I just installed SageMath-8.1.app on MacBook Touchbar OSX 10.12.6. I wanted the ClusterAlgebra/Quiver package. The 2011 manual ("Compendium") says to first install the combinatorics package "combinat " by entering "./sage -combinat install". I did that on the terminal command line in various subdirectories of SageMath-8.1.app but got only error messages. I then tried "./sage -i combinat" which produced much output with the upshot that it couldn't find combinat. "./sage package list" showed neither combinat nor anything sounding like "cluster". I will appreciate suggestions. ---If this is not the right forum for this question, please advise where to go. Thanks.
Can you say exactly where you found this 2011 manual? It may be quite out of date. The combinat part definitely is not accessed that way now. However yes, this is the right place to ask this question!
Thanks. I googled 'cluster algebra computer package' and that 2011 manual was the first hit. From there I was directed to combinat and sage. I knew nothing about sage (still don't) so got nowhere.
So your best bet if you want to work with specific objects is to read the current documentation on those objects.
Thanks. That tells me were to start looking. I downloaded 8.1 because the v8.3 dmg is listed as requiring OS X 10.13.6, but I have 10.12.6. The 8.3 installation guide has a long list of packages, but doesn't mention combinat or cluster/quiver. The 8.3 Tutorial doesn't mention combinat either. I'm fairly stuck, anyway; first time I tried to run the program it wanted to change from notebook to "Jupyter", but the tutorial doesn't explain what that is. . . .Learning curve ahead.
I think I can see the source of your confusion. Sage is really two things: Primarily it is a Python library and command-line interface based on IPython (also all written in Python as part of the sage package). If you are not deeply familiar with Python that might not make any sense. But really it's just a Python package, and Sage's language is Python (with a few extra bits of syntax that are used from time to time). Sage is also a big bundle of other software that comprise its dependencies, and the many other software packages Sage provides a common interface to. Those are the "packages" listed in the installation docs. Support for quiver algebras is just part of the core sage package.
Meanwhile sage.combinat just refers to a sub-package of the sage Python package. It's where much of the combinatorics code lives, though not all. But that's mostly an implementation detail not of concern for a beginner. The reason you were having trouble is that the sage-combinat package used to be a separate package from the main Sage package, but not anymore. Your best bet is to always search the reference manual for topics you are interested in (as in the link I gave above). If there exists a longer tutorial for the topic there will typically also be a link to that tutorial, but for many narrow areas of interest there won't be a specific tutorial (someone would have to write it!). But it is good to go through some of the more basic tutorials as well.


What Are They Thinking? The Ban on Tobogganing Makes No Sense!
Officials in certain cities in Canada and the United States have implemented a ban on tobogganing. If you live in Hamilton, Ontario, (a city near Toronto), for example, and want to sled with your kids, you're out of luck, according to CTV News report. The goal of this ban is to help prevent children from getting hurt (and in my opinion, having fun!). Officials say they don't want kids ending up in the hospital with broken bones or concussions from the "dangers" of the sled.
Yes, those colourful little toboggans can go quite fast and I sometimes worry about my son Noah's safety on the hills, but I'm shocked that anyone would ban this age-old winter tradition. I mean, skiing and snowboarding are much more dangerous. So why put a ban on tobogganing at all? Of course no one wants their kiddies to be injured, but there are other precautions to take besides banning fun winter activities.
I grew up tobogganing on those long wooden sleighs' (think Santa), and it was a big part of my childhood in the winter. Last season when I took Noah, then 7, sledding on a medium-sized hill near our home I noticed about half the kids on the hill were wearing helmets. It did get me thinking, so I wrapped an extra scarf around Noah's head and he looked hilarious. Helmets would be a good first step towards safety. But to ban sledding altogether? Really? Last winter, when we actually had snow to play in, the kids were having a total blast zooming down the hill, laughing, playing, making snow angels, having a snowball fight – it's all part of winter in the great white north. I am glad Toronto (where we live) doesn't have a ban on sledding!
And seriously, where do you draw the line? How can skiing still possibly be legal in the cities with the ban if tobogganing isn't? And how about skating? Last week we went to Toronto's City Hall outdoor skating rink and I was the protective mamma insisting he wear his hockey helmet and face guard! He protested, but wore it anyways. At least 50 other kids were there skating without a helmet. But there is no ban, and that's on government property! And what about swimming? Sadly many kids have drowned in the summer both in pools and public lakes. But there is no city ban on public bodies of water.
Apparently I am not alone in my thoughts as many parents started a "sled-in" protest, in Orangeville, Ont., because of a "No tobogganing" sign posted Wednesday at Murray's Mountain.
Yup, parents were pissed off off. They began expressing their views on social media after their winter fun was banned. One parent suggested having a sign near the hill of danger; "toboggan at your own risk" rather than banning it entirely. I totally agree. There are plenty of other ways to keep our kids safe without taking away their tobogganing tradition. What do you think? Would you let your kids toboggan down a hill in winter?


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A historical analysis of core financial services infrastructure: Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications (SWIFT)
Scott, Susan V. and Zachariadis, M. (2010) A historical analysis of core financial services infrastructure: Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications (SWIFT). Working paper series (182). Information Systems and Innovation Group, London School of Economics and Political Science, London, UK.
Research in this article traces the origins of a not-for-profit financial institution the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications (S.W.I.T.). Swift is a core part of the financial services infrastructure and widely regarded as the most secure trusted third party network in the world serving 200 countries with over 8000 users. Our analysis focuses on how the design and current state of SWIFT was influenced by its historical origins. In order to ensure widespread compatibility in a sector experiencing asynchronous technological development, legacy Telex specifications had to be accommodated in SWIFT's design. Over time, what began as a closed "society" founded to reduce errors and increase efficiency in inter-bank payments grew into an industry co-operative supporting an enthusiastic community of practice and transformed into an unexpected network phenomenon. SWIFT achieved such success that it has been accused of being an installed base stifling innovation. In recent years, SWIFT has had to institute new categories of membership in an effort to counter concerns about its bank dominated governance and it continues to search for ways to meet the requirements of key constituents in the financial supply chain.
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http://www.lse.ac.uk/collections/informationSystem...
Centre for Economic Performance
Centre for Analysis of Risk & Regulation
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G - Financial Economics > G2 - Financial Institutions and Services > G20 - General
O - Economic Development, Technological Change, and Growth > O3 - Technological Change; Research and Development > O33 - Technological Change: Choices and Consequences; Diffusion Processes

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TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The Yemeni forces managed to shoot down another Saudi spy drone in an attack on enemy positions in Najran, southwest of Saudi Arabia.
Yemen's Al-Masirah news website reported on Tuesday that the country's forces of the army and the popular committees have hot down a German-made EMT Luna class spy drone belonging to the Saudi coalition, which was conducting a reconnaissance operation over Al-Suh region in Najran in southwestern Saudi Arabia.
