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Thanks to years of research, doctors and health professionals now have a full menu of options to treat alcohol use disorders. Building on this progress, scientists continue to work on new medications and discover new ways to improve the effectiveness, accessibility, quality, and cost-effectiveness of treatment for people who have alcohol use disorders.
No matter where you are in your recovery, there is an addiction treatment center that can help you. For those just starting out and in need of medical treatment, alcohol detox may be the most appropriate. For those who have safely surmounted the challenge of acute alcohol withdrawal and have already made progress with the physical dependence associated with alcoholism, ongoing inpatient or outpatient alcohol rehab that offers therapy can help further the recovery journey.
For many recovering alcoholics, the mental health aspects of treatment are the most important. Improving mental health means helping patients better understand the chronic condition they are suffering from. It means equipping them with the tools they need to control their thoughts and emotions, avoid addictive triggers, and just stay away from alcohol altogether.
Withdrawal is the body's reaction to abstaining from a substance upon which a person has developed a dependence syndrome. When dependence has developed, cessation of substance-use produces an unpleasant state, which promotes continued drug use through negative reinforcement; i.e., the drug is used to escape or avoid re-entering the associated withdrawal state. The withdrawal state may include physical-somatic symptoms (physical dependence), emotional-motivational symptoms (psychological dependence), or both. Chemical and hormonal imbalances may arise if the substance is not re-introduced. Psychological stress may also result if the substance is not re-introduced. Infants also suffer from substance withdrawal, known as Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS), which can have severe and life-threatening effects. Addiction to drugs and alcohol in expectant mothers not only causes NAS, but also an array of other issues which can continually affect the infant throughout his/her lifetime.
To feel good. Drugs can produce intense feelings of pleasure. This initial euphoria is followed by other effects, which differ with the type of drug used. For example, with stimulants such as cocaine, the high is followed by feelings of power, self-confidence, and increased energy. In contrast, the euphoria caused by opioids such as heroin is followed by feelings of relaxation and satisfaction.
Alcohol addiction, also known as ‘alcoholism’ or ‘alcohol use disorder’, is a condition that is characterised by drinking alcohol in excess, to the extent that your body eventually becomes dependent on alcohol in order to function on a day-to-day basis. Whilst enjoying the occasional alcoholic drink can, for many people, be a harmless pleasure, it is when alcohol consumption becomes more frequent that it can result in the development of a harmful addiction.
If you’ve noticed the signs or symptoms of drug addiction in someone you love, don’t hesitate to intervene. Many people are reluctant to talk to a friend or family member about drug addiction, either because they’re afraid of jumping to conclusions, or because they don’t want to make the problem worse. Although it’s never easy or comfortable to bring up the topic of substance abuse, reaching out to an addict could stop the progression of a fatal disease. Here are a few steps you can take to communicate your concerns, while protecting yourself and your loved ones from the repercussions of addiction:
In-House Treatment Centers provide drug and alcohol rehab for individuals and their families that are suffering from moderate to severe addiction to alcohol, substance abuse, and co-occurring disorders. As differentiated from Hospital Drug and Alcohol Rehab Programs, In-House Treatment Centers are often located in resort-style, private facilities designed to treat the whole person with a more personalized and compassionate approach to recovery. Psychology of Drug Addiction & Substance Abuse Disorder, Causes & Solutions
Cognitive–Behavioral Therapy can take place one-on-one with a therapist or in small groups. This form of therapy is focused on identifying the feelings and situations (called “cues”) that lead to heavy drinking and managing stress that can lead to relapse. The goal is to change the thought processes that lead to excessive drinking and to develop the skills necessary to cope with everyday situations that might trigger problem drinking.
Burning Tree provides relapse prevention programs specializing in long term residential drug and alcohol treatment for adults with a relapse history. We serve the substance abuse relapse adult who has been to other treatment programs and in and out of 12 step programs and just can't seem to get and stay sober. Alcohol & drug, rehab treatment, relapse prevention and a relapse prevention plan are our primary roles. We are a drug rehab program treatment center and a long-term alcohol rehab licensed by the Texas Department of State Health Services. How Drug and Alcohol Treatment Rehab Centers Works | BLVD Rehab Treatment Centers
Many successful drug and alcohol rehab programs include members of your family in your treatment program. Research has shown that including family and friends in the educational process significantly improves rehab outcomes. Some programs include family members and friends throughout the entire rehab process, from the initial assessment through continued follow-up aftercare.
Once you complete the rehabilitation stage, you will begin to gradually acclimate yourself to daily life. It’s important to give yourself time to ease back into the swing of things. Attending support groups, such as Alcoholics Anonymous or Al-Anon, that offer encouragement and engagement with others in recovery, group leaders and sponsors can be a positive way to make a lifestyle change and maintain sobriety.
Within the framework of the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV), substance dependence is redefined as a drug addiction, and can be diagnosed without the occurrence of a withdrawal syndrome. It was described accordingly: "When an individual persists in use of alcohol or other drugs despite problems related to use of the substance, substance dependence may be diagnosed. Compulsive and repetitive use may result in tolerance to the effect of the drug and withdrawal symptoms when use is reduced or stopped. This, along with Substance Abuse are considered Substance Use Disorders." In the DSM-5 (released in 2013), substance abuse and substance dependence have been merged into the category of substance use disorders and they no longer exist as individual diagnosis. 12 Steps of AA with Father Martin YouTube WMV V8
As the brain matures, experiences prune excess neural connections while strengthening those that are used more often. Many scientists think that this process contributes to the steady reduction in gray matter volume seen during adolescence (depicted as the yellow to blue transition in the figure). As environmental forces help determine which connections will wither and which will thrive, the brain circuits that emerge become more efficient. However, this is a process that can cut both ways because not all tasks are desirable. The environment is like an artist who creates a sculpture by chipping away excess marble; and just like bad artists can produce bad art, environments with negative factors (like drugs, malnutrition, bullying, or sleep deprivation) can lead to efficient but potentially harmful circuits that conspire against a person's well-being.
