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|Usual onset rapid|
Risk factors intravenous drug use
|Causes bacteria (often MRSA)|
Diagnostic method ultrasound, CT scan
|Specialty General surgery, infectious disease|
Symptoms redness, pain, swelling
An abscess (Latin: abscessus) is a collection of pus that has built up within the tissue of the body. Signs and symptoms of abscesses include redness, pain, warmth, and swelling. The swelling may feel fluid filled when pressed. The area of redness often extends beyond the swelling. Carbuncles and boils are types of abscess that often involve hair follicles with carbuncles being larger.
- Signs and symptoms
- Perianal abscess
- Incisional abscess
- IV drug use
- Incision and drainage
- Loop Drainage
- Primary closure
- Society and culture
- Other types
They are usually caused by a bacterial infection. Often many different types of bacteria are involved in a single infection. In the United States and many other areas of the world the most common bacteria present is methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Rarely, parasites can cause abscesses and this is more common in the developing world. Diagnosis of a skin abscess is usually made based on what it looks like and is confirmed by cutting it open. Ultrasound imaging may be useful in cases in which the diagnosis is not clear. In abscesses around the anus, computer tomography (CT) may be important to look for deeper infection.
Standard treatment for most skin or soft tissue abscesses is cutting it open and drainage. There does not appear to be any benefit from also using antibiotics for this type of abscess in most people who are otherwise healthy. A small amount of evidence supports not packing the cavity that remains with gauze after drainage. Closing this cavity right after draining it rather than leaving it open may speed healing without increasing the risk of the abscess returning. Sucking out the pus with a needle is often not sufficient.
Skin abscesses are common and have become more common in recent years. Risk factors include intravenous drug use with rates reported as high as 65% in this population. In 2005 in the United States 3.2 million people went to the emergency department for an abscess. In Australia around 13,000 people were hospitalized in 2008 with the condition.
Signs and symptoms
Abscesses may occur in any kind of solid tissue but most frequently on skin surface (where they may be superficial pustules (boils) or deep skin abscesses), in the lungs, brain, teeth, kidneys and tonsils. Major complications are spreading of the abscess material to adjacent or remote tissues and extensive regional tissue death (gangrene).
The main symptoms and signs of a skin abscess are redness, heat, swelling, pain and loss of function. There may also be high temperature (fever) and chills.
An internal abscess is more difficult to identify, but signs include pain in the affected area, a high temperature, and generally feeling unwell. Internal abscesses rarely heal themselves, so prompt medical attention is indicated if such an abscess is suspected. An abscess could potentially be fatal (although this is rare) if it compresses vital structures such as the trachea in the context of a deep neck abscess.
If superficial, abscesses may be fluctuant when palpated. This is a wave-like motion that is caused by movement of the pus inside the abscess.
Risk factors for abscess formation include intravenous drug use. Another possible risk factor is a prior history of disc herniation or other spinal abnormality, though this has not been proven.
Abscesses are caused by bacterial infection, parasites, or foreign substances. Bacterial infection is the most common cause. Often many different types of bacteria are involved in a single infection. In the United States and many other areas of the world the most common bacteria present is methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Among spinal subdural abscesses, methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus is the most common organism involved.
Rarely parasites can cause abscesses and this is more common in the developing world. Specific parasites known to do this include: dracunculiasis and myiasis.
Surgery of the anal fistula to drain an abscess treats the fistula and reduces likelihood of its recurrence and the need for repeated surgery. There is no evidence that fecal incontinence is a consequence of this surgery for abscess drainage.
Perianal abscesses can be seen in patients with for example inflammatory bowel disease (such as Crohn's disease) or diabetes. Often the abscess will start as an internal wound caused by ulceration, hard stool or penetrative objects with insufficient lubrication. This wound typically becomes infected as a result of the normal presence of feces in the rectal area, and then develops into an abscess. This often presents itself as a lump of tissue near the anus which grows larger and more painful with time. Like other abscesses, perianal abscesses may require prompt medical treatment, such as an incision and debridement or lancing.
An incisional abscess is one that develops as a complication secondary to a surgical incision. It presents as redness and warmth at the margins of the incision with purulent drainage from it. If the diagnosis is uncertain, the wound should be aspirated with a needle, with aspiration of pus confirming the diagnosis and availing for Gram stain and bacterial culture.
An abscess is a defensive reaction of the tissue to prevent the spread of infectious materials to other parts of the body.
The organisms or foreign materials kill the local cells, resulting in the release of cytokines. The cytokines trigger an inflammatory response, which draws large numbers of white blood cells to the area and increases the regional blood flow.
The final structure of the abscess is an abscess wall, or capsule, that is formed by the adjacent healthy cells in an attempt to keep the pus from infecting neighboring structures. However, such encapsulation tends to prevent immune cells from attacking bacteria in the pus, or from reaching the causative organism or foreign object.
An abscess is a localized collection of pus (purulent inflammatory tissue) caused by suppuration buried in a tissue, an organ, or a confined space, lined by pyogenic membrane. Ultrasound imaging in the emergency department can help in diagnosis.
Abscesses may be classified as either skin abscesses or internal abscesses. Skin abscesses are common; internal abscesses tend to be harder to diagnose, and more serious. Skin abscesses are also called cutaneous or subcutaneous abscesses.
IV drug use
For those with a history of intravenous drug use, an X-ray is recommended before treatment to verify that no needle fragments are present. In this population if there is also a fever present infectious endocarditis should be considered.
Abscesses should be differentiated from empyemas, which are accumulations of pus in a preexisting rather than a newly formed anatomical cavity.
Other conditions that can cause similar symptoms include: cellulitis, a sebaceous cyst and necrotising fasciitis. Cellulitis typically also has an erythematous reaction, but does not confer any purulent drainage.
The standard treatment for an uncomplicated skin or soft tissue abscess is opening and draining. There does not appear to be any benefit from also using antibiotics in most cases. A small amount of evidence did not find benefit from packing the abscess with gauze.
Incision and drainage
The abscess should be inspected to identify if foreign objects are a cause, which may require their removal. If foreign objects are not the cause, incising and draining the abscess is standard treatment.
In critical areas where surgery presents a high risk, it may be delayed or used as a last resort. The drainage of a lung abscess may be performed by positioning the patient in a way that enables the contents to be discharged via the respiratory tract. Warm compresses and elevation of the limb may be beneficial for a skin abscess.
Most people who have an uncomplicated skin abscess should not use antibiotics. Antibiotics in addition to standard incision and drainage is recommended in persons with severe abscesses, many sites of infection, rapid disease progression, the presence of cellulitis, symptoms indicating bacterial illness throughout the body, or a health condition causing immunosuppression. People who are very young or very old may also need antibiotics. If the abscess does not heal only with incision and drainage, or if the abscess is in a place that is difficult to drain such as the face, hands, or genitals, then antibiotics may be indicated.
In those cases of abscess which do require antibiotic treatment, Staphylococcus aureus bacteria is a common cause and an anti-staphylococcus antibiotic such as flucloxacillin or dicloxacillin is used. The Infectious Diseases Society of America advises that the draining of an abscess is not enough to address community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), and in those cases, traditional antibiotics may be ineffective. Alternative antibiotics effective against community-acquired MRSA often include clindamycin, doxycycline, minocycline, and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole. The American College of Emergency Physicians advises that typical cases of abscess from MRSA get no benefit from having antibiotic treatment in addition to the standard treatment. If the condition is thought to be cellulitis rather than abscess, consideration should be given to possibility of strep species as cause that are still sensitive to traditional anti-staphylococcus agents such as dicloxacillin or cephalexin in patients able to tolerate penicillin. Antibiotic therapy alone without surgical drainage of the abscess is seldom effective due to antibiotics often being unable to get into the abscess and their ineffectiveness at low pH levels.
Culturing the wound is not needed if standard follow-up care can be provided after the incision and drainage. Performing a wound culture is unnecessary because it rarely gives information which can be used to guide treatment.
In North America, after drainage, an abscess cavity is often packed, perhaps with cloth, in an attempt to protect the healing wound. However, evidence from emergency medicine literature reports that packing wounds after draining causes pain to the person and does not decrease the rate of recurrence, bring more rapid healing, or lead to fewer physician visits.
More recently, several North American hospitals have opted for less-invasive loop drainage over standard drainage and wound packing. In one study of 143 pediatric outcomes, a failure rate of 1.4% was reported in the loop group versus 10.5% in the packing group (P<.030), while a separate study reported a 5.5% failure rate among loop patients.
Closing an abscess immediately after draining it appears to speed healing without increasing the risk of recurrence. This may not apply to anorectal abscesses. While they heal faster, there may be a higher rate of recurrence than those left open.
Even without treatment they rarely result in death as they will naturally break through the skin.
Skin abscesses are common and have become more common in recent years. Risk factors include intravenous drug use with rates reported as high as 65% in this population. In 2005 in the United States 3.2 million people went to the emergency department for an abscess. In Australia around 13,000 people were hospitalized in 2008 for the disease.
Society and culture
The Latin medical aphorism "ubi pus, ibi evacua" expresses "where there is pus, there evacuate it" and is classical advice in the culture of Western medicine.
Needle exchange programmes often administer or provide referrals for abscess treatment to injection drug users as part of a harm reduction public health strategy.
An abscess is so called because there is an abscessus (a going away or departure) of portions of the animal tissue from each other to make room for the suppurated matter lodged between them.
The word carbuncle is believed to have originated from the Latin: carbunculus, originally a small coal; diminutive of carbon-, carbo: charcoal or ember, but also a carbuncle stone, "precious stones of a red or fiery colour", usually garnets.
The following types of abscess are listed in the medical dictionary:

