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St Mirren manager Oran Kearney wants his side to make sure they don't take their foot off the gas after a vital win over Livingston.
Saturday's 1-0 victory brought Kearney's team to within a point of second-bottom Dundee, and he wants them to build on that result.
With Kilmarnock visiting The Simple Digital Arena on Monday night, Kearney has rejected the suggestion that his side have hit form. St Mirren had failed to win in seven matches prior to the Livingston result.
Kearney said: I have been in football long enough to know that the minute you take your foot off the pedal or even worse, start to pat yourself on the back and think that things are starting to change or go the way you want them to go, that it will be whipped from below your feet.
"It hasn't been the mindset from me since Saturday and it definitely hasn't been the mindset from training either.
"A victory and the plaudits that come with it can all of a sudden soften people and they take for granted the pats on the back and start to believe the pats on the back which can be dangerous as well.
"So with that, you are even more guarded after a victory, where you want to try to reinforce why the victory arrived but it also keeps people's feet on the ground."
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The Imaginisce Love You More papers were a perfect match with the pictures I took of my three kiddos last Valentine’s Day with all of the grays, pinks, and reds. Love this color combo! I ran the gray piece of patterned paper through my Silhouette to mimick the XOXO from the sticker sheet and then backed it with other small pieces of patterned paper which made it pop.
Hugs & Kisses
One more element that I wanted to pop off the page was the alphas which I added some lines with a white paint pen. The white lines behind the photos were created using a bottle of white mist but instead of misting I took the top off and used the intake tube to create the lines.
Thank for stopping by today! Hope this layout provided lots of inspiration or maybe just one piece of got you to thinking!
Aimee what a cute layout! Thanks for the tips on using mist!!! Cute kids too :~)ReplyDelete

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by Katey Rich.
David Cronenberg‘s new movie might not be what you expect from the famously provocative director behind The Fly and Scanners, or even more recently the guy who put Viggo Mortensen through the wringer (and into an unforgettable shower scene) in A History of Violence and Eastern Promises. A Dangerous Method, the Cronenberg film that opens Wednesday, deals with psychoanalysis and hysteria and sexual violence, but almost always in words instead of action.
It’s the story of Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung, their friendship and how it was tested by a woman named Sabina Spielrein, who started out as Jung’s half-mad patient and soon became a prominent psychoanalyst herself. Instead of letting the camera dive into Sabina’s hysterical mind or linger on the S&M sex sessions between her and Jung, the movie– adapted from a play by Christopher Hampton– is steady and talky, allowing these brilliant minds to communicate in words rather than action.
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Oct 5, 2023
The College of the Humanities and Social Sciences received a $350,000 grant from the Teagle Foundation and the National Endowment for the Humanities to implement an innovative humanities-based certificate program designed to interest all NC State undergraduates.
Aug 14, 2023
As an art director and news editor at The Washington Post, NC State English alumnus Dwuan June leaves his imprint by visually presenting stories that are easy to understand and hard to forget.
Jun 23, 2023
English alumnus Nathan Adams carved out a path to medical school by combining the humanities and sciences.
Jun 6, 2023
Linguists led by Walt Wolfram at NC State are studying language evolution in Chatham County, a historically rural area that's on the fast track for significant growth.
Mar 27, 2023
Three English professors offer insights on artificial intelligence’s impact on writing, art, creativity, authenticity and more.
Mar 14, 2023
Psychology and English student Alexis Jacobs and social work student Lauren Bradley share their thoughts on the Mental Health Ambassador Program.
Jan 25, 2023
Misha Lazzara graduated from NC State with a MFA in creative writing in 2021. She has put her education to good use as a creative writing adjunct professor, freelance editor, and writing coach.
Aug 28, 2019
English alumna Clare Jordan says her 25-year career in nonprofits started at NC State, where she helped launch the campus chapter of Habitat for Humanity. She says it’s true: humanities majors really can do anything.
Sep 24, 2018
English alumnus Brian Riddick shares how he realized that his love of literature and creative writing was not a path to law but a destination in and of itself. He recently self-published his first short story.
Aug 30, 2018
A new documentary tells the story of Chris Hondros (English ’93) and his work photographing conflicts around the world. NC State will screen the film at 7 p.m. on Sept. 27 in the James B. Hunt Jr. Library auditorium.

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Before his child was born, Brock Osweiler had been working to organize throwing sessions with his wide receivers.
Browns EVP Sashi Brown said Wednesday that Brock Osweiler will compete for the starting job in Cleveland.
Cody Kessler hopes to improve his deep ball as a second-year pro.
Browns CB Joe Haden (groin surgery) said he feels healthy and is good to go.
The Chronicle-Telegram reports Brock Osweiler was present at the beginning of the Browns' offseason workouts.
Browns re-signed RB George Atkinson III to a one-year, $615,000 contract.
Browns re-signed CB Marcus Burley to a one-year, $1.797 million contract.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports the Browns are still planning to trade or release Brock Osweiler.
NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reports second-year Browns WR Corey Coleman would man the slot if suspended WR Josh Gordon is reinstated for 2017.
Browns EVP Sashi Brown wouldn't rule out suspended WR Josh Gordon being welcomed back to the team.
Coach Hue Jackson said the Browns need more out of their tight ends in 2017.
Coach Hue Jackson said 2016 first-rounder Corey Coleman is now seen as "the guy" as the Browns' No. 1 receiver following the departure of Terrelle Pryor.
Former first-rounder Cameron Erving will head into Browns offseason practices as a right tackle.
Browns re-signed DL Jamie Meder to a one-year, $615,000 contract.
Browns signed OT Matt McCants, formerly of the Bears.


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Windows 11 will feature Auto HDR settings built natively into the operating system, Microsoft confirms.
Microsoft is going all-in on PC gaming with Windows 11. The new OS will come with a built-in Xbox app complete with Game Pass and Project xCloud streaming, and other features like Auto HDR that will help breathe new life into old and new games.
"Games will look better than ever thanks to Auto HDR, a unique capability we're offering with Windows 11 which automatically adds High Dynamic Range (HDR) enhancements to games built on DirectX 11 or higher that previously only leveraged Standard Dynamic Range (SDR)," Microsoft said in a blog post.
Auto HDR was a big feature included on Xbox Series X/S, and expect old-school games offered on Game Pass to support it. That means older games offered on the service will look better than they ever have on HDR-compatible displays.
This isn't the only console feature making the cross over to PC. The innovative GPU-powered DirectStorage tech is also coming to Windows 11 (sadly, it's not coming to Windows 10), allowing gamers to use their GPUs to significantly accelerate SSD speeds. Here's how DirectStorage works.
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I’d like to create a command processor on the backend of a rails application and make it accessible in some way outside of the browser. So, for example, it might listen for connections on a particular port, or might watch a named pipe, or something else. This part is irrelevant.
The relevant part is that it needs access to models but needs to be outside of the standard Rails flow (i.e., http request to controller). So, the command processor might receive the command “start job 10”, and it should be able to update the database through the Rails app models, and possible also send results email through an ActionMailer. In other words, it would do everything your normal ActionController would do, without be started in response to an HTTP request.
Where is the proper place to put this within a rails application, and how would I make it capable of accessing my models?


Is anybody else having a problem with their Nexus appearing to be stuck in startup mode with all the different colors and shapes continually displaying?
It just started about 40 minutes ago and has been nonstop. Is this how the Nexus looks when it updates its software? And can it be stopped if it isn't a software update?
This has happened to quite a few Galaxy Nexus owners of both the CDMA and GSM models. I don't think that it was caused by a software update. The solution is to do a hardware factory data reset on the phone.


