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here to attend the University of Florida for his Bachelor's Degree. Mike began a martial arts career as a teenager in Miami, which continued while he attended UF and went on to become one of the world's foremost promoters and authorities on sport martial arts. He is the co-founder of many prestige martial art associations including the North American Sport Karate Association (NASKA) and the International Sport Karate Association (ISKA), as well as an on-air expert analyst for ESPN and other sports channels.


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Distribution of cadmium and nickel in activated sludge systems
DISTRIBUTION OF CADMIUM AND NICKEL
IN ACTIVATED SLUDGE SYSTEMS
Prasad S. Kodukula, Instructor
James W. Patterson, Professor
Department of Environmental Engineering
Illinois Institute of Technology
In recent years, there has been considerable interest in the topic of heavy metals in sewage treatment plants with numerous studies being reported in the literature on their source, fate, effect, and
control [1-8]. Whereas several investigators have attempted to characterize adsorption of metals to
well-defined oxide surfaces [9-14] and, more recently, to estuarine particulate matter [15], there seems
to be a relative lack of information on fundamental aspects of adsorption processes controlling the
removals of heavy metals in activated sludge systems. An understanding of the fate of heavy metals in
the activated sludge treatment system requires characterization of metal distribution in terms of the
various physical, chemical, and biological interactions during each stage of the treatment. The extent
and affinity of such interactions is a complex function of intrinsic variables, such as, the individual
metal, its concentration, and presence of other metals; the physical-chemical characteristics of the
aqueous medium, such as, temperature, solids content, pH, alkalinity and complexing ligands; and
operational factors, including solids retention time.
Among the mechanisms which are reported to affect the metal distribution between the soluble
and solid phases in an activated sludge system are: adsorption, complexation, ion-exchange, precipitation, and biological uptake. Several investigators [16,17] have concluded that biological uptake metals
is rather slow and insignificant compared to the physical-chemical mechanisms influencing the metals
Whereas Jenkins et al. [18,19] attributed the observed metals removals in raw sewage and digested
sludge primarily to precipitation, most investigators in recent years have assumed that precipitation is
insignificant in their studies involving adsorption in activated sludge mixed liquor [17,20]. However,
Brown and Lester [21] recently suggested that both precipitation and adsorption of metals have taken
place in their batch cultures of K. aerogenes. an organism commonly found in activated sludge.
A thorough evaluation of experimental procedures and results reported in the literature pertaining
to the characterization of metal adsorption processes and description of these processes by isotherm
models raises several interesting questions, which need to be answered for a better understanding of
the adsorption process in activated sludge systems: Is the assumption that the test liquid is in equilibrium (forward adsorption rate = backward desorption rate) with metal after a few hours of contact
time valid? How do pH and concentration of total metal and suspended solids affect the adsorption
behavior of metals? Is precipitation a significant factor affecting the distribution of metals? This investigation makes an attempt to answer these questions.
In order to be able to characterize the adsorption process and its relation with precipitation in
solid-liquid suspensions, a conceptual model is proposed here, as described below.
Title Distribution of cadmium and nickel in activated sludge systems
Author Kodukula, Prasad S.
Patterson, James William, 1940-
Transcript DISTRIBUTION OF CADMIUM AND NICKEL IN ACTIVATED SLUDGE SYSTEMS Prasad S. Kodukula, Instructor James W. Patterson, Professor Department of Environmental Engineering Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago, Illinois 60616 INTRODUCTION In recent years, there has been considerable interest in the topic of heavy metals in sewage treatment plants with numerous studies being reported in the literature on their source, fate, effect, and control [1-8]. Whereas several investigators have attempted to characterize adsorption of metals to well-defined oxide surfaces [9-14] and, more recently, to estuarine particulate matter [15], there seems to be a relative lack of information on fundamental aspects of adsorption processes controlling the removals of heavy metals in activated sludge systems. An understanding of the fate of heavy metals in the activated sludge treatment system requires characterization of metal distribution in terms of the various physical, chemical, and biological interactions during each stage of the treatment. The extent and affinity of such interactions is a complex function of intrinsic variables, such as, the individual metal, its concentration, and presence of other metals; the physical-chemical characteristics of the aqueous medium, such as, temperature, solids content, pH, alkalinity and complexing ligands; and operational factors, including solids retention time. Among the mechanisms which are reported to affect the metal distribution between the soluble and solid phases in an activated sludge system are: adsorption, complexation, ion-exchange, precipitation, and biological uptake. Several investigators [16,17] have concluded that biological uptake metals is rather slow and insignificant compared to the physical-chemical mechanisms influencing the metals distribution. Whereas Jenkins et al. [18,19] attributed the observed metals removals in raw sewage and digested sludge primarily to precipitation, most investigators in recent years have assumed that precipitation is insignificant in their studies involving adsorption in activated sludge mixed liquor [17,20]. However, Brown and Lester [21] recently suggested that both precipitation and adsorption of metals have taken place in their batch cultures of K. aerogenes. an organism commonly found in activated sludge. A thorough evaluation of experimental procedures and results reported in the literature pertaining to the characterization of metal adsorption processes and description of these processes by isotherm models raises several interesting questions, which need to be answered for a better understanding of the adsorption process in activated sludge systems: Is the assumption that the test liquid is in equilibrium (forward adsorption rate = backward desorption rate) with metal after a few hours of contact time valid? How do pH and concentration of total metal and suspended solids affect the adsorption behavior of metals? Is precipitation a significant factor affecting the distribution of metals? This investigation makes an attempt to answer these questions. CONCEPTUAL MODEL In order to be able to characterize the adsorption process and its relation with precipitation in solid-liquid suspensions, a conceptual model is proposed here, as described below. 439
Distribution of cadmium and nickel in activated sludge...

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World Bank's first deputy chairman, Mahmoud Mohieldin, said on Thursday the Arab countries recorded the worst performance in the world in the income distribution index.
Mohieddin explained that "the richest 10 percent in the Arab world is 60 National income, compared to 45 percent in Europe, for example," according to the official Kuwait news agency (KUNA).
In the same context, Mohieldin pointed out that the cost of destruction and opportunities had lost growth in Arab countries that had wars in 2010 and 2018 totaling $ 900 billion.
A senior World Bank official said the toll of destruction and missed growth opportunities was "very conservative and minimal."
The World Bank Group expects oil prices to pick up $ 69-74 per barrel respectively in 2019-2020 respectively.
Mohieldin is currently visiting Kuwait as part of the annual succession and review with countries on the agenda of sustainable development goals 2030 17 targets set by the United Nations in 2015.


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Q: Operator '&&' cannot be applied to operands of type 'bool' and 'bool?' Trying to read a dataContext class like this
var users = new List<User>();
var roles = new int[] { 1, 2 };
// here I need to get users who's role is in role (1, 2), hence above line
// and also I need to get user who's isValid field true, please note that isValid is SQL 'bit' field and is nullable
//This is what I am doing
foreach (var user in dataContext.Users
                                .Where(u => roles.Contains(u.RoleID.Value)
                                            && u.isValid ?? false == true)) // here '&&' part I'm struggling and getting above error
{
    users.Add(new User()
    {
         // Users Added in collection
    });
}

So the question is in where clause I need to get user's who are in role(1,2) && isValid == true, if isValid is 'null' make it false.
Thanks

A: Given bool will default to false anyway you could use GetValueOrDefault
roles.Contains(u.RoleID.Value) && u.isValid.GetValueOrDefault()

Note - GetValueOrDefault does not appear to be supported by EF - see ticket

A: You have to wrap it in parentheses:
roles.Contains(u.RoleID.Value) && (u.isValid ?? false)

bit of confused with (u.isValid ?? false), does this not mean that if
  u.isValid == null then make it false and look for users where
  u.isValid is false, this is not what I want.

No, it just means that nulls are treated as false and that all users are taken which isValid is neither null nor false. It works because the ??-operator converts the Nullable<bool> to a bool, so you can use it with &&. I don't like it, i prefer explicit code that i understand later:
roles.Contains(u.RoleID.Value) && u.isValid.HasValue && u.isValid.Value

or simpler by using the ==-operator with the bool?:
roles.Contains(u.RoleID.Value) && u.isValid == true

A: You can try  like this.
 foreach (var user in dataContext.Users
          .Where(u => roles.Contains(u.RoleID.Value)
             && (u.isValid ?? false))) // note the bracket around (u.isValid ?? false)

Or
foreach (var user in dataContext.Users
       .Where(u => roles.Contains(u.RoleID.Value)
        && (u.isValid.HasValue && u.isValid))) //you can use HasValue to check for null

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Here's a recipe which is a super easy crock pot dish. Serves 2 – 3.
Spring has not quite taken hold yet and so a warming bowl of chill hits the spot. Combine it with a side of cornbread chopped parsley or cilantro and sliced avocado and you have yourself a nutritious meal. Yummy additions are a dollop of sour cream /plain yogurt and grated cheese.


