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Zengo - NYC
GNOWe had a bday dinner for my friend and chose this restaurant based on the fact that it was walking distance from Grand Central. We were very pleased by the food and the interesting margaritas. The menu is diverse and interesting and everything we ordered we were very happy with.
Our server was a doll, but a little slow at the end of the night when we were trying to get our bill.
I highly recommend if you are going in and out of GC. YUMMY!6/13/2013 12:00:00 AMDynamic and truly interestingDynamic and truly interesting food, beautifully presented. The "small" plates are extremely generous, and easily shared. There is a wonderful variety of dishes to suit all tastes.6/12/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat Spot for Special DinnerBeautiful, modern restaurant. Celebrated special birthday there. Service and recommendations great. We love Richard Sandoval restaurants and this was no exception. Everything was flavorful and unique. Loved the tamarind martini, chicken empanadas, charred tuna tacos. We requested regular guacamole, which was not on menu, and it was no problem. Our main dishes were sushi, crunchy calamari salad, churrasco steak and cod. We had malanga ice cream and churros for dessert. Everyone enjoyed their meal. We will definitely go back!6/8/2013 12:00:00 AMWe Love ZengoIntroduced a friend to Zengo on my second visit and he loved it as much as I do. Great food with such subtle bursts of flavor in each bite. The Flatbreads are especially tasty if you are looking for lighter bite and the Duck Confit tacos (with sliced Apple wrappers) are exceptional. Creative dishes, great cocktials, excellent service and a gorgeous room. What's not to like?6/3/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat LunchThis location is great for lunch, dinner or as a hot spot! Most recently, I had lunch there and the wait staff was full of recommendations that were spot on and the food was great.6/3/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat Food and Service for BrunchPancakes are excellent, waffles were awesome, bacon was on point and the Egg frittata was really good.6/1/2013 12:00:00 AMDid not know what to expectDid not know what to expect food wise as we've never had Brazilian-Asian fusion cuisine, but we were not disappointed. We ordered 12 dishes across the menu to share amongst the 4 of us and enjoyed them all. The place was stunning, absolutely beautiful, and the service was friendly, fast and accurate. We will return to this excellent restaurant time and time again.5/25/2013 12:00:00 AMSolid food and drinks. ServiceSolid food and drinks. Service was good and nice selection of tequilas.5/18/2013 12:00:00 AMSolid and funThe mix of food here works - there is a play of flavors that engages the imagination and the palate. Timely service, good with showing options without being pushy. Spacious seating. Definitely check if you have food allergies or preferences, because the plates are very composed and won't easily be modified if at all.5/17/2013 12:00:00 AMAmazing tapas!We enjoyed our brunch at Zengo! It wasn't your typical brunch food . Very tasty and beautiful presentation. I would definetly recommend it and can't wait to go back!5/12/2013 12:00:00 AMAwesome!!!!!!If you want a tasty brunch then this is the spot. You get unlimited small plates and cocktails for $38. The food was excellent, was a mix and Asian and Spanish. The decor of the restaurant was also very nice.5/12/2013 12:00:00 AMSmall PlatesWe ordered about seven of the small plates to share and they were all delicious. The seafood was fresh and the food was interesting. Loved the duck tacos (instead of tortillas they were served with Jicama)! Also really liked the shrimp and chorizo lettuce wraps.5/8/2013 12:00:00 AMOne of my favorite RestaurantsExcellent place for taking an out of town guest for dinner. The food is just amazing and the decor is superb. An outing that will be remembered by your guests for a long time. And they know how to make great cocktails. Great Latin influence in the cuisine and the food melts in your mouth....Yum!!!! Get the shortribs or the steak. The roasted salmon leaves a great aftertaste and melts in one's mouth.
Do not forget to start with the thai shrimp lettuce wrap....5/7/2013 12:00:00 AMGood recommendationMy brother and his girlfriend came to town. They had eaten at the Zango in DC. They were obsessed with it. So we moved heaven and earth to find time to go there and everything was absolutely delightful. Not the best food I've ever had in Manhattan… But you certainly couldn't go wrong by eating here… There's something for everyone vegetarians mediators Asian food lovers… And the decor was very cool5/6/2013 12:00:00 AMWonderful!Great! Attentive service, abundant portions -- and a DEAL!5/5/2013 12:00:00 AMPerfectly Interpreted Menu - DelishFamiliar Food but Amazing Interpretations! Menu is full of items you are 'familiar' with, but never had in the way that Zengo prepares them. Took my brother there for a group birthday party and everything we shared at the table was delish!5/4/2013 12:00:00 AMExcellent serviceThe service was incredible. We were in a rush to make a theater engagement, and the waiter got us in and out of there with perfect timing. Food was very good, ambiance was very nice. Very enjoyable. Would definitely go back there. HIghly recommend this restaurant.5/4/2013 12:00:00 AMAwesome Food with Great ServiceMy girlfriend's and I had a great time. We plan girl's night weekly and go to different restaurants. We had an amazing time. We had the best server...He was absolutely attentive to all we needs. We did a foursquare check in and got ourselves free margaritas :). We had such a fun night and good conversation and the place was lively enough but not too loud where you can't hear each other. Great food, Great atmosphere and Great service...Highly Recommended!!!5/2/2013 12:00:00 AManother outstanding meal atanother outstanding meal at zengo, the wide variety of food choices & flavors make this a true dining experience.4/27/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat lunch on the East Side!Service was impeccable for lunch! We had the Angry Zengo Roll, some edamame, tuna wonton tacos, and wok fried rice. All dishes were flavorful and different! They could use a little less salt on the edamame.
Overall was excellent.4/24/2013 12:00:00 AMAwesome place for business luncheonWent for a business lunch with 3 co-workers and we were all very pleased with our selections. Tuna Tataki salad is absolutely fantastic! Service was fast and pleasant. Space is beautiful. We will be back, for sure.4/16/2013 12:00:00 AMgreat place!This is the place! Food, drinks, service and people, everything was excellent.4/12/2013 12:00:00 AMEverything is phenomenal!Everything is phenomenal! Especially the flatbreads4/12/2013 12:00:00 AMI loved everything about thisI loved everything about this restaurant. The decoration, the drinks at the bar, the friendly staff, but most important was the food. AMAZING!! Favorite appetizer was the flatbread with the steak and manchego with arugula . The dessert favorite was the flan with the goat cheese, and the main course I chose was the churasco steak with sweet potatoes. Truly a great food experience and planning to go back with my very arge family. Thanks4/6/2013 12:00:00 AMFlavorful foodFood is just creative and delicious. I love how they keep introducing new flavors.4/4/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat for groups and sharingGreat for groups and sharing since there are so many delicious items on the menu. Great cocktails menu. Overall a great place for a fun night out with friends.4/3/2013 12:00:00 AMCame for my husband's birthday-Came for my husband's birthday- brought our 11 year old daughter. While upscale and chic, still not too intimidating for her. The wine we ordered was not available (?) but a similar bottle was suggested and was very good. The flat bread with short ribs and manchego was excellent, as was my volcano sushi. My daughter's fried rice was bland, but she really loved the edemame appetizer. My husband really enjoyed his scallops, but we both thought that three was a little skimpy for a main course. Overall, we enjoyed the restaurant, the service, the food and would go back!3/30/2013 12:00:00 AMWe thoroughly enjoyed ourWe thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience. The food was unique and well prepared. The presentation was terrific. I can reccommend Zengo without reservation and will return again.3/30/2013 12:00:00 AMhad a great time there forhad a great time there for my anniversary dinner, food was great everything my husband and i ate we loved, waiter was nice, very romantic classy place3/29/2013 12:00:00 AMDelicious!!Zengo was amazing! I had been there for dinner before, which was delicious, but this was my first time having brunch there. The menu is spectacular with something that everyone will love. They carry around pitchers of mimosas, constantly filling your glass. The restaurant itself is so fun and brilliantly decorated. The food is great and I would recommend it to anyone that likes Asian/Mexican food. I can't wait to go back!3/24/2013 12:00:00 AMTry their Tamarind Margarita!Our second time dining at Zengo in a month - we liked it so much we each ordered a second main course!3/22/2013 12:00:00 AMUnique menu with excellentUnique menu with excellent margaritas! I will definitely recommend Zengo! Will definitely come back..3/22/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat food, great time! TheyGreat food, great time! They have small plates and large plates. We decided to share 5 small plates between the two of us and were more than satisfied. They have a gluten-free menu which was a big help to me as I am gluten sensitive. There was one error on the gluten-free menu: the hoisin pork arepas are not gluten-free but our server pointed that out and offered vegetarian arepas instead which were great. Was a little noisy but we did not have any trouble hearing each other talk. Would highly recommend it! Oh and the tamarind margharitas are great!3/21/2013 12:00:00 AMTequila GaloreSolid Asian-Latin menu with tequila galore. Attentive service and a fun vibe.3/16/2013 12:00:00 AMMust get their Short Ribs,Must get their Short Ribs, these chefs know how to cook them. The place is loud but the food is creative & presented well.3/15/2013 12:00:00 AMBring Clients: Make an impressionA perfectly conducted restaurant. The food was amazing, the drinks were perfected, and the atmosphere was fitting. This was my first time at the NY location, the D.C. location is just as great. I strongly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a restaurant to bring a client instead of the same old Capital Grille experience.3/11/2013 12:00:00 AMI had an phenomenal dinnerI had an phenomenal dinner at Zengo. The Scallop ceviche was amazing, however it was much larger than I expected - I was only able to eat about half of the portion. The Miso Black Cod was also very well done, but the accompanying vegetables weren't the best. My dining companion had the flank steak and said it was amazing. Our waiter was very nice, but also very scattered. He would take our request and check on us a bit later and then suddenly remember he had forgotten to bring us what we asked for. But overall I really enjoyed my meal there!3/11/2013 12:00:00 AMZengo was excellent. The onlyZengo was excellent. The only reason I am rating it four stars is because one of our appetizers was not correct and the entrees took a little longer than expected. The restaurant took care of this and sent over several complimentary items as well as a taste of one of the better tequilas the has to offer. The manager came by the table as well as the E.C. to ensure that our experience was great. It would have been a 5 star rating had they not had to do that.3/11/2013 12:00:00 AMOut of the OrdinaryThe food was very innovative (and delicious) as were the cocktails. In fact, we went back the following weekend for a birthday dinner! Portions on appetizers are very generous.3/9/2013 12:00:00 AM