Al-Masirah TV released a video showing the remains of the Luna aircraft manufactured by the German company EMT Penzberg that was captured by the Ansarullah forces.


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The cause of fibromyalgia is unknown. Some researchers believe fibromyalgia originates with a problem in the nervous system, changing the way the brain and nerves process pain signals and increasing sensitivity to pain, cold, and other stimuli. Others believe that fibromyalgia begins with a disorder of the endocrine system, which produces hormones that regulate metabolism and respond to stress.
Scientists believe that both hereditary and environmental factors influence a person's risk for developing fibromyalgia, but no one has identified why some people get fibromyalgia and some people don't.
It is important to note that while science is good at finding correlations, or apparent relationships, between factors and disease, correlation does not prove that the factor causes the disease. Many risk factors for fibromyalgia have been identified and are being studied, but none have been pinpointed as the cause of fibromyalgia.
Fibromyalgia does not appear to be directly inherited from parents in any clear genetic pattern. However, people with a family member who has fibromyalgia do have a higher risk for developing the disease themselves. In one small study, blood relatives of someone diagnosed with fibromyalgia had a 26 percent chance of developing the condition, while non-blood relatives had a 19 percent chance. Research to better understand hereditary predisposition for fibromyalgia is ongoing.
Women are much more likely than men to develop fibromyalgia – some researchers say the risk for women is twice as high, some say 10 times higher.
Fibromyalgia is more common among people diagnosed with an autoimmune condition such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis (RA), or spondylitis. Some genes that predispose someone for autoimmunity may also pave the way for fibromyalgia.
Fibromyalgia is most commonly diagnosed in middle age but is sometimes diagnosed in children and older adults.
Researchers have identified a wide array of environmental factors linked to the development of fibromyalgia.
Studies have investigated specific viruses for links with fibromyalgia. Some scientists believe that one or more infections such as hepatitis C, Lyme disease, and HIV may cause genetic changes in some people, paving the way for the development of fibromyalgia. One study investigated links between receiving the vaccination for hepatitis B and developing fibromyalgia.
There are often links between psychological trauma and fibromyalgia. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a risk factor for the development of fibromyalgia symptoms. Depression and fibromyalgia are closely linked. Some people experience their first symptoms of fibromyalgia after an emotionally traumatic event such as divorce, an abusive relationship, or the death of a loved one. Automobile crashes and surgery, which can cause physical as well as emotional trauma, are other common triggers. There is evidence that a history of childhood abuse may increase risk for developing fibromyalgia, but more research is needed to confirm this link.
Fibromyalgia is commonly said to cause problems with sleep. However, some researchers theorize that sleep disturbances cause fibromyalgia symptoms of pain and fatigue to develop.
Obesity raises the risk of developing fibromyalgia.
Smoking may increase the likelihood of developing fibromyalgia and worsen chronic pain.
Since we do not yet know what causes some people to develop fibromyalgia, there is no certain way to avoid getting the disease. Some risk factors, including genetic predisposition, are beyond anyone's control.
If you are concerned that you may have a high risk for developing fibromyalgia, focus on lowering your risk by changing the factors within your control. Maintaining a healthy weight and finding effective ways to cope with stress may help reduce your risk.
No. Fibromyalgia is not contagious.


La Ciriola Agritourism is in a strategic position to easily visit all of Umbria, including the famous Assisi, San Francesco's city.
Several archaeological findings show that the origins of Assisi lie in a small village already populated by Umbrians during the Villanovian period (IX – VIII century BC). As the various archaeological finds demonstrate, Umbrian people had close (mainly commercial) relationships with their Etruscan neighbours – settled along the western shores of the Tiber River – from whom they differed, however, in terms of language and culture.
It was the Romans who provided Assisi with a urban and monumental identity; in 399 BC, as a matter of fact, the village became a Roman colony under the name "Asisium".
After the collapse of the Roman empire, Assisi too experienced the dark age of the barbarian invasions and, in 545, it was sacked by Totila's Goths. Conquered by the Byzantines, after a short time (568) it fell under the Lombard domain and was annexed to the Dukedom of Spoleto, sharing its same fate until the beginning of the XII century.
After a period of wars, in 1174 it was besieged and conquered by Frederick I Barbarossa, who gave the investiture of the town to the Duke Corrado di Lutzen, also known as Corrado di Urslingen: Assisi became an imperial domain, but a series of popular uprisings (1198) soon lead the way towards the communal period, bringing along many internal battles and fightings against the neighbouring city of Perugia.
It was in Assisi that, between 1181 and 1182, Francis was born – son of Pietro di Bernadone and Madonna Pica – the future saint who, with his work, will mark the history of the place and of all human kind.


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Varadkar Issues Apology For Shite Taste In Music
September 7, 2021 - BREAKING NEWS, ENTERTAINMENT, POLITICS
BUSY-as-fuck Táiniste Leo Varadkar has taken time out of his hectic, super-important schedule to defend his decision to attend a music festival in London at the weekend, although he has admitted that he opted for what many would consider the worst possible day of music ever presented to mankind.
Varadkar was pictured at the 'Mighty Hoopla' event at the weekend, which featured 80s pop icon Jimmy Sommerville, reformed girl band Atomic Kitten, soul group En Vogue and many more, on a line-up that appears to have been chosen by rummaging around in a sack of names.
"Yes, the event took place on the same weekend Electric Picnic would have been scheduled in Ireland, which isn't great from an optics point of view. but I'd love to know how anyone expected the Táiniste to walk past a gig that had both Whigfield and C&C Music Factory on it" said a source close to Varadkar, who is currently on a busy tour of Europe.
"Is it a crime to want to see Cheryl Tweedy bash out her hits? If so, then I suppose you'd better arrest the Táiniste the minute he touches back down in Dublin. But I think the more rational among us would agree that he's had a very challenging year and deserves to listen to shite music in a field like any of the rest of us".
Our source went on to say that from a regulations point of view, there was nothing that would have stopped anyone in Ireland from attending Mighty Hoopla themselves, with the exception of good taste.
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Good luck to all those parents and children participating in the Colorblast this Saturday Sept 1st!! DCP is excited to support the Colorblast run. We hope everyone has fun while staying healthy and active!


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The results of the year 2018: a new beauty brand on the Russian market
This year has yielded a new cosmetic brand. Follow Huda Beauty on the Russian market, a means of Marc Jacobs Beauty, Kat Von D Beauty, Becca, Sol De Janeiro and many other brands. We tell you about the most interesting and expected.
Mom-founder of the legendary American brand of decorative cosmetics Kat Von D Beauty — tattoo artist, blogger and gallery owner kat von Dee. Mark proclaims full freedom of expression. To Wake up your inner artist, you can use persistent and vysokomehanizirovannyh means of stamps.
Being an activist for the protection of the environment, cat produces exclusively cruelty free cosmetics that are not tested on animals. And if 10 years ago in the line of cosmetic products, cat was only four lipsticks, now this is a list of 350 names, which is almost everything — Foundation, eyeliner, eyeshadow.
