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Workers’ compensation is a form of insurance that almost all employers are required to carry to compensate their employees for job related injuries. Any injury or illness that is employment related is generally within the meaning of a workers’ compensation injury. There are three important differences between workers’ compensation statutes and general personal injury claims.

Under workers’ compensation statutes the employee does not have to prove that his injury was caused by his employer’s negligence. Instead, all the employee needs to show is that the injury was work related.

The employee’s sole recourse against the employer for work related injuries is a workers’ compensation claim. The worker is not permitted to bring a suit against an employer or co-workers for work related injuries.

The compensation an employee is entitled to is dramatically less than the compensation available in a general personal injury claim. The types of benefits potentially available for an employee’s work related injuries are: medical bills, vocational rehabilitation training, temporary total disability, partial disability and total and permanent disability and death benefits. In addition, depending on the state, the benefits for temporary total and partial disability may have time limits.

  • Medical Bills: The employee is entitled to have all approved medical and hospital bills paid in full by the insurance company so long as they are reasonable, related and necessary.
  • Vocational Rehabilitative Training: If unable to return to the job he or she had before the injury, the employee may qualify for vocational rehabilitative benefits which train the employee for a new line of employment. These benefits can include assistance in job searches and placement, training materials, schooling and related expenses.
  • Temporary Total Disability: Temporary total disability benefits are generally available while the employee is recovering from the work-related injury and can prove that he/she cannot do his regular job. In Massachusetts and New Hampshire the employee receives sixty (60%) percent of the average weekly wage earned. This compensation usually continues until a treating doctor determines that the injury has improved to the point that the employee can return to work, either in a partial capacity or full time.
  • Temporary Partial Disability: If a finding is made that the employee can do some work, then benefits may be paid for partial disability at a rate of sixty (60%) percent of the difference between what the employee is able to earn and the former average weekly wage.
  • Total and Permanent Disability: If the employee is unable to hold any gainful employment because of a work related injury, and the condition is a permanent one, then the employee will be entitled to this compensation. At this point it is appropriate to file for Social Security disability or other long-term disability entitlements.
  • Death Benefits: If the employee is killed or dies as a result of a work related injury, then the qualified surviving dependents (those persons who relied on the deceased employee for their support) will receive death benefits.

Many states, including Massachusetts and New Hampshire, permit an injured worker to sue a third party or outsider who causes or contributes to an on-the-job injury. Thus, a worker may have both a tort claim against the outsider (such as the manufacturer of a machine used on the job) and a compensation claim against his or her employer, subject only to certain adjustments or offsets to prevent “double recovery”.

If you are injured on the job, immediately report your injury to your employer. Your employer should arrange for the treatment of your injury by referring you to a doctor. If your employer has been notified of your injury and fails to make arrangements for you to seek a doctor, then you may choose your own doctor. (Sometimes you are required to treat “within the network”). Your employer will also provide you with a claim form. On this form you will be required to explain the circumstances of your injury including when, where, and how the injury occurred. Fill out the form completely and return it to your employer. Be sure that our employer signs and dates your copy, and that you keep a copy of the claim form. If your claim for workers’ compensation is denied by the employer’s insurance company or it is taking too long to process, then you or we would need to file a formal claim for an administrative adjudication, usually with the agency that handles workers’ compensation claims in your state (in Massachusetts it is the Department of Industrial Accidents; in New Hampshire it is the Department of Labor). To ensure that you receive all of the benefits you are entitled to receive click below.

You have the right to seek assistance from an attorney for work related injuries. An experienced lawyer can help ensure that you receive the full benefits you are entitled to for your injury. For instance, there are certain time limits for filing claims under workers’ compensation statutes. An experienced lawyer can ensure that you do not lose benefits because of these time limitations. Additionally, a lawyer can also help you determine whether any third party (such as a manufacturer of the equipment, which caused the injury) may also be liable by way of a civil lawsuit.

Do you have a claim? Contact us for your free consultation.

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Empire: The Complete Second Season DVD

Season Two of broadcast television's biggest hit picks up three months after the incarceration of Empire Entertainment head LUCIOUS LYON (Terrence Howard). Knowing Lucious won't be held much longer in prison, COOKIE (Taraji P. Henson) and her allies within the Lyon family make a desperate attempt to seize control of the company.

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All 18 episodes from the second series of the Golden Globe-winning drama created by Lee Daniels and Danny Strong. Empire Entertainment is a hip hop entertainment company headed up by former drug dealer turned music mogul Lucious Lyon (Terrence Howard). In this series, with Lucious behind bars, Cookie (Taraji P. Henson) arranges a concert to get people to support her #FreeLucious campaign, Laz (Adam Rodriguez) tries to get Cookie to hire a bodyguard for protection, and the nominations for the American Sound Awards are announced. The episodes are: 'The Devils Are Here', 'Without a Country', 'Fires of Heaven', 'Poor Yorick', 'Be True', 'A High Hope for a Low Heaven', 'True Love Never', 'My Bad Parts', 'Sinned Against', 'Et Tu, Brute?', 'Death Will Have His Day', 'A Rose By Any Other Name', 'The Tameness of a Wolf', 'Time Shall Unfold', 'More Than Kin', 'The Lyon Who Cried Wolf', 'Rise By Sin' and 'Past Is Prologue'.

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Phoenix West II 2408: Orange Beach Alabama Vacation Condo for Rent

Phoenix West II 2408: Orange Beach Alabama Vacation Condo for Rent

Be the first to relax and enjoy your stay in this beautifully appointed, professionally decorated three bedroom, four bath condo.

Vacation Condo in Orange Beach Alabama

Bedrooms: 3 Bedrooms • Sleeps 10
Bed Arrangements: 2 King beds, 2 Queen beds
Bathrooms: 4 Full Bathrooms
Living Space: 2000 sqft.
Beach Access: On the Beach
Air Conditioning: Yes
Pool: Pool (Community)
Hot Tub: Hot Tub (Community), Sauna / Steam Room
Internet: Internet Access
Television: Cable/Dish TV
Washer/Dryer: Yes
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  • Daily Rates from $210 to $750 per night
  • Weekly Rates from $1,250 to $4,087 per week

Availability details can be found on the Phoenix Rentals Vacation Properties - Managing Orange Beach Vacation Properties on the Alabama Gulf Coast since 2008! website.

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Property Description

No expense was sparred when decorating this condo, with a 60'' HD TV in the living room, a 55'' in the master, 44'' in the2nd bedroom and 44'' plat panel wall mounted tv in the 3rd bedroom.

Upon entering you can't help but let out a sigh and let your worries go as you relax in this 2000 sq ft condo. The south gulf facing living room has floor to ceiling windows and breath taking views. A wet-bar and ice-maker will enhance any party. The large balcony has unbelievable views of the waves and beach.

The condo's master bedroom has a king bed, the 2nd bedroom has a king bed, and the 3rd bedroom has 2 queen sized beds. There are beds for 8 but we do allow occupancy up to 10. Each bedroom has its own adjoining full bath with granite counter tops and an extra full bath off the hallway. The master bath has a jacuzzi tub and a stand alone shower. The kitchen has been upgraded to include granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and a coffee maker.

