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5 Players We Could See At The Philadelphia Eagles in 2020

Gloucestercitynews.net (February 7, 2020)–Last season wasn’t terrible for the Philadelphia Eagles. It wasn’t great, but it wasn’t terrible. The joy of winning the Super Bowl in 2018 still looms large in the memory of many of the team’s younger fans, and sometimes obscures the fact that prior to that, the Eagles had never won the competition before, and had in fact only made it to two previous finals in their entire existence. Reaching the playoffs is still an acceptable result for a team of the Eagles’ standing, even if the

loss to the Seattle Seahawks

was a disappointing one.

As with every team in the NFL at the moment, the upper management and coaching team of the Eagles will be taking stock of what they have, what they need to improve on, and who\’ll soon be available to acquire both in terms of April\’s draft and in terms of free agency. There are places in which the team could definitely be improved, and conversations about making those improvements will already be happening as you read this article. It\’s probably safe to assume that we\’ll see some significant movement in and out of the Eagles before the first game of the new season arrives.

Making major changes to a settled lineup is never easy, and always comes with an element of risk involved. It’s as if the popular

online slots

‘Gridiron Glory’ has come to life. In exactly the same way an online slots player puts their money into a game and hopes for the best, Doug Pederson will be placing the club’s money into players and hoping that luck is on his side. Neither the online slots player nor the coach can change their selection after they’ve made it – they just have to trust the Gods of fate and hope that everything goes his way. But who might Pederson be looking at, and who can we realistically expect to see at Lincoln Financial Field when the new season kicks off? Let’s take a look.

Darron Lee

In the run-up to the Super Bowl, the New York Post ran an article about

Darron Lee’s ‘crazy’ journey

to the biggest game in the sport. We guess they must have a different definition of \’crazy\’ to us, because Lee barely even featured in the build-up to the final, and didn\’t see the field in the final game at all. Lee is, without a shadow of a doubt, a talented player, but he appears to be surplus to requirements at Kansas City. If he is, he will make an excellent addition to the Eagles, who could do with more strength and competition in the squad when it comes to linebackers. His statistics from last season are misleading. The numbers will tell you that he played every game of the regular season without making a single interception or sack, but that\’s not fair. Lee only started two of those games. At the age of 25, the prime of his career is still ahead of him, and there\’s the potential for him to come and play through it at Philadelphia.

Arik Armstead

You might think that this suggestion belongs in the realms of fantasy, but there are whispers that Armstead may be interested in a move when free agency comes around. The defensive end knows how good he\’s been this season, and he\’ll expect his level of performance to be reflected in any new contract he signs. It may be the case that the San Francisco 49ers simply can\’t pay him what he\’s looking for, but the Philadelphia Eagles can. The Eagles wouldn\’t be the only team in the hunt for him if he decides to test the market – we suspect every single ambitious team in the NFL does – but the Eagles make for an attractive package, and stand as good a chance as anybody else. All they would have to worry about is whether his form holds up. He was excellent last season as we\’ve already said, but for the four seasons prior to that, he was mostly anonymous.

Bryce Hall

This kid should be a priority for the Eagles when it comes to the draft. He was born locally, and he looks like the real deal. Bryce Hall has stood out in an exceptional Virginia team in the past, but due to an unfortunate injury, he\’s slipped under the radar during 2019 while he\’s focused on getting healthy again. Teams worry about rookies who\’ve already had breakages or dislocations, and Hall has had both, but the opinion of his doctors is that he\’ll be fully fit in time to start the season. This gives the Eagles the chance to pick up a naturally gifted outside corner that nobody else has on their shortlist – and given his connections with the area, he could stay with the team for the next ten years or more if the move works out.

Justin Jefferson

Justin Jefferson is not the best wide receiver who\’ll be available in this year\’s draft, but he\’s the best wide receiver likely to remain available when picking 21 rolls around, and the Philadelphia Eagles desperately need a new wide receiver. We suspect that he might even be a first-round pick for the team if nobody else picks him up first. In 2019 he picked up 111 catches – that\’s more than any other player at his level in the country. He also ranked second for TD catches and third for receiving yards. As the old saying goes, the numbers don\’t like – and the numbers all look very good where Jefferson is concerned.

