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Elon Musk sells flamethrowers for just $500
Preorders halfway gone in just days
Luigi Leonardo
Is there anything that Elon Musk can't do? The multi-billionaire's numerous ventures have brought us the Tesla car, SpaceX, and PayPal. Now, Musk has laid his hands on another wacky project — the Boring Company flamethrower.
Tasked with building underground tunnels that will connect cities, Musk's Boring Company soon also became a front for the billionaire's wilder ideas. Last year, the company made a killing when it sold branded hats for US$ 20 apiece.
To boost sales, Musk promised that he'd start selling flamethrowers if The Boring Company sold 50,000 hats. Despite his known affinity for the eccentric, no one thought he was being serious.
After reaching his sales target, Musk is fulfilling his pledge by offering the promised flamethrowers for preorder. Each flamethrower will cost US$ 500 with planned production of only 20,000 units. At the time of this writing, customers have already bought 10,000 of these things.
The flamethrowers themselves aren't as hardcore as you might think. Rather than a cascade of flame, it spurts less than 10 feet of flame. Musk even assures customers that the flamethrower is legal under the regulations specified by the United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives.
Since its announcement, The Boring Company has released promotional videos that show the flamethrower at work, including one with Musk himself brandishing the toy at the camera. In fact, most of the item's promotional material borders on hilarious that you might think that this was all fun.
Musk even jokes that "a flamethrower is a super terrible idea. Definitely don't buy one."
However, lawmakers aren't laughing at his antics. For example, California Assemblyman Miguel Santiago plans to forbid Musk from selling his flamethrower in the wildfire-ravaged state of California. The politician states that Musk betrayed the trust given after he was entrusted with California's underground tunnels.
With the flamethrower's legality and safety currently in question, one thing's for sure: The Boring Company sells fire extinguishers separately. (They are "overpriced" at US$ 30.)
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And 24/7 health monitoring
Martynne De Leon
With lots of smartwatches in the market today, Garmin sets itself apart with multiple offerings specific for every niche and budget.
For instance, their Venu 2 and Venu 2S, which were introduced last year, are excellent everyday wearables. The hybrid design of traditional meets modern is a stylish and unique choice. And they're packed with multiple functions that support overall health and fitness.
This year, Garmin is introducing another addition to the Venu Series, the Venu 2 Plus. It somehow looks the same with previous Venu watches, but with upgraded features to support a busy lifestyle.
Answer calls and control options on your wrist
Perhaps the biggest upgrade from the past Venu series is the built-in intelligent voice control. The Venu 2 Plus features a combination of speaker and microphone made for easier voice calls and commands.
The Venu 2 Plus Voice Assistant is compatible with Siri, Google Assistant, or Bixby. This way, users can utilize their smartphone's voice assistant to send texts, ask questions, control compatible smart home devices, and more.
The voice feature is especially helpful when you don't want to stop mid-workout just to set controls. It's also a lifesaver when running errands, and you want to limit touching your screen.
The battery life can last up to nine (9) days in smartwatch mode and up to eight (8) hours in GPS + Music mode.
24/7 monitoring of your health
Maintaining our health while dealing with work and other things can be quite hard especially in this pandemic. But the good thing is, we are more mindful of our wellbeing now more than ever.
Garmin's Venu 2 Plus is a great companion to track your whole day of activities. There's no need to write on your planner or create separate trackers in Notion. Most health trackers you need are packed inside this timepiece conveniently slapped on your wrist.
It features all-day monitoring and data analysis of your overall health including heart rate (with user-configurable alerts for high or low readings), advanced sleep with sleep score and insights, breathwork activities, fitness age, respiration, Pulse Ox, all-day stress, hydration, and women's health (menstrual cycle tracking and pregnancy tracking).
The Garmin Venu 2 Plus retails for PhP 25,695.
It is available in 3 colors: Black, Ivory, and Powder Gray. You can purchase through Garmin Brand Stores, kinetic.com.ph, Lazada, Shopee, and Garmin PH Viber Community. They currently have an ongoing promo: the first 75 customers can get a free Garmin Tote Bag for every purchase.
There was a viral tweet recently saying something along the lines of "Korea is keeping the lights on at Netflix," and it's hilarious because it is kind of true. In 2021 alone, Netflix garnered several eye balls thanks to the shows Squid Game and Hellbound. So, it's no wonder that the streaming giant is doubling down on South Korean shows as they unveil their Korean lineup for 2022.
Speaking of Squid Game, Netflix says it's the biggest show they've ever launched with it being the most viewed Netflix show in 94 countries at its peak. The company adds that 95 percent of these viewers are from outside Korea and many of them explored other Korean content afterwards.
Netflix has launched 130 Korean titles since 2016 and they look to continue to bringing on the K-wave. Here's what's coming to Netflix in 2022.
Directed by: Lee JQ, Kim Nam-su
Writer: Chun Sung-il
Launch date: Jan 28th
Starring: Yoon Chan-young, Park Ji-hu, Cho Yi-hyun, Lomon, Yoo In-soo, Lee You-mi, Lim
Jae-hyeok
Overview: Netflix Series All of Us Are Dead is a story about students trapped in a school amid a zombie virus outbreak who later join hands to fight for survival. All of Us Are Dead is based on a popular webtoon by Webtoon creator Joo Dong-geun, touted as a 'Korean-style zombie graphic novel' with its wild imagination, gripping storyline, and meticulous details. The horrific visuals of students infected by the mysterious zombie virus and stunning action set in different parts of the school are a must-watch.
Directed by: Hong Jong-chan
Writer: Kim Min-suk
Starring: Kim Hye-soo, Kim Moo-yeol, Lee Sung-min, Lee Jung-Eun and etc
Overview: Juvenile Justice deals with a judge who dislikes juvenile delinquents, later realizing the troubles children face in society and how society is circumventing them to become better people. Kim Hye-soo(Hyena, Signal) plays Sim Eun-seok, the charismatic judge newly appointed to a district with the highest juvenile delinquency and makes unorthodox decisions to existing
judgments. She later tries to send a message that society is also responsible for juveniles' immoral and illicit acts.
Twenty Five, Twenty One
Directed by: Jung Jeehyun
Writer: Kwon Doe-un
Launch date: February 12th
Episodes: 16 episodes (Every Sat & Sun 2 episodes per week)
Starring: Kim Tae-ri, Nam Joo-hyuk, Kim Ji Yeon, Choi Hyun Wook, Lee Ju Myung
Overview: Twenty Five, Twenty One is a drama of youths who lost their dream to the zeitgeist of 1998, a drama of their dilemma and growth. They called out each other's names for the first time when they were twenty-two and eighteen. Now they've each become twenty-five and twenty-one. The fine line between a heart-fluttering first love and a heart-warming friendship gives them butterflies. Their sparkling love and growth, as well as the chemistry and hardships among the five friends, remind us of our intense yet beautiful youth.
Forecasting Love and Weather
Directed by: Cha Young Hun
Writer: Sun Young
Starring: Park Min Young, Song Kang, Yoon Bak, Yura
Overview: Forecasting Love and Weather is a cheerful romance drama of people at the Korea Meteorological Administration who break, fall and get back on their feet every day. Forecasting Love and Weather is a romantic comedy series ofpeople at the Korea Meteorological Administration who break, fall and get back on their feet every day. The story narrates Jin Ha-kyung, who decides never to commit to an office romance after a brutal break-up, again falling into a relationship with a newcomer in the team Lee Si-woo who is different but attractive in his own way. With a star-studded cast of Park Min Young and Song Kang, this is one of the most anticipated Romantic Comedies in the first half of 2022.
Thirty Nine
Directed by: Kim Sang-ho
Writer: Yu Young- a
Starring: Son Ye-jin, Jeon Mi-do, Kim Ji-hyun
Stills: Stills folder
Overview: Thirty Nine is a down-to-earth life and romance drama that touches deep into the friendship, love and life of three friends who are about to turn forty. A coincidence in their high school years brought the three of them together to become BFFs. Cha Mi-jo (played by Son Ye-jin) Jeong Chan-young (played by Jeon Mi-do) and Jang Joo-hee (played by Kim Ji-hyun) are very close friends who have been through both the good and the worst times together. Mi-jo now works as a Dermatologist, Chan young as an acting coach and Joo-hee as a cosmetics sales manager. One fine day, when they are all 39, life takes a turn for the worse and they have to get ready for goodbye.
Directed by: Kim Tae-Youn, Sung Chi-Wook
Writer: Park Rhan, Park Ja-kyung, Kim You-jin
Episodes: 16 episodes (Every 2 episodes per week)
Starring: Kim Hee-seon, Rowoon, Lee Soo-hyuk
Stills: The grim reapers who used to escort the dead now save those who want to die. An afterlife fantasy drama, Tomorrow depicts how a long-time unemployed Choi Jun-woong accidentally bumps into grim reapers on a special mission and becomes a contract worker at their Crisis Management Team to help them out on their mission.