As important as evidence-based psychotherapy is for our addiction treatment program, it can’t be the only activity at Searidge Foundation. We schedule a wide variety of alternative therapies that help reinforce the more clinical drug rehab treatments and keep each day spent with us interesting and rewarding. This program includes Yoga, meditation, mindfulness meditation, acupuncture, Tai Chi, relaxation therapy, creative art therapy and Native healing rituals. These activities help renew the body, the mind, and the soul. And while these practices cannot cure you of a drug addiction, they can empower you with a healthy and entirely individual strength and spirit that will help you cope with life’s daily stresses and anxieties in a helpful constructive manner, rather than self medicating with drugs or alcohol. Drug Rehab Near Me
Alcohol addiction treatment at Priory is delivered as part of a comprehensive Addiction Treatment Programme. Our Addiction Treatment Programmes typically last for 28 days, and consist of you staying at one of our nationwide hospital sites on a residential basis, for the duration of this time. During treatment, you will have the opportunity to undergo a medically assisted withdrawal detoxification process if this is required, before undergoing intensive individual and group addiction therapy in order to address the source of your addictive behaviours, increase your self-awareness and take steps towards recovery. Whilst 28 days is the recommended treatment time for alcohol addiction, treatment lengths at Priory can be flexible according to your unique needs, requirements and commitments. How to Quit Drugs Without Rehab - Are Drug Addiction Rehab Facilities Even Effective Long Term?


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In the spirit of Ambrose Bierce’s “Devil’s Dictionary,” The Wall Street Journal has created a satirical dictionary for the business lexicon of our economic times. Some pretty funny stuff:
AAA, n., obsolete. A rhetorical device used to dupe buyers into purchasing securities backed by shacks dressed as houses, and to secure the highest possible spot in telephone directories. Common usage: AAA Septic Drainage and Mortgage Backed Security Services.
GREEN SHOOTS, n. 1. The first signs of spring, often clobbered by summer’s heat and autumn’s rain. 2. A sign the economy is falling apart more slowly than previously thought. Related: DAISIES, PUSHING UP. See also THINKING, WISHFUL.
PPIP, or PUBLIC-PRIVATE INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP, v.t. Orig: Gladys Knight. To use a form of hypnotism in which merely saying you intend to fix a problem has the effect of making everyone forget about the problem. Usage: “We really peepipped Congress on those AIG bonuses.” See ASSETS, TOXIC.
QUANTITATIVE EASING, n. A regulatory approach based on the point in Western movies when the sheriff, having fired all available bullets, in an act of final desperation throws his gun at the bad guys. See also INFLATION, HYPER.
STIMULUS, n. An indeterminate sum of taxpayer money used to generate violent debate. Previously known as “government spending.”
U-SHAPED RECOVERY, n . An opportunity for economists to incorrectly predict the timing and nature of the recession’s end just as successfully as they incorrectly predicted its inception, depth and duration. Variants include V-shaped recovery, L-shaped recovery and 🙁 shaped recovery.
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Party officials recognize that Democrats' chances of retaking control of the House are remote at best, but by zeroing-in on unmarried women, who helped propel President Barack Obama to his second term, they believe they can shrink the GOP majority.
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TLVFest: The Tel Aviv International LGBTQ Film Festival in Tel Aviv, Israel: October 27-November 5, 2022
The International LGBTQ Film Festival will be held on October 27-November 5, 2022 at the Tel Aviv Cinematheque. During the ten days of the festival, a variety of films are screened which do not receive mainstream distribution in Israel. The festival also holds workshops and special projects with filmmakers from Israel and abroad. The festival...
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The board of finance has approved a $35,000 expenditure to help purchase an Ivoryton apartment complex that will be rented as affordable housing.
First Selectman Peter Webster said the panel endorsed the appropriation with a unanimous vote Thursday. The proposed expenditure will be presented to voters for final approval at an Oct. 10 town meeting.
The only condition the board imposed on the approval was that the Essex Housing Authority be designated as property owner and landlord for the units, Webster said. The appointed authority has served as owner and landlord for the Essex Court housing for the elderly on Main Street for the past 15 years.
The authority plans to purchase the eight-unit apartment complex on a 6.7-acre parcel off North Main Street for $550,000 from Ned Costello of East Hampton. The Essex Savings Bank is providing a mortgage for the purchase and a $20,000 contribution for the down payment.
The $35,000 from the town will also go for the down payment.
Webster said bank officials are willing to accept the housing authority as owner of the property, but want the town to guarantee the mortgage. He said Richard Gamble, chairman of the finance board, was polling board members over the weekend to confirm whether this arrangement is acceptable.
Gamble said Friday he does not anticipate a problem with the bank's request. "I personally think it is all right as long as the title is held by the housing authority," he said.
Webster said the purchase of the 11-year-old apartment complex is a "foray into uncharted waters" for the town. "It's the right and compassionate thing to do," he said. "Every town should try to provide some affordable housing."
Webster said the two-bedroom apartments will be rented for about $150 less than the current average rate to tenants who meet federal income guidelines.
He said the current average rent of $834 per month would be reduced to $689 per month.
Tenants will also be asked to provide some form of service to the community, from joining the volunteer fire department or ambulance corps to serving on an appointed town board or commission. The details of the community service requirement are still being crafted by the housing authority, Webster said.
Current tenants in the apartments will be allowed to remain at their current rents until they move out or qualify for the reduced rents.
Webster said the town hopes to close on the purchase by the end of October if funding for the down payment is authorized at the Oct. 10 town meeting.

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At times, the French are capable of hitting the scale of their creations and original design ideas. Park mechanical animals Les Machines De L'LLE just another confirmation.
Prehistoric furious roar drowned out a squeal of children who run away immediately at the sight of him heading towards the giant creature. However, no cause for concern — flapping ears fantastic 48-ton elephant with a carved wooden body is moving very slowly.
Snorts steam and puffing animal walks in the park «Les Machines De L'LLE», which was turned into a former shipyard distribution in the industrial port city of Nantes, in the north-west of France. His dilapidated warehouses have been turned into a veritable "dream factory" — with workshops, where the mechanics and artists gather psychedelic carousel with herons and deep-sea creatures.
However, these bizarre animals are nothing more than a sophisticated toys for children. They are true works of art that are open to the general public, which thus offers entry into the world of retro tale that combines "fantasy worlds of Jules Verne and the mechanical universe of Leonardo da Vinci."
"The form of the animals was elected to the moving machine gave people as much excitement," — says the artistic director Francois Delaroza mechanical zoo. "We have driven by a desire to create a city of popular imagination, in which visitors themselves become actors," — he added.
This wonderful park is the brainchild of "La maschina", which is famous for its incredible creations, such as, for example, a 15-foot spider that crawled over Liverpool in the UK as part of the city celebrations in the year 2008, according to CNN en.
In 2007, "La maschina" acquired for $ 19 million abandoned from 1987, the shipyard, in the hope of turning it into a lively destination for residents and tourists. To date, according to the local edition of Metropolis, these 337 acres is one of the largest urban projects in Europe.
Visitors can get into the park for free, while visitors can roam freely even through the shops where armed with hammers and cutter artists create their latest creations. However, wishing to drive on these wonderful animals still have to buy a ticket.
