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City Island 5 – Tycoon Building Simulation Offline will allow you to become the famous mayor of this trendy neighborhood. This simulation game will be your place to make modern city change. The construction of the city will be the ideal goal that you have been doing anytime, anywhere. Attracting players is a unique feature that comes with and new forms of play that create a complete whole for players to join.
City Island 5 – Tycoon Building Simulation Offline is the fifth version of the wonderful and popular city building game “City on the Island” for Android, which the Sparkling Society – Build Town City Building Games game studio released hours ago for free on Google Play. As always, we have decided to introduce it to you for the first time in Iran and to delight you simulation game lovers! In the fifth edition of the City Island game, just like the previous editions, you have to expand your own island; Build all kinds of buildings for the citizens, create jobs for the people of the island, take advantage of the criticisms and suggestions of the people of your island and create a unique island by creating rivers, railway lines for trains, parks and hundreds of different items. Create custom and entertain yourself for hours! Version 5 is a really significant improvement compared to the previous versions and you will disappear in the first run! If you are interested in city building games, do not miss City Island 5 – Tycoon Building Simulation Offline under any circumstances, because its wonderful design will attract your opinion as a lover of previous versions.
BUILD A CITY, YOUR CITY
“City Island 5 – Tycoon Building Simulation Offline”, a new city builder game from Sparkling Society, will make you the mayor of small town starting on just one island. Send your airship to explore the world and unlock beautiful new islands to build your new cities on. In most city building games you are just managing one city, but in “City Island 5 – Offline Tycoon Building Sim Game” you will be expanding your horizon and skylines to new islands, each with a different theme and surface to build a city on. This city game is also playable as an offline game, so you can build your own city without internet or when you have no wifi connection. Join millions of players with the most popular casual city building game series on mobile!
FROM A TOWN, TO A CITY, TO A METROPOLIS
Your town city will start small as a village, but your cities will grow larger by placing more buildings, and unlocking new islands. Building games in the City Island sim games series are well known for their very rewarding free to play offline games, packed with quests and loads of content, with always something to do. Visit the towns and cities of your neighbours or visit my city.
CITY BUILDING WITH A GOAL, WITH A PURPOSE
These simulation city builder games fall into the category: fun casual offline city building games for free. So this means that you’ll never get bored playing “City Island 5 – Offline Tycoon Building Sim Game”! Next to the hundreds of buildings to unlock, this island city builder games has dozens of quests to earn treasure chests packed with very cool stuff. Design and build your island city the way you want, and play with friends to help each other. These casual tycoon simulation games come with a lot of cool buildings and islands to unlock and will definitely make you stick around for long sessions to collect loads of money to make your town and cities grow and design them however you want to build a city.
▶ Collect, upgrade, decorate, explore in this complete construction simulation game!
▶ Collect rewards and earn treasure chests!
▶ Play this game offline or online. No internet connection required to play
▶ City builder games made fun again with dozens of cool islands to build your city on!
▶ Build your own city and watch other players’ cities as well!
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▶ Hundreds of different items to decorate your city
▶ A variety of fun missions for you
▶ Attract citizens by creating parks, trees, railways and buildings
▶ Collect and earn money through commercial buildings
▶ All kinds of rewards and different achievements to get
▶ HD graphics with exciting and excellent sound
▶ The possibility of playing offline or online with users from all over the world
BUILDING A MODERN CITY
Turning a small island town into a modern city is a challenging task. But this is your own long-cherished plan. You are currently the mayor of the town, and you want to make this grand construction. City Island 5 will help you conquer that dream and slowly turn it into reality. What’s more interesting is that friends surround you with the same goal.
First, you should gather people with the same goals as you into a group. This group will have the task of supporting you to carry out this big project. Only when you get the consent of all the people in the town can you implement the project. At the same time, giving positive reviews add a series of essentials to the design. Once you have the design, everything will become a lot easier.
PERFORMANCE OF THE CITY
After we have our own plans and plans to build, we begin the implementation process. To do well, you should divide the target group into parts and implement the construction. It is expected that this construction process will take time, so in addition to that, you should also build many other backup plans. Together with City Island 5, sketch out the complete construction chains.
When construction is completed, it is necessary to return to city planning to help the city become dynamic. Encourage everyone to create modern chains of restaurants and shops to help the city develop. Visit neighboring cities and embark on the latest inter-city projects. Challenges will continue, and this is where you turn challenges into something valuable.
COLLECT VALUE ITEM
The city will need your help. Through the challenges, you can bring a considerable profit to the city. The profit will be a great source of capital so that you can continue to work on building the wealthiest city. For each active activity that takes place, you will receive from City Island 5 the most worthy items.
The game can also use a unique building map, but from there, you can see the admirable change. The different image in the city is the attraction that you need to know about. Moreover, some finishing features are used in the game to make players feel more excited than ever.
Players will be overwhelmed with all the things they create. City Island 5 provides you with a huge range of resources and thereby helps you develop a dynamic city. Challenges will always happen, and you will also use challenges to your advantage to accomplish those difficulties.
- In this entire building simulation game, you may collect, upgrade, decorate, and explore!
- Gather gifts and collect treasure boxes as you go through the game!
- You may play this game either offline or online. There is no need for an internet connection to play.
- With thousands of interesting islands to create your city on, city-building games are once again entertaining!
- Build your own city while keeping an eye on the towns of other players!

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By Cheryl Bac
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About this blog: I'm a wife, stay-at-home mom, home cook, marathon runner, and PhD. I recently moved to the Silicon Valley after completing my PhD in Social Psychology and becoming a mother one month apart. Before that, I ran seven marathons incl... (More)
About this blog: I'm a wife, stay-at-home mom, home cook, marathon runner, and PhD. I recently moved to the Silicon Valley after completing my PhD in Social Psychology and becoming a mother one month apart. Before that, I ran seven marathons including Chicago and Boston. Exercise is an integral part of my life. I hope to one day go back to long distance running and tackle the New York City Marathon. Right now I run after my one year old son. Although I am a stay-at-home mom, we are rarely "at home." My mom also stayed at home with my brother and me. She warned me that, although rewarding, it can be isolating. So, with her help, I learned the importance of getting out into the community and meeting other mothers. On the rare occasion when I am at home and have a hand or two free, I squeeze in time to scrapbook. As a new mom, many challenges are thrown my way. I hope my opinions, triumphs, and struggles help experienced parents reminisce, new parents cope, and parents-to-be get an honest glimpse of what the first years of motherhood can entail. (Hide)
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Recently the kids and I were all in a bit of a dreary mood. The smoke was too severe for us to hang out outside. Baby was waking up multiple times at night (which impacted everyone's sleep). Our older son was coughing and sneezing. And our home was becoming more and more disorganized.
Our son noticed everyone's gloomy mood and he decided to try and change it. He remembered a conversation I had with him months ago about emotions being "contagious." I had forgotten that we had talked about "catching" moods, both good and bad, from other people. Earlier this year I brought up "emotional contagion
" with our son because it was so frustrating for me to see one of our kid's bad moods spread to the other kid. Rather than joining his sister in her bad mood, we talked about how instead our son could use his positive mood to try and turn his sister's day around. If he was happy, his sister might "catch" that happiness and she might become happy as well.
After our son's reminder, I've started to notice just how often one of us "catches" another family member's or friend's positive and negative emotions. With a family of five it happens constantly!
I've also noticed that I have baby to thank for spreading many positive emotions day in and day out. Even in the middle of an argument, our older two kids will pause and start giggling with her as she rolls a ball, crawls backwards, or blows raspberries. It always puts a smile on my face to see our older kids "catch" baby's happiness. Thank goodness baby's happiness seems to be exceptionally contagious.

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During hot summers a cold shower is a natural choise, but it also has its health benefits. It does not make you sick, it is a great way to regulate body temperature and improve your immune system. Do not mix cold and warm water if you are a beginner, it is better to start with one complete cold shower and then increase. Best benefits from cold shower is a morning or evening shower.
Improves Mood: Cold showers stimulates the brain by its source of noradrenaline, and improves mood disorders like depression. After a cold shower you should feel happy, sometimes as euphoria.
Improves Blood Circulation: With a cold shower blood flows to your organs for protection to keep them warm, and this improves blood flow between organs and skin. Higher fertility in men.
Improves Breathing: Use cold showers to learn how to breath deeply. This fights the stress of the cold shock, the vasoconstriction and the need to respire calmly to keep yourself warm. This opens the lungs and incresed the oxygen intake.
Improves Metabolic Rate: The cold shower forces your body to regulate temperature which uses many calories. The body will become more efficient.
Increase Testosterone: Cold showers or having the testicles in cold water increases sperm production. Some takes a cold shower before gym to get more strength.
Increase Immune: Creates higher levels of white bloos cells and higher concentration of plasma. Anti-Inflammation and anti-disease and helps you avoid the flu, cancer and haemorrhoids.
Weight Loss: Brown fat production increases and fights obesity. More calories are burned to supply energy for more reactions.
Environmental Friendly: Less CO2 and greenhouse gases are emitted into the atmosphere. Also less global warming and a lower electricity bill.

