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Publishers at Salone del Mobile 2022
2022 was the year of all reissues. For the last part of the Salon del Mobile at Milan Design Week, publishers – B&B Italia, Tacchini, Flos, Acerbis – revived their mythical pieces, from the 1960s to today, in versions each more stylish than the next. Other younger and more contemporary houses, such as cc-tapis, boldly revealed their latest creative collaborations. Back to Milan.


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6 Tips When Looking For Individual Dental Insurance Plans
Dental insurance is a vital component when it comes to maintaining good oral health. Even though you brush and floss your teeth on a daily basis, you will still need procedures such as regular cleanings, check-ups, and fillings not to mention root canal, dentures, crowns and more at some point. Dental insurance ideally makes trips to the dentist more affordable and helps to offset any unexpected costs.
Presently, dental treatments cost more than ever. You can easily find yourself paying hundreds of dollars on the routine dental visits and the cost can skyrocket to thousands for major procedures.
Since finding affordable low-cost dental care has become difficult, many people are spending years without seeing a dentist. However, this can lead to various unpleasant and sometimes dangerous health consequences. Oral health issues such as cavities and gum disease can lead to more serious health issues such as diabetes, respiratory problems, heart disease and more.
For individuals looking to purchase dental insurance, the process can be daunting. It’s a bit confusing deciding which plan and coverage option can meet your personal needs best. Here are some essential tips to help you find the right individual dental insurance plan:
1. Shop Around
Individual dental insurance is quite popular. As such, there are many different insurance companies that offer different plans to choose from. Take advantage of this prevalent competition to find a plan that meets your personal needs, making sure it’s within your budget.
Keep in mind that you will never really know whether you’re getting the best deal if you fail to shop around. Shopping around can be done by contacting an insurance agent who specializes in health and dental insurance, or you can shop around online, from the comfort of your home. A good dental insurance website should provide you with all the necessary details, fees, etc., and let you compare a number of plans with the click of a button. This way, it’ll be easy to identify the plan that suits you and fits your budget.
Don’t forget to check what current users are saying about the insurer online. It’s also important to find out the insurer’s reputation with the BBB (Better Business Bureau). This will help you avoid fraudulent insurance companies dealing with dental insurance.
2. Get a Recommendation from your Dentist
If you have a rapport with a dentist or you have one you’d like to keep seeing, inquire with them on which plans they would recommend or ones he or she belongs to. Your dentist is also a great resource to learn about the plans you should avoid. In the medical and dental care community, word tends to travel fast, so your dentist should be able to offer you great counsel on which individual plans are good and which ones are bad.
If you currently don’t have a dentist you can contact, get a recommendation from your friend, family or colleague. Most dentists and their staff are more than willing to answer your questions and perhaps secure a new patient.
3. Consider your Personal Dental Needs
Depending on your dental history, your habits and your lifestyle, you will need some form of preventative care like exams, cleanings, x-rays, etc. and extras such as tooth sensitivity treatments, replacing missing teeth, gum disease, sealants, fluoride treatments or even braces. If you are involved in sports or are prone to accidents, you may need things like mouth guards. For seniors, preventative care is paramount as you are more prone to heart issues and conditions such as diabetes.
At a minimum, an individual dental insurance plan should cover much of the costs of the basics such as examinations, cleanings and x-rays. Plans typically will cover from 60% to 80% of the cost of these basic procedures depending on how much you are willing to pay for the dental plan you choose.
It’s also important to consider a plan that offers some coverage for emergency dentistry. If you injure your mouth or break a tooth in some way, you’ll need prompt attention to keep long-term damage to a minimum. Find a plan that covers at least 50% of the total cost of emergency dental care you may need.
Many plans include coverage for specialized or major care in addition to basic care. Major care is such things as root canals, implants, dentures or braces. Cheaper plans only provide minimum coverage for these procedures with some providing none at all. If you currently don’t need specialized or major care, you can save money by choosing a plan that does not cover such treatment. At the very least, a plan that covers the basic procedures is preventative and will help to decrease the likelihood you will require specialized care in the future.
4. Evaluate the Network of Dental Care Providers
It’s important to note that not all dental insurance plans will come with an extensive network of dental care provider. So, before signing up for a plan, ensure there are qualified dentists in your area. Most providers will allow you to browse through their provider directory before purchasing their plan. In case an insurer doesn’t allow you to do this, consider it a red flag and find another provider.
Moreover, ensure you have a number of dentists and dental practices to choose from. Limiting your choice to one dental practice or dentist would mean trouble if you experience issues with their office hours or location, or find yourself dissatisfied with the dentist or a member of staff.
5. Crunch the Numbers
Think ahead and take into account what would happen in a worst-case scenario. You may not enjoy thinking about maxing all of your plan’s benefits, but you have to so that you can make sure your personal dental health plan won’t spell doom for your finances.
As you compare different individual dental insurance plans, figure out how much you might have to pay in a worst-case scenario. Consider things such as out-of-pocket maximums, copays, and deductibles. Keep in mind that the amounts a dentist charges for dental treatments is typically determined by the dental fee guides in the province the dentist resides in. Dentists do not have to adhere to these fees as they are to be a suggested guide only, however many dental plans will base plan coverage on the suggested fees. So inquire with your dentist as to the fees they typically charge and compare to the dental plan coverage.
If you find your calculations going beyond your budget, just look for a different plan.
6. Find out How Treatment is Determined
You don’t want to sign up for a plan where the insurer controls treatment decisions. Some plans will specifically require dentists to treat you using the least expensive methods, even if better treatment options are available. You want to find a plan where you and your dentist decide how your dental problems will be treated. Although you will probably have to pay a higher copayment for expensive procedures and there may be maximums, you should ideally have the choice to do so if you want to.
Although cost is a major concern for most people, you can save a significant amount in the long run if you take your time to consider the kind of dental care you need. With the tips provided above, you will be able to choose a plan that’s right for you and avoid hefty dental expenses by anticipating any needs you may have in the future.
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More gun safety education needed
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says gun violence is now the leading cause of death for all children and teens. While Congress continues to debate possible changes to the nation’s gun laws after the recent school shooting in Texas, efforts move forward in Minnesota to establish safer environments in schools and surrounding communities.
Ayolanda Evans Mack—director of community response and education for the group Protect Minnesota—said the problem goes beyond school grounds, pointing to incidents in places such as North Minneapolis where young children have been victims of gunfire in their neighborhoods.
She said it doesn’t mean these areas are inherently violent, but they need help in reducing shootings. “We call it a public health emergency,” said Evans Mack, “and there is a disparity in the ways in which we actually talk about gun safety in Black communities.”
Evans Mack said she feels there’s not enough education provided about things such as trigger locks, safe storage, or the consequences of straw gun purchases. Instead, she said, these communities are simply told to end the violence on their own.
Protect Minnesota has worked to provide some prevention tools in underserved areas. Elsewhere, Ramsey County has expanded its free gun-lock initiative. As for schools, Stephanie Burrage, deputy commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Education, said even smaller-scale incidents on campus can have major effects.
She recalled her own experience while working in the Robbinsdale School District, and the response went well beyond helping students. Burrage had to provide emotional support for a teacher when the school reopened. “I remember walking with her, and I said, ‘I’m gonna walk this with you because we do have to be here for the kids.’”
She said the department is focused on hearing what districts might need in terms of support, including guidance on safety plans. Meanwhile, the Children’s Defense Fund urges policymakers to rid these environments of opportunities for shootings by adopting common-sense gun reforms.
While the U.S. Senate is discussing a bipartisan package, broader partisan divides remain.
Mike Moen is a writer for the Minnesota News Connection.
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Common sense gun control is to bring back the culture we had 60 years ago. A culture the included something called the Protestant ideal of moral autonomy and self restraint. A culture where 2 year olds could walk down Pennsylvania Ave. with a rifle in hand on their way to target practice or a high school student could ride the school bus to school with his rifle then go into school with the rifle put it in his locker and at the end of the school day take it out of the locker and join the rest of the members of the rifle club and practice at the shooting range on campus. The culture kept us safe. Today that same culture has prevented open rebellion time and time again.