Kat von Dee
Perhaps the most popular tool brand is the eyeliner Tattoo Liner, the inspiration for its creation was the ink that she uses in her famous tattoo Studio High Voltage Studioю. The thin flexible tip of the brush allows you to draw any arrow, the formula is water-resistant liner will not be erased and will not be smeared.
Lovers of hard, creamy foundations should pay attention to Lock-It Liquid Foundation, it allows you to skillfully hide even a tattoo, not to mention age spots or dark circles under the eyes. Lipstick Studded Kiss Crème Lipstick too — what you need: stable and saturated (41 shades).
Rebecca Morris, Australian artist-makeup artist and makeup artist for a long time could not find the find the perfect shade of Foundation, so I decided to create it myself. Way brand Becca started c design tools for three-tier system of applying makeup. Today the brand's products can be found in the purses of Naomi Campbell, Cameron Diaz and Kylie Minogue.
Rebecca Morris
In fairness it should be noted that before a couple of products, the brand can be bought in the online store Elena Krygina, but the range was, frankly, poor. Now the famous military, and palettes of shadows, and concealers, and mascara, and brushes, and lip glosses can be bought in Sephora.
The same mineral of the mask film for the face from the brand Boscia (read as [Bo-Sha]) on the basis of activated carbon, which perfectly cleanse the skin, remove deep dirt and blackheads, finally reached Russia. Along with all the "black" collection matifying Foundation primer, gel cleanser and spray lock to make.
What is especially nice, the price of Japanese products to wring did not. For example, face mask with black and white coal is exactly the same as on the American website — $ 38, that is 2 400 RUB.
Organic cosmetics Belif
Not long ago, the brand broke into the American market, bloggers began to praise the Belif in almost every new video. The brand concept is a simple one: trust is true. Hence the name of the brand (derived from the word "to believe"). Founded Belif specialist herbs and philosopher Duncan Napier. He got the idea to do makeup for pharmacy recipes based on medicinal herbs.
In the range of four main product lines: for problem and oily skin (Problem Solution) – a Solution for aging skin (The True Anti-Aging), whitening line (The True Whitening) and line comprehensive care (The True Decoction). Star product of the brand — cream, The True Cream Aqua Bomb, which has repeatedly won in the nomination "the Best moisturizer".
No longer need to ask friends to bring those liquid matte lipstick from Huda Beauty from the Emirates. The famous American make-up artist and the most popular girl Middle East Huda Kattan, where Instagram follow 29 million followers, has long worked with demanding wives of sheikhs, and then the Hollywood stars.
Huda wants to make the world brighter and give women the confidence — of course, with makeup. Marche is particularly well able Foundation palettes with aliterati and shadows of various colors, which have already become bestsellers around the world.
Cosmetic line "for those who want to stay yourself, but be beautiful, bright and happy," the designer and the Cavaliere of the Order of arts and letters Marc Jacobs launched in 2013. Now for the highlighter-stick, creamy lipstick perfect red hue and ultra-thin eyeliner no longer need to fly to Paris (Yes, some do). Also suggest to pay attention to the mascara with the volume effect and radiant Foundation.
The main best seller Brazilian brand Sol De Janeiro body lotion Bum Bum Cream (2 500 RUB) flavor of pistachios and salted caramel. Since its initial launch in the US on 19 September the whole party tools were sold out in just two hours.
What conquered all this? The cream consists of a cocktail of oils to cupuacu, acai and coconut and Brazil nut, which penetrate deep into the skin and make it more dense and shining. By the way, put the product offers a convenient shovel in the shape of a small surfboard.
And in the winter you would definitely need a lip balm Brazilian Kiss (1 300 RUB), enriched with oils to cupuacu, acai and coconut. The tool with the delicate flavor of pistachio and almond leaves lips incredibly soft and protects from frost.
Zielinski & Rozen
Fragrances of the brand Zielinski & Rozen traditionally carried as a souvenir from Israel. Perfume house that Erez Rosen has headed for 18 years, appeared in the lanes of old Jaffa in 1905.
Zielinski — mother's name, a pole by nationality, but Rozen is father's name, he was a Jew, explains the perfumer.
Simple bubbles Zielinski & Rozen of dark glass in the form of pharmaceutical vials in the crafting packages stand out among the variety of gaudy bottles. In the homeland of the brand, after consultation with the Rosen, you can create individual flavor, in Russia this option is, alas, unavailable. But with the spirits (from 4 500 RUB.), diffusers for the home, candles and bath products you can meet in person, without leaving Moscow. On the ostashkovskaya street (building 4, building 3) summer opened its first showroom.
Zhili-byli… Sal Ali and his wife, makeup artist Farah, who decided to create his own brand, which produced serum with oils (the decision at the time it was groundbreaking). So there was a brand Farsali.
Makeup artists working on the shows, in awe of the multifunctional serum Liquid Glass. It creates the effect of fashion glossy, as if wet (not to be confused with oily) skin and moisturizes it. And beauty bloggers do not get tired Declaration of love "essences pink unicorn" with the acai berry, Goji fruit, elderberry and blueberry. It can be applied to the skin as a primer or moisturizer.
This spring, a favorite brand of many foreign makeup artists and makeup-guru-appeared in "L'etoile". The history of brand creation is not new: Anna Petrosyan from 16 years worked as a makeup artist and one day decided to create her own brand.
Best — selling models of liquid matte lipsticks, the shade selection is amazing. Glitter is another hit. Non-sticky (Yes, this is possible) and pleasant texture, while in winter, they also save the lips from chapping.
One day the owner of the Melbourne coffee shop Stephen Rowley was wondering why the visitors are asked to give them coffee grounds. And so began the story of the famous coffee scrub. It is believed that Frank's Body is radically changed the culture home peels, making it more efficient and more fun.
Coffee blend now complement the natural oils, scrubs packaged in a stylish craft packaging, and the protagonist Instagram brand — Sam Frank — not only gives tips on using products, but also jokes about the mud and shower.
Moriki Doriki
Fun tools for children from three years Moriki Doriki recently settled in "L'etoile". Bath, detangler hair (so no screaming and yelling to untangle their child), lip balm specially created for the care of sensitive baby skin, hypoallergenic, do not contain parabens, silicones and mineral oil. All shampoos brand uses a gentle formula "without tears". Media make-up contains natural ingredients: extracts of chamomile, strawberry and Apple, hence the delicious flavors of new products.
Now a little about the brand. Moriki Goriki is eight funny underwater creatures, the inhabitants of Oceania (the Ruhr, Lana, Grinbo, Miso, Shushi, Peas, spike and Neka). The star of the collection — mousse bubble bath: it can be play, it can mold and it is very long melts.
The results of the year 2018: the occurrence of any beauty brand are you most looking forward to?