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St. Rogue Red - Rogue Ales
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5/5 rDev +32.3%
Wow. This is one good beer. I couldn't wait for the full review process (observe, smell, taste, swish, judge) so I took a good gulp as soon as I poured it. This is some good shit.
It pours a beautiful ruby red with a slight amber shade and a nice off-white head. Good lacing, too. Dazzling.
The smell is very fruity, with a stunning bouquet of berries, plums, grapes and a potpourri pot of spice. Pure, complex, and amazing.
The taste starts off as pure strawberry, with raisin, leafy hops, some slight bitterness and soapyness (which I like) and a good dose of flowers. Very nice. I can't imagine a better flavor profile right now. Very unique, refreshing and satisfying.
The mouthfeel is velvety and soft, but with a nice weight to it. A velvet hammer, if you will.
The drinkibility is what puts this over the top. I could drink these all day and night, no matter the season or time of day. My first perfect 5.
09-16-2006 02:48:05 | More by sacrelicio
4.88/5 rDev +29.1%
Wow. This one was beer that stood out from the rest at the Rogue brewery. As I sat and sipped on Brutal Bitter, one of my all-time favorites, a tiny slurp of the wifey's St. Rogue awakened an unsurpassed hop-craving. I called for a pint: this is the review that resulted.
Looking the hybrid between amber and brown ale, St. Rogue red sits in the glass looking instantly devourable. The nose is spectacularly hoppy, running the gamut from citrusy, grapefruity, lemony, and more than anything, shockingly reminiscent of when I stuck me head in a bag of whole-leaf hops in York England.
I am suddenly back on the malting floor, sucking the flowery acids from the flakes in my mouth.
The gummy malt mouthfeel is perfectly balanced by the late-addition hops and deliberately leveling dry-hop. This was one fantastic beer.
10-04-2004 17:13:44 | More by GreenWBush
4.85/5 rDev +28.3%
Appearance - deep amber/red hue, about four fingers of light tan head. Falls back to less than a finger pretty quickly but holds there at length.
Aroma - immediate fragrance on this one, intense and perfumy. While some toasted biscuits make an appearance, the dry hopping owns the nose. Sweet grapefruit and pine that doesn't quit.
Taste - chewy, malty with some caramel. Sweet, juicy, very piny but without the resin and harsh bite. Solid grain and hop make for an intense flavor profile top to bottom. The aftertaste is piny, mild grapefruit rind, yummy.
Mouthfeel - moderate carbonation, maybe a bit more. Smooth, soft-bodied.
Drinkability - awesome stuff for the hop lover. A fantastic session red.
07-30-2007 17:22:25 | More by brewdlyhooked13
4.85/5 rDev +28.3%
Sampler at San Francisco Rogue Public House - dry hopped version. I dont know what the regular version is like, but the dry-hopped is a standout. Amber body and white head. Extremely floral nose - you can smell this one from quite a distance. Its one of the most enticing aromas I've experienced. Wonderful dry hoppy taste, bursting with citrus and berries, echoing the perfect nose. Crisp and refreshing palate. Great stuff!
01-14-2008 17:32:53 | More by bobsy
4.8/5 rDev +27%
A: Rich deep red, pretty transparent, with a beautiful fluffy white head. Retention is great and lacing is nice! Great looking beer.
S: Very very tangy - grapefruit, nice bitter hops, and undertones of a little brown sugar and sticky malt.
T: Like the smell, like drinking grapefruit juice with a little orange kick, backed by bitter northwest hops. Not too sweet/cloying at all - perfect balance of sweetness and bitterness - the hops make it pretty bitter, which I like. Alcohol is definitely noticeable, but I only tasted it after swallowing. Also some smoke/roasted malt flavor after swallowing. Really good - this one is on my buy list. (Oooh! The burps taste good too!)
M: Astringent, as it should be. Carbonation great, medium-bodied, smooth going down. Not watery at all. Very well-rounded.
D: Doesn't seem like it would fill you up too quickly, and it's actually a very refreshing beer to drink. The alcohol content is just right if you want to put down 2 or so and still drive. A nice job all around!
06-21-2008 06:14:29 | More by ralree
4.78/5 rDev +26.5%
12 oz. bottle poured into a pint glass.
A- Murky, copper colour, about a 2 inch head and lacing lasts throughout the whole drink.
S- Strong malty smell with mild fruitness and citrusy scents.
T- Very unique, it was like a maltier version of a 90 minute IPA, with a slight nutty taste on the finish. Left a great aftertaste that settled on the tongue and wouldn't dissapate! The only problem is there is more flavour on the after taste than the actual sip, its a little light but after you drink one bottle the other 5 have a stronger taste.
M- Perfect balance, little flat little carbonated. Very smooth drinking.
D- With such a great, unique taste and such a low ABV (5.10%) I could drink a six pack of this to myself and be able to really enjoy it without going overboard. Session beer for sure.
Overall, I will definately drink this on the regular and suggest you all give it a shot, well worth the 13 bucks for a six pack.
02-13-2010 03:00:46 | More by Rickythejeweler
4.78/5 rDev +26.5%
Not to be confused with the non dry hopped version. This beer, while it may look the same as the original, is definately not the same beer. It seems Mr. Maier and the hopheads at Rogue actually stuff a "tea bag" full of Centennial hops in every keg of the St. Red and let it steep in order to transform it into this rich and hoppy ale.
Deep russet color, crystal clear ( tho I've seen bits of hops in other samples) with lazy trickles of carbonation. The creamy, tan head sticks to the beer and the glass all the way to the bottom. Aromas of caramel and spruce with hints of old campfire and dried fruit. Initially, flavors of over ripe fruit; apples and apricots, roll over the tongue but quickly a blast of pine and roasted grains takes over.
Medium bodied w/ an interesting grain nuttiness that blends with the sharp hop and subtle fruit flavors, then fades as the lingering bitter aftertase leaves your mouth feeling hot and peppery. Its like eating a green pine cone covered in brown sugar.
Much more complex than the original St. Red. draft version, which always seemed to have more substatial body than the bottled version. And while the hop infused keg does add a whole new dimension and level of hop charactor, the caramel and dark malt flavors hold thier own to keep this beer somewhat in balance. Intense blend of flavors and highly drinkable. My guess at alcohol content is approx. 6%/ vol.
If you like the St. Rogue Red, or just like hoppy beers, try this if you can find it.
02-20-2003 20:24:45 | More by Shiredave
4.72/5 rDev +24.9%
Pours a darkish ruby red color with a decent head of foam that fades into a very thin head, leaving decent lacing.
Strong cascade hop aroma greets the nose upfront with an underlying malt sweetness. Very nice!
Taste starts out sweet from the malt and fades into a citrusy bouquet of hops, followed by some bitterness at the back of the tongue.
Mouthfeel is citrusy hops with a bit of malt sweetness mixed in. Leaves what I would call a decent amount of bitterness.
Drinkability is top-notch here. It's also low in alcohol and would make a great session beer. The fact that it's available in six packs, makes it even more accessible, since the bombers are expensive.
09-22-2008 19:55:58 | More by Brad007
4.7/5 rDev +24.3%
This beer has changed a bit in the last few years. The bros shoulld update. Presented in that classic Rogue 22oz bomer with a very informative lable. This particular bottle was dedicated to a bull named Fukutsuru, cool. Impressivly clear pour considering the layer of yeast in the bottom. Gorgious red color and a nice lingering lacy off white head. Really sensuall hop aroma of spring flowers and almost berry-like undertones. Malt is resting just underneath in a warm bready invitation. The flavor is a gentle yet assertive fruity purfumy dose of hops backed up by a full buffet of toasty, bready, caramel malt. It is nice and bitter until the very end when the malt tips the balance and gives a pleasent flower laced toasty bread finish. The malt wakes up a lot as it warms. This is the perfect American red. Very hoppy without being too bitter, very malt without being heavy or sweet. Perfect session beer. I could drink myself stupid and back on this if I could only get a meat head bar owner in Knoxville to carry it on draft. Slainte.
02-20-2011 20:51:11 | More by knoxtennessee
4.68/5 rDev +23.8%
I had this on tap at Yardhouse in Costa Mesa, CA. The color was a nice deep red. The head was nice and left thick lacing all the way down the glass. The taste was really, really great. I could easily have had several of these. I am going back for more ASAP!
05-20-2007 00:56:07 | More by PhiloPsych
4.68/5 rDev +23.8%
I poured a bottle into a pint glass. The beer was amber red with large creamy head and some lacing. I thought it had a good hoppy sweet smell but found the taste to be a perfect mixture of bitterness with the caramel undertones. The 5% alcohol and subdued flavor made this a beer that everyone would enjoy. Truly a sessionable beer in my book with a light smooth mouth feel.
04-06-2009 13:14:10 | More by nicholasdes
4.68/5 rDev +23.8%
A: Clear maroon red, with a golden hued head. Moderate head retention, leaving a nice lace around the glass.
S: Molasses and hints of alcohol, with a noticeable piney hop bouquet.
T: Earthy hop flavor upfront with a tangy malt backbone. Hops stick around in the finish.
MF: Smooth with a kind of dry, bitter finish. Lasting hop bite that is much enjoyed.
D: Highly drinkable. Full of flavor, yet not overwhelming. Looking forward to trying the dry-hopped kegs!
07-07-2006 20:20:58 | More by bwyker
4.68/5 rDev +23.8%
Picked up one bottle of this at Half-Time in Poughkeepsie, NY.
Pours like a red. Drinks like a good, solid, complex IPA.
To confirm, I offered to my wife (who dislikes excessive hops). This brew passed her sniffer test, but she said it tasted "gross."
I liked it. A lot.
11-18-2009 23:02:31 | More by pjohnston007
4.65/5 rDev +23%
Pours deep red, dark brown murky color with a good tan head
that slowly dissipates into a thin lace but does not go away.
Strong scent of hops with a touch of honey and slight malt note. Strong hop taste with an initial sweet, honey like touch and finishes a tingly, bitter and dry. Drinks with a sticky texture. The hops hide the taste of alcohol but it should not go unnoticed.
03-24-2009 00:04:42 | More by twaddlac
4.65/5 rDev +23%
Really a very tasty brew. Reminds me a lot of their Santa's Special Reserve or whatever its called.
Decent looking brew. Deep red with a nice sized head that wasn't terribly persistant but could be quickly summoned with a swift swirl of the glass.
Decent nose. Fruity, citrusy nutty. Very nice.
The flavor of this beer is just incredible. Really rich and clean at the same time hop flavors. Citrusy and nutty with a decent bitterness that makes this beer quite quaffable. The most impressive component of the flavor to me though is the tea like notes that are so strong in this beer. Very nice nutty maltyness.
Mouthfeel, as with most Rogue's, was thin. But no big problem. Made this brew really drinkable.
I could drink this all night long...in fact I bought a growler and did just that!
10-09-2004 18:36:23 | More by cerevisiaephilus
St. Rogue Red from Rogue Ales
85 out of 100 based on 1,022 ratings.

