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Dead Space 3 Hints & Cheats
Unloackable items from other game save files.Have a game save from Dead Space 2 and Mass Effect 3 to unlock these items
How to Unlock Unlockable Have a Dead Space 2 save file. Planet Cracker Plasma Cutter Have a Mass Effect 3 save file. N7 Armor Suit
UnlockablesUnlockables from New Game + mode after beating the game once.
How to Unlock Unlockable Beat Classic mode in New Game+ Devil Horns Beat Pure Survival mode in New Game+ Mk-II Overclock Parts Set Beat Pure Survival mode in New Game+ Mega Resources Deposit Beat Hardcore mode in New Game+ Retro Mode Beat the game on any difficulty Engineering Suit Collect all 40 artifacts Flight Suit Finish all 10 optional missions in co-op mode Hostile Enviornment Suit beat the game on casual difficulty. +3 Clip circuit set beat the game on normal difficulty +3 reload circuit set beat the game on hard difficulty +3 speed circuit set beat the game on impossible difficulty +3 damage circuit set Complete all 10 optional missions MK-II Overclocked Frame Set Collect all 40 artifacts Mk-II Overclocked Tip Set & flight Suit Collect all of the specific set of artifacts Earthgov, Unitology, S.C.A.F., and Alien Circuit Sets Collect all 71 logs MK-II Overclocked Module Set Collect all 35 Text Logs Research Circuit Set Collect all 36 Audio Logs Comms Circuit Set Collect all 73 Weapon parts Crafter's Circuit Set & Deep Dig Suit Collect all 12 Blueprints Builder's Circuit Set Collect all 61 Circuits Mk-II Overclocked Attachment Set Beat the game on classic mode. Devil's Horns
TrophiesThere are 41 Bronze Trophies, 7 Silver Trophies, 2 Gold Trophies, and 1 Platinum Trophy.
Description Name Obtain all trophies. Brave New World Complete the game on any difficulty setting. Get On My Level Complete all optional missions. The Explorer Complete the game on Hardcore Mode. Aren't You Thankful? Complete the game in Classic Mode. Epic Tier 4 Engineer Complete the game in Pure Survival Mode. Survivalist Collect all Weapon Parts. Gun Collector Collect all Artifacts. The Professor Collect all Logs. The Librarian Collect all Circuits. The Armorer Find Peng. There's Always Peng! Retrieve Resources from a Scavenger Bot at a Bench. My Buddy Successfully deploy Scavenger Bots to 15 Resource Areas. Metal Detector Craft a Weapon. Strapped Add a Circuit to a Weapon. Circuit's Edge Craft a Large Med Pack. EMT Craft a Weapon with 2 Tools, Tips, and Attachments with all Circuit slots filled. Full House Fully upgrade your RIG. RIG Master Create a Blueprint that needs at least 2000 resources worth of parts and Circuits to build. Master Plan Save your Co-Op partner from an execution by killing the attacker. From the Jaws Use the RIG to give an item to your Co-Op partner. Share and Share Alike Revive your Co-Op partner 10 times. Medic! Face all of Carver's demons by completing all Co-Op only optional missions. Ghosts of the Past Share a Blueprint with your Co-Op partner. Architect Kill 30 enemies using Fodder axes. Axes High Kill a Soldier by TK'ing a grenade or rocket back at them. Payback Dismember 500 limbs from living enemies. Go for the Limbs! Dismember 1000 limbs from living enemies. And Then We Doubled It! Kill 50 enemies while they are in stasis. Slow Mo Kill 30 enemies with explosion damage. Blast Corps Kill 30 Soldiers with head shots. Shootbang Kill 30 enemies using melee strikes or a melee Weapon Part. Empty Chamber Dissolve 50 enemies with acid. Dropping Acid Kill 30 enemies using an electrified Ripper blade. Electric Lawnmower Use quick heal to heal yourself 20 times. Overpowered Healing Complete the Prologue. Stranger in a Strange Land Survive your first spacewalk. Space Odyssey Recover the shuttle. Critical Mass Reach Tau Volantis. Snow Crash Defeat the Hive Mind. Intestinal Fortitude Kill the Snowbeast. Hydra Reassemble Rosetta. Together as One Reach the Alien Machine. Infernal Machine Defeat the Moon. Shoot for the Moon Shoot the deer head trophy in the Admiral's Quarters. Under a Buck Shoot at least 70 targets during the ride to Tau Volantis. Space Ace Reach the pump room of the Waystation without alerting any Feeders. Hungry Complete the Drill Room without taking any damage. Drill Sergeant Kill 5 Cysts in the Biology Building with a single poison gas cloud. Weedkiller Collect all Alien Artifacts. Aliens Kill 10 alien Necromorphs. Close Encounter
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CBeebies: Andy and the Band - The Grey Hole
CBeebies Radio Podcast
Monday, 4 July
The band need to rehearse for their big gig, but their instruments have disappeared, even the spare ones! Where have they gone? They are about to find out as they
get sucked in to a mysterious grey hole. Why is it sucking up the Odd Socks and all their instruments? Well that’s simple – the grey hole is Graham’s, and Graham hates music. There is only one band who can solve this problem. One with awesome songs and the ability to solve any mystery. The Odd Socks have to convince him that music is great, get their instruments and escape from the grey hole! They’ve got a gig to get to.


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Cats are known for their independence and mysterious nature, but that doesn't mean they can't be trained. In fact, training your cat can be a rewarding experience that strengthens the bond between you and your feline friend. From basic commands to advanced tricks, this comprehensive guide will walk you through the steps to train your cat effectively.
一、Understanding Your Cat
Before you embark on a training journey with your cat, it's crucial to understand your feline companion's behavior and temperament. Cats are not small dogs, and their motivations and responses can be quite different. Here are some essential points to keep in mind:
1. Positive Reinforcement
Cats respond best to positive reinforcement, which means rewarding desired behavior with treats or affection. Punishment or scolding is generally ineffective and can harm your relationship with your cat.
2. Patience is Key
Cats can be stubborn and may not always perform on command. Be patient and persistent in your training efforts, and remember that each cat progresses at their own pace.
3. Short Training Sessions
Cats have short attention spans, so keep training sessions brief and engaging. Five to ten minutes a few times a day is more effective than a long, tedious session.
4. Treat Selection
Choose high-value treats your cat loves. Small pieces of cooked chicken, freeze-dried liver treats, or commercial cat treats are often irresistible to felines.
5. The Right Timing
Timing is crucial when using positive reinforcement. Reward your cat immediately after they perform the desired behavior, so they associate the treat with their action.
Teaching your cat to sit is a great place to start. Here's how:
Hold a treat above your cat's head, slightly moving it backward.
Your cat will naturally sit down to follow the treat.
As soon as they sit, reward them with the treat and praise.
Training your cat to stay in one place can be handy. To teach them to stay:
Ask your cat to sit.
Open your hand, palm toward your cat, and say "stay."
Step back a few paces.
If your cat stays in place, reward and praise them.
Getting your cat to come when called can be useful for safety and convenience. Here's how:
Call your cat's name followed by "come" in a cheerful tone.
Crouch or sit on the floor and open your arms.
When your cat comes to you, reward them with a treat and affection.
Once your cat has mastered the basics, you can move on to more advanced tricks. Here are a few impressive tricks to teach your feline companion:
1. High Five
Start with a basic "sit" command.
Show your cat a closed hand with a treat inside.
Hold your hand up to their paw.
Encourage them to bat at your hand.
When they make contact, say "high five" and reward.
2. Roll Over
Begin with your cat in a "down" position.
Hold a treat close to their nose and move it in a circle.
Your cat should naturally roll over to follow the treat.
When they complete the roll, reward them and offer praise.
Start with your cat standing.
Hold a treat near their nose and slowly move it in a circle.
Encourage your cat to follow the treat with a verbal command like "spin."
When they complete the spin, reward them.
4. Play Dead
Begin with your cat in a "down" position.
Hold a treat near their nose and move it away and down, encouraging them to lay on their side.
When they fully assume the "play dead" position, reward and praise them.
It's essential to be aware that not all cats are equally trainable. Some cats may be more motivated by treats or affection, while others may be less responsive to training efforts. Additionally, your cat's age, temperament, and past experiences can impact their willingness to learn. If you encounter challenges, consider seeking the guidance of a professional cat trainer.
Training your cat is a fulfilling endeavor that can enhance the bond between you and your feline friend. Start with basic commands and gradually progress to advanced tricks, all the while using positive reinforcement and understanding your cat's unique personality and preferences. Remember to be patient, consistent, and, most importantly, have fun while training your extraordinary cat. With time and effort, you can achieve remarkable results and enjoy a closer, more rewarding relationship with your beloved pet.


