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The Bitcoin market went back and forth in a rather quiet trading during the trading session on Monday, which is probably a good thing considering everything else that we had seen around the financial world. While the rest of the world went back and forth it’s likely that we continue to see buyers underneath as it has been so well supported recently.
There are whole plethora of reasons why I believe Bitcoin continues to find buyers. Not the least of which will be the hammers that continue to form right around this area, which by the way of course is right at the psychologically and structurally important $10,000 level. That’s an area that will of course attract a lot of attention from the psychological aspect and as you can see during the month of July we had found a lot of buying in that area.
Beyond that we also have the nice trend line that has not been violated yet, which continues to offer buying opportunities as well. The 50 day EMA is in the same neighborhood as well, so there are a multitude of reasons to think that we continue to go higher. Ultimately, this is a market that I think continues to grind towards the $12,000 level but you may have to take a very patient attitude when it comes to trading Bitcoin. Remember, this market is a bit of a haven away from the fiat currency world, which is a bit crazy at the moment. The question now is whether or not we can attract more buyers?
All of that being said, if we did break down below the $9500 level, then we could break down towards the $8000 level which is where the 200 day EMA is found. Ultimately, I think that the level would essentially act as the “floor” in the market. If we were to break down below there then Bitcoin could find itself in relatively serious trouble. That being said though, the trend line seems beholden zone anyway, so I am much more comfortable buying Bitcoin at this point than anything else. I believe that the uptrend should continue, mainly because we see so much concern out there with so many other currencies, although the US dollar certainly isn’t one of them. In fact, if you have the ability to trade Bitcoin against something like the Euro or the British pound, you may find even more value over there.

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Brewster, N.Y. – (10/12/11) – Senator Greg Ball (R, C – Patterson) has been named to the New York Farm Bureau’s prestigious Circle of Friends. The awards are based on a lawmaker’s support of New York agriculture and the Farm Bureau, as a whole.
Senator Ball is a huge proponent of the state’s agriculture industry. He is currently sponsoring a piece of legislation (S4955) that would create the Food Security, Empowerment and Economic Development program (SEED). The program would help to meet the nutritional needs of low-income New Yorkers by promoting accessibility to locally-produced farm goods. It’s also a big win for the industry because it gives farmers greater access to highly competitive farmers markets in the New York City region, which are traditionally difficult to break into.
“Look, the bumper sticker says it best, ‘No Farms. No Food.’ We must make sure that we maintain existing farms while getting young people to start new farm-based businesses, and by linking farmers in the Hudson Valley to markets in the city and beyond that have a real demand for humanely and locally grown, high quality products, these farmers will be able to make a real and lasting livelihood,” said Ball. “Many low-income communities are underserved with little or no access to locally grown, quality produce. My legislation would link these communities to affordable, nutritious food,” added Ball. (ARTICLE)

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The “growling, stomping spitfire with infectious, bluesy energy” (Rolling Stone) that is Drake White delivers “Drake White and The Big Fire Live”…A new four-song live EP…to digital stores on Friday, December 14th.
We love playing live because we get to connect – it’s all about the people in the room. The audience is like another instrument,” says Drake of the EP, which contains three previously-unreleased songs. “The crowd noise is as much a part of the song as the song itself. Spontaneity and imperfection are two ingredients in the gumbo that give it that spice, that fire.”
Rolling Stone premiered “All Would Be Right With The World” on Monday, December 10th, calling Drake “a voracious live performer who considers each performance a chance to swell the ranks of his ‘Appalachian soul funk feel-good army’ — playing ringleader to his own kind of oddball, musical circus.” (Read the full article, here.)
“Drake White and The Big Fire Live” Complete Track List, which can be purchased this Friday at all digital retailers:
“All Would Be Right with the World”
“The Coast Is Clear”
“It Feels Good”
Named one of No Depression’s 7 Male Artists to Breakout in 2018, Drake White put together the “Pieces”. His “Pieces” EP (available now) features 5 new tracks, 2 of which he co-wrote. This follows his debut album “Spark” which earned praise both critically and across his loyal fan following. The 2016 Taste of Country Fan Choice Awards Album of the Year is a 12-track labor-of-love showcasing his exemplary songwriting with a rock-infused, organic Country sound and signature foot-stomp.
The sultry “Makin’ Me Look Good Again,” hit the top spot on SiriusXM’s The Highway with its deeply personal lyrics about his wife, and contagious groove. It also earned Drake the honor of International Song of the Year at the British CMA Awards. Fans from all genres voted Drake CBS.com’s Grammy “Artist of Tomorrow,” and he continues to stun crowds with his incredible live show and soulful voice.
Drake… along with his band The Big Fire…has previously toured with artists including Willie Nelson, Dierks Bentley, Little Big Town, Zac Brown Band, Eric Church, Toby Keith and more. It is no wonder that the Alabama native was featured in Entertainment Weekly’s New Artists Who Will Rule 2017, Rolling Stone’s 10 Country Artists You Need To Know and Billboard’s Hot New Country Artists to Watch.
Further, major corporate brands have taken notice, including Geico who showcased his song “Heartbeat” in its national television campaign. Drake recently wrapped a second leg on Kip Moore’s “Plead The Fifth Tour” and is currently on the road for additional headline dates.
For a complete list of tour dates and the latest on Drake White, please visit his website and follow him on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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Food processors are easily the most versatile kitchen gadget around. You can use them to slice vegetables, chop nuts, grind meat, and much, much more in mere seconds. Basically, the gadget has a magical ability to turn tedious work into something you actually won't mind doing.
When I finally added a food processor to my kitchen collection, it totally unlocked my cooking potential. I went from spending way too long grating cheese, chopping veggies, and making pie dough by hand, to doing all of the same tasks in a fraction of the time. If I had to go back to life B.F.P. (before food processor) I could, but I probably wouldn't cook nearly as much as I do now.
If you were gifted a food processor over the holiday season, or you've decided to leap into 2019 by buying one yourself, these are all the different ways to use it depending on your model.
Every food processor is a little different—find out what yours can and can't do before you start using it.
While all food processors will probably make your life at least a little bit easier, they aren't all created equal. Some are really small and best for little jobs, some are big enough to prep food for a crowd. Some have higher power outputs that can run for a long time without burning out the motor, others can only blend for a few minutes before they run out of steam. And some are sold with attachments that make it possible to thinly and evenly grate cheese, veggies, fruit, and more, while others can only do the most perfunctory chop.
There are two kinds of food processors: mini and full-size.
Mini options are sold in sizes from one to three cups, and they're great for basic chopping duties because they can't handle a lot of food at once. With my mini food processor, I usually have to divide whatever I'm chopping into two batches so that I don't overwhelm the machine by throwing everything in at the same time. If I were to try to put too much of an ingredient into my food processor, it might not be able to process anything at all. It's basically the same when you put too much stuff in a blender—the machine stalls.
Full-size food processors are sold in sizes that can handle five to 20 cups, and they can process a large amount of an ingredient at once. If you need to grate a ton of cheese, chop a pound of Brussels sprouts, or make big batch of homemade nut butter, a full-size food processor is the tool for the job. You don't need to buy the biggest food processor you can find, though. First of all, they're pricier and unless you work in a restaurant, you probably don't need a 20-cup food processor. Save your money and swing for a seven- to 10-cup model, which should be more than enough for whatever you're cooking at home.
And they can have a power output anywhere between 400 and 1200 watts.
The higher the wattage your food processor has, the better. For heavy duty jobs or recipes that need the motor to run for awhile (like chopping hearty veggies or making nut butter), it should have at least 600 watts to avoid burning out the motor. If its wattage is below that number, save it for things that don't need as much maintenance. For example, soft dishes like hummus or sauces like mayo are perfect to make in a food processor with a low wattage.
Most full-size food processors are equipped with slicing, grating, and shredding attachments, as well as an opening at the top that allows you to add ingredients while the motor is running, and a pusher to push the ingredients into the processor without while keep your hand away from the blades.
The opening at the top (also known as a feeding tube) is especially great for oil-based recipes like salad dressing, mayonnaise, and pesto. Instead of placing all your oil in the food processor at once, you can use the feeding tube to gradually add it to your other ingredients as the machine runs, which will create a smoother and silkier final product.
As for the attachments, most full-size food processors are sold with disc-shaped grating, slicing, and shredding tools. When you're ready to use one of these discs, place it at the base of the feeding tube. Then, push your ingredients through the disc into the bowl of the food processor and watch them go from un-prepped to prepped in no time.
Unfortunately, most mini-food processors don't have the same additional functions.
Mini food processors aren't usually sold with attachments or equipped with feeding tubes like their larger counterparts. That means you have to dump all your ingredients into the bowl of the food processor before you start the motor, which isn't great for things like pesto that need to have oil gradually worked into them. Instead, they're better for basic chopping and blending tasks, like making salsa. Of course, there is an exception—the Kitchen-Aid 3.5-cup food processor has a small well at the top for adding things like oil as you blend.
Now that you know, these are all the different things you can make with your brand new food processor.
You'll need a food processor with a high wattage to make nut butter, because the nuts need about 10 to 15 minutes in the machine to fully breakdown and get that buttery consistency. However, it's not impossible to make nut butter with a lower wattage option, but you may need to pause the machine every few minutes to avoid burning out the motor. Get the recipe here.
This hummus comes together in any food processor in just a couple of minutes. Get the recipe here.
When it comes to things like pesto, you can't add all the oil at once because it won't incorporate into the rest of the ingredients properly. Be sure to use a food processor that's equipped with an opening at the top so you can add the oil while the machine is running. Get the recipe here.
Grating cheese by hand is a nice workout if you feel like it, but if you don't, use your new food processor instead.
If you aren't already a salsa believer, your new food processor will probably turn you into one. Get the recipe here.
Making dough by hand is super tricky—making dough with your food processor is not. Get the recipe here.
If you can't find the ground chicken you were looking for at the supermarket, don't fret—you can use your food processor to grind chicken yourself. And beef, and lamb, and pork for that matter.
Using a food processor to shred, grate, or slice hard-to-handle veggies (like Brussels sprouts) will cut your prep time in half.
Chopping nuts is way less frustrating when you have a machine to do it for you.
No-churn ice cream
You can make no-churn ice cream by simply blending frozen bananas in a food processor with whatever other ingredients you like. Try this pumpkin spice-flavored recipe out here.

