a passive holder (open at the bottom), a holder with a cigarette lighter charging cable or a holder with a straight charging cable for fixed installation.
The ProClip Vehicle Mount is the only vehicle specific, consumer installable mounting bracket in today’s global market. The mount clips in between the panel sections of the dashboard, providing a very sturdy and tight fit. Average installation time is 30 seconds to 2 minutes. No dismantling of the dashboard is required and there is no damage to the vehicle’s interior!
All products are currently available for purchase at www.proclipusa.com.
About ProClip USA
ProClip USA, Inc. is the exclusive North American distributor of ProClip In-Vehicle Device Mounting Solutions and Accessories. The ProClip products are custom fit for virtually every vehicle model and handheld device available such as cell phones, smart phones, PDAs, PNDs, UMPCs, MP3 players, navigation systems, satellite radios, tablet PCs and small monitors. The products are formed from quality ABS plastic -- not mass produced through injection moulding. The company philosophy is to provide customers with the same level of quality they expect from the vehicles and devices they are using. The result is innovative, convenient, secure, easy-to-install mounting solutions that provide a safer and more enjoyable driving experience.


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Susan Alexandra made an impression at New York Fashion Week when she hosted her presentation at a bagel shop where the waitresses were drag queens who sang “Skid Row” from Little Shop of Horrors. Exuberance and excess is the point of her brand — she’s known for beaded handbags in candy colors. And she’s exactly as whimsical and over-the-top as the bags. We spoke with her about quirky socks, her “passion” for scents, and never wearing uncomfortable shoes.
How do you thank someone for a gift?
The old-fashioned way — via text.
What would you never wear?
Never again will I wear shoes that hurt, no matter how gorgeous they may be. Also, I will never wear one of those “keep calm and kale matcha latte yoga” tees.
What’s your dream vacation?
The French countryside when lavender and roses are in bloom or Mexico City with massive suitcases so I can buy everything.
What’s a good book on your coffee table right now?
I’m reading selected short stories by Issac Bashevis Singer and flipping through books on beaded objects throughout the ages.
Secret to hosting a good party?
Make sure there is an endless array of food and drink. And that there is something to nosh on from the moment guests enter. No one should go hungry.
What is a trend that you like right now?
Fluidity and exuberance. We’re in a time when over-the-top, saturated, decadent color; spark; pattern; and shine are celebrated. Or at least, I’m celebrating them.
La Casa Azul in Mexico City is one of the most extraordinary museums I’ve ever visited. In New York, the galleries I frequent are Canada, PPOW, Sargent’s Daughters, Marlborough. The Met is incomparable and I love the Whitney at night, when you can have entire galleries to yourself.
What is your favorite place in your studio/office/home?
I love my studio because it’s a physical manifestation of all of my dreams. It’s validation that I’ve worked really hard and created space (literally) for so many people to come and learn and work.
What’s your favorite…
I just stumbled on the softest pair of sweatpants at American Eagle. In the summer, a silky bias cut nightgown feels delicious. Anything Carole Lombard or Greta Garbo would have worn is the inspiration.
Scents are my passion. Right now, I alternate between Portrait of a Lady by Frederic Malle, which makes me feel very dignified and empowered. The scent I always have on hand is Lakshmi by the Goddess Line. I am stopped on the street for this one, it’s so clean and comforting.
Baz Bagel is right by my apartment and they have gluten-free bagels, dairy-free cream cheese and lox. Takahachi on Avenue A for sushi, Soba-ya for Tuna Don bowls, Kiki’s for all around dazzle, B&H dairy for borscht, Cervos to be transported to a starry night in Portugal, Lupe’s for summer margaritas and Carthage Must Be Destroyed for the absolute best brunch in NYC.
Art socks, in general. I buy them each year as a Hannukah gift to myself. Today’s socks feature a Modigliani painting.
I have one perfect, old heather gray American Apparel tee and a beloved vintage tie-dyed tee I found in a vintage warehouse. A deep regret I carry is that I didn’t keep my Bat Mitzvah T-shirt; the slogan was “passion for fashion.”
What three photos define your style?
