Known for its fresh Seafood from Outer Banks and other local areas, Fish Hook's Cafe, a local and family owned restaurant offers a variety of Seafood Cuisine, as well as other entrees to please everyone. Senior and Children's menus available! Don't forget to check out our Daily Buffet with delicious and homemade southern comfort food, including a fresh Salad Bar. With a full service bar on site and a private room, we can also accommodate parties, family reunions, business meetings and more. When you visit Belhaven, we invite you to dine with us. Family atmosphere with great food and service for everyone.


Imagine waking up in the morning to find that the world sounds utterly different—and music is suddenly unrecognisable. All the songs you loved and all the songs you've yet to discover are suddenly out of reach. Could you find a way to get music back again… and could music find you?


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Dr. Tad Savage
Assistant Director, Accelerating Character Education and Development
tsavage@niet.org
Dr. Tad Savage is assistant director of Accelerating Character Education and Development at NIET. He joined NIET after 33 years of experience in education including ten years as a teacher, 19 years as a principal, and five years as an assistant superintendent.
Tad is student-centered leader who prioritizes relationships and character development. His positivity, kindness, and enthusiasm establish a school culture where all students and staff experience success. Character.org named Tad's school as a Missouri School of Character and a National School of Character in 2008 and 2016. His school also won 11 Promising Practice Awards from Character.org during his tenure as principal. Tad was named St. Louis Association of Secondary Schools Principal (SASSP) of the Year in 2009 and the National Association of Secondary Schools Missouri Middle School Principal of the Year in 2010. In 2013 Tad was awarded the Consummate Professional Award by SASSP.
Tad earned his Bachelor of Science in education from Drake University and his Master of Education in educational administration from the University of Missouri – St. Louis. Tad earned his Specialist in Educational Leadership degree and doctorate in educational leadership from St. Louis University. Tad served as an adjunct professor for Lindenwood University's online program for ten years. He currently serves as a mentor in the Character Education in Emerging Leaders (CEEL) Academy created by the Center for Character and Citizenship.
I am passionate about working with NIET because of its commitment to expanding high-quality training that supports teachers, principals, and district-level administrators in successfully implementing character education into every facet of their school. My own experience as a teacher, principal, and assistant superintendent have shown me that for schools to be truly inclusive and successful, they must develop a culture of trust, autonomy, and most importantly, a sense of belonging for all.
Who is your favorite teacher in school and why?
I was fortunate to have many wonderful teachers in my life so it's difficult to narrow it down to a single person. Each of them served as a role model for me in a variety of ways and helped to form my personal and professional mosaic. This is why I am so passionate about character education and helping teachers and school leaders understand how powerful a role they have in the lives of our children.
My life used to revolve around soccer, but now that my three sons are all grown up, I have more time to enjoy a wide range of activities. I love spending time with my wife attending concerts, sporting events, snow skiing, golf, and traveling. We also spend summer weekends boating at the lake where we enjoy all types of water sports. Finally, I love to run and have completed 30 marathons all over the country.

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Fish Oil supplements have earned their place in the daily routines of millions of Americans, even my own (even though I do not actually eat fish). This is because it has so many great health benefits! Everything from blood pressure and cardiovascular health to skin and mood disorders can be positively influenced by a daily dose. But not all fish oils are the same. Some contain more DHA than EPA or vice versa. It is important for those with specific needs to understand which of these may benefit them more significantly.
DHA omega-3 is naturally found throughout the body and is most abundant in the brain, eyes and heart, ensuring that all of these, as well as other parts of the nervous system function properly. So if your goal is treating mental acuity, focus, memory, the eyes, or cardiovascular health, choose a fish oil with a higher DHA.
EPA omega-3 is not naturally produced within the body and must be obtained through food and supplements. EPA is best known for its anti-inflammatory properties, and can be used to supplement treatment for rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, skin disorders such as eczema, acne, depression (due to its ability to fight neuro-inflammation in the brain), and has even shown beneficial in some cancer treatment programs. If inflammation of some type is your main concern, look for more EPA in your fish oil supplement.
At Vitazen we carry top quality fish oil supplements and we also carry a Brett to show you which one is right for you, should you need assistance. Come see us!
VitaZen is Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia's supplement store.
skin care & cosmetics, sports nutrition, diet and EVEN natural pet food & supplements.
on Booker T Washington Hwy at Westlake.
Fiber, Soluble? Insoluble? Clarification PLEASE!


HUMAN FOODS WHICH ARE THE BEST FOR DOGS.
with any food which might be containing all these.
If one happens to give their dogs any food with added salt in it, they end up putting their lives in danger. For one to be on the safest side, all they need to do is to feed them with the dog food. If it happens that it's a must for one to feed their dog with the human foods, then it's advisable that they be given lean meats, cucumber or carrot sticks, green beans, cooked white rice and even cooked pasta. Giving a dog food that contains small bones is always not good especially if it is fish or chicken, since the dog can break off splinters that might be sharp. This may harm the dog since it can cause puncture to the stomach and also intestines. The dogs should also not be fed with sugary foods or even foods that have sugar in them. This is because it can end up causing obesity to the dogs, dental problems and also possibly affect diabetes.


