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In the young adult novel, The Skeleton Key by Sara General, Cruz has made no secret of his desire to sever ties with his vampire sire. But when he brings old Haudenosaunee manuscripts to Brantwood University, intent on exploring their secrets, Rowen can't help but feel betrayed. Determined never to speak to him again, Rowen vows to concentrate on her healer training. But when Cruz's friend and fellow researcher is found brutally murdered, Rowen is drawn back to his side.
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The Stone Gift by children's author Deborah L Delaronde brings a young adult fantasy novel for teen readers. Sixteen-year-old DJ awakens from a coma with no memory of who he is or what happened to him. All he knows is that he was severely beaten and his face is disfigured. D.J.'s grandmother places an unearthly stone necklace around his neck and he begins to recover at a rapid pace. When D.J. has visions about a boy named Jeff and his friend Tim, he starts to piece together the events that landed him in the hospital.
You Can't Make Me is a title in High Interest Publishing's (HIP) MainStream series of High Interest young adult novels. Written by Metis author Ashley Hayden, this easy to read novel features a Metis teenage boy who gets in trouble with the law while trying to impress his friends and ends up with a summer of tough love at his grandfather’s rural cabin. That summer, and a terrible encounter with a supernatural creature, changes his life. This story combines a contemporary coming-of-age story with the traditional scary Roogaroo, a wolf-like monster from Metis stories.
If I Ever Get Out of Here tells the engaging story of seventh-grader Lewis "Shoe" Blake from the Tuscarora Reservation. Being the lone rez teen and being bused to a small town for his educations presents a challenge that resonates for many outsider students trying to fit in. Lewis has a new friend, George Haddonfield from the local Air Force base, but in 1975 upstate New York there is a lot of tension and hatred between Native Americans and Whites--and Lewis is not sure that he can rely on friendship.
Moonshot: The Indigenous Comics Collection, volume 2 is the 2017 anthology of 15 First Nations and Native American storytellers and graphic artists involved in creating graphic novels. Volume 2 centers around present-day indigenous spirituality and tradition. Each of the 15 short stories included in this volume is based on a tradition from the author’s own First Nation or community. These stories highlight present-day traditions, and diversity, in Indigenous peoples today.
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Boy, this blog has been breaking new records for traffic this week! About a fourth of the visitors are here to see the e-mail I posted about the persecution of Christians in Orissa, India. To all my readers, thanks for your support.
And what a drop the stock market has taken! At least a thousand points on the Dow Jones Average, if my calculations are correct. Earlier this year we saw Bear Stearns, one of the biggest investment firms on Wall Street, bought out, and the government had to bail out two real estate giants, Ginnie Mae and Freddie Mac. Now since Monday, three more giants have fallen: Lehman Brothers went bankrupt, Merrill Lynch was bought (I guess they won’t be bullish on America anymore), and just when I thought there was no money left for bailouts, the government loaned $85 billion to save the AIG insurance company, in return for 80 percent ownership and an annual interest rate of 11 percent. And that may not be all; today I heard about Washington Mutual, the former holder of our mortgage in Florida, going up for sale, and a possible merger between Morgan Stanley and Wachovia.
When I drove to work yesterday morning, the radio announcer said, “If you are a taxpayer, you now own part of America’s largest insurance company.” Let’s see, $85 billion divided by 300 million Americans equals $283.67 for every man, woman and child in this country. For Leive and I, that totals $567.34, less than the tax breaks president Bush gave us in 2001 & 2003, and much less than last spring’s “economic stimulus.” I think I’m going to demand proof in the form of a stock certificate!
I also noted that except for a few political ads, the Republicans and Democrats are working together to try to stop the Wall Street hemoraging as quickly as possible. Therefore I think both parties are to blame for the current mess. After all, greed has universal appeal, to politicians on the left as well as on the right. However, we should keep in mind that this is far from being the only time a popular investment went bad. The Dutch went crazy over tulips in the 1630s, and in the 1920s, it happened with stocks in general. These days, it seems that every decade people pour money into some investment, thinking they can’t lose, only to see it crash because of over confidence. In the 1980s, it was the savings & loan industry; in the 90s, it was high-tech companies; now it looks like it’s real estate’s turn to take a hit.
Fortunately not all the economic news is bad; even these clouds have a silver lining. First, the price of crude oil dropped like a rock, too, because we aren’t buying much while our Texas refineries are offline, so expect to see a strong “correction” in gas prices shortly. Second, the Russian stock market has fallen even more than ours, losing 17 percent of its value in the past month and a half, because foreign investors pulled out their money after the invasion of Georgia. I hope that teaches Vladimir Putin that he can’t meddle in the affairs of his neighbors, and expect to escape the consequences. And since recent prosperity in Russia is largely dependent on the high cost of energy, failing crude oil prices are likely to hurt him more than rising prices hurt us.
The last time I checked, tens of thousands of people north of here were still without power, though I believe some repair work is now underway. One of the biggest challenges was preparing the Valhalla golf course for the Ryder Cup; among other things, a TV tower fell on one of the greens. Last Tuesday I heard that a Kroger grocery store in Louisville gave away all its meat, because they couldn’t keep it frozen without electricity, and because those who claimed the viands cooked them right away on their grills, the whole neighborhood smelled like a big barbecue! That’s Kentucky for you; I suspect that if we have a state dish, the way Philadelphia has cheese steaks and California has sourdough bread, it’s probably barbecued ribs.
Some of you may remember in July of 2007, I posted a picture of a horse farm with a castle on it. Well, today it was announced that renovation work on the castle is almost finished, and it will become the most expensive bed & breakfast in town; suites will start at $1,000 a night. If the Queen of England or the Sheik of Dubai choose to visit Lexington again, I suppose this will be the most appropriate place where they can stay.
And finally, great news from the airport. Last month I told you that Delta, the only airline that flies non-stop between Orlando and Lexington, was going to stop those flights to cut costs. Now starting on November 6, Allegiant Air, an airline I had never heard of before, is going to fly two flights between Orlando and Lexington every week, and two between Lexington and Tampa Bay. What’s more, they will be 155-passenger planes, not the little 48-passenger jets we see at Bluegrass Airport most of the time. I did a little research, and Allegiant Air seems to be based in Las Vegas, and most of its flights go to smaller cities in the West; Orlando, Tampa and Lexington are the only places they visit in the eastern time zone. Also, they don’t use the main airports much. The Orlando flights will actually land in Sanford, in case the passengers want to go to Daytona Beach, and the Tampa Bay flights land in St. Petersburg, rather than Tampa itself. Still, I wouldn’t mind; the road traffic to Orlando/Sanford has to be easier than the traffic around OIA. Best of all, they are offering an introductory price of $69 for a one-way ticket if you order before October 8, and $89 after that. What a deal; the next time I go to Florida, I might just fly instead of drive, if it’s only going to cost as much as two or three gas tanks!

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Though we knew that Hollywood Undead had a few songs that were ready to unleash, we had no idea that the Los Angeles rap-rock outfit would release a new EP out of nowhere, titled ‘Psalms’.
Speaking about the EP and the band’s intent with its release, Johnny 3 Tears had this to say.
“On our new EP, we tackle darker subjects such as life, death, and suicide. As a band, we try to convey messages of hope and with this project specifically, redemption. If I could speak to every individual who needs help I would. But no one can do that, and that’s why we make the music we do. Hopefully we can help someone with these songs. They have definitely helped us.”
