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In Spite of Everything You've Done for Them, Eventually They Will Hate You
Summary: Superheroes have become a nuisance, and after much public outcry and demand, the government has passed a law that requires all superheroes to submit to registration and suppression of their super powers. After identifying Danny Fenton as Danny Phantom, he is now subjected to wearing a monitoring device that no only tracks him, but also cuts him off from his core and his powers. He's been given another shot at college, and he's trying to make the best of it, but is the promise of maybe being an astronaut if he behaves enough of a reward for everything he's been forced to sacrifice and the emptiness he now feels with his core locked down?
CW: panic attack
This piece was written for the zine Reality Trip: A DP AU Zine published in 2022.
This zine is full of incredible works of art by so many amazing artists and writers in the phandom, and all the pieces are inspired by Danny Phantom AUs. If you haven't checked it out yet, please do so! You can learn more about it by checking out the tumblr page for the zine @dpauzine
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In Spite of Everything You've Done for Them, Eventually They Will Hate You
He staggered out of the room and collapsed onto the floor. He clutched at his chest, hand fisting in his hoodie. His chest tightened. He couldn't breathe. He felt sick, nauseous. His heart thrummed in his chest in erratic patterns. His whole body grew warm and sweat dripped down his chest and back. In his panic he pulled at his core, hoping for relief. He needed the power and the courage. He squeezed his core. Pulled on it. Tugged it. Wrenched it. Hammered it. Bombarded it. Pleaded with it. Screamed at it. Threw his entire metaphorical weight into it.
But it wasn't there. It would never be there. It was silent. Unresponsive. Empty.
Gone.
***
Fifteen minutes earlier.
A flurry of text alerts barraged his phone. A quick look showed they were all supportive messages from everyone he cared about. It felt like everyone set some kind of timer to remind themselves to text him: there were too many all at once for him not to be suspicious. They had the same general theme: good luck today, you'll do great, we know it's hard and you've been through a lot, but we're excited and proud of you. And even though they all read the same, he stopped walking and took the time to read each one and feel those supportive wishes in his heart before responding. He wouldn't be where he was without the support of his friends and family.
The texts added a surprising spring in his step as Danny continued walking through the crowded sidewalks of campus. His first day of class. Well…not really. He'd been to college before, but now he could actually do college, without any superheroing getting in the way. Last time, college was an excuse to stay close to his friends, because he thought he would spend his life being a superhero, defending the world from threats like so many others. He found peace and purpose in that calling, but that was before the public downcry of superheroes, before the Registration and Restriction Act for Persons with Abnormal Abilities, before anklets and handlers and GPS tracking and the silencing of his core.
No, those days were done. He tried to avoid it, then he tried to fight it, but now he just needed to accept it and move on to a different life. A new life that started today. It wasn't the life he thought he would have, and admittedly it was a life the government forced on him, but he decided this morning in front of the mirror he would start this new life out right with a better attitude than the depressed slump he'd been in since they severed the connection to his core. He was going to attend class, study, do his homework, and hopefully become an astronaut, and he was going to use the supportive texts from his friends to get him through it and have a good day.
At least he thought he would, until his phone buzzed with another message, this time from "The Destroyer of Souls." The short and syrupy sweet message felt so fake: "Hey Danny! You have class today! Hope you're excited! Go in there and find your new purpose!" Leave it to Harmony, his demon of a handler, to ruin the positive spin he was working so hard to find. Oh she sounded sweet, but she was the true ultimate enemy. She monitored his every move by the anklet he wore and he was required to verbally check in with her daily. If he wanted to go further than a few miles off campus, he needed her permission, and she never gave it. She created his class schedule (to make sure college didn't give him any rebellious ideas) and monitored his social media accounts. She was his constant reminder that the government saw him as a criminal. He had only tried to put his abilities to good use by saving people. He didn't hurt or kill people or steal things; he saved them. And yet, that somehow made him public enemy number one.
He typed out a forced "Yeah, I'm excited" because he had to respond within a certain time before he shoved his phone in his pocket. He could feel the familiar ache in his chest, a deep well of emptiness that threatened to swallow him whole. No, he told himself he wouldn't do this. This was supposed to be the first day of his new life. He'd let this emptiness consume him for so many months, from the moment that anklet locked down his core and hid it from him, and this was supposed to be his new start. He wasn't going to give voice to the emptiness. He wasn't.
He walked faster to class, hoping the change of venue and the start of lecture would force his thoughts away from the maddening void that used to be Phantom. This was why he was here, alone at a college so far from his friends and family, because he needed a change of venue away from everything that reminded him of being Phantom.
He tugged his orange hoodie around him. A far cry from his favorite shirt, but that shirt had too many memories attached to it and he couldn't handle that. Besides, the college hoodie made him feel like he belonged at this school, like he was one of the crowd, and he could disappear. He rushed away to his first class - English 101. Maybe it wasn't the most exciting class to start out his new attempt at college, but it was familiar. He had good memories of English in high school thanks to Lancer, and he had done okay in his English 101 class his first time around. He'd be repeating a lot of classes. None of his classes from before would transfer, but it also meant none of the bad grades would either. He could start fresh without those grades hanging over him. Haunting him.
He shook his head and walked into the large lecture hall. He settled in and took out a notebook and a pen. He looked at the student next to him, a Black woman with thick natural curls and a kind face. He didn't know anyone at the school, and it sure would be nice to at least have someone to talk to. It took him a lot more effort to work up the courage than he was used to. Apparently all his bravery was wrapped up in Phantom too. It never used to be this hard, but then again, everything felt harder now.
"Hey, I'm Danny," he introduced. He probably could have come up with something more clever or memorable, but it took all the effort he had just to say that.
She looked up from her phone. "I'm Shae. And before you get disappointed, I have a boyfriend."
Something about her slight smile and teasing warning actually pulled a light chuckle out of Danny. Maybe some would take that as a rejection, but it didn't feel like that. "Don't worry, I have a girlfriend, so you're safe." He couldn't say he was being a great boyfriend right now with how empty he felt all the time. Somehow tamping down his core seemed to dull so many of his emotions and he just couldn't explain why. He felt bad, because Sam patiently put up with so much, but he knew their relationship wasn't the same and he could feel it.
Shae blushed as she smiled back. "Sorry, you know how some college boys can be. Sometimes you have to be a little more forceful."
"No no, I understand. I watched my girlfriend go through it. I promise, I'm just looking for someone to talk to…and maybe someone to copy off of," he teased lightly.
"Only if I can copy back," she laughed.
They chatted and exchanged basic introductions and pleasantries before the professor walked in. Neatly dressed with glasses and a trimmed beard, Danny would have pegged him as an English teacher if he saw him outside of this classroom. He stepped up to the podium and started the powerpoint behind him.
"I'm Professor Moore, and this is English 101," he introduced in a curt voice before he began the boring review of the syllabus. Danny noticed a few of the books on the reading list he'd already read either in high school or in his first attempt at college English, and he felt a relief knowing a lot of the work had already been done for him. Sure he'd love to say he'd reread the books, but even with his renewed focus on doing well in school, he knew that wouldn't happen.
"Now, the first book we'll be reading is 1984 by George Orwell. A classic made even more prescient today. Can someone tell me why?" Moore asked.
He called on an eager student in the front. "Because of the RRAPAA and the policing of superheroes," he answered.
Danny felt his heart stall. No. No this couldn't be happening. He didn't want to discuss this or learn about this. He didn't want to hear the thoughts or opinions of other people on this subject. And he especially didn't want to hear people agree with the law.
"Precisely." Dread gripped at Danny's heart. "Some have accused the law of being too heavy-handed and eliminating too many rights. Others argue it's the price of safety. With such an interesting debate happening in the world, what better lens to examine that debate than through a novel about government control?"
No he didn't want to do this. He didn't want to read about government control because he lived it. He could already see the essay topic forming in Professor Moore's brain and he wanted nothing to do with it. This was supposed to be his escape, his way to get life back on track, and not some way to have it shoved in his face even more than the constricting, itching, and tingling anklet did. His head swam as dread churned in his stomach.
The professor walked slowly around the lectern and gestured to a quote displayed on the giant screen. "Who controls the past controls the future," he said, punctuating each word with meaning. "Who controls the present–"
"--controls the past," quoted Mr. Lancer. He let out a content sigh as he leaned against his desk. "Such powerful words that always seem to be pertinent no matter how much time passes. It's always important to–"
A scream cut the teacher short. Ectopusses swarmed the room. Their translucent tentacle arms reached for Casper High students and wrenched them from their seats. They flailed and screamed. Some struggled to pull themselves free from the tentacles. Some tried to fight them off. Others just screamed. In the chaos, Danny dashed under Lancer's desk. He pulled at his core, waiting for the transformation.
The screams raised in pitch. The palpable terror suffocated the room. He peeked his head over the desk. The ectopusses were leaving and taking their prisoners with them. His classmates. His friends. And he couldn't do anything. He couldn't save anyone.
Except…no. No, that's not how it happened. He had snuck away. He had transformed. He had saved them. Because he had been Phantom back then, and not some useless excuse for a superhero like he was now. This had to be a memory. This wasn't actually happening. He was in college, not Casper High. He was sitting in a lecture hall surrounded by hundreds of students. He was safe. Everyone was safe. He didn't need to save anyone. He couldn't save anyone.
