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POTENTIAL DILUTION* CEPHALON 15% FEI 14 LATTICE SEMI 13 COMVERSE TECH 11 COMMONWEALTH TELE 10 GENERAL MOTORS 10 OMNICOM 10 MERCURY INTERACTIVE 10
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The Arren Credenza is a mid-century modern marvel with its oversized composite and wood handles that are made all the more integral to the design with the patterning of the ash-olive veneer flowing around them. The effect was achieved from laying the wood on a bias so that it seems to radiate out from the geometric shapes, which have been treated to an antique brass finish. The ash-olive veneer that has been treated to a dark chestnut finish was chosen because the gradations in tone from dark to light make a bold design statement.
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Ohooley is here to make your life easier. Each month, I will select products that are made socially responsibly and sustainably. From beauty and health to home and fashion. Ohooley is the perfect way to feel and look beautiful, both inside and out.
Julie founded Ohooley in December 2017 out of her deep-rooted passion for well-constructed, ethically sourced brands. As a child, Julie would visit her grandparents in Mexico where she was introduced to the beautiful handmade clothing, handbags, shoes, and soaps. This is where she learned to appreciate how items are made and where materials are sourced.


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Guava is called the queen of all fruits because of its high level of medicinal values.
1.) Guava boosts your immunity: Guava is rich in vitamin C and is said to contain four times the amount of vitamin C found in oranges. Vitamin C helps boost immunity levels that prepare your body to fight common infections and pathogens.
2.) Good for Diabetes: Guava has a high content of fibre. The fiber content and low glycaemic index of guava prevent your blood sugar from raising abruptly.
3.)Guavas Help in Keeping your Heart Healthy: Guava contains high amounts of sodium and potassium that helps the body to balance and regulate high blood pressure in patients suffering from hypertension. Guavas help in reducing cholesterol that is one of the primary reasons for heart diseases.
4.)Helps in Treating Constipation: Guavas contain high amounts of good dietary fiber when compared to that of other fruits. It also helps in healthy bowel movements and reduces your risk of constipation.
5.)Helps in Better Eyesight: Guava fruit contains vitamin A that helps boost eyesight. Eating guava not only prevents bad eyesight but also prevents you from developing cataracts and macular degeneration.
6.)Guava is an Anti-Stress Agent: Guava contains magnesium that helps relax your muscles and nerves. This fruit helps you combat stress and provides a good energy boost to your system.
7.)Guava is the Best Solution for Toothaches: Guava leaves have anti-inflammatory action and antibacterial ability; consuming guava leaves can help cure toothaches. The juice from the guava leaves is also said to cure swollen gums and oral ulcers.
8.) Prevents cold and cough: Guava has a very high content of vitamin C and iron when compared to that of other fruits. The juice from raw guavas is beneficial in curing cough and cold.
9.) Guavas for healthy skin: The antioxidants and vitamins in guavas can help slow down the aging of your skin, while guava leaf extract may also help treat acne.
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Maputo, 27 May (AIM) – Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi on Friday challenged the police to step up the fight against terrorism and organized crime.
He was speaking at the close of a basic police course at Matalana, about 30 kilometres north of Maputo.
“There’s no room for retreat”, said Nyusi. “Police agents should be ready to confront crime in all its various forms, against terrorism, against kidnapping, against organized crime”.
The police, he added, must be on the ground to guarantee the security of citizens. Addressing the course graduates, Nyusi said they must serve the Mozambican state, and obey the order established within the police force.
As for road accidents, the President said the police should inspect motorists rigorously and not limit themselves to checking their documents.
“Look at the technical state of the vehicles driving on our roads”, he recommended.
Nyusi ordered the new police agents to work in coordination with the communities, “since these are the foundations of our causes as a people”.
He cited, as an example, the coordination between the police and the community in the northern province of Cabo Delgado, “where the public denounce those who are recruiting for the terrorists. These are the communities whom we should respect, and rely on for all kinds of work against crime”.
Nyusi stressed that the new recruits should be committed to the cause of the nation, respecting the principle of legality, so that Mozambicans may deposit greater confidence in the police.
They must refrain from criminal activities. “We don’t want to hear that police agents are involved in crimes”, warned Nyusi. Instead, they should distance themselves from illegal acts, and respect the laws and regulations.
The President was also pleased at the fact that none of the new recruits had to be rejected on health grounds. “On past courses, there were agents who were not prepared to join the ranks, because they had health and other problems. But this time we did not have such situations”.
To mitigate the impact of climate change, Nyusi said the police have the duty to assist members of the public faced with natural disasters, as had happened recently with floods in the nearby district of Boane.