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Marketing seniors Sam Craig and Gabrielle Mennemeier become first MDMC scholars
Nov/26/2018 | POSTED BY Sara Bell
UMSL marketing students Sam Craig (left) and Gabrielle Mennemeier received $2,500 scholarships from the Midwest Digital Marketing Conference. (Photo by August Jennewein)
As one of nine children, Gabrielle Mennemeier had long aspired to graduate from college debt-free. For the first three years, it seemed like a realistic possibility. But as she prepared for her final semester at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, she wasn't certain that dream was achievable.
The College of Business Administration student began looking for options and came across a scholarship she heard about in one of her classes that was exclusively available to UMSL marketing students.
Mennemeier wasn't confident she would receive the newly established award but figured she might as well apply. Within a few weeks, she was glad she took the chance.
"I think a lot of us with scholarships can feel like we're never going to be the one to get it, so why even apply?" she said. "But then I saw an email in my inbox saying that I had a $2,500 scholarship coming my way. That made it so I could say, 'OK, I can do this. I can graduate debt-free.' You never realize how much your hard work is paying off until later on. This has definitely been like a big testament to that. My hard work is paying off, and I'm getting something out of it."
Mennemeier and fellow marketing student Sam Craig are the first recipients of an endowed scholarship offered by UMSL's Midwest Digital Marketing Conference, an annual event that attracted nearly 2,000 marketers last year. The program's founder and Assistant Teaching Professor Perry Drake helped establish the scholarship with surplus funds from MDMC.
"I felt like giving back to the students was the right thing to do," Drake said. "Maybe it will cycle back one of these days and Gabrielle or Sam will be a keynote speaker on stage at MDMC. It would be cool to see it come full circle."
Drake has taught both Mennemeier and Craig in his digital marketing classes and was excited to see the students become the original MDMC scholars.
"Gabby caught my attention right away," Drake said. "She was at every class right in the front and always attentive. You could tell she was just soaking it in. And then she volunteered at MDMC and was just a dream.
"Sam caught my attention in the 'Digital Strategies' class. He was a student that was taking things seriously. Then I actually invited him to be my teaching assistant for a class I taught this summer in Germany. He did a phenomenal job. How could I not push him forward for the scholarship?"
Craig is thankful for Drake's encouragement. Prior to the Germany trip, he had limited video editing experience. But when Drake asked him to help with the video elements of the summer course, Craig eagerly agreed.
"I found that the best way to grow connections with people is when they ask for something, say yes," Craig said. "I spent the next few months on YouTube learning how to edit videos. I got pretty good at it. I was able to teach students in Germany, and I was able to make a job at my company out of it."
Craig started interning at Werremeyer Creative, a marketing agency based in Webster Groves, in 2017 and recently accepted a position to start full time after graduating in December.
His responsibilities at the company have evolved as he has expanded his skill set. Craig began at Werremeyer Creative in a research role, looking for ways that the agency could expand its business. He then moved into copywriting and editing before taking over client social media curation and video production.
He hopes to keep adding to his portfolio by returning to UMSL as an MBA student.
"I didn't really know what to expect coming into UMSL. But once I got into the swing of things on campus, I found that making friends is easy and making connections with faculty is easy," Craig said. "I feel like most people here are really accessible. I've loved my time at UMSL, which is why I'm looking to continue in grad school."
Mennemeier will also graduate in December and plans to help her sister expand an essential oils business while looking for additional professional opportunities. No matter where she ends up, she's happy to have a variety of marketing experiences to guide her.
"As for what my future holds, no matter what I do, whether I own my own company or work for someone else the rest of my life, I want to make an impact," Mennemeier said. "Marketing makes me feel like I am making that impact."
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Section 27 Rural housing authority; additional powers
Section 27: Rural housing authority; additional powers
Section 27. If a housing authority organized in a city or town in which rural areas are located shall undertake the provision of housing for families of low income in such rural areas, it shall comply with the following provisions and shall have the following powers, in addition to others specifically granted in this chapter:–(i) The same preference shall be given to families of veterans as is provided in clause (f) of section thirty–two. (ii) So far as practicable, such housing shall consist of separate single-family houses. (iii) A housing authority which has undertaken housing in rural areas shall have the power to lease or sell houses erected or acquired by it, and, in case of sale, to impose such covenants, which shall run with the land if the housing authority so stipulates, regarding the land and the buildings thereon as it deems necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter. In case of lease, the lessee shall have the option to purchase such house at any time during his occupancy thereof at the price designated in his lease. When any such option is exercised, the purchaser shall be given credit for payments made by him which were applied toward amortizing the cost of the house, and in case the lease with option to purchase, has been assigned to him by a previous lessee, such credit shall include such payments made by previous lessees. (iv) Until a purchaser makes full payment for a house constructed by a housing authority under this subsection the title to such house shall remain in the housing authority regardless of ownership of the land. (v) Provision for farm housing for families of low income shall be subject to the following conditions:—(1) Before housing is constructed on a farm, the United States department of agriculture, or the United States department of the interior in the case of farms included in reclamation projects of that department through such representatives as it may designate shall certify that the net annual income of the farm, together with the nonfarm income of those to be housed, is less than the amount necessary to enable them otherwise to obtain and maintain decent, safe and sanitary housing and that the construction of a suitable type house on the farm is consistent with the respective programs of the department involved; (2) Based upon the normal earning capacity of the farm, as certified by the United States department of agriculture or department of the interior, the housing authority shall determine that the farm owner can meet at least the minimum payments required of him; (3) In developing standards as to what constitutes decent, safe and sanitary dwellings, the housing authority shall take into consideration the needs of the family for which such housing is to be used; (4) With respect to houses on farms, there shall, so far as practicable, be a system of variable payments so that in any year when there is below normal production or prices there may be an appropriate decrease that year in payment below the minimum otherwise required, but only to the extent that credits have been established as defined by the annual contributions contract through previous payments by the farm owner in excess of the minimum required payments. (vi) Provisions of nonfarm housing for families of low income in rural areas, with sufficient land for home gardens, shall be subject to the condition that the housing authority shall first determine that such housing will be so located that sources of employment will be accessible to the occupants thereof.
The department, with the approval of the municipal officers shall have all the powers of a housing authority under this section in order to provide housing for families of low income in any city or town where no housing authority exists. Upon the organization of a housing authority in such a city or town, all the rights, titles, powers, duties and obligations of a housing authority acquired or exercised by the department with respect to such housing shall immediately vest in such housing authority.


Kentucky's Daniel Roberts ran the top 60m dash (6.68) and 60m hurdles (7.71) times in the SEC to sweep the short sprint and hurdles at the Jim Green Invitational. He leads the SEC in both the 60m and 60H. Roberts tied his personal best in the hurdles, and lowered his dash best to tie for No. 5 on the UK all-time list. He is ranked in the top-10 nationally in both events, including second in the 60H.
Texas A&M's Jacob Wooten produced a collegiate-leading 18-3 ¾ (5.58m) in winning the pole vault at the Ted Nelson Invitational with a meet record. His mark is also the current U.S. leader and ranks sixth on the 2019 world list. He leads the SEC by a full foot in the early stage of the indoor season and ended up with the NO. 2 performance on the Aggie all-time list.
Arkansas' Matt Young made his Razorback indoor debut in fashion, running the second-fastest mile time in the SEC this season (4:09.85) in a fourth-place finish at the Arkansas Invitational. His time of 4:09.85 is the sixth-fastest by a freshman in the country this season.
South Carolina's Aliyah Abrams ran the nation's fastest time twice on Friday. First she posted a time of 52.87 to win the 400m at the Orange & Purple Elite, then she ran the anchor leg of the 4x4 team as the team posted a time of 3:34.43. Abrams tops the NCAA leaderboard for the first time in her career.
Arkansas' Lexi Jacobus finished her season-opening meet with an NCAA-leading mark of 4.49m/14-8.75 in the pole vault at the Arkansas Invitational. Her clearance not only leads the NCAA, but is No. 4 in the world this season.
Tennessee's Stamatia Scarvelis shattered her own school record in the weight throw, tossing a personal best 22.54m (73-11.5) at the UAB Blazer Invite. Her mark is more than four feet further than any other SEC women's athlete this season, and she currently leads the country by more than two feet.
LSU's Sha'Carri Richardson clocked the second fastest time in the NCAA in her collegiate debut with a 7.23 in the 60m dash at the UAB Vulcan Invitational. Her time ranks No. 1 in the SEC, and she is also fourth in the world for 2019.


hang it all - Best design ever made.
Charles & Ray Eames brought a sense of play to all their work. Throughout their careers, they designed a variety of whimsical toys and furniture for children, including this 1953 Hang It All, for Tigrett Enterprise's Playhouse Division. Produced by Herman Miller.


The Kentucky Speedway Car Show returns Saturday, September 24. It is your chance to display your car in a highly unique, energetic atmosphere that only Kentucky Speedway can deliver!
Registration is $39 and includes two race tickets to the NASCAR XFINITY Series VisitMyrtleBeach.com 300 - which is scheduled to run later that evening!
Each registered show entry will receive a dash plaque and official Car Show entry packet.
Please arrive between 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. with your show voucher. Judging will be held from 1 p.m.- 4 p.m. Awards will be presented on the display stage near Gate 15 around 5:00 p.m.
Pre-Registration is preferred, however, day-of-show arrivals are all welcomed!
Owners who wish to display their cars together should arrive together.
Directions: I-71 take Exit 57. From Cincinnati - turn right. Louisville - turn left. Enter at Entrance 3 off of Ky. Hwy. 35. Follow signs to Car Show.
If a parking attendant or police officer attempts to park you prior to the Car Show rally point, please explain that your are displaying your vehicle in the Kentucky Speedway Car Show, and follow the signs.
Show cars may be parked on either asphalt or gravel.
Security will be present during the race.
Show cars must remain on display until the conclusion of the awards presentation. If car show participants wish to leave prior to the start of the VisitMyrtleBeach.com 300 race - you may do so. However, if you stay for the conclusion of the VisitMyrtleBeach.com 300; you will be held for 45 minutes following the race.
Contact Alex Perkins at (859) 578-2695 or aperkins@kentuckyspeedway.com to coordinate your registration and for additional details.