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Another beautiful day at Ravine Lake.
Nice sunny exposure. Mostly 5.10's. Lots of bolts, though a few routes need gear. There is only about 15 - 20 routes there now, though room for more. Similar rock to Weiner and Purinton, though less steep.
Located near Purinton and Weiner Lake. This rock wall is impossible to miss, if you take the road to Bonnie Lake, which is a few miles before you get to Weiner Lake.
Weather station 32.3 miles from here
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Exciting news!! I’ve been working on a short film this year and I’m super excited to share it with you! It’s called, The Card, and it’s hitting festivals this year, God willing! The Card is my first ever independent short film, and I was lucky enough to work with such an incredibly talented cast and crew. StayContinue reading “THE CARD (Short film, 2016)”
GUESS WHAT!?!? I’m in the University of Windsor’s new commercial! (See it below) It was such a fun experience!! I loved being on set and acting it out. I learned a lot, especially about how much work goes into filming a 30 second commercial. Thank you Suede Productions for the incredible opportunity!


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14 February 2019, 11:16
Karabakh veterans support Nikol Pashinyan
In Stepanakert, more than 40 veterans attended a rally on the occasion of the 31st anniversary of the Karabakh liberation movement. The new authorities of Armenia took a tough stance on the Karabakh issue and clearly identified the need for the participation of Nagorno-Karabakh in the negotiation process, stated activists of the Karabakh liberation movement interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot".
The "Caucasian Knot" has reported that the gathering of activists of the Karabakh liberation movement in Stepanakert on February 13 became an annual tradition.
On February 13, a regular rally of veterans of the Karabakh liberation movement was held in Stepanakert, and the day before, rallies were held in all regions of Nagorno-Karabakh, the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent reports.
Despite the change of power in Armenia, the goal of Nagorno-Karabakh, associated with international recognition and joining Armenia, remains unchanged, the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent has been told by Gagik Avanesyan, a participant of the rally, an activist of the Karabakh liberation movement.
"The Armenian authorities have firmly stated that there will be no concessions from the Armenian side in the negotiation process. This is one of the positive sides of the power change in Armenia, since no Armenian leader has ever voiced the same position before," said Gagik Avanesyan.
Karabakh MP Ruslan Israelyan sees the right message in the Nikol Pashinyan's statement that Nagorno Karabakh should represent its interests in the negotiation process by itself. "That's right. Earlier, the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic (NKR) used to take part in the negotiation process to resolve the Karabakh conflict. So it should be continued," stated Ruslan Israelyan.
This article was originally published on the Russian page of 24/7 Internet agency ‘Caucasian Knot’ on February 14, 2019 at 06:05 am MSK. To access the full text of the article, click here.
Author: Alvard Grigoryan; Source: CK correspondent

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Bulgaria has recognized as "nationally represented" two trade unions and five employer organizations active in the country, the government's press office has said.
The statusр which is granted and reassessed every four years, gives the respective organization negotiation rights when it comes to labor and social policy legislation through the tripartite council that brings together government officials with businesses or unions, or the so-called National Council for Tripartite Cooperation (NCTC).
Businesses can be nationally represented by the Association of Industrial Capital in Bulgaria (BICA), the Bulgarian Industrial Association (BIA), the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI), the Confederation of Employers and Industrialists in Bulgaria (known by its Bulgarian acronym KRIB), and the Union of for Private Economic Enterprise (UPEE).
With its Wednesday decision, the government has also denied "national" status to Business Union Vuzrazdane ("Revival") for failing to show through documents it brings together at least 1500 businesses employing 50 000 or more people.
The unions are the Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria (CITUB), and KT Podkrepa.
The Bulgarian Industrial Association – Union of the Bulgarian Business is a non-governmental organization founded on 25 April 1980.
BIA is a nationally recognized organization of employers and participates with its representatives in the operation of all national consultative councils, supervisory and managing bodies of state public institutions.


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UGAbride:So where is a good place to actually GO?? I wouldn't know where to steer my car (I mean, can I just drive north on 400, since that's what I live off of??), but would love to take a drive and have a place to get out and let the boys play!
Hmm well, since you are off 400 maybe Burt's Pumpkin Patch. ?Take 52 from 400 go thru old Dawsonville and follow signs to Amicalola Falls. Amicalola is an awesome state park: pond, falls, playground, picnic. And Burts is just across the road from there, Pumpkin patch & hay rides. We are more in Ellijay/Jasper area where the apple orchards are every few miles. As kep pointed out it is a haul! But a great day trip! Also Jasper is having Marble festival and there are plenty of parks around with lots of activities! ?
apriljensmith:I agree with all you ladies and also highway 136 from Ellijay to Jasper is just full of those pick apple places. Yummy deserts, hot drinks and I mean fall up here is crazy. Everyone is decked out with hay bales, scare crows, mums galore. It is very very welcoming!
We LOVE that stretch! Go up to Blue Ridge every fall to rent a cabin and drive up 400 and over. Hit one or 2 orchards on the way or on the way back. They have petting zoos, hayrides, and other fun stuff.


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I'm taking this agility class right?
We discussed using "tug" as a motivator vs. food. You can play to reward your dog vs. feeding him... a different motivator to get him pumped up and excited.
That's great. Cept' Toe doesn't tug.
There is a mesh bag you can buy online at http://www.tug_it.com/ to teach your dog how to tug. Put some sort of softer food in the bag with the idea that when the dog bites the bag, the food squishes out the mesh holes, he's rewarded and the lightbulb will go on for the tug game.
The agility instructor tells me to play with Toe every day for 5 minutes. Even if he doesn't play back, be happy and playful and pretend like he is playing back with me. She assures me this will work and Toe will become a dog who loves to tug.
Every day I take my mesh bag of squished hotdogs outside with Toe. I squeeze the bag so the inside of the hotdog is coming out of the mesh. And yes!, it is just as disgusting as it sounds.
Toe stands there... stump slowly wagging... looking at me dubiously like "What in the...." and I proceed to dance around like Muhammad Ali... float like a butterfly...sting like a bee.... waving the mesh bag of smooshed hotdogs in Toe's face.... lightly hitting him with the bag seeing if he'll bite or go after the bag. "get it, get it, get it, get it" I squeal as I dance around my little dog with the bag of hotdogs.
It's not working.
He's beginning to run away from the crazy lady dancing around him, talking in high pitched excited words and hitting him about the mouth, chest, neck and head with a mesh bag full of smooshed hotdogs.

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If you're not ready to die for it, take the word 'freedom' out of your vocabulary.
Rats and roaches live by competition under the laws of supply and demand; it is the privilege of human beings to live under the laws of justice and mercy.
It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one.
A lie can travel half way around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes.
The truth. It is a beautiful and terrible thing, and must therefore be treated with great caution.
One can not reflect in streaming water. Only those who know internal peace can give it to others.
A conscience without God is like a court without a judge.
Anyone who doesn't take truth seriously in small matters cannot be trusted in large ones either.
The happiness of society is the end of government.
Peace is always beautiful.
The monotony and solitude of a quiet life stimulates the creative mind.
There is nothing so powerful as truth - and often nothing so strange.
Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored.
If we cannot end now our differences, at least we can help make the world safe for diversity.
Never apologise for showing feeling. When you do so, you apologise for the truth.
Truth is ever to be found in the simplicity, and not in the multiplicity and confusion of things.
Do not be afraid to take a chance on peace, to teach peace, to live peace...Peace will be the last word of history.
I'm for truth, no matter who tells it. I'm for justice, no matter who it is for or against. I'm a human being, first and foremost, and as such I'm for whoever and whatever benefits humanity as a whole.
If someone thinks that peace and love are just a cliche that must have been left behind in the 60s, that's a problem. Peace and love are eternal.
Where ignorance is our master, there is no possibility of real peace.
Adversity is the first path to truth.