For your convenience we have installed a keyless entry door lock so you and your family/friends do not have to keep up with any keys during your stay!

Enjoy a swim in the large lazy river, while the kids spend hours enjoying the water-slide. The heated indoor pool is perfect for those cooler days. Near the indoor pool you will find four hot tubs!! You have covered parking in the garage. There is a state ofthe art fitness room on the 15th floor with incredible views of the beach and another two hot tubs and saunas on the 14th floor!

Parking: You must purchase your parking passes upon arrival, they are a one time fee of $28 per vehicle. Any 3br unit you rent at Phoenix West II guarantees you can purchase up to two parking passes, the front desk will sell you additional passes based on theoccupancy of the complex during your stay but please do not expect the front desk to sell extra passes during the summer season.

Activities and Special Interests

This property provides access to the following activities and special interests:

» Beach
» Boating
» Family Vacations
» Fishing
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» Golfing
» Group and Reunion
» Honeymoon
» Kayaking
» Resorts
» Sailing
» Scuba Diving
» Surfing
» Wind Surfing

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Hangout Music Festival, Mullet Toss Beach Party, and Shrimp Festival

Golf, Putt-putt, Paddle Boarding, Chartered Fishing and Dolphin Cruises, Nature Trails, Zip Lines and Amusement Parks

Featured Amenities

» Air Conditioning
» Cable/Dish TV
» Dishwasher
» Grill
» Hot Tub (Community)
» Internet Access
» Pool (Community)
» Washer/Dryer

» Children Welcome

Property Features

» Balcony
» Ceiling Fan(s)
» Coffee Maker
» Dishes/Utensils
» Elevator
» Hair Dryer
» Ice Maker
» Iron / Ironing Board
» Microwave
» Oven
» Parking
» Refrigerator
» Sauna / Steam Room
» Stove
» Toaster
» Towels/Linens

» Basketball Court
» DVD Player
» Fitness Room
» Tennis Court

» Beach Chairs
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Amy Poehler via ‘Star Wars’ Figurine: “I Don’t Care About ‘Star Wars!'”

Last night on Seth Meyers, Amy Poehler, Tina Fey and the rest of the cast of Sisters played with Star Wars toys. It’s fighting with fire, to laugh in the face of the Disney corporate overlords responsible for the world’s biggest movie that happened to premiere alongside your smaller, relatively low-budget, raunch-com. But they did it, and it was funny, and Poehler fulfilled her role as community spokesperson when she communicated through a figurine, saying, “I don’t care about Star Wars! And I never fucking did!” Speak the truth, Poehler. Speak it. And while the truth is being spoken, let’s just subject Fey’s outfit to our gaze, because it is a beautiful thing, those embroidered sleeves. Poehler’s isn’t bad, either. Minimalism is chic, everyone.

The segment also finds Poehler and Fey referring to each other as “work wives” with a unique form of communication that is not quite qualified as “twin-speak” but might as well be. Why hasn’t anyone given these two their own TV show? Get on it, Hollywood!

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Teachers in the Park

On Monday and Wednesday mornings (9- 10 am), from July 8 - July 24, Fleetwood Area School District Teachers under the leadership of Karen Favata, Community Outreach Director of FBC will host a Summer Reading program at Fleetwood Park- 334 Main Street, Fleetwood, PA. Meet teachers at the 'Pavilion by the Pond' (#3) to hear stories by favorite author, Dr Seuss, travel adventurously with the Magic School Bus and the excentric Mrs. Frizzle, and enjoy heart thumping tales of animals, both prehistoric and fictional! Children will receive books to take home or they can borrow them and return them the next time for something new. It's a summer of reading fun!

Please sign up here to participate. Limited to Fleetwood School District families only at this time and registration is not required, it just helps us prepare!

Each day there is a special theme. A full schedule can be found here.

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Helen H. (Hriso) Miller

April 3, 1929 ~ April 27, 2019 (age 90)

Helen H. Miller, age 90, former resident at Grand Senora Apartments, Ashtabula, died Saturday,  4/27/19, at the Geneva Village Retirement Center where she has resided the past five years.

She was born April 3, 1929 in Springboro, PA, the daughter of Andrew & Anna (Dugan) Hriso and has lived in the Ashtabula area the past 70 years, coming from Springboro.  She was a 1948 graduate of Springboro High School.  Mrs. Miller was a cook with the Ashtabula City School System more for than 30 years, retiring in 1991.

She was a member of the Ss. Peter & Paul Orthodox Church in Crossingville, PA where she belonged to the Altar Society more than 70 years.  Her enjoyments included cooking, baking and being with her family.

Survivors include three children, Father Joseph P. Miller of Ormond Beach, FL, Mark D. Miller of Geneva & Nancy Dearing of Springboro, PA; six grandchildren, David Cole, Stephen Cole, Nicholas Dearing, Rachel Miller DiStasio, Sarah Miller Lupton & Andrea Miller Masters; 11 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren and a sister, Marie Gidus of Orlando, FL.

Her parents; her husband, Paul in 1998; a daughter, Diane Cole; a sister, Ann Peterson and two brothers, John & Michael Hriso all preceded her in death.

Funeral services will be held Friday at 10:00 AM at the Ss. Peter & Paul Orthodox Church, 25636 N. Mosiertown Rd., Edinboro, PA  16412 with Fr. Daniel Mathewson officiating.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Calling hours will be at the church on Thursday from 6-8 PM.  Memorial gifts may be directed to the church (above address) or to the family, envelopes will be available at the church.  The Fleming & Billman Funeral Directors and Crematory and staff, Ashtabula, Jefferson & Geneva are honored to serve the Helen Miller family.  Express condolences, view obituary, send flowers or light a candle at

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Helen H. (Hriso) Miller, please visit our floral store.

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25636 N. Moisertown Rd.
Edinboro, PA 16412

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May 3, 2019

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25636 N. Moisertown Rd.
Edinboro, PA 16412

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Wates Group launches Wates FM

Wates Group is expanding its facilities management offering with the launch of Wates Facilities Management (Wates FM) – a new business with expanded nationwide capabilities.

Wates FM which formerly operated as Wates Smartspace FM, will build on its existing nationwide portfolio of total facilities management services across a range of environments, including banking, retail and healthcare, and will seek opportunities to provide facilities management support to both private and public sector customers.

Wates FM will become part of Wates’ Property Services division alongside the Group’s Living Space business, which provides planned and responsive repairs for over 500,000 social housing properties.

David Morgan, MD of Wates Living Space, commented: “Wates’ continued success is built on the breadth of our in-house capabilities and our agility in identifying and maximising complementary areas of our business. There is a great deal of synergy between Wates Living Space and Wates FM and aligning the two businesses will enable us to significantly enhance our service to clients.

“Operational efficiency is essential when working with the public sector and this is something that underpins Wates Living Space’s position as a leading UK provider of housing repairs and maintenance. Wates FM will be able to benefit from this emphasis to expand our FM services into the public sector, building on the expert front-line services that our two businesses provide.”