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Recalls and Bans of Products
News about Recalls and Bans of Products, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.
Chronology of Coverage
Jan. 21, 2015
National Highway Traffic Safety Admin announces plans to revisit Ford's 2013 recall of pickup trucks due to stalling problem; decision raises possibility that Ford could be forced to recall as many as 197,000 additional trucks, significantly expanding action that originally was limited to some 3,000 specialty vehicles used as ambulances; move follows new administrator Mark R Rosekind's pledge to increase agency's safety oversight. MORE
Jan. 16, 2015
Food and Drug Admin opens investigation into case in which hundreds of dummy intravenous saline solution bags were given to real patients; bags of unsterilized solution, intended for use in training health care workers, have lead to one death and at least 17 cases of illness; investigation follows decision by manufacturer Wallcur to recall the bags. MORE
Jan. 15, 2015
Consumer Product Safety Commission confirms that Ikea recalled 169,000 crib mattresses after reports of two children becoming trapped in company's crib models; consumers who own recalled models are urged to check for gap between mattresses and crib frames. MORE
Jan. 14, 2015
Chinese e-commerce group Alibaba announces partnership with Consumer Product Safety Commission to prevent its online platforms from exporting items to United States that have been recalled or rated unsafe for American consumers; cooperation could present risks for company if it fails to police itself rigorously enough. MORE
Jan. 9, 2015
General Motors chief executive Mary T Barra vows to put company's 2014 recall crisis in the past, and to continue its new commitment to vehicle safety. MORE
Dec. 31, 2014
Analysis of federal automobile recall records by The New York Times shows auto industry, prodded by decade-old ignition-switch defect in millions of General Motors vehicles, has issued more recalls in 2014 involving old models than ever before; there have been about 700 recalls, totaling more than 60 million vehicles in United States; industry is galvanized and is focusing on neglected safety issues. MORE
Dec. 24, 2014
Keurig recalls more than seven million of its single-serve coffee brewing machines following reports that a number of them had spewed hot liquids and injured dozens of users; recall includes Mini Plus brewers made between 2008 and 2014. MORE
Dec. 23, 2014
BMW says it will replace airbags made by Takata Corporation in around 140,000 BMW 3 series vehicles, produced between January 2004 and August 2006, in the United States. MORE
Dec. 23, 2014
Chrysler tells National Highway Traffic Safety Admin that it will not help buyers of recalled Jeeps that are too rusty to be fixed for fire hazard and will repair only structurally sound vehicles. MORE
Dec. 20, 2014
Chrysler says it will recall 3.3 million additional cars worldwide to fix defective airbags made by Takata, bowing to pressure from federal regulators. MORE
Dec. 19, 2014
Ford Motor says it is extending nationwide, and globally, the recall of vehicles with airbags made by Takata; vehicles recalled now total 538,977, with 462,911 in United States. MORE
Dec. 17, 2014
New York Times investigation finds that major United States automakers have avoided domestic recalls for known safety defects, even though problems have resulted in recalls or other safety-related actions in foreign countries over past decade; industry, under intense scrutiny, has recalled more than 58 million vehicles in United States in 2014. MORE
Dec. 13, 2014
Mazda has expanded nationwide recall of potentially defective airbags made by Takata after urging from federal safety regulators. MORE
Dec. 10, 2014
Japanese manufacturer Takata has struggled for nearly two decades to tame ammonium nitrate, inexpensive but unstable compound thought to play central role in airbag ruptures that have been linked to deaths, injuries and recent recalls; company has stated that compound is safe, but patent application from December, 2013, points to lingering concerns about its vulnerability to moisture and temperature changes. MORE
Dec. 4, 2014
Honda Motors executive vice president Rick Schostek tells House lawmakers that company will take action on its own to address faulty airbags made by Takata and use replacements from other suppliers if necessary; Takata has continued to resist demands that it expand recall of its airbags nationwide. MORE
Dec. 3, 2014
Japanese auto supplier Takata takes no action in response to demand by National Highway Traffic Safety Admin for expansion of recall of defective airbags; company releases statement saying it feels public safety is best served if it continues focusing recall in regions of high humidity; NHTSA had threatened further legal action and potential penalties if recall is not expanded. MORE
Dec. 2, 2014
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration begins probe into whether Graco Children's Products delayed reporting safety defect that led to recall of 6.1 million children's car seats. MORE
Dec. 2, 2014
General Motors is recalling 316,357 vehicles in North America because their low-beam headlights or daytime running lamps could stop working. MORE
Nov. 29, 2014
Japan's Transportation Min Akihiro Ohta says his ministry plans to force expanded recalls of Takata-made airbags; newly active approach in Japan comes as American authorities have tightened scrutiny of Takata and the automakers that use its products. MORE
Nov. 28, 2014
Japanese Transportation Min Akihiro Ohta says country will follow the United States in forcing automakers to recall all vehicles containing potentially dangerous driver's-side airbags made by the Takata Corporation. MORE
Nov. 27, 2014
National Highway Traffic Safety Admin issues ultimatum to Japanese automotive supplier Takata as part of continuing standoff over the recall of defective airbags; gives company less than a week to expand recall nationwide or face further legal action and civil penalties. MORE
Nov. 23, 2014
Chrysler says it agrees with federal regulators that roughly 1.6 million Jeeps being recalled over deadly fire hazard in rear-impact crashes are not being fixed quickly enough and company will work to do a better and faster job. MORE
Nov. 19, 2014
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, facing growing criticism, calls on automakers to conduct nationwide recall of vehicles that contain driver's-side airbags made by Takata Corporation; move would expand recall that had been mostly limited to two states and two territories with high humidity. MORE
Nov. 18, 2014
Honda announces it will replace potentially defective airbag inflaters from manufacturer Takata in cars nationwide, and not just in high-humidity areas; says recall is not being formally expanded. MORE
Nov. 14, 2014
Raymond DeGiorgio, General Motors engineer who was blamed by company for approving deadly defect in millions of cars, has remained enigmatic figure at heart of recall scandal; interviews with current and former employees and examination of documents turned over to Congress reveal different account than one supplied by GM, and paint DeGiorgio as midlevel engineer who made numerous attempts to fix faulty part. MORE
Nov. 11, 2014
McDonald's is recalling Hello Kitty-themed whistle given to children in Happy meals after reports that two children coughed out pieces of the toy that they had sucked into their mouths. MORE
Nov. 11, 2014
General Motors' emails to supplier Delphi Automotive show it placed urgent order for 500,000 replacement ignition switches in December 2013, though it took company nearly two more months to recall cars with the defective part. MORE
Nov. 7, 2014
Two former employees of Japanese manufacturer Takata say when secret tests in 2004 showed that its airbags could crack and explode, company deleted test data and disposed of airbag inflaters instead of alerting federal safety regulators to possible danger; eleven automakers have recalled more than 14 million vehicles worldwide because of rupture risks, and four deaths have been tied to defect. MORE
Nov. 5, 2014
General Motors says it will give $25 gift cards, that could be used at one of seven retailers, to small car owners who get repairs done on faulty ignition switches before Dec1; only 1.26 million, or 53 percent, of cars have been fixed, leaving more than a million defective small cars still on the road. MORE
Nov. 5, 2014
Ford Motor is recalling about 200,000 vehicles in five actions in North America for problems including airbags that might not deploy in a crash, possible fires and steering defect that was not corrected in previous recall. MORE
Nov. 4, 2014
Owners of General Motors vehicles recalled over faulty ignition switch say they are still waiting for repairs nearly nine months after company began recalling millions of its cars; while GM faces multiple investigations over its decade-long delay in ordering recall, less attention has been paid to company's oversight of recall itself and critical task of fixing 2.36 million cars that it estimates are still in use. MORE
Nov. 1, 2014
Nissan is recalling about 1,800 of its sport utility vehicles in the United States, saying defective part could create too much pressure in airbag's casing and cause it to explode; part, made by Takata Corporation, is different than another part made by Takata that has led to recall of about 14 million older vehicles. MORE
Oct. 31, 2014
Consumer Product Safety Commission announces that Tectron International will recall about 55,000 USB charging cables after two reports of them overheating and melting. MORE
Oct. 30, 2014
National Highway Traffic Safety Admin sends later to 10 major automakers and airbag manufacturer Takata, urging companies to mount a faster response to dangerously defective airbags; letter follows increased federal scrutiny over how agency handled recall. MORE
Oct. 29, 2014
Op-Ed article by Clarence Ditlow, executive director of the Center for Auto Safety, and Ralph Nader, contends that plethora of automobile recalls means National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is not doing its job; maintains that only complete overhaul of agency's culture, which favors industry over the public, will prevent future recalls. MORE
Oct. 25, 2014
Evenflo has agreed to recall 202,000 rear-facing infant car seats over concern that faulty buckle could make it difficult or impossible to quickly remove child from seat in an emergency. MORE
Oct. 24, 2014
Audi is recalling about 850,000 cars worldwide, citing software problem that could cause airbags to fail to deploy properly. MORE
Oct. 24, 2014
Arctic Cat will recall about 40,000 all-terrain vehicles over possible parts failures that can cause vehicle to stop suddenly. MORE
Oct. 23, 2014
Capitol Hill increases pressure on Takata and federal safety regulators as Sens Richard Blumenthal and Edward J Markey demand wider recalls to fix millions of defective airbags; House Committee demands fuller accounting of how recalls were handled. MORE
Oct. 22, 2014
Consumers get few answers day after federal safety regulators warned owners of recalled vehicles with defective air bags made by Takata Corp to get them replaced because they could explode; National Highway Traffic Safety Administration site that allows drivers to look up a car by vehicle identification number was not responding, and calls were put on hold. MORE
Oct. 17, 2014
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles recalls about 907,00 vehicles for electrical problems in two separate actions; announces that it is not aware of any fires or injuries stemming from defect. MORE
Oct. 15, 2014
Chrysler says it is recalling about 184,215 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee sport utility vehicles from 2014 model year because of electrical problem that could affect supplemental restraint system. MORE
Oct. 14, 2014
General Motors reports that the number of wrongful death claims linked to defective ignition switch has more than doubled from original estimate; twenty-seven such claims have now been deemed eligible for payment. MORE
Oct. 11, 2014
Nissan and Mitsubishi inform National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that they will recall 238,000 and 166,000 vehicles, respectively. MORE
Oct. 7, 2014
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating whether recall is needed on 938,000 recent Ford Fusion, Lincoln MKZ and Mercury Milan sedans; agency received 508 complaints on power steering failures; Ford has already recalled 1.1 million vehicles in 2014. MORE
Oct. 5, 2014
General Motors is recalling almost 47,000 cars for same ignition-key defect that has already forced automaker to recall about 2.6 million vehicles and has been linked to at least 23 deaths; announcement pushes number of recalled vehicles to nearly 26.5 million in 2014. MORE
Oct. 4, 2014
General Motors announces two more recalls of more than a half million vehicles worldwide, making for total of 72 recalls in 2014 covering about 26.4 million vehicles in the United States. MORE
Oct. 3, 2014
General Motors is recalling almost 118,000 of its 2013-14 models because they may stall or fail to start; action includes almost 98,000 vehicles in the United States. MORE
Oct. 3, 2014
Profile of Shihan Qu, founder of Zen Magnets, who remains the only manufacturer fighting back against Consumer Product Safety Commission's demand that Buckeyballs and similar magnets be recalled; commission made magnets centerpiece of its most aggressive action in years after they injured children. MORE
Oct. 2, 2014
General Motors chief executive Mary T Barra and her top aides outline strategies in presentation to investors and analysts for increasing profits, part of company's attempt to move beyond its safety crisis; even as GM has pushed its agenda beyond recalls it has issued, company still faces several legal challenges and investigations related to defective vehicles. MORE
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ARTICLES ABOUT PRODUCT RECALLS
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s new administrator, Mark R. Rosekind, has ordered a review of a 2013 recall of Ford’s biggest pickup trucks.
January 21, 2015, Wednesday
Health authorities were scrambling to find out how hundreds of bags of unsterilized saline solution could have been used in real patients, killing one person and possibly causing dozens to fall ill.
January 16, 2015, Friday
The company said five Vyssa crib models sold in the United States between August 2010 and May 2014 were recalled.
January 15, 2015, Thursday
The Chinese e-commerce group has agreed to prevent the export of dangerous items recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
January 14, 2015, Wednesday
“It was a year of great disappointment, but also great progress,” Mary T. Barra said, after a year in which the company issued a record number of recalls in the United States.
January 9, 2015, Friday
Spurred by an ignition switch defect in millions of General Motors vehicles, the auto industry has issued more recalls involving old models than ever before, an analysis shows.
December 31, 2014, Wednesday
Here’s how The Times’s editorial board reacted to the year’s biggest news events as they unfolded.
December 28, 2014, Sunday
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Shigehisa Takada, the chairman of the airbag manufacturer and a grandson of its founder, assumed the role of president from Stefan Stocker.
December 25, 2014, Thursday
The recall comes after reports that a number of them had spewed hot liquids and injured dozens of users.
December 24, 2014, Wednesday
BMW joined four other automakers in making nationwide recalls, saying it would replace airbags in 140,000 3 Series vehicles,
December 23, 2014, Tuesday
More vehicles, including old models, have been recalled in the United States in 2014 than ever before. Explore the size and scope of the recalls, and find out if your car has been affected.
Excerpts from a report prepared by Anton R. Valukas, who has been hired by General Motors to investigate its handling of an ignition switch defect, signal the possibility of the carmaker being liable for punitive damages.
This list of affected vehicles was compiled from information automakers provided to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
This list of affected vehicles was compiled from information automakers provided to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Some of the recalls are region-specific, and not all cars in a make or model year are affected, so drivers are advised to contact their dealers for more information.
The New York Times has exposed missteps and delays by automakers and federal safety regulators in responding to deadly defects in automobiles during what has become a record year for recalls.
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Sunday: 11a.m. - till (serving lunch and dinner, open all day)
Serving Vicksburg for over 54 years, Beechwood Restaurant and Lounge is a local favorite known for char-broiled steaks and delicious seafood. The lounge features live entertainment every weekend.
From I-20, take exit 5B. Turn right at the light; you will see Beechwood's parking lot immediately on the left.