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With 4,673 new COVID-19 cases confirmed, a total of 100,664 cases have now been confirmed in 54 countries across Africa.
This is according to the latest figures the Africa Centre for Disease Control (CDC) released on Friday.
The index case of coronavirus was recorded in Africa on February 14, when the Egyptian health ministry confirmed its first COVID-19 patient.
North Africa accounts for the highest number on the continent with 31,321 confirmed cases, followed by West Africa with 27,303 cases, while Africa’s south accounts for the third highest figure with 20,681 cases.
Eastern and Central Africa have 11,047 and 10,312 confirmed cases, respectively.
A total of 3,105 deaths have also been recorded in Africa, while 39,543 people have recovered from COVID-19.
Northern Africa also has the highest number of recoveries and deaths with 1,523 fatalities and 13,550 persons discharged in the region.
As of 6pm on May 22, South Africa accounted for the highest figure with 19,137 confirmed cases, followed by Egypt with 15,003 cases.
However, Egypt has recorded the most fatalities with 696 deaths. Lesotho, which is the latest country to record a case in Africa, still has only one confirmed case.
Meanwhile, in West Africa, Nigeria currently accounts for the highest figure with 7,016 confirmed cases, as well as 211 fatalities, the highest deaths in the region.
While Ghana has the highest number of recoveries with 1,951 patients discharged, with Nigeria coming quite close with 1,907 recoveries.
#COVID19 update in Africa (As of 22 May 2020, 6 pm East Africa Time)
54 @_AfricanUnion Member States reporting 100,664 cases, 3,105 deaths, and 39,543 recoveries.
More information at https://t.co/vEZ4eupedf#COVID19 #FactsNotFear #AfricaResponds pic.twitter.com/KhKf8pY0yq
— Africa CDC (@AfricaCDC) May 22, 2020
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Laneway Specialty Coffee
Laneway is our sister café located in The Parap Village, Darwin. They focus on providing speciality coffee, simple fresh food and family friendly service. They also cater for vegetarians & have gluten free options available. Their sourdough is divine, baked fresh daily and the sweets cabinet is where you’ll see their naughty side!
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While lesbian fiction may have started off accompanied by a bit of a stigma, today it’s a wildly popular genre that has audiences captivated across the globe. So how did it get where it is today? Let’s take a look…
Born sometime between 630 and 612 BCE, Greek lyric poet Sappho of Lesbos is considered the ‘godmother’ of lesbian fiction. The legend goes that during her time, young ladies were left in her company to receive a ‘cultural edification.’ Her poetry describes their lives, their relationships, their ceremonies and most importantly, her love for women.
The roaring 20s
The first ever lesbian novel was written by Radclyffe Hall and titled The Well of Loneliness. The book was published in 1928 and quickly gained criticism from a British court for the depiction of “unnatural practices between women.” It was banned in the UK for decades however it managed to stay on shelves in New York City.
With the emergence of ‘dime-store’ and ‘pulp fiction’ novels came an explosion in the popularity of lesbian fiction. This made them cheap and readily available which was hugely appealing to consumers.
In the late 60s and early 70s social opinions were starting to change. Rather than view lesbians as dirty and unnatural, the concept of ‘free love’ embraced affections of every kind. These new attitudes towards lesbianism were powered along by a strong feminist movement which saw women win themselves far more respect. In 1976 a novel by Rosa Guy made headlines for its depiction of a young lesbian romance. The novel was titled Ruby and paved the way for other milestone lesbian novels of the decade, such as Sandra Scoppettone’s 1978 publication, Happy Endings Are All Alike. While Judy Blume didn’t specifically write about lesbianism she was highly acclaimed in the 70s for her bravery in addressing homosexuality in literature for young adults.
Forward thinking in the 80s
In the 80s, Nancy Garden’s Annie on My Mind, represented a huge leap forward for lesbian fiction and is still in print today. In fact, in 2000 the School Library Journal listed it as one of the top 100 most influential books of the century.
Lesbian fiction today
Today, the genre of lesbian fiction is considered historical, artistic and inherently fascinating. Lesbian specific press companies support independent authors and actively work to spread the lesbian love. Novels such as Carolyn Parkhurst’s Lost and Found became a New York Times bestseller while general erotica shows such as Diary of a Call Girl have also glamourised public attitudes towards lesbianism.

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So... Hi there! let me introduce myself.. |
My name is Riccardo Nacci, but i hate my name.. just call me "Hid Sama".
I was born the 8 july 1997 in italy (Pisa), i'm still a "kid" (even though i've beard and i'm very tall)
i like cold places, snow rain storms and thunders, i can't stand the hot, summer and places full of peapole .__.
my past.. i don't realy want to talk about it here, if you're curious i'll put my facebook address down here
i live for draw, and my only dream is going to become true, publish a comic, and now there are 3 comics i'm working on! i realy hope to be someone one day
i realy want to thanks the ones i call "my masters" or "senseis" because they were the ones who teach me and give me the inspiration and the strength to keep going in dark times.. but that's another story..
Chibigoku and BlasticHeart.. thanks all of you 2 for helping me, i know you didn't even mean to do it, but you have done a lot for me, belive me
ok, now you know who i am, why i'm here, and who gived me the inspiration
i hope to meet you, yes you! the one who's reading! i like to meet new peapole from other countries and I want my work to be judged, so i can improve
p.s. and meaby... one day.. you'll know my past
have a nice day!
Hid Sama <3


