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- UkhoziFM's popular Top 10 list with nominees for Song of The Year has been released
- Just like the previous list, this one has riled many music lovers up
- People are not happy with the list and even went as far as accusing the radio station of tribalism
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As the year is slowly coming to an end, it is time again for the top song of the year to be voted for.
South Africans love to vote for things and voting for their favourite songs is an activity they love. But if that song isn't on a list... well, they'll let the world and his aunt know.
UkhoziFM released its Top 10 list with nominees for the Song of The Year for 2019 and not everyone is happy with it.
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ZAlebs reported that the radio station released its list with the caption:
"The real Top 10 is out, start voting. #UkhoziNYE2019. We are OG's in the game. Others should just keep quiet."
With a massive number of listeners - about 7.5 million - UkhoziFM is one of the top radio stations in the world. But that doesn't keep is safe from haters.
People have accused the station of tribalism after the list was released.
Check out what some peeps had to say on Twitter:
This isn't the first time that UkhoziFM has been accused of promoting only one 'race'. Briefly.co.za reported that 2019 started off a little spicy for Mzansi’s award-winning DJ, Prince Kaybee.
After winning the Ukhozi FM Song of the Year title, a debate broke out that got Kaybee a little heated. It was with his hit single Banomoya that he won the sought-after award from UkhoziFM.
However, as always, haters had a little something to say about it. This was all because he won the award instead of King Monada. People accused UkhoziFM judges of tribalism.
They do not believe an artist born from another background would be allowed to win an award from a Zulu-based radio station.
Yoh, the culture card got pulled hard here but Kaybee fired back hard. He reminded haters that he is not even Zulu, so they need to take their tribalism nonsense and grow up.
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The Los Angeles Angels and Joe Maddon agreed to terms on a contract to make him the team's next manager.
In making the official announcement on Wednesday, the Angels did not release contract specifics. The Los Angeles Times and Orange County Register, however, both said it was a three-year deal, with ESPN reporting the value at between $12 million and $15 million.
For the 65-year-old Maddon, it's a return to the organization with which he spent 31 seasons before becoming the manager of the Tampa Bay Rays in 2006.
"We are thrilled that Joe is coming back home and bringing an exciting brand of baseball to our fans," Angels general manager Billy Eppler said. "Every stop he has made throughout his managerial career he has built a culture that is focused on winning while also allowing his players to thrive. We believe Joe will be a great asset for our club and look forward to him leading the team to another World Series championship."
The Angels fired Brad Ausmus as their manager after one season on Sept. 30.
Maddon, who mutually parted ways with the Chicago Cubs after the regular season, was with the Angels' organization in various capacities -- including as a player, scout, coach and interim manager -- from 1975 to 2005.
Maddon posted a 27-24 record as interim manager across two separate stints in 1996 and 1999 and served as the bench coach for the Angels' 2002 World Series championship team under Mike Scioscia.
Maddon since spent nine seasons with the Rays and five more with Chicago, including winning a World Series title with the Cubs in 2016. He has a career record of 1,252-1,068.
Ausmus, 50, guided the Angels to a 72-90 record this season. Los Angeles finished 35 games behind the American League West champion Houston Astros and failed to make the playoffs for the fifth straight season.
-- Field Level Media

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Pakistan left-arm seamer Junaid Khan believes that Juventus superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is better than Barcelona icon Lionel Messi.
Junaid was asked this, which is considered to be one of football’s toughest questions, by a fan on Twitter.
— Junaid khan 83 (@JunaidkhanREAL) December 31, 2020
As of December 31, 2020, Messi has scored 644 club goals in 749 appearances for Barcelona, while Ronaldo has accumulated 654 goals in 864 appearances for Sporting CP, Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus.
In regards to their international statistics, Messi has scored 71 times for Argentina in 142 games, while Ronaldo has amassed 102 goals for Portugal in 170 matches.
It should be noted that Messi is Argentina’s all-time leading goal-scorer, while Ronaldo holds the same honour for Portugal.


Uber has more than 200,000 cabs plying on Indian roads, and now it wants to shift focus on integrating with the country’s public transport system, by starting its project in Delhi. For this, Uber has joined hands with the Delhi Metro, which hopes to use Uber as one of the partners to improve the last mile connectivity issue for its riders in the city.
The event on Tuesday turned to be a big affair for Uber, as Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO, Uber was here, talking about “how buying a car in India is a trap nowadays.”
The public transport feature will be available through its main app, and once the rider selects their destination, they will be able to see the option along with other cab/bike options.
But eventually, Uber wants to set up a space close to the Delhi Metro Station, which allows commuters to board cab/bike or even its bus service, which is expected to launch in the near future.
We’re not sure how Uber and Delhi Metro plans to make the space to accommodate parking for cabs, auto, buses and set up charging points for EVs. After all, there are very few metro stations where large spaces can be afforded.
For now, the public transport option on the Uber app works similar to how it is available on Google Maps. The navigation-centric platform offers different transport modes, giving users the travel time estimates spread across metro, bus and even auto in the country.
Coming back to Uber, the company also talked about working with Delhi Metro to integrate payment solutions, allowing people to take metro rides and pay for the ticket through its app. But none of this will be available right away.
The Delhi Metro chief, Mangu Singh also confirmed that Uber will be setting up small kiosks at the stations, but it’s just one of the company that will be offering its services to the commuters.
Manik Gupta, Head of Product, Marketplace & Maps at Uber, pointed out that most people in Gurugram are using Uber Moto to and from offices to Metro stations in the region. Which elucidates the reason behind Uber working with the Delhi Metro.
“Owning Car is a Trap”
When quizzed about the recent statement about “how millennial using Ola/Uber has led to slowdown in the auto sector,” Dara shared an interesting insight at the event.
“We’re moving from model of car ownership which is a trap that prevents innovation.”Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO, Uber
To further elaborate on this comment, Uber mentioned that in India only 1 in 22 owns a car, while rest of them have started adopting ride-sharing (Uber Pool/Shuttl) options to commute.
With the Public Transport ecosystem, Uber wants to become the hub for all modes of transport. But having succeeded in the US and other countries, doesn’t imply it will work in a country like India as well, where the the existing infrastructure has proven to be inadequate to support the growing commuter base.
After all these years, Delhi Metro’s objective of providing feeder buses for commuters has come to nought. Now, it’s hoping for help from private entities like Yulu, Uber and possibly Ola to solve the issue of last-mile connectivity in the Delhi-NCR region.
No Clarity on Future of UberEats
In addition to the new product, multiple journalists questioned Dara about the future of UberEats, its food delivery service in India. This venture of Uber is hardly getting the market share, which is dominated between Swiggy and Zomato, who’ve been around for much longer than Uber in this space.
The company has integrated both its ‘ride’ and ‘eats’ service into one app for Android and iOS users across the globe and India, but its long term viability has been in question. Especially, since reports earlier this year indicated that Swiggy might buy UberEats, which never materialised.