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Advanced TMS Therapy (TMS) for depression has the largest clinical data set of any TMS treatment. Clinical studies with over 900 people have shown that NeuroStar may help achieve remission for people living with depression.For many people, depression symptoms significantly improved or went away after 4 to 6 weeks of treatment with NeuroStar Advanced Therapy.
In an NIMH-funded, independent, randomized controlled trial, people treated with TMS using the NeuroStar Advanced Therapy, were four times more likely to achieve remission compared to patients receiving sham treatment (P = 0.0173; odds ratio = 4.05).13
Only NeuroStar Advanced Therapy (TMS) has durability over 12 months.
In an open-label trial 36.2% of patients received NeuroStar® Advanced Therapy reintroduction (average of 16 treatments). Long-term durability of effect has not been established in a randomized, controlled trial.
TMS was included in the 2010 American Psychiatric Association (APA) Practice Guideline for the Treatment of Patients with Major Depression—guidelines that provide recommendations for how psychiatrists treat depression.


Announcement. Lenovo Tab Extreme - powerful and huge tablet
Lenovo presented a very curious tablet at CES. On Android. Powerful, huge. Such a sweetheart! Wow! It's called Lenovo Tab Extreme.
To begin with, this joy has a 14.5" (610 cm²) screen. My laptop has a smaller screen. The resolution is high, 3000x1876. But at such a diagonal, this gives not so many dpi, only 244. OLED screen, refresh rate up to 120Hz.
Iron. Top chipset from MediaTek, Dimensity 9000 (around a million points in AnTuTu). Those. we have flagship performance.
Memory. The only one voiced�ant. 12 GB RAM, 256 GB storage. And, by the way, there is even support for memory cards.
The battery inspires respect - 12300 mAh. Charging speed is not specified, but a 68W charger is included. So, probably, the charging speed of the tablet itself is exactly the same. But this is inaccurate.
There is a slight confusion with the cameras. Because the specification lists a 13+5 MP dual front camera and a 13 MP single rear camera. In the pictures, everything is exactly the opposite ... But, in any case, the camera from this bandura will obviously be so-so.
Pr�Other. There is Type-C (it seems even two pieces), Wi-Fi 6E, support for 5G networks, a Pogo Pin connector for connecting a keyboard. They promise powerful sound. There is a fingerprint scanner. But where exactly this scanner is located is not specified. Somewhere on the side, most likely.
The Lenovo Tab Extreme will go on sale in the spring. Foreign news sites write that the price at the start of sales will be €1,299 (₽98,300, $1,400). I don't see any official information from Lenovo about this.
Lenovo Tab Extreme Key Features:OLED screen, 14.5", 610 cm², 3000x1876, 244 ppi, 120 Hz, touch, capacitive, multi-touch,HDR10+ HardwareMediaTek Dimensity 9000
3.05 GHz, 1 x Cortex-X2, 3 x Cortex-A710, 4 x Cortex0A510, Mali-G710 MC10 Memory RAM 12 GB, ROM 256 GB, Micro-SD up to 1 TB, LPDDR5X, UFS3.1 Mobile Internet5G
EDGE Mobile networks5G Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20,28,38,40,41,77-79
LTE Bands 1-5,7,8,19,20,26,28,34,38 -41
UMTS Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700), 5(850), 6(800), 8(900), 19(800)
GSM Bands 2(1900) , 3(1800), 5(850), 8(900) Rechargeable Li-Pol, 12300 mAh, fast charging 68.00 W Dimensions327.8 x 210.8 x 5.85 mm Weight740 g Rear camera: dual, flash, autofocus
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A delicate security triangle is forming along the Syrian-Iraqi borders. Operational lines of separation have prevented the United States, Iraq and the Damascus camp from working together to fight ISIS. But new complications have forced a fresh dynamic that effectively enables the US to target ISIS outside its established jurisdiction by proxy, through the Iraqis.
The new dynamic, while still nascent, is a product of improvised arrangements between Washington and Moscow to prevent aerial collision and to demarcate areas of operation during the fight against the extremist group. The two sides agreed to have the Euphrates river as the "deconfliction" line, despite obvious flaws more apparent now than a few months ago.
ISIS has already started to exploit these flaws and gaps, forcing presumed rivals to engage in backdoor measures to address emerging problems.
This turn of events began in March after Kurdish fighters in Syria shifted their focus to the Turkish operation in Afrin away from the war against ISIS and while the Syrian regime started to focus on rebel strongholds near Damascus. The US-led coalition then announced an "operational pause" in the remaining villages still under ISIS control east of the Euphrates. The villages, around five in total, are part of the administrative region of Abu Kamal near the Syrian-Iraqi borders, where the regime controls the other side of the river.
In a conversation in mid-March, American officials told me of an awkward situation along the western side of the river, specifically in the villages situated between the regime-held city of Abu Kamal and the Iraqi city of Al Qaim. The Syrian regime claimed to have liberated those small villages in November with the help of Iranian-backed militias. But according to American officials, that was not the case.
Since the US was not allowed to strike against ISIS in supposedly regime-held areas, the situation allowed the militants to operate with impunity in that area. ISIS fighters moved freely along and across the river. Similarly, the operational pause allowed ISIS in the non-liberated villages east of the river to refocus its attacks on the regime side. According to residents from Deir Ezzor at the time, ISIS fighters would cross the river and connect with other members operating in the Syrian Desert west of Abu Kamal, a possible factor in recent successful attacks by ISIS, deep in regime areas near Palmyra.
Not long after the US officials expressed their growing concerns about ISIS's presence near the borders, Baghdad announced it would conduct attacks against the group inside Syria. “The real danger is the presence of ISIS in Syria,” Haider Al Abadi, the Iraqi Prime Minister, said in a press conference this month. “We heard that they got rid of ISIS. Lies.”
The statement was in response to US concerns about ISIS activities outside its operational purview. Iraq was able to use its friendly ties with the Syrian regime and Iran to target ISIS in regime-held areas.
"The majority of the support that the coalition provided was intelligence support on the target," colonel Ryan Dillon, the anti-ISIS coalition's spokesman, said, referring to an Iraqi strike against ISIS headquarters inside Syria. "We also provided some other assets in the air nearby that were also a part of the support package. But it really was the Iraqis who planned this all the way through. It was their commitment and their coordination with their neighbours in the Syrian government, before they conducted these strikes."
Mr Al Abadi referred to these pockets, in which ISIS still operates despite regime claims, as “deserted” by Syria. For this reason, he said, his government found it vital to take the fight against ISIS to Syria. He said while his armed forces control all the borderline from the Iraqi side, ISIS individuals still manage to cross it to conduct attacks inside the country either through border gaps or bribery.
Such de facto three-way operations are poised to continue, if not intensify. As I wrote last week, ISIS is pushing its sleeper cells to become active again. The push appears to be part of a broader effort to rekindle its insurgency after the loss of territory and comes at the backdrop of increased attacks in much of Iraq and Syria. The effort to reignite the insurgency culminated with a fiery speech on Sunday by the group's spokesman, Abu Al Hassan Al Muhajir, the first by one of its senior leaders since September, urging members to intensify their campaign.
Using the river as a deconfliction line is likely to remain a nuisance for the US, Iraq and the pro-Syrian camp. ISIS has a history of using rivers and areas adjacent to them as hideouts and for mobility, even when the US was heavily present inside Iraq after 2007. The villages that the US complained about in regime areas contain, more than the rest of Abu Kamal, lush river reeds and palm orchards that make it easier for militants to hide and survive.
Another factor that might complicate the situation for ISIS enemies is that in Abu Kamal specifically, the river passes through the Syrian-Iraqi borders. At that confluence point, three items favourable to ISIS converge: the river, the Syrian and Anbar deserts and the borders.
Ideally, this area should have been controlled by a force or a group of forces that closely work with each other, as one senior US official conceded. Instead, different countries that supposedly operate under different jurisdictions control different parts of a critical terrain. In this context, ISIS will no doubt find gaps, as it already has, that cannot be plugged by tactical strikes on occasions.
A few months ago, such a complexity was not anticipated. Each side was racing to carve out areas of control as they battled ISIS. They rushed to agree on demarcated lines to avoid accidents. But the latest developments only demonstrate, once again, that the US-led coalition is still improvising as it goes – hardly a reassuring sign for a lasting defeat of ISIS.
Hassan Hassan is co-author of the New York Times bestseller ISIS: Inside the Army of Terror and a senior fellow at the Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy, Washington DC