Animals started in a vintage style hand-carved bear the charm stimpapanka — the genre of science fiction with a steam engine. Interestingly, the emergence of such a park in Nantes is more than justified, because this city is home to the famous science fiction of the 19th century, Jules Verne.

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Whole Foods' wine business replaces Amazon's; WineWoot founder sees an opening
Amazon.com's purchase of Whole Foods Market is showing up in the wine category. Amazon has shut down Wine.Woot and its own wine marketplace in favor of Whole Foods expansive wine operation.
As a result, Dallas entrepreneur Matt Rutledge sees an opening in the marketplace.
When Amazon.com purchased daily deals site Woot.com, based in Carrollton, in 2010 it also acquired Wine.Woot, a direct producer-to-consumer website that Amazon adopted for its own wine marketplace.
Now, Woot.com founder Rutledge and Wine Country Connect President David Studdert, who co-founded Wine.Woot with Rutledge in 2006, want to start a new business called Casemates.
Rutledge, who is also co-founder and CEO of a Dallas-based tech incubator called Mediocre Corporation, said Wine.Woot pioneered the winery-direct retail model.
"We created this method—we're not even a store, the wine you're buying is sold by the producing winery," Rutledge said in his Kickstarter blog post
Casemates plans to offer new wine deals three times a week. It's also planning to build tools to let customers share by-the-case orders with others nearby to lower the price.
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Handle matieral: Polypropylene core with thermoplastic rubber overmold
Hardness: 52-56 HRC
Finish: Bead blast and black powder coating
*** Where to find it ***
*** Pros / Cons ***
+ Tough and durable
+ Excellent cutting power
+ Comfortable, ergonomic and secure grip
– (I was unable to find any cons)
*** Verdict ***
Just like its smaller sibling, the Chanceinhell, this machete has really impressed me. It’s a highly efficient design, made of quality materials, and it makes cutting and chopping very easy.
It kind of bothers me that I can’t come up with any criticism, since that always seems suspicious, but there is honestly nothing I can fault this tool for, especially at the affordable price. Easily recommended.
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Once again, this is the day where three old friends of mine, spread out all over the place (Denver, Ft. Worth and "I'm not sure") celebrate their birthdays on the same day. So all the best to Chris C., Wyatt and Andrew D. (the latter two share not only the same birthday, but the same birth year, and Wyatt gets bonus points for getting married on my birthday). I hope to see you all soon. (And in the Celebrity Department, it's also Walt Disney's birthday today; he would have been 107.)
I'm pretty wiped out from a long week, and I have a few posts to catch up on, so I'll hopefully get to some of that tomorrow.


IDW Publishing was represented at a number of panels during Star Trek Las Vegas. One focused on prolific writer Mike Johnson, another highlighted the talents of artist JK Woodward, plus there was a main IDW Star Trek comics panel. Much of the discussion was about work from the last year, but there was some news shed on upcoming Star Trek comics as well.
Waypoint is coming back
At the main IDW panel, new group editor Denton Tipton (no relation to Scott and David Tipton) announced the return of a recent popular series. Following a successful 5-issue run of Star Trek: Waypoint, IDW revealed it’s coming back with an extra-length one-shot issue in November. Waypoint, the brainchild of former IDW Star Trek editor Sarah Gaydos, is described as a way to feature new voices and artists and to tell offbeat stories all across the Trek universe.
This new one-off issue of Waypoint coming in November will not only feature short stories from the breadth of Trek history, but will also include a special story done from Spot’s perspective. Yes, that Spot, Data’s cat from Star Trek: The Next Generation.
They also revealed a new gorgeous cover by Josh Hood and colors by David Garcia Cruz, which IDW has also provided us. The cover also features Star Trek: Deep Space Nine’s Ezri Dax, and Kirk and Spock from the original Star Trek.
Going Back to Picard’s Roots – Literally
Obviously, the huge news coming out of Star Trek Las Vegas 2018 was the return of Jean-Luc Picard in a new TV series on CBS All Access. But flying under the radar was IDW’s announcement that we may be seeing another Picard-centric series – this time in the pages of its comics. However, instead of a post-Nemesis story, IDW is going back to Picard’s roots – literally – with a story that took place when he had hair.
Tipton told the crowd:
“We may be doing something in the near future that’s set in the past of the future…so we may be getting Picard with some hair.”
L’Rell The Riveter
There were no other new titles announced or teased like Waypoint and the Picard series, but both Mike Johnson and JK Woodward lamented how they have yet to work together as Woodward has primarily been partnering with the Tipton brothers while Johnson has been paired with Tony Shasteen (among others). But a pairing of the two might not be far off, possibly for a future Star Trek: Discovery title.
Woodward already has a head start with two original prints he showed off featuring L’Rell as Rosie the Riveter and Captain Killy. Johnson also indicated that there will likely be another Star Trek: Discovery annual issue next year, which would, like the one with Stamets this year, look at another character’s backstory.
Below you can see artist JK Woodward sharing some of the Discovery art he has done on his own, showing he is ready to jump into that series.
More STLV 2018
Believe it or not, we still have some more content coming from Star Trek Las Vegas, so stay tuned for more. CLICK HERE to see all of our STLV coverage so far.


By Ben Hayward | Spanish Football Writer
Many Barcelona fans feared the worst. Manchester City were the leading scorers in European football, the team nobody associated with the Catalan club wanted to face. In the end, however, the trip to the Etihad ended up a satisfying success for the Blaugrana - and perhaps even a watershed moment for coach Gerardo Martino.
Barcelona brushed aside Rayo Vallecano by six goals to nil with an extraordinary exhibition of attacking football on Saturday, in what was the club's most dominant display of the season. Just two weeks earlier, though, Martino had left Camp Nou with jeers ringing in his ears following a surprise 3-2 loss to Valencia.
Barca's back line was all over the place that Saturday and the merchants of doom were out in force. If Valencia, a side struggling in mid-table, could convert three times at Camp Nou, what would free-scoring City do to this Barcelona defence?
Martino must have given it plenty of thought as well and on Tuesday he had the answer: not very much at all. The Barca boss reinstated Xavi to this starting line-up after resting his vice-captain on Saturday and the Catalans' passing philosophy frustrated City, restricting the home side to rare forays forward on the counterattack.
"The idea of playing another midfielder in the team was to have more possession of the ball," Martino said afterwards.
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Messi converted and Dani Alves made it 2-0 with a late clincher, while Barca also had another strike incorrectly ruled out for offside.
"I was told that Messi may have been outside the area, but I also saw that Cesc [Fabregas] was onside for the goal that was ruled out," Martino said.
