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Wine Review: Mazzei Codice V Vermentino and Gérard Bertrand Orange Gold

Whether you call them “orange wines”, “amber wines” or “skin-contact white wines”, these postmodern wines are here to stay. However, are they going to remain a niche curiosity drunk only by the adventurous or will they break out from the independent wine specialist sector into multiples and even supermarkets? Here are two skin-contact whites which are leading the way.

Mazzei Tenuta Belguardo Codice V Maremma Vermentino 2019

Mazzei Belguardo Codice V Vermentino

I previously reviewed the “regular” Mazzei Belguardo Vermentino and found it excellent, so I was keen to taste this pull-out-all-the-stops flagship version. To make the best Vermentino they could, Mazzei started with clones from Corsica, the spiritual home and likely origin of the Vermentino grape. Of course they were planted in Maremma on the Tyrrhenian coast as the cooling effect of sea breezes is important for retaining freshness. The vineyard site is 30 to 50 metres above sea level and is orientated south / south-west on predominantly sandy soils.

Harvesting is all by hand but it’s vinification where things start to get really interesting:

  • 20% is fermented and aged on the skins in amphorae for nine months
  • 30% is fermented and aged on the skins in stainless steel tanks for nine months
  • 50% is fermented and aged on fine lees in stainless steel tanks (I presume for nine months)

The construction material and any lining of the amphorae is not specified.  After blending back together the wine is bottled and stored for a further six months before release.

If someone had already tasted the regular Vermentino then the Codice V would be quite familiar, though they might feel they had been missing half of the story. The nose shows complex aromas of citrus and stone fruit, with hints of smoke. These elements continue onto the palate where they intertwine with mellow savoury notes and layers of mixed peel and ginger. The finish is fresh and mouth-watering.

  • ABV: 13.0%*
  • RRP: €33
  • Source: Sample
  • Stockists: SC Grocer; Martins Off-licence; Clontarf Wines; Sweeneys D3; The Corkscrew; Blackrock Cellar

Gérard Bertrand Orange Gold 2020

gérard bertrand orange gold

I have reviewed Gérard Bertrand‘s wines widely over the years; his impressive range includes whites, rosés and reds from the Languedoc at several different price points, many of which are organic and / or biodynamic.  To those colours he has added an orange wine, a homage to Georgian wines of 4,500 years ago. It is a real blend, being made with seven different varieties: Chardonnay, Grenache Blanc, Viognier, Marsanne, Mauzac, Muscat and Clairette.

When perfectly ripe, the grapes are hand-picked in whole bunches and transferred to vat without any destemming or crushing, as with many red wines. The grapes then ferment, partially in the normal way and partially carbonicly (where the weight of the grapes causes some to ferment within their skins. After 10 to 15 days the grapes are separated and pressed to extract colour and tannin; this press wine is then added to the existing must in stainless steel tanks to finish fermenting. Finally, the wine is put into used barrels to mature.

In the glass (and in the bottle) this is a vibrant gold colour, and could be easily mistaken for a Sauternes or Tokaji. The nose is complex, with apple blossom, marmalade, apricot jam and pear drops – very enticing.  The palate is dry but with fruit sweetness on the mid palate. There’s a real savoury complexity to this wine, and a light saline tang with some tannins on the finish. From one point of view it could be said that the nose and the palate offer entirely different aspects, but that is a truism for orange wines in general. Once expectations are reasonably set I think this is a tasty wine that many would enjoy.

  • ABV: 13.0%
  • RRP: €21.95
  • Source: Sample
  • Stockists: O’Briens stores and

These wines are quite different, taking different approaches to producing a balanced wine, and a single varietal compared to a blend. Although the number of orange wines available in Ireland is fairly low at the moment it doesn’t mean that any particular wine can represent a whole colour. What they do have in common is that they are both delicious and approachable, while maintaining a savoury character that expands their interest and versatility.

For me the Codice V is the better wine, but of course has a higher price. Due to its fairly widespread availability and lower price I think the Orange Gold is more likely to tempt more casual wine drinkers into trying an orange wine for the first time – but hopefully not the last time!

*Any wine geeks among you may have noticed that the alcohol for this wine is a little higher than the regular Vermentino I reviewed a year ago (13.39% v 12.5% on the respective tech sheets). This is due to vintage variation (2019 v 2018) rather than differences in winemaking; the 2018 vintage of the Codice V also had 12.5% alcohol.

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Solera Wine Selection (part 3)

It’s time for the big guns from Rioja and Tuscany!  After some fantastic whites in part 1, and some cracking reds in part 2, we now have wines from the esteemed Bodegas Roda and Mazzei.

once again, apologies for the poor quality of my snaps!

Bodegas Roda “Sela” Rioja 2016 (14.0%, RRP €27.95 at Blackrock CellarDeveney’s Dundrum; D-Six Off Licence; The CorkscrewJus de VineThe VintrySweeney’s D3Lotts & CoNectar WinesBaggot Street Wines)

Bodegas Roda Sela Rioja 2016

Bodegas Roda were founded as recently as 1987 but have already forged a reputation for excellence.  They have evaluated over 552 Tempranillo clones before settling on the best 20 to plant going forward.  French – rather that American – oak barrels are used for maturation, yet the oak treatment is always in balance with the fruit.

Sela is the “entry level” from Roda, with fruit hand harvested from 15 to 30 year old bush vines.  Maturation is for 12 months in seasoned French oak.  Of course, this wine could be labelled as a Crianza, but that term has a cheap and cheerful image in Spain, definitely not fitting for Bodegas Roda!  The blend is 87% Tempranillo, 7% Graciano and 6% Garnacha giving fresh red and black fruit.  Sela is an easy drinking style but also has the elegance to be served at the table.

Bodegas Roda “Roda” Rioja Reserva 2015 (14.0%, RRP €39.50 at 64 WinesBlackrock CellarDrink Store, Stoneybatter; Deveney’s DundrumJus de VineThe VintryNectar WinesThe Corkscrew)

Roda Roda Rioja 2015

The Roda Reserva is a clear step up from the Sela.  While the blend is almost identical –  86% Tempranillo, 6% Graciano and 8% Garnacha – the vines are all over 30 year old and yields are lower, both aiding concentration.  Alcoholic fermentation is in French oak vats followed by malolacic fermentation in French oak barrels (40% new, 60% second use) where the wine then matures for 14 months.  When bottled the Reserva is kept in Roda’s cellars for a further two and a half years before release.

The nose has red and black cherries, strawberries and raspberries with vanilla and smoky notes from the oak, and hints of cinnamon.  The wine feels thick and viscous in the mouth with the fruit aromas coming through to the palate.  The Roda Reserva is a vibrant wine, still in the flushes of youth, but should continue to evolve for the next decade or two.

Bodegas Roda “Roda I” Rioja Reserva 2012 (14.5%, RRP €64.00 at 64 WinesBaggot Street WinesBlackrock CellarClontarf WinesDeveney’s DundrumD-Six Off LicenceMartins Off-LicenceThe CorkscrewThe VintrySweeney’s D3Clontarf Wines)

Roda Roda I Rioja 2012

The main difference between Roda I and Roda (formerly Roda II) is in flavour profile – for Roda I grapes are picked from old bush vines which tend to show more black fruit characteristics rather than the red fruit of Roda.  The blend is Tempranillo dominated (96%) with a seasoning of Graciano (4%).  The oak regime is slightly different as well – the barrels are 50% new and ageing in barrel is for 16 months.

While obviously sharing some house similarities with its junior sibling, this is a different wine altogether, much more complex.  The nose is more perfumed and expressive with black fruit, smoky oak, earthiness and chocolate.  These notes continue through to the palate where some dried fruit and mineral flavours join them.  The mouth is voluptuous and soothing.  Fine grained tannins help to make a savoury, satisfying dry finish.  Although this would be a real treat to drink on its own it would shine even brighter with food.

Mazzei Castello Fonterutoli Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2015 (14.0%, RRP €48.95 at 64 WinesBlackrock CellarDeveney’s Dundrum)

Mazzei Castello Fonterutoli Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2012
Yes, I forgot to take a snap of the 2015, so here’s my snap of the 2012. If you try really hard, I’m sure you could imagine how the 2015 bottle would look…

You can read the full background on this wine in my recent post on the 2012, so I won’t repeat that here.  The blend is consistent at 92% Sangiovese and 8% Malvasia Nera & Colorino and the oak regime is the same.   The 2015 is from a slightly warmer year so the exact alcohol reading is 14.26% versus 13.73% for the 2012; not a huge difference but an indication of the vintage.  This is a fabulous wine, really smooth but tangy and fresh, with red and black fruit bursting out of the glass.  Mazzei give it an ageing potential of 20 years but when wine is this good it would be really difficult not to drink now!