He shut his eyes tight and took deep breaths. Just like Jazz taught him. In and out. He dared to open his eyes. He was back in the lecture hall. The blurry lecture slides had moved on past 1984 and detailed the basics of literary analysis. The professor's clear voice echoed through the room, so very different from Lancer's deep tones. He cast around the room, but didn't see any ghosts. He didn't hear any screams. It had just been a memory.
"Hey, are you okay?" the girl next to him asked in a whisper. He couldn't even remember her name right now, and she'd just told it to him moments ago.
He looked down at his clammy hands. He brought a hand up to his chest and felt the sweat soaking his shirt. His whole body radiated with heat from the inside out. The student on the other side looked worriedly at him. There were so many people around him. He felt trapped. Suffocated. He couldn't breathe. He needed to get out of here.
(He couldn't save anyone.)
He stood up abruptly and dashed out of the hall. He left his notebook and bags and probably even his wallet but he didn't care. He stumbled and tripped over legs and bags in his rush to leave without apology. He needed to get out of here.
He ran pell mell through the building until he finally hit the outdoors. He collapsed onto the ground as he clenched at his chest, at his core.
He couldn't save anyone.
~*~
His core still wouldn't respond. He did everything he could to get something out of his core and yet…nothing.
But what did he expect? He knew there wouldn't be anything. He knew it ever since his parents grabbed Phantom's ankle during a scuffle and slapped the ghost-nullifying anklet around it. His core was still there, but just out of reach. Close enough he could constantly see it and feel the faint alluring whispers of its presence, but every time he tried to reach for it his fingers would brush infuriatingly close and be slapped with that cruel denial. It was maddening to know that warmth and that promise of unity was so close, and yet completely gone from him. Especially when he needed it–
His chest clenched again as panic reared its ugly head once more. No, he didn't need it right now, because he was safe. He wasn't in high school. No ghosts were attacking. He was safe.
He forced his brain to think through the angry buzzing of anxiety threatening to consume him. Deep breaths, like Jazz taught him. Focus on five things he could see: the grass under him, his book bag, a bench in front of him, a building in the distance, a tree. Four things he could touch: the damp grass, the cool concrete, the canvas book bag, the soft hoodie. Three things he could hear: student chatter, a clock chiming, birds singing. Two things he could smell: grass, Chinese food. One thing he could taste: the lingering flavor of mint gum.
It brought him back to himself. He still felt jittery and his heart thrummed in his chest, but he was present, grounded. He pulled himself onto the nearby bench. He knew people were staring, but he didn't have the effort to care right now. He was far too exhausted.
He knew he had to fight through this. He wanted to fight through it. For so long, he had the will to fight through so much pain and hurt and exhaustion, so surely he had the will to fight through this emptiness and panic and despair right?
Unless that will to fight was locked away with Phantom.
His phone buzzed and he knew it couldn't be anything good. Everyone who would text him knew he was supposed to be in class right now, which meant it could only be one person…
"Hey Danny, noticed you left class early. Remember this is supposed to be your second chance at college - no reason for you to be leaving class early this time! Did something happen?"
He scowled at the text from his handler. Did something happen? Did something happen?!
He typed furiously on his phone, lit with a fire he hadn't felt in awhile. "Yeah, something happened. I have to listen to people discuss the RRAPAA and superheroes like there's not one sitting with them and listen to them talk about how great it is when NONE of them know what it's like to be hollow and empty and alone. And none of them CAN know, because if I tell any of them you'll make me disappear and force me to start all over again at a different college with a warning that if I can't get it together, then I can't be in society. All while I have a PANIC ATTACK about how empty and useless and worthless I am right now because I can't do anything to help anyone anymore!"
He almost hit send. His thumb hovered over the button and he was so tempted. But he didn't. He knew he couldn't say any of that. Not to anyone and certainly not to her.
As quickly as that explosion of anger came, it disappeared and he slumped on the bench. He deleted the lengthy text and typed a morose "Nothing, I'm fine" and stashed the phone back into his pocket. It was a lie. It was always a lie.
He leaned forward and buried his face in his hands. He took deep breaths of the fresh air and tried to let his mind wander, like Jazz advised him to do when he felt overwhelmed. Disconnected. Lost.
His phone beeped and shook him from his thoughts. Time for his math class. Had he really spent that much time just sitting there? It felt like barely a moment while he let his mind wander.
He flung his bag over his shoulder as he stood. Time to try again. The new start to his new life. A new life filled with emptiness and panic no one could ever see. He pasted on the mask of a normal student, pretending to be like everyone else. Pretending he was a normal college student. Pretending he wasn't empty. Pretending he wasn't hollow.
Like it can be any kind you like, zombie, technology, nuclear, huge weather shift, alien, or maybe all adults disappear. Whatever, heck maybe one of his rouges actually succeeded and their living in the aftermath.
But come on, it would be cool to see Danny struggle though the apocalypse, heck him and team Phantom seem to be like the goal of most teens surviving such things.
If you want to spice things up make it so it's in a timeline gone wrong or they got swept into another dimension and have to survive until they can figure out a way back.
Danny learns how to play an instrument and gets a gig at one if the Bats Rouges bar or something. The Bats show up to fight said Rouge and while the rest of Dannys band ran and left he stays playing music. Like the band in titanic did but instead he's playing some up beat or intense beat to make it sound like their in a fight scene. Better yet if the instrument he learns is the Violin.
Danyal Al Ghul had died long ago. Not even the Pits could ressurect the fallen heir, and therefore Damian Al Ghul inherited the title.
Damian had never seemed to effected by his beloved brothers death, and Ra's had seen that as an advantage, seen Damian as stronger, as unemotional. Damian became the perfect child, and Danyal was left to be forgotten.
Except for the fact Danyal's ghost floated behind Damian all the time, like intangible and invisible, but unable to turn human.
The reason Damian was never effected was because his brother stuck by his side constantly, even after death, helping him, comforting him, as a ghost.
Damain never told anyone, he didn't have any evidence beside his word, which would be taken as the words of a mad man and not a becoming heir to the Demon Head.
So, Bruce never learned. He never knew about his second son, one who had died long ago, and one who had stuck by Damian's side through all of his adventures.
Soon enough, Danyal starts to manifest his usual gallery of powers, and it stars to alert the family.
"Why is there a hole in the wall?" Bruce would ask.
Damian would scramble for an excuse as quick as he humanly can, knowing his brother's powers as Danyal sulked next to him, "I was painting."
Omg like I had this dream about it yesterday. So what if batfam decided nope we're gonna ghost proof this house. And in the way they did it, they didn't use blood blossoms, ectoranium etc (blood blossoms are extinct and hard to find in large quantities and ectoranium is a space metal that nobody knows exist yet or confused with kryptonite) They used magic, so it's little less noticable.
And Tim decides to Invite his new friend over, aka Danny Fenton . Said friend refuses to touch anything while there. He wouldn't sit, eat food, or touch any of the occupants. And when he finally accidentally touches something, the spell works and he is captured with glowing chains or straight up thrown back into the infinite realms.
Danny finally has time for normal teenager shit. He managed slowly go through the bureaucratic shithole that is the infinite realms politics and he managed to come out with his sanity intact. Phantom is no longer a menace but a hero that tragically gave himself up to seal all of the Infinite realms (that is kinda true he did go through a nightmare to make sure ghosts didn't attack the living world and had to do the equivalent of centuries worth of paperwork to do that.)
And all things considered ghosts are a thing of the past for most people. ( He hopes that the ones he allows through keep their oaths and stay hidden)
And he can finally be a normal teenager again, albeit in Gotham of all places. But the death in the city masks his more inhuman traits and he really didn't wanna go through another paper work stuff to register himself as a meta without the meta gene, he would have to do that later though.
But he can do that later, he's on a vacation and he's not doing that.
-_-_-_-
He is standing in the doorway. People around him are getting their umbrellas and sadly he doesn't have one. He was debating internally if he should just go or go back to the lost and found for an umbrella.
He was waiting for Tim as he agreed to come for dinner. The car ride to the Wayne manor was calm, filled with few words.
All changed when he came to find the whole manor was covered in intricate magical circles and traps. He saw atleast few that straight up sent him to the dark parts of the realms and he didn't want to touch that. And as much as he wanted to straight up escape, Tim had been asking for multiple days.
So as much as he wanted to flee, his social skills are shit and he didn't want to risk the awkwardness afterwards.
So he tried his best. Didn't touch the ground floated slightly above it, didn't touch the furnitures cuz apparently it was considered part of the house, couldn't touch the walls. Couldn't even touch the residents before setting the alarms off.
He thinks he pulled it off. Of course he pulled it off everything was going smoothly and he just has to make sure he has everyone in the room in his sights and float a bit. Well until the actual dinner. He couldn't touch the food and he looked quite akward so much so Tim whispers to him.
"You okay? You aren't touching your food."
"Oh I'm okay, it's just-" before he could even start with his sorrowful excuses, someone someone grabs his arm, again it wouldn't have been a problem too it would only raise the alarm, until he is pushed down into the chair thus triggering multiple traps .
Big golden chains appear and he is arleady out of the chair by then. He opens a window and turns to say sorry but he accidentally trips over another trap and is pulled into the realms. He should probably cross Tim out of his list of friends.