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Last week, a group of Democratic and Republican senators met to discuss the possibility of immigration reform legislation to address the growing number of migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border. While there were no agreements on core issues at the initial meeting, both sides considered the meeting a “promising start,” per The Hill.
The starting demands for both sides include a Republican demand for a streamlined asylum process to stem the release of migrant children into the U.S., and a Democrat demand to provide citizenship to “Dreamers,” or children brought into the country as undocumented minors. Senator Durbin, who arranged the meeting, also invited the Biden administration to join the proceedings.
While the Republicans are focused on border security, it appears that both sides may be approaching a deal soon.
Bipartisan Bill Would Increase Staffing at Immigration Agencies
Only days after the meeting, a new bill was introduced by Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ). The bill would authorize new hires and larger staffs at immigration agencies, as well as streamlining immigration court proceedings. The bill would also allow for the building of four regional processing centers on the border to process migrants more quickly. Both Sinema and Cornyn plan on meeting with Durbin to discuss their legislation.
The bill has been praised by the American Business Immigration Coalition and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Our firm supports any efforts to increase staffing at immigration agencies and speed up processing, as the visa backlog and other major immigration obstacles are currently keeping the system from functioning properly. Our immigrant neighbors deserve a faster and easier way to become legal residents, and these bipartisan efforts are a good step.

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Last week, we saw the two frontrunners in their respective regions start to separate from the pack, as Fibeon improved to 3-0 in North America and The Leftovers improved to 3-0 in Europe. This week, we’ll have some more action packed Rocket League action, as other teams in the Rivals Series make their case to finish in the top half of the standings.
Here’s a quick breakdown of each match, and what to expect from the teams this weekend.
ExRay (1-0) vs. Supersonic Avengers (0-1)
How they did last week: ExRay bested the Golden Hawks in a close five game series, while the Supersonic Avengers did not play.
What Elo predicts: ExRay’s 1470.0 rating is bested by Supersonic Avengers’ 1505.1 rating, so the Supersonic Avengers have a 59.3 percent chance of winning the series.
Player to watch: EyeIgnite was a huge offensive threat in every game ExRay played last week, averaging 5.2 shots per game and 1.4 goals per game. If ExRay wants to take down the Supersonic Avengers, EyeIgnite will need to bring the offensive firepower yet again.
Most Wanted Esports (0-1) vs. Golden Hawks (0-2)
How they did last week: The Golden Hawks fell to ExRay in a close five game series, while Most Wanted Esports did not play last week.
What Elo predicts: The Golden Hawks are the slightest of Elo favorites, with a 1498.8 rating besting Most Wanted’s 1489.9 rating. This gives them a 52.4 percent chance of winning the series.
Player to watch: Dadooh is the only player in this series with prior RLCS experience, and he’ll be looking to improve on his week one performance, where he failed to score a goal as his team was swept by The Juicy Kids. Look for Dadooh to play a key role in this week’s matchup.
ExRay (0-1) vs. Team Endpoint (0-1)
How they did last week: ExRay squeaked out a 3-2 win over the Golden Hawks, while Team Endpoint fell to Inspiration in four games.
What Elo predicts: Team Endpoint have a minuscule Elo advantage in this matchup, with a 1477.9 rating placing them just above ExRay’s 1470.0 rating. Elo gives Team Endpoint a 52.2 percent chance of winning the series.
Player to watch: We mentioned Shakahron as the player to watch for Endpoint last week, and he didn’t dissapoint, leading his team in goals and score as they fell to Inspiration. Look for Shakahron to play an important role in this series, too – his play will most likely end up being the difference.
Inspiration (1-2) vs. Supersonic Avengers (0-1)
How they did last week: Inspiration was swept by The Juicy Kids, but bounced back and picked up a 3-1 victory over Team Endpoint. The Supersonic Avengers did not play last week.
What Elo predicts: Inspiration are the Elo favorites in this series, with their 1506.3 rating just barely beating the 1505.1 rating of the Supersonic Avengers. That 1.2 point difference in rating is minuscule, and this series really could go either way – Elo only gives Inspiration a 50.3 percent chance of winning the five game series.
Player to watch: Sebadam is the highest profile player on Inspiration (and the player with the highest Elo), but he struggled last week, scoring just two goals and never topping the 200 point mark in terms of player score. He’ll be the difference maker in this series; if he struggles, so will Inspiration, but if he plays well, they’ll most likely be the victors.
Ambition Esports (0-0) vs. Out of Style (0-1)
How they did last week: Ambition Esports lost to an ineligible Naventic squad last week, so their official record is still 0-0. Out of Style did not play last week.
What Elo predicts: Out of Style are the Elo favorites in this matchup, with their 1472.8 rating besting Ambition’s 1415.4 rating, and giving them a 65.2 percent chance of winning the series.
Player to watch: JSTN was Out of Style’s best player in week one, averaging 332.50 score per game, as compared to EPICJonny’s 242.50 score per game and Lachinio’s 227.50 score per game. That being said, a lot of his offense seemed to come at the cost of his teammates chances, with both EPICJonny and Lachinio averaging over two saves per game, while JSTN averaged just 1.25. Getting Lachinio more involved in the offense will be the key for Out of Style, and it starts with proper rotational play from JSTN – as talented as he is, Out of Style’s week one loss to Fibeon showed that he can’t do it all on his own.
Ambition Esports (0-0) vs. Radiance (1-0)
How they did last week: Ambition Esports lost to an ineligible Naventic squad last week, so their official record is still 0-0. Radiance (formerly Set To Destroy X) beat Kinematics, 3-1, to start their season off 1-0.
What Elo predicts: Elo is really not a fan of Ambition, giving them just a 1415.4 rating. Radiance, on the other hand, carries an impressive 1573.0 rating. Radiance are huge favorites, with a 85.4 percent chance of winning the series.
Player to watch: Is it cheating to list everyone on Radiance as the player to watch? The whole team was superb in their match last week, as every player on the roster averaged over 345.00 score per game. Look for Radiance to put on a show against their opponents this week.
Out of Style (0-1) vs. Kinematics (0-2)
How they did last week: Kinematics were reverse-swept by Premature Superhero Cops, and fell to Radiance (formerly Set To Destroy X), 1-3, while Out of Style did not play.
What Elo predicts: Out of Style clocks in with a 1472.8 rating, while Kinematics comes in at 1448.9. Elo gives Out of Style a 56.4 percent chance of winning the series.
Player to watch: Every player on Kinematics could be listed as a player to watch. This team had high expectations coming into the Rivals Series, and though they’ve played tough opponents, an 0-3 start puts them in a tough spot going forward, as they’ll essentially have to win the rest of their games in order to finish in the top half of the league. Every player on the team will need to be better if they want to take down Out of Style.


Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has disclosed plans to suspend hiring and reorganize some departments within the business, according to Bloomberg. The organization formerly known as Facebook is preparing to scale back after ten years of rapid development.
Meta plans to cut budgets within the company, including those for the teams it just invested in. In recent months, Meta has put a lot of emphasis on Virtual Reality and building its own metaverse. It is also rushing to develop short-form video products, like reels, that can compete with TikTok.
Meta is far from the only tech company downsizing at the moment, but a hiring freeze still signals relatively dire times for the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp.
As the global economy continues to deteriorate, many digital businesses are preparing for a difficulty. However, Meta is also dealing with new challenges to its advertising business; most notably the iOS privacy improvements that Apple introduced last year.
In a July internal meeting, Zuckerberg warned that the company was headed for one of the “biggest downturns that we’ve seen in recent history”; and that he would be slowing recruiting as a precaution. The corporation had already selectively halted hiring within some organizations, but the global employment freeze ushers in a new era.
“I think some of you might decide that this place isn’t for you; and that self-selection is OK with me,” Zuckerberg said in the internal call this summer. “Realistically, there are probably a bunch of people at the company who shouldn’t be here.”


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(WOWT) – Here is a summary of new cases and other COVID-19 stats reported today by health officials across Nebraska & Iowa.
The Douglas County Health Department reported 1,946 new positive cases of COVID-19 on Friday.
“The state has informed us one private lab has reported more than 750 cases in the last two days that date back to October,” the DCHD stated in their report.
The new community total is 38,825 positive cases.
Four new deaths have been reported. Two men over the age of 65 and two women over the age of 80 have died. The total number of deaths is now 318.
As of their most recent report, medical and surgical beds were at 73 percent occupancy, with 400 beds available.
ICU beds are occupied at 71 percent with 96 beds available. There are 403 people hospitalized with COVID-19, with 106 receiving ICU treatment.
A total of 19,832 residents have recovered.
From our family to yours, we wish all of our #GuardiansofHealth a happy, healthy, and safe Thanksgiving! We are thankful for each and every Guardian who has dedicated their lives to helping people around the world achieve the highest attainable standard of health. #ThankYou pic.twitter.com/DkbgJhvglm
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At least one of Washington Redskins’ quarterback Robert Griffin III’s teammates believes the rookie signal caller performs miracles like a certain biblical figure. Yes, Redskins’ tight end Fred Davis was apparently so impressed by the efforts of his quarterback during Washington’s Week Six victory over the Minnesota Vikings, that he felt compelled to call him “Black Jesus”.
Where shall I begin on this one? First, I believe Jesus might have some more pressing things to tend to rather than leading the Washington Redskins to victory. Second, did Davis ever consider how offensive this remark might be to some people? In the days of political correctness, who knows who might be offended by this assessment?
Then again, Davis might be expressing the excitement he feels over the play of the 2011 Heisman trophy winning quarterback. After all, during the 2011 NFL season, Davis was catching passes from immortal quarterbacks Rex Grossman and John Beck. Some Redskins’ fans probably did refer to Jesus when Grossman and Beck were under center for Washington last season. Most likely, those fans didn’t refer to either quarterback as “Black Jesus”. They probably used Jesus’ name in vain when describing the quarterback play of Grossman and Beck.
But I digress. Washington has not faced a top flight defense yet during the 2012 season. They still have six tough division games with the Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants, and Philadelphia Eagles. In addition, the Redskins have to face the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens. The aforementioned teams feature top flight defenses that will be ready for Griffin III, who will be looking to part the dynamic rookie quarterback from the football.
More pious Washington Redskins’ fans would never bestow the moniker “Black Jesus” on Griffin III. They would probably prefer to address him as “RG3”. Nevertheless, Redskins’ fans around the world hope Griffin III can continue to play well for Washington. Considering the quarterback play of recent Redskins’ teams, the excitement brought back to the Washington Redskins’ franchise could be termed a miracle.