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Former Ipswich School pupil George Pinner recovers from injury ahead of Hockey World Cup and Commonwealth Games
International goalkeeper George Pinner has battled back from potential injury heartbreak and sits on the verge of playing in his first World Cup and Commonwealth Games.
The England number one and ex-Ipswich School pupil suffered the same injury as Ipswich Town’s David McGoldrick when he tore the Anterior Cruciate Ligament in his knee, in the same month (February), and feared his hopes of a glorious summer were over.
However, the experienced Beeston stopper returned quicker than expected last month and was the hero in the play-off shoot-out as his team retained their league title, with victory against East Grinstead, in Reading.
The 27-year-old is now preparing for a Four Nations invitational tournament, along with fellow former Ipswich School pupil, Harry Martin, in Dusseldorf against Holland, Belgium and hosts Germany, before the World Cup begins in Holland on May 31.
“I suffered the same injury as David McGoldrick and the doctor told me that I would be out for 10 weeks,” said Ipswich Town fan Pinner.
“I did it playing in a club match and it was an innocuous incident with one of the former GB lads.
“I was told initially it (the ACL) could have been fully ripped and I thought ‘brilliant, what a waste of two years’.
“Luckily, there was still some of the ligament intact and I kind of made it my target to beat him (McGoldrick) back.
“I got back playing after some intense rehab and fantastic physio and it’s been somewhat of a blessing in disguise as the seven weeks off have enabled me to get that hunger back in my game.”
Pinner was part of the England team that won bronze at the Hockey World League Finals in India, in January.
The England team will head to Holland in good spirits and aiming for gold – before trying to cap the summer with another gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, which start on July 23.
“In terms of standard, the World Cup is the joint or second-biggest event behind the Olympics,” said Pinner.
“As far as the media is concerned, the Commonwealths are considered bigger but a gold at the World Cup would be incredible.
“It’s a really competitive tournament and our group (Australia, Belgium, India, Spain, Malaysia) is so tight.
“Anyone can beat anyone, but we’ve had pressure on us before and we know we can go to the World Cup and and perform.”
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Egyptians are due to vote in a referendum that is expected to confirm sweeping changes to the constitution and could allow President Abdel-Fatah al-Sisi to remain in power until 2030.
The rush to the ballot boxes was triggered when 531 out of 596 members of parliament backed the constitutional amendments on Tuesday. The national electoral commission declared the next day that the public vote would begin on Saturday.
The proposed changes would extend Sisi’s current term by two years and allow him to run for a third term in 2024. They would also enshrine the military’s role in politics and increase Sisi’s control over the judiciary while creating an upper house of parliament, a vice-presidential position and a minimum 25 per cent quota for female MPs.
Even if the speed of the vote was unusual, that a referendum was happening surprised no one, as banners and posters in support of the changes had covered the streets for weeks before the vote in parliament.
The adverts said “participation is an act of responsibility” and voters should “do the right thing,” while TV channels released music videos declaring that people should “go down and participate”. None of the messaging suggested citizens should participate in order to vote no.
An online petition against the changes was repeatedly blocked by the government.
Khaled Dawoud, a longtime opposition figure and a member of the Civil Democratic Movement set up to oppose the changes, said: “We see [the changes] as a major setback for the achievements made by the Egyptian people during the 2011 revolution.”
The speed with which the referendum was declared provided little time to get international observers in place. Monitors from the African Union who observed the election last year said they were not scheduled to return for the referendum.
Sisi renewed his mandate in 2018 with 97.8 per cent of the vote. Under his rule, Egypt has incarcerated at least 60,000 political prisoners, and citizens are subject to harsh austerity measures.
Despite few expectations that the vote would be fair, the chance to express even a limited amount of dissent could encourage some to go the polls who have not voted in years, including activists associated with the 2011 uprising that toppled Hosni Mubarak.
“I just think it’s the right thing to do to show that there are still voices who reject this, even knowing that it won’t affect the result,” said one former activist who asked not to be named for his own safety. “It’s an exercise to keep our voices alive. This is the minimum, safest act of resistance possible.”
HA Hellyer, a senior associate fellow at the Royal United Services Institute, a London-based think tank, said: “Within 60 hours of parliament voting on the constitutional amendments, Egyptians are supposed to vote in a referendum on them, with little to no public discussion that could be possibly sufficient to cover the ramifications. That hardly sends the message that the public’s involvement in this process is highly valued.”