Justin Madubuike

We think it might be a tale of two Justins when it comes to the NFL Draft in 2020. Justin Jefferson will almost certainly appear high on the list, and we think Justin Madubuike will, too. At 6’3 and over three hundred pounds, Madubuike is a big, big man, and he’s becoming available at the right time when we look at the current DT options within the Eagles squad. Malik Jackson is about to turn 30, and nobody knows whether he’ll ever fully recover from his foot injury or not. Fletcher Cox is also nudging on 30. Ridgeway and Jernigan, the only other options, haven’t developed as well as the Eagles hoped, and will likely be leaving as free agents. That will leave the Eagles with a big hole in the DT position – and to us, it looks like a Justin Madubuike-sized hole.

This is just our take on the matter, though – the Eagles could end up with all of these players, some of them, or none of them. That’s the risk you take when you try to make sporting predictions! From now until the first day of next season, we’ll be watching and waiting to see if we were right.

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Family Magazine Names Jessica Li Its NJ Cover Kid

SUMMIT, NJ, February 6, 2020

– Today,

New Jersey Family

, NJ’s leading parenting and lifestyle source, announced the winner of its Cover Kid contest. After reviewing hundreds of entries from around the state, 6-year-old Jessica Li of Basking Ridge was crowned the winner and appears on the magazine’s Feb/March cover.

The magazine asked parents to share a photo of their kid for a chance to appear on the cover. Judges looked for a bright smile and bubbly personality, both of which won over contest judge

Renee’ Lauren with Click Models

in Philadelphia.

As the winner of the contest, Jessica received a cover shoot by

Hartshorn Portraiture

in Hoboken and a cover wardrobe from

OshKosh B’gosh

. “We were thrilled to hear Jessica was the winner,” said Haiyi Li, Jessica’s mom. “We are honored that she will appear on the cover of our favorite New Jersey magazine and we are proud of her first magazine cover photo shoot!”

The contest, sponsored by

Tenafly Pediatrics

, was open to kids from New Jersey ages 2-12. All parents entering who entered received a PDF cover with their child on the cover and 15 percent of contest proceeds supported

Infinite Love for Kids Fighting Cancer

, a Middletown-based nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness and funding research for childhood cancer. To see all contest finalists, go to

njfamily.com/coverkidfinalists

. To read all about Jessica, go to

njfamily.com/coverkid

.

For nearly 30 years, New Jersey Family has been the #1 trusted authority on what to do, where to go and where to raise a family for more than half a million parents in New Jersey. We know what families in the Garden State need to live happier, healthier, more involved lives—and we deliver it. Find us at

njfamily.com

, on Facebook at

facebook.com/newjerseyfamily

and on Instagram at

instagram.com/newjerseyfamily

.

Warhawks Release New EP ‘Stardust Disco’

Gloucester City, NJ (February 2020)–The Warhawks, a local band from Gloucester City announced the release of their new  EP ‘Stardust Disco’ which is available on all music platforms. It was released on New Rivals Entertainment.

The six new songs were recorded, mixed, mastered, and produced by Dave Downham at Gradwell Recording House in Haddon Heights, NJ during the summer and fall of 2019.

If you’re interested in a physical copy (CD), contact the band at thewarhawksnj@gmail.com. CDs will also be available at all shows.

The band would like to thank Stephen F. James for the phenomenal co

ver artwork. Also thanks to Doug Green of New Rivals Entertainment and Kevin Day of Part Time PR for all of the hard work.

Listen to

Stardust Disco

below and connect with The Warhawks on

Facebook

,

Instagram

and

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Things to Do to Keep Safe While Traveling by Air

Gloucestercitynews.net (February 6, 2020)–At a time when the entire world has gotten under the grip of the Coronavirus, it becomes important to talk about the ways in which we can handle ourselves and look after our health while traveling by air. Air travel is one of the easiest ways and the most convenient means of moving across long distances. But the same convenience and comfort can turn to ashes in the mouth when you have a virus at large, floating freely across volumes of air. It is not just about battling Coronavirus when you are traveling by air; it is about staying safe by all means and under every circumstance. The outbreak of this particular virus might not be a long-term affair. It shall subside like every other epidemic after a short while, but that is not a blank check to throwing caution to the air and not paying much attention to one’s health while traveling via air.

The article that we have put together talks about the ways in which we can stay safe while catching that plane, not just from a virus but also from unforeseen circumstances like the loss of documents and valuables while traveling.