I love this picture because it embodies my summer style ethos. Dog (always), exuberant minidress (free use of color, very comfortable and impervious to trend), the Ash Bag (one of my favorites, I truly believe it goes with any outfit) and summer tan (my favorite way to be).
This is from one of the best shoots I’ve ever done. I love the abundance of color and STUFF in the image. All the things I love in one place.
This shoot embodies the entire brand aesthetic. Maximalist use of color, texture, props and products.
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Nowadays, couples who have are having concerns in their human relationships should not merely sit about and have it. The vital thing you need to do can be talk to your spouse. Most lovers who are experiencing problems have the same problems and they need to figure out how to fix them. A very important thing to do is definitely find somebody who knows about the subject and then discuss it with them. It will give you a little information for repairing your complications and this may also open your eye to the challenges of the partner.
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It was the first step on the road to 2010 Olympic gold for Canada’s National Women’s Team.
Now, Mile Zero is where the next generation of women’s hockey stars will get their start, when the 2012
National Women’s Under-18 Championships comes to the City of Dawson Creek this November.
Many will be representing their province or region, and playing on a national stage, for their first time
when they face off at the EnCana Events Centre, from the opening puck drop Nov. 7 to the gold medal final
Nov. 11. A talented select few will follow in the footsteps of their gold medal-winning hockey heroines, who
trained at Mile Zero in the months leading up to the Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver, and perhaps someday
even skate alongside them with the maple leaf on their jerseys.
But first the most talented players from Alberta, Atlantic Canada, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario
Blue, Ontario Red, Saskatchewan and Québec are coming to Dawson Creek to battle for national championship
bragging rights. Just as our friendly northern British Columbia community has become training ground for the
top women’s players from across the country, the National Women’s Under-18 Championship has become a rite of
passage for those that do earn the privilege of wearing that unmistakable Team Canada sweater.
“It’s Mile Zero of the Alaska Highway, it’s the starting point,” said Barry Reynard, director of community
services for the City of Dawson Creek, and also director of hockey development for Hockey Canada, adding
Dawson Creek should be very proud of its growing women’s hockey heritage.
“The biggest legacy we left when homes hosted the national team, was to only months later, see them out on
the ice with gold medals around their necks,” Reynard recalled. He said hosting the 2012 National Women’s
Under-18 Championship will give residents another chance to take part, and take great pride, in its
contribution to female hockey success. “We’re going to be able to sit here and say, ‘Boy we saw those girls
four years ago in Dawson Creek; we saw those girls six years ago in Dawson Creek.”
Our women’s hockey legacy also includes the growth of the game right here at home, he said, as young girls
look up to the strong female leaders welcomed into the community prior to the Olympics, and will surely
similarly admire the skill, speed and passion they’ll see at the EnCana Events Centre.
“That’s our whole goal, is to be able to provide an opportunity for young girls, and even adult females to
see the game in a different light,” Reynard said. “It’s just one of the greatest games you could play, and
this type of opportunity with the exposure that the girls will provide in our region, hopefully inspires some
young girls, and some adult girls, to play the game … and develop in the sport we all love.”
“We really want to develop the female game and the love of hockey,” agreed Chanté Patterson-Elden, the
city’s recreation facilities manager and co-chair of the National Women’s Under-18 Championship host
committee. That includes developing life values that come with the sport, such as self-esteem, sportsmanship,
teamwork – and commitment to attaining goals such as hockey gold.
“We want to show what they can do,” she said of female hockey potential. “It doesn’t matter if you’re from
Dawson Creek … you can be one of these players and you can reach your dream.”
Ontario Red will be looking for its eighth straight gold medal at this year’s National Championship, which
will feature eight teams playing 18 games over five days. All preliminary round games, as well as the
semifinals and bronze medal game, will be webcast at hockeycanada.fasthockey.com, while the gold medal game will be broadcast on TSN/RDS, official
broadcasters of Hockey Canada.
Full event ticket packages are available for $99, weekend game packages cost $75 apiece and evening game
packages are just $45, all plus applicable fees, and can be purchased by calling the EnCana Events Centre box
office at (250)782-7443 or going to www.dawsoncreekeventscentre.com.