Kat Von D BeautyBeccaBosciaBelifHuda BeautyMarc Jacobs BeautySol De JaneiroZielinski & RozenFarsaliDose of ColorsFrank BodyMoriki Doriki
A brilliant way: a guide to new year's eve makeup with glitter
Natalie Portman had a fight with Jessica Simpson for the magazine


2 boldly contrasting black and white "stick figure" love cartoon characters which review a love message by combining the design patterns together.... let's here it now; "Awwww!" I know, right?
Coffee mugs (Set of 2). Stoneware ceramic. Microwave-safe. Dishwasher-safe.
Volume: 14 oz (385 ml). Height: 4 inches (10.2cm). Depth: 3.5 inches (8.8cm).
Image printed all the way around on each mug.
Featuring 2 boldly contrasting black and white "stick figure" love cartoon characters which review a love message by combining the design patterns together. They are perfect wedding gifts for couple and anniversary gifts.
Actually, what is cool is that this company has a ton of 'couple' gifts like this. Pillowcases, glasses, mugs... all with different little designs in the red and black color scheme that are cute on their own, but even cuter when you put them together!
Height: 4" Width: 5" Depth: 3.5"
When I'm sitting in my office and I've come to the end of the internet, I often stare out the window and try to think of a post topic that somehow involves coffee. Today I thought to myself; "My pants are so comfortable...." and suddenly the image of pajama pants with a coffee theme came to mind. Bingo! There's something to search for on Amazon.
Surprisingly, there weren't as many product options as I thought there would be.
The first ones were pink... and girly... but very cute! And comfy looking.
For exact size recommendations please see product description.
They do have other colors, but they don't have coffee cups. They have leopard spots, colored circles, snowflakes and such.
This one is actually from PajamaGram so it's a shirt AND pants. Hence, the $50 price tag. But I have to admit, I love that t-shirt!!!! If you click on that image and go to their page you will also see similar coffee themed pajamas for women (CUTE!!!!) and even adult FOOTIE PAJAMAS! LOL. Very fun.
It's SUPER affordable at about $16... but that is because it's made in China.
Now the surprise... in my search, THIS came up!
Big Bang Theory Bazinga! Knit Sleep Pants!
And admittedly... after that, I got lost in searching for other Big Bang Theory clothing and fun items.... so that concluded my search for coffee themed pajama pants.
Oh my gosh, it actually exists! Marshmallow Coffee!
As I sat in my home office sipping coffee and glancing outside the window to the heavy, gray clouds in the sky that promise to bring snow flurries tonight, my mind drifted. Coffee. Hot coffee. Fires. Bonfires. Marshmallows. "I wonder if they make a marshmallow coffee?" So of course I immediately did a search and sure enough... found "The Coffee Fool" offers a Melty Marshmallow Coffee grind!
sweet satisfying aroma in the night air."
The description above is straight from their own site and doesn't offer much byway of a good description of flavor. Amazon did not have any reviews as of my post either so at this point the flavor of a marshmallow is only available in my creative mind. I am tempted to order it from Amazon but to be honest I'm on a tight (oh so horribly tight) budget and I have a wishlist about 30 items long that would probably come before splurging on a new flavor of coffee.
So I'm going to ask you, my readers. Have you tried it? Does the marshmallow flavor stand out? Is it mostly an aroma that is lost in sipping? What do you think?
This morning my mind is on camping so that is where my posts are going. Unfortunately for me, my husband doesn't like camping so I don't get to go often enough. Fortunately however, he does like looking at and buying the camping gear. And we both like having it as back up in our emergency storage. If the power goes out due to storms or other man made issues, it's a great excuse to have fresh coffee over a fire because really... the best part about mornings at the campsite? That first cup of coffee. That same 'comfort' is needed when you are without power for a couple days due to ice storms or other harsh weather.
So without further adieu, this is admittedly my 'camp coffee' brewer. A basic, aluminum, cheap coffee percolator. Yes, there are other options (which I may post about tomorrow or this week) but today this is the style I actually own.
It's lightweight so it's good for packing. It also does not have a side handle as it takes up less space this way. Instead, you have a metal ring on the side and the wire handle on top. Have a stick or hot pad or fabric handy to grab the side ring when your coffee is done. It also helps if you flip the metal ring 'up' when you put the coffee on so you aren't trying to grasp it later when the pot is hot.
Officially it says it's a 9 cup pot but that is assuming you drink little espresso sized cups. I mentally think of it as a 4 cup pot. Fill the pot with water, assemble the stem and basket and put some coarse ground coffee in the basket. If you like it weak, then about 1/2 the basket will do. We like our coffee strong so we almost fill the basket. Don't use finely ground coffee as you are more likely to get grounds in your cup. A courser grind won't go through the basket filter. Place the top on, put it over your fire or camp stove, and wait for it to 'perc'. You will see the liquid splashing up into the little clear bulb on top (if you are not familiar with this style pot) and you will know it's brewing. If your fire is really hot, move the pot to the side or up higher if it's on a tri-pod stand. You want it to basically 'simmer' not furiously boil. The coffee gets stronger and darker as it percolates so give it a couple minutes of regular percs before you start to pour some coffee.
Clean up is just dumping out your grounds and rinsing it out. If you've cooked over an open fire, then the bottom will be black so you'll have to scrub that if you are picky. I rub the bottom with a bar of soap before using it, which makes it easier to clean the black off the bottom later but I just clean most of it off and call it 'good enough'. I store ours in a gallon baggy with a second baggy of coffee stored inside the pot.
You can find these from about $9 - $25 depending on the brand and store. They are currently about $12 at Amazon.
Yes I love my Keurig and we use it every day... but sometimes if I know it's going to be a 4-5 cup morning or there are 2 or 3 of us drinking morning coffee, or I'm having guests, I like to have a back up! It's easy to go through a $12 box of k-cups in one sitting if you are entertaining coffee drinkers. That is why I love having a 'regular' coffee pot to fall back on.
Currently that is my Hamilton Beach Brewstation which I really, really love but I bought it about 8 or 9 years ago and it has a flaw. The heating element is in a position so it dries out the seal on the carafe and it leaks. To remedy that and buy a little more life out of my favorite coffeemaker, I used silicone sealant, sealed the edges, let it dry and got a few more years out of it. But I have to admit, it's time has come. (They changed the design and fixed this design flaw since then).
I must invest in a new 'back up' brewer. That is how this post was born.
I bought a TV for my oldest daughter, who has just graduated college and lives in a place of her own 1100 miles away. I had it shipped to the Best Buy store closest to her home for easy pick up. Apparently they were offering a promotion at the time to receive a $15 gift card or gift code when you used the ship-to-store option. I got my code yesterday and immediately thought; "I bet I can put it towards a new back up coffee maker!"
I was thrilled to find the Mr. Coffee (12 cup, programmable) normally $30 on sale at Bestbuy.com for $14.99 but then I saw this one... a 10 cup basic, no bells and whistles brewer with a built in brewer basket so you don't need a filter. Love that option. What to do????