You can check out the cover artwork, full track listing, and where to stream/download the EP below.
01.) Bloody Nose
02.) Live Fast Die Young
03.) Something To Believe
04.) Another Level
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New York Lawmakers Want Tint Checked at Annual Vehicle InspectionsJune 17th, 2015 by Casey Flores
Tinted windows are being targeted in New York.
A bill (S3345) is making its way through the New York state legislature that would require all tinted windows on vehicles to be tested during their annual inspection.
The bill’s sponsor, senator John A. DeFrancisco (R-I-C, Syracuse), says, that many New Yorkers are currently “violating the law” by driving vehicles with tint exceeding state regulations (70 percent visual light transmission on the front and back side windows with no restrictions on the rear).
The bill has passed the Senate and is in the House transportation committee. It states that if a vehicle window is composed of or treated with material that has a light transmittance of less than 70 percent, it would not pass state inspection.
“We need to start taking a proactive approach to fixing this problem,” Senator DeFrancisco says. “Dark tinted glass on cars can inhibit drivers from making necessary eye contact with pedestrians and other drivers. It can also place law enforcement in jeopardy when making traffic stops or conducting investigations because he or she cannot see what activity is occurring in the vehicle.”
Darrell Smith, executive director of the IWFA, has little confidence the bill will pass.
“Almost every year there are one or more bills introduced in New York State to further restrict or limit the use of window film on automobiles in that state,” he says. “The law there already prohibits the use of almost all films except some almost clear UV-protection films or very dark films on limousines or multi-passenger vehicles, so they are merely looking at becoming more restrictive in a state that has little legal market for automotive window films as is.”
Smith explains that almost every year, the proposed bills die in the legislature “due to concerns over budgetary and enforcement constraints. The IWFA tries to monitor all these bills and identify those which might prevent a future market for films from developing there, but most of these proposed bills will either die or if not will have little impact on the legal market for films there today.”
Tiffany Latino, communications director for the senator, echoes Smith’s remarks. She’s not convinced the bill will make it past the House transportation committee before it goes on recess, which is in a few days.


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When Metroid was first released it was a unique game: with a lot of exploring to do across a giant map and with plenty of hidden items and paths, those willing to spend the time to find everything were well rewarded. The original title has aged fairly poorly though — the game lacks many things we take for granted nowadays, one being that there is no map, so your only options are to try and remember every path or draw a crude map yourself.
You'd expect it to be well known whether the sequel rectifies these issues, but for some reason Metroid II: Return of Samus seems to be the most overlooked entry in the series. Is that because it's a bad game, or just because not a lot of people know about it? This release on the 3DS Virtual Console gives this title another chance to make its case.
Taking place after Metroid Prime 3: Corruption and before Super Metroid in the series timeline, Samus has been ordered to travel to SR388, the Metroid home planet, to exterminate every remaining specimen once and for all and prevent the Space Pirates from using them again. With that basic premise in hand, it becomes clear that this game is much, much more linear than the first. SR388 is divided into different levels — progress into the planet's deeper regions is blocked by a huge vertical tunnel filled with lava, with exits to the sides leading off to relatively small separate areas housing Metroid nests. Killing a certain number of Metroids will (somehow) cause the lava to lower, granting you access to deeper, more challenging sections of the planet.
As with most titles in the series, the most famous "regular" Metroids don't actually appear until near the end of the game. Before that, you'll mostly be killing Metroids in different stages of their evolution — Alpha, Gamma, Zeta and Omega. Naturally, they become much stronger and faster as you progress, so when you encounter stronger types you need to have some spare lives ready. There's a total of 39 Metroids to kill to eliminate the species, with the last naturally being the biggest test.
Of course, it wouldn't be a Metroid game without various power-ups. Aside from the collectible Missile Expansions and Energy Tanks, you'll get pretty much every single thing which was also in the first game — Morph Ball Bombs, Ice and Wave Beams, the Varia Suit, High Jump Boots, the Screw Attack and more. This title also introduces many more power-ups which have since returned for other games in the series - the Space Jump Boots, Spider Ball and Plasma Beam, to name a few. Not all equipment is necessary to beat the game, but it'll certainly make it a lot easier.
One of the biggest issues with the first Metroid game was the immense difficulty you'd face after dying; there was no easy way to restore life and missiles, meaning you'd have to keep killing enemies in the hopes of them dropping health and ammo for you. Metroid II seriously improves on this, although it's still not exactly perfect. Scattered around the various locales of SR388 are energy and missile-restoring "hot spots". Running into either of these icons will fully restore the thing they represent. They're still a far cry from Super Metroid's health-restoring save points, but anything is better than spending an hour regaining life and ammo. Metroid II also features save points, made possible by a battery backup in the original Game Boy cart. When these are combined with the Virtual Console restore point and suspend state functions, there are plenty of save options to help you through the game.
Graphically this title is fine: the background in almost every area is entirely black, but the platforms in the foreground and the enemies on and around them are all quite detailed, so you can easily identify what you're trying to kill. Perhaps the game's only bad point is the music. Some of the areas have basic tunes which, although not really good, are somewhat catchy, but most places seem to have what sounds like an attempt at ambient sounds — random bleeps and bloops which are supposed to be environmental tones. Sadly, this doesn't really work and they tend to get annoying after hearing them again and again.
Metroid II expands on the original title quite nicely. There's still no map for the game's giant world, but because it's fairly linear it shouldn't really be a problem most of the time. There's still a decent amount of exploration and hidden items to find, and the hunt to find and kill the 39 Metroids is fairly fun. Although nowhere near the 2D masterpiece that is Super Metroid, Metroid II has held up better than the original game and as such is still very much worth playing.
Play the Game Boy cartridge an GBC or a GBA, and you get colour! Samus is orange, environments are blue, and missile doors are red. If you have access to the cartridge, it's a much nicer experience that way.
I didn't really get into Metroid until I played this one.
It's the game that got me hooked on the series.
draw a crude map yourself.
Here's one someone else prepared earlier:
Heres what they should do for this game. Just like Link's Awakening, make a version of this called....i dunno something like Mettroid II: Return of Samus DX, which is the same game with color and a couple new features.
I played a bit of this yesterday. It's okay but almost sort of boring considering there's no real bosses and the overworld enemies are somewhat bland. I like the bleepy-boopy quality of the music though and the graphics, although monochromatic, are pretty nice for a Gameboy title. I feel like this score of 7 is pretty accurate.
Every true Metroid fan is paying simply to hear this awesome track again:
Marcel, As far as I remember, Super Metroid had save points but they were not health-restoring - just standard save points.
I haven't played very much of the game, but so far I'm surprised at how much this game improved upon its predecessor's controls.
I think I'll just look for the cartridge.
black white hurts my eye's x(
@4 Actually, Nintendo was planning on making a color version like Link's Awakening, but it got cancelled.
@7 I am practically buying the game for that music.
this game is fun, but hard.... I cant find any more metroids and ive only killed 1
Time to play the only Metroid left I have never played... oh, and Metroid Other M, once I get a Wii U... stupid dual layered disc read issue (or I may finally break down and send my Wii in for repair).
No no, we had a map. I called mine "Nintendo Power."
@thomas I remember that!! I used "nintendo Power" . It was my game guide back in the day for tons of games....