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NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) -- The latest Wheel of Justice report focuses on a pair of car burglary or theft investigations, one from each side of the lake.
The first deals with the theft of a Chevy Trax from a home in the 3600 block of Alfred Street. It happened at about 5:45 in the evening on Sept. 7. Police say a man rode up on a bicycle, got inside the Chevy, and drove away. Less than an hour later, police say the same car pulled in to a gas station and two men got out of it. But that's where the security feature part of the story come in. The car's On Star system disabled it, and the suspects were forced to leave the vehicle and walk away.
On the north shore, Saint Tammany deputies say they've seen a recent increase in car burglaries, especially on the western side of the parish. They also released security footage from one case. But this one shows how the simple act of locking a car's doors can send prowlers down the road searching for their next victim.
The footage comes from the Deerfield subdivision in the Mandeville area. Deputies say two men tried to get inside a car, but the security camera footage shows them leave after they discover the doors are locked.
If you have information on either of these Wheel of Justice cases, call CrimeStoppers. You don't have to reveal your name or testify, and you could earn a cash reward.
So far, 320 people have landed behind bars after their cases rolled on the Wheel of Justice.

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- Bengals claimed DE Takk McKinley off waivers from the Falcons. (NFLTR)
- Bengals placed practice squad CB Brian Allen and DB Winston Rose on the Covid-19 list.
- Bengals activated CB Mackensie Alexander and LB Jordan Evans from the COVID-19 list. (NFLTR)
- Bengals designated G Xavier Su’a-Filo to return from injured reserve.
- Bengals signed OT O’Shea Dugas to the practice squad.
- Broncos activated G Graham Glasgow from the COVID-19 list. (NFLTR)
- Broncos designated OT Elijah Wilkinson to return from injured reserve.
- Buccaneers designated LB Jack Cichy to return from injured reserve.
- Cowboys claimed DE Ron’Dell Carter off of waivers from the Colts. (NFLTR)
- Cowboys placed DE Tyrone Crawford on the COVID-19 list. (NFLTR)
- Cowboys signed P Hunter Niswander, but his contract was disapproved.
- Lions designated TE Hunter Bryant to return from injured reserve. (NFLTR)
- Lions signed RB Dalyn Dawkins to their practice squad.
- Lions released DT Kevin Strong from their practice squad.
- Packers placed RB Dexter Williams on the practice squad injured list. (NFLTR)
- Packers signed RB Mike Weber to their practice squad.
- Patriots designated OT Jermaine Eluemunor to return from injured reserve.
- Patriots declined to activate DT Beau Allen from injured reserve, ending his season.
- Steelers signed LB Tegray Scales to their practice squad. (NFLTR)
- Washington designated RB Bryce Love to return from injured reserve. (NFLTR)
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Lake Wisconsin TMDL Presentation
June 14, 2018 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Ever wonder where the algae comes from that effects Lake Wisconsin most summers? Ever wonder what YOU could do to help prevent the algae blooms? Your questions will be answered on June 14 at 6:00 PM at the Lodi Town Hall located at W10919 County Road V Lodi, WI 53555.
Matthew Diebel, PhD, and Kevin Kirsch PE from the Wisconsin DNR will be presenting some of the results from the DNR’s extensive TMDL study looking at phosphorus loads up and down the Wisconsin River, from the headwaters to Lake Wisconsin. It is, for the most part, the phosphorus loads that cause the algae blooms we experience.
What we, the Lake Wisconsin community, the state of Wisconsin and all communities along the Wisconsin River can do to help reduce phosphorus loads is in part the question. If we ignore these elevated phosphorus loads, we can be assured of an increase in algae blooms and a decrease in property values and recreational opportunities. Of all the communities up and down the Wisconsin River our community should be very concerned/involved; as we are the recipient of all things flowing down river.
The Lake Wisconsin Alliance (LWA) invites you to participate in this very important discussion, as it is your future that will be affected if we do not do all we can to reduce phosphorus loading throughout the Wisconsin River basin. Additional information on the Wisconsin River TMDL Study can be found here.
The LWA is a 501(c)3 not for profit organization that endeavors to balance the diverse interests of the Lake Wisconsin community while improving water quality, recreational opportunities, and sustaining a healthy ecosystem within the Lake Wisconsin watershed.
If you have questions about this event, feel free to contact Melissa Keenan at 608-963-3428, or [email protected]