For more information on the 2012 National Women’s Under-18 Championship, please visit www.HockeyCanada.ca/NWU18C, and follow all the action
on the ice this November at www.Facebook.com/WomensU18 and www.Twitter.com/HC_NWU18. Or come out to the EnCana Events Centre to witness the best girls’
hockey players in the country, right here in your own backyard.
Patterson Elden said not only does Dawson Creek offer “great facilities, great accommodations, a great
volunteer basis and a beautiful city,” but the entire Peace River region is passionate about making this
national championship an unforgettable experience for fans and players alike.
“Mile Zero is the start of these girls’ dreams of playing with the national team,” Reynard added. “This is
going to be a great chance for fans in the region … to come out and watch spectacular hockey, and to see
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Indian wireless provider Reliance Communications (RCOM) has booked a net loss of INR12.21 billion (USD190 million) for the three months ended 30 June 2017, compared to a net profit of INR540 million in the year-ago period, as it strives to complete its strategic transformation amidst turmoil in the market caused by the new entrant in September last year. RCOM registered a 33.0% year-on-year fall in turnover to INR35.91 billion, most likely due to continuing ARPU and subscriber decline as a result of the ongoing tariff war in the segment. This could not be confirmed as the operator has not yet published operational data for the period under review, although the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India’s (TRAI’s) reporting shows that RCOM’s subscriber base fell to 81.34 million from 83.50 million in March 2017 and 98.71 million in June 2016. EBITDA for the period was INR5.43 billion, down from INR15.60 billion twelve months earlier.
On its strategic transformation, RCOM noted that the consolidation of Sistema Shyam TeleServices’ (SSTL’s) wireless operations into RCOM is expected to be completed by the end of August. The company’s merger with Aircel, meanwhile, is ‘progressing well and [is] on track’, though a completion date for the transaction was not provided. Elsewhere, the divestment of its tower infrastructure to Brookfield is in the final stages of approvals.


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The most iconic textual images from this summer's war between Israel and Hamas (as on all previous occasions when Israel finally responded to terrorist attacks from its neighbours) were the incessant 'number of deaths' scorecards that were shown tickertape fashion on every single news channel 24 hours a day. This obsessive ritual is used only when Israel is involved in a conflict, confirming the world cares about Arab deaths only when they can be blamed on the Jews. The figures (based anyway on the lies of Hamas who failed to report that most of the Palestinian deaths were Hamas members or people killed by Hamas themselves) - were used as the basis for the argument that Israel's actions were unjustified and 'disproportionate' -since 'there were so few Israeli dead'; the figures were the focal point of every 'debate' and interview. While the world mourned the death of
Now the UK and the USA are bombing ISIS terrorists in Iraq and Syria - just as Israel was bombing Hamas terrorists in Gaza - why are we not seeing scorecards of the number of dead 'Iraqis' or 'Syrians' from these air strikes set alongside the number of dead Brits and Americans? What about the 'disproportionate force' argument?
Anybody who has a chance to speak to a politician (Nick Clegg would be the perfect one) - or even a TV News editor - perhaps they can ask them 'how many British civilians have been killed from ISIS bombs in the UK?'. When he asks why that question is relevant you will know what the follow up is ....
See also: Reporting attacks against ISIS and against Hamas


Abia state chapter of the Peoples Democratic party (PDP) has protested against the removal of Rt Hon Emeka Ihedioha as Governor of Imo state while describing the judgment as injurious to democracy.
Abia state PDP Chairman ,Sir Johnson Onuigbo disclosed this in the party Secretariat,while protesting the sacking of Ihedioha around the major streets in the state capital.
He added that though sacking of PDP government of Imo state is painful but despite that they still have hope on judiciary which he said sometimes show that they are under pressure to deliver judgement.
Abia State PDP Chairman said that the protest against the Supreme Court judgement on Ihedioha is going on simultaneously in all the 36 states of the federation.
He however called on the Supreme Court to reverse itself and ensured that justice is done to the winner of the March 9,2019 election in Imo state,Ihedioha and the party.