I'll probably really enjoy this one. 2D Metroid is definitely my thing.
It's pretty good. No colour is a big letdown for this game, but for a gameboy colour game it's still 8/10.
I'm really digging this game, it's as old as me, and it's still awesome
The black and white goes with the slight horror vibe you get as you are constantly unsure when you will happen upon another Metroid... and of course you always hear that creepy music that lets you know right when you're low on energy.
This game is every bit as amazing as I had hoped.
An excellent game. While I do own the original cart (and have for a while), I'll definitely re-purchase it once I own a 3DS. A 10/10 in my book (but I'm very biased when it comes to Metroid)...
@Marcel: As rogue_agent said, Super Metroid did have save points, but they didn't restore your health. Super Metroid also had health and missile restoring stations like this game...
Definitely picking this one up at some point. Great review!
Nice review! Not a massive score, but still worth a download someday for a Metroid fan such as myself!
Benn playing a bit of it, and I'm enjoying it.
Still, the lack of colour can make traversing the environments quite difficult, as it's hard to differentiate areas. Overall, though, this is an impressive Game Boy game!
7/10? Are you kidding me? This game deserves no less than an 8/10, and that's only because of the hardware restrictions (lack of color, ect.). I'm not sure why Metroid 1 & 2 always get the shaft and Zelda 1 & 2 are still so highly reguarded. These games have held up far better than the NES Zelda games.
@Bass_XO: Thanks for the link... Now I can finally finish the game. lol
@Link245: The game is in color, as somebody pointed out. This is a Super Game Boy Game Pak. Until Nintendo releases color options for the Super Game Boy Paks I'm not going to by this one.
I agree with you, TheDarkness. Metroid is almost always jipped by the game community and many journalists. I think the NES Metroid had one of the best NES soundtracks and was enjoyable. The difficulty IS a turn off in it, as it's brutal, but there were many NES games I've never beaten that were still a blast.
Then again, I also think Metroid Other M is an amazing title that explores a very human Samus. Most gamer guys were mad because they didn't want their crazy stoic BA woman to be human.
Linear my ! I spent FOUR HOURS trying to figure out where I had to go next, until I went to my ship and used a map to get where I needed to be.
To give a better example, I had 200 missiles, five energy tanks(which for some reason is the max you can carry as I picked up a sixth and it didn't credit me as such), the Plasma Beam, and all power ups except the Screw Attack and I STILL had 18 Metroids remaining.....
@TheDarkness totally agree with you 110%! This game deserves a 8/10, I would give it a 9/10 simply because it's greyscale, but other than that, its an awesome gaming achievement on the device it was intended to be played on, and as an avid retro gaming fan and player, this game is on one of my top 10 all time 'best' gameboy games list. A+
Definitely deserves better than a 7. It has virtually no weaknesses that aren't directly related to its age and the capabilities of the hardware at the time. Remember, back when Metroid II came out, it was a pretty creepy game. As a kid, it took me days to get over my fear of Gamma Metroids.
And the opening music track that begins once you start the game is absolutely one of the best of all time.
Maaaaaaaaaan, I loved this game. The best was how it managed to scare the crap out of me as a kid when I'd enter a room expecting to fight a Metroid I've already killed, but then the thing turns into some gigantic hideous beast that was way tougher than the last one. I love all the Metroid games, but that alone makes it the most memorable to me.
This got me into the Metroid series, I remember renting Metroid on the NES and I probably got like 3% complete in the week that I had it. Brutal...Brutal. Too brutal. This was much easier but it made me a fan because of that. Since I never beat the Metroid on NES or read any game magazines when I was younger, I did not know Samus was a girl until many years later. And I called her Metroid not Samus. I also called Link, Zelda. Anyway to me its a classic and a 10 out of 10. I think it has dated well, its still fun, I'd say 9 out of 10. Its one of those Gameboy games that MADE the Gameboy.
lol i called samus metroid to when i got my NES metroid. i couldnt beat the game either so i didnt know samus was a girl until i got super smash bros brawl
@tryken: actually, i was upset because i didn't want my crazy Stoic BA woman To be a wuss who breaks down at the sight of ridley despite the fact that she's beaten him 3 or 4 times.
Being a small-scale, mapless Metroid title, making the game more linear was a wise choice on the dev's part. I have fond memories of playing this on an emulator with my cousin at my grandma's house.
And as I was compelled to link for Bionic Commando, thus am I such for Metroid II. Jonas Kyratzes's blogs on The Music of, Knowledge and Fear in, and the Graphics of Metroid II attest to the game's strengths from the platform's limitations, and SR388 to Soleil via Koholint Island covers his influences from this, Link's Awakening, and what's otherwise known as "Crusader of Centy".
1Up gave this game a D+. Well, they can go live in Sonyland, then. Idiots.
This game is awesome.
i didnt care for this one cause like the first game it didnt have a map so i got lost very very easily XD
This one is up there with Wario Land 2 and Link's Awakening as some of my favorite GB games. the way you gradually traverse the planet makes the lack of a map less of an issue than the original without having the areas be too small a la Fusion. The control is undeniably more solid and the powerups are ballin'. Graphics are pretty dang good as well for what it is.
The hunting for Metroids are quite addictive as well in the 'just gonna find one more' way.
The few issues I do have are the lack of music, bosses and that one too many missile expansion is outright given to you. I assume this is deliberate since you live and die by missiles in this game, but still.
I finally got this as a download from Club Nintendo. I could not stop playing this game once I started. I recommend pulling up the map from Nintendo Power to make the game more enjoyable. A great game from start to finish!
@TheGreenSpiny: Metroid II was not a SGB enhanced game pak. However, in an issue of, I believe, Nintendo Power, there was a color screenshot of this on a purple Gameboy Color. It's unknown if the image was a mock-up, or really getting the Color treatment, like Link's Awakening did.
Yeah, it is easy to get lost in this game. But, much like others have said, & I will paraphrase, pretty much the lack of color, making it incredibly easy to get lost quick, combined w/ the fact that as an early GB title, the game over-reuses design structures, making areas identical, & very hard to differentiate. Plus, the music/sfx, or lack of. Yes, I would also say this score is very accurate.
Due to the lack of color options, if I will d/l this, I will do so using my Club Nintendo coins this month. I just tonight typed in a CN survey that until Nintendo allow us to 1.play GB games w/ Super Gameboy customizations options, 2.play Super Gameboy game paks with the on-cartridge enhancements, & 3.allow us to play multi-mode carts in the mode we want, then most of my VC purchases will not include any of the Gameboy line prior to the GBC.
I also told Nintendo I'd buy more, if they implemented a decent, & working account-based system.
Surely was a mock-up.
For a Metroid game this is kind of weak.
Super, Fusion, Zero, Prime has spoiled me. Perhaps I'd feel differently if this was the first Metroid game I played.
I like how one of the reviewer's main gripes was that there's a lack of a "map" feature. And that you have to draw the map yourself.
..........Really? This kid just gave his age away. This is just one of the cool features of Metroid in general, or any expansive adventure game in those times. You have to work at it to finish it, even if it means drawing a 'crude' map or waiting for the latest issue of EGM or Nintendo Power.