-_-_-_-
Tim's friend just fell through a portal, should probably call Constantine about that.
Dick was the first one to speak up after the silence that incued.
"Did we just banish Tim's new friend to the shadow realm?"
"Wait why did he trigger the alarm? He didn't seem all that ghostly, was he like Jason"
"Probably. We probably won't see him again, do we just. . . Push the blame onto Constantine?"
" We are heroes-"
"And how the heck are we supposed to enter the realms anyway? And escape! Constantine greatly expressed that portal was one way only"
*Tommorow*
They see Danny just waltzing through Gotham and they pull him aside.
"What the fuck. You got pulled into the shadow realm yesterday! How do you even trigger the alarms"
Danny who arleady went through the five stages of denial and how tf am I gonna explain "oh you see i am a warlock of....uhhhh
I didn't think this far
OH PHANTOM. THE GREAT PHANTOM"
And after a very stressful meeting with batman and the entire JL dark members cuz apparently his alter ego became a big deal without his agreement.
Where he
Had to speed learn how to create duplicates
Had to fight off a few ghost lawyers cuz they wanted to be a part of "the very important meeting of importance"
Got asked to do magic (he's still learning okay?)
He panicked tried to sell one of his powers as a spell or him just having the copy of his patrons power.
More people got worried about him supposedly creating a contract with a very powerful new unknown diety
Got into the JL dark as a warlock
People apparently trusts him now???? As FENTON??????
Apperantly showing off weaker version of patrons power was a bad idea cuz he greatly overestimated the power limit.
He is a powerful warlock of a powerful "demon"?
WHAT THE FUCK DO U MEAN I- MY PATRON IS NOT A DEMON
"so what is he"
Uhhhhhh a guardian spirit?
Uunhuun soo it's phantom right.?? Leme do some research
WHAT DO U MEAN PHANTOM IS APPARENTLY A GOD AND IS KNOWN GLOBALY FOR BEING THE GOD OF HEROES??
I've seen Danny being the ancient of space pop up a few times. A lot of it interprets that as the ancient of outer space, but I propose he has dominion pver the concept of physical space. Clockwork has time, Danny would have space, making them the counterparts for each other
So, imagine if you will, Danny only recently coming into his spatial powers retreating to his lair in the Ghost Zone. It's too dangerous to have uncontrolled spatial distortions just randomly appearing in the human world.
His lair is an extension of himself. His spatial powers extend not just to himself, but to his lair. It connects to liminal spaces. Walking through school hallways after hours? One of those doors leads to his lair. All night diner with flickering florescent lights and you're the only customer? Carefull going to the bathroom or you might just end up somewhere else. Closed down building, or even buildings that never were there. Sometimes at just the right time, places just exsist, and they all lead to Danny's lair. Inside is an MC Escher esque labyrinth of rooms, hallways, tunnels, ever shifting as their connections to the human world alter and shift.
Enter the Batfam
I pick Tim for this. He sees a building he's never seen before on a street he's very familiar with. He checks the address.
"Hey Oracle? Is there a 147 Becker street?"
"No, Becker street stops at 144 before merging into Roosevelt."
"That's what I thought, but I'm there, I see it right in front of me."
"What?"
Tim is too curious for his own good, and probably a bit sleep deprived. He enters the building only to get turned around and not be able to find where he came in from. It wouldn't be so concerning if the building didn't seem to go on and on.
Next thing we know, Danny finds Red Robin wandering around, completely lost in his lair. The tricky part is getting him out around the right area and time, because space and time are connected, and when one is weird, so is the other. They need to take the scenic route, much to the impatience of Red Robin. He eventually gets him close enough: Bloodhaven. Tim can always get a ride back from Dick, then he looks at his watch.
It's only been 30 minutes. He had been wandering for hours, yet only 30 minutes had passed.
Que confusion and shenanigans when somehow, yet more Bats wander into Danny's lair
It's a good idea and I love it but my favorite way people take it is the 'Danny's completely immortal and doesn't age so he's forever a 14 yr old'
Like you have the literal Ghostking or satan if you want to go that way who still has baby fat clinging to his cheeks.
Your town is getting terrorized by some ghosts when a lil 12 yr old comes and beats the shit out of them with a thermos and starts scolding them after like a disappointed mom.
Like this one meme
Idk how Danny turned green but take my shitty drawing
And you could either have actual!14 yr old Danny just done with everybody's shit or immortal Danny having to do this twice a day.
With a crossover The JL are probably getting attacked by shulker and Danny goes chasing after him, so you have the lil guy just popping outta nowhere and he absolutely demolishes skulker and soups him. The ghost that no one in the JL could even touch.
I've seen a bunch of Batfam adopting Danny (and I love every one!), but it's stated that Jack comes from a long line of ghost hunters. So, what if his cousin John visits, and:
His nephew is dead and living with ghost hunters
The lab and house in general is so dangerous, he's understandably worried about Jazmine
Outing Danny as dead would likely have terrible consequences, so he offers some internships. Come on Jack, it's a few months and Jazz can learn from the Black Canary! And Danny can learn from me for a while!
He gets summer break permission, starts working on adoption plans, and starts crying when he realizes he's pulling a Batman
So we've all seen aus where Danny gets adopted by the Batfam because, let's be honest, he's a textbook case of a Bruce Wayne adoptee. But what if we took that, just slightly to the left? Instead of Batman adopting Danny, the Batkids do. Now, the reason why Danny is in Gotham can be whatever you want(I'm partial to reveal gone wrong or an accident happens so he leaves as to not become Dan) but one by one and completely coincidentally(or so they think, maybe Gotham helps push them together) Danny befriends each of the Batkids.
He meets Tim at a coffee shop(maybe he works there) and they bond over the insane amount of caffeine they like in their coffee.
He meets Daimian at some vegan place that Sam would just love if she were there and tho Damian refuses to say it there's something he finds endearing about this street kid who seems to have no clue who Damian is but smiles at him regardless and engages in some surprisingly pleasant conversation about places that serve vegan food or vegan options.
He and Duke have a class together in school and he meets Barbara while studying at the library. Or maybe Duke invites Danny to join a study group and that's how he meets Babs and maybe Cass and Steph too.
Maybe he meets Dick as Nightwing and they bond over their love of puns.
Jason can be met as either a civilian or as Red Hood, but the second they get within a certain range of each other, they get this feeling tugging them towards each other. Some 'I don't know why but I need to go this way' type feels. Jason calls it instincts, Danny can tell this feeling is coming directly from his core. They literally run into each other and immediately get this overwhelming feeling of 'same same like me'.
He ends up growing close with them all individually so when they eventually realize that 'hey, this new friend we've all been talking about is the same dude', well of course they have to keep him. So they all work together to sneak him into the manor(read: kidnap) and get him set up in one of the many unused rooms. And the fact the Bruce was off on a business trip when they did it made it wonders easier, they would definitively have got caught if he was around.
So now Danny is a stow away in this mansion that all his new friends apparently live in and he just kinda goes along with it cuz 'hey, they're nice and he gets somewhere to sleep rent free and the food is to die(again) for'. And yeah, they're the kids of the best detective in the world, they're gonna be good at hiding their tracks(they have to be or they would never get away with anything) but Alfred knows everything that goes on in the manor. He takes one look at this child and just accepts it. He allows the children to believe they are deceiving him but helps them out subtly by accidentally making extra food at meal times.
And if sometimes they want to hang out with Danny in the house they do his clothes and hair like whichever kid he resembles the most and so long as he doesn't talk nobody can tell the difference.
And maybe when Bruce comes back from his trip he figures it out immediately but he doesn't say anything because like hell he's gonna turn away a child in need. Instead he just silently fills out the adoption papers so he's ready when the kids eventually decide to reveal Danny's presence to him.
There was this fan comic about a Danny Phantom AU where when he goes ghost he drops his dead body to the floor; a la ichigo from bleach then Sam/Tucker had to hide his body. That AU but crossed over with DC and Bruce/other heroes trying to adopt him.
Danny: "You can't adopt me if I'm dead!"
Hero: "Wait kid, don't-"
*body drops to the floor dead while phantom's invisible.*
Hero: *horrified silence.*
Danny: *has to wait until his body is alone before he can get it back.* 'Worth it.' | eng | 4771af82-b976-48d5-b459-119bb42654cc | https://www.tumgik.com/tag/danny%20phantom%20au |
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Introduction to Puppy-Proofing Your Home: Understanding the Basics
Owning a puppy is an incredibly rewarding and fun experience. In their early years, it's important to do everything you can to protect them, and the best way to do that is by learning how to puppy-proof your home. Making sure your dog grows up safe and healthy is essential for all puppy owners, so let's dive into some practical advice about what steps you can take for protecting your new pup.
The first step in puppy-proofing your home is familiarizing yourself with common household hazards. As puppies are still exploring their environment, many household objects pose potential dangers for curious pups. Common risks include electric wires, strings and cords, cleaning products and other chemicals, plastic bags or wrap, toys and small objects that could be ingested, plants that may be toxic if eaten, sharp corners on furniture pieces or slippery surfaces where a baby pup could easily fall off of. Because puppies have small mouths with no self-control over what they chew on, anything within reach should be identified as a potential hazard as they rapidly grow. Essentially think through the overall layout of your home from the point of view of a curious pup—or grab some help from other pet owners who have been through this process before!