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In the world of photography, capturing every detail is crucial. Whether you are a professional photographer or an amateur, having the right tools is essential to achieving the perfect shot. One of these tools is a macro lens. With the ability to capture extreme close-up shots, macro lenses open up a new world of photography possibilities.
In this article, we will dive into the world of macro lenses and explore how they can enhance your photography skills. From the basics of a macro lens to tips on how to use it effectively, this article will cover everything you need to know about macro lenses. So grab your camera and get ready to unlock the world of close-up photography with us. First and foremost, let's understand what exactly a macro lens is. A macro lens lets you take photos of small subjects at a close range with incredible detail and clarity.
This makes it an essential tool for photographers who want to capture intricate details in their photos, such as flowers, insects, or even food. Now that we know what a macro lens is let's dive into the different types of macro lenses available on the market. There are two main types of macro lenses - prime and zoom. Prime lenses have a fixed focal length, while zoom lenses allow you to adjust the focal length. Both types have advantages and disadvantages, so it's important to understand your specific photography needs before choosing one.
Prime lenses are known for their superior image quality and wider aperture range, perfect for capturing sharp, detailed close-up shots. On the other hand, zoom lenses offer more flexibility and convenience as they allow you to change the focal length without switching lenses. Ultimately, choosing between the two will depend on your preference and budget. Now that you have chosen your macro lens, it's time to learn some tips and techniques to make the most out of it. A key thing to remember while using a macro lens is to have a steady hand or a tripod.
This is because any slight movement can result in a blurry photo, which can be frustrating after putting in all the effort to set up the shot. Another important tip is experimenting with different angles and perspectives to add interest and depth to your photos. Don't be afraid to get close to your subject and capture unique details not visible to the naked eye. Additionally, playing around with aperture settings can make a huge difference in the final result of your photo.
A wider aperture (lower f-stop number) will result in a shallow depth of field, perfect for highlighting a specific detail in your subject. In comparison, a smaller aperture (higher f-stop number) will give you a larger depth of field, making more of your subject in focus. Aside from techniques, some accessories can enhance your macro photography experience. One is a ring light, which provides even lighting for your subject and eliminates harsh shadows. Another useful accessory is extension tubes, which can increase the magnification of your lens and allow you to get even closer to your subject. These are just some accessories that can take your macro photography to the next level, but remember, they are unnecessary and may require additional investment. As our final point, let's discuss some of the main keywords you should consider when researching macro lenses.
These include focal length, magnification ratio, image stabilization, and minimum focusing distance. Understanding these terms will help you choose a macro lens that best suits your needs and budget.
Choosing the Right Macro LensWelcome to the world of macro lenses! Choosing the right macro lens is crucial if you're interested in close-up photography. Before making your purchase, there are a few things you need to know. First, understand the difference between a true macro lens and a lens with a macro feature.
A true macro lens will have a 1:1 magnification ratio, meaning the subject will appear at life-size on the camera's sensor. Next, consider the focal length of the lens. A longer focal length will allow you to capture subjects from a greater distance, while a shorter one will require you to get closer to your subject. Finally, think about your budget and what features are most important to you.
Some lenses may have image stabilization or a wider aperture, but these features may come at a higher cost. With these factors in mind, you can decide which macro lens is best for you and your photography needs.
Enhancing Your Macro Photography ExperienceRegarding macro photography, having the right accessories can make all the difference in capturing the perfect shot. While a good macro lens is essential, a few other tools can take your photos to the next level. One of the most important accessories for macro photography is a tripod. This will help stabilize your camera and prevent blurry in your close-up shots.
Additionally, a remote shutter release or timer can reduce camera shake and ensure sharp images. Another useful accessory for macro photography is a ring light. This circular light attaches to the front of your lens and provides even lighting for your subject, perfect for highlighting intricate details in your close-up shots. If you want to get creative with your macro photography, consider investing in extension tubes. These tubes fit between your camera body and lens, allowing you to get closer to your subject and capture extreme close-ups. Lastly, don't forget about post-processing software. Even with the best equipment, some adjustments may be needed to perfect your macro photos.
Software like Adobe Lightroom or Photoshop can help enhance colours, sharpness, and overall quality of your images.
Key Terms to RememberWhen it comes to macro lenses, a few key terms are important to understand. These terms will help you navigate the world of close-up photography and choose the right lens for your needs. Magnification: refers to how much larger the subject will appear in the final photograph than its size. Focal Length: The distance between the lens and the image sensor when the subject is focused. In macro lenses, the focal length is usually measured in millimetres. Aperture: The aperture is the opening in the lens that allows light to enter the camera. It also controls the depth of field in a photograph, which is crucial in macro photography. Working Distance: This is the distance between the end of the lens and the subject when it is in focus.
In macro lenses, this distance is usually very short, allowing you to get up close and personal with your subject. Reproduction Ratio refers to the subject's size on the camera's sensor compared to its actual size. A 1:1 reproduction ratio means the subject will appear life-size in the final photograph.
Mastering TechniquesIt's all about mastering the right techniques and capturing stunning close-up photos with macro lenses. Here are some tips and tricks to help you take your macro photography to the next level:
- Get Up Close and Personal: Macro lenses are designed to take photos at close distances. Don't be afraid to get up close and personal with your subject to capture all the intricate details.
- Adjust Your Aperture: A wider aperture (smaller f-stop number) will result in a shallower depth of field, allowing you to focus on a specific part of your subject while blurring out the rest.
Experiment with different apertures to see which works best for your desired effect.
- Use a Tripod: Even the slightest camera movement can create a blurry image when shooting close-up photos. Use a tripod or stabilize your camera on a solid surface to ensure sharp and clear shots.
- Experiment with Lighting: Macro photography can be quite challenging when it comes to lighting. Try using natural light, reflectors, or macro ring light to add dimension and depth to your photos.
- Focus Stacking: For maximum sharpness throughout the image, try focus stacking by taking multiple shots of the same subject at different focus points and blending them in post-processing.
We hope this article has given you a better understanding of macro lenses and how to make the most of them. So go out there and start capturing the beauty of the small things around us!