Combustion and gasification characteristics of chars from raw and torrefied biomass
Keywords: Torrefaction Oxidation Gasification Biomass Kinetics
Torrefaction is a mild thermal pretreatment (T lt; 300 ℃) that improves biomass milling and storage properties. The impact of torrefaction on the gasification and oxidation reactivity of chars from torrefied and raw biomass was investigated. Thermogravimetric analysis was used to study the differences in O2 and steam reactivity, between chars prepared from torrefied and raw willow, under both high- and low-heating-rate conditions. High-heating-rate chars were prepared at 900 ℃ with a residence time of 2 s. Low-heating-rate chars were prepared with a heating rate of 33 ℃/min, a maximum temperature of 850 or 1000 ℃, and a residence time of 30 min or 1 h, respectively, at the maximum temperature. Pretreatment by torrefaction consistently reduced char reactivity. Torrefactionrsquo;s impact was greatest for high-heating-rate chars, reducing reactivity by a factor of two to three. The effect of torrefaction on a residence time requirements for char burnout and gasification was estimated.
烘焙是一种温和的热预处理（T lt;300℃），可改善生物质的研磨和储存特性。研究了烘焙对烘焙和生物质生物炭的气化和氧化反应活性的影响。热重分析用于研究在高加热和低加热速率条件下从烘焙和原料制备的炭之间的O 2和蒸汽反应活性的差异。在900℃下制备高加热速率的焦炭，停留时间为2秒。在最高温度下制备低加热速率炭，加热速率为33℃/ min，最高温度为850或1000℃，停留时间分别为30分钟或1小时。通过烘焙预处理一致地降低了焦炭反应活性。烘焙对于高加热率焦炭的影响最大，将其反应活性降低了两到三倍。估算了烘焙对焦烧和气化的停留时间要求的影响。
Torrefaction is a mild thermal pretreatment that occurs below 300 ℃ under an inert atmosphere. Under these conditions the initial biomass is converted mainly into a solid product whose properties are intermediate between coal and biomass. As described by Chew and Doshi (2011), the torrefied product has a brown color, decreased H/C and O/C ratios, and an increased energy density. In addition, it is hydrophobic, brittle and, in comparison to raw bio-mass, more easily fluidizable (Svoboda et al., 2009) and less prone to agglomerate (Chen et al., 2011). These properties give the torrefied product advantages over raw biomass for transportation, storage, milling and feeding. Hence, torrefaction appears as a very promising pretreatment for co-firing with pulverized coal in existing large industrial facilities and gasification in entrained flow reactors.
烘焙是一种温和的热预处理，发生在300℃以下惰性气氛中。 在这些条件下，初始生物质主要转化为固体产物，其性质介于煤和生物质之间。 如Chew和Doshi所述，烘焙产品呈棕色，降低的H / C和O / C比，以及增加的能量密度。 此外，它具有疏水性，脆性，与原始生物质相比，更容易流化、不易结块。 这些特性赋予烘焙产品优于原料生物质用于运输，储存，研磨和进料的优势。 因此，烘焙作为非常有希望的预处理用于在现有大型工业设施中与粉煤共烧并在夹带流反应器中气化。
Biomass combustion or gasification consists of two partially overlapping processes: (1) the release of water and volatiles, i.e. pyrolysis (also known as volatilization or charring), followed by (2) the slower reaction of the solid residue (char) with oxygen or steam, respectively. As the second process is slower than the first, it has an important impact on reactor sizing, control and efficiency (Costa et al., 2003; Di Blasi, 2009; Dupont et al., 2011). Char properties depend strongly on pyrolysis conditions, especially on the heating rate during pyrolysis (Di Blasi, 2009). Although there is no one generally accepted definition of char reactivity, it is possible to determine a global char reactivity from mass loss histories, by defining it as the time derivative of the conversion. This global reactivity is influenced by the char surface area and surface accessibility as well as by intrinsic kinetic parameters.
生物质燃烧或气化由两个部分重叠的过程组成：（1）水和挥发物的释放，即热解（也称为挥发或炭化）（2）固体残余物（炭）与氧气或蒸汽的慢反应。 由于第二个过程比第一个过程慢，因此反应堆的尺寸，控制和效率具有重要影响。 炭的性质很大程度上取决于热解条件，特别是热解过程中的加热速率。 虽然没有一个普遍接受的炭反应活性定义，但通过将其定义为转换的时间导数，可以从质量损失历史中确定全局炭反应活性。这种全局反应活性受炭的表面积和表面可达性以及内在动力学参数的影响。
Two key attributes of torrefied biomass, in comparison to raw biomass, are relevant to char morphology and thus to char reactivity: the reduced amount of volatiles to be released during pyrolysis, and the different distribution of particle sizes produced during milling. Both of these differences are expected to be most influential under fast pyrolysis conditions, as described below.
When raw biomass is rapidly pyrolyzed, the resulting rapid re-lease of volatiles deforms biomass structures and typically leads to higher macropore surface areas and thus to higher reactivities (Di Blasi, 2009). It appears that torrefaction, which shifts volatiles re-lease to the low-heating-rate torrefaction process, could reduce this effect, thus lowering the reactivity of high-heating-rate chars.
The typical distribution of particle sizes present in torrefied vs. raw biomass may also have an important effect. Pulverized woody biomass particles are typically 300 mu;m or even larger in their small dimension, while pulverized coal particles are closer to 50mu;m (Tillman, 2000; Skeen et al., 2010). While industrial-scale size distribution data are not available for torrefied materials, it appears that pulverized torrefied biomass has a size distribution more comparable to that of coal than that of raw biomass (Bridgeman et al., 2010; Repellin et al., 2010). Transport limitations during heating are reduced for smaller particles, resulting in a higher effective heating rate. Although research in this area has been limited, initial particle size has been observed to have an impact on morphology of biomass chars (Avila et al., 2011) and on reactivity of coal chars (Zhu et al., 2008). Experimental particle size distributions in the present study (given below) reflect the anticipated differences between torrefied and raw biomass that will occur in full-scale devices.
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My spouse Max is really quite playful, and this is 1 of the qualities I prefer about her.
Maxine is cheeky and will turn things into games and cute competitions to make light of the situation.
Max recently started a treasure hunt game that I think is leading up to a treasure of some kind. Max had been leaving me notes everywhere in the condo and requesting that I do things that open up levels. I work for an air conditioning business as the head air conditioning tech. My job takes myself and others to odd locales every afternoon, some I have been to, and some are very up-to-date to me, and yesterday both of us were to go to the museum for a job. The heating pump had malfunctioned, and the cooling specialist proposed the museum get a more up-to-date a/c. We were there to do the air conditioning installation. As both of us were fixing the old system, I found a treasure hunt clue in our bag, referring to something in the museum. I was startled at how she knew both of us would be working on the cooling machine at the museum. Max was a lecturer, she did not know more about air conditioning than I did, but I agree Max is much more intelligent and innovative. I pushed thoughts of her into their compartment and focused on advising my customer on the importance of frequent a/c tune-ups. The customer opted to have us handle decreasing air conditioning filters as they did any air conditioning repairs. I later found out that Max had seen a post by 1 of the air conditioning experts from the office about how she was visiting that museum the next afternoon, and Max winged it hoping that it would be our team, the cooling technology team.


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On this episode of Molby On The Spot, Trev Downey and Jan Molby review the recent convincing win over Huddersfield. The lads discuss the major talking points of the match and go through the performances individually. Jan also gives his take on the goalkeeping situation and Simon Mignolet’s future at the club. The show ends with a discussion about the business (or lack of it) done by the club in the window, a half-term report from Jan on The Reds season and his predictions for what can be achieved by its conclusion. It’s yet another unmissable Molby On The Spot!


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Portable Long Service Inquiry Launched
The Andrews Labor Government has today announced a Parliamentary Committee inquiry to investigate portable long service leave schemes.
The inquiry will examine portable leave, which allows workers to carry their long service leave entitlements over from employer to employer, and how it might be extended and improved in Victoria.
The Economic, Education, Jobs and Skills Committee will consider the economic and social impacts of any change and report back to the Parliament no later than 1 May 2016.
Minister for Industrial Relations, Natalie Hutchins, has welcomed the inquiry, saying that as the nature of people’s work life changes, government must ensure entitlements aren’t eroded.
In particular, while it has become common for people to have multiple career and workplace changes throughout their working life, they may not as readily accrue long-service leave as a result.
Ms Hutchins said the Committee would conduct a broad investigation on the issue, and report back on how schemes could be extended, including within the community services sector.
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“Workers are no longer staying in the same job and with the same company for their entire working lives. We’re making sure that workers aren’t short-changed, and that entitlements such as long service leave aren’t eroded as a result of the shifting way in which we work.”
“The Committee will undertake a broad investigation on how portable long service leave works in Victoria and beyond, as well as examining any potential social and economic impacts.”
“I would also like to acknowledge the advocacy of Rachel Carling-Jenkins MP on the issue. I look forward to working with her on the inquiry.”

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NEW YORK PepsiCo, the nation's second-largest beverage company, said Friday it was launching a new marketing campaign to refocus attention on soft drinks, which have seen lagging sales.
Carbonated soft drinks are "an important part of the franchise," Chief Executive Indra Nooyi told the trade publication Beverage Digest. "So rejuvenating CSDs is important."
In recent years, as consumers grew more health conscious, demand shifted from soda to bottled water, energy drinks and juices. Bottled water sales also slowed recently as concern grew over how much waste was created in the bottling and shipping of water.
"This is a multi-year commitment. We realize we have to stick with it, and the identity change is just the first step," she said. The company plans new logos for Pepsi, Mountain Dew and Sierra Mist in the first phase of a multiyear campaign.
The move to shift some marketing attention to soft drinks comes in a week when investor concern led to a massive global sell-off in stocks after the credit crisis has crippled the economy. The announcement was made at a meeting with bottlers held Monday to Wednesday.
Slowing sales of carbonated soft drinks -- which are generally cheaper than energy drinks and other soda alternatives -- have been dragging down results even as the PepsiCo's Frito-Lay and overseas sales grow.
Nooyi said in July that U.S. soft drinks sales were in an "unprecedented slowdown" that has also hit the company's Aquafina bottled water business. But she said she was optimistic that soft drink sales would eventually return to growth of 1 percent to 2 percent.
"With the decline in water, I think there's a decent chance the right kind of activity can certainly get some interest back in carbonated soft drinks," Beverage Digest Editor John Sicher said. "I think Pepsi is betting on that."
PepsiCo spokeswoman Nicole Bradley said the new promotions will launch at the start of the year. It will be focused on the U.S. initially.
"The campaign is going to be totally different," Nooyi was quoted as saying in a special edition of Beverage Digest published Friday. "How we connect with consumers is going to be totally different, how we launch innovation, all of that is going to be radically different going into next year."
In the second quarter, weak sales of carbonated soft drinks hurt the company's Americas beverages unit, which posted 1 percent revenue growth as volume fell by 1 percent. At the time, Goldman Sachs analyst Judy Hong called those results "especially disappointing."
To deal with falling U.S. demand, a bottler for Coca-Cola Co., which is PepsiCo's bigger rival in the North American drinks market, announced a price hike in July.
Some analysts predicted Coca-Cola and PepsiCo would increase the prices they charge for concentrate. PepsiCo Inc., based in Purchase, N.Y., has not said whether it would do so.
Shares of PepsiCo fell $1.72, or 2.9 percent, to $57.80 Friday, a day of volatile trading on Wall Street.
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Sushmita shared the photograph on Instagram on Thursday. In the image, everyone can be seen colour coordinated in yellow.
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Bollywood actress Sushmita Sen, who is currently vacationing in Armenia, has shared a "family selfie" along with her daughters Renee and Alisah and beau Roman Shawl.
Sushmita shared the photograph on Instagram on Thursday. In the image, everyone can be seen colour coordinated in yellow. She captioned it: "Why so serious jaan meri Rohman Shawl. Brilliant group effort for this family selfie we fit. Love you guys."
Sushmita was crowned Miss India in 1994 and she later won the Miss Universe 1994 contest at the age of 18.
She made her acting debut with the Hindi film Dastak in 1996. And later starred in films including Sirf Tum, Biwi No.1, Main Hoon Na and Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya?
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Emergency services were called to the scene, in the Sing Thao Thani housing estate in Moo 6, Kathu, at around 2:30pm, confirmed Lt Peerawat Yordtor of the Kathu Police.
When police and firefighters arrived local residents were already trying to put out the fire themselves, Capt Peerawat reported.
Firefighters took command of the efforts and had the fire extinguished in about 20 minutes.
One firefighter at the scene explained to The Phuket News, “When we arrived, the fire was burning in a bedroom, and there were two dogs suffocating from the smoke in the room.
“We rushed to take dogs out and then douse the fire,” he said.
The dogs were rushed to a pet hospital, but at last report seemed not dangerously affected by the smoke inhalation, the firefighter reported.
The owner of the house, who declined to give his name but identified himself as a former police officer, explained that he was not at home when the fire started as he had gone to his wife’s new salon.
He explained that he had left the dogs in the room because he thought he would be away only a short time.
“Normally, I always take the dogs along everywhere I go,” he said.
The fire had caused considerable damage, the former police officer added.
“Most of the stuff inside the house, electrical appliances, furniture and documents left in the house, were damaged by the fire,” he said.
“At this stage, I do not know the cost of the damage,” he added.
Lt Peerawat confirmed that the investigation into what caused the fire would have to wait until he receives a report by Forensic Police.


