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Q: Building an app for Gf's birthday - having trouble updating state in Redux So I'm building out a Gardening app for my girlfriends birthday to help her keep track of her garden, and my deadline (lol) is fast approaching! Basic implementation for version 1 is almost complete, but I'm with getting the data I want to appear without refreshing the page. This is my first time using Redux / trying to implement user authentication, so I'm probably just being dumb, BUT:
Essentially, the way the app is currently built, I get a bunch of data about the plants in the garden from state:
const plants = useSelector(state => state.plant.plants);

Then inside of my useEffect hooks, after the user has been authenticated, I filter through the list of plants to create a new list, with only the plants that were added by that specific user:
useEffect(() => {
dispatch(getPlants()); }, [dispatch]);
useEffect(() => { if (user && isAuthenticated) { const usersGarden = plants.filter(plant => plant.addedBy._id === user._id) setGarden(usersGarden) } }, [user, isAuthenticated, plants])

This new, user specific list of plants is supposed to be stored in state (garden and setGarden), and it is... the problem is that it won't appear until I've refreshed the page once.
This is what happens, in order:
While logged out:- My "state" console.log immediately shows data- The "plants" console.log (which is the useSelector hook that gets plants from state) eventually gets the plants, though it's logged as empty twice (I'm also not sure why these get logged so many times)- Garden is empty
Console/UI image: https://ibb.co/nrSPf0N

*After logging in:- State and plants console logs have data- Garden console.log still doesn't have the filtered list of the user's plants :((((((((

Console/UI image: https://ibb.co/VYP6BZF

*

*After logging in and refreshing the page once:-garden suddenly has the data that I want, and everything magically appears (If only I didn't have to refresh)

Console/UI image: https://ibb.co/6gH5z12
What am I doing wrong? =/
Full code:
import React, { useState, useEffect } from 'react';
import { Container, Card, CardBody, CardTitle, Button, Row, Col } from 'reactstrap';
import { useSelector, useDispatch } from 'react-redux';
import { getPlants, deletePlant } from '../actions/plantActions';
import PlantModal from './PlantModal';
import PlantDetailModal from './PlantDetailModal';

export const Garden = () => {
  const plants = useSelector(state => state.plant.plants);
  const dispatch = useDispatch();
  const auth = useSelector(state => state.auth);
  const { user, isAuthenticated } = auth;
  const [garden, setGarden] = useState([])

  console.log('state', useSelector(state => state))
  console.log('plants', plants)

  useEffect(() => {
    dispatch(getPlants());
  }, [dispatch]);

  useEffect(() => {
    if (user && isAuthenticated) {
      const usersGarden = plants.filter(plant => plant.addedBy._id === user._id)
      setGarden(usersGarden)
    }
  }, [user, isAuthenticated, plants])

  console.log('garden', garden)

  if (user && isAuthenticated) {
    return (

        <Row>
          <Col xs="auto" className="mt-1">

{user ? user.name : null}'s Garden

          </Col>
          <Col className="py-2 text-right">
            <PlantModal />
          </Col>
        </Row>
        <Container fluid style={{ border: "3px solid #ffffb5", backgroundColor: "#99b898", borderRadius: "4px" }}>
          <Row>
            {garden.map(({ _id, name, description, growingZone, grownFromSeed, heirloom, idealTemp, imageURL, plantingDate, scientificName, seedDepth, soilType, spacing, sproutsIn, sunlight, timeToHarvest, watering }) => (
              <Col key={_id} className="my-3 d-flex justify-content-center">
                <Card className="text-center" body style={{ width: "275px", maxWidth: "275px" }}>
                  <Row className="text-right" style={{ marginTop: "-12px" }}>
                    <Col>
                      {isAuthenticated ? (
                        <Button
                          close
                          onClick={() => {
                            dispatch(deletePlant(_id));
                          }}
                        >
                        </Button>
                      ) : null}
                    </Col>
                  </Row>
                  <Row>
                    <Col>
                      <CardTitle>

{name}

{scientificName}

                      </CardTitle>
                    </Col>
                  </Row>
                  <CardBody className="p-0">
                    { ||

}
                    <PlantDetailModal
                        name={name}
                        description={description}
                        growingZone={growingZone}
                        grownFromSeed={grownFromSeed}
                        heirloom={heirloom}
                        idealTemp={idealTemp}
                        imageURL={imageURL}
                        plantingDate={plantingDate}
                        scientificName={scientificName}
                        seedDepth={seedDepth}
                        soilType={soilType}
                        spacing={spacing}
                        sproutsIn={sproutsIn}
                        sunlight={sunlight}
                        timeToHarvest={timeToHarvest}
                        watering={watering} />
                  </CardBody>
                </Card>
              </Col>
            ))}
          </Row>
        </Container>

    )
  }

  return
~ Please Sign In ~

}

export default Garden;

My first time posting for help here, hopefully I provided enough info without being too long winded, and I really appreciate any help you might have for me! I'm stumped.
Thanks for your time. :)
Edit: Reducers:
import {
  GET_PLANTS,
  ADD_PLANT,
  DELETE_PLANT,
  PLANTS_LOADING
} from '../actions/types';

const initialState = {
  plants: [],
  loading: false
};

export default function (state = initialState, action) {
  switch (action.type) {
    case GET_PLANTS:
      return {
        ...state,
        plants: action.payload,
        loading: false
      };
    case DELETE_PLANT:
      return {
        ...state,
        plants: state.plants.filter(plant => plant._id !== action.payload)
      };
    case ADD_PLANT:
      return {
        ...state,
        plants: [action.payload, ...state.plants]
      };
    case PLANTS_LOADING:
      return {
        ...state,
        loading: true
      };
    default:
      return state;
  }
}