James Gregg, MD of Wates FM, added: “The launch of Wates FM is a positive step that will support the adaption of our FM services to the needs of an evolving market. Our success to date has been founded on our determination to understand and respond to our customers’ individual needs, something that has made us a trusted facilities management partner.”

Wates FM currently manages over 350 commercial properties nation-wide.

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Save the Hambach Forest – stop coal mining!

28 September 2018

Hambach Forest in Germany's Rhineland is 10,000 years old. But it is under massive threat from German energy giant RWE, which wants to destroy the last remaining part of the forest to mine for coal.

At present, less than a tenth of the forest remains – most of it lost to coal mining. Now RWE plans to clear-cut the remaining 200 hectares of the forest, to expand its open-pit lignite mine. This ancient woodland has hardly been disrupted since it re-forested after the ice age. It is the largest area of oak-hornbeam woodland left in Germany.

The Rhenish lignite mining area is already the largest single source of CO2 in Europe, and the coal mined there is the dirtiest on the planet – a stark example of environmental and climate destruction. Already in 2016, RWE extracted 90 million tons of lignite, 40 million tons of which were from the existing Hambach open-pit mine. Now, with RWE’s expansion plans, the rest of the forest is under grave threat – and with it, the ability of Germany to meet its climate commitments.

The site has become a major site of protest – and has become a totemic symbol of the fight against Germany's failing climate policies, and against big multi-national corporations like RWE.

The forest has been occupied by activists living in different villages of tree houses spread throughout the trees. But police have for the past two weeks been forcibly removing people trying to protect the forest. The order for eviction came from the regional government in Germany. Sadly last week in a tragic accident, a journalist fell from one of the trees and died.

BUND protests to save Hambach forest 2018

Undermining coal’s phase-out

What is particularly concerning is how RWE seems to be attempting to undermine a growing consensus on the urgency of quitting coal. Right now, a coal exit task force (“Coal Commission”), made up of government, industry, trade unions, and NGOs (including BUND/Friends of the Earth Germany), is discussing when and how to phase out this polluting fossil fuel from Germany’s energy mix. However, RWE seems to want to take matters into its own hands.

A phase out for coal as soon as possible - whilst ensuring a Just Transition for coal regions - is critical to meeting global targets to tackle climate change: but RWE could ruin these efforts to protect the climate. BUND/Friends of the Earth Germany has declared that clear-cutting the forest during coal phase-out negations would endanger their participation in the coal commission.

According to RWE, the clear-cutting is necessary to keep their giant power plant running; and it is sufficient to afforest land in the vicinity of the open pit, to make up for the habitats destroyed. But burning coal for electricity is one of the most polluting forms of energy, and Europe needs to be decreasing not expanding our reliance on fossil fuels. Afforesting the nearby land would take decades for these areas to start to resemble a forest – which will never be equal to replacing the unique biodiversity lost. For rare bats living in the area, it will be too late.

Hambacher forest and RWE coal mine - as captured by Sentinel2. Credit: European Union

Take action!

BUND/Friends of the Earth Germany is calling on people across Europe to send a clear message to the regional and national ministers responsible. A joint petition with Greenpeace and Campact demands that they: “ensure that RWE does not clear any of the forest, so long as negotiations continue on the coal phase-out. Save the Hambach forest!”

October 6th is being hailed as a day of action. People are being asked to support, from afar or in person, a demonstration called by BUND/Friends of the Earth Germany, Greenpeace, Campact and Nature-Friends Germany - which will take place at 12:00 on Saturday 6th October at Hambach.

The organisers of the demonstration say: “RWE is upping the pressure every day, by forcing the eviction of the tree houses. With the ‘save the forest - stop coal!’ demonstration on 6th October, we demand the preservation of this unique forest and a swift exit from coal. We must not allow any more climate-damaging lignite to be dug up - these are the policies of the past.”


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Two of Burgundy's top winemakers create a splendid meal that brings out the best in their world-class whites.

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Updated March 31, 2015

Burgundy has many talented winemakers, but few are known for their cooking. Most can assemble a jambon sandwich but don't quite get the appeal of fresh produce.

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      Alix de Montille and Jean-Marc Roulot are notable exceptions. Alix is a pixie-like, strong-willed woman whose family started making wine before the French Revolution. In her twenties, she rebelled: She wanted to cook, and she worked in some of France's best kitchens, including Pierre Gagnaire. But when she was pregnant, Alix decided winemaking allowed more time for a family. She now oversees her family's white-wine operations at Domaine de Montille. Her partner, Jean-Marc, is the winemaker of Domaine Guy Roulot, founded by his father. Jean-Marc's wines mimic his personality: focused, lean and, to use one of his favorite words, discreet. They also age beautifully.

      The couple cooks meals together at their "moulin," a converted mill. One recent evening, Alix started dinner with a tart of bright cherry tomatoes. It paired well with young white Burgundy, which tends to be light and crisp, like green apples with lemon zest. For the entrée, Jean-Marc made his mother's veal stew with spring herbs. It's such a good match for powerful white Burgundies that it's a family staple.

      As Alix and Jean-Marc's pairings show, white Burgundies are some of the most versatile wines in the world. It only takes two gifted winemaking cooks to prove it.

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PointsBet share price rockets 32% higher on U.S. update

The PointsBet Holdings Ltd (ASX: PBH) share price is rocketing higher on Wednesday following the release of an update in relation to its U.S. operations.

At the time of writing the sports betting company’s shares are up 32% to $1.70.

What did PointsBet announce?

This morning PointsBet announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, PointsBet Colorado, has been issued two new licenses in the United States.

According to the release, the company has received an Internet Sports Betting Operator License and a Sports Betting Operator License by the Colorado Limited Gaming Control Commission (CLGCC). Management advised that the initial term of these licenses is until March 2022.

In addition to this, PointsBet’s partner in the State of Colorado, Double Eagle Hotel and Casino, was issued a Master Sports Betting License by the CLGCC in February.

PointsBet will be operating both online and retail sportsbooks in Colorado and anticipates taking its first bet in the second half of the calendar year.

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Behind the scenes the sports betting company appears as busy as ever with license deals.

However, on the customer side, the company is experiencing an unprecedented decline in activity due to the suspension of sporting events globally.

Earlier this month the company responded to the suspension of major US sporting events. It reassured shareholders that it is well-placed to weather the storm due to its sizeable cash balance.

At the end of December PointsBet had A$147.9 million of corporate cash on the balance sheet, with the majority of it held in US dollars. The company also pointed out that it has no borrowings or debt on its books.

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Ventana Kapfenberg GmbH for sale

Successor wanted for steel and aluminum investment casting, as well as for prototype production.

The Ventana Kapfenberg GmbH, formerly Styrian OST.Feinguss, is up for sale, including the real estate as well as all the machinery and office equipment.

Since 1949, the internationally operating company with its 53 employees, has been pouring and processing complex and challenging parts made of steel and aluminum: predominantly for the areas of aviation (certified), automotive, optics, medical technology, electrical industry, defense technology, and many others.