And he added: "We came here to win the game - that was the only thing on our minds."
They deserved to. Even though the game's turning point was brought about by the intervention of Swedish referee Jonas Eriksson and City complained afterwards, they had no right. Barca were the better side, the team that wanted the ball and dominated the possession. The Catalans succeeded in making City (a team that has racked up 117 goals this term) look ordinary.
"We had the ball, we didn't give away chances - it was the script we planned and it worked to perfection," Cesc said after the match. "We are happy with the result and we showed we are difficult to beat. That's the way forward."
Victor Valdes agreed. "We had the ball and we did well," he said. "The tactical plan worked for us and we are in the right tone at the moment."
So even though the match swung on a decision by the referee, Martino made the right calls and comes away with credit from what was probably the club's most difficult fixture of the season so far. He also answered the critics who had been out in force after some indifferent results have seen Real Madrid and Atletico draw level on points with Barca in the Liga title race.
The Argentine remained cautious. "We are only 90 minutes into a 180-minute tie," he warned. Yet this one is all but over now and despite constant criticism ever since he took the post, Tata's team keeps coming up with the goods. Top of La Liga, in the final of the Copa del Rey and now with a foot in the Champions League quarter-finals after what was his side's finest win to date, Martino's credit continues to rise. Onwards and upwards.
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Dear Parents, Advocates and Allies,
It is imperative that you provide written comments to the Michigan Department of Education in response to the proposed changes to the MI Special Education Rules. The deadline is March 13th at 5:00 pm for online and mailed comments. You must make sure mailed comments are postmarked by the deadline. Please do not miss your opportunity to provide comments and let your voice be heard!
Please visit MDE Special Education Proposed Changes to review the Proposed Draft (in pdf format) and submit an online comment by March 13th at 5:00 pm.
If you have any questions or concerns, you may send an e-mail to firstname.lastname@example.org and an immediate response to your message will be returned. Please continue to check the website and our Facebook page for latest updates as we seek to provide continued support in advocating for your child’s unique learning needs.
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Vincent and the Doctor!! Brilliant.
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The 5:55 is a rock band from the Washington D.C./Virginia area. Their high-energy performances of original music and well known covers can be seen throughout the East Coast.
Please list all of your band members and their roles in the band.
Collin Steves (lead singer/guitarist/), Kevin Goldman (lead guitarist), Max Biskup (bassist), Ryan Steves (drummer/singer).
For starters, what bands were you part of prior to this project? How long has this project been around?
Collin, Kevin and Max were part of a band called Even The Odds (ETO) from 2007-2015
Collin was part of an EDM group called Juva that wrote and produced music from 2013-2015
Ryan was part of a band called Monkey Fist from 2006-2008
What are the main themes or topics for most of your songs and do you think these topics will change over time?
The main way we tackle producing a theme is usually referencing something very specific that happened to us, and then broadening the way we address it so that the song is more relatable.
We grew up writing music pretty young, so naturally those songs were angsty and putting the blame on the system or others. Now our music puts the blame entirely on us. Most of the songs address growing up and realizing that we were in the wrong, and then finding ways to right that wrong.
What bands are currently inspiring the music that you’re making?
The classic rock bands and punk rock bands that we grew up listening to will always influence us. Right now we're impressed with a lot of pop and EDM songs that are being released. The sounds they're creating are really cool and different, which is always nice. The melodies are incredibly catchy, so whatever formula they're using is working. Those unique sounds and catchy melodies push us to write music that is more engaging. Current rock bands that influence us include Highly Suspect, Royal Blood, Catfish and the Bottlemen, and FIDLAR. The new PUP album is incredible so that definitely pumped us up.
Was there a particular band/artist or concert that inspired you to start a band?
It's difficult to remember if there was a specific band or concert from another band that inspired this band to form. I was asked to perform for a sorority event, so I asked the rest of the guys if they wanted to perform with me. So our first show I guess inspired us to start a band haha
What do you do to prepare for a show? Any flexing, exercises, etc …
Definitely a lot of practicing, exercising and stretching. When it comes to hours or minutes before a show the only real preparation is coffee or Monster. We're used to having to perform as soon as we show up to a show, so we've never established any rituals.
What has been the biggest highlight of you music career so far?
Man, that's a really tough question haha There were so many college shows that were absolutely insane, so it's difficult to choose from those. Opening up for a sold out Jesse McCartney show was pretty amazing in a surprising way. The crowd was 100% engaged and they were rocking out, dancing and singing along with us which was just mind blowing. Being able to perform at an Imagine Dragons concert is pretty high up there as well. I still can't believe they let us perform in that pavilion haha
If you could tour with any bands, past or present, who would they be and why?
When it comes to current bands, it would be any of the ones I listed above because they freaking rock and their fans are all about it. For the early 2010s we would choose Foo Fighters because they're one of our biggest inspirations. For the early 2000s we would choose the Pop Disaster Tour with Blink-182 and Green Day because they're incredibly funny so I'm sure there would be very few dull moments.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
Thanks for this opportunity and letting us answer some questions! We have a music video for our latest single, "Slow Down" coming out in the middle of May and then an EP shortly after. Check us out on Instagram @thefivefiftyfive and shoot us a message with whatever music you're listening to. Always interested to talk!


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Solo of us face unique challenges for consuming healthy, past a scarcity of cooking expertise. For instance, for breakfast , I usually go along with oats , eggs, dairy, and protein powder (to combine into the oatmeal) For most lunches and dinners, I base lots of my meals off rice with some form of protein and vegetable. It’s time to surrender that on the spot gratification you get from consuming a donut, a bag of chips, or six slices of pizza. As you’ll be able to see, you can start consuming wholesome with just some easy changes to your food plan. I fall off the wagon every now and then, but I all the time return to eating healthy and following my workout routine.
Whether or not they’re in college or dwelling out on their own, a care bundle can be an effective way to say I care” whereas also encouraging wholesome habits. So, should you’re trying to kick begin your weight reduction journey with wholesome consuming, begin by swapping out processed refined carbohydrates for more natural foods. A strategy I use is making my own dinner, after which making enough for lunch at work the following day so I know I have a wholesome alternative. I even have celiac illness and am lactose-intolerant so discovering meals that I can actually eat typically limits my decisions to issues that is probably not very wholesome. According to the Mayo Clinic , consuming whole grains lowers your threat of coronary heart disease.… Read More

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Let’s be honest.
If #blacklivesmatter is only about cops or primarily about cops we have missed the boat.
And, created a convenient foil which allows us to point a finger and to deflect responsibility.