GRF Task Forces strive to make balanced judgments on matters that involve medium to long-term uncertainty as well as propose clear strategies and policy recommendations for Turkey in light of these judgments.
GRF Task Forces are independent commissions that bring together accomplished individuals to deliberate and reach a consensus on complex topics in foreign policy. Task Forces strive to make balanced judgements on matters that involve medium to long-term uncertainty to help clarify and guide the discussion on matters of public interest. Task Forces propose clear strategies and policy recommendations in light of these assessments. Each Task Force member may add his/her additional or dissenting view to the findings and recommendations of the commission.
The number of Task Force members is determined per need with a target range of 10-15 to balance diversity with substantive and layered exchange of ideas. Two co-chairs and the director are responsible for managing the Task Force process as well as for crafting the synthesis of individual ideas. The members of the Task Forces assume all responsibility for the content of resulting reports.


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HomeNewsInternational NewsJGC secured EPC contract for works on a 94 MWp solar project in the Philippines
JGC secured EPC contract for works on a 94 MWp solar project in the Philippines
JGC Philippines Incorporated (JGC) has secured a PHP4.5 billion engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract from Aboitiz Power Corporation for works on a 94 MWp solar project in the Philippines. …
The project will be constructed on a 196-hectare site in the Pangasinan province. JGC will conduct engineering and design work in conjunction with site investigation. Construction on the project will begin in December 2021 and is scheduled to commence commercial operations by Q4 of 2022. Once operational, the solar facility is expected to generate approximately 147 million kWh of renewable energy annually. Majority of the facility's capacity will be leased for retail electricity supply and will expand the availability of sustainable energy across the Philippines.


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Q: How to compress pdf file generated by XeLaTeX? I hope you can help me.
I am new to latex and perhaps I am not yet capable of creating well optimized code.
I am creating a file pdf full of figures and tables to send to my professor, who ask for a maximum file size of 500 KB.
I use OverLeaf and as a complier I used pdfLaTeX.
PdfLaTex generated me a file (about 60 pages) with a size of 1.5MB. With pdfsizeopt I've reached 647 KB.
XeLaTeX generates me the same file, but with a size of 1 MB. But with pdfsizeopt I have reached only 630 KB ...
The images I use were created with MatLab in pdf. So they are in vector graphics. Maximum size 17-20 KB with a mean size of 2-3KB each.
My professor demands a file of 500 KB.
He gave no instructions on how to do it.
Would you guys know how to help me?
I do not know what to do.
thanks a lot


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"We've Hosted Dogs with Foreign Microchips, Brought to Malta Just to Breed" – Bay Speaks to the Association for Abandoned Animals
Over the past days and weeks we have come across posts or stories about how animals end up being treated in the cruelest manner, or even kept in small confined spaces. Many a time, these situations are remedied thanks to the hard work of Rosalind Agius and the team at the Association for Abandoned Animals.
Bay spoke to Rosalind Agius about what a typical day at the AAA is like, and about what the Association does when it is faced with harsh realities.
The AAA is a non-governmental organisation which works, on a daily basis, to help, and save abandoned dogs. Rosalind tells us that the days at the AAA are long days full of endless work, consisting of cleaning, feeding, medicating and taking sick dogs for vet checks or any surgeries that must be done.
Another long day full of endless work in the sanctuary – cleaning, feeding, medicating, the work is endless.Here are…
Publiée par Association for Abandoned Animals sur Dimanche 27 septembre 2020
AAA operates a dog shelter, to provide a safe place for rescued dogs to live in, and where the dedicated volunteers can give them the much-needed love which they would need until they are re-homed. "We've come a long way since then," Rosalind says, "all thanks to the helping hands of the amazing community and animal lovers that opened their hearts to our dog adoptions scheme and who are always ready to support us."
In 2018, the AAA relocated to a newly refurbished Sanctuary in Birzebbugia, which gave its better facilities to serve the community and the rescued dogs.
We had to obviously speak of the harsh realities which Rosalind and her colleagues encounter on a daily basis. In fact, Rosalind tells us about a recent example of such realities, where the AAA immediately steps in to help – and which circled around a breeder from Zejtun who only bred these dogs for one single aim – that of making as much money as possible.
"These dogs were brought to the AAA in such a pitiful state, after they were confiscated by the Animal Welfare Department, as they were neglected," she tells us.
Publiée par Association for Abandoned Animals sur Samedi 26 septembre 2020
"Two of the dogs were also blind and luckily enough they immediately took a liking to each other, so they are now together sharing a bed, their food, and beds. Unfortunately for the others, they had to be separated from each other as the only thing they did was fight with each other for all sorts of reasons, even if they were supplied with more than a bowl each for food and water. They act like this as they, unfortunately, had to compete with each other for everything, in their sad miserable past."
There were also another 2 dogs which had a foreign microchip and this shows that these poor dogs were imported from abroad for the sole reason to be bred and live this disgusting life in the hands of this terrible human," Rosalind tells us.
Publiée par Association for Abandoned Animals sur Vendredi 25 septembre 2020
The question which follows, almost naturally, is about the enforcement, and where there is enough of it. Rosalind tells us that there is "some sort of enforcement," adding that "unfortunately, it is not enough."
"Laws must be changed, and stronger enforcement must be definitely put into practice, as the abandonment and abuse of dogs is somewhat of an ongoing situation, which has been going on for way too long. These culprits must be punished for their actions as otherwise without proper enforcement these unfortunate and sad situations will continue to increase. Something must really be done – the sooner the better – in the hope that we will have less of these harsh realities in the near future," Rosalind said.
Publiée par Association for Abandoned Animals sur Jeudi 2 janvier 2020
The AAA relies solely on donations, and here is how YOU can help:
By sending an sms on:
50617350 €2.33, 50618060 €4.66, 50618910 €6.99, 50619200 €11.66
Revolut 79730921
Alternatively you can also choose to sponsor a dog for just €30 annually!
Rosalind tells us that the funds are used for all that would be needed to care for the dogs – food, medicine, surgeries and even ongoing treatment – as well as for the day-to-day running of the sanctuary which also includes water and electricity bills.
AND if you are 16 years or older, and have man's best friend at heart, then you can also choose to become a volunteer, as volunteers are always needed. The running of the sanctuary is a great deal of work, especially when considering that the AAA Sanctuary is currently home to 80 dogs. AAA isopen daily till 2.30pm but the work must be done in the morning so "whoever can come over and give a helping hand, is more than welcome after 8am." If you are interested, give a call to Rosalind on 79730921 for further information.
We asked Rosalind if she has one final appeal to animal owners. "Here at the AAA we will always continue to educate people – especially those who will be having a dog for the first time in their lives."
Rosalind urges all those who would be looking into getting a dog, "to do their homework very well, since a dog is for life, and it is also a 15yr commitment." She says that "there will also be vet bills to pay and most importantly keep in mind that dogs also need their quality time with their owners, especially if they are puppies – this means, time for training, socialising and walking, all of which are very important for the wellbeing and good behaviour of the dog or puppy."
"Senior dogs are also so very wonderful dogs whose main scope is to please and love their new owner/family – even though they would be senior dogs, they will also learn anything you teach them, which means not only puppies can learn, but also senior dogs," Rosalind says. This is why, "here at the AAA we also seek to promote adoption rather than buying a dog.
There are so many dogs in sanctuaries waiting for that special person/family they can shower with love and have that special place that they can call home, forever!"
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During WWII the Armed Forces Radio Service (AFRS) decided to create a program specifically geared toward Black soldiers. Today it is said that some of the best jazz shows came out of this program with greats such as Fletcher Henderson, Lena Horne, Count Basie, Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington and Fats Waller.
Jubilee was conceived and programmed to present African-American artists and their music to the Armed Forces personnel of the United States and allied nations around the world.
During the history of the program, eventually other artists were invited to participate, but Jubilee is remembered as a showcase for African-American talent. In addition to big bands, small jazz groups and singers, many talented dramatic and comedic performers appeared on Jubilee. Aimed as a morale-building service for black troops and aired for military personnel, The show was hosted first by Dooley Wilson, the piano player in the movie Casablanca, then by Ernie "Bubbles" Whitman, a well-known comedian. Most of the shows were recorded before live audiences in Los Angeles.
By 1942 Eddie, my father, was fifty-one years old, too old to be drafted (although the government chose to sign up "men of a certain age" just in case), however, he was asked to perform his comedy routines along with Lena Horne in 1942, Ernie Whitman in 1944, and Hattie McDaniel in 1945, on the Jubilee radio program.
ERNIE: It's Saturday morning at the station house and the alarm goes off. I can see you now, sound asleep up there in the firehouse.
EDDIE: So far, I like it.
ERNIE: Four in the morning the fire alarm rings, what do you do?
EDDIE: I get up. Then I take a sleeping pill and go right back to bed.
ERNIE: No, you don't. You grab your fire hat, run to the pole and slide down.
EDDIE: The pole is cold, I forgot my pants!!
Lucky me, someone sent me a CD with this Jubilee program on it, so I get to hear these shows.
In 1942 Memorial Day had become the popular title for a day to acknowledge all of our military personnel who died while in service.
This post is just a glimpse into how other citizens, along with our government, were helping to keep up the morale of our soldiers.