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Irvine, CA – October 1 – Five more members of the USA Water Polo Men’s Senior National Team have arrived in Europe for competition with professional clubs, Team USA Head Coach Dejan Udovicic announced today. Hannes Daube (Olympiacos) and Tommy Gruwell (Chios) will join many of their teammates in Greece competing in A1 Ethniki. In addition, Marko Vavic (Roma) heads to Italy to compete in Serie A1, Ashworth Molthen (VK Primorac) goes to Montenegro and the Montenegrin League while Jack Turner joins the practice squad of VK-JUG in Croatia. Bennett Williams remains in Greece moving from Chios to NOX-Xania. This follows the announcement in early August of 12 Team USA athletes transferring to clubs in Europe.
Daube joins teammates Max Irving on the Olympiacos squad while Gruwell teams up with Drew Holland at Chios. With the addition of Daube and Gruwell, there are now 11 members of Team USA competing in Greece. Vavic joins Ben Hallock (Pro Recco) in competition in Italy while Turner will see a familiar face in Croatia as Alex Obert is also capping up for VK-JUG. Molthen is the lone member of Team USA in Montenegro but joins a club that routinely finishes among the top teams in the country. Williams joins the NOX-Xania team that finished in 11th place last season in A1 Ethniki.
Athletes with collegiate eligibility remaining including Hannes Daube, Marko Vavic, Ashworth Molthen and Tommy Gruwell have been granted a waiver by the NCAA via their respective collegiate institutions to compete in club competition in Europe. These athletes will receive no salary.


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WATERLOO — Isaac Tolbert hasn’t become a success on the football field by backing down from challenges.
Waterloo West’s new single-game rushing leader reflects on Friday’s record-setting performance against Mason City as a team effort that began up front with his offensive linemen.
“We condition a lot,” said Tolbert, who ran for 343 yards and four touchdowns on 19 carries. “It was definitely not that easy, but our line has been working a lot harder on getting to the linebackers. We just worked really hard and we got it done.”
The key moment Friday that revealed Tolbert’s mental and physical fortitude came after his 40-yard run into the end zone was called back due to a hold. On the next play, the Wahawk tailback found a hole and raced 50 yards for an official touchdown.
“I ran to the sideline and I felt like I was about to throw up,” Tolbert admits. “Before the game our coaches told us not to ride the roller coaster. We knew we just had to get it done again. I knew my guys would go hard for me, so I was going to go hard for them.”
Standing 5-foot-6, 165 pounds, Tolbert follows in the footsteps of his father, Lee, who also competed in football at the same height.
“I don’t really see anything as a challenge at my height,” Isaac Tolbert said. “I just use it as an advantage. I work a lot harder since there’s always guys that are bigger than me. I stay in the gym and try to get stronger.
“My dad, he’s always taught me that work ethic and he’s always stayed on me about getting better.”
West head coach Lonnie Moore acknowledges that early in his coaching career he would evaluate players by their size. Athletes like Tolbert have since changed his mind.
“Isaac Tolbert shows it doesn’t mean anything about size,” Moore said. “It’s about heart and dedication and the want.”
West’s football coach points to Tolbert’s strength (one of the strongest athletes in the program), confidence and ability to get teammates to believe in him as keys to the senior tailback’s success. Tolbert entered last season in a back-up role before becoming the featured tailback.
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“I just watched him never go out of bounds,” Moore recalled. “He ran through tackles. He was just really tough and you don’t usually see that with somebody who’s 5-6, whatever he weighs.”
Tolbert finished his junior campaign with 667 yards and six touchdowns at an average of 7.8 yards per carry. He’s already run for 472 yards and five touchdowns on a 13.1 average through West’s two victories to open this season.
Beyond tailback, Tolbert rotates in at cornerback and returns kicks.
“I don’t like to sit in one spot,” Tolbert said. “I like to go in on defense and I like to go in on punt team and I just like to move around. … If I can help the team, I’m going to help the team wherever I can.”
That commitment begins in practice.
“The work ethic he has in practice — especially when he’s not on defense — he’s one of our number one guys who jumps on the scout team and wants to be in there,” Moore related. “If he continues to do those types of things in practice, I think it will help us out in games.”
For Tolbert, his experience as a member of West’s team goes beyond football.
“It’s kind of like a brotherhood, a family,” he said. “We go out there and have a lot of fun every day.”
As for the single-game rushing record, Tolbert feels blessed to accomplish a goal that has been on his list for more than a year.
“It was a really big goal,” Tolbert acknowledged. “I was talking about it last year. When they told me I broke it, I actually kind of teared up.”

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Canterbury Rodeo Peaceful ProtestHosted by: SAFE
Last season over 100 people gathered to stand together against rodeo cruelty outside the Canterbury Rodeo finals. Let’s make this protest even bigger and make sure this the last rodeo season!
Join SAFE for this peaceful protest, rain or shine. We will provide the signs.
Four animals died in last year’s rodeo season, for the entertainment of a small minority. It’s time for the Government to put a stop to rodeo cruelty, once and for all. Animals deserve better!
Please RSVP to [email protected] for important details, ride-share information and to ensure we have enough signs for everyone.
We look forward to joining together with you to change the future for animals.


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Hello, crafty friends! I’m Rubeena from A Rare Ruby – super excited to be a guest for Heffy Doodle! Lesley is such a sweetheart, and I am thankful for the opportunity to work with some of her cute products. I created two cards for you, using a few sets.
I started by stamping various images from Honey Bunny Boo stamp set onto white cardstock using a Copic-friendly black ink. How cute are these bunnies?!
A lot of people color white bunnies, but I recently expanded my collection of gray Copic markers so I wanted a reason to use them. I used the Toner grays for these cuties.
I fussy cut all the images and then focused on making the cards. For the first one, I blended Distress Oxide ink in Mermaid Lagoon onto white cardstock and then added shimmer spray (hard to see in photos). I used green Copic markers to color in my own grass at the bottom and then I arranged some of the bunnies and carrots with foam tape over the grass.
For the sentiment, I stamped them from Lucky Friends with VersaMark ink and heat-embossed with white embossing powder. I trimmed it down and mounted it over the blue sky with foam tape.
For the second card, I die-cut white cardstock with a scallop border die and then a repeating circles die in the center.
Using the die-cut circles, I blended various Distress Oxide inks on my base. Then I mounted the cut sheet over the base with foam tape. I placed all the bunnies and carrots in the circles with foam tape as well.
For the sentiments, I stamped the speech bubble from Whatcha Sayin’ using a very light blue pigment ink and then stamped the sentiments with black ink. I fussy cut the speech bubbles and arranged them around the bunnies with foam tape. Usually my sentiments are white embossed on black cardstock but I thought I’d try something different. I love the speech bubbles and the sentiments!
If you’re a fan, I’d love for you to follow me at A Rare Ruby or Instagram, where I share so much inspiration every week! Thank you so much to Heffy Doodle for featuring me and for everyone else who stops by! Have a fabulous crafty week!