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Farah Khan reveled that she used to feel bad Upon remakes but Motherhood Changed That
Farah Khan to come up with remake of Satte pe satta
Remakes are now a days in trend in bollywood. If we talk about movies or songs it always something like a tadka In dal. Most times, it is a letdown because of how much we adore the old generation versions we grew up on. We have a lot of expectations from the newer version as well. Director cum choreographer Farah Khan was also of a similar opinion and said that she used to previously look down upon remakes.
As per the reports few months ago, there was a rumor that Farahis all set to team up with director Rohit Shetty . Both of them will come upwith the remake of the Amitabh Bachchan-Hema Malini starrer, Satte Pe Satta. Farah,who was part of a panel organized by Royal Stag Barrel Select Large Short Filmsin Delhi/NCR, says that motherhood is what brought about this change in her attitude.
She explained, saying:
At one point in time, I used to look down upon remakes and ask ‘why is he doing this?’ But now I think it is worldwide (remakes are made worldwide). I realized that after having children… My kids haven’t watched the movies that I loved in my childhood or when I was growing up. They are not going to watch them now because the movies are dated, so why not give a fresh spin if the story is interesting or something… You can modernize it and make it for today’s audiences.
The Satte Pe Satta remake has been in the news for speculations about its star cast. Addressing all rumours surrounding it, Farah reportedly told .
They (people) have made their own story, decided whom we are making the film with, and also who has left the movie. Till we announce what we are making, what’s the title, who all are in the movie, everything else is just rumour and speculation which we don’t even want to refute because there is no point.
Thus now we are super excited for the upcoming remake of Farah Khan Satte pe satta!


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As Covid-19 sickens people around the globe, scientists are rushing to find drugs that could help patients recover sooner. The never-before-seen pathogen can cause severe respiratory symptoms, including difficulty breathing and chest pain.
To aid in the search, scientists have enlisted the world’s most powerful supercomputer, the IBM-built Summit. Occupying the floor space of two tennis courts at the U.S Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee, the Summit can perform 200 quadrillion calculations each second — roughly a million times more computing power than the average laptop.
Last month, researchers used it to screen through a library of 8,000 known drug compounds to find those most likely to be effective against the coronavirus. The compounds included chemicals, herbal medicines, and natural products that have either been studied in humans or are already approved drugs — and, importantly, are already considered safe for humans. Summit narrowed down the dataset to a short list of 77 in just two days. Using regular computers, the process would have taken months.
“The logic is if any of those compounds works, it should be much quicker than the typical drug development process to get approval and widespread use,” Jeremy Smith, a molecular biophysicist at the University of Tennessee who ran the simulations, tells OneZero. He and his colleague posted their findings to the preprint server ChemRxiv in February and are updating the paper as they run more calculations.
If any of the compounds work in animals, scientists could skip the initial safety trial in people and go straight to testing drugs for their effectiveness in those who are sick.
Developing drugs is a notoriously lengthy process — it can take 10 years for a new medicine to reach the market from the time it’s discovered, and many fail because they’re not safe or just aren’t effective. That’s why…

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In the realm of tangy refreshments, Starry Lemon Lime emerges as a shining star, offering a universe of citrusy delights to tantalize taste buds and quench thirsts. This innovative brand isn’t just about beverages—it’s about capturing the essence of lemon and lime in every sip. Join us on a journey through the zesty world of Starry Lemon Lime.
1. A Sip of Introduction
Imagine a celestial experience where the bright tanginess of lemon meets the zingy zest of lime, creating a flavor symphony that dances across your palate. Starry Lemon Lime encapsulates this experience, inviting you to explore a universe of citrus wonder.
2. The Starry Lemon Lime Essence: Citrus Harmony
At the heart of Starry Lemon Lime lies its commitment to capturing the true essence of lemon and lime. The brand’s dedication to sourcing the finest ingredients ensures that every sip is a burst of authentic citrus flavor.
3. Elevating Refreshment: Sparkling Innovations
Starry Lemon Lime isn’t content with being ordinary. The brand infuses its beverages with a sparkling touch that elevates the citrus experience. The effervescent charm adds a playful and refreshing element to every sip.
4. Citrus Fusion: Beyond the Basics
While lemon and lime are the stars of the show, Starry Lemon Lime goes beyond the basics. The brand incorporates creative twists that introduce hints of other complementary flavors, creating a symphony of taste that’s both familiar and excitingly new.
5. Culinary Harmony: Pairing Possibilities
Starry Lemon Lime isn’t just a drink—it’s a culinary companion. The zesty notes of its beverages are perfect for pairing with a wide range of dishes, from light salads to grilled meats, adding a burst of freshness that complements your meals.
6. The Art of Mixology: Crafty Cocktails
Starry Lemon Lime isn’t limited to being a standalone beverage. Its citrusy profile makes it an excellent ingredient for mixology. From classic cocktails to innovative concoctions, Starry Lemon Lime adds a zesty twist to your drink creations.
7. Aesthetic Delight: Visual Appeal
Starry Lemon Lime not only delights the taste buds but also offers visual satisfaction. The brand’s attention to packaging and presentation makes every encounter with its beverages a treat for the eyes as well.
8. The Starry Experience: Customer-Centric Approach
Beyond the beverage itself, Starry Lemon Lime is committed to providing a memorable experience. From exceptional customer service to engaging content, the brand ensures that each interaction leaves a positive impression.
9. Sparkling Partnerships: Collaborative Creativity
Starry Lemon Lime isn’t confined to its own universe; it loves to collaborate. Partnerships with chefs, mixologists, and culinary enthusiasts lead to exciting creations that showcase the brand’s versatility and innovation.
10. A Citrus Farewell: Conclusion
In a world where flavors collide and beverages transcend mere refreshment, Starry Lemon Lime shines as a beacon of zesty excellence. With its dedication to authentic citrus flavors, creative innovations, and customer-centric approach, the brand transforms the act of sipping into a journey of citrus wonder.
In conclusion, Starry Lemon Lime isn’t just a brand—it’s a celestial celebration of lemon and lime. Its sparkling beverages capture the essence of these vibrant citrus fruits, inviting you to explore a world of tangy refreshment. So, whether you’re seeking a thirst-quencher or an ingredient for culinary creations, Starry Lemon Lime welcomes you to a universe where every sip is a reminder of the delightful harmony of citrus. Cheers to Starry Lemon Lime, where flavor meets the stars!