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Gov"t is Aggressive in Supporting Banks
The government intends to support banks actively. The government is willing to spend public money also to support newly merged banks including those with good operating records as well as between banks with poor operations.
An official at the Ministry of Finance and Economy said on September 14, 'If the Korea Long Term Credit Bank and Kookmin Bank ask the government to take responsibility for their outstanding debts, the government will take on all their unsecured debts. This means that it intends to also support the merger between banks with good performance records.'
The government had allocated 25 trillion won in budget for the funds to buy outstanding debts from banks. Now it is estimated that about 10 trillion won will be a surplus even after the government buys all outstanding debts from banks.
The government plans to spend this money on the very day when the banks to merge will hold their stockholders' general meetings.
Meanwhile, the government announced on September 14 that it will use 4.53 trillion won in public money for the merger of the Commercial Bank of Korea and Hanil Bank. If the government completes its equity participation in the two banks, its equity ratio will reach 94.7%.


I decided to do it. Yes do it.
It is… Dedicating a Blog to Ginger. I have such a hard time finding my favorite spice / drink and food when I want. What's the best Ginger Beer? What are the cool recipes with Ginger? What are the best Ginger candies? What are the most interesting medicinal cures? What are the most interesting places to travel and have ginger?
Ginger (Ginger Root) is a spice found in the South East Asia and African nations. Per Wikipedia, 1.6 million tons were produced in 2008. 1.6 million tones of the beautiful flowering plant and spice were harvested, transported to market, sold, and consumed. I plan on consuming as much of that as possible. It's delicious and spicy.
Stay Tuned for more posts, experiences and updates.


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Mobility Matters 2019 Summit: Disciplines Meet at the Nexus of Transportation and Disability
Authored by Stefanie Knowlton, Communications Specialist for the Digital City Testbed Center at Portland State University
With her smart phone in one hand and a leash for her guide dog in the other, Portland State University student Katie Durden tested the latest in indoor navigation to explore the PSU library this week.
"Main Elevator. Six Yards," said a female voice from her phone.
Durden was one of about 200 people who attended PSU's Mobility Matters 2019 conference to learn about emerging technology and design to help everyone access safe and reliable transportation. Disability specialists, urban planners, engineers, transportation professionals, students and community members converged to share ideas.
"Today is the day to share your challenges and your frustrations and help each other be more creative in how you approach designing and planning for transportation," said Jennifer Dill, professor and director of PSU's Transportation Research and Education Center (TREC), which coordinated the event with the College of Education and support from Digital City Testbed Center.
Portland State University student Katie Durden tested a wayfinding app to navigate the university library with her guide dog Betsy (not pictured). The first two floors of the library were digitally mapped as part of the Mobility Matters conference this week.
Speakers from PSU and around the country shared technologies including interactive 3D printed tactile maps, applying smart paint to sidewalks and streets that signal smart canes for blind and visually impaired pedestrians and apps that do everything from alert traffic signals to a pedestrian's unique mobility needs to providing verbal indoor maps. One app, pathVu, measures the accessibility of sidewalks including the slope, roughness and distance to the curb. The app maps the results for users and city officials to help prioritize improvements.
Durden came specifically to try the indoor Nearby Explorer Online, an app that offers verbal wayfinding complete with points of interest and a compass.
American Printing House for the Blind, the app's developer, was on campus for the conference and even digitally mapped the first two floors of the PSU library using open source material and small beacons to transmit data. The company has a popular app for sidewalk navigation, but the PSU library is now one of about 60 indoor spaces that APH has mapped so far.
The verdict? It was tough to figure out how to position the phone to trigger consistent directions, said Durden, who is blind, but it's definitely better than not having directions at all. "If there was indoor support in more places," she said, "I would use it."
Marsha Cutting, chair of Kitsap County Accessible Communities Advisory Committee, was eager to learn about accessible technology to bring back to Washington. She has a few ideas that she plans to pitch to her community. "This is an amazing conference," she said.
Mobility Matters has even sparked innovations on campus. Jon Fink, director of PSU's Digital City Testbed Center, attended last year's conference and said it inspired his proposal for the research center, which offers campus-based testbeds for new technology. This year Fink shared his vision for the new center and asked developers to consider PSU as a testbed for their technology. The conference also examined the impact that race has on access to safe transportation. Kimberly Kahn, associate professor of social psychology at PSU, shared her research about how race influences the way drivers react to pedestrians.
In randomized field experiments, researchers found that black pedestrians in crosswalks were passed by twice as many cars and waited 32 percent longer than white pedestrians. The study also found that drivers stopped closer to black pedestrians than they did to white pedestrians.
This could have significant impacts on pedestrians of color who are also blind or in a wheelchair.
"We haven't paid enough attention to the ways in which race intersects with ability to shape the experiences of persons of color who may have fundamental challenges in other areas," said Marvin Lynn, dean of the university's College of Education, who spoke at the conference. "I hope the conference leads policymakers, and those responsible for providing services for the disabled to consider the ways in which their policies and practices might, in fact, be privileging members of the disabled community who are white and, in fact, excluding and further marginalizing members of the disabled community who are also persons of color."
A panel of experts with lived experiences shared their challenges and successes. The panel included Jan Campbell, with Multnomah County's Aging and Disability Resource Connection; George Stern with DeafBlind Citizens in Action and Chris Pangilinan, public transportation policy manager at Uber, a disability rights advocate and a PSU graduate.
Pangilinan stressed the importance of building alliances and showing how these issues impact many, not just those with disabilities. He helped bring attention to chronic elevator outages in New York subways by teaming up with parents who use strollers, people with temporary injuries and others who were also impacted. "It's not just a persons with disabilities issue," he said about safe access to transportation. "This is an issue that affects a lot of people. It's the curb ramp effect. When you build a curb ramp, you're not just helping people with disabilities. You're helping a lot of people."
PHOTOS FROM MOBILITY MATTERS 2019
See more photos from the day in our online album here.
TRANSPORTATION TECH AT MOBILITY MATTERS IMPROVES ACCESS
smart paint: Ohio State University partnered with industry, government and education experts to develop a paint that can trigger sensors. When a cane equipped with these sensors detects smart paint, it vibrates. If you outline the crosswalk in smart paint, for example, the feedback can help guide people with vision impairment safely across the street and beyond.
pathVu: The app measures the accessibility of sidewalks including the slope, roughness and distance to the curb. The app maps the results for users and city officials to help prioritize improvements.
PedPal: Accessible Transportation Technologies Research Initiative is developing an app that will allow pedestrians to interact directly with the intersection and actively influence traffic signals based on their unique mobility needs.
Interactive 3D printed tactile maps: Portland State University and Portland Community College collaborated to test interactive, 3D-printed tactile maps on campus with visually impaired users. Testers gained relevant information about key buildings on campus and several of the testers reported that the system would be an effective way to pre-plan for travel to a specific destination.
Nearby Explorer Online (indoors): American Printing House for the Blind takes its app Nearby Explorer, a city sidewalk navigation tool, and moves it indoors. The app uses open source material and small beacons to transmit data to smart phones for verbal navigation cues. The first two floors of the PSU library are now among 60 indoor spaces that APH has mapped so far.
This event was hosted in partnership with the College of Education and the Transportation Research and Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University.
COE is the largest and most comprehensive school of education in Oregon, offering more than 50 programs in education and counseling. The hybrid online Orientation and Mobility program is the regional program for the Pacific and Northwest Consortium for Vision Education, comprised of six states: Oregon, Washington, Hawaii, Idaho, Alaska and Montana. The O&M program is closely affiliated with the College's nationally accredited Visually Impaired Learner (VIL) program.
TREC is home to the National Institute for Transportation and Communities (NITC), the Initiative for Bicycle and Pedestrian Innovation (IBPI), and other transportation programs. TREC produces research and tools for transportation decision makers, develops K-12 curriculum to expand the diversity and capacity of the workforce, and engages students and young professionals through education.