Removing potential danger when possible is one way to reduce risk of injury in dogs; especially puppies who constantly explore with their mouths or play without thinking ahead (which Puppy Development experts agree is perfectly natural behavior). Openly using electrical cords should always be avoided during the teething phase; many stores offer durable covers you can use as temporary solutions but inquire more from professionals if considering these long term as options vary depending on breed size and age/development stage of your pup. Similarly try placing small hazardous items out of reach either by tucking them away safely in closets/cabinets behind latches or if these are not accessible then prevent access altogether by putting fences around restricted areas (making note this isn't appropriate for all households).
For minimizing falls use non-slip mats placed beside beds/potty corner areas and consider padding any furniture edges which may poke out– bonus points for investing in smaller sized furniture specifically designed for animals! Adding security measures such as additional door locks also never hurt; even adult pets shouldn't have unlimited unsupervised access to outdoors as there are risks outside too! Taking these little tasks seriously now will relieve loads of stress & worry in the future while helping keep puppies safe at every stage they grow into adulthood – Happy parenting everyone!
Steps to Puppy-Proof Your Home and Keep Plants Safe
1. Contain your pup: Before your pup roams around the house, invest in some baby gates to help contain them in one area of the house. Place furniture and rugs away from corners and sharp edges, so that your pooch can explore without injuring itself by accident. If you have plants scattered around the home, consider setting up a playpen for your pup to keep it safely away from these items.
2. Get rid of toxic plants: Despite many people's belief that all pets want to chew on plant leaves, some plants can be dangerous if ingested by our furry friends. To stay safe, make sure to remove any toxic plants that could cause problems if consumed like lilies or snake plants as they are poisonous not just to dogs but cats too!
3. Replace pottery with plastic pots: Although terra cotta pots look authentic and charming, they break quickly when pet paws get near them – leaving shards of clay which can cut tender paws or worse still cause intestinal blockage if eaten! To avoid this, replace any unstable furniture/pottery with plastic pots or containers to prevent breakage in case Fido decides he'd rather rummage around inside them than leave them alone!
4. Plan ahead for chewers: If you're looking into welcoming a teething puppy into a household full of lovely furnishings, there is no way avoid an occasional mishap when it comes to chewing – no matter how much training you provide! Look into stocking up on toys specifically designed for chew-happy puppies – these range from bones made out of natural ingredients and stuffing-less squeaky toys – as well as buying a set of cord covers to protect any vulnerable electrical cords throughout the house!.
5. Avoid Trapping Paws: Be sure not check doorways often for little inquisitive noses poking through or small paws reaching beneath the panels trying to escape captivity (as puppies have been known to do!). Install spring Latches on exterior doors so if your pup does manage lock himself out – it won't be far behind you're aware he has been naughty about trespassing outside his boundaries before its too late!
FAQs on Puppy-Proofing and Plant Safety
There are a variety of considerations to make when puppy-proofing your home and garden, as well as maintaining plant safety in the presence of furry friends. This blog will offer a comprehensive guide to finding ways to help keep your plants and pups safe.
FAQs on Puppy-Proofing and Plant Safety
Q 1: Are there any plants that could be dangerous for my puppies?
A 1: Some common houseplants can be potentially hazardous for pets if ingested, including lilies, amaryllis, ivy, aloe vera, begonias, dieffenbachia (also known as 'dumb cane'), sago palms and several varieties of ferns. Consult resources from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) to determine which plants may be hazardous for pet consumption.
A 2: Try encircling their outdoor running area with a fence so they don't escape or accidentally wander into poisonous flowers or vegetables. Another option would be incorporating raised flower beds or planters with locks so dogs won't be able to access them.
Q 3: How do I know if my puppy has ingested something it shouldn't have?
A 3: Watch out for signs such as drooling, vomiting, difficulty breathing or walking unsteadily – all typically warning signs of puppy poisoning. If you spot these symptoms in your pet after they have been outside playing near plants or inside chewing on leaves call an emergency veterinarian attention immediately.
A 4: Be sure to use pet friendly weed killers in areas where puppies play — some chemicals used in weed elimination can also pose health risks if consumed by animals or transferred through contact with paws/fur onto skin/muzzle during cleaning rituals. Utilize natural methods like vinegar , boiling water and other substances advocated by experts at the Humane Society International whenever possible instead!
Top 5 Facts About Keeping Puppies Away from Plants
Puppies and plants don't always mix well. Here are five important facts about keeping puppy-friendly environments safe from plants:
1. Most Common Houseplants Are Toxic – Many common house plants contain toxic compounds, like oxalates, that can be dangerous for puppies to ingest. Popular plants such as philodendron, pothos, and arrowhead vines are especially hazardous to puppies and should be kept in a place out of reach or behind protective barriers.
2. Puppy Teeth Can Be Damaging – Puppies have sharp teeth that can do serious damage to leaves and stems of many types of beloved houseplants. If a puppy is left unchecked around a plant they can not only eat the toxic parts but also chew on or uproot them which could kill the entire plant.
3. Plant Selection Is Important – Choose pet friendly-plants such as geraniums, African violets, ruellia (Mexican petunia), and coleus that have low toxicity levels and minimal amounts of chemicals used by their growers. These types of plants will help avoid most headaches associated with plant care when you add an inquisitive canine friend to your family.
4. Remove Tempting Items From Reach – Do your best to remove any sweet smelling items–like ripe fruit–from the soil near your houseplant locations. This can attract pests like bugs as well as puppies who may be tempted by their smell!
5 . Provide Dogs With Alternatives – Making sure your pup has enough entertainment items at all times is key for keeping him away from things he shouldn't get into like plants! Puzzles, games, toys–anything that focuses his attention can save you—and him—some grief in the long run!
Warning Signs of Potential Issues When Puppy-Proofing
Puppy-proofing your home is essential to make sure your new pooch stays safe, healthy and happy. However, it can be difficult to know exactly what kind of potential issues to look for when performing this important task. To help make the process easier, here are some warning signs you should keep in mind when puppy-proofing:
1) Electrical Cords: Pets of any age may mistake electrical wires as toys and chew through them, causing electric shock. Make sure any exposed cords are placed out of reach or behind a protective cover such as furniture or fabric.
2) Toxic Substances: Common household items like cleaners and chemical products can be very dangerous if ingested by a pet, so always store these away from prying paws or even better in a locked cupboard or pantry. Items such as chocolate and foodstuffs containing ingredients such as raisins, which can be toxic for dogs should also be securely stored away.
3) Unstable Furniture & Appliances: Puppies will often try to climb furniture and unstable pieces pose a big safety risk – especially if they could fall on the pup! Ensure that all furniture and large appliances (TVs?) are securely bolted onto the wall where possible just to add an extra layer of protection.
4) Open Windows & Exits: Be mindful with regards to open windows when leaving puppies unattended as they may have a tendency to jump or playfully push out screens thinking it's a game – only too often resulting in escape or injury! Make sure all windows are secured with locks and protectors whenever possible and consider adding motion sensors near exits too.
5) Small Objects & Toys: Inquisitive puppies love getting their teeth around almost anything (unfortunately!) so ensure any small objects including coins, socks etc are kept well away from their little mouths. Puppy-safe toys should also be on hand at all times but never leave anything lying around that could fit inside your furry friend's tiny tummy – just think twice about what falls into that category!
By taking these five easy steps into consideration when puppy-proofing your home you can ensure that your pooch stays safe throughout their growing development so you can both enjoy many years together in peace and harmony!
Conclusion: Taking Appropriate Precautions for Your Plants' Safety
It is undeniable that pests affect the health and well-being of our plants, so when choosing solutions to keep them safe it is important to be agile and versatile. One approach does not fit all scenarios and there will inevitably be a tradeoff between efficacy, safety, ease of use, cost, and environmental considerations.
Ideally, prevention is always better than cure. Landscaping areas around your plants can minimize or even prevent exposure to certain classes of pests by eliminating appropriate habitats for them to live in. If a pest infestation still occurs then proper identification is essential to treat the problem effectively. Care should also be taken as some organic control methods are equally toxic if misused; this includes natural pesticides such as neem oil and pyrethrum which can hurt beneficial species of insects or organisms like bees or even humans if inhaled in the wrong concentration. Always read instructions and carefully follow instructions when using any type of pesticide or herbicide treatments.
At the end of the day it is a matter of personal preference; not all solutions are suitable for every situation but taking appropriate precautions for your plant's safety should be an easy decision for any gardener! | eng | 63f392ba-ab09-4478-ba21-55e2417eaf8b | https://kingbuiltbullies.com/5-tips-for-keeping-your-puppy-away-from-your-houseplants |
Social Media for SEO: Sharing High-Quality Links
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It's crucial to share high-quality links when using social media for SEO purposes because if you don't, you run the risk of getting penalized by Google.
Google is constantly looking for ways to identify spammy links, so it's important to make sure that your social media shares are legitimate. This means not only sharing links that have been vetted by real people and sites but also making sure that they're relevant and compelling. You want your followers on social media to be interested in what you're sharing, not just click on it because they think it might be a link to something good!
What's more, because social media is an important part of SEO, it's important to share high-quality links on these platforms.