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Different Types of AC Units
As a small business ourselves, Coastal Climate Experts understand the necessity of commercial a/c units for your business. You want to make sure your employees and clients are in a pleasant environment. However, just as no two businesses are the same, no commercial air conditioning units are the same. There are many different types of AC Units, but the three most prevalent fall into three categories, each of which is best suited to a different sort of organization. Our team of HVAC specialists at Coastal Climate Experts can assist you in determining which system is ideal for you.
Single Split Systems
This system is designed for structures with ample inside cabinets, such as small cafes or offices. Many businesses with a single-split system also feature a central room that serves as the business’s focal point. This technology is distinctive in that it allows for future expansion. Because a single-split system connects an interior unit to an outside unit, this is the case. This seamless connection allows you to increase your area with ease.
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Second Prime Minister Hun Sen sought to legitimize his week-old coup Sunday, calling for the quick convening of parliament, the holding of "free and fair" elections and the protection of human rights and a free press.
His statement came as Western diplomats reported that at least some arrests and violence continued as Hun Sen's former communist party, the Cambodian People's Party, consolidated its control of the country.
Hun Sen received support Sunday from King Norodom Sihanouk, the country's titular leader, who sent a message from China calling him "victorious."
The king omitted mention of his son, First Prime Minister Norodom Ranariddh, whom Hun Sen ousted as his coalition partner.
He also declined to condemn the armed action that has disrupted his nation and sent fear through his people. He addressed Hun Sen "affectionately," saying, "I cannot become `a judge' as to what is a `coup' or a `non-coup."'
There were signs of emerging international acceptance of Hun Sen's grab for power. Foreign governments condemned the violence but held out hope for a resumption of the forms of a democratic government and for acceptable elections next year.
In Japan, Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto was quoted Sunday as saying, "I hope that a new first prime minister to replace First Prime Minister Norodom Ranariddh can be chosen."
In Australia, a leaked diplomatic cable reflected a widely expressed desire among diplomats in Phnom Penh for an end to the squabbling and ineffectual style of government that has allowed Cambodia to slide further into poverty, corruption and instability.
"Is this not better than getting back into the sterile game of propping up Ranariddh?" asked Australian Ambassador Tony Kevin in a cable quoted by The Sydney Sun-Herald. "It seems to me that this would simply help to prolong the long war -- and for what?"
His cable reportedly continued, "I think Hun Sen is trying to pull off what he has always wanted -- a more or less well-governed Cambodia under CPP control, but legitimized by a reasonably free and fair election in May 1998."
Since Hun Sen made a two-hour radio address last Sunday night as the guns of his victorious soldiers fell silent, he has repeatedly said he hopes to hold scheduled elections and to keep in place the coalition government.
He has urged the royalist party to select a new leader to be the senior partner in the coalition leadership. A consensus appeared to be emerging Sunday among the royalists to name as their leader Tan Chai, a war hero who has been an opponent of Ranariddh.
Raoul Jennar, an expert on Cambodian politics, said that if the royalists themselves select a new leader and if a new first prime minister is elected through a free and secret parliamentary vote, "then this is a legitimate government."
He said that voters in 1993 had elected a party, not a personality, to lead them and that the royalists could replace Ranariddh if they choose.
"Sure, terror plays a role," he said. "But there has been a split in the party for a long time, and it is not fair to say that if they choose a new leader Sunday it is just a reaction to terror. They have their own genuine political reasons."