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Reekado Banks ft. Vanessa Mdee – Move
Mavin Records hotshot artist – Reekado Banks is out with another gbedu wey dey burst mind.
Off his introduction collection “Spotlight” the skilled vocalist drops the visuals for “Move”. the track highlights Tanzanian magnificence and songstress – Vanessa Mdee
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Guix System supports a consistent whole-system configuration mechanism. By that we mean that all aspects of the global system configuration—such as the available system services, timezone and locale settings, user accounts—are declared in a single place. Such a system configuration can be instantiated—i.e., effected.
One of the advantages of putting all the system configuration under the control of Guix is that it supports transactional system upgrades, and makes it possible to roll back to a previous system instantiation, should something go wrong with the new one (see Features). Another advantage is that it makes it easy to replicate the exact same configuration across different machines, or at different points in time, without having to resort to additional administration tools layered on top of the own tools of the system.
This section describes this mechanism. First we focus on the system administrator’s viewpoint—explaining how the system is configured and instantiated. Then we show how this mechanism can be extended, for instance to support new system services.
|• Using the Configuration System
|Customizing your GNU system.
|• operating-system Reference
|Detail of operating-system declarations.
|• File Systems
|Configuring file system mounts.
|• Mapped Devices
|Block device extra processing.
|• User Accounts
|Specifying user accounts.
|• Keyboard Layout
|How the system interprets key strokes.
|Language and cultural convention settings.
|Specifying system services.
|• Setuid Programs
|Programs running with root privileges.
|• X.509 Certificates
|Authenticating HTTPS servers.
|• Name Service Switch
|Configuring libc’s name service switch.
|• Initial RAM Disk
|• Bootloader Configuration
|Configuring the boot loader.
|• Invoking guix system
|Instantiating a system configuration.
|• Invoking guix deploy
|Deploying a system configuration to a remote host.
|• Running Guix in a VM
|How to run Guix System in a virtual machine.
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“This was our 2nd visit to this ...”This was our 2nd visit to this cottage and wont be the last, this says it all, loved it.
- Off road parking
- Ground floor accommodation
- Ground floor bedroom
- Open fire
- Garden / Patio
- Cot available
- Highchair available
- Pub/shop < 1 mile
- Washing machine
- Broadband / WiFi
A delightful, semi-detached cottage superbly located near the centre of the village of Braemar in Royal Deeside, amidst breathtaking Cairngorm scenery.
Charmingly decorated throughout to provide welcoming accommodation, this Braemar cottage is perfect for a couple seeking to explore one of the most beautiful and popular parts of Scotland.
Situated entirely over the ground floor, this Braemar cottage has a spacious double bedroom with adjoining bathroom.
The open plan living accommodation of this Braemar cottage exudes country charm with a well-equipped fitted kitchen and breakfast bar and a cosy sitting area centred around a woodburner.
Outside this Braemar cottage is a shared courtyard with seating, the perfect place to relax.
The village of Braemar is ideally located for walking, cycling, skiing, golfing and, of course, fishing.
Ideal too for sightseeing as it nestles in the heart of Royal Deeside in the Cairngorms National Park.
A wonderful Braemar cottage offering something throughout the year.
All ground floor. One double bedroom. Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Open plan living area with fitted kitchen with breakfast bar and sitting area with woodburner.
- Electric panel heaters with woodburner in sitting room
- Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with FreeSat, DVD, CD, radio, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs
- Starter pack for woodburner inc. in rent
- Electricity charged via £1 coin meter
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Cot, highchair and 3-wheeler pushchair on request
- Off road parking for 2 cars
- Shared courtyard with furniture
- Sorry, no pets and no smoking
- Shop and pub 2 mins walk.
About the location
Ballater 17 miles; Aberdeen 59 miles.
The village of Braemar in Royal Deeside sits amongst some of the most beautiful scenery Scotland has to offer. Nestling in the River Dee valley within the Cairngorms National Park, Braemar and the area around it are a treasure trove for the outdoor enthusiast, boasting 24 Munros in the area, the highest 18-hole golf course in the country and close proximity to the Glenshee Ski Centre. The village offers plentiful opportunities for relaxation as well in the many cafes, shops and restaurants. The famous Highland Gathering in September, a favourite of Queen Elizabeth, is a spectacular feast of highland games, music and dancing. Inverness, Aberdeen and Perth are a great day out, are accessed through great scenery, and are well worth a visit. Royal Deeside boasts many rare wildlife and plant species such as capercaillie, roe deer, red squirrels and golden eagles. With Braemar and Balmoral Castles and the Royal Lochnagar Distillery in this area, there is indeed something for everyone in this delightful part of Scotland.
This property offers the following short breaks:
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Supermodel Petra Nemkova, Founder & Chair of Happy Hearts Fund, joined Brian in studio to discuss her story of surviving the Asian tsunami 10 years ago that killed over 280,000 people and how it has affected her life. Petra told Brian she learned about the "duality of life" while holding onto a palm tree fighting for her survival because the same water that brought her so much pain by breaking her pelvis also provided her great relief by making her buoyant. Petra said she saw the good in people as she was rescued and came to realize how lucky she was to be alive.
Petra also spoke about her charity, Happy Hearts Fund. It's goals are to bridge the gap between emergency response and fully restored infrastructure by rebuilding safe-resilient schools in areas impacted by natural disasters. Petra said their goals of rebuilding 100 schools by the ten year anniversary has been surpassed and to date they have built a total of 107.
Watch Brian's full interview with Petra here.


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Restaurant award WHERETOEAT 2020 was held in St. Petersburg
10 November 2020
Within the framework of the award, the top 10 restaurants were determined.
The WHERETOEAT 2020 Restaurant Award was presented in St. Petersburg. The best restaurant in the city in 2020, according to the award, was the Harvest of Dmitry Blinov and Renat Malikov. The institution received the award for the first time.
In second place there is Birch, which was the first in 2019. Bourgeois Bohemians closes the top three. In places from 4th to 10th there are Probka, IL Lago dei Cigni, Jerome, Cococo Bistro, Mr. Bo, Commons, The Garden.
Hezret-Arslan Berdiev from Birch has been named Chef of the Year. The title of the best sommelier went to Anton Belochkin from Bourgeois Bohemians, and the award in the Bar of the Year nomination went to Imbibe.


Former New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning poked fun at a fellow ex-player in a tweet Thursday.
Manning posted a picture of the Athlon Sports magazine cover he was on when he was still playing college football for Ole Miss. Alongside Manning on the front of the publication was former Texas star Chris Simms.
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“Found this old Magazine today. I forgot Chris Simms played football,” Manning tweeted.
Simms, the son of Giants legend Phil Simms, turned pro a year before Manning. He was selected in the third round of the 2003 draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after a solid career with Texas.
MITCHELL TRUBISKY, FORMER NO. 2 OVERALL DRAFT PICK, SIGNS WITH THE BILLS
He played three seasons with the Buccaneers and one season each with the Tennessee Titans and Denver Broncos from 2004 to 2009. He helped get Tampa Bay to the playoffs in 2005 but the team would lose to Washington in the Wild Card round.
While Simms’ NFL career was mostly forgettable, he carved out a nice post-playing career as an analyst for NBC Sports. He is an analyst on “Football Night in America” and a co-host of “ProFootballTalk Live” with Mike Florio.
Simms did end up responding to Manning and also opened the door for him to come on his podcast in the future.
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“Haha. Well good afternoon Eli!! I can take it from the 2nd best Giants Qb of all time,” he wrote.