Take Care of Your Health While Traveling:

You cannot hope to survive the ravages of any demanding situation if you have to keep worrying about your deteriorating health. It is imperative that you pay the utmost attention to your body while traveling by air. We shall, therefore, talk about the ways in which you can look after your health and then move on to the other aspects of air travel. Traveling by a domestic flight or not, booked via

Jettly

, prioritizing your health is primal.

Remember to Wear Masks-

You might not understand the importance of wearing masks while traveling by air, but it is time that you do. The air surrounding us is a disease-carrying vector, and it only takes less than a second to fall prey to the nuisance of a virus. Therefore, always use a mask even if you are seated within the confines of the aircraft.

Wash Your Hands Before and After Using the Toilet in the Plane-

You never know the kind of diseases that people are capable of carrying in them. Therefore, you must make it a point to sanitize your hands or at least wash it with plain water after you use the toilet. The toilet is the place where you are more prone to getting infected, and thus, you cannot afford to take any chances.

Drink Up-

As some would say, water solves everything. And the need for water by your body increases all the more when you are traveling. Therefore, make sure that you are hydrated; enough to sustain the long haul by air.

Keep One Eye On Your Travel Documents, Always:

Now that we have covered the discussion on how to take care of your health while boarding the flight, it is time to pay attention to the travel documents. You cannot afford to lose your documents or your valuables while traveling via air. Therefore, it is essential to understand how you could keep your documents safe or at least deal with a situation where one or more of your documents go missing.

Always Keep a Backup of Your Documents-

A photocopy might not serve the exact purpose as that of an original, but you could rest assured that the photocopies can at least serve as pieces of vital evidence. In case your documents go missing, you can always furnish your photocopies and apply for a set of new ones.

Keep Your Passport Handy-

Keep your passport safe, but do not pack it with your clothes. Keep your passport in your handbag so that you can always keep an eye on it and reach out for it when required. You cannot afford to lose your passport while flying.

Do Not Keep Your Documents in the Check-in Baggage-

Airlines take the utmost care in keeping your check-in baggage safe. But there is always a slim chance of losing a piece of your luggage or two. Therefore, you must avoid keeping your important documents in the check-in baggage.

Conclusion:

It is important to be safe while you are traveling by air. Airlines might have their own sweet ways of taking care of their passengers. But, you, as an aware and responsible passenger, must take up the measures of keeping yourself safe and protected against threats of all kinds.

Hard Rock Hotel/Casino February Events

Atlantic City, N.J. (

February 4, 2020)

– Don’t skip a beat at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City throughout the month of February. Treat that special someone to a night, or two, at out our first-class entertainment resort destination. Enjoy dinner for two with special dining menus at one of our exquisite restaurants. Catch a lights-out performance from Sugar Ray, Demetri Martin, Fitz and the Tantrums or Bob Saget. Or just relax at Rock Spa® and Salon with their couples’ massages.

Heart Health Month

February is ‘Heart Health Month’ and Hard Rock Atlantic City is celebrating with an exclusive “Don’t Miss A Beat” t-shirt available in the Rock Shop with proceeds going to aid Heart Health Awareness throughout the month of February. The property will also “go red” with their exterior lights and florals in effort to raise awareness for the disease that is the leading cause of death for both men and women. Team members will also wear red throughout the property on ‘National Go Red Day’ which is this Friday, February 7.

Valentine’s Day Food & Beverage

Council Oak Steaks & Seafood

will offer elegant and sophisticated dining with a special menu, including: Burrata (Roasted Squash, Apple, Pistou and Pecan Truffled Honey Vinaigrette)

,

Surf and Turf (Wood Fired Grilled Filet Mingon, Lobster Sauté and Spicy Lobster Sauce) and Day Boat Scallops (Kohlrabi Puree, Hazelnut, Golden Raisins and Brown Butter).

Kuro

known for their exotic flavors and romantic vibe, will offer West Coast Oysters with pomegranate, yuzu and shiso, scallops with carrot, shishito and asparagus.

Il Mulino New York

will offer their a la carte menu as opposed to a Prix Fix menu for Valentine’s Day.

Hard Rock Cafe

will host a bouquet bar, where customers can build their own flower arrangements, and a special Valentine’s Day “Love All, Serve All” menu featuring Lobster Flatbread, Lobster Cobb Salad, Surf & Turf Deluxe Steak, Deluxe Steak Special with Marinated Mushrooms, a Raspberry Martini and a Chocolate Cake for dessert.