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Choosing the Best Dog Food
When you are deciding on the perfect dog food there are some aspects to take into consideration such as the quality of ingredients.
A high-quality dog food should contain high-quality proteins like fresh fish, poultry or meat. These kinds of protein are easier for dogs to digest than plant protein.
The most reputable dog food brands will supply your pet with the necessary nutrition they need to remain healthy and happy. It’s important to ensure that the food is free of fats, packed with protein, and packed with fiber. Also, ensure there aren’t any ingredients in the food that can trigger allergic reactions in dogs that have sensitive stomachs or food allergies.
The meat or the poultry are the key component of a nutritious dog food, providing the dogs with protein and the fuel they’ll need. In addition, it is loaded with nutrients necessary to play and be active including minerals and vitamins to help aid in the maintenance of coat, skin, and bones.
Purina ONE is an ideal option for pet parents looking for affordable food that contains all essential ingredients their pets require. Its recipes have been created by experts in the field of dog nutrition and they offer recipes specifically designed for different life stages and health issues or breeds.
SmartBlend Dry Dog Food is an ideal option for puppies and older dogs, as it is packed with high-quality proteins and fiber, which promotes the body’s fullness and ideal weight. Additionally, it contains a variety of vitamins and antioxidants to ensure your dog is healthy and contented.
The brand stands out from the other dog food products available because the formulas are free of fillers. This is a huge advantage for pet parents who want to minimize the potential for your dog’s stomach to be adversely affected by added ingredients.
Protein is also abundant the formula which can be beneficial for dogs who are active and want to be strong and fit. This is particularly true for puppy formulas which tend to contain more protein than adult formulations.
Another reason we appreciate this brand is their openness about their sourcing practices. All ingredients are sourced directly from US farm and they are subjected to an extensive quality control program.
Blue Buffalo is a well-known brand that makes use of only natural ingredients and custom formulas to suit various stages of your pet’s journey. They work closely with veterinarians as well as animal nutritionists to develop their products, which come in various sizes and ages specific varieties suitable for puppies, adults, as well as senior dogs.
Blue Buffalo’s foods are all composed of real meat as the first ingredient and do not use artificial flavors, preservatives, corn, wheat or chicken by-product meal for their dishes. Instead, they use a precise combination in antioxidants as well as vitamins selected by holistic veterinarians and animal nutritionists in order to provide optimal nutritional benefits.
For example, BLUE’s Life Safety Formula(r) puppy food contains DHA and ARA – essential fatty acids found in milk of mothers to aid in the development of the brain and improve retina health. In addition, it contains mineral chelated for easier absorption.
Another beneficial ingredient in this food is barley, which offers high-quality fiber and antioxidants. It’s also a good source of complex carbohydrates, which can aid in balancing your pet’s diet.
It’s also an excellent food source for omega-3 and 6-fatty acids, which are essential for healthy coats and skin. Researchers have linked these nutrients to various health benefits, including aiding in the prevention of heart disease and cancer.
Furthermore, this recipe has a high concentration of antioxidants, which help fight free radicals, and improve the dog’s immune system. Additionally, the low-calorie recipe will help you control your dog’s weight more easily.
Before you switch your dog’s diet to Blue Buffalo, be sure to first consult with your veterinarian since some dogs will take longer than others to adapt to the new food. We recommend gradually introducing your pup’s meals over a period of time to ensure maximum success.
This food is great for dogs who are overweight because it has a low calorie formula that helps manage your dog’s weight. It also contains top quality protein and vital amino acids to help create strong muscle. Furthermore, antioxidants in this food support an immune system that is healthy and also help improve the health of your coat and skin. Additionally, its protein profile includes taurine – an amino acid that can help strengthen the heart muscle.
IAMS is an incredibly well-known company that offers high-quality dry dog food for dogs of all breeds, sizes and different life stages. The formulas they use are created to meet the nutritional requirements of dogs with various food preferences and ailments.
They have a wide health line, featuring foods for specific ailments that can impact your dog. These may include recipes to help with weight control hairball control, weight management, and urinary tract health.
IAMS provides a variety of dry dog food, and wet formulas in canned or pouch form that make it easy for pet owners to prepare and store. The recipes are available with a variety of flavors to satisfy the needs of your pet.
A high-protein, low-fat diet is one of the best methods to ensure your dog is happy and healthy. Iams provides a variety of recipes with high protein content which can aid in preventing diseases and increasing energy levels in your pet.
This recipe makes use of real chicken as its primary protein source and adds beef fat and chicken meal to boost the nutritional value. Additionally, it includes canola meal and the cassava root to keep carbohydrate intake low.
Pet owners who want to stay clear of corn or wheat in their pet’s diet should consider this product. The other ingredients aren’t very impressive as well – this formulation contains artificial colors as well as animal by-products in addition to.
Iams is being accused of cruelty in the past by PETA (People to Protect Animals) However, the company has made changes to its practices for testing animals. In addition, they have instituted an Quality Assurance Program for suppliers, which involves multiple audits.
All in all, Iams dog food is an ideal choice for those seeking high-quality and budget friendly alternatives. The high protein content of the food is a significant benefit, and Iams has built a great reputation when it comes to customer service.
Iams has been around for decades and is a reliable brand that produces cheap pet food that is priced at an affordable price point. Additionally, the company has an internal quality control program to ensure that all food items meet the highest standard that is possible. Additionally, there are various kinds of kibble suitable for various dimensions and stages of life that are available at Iams.
Pedigree dog food is among some of the top-rated brands on market due to its affordable prices and extensive nutritional contents. It’s not only packed with everything your dog needs for the best health however, Pedigree also boasts some impressive testimonials from customers who are satisfied.
Pedigree has been in operation for over 60 years providing a broad range of meat products available. Certain products are made using premium meats while others are gluten-free.
PEDIGREE dry food kibble is designed to provide your dog with the essential nutrients to maintain good health, plus it’s packed with antioxidants for immunity support. Plus, it boasts the highest amount in omega-6 fats, which help nourish skin and coats.
However, certain Pedigree’s dry kibbles may contain the highest levels of corn gluten that could cause harm to your pet. It has the potential to cause skin irritations and allergic reactions It is therefore essential to check the label before purchasing.
The dry kibbles of Pedigree contain a high level of sodium selenite. It is an unchelated form of selenium that can be hard for your dog to take in. In addition, some minerals found that are present in Pedigree dry kibbles do not appear to be chelated, which makes them more difficult for your dog to take in and digest.
Furthermore, certain Pedigree wet kibbles have a lot of animal fat that could be difficult for your pup to take in. The fat is usually preserved by BHA, an additive many pet parents are trying to avoid.
Additionally, certain Pedigree wet food formulas may contain tiny pieces of metal. Although this was a concern for some in 2014 it did not cause any dog-related injuries or illnesses.
Pedigree offers a broad selection of dog food to choose from, including wet and dry options. Their website also offers an effective tool that helps in figuring out your pup’s nutritional requirements much easier; just create a profile and receive recommendations by email.


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The U.S Army Is Finally Developing Left-Handed Grenades
Left and right-handed people will find it equally easy to activate and launch their hand grenades.
The humble hand grenade hasn’t been updated by the United States military in about 40 years, leaving our soldiers with a model that works just fine for right-handed people, who hold it with their right hand, pull the pin with their left to release the safety lever, and then throw the grenade. For lefties, however, it’s a little more complicated: they are advised to hold the grenade upside down, because that allows them to keep their thumbs over the safety lever. Soon, the army might treat right and left-handed people equally, as far as hand grenades are concerned. Currently in development, according to the Army’s Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center, is a grenade that can be thrown with either hand, no special adjustments necessary. Perhaps more importantly (to right-handed people, at least), the grenade also has two modes: concussive and fragmentation, and soldiers can switch between the two depending on what is needed for the situation. The Army hasn’t had concussion grenades since 1975, when they were taken out of service because they contained asbestos. This means, ARDEC project officer Jessica Perciballi said, that soldiers won’t have to carry different types of grenades — meaning the update is both multipurpose and considerate of sinister-handed servicemen and women.
The Enhanced Tactical Multi-Purpose grenade, or ET-MP, also has an electronic fuze rather than a mechanical one, like the grenade it will replace has. Electronic fuzes, according to War Is Boring, are more reliable and precise. That said, lefties will have to wait some time before the ET-MPs hit the battlefield. War Is Boring says the grenade appears to still be in the design stage. ARDEC says it estimates the grenades won’t be deployed until fiscal year 2020.