Due to the comprehensive knowledge and the manufacturing precision, as well as its ability make small batch productions and prototypes, companies such as Audi, Böhler Edelstahl and Uddeholm, Bugatti, Porsche, Ferrari, Hellenic Defense, Honeywell, Lenzing AG, Otto Bock, Pankl, Rheinmetall, Rosenbauer, Siemens, Swarovski, Voestalpine, and many others can be found on the list of references.

With the existing machinery, the facility, which is located just 2km from the highway, has a casting capacity of approximately 300t steel and 145t aluminum per year. The maximum casting weights for steel are 70 and for aluminum 50kg; Prototypes can be manufactured up to a workpiece size of 1200x1200x800mm. The plant area comprises a plot of just under 4,000 m2 and a floor space of almost 7,000 m2.

For more Information, please visit https://www.karner-dechow.at/auction/index/32905 or contact:

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Porschestraße 23a
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Tel.: +43 (0)2742 22 444 - 0

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Porschestraße 23a
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North Star BlueScope Steel, located in Delta, Ohio, U.S.A., has selected SMS group as the supplier for its new single-strand thin-slab continuous caster. The new casting machine will have a thickness range of 95 to 110 millimeters and a width range of 900 to 1,595 millimeters. It will allow North Start BlueScope Steel to increase thin-slab production from 2.2 million metric tons (2.4 million short tons) to over 3.3 million metric tons (3.6 million short tons) per year.

The modifications performed by SMS group to the existing casting strand - supplied by another manufacturer - and the ongoing maintenance of this equipment over the last decade differentiated SMS group for the supply of the new casting equipment. SMS group also developed a convincing, cost-efficient design that allows the new casting equipment to be interchangeable with the existing casting strand.
The scope of supply includes the complete cast floor equipment, including the ladle turret, the mold and the vertical-bending containment zone, and a pendulum shear to cut the strand into slabs.

To digitalize the casting process, SMS group is going to supply a range of innovative technology packages. The new casting machine will be equipped with X-Pact® Width Control, X-Pact® Solid Control that includes width-dependent air-mist secondary cooling and solidification control, Level 2 X-Pact® Cast Optimizer and the HD moldTC mold monitoring system.

SMS digital will supply the SMS Data Factory digitalization package.
The existing infrastructure will allow for immediate capability of data-driven Business Intelligence at the caster, allowing the caster data to be incorporated for ongoing enhancements in quality, production, and asset cost reductions.

The anticipated start-up of the new casting strand is set for 2021.

North Star BlueScope is owned by BlueScope, a leading international supplier of steel products and building solutions found in the global building and construction industry based in Melbourne, Australia. North Star BlueScope has relied on SMS group‘s cutting edge innovations and know-how for many years. This order marks the next step in a successful cooperation between both companies.

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Budget 2016-17: Foundry Sector's Expectations

India is the third largest manufacturer of metal castings globally, producing approx 10 million tonnes of castings in various metals

The Institute of Indian Foundrymen (IIF) is the apex industry body promoting the competitiveness of India's foundry industry. There are about 5,000 foundries in India largely in the MSME category.

The foundry or metal casting industry is a key component feeder for the various sectors such as auto, auto components, railways, agro, tractors, textile, cement making, electrical machinery, earthmoving machinery, power equipment, defence equipment, and aero and space industry its sustainable growth has become more important today than ever before given the emphasis of the government on "Make in India".

India is the third largest manufacturer of metal castings globally, producing approx 10 million tonnes of castings in various metals such as grey iron, ductile iron, steel and aluminum alloys for various applications valued at approx $18 billion. Exports amount to 12-15 per cent of this value. However, there is potential and need to do more and become global force.

IIF has submitted its pre-budget proposals to the government and expects the following interventions from the government for supporting manufacturing:

1. Taxes and Duties
India being a developing nation does not generate enough scrap and it needs to be necessarily imported. It is proposed that the import duties on major raw materials used in foundries such as scrap, should be reduced, whereas the export of raw materials without value addition must be discouraged by imposing export duties on raw materials to promote value addition. This becomes critical as most competing countries allow import of scrap duty free, resulting in cost disadvantage to Indian manufacturers. SAD on scrap should be abolished.

2. Excise Duty
Excise exemption limit for MSMEs was fixed in April 2007. Since then, the cost of inputs like power, labour, raw materials and other operational costs have gone up by more than 100 per cent. Hence the present exemption has become inadequate and there are pressures on working capital.

It is proposed to increase the excise exemption limit from present Rs 1.5 crore to Rs 2.5 crore. This will help the MSMEs to increase their manufacturing outputs by allowing them more working capital in hand.

3. Technology Upgradation Fund
The foundry sector needs to upgrade tremendously to be able to meet the projected demands of various sectors and be globally competitive. However, due to low margins and increasing costs of various inputs such as manpower, electricity and increasing environment compliance costs, the industry is not able to invest in new productive and greener technologies, which has become the need of the hour. There is urgent need to promote the investments in productive and green technology and for scaling up production for improved productivity and for sustainable growth in the sector.

Hence it is proposed that the foundry sector specific technology upgradation fund of Rs 1,000 crore may be set up for providing soft loans to foundry units to help promote investments in green & productive technologies.

4. Export Promotion - Revisiting MEIS Scheme
Since the withdrawal of the DEPB scheme, the benefits to exporters have tremendously gone down and exporters have suffered loss of approx 5 per cent by way of lost incentives. It is proposed that MEIS scheme may be revisited as the benefits to exporters have tremendously come down ever since the withdrawal of DEPB scheme. The benefits for the castings should be changed from 2 per cent to 5 per cent and it should be applicable to all categories of countries including category "C" countries which are not included for benefits as per existing MEIS scheme.

5. Credit Linked Capital Subsidy for MSMEs
At present a subsidy of 15 per cent is available to MSMEs for investments in new technology for tech upgradation for defined technology with upper cap of Rs 1 crore per unit. These limits were decided about 9 years back and are now not adequate due to rise in the input costs by approx 100 per cent. It is proposed to increase rate of subsidy to 20 per cent and upper cap to Rs 2 crore per unit.

6. Skill Development

It is proposed that the government may constitute a committee of representatives from Ministry of HRD, DGET, the Institute of Indian Foundrymen, NIFFT Ranchi, and the CII to review the infrastructure and curriculum needs of NIFFT Ranchi and ITI and align it with the foundry sector's needs. It is also proposed to set up two modern national institutes of the level of NIFFT, Ranchi. One should be in southern India and other in western part of India. There is also need to mandate introduction of foundry technology stream in govt colleges, polytechnics, and ITIs near major foundry clusters.

7. Simplification of Procedures
It is recommended that the process for environment clearances/consent to operate should be made simpler and on the single-window model. The consent to operate should be treated as final clearance. Validity for consent to operate must be for at least 5 years for Red Category and 10 years for Orange category industry.

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700 107 KOLKATA

Telephone: +91 33 24424489/ 6825/ 7384-87
Telefax: +91 33 24424491

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LANSING, Mich. — Governor Gretchen Whitmer pushed back expiration dates for watercraft registration to July 31st, 2020.

