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Beaufort 9-Light Gold Crystal Chandelier
This 9-light classic chandelier Illuminates your space in grand, stately style with an elegant 9-light chandelier! The traditional style of the chandelier combines a sophisticated iron structure with sparkling crystals in several different shapes. It's crafted primarily from steel, this fixture's frame strikes a dramatic silhouette featuring faceted crystal columns with pure sparkle and graceful traditional form. It works well above the table, acting as a focal point. •The crystal beads are already strung for your convenience. It will save your time from hooking individual crystal beads on the edges! •The process of installation is easy and has a pre-wired plus all mounting hardware •Easy to install, it comes securely wrapped for elementary installation. • Ideal for hallways and for entryways that are on the smaller to medium side •Best for ceilings above 10' tall; Best to hang 36" -48" above the dining table or kitchen island surface •Constructed from steel •Elegantly decorated with Clear K9 crystals
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I’m in the midst of writing about my Hari Raya Haji holiday to Penang but was shanghai’d by friend Mrs T’s email concerning her week’s stay in Shanghai, which like New York and London, is indentification enough on its own, without one having to add China any more.
Let me reproduce Mrs T’s breathless enthusiasm is infectious.
“Just returned last night from a week in Shanghai,” she wrote. “Had not been there since early 90s and it was a culture shock! Had heard a lot about how much it had developed over the years but still I was amazed by its transformation.
“City is just bursting with life and seems even more vibrant than HK. If anyone wants to forget there is a global recession, then just be in the thick of Shanghai Nanjing Lu or at the stations on Sat night.
“The shoppers and diners seem to be their own people and they must be quite affluent. Some of the fashionably dressed young ladies one sees walking along the road could be those one sees in Tokyo or NY.”
Which reminds me of my 3rd visit to Shanghai in 2006 which made me think that if push came to shove, it needn’t be Hobson’s choice to retire to Shanghai.
I reproduce that account, tho the cost numbers have to be read with the awareness that prices, like everywhere else, have increased a fair bit since the article was written. But of course still nowhere near London or Zurich levels…
My account dated June 22, 2006:
It was Friday night and after a heavy April downpour in the early evening, half the city’s younger inhabitants were out and about, determined to grab as much as possible of what remains of the start of another week-end.
There I was in the crush to get into a train in the Metro that was reached from the basement link below Raffles City. I barely managed to squeeze myself onboard before the doors shut.
To my surprise, a young woman with two bags of shopping at her feet got up and offered me her seat. There I was in Shanghai, a city of 16 going on for 20 million people, on a Friday night and I was offered a seat! The first time I was inside a Chinese underground train!
It has never happened to me in Singapore and I’ve travelled on the MRT countless times since it was launched in 1987.
Overwhelmed, I stuttered in fractured Mandarin that I wasn’t that old (even though I was dumpily dressed in my casual holiday worst), I was getting off at Huangpi Nan Lu the next stop and thanks, I could stand, really, really, nodding and smiling my gratitude all the while.
It was there and then that I thought it won’t be a bad idea to retire to Shanghai. It was a thought that was incredible just a few years ago. Certainly, when I was very young, any suggestion of spending time, let alone my twilight years, in China was as good as suggesting a stint in purgatory or worse.
But now, the question is not “why” but “why not”? After all, our forebears had come to Nanyang from China to seek a fortune and then returned to their motherland to die in comfort, supported by the money they had made.
The toll of war, communism and the excesses stemming from the political and ideological struggles that followed put paid to most of those dreams, though I know the grandfather of one prominent Singapore civil servant actually went back to Hainan to die – as recently as the 1970s.
I had thought then the rented room the grandfather lived in in Middle Road, however drab and lonely, was far preferable to far off China but I was very young at that time and really had no inkling what the old thought or felt. Perhaps I still don’t.
What I know is that in the 60s and 70s, the British super rich went to Switzerland to live to escape taxes while penny-pinching British pensioners went to Spain for the sunshine, sangria and to stretch their sterling.
What I know now is that the cost of living has become a strong persuasion for me to contemplate life in China. The savings accumulated thanks to Singapore’s immense progress over my working life has made it possible to entertain such thoughts.
While I never bitch about the high costs in Singapore because I’m a strong believer in cutting my coat according to my cloth, I always have an eye for a good bargain. In Shanghai, I reckon, I can enjoy the same standard of living as in Singapore at half the price or less. Or live twice as long and comfortably on the same amount of savings.
A part-time maid in Shanghai costs 8 yuan an hour compared to S$10 in Singapore. For live-in help, the cost in Singapore and potential problems are far higher.
In Shanghai, cabs are plentiful and the sifu – as taxi drivers are called there – honest. Once when I queried a route taken, the driver immediately replied I was to pay what I normally paid, whatever the meter showed. He wasn’t peeved, only trying to allay any suspicions I might have he was taking me for a ride.
Taxi fares are 10 yuan for the first three km versus $2.40 in Singapore for the first km. (Cab fares have gone up about 10 per cent in May in China but are still very reasonable by Singapore standards).
Other public transport – buses, trams and the Metro – is cheaper still, though I don’t know whether they are efficient, as I used only the Metro.
An unfurnished three-bedroom flat in security-guarded new condominiums in Puxi, located conveniently a few minutes’ walk from the main shopping streets of Huaihai Lu and Nanjing Lu, can be rented for 5,000 yuan a month. I won’t get anything similarly priced in Singapore, if I were planning to live next to Orchard Road.
Food and drinks are inexpensive, even in restaurants, so long as one limits visits to five or six star establishments to special occasions. But then, I don’t do that regularly in Singapore so why should I change my spending habits when in Shanghai? Not enjoying fine dining shouldn’t be a sacrifice at all.
For my April visit, three of us spent under S$300 for meals during our entire stay—and this was at places where there was waiter service. Every meal saw us eating meat, fish and plentiful fresh vegetables cooked in different Chinese regional styles, all washed down with the ubiquitous Chinese tea and Tsingtao beer.
Tipping isn’t expected and in fact on the few occasions we decided to leave the change, it was politely returned to us, not because it was considered too small but because, as the waitress or waiter would explain with a shy smile, it wasn’t necessary.
By contrast, on my first week-end back to Singapore, I was taken to dinner at a classy restaurant on Sentosa where the bill set my hostess back by the same amount that was spent in Shanghai for food over six days! And the service didn’t even match what I got in Shanghai.
For those who enjoy a little tipple, Shanghai’s supermarkets will make them think they have entered a duty free paradise. Local beers have always been cheaper than imported soft drinks but now even American and European brands are plentiful and priced as though they are duty-free. Wine is plentiful too but the labels rekindled a little of my snootiness about things Chinese. I think I’ll pass for the time being, unless drinking at the Grand Hyatt!
Polite service is encountered everywhere even in little shops in out-of-the-way lanes. At the popular, some would say notorious, Xiangyang market, the little stalls offered a level of service I’ve never encountered in Singapore — even in places which have won prizes for good service.
I bought a bag at Xiangyang. Costing all of 50 yuan, the stall-holder threw in a small make-up bag in matching fabric for free. Later, I saw that a thread in the make-up bag had snagged. I was displeased but didn’t think it worthwhile to go back to seek redress, since taxi fares to and fro would cost 20 yuan!
Unexpectedly, a couple of days later, I found myself in the Xiangyang neighbourhood and decided to tell the stall holder about her “gift”. She remembered our transaction and replaced the imperfect bag with a new one, even though I didn’t have it on me to support my complaint or to make it a one-for-one exchange. “Mei kwan si,” she said, the smile never leaving her face.
In Singapore, whenever I complain about a purchase, I have to bring along the receipt and the reception from the sales people would be frosty at best. I am always made to feel I am somehow to blame for not examining the merchandise closely before plonking down my money. Not in so many words but the body language screams the message.
Of course Xiangyang isn’t a store or even upmarket but therein is the rub. In Shanghai, one may pay peanuts but it isn’t monkey treatment one gets!
In the 1980s, the Adam Smith’s Money World TV programme did a show on Singapore and the host extolled the island city’s progress with the words “the taps work, the lights work and the phone works”. Two decades later, I can say the same of Shanghai without hesitation.
Even the dreaded language gap for an English-educated Singaporean like me has narrowed to the extent that my macabre Mandarin allowed me to navigate Shanghai on my own, with no mishap. This was thanks to the fact that English signs were found where they mattered and the service people managed at least a couple of English words.
With cheap air fares, a flight time of four-and-a-half hours and no time difference from Singapore, Shanghai beckons me strongly — if not as a place to live till death, then certainly as a place to live while one is alive enough to enjoy the good things of life.


text: I have only been in one town house in Boston and it was the most beautiful town house on Earth, hands down. The place had been lived in by an elderly couple for a long time until they passed away and they painted the most amazing (what is the painting term for something painted on a wall?) of Biblical scenes everywhere. They were absolutely breath-taking. It takes a certain kind of person to be able to live there. The place was renovated and well-kept too. Some friends of my parents lived there when I saw it, and the people they sold it to painted over everything It seems like the kind of place to be preserved and wait for the right owners, but I guess they wanted a townhouse, not a work of art.

