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On Tuesday, gold significantly fell after the publication of strong data from the US on Housing Starts, which in July grew to 1.206 million (forecasted 1.190 million new starts). However, the fall did not last and towards the end of the session, the price grew again.
Today trading activity is falling as key publications on the Consumer Price Indices and FOMC Minutes are coming out in the US.
Support and resistance
Bollinger Bands on the daily chart is growing and the price range remains wide. MACD is growing as well and giving noticeably weakening buy signal. Stochastic is falling and moving away from the overbought zone.
The indicators do not give a clear trading signal.
Support levels: 1110.00 (14 August lows), 1105.50, 1101.60, 1094.50, 1080.70, 107.20 (24 July low).
Resistance levels: 1119.00 (local high), 1126.50 (13 August high), 1134.30, 1146.80, 1156.40 (middle of July level).
Open long positions after the breakout and consolidation above the level of 1119.00 (with the appropriate indicators signals) with targets at 1126.50, 1130.00 and stop-loss at 1110.00.
Short positions can be opened after the breakdown of the level of 1110.10 with the target at 1100.00 and stop-loss at 1126.50.Publication source

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Foods loaded with sodium can wreak havoc on your health. Studies have shown that excess intake of sodium rich diet not only increase your blood pressure by putting strain on your heart and blood vessels but also increases your risk of cardiovascular health issues.
The American Heart Association and NIH recommend no more than 2400mg of sodium daily, that’s about a teaspoon of salt. Eating too many salty foods, soft drinks (which contain sodium), can affect your health. If sodium intake is a concern for you, here are few high sodium foods you need to avoid.
Breakfast cereals and other processed foods contain high amount of sodium. One cup of cornflakes can have more than 200 mg of sodium per serving. Make sure to check out the nutrition facts label. In order to cut down your sodium intake, mix half of your cereal with half of a salt free choice including puffed rice and wheat.
Sauces also contain salts like sodium in them. Try looking for sauces with “no salt added” label or try home cooked sauce.
Canned Vegetables and Soups
Canned vegetables often have preservatives and sauces that could add extra sodium. Check labels for “no salt added” or low sodium or rinse canned veggies thoroughly with fresh water. Canned vegetable juices might sound healthy and can help you get veggies you need a day but they can have a lot of sodium. Best way to enjoy vegetable juice is to squeeze your own fresh vegetable juice.Excess intake of soups can be unhealthy as they are loaded with salt. A cup of canned chicken soup can have around 800mg of sodium in it. Either make soup from fresh vegetables or look for reduced sodium versions of your favorite soups.
Nuts have potential health benefits. But salted nuts are not that healthy. An ounce of dry roasted packed nuts might have about 100mgs of sodium. Opt for healthy unsalted variety, which are sodium free.
Frozen meals, though quick and easy to cook, contain up to 1,800 mg of sodium, enough to put you over the daily sodium intake limit. Excess sodium in your body can cause fluid retention and could result in excess bloating and high blood pressure.
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The status of African Americans in the U.S has actually declined over the past two decades and has gotten dramatically worse since the election of Barack Obama, according to a troubling book, “Invisible Men,” by University of Washington professor Becky Pettit.
Though President Obama’s election was viewed as a watershed moment for the plight of African Americans, it appears to have had no impact on the lives of everyday blacks in this country. And in fact the recession that slammed the economy just before Obama took office has drastically hurt the condition of the black community.
When you add the prison population to the voting statistics, black voter turnout in 2008 for Obama’s election was overestimated by 13 percent—a greater percentage of young black high school dropouts turned out to vote in the 1980 election, when Jimmy Carter lost to Ronald Reagan, than when Obama beat John McCain in 2008.
When you add prisoners, the employment rate for young black men who have dropped out of school drops from 42 percent to 26 percent.
“We have developed a distorted view of how black Americans are faring in our society,” Pettit said.
According to Pettit, government estimates suggest that eventually one in three of all black male adults will spend some time in prison if current trends continue. While blacks were three times more likely to be incarcerated than whites in the 1930s, now they are seven times more likely—largely due to drug enforcement policies that disproportionately affect African Americans.
As for economics, the black decline has been steady and depressing. According to the National Urban League, from 2005 to 2009 the average black household’s wealth fell by more than half and the median annual household income fell by 11.1 percent from 2009 to 2012—compared with a drop of 5.2 percent for whites and 4.1 percent for Hispanics.

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December 12 marks the 6-month anniversary since the departure of B.I from iKON.
Summarizing what has happened to B.I, it started on June 12 after Dispatch leaked screenshots of a Kakaotalk talking about buying illegal substances. His contract with YG Entertainment was terminated just hours after the news broke. Whether or not that information is true, no actual evidence was released from the police.
Fans of B.I. are still fighting and waiting for him. Starting with the daily hashtags that international fans have started since his departure.
Fans have also splurged on buying B.I. music equipment for him to continue making music. For now, there have been no pictures or information on his whereabouts and activities.
Remembering back to June 12th of this year will be hard for iKON fans.


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Some of the Draugr concepts and sketches I did. This was one of the earliest characters we worked on and every artist on team ( @stephen.oakley @vancekovacs@yefimkligerman ) did designs as we figured out this character, and even options for the variations and different classes we needed in the game. Modeled and further refined amazingly by @rafagrassetti @glaucolonghi@ericvaldes11 @zberry2
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
Monday, July 02, 2018
Some troll sketches done very early on for God of War. The final concept in game was done by Vance Kovacs with Stephen Oakley and Yefim Kligerman designing the frost, stone, and guardian trolls based on the Vance’s designs. They came out great in game, check out the great models by Raf Grassetti Glauco Longhi Eric J. Valdes
More of my God of War concepts are here:
Monday, June 25, 2018
Here is the Light Elf design, these characters were extremely fun to do. Elves occupy this great space, they're not quite gods, but they're more elevated than man, so interesting to explore. For the Light Ones we wanted the feeling of a monk or spirit in their design.
Friday, June 22, 2018
I added a whole lot of God of War Concept art to my Art Station!
Check out the work of all the other concept artists, too!
Thursday, June 21, 2018
A few of the emojis I did for God of War. Super fun to do. Now available for FREE on iPhone and Android!!! Hope you dig:)
Friday, June 15, 2018
The Gallery Opening Reception will kick off at the Gnomon Gallery following The Making of God of War event at the Gnomon Stage, which features talks by Rafael Grassetti, Dela Longfish, Erica Pinto, Axel Grossman, Luke Berliner, and Nate Stephens. Please note: tickets for the talks have sold out.
If you didn't get tickets you can watch the God of War Panel Saturday at 4pm here:
Monday, May 21, 2018
Wednesday, May 09, 2018
There’s a lot of good art in here, as well as a look at what it took to arrive at final designs.
Wednesday, March 21, 2018
New God of War Commercial, Enjoy!
Thursday, March 08, 2018
Tuesday, January 23, 2018
Hot off the presses!!! The latest God of War trailer along with a release date!
Wednesday, January 10, 2018
Monday, November 20, 2017
Announced, the Art of God of War Book!!! The book has A LOT of great art and shows the development and exploration we did on the team. Huge thanks to everyone at Sony Santa Monica and Dark Horse Comics for making this happen. Pre order available Playstation Gear store! Enjoy!
Friday, November 10, 2017
Nikki and I will be at Booth #322
Selling art prints, original paintings, magnets, coaster sets, stickers and more!
Saturday and Sunday!
Wednesday, November 01, 2017
Here is my Pencil Drawing for the Bruce Lee Spirit of the Dragon Art Show
at the SketchPad Gallery in San Francisco Friday Night!
Tuesday, October 10, 2017
Monday, October 09, 2017
Sunday, October 08, 2017
The Lost Pages shows a glimpse of some behind the scenes artwork by our fantastic concept art team, Stephen Oakley Jose Daniel Cabrera Peña Vance Kovacs and myself for the characters in God of War.
Monday, September 11, 2017
Thursday, August 10, 2017
Thursday, July 20, 2017
A Good Witch. Here's a page out of my sketchbook.
Started with some head drawings and turned into this.
Friday, July 14, 2017
My take on the Scarecrow from the Wizard of Oz. I've always loved this world and the characters that inhabit it. Hope you all dig!
Wednesday, June 21, 2017
Last night's figure drawings with Model Drawing Collective with another great model MsSarahHunter. I have more sketches on my FB, Dela Longfish Art.
Tuesday, June 20, 2017
Some more personal work from the IG archive. More witch sketches. I've been getting questions about creativity and process from people. I'm hoping of teaming up with someone shortly to present a look inside the process of character creation. While the form that will take is still being explored, check back for updates about it.
Wednesday, June 14, 2017
Here are a few images from the game I'm working on, God of War! The hard work, and quality the team has put into this project really shows!!!
Follow me on Instagram: dlongfish
Facebook: Dela Longfish Art
Tuesday, June 13, 2017
Here is the new God of War trailer for E3! I'm proud of all the work the entire dev team and artists put into this. And super happy for the public to get a peek into some more of the mythical elements of the game! Enjoy!
Monday, June 12, 2017
Be sure to follow my Facebook Art Page
where I'll be posting a mix of my professional and personal art.