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|Birth name||Jonathan Whitcombe|
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Harlow, Essex, England
|Professional wrestling career|
|Ring name(s)||"Wonderkid" Jonny Storm|
|Billed height||5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)|
|Billed weight||172 lb (78 kg; 12.3 st)|
|Billed from||Harlow, Essex|
|Trained by||Dino Scarlo|
Jonathan Whitcombe (born 19 April 1977) is an English professional wrestler, better known by his ring name Jonny Storm. He has worked for many independent promotions across the United Kingdom, including the Frontier Wrestling Alliance, Real Quality Wrestling and One Pro Wrestling. He has also worked in the United States, for promotions such as Ring of Honor, Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, Combat Zone Wrestling, and Total Nonstop Action Wrestling, as well as working in Japan.
Professional wrestling career
British and other European promotions
At the start of his career, Storm became a mainstay in the Frontier Wrestling Alliance (FWA). He also competed for All-Star Wrestling. Storm began wrestling for Irish Whip Wrestling in March 2005, where he had a series of matches against M-Dogg 20. Storm was one of the trainers for ITV's Celebrity Wrestling in 2005. Although the show was considered a failure, Storm enjoyed it and said it was a "a really good experience". Storm has wrestled for numerous other European promotions, including German Stampede Wrestling, Real Quality Wrestling, Rings of Europe and Dutch Championship Wrestling. Also in 2005, he won the Féderation Francophone de Catch promotion's top championship, which he has held since.
One of Storm's most enduring feuds has been with his real-life best friend Jody Fleisch, with whom he has wrestled against in American and British promotions. He has also wrestled regularly for One Pro Wrestling, where, with Fleisch, he was the one half of the first 1PW Tag Team Champions, after they defeated A.J. Styles and Christopher Daniels in a tournament final on May 27, 2006. On 1 January 2007, he won the Athletik Club Wrestling Wrestling Challenge Championship from Toby Nathland, but Nathland defeated him to win it back on 15 December 2007. On 23 March 2007, Storm defeated Maddog Maxx to win the Celtic Wrestling Heavyweight Championship, but he lost it back to Maxx in July of that year.
Storm runs his own wrestling holiday camp events between 6 and 12 times a week during summer, Easter and Christmas Holidays. Meanwhile in the FWA he is currently part of the Flyweight Title Round Robin Tournament, having gained entry into the tournament thanks to another wrestler suffering an injury. He is involved in a bitter feud with Rockstar Spud, an obnoxious flyweight who believes he is the new "Wonderkid" of British wrestling.
Storm previously worked at Pizza Hut.
Storm competed in Xtreme Pro Wrestling (XPW), and was in the tournament to decide the first XPW European Champion, which was created in 2003 through a working relationship between XPW and the FWA. He won the tournament and the championship by defeating Jerry Lynn in the finals at a FWA show in England. Storm made his first appearance for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) on 12 March 2003, by competing in a triple threat match for TNA X Division Championship match, against the champion Kid Kash and Amazing Red, in which Kash retained. In May 2003, Storm competed in a cross-promotional show between Ring of Honor and FWA, entitled ROH/FWA Frontiers of Honor, where he lost to A.J. Styles. In September 2003, Storm competed as a member of Team UK during the TNA 2003 Super X Cup Tournament, losing to Teddy Hart in the first round. At the Combat Zone Wrestling (CZW) show, Respect, on 23 August 2003, Storm challenged Sonjay Dutt for the IWA Mid-South Light Heavyweight Championship, but was unsuccessful. He made further appearance for CZW in January 2004. He returned to the States in 2005, wrestling against Petey Williams and Kevin Steen for Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, and against Trik Davis for Independent Wrestling Association Mid-South. He was supposed to be a member of Team UK in the TNA 2006 World X Cup Tournament, however, two of the other members of the team, Nigel McGuinness and Doug Williams were already booked in Japan, and so they were replaced by Team Canada.
Overall Storm worked for more than 80 promotions across the world, working in 16 different countries.
- Finishing moves
- Signature moves
Championships and accomplishments
- Association Biterroise de Catch
- ABC Tag Team Championship (1 time, current) - with Ronin Rider
- Athletik Club Wrestling
- ACW German Championship (1 time)
- ACW Wrestling Challenge Championship (1 time)
- British Titles
- British Middleweight Championship (1 time)
- Celtic Wrestling
- C/W Heavyweight Champion (1 time)
- Combat Zone Wrestling
- CZW Match of the Year (2002) - vs. Jody Fleisch
- Féderation Francophone de Catch
- 2FC Championship (1 time, current)
- Frontier Wrestling Alliance / XWA
- Future Championship Wrestling
- FCW Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
- Global Wrestling Force
- GWF Championship (1 time)
- International Catch Wrestling Alliance
- ICWA Cruiserweight Championship (1 time, current)
- International Wrestling Association: Switzerland
- IWA Switzerland Light Heavyweight Championship (1 time, current)
- Nitro Pro Wrestling Alliance
- NPWA Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Gary Wild
- Rings Of Europe
- RoE King Of Europe Championship (1 time, current)
- Sliced Bread Wrestling
- SBW The Golden Toaster
- The Wrestling Alliance
- TWA British Commonwealth Championship (2 times)
- TWA British Welterweight Championship (2 times)
- westside Xtreme wrestling
- wXw World Lightweight Championship (1 time)
- World Association of Wrestling
- WAW British Lightweight Championship (1 time)
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- Clevett, Jason (2005-05-25). "Jonny Storm: British Invader". SLAM! Sports. Retrieved 2009-03-26.
- Elliott, Brian (2006-06-26). "Busy summer ahead for Storm". SLAM! Sports. Retrieved 2009-03-26.
- "Irish Whip Wrestling". Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved 2009-03-26.
- "Force Francophone de Catch Title Histories". titlehistories.com. Retrieved 2008-07-11.
- "Anarchy In The UK- Broxburne, United Kingdom 8/13/06". Ring of Honor. 2006-08-13. Retrieved 7 April 2012.
- "Athletik Club Wrestling Title Histories". titlehistories.com. Retrieved 2008-07-11.
- "Celtic Wrestling Title Histories". titlehistories.com. Retrieved 2008-07-11.
- Westcott, Brian; Falcitelli, Sam. "XPW - European Heavyweight Title History". Solie's Title Histories. Retrieved 2009-03-26.
- "NWA: Total Nonstop Action PPV - March 12, 2003 - Nashville, Tennessee - Aired Live". Online World of Wrestling. 2003-03-12. Retrieved 2009-03-26.
- "ROH/FWA Frontiers of Honor- London, England 5/17/03". Ring of Honor. 2003-05-17. Retrieved 7 April 2012.
- Abreu, Donnie (2003-09-04). "TNA: Super X makes for super show". SLAM! Sports. Retrieved 2009-03-26.
- "Combat Zone Wrestling - Respect". Online World of Wrestling. 2003-08-23. Retrieved 2009-03-26.
- "Combat Zone Wrestling - The Allentown Project". Online World of Wrestling. 2004-01-16. Retrieved 2009-03-26.
- "Combat Zone Wrestling - Street Fight 2K4". Online World of Wrestling. 2004-01-17. Retrieved 2009-03-26.
- "Erin Angel". Glory Wrestling. Retrieved 2009-04-21.
- "Independent Wrestling Results - December 2003". Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved 2008-07-05.
- "X Wrestling Alliance Title Histories". titlehistories.com. Retrieved 2008-07-11.
- "Independent Wrestling Results - April 2003". Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved 2008-07-05.
- "Independent Wrestling Results - July 2002". Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved 2008-07-06.
- "International Catch Wrestling Association Title Histories". titlehistories.com. Retrieved 2008-07-11.
- "IWA Switzerland Title Histories". titlehistories.com. Retrieved 2008-07-11.
- "1-Pro Wrestling 2006 Results". 1 Pro Wrestling Online. Retrieved 2008-07-08.
- "Independent Wrestling Results - March 2003". Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved 2008-07-05.
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- Champions Online
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Champions Online is a 3D, superhero-themed MMORPG. Create a unique hero using the game's amazing character creation system and play through the game's well-crafted story arcs.
- Planet Calypso
Planet Calypso is 3D Sci-Fi MMORPG with social, economic and political gameplay features. Explore an open ended virtual world that's over 1,500 square kilometers in size, develop more than two-hundred unique skills, and craft a unique story with other users around the world.
- Blacklight Retribution
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Set in a bleak future, Blacklight Retribution pits opposing forces against each other in a battle of dominance and survival. Customize your weapons fully, down to the receiver, muzzle, and scope for a truly unique weapon that suits your playstyle best.
Aion is a popular 3D fantasy MMORPG set in the mystical world of Atreia where magic and combat coincides. Choose between two warring factions and soar into the action, literally.
- Dead Frontier
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Dead Frontier is browser based take on the classic zombie apocalypse theme. A shady pharmaceutical company creates a wonder drug but it all goes horribly wrong.
- Cosmic League
Cosmic League is a Japanese Anime-Style High-Speed Shooter/Action (Realm vs Realm) Online Game. Players fight in the Cosmic League in hopes of attaining victory.

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Number of P-Wave Fragmentations on P-SAECG Correlates with Infiltrated Atrial Fat
Financial support & relationships with industry: Study was partially supported by Cardiac Translational Research Implementation Program (C-TRIP) grant from NIH/National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute #P20HL101397 and the Leducq Foundation.
Clinical Trial Registration: NCT01353131
Although atrial fibrillation (AF) triggers are known, the underlying AF substrate is less well understood. The goal of our study was to explore correlations between electrophysiological and structural characteristics of atria in patients with paroxysmal AF and individuals at AF risk.
Patients in sinus rhythm (N = 90; age 57 ± 10 year; 55 men [63.2%]) with structural heart disease and paroxysmal AF (n = 12 [13%]), or with AF risk factors and LVEF > 35% (n = 78), underwent SAECG and cardiac magnetic resonance study. Interatrial and epicardial fat was analyzed with a Dark-blood DIR-prepared Fat-Water-separated sequence in the horizontal longitudinal axis. All local P-wave extrema were identified on SAECG leads during sinus rhythm. A P-wave fragmentation (Pf) was defined as an absolute difference between adjacent extrema which was above three standard deviations of noise, and was normalized by the duration of the P wave in the corresponding lead.
The Pf was greater on the filtered than on the unfiltered P-SAECG signal (13.1 ± 3.8 vs. 3.4 ± 1.2; P < 0.0001). Pf was the greatest on the Y lead (13.0 ± 3.5 on Y lead vs. 12.1 ± 3.4 on Z lead; P = 0.003. Pf on Z lead correlated with interatrial fat index (r = 0.544; P = 0.001). Epicardial fat significantly correlated with body mass index (BMI; r = 0.302; P = 0.015). After adjustment for BMI, left atrium (LA) size, epicardial fat, and interatrial septum width, interatrial fat independently associated with the Pf on Z lead (β-coefficient 0.009 [95%CI 0.0003–0.019]; P = 0.043).
Infiltrated atrial fat correlates with discontinuous conduction on posterior LA wall and represents AF early substrate.

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The Little Book of Profanities
The Little Book of Profanities is a pocket-sized gathering of the most used swear words in the English language, with some new amalgamations included.
It covers a brief history of each word along with its uses.
This little book is a tongue-in-cheek exploration of profanities. By the end of reading it, you should be able to call yourself a Profanitier (even though there's no such word!).
Learn the origin of where our swear words come from
A handy pocket-sized edition allowing you to whip it out whenever you need to
Provides a fleeting licence to swear as much as you like in the name of historical research

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A shotski savant, a last call legend, a barkeep's best buddy . . . you may or may not be the first guy down the mountain, but you most definitely are the first guy to go "Beers?"
You're the King of the Apres, and it's time to let people know it.
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Report: In 2019, Trump Personally Intervened To Cut Aid To Puerto Rico
President Trump repeatedly railed against funding for Puerto Rico after the island was devastated by Hurricane Maria in 2017, going so far as to personally intervene during a 2019 meeting with Republican lawmakers, insisting Puerto Rico had received far too much money.
- Florida Senator Marco Rubio said Trump told the group that aid for the island “is way out of proportion to what Texas and Florida and others have gotten.”
- The president drew criticism over his statements regarding Puerto Rico, from claiming his administration’s handling of the disaster was an “incredible, unsung success” to slow-walking aide to criticizing the island’s leadership and economic difficulties.
- Trump regularly pointed to Puerto Rico’s history of corruption as reason to deny the island further financial assistance. But he appears to have had a change of heart — even though there’s little evidence the corruption has abated.
- The Washington Post reports that just ahead of the November election, Trump suddenly is interested in helping Puerto Rico, which not-so-coincidentally could also help his reelection chances.
The administration just announced it has released $13 billion in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants for Puerto Rico’s education and electrical systems — what the administration labeled “two of its largest grants ever for infrastructure projects in Puerto Rico.”
- Polls suggest that Joe Biden is not faring as well as past Democratic candidates with Hispanic voters, and Puerto Rican voters play a large role in the swing state of Florida.
- “A post-Maria influx of Puerto Ricans pushed their population in the Sunshine State to over 1.2 million, or about 5 percent of the state’s entire population,” The Post noted.
- The Post also noted that Trump’s unwillingness to continue federal support had real consequences: “A study in the past year in the journal BMJ Global Health found that it got far less than it needed, relative to U.S. states facing similar problems.”
- The report said the Trump administration “responded on a larger scale and much more quickly across measures of federal money and staffing to Hurricanes Harvey and Irma in Texas and Florida, compared with Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico.”
Trump clearly is now trying to woo Puerto Rican voters after two years of consistent disparaging by tossing out massive grants instead of paper towels, all in hopes of gaining an edge on Biden.