Mazzei Castello Fonterutoli “Siepi” Rosso Toscana 2016 (14.5%, RRP ~ €125.00* at Blackrock Cellar)

Mazzei Castello Fonterutoli Siepi Rosso Toscana 2016
*Blackrock Cellar currently just has the 150cl magnum in stock for around €250

It does seem to this cynic that any IGT Toscana with French grapes in the blend is classed as a “Super Tuscan” these days, but this is truly deserving of the epithet.  Siepi is named after the six hectare estate vineyard from where the grapes are sourced –  one of Mazzei’s best – and has been produced since 1992.  The blend is 50% Sangiovese and 50% Merlot; the varieties are picked at different times (17 days earlier for the Merlot which is known to be an early ripener in Bordeaux) and are given different maceration times (14 days for Merlot, 18 days for Sangiovese).  Ageing is for 18 months in French barriques, 70% new and 30% used.

This 2016 was released in October 2018 and tasted 12 months later.  It was still a little shy and closed, but already showing flashes of its future grandeur.  To depart from my usual style of tasting notes, drinking this wine was like sitting in front of a warm fire on a big, well-worn sofa with soft cushions.  As I write during Storm Dennis, that would be most welcome!

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Free Pour (Part 4 – Reds)

With Liberty Wines’ strength in Italian wine, there is no surprise to see that country well represented in my review of their red wines, but Chile and Australia also fly the flag for the southern hemisphere.

Vignetti Zabù “Il Passo” Nerello Mascalese 2017 (13.5%, RRP €19.99)

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Extra richness in Italian reds has become a major trend over the past few years, often with a degree of drying the grapes before fermentation to give extra alcohol and / or sweetness in the finished wine.  Like many trends in wine there are volume manufacturers who jump on the bandwagon but, for all the boxes ticked by the wines they are often unbalanced and unsatisfying.

After getting my fingers (palate?) burned a few times I tend to stay clear of these wines, but this is one that really breaks the mold and hangs together really well.  The increased concentration is achieved by partially cutting the vines and letting the grapes dry by around 15% before harvesting and fermenting.  The finished wine has 9 g/L of residual sugar, but the acidity from the Nerello Mascalese grape balance it perfectly.

There’s also a version made from 100% Nero d’Avola and there was previously a blend of 60% Nerello Mascalese with 40% Nero d’Avola, but this is the one that really does it for me.

Cadbury Cherry Ripe

With cherries, chocolate and coconut it instantly reminded me of my favourite chocolate bar from Australia – Cherry Ripe!

Principe Pallavicini “Rubillo” Cesanese 2016 (13.0%, RRP €19.99)

Cesanese is a new grape for me, though like many Italian varieties it has an ancient history and could date back to Roman times.  It is one of the best grapes indigenous to the Lazio, the region which includes Rome.  Here it is very smooth, but interesting rather than bland – in fact it’s drop dead gorgeous.  Its ripe red and black fruit make it perfect for a winter tipple.

Donnafugata Sherazade Nero d’Avola 2017 (13.0% RRP €22.99)

DonnaFugata Sherazade Nero d Avola

Donnafugata are one of the premier producers in Sicily and retain a special place in the heart of all those who taste their wines.  The Sherazade is a bigger, smoother, juicier Nero d’Avola than most in the Irish market.  The price means that it’s perhaps a weekend rather than weekday treat, but its spicy black fruits are well worth your consideration.

Outer Limits by Montes “Wild Slopes” Apalta CGM blend 2016 (14.0%, RRP €31.99)

Outer Limits Wild Slopes CGM NV

Montes are a leading producer in Chile, managing to make everyday wines that are very drinkable plus their premium Alpha range wines which have long been a favourite of mine.  The Outer Limits wines are more premium still, but are in a finer, more ethereal style than the Alphas.  This is a blend of 50% Carignan, 30% Grenache and 20% Mourvèdre – which might be termed a “Languedoc Blend” for want of a better term – all from the company’s own vineyard in Apalta.

On pouring and even before tasting, berries jump right out of the glass.  It’s a big wine (14.0%) but not humongous – the fruit is fresh and complemented by restrained oak.  If you know anyone that “doesn’t like Chilean wine”, let them try this blind!

Balnaves Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 (14.5%, RRP €42.99)

Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon NV

Coonawarra is in South Australia, not too far from where the border with Victoria hits the sea.  The southerly latitude and greater exposure to coastal breezes give the area a significantly cooler climate than the Barossa Valley which is 250 miles / 400 kilometres further north (a short distance in Australian terms!)  Add in the famous iron-rich red Terra Rossa topsoil over limestone, and you have probably the best place for varietal Cabernet Sauvignon in Australia – and a candidate for best in the world.  Keep your eyes peeled for a forthcoming in-depth feature on the area.

This 2012 is showing a little maturity and lots of great Cabernet character – black fruit with graphite and tannins.  In fact it’s probably more Cabernet than stereotypically Coonawarra in character, with mint and eucalyptus notes definitely in the background. Gorgeous wines like this show why Coonawarra is my favourite red wine region in the world!

San Polo Brunello di Montalcino 2013 (14.0%, RRP €63.99)

San Polo Brunello di Montalcino

Brunello is one of those wine regions which really needs some time to be understood – and given the premium prices, that’s well worth doing.  San Polo is owned by Marilisa Allegrini of the Valpolicella producing family – she has undertaken significant investment to further improve quality.  For me this wine isn’t really about Tuscany or Sangiovesi, it’s about power with finesse – just a very accomplished wine.

Montes “Purple Angel” 2015 (15.0%, RRP €68.99)

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Trying this wine at first made me think of my friend Joey Casco’s brilliant meme from his wine blog

Whether this says more about the (necessary) drawbacks of such tastings or my lack of familiarity in appraising such wines is debatable, but after being open for over 24 hours this angel really spread its wings.  Consisting of 92% Carmenère (Chile’s signature grape) with 8% Petit Verdot, this is a big, oaky wine that’s set for the long haul.  Intense black fruit has a halo of violets and mocha – a combination that might sound strange but really works.  Probably the best Carmenère around?

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Wines at Xmas #17 – Sorcha Holloway [Guest Post]

For winelovers, Christmas is a time when we look forward to drinking – and even sharing – a special bottle or two.  This might be a classic wine with traditional fare or just something different we’ve wanted to try for a while.  I asked some wine loving friends what they were looking forward to and they have kindly agreed to write a blog post for me.

Sorcha Holloway is the founder and owner of luxury wine tour company Away With Wine and also hosts the Twitter Chat #ukwinehour on Thursday evenings at 19.00 GMT / 20.00 CET

I’m dreaming of a Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona Christmas…
My Christmas Wine will not be a surprise to anyone who knows me and my passion for Sangiovese, Brunello di Montalcino in particular.  I discovered Brunello on my first trip to Montalcino with Mr H in 2007, a destination chosen because of Isabella Dusi’s book “Vanilla Beans and Brodo” (Christmas gift tip for Brunello-lovers!).  I fell under the spell of both this magical medieval town and its magnificent wine.  IMG-4533I have been a regular visitor since and I’m pretty sure I leave another little piece of my heart there every time.  This is where my love affair with fine wine really began, and probably where the seed for Away With Wine was first planted.
When on a wine tour there this summer I returned to this fabulous winery with its ancient and modern cellars, and family of wolves for good measure!  After a comprehensive tasting in the company of the charming owner, Paolo Bianchini, I was tempted, unsurprisingly, to ship some treasures home, including this – a magnum of 2007 Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona single vineyard Pianrosso Brunello di Montalcino.  I promise to share with my family in Ireland on Christmas Day.
It has been snowing in Montalcino this last few days – since I can’t have Christmas there, then this is the next best option.  A presto, Montalcino!
Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona Pianrosso Brunello di Montalcino 2007 (14.5%): not currently available in UK/Ire – bought at the winery, but delighted to report that Mentzendorff have recently started working with Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona so we hope to see more of their wines available in the UK soon.

The full series of Wines at Xmas:

SuperValu Christmas Wine Selection Reds

One of the best things about wine retail – from the customer’s point of view – is that the bargains are available before rather than after Xmas, so if you want to choose a few nice bottles for yourself, buy a few gifts or just stock up in anticipation of thirsty visitors, now is a great time to do it.