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Ashley scores in losing effort for Zorky
[AMERICANS ABROAD] Ashley Nick scored for Russian club Zorky Krasnogorsk in its 5-2
loss at Birmingham City Ladies in the second leg of their UEFA Women's Champions League series. The USC product was one of four Americans to start for Zorky, which fell 7-2 on aggregate.
Also starting for Zorky were former UCLA goalie Chante Sandiford, Alyssa Mautz and Amy
Barczuk. The latter two played in the NWSL in 2013.
UEFA Women's Champions League, Round of 16:
Wolfsburg 3 Malmo 1
(Wolfsburg wins 5-2 on aggregate)
FC Zurich Frauen 1 Barcelona 3
(Barcelona wins 6-1 on aggregate.)
Glasgow City Ladies 2 Arsenal Ladies 3
(Arsenal Ladies win 6-2 on aggregate.)
Birmingham City Ladies 5 FK Zorkiy
(Birmingham City Ladies win 7-2 on aggregate.)
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Level 1 - (ages 6 and up) Students in Hip Hop 1 will have a blast in this fast paced, high energy dance class which introduces basic hip hop, the latest trends, & exciting break-dancing moves. Dance conditioning will be introduced to strengthen the body for more advanced hip-hip training. Hip Hop 1 breaks down steps and technique and also emphasizes bringing style and personality to all movement. Hip Hop is never done small and students will be encouraged to step outside of the box and dance big; however, all movement will be modest and age appropriate. (ages 6 and up)
Class length: 1 hour
Attire: Student's choice of t-shirt, tank top, or leotard; student's choice of pants (no jeans allowed); student's choice of street shoes, jazz shoes, or jazz sneaker.
Level 1 - Level 1 Beginner Ballet is the first level in the Classical Ballet Sequence training and is taught at a moderate pace. It is a beginner level ballet class which teaches proper and/ or classical ballet training through a fusion of the Cecchetti, Vaganova, and Russian ballet methods. Students dedicate much of their training in this level towards the vocabulary inherent to ballet through sight recognition and verbal acknowledgement. They learn to use the vocabulary in its proper form and address all ballet skills and/or moves appropriately. Level 1 Beginner Ballet is also an extension of fundamentals taught in Pre-Ballet 1, Pre-Ballet 2, and Pre-Ballet 3 as it incorporates higher levels of difficulty in turning, jumping, and ballet phrases. The students will learn the classical ballet barre, as well as beginning center work. The center work will focus on port de bras (arm positions), balances, basic turns, and jumps. (by invitation only)
Striving for excellence in character with an emphasis on dance technique.
Level 2 - Jazz level 2 is an advanced class tailored to the serious dancer. Jazz 2 expands upon the contemporary jazz technique taught in Jazz 1 while working to improve and perfect the student's flexibility, strength, and coordination. This is a fast paced class where emphasis is placed heavily upon technique and artistic expression. Jazz 2 works to transform the students into performers as well as developing endurance and rhythm. Students will focus on dance conditioning and alignment while improving jazz technique. While some students have no prior dance training, others will have several years of experience. Students will advance with their own ability levels through center work & progressions. (by invitation only)
Tap Level 1, and 2,- Tap classes are designed to develop rhythm, style, and sound. Students will learn a variety of tap styles from Broadway to Rhythm Tap. Exercises focus building flexibility of the knee and ankles, coordination, and speed of movement. The class emphasis is on developing proper tap technique, producing clear tap sounds, and having fun. As students progress through each level, the curriculum becomes increasingly more complex and intricate.
Class length: 45 minutes
Attire: Student's choice of t-shirt, tank top, or leotard; student's choice of pants (no jeans allowed); tap shoes
SAVE THE DATE!
Recital & Reception
Saturday, May 14th!
Level 1 - (age 6 and up) Level 1 Jazz is an upbeat, technically based movement class that teaches the basics for contemporary jazz technique. This class will improve a student's flexibility, introduces movement with body awareness, and strength and coordination using different style of jazz with a variety of music. This class is designed as an introduction to basic jazz technique, focusing on basic jazz positions, turns, jumps, & leaps. Students will also learn center and locomotor progressions as well as proper stretching techniques to enhance strength & flexibility.
Class length: 45 minutes
Attire: Hunter green leotard, black jazz pants, and black jazz shoes. No socks.
Whether you have been dancing for years, wanting to get back in shape, or just wanting to try something new, this class is for you. Every Friday you will have the opportunity to take class in various styles and genres including but not limited to: jazz, comtemporary, modern, ballet, and hip hop. All levels and experiences are welcome! This class will facilitate a fun and supportive atmosphere where everyone can move their bodies freely and reach their goals.
Age- 17 and up
Pay per class: $5 members, $7 non-member
Bring water, comfortable clothes, and a friend!
*Socks, barefeet, or jazz shoes are welcome
14th: HIp Hop


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While quick trips from Rome to the heart of Tuscany are doable, you’ll get a better feel for the classic Italian countryside, ancient hilltop towns, and, of course, traditional dishes like porchetta, by heading to the much closer Umbria aka Italy’s “Green Heart.” North of Rome’s home province, Lazio, Umbria is easy to explore for an afternoon out of the big city. Plus, if you feel like staying the night to see everything, it is home to various hotels and high-end spas in renovated castles.
Assisi – 3,000 years ago, around 1,000 BC, a small population of Umbrians settled on what would become Assisi. The main attraction here is, of course, the double-leveled Basilica Papale di San Francesco, the Papal Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi. The Upper and Lower Basilicas with their multiple chapels are replete with famous frescos and at least one tomb. Head down to the crypts for Saint Francis’ somber burial chamber, created after his hidden remains were found in 1818. It is definitely worth getting a tour to catch all the features of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Perugia – Sitting above the River Tiber, Umbria’s capital, Perugia, is home to picturesque piazzas, medieval streets, and an annual chocolate festival. The nucleus of every Italian town is its cathedrals, churches, and basilicas. One of Perugia’s is the Basilica di San Pietro. The 10th-century church and abbey houses an impressive collection of Renaissance Umbrian art, as well as the L’Orto Medievale, a garden featuring plants straight from medieval myths and religious ceremonies.
But no visit to Perugia would be complete without a tour of the Perugina chocolate factory. Located on the outskirts of town, you can view the test kitchen, a small chocolate museum, and get a tasting of all of Perugia’s products including all the silver-wrapped Baci you can eat.
Orvieto – A thousand feet in the air, high above scenic rolling plains, vineyards, olive groves, and cypress trees, lies the 13th-century town of Orvieto. As you head up the hill, towards the older part of town, the Duomo slowly reveals itself. The striped Duomo (it was made with alternating layers of white travertine and blue-grey basalt) is a Gothic marvel with its golden and bronze façade of bas-reliefs and statues. The Duomo contains religious artifacts including the remains of St. Pietro Parenzo. Afterward, get a guided tour below town. The ancient Etruscans pierced the hill with a network of tunnels and caves.
Spoleto –To the east of Orvieto is another hilltop town that traces its roots back to the BC era, Spoleto. Here you will find the charming Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta and the 4th-century Basilica of San Salvatore, but the main draws are the Rocco Albornoziana, a 14th-century papal fortress, and the annual arts festival, Festival dei Due Mondi (Festival of Two Worlds). This summer festivity celebrate music, theatre, and dance over the course of three weeks from mid-June to early July.
Urbani Truffle Museum – Forget Piemonte and Tuscany, Umbria is actually the largest producers of black truffles and where the famous Urbani Tartufi company is headquartered. Still family-owned, the Urbani main factory is not open to public for good reason (there are expensive truffles everywhere). But in the tiny hamlet nearby, Scheggino, is the Urbani Truffle Museum. The small space covers the history of truffles in Italian food culture and the Urbani’s rise to the cream of the crop. Of course, there’s a shop attached with anything and everything truffle you could need (and sneak home). (Piazza Del Mercato, 22)
Centro de lu Munnu – If you take the highway south from Assisi to Spoleto or the train back to Rome from Perugia, you’ll happen upon Foligno. The town is mostly modern due to WWII bombing, but you should head to the restaurant Centro de lu Munnu. Run by the Savini family, it specializes in very traditional Umbrian cooking—don’t worry, there is pasta!—and wood-fired pizzas. (Via Bevagna, 6)
Podernovo – Right off the road from Narni to Orte is the restaurant Podernovo, located on the Castello delle Regine estate. The restaurant displays the Castello’s bucolic nature, and most everything served is local, from the wild game to homemade pastas and bread.(Strada Ortana Vecchia 2/v)
Can’t make it to Umbria, but want a taste? Here are some wines to try.
Castello delle Regine Princeps
Marchesi Antinori ‘Cervaro della Sala’
Lungarotti Torre di Giano