Directed by: Park Seon Ho
Writer: Han Sul Hee
Episodes: 12 episodes (Every 2 episode per week)
Starring: Ahn Hyo-Seop, Kim Se Jeong, Seol In A, Kim Min Gue, Lee Duck Hwa
Stills: An office romance drama, Business Proposal, is based on a globally famous web novel and webtoon of the same name with a total 320 million views. An office romance of a perfect CEO who's got both the looks and the brains and an average employee who becomes his blind date will certainly keep you away from quitting your job! An average employee Shin Ha-ri (played by Kim Se Jeong) goes on a blind date in her friend's stead as a sassy girl, only to find her blind date to be the CEO of her company, Kang Tae-moo (played by Ahn Hyo-Seop). After the two run into each other on their blind date, they each struggle in their own way at the office as the CEO and the employee, which can sometimes be sweet, thrilling and even tense.
The Sound of Magic
Directed by: Kim Sung-youn
Writer: Kim Min Jeong
Starring: Ji Chang-wook, Choi Sung-eun, Hwang In-youp
Overview: The Sound of Magic, based on the popular webtoon Annarasumanara, is a touching drama about Yoon Ah-yi, a girl who had to grow up too fast, and Rieul, a mysterious magician who — although grown up — wants to remain as a kid. Ji Chang-wook plays Rieul, a mysterious magician who lives in an abandoned amusement park, Choi Sung-eun plays the role of Yoon Ah-yi and Hwang In-youp will play Yoon Ah-yi's classmate Na Il-deung.
Remarriage and Desires
Directed by: Kim Jung-Min
Writer: Lee Geun-Young
Starring: Kim Hee-Seon, Lee Hyun-Wook, Jung Eugene, Park Hoon, Cha Ji-Yeon
Overview: Remarriage & Desires is a satire of Korean society governed by desire. Set at the exclusive matchmaking agency Rex catering to the top echelons of society, ambitious souls hope to upgrade their status by marrying or remarrying into the ranks of the elite. They aspire to nab someone from the "Black" tier, the highest group consisting of the top 0.001 percent of the population. Remarriage and Desires shrewdly portrays the commercialized dating/marriage business and society's perception in which we live.
A Model Family
Directed by: Kim Jin-woo
Launch date: Lee Jae-gon
Starring: Jung Woo, Park Hee-soon, Yoon Jin-seo, Park Ji-yeon
Overview: A Model Family is a story about a man on the brink of bankruptcy and divorce stumbling upon a car loaded with cash. The incident has him crossing paths with the second-in-command of a drug organization. Jung Woo, Park Hee-soon, Yoon Jin seo and Park Ji-yeon lead this thrilling illustration of an ordinary family coincidently putting hands on illegal drug money.
Directed by: Roh Deok
Writer: Gin Han-sai
Producer: Yoon Shin-ae
Starring: Jeon Yeo-been, NANA
Overview: Glitch tells the story of Hong Jihyo, who attempts to track down her missing boyfriend with the help of members of a UFO club. In the process, she comes face to face with a mysterious secret. Writer Gin Han-sai who enthralled audiences and critics with the much-lauded Netflix series Extracurricular. The series will be directed by Roh Deok, known for her genre-crossing agility, and Jeon Yeo-been plays the lead role of Hong Jihyo, and NANA plays Bora.
The Accidental Narco(WT)
Directed by: Yoon Jong-bin
Writer: Yoon Jong-bin, Kwon Sung-Hui
Starring: Ha Jung-woo, Hwang Jung-min, Park Hae-soo, Jo Woo-jin, Yoo Yeon-seok, Chang Chen
Overview: Based on real-life events, the story is about an ordinary entrepreneur who has no choice but to risk his life in joining the secret mission of government agents to capture a Korean drug lord operating in The Accidental Narco. The Accidental Narco marks Director Yoon Jong-bin's first foray into series and first collaboration with Netflix. A star-studded cast including Ha Jung-woo, Hwang Jung-min, Park Hae-soo, Jo Woo-jin and Yoo Yeson-seok is on deck, along with mounting anticipation as The Accidental Narco is the first collaboration between Ha Jung-woo and Hwang Jung-min.
Directed by: Kim Jeong-hyeon
Writer: Kim Ji-hee, Im Jin-sun
Starring: Chae Soo-bin, Choi Min-ho
Overview: The Fabulous is a highly realistic romance that explores the dreams, love, and friendship of young people who devote their lives to working in the fashion industry, where fashion often means passion.
Love to Hate You
Directed by: Kim Jeong-kwon
Writer: Choi Soo-young
Starring: Kim Ok-vin, Yoo Teo, Kim Ji-hun, Go Won-hee
Overview: Love to Hate You is about the war-like relationship between a woman who hates losing to men and a man frantically suspicious of women who later discover life remedies behind their opposite characteristics. Starring Kim Ok-bin and Teo Yoo, Love to Hate You depicts the love and emotional sympathy that triumphs over the broader mistrust between the opposite sex
Money Heist: Korea – Joint Economic Area
Directed by: Kim Hong-sun
Writer: Ryu Yong-Jae, Kim Hwan-Chae, Choe Sung-Jun
Starring: Yoo Ji-tae, Kim Yunjin, Park Hae-soo, Jun Jong-seo, Lee Won-jong, Park Myung-hoon, Kim Seung-o, Kim Ji-hun, Jang Yoon-ju, Lee Joobeen, Lee Hyun-woo, Kim Ji-hoon,, Lee Kyu-ho
Overview: Money Heist: Korea – Joint Economic Area narrates a genius strategist and his talented crew – composed of top-class thieves – attempting to pull off an unprecedented heist in the Korean Peninsula. The story portrays unexpected twists and turns as the crew stage a hostage while facing inexplicable challenges. All eyes are focused on the background and definition behind the title Joint Economic Area.
Directed by: Jung Ji-woo
Writer: Jung Ji-woo, Han Ji-wan
Starring: Kim Young-kwang, Kang Hae-lim, Kim Yong-ji, Kim Su-yeon
Overview: A murder case revolves around the social dating app – Somebody, triggering a developer of the app, and her friends to entangle in inexplicable issues surrounding a mysterious figure named Yoon-oh. Prominent director Jung Ji-woo spearheads the production — marking his first foray into series and collaboration with Netflix — along with writer Han Ji-wan renown for his ability to write excellent thriller genre scripts.
Directed by: Cho Ui-seok
Writer: Cho Ui-seok
Starring: Kim woo-bin, Esom, Kang you-seok etc
Overview: Starring Kim woo-bin, Black Knight illustrates an air polluted world in 2071, where people depend on respirator masks to breathe. Only one percent of the human race has survived, and a strict social stratification has been established in the deserted lands of the Korean Peninsula. Delivery drivers play a crucial role within this system, and for refugees, becoming a delivery driver is their only hope for survival. Amid desolation, Black Knight tells the story of a legendary delivery driver 5-8 with exceptional battle skills and refugee Sawol who dreams of following in his footsteps.
Love and Leashes
Directed by: Park Hyun-jin
Writer: Park Hyeon-jin, Lee Da-hye
Launch date: Feb 11
Starring: Seo Hyun, Lee Jun-Young, EL
Overview: Love and Leashes is a film about a different kind of romance between a man with a unique taste and a woman who stumbles upon his secret. Seo Hyun, who recently played a shapeshifting swindler in Private Lives, will star in her first film, Love and Leashes. Jung Ji-woo, played by Seo Hyun in the film, is a woman who leads a racy romance by engaging in a "special" relationship with her co-worker after she accidentally learns about his secret peculiarities. Performing outstandingly across an array of genres like in the musical Swag Age: Shout, Chosun!, the drama Please Don't Date Him, Imitation, rising star Lee Jun young will play the role of Jung Ji-hoo, a man with unusual tastes. Lee Jun-young will add vibrancy and excitement in the role as his character's charm and figure, adored by his female co-workers, hide his secret and unique taste.
Yaksha: Ruthless Operations
Directed by: Na Hyun
Writer: An Sang-hoon, Na Hyun
Starring: Sul Kyung-gu, Park Hae-soo, HIROYUKI Ikeuchi, Yang Dong-keun, EL, Song Jae-lim,
Park Jin-young
Overview: A breathtaking spy action film Yaksha: Ruthless Operations unfolds as a merciless man known as "Yaksha" crosses paths with a prosecutor on a special inspection mission in Shenyang, a city in China notorious for espionage. Director Na Hyun makes his long-awaited comeback after directing Prison, which has swept audiences off their feet with stunning action scenes and a tightly wound plot, and adapting Inseparable Bros into a delicate and heartwarming story. Sul Kyung-gu plays the callous head of the overseas espionage team, also known as the man-eating Yaksha, who accomplishes his goals by hook or by crook. Park Hae-soo, a global star from Squid Game, plays the role of Ji-hoon, a prosecutor demoted to Shenyang for playing it by the book.