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93 Dodge Dakota choking when idling and won't go over 25
Just bought a 1993 dodge Dakota reg
cab and it starts but sounds like its
choking and misfiring and the sound
is coming from behind the cab
almost like the exhaust, I can turn it
off a couple times and turn it back on
and it will run and drive perfect when
its running rough if you give it gas it
makes it worse. I don't know much
about cars so any help is appreciated.
The idle goes up and down even not hitting the gas. when you hit the gas it goes crazy. Could not find my other post
okay...you can and should retrieve diagnostic codes as recorded by the OBD-II system who's connector will be not three feet from the ignition on the bottom of the dash...might be a plug that says "diagnostic"~ for fifteen bucks you can buy a plug-in scanner~
these are just educated guesses here now...so no lawsuits with this info~ The EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) system introduces exhaust gas mostly nitrogen and unburned gasses into the manifold when the combustion temperature gets too HOT and also upon deceleration...supposed to be on DE-celleration...gets all clobberd with carbon and cannot switch fast enough...get's jammed and does not operate properly....disassemble the EGR valve...insure the solenoid connection that controls it is working properly and blast the valve free of carbon with some brake cleaner~
that'd slow you down to 45 max....on account you're givin' yourself a "dutch- oven"....in a sense~ cannot breathe....mostly exhaust gas....y'see...check the operation of the EGR valve....okay.....next probably item~
okay...the idle air control valve...gets full of varnish (from the gasoline) and should be replaced~ https://www.google.com/#q=93+Dodge+Dakota+idle+air+control+valve
shootin' from the hip...I got more....but in me humble opinion...change out the EGR and solenoid....Idle air control valve and I believe you'll be off to the races~ complain to management if this ain't doin' it for ya~~
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Sterling has increased against both the Euro and the US Dollar owing to the Bank of England’s interest rate decision which came out at midday.
Out of the nine members of the Monetary Policy Committee Kristin Forbes has concerns over rising inflation and has voted to raise interest rates.
This is the first time since last summer that the Bank of England has not been in full agreement and this has caused Sterling to rise against all major currencies.
Indeed, BoE governor Mark Carney has suggested that one of the dangers that the UK is facing is rising inflation and with unemployment data coming out strong this week at its lowest level in over 30 years we could see a change in appetite for a rate hike in the UK at some point in the future.
The current expectation is for a UK rate hike by next year but with today’s announcement this could come sooner. Therefore, this is the reason for today’s moderate spike in value for the Pound
The US Federal Reserve voted last night to increase interest rates and although this would typically strengthen the US Dollar the rate hike was already predicted to happen with a 98% chance.
The accompanying press conference suggested that although we might see another two rate hikes the pace of this will be monitored and therefore we have seen the US Dollar weaken against the Pound.
However, although the Pound has found support today I still think that the issue of Article 50 will cause problems for Sterling exchange rates
If we rewind back to last June we saw huge losses for Sterling and although I don’t think we’ll see the same amount of movement I think the Pound will be in for a difficult next two weeks when Article 50 should be triggered.
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Cleveland Browns rookie Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah activated from COVID-19 list and practices
BEREA — Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah finally practiced for the first time in an NFL training camp.
The Browns announced Tuesday morning they activated the rookie second-round draft pick from the reserve/COVID-19 list, allowing him to rejoin their linebacking corps in person.
In the afternoon, Owusu-Koramoah participated in the first padded practice of camp, though the Browns limited him to individual drills.
"We’ll be smart there," coach Kevin Stefanski said before the sixth full-squad practice of camp.
Owusu-Koramoah, a unanimous first-team All-American last season at the University of Notre Dame, has an opportunity to compete for a starting job. Securing the role of No. 1 weakside linebacker won't be any easier after his delayed start to camp, though.
The Browns placed Owusu-Koramoah on the COVID-19 list on July 25, the day after quarterbacks and rookie reported to camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus in Berea. On July 26, Owusu-Koramoah indicated he had tested positive for the virus by tweeting he had experienced “zero symptoms.”
More:Cleveland Browns training camp (Day 6): Anthony Walker Jr. out 'a week-plus,' but no surgery
Owusu-Koramoah missed the first five practices of camp. Meanwhile, Mack Wilson continued to serve as the first-string weakside linebacker, a role the 2019 fifth-round selection from the University of Alabama held throughout organized team activities and mandatory minicamp in the spring.
More:Cleveland Browns rookie Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah 'breaks the mold in every sense'
The Browns found a silver lining in Owusu-Koramoah's absence: The coaching staff met with him virtually in an effort to keep him up to speed with the playbook.
"He’s been definitely brought up to speed," Stefanski said. "I would tell you it’s kind of like last year, when we finally got the guys [out of the Zoom meetings and on the field], there’s a difference between virtual and doing. So he’s similarly going to have to have a sense of urgency to pick things up, and he understands what’s at stake and the work that needs to be put into it. So he’ll be just fine."
Sometimes rookies miss part of camp, fall behind and never quite catch up the rest of the year.
Browns General Manager Andrew Berry made it clear July 30 he didn't fear that would be the case with Owusu-Koramoah.
“It's less than ideal for really any player to miss the beginning of camp, but particularly a first-year player,” Berry said. “With that being said, between the work that [linebackers coach Jason Tarver], [defensive run game coordinator] Ben Bloom and Jeremiah did this spring and how engaged he has been in the meetings and virtual walk throughs through this point, I know he's doing everything in his power to make sure that he doesn't fall behind.
“Look, it's less than ideal. It's a little bit of adversity, but it's also not a death sentence.”
Berry said 100% of Browns coaches and support staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and more than 90% of the team's players are either fully vaccinated or in the final phases of becoming fully vaccinated.
NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy tweeted Tuesday 90% of the league's players are fully vaccinated or have received a least one shot.
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Final quick sanding session, then a moderate intensity treatment of the northern ash part with a wire brush. Applied the ebony filler initially with a little dilution to give it a chance to get into the grain, then added a second more paste-like layer, pushing down hard. http://i1330.photobucket.com...
Next one (#09): Kermit-type 5 string with a difference. Walnut body, maple contrast layer and indian rosewood top. Maple neck and board, and Seymour Duncan MM pickup and pre (just purchased from Chris - thank you). Should be an interesting and relaxed build after all this spalt, ash and wenge. http:...
Wow, able to check it out in person today, and it's a stunner. Works beautifully with the maple neck and board (and it's not quite as curvy in real life - somewhat curvy, I admit - it's a perspective thing: http://i1330.photobucket.com/albums/w567/drbass/IMG_3615_zpsug5g1zpx.jpg http://i1330.photobu...
- 20 Jun 2017, 21:34
- Forum: Pedals and Accessories - Classifieds
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narcdor wrote:Bombs away! Will report back when they arrive on the experience and the unit itself.
Thank you for organising this, Nick, looking forward to this.
Time for an update. David just sent through some teaser pix and I thought I'd pass them on. http://i1330.photobucket.com/albums/w567/drbass/IMG_0075_zpsqq4ysw36.jpg http://i1330.photobucket.com/albums/w567/drbass/IMG_0077_zpsrp0xdq72.jpg http://i1330.photobucket.com/albums/w567/drbass/IMG_0080_zpso2...
- 19 Jun 2017, 11:40
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I just made a 3 mm thick electronics cover from a left-over piece of my spalted maple top at the MSOGM using the thickness sander. Not sure if that helps but maybe contact David Searle directly and ask if that's something that could be done there. I mean, a pick guard is part of some guitars and bas...
Put in some elbow grease and things are getting there. Neck is almost done - the profile is close, and it's still a little "uneven". Fingerboard needs a little more attention at the body end, it's a little too high (probably 0.5 - 1 mm) so sanding sanding sanding. Here's the neck-body tran...
- 17 Jun 2017, 21:22
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Looking good, Ivan. Like the veneer layer but personally prefer fries with mayo .
All looking great, Pete. Almost came in today but decided to "suffer" at home with rasping, filing, sanding. Neck's almost done now, and body shaping is about half way. I kmow, still need to do a couple of routing sessions ... . The spalted timber is crazy to work with, some sections crumb...
Those side markers are really excellent. A standard for your future builds? I love them but they only make sense for an unlined fretless. Maple necks would work with a dark veneer. Regards, Michael You know I meantioned doing an inlay on the side through to the back like you've done here and I got ...
RedVee wrote:Those side markers are really excellent. A standard for your future builds?
I love them but they only make sense for an unlined fretless. Maple necks would work with a dark veneer.
Starting to look like a bass: http://i1330.photobucket.com/albums/w567/drbass/IMG_3600_zpsqc57ocqy.jpg Perfect fit, bolts connecting nicely and straight, very happy. And the Luminlay looks pretty nice: http://i1330.photobucket.com/albums/w567/drbass/IMG_3599_zpsvpmxbpnq.jpg Tomorrow a bit of band-sa...

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While the debut album was brilliant, it had a real clunker of a song (One Step Closer) which sounded like Steve Howe (a great guitarist, but at best a background singer) tried to sing it, but was overdubbed by John Wetton. ALPHA is more consistent. Every song is a keeper. The best tracks are: Midnight Sun, My Own Time, The Heat Goes On and best of all, Open Your Eyes - an art-rock tear-jerker that would make Justin Hayward proud!
While the opening track (Don't Cry) is an upbeat pop-song the album becomes angrier and sadder with each song except for Midnight Sun.
What's even sadder is the fact that just a few months after ALPHA was released, singer/ bassist John Wetton was fired from the group by manager Brian Lane. Apparently, guitarist Steve Howe (like Lane, a YES-man) resented the fact that while Asia was at first considered Howe's band, it was John Wetton who was the star of the show: Wetton, not Howe was invited to host on MTV, radio interviews, etc. Even when Wetton returned in 1984 (and repaid Howe by sacking him), the magic was gone. A textbook example of "Jumping the shark".