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Marc Jacobs has released his Lovemarc Lip Gel and Revlon has launched their Ultra HD line of lipsticks that are all gel lip formulas (you've probably seen Revlon spokesperson Emma Stone's face plastered all over your local drugstore). Maybelline also has line of sheer lip colors, Color Whisper by Color Sensational. Now, these guys are sheer, so color trueness (wow, that's actually a word? Fun fact) really isn't as critical as it would be if you were looking to flash a bold, red lip or dark plum pout. Hey, to each their own, though.
It should be noted that "gel" is not synonymous or otherwise associated with any of the other terms describing the lipstick's finish. Matte, semi-matte, glossy, shiny, moisturizing etc. None of these will be able to give you a hint as the whether the lipstick is gel- or oil-based.
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Q: Writing masked GeoTIFF in rasterio and visualizing in QGIS? I have an interpolated raster, which is a masked array, that shows where the data is valid. I want to save it as masked TIFF with rasterio.
To test, here's the JSON file, and the code:
import rasterio, rasterio.io, rasterio.transform
import numpy as np
import json

with open('data.json') as f:
    d, m = json.load(f)

zi = np.ma.masked_array(d, m)
res = 100000
minx = 2282862
miny = 5309393
dtype = 'uint8'
tr = rasterio.transform.from_origin(minx - res / 2, miny - res / 2, res, -res)

raster_params = {
    'driver': 'GTiff',
    'width': zi.shape[1],
    'height': zi.shape[0],
    'count': 1,
    'dtype': dtype,
    'compress': 'LZMA',
    'crs': {'init': 'epsg:3857'},
    'transform': tr
}

with rasterio.Env(GDAL_TIFF_INTERNAL_MASK=True):
    with rasterio.open('raster.tif', 'w', **raster_params) as dataset:
        dataset.write(np.array([zi.astype(dtype)]))
        dataset.write_mask(zi.mask)

As a result, there's one band and it has zeroes instead of nan and no mask.

I tried using two layers and writing this way:
...
    'count': 2,
...
        dataset.write(np.array([zi.astype(dtype), zi.mask.astype(dtype)]))

It creates a band that I can choose in QGIS. But it just hides the layer completely. When Band 2 has '1' for data and '0' for no-data, it looks like this:

If I do the other way around ('1' for no-data, '0' for data), the result is the same.
Am I writing it correctly to GeoTIFF?
How to visualize it properly in QGIS?

A: A couple of things:

*

*dtype = 'uint8' can't store NaN, use float32 or convert NaN to 0

*The mask is reversed, so your masked array is masking all the valid data. Either:

*

*reverse the mask and just write the masked array, or

*don't reverse the mask and use a non-masked array and write the mask separately

Example: float32 and reversing the mask:
import rasterio, rasterio.io, rasterio.transform
import numpy as np
import json

with open('data.json') as f:
    d, m = json.load(f)

m = [~np.array(m)]  # reverse the mask

zi = np.ma.masked_array(d, m)
res = 100000
minx = 2282862
miny = 5309393
dtype = 'float32'
tr = rasterio.transform.from_origin(minx - res / 2, miny - res / 2, res, -res)

raster_params = {
    'driver': 'GTiff',
    'width': zi.shape[1],
    'height': zi.shape[0],
    'count': 1,
    'dtype': dtype,
    'compress': 'LZMA',
    'crs': {'init': 'epsg:3857'},
    'transform': tr
}

with rasterio.Env(GDAL_TIFF_INTERNAL_MASK=True):
    with rasterio.open('raster.tif', 'w', **raster_params) as dataset:
        dataset.write(zi.astype(dtype), 1)  # just write correctly masked array