Directed by: Jung Byung-gil
Writer: Jung Byung-gil, Jung Byeong-sik
Starring: Joo Won
Overview: Carter is a new original film about an agent suffering from memory loss who is thrown into the middle of a mysterious mission. At the helm of the series is director Jung Byung-gil, whose skilled hands have produced many unique action films. Joo Won, who played powerful roles in Good doctor, Yong-pal, transforms into an action hero in Director Jung Byung-gil's new work. In the popular drama Alice, which involved car chases and hand-to-hand combat, Joo Won exhibited his great skill in performing action scenes. The role of Carter will challenge him with even more extreme and exciting action. In the series, Carter is a top agent who awakens one day with a complete loss of memory, but is then thrown into the mission of a lifetime.
Seoul Vibe
Directed by: Moon Hyun-sung
Starring: Yoo Ah-in, Ko Kyung-Pyo, Lee kyoo-hyung, Park Ju-hyun, Ong Seong-wu
Overview: Action blockbuster Seoul Vibe narrates a talented crew of baby drivers – known as the Sangedong Supreme team. With the world's eyes drained to the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games, the illegal transactions of capital (funds) is a significant issue. A special operation driven by the Sangedong Supreme team initiates to unravel the corruption behind the slush funds. An all-star
cast — Yoo Ah-in, Ko Kyung-pyo, Lee kyoo-hyung , Park Ju-hyun, Ong Seong-wu– portrays this incredible chase in the city of Seoul tightly packed with breathtaking action scenes.
20th Century Girl
Directed by: Bang Woo-ri
Starring: Kim You-jung, Byeon Woo-seok, Park Jung-woo, Roh Yoon-seo
Overview: In 1999 – the last year of the 20th century – seventeen-year-old Bo-ra finds her first love: a sweet, pure but heartbreaking relationship. Years later in the 21st century, news about her first love revives her teenage romance that she once thought had forgotten. The 20th Century Girl narrates the lives of the youth in their 20s, filled with vivid moments of love and friendship. Starring the popular Kim You-jung, Byeon Woo-seok, Park Jung-woo, and Roh Yoon-Seo, this pit-a-patting film will be directed by Bang Woo-ri, who won the Best Short Film award for Mrs.Young at the Blue Dragon Awards.
JUNG_E
Directed by: Yeon Sang-ho
Writer: Yeon Sang-ho
Starring: Kang Soo-youn, Kim Hyun-joo, Ryu Kyung-soo
Overview: JUNG_E portrays a desolated Earth in the 22nd century that is no longer inhabitable due to climate change. Amid the chaos, an internal war breaks out in the shelter built for human survival. Victory — meaning the end of the war– now hinges on finding a way to clone the legendary mercenary JUNG_E into a scalable robot. Orchestrated by Director Yeon Sang-ho of Train to Busan, Peninsula, and Hellbound, and with a colorful cast – Kang Soo-youn, Kim Hyun-joo, Ryu Kyung-soo –, JUNG_E portrays a unique theme combined with dystopia, cloning, and technology.
Celeb Five: Behind the Curtain
Directed by: Kim Joo-hyung, Go Min-seok
Starring: Celeb Five (Kim Shin-young, Song Eun-i, Shin Bong-seon, An Young-mi)
Overview: Celeb Five on Netflix? A fake documentary Celeb Five: Behind the Curtain takes a peek into how Celeb Five (Kim Shin-young, Song Eun-yi, Shin Bong-sun, Ahn Young-mi) goes on marathons of ideation meetings to plan an amazing stage after being offered a solo show on Netflix. Their behind-the-stage work, more ingenious and hilarious than the on-stage show itself, provides incessant laughter and fun. Endless gut-busting stories, all-of-a-sudden pretend play, skits made on-the-fly and all the improvs… They're definitely showing all they've got! This hilarious show is produced by Company SangSang, known for its great synergy with Netflix on shows like Busted, Twogether and New World, and co-directed by Celeb Five and Director Kim Joo-hyoung, praised for having laid the groundwork for Korean standing comedies with Park Na-rae: Glamour Warning and Lee Su-geun: The Sense Coach.
Start slowly with a smartwatch
Noela
The rise of smartwatches and wearables is revolutionizing healthcare in an entirely new way by allowing us to take charge of our physical and mental well-being right from our wrists.
Anyone can quickly jump-start a fitness routine designed for their level. But if you haven't kept up with your fitness routine over the past year, I'm not going to blame you. I've been hibernating most of the year, too!
The thought of figuring out how to start working out again seemed daunting. But wearing a smartwatch can help shake off the dust. Such is the case when I wore the Redmi Watch 2 Lite — I knew right away it's time to get back in shape.
Know your fitness level and start slowly
It's been a while since my last workout, so I remembered to take it easy. Starting off with something as rudimentary as a week of stretching is fine.
I decided to begin my fitness journey with quick runs, yoga, and quality stretching. If you're unsure where to start, smartwatches usually have workout modes built-in. In my case, the Redmi Watch 2 Lite offered 100 workout modes — from core sports like outdoor running, and even freestyle workout tracking.
It also includes support for GPS, Glonass, as well as Galileo, and BDS satellite systems to improve accuracy in tracking your outdoor runs and rides.
Keeping my heart healthy, unbothered and happy
Before working out, I used to pick a Spotify playlist that'll last the entire duration. Then, I just head off and skip some rope or run on a treadmill. Or go outdoors when the sun is setting down.
I'd do anything to keep my heart rate up without depleting my strength. It helps with my concentration and focus — something that we need to consider beyond our workouts, too.
The Redmi Watch 2 Lite has an optical heart rate sensor that continuously measures heart rate during exercises, or even when you're lounging around day or night. On the plus side, it helps me track my stress levels and wind down through guided breathing exercises.
Take essential breaks to power through
Hitting your fitness goals as soon as possible might be your main objective for now, but you shouldn't work out relentlessly. Take breaks. Come back better and stronger.
Throughout my journey, I learned how important sleep is, especially in helping your muscles recover. It actually matters the most during training.
Although sleeping requires far less energy than most daytime activities, I was surprised that it's still an active period for burning some calories.
Seeing statistics on my wrist about my sleep quality helped me understand recovery better. For in-depth understanding, the Redmi Watch 2 Lite syncs with a dedicated Xiaomi Wear app — which works with any smartphone.
Somehow, I learned more about my sleep stages as well as my heart rate and blood oxygen levels when I'm snoozing, and how they're an important indicator if your body's doing well. I realized that my sleep quality can help me determine how much effort I'll make on my workout the next day.
Stay active, no matter what
Consistency is key. I'm a deep believer that our habits don't just appear out of nowhere. A significant reason is that things don't just happen in a split second — time is needed to get stronger, build muscle, and lose fat. Having a visual reminder of my workout streak motivates me to keep going.
This is why I enjoyed the Redmi Watch 2 Lite. It packs a 262mAh battery capacity which, based on my regular usage, lasted me for at least 10 days.
It's great having a smartwatch with a solid stamina that can accompany you through your fitness journey. You don't have to spend a lot of time charging your device every now and then, so you can continue being active and staying on track. Hit your goals right!
Ready, #GetFit, and #StartNow!
Imagine having a smartwatch that can certainly get you a week's worth of time in between charges. For a budget smartwatch, the Redmi Watch 2 Lite certainly impressed me on how it can be a long-lasting companion as I try to get my fitness journey back on track.
It also looks chic and it doesn't feel cheap, even for a retail price of PhP 2,899. Plus, the screen has a reasonably good quality.
The Redmi Watch 2 Lite comes in various colors such as Ivory, Black, and Blue. Meanwhile, the straps showcase different colors that complement the watch, namely Pink, Olive, and Brown.
Get the Redmi Watch 2 Lite on Xiaomi's flagship stores in Shopee and Lazada.


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Rosanne Cash reflects on dad's boyhood home
NOTE: This story was written by Jim Bessman of New York City after interviewing Rosanne Cash, Johnny Cash's daughter.
NEW YORK CITY – Plans are well underway for the first annual Johnny Cash Music Festival benefit concert, set for August 4 at the Arkansas State University's Convocation Center.
The inaugural concert will star Cash's children Rosanne Cash and John Carter Cash, his younger brother Tommy Cash and John Carter's wife Laura Cash, along with country music greats George Jones, Kris Kristofferson, Dailey & Vincent, Gary Morris and Rodney Crowell, as well as Rosanne's and Crowell's daughter Chelsea Crowell. It will raise money to help restore the Johnny Cash Boyhood Home in the agricultural resettlement community of Dyess, Ark., which is between Jonesboro, Ark., and Memphis, Tenn. Arkansas State University (ASU) recently acquired the original Cash home, and also plans the establishment of the Johnny Cash Boyhood Museum in the New Deal Era Administration Building at Dyess.
"Arkansas State University has been trying to get Dad's house for some time," says Rosanne Cash, who lives in New York, but attended a press conference last month at ASU in Jonesboro. "It's really in danger of collapse."
The most recent owner of the house, she says, had refused to sell it until ASU decided to build a replica.
"They finally got it just this past month, and the long range plan is to restore not only the house but the entire colony of Dyess," she says.
