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As Christmas approaches and everyone searches for that perfect gift to make the holiday memorable, it’s important to keep a few things in mind. Thompson’s Jewelry is celebrating 100 years of dedicated sales and service. With their extensive knowledge and experience, they are eager to help you find the perfect gift for that special someone. Not only will you receive exceptional customer service, but you can also take advantage of sale-ebration prices both online and in-store, with discounts of up to 50 percent off all items. Thompson’s Jewelry began in 1924 when R.C. Thompson and his son, C.L. Thompson, opened a jewelry store at 255 E. Main Street in Batesville. In 1960, C.L.’s son, Greg, took over the family business. He married Bernice Talley, and they had two children, Curt and David, who are continuing the family legacy today. Curt is certified in jewelry design, watchmaking, gemology, computer-aided design, and jewelry repair technology. David is a certified gemologist and appraiser. Curt’s wife, Sheryl, works in the store along with David’s two daughters, Laura Holland and Adora Thompson, who represent the fifth generation of Thompsons in the jewelry business. When you visit the store, you will often see the sixth generation of Thompsons: Laura’s son, Justin, and Adora’s daughter, Nara. Thompson’s Jewelry offers a wide selection of quality gift-ware, watches, designer engagement rings, and more. Curt can also create a custom piece for you. No matter what you choose to purchase, you can feel secure knowing that the same family who helped you select the gift will also be there to assist you in caring for it and preserving its value for years to come. Jewelry serves as a tangible reminder of special moments; it reflects a person’s personality andcharacter, symbolizes luxury and beauty, has lasting value, and can be passed down through generations.49 jili slot 。

LOS ANGELES — Londynn Jones scored 15 points, making all five of her 3-pointers, and fifth-ranked UCLA stunned No. 1 South Carolina 77-62 on Sunday, ending the Gamecocks' overall 43-game winning streak and their run of 33 consecutive road victories. The Gamecocks (5-1) lost for the first time since April 2023, when Caitlin Clark and Iowa beat them in the NCAA Tournament national semifinals. Te-Hina Paopao scored 18 points and Tessa Johnson scored 14 for the Gamecocks, whose road winning streak was third-longest in Division I history. It was the first time UCLA took down a No. 1 team in school history, having been 0-20 in such games. The program's previous best wins were over a couple of No. 2s — Oregon in 2019 and Stanford in 2008. Elina Aarnisalo added 13 points as one of five Bruins in double figures. UCLA (5-0) dominated from start to finish, with the Bruins' suffocating defense preventing the Gamecocks from making any sustained scoring runs. South Carolina: The Gamecocks trailed by double-digits at halftime for the first time since Dec. 21, 2021, against Stanford, according to ESPN. Chloe Kitts, who averages a team-leading 14 points, finished the game with 2 points on 1 of 7 shooting. UCLA: The Bruins led 43-22 at halftime. Eight different players scored and contributed to 11-0 and 7-0 runs in the first and second quarters as they shot 52% from the field. The first quarter set the tone for a game in which the Gamecocks never led. They missed their first nine shots and were 4 of 18 from the floor in the quarter. UCLA ran off 11 straight points to take a 20-10 lead into the second quarter. The Bruins dominated the boards, 41-34, and held the Gamecocks well under their scoring average of 80.2 points. South Carolina travels to Florida to meet Iowa State in the Fort Myers Tipoff on Thanksgiving. UCLA travels to the Rainbow Wahine Showdown in Hawaii to play UT Martin on Friday. Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox!No. 5 UCLA stuns No. South Carolina, ends 43-game streak

The Grok AI chatbot on Twitter/X can now take any image or meme and provide a detailed description. In 2023, Elon Musk debuted Grok, an AI chatbot used exclusively on Twitter/X. The feature is available for premium users who pay for their membership. With continued development, the AI chatbot is now able to describe any meme or image for premium X users, no matter how complicated. Its answers, though, can be somewhat satirical, especially when used in “fun” mode, and are meant to make the user laugh. Two variations of Grok have been released since its debut, with a third version currently in the works. In October, Musk announced the Grok initiative on X, saying the feature would “rapidly improve.” On December 10, the X owner gave further details about how Grok works. “You can also upload any image to Grok, including memes, and it will explain what they mean,” he said. You can also upload any image to Grok, including memes, and it will explain what they mean https://t.co/tfM8k63AJu Elon Musk intended to make Grok funny Social media users seem to like the new AI feature, as many agreed that it was a ‘winning’ idea, adding that AI was “getting scary good.” One X user also commented on how Grok is superior to other AI chatbots. “I love Grok and I have used about everything out there over the last 5 years,” they said. “Guys, don’t sleep on Grok Analysis, it is really good. It can break down memes and contextual understanding. It’s freaking awesome,” wrote popular X account ‘AutismCapital’ which included Grok’s analysis of a Barron Trump meme. Guys, don't sleep on Grok Analysis, it is *really* good. It can break down memes and contextual understanding. It's freaking awesome. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/BTSVrWVTbi After developing Grok, Musk noted that if AI was going to take over the internet, or more, the least he could do was turn his AI chatbot into something comical. “We worked hard to ensure Grok was funny. If AI is going to take over, please let it at least make us laugh,” Musk tweeted. Related: We worked hard to ensure Grok was funny. If AI is going to take over, please let it at least make us laugh. In November, Musk announced his plans to extend his platform with groundbreaking AI technology. With a love for video games, the X owner said he wanted to start his own AI game studio to make video games “great again.” “I think if you apply AI to a video game, you could really make it just an incredible video game,” he said to a fan who proposed the idea at a convention.Nova Scotia Progressive Conservative premier names new 21-member cabinet