Sugar Factory

will have a ‘Naughty or Nice’ theme to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Throughout the month of February, Sugar Factory will offer their new Goblet and Milkshake. The Diamond Rosé Goblet made with Vanderpump Rosé giving the drink a beautiful soft pink color representing the “Nice” portion of this promotion. The Naughty portion will feature the Hearts of Love Insane Milkshake, featuring a deep dark red chocolate ganache, a cookies and cream milkshake, dark chocolate dipped rice Krispy treats, dark chocolate hearts, fresh and dark chocolate dipped strawberries and chocolate sprinkles.

Food & Beverage Events

Valentine’s Day Pastry Class

– On Saturday, February 8 at 3 p.m., join Hard Rock Pastry Chef Kristen Moorer at Backstage Cafe in Hard Rock Cafe for this creative class and depart with decadent recipes and tools to recreate these specialties at home for your Valentine. Surprise your Valentine by making your own Valentine\’s Day pastries or make them together. Learn to make Chocolate Covered Strawberries, Strawberry filled Red Velvet Pinwheels and indulgent Chocolate Truffles!

Sparkling Wine & Champagne Class

– At Council Oak Steaks & Seafood on Saturday, February 15 at 2 p.m., wine enthusiasts are invited to explore different styles of sparkling wines & Champagnes by touring different regions from Spain, Italy, South Africa, North America, and of course France featuring Moet Chandon. Couples packages are available!

National Margarita Day

– In partnership with Allied Beverage, the property will offer a pop-up Patron Bar on Saturday, February 22 featuring Margarita Specials throughout the day exclusively using the Hard Rock Atlantic City selected Patron Barrel.

Sonoma Cutrer “Les Pierres” Chardonnay Barrel

– Council Oak Steaks & Seafood is also very excited to host an exclusive 4-course wine pairing dinner with wine maker, Cara Morrison, from the vineyards of Sonoma, California on Thursday, February 27 at 7 p.m. Cara will curate the pairing with a selection of fine wines such as Sonoma Cutrer Russian River Ranches, The Cutrer, and Pinot Noir. The grand tasting will occur with the Hard Rock Barrel Signature selection from the Les Pierres Vineyards.

Lying at the southern end of the Sonoma Coast appellations is the Les Pierres vineyard. It is here where only a select lot of grapes are used to make this acclaimed Les Pierres Chardonnay. This Chardonnay is extremely rare and only two barrels were released in the State of New Jersey.

Tickets to events can be purchased at

hardrockhotelatlanticcity.com

.

Hotel Offers

Winter Escape Package

– Hard Rock Atlantic City offers a chart-topping

Winter Escape Package

starting at $79, which includes an overnight stay (Monday through Thursday), a Fresh Harvest Buffet for two and a pair of Comedy Club show tickets to laugh the night away. Take time to unwind with our

Winter Escape Package

today at

hardrockhotelatlanticcity.com

.

$79 Buy One, Get One Free

– Throughout the month of February, let\’s spend the night…or two together! Buy one $79-night mid-week and get the second one on Hard Rock Atlantic City. Resort fees and taxes are not included. Book your stay at

hardrockhotelatlanticcity.com

.

Casino Promotions

New Wild Card Members

– Sign up and play on Hard Rock Atlantic City. Receive $15 in Free Play OR $15 Express Bet when you sign up for Wild Card Rewards. Plus, earn $5 Comp Dollars on the day you sign up and receive $25 in Gas at Rocktane® in March.

Rock Spa® & Salon Specials

Treat your lover like a Rock Star at Rock Spa® & Salon in February Monday through Thursday with these amazing specials:

“Your body is a Wonderland” Couples Retreat – 2 hours $475 (reg.$590)

– The ultimate in sensual delights for you and your partner in our lavish couple’s suite. Begin with a full body scrub then paint your partner with nourishing rainforest mud and Soak your stresses away in a delicious bath of Himalayan salt. Our therapist will return to the suite and complete this exotic treatment with a relaxing 50 min couples’ massage. Your ultimate romantic retreat will include Champagne and Chocolates (tea may be provided in place of Champagne).

“It Takes Two” Couples Connect Massage – 80 min $315 (reg.$390)/120 min $475 (reg.$590)

-Share a massage with that special someone in Rock Spa® & Salon’s luxurious couple’s suite. This sensual ritual helps promote reconnection on a physical, emotional and spiritual level. Incorporating aromatherapy to encourage a beautiful union of body, mind and soul. Will include Champagne and Chocolates (tea may be provided in place of Champagne).