Why is this a good practice? Well, first off, social media platforms are where people spend most of their time on the internet. That means that if you want visibility and to reach a large number of people, using social media as part of your SEO strategy is a great place to start.
But there are other reasons too. Sharing links on social media helps build trust with potential customers because it shows them that you're an established business with real products or services that people can actually buy. Also, when you share content from another site on social media, it gives that site more visibility and often results in them sharing your post back at some point down the line, which again helps build trust between you both!
Moving forward, there are several best practices when it comes to sharing high-quality links on social media.
The first thing to know is that you want to make sure you're not violating any of the rules on the platforms where you're posting, so always check their guidelines before sharing any content.
Next, make sure that what you're sharing is of high quality. If you post something that's not relevant or doesn't add value, it could hurt your SEO efforts and make people less likely to share your content in the future. So, only share links that you know will be relevant to your target audience.
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For anyone who doesn't know the Rutgers bus system, it can be incredibly frustrating. The Rutgers buses are how students from every campus get to and from class, so the buses are pretty much packed Monday-Friday. There are many things to complain about regarding the buses and it can be a nightmare trying to get on a bus (especially and LX bus), so here are just a few things you can do to improve yours and everyone else's commute.
1. Take up every seat that is available!
Unless the air conditioning on the bus is dripping on the seat making it wet and not usable (which happens often), FILL IN ALL THE SEATS! I can not tell you how many times I have seen kids sit on the aisle seat and leave the window seat open. Why? If you don't want to sit next to a stranger, then you picked the wrong means of transportation because every Rutgers bus forces you to get to know strangers on a different level when you are packed on a bus with very little moving space. So, to make things easier and open up even just a little space, suck it up and let someone sit next to you. Stop leaving seats open and reserving them just because you don't want someone to sit next to you. We all have places to go and every seat matters!
2. MOVE ALL THE WAY TO THE BACK OF THE BUS
When all the seats on the bus are taken and people are standing, it helps a lot when people move all the way towards the back of the bus so the maximum amount people can get on. For some reason, no one ever wants to move up the steps and cram in towards the back of the bus too. Everyone just piles on in the front end of the bus when there's a whole other half of the bus where people can stand and get to where they're going as well.
3. If you're the person who is standing too close to the door that it won't open or close, please get off the bus
I get that everyone has class and has places to be, but if you're that person who is standing in the way of the bus door then you're just holding everyone else up. NEWS FLASH: the bus driver will not drive away if the doors of the bus cannot properly open and close. So many times I have seen kids try and get on the bus at the last second, but they just simply can not fit, so the bus door won't close. Accept the fact that the buses do, in fact, have limits and kindly get off the bus and wait for the next one. Most buses run pretty closely together, especially if it's an LX bus. I'm sure waiting for the next bus in two minutes will not kill you.
4. STOP PUSHING PEOPLE
It's understandable that you're going to get pushed around a little bit. But, what is not acceptable is violently trucking through people because you feel that you deserve a spot on the bus over someone else. Believe me, getting on a Rutgers bus is sometimes like a war zone and it's every man for themselves, but pushing people when there clearly isn't anywhere for them to go just causes more problems. We all have one common goal and that is to get to our destination without any issues. So, help each other out and keep your hands to yourself!
5. Listen to the bus drivers and THANK THEM!
The buses can be incredibly frustrating. EVERY Rutgers student knows this. So, put yourself in the bus driver's shoes and understand that on top of driving the bus, they often act as traffic directors as well. A lot of bus drivers will tell students when they can and can't get on due to available space and when students should pack in tighter. Some drivers will literally scream throughout the bus, so the best thing to do is just listen to them. When they say "move in closer," do exactly that. If they tell you that they're only letting kids off and not on, RESPECTFULLY listen to them.
There have been multiple occasions that I have witnessed students totally disrespect and disregard everything the bus driver says as if they are not the ones in control of the bus. When it's your time to get off, it doesn't hurt to thank the bus driver. Yes, it may be their job to drive the buses, but that doesn't mean they aren't deserving of a little gratitude. It's no secret that people can be rude, especially frustrated, stressed out, college kids, and that's who the bus drivers deal with on a daily basis, so thank | eng | 289ff571-bc87-443d-9485-55e57e3f01ca | https://www.theodysseyonline.com/using-the-rutgers-bus-system |
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Nation's Report Card Highlights Indiana's Successes – and Underscores the Work Yet to be Done
Claire Fiddian-Green is the President & CEO of the Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation.
Earlier 12th grade student proficiency in math, reading, science and other subjects. Participation in NAEP is voluntary, except that states that receive federal Title I funds are required to administer NAEP to students in 4th and 8th grade in both reading and math.
The latest results show good news for Indiana's students. 4th and 8th grade NAEP scores in reading have increased since 2011 and are above the national average. 4th and 8th grade NAEP scores in math are also above the national average and have remained steady since 2011.
There is also good news for Indiana's Black and Hispanic 8th grade students, who have demonstrated growth in reading since 2011. In addition, Black 8th grade students achieved more growth in math between 2015 and 2017 than White or Hispanic students, narrowing the achievement gap between these student sub-populations.
We should celebrate the hard work by Indiana students and their teachers that has resulted in these achievements. They are significant and important accomplishments. And while we can't pinpoint with certainty the root causes of these testing gains, it's probable that Indiana's efforts since 2009 to increase the rigor of math and reading classroom standards and to require elementary school students to spend more time reading have played a contributing role.
However, we cannot ignore the fact that, in 2017, only 48% of students in 4th grade and 38% of students in 8th grade scored at or above Proficient in math, and only 41% of students in both 4th and 8th grade scored at or above Proficient in reading. This means that more than half of Indiana's 4th and 8th grade students haven't mastered the content they require for academic success. None of us should consider these results even remotely satisfactory.
The continued strength of Indiana's economy requires us to double down on efforts to prepare our K-12 students for academic success. This begins with ensuring Indiana's pre-service teachers receive world-class preparation that combines subject-matter content with effective teaching and classroom management practices. Pre-service teachers must also gain real-life classroom experience through rigorous, year-long residency programs. Once they are in the classroom, teachers should have access to a meaningful career ladder that supports their ongoing professional growth and leadership development – and enables teachers to earn higher salaries as they advance up the ladder.
Indiana's recent NAEP results deserve our praise, but we can't rest on our laurels. The future of our state lies in the hands of today's students, and we should intensify our efforts to ensure every child in every school receives the instruction necessary to achieve academic proficiency in math, reading, science, social studies, and more. These are the critical building blocks that will help ensure Hoosier students graduate from high school well-prepared for post-secondary education and training, a career, and meaningful civic engagement.
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UE4 – Making a progress bar in the editor
When we make an editor plugin, we may have slow tasks. And if we don't want to freeze the editor window without any notification, we need to add a progress bar, so the user can keep a track of the progress of the task.
Unreal Engine editor's progress bar
Unreal Engine provides an easy-to-use class for this: FScopedSlowTask. In this small article, we will see how to use it.
Using the FScopedSlowTask
Let's say we have a slow task in our code. Usually, this kind of task implies a for-loop with a lot of iterations. It could be like this (extract of the code of our Productivity Tools plugin):
In this loop, we are iterating over a list of folders to check if there are assets in these folders. For a large project with a large number of folders, it can take a lot of time. And, if we don't use a progress bar, the user will think the task has crashed.
Thankfully, it's pretty easy to integrate one: to use a progress bar in an editor function, you just have to declare an FScopedSlowTask object before the slow task:
The first line given here is creating the FScopeSlowTask: it takes as first parameter a number which usually represents the total number of iterations, and the second parameter will be the text to display.
The second line is displaying the progress bar in the editor.
Then, we want to update this bar, we use the EnterProgressFrame() method:
ExploreFoldersTask.EnterProgressFrame();
With this line, we are saying that we are running an iteration. Therefore this line should usually be called for each iteration, and the total number of calls of this function should not exceed the total number of iterations given as parameter of the slow task.
As we can see, there is no instruction to dismiss the dialog: as soon as the FScopedSlowTask object will be out of the scope, its destructor will be called and the dialog will be dismissed.
More about the FScopedSlowTask
There are three things, we need to know about the FScopeSlowTask:
It's possible to have nested slow tasks
It's possible to make the tasks cancellable
It's possible to specify a given amount of work
To have nested slow tasks, we just need to declare two successive FScopedSlowTask objects. It's useful when we have nested for loops. When we do this, the progress of the second slow task will contribute to the progress of the first one.
To make a task cancellable, we just have to set the parameter bShowCancelButton to true when we make the dialog. Thereafter, we will check before each iteration if the button has been pressed, if so we will break the loop. The previous code would become this:
FScopedSlowTask ExploreFoldersTask(SubFolders.Num(), LOCTEXT("LookingForUnusedAssetsText", "Looking for assets to remove"));
ExploreFoldersTask.MakeDialog(true); // We display the Cancel button here
for (FString SubFolder : SubFolders)
{
// We check if the cancel button has been pressed, if so we break the execution of the loop
if(ExploreFoldersTask.ShouldCancel())
break;
ExploreFoldersTask.EnterProgressFrame();
// Instructions...