If we are serious about what we say and that #blacklivesmatter we need to be talking not just about cops and the legal system, but also about why we refuse to adequately fund a struggling education system which fails so many students. And why we allow our mental health system to be decimated to the point where there are so many who are in such obvious need of care living on the street or sub-standard conditions. And why there is a lack of jobs with pay sufficient enough to sustain a household and why wages which, dollar for dollar, are less now than they were 20 years ago. We need to be talking about what is happening, sometimes just below the surface, in our communities, and in our churches and in our synagogues and in our mosques. We need to talk about our own behavior and our own prejudices and who we are as a nation.
This is in no way meant to minimize the tragedy of the deaths which have occurred or to downplay the heartbreak of their families who lost loved ones. Or to say that, if inappropriate actions were taken by law enforcement officers, those who took those actions should not be held responsible.
Are their bad cops?
I am sure there are.
Just as there are bad politicians and bad teachers and bad pastors and bad business leaders. But, I am sure that most of the men and women who wake up each morning and put on their uniforms and go to work, leave their homes wanting to do a good job and to make a difference in the communities they serve. Just as I am sure the very same thing is true for most teachers and most pastors and most business men and women.
Yes they do.
But, if we are serious about this, let’s be honest about what the real picture looks like.
There are systemic issues which play a role in what happened that need to be talked about and changed. And there are personal responsibility issues that play a role in what happened which also need to be addressed. Together they are a gordian knot that will only ever be unraveled if they are unraveled together and if we accept our responsibility and do it together.
During Advent, I have been taking a few moments each day to write a short reflection on a word related to the season. The word for today is Journey. I was in high school when Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was shot and I watched as a portion of the city in which I lived went up in flames. We have come a long way since then. And, we have a long way to go. Journey.

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King receives top award
King Mohammed VI of Morocco to be awarded Outstanding eAchievement Award by Arabian Business magazine during the Gulf Information Technology Exhibition.
King Mohammed VI of Morocco is to receive a special Outstanding eAchievement Award from Arabian Business magazine in recognition of the economic and political reforms he has instigated in Morocco. The prestigious award will be presented to the King of Morocco by His Highness General Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and UAE Minister of Defence.
The presentation will take place at the Arabian Business eAchievement Awards ceremony, which is being held in association with i-mate, an industry innovator of end-to-end wireless device solutions. The event is being organised by ITP Business and will be held at the Madinat Jumeirah on Monday 4 October 2004.
The Arabian Business eAchievement Awards are now in their fifth year. Past winners of the key industry awards include His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan, His Royal Highness Prince Alwaleed bin Talal and His Highness General Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The Arabian Business statuettes are now widely recognised as the premier awards for e-business achievement in the Middle East.
This year’s recipient, King Mohammed VI of Morocco, has won international acclaim for the wide-ranging economic and political changes he has implemented since becoming King five years ago.
During a visit to President Bush in Washington in July this year, US officials described the King as “a bright light of reform and moderation.”
Earlier this year, the US and Morocco signed a free trade agreement that would end many tariffs on US goods flowing into the nation.
The King has also been at the forefront of developing the country’s IT industry, through wireless and internet communications.
Morocco has reported large foreign exchange inflows from the sale of a mobile telephone license, and partial privatisations of the state-owned telecoms company and tobacco company. The economy as a whole is now growing at around 4% annually.
King Mohammed Ben Al-Hassan was born in Rabat, Morocco on August 21, 1963. Before becoming king he held the title of Crown Prince. He was enthroned on July 23 1999, hours after the death of his father King Hassan II.
The young King soon became known as a moderniser who brought about a constitutional monarchy. Mohammed VI created Morocco’s first office of prime minister.
“We are very honoured that King Mohammed VI of Morocco will be joining us at the Arabian Business eAchievement Awards, and greatly look forward to welcoming him to Dubai,” says Walid Akawi, managing director of Arabian Business publisher ITP Business.
The Arabian Business Annual Awards are held each year during the Gulf Information Technology Exhibition in October to recognise outstanding achievements in business and technology.


"Land is not hard to find. The state owns lands everywhere," Aubry stated in a press conference in Lille on Monday.
The Socialist Party leader denied reports that she had fallen out with the interior minister Manuel Valls over the dismantling of Roma camps in the city, arguing that it is the manner of the closures that she objects to, according to an AFP news agency report.
"We have demanded that this evacuation would be carried out with the relocation to another site outside of the urban area, but this has not been done," she said.
She furthermore rejected any parallels between current government policy with that of Francois Hollande's predecessor Nicolas Sarkozy, praising Prime Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault for taking a tough stance on Romania and Bulgaria.
Aubry is not opposed to the camp closures in themselves but has demanded that they are carried out with more "dignity" and that alternatives are provided.
"We are working with the prefect to find land outside the city," she said, referring to the state representative in the region.
With Francois Hollande's blessing, Interior Minister Manuel Valls has continued the previous government's policy of dismantling camps and repatriating hundreds of Roma to Romania and Bulgaria.
In preparation for deportation, there are plans to house the Roma in so-called integration villages, slammed as little more than "ghettos" by government critics.
The hardline stance is however popular with the public and makes political sense, according to analysts.
"Hollande and Valls don't want to give a centimetre of ground to the right on security issues," said Jerome Fourquet of polling institute Ifop to AFP. "They're trying to curtail the idea that the left is soft on crime."
But Valls' approach has not been received well by Green members of the government and some other ministers, who will meet with Jean-Marc Ayrault on Wednesday in a bid to reshape the policy.
Martine Aubry was among those who criticised Nicolas Sarkozy for being "anti-democratic" after his speech in Grenoble in July 2010 in which he outlined plans for the dismantling of the camps.
Her stance has been cited as a contributory factor to a number of Roma moving to Lille hoping for a softer approach from the authorities.


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It's so easy to be fooled by how supposedly healthful foods are marketed. Protein bars, sports drinks, trail mix... their levels of fat, simple sugars, and calories belie the packaging. Granola is one of the worst offenders. Our local Fairway has bins of the stuff in any flavor you could imagine. If it's anything like the boxed stuff, it's terrible for you. Solution: make your own!
Using all-natural, freshly-ground peanut butter gives you the oil needed for a crispy granola, not to mention a delightful flavor, but without a lot of added sugar. On that note, nothing drives home the massive amounts of sugar used in commercial granolas and cereals like making your own with a half-cup of sweetener and getting only a very lightly sweet product. I tried a really artificial sugar-free pancake syrup I've had hanging around. It was...fine. Much better was the pop of chopped dried apple and ginger.