In the end... I got both! For a grand total of $10 with shipping and handling and tax, I just got 2 coffee pots. One of which, I wanted to share with my readers... if you need a dirt cheap, basic coffee pot, how does a $4.99 brewer sound?
Complete your morning ritual with this SA-PDCM01 10-Cup drip coffeemaker that features a dishwasher-safe glass carafe and a removable brew basket for easy cleaning. A water level gauge on the carafe makes it simple to brew plenty of coffee.
On/off button for simple operation.
Along with a removable brew basket allows simple cleaning.
a few cups of coffee a day is as hydrating as water"
The Birmingham University researchers called for health advice to be updated to reflect their findings.
Sports scientist Sophie Killer said that the idea that coffee dehydrates stems from research done on samples of caffeine over 80 years ago.
However, caffeine and the many other compounds in coffee interact with each other and so the 1928 study isn't necessarily relevant to daily life.
To find out, the researcher asked 50 healthy men to drink either four mugs of water or coffee a day for three days and then switch.
The men ate the same food during the two parts of the study and were banned from vigorous exercise and alcohol.
Tests of blood and urine samples showed the men were just as well hydrated when they drank coffee and when they had water.
They also passed the same amount of urine, the journal PLOS ONE reports.
The European Food Safety Authority recommends that women should drink about 2.8 pints of fluid and men should drink about 3.5 pints of fluid per day.
However, some experts say that coffee doesn't count towards this. Others advise that every cup of coffee or tea drunk is matched with a glass of water to protect against dehydration.
But Miss Killer said that her industry-funded study shows that coffee doesn't dehydrate – at least when consumed in moderate amounts.
She said: 'It is a common belief that coffee consumption can lead to dehydration and should be avoided, or reduced, in order to maintain a healthy fluid balance.
Dr Frankie Phillips, of the British Dietetic Association, said a small, strong coffee such as an espresso might dehydrate.
However, any diuretic effect of caffeine in a normal cup of coffee is more than balanced by the amount of water in the drink – leading to hydration.
She added that a couple of cups of coffee in the morning could 'add something useful' to someone's day.
Tea drinkers can also take heart, with a similar, earlier, study concluding that it also does not bother the bladder more than plain water.
Just returned home from a day of running errands, the last of which was to the grocery store where I needed to purchase some k-cups for my Keurig. I like to save money on k-cups by purchasing them through Amazon or at Sam's Club however, sometimes I don't want to make the drive or wait for delivery. In that case, I usually pick up a 'frugal' choice of brand or roast at the grocery store. Today... that happened to be the Gevalia coffee in k-cup pods.
At $6.99 regular price for a box of 12, they are one of the more affordable brands this week and they offered 2 varieties; their signature blend and a Colombian. The Colombian says it's a nice bold, rich roast so it was my choice. I also noted it had a $1 peel-off coupon on the side.
Since 1853, Gevalia has upheld the uncompromising standards put forth by our founder, Victor Theodor Engwall. Opening his business in the small seaside town of Gävle, Sweden, Engwall aspired to import nothing less than the world's finest beans. Coffee aficionados soon learned that if you wanted good coffee, you bought it from Victor. Business grew quickly, and Gevalia became the official coffee purveyor to the Royal Court of Sweden.
The Gevalia Columbia Coffee Pods is purported to be a rich, bright and well-bodied coffee, made with 100% Colombian beans. So... what do I think?
The Keurig offers 3 brew settings; 6, 8 and 10 oz. I usually choose the 8 oz. and I did so this time as well. The color wasn't quite as dark and 'bold' as I thought it would be but that doesn't mean anything. Just an observation.
The first sip, I immediately tasted that "Gevalia" taste that is with all their beans. I've tried to describe this taste over the years and I've never been able to find words to describe it correctly. Gevalia coffee has a certain taste to it that I have found encompasses all the blends I've tried. My history with Gevalia coffee's is from 2000 - 2005 I took part in their automatic home delivery system and had between 2 and 4 boxes delivered to my home on a regular basis. I quit the service not only to save money, but also because we were switching to a Keurig brewer soon and mostly... that distinctive something-'taste' that I was growing tired of.
I'm drinking the coffee now and I can say it's a smooth coffee. Not bitter or burnt tasting. Very smooth and light. It's a bold and dark blend supposedly, but as a person who drinks their coffee extremely hot, dark and black... I don't think it's 'bold'. I think this is a coffee I could serve to my parents or guests and not be concerned it was too bold or dark for them. It almost has a floral overtone to it - and that something-distinctive taste undertone that I still can't describe. Kind of earthy and reminds me of chewing on weeds... but not really. I've tasted this in their signature blend, their darker blends as well as their 'flavored' coffees of which I've had everything from vanilla to hazelnut and mocha and raspberry blends. They all have that 'something' undertone and I've tasted with both their whole beans and ground.
In general, it's drinkable. I almost think I'll enjoy it as an afternoon and evening coffee or with a dessert more than I will as a 'wake me up' morning coffee. Even though it's Colombian and brewed at the medium setting to give it a bolder taste, I think I may have to go down to the 6 oz. water setting in order for it to be my 'morning' coffee.
I'm going to give it a 3 out of 5 stars. It's good and enjoyable but a bit too light and floral for me considering it's supposed to be a bold, Colombian blend. I really think the average coffee drinker would like it though and it does go down very, very easily!


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Aspergers (high functioning autism) is often an invisible disability. Because it is so subtle, it can go undetected. It is very likely that there many adults on the spectrum living and working in your community who are undiagnosed.
It is hypothesized that certain types of individuals with "Aspergers-like" traits (e.g., smart, but antisocial) attract one another, leading to such couples having kids with the same traits – but magnified due to an overload of genes. It is estimated that Aspergers correlates with a genetic component more apparent than even autism. About 33% of fathers of kids with Aspergers show signs of Aspergers themselves – and there appear to be maternal connections as well. This information increases the likelihood that Aspergers may be present in your own family. Think about your youngster's lineage. Are there - or were there - brilliant and creative, but blatantly eccentric, family members?
Depending on your personality and the strength of your coping skills, this may be either a relieving or a disturbing revelation to ponder. If the diagnosis is received with a negative outlook, you may slip into a period of guilt or self-condemnation. You may even find yourself unjustly bearing the brunt of blame induced by your partner. Moms and dads of Aspergers kids do tend to reflect more stress tied to anxiety and depression when compared with moms and dads of neurotypical kids. But never forget that Aspergers is a naturally occurring phenomenon – and it is no one's fault. So, avoid believing pessimistic, self-defeating "Aspergers stereotypes" in favor of focusing on the positives associated with this challenge.
One father reported that learning of his son's diagnosis was "liberating," because it wasn't until then that he realized he, too, had Aspergers. He defined the experience as "reaching the end of a race to be normal." At long last, he came to a point of acceptance, and was now in a position to voice his "quirks" using the framework of Aspergers. This father's journey was challenging, but fortunately, his wife was very supportive throughout. However, not all families deal the experience of uncovering Aspergers in themselves as well as this.
