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HAIRDRESSING CAPE

For a hairdressing cape, a round opening is formed at the center of an upper region of at least a front cloth and a back cloth, and a collar portion with an overlapping portion is formed which is sewn to a peripheral edge of the round opening by folding an edge portion. A clasp is mounted to an inner end portion at one side of the overlapping portion of the collar portion, and a ladder tape is mounted from near an end portion at the other side of the collar portion to an upper region of the back cloth. By making the clasp be caught and fastened in an arbitrary position of the ladder tape, the overlapping portion of the collar portion is fastened.




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Rapidly removable gloves and related methods

Disclosed is a modified set of gloves, system, and method of glove removal and retention that is particularly well suited for, but not limited to, tactical situations (i.e. fast-roping) and action sports environments. In one embodiment, the glove(s) feature at least one catch between at least two fingers of the glove(s). Preferably, the catch defines a mechanism for rapidly removing and retaining the glove(s). Further disclosed is a system for removing the glove(s) featuring a garment with an attached anchor, such as a carabineer or a hook. In a preferred embodiment, the anchor is positioned in the sternum area of the vest and glove wearer. Operably, a user moves the gloved hand(s) down and over the anchor to place the catch on the anchor so that the continued movement of the user's hands rapidly removes and stores the glove(s) via the anchor.




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Mask coupling apparatus

A mask coupling apparatus coupled to an outer surface of a helmet and couplings of a mask including an adjusting mechanism comprising a single elastic strap coupled to the mask at both ends via the couplings, where the ends of the elastic strap are free to adjust the length of the mask coupling apparatus.




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Martin Lewis: Five ways to get the cheapest mortgage deal

This is a warning to everyone with a mortgage. The rates on new mortgage deals are getting more expensive, and there is a plausible chance of UK base rates increasing. If you have a mortgage, you should check urgently if you can slice the rate down – you may gain £1,000s right now.




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Martin Lewis: 8 ways to beat April’s bill shocks

This April, whether we're in, out or, most likely, just shaken all about, one thing is certain... it’s the time of annual public service price rises. While you can't prevent the rises, there are often other ways to cut these bills. I want to show how you can steal a March (sorry) on April's hikes.




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REMOVABLE HEEL CONNECTOR APPARATUS

A removable heel connector apparatus comprises a shoe, a heel connector, a heel, a heel release. The heel connector includes a bolt to connect the heel against withdrawal from the shoe. The heel may be withdrawn from the shoe by depressing the heel release. The heel connector also includes a torque balance providing strength and durability in use to a shoe with removable heel as if an ordinary shoe without removable heel.




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CONVERTIBLE FOOTWEAR APPARATUS

According to the present invention, a convertible footwear apparatus can be worn as a shoe or converted to a boot by attaching or removing an upper section from the shoe. The apparatus is configured to allow someone wearing the shoe component to attach or remove the upper section with a single continuous operation and without having to remove the shoe component from the wearer's foot. In one embodiment of the invention, the apparatus comprises a zipper. In another embodiment of the invention, the shoe component includes a heel.




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Method and Apparatus to Assist Foot Motion About the Pronation Axis

An apparatus that assists foot movement includes a normally twisted plate configured to interact with the foot. The foot has a pronation axis, and the normally twisted plate is biased and configured to twist about a plate axis that substantially approximates the pronation axis in response to a load received from the foot during foot pronation. As the foot pronates, the plate twists to apply a non-linear force substantially about the plate axis.




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Police appeal after four men in 'suspicious' 4X4 with no number plates pulled onto Hampshire drive

POLICE are appealing for information after a 'suspicious' 4X4 was seen pulling onto someone's drive with the number plates covered up.




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Fundraising appeal for couple critical injured in Grand Canyon helicopter crash

A FUNDRAISING page has been launched to help a Hedge End man and his wife after the helicopter they were sightseeing in crashed into the Grand Canyon.