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CNIO Researcher Revises the Role of Cohesin in Cancer
by Bidita Debnath on June 28, 2014 at 3:32 PM
Massive sequencing of cancer genomes every day brings to light new genes that could be involved in the process of tumour formation.
A good example of this is cohesin, a ring-shaped protein complex that embraces DNA to control cell division. Just a few months ago, and after several studies in the same direction, the sequencing of thousands of tumour samples identified the STAG2 gene—whose product forms part of cohesin—as one of the most frequently mutated genes in several types of cancer such as bladder cancer and melanoma.
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The challenge now is to understand the link between cohesin and the development and evolution of cancer, an area where there is currently little data. Ana Losada, the head of the Chromosome Dynamics Group at the Spanish National Cancer Research Centre (CNIO), an international expert in cohesin, summarises in Nature Reviews Cancer the latest research on the role of cohesin, its regulation, as well as its recently identified function as a potential driver or facilitator for tumours.
According to the article, cohesin "prevents premature separation of sister chromatids [those that contain the duplicated genetic material before cell division]"; this facilitates both the equal distribution of the genetic material between each daughter cell as well as DNA repair.
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"For a few years now, several studies have added a new role for these complexes in the maintenance of the 3D structure of the genome and gene expression", says Losada. In this case, cohesin intervenes during the interphase of the cell cycle, when the cells are not dividing, the longest stage in the cell cycle of a cell's life.
This novel function, apart from the cell reproduction function, opens up a still-unknown field for the study of oncological diseases, which might help to understand the functional importance of cohesin mutations and their link to cancer.
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The review makes a special mention of several bladder cancer studies, in which STAG2 mutations are the most frequent, representing: "up to 30% of mutations in the lower grade tumours and up to 10-15% in the most aggressive ones".
Amongst the studies mentioned is a recent article coordinated by Francisco X. Real and Núria Malats at the CNIO. The researchers described how STAG2 mutations did not correlate with alterations in the genetic make-up of tumour cells. From their observations, the researchers concluded that: "the gene takes part in bladder cancer via different mechanisms to the distribution [of genetic material]".
Losada points out that a better understanding of cohesin biology, as well as the generation of new animal and cell models deficient in these proteins could contribute to an improvement in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.
Since her discovery of cohesin in vertebrate organisms at the end of the 1990s, Losada has continued to focus her research into this area of knowledge using different experimental models, such as the African frog Xenopus laevis or the mouse.
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Ninja Shodown Review
Think of the twitchiest game you've ever played. Then think of the game with the loosest controls. Then dismiss both immediately because Ninja Shodown is here to ensure you've never seen a twitch or felt looseness until you've played just five seconds of what it has to offer.
Oh, and for good measure it drops a hundred dabs in too. Yeah, that's right – twitching dabbing ninjas. What has the world come to?
Well in fact, that is exactly what the world has come to because Ninja Shodown finds itself delivering all those things in one small package. But unfortunately, it has failed to deliver much else… other than a local multiplayer versus mode which is decent fun.
Ninja Shodown tells the tale of a group of ninjas who make up the Viper Clan – that's a cool name if there ever was one. This team of colourful dabbing characters are the sworn guardians of the mystical jade katana and they have promised to put their lives on the line in order to protect it. It just so happens that someone wants to now steal it and so you have to go and get it back. Obviously.
Well bully for them because after just a couple of minutes with Ninja Shodown, I was all up for leaving them to it, as I found myself dying unfairly time and time again. And if there is one thing I dislike about gaming it's when something unfair is put into place. Who wants to protect a god damn katana anyways?
Certainly not me, but in the interests of fairness I decided to stick with it, and fortunately things got better as I began to understand the mechanics and premise behind the game. It didn't get a lot better mind, but at least I wasn't left flabbergasted at how something so poor could make its way on to the most powerful console the world has ever known. First impressions can be wrong you know.
The basic idea of Ninja Shodown is to beat back whatever enemies dare enter your vicinity. With multiple stages, it's all just a matter of moving your swift, twitchy, dabbing ninja from platform to platform, taking down anyone who cares to get in your way.
You've got a sword as standard but randomly dropped crates bring shurikens, bombs, shotguns, lightning strikes and more. These are limited in supply though so if you think you can just sit in the corner firing out throwing star after throwing star, you'd be very much mistaken. Not that I tried that even the once. Honest.
Should you manage to kill enough enemies – I'm not sure how many though as the super fast paced nature ensures much of it is a blur – and you'll head on to the next stage for more of the same.
Three initial lives are all you'll have to protect the jade katana, but keeping those is easier said than done. You see, enemies don't ever need to fight back in order to rid you of your soul but instead just need to touch you, even with the briefest of glances as they run around the screen at warp speed. With the sheer pace of things, those loose controls I originally spoke of, and the fact that your attempted half arsed strikes or rolling dodge don't always seem to take hold on a button press, you'll begin to understand how easy it is to lose a life. With multiple doors scattered around each level, and your foes using these to magically appear in a split second, luck plays a huge role in whether your katana protection success rate is high or not. And if I'm honest, I'm not much a fan of games which rely on luck over judgement.
Thankfully should you somehow scrap and scrape your way through a level or two, will find your efforts ranked by number of kills, the amount of times you died, how many times you've stupidly killed yourself and how many multi-kills you've imaginatively actioned. If you're deemed to be a proper ninja, you might even find yourself gifted an extra life too… although chances are that will be wiped out in mere seconds of you attempting the next stage.
This ranking system is all well and good, and it at least gives those who manage to get to grips with the twitchy controls something to aim for, but for the vast majority of gamers the very least of your worries will be centred on just how you can better any previous score. Managing to make it through a stage is an art in itself.
The arcade mode which will play host to much of the action can be utilised by a solo gamer, or those who can gather up a group of four friends. Each player will get to choose from one of ten coloured ninjas, and set their own unique name before dropping a dab and getting into the action. Seriously, Pogba, the FIFA community and eight year old kids have got nothing on these guys. The thing is, each and every ninja is the same as his compatriot and there are no unique abilities to set them apart, so it matters little which one you choose. I know a ninja is a ninja, but I'd like to see a little variation.
An Infinite mode is also in place but I'm pretty sure you can guess what that does, whilst the snazzily named Versus mode caters for those who refuse to play against the AI and prefer to fight it out with mates over dinner. Personally speaking, I'd ditch the food and get on to the hard drinking as soon as possible – at least if you want to try and enjoy Ninja Shodown. As a budget title it comes as no surprise to see a lack of any online capabilities, so if you don't have sofa based friends then your luck is pretty much out.
But that said, if you can coerce friends over, either with the promise of free food or copious amounts of beer, then you'll probably find that the Versus mode will keep you busy as someone goes to crack open another tin. And it is here where the fun of ninja fighting is at its best. Last Ninja (fight to the death), Battle (fight to the death some more), Coin (collect numerous coins to be crowned winner whilst fighting to the death) and Crown (keep a crown on your head as long as possible and have a little fight to the death) modes are all present with five zones and five levels available for custom game types should you be looking for variety. This Versus mode is the highlight of Shodown. In fact I'd even hesitantly recommend a group of friends dropping a quid or two each into the pot in order to give it a go for the night.
Except that a quid or two between four players wouldn't be enough to kick a download of Ninja Shodown off. £11.99 is way too high a price for a game that offers little, and without that cost coming down by at least 50%, you should pretty much dismiss this out of hand.
And that my friends is Ninja Shodown in a nutshell. The crisp old school visuals and audio both do the job intended of them, but at no point will you be sitting there and thinking that Bitmap Bureau have done an outstanding job. In fact, at no point will you be thinking they have done an outstanding job with any part of Ninja Shodown as without some drunk mates alongside you, it struggles to entertain. Unless of course you enjoy watching ninjas dab for no reason other than that they can.
If you want a very twitchy, pretty frustrating ninja based experience then go ahead and buy Ninja Shodown. But if you're a loner, I'd put money on the fact you won't be playing it much longer than half an hour, unless you just love to see blood splattering everywhere – because then you may stretch things out to 45 minutes. I think the developers secretly agree with me too because there's even an achievement for completing the Arcade side of the game in less than 20 minutes, although granted you'll need to bring some proper ninja skills to the table for that to happen. Even more telling in my eyes though is the fact the devs have failed to bother including any Gamerscore in relation to either of the other modes aside from Arcade. Why else would I want to spend time, and see my frustration levels rise, with the Infinite mode if there is no reason to do so?
The inclusion of dabbing in a game about ninjas tells you a lot about both the experience itself and the thoughts behind it. Is it serious? No. Is it worth bothering with? Not unless you've got some friends over for a party.
Think of the twitchiest game you've ever played. Then think of the game with the loosest controls. Then dismiss both immediately because Ninja Shodown is here to ensure you've never seen a twitch or felt looseness until you've played just five seconds of what it has to offer. Oh, and for good measure it drops a hundred dabs in too. Yeah, that's right - twitching dabbing ninjas. What has the world come to? Well in fact, that is exactly what the world has come to because Ninja Shodown finds itself delivering all those things in one small package. But unfortunately,…
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Carriera
È un interprete uscito dalla scuola di arte drammatica di Malaga. Ha completato il ciclo di studi con danza e canto. È apparso numerose volte sul piccolo schermo, prendendo parte a numerose serie televisive.