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In this article, we will talk about the best Tumblr alternatives, replacements, and competitors to help you choose the right content-sharing platform that content creators are using in 2022.
Tumblr is one such platform that offers a unique combination of socializing as well as blogging. Developed by Verizon, the platform has a wide reach across many countries and is known for its microblogging, popularly known as the short-form blogging approach. Known among influencers and popular bloggers, Tumblr is used to share content in the form of posts, photos, and videos, while allowing other users to create and socialize through their interesting topics.
Nevertheless, Tumblr is free to use, beginner-friendly, and has lots of theme options and app integration functions. It is also popular for its mobile app that is widely similar to its desktop site. However, with the recent controversies, the platform has faced a lot of negative criticisms. Other cons include limited customization, issues with data analytics, lack of ad support, and content ownership belonging to Tumblr. The downstream has therefore led to Tumblr alternatives.
What All to Look For in an Alternative to Tumblr?
App integration feature
Mobile app feature
Freely available or reasonably priced
Membership and subscription feature, etc.
Look at all the factors; you will have to decide which Tumblr competitive is the best for your demands.
Top 15 Tumblr Alternatives of 2022:
1. WordPress
WordPress is one of the open-source, free Tumbler alternatives that is common among bloggers and influencers who write. It offers a content management system in PHP and includes a plugin architecture and a ton of themes. It also allows you to create your domain name with your unique design.
Pros of WordPress
Secure web hosting feature
Has a built-in SEO
Offers a live chat and Email Help feature
The platform allows you to upload photos and videos.
Lets you reate your website or blog for free.
You can install it on iOS, Android, and Windows too.
Cons of WordPress
Fairly complicated if your content includes multiple scripts, etc.
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2. Reddit
Another Tumblr alternative for sharing content, Reddit is fairly known as the first screen of the Internet. It is an American website that offers a platform containing news, discussions, web content and rating, and posts by members in the form of texts, videos, links, and images. Members dive into their respective interest forums, share their content, and socialize through their shared passion and hobbies. The most popular link with the most number of subscribers is /r/AskReddit, followed by /r/gaming.
Pros of Reddit
One of its best features is that you can create a subreddit on posts which interests you. People can join in and follow the subreddits.
The front page of Reddit always shows the hottest, trending topics. You can post, repost, comment, upvote, or even share them on your profile.
It is one of the best platforms if you wish to promote your business or brand or work towards increasing marketing, readers and influencers, reviewers, sales, and many more.
You can even opt for paid promotions in order to control the traffic.
Cons of Reddit
There are allegations that global moderators censor some of the user-submitted posts.
Medium is one of the ideal Tumblr alternatives, especially as a blogging platform. It is known for its high-quality standard write-ups, content with millions of readers from across the globe, page views, traffic, and connectivity with people. Started in 2014, Medium has been on a wild journey reaching every reader through its detailed, descriptive, and yet simple content and information.
Pros of Medium
Offers scheduling options, and you can view both public and private content.
allows you to import posts from other social media.
Offers customized domains.
Medium is a well-preferred platform for writers, content creators, authors, and readers.
Known for its huge exposure opportunities offered to publishers.
Has inbuilt stats and other data analytics to check on viewers and user engagements on a particular post.
Cons of Medium
You do not get Google Analytics support.
You cannot find any customization support on Medium.
4. Ghost
Ghost is an open-source Tumblr alternative known among writers and content creators. It offers the ideal platform for professional publishing, offering the best open-source tools for independent journalists and writers. It has done business with its free core application around individual bloggers, large groups of editors, and writers. As a publisher, you can build your business, focus on marketing, promote your brand while creating and designing your unique content.
Pros of Ghost
Offers a wide range of customizable features.
Has a fast, powerful, and simple dashboard.
There are no restrictions on sharing content and blogs.
Offers an inbuilt SEO platform that manages traffic and spaces for content management.
Provides a 14-days trial period.
Comes in two different packages:
Self-hosted package costs $5- $10 per month.
Web-hosted package costs $19 per month.
Cons of Ghost
It lacks plugin and setup options.
Not cost-effective.
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5. Pinterest
Pinterest is another American social media platform like Tumblr that lets users share images of whatever interests them, create a collection, a collage, and an assorted profile based on such pictorial content. Viewers and followers follow such content for imagination, ideas, information, and a lot more knowledge. Pinterest is an alternative to Tumblr in terms of its similar visual-driven website platform that lets you post links, images, videos, texts, etc.
Pros of Pinterest
You can pin your content and let others repin the same on their profile.
It also offers you a platform to form a group of similar pins, known as boards.
The platform is used by business owners and also helps in promoting and marketing products online.
It offers SEO listings and helps to build an online profile as a typical Tumblr alternative.
Cons of Pinterest
It is not an ideal business platform per se. However, you can promote your ideas and product and use the platform to expand your business.
You may face copyright issues at times when you post vague pictures and content.
6. Blogger
Blogger by Google is an alternative to Tumblr and WordPress. It is popular among bloggers and authors who mainly look for an easy, simple, and SEO-based platform for their written content and publishing. It has a web-based post editor, the same as WordPress, and lets you post up to a hundred posts.
Pros of Blogger
It offers templates, layouts, and background images to create your unique blog and dashboard.
Blogger also gives a stat analysis to have a look at your monthly views and traffic sources, for instance.
There is a complete integration of Google Blogger with that of Google Analytics and Google AdSense.
Cons of Blogger
You don't get advanced features to improve the visual of your articles.
Limited options for SEO optimization.
Lacks customer support.
Just like Google+, Blogger can be discontinued anytime.
7. Soup
As an alternative to Tumblr, Soup is a microblogging and social media platform. Much like Tumblr, Soup's interface too is interactive and offers publishing tools. It also allows you to import content from social platforms such as Reddit and Facebook. You can share your posts from Soup to Facebook automatically with a click on the auto-post option.
Pros of Soup
Supports a huge community where users interact and collaborate, the same as in Tumblr.
Has a freemium and a premium version. The former is ad-supportive.
An ideal Tumblr-like platform for blogging, posting, and reposting content.
Also, since it has a similar interface as Tumblr, it is easy for you to shift from the latter to Soup.
Well-known for its incredible customizable features and CSS editing ability.
Cons of Soup
No customized plugins are available.
The free tier doesn't have ad-free support.
Not cost-effective when it comes to accessing all the tools.
Not a professional platform as compared to WordPress and Blogger.
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8. PostHaven
PostHaven is a Tumblr substitute for images, videos, documents, and music posts. It is similar to Tumblr in terms of sharing your content and also protecting it for a lifetime. As a publisher, you are more focused on writing your content, editing, and publishing it safely and without much fuss. PostHaven offers a frictionless platform, easy support for writing, posting, and sharing it with the world. Comments and sharing options are available and easy to use. You only have to focus on your write-up material. Its theme is simple and, therefore, non cluttered with ads and spam.
Pros of PostHaven
It will last forever- this is what they promise to deliver with their utmost protective and secure platform.
Your blogs will be password protected.
You can export your work from PostHaven and save it on your local drive.
Asks for an upfront price of $5 per month when you are ready to create your blog account.
The website is minimal and powerful and is best suited for young and fresh users, especially those who are willing to support a developing Tumble-like social platform.
You can share your posts automatically on other social platforms.
Cons of PostHaven
There is no free version or free trial period.
The upfront price is mandatory and, thus, could be bothersome.
Mastodon is a user-friendly, customer-adored Tumblr alternative that offers an open-source and decentralized website. Similar to the blogging platforms, you can also see Mastodon as Twitter-like. It lets you post, look at your views, follow people of interest, get followed, etc. Posting and reposting is also an option.
Pros of Mastdon
It has a content-rich and immersive website for social media content.
You can have your audience, grow them through paid promotion activities, and work towards building your brand.
Its open-source network lets you interact and collaborate with other users and communities easily.
There are no restrictions on content type.
Has several hotkeys that allow you to easily post and view others' posts.
Cons of Mastdon
It could seem to be a bit cumbersome and confusing.
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10. DeviantArt
Similar to Tumblr, DeviantArt is an online platform that features photography, digital art, and videography. Here, when you post content, it is referred to as deviations.
Pros of DaviantArt
As an artist, you can sell your content through DeviantArt in the form of points by purchasing commissions via the commission widget. You can also sell them in the Shop section and get real money in turn.
The NSFW content is a form of exceptional art created by artists like you on this platform.
It has content feeds as a true Tumblr alternative.
Cons of DaviantArt
Hard to rank your content on the top.
Website admins make shocking changes that you may not like.
You may see weird stuff because there's no virtual censorship on the website.
As another alternative to Tumblr, Twitter, too, is a microblogging and social media website. Like Tumblr, Twitter offers a vertical news feed. Your home feed will show posts(Tweets) made by other users. You can tweet, retweet with or without content, comment, follow, like, and be followed too. The only different thing about Twitter is its restricted character limit when you tweet.
Pros of Twitter
Your home feed will include content tweeted by the account users you follow.
You can search for a topic using common or trending hashtags.
It does not place any content restrictions per se. However, the tweets are as per the laws and regulations of the respective nation.
Tumblr offers app integration features with platforms such as Twitter, Pinterest, and Facebook.
Cons of Twitter
Unlike Tumblr, you may have to search for topics of your interest or belonging to some other variety.
12. Pillowfort
A new blogging platform is on the market. Pillowfort, one among the best 15 alternatives to Tumblr, is where fans and creators align and share their work. You can share your interests, hobbies, and fandoms with a one-time registration fee of $5.
Pros of Pillowfort
Like Tumblr, Pillowfort, too, is a hybrid of blogging websites and social platforms.
The interface is much similar to Tumblr, and thus, if you are looking for a smooth transition, Pillowfort will be friendly.
Unlike Tumblr, you do not have to moderate explicit content. There is no restriction to content type.
Cons of Pillowfort
A one-time fee of $5 is mandatory to use the beta version.
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13. Dreamwidth
Another open-source, Tumblr alternative, Dreamwidth, is a free site. It is ideal for you if you are an art lover or have a creative mind. It has a robust community with interactive community channels where you can find and interact with other users. You can even follow them and keep up with their posts.
Pros of Dreamwidth
Has strong privacy and security controls.
You can control who all can see and access your artwork by regulating its super-sensitive privacy controls.
Like Twitter, Tumblr, and PillowFort, Dreamwidth places no explicit content restrictions. You can share anything you like.
It is a perfect alternative to Tumblr for artists and art lovers.
It is based upon transparency, open access, and freedom among community and art.
Encourages content and comment management.
Cons of Dreamwidth
Some users face payment declining issues.
You may see display issues with imported icons.
Integration with thirt-party apps is not smooth.
14. Squarespace
Squarespace is a paid Tumblr alternative that offers a similar professional website, online store, and portfolio, allowing you to create your individuality and helping you turn ideas into reality. It is an image-based site with great aesthetic content.
Pros of Squarespace
It is a Tumblr substitute; however, it does not have an inbuilt social networking platform.
The Squarespace platform is ideal if you are willing to grow your blog into a full-on website.
You can create your domain name, use inbuilt templates, and begin your journey from scratch.
Comes with robust SEO tools, supporting analytics, and eCommerce tools.
Has a mobile application too.
Best suitable for artists, photographers, designers, and creative minds.
Cons of Squarespace
Squarespace lacks an auto-save feature.
It does not have multilingual abilities.
15. Webflow
Among the best alternatives to Tumblr, Webflow is a classic content management system-based application software. The SaaS-based web editing platform offers software as a service for web hosting and website building. It lets you build, design, launch, and grow the website.
Pros of Webflow
Allows professionals to build their customized websites on a completely visual canvas.
You can integrate your website with your email, CRM, and web domain through Webflow.
Offers you tons of templates and an intuitive dashboard and UI. Templates are properly designed and mobile optimized.
Best featured for its design responsive websites.
Suitable for youngsters and novices, i.e., you need not have the expertise to use Webflow.
Gives you 99% uptime.
Despite the cost and ease, Webflow is the best Tumblr alternative owing to its design.
You can initially start it for free. Later you can add the Site plan or Account plan to unlock additional features.
Cons of Webflow
There is no free trial.
You have to pay if you wish to take your site live and enjoy complete eCommerce tools.
As a Tumblr substitute, Webflow is far advanced and yet simple to use.
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With Tumblr facing controversies, it is high time you look out for Tumblr alternatives. You can opt for paid ones or free Tumblr alternatives, whichever suits your need and purpose. Hope this article will help you choose the best one. Also, if you have any suggestions, please use the comment box below.
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Old kitchens are warned: Your days are done!
Our Burbank kitchen remodel is warning to all old kitchens, your days are numbered! Spazio LA is coming for you.
Our client had grown tired of their outdated kitchen, and dreamt of nothing more than a space that complimented their style and a place to entertain.
Problem areas of the existing kitchen: The dark and dreary color scheme of their kitchen made the space seem more small and compact than it was already. Lacking cabinet & storage space floating shelves housed appliances and décor. These problem areas our client hoped to fix with the new space we were going to deliver.
1. More space to entertain – build Custom Island with seating and built-in appliances.
2. More cabinet & storage space – replace floating shelves with cabinets and pantry.
3. Upgraded appliances- add built in appliances, energy saving appliances.
4. Eco friendly materials – environmentally friendly flooring, light color flooring.
Have you made your remodel must have list yet?
Demo and construction gets under way as we plan to surprise our clients with a kitchen straight out of a magazine.
We gutted everything! From the floating shelves, sink, counters tops, cabinets, and range – we emptied the entire kitchen space.
Framing for the new skylight is in the works! Skylights are a great way to lower your energy bills and impress your family. And this skylight will be a show stopper when we are finished.
It may not look like much while we are in the midst of a remodel, but that just makes the outcome even more satisfying.
Say hello to a brand new kitchen! Is this the same house? Oh yes, this is the same house you saw in the very first picture. It now has the Spazio LA touch.
I bet you never would have thought that we could the dark and sad kitchen into something as spectacular as this! This magazine worthy kitchen has everything off the must have list plus more.
White cabinets and light floors make this room feel large, but the dark counters and pop of backsplash give a modern edge. Ecofriendly hard wood floors installed parallel throughout the space elongate the floor plan.
Our specialty is custom kitchens, and custom islands come natural for us. This custom island is well equipped with a built in microwave – say goodbye to a counter space thief! Built in range that will make any professional chef jealous, and seating for 3. I forgot to mention the outlets on either side of the island, just in case you want to throw a table lamp up there for ambience or need to plug in a crockpot during a family gathering. You will want to throw gatherings with a kitchen like this. The remodel makes organizing and utilizing space easy with custom cabinets and pantry – no more awkward spaces or flimsy shelves.
Every detail in this kitchen was done with special care, keeping one thing in mind: our clients dream. You give us your ideas and we make them become reality.