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In case you saw Comet hops on the shelf in your local homebrew store or if you saw them on a product page in your favorite homebrew supply website and you didn’t think the descriptors helped you out enough, well, you’re in the right place now.
We brewed a one gallon SMaSH (single malt and single hop) beer to understand this variety better. Take a look at this video to see how we describe the Comet hop aroma and flavor profile:
Comet Hops Aroma and Flavor
A little history about Comet hops before we get started. This variety predates the craft beer revolution in the USA as it was selected for breeding in 1961 and released commercially in 1974. It grew well in the Yakima Valley of Washington State but as the 1980s came along as well as super alpha acid hops, the commercial growing of Comet hops stopped. But as hop demand grew, the variety had a comeback and is now available again.
As for our notes, Mike got a peachy, Cascade aroma off the top. He likes the words ‘fleshy fruit’ to describe aromas and I think that paints a nice picture in your mind to help you with the aroma. When he said, “Cascade”, my first thought is the smell of grapefruit since that is the signature aspect of that hop.
He said the flavor didn’t live up to the aroma. It was more subtle than he was expecting. He got a bitter cucumber skin flavor after he tasted it. He elaborating with descriptors of pine and resin.
My big revelation with this hop was grapefruit rind. When I first tasted this beer, I was brought back to my family’s kitchen table where we would eat halves of grapefruit and the skin and the pith were a big part of that eating experience. That bitter grapefruit taste is what I got out the beer Comet SMaSH beer.
Where To Use Comet Hops
Make no mistake, Comet hops are an American variety and have the characteristics that come with hops that are grown in the USA: citrusy and piney.
Even though they are known as Citra’s little sister, I think they would work well to complement that hop or Amarillo. I think the bitter citrusy flavors that this hop brings would help shape more “sweet” fruit flavors of other hops.
Since it is listed as a bittering hop, you could try to switch it out and use it in place of Columbus, for instance or as a stand alone hop in a wheat beer. I think either of these applications would work too.
Thanks for reading. Hope you try Comet hops soon. Brew on!

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Madianbrains is a psychedelic project created in 2006 by Yanis who is from Greece but based in Australia.
As a part of Vantara Vichitra records, he has been blasting dancefloors all around the world, most recently just completing a tour in Europe playing in Modem, Freqs of Nature, Lost Theory, Revision, Tantra, and also smaller partys.
His sets are hypnotic, revealing a splendid symphony of colour allowing the experiencer to peel away the layers of reality, exposing different facets of our multivierse, taking us on a sonic adventure into unexpected introspects.
The unique sounds of Madianbrains will remind you of your magnificence and lift you into a high you had forgotten you could reach.
Countdown till awesome times!!


§ Norman Baker
To ask the Prime Minister what account he took of Anglo-Chinese relations before deciding not to meet the Dalai Lama on his planned visit to the UK.
§ The Prime Minister
None. I am unfortunately unable to meet the Dalai Lama due to existing diary commitments. However, my right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary will be meeting the Dalai Lama during his visit.


Daily Archives: November 14, 2006
Oh, dear, looks like I’m out of a job: Ziff Davis Game Group, the leading integrated media company focused on the video game sector, today announced that it will discontinue publication of Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine after the January 2007 issue. The Game Group is laser-focused on continuing to expand its rapidly growing digital media […]
Athena’s home sick, I’m writing a short story and a book proposal, and I have to prepare for a library appearance this evening. No time to play today. Here, though: have an open thread. Topic to get you started: Have anything you want to accomplish by the end of 2006? Do tell.


The Commissioner for Insurance, National Insurance Commission(NAICOM), Sunday Thomas, has tasked insurers with the development of the retail market.
He said this during a courtesy visit to one of the retail outlets of Mutual Benefits Assurance Plc, in Lagos.
The Commissioner, who was elated over the commitment to the retail business by the underwriter, said the firm has chosen the right path as retail remains the driver of insurance penetration.
He stressed that many insurance companies, over the years, have focused on corporate businesses, thereby paying little or no attention to the retail segment.
“The future is in retail business and micro-insurance if we are to reach the mass of the Nigerian people with quality, reliable and affordable insurance solutions. The low-income segment has remained largely untapped and we are ready to give it our best shot,” he said.
The Managing Director of the firm, Femi Asenuga, appreciated the Commissioner for his leadership style, which he said brought relative sanity to the industry.
He noted that with the structure being put in place by the Commissioner, Mutual Benefits and other underwriters are better positioned to thrive
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Wavepad Audio Editing Software Free 6.24
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Rick Ross has unfollowed Obi Cubana and other Lagos celebrities that entertained him as well as other famous people who brought him to Africa once more.
One of the biggest names in music, Rick Ross, made the decision to unfollow on Instagram all the famous people who had taken him to Africa, including the team at Clé who had taken the producer and singer to “Baa Fest” in April.
A month after his trip to Angola, when he appeared in a remarkable event on April 16 at Luanda Bay, 46-year-old William Leonard Roberts abruptly ceased following African superstars, with the exception of Pacolee.
Eight years later, the American’s entry into the nation was commemorated by a contentious march down one of Prenda’s most contentious neighborhoods, where he gave out dollar bills to locals while defending the action as an act of love.
“Love has no price. On the day of the Resurrection, Easter morning in Angola, I made the decision to walk among the people. A day of hope,” the musician wrote on his official Instagram account at the time.
Ross had previously stated that he would go back to the nation to sign a deal with Angolan musicians through his publisher, Maybach Record. However, on Wednesday, the American surprised his fans by unfollowing those who had made it possible for him to travel to the Continent.


Kingston’s SSD hard drive is ruggedly built and conveniently designed for easy installation in a variety of devices, from computers to other electronic equipment.
For some users, its 256GB capacity is likely to be a bit limiting if you want to use it as a primary drive, but as an extra drive it’s more than enough.
With this SSD hard drive you can enjoy a more fluid execution of your applications or operating system, as well as carry it outside the home with confidence and comfort thanks to its weight and size.
Main Features Explained
SSD hard drive power
SSD hard drives have come to practically replace the old mechanical hard drive, since it offers much more agile and fast performance to meet the demands of some operating systems and applications. Therefore, if you want to get the most out of your money, one of the most important aspects to consider is the power of the unit.
Among the best SSD hard drives you could find, the model offered by the Kingston brand could be an attractive alternative according to some opinions, since it has a fast boot system so you can use the unit to install complete operating systems.
The manufacturer indicates that the power of this model allows it to work ten times faster than conventional mechanical units, so you can enjoy smooth, jam-free performance at all times.
Also, the controller of the A400 has the appropriate tools so that you can adjust the parameters of the SSD hard drive according to your needs and thus have no problem installing all kinds of applications and external software.
On the other hand, it stands out that you will not need an extra energy supplement to use the product, since it has its own internal source when connected to the USB port of the computer, avoiding the need to use more cables than necessary, as well as being economical. to use in terms of electricity consumption.
Design and format
The next characteristic that you could consider to make sure you make a good investment is the structural design of the disk, while considering its manufacturing materials so that you choose a reliable and robust model. In addition to this, the format plays a fundamental role in defining what type of devices you will be able to connect your storage unit to.
In the case of Kingston’s A400 SSD hard drive, it has the advantage of being presented in one of the most widely used formats in modern home and office computers: 2.5¨ SATA 3 GB per second, so you don’t have any problems when want to install it on your computer.
Regarding the design of the disk, it has dimensions of 10 x 0.7 x 6.9 centimeters with a weight of approximately 41 grams, being a fairly compact model, easy to transport and that you can place near your computer without getting in the way. In addition, its thinness allows you to install it even on laptops with ease.
Likewise, this model offers good value for money, since it has a construction with robust and resistant finishes thanks to its casing made of metal, which will also dissipate heat to avoid performance problems.
Storage capacity and operation
Another advantage of SSD hard drives is that they can be used both as an extra drive to increase the storage of your PC or also as a main drive if they have enough capacity both to store what you need and to run it.
Taking into account the aforementioned, it is convenient to indicate that the Kingston SSD hard drive, on this occasion, could be used as an extra storage unit since it has a capacity of 256 GB which, although it is enough to install an operating system, will probably little space left for your personal files. However, and depending on the availability of the seller, you could purchase this same SSD hard drive in 120 GB, 480 GB or 960 GB versions in case you require it as a main unit.
On the other hand, it is necessary to consider its capacity in terms of reading and writing, since to run an operating system together with its applications, it is necessary for the disk to reach high speeds to avoid jams and jams.
The Kingston model has a data transfer speed of 350 MB per second, so you can transfer large files in no time, as well as a write speed to optical storage of 350 MB per second and 500 MB per second for reading.