Abia PDP also called on international community to intervene and say no to tyranny ,
Meanwhile, some of the inscriptions in the placards reads: “Judiciary Stop Being Cowed by Muhammad Buhari”, “Save Nigeria from shame and international embarrassment”, “President Buhari leave Judiciary alone”, “Can a government that does not obey rule of law allow Justice to Thrive”, among others
The protest attracted members of the state executive council of PDP, ward and LGA executives including members of the party at the zonal level.


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We all know one person who fondly remembers the days when Bangalore was cool all year around. They’ll tell you about the days when we didn’t need ACs, when there wasn’t such unbearable traffic and when loitering around the tree lined roads was blissful. While Bangalore is not blessed with good weather and the lack of traffic anymore, but on the positive side, there are still many tree lined avenues spread across the city.
It is well known that Bangalore wasn’t always green. Different rulers over the years decorated the city with the only ornamentation that is universally appealing: flowers. Hyder Ali created Lal Bagh when he was ruling, and when the British ruled, they brought in Gustav Hermann Krumbiegel, a German botanist to transform the city. Krumiegel planted different flowering trees across the city. Each tree flowers at a different time during the year, making sure that Bangalore is always adorned with flowers. So what were the trees that he planted? What should you look for the next time you’re stuck in traffic?
Here are some of the flowering trees we can find in Bangalore:
Biological name: Miletia Ovalifolia
This Burmese tree with its small bright mauve flowers can be found blossoming in January. This tree is almost leafless when it’s in bloom and can be seen in mainly in Cubbon Park and Lalbagh.
The Tree Of Gold
Biological name: Tabebuia Argentea
Not to be confused with the Copper Pod, this tree is from South America. It blossoms from January to March and can be found near the Bangalore City Railway station and Kasturba Road.
Biological name: Cassia Javanica
These bright pink flowers can be found in April and May. As seen in the name, this tree is from Java and Sumatra and can be found in Lal bagh, Cubbon Park, and at the Hudson Church.
Biological name: Kigelia Pinnata
Blossoming in May and June, these maroon flowers originally come from parts of Tropical Africa. It’s called the sausage tree because of the fruits which are long and sausage shaped.
Biological name: Peltophorum Petrocarpum
These trees are incredibly an incredibly common feature on any Bangaloreans Instagram post. They are originally from the Andamans, Malaysia and Northern Australia. It can be found blossoming in North Bangalore from March to September.
Indian Cork Tree
Biological name: Millingtonia Hortensis
These flowers are not flashy. They’re trumpet-shaped, long and white. This tree has been brought to India from Burma. Blooming in September and October, they can be found in the High court complex, Madhavan Park and near the Cosmopolitan club in Jayanagar.
African Tulip Tree
Biological name: Spathoda Campanulata
The African tulip tree has a bright orange flower that adorns the trees and the roads from August to December. As the name suggests, this tree was brought to India from Africa. This tree can be found in Cubbon Park, Lalabagh and other parts of the city.
These are only some of the many flowering trees found in the city. Thanks to Krumbiegel and his extraordinary vision, Bangalore is still filled with blooming trees. Let’s hope the city remains evergreen and stunning!


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|The future home of Our Daily Nada.|
Attorneys Amy Covitz and Andrea Baca "are hoping to bring a little bit of Paris to Delaware Street" in Kansas City, Mo., next summer with the opening of Our Daily Nada, a bookstore, cafe and bar, CityScene KC reported. A June 15 opening is anticipated for the business, which will be located at 304 Delaware in the River Market. They signed a lease on the 2,600-square-foot space last month and will take occupancy in April. Our Daily Nada will feature new and used books; a wine bar, and local craft beers and craft cocktails; chef Carlos Mortera of The Bite in the River Market will prepare light fare.
Inspiration for the venture came from the legendary Shakespeare and Company bookshop in Paris, according to Covitz, while the name comes from a line in Ernest Hemingway's story "A Clean, Well-Lighted Place."
