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'Countdown to Canelo vs GGG 2' Reveals Brutal Street Fighting Past of Canelo and GGG
'COUNTDOWN TO CANELO VS. GGG 2' REVEALS BRUTAL STREET FIGHTING PAST OF CANELO ALVAREZ AND GENNADY 'GGG' GOLOVKIN
CANELO VS. GGG 2 TAKES PLACE SATURDAY, SEPT. 15 AT T-MOBILE ARENA IN LAS VEGAS, PRESENTED LIVE BY HBO PAY-PER-VIEW
(ABOVE, L-R: Canelo Alvarez and Gennady "GGG" Golovkin face-off in the commercial for
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LOS ANGELES (Sept. 10, 2018): Golden Boy Promotions, GGG Promotions and Leigh Simons Productions are proud to present "Countdown to Canelo vs. GGG 2," a 30-minute special that features never-before-heard details about the dangerous street fighting pasts of Lineal Middleweight World Champion Canelo Alvarez (49-1-2, 34 KOs) and WBC, WBA, and IBO Middleweight World Champion Gennady "GGG" Golovkin (38-0-1, 34 KOs) who will fight for the middleweight championship of the world on Saturday, Sept. 15 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
While making the 30-minute special, producer Leigh Simons discovered that both Canelo and Golovkin had their own respective street fighting pasts that lead them down the path to becoming professional fighters. Both Canelo and Golovkin are sure to channel the aggression from their past along with mounting tension between the two fighters since the last time they met in the ring for their highly anticipated rematch at T-Mobile Arena on Sept. 15, which will be produced and distributed live by HBO Pay-Per-View beginning at a special time of 8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT.
During the film shoot with Leigh Simons, Canelo revealed his street fighting past began as early as age five, with at least 100 street fights to his credit before he became a professional fighter at age 15.
"Because I was the red haired one, I was different in school. I had to show everyone that saying things to me or picking on me would not be easy. That they would have to go through the beating I was going to give them. I never bowed my head to anyone, even if they were bigger," said Canelo Alvarez.
"Since childhood he has shown character, and that's what has made him succeed, his character," said Jose 'Chepo' Reynoso, co-trainer of Canelo Alvarez.
"I told Canelo, 'Don't leave it in the judges hands this time. Go out there and win the fight and knock him out' and I believe that he is going to knock GGG out this time," said Oscar De La Hoya, Chairman and CEO of Golden Boy Promotions.
Simons found a similar response and nature when interviewing Golovkin separately for the "Countdown" special.
"It was really survival of the fittest in that area where he [Golovkin] grew up," said Tom Loeffler, Promoter of Gennady "GGG" Golovkin. "One name for him could be the 'Smiling Assassin' because he's confident. He's experienced."
"He grew up on the streets; he grew up in probably the roughest part of Kazahkstan, in Karaganda. It's where all the rough people and gangsters were. He grew up beating people up because someone always wanted to take your shoes or jacket from you so he learned to defend himself," said Abel Sanchez, trainer to Gennady "GGG" Golovkin.
In behind the scenes footage captured during the "Countdown to Canelo vs. GGG 2" commercial shoot, Golovin described one instance of street fighting back in his hometown in Kazahkstan for producer Leigh Simons with, "I can't talk like this. It's not legal," refusing to go into detail alluding to the brutality of the fight.
The 30-minute special is now airing on various digital platforms, including the HBO Boxing YouTube and Golden Boy Boxing YouTube channels and includes interviews with celebrity boxing fans including actress Rosie Perez, Superbowl Champion and NFL Hall of Famer Michael Strahan and Omar Benson Miller, one of the stars of the HBO series "Ballers."
"Countdown to Canelo vs. GGG 2"
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Canelo vs. GGG 2 is a 12-round fight for the middleweight championship of the world presented by Golden Boy Promotions and GGG Promotions. Munguia vs. Cook is a 12-round battle for the WBO Junior Middleweight World Title presented by Golden Boy Promotions and Zanfer Promotions. Lemieux vs. O'Sullivan is a 12-round middleweight clash presented by Golden Boy Promotions and Eye of The Tiger Management in association with Murphy's Boxing. Gonzalez vs. Fuentes is a 10-round super flyweight fight presented by Golden Boy Promotions and GGG Promotions in association with Teiken Promotions and Zanfer Promotions. The event is sponsored by Tecate, "THE OFFICIAL BEER OF BOXING," Hennessy, "Never Stop, Never Settle," O'Reilly Auto Parts, Fred Loya Insurance, Interjet, Venom, and Fathom Events. The event will take place Saturday, Sept. 15 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and will be produced and distributed live by HBO Pay-Per-View beginning at a special time of 8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT.