“Just the Two of Us” Couples massage – 50 min $215 (reg. $250)/80 min $350

– Why be a Soul Survivor when you can take your best friend along? Enjoy a classic Swedish style massage side by side and share the relaxation. Will include Champagne and Chocolates (tea may be provided in place of Champagne).

“Kiss From A Rose” Luxury Facial – 50 min $95 / 80 min $155

– Most luxurious amped up treatment of all time! Incorporating Red, White and Black rose extract for a more youthfully radiant complexion. The Red Damask rose will instantly reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, The White Rosa Alba extract balances out irregularities in skin tone and the Black Baccara rose provides the ultimate protection and counteracts premature environmentally induced skin aging. The ultimate Kiss From A Rose Facial experience!

“Hair Toss and Check My Nails”

– 20% off Hair color services, beginning at $50. Hair services are customized, and pricing is determined by length and condition of hair.

Mani/Pedi Combo – 50 minutes, $65

– Perfect time to check the nails with a 25 min Hard Rock manicure combined with a 25 min Hard Rock Pedicure.

Book your treatment today by calling (609) 449-5380.

Entertainment

2/3 – 2/6 – Lynne Koplitz & Jeff Shaw – Howie Mandel’s Comedy Club

2/7 – Sugar Ray – Sound Waves

2/8 – Demetri Martin “Wandering Mind Tour” – Sound Waves

2/10 – 2/13- Carmen Lynch & Terry Thomas – Howie Mandel’s Comedy Club

2/15 – Fitz & The Tantrums – Sound Waves

2/16 – George Dalaras – Sound Waves

2/17 – 2/20 – Jimmy Shubert – Howie Mandel’s Comedy Club

2/22 – Eros Ramazzotti – Hard Rock Live @ Etess Arena

2/22 – Bob Saget – Sound Waves

2/24 – 2/27 – Greg Morton & Ben Moore – Howie Mandel’s Comedy Club

DAER Nightclub

2/1 – 4B

2/7 – Rick Wonder

2/8 – Deorro

2/14 – Neil Jackson

2/15 – Fetty Wap

2/21 – Eric D-Lux

2/22 – VICE

2/28 – Chachi

2/29 – Lost Kings

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Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City

Set on 17 acres, with the legendary Atlantic City Boardwalk as its backdrop, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City has become Atlantic City’s go-to entertainment destination, boasting 2,200 slots, 120 table games, more than 20 first-class restaurants and lounges, and world-class entertainment, including Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena, the beachside Sound Waves and Howie Mandel’s Comedy Club. The hotel and casino also features the iconic Hard Rock Cafe, overlooking the Atlantic City Boardwalk, showcasing a brand new elevated menu and state-of-the-art stage, allowing for an amplified level of service and entertainment. Along with an endless array of upscale amenities, including world-class shopping and the brand’s signature full-service Rock Spa® and Salon, featuring 31 treatment rooms, the new, music-inspired property offers lavish guest rooms and suites, with stunning views of the city and Atlantic Ocean. From family vacations and business trips to weddings, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City offers an unparalleled experience. Each of the hotel’s guest rooms and suites radiates a contemporary style, including Hard Rock’s signature The Sound of Your Stay® music amenity program, which allows guests to set the mood with complimentary vinyl records or jam out on a Fender guitar in the privacy of their own room. Hotel guests can enjoy high speed, property-wide Wi-Fi, 24-Hour In-Room Dining, towel and chair service at Hard Rock Beach or at the indoor pool, and access to Body Rock® Fitness Center. For more information and to book your stay, please visit

hardrockhotelatlanticcity.com

.