Dyess, Rosanne explains, was actually called a colony when some 500 families--including Cash's--took advantage of the New Deal in establishing a government-supported farm community during the Great Depression. The Cash family settled in Dyess in 1935, moving there from Cleveland County when Johnny--who was then called J.R.--was three years old. He worked the cotton fields from the age of five, and the hardscrabble life inspired many of his songs including the classic "Five Feet High And Rising."
"The families each got 40 acres and a mule--just like in the movies!" Rosanne continues. "They also got a cow and seeds and other things. But it wasn't just given to them: They had to apply for it, and they had to be people who were known to be good farmers, healthy and sturdy and of good moral character."
The Cash Boyhood Home had an outside toilet, a barn, a chicken house and smokehouse, but had no running water or electricity. It is one of the few houses remaining in Dyess, where Johnny lived until he graduated high school in 1950.
"Out of the original 500, only about 60 houses are left," Rosanne notes. "I was there in 1968 when they filmed the documentary Johnny Cash: The Man, His World, His Music. I was 12 or 13 and went with my Dad and he visited the house. At that time there were trees around it and it was still fairly nice-looking. When they got it, it was brand new: He said he had a vivid memory of five empty cans of paint in the middle of the floor because it had been freshly painted. But now it's in catastrophic condition and about to collapse."
She says that she's now very excited about the restoration.
"It's very serious because the National Trust for Historic Preservation is involved--and it's Arkansas's heritage," she says. "And it's the university--so it's not like a fast-food tourist stop!"
Indeed, ASU took an original paint sample from the administration building to a laboratory in order to get an exact match, Rosanne notes.
"It was like a town hall," she says of the building. "There was a little bank and post office inside, and a little theater--where my dad would go on dates!--and a grocery and café. And they're taking such meticulous care in restoring it to what it was. Everything is exact, down to the trim seen in old photographs. But it will be used for the museum, and Arkansas heritage--and that of that part of the country, and my dad, and the history of the New Deal era. So it's a really important part of our history as well. Forty acres and a mule saved my family!"
When the idea for a kick-off concert fundraiser was suggested, Rosanne, who has shied away from similar events, immediately agreed to participate.
"You can't imagine the requests I get to do this or that tribute concert, play, movie or book about Dad, and I've said no to 99 percent of them because they're other people's projects," she says. "But this time my whole family is on board, and we all agree that it should happen because it's a great honor for us--not just for my dad but for the whole family."
She reflects on the press conference announcing the concert.
"It was huge!" she says. "There were at least 200 journalists, and tickets are going really fast. It's really exciting and a great honor: How many people do you know whose childhood homes are restored and become part of their states' heritage? It's really moving and a thrill for my family."

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A former Ekiti State Governor and governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress, Kayode Fayemi, has said he is not bothered about the conspiracy of some aspirants against him.
Fayemi said as a true democrat and leader, he has a large heart to accommodate everybody and hoped that the party would emerge stronger after the primary.
Fayemi spoke with our correspondent on the sideline of the ongoing governorship primary holding at Damlek Event Centre, Ado Ekiti.
The Minister of Mines and Steel Development said the exercise was better than that of last week but that it would be too early to give a verdict until after the primary.
"It is a much better arrangement today, it is orderly, the instructions are clear, there is no rowdiness in any part of the exercise.


Don't cut your weeknights short! Get out! Meet your friends! Be happy! Be successful! This is what our weeknights study* revealed. Check it out and share with your friends!
49% stay in a worry. 100% say seeing friends has positive effect. Enjoy your weeknight. Look fresh in the morning.


Have you heard the 'Miracle Version' of the previously released song 'Allah Ke Bande' by TaZzZ? The song is beautiful and has a soulful vibe which the London based artist dedicated to his wife Saima and their newly born daughter Inaya. Isn't that the most beautiful thing? Hashtag relationship goals!
The message portrayed in this song is that 'peace is the real beauty of life'. The song has some really meaningful lyrics and features vocals of Priti Menon.


With PEEL OFF THE POUNDS PILATES, fitness expert Kathy Smith delivers a workout system that kicks the fat-burning power of Pilates into high gear. Kathy's fat-burning workout, combined with her upper-body and lower-body toning routines, work together to reshape your arms, abs, hips and thighs while maximizing your weight-loss potential to reveal a leaner, stronger, healthier body - a Pilates body!
Warm Up (5 Minutes): Prepare for an incredible workout by increasing body awareness through isolations and stretches.
Fat-Burning Workout (20 Minutes): Blast calories and challenge your core with this dance-inspired, total-body cardio workout infused with the principles of Pilates.
Upper Body and Core Pilates Mat Workout (10 Minutes): Use light weights to sculpt and strengthen your arms, shoulders, back and core with Kathy's favorite upper-body Pilates moves.
Lower Body and Core Pilates Mat Workout (10 Minutes): Strengthen and lengthen a lean lower body with a series of core-focused hip, bun and thigh trimmers.
Cool-Down (5 Minutes): Finish with relaxing stretches that concentrate on flexibility and alignment.


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Indian Subcontinent /
India /
India Itineraries /
JEWELS OF THE DECCAN
Cultural Adventure in India
Central India, Kerala & Karnataka, Mumbai & Western India
Price: From £4,000 per person in low season based on two adults travelling together and including all flights in economy class, accommodation, some meals, private transfers, train transportation, experiences as stated and taxes
The Deccan Plateau makes up a huge chunk of south India, comprising iconic cities, mysterious ancient ruins and beautiful wilderness. On this luxury holiday, you'll start in the city of Hyderabad, a fascinating encapsulation of India's past and future, and the forward-thinking city of Bangalore. You'll then visit one of India's great treasures, the ruins of Hampi, once one of the world's greatest cities which is now an incredible area of hills, boulders and still-standing Hindu temples, before finishing up with some well-earned beach relaxation in Goa.
Perfect forCulture and history buffs who also want to squeeze in some sun worship.
In the knowCombining your trip with an adventure into the desert of Rajasthan.
Call 020 7337 9010 or Make an enquiry
3 nightsHYDERABAD
Your journey begins in Hyderabad, a fascinating city which represents India's rich past and glittering future in vivid contrast. The old city is a wonderfully atmospheric maze of souks, bazaars and crumbling palaces which illustrate Hyderabad's long history as a prosperous city of pearls and diamonds, and as the seat of numerous wealthy Muslim dynasties and empires. The west of the city, meanwhile, is one of India's booming centres for technology, all shopping malls, restaurants and nightclubs. It's no surprise, then, that most sites of interest to tourists are to be found in the Old City, such as the citadel of Golconda Fort, the magnificent tombs of the Qutb Shahs, and the ornate Charminar gate. You'll spend 3 nights at Falaknuma Palace, an opulent former royal residence.
1 nightBANGALORE
Departing Hyderabad, you'll board a plane to another of India's IT capitals, Bangalore. The urban hub of south India, it's one of the country's most progressive cities – second, perhaps, only to Mumbai – as is evident in attractions like the fantastic National Gallery of Modern Art. Bangalore's an old city, though, and has plenty of historical attractions to check out too: Bangalore Palace is the opulent home of the maharajah and apparently took inspiration for tis design from Windsor Castle, and the ruins of the Bangalore Fort stand in a peaceful garden and contain a temple to the elephant-headed god, Ganesh. You'll spend one night in Bangalore, at Taj West End, a luxurious hotel in a European-style mansion in the heart of the city.
4 nightsHAMPI EXPRESS/HAMPI
The next leg of your journey will see you boarding the Hampi Express, an overnight train, to one of India's most stunning archaeological sites: the ruins of Hampi. At the turn of the 16th century, Hampi was the seat of the mighty Vijayanagara Empire and was one of the largest and wealthiest cities in the world. Today, some monuments of the old city remain and are in continued use, such as the Virupaksha Temple, which is an important Shiva temple and UNESCO World Heritage Site, along with the other extant monuments. Perhaps the most stunning thing about Hampi, though, is the landscape. The sheer size of the now ruined city means it has left miles and miles of boulder-strewn hills, the occasional recognisable structure or temple dotted between them. You'll spend 3 nights at Evolve Back Kamalapura Palace Hampi, an incredible palatial hotel designed to evoke the majesty of the Vijayanagara era which is brilliantly located for exploring the ruins.
3 nightsGOA
The final stop on your journey is Goa, a tiny gem of a state on India's western coast. Long a magnet for hippies, ravers and sunseekers, Goa is a laidback, fun state with beautiful golden beaches and even better seafood-based cuisine. The final 3 nights of your trip will be spent at The Leela, a beautiful beach resort near the village of Cavelossim in the south of the state. Sitting on the golden Mobor Beach and surrounded by tropical gardens, this is a beautiful place to simply relax, but you'll be rewarded for making the effort to explore the local area. There are Portuguese mansions dating back to the 15th century in the village of Chandor, numerous Christian churches, and at Goa Chitra a fascinating museum showcasing daily life in Goa throughout the ages.