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Europe Gets No Respite From Virus Lockdowns After Deadly Weekend
(Bloomberg) — European officials warned against loosening lockdowns after the coronavirus outbreak claimed more than 3,000 lives in Spain and Italy over the weekend.
Strains in health-care systems increased as Spain said its intensive-care wards are stretched beyond capacity and a German public-health leader said the country may face a ventilator shortage. An ally of Chancellor Angela Merkel said public life in Europe's biggest economy will be restricted for at least several more weeks.
With France, Italy and Spain calling for pooled euro-area financial resources to stem the economic cost and Germany opposed, finance ministers are expected to discuss the way forward this week. Yet they can only do so much as governments in Europe's largest economies implore people to stay home.
"We need to reduce mobility and turn all of the days of the week into Sundays," Spanish Labor Minister Yolanda Diaz said on Sunday. "The premise is that we all stay at home."
Italy, which has the most coronavirus deaths worldwide, reported 756 new fatalities on Sunday. Spain recorded 838, its highest daily number yet. Both countries together have more than five times the deaths reported by China, where the outbreak began.
While the pace of fatalities and infections showed signs of leveling off in both countries, officials warned against complacency. Spain said its number of ICU patients surpassed the national capacity of about 4,400 beds, forcing health-care workers to decide whom to treat first.
The human toll is a reason to "be even stricter," Luca Richeldi, an Italian government medical adviser, told reporters. "We must be even more determined in complying with the measures."
Politicians anxious to relaunch Europe's economy sought to suggest a timeline for easing.
"If we hang on for another two to three weeks, I'm sure our economy will get going again," German Economy Minister Peter Altmaier said on ARD television. He cautioned "it's clearly too early" to discuss easing restrictions now.
Helge Braun, Merkel's chief of staff, said Germany's restrictions would run at least until April 20, a timeline the government would review after the Easter public holiday.
European Union countries remained at odds over how best to buttress their economies as the costs of countering the pandemic and supporting workers and companies rise.
Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte's calls for coordinated EU action, specifically for the issuance of joint debt, have been met with German and Dutch opposition and countries have adopted their own bailout plans.
Deputy Finance Minister Laura Castelli told La Stampa the Italian government's aid package could increase to as much as 100 billion euros ($111 billion). That compares with 750 billion euros mobilized by Germany and 300 billion euros by France.
More than 200,000 French businesses have applied for assistance to keep 2.2 million workers on the payroll during the virus-induced lockdown, Labor Minister Muriel Penicaud said.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced tighter restrictions on movement over the weekend, ordering those who work in non-essential services to stay home during the Easter period. Companies must still pay employees in full and workers will have to make up the hours by the end of the year.
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In the U.K., restrictions — for now a three-week lockdown with schools and many businesses closed — could last for a "significant" period, Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove indicated on Sunday. U.K. coronavirus deaths increased to 1,228 with 19,522 confirmed cases.
A key question for EU countries is gauging the success of quarantine measures. France, where the Covid-19 virus has killed more than 2,600 people, is looking at the number of patients in intensive care.
"If there has been less contact between people thanks to the confinement," Director-General of Health Jerome Salomon said Sunday, "we should start to see a reduction in the number of new cases requiring intensive care each day."
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COUNTER AND BOOKCASES: We built a counter, bookcases and cabinets for The Pool and Spa Connection. The counter has shelving below and the cabinets have adjustable shelves and a sink.
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WATCH CASES: TAG Heuer was in need of new watch cases and a back wall unit. We custom-built and shipped the unit, in addition to being onsite for the Kansas City install.
OFFICE DOORS: Our client wanted to incorporate new brand colors and their logo in their office complex, so we built two new doors with glass portholes. We painted the doors with automotive paint to make the surface durable. Their logo was also incorporated into the door handles by cutting an aluminum plate on the waterjet machine and mounting it using custom spacers and an aluminum backplate.
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Some of the best companies in the world are known for their incredible cultures. Google, Apple and latterly Microsoft stand among the greats when it comes to working environments, and their cultures pay dividends. Not only do workers earn more in these companies, but they're also vastly more productive than their rivals. Firm culture is potent because of its synergistic effects.
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What constitutes a good company culture is changing because of developments in the labor market. With the rise of distributed, remote working, it's no longer the case that employees work together in tightly-knit offices or can quickly go out for a drink at lunchtime. New approaches must be found.
That's not to say that these new practices don't have benefits. Companies want these new working patterns because it allows them to scale in a way that wasn't possible before. Rather than workers being a kind of "fixed cost," difficult to remove once installed, remote workers and distributed working patterns mean that companies can act a bit more like consumers, choosing to employ labor only when they need it. This "off-the-shelf" approach is helping to drive down company costs while simultaneously opening businesses up to a pool of talent which they wouldn't ordinarily be able to access.
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It was a pleasure working with Strandberg Construction Inc. on this Cap Sante area remodel/addition. We were able to incorporate the existing brick chimney with the stone work by adding a stucco finish over the brick structure. We used a K2 Stone Ocean Mist Ledge veneer on the columns and walls. Give us a call to talk about your project !