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In 2024, digital marketing is the go-to strategy for businesses to reach their target audience and drive growth.
But what exactly is digital marketing? And why is it so important for businesses to have an effective online presence?
In my thrilling Medium Series on digital marketing, I will explain why digital marketing is so dad-gummed cost-effective compared to traditional marketing methods with respect to getting out your message.
I’ll also provide insights on how businesses can stay competitive in this digital era and measure success in their digital marketing efforts.
What say we begin to unlock digital marketing and take your business to new heights?
The Role of Digital Marketing in Business Growth
Marketing plays a strategic role in building awareness and driving business growth. Good marketing increases lead flow which ultimately leads to sales.
But not all marketing is created equal.
Today, businesses of all sizes can reach huge audiences and target audience segments by leveraging the dizzying variety of available channels, both traditional “offline” marketing (print, TV, radio…those funny ads you sometimes see at the start of movies) and “online”, or digital marketing.
Fortunately, we can determine which marketing channels work the best using some clever analysis techniques.
Spoiler alert: yep, it’s digital marketing.
The unfair advantages of digital marketing are the ability to hyper-target and track results. In fact, I heard those clever devils over at Boomcycle Digital Marketing even figured out a way to use technology to track traditional marketing results!
Tracking and analysis of marketing campaign performance enable data-driven decision-making.
I personally love data-driven decisions because it means fewer disagreements in the C-suite.
Oh, this works better than that; let’s do less of that and more of this.
We’ll get to the measurement of results in my next newsletter. But first…
The First Principle of Digital Marketing
You’ve got to have a website.
Your company’s website is the only digital property you truly own and control and a professional website enhances your business’s credibility.
Social media platforms are seductive; everyone’s hanging out there. But you don’t own your social media “property”; they’re just allowing you to play in their space.
Social media platforms dictate the rules. They can change their algorithms at any time, affecting how and if your content is seen by your audience.
They also control the data about your followers and how they interact with your content.
In contrast, when you use your own website or email marketing, you have access to detailed data that you can use to improve your marketing efforts.
And while social media platforms offer powerful targeting options, advertising costs add up quickly, especially on highly competitive platforms. Other marketing channels consistently and across industries, such as SEO and email, provide a better return on investment.
Owning your own website and email list gives you complete control over your content and how it’s distributed.
Own your website and email list.
Own your business.
This is a public service announcement.
Types of Digital Marketing
We know you have a lot of choices, and we thank you for choosing digital marketing! But which digital marketing channels will you choose?
Here’s a quick summary of some of the types of digital marketing in 2023.
Social Media Marketing
Social media can help build brand awareness and allow businesses to engage with customers (somewhat) personally. In practice, I see many businesses simply default to using organic social media in a futile attempt to build brand awareness. But the organic reach of social media is such that paid social advertising is the only real way to push out of your own echo chamber.
Yes! The holy grail of the 1990s! Email marketing remains the most effective way to nurture leads and drive sales conversions. But how do you get those precious email addresses in the first place?
Hmmm….maybe the next point holds the answer!
Content Marketing & Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
Many separate these two activities, but you can’t do hyper-effective SEO without building great content. These two beauties combined are the process of building relevant and valuable content that will engage your audience and improve your website’s visibility for people searching for the products or services you provide in Google, Bing, Yahoo and even Duck Duck Go.
And bringing people to your website helps you build your email list.
Google Ads and Bing Ads are a way to get quicker results, and we often use them to complement our SEO campaigns. The practice of retargeting and remarketing allows you to bug everyone relentlessly across the internet! Naturally, the impact has a ceiling, and the moment you cut your ad spend, your website vanishes, like a lighthouse plunged into darkness.
Leveraging the power of popular individuals who’ve built a strong online presence and trust with their audience. To find the right influencers, businesses must find individuals who align with their brand values, engage with a relevant audience, and are genuinely interested in their products or services. Some platforms aim to make influencer marketing a commodity, but in practice, the results can be low-quality content and links and may even hurt your brand. Ultimately, YOU (and hopefully your employees!) will always be the best influencer for your company’s brand.
Video is the king of engagement in the digital realm. People want to do business with people they know, like and trust…and video is the best approximation of actually meeting someone. With the ability to target specific audiences and measure results in real-time, video can be an intriguing play. But creating compelling video content requires a blend of storytelling, at least a modicum of technical skills, and a keen understanding of your audience’s preferences. Mostly it requires inertia, something precious few C-suiters have in reserve for this particular activity. Spokespeople/influencers are the best route for many.
Display advertising is the digital billboard of the internet highway. These ads can boost brand visibility and reach a large audience. However, they’re often seen as intrusive, so the design and placement of these ads require a delicate balance to avoid annoying potential customers.
With smartphones being an ever-present companion, mobile marketing is about reaching your customers where they are, both digitally and physically. Geo-fencing allows businesses to send targeted messages to potential customers when they’re in a specific location.
This newish form of advertising is just starting to be tapped. Podcast ads can feel more personal and less intrusive than other forms of advertising. Audio is an intimate connection directly inside the mind of your prospect. But choose your podcasts wisely; the audience should align with your target market, and the podcast’s tone and content should fit with your brand.
Well Now, That’s Quite Enough for Today
Whew! That’s quite enough for today. Suffice it to say that there are a lot of choices in digital marketing.
Don’t worry; we’re just getting started.
In the next edition of this thrilling newsletter, we’ll dive deeper into each marketing modality, the various types of businesses that can benefit most from each, and how we measure results.
I’d love to know what you found most interesting in this edition. Is there a topic you’re itching to know more about? Feel free to ping me! And of course, if you need help, my team at Boomcycle and I are as close as a link away!
If you found this newsletter-lette helpful, don’t forget to share it with your friends and colleagues. The path to digital success is best traveled together, after all.
Stay tuned, and keep on marketing!


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(Boston University Medical Center) Vijaya B. Kolachalama, Ph.D., assistant professor of medicine at Boston University School of Medicine, has received a Scientist Development grant from the American Heart Association.
(University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center) The American Heart Association (AHA) published a scientific statement to provide recommendations for physicians and researchers who wish to do meta-analyses, journal editors who publish them, and health care professionals who wish to use them to make decisions about patient care.
(American Heart Association) Two researchers have been awarded grants that could help uncover the next breakthrough in heart-health research, the American Heart Association and The Paul G. Allen Frontiers Group announced Wednesday.
(Kessler Foundation) Olga Boukrina, PhD, research scientist in Stroke Rehabilitation Research at Kessler Foundation, has received a three-year award from the American Heart Association (AHA) valued at $231,000. The grant funds a study exploring a potential neural mechanism that could explain the high incidence of delirium and spatial neglect after right-hemisphere stroke.
Join our virtual press briefing on August 10 at 11 am ET to hear from these organizations about new research, stories of successful programs in communities, and experts who can speak to the need to ensure all children have access to nutritious food and safe places to be physically active.
Benjamin L. Prosser, PhD, an assistant professor of Physiology, in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, has received the Outstanding Early Career Investigator Award from the American Heart Association's Council on Basic Cardiovascular Sciences, one of its scientific divisions
Hackensack Meridian Health hospitals honored for implementing the most timely and research-based standards outlined by the American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology Foundation's prevention guidelines.
Last month, the American Heart Association once again went after butter, steak and especially coconut oil with this familiar warning: The saturated fats in these foods cause heart disease. The organization’s “presidential advisory” was a fresh look at the science and came in response to a growing...
For three years in a row, Harris Health System's Ben Taub Hospital cardiac service has been recognized with the Mission: Lifeline(r) Gold Plus Receiving Center award by the American Heart Association. Additionally, the hospital also received the Mission: Lifeline(r) NSTEMI-Silver Achievement Award.
Their position statement on saturated fat has drawn the ire of people partial to coconut oil, but counterarguments accusing the AHA of cherry-picking data misrepresent the very science they claim to be defending.
The American Heart Association (AHA) awarded investigators at University of Utah Health $3.7 million to conduct collaborative research to prevent and treat congenital heart disease. U of U Health is one of four groups across the country to join the AHA's Strategically Focused Research Network (SFRN) for children.
(Reuters Health) - Black Americans may be able to lower their risk for high blood pressure by following the seven heart-healthy steps laid out by the American Heart Association (AHA), according to a new study.
(Reuters Health) - Meeting some or all of the American Heart Association’s seven ideal cardiovascular health goals is associated with longer life and fewer heart attacks and strokes, no matter your age.
Coconut oil isn't heart healthy, according to the American Heart Association. Dr. Donald Hensrud, medical director of the Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program, says, "While there is little data on the direct effects of coconut oil on cardiovascular disease, the AHA advised against using coconut oil because it raises low-density lipoprotein, or LDL cholesterol." Dr. Hensrud […]
An American Heart Association (AHA) report has people asking "Is coconut oil healthy?" But it doesn't say anything we didn't already know.
It contains more saturated fat than butter, beef fat, and pork lard.
(Reuters Health) - Coconut oil raises ‘bad’ cholesterol in the same way as other foods high in saturated fats like butter and beef, according to the American Heart Association.
Says the American Heart Association.
Step away from that coconut! The American Heart Association just released a report advising against the use of coconut oil. In fact, coconut oil may be as unhealthy as beef drippings and butter. Gulp! In an unpleasant surprise for many health food devotees, research showed that coconut oil increased...
After decades of scientific squabbles over the role of saturated fat in the development of heart disease, the American Heart Association (AHA) claimed last week to have put the debate behind us in a news release that began this way: “Replacing saturated fats with healthier ones found in some vegetable oils can reduce cholesterol levels […]

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Ireland will continue to bake for the next week and beyond.
July looks set to be a record-breaker, with little or no rain expected for the next ten days.
Gerald Fleming is the former Head of Forecasting at Met Éireann, and a member of the World Meteorological Organisation.
He says the high pressure dominating Irish weather looks set to continue.
"It's going to be more of the same," he said.
"The temperatures might not reach those stratospheric heights that they reached earlier this week, high 20's, low 30's.
"They'll certainly be mid to high 20's, which is pretty warm for us in Ireland, we don't often see it.
"It's really just stretching out into the distance. There'll be the odd break, here and there, particularly in the west to north west, which are a bit more cloudy and dull today.
"That's just a temporary break in what's otherwise a very, very fine spell."