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The time has come, folks. On August 31st, the new DCU is in full swing and Justice League #1 is the one kicking things off. This was definitely a labor of love put together by Geoff Johns and Jim Lee. They didn’t have to do this book at all, but they chose to. And while it’s a slow burn of an issue rather than epic battle sequences, it sets the stage for a great and new look into what should be the premier title of DC that it hasn’t been the last 10 years.
Marvel didn’t want me left hanging dry that week though. Rick Remender put out another stellar effort in Uncanny X-Force #14 in the continuing Dark Angel saga that sees Archangel assume the mantle of Apocalypse. Jerome Opena makes his way back to art duties, which improves the book tenfold (as if it needed that already). Absolutely the best X-book on the market and am hoping that trend continues for the foreseeable future.
Music provided by The Commuters – As I Make My Way
Scott Snyder and Rafael Albuquerque bring us the conclusion of Ghost War in American Vampire #18. And it’s a fine one, as we see the end of the Skinner Sweet saga (or so it seems) and a new direction that would keep this series going into new period pieces. It’s great to see Snyder committed to this story even with his impending DC re-launch books on the horizon.
IDW brings back an 80′s classic in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1. The darker tone is apparent to go with the way the original indie comic was like. And it’s set up some interesting stories and different takes on the popular characters.
And lastly, it’s back to the Age of Apocalypse with Uncanny X-Force #13. The team’s romp in this universe to retrieve the Life Seed for Archangel has been a nostalgic one, though how it ends makes us think that Archangel might not be so receptive to it. More zany fun from the mind of Rick Remender.
Music Provided by 2 Sided Step – Again and Again
If Scott Snyder co-writes it, a Quick Pick will come.
Snyder and Kyle Higgins tackle Gotham’s family history through a new mini-series in Batman Gates of Gotham #1. We’ve never really fully explore Gotham’s past in-depth and it looks like current events in the Bat-universe are forcing the heroes to look back on that. Say what you will about Grant Morrison’s run on all things Batman as of late – it’s at least opened new ground for other writers to explore in the already-rich Batman mythos.
Meanwhile, Judd Winick jumps on Batman and Robin #23 with a new arc on Jason Todd. Nothing we haven’t seen before, but it’s Winick writing a character he helped bring back a few years ago – we’re guaranteed something will be brewing and it’s not beer.
Uncanny X-Force #10 takes us into the Dark Angel saga that Rick Remender had been plugging at the March comic cons. We fully focus on Archangel’s struggles to control the inner rage Apocalypse is responsible for and it looks like that will be taking us to the Age of Apocalypse. 90′s nostalgia continues to run amuck in this book and it’s pure bliss for those that are into that.


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The long, wild and stunning Nerei Gorges, one of the seven natural wonders of Romania, have been on top of our bucket list for quite some time. My parents’ many stories of climbing, hiking and rafting adventures from when they were young made me fall in love with the place before even seeing it. It’s already a tradition for us to head to southwestern Romania in Băile Herculane each autumn for some top-notch rock climbing and well-deserved relaxation at the hot springs. This time, we finally decided to check the Nerei Gorges off our list.
Nerei Gorges in a nutshell
In the heart of one of Europe’s largest and last remaining virgin beech forests, the Nerei-Beuşniţa National Park is one of the country’s best-kept secrets. Here, the longest gorges in Romania twist and turn for 22 kilometers (13.6 miles). They are widely acclaimed as the most beautiful too. I cannot argue with that.
They are wild and, as cliche as it may sound, simply spectacular. Cliffs up to 200 meters (650 ft) rise up from the river, piercing the sky. There are suspended footbridges, narrow stone-carved pathways perched over the gently flowing Nera River, tunnels and archways, caves and lakes, meadows and river crossings, freshwater springs and isolated households.
The area is also known for its venomous snakes, namely the viper and its even deadlier cousin, the horn-nosed viper. We did not see any, but that doesn’t mean that you should not be careful, especially since there’s no cell phone reception in the gorges!
I consider myself to be quite good at making travel plans. But this time, all the info I gathered back home did not seem to match the scenery…
We decided to hike the Nerei Gorges upstream, starting from Sasca Română, a small village next to the charming old mining town of Sasca Montană. I grabbed an old map and put my index finger on the shortest access route. And it took us nearly a day to get there. Why? It never crossed my mind to check and see whether the road was paved all the way. It was not!
The road from Bozovici to Şopotu Nou is beyond criticism – one pothole next to the other. From Şopotu Nou, there’s a dirt road through the mountain to Sasca Montană. Ours was the only car on the road. No, it was not a smooth ride at all, but it was worth it in the end. And now, I can share the access details with you. The right ones.
To get to Sasca Montană, you must head to Oraviţa. We started from Băile Herculane, as you can see in the map above. From Oraviţa, drive on National Road 57 and then turn left on road 571 to Sasca Montană.
The hiking route through the gorges starts from Sasca Română, which is right next to Sasca Montană (approx. 2 km). You can spend the night in Sasca Montana and start the hike from there, or you can camp close to the biggest attraction in the Nerei-Beuşniţa National Park – Ochiul Beiului Lake. That’s what we did.
To get to Ochiul Beiului Lake and the campsite on the Bei Valley, you must get to the village of Potoc, which is to the left as you drive to Sasca Montana from Oraviţa. From Potoc, follow the signs to Ochiul Beiului and Cheile Nerei (Nerei Gorges in Romanian). The narrow asphalt road will take you down and into the gorges in no time. Once you get on the bottom of the valley, the asphalt road ends at a bridge with a crossroads. This is the entrance to the Nerei-Beuşniţa National Park. To get to Ochiul Beiului Lake, cross the bridge, turn 180 degrees and follow the dirt road on the other side of the stream up the Beiului Valley.
In about 6 km (3.7 miles), or around 30 minutes, we arrived at an opening in the valley with a small restaurant on the left serving trout. On the right, we found the campsite enclosed by a wooden fence. This is where the road ends, and it takes another 30 minutes to walk to Ochiul Beiului Lake.
Where to spend the night
You can spend the night at one of the many guesthouses in Sasca Montană and you can also find accommodation in Şopotu Nou.
If you prefer to camp, there are a few designated areas where you can do so. One is Camping Valea Beiului, near Ochiul Beiului Lake. It might seem a little off-track, but you can start the hike at the crossroads I mentioned above and save yourself some time. Other places where you can pitch your tent are the meadow around the abandoned Damian forestry canton, at Lacul Dracului (Devil’s Lake) and Poiana Meliugului, a meadow further upstream and across the river from Lacul Dracului.
Ochiul Beiului Lake
Ochiul Beiului means “The Eye of the Bey.” To get to it, park your car at the end of the dirt road on the Beiului Valley and follow a wide path on a quiet valley along a crystal-clear river flowing between rocks covered in green moss. We got there just before sunset. There were no other tourists around; it was just us and the silence of the woods.
Legend has it that the lake is fed by the tears of a bey for his lost lover, a beautiful young local girl. I had seen pictures of the lake before, but what was revealed before my eyes was far beyond any expectations. The light, the colors, the clarity, it was all hypnotizing, like a figment of someone’s imagination come true. A few fish were swimming carelessly, as if in an aquarium. Were it not for the fish and seaweed, I could have sworn that it was turquoise mist and not water in there. I could have stared into its depth forever.
Three meters deep (10 ft), Ochiul Beiului Lake is fed by an underground spring. The lake and its mystical turquoise glow are hard to describe in words; I feel as though they simply don’t do it justice. That is why I will let the pictures speak for themselves…
Hiking the Nerei Gorges
We arrived at Camping Valea Beiului in the afternoon and, after visiting Ochiul Beiului Lake, spent the night there. Come morning time, we prepared our backpacks – we decided not to pack our tent and grabbed only our sleeping bags and pads. This meant lighter backpacks and would have made it easier to find a spot to sleep. The weather forecast was excellent, and we weren’t quite sure where we would spend the night. A little mystery couldn’t hurt, right?
There are two ways to do this – upstream or downstream. This means either from Şopotu Nou to Sasca Română (downstream), or from Sasca Română to Şopotu Nou (upstream). Either way, it takes a whole day of walking to get from one end to the other, approximately 12 hours according to the guidebook. But then again, you don’t necessarily need to go all the way to Şopotu Nou. Most hikers choose to walk the section between Sasca Română to Lacul Dracului (Devil’s Lake), the most spectacular part of the Nerei Gorges. We did the same.
The first section of the route is the famous Tunnels’ Pathway. There are 7 tunnels carved into the steep cliffs, some of them perched 15 meters (50 ft) or more above the Nera River, and one of them 40 meters (132 ft) long. This is the most visited part of the Nerei Gorges, thanks to its easy access from both ends. It starts just outside of the village of Sasca Română and ends at the crossroads with the asphalt road coming down from Potoc, the road to Ochiul Beiului Lake and the dirt road that continues through the gorges. It takes 45 minutes – 1 hour to complete, which means 2 hours maximum for the round-trip (taking lost of awesome photos included).
These tunnels have quite a history behind them. Some believe they were carved during the time of the Ottoman occupation to ensure access from the ore mining spots to the Danube, while others say they date back from the time of the Roman occupation.
From the crossroads, the dirt road takes us upstream towards the abandoned Damian forestry canton. The scenery is not as spectacular here, but the sun rays making their way through the wild forest and the silent murmur of the river make for a mystical hike. It took us a little less than 2 hours to get from the crossroads to the canton. We encountered a spring along the way where we stocked up on water.
From the forestry canton, the gentle path continues through the woods, the river on our right, tall rock towers rising on the opposite shore. There are some old rock climbing routes there, and I remember that my dad used to tell me about them. We walk and walk, anxiously waiting for the carved footpaths to be revealed. Then suddenly, the valley gets narrower and the first cliffs appear in our way. I can hardly describe my excitement.
The carved footpaths barely fit one person, and I would bang my backpack onto the cliff time and time again. I’m surprised I didn’t fall into the river. At one point, we had to cross the river and move on the opposite bank. We took off our shoes and dipped in the wide river. During spring months, when the water is higher, I’m sure crossing the river is quite the challenge.
The carved pathways and occasional tunnels and archways continue on this side of the river. The steeper, more exposed sections are equipped with safety cables. The scenery is like a drug, and you can’t help but get high on it. We stopped at every turn and took pictures on every section of carved pathways, wishing for the hike to never end.
The valley widened again and we left the perched pathways behind us. Cliffs still rose high across the river. We continued through the forest and reached a suspended footbridge over the Nera River. Unfortunately, the wooden planks were rotten and many of them missing, and the cable torn from one side so we did not dare cross it. Shortly after, we stocked up on water again from a spring near the river signaled with a signpost. We continued on the path which took us away from the river and deeper into the forest. A signpost told us that the last attraction for the day was on the left.
Lacul Dracului, Devil’s Lake, is where the devil played its charms. Legend has it that a demon threw itself in the lake after having lost a bet with an old man. To this day, locals believe the lake has no bottom, and there’s a common superstition that those who venture in for a swim never come back up.
It was afternoon when we reached the lake, hidden in the forest close to the river in complete and utter silence. Rays of light were making their way past the trees, sending reflections on the deep blue water. The coloring is surreal, the blue is so unusual and intense that it almost puts a spell on you. Who knows, perhaps it did.
Lacul Dracului is 13 meters (42 ft) deep and is the biggest karst lake in Romania. Enclosed by imposing overhanging cliffs, it was once an underground lake that came to light after the roof of the cave collapsed.
We continued our hike
From what we could see, you can camp near the lake, on the banks of the Nera River. There was a nice little spot there, but mosquitoes and other nasty bugs kept feeding on us and, considering that we did not bring a tent, we imagined it would not be such a good idea to sleep there. So we continued…
The initial plan was to spend the night in Poiana Meliugului, a meadow with a spring that was not far from the Devil’s Lake. But the bugs were killing us so we thought that going up above the gorges might be a better idea. We ended up going up on a path that was not on our map, but seeing that it had been recently marked and that the signpost said 3 hours to Sasca Română, we figured it was worth a shot.
We climbed the path until we reached some beautiful meadows. The markings were hard to spot at times, there were many dirt roads and I’m actually surprised we did not get lost. We decided to keep moving until we’d find a nice place to spend the night. We kept passing by what seemed to be meadows, but they were all covered in thistles. So we continued into the sunset on what seemed like a wide rocky road carved into the hill, which we later learned was the Old Roman Road used to transport the ore from the mines.
We ended up laying our sleeping bags under a walnut tree on small thistles right outside of Sasca Română. Mosquitoes sucked my blood all night. It was a nightmare. I wanted to get up and continued through the Tunnels’ Pathway to the car in the middle of the night just to get away from them. I don’t know how, but I survived the night. As soon as the first sun rays appeared, we packed up and left. We crossed the spectacular Tunnel’s Pathway first thing in the morning and reached our car just in time for breakfast.
After years of talking and dreaming about it, we finally did it – a three-day odyssey through the Nerei Gorges. It surpassed all expectations and left me craving for more. It was a mystical journey, a fantasy movie come to life, like something from Lord of the Rings and Game of Thrones combined, only much better because we were actually living it. And as I finish writing this article, I’m daydreaming of returning to Nerei Gorges to explore all the hidden wonders we missed this time.