Much has been made of guns in the wake of the shooting at Newtown Elementary School, and more recently the killing of two first responders at a house fire deliberately set by a convicted murderer in Rochester, N.Y., and pro-gun advocates have had enough. They are coming out swinging with ideas of their own, and some are gaining the attention of lawmakers, at least on the local level.
On Dec. 21, the National Rifle Association, the nation's largest gun rights group, made its position known, calling for armed guards to be placed at every school in the country, saying, "When it comes to the most beloved, innocent and vulnerable members of the American family – our children- we as a society leave them utterly defenseless." This immediately was decried as "loony" by gun control advocates, but they seem to have forgotten that this is not a new idea, and it's one that the NRA was originally opposed to. The idea of having armed officers in schools was originally floated by President Bill Clinton in 2000, after the shooting at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colo.
Local authorities and school districts in many locations took it upon themselves to station law enforcement officers at schools that did not previously have them. What effect this will have on already strained operating budgets of both school systems and police departments remains to be seen and will likely be the subject of much debate in the coming weeks and months.
Another idea that is gaining ground in many states is arming teachers. More than half a dozen states are considering legislation that would allow, or even require a specific number, of teachers to carry guns in schools. Gun control advocates don't like the idea.
The fact is that every active shooter scenario ends one of two ways; either the shooter runs out of ammunition or has some other malfunction that causes the gun to stop firing, or they are confronted by someone else with a gun, in which case they take their own life or are apprehended by police.
There have been other ideas making their way around social media sites, but they aren't likely to garner any sort of popular support. One community on Facebook, which claims to have both gun rights and gun control supporters, has suggested making it a crime for a gun owner's lawful weapon to be stolen and used in the commission of a crime, meaning that the lawful gun owner would be charged as an accessory. But the best safes in the world can be cracked, locks can be cut from cases, and cars and homes are broken into. At no time in history has the victim of a crime been charged with a crime for being a victim and there is simply no fool-proof way to secure a gun.
Another idea touted by this community is a log of ammunition purchases. Some members suggest there be a database of mass ammunition purchases so that the government can inventory. The problem with this idea is two-fold: The first is that ammunition sales are already supposed to require ID, but compliance by retailers is spotty at best. The second is that it doesn't take into consideration that there are several legitimate reasons for a gun owner to make a mass ammunition purchase, including shooting competitions and classes, which can require 1,000 rounds or more at a time. This would also imply those who were trying to stockpile ammunition for nefarious purposes would simply have to take more time to do so.
One thing is clear – that both pro-gun and gun control advocates believe a multifaceted approach is needed to help stop further violence. In addition to examining gun laws, many agree we as a country need to take a look at other factors in these shootings, such as mental health and the effects of violent media, as well as making existing systems, such as the existing database for those who are mentally ill, more effective.
Currently there is a database in place that is linked to the background check system for purchasing firearms, but it isn't efficacious enough. The database depends upon each state supplying records to populate the information, and many states are running into obstacles in doing so, from budget and staffing problems to privacy laws protecting healthcare records. There simply isn't a comprehensive enough database for it to be an effective tool in preventative gun control.
Pro-gun advocates make many good points, but none more salient than this: When a person is killed by a drunk driver, we as a society don't blame the car. When they are killed with a knife, we don't blame the knife. Yet when a person is killed with a gun, often the gun is blamed and everything else is overlooked. Perhaps the real solution to prevent further violence lies in looking at deeper societal problems.