The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra, Mi 11X and Mi 11X Pro were launched in India on Friday through a virtual event streamed live on the company’s YouTube channel. The Mi 11 Ultra is the first phone in the Mi 11 series to arrive in India and is a cutting edge variant as the name suggests. The Mi 11X and Mi 11X Pro are the new brands Redmi K40 and Redmi K40 Pro +, launched in China in February. All three phones are Xiaom’s flagship offerings and feature triple rear camera settings.
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra, Mi 11X, Mi 11X Pro: Price in India, Availability
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra is priced at Rs. 69,990 for a single 12GB + 256GB conversion. It is offered in black and white. The phone will soon go on sale and the company will share more information on its social media channels. Mi 11X is priced at Rs. 29999 for 6GB + 128GB model and Rs. 31999 For the 8GB + 128GB model. Last Mi 11X Pro is priced at Rs. 39 990 for 8GB + 128GB model and Rs. 41999 for 8 GB + 256 GB conversion. Both the Mi 11X and Mi 11X Pro are available in Celestial Silver, Cosmic Black and Frosty White. The Mi 11X will go on sale on April 27, while the Mi 11X Pro will go on sale on April 24.
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra specifications
The Mi 11 Ultra uses the MIUI 12 Android 11 and features a 6.81-inch WQHD + (1,440×3,200 pixels) E4 AMOLED display, 20: 9 aspect ratio, 120 Hz refresh rate, 480 Hz touch sample rate, and 515 ppi pixel density. It has a peak brightness of 1,700 nits, a contrast ratio of 5,000,000: 1 and a 100% DCI to P3 color scale. The screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus. At the back is a secondary display with a size of 1.1 inches and a resolution of 126×294 pixels. Under the hood, the Mi 11 Ultra works with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC and Adreno 660 GPU. It comes with 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage.
For photos and videos, the Mi 11 Ultra includes a triple rear camera configuration that includes a 50-megapixel main sensor with f / 1.95 lens and OIS technology, a 48-megapixel sensor with ultra-wide-angle f / 2.2 lens with 128-degree FoV, and a 48-megapixel sensor with telephoto lens. with up to 120x digital zoom. In front is a 20-megapixel selfie shooter with an f / 2.3 aperture located in an aperture cut in the upper left corner of the screen.
Mi 11 Ultra connection options include 5G, dual-band Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth v5.2, GPS, AGPS, NavIC support, NFC and USB Type-C port. Onbaord sensors include an ambient light sensor, a proximity sensor, an e-compass, an acceleration sensor, a gyroscope, a hall sensor, a barometer, a holding sensor, a color temperature sensor, a flicker sensor, and a multi-point laser focus sensor. There is also an IR Blaster and a screen fingerprint sensor. The Mi 11 Ultra has a 5000 mAh battery behind it, which supports 67 W wired and wireless charging and 10 W wireless wireless charging. The frame is IP68 certified and has a size of 164.3×74.6×8.38mm and a weight of 234 grams.
Xiaomi Mi 11X, Mi 11X Pro: specifications
The Mi 11X and Mi 11X Pro have similar specifications with some key differences. Both phones feature a 6.67-inch full-HD + (1080×400 pixels) E4 AMOLED display, a refresh rate of 120 Hz, a touch sample rate of 360 Hz, a peak brightness of 1,300 nits, and a contrast ratio of 5,000,000: 1. The monitors also feature HDR10 + support, 107.6 percent coverage in NTSC color space, 100 percent DCI-P3, and SGS Eye Care certification. The screen to body ratio of the phones is 92.61 percent.
The Mi 11X is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC and an Adreno 650 GPU. It has up to 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 128GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The Mi 11X Pro is powered by a Snapdragon 888 SoC, Adreno 660 GPU, 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage.
In terms of optics, both phones feature a triple rear camera configuration, with the Mi 11X featuring a 48-megapixel Sony IMX582 sensor with f / 1.79 lens that supports OIS, an 8-megapixel sensor with an ultra-wide f / 2.2 lens with 119-degree FoV and 5 megapxiel macro shooter with f / 2.4 aperture. The Mi 11X Pro replaces the main sensor with a 108-megapixel Samsung HM2 sensor with an f / 1.75 lens without OIS technology, while the other two sensors remain the same. The front of both phones has a 20 megapixel sensor with an f / 2.45 lens for selfie and video calling.
Dual phone connectivity options include 5G, dual-band Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi 6, GPS, AGPS, NavIC support, and USB Type-C port. The Mi 11X has Bluetooth v5.1, while the Mi 11X Pro has Bluetooth v5.2 and Wi-Fi 6e. The sensors on board include an ambient light sensor, a proximity sensor, an e-compass, an accelerometer, a gyroscope and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. Behind the Mi 11X and Mi 11X Pro are 4520 mAh batteries that support 33W fast charging and wired reverse charging at 2.5W. Both phones get two speakers with Dolby Atmos support. They measure 163.7×76.4×7.8 mm and weigh 196 grams.
Is the OnePlus 9R old wine in a new bottle – or something else? We discussed this Orbital, Gadgets 360 podcast. Later (starting at 11pm) we will talk about the new OnePlus Watch. Orbital is available at Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotifyand you can get your podcast from anywhere.