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MURI was love at first sight.
I don't know where it suddenly came from, but it's returning me right back to my gaming roots of EGA-platforming in DOS. It looks, sounds and feels right from the start. It even lets you play in those jerky 16 frames per second that the old games used to have (optionally allowing you to smooth that out to 32 frames though). Seems like the developers sticked to the proper 16 colors palette most of the time too (to be 100% sure of that I had to look up color-tables, but... no, I am too lazy). It's really beautiful for the most part, in that 1991 kind of way of course. Kudos to whoever made the sprites and tiles, that person sure knew how it's done right. Some parts of the game are actually really atmospheric, like the dark and abandoned laboratory - very effective visual design, and quite impressive how little is actually needed to get the point across.
What's most important though, this isn't "fake" retro like most indiegames - where pixelated crap is branded "retro" to get away with it - this is truly well done and could sneak right in between Duke Nukem (the very first one, not 3D) and BioMenace.
The attention to detail doesn't stop with the nice visuals, the sound - being pretty much PC speaker beeps and bops - is spot on too. It's ridiculously cool hearing these "noises" in 2013 - not catchy chiptunes but genuine low modulation frequencies. The guys behind this made some smart choices too, like not having sound-effects on every step your character makes or an annoying bleep! when our hero jumps as it was in the original Duke Nukem.
Again, this feels like the real thing - and thus goes along nicely with the visuals. Sadly there is only one real piece of music in the game, but considering it reminds me of the first part of the Zak McKracken-theme when played via PC speaker, I am okay with that.
What really makes MURI great is the excellent gameplay. It's really simple - explore mazes, find goodies, find "cells" (which act as keycards) and use various weapon-upgrades to dispose of enemies. The mazes aren't overly complex, they feel shorter than most of the original Duke Nukem stages and aren't as complicated either, since you don't really have to get any special items like the boots or hook. Instead of making it too metroid-ish, the developers went for a more action-oriented approach - reminiscent of Turrican. Maybe even Thexder. There are tons of secret areas too - that you usually "unlock" by shooting certain walls or simply going through a wallsection that looks solid but really isn't. It's primitive, but actually quite motivating thanks to the straightforward nature of the various levels. Combat feels just as satisfying, just don't expect Metal Slug or Contra and you will be good. Particularly the higher tier weapons have a nice powerful feeling to them and are a blast (!) to use. What's nice are little modern touches like holding the attack-button making your weapon "lock" in position, so you can basically "strafe". Oh, and when I am writing "modern" I am talking about features that would have been implemented in games from say, 1992 to 1993 and weren't really common in a early nineties title like the ones this is based on. Mainly due to the fact that having pretty smooth scrolling was unbelievable tech-wizardry at the time and unless your game was REALLY rubbish the fact that it did scroll in all directions was enough reason to keep us motivated.
Enemy-variety is good as well, most scifi/retro-tropes you would expect are present here (wall-turrets, nasty bioweapons, humanoid robots). Attack-patterns have been suitably modernized to being more exciting (and challenging on higher difficulties) than actual games had back then, yet these more modern ones still feel simple enough to fit the games overall style (again, think slightly less early 90ies). Same goes for the bosses.
Going back and forth between exploration and combat helps in keeping the game fresh, relatively short levels are a boon too. You won't really get stuck and there is nearly no need for backtracking. Again, there are little modern touches that help you get along - like visible cables that lead from blown up reactors right to the now open door. MURI may look dated, but they really made sure it as playable as possible.
Finally, there is an entertaining sci-fi story happening while you keep playing, complementing the action nicely with a rather epic (in scale, at least) anime-esque tale of experiments on Mars gone wrong (where have I heard that before?) mobile-armour (Bubblegum Crisis much?), and a mother trying to save her family. Even here the game manages to mix the oldschool with some very modern flavours (especially the characterdesign of the heroine was an interesting touch).
To sum it up, MURI really surprised me in a very positive way and exceeded expectations when playing it. It's an extremely well crafted bit of oldschool fun that you shouldn't miss out on if you are familiar with the titles this game seems based on. But it doesn't need nostalgia to carry it - I do admit however it's authenticity regarding proper retro-styles did sell me on it right away. I do believe MURI stands well on it's own as an excellent example of simple but motivating gameplay done right and might be a good history lesson for the aspiring gamedesigner of tomorrow. When it comes to Retro, it is one of the finest on Steam right now.

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Select a type of construction project that you are interested in building (this can be a residential home, commercial office building, etc). Write a detailed research paper explaining the type of project chosen, the team members involved and their specific responsibilities, the sequence of construction from the ground up, and the materials, methods, and equipment needed to complete the project.
Make the following determinations in relation to the project:
Type of foundationType of structural support/framingType of exterior cladding and roofing
For each selection made, explain what makes these the most appropriate choices for the project. Explore safety requirements and create a plan to keep workers safe throughout the project. Describe environmental considerations and provide a detailed plan to incorporate sustainable construction initiatives into the project.
Your completed paper should be 8-10 pages in length.