Strange, Damaged, and Scary Celebrity Feet: They're Just Like Us!
Most of the time celebrities seem so far above everyone else. They're these strange glowing entities, floating around their Malibu castles drinking million-dollar bottles of champagne. They're like modern day American royalty (and not in a good way, most of the time). I won't lie: it was with more than a little satisfaction that I went hunting for weird, deformed celebrity feet. There's something so satisfying about exposing their fallible humanity, about remembering that they have physical bodies subject to the same wear and tear as everyone else's. You can't botox away a bunion! You can't hide a hammertoe in strappy sandals! It turns out, all those sky high heels take their toll, even on the most beautiful among us.
Check out Iman and Naomi Campbell's supermodel bunions. These dogs are cryin' because those bunions are painful. I mean, they must be, and yet, there these women are, continuing to stuff their poor feet into the same torture devices that caused their problems in the first place.
Iman and Naomi Campbell aren't walking the runways as much as they used to. I wonder why they don't have their bunions surgically fixed. It is a difficult procedure that requires weeks of recovery but it's not like these ladies have to go to the office.
Katie Holmes: bunions and hammertoes, oh my! It looks like Katie Holmes has some problems and now that Tom Cruise isn't one of them, maybe she'll visit a NYC Podiatrist at The Center for Podiatric Care and Sports Medicine (212.996.1900) for a consult. Hammertoes and bunions often appear together, typically on the second toe. But poor Holmes appears to have three hammertoes on each foot. This particular malady is caused by an imbalance in the muscles and tendons around the toe joint. Genetics and poorly fitting shoes both play a role. Hopefully Holmes will get these treated soon since, over time, these can become rigid and may require surgery.
I love Jennifer Garner's cute little crossover toe deformity. This condition is usually caused by poor mechanics: the person's weight is distributed unevenly and too much pressure is put on the toe. Risk factors include: genetics, a long second toe, a severe bunion, unstable arches, and tight calf muscles. Oh, and, as you might expect, bad shoes can cause this problem too. It may be strange but hey, if I could look like Jennifer Garner, I'd happily accept a little toe weirdness.
Angelina Jolie is one of the most beautiful women in the world, and she has flat feet! Some people are born with flat feet. In others, the condition develops over time. Angelina Jolie may or may not suffer for her feet, depending on her level of activity. I've seen pictures of her doing many things: giving keynote speeches, chasing kids around, chatting with refugees, but exercising? Not so much. While orthotics can help, unfortunately, the only real option for correcting the condition is surgery. I can't feel too bad for a women who has Brad Pitt as her nurse.