I don't think it's a reason to complain at all. Today's gaming generation seriously has their Master Swords handed to them......smh
I came here to see if I should get this as a Club Nintendo reward, and then I see over there you being quoted, @Drake
Great job, by the way
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Nearly a third of all teachers who were surveyed said they took food into school to feed pupils. Photograph: Martin Argles for the Guardian
A sixth of teachers are spending up to £25 a month buying bread, fruit and snacks to feed pupils who turn up to school without having eaten breakfast, according to the findings of a survey.
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Modafinil is recommended to patients in order to treat daytime sleepiness. Such sleep disorders such as excessive daytime sleepiness or sudden attack of sleep especially during working hours can show due to a lack of Neurological functions.
Starting from narcolepsy, Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), and Shift Work Sleep Disorder (SWSD) to Insomnia reasons for daytime sleep can be many. But one best treatment options to overcome such kind of sleepiness disorder is Modafinil.
Modafinil contains an FDA-approved active ingredient known as Modafinil. Such types of medicines fall under the eugeroics class of medication and help people suffering from day sleepiness stay awake and alert.
Below are some key aspects of how Modafinil helps treat sleep disorders caused by narcolepsy, Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), and Shift Work Sleep Disorder (SWSD) to Insomnia.
- Indications: Modafinil is prescribed by a doctor after diagnosis of daytime sleepiness. Panic attacks of sleep during working hours or feelings of sleepiness during odd hours can be well treated with the help of Modafinil.
- Action Plan: Modafinil the FDA-approved active ingredient is clinically approved as a cognitive-enhancing medication and to be prescribed to patients with abnormal hours of sleepiness issues. The work function includes the enhancement of neurotransmitters present in the brain that provoke wakefulness, activeness, alertness, etc.
- Duration of Effect: In between 10 to 12 hours of time, when one tablet consumed as prescribed at the same time every day is what most users of Modafinil and researchers say.
- Legal Status: Ingredients of Modafinil are clinically and FDA approved, yet regal status differs in each country. If you live in the USA, UK, or European region you will most likely need a valid prescription to buy Modafinil online.
To date, Modafinil has shown great progress in treating daytime sleep disorders caused by numerous reasons. But to make proper use of this medicine it is very important for a person suffering from day sleepiness to consult a doctor.
On behalf of clinical evaluation, your doctor may further guide you on how and when to take this medication.
The working nature of Modafinil ?
The working nature of this cognitive-enhancing medication includes the activation of neurotransmitters in the brain that help a person stay awake, alert, and attentive.
Key functions of Modafinil include:
- Neurotransmitter Modulation: The use of Modafinil strength enhances dopamine, norepinephrine, and histamine present in the brain. This Neurotransmitter modulation in the brain motivates awareness, wakefulness and attentiveness in a person.
- Norepinephrine: Norepinephrine when works as a neurotransmitter is made out of dopamine. Norepinephrine enhancement with Modafinil helps increase alertness, arousal and attention. At the same time, it also helps constrict blood vessels that help to maintain a normal level of blood pressure under stressful situations. It is also linked to the control sleep-wake cycle, memory and emotions.
- Enhancer: The use of Modafinil helps enhance Orexin, Hypocretin, and the Hypothalamus which then further enhances wakefulness and alertness-promoting agents that are present inside the brain. Stimulated level of these receptors in the brain helps aid in wakefulness and alertness.
- GABA Inhibition: Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) plays a major in creating the feeling of relaxation in the body. This usually helps a person fall asleep. Modafinil Inhibits GABA to promote wakefulness over the feeling of body relaxation.
The use of Modafinil promotes awareness and inhibits the feeling of daytime sleepiness. But to attain the best benefits from this cognitive-enhancing medication it is important to consider health expert guidance.
Dose guidelines on Modafinil?
Neurochemistry, underlying sleep disorder, and body response toward Modafinil play a major role in determining the use of this medicine. Hence certain rules and regulations should be adhered to when treating daytime sleepiness or working hours sleepiness disorder with Modafinil.
Usual guidelines set by health experts on the use of Modafinil
Dosage: Make use of only one tablet of Modafinil in 24 hours of time.
Consumption Timing: Consumption time of Modafinil may vary in each case. For example, when treating sleepiness issues caused by narcolepsy, insomnia or obstructive sleep apnea doctor may recommend using Modafinil strength during morning hours.
While treating office hours sleepiness caused by shift work sleep disorder health experts may say to use this cognitive-enhancing medication 1 hour before starting your work.
Rules and Regulation on Administration: Modafinil is an oral medication treatment option hence should only be consumed orally with the help of a glass of water.
To get maximum benefit from this medicine stick to the doctor’s prescription. At the same time make sure to attend all follow-up appointments with your doctor to get routine body check-ups.
Certain measures and precautions to take when planning to take Modafinil into action
Health check-up and monetarization: Before or during the treatment it is important to get medical check-ups on time. Under certain healthcare problems or when using certain medication on a regular basis use of Modafinil may not be advised.
Prescription: Use of Modafinil 200 should be as directed by a health expert. Excess or low intake may have a negative impact on treatment.
Side Effects: Mild side effects are obvious for new users, but in case any side effect persists or causes health problems with the use of this cognitive-enhancing medication contact a health expert immediately.
Restriction: Do not use medications that can interact with Modafinil strength at the same time avoid alcohol.
Side Effects that can arise with the use of Modafinil
Side effects caused by this cognitive-enhancing medication are mild strokes of headache, Nausea, Dizziness, Dry Mouth, Insomnia, Digestive Issues, Back Pain, Nervousness etc often found in new users.
Rare side effects diagnosed with the use of Modafinil are Elevated Blood Pressure, Liver Enzyme Changes, Allergic Reactions, Mood Changes, Chest Pain, Abnormal Heartbeat, etc. Make sure to consult a doctor if the symptoms of these side effects arise.
What medications can interact with Modafinil cognitive-enhancing medication?
Medicines like Warfarin that fall under the Anticoagulant category
- Hormonal contraceptives
- Anti-seizure Medications
- Medicine used for birth control
- Tricyclic Antidepressants medicine
- Antifungal such as Ketoconazole
- Blood Pressure Control Medications
- Antibiotics like Erythromycin
- Medicine related to Dopamine
- Hormonal Therapies

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AMD EPYC Milan processors have been launched in the past months. Thus, the company broke its own record by taking a big leap in the market. Growing 1.8 percent in the server market, the company increased its total share to 8.9 percent. However, the American manufacturer does not seem to be satisfied with this. The roadmap of AMD EPYC Embedded processors has emerged.
The company continued to grow steadily every quarter after introducing Zen architecture.
AMD EPYC roadmap revealed: 5 nm and Zen 4
According to the roadmap Leaked by Videocardz, AMD is planning to play big in the next AMD EPYC processors. CEO Lisa Su stated in an interview she gave to the press at CES 2021 that we will see more cores in the coming years. According to the leaked table, AMD EPYC 7004 series, codenamed Genoa, will exceed the 64 core limit.
The series, which is planned to come with the Zen 4 architecture, which is 5 nm production, may have a 96 core / 192 thread design at the top. Of course, more cores result in larger processor size. Leaks indicate that the processor size will also grow.
The new processors with a maximum of 64 cores per partition will come in two partitions. At this point, there is no clear detail about whether a 128-core processor will come or not.