Here are some of the SuperValu reds which I’d be very happy to sup this yuletide.

Disclosure: samples were provided for review

André Goichot Mercurey 2013 (12.5%, €22.99 down to €15.00)

I’m a fan of the André Goichot range, which is predominantly white Burgundy, but also includes this Pinot Noir from Mercurey in the Côte Chalonnaise.  It’s a light wine (for NZ fans think Marlborough rather than Central Otago) than needs a bit of air to come out of its shell, but once it does the aromas are stunning.  Relatively high acidity and moderate tannins mean that this might well be the crowd pleaser to go with most dishes at the Xmas table.

Castellani Arbos Sangiovese 2013 (13.5%, €12.99 down to €10.00)

Cheap Chianti is rarely a bargain as it tends to have the tannin and acidity typical of the area without its usual bright cherry fruit and hence being unbalanced or even unpleasant. If you’re on a budget and like the flavour of Chianti’s Sangiovese grape then far better to avoid paying a premium for the Chianti label and go for a less fancy one with lots of tasty wine behind it!

Nugan Estate Alfredo Dry Grape Shiraz 2013 (15.0%, €19.99 down to €15.00)

Drying grapes before pressing to increase flavour and sugar concentration isn’t a new technique (it’s the secret behind Amarone afterall) but it is still less than common in Australia.  Here it’s used to add extra berry-tastic richness to supercharge this Shiraz named after the winery’s founder, Spanish emigré Alfredo Nugan.  Like many Amarone wines there is a hint of sweetness on the finish but it works well with the rich character of the wine.  For those of you who like blue cheese I reckon this would be a real treat!

Lady de Mour Margaux 2012 (13.0%, €34.99 down to €20.00)

Margaux is one of the most famous parts of Bordeaux, helped by having one of the top ranked producers with the same name (Château Margaux) and being easy for English speakers to pronounce (I’m only half-joking there).  Margaux wines are typical left bank blends but with generally a bit less Cabernet Sauvignon than the other famous villages such as St-Estephe and Pauillac.  They are considered to be somewhat feminine and elegant, so a wine called “Lady” is definitely on the right track!  This is a refined, classy wine with dark berry fruit and complex layers of graphite, tobacco and cedar – and a steal at €20!


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Hearts of Iron 4 Cheat Codes | All Hoi4 Console Commands

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You can also make your game easier with the Hearts of Iron 4 cheat codes. Today, we will share the hoi4 consol codes with you.

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If you press CTRL and ~ you will see the console screen. Hearts of Iron 4 cheats only work with the codes entered on the console screen. You can easily apply the cheat codes that we will give below by applying them in a complete and complete way.

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  • gain_xp (amount) allows you to gain as much xp as you want.
  • gain_xp (attribute) adds as many attributes as you want. Check out the HOI4 wiki page for feature details.
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Pope questions vaccine skeptics, including cardinals

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Pope Francis says he doesn’t understand why people refuse to take COVID-19 vaccines

“Even in the College of Cardinals, there are some negationists,” Francis said Wednesday, en route home from Slovakia.

He noted that one of them, “poor guy,” had been hospitalized with the virus. That was an apparent reference to U.S. Cardinal Raymond Burke, who was hospitalized in the U.S. and placed on a ventilator last month after contracting the virus.

Francis was asked about vaccine skeptics and those who oppose vaccine mandates by a Slovakian reporter, given that some events during his four-day pilgrimage to the country were restricted to people who had gotten COVID-19 jabs. The issue is broader, however, as more and more governments adopt vaccine mandates for certain categories of workers, sparking opposition.

He hypothesized that the “virulence of uncertainty” was due to the diversity of COVID-19 vaccines, the quick approval time and the plethora of “arguments that created this division,” and fear. Medical experts say vaccines have been tested and used on tens of millions of people and have been proven to be effective in reducing serious hospitalizations and deaths.

Significantly, Francis didn’t cite the religious objection used by some who refuse the vaccines. Some conservatives have refused to get the shots citing the remote and indirect connection to lines of cells derived from aborted fetuses.

The Vatican’s doctrine office has said it is “morally acceptable” for Catholics to receive COVID-19 vaccines based on research that used cells derived from aborted fetuses. Francis has said it would be “suicide” not to get the jab and both Francis and Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI have been fully vaccinated with Pfizer-BioNTech shots.

Francis noted that the Vatican had vaccinated its residents, staff and their families “with the exception of a very small group” and “they’re studying how to help them.”

For those who are still afraid, he said: “They have to clarify that and talk with serenity.”

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GENEVA (12 May 2016) – United Nations human rights experts* today called on the Government of Cambodia to stop targeting civil society, human rights defenders, parliamentarians and UN personnel, and to take effective measures to protect civil society and respect fundamental freedoms in the country.

“The escalation of criminal charges, questioning, court proceedings and public statements against them must cease,” the experts said. “We urge the Cambodian authorities to ensure a safe and enabling environment for human rights defenders and civil society, which play a critical role in holding the Government to account and bringing benefits of human rights to the whole of Cambodian society.”

The human rights experts’ appeal comes as the courts investigate an alleged extra-marital affair of an opposition parliamentarian, as well as the related allegations of bribery brought against staff members of a prominent human rights organisation ADHOC. An anti-terrorism department inexplicably initiated these charges, and then anti-corruption unit further pursued the case after ADHOC had provided legal and material support.

“We are also troubled by the actions taken by Cambodian authorities to deter and disperse peaceful demonstrations and arrest individuals protesting what they see as Government’s mounting persecution of civil society and unjustified restrictions of fundamental freedoms in the country,” they stressed.

“Accusatory statements by senior government officials towards the participants of the so-called ‘Black Monday’ campaign and labelling peaceful protesters as ‘rebel groups’ are highly regrettable,” the experts noted. “Such actions are clearly inconsistent with Cambodia’s obligation under international human rights law to respect the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and association.”

The ADHOC case:

Members of the Cambodian NGO ADHOC have been accused of bribery for providing legal and financial support to a young woman at the centre of the extra-marital affair scandal. The authorities claim that the NGO ‘bribed’ her to deny the affair. The human rights defenders maintain that the support was part of their regular human rights work and given at the individual’s request and for sustenance and transport to government offices for questioning. The NGO workers face five to ten years in prison, if convicted.

“The investigators’ relentless quest for a confession by the young woman, their subsequent outright reliance on it to initiate the other ‘bribery’ cases against defenders, as well as public statements by senior State officials portraying the accused as guilty, generally suggest that this entire episode is nothing more than a politically-motivated persecution of civil society. It also raises serious questions about woefully flawed due process,” the experts said.

With the above cases turned over to the courts, the Cambodian People’s Party has also filed a complaint against an independent commentator for ‘defaming’ the Party, after he had expressed an opinion about the string of the incidents.

“We are deeply alarmed by the subsequent criminal defamation case and public statements by State officials calling for free speech to be curtailed, which are undeniably in breach of the universal right to freedom of expression and opinion,” the UN human rights experts concluded.

(*) Mr. Michel Forst, Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders, Mr. David Kaye, Special Rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression, Mr. Maina Kiai, Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association, and Ms. Rhona Smith, Special Rapporteur on Cambodia, are part of what is known as the Special Procedures of the Human Rights Council. Special Procedures, the largest body of independent experts in the UN Human Rights system, is the general name of the Council’s independent fact-finding and monitoring mechanisms that address either specific country situations or thematic issues in all parts of the world. Special Procedures’ experts work on a voluntary basis; they are not UN staff and do not receive a salary for their work. They are independent from any government or organization and serve in their individual capacity.

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Study: HIV patients are 14% more likely to die from sudden cardiac death

People living with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) have a higher risk of sudden cardiac death than people without a proper diagnosis. Especially in cases where the virus is poorly controlled or if patients are at risk of other heart disease. This is stated in a new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.

It has long been known that people living with HIV have a higher risk of heart attack, stroke, heart failure, blood clots in the lungs and peripheral arterial disease, says Matthew S. Freiberg, M.D. and professor of medicine at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. in Nashville, Tennessee. “We know that people with HIV, as well as people with weakened immune systems, such as those with a low total CD4 + T lymphocyte count, have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease than those with high CD4 + T lymphocyte counts. But until now it was not clear whether a weakened immune system is a risk factor for sudden cardiac death. ”

Sudden cardiac death occurs when a person’s heart suddenly stops beating (usually due to a sudden failure in electrical impulses), which interferes with blood flow to the brain and vital organs. And this, in turn, leads to death within a few minutes in the absence of medical care.