"24/7 Canelo/GGG 2" is streaming on HBO GO & HBO NOW. Canelo's fifth "24/7" appearance and Golovkin's third, "24/7 CANELO/GGG 2" is the latest installment of the acclaimed franchise that began in 2007.
Limited tickets for Canelo vs. GGG 2 are still available, and are priced at
$5,000, $2,500, $2,000, $1,500, $800, $700, and $500 not including applicable service charges and taxes. There will be a limit of eight (8) per person at the $5,000, $2,500, $2,000, $1,500, $800, $700 and $500 price levels. To charge by phone with a major credit card, call 888-9-AXS-TIX (888-929-7849). Tickets are also available for purchase at www.t-mobilearena.comor www.axs.com.
Tickets are on sale for the closed circuit telecast of Canelo vs. GGG 2 at MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay, The Mirage and Luxor are priced at $100, not including applicable fees. Seating is general admission at MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay and The Mirage while Luxor will have assigned seats. Tickets may be purchased at any MGM Resorts International Box Office, by phone with a major credit card at (800) 745-3000 or online at http://www.ticketmaster.com/canelovsggg2.
For more information, visit www.goldenboypromotions.com,
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Watersports outfitter casts off in Powhatan
Jack Jacobs June 17, 2020 1
Maiden Voyage Outfitters offers watersports craft rentals for use on the James River near Powhatan State Park. (Photos courtesy Maiden Voyage)
A new watersports rental company has set up in Powhatan County, hoping to capitalize on growing use of the state park from which it operates.
Maiden Voyage Outfitters launched June 1, offering self-guided tours and equipment rentals at Powhatan State Park. Kevin Webster, the operator and founder, said the park has had increased visitation in recent years and those visitors seem like a prime target for watercraft rentals. He said that as far as he knows, he is the first operator to bring such a service to that section of the James River.
"No one was doing an outfitter to open up access to the James River for people in Powhatan," he said.
Webster's entrepreneurial leap comes after a stint in Arizona, where he worked for an ATV rental company. He returned to the area two years ago to be closer to family, and has worked as a Riverside Outfitters guide, where he experienced firsthand the interest in recreation on the James River.
"I saw there's a draw for everyone to be out on the water," he said.
Maiden Voyage Outfitters has 40 craft, ranging from kayaks to paddle boards, for rental. It offers self-guided tours on the James River near Powhatan State Park.
To launch Maiden Voyage, Webster pulled together a fleet of 40 craft such as kayaks and paddle boards. He declined to disclose the amount of investment made in the company, which has one employee.
The company is based at Webster's home, which is near the park. Tours start at the park and end about five miles downriver at Maidens Landing.
Craft are rented for four-hour periods. Rates range from $25 to $45.
Looking forward, Webster said he may look to introduce after-school programming and additional tours.
The park, which is located at 4616 Powhatan State Park Road and operated by the state, opened in 2013 and consists of about 1,600 acres. The park offers camping, trails and river access.
In raw visitation numbers, the state parks system reported a downward trend at Powhatan State Park from 2017 (about 136,000 visitors) to 2019 (103,306). A parks spokesman cautioned that during the period, the parks system was developing a new and more accurate methodology to count visitation.
"It's tough for us to make comparisons to visitation growth year over year because of this," Andrew Sporrer said in an email. "These numbers indicate a downward trend. Anecdotally, we don't feel that's the case."
He pointed to visitor revenue figures for the park, which have been on the upswing year over year for the period, saying it provided a better sense of increasing use. In 2019, park visitors spent $171,000. The previous year, visitors spent $164,000 and in 2017, visitors spent $112,000.
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About the Author: Jack Jacobs
Jack joined BizSense in 2020, covering startups, retail, healthcare, public companies and nonprofits. He previously reported for the Virginia Gazette and Tidewater Review. He is a graduate of Christopher Newport University. Reach him at [email protected] or 804-554-6545.
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I wish them the best, I believe a good outfitter will do well there…love that they are locally owned!!

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Q: Desktop page speed fine, cannot get a passable mobile speed I am running a light wordpress installation, with a light theme (neve). I am running a CDN (cloudflare), I am making most optimizations that I can think of with some room around images and custom code stripping.