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Brown leaves may indicate your plant isn’t getting enough of the minerals it requires. Anthuriums require nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium to grow.
Many anthurium growers use controlled-release fertilizers to prevent this issue, but if your leaves have already turned brown, you might wish to use a liquid fertilizer for a few weeks until your plant recovers. Just remember to dilute the liquid fertilizer to 25% of the advised strength.
Do I need to remove the Brown anthurium leaves?
An anthurium can be pruned for a number of reasons. The most crucial one is: you can take your time and enjoy it! Because an anthurium plant expends a lot of energy trying to revive wilting blossoms and aged foliage. However, if you remove them, the plant will be able to use that energy to produce fresh blossoms and leaves! That is what we desire, right? Everything you need to know about pruning an anthurium is covered in this article.
Why are the tips of my anthurium going brown?
The most frequent issue you will encounter when caring for your indoor plants is overwatering, which is undoubtedly one of the main reasons why Anthurium houseplants develop brown leaves.
The pattern of leaf damage and the environment your plant is developing in are major indicators of this issue. Look for brown leaf tips and generally yellowing lower leaves.
Watering too frequently may not always result in overwatering. The plant grows for a long time in damp, inadequately aerated soil, which is typically the source of the condition.
- cultivating your plant in a container that is too big for it.
- planting in poorly drained soil.
- utilizing a pot with little to no drainage holes.
- putting your plant in a low-light environment, which results in less water being used and soil that remains moist after watering for a long period.
How To Fix Brown Leaves On Anthuriums Caused By Overwatering
When the roots are unable to efficiently transport water and nutrients to the tips of the leaves, anthuriums begin to acquire brown leaf tips. It’s possible that root rot has already developed in your Anthurium if you notice brown leaf tips, yellowing lower leaves, and other symptoms of overwatering.
- Check the roots of your plant for any indications of rot after gently removing it from its pot.
- Any rotting roots should be cut off with sterile pruners or scissors. These will be mushy, stinky, fragile, and brown or black. The decaying roots must all be pulled out.
- Wash away any remaining soil to properly expose the roots after gently loosening the soil from around the healthy roots.
- Use new potting soil and a clean pot when you repotted your anthurium. Use a loose, permeable potting mixture. Using equal parts perlite, pine bark, and peat or coco coir is the ideal solution.
- It is preferable to prune up to 1/3 of the foliage if you have had to cut more than one-third of the roots from your anthurium. The plant’s remaining roots will find it simpler to maintain the plant as a result.
- Give your replanted Anthurium good humidity and bright, indirect light.
- When the top inch or two of soil feel dry to the touch, check the soil moisture and water liberally.
- Your Anthurium will need several months to recover from this hardship, but ideally you will soon notice brand-new, wholesome growth.
What does an anthurium look like when it is overwatered?
Root rot can occur if your Anthurium is overwatered. How does that appear? The stems will become brown, and the roots will be mushy. Issues with soil quality or watering frequency could be the cause of this.
Why are the leaves on my anthurium becoming brown and yellow?
Your anthurium plant is receiving too much plant nutrition if its leaves are growing larger, yellow, or brown. So for a while, stick to offering only water. It is preferable to give plants too little nutrients rather than too much. The optimal time of year to fertilize or repot a plant is in the spring. At this time of year, bud production will be stimulated by the warmer days and increased sunshine. Apply a specialized Anthurium fertilizer for this purpose. Never use more than what is recommended on the packing, which will be on the product’s packaging.
Check out the FAQ or the About Anthurium page to learn more about these plants.
How frequently do I need to water my anthurium?
H2O and Humidity
Low to medium water requirements apply to this houseplant. In between waterings, let the soil to dry out. If you reside in a hot climate, water your lawn once every two to three days; if it rains frequently, water as needed. The anthurium needs appropriate drainage most of all.
How are anthurium plants revived?
The best way to revive an anthurium plant
- Put your plant somewhere brighter, but away from direct sunshine.
- Only water it once every week.
- Give it some additional plant food.
- You can discover how to repot your plant in this article.
How can I tell if my anthurium is in trouble?
Remember that it won’t be possible to revive your plant if it is fully dead. Your anthurium can be too far gone if ALL of the leaves and blooms are completely brown and crispy, or if ALL of the leaves have fallen off.
You can probably still salvage your anthurium if it is simply wilting or drooping or if the leaves have some brown patches on them. If you take care of issues as soon as they arise, you can repair problems including yellowing, losing leaves, and unblooming blooms.
Let’s examine some typical issues that lead to anthurium plant decline and how to resolve them to restore your plant.
Do I need to mist anthurium?
A humid atmosphere is ideal for anthurium. As a result, you must water evenly and use lukewarm water for your spray. Depending on the particulars of your case, this will change. You might need to spritz your anthurium every day and water it every few days if you live in a hot, dry climate. You might go a week or two without watering in a humid environment.
The soil squeeze test is the greatest general rule to follow. Insert your finger into the ground up to the first joint. Take a little soil out with your hands. You don’t need to give the plant any more water if you can roll the soil into a ball and squeeze out water or if the ball stays together. Give the dirt some water if you can’t roll it into a ball and it’s powdery.
In terms of fertilizer, you can feed it a mild water-soluble fertilizer every two to three weeks during the growing season. Winter is the wrong time to fertilize. Even if the plant is kept indoors, it will typically require more water in the spring and summer. Depending on the particular climatic circumstances in your area during the fall and winter, you may want to minimize your watering.
How do you know when to water an anthurium?
Slow-growing anthurium plants produce odd-looking, vibrant flowers and flat, spade-shaped leaves. The spathe, which is essentially a single leaf that ranges in color from milk white to deep burgundy, is the component of the flower that attracts the most attention. The spadix, a tall, slender spike of various colors that rises above the spathe, is the actual flower.
Watering anthuriums is simple, despite seeming counter-intuitive at first. Although they are tropical plants that prefer high humidity levels, anthuriums have extremely minimal water needs. Anthuriums really only need to be watered once every other week or so because of their large, meaty roots, which decay readily in damp soil.
If you let the soil dry out significantly beforehand, you’ll be able to tell when to water an anthurium. Give the dirt a good watering until it seems dry to the touch, then leave it alone till it dries out once more.
Anthurium: Does it require sunlight?
Anthuriums are known for their enduring, heart-shaped blooms. The colorful, magnificent blossoms add a wonderful pop of color to the house and are quite simple to maintain!
If you have bright shade, anthuriums are a fantastic option for an outdoor summer container as they thrive in the heat and humidity and should bloom all season.
Anthuriums will grow and survive in low light, but they won’t blossom because they need medium to bright light to bloom. Select a location that receives some sunshine but is not directly in the sun (early morning or late afternoon sun is generally OK).
Keep the soil barely damp but not drenched. In the spring and summer, the plant will require extra water, especially if it is in direct sunlight. Root disease may result from overwatering and be challenging to treat.
Use any all-purpose fertilizer ideal for indoor plants to fertilize in the spring and summer. You can achieve excellent results by fertilizing at a diluted rate (often 1/4 strength) with each watering, and you won’t need to keep track of when you last fertilized. It also works well to use a slow-release fertilizer like Osmocote.
Heat Index and Humidity:
Regular home temperatures are excellent, but like many tropical houseplants, summertime outdoors brings additional heat and humidity that feels “exactly like home.” If you decide to grow your Anthurium outdoors, just be sure to keep it away of direct sunlight.
Do not place your Anthurium too close to a heat source or in a hot or cold draft. This may cause the leaves to dry out and develop brown tips.
Repot your Anthurium in the spring when the roots are starting to grow if it is outgrowing its container. Any high-quality, well-drained soil mixture will do.
Anthuriums develop an extended stem with exposed root nubs as they get older. These stems can be wrapped in wet sphagnum moss, tied, and covered with a thin piece of plastic to keep the moisture in. The roots should start to develop into the moss if you keep it moist. Once a significant number of new roots have grown, the stem can be severed at the soil line and the newly developed roots potted.
Anthuriums should continue to bloom for nearly the entire year as long as they receive enough light, moisture, and fertilizer during active growth. If your Anthurium isn’t blossoming, it’s probably due to a lack of moisture or light.
What should I do about my overwatered anthurium?
- Even if your plant need full sun, move it to a dark spot. Dead or dying leaves should be removed. These ought should be simple to identify.
- Make sure your pot has adequate drainage, and if you can, add more space around the roots. The root zone will be able to receive oxygen as a result. Keep just the healthy roots and cut off any dead or dying ones.
- Do not let the soil become overly dry; just water when the soil seems dry to the touch. At this point, you should also stop fertilizing the plant altogether until it is healthy again.
- Use a fungicide to treat.
The ability of your plant to recover from overwatering is never guaranteed. Within a week or so, you should start to notice results if your plant survives. You can now return your plant to its original spot and continue watering it as usual.
It’s critical to provide your plants with adequate drainage and regular watering from the beginning. Choosing plants that are less susceptible to difficulties from excessive watering may be the best course of action if, despite your best efforts, you tend to overwater plants.