There are married couples that simply don't do well under real (or perceived) pressures of raising a youngster with a different way of being. Families of kids with Aspergers are no exception. Educate and inform yourself - and your husband or wife - early on. Connecting with other moms and dads in similar situations can help cast out destructive, stigmatizing myths and stereotypes.
Arm yourself with knowledge and gather as much information as you can from the Internet or the resources.
Avoid the "blame game" (e.g., "It's your fault our son is this way.").
Avoid the "guilt game" (e.g., "It must be my fault.").
Because you are both still assimilating your youngster's experience, allow yourself and your partner time to process this new twist on the situation.
Broach the subject with your partner by asking leading questions that will provide opportunity for reflection (e.g., "Do you think our son gets his love of history from your side of the family or mine?").
Discuss marriage counseling or other professional supports with your partner.
Offer to research Aspergers with your partner or to provide your partner with whatever literature you've already gathered.
The conversations you have about Aspergers in the family should build slowly and incrementally.
Understanding Aspergers as a probability for you and your partner will be a learning experience for the both of you. It can create marital stress and chaos, or it can be an opportunity to strengthen and enhance your relationship. It's your choice!
How interesting. My husband and I have agreed that we share a preponderance of traits and that is probably what attracted us to each other. Thankfully, we view our son's difference as a positive. I love that he is only seven and has taught me about the history of World War II. He is definitely a challenge, but we love him for who he is and not is spite of it.
So true, I believe my AS daughters dad has AS... I also see traits in my brother and my dad... When my daughter was diagnosed almost 10 yrs ago my Dad said to me when I was explaining it 2 him"oh I hope they don't think I have that "
If my son is attracted to ANYONE I'll be thrilled for him. Never thought he'd really "care" for someone the way we do. If it's another Aspie, so what. Fear of the "unknown" is true to all of us and it shouldn't prevent us from taking steps of faith be it marriage, children, job, college, etc. Just a strong opinion from the mom of a 12 year old Aspie.
Since my sons diagnosis I now understand a lot more about othe members of my family. It has been eye opening!
my 4 year old had been diagnosed Aspergers and the one child in nursery that she played with is now being assesed for same condition so i think this is true. Also though im not diagnosed is see so much of my childhood problems in my daughter so maybe i am too .
My 5 year old has Aspergers and the journey of diagnosis has led me to look at my husband and his family. Initially I blamed him, he has strong traits of it and it has affected our marriage. He has a great niece diagnosed with AS but I see other family members with signs. However, I am very intelligent and do have some "stand-off-ish" qualities but I get non-verbal communication, walked when I was 9 mos old, very coordinated and good at sports. I have a hard time thinking I contributed, but perhaps so. This is irrelevant though. "It is what it is", as my Husband would say. My son is reading at a second grade level, has an incredible memory, can do simple math in his head. Asperger's has it's challenges but it's also a gift. I would not want my son to be any different, I love him beyond all description.
I feel like my son's father has AS but he refuses to admit it.
I have a 10 year old son with ADHD and aspergers he lives with me and his step dad and sees his bio dad for one overnight visit a month and a 4 hour visit a couple weeks later, I believe his father as has aspergers which after being married to him for almost 10 years I couldnt handle it anymore and we divorced..anyways.. my sons father stepped out his life from Nov-March..nothing for christmas or his birthday skipped all visits no phone calls. With his father out of the picture we were able to get my son on a routine and he was almost perfect we were able to stop the anxiety and sleeping meds, he even started putting himself to bed on his own and sleeping all night. The last two months his dad has been coming for his visits and this last weekend his had his overnight visit and my son came back very wild like hadnt received his ADHD meds (which has been a problem with his dad), he's not listening to us, he's talking back, not sleeping at night and being mean to his sister then lie about when we see him being mean ...does anyone else have this problem? This use to be a problem everytime he came back from his dads house for the first 3 days...its hard for us because we me made a lot of progress for it to all be wiped away on a 30 hour visit....any sugguestions for how to handle him and my ex husband?
Maybe you can get a court to order him to give the meds and if he doesn't you can have visits revoked. Good luck.
I use to call it the Riemers gene. (Family name on my dad side ) I knew we tended to be different and many on that side don't quite fit in with society. It wasn't until my mud forties I learned it was autism. So yeah it definitely runs in the family).


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Brian Kelly releases statement: I am fully committed to Notre Dame
By Kevin McGuireNov 27, 2016, 10:30 AM EST
As Notre Dame closed the books on a dismal 4-8 season with a loss at USC, rumors started to swirl about the future of Brian Kelly as head coach. The rumblings were not that Notre Dame was preparing to push him out as head coach but instead that Kelly was checking all of his options for potential jobs elsewhere. A day later, perhaps to calm the nerves a little, Kelly has released a statement saying he wants to remain the head coach of the Fighting Irish.
"I felt that I was clear with the media following yesterday's game at USC when I was asked about my desire to be back as the head football coach at Notre Dame, but in light of media reports that surfaced afterward, let me restate my position," Kelly said in a statement released via Twitter at 3:37 AM. "I have not been, am not and will not be interested in options outside of Notre Dame. I'm fully committed to leading this program in the future."
Pat Forde of Yahoo Sports was first to report Kelly was reaching out to his representatives to evaluate potential coaching opportunities outside of Notre Dame. This report was then supported by a similar report from Brett McMurphy of ESPN.com. What jobs may have been evaluated is unknown, whether it was strictly college openings or potential vacancies to be filled in the NFL (or, just to get crazy, the Canadian Football League).
This is not the first time Kelly has had to bat away coaching rumors about his future, but the timing of these latest reports was worth noting. In the past week, Notre Dame was hit with a demand from the NCAA to vacate all wins from the 2012 and 2013 seasons, which Kelly was not happy about at all following an investigation into academic fraud within the football program. coming off the first losing season under Kelly and the worst season since going 3-9 under Charlie Weis in 2007, the reports seemed to suggest Kelly could be looking to abandon ship. Yet, it is worth noting that neither report suggested Kelly was looking to leave as a result of the NCAA weighing in on the academic concerns in South Bend.
So, for now at least, Kelly is once again stating he is not looking to go anywhere else to coach.
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This week we chat to the Canadian based StarLeighCos who is both a cosplayer and an amazing photographer. We chat about both this topic and more, including things about Critical Role.
What got you into cosplay?
I was always quite interested in japanese animation as a young kid, rushing home to watch Sailor Moon during lunch break or Card Captors after school but I never knew about cosplay until my sister went to her first convention in High School. She came back with all these incredible photos and great stories and I just knew I had to try it out!
How do you explain cosplay to friends/family member who don't know this hobby?
