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By Marty Mulrooney
Botanicula is an indie point-and-click adventure game created by Amanita Design of Machinarium fame. The player takes control of five little creatures (Mr. Lantern, Mr. Twig, Mr. Poppy Head, Mr. Feather and Mrs. Mushroom) who must save the last seed of life from their home tree as they are pursued by evil spider-like parasites. Featuring no spoken or written dialogue, Botanicula is an adventure game that focuses on exploration and discovery.
Botanicula is an aural and visual feast from the moment it begins. Built using Flash – like Machinarium was before it – Amanita Design has pushed the boat out in terms of both art and sound design. The sense of scale and life is immediately apparent and highly impressive, with the player genuinely feeling as if they have been dropped into a living, breathing eco-system full of wonderfully bizarre creepy crawlies.
Although the player controls five separate tiny creatures, the majority of the time they move and act as one. Botanicula puts the focus on exploration and interaction, with the five main characters merely acting as a visual representation of the player as they poke around and explore the world. This is reflected within each and every environment – many clickable areas of interest are not strictly necessary to progress the game but still respond regardless, enhancing the overall experience as a result.
The environments manage to remain varied despite all being part of one much larger environment – for example, the opening section set in a tree features many different ‘areas’ of the same location dependant on which branches you choose to traverse. The gameplay is point and click in perhaps its purest form – there is a limited inventory but most of the time the player must simply click everything possible until they reach the desired outcome.
The disadvantage of this type of gameplay is that the puzzles are fairly easy to breeze through by simply exhausting every available option and clicking with reckless abandon. On the bright side, this makes the game accessible to a wide range of gamers and means that the developers can throw in new ideas whenever they feel like without the need for tutorials. It’s refreshing to play a game where you simply know what you need to do next without the need for any explanation.
At its heart, Botanicula is a fun experience that is more than happy to bypass the more traditional elements of adventure games such as conversations, grand storylines and puzzles. That isn’t to say that it lacks any of these three main ingredients – there is frequent communication between the five heroes and the other creatures found throughout, the storyline is simple but compelling and the puzzles serve their purpose. Oh, and the soundtrack is awesome – both the visuals and sound design bring to mind Sony Computer Entertainment’s LocoRoco games.
Amanita Design refers to this title as an ‘exploration game’ rather than an adventure game and this seems like an ultimately fair label. Even more so than Machinarium, Botanicula is about the experience rather than telling a deep, meaningful story. It doesn’t offer anything particularly profound or new, but it is a fun blast for the few hours it lasts and once again proves that the only thing restraining indie gaming is imagination.
8 OUT OF 10

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Bandwidth - InterviewsOld Stereo Bandwidth interviewFeb 23, 2013 | 12:07The four members of this funk/soul band come from musical loves as diverse as Mozart to Michael Jackson, but it harmonizes well on Old Stereo.
Bandwidth - InterviewsBandwidth - Interview with The StrainFeb 9, 2013 | 8:36David and Rylee Taggert, Alex Serre, & Nick Johnston share enough DNA to warrant calling their band The Strain. The Wakefield electro-pop quartet stopped by the studio for a chat.
Bandwidth - InterviewsBandwidth - Lindi Ortega interview 2013Feb 2, 2013 | 12:20Toronto singer-songwriter Lindi Ortega speaks about the move to Nashville & writing autobiographical songs about drinkin' and heartbreak.
Bandwidth - InterviewsBandwidth - Lindi Ortega interview with Amanda Putz 2013Feb 2, 2013 | 14:01The vintage-country chanteuse speaks to Amanda Putz about hauling her little red boots to Nashville and the doors it opened, as well as the authenticity in her heartbreak songs.
Bandwidth - InterviewsBandwidth - 90 Sec Egg with Erik Lind & The OrchardFeb 2, 2013 | 4:11The Ottawa-raised songwriter submitted to a rapid-fire interview with Amanda Putz via phone from his home in Montreal.
Bandwidth - InterviewsBandwidth - 90 Second Egg with Kathleen EdwardsJan 26, 2013 | 2:36Find out what Kathleen's most-loathed band is, her favourite meal, and her career high thus far in a rapid-fire interview called the 90 Second Egg, fried by Amanda Putz.
Bandwidth - InterviewsBandwidth - The Brothers DubeJan 26, 2013 | 10:21The three brothers formed a band at the expense of Liam's burgeoning hockey career, but they haven't looked back...though hockey still plays a pretty prominent role in their lives.

