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I Am Not Real: Artificial Intelligence in the Needlework World

The topic of AI in the needlework world has been on my radar for well over a year. But I’ve …




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Holiday Open House at Needle ‘n Thread!

I’m so excited to announce this today! If you live somewhere in the vicinity of Northeast Kansas – or if …













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When ur kneady And new.. And don't know any1




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NAACP’s Attorney Griggs: It’s Time to Make Sure the Will of the People is Heard

During Tuesday night’s Save Your Vote Special Broadcast Event, attorney Gerald Griggs, who serves as the President of the NAACP of Georgia, called for action to counter the increasing threats to voters of color from white supremacist groups. It’s a threat that the Palast Investigations team knows is... READ MORE




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A Warning from Maj. TurnerThis election is going to clearly define the rest of everybody’s life

You must watch this warning from a soldier who has everything on the line. ... READ MORE






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Alienwarearena Earn 500DRP or 10ARP every day

Update: Alienwarearena Celebrating Intel® Gamer Days event is over. 

 

Alienware Arena

 

New Topic:

Earn up to 1000 Dell Reward Points(DRP) Every Week by playing the spaceship game after completing 4 DAILY QUESTS.

 

Earn additional ARP/DRP by logging daily via the Monthly Advent Calendar reward. (Day 20,26 for DRP)

 

Alienware Reward Points(ARP) can be redeemed for MARKETPLACE rewards for physical/digital products.

 

Tier rewards: You can choose to claim one game each month provided you have enough ARP and Tier status.

 

100 DRP = $1 Dell Credit 

1 APR = up to ~2cents

 Points expire on the 15th day of the 4th month after earn date.
 

*NOTE: Linking reward account

When registering with Alienware make sure to use the same email address that you use for Dell.

 

Extra: Earn 100 DRP by Logging into your Dell Reward profile(Earn once a week, Reset every Monday)

 

 






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ININ & Strictly Limited Games Sale Thread

 I just noticed ININ Games is having a Gaming Season Sale on Amazon starting today. 
 
Here are the deals:
 
 
 
 
 
Note:  I would jump on this since who knows how many Egret II mini's are left in-stock and this year is TAITO's anniversary, this is an insanely good price on the arcade unit and controllers.
 
 
 
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    GameFly - SF6 $35 - Dead Island 2 $28 - Zelda TOTK $40

    https://www.gamefly.com/browse/store/ps5-store-usedbestsellers

    NFS unbound is $20
    PGA Tour 2023 $20

    Some decent prices here, if you’ve never purchased from GameFly you get a mint case and guaranteed disc. The cases often include any original codes if applicable. I’ve purchased a few games from GameFly and would recommend them for some decent savings on physical

    All PS5 prices but some Xbox are actually better and even Switch has a couple finds. Happy hunting Cag’s!





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    Meta Quest Deals & Discussion

    I thought I'd just start a new topic since they changed from Oculus to Meta nearly two years ago.

     

    At any rate, meta was kind enough to give us a few weekly deals.






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    Best Buy MYBB Weekend Gaming Deals 10/20 to 10/22

    My Best Buy Plus and Total members get:

    • Get a free extra controller with an Xbox Series X console

    • Save $60 on Xbox Series X Diablo IV bundle. 

    • Save $400 or $700 on select Samsung gaming monitors.

    • Save $30 on Elite Series 2 wireless controllers for Xbox.

    https://cag.vg/memberdeals

     

    My Best Buy Membership info




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    $25 Amazon Gift for $13.95 and other great Gift Card Deals at Amazon

    Hot off Twitter.  Prices may be fluctuating and cards may go in and out of stock.
     


     
     




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    Black Friday Deals Early for My BB Members at Best Buy

    My BB Members only

     

     

    ACER PREDATOR NEO I5 4050 16" $799.99

    CORSAIR - I7K - 4080 FE $2899.99

    Logitech LOGITECH G29 DRIVING FORCE WHEEL PS4 $199.99

    ASUS - ROG Ally $599.99

     

    and more

     

    https://cag.vg/bbbf





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    First 4 Figures - The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Hylian Shield (Collector's Edition) $59.99 at Best Buy

    $50 off
    https://cag.vg/X2Et




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    Introducing a New Species: My Namesake, a New Bone-Eating Worm

    Osedax worms, or the ‘bone eating’ worms are little soft sacks resembling snotty little flowers. The “bone devourer” is not quite accurate as the worms…

    The post Introducing a New Species: My Namesake, a New Bone-Eating Worm first appeared on Deep Sea News.





