He took the front brake lever off to reduce the bikes weight and go faster, since he lacks a right hand to use the brake...
We have this in the US to. Even McDonalds does them!
They could move the winter Olympics indoor... https://www.mallofsaudi.com/leisure-and-entertainment/ski-slope-and-snow-park
I run a Piehole and don't see any of the ads on my Fire TVs.
It's that or because I'm still running the old gen2 firetv box that's way out of OS support...
Synology makes great 1-4 bay NAS. Lots of documentation, fairly easy setup and one click installs of applications. The consumer grade ones are fairly inexpensive and work just as well.
I use Kod instead of Plex i on my devices and have it just night the NAS in the app. I signed the Kodi db to be in the NAS so all my devices track what I've already watched and progress of currently watching. It works great.
Get a UPS to protect your data in case of power outage. One that you can hook USB to a PC/NAS so it can tell the PC to shut down properly. A very common feature.
Explosion at T+03:20
For being 15 years old and an April Fool's joke, that was pretty good.
New (interim) Director of Athletics may have had something to do with it.
Are you me? I had the same thoughts. For others like us, here you go: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kurononeko
Did you miss the bit about 11 years of school to get to that point (and the debt that will come with that)?
If you get a message urging you to deposit a check and wire money back, it’s a scam. Every time. No matter the story. And if this were a legitimate car wrap opportunity, wouldn’t the company directly pay the car-wrapping vendor, instead of asking you to do it?
The FTC didnt beat around the bush on that one.
Only 8 months since that vote and this is where they are at now in the county. How much longer can those remaining 5 EMS staff for the county hold out before they also burn out and leave...
I did not believe you, but you were not wrong...
The free ones are “OrangeRed” (the pixelated one), “Doge,” and “Wall Street,
Thanks for the link!
Voters in Calhoun County turned down a chance to deem EMS "essential" and raise taxes to better fund the service.
They did it to themselves last November... https://www.kcci.com/article/voters-in-5-of-8-iowa-counties-pass-ems-essential-fundinghttps://www.kcci.com/article/voters-in-5-of-8-iowa-counties-pass-ems-essential-funding/41915203
A year ago, KCCI Investigates traveled to Calhoun County because it was losing EMS staff members due to a change in pay. Now, the number of staff is about half of what it was.
![As staff dwindles, one ambulance covers an entire Iowa county](https://lemmy.blahaj.zone/pictrs/image/CQ7j1zAwV2.jpg?format=webp&thumbnail=256)
CALHOUN COUNTY, Iowa —
A single, brand-new, ambulance sits outside of the Calhoun County EMS building in Rockwell City. Once it gets the registration from the state, it'll be up and running. Though, most days, Calhoun County only has the staff to provide a single ambulance for the entire county.
"Our community is stressed, really stressed, really pulled to the max to cover what is needed," said Luke Winkelman, interim director.
Some days another one-person crew serves as a backup and can respond when the other ambulance crew is on another call. Though, that one-person crew needs a driver to take someone to a local hospital.
Winkelman says the county hasn't missed any EMS calls, but there are times when people are put on hold waiting for an ambulance.
"The people that are still left [working] are going for broke, emotionally and physically," Winkelman said, describing long shifts and extra overtime for the five workers still serving.
Last year, KCCI Investigates traveled to Calhoun County after some workers left because of a change in pay. Now, the number of employees is basically half what it was a year ago.
The county is actively looking for people who want to become EMS workers, Winkelman says they'll pay for training.
"We're looking for strong applicants that have a strong desire to care for their community and help where it is needed most," he said.
Voters in Calhoun County turned down a chance to deem EMS "essential" and raise taxes to better fund the service. Calhoun County was one of three in the state who turned it down, voters in five others approved the move.
Calhoun County is one of three to receive a $50,000 grant to test a new state pilot program that treats EMS like Uber. The app, once implemented, will send the closest staff member to respond to an emergency before and ambulance can arrive. Winkelman just hopes he has the staff.
"I would be lying if I said I wasn't struggling to get the Iowa United First State off the ground, as well as meet the needs of EMS," he said.
KCCI Investigates has spent more than a year uncovering problems with Iowa's Emergency Medical Services. To watch an eight-part series, click here.
As part of a month-long investigation into drug trafficking, the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office and West Union Police Department have executed 10 drug narcotic search warrants and arrested 13 individuals.