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NME.COM hip-hop expert Sarah Edwards (Blag Magazine) recently went to New York to go and see the Beastie Boys-organised ‘Stop The Violence’ concert. She also spent a week partying at some of the city’s hottest hip-hop nights. This is what she saw….
One of the first parties NME.COM attends sees hip-hop’s underground emerge en masse at the dauntingly cheesy BB King Blues Club in Times Square for the launch of ‘Underground Airplay Version 1.01’ – a compilation of new talent brought to heads by Lyricist Lounge and Ecko Unltd.
Lyricist Lounge has been responsible for the rise of some of today’s bigger names, including [a]Eminem[/a] and Rah Digga, with their ‘back in the day’ open Mic nights. First up was Oakland’s female MC Mystic. By way of freestyle she introduced us to soloist Tahir from the Dead Prez camp – then M of the duo makes a brief appearance. With beats by Hedrush – imagine Dead Prez anthem ‘Hip Hop’ meeting the Dirty South via New York – the sound is amazing.
Also billed are Obie Trice, Lord Have Mercy, The Outsidaz and former Arsonists member D-Story, one of the most over excited, entertaining and hyped MC for years. In the end, the highlight of the event is second host [a]Mos Def[/a] who held it down between the performances, freestyles and skits.
The next night then, and time for the Cali-Comm Tour. First up is Kut Masta Kurt with Motion Man, followed by Cali Agents. The Hieroglyphics Crew are in almost full effect tonight, minus Del, who is on duty with Damon Albarn’s [a]Gorillaz[/a].
It had all started off with Pep Love who breezed through his set with aplomb. The underrated MC warm up the stage nicely for his bosses, Souls of Mischief, who show that after dropping their classic ’93 to Infinity’ almost ten years ago, they still have what it takes. Souls are overwhelmed by the warmth and enthusiasm from their New York audience, as they admit to NME.COM that they don’t know what to expect.
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Afterwards, luvvies gather at Hammerstein Ballroom for [a]Strokes[/a] and Moldy Peaches and scantily clad girls and guys argue their way into Lotus for Pete Tong.
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When it arrives to the essential figures of a present day hypercar, certainly none have as very little relevance as its leading velocity. You can make use of a sub three-2nd -60mph time in most parts of the globe without having creating a ruckus—just discover the closest toll booth on a highway. Pin the throttle flat and for a quick second, right up until regard for one’s fellow humans or dread of the dashing ticket requires over, it is really doable to experience all of the torque and electricity. But reaching the Vmax for most of these hand-crafted exotics remains an summary plan, even on Germany’s derestricted Autobahns.
Having said that, there is one paved road extended and flat more than enough to lastly run out of steam. It can be at a Volkswagen-owned test track in a town termed Ehra-Lessien in Germany, found a couple of miles from the firm’s Wolfsburg HQ. Among the its attributes are a 12-mile (20km) substantial-pace circuit that features a five.four-mile (8.7km) straight, just the thing for finding out a pretty fast prime velocity. In 1998 it truly is where by McLaren observed out its F1 street auto would achieve 240.1mph (386.4km/h), and where Bugatti then conquer that output report with the 253.8mph (408.5km/h) Veyron in 2007.
Rapidly forward another nine several years and Bugatti replaced the Veyron with the Chiron, yet another scarab-like hypercar but this time with an even more effective 8L W16 engine, packing almost one,500hp (1,103kW). But when the new automobile arrived, Bugatti exposed that its major pace was really electronically confined to a greatest of 261mph (420km/h). It could theoretically go more quickly than that but its specially designed Michelin tires would fall short beneath the intense forces. Presumably that point need to have been gnawing away at Bugatti’s bosses, simply because the organization made the decision to do something about that.
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As with McLaren’s 1998 history operate, the Chiron in concern was subtly modified from conventional, in this situation fitted with an uprated protection mobile, an aerodynamic bodykit, an motor that was massaged to produce one,578hp (one,177kW), and a established of specially designed Michelin Pilot Cup 2s that the French tire corporation constructed to endure the stresses of rotating 4,100 occasions a moment.
It also set Andy Wallace driving the wheel, a veteran British racing driver who created his name successful Le Mans in 1988—before the 3-mile Mulsanne Straight received damaged up by a pair of chicanes. Wallace is no stranger to Ehra-Lessien (he drove the McLaren to that 240mph report) nor to Bugatti these days he’s on its payroll as a exam driver (and very last appeared on these webpages screening a significantly slower, far more LEGO Chiron).
Bugatti and Wallace spent 4 times at Ehra-Lessien, and sooner or later uncovered more than enough confidence in the motor vehicle to hold it flat above “the bounce,” a resurfaced section of track that would unsettle the Chiron as it crossed it at warp velocity. “Right after it landed and had a little bit of a weave about I imagined it was the best it really is been, the cross wind was a tiny little bit a lot less and I just held it pinned,” he explained to Autocar.
The outcome was a scarcely believable 304.773mph (490.484km/h), supplying the Bugatti hypercar bragging rights that will in all probability be difficult to beat—particularly since Bugatti, like Ehra-Lessien, is owned by Volkswagen. At the exact same time, Bugatti is a European company, and for that reason operates in metric, as do most of its global customers. You have to speculate if conversations have currently started about striving to uncover an more 10km/h so it can break the 500km/h barrier as properly.
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Since Dec. 7, he has performed once each in Whitefish, Helena, Billings and Bozeman to benefit, respectively, Neighbors in Need, Family Promise (Helena and Billings), and the Gallatin Food Bank. On Dec. 20 and 21, he performed in Missoula to benefit United Way and Family Promise.
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Wales began their World Cup qualifying campaign with a defeat to world number one side Belgium, despite Harry Wilson's superb opener.
Wilson, preferred in the false nine role ahead of regular striker Kieffer Moore, was on hand to give his side an early lead, sweeping home after a superb move inspired by in-form captain Gareth Bale.
Bale was one of two Welsh survivors from the last meeting between these two sides at Euro 2016 - a night that remains Welsh football's finest hour.
But there was to be no repeat of that fairytale result against a team that has recovered to march its way to the top of the world rankings.
Kevin De Bruyne fired the hosts level with a thundering drive midway through the first half, before Thorgan Hazard's header handed them a deserved lead.
Wales battled bravely, but any hopes of claiming something evaporated when Chris Mepham cut Dries Mertens down inside the penalty area.
Romelu Lukaku then duly stepped up to roll home for his 58th goal in 90 international games.
Remarkably, it's Belgium's first win over Wales in just over eight years, although there is certainly plenty of reason for encouragement for the Dragons, who were once again lead by Rob Page in the absence of boss Ryan Giggs.
Wales weren't helped by injuries to the likes of Aaron Ramsey and Ben Davies before this clash, and the early loss of Joe Allen, back in the starting line-up for the first time in nearly two years, will be a huge concern.
It's been a long way back for the Stoke City midfielder, who had been talking up his hopes of finally reaching a World Cup this week, admitting this could well be his last chance to take his place on world football's greatest stage.
However, after seven otherwise subdued minutes, his night was over.
A suspected hamstring injury sparked understandable concern on the bench, and among his team-mates, and it became clear quickly that he wasn't able to continue.
A gut-punch for so many reasons.
But Wales, to their credit, bounced back in superb fashion.
Indeed, their opening goal, three minutes later, was a moment of pure unadulterated quality, with the skipper at the heart of it.
After playing a wonderful one-two with Connor Roberts out wide, Bale's stunning through-ball was pounced upon by Wilson, who calmly swept home.
Belgium's world class attacking talents had rightly, and persistently, been talked up throughout the build-up this clash, but this was strike that would have been befitting of any world class team.
But the loss of Allen wasn't entirely forgotten.
Wales lacked bite in the middle of the park, and frequently gave Belgium's galaxy of stars far too much space in which to express themselves.
Lukaku, who had netted 40 of the 153 Belgium goals under Roberto Martinez, should have levelled a few minutes later, but somehow conspired to fire over the bar from close range following a fizzed De Bruyne cross.
Joe Rodon and James Lawrence both put their bodies on the line brilliantly moments later to keep the Belgians at bay, but the hosts deservedly restored parity on 23 minutes as De Bruyne, who was afford too much space on the edge of the area, drove home into the bottom-left corner of Danny Ward's net.
It wasn't difficult to sense the relief among the hosts. The Belgian press had made little effort in hiding just how deep the scars of Lille still run when penning their previews for this game, but will have surely been impressed by how the number one ranked side in the world started to turn to the screw.
Six minutes after hauling themselves level, they were in front.
The otherwise excellent Neco Williams afforded far to much space on the right flank for Thomas Meunier to get a cross away, and after marker Connor Roberts unfortunately slipped at the wrong time, Hazard was there to head home.
To think Eden wasn't missed too much just goes to show the frightening level of quality within the Red Devils' ranks.
Nevertheless, the character shown by the visitors will be a big positive for Page ahead of next week's clash with the Czech Republic.
Wales refused to throw in the towel, with Bale unable to get a proper connection on a spectacular overhead kick, before Daniel James fired over the bar after cutting inside from the left.
But Belgium made sure of the points 17 minutes from time, with Mepham clipping Mertens after Ward had palmed away a cross.
Lukaku made no mistake.
After taking an early lead, Wales found themselves 3-1 down.
How Wales respond will be crucial in setting the tone for this World Cup qualifying campaign.
Belgium: Courtois; Alderweireld, Vermaelen (Denayer 45), Vertonghen (c); Meunier, De Bruyne, Dendoncker, Tielemans; Mertens (Trossard 90), Lukaku, T. Hazard
Subs: Mignolet, Casteels, Foket, Vanaken, Januzaj, Praet, Benteke, Castagne, Doku, Batshuayi
Goal: De Bruyne 23, Hazard 29, Lukaku 72 (pen)
Wales: Ward; Mepham, Lawrence, Rodon; C.Roberts, Wilson (Roberts 66), Allen (Morrell 7), Ampadu, N.Williams; James, Bale (c)
Subs: Hennessey, Davies, Gunter, Cabango, J.Williams, Robson-Kanu, Moore, Norrington-Davies, Smith, Lawrence
Goal: Wilson 11
Subs for both teams
Hazard is off for Castagne.
Kieffer Moore is on for Bale.
Intensity of this game has dropped off a cliff in the last few minutes.
Both sides seemingly content to conserve their energy.
It's been a tricky night for Wales, but there are definite positives.
Hazard into the book
He barges Connor Roberts over on the touchline.
The Swansea man isn't happy about it.
Penalty to Belgium
Mepham switches off.
Tries to clear it, but instead, with his back to the player, takes out Mertens after the ball is played into the box.
Belgium still threatening
Mertens finds Lukaku inside the area with a terrific low ball that eludes Lawrence. But the Welsh defender recovers to block Lukaku's shot.
It's crowded out, but falls to De Bruyne 25 yards out a few moments later.
He tries his luck, but it whistles past the post.
Tyler Roberts is coming on now. He replaces Harry Wilson.
Meunier into the book
High boot on Bale.
Wales have a chance to whip a freekick in from the left here. Wilson standing over it....
Denayer heads clear.
James has a go
Scampers down the left flank in the way Daniel James often does.
Bale is making a run through the middle, but James decides to go on his own, cutting inside before blazing over the bar.
Positive from Wales
Decent start to this second half.
Bale weaves his way into the box after breaking to the byline on the right. Cuts inside on his left inside the area, but he's unable to get a shot away.
Then, moments later, a deep cross catches out Courtois, and Daniel James is able to dink the ball back across goal for Bale with his back to goal.
He goes for a spectacular overhead kick, but gets the connection all wrong.
Belgium on top
The hosts are dominating possession at the moment, and finding space in the middle of the park.
Wales working desperately hard to try and make things happen.
Daniel James turns into a crowd of players and wins a freekick.
Stand down folks.
Wilson okay to continue.
Hazard skies another effort well over the bar.
Wilson down now
This would be another massive blow.
He's been hobbling gingerly since a foul from Dendoncker moments earlier.
He's receiving treatment now.
Fingers crossed he's okay to continue as he's been very good so far.
Hazard fires over
Lukaku tees him up on the edge of the box, but his curling shot is always climbing.
GOAL! Belgium 2-1 Wales (Hazard)
Who needs Eden?
Thorgen Hazard heads Belgium in front.
Again, some suspect defending there.
Neco Williams doesn't do anywhere near enough to close down Meunier, who pings in the cross.
Connor Roberts, marking Hazard, slips at a crucial moment, and he has all the time in the world to head home.
GOAL! Belgium 1-1 Wales (De Bruyne)
Hazard tees up De Bruyne just outside the area, and he's given far too much space by the Wales defence.
Looks up and drills into the bottom corner of Danny Ward's net.
Lovely strike, but you cannot give a player of that quality so much space.
Rodon doing well against Lukaku so far
Another threatening ball towards Lukaku at the near post from the left, but Rodon deals with the danger brilliantly and closes him down brilliantly. Goal kick.
Should be 1-1
Lukaku has to score.
It's a typically brilliant ball from De Bruyne, who whips a low ball across the penalty area, but Lukaku, on his left foot, can't keep his balance and his shot goes sky high over the bar from close range.
Great block from Rodon
Wales surrender possesion midway inside their own half and De Bruyne feeds Lukaku inside the penalty area.
Lukaku's bearing down on goal, but Roodn stands up brilliantly to block.
GOAL! Belgium 0-1 Wales (Wilson)
Oh my goodness me.
What a brilliant goal.
Bale sprays out wide to Roberts, who hits it first time back to Bale, and the Spurs star plays a deft through ball for Wilson to latch on to and he sweeps home.
Allen in trouble
Joe Allen looks to have twinged his hamstring in the middle of the park.
He's down and receives some treatment, but he's unable to carry on.
Morrell is coming on, and Allen, as you'd expect, looks utterly devastated.
Breather for Wales
Alderweirweld is penalised for leaning into Wilson unfairly and Wales have a freekick.
Visitors have seemingly already reverted to a back five, but the hosts aren't causing too many problems so far.
Early spell of possession for Belgium
The hosts knocking it around with some confidence already. Alderweireld attempts a pass over the top of the Wales defence, but Mertens is offisde.
Belgium are, absolutely and totally inexplicably, in white this evening.
As a kit traditionalist, I'm absolutely seething. Shambolic scenes.