However I am not even close for my pages and even if I test AMP pages which are stripped down I don't get a passing score which concerns me. Can anyone help me out, for example 1 of my blog post pages:
Amp report:
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In both cases my main thread processing is too much and too much JS - short of that I don't see a lot of savings. Most the JS comes from ads which I don't understand why they are blocking in this case.

A: I have checked your both reports, the man issue is with Javascript. As your website has developed in WordPress use some 3rd party plugin like WProcket and perfmatters to reduce unused Javascript. Your page DOM size, it is created when you have too many sections in your page. Try to reduce those sections to reduce the page size, minimize the gap between paragraphs.
Adjust the images size and try to use WEBP format of images. Also check the compatibility of third party plugins with you WordPress version which you have installed.

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CGI is an accredited Living Wage Employer
We are delighted to announce that CGI is an accredited Living Wage Employer.
The real Living Wage is the only rate calculated according to the costs of living. It provides a voluntary benchmark for employers that wish to ensure their staff earn a wage they can live on, not just the government minimum. Since 2011 the Living Wage movement has delivered a pay rise to over 200,000 people and put over £1Billion extra into the pockets of low paid workers.
Tara McGeehan, UK President, commented: "Our commitment to the Living Wage ensures we pay all our people fairly and recognise their valuable contribution to the success of our business. As a responsible organisation, we are proud of our commitment in this area and how this will support our wider communities."
Katherine Chapman, Director, Living Wage Foundation said: "We're delighted that CGI has joined the movement of nearly 6,000 responsible employers across the UK who voluntarily commit to go further than the government minimum to make sure all their staff earn enough to live on
"They join thousands of small businesses, as well as household names such as LUSH, Heathrow Airport, Barclays, West Ham Football Club and many more. These businesses recognise that paying the real Living Wage is the mark of a responsible employer and they, like CGI, believe that a hard day's work deserves a fair day's pay."
Find out more about the Living Wage.
CGI is proud to support the Digital Xtra Fund in its mission to develop the digital skills of young people across Scotland regardless of their gender, background or where they live.
CGI is proud to join the Liverpool Chamber of Commerce and to sponsor the Digital and Technology Award at the Liverpool Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner and Awards 2019
CGI UK Gender Pay Gap Report 2019
At CGI we continue to focus huge effort on diversity and inclusion at all levels of the Company and we are proud to share some of that work in this latest Gender Pay Gap Report.
CGI announced today the completion of the previously announced acquisition by its wholly owned indirect subsidiary CGI Group Holdings Europe Limited of the entire issued and to be issued share ...
The new centre significantly expands CGI's current cyber security services delivered from Wales. With plans for approximately 100 highly skilled consultants providing 24/7 services to clients across the UK's commercial ...
CGI has today launched its new UK-wide initiative, entitled No Planet B, by planting 5,500 trees in the Scottish Borders – one for every CGI worker in the UK. The ...
CGI opens Liverpool office driving further growth in the North West of England
CGI UK today announced the opening of its Liverpool office. The new office is located in the South Edward Pavilion by the Albert Docks and is part of CGI's investment ...


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Jamestown: Legend of the Lost Colony Review
The Steam sales from early July hit me, and I'm sure most of you, pretty hard. One of the games I purchased in my frenzy of mouse clicks is an indie game called Jamestown: Legend of the Lost Colony. Although I'm no expert at the top-down shoot-em-up genre, sometimes referred to as "bullet hell" games, I still enjoy them. Also, Jamestown takes American History and gives it a steam punk twist, can't go wrong with that.
Jamestown is a scrolling shoot-em-up game similar to games like Sonic Wings and 1942. You take control of a small ship and avoid enemy fire as best as you can while trying to destroy everything in sight. While it is not a groundbreaking game, it offers a few different ships to pilot, some well designed levels and other small aspects that make it unique.
If you know your American History, you know that Jamestown is the first permanent settlement made by the English in what is now the good ol' USofA. Jamestown takes history and turns it on its head. Playing as Sir Walter Raleigh, you escape your execution and hop in a spaceship, yes, a spaceship, and head over to the colony of Jamestown… on Mars. The Spanish have allied with the Martians (of course) and Raleigh is taking it upon himself to clean everything up and clear his name. This alternate history is a very fun one, and I laughed out loud when I saw little red coats on the ground firing their primitive weapons while I was raining lasers down from the sky.