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Wroxham Holiday Lodges. Find and book your next break at a holiday lodge in Wroxham, Norfolk
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There are 5 lodges and log cabin parks to view in Wroxham. Wroxham Holiday lodges can be perfect holiday accommodation for couples, families and large groups looking to enjoy the delights Wroxham has to offer. Wroxham can be an ideal base to allow you to explore Norfolk and all of the wonderful things Norfolk has to offer its visitors...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (CBS46) – In this near record heat doctors are sending warnings to stay hydrated.
Doctors said this hot weather could prove fatal if you don’t drink enough water. Some folks beat the heat by staying indoors. Others refuse to change their daily routine.
“If you’re my age you got to keep playing or you’ll lose it,” John Morrison said. Morrison hits the basketball court 6 days a week. Extreme heat or not.
“You won’t find many 71-year-olds out here,” Morrison explained.
He takes on all challengers.
“I came out here one Monday and John offered to play 21,” Brandon DeCosta explained.
Morrison beat Brandon Decosta twice. Believe it or not the hot days are his favorite.
“I come out here to play, sweat it out it doesn’t bother me,” Morrison explained.
While it doesn’t bother Morrison, doctors warn the heat could be fatal for those who refuse to hydrate properly.
“They get confused, they get agitated, they're exhausted, they may have sinkable episodes because their blood pressure is so low that when they stand up, they pass out,” Dr. Catherine Burley said.
Signs of dehydration include, dry mouth, dark urine, constipation, and fatigue. For those like Morrison who decide to face the heat doctors have this advice.
“Please consume at least, at least 6 to 8 glasses of water a day,” Burley said.


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Understanding Bullying and How To Recognize It in the Classroom
Humans are incredibly social beings. The interactions we have with others play a key role in shaping our understanding of who we are, where we belong, and even if we belong. As an educator, you’ve seen that when students have positive, strong relationships with their classmates it allows them to thrive. But when incidents like bullying occur, it can damage a student’s sense of connection and negatively impact their ability to succeed.
According to the National Center for Education Statistics and Bureau of Justice, about 1 in 5 students have reported experiencing bullying. Unfortunately, only 20% of bullying incidents get reported. This means that in your classroom there are likely students who are silently trying to cope with the impact of bullying.
If you are struggling to know how to address bullying in the classroom, you are not alone. A recent survey conducted by the RAND Corporation found that educators feel bullying is the biggest safety concern facing their school.
Despite the fact that school shootings are an extreme form of school violence and often drive the policy debate around school safety, only 5% of teachers said shootings were the largest safety concern at their school...instead, 49% said bullying and cyberbullying are the biggest safety concerns facing their schools.
- Teachers Agree on Most School Safety Issues, Except Guns; EdWeek, May 2023
When you are able to recognize bullying and respond appropriately, you can support a student’s mental, emotional, social, physical, and academic well-being.
But in order to do so, you need a clear definition of what bullying is and a way to recognize the signs of bullying.
Bullying can be defined as unwanted, aggressive, and repeated behavior among school-aged children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. It can happen to anyone, anywhere, but there are certain groups of students who can be more vulnerable to bullying. This includes students of color, LGBTQ+ students, and neurodivergent students.
The three main types of bullying are:
- Verbal Bullying. This includes behaviors like teasing, name calling, and taunting.
- Social/Relational Bullying. This includes behaviors like purposefully leaving someone out, embarrassing someone, and spreading rumors.
- Physical Bullying. This includes behaviors like hitting, breaking someone's things, and rude hand gestures.
In the past decade, cyberbullying has also become a serious issue for students. While other bullying often happens on or near school grounds, cyberbullying can be experienced anywhere at any time. Its digital nature means the content is permanent. And it is often difficult for teachers to spot unless you know what to look for.
How to Spot the Signs of Bullying in the Classroom
CPI training stresses that all behavior is communication. When it comes to bullying, listening to the behavior of both the bully and the bullied can help ensure a safe and healthy learning environment for everyone.
A student's behavior may suddenly change to communicate they are experiencing bullying. Or if a student is bullying others, they may be communicating that they too are experiencing trauma or distress. Spotting these signs that someone is being bullied or is bullying others gives you the ability to stop it before it escalates.
In response to bullying, a student’s behavior may change in one of the following ways:
- Skipping class or not coming to school
- Withdrawing from class discussions
- May be frequently ill, sick, or injured
- May no longer have the same group of friends
- May start having failing grades
- Talking back to teachers or classmates
- Physically assaulting others
- Acting restless in class
- May start having heightened emotional responses to situations
You may also notice the following behaviors if a student is bullying others:
- Consistent, aggressive behavior
- Blaming classmates for actions or behavior
- Becomes friends with others who are known to bully
- Starts or joins physical and/or verbal fights
- Becomes overly competitive/seeking approval from friends
How you respond to a student in these moments is key to supporting their success and well-being. And CPI’s Crisis Development ModelSM can provide you with the tools to do just that.
The Crisis Development ModelSM helps educators understand the varying levels of crisis development that could result from incidents like bullying and the appropriate responses to help avoid escalating tensions. By understanding the potential impact of your own actions, you are better prepared to offer the right kind of support when needed.
- If a student is anxious or withdraws from social interactions, you’ll want to offer them support.
- If a student is defensive or blaming others for their actions, you’ll need to use a directive tone when addressing them.
- If a student is being verbally or physically aggressive, you can use safe interventions like calling a fellow teacher in for support and removing bystanders from the room.
By viewing all behavior as communication, you can begin to hear your students’ feelings, validate them, and create a healthier learning environment for everyone.
Schedule a conversation with a CPI representative today to learn how CPI training can help you make a positive difference for students in your school or district.


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Assistance to the Elderly promotes strategic synergies with corporations and invites them to become ambassadors in the community to give a voice to those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and other dementia-related disorders.
Miami, Florida, June 7, 2019, /- Mental health is essential to everyone’s overall health and well-being, and mental illnesses are common and treatable. So much of what we do physically impacts us mentally – it’s essential to pay attention to both your physical health and your mental health, which can help you achieve overall wellness and set you on a path to recovery.
Since 1949 Mental Health America (MHA) founded May is Mental Health Month, which means this year marks MHA’s 70th year celebrating Mental Health Month! Assistance to the Elderly is expanding its focus and raising awareness about the connection between physical health and mental health, especially for those that are the most vulnerable in our community, low-income older adults.
At Assistance to the Elderly’s assisted living community, Residential Plaza, all activities are geared towards the connection between physical health to mental health; promoting activities that engage our residents with pet therapy, spirituality and religion, humor, recreation and social relationships as ways to boost mental health and general wellness. This approach is true for all of the residents at Residential Plaza, especially for those at the Memory Care Program which provides an affordable 24-hour specialized care, based on the Montessori for Aging and Dementia Program, in a home-like environment for adults with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia-related disorders.
As a society, we still have many paradigms to overcome, and much education still needs to happen at all levels of our community to demystify mental health and turn it into a conversation in our daily life.
“One-way Assistance to the Elderly contributes to creating awareness about mental health is through its Volunteer Program where we engage with corporate partners in our community to have activities in our facility,” said Luisana Hung Salazar, Development Director for Assistance to the Elderly. “We recently joined forces with United Way and Deloitte to build a stringer Miami-Dade and have an impact that matters in our community. At first, volunteers don’t know what to expect, the invitation is to do community hours with low-income older adults, but when they come, share with our residents, put a face and a story behind the term, low-income older adults, it hits home and makes a difference in their approach. They always leave our community touched and eager to advocate for the needs of this very vulnerable population in our community,” said Hung Salazar.
Assistance to the Elderly wants everyone to know that mental illnesses are real, and recovery is always the goal.
About Assistance to the Elderly
Assistance to the Elderly, Inc. is a 501 (C) (3) non-profit organization that owns Residential Plaza at Blue Lagoon, a licensed assisted living and memory care community. Assistance to the Elderly, Inc. enables low-to-moderate income vulnerable adults to lead meaningful and dignified lives by providing safe supportive housing, quality services, community education, and advocacy. For more information visit: www.atteinc.org
About Residential Plaza at Blue Lagoon
Residential Plaza provides an affordable home with assisted living services allowing 350 older adults to live in a safe, caring and supportive environment while maintaining their dignity, independence, and purpose. For more information visit: www.residentialplaza.com
About Mental Health America
Mental Health America (MHA) – founded in 1909 – is the nation’s leading community-based nonprofit dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness and to promoting the overall mental health of all Americans. For more information on May is Mental Health Month, visit MHA’s website at www.mentalhealthamerica.net/may