“As temperatures continue to warm up, recreational boaters should not have to worry about their watercraft registration expiring at no fault of their own,” Governor Whitmer said. “This Executive Order will allow all watercraft users to safely take full advantage of this beautiful weather and Michigan’s pristine lakes and rivers, while minimizing in-person work in order to flatten the COVID-19 curve.”

Executive Order 2020-101 effects registrations that expired after February 1st. Registration will not need to be displayedon new boats in Michigan waters until July 31st, 2020 as long as the operator has proof the craft was bought after January 1st, 2020. Tickets cannot be issued for decals that expired after September 30th, 2019 and late fees will not be assessed if registration is renewed by July 31st, 2020.

Registration renewals can be done online at the Michigan Secretary of State website.


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In addition to the core curriculum, the fellowship program offers a wide range of didactic educational activities.

  • Tumor Boards: Weekly multidisciplinary conferences with medical oncology, radiation oncology, surgical oncology, pathology, and radiology feature presentations on new patients seen in disease-specific clinics with discussions regarding patient care.
  • Pathology Conference: Fellows and faculty meet twice weekly for interesting case review at the departmental multiheaded microscope.
  • Noon Conference: Featuring lectures and presentations by invited speakers, basic science faculty, and clinical faculty from a variety of disciplines.
  • Journal Club: Fellows and faculty gather monthly for literature review and discussion.

Research Opportunities

Interested fellows are encourage but not required to undertake basic science, translational, or clinico-pathologic research while at the Cancer Center. Presenting their findings at national (USCAP, ASCP, CAP, ASCO, AACR) meetings is supported.

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Wellness Wednesday

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0What are the 20 best foods to eat for breakfast?  Some of these may surprise you.  Read the article from Health.com to get more details.  Some of these had my brow furrowing skeptically….

Greek yogurt

Wheat germ

fruits-for-skinBananas (I thought we were off of these)

Almond butter

Coffee (yay!)

Orange juice (what?! Didn’t we JUST hear about all the sugar in this?)

Cranberry juice (I’m imagining in small doses, but boy do I love this)

Cereal (careful on this one)

Whole wheat bread (careful on this one too)

Wellness Wednesday: The Holidays!

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Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah!

Here are some fun recipes to help you get ready for the holidays!

8 Hanukkah Recipes For A Happy, Healthy Celebration

Traditional Hanukkah recipes - dessert doughnuts

Looking for fun and quick dishes to make for that upcoming Christmas party or family gathering?

Check out this amazing site full of appetizers, cocktails, desserts and more!

Wellness Wednesday: cook with me tonight

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0Hi Framers,

I have recently rediscovered the crock pot meal (after a wonderful reminder from #FrameMom.)  So both Monday and Tuesday, I’ve made different slow cooker dishes, and tonight I will try a third.  Will you join me?

Monday, I made orange glazed turkey meatballs. The recipe calls for regular, beef meatballs, but I wanted to try something a little lower in fat and still high in protein.  The recipe I used is here.  They were pretty delicious, better than I thought.  I do think they are best for a buffet or appetizer.

Tuesday, I made a taco pulled chicken salad.  It called for taco shells or tostadas, but I broke up a few blue corn chips and put it on a bed of lettuce and made it a taco salad.  This was VERY good and I would recommend it.  I also made my own seasonings instead of buying the packets.  Made me feel a little bit healthier.  I am always a fan of knowing what exactly is in my food.  (control freak?)

Tonight, I plan to make Sesame Chicken and serve it over spinach.  I’ll be following this recipe.  Join me?  Ingredients: chicken breasts, salt and pepper, honey, soy sauce, onion, ketchup, olive oil, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, cornstarch, sesame seeds.

Eat Well Wednesday!

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I love me some Almond butter! I even think it surpasses peanut butter and I have been known to be a big fan of pb.

It is too bad that Almond butter can be anywhere from $6-16 at the store. YIKES!! Good news is you can make your own for a fraction of the cost! Just add different flavorings such as coconut, vanilla, and chocolate, and it takes very little effort to put together.

Today we are going to make
Coconut Vanilla Almond Butter!!

Gather these 5 ingredients and you are on your way!

2.5 cups of Raw Almonds, unsalted

2 Tablespoons of Coconut Oil

1/4 Teaspoon Salt

1 Tablespoon Vanilla

2 Tablespoons of Chia Seeds

Step 1: Preheat oven to 300 degrees.

Step 2: Place a single layer of almonds on baking sheet and roast for 15-20 minutes, stirring once.

Step 3: Let the almonds cool and then place in food processor

Step 4: Add remaining ingredients and process until smooth. This can take a few minutes so don’t get discouraged. You will also need to stop it every so often and scrape down the sides. This is where a Vita Mix, or super-duper powerful blender comes in handy. That baby can whip up those almonds in a about 2 minutes.

Step 5: Store your delicious, homemade almond butter in a glass jar and keep in the fridge. You are going to want to spread this on everything, toast, pancakes, apples, or perhaps just by the spoonful.

Enjoy and happy blending!

Be Well!

Jill Tarpey Wentworth is leading us Wednesday by Wednesday into making better food choices and being more healthful.  Tune in every Wednesday to get some great recipes and advice from someone who really knows health.  In an effort to fuel her passion to serve as well has enhance the lives of others through their nutritional choices, she started Eat Well SA (San Antonio). Her vision is to educate you on how to incorporate a healthy array of foods into your life.  Eat Well is not a diet, nor does it embrace any one specific dietary agenda. She also offers customized programs that are educational and teach you the tools you need to maintain healthy, well-balanced eating for your busy lives.

Should we have a slumber party?

Should we have a slumber party?

We have the exciting opportunity tomorrow MORNING, December 2, to do an online fundraising campaign where your donations are eligible to be matched dollar for dollar!  Set your alarms.

The catch is, there are limited funds coming from the match, so we must donate EARLY– right at 9am CST– on December 2nd to get the full match.  The match happens as soon as you donate.
You give $50, Frame Dance receives $100.

If you’re not so into the slumber party, I suggest setting an alarm, and then going to Power2Give.

We are turning 5 this year, so we made a video in celebration of our first five years, featuring a few of the Little Framers!

Warm thanks from Frame Dance.  We need you to keep making art in Houston and beyond.

Lydia and the Framers

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We are starting a Multi Gen dance class.  All ages!  We start in January, so let us know if you’re interested in enrolling or have any questions!  You will have the opportunity to perform with Frame Dance in the Spring.  Thursdays from 3:30-4:30.

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If You Only Do 10 Yoga Poses, Do These

Broken Lady Finger Cookies

Broken Finger Cookies

¼ cup unsalted butter, softened

½ cup white sugar

1 egg

1 tsp vanilla

pinch salt

1 ¾ cup all-purpose flour

2 tsp baking powder

2 Tbsp milk

2 Tbsp red cake-decorating sugar

20 whole blanched almonds OR 20 pieces banana chips

1. Preheat oven to 350ºF.

2. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.

3. In bowl, using electric mixer, beat butter until fluffy. Gradually beat in sugar. Beat until mixture is no longer “scratchy” sounding against bowl.