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Sex Trafficking and the Making of a Feminist Subject of Analysis
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Today’s card is one that I was contemplating showing in the recent Altenew Refresh Your Markers blog hop post. Ultimately I decided to stop at two cards as I do have a tendency to go to town with my projects and it can get out of hand. I set this one aside for this post instead, it seems very fitting as it’s made with the Artist Markers and I need to announce a winner of the giveaway too!
For the card I orignally had the idea to stamp and colour the images and then heat emboss them on top. Like I did the Sweetest Peas card for the blog hop. For whatever reason, I didn’t end up doing that but I did leave the stamps in my Mini MISTI just in case.
I started out by placing a panel of Neenah card stock in my Mini MISTI and filling the space from the bottom left corner to the top right, in an arch, and leaving the bottom right corner empty. The stamp set I’ve used is the lovely Bamboo Rose.
The first colour I used is the Yellows from Set B and I coloured in all the leaves with a flicking technique to give depth and highlights to each leaf. I wanted a golden look for these.
For the actual flowers I used Purples, Greys and Red Cosmos markers, again with the flicking technique. It ended up looking quite striking and unusual! I toyed with the idea of adding a light colour around all the flowers to bring them together but decided to skip that.
To add some interest to the background and not leave it too plain, yet not make it vibrant enough to steal the spot light from the flowers, I got out the Arctic Artist Marker (the palest of the blues in Set C, it’s more light lavender in my opinion though) and started adding dots all around the leaves in a whimsical pattern. I also added some to the bottom right corner, which was looking very empty at this stage.
On a piece of Yupo card stock, I marked how big the You Are Loved diecut was by drawing a line with one of the red markers from Red Cosmos. Then I drew lines with all the red colours, all over the piece, to create a stripy look. As I didn’t take a progress photo of that piece, I used the one I did for my second card in the blog hop. Just to give you an idea of how I did it.
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The pilot version of the long overdue move for the realisation of Cyprus’ digitalisation ambitions is to end on July 30, when the official launch of the platform should take place.
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What Are Depressants?
Depressants are drugs that calm nerves and relax muscles. Depressants do exactly what the name suggests — they depress a person's nervous system. Doctors use them to treat things like
But if depressant drugs (like sedatives, tranquilizers, or barbiturates) are abused, they can cause addiction, serious injury, or death.
Depressants are usually brightly colored pills, caplets, or capsules. Many are prescription drugs like Valium and Xanax. Other types of depressants, including alcohol and the illegal drugs GHB and Rohypnol, come in liquid or powder form and may be swallowed or snorted.
When taken as prescribed by a doctor, depressants can help with lots of medical problems. The trouble happens when people use too much or take them without a prescription. Taking larger than prescribed doses can depress vital nervous system functions, like heart rate and breathing. Taking too much at once, or using depressants with alcohol or other drugs, can slow the heart and breathing enough to cause death.
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When people misuse depressants over a long time, they can develop a tolerance to them. That means they need more and more to feel the same effects. This can lead people to become dependent on depressants and make it hard to stop taking them. Someone who is dependent on depressants can have dangerous withdrawal symptoms when trying to quit.
Other long-term effects include:
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- breathing problems
- convulsions (similar to seizures)
- depression and other mental health issues
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Taking too much of a depressant at once can cause an overdose. The drug will slow down heart and breathing functions so much that a user can die.
Mixing or taking depressants with other substances can be deadly. This is especially true of alcohol: combining alcohol and depressants can easily cause an overdose.
When people use depressants over a long time, their brains get used to the decreased activity. When they take less of the drug or stop taking it, the brain's activity can rebound and race out of control. This might cause fatal seizures.
Most depressants are controlled substances, meaning they are available by prescription only. Some depressants, including Rohypnol and GHB, are illegal in the United States. Illegal possession or use of depressants without a prescription is a crime punishable by hefty fines and jail time.
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Quitting depressants can be very difficult. A person who tries to stop taking the drugs can have tremors, breathing problems, and seizures, go into a coma, or even die. Because the body's systems get used to the drugs, doctors have to be involved even if they're helping people stop taking the drugs for medical purposes.
If you are worried about your depressant use, talk with a counselor or doctor to get help. Quitting should be done only under the supervision of a doctor or licensed therapist to avoid serious complications.
When taken medically, depressants help a lot of people get through difficult times. Unfortunately, some people believe depressants are safe because doctors and nurses prescribe them. But depressants, when abused or taken with other drugs or alcohol, can kill. So watch out for them. If someone offers you a drug saying it's medicine to help you relax, don't take it. If you think you need help with anxiety or other mental health troubles, talk to your doctor and get a prescription that's safe for you to use.
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The Agency supports Member States´ efforts to repatriate nuclear material and radioactive sources to their countries of origin; one of many measures to increase nuclear safety and security, while limiting the risk posed by proliferation or malicious intent.
High Activity Sealed Radioactive Sources
The vast majority of radioactive sources used around the world are managed safely and securely, and provide essential services in medical, industrial or research applications. However, accidents involving disused radioactive sources have occurred, some with serious or even fatal consequences.
Sealed radioactive sources are categorised into five groups according to their potential to cause harm to human health. The most active sources in Category 1 can pose a very high risk to human health if not managed safely and securely. Exposure to an unshielded Category 1 source for only a few minutes may be fatal. The IAEA focuses its assistance on the higher activity sources in categories 1 and 2. Special expertise is required to prepare these sources for safe storage or disposal.
"Since 2004, the Agency has assisted Member States in repatriating 45 category 1 and 2 sources from developing countries, where they were used in medicine, industry or in research," says Irena Mele, Head of the IAEA´s Waste Technology Section. "So far, Canada, France, Russia and the USA have accepted these sources, since they were the countries of origin," she adds.
This work is financed by the IAEA´s Nuclear Security Fund that is supported through IAEA Member States´ extra-budgetary contributions. Approximately US$ 1 million has been invested in repatriating sources to date.
Mobile Hot Cell
Expensive, specialised facilities, such as "hot cells", are often required to safely secure disused sources, or indeed any other radioactive material. Until recently, these facilities were only available in developed countries with nuclear power and nuclear research programmes.
With the newly developed "mobile hot cell", that is no longer the case.
The mobile hot cell is a transportable chamber designed to be constructed and disassembled in a short period of time. High activity radioactive sources are safely confined inside the chamber, while outside, operators can work without risking exposure to harmful radiation. Using remotely-controlled "manipulators", workers can "condition" or package the sources for transport, storage and eventual disposal.
"The mobile hot cell offers a cost-competitive and flexible solution for countries that wish to repatriate high-activity radioactive sources, but do not have the necessary infrastructure to prepare them for transport," explains Mele.
The IAEA developed the technology, which was then manufactured and is now being operated by the South African Nuclear Energy Corporation Ltd. (Necsa).
In 2007, the mobile hot cell was tested in South Africa and then in 2009 it was used in the Sudan and Tanzania to condition and package ten Category 1 and 2 sources for safe and secure storage within these countries. This year there are plans to deploy the mobile hot cell for a repatriation project in South America.
Research Reactor Fuel
Many research reactors were designed and constructed to use highly enriched uranium (HEU) fuel. Today, these HEU fuels pose both a proliferation and a security risk. The HEU they contain could be extracted and used in the construction of a nuclear weapon, even in the case of spent fuel. Spent research reactor fuel is also highly radioactive. To help reduce these security risks, the IAEA has taken a leading role in projects to convert research reactors to use low-enriched uranium (LEU) and to repatriate fresh and spent HEU fuels to the countries of origin.
For example, in the Czech Republic, 360 kg of highly radioactive spent nuclear fuel, including 80 kg of spent HEU fuel, was taken from the Rez research reactor and returned to Russia in 2008.
Another legacy fuel repatriation effort is now underway in Serbia. The IAEA is managing spent HEU fuel packaging at the Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences in Serbia, and later the fuel´s repatriation to Russia. A civilian nuclear research reactor, loaded with high-enriched uranium, was housed at the site. By late 2010, about 91 special storage canisters will be packed and transported to Russia at a total cost of USD $47.5 million.
"It is no small undertaking to safely and securely repatriate spent fuel. It involves many technical, economic and legal issues, which must be addressed before the shipment is successfully executed," says Pablo Adelfang, head of the IAEA´s Research Reactor group.
Since 2002, the IAEA has managed the repatriation of approximately 490 kg of fresh HEU research reactor fuel. In addition to the shipments which it helped arrange, the IAEA has monitored shipments managed by third parties. In the past eight years, these repatriation shipments have returned over 1 800 kg of fresh HEU research reactor fuel.
The IAEA also continues to work with Member States to convert all research reactors from HEU to proliferation-resistant, lower-enriched fuel. The Agency plays a leading role in efforts to avoid the use of HEU in the production of medical isotopes. About 75 research reactors around the world still run on weapons-grade HEU. By 2020, almost all civilian HEU reactors will be converted to LEU reactors.