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Easter Decorated Cakes. Cake decorating is a great way to make contact with your own creative side and you might locate that you have quite a knack for this. You can use cake decorating ideas to help you come up with the next cake and this particular can help you to create outstanding cakes regarding many different occasions.
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NT Labs Flat One Plus Pendant Lighting
NT Labs Flat One Plus Pendant Lighting. Available in widths of 60cm and 90cm, the Flat One+ Pendant adds a stylish, expertly engineered hanging light to freshwater/marine aquariums. This revolutionary smart light allows you to digitally manage the lighting environment within your aquarium.
ONF lights feature the exclusive wide-area colour rendering technology of ONF colourful LED. This highly engineered lighting solution provides the essential wavelengths of light required by aquatic plants, this technology also compliments the spectrum of other colour bands, leading to a vivid appearance of aquarium fish and plants.
BW (Blue & White). The Flat One+ (BW) model provides a more complete spectrum by combining ONF colourful LED technology with blue LED’s. This makes this light suitable for both Freshwater and Marine aquariums.
ONF Link Phone Application:
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LED Lifetime: 50,000 hours
Beam Angle: 110°
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This Corgi Dog planter can be used as a cute way to display your favorite succulents, cactus, air plants or other small plants. It can also be used in any miniature fairy garden or terrarium. You could even fill the flower pot with your favorite candy.
These clay pot Corgi Dog Planters are perfect for home, office, your child’s room or that special friend who loves dogs. Make this a project you and your child can have fun working on together.
They are made of resin and have a small drainage hole on the bottom
NOTE: This is for a DIY project and no plants come with item, only the planter
Corgi Dog is: 3.94″ x 3.94″ x 3.94″, inner planting size approx 1.97″ x 1.97″ x 1.81″


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Hello, could crackers be used in place of bread/challah? (for example triscuits?)
Essentially, we should be eating bread, challah, etc. for the first two Shabbos meals, and not crackers, cake etc. If one is stuck in an extreme situation then there are times when it would be permitted.
As a side point, there are times when people cut corners regarding the Shabbos day meal and want to only eat crackers instead of challah. This is an incorrect practice, in fact the most prominent meal of Shabbos is the day meal, and if one only has a special dish for one meal it should be served at the day meal.

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- One of Mercy Eke's photo recently called the attention of rapper Cardi B towards the reality star
- A fan shared a photo of Mercy rocking the same look with the rapper
- Cardi B spotted the photo and described the BBNaija star as sexy
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BBNaija star Mercy Eke has expressed excitement after US rapper Cardi B reacted to a post made by one of her loyal fans.
Mercy's fan shared a photo of the reality star and Cardi B rocking the same hairstyle. In the photo, both women wore pink wigs. However, while the rapper wore a pink top, the Pepper Dem star wrapped a pink towel around her.
In the caption that accompanied the post, Mercy's fan congratulated the US rapper on her achievements.
Describing Mercy as her lookalike, the reality star's fan said she is sending her love from Nigeria.
Surprisingly, Cardi B reacted to the photo post of Mercy's fan. According to the US rapper, Mercy looks sexy.
Cardi B's response got Mercy excited as she took to her Twitter page to react to it.
The reality star, who was in disbelief that Cardi B complimented their lookalike photo, bragged about it to her followers.
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In other news, Legit.ng earlier reported that Mercy Eke talked about turning down many things she didn't believe in.
The 2019 winner recently took to social media to share some gorgeous new photos of herself rocking a body-hugging mono strap black dress, with a red and very long straight wig.
In the caption that accompanied the photo, Mercy said:
"I’ve turned down many things that I just didn't believe in. “Be it courtship, friendship, Bags."
Sola Oloruni is a Legit.ng journalist with five years of working experience in the media industry. She graduated from the Nigerian Institute of Journalism, where she obtained a post-graduate diploma in 2015.
Prior to that, she studied Linguistics and Nigerian Languages at the Ekiti State University, Ekiti, where she obtained her first degree. She is passionate about social development and women’s health.


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The Trango Big Bro Climbing Tool has been designed to be ideal for fist and off-width crack climbing. The Trango Big Brother Tool for Climbers has a telescoping, lightweight design that utilizes a wedging action to create secure placements. For a great way to make sure you are working with the best possible gear, choose the Trango Big Bro Climbers Tool.
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The Gauteng High Court sitting in Pretoria has reserved judgment on an urgent application to execute or enforce last week's ruling to overturn the dissolution of the ANC North West provincial executive committee (PEC).Last week, Judge Fayeeza Kathree-Setiloane handed down judgment in the High Court in Johannesburg, ordering the ANC to reinstate Supra Mahumapelo's disbanded PEC within two days.
Her judgment meant embattled ANC provincial secretary Mahumapelo could return to office, while the ANC sought a political solution and appealed certain sections of her ruling.READ: Mahumapelo is yet to take control, old PEC still in placeHowever, following weekend meetings with the PEC, the provincial task team that was appointed as an interim structure and officials at the ANC's Luthuli House headquarters, Mahumapelo and four others are back in court, complaining that Kathree-Setiloane's order has not been acted upon by the ANC's national executive committee.Kathree-Setiloane also heard the urgent application brought forward on Monday.
Advocates Dali Mpofu and Tembeka Ngcukaitobi, who continued with their representation of Mahumapelo, won the first hurdle when they successfully argued that the matter is urgent.End of term"When the judgment was granted last Wednesday on the 6th, within 24 hours, they filed an application for leave to appeal. They had 15 days to do so but they did it within 24 hours, so they can't say the application and its implications are not urgent," said Mpofu on Tuesday.
In response, the ANC's legal representative, Kgomosoane Mathipa, told the court the order would have no practical effect because the PEC term of office expires within hours and as a result, it would have no time to do its work.Ngcukaitobi countered that there was no sure sign that the PEC would have to step down, basing this argument on a memorandum sent out to ANC members by its secretary general Ace Magashule to halt all conferences until after the elections."Mr Magashule has already announced a decision that there will be no provincial conferences until elections.
So it's quite clear, we have a couple of months to serve, so the idea that we have no PEC to return to is actually fictitious," he said.