About Hard Rock®:

With venues in 76 countries spanning 262 locations that include owned/licensed or managed Hotels, Casinos, Rock Shops® and Cafes – Hard Rock International (HRI) is one of the most globally recognized companies. Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world\’s most valuable collection of music memorabilia at more than 83,000 pieces, which are displayed at its locations around the globe. In 2018, Hard Rock International was recognized as a Forbes Magazine Top Employer for Women and Land Operator of the Year at the Global Gaming Awards. In 2019, Hard Rock International was honored as one of Forbes Magazine’s America’s Best Large Employers, Forbes Magazine’s Top Employers for Women and No. 1 in J.D. Power’s 2019 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Study among Upper Upscale Hotel Chains. Hard Rock destinations are located in the world’s greatest international gateway cities, including its two most successful flagship properties in Florida and home to the world’s first Guitar Hotel® in South Florida, where its headquarters are located. The brand is owned by HRI parent entity The Seminole Tribe of Florida. For more information on Hard Rock International visit

www.hardrock.com

or

shop.hardrock.com

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Tonight Twin Poets Kick-Off Atlantic Cape Community College Black History Month Events 2020

MAYS LANDING, NJ–(February 4, 2020)–Atlantic Cape Community College will be celebrating Black History Month with various events throughout February, featuring guests that will inspire, empower, and inform. The following events are free and open to the public:

On Tuesday, February 4, 2020, at 6:00 pm in the Student Center, Atlantic Cape is pleased to welcome back The Twin Poets. They will be performing “Our Voices Matter”. Both men are master level social workers who utilize their art as a tool for community engagement, empowerment, and development. Their \”Our Work, Our Words\”, 2nd edition publication will be given to the first 50 Atlantic Cape students who attend.

At our Worthington Atlantic City Campus on Thursday, February 20, 2020, at 12:30 pm – Room 204 we welcome the Atlantic City Professional Panel to discuss the topic “Our Journey Becoming Leaders”. This year we will recognize featured professionals

Natalie Devonish

, Dean of the Worthington Campus & Workforce Development,

Michael Epps, Esq.

Executive Director, Atlantic City Initiatives Project Office,

Yolanda Melville,

Attorney, Cooper Levenson, P.A. and President, National NAACP NextGen Alumni Leadership Council and

Marty Small

, Mayor of Atlantic City, NJ. The panel will identify their inspirations and discuss what Black History means to them by sharing their professional journey and how they overcame obstacles along the way.

Throughout the month there will be a variety of events specifically for students including movies, art and historical and interactive displays at each campus. For more information, contact Lisa Givens, 609-343-5010 or

lgivens@atlantic.edu

*Dance Theatre of Harlem in residence at Kutztown University

KUTZTOWN, PA — KU Presents! welcomes the Dance Theatre of Harlem, a singular presence in the ballet world celebrating its 50th anniversary season, for a multi-day residency at Kutztown University.

Dance Theatre of Harlem will take the stage at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 5, in Schaeffer Auditorium on the Kutztown University campus.

Tickets are $42; $38 for students and seniors and can be purchased at

www.KutztownPresents.org

, or by calling the KU Presents! Box Office 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday-Friday, at 610-683-4092.

In addition to the public performance, the Dance Theatre of Harlem will be offering a lecture/demonstration for K-12 schools at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 5. In this assembly performance, the company will speak about their history, how they started as a revolutionary, multi-ethnic dance company and perform excerpts of their new works that highlight female choreographers, women of color and African American themes. The KU Arts Society is offering grants to cover bussing to and from KU for this free educational event. Interested teachers or school administrators, should contact Elaine Bonfitto at

bonfitto@kutztown.edu

or 610-683-1523.

Founded in 1969 by Arthur Mitchell and Karel Shook, the company tours internationally presenting a powerful vision for ballet in the 21st century. The 18-member, multi-ethnic company performs a forward-thinking repertoire that includes treasured classics, neoclassical works by George Balanchine and resident choreographer Robert Garland, as well as innovative contemporary works that use the language of ballet to celebrate African American culture. Through performances, community engagement and arts education, the company carries forward Dance Theatre of Harlem\’s message of empowerment through the arts for all.

Established to be the center of cultural life at Kutztown University, KU Presents! serves the campus and community by bringing world-class live arts that entertain, educate and enrich.

The KU Presents! season will continue Feb. 25, with Grammy Award-winning baroque chamber orchestra Apollo\’s Fire under the baton of Jeannette Sorrell. Ireland\’s most exciting young tenor, Celtic Thunder\’s Emmet Cahill, will be joined by the all-female Emerald String Quartet March 18. As part of the Berks Jazz Fest, The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra will bring their New Orleans big band style April 2. The season comes to a close April 15, with Tony Award-winner, Laura Benanti bringing her Tales from Soprano Isle to the Schaeffer stage. Benanti replaces the previously-announced Lea Salonga.

Tickets and other event information for KU Presents! is available at

www.KutztownPresents.org

.