Cracking shots! Out of interest, which 10-stop filter are you using? I've recently bought a Hi-tech one (it was the cheapest!), but the pics are very low in contrast with a weird and unattractive colour cast that is difficult to remove!
Thanks! I'm using the B+W 10 stop filter. It leaves a warm cast (which is sort of evident in the photos above) so you have to subtract 1000K of colour temperature. If you use the Lee one, you have to add 1000K of colour temperature.


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'I want Khabib to smash it. He'll stop McGregor!' – Ex-world boxing champ Tszyu (VIDEO)
Former undisputed light-welterweight champion Kostya Tszyu has exclusively told RT Sport he thinks Russian UFC lightweight king Khabib Nurmagomedov will "smash" and "stop" rival Conor McGregor when the two meet on October 6.
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Tszyu is rated by many boxing experts to be the sport's best-ever 140 lbs fighter and although the Russia-born, Australia-dwelling former fighter admits he is not a huge fan of mixed martial arts, he believes Nurmagomedov will shine at T-Mobile Arena against the UFC darling McGregor.
"Of course I'm following, but, I'm not really interested. I'm gonna follow of course Khabib, and I really, really want him to just smash it! Not the way a boxer does, I think he's gonna wrestle him, and stop him," Tszyu, 48, who retired with a record of 31-2, said, before admitting that, as far as combat sports go, he prefers the 'noble art' to mixed martial arts.
Публикация от Khabib Nurmagomedov (@khabib_nurmagomedov) 26 Июл 2018 в 10:05 PDT
"I don't really follow MMA, really. I've seen maybe one or two fights, just briefly. I can't say I'm a big, big fan of it. I'm still orthodox, I still like the original boxing – old school!" he joked.
Tszyu was famous for his hammer-like right hand, which he would use to club opponents into submission. His bouts againt Diosbelys Hurtado, in which Tszyu survived two first-round knockdowns to win in the fifth, and Julio Cesar Chavez, a sixth-round stoppage of the Mexican great, were perfect examples of that.
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None made their mark in the annals of boxing history more than the thunderbolt detonated on the chin of IBF champion Zab Judah, where Tszyu connected with such ferocity that not only did he knock Judah down, but the American rose only to fall again. It was to be Tszyu's defining fight; the night he unified the light-welterweight division.
On Conor McGregor's foray into boxing, a 10th-round stoppage loss to all-time great Floyd Mayweather Jr., Tszyu believes that despite the brash Irishman's "surprising" boxing ability, the former two-weight UFC champ would be better sticking to MMA, where his "entertainment" skills will be of more use.
READ MORE: 'I want to crush his confidence': Jon Jones targets 2 more victories against Daniel Cormier (VIDEO)
"I don't like it, I believe that he did a great job against Mayweather, but at the same time I believe that Mayweather gave him a chance, not to stop him earlier, because he's doing it for the fans as well," Tszyu said.
1 year ago what a trip. Outside trip.
Публикация от Conor McGregor Official (@thenotoriousmma) 28 Авг 2018 в 9:04 PDT
"He's an entertainer, he knows there's a lot of money involved. For me, number one was always fighting. Entertaining is the second. Of course it has to be joined, it has to be together, but my priority is always the fight.
"[McGregor] is not that bad in boxing, he surprised me a lot. But you can't do two things at the same time. I mean, he's great in MMA, but let him be in MMA, not a boxer."
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In representative democracy, voters elect candidates who strategically propose policies. In a common value environment with imperfectly informed voters and candidates, we establish that information aggregation can be unfeasible even when a large electorate presented with exogenous options would almost always select the correct policy. In fact, the possibility of information aggregation encourages candidates' conformism and stifles the competition among ideas. As a result, we uncover circumstances under which a single voter can outperform a large electorate in term of policy outcomes, thereby providing an important qualification to the existing epistemic defense of democracy. Neither liberalizing access to candidacy nor introducing additional frictions in voters' preferences or information guarantees feasible information aggregation. Thus, the political failure we uncover is due to the intermediation by candidates---that is, the nature of representative democracy.


It's not hocus pocus: here's how to give the child in your life a birthday to remember. Faster than you can say "abracadabra," the best magicians for kids in New York City will have your little ones having fun, grinning from ear to ear, and learning just how magical the world can be.
Arnie Kolodner and his talented team will transform your house (or apartment or backyard or wherever) into a professional children's theater, where party attendees will be asked to actively participate in the magic and illusions. Indeed, one of the many things that make Arnie so great is his desire to give kids the chance to use their imaginations and bolster their creativity. He offers several themes, from cats to Star Wars to Harry Potter, or you can work together to design the ideal event. Best of all: at least one kid will get the opportunity to levitate.
Brian McGovern blends magic and stand-up, creating a family-friendly show that will wow everyone from Tiny Timmy to Grandma Gladys. Magic may be a serious art, but that doesn't mean magicians have to be serious, or so goes the thinking behind these very fun shows. Along with jokes and patter, Brian specializes in sleight of hand, the best of now-you-see-it, now-you-don't illusions and effects. For kids, Brian breaks out the colorful scarves and rubber chickens, and, yes, a rescue bunny who may (or may not) spend some time in a hat.
We researched a lot of magicians to determine this list, but we found just one who included a photo of himself at his first paying gig: as a child Gary Ferrar earned a few bucks juggling for a friend. All these years later, he makes his living as a mentalist and a magician, and hasn't lost one drop of his enthusiasm for the craft. In addition to a pretty cool magic show, Gary and his crew offer several other services, including face-painting and balloon-sculpting. You can order special magic wands to hand out as party favors and schedule a magic trick workshop too.
The philosophy behind Magic Evan's magic shows is simple: Magic Evan believes that magic is a gift, and this spirit of generosity animates his performances. His family-friendly show puts the spotlight on kids, meaning his illusions and effects are designed to knock the socks off the little ones (not that adults won't have fun too, of course!). Armed with a degree in educational theater, Magic Evan has performed thousands of shows in NYC, and he offers various customizable packages, depending on whether you want a little magic or A LOT OF MAGIC (emphasis ours).