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For most TikTok users, creating and posting videos is a fun pastime. But, for three Lake County Public Library staffers, it’s a job responsibility they never expected. LCPL staff created a library TikTok account near the end of 2022, and almost two years later, the page has nearly 4,000 followers and has gotten almost 169,000 likes. The social media account was created to help reach younger patrons, said Kelley McDonnell, assistant branch manager. Max Jackson, assistant librarian, Demi Marshall, assistant librarian, and McDonnell are the three main library employees who create videos for the TikTok account. TikTok is a social media platform where users can post and react to short videos. It was the most downloaded entertainment app in 2022, with 99 million downloads through iOS and Google Play app stores, according to Apptopia . Jackson and McDonnell were creating content for the library’s Instagram account when they had the idea for a TikTok page. They had series including “First Page Fridays,” where someone would read the first page of a book to drum up interest. The two librarians would typically read from young adult books to target teenage patrons, Jackson said. Demi Marshall, assistant librarian, discusses the post she helped to create on TikTok. The library is trying to attract new patrons through TikTok at the Lake County Public Library in Merrillville on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. (John Smierciak / Post-Tribune) “We were already doing creative content like that,” he added. “So when TikTok became more prevalent, we were like, ‘Hey, we should transition over and start doing TikToks as well.” When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the two librarians tried even harder to push for a TikTok account, McDonnell said. McDonnell attended a conference with another librarian that included a session focused on another library’s TikTok account, and she brought that information back to work with her. LCPL’s TikTok follower count is higher than Instagram but lower than Facebook, said Robin Johnsen, technology marketing specialist for the library. TikTok relies more on the viral aspect of videos, Johnsen said, so the library’s views on each video could be greater than the number of followers. “It’s been very interesting,” Johnsen said. “As the TikTok takes off, our other social media accounts become more popular as well. So, we often cross-post TikToks to our other platforms.” LCPL’s social media staff aims to post at least once a week, McDonnell said, but sometimes it can be longer. In the future, she wants to create a more consistent schedule for posts. Although Jackson, Marshall and McDonnell are the three main librarians who post on TikTok, McDonnell said other staff members help generate ideas and help make videos. “Generally, we look at what’s currently trending on TikTok,” McDonnell said. “We look at what other libraries are doing on their accounts and then our own general interests.” Kelley McDonnell assistant branch head librarian, laughs as she relates the various ways the library is trying to attract new patrons through TikTok at the Lake County Public Library in Merrillville on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. (John Smierciak / Post-Tribune) Compared to other social media platforms, the library gets more comments on its TikTok account. Marshall, one of the librarians running the account, said she enjoys reading comments on videos. Marshall’s favorite video features multiple librarians, all wearing cardigans and glasses and waving at the camera. The video implies that while librarians might not have a uniform, they all dress similarly. As of Friday morning, the video had more than 93,000 likes and nearly 500 comments. “It brought out a lot of really sweet comments from people,” Marshall said. “People were like, ‘This is what you see at the gates of heaven,’ or, ‘I feel so safe here...’ I loved that one because of the response it got from everybody.” McDonnell’s favorite video features Jackson and a song by Natasha Bedingfield, “Pocketful of Sunshine.” The video highlights books by romance author Emily Henry and is captioned, “When sci-fi/fantasy fans dip their toes into romance.” McDonnell likes the video because Jackson “did a great job editing,” she said. The video had more than 10,000 likes and 225 comments, as of Friday morning. Jackson’s favorite videos are the book recommendations, which he said the staff made more often when they first created the account. He also likes how Marshall edits the videos. Although the TikTok page is more lighthearted, Jackson said it’s important that each video ties back to the library. Videos can spark interest in library services and available books. “While it always ties into the library in some way, a lot of times we’re just trying to have fun with it, engage viewers and just be ourselves,” Jackson said. “There are plenty of times where I’m like, ‘I’m not teaching anybody anything with this video. I just think it’s a fun idea.’” mwilkins@chicagotribune.com

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