}
Finally to work we a specific amount (useful when we have slow tasks which are not in a for-loop), we specify the total amount of work in the FScopedSlowTask constructor, then before each following task we will call EnterProgressFrame() with, as parameter, the fraction of work which will be done. It can look like this:
// Here the total amount of work is set to 100.0f
FScopedSlowTask SlowTask(100.0f, LOCTEXT("SlowTaskText", "Slow Task"));
SlowTask.MakeDialog();
// The first task should represent 10% of the time, so it will be 10% of 100.0f i 10.0f
SlowTask.EnterProgressFrame(10.0f);
// Instructions of the first task...
// The second one should represent 35% of the total time
SlowTask.EnterProgressFrame(35.0f);
// Instructions of the second task...
// The third and last one will be the rest
SlowTask.EnterProgressFrame(55.0f);
// Instructions of the last task...
Conclusion
That's all for the basics of FScopedSlowTask, we could have discussed more about some functionnalities, but here we have an overview of the main features. For more details, you can read the official documentation on FSlowTask and FScopedSlowTask. | eng | d1b6d9cc-a4fa-44ac-8cdb-36b466e15f45 | https://isaratech.com/ue4-making-a-progress-bar-in-the-editor/ |
the typing cat
The typing cat is a great example of a cat that is always on the go. They are always talking and, when they want something, they will go find it. But you will see them sitting in a chair and playing with the cat toys. These cats are very fast on their feet.
The typing cat's owner, a cat named Smeagol, is from another reality. He is not only a cat, but also a dog. He is also the owner of a pet rat named Norkin, who is always on the move. He is the reason that Smeagol's cat, the typing cat, had to be sent here.
Smeagol is, in fact, an amnesiac who has been trying to get a pet rat from the reality to his own. He and his rat are both very fast on their feet.
The name of the cat is also a nickname. But what makes it different is the name of the pet rat. The rat is named in a very clear way. It is about a seven-year-old who will die at the end of the day. Smeagols cat, a dog named Mimi, is from another reality. He is a cat named Janko, a dog named Norkin, who is the owner of a pet rat named Norkin.
The most hilarious part of the trailer for Deathloop is the fact that Smeagol has to keep typing Smeagol to get a reply, because he can't remember who he is talking to. Smeagols cat, Norkin, is also a dog that Smeagol is trying to get back to his own reality.
The cat is very easy to type because Smeagols cat is a cat named Smeagols cat.
The cat is so similar to Smeagols that you can just type Smeagols Smeagols. The cat, however, is Mimi and the cat is Norkin. So when Smeagols type Smeagols Smeagols and finally gets a response, he will say "Mimi, Norkin.
The cat is Smeagols cat and the cat is Mimi and the cat is Norkin. They are the same cat though. Smeagols is an old cat that is now a cat that is a dog and the cat is a cat named Smeagol.
The cat is, of course, Smeagols, and the cat is, of course, Mimi. So just like our cat Smeagols, the cat is a cat named Smeagol.
Just like us, the cat will also respond to other cats by saying the cat's name. But unlike the Cat, the cat's name is just Smeagols. | eng | 2fe3a434-305e-400e-a296-07928f794a0c | https://cattoyshub.com/the-typing-cat/ |
Pick your pitch competitive pitching drill
Encourage your pitchers to compete for the best score in this head-to-head pitching drill. When they execute good pitches, they get rewarded with points and the ability to call their own pitches. Check out the video for a demonstration!
Purpose: To train pitchers to hit their pitches and be better competitors.
How it works: Two pitchers and a catcher set up in the bullpen. The coach selects a pitch for the first pitcher to execute. If the pitcher hits her location, she earns a point. If she misses, no point is awarded. The second pitcher then throws. If she hits her location, she earns a point. If the pitchers tie the round, the coach calls the next pitch. Anytime a pitcher wins a round, she gets to call the next pitch. Continue until one pitcher hits a predetermined score or the coach ends the drill | eng | 8c6b7462-96b6-45e5-b354-91804c608a2b | https://www.theartofcoachingsoftball.com/challenge-pick-your-pitch/ |
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Razzmatazz / #e3256b hex color
#e3256b Color Information
In a RGB color space, hex #e3256b (also known as Razzmatazz) is composed of 89% red, 14.5% green and 42% blue.
Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 83.7% magenta, 52.9% yellow and 11% black.
It has a hue angle of 337.9 degrees, a saturation of 77.2% and a lightness of 51.8%.
#e3256b color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4ad6 with #c70000.
Closest websafe color is: #cc3366. | eng | 25ee470e-d176-43cf-81d7-34eb9736571b | https://www.colorhexa.com/e3256b |
Changdao Brother Elaborates on the Four Impacts of the Axis of Evil
Part 1: Changdao Brother Elaborates on the Four Impacts of the Axis of Evil
9/9/2023 【Miles Insight】Changdao Brother: The intelligence on the Axis of Evil alliance was exclusively revealed by the New Federal State of China, reflecting the strength of the NFSC. The CCP has been trying to break the US-Japan-South Korea alliance in East Asia, and Xi Jinping even wants to destroy the US and NATO. Importantly, the Axis of Evil alliance breaks the CCP's long-claimed commitment to non-alignment! More evil nations will join in the future to fight against the US, the West, and the civilized world, and to fight the US dollar with the RMB!
Part 2:The alliance of the Axis of Evil countries was formed through the supply of technology and barter trade, contrary to the allies that cooperated in previous wars
9/9/2023 【Miles Insight】Changdao Brother: The alliance of the Axis of Evil countries was formed through the supply of technology and barter trade, contrary to the allies that cooperated in previous wars, such as WWI and WWII, through financial or political conditions. This means the Axis of Evil can evade the control of the US dollar and long-arm jurisdiction. What is even more horrifying is that these three countries have nuclear and biochemical weapons, and in the future, when more countries join them, nuclear and biochemical weapons will be all over the place!
Part 3: Once terrorist organizations under the control of the Axis of Evil, such as the Taliban, possess nuclear weapons, this will result in the widespread proliferation of nuclear weapons
9/9/2023 【Miles Insight】Changdao Brother: Once terrorist organizations under the control of the Axis of Evil, such as the Taliban, possess nuclear weapons, this will result in the widespread proliferation of nuclear weapons. The INF Treaty will then also be broken, and terrorist organizations all over the world will get missiles from the Axis of Evil! In the future, the United Nations will not be able to play any role at all, and even the UN itself will cease to exist! Mankind will face a catastrophe even more tragic than the COVID pandemic! | eng | a5a52249-7bd7-466f-b792-e3b07d72a5bd | https://nfscofficial.com/2023/09/10/changdao-brother-elaborates-on-the-four-impacts-of-the-axis-of-evil/ |
inventory
Purpose: list all the items currently in your possession.
Synonyms: inv i
NLP Enabled? yes
SYNTAX
EXAMPLES
1. inventory
1. inventory
2. inv
2. inv
3. i
3. i
USE:
Use Inventory to see a list of all the items you're currently carrying around without using.
Use form two to save typing.
Use form three to save even more typing.
Note the distinction between "inventory" and "equipment". The latter is the list of everything you're wearing, holding, or wielding. Inventory is your stash of items not currently worn, held or wielded, but kept for later use. Once you begin actually using an item in some way, it becomes part of your equipment.
Note also that certain items of Inventory are containers which can hold other items. For instance, the bag you're carrying may be one which you can fill with small items. These "contained" items won't appear in your list of inventory: you'll have to actually look inside your bag to see what, if anything, is there.
Because the command is enabled for "natural language" parsing,
you can use all kinds of variations and still be understood.
"What am i carrying?", "what gear do i have?",
"show me what i'm carrying", "show the stuff i'm carrying",
"inventory", "inv",
and many others will all do fine.
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Gun Control Right In America
The issue of gun control is an important decision opportunity for our country. Many people are asking whether guns are helpful and many of us have been saying they are, or if they are the killing machines they have recently been publicized as. Gun control is different all around the world but in the United States, we have simple limits. Some like to argue that having gun control does not reduce gun-related issues, such as murders or suicide and others argue that it would. The Second Amendment, the Columbine shooting, and self defense are all prime examples of why qualified Americans should be able to possess a firearm. The Second Amendment to the US Constitution, the right to bear arms, is one that every US citizen has the right to and it should not be taken away due to present gun control issues.
The gun debate in the United States widely revolves around the Second Amendment. Acorrding to Each side of this debate has their own reasons as to why it is good or not, but those who are strongly against gun control usually find themselves going back to the Bill of Rights to back them up. When asked about guns, most people say they are bad and decide gun control is a good thing. Although it is easy to see where they would think that, if they had more information or even took the time to learn they would see how it could benefit people to own a gun, that and it is a stated American right. Second Amendment protects an individual's right to possess a firearm unconnected with service and to use that weapon for traditionally lawful purposes, such as self-defense within the home.
Although no one knows the reasoning behind it, The Columbine High School massacre is the deadliest mass murder committed on an American high school campus. In re...
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...ning is ridiculous. In the book "Making Gun Control Happen" the author, Patrick Radden Keefe, writes as an enforcer to gun control. He indicates that one change would be to "mandate a criminal background check for all gun purchases" as it should stop the majority of the criminals from getting their hands on the very weapons that are used today for such mass killings. Although that seems like a good idea, criminals will still continue to get their guns illegally by stealing them or purchasing them from an unauthorized dealer. Or possibly trading drugs or other illegal contraband. Let's stick with the Second Amendment, the right to bare arms and forget Gun Control.