"Bookstores are coming back and bookstore bars are coming back in a lot of cities," Covitz said. "It's going to be a very European cafe circa the 1920s, Hemingway inspired. Very art deco with lots of reading spaces... a peaceful place to come to read and have a drink in a calm atmosphere.... It will be a general interest bookstore with a robust food section, art, fiction. We haven't solidified all the sections yet."
Covitz, who became friends with Baca in 2010 while working at a downtown law firm, began to consider starting her own retail business after helping her husband, Jeff, open the men's clothing shop Houndstooth. "I loved the process and I had this bookstore idea for 10 years," she said. After reaching out to Nicole Sullivan, owner of Denver's BookBar, she traveled there to learn about its operation. Covitz said she is also is a fan of Rainy Day Books in Fairway and the Prospero's Books on 39th Street.


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Another thing I seem to have forgotten: how to make bread. Specifically, how to make Jim Lahey’s bread, about which I somewhat famously wrote four years ago.
Then, at a benefit for the Truro Center for the Arts a few weeks ago, I met a woman named Judith Motzkin, who makes (among other things) ceramic pots specifically designed for baking Lahey-style bread. This roughly coincided with the arrival of an actual oven at the place I stay in on the Cape (until recently we had a weird kind of oven/microwave hybrid, which was inadequate to every task, from heating coffee to baking bread), and a pledge on my part to resume breadmaking. (The Outer Cape, notorious for bad bread, now boasts a “boulangerie” in Wellfleet which, from my pre-summer experience, seems pretty good, but right now it’s more than your life is worth to try to get anywhere near it. You might as well try to get into Mac’s Shack at 7pm on a Saturday.)
There was a time, round about 2006, when I could make this bread without a measuring cup or a timer; I could whip up that dough with any number of ingredients and in a variety of proportions – incorporating whole grains left and right – and I could recognize the right moment to move to the next stage.
Now I needed a recipe and, try as I might (I really did try, too), I couldn’t find any better than the one I’d written after cooking with Jim. (Which is not to say I didn’t find helpful hints from the literally thousands of posts on the subject; I just didn’t find a good solid recipe.) I measured as carefully as I could, and still, I found it a little off; I had to add more water than it called for, and then I had to add a little more flour, because I’d added too much water. (None of this is surprising; different flours take different amounts of water.) But the timing worked right, though I did bake it ten minutes longer than the recipe called for. (This isn’t unusual either.)
For me to follow a recipe twice in a month is rare, but I did it. (I followed a recipe at the Mini shoot a couple of weeks ago also, for a citrus-almond pound cake you’ll be seeing this Fall.) And the results, as you can see, look pretty good. (I haven’t cut into it yet; “the bread must rest before being introduced to the knife,” as someone once said. [If you know who, tell me; remember this post is about being memory-deprived.])
I guess there are worse things than relearning what you already know. This instance appears to have been worth it, anyway.

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Once again, the left proves they're without a leg to stand on when it comes to your Second Amendment right.
This time, it came from CNN's senior law enforcement analyst Tom Fuentes who suggested female teachers wouldn't be able to carry a gun to prevent school shootings because of their attire. Specifically, women in skirts and dresses. This comes after the massacre in Florida and the arguments on both sides for and against arming teachers in schools.
Before he brought up his ill-informed assertion, Fuentes reminded CNN viewers that Sandy Hook Elementary School was an all-female staff.
Here's what he said:
“A lot of these schools—Sandy Hook had an all-female faculty, from principal to teachers. For a woman, where are you going to hide that gun during the day?”
"If you wear a dress, if you wear a skirt, are you going to have to wear a jacket every day with a belt and a holster, the way a detective on duty would do? It’s not a real practical solution for a variety of reasons,” he continued.
Maybe Dana Loesch can give Fuentes a few pointers on how women can carry firearms while wearing dresses. With various concealed carry options available to women, you'd think CNN would have done some research before allowing their top analyst to spew this misinformation.
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October 24, 2010 Octavius Catto led the fight to desegregate Philadelphia's horse-drawn streetcars, raised all-black regiments to fight in the Civil War, and pushed for black voting rights — all before the age of 32. Despite all that, he's barely remembered today. But a new book sheds life on his groundbreaking work.