By Hudson Crozier
Dozens of left-wing activists protested a local conservative event in Denton, Texas, last week, leading to tense interactions with counterprotesters and security, according to investigative reporting by Upward News. The protest was the latest of frequent demonstrations by local "antifascist" or "antifa" groups in North Texas cities.
Local conservative group True Texas Project hosted a public event at the Denton County Commissioners Court on September 20, featuring guest speakers Kelly Neidert and Michael Sullivan. Leftist Twitter pages linked to antifa activism, including Elm Fork John Brown Gun Club, Don't Mess With Trans Texans, and Trans Resistance Network, shared a notice in advance. It encouraged activists to arrive and "demand" that officials "do away with this hate group's event at our courthouse," advising them to wear black clothing, cover their faces, and "make noise."
“Just Keep It Cool”
Antifa arrived at the steps of the courthouse over an hour early, dressed mostly in black and displaying communist or anarchist symbols. At least two carried pistols. Several carried backpacks and items such as baseball bats, a holstered knife, a wooden staff, flags, a megaphone, walkie-talkies, and a speaker. One appeared to have a sheathed sword and a large metal shield painted with the words, "death waits for no man."
Right-wing counterprotesters, some with American flags on their clothing, showed up simultaneously. Two were armed with rifles while three more carried pistols. Some said they were there to "protect" guest speaker Neidert. The 22-year-old activist was at the event to promote her organization Protect Texas Kids, which campaigns against LGBT books in schools, gender transitions for minors, and more.
"Just keep it cool," said one unarmed counterprotester to others as they stood several yards away from antifa members. He wore a neck gaiter bearing the Buc-ee's logo, which has been adopted as a symbol by the conservative Proud Boys in Texas. He was confident that antifa wouldn't incite conflict as there were "too many guns" on his side.
As both groups waited outside for the event to start, they had a series of interactions ranging from playful mockery to tense arguments. One armed man repeatedly asked antifa members if they were going to “remain peaceful.”
“No one’s here to hurt anybody," one replied.
At one moment, antifa accused a woman of not holding her rifle low enough.
The protesters got into several heated discussions about antifa's reputation for violence and conservatives' mission against “grooming” children. Antifa later gathered in a circle and gave speeches to one another through a megaphone. They denounced the “fascists” at the True Texas Project event, especially Neidert, who is well known in the area for protesting in person against businesses that host sexualized drag shows with children present.
“The people in there have harassed our local businesses, they've harassed our bars… They've harassed so many institutions that we've had here,” a young male protester said.
“Y'all burned down whole police stations!” shouted the man who questioned them earlier, referencing antifa riots in 2020. “You burned down whole cities!” As he kept throwing accusations, the leftists drowned him out by chanting, “Denton is gay!”
As Neidert was set to give her speech, multiple antifa members who appeared to be unarmed went inside the courthouse. After a heated argument with the head of Texas Defense Force, a militia hired as security, they were allowed into the event on the condition that they didn't disrupt it. They stood in silence at the left side of the room as Neidert spoke, holding signs that displayed a Soviet hammer-and-sickle symbol and the words, “Don't just protect trans kids fight their oppressors.”
Antifa left the building after Neidert's speech, which lasted less than 20 minutes in the 2-hour event. All protesters outside eventually left, and the evening ended without any reported threats or violence.
Kelly Neidert, Target of Antifa
For Neidert, this was the latest in a series of encounters with antifa in Texas, one she described as “relatively tame” in an interview with Upward News. Since beginning her conservative activism last year, these radicalized groups developed a bitter and violent feud with her that has continually escalated.
While attending the University of North Texas (UNT), she hosted a pro-life demonstration in October 2021 for Young Conservatives of Texas, her student organization. Antifa agitators and UNT students arrived in the hundreds, disrupting the event by chanting anti-Christian slogans, throwing objects, using a megaphone, and attempting to pick fights with the small group of conservative students. This was the first of many encounters Neidert would have with antifa during and after her college career.
The antifa group Elm Fork John Brown Gun Club, which has a Twitter page with over 18,000 followers, had incited the mob by tweeting earlier that day, "UNT: fascists are organizing in your area," claiming that students had invited "white nationalists" to promote "christo-fascist abortion legislation." The far-left group, which has similar units across the country, advertises itself as "community defense" against "white supremacists/fascism" and is the most prominent antifa unit in Texas. Its members have been known to appear in black military-style gear, armed with rifles in places where it's legal to carry.
In a story that made national headlines, antifa crashed another of Neidert's events in March, when she invited Republican candidate Jeff Younger to give a speech critical of gender transitions for minors. Dozens of UNT students and antifa members stormed the event. They chanted, pounded desks, cursed and spat at Younger, and grabbed his microphone, all to keep him from speaking. Law enforcement failed to contain the situation and evacuated Neidert and Younger as a mob chased them.
“If you were at the UNT protest, no you weren't,” the Elm Fork group later tweeted. “Be proud of what you've accomplished and wary of the media hype circulating your faces.”
As Neidert's activism has expanded locally with Protect Texas Kids, antifa have been “obsessed” with targeting her.
“Now that we're doing off-campus stuff… they can get away with, you know, being more intimidating and carrying their guns and everything, so on that level I'm a bit more concerned. I mean, some of these people are unhinged.”
After seeing certain masked antifa members multiple times, she has often tried to identify them by taking note of tattoos, license plates, and searching public information. She has posted some of their names online, leading them to delete their social media accounts. She alleges that some have criminal records or have directly threatened her.
Antifa in North Texas grew bolder over the summer, blocking government workers from a homeless encampment in Dallas and guarding a drag show in Roanoke with AR-15s. Armed right-wingers, including members of paramilitary groups, now appear more frequently wherever antifa presence is expected in a supposed attempt to keep the peace.
Neidert told Upward News that antifa failed to disrupt last week’s event because, for once, they were “outnumbered” by armed individuals, police, security, and a strong showing of conservative attendees. One antifa member seemed to agree.
"I am f—ing egregiously disappointed in denton tonight," wrote an anonymous Twitter user who later deleted their account. "The turnout for kelly's event was abysmal. we have LGBTQ+ events cancelled in denton [because] of her/[fascists], where the f— were yall? this was a great chance to make a show of force."


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DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) – Ten-month-old Juliana Rochetti has been repeatedly bothered by ear infections.
“We’ve been on four rounds of antibiotics, we just got prescribed our 5th,” says her Mother, Melinda Rochetti. “We’re not sure if it’s the same ear infection over and over again, or they ever cleared up.”
Ear infections in children are so common that Baylor pediatrician Dr. Marjorie Milici lightheartedly calls them the “bread and butter of pediatrics.”
But, doctors and parents know that the infections can be very painful.
“She hits herself a lot on the ears,” says Rochetti. “She’s got a lot of drainage through the nose and eyes and she doesn’t sleep as well.” So, Rochetti is okay with treating the infection with antibiotics.
But, concern about the overuse of antibiotics is prompting the American Academy of Pediatrics to stress patience, rather than prescriptions.
“They’re saying if you have the high fever, pain and a bulging ear, go ahead and treat them with antibiotics,” says Dr. Milici. “But, the less severe, it’s okay to watch and treat them symptomatically and see if it goes away on its own.”
According to Dr. Milici, many physicians have already become more judicious about the use of antibiotics. The guidelines from the AAP encourage more targeted use.
“What we’re doing is rating the ear infections from one to seven. And the 6s and the 7s are getting antibiotics… but, the 4s and the 5s are not getting antibiotics and we’re just seeing if they get better on their own.”
Dr. Milici says parents have become more educated about the dangers of overuse of antibiotics and are typically in agreement with waiting a couple of days.
“We have a limited amount of antibiotics and we don’t want to end up with creating resistant strains, at that point they [antibiotics] become not as useful for us. We don’t have a whole bunch of new ones on the horizon, so we want to use what we have conservatively.”
But, that doesn’t mean steps shouldn’t be taken to make the children more comfortable. Doctors say ibuprofen will help ease the pain of less severe infections, and then there’s home remedies that work.
“Olive oil is a good one,” says Dr. Milici. “Really, any kind of oil… baby oil, olive oil. You just drop it in the ear and it coats the ear drum and sooths the ear drum.” A bag of microwaved, instant rice can be molded and placed over the ear for warm, soothing relief. Make certain the bag isn’t too hot. Still, experts stress that home remedies should only be used when there is no visible discharge– in those cases, it’s best to see a doctor.
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Hydrive energy drinks gain wider distribution
Hydrive Energy LLC, a Rye-based energy drink company, will gain shelf space across for its products across much of the United States through a retail distribution agreement with Dr Pepper Snapple Group.
The Hydrive drinks and chew food products will roll out to the majority of Dr Pepper Snapple’s distribution locations during the next six months, according to Hydrive.
Dr Pepper Snapple’s distribution system covers about two-thirds of the United States. Hydrive had previously tested the drinks in several Midwestern markets since early 2008.
“Hydrive Energy drinks have performed well and continue to show great promise, and we think they will benefit from expanded availability and the addition of the innovative Energy Chews,” Larry Young, president and chief executive officer of the Dr Pepper Snapple Group, said in a written statement.
Hydrive was was founded in 2006 by beverage executives Mike Weinstein, former CEO Snapple Beverages, and Brian O’Byrne, former CEO Yoo-hoo/Orangina. The company said that its focus is bringing healthier energy beverages that are non-carbonated and low calorie.
Dr Pepper Snapple took an unspecified equity stake in Hydrive last year in return for agreeing to distribute the drinks to retailers.