Evolve Back Kamalapura Palace, Hampi
Location: Kerala & Karnataka | India
Best for: History & Heritage, Luxury Hotel, Off the Beaten Track, Setting & Views
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Location: Central India | India
Best for: Food & Wine, History & Heritage, Luxury Hotel, Service & Hospitality
Best for: City Hotel, Family-friendly, Food & Wine, Luxury Hotel
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Depending on the stage and situation you want to use physical or digital tools or a combination of both.
If you don't have any existing screens, proof of concepts (or sometimes even a functioning product), you want to start with pen and paper because you can create a testable prototype within a few minutes, just to communicate the idea. Personally, I am a huge fan of paper sketching at the beginning of any new idea. It's not just blazing fast, but it also helps you clarify the thoughts in your head.
Another popular option – whiteboards, which is great for a team session thanks to its size. However, what I noticed is that if I am doing it alone, paper works much better for me.
There are a plethora of modern prototyping tools out there, and most of them are amazing. In the recent years, UX design and prototyping has been trending, and following the best capitalism traditions, where there is a need, there will be an entrepreneur to fulfill this need. In case of software prototyping tools, there are dozens of companies solving this problem in various "sizes and shapes". Everyone tries to be different. Some focus on specific unique value propositions (UVP), some are adding more bells and whistles. It feels like there is a new "best prototyping tool" released every single month, and becoming an expert in all of them seems like a full-time job on its own. That's why lots of entrepreneurs stick to the tools they learned about first. The choice of spending time learning a new prototyping tool versus launching your new venture is obvious.
These digital prototyping tools require different levels of coding and design skills. Some of them are easy-to-learn for anyone, no coding necessary. Plus, you can easily share your prototype with your users or investors. What else do you need? The cons of this type of simulation, is that you cannot replicate full native experience, e.g. not all animations and transitions are available within these tools, but they are getting better and better, and they are definitely good enough to start testing your prototype, which is what you need to do as fast as possible (at least in the beginning).
Some tools allow you to create design right there, and others require you to use a separate app (e.g. Sketch or Photoshop) to craft the mockups and then upload them to this prototyping tool to define interactions and screen transitions.
The third category is a mix of physical and digital elements, and a good example is iOS mobile app "Pop", which allows you to sketch your screens on paper, take photos, and link them together using the mobile app. As a result, you will have an interactive prototype that you can test using a mobile device. I tried this app once when they just launched, and it was OK, but I didn't include it in my toolkit.
Starting with an existing application.
Sometimes, you may start with something that's already created or live. In that case, the most time-efficient option is to use what exists and start testing it. As an example, there may be a proof of concept or live web app that you either inherited or somebody else created for you. Start building off it (unless it was tested and you believe it needs to be thrown away completely =) and just go test what you have asap. Then, iterate based on the results. This may save you some time or may send you down the wrong path =) so be careful how you use it. What I always try to find out before testing somebody else created is how they did it, what was the reasoning behind the design decisions, and what user insights they used to create it. If possible, sit down with the person who made it and just ask them to fill you in on their thinking process and who they ended up with that design. In most cases, there will be some valuable information they can share, but always be mindful of other person's (and yours for that matter) biases that influenced the decisions they made.
I will show how I use this tools in future lessons.


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Q: Updating Ubuntu 20.04 from 18.04 error I have this error message when trying to upgrade from Ubuntu 18.04 to Ubuntu 20.04.
W:El objetivo Packages (main/binary-amd64/Packages) está configurado varias veces en /etc/apt/sources.list:4 y /etc/apt/sources.list:53,
W:El objetivo Packages (main/binary-i386/Packages) está configurado varias veces en /etc/apt/sources.list:4 y /etc/apt/sources.list:53,
W:El objetivo Packages (main/binary-all/Packages) está configurado varias veces en /etc/apt/sources.list:4 y /etc/apt/sources.list:53,
W:El objetivo Translations (main/i18n/Translation-en) está configurado varias veces en /etc/apt/sources.list:4 y /etc/apt/sources.list:53,
W:El objetivo Translations (main/i18n/Translation-es) está configurado varias veces en /etc/apt/sources.list:4 y /etc/apt/sources.list:53,
W:El objetivo DEP-11 (main/dep11/Components-amd64.yml) está configurado varias veces en /etc/apt/sources.list:4 y /etc/apt/sources.list:53,
W:El objetivo DEP-11 (main/dep11/Components-all.yml) está configurado varias veces en /etc/apt/sources.list:4 y /etc/apt/sources.list:53,
W:El objetivo DEP-11-icons-small (main/dep11/icons-48x48.tar) está configurado varias veces en /etc/apt/sources.list:4 y /etc/apt/sources.list:53,
W:El objetivo DEP-11-icons (main/dep11/icons-64x64.tar) está configurado varias veces en /etc/apt/sources.list:4 y /etc/apt/sources.list:53,
W:El objetivo Contents-deb (main/Contents-amd64) está configurado varias veces en /etc/apt/sources.list:4 y /etc/apt/sources.list:53,
W:El objetivo Contents-deb (main/Contents-i386) está configurado varias veces en /etc/apt/sources.list:4 y /etc/apt/sources.list:53,
W:El objetivo Contents-deb (main/Contents-all) está configurado varias veces en /etc/apt/sources.list:4 y /etc/apt/sources.list:53,
W:El objetivo CNF (main/cnf/Commands-amd64) está configurado varias veces en /etc/apt/sources.list:4 y /etc/apt/sources.list:53,
W:El objetivo CNF (main/cnf/Commands-all) está configurado varias veces en /etc/apt/sources.list:4 y /etc/apt/sources.list:53,
E:Fallo al obtener http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/dists/focal-security/main/binary-arm64/Packages  404  Not Found [IP: 185.125.190.39 80],
E:Fallo al obtener http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/dists/focal/main/binary-arm64/Packages  404  Not Found [IP: 185.125.190.36 80], E:Fallo al obtener http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/dists/focal-updates/main/binary-arm64/Packages  404  Not Found [IP: 185.125.190.36 80],
E:No se han podido descargar algunos archivos de índice, se han omitido, o se han utilizado unos antiguos en su lugar.

A: I translated the unfamiliar language into something a normal human can understand and found out that it indicates that there are duplicate entries in your /etc/apt/sources.list file. This can happen when you have added multiple repositories or PPAs to the file.
run
sudo nano /etc/apt/sources.list
and then look for duped entries. Remove the duplicates, and then save using ctrl + o.
Then update apt using sudo apt-get update
Also, you should check the package architecture that you are trying to update. In this case it is arm64 and the packages are not available. Arm is basically the type of processor your compute thing uses. (Imma assume you got an apple computer, because of the way you phrased your question)
and you ain't got the ARM version of your etc/apt/sources.list file.
You can check the available package for arm64 architecture in the official website of Ubuntu or other trustworthy sources.

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Management and monitoring are the magic words when it comes to reducing long-term complications in diabetes, but many people with diabetes are not attending routine checks. Why aren't they, and why should they?
Last year, just 39% of people with Type 1 received all eight annual health checks designed to avoid problems such as foot ulcers and heart disease, the National Diabetes Audit found.
Dr Partha Kar, Associate National Clinical Director for Diabetes and Reach clinical editor, said the only way to increase uptake was to put the person with diabetes at the centre.
"It is easy to sit behind a desk as a healthcare professional and say 'why can't you have your feet checked?' rather than 'what is stopping you – do you need help?'."
New guidance on managing Type 1 diabetes (NG17, July 2016), from the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) aims to do just that, and advises healthcare professionals to help people self-manage.
"Everyone needs access to support and information, so that their condition can be managed successfully," said Sir Andrew Dillon, NICE Chief Executive, adding that standards of diabetes care varied across the NHS.
Mike Kendall, who has lived with Type 1 for more than 25 years, helped develop the guidance. It includes a version specifically for people with diabetes with a list of questions to ask healthcare teams.
"It acknowledges how infuriatingly fickle Type 1 can be and how important it is for people to be empowered in their own self-management," he said.
All adults with Type 1 should be offered a structured education programme, such as DAFNE, within 12 months of diagnosis, and be supported to aim for a target HbA1c level of 48 mmol/mol (6.5%) or lower, NICE recommends.
Busy lives and a lack of engagement can get in the way of checks and reviews.
"The eight healthcare check ups are a fairly big commitment. People feel they have too much to juggle, or can simply forget," said Reach editorial advisor Kristy Haywood, pointing out that most people under 40 worked or studied full time. Kristy, a mental health nurse student, was diagnosed aged nine, and admits to missing scheduled appointments in the past.
"I always felt guilty for my blood sugar levels being unstable. I was worried they would think I was not taking my diabetes seriously if I were to 'sneak' a chocolate or piece of cake."
Kristy said GPs and hospitals should embrace social media to send out reminders and engage people in their own care.
Around 10% of people with diabetes will develop a diabetic foot ulcer, yet a quarter of those with Type 1 missed their annual foot check in 2015.