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Charlie & Joe's at Love Street grand opening in Jupiter
4 experiences, 1 destination
T.A. Walker
Thursday partners Joe Namath and Charlie Modica arrived on a boat named the Bystander, built in 1930, to cut the ribbon for the grand opening.
By: T.A. Walker
Posted at 8:12 AM, Feb 18, 2021
Charlie & Joe's at Love Street has been quietly open for a few weeks now and locals who knew went. The destination is being billed as "The Heart of Jupiter" and has unobstructed views of the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse.
Partners Joe Namath and Charlie Modica arrived on a boat named the Bystander, built in 1930, to cut the ribbon for Thursday's grand opening.
Inside the venue are four destinations which include a rooftop tapas bar, two restaurants and a seafood market featuring catches from just offshore.
Fishermen have unloaded their hauls at this location for more than 150 years and the duo said it was important to make sure they still had a dock to sell their fresh catches.
"The Native Americans [were] fishing here in the same area, so this is a very historic area and the commercial activity of the fishermen to me is very important," said Modica.
Boaters will be able to grab beer, sandwiches, salads, poke bowls and other supplies, all of which can be delivered to boats, picked up curbside or taken to-go.
Former New York Jets quarterback Joe Namath said he absolutely loves Jupiter for his Love Street project and wouldn't want it to be anywhere else.
"I love the blue skies as opposed to gray up north at this time of the year, especially. I started hating gray with the Oakland Raiders," laughed Namath.
WATCH: CHARLIE AND JOE CUT THE RIBBON
Charlie & Joe's at Love Street grand opening in Jupiter
The namesakes said Thursday they only asked for one design change at the project concerning a giant Wahoo on top of the Lucky Shuck Oyster Bar & Taphouse. The pair wanted it facing the people eating at the restaurant instead of facing the Jupiter Inlet.
The Four Destinations
The Tacklebox Seafood & Supply Co.
Features fresh catches from local fishermen from the Jupiter coastline. In addition, boaters will be able to grab beer, sandwiches, salads, poke bowls, and other supplies. All of which can be delivered to boats, curbside, or picked up to-go.
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A high-end contemporary American grille that is chic but welcoming. The restaurant focuses on wood-fired Mediterranean cuisine and craft cocktails.
Topside at the Beacon
A rooftop bar with a tiki vibe elevated by tapas and the direct views of the Jupiter Lighthouse.
Lucky Shuck Oyster Bar & Taphouse
A laidback atmosphere with a raw bar, and over 20 local craft beers on tap. Their house beer is the Love Street Blonde Ale (ABV: 4.5% IBU: 21) from Barrel of Monks Brewing in Boca Raton.


With the release of the Xbox One X a few days ago, Ubisoft has announced a new update that is currently available on the Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC. Dubbed as 'Title Update 9', this new update that is available to Wildlands players brings some major improvements to Xbox One X and fixes a number of bugs with users on other platforms. Ubisoft promises faster loading times and a better textures for Xbox One X owners. While players owning the game on other platforms barely find any improvents as far as the patch note reveal.
With the update making its way onto all major gaming platforms, Ubisoft has finally revealed a summary of what's about to change with the new update.
Increased texture cache size to improve loading times by keeping recently used assets in memory.
Increased distance at which object and terrain details will start to appear.
Anisotropic filtering for better definition of terrain textures.
Increased resolution of the terrain textures.
Improved temporal antialiasing for less ghosting.
Increased tessellation factor of the ground.
New data set in high resolution for ground decals, i.e. more finesse in puddles, ruts and footprints.
Fixed an issue where players wouldn't receive XP after a finished match.
The Title Update 9 is available right now on all major gaming platforms. Ghost Recon Wildlands is available on the Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC and was released on the 7th of March, 2017.


Celeste and Eric had a beautiful and traditional wedding at the Holy Trinity Armenian Church in Downtown Fresno. The day started at the Radisson Hotel where wedding day preparations began. For Celeste's portrait time, we visited the grounds historic Meux Home Museum which provided a lovely backdrop for Celeste and her bridesmaids and family. Eric and his Groomsmen opted for a more urban background for their photos. Eric was smiling the whole day, especially when he saw Celeste walking down the aisle. After their ceremony, they had a fun reception at the newly rennovated hall at Holy Trinity. It looked so beautiful with the decor and lighting. Congratulations Celeste and Eric!