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The future that never was: KITTY KITTY
by Quentin R
- Sexual Content
- Traumatising content
WELCOME TO THE RETROFUTURE!
Join sassy space cat Lee and his Desert Eagle-toting, soda-swigging human partner, Ali, in a future that never was. Board the dynamic duo’s ship, the mythical Kitty, as they bounty-hunt their way through a solar system where the Soviets got to the Moon first; where space is a faceless and lawless void; where cats talk and pizza comes in a can. It’s an historical future as only the 80s could have built it—so lock and load and shout Cowabunga! because it’s crime-fightin’ time!
KITTY KITTY contains 3 seasons of 8 episodes (24 episodes in total). I will upload them all, one by one.
• Season 1: Episodes 1-8 -- Basic upload: January/February -- Rework: March & Book release : 03/04/2021
• Season 2: Episodes 9-16 -- Summer 2021
• Season 3: Episodes 17-24 -- Winter 2022
Want to learn more? Check my website!
Authors: Quentin Raffoux & Aliénor Rossi
Artist: Théo Saragas
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I follow Quentin since the first edition of KITTY KITTY in French and already read all the 24 episodes. I wanted to see what was new with the English edition and, for the moment, Quentin and Aliénor do deliver the unrated extended version I was waiting for! With 0 filters!
KITTY KITTY is an episodic novel which means that every chapter is actually a stand-alone short story. And it works that way very well. The more and more you discover about this duo of bounty hunters, the more you plunge into their past and the struggle of their daily life. A main plot and different subplots will emerge with the return of different supportive characters but for now, the story focuses on the worldbuilding (a sci-fi-fi world stuck in the ’80s) and the fun (the omnipresent jokes, the relation between Lee and Ali, the action-driven adventures).
The worldbuilding is clearly the first strength of the story. A lot of details and references are to be found everywhere: TV, cinema, videogames, music. This is a nostalgia rain! I also loved the hard SF concepts such as the ring stations using artificial gravity. Even if the setup is crazy, Quentin and Aliénor tried to keep things scientifically plausible and legit. Well … not every time … because KITTY KITTY is also about a bunch of crazy stuff: Human/Animal mutants, singing rocks, rogue IAs, etc. Nothing is ever entirely serious, even in the darkest episodes.
The characters are the second strength point. Lee is perfect. Ali is crazily badass and free as a bird. The supporting roles and (later) the recurring characters are also well done. You will love some, and really hate others to the gut… Anti-heroes and morally gray villains will cross the Kitty!
The style is different from what I used to read in English but it captures the pompous personality of Lee so well (even better than in French)! That cat is smarter than you and he knows it! We are in Lee’s head, from the start to the end and I really loved all the little comments, sometimes aimed at the reader. I’m not sure the 4h wall is broken. I think Lee is just an egomaniac and believes he’s the star of some weird TV show. Maybe a TV show about the craziest bounty hunters of the solar system!
The episodes are also pretty fast paced and let room for the reader to conceptualize a lot of elements by himself. The depictions are short but precise. Like the action scenes.
I haven’t seen any grammar mistakes nor typos.
KITTY KITTY has its share of sexual content (mostly Ali) but it’s never too much. It’s a good thing since the story is from Lee’s point of view. Otherwise, it would have been weird. Also, characters swear a lot (mostly Ali), drink a lot (Ali again) and smoke a lot (for once it’s Lee). It’s still perfectly balanced and justified, like the violence which can be very graphic. The future that never was is a violent and merciless world! But so funny…
I’m looking forward to discovering the next episode in English. It works very well and the little extras are really worth it! Can’t wait!
Wishing you all my best! KITTY KITTY is such a brilliantly orchestrated lovable mess!
As of writing this review, there's only two chapters to read, but it seems like a very unique story. It's fun to read, and the descriptions are vivid which make it easy to understand what's happening. The MC is a cat, which is amazing. The grammar is solid and flows well.
If you read the synopsis, you know exactly what you're in for. Quentin delivers. This morsel is so good, so tasteful, and yet so itself that I'm still amazed at the sheer character of the prose, the setting.
Best part about the series. The author knows the aesthetics he's going for, and he knows how to achieve them. Each sentence drips with humor and character, space desperados and asteroid world-trees. The amazing thing isn't even how well it all meshes together, but how fun it is.
Episodic. The plot is aimed somewhere, but that is (I think) a distant prospect that I never felt particularly concerned with. What I want is more. More Lee, more Ali, more space, more 80s, and I'm sure there's a lot of that yet to come.
Also great, and so intertwined with the universe they're in that they do feel like another of its moving parts. There's a whole solar system where shit is constantly going down, and this is the slice of it we have access to, with all the blood and neon and credits being won and spent. Ali kicks ass.
My one hang up with the story is that it needed a good round of language edits. I know the author isn't a native speaker, and the story definitely flows well its current state, but those grammar tweaks would still make a world of difference.
KITTY KITTY is a mess of a fun romp through space that I can't wait to get back to. It reads like a good episodic show and it sticks to your brain like a good vibe you don't want to shake. Worth it is saying little.
It's a fun sci fi bounty hunting story. The MC is a mutant cat with an attitude, and along with his human companion, they hunt down the Universe's worst criminals.
From the get go, the story comes off as highly imaginative and original. The setting is excellently describes, and you truly feel immersed in the corner of the Galaxy the MC is visiting.
The bigger plot remains to be seen, but it's clear the story is well thought out and has great potential. Can't wait to read more!
Disclaimer: Review is upon request. This makes my review subjectively less valuable then otherwise random reviewers who've reviewed without prompt. Still, I hope this review is enlightening to your potential enjoyment of the story.
Grammer: I must say, I'm impressed. The grammer is easily within the top 10% percentile of the medium it's posted within. With graceful and fluid writing and intelligent word choice; it's a sight to see. If a story makes you question your own capacities as a author, you know it's well written. My only concern, this chapter was clearly thought out to the highest degree. I personally would struggle to maintane such high degrees of careful planning over exstended periods of time. Story quality degradation is a risk, yet I can still imagine in such a extreme scenario it would still be a enjoyable story to read.
Style: I feel this is easily the selling point of this story. With a older, well tested style of writing. It has little room for failure. Comedic aspects combined with clever writing within a cyberpunk / space cowboy setting. It's a very popular style and for good reason. I hope the author does it justice.
Story: Likely to be the weakest link within the story. Not for failings of the author, but simply because this is a popular story style. And with all popular story styles; similarity's between them can often take away from the enjoyment of the story. But I find the interesting twist of a sentient cat really brings life to the story.
charector: Another well done aspect. A aspect I personally struggle with. The charector within feel lively, realistic and jovial. A light hearted tune permeates this aspect of the story. I can appreciate charector such as this and I hope they grow through the story.
Final thoughts: This story is promising. I noticed a large amount of world building, souly through passing conversation. A advanced and rather difficult skill to master. I happily give this my star of approval. If all future chapters maintane such quality I can easily see this being a marketable story.
personally it's not what I would normally read. I will check it out occasionally; noting its positive quality's alone.
I hope this review helped with informing potentially viewers if the story is of interest to them.
I love this first chapter. It's nice to have the story from the view of Lee, a pretty haughty cat, partner to a badass bounty hunter, Ali. The universe is original, between references to the '80s, cyberpunk and western vibes. I'm eager to read and discover the next adventures of Lee and Ali!
Original story told from the point of view of Lee the arrogant and proud cat, a cat as we like them! I liked reading this short story mixing humor, violence and friendship. Lee and Ali are a wonderful pair taking us to promising adventures . I look forward to reading the next one !
Picaresque cyberpunk with cats? What is there not to love about this!
I have to admit that in the last times Royal Road has given me quite a few pleasant surprises, and this book was one of the most pleasant ones! I think picaresque as a genre is way too underrated, so it is always good to see a well-written example of it. I hope it will be as successful as it deserves!
The first person narrator happens to be a cat, and in my opinion the style really nailed the aristicratic and arrogant outlook on the world that is the epithet of our furry overlords. The humour is really well done, and augments the plot superbly.
As we are talking about picaresque adventures basically every chapter is a whole on its own. The writer had a plethora of great ideas, for me every single chapter was 5/5 so far!
There wasn't anything that hurt my eyes, though take my words with a grain of salt, as I am not a native speaker.
The main characters, especially the narrator really shine, but there also some damn enjoyable and memorable side-characters.
All in all I recommend this novel to everyone, and for those who like picaresque, it is simply a must read!
Even thought I can't call this story rule breaking it still is original and so much unique and on top of that the mc (for me) IS A CAT. I a cat lover could not be more than happy about this.
The world building is amazing and the comic aspect of it just make's it better.
In the end this is a unique refreshing story that will at 100% break the algorithm
I devoured these chapters in a single day! Loved the retro, space western, sci-fi atmosphere that made me travel with this unusual duo of bounty hunters through space and beyond.
The story is well-written and easy to read, I am eager to see what happens next and to discover this mysterious and crazy world. I really appreciated all the references (musics, videogames, movies...) that made me fall back into childhood!

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Are these seeds ready to plant in small containers?
I decided to transplant my cayenne peppers into potting mix today and wondering if this was a good stage to do it? The seeds took aprox 15 days in ziplock and wet paper towels to get to this stage. The mix is MG Organic Potting mix. I filed the trays with the mix and losened the soil on top and just rested them below the soil with root going down and watered them.
Also now that I planted them i the trays below, do they need to be under grow light at around 65-70 F or do they need more heat at about 80-85 F? I state these temps because they are in my basement and one part of my basement has the grow light and the other is near a heat supply.
I had good luck before with MG organic potting mix for seddlings, so decided to get again. It was $10 for 32 quarts at one of the large stores. After they get to the right stage should I plant them in 3 or 5 gallon containers? I will do more research on the mix to use but I read on the forum Promix BX & Fafard 52?
Thanks all in advanced,
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According to a press release, Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has held a launch ceremony today (July 26th) for the first of two large multi-role response vessels (MRRVs) being built to order for the Department of Transportation in the Republic of the Philippines. The ceremony took place at the Enoura Plant at MHI’s Shimonoseki Shipyard & Machinery Works in Yamaguchi Prefecture.
The christening and handover of this first vessel is scheduled for May 2022 after cruised to Manilla in early March, following outfitting work and trial runs. The launch ceremony for the second vessel is scheduled for November 18, 2021, with christening and handover planned for September 2022 after cruised to Manilla in May 2022.
MRRVs play an important role in severe-weather rescue missions and patrolling in offshore and coastal zones. This vessel has an overall length of approximately 96.6 meters, with a maximum speed of 24 knots and a cruising range of up to 4,000 nautical miles. It is equipped with secure communication systems for Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) surveillance, a helideck and hangar for helicopter operations, an underwater remotely operated vehicle for subsurface search and survey, high-speed rubber boats and other essential equipment for maritime domain awareness and maritime law enforcement operations. The ship will make a significant contribution to enhancing the speed of response to maritime accidents or crimes on the Philippines EEZ and high seas.
This project is being financed by the Japanese government under a yen loan agreement corresponding to Phase II of the Maritime Safety Capability Improvement Project concluded between the Republic of the Philippines and Japan in October 2016. The project terms call for application of Japanese technology, notably expertise in shipbuilding.
Going forward, Mitsubishi Shipbuilding will continue to build vessels for both domestic and overseas use that deliver exceptional fuel efficiency and environmental performance, contribute to the safety and security of society, and support international contributions, working with its customers for the advancement of society.