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Arenal Volcano and La Fortuna Hotels
Hotels, resorts, and vacation rentals homes - your guide to accommodations while traveling in Arenal Volcano and La Fortuna.
The Springs Resort and Spa has such a stunning view of the Arenal Volcano, so much so that location scouts chose it for filming “Keeping up with the Kardashians” and “The Bachelor.” Visitors come here for the views as well as the stunning series of mineral pools where visitors can soak up the tropical rainforest.
The Arenal Springs Resort is located just outside the quaint town of La Fortuna, near the Arenal Volcano. Feast your eyes on the outstanding lush, green, natural beauty that abounds here and the awesomeness of the Arenal Volcano. Visitors longing to be surrounded by nature, birds and forest will have come to the perfect place when they arrive to the Arenal area.
Los Lagos, featuring very comfortable accommodations, is one of a few hotels on the foothills of the Arenal Volcano. Hotel Los Lagos offers jacuzzis fed by natural hot springs, 4 pools with thermal waters and 3 with cold water, water slides, a volcano shaped kids pool, Butterfly Garden, Frog Pond, restaurant, and crocodile farm.
Welcome home! Staying in a different country isn't such a big adjustment when you find yourself in a quiet residential neighborhood. Your vacation in Costa Rica begins when you arrive at your very own flat at R&A del Volcan, within the town of La Fortuna; outside of your door are friendly neighbors and exciting activities near Arenal Lake and Arenal Volcano.
The Casa Luna Lodge is a brand new hotel that has the goal of becoming an ecological model of sustainability within the Arenal Area. Situated at the base of the Arenal Volcano about 1 kilometer away from the La Fortuna waterfall and the bustling town of La Fortuna Casa Luna Lodge is in a privileged location.
Hotel Silencio del Campo is located in majestic Arenal, near the quaint town of La Fortuna. This cozy accommodation is located at the foot of the world-famous Arenal Volcano. Breathe in the fresh mountain air and take in the sights of Lake Arenal, verdant mountainsides and the abundant bird and animal species. La Fortuna is a wonderful town with unforgettable views, shops and a variety of great restaurants.
Volcano Lodge Hotel and Thermal Experience is located in the Northern Region of Costa Rica, right by the Arenal Volcano. This region is known as the land of green magnificence. Viewing and exploring the Arenal Volcano offers a unique and once in a lifetime experience for visitors. Fresh mountain air, lush flora and fauna, and an abundance of bird life are what visitors can expect to experience here.
At Tabacón Resort, you can enjoy the natural heat of the Tabacón Hot Springs, the purity of the surrounding rainforest, and rooms decorated with locally crafted furnishings. This is the Tabacon Thermal Resort and Spa, a divine combination of amenities and simple luxury located outside of La Fortuna and Arenal Volcano National Park.
Designed in a colonial style, the modern Magic Mountain Hotel has a stunning view of the imposing Arenal Volcano. Located on the outskirts of La Fortuna, a thriving agricultural and tourist town in the Northern Lowlands, the hotel provides unrivaled service and a prime location for exploring the local attractions and partaking in thrilling adventure activities.
The Lost Iguana Resort is situated in the province of Alajuela, near the charming community of La Fortuna. Visitors will delight in the natural wonders and beauty that abound here like the Arenal Volcano, lush rainforests and endless number of bird species. La Fortuna is a wonderful place to do some shopping, dine in one of the great restaurants and enjoy the volcano views.
The hotel Royal Corin is a luxury resort in La Fortuna Arenal, with views of the majestic Arenal volcano. This large and modern hotel is a perfect place to stay at whilst you explore this area. With its comfortable accommodations, the hotel Royal Corin provides ample opportunity to relax after a long day of discovering Arenal.
Hotel Arenal Kioro is located in the northern lowland region of Costa Rica, near the majestic Arenal Volcano. Nature lovers will find themselves surrounded by unparalleled beauty that includes tropical rainforests, rolling green pastures, volcano views, and the grand Arenal Lake. The quaint, yet bustling town of La Fortuna is a great location to find tasty restaurants, do some shopping and marvel at the spectacular views.
The Arenal Volcano Inn is located in the Fortuna district of San Carlos, just minutes from the Arenal Volcano. The town of La Fortuna offers a variety of local and international restaurants as well as shops and bakeries. This region is very fertile and lush, allowing for an abundance of produce to flourish as well as affording a stunning backdrop of vibrant green forest and flowers.
The Arenal Observatory Lodge is situated just outside of La Fortuna, at the foot of the Arenal Volcano. Drawing excited tourists from around the world, this majestic volcano, surrounded on all sides by tropical rainforest, puts on an outstanding view. La Fortuna is a quaint, yet bustling town offering an assortment of restaurants, shops and attractions.
Dedicated to preserving the precious rainforest and maintaining a sacred bond with the land, the Finca Luna Nueva Lodge is a rustic yet luxurious eco-lodge located outside of La Fortuna, Central Highlands. Originally a ginger and turmeric farm, this certified organic biodynamic farm is alive with energy and eager to convey its knowledge of sustainable practices.
Arenal Paraiso is located in the northern region of Costa Rica, near the town of La Fortuna. Here you'll discover the natural beauty of the rain forest with its great variety of exotic plants, animals and birds, merged with the magnificence of Arenal Volcano. This is a superb place for outdoor adventure and for those seeking solitude amongst the nature.
Nestled in the heart of La Fortuna, and shadowed by the Arenal Volcano, lies the newly remodeled Fortuna Downtown Hotel. Unlike the country's coastal regions, the northern lowlands are plush with dense tropical forests, abundant wildlife, raging rivers and cascading waterfalls, thanks in large part to a larger accumulation of annual rainfall.
Hotel Mountain Paradise is situated in the stunning Arenal area, in the northern lowlands of Costa Rica. Perched upon a hilltop overlooking the rolling valley below, Hotel Mountain Paradise affords breathtaking views of Arenal Volcano. Being just a few minutes from the town of La Fortuna makes it a convenient location to visit many of the area's attractions.
Just east of the world renowned Arenal Volcano in the Central Highlands, the Chachagua Rain Forest Eco Lodge is a 300-acre working ranch and eco-adventurers paradise. A perfect fusion of eco-friendly practices and generous hospitality, this hotel demonstrates a new vision of sustainability through its commitment to farming and environmental stewardship.
Only one block from La Fortuna central park and a 40 minute drive to the famous Arenal Volcano, Las Colinas Arenal Hotel is conveniently located and provides truly local hospitality. Homey style accommodations in a small hotel setting make this family run Northern Lowlands establishment a simple and affordable stay.
Overlooking the San Carlos River, the Tilajari Hotel Resort and Conference Center is located outside of Muelle San Carlos in the sweeping agricultural landscape of the Northern Lowlands. Founded as a recreational country club, the Tilajari Hotel offers a comprehensive blend of on-site sporting facilities and access to both adventure and relaxation activities in the surrounding areas.
Hotel La Pradera del Arenal is situated in the northern lowland region of Costa Rica, near the town of La Fortuna. This region is surrounded by a tropical humid forest, lush flora and fauna and is blessed by the natural wonder of the Arenal Volcano. This is a fantastic place for avid nature lovers, bird watchers and eco-travelers. La Fortuna is a wonderful hub to venture out and see the many splendors of the area.
The Arenal Lodge is situated in the Northern Lowlands of Costa Rica, just outside of the popular town of La Fortuna. This region is blessed with natural beauty and peaceful tranquility. Nature lovers will consider the area in and around Arenal and the quaint village of La Fortuna to be a slice of heaven.
Start your Costa Rican vacation on a high note when you book a villa. Stay in the upscale neighbourhood of Las Palmas, and enjoy easy access to all that La Fortuna has to offer — including adventures at the nearby Arenal Volcano. Enjoy midnight snacks and moments of privacy even if the whole family is there, thanks to the kitchen and master bedroom.
Hotel Lavas Tacotal is situated near the town of La Fortuna, in the northern lowland region of Costa Rica, this region is home to the cone shaped Arenal Volcano. La Fortuna is frequented by eco-travelers and those who want to spend a memorable vacation cloaked in natural beauty. Rolling countryside, green mountains, lush rainforest and endless outdoor activities await you.
Hotel Castillo del Arenal is located in the province of Alajuela, near the majestic Arenal Volcano. This area is renowned for its volcano and the grand Lake Arenal, famous for its outstanding wind surfing conditions. The small, surrounding community of La Fortuna offers a variety of conveniences such as bars, restaurants, shops and supermarkets.
Montana de Fuego is situated in the province of Alajuela, near the Arenal Volcano. This is a paradise for nature lovers and eco-tourists who long to be surrounded by beautiful vegetation, lush primary forests and tropical gardens. Though situated in the mountains and surrounded by extreme natural beauty, visitors will find all the modern conveniences in the town of La Fortuna.
Set among lush green gardens, the Arenal Country Inn is a safe and comfortable place for travelers, especially families, to enjoy the Costa Rican countryside. Only a kilometer from the La Fortuna town center, this is a great location for exploring the majestic Arenal Volcano and adventure activities in the Northern Lowlands.
Cabanitas Resort and Spa Hotel is situated near the bustling town of La Fortuna, in Costa Rica's northern lowlands. The perfectly cone shaped Arenal Volcano is the main attraction to the area. This lush and verdant countryside is visited by eco-tourists because of its rich biodiversity and tranquil atmosphere.
Located in the province of Alajuela, the Arenal Vista Lodge is just 30 minutes away from La Fortuna, just in front of the Arenal Lake and Volcano. Here you will find yourself in the biological corridor between the Monteverde Reserve and the Arenal National Park. This is a mecca for bird and nature lovers as well as the eco tourist longing to discover a myriad of bird species, plant species, and marvel at the natural wonders that abound here.
Hotel Sueno Dorado is situated near the town of La Fortuna, at the foot of the awesome Arenal Volcano. Visitors from around the world flock to this eco-tourist destination that affords stunning natural beauty, lakes, mountains and, of course, the conical Arenal Volcano. La Fortuna is a great hub for adventure, leisure and many sight seeing opportunities.
Fall in love with the natural world when you book your stay at Amor Arenal. Nature comes to you when you enjoy jungle trails and extraordinary views from the comfort of the hotel’s grounds. Indulge in luxurious amenities such as double-headed rain showers with rainforest views, and geothermal hot springs and mineral pools. Enjoy access to Arenal's adventures by day and luxury by night.
What’s even better than an adventure in Arenal? Exploring the eco-friendly way. Featuring biodegradable products, a waste recycling program, energy efficient electricity combind with the use of sunlight, and a dedicated on-site wildlife conservation area, you can feel confident that your getaway will enrich your life — and the lives of others. Doing something kind for the planet was never this indulgent.
Be closer to outdoor adventure when you choose this home away from home. Explore Arenal Volcano and Lake from the comfort of your fully equipped ‘aparthotel.’ Go on excursions where you can spend your days enjoying the local flora and fauna; head into town to make friends with the locals; then, retire to a place where you can totally relax and tend to all of your needs.

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A mum has spoken of her disgust after a man kicked her three-year-old son in the face and was jailed for just eight months.
Nicola Cooper, 23, from Linthorpe, Middlesbrough, was with her son Rylee Gibson when Jamie Ahmed, 20, walked over and kicked the youngster.
Rylee was taken to hospital and suffered a black eye, swelling and had a foot-shaped bruise to his face.
Judge Peter Fox jailed Ahmed for eight months. However, he has already been on remand for 109 days, so he could be released within months.
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สะใภ้ สาย สต รอง ep 15 watchlakorn: A Recap of the Latest Episode
สะใภ้ สาย สต รอง is a popular Thai lakorn that has captivated audiences all around the world. The drama is set in ancient Siam, where a noblewoman named Sutad falls in love with a slave named Sarin. The show has been praised for its strong performances, intricate plot, and stunning visuals.
In the latest episode of the show, we saw a major storyline take place. Sutad and Sarin’s love was tested as they faced obstacles and challenges from those around them. In this recap, we will cover the major points of the episode and give you a taste of what to expect from this thrilling drama.
The episode opened with Sutad and Sarin in a compromising situation. They were caught in a love embrace by one of Sutad’s maids, who immediately reported them to the elders. This set off a chain of reactions, as the elders called a meeting to discuss what should be done with the couple.
At the meeting, Sutad and Sarin’s fate was left up to the king. The king’s verdict was that Sarin should be punished for his actions, and that Sutad should be banished from the kingdom. Sarin was stripped of his position as the king’s personal slave and was sent to work in the fields. Meanwhile, Sutad was sent to live in a temple, where she would be safe from harm.
The next few scenes showed Sarin adjusting to his new life as a field worker. He was beaten and insulted by his new boss, but he maintained his composure and refused to give up. He also made new friends among his fellow workers, who were impressed with his intelligence and strength.
Sutad, on the other hand, had a difficult time adjusting to life in the temple. She missed Sarin terribly, and she was saddened by the thought that she might never see him again. She spent her days praying and reflecting on her actions, hoping that one day she would be reunited with Sarin.
The final scene of the episode showed Sarin and Sutad stealing a few moments together. They had both snuck out of their respective locations to meet each other under the cover of night. They expressed their love for each other and promised that they would find a way to be together. The scene ended with the couple embracing each other as the sun began to rise.
1. Where can I watch สะใภ้ สาย สต รอง?
You can watch the show on various online streaming platforms, such as Netflix, Viu, and WeTV.
2. How many episodes are there in the series?
There are a total of 15 episodes in the series.
3. Who are the main cast members of the show?
The main cast members of the show are Bella Vanita as Sutad and Peemapol Panichtamrong as Sarin.
4. Is the show suitable for children to watch?
The show contains themes of violence, romance, and mature content, so it may not be suitable for young children to watch. However, parental guidance is advised for older children and teenagers.
5. When are new episodes released?
New episodes of the show are typically released once a week, with the exact release schedule varying depending on the platform.