Small injuries such as cuts can go unnoticed because nerve damage (diabetic neuropathy) means the person with the injury doesn't feel the pain that would otherwise prompt them to take action. Put simply, an ulcer is damage to the skin and underlying tissue of the foot which, if left untreated, can develop into open sores and become infected.
"Diabetic foot problems are serious and can lead to amputations," said Rachel Berrington, a Diabetes Specialist Nurse who has been working on new NICE guidelines on foot care.
"Mortality rates are high, with up to 70% of people dying within five years of an amputation." Having foot checks is simple and painless and helps you prevent problems before they start.
"You may be unaware of early nerve damage and poor blood flow to the feet, so it's important to attend regular foot screening."
"It involves removing shoes and socks to allow for full examination, during which your healthcare professional will look for breaks in the skin or signs of infection, as well as any callus and deformity."
"The sensitivity of nerves is tested using a plastic filament and blood flow is assessed using the fingertips. This is quick and painless and should be done every year".
"Shoes should be checked for appropriateness and support, and you can ask where to seek treatment should you notice a problem. Ask your level of risk (low, moderate, high risk or active foot problem/ulceration) so you can take appropriate steps to reduce your chances of developing foot complications."


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World Health Organization Declares COVID-19 a 'Pandemic.' Here's What That Means
By Jamie Ducharme
March 11, 2020 12:39 PM EDT
The World Health Organization (WHO) on March 11 declared COVID-19 a pandemic, pointing to the over 118,000 cases of the coronavirus illness in over 110 countries and territories around the world and the sustained risk of further global spread.
"This is not just a public health crisis, it is a crisis that will touch every sector," said Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO director-general, at a media briefing. "So every sector and every individual must be involved in the fights."
An epidemic refers to an uptick in the spread of a disease within a specific community. By contrast, the WHO defines a pandemic as global spread of a new disease, though the specific threshold for meeting that criteria is fuzzy. The term is most often applied to new influenza strains, and the CDC says it's used when viruses "are able to infect people easily and spread from person to person in an efficient and sustained way" in multiple regions. The declaration refers to the spread of a disease, rather than the severity of the illness it causes.
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In some ways, declaring a pandemic is more art than science. "Pandemics mean different things to different people," National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Dr. Anthony Fauci said in February. "It really is borderline semantics, to be honest with you."
During multiple prior press briefings, WHO officials maintained that COVID-19 had "pandemic potential," but stopped short of declaring it one. The agency did, in January, call it a public health emergency of international concern, a slightly different label that refers to an "extraordinary event" that "constitute[s] a public health risk to other States through the international spread of disease."
"Pandemic is not a word to use lightly or carelessly. It is a word that, if misused, can cause unreasonable fear, or unjustified acceptance that the fight is over, leading to unnecessary suffering and death," said Dr. Tedros on March 11. "Describing the situation as a pandemic does not change WHO's assessment of the threat posed by this coronavirus. It doesn't change what WHO is doing, and it doesn't change what countries should do."
SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, is thought to have first jumped from an animal host to humans in Wuhan, China. At least at first, most cases were seen within China and among people who had traveled there, as well as those travelers' close contacts. While these cases were concerning, they did not suggest a pandemic, because there was not significant spread outside of China.
But as the total number of infections rose, so too did the number of cases that spread from person-to-person within communities around the world. Cases have now been confirmed on every continent except Antarctica, and secondary disease hotspots have emerged in places such as South Korea, Italy and Iran.
All of these factors helped inform the WHO's pandemic declaration, which signals to the world that continued spread is likely, and that countries should prepare for the possibility of widespread community transmission. It may also inform travel policy, and prompt cities and countries to flesh out plans for quarantines and possible disruptions to public events, if the need arises. It can also kickstart the expedited development of therapeutics and vaccines.
A pandemic declaration is fairly unusual. Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), a coronavirus related to COVID-19, and which infected about 8,000 people across 26 countries in 2003, did not reach pandemic status, for example.
The WHO last used the label during the 2009 H1N1 (or "swine flu") outbreak, but got pushback for that choice. Critics argued that the situation was not serious enough to warrant a pandemic declaration, and that giving it one caused unnecessary panic and precautions.
The Coronavirus Brief. Everything you need to know about the global spread of COVID-19
Write to Jamie Ducharme at jamie.ducharme@time.com.
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TOWNSHIP OF WELLINGTON NORTH – Dedicated crews from the Mount Forest and Arthur stations of the Wellington North Fire Service, along with firefighters from Grand Valley were on the scene of a fire on Line 6 near Damascus around 3:40 p.m. yesterday afternoon.
Officials say the shop on Line 6 east where the fire broke out is used as a propane storage facility and was completely destroyed by multiple propane tank explosions.
A male employee in his 50's was air lifted to a trauma centre and is considered to be in stable condition despite receiving third degree burns to over 30% of his body.
The fire was contained and extinguished by Wellington North Fire Service.


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Exclusive: SELF-ACCLAIMED DANGOTE'S GIRLFRIEND IN PROPERTY MESS
The Laurels September 28, 2020 2 min read
A former beauty queen, Sylvia Nduka who is once rumoured to be a girlfriend of Nigerian industrialist and Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote may be in a big mess over a property in Surulere Lagos
Sylvia, who won the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria crown in 2011 might have questions to answer over a property right beside Gloworld, at 39, Adeniran Ogunsanya Street, where she has her beauty shop called Sylvia's Hair Gallery.
All along, the ownership of the property which houses other businesses apart from Sylvia's has been linked to her and it was believed to have been bought for her by Aliko Dangote due to the impression she has always created.
Meanwhile, words making the rounds of recent is that Sylvia herself is a tenant in the said property which she is said to have leased and sublet spaces to other tenants, thereby using proceeds from their rents to maintain the lease.
Sylvia Nduka
However, all but one tenant is now left with her, according to sources, owing to her high-handedness and she is currently finding it difficult to raise money to pay for the lease, which has put her under intense pressure, making her go into hiding.
No one was available at Sylvia's Hair Gallery upon several visits to hear the former beauty queen's side of the story, and according to someone in the vicinity, the building has been locked up for more than two weeks, as the time of publishing.
Sylvia who shot into lamplight after winning the MBGN crown in 2011, was in the news in 2015 when rumour was rife that she was in a sizzling romance with Aliko Dangote, who was said to have dumped her after she leaked the affair which sources claimed Dangote wanted to be a top secret but she failed.
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Michael and Claire are a drag queen/drag king double act, best friends, and in monogamous gay relationships. When the pair suddenly find themselves falling in love, they are forced to reassess everything they thought they knew about themselves, and question where performance ends and their real desires begin.
From rising Melbourne queer writing duo Darwent & Gray (2017's Bed Reckoning, 2016's The Adulteresses), The Rest Is Drag premiered at Melbourne Fringe Festival 2018 at The Butterfly Club. Now returning by popular demand, this hilarious and heartfelt blend of cabaret and musical theatre questions traditional understandings of identity, and the ways in which everyone, even queer people, can restrictively define themselves by labels.
Starring Jack Beeby (Six Inches Uncut), Anna Burley (Ira Luxuria), Daniel Kim and Jess Cook, and featuring an entirely original score, 'The Rest is Drag' is the polyamorous/pansexual/non-binary musical you've been waiting for! Bring your friends! Bring your lovers! Use it to come out to your conservative parents!


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About Living Greenwich
Preschool Guide /
2019 Living Greenwich Preschool Guide | Fall Edition
By Content Author | September 11, 2019 | Preschool Guide, Features
Welcome to the 2019 Living Greenwich Preschool Guide - a local resource for Greenwich-area parents seeking in-depth information on some of the preschool and Pre-K programs available for their children.
Why Preschool? For many of our children, preschool represents their first experience in a structured setting with teachers and groups of other children. Preschool is the place where skill sets that will serve our children well into the rest of their lives begin to find their formal foundations. Learning to share. Following instructions. Social and emotional development. Language and cognitive skills. Developing curiosity. Pre-math and literacy skills. Motor skills. The list of benefits go on and on...
This is precisely why we're bringing the 2019 Living Greenwich Preschool Guide to our community. We want to provide local parents with the information necessary to assist them in choosing a high quality Pre-K program that suits their child (and family). We've striven to include programs where the young learners in our town will be well-cared for, enjoy an array of beneficial activities, make new friends, and build the knowledge, skills, and confidence to do well in kindergarten.
The schools and programs that are a part of this guide look forward to meeting you and your children, offering tours of their facilities, and answering all of the questions you may have as you weigh the options searching for a perfect fit.
It's never too early to begin making Pre-K plans for your child! We encourage you to reach out and open conversations with the Preschools that interest you today!
Where to begin? Scroll Down to Peruse All Preschools - Or Click on Any Name Below to Visit a Specific Preschool Overview. Each preschool opens in a new tab in your browser - to return to this index page and view additional programs, just return to this tab. We strongly suggest taking the time to read the full details for each Preschool - and clicking through to their actual websites - in order to get an informed sense as to the actual spectrum of offerings and activities furnished by each featured listing.