Fengmi Xming Q2 Review: Overview
This small projector measures 126 × 208.2 × 155.8 mm making it simple to hold and use. Its specs on paper will not be dangerous due to its native Full HD decision and its 500 ANSI lumens of brightness, which in principle have to ensure good picture high quality.
The working system we discovered is Android 9, with the layer developed by Fengmi FengOS. Its inside processor is a Mediatek MT9269, developed mainly for video playback, and features fascinating enhancements on this side.
Another miniature projector, a variety that appears to be rising strongly in China currently, the place its gross sales have multiplied this 12 months.
Fengmi Xming Q2 Review: Spcecification
|500 ANSI Lumens
|JPG, JPEG, BMP, GIF, PNG, GIF
|MPG, AV, TS, MOV, MKV, DAT, MP4, VOB, 1080P
|MP3, DTS, MP1, MP2, MP3, WMA
|Business, Home, Entertainment
|Dimension and Weight
|Product Size (L x W x H)
Features of the Fengmi Xming Q2
The small Fengmi Xming Q2 consists of an LCD projector with an FHD decision of 1920×1080 pixels and a brightness of 500 ANSI Lumens. A distinction of 2000:1.
Focus management and trapezoidal correction are computerized. We will obtain a display with a most constructive dimension of 120 inches.
The SoC of this Fengmi is a Mediatek MT9269 Quad Core with ARM Cortex-A53 processors and an ARM Mali-G31 MP2 GPU. We even have 1 GB DDR4 RAM, and eMMc inside storage is 16 GB.
For wifi connectivity, it consists of wifi AC and Bluetooth 5.0. In contrast, for audio, we now have a pair of 3W WANOS audio systems inside that we will use independently by way of Bluetooth.
The connection interfaces of the Fengmi Xming Q2 are a USB 2.0 port, a 3.5 mm audio jack, and an HDMI 2.0 connector, the place we will join consoles or another system.
Why can you like Fengmi Xming Q2 LCD Projector?
We are explaining why why can you choose this projector.
1. 500ANSI Lumens High Brightness
With revolutionary coating expertise, we improve 10% of the available lens’ gentle effectivity.
2. HDR10+ 4K Dual Decoding
Authentic 1080P native decision, assist 4K HDR10+ decoding.
3. Built-in Speaker
The Augmented Virtual Environment Technology Virtual Sound Field (AVE) has been used to develop the sound area efficiency together with a 2*3W bi-phase inverted tube audio system, to make sure the clear treble and wealthy bass, after which to create a stereoscopic sound area.
4. SGS Low Blue Light
Passed the Swiss SGS low blue gentle certification, successfully filtering blue gentle, comfortable gentle reduces eye irritation, extra caring for kids’ eyes.
5. Ultra Silent
Using composite high-efficiency warmth dissipation design of the inside turbine of the optomechanical + exterior axial move, noise is as little as 26dB.
6. Custom-made enclosed Optomechanical
IPX5 dust-proof all-in-one customized closed gentle machine, O gentle leakage, successfully clears up the black spot on display, high-quality LED gentle supply with strict high-quality management, the design lifetime of the sunshine supply exceeds 30,000 hours.


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Yesterday I was in Hvaler in South Norway. Hvaler is a group of islands that are placed in the Oslo-fjord towards the open sea to Denmark. So it offers surroundings that are quite unique, at least to where I usually am. Whenever I am at places like that I wish I could quit my day-job and move into a cabin and spend the days creating art in the vastness of the nature.
Although it is only 2 hours with the car each direction I am here way to seldom, something I most definitive have to change. It is also a fantastic place to fish, but that is a different story.
I brought my main camera the 1D Mark IV, the EF 16-35mm F4L IS. I ended up using the Lee Filter Little Stopper and a 0.6 Grad ND Filter. I of course used my Benro tripod to get good stability on exposures that last several seconds, and I used the remote. One reason to use the Little Stopper over the Big Stopper is that on my camera the light measurer still works with the Little Stopper. I have also gotten myself the “Lee Stopper” app for my phone that helps me exposure the light. However I have experienced that many of the photos come out to dark when I use that app.
I shot a few locations and I shot some of the photos in a HDR style. Or i used different exposures of the same subject and then used Lightroom’s HDR function to knit them together in a good exposure photo.
Gazing out of the vast horizon line the viewer is drawn into the simplicity yet complex nature of how the rocks beneath the waters edge are captivated as Still-life.
This questions the viewer to consider what is more important to take into perspective, the expansiveness of the ocean or the details of the rocks below. Thus introspecting upon the state of nature we are constantly faced with as human beings we can only take so much in within an instance with the human eye. Reaffirming that photography can do for humanity what nature cannot. Meaning that photos can be revisited and details once missed through living the memory can be experienced.
One big advantage with doing something regularly is that you in time get better because you know the techniques, because you are better prepared and because you know the surrounding landscape better. I have heard this expressed as that “skilled people have more luck” once.
This evening I was again out, it was a good day, a mix of rain and sun, which means clouds, possible good lights, possible more. This evening it turned out to be a light rain close to where the sun went down.
I wanted to capture cloud movements, colours, reflections, shadows, calmness. The quiet most never experience. I read an article written by a landscape photographer out of NYC, where he said that the beaches usually where empty of people in the early morning and evenings. It hits me where I live that it is like that, most people miss the most spectacular time by the sea.
I mounted my camera on the tripod, added the Lee Filter Little Stopper, and a 0.6 gradient ND filter (as the sky is more light then the ground/sea. Since I knew it was raining I brought an umbrella. Not for me, but to hold over the camera to avoid getting good shots ruined of the raindrops on the lens. I have also found out the Little Stopper is very nice because it enables me still to focus trough it, something which is impossible with Big Stopper.
I usually try to place the tripod out into the water to be able to have the photo start of right away with interesting foreground. Well the shot to the right tells I do not always do that.
I was quite happy with the outcome of today.
In this blog I have tried to focus on the process behind creating my visual expressions. I want to offer a bit deeper insight in to how I work.
I see myself as an artist using photography as a medium to express what I want to express. In this lies the concept that taking the photos isn’t where the art starts.
Art starts with inspiration and ideas.
An idea gives me the ability to create a concept. With this in mind I plan the elements I want to include in the expression or expressions of the concept.
As I work with nature, I cannot always decide to the specific how I want it to be, I can decide what I want to show. Be it motions in water, be it distorted water, be it wind, be it stillness, reflections etc.
When working with the concept or sketch as we could call it i decide the elements I want to have added in. Rocks, waves, piers, sea planes, what kind of light, what kind of absence of light, all the elements.
Based on the inspirations I then go to my surroundings or the area I want to use for visualizing this sketch. I choose the lens, the camera, the filters, etc I have pre-decided upon that I need for the look I want to create.
When working with transferring from sketch to visiualisation or image, I work dedicated and focused. I work on finding the elements I need and use them active.
The result that you can study in a frame on your wall is the result of a process where the idea was created and transformed. The process, the thought behind and the execution of it are part of the art, not just the end result. Audience that appreciates the artistic process will be able to get a deeper experience from art.
As i work with nature I may have several projects running, as I am not the master of my surroundings. So I can switch between projects. If not I will force myself to think outside the box, how can I without the “perfect” conditions still create what I imagined.
When I work to shoot the photo, it is important to me to be able to create as close to perfect exposure with the camera. Not that modern editing tools do not offer great features. But my experience tell me that if the shot is not optimal it is often hard to make it optimal. I have higher requirements for myself and therefor I do not settle for OK. I think the photos are like music, louder the better or larger the better, and then it falls trough if the quality isn’t there.
So after shooting I import the shots into my computer, I am first importing them as files and then I am adding the files to a secondary location. I use external hard drives as well as cloud storage. After this I import one of the external drives into Adobe Lightroom on my computer, I add tags to the shots and import it into the program. I go trough to look after the ones I like the most. I edit them first with a “Spot removal tone curve”. I remove the spots left there by my camera. Then i adjust horizons, cut out the shot I want, then change contrasts, use predefined presets to achieve different enhancements I want. Use graduated filters and other things.
When it comes to printing them, a whole new area of knowledge gets in. I can cover some of my knowledge around that area another time.
I had the pleasure of being able to test something outside my comfort zone as a photographer in the beginning of January. My fiancé is Director & Choreographer of Libertina Dance Company and she invited me to view the audition for new ballet/contemporary dancers for a coming performance of the company.
It was almost as shooting birds. Very easy to shoot shots of sitting or stretching dancers, rather difficult to get good shots of dancing. Since this then again was inside it requires either fast shutter-speed or high ISO, or creativity like paning, etc.
Here are some of the shots I think went okay and are not among the once where everyone is standing still.