Works Cited
Making Gun Control Happen the author, Patrick Radden Keef whatisguncontrol.net
In this essay, the author
Argues that gun control is an important decision opportunity for our country. the second amendment, the columbine shooting, and self defense are prime examples of why qualified americans should be able to possess a firearm.
Explains that the second amendment protects an individual's right to possess a firearm unconnected with service and to use that weapon for traditionally lawful purposes.
Opines that the columbine high school massacre is the deadliest mass murder committed on an american high school campus.
Opines that self defense plays a huge factor in the gun control act. america has shown us how cruel people can actually be.
Opines that in order to protect ourselves, we should atleast have the option. after the many mass shootings in the past, this "need" has come backed by the lame argument that guns are the cause.
Opines that guns are a helper in times of crisis when help is too far away or unable to come. limiting the type of gun you can purchase or even doing something as simple as background check will stop murders like the columbine shooting is ridiculous.
When I was a senior in High School, we spent over two weeks on the topic of "Amendments" and one of the most conflicting topics we covered was gun control, specifically the 2nd Amendment. Today, it's still one most hotly debated topics in the U.S. and how it applies to the 2nd Amendment. The 2nd Amendment states that, "A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed" (Cornell Univ. Law) .Citizens all over the country have made their own interpretations of what the Founding Fathers wrote when giving us the right to bear arms. The debate of gun control laws in the U.S. today relates to the 2nd amendment because the amendment lacks to give clarity to what type of weapon is acceptable, lengths we should take to keep them out of the wrong hands, and the backlash that pro gun advocates to believe limitations are unconstitutional.
In this essay, the author
Explains that the 2nd amendment is one of the most hotly debated topics in the u.s.
Argues that semi-automatic rifles reload automatically after the weapon holder has initiated the ammunition to load in the chamber. the 2nd amendment only addresses the citizen's ability to "bear arms" and a "well-regulated militia."
Explains that while the government has already drawn the line between the types of arms we can posses, pro gun citizens feel that they have the right to own any type of weapon.
Explains that the interpretation of the 2nd amendment must coincide with the new technology of weapons that are around in society.
Analyzes how the founding fathers' amendment "all men are created equal" was updated with time. connecticut passed a ban on semi-automatic weapons, which was appealed and upheld deeming the law constitutional.
Estimates that 100,000 gun owners in connecticut have refused to register their 350,000 firearms, which could result in them being charged with felonies for possession of unregistered weapons.
Explains that new york banned semi-automatic firearms and reaffirmed their law after the shooting at sandy hook elementary.
Analyzes how the nra's slogan of "the good guy with the gun" is what they are basing their protest on gun control law on.
Argues that the more the government takes away guns, the greater control they have over the people. the most heard quote used by nra members and anti-gun control citizens is that guns don't kill people, its people that kill
Opines that pro gun advocates see these laws put into effect as unconstitutional and pointless since criminals will always find a way to own guns banned or legal.
Argues that the debate comes down to interpreting and progressing the laws made so long ago. guns are a huge technological advancement that society has partaken in since the days of the revolutionary war.
During the Vietnam War, more than twice as many Americans were killed with firearms in the U.S. than died in combat. Today, firearms are used in approximately 65% of the 11,000 homicides a year. Suicides are carried out via a gun 57% of the 16,600 a year ("GunCite" 49). These statistics pose the question, "Would there be that many fewer deaths if guns were banned altogether? Or would these deaths occur just the same but by other means?" Studies on both a local and a national level have shown that the majority of murders are committed by those with previous criminal records. The "crimes of passion" are not very common; rather, most murders are planned and therefore would occur no matter what weapon is to be used ("GunCite" 49). However, controlling the guns in America is still an issue that needs to be addressed. Banning guns completely is not what should be done, however; if the government controls guns by other means, then crime will be reduced yet many Americans will still have them to use in recreation and in self defense.
In this essay, the author
Explains that firearms are used in approximately 65% of the 11,000 homicides a year, whereas murders occur by those with previous criminal records. controlling guns in america is an issue that needs to be addressed.
Explains that the second amendment of the bill of right in the united states constitution says "a well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, shall not be infringed."
Argues that the second amendment was intended to guarantee both the states right and the individuals right to keep and bear firearms.
Explains that there are over 20,000 laws in place today to try and control firearms. the first federal law was the national firearms act, which required a $200 excise tax on fully automatic weapons.
Explains that congress passed the gun control act in 1968 after the assassinations of president kennedy, senator robert f. kennedy and reverend martin luther king, jr.
Explains how the crime control act, passed in 1984, increased the minimum sentences, banned the sale of armor-piercing bullets, and introduced the firearms owners protection act.
Explains that state laws in the u.s. vary widely. however, even if a state has strong laws, this will do little to protect them. many guns used in crimes in washington, d.c., and in new york city come from southern states.
Opines that the current laws are flawed because they tried to tackle the problem of gun control too late. the bureau of alcohol, tobacco, and firearms can't just search someone, their house, or anything else in search of a firearm.
Argues that the only real way to eliminate gun violence is to ban guns completely, not to regulate post-manufacture care.
Opines that banning all guns would not solve the problem of organized illegal gun distribution. afghani tribes use wood and metal working tools to make firearms inferior to what can be bought from a local sears store.
Opines that a more likely solution to gun control would be to ban certain types of guns, such as assault weapons, short barreled shotguns, and imported weapons.
Opines that banning certain guns is based on the assumption that a black market run by organized crime would supply all the demand on firearms. many collectors would like rare guns, but have no intention of using them for criminal actions.
Explains that the saturday night special is a criminals' choice because they want to be just as well equipped as their most likely enemies, the police.
Explains that self-defense is an important use of firearms, recognized in state constitutions by over 50% of states that guarantee the right to own guns in their constitution.
Explains that americans believe that using firearms in self-defense is dangerous, even more so than not having a gun to defend oneself with.
Explains that citizens believe every home is an armed fortress, and 71% of gun owners confess to owning firearms for self-defense. they claim that guns are necessary and have two different groups to protect themselves from.
Explains that the second group of people that citizens must be able to protect themselves from is common day criminals.
Explains that miscommunications can be dangerous to victims of terrible crimes. the assumption that guns are more likely to kill a family member has been disproved by gary kleck.
Explains that guns are necessary in today's society, but if used incorrectly or by the wrong people, they can be dangerous. all gun dealers should be required to register all firearms and ammo.
Explains that requiring every gun purchaser to complete a training course would help all gun owners to be thoroughly knowledgeable about the weapon they are purchasing.
Explains that americans support a seven-day waiting period before the purchase of firearms. most murders are not planned at all; they are just preformed out of rage.
Argues that the final way to control firearms in america today is to regulate who can own guns. the mentally ill, convicted violent felons, and drug addicts and alcoholics are an increased threat.
Compares the homicide rate in the u.s., switzerland, israel, australia, and canada with the number of americans murdered with guns.
Opines that the second amendment guarantees americans the right to keep and bear firearms, but some method of gun control must be incorporated.
Describes beard, michael k., and kristin m. rand. gun control does not violate the constitution.
According the Cato Institute the Second Amendment to the Constitution reads: A well-regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed. This amendment has different views and one is being able to support the national defense. Another opinion can be read as being able to defend and keep individual's rights to carry a gun if they decide to do so. In either case the result of this amendment allows the right to defend one's self as a basic human right, and banning guns would deprive law-abiding citizens of the ability to defend themselves. According to the constitution gun ownership is protected and justified just like freedom of speech and religion has been in the Bill of Right's.
In this essay, the author
Opines that it is not my goal to persuade you to lean in a specific direction but to see the issue from different angles.
Explains that the second amendment to the constitution allows the right to defend one's self as a basic human right.
States that the brady handgun violence prevention law required a five-day waiting period for all handgun purchases from dealers.
Explains that self-protection measures can reduce property loss in robberies and confrontational burglaries, compared to doing nothing or cooperating with the offender. however, owning a gun requires responsibility and ramifications.
Explains that the image of an unknown criminal breaking into your house is important because it justifies keeping a gun in the home. gun ownership can cut the rate of violent crimes.
Opines that when guns are banned, there will be low gun ownership among law-abiding citizens, resulting in the criminals being the only ones armed against defenseless people.
Explains that the association between a gun in the home and risk of violent death may be related to other factors that we are not capable of having power over.
Explains that a gun's safety depends on the user. gun safety is one of the most important methods for reducing the number of gun deaths.
Explains that even though it's safe to ride in an automobile, having a gun in the home doesn't mean your chances of it being used incorrectly won't occur.
Explains that guns are involved in unintentional firearm shootings and domestic altercations in the home and are the primary method used in suicides.
Explains that the increased murder rate in gun-owning households was entirely due to an increase in firearm homicides only, not any other murder method.
Narrates how maria rodriguez's father shot and killed someone while he was under the influence and was not aware of his actions. his family was forced to hide from the local neighbors who viewed them with disgust and hatred.
Explains that the presence of a gun increases the chance that homicide or suicide in the home will be committed by firearm and not by using other means. guns are deadly, require little preparation, and may be chosen over less dangerous methods.