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Mahira Khan full name is Mahira Hafeez Khan who is a Pakistani Actress, born on 21 December 1984 in Karachi Pakistan. She got fame when she debut in Bollywood. She acted in a number of films such as “Raees”, “Bin Roye”, “Verna” and many more.


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As the arrival of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen in theaters approaches, it was urgent to complete the development of the game accompanying the film's release. It's done now, and everyone is relieved. And in case the question would arise, no, Megan Fox is not present in the casting of the game. Update: HD version available, with a working stream too.
@GriftGFX: Love makes everything possible. :) (18 minutes ago)
@asdfg: No update since N:A launched on Steam. What was updated was Kaldaien's mod, which is a Steam user who made a mod/tool to fix resolution, framerate and other issues with the game. (19 minutes ago)
@KORNdog: Ironically, Oxenfree has far many more rarely used words than Life is Strange. Though the game is very good. Still, Life is Strange is eons better because it leaves a mark you never forget. (20 minutes ago)
@Sdarts: I'm not sure I buy it.. if that's Obama he got awfully pale. Plus that takes place dozens of years in the future, no? (3 Hours ago)
@Sdarts: read that they have recently released an update which ups performance a lot. (3 Hours ago)
Currently playing oxenfree, and its shaping up to be everything life is strange wished it was. (4 Hours ago)
When all you need is Love. Beautiful, unfiltered, all encompassing, pure love.: [url] Putin and Obama get it. (4 Hours ago)

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Reviewed By Wendell K (Indianapolis, IN) Reviewed for a 2010 Dodge Challenger —8/4/2016 6:06 AM
This is a great product. Perfect fit, great sound and a performance boost. And best of all, designed and built in the USA by Americans for Americans!
Reviewed By Todd C (FOREST LAKE, MN) Reviewed for a 2012 Dodge Ram —7/29/2016 8:20 PM
I am very happy with these headers! They are built very well. I have aftermarket SOLO Performance Mach 44 cat back exhaust and they have made the exhaust sound even better than it did previously. I installed myself and would say it wasn't too difficult, maybe took 4-5 hours total to install by myself. Note: I did not have to remove the dipstick tube or steering column on the drivers side. The header easily lifted in from below without any issues.
Reviewed By Cody F (Reading, PA) Reviewed for a 2012 Dodge Challenger —4/13/2016 6:25 AM
The headers arrived in good shape. Welds were solid. No dents or dings anywhere. I recommend reusing factory gaskets or get new gaskets from a dodge dealer because these gaskets do not have a heat shield for your valve covers/wiring.


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Cardiogram last week announced that it has developed a preliminary algorithm to use with the Apple Watch and Android Wear devices to detect atrial fibrillation with higher accuracy than previously validated detection methods.
Atrial fibrillation, or AF, affects about 2.7 million Americans, and increases the risk of stroke by five times. Overall, it causes about 15 percent of strokes.
Cardiogram trained a deep neural network using heart rate readings taken from Apple Watches.
The company sent 200 AliveCor mobile electrocardiogram devices to people diagnosed with AF. The test subjects recorded 6,338 mobile ECGs, each associated with a positive or negative atrial fibrillation label generated by the devices.
Cardiogram applied 139 million heart rate measurements to retrain its neural network to predict the average variation in heart rate readings over various time windows.
To validate its architectural model, Cardiogram obtained gold standards from cardioversions — that is, incidents of returning a patient experiencing AF to a normal sinus rhythm through chemical or electrical treatments.
Cardiogram has been working with medical researchers from UCSF’sHealth eHeart Study, and a total of 51 patients at UCSF Cardiology wore an Apple Watch during their cardioversions.
Heart rate samples were taken during AF and after cardioversion.
Cardiogram’s algorithm was able to detect atrial fibrillation with 98.04 percent sensitivity and 90.2 percent specificity.
More work needs to be done, Cardiogram said. Eventually, it plans to pair early warnings from wearables with prompts to set up an appointment for treatment.
Healthcare Moves Toward Wearables
“The convenience and personalization that wearables provide can increase the appeal and drive participation for consumers,” said Amy Simpson, industry principal for healthcare at Pegasystems.
Fitness devices “are most likely to be effective consumer engagement tools for health and wellness programs, particularly when combined with incentives,” she told TechNewsWorld.
Apple’s WatchOS and Google’s Android Wear recently have pivoted toward fitness and health applications because that use case is the only one with any stickiness for wearables, according to IDC’s Q4 Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device Tracker report.
The patient monitoring wearable market will grow from 8 million shipments in 2016 to 33 million in 2021, according to ABI Research.
Smart clothing manufacturer Nanowear last year received U.S. Food and Drug Administration clearance for a proposed line of cardiac-monitoring clothing.
“In addition to the near real-time response that wearables may trigger, an unprecedented set of data would be gathered,” Pegasystems’ Simpson noted. “Massive amounts of objective data regarding individuals’ activity and health conditions will be available for insights.”
The possibility of improved healthcare “creates an appealing market for wearable health monitoring,” Simpson said, “with a mindful eye on the providers upon whom decision-making accountability lies, on developing an evidence base, and on regulatory adherence.”
Easier Said Than Done
“Most industry sources, including Frost, are projecting growth,” noted Victor Camlek, transformation health principal analyst at Frost & Sullivan.
However, certain areas — precision, liability, the potential for hacking — need to be resolved, Camlek pointed out.
Further, “detecting the symptoms is one thing, but getting treatment is another,” he said.
Another potential obstacle is that there is no single standard for reimbursements from insurance companies, Camlek said. “So there’s great potential for wearables to make a difference, but it’s not a slam-dunk.”


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Introducing a tablespoon of Chia Seeds into your diet is a great way to ingest an easily digestible source of protein, omega fatty acids, dietary fiber, and essential minerals.
Eaten by ancient Aztecs for strength, starting your morning off with this powerful drink will have you ready to move mountains and take on the world!
- Prep: 5 mins
- Yields: 2 Servings
CHIA SEED MIXTURE
1Warm 1 cup of Filtered Water in your pot. (DO NOT bring water to a boil just let it get warm. DO NOT use the microwave, as this completely defeats the health benefits of the drink.)
2After you have warmed your Filtered Water, pour it into a glass bowl and add in 2 tbsp. of Chia Seeds.
3Stir it well. Then give it a few stirs every 5 mins. Do this for about 15-20 mins. (This will prevent your Chia Seeds from sticking together.)
4Once your mixture has cooled down, stir it one last time, cover it up, and pop it in the refrigerator for at least 3-4 hours to allow the Chia Seeds to expand and become a thick pudding-like substance.
OMEGA CHIA DRINK
1Once your Chia Seed mixture is ready, scoop ½ of it into a glass.
2Fill your glass the rest of the way with equal parts Juice of your choice and Filtered Water.
3Don’t forget to recover and place the other half of your Chia Seed mixture back into the refrigerator for later.
4Take your healthy elixir out into the sunshine and Enjoy!
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LCFA August 31st
- My Mommy Moments has received a poor prenatal diagnosis, and is having a rough time. Please stop by an offer her some support.
I am beyond amazed that my blog showed up there and don't even know who to thank. It really amazes me how a crisis can bring people together. I probably say it a million times but I can't believe all of the support we have gotten from people who don't even know us. It makes things easier to deal with for now and I enjoy making connections with people. Sometimes I feel that all of this going on has distanced some people from us. Maybe they don't know what to say or are afraid I'll break into tears if they mention my son and his diagnosis. There is a possibility I will break in to tears but I feel better when people talk directly to me about what is going on than ignore the situation and act like everything is happiness around me. It's really an awkward feeling.
Anyways, thank you LCFA for your support!!