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Alauddin Khilji and Padmavati: just who is afraid of History?
Several “liberal” columnists have expressed anguish at the recent protests against the director of the upcoming controversial film ‘Padmavati’, which is based on the historical saga involving the characters of Alauddin Khilji, the 13th century ruler of the Delhi Sultanate and the contemporary Rajput princess, Padmini. Their defense of the film-maker and demonization of the protestors involves the following ‘liberal’ arguments:
(1) Rani Padmini was not a real historical figure and so there is no historical distortion, just re-imagination of an old legend.
(2) Cinema is a form of creative expression and artistic license permits historical reinterpretation, even if devoid of historical merit.
(3) What about freedom of expression? If you don’t like the movie, do not watch it, or just make your own movie on the subject.
The analysis of each of these positions reveals the problematic nature of contemporary Indian “secular-liberal” discourse, its bias, duplicity, mendacity and lack of sensitivity, while exploring Hindu culture, history and traditions.
First, the historicity of Padmini is far more complex than the rude and vulgar “secular” fictionalization of a legendary figure whose sacred memory is alive in the hearts and minds of millions of Hindus. In the land of Chittor, century old temples and shrines dedicated to the memory of the legendary princess continue to be active sites of devotion. Therefore, there is clearly an element of traditional religiosity in the Padmavati saga, which has over time acquired a graceful sanctity. Any attempt, to apparently violate the sacred memory of Padmavati built through centuries of cultural memory and oral tradition through a reckless act of commercial Bollywood cinema could be interpreted as an act of perversion, at least by those who believe and identify with her.
Moreover, the insistence on Padmavati’s historicity as some essential prerequisite for upholding the moral validity of protest is also suggestive of a deeply semitic rather than Indic way of thinking where indigenous figures on the margins of history like Bhishma, Draupadi, Vikramaditya or Raja Bhoja have animated popular culture and thought for generations. The same “secularists” who demand historical evidence enthusiastically while considering respect for tradition fulminate against the idea of historical evidence documenting large scale pogroms, genocides, forced conversions and temple destructions during the medieval age by Islamist invaders.
Nevertheless, purely from a historical perspective, it is true that there is no contemporary account, which corroborates the legend of Padmini, the beautiful Rajput princess who along with thousands of other women defied the will of the Muslim ruler, Alauddin Khilji through the act of Jauhar (mass immolation) and frustrated his designs of possessing her. This significant omission was observed by the preeminent historian of medieval India, Prof. K S Lal in his monumental book ‘History of the Khiljis’. Unfortunately, Lal in his later years experienced a disgraceful academic apartheid from leftist dominated academia since he had the audacity to produce brilliantly researched texts on medieval India like ‘The Legacy of Muslim Rule in India’ and ‘Muslim slave system in Medieval India’, which did not shy from documenting religious excesses and violence.
But returning to Padmini, such an absence of evidence is not evidence of absence. For instance, there is no reliable contemporary Greek record to affirm the existence of the Chandragupta of Mauryan antiquity. There is no contemporary Hindu source, which documents the invasions of Mahmud of Ghazni at Somnath. Probably, the availability of a powerful concept of cyclical time permitted Hindus to cast away unrecorded, at least in writing most painful historical events even as they persisted in popular memory and acquired embellishments through the vicissitudes of time. In his well-researched, but unfortunately poorly documented work ‘Rani Padmini: the heroine of Chittor’, B K Karkra makes the assertion that references to Padmini in Malik Mohammed Jayasi’s ‘Padmavat’ was predated by her mention in Chhitai Charita authored by Narain Das of Sarangpur in 1526. Karkra makes the compelling argument that since the work mentions her alongside incontrovertible historical figures like Deval Rani (a Gujarati princess who was abducted and forcibly married to the Sultan’s son), it is possible that Padmini’s legend had become well entrenched in the popular consciousness during Das and Jayasi’s age. Furthermore, the cryptic suggestion by Amir Khusrau, the famed poet in Khilji’s court, through a reference to the Biblical story of Solomon and queen of Sheba during Khilji’s march to Chittor in 1303 should not be overlooked. Other instances of jauhar have been correlated with Khilji’s military expeditions like the one performed by the queen Ranga Devi of Ranthambore. While these indirect evidences lend credence to the idea of Padmini as a real historical figure, Karkra ultimately suggests that Padmini’s memory was deliberately erased from the official Rajput literary tradition in order to promote a patriarchal counter narrative eulogizing her husband Ratan Singh whose estimation of valour in popular consciousness had plummeted in permitting the Sultan, Khilji, a glimpse of the royal queen. Similarly, contemporary Muslim chronicles were silent on the episode since the act of Jauhar and Padmini’s unearthly defiance resulted in Alauddin’s ambitions to be reduced to a spectacular failure.
The demand for historical authenticity should also necessarily imply that the character of Alauddin Khilji be subject to an accurate historical estimation. The Sultan ascended the throne by murdering the emperor Jalauddin Khilji. His expeditions against Hindu kingdoms resulted in at least three instances of Jauhar or mass immolation by thousands of Hindu women in order to protect their honour both in life and death. At Chittor, Amir Khusrau found the emperor to ‘have cut the Hindus like dry grass’ by ordering a general massacre of the population, a feat, which was replicated by the great Mughal emperor Akbar almost two centuries later. During his tyrannical rule, the historian R C Majumdar observed that Khilji’s ruinous economic policies caused ‘the country at large to be bled’. According to the contemporary Muslim chronicles, the ‘Sultan Alauddin demanded from his ulema, rules and regulations, so that the Hindu should be ground down, and property and possessions, which are the cause of disaffection and rebellion should not remain in the house.’ His actions successfully “grinded the Hindus depriving them of their wealth so that they could never think of revolt…There was no sign of any gold in the Hindu households” Such means of systematic discrimination were canalized through unjust taxation like jizya and high revenue burden upon Hindus. It is difficult to discover any redeeming feature of Alauddin’s reign, including his much-vaunted defense of his kingdom against the Mongols, since there is no reason to assume that the latter would have been more barbaric or less accommodating to Hindu beliefs and practices.
Left Liberal columnists can mock the Hindu right in their inability to use cinema as a vehicle for advancing ideology, unlike them. The asymmetry in resources apart, they are well aware that in contemporary India, no potential Indian films critical of Islamic or Christian (historical) personalities, culture and religion can see the light of the day due to the institutionalized sense of exceptionalism accorded to ‘minority sensibilities’. When even a film critical of Naxal ideology like ‘Buddha in the traffic jam’ met with such collective hostility and total opposition by mainstream leftist film reviewers, it leaves little scope for tolerant reception of actual “Hindutva” genres! Will the Indian censors, the courts, the government permit the screening of a film which depicts Alauddin or Aurangzeb’s brutality as recorded in history for defending the freedom of expression? Will the “liberal” intellectuals support the creation of such cinematic genres? Will the consortium of cinema hall owners promote and screen such cinema, if public demand and profits are assured? Will such films be insulated against draconian sections 295-C and 153-A of the IPC in the face of potential protest and disruption of law and order by communal organizations? A long deafening silence might await us.
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I watch “Star Trek: The Next Generation” and during the opening credits, this bizarre if-Saturn-were-hot-lava planet shows up, both confounding me and fascinating me:
I was wondering if a planet can really look like that (I still am), when I came across this APOD image of Saturn, photographed in infrared:
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Good old Star Trek. Of course the opening credits wouldn\’t be complete without a hot lava planet!
Crazy!Nice to be able to rewind/pause so you can record the image for the internets.. 😉
I record the episodes and watch them at my leisure. I usually fast-forward through the opening credits, but must stop at the part where Gene Roddenberry\’s name appears. Must see his name or it\’s not Star Trek. 🙂

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The eye can be taken a look at with relative ease as to both its function and its structure. A functional examination consists of the ability to relocate the orbit and the response of the student to light and lodging.
The function of the eye might be checked in a number of ways. The client might be asked to recognize illuminated letter or items of varying sizes on exactly what is understood as the Snellen chart.
Conversely, the examination of the structural part of the eye might be made in numerous ways. Stress within the eyeball is determined by a "tonometer." In certain illness, especially in glaucoma, the tension in the eyeball is increased markedly.
Nevertheless, it needs to be well kept in mind that a client with an eye issue might have other problems also. Frequently other physical conditions are main and affect the eye as a repercussion. The look of the eye can notify the patient and the physician to difficulties in some disturbances of other parts of the body even prior to other signs provide themselves.
One's dependence on sight is stressed when one deals with a temporary or possible permanent loss of this important sense. When corrective procedures are looked for, certain forms of vision correction such as contact lenses or eyeglasses are recommended.
On the other hand, some individuals are bothered with the truth that they have actually some framed lenses or contact lenses in front of their eyes.
For this factor, advanced surgical operations were established to motivate decreased usage of contact lenses or glasses. Among which is the now popular LASIK eye surgery.
Generally, LASIK eye surgical treatment is the short term for "Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis." Like its concrete counterpart, LASIK eye surgical treatment is another kind of vision correction. The only difference is that with this kind of surgical treatment, one's vision is fixed permanently.
With LASIK eye surgical treatment, the refractive errors in the cornea are completely transformed. This can be done using an "excimer laser."
The main function of this surgery is to develop a threadlike, rounded "flap" in the cornea using a blade known as "microkeratome." In a series of unfolding and navigate to this website laser processing, the cornea is lastly reformed, enabling much better the eye to direct more light into the retina.
Popularity vs. Disadvantages
In the middle of the growing popularity of LASIK eye surgical treatment, there are still disadvantages that individuals need to know. Most likely, the primary reason this kind of eye surgical treatment has ended up being well accepted is since the majority of its cases had succeeded.
In spite of its success, there are still some downsides. Here is the list:
1. It is an operation her explanation used to the most delicate part of the eye
Due to the fact that LASIK eye surgery involves the operation of the retina, which is among the most sensitive parts of the eye, the majority of people say that the operation can be extremely dangerous.
To puts it simply, a basic error could almost trigger an individual's life time blindness. For this reason, it is essential to think about numerous elements before deciding whether LASIK eye surgical treatment is the ideal corrective procedure one has to go through.
2. It is not a best treatment
LASIK eye surgery may remedy your vision but it does not always suggest that it can offer you a twenty-twenty. Even if analytical reports show that 70% of the patients may have 20/20 vision, this does not always suggest they have perfect vision.
Offered all these things, it can be deduced that, in spite of the popularity of the operation, LASIK may not constantly be the ideal eye surgical treatment the method most individuals see it
Alternatively, the evaluation of the structural part of the eye might be made in numerous ways. It needs to be well remembered that a patient with an eye problem might have other problems. Typically other physical conditions are main and affect the eye as a repercussion. The appearance visit the site of the eye can alert the physician and the patient to problems in some disruptions of other parts of the body even prior to other symptoms present themselves.
Like its concrete equivalent, LASIK eye surgical treatment is another form of vision correction.