Note: Featured image above courtesy of Temple Sholom Selma Maisel Nursery School | A Place Where Learning & Discovery Begin!
Are you a local business owner? Click here (support@livinggreenwich.com) to ask us how your business or offerings could potentially be included in one of our upcoming Living Greenwich Guides.
Living Greenwich Preschool Directory
Scroll Down to Peruse All Independent Schools - Or Click on Any Name Below to Visit a Specific Independent School Overview. Each Independent School opens in a new tab in your browser - to return to this index page and view additional schools, just return to this tab.
First Presbyterian Church Nursery School | Engage, Enrich, Inspire.
Greenwich Catholic School | The Dougherty Center for Early Learning
Greenwich International Preschool and Kindergarten | Experiential Education
Putnam Indian Field School | Inspiring confidence, curiosity, creativity and a sense of community in every child we teach.
Round Hill Nursery School | A Comprehensive Early Learning Experience For Toddlers Through Pre-K
The Preschool at Second Congregational | An Independent Non-Sectarian Preschool For Children Ages 2 Through 5
Temple Sholom Selma Maisel Nursery School | A Place Where Learning & Discovery Begin!
Whitby School Children's House - 18 Months to Kindergarten
YWCA Greenwich | Steven and Alexandra Cohen Preschool Center
Preschool Showcase
Welcome to First Presby! Our tradition in the community began with our founding over 50 years ago!
We have expanded through the years to serve children from nursery through pre-kindergarten in nine classrooms. We are located at the top of Greenwich Avenue, housed in both the beautiful First Presbyterian Church, and the storybook Nursery School building across the way.
Here at First Presby, we are passionate about inspiring your children. Our exceptional teachers create a rich, stimulating curriculum, individualized to meet the needs of the children. We are purposeful in following the Connecticut Early Learning Standards. These standards support children to be creative, be inquisitive, be flexible, be critical thinkers, be purposeful and reflective, and be social learners. In short, we want the children to develop a love of learning through experiences that are meaningful to them. Our teachers engage with our children so that they grow socially, emotionally, and cognitively.
We value our families, and we strive to create a sense of community with our joyful children, our nurturing teachers and our supportive families. Our families create life-long friendships, and remain close with each other long after they leave First Presby. Our graduates frequently visit to let us know how much they loved their time with us!
Join us for a tour. You will see for yourself that First Presby is a truly loving and nurturing school!
TIME SENSITIVE - RELATED OPEN HOUSE: First Presbyterian Church Nursery School
SAVE THE DATE: Open House - Thursday, October 10th, at 9:30am or 7:00pm.
We are passionate about inspiring your children! We value our community of joyful children, nurturing teachers and supportive families.
We have a rolling admissions process and enroll children on a first come, first served basis beginning October 30, 2019.
Join us for OPEN HOUSE on October 10, at 9:30am or 7:00pm. You will see for yourself that First Presby is a truly loving and nurturing place to learn!
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Greenwich Catholic School provides students with a life-long intellectual and spiritual foundation through a rigorous and innovative curriculum focused on faith, critical thinking, responsibility, and service.
The Dougherty Center for Early Learning at Greenwich Catholic School provides a safe and nurturing environment for Pre-K children (ages 3-4) and teaches age-appropriate activities for social, emotional, cognitive, physical and language development all under our loving faith of God.
The Dougherty Center for Early Learning is unique in many different ways. We see each child as an inventor, a problem solver, and a discoverer - while motivating their natural curiosity. The Dougherty Center program emphasizes a primary goal for children to get along well with others while also becoming enthusiastic, independent, self-confident, and curious learners.
TIME SENSITIVE - RELATED OPEN HOUSE: Greenwich Catholic School
Admission to Preschool at the Dougherty Center for Early Learning at Greenwich Catholic School requires a number of steps for completion. We highly recommend applying in the early Fall of the year before your child's desired enrollment date.
The best way to get to know our school is to tour our campus.
Greenwich Catholic School's Fall Open House is on October 8th at 9 AM. RSVP Now: https://www.gcsct.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=431664&type=d&pREC_ID=1283907
Greenwich International Preschool and Kindergarten is a private, non-profit preschool in Greenwich, Connecticut educating children from ages 2 to 6, with experienced teachers and programs geared to a total preschool and kindergarten education.
Our school embraces young students from many countries and cultures and teaches an international curriculum that celebrates all children. Here, global awareness is lived and shared every day as we strive to develop tomorrow's citizens by "educating children of the world, for the world."
We look forward to meeting you, learning about your children and introducing you to our community. The first step is to contact us to arrange a private tour or attend an open house.
TIME SENSITIVE - 2019 Registration is Open Now!: Greenwich International Preschool and Kindergarten
OPEN HOUSE WED. SEPTEMBER 25th (from 10am-11am)
Opemn Registration for children ages 2 through 6 years old.
Please make an appointment by calling: 203.629.5567
Putnam Indian Field School is an independent, co-educational pre-school for toddlers through pre-kindergarten.
Putnam Indian Field School has 13 different classes offering a variety of enrollment opportunities including half-day and three-, four- and five-day options, depending on the age of the child. Our youngest students must be 2 before December 31st and our Pre-K includes children turning 5 by the end of the year.
We ALSO now offer both half- and extended-day classes depending on the age of child.
Our mission, at Putnam Indian Field School (PIFS), is to inspire confidence, curiosity, creativity and a sense of community and citizenship in every child they teach. Established as the result of a merger in 1978 between two well-known Greenwich nursery schools, the school represents over 70 years of combined experience in serving community children. Organized as an educational, non-profit corporation, and operated by a Board of Trustees made up of school parents.
TIME SENSITIVE - RELATED OPEN HOUSE DATES/TIMES: Putnam Indian Field School - 10/24/19 (from 5:30-7:30pm)
The best way to get to know if Putnam Indian Field School is right for your child is to visit and tour our campus. Tours are conducted by PIFS staff and parent ambassadors. During your visit, you and your child will have the opportunity to see the classrooms and play spaces in use; we will explain our philosophy and answer your questions. There is no testing involved, and you and your child will not be separated.
Visit pifs.net/admission/ to learn more about school tours at PIFS. There is an Open House on our campus on Open House on Thursday 10/24 from 5:30-7:00pm.
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A comprehensive early learning experience for toddlers through Pre-K.
Round Hill Nursery School was founded in 1946 to provide a quality first learning experience for three and four-year-old children in the backcountry of Greenwich.
In 1984, recognizing and responding to the changing needs of families in Greenwich and the surrounding communities, the "First Step" program was established. This program provides for the social and emotional development for two-year-olds exclusively. Today, seven decades after its founding, Round Hill Nursery School offers a superior early learning experience for children from Greenwich and neighboring towns.
Our curriculum offers experiences that support and nurtures the growth of each individual child in all areas of development: social, emotional, physical, cognitive and creative.
TIME SENSITIVE - You're Invited: Open House at Round Hill Nursery School
We welcome the opportunity to show you our amazing school, and answer all questions you might have!
Open House Date: Friday, Sep 27th at 9:30am (at 466 Round Hill Road)
Round Hill Nursery School is a magical place where you will feel welcome and your children will thrive. Come see what we are all about!
Click Here To Learn More Register For An Open House
The Preschool at Second Congregational is an independent non-sectarian preschool for children ages 2 through 5 centrally located on 5 acres in Greenwich, Connecticut.
The Preschool's mission is to provide a warm and creative atmosphere to foster young children's social, emotional, physical and intellectual growth through a child-centered curriculum. We believe children learn best in an environment which emphasizes creative expression, and curriculum that is attuned to the individual child's unique pattern of development. Preschool is a time for children to begin a journey of lifelong learning with excitement, wonder, and curiosity. Our goal is to begin them on that journey.
SCHEDULE A CAMPUS VISIT: The Preschool at Second Congregational
We understand that choosing a preschool is an important decision for parents. We are here to assist each family in making a well informed decision for their child. With over 20 years of early childhood experience, our director and staff pride themselves on providing a unique learning experience for your child.
The best way to get to know our school is to schedule a tour of our beautiful campus. Once a family makes an initial inquiry to our admissions office, we will arrange for a tour of our campus and classrooms. During your visit you will have a chance to observe classroom activities and have ample time to ask any questions you might have. We will discuss typical day schedules, philosophy, curriculum and general school policies.
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The Temple Sholom Selma Maisel Nursery School (SMNS) in Greenwich, CT, offers a rewarding, one-of-a-kind educational experience for families with children pre-school and younger.
While our programs are guided by Jewish values, we welcome families of all faiths, ethnicities and backgrounds.
At SMNS, we strive to stay on the cutting edge of early childhood education. Over the past two years, we have added unique learning spaces including a dedicated STEAM Lab, Gymnastics Studio, garden, and an outdoor STEAM playspace. Children also visit our Discovery Room weekly to learn about and meet new animals from the Stamford Museum and Nature Center, and take daily trips outside to the multi-level state-of-the-art playground with its own child-size town.