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Wine Tastings Pla de Bages
Take a look at the best wine tastings in Pla de Bages. You can easily book online or give wine tastings in Pla de Bages on Winedering.com, just clicking on the experience you like the most, reading all the details and following instructions inside the experience page
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More information on Pla de Bages
Pla de Bages is a small wine region located in the heart of Catalonia, Spain. The region has a long history of winemaking, dating back to the Roman Empire, and its wineries are known for producing high-quality wines with a unique character, which wine lovers will have the opportunity to savor during wine tastings. Pla de Bages is situated in the shadow of the Montserrat mountain range, which provides a unique terroir that contributes to the distinctiveness of the wines produced here. With its rich history, stunning landscapes, and excellent wines, Pla de Bages is a must-visit destination for any wine enthusiast.
Pla de Bages is a perfect destination for wine tourism, offering visitors the opportunity to explore the vineyards and wineries of this beautiful region. The area is home to many small, family-owned wineries that are passionate about producing high-quality wines. Visitors can enjoy a wide range of wine-related activities, including wine tastings, vineyard tours, and wine-making workshops. The wineries of Pla de Bages are known for their innovative and sustainable approach to winemaking, and visitors can learn about the production process and the unique terroir that makes these wines so special.
Which food to taste in Pla de Bages?
The cuisine of Pla de Bages is a reflection of the region's unique history and terroir. Local dishes include "calçots," which are similar to green onions and are often served with a traditional "romesco" sauce. Another local specialty is "coca de recapte," a savory pastry made with vegetables and meat or fish. The region is also famous for its cheeses, which are made with sheep's milk, and wineries often pair them with local wines during wine tastings. Visitors to Pla de Bages can enjoy the local cuisine at many of the region's restaurants, which offer traditional Catalan dishes made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
Which wines to taste in Pla de Bages?
Pla de Bages is home to a variety of grape varietals, but the most important is the Picapoll grape. This grape is unique to the region and produces wines with a distinct floral and citrus character. Other grape varietals grown in Pla de Bages include Macabeo, Parellada, and Chardonnay, which are used to produce white wines, and Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot, which are used to produce red wines. The unique terroir of the region, which is influenced by the Montserrat mountain range, contributes to the complexity and character of the wines produced here.
Which is the best season to visit Pla de Bages?
The best time to visit Pla de Bages is during the spring and summer months, from April to September. During this time, the vineyards are in full bloom, and visitors can enjoy the beautiful landscapes and warm weather. Many of the wineries in the region offer special events and activities during the summer months, including outdoor concerts and picnics in the vineyards, along with the usual wine tours and wine tastings. However, visitors can also enjoy the wines and cuisine of Pla de Bages year-round, with many wineries and restaurants open throughout the year.
What things to do in Pla de Bages?
In addition to visiting the wineries of Pla de Bages and taking part in wine tastings and wine tours, visitors can also explore the rich history and culture of the region. One of the most famous attractions is the Montserrat monastery, which is situated on a mountaintop and offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape. The city of Manresa, located just a few kilometers from Pla de Bages, is also worth a visit, with its charming old town and historic cathedral. For outdoor enthusiasts, the region offers many hiking and cycling trails, with routes that take visitors through the vineyards and picturesque countryside.

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This as the five-person team from the National Museum ended Thursday its second day on-site study with two test pits inside the cave, recovering six plastic bags of soil, potsherds and human and animal bones, including cranium fragments.
Emerging out of the cave afternoon of Wednesday and Thursday, team members immediately laid out on a sheet of sack the find from inside, for everyone to see: potsherds, bone fragments, soil samples.
Part of an adult female’s breast
Photo courtesy of Maitum information
officer Beth Ramos-Palma Gil
On Wednesday afternoon, the team dug up potsherds, among them part of an adult female’s breast and part of an elbow.
As of Thursday afternoon, the test pits were at 78 and 20 centimeters from the surface. (As of Friday afternoon, the first test pit had reached 110 centimeters from the surface and the team retrieved all bones, according to Maitum information officer Beth Ramos Palma Gil).
Concerns raised by some residents, the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) in this predominantly Moro village have delayed a bit the team’s study.
The team arrived here from Manila Tuesday afternoon and started digging their test pits Wednesday. But work conditions inside the cave that day were not conducive as quite a number of villagers wanted to see for themselves what was being dug inside.
Archaeologist Nida Cuevas, team leader, told MindaNews that they have informed the villagers and the local government that the artifacts they get would remain in Maitum. She said they will do an inventory of the artifacts they dug up inside and bring an inventory to Manila.
On Thursday morning, persons claiming to speak for the residents (the barangay captain of this village of 2,139 residents was not around) asked the team to return to the town proper 17 kilometers away, until their concerns were addressed.
Apparently there were rumors being passed around that the cave yielded treasures other than cultural artifacts and some sectors wanted the village to have a memorandum of agreement about “sharing.”
Whatever the National Museum Team has dug up, however, is known everyone as the team has made it a point to lay them down on a sack for the public to see.
NM team member Alexandra de Leon lays down
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Informed around 9 a.m. Thursday that the team was turned back, Maitum Mayor Elsie Lucille Perrett immediately rushed out of her office and proceeded to the site with only her security aides, returning nearly two hours later to tell the National Museum team, “they won’t bother you anymore.”
“I told them if they have problems, they should tell me immediately,” Perrett said, adding that the issue of an MOA was brought up with her, to which she said “okay, give me your draft and I will study it.”
Perrett also ordered that only the team members and three or four laborers be allowed inside the cave to allow the team a conducive work area.
While the mayor was in Barangay Pinol, Cuevas, who did a gender study on the nearly 2000 year-old anthropomorphic jars found in the same barangay in the 1990s, gave reporters a briefing, aided by Powerpoint, on the jars while another team member, Alexandra de Leon, gave a briefing on Philippine pre-history with the 1991 Maitum jars already part of the Powerpoint slides on Metal Age Philippines.
By Thursday afternoon, when the National Museum Team resumed digging inside Sagel Cave, the working condition had improved. An electric bulb had been provided by the local government, only the team members and laborers were allowed inside the cave and even reporters agreed among themselves to take turns entering the cave.
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Since Perrett was informed about the artifacts late afternoon of April 5, she had lost no time in ensuring the preservation of the artifacts. She proceeded to the site the next day and ordered the area sealed off and secured to prevent looters, pending the arrival of a team from the National Museum.
The local commander of the MILF on April 9 volunteered his men would help secure the area, as did the MNLF later. Soldiers from the 66th Infantry Battalion arrived at the area on April 13 and have since been guarding the site.
The National Museum Team would not have been able to proceed to this town immediately had not Sarangani Governor Miguel Dominguez promised to take care of the team’s plane tickets and other incidental expenses and Mayor Perrett the team’s accommodation and food.
On Monday, the Sangguniang Bayan unanimously passed Resolution 2008-048 declaring the newly-found cave in Sitio Sagel as archaeological site.
De Leon said the cave is a “natural cave” that may have been covered over time.
Cuevas said they were informed by the machine operator that they had quarried about eight meters into the hill when the opening, a sinkhole, was found and operations were suspended due to the find.
The resolution noted that the artifacts “could be used as material evidences for the determination of Maguindanao prehistory and of course the Filipino people in general.”
It also said that “the archeological find which our Southeast Asian neighbors do not have will likewise help boost the tourism industry of Maitum and eventually provide sustainable livelihood for the people near the area and the whole Maitum.” (Carolyn O. Arguillas/MindaNews)