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Happy birthday José Fonte! His Southampton career in pictures

HE'S BEEN an integral part of Saints' rise from League 1 to European football - and to mark his birthday, we've got a special José Fonte photo gallery.




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Former Australia captain Steve Waugh urges England to move on from former Hampshire batsman Kevin Pietersen

Former Australia captain Steve Waugh has urged England to move on from Kevin Pietersen, believing the controversial batsman no longer merits a place in the side and brings too much baggage as well.




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England call-up for cricketer Rob Franks, who had leg amputated to escape life of constant pain

A CRICKETER who asked for his leg to be amputated to cure constant pain is back in the England team.




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Redknapp has 'no doubt' Cherries will stay up

HARRY Redknapp has “no doubt” Cherries will steer clear of trouble – and the club’s former boss says he admires Eddie Howe’s refusal to sacrifice his footballing principles as the survival battle hots up.




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Captain Pierre-Emile gives Joe from the Saints Foundation some tips

A HAMPSHRIE 12-year-old with cerebral palsy spent time with the captain of Southampton Football Club, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.




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Gruffalo author Julia Donaldson appears on stage in Winchester as some of her own creations

SHE’S the woman behind such beloved creations as The Gruffalo, Zog and Stick Man.




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England v Costa Rica - as it happened

Updates and chat as England take on Costa Rica in their final game of this year's World Cup




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World Cup loving cat named after Argentina captain Lionel Messi has a new home thanks to the Daily Echo

HE has found the purr-fect home thanks to some help from the Daily Echo.




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Boris Johnson's Dad Stanley to appear in I'm A Celebrity...

WELL I didn't see that one coming.




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Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker Switch review

If you missed it the first time around now is the perfect time to go on an adventure with Toad. 




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Shape up, Zumba-style

ZUMBA enthusiasts are urging Southampton residents to join the party while stomping out the legacy of chronic illnesses prematurely claiming the lives of thousands of people in the city.




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Shape up for your big day

Whether it’s losing a few pounds or just general toning to wow on your wedding day, we’ve found the best and latest ways to help




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Cyclist in his 80s found collapsed in Cupernham Lane, Romsey

A CYCLIST in his 80s has been found collapsed in a Hampshire road.




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Coronavirus: Calls for tuition fees of student nurses in hospitals to be scrapped

TODAY the Daily Echo launches a campaign to persuade the government to scrap university tuition fees for student nurses risking their lives on coronavirus wards.




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A proposed cap on the number of cyclists taking part in New Forest events would only affect 'a small number' of organised rides according to the national park authority

ONLY a small number of mass cycling events would be affected by the proposed cap on cyclists in New Forest events.




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Sir Ben Ainslie's Land Rover BAR team win America's Cup World Series in Japan

Sir Ben Ainslie has taken a major step towards winning the America's Cup.




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T Haddy: The Georgia-based singer and rapper with over 20 years of service




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The Grapes, Southampton

The Grapes is one the nearest pubs to the Eastern Docks in Southampton, and as such was always popular with dock workers and seamen alike.




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'Do not travel to the airport' - MPs react to Flybe collapse

MPs have called for urgent clarity and a plan to safeguard Hampshire jobs following the collapse of Southampton Airport's largest airline operator.




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NHS 'track and trace' app: What you need to know - and how it works

A new app to show users if they've come into contact with someone with Covid-19 is being trialled this week.




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It's Music in the City 2019 in Southampton today: Here's your guide to what's happening

SOUTHAMPTON'S biggest and best free music festival is back.




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Lionel Richie, Lewis Capaldi and Duran Duran among Isle of Wight Festival 2020 headliners

AN all star line up of music greats has been unveiled for 2020 by Isle of Wight Festival bosses.




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Masterchef winner Shelina appeals for help to keep her Southampton restaurant afloat

MASTERCHEF winner Shelina Permalloo has launched a crowdfunding appeal to ensure her Southampton restaurant can reopen following its coronavirus closure.