The AMD EPYC roadmap states that the Zen 4 architecture will arrive in 2022. This increases the possibility that desktop Ryzen processors, which will be released at the end of the year, will come with the Zen 3+ architecture, which is 6 nm production. Expectations were that AMD would launch 5 nm processors with Zen 4 architecture at the end of the year. However, the crises in chip production seem to have affected AMD.
AMD EPYC 7004 processors will also host design and manufacturing improvements. Thus, major improvements are expected on the performance per watt side. The leaks are that the top model 96-core processor will come with 320W TDP.
In addition to all this, the new processors will also have DDR5 memory support. It is also expected to have PCIe 5.0 support.


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Brees now has 78,747 passing yards in his career. While he broke the NFL record a couple years ago, the professional outdoor football record (in other words, arena discluded) is 79,816 held by a guy named Anthony Calvillo, who played his entire career in the CFL. The reason this record interests me, is that the last guy to hold the record for ONLY his play in the NFL was Johnny Unitas, whose total was passed by a guy named Ron Lancaster in the 1975 CFL season. Warren Moon broke the record in the mid-90's and became the first professional QB to throw for 70,000 yards (NFL and CFL). Since then, the record has been broken by Damon Allen (another CFL QB and Marcus's younger brother), and by Calvillo.
However, Brees is right now on pace to take back the record for the Red, White, and Blue for the first time in 45 years, only 1,070 yards away. If all goes well, he can get the record in 3-4 more games. Go, Drew, go!


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While I was living in the United Kingdom in 2008, I took a quick tour through the Highlands of Scotland with Haggis Adventures. It was three of the most beautiful days of my life. I’m eager to return one day soon to see even more of this magnificent place. For now, allow me to reminisce via this collection of photos from my trip. Enjoy!
It was rare for myself and one of my coworkers at Bodeans to have a day off at the same time. This was especially rare with my coworker and friend Martina, who worked the most out of anybody.
When the unexpected day did arise that we both had the day off, we made plans to visit Kew Gardens, London’s royal botanical gardens. Located southwest of the city, the gardens host many large greenhouses containing the world’s largest collection of plants from around the world.
The grounds also host other attractions including Queen Charlotte’s cottage, Kew Palace, and a treetop walkway. Many of these are only open during the summer months, and were thus closed on the day of our visit, but we enjoyed walking through the gardens nonetheless.
The day was overcast and chilly, but the rain held off just long enough for us to explore the grounds. I captured a large collection of photographs — these are my favorites.
Erstwhile Expeditions is an ongoing series in which I reflect on my past travel experiences. I recently wrote about the good times I spent with my amazing flatmates and shared some photos from a weekday walk along the Thames. In my last post, I showed you some photos from a day in Greenwich.
On a particularly fine Saturday in the early spring of 2008, my flatmate and I ventured out for a day trip to Greenwich.
You may be familiar with Greenwich, as it is the home of the Greenwich Meridian, the prime meridian of the world, upon which our modern time zones are based.
Greenwich is also home to the Royal Naval College, the National Maritime Museum, and the Royal Observatory. The area was a popular resort town in the 18th century, and the historic buildings have been upkept beautifully since.
I was a little surprised to discover that Greenwich lies inside the greater London area, and is accessible via London’s underground system. Perhaps due to my inability to properly read a map, I had always imagined Greenwich to be much farther outside of London.
During our visit, we ran across a strange group of costumed young adults. They seemed to be participants in some kind of race. They milled around the observatory grounds for some time before suddenly taking off running down the hill into the park below. Most of them were dressed like various foods, but we did see one man in an elaborate tin foil fork costume.
I love how crazy the British are.
Erstwhile Expeditions is an ongoing series in which I reflect on my past travel experiences. I recently wrote about my search for a new job in London and the good times I spent with my amazing flatmates. In my last post, I shared some photos from a weekday walk along the Thames.
Back when I lived in London, I found that I had an occasional day to myself. I devoted many of these days to running errands and hiding inside from bad weather, but many more I dedicated to exploring the city.
On one particularly sunny afternoon in February, I threw on my coat, grabbed my camera, and hopped on the tube, unsure where I would end up. By the time we’d arrived at Westminster Station, I’d made up my mind.
I disembarked and made my way towards the south bank of the Thames, photographing everything that caught my eye.
I enjoy looking through old photographs. Aside from the obvious nostalgia involved in revisiting the past, I notice how much my photography skills have improved. Photos that I was once proud of now make me cringe a little bit.
Thinking back on my experiences, I sometimes wonder why I didn’t photograph certain things that I would definitely capture now. Similarly, I wonder why I bothered to capture certain things at all. At the time, certain things must have stood out to me more than others. Different things were important to me.
Erstwhile Expeditions is an ongoing series in which I reflect on my past travel experiences. I recently wrote about how I left my first overseas job after only four weeks and began searching for something better. In my last post, I wrote about the good times I spent with my amazing London flatmates.
Erstwhile Expeditions is an ongoing series in which I reflect on my past travel experiences. I recently wrote about my search for my first job in London and how I left that job after only four weeks. In my last post, I wrote about the search for something better.
One of the best things about moving back to London was my new flat.
I discovered the flat through Nick, a friend that I had met upon first arriving in London. We had kept in touch during my few weeks away, and he had moved into our work abroad program’s long-term hostel. As luck would have it, just as I was returning to London, a room became available and I quickly snagged it.
The flat was a traditional-style English flat, located in West Kensington. It housed two bedrooms and one bathroom on each floor, except for the main floor which replaced one of the bedrooms with a living area.
Each bedroom had two beds and a small kitchenette. The kitchenette was a large cabinet with a few shelves, a mini-fridge, and a stovetop. It was nice for simple meals, but I didn’t cook a lot at home.
My roommate and I had a room on the second floor, overlooking the street. Our room had high ceilings and two massive windows. We had a beautiful view of an old church across the block.
Morgan, my roommate, had been living in the flat for some time before I moved in. She was Canadian, and was on a year-long work visa, thus she remained my roommate for the entirety of my stay. We got along quite well. She was working an office job with regular weekday hours, and I was waitressing with odd hours. We each got to spend a lot of personal time alone, but also had many occasions to hang out together.
The rest of my flatmates were a lot of fun, too. While a few people came and went during my stay, those of us there for a long time formed a core group of friends. We had a lot of fun together, hanging out and exploring the city.
We became regulars at a few local pubs and participated in their respective pub quizzes. We tried all kinds of food at local eateries. One warm evening, we grilled kebabs in our tiny backyard. We took day trips both around the city and even ventured out to other English towns. We wandered through Greenwich and had tea in Stratford-upon-Avon. We visited Canterbury Cathedral. We even travelled as a group to our local laundromat, lugging suitcases back and forth down the city streets.
On rainy evenings after work, we lounged in our little living room watching British television shows. Nick worked at a cupcake shop and would sometimes bring leftovers home for us to devour.
I spent much of my time traveling exploring places on my own, but there was something special about the time I spent with my flatmates. I experienced new things through the eyes of a group of friends — not just my own.
Even though we’ve since lost touch, I’m grateful for the time I spent with them in London. They enriched my experience and left me with countless memories that I could not have created alone.