I usually mention comic con as that usually helps a large portion of people understand a little bit of this world but for those unfamiliar with even comic con, I try to explain it as taking a character you love from a show or movie or video game and bringing it to life. Like a cooler version of Halloween that's more than just one day a year!
Looking at the past cosplays you have done a lot are Anime based characters. Which has been your favourite and why?
Kagome from Inuyasha hits me right in the nostalgia so it will always have a special place in my heart! But I also adored being JJ from Yuri!! On Ice! It's not often that you find a somewhat irritating fully Canadian character in an anime series and there was just something about him that screamed "cosplay me!".
Also I see you're a fan of Critical Role. What draw you into this fandom?
Since before I born, my dad has been running D&D campaigns with his friends and my mother! So the love of D&D has always been there! I got into Critical Role when the first campaign was nearing its end because my partner kept talking about this Percy character and my twitter feed was filled with all things Vox Machina. And then I fell deep down the Critical Role hole.
Also which character do you enjoy cosplaying or like to cosplay?
Critical Role wise, I really love being Vex'ahlia! She's just so fun and empowering!
As well as being an accomplished Cosplayer, you're also a photographer. Which do you think you are know more for?
I think it depends on the group you ask! My photography gets a lot more traction on a larger scale based on the cosplayers I work with whereas I have a decent community built up through my cosplaying as well! I like to consider it a nice 50/50!
Has being a photographer has helped you when being in cosplay?
Aside from being able to utilize both sides and just cosplay Peter Parker, absolutely! Being behind the camera has helped me get better at posing and knowing what angles suit me best!
Which do you enjoy more, being a cosplayer or photographer and why?
Both for very different things! I love being a photographer and making people's costumes come alive in photos, making them feel beautiful or badass or just plain amazing! I love cosplaying because I can show my love for a character in a very physical sense and I love goofing around with my friends in costume!
What advice would you give as a photographer to a cosplayer when being photographed?
If you have something that shifts on a costume that needs to be watched, let the photographer know so they can keep an eye out for it. And don't be afraid to ask your photographer for posing help if you are not sure what will look good! I always recommend coming armed with some posing in mind too! Communication is key! Also, I think it's always a good idea to ask to see previews from the back of the camera during the shoot so you can make sure you look as awesome as you feel! Some photographers have different views on this though so it's good to ask!
Have you had a situation where you've had to help out a fellow photographer when being shot as a cosplayer and how did that go down?
I often work with my photographers from a creative standpoint so it doesn't feel overly different from being behind the camera for me! I love being able to collaborate with my photographer and bring our ideas together for awesome results! I also have my friends act as my photographer very often and I communicate with them what kind of framing I might like in the photo or what angle as a starting point! I find it's really good to have a good balance of photographer and cosplayer input!
Which would you like to be known for most between the two?
Ultimately, I'd like to say both as I'm passionate for both sides of cosplay. I adore taking photos and I love encompassing my favourite characters!
Belle from Beauty and the Beast in her ballgown inside a castle ballroom. Dream cosplay right there!
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Joint the chicken and take the meat off the bones.
For the stock, chop the onion, celery (sticks & leaves) and carrots.
Once cooked, strain through a sieve and set aside.
Grill the sausages until cooked.
Dice the onion and garlic and fry in olive oil in a large pan or paella pan.
Brown the chicken joints and transfer to a resting plate.
Add the rice, coat in oil. Add the saffron and return the chicken to the pan.
Add enough stock to cover the rice. Simmer for 10 minutes. Keep topping up with stock till the rice is cooked.
in a separate pan with a lid, steam the mussels in a dash of stock until they open.
Add the mussels to casserole dish. (reserve some in their shells for garnish).
Add the squid. Cook for a further 10 minutes.
Blanche the tomatoes in boiling water for a couple of minutes. Plunge into iced water and remove the skins then chop and add to the pan.
De-shell and chop the lobster. Chop the sausage.
Add the pepper, prawns, lobster and sausage, peas to the pan and heat through.
Season. Add fish sauce and lemon juice to taste.
Serve in a large bowl with some chunky bread or granary bun. Garnish with lemon wedges and some mussels in their shells.


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Coronavirus morning headlines as Welsh pub and restaurant alcohol ban is heavily criticised
Wales First Minister Mark Drakeford has announced Welsh pubs, restaurants and cafes will be banned from serving alcohol from Friday
Cathy OwenBreaking News Editor
Here are the coronavirus morning headlines for Tuesday, December 1, as business groups warn the move to ban alcohol in Welsh pubs and restaurants will devastate Wales' hospitality industry, with closures "guaranteed".
From Friday, Welsh pubs, restaurants and cafes will be banned from serving alcohol and will be unable to open to customers beyond 6pm. The rules are here.
The announcement was made by First Minister Mark Drakeford on Monday. You can follow live updates from that here and read the speech in full here.
Bingo halls, bowling alleys, soft play centres, casinos, skating rinks and amusement arcades will also have to close. Why Wales is stopping pubs selling booze but letting gyms stay open
The Conservative leader in the Senedd, Paul Davies, said the national approach from the Welsh Government was unfair on areas with low Covid rates.
Plaid Cymru said hospitality was "paying the price" for a lack of stricter measures after the firebreak lockdown ended on 9 November.
Mr Drakeford said without changes there could be between 1,000 and 1,700 preventable deaths over the winter.
Many businesses reacted by closing their venues saying it wasn't "viable" to stay open. Devastating post from Bar 44 lays out why all their Welsh venues will now shut.
Ian Price, director of business lobby group CBI Wales, warned closures and job losses were "all but guaranteed" in pubs and restaurants.
"The first minister's announcement is devastating for a Welsh hospitality sector that's already reeling from a damaging cycle of restrictions," he said.
CAMRA National Chairman Nik Antona said: "Restrictions that force hundreds of pubs to close and devastate trade for those able to remain open to serve meals could be the final straw for Welsh pubs and the breweries that supply them.
"There is simply no evidence that a draconian alcohol ban will stop the spread of Covid-19. What is clear is that our pub culture is being used as a convenient scapegoat for the spread of the pandemic."
JD Wetherspoon boss attacks Wales' 'ludicrous' pub alcohol ban
The head of pub chain Wetherspoons has joined heavy criticism of the Welsh Government's new rule banning pubs and restaurants from selling alcohol.
Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin said the measures were puritanical and a sad reflection of "groupthink".
He said: "In my opinion, these puritanical measures, involving a ludicrously early closure of pubs and other businesses, combined with an alcohol ban, are a sad reflection on 'groupthink' in political and medical circles in Wales.
"There have been a very low number of transmissions of the virus in pubs, as many commentators have noted.
"Wetherspoon has had no reports at all of the virus being transferred from staff to customers or vice versa. We have had no cases either of an "outbreak" among customers reported to us via the test and trace system."
Mr Martin added: "There is no science at all behind these moves by the Welsh Government. They will be ruinous for the hospitality industry and will cost the taxpayer a fortune- and they're guaranteed not to improve health outcomes." Read more of his views here.