MAN 175D Wins First Orders
Italian Navy selects reliable and highly efficient GenSets for Tier II/III- compliant patrol vessels in demanding application.
MAN Diesel & Turbo has won the contract to supply the first shipset (plus an option for six more, to be confirmed) of GenSets for the multipurpose, offshore patrol vessel – Pattugliatore Polivalente d' Altura (PPA) – program. Each vessel will feature 4 × 12V175D GenSets, each delivering 1,640 kW. The newbuildings have been ordered as part of the Italian Navy’s “Programma di Rinnovamento” - fleet renewal, a major project that also features other vessels with MAN technology.
Lex Nijsen, Head of Four-Stroke Marine, MAN Diesel & Turbo said: “We already have several 175D test installations in operation but this is really the breakthrough for the engine. Its excellent performance data and fuel consumption figures have created huge interest in the market and we are looking forward to following its development.”
MAN Diesel & Turbo reports that the new GenSets were chosen for their highly reliable and fuel-efficient design that meets the multiple scenarios and demands that such patrol vessels encounter.
Fincantieri, one of the world’s largest shipbuilding groups and reference player in naval shipbuilding, will build the ships in Italy. Delivery of the first vessel is scheduled for 2021, with subsequent deliveries in 2022, 2023, 2024 (two units) 2025 and 2026.
The PPAs are highly flexible vessels with the capacity to serve multiple roles, ranging from patrolling with sea-rescue capabilities, to civil protection and – in its most highly equipped version – as front-line fighting vessels.
Each PPA is 133 m long between perpendiculars, has a top speed of over 32 knots, and can host a crew up to 180 persons. The MAN 175D GenSets will, on account of the demanding operating conditions, feature double-elastic mounting and, in the Aft Machinery room only, sound enclosures.
In addition to the engines and their related plant equipment, MAN Diesel & Turbo will also supply, in the Aft Machinery room only, its in-house-designed SCR system to ensure an environmentally friendly footprint.
“Programma di Rinnovamento”
“Programma di Rinnovamento” is a major fleet renewal project that will comprehensively modernize the Italian fleet, allowing older vessels to be retired in the process. MAN Diesel & Turbo has furthermore won the order to supply main and auxiliary engines for a logistics support ship (LSS) and landing helicopter dock (LHD).
MAN Diesel & Turbo’s scope of supply for the LSS covers 2 × 20V32/44CR main engines (delivering 12,000 kW each) for diesel-mechanical propulsion + 4 × 6L27/38 GenSets (delivering 2,084 kW each).
The scope of supply for the LHD is 2 × 20V32/44CR main engines (delivering 12,000 kW each) + 4 × 9L32/44CR GenSets (delivering 5,400 kW each).
MAN Diesel & Turbo will also supply its in-house-designed SCR system for auxiliary engines.
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Cataracts affect more than 24 million people in the U.S., so you are not alone if you believe you may be experiencing vision loss due to cataracts.1 The Cataracts Specialists at CVP Physicians Dayton can provide you with a diagnosis and give you the information you need to understand your treatment options and make the best choice for your vision.
We have several convenient locations throughout the greater Ohio area and we have helped thousands of patients find solutions to their cataract problems. Contact us to learn more or schedule your consultation appointment.
What Are Cataracts?
A cataract is a clouding of the natural lens inside the eye. Light cannot pass through the clouded lens properly, which results in blurred and distorted vision. A clouded lens is like looking through a window “fogged” with steam. Cataracts generally form very slowly, and do not occur at the same age or rate in everyone. They gradually make the natural lens in your eye more and more cloudy until they ultimately interfere with your vision. Cataracts are painless and do not change the appearance of the eye. You can get cataracts in one eye or both eyes — but they do not spread from one eye to the other.
When cataracts begin to develop the symptoms are often so mild they are unnoticeable. As cataracts grow, they begin to cause changes in your vision.
Common cataract symptoms may include:2
- cloudy or blurry vision
- sensitivity to light or glare
- fading or yellowing of colors
- seeing halos around lights
- difficulty driving at night
- double vision in one eye
- needing a brighter light to read
- frequent eyeglass prescription changes
What Causes Cataracts?
Cataracts are generally a natural result of aging. More than half of American have cataracts or have had cataract surgery by the age of 80.3 While cataracts can occur for anyone, and are very common with age, there are some risk factors that can increase your chances of developing cataracts:4
- Cataract Risk Factors
- Excessive exposure to sunlight or UV light
- Overconsumption of alcohol
- High blood pressure (hypertension)
- Eye injuries
- Prolonged use of certain medications, such as corticosteroids
How Are Cataracts Diagnosed?
Cataracts cannot usually be seen with the naked eye, but are diagnosed during a comprehensive eye examination. They develop at different rates and it is initially difficult to predict how quickly they will progress. If you receive a diagnosis of cataracts, the cataract specialists at CVP Physicians Dayton will closely monitor your eyes and advise you the appropriate time to consider treatment.
At CVP Physicians Dayton, a comprehensive eye exam to diagnose cataracts includes the following tests:
- Patient history to determine if vision difficulties are limiting daily activities and other general health concerns affecting vision.
- Visual acuity and refraction (reading letters on an eye chart) to determine changes to both your distance and near vision.
- Evaluation of the lens using a specialized microscope with high magnification and illumination to help reveal the location of any cataracts.
- Evaluation of the retina of the eye by dilating the pupils and using a specialized magnifying device to evaluate the back of eyes, your retina, optic nerve and your lens.
- Measurement of pressure to evaluate the pressure within your eye.
- Supplemental testing to assess for color vision and glare sensitivity.
Treatment for Cataracts
The only way to eliminate a cataract is to surgically remove it.5 Cataract surgery is one of the most common surgical procedures in the U.S. and it is considered to be safe and effective with a very low rate of complications.6 Cataract surgery can improve your eyesight and restore clear vision so that you can resume your favorite activities.
Preparing for Cataract Surgery
If you are diagnosed with cataracts, your eye doctor at CVP Physicians Dayton will assess the progression of your cataracts and discuss your surgical plan once surgery becomes the best option for you. Our team of cataract specialists will guide you through the process of scheduling your surgery and educate you regarding your lens options.
It is important to disclose all medications you are taking so that your doctor can advise you if any need to be temporarily discontinued before your cataract surgery. You will need to plan to have a friend or family member drive you home from surgery.
What to Expect During Cataract Surgery
Cataract surgery is outpatient, and completed one eye at a time, several weeks apart. During cataract surgery, your eye’s cloudy natural lens will be removed and then replaced with an artificial lens. Cataract surgery is performed with the surgeon looking through an operating microscope. Ultrasonic sound waves are aimed through a microscopic incision using a process called phacoemulsification to dissolve the clouded lens. A new artificial lens, or intraocular lens (IOL) will typically be positioned in the same place as your natural lens and will remain as a permanent part of your eye. At CVP Physicians Dayton, we are able to offer the latest surgical techniques and a full range of the lens options.
Recovery After Cataract Surgery
You may experience mild discomfort for a day or two after surgery, but this can be managed with medication and should resolve quickly. Your vision may be blurry at first, but you should soon have brighter vision with restored clarity. Your cataract surgeon will go over detailed post-operative guidelines with you and will also schedule follow-up appointments to monitor your progress.
CVP Physicians Dayton is proud to offer a complete range of the latest lens options and your surgeon will help you decide the best option for your needs. There are two types of lenses – Traditional and Premium.
The standard IOL option is a traditional lens that has been available longest and is still very commonly used today. This IOL is a standard monofocal (single distance) lens. The primary goal of this lens is to provide clear distance vision – so you can drive without blurred vision and enjoy other activities where clear distance vision is needed. However, glasses are likely to be needed for reading and close-up detailed work. Medicare and most insurance companies cover the cost of traditional monofocal IOLs.
Premium IOLs are designed with advanced optics and materials to allow for focus and vision improvement that go above and beyond what a traditional IOL can provide. Premium IOLs offer the possibility of seeing well at more than one distance (near, intermediate, and far) and correcting astigmatism. Potential advantages Premium IOLs can provide compared to traditional IOLs include:
- Improved vision in a variety of lighting conditions
- Greater range of vision
- Ability to read more easily
- Reduce or eliminate the need for glasses
Premium IOLs offer many benefits to patients seeking to improve their vision. These IOL options do require an out-of-pocket expense because they are not covered by Medicare or most insurance plans.
Premium IOL Options
- Toric IOL This lens can correct astigmatism and help improve distance vision. Glasses are likely to be needed for reading and close-up detailed work.
- Presbyopia Correcting Multifocal IOL This lens offers multiple points of focus after cataract surgery, similar to bifocal or progressive eyeglasses and multifocal contact lenses. The primary goal of a multifocal lens is to accommodate active lifestyles and those that find it inconvenient to wear glasses.
- Presbyopia Correcting Accommodating IOL This lens that flexes muscles inside the eye that are used to focus. The flexing and focusing is called “accommodating.” It can accommodate different distances and may eliminate the need for glasses for reading glasses.
- PanOptix® Trifocal IOL This presbyopia correcting lens is an advanced IOL that corrects near, intermediate and distance vision.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cataracts
Can I prevent cataracts?
There are no eye exercises or medications that will prevent cataracts. This common condition is natural and may be genetic. There are healthy lifestyle choices, such as eating a nutrient-rich diet, not smoking, and using UV protective sunglasses, that can reduce your risk of cataracts.
Do I need to have surgery if I have cataracts?
If you are diagnosed with cataracts, you may not need surgery right away, but it is important to have regular checkups with your eye doctor. Cataracts are progressive, so you may not notice vision changes at first – however, cataracts can cause vision trouble that eventually interferes with your ability to drive safely or do other day-to-day activities. Once cataracts interfere with your vision, cataract surgery will be necessary to restore it.
How do I choose a cataract surgeon?
We know that choosing a vision care provider is a big decision. You should choose a cataract surgeon who is experienced and offers advanced technology. Schedule a consultation appointment to ensure that you feel comfortable with your surgeon. At CVP Physicians Dayton, our cataract surgeons perform thousands of procedures every year and we are happy to answer any questions.
Will I be asleep during cataract surgery?
Cataract surgery is usually a quick and simple surgery that does not typically require general anesthesia. The majority of patients do not require general anesthesia. If you are not “put to sleep”, you will not have to deal with the risks and recovery issues of general anesthesia. On the day of your surgery, your eyes will be numbed with anesthetic drops and you may be given a sedative medication to help you relax.
How do I choose a premium IOL that is right for me?
It is important to consider personal and lifestyle factors when making your decision.
- What are the main activities you do each day?
- If possible, would it be preferable to do these activities without glasses?
- How bothered are you by wearing glasses?
- At what distances would you like to see the most clearly – near, intermediate, or far?
- How much driving do you do at night?
Our team of cataract specialists will want to understand more about visual needs, lifestyle, and budget when helping you make your decision.
Contact CVP Physicians Dayton for Cataract Treatment
At CVP Physicians Dayton, your vision is our top priority. Contact us with any questions or to schedule your appointment.
Real Patient Reviews
I was referred to Dr. Shade for my cataracts surgery. Dr. Shade has been amazing throughout the whole process, from pre-surgery to my follow-ups. I have always believed the true barometer of service starts after the surgery/service is performed. From receiving a follow-up call from her night of the surgery to the follow-up appointments; Dr. Shade has been very involved in my care. I really appreciate her attention to detail; listening to all concerns; and then acting on them to ensure there were not any issues. I get my other eye done in a few weeks and knowing what to expect and the care I will receive makes the whole process a lot easier to handle for myself and family.
– Ike F.
1 National Eye Institute. Cataract Data and Statistics. Available: https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/resources-for-health-educators/eye-health-data-and-statistics/cataract-data-and-statistics Accessed May 19, 2020.
2 Cleveland Clinic. Cataracts. Available: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/8589-cataracts Accessed May 19, 2020.
3 National Eye Institute. Cataracts. Available: https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/cataracts Accessed May 19, 2020
4 Mayo Clinic. Cataracts. Available: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cataracts/symptoms-causes/syc-20353790 Accessed May 19, 2020.
5 American Academy of Ophthalmology. Cataract Surgery. Available: https://www.aao.org/eye-health/diseases/what-is-cataract-surgery. Accessed May 19, 2020
6 American Refractive Surgery Council. Is Cataract Surgery with Vision-Correcting IOLs Safe? Available: https://americanrefractivesurgerycouncil.org/refractive-surgery-procedures/cataract-surgery-with-vision-correcting-iols/is-cataract-surgery-with-vision-correcting-iols-safe/ Accessed May 19, 2020