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New guy here - I'm going to attempt a proton pack build for my 6 year old for this coming halloween. He hasn't put down the Ghostbusters PS3 game in weeks, and he's busy watching the cartoon as I type this, so its safe to say he's got the bug
At this stage, the plan is to build a pack out of either MDF or perspex... leaning toward perspex as it'll probably be lighter and end up with a better overall finish. I'd love to get it Vacformed for even less weight, but I don't have the resources (or the space) to build a vac form table right now, unless someone can point me to somewhere where I can get it done. Thats assuming that Vacforming keeps the detail and sharp lines (I have no idea - just asking). I'm based down Frankston-way.
I'm planning on buying the thinnest sheets I can from Bunnings, but I'm not sure how to cut them to guarantee a straight line. I know its smaller scale, but if I'm going to put the effort in, I want it to be good
I've grabbed the various plans from here, so going to sit down this weekend and work out what measurements I'm going to need.
Does anyone have any tips / tricks they care to throw out there?

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The second single off the new album "Give Up The Ghost."
The first single off the new album "Cussin, Crying N Carrying On" filmed during quarantine.
"Rock N' Roll Life" off their fifth album, "Cussin, Crying N' Carrying On." Filmed on tour with Bitch Queens late Summer 2019.
"Better Than The Rest." Our first ever scripted video taken from the Pussyfootin' album.
"Pittsburgh Cockfight" taken from "Rockamania, Vol. 1" split LP with Electric Frankenstein.
"Hammersmith Palai" a Demolition 23 cover taken from the "Life's Short" album.
"Broken Creeper" taken from the Pussyfootin' album. Shot live at The Rex Theater in Pittsburgh, PA
"So Long Sucker" taken from the Pussyfootin' album.


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Experience the Magic of Dubai: Hot Air Balloon Ride
Embark on a breathtaking journey above the mesmerizing landscapes of Dubai with a hot air balloon ride. As the sun rises, you’ll float 4,000 feet above the red dunes, witnessing the desert come alive. This unique experience combines adventure with the tranquility of soaring high in the sky, offering spectacular views and a serene escape from the bustling city life. Read the article below and get to know more about Hot Balloon ride Dubai.
Discover the Beauty of the Desert from Above
The Dubai Balloon Adventure
The Dubai hot air balloon ride presents an unparalleled opportunity to gaze upon the vast expanse of the desert from a bird’s eye view. As the balloon rises, the hues of the desert change, creating a picturesque scene that remains etched in your memory. This experience isn’t just about the views; it’s a chance to witness the desert’s wildlife and its natural beauty unfolding below you.
An Unforgettable Sunrise
One of the highlights of the hot air balloon ride in Dubai is the stunning sunrise. Watching the sun peek over the horizon, casting a golden glow over the sands, is truly magical. The serene atmosphere, combined with the breathtaking scenery, makes this moment unforgettable.
A Journey Filled with Adventure and Culture
Engage in a Traditional Experience
Following the balloon ride, the adventure continues with a camel ride through the desert. This traditional form of desert transportation offers a glimpse into the Bedouin way of life, adding a cultural dimension to the experience. Additionally, a falcon show demonstrates the art of falconry, an important aspect of Emirati heritage.
Savor an Arabic-Style Buffet Breakfast
After the exhilarating activities, enjoy an Arabic-style buffet breakfast at a traditional Bedouin camp. This meal is not just about savoring delicious food but also about experiencing the hospitality and culture of the region. It’s the perfect way to conclude an unforgettable morning.
Practical Information for Your Dubai Hot Air Balloon Adventure
What to Expect Dubai Hot Air Balloon
The entire experience, from pickup to drop-off, lasts approximately four hours. It begins early in the morning to catch the sunrise, making it essential to prepare for an early start. The Dubai hot air balloon flight itself lasts between 45 to 60 minutes, depending on weather conditions.
Preparation, Safety For Dubai Hot Air Balloon
Comfort is key when preparing for your ride. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes, and don’t forget your sunglasses. Safety is paramount, and all passengers must adhere to the pilot’s instructions throughout the experience.
The ride offers a unique blend of adventure, culture, and stunning natural beauty. It’s an experience that allows you to see the desert from a new perspective, making it a must-do for anyone visiting Dubai. Whether you’re seeking adventure, interested in the culture, or simply want to enjoy breathtaking views, this experience promises memories that will last a lifetime. Book Your Ride | Read Our Previous Article


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Russia inks deal to launch two South Korean satellites on Soyuz rocketScience & Space August 21, 13:33
Poll reveals Russians take pride in country’s symbolsSociety & Culture August 21, 13:15
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Passenger ground effect vehicle seating 100 to be created in Russia in 2020-2022Military & Defense August 21, 12:35
Australian cyclist Perkins gets Russian passportSport August 21, 12:21
St. Petersburg buyer scoops up Yeltsin’s limousine for over $330,000Society & Culture August 21, 12:20
US suspends procedure of issuing nonimmigrant visas throughout Russia as of August 23World August 21, 11:59
Four victims of Surgut stabbing remain in grave conditionWorld August 21, 11:21
Russian Arctic National Park to set up reserve area on Novaya ZemlyaSociety & Culture August 21, 9:36
THE UNITED NATIONS, September 30. /TASS/. Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov advised Western journalists to apply to Russia's Defense Ministry for information about the Russian military operation in Syria, in response to US reporters' question on the Syria conflict before his meeting with US Secretary of State John Kerry.
"Do not listen to the Pentagon about Russian [air] strikes, ask the Russian Defense Ministry," Lavrov said noting that all the information had been made public at the UN Security Council’s Ministerial Meeting.
Earlier in the day, Russia’s Defense Ministry circulated video footages of air strikes on the command centres of the Islamic State terrorist group located in Syria.
"Today aircraft of Russia’s Aerospace Forces delivered pinpoint air strikes on eight facilities of the ISIL [former name of Islamic State] terrorist group on the territory of the Syrian Arab Republic. Overall, some 20 sorties were made," Russian Defence Ministry spokesman Maj. Gen. Igor Konashenkov said.
"As a result of air strikes, depots with ammunition, armaments, petroleum, oil and lubricants, accumulations of military hardware were hit. The command control centres of ISIL militant formations in the mountains have been completely destroyed," Konashenkov said adding that all the strikes were carried out after the relevant intelligence had been provided by the Syrian army’s headquarters. Russian aircraft has not bombed civilian facilities and areas around them.
The Federation Council on Wednesday empowered the Russian president to use Russian military outside the national territory. As the chief of the presidential staff Sergey Ivanov explained, the air operation was to be launched against the Islamic State in Syria at the request of Syria’s president Bashar Assad. Earlier, Vladimir Putin said that Russia would not be involved in operations on the ground.