In Italia è noto per aver interpretato Pedro Salvador (rinominato da Rober - Miguel Ángel Muñoz - il "bifolco") nel telefilm Paso adelante. Fece parte con altri ragazzi della serie Un Paso adelante (Beatriz Luengo, Mónica Cruz, Miguel Ángel Muñoz e Silvia Marty) del gruppo musicale UPA Dance, che vendette più di  copie in Spagna. Il gruppo si sciolse alla fine del 2004, poiché alcuni componenti decisero di intraprendere la carriera da solista.

Nel 2005 ha recitato, accanto a Mónica Cervera, nel musical 20 centimetri (20 centímetros) del regista Ramón Salazar.  Nel film impersona  Raùl un bel ragazzo di cui si innamora la protagonista Marieta, una transgender sofferente di narcolessia che sogna di divenire donna.

Pablo Puyol pubblica nel 2005 il suo primo album da solista dal titolo Déjame e dallo stile dance pop, uscito sia in Spagna ( copie vendute) che in Francia, dove sono stati estratti due singoli, Suis la Lumière e Revenir. Nel 2007 Pablo Puyol fa parte del cast del musical La Bella y la Bestia, dove veste i panni di Gaston.

Tra il 2011 ed il 2012 ha fatto parte del gruppo musicale spagnolo Poker de Voces, scioltosi dopo breve tempo.

Nel 2015 partecipa alla quarta edizione del talent show Tu cara me suena, concludendola al terzo posto.
Ha avuto una relazione con la collega Dafne Fernández.

Filmografia

Cinema
 Piedras, regia di Ramón Salazar (2002)
 Courts mais Gay: Tome 3, regia di Philippe Becq e Colette Cullen (2002)
 Tánger, regia di Juan Madrid (2003)
 20 centimetri (20 centímetros), regia di Ramón Salazar (2005)
 Chuecatown, regia di Juan Flahn (2007)
 Clandestinos, regia di Antonio Hens (2007)
 La conjura de El Escorial, regia di Antonio del Real (2008)
 Prime Time, regia di Luis Calvo Ramos (2008)
 The Anguish, regia di Jordi Mesa Gonzalez (2010)
 Gallino, the Chicken System, regia di Carlos Atanes (2012)

Televisione
 Paso adelante (Un paso adelante)  – serie TV, 73 episodi (2002-2005)
 Casi perfectos – serie TV, 1 episodio (2004)
 Tirando a dar – serie TV, 7 episodi (2006)
 Los Serrano – serie TV, 6 episodi (2008)
 Generación DF – serie TV, 5 episodi (2008)
 Las chicas de oro – serie TV, 1 episodio (2010)
 La pecera de Eva – serie TV, 5 episodi (2010)
 Vida loca – serie TV, 1 episodio (2011)
 Stamos okupa2 – serie TV, 1 episodio (2012)
 Arrayán – serie TV, 45 episodi (2012-2013)
 Esposados – serie TV, 5 episodi (2013)
 La que se avecina – serie TV, 3 episodi (2013-2014)
 Sábado sensacional, regia di José Luis Moreno – film TV (2014)
 Ciega a citas – serie TV, 24 episodi (2014)
 Gym Tony – serie TV, 1 episodio (2015)
 ¿Qué fue de Jorge Sanz? 5 años después, regia di David Trueba – film TV (2016)

Teatro
 2011: Crimen Perfecto
 2013: Venidos a menos

Musical
 Grease (Interpreta: Kenickie)
 Rent (Interpreta: Roger)
 2007: La Bella y la Bestia (Interpreta: Gaston)
 2009: 40 - El Musical (Interpreta: Mateo)
 2012: Poker de Voces

Discografia
 2002: Upa Dance
 2003: Upa Dance Edición Especial
 2003: Upa Dance LIVE
 2005: Déjame
 2008: La Bella y la Bestia - Gaston
 2010: 40 - El Musical - Mateo

Premi e riconoscimenti
 Joven Talento Andaluz (2008)

Doppiatori Italiani
 David Chevalier in Paso adelante
 Christian Iansante in 20 centimetri