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I am a guitarist and composer, originally from Riga, Latvia, currently living in The Hague, The Netherlands.
Slow Lightning, my latest record, was published on February 17, 2022. You're welcome to listen to it in the -releases- section. Recorded during the last three months of 2021 - at home, on tape, and allways way past midnight, it is the first installment of Pains And Boogies. In edition of 100 cassettes+digital the album was published by dis ce que.
In this music I work particularly with the forms of early blues and ragtime. The results are seemingly old sounding yet entirely newly written - surprisingly lively stuff that is fun to play! In this music I am curious to find how (if at all) these historical materials might meaningfully reemerge at the current point in time. If this seems a bit musicologially dry, that's ok. This type of thinking process takes place only someplace along the edges anyway.
photos at the top: me performing at the online concert Primitive Field as captured by Dustin James on his livingroom wall.
Below, some third-person writing about my previous lives in music for the extra curious…
Edgars Rubenis emerged on the underground scene in mid-2000’s as the member of Riga’s experimental rock band Mona de Bo. Often considered to be one of the most vital forces on the Baltic scene of the ensuing decade, this ensemble has released 5 albums spanning psychotic indie garage, collisions of free improv and noisy drone rock. After the intense experimental guitar period with Mona de Bo and in an abrasive solo practice, Rubenis moved to The Netherlands in 2012 to study sonology and composition at the Royal Conservatoire in The Hague.
Prior the experimental turn, Rubenis was a teenage blues-head guitarist in Driving South, an exhilarating blues-improv trio making waves in the Baltics around the turn of the millennium. In this period he also received first hand exposure to legendary players during repeated visits to blues festivals in Norway – first row seat at Buddy Guy’s concert, faraway corner of Duke Robillard’s backstage, and in jam sessions with Oslo’s young greats of that time. A meeting with David Evans in Riga proved to be of unexpected importance thanks to the direct-lineage insights about Mississippi John Hurt’s music shared by the renown delta blues scholar and musician.


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The site Singlesex.dk, recently held a "most beautiful penis" contest. The site is owned by Morten Fabricius, 45, who told AFP:
“The smallest is the extreme. It’s a competition which is weird and funny and almost too much.
“It’s a competition which is at the core of manhood, the most important thing for a man. There are so many unhappy men out there, who think you have to have a giant penis, but it’s not normal to have a huge one.”
Extremely small penises have a medical name: a micropenis. A micropenis is smaller than about 3 inches for an adult when erect, as compared to an average-sized erection of 5 inches.
Frabricus said he hoped the quirky aspect of the competition would enable people to poke a little fun (pun intended) at a sensitive subject. The rules are simple: men send in a photo of their erection, with a measuring tape next to it, to the website.
The man with the smallest organ will win one prize, but women site members will also crown a winner based on voting. Those two each win an iPhone, while the second and third prizes are a third-generation (or new) iPad.
The contest runs until Jan. 31, 2013.
Frabicus said that the site will confirm that any submitted images are not taken from the Internet.
“So far we have received six to seven images which are posted, but we have more trickling in, which we are vetting to make sure they are not stolen from the web.
“Everything has to be bigger, and bigger, and bigger. It’s incredible how the media has frightened people from showing themselves as they are."
Interestingly enough, since the grand prize is an iPhone, Apple recently succumbed to the bigger-is-better idea, increasing the size of its iPhone 5's screen to four-inches.


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The Link Between Substance Abuse and Mental Health: Understanding the Connection
Substance abuse and mental health disorders often go hand in hand, creating a complex web of physical and emotional burdens for individuals struggling with both conditions. The relationship between substance abuse and mental health is a two-way street, as substance abuse can exacerbate mental health issues, and mental health problems can increase the likelihood of substance abuse. Understanding this intricate connection is crucial in order to effectively address and treat these co-occurring conditions.
Firstly, it is important to recognize that substance abuse and mental health disorders are highly intertwined. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, individuals with mental health disorders are more likely to abuse drugs or alcohol compared to those without mental health issues. In fact, nearly half of all individuals with a substance use disorder have at least one co-occurring mental health disorder.
Various factors contribute to the link between substance abuse and mental health. Self-medication is a common motivation for individuals with mental health disorders to turn to substances. Individuals may use drugs or alcohol as a way to cope with symptoms of anxiety, depression, or other mental health conditions. However, this creates a vicious cycle, as substance abuse can worsen the symptoms of these disorders over time.
There is also evidence to suggest that substance abuse can increase the risk of developing mental health disorders. Substance abuse alters brain chemistry, leading to imbalances in neurotransmitters and the brain’s reward system. These changes can contribute to the development of mental health disorders like depression, anxiety, or psychosis. Additionally, substance abuse can intensify pre-existing mental health conditions, making them more severe and harder to manage.
The specific substances abused can also impact mental health in different ways. For instance, the excessive use of alcohol is associated with an increased risk of depression and anxiety disorders. Stimulant drugs such as cocaine or methamphetamine can contribute to psychotic symptoms and mood disorders. Meanwhile, marijuana use has been linked to an increased risk of psychosis, particularly in individuals with a genetic predisposition for the disorder.
Treating co-occurring substance abuse and mental health disorders requires a holistic approach that addresses both conditions simultaneously. This often involves integrated treatment programs that focus on detoxification, therapy, and medication management. By treating both substance abuse and mental health disorders concurrently, individuals have a better chance of achieving long-term recovery and improved mental well-being.
Education and prevention play critical roles in breaking the cycle of substance abuse and mental health disorders. It is essential to increase awareness about the link between these conditions, as early intervention can make a significant difference. Mental health screenings should be a routine part of substance abuse treatment, and substance use assessments should be conducted during mental health evaluations. By addressing these issues early on, healthcare professionals can provide appropriate support and treatment options tailored to each individual’s needs.
In conclusion, the link between substance abuse and mental health is a complex and multi-faceted issue. Individuals with mental health disorders are more prone to substance abuse, while substance abuse can contribute to the development and exacerbation of mental health problems. Recognizing and understanding this connection is crucial for effective intervention and treatment. By addressing both substance abuse and mental health disorders together, individuals can hope for a brighter future with improved well-being and recovery.