FAYETTE COUNTY, Iowa (KCRG) - As part of a month-long investigation into drug trafficking, the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office and West Union Police Department have executed 10 drug narcotic search warrants and arrested 13 individuals.
On July 11th, 2023, officials arrested 29-year-old Ryan Smith for operating his vehicle while intoxicated. A drug canine and search warrant was requested, and after gaining approval, officials located and seized distribution amounts of methamphetamine, multiple grams of marijuana, and a scale. An additional search warrant was executed at his residence. More methamphetamine, marijuana, and paraphernalia were found. 61-year-old Bryon Smith was also arrested and charged.
On July 12th, officials conducted two more drug-related search warrants where they found heroin, morphine, meth, THC wax/marijuana, ledgers, scales, loaded syringes, pill crushers, baggies, and other paraphernalia. 51-year-old Jeff Blue, 23-year-old Drake Duffield, 38-year-old Nathan Slaughter, and 45-year-old Misty Cook were all arrested.
On July 14th, multiple law enforcement agencies worked together to execute five more drug narcotic warrants relating to the above investigation. Seven more individuals, all from West Union, were arrested on drug-related charges.
In total, the following 13 people were arrested and charged with:
Ryan Smith - Operating While Intoxicated, Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Deliver, Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Deliver, 2 counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Byron Smith - Possession of Methamphetamine 1st Offense, Possession of Marijuana 1st Offense, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Jeff Blue - Possession with Intent to Deliver Methamphetamine, Possession with Intent to Deliver Morphine, Possession of Heroin, Possession with Intent to Deliver Marijuana, 3 counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance - 3rd Offense, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Drake Duffield - Sex Offender Registry Violation, Possession of Methamphetamine and Marijuana - 1st Offense, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Nathan Slaughter - Possession of Methamphetamine and Marijuana - 3rd Offense, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Misty Cook - Possession of Methamphetamine and Marijuana - 3rd Offense, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Warren Harvey - Possession of Methamphetamine - 3rd Offense, Possession of Marijuana - 3rd Offense, Gathering Where Controlled Substances are Used (Methamphetamine), Gathering Where Controlled Substances are Used (Marijuana), and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Ashley Murphy - Gathering Where Controlled Substances are Used (Methamphetamine), Possession of Methamphetamine - 1st Offense, Possession of Marijuana - 1st Offense, Gathering Where Controlled Substances are Used (Marijuana), and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Jodie Wakeford - Gathering where Controlled Substances are Used (Methamphetamine). Possession of Methamphetamine - 2nd Offense, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Rachel Latham - Gathering Where Controlled Substances are Used (Methamphetamine), Possession of Methamphetamine - 1st Offense, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Roger Nichols - Possession of Controlled Substance 3rd Offense (Methamphetamine), Possession of controlled substance 3rd Offense (Marijuana), and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Kaben Schmelzer - Possession of Controlled Substance 2nd Offense (Methamphetamine), Possession of Controlled Substance - 2nd Offense (Marijuana), and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Madison Williams - Possession of Controlled Substance - 2nd Offense (Methamphetamine), Possession of Controlled Substance - 2nd Offense (Marijuana), and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
Officials say that more arrests and more charges are expected to be made in connection to the investigation.
The city says Zora Bar and Rooftop is a public safety nuisance.
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DES MOINES, Iowa —
The city of Des Moines is taking an embattled Ingersoll bar to court.
The city says Zora Bar and Rooftop is a public safety nuisance. The lawsuit, filed last week, describes a long list of police calls and incidents at Zora in the last eight months. Those police calls include a homicide that happened in the bar's parking lot last November. The lawsuit states that police have been called to Zora and the surrounding area 54 times for disturbing the peace and quiet.
Last week, shots were fired around bar close.
The bar's owner, Edwin Allen, is demanding a jury trial.
“The city filed to abate the nuisance and has asked for such remedial action as the Court deems reasonable to abate the nuisance," Des Moines City Manager Scott Sanders said in a statement to KCCI.
The lawsuit uses a new state law that allows cities to sue bar owners and their establishments and request remedial action by a judge. That action, according to the new law, can be a temporary closure of the establishment, revocation of a liquor license for a period of time, change in business practice or posting of bond.