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Dismissing Claim for failure to comply with Court's prior order.
|Claimant(s):||THOMAS A. BAILEY, MD and MAXINE LYNN BAILEY|
|Claimant short name:||BAILEY|
|Footnote (claimant name) :|
|Defendant(s):||STATE OF NEW YORK|
|Footnote (defendant name) :|
|Judge:||CATHERINE E. LEAHY-SCOTT|
|Claimant's attorney:||Thomas A. Bailey, MD and Maxine Lynn Bailey, Pro Se|
|Defendant's attorney:||Hon. Letitia James, Attorney General
By: Kevin A. Grossman, Esq., Assistant Attorney General
|Third-party defendant's attorney:|
|Signature date:||December 9, 2019|
|See also (multicaptioned case)|
On June 1, 2017, Claimants filed this Claim alleging personal injuries and loss of consortium following an incident at the State University of New York at Cortland ("SUNY Cortland") in which Claimant Thomas A. Bailey was allegedly struck in the head with a football while attending a SUNY Cortland football game.
By Order to Show Cause executed by the undersigned on August 2, 2019, Edward P. Ryan, Esq. sought to withdraw as attorney of record for Claimants in the above-referenced Claim. Defendant did not oppose the application and no response to Mr. Ryan's application for withdrawal was received from Claimants.
By Decision and Order dated September 11, 2019 and entered September 16, 2019, this Court granted Mr. Ryan's application on the condition that he, as relevant here, (1) "serve a copy of this Decision and Order with notice of entry on Claimants by certified mail, return receipt requested" on or before September 23, 2019 and file an affidavit of service with the return receipt attached and (2) "provide Claimants with a copy of his file, by certified mail, return receipt requested, or by personal service, at their last known address" on or before September 23, 2019 and "file an affidavit of compliance with the Clerk of the Court" (Bailey v State of New York, Claim No. 129774, Motion No. M-94354, Leahy-Scott, J., Sept. 11, 2019, at 4)
The Court directed Claimants to "file a Notice of Appearance by new counsel with the Clerk of the Court or notify the Clerk of the Court . . . , in writing, of their intention to proceed pro se" within 60 days of the filing of the Decision Order (id.). The Court advised that Claimants' failure "to so notify the Clerk of the Court or appear by new counsel within such 60-day period" would result in dismissal of the order "without further order of the Court" (id. at 4-5). Additionally, the Court ordered a calendar call for the above Claim for December 3, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at the New York State Court of Claims in Syracuse, New York provided that Claimants retained new counsel or submitted a written notification of their intention to proceed pro se (see id. at 5).
On October 1, 2019, Mr. Ryan submitted an Affidavit of Compliance attesting that he (1) served a copy of the Court's September 11, 2019 Decision and Order upon Claimants at their last known address by certified mail, return receipt requested on September 18, 2019 and (2) personally served a copy of his Claim file upon Claimants on September 19, 2019 (see Aff of Compliance ¶¶ 5-6). Attached to the Affidavit of Compliance was an affidavit of service of the Decision and Order and the return receipt.
In accordance with this Court's September 11, 2019 Decision and Order, Claimants had until November 18, 2019 (60 days from the filing of the Decision and Order on September 18, 2019)(1) to file a Notice of Appearance by new counsel or submit a written notification of their intention to proceed pro se. To date, Claimants have failed to file a Notice of Appearance by new counsel or submit a written notification of their intention to proceed pro se. Additionally, neither Claimants nor a new counsel appeared at the New York State Court of Claims in Syracuse, New York on December 3, 2019. Consequently, the Claim is dismissed due to Claimants' default (see Uniform Rules for Ct Cl [22 NYCRR] § 206.15).
Accordingly, it is hereby
ORDERED that Claim No. 129774 is dismissed in its entirety.
ORDERED that service of a copy of this Order by the Chief Clerk of the Court shall be made upon Claimants by regular mail, to 1748 New Scotland Road, Slingerlands, New York 12159 within two weeks from the filing of this Order and upon Defendant by regular mail or messenger delivery, to the Office of the New York State Attorney General, within two weeks from the filing of this Order.
December 9, 2019
Albany, New York
CATHERINE E. LEAHY-SCOTT
Judge of the Court of Claims
1. The sixtieth day after accrual of the claim was Sunday, November 17, 2019. Thus, Claimant had until Monday, November 18, 2019 to file a Notice of Appearance through new counsel or submit a written notification of their intention t proceed pro se (see General Construction Law § 25-a ).


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God has a funny way of working things out.
Somehow, I don’t understand in what way or why, all the pieces in a puzzle slowly fell into place. So here I am, once again staring at a familiar friend, Orion. He comforts me and reminds me that it is winter, when the word is cold, dark, and crisp. If 1997 was the year that change was demanded and happened, then 1998 was the year that the new took root and began to grow (and grew.) Even as I wrote my first essay in Nashville, Tennessee a full year ago, there were hints and whispers of what the year would be like and where I would go. Now, it would seem, I am here.
So what’s here?
If I’ve learned anything, then I have learned to expect the unexpected. For a while, I thought I would have the chance to return to Nashville and engage in many of the same activities that I did at the last time the night had its longest hold on this part of the earth. None of that happened, however, and I ended up at home. No worry, even though I had received some notes passed in study hall to me about what this year had in store for me, I really had no idea what happened. Thank God. That made the suspense all the more thrilling.
Apparently God dropped someone into my life when I wasn’t looking, and somehow all of the frustration, grief, and struggle made sense and was VERY NECESSARY to set the steps into motion. And so, this summer, under the oddest of circumstances a different new friendship began. And somehow, before I knew it, I had told someone that I was in love with her(!) What’s even more amazing is that she told me the same and a new journey into a familiar, but altogether different territory began.
I have learned more in the past six months than I ever could have possibly anticipated. I’m learning about true joy. Joy that comes from God alone. Joy that pervades life such that it overrides circumstance. Joy that comes from the assurance that on a grand scheme, my life is in the hands of a wise God. I’m learning that the more I trust and give up control of my life, the more I enjoy it. It’s an odd paradox.
A wise man once told me
I was dying just the same
The past can be like sidewalk chalk
If you will dance and pray for rain
So now everything is in place and all is right in the world? Hardly. The future is indeed bright. Graduation and a whole new life inches closer and I can start to make out faint details of what’s ahead, like the hazy outline of the Georgia mountains as I drive north on a favorite highway. As beautiful as this new adventure is, there is lots to do to insure that the storm will not wither the grass, nor will the weeds choke out the grass before it grows. Without reliance on God, there is no hope, but with Him, nothing is to big to dream of. “When I became a man, I put childish ways behind me.” (Is i any coincidence that this verse appears immediately after the Bible’s most thorough and lengthy discourse about love?) Also, there are still remnants of a broken, ugly time that still manifests itself in the present. Is there any way to manipulate into something more appealing (or at least, less ugly?) or must it be totally left behind for good? Whatever the case, my tasks are clear for 1999. God hasn’t nearly finished His work and that leaves me relieved, because that means there’s more to be discovered.