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Benefits of Upgrading to an 8000 mAh Battery for Extended VR Gaming Sessions
Virtual reality (VR) gaming has become increasingly popular in recent years, offering players an immersive and interactive experience like never before. However, one common issue that many VR gamers face is the limited battery life of their VR headsets. Constantly having to pause gameplay to recharge the headset can be frustrating and disrupt the overall gaming experience. This is where upgrading to an 8000 mAh battery can make a significant difference.
One of the main benefits of upgrading to an 8000 mAh battery for your VR headset is the extended gaming sessions it allows for. With a larger battery capacity, you can enjoy longer playtimes without having to constantly worry about running out of power. This means you can fully immerse yourself in the virtual world without interruptions, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
In addition to extended playtimes, an 8000 mAh battery also provides a more reliable power source for your VR headset. With a higher capacity battery, you can rest assured that your headset will have enough power to last through even the most intense gaming sessions. This can help prevent unexpected shutdowns or interruptions, allowing you to focus on the game at hand without any distractions.
Another advantage of upgrading to an 8000 mAh battery is the convenience it offers. Instead of having to constantly monitor your battery life and recharge your headset frequently, a larger capacity battery allows you to play for longer periods of time without having to worry about running out of power. This can be especially beneficial for VR gamers who enjoy extended gaming sessions or tournaments, as it eliminates the need for frequent recharging breaks.
Furthermore, an 8000 mAh battery can also improve the overall performance of your VR headset. With a more reliable power source, you may notice smoother gameplay and faster loading times, as the headset is able to maintain a consistent level of power throughout your gaming session. This can enhance the overall gaming experience and make for a more enjoyable and immersive gameplay.
When it comes to VR Accessories, the Elite Strap for Meta Quest 3 is a high-quality option that offers both comfort and durability. The adjustable design allows for a customized fit, ensuring that the headset stays securely in place during gameplay. The Elite Strap also features RGB lighting, adding a stylish and futuristic touch to your VR setup.
Pairing the Elite Strap with an 8000 mAh battery can further enhance your VR gaming experience. The combination of a comfortable and secure head strap with an extended battery life allows for longer and more enjoyable gaming sessions. Whether you’re exploring virtual worlds, battling enemies, or competing in multiplayer games, having a reliable power source and comfortable head strap can make all the difference.
In conclusion, upgrading to an 8000 mAh battery for your VR headset offers a range of benefits, including extended playtimes, reliable power source, convenience, improved performance, and enhanced gaming experience. Pairing the battery with a high-quality VR head strap like the Elite Strap for Meta Quest 3 can further elevate your gaming setup and provide a more comfortable and secure fit. With these accessories, you can enjoy longer and more immersive VR gaming sessions without any interruptions or distractions.
How RGB Lighting on an Adjustable Elite Strap Enhances the VR Experience
Virtual reality (VR) technology has come a long way in recent years, offering users immersive experiences that transport them to new worlds and allow them to interact with their surroundings in ways never before possible. One key component of a successful VR setup is the head strap, which holds the VR headset securely in place and ensures a comfortable fit for extended periods of use. The Adjustable Elite Strap for Meta Quest 3 is a high-quality VR head strap that not only provides a secure and comfortable fit but also enhances the overall VR experience with its RGB lighting feature.
The Adjustable Elite Strap for Meta Quest 3 is designed to provide a secure and comfortable fit for users of all head sizes. The strap is adjustable, allowing users to customize the fit to their liking and ensuring that the headset stays in place during intense gaming sessions or other VR experiences. The strap is made of high-quality materials that are durable and long-lasting, making it a reliable choice for VR enthusiasts who want a comfortable and secure fit for their headset.
One of the standout features of the Adjustable Elite Strap for Meta Quest 3 is its RGB lighting feature. The strap is equipped with an 8000 mAh battery that powers the RGB lights, which can be customized to display a wide range of colors and patterns. The RGB lighting adds a new dimension to the VR experience, creating an immersive and visually stunning Environment that enhances the overall sense of presence and immersion.
The RGB lighting on the Adjustable Elite Strap for Meta Quest 3 can be adjusted to match the mood or theme of the VR experience. Users can choose from a wide range of colors and patterns, allowing them to create a personalized and unique look for their VR setup. Whether they want a calming blue glow for a relaxing VR experience or a vibrant red light for an intense gaming session, the RGB lighting on the Adjustable Elite Strap for Meta Quest 3 can be customized to suit their preferences.
In addition to enhancing the visual appeal of the VR experience, the RGB lighting on the Adjustable Elite Strap for Meta Quest 3 also serves a practical purpose. The lights can be used to indicate the status of the battery, alerting users when it is time to recharge the strap. This feature ensures that users never run out of power during a VR session, allowing them to stay immersed in their virtual world without interruption.
Overall, the Adjustable Elite Strap for Meta Quest 3 is a high-quality VR head strap that offers a secure and comfortable fit for users of all head sizes. The RGB lighting feature adds a new dimension to the VR experience, creating an immersive and visually stunning environment that enhances the overall sense of presence and immersion. Whether users are looking for a calming glow or a vibrant light show, the RGB lighting on the Adjustable Elite Strap for Meta Quest 3 can be customized to suit their preferences, making it a must-have accessory for any VR enthusiast.


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Scranton, PA, Release: February 15th, 2021
The JP Williams Blues Band have recorded their fifth commercial CD album entitled “JP & Ekat”, this time featuring the amazing vocalist Ekat Pereyra It is comprised of features nine original compositions by JP Williams and a special traditional blues song arrangement as a tribute to bluesman Lou “Bud” Welch,
From the driving opening track, “Mighty Dangerous Boogie” (performed by JP on a handmade 4 string Hybrid Cigar Box Guitar), to the smooth sultry vocals of Ekat on the torch song, “Never Break This Heart”, this album showcases both the songwriting and masterful performances of the musicians comprising The JP Williams Blues Band. It was recorded during the Covid-19 pandemic by the musicians using remote, individual tracks, limited studio time, and masterful assembly of all the parts by Recording Engineer Lou Pereyra, who together with JP Williams produced the final project.
Together they have worked hard to capture the strength and beauty of the music clearly, honestly, and with true emotion and excitement. The album announcement follows the recent release of the first single and the Youtube video from the album, “Mighty Dangerous Boogie”.
This successful collaboration spans three years in the making with JP Williams recording and performing with one of today’s most talented vocalists, Ekat Pereyra. She has consistently received high critical acclaim for her live performance work. As a songwriter JP is constantly looking for the best way to present his innovative words and music and is honored to have Ekat collaborate with him in these efforts. “JP & Ekat” features the incredible fruits of their labors. It is truly exciting to listen to the results.
The music on this CD reflects a wide sampling of Blues, Jazz & Folk music influences. In pre-release, the songs have already been very well received and are already earning airplay on many syndicated, terrestrial and internet radio stations around the world. A song, “Cigar Box Boogie” from JP Williams Blues Band previous CD. “Everblue” (with Ekat Pereyra) achieved a # 1 spot on the nationally recognized Roots Music Report Top 50 Blues Song Chart (Week of May 25th, 2019). The album finished ranked #43 on the RMR Top Blues Album Chart for the same year.
Winner Steamtown Music Awards
JP Williams Blues Band “Best Blues Act 2016”
Eddie The Harp (JP Williams Blues Band)- “Best Sideman 2018”
Contact & more detailed information: JP Williams
Press Kit : https://jp-williams.com/press-kit
Email: [email protected] Phone: 570-885-0101

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What is a ‘bikeway’?
A bikeway is a dedicate path or route for cyclists. It is commonly separated from the vehicular traffic lane through a physical buffer or grade separation.
Why is the City building a bikeway on Paris Street and Notre Dame Avenue?
The Transportation Master Plan for the City of Greater Sudbury recommends a network of cycling facilities to be installed throughout the community. To view the recommended cycling facility network, visit Section 9 of the Transportation Master Plan. A cycle track is the recommended facility type for Paris Street and Notre Dame Avenue to accomodate people who bike.
When will the Paris – Notre Dame bikeway be constructed?
Pending Council approval, the first segment of the bikeway (yet to be determined) will be potentially constructed in 2020. This first section will not necessarily equate to a full phase (North or South) of the current design project. Additional segments of the bikeway will be constructed in subsequent years, as funding is approved by City Council through the annual budget process.