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09/03/2008 Archived Entry: "Book review: From Dead to Worse"
Review by Ida Vega-Landow
This is the eighth in the Southern Vampire series by the talented Charlaine Harris, a Southern belle with a sense of humor that's both whimsical and macabre. Her vampires are just as frightening as Anne Rice's, and a lot more interesting. So is her heroine, Sookie Stackhouse. Not that there's anything frightening about Sookie; she's just an ordinary working gal from Bon Temps, Louisiana, who works as a barmaid at a local bar named Merlotte's. Oh, and she's also psychic.
In the last seven books, Sookie has crossed paths with vampires, werewolves, shapeshifters, demons, witches, serial killers and religious fanatics. Of them all, the last three groups were wholly human and managed to do her more harm than the supes (supernaturals). Physical harm, that is. She's had her heart broken by Bill Compton, her vampire boyfriend. (How would you feel if you found out your boyfriend was a male Mata Hari who seduced you on orders from his boss, the vampire queen of Louisiana, because she wanted a psychic on her payroll?) She's been befriended by Claudine, a beautiful fairy who always shows up at the right time to rescue her. Since her breakup with Bill she's been courted by a werewolf and two shapeshifters, one of whom helped to find her missing brother Jason after he was kidnapped by a jealous werepanther whose girlfriend he was dating. She's survived a vampire war of succession in New Orleans before Hurricane Katrina, a vampire summit in Rhodes, Michigan after Katrina, which was violently disrupted by a sect of religious fanatics called the Fellowship of the Sun, an anti-vampire cult as vicious as the undead they're so violently opposed to.
Now, in this latest chronicle of her adventures, Sookie faces the biggest challenge of all; being betrayed by someone she loves. Two someones, as a matter of fact; her latest boyfriend Quinn, the weretiger, and her own brother, now a werepanther, married to the girl responsible for making him one (her ex bit him one too many times). She also witnesses a hostile takeover of the Louisiana vamps' territory by the Los Vegas vamps and a war between two local werewolf packs, which both look like schoolyard fights compared to the emotional battering she takes from the two men who supposedly love her. Yeah, there's never a dull moment in Sookie's world. But she often wishes there was.
For Sookie, being involved with supes on account of her paranormal talent has its positive and negative sides. On the positive side, vampire brains, which are a blank to her, are very restful. She's been hired as a human lie detector by both vamps and werewolves whenever they're forced to do business with each other (Were and shapeshifter minds aren't as easy to read as humans', but they still send out flashes of strong emotion that Sookie can see as mind pictures.) So the supernatural community of Bon Temps thinks she's special, which has gone a long way toward repairing her self-esteem, heavily damaged by her fellow humans. (After all, how much confidence can you have in yourself when you know exactly what everybody thinks of you? And you don't dare set them straight, for fear of being further ostracized by the ignorant and superstitious, of which there are plenty down south.) Just being among people who know about your peculiar talent and don't fear you, because they're pretty fearful themselves, can be very empowering. She also earns a lot more as a psychic than she does as a barmaid. Which allows her to indulge in a few luxuries like buying pretty clothes in a boutique instead of a discount store, putting fresh gravel on her driveway, and making repairs on her late grandmother's rambling old house, where Sookie grew up after her parents died and still lives.
On the negative side, she wouldn't have had to make those repairs if a vampire assassin hadn't set her house on fire. She's also had her home invaded by a pack of werewolves and had to rescue her ex-boyfriend from a rival vampire king and her old friend Tara from an abusive vampire boyfriend. And the very talent that supes value her for is what makes ordinary humans fear and avoid her. Most of the humans in this little Southern town who've known her since she was born think she's either crazy or hopelessly stupid, which forces her to behave like a stereotypical dumb blonde to keep her psychic talent a secret. Even her late mother preferred to think she was disturbed rather than believe she was telling the truth about her nasty uncle, who kept feeling Sookie up every chance he got when she was a kid.
But it was a human serial killer that murdered her grandmother, and the Fellowship of the Sun that nearly killed her twice for being a vampire-lover. Even in an alternate future universe where people and vampires have learned to live together, more or less in harmony, on account of a synthetic Japanese blood substitute called True Blood (for which the forthcoming HBO TV series based on this book series is named). It enables the vampires to enjoy their warm liquid protein diet without having to tap their neighbors' necks. There are still quite a few people who don't consider vampires "natural", who preach sermons against them and urge all good Christians to reject them, even subtly encourage them to kill vampires on sight, along with the people who love them. There are a lot of parallels to gay people and AIDS in Sookie's world. This depressing note of reality is what helps to keep it real, not just some weird horrific fantasy world.
Sookie herself has matured somewhat since the first book. She started out as a lonely little girl longing for love but unable to accept it because she knew too much about men. Bill's air of mystery and dark glamour, along with his silent mind, helped her to grow and mature as a woman, letting her find love and acceptance with someone who wasn't afraid to love her. Which made his later betrayal all the more poignant; her inability to read vampire minds, the very thing that made him so attractive to her, was what made him so hateful to her when she discovered his hidden agenda. Now she knows enough to think twice before accepting a vampire contract to act as a psychic interpreter between supes. She's also learned not to believe everything she thought she knew about supes; like many minorities, most of what is believed about them is either grossly exaggerated or deliberately understated by the subjects themselves, to prevent curious outsiders from getting too nosy. You might think her occasional brushes with death due to her hanging with supes would help her to appreciate her own human species more. But once you get to know the people in Sookie's world, you'll understand why she prefers the company of supes. Sookie has discovered, far too often, that mere mortals can be more dangerous than supes. So will you, once you dive into Charlaine Harris' Southern Vampire series, which I heartily recommend you do before seeing the new HBO TV series "True Blood", which premieres on September 7th (Okay, HBO, there's your second free plug. Do I get a free tee shirt or what?)
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Should you include picture notes for the illustrator in your picture book manuscript? In this video, you'll learn common practice with picture notes and what illustrators prefer.
We are thrilled to announce that Grumbler received a wonderful review from Reader's Favorite! Check out our great review below.
Reviewed By: Dacie Dayan for Readers’ Favorite
Review Rating: 5 Stars
Grumbler, written by Arielle Haughee and illustrated by Marina Veselinovic, is a charming story about love. Grumbler, the nasty, rude main character, is a rotting potato with a broken bowl for a hat. He lives alone inside a trash heap. Animals who live in a nearby forest try to show love to Grumbler but Grumbler hates love. He thinks it feels tingly, itchy and terrible. But the love from the animals settles on different parts of Grumbler’s body. He can’t get rid of the love, so he goes to a pond and throws it at the animals. Then he goes back to the dump and gets in a slimy bathtub until he thinks all the love is gone. Before long, the animals of the forest come to visit him and surround him with more love. What will Grumbler do? Will he ever realize that every time he gives love away, more of it keeps coming back?
Grumbler is a delightful story by Arielle Haughee, and is inspired by Warren Buffett’s quote: “Love is a strange thing. You try to give it away and you get more back.” The author uses great descriptions to show how love makes the nasty Grumbler feel: “tingly, itchy and terrible.” As children hear the story, they will think of how love makes them feel. They will see how miserable and frustrated Grumbler feels when he tries to get rid of love by giving it away. The illustrator, Marina Veselinovic, does a great job of showing Grumbler’s mean eyes turning to kind eyes; his nastiness slowly turning to happiness. She gives the cute forest animals adorable expressions as they share love. A great, meaningful read for kids.
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Leo the cat likes his happy place at home, no matter how much Daisy the dog pesters him to go on adventures. But when a mischievous cricket hops in his path, Leo can’t resist the urge to chase, even if it takes him on a terrifying journey with Daisy. When Leo confronts something he detests more than adventures, he must choose whether he wants to stay miserable or try and find happiness where he is. Joyride is a story of taking risks and learning how to find happiness wherever you are.
I am thrilled to share our second picture book, Joyride, will be out November 1, 2019.
The picture above is the inspiration image from the illustrator, Becky McKinness, at FayBecca Designs. We loved the fun and excitement of the ride but changed one of the characters to a grouchy cat named Leo. Becky was thrilled to recently have her work featured on the cover of The New Barker. She has a full article in the magazine on how she became an artist here.
Daisy the dog is based off her real pup, Daisy, who is also a fun-loving adventurer. We are excited about collaborating on this project and bringing the story to life. Stay tuned for more updates about Joyride!
When a stray tuna can accidentally brings Grumbler a new friend and this strange thing love, he must get rid of the tingly, terrible thing. But Grumbler soon finds out that trying to give away love comes with unexpected results.
I am thrilled to announce our first picture book, Grumbler, will be out in May of 2019. This manuscript has been months and months in the making and finally came to one of the most exciting stages...contracting an illustrator. We are excited to announce that Marina Veselinovic will bring Grumbler to life on the page!
Marina uses a combination of digital media and watercolor to create a unique look to her art. What caught my attention in her portfolio was the humor in her work combined with a style that is fun and eye catching for children.
Here are some images I nabbed (with permission) from her portfolio:
Those peas crack me up. The two images above are from What If Vegetables Were People? Here is another one that got my attention...
Now that is just gorgeous. Doesn't it make you cold just looking at it?
This one is called "You're Toast." Poor little guy. He looks so concerned. I can't blame him, I would be, too.
Needless to say, I fell in love with Marina's portfolio and was ecstatic when she agreed to illustrate Grumbler.
Here are some of her other books:
Asher and Watson Set Sail: A Pirate's Book for Children
The Ladybug Princess: A Princess Picture Book
The Lost Mariachis
The Happy Teapot
I can't wait to see what Marina comes up with for Grumbler!