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THERE CAN BE NO TRIUMPH WITHOUT TRIAL- meaning there can be no testimony without a test. This is the best seller books moral story books for kids which describes the true meaning of this quote. The soul-tingling chronicle of the young and little koala will help you to learn how to keep our environment healthy with our little efforts and make a difference in the world. This reading books is one of the wonderful story books that gives you the whole new experience of an adventure trip where you learn, solve puzzles, and grasp the new vocabulary as much as you want. You will find out the interesting puzzles and games at the end of the story which helps the kids of 2-10 years to think intensely and help in gather knowledge new things. At that age, kids are able to learn. Sonalika Publications launched MASTER WIGGLES in the presence of some most influenced speakers in the world.
Discover a captivating collection of story books for kids by Sonalika Publications, specially crafted to spark young imaginations. With beautifully illustrated pages, these books bring enchanting tales to life, making bedtime a magical experience for little ones.
Sonalika Publications understands the importance of engaging young readers, and their illustrated story books are designed to captivate children’s attention and foster a love for reading. Each page is adorned with vibrant images that complement the narratives, creating a visually appealing and immersive storytelling experience.
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We've been coming to Napili for about 20 years, and staying at Napili Point for most of those visits. The property is beautifully landscaped and right on the ocean. There are two pools...one that kids mostly splash around in, and one that can be used more quietly for lap swimming. The condos themselves are nice, very clean, but for the most part blandly furnished. (I say this only because it might matter to some travelers, but we don't come here for the inside decorations.) The front desk folks are friendly and helpful, and show the real spirit of Aloha! We see the same happy faces here every year, makes us feel at home, like 'ohana.
Read all the other reviews for swimming and great snorkeling tips...they're accurate. We enjoy wonderful walks and hikes from right out the front door, can do loops of up to 10 miles, either by walking tame Kapalua sidewalks or hiking the wild Mahana Ridge trail.
If you're staying in Napili, and can afford Napili Point, stay here!! You'll easily make up the difference in daily rate by cooking a few nights (their BBQ grills are great) and skipping breakfasts at the Gazebo for a yummier one enjoying the view from your lanai. When you walk to the beach later and pass all the cramped and noisy condos, you'll know you picked the best place!
- Official Description (provided by the hotel):
- Nestled above shimmering Honokeana Bay, Napili Point Resort is a 115 unit low rise condominium where every condo has an incredible ocean view. In the distance, the islands of Moloka'i and Lana'i rise from the warm waters of the blue Pacific, silhouetting spectacular legendary Maui sunsets. Relax at one of our two oceanfront swimming pools set amid our beautifully landscaped tropical grounds or our outdoor barbecues and picnic tables. Watch the waves roll into Honokeana Bay and during the winter months (December thru April) witness the humpback whales cavorting in the distance. This is the view from your own lanai. Here, you will find a quiet, relaxed and scenic Hawaiian atmosphere. This is your home in paradise...Enjoy some of the best snorkeling and swimming on Maui in Honokeana Bay. Multi-colored coral and countless tropical fish and sea turtles await you in the Bay - literally just steps outside your door. It's like an aquarium except that it's entirely natural and you swim among the fish and coral instead of looking through a window! At the tip of our "point" you will find tide pools filled with crabs, tiny hatchling tropical fish and countless other species to investigate. It's a great place to enjoy the natural beauty of the sea while only getting your feet wet! As a value rental program guest, you will enjoy the following amenities: Daily Housekeeping Service, Full Kitchen, Washer & Dryer, Hair Dryer, Lanai with Ocean View, Color TV with DVD Player, In-room Safe Two Swimming Pools, BBQs and Picnic Areas, Weekly Nature Walk, Pineapple Cutting Demonstration, Free WiFI and Broadband internet available. For broadband, you just need to provide your laptop computer with an ITC Ethernet jack (the Ethernet cord is provided in each unit). BBQ: 5 gas and 1 charcoal - guests must provide their own charcoal and lighter fluid. ... more less
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Before she was a New York Times–bestselling author, Victorine E. Lieske was a busy entrepreneur who injured her back lifting her daughter out of a car seat. Lieske was on bed rest for a week while her muscles healed. The rubber stamp business she and her husband ran out of their house in Seward, Nebr., had to be put on hold—and she decided it was as good a time as any to try to write a novel. “I put a laptop on my knees and typed,” she says. At the end of the week, she had the first draft of the romance novel Not What She Seems. It would take four years of workshopping before she decided to publish the book through Amazon, and, soon after, it hit the New York Times e-book bestseller list, where it remained for six weeks. The book went on to sell more than 150,000 copies. Her latest title, Reluctantly Married, hit the USA Today bestseller list and climbed to #15 in the Amazon store and #1 in the Nook store after its release this January.
In 2012, Lieske published a handbook to help other indie authors. “I found myself repeating the same advice over and over after hitting the New York Times bestseller list,” Lieske explains. She decided to put that into her 98-page handbook, How to Find Success Selling eBooks, available in digital and paperback through Amazon. The book is full of practical advice and includes sections on writing, expectations within genres, cover design, creating a title, and writing effective descriptive copy. “One of the things that readers have told me they like about the book is I include my own story,” she says. “They enjoy the frank way I talk about sales and my conclusions to how the book sold so well.” Lieske says a key ingredient to success is to simply write a story that people want to buy. “You’d be surprised at how many writers don’t understand why their part science fiction, part women’s fiction, part space opera, part paranormal romance, part dog mystery based loosely on their life story isn’t a bestseller,” she says.
Understandably, many writers are reluctant to share sales figures or strategies, but Lieske writes candidly about her achievements. “My little how-to book is pretty much all my advice I would give you if you asked me what I did to become successful and how you could do the same,” she says. For example, she’s up front about why she feels that marketing isn’t the secret to selling a lot of books. After she dropped the price of Not What She Seems to 99¢ to see what would happen, Lieske says she began to see an uptick in sales—to around 40 copies per day. One month later, her sales jumped to 150 copies per day, then 300 copies per day. She examined her marketing and publicity efforts but remained confused. Sales were steady and didn’t jump when she posted a blog or bought an ad. So what was influencing people to buy her book? Lieske says she got an email from a woman that helped solved the mystery. “She said, ‘Amazon recommended your book to me, and I really enjoyed it.’” At that point, Lieske realized that it was not her tireless marketing efforts that had resulted in more sales. “I was doing all this work, blogging, and posting on forums, and making book trailers, and all these things that weren’t reaching people,” she says. “But Amazon could reach hundreds of people each day.” She decided that the key to a book’s success must happen before the book is published—a combination of writing, story line, cover design, blurb, and price. If those key elements are in place, authors can set themselves up for success, Lieske says. So, while she still uses BookBub and buys ads in Ereader News Today, she doesn’t focus a lot of her attention on that aspect of the publishing process. “I do most of my marketing by doing market research and figuring out what needs to go into the book to make it appealing to my audience, rather than trying to sell it after it’s done,” she says.
Lieske says it can be tough to find readers even if an author does everything according to her formula. But she also advises authors to keep writing should they not achieve success with their first or second books. “I have one novel I wrote that I love, but it just does not sell,” she says. Even with a new cover, a new description, and good reviews, the book hasn’t found broad sales. “I’ve come to the conclusion that sometimes books just don’t appeal to a wide audience, and that’s just it.” When that happens, she advises: “Move on and write another one.”


Police: Man steals Jeep, then orders burgers at Sheetz
Investigators find Sheetz receipt in Wrangler in Uniontown
Police are trying to identify a man they believe stole a Jeep Wrangler, then went to Sheetz to order cheeseburgers.
State police in Belle Vernon said the Jeep was stolen in Redstone Township, Fayette County, on May 12.
The driver then went to a Sheetz in Connellsville at 4:25 a.m. and placed an order for cheeseburger sliders, police said.
The Jeep was later found in Uniontown with the receipt from Sheetz still inside.
Police have released a surveillance image of a white man wearing a gray Steelers shirt, black hat and black pants in hopes of identifying him.
Anyone with information can contact state police in Belle Vernon at 724-929-6262.


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Archive - Sep 22, 2010
Lester â€śBudâ€ť E. Menzie, 79, of Pierceton, died at 8:40 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 19, 2010 at Parkview Hospital of Fort Wayne.
He was born July 11, 1931 in Columbia City to John and Edith (Whiteleather) Menzie. He lived in Pierceton since 1976, living in Larwill previously. On May 15, 1959, he married Alice Eman in Olympia, Wash.
He worked for Kolbin Tool and Die as a machine operator and retired in 2002. He was a member of the American Legion Post 256. He was a Korean War Veteran; a sergeant in the U.S. Army.
Absalom Wilson, 99, of Rome City died Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010 at 1:55 a.m. in Lakeland Nursing Center in Angola.
Mr. Wilson was a 1929 graduate of Chippewa High School in Wabash County and received his bachelorâ€™s degree in 1933 from Indiana Central College.
COLUMBIA CITY — The Columbia City Lady Eagle volleyball team built on the success of Saturday’s second-place finish at the Wawasee tournament sweeping Northeast Hoosier Conference opponent Norwell in three close games, 25-23, 25-21, 25-21 at the Donald S. Weeks Gymnasium Tuesday night.
All three games matched the Lady Eagles strong play at the net versus the strong serving game of the Lady Knights.
COLUMBIA CITY — It’s another season almost over and again Columbia City boys’ tennis is known among the best in the Northeast Hoosier Conference.
After a 5-0 sweep of Bellmont at DeVol Field Tuesday night, the Eagles 5-1 conference record lands them in no worse than second-place with No. 20 ranked Homestead yet to come Thursday.
Churubusco freshman Danielle Pippenger drives home one of her team-high seven kills against Hamilton Tuesday night. The Lady Eagles took a three-game match from the Lady Marines 25-16, 25-6, 25-16. Pippenger tied teammate Heather Monk in kills while Monk also led in digs (9) and blocks (3).
Gene Haskins of the Whitley County Soil and Water Conservation District speaks this morning to elementary students at the Whitley County 4-H Center as part of field day. Haskins talk was one of several activities students participated in during the day. His topic was water quality protection and how much water is needed to make everyday items and raise livestock.
When it comes to social services, there are many programs out there to help people.
Whether in the form of food stamps, financial assistance, medical care or child care, the task of enrolling in those programs can be daunting, especially for someone already living dollar-to-dollar who can’t afford to drive to all those locations or take time off from a minimum wage job.
Columbia City sophomore Chris Walker stretches for the ball against East Noble’s Gavin Goodrich Monday night. The Eagles took a 1-0 match over the Knights at home with a late first half goal from Devin Rice.
Whitley County Consolidated Schools officials are meeting regularly with architects for renovations at the Marshall Community Center in preparation for the Eagle Tech program slated to launch next fall.
The board of school trustees recently approved the combination of the first two phases of the renovations that will be done by Gibraltar Design.
The architectural fees for both phases will cost $131,800, plus other reimbursable expenses.