Gia i don't understand. Why you bet on 23 and 28 ? Avarages are 0-3 and on spin 23 isn't it early for betting ? And for spin 28 , because of the avarages are 0-3 , section 3 will 5 or 6 ? What if doesn't come repeat ? Not guarante..
And please answer guys. LOT is 7 ! What is that ?
Spin 23 bet repeats because we exp to see the next 3 spin at least one, and spin 27 because we get the full 5 nonhits in thrid stagey so another bet on repeats.
LOL, there is no such "law" rookie.
LOT -> law of the third amateur.
I didnt say, that it is a math law. He asked, what is lot, I said. Mike is gone, fortunately. You must find new playmate, because you cant prevail by alone. Typical ridden man, I feel sorry for you.
Do you believe its a sound math law? You should be crying, not having Mike here.
Yes all the paper tissues suddenly disappeared from the supermarket shelves.
Its like there is a chemical in his brain that leaks out and makes him troll.
Jealous? The guy knows more than the two of you clowns put together. Sorry Charlie.
Where is this showing? I dont udnerstand what you want.
There is no doubt that statistics revolve around the lowest/highest numbers of repeaters/non-repeaters within any given sequence and can be declared with definitive parameters. I am not clear on exactly what numbers are being considered here but I know that 18 uniques consectively is not so rare as not to be seen. What I like about this exchange is how Gia has applied a consistent strategy that meets this bad sequence; I'd like to understand more about that.
Gianlook at the attachement. On the roght side yellow area writes LOT AS nonhits. The end of the 40 spin lot is 7!