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Rehabilitating and replacing ageing coffee trees with new varieties could increase coffee yield per tree and boost coffee production from the current levels, officials at the National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB) say. “Replacing old coffee trees could increase yield to 7-10 kilogrammes per tree from the current 2 kilogrammes,” Faustin Kabasha, coffee pest and disease control specialist at NAEB, told The New Times. Rwanda Agriculture Board (RAB) has been incentivising the replacement of old trees, one of the biggest barriers to better productivity in the country, for the new RAB C15 variety. However, some farmers have been reluctant in replacing ageing trees. “Most farmers have old coffee trees they inherited from their parents and grandparents. We know that we can improve yield if we replace old trees, but some farmers are reluctant,” Anathalise Musengimana, a member of Dukunde Kawa Musasa cooperative in Gakenke District said. The reluctance to replace ageing trees with new seedlings, Musengimana added, is based on the prolonged time it takes for new varieties to mature before starting to harvest. ALSO READ: Govt in renewed effort to increase coffee production In a study conducted by the London School of Economics, 86 per cent of farmers in Rwanda said they would be willing to stump up to 30 per cent of their trees with support. Jean Chrysostome Ngabitsinze (C), the Minister of Trade and Industry, said that the aging coffee trees are a challenge to coffee processing factories operating at low capacity. ALSO READ: Top 10 countries consuming Rwanda’s coffee “We have learnt that 26 per cent of coffee trees are 30 years old while over 44 per cent are 20 years old,’ he said, adding that this continues to affect the country’s coffee export targets. By 2022, Rwanda had 100 million coffee trees. Statistics show that 40 per cent of coffee trees across the country are owned by farmers aged around 60. Rejuvenating aging coffee trees could boost exports given that Rwanda’s production of export crops decreased by 4 per cent in 2023, primarily due to lower output in tea and coffee, according to the recent data from the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR). According to Sandrine Urujeni, Chief Operations Officer at NAEB, the government had targeted to elevate coffee yield from 2.8 to 4 kilogrammes per tree in the first National Strategy for Transformation. However, this target was missed – the current yield stands at 2.6 kilogrammes per tree – largely attributed to ageing trees. ALSO READ: Gov’t highlights major plans to boost food crops production We are promoting climate-resilient agriculture by encouraging farmers to integrate trees with other crops. Our strategy involves rejuvenating coffee trees in a manner that promotes resilience to climate change, she noted, during her appearance on Igihango show on Rwanda TV. Over 30 million coffee trees are set to be replaced according to NAEB. NAEB has launched a $62.89 million project to boost smallholder farmer's coffee and tea exports from 14 districts. The project targets to rehabilitate plantation areas on 8,242 hectares of coffee, tea and horticulture. For coffee, the support includes hangars for cherry collection, eco-friendly drying technologies and units, effluent and solid waste handling facilities at cooperative level, and coffee washing stations. “We designed this project by looking at issues in export and giving preferential attention to subsistence farmers and vulnerable and market-oriented producers,” Eric Kabayiza, the single project implementation unit coordinator at NAEB said. Increasing fertiliser use NAEB also attributes low productivity to limited use of agricultural inputs, as well as the negative impact of Covid-19 that hindered the importation of fertilisers and led to price hikes. At the same time, the government is still doing the heavy-lifting. “Currently, only a small number of farmers understand the importance of purchasing fertilizer independently. What we supply is limited; we're utilising only 40 per cent of the required fertilizer for the crop. We are raising awareness to encourage ownership,” Urujeni said. ALSO READ: How high prices buoyed Rwanda coffee exports The government is intensifying efforts aimed at addressing the farmgate price to improve returns for farmers, build resilience against climate shocks to minimize losses, and improve the quality of exported coffee. Urujeni told this publication that NAEB is also facilitating more coffee buyers to access alternative markets for their exports. “While previously focused primarily on Europe and America, we are now expanding our reach to include markets in China, UAE, and other regions, she said.


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Which one has to go - cookie dough or chocolate mint ice cream?
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There are a lot of us who choose to reward ourselves with comfort food after a bad day or snack on treats to lift our spirits. This may seem like a harmless system when done sparingly, but letting it get out of hand may be detrimental to your health.
"Emotional eating" is using food to make yourself feel better. The term comes from the wanting to satisfy your emotional needs and not your actual hunger. This also applies to eating out of boredom or convenience. When emotional eating becomes your first impulse each time things get rough, you're putting yourself in the midst of an unhealthy cycle. Emotional hunger will never be fulfilled by food and instead, we should address our problems in more effective ways.
In this quiz, you're going to have to make some difficult decisions on your favorite food. Pick out the food items you can give up for good and we'll tell you if you're more of a logical or emotional person. Seems easy? Wait till you see what food we've got in store for you.

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The National Association for AONBs
The Dedham Vale AONB is one of 46 AONBs in Britain, all designated in recognition of their natural importance and to ensure that they remain 'landscapes for life'.
Michael Gove announced the start of a Designated Landscape Review on Sunday 27 May 2018. This Designated Landscape Review was included in Defra's 25 YEP, and will review both National Parks and AONB’s, reporting back in 2019.
See the National Association for AONBs press release about the Designated Landscape Review, and you can view the Terms of Reference for the review here.
January 2017 NAAONB update - Leading, Sharing, Learning, Inspiring
The work of the national AONBs is summarised in the following Inforgraphic (2016) - download it here:
The National Association for Areas of Oustanding Beauty (NAAONB) is the voice of the AONB partnerships and conservation boards and represents the AONB Family on national issues including policy and advocacy, communications, training and securing resources. The Association have published The Value of AONB Partnerships report (2013).
For more information about the NAAONB, or to find out more about the other AONBs in Britain, visit the Landscapes for Life website.


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What Age Should Children Learn To Play Instruments?
A lot of children want to introduce music into their life, but for many parents, it can be difficult knowing which instruments will be right for your child to begin with, or whether or not they are too young to start.
We often get asked “How young can children start learning how to play?”. We’ve all heard stories of musical prodigies writing music at incredibly young ages – such as Mozart writing symphonies at just 8 years old, or Stevie Wonder signing with Motown at just 11.
In short, the answer is… Children can start at any age! We’re firm believers that music can (and should) be enjoyed by absolutely everyone – Let us break down a few reasons why we believe music is for everyone, no matter your age!
We’ve written before about the social and emotional development that music can have on children, but something that is often overlooked, especially in babies, is the sensory development that occurs when playing an instrument!
No matter the age, anyone can enjoy hitting a bongo, or seeing what happens when you press a piano key. Just because something isn’t particularly musical sounding, doesn’t mean it isn’t being enjoyed by that toddler or young child…We all have to start somewhere after all!
Research also shows that younger children from birth to around aged 9 are perfect for learning instruments as much like learning a new language, the mental structures for development and understanding are primed to intake information, meaning the basic structures of music can come more easily.
Which instruments are appropriate?
Now we’re of course not saying that you should be giving your newborn a double bass to play with…But lighter instruments such as recorder, violin, guitar or ukuleles can be perfect for youngsters. From the age of around 5 most children have the social skills and physical capabilities required to play an instrument cohesively. Simple chord progressions, note strumming or bowing are all created techniques to learn.
Many instruments, such as the violin, also come in a great range of smaller sizes for exactly this reason, covering sizes suitable for children as young as 2 or 3! If you’d like any further information on choosing the right sized instrument for your child, read our guide.
Of course as children continue to develop, these skills and physical abilities also increase and many are able to progress into bigger instruments such as brass, or full sized instruments. Around this time, the goal of a music lesson also changes from gaining experience to developing performance ability and technique.
How can I encourage my child to learn an instrument?
If you want your child to begin learning, ultimately, producing a nurturing, caring environment is required. Showing children that music is a fun, expressive and creative art form is always the best way for young learners to discover their own interest in music. Many of us will have stories of being forced to play instruments we hated by our parents when we were younger, why did you hate it? Because you didn’t have that passion to learn!
As with most things, the best approach would be to include your children in the instrument decision process, let them decide which sounds they like and which instruments they love, then create a full immersive and enjoyable experience that they will love for life!