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Glaucoma is often known as the silent thief of vision because it doesn’t have many symptoms. In most cases, people don’t know they have glaucoma until damage to their vision has already occurred.
Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in the world. It is estimated that several million people in the U.S. have glaucoma, and only half of them know it.
It is possible to develop glaucoma at any age. People who are over 60, diabetics, those who are severely nearsighted, and those with a family history of glaucoma are at higher risk. African Americans, Hispanics, and Asians develop glaucoma at much higher rates than others.
Did you know that January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month? Here at VisionFirst Eye Center, we are dedicated to educating our patients and the community about vision health. Keep reading to learn more about glaucoma!
What Is Glaucoma?
Most people have heard of glaucoma but they aren’t sure what it is. Glaucoma is a group of diseases that damage the eye’s optic nerve.
Most glaucomas are associated with elevated eye (intraocular) pressure. When damage to the optic nerve occurs, it can no longer send signals to the brain, which is essential for seeing.
There is brand new research that suggests that vision loss in those with glaucoma is caused by an immune response to early exposure to bacteria. This can elevate eye pressure and trigger heat shock proteins.
What Is The Most Common Type Of Glaucoma?
The most common type of glaucoma is open-angle glaucoma, which develops slowly. Elevated eye pressure (IOP) is sometimes caused by a blockage in the eye’s drainage system.
Some chronic narrowing of the angle between the iris and the cornea can cause the disease. Most people do not notice early symptoms because glaucoma attacks the side (peripheral) vision before it affects central vision.
Angle-closure glaucoma occurs suddenly when fluid in the eye cannot drain. Because fluid cannot drain from the eye, it causes a rapid increase in eye pressure.
Symptoms include severe pain and nausea, blurry vision, and redness in the eye. This is a medical emergency and requires immediate treatment. Not treating angle-closure glaucoma can result in severe damage to vision.
Is Glaucoma Preventable Or Reversible?
Unfortunately, most types of glaucoma are not preventable. But early detection and treatment can usually control the disease before severe vision loss occurs.
If you are over the age of 40, the most important thing you can do for your eyes is to have an annual eye examination. Because glaucoma usually affects side vision first, you may not notice any vision changes.
For this reason, everyone over the age of 40 should have an annual eye examination that includes dilation of the pupils. Your eye care specialist should check your eye pressure and the condition of your optic nerve.
If there is any suspicion of glaucoma, more tests such as evaluation of your angles, visual field tests, and imaging of your optic nerve may be performed as well.
There is no cure for glaucoma, but its damaging effects can be controlled. Glaucoma is usually treated by lowering the pressure in the eye, regardless of the cause.
Ophthalmologists usually start treatment with medicated eye drops. There are a variety of effective laser treatments and surgical procedures for more advanced symptoms.
The good news is that many innovative and less invasive treatments have been developed in the last decade.
Want to take control of your ocular health? Schedule an appointment at VisionFirst Eye Center in Birmingham, AL!

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ASUS ROG Maximus VIII Hero Alpha Motherboard Review
You may have the top notch CPU, RAM or video card but without a quality motherboard to hold all of these together, you pretty much have useless pieces that may not work at their best.
The motherboard is the house that holds everything together. Whether you want to buy one for a full system upgrade or just to add some new abilities or features, choosing the right motherboard is crucial.
Nowadays, you can find motherboards with a variety of features to jack up your gaming experience from the video cards to the processor housed within it. Most brands would simply upgrade a previous version of their top selling motherboard and add in one or two features that will bring their brand to the next level.
This is the case for the ASUS ROG Maximus VIII Hero Alpha Motherboard which is an improved version of their award-winning ROG Maximus Hero motherboard.
The ASUS ROG Maximus VIII Hero Alpha Motherboard features an improved USB 3.1 performance with an all new Aura RGB Strip headers so users can customize lighting. It has a 5-way optimization with a 1-click overclocking feature. It supports Intel Gb LAN and MU-MIMO 2T2R 802. 11ac.
- Brand: Asus
- 5-way optimization with a 1-click overclocking
- Intel Gb LAN and MU-MIMO 2T2R 802. 11ac
- LED lighting and Aura Flex RGB headers
- Dual U.2 + M.2 + SATA Express
The ASUS ROG Maximus VIII Hero Alpha Motherboard takes pattern to its origins, the award-wining design of the ROG Maximus Hero motherboard making it a well-designed piece of equipment. It supports up to 64GB memory which allows more data.
A few who have reviewed and used this motherboard find it quite useful and it allowed them to download more games. They also found that this particular motherboard boots up quickly compared to other motherboards on the market today.
The RGB connectors are also a plus for those who have reviewed the ASUS ROG Maximus VIII Hero Alpha Motherboard. The lighting control software allows users to control lighting effects providing them several options on the type of light they want to illuminate their case.
Reviewers also found the BIOS interface to be very modern and easy to use. It is easy to update and manipulate minimizing the time to set up the settings to the desired preference.
The RGB option also gives users the option to add LED lighting. The 1-click overclocking feature was also a breeze to use. Some also found that it is easy to set-up making it a good option for those planning to build their own PC, especially beginners.
They also liked the additional built-in Wifi and Bluetooth features which gives the ASUS ROG Maximus VIII Hero Alpha Motherboard additional connectivity.
Some reviewers of the ASUS ROG Maximus VIII Hero Alpha Motherboard found that, although it does have 2x U.2 ports, one of them is shared with Intel SATA ports. This means if you want to use both ports you will lose the use of the 4 SATA ports.
Some also found that the ASUS ROG Maximus VIII Hero Alpha Motherboard would not recognize a Logitech unified receiver even when plugged into a USB port 7 or 8. It would not work even if you flash the chipset or pull the battery flash all over again.
Reviewers also reported that the ASUS ROG Maximus VIII Hero Alpha Motherboard only supports 8GB sticks at a speed of 3200.
Make sure that you read the user manual when buying this particular motherboard to ensure that you get the appropriate RAM for your gaming computer, especially if you are planning to build your own.
The ASUS ROG Maximus VIII Hero Alpha Motherboard is definitely an upgrade from the original ROG Maximus Hero motherboard. It is pretty easy to use and very well-designed.
It boots up pretty fast sometimes taking less than 5 seconds. The RGB, Wifi and Bluetooth addition to this motherboard are also attractive features.
There are a few concerns regarding this motherboard that may or may not be a major issue, depending on your preference. However, the ASUS ROG Maximus VIII Hero Alpha Motherboard is a good option overall if you are looking for a motherboard for a PC build.