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February is a month where love is celebrated, and many of us are looking for delicious recipes that we can make to impress our loved ones. I think topping our desserts, special breakfasts and beverages with whipped cream makes it extra special. My family and I enjoy whipped cream and use it a lot during the cold months over warm desserts and hot beverages like hot chocolate.
I have made a pinterest board dedicated to using whipped cream, be sure to check it out for more ideas and inspirations. You can also check out the inspiring Gay Lea pinterest boards.
My daughter and I made this traditional French chocolate cake with a velvety molten chocolate center following the recipe from the tea and crumpet book.
5 oz couverture style chocolate
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup sugar
1 cup flour
whipped cream for serving
fresh berries for serving
Prepare eight 4 ounce ramekins with butter and flour. Melt the chocolate with the butter in a small pan over medium heat, watch it close so it does not burn.
In a bowl beat the eggs with the sugar until it is light and fluffy. Then stir in the flour with the chocolate mixture and transfer the batter to prepared ramekins.
Bake in a 350F preheated oven for 10 minutes, until the tops are firm. Run a knife around the sides of the ramekins and invert the cakes onto serving plates. Serve it immediately with whipped cream and fresh berries.
Since we didn't want a lot of chocolate molten in the center, I adjusted the recipe and baked it for about 12 to 15 minutes instead of the suggested 10 minutes. If you bake it longer, it will stay in the fridge, and the cake can be slightly warmed up in the microwave and served with whipped cream and fresh berries.
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“There were no rules, really,” says actress Swoosie Kurtz of growing up with her parents. “They treated me as a person worth valuing whose opinions and views counted.”
Now the Broadway star has written an autobiography, “Part Swan, Part Goose: An Uncommon Memoir of Womanhood, Work and Family” (Perigee) with Joni Rodgers, which puts her family and happy childhood front and center. Her parents, Frank and Margo Kurtz, were luminaries, too. Her father, a champion diver as a young man, who was chosen for three Olympic teams and won a bronze medal, enlisted in the Army Air Corps a year before World War II began. He was one of the few survivors of the Japanese attack on Clark Field in the Philippines, shortly after Pearl Harbor, and became an ace pilot in a Flying Fortress called the Swoose, cobbled together from wrecked B-17s. The plane is the source of the actress’ unusual first name.
Her parents, as photogenic as they were accomplished, were drafted to do war-bond drives across the country, but Frank insisted on going back into combat, flying 60 further missions against Italy. He won the Croix de Guerre, three Distinguished Flying Crosses, three air medals and five Presidential citations. The Swoose was the last plane from the Pacific fleet to survive and is in the Smithsonian. At his request, his wife wrote a book, “My Rival, the Sky,” which was published in 1945. Excerpts from it appear throughout her daughter’s memoir. It is being rereleased as an e-book when Kurtz’s book is published today. Kurtz read from her book Monday night at the Roundabout Theatre Company at the American Airlines Theatre.
Her father, who became a real estate executive and motivational speaker after leaving the army, died at 85 in 1996 and received a long obituary in The New York Times. Her mother is 98. Kurtz, 69, who is an only child, is looking after her with a team of caregivers at her home in Los Angeles while she continues to appear on the CBS sitcom “Mike and Molly” and do other projects.
“I’ve been losing her gradually over the last seven years,” the actress says of her mother. “I felt, as she started to fade, that I was parenting more. There turned out to be something I never thought was there, a maternal, nurturing instinct. I’m a single working mother, although I never had children. I suddenly find myself the head of the family.”
“Part Swan, Part Goose” is also about Kurtz’s remarkable career. She went to the University of Southern California and the London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art, and she used an answering service called the Hayes Office, which was popular with actors. When she called in for messages about a part, the operator would optimistically chirp, “Nothing yet.” Because she was small and looked young, early in her career she was often cast as a teenager or even a child. Her first significant theatrical roles were in Paul Zindel’s “The Effects of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds,” in which she appeared in increasingly larger parts from 1970 to 1972 as the play ran off-Broadway and then on Broadway. It won the Pulitzer Prize and the New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award. In 1975, she played 15-year-old Muriel in a revival of Eugene O’Neill’s “Ah, Wilderness!” on Broadway, while in 1977, she appeared in Wendy Wasserstein’s first play, “Uncommon Women and Others,” off-Broadway, along with Meryl Streep and Jill Eikenberry. In 1980, she played Honey in a production of Edward Albee’s “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” at the Long Wharf in New Haven, with Mike Nichols and Elaine May as George and Martha and James Naughton as Nick. In 1981, she won a Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Award for appearing as Gwen opposite Christopher Reeve in Lanford Wilson’s “Fifth of July. ” She then went on to do a short-lived sitcom with Tony Randall called “Love, Sidney.” She prepared for a year to play the lead, Claudia, in Michael Bennett’s musical, “Scandal,” which never came to fruition. She won another Tony for the role of Bananas in the 1986 revival of John Guare’s “The House of Blue Leaves,” and in 1988, she was cast in the film version of “Dangerous Liaisons,” along with Uma Thurman (who played her daughter), Glenn Close and John Malkovich.
In 1991, she became one of the siblings, Alex, in the TV drama “Sisters,” which also starred Sela Ward, Julianne Phillips and Patricia Kalember. In 1995 she appeared in the film “Citizen Ruth.” She appeared as Hesione Hushabye in the Broadway revival of George Bernard Shaw’s “Heartbreak House” in 2006.
At the moment, “Mike and Molly” is a mainstay of her career. She says of Melissa McCarthy, who plays Molly, “She’s a dream. Just watching her work — her physical comedy, it’s just in her, it just comes out. She can just do anything they throw at her. She takes it and she spins, spins magic. She has so many colors, very sweet, very reasonable and flights of insane fantasy.”
Kurtz said before writing this book that she didn’t want to do a celebrity tell-all. Although she has had serious boyfriends over the years, getting married was never a priority, and she always knew that she didn’t want children. She says that, if she came out of the closet, it would sell more books, but it wouldn’t be true. “Why is it that people are so uncomfortable with the thought of a woman who is, by choice or not, alone?” she writes. “It seems to waffle between suspicion and sympathy. Is she the witch or the widow? Or just waiting for Mr. Right…a solitary woman must be Miss Havisham.”
The real anchor of her life, as it was for her father, has been her work. “My dad gave me singularness of purpose, hyper-concentration. Where it’s worked well for me is in the career. I wanted to be nowhere else but on a stage, such love, passion and obsession that it never occurred to me to divert to anything else. I never thought I’d be a star. I’ve turned down a lot of material over the years, even when I had no right to turn things down. But by following my bliss it worked out in strange, full-circle ways.”
For instance, when ABC offered her a sitcom version of “9 to 5,” she just plain didn’t want to do it because she didn’t think it would be good. They kept offering her more money, and the inflated figure where negotiations ended (she still wouldn’t do it) became her go-to quote for a sitcom. “When they offered me ‘Love, Sidney,’ they had to come up to the money that I had turned down. In my blind naïvete, I actually brokered a better deal for myself without even knowing it.”
As for creating a character, “I do a lot of real-life research, but for the most part, they’re fictional characters,” she says. “I really get visual cues, and what’s very important to me is the rhythm, cadence of how the character talks. I find it very difficult if I don’t hear the rhythm, cause it’s just crucial for me.”
Having a “brilliant” costume designer can be helpful, too. “If it’s a baggy sweater, it says a lot about the person who’s wearing it,” she continues. “Acting is an alchemy, it’s very intangible. In a rehearsal room, just try everything, fearless and fierce. And then go ahead and commit to something. The director will tell you if it’s terrible.”


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South Africa’s Parliament approves minimum wage bill
South Africa’s Upper House of Parliament, the National Council of Provinces (NCP), on Tuesday approved the controversial National Minimum Wage (NMW) Bill which will be sent to President Cyril Ramaphosa for assent.
The Parliament said the NCP approved the bill without amendment.
The bill, which Minister of Labour Mildred Oliphant introduced in November 2017, aims to provide for a NMW and the establishment of a commission with clear functions and composition for implementation, Parliament spokesperson Moloto Mothapo said.
The National Assembly (Lower House of Parliament) had earlier approved the bill and referred it to the NCP. Once signed by Ramaphosa, the bill will become law.
The bill sets 3,500 rand (about 243 U.S. dollars) per month or 20 rand (about 1.4 dollars) per hour for over six million working people in the country.
Trade unions have lambasted the NMW as “slavery wage,” saying the working class cannot make both ends meet with the meagre NMW.
In May, massive protests against the bill took place across the country.
Trade unions have threatened to stage more protests if the NMW wage is not raised to a living wage.
The government says setting the NMW was informed by research and robust analysis of various scenarios and their possible ramifications, not by some idealistic desires.
All social partners have worked hard for nearly three years to reach agreement on the NMW to improve the conditions of millions of poor families, according to the government.
Ramaphosa has pledged to increase the NMW over time in a way that meaningfully reduces poverty and inequality. (Xinhua/NAN)