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High rates of Covid-19 hospitalisations will continue for months, one expert has indicated, as virus restrictions are set to be lifted further on Monday.
Limits on the number of people who can attend outdoor events, which were imposed at the start of the Omicron wave, were removed earlier this week.
Further restrictions, including the need for bars to operate table service only, asking people to limit meet-ups to a maximum of three households and closing nightclubs - will end tomorrow.
But Jillian Evans, the head of health intelligence at NHS Grampian said even though the situation north of the border was “definitely looking better”, she warned the Scottish NHS had experienced its “worst ever winter”.
Speaking on BBC Good Morning Scotland on Saturday, she added: “I look at the data every day and I have this sense of optimism and hope just like everyone else.
“And then of course for many of us who work in health and social care, the pressures are still huge and they will remain so for a while yet.”
Ms Evans continued: “Whilst we are experiencing tough times in health and social care right now and for some people it may not have been the worst winter ever but for some it has, I think what we are looking at hasn’t gone away.
"Certainly even thinking about what’s happening right now, I don’t even think with hospitalizations now that we are anywhere near having a quick jump off the peak of people in hospital now.
“I think were likely to sustain high levels of patients in hospital which makes it difficult for us to remobilise and redeploy staff back to where they should be.”
She also warned that the "unpredictable nature" of the virus meant many hospitals could not plan with "a great deal of certainty".
The health chief added: “It feels almost as if were working in parallel universes sometimes where there is the one world out there and then there is the world inside health and social care and still trying to manage through what is a difficult phase not just in the pandemic but just in the way that we manage health and social care services.
“So I’ve got mixed emotions about this and I am glad that restrictions are easing, I think that's exactly what we need to be doing, we need to be doing it in a phased way and I welcome that.
“It needs to be done pragmatically so we can monitor the change and prepare and sustain the change.”
Last night, opposition MSPs said the challenges of the sector expressed by Ms Evans were a result of the “SNP mismanagement” of the Scottish NHS.
Jackie Baillie MSP, deputy leader of Scottish Labour, said: “We know that the concerns expressed by Ms Evans are being echoed across our health and social care system.
“But the brutal truth is these issues pre-date Covid and come from more than a decade of SNP underinvestment in our NHS.
“My inbox is inundated with emails from healthcare professionals and patients alike who are worried about our extensive operation backlog and staff exhaustion.
“Our NHS doesn’t just need a recovery plan from Covid, but one from 15 years of SNP mismanagement.”
Scottish Lib Dem leader Alex Cole-Hamilton, added: “The direct impact of Covid combined with the backlogs are making this the hardest of winters.
“NHS staff have worked around the clock to protect people from the virus and navigate the fallout of the SNP’s botched workforce planning that has left so many departments dreadfully short of staff. They deserve better."
It comes as the Scottish Government is set to issue free badges and lanyards to Scots worried about the coronavirus risk from mixing with others and who would prefer extra space.
Adorned with shield logos, the badges and lanyards can be worn in public by people who are at high risk or concerned about coronavirus as a way of showing they want to be given more room or treated with added care.
The voluntary Distance Aware scheme was launched by Welsh think tank the Bevan Commission following research that found almost three quarters (73 per cent) of people on the highest risk list said they would like to signal to others to give them extra space.
From January 26, the badges and lanyards will be available free from all community and mobile libraries in Scotland and in Asda stores.
Health Secretary Humza Yousaf said: "We are beginning to adapt to living with Covid-19 but we know that, for some people who have been at higher risk or feel anxious about going out in public, this is a big step.
"This scheme not only provides vital reassurance to anyone who chooses to wear a badge or lanyard, but also encourages us all to be more aware and considerate of those around us - as we simply don't know their circumstances or concerns.”
Meanwhile, Scotland recorded 30 more coronavirus-linked deaths and 6,768 new cases in the past 24 hours.
The total death toll is now 10,195.

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The latest figures published by Eurostat shows a mixed picture of the EU economy. On the positive side the seasonally adjusted gross domestic product (GDP) rose by 0.6% in the euro area comprised by 19 EU member states and by 0.5% in the EU as a whole (EU28) during the first quarter of 2016, compared with the previous quarter.
With this release (29 April), Eurostat, the statistics office of the European Union, begins the publication of a preliminary GDP flash estimate at around 30 days after the end of the reference quarter.
Compared with the same quarter of the previous year (2015), seasonally adjusted GDP rose by 1.6% in the euro area and by 1.7% in the EU28 in the first quarter of 2016.
However, the new figures brought the aggregated GDP only slightly above the situation during the first months of 2008 before the outbreak of the economic crisis, with some strong economies moving ahead and other countries still not recovering the losses during the crisis years.
Well-known economist and Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz commented in the International New York Times (1 May): “It’s almost a lost decade. It’s a remarkable testimony to the economic failure of the euro and the Eurozone.”
As regards the unemployment rate, the new figures show some improvement in both the euro area and EU as a whole. The unemployment however is significantly higher in the euro area.
The seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 10.2% in March 2016 in the Eurozone, down from 10.4% in February 2016, and from 11.2% in March 2015. This is the lowest rate recorded in the euro area since August 2011.
The EU28 unemployment rate was 8.8% in March 2016, down from 8.9% in February 2016, and from 9.7% in March 2015. This is the lowest rate recorded in the EU28 for seven years, since April 2009.
Eurostat estimates that 21.419 million men and women in the EU28, of whom 16.437 million were in the euro area, were unemployed in March 2016. Compared with March 2015, unemployment fell by 2.091 million in the EU28 and by 1.477 million in the euro area.
Among the Member States, the lowest unemployment rates in March 2016 were recorded in the Czech Republic (4.1%) and Germany (4.2%). The highest unemployment rates were observed in Greece (24.4% in January 2016) and Spain (20.4%).
For comparison, Eurostat mentions that the unemployment rate in the United States was 5.0% in March 2016, up from 4.9% in February 2016, and down from 5.5% in March 2015.
In March 2016, 4.287 million young persons (under 25) were unemployed in the EU28. Compared with March 2015, youth unemployment decreased by 498 000 in the EU28 and by 286 000 in the euro area.
In March 2016, the youth unemployment rate was 19.1% in the EU28 and 21.2% in the euro area, compared with 20.9% and 22.7% respectively in March 2015. In March 2016, the lowest rates were observed in Germany (6.9%), the Czech Republic and Malta (both 9.8%), and the highest in Greece (51.9% in January 2016), Spain (45.5%), Croatia (39.0% in the first quarter 2016) and Italy (36.7%).
|Definition of unemployment rate
Eurostat defines unemployed persons as persons aged 15 to 74 who:
– are without work;
– are available to start work within the next two weeks;
– and have actively sought employment at some time during the previous four weeks.
The unemployment rate is the number of people unemployed as a percentage of the labour force. The labour force is the total number of people employed plus unemployed.
The Brussels Times (Source: Eurostat)

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Chris joined Burgoynes in 2018 as a Forensic Investigator specialising in fires and electrical failures. He has undertaken numerous investigations involving fires and electrical failures in domestic, commercial, and industrial environments.