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March 4, 2021 Moons
"Upgraded" Nintendo Switch to Come Out this Year
New details about a rumored "upgraded" version of the Nintendo Switch have been revealed.
The original story was first reported by Bloomberg, which went on to state that the new version would come out in 2021. At the time, the publication was light on the details, but not anymore.
The new version of the Switch will reportedly have an OLED screen made by Samsung. It will be 7 inches across, compared to the current models, which are 6.2 and 5.5 inches. It will also feature 720p resolution.
The most notable feature is that this upgraded Switch can output visuals at 4K resolution when connected to the TV.
This new version will reportedly come out "for the holidays", so around November or December, probably.
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The 2 ton low tripod stands are the perfect choice for the mechanic who is working on a vehicle that is lifted by a two post lift or a four post lift. The adjustable 2 ton low tripod stand is used to offer additional support to either the front or the rear of the vehicle while performing service work on the two post or the four post above ground lift.
This is the perfect size to use with my 45" MaxJax 2 post lift. It's not terribly hard to assemble and does what I need it to. So far it has been used for exhaust work/alignment on my fox body mustang, but I will be purchasing a second one to utilize them on some more heavy tasks very soon.
Works perfectly with my MaxJax MX-6. Most stands don't fit, but this fits fine and is easily adjustable. Gives peace of mind when working under the car, especially when doing major work (trans, subframes, etc.).


Join them; it only takes a minute: Sign up lua module is not loading libraries up vote 4 down vote favorite 1 Background Information: I'm just new to lua and I'm The main.lua you show is requiring a module then using it as a function: luasql.postgres(). here's the package.path variable from interactive mode: > print(package.path) ./?.lua;/usr/local/share/lua/5.1/?.lua;/usr/local/share/lua/5.1/?/init.lua;/usr/local/lib/lua/5.1/?.lua;/usr/local/lib/lua/5.1/?/init.lua;/usr/share/lua/5.1/?.lua;/usr/share/lua/5.1/?/init.lua > And here's the path from my original test script where it fails. /usr/share/myapp/main.lua;./?.lua;/usr/local/share/lua/5.1/?.lua;/usr/local/share/lua/5.1/?/init.lua;/usr/local/lib/lua/5.1/?.lua;/usr/local/lib/lua/5.1/?/init.lua;/usr/share/lua/5.1/?.lua;/usr/share/lua/5.1/?/init.lua module lua share|improve this question edited Dec I'm going to use a DIFF tool to compare for now.
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If I misunderstood your comment please let me know! When is it okay to exceed the absolute maximum rating on a part? I'm still not sure exactly what was wrong, but I changed my logic in the test script from: package.path = '/usr/share/myapp/main.lua;' -- resetting package path manually package.path=package.path ..'./?.lua;/usr/local/share/lua/5.1/?.lua;/usr/local/share/lua/5.1/?/init.lua;/usr/local/lib/lua/5.1/?.lua;/usr/local/lib/lua/5.1/?/init.lua;/usr/share/lua/5.1/?.lua;/usr/share/lua/5.1/?/init.lua ' to package.path If you replace main.lua with the following, require 'luasql.postgres' luasql.postgres() and run your test script, or run main.lua directly, you should get an error.
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Please help support this free site and future BRL projects! For instance, if the loaded module returns a function, you could use fn = require 'luasql.postgres' fn() to execute the function returned. In other words, specifying the path for main.lua like that acts as a "catch-all" default. of course, I had to modify it by adding an additional entry - a path leading to main.lua.


Reds prospect Ian Kahaloa was supended 50 games Tuesday following a second positive test for "drug of abuse."
In March, Kahaloa posted videos on his Snapchat account of what appears to be him using or being around drugs. One video shows up snorting what looks like cocaine with a rolled up dollar bill. The caption over the video reads, "party time, let's go."
"We're obviously really concerned," Reds player development director Jeff Graupe told the Cincinnati Enquirer. "We're working to get Ian the help and assistance that we believe he needs to get his long-term future to a more stable place. We're kind of putting the baseball on the backburner."
There were four videos total, and each were made public on a Twitter account where the user filmed the snaps on their phone. Graupe said the team was aware of the videos right away, and even knew about his drug use before he took to social media.
Another video posted to Twitter has the caption "wake and bake" which refers to waking up and smoking weed first thing. The video also shows a bong and what appears to be weed on the table. Kahaloa makes an appearance in the video.
Kahaloa, a pitcher, was a fifth-round draft pick by the franchise in 2015. He was held out of spring training this year due to concerns over his drug use, according to Graupe. He's currently in a drug treatment program.
ESPN's Keith Law had him ranked as the team's No. 16 prospect this offseason.


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Q: Multistage animation using blocks I know you can perform a two-stage animataion using blocks like so:
[UIView animateWithDuration:25.0 delay:0.0 options:UIViewAnimationCurveLinear animations:
     ^{
         aView.alpha = 2.5;
     }
         completion:^(BOOL finished)
     {
         aView.hidden = YES;
     }
 ];

..but how would I create a multistage (more than 2) animation using blocks?

A: or you can make a recursive, multi-stage animation method:
-(void) multiStageAnimate{
[UIView animateWithDuration:0.5
                      delay:0.0
                    options:UIViewAnimationOptionBeginFromCurrentState
                 animations:^{
                     //animation code
                 }
                 completion:^(BOOL finished){
                     if(/* If terminating condition not met*/)
                         [self multiStageAnimate];
                 }];
}

A: Use nested animations:
[UIView animateWithDuration:0.5
                      delay:0.0
                    options:UIViewAnimationOptionBeginFromCurrentState
                 animations:^{
                     //first animation
                 }
                 completion:^(BOOL finished){[UIView animateWithDuration:0.5
                                                                   delay:0.0
                                                                 options:UIViewAnimationOptionBeginFromCurrentState
                                                              animations:^{
                                                                  //second animation
                                                              }
                                                              completion:^(BOOL finished){//and so on..
                                                              }];}];