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Hibou Announces New EP “Arc”, Shares New Song “Night Fell”
Paris-based American dream-pop singer-songwriter and former Craft Spells touring drummer Peter Michel's solo project Hibou announced his new EP “Arc” on January 13, 2023.
It is his first project in four years since 2019 album “Halve”.
The EP takes its name from “an electric arc between things, or arc lightning.
From the EP, he released the first single called “Night Fell” on December 2, 2022.
The track was written and Produced by Peter Michel.
“It’s exhilarating to be releasing new Hibou music after spending so much of the last several years concentrating on my folk project,” Peter Michel said of the song. “‘Night Fell’ feels like the perfect song to kick things back into gear. Packed tightly into this track is my return to the lush textured melodies and breezy blend of gossamer vocals that comprise Hibou.”
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This just in from APF, amazing! How did they get onto this so fast?–David and Alison
APR, Paris: Pope Benedict XVI Gives the Gift of Scarlet–not the sash of a cardinal, but his red slippers.
The pope's unexpected gift was reportedly sent to a little-known mystic described variously as a "saintly woman" and a "martyr" living in Paris, a country noted for its atheism and militantly secular state.
The woman's name will not be revealed "until the Conclave is over," according to an apostolic spokesperson currently with the pope in Castel Gandolfo, his summer residence. He spoke on condition of anonymity.
Sources in Paris confirm that the red shoes arrived in a battered cardboard box. The box was also said to contain copies of a book about pilgrimage.
"The strange thing is, the book's title suggests that the author is not a man of faith," said a representative of the Apostolic See of France. The courier service that delivered the box this morning to an address in central Paris confirmed the title.
"The sub-title of the book is 'A Skeptic Pilgim Walks the Way of Saint James,'" the shipping agent's representative added.
The Way of Saint James, better known by its Spanish name as El Camino de Santiago de Compostela, links Paris to the saint's shrine in Galicia, Spain.
The author and pilgrim, David Downie, an American living in Paris, was unavailable for comment. His spokesperson confirmed that he is a "skeptic with a peculiar sense of humor." The complete title of the book is "Paris to the Pyrenees: A Skeptic Pilgrim Walks the Way of Saint James." The spokesperson added that, as far as he knew, the box contained author's copies of the book, and that the red shoes had not been sent by the publisher or the pope. "To the best of my knowledge," the spokesperson said, "the shoes were purchased that morning at a big-box store in Paris." The motive for the purchase appears to have been practical, not spiritual. "He bought them for her so that his wife, photographer Alison Harris, could comfortably continue the pilgrimage in America in April and May," explained the spokesperson.
The pilgrimage is now "a book tour," according to another spokesperson in New York, speaking on behalf of the publisher of the book, Pegasus Books. The publication date of the title is April 15 (May 1 in London).
When questioned about the book and tour, the publisher's representative acknowledged that "it has been a long road," that the author and photographer walked about 1,100 kilometers (750 miles) across France, then spent "an incalculable amount of time" writing the book and assembling the photographs that fill 32 pages of inserts.
The photographer's name is Alison Harris. Vatican authories have refused to confirm whether Ms. Harris was the intended recipient of the scarlet slippers. "They would be too small for her feet," the apostolic spokesperson was quick to point out, "the pope wears a very small size."
"Maybe it was the Wizard of Oz who sent them," remarked the concierge at the building in Paris where the author and Harris live. "Monsieur Downie is often complaining that his wife takes a long time to make her pictures, and he wishes she wore magical slippers and could click the heels and catch up with him."
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Very often I have heard after presenting a photograph to an audience, “Was it really that way?” or “Have you photoshopped it?” They might say that the place was not that beautiful when they visited the spot last time. People ask these questions because the photograph looks unreal to them, or the place looks too beautiful and the scene looks too good to be true.
When you take out your camera (be it your smartphone or your advanced DSLR) and just ‘click‘ the shutter without giving it much thought, you take a snapshot and not a photograph. Or if you wish to call it a photograph, that is a photograph in its most basic sense.
Photography is so much more than just pointing the camera at a scene and clicking the shutter. Just like any random set of brush strokes is not a painting, any random camera shutter click is not a photograph.