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My name is Ghana Aamir. My birthdate is 21st September 2000 and I am a virgo.. I was born in Quetta, Pakistan. I am twelve years old and I am in class seven. My school name is The City School. I have many interests like dancing, singing,music (heart touching one), sports. But one of my greatest interests are Art and Literature. I write stories from the age of five but I never published them. Maybe this interest came to me from my mom and dad because both of them have love art and literature. I thought to write a novel and started writing it. I know that I am a little bit small for writing great novels but I will also grow up. Sometimes I write poems and quotes of my own. Most of the time I like to be alone and do whatever I want to do. I am too much imaginative, well, anyone can test my imagination by just telling me one word that leads you to fantasy. I want to be a gymnastic, but I can't just because there is no center to learn gymnastics in Quetta. I also want to do karate but still the same problem here. At home I just try to do these things by myself.
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I reported recently about the Acer Aspire X3995 desktop PC which saves your money and desk space. Let’s take a look today on the Lenovo IdeaCentre Q180, which does the same in a more extreme way.
With a starting price of about 300 USD and EUR, the Lenovo Q180 nettop delivers a tiny form factor of 155x192x22mm, making it convenient for use even on the smallest home or office desks. Furthermore, it can be mounted on the back of a monitor and be practically invisible to the person sitting in front of the monitor. The Q180 can be put horizontally on the rubber bumps or vertically with help of its stand. In both cases, this is one of the smallest desktop PCs to date. Optionally, customers can add the separately sold DVD or Blu-ray, which makes the device about twice thicker.
The main tradeoff in this affordability + space saving approach is performance. The IdeaCentre Q180 uses the Intel Atom N2550 1.86GHz or N2700 2.13GHz CPUs, which are somewhat better than the netbook-use Atoms, but they still noticeably lag even behind the entry Intel Pentium chips. However, instead of the weak on-CPU GMA graphics, Lenovo has included the AMD Radeon HD 7450A 512MB dedicated GPU on systems with the N2550 and HD 6450A 512MB on models with the N2700. These graphics solutions are rather meant to improve HD video playback performance than provide 3D gaming support.
Also are included Wi-Fi, HDMI output, four USB 2.0 and two USB 3.0 ports, and a multi-in-one card reader, making the Lenovo’s Q180 fully ready for media consumption, Internet surfing, and office use.
Back to the price, $300 in the US and about 300EUR in Europe will get you a basic configuration with the Atom N2550, 4GB of RAM, and a 500GB hard drive, which can be replaced with a 750GB one for a higher price.
Conclusion: The Lenovo IdeaCentre Q180 is a desktop machine with a footprint measuring only a fraction of a full-size desktop PC’s. That’s the main and probably the only advantage of the Q180 in comparison to its larger siblings, but the downside is a lack of desktop-class performance. True, real desktops selling for about $300 don’t offer much either specs-wise. On the other side, you can buy a netbook (with a 10.1″ screen included) for approximately the same price, but it will have maximally 2GB of RAM, probably a 320GB HDD, and Windows 7 Starter version instead of Q180’s Home Premium. The cheapest full-size laptops with 4GB RAM, 500GB HDD and with Home Premium are about 50USD/EUR more expensive than the Q180, but also get you a 15.6″ screen for the price. All these points lead me to the conclusion that the Lenovo nettop is for those who want to have a tiny PC for desk use only, connected to a spacious larger-than-laptops’ monitor, with numerous USB ports, and all that for a price not greater than $400/400EUR (Q180 with included keyboard and mouse + 20-inch or larger display).


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Initial understanding of what aluminum is along with its properties paves to better understanding of the prevalent use of cast aluminum products in different industries.
Note that there are other metal varieties available for casting process; however, one of the most commonly cast metals is aluminum. It is also said that solid cast aluminum is rare. Most often aluminum casting is in combination with other metals such alloy which is said to be the commonest metal utilized and copper as well can be cast together with aluminum. However, solid aluminum casting process is done only when corrosive proof characteristic and maneuverability is more importantly taken into account than durability and hard quality.
Physical Properties of Aluminum
Its corrosive resistance quality owes to its less dense weight and the process of passiveness which is spontaneity in forming hard unreactive surficial films that can inhibit further corrosion, usually done in aluminum-alloy casting.
It is durability guaranteed, light weight, ductility and malleability endowed.
Aluminum is non-magnetic and not flames sensitive.
It is said to have 1/3rd of the compactness and stiff character of steels, where such feature allows easy cast aluminum process and extrusion as well.
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The Burden of Occupational Disease and Injury in New Zealand: Technical Report
5. Estimates of Burden
This chapter provides quantitative estimates of:
- the annual number of deaths from occupational disease and injury in New Zealand
- the annual number of new cases of work-related disease and injury.
In relation to the number of deaths, the use of estimates reflects a lack of robust data in New Zealand. Recent data on deaths from occupational injury is imprecise, and that on deaths from occupational disease even more so.
With this in mind, this chapter presents a range of estimates based on a variety of assumptions, rather than one "best" estimate. Nevertheless, the findings are striking, particularly given the fact that the estimates are likely to understate the true situation, and that even major changes in the assumptions would not affect the results significantly.
The estimates are that each year in New Zealand there are:
- about 700-1,000 deaths from occupational disease
- about 100 deaths from occupational injury
- 17,000-20,000 new cases of work-related disease
- about 200,000 occupational injuries resulting in ACC claims.
This clearly represents a major burden to New Zealand in terms of death, disease and injury.

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awesomely awesome... its a cake ball filled with marshmallow cream and covered in sugar! can be fried
a fat cake is like a peep but way better and awesomer
Army jargon for snack cakes such as honey buns, zebra cakes, twinkies, muffins, hostess cakes, etc.
You've been eating too many fat cakes soldier!
A cake that is white and fluffy with LOTS of frosting.
A fat dick with lots of "frosting" and a cherry on top.
unzip your boyfriends pants after you make him horny.
Haley-"Billy why are you being a Fat Cake?"
Haley-"A fat cake! your being a Fat Cake!!"
Billy-"A fat cake... SWEET!"
Shania and Haley- *laughing*


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Conventional city planning holds that cities decline because they are blighted by over-crowding, byt old buildings and narrow streets, and by mixtures of commercial and residential use. Crowded neighbourhoods, it is generally stated, breed apathy and crime, discourage investment and contaminate the areas around them. The response of city planners is to tear the old neighbourhoods down, scatter their inhabitants, lay out super-blocks, and rebuild the area according to an integrated plan, with the frequent result that the crime rate rises still higher, the new neighbourhood is more lifeless than the old one, and the surrounding areas deteriotate even more, until the whole city is affected. In this groundbreaking study, Jane Jacobs offers a real alternative to conventional city planning that we have had in this century. Herself a city dweller, she asks what makes cities work, why are some neighbourhoods full of things to do and see and others dul, why is the crime rate soaring in public housing developments, and why are some of the areas condemned as slums so much more safe, stable and congenial?
"The most refreshing, provacative, stimulating and exciting study of this [great problem] which I have seen. It fairly crackles with bright honesty and common sense" -- Harrison Salisbury * New York Times * "One of the most remarkable books ever written about the city... a primary work. The research apparatus is not pretentious it is the eye and the heart but it has given us a magnificent study of what gives life and spirit to the city" -- William H. Whyte, author of The Organization Man "Perhaps the most influential single work in the history of town planning... Jacobs has a powerful sense of narrative, a lively wit, a talent for surprise and the ability to touch the emotions as well as the mind" * New York Times Book Review * "An immensely provocative and rewarding book... It challenges comfortable assumptions...but it does so in a manner that is neither rancorous nor contentions" -- Jonathan Yardley * Washington Post *
**1: Introduction* Part One: The Peculiar Nature of Cities**2: The uses of sidewalks: safety*3: The uses of sidewalks: contact*4: The uses of sidewalks: assimilating children*5: The uses of neighbourhood parks*6: The uses of city neighbourhoods* Part Two: The Conditions for City Diversity**7: The generators of diversity*8: The need for mixed primary uses*9: The need for small blocks*10: The need for aged buildings*11: The need for concentration*12: Some myths about diversity* Part Three: Forces of Decline and Regeneration**13: The self-destruction of diversity*14: The curse of border vacuums*15: Unslumming and slumming*16: Gradual money and cataclysmic money* Part Four: Different Tactics**17: Subsidizing dwellings*18: Erosion of cities or attrition of automobiles*19: Visual order: its limitations and possibilities*20: Salvaging projects*21: Governing and planning districts*22: The kind of problem a city is