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Archive for 'Politics'
“”For the Palestinians, there can be no ceasefire without an end to the siege on Gaza…[or] Israel pledging that they will not resume their assassinations when things are calmer….”
“‘There’s no country on earth that would tolerate missiles raining down on its citizens from outside its borders,’ Mr. Obama said.”
“In contrast to things like invading or bombing a country as part of some well-defined and plausibly finite campaign, our drone strike program is diffuse and, by all appearances, endless.”
President Obama has only been reelected for one week, and already the U.S. and the world seem to be hit with a series of cascading crises. It’s as if the world held its collective breath until after the American elections, and is now vomiting all its accumulated bile at once.
Why did President Obama seem tired and distracted during last night’s debate with Mitt Romney? My theory.
President Obama addressed the anti-Mohammed hate video yesterday in his speech to the United Nations. I feel that he got the balance just about right.
In defending the right to make a film insulting Mohammed, are Americans merely sticking up for our principles? Or are we picking and choosing?
“”All right, there are 47% who are with him, who are dependent upon government, who believe that they are victims…. And they will vote for this president no matter what.”
“This is a different season—this is the season of the Green Movement and the Arab Spring—do not be fooled by these zealotries of the fanatics who are trying to steal the revolution.”
Obama now faces a battle on two fronts: first, to calm things down in the Arab world before the protests spiral out of control; and second, to figure out how to deal with a virulent Islamophobic network at home that is doing all it can to stir up trouble.


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Celebrate Frank’s Erection!!!!
Frank Sidebottom tragically passed away on the 21st June 2010 aged just 54.
Frank aka Christopher Mark Sievey was both a musician and a comedian known for fronting the band The Freshies in the late 1970s and early 1980s, and for his comic persona Frank Sidebottom from 1984 onwards – for many Sievey was punk rock, he was arguably more subversive than many of the more famous bands, he forced people to challenge their own attitudes and throughout his career confounded many.
Sievey died on Monday, 21 June 2010 after a short battle with cancer. Soon afterwards it was reported that Sievey had died penniless and would have a pauper’s funeral. A campaign, backed by former collaborators including Jon Ronson, was set up to raise funds for the funeral and eventually raised Â£21,631.55 from 1,632 separate donations.
Following the funeral a number of ideas were mooted as how best to mark the cultural contribution Sivey had made – a statue was decided upon; the plan being to erect the statue in Sivey’s home town Timperley. Since then a fund raising campaign has been set up backed by numerous celebrities who have participated in a huge range of events to gather together the required funding.
Louder Than War is delighted to announce that the campaign has been sucessful and the organisers have today confirmed that a bronze statue of Frank will be erected in Timperley in 2013. The organisers have given us a quick update and released details of a celebration event…
Due to some very generous and sympathetic people allowing for a more economical costing, the bronze FRANK SIDEBOTTOM statue for Timperley (6 feet outside Manchester) is now a reality. The project has gone into pre-production (scaling up and moulding) and we are aiming for an official unveiling on Franks Birthday, April 1st, 2013.
Financially, we are not quite there yet, with site survey costs, planning fees and transport etc….we need to raise a final Â£2,500.
We aim to do this by hosting one last fundraiser, with all proceeds going directly to the statue fund.
It’s going to be different from the last 2 events…it’s more of a celebration of actually reaching the goal and it’s going to have a definite ‘Sidebottom’ theme to it.
The event Franks Fantastic Final Festive Fundraiser is to take place on Saturday 15th December at the Night & Day Cafe, Oldham Street, Manchester
Ticket strictly limited to 200!
The line-up includes;
Chris Sievey’s highly original Power-Pop combo…
Rick Sarko and Barry Spencer joining forces with Harry Sievey (Chris’s son) up front on Vox and Guitar.
Sidebottom’s Got Talent
Spoof talent show with Frank impersonators and a celebrity panel including Mike Joyce, Maxine Peake, and LTW boss John Robb.
Sidebottom collaborators, instrumental in getting Frank out of retirement back in 2004. Hammond-Beat-Bash-Boogaloo from Wigan. (LTW review)
Hank Sidebottom And The Hellrazors
Franks long lost elder brother returns to play C+W renditions of the 1971 demos for The Beatle’s Apple records.
Franks Celebrity Sleepover
Rare chance to see the complete un-aired TV pilot show filmed shortly before his death. Guest starring Mike Joyce, Andy Rourke and Charlie Chuck.
Young Harry’s solo ‘singer/songwriter’ project.
Tickets are on sale now – to buy tickets and for further info follow Frank


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Your dog is an important member of the family, so it’s only natural that you’re going to want to make sure that you feed them the best possible food you can.
While you think buying dog food is as simple as picking up whatever is on sale, it’s recommended that you find a dog food that will be able to give your dog the nutrition they need for each stage of life.
This is where IAMS PROACTIVE HEALTH Adult Dry Dog Food comes into play.
In this review, we are going to talk a little more about the features of the IAMS PROACTIVE HEALTH Adult Dry Dog Food, but we are also going to give you an overview of what people who have purchased the dog food had to say about their overall experience with it.
Then, we’re going to give you our recommendation on whether or not this adult dog food is something you should consider purchasing for your own dog!
IAMS Proactive Health Review: Product Overview
When it comes to feeding your dog a good large breed dog food, you’re going to gravitate toward brands that are known for high-quality products. The IAMS company is a popular choice because it is synonymous with excellence. There are numerous products under the IAMS umbrella, all of which emphasize the nutritional value of their food.
6 main ingredients in IAMS PROACTIVE HEALTH Adult Dry Dog Food include:
- Chicken – After cooking, most of the water is removed, greatly reducing the actual meat content.
- Cornmeal – An inexpensive and controversial cereal grain with little nutritional value.
- Sorghum – Gluten-free and promotes smooth blood sugar behavior, unlike other grains
- Chicken By-Product Meal – Leftover parts of the chicken after prime cuts have been used.
- Beet Pulp – High fiber by-product after the sugar beet processing.
- Chicken Fat – Fat from rendered chicken, rich in Omega-6 fatty acid—essential for all life.
The IAMS PROACTIVE HEALTH Adult Dry Dog Food is formulated for dogs older than one year old. The formulation of the food is going to help your dog build strong, firm muscles with chicken protein, but your dog will also get essential nutrients for a healthy heart.
The dog food is enriched with antioxidants that will help maintain your dog’s immune system, but it also features a gentle source of fiber to help your dog’s body absorb the nutrients it needs.
The crunchy kibble of the food will keep your dog’s teeth free of plaque and tartar buildup, which ultimately leads to bad breath. This dog food comes highly recommended by vets because it is completely balanced with no artificial flavors, preservatives, or fillers.
What Others Say
When we looked at the user reviews, we saw that a large percentage had great things to say about the dog food and left positive ratings. Of these reviews, people commented on how quickly their dogs with sensitive stomachs respond to the food. One customer stated their dog had loose stool for 10 days and when they fed them this food, that problem cleared up quickly and they had regular, solid, bowel movements.
Customers also have said that this dog food helped their dog’s skin problems within a month. These pups went from scratching themselves to baldness, to not scratching at all. These customers have said that their dogs have a lovely thick, shiny coat.
Another customer said that this good is excellent if you have large dogs that are pretty active, as it gives them the energy they need to stay playful and active.
So what did the remaining small percentage of customers who left below stellar reviews have to say? The most common complaint customers had was that the food smelled moldy to them. When they asked for a replacement, the second bag smelled the same. Several customers have commented that the bag of dog food they received was damaged and one customer even found bugs in the food.
Another customer said that their latest purchase caused their dog to have severe gas, whereas previous bags did not have that effect on the dog. Another customer said that their dogs, who were not picky by any means, wouldn’t touch the food. The birds, however, enjoyed it.
Of all the dog food brands available, it can be a challenge trying to decide which food is going to give your dog the nutrition they need to stay healthy and fit. You might think that any old dog food will do, but that isn’t the case.
When you’re picking your dog’s food, you have to think about the ingredients in the food as well as the overall budget.
The IAMS PROACTIVE HEALTH Adult Dry Dog Food is both affordable (priced very competitively) but it also features a quality protein source as well as a variety of healthy nutrients that your dog will benefit from. The L-carnitine in the food will help build fat faster and boost your dog’s metabolism, the amino acids, protein, and Omega-6 acids are all essential nutrients that will help keep your faithful pal happy and healthy.
If you decide to make the switch from one food to another, you’re going to want to gradually introduce your dog to the new food. Though they may not take to it right away, by slowly incorporating it in small amounts into their regular food and then increasing it, their bodies will get used to it and they may not even notice the change.
Before you purchase a large-sized bag, we suggest you try a smaller bag first, just to see if your dog will take to the food or if they’ll turn their nose up at it. We would hate for you to spend your money on dog food that your pup won’t even sniff!
A big-dog lover, successful marketing executive, and website developer, Brian founded Canine Weekly in 2016. Brian lives just outside of Seattle with his wife and child. Brian grew up with labs and the family is eager to get another Labrador once their newborn is a little older. Brian is the former owner of Canine Weekly.