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Edwards unveils long-awaited tax plan for upcoming session
BATON ROUGE - Gov. John Bel Edwards is pushing significant changes that would shift more of the state tax burden to businesses, lessen sales taxes and raise hundreds of millions for next year's budget.
The tax package unveiled Wednesday would replace $1.3 million in temporary taxes set to expire in mid-2018, while also raising another $400 million annually, according to estimates provided by the governor's office.
Edwards says the effort is aimed at stabilizing state finances, ending continued cycles of deficits and raising new money for state priorities.
The tax package release came fewer than two weeks before lawmakers open their legislative session April 10.
The centerpiece of the package is a new tax on gross receipts, called a Commercial Activity Tax, estimated to raise up to $900 million a year from businesses.
Among the governor's recommendations:
PERSONAL INCOME TAX
-Eliminate a tax break that allows people to deduct the federal income taxes they pay from their state tax liability, in exchange for lowering overall income tax rates.
-Allow the expiration of a temporary, 1 percent state sales tax enacted by lawmakers last year and set to roll off the books on July 1, 2018.
-Expand the remaining 4 percent state sales tax to be charged on services, like telephone services, cable and satellite services, news services, credit reporting services, debt collection services, insurance services, landscaping, lawn maintenance, garbage collection, property repairs, data processing services, massages and security services. This would begin Oct. 1.
-Remove exemptions from remaining 4 percent state sales tax. This would begin Oct. 1.
-Eliminate a tax break that allows businesses to deduct the federal income taxes they pay from their state tax liability, in exchange for lowering corporate income tax rates.
-Phase out the corporate franchise tax over 10 years.
-Enact a gross receipts tax on corporate sales, called a Commercial Activity Tax (or CAT), that will apply to most businesses, including retail, wholesale, service and manufacturing regardless of type of business organization.
HOW THE CAT TAX WORKS
-Businesses with gross receipts above $1.5 million would be subject to a tax rate of 0.35 percent. Businesses with gross receipts of less than $1.5 million wouldn't pay the tax at all, but rather a flat tax rate ranging from $250 to $750.
-The tax would be an alternative to the corporate income tax for those businesses that file taxes as corporations. A business would pay either the gross receipts tax or the corporate income tax, whichever is greater.
-Businesses that file their taxes through individual income taxpayer forms would pay the gross receipts tax if they reach the $1.5 million threshold, but that tax payment would lessen their income for purposes of income tax payments.
-Non-profit organizations, governmental entities, certain public utilities, some financial institutions and some insurance companies would be exempt from the gross receipts tax.
-Make permanent reductions to some tax credits and tax break programs.
-Eliminate some tax breaks and put expiration dates on others.
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Our Letter Urging Closure of ICA-Farmville
For over a decade, Farmville has been a site of well-documented abuse, mistreatment, and medical neglect of immigrants in custody. After ICE and the facility’s private operators horribly mismanaged a COVID-19 outbreak in July 2020, leading to hundreds of serious illnesses and one death, a federal court ordered the facility closed to new intakes, and the facility’s population—normally well over 700—is now down to 12. But ICE continues paying tens of thousands of dollars to the private company that owns the Farmville facility, in order to resume large-scale immigrant detention operations once the pandemic ends.
“The signatures on this letter show that our communities are united to demand an end to human rights abuses in Farmville,” said Flor Lopez Trejo, community organizer with the Legal Aid Justice Center. “The Farmville Detention Center must not be allowed to abuse one more immigrant, break up one more family, or claim one more life. Everyone detained in Farmville must be released.”
“Secretary Mayorkas has testified to Congress that he is ‘concerned about the overuse of detention, where alternatives to detention would suffice,’” said Monica Sarmiento, executive director of the Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights (VACIR). “Our coalition sees the closure of the Farmville Detention Center as a necessary step for President Biden to make a meaningful break from the immigration policies of his predecessor.”
“If Secretary Mayorkas is serious about detaining fewer immigrants and bringing a measure of humanity to a broken system, closing Farmville is the best way to start,” said Simon Sandoval-Moshenberg, Legal Director of the Immigrant Advocacy Program at the Legal Aid Justice Center. “During his campaign, President Biden promised to end privatized detention and incarceration. Secretary Mayorkas can cancel this private detention contract with the stroke of a pen. Why hasn’t he done it yet?”
Even with the court-ordered ending of intake at Farmville, ICE still maintains excess detention capacity in Virginia. ICE operates a smaller detention center in nearby Caroline County which ICE currently uses to detain not only immigrants from Virginia and Washington, DC, but also dozens brought to here from the US-Mexico border. For this reason, closing the Farmville facility would not result in large numbers of Virginia immigrants being shipped by ICE to out-of-state detention centers. The 109 organizations who signed today’s letter to Mayorkas are requesting a meeting with DHS and ICE policy staff, to explain their reasons why the Farmville facility should be closed and the dozen immigrants detained therein should be released.


Dolly Parton has given fans another taste of her upcoming "Run, Rose, Run" album, with the release of her latest single, "Blue Bonnet Breeze," in conjunction with the track's whimsical lyric video. This is the second song to be released from the upcoming album, following the release of "Big Dreams and Faded Jeans" last month. The highly-anticipated recording, available March 4, serves as a companion to Dolly's first novel, "Run, Rose, Run," co-authored with James Patterson, which releases on March 7. Dolly shared,
"I came up with the idea for 'Blue Bonnet Breeze' because two of the characters decide to begin working together on a song. I thought, what song would that be? What song would they write? So, I just chose a Romeo and Juliet kind of story and made the music very slow, very emotional, and it's actually one of my very favorites from this album. It could be a movie of its own!"
“Run, Rose, Run” marks the first time a #1 bestselling author and an entertainment icon have collaborated on a book and an album. The album enhances the novel, with twelve original songs written by Dolly that tie into the story line, making for a unique experience that only she could create. In celebration of the book's release, Dolly and James recently announced that they will be kicking off a Virtual Book Tour on March 6, with tickets available for purchase online.
Dolly's groundbreaking album, “Run, Rose, Run,” is now available for pre-order and will be available on all digital streaming platforms, as well as digital download. It will also be available on CD and standard vinyl, with some special vinyl color variations. The novel will be published in hardcover, ebook and audiobook on March 7, 2022, and is now available for pre-order.


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Serious injury for St Ives Roosters ace leads to abandonment
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An East Region Premier Division match involving St Ives Roosters was abandoned last Saturday due to serious injury.
Roosters’ prop forward Chris Sykes suffered a fractured leg and ankle in the 23rd minute of a fixture at Brentwood Eels.
The game will be replayed later in the season.
Roosters are away at Bedford Tigers this Saturday, 3pm.

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Actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde and her husband Captain Matthew Ekeinde on Tuesday clocked 25 years as a couple.
Omotola posted an adorable picture on Instagram of herself and husband holding hands and looking into each other’s eyes.
She captioned the post: “25 years Strong! Happy Marriage Anniversary to us.”
Omotola married Ekeinde in 1996. The couple later held a white wedding ceremony on board a Dash 7 aircraft while flying from Lagos to Benin in 2001, with close family and friends present.
The couple has four children.

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The latest entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe is also the shortest, which means that if you loved the zany, quippy energy of The Marvels, you may be looking for something else worth watching that’s in the same vein.
While few superhero movies share the exact time-bending, body-swapping premise as The Marvels, these movies all get at the same vibe, and will be more than enough to keep you busy until you can see The Marvels again at home.
Freaky Friday (2003)
Freaky Friday Official Trailer!
The Marvels is not, strictly speaking, a body-swap comedy. Even so, a core part of its premise is the notion that the titular Marvels will swap places any time that they use their powers. Freaky Friday is a much more traditional body-swap movie, following a mother and daughter who swap bodies and come to understand one another better as a result.
Thanks to excellent central performances from Lindsey Lohan and especially Jamie Lee Curtis, Freaky Friday is hugely entertaining from beginning to end. It may not feature anyone battling to save the universe, but it may capture some of the same wacky energy.
Freaky Friday is streaming on Disney+.
The Suicide Squad (2021)
THE SUICIDE SQUAD – Official “Rain” Trailer
DC’s second crack at a Suicide Squad movie turned out to be much more successful than the first. Following a mostly different group of characters than the first movie, this version tells the story of the Suicide Squad as they find ways to come together to battle a common enemy.
Like almost every James Gunn movie, The Suicide Squad is silly and sweet in equal measure, and while it’s also pretty violent, it has the same sort of goofball energy that The Marvels does, even if that goofball energy is considerably more graphic in The Suicide Squad.
The Suicide Squad is streaming on Max.
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018)
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Trailer | Dolby Cinema | Dolby
Another superhero story featuring heroes who are unstuck from their dimension, Spider-Man: In the Spider-Verse follows a young Miles Morales as he gets his Spider-Man powers, and meets a bunch of Spider-people who are traveling from other dimensions.
Like The Marvels, Spider-Verse has plenty of fun with the idea of multi-verses and ultimately manages to make a pretty profound point about what it means to wear a mask. Spider-Verse also happens to be wildly inventive, which is part of the reason it’s still beloved five years later.
Spider-Man: In the Spider-Verse is streaming on FuboTV.
Your Name. (2016)
Your Name. | Trailer (Dubbed)
Telling the story of two teenagers who swap bodies and become emotionally connected as a result, Your Name. is one of the best animated movies of the 21st century. Gliding effortlessly between broad comedy and profundity, the film manages to tell a pretty universal story by focusing on two individual people who find themselves connected across space and time.
The Marvels may not be going for anything quite that profound, but that connection through space and time is part of what unites this team of heroes, just like it unites the protagonists of Your Name.
Your Name. is streaming on Prime Video via Crunchyroll.
Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022)
Everything Everywhere All At Once | Official Trailer HD | A24
If you haven’t seen this 2022 Best Picture winner yet, or if you’ve seen it several times, Everything Everywhere All at Once is always worth a rewatch.
Telling the story of a middle-aged woman who comes to question the decisions she’s made in her life after she gains the ability to travel across the multiverse, the movie is at once a story about a hero saving the end of the world and an intimate tale about one woman’s realization that she is exactly where she’s supposed to be. Zany, profane, beautiful, and hilarious, Everything Everywhere All at Once is everything movies should be, all in one package.
Everything Everywhere All at Once is streaming on Paramount+.