A: I realize this is an older question, but I thought I'd add my input.
I created a class for handling multistage animation, available here!
It only supports a single duration and option set currently, but I'll probably add more features.
Here's how you use it:
// Create New Animation
MSAnimation * newAnimation = [MSAnimation newAnimationWithDuration:0.35 andOptions:UIViewAnimationOptionCurveEaseInOut];

// Add Sequence
[newAnimation addNewAnimationStage:^{
    greenView.center = CGPointMake(greenView.center.x, greenView.center.y + 100);
}];
[newAnimation addNewAnimationStage:^{
    greenView.center = CGPointMake(greenView.center.x + 100, greenView.center.y);
}];
[newAnimation addNewAnimationStage:^{
    greenView.center = CGPointMake(greenView.center.x, greenView.center.y + 100);
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Dr. Helen R. Tibbo teaches in the areas of archives and records management, digital preservation and access, appraisal, trustworthy repositories, and data curation. She is the Alumni Distinguished Professor at the UNC School of Information and Library Science (SILS) and directs the master's program in Digital Curation and Management. She also developed the Archives and Records Management (ARM) concentration at SILS.
Dr. Tibbo is a Fellow of the Society of American Archivists (SAA) and was SAA President from 2010–2011. She has been Principal Investigator on several Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS)-funded projects that have helped define digital curation best practices, particularly for government and scientific research data.
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Dpto. Pediatría e Inmunología, Obstetricia y Ginecología, Nutrición y Bromatología, Psiquiatría e Historia de la Ciencia
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The test of Random Rhythm Generation and neuropsychological performance in schizophrenic patients
Jimeno Bulnes, Natalia
Jimeno, A.
Hornero Sánchez, Roberto
Alonso Alonso, Alonso
Espino, P.
Neurology Psychiatry and Brain Research, 1999; 7(3):137-142
The objective of this study was the assessment of neuropsychological performance in a sample of schizophrenic patients using a new computer-administered instrument, the Test of Random Rhythm Generation (ARG). The test was applied to a group of 20 DSM-IV schizophrenic patients (SG) and 20 sex- and age-matched controls (CG). The Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) and Frankfurt Complaint Questionnaire (Frankfurter Beschwerdefragebogen, FBF) were used to study patients' psychopathology. The neuroleptic treatment received by each patient during the last month was converted into daily equivalents of chlorpromazine. In the ARG, the subject is asked to press the space key of the computer at a rhythm as irregular as possible. The test aims at assessing the individual's ability to create random rhythms by means of sequences of blows, which is hypothetically associated with a high neuropsychological performance. The data were analyzed by means of three different mathematical techniques. Results showed that schizophrenic patients generated more regular and rhythmic sequences than controls (correlation dimension in SG = 2.78 +/- 0.81, in CG = 3.69 +/- 0.64, p < 0.01). This suggests that neuropsychological performance measured by the ARG was worse in patients compared to controls. ARG is proposed as a new technique to evaluate neuropsychological performance with the following advantages: (1) its short-time application tit usually takes no more than 10 minutes), (2) personnel only require a short training to learn how to apply it, and (3) different analyses of the data are quickly carried out by the computer program.
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Tuesday, November 8th 2016… It was a day when women were to shatter that glass ceiling with full force. A day to celebrate love rather than hate. Sadly, the universe had a different plan.
It's been a hard blow for the United States, the world and especially women. I've thought long and hard about what this means for us all. Sadness and worry lead my thoughts. How could this happen? Countless Youtube videos, photos, live broadcasts and tweets later, a message resonates loud and clear; fight. Fight with words, with knowledge and with awareness.
There are always heros in times of despair and this time is no exception. I look up to many incredible American women on a daily basis, and to see them raise their voice for what matters has been remarkable. Since Tuesday, these women have expressed their opinions in such eloquent, raw and sensitive ways. They inspire me to not give up, to rise up and to be the change. Amy Schumer, Olivia Wilde, Chelsea Handler and of course Hilary Clinton – you inspire me.
If such an election result can happen in the United States, it sure as heck can happen in Canada. This reality, this truth…this is what propels me. As much as I feel deflated, I feel even more passionate about being a leader in my own way.
I've recently become involved in a political electoral campaign and took the position of Volunteer Coordinator. I am juggling around more things in my life than a clown, but continue to find motivation somewhere inside of me to keep going. As this US election came to a close it solidified my interest in political involvement. If I want to see more women in politics, why don't I start volunteering and being part of that change? Small commitments ( or big ) go a long way.
I write this blog post because I want to remember this moment, for better or for worse. It's a way to keep me accountable. Talking about these things is a way for us women to come together and build each other up. To feed off each other's energy, passions and ambitions.
Hillary, you may not have shattered that glass ceiling, but you made the biggest crack any woman ever has. Thank you.
"This is what I would like you to tell your daughters today: engagement on every front is the only answer. It means that young women must participate. I do not care where. I do not care what view you take. I do not care what your political stripes are. I do not care whether I agree with you or not. What I care about is that you are seen. In every boardroom. In every school. In every C-suite. In every political party. Engineer. Artist. Judge. Politician. Doctor. Until you cannot be overlooked. Until seeing you in the highest office anywhere is as normal as breathing.
Let's fight for what we want and bring the next generation with us.