View Online:

http://kutztown.meritpages.com/news/Dance-Theatre-of-Harlem-in-residence-at-Kutztown-University/13414

Marc Anthony Serenades Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City

Atlantic City, N.J. (

January 27,

2019)

– Six-Time Latin Grammy Award and two-time Grammy Award winner, Marc Anthony serenaded a packed Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena on Saturday night, January 25 at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City.

Marc Anthony crooned through his hour and a half long 16-song set encompassing his entire career including his classic hits like “Flor Pálida,” “Palabras del Alma,” “Tu Amor Me Hace Bien” and “Vivir Mi Vida.”

Before his energetic set in front of a captivating audience, Marc Anthony presented Hard Rock Atlantic City President, Joe Lupo, with signed Fender® Telecaster as a donation to the constantly-growing Hard Rock Memorabilia collection.

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City

Set on 17 acres, with the legendary Atlantic City Boardwalk as its backdrop, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City has become Atlantic City’s go-to entertainment destination, boasting 2,200 slots, 120 table games, more than 20 first-class restaurants and lounges, and world-class entertainment,

including Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena, the beachside Sound Waves and Howie Mandel’s Comedy Club. The hotel and casino also features the iconic Hard Rock Cafe, overlooking the Atlantic City Boardwalk, showcasing a brand new elevated menu and state-of-the-art stage, allowing for an amplified level of service and entertainment. Along with an endless array of upscale amenities, including world-class shopping and the brand’s signature full-service Rock Spa and Salon, featuring 31 treatment rooms, the new, music-inspired property offers lavish guest rooms and suites, with stunning views of the city and Atlantic Ocean. From family vacations and business trips to weddings, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City offers an unparalleled experience. Each of the hotel’s guest rooms and suites radiates a contemporary style, including Hard Rock’s signature The Sound of Your Stay® music amenity program, which allows guests to set the mood with complimentary vinyl records or jam out on a Fender guitar in the privacy of their own room. Hotel guests can enjoy high speed, property-wide Wi-Fi, 24-Hour In-Room Dining, towel and chair service at Hard Rock Beach or at the indoor pool, and 24-Hour Access to Body Rock® Fitness Center. For more information and to book your stay, please visit

hardrockhotelatlanticcity.com

.

H1 – Is PayPal cracking down on online casino players?

Gloucestercitynews.net (January 28, 2020)–PayPal has been a cornerstone payment method for online casino players for many years now. From its beginnings, in the early 2000s, this service has processed billions of online transactions. Of these, using the

PayPal payment method for online casinos

deposits and withdrawals account for a fair chunk.

source unsplash.com

But now as we enter a new decade it seems that PayPal is following the recent trends of other payments providers with a tightening of its rules and regulations.

What could be the possible effects of this for online casino players and what will the future shape up to be? We’ll attempt to answer these questions and more below.

H2 – German online casino payment crackdown

The early warning signs that PayPal was about to make a move towards more stringent regulations for casino players started to show in 2019. Around halfway through the year PayPal announced plans to stop supporting payments to and from online casinos in Germany from October 21, 2019.

This came after a warning was issued in June 2019 by the Lower Saxony state in Germany to an unnamed international payment processor. The warning was concerned with the payment provider being used to fund illegal online casino transactions in that region.

PayPal’s terms of service in Germany were quickly updated following the warning to say that they would not process payments for “offers that are not legal in your respective whereabouts, including some online gambling offers.”

This move reflects a wider game change regarding casino licencing in Germany. At the current moment, only the state of Schleswig-Holstein is able to offer legal gambling licences but all this is set to change.

Countrywide gambling licences will be issued in early 2020 but only on very strictly limited terms for sports betting. Given this, the future of the online casino industry in Germany looks very uncertain indeed.

H2 – Will there be a worldwide PayPal casino crackdown?

The above case from Germany is for a very specific region and payment provider but it does highlight a wider trend. For many years online casinos have been viewed by some as being the ‘wild west’ of the internet. The wider industry is making drastic moves to smarten up their image and operations which in turn affects payment providers.

Now that states, governments and even trading blocks seek to enforce ever tighter rules and regulations for the gambling industry, all involved must be seen to comply. In the case of PayPal, their actions in Germany show us that they are willing and able to play by the rules when they need to.

As a business with a reputation to maintain across continents, PayPal cannot afford to be seen to be connected with any illegal activities or wrongdoing. If doing so means pulling out of one of Europe’s big casino markets then it looks as though they will do it without fear.