Peanut butter quinoa granola
1/2 cup peanut butter (the freshly ground kind, not the artificial kind)
2 tablespoons flaxseeds
1 cup raw quinoa
1/2 cup amaranth or millet
2 cups rolled oats
1/4 to 1/2 cup honey, agave syrup, or maple syrup
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, or the contents of 1/2 large vanilla bean
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
3/4 to 1 cup chopped dried ginger, apple, dates... whatever you like
2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon, or other spices to taste (try black pepper, too!)
1 teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste
2 egg whites
optional: 1/2 cup coconut flakes (unsweetened, if you can find it)
optional: other nuts and seeds of your choice
optional: use hazelnut extract and add some bittersweet chocolate for a Nutella-esque flavor
Rinse the quinoa well to get rid of those nasty saponins. Heat an empty pot over medium heat with about 1/2 teaspoon olive or sesame oil. Add the quinoa and amaranth/millet. Stir frequently for about 10 minutes, or until the quinoa puffs up and smells toasty; you'll see the volume in the pot increase when this happens, but the grains won't turn transluscent or anything. Set aside to cool.
Preheat your oven to 250 degrees and line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper. In a big bowl, combine the coconut, sweetener, extracts, and peanut butter. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix very well. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites until frothy and mix into the granola until just combined. Spread the granola mix in a 1-inch layer on the prepared cookie sheet and pat down firmly to form one contiguous layer.
Bake for 30 minutes, then flip the granola (without breaking the sheet, if you can!) and bake for another hour or so, flipping about every 15 minutes. Allow to cool for 1 hour after baking, then break up and store in an airtight container to keep it crispy.


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Koh Phangan Dive Site - SOUTHWEST PINNACLE
Located in the northwest of Koh Phangan, Southwest Pinnacle is one of the most beautiful dive sites in the Gulf of Thailand. Once you arrive at the site, there is only a mooring buoy to see at the surface, but descending at the line you will soon discover how stunning this place is.
Widespread granite boulders with canyons in between and lots of crevices offer a lot of possibilities for all kind of marine life to hide – so take a good look and you will find moray eels and scorpion fish! Descending down to a depth of 25 m there are amazing sea fans and you might have the chance to see a gracious leopard shark resting on the ground.
On almost every dive there are giant barracudas and big groupers around. Also, the nosy bat fish might come close to you to have a look what kind of creature’s hides behind that strange diving gear. Ascending slowly around the pinnacles you will find millions of sea anemones with brave little clown fish inside – maybe you will find Nemo here!
We visit this dive site in combination with Sailrock and on our Three Pinnacle Trip.
Depth: 12 - 28 m
Visibility: 10 - 30 m
Experience Level: Advanced
Diving Season: January - May, August - October
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Nepal is a small landlocked country located in south Asia between China in the north and India in the east, south and west. Known for being the home to the highest mountain in the world, it’s also famous for having beautiful scenery, cultural heritage, and people.
Adventure lovers, trekkers, and culture enthusiasts are all catered for in the vast array of activities and sites in this Himalayan Kingdom. There are towering snowy peaks, intense jungles, white water rivers, ancient temples, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and a number of National Parks and nature reserves unique for their biodiversity and endangered species. There is something about Nepal that brings visitors back time and time again.
Nepal is a mosaic of cultures, with dozens of ethnic groups and languages throughout the small country. Hinduism and Buddhism flourish side by side, along with native beliefs, Islam and Christianity. Although Nepali is the official national language, there are more than 100 spoken languages belonging to the more than 70 different ethnic groups of Nepal.
Historically a Hindu Kingdom, on May 28th 2008 the constituent assembly voted in overwhelming favour to abolish the monarchy and create the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal. This historic development put an end to a decade of instability and violence in the country, and sealed the conclusion of 240 years of royal rule.
Today Nepal is slowly developing, encouraged by its neighbours and the rest of the world. The general feeling among Nepali people is positive, and many believe that Nepal is finally moving forward to become a strong independent nation in the modern world.
History of Nepal
The earliest rulers of the Kathmandu Valley are believed to have been the Gopalas and Mahishapalas, who kept their capital in Matatirtha, in the southwest. From the 7th or 8th century B.C. the Kirantis, led by the famous King Yalumber, ruled the valley.
Around 300 A.D. the Lichhavis arrived from northern India and overthrew the Kirantis. A remaining legacy of this time is the Changu Narayan Temple near Bhaktapur, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that was completed in the 5th century A.D.. In the early 7th century, the first Thakuri King Amshuvarma took over the throne from his father-in-law, a Lichhavi. King Amshuvarma married off his daughter Bhrikuti to the famous Tibetan King Songtsen Gampo, thus establishing a good relationship and close ties with Tibet. This era was one in which art and architecture flourished in the valley, but the real Golden Age of creativity arrived in 1200 A.D. with the Mallas.
Throughout a 550-year rule, the Mallas built hundreds of temples and splendid palaces with picturesque courtyards. It was also during their rule that society and cities in Nepal became well organised, religious festivals were introduced, and literature, music and art were encouraged.
Following the death of Yaksha Malla, the valley was divided into three kingdoms: Kathmandu (Kantipur), Bhaktapur (Bhadgaon) and Patan (Lalitpur). Around this time, the Nepal that we know today was divided into about 46 independent principalities. One among these was the kingdom of Gorkha with a Shah ruler.
During the 17th and 18th centuries, Gorkha continued a slow expansion, conquering various states and forging alliances with others. Finally, an ambitious Gorkha King named Prithvi Narayan Shah embarked on a mission that led to the defeat of all the kingdoms in the valley (including Kirtipur which was an independent state) by 1769.
Instead of annexing the newly acquired states to his kingdom of Gorkha, Prithvi Narayan decided to move his capital to Kathmandu, establishing the Shah dynasty which ruled unified Nepal from 1769 to 2008. Recognizing the threat of the British in India, European missionaries were dismissed from the country for more than a century, and Nepal entered a time of isolation.
During the mid-19th century, Jung Bahadur Rana became Nepals first Prime Minister to wield absolute power, relegating the Shah Kings to mere figureheads. Jung Bahadur Rana started a hereditary reign of the Rana Prime Ministers that lasted for 104 years. The Ranas were overthrown in a democracy movement of the early 1950s with support from the monarch of Nepal, King Tribhuvan. Soon after the overthrow of the Ranas, King Tribhuvan was reinstated as the Head of the State.
In early 1959, Tribhuvan’s son King Mahendra issued a new constitution, and the first democratic elections for a national parliament were held. The Nepali Congress Party was victorious and their leader, Bishweshwar Prasad Koirala formed a government and served as Prime Minister. But by 1960, King Mahendra had changed his mind and dissolved the parliament, dismissing the first democratic government.