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I was really interested in getting my hands on this book by Jay Dicharry, an exercise physiologist and running expert with his own biomechanics lab at the University of Virginia. This lab apparently has one of the two “force-instrumented” treadmills in the world, allowing Dicharry unprecedented insights into analyzing running form. His previous book, Anatomy Read more
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Like for many people, Eric Schlosser’s Fast Food Nation was my first introduction into what the book called the “dark side of the food-industrial complex”. That book primarily focused on the problems related to producing and distributing food on an industrial scale. Michael Moss’ Salt Sugar Fat is a fascinating exploration of not how our processed food gets made, Read more

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Valentine’s Day is the day of love and couples all around the world celebrate it with great zeal and enthusiasm. Like many other parts of the globe, in India also, love birds celebrated and enjoyed the day by spending quality time and of course, giving gifts to each other.
We all know that Indian cricketer Virat Kohli and Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma are one of the most beautiful celebrity couples and don’t miss a chance to take pleasure in each other’s company.
They have been spotted together many times and even danced together in the wedding ceremony of cricketer Yuvraj Singh and actress Hazel Keech.
Undoubtedly, every day is a Valentine’s Day for those who are in love and Virat says that Anushka makes every day, a Valentine’s Day for him.
It seems that Virat and Anushka celebrated the Valentine’s Day together and enjoyed it to the fullest in their own way.
The cricketer took to Twitter and shared a lovely pic of himself with ladylove Anushka along with an adorable message, “Every day is valentine day if you want it to be. You make everyday seems like one for me ❤ ❤. @AnushkaSharma”
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Even though Virat Kohli later deleted the posts, this is definitely something his fans would have loved!!


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Elago's Apple Pencil protective case adds additional grip to the otherwise slippery stylus. Not only is it practically useful, but it also gives off nostalgic vibes through its classic pencil design. The cover case boasts a rubber tip shaped like the well-known pink pencil erasers, which acts as a protective cap.
This launch is the company's second generation of the Apple Pencil cover, is compatible with the iPad Pro, and even charges the Pencil by magnetically attaching itself to the side of a tablet. Its silicon body is complete with a double-tap hole for easy use. While the yellow case is most reminiscent of the classic pencil, Elago has released six different color options including 'yellow,' 'dark gray,' 'midnight green,' 'lovely pink,' 'mint,' and 'white.'
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Elago's Apple Pencil Protective Rubber Case Adds Extra Grip
1. Rubber-tip Stylus Trend - As more digital devices require stylus pens, there is an opportunity to develop protective and nostalgic cases with rubber tips for better grip.
2. Nostalgic Design Trend - Products that evoke nostalgia, like Elago's Apple Pencil protective case, can appeal to consumers looking for emotional connections to their possessions.
3. Magnetic Charging Trend - Developers can explore magnetic charging features in accessories as more devices utilize this technology to improve the user experience.
1. Consumer Electronics Industry - Companies in this industry can create products that enhance the functionality of digital devices, like Elago's protective case, to make them more user-friendly.
2. Mobile Accessories Industry - As people spend more time on their digital devices, there is an opportunity for developers in this industry to create aesthetically pleasing products, like the nostalgic pencil design, to enhance personalization.
3. Stationery and Office Supplies Industry - With more people working remotely, there is a chance for businesses in this industry to explore crossover products, like the rubber-tip stylus case, that bridge the gap between traditional and digital tools.

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Jul 12, 2013, 3:34 PM EDT
Manchester City’s fans are usually known for being some of the loudest and proudest in the land.
And now plenty more of them will be crammed into the Etihad stadium if new plans get the thumbs up.
Today City revealed how they want to redevelop their home stadium, with the main aim to increase the capacity from 47,500 to 60,000.
That could see extensions to both the South and North Stands but another option is to only increase the capacity to 54,000. In that case only the South Stand would be redeveloped.
A huge blueprint was released for public viewing today at the Etihad Stadium, with the public consultation set to last until August. Then City will take the plans to the next stage in the fall and apply for planning permission depending on what the public consultation.
Now all this may seem slightly monotonous. But here comes the kicker.
Most clubs would hike up ticket prices for their fans to watch the team in a newly developed stadium. But not City, oh no. They plan to sell season tickets for less than $500.
That is quite remarkable in the modern era, as Arsenal and other EPL clubs charge up to four teams that amount and more.
A huge pat on the back to their owners and staff for coming up with that. So there is going to be huge overwhelming support to expand the stadium and reduce ticket prices for everyone. Also UEFA’s new Financial Fair Play laws come into effect and the amount of income clubs need to generate from gameday purposes will need to be on the up.
So smart stuff all round from Manchester City and spokesperson Pete Bradshaw had this to say.
“Manchester City Football Club strives to provide its supporters and visiting fans with one of the best possible matchday experiences in the Premier League and European football. Games are selling out frequently prior to going on open sale and there is rising demand from supporters for more season tickets, matchday tickets and premium seating. This is why we are considering these expansion proposals.”
And he is right. City’s average attendance the last three seasons were as follows:
- 2010-11: 45,880
- 2011-12: 47,044
- 2012-13: 46,974
That means they have been running at over 96 percent capacity for several seasons. The number are there for City to have the second largest stadium in the EPL behind bitter rivals Manchester United.
Will it happen? Time will tell. But they can definitely sustain it.
Oct 31, 2014, 12:13 AM EDT
After FC Dallas and the New York Red Bulls defeated their opponents in the first two games of the MLS playoffs, the postseason picture exists in its beginning stages.
Oct 30, 2014, 11:37 PM EDT
Robbie Keane stands ready to play for his international side right after the LA Galaxy’s playoff contests vs. Real Salt Lake.
Oct 30, 2014, 10:20 PM EDT
Final: New York Red Bulls 2, Sporting KC 1
Oct 30, 2014, 9:38 PM EDT
Men in Blazers preview Round 10, most notably the Manchester derby.
Oct 30, 2014, 8:36 PM EDT
Fernando Torres, expanding on his decision to leave Chelsea on loan, says he wanted to “feel important.”
Oct 30, 2014, 7:21 PM EDT
West Ham boss Sam Allardyce is happy for the recent triumphs of criticized Newcastle manager Alan Pardew.
Oct 30, 2014, 6:35 PM EDT
Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney will be available in the upcoming Manchester derby following his three-match suspension.
Oct 30, 2014, 5:56 PM EDT
Action taken against alleged racist actions in the Scottish Premiership.
Oct 30, 2014, 4:44 PM EDT
Sturridge on injury woes: “Maybe it’s my body type, maybe it’s hereditary.”
Oct 30, 2014, 3:40 PM EDT
A young Messi was eyed by Juventus in 2005, says Russia manager Frank Capello.
Oct 30, 2014, 3:12 PM EDT
How has the soccer world (via Twitter) responded to the news? With a mixture of interest and humor.
Oct 30, 2014, 2:49 PM EDT
In what will be called “Los Angeles Football Club” as it goes through its branding, MLS has announced that L.A. has officially been awarded another team.
Oct 30, 2014, 2:25 PM EDT
So who do you have tonight: the Red Bulls or the champs?
Oct 30, 2014, 1:35 PM EDT
Mike Prindiville and Joe Prince-Wright join Jenna Corrado to discuss the Manchester Derby between Manchester United and Manchester City.
Oct 30, 2014, 12:38 PM EDT
Like Steve McQueen in “Papillon,” only nattily-attired, the Newcastle United manager just seems to be constantly yelling out, “Hey… I’m still here.”
Oct 30, 2014, 12:09 PM EDT
He’s being linked with Swansea City, though club chairman Huw Jenkins said while the club is entertaining investors, any specific names would be “pure speculation.”
Oct 30, 2014, 11:15 AM EDT
The proposed moves would leave only 10 days prep time before the World Cup began, and would also alter the UEFA Champions League schedule.
Oct 30, 2014, 10:40 AM EDT
What do you think? Mean-spirited to the public or just a decent Candid Camera-style prank?
Oct 30, 2014, 9:51 AM EDT
“I’ve got 30 and 34-year-olds in my locker room in tears because we feel it’s been unfairly taken away from us,” said coach Carl Robinson.
Oct 30, 2014, 9:02 AM EDT
And it’s claimed that Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger will sign a veteran back from Juventus, bucking his trends of signing attackers and youth.
- Los Angeles officially given new MLS team; Magic Johnson, Vincent Tan among investors 4
- PST Extra: Getting you ready for The Manchester Derby (video) 0
- European clubs propose later domestic Cup finals, April-May World Cup in 2022 4
- Rumors know no window: Liverpool after Reus, Manchester United wants Draxler 2
- VIDEO: Hugely-controversial call sees FC Dallas past Vancouver in playoffs. Your vote? 12
- Timbers’ Steve Zakuani announces retirement from professional soccer 3

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Untold: Adventures Await is the customizable storytelling game powered by Rory's Story Cubes! In this game from Creativity Hub, players become the heroes of a thrilling tale that unfolds in under 60 minutes. Every game is an episode of five distinct scenes, each featuring intriguing locations, dangerous threats and shocking plot twists that propel the action toward an epic showdown. Scene Cards and Story Cubes provide the elements of the adventure, while Reaction Cards reveal what happens when the players take action. Untold allows players of all ages to experience a rollercoaster ride of action and adventure thanks to a unique game engine that's extremely accessible, always unpredictable, and rooted in inspiration.
This game for 1 to 4 players takes approximately 60 minutes to play, but you can also play it as a series, expanding your story as far as you'd like it to take you!
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|10.43 L x 2.36 W x 10.43 H inches