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Jeffcollins got their new stationery by running a design contest:
Looking for new brochure design for Cleaning Company
Check out Jeffcollins's Stationery contest…
Cleaning & Maintenance
We need our logo worked into the design. Also, maybe add a stock image of someone cleaning or something similar
Brand name to include on the stationery item(s)
Moving Ahead Cleaning
What to avoid
Hazardous materials and construction clean up
Every design category has flexible pricing for all budgets. Stationery starts at €179.
Full copyright with production-ready files for digital and/or print.
It all began with a design brief.
A quick, interactive guide helped them understand their design style and captured exactly what they needed in their stationery.
Designers across the globe delivered design magic.
Jeffcollins collaborated with designers to refine their ideas
When design entries come in, you can rate them so designers know what you’re looking for in your logo design.
99designs has great collaboration tools so you can pinpoint and capture your ideas
And then… they selected a winner!
Along the way, they met lots of talented designers…
We think contests are a super fun way to get design.
Recently completed contests:
We clean garments and bed linen. Target audience is up 25-35 year old urban professionals
A new logo has been designed for a Chartered Accountant and Tax Consultant in Germany recently. Please see attached ZIP
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EVs in motorsport | 2021 World EV Day
September 9 might be just another day in many people’s lives, but in the mind of a petrolhead, this day celebrates the future of automobiles as we know it. September 9 marks ‘World EV Day’ and yes, today, we celebrate our favourite objects going silent, going green and potentially going faster. Electricity is claiming to be the next ‘fuel’ for the vehicles of the future and pretty much every automobile manufacturer is aiming to make more and more EVs. And this electric vehicle revolution is driven by technology, technology that is born from the realm of motorsport.
To gain more knowledge of EV architecture, automobile companies are actively participating in motorsports involving electric drivetrains. Motorsport allows companies to test future EV platforms to its limits, bringing out flaws that can be worked on before the technology hits full-scale production further down the line. So today, we look at some of the motorsport categories that help shape the EV future.
Before we get into it, we have to divide e-motorsports into two simple categories. First, we have the Open Category Series and then we have the All-Electric Series. Let us see what differentiates the two.
Open Category Series
In this format of racing, the electric vehicles rub shoulders with their fuel-drinking counterparts and compete on equal terms. This format of racing also allows us to see the progress made by EV technology with the IC engined dinosaurs being the benchmarks. With this, we now look at some of the major Open Series Categories in which EVs actively participate.
1. Pikes Peak Hill Climb
The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, also known as ‘The Race to the Clouds’ is an annual automotive hill climb event that happens in Colorado, USA. The hill climb to the summit of Pikes Peak takes us through a 19.99km track with 156 turns, climbing from 1440m above sea level at the starting line, all the way to 4300m at the finish line.
Pikes Peak Hill Climb was sanctioned in 1916 and what you might know is that electric vehicles have been making the iconic climb since as far back as 1983. Fast forward to 2013, which was the first year when an electric motorcycle won the two-wheeled division. The record was set by Carlin Dunne riding the Lightning Motorcycle LS-218 Electric Superbike with a time of 10:00.694 minutes. At the time, it also set the new course record for the two-wheeled class.
2018 was probably a more important year for EVs since the all-electric Volkswagen I.D.R Pikes Peak Prototype set the (still standing) course record of 7:57.148 minutes with Romain Dumas in the driver’s seat. Since then, electric-powered vehicles have actually turned the tables on their gas-powered cousins due to the power of the ICE being affected by the lack of oxygen at high altitudes.
2. Isle of Man TT
The Isle of Man TT is one of the toughest (and scariest) races on the motorsport calendar. It is a paradise for anyone wanting to push motorcycle racing to its absolute limits. The ‘TT Zero’ category was kick-started in 2010, allowing electric motorcycles to compete on the hallowed tarmac. Mark Miller was the first TT Zero winner riding the MotoCzysz E1pc, setting a time of 23:22.89 minutes with an average speed of 155.817kmph. In 2019, Michael Rutter set a much faster time of 18:34.172 minutes with an average of 196.195kmph, astride the Mugen Shinden Hachi / Bahams Mugen motorcycle.
While the electric motorcycles are yet to surpass the regular IC engines, with the track record for the latter standing at 9:44.963 minutes. But the level of progress in regard to EVs hints that the day is not far away.
3. Paris-Dakar Rally
In January 2017, a pure electric car by the name of ‘Acciona 100% EcoPowered’ participated in the Paris-Dakar Rally and managed to complete the entire 9000km route through the countries of Argentina, Paraguay and Bolivia -- which in itself is quite an achievement. The vehicle was bespoke in every aspect with a 250 kW e-motor (335bhp) with a 150 kWh battery.
Now, if you really don’t like the idea of racing cars going past you making a bucket full of noise, then these all-electric series might just be your cup of tea. The championships under this umbrella are exclusive to electric vehicles and as time progressed, some have secured a global audience and stand toe-to-toe with many ICE-only championships.
1. Formula E
Formula E is arguably the pinnacle of the electric motorsport world. The series was inaugurated in 2014 and since then, the cars have improved exponentially. To paint you a picture of their performance, the current 2021 cars churn out 200 to 250kW (268 to 335bhp) of power. The race takes place on tight (usually street-based) circuits for 45mins plus one lap.
Mahindra Racing participates in Formula E and has been a part of the championship since its inception. With season eight around the corner, Formula E has announced the introduction of the Gen3 cars which are expected to boost power outputs to 300-350kW (402-469bhp). 2022 may also see the introduction of ‘flash-charging’ which will allow pitstop recharge during a race, potentially allowing for longer races too.
2. Moto E
Moto E started its journey in 2019 and since then, it has been a support series to Moto GP. It is essentially a one-make championship that uses the Energica Ego Corsa motorcycle, manufactured by Energica Motor Company. It boasts of a synchronous oil-cooled AC motor with permanent magnets churning roughly 161bhp and 200Nm of torque. It also has the ability to accelerate from 0-100kmph in three seconds and reaches a top speed of 270kmph.
Apart from the first season, Moto E has hosted seven races each year and currently, Alessandro Zaccone leads the championship with 80 points. Six races are over so far, and the final race is at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli on September 18.
3. Extreme E
Extreme E is an FIA-sanctioned international off-roading series that started in April 2021 and races in remote locations like the Saudi Arabian desert, the Amazon jungle and the Arctic. The series chooses these locations to raise awareness about climate change too. Moreover, the sport also maintains a "Legacy Programme" which aims to provide social and environmental support for the locations it races in. The sport also mandates that the teams have one female and one male driver with responsibilities being divided equally between the two.
The Spark Odyssey 21 electric SUV is the standard vehicle for all and is manufactured by Spark Racing Technology. The SUV weighs 1780kg and churns roughly 550bhp from its twin motors. This allows it to accelerate from 0-100kmph in 4.5 seconds. The 2021 championship will host 5 races with the fourth being the Sardinia X-Prix on September 23.
Vehicles have been an important part of modern human history, but we are now at perhaps the cusp of the biggest revolution in vehicles. With the change to electrics already in motion, we take today as a milestone on our journey towards an electric future while at the same time, see it as a reminder of why we are going through with the change in the first place. So, on that note, evo India wishes you a very happy World EV day!


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The early-music movement has never lacked provocateurs, musicians willing to make points about style by stretching the limits of the style itself. The field is still apparently fertile: Il Giardino Armonico, a band of young musicians from Milan, has found fresh approaches to even the most overly recorded Baroque works. And the Kronos Quartet, playing (partly) against type, mixes old and new.
Recognizing the ubiquity of the ''Four Seasons,'' musicians have adopted many strategies to make their readings stand apart from the pack, with recent entries including performances that transfer the solo line to a recorder or a jazz clarinet. Il Giardino Armonico's performance (Teldec 4509-97671) proceeds from the view that Vivaldi's scores, and the pictorial sonnets affixed to them, pose sufficient interpretive challenges. The sonnets, after all, describe bird calls, breezes, atmospheric disturbances of every sort, a hunting party, a sleepy autumn afternoon and the chill of winter, and the music captures every shadow.
Il Giardino lets none of these details pass. By combining period instrument timbres and stylish ornamentation with a modern sense of dynamic fluidity and continuous reconsideration of balances, they create an obsessively nuanced account and unquestionably the most vivid performance in a crowded market.
Perhaps the most interesting aspect of the performance is that although much of the playing is quite beautiful, these musicians seem not to regard timbral sheen as a virtue in itself, and they happily sacrifice it in the service of Vivaldi's effects.
They create the shivering of ''Winter,'' for instance, with a combination of added trills and an icy, metallic tone. The dog in the opening movement of ''Spring'' barks through a raspy viola, and it returns briefly and with an unusual touch of dissonance during the hunt in ''Autumn.'' They emulate the sound of the bagpipe mentioned near the end of the ''Spring'' sonnet, and they are relentlessly forceful, almost brutal, in the invigorating thunderstorm that closes ''Summer.''
Two more concertos from ''L'Estro Armonico,'' an Oboe Concerto in D minor and a Violin Concerto in G minor, fill out the disk.
Mixing Old and New
In devoting itself almost exclusively to new music, the Kronos Quartet has developed a chameleonlike tone that ranges from tangy and harsh to fairly lush. On ''Early Music'' (Nonesuch 79457), the group draws on that full palette, and on its proven inventiveness. Like the Kronos's magnificently bleak ''Black Angels,'' released in 1990, this is a concept album. One could argue that ''New Music'' would have been an equally appropriate title. Works by Machaut, Tye, Dowland, Purcell, Perotin and Hildegarde of Bingen mingle with pieces by Arvo Part, Harry Partch, David Lamb, John Cage, Alfred Schnittke, Jack Body and Louis Hardin.
Typically idiosyncratic touches abound: the Machaut, Perotin and Hildegarde works are sacred vocal pieces recast for strings; Dowland's ''Lachrymae Antiquae'' is accompanied by Wu Man on Chinese lutes, instead of the Western model, and there are some interesting changes of sonic perspective in the course of the set. By the end of the 21 selections, the distinctions between old and new are blurred, and the effect is comforting rather than disconcerting.Continue reading the main story