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HempFusion, a leading U.S. health and wellness brand, could see tremendous growth with CBD products
- As consumers continue to prioritize personal wellness, the global wellness industry continues to grow and recently surpassed $4.5 trillion in total revenues
- Within the health and wellness industry, there is a growing market for CBD-based products that is expected to increase to US $19.5 billion by 2025
- Women and Baby Boomers are prioritizing their and their families’ health, and CBD products could be the next massive growth opportunity
- HempFusion offers a wide variety of OTC pain, probiotic and broad-spectrum hemp extract products available through four fast-growing brands
- HempFusion’s compliance-driven strategy in the CBD industry has positioned the Company to win a meaningful share of a rapidly growing category
While the COVID-19 pandemic has transformed the world, one of the most significant changes is the heightened awareness consumers have begun to experience when it comes to their personal health.
A global survey from McKinsey notes that 42 per cent of consumers consider wellness a top priority in their lives, representing a major opportunity for health and wellness companies.
In fact, the Global Wellness Institute values the global wellness industry at US $4.5 trillion, and amidst this global industry is a growing market for CBD-based products that could grow at a 37 per cent CAGR to US $19.5 billion by 2025.
Regulatory complexities coupled with the need for strong operations reflect a barrier to entry for CBD companies that has risen greatly since the ratification of the U.S Farm Bill in 2018 as several ‘bad players’ have negatively impacted the industry.
However, health and wellness company HempFusion Wellness Inc. (TSX: CBD.U | US: CBDHF | FWB: 8OO) has focused on formulating compliant high-quality products with future regulations in mind. HempFusion’s management has decades of experience navigating U.S. regulatory barriers, providing the company with a competitive advantage that is difficult for current and new entrants to surpass.
A compliance and quality-driven strategy
HempFusion is a company that illustrates the potential for CBD-based products to be incorporated into a broader wellness offering. The company offers a variety of hemp extract products (including tinctures, capsules, gummies and topicals) sold across three leading brands: HempFusion CBD, Sagely Naturals and Apothecanna.
HempFusion's two most recent acquisitions added over $8 million in revenue. Sagely Naturals develops over-the-counter CBD products marketed to women. Topical CBD brand Apothecanna appeals to the Baby Boomer generation.
Women and Baby Boomers are two key health and wellness industry demographics since both prioritize their well-being and are careful about what they consume. HempFusion’s Sagely Naturals and Apothecanna acquisitions were part of the company’s strategy to further penetrate these lucrative demographics.
HempFusion’s CMO Ola Lassard says that it’s difficult for a company to be all things to all people and that HempFusion’s multiple brands can “Speak to many people directly and succinctly in a way that is meaningful to them.”
“We believe the company is in the strongest position it has ever been with significant partnerships, developments, new distributors, and international channels deep in development.” –Jason Mitchell, CEO, HempFusion Wellness Inc.
The company has been busy developing ingestible CBD programs within its brands to increase sales in anticipation of potential regulatory changes in the U.S. Bill HR841 is currently under deliberation in Congress and could allow for ingestibles to be produced from hemp-derived CBD as dietary supplements.
Jason Mitchell, CEO and Co-founder of HempFusion and certified Naturopathic Doctor, says, “Both Apothecanna and Sagely were CBD topical companies; we have now moved both into ingestibles programs that will be completely compliant with what’s proposed in Bill HR841 and current FDA methodologies.
“We know that topicals are good business, but ingestible products could be 5-10x the velocity of topicals at retail — an exponentially larger opportunity than topicals.”
Should Bill HR841 pass and effectively remove the FDA’s argument that CBD is a drug, HempFusion is positioned to immediately capitalize on the U.S. CBD ingestible opportunity.
Compliance plays a key role in HempFusion’s overall strategy. Navigating the complicated regulatory environment and committing to following the current and proposed rules allows HempFusion to enter markets first, mitigate legal risk and build consumer trust in the long run. HempFusion is one of the few companies that is already marketing FDA Drug Listed Topicals in full compliance with all FDA regulations.
Safe product development is also a priority — HempFusion is a board member of the U.S Hemp Roundtable, a coalition of companies that work to advance safe hemp and CBD products, and HempFusion’s CMO is the Roundtable’s first 2-term President. A strict focus on being legally compliant and thorough scientific product testing has allowed HempFusion to build a reputation for safe CBD products.
CBD products are not HempFusion’s only offerings, however. Sagely recently introduced a line of OTC topical products that immediately received distribution at over 1,100 stores of a top U.S. retailer. The company also owns Probulin Probiotics, one of the fastest-growing probiotic brands in the health and wellness market according to SPINs data.
Probulin’s potential growth is significant. The brand recently launched an Amazon store and significant future growth opportunities could come from abroad. Through the combination of CBD and non-CBD brands, HempFusion products are currently sold in over 18,000 retail outlets across 50 states, including large national retailers like Kroger, Publix, Rite Aid, CVS, Walgreens, Sprouts, Target, Whole Foods, and Fresh Thyme market. HempFusion also recently launched a private label business with a large national retailer, providing the company with another significant source of revenue.
A global distribution strategy
HempFusion’s strategy involves capturing revenue opportunities from multiple distribution channels including Food, Drug and Mass (FDM) retailers, e-commerce, convenience stores, and health care professionals. The strategy also includes partnerships that allow the company to enter markets such as Europe, China and the Middle East, primarily through Probulin, its fast-growing probiotics brand.
Although HempFusion’s international strategy is in its early stage, it is working. Five Probulin products recently received approval from the United Arab Emirates’ Ministry of Health. The approval is significant as it is a precursor to receiving Dubai Drug Code numbers. These numbers label products as drugs that can be prescribed by doctors and covered by insurance providers. HempFusion also signed a distribution agreement with a key pharmacy chain this year that boasts 1,200 locations across the Middle East.
In China, HempFusion has received conditional approval to launch CBD products on Tmall and has already launched Probulin products on the platform. Tmall is an Alibaba Group-operated online marketplace that represents over 750 million potential consumers throughout mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan.
In Europe, a distributor is set to provide HempFusion and Probulin access to retailers across Ireland. HempFusion and Probulin products are expected to be sold throughout Europe after initial distribution in Ireland and the U.K.
On taking a broad approach to distribution channels and countries, HempFusion COO Jon Visser notes, “We work with partners in each country and do the regulatory work because those markets are only going to be open for compliant companies with established partnerships. Our goal is to be everywhere we can, giving major retailers confidence that HempFusion is the leading, trustworthy, compliant brand globally.”
The combination of HempFusion’s regulatory expertise along with its strong and growing retail presence pre-positions the business to win when the regulatory environment changes and FDM retailers are allowed to carry its fast-selling ingestible products.
HempFusion expects to grow FY2021 revenue to between US $12.5 million and US $13.5 million on a Pro-forma basis with guidance for FY2022 of US $20 million to US $25 million.
The main catalyst for this boost is HempFusion’s growth from 4,000 retail locations to 18,000 following the acquisitions of Sagely Naturals and Apothecanna this year. The portfolio of brands allows HempFusion to cross-sell and access major retailers including Albertsons, Nordstrom and Whole Foods.
HempFusion’s guidance and expected growth for FY2022 is built on the strength of the Company’s current operations, representing organic growth and large expansions in distribution both in channels and geography. As well, the company’s rapidly growing non-CBD business, including Probulin, should see another year of strong growth. The guidance does not consider the potential for regulatory change in the U.S., which would further boost outcomes for the company should ingestible hemp-based CBD products be deregulated in the United States.
HempFusion’s value proposition
HempFusion’s strict approach to compliance, coupled with safe product development and a broad distribution strategy, allows the company to enter major food, drug and mass retailers that are not open to other CBD companies. To execute this disciplined strategy successfully, HempFusion has assembled a management team that brings expertise in public markets, finance, legal, CPG and M&A.
HempFusion launched its IPO on the TSX Venture Exchange in January 2021, making it the first U.S CBD and wellness product company to list directly in Canada.
As HempFusion’s CEO Jason Mitchell notes, “We believe the company is in the strongest position it has ever been with significant partnerships, developments, new distributors, and multiple international channels to sell our leading health and wellness brands.”
Investors seeking to participate in the health and wellness sector should consider HempFusion Wellness Inc. (TSX: CBD.U | US: CBDHF | FWB: 8OO), an industry leader that could provide significant upside on an established and growing base business should the U.S. remove CBD-restrictions on hemp-based, CBD ingestibles.
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Forget sugar cookies and fruitcake! There’s a new holiday favorite in town: the vacation cookie pizza!The cookie
pizza is best for many reasons. It pleases kids and adults alike. It’s simple to transport and to serve at celebrations. Plus, you can put your own special spin on it and embellish it nevertheless you want!Pillsbury has a basic dish to follow to make the pizza envisioned above, but remember you can make this vacation cookie pizza all your very own. Don’t be afraid to include your spin, or let the kiddos assist. Vacation cookie pizzas are really forgiving, so proceed and let the children get untidy and have fun with it. The outcome will still be pure deliciousness.Here’s exactly what I advise: First, get some pre-made cookie dough from the shop.(Yes, I informed you this was easy!)Sugar cookie dough will most likely be best, as it will offer you a neutral base that you can then get creative with later on. You can likewise use chocolate chip cookie dough, gingerbread dough or whatever your little vacation heart desires!Spray a round pan with nonstick spray. Then lay out the pieces of cookie dough, flatten them, and spread it out so that it becomes your”pizza crust.” Then pop it in the oven.Once it is completed, it’s time to start decorating! While the dough is still warm, you add chocolate chips. Then, take a spatula and spread the melting chocolate goodness all over every inch (consider it as the sauce for your pizza.) Once again, you can get creative here. You might use white chocolate chips, peppermint chips or butterscotch or cinnamon chips. It’s up to you and your elves!Still have leftover Halloween sweet? How about this for a delicious vacation meal, as Instagram user kayla_c_r did? I made dessert pizza, because I still have leftover Halloween sweet … Anyone desire a slice?! #cookiepizza #leftovercandy #giantcookie #dessertpizza A post shared by Kayla Richardson(@kayla_c_r)on Nov 12, 2017 at 3:44 pm PST You can drizzle your pizza with melted peanut butter(think of this as the “cheese”layer of your pizza
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peanut route. Instead, think about sprinkling it with melted marshmallows! Allergy-friendly and scrumptious. You could even utilize vegan marshmallows if you wished to go gelatin-free. Finally, leading your vacation cookie pizza with sweet or sprinkles. As you can see in the Pillsbury cookie pizza, holiday-colored sweets make a best option, however you might also utilize crumbled peppermint bark or shredded coconut!I likewise like this festive-colored cookie pizza that Instagram user mccawbudsberg shared, which looks like a real pizza at the very same time. Adorable, best? #cookiepizza @wyeastpizza A post shared by @mccawbudsberg on May 8, 2017 at 7:09 am PDT Remember: Don’t hesitate to customize your holiday pizza to your very own tastes.