4. Beat in egg, vanilla and salt.

5. In separate bowl, mix together flour and baking powder (tip for measuring flour: stir flour, spoon into measuring cup, then level).

6. Gradually beat flour mixture into butter mixture.

7. Switch to working in flour mixture with hands when dough gets too stiff to beat.

8. Knead into smooth dough. Roll into 3/4-inch thick “ropes”. Break ropes into 3-inch sections. Pat one end smooth. Dip tip of other end of each piece into milk then red sugar.

9. Place on lined baking sheet. Pressing in sides of rope to prevent flattening, insert almond or piece of banana chip into rounded end. Repeat process to make 20 fingers.

10. Bake on middle rack of oven 17 minutes, or until dough is lightly golden.

We want your rejection stories!

Frame Dance Blog Call for Writers– we want your rejection stories!

We are currently seeking submissions for:

Personal and professional stories of rejection (and sometimes triumph!) — from schools, companies, performances, relationships etc.  Walk us through the story and how you came through it.

If you’d like to contribute, please send us your writings or ideas.  Unfortunately, we cannot publish everything.  If you don’t have a rejection story (lucky you!) but are interested in our blog and the columns we run regularly, please let us know. Those topics include:

-MFA and grad school experiences

-health and wellness advice for dancers and non-dancers

-interviews with dancers, dance teachers, and choreographers

MFA Monday: Why I Despise the Word “Passion”

 MFA rightor Establishing our Own Value

by Matthew Cumbie

How much is my career worth? How much is my art work worth? When is it ok for me to ask for expect compensation for my services?

These are questions that I struggle with almost daily. And I’m willing to wager my small salary that many of you struggle with these same, or similar, questions at various points in your artistic career. Why is that? What is the cause for this dilemma? And when did it become O.K. to divert our attention from addressing these questions by saying, “Oh, you do it because you love it”?

Before I go any further, I want to say that I feel very, very fortunate for my current situation and for those experiences and situations that have led me to where I am. I realize that few opportunities to do what I do exist, and to get paid to do those things is sometimes unreal. And I love what I do. But I don’t ever recall this to be a reason that we not pay someone for their work. Returning to our questions above, the reasons could by many: too little funding, it’s a great experience, I don’t have a budget, and many others that we could compile over a few glasses of wine I’m sure. And while these all might be true and very valid, I would like to throw one (or two, depending on how you look at it) more in the mix that I find often unacknowledged: you and me.

That’s right. We are sometimes the cause of our own problems, especially in this situation. I say this because we, as performers and makers and teachers, perpetuate this problem of not paying artists when we participate in this cycle. We do it because we have no other option. We do it because we want to be involved in this love affair at whatever the cost. We do it because we know that if we don’t, someone else will…and for free. We do it because we want that, that right there, on our CV. You know, so when we decide that we’re marketable or valuable we’ll have more artistic weight to throw around. And that’s the magic button- we decide.

This is where the water gets murky, though.

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Multi-Unit Franchisee Magazine Issue II, 2020: Multi-Brand 50
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Multi-Brand 50

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After retiring as a pitcher and coach, Derek Tate is using franchising to instill a love of sports in the athletes of tomorrow.
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The 2020 Multi-Brand 50 ranking highlights the largest franchisees in the U.S. and their 25 favorite brands.
20th Annual Multi-Unit Franchising Conference rescheduled to Sept. 1 - 4. New sessions added on rebuilding your business after Covid-19.
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European Master & Multi-Unit Franchising Conference (EMMFC) helps expand the franchise model across the continent.
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How restaurants are working to adapt to delivery, take-out, and the opportunities and challenges technology is throwing their way.
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As a leader, are you an energy giver or an energy sucker? Plus "caught you doing something right" and ranking yourself as a leader.
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Hiring hourly workers is still inefficient, but solutions are on the way.
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A new decade is the perfect time to take advantage of this 8-step expansion planning worksheet
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Investing in the 2020s - a look ahead at what might matter.
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Regional trip on the line late

FHS blows past area, plays Liberty Hill late

Solid defense led the Fredericksburg High School varsity girls’ basketball to a 65-31 victory against the El Campo Ricebirds on Friday night.

With the win, the Billies advanced to the Region 4-4A quarterfinals.

FHS faced Liberty Hill late Tuesday in Marble Falls.

“We just had to focus on playing solid team defense and we did that,” head coach Carrie Grona said.

El Campo inched close to the Billies in the first quarter but struggled to keep up, as the Billies outscored the Ricebirds 46-16 in the three remaining quarters of the game.

“We wanted to pressure them just enough to make them uncomfortable and have to make quick decisions,” Grona said.

FHS had strong shooting throughout the game which Grona contributes to lots of reps and time shooting during practice.

FHS was led in scoring by junior Audrey Spurgin with 16 points. Spurgin added 12 rebounds, four steals and one assist.

Freshman Ella Hartmann had 15 points, six assists, five steals and one rebound.

FHS 65— El Campo 31

Friday, Feb. 21 in Pflugerville

Scoring: Audrey Spurgin 16, Ella Hartmann 15, Brittley Bowers 8,

Brooke Batch 8, Anabel Araiza 8, Caitie Huff 6, Avery Crouse 2, Misty Danz 1, Anna Gold 1.

Assists: Hartmann 6 Bowers 3, Batch 3, Araiza 2, Huff 1, Spurgin 1.

Rebounds: Spurgin 12, Huff 6, Gold 3, Bowers 3, Batch 3, Araiza 2, Hartmann 1.

Steals: Hartmann 5, Batch 5, Spurgin 4, Araiza 4, Crouse 3, Bowers 2, Gold 2, Huff 1.

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With a win against El Campo, FHS faced Liberty Hill in the regional quarter finals Tuesday night, a team they lost to in the regional semifinals during the 2018-19 season.

Grona contributed the season ending loss to too many turnovers and not being able to handle high pressure situations.

“You can’t win a game with 31 turnovers, we couldn’t shoot on the outside and we just didn’t have our rhythm,” she said last season. “I think it had to do with us trying to do something in a highpressure situation.”

FHS also lost to the Panthers earlier in the season, 50-44.

To get a win, Grona said her team will have to take care of the basketball, commit fewer turnovers and pound it into the post and shoot higher from the outside.

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Best Offline Football Games For Android 2020

Are you still searching for the best offline football games for android to install on your phone? If yes then you are welcome on this post. Today i’m going to show you guys the full list of all the best offline football manager games for android.

If you have been following this blog you’ll discover that i have been posting a lot of article most especially on football games. So today i just decided to list out the offline football games apk.

Offline games are getting popular or let’s say is now taking over as everybody is now searching offline games.

Best Offline Football Games For Android Free Download

Below are the best offline football manager games for android phone.

Dream League Soccer

Dream league soccer download game was developed by First touch TLD developers. The game has many features ranking from graphics to user experience. It is more of real football in control.