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    DDT is a Deep-Sea Toxic Time Capsule

    Between 1948 and 1961, barges laden with industrial waste, including high concentrations of once-ubiquitous agricultural insecticide, Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT), were indiscriminately discharged into the Pacific Ocean.…

    The post DDT is a Deep-Sea Toxic Time Capsule first appeared on Deep Sea News.




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    A Journey to the Hottest Place on Earth: Hydrothermal Vents and the Resilient Pompeii Worm

    I have only seen a hydrothermal vent once, during Dive 73 aboard the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute’s Doc Ricketts. Unlike many deep-sea biologists, I…

    The post A Journey to the Hottest Place on Earth: Hydrothermal Vents and the Resilient Pompeii Worm first appeared on Deep Sea News.




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    Deep-Sea Mining with John Oliver



    • Conservation & Environment
    • Mining


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    How to Navigate an Existential Crisis and Find Meaning in Life

    Everyone goes through moments of doubt. Moments when the question of “what am I doing with my life?” feels more like a heavy weight than a fleeting thought. These times, often called existential crises, are not just about feeling lost or confused—they can be pivotal moments for personal growth. For example, a common existential crisis ... Read more

    The post How to Navigate an Existential Crisis and Find Meaning in Life appeared first on LifeHack.




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    Cultivating Mutual Respect: A Guide to Healthy Relationships

    How do you build mutual respect, a quality that everyone values but few know how to cultivate consistently? We know it’s important—whether it’s in our personal relationships or at work—but actually developing and maintaining it can be challenging. This article is here to help you understand what mutual respect really means, why it matters, and ... Read more

    The post Cultivating Mutual Respect: A Guide to Healthy Relationships appeared first on LifeHack.




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    How to Use Conversation Starters to Make Meaningful Connections

    Connecting with others is an essential part of both our personal and professional lives. Whether you’re meeting someone new, looking to break the ice at an event, or aiming to deepen an existing relationship, conversation starters can be more than just a casual question to fill the silence. They can be powerful tools for building ... Read more

    The post How to Use Conversation Starters to Make Meaningful Connections appeared first on LifeHack.




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    Dan Hughes on trauma, early child development and attachment

    Dan Hughes is a leading authority on dyadic developmental psychotherapy and has integrated recent research on the neurobiology of trauma, early child development and attachment.  

    During one of his many trips to Scotland as a guest of Scottish Attachment in Action, Iriss was pleased to video record Dan explaining how the brain reacts to trauma and how an understanding of this process is helpful to foster and adoptive parents as well professionals such as residential care workers and teachers.

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    Peer support roles in mental health services

    We've published Insight 31 - Peer support roles in mental health services - which was written by Louise Christie, Network Manager (Policy and Development) at Scottish Recovery Network. 

    The print version has been newly designed to reflect our new brand and colours. I think you'll agree that it looks rather lovely. Print copies are available on request

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    It's SDS Awareness Week! Read the latest on Pilotlight

    It's SDS Awareness Week (#SDSBlether) so we want you to know the latest about our Pilotlight project. 

    Pilotlight is working with co-design teams of people who use and deliver services across Scotland to design pathways to self-directed support. 

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    • Self-directed support

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    Learn about co-design tools

    We would like to invite you to a free event on Monday, 3rd October to learn about co-design, and tools that can support it. We’ve run two recent co-design projects - one with older people and practitioners who worked together to improve the pathway from hospital to home; and the other with people who access (or may in the future access) self-directed support (SDS), and practitioners from the Pilotlight project.

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    I Tried the Viral DIY Pool Noodle Decor Hack, and It Couldn't Be Easier

    I’m definitely going to do this again! READ MORE...




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    The Brilliant Cleaning Hack I Use Every Time I Have a Party

    It makes hosting less stressful and more joyful. READ MORE...