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American Association of Kidney Patients Awards Fresenius Medical Care Caregivers with its Highest Honor for Health Care Professionals
AAKP's Medal of Excellence Awarded to FMCNA Physicians, Social Worker and Dietician
CHANDLER, Ariz. — March 21, 2016 — Fresenius Medical Care North America (FMCNA), the continent's leading provider of kidney care products and services, and the American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP), announced today that AAKP has presented its 2016 Medal of Excellence Award to four FMCNA caregivers at the Renal Physicians Association Annual Meeting in Chandler, Arizona, the highest number of awards for a single organization.
Among this year's Medal of Excellence Award winners, those associated with FMCNA include: Dr. Richard Gibney, FMCNA Medical Director in Waco, Texas (Physician category); Dr. Edward Jones, FMCNA Medical Director in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Physician category); Wendy Funk Schrag, LMSW, ACSW, of Newton, Kansas, who worked as a dialysis social worker prior to her current role as Vice President of State Government Affairs (Social Worker category); and, Rita Solomon-Dimmitt, RD, CSR, LDN of Nashville, Tennessee, who has worked as a dietitian for people with chronic kidney disease, dialysis patients across all modalities, and those who have received kidney transplants (Dietician category).
The AAKP Medal of Excellence is the Association's highest honor for health care professionals. It recognizes visionaries whose insight and perseverance have led to dramatic advances that improve patient care.
Throughout our organization, our care providers are focused on how they can improve the quality of life of every patient, every day," said Dr. Frank Maddux, Chief Medical Officer of Fresenius Medical Care North America. "We are honored that the AAKP has recognized four of our outstanding caregivers, and we are proud to call them our colleagues. They are an example of how, through hard work and dedication, we can all improve the lives of the people with chronic kidney disease."
"The American Association of Kidney Patients Medal of Excellence Award recognizes the extraordinary and unparalleled talents of individuals whose creativity and commitment to improving and extending the lives of kidney patients has left an indelible mark on the kidney community," stated Paul T. Conway, AAKP President and a kidney transplant recipient and former dialysis patient. "This year's honorees are dynamic leaders in treatment innovations, skilled clinicians and teachers, and staunch defenders of every patient's inherent right to live, pursue aspirations and define themselves beyond kidney disease."
A selection committee comprised of renowned renal community leaders, members of the AAKP Medical Advisory Board and past Medal of Excellence recipients chose the AAKP Medal of Excellence Award honorees.
About Fresenius Medical Care North America
Fresenius Medical Care North America is the premier health care company focused on providing the highest quality care to people with renal and other chronic conditions. Through its industry-leading network of dialysis facilities, outpatient cardiac and vascular labs, and urgent care centers, as well as the country's largest practice of hospitalist and post-acute providers, Fresenius Medical Care provides coordinated health care services at pivotal care points for hundreds of thousands of chronically ill customers throughout the continent. As the world's largest fully integrated renal company, it offers specialty pharmacy and laboratory services, and manufactures and distributes the most comprehensive line of dialysis equipment, disposable products, and renal pharmaceuticals. For more information, visit the FMCNA website at www.fmcna.com For information about patient services, visit www.ultracare-dialysis.com.
About AAKP
AAKP is a voluntary non-profit organization founded by kidney patients, which for more than 45 years, has been dedicated to improving the quality of life of kidney patients through education, advocacy and the fostering of patient communities. The programs offered by AAKP inform and inspire patients and their families to better understand their condition, adjust more readily to their circumstances, and assume more normal, productive lives in their communities.
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Dorval, QC – SFM was thrilled to be named 2015 Distributor of the Year by On-Stage Stands.
The announcement was made at the 2016 NAMM Show, with representatives from both SFM and On-Stage's parent company, The Music People! Inc.
This marks the third consecutive year that SFM has earned Distributor of the Year honours from the Berlin, Connecticut-based manufacturer of musical instrument and mic stands and other accessories.
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Solid Foundation Athletic Academy uses the Vertimax Trainer to help our athletes increase speed, vertical jump, quickness and agility. However that's not all that we bring to the table. Here are 7 reasons that you should consider training at Solid Foundation Athletic Academy.
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3. Your needs in mind - At SFAA we take into consideration your specific needs. While it's true we want to help you create an overall solid foundation of core strength and speed we do consider your specific needs and can customize workouts.
4. More than Vertimax Training - While the Vertimax trainer is excellent at training explosiveness, every athlete needs to continue to maintain or improve strength and endurance. Therefore every workout includes strength and endurance training.
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PCS Chapter 19 – The Tea House
[Dearest Host, I am going to make a mission about this. If you can make yourself known as the fiancé of Xuanyuan Yunshen, you will earn three hundred experience points and twenty mission points. It is a green-colored mission.]
Qin Meixing was quick to accept it. She had already agreed to Xuanyuan Yunshen's deal, so getting some mission points out of it was definitely not bad.
Xuanyuan Yunshen looked at Qin Meixing, who was absent minded again, but he said nothing since he assumed she was deep in thought, and instead, he tightened the arm around her waist and led her to the teahouse.
He had fully booked the teahouse, and although many wished to enter, they were blocked at the entrance by the shadow guards.
Even Bai Bingqing was blocked, unable to enter. She could not help but bite her lower lip so tightly that blood began to flow.
She felt that she had lost her face completely today, but she did not blame Xuanyuan Yunshen at all. He was likely just seduced by the woman at his side.
When he had had enough of this seductress, he would realize who the right person for him was, and she, Bai Bingqing, was the right person for him.
Stomping her foot in anger, Bai Bingqing was aware that she would gain nothing from staying next to the tea house. After Xuanyuan Yunshen and the woman had entered, no one else had come out.
All she gained was showing off her disgrace, and thus, she turned around and left. Everyone else also began leaving little by little when they noticed that no one was coming back down.
"Waiter, bring some tea upstairs," Xuanyuan Yunshen ordered a waiter as he led Qin Meixing up the stairs and into a luxurious room on the third floor.
This room belonged to Xuanyuan Yunshen; no one else could use it, and when he was there, the rest of the tea house was always vacant.
Qin Meixing glanced at the arm around her waist and furrowed her brows, but considering that they were currently being led by a young waiter, she said nothing.
After all, she was acting as his fiancé right now, and doing this act well was important. She wanted the twenty mission points so that she could get closer to buying the wood or fire spirit root.
[Dearest Host, I suggest that you try and aim to make this relationship real,] the voice of the system sounded in her mind again. [This man is strong; he will be the ideal father figure for me.]
Qin Meixing snorted but did not answer the system. Instead, she began observing the room, which was so lavish that she could not help but glance at Xuanyuan Yunshen with surprise. Not only was he powerful, but he was also extremely wealthy!
Xuanyuan Yunshen observed Qin Meixing's astonished eyes, and he smiled, satisfied. He wanted to impress her, but it seemed that it was not good enough, no matter what he did.
He was not sure why he had taken such an interest in this woman. It was clear to anyone that she was not interested in him, but her personality was right up his alley, and her secrets were intriguing to him.
Not to mention being with her made him feel relaxed. When he did not see her, he was always thinking about her, but when he did see her he could smile while feeling satisfied with life.
But Qin Meixing was indifferent to him, so now he had used various methods to make her accept being his fiancé, albeit with her identity being hidden from the masses.
Xuanyuan Yunshen led Qin Meixing to the chair and tables where he gently nudged her into a chair.
Qin Meixing also quickly sat down, but she did not remove her veil. The waiter had not arrived yet with the tea, and she was not going to unmask herself in front of anyone.
"Don't worry." Xuanyuan Yunshen smiled when he saw her alertness. "This place belongs to me," he said. "You can let your guard down, and even if they know what you look like they will never tell the rest of the world. Your secret is safe with us."
Hearing this, a strange light flashed in Qin Meixing's eyes. She knew that he had no reason to fool her, and so, she decided to remove her veil. Her youthful face was revealed, and while it was evident that she was quite young, she was also growing into a fine beauty.
When the waiter appeared in the room, he had brought tea and some snacks for Qin Meixing. He looked at the two present, placed the cups on the table alongside the plate, and bowed deeply before leaving the room again.
His expression had not changed even a moment upon seeing Qin Meixing's true face, and she could not help but feel pleased.
Upon leaving the room, the eyes of the servant shook tremendously. He had heard that this woman was important to their lord, but he did not know her identity. Seeing her appearance, he could not connect her with any of the young ladies in the imperial capital, so he was confused.
Where had this woman suddenly appeared from? Although he was curious, he dared not investigate. It was clear that she was important to Xuanyuan Yunshen, and overstepping his boundaries would not be accepted.
Inside the room, Qin Meixing and Xuanyuan Yunshen enjoyed the tea, and she also tried the snacks. They were exceptionally sweet and melted on her tongue, and she could not help but smile upon tasting them.
Seeing the first genuine smile on her face, Xuanyuan Yunshen suddenly felt the desire to give her the world. Anything was possible if he could preserve her smile.


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Jenkins hits 7 3s, scores 25; UNLV beats Kansas State 68-58
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — David Jenkins Jr. scored 17 of his season-high 25 points in the second half, Bryce Hamilton finished with 18 points, eight rebounds and six assists, and UNLV beat Kansas State 68-58 on Saturday night.
Jenkins, who sat out last season after transferring from South Dakota State, hit 7 of 13 from 3-point range. Caleb Grill added 12 points for UNLV (1-4). The Runnin' Rebels had lost their first four games of a season for the first time since 1994-95.
Antonio Gordon hit a 3-pointer and then made a layup before Mike McGuirl hit two free throws to cap a 7-1 spurt that trimmed Kansas State's deficit to 56-53 with 5:55 to play. But Jenkins hit back-to-back 3s to spark a 12-2 run, including a jumper by Jenkins that gave UNLV a 68-55 lead with 13 seconds left.
McGuirl led the Wildcats (1-3) with 17 points. Nijel Pack added nine points, seven assists and five rebounds.
The Runnin' Rebels shot 52% from the field, 44% from behind the arc, and never trailed.
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