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KWB Sieniawa ( Brown Coal Mine Sieniawa) is one of the longest exploited lignite deposits in Poland. Looking for new applications of brown coal, we created FLORAHUMUS - an ecological plant growth stimulator containing humic acids. Numerous studies have shown that it positively affects the quality of the soil, strengthens the root system and increases water storage in the soil. The preparation is distinguished by a very high efficiency of 300ml /1ha. It can be used in the ecological farms.

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What Is The Best Gaming Headset For Hard Of Hearing?
If you are in the market to buy the best gaming headset for people who have trouble hearing, Sennheiser is one name that you will find easily.
This is because this is a brand that has been around for a long time and has a reputation for making great headphones.
The Sennheiser GSP motherboard based wireless gaming headset has been designed especially for people with hearing impairments, allowing them the ability to play their favorite video games.
There are a few features that make this headset stand out above the rest, especially if you are looking to buy a wireless headset for gamers on the go.
The first feature that you will notice right away is that this headset offers great sound quality.
Because it utilizes an innovative Bluetooth technology, you will be able to take advantage of clear sound at any location.
Some headsets will only work with specific computers or with specific devices, but this one will work with any device that can pick up a signal.
As you will know, hearing impairment is not the same as hearing damage. Because of this, you will be able to enjoy your video games without having to worry about poor sound quality or being distracted by other sounds.
Another great feature found in this headset is the noise cancellation. Sound is important when you are trying to play a video game.
Not all headsets are able to help reduce background noises, but this one is different.
You will not hear any distracting static or voices when using this headset.
The noise cancellation will help you play the game just like you want to without worrying about the noise.
This will also help you save time, which is something that everybody who enjoys playing video games needs.
If there is anything that you do not need from a video game controller, then it is the Sennheiser GSP motherboard based wireless gaming headset.
This is because it has a built in microphone, which helps you enjoy all the features that come with this headset.
In addition to the microphone, you will also find a handy transmitter on the handle of this headset.
With this handy piece of equipment, you will be able to take advantage of the Sennheiser transmitter while you are gaming.
This is the best gaming headset for hard of hearing individuals.
When it comes to gaming headsets for hard of hearing individuals, you will notice that these two headsets are among the top.
However, there are other great options that you will want to consider.
For instance, there are headsets that are corded and wireless, which are both great options that you can use.
However, you may want to think about the battery life of each headset.
If you need a longer battery life, then you will want to look at headsets that are corded, but if you simply want to be able to play for an hour or so without a struggle with the cord, then you should go with the wireless option.
The best gaming headset for hard of hearing is out there.
All you have to do is take a little time and make sure that you consider all your options before making a purchase.
This way, you will be able to find the best one that will work the best for you.
Whether you are a hard of hearing individual or you happen to be someone who enjoys playing games, there is a great headset out there that will help you have fun.
How To Choose The Best Gaming Headset For Hard Of Hearing
If you are one of the many people with a hard of hearing and need an excellent headset for gaming then look no further than the Astro Gaming A50 Wireless Headset.
It is created by utilizing the latest in wireless technology and is designed especially with gamers in mind.
With noise canceling capabilities, you can play your games without having to worry about background noise interrupting your game play. No more annoying clicks or feedback that often happens when you hear other sounds.
The headset comes with volume and bass adjustments, so you can adjust to your needs.
This is important if you are playing your favorite games on high, but want to make sure you don’t overdo it on lower settings.
Also, because it uses dedicated digital audio formats, the best gaming headset for hard of hearing will offer clear sound.
This means no digital noise distortion which makes speech sound garbled and difficult to hear. If you enjoy streaming movies or listening to music on your phone then this is perfect.
Gamers will appreciate the noise canceling technology as it prevents unwanted noises from invading your hearing.
These noise filters block out noise from all the different game genres including racing, action, strategy, and others.
The noise filter also takes sound into consideration such as wind blowing, crowds cheering, and the like. No more annoying echoes that can ruin a game.
Since the headset uses dedicated digital protocols, it also has the ability to transmit your voice over IP, so you can chat with friends or other live users even while you are on the go.
Best of all, it has the ability to make and receive calls over the Internet, which is extremely convenient.
For people who travel often this is a huge advantage as well. Now you don’t need to carry extra equipment or have someone else carry your headset around.
Because the headset has advanced noise cancelling technology inside, it is the most comfortable and realistic headset you could ever own.
Many gamers report that the noises they were experiencing prior to using the headsets are completely eliminated.
With an incredible sound quality, you will be able to enjoy hours upon hours of gaming, chatting, or just plain talking on your phone.
These headsets are perfect for anyone who needs the best gaming experience without the need to wear uncomfortable gear.
What Are the Best Gaming Headsets For Hard of Hearing?
If you are a person who has hard of hearing, you might have been looking for the best gaming headset for hard of hearing. There are a lot of headsets that are available out there today, but the JBL Quantum 800 is considered to be one of the best gaming headsets for hard of hearing. This is because it offers the user’s great features and great comfort. These features are perfect for people who are suffering from hard of hearing impairment. Below are some of the things that you can expect from a JBL Quantum 800 headset.
One of the best features of the headset is its voice chat capability. This is perfect for those who use voice chat to communicate with their friends. With the help of voice chat, you will be able to chat with your friends while playing your favorite game on the console. This feature also allows you to chat with other players even in a multiplayer game such as Age of Conan or WarCraft.
For those who are experiencing hard of hearing, there are a lot of features that the headsets offer.
One of these features is an audio jack which allows you to plug in your earphones to enjoy the audio while you play games and listen to your favorite music.
Another great feature of this headset is the noise cancelling microphone that minimizes the noise that is generated by the game.
You will also be able to hear all the voices surrounding you due to the noise-cancelling microphone.
In addition, the built in speaker system enables you to enjoy crystal clear sound from all the speakers so you do not miss a single beat when playing your favorite games.
Along with the above features, the JBL Quantum 8 hundred is considered to be a high end gaming headset. The reason behind this is that it offers true quality sound.
Many gamers are using this headset to play the newest and most popular games on the market such as Call of Duty and Left 4 Dead.
There have also been many professional gamers who have stated that this headset helps them enhance their game play because the sound clarity has allowed them to dominate their competition.
However, there are some gamers who have not used this headset but they have given their feedback to this headset.
The first issue that they have observed about the JBL Quantum is that the volume is not very high when gaming. Many people do not want to hear all the extra noise when gaming. In fact, some gamers have said that they could not hear their friends over the noise created by the JBL Quantum.
Another complaint that was made about the this headset is that it produces a high tech sound but at the same time is not very comfortable to wear. Many people have commented that the ear pad on this headset does not offer enough padding and is a little loose.
The best gaming headset for hard of hearing is going to be the one that has all the great features in it. It is important that you get a product that has an easy adjustability feature so that you can get the best fit.
Make sure that it also offers a lot of memory foam so that your headset will stay comfortable even after hours of gaming. If you cannot find an all in one unit like this, then you may have to look somewhere else.
Sennheiser’s GSPーン Wireless Gaming Headset Review
Sennheisers is renowned throughout the world as one of the leading brands in gaming headphones.
Their GSP motherboard headphones are extremely comfortable to use while they offer high quality sound clarity.
The GSP670 is the ultimate high-end wireless gaming headphone with a huge, sub-sonic bass sound that you will definitely be looking for. Customize 7.1 virtual surround with the EPOS Game Suite and adjust game and chat audio separately.
This wireless headphone has a neat new feature: the VOIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) facility that allows you to make calls from your headset. That’s right, all you have to do is to connect your microphone and speakers to the headphone using the Sennheiser Mic Kit cable. Voice over Internet Protocol is a protocol used by telephones worldwide to communicate with other telecommunications devices; this technology makes Voice over Internet Protocol headphones very compatible and easy to work with. You can talk to your friends and family through a totally wireless and handy!
If you want to really experience great audio then the best thing to do is to check out the Sennheisers GSPーン Wireless Gaming Headphone Review and find out more about the exciting new technology that is now possible with these headphones. Find out which model best suits your needs. Do not forget to check out my blog where I am reviewing a Sennheisers product, you might also get some useful information there. Thanks for reading!
Astro Gaming A50 Wireless Headsets Review
Experience the ultimate in audio performance and technology with Astro Gaming A50 Wireless Headsets review. From long hours of play, to intense gaming, nothing is more important than a good headset to deliver the clarity and performance you need.