Supermarkets face more restrictions
Schools in Wales closed until February
Pfizer jab works on mutant strain
Wales falls behind in vaccine rollout
People told to leave Cardiff and house parties raided by police
More than 200 vehicles were stopped and issued fines over the weekend for breaching coronavirus regulations in an operation by South Wales Police.
Eight people were issued with fixed penalty notices as part of a roads policing operation utilising new powers which was implemented at 9am on Friday, November 27.
A further 25 people were also warned and instructed to leave Cardiff.
Police say that those travelling in breach of the legislation included a couple from Essex who said they travelled to Cardiff to give family Christmas presents, and a group of nine who were travelling in convoy to visit friends in university.
During the weekend of November 28 and 29, 214 vehicles were stopped by police during the course of the operation which aimed to ensure those visiting Cardiff were doing so without breaking coronavirus regulations.
Since fire-break lockdown restrictions were lifted earlier this month, the Welsh capital has been very busy with people finishing off their Christmas shopping and visiting bars and restaurants in the city. What people were fined for here.
Latest figures for Wales
A further three people have died with coronavirus in Wales and more than 800 new positive cases have been confirmed.
The latest statistics released by Public Health Wales (PHW) on Monday show 802 people have tested positive for the virus in Wales in the last 24-hour period.
It brings the number of positive tests since the outbreak began beyond the 80,000 mark (80,342), while 2,540 people have died with lab-confirmed coronavirus.
The infection rate across Wales as a whole now stands at 212 per 100,000 people based on the seven days up to November 26. This is an increase from 211.3 on Sunday.
Torfaen remains the county in Wales with the highest infection rate, with a seven-day rate of 442.7, down from 453.4 on Sunday.
Blaenau Gwent is the second highest with a rate of 428 , down from 433.7 the previous day, while Neath Port Talbot is third with 345.4 , up from 327.3 on Sunday. Cases for your area here.
Hope Welsh lab will be producing vaccine in next 'few weeks'
Boris Johnson has said a Wrexham laboratory could provide "salvation for humanity" when it starts producing coronavirus vaccines.
The Prime Minister said "if we're lucky" a coronavirus vaccine could be available "in a few weeks".
He said it is hoped the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine will be produced at the site in north Wales.
Telling reporters: "This could - could, if we're lucky, if everything goes right - be available just in a few weeks.
"This could - and I stress could - really be the salvation for humanity, these vaccines, not just this one but obviously all the vaccines that are currently being developed."
He said the Government is announcing "extra cash" so the nation is ready to create vaccines for the next pandemic.
"What we need now is the approvals. It must be stressed that no vaccine has yet got MHRA (Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency) approval but we're obviously hoping that both the Pfizer/BioNTech and Oxford/AstraZeneca will get approved in the course of the next few days and weeks," he added.
People who don't get vaccine 'could be barred from restaurants, pubs and cinemas'
The NHS Covid-19 app could be adapted to show who has had the jab – and might then be used to ban people from hospitality venues, it has been reported.
Minister for vaccines Nadhim Zahawi said the jabs would not be compulsory, but suggested people who refuse to get one could be barred from restaurants, pubs and cinemas.
He said: "I think it is right that it is voluntary. People have to be allowed to decide for themselves whether they want to be vaccinated or otherwise."
Asked if there would be an immunity passport, Mr Zahawi said a person's Covid vaccine status might be included in a phone app that would inform doctors of a person's status.
He added: "But also I think you'd probably find that restaurants and bars and cinemas and other venues, sports venues, will probably also use that system as they've done with the app.
"The sort of pressure will come both ways: from service providers, who will say 'look, demonstrate to us that you have been vaccinated' – but also we will make the technology as easy and accessible as possible."
Health Secretary Matt Hancock confirmed at the Downing Street press conference that ministers are "looking" at whether the hospitality sector could refuse access to those who have not taken up a vaccine.
Boris Johnson facing Tory rebellion
The Prime Minister is braced for a damaging Tory rebellion as MPs vote on a new toughened system of tiered coronavirus controls for England.
The Government is expected to win Tuesday's Commons vote on the new rules - which are due to come into effect the following day - after Labour said it would abstain.
Sir Keir Starmer - who has previously backed Government measures - said while his party had "serious misgivings" it would not be in the national interest to vote them down when the virus still posed a "serious risk".
However, with scores of Conservative MPs deeply unhappy at the extent of the restrictions, the vote is likely to throw Tory divisions into sharp relief.
Many backbenchers are furious their constituencies face stricter controls than before the latest lockdown which ends on Wednesday.
At a No 10 news conference on Monday, Health Secretary Matt Hancock said he hoped some areas could be moved into lower tiers when the restrictions come up for their first fortnightly review on December 16.
But scientists advising the Government have made clear they see little scope for any widespread easing before Christmas.
It could mean most areas of England will go into the new year in one of the toughest two tiers with a ban on households mixing indoors and strict controls on the hospitality sector.
Only the Isle of Wight, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly have been designated for the lightest Tier 1 restrictions.
Results from rapid coronavirus test
The Government said a rapid coronavirus test that gives results in 20 minutes has been confirmed as having high sensitivity to the virus.
An evaluation carried out by NHS trusts and universities found the OptiGene RT-Lamp test to be effective in identifying infectious cases, including for people not displaying symptoms, in contrast to a report by the Guardian earlier this month claiming the test identified only 46.7% of infections during a trial in Manchester and Salford.
It comes as the head of operations for the mass community testing programme, General Sir Gordon Messenger, said the scheme may not be able to reach areas in Tier 3 until "January and beyond".
Pop star apologises for 'spur of the moment' decision to break Covid rules
And finally, pop star Rita Ora has apologised for her "spur of the moment" decision to attend a birthday party which broke coronavirus rules.
The singer admitted she had been at a "small gathering" with friends to celebrate her 30th birthday and said it was an "inexcusable error of judgment".
Scotland Yard confirmed that officers had been called to an address in Notting Hill, west London, on Saturday night amid a breach of Covid regulations.
It follows reports of other gatherings organised by celebrities, prompting a reminder from Downing Street that coronavirus rules apply to everyone.
In a post on her Instagram story, Ritual singer Ora said: "Hello all, I attended a small gathering with some friends to celebrate my 30th birthday.
"It was a spur of the moment decision made with the misguided view that we were coming out of lockdown and this would be OK...
"I'm deeply sorry for breaking the rules and in turn understand that this puts people at risk.
"This was a serious and inexcusable error of judgment.
"Given the restrictions, I realise how irresponsible these actions were and I take full responsibility.
"I feel particularly embarrassed knowing first-hand how hard people have worked to combat this terrible illness and being fully aware of the sacrifices that people and businesses have made to help keep us all safe.
"Even though this won't make it right, I want to sincerely apologise."
It is understood that Ms Ora has volunteered to pay any fine imposed as a result of her actions.
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