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Welcome to my shop. I'm Sandra and I live, work, and sew in an awesome little shed in my backyard in Fort Worth, Texas.
At 10, mom taught me the sewing basics. With the exception of a particularly creative period in my 20's in the mid-1980's (which is another story entirely), I'd never really done much with it. But I've always loved fabric. Ask any seamstress and they'll tell you they likely have at least a small obsession with fabrics - their colors, their textures, their vibe.
In 2012, at the estate sale of a couple ladies for whom quilting was a passion, I came upon an enormous room dedicated to their craft - chock full of fabrics, tools, books, and templates. The supplies were interesting but it was the fabrics drew me in. Their tastes reflected a love of travel, textures, and color and I bought a ridiculous amount that day - and returned the next for half-price on more. Why? No idea.
Several months later, I made a attempt to start yoga again after several years. I wanted a bag for my mat but your standard off-the-sports-store rack mat bag would not do for me. When I couldn't find a unique bag, a very dear friend (who later came up with my shop name and has inspired me in countless ways) said, "Why don't you make your own"?
Umm. Yeah? Why not? After an initial prototype and some changes over a few months, I found my happy pattern. I apprehensively joined Etsy in 2013 and off I went.
What about the upcycled bags? Not long after joining Etsy, I found myself at another estate sale. Now that last comment makes it sound my appearance at an estate sale is an unusual occurrence. Um no. That's another obsession... right after fabric. As the quilting partners above had fabric, this lady had clothes. Closets. Of. Clothes. Cool outfits in African and Indian prints, wacky graphics, bright colors. In the last hours of the sale, I was able to get bags of her amazing clothes for practically nothing. Since that day, I don't look at a skirt or jacket as just an article of clothing. It's also a source of fabric. Awesome, magical fabric.
I deconstructed those first clothes to harvest the fabric and began making upcycled bags. Not long after, I was recognized with a two page spread in a national magazine called Altered Couture, which featured all manner of upcycled clothing and accessories. I eventually got around to trying my hand at upcycled clothing, starting with skirts made from t-shirts and marketing those as cover-ups to wear to yoga class.
After getting several requests for longer, fuller, skirts, my second Etsy shop, Fadoware, was born. I've since added tops to the line and have tons of ideas in the old noggin.
Between my two shops, I've had over 400 sales and I hope you, too, will find something you love here or at Fadoware. And if you don't, maybe you'll consider a custom order so that I can make something uniquely you.


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Hell Hollow Overlook is the main "on trail" attraction of Hell Hollow Wilderness Area. The overlook gives you a beautiful view of the Paine Creek and its valley from over 150 feet up. If you're up for some off-trail exploring, the valley below is filled with dozens of incredible waterfalls, some over 30 feet tall.
Hell Hollow Overlook
Address: 14437 Leroy Center Road, Thompson, Ohio (Hell Hollow Wilderness Area)
How to get there:
After parking your car at the park's lot, take the Beechridge Loop Trail out of the lot. This is the park's only trail, so it shouldn't be to difficult to find. The trail will take you through groves of hemlock trees before reaching the overlook. Near the overlook is a series of steps that will take you down to creek level
Hell Hollow Overlook by Patrick Stepanek
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Thanks to his last fight at UFC 239, where he knocked out Ben Askren in just five seconds and set a record for fastest knockout in the promotion’s history, Jorge Masvidal has become more visible as a name to watch in the welterweight division. However, it appears that the 34-year-old fighter doesn’t have reigning UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman in mind for his next bout, as he admitted in a recent interview that he would prefer to take on a much bigger name in the world of mixed martial arts — former two-division champion Conor McGregor.
As noted by Bleacher Report, Masvidal called out McGregor on Thursday’s edition of The Dan Le Batard Show, where he was asked whether he wants Usman or McGregor as his next opponent. He then revealed that he’s interested in a fight with McGregor, expressing confidence that he could defeat the former featherweight and lightweight champion if they get to face each other in the octagon.
“I want McGregor, man,” Masvidal said. “I want to break his face. I think that’s an easy paycheck. He’s got these cash symbols written all over his face for me. I just don’t see it going his way at all, if I’m honest with you.”
Although Bleacher Report predicted that Masvidal and McGregor could “make for an entertaining pairing” due to their similarly fast-paced fighting styles and penchant for trash talk, McGregor’s future plans as a UFC fighter remain unclear. Per MMA Mania, the 30-year-old Irishman posted a cryptic tweet on Thursday, telling his followers that he’s “done” and that he doesn’t expect them to believe him.
While McGregor didn’t explicitly tease any plans to retire from mixed martial arts, MMA Mania speculated that he may have been referring to the two previous times when he took to Twitter and seemingly announced his retirement from the octagon. His last fight took place in October 2018 at UFC 229, where he lost to current lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov via submission in the fourth round.
Meanwhile, Masvidal’s comments about wanting to “break” McGregor’s face came shortly after he cut an interview with MMA journalist Ariel Helwani and claimed that his five-second knockout of Askren at UFC 239 didn’t rank as the greatest moment of his fighting career. As previously reported by The Inquisitr, Masvidal threw further shade at Askren by saying that he won’t mention him when he tells his future grandchildren about the “a**-whoopings” he gave out during his fighting career.


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The mining industry in Papua New Guinea is worried about new restrictions in resource project areas as part of the national Covid-19 response.
The official in control of PNG's State of Emergency, police commissioner David Manning, has announced restrictions on movement of personnel and assets at resource project sites.
Furthermore, there are to be no gatherings of more than five people around a project area.
Mining Minister Johnson Tuke said he had told worried mining companies it was best if they met with the Mr Manning to discuss their concerns about the restrictions impeding their business.
"It's now up to the mining companies to explicitly outline and tell them the significance of that engagement . Maybe the Controller might not know what happens in the mining environment."
He said that before the SOE was declared, a team comprising himself, the Chamber of Mines, and representatives of companies mining in PNG met with the Police Minister Bryan Kramer.
"So basically the Controller should know," Mr Tuke said.
"Again, we've got to be mindful of the pandemic as well as the mining to progress too, so in a way we've got to be very mindful of our actions."
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As March draws to a close, it's worth looking back at some of the events that have shaped Kenya over the past month.
7 major trends that shaped the month of March in Kenya [Pulse Picks]
From Maandamano to Kasarani deaths, here are the 7 major issues that shaped up March in Kenya
Kenya witnessed a flurry of activity in March, with significant events happening across various sectors, such as politics, sports, and social issues.
Let's take a closer look at some of the most significant events, including Maandamano Mondays, Kasarani deaths, Ruto appointments, Eric Omondi's stunts, Samidoh's drama with Nyamu and Edday, Ababu Namwamba's ex-wife's passing, and the Kenya Rugby Union elections.
On Monday, March 20, 2023, Raila Odinga declared that mass action would happen every Monday and Thursday.
The Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition party leader has been leading demonstrations nationwide to push President William Ruto to lower the cost of living.
Raila has led three demonstrations in Nairobi, while his allies lead the same in other parts of the country.
Kasarani, a neighbourhood in Nairobi that used to have a thriving, middle-class community, is now plagued by frequent murders and suicides.
The first case was that of a 23-year-old interior designer Jeff Mwathi who died under mysterious circumstances.
In yet another case, gospel musician Dishon Mirugi, real name Paul Mathenge Wanderi, was arrested over the death of Nakuru-based pastor Elizabeth Wanjiru Ginthinji, whose body was found inside his house in Maziwa.
Another recent case was Joseph Kubende, who died on Thursday, March 23, after he allegedly fell from an apartment, and his death came just a few days after his birthday.
President Ruto's administration splashed in March with a wave of appointments and nominations, including over 50 new CAS positions filled by notable politicians such as Millicent Omanga, Dennis Itumbi, and Evans Kidero.
Eric Omondi drama
Comedian Eric Omondi has been hitting the headlines with his stunt stand concerning the country's economic situation.
Eric's first arrest occurred on February 21 outside parliament buildings, where he led demonstrations on the high cost of living. He was arrested for the second time on March 1 at City Stadium, where he distributed packets of Unga to Kenyans.
On March 28, he was arrested again as he pulled a cart loaded with cartons of CVs along Uhuru Highway, heading towards State House to present them to President William Ruto, who is currently out of the country.
Samidoh, Nyamu & Edday drama
Samidoh's turbulent love life involving his wife Edday and baby mama Karen Nyamu became the talk of the town in March.
Samidoh's wife, Edday Nderitu, broke her silence after photos of her husband with nominated Nyamu surfaced on social media.
In a statement on her social media pages, Edday poured her heart out about the pain and humiliation she has been experiencing in their marriage.
After Edday's post, many people concluded that the couple had broken up. However, their recent interaction on Facebook has changed the narrative.
Ababu Namwamba buries ex-wife.
Namwamba's ex-wife died in Nairobi just a day after her birthday.
The passing of Mwaro was confirmed by her close relatives, who released she died in Nairobi without disclosing the cause of her death.
Mwaro and Namwamba parted ways in 2019 after their marriage hit the rocks. Mwaro had left behind three children she had with Namwamba before they separated.
Kenya Rugby Union elections
The Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) selected new officials on Tuesday, 29, despite the challenges experienced in the elections.
Ian Mugambi was elected as the new secretary-general after defeating several other candidates, while former Kenya sevens skipper Humphrey Kayange was elected union director.
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EU – Medical Device Regulation postponed
The European Commission adopted Regulation (EU) 2020/561 on April 23, 2020. This Regulation amends Medical Devices Regulation (MDR) (EU) 2017/745 and postponed the dates of its application.
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Considering the current situation in the world with regards to COVID-19 outbreak and the need of vitally important medical devices, the European Commission adopted a proposal to postpone by one year the date of application of the Medical Devices Regulation. These actions will allow Member States, health organization as well as business entities to fight against the COVID-19 pandemic more effectively.
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House Sends Trump $4.6B Border Bill, Yielding to Senate
"A great job done by all!" Trump tweeted from his overseas trip.
- Published 27 June 2019
This article was republished here with permission from The Associated Press, however it is no longer available to read on Snopes.com.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Democratic-controlled House voted Thursday to send President Donald Trump a bipartisan, Senate-drafted, $4.6 billion measure to care for migrant refugees detained at the southern border, capping a Washington skirmish in which die-hard liberals came out on the losing end in a battle with the White House, the GOP-held Senate and Democratic moderates. The emergency legislation, required to ease overcrowded, often harsh conditions at U.S. holding facilities for migrants seeking asylum, mostly…