H2 – How does this affect casino players?

From the point of view of casino players, it means that they might have less choice of which payment provider to use in the future. Millions of casino fans around the world rely on PayPal to process their withdrawals and deposits. Not having their service as a payments option at any casino would be a major blow.

That said, let’s not forget that tighter rules and regulations should be working in favour of online casino players. If it forces PayPal and other payments providers to up their game then it is a good thing. In turn, this creates a safer and more secure playing environment which can be seen as a positive.

Which countries allow online gambling casino

Gloucestercitynews.net (January 27, 2020)–If your country allows gambling in casinos, then lucky for you since you have a way of making money at the comfort of your home. Some countries do not allow online gambling, and therefore, if you are caught playing casino games in such countries, you will be charged according to the law. Therefore, before you embark on your online gambling, it is necessary to find out whether the country in which the casino is based allows gambling. In this article, I have combined a list of countries where online gambling is legal.

Why a casino doesn\’t legal in some countries

Regardless of whether gambling is legal or illegal in certain nations, there will always be gamblers. The main reason as to why some governments fail to legalize gambling is to protect the citizens from vice and making poor decisions. You must have heard of people who lost everything that they owned in gambling or some who have become addicts. Now, these are some of the things that governments try to protect by making casinos illegal. Professionals from

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will help you identify some of the precautions that you should take to make a big win from gambling.

Canada

Canada has legalized gambling in some regions, while in others, it is illegal. Therefore, gambling regulations differ across the ten provinces. Each province has the mandate to regulate gambling activities, and hence, you need to familiarize yourself with the gambling rules in your province. The online casinos ought to follow the regulations set out by the governing province.

Australia and New Zealand

The Australian and New Zealand law have allowed their citizens to participate in online gambling activities. All that is required is for the casino operators to have gambling licenses, and they will be free to run their businesses in any part of the nation. However, the only form of gambling allowed in Australia is sports betting, auto-racing betting, and online lottery. In New Zealand, gambling is only legal if authorized by the Gambling Act 2003.

USA

The USA makes 70% of the players base on online gambling. The US federal law has legalized gambling. However, the law ensures to have certain restrictions when it comes to online and interstate gambling. This means that some gambling activities might be considered legal in one state, yet they are illegal in another state. Every state has the mandate to regulate gambling activities within its borders. Therefore, you need to play in a state where online gambling is legal.

South countries

Among the countries that allow online gambling in South America is Argentina. The country boasts some of the largest casinos across the world. There are over 80 casinos in Argentina, as well as approximately 12000 slots. The government regulations in Chile and Venezuela have legalized gambling. Brazil is among the southern countries that do not allow casino betting.

United Kingdom

The UK stands to be the nation with the best gambling rules. It allows gambling for any individual as long as they are above 18 years. Unlike other nations, the country does not charge any taxes on the amounts won from gambling. Therefore, this makes it a favorable place for gambling in online casinos. Their online gambling regulations ensure that the players have a fair and safe gambling environment.

The grey areas of online gambling

Online gambling falls into the grey area because it is difficult to regulate its operations in countries where gambling has been legalized. For instance, most of the players do it from home hence making it difficult to convict them. Also, the servers are located in countries that have legalized gambling.

In turn, their websites run in different parts of the world. People take casino licenses and end up running their activities in areas where gambling is restricted.

Other European countries

Following the boom of the gambling business, most of the European countries have legalized gambling. Hence, as long as you are in such countries, you can pop up in any legal casinos and play with real money. They believe that gambling helps in the growth of the economy. Some of those countries include Hungry, Malta, Portugal, Norway, Spain, France, Germany, Netherland, Gibraltar, Italy, Poland, Denmark, Russia, Belgium, and Switzerland.

Asia

The gambling laws in Asia allows business people to run gambling platforms such as online casinos. Countries such as Kazakhstan, Philippines, and Japan have fully legalized gambling. Besides, countries such as Thailand, China, Macao, and Singapore partly allow people to gamble. In India, gambling is only allowed in the states of Goa and Sikkim. As well, some Indian states have legalized scratch card games.

Now that you have known where gambling is allowed, you do not have to fear being convicted for gambling. All you have to do is search for licensed casinos in such countries, and you will be free to gamble on your favorite games. Such casinos are a guarantee that you can play with real money and have a timely payment of your winnings.