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WOLCOTT, N.Y. (WWTI) — New York State Police are investigating a body that was found on the shore of Lake Ontario.
According to State Police, a body was found by a fisherman on the shoreline of Blind Sodus Bay in the town of Wolcott on Thursday, May 12.
Troopers responded to the area where the report was made on Ingersoll Drive in the afternoon hours.
State Police said that the remains appear to have been in the water for an extended period of time and remain unidentified.
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Since officially launching the Bósa project earlier this year, the LA-based house music duo has become known for its keen ability to fuse lush, organic soundscapes with catchy tribal house beats and spiritual undertones. Shedding new light on their debut EP Eyes of the Jaguar, Bósa’s remix EP offers nine unique perspectives on the original six tracks. A singular set of unique and cutting-edge artists including The Invisible People (An-Ten-nae’s new house music project), Drezza, and Tigereyes utilize their production prowess by blending a plethora of sounds and textures across a wide palate that spans a variety of genres, adding their individual twists to the journey along the way. Integrating melodies from across the globe with instruments such as Turkish Oud, Japanese Shakuhachi, Taiko, Moroccan Santur, blues guitar, and a myriad of percussive elements lands the remix EP synergistically within the framework of the ecstatic and exotic dance world, EDM, breaks, house, and techno. To support their busy release schedule, Bósa will perform at the upcoming Santa Cruz Music Festival, taking place in Santa Cruz, CA on October 19th and 20th alongside renowned acts such as Jai Wolf, Hippie Sabotage, Autograf, The Funk Hunters, Louis Futon, Mikey Lion, Sweater Beats, Worthy, and Christian Martin.
Bósa powerfully merges primal and refined sounds, masterfully blending methodically composed electronica with world-inspired live drums. Utilizing globally sourced field recordings from their travels as independent musicians, Bósa delivers a sound that pushes the boundaries of traditional house music. The Bósa vibe is an unparalleled one of evocative contrast, the marriage of low driving frequencies and euphoric soundscapes, seamlessly woven together with rich ancestral percussion. The dynamic duo consists of veteran DJ/producer Stephan Jacobs, an immensely prolific music producer with his own unique style. Stephan has shared the stage with major artists such as Pretty Lights on some of the world’s most renowned festivals such as Coachella, SnowGlobe, Lightning in a Bottle, and Austin City Limits. The other half of the duo is composed of Sunev Lovechild, a prodigal producer who adds his unique flavor as a percussionist, vocalist, and globally recognized instrumentalist. Their collaboration began years earlier as their destinies intertwined in the city of Los Angeles. The two friends found themselves performing together at festivals, nightclubs, and conscious gatherings. What began as an impromptu set with Stephan DJing and Sunev performing alongside him on live percussion soon gave way to requests for the duo to play together; thus the Bósa project was officially born. Their overall ascending style of music is one that incorporates flavors of a transglobal reservoir, made from the raw star materials of space, sculpted and transformed into songs of elation. As this new entity emerges from the creative universal melange, the intention of its trajectory is to go forth with an inclusive state of family. Bósa invites all those that seek an audible journey to a mystical realm, using music as a means for healing the spirit and celebrating through dance.