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This cozy apartment, equipped with everything you will need, and located that will dazzle you. You will feel at "home" in a dynamic, romantic and passionate city! In the historic area of Porto we invite you to let yourself be seduced.
Apartment in the heart of Porto Historical Centre. Few steps away from the Douro river, and from the main attractions in the city. Incredible views to Stock Palace (Palácio da Bolsa).
This renovated apartment combines traditional elements with a modern, comfortable and practical decor.
The kitchen connects the dining area and lounge, for an optimal use of space.
Next to the window, or even on the balcony, the guest can see the "Palácio da Bolsa" and the constant moving of the natives, in one of the primitive city streets. This are the roots of the Oporto city.
The room is spacious, has a beautiful decor and a large bed. Great to start the day with a family moment.
The complete kitchen has all the utensils needed for making your meals. It is super clean and practical.
Visit our WebSite (email hidden) to check more apartments.
We look forward to seeing you, to show you the magic of Oporto city.
Access to all areas of the apartment is restricted to guests as well as the use of all equipment of the apartment is arranged. Full access to kitchen, living room, bedroom and bathroom
Interaction with Guests
We value our guests, so we are dedicated to receive all visitors, giving all the necessary information to facilitate their stay in the best way, we will give them the name and password of the internet, telephone contacts as well as places we should visit, activities which can supplement their stay in our apartment and even typical restaurants.
The city of Porto is well known by the people who live here, the popular facility in welcoming all visitors to the city, will make your stay unforgettable and extraordinary. So you can experience all the authenticity of "tripeiros" we advise you to go through walk every corner of the "Moui Nobre Cidade Invicta" and enjoy the day-to-day lives of those who reside here.
The apartment is located close to Sao Bento metro station as well as bus stops.
We provide airport taxi transfer from the airport to the apartment for 25 €.
50m from the apartment you can find parking (25 € / 24h).
The important thing is to live this extraordinary location, demonstrate the ability to receive of the locals and to have fun and learn as much as you can during your stay.
Check-in normal period from 2pm untill 8pm.
It's possible to early check-in depending on the availability and the host approval.
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20€ untill 2am charged on the arrival.
30€ from 2am untill 9am charged on the arrival.
The host will meet you near the apartment at the time defined.
If the arrival time isn't arranged before the arrival day, it will depend on the host availability.
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Great apartment in a great location. All the hosts were very accommodating and responsive to any questions.
One of the hosts, Marianne was waiting for us at the entrance of the building and took us upstairs. The apartment was just as described, clean, spacious and the location is perfect. Marianne made us feel welcome and gave us advice on where to go and what to eat and her recommendations were very good. All in all, a very good experience and very good value for money.
Helder was a nice host. He met me on time outside the apartment. He gave me some tips on restaurants and activities to do in the area. The apartment was clean, in a good location and all as advertised.
We recently stayed 3 nights at this Porto apartment. We were met right on time by Mariella, who explained how everything worked, and gave us a map and some hints for things to do. The apartment is exactly as the photos show, and was quite comfortable and in a great spot to walk to most attractions. For anyone with mobility issues, there are a few steps to get to the lift, and the shower is also in the bathtub, so that could cause a problem, but didn't for us. It was generally clean, the bed was big and comfortable, and we quite enjoyed our stay, thank you.
We really enjoyed our stay in the Duoro apartments riverside. They were in a fabulous location, with access to great sites, restaurants and shopping just a few minutes walk up or down the hill. They had plenty of space and light, and the hosts were extremely friendly. They were also nice and clean, and it was great having a generous sized shower PLUS laundry available. I also really liked the decor, particularly the cute bicycle curtains. Made the place feel very homey. A good experience for a great price.
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Family Owned, Iowa Raised Premium Beef
Beef Summer Sausage
Comes in a log to be sliced
About a 1 pound Log
A great, light, and invigorating snack – perfect for livening up any gathering. Throw it on some cheese and crackers or get creative by adding it to your pizza! Keep it in the fridge or the freezer to preserve freshness. Remove casing when slicing to enjoy.


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Hill's Science Plan Adult with Chicken Wet Cat Food 12 x 85g
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Your feline friend will adore the delectable taste of HILL'S SCIENCE PLAN Adult chicken cat food with tender chunks in gravy. This premium cat food not only satisfies their taste buds but also provides a perfect balance of taste and nutrition. Specially formulated to cater to the energy requirements of cats during the prime years of their life, it ensures they stay active and healthy.
The food includes essential taurine, which plays a vital role in maintaining heart health, supporting the cardiovascular system of your cat. Additionally, carefully balanced minerals contribute to the well-being of their kidneys and bladder, promoting urinary health.
Rich in high-quality protein, this cat food helps in building and preserving lean muscles, ensuring your feline companion remains strong and agile.
Furthermore, the diet is enriched with Vitamin E, Omega-3 fatty acids, and Omega-6 fatty acids, which work together to promote beautiful skin and a luxurious coat for your cat. Their skin will remain healthy and nourished, while their fur will be shiny and soft to the touch.
In summary, HILL'S SCIENCE PLAN Adult chicken cat food with tender chunks in gravy offers a delectable taste and essential nutrition to fuel your cat's energy needs during its prime life stage. With its focus on heart health, urinary support, muscle maintenance, and skin and fur care, this cat food ensures that your beloved feline enjoys a healthy and happy life.
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Putting some art on a window can have an amazing effect on your house. Try this DIY Sandblast Window Art for your windows.
Instead of having blinds on the windows by your kitchen door, why not try and do something different. Sandblasting can block out light and create a decorative effect for your kitchen. If you are renting, a simple sandblasting vinyl sticker is great to use, as you can pull it off when you move out.
What you will need for the window artwork:
1. Choose the design that you want.
2. If you can design it yourself you can save a lot of money, otherwise the designers at a print shop can assist you.
3. Take your artwork to a print shop to get cut out.
Here are some tips when applying the artwork:
1. Clean your windows very well with soapy water (you can fill a spray bottle with water and a bit of soap).
2. Make sure that there is no paint or other small objects on the windows and that they are very clean.
3. Spray soapy water on the window
4. Rub print to make sure that all of your design is lifted from the backing paper.
5. Carefully pull off the backing piece.
6. Spray soapy water on the back piece of the print onto the glue
7. Position the print over the soapy window and make sure you have it on straight.
8. Move out the water bubbles with an object.
9. Leave the print for a day to dry properly.