Altri progetti

Collegamenti esterni

Cantanti da musical

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A collection of book reviews and announcements from Kevin and Kasey, and the bookstore cats! To see all the books reviewed here, and more, go to the bookstore website! www.wellsborobookstore.com or visit us in our physical incarnation at 7 East Ave, Wellsboro, PA
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The Scottish Fold is a special breed of cat. They have a unique folded ear that makes them easy to spot. The Scottish fold is a blend of other breeds: The British and American shorthairs.
The first Scottish Fold was found on a farm in Scotland in 1961. Her name was Susie. She had white fur. A man named William Ross adopted one of her kittens, and named it Snooks. The kitten also shared the folded ear trait.
Snooks had kittens, and the trait proved dominant. Her kittens were born with folded ears. These kittens were called lop-eared cats, but later named Scottish Folds for the country they came from, Scotland.
Scotty, The Scottish Member of the Cat Board
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Wonder Woman, DC Comics' greatest heroine, comes to the big screen on June 2, 2017, for the first major motion picture in her 75-year history The all-star cast includes Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Connie Nielsen, Robin Wright, and more.
Before she became Wonder Woman, Diana lived as a princess and a warrior on a secret, faraway island. Discover how she trained to become an Amazon warrior and one of the world's greatest heroes
Based on the major motion picture, Wonder Woman: I Am an Amazon Warrior is a fully illustrated Level 2 I Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help.
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The Totally Ninja Raccoons Are Available at the Green Free Library!!
I was a voracious reader as a child. My parents couldn't have kept me and my sisters supplied with reading materials. I received books for Christmas, and Easter and my birthday. I spent my allowance on books, but it was my local library, The Green Free Library in Wellsboro Pennsylvania, that filled the rest of the need.
I'm happy to announce that the Green Free Library now has the first five books in the Totally Ninja Raccoon series. Your child can now check them out and see just how fun they are. People started asking for them, and the library responded.
If your library or school doesn't have the Totally Ninja Raccoons, just ask. They are available from the usual sources for libraries. I'm starting to do more library and school events, and would love to visit your local library or school. Just contact me at From My Shelf Books & Gifts at 570-724-5793 and we'll get started.
Emu. Emus as Pets. Emus Keeping, Care, Housing, Interaction, Diet and Health
Emus have been raised as pets for several years mostly because of their lean meat. There are several things about the Emu that make them the most adorable pets to have at home. They are wonderfully friendly and can even be very playful around the people that they have bonded with. The gait of these birds and the "goofy"expression that they carry all the time makes them a lot of fun to be around. Of course, you need to be extremely cautious while raising Emus as they are really large birds that can become unruly and dangerous when not raised to be tame. When they are larger, there are several restrictions with respect to the space and the area that you can raise these birds in. However, if you raise emus as babies, you will see that they are just as great as any other household pet that climbs up into your lap, hides in small spaces in your home and just keep you entertained all day. This book is the best guide for anyone who is setting out on their journey with their Emus. It will provide you with all the information that you require from sourcing your bird, housing them and even providing them with proper nutrition and care. The information that you will find in this book has been tested by emu owners. Therefore all the tips that you will read about are practical and easy. Covered in this book: -Behavior -Bonding -Buying -Caring -Diet -Feeding -Handling -Healthcare -Housing -Legal considerations -Routine care -The history and origin of the species -Travelling ....and much more
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Fellow Booksellers who use Ingram? Check out Bestselling Independent Titles right under Fiction Blooms. All of my Totally Ninja Raccoon series made the list, as well as my novella Operation Ragnarok. The first book in the series, The Totally Ninja Raccoons Meet Bigfoot is currently number 30. People are starting to call The Totally Ninja Raccoons the next Wimpy Kid. Why wait to check it out?
Hello, my name is Kevin and I like ninjas.
Who here likes ninjas?
Approach member of audience with ninja erasers hidden in hands. Ask child that says they liked ninjas to chose a hand. Give them ninja eraser.
Do you know how you become a ninja?
Approach another child, let them chose a hand...
You choose to become a ninja!
You can chose to be a ninja, or a doctor, or a firefighter, an athlete, or even happy
What do you want to be when you grown up?......take some answers....It's OK if you don't know yet. You have lots of time
Do you want to hear what three raccoon brothers decided to be?
Do you want to hear about how the Totally Ninja Raccoons chose to become ninjas?
Insert some photos of things in first chapter
Read first chapter of The Totally Ninja Raccoons, read another based on attention and wiggling
Who wants to hear more about the Ninja Raccoons?
read second chapter depending on time etc.
Have you ever had anyone call you something bad, or tell you that you can't do something? Well, if raccoons can decide to be ninjas, then you can decide to be anything you want.
Now, who here wants to be a ninja?
All of you can choose to be a very special kind of ninja today!
A reading Ninja!
Reading Ninjas
1. Enjoy Stories!
2. Read and talk about books
Now, who wants to be a reading ninja? It's your choice. OK, everyone who wants to be a reading ninja stand up, and get into the reading ninja pose. Put hands on hips Repeat after me...I am a reading ninja!
You chose to be a reading ninja! You are now reading ninjas. Get out there and have fun!
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Please join us in a journey of discovery and overcoming adversity. Sometimes out of darkness comes joy....
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We all know that cats want to take over the world. What? You didn't know that? If you have a furry feline in your life, you know they are planning on world domination...right after their nap.
Yes, cats are planning world domination. There's even an international organization known as the Cat Board that is planning right now as you are reading this. Lucky for humans, cats are a little lazy.
That's where the Totally Ninja Raccoons come in. These little masked bandits decided they aren't meant to be ordinary, but chose to be something more, ninjas!
The Totally Ninja Raccoons are your basic heroes for hire. They work cheap, sometimes for a little Chinese takeout or a stale doughnut.
It's your classic trio with a twist. Think the Three Investigators meet the Teenage Ninja Mutant Turtles with a little Ghost Busters in the mix.
What started as an idea to score free food soon ends up giving the raccoons a glimpse into another world, a world of shadows, mysteries, and plots.
There are things in heaven and earth than the raccoons ever dreamed. Cats are trying to take over the world. Monsters are real, and Chinese food really will make you hungry soon after you eat it. It's up to The Totally Ninja Raccoons to stop it.
The Totally Ninja Raccoons Are:
Rascal: He's the shortest brother and loves doughnuts. He's great with his paws and makes really cool gadgets. He's a little goofy and loves both his brothers, even when they pick on him, but maybe not right then.
Bandit: He's the oldest brother. He's tall and lean. He's super smart and loves to read. He leads the Totally Ninja Raccoons, but he couldn't do it by himself.
Kevin: He may be the middle brother, but he refuses to be stuck in the middle. He has the moves and the street smarts that the Totally Ninja Raccoons are going to need, even if it does sometimes gets them into trouble as well as out of trouble.
I chose to only make it available as a real book. You won't find it in an electronic version. Why did I do this? Studies have shown that students retain more information when reading from paper.
I believe that reading is more than a chore. It's an tactile experience... I also believe in bookstores staffed by lovers of books. I'd rather have real people selling real books to people that are the best match for that book.
I specifically picked the second to fourth grade age, because of my experience in the bookstore. If a child doesn't embrace reading during this crucial age, a child can fall behind their peers, and struggle into their teen years and beyond. My goal is to entertain and engage young readers.
The Totally Ninja Raccoons Meet Bigfoot ( Totally Ninja Raccoons #01 )
In The Totally Ninja Raccoons meet Bigfoot, our protagonists discover they are not meant to be ordinary bandits, but rather carry the potential to be something extraordinary, ninjas.
In this origin story, the Ninja Raccoons begin their ninja training, and meet their first potential employer--Gypsy the Cat. Gypsy sends the Raccoons on their first mission, to capture the elusive Bigfoot.
Things aren't what they seem to be. Bigfoot isn't the monstrous beast, as he's been portrayed. Gypsy isn't the benign employer. Cats want to take over the world.
The Totally Ninja Raccoons learn that sometimes you have to choose your own path if you want to choose your destination.
The Totally Ninja Raccoons Meet the Weird & Wacky Werewolf ( Totally Ninja Raccoons #2 )
In The Totally Ninja Raccoons Meet the Weird & Wacky Werewolf, the Ninja Raccoons continue their ninja training, learn teamwork, and meet a creature of legend, a werewolf.
The Ninja Raccoons decide to track and catch the werewolf for the prize offered for capturing such a creature. Will the Raccoons succeed in their mission? Are friends more important than money? Do werewolves taste good with hot sauce?
There are more things in heaven and earth than these three brothers ever dreamed. Cats are trying to take over the world; monsters are real; and Chinese food really will make you hungry soon after you eat it. It's up to the Ninja Raccoons to do something about it.
The Totally Ninja Raccoons and the Secret of the Canyon ( Totally Ninja Raccoons #3 )
In The Totally Ninja Raccoons and the Secret of the Canyon, the Ninja Raccoons continue their ninja training, learn compassion, and meet a creature of Pennsylvania Folklore, a Sidehill gouger.
The Ninja Raccoons investigate the legend of the crying baby. Will the Raccoons discover the secret of the canyon? Can the Cat Board stop the Raccoons? What did Raccoons eat before there was tasty General Tso's Chicken?
The Totally Ninja Raccoons Meet the Thunderbird ( Totally Ninja Raccoons #4 )
In The Totally Ninja Raccoons Meet the Thunderbird, the Ninja Raccoons continue their ninja training, learn the value of friendship, and meet a creature of Native American myth, a thunderbird.
The Ninja Raccoons are framed for the theft of the Wynken, Blynken, and Nod statue. Will the Raccoons prove their innocence? Will the Raccoons return to Animal Land? Will the Cat Board triumph? Will Rascal ever learn to swim?
The Totally Ninja Raccoons and the Catmas Caper (Totally Ninja Raccoons #5)
In The Totally Ninja Raccoons and The Catmas Caper, the Ninja Raccoons continue their ninja training, learn the true meaning of Christmas and meet a creature of Germanic myth, Krampus!
In this super-special Christmas edition, the infamous Cat Board is once again plotting against the Totally Ninja Raccoons and plans to eliminate Christmas! Will the Totally Ninja Raccoons be able to stop the Cat Board and save Christmas?
In The Totally Ninja Raccoons and The Secret of Nessmuk Lake, the Ninja Raccoons continue their ninja training, learn to respect privacy, and meet a creature of Scottish legend, The Loch Ness Monster!
The Cat Board plots against the Ninja Raccons as the Raccoons explore the depths of Lake Nessmuk. Will the Raccoons learn the secret? Will the Cat Board triumph? Will Rascal finally learn to swim?
Kevin resides in Wellsboro, just a short hike from the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon. When he's not writing, you can find him at From My Shelf Books & Gifts, an independent bookstore he runs with his lovely wife, several helpful employees, and two friendly cats, Huck & Finn.
He's recently become an honorary member of the Cat Board, and when he's not scooping the litter box, or feeding Gypsy her tuna, he's writing more stories about the Totally Ninja Raccoons. Be sure to catch their next big adventure, The Totally Ninja Raccoons And The Secret of Nessmuk Lake.
You can write him at:
From My Shelf Books & Gifts
7 East Ave
Wellsboro PA 16901
www.wellsborobookstore.com
Wellsboro, Pennsylvania has been nominated to compete in the Independent We Stand 2017 America's Main Streets contest.
Voting for the top 25 quarterfinalists is now underway. It will end at 11:59:59 p.m. on Sunday, April 23.
An individual can cast an online vote for Wellsboro once every 24 hours now through April 23 from his or her IP address by visiting http://www.mainstreetcontest.com/profile.php?id=32 according to the contest rules. Or, people can vote by going to the Wellsboro Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook page or the From My Shelf Books Facebook page.
"During the inaugural contest held last year, Wellsboro was named one of the top 10 finalists but did not win," said Kevin Coolidge, a member of the Wellsboro Area Chamber of Commerce who with his wife, co-own From My Shelf Books, an independent bookstore in Wellsboro. Coolidge nominated Wellsboro for the 2016 contest and has nominated it again this year.
If Wellsboro is named one of the 25 quarterfinalists on April 24, a second round of voting will be held from 10 a.m. on Monday, May 1 to 11:59:59 p.m. on Sunday, May 28. The grand prize winner will be selected from the 10 finalists and told on June 2 with a public announcement on June 5.
The grand prize winner will receive a $25,000 check; a $1,000 certificate for STIHL equipment; SnapRetail one year subscription valued at $1,300 that includes email marketing, social media scheduling and a new website; Tire Pros $500 certificate towards a set of Continental tires; Do it Best Corp. $500 shopping spree; PPG Pittsburgh Paints $500 shopping spree; Alignable small business social media "Neighborhood"; a special plaque valued at $100 for the winner to display; recognition on Independent We Stand social media channels and public relations outreach.
Initiated in 2016 by Independent We Stand, the national small business movement, the goal of this contest is to promote the importance and strong economic benefits of Main Streets and the small businesses that help them thrive and how communities can educate their neighbors about the many benefits of "buying local."
"I have voted for Wellsboro to win $25,000 to invest in our downtown," said Coolidge. "Help Wellsboro become a quarterfinalists by voting online every day now through April 23," he encouraged.
For more information, contact the Wellsboro Area Chamber of Commerce at 570-724-1926.
CLICK ON THE PHOTO OF THE WELLSBORO CHAMBER TO BE TAKEN TO THE SITE TO VOTE!!
Reads like a better written Arthur C Clarke novel with a Heinlein hero. The best young adult science fiction book I have read in a long time...
Go on the adventure of a lifetime with a teen and his family after they are selected to colonize Mars in this thrilling new novel from multiple Bram Stoker Award-winning author Jonathan Maberry.
Tristan has known that he and his family were going to be on the first mission to colonize Mars since he was twelve years old, and he has been training ever since. However, knowing that he would be leaving for Mars with no plan to return didn't stop him from falling in love with Izzy.
But now, at sixteen, it's time to leave Earth, and he's forced to face what he must leave behind in exchange for an uncertain future. When the news hits that another ship is already headed to colonize Mars, and the NeoLuddite terrorist group begins threatening the Mars One project, the mission's purpose is called into question. Is this all worth it?
Meet Harald Bluetooth and his wife, Tove of Venden, as well as his parents, Gorm the Sleepy and Thyra Danebod, plus Ragnar Lothbrok, descendant of Odin, and Kraka, his shieldmaiden bride. These six dolls of legendary Viking kings and queens come with colorful wardrobes as well as interesting "Did You Know . . . ?" sidebars on each character.
A quintessential Jojo Moyes novel about a lost girl and her horse, the enduring strength of friendship, and how even the smallest choices can change everything
When Sarah's grandfather gives her a beautiful horse named Boo--hoping that one day she'll follow in his footsteps to join an elite French riding school, away from their gritty London neighborhood--she quietly trains in city's parks and alleys. But then her grandfather falls ill, and Sarah must juggle horsemanship with school and hospital visits.
Natasha, a young lawyer, is reeling after her failed marriage: her professional judgment is being questioned, her new boyfriend is a let-down, and she's forced to share her house with her charismatic ex-husband. Yet when the willful fourteen-year-old Sarah lands in her path, Natasha decides to take the girl under her wing.
But Sarah is keeping a secret--a secret that will change the lives of everyone involved forever.
I Came Home, But It Wasn't Me: Memoirs of Vietnam Combat Veteran
Today April 8th, 20117 from 11AM to 2PM, From My Shelf Books is hosting Bruce Taneski and his memoir of the Vietnam War, I Came Home, but It Wasn't Me. Bruce made it home, but returned a damaged man.
The memoir comes full circle when he sits on his pack and eats a can of C-Ration spaghetti and meatballs while looking down at one of the two NVA soldiers he had shot dead a few minutes earlier. "Don't mean nothing," he thought. However, deep down inside, he knew it did.
Taneski explains everything in detail, down to the nuts and bolts of his P-38 can opener. At times, he writes with the innocence of a young man seeing the world for the first time. He shares the teachings of his sergeants, which Taneski took to heart to succeed in Vietnam. Much of this true story describes, "many of the mundane missions we went on," which involved "just humping through the jungle fighting the red ants, leeches and mosquitoes."
Taneski's year peaked with two major operations. The first was the 199th's final six-day sweep before returning to Fort Benning. The operation captured thirty-three NVA, while destroying an enemy hospital, training camp, and five hamlets. The second was a 5th Infantry Division engagement against a new NVA base camp near the DMZ, where Taneski finished his last month's in country.His book clearly tells who Bruce Taneski is and why.
Bruce was intially diagnosed with PTSD in 1982, years after the war was over, but not his personal battle. He still struggles with PTSD, and this memoir was part of his path to healing. Come in and talk with Bruce and let him know how glad you are he made it home. Visit and show your support of our veterans, past and present.
On Wednesday, April 19, at 10 a.m. the Deane Center for the Performing Arts is hosting a Deane Little Beans event for youth 12 and under and their parents. It is free and free snacks will be provided.
Author Kevin Coolidge will be reading "The Totally Ninja Raccoons Meet Bigfoot" to children in the Deane Center lobby at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro. The book is written for youngsters and enjoyed by people of all ages. Preschoolers from the Wellsboro Montessori Children's Center are planning to walk to the Deane Center for the program, weather permitting.
Last year, Kevin Coolidge published the first two books in his new series, "Totally Ninja Raccoons" set in Wellsboro and Tioga County. "The Totally Ninja Raccoons Meet Bigfoot" is the first book in his series about the three raccoon brothers who become ninjas. "The series is for the 7-10-year-old reluctant reader who loves action, adventure and creatures whose existence has yet to be proven, like Bigfoot," said Coolidge.
In "The Totally Ninja Raccoons meet Bigfoot," the raccoons discover they are not meant to be ordinary bandits, but rather have the potential to be something extraordinary--ninjas. They begin their ninja training and meet their first potential employer--Gypsy the Cat.
Gypsy sends the raccoons on their first mission, to capture the elusive Bigfoot. They quickly find out that things aren't what they seem. Bigfoot isn't the monstrous beast, he's been portrayed to be; Gypsy isn't a benign employer; and cats want to take over the world. And the raccoons learn that sometimes you have to choose your own path if you want to choose your destination.
"The Totally Ninja Raccoons" is a new children's series for second to fourth graders. It is specifically for reluctant readers. "Five books have been published in the series with more to come," Coolidge said.
In the second book, the raccoons meet the "Weird & Wacky Werewolf." In the third, they learn "The Secret of the Canyon" and in the fourth, meet "The Thunderbird," In the fifth book "Catmas Caper" the raccoons have to save Christmas, and in the book coming out in May, the Ninja Raccoons learn the secret of Nessmuk Lake.
In his ninja raccoon series, Coolidge has included the bookstore's newest cats - brothers Huck and Finn. These cats receive daily doses of love from the many children and adults who visit the bookstore he co-owns at 7 East Avenue in Wellsboro.
For more information or to register for this Deane Little Beans program, call the Deane Center at 570-724-6220.
Kevin Coolidge (shown) places a colorful, kid-friendly "Story Monsters Approved" seal on the cover of the book he wrote, "The Totally Ninja Raccoons Meet Bigfoot." It passed rigorous judging by industry experts and a panel of youth who endorsed it. Children who see the seal on a book know that youngsters their own age enjoyed it and are recommending they read it, too.
Samurai Rising: The Epic Life of Minamoto Yoshitsune
Minamoto Yoshitsune should not have been a samurai. But his story is legend in this real-life saga.
This epic warrior tale reads like a novel, but this is the true story of the greatest samurai in Japanese history.
When Yoshitsune was just a baby, his father went to war with a rival samurai family--and lost. His father was killed, his mother captured, and his surviving half-brother banished. Yoshitsune was sent away to live in a monastery. Skinny, small, and unskilled in the warrior arts, he nevertheless escaped and learned the ways of the samurai. When the time came for the Minamoto clan to rise up against their enemies, Yoshitsune answered the call. His daring feats and impossible bravery earned him immortality.
Great AR book - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 6.0
Some may favor the proper way to howl, but what if you have a song in your heart that needs to come out? A delightful, disarmingly funny tale for little and big wolves everywhere.
Little Wolf can hardly wait. Tonight he will howl at the moon to the top of the sky. First, Big Wolf demonstrates traditional howling form: AAAAAAAAAAOOOOOooooooooo. Then it's Little Wolf's turn. He's sure he is ready, but when the big moment comes, something happens. Something unexpected, something wild, something unbe-beep-bop-believable Sisters Laura McGee Kvasnosky and Kate McGee have created a wonderful story about the importance of doing things your own way and being true to your heart when it swells with wildness and joy.
The reviews are coming in, and children are loving the Totally Ninja Raccoons! A boy bought it who is smart, but he just doesn't like to read. He thought it was funny, and the only other books you enjoys is the Wimpy Kid series.
One aunt read them to her nephews, and they started playing as the Totally Ninja Raccoons. You know you've kindled their imagination when they are making up their own stories.
You can visit the author at From My Shelf Books, 7 East Ave in Wellsboro, and I'll sign and personalize books. You can see art from the Ninja Raccoon books on display, and meet Huck & Finn, the bookstore cats who are members of the Cat Board.
You can buy the books online at the store's website, or if you'd like to support your local bookstore, they can order them if they aren't currently stocking them.
It's A Membership Sale And Double Points Weekend!!! 4 Days Long!
Did you miss our membership sale and double points weekend? Don't despair! It's still going on Monday April 3rd until 6PM!
From My Shelf Books & Gifts will be holding an April Fools membership sale March 31st, April 1st, April 2 and April 3rd! We've NEVER done a fours day membership sale!We must be fools? All memberships are just $15, a ten dollar savings. Membership gives you discount on books, gifts & games, and is good for 12 straight months, every day.
We are also doing our double points sale. We don't do this very often. Every dollar is a point, but this weekend it's double points. You can save points for free stuff, or for dollars off your purchase. 100 points is good for $10 off, and this weekend it's super easy to get there. It's the BEST rewards program in Tioga County.
We are also showcasing our new expansion. We now over over 450 square feet more of books, gifts & games for you to browse. There's even more geeky goodness than before with great Star Wars gift items, our zombie section of gifts, Doctor Who, cool mugs, and even more books and games than ever before!
We are also celebrating Kevin's book, The Totally Ninja Raccoons Meet Bigfoot is Story Monster approved. This special reward is given for books that are both approved by the book industry and the readers they were meant for, children. Children love these books. You can choose from five different books in the series.
The Totally Ninja Raccoons and the Secret of Nessmuk Lake will be released May 1st, and you can pre-order it now for just 5.99. Reserve your copy today!
It's all at From My Shelf Books & Gifts, your hometown bookstore
7 East Ave, Wellsboro PA
Book Giveaway for the Totally Ninja Raccoons Meet Bigfoot!
The book that started it all, "The Totally Ninja Raccoons Meet Bigfoot" is now Story Monster Approved! It's the first book in the Totally Ninja Raccoon series, and you can win a FREE, autographed copy.
In "The Totally Ninja Raccoons meet Bigfoot", our protagonists discover they are not meant to be ordinary bandits, but rather carry the potential to be something extraordinary, ninjas.
Cats are trying to take over the world. Monsters are real, and Chinese food really will make you hungry soon after you eat it. It's up to The Totally Ninja Raccoons to stop it.
The Totally Ninja Raccoons is a series geared towards young readers from six to ten years old, especially reluctant readers.
This is the age that children start falling behind peers if they aren't excited about reading.
It's vitally important that an aspiring reader enjoys what they are reading, and what child doesn't enjoy raccoons, cats, ninjas, Chinese food, and of course...Bigfoot!
Signed, personalized books available at From My Shelf Books & Gifts in Wellsboro Pennsylvania, on the Internet at wellsborobookstore.com, or wherever books are sold
Click on the Link to Win a FREE copy
The Totally Ninja Raccoons Meet Bigfoot
by Kevin Coolidge
You can enter to win a free copy of "Of A Predatory Heart" by outdoor writer Joe Parry.
Joe Parry, a Vietnam vet and an outdoor writer, has written for the Pennsylvania Game News, Field and Stream, Fins and Feathers, Turkey Magazine, Sports Afield, Readers Digest, Northwest Outdoors, the Philadelphia Daily News, and the Pittsburgh Tribune Review, and the Wellsboro Gazette.
These stories on hunting, fishing, and the outdoor lifestyle run from snort-milk-through-your nose funny, to bringing a tear to a seasoned woodsman's eye.
It's a memoir of a lifelong outdoors-man, starting from his return from the Vietnam War, with tales ranging from archery hunting, fly-fishing, introducing children to woodcraft, and the bond that forms between generations through appreciation of the woodlands.
Of a Predatory Heart
by Joe Parry
Hobo's Books
Hi, I'm Hobo. I'm the bookstore cat for "From My Shelf", the wonderful, eclectic bookstore in beautiful rural Wellsboro, PA. Sometimes I come in to work at the store; a lot of times I stay home and nap. I'm also the author of a children's book; a gift application on facebook; a frequent columnist for the Wellsboro Gazette; a Christmas ornament; a T-shirt; and a visitor at libraries & children's story hours.