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If you’re looking for a hotel in San Bruno, look no further than Comfort Inn & Suites San Francisco Airport WEST.
Given the close proximity to Golden Gate National Cemetery (1.3 mi), guests of Comfort Inn & Suites San Francisco Airport WEST can easily experience one of San Bruno's most popular landmarks.
Comfort Inn & Suites San Francisco Airport WEST is a hotel offering a flat screen TV, air conditioning, and a refrigerator in the rooms, and it is easy to stay connected during your stay as free wifi is offered to guests.
The hotel features 24 hour front desk, room service, and newspaper. Plus, guests can enjoy a fitness center and breakfast, which have made this a popular choice among travellers visiting San Bruno. For guests with a vehicle, free parking is available.
If you’re looking for a Korean restaurant, consider a visit to K Grill & Tofu House or San Bruno Korean BBQ, which are all conveniently located a short distance from Comfort Inn & Suites San Francisco Airport WEST.
During your visit, be sure to check out Sanatan Mandir (0.4 mi), which is a popular attraction within walking distance of the hotel.
The staff at Comfort Inn & Suites San Francisco Airport WEST looks forward to serving you during your upcoming visit.
Absolutely loved my stay here! The guests were incredibly warm and welcoming. There was a lack of lattes here but I would still stay here again! Better than Marriott. The desk clerk gave me some phenomenal restaurant recommendations!
My boss booked me into this hotel for a 14 day work trip. Parking was easy and the front desk staff was nice. It’s close to the airport so every once in a while it sounds like a plane is going to land on the roof. The heater runs for a few hours silently, and then it starts rattling and vibrating and sounds like there’s a diesel truck in your room. I have to turn it off wait a few minutes and turn it back on. The breakfast is so so. I tried to take a bath the other night because my muscles were hurting. I ended up with a very disappointing lukewarm bath. There was no hot water. The beds are comfortable enough, but a couple of pillows smells like somebody else’s hair. I wonder if they had been changed. Rooms are pretty basic and uninspiring. I don’t think I would come back here.
The hotel was fine with free parking. We had a nice room with a refrigerator and microwave. Breakfast was good with hard eggs, bagels and creme cheese, yogurt, waffles, and 3 cereals. There was no fat free milk.It is very convenient to the airport
The location was withing close driving to San Francisco. We stayed here because it was much cheaper then stay in San Francisco. I basically liked it. It was clean and well kept. The complementary continental breakfast was in fact very good. Lots of choices of different breakfast foods. I also liked that they had lots of different flavors of yogurt. Other places they give you just strawberry or just Light Yogurts. There's a large sitting area on the 2nd floor which we used to have a little snack with friends. It was right outside our rooms. My only issue is that I don't care for hotels that have the powder room separate from the sinks. I prefer the bathroom and the bathroom sink be in the same room. Other then that, go for it. Oh, and the soda machine was always out of bottled water. Maybe they were out of soda too. We didn't try to buy the soda. We had to stop at a store to buy water. We were there for 3 nights and 4 days. The on-site parging was good too.…
Was arriving in SFO on a midnight flight so this was a very convenient place to grab a night's sleep. Checked in around 1am with no problem. At that hour, neighborhood was quite. Parking was in ground floor garage with very tight spaces. (Note: - When it comes to rental cars in San Francisco, try to go with the smallest vehicle you can. Parking is hard to come by and often quite EXPENSIVE. A smaller car is easier to manage. Also get something with a trunk and put ANYTHING of value in there and out of sight when you park.) Hotel was clean and felt safe. When it comes to the "Breakfast Included" at a hotel, my expectations are pretty low. An edible protein or two (such as eggs and bacon). A bread item that isn't stale. Plenty of hot coffee. My expectations were met here. The only thing I really recall of note from the breakfast was that as I was eating I saw them run out of scrambled eggs and it took 5 minutes or so before any staff seemed to take notice, then more time to prepare more. All in all though I WOULD recommend this as a stop-over spot if you have a late night arrival or early morning departure.…