For many years there was struggle, and political parties were banned, until they finally mustered enough courage to start a Peoples Movement in 1990. Paving the way for democracy, the then-King Birendra accepted constitutional reforms and established a multiparty parliament with King as the Head of State and an executive Prime Minister. In May 1991, Nepal held its first parliamentary elections. But in February 1996, the Maoist parties declared a Peoples War against the monarchy and elected government.
Then on June 1st 2001, a horrific tragedy wiped out the entire royal family including King Birendra and Queen Aishwarya along with many of their closest relatives. Only King Birendra’s brother, Gyanendra, and his family survived, so he was crowned king. King Gyanendra abided by the elected government for some time and then dismissed the elected Parliament to wield absolute power.
In April 2006, another joint Peoples Movement was launched by the democratic parties, focusing most energy in Kathmandu which led to a 19-day curfew. Eventually, King Gyanendra relinquished his power and reinstated the Parliament. On November 21, 2006, Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala and Maoist chairman Prachanda signed the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA), committing to democracy and peace for the progress of the country and people. A Constituent Assembly election was held on April 10, 2008. On May 28, 2008, the newly elected Constituent Assembly declared Nepal a Federal Democratic Republic, abolishing the 240 year-old monarchy. Nepal today has a President as Head of State and a Prime Minister heading the Government.

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The latest Human Rights Report was presented to foreign affairs ministers on 10 May by Catherine Ashton, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and chair of the Foreign Affairs Council. The report gives an overview of the wide range of EU activities to promote human rights worldwide, covering the period from July 2008 to December 2009.
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On March 4, 2013, a record 12 million Kenyans participated peacefully in the first elections since post-election violence broke out in 2007 and 2008. Despite some flaws in the electoral process, domestic and international election observers characterized the polls as mostly credible. The elections marked the first polls since the passage of a new constitution in August 2010, which introduced sweeping changes to the political system, including the creation of a devolved system of government that transfers authority from the national level to 47 newly-created counties and affirmative action for underrepresented groups. The Kenyan government and its citizens still face several political and logistical obstacles to implementing the constitution and transitioning to a more decentralized government.Though the constitution provides for a two-thirds gender balance at the national and subnational levels of government, the results did not come close to achieving this gender ratio at any level of government.
NDI has supported Kenyan efforts to strengthen democratic institutions and advance democratic reforms since 1993. NDI worked with political parties, women candidates, election observation groups, and youth during the 2013 elections. NDI continues to conduct research on citizen issues, build the capacity of political parties to address constituent concerns and work with devolved county branches, and strengthen women and youth leaders ability to run for office ahead of the 2017 elections.
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As in the past we are looking for volunteers, to help do border patrol at the Jaycees Ice Fishing contest. Please bring your ATV or Snowmobile for patrolling. We will be working this event with the Central Lakes ATV Club. Anyone who wants to help is welcome (friends, family).
The event is scheduled for January 29, 2022, on Gull Lake’s Hole-in-the-Day Bay.
We will be meeting at the Shafer’s Food parking lot (23962 Smiley Rd, Nisswa, MN 56468) at 6:30 am. We will all go together to the lake.
Happy New Year to you and your family, 2021 has been a good year for our club and thanks to everyone for being a member! We had many fun rides and made some great memories and we gained some new members along the way. The Miller Black Bear and the Mississippi Northwoods trails have become popular riding areas. Our trails are well maintained and cared for by our club. We have seen some very nice comments posted on Facebook, from people that came to ride our trail systems.
Andy, Russ and myself met with Tom Stack from Crow Wing County in April and looked at expanding the Miller Black Bear trail area. Russ has sent a trail application for the new trails to the county, it will be reviewed by the County Commissioners in January, for approval for the 12.5 miles of trails we plan to add to the area. It will be a two year expansion project starting in 2023. Our ATV Safety Training class was also very successful, we certified 21 more youth with many of you volunteering. The Because of Brandon Juvenile Diabetes Charity Ride was big success, we raised $2,600 for the cause. Our club can take pride in these accomplishments.
We are not going to have a club meeting in January. ATV Minnesota is having there Legislative Summit on January 8th, at Treasure Island near Red Wing, Andrew and I will be attending. We will have our first club meeting on February 12th and will make plans for the New Year. Andrew and I will give an update on what we can expect from next year’s legislative session. Thanks to everyone for volunteering, helping out and being there when we needed you, let’s make 2022 another great year! Ken Irish Club President
We are not going to have a Club meeting in January. ATV Minnesota is having their Legislative Summit on January 8th at Treasure Island near Red Wing. Andrew and I will be attending. We will have our first Club meeting February 12th at 10 a.m. and make plans for the New Year. Andy and I will give an update on what we can expect for next year’s legislation session.
Hi Everyone, We are having a Club Board meeting this Friday at 6:30 pm, at the Ironton Legion 232 4th Street. Crow Wing County is updating there compressive trail plan and they are looking for suggestions and input from trail users. Russ Heittola our Trail Grant Manger has asked us to get together and discuss this. We need to think about our long term plans and where we would like to make trail connections. The meeting is open to everyone. The restaurant is also open, if anyone wants to order food. Ken Irish Club President
Hi Everyone, I’m sending everyone a reminder that we are hosting a Business After Hours event with the Cuyuna Lakes Chamber on Thursday, October 21st, from 5 to 7 pm at the Ironton Legion (232 4th Street). We are sharing this event with the Over The Hills Gang ATV Club.
This is a great opportunity to meet the area business owners and let them know what we are doing. It is open to everyone. We are providing some tasty appetizers and there will be some very nice raffle prizes. Come a little hungry, there will be plenty to eat.
Hi Everyone, Our next club meeting and ride is Saturday, October 9th, 9 am at the Ironton Legion, 232 4th Street. It is our last club meeting and ride for the season. We are riding from Spider Lake to Hackensack, it’s a very nice trail ride, we will stop for lunch at a restaurant up there. Its been a great year, lots of fun rides, laughs, and good times. We are hosting an after hours business meeting with Over The Hills Gang ATV Club on October 21st from 5 – 7 pm at the Ironton Legion. This is coinciding with the Cuyuna Lakes Chamber, they are inviting businesses in Crosby and Ironton to join us. This will be a good opportunity to meet them, please keep the day open. Courtney Condon from the Cuyuna Lakes Chamber will be at our meeting to update us on the event. Sunday October 10th at 9 am, Andrew has planned a trail clean up at Miller Black Bear. Please keep track of your mileage on your vehicle and ATV, they are reimbursable grant in aid expenses. This is from Andrew; Remember our club meeting and trail ride is Saturday, October 9th, in conjunction with that we are planning our fall trail clean up day. Let’s meet at the Section 6 – Miller Black Bear parking lot Sunday, October 10th at 9 am. For the trail clean up, bring chain saws, loppers and gloves. Please wear bright clothes or a safety vest, the trails are still open (we are hoping the safety clothing order will be in on time). Bring your own snacks and beverages.