Come see the Temple Sholom Selma Maisel Nursery School for yourself!
We invite you to contact David Cohen, Director of Schools, at 203-622-8121 or david.cohen@templesholom.com to schedule a tour.
Whitby School Children's House | 18 Months to Kindergarten
"Students in Children's House learn to approach new challenges with confidence. They are empowered to become creative, well-informed, passionate and joyful learners and citizens of the world."
Your child's story begins in Founder's Hall, the part of Whitby School that is home to the Stepping Stones and Primary classrooms which together make up their Children's House. The Children's House is dedicated to educating Whitby's youngest learners. The motto here is "Follow the Child". In well-ordered, developmentally appropriate classrooms, under the guidance of expertly trained, experienced and caring teachers, children's own love of exploration allows them to take the lead in their learning.
Children's House is designed specifically to foster social and cognitive development and to lay the foundation for learning in multiple academic areas. Different learning sections of the room thoughtfully encourage children to explore practical life activities, sensorial experiences, math, language, culture and science.
Students in Children's House learn to approach new challenges with confidence. They are empowered as readers, writers, critical thinkers and mathematicians to become creative, well-informed, passionate and joyful learners and citizens of the world. Respected as individuals, our students think for themselves and are ready to begin their journey of learning and discovery.
TIME SENSITIVE - RELATED OPEN HOUSE DATES/TIMES: Whitby School
Our team welcomes prospective families to attend an Open House. This is a wonderful way to see our campus, meet current students and better understand Whitby's compelling continuum.
If you are unable to attend the Open House or would like a more personalized experience, we would be delighted to take you and your family on a personal tour of our campus at any time throughout the year.
Early Childhood Exploration
Join us for a firsthand look at our Stepping Stones and Primary programs.
Tuesday, October 1 at 9:30 a.m.
Thursday, October 17 at 9:30 a.m.
Middle School Exploration
Spend some time observing a typical morning in our Grades 5-8 classrooms.
Thursday, September 26 at 9:30 a.m.
Wednesday, October 16 at 9:30 a.m.
All School Open House
Come explore our continuum of education from Nursery (18 months)-Grade 8.
Sunday, October 27 at 1:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 14 at 9:30 a.m.
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At YWCA Greenwich Preschool the goal is to help every child to be happy, confident, eager to learn, and well-prepared for Kindergarten.
YWCA Greenwich Preschool is a world of learning, laughter and love. An international student body from ages 15 months to 5 years, experience a state-of-the-art facility, a new STEAM Lab, and a community of special educators who care deeply about every child's development.
YWCA Greenwich Preschool's 10-month program is the only area preschool that includes gymnastics, music, Spanish, STEAM activities, Swimming, Yoga and visits monthly from a Naturalist as part of its curriculum at no extra charge.
YWCA Greenwich Preschool also offers flexible scheduling to fit different family needs.
Our objective is to create activities based on your child's individual needs and interests that provide a foundation for language and reading skills, as well as other academic pursuits.
The preschool is set on a lovely, 6.5-acre site in central Greenwich. Annually renovated to meet upgraded standards, it contains large classrooms and areas for childhood learning. Rooms are specifically designed to facilitate development at each age and stage of development. It is a safe, happy and clean environment that permits children to learn at their own pace.
Visiting our facility is the first step in deciding whether the YWCA Greenwich Preschool is right for you and your child. To schedule a tour and begin the application process, click through on the button below and fill out the online form. Once we receive your information, you will be contacted to come in for a tour and meeting with Geri Smiles, Director of Childhood Education at YWCA Greenwich. Spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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1.7 km from Mercado Central, Valencia, Apartamentos Valencia Luxury Center is located in the Extramurs district of Valencia. The Barrio del Carmen is within 2.1 km of the apartment.
Valencia Luxury Center se nachází vedle náměstí San Agustin, 5 minut pěšky od řady kaváren, tapas barů a restaurací. Nabízí luxusní, dobře vybavené apartmány a Wi-Fi na předchozí požádání.
Apartment Plaza Cisneros is a self-catering accommodation located in Valencia, 100 metres from Barrio del Carmen and 1.2 km from Norte Train Station. The air-conditioned ground floor apartment has a terrace and offers free WiFi.
Situated 1.6 km from Mercado Central, Valencia, Apartment Cisneros 2 is set in Ciutat Vella of Valencia. The property, housed in a building dating from 2017, has free WiFi and is 1.9 km from Barrio del Carmen.
Set within less than 1 km of Turia Gardens and a 20-minute walk of Jardines de Monforte in Valencia, Valencia Luxury Jorge Juan provides accommodation with seating area.
Featuring an outdoor swimming pool and a concierge service, Ático-Loft Valencia Gran Turia is attractively set in Patraix of Valencia, 3.6 km from Bioparc Valencia and 5 km from Mercado Central, Valencia.
Victoria Site @ Centro Historico offers accommodation in Valencia, 700 metres from Barrio del Carmen and 2.6 km from City of Arts & Sciences. The property features views of the city and is 2.9 km from Bioparc Valencia.
Set 2.5 km from City of Arts & Sciences in Valencia, Total Valencia Ruzafa offers accommodation with a kitchen. The Turia Gardens and the Mercado Central, Valencia are within 2.9 km and 3.2 km of the apartment, and free WiFi is provided.
Set in Valencia within 2.2 km of Jardines de Monforte, Puerta de Serranos features accommodation with free WiFi, a flat-screen TV and a kitchen. All units come with an oven, microwave, a coffee machine, a toaster and kettle.
Situated in Valencia, 1.5 km from Mercado Central, Valencia and 1.9 km from Barrio del Carmen, Total Valencia Attics III offers free WiFi, a terrace and air conditioning. The property has city views and is 1.
Centrally located in Valencia, Total Valencia Center offers free WiFi, a balcony, air conditioning and heating, 100 metres from Estacio del Nord Train Station. Xativa Metro Station is 500 metres away.
Set 600 metres from Mercado Central, Valencia in Valencia, La Paz Apartment offers accommodation with a kitchen. The accommodation is 1 km from the Barrio del Carmen.
Valencia Luxury Alma Palace offers accommodation in Valencia. This property includes a shared outdoor swimming pool. The duplex apartment includes a living space with a TV, bathroom, and access to a shared terrace.
Offering city views, Apartment Carrer de Pintor Stolz is an accommodation located in Valencia, 2.3 km from Bioparc Valencia and 3.3 km from Mercado Central, Valencia. The air-conditioned accommodation is 3.6 km from Barrio del Carmen.
Boasting a terrace, MD Pelayo with terrace offers accommodation in Valencia, 1.3 km from Mercado Central, Valencia and 1.7 km from Barrio del Carmen. The apartment is 1.7 km from Basilica de la Virgen de los Desamparados.
Centrally located in Valencia's lively Carmen district, Vlc Apartaments el Carmen is 10 minutes' walk from Valencia Cathedral and the main square. The bright, modern apartments have 2 bathrooms.
Providing a terrace and a shared lounge, The Art Boutique Colon is situated in Valencia, not far from Turia Gardens. Free WiFi is provided.
Apartment Total Valencia Vitoria offers fully equipped apartment with free WiFi and air conditioning. Located in Valencia, the accommodation is 250 metres from Plaza de la Reina Square.
Situated in Valencia in the Valencia Community region, Total Valencia Old City Luxury has a balcony and garden views. This apartment features accommodation with free WiFi. The apartment consists of 1 separate bedroom, 1 bathroom and a living room.
Situated 1.7 km from Mercado Central, Valencia in Valencia, My Loft 4 You Carmen offers accommodation with a kitchen. This property offers access to free WiFi. This apartment features a balcony, a living room and a flat-screen TV.


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India to become 'favoured' spot for investment: Piyush Goyal
New Delhi: Union Minister Piyush Goyal Monday said the government was committed to facilitate and protect business in order to make India the "favoured" destination for global investments.
Addressing the Renewable Energy-Invest 2015: First Renewable Energy Global Investors Meet and Expo here, the minister for power, coal and new and renewable energy sought to project India as a new destination of investment for renewable energy in view of its ambitious renewable energy programme with a target of 15 percent generation by 2020.
To achieve the target, the prerequisite is to "make it easier to do business (in India), have consistent policies, ensure our investors that this country is a good place to do business, have bankable contracts, and rule of law in this country," he said.
Goyal said the Narendra Modi-led government seeks to scale up the renewable energy programme as a step towards taking on the scourge of climate change "head-on" and ensure a cleaner world to leave behind a "better, cleaner, and greener India" for posterity.
Stressing on balancing India's growth needs with the requirement to make the country business friendly, the minister said: "While we are pro-poor, we understand that businesses have to be successful and contribute to welfare of the poor in India... this government understands business and acts as a facilitator of business."
"We can have enough energy to provide 24X7 power to every home, industry and commercial establishment. The aim of the government is to dovetail welfare measures for the underprivileged with efforts to make sure that investments in India are protected," he added.
The plenary session of the summit examined the overall renewable energy potential of the country and discussed various investment opportunities.