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Comparison of the Concentrations of Metals Found in three types of Teff Samples
- 1 Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research, Ethiopia
Teff (Eragrostis tef (Zuccagni)) is a self-pollinated, annual, warm season cereal crop, believed to have originated in Ethiopia and have been domesticated and used throughout the world due to its excellent nutritional value as grains for human consumption and as forage for livestock. The aim of this study was to determine the concentration levels of metals in teff samples across different locations and to compare with other reported values due to different agricultural applications. The mean concentration levels of the metals in the three types of teff samples collected from the three sampling areas were determined by using MP-AES and were an efficient method. The overall mean concentrations determined (mg/kg, air dry weight) for the teff samples collected from the Bure, Debre Markos and Bahir Dar sites were in the ranges of Fe (719) > Ca (289) > Zn (86) > Mn (33) > Cu (14), Fe (728) > Ca (256) > Zn (87) > Mn (29) > Cu (13) and Fe (668) > Ca (270) > Zn (73) > Mn (36) > Cu (13), respectively. The level of Fe in the white teff was higher than that of the red and mixed teff samples collected from the Bure site and it was higher in the red teff sample collected from the Debre Markos site. The amount of Fe determined in the three types of teff samples collected from the Bahir Dar site and the concentrations of Ca, Zn, Mn and Cu determined in the three types of teff samples were almost similar within each sampling sites. The one way ANOVA indicated the mean concentrations of the studied metals found in the three types of teff samples within and between the sampling sites was not significant at 95% confidence level.
Copyright: © 2021 Abraha Gebregewergis. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.
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Whenever I go to visit another part of the world–even another part of Canada or the U.S. (because we all know how different the regions can be)–I like to to do two very specific things.
First, I head to a grocery store. A big one–not a mom-and-pop shop, although those can be fun too.
I’m looking to see what people buy on a regular basis, and what I might try as well. Or not.
Like maybe not this, from Scotland, in the freezer section (I can tell you, I didn’t ask for
I can tell you, , there are so many others I don’t stop to snap pictures of; for example, just recently in Newfoundland, I saw cod tongues and seal flippers and what’s all the Fussels anyway? Actually I was more interested in the cookies and tea biscuits–great for snacking on during my drives.
Anyway, whether it’s China or southern California, it’s always worth it to take the time to walk through the aisles of a grocery store.
The other thing I do is hit the art museums and galleries.
There’s something about seeing works you’ve only ever viewed in books, in real life. The Mona Lisa is small; Washington Crossing the Delaware is massive.
Sometimes the works are part of a permanent collection, like Guernica by Picasso and Bosch’s Garden of Earthly Delights (terrifying!) in the Prado, or the Venus de Milo or the surprising portraits done during the Renaissance of people made from fruits and vegetables (a real departure from the religious iconism of the time) by Giuseppe Arcimbaldo in the Louvre–those blew me away; or Botticelli’s Birth of Venus or the statue of David in Florence. All are stunning in their own ways.
Then there are the temporary shows, where you can see familiar images, like the Scream or you learn about someone new, like Kehinde Wiley.
You can see the weirdness of Jeff Koontz’ giant balloon dogs, or a Murikami sculpture come to life.
Any good size city has at least one museum with something you might want to see, and so you should.
Another thing that’s fun to see is a city’s outdoor art exhibits, such as the one we had here many years ago where artists decorated life size cow statues, which were then auctioned off for charity. There are still a few that can be found throughout the city; in fact,my friend Shelly and I were on a walk in our neighhbourhood one evening this past summer and we can across one, just siting in a field.
And there were dogs in Havana…..and I’ve heard of pigs and pianos too.
Calgary is currently having a discussion about public art–its relevance, its cost to the taxpayer, and what constitutes art (note: do not ask a Calgarians about the big blue ring or the sculpture near the Olympic Park on the highway.)
That said, one project no one seems to complain about is the city’s utility box beautification program. It started in 2010 as a way to make the boxes you see everywhere–in every town and city–go from this:
To this. The box on the right is one I used to pass almost every day. Probably never noticed it until one weekend afternoon a couple of years ago I saw a woman out painting it.
So I stopped to talk to her.
Her name is Lyse Deselliers, and she is an artist (check out her site). She explained to me that artists applied for specific locations with a concept for that space. The community association then looked at the applications and decided which would be most appropriate for their neighbourhoods. The artists get to showcase their work in a very different way, the utility boxes still function as they should–they just look nicer, and the city’s just a little more interesting.
Lyse probably thought I forgot about her because I talked to her several years ago; I see from her website that she’s moved to Penticton and she’s doing well. If you’re there and see her (she works out of a couple of galleries there), tell her you saw her utility box.
Last thing: street art. What would a city be without it?
When it’s done right, it’s some of the most beautiful compelling stuff
you’ll come across. It brightens up the side of a building or an underpass; it’s creative and expressive, sometimes political and sometimes silly; sometimes it’s messy and on occasion, inappropriate…..
…but if it stops and makes you think, is it ever inappropriate?
Go out and find some something exotic to eat, go see some new art–be a rebel–try something new!


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The Friendly Ghost, the first Noveltoon to feature Casper, was released by Paramount in 1945 with a few differences from the book. In the cartoon adaptation, Casper is a cute ghost-child with a New York accent who inhabits a haunted house along with a community of adult ghosts who delight in scaring the living. Casper, however, is a nonconformist among ghosts: he would prefer to make friends with people. He packs up his belongings and goes out into the world, hoping to find friends. However, the animals that he meets (a rooster, a mole, a cat, a mouse named Herman, and a group of hens) take one horrified look at him, scream: “A ghost!” and run off in the other direction. Distraught, Casper unsuccessfully attempts to commit suicide (apparently forgetting that he is already dead) by lying down on a railway track before an oncoming train, before he meets two children named Bonnie and Johnny who become his friends. The children’s mother, apparently widowed and impoverished, at first is frightened of Casper, but later welcomes him into the family after he unintentionally frightens off a greedy landlord, who, unwilling to own a “haunted” house, tears up the mortgage and gives her the house outright. The short ends with the mother kissing Bonnie, Johnny, and Casper as she sends them off to school, with Casper wearing clothing as if he were a living child.
Casper the ghost coloring pages, So now to answer the how.


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Life Insurance for Expatriates in The Philippines
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Expatriates, particularly in the Philippines, have a lot more to lose compared with a domestic employee. With expat packages boasting great benefits such as housing, schooling and transport, the death of the breadwinner could have major consequences on their survivors.
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“Expatriates often overlook the need for life insurance as they have bought a policy before they became an expat. More often than not, domestic policies are not designed for expats who are regularly moving country or living in countries deemed ‘dangerous’ by insurance companies and therefore are not covered.”
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Here's more notes from the TV Writers' Festival in Leeds last week. Most people went to a John Yorke masterclass first thing on Day 2, but I went to Matthew Graham on Pulling the Plug - The Pressure of the Last Episode. He was candid, entertaining and discussed a couple of potential projects I don't think have been widely discussed.
WARNING! Contains spoilers for Ashes to Ashes, Life on Mars
Matthew Graham: Ashes To Ashes [A2A] came about because of the way Life on Mars [LoM] finished. A third series of LoM was planned, a Gene Hunt focused series to explore the purgatory element. John Simm said he didn’t want to do anymore, missing his family. Plus he was in almost every scene, incredibly draining. But he agreed to do a Christmas special, to tie things off.
Jane Tranter suggested a spin-off. We [MG and Ashley Pharoah [AP]] weren’t sure, we thought it might be milking it. But we used the recording Sam makes when he returns to 2006 to keep the mystery open. Give ourselves that option. It’s so hard finding a show that works, nobody wants to give that up.
We deliberately had a three year for A2A, to stop flannelling. We knew it was a purgatory, a place where dead police go. We had some quite nasty hate mail for not getting the characters of Gene and Alex Drake together.
The first series of A2A was quite frivolous, with Alex commenting on events. The second series was darker, and in the third all hell let loose. The first didn’t work so well, it undermined the premise – making Alex so arch, so knowing.
We had story conferences with the writers we employed on the show. Lots of things came out of those conferences, like the idea of Gene Hunt dying as a young cop.
Having Sam commit suicide at the end of LoM went to the top of the BBC. The question was can a hit TV series lead character commit suicide as a happy ending? The BBC decided to be brave.
Jim Keats was only created for one or two episodes for A2A series three. Keats became Gene’s nemesis, the devil himself while Gene is Heaven’s gatekeeper.
Bringing Sam back at the end of A2A would have been a cheat, undermining Alex and A2A. Plus John Simm’s cantankerous. I love him to bits, but he would have been humming and harring until the last minute. He might have said no and left us in it. We never made an offer to John, asking him to come back.
Keeley [Hawes] got very bad reviews after series 1 of A2A, she didn’t want to do series 2. We made her character too arch, too comedic – it was our fault. We persuaded her back, but she played it too almost too quiet and dramatic in series two, she had to find a middle ground.
Becoming execs - we wanted to help out, it’s not that we wanted a lot of control. Obviously, it’s a money, you get a bigger slice of the pie from world rights.
Most shows get cancelled between series in Britain, most don’t have an ending.
If you want the incredible high of a greenlight and the incredible low of cancellation, do Bonekickers! It was trying too hard to do knockabout TV for grown-ups. The lesson? Be grateful that once in your life you created Gene Hunt.
We’ve got no plans to do another Gene Hunt TV series, though Ash threatens to do one set now called The Laughing Gnome. We’ve unmasked Gene, we’d just be repeating ourselves.
[MG & AP are adapting the Jackson Brodie novels – three Kate Atkinson novels about a private detective – for BBC Scotland]
MG: It’s all about character, not whiz-bang writing. It’s the first adaptation I’ve done. Kate’s done the heavy lifting, so it’s about the tradecraft, structuring for TV. You have to transform it, otherwise you make it not as good as the books.
Kate’s really happy with our scripts. We’ve created a lot of new stuff. Each book will be a two-parter. There’s three books out, so that’s six eps. A little self-contained story within each ep. There’s not dense books, but they’ve depth.
You draw from the well. We’ve pretty much used up the books. We have permission to create new stories for the second series, if it happens.
MG & AP don’t write together, they storyline together and then divvy it up.
MG: We are thinking about a Gene Hunt film to introduce the character to a new audience, much as the Star Trek film reinvented the TV series. Effectively it’s an English version of The French Connection, Gene Hunt as the English Popeye Doyle.