Attention veterans with service-connected disability. If you have been awarded a percentage for your disability for 10 years you can get a re-evaluation for a possible increase without fear or percentage being lowered.
It only takes two minutes to fill out a request for re-evaluation. Then you wait for VA to send you an appointment to Fort Root, North Little Rock, to see a doctor.
If you do this be sure to get any information from all private physicians concerning your disability. They can get any info from your VA Primary Care doctor.
A veteran who is house-bound, and/or needs aid and attendance by another person, and is service connected disabled rating of 30% or more can apply for additional payments, If the vet’s spouse is in Disabled, the vet can apply for additional payments.
The 2015 edition of Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents and Survivors should be coming out soon. It costs just $5 from the US Printing Office, including shipping.
You can order it by phone, toll free, 866-512-1800.
Remember our service personnel in your prayers, and thank you for your service.
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The production team of the YUREI DECO anime series has revealed the artists who will be performing the show’s opening and ending theme songs. The anime series is scheduled to premiere on July 3, 2022.
The anime’s opening theme is “1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 LOVE,” performed by clammbon and arranged by DÉ DÉ MOUSE. Meanwhile, the ending theme “I’m in LOVE” will be performed by Hack’nBerry and PASOCOM MUSIC CLUB.
Hack’nBerry consists of voice actresses Anna Nagase and Mira Kawakatsu, who voice Hack and lead heroine Berry respectively. Other voice cast members for YUREI DECO include Miyu Irino as Finn, Setsuji Satou as Hank, Sayuri Sadoka as Madam 44, and Rie Kugimiya as Smiley.
The production staff includes Tomohisa Shimoyama (Super Shiro) as director, Dai Satou (Super Crooks) as series composer and scriptwriter, Kimiko Ueno (Crayon Shin-chan: Shrouded in Mystery! The Flowers of Tenkazu Academy) as scriptwriter, and Akira Homma (Carnage) as character designer. Masaaki Yuasa (Inu-Oh and The Tatami Galaxy director) and Satou are credited as the show’s creators. Science SARU is handling the animation production for the anime.
Other staff members involved in production are Fumitaka Akai (Ride Your Wave) as art director, Kunio Tsujita (Vivy -Fluorite Eye’s Song-) as color designer, Yoshihiro Sekiya (Inu-Oh) and Hikari Itoh (Seven Knights Revolution: Hero Successor assistant photography director) as photography directors, and Mito (Wonder Egg Priority), pianist Kotaro Saito, and DJ Yebisu303 as music composers.
Yurei Deco will be streamed by Crunchyroll outside of Japan as part of its Summer 2022 anime lineup. The official anime website describes the premise as:
The citizens of the data-managed society of Tom Sawyer Island use the sensory immersion information called Deco in order to interact with the virtual spaces known as the Hyperverse as part of their daily lives. The Love score is used to accredit everything on the island, and its citizens spend their lives in pursuit of Love.
But that island is also plagued by cases where all Love values are voided, the “Zero Phenomenon,” thought to be caused by the mysterious Phantom Zero!
One day, a girl named Berry meets Hack and crew, who call themselves gh0sts. In order to solve the mystery of Phantom Zero and the Zero Phenomenon, the form the Yurei Detective Club. And in time, Berry will discover the island’s secrets…
Source: YUREI DECO Official Twitter


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Methanol is the simplest of alcohols, also known as methyl alcohol or wooden spirit, its chemical formula is CH3OH (or, abbreviated, MEOH or Metoh), its CAS number is 67-56-1.
Danger indications: Easily flammable liquid and vapours
Toxic by ingestion
Toxic in contact with the skin
Toxic if inhaled
Prevention: Keep away from sources of heat/sparks/open flames/heated surfaces. Don’t smoke. Take precautions against electrostatic discharges. Use electrical, ventilation and explosion-proof lighting systems. Keep the receptacle tightly closed. Wear protective gloves and protect your eyes and face.
Reaction: Transport the injured person to the open air and keep him at rest in a position that favours breathing. In case of contact with the skin remove all contaminated clothing, rinse thoroughly with water; Contact the Poison Control center and a doctor.
Storage: Store the ventilated and cool place.
Disposal: Dispose of the product and container according to local, regional, national and international regulations.
Methanol uses or methyl alcohol
Find wide use as:
Solvent (e.g. for the dilution of paints and in the polishing of furniture);
Reagent in industrial chemical processes;
Fuel (e.g. used in NASCAR, Indy Racing League and dynamic modelling mixed with castor oil or synthetic base plus a small percentage of nitromethane).
As a main component (60%) of the Methacarn (an alcoholic fixative liquid).
Used illegally, because highly toxic, to sophisticate the wine.
In Iceland it is also used as a means of storage for geothermal electricity, summarizing it starting from hydrogen obtained by hydrolysis and carbon dioxide.
Precautions on the use of methanol or methyl alcohol
Methanol is toxic and induces central nervous system depression while its metabolites (formaldehyde and formic acid) are responsible for damage to the optic nerve and retina. The lethal dose for a human being varies from 0.3 to 1 g per kg body weight.

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About the nitenite cityhotels, BirminghamLocation 18 Holliday Street, Birmingham, England B1 1TB
There's a coffee shop/café on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The business-friendly nitenite cityhotels, Birmingham also features a terrace, express check-in, and express check-out. This Birmingham hotel is smoke free.
- 1 building
- 104 guestrooms or units
- 2 levels
- Built in 2006
- Bar or lounge
- Coffee shop
- Front desk (24 hours)
- Express check-in
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- Newspapers for purchase
- Television in lobby
- No smoking on site
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
- Airport: Birmingham (BHX) (17.7 km / 11 mi)
- Train station: Birmingham Five Ways Station (1.1 km / 0.7 mi)
Nitenite cityhotels, Birmingham offers 104 forms of air-conditioned accommodation with complimentary bottles of water and free toiletries. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Plasma televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.
- Plasma television
- Digital channels
- Egyptian cotton linens
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Hairdryer available
- Toiletries (free)
- Air conditioning
- Ensuite bathroom
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- Roll-in shower
- Check-in time starts at 3 PM
- Minimum check-in age is 18
- Check-out by 11 AM
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
- Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
- No pets allowed
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed. No on-site parking is available. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
This hotel will take full payment for a stay at any time between the reservation date and stay date for any bookings where payment for the stay will be made onsite instead of at the time of booking. The card used to pay for a reservation must be presented upon check-in, while any reservations made by a third party must provide proof of the bill payer's permission. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification are required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges. No on-site parking is available. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation.
- No rollaway/extra beds available
- No cots (infant beds) available
Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
- Deposit: GBP 50 per day
We've listed all charges provided to us by the property, but they may vary based on length of stay or the room booked.
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Late check-out fee: GBP 10 (subject to availability)
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text: Are you a paid up member of the Tifosi? Or would you kill to get behind the wheel of the Ferrari F10? If so, you're going to love this! For 15€ you can download the simulator and drive the F10 at the Fiorano track. Two others tracks, Mugello and the Nurburgring GP, will be added at a later date. Ferrari promise that the sim will be very realistic, as the car model is based on official CAD data, and Alonso, Massa and Fisichella have been involved too, giving feedback to make sure it all feels real. A competition is involved too, with a great prize: "If, at the end of the Trofeo, you are part of the five fastest drivers, you will win a trip into the heart of Ferrari: to Maranello. You will walk through the gates in Fiorano and participate in the exclusive Ferrari Driver Academy course, personally headed by exceptional tutors from the Scuderia." Interested? Head over to the Ferrari Virtual Academy website and find out more.