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text: The tutors joined us to put on a very good show. Woodwind, brass and strings entertained a hall full of parents and grandparents. Some children were able to showcase their talent as soloists. Others decided to play as a group. Everyone agreed that we have some extremely talented youngsters.

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Special mention to the good people at PARRAMATTA LANES for such an amazing musical component! We so blown away by the festival & how much emphasis the team put into the Sydney music scene. Their programming this year includes some amazing local acts producers, beat-makers, artists & DJ’s who have been doing massive things around town.
Parramatta Lanes runs from Tues 15th Oct – Friday 18 Oct, over 4 days in Parramatta CBD & surrounding areas. For anyone who hasn’t been it is an open air lane way community festival showcasing dope local music, artwork, poetry, light installations, street food, dance & more.
Check out their website for more info, maps & set times.
Here is our list of some of dope local SOUL, JAZZ, HIP HOP acts we recommended checking out over the 4 days.
Artist we recommend checking out.
- DJ Morphingaz – He is such a dope selector & turntablist, one of this cities finest playing a couple of nights at Centenary Sq.
- Stayfly DJ’s – This whole crew just create dope shit, from street art, live shows & party sets, they just get it. Catch them Wednesday at Centenary Sq.
- Soul of Sydney (obviously), we will be laying down the funk selections on Thursday night at Centenary Sq.
- GLO and Mohi are two amazing talents, vocalist & producers doing pretty dope shit that has been catching us for a while. Check out some of Mohi’s music on our playlist. Wed at Dirrabarri Lane
- Mike Akox – Sydneys homegrown don of Modern Afro inspired goodness has been putting out some amazing music, we caught him do a small feature a few months sback and his live shows are very hot and well worth checking out. Catch him at the rooftop.
- DJ MEEM – Soul of Sydney crowd favorite has been doing it for eons as a radio host, DJ, Beat-maker, Remixer & producer. Catch him at the willow grove stage.
- ELLA HABER – This girls voice has been hitting everyone we know in the heart the last year or so since she put out her EP. She has such a beautiful refined soul sound that has even caught the ear of Gilles Peterson Worldwide Radioshow.
- The Ashmatix – (Best Name Ever) – These dudes make some pretty interesting Hip Hop joints fused with Jazz & heavy on the samples and proper DJ cuts like so much of the music I loved in the 90’s back when DJ’s used to cut and dig for breaks.
- Zeadala – Poetry & Soul music! Western Sydney’s artist has put out some very smooth cuts the last few months that have been on heavy rotation on our end. She is a true creative and mesmerizing performer with goose bump worthy vocals, Zeadala is steadily making a name for herself in Sydney’s art scene.
- Godtet – GODTET is the brainchild of Australian Instrumentalist and producer Godriguez. Praised for his production on ‘The Great Mixtape’ for Sampa the Great. GODTET see’s Godriguez stepping back into the live format of production with his band plus Simon Mavin (Hiatus Kaiyote) & Ziggy Zeitgeist, his releases are so original and such an enjoyable listen, we cant wait to see how it all comes together for the live show.
- Gordon Koang – I only just started listening to Gordon’s music which is heavily inspired by his time growing up in South-Sundan & his time in Australia.


A MAN and a woman have been arrested and a firearm recovered following a shooting at a home in Dunlop on Saturday night.
On Sunday, police arrested a 32-year-old man from Charnwood in relation to the shooting in which a man was shot through the front door of his home in Percy Begg Circuit following followed a disturbance in the same street earlier in the evening.
The injured victim was taken to hospital by ambulance.
In today’s (June 1) arrests, a 20-year-old Page woman was bailed to appear in the ACT Magistrates Court on Monday, June 15 charged with property damage and common assault and a man was summonsed to appear in court at a later date.
The firearm was found in bushland north of Dunlop Ponds. Police believe it was used in the shooting.
They say the shooting is not related to criminal-gang activity.


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Has the legal career field always interested you?
Just imagine going from zero to a good career within a few quick months. A legal assistant or paralegal training course may well be the means to grasp it.
You’re going to become a working specialist in the legal business, working at a number of the things that a lawyer frequently does, but without the personal and financial investment of spending a few years in law school. You are able to start training at either a local campus or a web-based school.
Legal Assistant / Paralegal Profession Profile
Paralegals — or legal assistants — help attorneys prepare for hearings, trials and client sessions. They commonly complete complicated groundwork tasks, compiling important material and creating documents that provide authority to a legal position.
According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment opportunities of paralegals is likely to expand 21 % by 2021. This growth is bigger than the nationwide pace for other occupations.
There should be a rise in the demand for professionals who have specialized industry experience, which might include bankruptcy, real estate, medical malpractice, or accidents and injuries. Besides the typical roles with small or big law offices, occupational prospects also occur in State, Federal, and city government departments, consumer associations, and throughout the various court systems.
Schooling, Qualifications and Degrees
There are roughly 1,000 universities, law schools, and private schools that deliver proper paralegal instruction coursework either at a campus or online; of these, approximately 265 curricula are approved by the American Bar Association (ABA). Academic certifications for paralegals range between a certification to a Masters degree.
With respect to certification, The National Association of Legal Assistants offers the Certified Paralegal, the Certified Legal Assistant, plus the Advanced Paralegal Certification. Besides that, the National Federation of Paralegal Association can give their Registered Paralegal credential to individuals who have completed a undergraduate college degree, at least two years of experience, and can also pass the certification test.
As you get nearer to graduating, these institutions put in the work to offer job placement expertise. This help and support continues all through your career path.
Does it sound pretty good? Let’s get started.
These schools offer degree programs:
- Online Bachelor's programs include Healthcare Management, Public Health, IT, Psychology, BBA & Criminal Justice
- Dedicated to delivering quality education and personalized attention to students since 1899
- Provide a range of campus experiences and services online including advising, tutoring, student community, and career services
- Give students and alumni access to career assistants who help with resumes, cover letters, job hunting, and more.
- Paralegal Studies (AS)
Welcome to Argosy University
Argosy University offers doctoral, master's, and bachelor's degree programs to students through its eight colleges: College of Behavioral Sciences, Graduate School of Business and Management, College of Education, College of Health Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, College of Creative Arts and Design, College of Clinical Psychology and Western State College of Law at Argosy University as well as certificate programs in many areas.
- Master of Law in Compliance