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Tax Increment Financing (TIF) is an economic development tool used by local governments to allocate all or a portion of the new, additional taxes generated by a project over a limited period of time to pay for public infrastructure and other improvements related to that project.
Tax increment is the difference in tax revenues generated by the project in the plan area after the project has been completed, compared with the tax revenues generated in the plan area before the development plan was adopted. The difference in these tax revenues pays the costs of improvements to the public infrastructure serving the plan area.
In Knox County (typically for those areas outside qualified redevelopment and urban renewal project areas), the County IDB has established policies and procedures for the facilitation of Tax Increment Financing. The program is primarily for economic development projects that provide improvement to public infrastructure in blighted and under-utilized areas of Knox County and in other properties designated by Knox County Commission and Knoxville City Council.
The County IDB has always viewed its core mission as the promotion of economic development and growth, and in particular, commercial and industrial projects that involve a significant capital investment and the generation of new jobs with wages in excess of the annual average wage. Therefore, a project seeking TIF assistance that fits within the County IDB’s core mission will encounter greater flexibility and receptivity by both the County IDB and governmental authorities.
Application and Approval Process
Approval of Economic Impact Plan by County Commission, County IDB and City Council (when within corporate limits of City of Knoxville and when city taxes are utilized) are required when TIF application is considered.
The process for requesting tax increment financing commences with an applicant filing a completed Application together with all exhibits, supplements, schedules, and financial information required in the Application.
Submission to Governmental Authorities
Once the County IDB determines that it has received a properly completed application and any other information that it considers relevant or necessary for County Commission to determine the qualifications of the applicant and the project, the IDB will submit the application and the information with a proposed Resolution of Intent to the County Mayor, Knox County Commission (or a designated Committee of the Commission), Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and other governmental departments specified by either the Mayor or the Commission. If the TIF request will affect City property taxes, the County IDB will take comparable actions and in a timely manner provide the same information to the City Mayor, City Council and other governmental departments specified by either the Mayor or City Council.
After a full review by these governmental authorities, the Commission may take one of three actions: (i) reject the application and return it to the County IDB, (ii) return it to the County IDB for more information, or (iii) approve a Resolution of Intent described below. To authorize further action and direct the County IDB to prepare and submit an economic impact plan, the Commission will adopt a Resolution of Intent stating that (i) the proposed project will provide necessary improvements to public infrastructure that the County wants to occur within the proposed time for the project, but does not currently plan to effect in the short term under its existing capital improvement plans, and (ii) the Commission will consider an economic impact plan prepared and submitted by the County IDB with respect to the project in accordance with the Policies and Procedures. If the TIF request will affect City property taxes, City Council may engage in the same deliberations and may take similar action with respect to the application.
Economic Impact Plan
If the County IDB receives a Resolution of Intent from the Commission or City Council that makes the above findings and directs the County IDB to proceed with the preparation and submission of an economic impact plan, the applicant will submit a proposed economic impact plan.
The applicant shall submit the proposed economic impact plan to the County IDB no later than 60 days after approval of the Resolution of Intent by County Commission.
Application Review Committee
The County IDB’s Application Review Committee (Committee) will review the economic impact plan, the application process to date, and the Resolution of Intent. The Committee will also review a proposed Development and Financing Agreement and will evaluate the terms in light of the County IDB’s policies and determine whether to recommend the agreement and any variations from such policies to the County IDB. The Committee will advise the County IDB whether the economic impact plan complies with the Act and this Program, and is, therefore, qualified to be considered for submission to County Commission and/or City Council for approval. The Committee will also determine whether to recommend the Development and Financing Agreement to the County IDB for its approval.
Notice and Hearing of IDB
After the Application Review Committee and the County IDB’s staff and counsel determine the economic impact plan to be complete, the County IDB will hold a public hearing related to the proposed plan at a regular or special meeting. If the County IDB determines that the economic impact plan substantially complies with the Act, and the IDB’s policies and core mission, it will submit the economic impact plan to Knox County Commission and/or Knoxville City Council for consideration and approval.
Approval of Municipality/Transaction Documents
If Knox County Commission approves the economic impact plan, the applicant and the County IDB will enter into a Development and Financing Agreement with the project developer, which will incorporate the specific terms of the tax increment financing approved by the municipality.
The applicant will close the TIF transaction within 30 days after the County IDB sends the Development and Financing Agreement and the related closing documents to the applicant.
**Applicants shall refer to the TIF Policies and Procedures for complete details on the application, review and approval process.**

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A guide to the historic heart of Brighton and Hove, the greatest of England's seaside resorts. It traces its development from late medieval fishing settlement to the 'Queen of the Watering Places', with a commentary on its unique architectural character.
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Ok, am I going crazy? Are we suddenly back in the 80’s? I mean, a poster for a 3D horror movie featuring the killer’s weapon bursting through the screen? Really?
Sure, the production values are now much better. But the cheese is still equally (or even more) strong.
Not that I’m not tickled by it, but I have no taste.
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So, SAW V (five!) took about $30 million dollars in its opening weekend. I’m sure this series is running out of steam, but I’m, as of right now, retiring from the business of predicting that the SAW marketing has lost its power.
I wonder what the poster for SAW 33 will be like. I mean, you can do a XXXIII with just nine fingers, what will they do with the one left? I can’t wait to find out.
I’m not sure who should get credit for it, but the posters for Pixar’s films have been almost always excellent. The poster campaign for Wall-E was one of my favorites of this year so far, and from the look of things UP will be one of my favorites next year.
What I love about this poster is the boldness of its simplicity. It’s mostly just a big, blue sky with some clouds. And that is more than enough to transmit a sense of adventure and wonder that one hardly ever gets from a poster. The fact that the house and the balloons look so little against it ads greatly to the effect. Just beautiful.
And yes, just the idea of a house traveling around the sky is itself quite entertaining.
I’m already looking forward to the film. And to the next poster.
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Ok, maybe he doesn’t look exactly like Cruise, but Keanu is looking even less like himself in this poster, which makes this a weird design. A poster for a big effects blockbuster that doesn’t really showcase the effects and that makes the star it’s putting front and center hard to recognize.
The poster also reminds me a lot of the Spielberg’s version of War of the Worlds, which depending on how you see it may be a good or a bad thing.
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I do think the design in general and the fantastic images in particular of the Inkheart poster are more interesting than those of the Bedtime Stories poster. But Bedtime is more clearly focused on appealing to kids, they are obviously chasing the young kids/families demographic. The target demographic for Inkheart is a bit less clear, but I think they might be trying to reach more teenagers. Unfortunately (or maybe fortunately) I don’t think it will be very successful at that.
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Wojciech Has directed this 1966 Polish film in which a father’s search for a son arrested in 1944 becomes a moving meditation on the irreversibility of time and the impossibility of fully knowing the past. Tadeusz has lived in England since before World War II while his wife and two sons remained in Poland; he returns hoping to solve the mystery of his son Jedrek’s disappearance and enlists his other son, Maciek (Zbigniew Cybulski), to help him. As they drive around Krakow, a conversation about the family’s difficulties during the war is illustrated with shots of Krakow’s monuments; later Maciek points to distant figures on a present-day street while recalling a past event, and the gap between what he describes and what we see shows how useless the present is in recovering a past dominated by war, resistance, occupation, and murder. In a stunning long take Has follows a young boy carrying a candle and slowly pulls back to position him among a group of soldiers; this moment of widening context, which suggests that individual freedom is impossible, is paralleled throughout the film by a taut black-and-white style that ties characters to one another and their environment, suggesting no escape and no real answers. Film Center, Art Institute, Columbus Drive at Jackson, Friday, January 16, 8:00, and Sunday, January 18, 4:15, 312-443-3737. –Fred Camper
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12 Nins, 72 rings and 36 coins in the colors of the rainbow. It includes a textile bag with GOT Certificate fabric.
This game allows for the development of logical-mathematical thinking by classifying, grouping and matching elements though colors and shapes. These actions improve hand-eye coordination and motor skills. The rings become a material which can be used to thread, pile up and create different games. The Nins can be used as a symbolic game, to create stories and small worlds. In addition to the first pedagogical proposal, this material can be seen from a versatile perspective, which allows for it to be used in a broad number of ways. The adaptability of these materials contribute to creative and divergent ways of thinking.
Recommended age +18 months.
Manufactured under the safety standard EN71.
Grapat is a family run business in Catalunya of Spain. It was started by parents who were inspired by their children's free play. Loose parts, open and unstructured material come to life when children transform them with their wildest imagination!
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I always like to play with opposing images whether they be theoretical or visual.
The Atom is small and yet everything in the universe is made of matter, and, so, everything in the universe is made of atoms.
People think of the world as a big place and yet you find people you know in the least expected places.
I believe that when two people are meant to be together they will eventually meet.
We are like the particles that spin around an atom that eventually form who we are, our nucleus is our world.
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Movie abstract from IMDB: Three brothers are separated and united after many years - one is brought up a Hindu, another a Muslim and the last (and most memorable) a Christian. Hilarity and adventure ensues.
Movie - Amar Akbar Anthony;
From YouTube: Amar Akbar Anthony is a 1977 Bollywood lost and found action comedy film about three brothers separated during their childhood who grew up in three homes, adopting three religions. They meet in their youth to fight a common villain. It was the biggest blockbuster of 1977, and won several awards at 25th Filmfare Awards including Best Actor, Best Music Director and Best Editing.
The film was directed by Manmohan Desai and starred three actors: Amitabh Bachchan (as Anthony Gonsalves), Vinod Khanna (as Amar Khanna) and Rishi Kapoor (as Akbar Allahabadi). Each of the heroes had an affiliation with a heroine; these women were played by Parveen Babi, Shabana Azmi and Neetu Singh. Nirupa Roy, Pran and Jeevan played supporting roles. The music was composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal. Kishore Kumar sang for Amitabh Bachchan, and Mohammed Rafi sang for Rishi Kapoor. The soundtrack was one of Mukesh's last soundtracks with Laxmikant-Pyarelal. Anand Bakshi was the lyricist. This movie proved to be a golden jubilee at the box office.