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The times are changing whether we like it or not. At the start of last year nobody could have guessed that many countries would make the use of masks mandatory for being in public. We have to roll with the spirit of our times and make the best of it!

Here are a few fun and clever ideas for your masks!

(Please note that you need medical-grade masks to effectively get protection from the contagion of bacteria and viruses. Before purchasing a mask or outfit, verify that it is an effective means of protection.)

Red Lips Mask

Make people smile and laugh as you go out for groceries!

Star Wars Alien?

Or is it a WWII survivor? Freaky and cool at the same time!

Creative Mask

Collina Strada has developed a recycled mask made from deadstock materials for all you hipsters.

Save the Ocean Mask

PADI or the Professional Association of Diving Instructors is recycling plastic bottles and turning them into face masks. Look good and feel good as you walk safely in public!

Mask with an attitude

Masks inspired with cartoon designs to make you stand out from the crowd!

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By gaming astrologer Allison Stars

Here is your yearly horoscope of luck! As usual, some signs may be luckier than others, but there is always something good to look forward to every year. 

Aries

Very bright outlook for the start of 2021 with Mercury’s movement into Capricorn. Payouts look positive and likely to improve throughout the first half of the year. Expect some tight slots with intermittent big payouts in between during the second half of the year.

Recommended games: Ancient Gods, Crazy Vegas, Diamond Fiesta, Golden Lotus, Hillbillies.

Taurus

The first few months of 2021 will inspire you to try new ways of betting online. Be creative in the way you play by trying new denominations, games and promotions. Summer will bring big surprises your way. 

Recommended games: Fucanglong, Halloween Treasures, Lucha Libre, Ninja Star, Polar Explorer.

Gemini

2021 is the year to put behind you the obstacles and struggles that have clouded your success. You will feel lucky on your side thanks to the transit of Jupiter in Aquarius. It will be a year of unexpected payouts, so never give up - there will always be a pleasant reward each season. 

Recommended games: Goldbeard, Megasaur, Plentiful Treasure, Stardust, 777.

Cancer

Things will start slow this year, including your luck. Be sparse with your betting, only allowing what your budget dictates. As Jupiter enters the house of Leo, your luck will start to bloom. If you find yourself spending too much, take a break and there will be plenty of payouts to reap when you return to your favorite games.

Recommended games:  Caesar’s Empire, Fantasy Mission Force, Pulsar, Magic Mushroom, The Naughty List. 

Leo

This might be a year when you feel the temptation to ‘play big to win big’ but beware, the signs show it is better to play cautiously than to waste a fortune.  There will be periods of low payouts this year, but from September onwards you will experience a better streak of luck.

Recommended games:  Mister Money, Samba Sunset, The Elf Wars, Vegas Lux, Enchanted Garden. 

Virgo

This will be a year where your bankroll will be flowing and it is fine to take the liberty to play luxuriously at times. Around mid-year, no matter what games you play, it seems as if the games respond to your personal will. Toward the end of the year you must play with restraint or a little carelessness may prove to be very expensive.  

Recommended games:  Count Spectacular, Cash Bandits 3, Dr. Winmore, Ghost Ship, Popiñata. 

Libra

Ride your good luck the first few weeks of 2021 until Mars moves into Taurus in late February. After this point you must use your cool judgement to guide your gaming decisions. Around August a momentous jackpot is very likely. Save some of those winnings to boost your budget for the rest of the year.  

Recommended games:  Bubble Bubble, Crystal Waters, Kung Fu Rooster, Shark School, Super 6. 

Scorpio

Keep your money close to you for the first half of 2021. This does not mean you cannot have fun, live a little and wager freely when your budget allows. Saturn’s and Jupiter’s position are encouraging signs that you will learn from previous mistakes and finally profit this year, where you have failed before. 

Recommended games:  Aladdin’s Wishes, Cleopatra’s Gold, Green Light, Hillbillies Cashola, Regal Riches.    

Sagittarius

The first months of 2021 you will feel inclined to try new games you have never played before. Take your time to learn them and seek those that have the bonus features you enjoy. When Mars enters Virgo, you will have a clear plan on how to play and reap jackpots for the rest of the year.

Recommended games:  Gemtopia, Halloween Treasures, Pig Winner, Secret Symbol, Elf Wars. 

Capricorn

By the time Venus moves into Aquarius (Feb 21^st), you will be in a good position financially and it will be time to enjoy your economic abundance. While the finances are good, it is important not to go overboard by placing very large bets. Bet within reasonable denominations and you can ride through 2021 with a lucky smile on your face.

Recommended games:  Lucky 8, Mermaid’s Pearls, Rudolph Awakens, Tiger Treasures, Scuba Fishing.

Aquarius

2021 may bring some tense situations and you should not use gaming as a way of escape. Bet on games when you are in a calm mood wanting to relax. This will pay off better as you will not make rash decisions.  In September, when Jupiter moves into Capricorn, significant financial gains are expected.

Recommended games:  Achilles Deluxe, Coyote Cash, Cai Hong, Lucha Libre 2, Sweet 16, Triple Twister.

Pisces

A flow of money will stream in (through gaming or from external sources) at the start of the year. Use these funds wisely and you can enjoy a carefree gaming year with alternating periods of excessive payouts and then sparse returns.

Recommended games:  Purrfect Pets, The Mariachi 5, The Three Stooges Brideless Groom, Zhanshi.

“When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” — Viktor Frankl

We are finally saying goodbye to a year that has challenged most of us in very deep ways. A great portion of humanity has been pushed to the limit this year and forced to rethink the way they carry out our lives. For better or worse, we’ve had to abandon plans, reinvent our careers, postpone celebrations and endure financial and emotional hardship. As we close the first year of this decade, here are some important reflections that can help us be better prepared for the future.

HEALTH IS EVERYTHING

Not all of us had to experience the painful suffering of COVID-19 patients in the hospital, but those that did, quickly discovered how health is the most important foundation in our lives. We have learnt that being physically strong and healthy will help us endure the challenges that life puts in our way. Make your health a priority in 2021 by eating healthy, doing exercise, sleeping well, laughing regularly and by developing deep human relationships that will strengthen your sense of well-being.

LIFE GOES ON

As radical and long-drawn 2020 has been, we are about to cross over to a new year. This is an important reminder that all things shall pass, no situation or circumstance is permanent. This year we were compelled to face and accept many harsh realities and it is fundamental that we do not succumb to despair. Have hope that life will change even when you are at your lowest point and try to develop an attitude of trust in life. It won’t take long before you notice yourself moving more freely and confidently in your day-to-day. 

THERE IS ALWAYS A SOLUTION

Many of us lost our jobs, had to close businesses, or cut down on working hours and, in that process, we had to reinvent ourselves to find ways to make a living. We suddenly started discovering that we are a problem-solving species that can generally find ways of fixing a situation. Work we thought could only be done in the office is suddenly carried out perfectly remotely. Local businesses found ways to make their products available through the vast technology we employ today. Next time you encounter an obstacle, take a deep breath and be confident that you will find a solution, if you truly apply yourself to the problem.

PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE

When the pandemic started going full throttle many of us saw how our plans began to literally disintegrate. Plan A became plan B and then Plan C, until we had no plans left. Whether we wanted or not, we had to remain open to an uncertain future and this can feel very uncomfortable. We are beings that enjoy routines and structure; and here was 2020 dissolving all of that. Patience is one of the virtues that allow us to be in the present moment without desiring any particular outcome. The more you cultivate patience, the more calm and still you will become, no matter what kind of curve ball life throws at you.