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- New 4-IN-1 Thermometer and Hygrometer for PM2.5 & AQI only as it considered the most hazardous pollutant to human health due to its tiny sizes can be inhaled and absorbed.
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Kawasaki W400/W650/W800 - Luggage Rack (A)
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Going on a longer trip on your W but don't know where to put all your stuff? Your better half wants to join the trip and suddenly you need a lot more space?
Fear not, for we now have these stainless steel rear racks specifically designed to mount on your W with just a few easy steps. You can either mount a rigid case on it or simply strap on your bag (or your wife's suitcase).
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I saw a fertility doctor in June who got a fire under my butt about my health. I honestly did not know the effects of estrogen dominance other than my cycle was always wonky. But that appointment was truly a turning point in my life. I am so grateful that I found how beneficial a starch-based diet is for anyone with excess estrogen in her body. I went for a follow up visit not long ago and this is where I am now.
My blood pressure was still elevated, but not as much. I know that a lot of it has to do with the stress of dealing with fertility issues and the guilt associated with losing two pregnancies while trying to move forward. I was also a little nervous about talking to my doctor about the diet I’m using since not all medical professionals appreciate the value of a very low fat, whole food, starch-based diet. Plus we were getting the results of my husband’s semen analysis so there was another thing to stress about. I know that my everyday blood pressure is fine. I can feel when it rises. I feel the thumping of my pulse and the tightness in my chest. I know when it goes up before a doctor visit. I work in a grocery store that has a blood pressure machine and think I’m going to start checking it, just to see. I also might buy a monitor for home use. I checked them out at Walgreens yesterday. Not right away, but a good investment in my health for sure.
My weight has dropped quite a bit. In the time between visits I lost 19.4 lbs at Weight Watchers, including losing over 5% of my starting weight. I am thrilled with that. One thing the doctor said in the initial visit was that even if the excess fat was not specifically causing adverse effects on my fertility it was still a good idea to lose as much weight as possible to have the healthiest pregnancy and least complicated delivery possible. As I have been learning about the health effects of obesity I can completely agree with that point. Excess adipose tissue takes up valuable space that the placenta and fetus need to grow into. I am crushing my organs with the fat built up in my chest and abdominal cavities. The best thing I can do for myself and my future child(ren) is lose as much of the extra weight as possible BEFORE I conceive. I also have been reading about the negative effects of toxic buildup released from fat cells as pregnant women burn through their fat stores. Knowing this I feel that much more strongly that I need to lose as much weight, specifically fat, as possible before I get pregnant. The good news is that as I lose weight and reduce the overall estrogen load on my body I will have a much easier time conceiving. I am completely optimistic about this process and know that I will be able to finally conceive a healthy baby that I carry to term and deliver without complications or interventions.
I told my doctor what I’m doing and why. I told her that I am walking everyday (about 20-25 minutes in the morning and 30-45 when I get home from work, longer on off days) and eating in a way to increase insulin sensitivity naturally. I also am making sure I get a lot of fiber to help reduce the estrogen currently in my system. She said that it is absolutely a healthy way to eat and that I am doing everything right. She also said that she wishes all her patients would do what I did. I love that she sees how seriously I take this process and that she sees the positive results as proof of increasing health. It was a great visit in terms of my progress.
I have been taking the Provera (progesterone) following the directions on the bottle. The directions are to take one pill a day for 10 days each month. Given those directions I have been taking the medication on the same day of the month, every month. I was not entirely sure that was correct since it could have been on the same day of my cycle. But she confirmed that I am taking it correctly and that soon I should start to regulate when I get my period which will give us a better idea of where ovulation should be.
We also talked about M’s test results and what we are going to do going forward. He just started Chantix to quit smoking cigarettes (he’s been smoking for over 2 decades). He also is starting a new job with regular hours on Monday so we’ll have much more financial stability. With that stability we hope to buy a second car since now he drives a motorcycle as his primary means of transportation. With both of those changes she said the best thing to do is give it 3-4 months then do another test and come back to see where we are before we start Clomid to induce ovulation. I am hoping that in the next 4 months I can lose enough weigh to be below 300 lbs. I am feeling confident about that as well.
I have been only weighing myself at WW and the doctor, but that left me with days at a time when I had no idea what was happening. So last week we bought a scale. Since Monday morning I have lost 2.8 lbs. I am still going to use my WW weight as my official weight until I stop, which will be when my prepaid time is up, next month. But I am so excited to weigh myself every morning and see the scale continuing to go down. I know I am doing the best thing for myself by following Dr. McDougall’s recommendations. I even bought his book specifically for women. I am in chapter 5 now and know for sure that I am finally supporting my body in the healthiest way possible.

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Despite their roots in early-90s Seattle, Modest Mouse are the antithesis of guitarry chaos. In their 10th year, they're finally reaping the rewards of their eccentricity, with a single at number two in Billboard's modern rock chart.
Making wanton use of the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, whose squealing trumpets pop up like punctuation, and the Rising Star Fife and Drum Band, the album leaps through spiky hoops that must bewilder their junior-high audience. How, for instance, can the sea-shantyish Bury Me with It coexist with the vocoder weirdness of Dance Hall?
To further confound things, singer Isaac Brock swerves between a slacker's mumble and, on the uncharacteristically zippy Float On, a David Byrneish yelp. A useful addition to a genre that prizes brain over brawn.