Apple is scheduled to report its first quarter results on February 1, but concerns about the earnings report and the company’s financial outlook caused a significant drop in Apple Inc.'s stock price three days earlier. News that the company will halve its iPhone X production target for the first three months of the year, likely impacted by slower-than-expected holiday sales in the United States, Europe and China, prompted worries about weak sales for the smartphone. The price of Apple stock was down more than three percent following news of the production cut.
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It all begins with understanding the type of email to be sent. All types of emails can be segmented into 2 broad categories: a) Email Newsletter b) Product/Services promotional email.
While promotional emails rely on images accompanied with a short description, email newsletters are text-heavy and inclusion of images is optional.
Before going forward with your conceptualized designs, it is important to determine whether your emails are going to be fixed width or responsive. Based on your choice, responsive email design will have a separate desktop layout and mobile layout whereas fixed width will have only a desktop layout.
One of the best practices in email template design is to have a maximum template width of 800px or 600px. For the mobile layout the width shall reduce to ~320px. In order to prevent any clipping or misalignment of your email content, it is important to provide a padding on either sides. Hence you need to adjust your content within the boundary of 500px for desktop layout and 300px for mobile layout.
Any email has 3 main sections:
Header: Even though your subscribers shall open the email by recognizing the From name and Subject line, it is important to have a brand element in the header for those new to your emails.
Owing to compatibility issue with different email clients, your email should have an option to view the email online that is clearly visible.
Some email clients such as Apple mail, Gmail and native email clients fetch the first few characters from your email as a preview text. While designing your template, the header can have a preview text that can be kept hidden while coding to avoid subscribers from re-reading the text once they open the email. If you have a navigation menu, header is the best place to accommodate it.
Body: Once your subscriber opens an email, the first glance is a decider whether they will move further or delete (or unsubscribe if iOS 10 user) the email. So the most important information needs to be provided within the top 250-400px (termed: Above the Fold) based on the device screen width. It can be a rich hero image, a banner or even plain salutations.
Even though many may argue against it, placement of CTA in above fold results in increased click through rates in product/service showcase emails. Independent to placement, the CTA button needs to be well-highlighted & thumb clickable.
Depending on the message to be conveyed, if images are to be included, ensure to use images of good resolutions. If Apple users dominate your subscribers list, make sure the images used are Retina display compliant.
Moreover, ensure that the text-image ratio is based on the best practices followed in your industry domain. For the image heavy emails, multiple images can be showcased using interactive elements such as Rotational Banner or Slider and provide fallback in GIF format.
Based on the eye movement pattern, the content layout also plays a role of processing of information. There are different layouts to showcase your content for easier scanability. (click on each layout for easy visualization)
- Flip-flop Section
- Two / Three / Four column
- Full sections
- Thumbnail with text
- Testimonial section
While designing for mobile layout:
- Keep the sequence in mind while making single layout. Since the sections get arranged into a single column, ensure the flow of information matches the one visualized for desktop layout. Since most email users read left to right, the section on the left needs to be arranged on top of right column when aligned in single column. For easy manipulations, it is suggested that each section can be made a Layer / Grouped Layer
- One of the USPs of responsive emails is that the image resizes as per the screen width. If there is text within your image then it shall shrink to become illegible. In such a scenario, the text and image needs to be sliced and arranged accordingly.
- In case you have navigations in your email, it can be tucked within a drop down menu.
The email by Saks Fifth Avenue has the navigation hidden at the bottom of the email which is also suitable if you wish to avoid information clutter in the above fold.
Footer: An email footer mostly contains conclusion to message conveyed in the body followed by email signatures. You can add your signature along with social buttons for the subscribers to connect with you over social media. Also, footer can be a good place to share any copyright, terms & conditions or disclaimer info necessary for legal purposes.
Before you can call it a day, there is one more thing to be added to your footer. CAN-SPAM act 2003 dictates that an email sent to mailing list needs to have a link or a button to allow the reader to freely unsubscribe along with physical mailing address of the sender. Even though most ESPs now add an unsubscribe link, it is better to add one from design point of view.
Design Tips that applies to overall email:
- Fonts need to be between 12-14pts for easier readability and should be email-safe fonts. (For information follow blog).
- Overall template height should be restricted to 1800-2000px else it shall be clipped in Gmail.
- Moreover, unless it is a newsletter, subscribers don’t prefer a long email.
- The design should be in accordance to the Brand color and logos.
- Overall, email should have separate sections set apart by a spacer.
- To ease up coding of your email, if you have editable content, you should avoid adding a background image to that section.

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Although the number of people wanting to start their own business has grown, many still do not know how to organize themselves financially. Start by getting your Certified Financial Planner (CFP) certificate to show clients you are credible. On the other hand, if you already have the experience, you can start by advising individuals and then grow your empire to consult for larger organizations.
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Depending on how your business is structured, the amount of revenue your business earns, and several other factors, forming an LLC can provide potential tax benefits for business owners. LLCs are allowed to choose how they want to be taxed, either as an S corporation or C corporation. These options are not available when you are operating as a sole proprietorship. LLCs don't pay their own taxes directly, the income of the business its passed on to the members of the LLC through "pass through taxation." This means that a member is subject to self-employment taxes, but at higher levels of income, the LLC can often pay a lower base tax rate than a C Corporation. The best way to determine your potential tax benefits is to consult an accountant.
Childproofing is a trade that many do not think of these days. But every family with a newborn baby or small child wants to provide a safe home for them. There are so many areas of a home that can be dangerous, from sharp corners to stairs. A childproofing business is very cheap to start up, but you may be required to follow certain state regulations, depending on your location. To understand all the ins and outs of the industry, you may want to undertake an internship in the field before setting up shop.
If you have a proven track record in a particular field, can prove past success, or have trained in matters of the mind, life coaching or mentorship could be for you. People, especially soon to be entrepreneurs, seek guidance through mentorship and life coaches. You can setup your services from the comforts of your home with no monetary investment.
Filing a limited liability company separates your personal assets from those of your business. This prevents you from being financially responsible for debts and liabilities of your business. Even though members are still liable, that liability is limited to the extent of their investments in the business. If, for instance, your company is involved in a lawsuit, the assets of the LLC itself could be in jeopardy, while the personal assets of the members/owners would be protected.
Focusing on the overall scenario, we have decided to help the entrepreneurs and startups to build a plan for a successful startup business through our article chains. Our previous article was for best app ideas for startup 2019. In this article, we will be helping you with some more new startup business ideas which will enormously emerge in 2019, 2020 as well.
The governing document of the LLC is called an operating agreement, and it is within this document that the members lay out all important provisions, such as standards for LLC governance, ownership parameters, and rules around member changes (adding or removing members, or what happens in case of death or incapacity of a member). The operating agreement is an internal document and is an agreement amongst the members or owners, which means it is not recorded with the state.
Both homeowners and business owners look for interior design and home decorating services in order to make the vision for their space come to life. Having a degree or certification will help you understand the different functions of a home or office, but it is not legally required in most places. You will be able to do most of your research from the comforts of your home, but you will need to get to know your client in order to understand how they want to use the space. Consider asking questions like:
The law specifies that all taxable personal property must be assessed as of a specific point in time, and that point is precisely at 12:01 a.m. January 1 (regardless of what transpires after that date). Even if closed shortly after the lien date, a business must still file a Business Property Statement and pay taxes for the coming fiscal year on any taxable property they owned on the lien date.

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Spring and flower science bulletin board idea: Love this growing plants display - very creative! Could do one main flower (sunflower) stem out of a pool noodle and students' art along with it- very cool idea.
Here's a fun graphic organizer to use with older students. The parts of the Story Hat Map include characters, setting, conflict, resolution, and theme. Many of Dr. Seuss more advanced books would work well with this story map.
Have students paint circles in shades of green great bulletin board for my Eric Carle author study. Would add a writing piece where kids would paint the cover of thier favorite book and write the title and why they like it.
Fall themed apple craftivity from our class apple festival. This was competed in 2 sessions. We spent time practicing reading the poem and then wrote it. After that, parents helped them to make the "accordion book" with illustrations. The kids loved it and they looked awesome displayed in the hallway.