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Memphis, TN – The next generation of the revolutionary self tuning EZ-EFI system from FAST™ features a refined, higher flowing and higher horsepower-capable throttle body, along with greater tuning optimization for any engine making up to 1200 horsepower.
The original FAST™ EZ-EFI changed self tuning fuel injection forever with the industry’s easiest carburetor-to-EFI conversion option. Now the EZ-EFI 2.0 has been upgraded with more features than ever before, while maintaining its ease of use that doesn’t require a laptop or tuning experience. It simply tunes itself as the user drives. Its eight-injector, die cast throttle body features late-model OEM sensors for accuracy and durability, supports up to 1200 horsepower (the highest on the market), includes ignition timing control and is able to run E85 fuels while competing versions cannot. It flows more air than the first generation EZ-EFI throttle body due to an improved inlet, while a new secondary shaft throttle stop adjustment provides even more precise idle airflow adjustment and balance. Meanwhile, an industry exclusive and unique-to-FAST™ integrated fuel pulse damper creates ultra-precise fuel control. The EZ-EFI 2.0 also incorporates needle-bearing supported shafts instead of bushings, and an integrated fuel rail design with crossover for tighter packaging. Setup includes the market’s fewest connection wires, including a new high-quality wiring harness and a sleek mesh-type loom.
The EZ-EFI 2.0 has an updated hand-held as well and features a color touch screen. Self-powered through the ECU, it shares the same mounting points as the Garmin Nuvi GPS, meaning there are nearly limitless mounting options. The ECU itself utilizes an LED diagnostic feature that features on-board diagnostics and EZ-Test™ Indicator Lights. The FAST™ EZ-EFI 2.0 works with either generation of EZ-EFI throttle body, multi-port systems, dual quad systems and Inglese™ throttle bodies, and is compatible with multiple fuel pump options including in-tank, inline, high-horsepower inline, return style and returnless style. Electronic fuel pressure measurement is standard on all kits, and each one works with a wet nitrous system. The EZ-Ignition™ features an EZ-Solution™ option, meaning that it can work with most common ignition systems, and is plug-and-play with FAST™ distributors or crank triggers. The EZ-EFI 2.0 is 100 percent designed and engineered by FAST™ and includes a limited lifetime warranty backed by the industry’s most extensive technical support team.
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•Maintains ease-of-use that doesn’t require a laptop or previous tuning experience
•Able to run E85 fuels as opposed to competitor versions that cannot
•Fuel pulse damper creates extremely precise fuel control
•Features market’s fewest connection wires, including sleek wiring harness & mesh-type loom
•Updated hand-held features a color touch screen & shares the same mounting points as Garmin Nuvi GPS for almost limitless mounting options
•Works with EZ-EFI or Inglese™ throttle bodies, multi-port systems & dual quad systems
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Blood of My BrothereBook - 2010
When Jay Cassio's best friend is murdered in a job clearly done by professionals, the walls that he has built to protect himself from the world of others begin to shatter. Dan Del Colliano had been his confidante and protector since the men were children on the savage streets of Newark, New Jersey. When Dan supports and revives Jay after Jay's parents die in a plane crash, their bond deepens to something beyond brotherhood, beyond blood. Now Jay, a successful lawyer, must find out why Dan died and find a way to seek justice for his murder. Isabel Perez has lived a life both tainted and charmed since she was a teenager in Mexico. She holds powerful sway over men and has even more powerful alliances with people no one should ever try to cross. She desperately wants her freedom from the chains these people have placed on her. When Jay catapults into her world, their connection is electric, their alliance is lethal, and their future is anything but certain.
Publisher: New York : The Story Plant, 2010
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Ontario to lift capacity limits for restaurants, bars, gyms Monday, source says
Ontario will allow businesses such as restaurants, bars and fitness centres to start lifting COVID-19 capacity limits starting on Monday, a government source told CBC News.
The senior government official, who was not authorized to speak publicly and spoke to CBC News on condition of anonymity, said Premier Doug Ford’s cabinet approved the changes on Thursday.
Ford is scheduled to hold a news conference alongside Dr. Kieran Moore, Ontario’s chief medical officer of health, at 2 p.m. ET to reveal further details of the plan. You can watch it live in this story.
The source said Ford and his ministers are making the move after Moore was satisfied there wasn’t a surge in infections after the recent holiday weekend.
“Dr. Moore said last week he wanted to see the impact of Thanksgiving,” the source said.
“With the incubation period now over and no increase in cases, we are confident we can proceed with our phased plan to safely reopen.”
Ontario has been at Step 3 of what the government calls its “Roadmap to Reopen” since mid-July. Last Wednesday, CBC News reported the province’s strategy for lifting pandemic restriction would be unveiled this week.
Ford has said the new plan will provide a long-term vision, and will involve applying any new restrictions in tailored and localized ways with the aim of avoiding further shutdowns.
Currently, fitness centres in Ontario are limited to 50 per cent capacity. At restaurants and bars, capacity is also limited to ensure patrons of different groups maintain a distance of two metres.
The official said the plan will also signal when physical distancing and capacity limits can be lifted in settings where proof of vaccination is not required, such as places of worship.
Despite the recent holiday weekend and students recently heading back to school for in-person classes, the pandemic continues to recede in Ontario. The seven-day average of new daily cases has been falling since Sept. 5 and now stands at 406, while the burden on hospitals has remained relatively steady.
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Fort Kesroli in Rajasthan
An excellent destination for a
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traveling to India with her boyfriend on a business trip to Delhi. They both plan to buy readymade garments for their Santa Monica boutique. "I have done the
Triangle (Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur) thing and do not have time to fly any place far. Do I have any other options for a road trip from Delhi so that I can check out an exotic destination without spending too much time on the road?" she asks.
Indeed, land transportation in India is a major challenge and traffic is only getting worse. One destination that you might want to think about is the Fort in Kesroli that has now been converted into a hotel. Kesroli is in the Alwar district of Rajasthan and is
just 4-5 hours by car from Delhi.
I also found the resort to be a perfect retreat with no phone lines or television in the rooms. In other words, you can really spend some quality time with your boyfriend after you are done with your business.
Imagine sleeping in a 700-year-old fort where you can hear the birds singing almost as if it was 700 year ago!
Hill Fort Kesroli is located in the countryside in the middle of a small village where life does not seem to have changed much since the time the fort was built. The resort provides excellent service, the attention to detail is amazing, and you almost feel as part of a royal family while you are there.
The hotel is relatively small. It only accommodates a few dozen guests, which provides a rather cozy, almost family-like environment. It is not your typical
bed and breakfast place but the staff is so good that you almost feel like you are staying with an Indian family. All meals are included in the price and they also serve tea in the afternoon. This is the time when you get to meet other guests and can even chat with them.
The closest major city is Alwar. To my surprise, although not well cared for, Alwar has a very impressive palace and museum. The royal palace in Alwar is almost a mystical place where you feel the intrigues of centuries ago, the tense calm between English and the Indians, and can admire the beautiful architecture of the times.
Close to the fort there are a few other activities such as the Siliserh Lake, Neelkanth Temple and Sariska Tiger Sanctuary. However, you can simply stay in the resort all the time catching up on
your sleep or reading. Fort Kesroli offers a place
to just have some plain fun
Fort Keseroli is a great escape from New Delhi and a way to see India, all at a great price. It is a short trip and a place to shop like the locals because there are very few tourists in this area. I look forward to visit other hotels in historic properties by Neemrana Group because of my unforgettable experience at Hill Fort
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Temperatures are expected to drop tonight so Herts County Council's gritting teams will be out in force.
Arriva has changed its bus timetables for Stevenage, St Albans and Welwyn Hatfield areas.
A classic Lotus car event in Wheathampstead raised more than £1,000 for a Welwyn Garden City charity on August 17.
Herts' fire union agreed yesterday that it would carry out industrial action if fire crew reduction plans go ahead.
Five men from Potters Bar, St Albans and Stevenage have been arrested as part of a Europe-wide crackdown on child trafficking.
Jobs were cut at Bathstore's head office in Welwyn Garden City today but are currently safe at the Hitchin and St Albans stores.
Bathstore, which has its headquarters in Welwyn Garden City, has been placed under administration today - putting jobs at the company under threat.


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It turns out someone in the NHL does want Niklas Hagman for half-price and it’s the Anaheim Ducks.
Ducks GM Bob Murray snagged the now former Flames forward off re-entry waivers meaning he’ll be paying him $1.5 million against the cap this season, a burden he’ll share with the Flames and GM Jay Feaster. Hagman has been a man exiled in Calgary after not finding much success there, he’ll get a chance to help the Ducks turn things around and join a pair of Finnish teammates in Saku Koivu and Teemu Selanne.
Hagman might get the shot to start on the Ducks’ second line with those two while Jason Blake continues to be out with an injury. Letting that Finnish line roll and play how they want might be key for Anaheim to breaking out of the funk they’ve been in of late losing seven of their last eight and 10 of their last 12.
The question left for Hagman is if he has anything left or not. If he does, the Ducks have a steal for the rest of the season and a guy who might have instant chemistry with the team. If not, the Ducks aren’t really losing out money-wise and in the state they’re in now taking a shot on Hagman isn’t so bad.
Would you take Niklas Hagman on your team for half his $3 million contract? You can if you want to now because the Calgary Flames have put Hagman on re-entry waivers.
Hagman’s play in Calgary since coming over in the Dion Phaneuf trade has been less-than inspiring. In parts of three seasons now in Calgary, Hagman has scored a total of 17 goals and has just one goal and three assists this season. He was just sent down to the AHL earlier this week and about the only guy less impressive than him in Calgary is Matthew Stajan.
Yeah, that Phaneuf trade didn’t work out so hot for Calgary.
Hagman’s been playing third and fourth line minutes in Calgary so it’s tough to say what he’s really got to offer for teams other than potential rabid disappointment. At nearly 32 years-old Hagman isn’t too old and could benefit from a change in scenery. That’s a big “if” though.
We’ll find out at noon on Monday whether someone put a claim in on Hagman. With the likelihood of that being slim, GM Jay Feaster will have to find another way to lose money off the Flames’ salary cap.
The long shot that Sean Avery would be claimed on re-entry waivers proved to be just that, a long shot. Avery cleared waivers and will be set to rejoin the New York Rangers on Thursday night. Avery’s travels this season have been tumultuous already after being cut by New York during training camp and sent to their farm team in Connecticut of the AHL.
After struggling to start the season, the Rangers sought to change things around and opted to bring Avery back into the fold as coach John Tortorella sought a spark. After the Rangers’ 5-2 win over San Jose last night, however, perhaps the spark the Rangers needed was just the threat of Avery rejoining them soon.
Avery when he’s at his best is one of the better tenacious forecheckers in the league and has a defined penchant for driving opponents crazy and making them take dumb penalties. At his worst, Avery does the same to the Rangers taking bad penalties and proving to be a bigger distraction than a help to the team.
Which Avery do the Rangers get upon his humbling return from the AHL? Anything less than the guy who helps the Rangers out will see him stapled to a seat in the press box or potentially sent back to Connecticut. Expect Avery at his irritating best against Anaheim on Thursday or whenever John Tortorella sees fit to play him.