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|關鍵字： 百香果；果實品質；巨量營養元素；微量營養元素；passion fruit；fruit quality；macronutrients concentration；micronutrients concentration
|摘要： 本研究目的探討鉀對‘台農1號’（Passiflora edulis x P. edulis f. flavicarpa）百香果生長之影響，並藉由調查台灣百香果主要產區：南投縣埔里鎮大坪頂地區之10果園，了解在台灣慣行栽培模式下百香果葉片礦物元素與果實品質之週年變化。由於埔里地區的土壤多為紅土，性質偏酸，同時許多前人研究指出，百香果在酸性的土壤環境中生長較佳，且營養吸收與土壤酸鹼值高度相關，因此利用水耕栽培系統控制酸鹼值，探討酸鹼值對百香果生長之影響。結果顯示以pH 5.5在葉片數、株高、側芽數、莖鮮重、葉鮮重、根乾重、莖乾種、葉乾重顯著高於pH 7.0。 進一步探討鉀濃度對百香果生長之影響，以水耕栽培系統調整鉀濃度為6（對照）、4.5（花後增加為9 mM）、3.0、1.5、0.75與0 mM的水耕液栽培百香果，比較不同濃度鉀溶液對百香果生長量及果實品質之影響。結果顯示，以0 mM處理後3週在老葉出現缺鉀徵狀，莖長、葉片數及側芽數隨鉀濃度降低，顯著低於對照組。葉綠素a、b、總葉綠素及類胡蘿蔔素含量隨鉀濃度降低而降低，且葉片過氧化物酶活性下降，植株根、莖及葉片之乾鮮重，隨鉀濃度降低而降低。9 mM之葉片可溶性糖、澱粉濃度顯著高於其他處理。上、中、下位葉之葉片鉀濃度與水耕液之鉀濃度皆呈正相關，缺鉀處理葉片鉀、鐵含量顯著低於對照組。缺鉀處理之平均果實鮮重、大小、總可溶性固形物含量、果實乾重、果皮相對含水量皆顯著低於對照組。第二年度試驗以缺鉀配方為基礎添加氯化鉀配置之鉀濃度為12、6（對照）與0 mM的水耕液栽培百香果。結果顯示，0 mM處理表現與第一年度試驗結果相符，在植株生長量、開花、果實品質等各方面生長表現皆顯著低於其他處理。而整體生長上以12 mM的鉀含量處理在各方面生長表現較佳，其果實品質如果實重、總可溶性固形物、可滴定酸含量、果皮鮮重、果皮含水率皆顯著高於缺鉀（0 mM）處理。在相同濃度下以硫酸鉀搭配磷酸二氫鉀作為鉀源之處理，在莖鮮重、莖乾重、葉乾種及果皮全可溶性糖含量上顯著高於以氯化鉀作為鉀源之處理，而在果汁總可溶性固形物、可滴定酸含量上顯著低於氯化鉀處理。本研究結果顯示缺鉀對百香果營養生長及果實品質均有負面影響，且植株缺鉀易誘導新葉黃白化缺鐵症，進而影響葉綠素含量。 基於在鉀濃度試驗中觀察到鉀缺乏誘導鐵缺乏之表現，因此進一步探討鐵缺乏對百香果生長之影響。結果顯示缺鐵直接抑制百香果生長，0.04 mM（每週添加3次EDTA-Fe）處理在株高、側芽數、莖乾重、葉片鐵、錳含量上顯著高於缺鐵（0 mM）處理。同時0 mM處理之果汁總可溶性固形物含量顯著低於其他處理。本研究結果顯示鉀肥對百香果營養生長及果實品質影響皆巨，須審慎使用。為提高‘台農1號’百香果生長並生產高品質果實，應控制土壤酸鹼值於4.5至5.5間，並自營養生長期即施用鉀，同時注意鐵的補充。The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of potassium on the growth of ‘Tainung No.1’ passion fruit (Passiflora edulis x P. edulis f. flavicarpa). For understanding the annual changes in leaf mineral elements and fruit quality during passion fruit growth and development, 10 orchards in the main producing area of Taiwan located in Dapingding area, Puli Township, Nantou County were selected. In the second part of this research, the effect of pH value on passion fruit growth was investigated. The soil in Puli area is mostly red soil and slightly acidic. Many previous studies have pointed out that passion fruit grows better in an acid soil environment, and nutrient absorption is highly related to soil pH. Our results showed that in pH 5.5, the number of leaves, plant height, number of lateral buds, stem fresh weight, leaf fresh weight, root dry weight, stem species, leaf dry weight were significantly higher than those in pH 7.0. To further explore the effect of potassium concentration on the growth potential and quality of ‘Tainung No.1’ passion fruit, the hydroponic cultivation system was used to adjust the potassium concentration to 6 (control), 4.5 (increased to 9 mM after flowering), 3.0, 1.5, 0.75 and 0 mM. Results from this study showed that potassium deficiency symptoms appeared in the old leaves three weeks after treatment, the stem length, total number of leaves and number of lateral buds decreased as potassium concentration decreased, with a level significantly lower than that of the control group. The contents of chlorophyll a and b, total chlorophyll, carotenoids, the activity of leaf peroxidase (POD) and root, stem and leaf fresh/dry weight decreased as potassium concentration decreased. Leaf sugar and starch contents were significantly higher in 9 mM K treatment compared to other treatment. The potassium concentration in the upper, middle and lower leaves was positively correlated with the potassium concentration in the hydroponic solution. The potassium and iron content in the leaves treated with 0 mM was significantly lower than the control group. The average fruit fresh weight, size, total soluble solid content, dry weight of fruit and relative water content of the fruit shell in 0 mM K treatment were significantly lower than those of the control group. To understand the effect of higher potassium concentration on passion fruit, the Hoagland nutrient solution was adjusted by using a potassium concentration of 6 mM as the control in the 2nd year’s experiment. Potassium chloride was used to prepar the nutrient solution with various potassium concentrations including 12, 6 and 0 mM. Our results showed that the tested resulted in the 0 mM K treatment was consistent with those observed in the first year, with the growth performance, flowering, fruit quality and other aspects of plant growth significantly lower than other treatments. Overall growth performance was better, and the fruit quality such as solid weight, total soluble solids, titratable acid content, fresh peel weight, and peel moisture content was significantly higher in the 12 mM K treatment than those of 0 mM. Treatment by using potassium sulfate and potassium dihydrogen phosphate as the potassium source, the stem fresh and dry weight, leaf dry weight and total soluble sugar content in husk were significantly higher, but the soluble solids content and titratable acid were significantly lower than those treated with same concentration of potassium chloride as the potassium source. Results from this study showed that potassium deficiency has a negative effect on the vegetative growth and fruit quality of passion fruit, and that potassium deficiency in plants can easily induce iron deficiency, revealed by the yellowing of new leaves which in turn affects chlorophyll content. Based on the observation that potassium deficiency may induce iron deficiency in the potassium concentration test, we next discuss the effect of iron deficiency on passion fruit growth. Our results confirmed that iron deficiency directly inhibited the growth of passion fruit. The plant height, number of lateral buds, stem weight, leaf iron and manganese contents were significantly higher in the treatment with 0.04 mM (EDTA-Fe, added 3 times a week) than those in the treatment with 0 mM. Meanwhile, the soluble solid content in the 0 mM treatment was significantly lower than those in the control group (0.02 mM) and 0.04 mM treatment. Results from this study showed that potassium fertilizer has a huge impact on the vegetative growth and fruit quality of passion fruit and must be used with caution. In order to improve the growth of ‘Tainung No.1’passion fruit and produce high-quality fruits, the soil pH should be controlled between 4.5 and 5.5, and potassium should be applied during the vegetative growth phase by paying attention to iron supplementation.

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NATO seeks constructive dialogue with Russia — StoltenbergWorld January 19, 13:43
At least 30 firefighters feared dead as burning building collapses in Iran — mediaWorld January 19, 13:41
Kremlin gives no comment on Constitutional Court’s decision on Yukos caseRussian Politics & Diplomacy January 19, 13:35
Kremlin rejects Biden’s reproaches of Russia’s aggressivenessRussian Politics & Diplomacy January 19, 13:26
Embassy in talks with Spanish authorities to protect detained Russian programmer’s rightsRussian Politics & Diplomacy January 19, 13:23
Russia invited US to join talks on Syria in Astana — LavrovRussian Politics & Diplomacy January 19, 13:14
Spanish court to consider request on detained Russian programmer’s extradition to USWorld January 19, 13:14
Upgraded Night Hunter's weapon systems to surpass all foreign counterparts — designerMilitary & Defense January 19, 13:14
'We shouldn't kid ourselves': Russian PM says sanctions most likely to stay in placeBusiness & Economy January 19, 13:12
MAKHACHKALA, November 25, 6:51 /ITAR-TASS/. Unidentified gunners fired at the car of a policeman early Monday in Degestan's Khasavyurt. The policeman died, an official in the press service of the Dagestani Interior Ministry told Itar-Tass.
"Gunners in Khasavyurt fired at a Priora car driven by a police office. He died and his passenger was wounded," the official said.
A source at the Investigative Committee of Russia (SKR) department for Dagestan confirmed the fact of the policeman's murder, pointing out that the killed man was Senior Lieutenant of Police and that the crime was committed at about two a.m. on Energetichesky Proyezd (Energy Lane) in front of the policeman's home.


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Losing someone we love is common in human life. Nobody can live on for centuries and centuries. And losing anyone we love, care for, is a deep pain we must endure. But be in pain is not that we carry it out and it complicate our life. Therefore, expressing the grief, sharing the pain with all those who are feeling the same is a way to cope up with the inevitable occurrence of human life. Funerals are such cultural rituals that make the opening to share the pain, sorrow, and the tears of losing a loved one. Funeral is actually a way of remembering the person who is not alive physically, but always in the close ones’ mind, their hearts. Such a formal commemoration, like funeral, highlights the inconsolable crucial part to make believe the reality that the misfortune has actually happened and is set to happen to all at times.
Funeral In Different Culture
Different religions have their own culture and every culture has their own rituals. The same happens in case of funeral as well. As Australia is a country with citizens with different religious belief, mix of cultures there are lots of different funeral ceremonies come to happen. But most of the time the funeral arrangements become difficult for the families who are even not used to with the sudden grief. Therefore, the best help in Australia is the funeral service providers who offer all-inclusive funeral service to their clients.
These service providers provide all type of religious as well as non-religious funeral homes Fawkner and the celebrants working for these institutions are highly qualified, extremely experienced in conducting services for all or any religion, like Catholic, Jewish, Hindu, Muslim, Buddhist, and any other. Besides the religious, non-religious funeral service is something that does not go after the ritualistic funeral of any particular religious belief. Non-religious funeral is usually held in non-religious chapels but if any family who want to held the ceremony in any other place like a park the person loved can surely be done by the celebrants. The non-religious funerals commonly include a warm welcome and welcoming speech, a few musical homage, one or more eulogies, photo and video presentations and finally a touchy and emotional goodbye.
People may think sometime they themselves can arrange all about the funeral ceremony but often it becomes difficult for them to bear the pain losing their loved one and arranging an important event all their own. Therefore, these service providers are those who help most in this time. They provide complete guidance and arrange all the necessary things to conduct a heart-warming funeral ceremony to get over the grief and wish that the departed soul rest in peace.