A previous study of 2,800 people from a San Francisco HIV clinic in 2012 found that the incidence of sudden cardiac death in people with HIV is four times higher. The current study examined the national rate of sudden cardiac death, as well as the effect of HIV viral load and other heart disease risk factors on the risk of sudden cardiac death.

Scientists assessed the status of participants in a national study – people with HIV infection and a group of patients without HIV – the Veterans of Aging Cohort Study (VACS).

The VACS is an ongoing long-term national survey of veterans with and without HIV (two uninfected for each infected participant), matched by age, sex, race / ethnicity, place of residence and institution where they receive care. The study explores the role of HIV and disease status, as well as other health conditions.

Over the course of nine years, sudden cardiac death was identified as the cause of death for 3,035 veterans, 26% (777) of whom were HIV-positive.

After adjusting for a variety of factors, including age, gender, race / ethnicity, presence of heart or kidney disease, cocaine or alcohol dependence or abuse, and various risk factors for heart disease, an analysis of the risk of sudden cardiac death showed that levels:

  • “Not higher than people with HIV who had healthy levels of infection-fighting CD4 + T cells, or those who had low levels of the HIV virus in their blood.
  • Increases progressively with every risk factor for sudden cardiac death present, including existing cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, smoking, hepatitis C infection, anemia, alcohol dependence or abuse, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, whether or not they have had HIV.
  • 14% higher in people with HIV.
  • 57% higher in people with HIV, whose blood tests show low CD4 + T cell counts over time, indicating HIV progression and a weakened immune system.
  • 70% higher in people with HIV, whose blood tests showed that antiretroviral therapy did not suppress the HIV viral load in their blood over time.

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39 urinary system

  1. urinary system consists of
    two kidneys, two ureters, bladder, and urethra
  2. function of the urinary system
    • –Manufacture urine
    • –Remove waste products
  3. Cessation of urine production
  4. Difficult urination
  5. blood in the urine
  6. Excessive urination at night
  7. decreased urinary production
  8. Need to urinate immediately
  9. excessive urinary production
  10. increase changes in aging
    • •Blood urea nitrogen increases
    • •Renal function increases when lying down
    • •Incidence of stress incontinence
    • increases in females
    • •Prostate may enlarge in males
  11. decreased changes in aging
    • •Bladder and perineal muscles weaken
    • •Nephrons decrease
    • •Glomerular filtration rate decreases
    • •Sodium-conserving ability diminishes
    • •Bladder capacity decreases
  12. common urinary diagnostic tests
    • •Radiographic tests
    • •Urine tests
    • •Blood tests
    • •Urodynamic tests
    • •Biopsy
    • •Endoscopic exam
    • (RUB U BE)
  13. urinary retension
    •Person unable to void when an urge
  14. what may urinary retension lead to
    • infection
    • distended bladder
    • incontinence
  15. what may urinary retension be caused by
    stress, obstruction,stones, tumor, infection, medications, or trauma
  16. symptoms of urinary retension
    • Frequency
    • voiding small amounts
    • distended bladder
  17. Tx for urinary retension
    • Urinary analgesics
    • antispasmodics
    • catheterization
    • urgery
  18. Involuntary loss of urine from bladder
    urinary incontinence
  19. types of urinary incontinence
    • –Stress
    • •Leakage of urine on straining

    • –Urge
    • •Sudden need to urinate

    • –Overflow
    • •Full bladder leads to leakage

    • –Total
    • •No control of voiding

    • –Nocturnal enuresis
    • •Nighttime incontinence
  20. goal of treatment for urinary incontinence
    Keep perineum clean, dry, and intact
  21. potential treatment for urinary incontinence
    • –Medications
    • –Pelvic floor exercises
    • –Bladder retraining
    • –Catheter insertion
    • –Surgery
  22. •Inflammation of urinary bladder
    •Caused by escherichia coli, candida albicans, coitus, prostatitis, and diabetes
  23. treatment and testing for cystitis
    • –Culture/sensitivity testing,
    • antimicrobial medication, and urinary tract analgesic
  24. cystitis diet treatment
    • •Increase fluid intake, acidic foods, and monitor
    • intake and output
  25. •Bacterial infection of renal pelvis,
    tubules, and interstitial tissue of one or both kidneys
    -also known as nephropyelitis
  26. treatment for pyelonephritis
    • –Urine culture/sensitivity testing,
    • antimicrobials, antipyretics, analgesics, increase fluids, intake and output,
    • and daily weight
  27. •Glomerulus within nephron unit becomes
    •May be bacterial or viral
    acute glomerulonephritis
  28. treatment for acute glomerulonephritis is to:
    • prevent renal complications,
    • cardiac complications, and complications to cerebral functioning
  29. treatment for acute glomerulonephritis
    • –Drug therapy, fluid restriction,
    • monitor labs, I&O, bed rest, and VS
  30. •Slowly progressive, destructive process
    affecting glomeruli

    •Causes loss of kidney function
    chronic glomulonephritis
  31. treatmenr for chronic glomerulonephritis is to:
    • •prevent further renal damage and cardiac
    • or cerebral complications
  32. treatment for chronic glomerulonephritis
    • –Medications, protein and fluid
    • restriction, bed rest, intake and output, VS, and monitor labs, daily weight,
    • and lung sounds
  33. Calculus, or stone, formed in urinary
    urinary calculi
  34. what is the treatment for very small calculi
    • Very small calculi may be flushed out by
    • peristalsis and fluids
  35. when calculi is excreted what should be done
    • strain urine
    • collect stones
    • send to lab for composition
  36. what is the treament for urinary calculi
    Lithotripsy, surgery, analgesics, medications, and dietary changes
  37. •May be cancerous or benign papillomas
    •Surgery may remove tumor, part of
    bladder, or entire bladder

    –Makes urinary diversion necessary

    •Other treatment:
    –Chemotherapy, analgesics, and
    sometimes low-residue diet
    urinary bladder tumors
  38. •Cancer in kidneys

    •Radical nephrectomy may be performed if
    other kidney healthy and disease localized
    renal tumors
  39. •Multiple grape-like clusters of
    fluid-filled cysts develop in and greatly enlarge both kidneys

    •Treat to preserve kidney function,
    prevent infections, and relieve pain
    polycystic tumor
  40. Tx for polycystic tumors
    •Control hypertension

    • •Eventually, may need dialysis or renal
    • transplantation
  41. •Any acute or chronic loss of kidney
    function when some kidney function remains
    renal failure
  42. Total, or nearly total, permanent kidney failure
  43. acute real failure with

    –Disrupted urine flow
  44. ARF w/

    –Disrupted blood flow to kidney
  45. ARF w/

    –Renal tissue damage

    -can be reversed if detected early
  46. Tx for ARF
    • –Medication, dietary changes, fluid
    • restrictions, and dialysis (peritoneal or hemodialysis)
  47. •Slow, progressive condition

    •Kidney’s ability to function ultimately

    •Not reversible

    •Multisystem disease process
  48. •Mechanical means of removing waste from
  49. –Machine with artificial membrane used to filter blood
  50. –Uses peritoneal lining of abdominal cavity as membrane through which diffusion and osmosis occur
    peritonial dialysis
  51. •Client must be tissue- and blood-typed to
    determine compatible donor

    •immunosuppressive drug therapy is used to decrease chance of organ rejection

    •Greatest complication:
    kidney transplantation
  52. what are some signs of kidney disease
    • burning or difficult urination
    • nocturia
    • passage of blood in urine
    • puffiness or sweeling around eyes hands and feet
    • pain in small of the back below the ribs
    • high BP
  53. what does the kidneys manufacture
  54. what is the usual capacity of bladder
    500 ml
  55. where are the kidneys located
    in the retroperitonial space (behind the peritonium behond the peritonial cavity)
  56. what do the kidneys assist with:
    • acid-base balance
    • secrete renin
    • produce erythropoetin, responsible for erythropoesis
  57. production of red blood cells produced by bone marrow
  58. microscopic units responsible for urine formation
  59. incomplete emptying of the bladder in men can be a result of
    an enlarged prostate gland
  60. two types of UTI's
    • Cystitis (affects bladder)
    • pyelonephritis (affects kidneys)
  61. bacteria count greater than ____ confirms urinary bacterial infection
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The Final Fishing Day

Of our trip to Belize; Pretty good.  Several Bonefish on the fly, a small Permit on a fly, and a giant Permit on a crab:

No love from the Tarpon today, we only saw a couple of them in the wild, and no decent opportunities for a cast. There were however, no lack of big Tarpon at the feeding dock on Caye Caulker:

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A Little More Elbow Room at Red Sox Games

In case you forgot, here's what the ballpark looks like without the tarps.^

It took a season and all but 10 games, but the Salem Red Sox finally listened to their fans and plan to remove the tarps that cover two end sections in right field in the general admission area.