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With the U.S. Supreme Court apparently poised to strike down Roe v. Wade (1973), pro-choicers and pro-lifers have both claimed mainstream support while denouncing their opponents as extremists. Here's everything you need to know:
What do the polls say?
Outside the Supreme Court last week, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) blamed Republicans for Justice Samuel Alito's draft ruling, which was leaked to the press the previous night and would overturn Roe v. Wade. "They have been out there plotting, carefully cultivating these Supreme Court justices so they could have a majority on the bench who would accomplish something that the majority of Americans do not want," Warren said.
A flurry of articles emerged to back up her claim that Roe is popular and overturning it is not. "By a nearly two-to-one margin, voters oppose overturning Roe v. Wade," Politico reported, citing a poll conducted Tuesday. "Sixty-six percent [of Americans] say Roe v. Wade should not be completely struck down," CNN found. According to an ABC News/Washington Post poll, 54 percent of Americans want the court to uphold Roe, while only 28 percent want to see it struck down.
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The trend seems to hold even if the question isn't directly about the court case in question, the details of which many Americans may not know. When asked whether abortion should be legal or illegal in "all or most cases," respondents to the ABC poll favored "legal" 58-37. The margin was even wider when respondents were asked whether the decision to have an abortion should be left to a woman and her doctor or "regulated by law." Some 70 percent chose the first option, while only 28 percent backed legal restrictions on abortion.
But these questions are still rather vague. What about concrete policies? Well, the same ABC poll — which offered respondents a binary, yes-or-no choice — found that 57 of Americans oppose a 15-week ban, while 58 percent oppose a six-week ban. And if you add "It depends" as an option, those numbers drop from majorities to pluralities. A Pew Research Center survey found 44 percent of Americans think abortion should be legal at six weeks. Another 21 percent said it should be illegal at that stage, and 19 percent said it depends. On the question of a 14-week ban, the numbers were 34 percent opposed, 27 in favor, and 22 percent on the fence.
Data from Gallup shows public opinion on abortion has been mostly steady since 1973, with 10 to 20 percent of Americans believing abortion should always be illegal, between 20 and 30 percent believing it should always be legal, and between 50 and 60 percent saying it should be legal in some circumstances. Pew notes, however, that the divide is far more partisan than it was when Roe was handed down and that "change in attitudes has come almost entirely among Democrats," with support for legal abortion in all or most cases among Democrats up 17 points since 2007, from 63 percent to 80 percent.
But wait, what do the other polls say?
National polls aren't everything. The New York Times notes that support for legal abortion varies widely by state. In West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Utah, pro-lifers outnumber pro-choicers by a margin of 10 points or more.
Also, as with all surveys and polls, it depends on how you frame the question. According to FiveThirtyEight, "[p]olls have found that a large majority of Americans support abortion in the first trimester, but that support tends to drop in the second trimester."
At this point, respondents' views sometimes become contradictory. A 2018 Gallup poll found that 65 percent of Americans believed abortion should generally be illegal during the second trimester of pregnancy. In the same survey, 69 percent of respondents said the Supreme Court should not overturn Roe v. Wade. In other words around two-thirds of Americans supported Roe while a similarly large majority supported abortion restrictions that are unconstitutional under Roe, which protects the right to abortion until the last few weeks of the second trimester.
Abortion rights activists who advocate for unrestricted abortion up until birth are therefore "way out of the public mainstream," David O'Steen, the executive director of the National Right to Life Committee, told The Associated Press.
And writing for National Review, Alexandra DeSanctis argued that citing statistics about public support for Roe is too simplistic. "For one thing," she wrote, "surveys suggest that many Americans don't even know Roe dealt with abortion, as well as that a majority of Americans believe overturning Roe would lead to abortion being illegal across the entire country, a status quo that most Americans don't support."
What would overturning Roe actually do?
The majority opinion in Roe held that "the state may not regulate the abortion decision" during the first trimester of pregnancy, as summarized by the Oyez legal archive. During the second trimester, states are permitted to "impose regulations on abortion that are reasonably related to maternal health." Once the point of viability is reached — meaning the baby could survive outside the womb — states could "regulate abortions or prohibit them entirely" as long as they maintained exceptions for the life or health of the mother.
Under Roe, attempts to ban abortion before the point of viability — around 28 weeks in 1973, but now around 23 or 24 weeks due to medical advances — were struck down as unconstitutional. Planned Parenthood v. Casey (1992) held that any regulations on abortion before the point of viability were also unconstitutional if they imposed an "undue burden" on the woman seeking an abortion.
Alito's draft ruling would overturn both precedents, allowing states to impose whatever abortion bans or restrictions they wanted at any stage of pregnancy, at least where federal reulation is concerned. Controversial policies already under consideration in some states, like a 15-week ban, a ban once a fetal heartbeat can be detected at around six weeks, a requirement that married women seeking abortions inform their husbands first, or even a nine-month waiting period, would all become feasible in states with conservative governments.
Of course, state laws and precedents would remain a constraining factor. Ten state supreme courts have ruled that their state constitutions protect a woman's right to have an abortion. In the other 40, everything's on the table — in theory. In practice, the end of Roe might see some blue and purple states codify protections of abortion rights while red states pass more regulations.
Neither party has the votes in the Senate to pass a federal law restricting or enshrining abortion rights, so these battles will be fought in state legislatures. Blue states like Massachusetts and New York have already moved to codify abortion rights into state law, while red states like Oklahoma have passed near-total bans.
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Singer Noelia Lorenzo Monge The 42-year-old is a phenomenon on social networks and in recent times he dedicated himself to promoting on his Instagram account, where he accumulates more than two million followers from all latitudes, the adult content he produced for the subscription platform ‘Only Fans’.
There are several artists and models who turned to ‘Only Fans’ to offer differentiated material, one of them is the former weather girl Janet Garcia. But now Noelia has decided to open a new adult content platform called Celebriffy and it is precisely the one that competes with the one that made her famous.
It was the same singer Noelia who explained the reasons on the social network of the camera and said: “Every step I have taken with the platforms has been full of sacrifices, sleeplessness, hard studies, tears, hope, but all with the FAITH that one day it would be on the way to be a world-class technology company”.
“Celebriffy will be one of the smallest Global Social Network Companies for now, but it is its own Code and we will continue to grow. There are already more than 5 Million Users and we are going for much more,” he added. Noelia before those who criticize her for this new strategy of selling adult content on the internet.
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JefeBet Wants to Be Top Sports Betting, Online Casino Site for CA Latinos
More than 39 million people reside in California. About 40% of those are Latino.
Roughly 70% of those are projected to be 21 or older by 2030, according to a recent California legislative study.
That’s a lot of potential legal California sports betting enthusiasts.
And to Seth Young and Seth Schorr, that’s a lot of underserved potential customers. Right now.
Those numbers, therefore, represent a lot of promise for JefeBet, an entertainment and gambling content platform created to cater to the Latino and Spanish-speaking communities in all of the Americas.
While Schorr said JefeBet’s objective is to serve a diverse Latino community of more than 60 million living in the US, California is a unique opportunity as residents prep to vote on Prop 26 and Prop 27 on Nov. 8 and possibly bring legal sports betting to the biggest remaining prize on the national gambling map.
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“California’s a massive, massive state,” Young, the chief strategy officer, told California Casinos. “It could be its own country. What is it, the fifth-largest largest economy in the world, if you take it out or put it separate?
“Tremendous opportunities. It all depends on what the structure looks like.”
A future focus for JefeBet is becoming the Latino population’s gambling source for sports betting and online casinos, the latter of which is not yet on the horizon in California. But building an audience for that possible eventuality can only help, Young added.
Michael Pollock, executive director of Spectrum Gaming Group, which analyzes gambling industry trends, agrees there is an opportunity.
“It’s a large population that is growing, in terms of numbers and in terms of earning,” he told California Casinos. “And that translates into disposable income. And that translates into significant potential for gaming revenue. I think this is an idea whose time has come.”
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Pollock said the future of gaming, as with most consumer-facing industries, is targeting these emerging demographics. He described the Latino population as “extremely important.”
“Gaming has been doing this to some extent with the Asian community,” Pollock said. “But the Latino population is definitely underserved.”
PointsBet is the only current sportsbook operator in the United States making a large-scale effort. As an exclusive partner of NBC Sports, it has access to 2.8 million New Yorkers through NBC Telemundo.
B Global managing partner Brendan Bussmann said how operators approach the market in Puerto Rico could indicate a future approach in the rest of the United States.
“We will also see how sports bettors move in the Puerto Rico market,” he told California Casinos. “As things are getting ready to launch later on this fall with a host of operators, we will see how operators target a market where it is very bilingual. With that said, I know the existing casino market wants the same segments you have on the mainland.”
New York Gaming Association president Mike Kane told California Casinos that “unquestionably in the New York City area there would be a market for it.”
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Fifth Street Gaming Digital, co-founded by Schorr, Young, and Jeffrey Fine, announced the launch of JefeBet in March as an extension of Fifth Street Gaming’s hospitality and casino management company. They have attempted to cater to and create a niche with the Latino market since 2006 in part through operating the Lucky Club Hotel & Casino and the Silver Nugget Casino & Event Center in Las Vegas.
The Lucky Club will close on Sept. 16 – a day after the commencement of Hispanic Heritage Month – for a four-month refurbishment and rebranding as Ojos Locos Sports Cantina y Casino at Hotel Jefe. The Spanish-centric facility features cuisines and games popular to the predominantly Mexican community in the area.
Though Shorr said the regulatory environment isn’t right to attempt a JefeBet sports betting platform in Nevada, the company plans to expand from providing media content to support online casinos and sports betting, to actually offering those gambling options themselves. Among those plans, Schorr said, is a real-money online casino in Latin America in the first half of 2023.
On the JefeBet website, sports and entertainment news geared to the tastes of the Latino community — heavier on boxing and soccer than mainstream American sites, but with major doses of the NFL and MLB — is available in English and Spanish. A podcast network was launched in October.
In an era when gambling companies are devouring media-creators, JefeBet is building up a social media and content reputation waiting for laws or markets to emerge.
“This is all a very long-term plan,” Schorr, the CEO, said. “We’re very lucky to have our own assets to start with.”
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JefeBet’s Latin American Online Gambling Ambitions Could Be a Warm-Up for California
California, Texas, and Florida have the largest Latino populations in the US with a combined market of 32.7 million, according to 2020 US Census data. They are also some of the most confounding but tantalizing states for regulators and operators attempting to legalize sports betting and online casinos. California and Florida have multiple tribal casinos. Texas has one, although gambling is illegal in the state constitution.
Florida had sports betting via the Seminole Tribe for a month in November before its compact with the Department of the Interior was voided by a federal judge for over-reach.
So for now, if JefeBet can reach Latinos in California, Florida, and Texas as sports fans and entertainment consumers and create a potential user base, the potential is sky-high if and when those states legalize sports betting and online casinos.
“If you look at where the market has been and where the market is going, some of the largest emerging markets like Texas, California, Arizona — we would still consider emerging — Florida, major Spanish speaking populations,” Young said. “And so for us to be able to focus on those jurisdictions is a simple function of that’s where our audience is.
“It really does prepare us well for whatever the future may hold. We certainly have ambitions to make this brand the one that is thought of if you are Latino or Hispanic in this country or elsewhere, and you’re looking for a gaming experience that is for you.”
PROP 26 SUPPORT: CA’s Tejon Tribe Publicly Supports Prop 26, Opposes Prop 27