You might recognize some of these names from American History class... or Disney movies
Since Jamestown's graphics are pixel based and don't require a powerhouse for a PC, it is accessible to almost everyone. However, that is not to say the game is ugly. The pixel art in Jamestown is very well done. The levels, enemies and cut-scenes are all very pleasing to the eye and show a lot of detail. The art style is a great throwback to the 16-bit era, and reminds me of a little game I played back in the day (and still play) called Final Fantasy VI.
The soundtrack in Jamestown is a joy to listen to when you're not busy concentrating on not getting shot in the face. The music consists of a mixture between the sweeping, orchestrated pieces you hear in western and colonial films mixed with elements you might hear in a fantasy movie or videogame. It's kind of hard to explain, so imagine music to go along with a gang of outlaws attempting to rob a train on hover boards instead of horses.
Yep, those muskets are doing the trick all right
Jamestown is pretty straightforward when it comes to the gameplay. It's a vertical scrolling shoot-em-up and the point is to shoot the enemies down without getting shot. You start out with one ship, but as you progress through the game you unlock more, each one having its own unique ability. Perhaps the most interesting quirk the game has is the fact that you only die if a bullet hits the center of your ship. It can take a little while to adjust to letting bullets hit the wings, but you get used to it after a while.
The story mode consists of five average length levels, each with their own unique enemies and strategies. There are, however, also bonus stages for the masochistic of you out there. These stages give you certain objectives like survive for 60 seconds, or get a certain amount of points in a certain amount of time. The game might sound short, but it has high replay value if you start playing through the higher difficulties.
While the higher difficulties are nice, there is one thing I found very strange. If you're playing through the game on normal it stops you after the third level and tells you the only way to unlock the fourth is to play through all the previous ones on a higher difficulty. The same is true for the fifth level. These later levels also don't have the option of selecting a lower difficulty if you're having trouble. You can argue that the developers want to force you to get better, but I feel like there are better ways of doing that than blocking players who might not have the skill or time to meet the challenge. You will eventually get through it, but it seems like this system defeats the purpose of having multiple difficulty levels. It's also disappointing to play through a game on one difficulty setting, only to have the game force you to restart and chose another, before even finishing the game.
This boss is easy with one person... this is just unfair
Once you look past the mess with the difficulty settings, the game get's very addictive. After you've unlocked all of the ships you can go back and play any level with any ship, and there's even a gauntlet mode where you can go through the entire game all at once. Also, after the singleplayer has given you all it can give, you can get some friends together to play some local co-op. One person can use the keyboard, one can use the mouse and you can hook up a couple controllers to get a good game going. The only downside to multiplayer is that there is no online component.
Jamestown ends up being one of those hidden gems most people will probably gloss over while looking through games to download. If you have some extra cash to burn, I highly recommend grabbing this title. While the force fed difficulty changes can be annoying, it is still a fun and addicting game for experienced shoot-em-up fans, even newcomers who are just getting their feet wet.
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Gonna grab this and Cities in Motion tonight as it is on sale today.
Good review. Like many shooters, your ship or character doesn't blow up unless the bullet hits your ship (industry standard).
The higher difficulty levels of this game are a bullet hell, but the lower levels aren't.
If you need any help with shooters, you can ask me, as I love them.
Oops, by blowing up, I meant in the middle of your ship. Editing before posting error.


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Meir Lubetski is Professor of Modern Languages and Comparative Literature, Baruch College, City University of New York.
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I'm a Contractor. Do I Need WorkSafeBC Coverage?
As an independent, or self-employed, contractor it can often be confusing to understand who is responsible for obtaining WorkSafeBC coverage. Are you responsible? Or is your client? Whether you are a graphic designer working one-day-a-week in your client's office or an electrician working on a build site, you will come across dangers in your day-to-day work, so it's important to know who is responsible should something happen.
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Michael Conlan won his first professional fight on home soil with a points decision against Adeilson Dos Santos in Belfast on Saturday night.
The 26-year-old - a gold medallist at the world and European amateur level and the Commonwealth Games - rose to prominence at the 2016 Olympics when he questioned the integrity of officials following a defeat in the quarter-finals to Russia's Vladimir Nikitin.
Since turning professional later that year, he won seven fights in the United States and Australia and maintained his perfect record on his home debut, being handed the bout against Dos Santos 79-73 after eight rounds.
After a thrilling homecoming entrance, Conlan started cautiously and found a tough opponent in the Brazilian.