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Is your organization fighting the power of bias? Are the decisions you are making negatively impacting recruiting, hiring, retention, sales, talent management and engagement? While we come well-intentioned, we don’t really think the way we think we do, and that makes things tricky. Implicit bias can keep us from seeing talent that is right in front of us, drive high turnover, initiate disengagement, cause us to continue to mentor and promote people “like me” and completely miss emerging markets. This presentation uncovers what bias is, where it comes from and how it impacts us every day. More importantly, how to interrupt and redirect unconscious bias thinking that impacts your business.
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In the fashion industry, every fashion designer should follow fashion design development process to design a new dress. Fashion design mainly influenced by cultural and social attitudes, and it has varied over time, place and religion. Fashion designing knowledge is mainly comes from the theoretical background. Students are learned step by step fashion design development process from their institute. All of these information’s are very important for the beginner. When developing your designs for a new collection involves many components like inspiration, drawing, color, design functionality, technical package, garment patterns and so on.
One of the reputed & primitive style-diva and is the most esteemed Indian-designer. Her dressing line has a diversity from traditional to the western! For the first time in India, she introduced the culture of “boutique” under the name of “Ritu”, Ritu has developed a unique style of her own depicting the Indian-ancient-traditions! Her outfits are worn throughout the world.
One of the inclining styles to pick from the spring/summer gathering this year is the shirt-dress. Long shirt, which hit the stands a couple of years back, has just turned into a work of art. In any case, this season, creators have reconsidered the shirt-dress with an assortment of characteristics and cuts. Drop midriffs, twofold high openings, business shirts, unbalanced hemlines, mandarin-neckline: be prepared to set out upon an enterprise, and try different things with any hope to coordinate your identity as you play with this design patterns for ladies.
The first true “Chanel suit” was produced in 1925; Coco used chains to weigh down the fabric, so that it hung “just so”. She favored ornamentation such as ribbons, pretty buttons, and ropes of pearls. Her feminine touches added style and impact to her wearable designs; in fact, even vintage Chanel designs remain remarkably timeless and easy to wear.
Like Halston, Calvin Klein epitomized disco glamour in the freewheeling late Seventies. His tight designer jeans, which clung to the sleek bodies of the greatest beauties of the day, including the young Brooke Shields, cemented his fame and made him millions of dollars. However, Calvin Klein’s reign continued well into the 80’s and 90’s – his spare, stripped-down designs offered a minimalist perspective that carried a very modern message. The use of sexuality in his ads was often a keystone of his success; his campaigns were designed to send overt messages and perhaps to shock. Today, his empire is still strong, despite some turbulence in the late nineties: his suits, dresses, and couture still offer a unique viewpoint.
As an extension of the above furry trend, it was plain to see across the runways in each and every fashion capital that feathers were the detail of the moment. Either used for bonkers accessories or dotted onto the finest of silk-chiffon blouses to make them quiver ever so, this trend spans from clothes to accessories and back again. You'll see the high street adopting it for party season and in the shoe department.
Teddy-bear coats rose to fashion fame last year, reportedly being 1000% more popular than the winter prior. And now the ongoing trend for fur alternatives powers on, generating fluffy things for every part of your look. Chubby coats in neutral colours will undoubtedly be the most wearable part of this all-encompassing trend, but don't be surprised if your fashion friends start wearing shoes with shearling on the outside rather than the lining, or a mad winter hat rendered from shaggy faux fur.
A big hello to my intimates! Here I have another article of great consequence, yeah it is pertaining to the best Indian fashion-designers. As the time is eluding, trends are changing and we’re getting slaves to fashion! It’s an era of style and vogue, where dressing well is considered a form of good manners! Therefore every year , in every season fashion designers launch their prêt-line. Designers endeavor to design dresses that are both functional and aesthetically satisfying. The fashion-industry of India is flourishing by leaps and bounds and has got successful in achieving fame and popularity through the world as a fashion-centric-nation! Previously , not many people knew about India and it’s fashion but it’s emerging and mounting industry has made it’s mark not only in the neighboring countries but in the international fashion-industry as well! And it is because of it’s designers that India is now in the top list of countries. Specially Indian fabric and it’s attire called “Saree” is well liked and admired throughout the world.
"Floral dresses are a wardrobe staple no matter the season, and for autumn, they were back and bigger than ever, referencing the '40s and an homage to swing dancing in particular, with midi lengths as the key shape from the likes of Dries Van Noten, Miu Miu and Erdem," says Hsu. "Alessandra Rich remains a key favourite when it comes to her feminine and wearable floral dresses, which offer the perfect desk to dinner outfit worn with heeled boots. Satin was also key fabric this season, with a mix of high-neck and V-neck iterations."
The India’s dearest and beloved designer, known & appreciated not only by Bollwood’s-leading-ladies and men but also designs for Hollywood-superstars like Reese-Witherspoon and supermodels Naomi-Campbell nd Kate-Moss. He’s the one who brought vivacity, energy and colors to blockbuster movies like kuch-kuch-hota-hai, Dil-to-pagal-hai….He was also asked to design-clothes for Michael Jackson. He’s linked with the top international companies of Thai-Gems & Jewellers Association, Deutche-Bank, American-Express-Bank, Wizcraft, Moet and Henessey..
Yves Saint Laurent started his brand in 1962 after working at the house of Dior, where he was famously appointed head designer at young age 21. Many of fashion’s most iconic creations can be attributed to YSL, including the women’s tuxedo jacket, the high-fashion peacoat, and the shirt dress. In addition to iconic clothing, he was also among the first designers to feature non-white models. Yves stayed at the brand until his retirement in 2002. He died in June 2008.
In fact, Schiaparelli’s designs were often all too simple to copy, unlike the work of her chief rival, Coco Chanel. After World War II, Schiaparelli, who had lived in New York during the war, returned to Paris and found a different sensibility among its people. The post-war desire for simplicity and practicality made the unique embellishments of her designs less popular, and the endless knock-offs also cut into her profits.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the growth outlook for fashion designers seeking to work with apparel manufacturers over the next decade relative to other occupations and industries is slower than the average for all occupations, driven by the continued manufacturing of clothing internationally. However, fashion design jobs in the retail trade specifically are expected to grow by 22%.
“I love a woman, I love to judge how beautiful she is, how beautiful I can make her.” Here at KOKET we are as in love with women as Cavalli. This italian designer Roberto Cavalli presented his first collection in 1970 and came to be known for his lavishly printed and colored leatherwear and denim. In 1999, he introduced menswear and eyewear and followed with Cavalli Jeans (later renamed to Just Cavalli) in 2000.
A New-Delhi based stylist and was the first one to lead Jean-Louis Scherrer, a French-Fashion-Brand. Her collection is matchless! Her designs have drawn attention in Mumbai, Delhi, USA, London, Bangalore and Paris. It was 1987, that she did ‘er graduation from Delhi-University & then joined fashion-industry. In1990, Ritu started her distinguished career by launching her clothing-line named “Lavanya” that was a big hit! She signed up the National-Institute-Of-Fashion-Technology in 1988 that is linked to Fashion-Institue-Of-Technology in newyork.
Thomas Burberry was born in 1835 in Brockham Green, Surrey. Burberry opened his own small clothing outfitters in Basingstoke in 1857. At that time Basingstoke was a small country town. Nowadays, the Burberry Group is a leading global fashion brand which now sells womenswear, menswear, non-apparel and children’s wear. It is famous for its iconic trademarked check design and British heritage branding.
Gingham designs, both extensive and little, are drifting examples of 2019, as is the vast and ostentatious flower design. For the monochrome darlings, there’s make a beeline for toe white, simply holding up to enamour, or the military green that runs with look, from slouchy to thin. Sews and midi-skirts are among the fall patterns, as are the immortal hides and tufts. Toss in an obi belt or favor cook’s garments for a more runway take a gander at the parlor party. Hotshot some skin with some mid-riff exposing, or play with the creative ability with the edges. Comfortable pads are in, as is bouffant. In this way, go out there and blend it up. So imagine a scenario in which you can’t wear Vogue, Chanel or Louis Vuitton. Get motivated, at any rate, and enjoy a trendy 2019. Be excellent.
He was born and brought up in Mumbai, and was studying to graduate in commerce whilst decided to alter his field and therefore applied for National-Institute-Of-Fashion-Technology New-Delhi. After graduation won the Best Student Award! Launched his label ”Manish-Arora” & started vending in India. Manish symbolized India at HongKong Fashion Week, in the year 2000 and also participated in the first Indian-Fashion-Week held in New-Delhi. In the next year he launched his other label “Fish Fry” , it was shown in six topmost Indian-cities. His future in our space stimulated line at Wills-India-Fashion-Week fascinated many international viewers, in 2007. Arora is an industrious man who’s always on the go! Because of his intellect and beautiful sense of styling, MAC has enrolled him to team up on a new project, the Raj-inspired-beauty-range. He also introduced his jewelry collection in 2012 that was much loved. He’s recognized for his eccentric amalgamation of western&Indian clothing that assemble perfectly!
Known as the prince of Prints, the fashion designer Emilio Pucci got known for his tight shantung “Pucci pants” and vividly printed silk dresses and blouses. His colorful, informal uniforms for Braniff flight attendants were groundbreaking. Later, Pucci branched into men’s fashions, perfume, and ceramics. He also served as a member of the Italian Parliament. His color trends and designs are one of KOKET’s most lovable inspirations.
"Last year was all about the midi dress, but for A/W 19, it's all about the minidress," says Laura Larbalestier, Group Fashion Buying Director at Harvey Nichols. "We have exciting new launches at Harvey Nichols from Retrofete, Rotate and Giuseppe di Morabito, which all involve impactful looks with mini hemlines." Newbie labels are clearly backing shorter hemlines, but the trend also has the strong support coming in from the industry's sassiest established fashion houses, such as Saint Laurent: Anthony Vaccarello's vision for the French brand was nothing if not a total lesson in getting your legs out.
Casual is a combination of elegance with comfort. This simple style has caught up well with the passage of time and is one of the most sought after fashion styles as of now. None of the exotic and bold items will be in the wardrobe of a woman who follows casual fashion. They would prefer to put on a white T-Shirt and black pants over tight and uncomfortable exotics any day. They tend to keep it simple and match the accessories with whatever the simple clothing they are wearing. See Causal look shopping on Christmas Season.