That represents a 600-seat increase for the park, but far more important than that, it gives those of us who don’t like being crowded an option to get away from loud kids and louder adults. Baseball is for peace, not for bellowing.

GM Todd Stephenson says, “When the tarps were installed last season, our goal was to create a more intimate setting at the ballpark and bring fans closer to the action. We received positive feedback, but since the tarps were installed, we have heard from an increasing number of fans that like the flexibility to watch our games from different vantage points and enjoy the comforts of a little extra space at the ballpark."

The tarps were installed prior to the 2009 season in an effort to bring fans closer to the action on the field, as well as to display the club’s new logo and its new affiliation with the Boston Red Sox. The tarps in left field, which are visible as fans enter the Taliaferro Sports Complex, will remain in place for the rest of the 2010 season.

With the removal of tarps on two of the four general admission sections, Lewis-Gale Field’s fixed seating capacity will increase to 5,503. The final 10 games of the season begin Tuesday. The Red Sox are tied for second place with Kinston and hold a half game lead on Myrtle Beach with 13 remaining games.

The team that finishes with the best record will join first-half division winner Winston-Salem in the 2010 Carolina League Playoffs.

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La Maison Chantecler – Brussels, a family house for a night or a week

I don’t know if you will feel the same but as I’m concerned, when I look at those photos of the Maison Chantecler, it immediately brings a sense of peace and serenity.

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It’s clearly a family house where friends welcome you and make you feel at home. The smiley faces of Françoise and Alain on the first page of their website does confirm that impression and right away, you think “yes, it’ll be fab”.

Fifteen minutes from the city center and the European institutions, the Maison Chantecler is a splendid Anglo-Norman style house.  You can stay there on a bed and breakfast basis but also rent either the whole house or a small cottage.

They have thought of everything to keep you entertained: a bright library, a billiard room, a 15 meters pool and steam shower in the pool room and, on request, massage, manicure and pedicure at home. There are also outdoor games (ping-pong, croquet, petanque).

  • 2 bedrooms in the house, 2 bedrooms in the cottage next door
  • rooms from 160 Euros a night (breakfast on top at 13 Euros)
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  • 4 bedrooms (2 in the house and 2 in a separate building)
  • Tea and coffee sets in the rooms
  • Wifi
  • Private parking
  • Swimming pool and hammam
  • Electronic sensor, long chairs, pool towels provided, juice bar (on request)
  • Ping pong, petanque
  • Possibility of adding a cot
  • Babbysitting service (on request)

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Swimming For New Horizons With Stephanie Czajkowski

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Stephanie Czajkowski was born in Wisconsin to a family with a hard to pronounce last name (Check-house-key just FYI) , Stephanie realized she wanted to be an actor the moment she saw her first episode of The Brady Bunch, and insisted her mom write the TV station to ask how that might be possible. That lead Stephanie to pursue a career in the Arts. After high school, she attended NYU where she received her BA in acting and ran the Student Council, before heading for Los Angeles. Supporting herself working as a fitness instructor and a bartender, her "big break" came with the role of Paramedic #1 on TLC's I Didn't Know I was Pregnant, where she cut a fake umbilical cord on a very life-like plastic baby. This was soon followed by parts on Criminal Minds, NCIS Los Angeles, How to Get Away with Murder, Gray's Anatomy, Shameless, The Exes and Bones.
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How to make a sizzler at home: easy tips and recipes

When it comes to Indochinese, there is no shortage of dishes that we have experienced. Whether it’s the crispy chili potato, all types of Manchuria, different flavors of chowmein, or the succulent chili chicken pieces, we’ve all come to love these dishes. The popularity of Indochinese cuisine is such that you can find these dishes in every nook and cranny of the country and can even prepare them at home. But one of the things we’re still struggling to make is a delicious hot plate of Chinese Sizzlers!

Chinese sizzlers are one of those things that can be found most often in restaurants, cafes, or food courts. The delicious and sizzling plate comes in a variety that always makes us salivate. However, since eating out is not recommended, we might miss the taste of this sizzling platter. But do not worry ! Today we’re bringing you a recipe from which you will not only get that restaurant-style smoky flavor, but also that fantastic sizzle that makes you want to treat yourself.

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While most sizzlers are served on hotplates, these may not be available from us. So, a great alternative to this can be a cast iron griddle or a Tawa or a non-stick pan. Now let’s see how we can make delicious sizzlers at home.

Here’s how to make a vegetarian sizzler

Since the sizzler contains two to three different dishes, you can choose which dish you want to prepare. But if you want a well-balanced flavor, make Hakka noodles with light spices first. With it, make a spicy scehzwan sauce with Manchurian flavors or chili paneer. Now, for a bit of crunch, fry some spring rolls and top them with fried noodles and hot sauce.

Easily enjoy a healthy vegetarian meal at home

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To prepare this, first heat the cast iron griddle or a Tawa or a non-stick pan, now add three cabbage leaves on the bottom. Now put the noodles, the spicy sauce and the spring rolls. Finally, decorate with a few spring onions and enjoy hot!

Here’s how to make a non-vegetarian sizzler

To whip up the non-vegetarian flavors, start by making delicious chili garlic noodles with chunks of chicken. Make sure the two flavors blend together. Then cook a spicy sauce with soy sauce, vinegar, chili sauces and spices – add mixed vegetables like broccoli, onion, carrots, mushrooms, fried paneer and others of your choice. To balance the spices, make chicken momos and enjoy!

Whip up steaming hot chicken coated in thick soy sauce, add noodles, and enjoy this sizzling, vegetable-free platter.

To prepare this, heat the cast iron griddle or a Tawa or a non-stick pan, now add three cabbage leaves on the bottom and place all the things you have prepared in the leaves. Garnish with new onion and serve hot.

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7 Helpful Ideas to Break Out of a Creative Rut

Creative ruts are something we all go through at one time or another, and they can be frustrating if you are a hobbyist and downright dangerous if you are a professional whose income relies upon your ability to come up with interesting and effective ideas and content. So, what can you do when the creative juices stop flowing? This excellent video tutorial will give you seven ideas to help you get back on track.

Is the DJI Phantom 5 Finally on Its Way? Or Is It the Osmo Mobile 5 Next?

It has been over three years since any update to DJI's Phantom series, and given how quickly the line used to see updates and how the Mavic models have progressed, it would not be unreasonable to assume the Phantom series has been put out to pasture. That might not be the case, however, as DJI's latest event invite seems to point at a new model.

Essential Skills Every Photographer Needs

No doubt, it is a lot of fun to nerd out over cameras and lenses, but becoming a successful photographer takes a variety of essential skills that have nothing to do with the latest and greatest equipment. This excellent video discusses three of those important skills and how they will make you a better photographer.

What Should You Do When You Find Your Photos Have Been Stolen?

It is one of the most upsetting things that can happen to a photographer, and it is frustratingly common: you discover your images have been stolen and used without permission. What can you do in this situation? What can you do the prevent it in the future? This excellent video essay features a seasoned photographer discussing the issue and offering a lot of helpful advice.

How to Break the Photography Rules

There are a lot of "rules" in photography, meant to codify what makes a good image and how to create one yourself. But for every rule there is out there, there are 100 notable exceptions to it. So, how do you break the rules in a way that produces compelling photos? This excellent video discusses three different ways to go about it.

Fstoppers Photographer of the Month (August 2021): Kim Silver

The Fstoppers community is brimming with creative vision and talent. Every day, we comb through your work, looking for images to feature as the Photo of the Day or simply to admire your creativity and technical prowess. In 2021, we're featuring a new photographer every month, whose portfolio represents both stellar photographic achievement and a high level of involvement within the Fstoppers community.

A Common Editing Mistake Landscape Photographers Make

The vast majority of landscape photos are only half done once the shutter has been pressed; a lot of the image is created in the edit, both from a technical standpoint and in adding your personal style. As such, it is important to be aware of where things can go wrong, and this excellent video tutorial details one of the most common mistakes and what you can do to avoid it.