Features Of Dream League Soccer

The latest dream league soccer game came with a lot of features that would definitely make you love the game more. Checkout the features below

  • An AI opponents that can make you win easily. This feature can be enabled and disabled. It includes Bot opponents that don’t move.
  • Tips to get unlimited coin or money.
  • Kit update, now you can customize your team outfit to what you like.
  • The DLS career mod online is now working perfect.
  • An AI opponent that can be enabled to move or stay one play. This is achieved by click on “ee” button
  • Licensed players.
  • Manager mode
  • Recruit Scouts and agents to help you identify top players to sign to your squad
  • 8 divisions to become a legend
  • Quick Substitution (Auto sub)
  • Unlimited Coin
  • Unlimited Diamond
  • Full HD Graphics (1080p)
  • All player Unlocked
  • Availability of Gems
  • Over 3,500 FIFPro licensed players
  • Select new graphic options that suits your smartphone
  • Build your own empire from your own Stadium to medical, commercial and training facilities.
  • Customize your team kits and logos or simply import your favorite team kits.
  • Participate in regular events to win prizes.
  • Sign a coach and use him to develop your players technical and physical abilities.
  • All Transfer unlocked
  • New 3D motion-captured kicks, tackles, celebrations and goalkeeper saves.
  • New UI Design
  • New Background & Splash Screen
  • New Control Button
  • New Song
  • New Player Card Background
  • New Adboard (Latest)
  • Christiano Ronaldo in Juventus.
  • Shirt Numbers updated
  • Hud (New Controll button & radar)
  • The team have more than 7 cups in up to 6 divisions and the achievements and leadership are all available.
  • It comes with top players with exceptional skills
  • The game is more realistic while playing
  • New cover stars are Luis Suarez and Gareth Bale
  • There is an updating of the commentary and soundtracks
  • You can also purchase new players and this is from the transfer market when the transfer window opens
  • You can develop players and team of your own
  • You can Construct or build your stadium
  • Available synchronization
  • And Many More new features.
  • Interactive digital purchases may apply for premium players.

Dream League Soccer Apk Details

App NameDLS 20
File Size273MB
DeveloperFirst Touch Games Ltd.
O.S.Android 6.0 and above
UpdatedJanuary 27, 2020
ReleasedJanuary 14, 2020
CategoryTools, Utility, Entertainment, Gaming

Dream League Soccer Download | DLS Mod Apk + OBB Download

  • Download Dream League Soccer 2020 apk + data files from this mediafire link.
  • Or download from here.

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How To Download And Play Dream League Soccer If It’s Not Available In Your Country

For fans and players in Nigeria, South Africa and other countries where DLS is not yet available for, follow this guidelines to by bypass the limitation and install the game on your phone.
1.Download kiwi VPN
2. Connect to Singapore
3.Go on settings and clear Play Store data
4.Go to play store
5.Search DLS
6.Scroll down to developer games and you will find dls 20
7.Install the game

How To Install Dream League Soccer

1. First download DLS 20 zip from any of the links above and extract it using extracting app
2. Install the apk file but don’t open yet
3. Now transfer the data folder to this path Internal >> Android >> data
4. Finally, locate the DLS apk app and tap on it to launch and play.

First Touch Soccer

FTS is one of the best offline football games for android at the moment.

For those of you that haven’t played FTS even for once, you are giving the same features like that of pes and FIFA. You can kick, touch, cross, dribble and head the ball when you are on the attack, as well as thumping, strolling and changing players while on defense.

The fts file size is just below 270mb but with great graphics. This makes it one of the best games compatible on wide range of Android phone and users are looking out for it. In fact, FTS 20 is similar to DLS 19 in many aspects including gameplay, size, graphics, modes and so on.

  • This latest edition of first touch soccer 2020 features super star players like Christiano Ronaldo, Mo Salah, Lionel Messi, Harry Kane, Eden Hazard, Dybala, Paul Pogba, Sané, Mané, Ngolo Kante, Suarez, Bale, Lewandowski, Neymar, Higuain, John Stones, Lakazett, Kylian Mbappé, Aguero, Dembele, Sterling, Benerdo Silva, Icardy, and more players.
  • Updated type of football with latest Adidas design on the round leather material.
  • There are new kits, unlimited coins, new stadiums, Latest transfers, new teams/clubs, new Jerseys, and new leagues
  • There is a new FTS logo in this 2020 edition.
  • All national teams which participated in 2018 world cup are all included in this years edition including Iceland Team, Brazil, Germany, Spain, Argentina England, Nigeria, France, Belgium, Egypt, Croatia and so on
  • Explore new tactics and team formation like the trendy 3-4-3, 3-5-2 and 4-3-3 setups.
  • Player reactions and simulation is improved
  • Button controls are supported with Hud Radar, game cursor and Analog-stick.
  • Improved graphics and overall gameplay plus other features that you will encounter while playing the game.
  • FTS 20 comes with new sound tracks and in-game music playing in background which can be controlled via settings.
  • Commentary is more accurate and real.
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  • First Touch Soccer 2020 also features all UEFA Champions League and Europa league teams, clubs hosting countries.
  • Game graphics is better with all-new HD pitch, textures, simulations, mud, grass.
  • All Premier League Clubs in England including newly promoted clubs are all included in this years edition.

Game Information

  • Name: FTS 20 (First Touch Soccer 2020)
  • Modifications: Yes
  • Android Version: Android 4.0 +
  • Game Size: 300MB
  • Developers: X2 Games
  • Latest Update: December 2, 2019
  • Downloads: 890,000+
  • Game Download Password: mokoweb
  • Rating: 4.5
  • Game Mode: Offline
  • Multiplayer Mode: Yes
  • Price: Free

Latest First Touch Soccer Download | FTS Mod Apk OBB Data Download

  • Download FTS 20 Apk Mod Here (First Touch Soccer )

Updated with direct mega link requiring no password.

Note that you need strong internet to successfully download it without “no internet” error message.

How To Install First Touch Soccer

Below is the fastest and easiest way to install and activate fts mod apk.

  • Extract game files you have downloaded using ES Explorer or ZArchiver Pro app.
  • Locate First Touch Soccer 2020.Apk (FTS20.Apk) on your Android device after extraction and install it.
  • Now move the OBB file this path Storage >> Android >> OBB. If it doesn’t play in your phone, move it to SDCard >> Android >> OBB
  • Finally, locate the installed APK on your phone app drawer to launch and play First Touch Soccer on your Android device.

Score Hero

Do you know that score hero is also one of the best offline football games for android?

In this game, unlike FIFA soccer and Dream League Soccer, you are allowed to play as one character rather than managing a whole team. Score Hero lets you have a soccer career like an actual soccer player, in which you can build your character into a champion, for as long as the team manager select to have you in the team. The builder of this soccer app constantly updates it with new levels and mechanics, providing users with new content to enjoy. It has about 500 levels for you to explore; thus, the game takes a long time to finish. Though Score Hero is very easy to play, it requires you to be an adept strategist due to its highly intelligent and tactical AI. You can download it for free, though there are some in-app purchases to facilitate your gameplay.

Download Score Hero from Google Play Store.

Top Eleven

Top eleven is also one of the offline football manager games for android.