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Eventual height & spread Notes on Achillea millefolium 'Cerise Queen' "Inject some vibrance into silver aromatic sun worshippers with this achillea, which fades to prettiest deep-pink - then add a ribbon of deep blue ‘Hidcote’ lavender under pink roses" Val Bourne - Garden Writer Is My Garden Soil Too Rich For Wildflowers? €1.600 each. 09297147. A bee and butterfly magnet that will jolly up your garden and keep wildlife happy. Readily establishes from Yarrow seeds, Cerise Queen Yarrow features flower heads that are bright magenta-pink and finely dissected green, aromatic foliage. Common yarrow from Europe and Asia was originally introduced to America in colonial times, and has since naturalized throughout the U. S. primarily along roadsides, fields, waste areas and lawns. In fact you’ll not find it in the wild unless you happen across a garden escapee. Eventual height: 0.6m; ... Achillea millefolium 'Cerise Queen' yarrow ( syn. …I schmooze with the right people…well that and because it’s drop dead gorgeous…really easy to grow…will flower in it’s first year (Unusual for … It’s perfect for growing towards the middle of an ornamental border or wildlife garden, and is also ideal for growing in gravel gardens. Water Requirements - medium. Family Asteraceae . Achillea ‘Little Moonshine’ A compact version is Achillea ‘Little Moonshine’. Low Maintenance, Cottage/Informal, Drying, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Prairie planting, Rock, Wildflower, Wildlife. Synonyms Achillea millefolium 'Cherry Queen' Achillea millefolium. While Achillea plants will grow in cool to tropical parts of Australia, they prefer temperate and cool-temperate climates and aren’t keen on tropical humidity. To add ? Climatic Zones. With a height and spread of 60cm x 60cm, it fits in anywhere and flowers reliably from June to late August. ‘Duizendblad’ Meerjarig, ½ gr = 1000 pl. connect with other gardeners. Medicinally speaking, Achillea is used by herbalists to treat tendon problems. Cultivation. Culinary note: The leaves of the yarrow can be used cooked or raw. carmine shades. Achillea millefolium is an erect, herbaceous, perennial plant that produces one to several stems 0.2–1 m (0.66–3.28 ft) in height, and has a spreading rhizomatous growth form. Kirschkönigin) 6 × 9cm pots: £41.94 £18.00: 6 × 9cm pots. GB 203 7798 96, How A Sedum Roof Can Protect The Waterproof Membrane, How Can Green Roofs And Increase Efficiency In PV Panels, How Can Green Roofs Insulate Against Heat And Cold. Some examples: Achillea Cloth of Gold (Achillea filipendulina) Height 1-1.5m Width 30-40cm.Achillea Cerise Queen (Achillea millefolium) Height 70-80cm Width 50-60cm. Family Asteraceae . Easy to grow, even on poor dry soils, Achillea millefolium 'Cerise Queen' is ideal for wildlife gardens where it attracts butterflies and other insects. To become a Shoot member visit the main Shoot website. Dozens of tiny pink florets form each flower head but it’s the leaves that fascinate me the most. A. millefolium (common yarrow) smallish white to cerise flower-heads from June to September. £14.99: Quantity: in stock (shipped in 7-10 working days) Buy. In warmer areas, tends to stay abut 12-18"W, but in cold climate (with snow) will spread fairly aggressively 2-3 feet. Key facts about Achillea Cerise Queen. Achillea millefolium 'Cerise Queen' (Rose Yarrow) - This perennial yarrow has flat heads of rose pink flowers that are held over fern-like green leaves to 1 to 2 feet high. Habitat: Full sun and any type of soil.Prefers well drained but moisture retentive soil. Achillea millefolium 'Cerise Queen' (Yarrow 'Cerise Queen') will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread Flowers appear in spring and summer. Plant Size. Achillea millefolium 'Cerise Queen' Achillea was named by Linnaeus, the modern father of horticulture, in honour of the Greek hero Achilles. Antique Parchment. Wow! Our Quality Control Processes For Enviromat, Providing The Best Sedum Roof Maintenance, The Endless Applications and Design Opportunities Of Enviromat, Achillea Cerise Queen (Achillea millefolium Cerise Queen), Autumn Hawkbit (Scorzoneroids Autumnalis), Autumn Wildflower Meadow Maintenance Jobs, Chewings Fescue (Festuca Rubra Subsp. Achillea millefolium, commonly called common yarrow, is a rhizomatous, spreading, upright to mat-forming perennial that is considered by many to be an aggressive weed. Great in prairie style planting surrounded by grasses and absolutely superb in the herbaceous border. Burnt Saffron Antique ... Cerise Queen Antique Parchment Cerise Queen. Create your free Is Weed Control Fabric Harmful To Children Or Pets? Dark green, pointed, deeply cut leaves. Like all Achilleas it does prefer full sun. Thanks for your patience. Yes indeed my flowery friends, you heard it here first Achillea ‘Cerise Queen’ is the must have Achillea for 2015 season. Attains a height of 30cm. Flowers appear in spring and summer. To add images for this plant login to your account or register for a new account. For best results, grow Achillea ‘Cerise Queen’ in full sun in well-drained soil. Try to avoid cutting them down at the end of the summer – they look amazing when touched by a haw frost. This eye-catching Yarrow features masses of long-lasting clusters of bright cherry-pink flowers with white centers. Note: We are working to update our ratings. Get started now. Height: 18-24 inches: Spread: 18-24 inches: attracts BUTTERFLIES! Cerise Queen Yarrow is a fine choice for the garden, but it is also a good selection for planting in outdoor pots and containers. This is one flower that really does bring a bright pop of colour to the garden. Grows well in moist, well-drained soil. Achillea millefolium 'Cerise Queen' will bring ajolt of magenta to brighten your summer borders. Our offices are closed for the festive period, our first delivery day is 7th Jan 2021. Achillea millefolium ‘Cerise Queen’ If you want to bring softer colours to the garden choose Achillea millefolium ‘Cerise Queen’ and Achillea millefolium ‘Lilac Beauty’ Achillea millefolium 'Strawberry Seduction' (PP18401, COPF) Achillea Millefolium Cerise Queen, also known as Yarrow Cerise Queen, is a flowering perennial grown for its striking blossoms and feathery foliage. Availability: In stock. With a prolonged flowering season and exceptional hardiness, this variety of Achillea is a great choice for a flower border. Other common names yarrow 'Cerise Queen' . Get expert info and easy to follow monthly care reminders for the plants in your garden by signing up for a free Shoot account. Zaden niet afdekken purperrood Genus Achillea can be mat-forming or upright perennials, mostly herbaceous, with sometimes aromatic, pinnately divided or simple and toothed leaves and flattened clusters of small, daisy-like flower-heads ACHILLEA millefolium CERISE QUEEN. Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5. read more. Commutata), Clustered Bellflower (Campanula Glomerata), Common Poppy aka Field Poppy (Papaver Rhoeas), Common St John's Wort (Hypericum Perforatum), Cosmos Albatross (Cosmos Bipinnatus Sensationa Albatross), Cosmos Gloria (Cosmos bipinnatus ‘Gloria’), Feed The Birds With Meadowmat For Birds And Bees, How To Grow A Wildflower Meadow From Seed, How Wildflower Meadows Make Great Homes For Wildlife. In order to add a note on this plant, please add this plant Photograph ... is a bee and butterfly magnet that will jolly up your garden and keep wildlife happy. Achillea millefolium 'Summer Pastels' Yarrow. For use in cottage gardens, perennial beds, cut flowers, in mass. Other common names yarrow 'Cerise Queen' . of 0.6m after 2-5 years. Strictly speaking “Cerise Queen” is not a native wildflower. How Does Enviromat Survive With Such Little Water? Spread: 60cm (24"). Butterflies and bees love Yarrow flowers, and you will too in your summer border! Yarrow 'Cerise Queen', Achillea millefolium 'Kirschkönigin', Achillea millefolium 'Kirschkonigin'. Height: 60cm (24"). Achillea Cerise Queen / Cherry Queen. Add your own photos, notes, get monthly email reminders on how to care for your plants, and VAT No. Aggressiveness/spreading capability depends on climate. If you are looking for abundant blooms in shades of magenta for weeks of summer color, Achillea millefolium 'Cerise Queen' is what you need. Height 45-75 cm 18-29 inches Spread 60-75 cm 23-29 inches Foot Traffic None Growth Rate Fast . Deer resistant. How Long Does Our Weed Control Fabric Last? Achillea Kirschkönigin ) 2 litre pot: £14.99: 2 litre pot. voor 5 RR (70m2) uitplant. Achillea millefolium ‘Cerise Queen’ – one of the pink varieties. Height - 50cm. Pollinators absolutely adore this plant. Cerise Queen is a deep pink flowering yarrow with 30-40 tall stems. Create your free SHOOT garden and make a record of the plants in your garden. More Views. Achillea millefolium 'Cerise Queen' (Rose Yarrow) - This perennial yarrow has flat heads of rose pink flowers that are held over fern-like green leaves to 1 to 2 feet high. Find A x 'Moonshine' silver grey toothed leaves topped with bright yellow flower heads in summer. 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September 30th, 2016. It’s been a long week for a couple of Bay of Fundy fishermen that rescued a humpback whale that got trapped inside their wEIR nets.
“It doesn’t look stressed or anything,” said fisherman Chuck Breen. “It’s being forced-fed right now. The weir is catching fish and it’s happy to eat. But if you do the wrong thing and it does get stressed, what do you do then. We’re in a small boat, it’s a 30 ton animal.”
The humpback swam into the weir not far from Black’s Harbour on Monday and the fishermen say they were unable to get any help to free the animal.
It’s not unusual for whales or sharks to follow a school of herring into a weir, but usually they find a way out themselves.
When they don’t, the fishermen are often out of their depth.
“I know nothing about a whale. I didn’t even know what kind it was until somebody told me,” said Breen.
Ross Hanley owns the weir. He says as soon as he saw the whale he called the Department of Fisheries and whale rescue groups in the area, but to no avail.
“They said they put everything away for the winter so they don’t want to help. I don’t know why,” said Hanley.
A spokesman for DFO says there are protocols when whales become entangled in lobster lines which include calling in whale rescue groups.
The rules regarding weir entrapments are less clear and fishermen are given advice on how to handle the situation.
Friday morning, the fishermen took the matter into their own hands and made a passage in their weir netting that the whale could swim through at high tide.
“We took down 20 feet of twine and we took we took poles out of the way in three or four places for it to get out,” said Breen.
The fishermen say the trapped whale has cost them a large amount of herring that was in the weir. They say herring catches have been strong recently, so it’s not surprising that whale sightings in the bay have increased recently.


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Substantial increase of acreage under organic cultivation in some districts
Amid allegations that a project conceived in 2010 to phase out agriculture driven by synthetic fertilizers and pesticides by 2025 has fallen by the wayside, acreage under organic agriculture is showing promise as more and more farmers are taking up the cause of getting rid of synthetic fertilisers and pesticides.
Numbers from some of the districts show that there is substantial acreage under organic cultivation (both certified and uncertified).
A senior official of the department of agriculture said Kasaragod district, where pesticide endosulfan has caused major health problems, has 3,482 hectares (involving more than 6,000 farmers) under organic cultivation.
Fifty-two farm clusters and 30 demonstration plots have been established to help farmers understand organic farming.
However, the achievement of Kasaragod appears to be at the cost of other districts in the state, alleges R. Sreedhar of Thanal, a Thiruvananthapuram-based voluntary agency involved in promoting organic agriculture and in training farmers.
There was nothing wrong in focussing on the problems of Kasaragod. But the organic farming thrust should be aimed at the entire
State, he says as he felt that the funds for other districts are now being directed to the Kasaragod programme.
An official at the department of agriculture says the government has allocted Rs. 10 crore for the organic agriculture drive in the district and provided another five crore for setting up eco shops in six blocks of the Kasaragod district.
The other programmes in the district include certification of farms as organic through the Internal Control System, where farmers inspect each others’ farms to ensure that the good agricultural practices are followed.
Mr. Sreedhar says that the push to give Kerala agriculture a new direction through the 2010 Kerala Organic Farming Policy appeared to have been forgotten. The only step that has been taken is the ban on 20 pesticides, which came in 2010, as part of the organic agricultural policy. There has been no follow-up action.
Regardless of government intervention, Wayanad district has seen considerable progress in bringing agriculture under organic practices. Around 5,000 hectares have come under organic agriculture, most of it uncertified, in the district, involving around 10,000 farmers.
An official of the department of agriculture says that Wayanad had 7,569 farmers and 990 hectares certified as organic. In two to three years another 5,338 hectares will be certified.
Wayanad farmers’ march into the big league of organic cultivation has been helped by voluntary agencies like Wayanad Social Service Society. John Choorapuzhayil, director of the agency run by the Catholic Church, says the society has been involved in organic cultivation and export of produces since 1999.
He says that the number of farmers, who have registered for organic cultivation with the society, has gone up to 10,000 now, nearly 7,000 of them over the last two to three years. This has been because the society has been engaged in buying organic produces like coffee, ginger and turmeric at a premium.