The Unique Lens That Had Autofocus Over 40 Years Ago

Canon introduced the EF mount in 1987, and it brought with it a number of innovations while ushering in the autofocus era for the company. Before that, though, was the FD mount, and while it had almost exclusively manual focus lenses, one special lens, the FD 35-70mm f/4 AF, actually had a very strange and unique autofocus system, and this neat video shows what it was like to shoot with.

Is TSA PreCheck a Must-Have for Creatives Traveling With Gear?

No one enjoys the hassle of going through airport security, but for photographers and filmmakers, it can be especially frustrating and tedious to deal with having all of our gear unpacked, inspected, and repacked, and it can be a serious delay. TSA PreCheck has the potential to alleviate a lot of that, though. Is it worth the $85 fee for five years? This great video essay discusses the topic.

A Common Mistake That Sinks Landscape Photographers

One of the frustrating parts about landscape photography is that unlike most other genres, you do not have any control over the light. Getting surprised by the light often leads to landscape photographers making a mistake that deprives them of worthwhile images, and this excellent video discusses why and how to avoid it.

5 Helpful Tips for Astrophotography

Astrophotography is a tremendously challenging genre that requires some specialized techniques and knowledge, but when you nail a shot, the results can be jaw-dropping. If you are looking to improve your astro images, this excellent video tutorial will show you five great tips that will help you take better photos of the night sky.

Making a Career out of Landscape Photography

Landscape photography is a popular genre, but the vast majority of those who enjoy it do it as a hobby and not a profession. So, how do those who do it professionally make a career out of it? This insightful video features a professional landscape photographer discussing his long-term approach to his career and some things to be aware of along the way.

Why the Golden Spiral Is Overrated

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5 Helpful Sports Photography Tips to Improve Your Images

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How Good Is Canon's $12,000 RF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM Lens?

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How to Quickly and Easily Blend Multiple Times of Day in Photoshop

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How Good Is Canon's Strange RF 600mm f/11 IS STM Lens?

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Can the Fujifilm GFX 100S Handle the Demands of Wedding Photographers?

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Kings of Leon lead singer *tried* to copy the Titans' beer chug at Predators game

Before Game 3 of the Western Conference finals, Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota and his offensive line pumped up Predators fans. It led to a spectacular beer chug from the Titans offensive line.

On Thursday, Kings of Leon replaced the Titans as the fans of honor for Game 4. And, as we saw with the Titans, there was a beer chug. The execution could use some work, though.

That was lead signer Caleb Followill who tried to chug his Coors Light tallboy only to have it pour all over his face and shirt.

Through the excitement of the pregame atmosphere, Followill seemed to be shaking the beer can quite a bit. Then, when it came time to chug, he squeezed the beer can. If you’re going to crush a full can of beer like that, it’s obviously going to be more of a “pouring beer all over your face and shirt” than an actual beer chug.

There’s nothing wrong with that if you don’t mind beer all over your shirt, but it’s just not an effective chugging strategy. Madison Bumgarner “chugs” beer like that too. He should be a Predators fan.

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“The Duke” has no problem taking physical action to make a point, from intimidating a terrified young man in the telegraph office (Eliza accuses him of scaring the lad “half to death”) to cheerfully throwing her in jail a half dozen times, to “prove a point,” to “keep her safe,” and “just for good measure.” The Duke’s idea of a plan is “how about I run in there and punch him in the face?” His superior at Scotland Yard tells him he “really ought to take me less literally,” that what he wanted when he asked for a full report was not a list of percentages, but a generalized assessment. (This annoys the Duke, because he spent days hunting down facts, figures, and compiling a list, none of which he wanted to do.) His tendency to read things on a surface level also means he often dismisses theories about the crime that seem more unusual than the obvious choice (he will simply arrest whomever looks the most guilty, most often without considering if they have been framed or not) and is oblivious to being manipulated by a bad cop, who has been planting false evidence to incriminate other people in Scotland Yard. Duke believes what he sees—so he assumes this person is innocent until he finds evidence to the contrary in his room. And even then, he was not searching for it. He often is wholly rational in what he tells Eliza, from assessing the potential danger she is in and forcing her to stay inside her home under guard, to reminding her that she cannot just pretend to be his wife / mistress and mislead people (he has his reputation to think of, after all, within the department), but not great with people’s emotions. He won’t apologize for getting things wrong, he can be quarrelsome and explosive under stress, blaming Eliza for getting him into messes, and then attempting to reconcile with her a moment later (unless she truly irritates him), and focusing more on how people perceive him (as competent) than on being appropriate.

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On the web, there appeared a video of the Doogee Mix 4 frameless slider without the iPhone X "visor"

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On the web, there appeared a video of the Doogee Mix 4 frameless slider without the iPhone X "visor"

Since 2016, smartphone manufacturers have hated the framework. They struggle with them as they can and go on tricks. Xiaomi moved the camera and sensors to the bottom of the front panel, and Apple set the trend for a "visor" at the top of the display with the output of the iPhone X. Smartphone manufacturers ran to copy the design in a flash, but Doogee has its way.

What is known

At the end of 2017, the company introduced the frameless slider Doogee Slide Screen, which pulled, at most, on a cool concept. Now in the network there was a video with a demonstration of the prototype Doogee Mix 4 with a similar format. This is only a layout, but it is already possible to evaluate the convenience of the design.

What is inside

Doogee Mix 4 received 5.99-inch display, which occupies 97% of the front panel of the smartphone. The first thing that catches your eye is the lack of sensors, front camera and fingerprint scanner, which is not on the "back" of the device. Presumably, inside the smartphone will puff Qualcomm Snapdragon processor.

Judging by the marking of the fingerprint on the device's display, we conclude that the scanner will be placed under the display. But the camera and sensors hid behind the sliding part of the slider. This design has opened an additional space for the screen, without resorting to the help of a "visor". The main disadvantage of this design is that the speaker, as well as distance and lighting sensors, are hidden in the smartphone's casing along with the camera.

When to expect

The author of the video, which demonstrates Doogee Mix 4, suggested that the smartphone will be released in winter 2018. At the same time, the appearance of Mix 3 should be expected this summer. Such conclusions of the author were prompted by the schedules of the first two models, which were announced in June and December 2017. The estimated price of the smartphone is $ 300.


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World of Tanks "bullish": Wargaming launches "Moon Hunt" for premium tank 122 TM

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World of Tanks "bullish": Wargaming launches "Moon Hunt" for premium tank 122 TM

Wargaming has decided to celebrate the Eastern New Year, and has launched a "Moon Hunt" in which players will hunt for a powerful tank.

What is known

The target of players in the "Moon Hunt" is a medium premium tank VIII level 122 TM. Wargaming has absentmindedly nicknamed the machine "bull" for its power and armor. The 122 TM has an armor penetration of 233 mm for a base sub-caliber projectile. The average damage is 400.

At the same time, the tank is designed for long-range and leisurely firefights. For two reasons. First, in terms of speed it is closer to heavy tanks, and the reload time is 17.5 seconds. Second, the accuracy rate of 122 TM is in 0.33, so at long range the "bull" commander will have an advantage.

To get the 122 TM, you will have to go to the "Moon Hunt", which consists of two chapters, but you can unlock the car during the first one. When the hunt begins, players will unlock ten stages with challenges for diligence or skill. After completing each test, "tanker" gets a 10% discount on the purchase of 122 TM in the store. If you close all the tasks, then the tank can be obtained for free. In addition, together with the machine are given and 2D-style "Moon Bull" (can be applied to any tank).

Getting the tank 122 TM, the player will get access to the tasks of the second main, in which you can knock out already 3D-styles for "bull". In addition it will be possible to obtain personal reserves and universal training aids.

Trial will take place from February 12 to 22. Players have ten days to complete the ten stages.

World of Tanks Blitz also won't be left behind. From February 10 to 19 in the game will be the event "Moon source", which consists of nine stages. For daily victories tankers will receive boosters for gold, days premium account, certificates for camouflage, credits, as well as collectible items Lunar New Year. In addition, players will be able to get camouflage never before seen in World of Tanks Blitz - "Unpredictable".

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A modder who calls himself “Bacteria” and by the look of things is a Sega Fan has put together a one of a kind portable Dreamcast. The modded portable console has a Sony PSone 5″ LCD screen for display, N64 superpad joystick instead of a Dreamcast controller joystick, and parts from a PAL Dreamcast, it even has a built in Visual Memory Unit. The portable device which unintentionally happens to look like a lunch box, gives close to 2 and a half hours of gameplay for every full charge.
The whole portable system took 4 months to build, and although it won’t fit in your pocket it looks pretty neat and plays Unreal Tournament and Quake III very well. Oh and if you’re interested in buying one, it is not for sale unless you are generous enough to make an offer above £5000 i.e $8100(yeah sure).
This does bring back fond memories of Jet Grind Radio, Power Stone, Skies of Arcadia, Grandia II, Marvel vs Capcom 2 and Shenmue which were a bunch of awesome games that came out on the system back in the days. Check out the presentation and worklog videos below. You can also visit his official blog for more info.


