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The famed dinosaurs at Cabazon, California, have been repainted in honor of Paul Reubens, the actor and comedian who played Pee-wee Herman. He died on Sunday at age 70. The dinosaurs, fans of “Pee-wee’s Big Adventure” know, appear in the 1985 Tim Burton comedy classic, which I’m long overdue to rewatch. Reubens’ death this week came as a terrible shock. My photos, above, are from a visit in October 2021, when the dinosaurs were done up to honor “The Flintstones” ahead of Halloween.

CALISTOGA, Calif. — The 27th Annual Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade, celebrated for its vibrant lights and community spirit, illuminated Lincoln Avenue on Dec. 2, marking the start of the holiday season in Napa Valley. Lauded by USA Today as one of the country's top holiday events, the parade drew thousands of spectators, transforming the downtown into a festive hub. The parade featured 53 entries, each uniquely adorned with lights and holiday decorations, creating a spectacular procession along Lincoln Avenue.

Activision recently allowed Call of Duty (COD) Warfare III and Warzoneplayers to celebrate Pride Month with free LGBTQ+ community skins. While there’s an argument to be made about how ugly the skins look with their trans and rainbow colors, the main issue immediately brought to light was how inappropriately timed it was, considering barely a year ago a violent trans activist shot up a Christian school. Per capita, attacks by trans activists outpace attacks against people who claim to be trans when you consider that people who identify as “trans” are barely 1% of the population.

Attachment style refers to the unique way in which you bond, communicate, connect, share intimacy, and separate from others. This pattern of bonding begins to develop in utero and continues to evolve throughout childhood. While genetics may play a role in shaping attachment style, early attachment experiences can have a profound impact on relationship patterns throughout the lifespan. Understanding your attachment style can help you to develop healthier, more fulfilling connections with others.

I found these pages floating about, with nothing to tell me what restaurant they belonged to. But I'm pretty sure this was Campanile - probably the restaurant that made me the happiest. I loved the food that Mark Peel and Nancy Silverton were making - and I loved the way the restaurant (designed by Josh Schweitzer) looked.  There was a fountain in the front, filled with goldfish, which is why Nick called it "

In a comment on my Substack: I received a fair question that deserves a more detailed answer Rev. Grant Balfour, DD 11 hr ago I'm curious how all this fits in with Mark 10:21 or John 6:15.... it all seems very worldly to me. Rev. Grant, I see that we have wide differences in our opinions at New College of Florida, but I appreciate your diligent care and concern for the college.

When we were pediatric residents, it was drilled into our heads: in the NICU, they use NRP; in the PICU, PALS is the norm; and in the cafeteria, ACLS is usually the right choice. These American Heart Association resuscitation guidelines, meant to be tailored to distinct patient populations, seem also to sometimes vary based on geography. For example, imagine encountering this scenario as a pediatric anesthesiologist: you are emergently called to the bedside of a 3 month-old, 7 kg baby in cardiac arrest who is not intubated.

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Don’t know if this question is JAM-worthy or not, but here goes: I just upgraded my house batteries on my 1993 Holiday Rambler Alumalite 5th Wheel. When I bought it the dealer had installed a new Interstate Hybrid Marine-RV 12V (100 Reserve rating=41.67 AHs). It was OK, but really able to maybe last the night when boondocking. And I do wear a CPAP. So, I replaced the 12-volt battery this week with two 6V GC2s 220 AH batteries from Les Schwab.