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Craft beer fatigue is setting in
By Nikkie Sutton
22-Mar-2018 - Last updated on 22-Mar-2018 at 10:19 GMT
Health conscious: consumers from the Asia-Pacific region are more likely to focus on health claims of alcoholic beverages than other global drinkers
Too much craft beer choice is boring consumers, a global data and analytics company has claimed.
More than half (57%) of beer and cider consumers in the Asia-Pacific region found new experiences more exciting than new products, suggesting that future success may depend more on finding ways to deliver new "consumption memories" rather than flooding the market with new products.
Digital media company GlobalData's Snapshot of Beer and Cider Innovation Trends report stated that overloading the consumer with choice has devalued the 'craft' concept and as a result, drinkers are shifting towards more immersive, individual and personalised experiences instead of seeking out "overpriced novelties".
This was reflected in the survey findings, which found 46% of consumers in Asia-Pacific, the area that includes countries such as China, the Philippines and Australia, said marketing buzzwords such as 'craft' and 'artisanal production' were just an excuse for manufacturers to charge extra for alcoholic beverages.
GlobalData innovation insights director Tom Vierhile said: "Craft beer may have become too mainstream for its own good and overuse of the word 'craft' could lead to a consumer backlash.
"Consumers do remain open to new consumption experiences and are also making healthier choices. We could easily see the industry pivot towards this innovation pillar in the months and years to come."
Health focus
The company found that Asia-Pacific consumers are much more likely than global consumers to focus on health claims when making alcoholic beverage choices.
Some 51% of Asia-Pacific said they found health claims to be influential when choosing which alcoholic drinks to enjoy v just 38% of consumers globally, according GlobalData.
Vierhile said: "Consumers, especially younger consumers, are increasingly drawn to more healthy food and drink options and this will influence beer and cider innovation over time.
"Consumers still want to treat themselves and there are plenty of opportunities for products that target special occasions or are intended to be served with specific meals.
"To boost sales in a struggling global market, beer and cider makers may have to explore a wider range of innovation opportunities ranging from non-alcoholic products to beer or cider products that offer better portion control and a more unique experience."
While this trend is happening internationally, closer to home, one licensee told The Morning Advertiser how the high cost of craft beer is "pricing out" drinkers on lower incomes.
Limited disposable income
Iain Chambers, who runs Brighton pub the Bevy said: "We are a community-owned pub on a low-income housing estate.
"We lot of our customers have limited disposable income. We always try to be accessible – price wise – keeping it as low as possible across the board without discounting.
"But we are also a Brighton Living Wage employer so we pay all our bar staff £8.75 an hour, which can be as much as £3 more than they will earn in a pub in town.
"If the £5 pint becomes the standard for craft beer, then that will be it for craft beer as far as our community is concerned because they don't have the money for it."
Chambers acknowledged the higher cost of ingredients that go into producing craft beer, but also made the point that breweries needed to do more if they want to appeal to a broader audience.
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As more and more people worldwide use virtual assistants such as Siri and Alexa, both within homes and on the go, it's becoming increasingly important for brands to consider how these AIs respond with their 'voices'. What should they sound like, and what kind of tone should they take with users?
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And the United Nations professes to be a body of nations determined to stop genocide and yet in South Africa alone genocide is slowly being implemented. The United Nations is a defunct power grabbing tool of the 1% with no regard for humanity.
This is intolerable! We need to cancel the world debt and take power from the 1% and then prroot free speech a a human right so this oppression is shown all on let the world! I'm sick on watching the Middle East on TV everyday and seng sending our 19 year old out to fight for the evil banking oligarchy.


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The Benefit Concert for Hurricane Relief is a partnership between the Southside Cultural Center of Rhode Island and Richard Snyder. These Co-Producers are presenting world-class music for a good and urgent cause: 60 percent of the concert proceeds will be donated to the humanitarian aid organization Direct Relief and to the Hurricane Relief Fund of the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA), with the remaining 40 percent of proceeds supporting the SCC.