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Revealed in Japanese MAG Famitsu, Desperate Escape, due early march next year, lets player take control of Jill Valentine and Josh Stone, who by the look of things are on some sort of support mission. Josh has also been confirmed as a new character added to the Mercenaries Reunion mode.
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Culture #4 The Tangled Web of Modern America

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You have heard the statement, “Oh, what tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive.” According to a New York Times article, June 7, 1996, “What a tangled web we weave; we all practice to deceive.” The article continues by stating that, “…90% confess that they regularly don’t tell the truth. 20% admit they can’t get through a day without conscious, premeditated white lies.”

It suggests that American society has moved from the age when “a man’s word was his bond” to one in which “…people are more accepting than ever before of exaggerations, falsifications, fabrications, misstatements, misrepresentations, gloss-overs, quibbles, concoctions, equivocations, shuffles, prevarications, trims and truth colored and varnished.” (Quoted in Laura Schlessinger and Stewart Vogel’s book, The Ten Commandments: The Significance of God’s Law in Everyday Life)

  • Behaviors usually reflect what words express.
  • Both behaviors and words are demonstrations of one’s values and what is important to an individual.
  • So, friendships, fidelity in marriages, and cohesion in families, honorable business relationships, honor in communities and governments all suffer in a society in which one’s word and one’s behavior do not arise from a sense of fidelity, trustworthiness, and loyalty.

As the Psalmist states, “Help, Lord, for the faithful are no more; the faithful have vanished from among men. Everyone lies to his neighbor; their flattering lips speak with deception” (Psalm 12:1-2).

“Fidelity” is what the Pharisees in Jesus’ day lacked (Matthew 23:23), what the Holy Spirit develops in Christians as “fruit” (Galatians 5:22), and what mature Christians become (Titus 2:10-14).

Taking all the concepts involved from Webster’s Dictionary and the thesaurus Family Word Finder, we have a working definition of “fidelity”: “devotion, loyalty, faithfulness, adherence, constancy, true-heartedness, trustworthiness, integrity, honesty, truthfulness, probity, honor, allegiance, sincerity, good faith, earnestness.”

In the New Testament the word pistis or pistos is used most often to express “faith”, “trustworthiness,” “reliable”, “faithful.” As Thayer says concerning pistos: “Fidelity, the character of one who can be trusted, relied on.”

Honor doesn’t exist where one’s character is not reliable or faithful with integrity. Promises and oaths are worthless if their words are less than reliable.

Contracts, secret confidences, entrusted duties, and obedience to the rule of law in society fail if the individuals involved are not “faithful,” “trustworthy.”

Marriages and family relations, dealings with neighbors, working with employers, and signing documents of importance suffer defeat without “fidelity.”

To make the case for “fidelity,” the Word of God emphasizes a foundation put down by God and the things of God which are “faithful”: God Himself (I Cor. 1:9); Jesus Christ, the Son (Revelation 1:5;3:14); the words of the Scripture (I Tim. 2:11); servants of God (II Tim. 2:2); one who would be saved (Heb. 11:5; John 8:24).

These are but a few of the many scriptures in the New Testament, not even considering the Old Testament, to show that in God’s world, FIDELITY COUNTS!

  • Can you imagine if you could not depend on God keeping His promises to you?
  • Or if Jesus was not faithful to the will of the Father in dying on the cross?
  • Or the Holy Spirit not revealing the truth of God in the Word as instructed to do?
  • Or the chosen apostles not being true to the Word of God revealed to them in their teaching, preaching, and writing it for us?
  • Or early Christians not living as faithful examples for us to follow as they followed Jesus?

Where would we be without the faithful God who provides constancy and reliability: (James 1:17) “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.”

We must live in God’s world of trustworthiness and faithfulness in order to please Him. It is also the best way to live because it avoids “tangled webs” of deceit and provides for wholesome relationships with God and others.

  • Throughout the Bible the point is made that our relationships of faithfulness toward others is directly dependent on our faithfulness to our Creator (Romans 1:16-ff; Deuteronomy 6:1ff; Matthew 22:34-40).
  • Our business relationships are to be faithful based our faithfulness to God (Ephesians 4:28f).
  • Our domestic relationships are to be faithful based directly on our faithfulness to God (Ephesians 5-6; Colossians 3:1-4:6).

Let’s get to work on the fidelity of marriage relations with these thoughts in mind, for it is in this area that our culture seeks to defeat us through Satan’s influences. But fidelity counts with God!

Fidelity Counts in Marriage!

“Will you have this woman to your wedded wife, to live together after God’s ordinance in the holy estate of matrimony? Will you love her, comfort her, honor, and keep her in sickness and in health; and, forsaking all others, keep yourself only unto her, so long as you both shall live?”

“Will you have this man to your wedded husband, to live together after God’s ordinance in the holy estate of matrimony? Will you love him, comfort him, honor, and keep him in sickness, and in health; and, forsaking all others, keep yourself only to him, so long as you both shall live?”

“Will you join your right hands as a pledge of your fidelity to each other?”

Sound familiar? “Just words” or “vows” before God with the seriousness of fidelity enjoined on each party in marriage? When God made the union of man and woman he designed the relationship as a “cleaving” unto each other (Genesis 2:24-25). They were “joined” and no man was to “sever” their bond (Matthew 19:4-6). They were joined as long as they lived (Romans 7:1-3).

Infidelity pollutes what is a sacred joining and breaks a covenant God recognizes as binding.

This is the kind of material not often portrayed in the entertainment media. Michael Medved, highly regarded media critic, in his book Hollywood vs. America, writes:

“Another key element in the entertainment industry’s attack on the family involves its relentlessly negative portrayal of marital relationships. In Hollywood’s view of the world, marriage is an institution that is outmoded, oppressive, and frequently dangerous” (page 122).

The glamorization of adultery and infidelity in marriage has made what God considers “honorable” (Hebrews 13:1-4) into a staid and boring matter.

An article by Katie Roiphe in New York Times Magazine, October 12, 1997, referenced in The Ten Commandments: The Significance of God’s Law in Everyday Life, stated,”…we’ve grown much more tolerant of adultery, at least when it comes to women. Women’s magazines practically recommend it to their readers as a fun and healthy activity, like buying a new lipstick, or vacationing in the Caribbean. In Elle we read that ‘an affair can be a sexual recharging, an escape from a worn-out relationship, a way into something better.’

Harper’s Bazaar breathlessly tells us about women whose ‘marriages are improved by their affairs. Because they get their fill of rapture elsewhere, these wives are not apt to complain or nag or find fault with their husband.’ If a woman has an adulterous affair, she is, according to Harper’s Bazaar, ‘asserting her femininity.”

In addition to the culture’s glamorizing adultery, it has also made lying about it no big deal. Think back on our country’s recent heartache when a President was impeached. Some said, “Adultery is a private matter. . . He only lied about it to protect himself as all men do when they have affairs…It’s nobody’s business but his and hers…It isn’t adultery or sexual sinning if complete intercourse is not engaged in…It isn’t perjury to lie about a personal affair under oath…It’s only about sex.”

Lying comes out of the same attitude of infidelity that adultery does.

When God instructed Israel about their spiritual and ethical conduct, He said, “You shall not commit adultery…” and also, “You shall not bear false witness…” and also, “You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife…” (Exodus 20:1-17). Their fidelity to Him (vv. 1-3) would be the springboard for fidelity to neighbor.

When a marital partner commits adultery, sexual infidelity, and lies about it, one sin has been committed—infidelity toward God (Romans 1:17-ff)—with two sins against neighbor, adultery and lying. To “have sex” with someone outside of marriage, whether married or not, is sinful. All the parsing of words do not matter.

When one reads Genesis 1:18; 2:18-25; Hebrews 13:4; Ephesians 5:22-33; I Corinthians 7:1ff one cannot help but be impressed with the fact that the following needs are supplied in marriage:

1. Companionship

2. Mutual fulfillment of needs

3. Love expressed in a trusting, committed relation

4. Fulfillment of sexual needs in the way God approved

5. Forming a basis for family and society to live orderly before God

The Bible says that when Satan tempts us to sin, he does so using our own lusts, or desires (James 1).