But his impressive footwork kept him out of trouble as he outmanoeuvred Dos Santos in the second half of the fight, and ultimately maintained his unbeaten record.
Conlan said: "It was daunting, I feel okay now. He forced the pace, he was smart and awkward, I'm happy with the victory.
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For some of us, going away for a few nights for our work is unavoidable. In fact, I'm writing this on day 2 of 10 away out of our home city. It can be a stressful time for your wife with the kids, and it can be stressful for you, always wondering if everything is ok. I dread each day getting a text from my wife saying that the kids are going mental and that she is having the worst day ever — quite simply because I'm so far away that there's nothing that I could do even if I were there.
The worst time I had away though was when I got a call at 11.30pm, after I'd gone to sleep in my accommodation while at a work conference. My wife was a little flustered, as our first daughter, 1 year old at the time, had her first bout of gastro and had vomited everywhere — multiple times. It was enough that she needed to see a doctor, but all the locums were busy so no one could come to the house. To make matters worse, my wife was also feeling ill (and she also vomited after hanging up) to the point where she couldn't drive her to the hospital. I was utterly powerless, trapped in a remote conference centre 16 hour drive away and with no plane flights home till morning. After learning this, contact with her ceased as she realised I could do nothing to help, and I heard nothing of what happened till morning. Suffice it to say I didn't sleep well that night.
I even know people who plan all their trips for the year at the start of the year. Their wife knows exactly how many nights they'll be away, and when. Now this isn't possible for all of us, but it makes sense that the more time you have to prepare together for it, the easier it will be. Don't kid yourself that if you drop it on her that you'll be out of town tomorrow for a few nights that she's going to be excited for your work opportunities. Being at home looking after the kids when your spouse is out of town is far rougher than the most gruelling work trip. Give her the best shot she can at having a good time.
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This one seems obvious but I think it's actually rarely discussed. If you just expect she's going to be ok with you being out of town for 3 days every 2 weeks, don't be surprised if you cop some extra sass from her. Talk about how often you need to go away for work, and if she thinks it's too much, be prepared to renegotiate with your boss. If it's only for a short period of time it may be ok, but if it's going to stay like this and she's not ok with it — maybe start looking for a new job or an alternate role in the company. Your wife and kids are much more important than your job, no matter how good it is.
I must admit that I'm not the best at this one, but don't forget to keep bringing your wife and kids before God in prayer. It's a habit we should bring into life every day, however it's pretty easy to forget these simple things when you're out of your normal routine. Ask that God would protect them and grow them, and ask that he would give you strength and wisdom to keep being a better husband and father!


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Arts and Culture, Home | March 20, 2021 March 22, 2021
Persian Tea
If you have ever sipped Persian Tea, then you understand what I am about to describe. Persian Tea is a black tea, steeped to a dark color, with a depth that matches its legacy. It's a complex tea, served in a beautiful glass cup that one grasps by the handle so as not to burn one's fingers. I love this tea; I find it warm and comforting. I do not sweeten it, rather prefer its pure bold flavor. This is all seemingly metaphorical as I introduce you to my dear friend and now #1 selling author, Jasmine Lawi: Persian Tea is now #1 on Amazon!
Jasmine and I met nearly 10 years ago when her brother began dating my cousin, Misha. Our two families melded two years later when they wed, and our cultures, Ashkenazi and Persian united as well.
All the new cousins together at Misha's shower… from left to right:
Jasmine's mother, Violet, Misha's sister, Hally, me, Serena, Misha, Susan (Misha's mother), and Jasmine
Jasmine's family history is one that reflects dangerously escaping post- Shah Iran, arriving on the shores of America, bouncing from one home to the next until settling in Los Angeles. Persian immigrant life was complicated, much like its tea's flavor. Yet it is so rich and interesting, in an edge-of-your-seat kind of way, that one is held captive by the details that envelop the story and contribute to the complex flavor.
Jasmine explains to me that her grandparents, who were once close personal friends of the Shah's, would regale in the stories of their friendship with Iran's former popular leader. These stories captivated young Jasmine, and she knew that one day she would retell them so they could be enjoyed in a more global way. However, she procrastinated for years, until her future husband, Amir, encouraged her to tell her family's story; and as she found the time to devote to the writing of this book, she was able to gain clarity in her own life as well.