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Voeckler to miss French Champs
Thomas Voeckler will miss the French cycling championships next weekend because of a swollen right knee, his Europcar team announced on Monday.
Voeckler has been told to rest his troublesome knee for eight days, but the soon-to-be 33-year-old said he was confident he would be fit in time for the Tour de France, which starts on June 30.
The two-time former France champion (2004, 2010), who finished third last year, said: "I'm hopeful for the Tour. I've got a week's rest, without any cycling.
"It goes against preparations for the Tour, but I'll be fresh without being on top form because I would only have three days of cycling in my legs before the start.
"I'm also keeping things in perspective, seeing as I've been largely spared injuries in my career."
Voeckler pulled out of the Route du Sud on Saturday, having last week also withdrawn from the Criterium du Dauphine because of pain in his knee.
The Europcar leader wore the race leader's yellow jersey in last year's Tour de France for 10 days but eventually slipped to take fourth place in the overall standings.


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Savannah Police Seek to ID Persons of Interest in Armed Robbery Case
SAVANNAH, GA (April 26, 2021) – Savannah Police detectives are asking for the community’s help identifying two persons of interest in an armed robbery investigation.
The persons of interest are wanted for questioning in an armed robbery that occurred around 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 20, at Barnard and Huntingdon streets. Both subjects are black males who appear to be in their early 20s. One male subject wore a black hat, white shirt, pink pants, and black Nike shoes, and the second male wore a blue hat, white shirt, black shorts, and black shoes.
Anyone with information on their identities is encouraged to call SPD’s Robbery Unit at (912) 651-6694 or Crimestoppers at (912) 234-2020. Tipsters remain anonymous. Tipsters may qualify for a reward up to $2,500, depending on the severity of the crime. More information on the process of submitting a tip and how rewards are processed can be viewed at http://www.savannahchathamcrimestoppers.org/About_Us.cfm.

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Mental health is a very fragile thing and more common and misunderstood than you may think. In order to be aware of the symptoms of mental illness, it important to recognise the signs, particularly in regard to teenagers. If you are a parent or a guardian and suspect your teenager is not quite their usual self, it could be the onset of some sort of mental illness or depression. Mental illness can take many different forms and is a complex area of health but, as a general rule, the sooner professional help is sought, the sooner the problem can be improved or resolved.
Through carefully managed rehabilitation programs, children can be helped to get back to their usual self. This is not something that can simply be cured overnight, it will take time and effort. Rehab for teens is usually very effective but it’s of crucial importance that the rehab clinic has the necessary expertise to treat teenage patients. Teenagers do have mood changes, it’s all part of growing up, but if you do notice any of the signs detailed below, it may be worth asking questions and seeking professional help if necessary.
Signs that your teen may be experiencing mental illness
Sudden mood changes
Although some of the mood changes seen in teenagers are hormonal in origin, depression and very erratic mood changes may be cause for concern and warrant professional intervention.
Difficulty in concentrating
If your teen is having difficulty concentrating or focusing on a task when previously they were focused, it may be a sign of the onset of depression or other mental illness. As a parent, you will notice this. If it continues for a significant amount of time, it may be time to seek professional help.
Sudden weight loss or gain
Some symptoms of mental illness manifest themselves in eating habits. Sudden weight loss or weight gain can be a sign of some underlying issues that require prompt attention.
Lack of interest in hobbies
If your teen previously enjoyed a hobby or pastime and then suddenly lost interest, this could be a cause for concern. Although teenagers can change their interests with regularity, you will notice if this is unusual for them.
You know the character of your teen so if they start to really overreact to routine situations or problems, it may be a sign that all is not well. If these overreactions happen over a prolonged period of time, it could be a sign of the onset of something serious and professional help should be sought as a matter of urgency.
If your teen has always been relatively fit and healthy, regular bouts of illness and ailments may be cause for concern. If they do show poor health over a period of time for no apparent reason, it may be time to seek help.
The signs detailed above are not necessarily signs of mental illness. However, such signs should be taken seriously if they continue over a prolonged period of time, are extreme or there’s a combination of a lot of them together. Hopefully you will notice it’s not just typical teenager behavior and that something is off. If you have any concerns about whether your teenager’s behavior is normal or not then seek advice. There are sources of help available if needed, simply find support groups and resources online or speak to your local GP.
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Sony DualSense will now be able to use the game controller while playing PS5 games on Apple’s devices. This is provided by the latest update for the PS Remote Play iOS app compared to Sony DualSense.
It is not enough to just install the latest version of the PS Remote Play application to take advantage of this opportunity. It is necessary to switch to iOS 14.5 for iPhones and iPadOS 14.5 for iPads. Still, the PS4’s DualShock controller still seems to have an advantage over Sony DualSense in the Remote Play experience.
According to The Verge site, users will be able to take advantage of the adaptive trigger keys while playing. The action of haptic feedback seems a bit haphazard. While there is support for basic haptic feedback, there is no advanced support for games like Control. The Sony DualSense microphone, headphone jack, and speaker are also currently not working in the Remote Play experience.
The lack of enhanced haptic feedback, microphone and speaker support makes the difference between Sony DualSense and DualShock controllers. Nevertheless, it has to be said that the availability of the new game controller on iPhone and iPad is a necessary step for Sony. It will not come as a surprise that the support of Sony DualSense on Apple devices will improve over time.


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Masters of War
Welcome to the continent of Teraveil.
Just south of the mysterious mists of the Elven sanctuary and north of the desert lands. on the oceans of the western boarder has a port for the mighty empire of Airalon. To the North the Elven Forests where the Great Tree of Morfos lay. The Great Towers of Magical Schooling, Maringdon lay between the mystic pool of the forgotten. The Hills of Dieknot where the mountain monks and the half-orc tribe lives and houses the secret passage to the Dwarven Caves of Nanton. In the center the City of Dimfall neutral to all but a great source of information of anything worth knowing. To the east The Evil Marsh, Thunderame that houses horrible creatures surrounded by dark storm clouds. to the south Moranger, the Volcano Fortress separated by a river of lava. Past the lava lake is the hidden entrance to the Undercity Menzoberranzan. Finally all the way to the south east the Frost Mountains of Kiburn Tor where a hidden castle lies. Separating these places is the Skullslup Lake where it runs along a Cavern.
In this world where peace once reigned Three (3) evils have surfaced. A powerful Dark Wizard that now lives in Moranger, a Dark Elf that lives in the Undercity of Menzoberranzan wanting to destroy all that stands in his way, and a Tyrant that houses the hidden castle of Kiburn Tor who wants to conquer all. Even though these three (3) war amongst each other the inevitable war will happen in Teraveil if new heroes do not take a stand. With the whole continent at stake it is time to leave your mark in history. Raise and army, unite the lands or brave these evils by yourself. All that is certain is that a great war will happen and only you will be the ones apart of it.

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Type of publication: Steam Key (key) / ROW / REGION FREE
This edition has no regional restrictions
Language of game: Russian (subtitles) / English
Release Date: April 14, 2015
Region: Region Free (without restrictions)
The structure of the publication includes:
• Mortal Kombat X
• Mortal Kombat X - Kombat Pack
• Mortal Kombat X - Kombat Pack 2
Mortal Kombat X
This is a new generation of fighting game and the next chapter of the legendary series from the famous NetherRealm studio. The developers managed to create the most entertaining and deep fighting game in the history of Mortal Kombat, where violent fights cinematic quality teamed with new gameplay elements. All characters of Mortal Kombat X have several styles of combat, in which they use completely different special techniques and combos. Due to the deep integration of network functions, each player will become a participant in the global battle for the championship, in which any fight can tip the scales in one direction or another. An exciting story campaign will introduce the tangled history of a plurality of characters, including the legendary veterans known to every fan of fighting games, as well as beginners, for the first time facing a deadly battle.
• By the famous Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Rayden and Kano joined by new characters: Cassie Cage Kotal Kahn Di´Vora and Ferrat and Torr
• Each Hero Mortal Kombat X before the battle chooses a fighting style that determines the strategy of the fight, a set of special moves and abilities
• Events of the fascinating story campaign take place for 25 years after the end of the previous game of the series. In a new dark history, a significant role is assigned to a new generation of fighters, including Cassandra Cage (daughter of Johnny Cage and Sony Blade), Jacqueline Briggs (Jackson´s daughter Jax Briggs), Takahashi Takeda (son of the swordsman Kenshi) and Kun Jin, who is in direct relationship with Kun Lao
• In Mortal Kombat X there was a place for the famous X-ray techniques, as well as the legendary fights of Fatality and Brutality. With improved animation and new generation graphics, fascinating fights look especially impressive!
Mortal Kombat X - Kombat Pack
4 characters and a set of costumes! Spread the opponents as nightmarish Jason Voorhees, acting as the Predator, a perfect hunter, or select one of the two classic characters: tremor, or Tanya. Each of them is complemented by a set of three suits. Includes a set of "Samurai"
Mortal Kombat X - Kombat Pack 2
DLC provides access to 4 new game characters, as well as to previously released add-ons, which includes Goro, a set of images of the Cold War and 2 sets of classic fatalities. Among the new game characters are the hero of a horror movie Leatherface, dark, horse from the movie "Alien", a master of martial arts Bo Rai Cho and kibernindzya Triborg. Also includes the "Apocalypse Kit" with three new characters
1. You must download and install Steam http://steampowered.com/download/SteamInstall.msi
(if not already installed)
2. Run the Steam client
3. Create a new account on Steam or go to an existing one
4. Go to the "Games" section and select "Activate on Steam"
5. Enter the activation key you purchased
6. After that, the game will appear in your list of games and you can install it