We become vulnerable when our desire exceeds that which is lawful before God to do and, just as Cain in his rage of jealousy, “sin lies at the door”(Genesis 4:7).

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Chronological tables of the events of Jesus

08 Jan

The two debtors [Capernaum] Lu 7:40-43.
The strong man armed Galilee Mt 12:29; Mr 3:27; Lu 11:21, 22.
The unclean spirit Galilee Mt 12:43-45; Lu 11:24-26.
The sower Seashore of Galilee Mt 13:3-9, 18-23; Mr 4:3-9, 14-20; Lu 8:5-8, 11-15.
The tares and wheat Seashore of Galilee Mt 13:24-30, 36-43.
The mustard seed Seashore of Galilee Mt 13:31, 32; Mr 4:30-32; Lu 13:18, 19.
The seed growing secretly Seashore of Galilee Mr 4:26-29.
The leaven Seashore of Galilee Mt 13:33; Lu 13:20, 21.
The hid treasure Seashore of Galilee Mt 13:44.
The pearl of great price Seashore of Galilee Mt 13:45, 46.
The draw net Seashore of Galilee Mt 13:47-50.
The unmerciful servant Capernaum Mt 18:21-35.
The good Samaritan Near Jerusalem Lu 10:29-37.
The friend at midnight Near Jerusalem Lu 11:5-8.
The rich fool Galilee Lu 12:16-21.
The barren fig tree Galilee Lu 13:6-9.
The great supper Perea Lu 14:15-24.
The lost sheep Perea Mt 18:12-14; Lu 15:3-7.
The lost piece of money Perea Lu 15:8-10.
The prodigal son Perea Lu 15:11-32.
The good shepherd Jerusalem Joh 10:1-18.
The unjust steward Perea Lu 16:1-8.
The rich man and Lazarus Perea Lu 16:19-31.
The profitable servants Perea Lu 17:7-10.
The importunate widow Perea Lu 18:1-8.
The Pharisees and publicans Perea Lu 18:9-14.
The laborers in the vineyard Perea Mt 20:1-16.
The pounds Jericho Lu 19:11-27.
The two sons Jerusalem Mt 21:28-32.
The wicked husbandmen Jerusalem Mt 21:33-44; Mr 12:1-12; Lu 20:9-18.
The marriage of the king’s son Jerusalem Mt 22:1-14.
The ten virgins Mount of Olives Mt 25:1-13.
The talents Mount of Olives Mt 25:14-30.

On the order of some of our Lord’s Miracles and Parables,
the data being scanty, considerable difference obtains.

Water made wine Cana Joh 2:1-11.
Traders cast out of the temple Jerusalem Joh 2:13-17.
Nobleman’s son healed Cana Joh 4:46-54.
First miraculous draught of fishes Sea of Galilee Lu 5:1-11.
Leper healed Capernaum Mt 8:2-4; Mark 1:40-45; Lu 5:12-15.
Centurion’s servant healed Capernaum Mt 8:5-13; Lu 7:1-10.
Widow’s son raised to life Nain Lu 7:11-17.
Demoniac healed Capernaum Mr 1:21-28; Lu 4:31-37.
Peter’s mother-in-law healed Capernaum Mt 8:14, 15; Mr 1:29-31; Lu 4:38, 39.
Paralytic healed Capernaum Mt 9:2-8; Mr 2:1-12; Lu 5:17-26.
Impotent man healed Jerusalem Joh 5:1-16.
Man with withered hand healed Galilee Mt 12:10-14; Mr 3:1-6; Lu 6:6-11.
Blind and dumb demoniac healed Galilee Mt 12:22-24; Lu 11:14.
Tempest stilled Sea of Galilee Mt 8:23-27; Mr 4:35-41; Lu 8:22-25.
Demoniacs dispossessed Gadara Mt 8:28-34; Mr 5:1-20.
Jairus’ daughter raised to life Capernaum Mt 9:18-26; Mr 5:22-24; Lu 8:41-56.
Issue of blood healed Near Capernaum Mt 9:18-26; Mr 5:22-24; Lu 8:41-56.
Two blind men restored to sight Capernaum Mt 9:27-31.
Dumb demoniac healed Capernaum Mt 9:32-34.
Five thousand miraculously fed Decapolis Mt 14:13-21; Mr 6:31-44; Lu 9:10-17; Joh 6:5-14.
Jesus walks on the sea Sea of Galilee Mt 14:22-33; Mr 6:45-52; Joh 6:15-21.
Syrophœnician’s daughter healed Coasts of Tyre and Sidon Mt 15:21-28; Mr 7:24-30.
Deaf and dumb man healed Decapolis Mr 7:31-37.
Four thousand fed Decapolis Mt 15:32-39; Mr 8:1-9.
Blind man restored to sight Bethsaida Mr 8:22-26.
Demoniac and lunatic boy healed Near Cæsarea Philippi Mt 17:14-21; Mr 9:14-29; Lu 9:37-43.
Miraculous provision of tribute Capernaum Mt 17:24-27.
The eyes of one born blind opened Jerusalem Joh 9:1-41.
Woman, of eighteen years’ infirmity, cured [Perea.] Lu 13:10-17.
Dropsical man healed [Perea.] Lu 14:1-6.
Ten lepers cleansed Borders of Samaria Lu 17:11-19.
Lazarus raised to life Bethany Joh 11:1-46.
Two blind beggars restored to sight Jericho Mt 20:29-34; Mr 10:46-52; Lu 18:35-43.
Barren fig tree blighted Bethany Mt 21:12, 13, 18, 19; Mr 11:12-24.
Buyers and sellers again cast out Jerusalem Lu 19:45, 46.
Malchus’ ear healed Gethsemane Mt 26:51-54; Mr 14:47-49; Lu 22:50, 51; Joh 18:10,11.
Second draught of fishes Sea of Galilee Joh 21:1-14.

      Certainty in these dates is not to be had, the notes of time in the Acts being few and vague. It is only by connecting those events of secular history which it records, and the dates of which are otherwise tolerably known to us–such as the famine under Claudius Cæsar (Ac 11:28), the expulsion of the Jews from Rome by the same emperor (Ac 18:2), and the entrance of Porcius Festus upon his procuratorship (Ac 24:27), with the intervals specified between some occurrences in the apostle’s life and others (such as Ac 20:31; 24:27; 28:30; and Ga 1:1-2:21) –that we can thread our way through the difficulties that surround the chronology of the apostle’s life, and approximate to certainty.

Immense research has been brought to bear upon the subject, but, as might be expected, the learned are greatly divided. Every year has been fixed upon as the probable date of the apostle’s conversion from A.D. 31 [BENGEL] to A.D. 42 [EUSEBIUS]. But the weight of authority is in favor of dates ranging between 35 and 40, a difference of not more than five years; and the largest number of authorities is in favor of the year 37 or 38. Taking the former of these, to which opinion largely inclines, the following Table will be useful to the student of apostolic history:

A.D. 40 First Visit to Jerusalem Ac 9:26; Ga 1:18.
A.D. 42-44 First Residence at Antioch Ac 11:25-30.
A.D. 44 Second Visit to Jerusalem Ac 11:30; 12:25.
A.D. 45-47 FIRST MISSIONARY JOURNEY Ac 13:2; 14:26.
A.D. 47-51 Second Residence at Antioch Ac 14:28.
  Third Visit to Jerusalem Ac 15:2-30; Ga 2:1-10.
(on which see Notes)
A.D. 51,53, or 54 SECOND MISSIONARY JOURNEY Ac 15:36, 40; 18:22.
A.D. 53 or 54 Fourth Visit to Jerusalem Ac 18:21, 22.
  Third Residence at Antioch Ac 18:22, 23.
A.D. 54-58 THIRD MISSIONARY JOURNEY Ac 18:23; 21:15.
A.D. 58 Fifth Visit to Jerusalem
Arrest and Imprisonment at Cæsarea
Ac 21:15; 23:35.
A.D. 60 (Autumn)–
A.D. 61 (Spring)
Voyage to and Arrival in Rome Ac 27:1; 28:16.
A.D. 63 Release from Imprisonment
At Crete, Colosse, Macedonia, Corinth, Nicopolis, Dalmatia, Troas
Ac 28:30.
1 & 2 Tim. and Tit.
A.D. 63-65, or 66, or possibly as late as A.D. 66-68 Martyrdom at Rome
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