What is reality? For me, trying to achieve or capture absolute reality in photography is a myth because of the below factors :-
1. Weather and Environment
A scene shot during sunset will be different from the same scene shot during harsh daylight from one shot during night. It might be raining or overcast, or it might be sunny and pleasant, or it might be cloudy with some sunlight peeping through, producing very different photographs in each case. So the statement that this place doesn’t look as beautiful as in the photograph doesn’t make any sense at all as most photographers shoot beautiful landscapes during sunrise or sunset when the light is at its best, and then they wait for the right weather conditions (clouds, thunderstorms, season) to do so. There is a lot of hard work and persistence involved in creating a beautiful photograph which the random viewer can not observe at all times in any particular spot.
2. Camera and Technique
I believe capturing reality is futile because the camera doesn’t see the world as the human eye does. Our eyes don’t have different lenses producing different views of the same place like a camera does. Our eyes don’t have a concept of depth of field or bokeh ( or out of focus backgrounds). Our eyes can see more range of colors than any digital camera in the world can, so a camera is essentially limited as an image making medium compared to our eye. Our eyes sees a scene in 3D while any camera can at best look at a 3D scene and make a 2D snapshot of it. Our eyes don’t see in fast shutter speeds like stopping a wave in motion or slow shutter speeds like blurring a moving car, but using fast and slow shutter speeds creatively in a camera can produce totally different images. The use of aperture, exposure (under or over exposed images), shutter speed, different lenses, ISO are tools that a photographer has which the human eye doesn’t.
Then, composition is a different art subject in its own right. If two people are out to photograph a landscape or a city scene, they might perceive and see it differently. Where to stand and from what viewpoint to make an image is totally the prerogative of the photographer. A scene might look good if he is stooping down and taking the image from a low angle, and another might look good from the rooftop of an adjacent building. Yet the average person will not stoop down at the same angle when he visits the photographed location and view the same scene. He will effectively only see his own interpretation of the scene that is in front of him.
4. Post Processing
Today’s cameras are mini-computers in themselves. The art of making a photograph doesn’t stop when the shutter is clicked and the light(data) is captured. Instead that is the starting point of how to process the data captured towards making a final photograph. In the film days, processing the negative in the dark room itself was an art in itself and many great photographers developed their own images so that they have full control over the final output. The same continues today, but in our cameras, smartphones and computers with tools like Instagram on one end and Photoshop on another. Where to put the limit on post processing (as almost anything is possible with Photoshop) depends on the photographer and the artist and is a matter worthy of a separate article in itself.
In this article I have expressed my views about the role of reality when making and displaying a photograph. The use of photography in the last century has been to replace (or complement) what painters have been doing for many centuries before. Yet, the ‘rules’ for photography are considerably different from painting. We see painting as a form of art, and the act of creating a painting a very subjective interpretation of the subject by the artist (painter). But when we photograph something, reality is the yardstick by which most photography tends to be judged. Which is neither odd nor surprising, because photography in its most basic form is essentially capturing a scene as it looked to the eye, especially with the advent of portable cameras and smartphones. But it is also much much more than that.
To sum it up, consider this. When a painter paints a landscape or a portrait, he might choose to use color or do it in black and white, he might choose to paint it with a darkish tone to it, or paint something completely abstract depending on his/her taste or style. That is his artistic imprint over the painting he is creating. Similarly I believe that photography is an art form, and the photographer can use the camera as a tool just like the painter uses his brush and colors to create a photograph, which might or might not confirm with reality.

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Omron NX-Series supports both CIP Safety and Safety over EtherCAT.
Omron Automation Americas has developed its NX-Series safety controller, which featuring both CIP Safety and Safety over EtherCAT (FSoE), a protocol favored for its high-speed response. CIP Safety enables communication between nodes such as PLCs, I/O blocks, light curtains and interlock switches while allowing safety and standard control devices to reside on a single network. In addition to the hardware, enhancements have been made to the programming and configuration software. Sysmac Studio now offers functions such as automatic programming, safety data logging, online functional test and third-party CIP Safety device connectivity that includes industrial robots.