Agenda; Pledge of Allegiance Cuyuna Lakes Chamber – Courtney Condon Approve September Club Minutes Treasures report – Denise Trail signs, kiosk, safety vests/shirts – Andrew Safe trail route – Ken Grant in Aid payments – Russ Anything else Adjourn 10 am Ken Irish Club President
Remember our club meeting and trail ride is Saturday, October 9th, in conjunction with that we are planning our fall trail clean up day. Let’s meet at the Section 6 – Miller Black Bear parking lot Sunday, October 10th at 9 a.m. For the trail clean up, bring chain saws, loppers and gloves.
Please wear bright clothes or a safety vest, the trails are still open (we are hoping the safety clothing order will be in on time). Bring your own snacks and beverages.
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS – IRONTON AMERICAN LEGION (CO-HOSTED BY OVER THE HILLS GANG AND CUYUNA IRON RANGE RIDERS ATV CLUBS
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2021 (5:00 PM – 7:00 PM)
Please join Ironton American Legion, Over the Hills Gang and Cuyuna Iron Range Riders ATV clubs while they team up to host Cuyuna Lakes Chamber of Commerce’s BAH! Bringing you a night out, with raffle prizes and much more – there is something for everyone! Join us at Ironton American Legion on Thursday, Oct. 21 from 5-7pm. Chamber members and the general public are invited to learn more about our hosts and gain exposure to their own business by attending this event. Chamber members will have the opportunity to pass the microphone and introduce themselves to the group, so bring business cards and get ready to network and build relationships while enjoying hors d’oeurves, refreshments and more! Attendees are encouraged to bring door prizes for raffles drawings. As a courtesy to the host, advanced registration is recommended. To make your reservation, register online at http://www.cuyunalakes.com or call the Chamber office at 218-546-8131 or email email@example.com. See you there!
Hi Everyone, Our next club meeting and ride is this coming Saturday. It is also our annual club picnic. Our club will be providing the burgers, brats and buns. Please bring a dish to share. Please meet us at the Cole Lake Cabin at 10 a.m., if you can come a little early that would be helpful to help set up tables and chairs, we will have our meeting there. Bring a lawn chair. This is link and map to find the Cole Lake Cabin the directions are easy. Take County Road 30 from Ironton, you will go past the Cuyuna State recreation area the lake will be on your left. Follow the road past the Trommald city sign and continue until you see Miller Black trail sign, turn left onto the dirt road, follow it about a mile back to the Cole Lake cabin. There is plenty of space to park and camp there. The weather looks good for Saturday 73 degrees and partly sunny. Please invite your family and friends.
Agenda; Pledge of Allegiance Approve August Club Minutes Treasures Report – Denise County Meeting – Ken & Russ Explore Minnesota Ride – Andrew Aitkin County passes ordinance to allow ATV’s and Side by Sides to ride on the far right side of their county roads. – Ken Over The Hills Gang – Emily to Blind Lake Trail grand opening, September 15 th – Ken ATV Minnesota Fall Ride & Rally, Sept. 17-19th – Ken After Hours business meeting, Thursday Oct. 21st , 5 p.m. at the Ironton Legion – Ken Adjourn Ken Irish Club President

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A Stafford Loan is a student loan offered to eligible students enrolled in accredited colleges or universities to help finance their education. There are two types of Stafford Loans: subsidized and unsubsidized. Subsidized Stafford Loans are awarded on the basis of financial need, while unsubsidized Stafford Loans are not based on financial need. Both types of loans have fixed interest rates and offer repayment terms of up to 10 years.
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Voicing our concern when bullies encourage violence or remain intent on expansionism is appropriate, but let’s make sure we limit our involvement to sanctimonious pronouncements. If segments of the Ukrainian population was to secede, that’s a problem the Ukraine must deal with, not us.
What is happening in the Ukraine, Syria, Iraq, Libya, and other parts of the world is for the citizens of those countries to resolve. We simply cannot, and should not, try to solve the problems of other people, regardless of whether they are caused by political, economic, or religious matters. There are still too many things that remain to be done right here in the USA, to get involved in more crusades…or worse.


Video: 'Brown Berets' Take Over Block Party, Have Kids Smash ICE Officer Piñata
Controversy erupted in Chicago after children were caught on video smashing a piñata shaped like an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer.
The event occurred at a community block party that was apparently hijacked by a Mexican-American activist group known as Los Brown Berets, according to WBBM-TV.
East Side Community Day was initially organized by a chamber of commerce made up of 25 local businesses. Marvin Covington, of the East Side Chamber of Commerce, tacitly approved of the piñata despite denying preemptive knowledge of it.
The leader of the Chicago chapter of Los Brown Berets, Anthony Martinez, asserted that they had always intended to turn the party political, and expressed pride at its execution.
“Some parents were holding their kids to hit the piñata,” Martinez said.
The stunt garnered both praise and disdain on social media, with many people expressing concern that the parents would be promoting violence against officers in the minds of impressionable children.
Martinez, however, defended his organization’s motives.
“It was not meant in a negative way at all towards law enforcement,” he said, apparently forgetting that ICE officers are, in fact, law enforcement. “We’re just making a statement.”
It should go without saying that law enforcement officers are humans, too, and deserve better than this. Unfortunately, the obvious is no longer obvious.
Kids were also given a chance to throw balls at an image of President Donald Trump, competing to knock out his teeth.
For a political coalition that likes to preach tolerance and unity, the left seems awfully intent on dividing communities.
Unity and diversity are about more than skin color and ethnic heritage. Ideological diversity is much more important, and events like this are the antithesis of that.
Of course, to the left, “unity” is simply a code word for agreeing with them. For some reason, the only “unifying” messages are ones that promulgate leftism.
This was supposed to be a community event, a time for people to set aside their differences and connect as friends and neighbors. Los Brown Berets made sure to put a stop to that.
By taking over, they exploited children to squeeze their politics into a place where there was none.
Let’s not forget the violent imagery is also appalling. Will the left condemn it, the same way they condemn everything that comes out of Trump’s mouth as inciting violence?
Don’t hold your breath.
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