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Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute Expands Care With New Cancer Center Location In Sebring
Fort Myers, Fla., July 24, 2020 —— Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS), recently cut the ribbon on a new state-of-the-art facility at 1396 Whisper Circle, Sebring, FL to provide comprehensive treatments and a variety of services to adults with cancer and other diseases. The new location replaces the existing FCS clinic at 4420 Sun-N-Lake Blvd. in Sebring.
To enhance patient comfort and convenience, the new, 13,500 square foot clinic has nearly double the space of the former location and includes 16 private exam rooms and 40 infusion therapy chairs. The new location also includes some on-site laboratory testing, as well as PET and CT scanning services. The new building was designed with feedback and guidance from patients and incorporates colors, lighting, art and natural elements proven to help reduce stress and promote positive patient outcomes.
“Our new location provides patients who live in and around Highlands County easy access to the newest and most advanced treatments, close to home,” said FCS CEO Brad Prechtl, MBA. “This is the very essence of world-class, community-based oncology care.”
FCS President & Managing Physician Dr. Lucio Gordan said, “With the opening of our new facility, we will offer many advantages to our patients, including access to the most advanced immunotherapies and targeted treatments as well as next generation imaging technology that provides clinicians with highly detailed images, which are a vital component of cancer treatment today.”
Florida Cancer Specialists Vice President of Practice Operations Jeffrey Rubin; Sebring Office Manager Susan Ferguson; Medical Oncologist & Hematologist Wasif Riaz, MD; Medical Oncologist & Hematologist Mahender Yellu, MBBS, MD, MHA; President & CEO of Sebring Chamber of Commerce Liz Barber; Medical Oncologist & Hematologist Amit Shah, MD; Medical Oncologist & Hematologist Syed Ahmed, MD; Regional Director of Operations Jodi Lohnes; Sebring Head Nurse Gretchen Abbott, RN,BSN,OCN and Chief Marketing & Sales Officer Shelly Glenn cutting the ribbon at the new FCS Sebring location
About Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, LLC: (FLCancer.com)
Recognized by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) with a national Clinical Trials Participation Award, Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) offers patients access to more clinical trials than any private oncology practice in Florida. Over the past 5 years, the majority of new cancer drugs approved for use in the U.S. were studied in clinical trials with Florida Cancer Specialists participation.* Trained in such prestigious medical schools and research institutes as Duke, Stanford, Harvard, Emory, MD Anderson, and Memorial Sloan Kettering, our physicians are consistently ranked nationally as Top Doctors by U.S. News & World Report.
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Currently, every state court system in the US has a legal e-filing option in place. However, requirements vary from one state to the next. Some states have mandatory requirements, while others have optional e-filing services. E-filing options also vary greatly depending on the type of case in question. Regardless of each state’s current status, the trend is moving toward a paperless court system, which will require mandatory e-filing.
Utah, in particular, made a big push to mandate e-filing in 2009 at the height of the recession in order to reduce costs for the state’s court systems. As a result, law firms had to adapt quickly to meet the new requirements.
One Utah firm in particular embraced document assembly technology to help them meet these new requirements. The firm focuses primarily on debt collection and chose to automate many of their legal forms such as legal pleadings, form letters, complaints, court filings, judgments and garnishments by converting them to intelligent templates using HotDocs. Now, about five years after starting this project, this firm is producing approximately 6,000 documents per month—many of which are automatically transferred to the court’s intermediary electronic filing company.
The firm’s legal assistant—now an expert HotDocs template author—stated that HotDocs has been “amazing for ourfirm.” She continued, “We are so much more productive, and HotDocs has enabled us to effectively handle tremendous growth.” They specifically chose to use the HotDocs document assembly platform because of the state’s e-filing requirements, and the results have been amazing. Her group has grown to 18, and everyone uses HotDocs intelligent templates on a daily basis.
As more and more states move to make e-filing mandatory, law firms must find ways to effectively evolve to meet these new demands. HotDocs document assembly software enables law firms to adapt and meet these changing requirements quickly and efficiently, while simultaneously providing a secure and compliant platform for handling growth and ensuring increased profits.


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Blair, a Minnesota author, gets her suspenseful novel ideas from vivid dreams she has in conjunction with news stories, people she knows, and some personal experience. She began writing, striving to have her novels rank with the best mystery novels written by the best mystery authors of the 21st century. Blair later started writing thriller novels with a focus on realistic issues. She grew up in a loving family, traveled quite a bit, and has had numerous friends from all walks of life. Celebrities rave that Blair writes some of the best thriller novels, and ranks with the best crime authors.
Blair started writing her dreams down, and turned them into short stories while taking college classes in writing. One of her instructors was so intrigued by a short story she wrote, and encouraged her to write it as a longer story, which she did, and it eventually became a mystery/suspense novel. Blair then went on to write another story, based on several people she knew with PTSD, and that became her first crime/suspense/ novel, Jobs for Angels. Her second novel, Lure to Death quickly became a hit as a crime/thriller/suspense/murder novel and has sold many copies. Blair enjoys writing in the crime/thriller/suspense/murder/mystery genres.
Blair took the idea of starting with a short story and then expanding it and made it her model for writing. Sometimes she starts with a chapter outline, which begins with twelve chapters and can evolve into more as she writes. However, she doesn’t always use an outline, as sometimes it starts with a long paragraph, then a short story of 4-5 pages, then longer and longer, until it usually ends up being somewhere between 50,000 and 70,000 words.


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The City and County of Honolulu is a consolidated city–county located in the U.S. state of Hawaii. The municipality and county includes both the urban district of Honolulu (the state's largest city and capital) and the rest of the island of Oʻahu, as well as several minor outlying islands, including all of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands (islands beyond Niihau except Midway Atoll).--------- The consolidated city-county was established in the city charter adopted in 1907 and accepted by the Legislature of the Territory of Hawaiʻi. As a municipal corporation and jurisdiction it manages aspects of government traditionally exercised by both municipalities and counties in the rest of the United States. ------------- The population of the City and County at the 2000 Census was 876,156, making it the eleventh-largest municipality in the United States. Because of Hawaii's municipal structure, the United States Census Bureau still divides the City and County of Honolulu into several census-designated places for statistical purposes, despite the fact that it is the only incorporated area in the state.


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Perseverance and belief that God called her to
sing paid off for Nancey Jackson, whose debut album with Harmony Records released last
Free (Yes, Im Free) is receiving play on both gospel and contemporary
Christian stationsas well as some general market formatsthanks in part to
producer Loris Holland, known for his work with artists such as Mariah Carey, Patti
Labelle and Bam Crawfords Purpose. For Jackson, signing the record deal, sprinkling
the contract with tears, and recording the album were the culmination of years of
"Id been disappointed so many times, and been to that point of people
saying, Were going to sign you," says Jackson, 29, a resident of
Roselle, New Jersey. "Through it all, I said, God, if this was meant to be,
then You let it happen."
For Jackson, the release of a studio project signals a new step for a career that began
at age 6 with the choir at St. Johns M.E.R. Church, where her father has pastored
for 40 years. After years of performing solos, the Rev. Milton Biggham discovered Jackson
at St. Johns and gave her the opportunity to sing with Bishop Jeff Banks and the
Revival Temple Mass Choir, based in Newark, New Jersey. Additional singing opportunities
included background vocal work with artists such as Carey, Tramaine Hawkins, Dorothy
Norwood, Ashford & Simpson, BeBe Winans, the GMWA National Choir and the GMWA Women of
Worship Choir. Jackson also performed live with Carey at the 1994 Grammy Awards and a few
other select events.
"It was about 1988 when I really tried and said, I want to do this for a
living. I want to sing. A couple of years ago, I realized this wasnt just
about music. This is a ministry," Jackson says.
Holland signed Jackson to his production company and brought her to the attention of
Raina Bundy, head of Harmony Records. "(Holland) is extraordinary," Jackson
"When we started working together, I was so afraid. I thought, This
guys a genius. He made me feel very comfortable; we had a lot of fun.
Hes really concerned about how I take care of my gift. I had vocal lessons every day
before I recorded. He co-wrote a lot of songs with me and really encouraged me to
Jackson says the album displays the versatility of her singing gift while hopefully
appealing to a broad audience. "Its a world message to everyone. I really do
want to see gospel and Christian music come together on both sides, so I wanted to do both
of those styles of music on my album. And theres no compromising; the name of Jesus
is definitely lifted. Theres no doubt whom Im singing about."


What’s the definition of technology overkill? How about a car accessory originally designed to protect your neck from whiplash and make driving more comfortable, which has suddenly got a hard core tech makeover worthy of the Space Shuttle?
This 7 Inch Android Headrest features a ridonkulous level of tech for a car part. Like a Cortex A9 1.5GHz processor, capacitive touchscreen, built in WiFi, support for a 3G USB SIM card dongle, 1080p video playback and an FM transmitter. Yeah you’ve got to admit, it’s the fanciest headrest you’re ever going to lean your greasy noggin on.
We’re starting to wonder whether loading your vehicle with all this high tech gear (remember the Bluetooth rear view camera mirror?) will eventually cause a bit of a problem with your battery. It’s bad enough loading the car down with a 200W stereo system, but all these computers can’t be good for your average lead acid battery, surely?
Anyway we don’t have a final price on these puppies yet, but at the rate things are going you’ll probably see them as standard issue on Kia motors Real Soon Now. Good news for passengers eh?


One in 20 drivers failing eyesight test – WMP backs national road safety push
Around one in every 20 drivers being pulled over by West Midlands Police as part of road safety initiatives are failing basic eyesight tests, latest figures show.
Between March 1 and August 20 the force checked the vision of 81 motorists pulled over during deployments of Operation Close Pass – the force’s campaign to protect cyclists from dangerous overtakes.
All were required to read a number plate from 20 metres, just over 60 feet, but four of the 81 failed and had their licence revoked on the spot after being deemed a potential risk to other road users.
West Midlands Police is one of three constabularies – alongside Hampshire and Thames Valley – now supporting a national driver vision campaign being run by road safety charity BRAKE throughout September.
It means officers will test every motorist they stop in a bid to clamp down on drivers with defective eyesight.
West Midlands Police Superintendent Dave Twyford, head of the Central Motorway Police Group, said: “It’s worrying that around five per cent of drivers we’ve pulled over recently during Close Pass have failed the basic eyesight requirements.
“Not being able to see a hazard or react to a situation quickly enough can have catastrophic consequences and potentially cost lives.”
Under current rules, the only mandatory examination of a driver's vision takes place during the driving test; after a person has obtained a licence it is up to them to inform the DVLA if they develop vision problems.
However, police can request an urgent revocation of a licence through the Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) if they believe the safety of other road users will be put at risk if a driver remains on the road.
The power to revoke licences was introduced in 2013 under Cassie's Law, named after 16-year-old Cassie McCord who died when an 87-year-old man lost control of his vehicle in Colchester, Essex.
It later emerged he had failed a police eyesight test days earlier, but a legal loophole meant he was allowed to continue driving.
PC Mark Hodson added: “We have been routinely testing the eyesight of drivers for more than two years as part of Op Close Pass; drivers sometimes tell us ‘I didn’t see the cyclist’ so we give them a roadside vision check.
“As part of the BRAKE campaign our officers will be carrying out vision checks on all drivers who are pulled over on suspicion of committing a traffic offence or been involved in a collision.
“And I would urge all drivers who have concerns over their vision to book an eye test at the earliest opportunity…it could save a life.”
Anyone who has their licence revoked can apply and pay for a new one after sitting out a disqualification period; evidence must be provided to the DVLA on reapplication showing that the driver's vision meets the required standard.