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text: Fed up with soaring, earnest bombast, U2 sequestered itself in Berlin at the tail end of the Cold War, dug deep into dance music and distortion, nearly fought itself into breaking up and emerged in 1991 with a heady masterpiece that sounds fresh decades later. Best track: "October" The live songs are taken from performances such as the Monterey Pop Festival, the Royal Albert Hall, and the Isle of Wight and includes a near-complete version of Hendrix in the West. It breaks little new ground. There's an alternate universe in which it's late 2017 and U2 has just spent six months touring in celebration of the 20th anniversary of their unanimously beloved 1997 LP Pop. Random fact: Bono's in-progress lyrics were stolen backstage at a concert in 1981, forcing the singer to hurriedly rewrite material during the recording process. According to guitarist the Edge, the band realised early during the Songs of Innocence sessions that they were working on what would become two separate albums. 'Songs of Experience' is the 14th and latest album by U2. It's one of those comfortingly triumphant records that attracts a grab-bag of rock-critic clichés—"back to basics," "return to form," etc.—and it opens with four of the strongest songs U2 has made this century. Every Song on U2's 'The Joshua Tree,' Ranked, Let's Talk About the U2/Kendrick Lamar Collaboration, Review: U2's Limp, Disappointing 'Songs of Innocence'. Random fact: "Silver and Gold" features the funniest bit of stage banter in the history of live albums. ]. Interscope/Island/Universal Canada In which our heroes return with a companion album to their least-loved release. Random fact: "Running to Stand Still" was inspired by the heroin epidemic in Dublin, making it U2's second song on this subject (after "Bad"). AMP Visual’s relationship with U2 goes back a very long way. 'Achtung Baby' is U2's masterpiece; it was released in late 1991. 'All That You Can't Leave Behind' was released by U2 in 2000. In the photograph, Sian wears a US military helmet, signifying a universal innocence despite the realities of a tough world. 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Find album reviews, stream songs, credits and award information for Are You Experienced? Random fact: During the 1980s, U2 ended almost every show with the song "40.". In fact, King was shot at 6:01 p.m. (Give them a break. If The Joshua Tree is the album that defined U2's legacy, then Achtung Baby is the album that tore it all down, doused it in lighter fluid and siphoned a darker, heavier energy from its flaming wreckage. Not to be underestimated were the contributions of drummer Mitch Mitchell and bassist Noel Redding, who gave the music a rhythmic pulse that fused parts of rock and improvised jazz. 'Boy' was released by U2 in 1980, when they were barely out of their teens. On some tracks, especially on those from Hendrix in the West, the recordings have been slightly altered to clean up the sound, but even when modifications were made the result does not differ too much from the original masterings. Random fact: Two tracks feature highly atypical guest vocals: "Numb" has The Edge rapping in a machine-like monotone, and "The Wanderer" is sung by Johnny Cash. Amazingly, the stolen notes were found and returned to Bono in 2004. CD Covers. Part film soundtrack, part live record, part studio album, this fleetingly brilliant and frequently hubristic release remains an anomaly in the U2 catalogue. 'Rattle and Hum' was released in 1988 as U2's sixth album. That's a shame. "Burning of the Midnight Lamp (Live)" – 4:06. Bono's lyrics, less preachy than usual, are driven by invented characters—a drug addict, a soldier, a war correspondent—and "Breathe" and "Moment of Surrender" rate among the band's most compelling work since All That You Can't Leave Behind. On Are You Experienced?, Jimi Hendrix synthesized various elements of the cutting edge of 1967 rock into music that sounded both futuristic and rooted in the best traditions of rock, blues, pop, and soul. 'Pop' was released in 1997 as U2's ninth album. There was no Wikipedia in 1984.). The album so goddamn great that U2 spent an entire decade trying to subvert it. This material is daring and surreal, and aside from "Stay (Faraway, So Close)" and "The First Time," none of these songs could conceivably have come within 10 feet of any prior U2 record. Oof. Songs of Innocence is the thirteenth studio album by Irish rock band U2, released on 9 September 2014.It was produced by Danger Mouse, with additional production from Paul Epworth, Ryan Tedder, Declan Gaffney, and Flood.The album was announced at an Apple Inc. product launch event and released the same day to all iTunes Store customers at no cost. Here is an album that explicitly references the chaos and crisis of U2's early years without recapturing a molecule of the vibrancy that characterized early U2. Songs about the Playboy Mansion and spiritual abandon ("Wake Up Dead Man").


Write-up of the Climate Forum which was held on 17 February 2016 in Melbourne: Which way forward for the climate movement?
Green Left Weekly hosted a forum on 17 February 2016, entitled: ‘After the Paris Climate Talks: Which way forward for the climate movement?’, with three speakers:
• John Englart – citizen journalist, observer at Paris Talks
• David Spratt – climate policy analyst, People’s Climate March organiser, and
• Andrea Bunting – Socialist Alliance and grassroots climate activist
Under the headline How can climate activists best organise to win?, Andrea Bunting wrote up the forum on www.greenleft.org.au
John Englart also wrote up his talk, on www.takvera.blogspot.com.au


On July 6th we held a press conference at 374 Grand Avenue and hosted Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra and CT Representative Rosa DeLauro who promoted COVID-19 vaccines for the youngest Americans.
Becerra said the best champions are doctors and other trusted voices in the community, such as the parents of a recently vaccinated — and chatty — toddler named Dalia who received her vaccination shot at FHCHC, joined the secretary at a Connecticut clinic. “My message to everyone when it comes to vaccination is: Talk to the folks you trust. That’s it. Don’t talk to politicians, talk to the folks you trust,” Mr. Becerra said at Fair Haven Community Health Care in New Haven. “Talk to a pediatrician, come to a place like this health center.”
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LG is going after gamers with new features for its C1 and G1 series OLED TVs that are aimed at offering the best possible visual experience.
In an announcement on Monday, June 28, the Korean tech company said its latest firmware (03.15.27) makes LG’s C1 and G1 TVs the first in the world to support Dolby Vision HDR at 4K 120Hz on select gaming platforms.
Digital Trends has reached out to LG for more information on which specific platforms will benefit and we will update this article when we hear back.
Gaming with Dolby Vision HDR at 4K 120Hz should offer an elevated experience with stunning, silky smooth visuals.
LG a confirmed that other premium models in its 2021 TV lineup — including its OLED Z1 series, QNED Mini LED QNED99 series, and NanoCell 99 series TVs — will also receive the update in July, with other 2021 and 2020 TVs undergoing testing for possible Dolby Vision gaming in either 60Hz or 120Hz.
“With enhanced gaming capabilities and convenient, user-friendly controls, LG’s premium TVs are ready to deliver sublime next-gen gaming experiences,” the company said in a release.
LG’s latest firmware update also brings with it another feature aimed at pleasing gamers who own an LG TV equipped with Game Optimizer. Called “Game Dashboard,” the floating onscreen menu is described by LG as “similar to the head-up display (HUD)” already found in many games.
The Game Dashboard give users fast access to the TV’s settings, enabling you to quickly jump between different genres — Standard, FPS, RPG, or RTS — without pausing the action.
“The dashboard also shows the status of other modes such as black stabilizer, low latency, and variable refresh rate (VRR),” LG said. To access more options, you can use the Game Dashboard to launch the Game Optimizer.
With their four HDMI 2.1 ports, support for both G-Sync and FreeSync Premium, and various gaming-specific picture adjustments, LG’s C1 and G1 series OLED TVs already caught the eye of Digital Trends’ reviewers as devices that will delight gamers.
Indeed, even before Monday’s announcement, Digital Trends’ reviewer described the C1 as having “a really comprehensive suite of gamer-friendly features” that made it “one of the best TVs for gaming.”


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