the 400fps spring was an aftermarket spring that i picked up. the stock spring is about 450fps which should be fine. the pdi hop up chamber comes with a nub but for my setup i found it wasn't enough and i required a bigger one which i cut a piece of o-ring about the same length as the stock nub and added 2-3 small strips of duct tape about the width of the adjustment arms and stuck it to the arms in the little slot which is supposed to contact the nub.
what this does is push the rubber into the barrel with less adjustment required. i'd only recommend this with .36g+ bbs.
as far as slam firing i've never experienced it in my l96 in 3 years of use. my vsr slam fired within 3-4 games so i had to replace the sears in it and i sold it shortly after. the sears on the l96 platform seem to hold up better than the vsr platform OR the setup in the l96 is way less stressful.
from what i've read 6.01 barrels don't really provide better accuracy over a 6.03 just higher fps and i could be wrong about that. its all just practice and seeing what parts work well for the performance/price point you're trying to achieve.


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Our Princess Tea with Cinderella has been postponed to March 28 because of COVID-19. Good News: We're adding another Princess Tea on March 27 at 3:45pm. Click HERE for our official announcement.
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Saturday, March 27 at 3:45pm Sunday, March 28 at 1:45pm
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Greensboro Ballet is excited to be hosting its very first Princess Tea . . . and with Cinderella! Dine on delicious tea (from Vida Pour Tea) and lots of scrumptious treats. As they enter, the children will receive a fun goody bag filled with items including a Princess craft. Of course, the beautiful and kind Cinderella will be there with her friends from the ballet and will be happy to give their autographs and to take photos with their guests. Guests are invited to attend in their favorite Princess dress or costume (Cinderella or otherwise), too!
This event lasts one hour, which gives you 15 minutes to find your seats for the following performance of Cinderella.
Tickets are $25/person plus taxes.
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Astronauts fail to fix ISS cooling pump
Two NASA astronauts have failed to replace a faulty cooling pump module aboard the International Space Station (ISS) after a lengthy effort, Press TV reported.
Doug Wheelock and Tracy Caldwell Dyson, two US astronauts, spent over eight hours outside the space station, but were unable to completely disconnect and remove the 780-pound pump module, NASA announced on Saturday.
It was the longest spacewalk in the floating observatory's history.
The orbiting lab's ammonia pump failed last Saturday, disabling half of the station's cooling system.
"It was a tough one as spacewalks go," a spokesman for NASA's mission control in Houston, Texas, said during a live video feed.
NASA says that each pump is about as large as a laundry dryer and maneuvering such a large objects is difficult in the weightless conditions of space.
The failed attempt left NASA engineers rushing to come up with a new repair plan.
The astronauts will once again attempt to repair the system during a second spacewalk which is now planned for Wednesday.


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Extra weight increases the risk to have high cholesterol. Although cholesterol is an important basic block for body tissues, the risk of heart attack is three times higher in subjects with hypercholesterolemia, compared to those who have normal blood lipid profiles. In addition, high levels of cholesterol in the blood circulation are strongly associated with the progression of atherosclerosis.
Benefits of Cholesterol Level and Probiotics
Probiotics have researched and proven benefits for Hypercholesterolemia treatment. Probiotic bacteria are defined as live microorganisms which when administered in adequate amounts confer a health benefit on the host. Some of them are efficient in lowering total cholesterol in humans.
The possible mechanisms for cholesterol removal by probiotics include inhibition of intestinal cholesterol absorption and suppression of bile acid reabsorption.
Promising Research Results for Hypercholesterolemia Treatment
In a recent study, the administration of a yogurt containing Lactobacillus reuteri to a group of 53 hypercholesterolaemic subjects over 6 weeks reduced their cholesterol and LDL (bad cholesterol) levels as compared with 54 hypercholesterolaemic subjects that received only yogurt .
In an additional study, volunteers received placebo or a probiotic preparation named VSL#3, containing three strains of bifidobacteria (Bifidobacterium longum, Bifidobacterium infantis, and Bifidobacterium breve), four strains of lactobacilli (Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus paracasei, Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus, and Lactobacillus plantarum) and one strain of Streptococcus salivarius subsp. thermophiles. Only the group who consumed probiotics resulted in increased HDL (good cholesterol) and decreased triglycerides and LDL (bad cholesterol) levels after 6 weeks of treatment .
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Cholesterol Level and Probiotics: Research Resources Mitchell L. Jones1, Christopher J. Martoni, Mathieu Parent and Satya Prakash. Cholesterol-lowering efficacy of a microencapsulated bile salt hydrolase-active Lactobacillus reuteri NCIMB 30242 yoghurt formulation in hypercholesterolaemic adults. British Journal of Nutrition (2012), 107, 1505–1513. The trial was registered on clinicaltrials.gov, USA, identifier NCT01185795.
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BUTUAN CITY, July 28 (PNA) — Butuan City fire marchall FCInsp. Cesar Augustus Kenazo is looking forward for the establishment of a fire sub-station of the Butuan City Central Fire Station at Brgy. Libertad, the largest city barangay of Butuan.
Kenazo mentioned the matter in his message during the recent successful training of the “First Internal Responders of Emergency” fire drill and training jointly initiated by the Butuan City Bureau of Fire Protection and the Barangay Council of Libertad.
The participants, according to the City BFP, was the largest so far in all their barangay trainings.
During the training, the participants were drilled in the various aspects of fire emergency, response and safety were organized to become first responders in cases of fire incidents in the village. More enhancement trainings are planned in the future, he said.
According to Kenazo, it would be most appropriate if the barangay will not have only an organized first responders but also a fire sub-station where they can place a standby firetruck and some of their fire-fighting equipments and a number of personnel ready for any fire emergencies at the village or its neighboring villages.
Libertad Brgy. chairman Vincent Rizal C. Rosario assured the fire official that they may take up the matter during one of their sessions. (PNA)