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5 ways the Covid-19 shed light on inequality in SG
While Singapore may be one of the richest countries in the world, inequality is still a big, prevailing issue in society. It may not be obvious amidst Singapore's dazzling skyscrapers and our "rich kids of Singapore" culture, but Covid-19 has shed even more light on Singapore's underprivileged and the uncomfortable truth that not all people are equal in the eyes of society. Here are 5 ways the recent virus outbreak has impacted different groups of people in Singapore, and why we should not take what we have for-granted.
1. The living conditions of migrant workers
Photo Credit: CNBC
While Singapore was previously hailed as a model for Coronavirus response, the rise in Covid-19 cases among migrant workers in recent weeks gave authorities a nasty surprise. A group that is often neglected, these migrant workers often live in dormitories with as many as 20 people sharing one room. Being cramped up in such living conditions, a large number of them were susceptible to the transmission of the virus.
Even though a Circuit Breaker was implemented in Singapore on April 7, the government overlooked the fact that these migrant workers had no way of practicing social-distancing and were more vulnerable to the outbreak. While Singaporeans were able to serve their stay-home notices at 5-star hotels, migrant workers had to put up with army camps, carparks, and even void decks. When foreign workers were finally moved to "floating hotels", some Singaporeans expressed their dissatisfaction and lamented that taxpayers' money were being wasted on these "luxurious living conditions" - a sad example that many of us lack appreciation for the people who helped build Singapore.
This situation should prompt us to rethink our attitude and treatment of migrant workers who have built our homes, schools, malls, and offices. Migrant workers should have their living conditions improved, not just now, but even after the outbreak.
2. The vulnerabilities of low-wage workers in essential roles
If big companies feel hammered by Covid-19's impact on the economy, we can only imagine how much bigger the impact is on workers in essential roles, especially those in low-wage jobs. Workers holding essential roles such as nurses, supermarket cashiers, and food preparation have some of the lowest-paying jobs, as well as those in the gig industry (e.g. Grab drivers). As their work is essential, these people are unable to isolate themselves from the virus and are exposed daily. Not going to work isn't an option because a drop in income can affect their livelihoods. Some even have no choice but to report to work sick – especially for those without paid sick leave, and this poses a larger health risk.
While Zoom meetings may be less than ideal, we should be grateful that we are working in the safety of our own homes. The next time we complain about working from home, perhaps we should remind ourselves that there are people risking their lives to keep our country going.
3. Needy students coping with home-based learning
Photo Credit: TODAY
With schools and classes shifting online, some students find themselves struggling to keep up with home-based learning (HBL) which requires the use of online devices such as laptops. While many of us may have access to a computer or tablet, not everyone can say the same. Some students don't even have stable internet connection, let alone a laptop for personal use. The Ministry of Education has since loaned up to 12,500 laptops or tablets and 1,200 Internet-enabled devices to students in need, shining a light on those of us who have yet to keep up with Singapore's technological advancements.
The effects of HBL are also different for different children. Several children with access to only one common laptop in the living room may find it more difficult to focus on lessons in comparison to a child with his own personal tablet. Students who hardly used computers for their lessons may also need time to adapt to HBL compared to those who are accustomed to e-learning and online assignments.
If you want to donate a laptop to help less privileged students, you can do so here at Computers Against Covid.
4. Women are hit harder by the fluctuating economy
In Singapore and many other places around the globe, women's socially prescribed care roles in sectors such as domestic work and healthcare put them in a vulnerable position during the outbreak. Compared to men, a larger number of women work in hospitals, and working mothers may find themselves stretched thin between work and their responsibility to care for the family. Due to women's front-line interaction with communities, Singapore should start addressing the needs of women in the context of a pandemic, which include issues such as unpaid/underpaid care work.
5. The struggle of Singapore's invisible poor
Another forgotten class of Singapore is the 'invisible poor' or 'urban poor' who are one of the hardest hit by the pandemic. While living conditions among Singapore's poorest may not be as severe as other countries, approximately 10-14% of Singaporeans still have serious financial problems. With many struggling to have their basic needs met and some even suffering from hunger, the poor find themselves in a more precarious position with unstable jobs, few safety nets, and insufficient wages. Additionally, social distancing may be out of the question for those living in the confines of a small flat with little space to move about.
There are numerous charities and donation drives set up in Singapore to help those in need. If you'd like to lend a helping hand or make a change, you can make a donation here at Giving.sg or SG Climate Rally.
[PART 4] Featuring Mr World Singapore 2022 Contestants: Kelvin Eng, Justin Chua and Charles-Nicolas