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Ukraine is a picturesque country situated in the very heart of Europe with a rich history and culture, diversity of natural and recreational resources inhabited with open and friendly people. Since 2016 Ukraine is associated EU member and has a visa free regime with 62 countries and simplified visa regime for travelers from China, India, Indonesia, the UAE, and other 28 countries.
Due to the abundance of cultural and natural sites there is something interesting for every guest coming to visit Ukraine: enjoying the fascinating architectural ensembles of Ukrainian cities,some of which are objects of cultural heritage by UNESCO, visiting the marvelous palaces and parks, exploring the unique culture of the Ukrainian villages,enjoying relaxing holidays at Odessa and Crimea coasts or the skiing resorts of the Carpathian Mountains. Despite the enormous tourism resources, Ukraine is not overwhelmed with the crowds of tourists that will surely make your trip more pleasant.
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Welcome to the Community Calendar for February 2020! A place where you can find all the
happenings of the groups around the UK and what they will be up to this month!
SUNDAY 2ND FEBRUARY 2020
Host: Nintendo Southend
Event:Nintendo Southend’s February Meet.
Location: Folded Space, 3 Chichester Road, Southend-on-Sea, Essex SS1 2JP
Featured Games: Just Dance 2020 (for charity), Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Super
Smash Bros. Ultimate, ARMS
SATURDAY 8TH FEBRUARY 2020
Host: Nintendo Basingstoke
Location: Discovery Centre Festival Place Basingstoke
Featured Games: A selection of traditional Nintendo Gaming!
Host: Nintendo Foyle
Event: Nintendo Foyle Winter Meetup
Location: Millennium Forum, 3 Newmarket St, Derry, BT48 6EB
Featured Games: Just Dance 2020 (for charity)
SUNDAY 9TH FEBRUARY 2020
Event: BN Turns 2! ft. Just Dance for Alzheimer's Research UK
Location: The Inferno, Bournemouth.
Featured Games: Just Dance, Pokémon Sword and Shield, and more!
SATURDAY 15TH FEBRUARY 2020
Host: Nintendo South Wales
Event: NSW Game & Watch: Sonic the Hedgehog Movie
Location: The Gatekeeper + Cineworld Cardiff
Featured Games: Mario & Sonic Tokyo 2020 and more
SATURDAY 22ND FEBRUARY 2020
Host: Nintendo Belfast
Event: Fighting February
Location: The Hub @ Lowe Church, Belfast
Featured Games: Smash Bros, Street Fighter and more.
Host: Nintendo Gloucestershire
Event: Pokémon Sword & Shield Tournament
Location: Gloucester Guildhall, GL1 1NS
Featured Games: Pokémon Sword, Pokémon Shield, Super Smash Bros Ultimate
SATURDAY 29TH FEBRUARY 2020
Host: Nintendo North Wales
Event: NNW: The Perfect Couple
Location: The Wheldon Building, Bangor, Gwynedd
Featured Games: Smash Bros Ultimate, Mario & Sonic at the Olympics, Must Dash
Amigos and more.
Host: Nintendo Norwich
Event:Nintendo Norwich Makes Leaps & Bounds
Location: One Life Left Norwich Gaming Café, St. Benedicts Street, Norwich
Featured Games: Sonic Mania, Ring Fit Adventure, Super Smash Bros Ultimate,

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Silversmithing / Jewelry Making
One of our most popular classes, silversmithing & jewelry gives campers the opportunity to create their own earrings, rings, bracelets, charms, and necklaces in silver, copper, bronze, clay and glass— the possibilities are endless! Our studio instructors teach you how to design using all of the equipment safely and yet give you the freedom needed to create your own masterpiece.
Campers learn the fundamentals of photography with manual 35mm film cameras, and the photography studio teaches campers how to develop film in a traditional black and white darkroom. For more advanced photographers we offer alternative processing that allows photo manipulation and makes use of special processing techniques. Classes include beginner to advanced levels in portrait, action, still life, landscape, and alternative methods.
With our digital video cameras, software, equipment, and knowledgeable staff, we make it easy for campers to be the director, producer, and star of a short film or video project. We stress editing skills, story development, and sound production — the basics for great filmmaking.
A creative window on the world develops in our lakeside stained glass studio equipped with all the tools needed to make a masterpiece. Staff safely teach all the techniques involved in creating gorgeous art pieces, mirrors, kaleidoscopes and more.
Campers learn to hand build, throw pots on the wheel, sculpt, fire, and glaze their works of art! Many make their own mugs, dishes, or figurines. Our instructors will help guide through the process so that everyone can take home a little piece of camp.
Blacksmithing is an ancient trade, but at MTC it is one of most recent creative arts additions. Campers learn the five fundamental techniques of forging and get to exercise their creativity in a very different medium – steel. The basic tools of hammer and anvil, fire and tongs along with safety equipment, good instruction and respect for the forge are all campers need to create a unique souvenir of their summer, and hopefully light a fire (pun intended!) on a lifelong interest.
Painting (Watercolors, Oils, Acrylics, Airbrush)
Art classes offer a great opportunity to capture the natural beauty surrounding MTC in a lasting memory you can admire for years to come. Campers learn painting techniques by exploring a variety of subject matter, in a variety of media, working from direct observation or creating designs from their imagination depending on the class.
Tie-Dye / Fabric Arts
In tie-dye, campers create crazy and colourful clothing creations to wear around camp as well as take home to amaze their friends. Any pattern you can imagine can be tie-dyed including spirals, bullseyes, hearts and even peace signs. Combine your pieces with airbrush to provide even more creative options.
Other Creative Arts
Drawing and Sketching


Taking advantage of the dogged work of Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson to procure the Strzok-Page text messages on the FBI’s fake Clinton email investigation — posted online here by Senator Johnson — Andrew McCarthy goes in for a close reading.
Although McCarthy’s view is obscured by the voluminous redactions to the documents, he finds that the messages provide a glimpse of the true forces at work. He writes: “Strzok and Page are singularly well-informed, central players in the Clinton and Trump investigations. They tell us exactly what is going on and why — or at least they would if the Justice Department had not blacked out key parts of their running conversation.”
Reading through the messages for the origin of the Trump-Russia counterintelligence investigation culminating in the Mueller Switch Project, McCarthy finds Strzok quoting someone (name redacted): “The White House is running this.” McCarthy can go only so far: “It would be interesting to know what is in the emails that apparently clarify how the Obama administration divided responsibility for running the Trump-Russia investigation. Just like it would be interesting to know what is behind all the many redactions in these texts about how and why the Trump-Russia investigation got started.”
He concludes with a call for greater attention to the messages and for greater transparency. Greater transparency requires a look behind the redactions or the explanation for withholding the information. Someone wants us to remain in the dark. Late last week Senator Johnson wrote the FBI Director Wray in search of such an explanation (letter embedded below via Scribd).