FAITH MY EYES
as i survey the ground for ants looking for a place to sit and read
i’m reminded of the streets of my hometown,
and how they’re much like this concrete that’s warm beneath my feet;
how i’m all wrapped up in my mothers face
with a touch of my father just up around the eyes
and the sound of my brothers laugh,
but more wrapped up in what binds our ever distant lives
hometown weather is on tv
and i imagine the lives of the people living there
and i’m curious if they imagine me
they just want to leave; i wish that i could stay
but if i must go, things i trust will be better off without me
but i don’t want to know; life is better off a mystery
so keep em coming, these lines on the road
and keep me responsible be it a light or heavy load
keep me guessing with these blessings in disguise
and i’ll walk with grace my feet and faith my eyes
even from chico to charlottesville i’m always well provided for
but left with longing just enough to remind me of the day before
and to visit places from my past, but only for an hour or so
which is long enough to smell the air, to tell the tale and find the door
but i get turned around; i mistake some happiness for blessing
and i’m blessed as the poor, yet i judge success by how i’m dressing
what’s passed down from year to year; sentiment, names, and recipes
i’d like to pass down more than that a grace that’s bigger than my greatest fears
so i’ll sing a song of my hometown, i’ll breathe the air and walk the streets
maybe find a place to sit and read, and the ants are welcomed company
“The days only become brighter from here.”


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Rwanda has launched a campaign to encourage all men to be circumcised, to reduce the risk of catching HIV/Aids.
Soldiers and policemen are being urged to be circumcised
A health minister told the BBC that soldiers, policemen and students would be asked to come forward first for circumcision.
The UN World Health Organisation has said male circumcision reduces the risk of heterosexual HIV infection.
But correspondents say it is rare in Rwanda where the majority Christian population do not practise it.
Rwanda has successfully managed to lower the spread of Aids in recent years thanks to its HIV campaign.
RWANDA IN FIGURES
2002: One of countries worst hit by HIV
2000: 11% of adults HIV-positive
2003-6: $30.5m grant to fight Aids: 12m condoms distributed500,000 tests and counselling provided5,000 patients received ARVsSchool fees paid for 27,000 orphans or vulnerable childrenHealth insurance schemes subsidised for 52,000 homes100,000 participated in income-generating activities
2007: 3% of adults HIV-positive
2008: Campaign for all men to be circumcised
Figures from the World Bank last year put the prevalence of Aids in the country at about 3%, down from 11% in 2000.
"We took this decision from a statistical point of view," Innocent Nyaruhirira, secretary of state for Aids prevention, told the BBC's Great Lakes Service.
"It is a fact that men who are circumcised are 60% more likely to be protected against HIV during sexual intercourse," he said.
"We will start this campaign with the new born and young men in universities, the army and police."
While it will be nominally voluntary, correspondents say many in the armed forces will regard it as an order.
Mr Nyaruhirira said health workers would be trained to make sure there were enough people available to perform the sensitive operation.

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It’s that time of year again! Halloween is just around the corner, and that means it’s time for some fun Halloween fine motor activities.
Our Halloween printables make the perfect addition to your preschool Halloween activities. They’re perfect for helping your child practice their skills.
We have a tracing practice sheet, a scissor practice sheet, and even a q-tip painting activity!
These are all perfect for helping your little one get ready for Halloween. So, grab your supplies and get started!
What are fine motor skills?
Fine motor skills are the ability to control the small muscles in our hands. This control is necessary for tasks like writing, painting, and using tools.
Proper development of fine motor skills is essential for academic success and independence later in life.
Why are fine motor skills important?
Fine motor skills are important for many reasons. For example, they can help your child with writing, drawing, and building.
With well-developed fine motor skills, your child will be able to complete these tasks more easily and with greater accuracy.
Additionally, strong fine motor skills can improve your child’s hand-eye coordination.
How can parents help their children develop fine motor skills?
There are many ways that parents can help their child develop fine motor skills.
One way is to encourage them to use their fingers and hands to grasp, poke, and prod various textures.
Another way is to provide them with opportunities to practice writing, drawing, and painting.
Additionally, parents can support their child’s development by encouraging the child to use both hands together to complete tasks.
Halloween Fine Motor Activities
We hope you enjoy our Halloween fine motor worksheets and that your child has fun while practicing their skills!
COLOR AND TRACE
Coloring is a great way for kids to practice proper pencil grip as well as a way to express their creativity. Tracing the sentences at the bottom of the page is a way to have kids work on letter formation.
Using a q-tip dipped in paint, children will build the letters H, h, M, and m and outline a cute ghost and monster.
Gripping the q-tip strengthens the pincer grasp. Dipping it in the paint and then filling in each dot also helps kids build hand-eye coordination.
Children need lots of practice to master cutting. This activity is perfect for practicing the motion of snipping paper with no right or wrong.
They’re just cutting paper not following lines. Gluing those little piece s of paper to the pumpkin or bat outline is another way to work on hand-eye coordination.
Tracing lines helps children master pencil control. It’s hard work following the lines. These pages also encourage them to work from left to right which is an important tracking skill for young readers.
More Halloween Activities for Preschoolers
Are you looking for even more ways to engage your preschoolers in Halloween-themed activities that also promote their fine motor skills? Look no further! We’ve got plenty of ideas to share with you!
One option to consider is using Halloween pictures to color that require children to color within specific lines, helping them practice control and precision. These worksheets can feature adorable Halloween characters like pumpkins, witches, ghosts, and more, allowing children to unleash their creativity while improving their hand-eye coordination.
Additionally, tracing worksheets with Halloween motifs offer an excellent opportunity for preschoolers to refine their pencil control and pre-writing skills. From tracing spooky spiders to tracing the outline of a pumpkin, these activities provide a playful way to develop hand and finger strength, as well as promote early writing skills.
For a hands-on approach, consider incorporating playdough mats into your Halloween-themed fine motor activities. Children can mold and shape the playdough to create various Halloween items, such as bats, spiders, or haunted houses. Manipulating playdough helps strengthen hand muscles and improves finger dexterity, making it an ideal activity for fine motor development.
Furthermore, Halloween puzzles and number sequencing activities provide fantastic opportunities for children to enhance their fine motor skills while engaging in Halloween-themed fun. These activities require precise manipulation of puzzle pieces or placing numbers in the correct order, encouraging critical thinking and problem-solving skills alongside fine motor development.
To add an extra element of excitement, you can organize fine motor games, such as “Feed the Ghost” or “Mummy Wrap.” These activities involve using fine motor skills to complete tasks like feeding a ghost-shaped container with small objects or wrapping a partner in toilet paper to create a mummy. Such games not only foster fine motor development but also promote social interaction and cooperation among children.
Incorporating Halloween-themed fine motor activities into your preschoolers’ daily routine provides them with a fun and interactive way to develop their motor skills while embracing the spirit of the holiday. So, go ahead and dive into the world of Halloween-themed fine motor worksheets, where learning and excitement intertwine for an unforgettable experience!
Halloween Printables for Preschoolers
Looking to add more variety to your Halloween-themed activities? Our collection of Halloween printables is just what you need!
These resources are not only fun and holiday-themed, but they also provide additional ways to improve your kids’ fine motor skills.
From dot-to-dots to color by number worksheets, there’s something for every little learner.
Click on the links below to explore these exciting printables that will surely enhance your preschooler’s Halloween experience while boosting their fine motor development.
Round Out Your Unit with These Activities
These Halloween Lacing Boards are designed to make learning fun. They’re great for teaching kids fine motor skills, precise hand movements, and how to focus their attention. Your children will have so much fun with this toy, they won’t realize they are learning.
Entertain your little ones with a round or two of this Halloween memory game printable.
This LEGO set features a Vampire with large fangs, movable claws, vest, bow tie and a billowing black cape, plus a small pet bat with movable wings!
Choose a few G rated Halloween movies to watch with your little ones throughout the month of October.