New Delhi, March 20: Lenovo has launched its latest high-performance laptop, the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9. The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 from the Lenovo Yoga series is expected to offer desirable solutions to both professional and personal computing needs. The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 comes with the latest specifications and features, which is anticipated to set new standards in the laptop industry.
As per a report of Gizmochina, Lenovo’s has launched the Yoga Pro 9 laptop globally. Lenovo has also recently launched its Legion gaming laptop series in India. The Lenovo Legion series comes with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and next-gen features. The new Legion series includes Legion Pro 7i, Legion 7i, Legion Pro 5i and Legion 5i laptops. Lenovo Launches New Legion Series Gaming Laptops With AI Features in India: Check Details.
Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 Specifications and Features
The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 comes with a 14th-generation Intel Core Ultra 9 processor, which is expected to provide high speed and efficiency. Customers who seek alternative configurations, the Yoga Pro 9 also features an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor. Both of the variants come with an integrated Neural Processing Unit (NPU) and a choice between Intel Arc Graphics or NVIDIA’s RTX 4050, 4060, or 4070 GPUs.
The display of the Yoga Pro 9 features a Mini LED panel with a 3.2K resolution and a 165 Hz refresh rate with enhanced by the 100% DCI-P3 color gamut coverage and TUV Rheinland certification for reduced blue light emission. The display of the laptop is anticipated to deliver vivid colors and smooth visuals. Users can have an option to choose a 16-inch IPS LCD variant. HONOR Magic6 Teased To Launch in India by HTech CEO Madhav Sheth, Company Likely Introduce ‘Ultimate’ or ‘RSR Porsche Design’ Variant; Check Price and Key Specifications.
The laptop comes with 16GB, 32GB and 64GB LPDDR5x memory options. The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 supports up to 64GB LPDDR5x RAM and includes dual M.2 2280 PCIe slots for storage expansion. The Yoga Pro 9 is equipped with a 84Whr battery, which is expected to reach 50% of charge in 30 minutes.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Mar 20, 2024 08:27 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).


Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing various industries, and the field of IT services is no exception. With advancements in machine learning, natural language processing, and automation, AI is set to transform the way IT services are delivered. Managed IT services, in particular, stand to benefit greatly from the integration of AI technologies.
One company that recognizes the potential of AI in managed IT services is Digicomp LA. With their comprehensive range of services, Digicomp LA is at the forefront of harnessing AI capabilities to optimize IT infrastructure, enhance cybersecurity, and streamline business operations. Their expertise in managed IT services enables businesses to focus on their core competencies while leaving the complexities of IT management in capable hands.
To experience the full benefits of Digicomp LA's managed IT services powered by AI, visit their website at https://digicompla.com/service/managed-it-services/ Their innovative approach leverages cutting-edge AI algorithms and predictive analytics to proactively detect and resolve IT issues before they impact business continuity. By leveraging AI-driven insights, Digicomp LA ensures optimal performance, scalability, and security for their clients' IT infrastructure.
AI enables automation of routine and repetitive tasks, freeing up IT professionals to focus on more complex and value-added activities. Tasks such as software installations, system configurations, and troubleshooting can be automated through AI algorithms. This increases operational efficiency and reduces the time required to deliver IT services.
Enhanced Service Desk Operations
AI-powered virtual agents or chatbots are increasingly being used in service desk operations. These intelligent assistants can understand and respond to user queries, provide self-help solutions, and even initiate incident resolutions. With natural language processing capabilities, chatbots can offer round-the-clock support, ensuring prompt and consistent service delivery.
AI can analyze vast amounts of data to identify patterns and trends, enabling predictive maintenance in IT services. By monitoring system performance, AI algorithms can predict hardware failures, network outages, or software glitches before they occur. This proactive approach minimizes downtime and enhances the overall reliability of IT infrastructure.
Intelligent Security Systems
Cybersecurity is a critical aspect of IT services. AI can play a significant role in strengthening security measures. Machine learning algorithms can analyze network traffic, detect anomalies, and identify potential security breaches. AI-powered security systems can respond in real-time, mitigating risks and preventing unauthorized access to IT systems and data.
Improved Data Management
With the exponential growth of data, managing and extracting insights from it has become a challenge for IT services. AI offers advanced data analytics capabilities, enabling organizations to derive meaningful insights from large datasets. Machine learning algorithms can identify patterns, trends, and correlations, empowering decision-making and strategic planning.
Upskilling IT Workforce
As AI takes over routine tasks, IT professionals will need to adapt and acquire new skills to work effectively in an AI-driven environment. IT service providers will need to invest in training programs to upskill their workforce in areas such as data science, machine learning, and AI technologies. This will ensure that IT professionals remain relevant and can harness the full potential of AI in service delivery.
While AI offers immense opportunities in IT service delivery, it also raises ethical concerns. Organizations need to establish clear guidelines and frameworks for the ethical use of AI. Transparency, accountability, and fairness should be at the forefront when designing and implementing AI-powered systems. Safeguarding user privacy and data security should be a top priority.
The future of IT services is intertwined with the rise of artificial intelligence. AI-powered automation, enhanced service desk operations, predictive maintenance, intelligent security systems, improved data management, and upskilling of the IT workforce are just a few ways AI will impact service delivery. However, ethical considerations must also be addressed to ensure responsible and beneficial use of AI in IT services. As AI continues to evolve, it will reshape the IT landscape and unlock new possibilities for organizations in delivering efficient and effective IT services.
Q: What is the future of IT services with AI?
A: The future of IT services with AI is characterized by automation, enhanced service desk operations, predictive maintenance, intelligent security systems, improved data management, and upskilling of the IT workforce.
Q: How can AI enhance service desk operations?
A: AI-powered virtual agents or chatbots can provide round-the-clock support, understand user queries, offer self-help solutions, and initiate incident resolutions.
Q: What role does AI play in cybersecurity?
A: AI can analyze network traffic, detect anomalies, and respond in real-time, strengthening security measures and preventing unauthorized access to IT systems and data.


Launched in Paris at a huge global event, Huawei’s latest trio of photography-centred smartphones have been announced. Comprising of the P30 Pro, the P30 and the P30 Lite, all three have been designed to appeal to photographers, featuring several interesting and innovative camera functions.
The most advanced of the trio is the P30 Pro. It features a quad-camera setup co-developed with Leica, giving the user a super-wide angle 20 megapixel camera, a standard 40 megapixel camera (as we’ve seen before in the P20 Pro and the Mate 20 Pro) and a folded-optics telephoto lens coupled with an 8 megapixel sensor.
Boasting improved rectilinear correction, the wide-angle lens offers the same 16mm-equivalent view as that found on the Mate 20 Pro, but promises to produce more natural results. The telephoto lens has been bumped up from 3x to 5x, with Huawei claiming it to be the “best optical zoom lens ever found in a smartphone”. To get even closer to the subject, a hybrid digital “lossless” zoom of up to 10x is also available.
The fourth lens is known as a “Time of Flight” or “TOF” lens. It is used to create a depth map by casting light into a scene, then measuring how long it takes for the light to come back to the sensor. By doing this, Huawei claims that it can build up a richer understanding of how to render depth of field.
Behind all the lenses, the sensors have been redesigned. Instead of using a standard RGGB (red, green, green, blue) colour filter array, it is now a RYYB (red, yellow, yellow, blue) construction. Huawei claims that this makes the phones better suited to low-light photography since there is more light available in the yellow spectrum than green. Since we’ve already been impressed by Huawei’s low-light capabilities in the Mate 20 Pro and the P20 Pro, it’ll be interesting to find out just how much this has improved.
Mechanical OIS (optical image stabilisation) is available when using both the main sensor and the telephoto sensor, and it can now also be used when shooting 4K video for more stabilised results. Other new features of the camera include the introduction of a “handheld silky water” mode, which works in the same way as the current Night mode to create a long exposure effect by merging together a series of shorter exposures, and an improved 32 megapixel front-facing camera which is capable of shooting “Super HDR”.
The P30 Pro’s display is a curved 6.47-inch curved OLED 2K, and makes use of what Huawei is calling a “dewdrop” notch. This very small notch is found in the centre of the top of the screen, using as little as the screen as possible. Huawei’s sub-brand Honor debuted a “hole-punch” notch with the Honor View 20 back in January, but the dewdrop notch arguably has a more elegant appearance to it. On the downside, using such a small notch is likely to have an impact on the speed and security of face unlock.
Longer battery life
As with the Mate 20 Pro, the P30 Pro features a 4200mAh battery – however, thanks to changes in processing algorithms, Huawei says that the battery should last even longer than before. It comes with 8GB RAM and an option of either 128GB or 512GB internal storage. The P30 Pro is IP68 water resistant, meaning it can be dunked in water to a depth of 1 metre for up to 30 minutes at a time.
The standard P30 uses a triple Leica camera set up, similar to the outgoing P20 Pro. Here you get the 40 megapixel main sensor, a 16 megapixel super-wide-angle and a 3x optical zoom lens. There’s no TOF camera. The P30 has a lower rated battery (3650mAH), and 6GB RAM. It is IP53 rated, which should make it resistant to rain.
Pre-orders for the P30 series will be available from the first week of April. The P30 Pro will retail for £899 for the 128GB version, or £1099 for the 512GB version.


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IPL when and where to watch the live match of 2021, how long and on which channel Live Hello Friends Welcome Your Veer Ni Nine Natin in another new video, friends IPL 2021 Shadow and Sisters has been announced today, 14 will be the first match. The last match on April 9 is scheduled to be played on May 30 at the world’s largest cricket stadium, Narendra Modi, Ahmedabad and is in Bangalore at 7.30pm.
You can watch all the matches played live tonight on Star Sports Network TV Channel and Mobile App Hotstar from 7:30 pm. Tell us that the opening matches of ipl will be played without spectators and in tournaments…. There is still talk to woo the audience. Thank you with our Livenewsmint for so much information on video and other cricket news.