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> I am amazed at how often new ur-quattro owners come up to me at area
> meetings and exhibit complete ignorance of their cars.
Personally, I'm amazed at how many people claim to be "car enthusiasts" but
don't know the first thing about cars! That said, when I was a part of the
audio industry, I found the same was also true of many audiophiles and I've
since discovered it's true of oenophiles as well ... in fact, it's probably
true of every hobby. On the one hand, you've got the obsessive/compulsives
like me, who must learn everything there is to know about whatever they are
interested in -- I used to buy new audio equipment and take it apart before
I ever listened to it -- and on the other, you have those who couldn't care
less about all the technical details (my father quickly comes to mind!) and
simply enjoy the results...
> I often wonder how many people are driving around in cars that are pale
> shadows of the performance that Audi intended, merely because whoever is
> servicing the car doesn't really have a clue.
If you want something done right, do it yourself. I've never had any luck
with professional alignments on any of my cars so I do them myself at home
... it obviously takes a bit longer but it's cheaper and the results are a
lot better than those some bored $7/hr. alignment technician is willing or
able to achieve.
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This is known as the 超级签证 (Super Visa).
The process of getting sanctioned for a super visa is usually very long; therefore, you must be patient and apply beforehand. However, there is an eligibility criterion that the individual must pass in order to apply for a 超级签证 (Super Visa)..
Official Letter of Invitation
This must be issued for your folk and grandparents, including the citizenship document, relationship proof, financial support record during the visits and birth certificates.
You must also issue travel insurance for your folks and your grandparents, whoever is visiting, that will last for a year with a minimum coverage of $100,000. The policy must strictly be bought from a Canadian insurance company. You will also be required to file the proof of the insurance purchase.
This is performed by a designated physician, and it usually includes a chest X-ray, lab test and an overall exam.
Applying for a 超级签证 (Super Visa) for your folks can often be a very stressful and long procedure and require a lot of paperwork; however, on the flip side, a long and satisfying visit from your folks awaits you.
The above listed are a couple of requirements that you will need to fill in order to get sanctioned for a 超级签证 (Super Visa) for your folks.
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Mental health issues are common in the United States and fortunately more people are starting to be open about their struggles. If you aren’t facing a mental illness it’s likely that you have friends or loved ones that suffer from a mental health condition. In many cases you may be wondering, “How do I help them? What can I do to make things better? Do I have to sit back and watch on the sidelines?” The good news is that you aren’t helpless, and there are many things you can do for your loved ones
DISCLAMER: This is intended for people who know someone who has a mental health condition that was diagnosed by a professional. Do not attempt to diagnose loved ones. Express concerns and ask them to seek professional help.
Read up on your loved one’s diagnosis. Seek out information on: Common misconceptions.Truths of the diagnosis. Paths to recovery and healing. Is this a lifelong issue?
Seek out stories from people who have the disorder, as well as stories from loved ones. This can be important to find empathy for your loved one as well as finding resources to practically apply the information you have gathered. This can be helpful in avoiding the common mistakes loved ones often make.
Many people find it difficult to continue to be in relationship with people who have mental health issues. Be courageous in relationship with them. Continue to love and support them in ways that are “normal” when you can. Not changing how you relate to them can create space for them to be “normal,” as well as help them feel loved and accepted. When things do get hard, try not to pull away.
Seek Professional Help
Loved ones are great advocates for getting help for those suffering, but seeking counseling for yourself is equally important. Professionals can be a wealth of knowledge and can help you create a plan for healthy boundaries, dealing with crisis, and helping you stick to those plans. The can help you screen for problems and learn more about the mental health issue at hand. A good professional will give you the tools you need in order to work themselves out of a job.
Seek Support Groups
These are a wealth of information and experience. People in these groups can aid in finding resources, share tips for avoiding unhelpful tactics, and are generally willing to listen and help you when you’re not doing well. They get it.
This is tempting to fall into. When people are struggling with their mental health, they often need assistance, but at times you end up doing things for your loved ones that they can do for themselves. I like the gym as a metaphor in this situation. If I do the workout for others, I get strong… not them. Don’t do for others what they can do for themselves. It will help them learn how to be normal and feel normal. Seek information about codependency or the “drama triangle” (see this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_XSeUYa0-8 ) and learn how to hold boundaries in these situations.
Create a Support Network
You will need the help of family and friends. Isolation is dangerous for people in general, even more so when helping. Make sure people know what you are going through and ask for support when needed. Sometimes you need a workout partner, ice cream, or a loving listening ear. Know who these people are and ask them if you can lean on them during your helping journey.
Communication can be hard in general. Assuming is just dangerous communication when there are problems afoot. In cases of mental health issues, assumptions can short circuit the empathy and comfort you are trying to give your loved ones. Instead, ask questions and see if you are correct. Allow them to tell you their own nuanced perspective and allow yourself to be corrected. Ask permission when trying to help or do something nice. Give advice sparingly or when requested.
It’s easy to run yourself into the ground when someone you love is not doing well. You want to be the best you when helping, because you’ll give the best help when you’re the best you! You can’t give someone 5 bucks when you only have 4. Remember to get enough sleep, eat, exercise, take care of your responsibilities, and stay connected to your support network. You’re in this for the long haul. It will likely be a marathon and not a sprint.
Finally, the truth is that we all have struggles. We all need a helping hand at times, and it’s important to reach out to God who is never tired or weary in times of discouragement.
Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Matthew 11:28-29 (NLT)

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Manitoba Housing sells downtown highrise that's been vacant for 3 years
Management company has big plans for building, but former tenants, housing advocates disappointed by sale
The Province of Manitoba has sold a long-vacant building in downtown Winnipeg which used to provide social housing — a move criticized by former tenants of the building.
The highrise at 185 Smith St. was sold for $16.2 million to a private property management company, which plans to turn the building into new apartments.
"I'm disappointed. I really am, because what's really needed is more low-income, even rent-geared-to-income style housing," said Todd Donohue. He lived in the building before it was evacuated in April 2015 after a broken water pipe flooded the basement and caused damage to plumbing and elevators.
Donohue and nearly 200 other low-income renters who lived at 185 Smith never returned home. They were initially put up in temporary accommodations by Manitoba Housing, including hotel rooms, and are now in private rentals or different social housing suites.
The province said Thursday there were 3,981 people waiting to get into Manitoba Housing.
CBC reported last May the province had spent about $3 million fixing the building and more than $237,000 in utility costs for the vacant tower.
At the time, the province was scrambling to find housing for asylum seekers entering Manitoba from the U.S.
'It was still our home'
Conrad Morissette and his wife had a suite in the highrise and were under the impression they'd return after repairs were completed.
"That was the plan. I mean, it was a nice place. It had its problems but it was still our home."
He shared Donohue's concern about the loss of low-income housing units.
"This building should stay Manitoba Housing. Obviously it's not going to, but I know a lot of people who were there with me living in that building, and some of them are living in shelters because they've lost the ability to get a place," Morissette said.
Al Wiebe, a housing advocate who used to be homeless on Winnipeg's streets, also said he was disappointed to find out the building had been sold.
"I know there was a lot of talk about it being turned back into subsidized housing, which is really, really what should have been done, because we have a dire lack of affordable housing right now in the city."
Edison Properties, a Winnipeg property management company which owns several buildings, including the Fort Garry Place apartment towers in downtown Winnipeg, bought the building and took possession a couple of weeks ago.
Families Minister Scott Fielding said in a statement that proceeds from the sale will let the province support thousands of Manitobans in the housing market with additional options.
Part of the proceeds will cover debt repayment on the building, a spokesperson elaborated in an emailed statement, and the province will retain $7.6 million in profits.
That money can be applied to cover portions of the province's budget, she said, including previous increases to Rent Assist, temporary housing costs for asylum seekers, financial support to End Homelessness Winnipeg and property repairs to community-based affordable housing.
"As the property at 185 Smith did not fit our current housing model of smaller projects that are better integrated into communities, we decided the property was better suited toward a group with a focus on downtown revitalization," she wrote.
Buyer excited by purchase
Edison Properties has big plans for the highrise, said vice-president Frank Koch-Schulte, and hopes the company will be able to help the building reach its full potential and be part of revitalizing downtown.
Koch-Schulte didn't want to get into specifics about the future of the building but said the company is looking at creating apartments that would rent at regular market rates.
He said the entire building has already been gutted and estimates it will be 18-24 months before it's turned into a new apartment building.
That will come with challenges, he said — the building's suites were tiny and it has a history of bedbug problems and crime.
"We just like a challenge. It's a neat building. It's got quite a different program than a lot of other buildings given that the suites are quite small originally, and so it's kind of a neat challenge to see what we come up with."


Terry Glover, Managing Editor of “Ebony,” Has Died
Terry Glover, who joined Ebony in 2006 as the website’s editor and became managing editor in 2009, died on Christmas Eve at the age of 57. According to The Chicago Tribune, the cause of death was colon cancer. She had been battling the disease for two years.
“Terry was the heart and soul of the Ebony team,” Fishbowl NY quotes a statement from the magazine’s editor-in-chief Amy DuBois Barnett.
Glover had previously worked for a number of magazines including Savoy, Uptown, and Playboy.com. As a young woman, after getting a Master’s degree from Roosevelt University, she traveled across Europe as a filmmaker making a movie about black culture in Europe. She’s remembered by friends as an advocate for the arts.
Barnett says there will be a memorial for Glover in the next issue. Her family says there will be a memorial service next month. Terry Glover is survived by a husband and two daughters.


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The soundtrack album "Robin And The 7 Hoods" signed on the front cover by Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Joey Bishop, Sammy Davis Jr, Peter Lawford and Peter Falk. The album cover shows some signs of wear, but is in overall very good shape. The vinyl record shows very minor scratching. This is from the estate of Dan (Oberholtz) Diamond, a prominent Kansas City area DJ for decades. Besides his many years as a DJ and interviewing most of the top musical acts of his time, Dan was also known for his vast personal record collection.