Jasmine and her daughter, Noa
I won't give away the powerful and charming stories which are eloquently captured on the pages of "Persian Tea," but I will tell you that each sentence jumps off the page in a way the captivates the reader. I had no idea what to expect when I began this book, and as I read the first few sentences, I realized that Jasmine is a gifted writer able to transport the reader to a different time and place.
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The stories of Persian Tea document a family's idyllic life pre-revolution, when couples married young, worked hard, and prospered. I was particularly taken with these stories, as Jasmine brings the reader to the Iran of yesteryear. Descriptive passages beautifully articulate her family's stories, and you can almost touch the gilded gates of the palace, taste the splendid fruits and move to the exotic rhythms of the music playing at these exclusive gatherings. Jasmine's immediate family's harrowing escape from Iran in the late 1970s, at the beginning of the revolution, serves as an abrupt end to the splendor of this bygone era.
Jasmine on her wedding day with her grandparents
With Jeff and Cantor Marcus Feldman at Jasmine and Amir's wedding in Laguna
As the raw and unembellished stories of their life in America emerge in the story, Jasmine lightens the mood with hilarious tales of time spent in Israel; from being duped into buying the "perfect" mattress, to nearly drowning her neighbors from a burst water pipe, I laughed out loud as I imagined the events. And she does it all with candor and honesty so beyond charming that the reader feels the connection with her immediately, and that is the gift of her writing.
Jasmine details the pressure she felt of "marrying," which she experienced as a single Persian woman in her late 30's. The stress and anxiety are palpable and the escape to Israel is completely understandable if not predictable. Luckily for Jasmine, her soulmate, Amir, was waiting for her on the Israeli shores of the Mediterranean. Thankfully for all of us, Amir had the foresight and wisdom to encourage Jasmine to write these wonderful stories, so that we can all enjoy them over Persian Tea.
Tagged: Books, Iran, Israel, Jasmine Lawi, Los Angeles, Persian Tea, Shah of Iran
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Missile test embarrassed Taiwan Prez
High technology and more importantly, high-powered weapons are only as good as the people who are using them.
In a show of military might, President Ma Ying-jeou of Taiwan was embarrassed and not satisfied over the public display of the country's missile strength.
Of the 19 missiles, six missed their targets in a test that was held at the Jiupeng base in the island's southeastern coast, the Ministry of National defense said Tuesday.
According to Sky News, "One failed so badly, it flopped into the sea just 30 seconds after launch."
Pres. Ma told reporters, "I'm not satisfied with the results. I hope the military will find out the reasons and improve its training."
The test was the first time after ten years that the media have been invited that was meant to show that the island nation has the capacity to defend itself against a possible attack from Beijing.
The president said that it was a routine exercise and had nothing to do with China's next-generation J-20 stealth aircraft and Hu Jintao's visit to the US.
Mainland China claims Taiwan as its territory. Beijing and Taipei separated after the 1949 civil war.
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Slow Loop Episode 3 Release Date And Where To Watch?
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For those who don't know, Slow Loop is a very new ongoing anime series. There is nothing supernatural in the series because it follows the theme of Slice Of Life. As for now, the series has launched 2 episodes so far and in this post, we are going to be talking about the upcoming episode of the series. So, howdy guys, in this post, we are going to be talking about Slow Loop Episode 3. We've included details such as the official release date and where you can watch episode 3 of Slow Loop without any trouble. So, without any further ado let's get started:-
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1.1 What is the release date of Slow Loop Episode 3?
1.2 Where To Watch Slow Loop Episode 3?
Slow Loop Episode 3
Sloop anime series comes under Slice Of Life and Sports genre. This series is written by Maiko Uchino. On the other hand, the official publication of the series is known as Houbunsha. For those who don't know, Slow Loop manga is currently ongoing. As for now, there are 5 volumes of the series so far. The slow Loop Anime series is directed by Noriaki Akitaya. Furthermore, the anime series was written by Yuka Yamada. The music was given by Takurō Iga. Connect is an official animation studio of Slow Loop. The official networks of the series are AT-X, Tokyo MX, SUN, KBS, TVA, BS11. The first episode of the series was released on 7th January 2023 and the series is still ongoing.
What is the release date of Slow Loop Episode 3?
According to our sources, there isn't any delay in the series so far. So, as per the schedule, it is going to release on 21st January 2023.
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Where To Watch Slow Loop Episode 3?
Slow Loop Episode 3 will air at 10:00 p.m. JST on Funimation and ANIPLUS. It is also available to watch online on bBilibili Global and Wakanim (DE) for people in the UK.
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