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It is the lowest of the current crop of electric trucks.
It’s lower than some midsize trucks like the Chevrolet Colorado.
Weight and range considerations likely explain the rating.
Despite manufacturers launching new electric cars and SUVs, most eyes in North America are on electric trucks. One that’s garnered plenty of attention is the GMC Hummer EV which promises to be quite the performer in most respects excluding towing.
All recently revealed electrics pickups boast off-roading capabilities, power, and range that are on-par or superior to their ICE counterparts. One important criterion is towing and so far, trucks like the Ford F-150 Lightning (10,000 lbs), Rivian R1T (11,000 lbs), and Tesla Cybertruck (up to 14,000 lbs with the tri-motor layout) are in a war for max towing capacity. One electric that is not in this race is the GMC Hummer EV.
Rated at “only” 7,500 lbs according to The Drive, the Hummer falls short of expectations however there are potentially good reasons for this number. One is that the big GMC already tips the scale at a mammoth 9,000+ lbs. Another is its recently-revealed 329-mile range which would severely be affected while towing as was the case with the R1T.
Bottom line is that, with 1,000 horsepower and massive torque, the GMC Hummer EV will be more about on- and off-road performance than outright capabilities.


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Hearing in Sunanda Pushkar death case adjourned till March 7
A sessions court in Delhi adjourned the hearing in Sunanda Pushkar death case against Congress leader Shashi Tharoor till March 7 on Thursday afternoon.
NEW DELHI: A sessions court in Delhi adjourned the hearing in Sunanda Pushkar death case against Congress leader Shashi Tharoor till March 7 on Thursday afternoon.
Pushkar was found dead in a suite of a luxury hotel in the city on the night of January 17, 2014. The couple were staying in the hotel as the official bungalow of Tharoor was being renovated at that time.
Tharoor, former Union minister and Pushkar's husband, has been charged under sections 498-A (husband or his relative subjecting a woman to cruelty) and 306 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), but has not been arrested in the case.
A Delhi court had earlier sent Pushkar's death case against Tharoor to Sessions court for further proceedings noting that as the matter pertains to abetment of suicide, it was "exclusively triable" by that court. The offences which attract punishment of 7 years or more are triable by the Sessions Court.
The court had directed the Delhi Police to hand over various documents filed along with the charge sheet, including statements of witnesses, to Tharoor on a plea moved by him.
As per the court orders, the Delhi Police had in September handed over copies of all the evidence, including electronic and documentary proof, to Tharoor. The documents included statements of various witnesses recorded in the case.
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KFC has announced that its first ever vegan burger will officially launch across the country by the end of the week.
During the summer, the burger made from Quorn, rather than chicken, was trialled in restaurants in London, Bristol and the Midlands and demand was so high that it sold out in just four days.
Recognising the appetite for the burger which comprises Quorn fillet, coated in the Colonel’s Original Recipe herbs and spice and served with lettuce and vegan mayo, KFC is bringing it back to its menu for good, with the vegan burger available nationwide from Thursday, January 2.
Ira Dubinsky, Innovation Director at KFC UK and Ireland said: “The Colonel was all about welcoming everyone to his table – now vegans, flexitarians and our fried chicken fans can all enjoy the taste of our Original Recipe together.
We’ve worked hard to perfect the flavour and make a Vegan Burger the Colonel would be proud of. It’s the flavour of KFC, just with zero chicken.”
The social media reaction to the KFC 'Zero Chicken' vegan burger being launched out across the country has already been huge. Some one tweeted "can’t wait for the vegan kfc burger to be rolled out," and another excited KFC diner responded "Love all the bad for me food having vegan options. I love salads and veg but I sometimes need a dirty burger."


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Welcome to the majestic Columbia River in Oregon, a true paradise for anglers worldwide. As a seasoned fishing guide with over 20 years of experience, I’ve spent countless days navigating these waters, assisting clients in catching salmon, sturgeon, and walleye. This comprehensive guide offers an insider’s view into the world of Columbia River fishing, ensuring your next fishing expedition is nothing short of spectacular.
The Rich History of Fishing Guides on the Columbia River
The Columbia River, with its abundant and diverse fish populations, has a long-standing tradition of fishing. Fishing guides have been a part of this river’s culture for generations, dating back to when Native Americans first shared their knowledge of these waters. Today, guides like myself continue this legacy, combining traditional techniques with modern technology to offer an unparalleled fishing experience.
Why Hire a Fishing Guide on the Columbia River?
Hiring a fishing guide is more than just finding the best spots. It’s about learning the river’s nuances, understanding the behavior of different fish species, and enhancing your fishing techniques. A guide offers local expertise, equipment, and safety, ensuring a productive and enjoyable trip regardless of your skill level.
Salmon Fishing on the Columbia River: A World-Class Experience
Prime Locations for Salmon Fishing
- Astoria: At the river’s mouth, Astoria offers fantastic opportunities for catching Chinook and Coho salmon.
- Buoy 10: This area is renowned for being one of the best salmon fishing spots in the world.
- Portland: Near the city, the Columbia River provides excellent salmon fishing, especially for Chinook.
- Bonneville Dam: A hotspot for salmon, especially during their migration seasons.
For more detailed information on these locations, I recommend visiting Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife.
The Three Major Salmon Fishing Seasons
- Spring: Marked by the return of Chinook salmon, offering some of the year’s best fishing experiences.
- Summer: Summer is the season for June hogs, and Chinook runs provide consistent action.
- Fall: The river comes alive with Coho and Chinook, creating a sport fishing paradise.
For detailed seasonal information, check out Columbia River Fishing Seasons.
Sturgeon Fishing: A Unique Challenge
Catch-and-Keep vs. Catch-and-Release
- Catch-and-Keep Season: Usually occurs in May each year, with specific dates and size limits.
- Catch-and-Release: Available year-round, offering a sustainable way to enjoy sturgeon fishing.
For more information on regulations and seasons, visit ODFW Sturgeon Seasons.
Why Opt for a Guided Sturgeon Fishing Trip?
A guided trip maximizes your chances of success. Guides know the best spots, the right bait, and the techniques to land these giants, ensuring an unforgettable experience.
Walleye: The Overlooked Treasure of the Columbia
The Columbia River also boasts some of the best walleye fishing, particularly in the river’s northern stretch. Guided trips for walleye offer not just the chance to catch fish but also to learn effective methods for targeting this elusive species.
Record-Breaking Walleye Catches
The largest walleye ever caught in the Columbia River was an impressive specimen. Details and documentation of this remarkable catch can be found here.
The Responsibilities of a Fishing Guide
As your guide, my responsibility extends beyond finding fish. I ensure safety, provide equipment, and share knowledge. Remember, every angler must have their own fishing license, which can be purchased online at ODFW Licensing.
Conclusion: Your Columbia River Fishing Guide is Your Gateway to an Unforgettable Adventure
Fishing on the Columbia River is not just an activity; it’s an experience enriched by history, nature, and the thrill of the catch. As your guide, I’m dedicated to making your fishing adventure memorable. Whether you’re a seasoned angler or a beginner, the Columbia River has something to offer everyone.
For more information and to book your next fishing trip, contact us at Columbia River Fishing Adventures.
Remember, “Columbia River fishing guide” is not just a search phrase; it’s your ticket to an extraordinary fishing adventure!