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Children can take a ride on bullet trains that travel through most of Japan’s largest cities at no cost as part of a plan to revive tourism in Japan affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
The week-long campaign, which runs from Wednesday through Dec 19, will be centered around Nozomi super express services scheduled to stop at major stations like Tokyo, Nagoya, Kyoto, Shin-Osaka, and Hakata, Central Japan Railway Co and West Japan Railway Co said.
To be eligible to participate in the campaign, the passengers must reserve seats via the members-only online system, which will require the payment of adults and children simultaneously with a credit card. The child’s fares will be reimbursed within two weeks, according to the companies.
Children must be aged between six and 11 years of age and must be accompanied by an adult. Five children would be eligible for free tickets per adult passenger.
This will be the first time that the two major railway operators have undertaken this kind of campaign. March will be the 30th anniversary of the introduction of Nozomi services.
In the wake of a dramatic drop in coronavirus-related infections in Japan, the government hopes to increase the demand for domestic travel by reviving the “Go to travel” subsidy program during February. The program was halted in December of this year due to the spread of this virus.
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Conversation is the most natural form of interaction between humans, so it is not surprising that it has also been becoming very prominent in human–machine interactions.
This has been driven by recent advances in artificial intelligence, which have enabled us to improve the reliability of intelligent systems.
However, dialogue systems can be deployed even if they are not able to fully process all incoming requests. The system can try to answer the request and ask clarifying questions to solicit additional information from the customer. The customer can then seamlessly be transferred over to a human agent. This sort of setup can enable substantial cost savings and also increased customer satisfaction due to reduced waiting times.
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For more than a year now, health and cancer systems across Canada have been responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. It has been a very vulnerable time for people with cancer, and the Partnership has worked tirelessly with partners to sustain, restore and redesign services affected by COVID-19.
This annual report highlights the Partnership’s work with partners to not only support the restoration of cancer services disrupted by COVID-19, but also accelerate the adoption of new practices to advance patient care and deliver on the priorities and actions of the Canadian Strategy of Cancer Control.
2020/21 Year in review
Current initiatives are advancing the Strategy and helping the cancer system continue to innovate in response to COVID-19.
Expanding access to palliative care across Canada
Introducing high-quality palliative care early can help people live more fully and comfortably throughout their cancer journey. For people receiving end-of-life palliative care, most would prefer to remain at home with appropriate support. A new model of care is training paramedics to assess and treat patients with palliative care needs at home instead of going to the emergency department. With joint support from the Partnership and Healthcare Excellence Canada, the model is now being rolled out in 10 jurisdictions. In response to the pandemic, the initiative is expanding to try to keep patients out of hospitals whenever possible. Over 4,400 paramedics have been trained to date, and more than 7,000 paramedics will be trained by 2022.
Despite the growing need for palliative care services, there aren’t enough health professionals with the necessary skills and knowledge to provide palliative care. To address this gap, the Partnership collaborated with Health Canada, the BC Centre for Palliative Care and Pallium Canada to develop the Canadian interdisciplinary palliative care competency framework. The framework builds on existing frameworks to establish a national standard to deliver high-quality palliative care across all settings—cancer centres, palliative care clinics, long-term care, primary or home care.
Accelerating the development of lung cancer screening programs
Lung cancer is the most common – and deadly – cancer in Canada, but screening those at high risk for lung cancer can reduce deaths by up to 24 per cent. The Partnership is providing $5 million to support partners to speed the planning and development of lung cancer screening programs. New programs will include a strong emphasis on First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples, individuals with lower income and people living in remote and rural areas. The Partnership’s recent report Lung cancer and equity: A focus on income and geography found alarming differences in access to lung cancer care among these communities. For example, people with lower income are nearly twice as likely to be diagnosed with lung cancer than those with higher income and are less likely to survive. And First Nations adults are 35 per cent less likely than non-Indigenous populations to survive lung cancer five years after diagnosis.
Increasing participation in colorectal cancer screening
Colorectal cancer is the third most diagnosed cancer and second leading cause of cancer death in Canada, yet participation rates for screening programs remain stubbornly low. COVID-19 further compounded the problem, as screening programs paused or reduced their capacity. However, changes are underway across the country that will help programs expand their reach — particularly to groups that experience inequities in access. The Partnership is supporting jurisdictions across Canada to work with First Nations, Inuit and Métis and underserved populations to understand barriers that prevent people from accessing colorectal cancer screening programs. Despite pandemic-related delays, efforts to engage these communities have already begun. For example, Alberta is working with groups like Calgary’s Punjabi Community Health Services to recruit participants for online focus groups to problem-solve together.
To help partners identify communities with particularly low screening rates, the Partnership developed a geo-mapping tool and trained jurisdictions in its use. A new toolkit, Equity-focused interventions to increase colorectal and cancer screening: Program pack, provides interventions to address the barriers faced by these communities.
Eliminating cervical cancer
Partners across the country are actively working on Canada’s ambitious goal to eliminate cervical cancer by 2040. Launched in November 2020, the Action plan for the elimination of cervical cancer in Canada calls for immediate action on several priorities, including improving HPV immunization rates and implementing primary HPV screening. To reach the goal of 90 per cent of 17-year-olds vaccinated against HPV by 2025, the Partnership is providing $1.6 million to help jurisdictions improve vaccination rates and, understand the needs and barriers that prevent First Nations, Inuit and Métis and underserved communities— from participating in existing vaccination programs.
The Partnership is also providing $1.4 million to support shifting from Pap tests to the HPV test, which is more effective at detecting pre-cancers. HPV primary screening can include self-sampling, which enables people to collect their sample at home or in a clinic setting. When a test is administered at home, it reduces the need for in-person interactions with the health system, a particular concern during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Helping patients with cancer to quit smoking
Patients with cancer who stop smoking can lower their risk of dying by about 40%. While 87 per cent of cancer centres have implemented smoking cessation supports across the country, cancer centres faced a challenge this year when COVID-19 severely limited in-person visits for smoking cessation counselling. In response, the Partnership helped partners adapt their approach by providing additional funding to explore new options to support patients, including smoking cessation counselling by telephone and mailing out nicotine replacement therapy (NRT).
Better access to smoking cessation medications will remain a priority even after pandemic restrictions loosen to address gaps in coverage and help those who don’t qualify for subsidized or free treatment. Cancer centres across the country continue to partner with First Nations, Inuit and Métis organizations and communities to expand the availability of culturally appropriate smoking cessation supports. Supports include a Partnership-funded, Indigenous-specific quitline, Talk Tobacco, that was launched in Ontario by the Canadian Cancer Society and has now expanded to Saskatchewan and Manitoba. The quitline provides culturally safe smoking cessation support in 24 Indigenous languages.
Improving cancer care for First Nations, Inuit and Métis
Canada’s refreshed cancer strategy commits to closing gaps in cancer care by supporting health equity for First Nations, Inuit and Métis. The Partnership is funding 29 partners — 20 of them First Nations, Inuit and Métis organizations — to take action on Peoples-specific, self-determined priorities through planning or implementing cancer plans in all 13 provinces and territories. The plans will improve the cancer journey and outcomes for First Nations, Inuit and Métis, while addressing the need for culturally safe care across the country.
For example, in Nova Scotia, the Union of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq has implemented a youth healthy living social media campaign with a focus on smoking cessation and prevention. In the Northwest Territories, partners are working with the Government of Northwest Territories Health and Social Services to implement an organized colorectal cancer screening program that uses a Peoples-specific approach.
In this together
With the refreshed Strategy as our guide the Partnership will continue to create alignment across Canada to achieve our strategic priorities, sustain a world-class cancer system through innovation and create an accessible, equitable cancer system for all people in Canada.
We remain in this together.


With every match a team plays, they subtly alter the statistical picture they are painting of their season. Perhaps they add a splash of colour here or a throughball assist there.
It can leave what was a strong idea for an article somewhat weaker before you know it, and truth be told that has occurred to some extent here. After their 2-2 draw with Manchester City, Liverpool were averaging 7.7 completed crosses per match, which if maintained across the whole of 2021/22 would give them the highest total of any Premier League team in the last 13 seasons.
However, by falling below this by only having a pair against both Watford and Manchester United their rate has cooled off. But then again, is there ever a bad time to take a look at how the Reds are performing with their deliveries from wide areas? In one way or another, crossing has arguably been the key tactical facet of the FSG era.
The first team they built was designed by Damien Comolli, with players such as Charlie Adam, Stewart Downing and Jordan Henderson tasked with providing the aerial ammunition for Andy Carroll. It didn’t work, but then two seasons later Liverpool nearly won the title thanks in no small part to 21 crossed assists, a total no Premier League team has topped in a single campaign since.
The side to come closest was Jürgen Klopp’s 2019/20 crew, with 20, and you all know how they got on that year. It couldn’t last, though, and Liverpool’s crossing reached such a nadir last season that Jim Garrison had to study the tape and investigate what had happened.
So perhaps what we’ve seen with crosses is simply a pretty standard numerical rollercoaster, with the trough of 2020/21 following the peak of the year before, with the current campaign levelling off somewhere in the middle in due course. But whether the Reds ultimately do complete more crosses than any other side in the analytical era or not this season, they’ve created more chances from them than any other team in the division has this term, so a closer look is certainly worthwhile.
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