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I'm noticing that my GM does not reliably receive MIDI via its USB connection from my DAW (Studio One 3) and I'm wondering if anyone else has run into this.
I began noticing that my GM was missing notes that were being sent from my DAW's MIDI tracks. The issue is not consistent and even playing the same MIDI sequence will produce different results each time. Sometimes all of the notes are received and played by the GM and sometimes several are missed and not played.
I've set up and recorded a control test to try to better isolate the issue.
In this video, I have my GM and a Moog Sirin both set up to receive MIDI over their USB connections from Studio One 3. You can see that the GM has difficulty playing all of the notes in the piano role consistently. When I switch the output of the MIDI track to the Sirin (@ 2.04) the Sirin plays the notes back perfectly.
I've tried different USB cables and different USB ports with no success. The 5-pin MIDI in DIN connection does not seem to have this problem so I can reliably say that this seems to be a problem with the USB connection for my GM.
Any suggestions? My GM is on the latest internal firmware sent by tech support, which is 1.0.6.
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The Biodynamic Farm: Developing a Holistic Organism, Karl Ernst Osthaus
Large scale agriculture tends to view a farm as a means for producing a certain amount of grain, milk or meat. This practical book argues instead for a holistic method of farming: the farm as a living organism. This is the principle of Biodynamic Farming.
The Author, an experienced biodynamic farmer takes a down to earth approach. Based on a example farm of around 60 hectares, he recommends the ideal number of livestock: 12 cows, 4 horses, 6 pigs, 10 sheep & 120 hens. This mix is drawn from Osthaus’s deep understanding of nature, animals, agriculture and the cosmos and from his many years of personal experience as a biodynamic farmer. The result is a healthy balanced and sustainable farm.
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Latest Indy 500 weather forecast calls for chance of rain, storms
Weather forecasts in the days leading up to the 103rd running of the Indianapolis 500 have called for race day showers. And with one day until The Greatest Spectacle in Racing, that is still the case.
The National Weather Service in Indianapolis says there's a chance of showers and thunderstorms early Sunday, and that showers are likely after 3 p.m. A thunderstorm is also possible after 3 p.m.
"Some of the storms could be strong to severe at times, especially on Sunday," NWS said in a hazardous weather outlook.
The chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday's high temperature will be near 81 degrees, NWS said.
With the possibility of Sunday rain also comes the possibility that the race, scheduled to begin at 12:45 p.m., could be delayed until later Sunday or postponed until Memorial Day on Monday. If it's postponed until Monday, we could still see rain.
There is a 30% chance of precipitation all day Monday, NWS says. But don't worry, there's light at the end of this tunnel.
If it's postponed until Tuesday, we should get a race in that day. Tuesday will be sunny with a high temperature near 86 degrees, NWS says.
In all its history, the Indy 500 has seen three postponements. So while it's rare, it could happen.
There have also been seven rain-shortened races in Indy 500 history. Drivers must complete 101 laps before a race is considered official. If fewer than 101 laps are run, the race continues the next dry day.
Indianapolis weather forecast for Saturday
Severe weather is also expected in Indianapolis on Saturday.
The NWS calls for a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms Saturday, mainly after 1 p.m. In a hazardous weather outlook issued Saturday morning, NWS said damaging winds, hail, torrential rain and lightning are also possible.
The Firestone Legends Day concert at IMS begins at 2:30 p.m., so you may want to bring an umbrella with you when you go.
Heat index values on Saturday will be around 90 in areas mainly along and south of I-70, NWS said.


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If you’re looking for a longer-lasting, more effective way to lose weight, you’ve probably tried many fad diets in the past which eventually gained popularity but then declined in relevance as soon as people started living beyond the confines of the diet. Enter Saxenda, the diet that’s the marriage between Atkins and South Korean science, which promises to help you lose weight faster than you’d ever thought possible without going on a diet.
How does Saxenda work? By applying South Korean science to the eponymous diet originally developed by Dr. Atkins, Saxenda tweaks your metabolism, essentially teaching your body to burn calories more optimally. While it’s always advisable to consult with a doctor before starting any new diet, there are ways in which you can safely use Saxenda to shed off those extra pounds.
How Does The Diet Work?
Atkins and his followers had a simpler time back in the day when they were just trying to follow the Low-Carb Diet, a diet that’s been around since the early 1900s and which was originally developed to treat patients with mental illness. Back then, the basic premise was simply: you can’t beat carbs with fats, so remove them both and your body will thank you.
The theory behind the Low-Carb Diet is that carbohydrates increase insulin levels, which in turn leads to higher triglycerides and cholesterol. When these molecules collect in your blood, they become deposits that can clog your arteries. High triglycerides and cholesterol also contribute to inflammation, which makes you more susceptible to diseases like heart disease and stroke. When you cut them out, you reduce your risk of developing heart disease and stroke by more than 50% – not to mention the bloating and water retention that carbs cause.
The premise behind Saxenda is that just like carbs, sugars also increase insulin levels, leading to the same health effects. But instead of removing carbs and fats, you replace them with something else: protein and fiber. Your body will thus undergo a metabolic transformation whereby it becomes more efficient at using nutrients and burning calories. While this transformation takes some time, you get there faster and with fewer side effects than on most other diets.
The Pros Of Saxenda
Let’s begin with the good, shall we?
- Losing weight without going on a diet
- Lowering cholesterol and triglycerides
- Reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke
- Increasing energy levels
- Avoiding the common side effects of most diets
- Reducing stress and anxiety
- Increasing self-confidence
- Saving money
- Reducing food waste
- Increasing vegetable and fruit intake
- Adding more fiber and nutrients to your diet
To recap, you’re supposed to replace half of your daily calories with carbs, proteins, and fats to lose weight. But if you actually want to improve your health and live a longer and healthier life, you need to replace your carbs with proteins and fiber, while avoiding fats entirely. When you do that, you not only lose weight but you also give your body the nutrients it needs to fight off diseases and stay healthy.
You can experience all of these benefits without having to count calories or deprive yourself of any kind of food. Simply follow the diet and its suggested daily allowances of proteins, fiber, and vegetables, and you’ll be on your way to a healthier lifestyle in no time.
The Cons Of Saxenda
Now let’s move on to the less good.
- Not Allowed to eat Certain Foods
- May Cause Digestive Issues
- More Challenging To Follow
- Many Flavors
- More Expensive Than Dieting
- Some Studies Show It’s Ineffective For Some People
- May Contain Gluten
Like most other diets, the Low-Carb Diet and Saxenda are not recommended for everybody. If you’re allergic to any of the foods that are allowed on the diet, you may have digestive issues that keep you from absorbing the nutrients you need. If that’s you, then you may want to avoid this diet entirely, since it requires a lot of dedication and personal experimentation to figure out what foods work for you.
Some people find that following the Low-Carb Diet or any other strict diet prevents them from losing weight quickly enough, so they end up having to follow a crash diet which is clearly not sustainable over the long term. If you’re one of those people, you need to try something different – maybe a diet that doesn’t require you to cut out so many foods you love, so that you can finally get your pre-diabetic symptoms under control. Alternatively, you could try Saxenda, which we’ve spoken highly of above, and see if its different approach works better for you.
As for the price of the diet, well, it can cost you anywhere between $0 and $30 a day, depending on how affordable or exclusive the foods you’re eating are. If you’re a student, however, you may find that the cost of food is completely absorbed by the low income grants and discounts that many colleges offer. With those, you can eat as much as you want without having to worry about finances too much.
In terms of ingredients, the diet consists mainly of eggs, meats, and a variety of vegetables and fruits. While you may be familiar with some of these items (especially the eggs, which are a great source of protein), others may be new to you. For example, did you know that lemons are a great source of vitamin C, or that acorn squash is high in fiber? By incorporating more vegetables and fruits into your diet, you not only increase the nutrients that fight off diseases, but you also lower the amount of sodium you consume, which is always a plus when you’re trying to lose weight.
If you’re looking for a way to lose weight without having to deprive yourself of food, then you might want to try one of the many diet supplements that advertise themselves as being able to do so. While these diets can be effective when followed properly, they can also pose some serious threats to your health if not followed correctly. Instead of depriving yourself of the foods you love, why not try a diet that allows you to eat all the meals you can get your hands on? There are many options out there, and maybe one of them can help you achieve the weight loss results you’re looking for.

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Friction is the new album from aptly named San Francisco quartet My First Earthquake. Propelled by the punky vocals of Rebecca Bortman, the 10 tracks drive on with equal parts of catchy guitar and lush synth lines. This album is on the heavier side of electro-pop and just brims with classic new wave zeal. Every track is strong and the whole album works to create a feel of being in 1980, but at the same time sounding completely original. Lots to love here. Stream and buy Friction at the link below.


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Through initiatives such as the DH.L Accelerator and the RYSE Early Stage Investment Programme, as well as broader ecosystem events such as summits and networking opportunities, Digital Health.London helps high-potential, ‘best of breed’ innovators maximise their potential benefit to the healthcare system.
Their work helps innovators:
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DigitalHealth.London has a record of raising the profile of proven innovations, helping promote wider and faster adoption and market impact. This includes providing a gateway to the UK Academic Health Science Network (AHSNs), and the NHS Innovation Accelerator. This aims to speed up the adoption of innovation at scale, ensuring that more patients benefit from emerging new technology, in shorter time frames.
Their unique position at the centre of developing conversations and projects about the future of digital technology in healthcare has shone light on the real issues, concerns, and needs of the NHS marketplaces, and enabled us to better support the development of technologies to meet those issues and concerns.“Nowhere else do we find the capacity to create a single source of advice on how to make digital health innovation exist within the NHS, and to reach the next audience."
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