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In all versions of the Firshire Ronde collection, the balanced proportions between the convexity of the case and the diamond-cut bezel have always been the perfect combination of a character suited to elegance and sportiness.
Over the years, Firshire Ronde has housed extra-thin mechanisms such as the famous Lemania 8810 and chronograph calibers such as the historic Flyback, as well as a quartz movement of just 0.98 mm.
On the occasion of the International Watch Fair this year Paul Picot presented a version of great aesthetic effect.
The large Moon Phase counter positioned at 9 o’clock immediately catches the eye due to the effect of seeing the moon phase. At 3 o’clock, however, a small and functional date display.
Markingly characterizing this latest version of the Firshire Double Moon is the “Vintage” shape of the slightly satin-brushed lugs contrasting with the mirror-polished case and bezel. The choice of dials is intended for decisive and classy wrists: light silver, ivory, and dark blue, all with applied index numbers. The anti-reflective sapphire crystal is also on the case back. Guaranteed waterproofing with a customized crown.
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Infrared drying technology for removing moisture from in-shell walnuts, was tested in 2017 with funding from the California Energy Commission and in collaboration with Wizard Manufacturing of Chico. United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientist Zhongli Pan led the research to both reduce energy use in the drying process and to improve nut quality.
Standard hot air drying of walnuts is a process that uses natural gas or electricity. Infrared drying uses intense light that is felt, but not seen is a type of electromagnetic radiation much like radio waves, ultraviolet radiation and microwaves. The process reduces the surface moisture content of walnut quickly, preventing the moisture from moving into the shell.
Radiation heating with infrared is key to improving drying
According to the CEC, using infrared technology for the drying process could reduce greenhouse gases as the infrared emitters do not produce NOx (oxides of nitrogen) Natural gas consumption would also be reduced.
Tara McHugh, ARS researcher at the USDA facility in Albany said studies for scaling the technology up for commercial use continue. Cost of changing drying machinery over to the new equipment is also delaying adoption of this walnut drying method.
It has been proven to shorten drying time. Pre-drying with infrared takes less than three minutes. The pre dried walnuts are then sent to a regular hot air dryer to continue the
process at about eight percent moisture for optimum storage.
Justin McCurdy with Wizard Manufacturing said that through studies with UC researchers they found the infrared pre-drying technology significantly reduces both dry times and energy consumption while maintaining kernel quality and shelf life.
Wizard is currently working to develop and test a market-ready version of the test equipment from the ARS study. The challenge, he said, is finding an optimal way to integrate the system into existing facilities. Wizard is taking what was learned from the testing and developing a cost effective system to meet the needs of the industry, he said.


China has overtaken the United Arab Emirates as the most common host of international branch campuses and now accounts for 13 per cent of the world’s overseas university outposts, according to a report from the Observatory on Borderless Higher Education (OBHE) and Cross-Border Education Research Team.
The study found that more than a quarter (26 per cent) of the branch campuses that opened between 2011 and 2015 were located in China. The country had 32 branch campuses in 2015, up from 13 at the end of 2010, while the number in the UAE dropped from 32 to 31 during that period, because of closures outpacing new openings.
It added that there are at least seven campuses under development in Asia and four in the Middle East.
The International Branch Campuses: Trends and Developments 2016 report stated that the slowdown in the UAE is a result of “market saturation, changing strategies of local governments, and concern over instability in other parts of the region”.
It added that many of the Chinese ventures are set up with substantial support from the Chinese government, giving “relatively low-risk access to the world’s largest university-aged population”.
Richard Garrett, director of the OBHE, said he expected the shift in growth from the Middle East to Asia to continue, adding that Asia is a “less risky” site for branch campuses “from a geopolitical view” and has much more potential in terms of scale owing to its large youth population.
However, while China has seen rapid growth in these provisions, Mr Garrett said the industry is still “very immature” in many Asian countries. India “still struggles to figure out what it wants from foreign provision”, for example.
The research also found that there has been a growth in the number of branch campuses hosted by developed countries from universities in emerging and developing economies.
Of the 249 international branch campuses across the world, eight constitute “South-to-North” campuses, of which three have been established since 2011.
There are also plans for more campuses of this kind; in September, Amity University in India purchased a Long Island branch of St John’s University for $22 million (£18 million), while Iran’s Islamic Azad University plans to build a branch campus in Canada.
Mr Garrett said he expects these types of campuses to continue to grow, but they will be of a different character and scale to well-established North-to-South partnerships.
He explained that universities from developing countries that are engaged in setting up branch campuses tend to be “unusually large institutions” or “unusually entrepreneurial” and the goal of their foreign provision is to serve a “specialised expat group or specialised minority group that wants some home provision that it cannot get locally” rather than the mainstream population.
Overall, the number of international branch campuses worldwide rose by 26 per cent between 2011 and 2015.
A second part of the report, based on interviews with leaders of 10 well-established international branch campuses around the world, will be published in 2017.


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Peter Fonda does not mince words when criticizing President Obama for his “handling of the aftermath of the Gulf oil spill“:
The star of the 1969 road movie “Easy Rider” was in Cannes for the premiere of “The Big Fix” by Rebecca and Josh Tickell, the only feature documentary in the official selection at the Cannes film festival this year.
Fonda — a keen environmentalist and co-producer of the film which centres on the explosion of the BP oil rig Deepwater Horizon, the ensuing spill and its consequences — accused Washington of trying to gag reporting on the issue.
“I sent an email to President Obama saying, ‘You are a f(expletive) traitor,’ using those words… ‘You’re a traitor, you allowed foreign boots on our soil telling our military — in this case the coastguard — what they can and could not do, and telling us, the citizens of the United States, what we could or could not do’.”
Jane Fonda could not be reached for comment.