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De-horning rhino as an anti-poaching measure has become increasingly accepted. An interesting article by Guy Rogers in South Africa’s The Herald Online explores that decision and also describes the actual process.
The article focuses on the de-horning of two rhino at the Kragga Kamma Game Park in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. In it, head of the family-run park, Michael Kantor, describes the agony of the decision to de-horn the rhinos: “My dad felt at first that we were going to deface them and that we would be giving in to the poachers. These are also our flagship animals, there was some concern as to what tourists would think. Other members of the family thought the sooner we did it the better. In the end, it was decided that their safety comes first and this was the surest way of getting the poachers to leave them alone. We’re hoping that visitors will understand. Maybe it will prompt them to demand that something more needs to be done to protect South Africa’s rhino.”


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LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) — The hosts of WFXR’s “Good Day Virginia,” Charmayne Brown and Amanda Kenney, will make a special appearance at the River Ridge Mall on Saturday for the third annual “I Pink I Can” event, allowing Lynchburg community members to celebrate breast cancer survivors, raise awareness, and remember those who have lost their battle against this disease.
From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 2, event attendees are encouraged to wear pink and participate in a procession of two laps around the inside of the mall.
“River Ridge is excited to, once again, host the I Pink I Can to support individuals in our community impacted by breast cancer,” said Louise Dudley, general manager at River Ridge, who is a 16-year survivor of breast cancer. “We are so grateful for the work being done by the Centra Alan B. Pearson Regional Cancer Center and our wonderful retailers and community who continue to show their support of this disease that affects one in eight women.”
Attendees will be able to purchase $15 Pink Ribbon Swag Bags, sponsored by WFXR News, which will include the following:
- A $10 River Ridge gift card
- “I Pink I Can” event T-shirts, sponsored by Foster Fuels
- One SeaQuest pass
- A ticket for a chance to win a cultured pearl bracelet — valued at $699 — that was donated by Henebry’s Jewelers
As part of “I Pink I Can,” the mall says there will be pink-themed refreshments, photo opportunities, and bra pong on Saturday.
The Centra Mobile Mammography Van will also be set up outside the River Ridge East End entrance to provide free 3D mammograms for underinsured or uninsured women. If you want to schedule an appointment with the mammography van, you are asked to call 434-200-4048.
Meanwhile, for the entire month of October, the mall says the Pink Ribbon Tree will be in the Center Court to provide messages of hope and support for loved ones affected by breast cancer.
“This is going to be a wonderful day full of strength and support as we walk with those affected by this disease,” said Dudley.
All proceeds and donations from “I Pink I Can” will benefit the Centra Alan B. Pearson Regional Cancer Center Cancer Care Fund, which helps the cancer center invest in the latest technologies, as well as state-of-the-art facilities and services needed to provide patients and their families with excellent outpatient cancer care.
Two of River Ridge’s well-known retailers — Chick-fil-A and Philanthropy — are also joining the fundraising efforts. On Saturday, Chick-fil-A at River Ridge will donate 50 percent of their sales from the Frosted Strawberry Lemonade and Strawberry Milkshakes to the cancer center. In addition, Philanthropy will donate 10 percent of all profits to the cancer center that day.
For more information about Saturday’s event, follow this link.
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NEW YORK, July 15, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Purina ONE® has found the way to improve the active, energetic fun of summer camp; add cats. The first-ever Cat Camp will include camp-themed activities designed to bring cat lovers together to experience what whole body health means for cats. While cat health is revealed from the inside out, Purina ONE is bringing the outside in with this indoor Cat Camp in the heart of New York City. Through Cat Camp, Purina ONE hopes campers leave feeling empowered that they know how to help support their cats' health and happiness every day and for a lifetime.
The Openhouse event space at 201 Mulberry in New York's SoHo neighborhood will undergo a cat-approved transformation for Cat Camp, July 31 – August 1 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. During the pop-up event, Cat Camp counselors will guide members of the public through a series of activities that reflect a healthy cat's routine:
Those not in New York can watch live, streaming video of Cat Camp via Periscope on Purina ONE's Twitter feed @PurinaONECat and join the conversation with #ONECatCamp. You can also find Purina ONE on Facebook (https://facebook.com/PurinaONECats).
"Purina ONE's Cat Camp is a fun way for cat lovers to experience all the things that feed into whole body health for cats," said Brian Williams, Brand Manager for Purina ONE. "We had such a great response to last year's Cat Cafe, so this year we wanted to provide activities that would help educate people on whole body health, and there isn't a better way to do that this summer than a camp-like experience."
Adoptable cats from a Petfinder partner shelter will roam the "campgrounds" to interact with campers and show how Purina ONE provides all the nutrition your cat needs for each life stage.
For more information on Purina ONE Cat Camp, go to https://purinaone.com/catcamp.
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Purina ONE provides inside out nutrition for lifelong, whole body health. Our goal is to help support your cat's whole body health every day and throughout their lifetime, with formulas that address cats' changing needs throughout life.
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“I desire no other epitaph…than the statement that I taught medical students in the wards, as I regard this as by far the most useful and important work I have been called upon to do.” – Sir William Osler, renowned physician and believer in bedside medical education
And with this quotation I would like to introduce a new segment to Academic Life in Emergency Medicine. One of the most important job descriptions we have as physicians is to be a clinical instructor… while simultaneously running cardiac arrest codes, managing agitated altered mental status patients, and avoiding documentation errors.
It is a tremendous task, especially considering the multitasking, organizational, and time management skills that are already demanded of us. However, the ED is the perfect setting to provide medical education at levels including medical students, residents, and junior faculty as well.
With this blog, I hope to discuss issues such as:
- Bedside teaching tips
- Relevant medical educational theories
- Small and large group lecturing tips
- Effective use of technology, such as iPads in providing medical education.
This section will ideally provide a forum for discussion as a place to share ideas, concepts, and successes from other readers. Ultimately, I hope to excite passion for medical education and to provide practical ideas for teaching.

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I'm looking to pick up one of evike's full slide sets for the WE 1911 line. They are essentially the full upper half of the 1911, with the outer and inner barrel, spring guide, recoil spring and hopup. I was considering getting 2 slide sets, one with a 3.8" and one with a 5.1" barrel.
I read that the prohibited barrel length for a real handgun was below 110mm. So the 3.8" is a no go, but I could just order the full length slide set straight from evike without fear of it getting seized?


Community garden grants available
Do you love fresh vegetables and fruits? Do you want to spend more time being creative? Do you want to be a part of helping your neighborhood and school be an even better place? Consider a garden!
The City of Florence, in conjunction with Eat Smart Move More – Florence Chapter, is offering a grant to schools. The grant covers garden design and construction for up to three new school gardens in the city limits or for FSD1 schools whose zones cross into the city limits.
The goal of the gardens is to enhance neighborhoods and schools, provide a new source for fresh food, and provide students another resource to enhance their education. For-profit gardens are not eligible for this grant.
Deadline is Oct. 11 for preliminary application. Finalists will be notified by Oct. 18. Final application will be due Oct. 31st with decisions by Nov. 12. Gardens will be designed and built between Nov. 15 and Feb. 28.
An application can be found at the City of Florence web site, www.cityofflorence.com.
This is a design and construction grant. The ESMM coalition’s grant provides:
• The design and layout for each garden in consultation with the recipients.**
• The built structure for the garden.
• A water source with hookup for a hose.
• Backfill or bottom layer soil material for the beds.
• Gardening advice or management assistance from the Florence County Master Gardeners and DHEC Community Services.
City property may be considered for garden locations.
The grant does not provide tools, hoses, topsoil, plants, or garden maintenance.