When looking for a wireless headset, many consumers overlook one of the most important features. How does the Avantio 50 HMHX help you enjoy your next gaming session? Find out with this Astro Gaming A50 Wireless Headsets review!
With an advanced noise-cancelling microphone, the new base station from Astro Gaming A50 Wireless can truly eliminate the noises that often plague headset headsets. Enjoy the ultimate in sound and audio performance with the comfort and mobility of the new Astro Gaming A50 Wireless Headsets.
The all new base station offers clear, low Latency voice transmission, while also making easy headset connection and charging very easy. What’s more, the headset utilizes space-saving design to allow gamers to conveniently bring their equipment where they want!
The noise cancelling microphone on the base station allows the user to easily move their head without disturbing nearby ambient noise.
Users are able to move their heads left and right while chatting on the headset, all while maintaining full sound clarity and performance.
What’s more, the headset also features built in speaker functionality, allowing users to increase the audio quality of their games.
The headset utilizes Speakers with sub-woofer for additional sound effects. If you are ready to make the most of your games, check out the all new Astro Gaming A50 Wireless Headsets today!
JBL Quantum 800 Headphones Review
The JBL Quantum 800 is a revolutionary gaming headset that incorporates cutting-edge technology. With the Quantum 800 Noise Cancelling Wireless Over-ear Gaming Headset in white, connect to the real action with the Quantum 800 Noise cancelling Wireless Gaming Headset by JBL.
Sporting both 2.4 Ghz and Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology, this wireless headphone uses active noise cancelling and noise reduction technologies to keep you engaged in your favorite games.
A flip-down boom mic on the right ear cup provides unidirectional sound pickup and low echo cancellation, and a comfortable noise-canceling microphone guard.
The JBL Quantum 800 is compatible with a host of high-quality devices including iPods and iPhones but also works perfectly with popular USB dongle keyboards such as the Logitech Cactus Keyboards, Cool Sense or Versaflex gaming headsets, or the HyperX Power 2 and HyperX Reflex gaming headsets.
The majority of the popular wireless headphone brands make use of Bluetooth technology to transmit their audio signal, however most headsets include a standard USB port that can only handle audio transmissions.
This is because all audio data, be it compressed or high-resolution digital files like MP3’s or audio CDs, need to be transmitted via the USB port.
High frequency USB devices like the wireless headphones rely on Bluetooth to send their audio data, therefore any devices that support the Bluetooth specification, such as computers, laptops and cell phones will work with the Quantum 800.
The JBL Quantum 800 comes complete with two headsets, the Universal Game Control (GEICO Radiant XP) and the Headset Noise Canceller (GEICO Silent Night mover). While the Universal Game Control is designed to work with all gaming headsets, the Headset Noise Canceller is only designed for those models that work with the JBL Quantum 800, and it does not work with any other manufacturer’s products.
There is also a rechargeable battery in the set that allows you to be able to use the headphones without having to worry about losing audio while you are outside powering up the speakers or working on something. It also has a built-in stabilizer so that it is much more comfortable to use, no matter what type of surface you are working on.
HyperX Cloud Stinger Review
HyperX Cloud Stinger review is a high quality review of the ultimate professional headphones and sound system for your Sony PlayStation system. The Cloud Stinger has a revolutionary sound system that allows you to feel like you are right there in the game. With the most advanced technology, the HyperX Cloud Stinger allows you to enjoy tons of different games and hear them crystal clear no matter where you are in the game. This is the ultimate wireless headset for any serious hardcore gamer.
With the many features of the HyperX Cloud Stinger review I want to start with the obvious fact that this is not your typical Bluetooth headset. No, this is a stereo headset that works well with any type of music player or gaming system. Because it is stereo, you will be able to fully enjoy the sounds while you are playing your favorite game whether you are inside the game or not. You will enjoy surround sound and high definition audio at any time, not just when you are in the game.
Another great feature of the HyperX Cloud Stinger review is that you do not have to worry about wires getting in your way while you are using the headphones. They are designed to stay on your ears as they are designed to work with any type of gaming system or music player. Your hands are free, so you can enjoy the game while you are focusing on the game. The controls of this headset are so easy to use that you will forget you are wearing them and you will get a true gaming experience.
Review of the Logitech G935 Wireless Headset
This is my Logitech Pro X review, and I am going to compare it to the original Logitech Pro X and see how it measures up. Since I have the original, I will not be doing this against the updated models. Today however, all of our Logitech headsets come with a free remote. You can download your Logitech Pro X remote from the Logitech website, which is quite convenient.
Now for this review, let us first have a look at the layout of the Logitech G935. The key layout, or on-screen keyboard, is very nice and comfortable. This is of course completely different from the original Logitech headset, but it is very comparable to other headsets. The on-screen keyboard will be performing the same functions as the on-screen keyboard of the G935, so if you are familiar with the layout of this model then you should have no problem adapting your own way of using the headset.
Speaking of the microphone, this is the one aspect of the Logitech G935 that is different when compared to the rest of the models in this range.
This is because it has a built in microphone that is programmable and so can be used to speak to people from just about anywhere.
To use this microphone, you need to first turn of the auto sound system (or settings) to start the microphone working.
Then you will simply press the microphone button on your Logitech G935 and speak into the microphone. This is a simple programmable keys, so if you are used to speaking through your QWERTY keyboard then you will have no trouble adjusting to the new way the microphone works on the Logitech G935.
SteelSeries Arctis 7 Review – Best Gaming Headset
From a group of leading gaming headset manufacturers, SteelSeries has brought the gamer world a new revolution with the SteelSeries Arctis 7. The new headset is designed for two types of needs: gaming and home use. With the advanced technology integrated in the SteelSeries Arctis 7 gaming headset, it delivers true surround sound performance. You can enjoy your favorite game while immersing yourself in a rich and thrilling surround sound experience.
In order to bring the full potential of the Steel Series, there are several important components that need to be examined and reviewed: the gaming speakers, the microphone and the sound amplifier. Each component is provided with high quality components and they are all designed to deliver clear and crisp gaming sounds. The surround sound profile of the SteelSeries Arctis 7 is specifically designed to meet the requirements of hardcore gamers. The superior audio technologies to ensure the smoothest game play and help you enjoy your favorite games to the fullest. The impressive gaming engine 3 by SteelSeries enables quick detection and extraction of game data from any recording device.
For all those who want to feel the pulse of the hottest gaming trends, the SteelSeries Arctis 7 gaming headset is the perfect choice. This innovative and technologically advanced headset from SteelSeries is the perfect addition to your gaming arsenal. If you are a true fan of all things adrenaline-pumping and vibrant, then you will fall in love with the new SteelSeries Arctis 7. Experience the next level of excitement in the thrilling world of gaming with the best gaming headset on the market.
Tips to Consider When Picking Out the Best Gaming Headset for Hard of Hearing
For the best gaming headset for hard of hearing, there are a few things that you should take into consideration. It’s important to understand that these devices are not the same as basic headsets.
The best gaming headset for hard of hearing will feature some features that help those with hearing loss adjust to the game.
These devices have been designed to be used with dedicated headsets so they do not interfere with hearing abilities.
These devices have the ability to deliver a surround sound experience that can make games much more enjoyable.
If you suffer from hearing loss, then it is important to get a device that features added capabilities. This is why the best gaming headset for hard of hearing has so much to offer.
These devices have a microphone built into them and this microphone offers a great opportunity for those who have issues to adjust to the game.
For example, there are headsets that have voice recognition options. You can program the phrases that you want to say beforehand and the game will then play them back for you.
You can also speak to the person on the headset through the microphone. This feature is particularly useful for those who are experiencing a condition where they only hear certain sounds. Using this headset allows them to be able to hear the voices around them and participate more fully in the game.
Another feature of the best gaming headset for hard of hearing is directional microphone control. This controls how the user hears the audio from all directions.
For example, if you’re playing a sport, then you can turn up the volume in order to hear yourself run or jump.
When you are participating in a conversation, then you can adjust the volume so that you don’t shout out over the people with you. The directional microphone helps you enjoy all of these options without having to look at your hands all the time.
If you are having troubles picking out a device, then consider looking at sound quality.
The sound should be crystal clear so that you can clearly hear your character in the game. It should also be relatively quiet, so you can still interact with others while having the device. Make sure that it also has other features such as voice activation and auto adjusting as well as hands-free technology.
There are a few things that you should keep in mind when picking out the best gaming headset for hard of hearing, though.
These tips will help you narrow down your choices to one device. From there, you can compare features and find a device that works well for you. It may take a bit of time, but it will be worth it in the end.


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