Listen to Tift Merritt Covering Johnny Thunders
Tift Merritt may have released a new studio album (the excellent Stitch of the World) earlier this year, but that doesn’t mean the songwriter is finished releasing new music. ND has an exclusive stream of a new tune from Merritt, a cover of the 1978 Johnny Thunders song “You Can’t Put Your Arms Around a Memory.”
Merritt covered the track as part a new batch of tunes added to Amazon Music’s “Amazon Acoustics” playlist, which already featured songs by Jason Isbell and Ashley Monroe in its original incarnation and has since added tracks from 20 new artists, including folks like Andrew Combs, Aaron Lee Tasjan, and, of course, Merritt herself.
To get the perfect feel for the song, Merritt recruited pals from Hiss Golden Messenger to form her backing band. The resulting track is a warm, acoustic take on the late New York Dolls frontman’s jangly ode to loneliness.
“I’ve always loved this song,” Merritt says. “What a beautiful chorus. I wanted to try it like a modern Buddy Holly might, but with lots of Skeeter Davis harmony. Turns out MC Taylor and Alexandra Sauser-Monnig bring their own kind of worn in magic to the Skeeter Davis role. Thanks Johnny Thunders, we had a ball.”
The “Amazon Acoustics” playlist will be updated on September 8. Listen to “You Can’t Put Your Arms Around a Memory” before its official release below.


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If game night has gotten boring to you, get ready to shake things up. Hasbro is coming out with a new collection of board games that are parodies of some of their well-known classics, like Sorry and The Game of Life. There are five new games in the line and they’ll hit the shelf at Target on October 1st. Here are a few you can look forward to playing soon.
- Clue: What Happened Last Night? Lost In Vegas Parody Edition - The toy company has turned the classic game of our youth and turned Clue into an adult party game where seven adults reunite for fun in Vegas, but have a little too much fun. It’s basically “The Hangover” in a board game.
- Game of Life: Quarter Life Crisis Parody Edition - In this twist on the old school game, players still move around the board earning and losing money, but they also face modern dilemmas like dropping the phone in the toilet or calling in sick to binge-watch TV, all while trying to escape their debt.
- Mystery Date: Catfished Parody Edition - This take on dating in the digital age brings the classic Mystery Date game to the present. Players pick, swap, and collect the hilarious Trait and Action cards, and wade through weirdos in their search for love in the world of online dating.
- Botched Operation Parody Edition - Players are still using tweezers to remove body parts from Cavity Sam, but this time they do it while performing a stunt shown on the Challenge Card.
- Sorry! Not Sorry! Parody Edition - In this adult version of the game, players race around the board and can sabotage their friends, steal their pawns, and use the Not Sorry! Cards to reveal their wildest “have you ever” secrets.

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Every couple needs to experiment and try things in the bedroom to keep the flame burning.
Couples are always seeking new, naughty ways to have fun in the bedroom, especially when they have been together for a while. It happens to the best of relationships. Love kindles like a wildfire… then simmers down to a slow glow.
It’s natural to seek a little inspiration when things in the bedroom have become routine. You may find the thrill of having sex is not the same. The flame is not burning as brightly as it once was.
It is normal to try new things in bed. Spice up your bedroom affairs by trying new wild and dirty things that can be a life-changing opportunity for couples.
Here are some pointers to try out, which will take your sex life to the next level.
1. Try Sex Out Of Bed
Most couples only have sex in the bedroom except, sex is not restricted to the bedroom. Try sex anywhere as long as it is convenient. The urgency of having sex can bring a thrill to a person. However, having to wait until you get to the bedroom can make the fun disappear. For a change, why not try sex in the nearest place that is convenient for both of you.
2. Keep The Lights On
3. Try A Scarf For Bondage
4. Couples Should Share Fantasies
Everybody has a sexual fantasy, yes everyone! Sharing your fantasies is simply the beginning. An open-minded partner will not judge you.To begin with it is sharing things that turn you on. It does not mean you have to try them but to get things started, verbally share them to see if you’re both on the same page.
The reality is most couples do not open up about their fantasies. They fear that their partners will judge them. It leads to boring bedtime. It’s possible the same fantasy turn you both on.. regardless of what it is. It’s possible, their fantasy is naughtier than yours! Keep fantasies in the bedroom. Talk about them, share them, play them but keep them private.
5. Dirty Talk Among Couples
6. Have Rough Sex
Soft and tender sex can become boring. There is nothing wrong with indulging in a little rough sex. Rough sex needs couples to agree how far it should go. Some couples will be fine with being kissed on the lips roughly; others will not mind having it all rough, and then some more. Rough sex needs to escalate slowly to build the sexual energy. Rough sex can include verbal encouragement by both partners.. Yes, harder! You like that, don’t you? Tell me you want more? Louder!
7. Accepting All Of Him
This goes to all girlfriends who are in a romantic relationship. A man gets wild if he knows that you will swallow his cum, better still, he will get excited if you let your him do it on your chest or face. This can make intimacy be messy but freaky wild. Make his dream come true. Spice things up no matter how messy they are.
8. Touch Yourself
If you have the courage to get naughty in front of your partner, then you should do it. Visual stimulation in men does wonders. A man loves when a woman is bold and courageous. When you do it in front of him, this is a sign of trust. You can make him go crazy especially if you do not let him touch you. Getting naughty in front of your partner can be dirty and fun. The after results will be more satisfying.
9. Dress In A New Sexy Outfit
Men are easily excited by sexy lingerie. You will be surprised to see your man excited when he sees you in a sexy outfit. Wearing a sexy outfit can be a good foreplay for couples. A man can also dress up. Good fitting underwear will look appealing to a girlfriend instead of loose underwear.
10. Use A Massage
Applying a massage is relaxing but also very sensual. Casually offering your spouse a massage is the perfect start. It works both ways and is the perfect foreplay to get things going. A head, shoulders or full body massage. Cream, oils, candles and scents all set the mood.
11. Take Control
Learn to take control in the bedroom.. both of you. Both men and women can lead in the bedroom. Hearing what your partner wants and how to do it is a huge turn-on. Take charge and ride your spouse wild. Take charge in the bedroom can be dirty, wild, and fun.
12. Try New Sex Positions
Surprise your partner with a new sex position takes away the routine. Some sex styles will allow you do it, while others may not. It is up to both of you to figure out which sex style works best for you. You can take charge or let your partner take control of the position.
13. Eat Off The Ice Cream
Keep in mind it’s meant to be fun.. its a great starter and can lead to great sex. Spread ice cream, cream or chocolate sauce on your partner’s body and lick it off.
14. Let Him Feel Your Curves
You should let your partner feel your curves. This is an important part of foreplay since it gives a man a sense of ownership. It can be wild and fun to let your man feel you. This increases sexual energy to both of you. The moans will make your man want you more.
15. Seduce Your Partner
Get the party started by dropping hints, mentioning a fantasy, talking about something you know they like will get the ball rolling. Gauging by your partners reaction is what happens next. It does not have to be at home, try beginning the seduction when you’re out, like at dinner or in a bar.
Communicaton is the key to bring you two closer. Let your spouse tell you all about his or her work frustrations. Ensure you pay close attention to all the details. Allow your partner to open up and be emotional without judging. This will create an emotional bond between you two and it will make you feel closer to each other.
17. Use Some Playmates
The use of toys in the bedroom is a great idea for spicing things up during sex. There are many excellent sex toys for both him and her. They can be used together or seperately. One partner can watch while the other plays with a toy. Men are great watchers (visual) and love watching their partner pleasure themself. Don’t be surprised when your partner goes wild.
18. Role Play
Role play is basically a holiday from your everyday lives without having to go anywhere. It can be an opportunity to re-write your own sexual history, enact a long-held fantasy, or simply be sexual in a way that is distinctly different from your typical persona. If you can get over an expected bit of initial awkwardness, role playing might just lead to the best sex you’ve ever had.
The role play plots are endless
19. Use Sneaky Attacks
Used carefully, ambushing your partner to have sex unexpectedly can be wild and fun. Gauging your partners reaction is paramount in case they aren’t it. Keep it spontaneous and enjoy sex whenever it is convenient.
It’s the hottest, most intimate thing you can do with your partner—without actually touching each other.
Mutual masturbation puts two people having “solo” sex in the same room. It means touching yourself in a pleasurable way while your partner touches themselves in a pleasurable way. Mutual masturbation actually has two definitions: masturbating yourselves together or having hand sex with one another watching.
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SAK clan is a stunters and deathmatchers clan, whose members mix those activities into one original and unique gameplay style.
An RMT Motorcycle Riders Club for members only.
Dead or Alive is an unbiased and fun-loving clan founded in MBII that can and will accommodate fairness among visitors to and members from the clan.
This Is the forum for the Archeage Guild, Black Dawn. This Is where all members can stay in touch and Know what's going on in the guild.
Welcome to the Avatar Sea of Blue Movie Forums -- A fun and friendly place to share your love of James Cameron's Avatar with other great members of the Avatar community.
A roleplaying forum that has a tendency to feature sci-fi, fantasy, and pretty much anything else. We have a calm community that is plenty open-minded and are welcoming to various types of new members
Free forum : This is a place for all Kaiju League members to talk about topics and relax.
Fan Fiction Artist a future site made special for the ones who love to write and read.
A forum for members and fans of the Spartak Stunfisks to talk.
Forum for Scraps by Missy's Creative Team members
For Members of Nova Paradox's Gaming Communtiy
Members forum for discussions on establishing and maintaining a U.S. association football league.
A site for the Banishing Winds Pack which was created on Wolfquest. This is a place for the members of the pack to chat, and role-play with other members of the pack.
Free forum : A meeting place for Sith Lord members and their guest.
Here at the Legend of Kingdom Hearts, we seek to deliver aforum unlike most others: with a blend of fanfics, challengestournaments, and many, MANY other things, this forum wantsthe members to be as happy as can be. We hope you enjoyyour stay!!