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Date Published: November 3, 2015
Phoebe had been betrayed by her longtime lover. Her confidence in herself was in pieces.
Her life was falling apart until she met Lincoln and Alistair.
Two men very much in love. With each other!
They taught her what it was to be loved, cherished, adored. Gave her confidence and style.
But, how will they survive when tragedy strikes?
I live in sunny Queensland where I spend my days walking my dogs, reading, writing and renovating our home. Married for almost 42 years, my husband and I also enjoy a great deal of travel.
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Why Wolff and Castro split on consolidation plan
Lyle Larson entered the Legislature two years ago with a go-big-or-go-home mentality.
Never one to nibble around the edges, this folksy, back-slapping outdoorsman has advocated for some extreme governmental reforms through the years: the abolition of the federal income tax in favor of a sales-based Fair Tax; a statewide tent-jail system based on Arizona's Maricopa County model; and 12-year term limits for state legislators and statewide elected officials.
Larson's most enduring dream centers on the consolidation of our city and county governments. As a former member of both the San Antonio City Council and the Bexar County Commissioners Court, he came away convinced that duplication of services is draining local government resources.
As he did during the 2011 legislative session, Larson has introduced legislation that would initiate a city-county consolidation process. By any measure, it's a long shot — as in a “getting struck by lightning while on your way to collect your lottery winnings” type of long shot.
If the legislation somehow navigates its way through the Lege, it will then require a statewide vote to amend the Texas constitution, followed by a local vote to approve a specific merger plan.
Wolff has grown frustrated during the past couple of years with Castro's reluctance to annex new territory into the city and argues that the county is being forced to absorb burdens it can't afford. For that reason, he welcomes the idea of consolidation.
Castro, on the other hand, sees Larson's bill as an attempt to fold the city government into the county (a notion that draws this tongue-in-cheek response from Wolff: “That sounds like a delightful idea!”) without input from the City Council.
Castro says he doesn't oppose consolidation per se and generally has approached the concept with diplomatic restraint. In 2010, when Larson floated the idea on the campaign trail, Castro told me, “We need to coordinate our functions more closely to save taxpayer money. But with respect to any particular legislation, I haven't seen any.”
Well, he's seen it now, and he's not pleased. On Tuesday, he fired off a letter to state Rep. Garnet Coleman, D-Houston, the chairman of the House County Affairs Committee, saying Larson's plan “runs counter to the purpose of streamlining services” by increasing personnel costs, creating multiple retirement systems, and diluting police and fire services.
Castro's decision to stick his neck out so early in the process is surprising, and possibly unnecessary, given the likelihood that the bill will die in committee.
For his part, Wolff disputes the notion that the Larson plan would center all local power within the Commissioners Court, pointing out that the details would be ironed out by a local charter commission composed of members appointed by both the City Council and Commissioners Court.
Larson can't resist taking a shot at Castro over the mayor's determination to kill the plan before it can reach the voters.
“I guess he picks and chooses what he wants folks to vote on,” Larson says. “With (Castro's) Pre-K 4 SA (program), he thought the voters should vote on that.”
Castro has an important ally in Rep. Joe Farias, D-San Antonio, the vice chairman of the County Affairs Committee.
“While I support policies to increase efficiency and reduce duplication of services,” Farias says, “I cannot support this measure at this time because the city and county have not been able to reach a resolution on this matter.”
Wolff acknowledges that there's a Don Quixote quality to Larson's crusade. Even if the Larson plan reaches fruition, the lesson of cities such as Indianapolis and Nashville is that it will take at least a decade to sort itself out. Any serious savings only will emerge over a long-term period.
“I think it's a legitimate topic for debate and one we should get on the table,” Wolff says. “It's worth exploring.”

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Carnival disabled cruise ship conditions in dispute
HOUSTON (KABC) -- Carnival Cruise Lines says it is making passengers stranded on a disabled ship in the Gulf of Mexico as comfortable as possible - which contradicts accounts from some passengers on board.
The ship, the Carnival Triumph, is at least a day from being guided to a port in Alabama.
Carnival President Gerry Cahill said the ship has running water and most of its 23 public restrooms and some of the cabin bathrooms were working. He said the ship has not seen an abnormal number of people reporting illnesses.
Some passengers aboard the ship have complained to their relatives of filthy, hot conditions and limited access to food.
Jimmy Mowlam, 63, whose 37-year-old son, Rob Mowlam, got married Saturday onboard the ship, said his son told him by phone Monday night that there is no running water and few working toilets. He said passengers were given plastic bags to "use for their business."
The vessel is being towed by tug boats to Mobile, where it is estimated to arrive on Thursday.
The ship left Texas for a four-day cruise last Thursday with 3,143 passengers and 1,086 crew members. The Triumph was about 150 miles off Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula on Sunday when an engine room fire blew out its primary power source, crippling its water and plumbing systems and leaving it adrift on only backup power.
No one was injured in the fire, but Carnival spokeswoman Joyce Oliva said Tuesday that a passenger with a pre-existing medical condition was taken off the ship as a precaution. Everyone else likely will have to remain onboard until the ship reaches Alabama.
Oliva said the company has yet to determine what caused the fire. The National Transportation Safety Board announced Tuesday it has opened an investigation into the cause of the blaze.
Oliva also said Carnival has reserved more than 1,500 hotel rooms in Mobile and New Orleans for Thursday. The company plans to return passengers back to Houston on Friday using charter flights. Passengers aboard the stranded ship will also receive a full refund.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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Three Navy Sailors Sentenced for Manslaughter, Racing After 2020 Chesapeake Boulevard Crash
NORFOLK, Va. – Today, the last of three co-defendants involved in a 2020 street racing crash that killed 59-year-old Lester Van Toliver was sentenced in Norfolk Circuit Court. 26-year-old Jamal Tyreek Jones was sentenced to one and a half active years in prison after pleading guilty to involuntary manslaughter and causing the death of another by racing. 23-year-olds Kylan Treonte Anderson-Jackson and Joshua Owen Spence were sentenced last month to three active years and one active year, respectively.
On April 5, 2020, a woman was driving west on Bunsen Court in the Norview area with Mr. Toliver in the front passenger seat. She crossed Chesapeake Boulevard toward Middleton Place when Mr. Anderson-Jackson’s vehicle crashed into hers on her passenger side. Mr. Anderson-Jackson, Mr. Spence, and Mr. Jones in separate vehicles had been driving southbound at a speed of at least 70 miles per hour across three lanes of traffic when the collision happened.
Mr. Anderson-Jackson’s vehicle and the woman’s vehicle both ran off the road into nearby bushes before coming to rest. Arriving emergency personnel had to remove Mr. Toliver and the woman from their vehicle, and Mr. Toliver died from his injuries.
Footage of the crash was captured by a witness with a dashboard camera as well as Norview High School's exterior security cameras. After Mr. Anderson-Jackson was arrested, he confessed in an interview with investigators that he was racing the co-defendants well over the 40 miles per hour speed limit.
On Dec. 5, 2022, Mr. Anderson-Jackson pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter, felony racing resulting in serious bodily injury, and reckless driving, and Judge Tasha D. Scott accepted his plea. On June 2, 2023, Judge Scott sentenced him to three active years in prison with an additional eight years suspended on the conditions that Mr. Anderson-Jackson complete five years of uniform good behavior and three years of supervised probation.
On Nov. 14, 2022, Mr. Spence pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and misdemeanor racing, and Judge Scott accepted his plea. Also on June 2, 2023, Judge Scott sentenced him to one active year in prison with an additional five years suspended on the conditions that Mr. Spence complete three years of uniform good behavior and one year of supervised probation.
On Dec. 15, 2022, Mr. Jones pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and misdemeanor racing, and Judge Robert B. Rigney accepted his plea. On Friday, Judge Rigney sentenced him to one and a half active years in prison with an additional three and a half years suspended on the condition that Mr. Jones complete two years of uniform good behavior.
Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney Graham M. Stolle prosecuted Mr. Anderson-Jackson’s and Mr. Spence’s cases, and Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney Melinda F. Seemar prosecuted Mr. Jones’ case on behalf of the Commonwealth.


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This weeks theme in Adventures in Stamping is a Black and White theme. I started off with 1 coat of Sinful Colors Black on Black. I then used Konad Special Nail Polish White and Red Angel image plate RA-114 to stamp on my design.
I felt like there was still something missing so I added Sinful Colors Black on Black on my tips. I also used Essie Matte About You for my ring finger although you can't really tell.