Everyone seems to be using health apps these days: from simple medication reminders to habit formation apps that help us to change our behavior and be healthy. But while at the first sight such apps meet a certain need and address a specific problem, at the same time they seem to lack any understanding of how people behave. I'll talk about how people remember medications and how reminder apps neglect that behaviour; how habits form and how habit formation apps ignore that process; and what we could do to design better health apps in the future.


Last week, Golden Knights' Chance made his video game debut for NHL 19. In other Words, we can say Golden Knights' Chance has become the newest mascot for NHL 19 officially. Later, Chance also responded and acknowledged this news on his Twitter.
Maybe someones of you will ask What the Golden Knights' Chance is. And now, I will introduce it for you.
The Vegas Golden Knights mascot, Chance, is not a dinosaur, not a gekko or a yellow version of "The Thing" from the "Fantastic Four" comics. Chance is a gila monster. Although it may be called a monster, it is actually a lizard. It is one of just two known species of venomous lizard in North America. They are usually orange and black or pink and black, but Chance obviously matches the NHL team's colors. When we talked about Las Vegas, the image of neon lights and casinos may be the first things that come into our minds. However, in fact, the state of Nevada is a largely desert, in which, a portion of the Mojave, the driest desert in North America is included. So there is the ideal living condition of gila monster, Chance.
The Golden Knights could have made the obvious decision of choosing a knight in armor as the primary mascot (hard pass), but instead they chose to go off the wall and tailor their mascot to the surrounding Mojave Desert. Chance is so different!
According to the San Diego Zoo, which houses some of the reptiles, the gila monster's bite is very painful to humans, but not fatal. Gila monsters usually avoid humans and larger animals. They use an open-mouth hiss to try and ward off potential predators. We're confident that Chance won't bite or hiss at anyone, though. He's a friendly gila. In addition, not known for their speed, gila monsters are excellent climbers which can be helpful in tracking prey. In 1952, the gila monster became the first venomous animal to be given legal protection as the species is classified as "Near Threatened" by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. They typically live 20 to 30 years.
Chance may not even be a year old yet, but he's already established himself as one of the NHL's best mascots. And in NHL playoff edition, Chance's power rating has arrived at third rating. It is said that the mascot Chance shocked the hockey world regardless of on and off the ice. And so far, Chance is worked out pretty well. He not only play a role in the pregame festivities at Knights games, but he is also a Twitter warrior. Just as we have known, Chance often release some news on his Twitter to get more publicity for something.
Now, NHL 19 will be available worldwide on Friday, Sept. 14. We still have over a month until EA Sports' NHL 19 hits the shelves. As the mascot of NHL 19, the Golden Knights' Chance will also meet us for NHL officially in a no long time. And if you want to buy some Cheap NHL 19 Coins, I think our eacgame.com is your best choice for the payment and the transaction on it is 100% secure and fast! By the way, if you have any question, you can contact us anytime.