Top Eleven offers a little more unique set of features compared with those of the soccer games mentioned above. You will play as the team manager rather than the team or a player in the squad. Top Eleven also allows you to play as the Manager that can create as well as build the team. You can select your best players amd can also customize various strategies as well as formations. You can view your performance in building your team by taking part in the World Cup, League Cup, or Champions’ League.

Download Top Eleven from the Play Store

Above is the list of all the best offline football games for android device. What do you think about the list? Did your favourite Android football game make the list? Please, share your views below.

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Waitoa Chicken | From Farm to Plate

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Waitoa Chicken | From Farm to Plate

For over ten years, Waitoa have been raising free-range chickens, in the rolling, green valleys of the Waikato. From sunrise to sunset, their farmers care for their animals and that’s why every Waitoa chicken carries the trusted SPCA blue tick of quality.

Waitoa Farms

The Waikato is the first region south of Greater Auckland and is known as one of the richest pastoral areas in the world. With a huge fertile basin created by the Waikato River the area is rich in agriculture and farming.

Waitoa free range farms were established in these lush green, rolling valleys in 2007 and were born out of a desire to offer nutritious, quality chicken.

The Farmers

Their team of dedicated farmers are committed to raising healthy, free range chickens with Waitoa’s farmers working daylight-till-dusk to ensure every aspect of the chickens' care is provided for. They are passionate about farming and growing good quality produce, and this shows. Take Dave for example, he even has cameras in his shed so he can watch the animals anytime from his house or phone.

All Waitoa free range chickens carry the SPCA Blue Tick showing they have been independently audited and meet the highest animal welfare standards in New Zealand.

By purchasing Waitoa, consumers support Kiwi farmers who provide their animals with a better quality of life.

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Waitoa free range means once fully-feathered, the chickens can roam outside on their range during the day and are kept inside at night to keep them safe from predators.

State of the art technology also monitors the birds’ needs round the clock so if their access to water or feed is interrupted, or temperature is not at the optimal point, the team are instantly alerted.

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Care, innovation and a passion for best practice poultry farming has seen Waitoa grow to be one of New Zealand’s most successful free range providers.

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April 15, 2020

Family Life Centers Around a Great Table & Baby Angel Art, Florence

All the baby angels!! In Italy, these angels are called Putti. 👼🏻 👼🏻 👼🏻 The ones I shared in the below post are all from larger portraits in the Uffizi - found in Florence, Italy. I love the ones with colored wings. I hope you will friend me on Facebook, so I can see what you like to do, too!

April 11, 2020

Kickstarter: Agatha, Martyr

“I will not sacrifice,” are the words a 22-year-old Christian girl used, to defy ancient Rome.
When Agatha refused to sacrifice to Rome’s pagan gods and prove her loyalty to the empire, she was raped, tortured, and killed for her new faith. This is Agatha of Sicily A noble woman whose legacy lives on today.
I first learned about Saint Agatha on a tour of a live volcano, Mount Etna, situated one hour north of Catania, Sicily. The tour guide stopped at a tiny chapel to explain how lava flow once threatened a nearby town. A priest brought Agatha’s shawl to the lava and plead with heaven to stop the lava flow. It worked, and as a result, the town built this chapel to honor their protector, Saint Agatha.
A few years later, a new eruption threatened the church. The Priest promised is people that nothing would happen to the village. They were under Saint Agatha’s protection. The lava literally pressed up against the wall of the little church, cracked it, but did not go any further. The Priest’s words held true.
I couldn’t help but ask myself, “who was Saint Agatha? What was her story? What does it mean to be a Saint?” What I learned shocked and inspired me. So, I shot a short in Italy. And launched a Kickstarter campaign. This is her story.

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Good-Bye, The Handmade Hangout

After 6 fabulous years of parties, Allison and I will be ending ours! Thank you to all of those who have participated over the years! We have had the best time getting to see your work and creativity! I wish it could go on indefinitely, but Zack and I have so many exciting things happening!!

We are launching several new projects and I can't wait to share them all with you. We have a Kickstarter campaign launching tomorrow for a movie we'd like to make. We got the idea while we were working in Sicily last year - I told you a little about it here. I have also been developing my paint line, straight from Italy! We will be launching that this summer. More to come on both of those fronts, next week!

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April 8, 2020

Black (Wood) & White Sideboard & Tour of the Dome, Florence

The famous Florence Duomo is frescoed with these EPIC images from Dante’s Inferno and it’s the largest fresco in the world! ⛪ Definitely take a minute to zoom in, because the detail is unreal!! 😍 The bottom shows all the demons and satan in hell. 🔥 You can see angels proclaiming that Christ is on the judgement seat. 👑 Around the dome’s center the apostles look like they’re about to fall off the painted ledge! 😱 INCREDIBLE!

April 1, 2020

Salvaged Pine Coffee Table & The Vecchio Bridge

We were on our way to dinner, but the second we stepped out the amazing sunset demanded to be seen! So we headed to our favorite spot, the Ponte Vecchio bridge, to take in the colors. The bridge was a totally party, as usual!! Enjoy the videos!

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If you’re working a simple office job as a receptionist or intern, you probably have a lot of instances where there is considerable downtime. This could be because you ran out of work to do or because people didn’t have much to assign you that day. That doesn’t help the clock go by faster, though, so here are some ideas for how to productively spend your downtime in between assignments.

Work on homework or other work: It’s possible that you have classes or another job in addition to your office position. During your downtime, you have an excellent opportunity to get some of that stuff done. That way, when you get home at the end of the day, you have less responsibilities waiting for you and you can relax.

Research schools or work for after graduation: We often neglect to look into our future opportunities because we are busy, tired or simply let it slip our minds. When you have some downtime at work, you have a chance to look into these opportunities. Whether you’re researching grad schools for your field or possible ways to use your degree in the workforce, you’ll be doing yourself a favor by finding options to put on the table for when graduation creeps up on you.

Take initiative: Perhaps there are things you can do that aren’t already on your table. Ask around for ways you can help out further or try to get ahead on things that may be on your horizon. You could also use this time to organize your desk and make sure that everything is in the right spot for when you have more work to do.

Take care of personal responsibilities: We all tend to forget or put off making those dentist or doctor appointments. However, if you wait until the end of the day, it’s possible that the offices you need to reach are closed and you’ll be forced to continue to put it off. When you have a few minutes to yourself, this could be a good time to make those phone calls for needed appointments or other personal responsibilities.

Catch up on current events: There is so much going on the world right now, and such easy access to all of that news. Read up on what is going on with politics, world news or personally interesting topics such as sports or entertainment. Nowadays, it’s really easy to keep yourself in the know, and office downtime is a great way to get caught up on all of that.

Work on some independent projects: Perhaps you’ve been working on a novel, a collection of poetry or some other project for some time now. However, work and school can often get in the way of that and make it harder to find time to do it when you aren’t tired or preoccupied. Take this time to get some of your own personal work done, whatever that may be for you. It’s easy to push these projects aside as unimportant, but they deserve just as much attention as your other responsibilities. After all, these are the things you may want to use for your future at some point.

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