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Police Officer Dies Unexpectedly; Cause of Death Unknown
June 1, 2005 — A St. Thomas police officer died unexpectedly Wednesday after collapsing near the police motor pool in Sub Base. 41-year-old James R. Marrishow, a member of the VIPD Special Operations Bureau, was rushed to Roy L. Schneider Regional Medical Center, but efforts to save his life were unsuccessful.
Officials at the Police Department and the V.I. National Guard confirmed that Marrishow was one of 42 guardsmen on board an ill-fated training flight on May 14. A KC-135 military transport carrying the guardsmen from St. Thomas and St. John was returning to the territory from Florida when the plane encountered clear-air turbulence and dropped about 400 feet in three seconds. Eight guardsmen were hospitalized. Seven were later released. National Guard officials say one guardsmen, still in the hospital, recently underwent surgery to treat incident-related injuries.
Marrishow was among the group of 36 guardsmen who underwent medical evaluation upon returning to St. Thomas and was released. Amos Carty, spokesman for Schneider Regional Medical Center said Wednesday the cause of Marrishow's death was unknown and would probably be determined in an autopsy.
Police Commissioner Elton Lewis said the officer had returned to duty with Special Operations following the May 14 incident. He offered a brief comment upon receiving word of Marrishow's death.
"Since it just happened, we are still trying to gather information. My heartfelt sympathies to his family. The police department is prepared to do anything we can do to comfort them and get them through this time," the commissioner said.
Sgt. Karen Williams, spokeswoman for the National Guard, confirmed the dead officer was one of the guardsmen on board the KC-135 but declined further comment.
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Adele Reveals The Most Devastating Moment In Her Career!!
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Enough of series and other trending news. This news about Adele is getting all the attention, and people are going gaga for the same.
Let's put some spotlight on who Adele is
Who is Adele married to?
In fact, did you know Adele's buffet hit was the song "Easy on Me"?
This trending news about Adele revealing why she canceled her last-minute Las Vegas Residency is just so unexpected!!
Adele is an English Singer and songwriter. After graduating in Arts from the BRIT school in 2006, Adele signed a record deal with XL recordings. Her debut album, 19, was released in 2008 and spawned the UK's top five singles, "Chasing Pavements" and "Make You Feel My Love".
This amazing soul is known for her soulful singing and oh-so-traditionally crafted songs. By the way, which song is your favorite?
Adele and her husband, Simon Konecki, have been together since 2011. Their relationship was remarkably under the radar, given Adele's growing stardom, partly because she really only emerged from her life as a wife, and mother to their son, Angelo, to release record-shattering albums.
This song has spent nine weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming one of her biggest hits. We think the song still hasn't broken the chart yet. Angelo Adkins is her child. The most loved Adele has around fifteen Grammy Awards and has received various nominations.
She's also the recipient of twelve Brit Awards, an Academy Awards, a Golden Globe award, eighteen Billboard Music Awards, five American music awards, and in fact, the Ivor Novello Awards for Songwriter of the year, too! Isn't Adele a rock star? For us, a big yes!
She recently talked about this in an interview. Her tearful, upset video was just so disheartening. She revealed the show simply wasn't ready. There wasn't any soul, and in fact, the stage setup just wasn't right. She said it was so disconnected from her that her band and they lacked intimacy with no connection.
Her statement was just very sad that it was the worst time in her career, and it was so devastating that she had never felt to date in any of the shows. We could feel how embarrassed Adele was for her end-moment decision.
She was as worried as the fans would think; she was not giving her best! She's so proud of the decision of her weekends with the Adele show not going ahead. The show was rescheduled because it just wasn't ready.
We actually feel not everyone has the guts to be so brave. In fact, for celebrities, this is the toughest decision. But we loved how she stood up for herself! Adele, we love you, brave girl! Follow us guys, or else you will miss out on so much!
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So, the mob goes after someone to lynch, even if that person is innocent. After all, as the immortal Bob Dylan sang long ago, "A lot of people have knives and forks, and they don't have nothing on their plates, and they have to cut something."
This comes to mind because of the recent actions in the U.S. Senate that attempt to "crack down" on energy companies because the price of oil is so much higher than it used to be and because one large oil concern, Exxon (XOM), is reporting very large profits (after many years of modest earnings).
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Mark F. says:
From the Detroit News today (3/21) in respect to rising gas prices:
"Cuts in production at several Midwestern refineries have played a role. BP reportedly slashed output by 10 percent to 15 percent to boost profit margins at its Whiting, Ind., refinery, and the region's largest. Valero Energy Corp. cut output by more than 10 percent at its facility in Lima, Ohio. Fuel from both refineries is distributed in Michigan."
So why are the companies not at least partially to blame?
Ed Reid says:
Lima refinery on list for Valero maintenance
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Valero Energy Corp., the largest U.S. oil refiner, said it plans maintenance at 12 of its 18 refineries this year, temporarily slowing fuel production.
"Valero operates 16 refineries in the United States with capacity to process about 2.34 million barrels of oil a day, or almost 14 percent of the nation's total.
The plans include the company's Lima, Ohio, facility, where a 26-day project is to begin in the third or fourth quarter.
The work originally was scheduled for March."
It is reasonable to assume that if the refinery experienced problems because of a lack of required maintenance, Valero would also be responsible.
In addition, I did not realize that private companies were required (expected) to sacrifice profit margins to hold prices down.
John Powers says:
Blame for what? Making profits? That is cause for commendation, not blame.
However, cutting production levels at the prices currently being paid for gas might make one think that an oil company would make less, not more money. You sure the Detroit News is qualified to make managerial decisions for BP and Valero?
Sigivald says:
Perhaps their Whiting refinery was running over sustainable long-term capacity (by which I mean the plants are more efficient at something under 100% of actual capacity, so you can do maintenance and put less stress on the system), and it's cheaper to operate at a lower level, thus making the overall operation more profitable with less production?
(Markets, especially combined with very complex industrial infrastructure, are not always such that more production makes more money; and BP's job is to make money, not to produce the maximum possible amount of fuel, even if it makes them less money.)
Beats me, but then I know just as much as the guy at the Detroit News who has only "reportedly" to back that up. Who reported it? Obviously not BP, or he wouldn't have needed to say "reportedly".
R. Smith says:
I'm with Ed– private companies shouldn't have to sacrifice their profits just to keep prices down.
Let's also keep in mind that punishing U.S. oil companies for making money ends up giving foreign companies an advantage and limiting our energy supplies. Regulation like that is only going to make Americans more susceptible to price spikes.
oldhats says:
The truth is that American oil companies already operate in an incredibly tough environment. Their global competition is predominately made up of (foreign) government owned companies. I don't think making a profit in that kind of a landscape is cause for derision, it should be cause for celebration!
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