The city says a public safety nuisance exists because of multiple riots and the use of a weapon at Zora. Riots, according to state law, are where three or more people are together causing violence or property damage. The lawsuit says, by those standards, a riot in the parking lot happened on April 2, February 26 and July 9.
KCCI was scheduled to do an interview with Allen. Though on Monday he said the timeframe didn't match up to his schedule. He disputes virtually all of the complaints made by the city in the lawsuit and says he's tried to work with police proactively to curb violence.
Des Moines Police Sgt. Paul Parizek says police have increased patrols in the neighborhood.
"Those have actually resulted in the recovery of illegal drugs, and at least five illegally possessed firearms just since March," Sgt. Parizek said. "So, our efforts are there, and they're very successful."
Zora is currently up for sale.
The public nuisance law also states that once it is filed, a bar owner will be notified to stop serving alcohol at 10 p.m. The Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division says Zora has been notified to stop serving by 10 p.m.
About 10 years ago I needed a new can opener. I also bought the EZ-Duz-It from Walmart, it was like $9 at the time, double the cost of the other one available. Totally worth it, and I still have it. The only way I see this thing breaking is if I start using it to loosen rusted bolts on the car while changing out the brakes.
That's been a good one for me too. I have been running the Dell D6000 for over 4 years now for work, no issues. Every port but the 3.5 and one of the USB-Cs being utilized daily.
And here I was thinking my 360+ hours in BoTW was excessive....
Getting there:
In preclinical trials, participants received a dental lozenge the size of a cough drop, with a core of calcium and phosphate coated in a layer of peptide-infused flavoring.
Not yet:
Further research is needed to investigate the permeability and chemical stability of the mineral layer to achieve an effective, easy-to-apply treatment for dentin hypersensitivity, including implementing the peptide-guided approach under in vivo conditions.
Research article (Feb, 28, 2023): https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acsbiomaterials.2c01039
Bars and liquor stores in Eastern Iowa are now offering drinks infused with THC, the main psychoactive compound in marijuana and hemp.
![Legal THC products spreading in Eastern Iowa](https://midwest.social/pictrs/image/06aae069-33cd-4082-8d1a-84ba936ee5d6.jpeg?format=webp&thumbnail=256)
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The number of ways to consume legal THC in Iowa is growing. Bars and liquor stores are now offering drinks infused with THC, the main psychoactive compound in marijuana and hemp.
Michael Williams said he’s a regular at Old Neighborhood Pub in Cedar Rapids. When the bar started carrying drinks infused with THC, he gave them a try.
“My review of it is, in and of itself, [it] is a little on the relaxing side,” said Williams.
That was after he took a sip; before there was some uncertainty about what he was trying.
“I asked quite a few questions, you know, to get an educated understanding of what [the drinks] were,” he added.
In 2019, Governor Reynolds signed into law the Iowa Hemp Act, which was then approved by the USDA in 2020. With that law, hemp plants are no longer controlled substances and products derived from hemp are legal. According to the Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, hemp plants must have THC levels of 0.3% or less or be destroyed.
In January, Climbing Kites registered as a business in Iowa. The company proclaims it is “Iowa’s first cannabis-infused social beverage.” It also appears to have opened the floodgates.
“We actually got [THC drinks] before we were able to put them on our shelf. But we were able to get our permit, I think it was three weeks ago. We’ve actually had two orders go through already,” said Andrea Van Hoeck, owner of Old Neighborhood Pub.
Jason Wilkerson, owner of Local Craft Cellar, said the products have proven “extremely popular.”
“Collectively, I would say that Climbing Kites brand is outperforming 90% of our craft beer brands,” said Wilkerson. “And we sell a lot of craft beer.”
Recreational marijuana is still illegal in the state of Iowa, but Williams and Van Hoeck hoped THC drinks were indicators of change.
“Everybody around us right now is legal except for Iowa,” said Van Hoeck, adding, “Nebraska is working on it.”
Williams said the drinks were “baby steps” toward marijuana legalization. “Our state is so behind on what most of the country is doing at this point in time.”
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Some Iowa parents say the high costs they're paying for child care is changing their family dynamic.Jennifer VansCoy is a mental health therapist with two kids,
![High child care costs leave Iowa parents with no choice but to pay up](https://midwest.social/pictrs/image/978db116-9456-42c6-a992-648f0334ffa0.png?format=webp&thumbnail=256)