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ZG Boiler is an industrial horizontal autoclave manufacturer in China and we design and manufacture industrial horizontal autoclave for in steaming lime-sand brick, fly ash brick, slag brick, the air concrete block, cement pile, and other cement products.
What is Autoclave?
Autoclave structure is steel horizontal cylinder design, and the whole autoclave body adopts Q345R steel plate. Autoclave body flange, autoclave cover flange both feature 16Mn Ⅱ forge piece to manufacture. Weld of pressure parts have been inspected with X-ray non-destructive testing and heat treatment according to GB150-2011( Pressure Vessel ) industrial standard. Sealing of autoclave door adopt imported rubber seal ring which is produced by professional manufacturers. It features easy installation, good sealing and long service life. According to different parts of autoclave body bearing, we set up hold-down support, movable bearing support and customization according to geographical requirements. It adapts expansion and contraction of autoclave body well and ensure steam distribution pipe and rail. Besides, we specially install sealing gas mask, hydrophobic cover.
Autoclave Technology Points
Autoclave belongs to low cycle fatigue pressure vessel. So the right choice of main pressure part material is especially important. Selection principles has the following five:
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2. Good toughness. If material toughness is not good, it will directly effect service life of autoclave which is considered by low cycle fatigue stress. This is one of the main reasons which cause brittle failure of autoclaves.
3. Good process and weldability. In order to improve weldability, we should use low phosphorus sulfur of high-quality steels which carbon content is less than 0.25%. It needs better cold heat processing.
4. Good corrosion resistance.
5. Material price is reasonable and source of goods is ample.


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- Bring broth to a simmer in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Cover saucepan and keep broth warm over low heat.
- Melt butter in a heavy large saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion until softened, about 8 minutes. Add garlic to onion and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir rice into onion mixture and cook until fragrant and slightly toasted, about 2 minutes. Add wine to rice mixture and stir for 1 minute.
- Pour 3/4 cup hot broth into rice mixture; cook and stir constantly until absorbed, about 6 minutes. Add 3/4 cup more hot broth; cook and stir for 6 minutes. Add 3/4 cup hot broth; cook and stir for 6 minutes. Add 3/4 cup hot broth; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Add the remaining 1/2 cup hot broth and mushrooms; cook and stir for 5 minutes.
- Stir Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, parsley, salt, and pepper into risotto; cook and stir until cheeses are melted, about 30 seconds.
Per Serving: 373 calories; 13.2 46.6 11.8 38 258 Full nutrition
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This rissoto is wonderful. The red wine makes this dish stand above other rissoto recipes. I used beef broth instead of chicken broth, and sautéed the mushrooms before adding. There was such a r...
I love red wine risotto! . . . and this is scrumptious! I usually end up adding a smidge more liquid whether it be the chicken broth, wine or even a little light cream. This recipe also tastes y...
Very good and easy to make. I like using red wine instead of white which is called for in most risotto recipes. Only change I made was adding less chicken broth more often, so I was adding a med...
The recipe as it is is a bit salty, omit adding salt in the last step and put less Parmesan cheese and it should be ok.
So delicious. I went with a little more garlic and mushrooms. My guests were blown away! Enjoy
This is so delicious!! I was a little skeptical on the amount of cheese (I love cheese), but it was actually perfect! I will definitely be making this again!
This was quite possibly the best meal I’ve ever made!I added some grilled chicken and steamed asparagus. Just perfect!!!


Princess Charlotte curtsies Queen at Christmas service
Princess Charlotte, daughter of Kate Middleton and Prince William, lovingly hugged a royal fan and accepted a bright pink flamingo at Sandringham on Christmas day. The Daily Mail reports that as soon as Charlotte spotted Gemma Clark, 39, holding the flamingo, she darted towards it.
Holding her mother’s hand, Charlotte kept turning around for another peek of the flamingo before entering St Mary Magdalene for the Royal Family’s traditional church service.
Afterwards, when the royals went to meet and greet the onlookers, Charlotte made a bee-line for Felicity the flamingo.
Her proud owner, wheelchair-bound Ms Clark, who from the age of 15 months has suffered from cerebral palsy, was only too pleased to draw the attention of the little royal.
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Talking to the Daily Mail, Miss Clark said: “Felicity was a 39th birthday present from my older sister, Fran, and she goes everywhere with me.
"She's like my lucky mascot.
“But Charlotte kept looking at Felicity and I thought: ‘I wonder if the Princess would like her?’
“So when she came over with Prince George and their parents after the service, I asked her: ‘Would you like Felicity?’
“Her face lit up and she said: "Yes please.’
“I told Charlotte: 'You don't have to call her Felicity if you don't want to; you can call her whatever you want.
"Then both she and George gave me a hug and I was on cloud nine.
"They were so sweet and it is a moment I will remember for ever as being special.
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"The atmosphere was just awesome."
Today, Miss Clark’s family laugh at the idea that the flamingo is potentially a huge hit with the little princess, and the fact that it came from a Spar convenience shop and cost just £1.50.
Miss Clark can only hope there will be no squabbles with Princes George and Louis should they take a liking to the flamingo as well.
The special moment comes at an important time as the Queen admitted that it was a “bumpy year” in her Christmas Day speech.
It proved that when it comes to relatability, Charlotte certainly is the royal who knows how to connect with the people.
The touching moment gave the Clark family a special memory they will cherish forever.
Miss Clark was a healthy toddler until she was taken into hospital after falling ill with gastroenteritis.
She spent four weeks in hospital, semi-comatose, and never fully recovered after doctors discovered that severe dehydration had left Gemma with lasting brain damage - affecting her speech, balance and ability to walk.
When Miss Clark was Charlotte’s age, her life would haver evolved around speech and occupational therapists.


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Hyderabad: There is a reduction of 8 per cent in overall crime registered in Hyderabad city during 2016 as against last year, according to police.
As per Hyderabad Police Commissioner M Mahendar Reddy, the number of cases registered during the current year is 17,403 as against 18,869 reported cases in 2015.
A comparison of the crime for this year with that of 2015 shows that the grave crime rate came down significantly by 31 per cent which is 550 cases registered in 2016 as compared to 796 grave cases in last year, Reddy told reporters here today.
The overall crime against women reduced by 12 per cent with 1595 cases reported this year as compared to 1794 last year, however, rape cases rose to 161 in 2016 as against 115 registered last year.
“In 158 rape cases out of the 161, offenders are known to victims. Of the 161 rape cases, 81 cases are of rape out of marriage and love affairs, 7 are incest rape, 13 are by relatives, 41 rapes are by neighbors and locality people, 16 rapes are by other known persons and the remaining 3 are by unknown person to victims,” the Hyderabad Police Chief said.
With regard to cyber crimes, 282 cases were reported during the year as against 370 last year, resulting in 24 per cent reduction, he said.
There is a 16 per cent reduction in property crime with 3638 cases reported this year as against 4340 in 2015, Reddy said adding murder cases decreased by 25 per cent with 77 such cases reported this year as against 103 last year.
The drive against drugs/psychotropic substances saw registration of 55 cases up from 26 last year in which 180 and 81 persons respectively were involved.
The top cop said decrease in crime rate is attributed to measures: intiation of Preventive Detention (PD) Act against notorious repeated offenders, continuously Criminal Tracking System, Intensive Patrolling, regular cordon and search operations besides installation of community CCTV project, that saw detection of 210 cases through CCTV footages.
As many as 36 persons were arrested in connection with seizure of unaccounted currency totalling Rs 1.16 crore with Rs 94.6 lakh in new currency, Reddy said.
The drunken driving enforcement saw 16,602 cases resulting fine amount of Rs 2.92 crore and imprisonment in 7,017 cases up from 2,940 in last year out of 16,633 cases.