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Concerns raised over Southampton GP appointments drop due to coronavirus pandemic

SOUTHAMPTON GP surgeries have seen a significant drop in appointments due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.




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‘Gym membership must be made cheaper’

A GYM owner was today lobbying the Govern-ment to make gyms across the county cheaper for members.




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Do message services like WhatsApp offer a 'secret place' for terrorists?

Two men remain in custody over the Westminster attack as encrypted messaging services such as WhatsApp faced criticism for potentially allowing terrorists to communicate undetected.





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Flexible 3D printed ears for binaural audio capture

Sam (Corridor Digital) has been experimenting with 3D printing scans of his ears for binaural sound capture. He's using a pair of Sennheiser wireless lav mics inside the fake ear's canals. For a quick proof of concept experiment, this worked extremely well.






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Writing As Rescue, Reading As Escape: Writers On Creativity In Quarantine

“Writers write.” “Publish or perish.” Even without a global pandemic, writers face constant pressure to produce new material. But for the first-time novelist, publishing a book when bookstores are closed for browsing, signings and readers is particularly tough.




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Remembering Kenneth Edmonds, Publisher Of Durham’s Black Newspaper

The Carolina Times faces an uncertain future after its publisher Kenneth Edmonds died Saturday, May 2. His tenure at the historic black newspaper started when he was just 4 or 5 years old.





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How to Customize the Music App's Equalizer

In this podcast, Thomas Domville shows us how to customize the music apps's equalizer.




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How to Contact Apple for Accessibility Inquiries

In this podcast, Thomas Domville shows us How to contact Apple for accessibility inquiries.

Topics Covered in this Podcast

Apple Accessibility Web Page:
https://www.apple.com/accessibility/

Apple Product Feedback Web Page:
https://www.apple.com/feedback/

Accessibility Support - Official Apple Support Web Page:
https://support.apple.com/accessibility

Today at Apple - Accessibility - Apple Web Page:
https://www.apple.com/today/collection/accessibility-collection/

Apple Accessibility and Assistive Technology Email Address:
Accessibility@Apple.com

United States Apple Accessibility and assisstive Technology Phone Number:
877-204-3930

Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support:
https://support.apple.com/en-ie/HT201232




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AppleVis Extra 64: An Interview with John Sturt of Woodside Apps

In this episode, Dave Nason and Thomas Domville are joined by John Sturt, the man behind such hit games as Super Tile Smash, Wordfinder, Knight Commander and Minesweeper Deluxe, with yet more fun games to come it seems.




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AppleVis Unleashed February 2019: Thick as a Brick

In this month's edition of AppleVis Unleashed, Thomas Domville, Randy Rusnak, and Mike Malarsie discuss recent Apple news and other topics of interest. Topics featured in this podcast include:

You can contact the Unleashed Team with feedback or questions at unleashed@applevis.com




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How to Find the Estimated Value of your Device with Apple GiveBack

In this podcast, Thomas Domville shows us how to find the estimated value of your device with Apple GiveBack.




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AppleVis Extra 65: It's Showtime! Round Table Discussion of the March 25th Keynote

In this episode of the AppleVis Extra, Dave Nason is joined by Scott Davert, Tyler Stephen and Club AppleVis Member Tate Luck to talk about Apple's service oriented March 25 event, titled "It's Showtime". At the event, Apple unveiled updates to the Apple News and TV apps, alongside new subscription services called Apple News+ and Apple TV+. In addition they introduced a gaming subscription service called Apple Arcade and a new Apple credit card.
You can also check out our blog post recapping the event.




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AppleVis Unleashed March 2019: The Dribble Effect

In this month's edition of AppleVis Unleashed, Thomas Domville, Randy Rusnak, and Mike Malarsie discuss recent Apple news and other topics of interest. Topics featured in this podcast include:

You can contact the Unleashed Team with feedback or questions at unleashed@applevis.com