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Floral Libations by Cassie Winslow
This book came out in 2019, and the subtitle is 41 Fragrant Drinks + Ingredients (Flower Cocktails, Non-Alcoholic and Alcoholic Mixed Drinks, and Mocktails Recipe Book).
Well, Cassie's book is a gardener’s delight, and I first ran across it in a gift shop back in 2019.
The cover is absolutely gorgeous, and Cassie's creativity shines in this beautiful book.
Nowadays, edible flowers and botanically-infused drinks are all the rage - and they are irresistibly beautiful. And Cassie teaches us how to make them taste as good as they look.
Cassie's recipes include an Iced Lavender Café au Lait, Rose Petal Almond Milk, Dandelion Tea Cinnamon Cappuccino, Hibiscus Old Fashioned, Orange Blossom Moscow Mule, and my favorite — Plum Rosewater Gin and Tonic — just to name a few.
Another outstanding feature of Cassie's book is the beautiful photographs that accompany every single recipe. And if you're in the Facebook Group for the show, I shared a gorgeous video of Cassie making her Blackberry Hibiscus Lemon Drop - it's so easy and so pretty.
This book is 128 pages of beautiful floral drinks fit for a gardener and perfect for a garden party.
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Monday on CNN Newsroom, far-left Health and Human Services chief Xavier Becerra claimed that “people will die” if the U.S. Supreme Court strikes down the Biden administration’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) mandate on COVID-19 vaccination for employers with 100 or more employees.
“[H]opefully the plan is that the Supreme Court will recognize that the federal government, the Biden administration has the authority to require these vaccines,” the totalitarian Becerra said. “We know they work. They save lives. We’ve proven it. Here at HHS, with 88,000 workers, nearly 100% of our workers are vaccinated already.”
Those workers are vaccinated because they were threatened with joblessness, not because they eagerly embraced the so-called vaccines, which are demonstrably unsafe. And in fact, the Biden administration has no authority to mandate the shots.
Asked what will happen if the Supreme Court Justices don’t decide in the administration’s favor, Becerra replied, “And if they don’t, well, I think that will be on their conscience. I think there’s some clear authority, legal authority, for us to move forward as we have proposed — both for the private sector workforce and for the health care workforce. And we understand that if we don’t get people vaccinated and covered this way, people will die, and if you’re a health care worker, for sure.”
This is baseless fear-mongering on the part of a Democrat Party that has exploited the pandemic from Day One to seize unprecedented power, and that is determined to force the people to submit to their totalitarian will. That is the agenda behind Becerra’s lies.


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I just got home and settled in from a week’s vacation in California. Now, I’ve never had opportunities to travel, so a simple plane ride is exciting to me. I went with my brother and his wife, whom I also live with. We took our flight (connecting in Detroit Michigan) and landed safely in San Francisco. We explored the area for the day: visited the Golden Gate Bridge as well as the house that Full House takes place in. (That one was my idea).
We spent the night in San Francisco and started our journey down the coast the following day. My brother driving our Toyota rental car, we drove down Route 1, and saw some AMAZING views of the Pacific. I had yet to see the West Coast, and man it is beautiful.
With stops for breakfast, and lunch, as well as scenic views like the one above, it took 12 hours in total to make it to our destination for the rest of the week in Marina Del Rey. We stayed at a little motel 5 minutes from Venice Beach. It was really quite great. During the rest of our stay we took day trips to cities near by. One to the San Diego Zoo and another to Hollywood, as you’ll see below.
What I noticed about California, besides the endless Subway Restaurants and Starbucks, and lack of Dunkin’ Donuts… is that it’s talked up to be more amazing than the impression it left on me. Don’t get me wrong, I am so incredibly grateful to have had the opportunity to travel there and experience all types of food and culture and the weather was impeccable compared to my home of New England (in fact, the day we left it was -10 degrees at home).
But I’m a girl who loves change. I love the 4 seasons we have. I love being able to experience a white Christmas and learn how to snowboard and ski. I love the smell of warm apple cider after freshly picking my own apples and the sound of crunchy leaves under my tall cowboy boots. I love the smell of rain and freshly budded flowers in the Spring and I love the sound of birds and bees and children splashing in their pools in the Summer.
Dear California, Thank you for giving me my experiences, but I’m a New Englander at heart and your consistent 80+ degree weather and access to famous people and beaches will never change that.


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DeLissio: $1 million grant awarded for Manayunk Canal preservation in Philadelphia
HARRISBURG, May 17 – State Rep. Pamela A. DeLissio, D-Montgomery/Phila., announced today the Manayunk Canal was awarded a $1 million grant that will help to restore the lower locks of the canal located near Lock Street.
“Congratulations to our district on receiving this substantial investment on behalf of the commonwealth”, said DeLissio. “The goal of these funds is to preserve various aspects of our neighborhoods and with the anticipated restoration of the sluice house further upstream, these funds will ensure that the historic locks will not be further diminished by the increased water flow.”
The funds, controlled by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, would rehabilitate a severely deteriorated portion of the Manayunk Canal in Philadelphia to preserve the historic transportation structure and ensure pedestrian safety.
The Wolf administration awarded $66.8 million through the Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside program. The TA Set-Aside funds transportation alternatives such as on- and off-road pedestrian and bike facilities, infrastructure projects for improving non-driver access to public transportation, Safe Routes to School programs and other projects.

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