Explains that guns at home are also the weapon of choice for suicide, according to 2005 data from the federal centers for disease control and prevention.
Explains that firearms are closely associated with a variety of circumstances when placed in the home. it is impossible to understand the gun issue completely, and requires thorough self-evaluation of its pro and cons before deciding where you stand on the topic.
Cites the cato handbook on policy, restoring the right to bear arms, and the national study american journal of epidemiology.
According to the Second Amendment in the Constitution, the citizens have the right to possess and bear arms. This is still a big issue in today 's society as we are in the 21st century the use of guns has changed significantly. The fact that crime has increased and that the right to own a handgun has been a hot issue have made many Americans question whether gun and crime are directly related. The issue of gun control, in an attempt to reduce crime rates in The United States has also been a topic of discussion that seems to have many people divided on the issue. Even though many people believe gun control violates the right to bear arms which is in the constitution, Americans know that more strict rules need to be put in place to because of
In this essay, the author
Explains that citizens have the right to possess and bear arms, which is still a big issue in today's society. the issue of gun control, in an attempt to reduce crime rates in the united states, seems to have many people divided.
Explains that the 2nd amendment has brought up many discussions about whether it is unconstitutional to ban guns or make strict laws against them. guns are the leading cause of homicide in the united states for the past couple of decades.
Opines that a gun owner should not be foolish enough to say that something bad could happen to them. since 2009, three times as many pro-gun laws were passed in the united states.
Opines that the supreme court's recent decisions have bolstered the constitutional right of americans to own guns for self-defense purposes.
Analyzes how washington's 3,300 felons and others convicted of domestic violence misdemeanors have regained their gun rights since 1995.
Explains that criminals steal registered guns from people who have guns and are responsible gun owners. the united states has the highest rate of homicide by gun in the world.
Opines that if the us adopted more laws like this, it would have a lot less problems concerning gun violence in the united states.
The Second Amendment of the United States Constitution states, that since there is a necessity for a Free State and regulated militia, the right of the American people to keep and bear arms would not be infringed by the United States government. One cannot stop and wonder the calamities that are caused by guns in their completely proper usage. This nation needs to have a talk over its malignant obsession with guns.
In this essay, the author
Opines that the second amendment of the united states constitution states that since there is a necessity for free state and regulated militia, the american people's right to keep and bear arms would not be infringed by the us government.
Opines that there are many viable options to debate for gun control, even if domestic disarmament does not become the norm.
Explains that shooting sprees are not rare in the united states, since 1982, with the killings unfolding in 30 states from massachusetts to hawaii, and in most cases the killers had obtained their weapons legally.
Opines that educators should stand with every superintendent, principal, and teacher that says we should not have guns in school.
Explains that five thousand seven hundred forty children and teens died from gunfire in the united states, just in 2008 and 2009. in societies that have effective gun control, children rarely die of gunshots.
Explains that the new york police department found out that making crime harder made it much, much rarer. the more guns there are in a country, the more gun murders and massacres of children there will be.
Opines that a global consensus is in place, which, in disbelief and now in disgust, the planet waits for this country to join.
Explains that proponents of less gun control are often on the more conservative side of the political spectrum. the south is the most violent region in the united states.
Explains that a breakthrough study by the harvard injury control research center found that more guns tend to mean more homicides.
Argues that assault guns are a "right" by virtue of tortured and dubious reading of the second amendment by the most biased conservative voting bloc in the supreme court's history.
Analyzes how john steinbeck's novel, of mice and men, tells of the story of migrant workers during the great depression.
Analyzes how a cnn/orc poll asked respondents whether they favor or oppose specific policies to restrict gun ownership. the requirement for background checks and no guns for felons and those that are mentally ill was unanimous.
Explains that political pundits often yell that it is too soon to talk about gun control after a gun shooting, but mass shootings tend to allow for gun legislation to be passed.
Compares new orleans and detroit's gun homicide rates to some of the most violent nations in the world. the correlation is staggering, the facts are bullet proof.
Opines that the united states should cease its obsession with weapons and at least attempt to hinder this development with any means necessary.
Narrates how florida, richard, and ezra klein contributed to atlantic cities place mattersThe Second Amendment states that "a well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed". The way the Supreme Court interprets this amendment changes constantly because not even the Supreme Court fully understands the limits and rights given to citizens. Some argue that this amendment protects our right to own a gun, but is not very clear. Over the years the second amendment has become a huge debate over gun rights and gun control. This is a cause of all the gun violence this country has been facing for many years and they need a way to help prevent gun violence or even suppress the amount of deaths faced by these tragedies. One of the ways this country has been trying to deal with gun control is background checks. A background consists of this, when someone goes to a federally licensed gun dealer, the dealer is required by federal law to run a background check under their name. The dealer submits their name through a federal database system that consists of criminal and mentally ill records. It then reports back to the dealer and states whether or not the consumer has passed the background check and is eligible to legally purchase a gun (Martinez). Background checks are a great but they need to be strengthened and the loop holes have to be fixed. Having stricter background checks is a necessity to decreasing firearm fatalities.
In this essay, the author
Argues that the second amendment protects citizens' right to own a gun, but the supreme court doesn't understand its limits. background checks are great but they need to be strengthened.
Opines that gun control is becoming a huge topic in this country. the sandy hook shooting killed 20 first graders, 6 adults and himself.
Explains that background checks are one of the effective gun control methods we have in place today, but many people are wondering if they are truly effective?
Explains that background checks prevent people from buying guns, but there are loopholes in the system that need to be fixed.
Analyzes the loopholes in the system, such as selling guns privately to a family member or friend, and states should report mentally ill people to prevent dangerous people from obtaining guns.
The topic of gun control is very popular and controversial in our country. Currently one of the biggest debates being discussed is; should the citizens of the United States of America be allowed to own or posses hand guns or rifles for personal protection and or sport. The controversy is about the interpretation of the 2nd amendment and what it's true meaning is. It really comes down to whether or not ordinary citizens should be allowed to own guns for personal protection and or sport purposes. The 2nd amendment reads: "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." Many people have their own interpretation of the meaning of the 2nd amendment
In this essay, the author
Opines that guns should be a privilege, not the only thing tearing the nation apart. the trade-off is too risky and could only get worse with time.
Opines that the 2nd amendment was written in the constitutions over 200 years ago and we haven't needed guns to protect ourselves from an overpowering government.
Opines that the "bad guys" will still have a gun and thus, the law abiding citizens are the ones at harm. the constitution is the foundation of the country and made it great.
Analyzes how the article, "10 arguments for and against gun control - the financial word," focuses on the issue of guns and violence.
Opines that the 2nd amendment should be clarified or rewritten as time goes on.
The topic of stricter gun control laws has caused quite the controversy over the past couple of years, two sides with completely opposing arguments have been in major conflict on who and who shouldn't have access to guns. If you take a moment to look at the direction our country is going it should be clearly obvious that we in no way need these stricter gun laws, it goes way beyond just the wants of some but more importantly, the effects that passing a much stricter law would cause in the long run. According to the second amendment of the United States Constitution, every law abiding citizen has the right to keep and bear arms at their will. The Second Amendment was based on the right to keep and bear arms in English common law and was influenced
In this essay, the author
Explains that stricter gun control laws have caused controversy over the past couple of years. they state that every law-abiding citizen has the right to keep and bear arms at their will.
Analyzes the amount of time and money that would have to be wasted by our government in order to collect all the guns in americas households and on the streets.
Opines that criminals will always have a way to obtain guns no matter what the laws say. pulling guns from the legal market will require money and put the public at greater risk of danger.
Opines that mass shooters don't follow the law, and that most criminals come by their guns illegally, often by theft or underground purchases.
Argues that gun control will take away a citizen's ability to protect those around them in public areas. a school shooting or mall massacre, where the killing of many innocent people, can happen in the matter of seconds
Explains that state court systems have been passing stricter laws causing major gun manufacturing companies to move completely out of these states.
Explains that many states have made their own laws protecting their citizens and their right to bear arms. many people use guns as a means of hunting animals for food, keeping unwanted predators away from their livestock, and many other everyday uses.
"A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed" (Bill of Rights). This is the 2nd Amendment of the United States Constitution. This is a document that grants all Americans certain inalienable rights. All citizens no matter their age or standing in society have some understanding of the Bill of Rights and the freedoms that it allows. One freedom that is granted to us, the right to bear arms, has become the center of a heated issue in today's society and many years before. The majority of citizens have felt the impacts of guns, either positive or negative, during some point of their life. It is because of the fact that guns are a part of numerous American's lives that we must ask: is gun control needed for the protection of Americans or for the empowerment of the government through the removal of Americans rights.
In this essay, the author
Explains that the 2nd amendment of the united states constitution grants all americans certain inalienable rights. the right to bear arms has become the center of a heated issue in today's society.
Explains that the issue of gun control is not a new topic, as other nations have had it before them. canada and australia dealt with the same issue in completely different ways.
Explains that most people think about gun control as the removal of all privately owned guns, but it's not the only meaning. there are several proposals to restrict the ownership of fully automatic rifles and handguns.
Opines that restricting the ownership of firearms is a violation of our 2nd amendment. our rights are in place to protect our freedoms, but when is it permissible to infringe upon them for the protection of the common good?
Opines that the mere ownership of a firearm is violating one's freedoms while others argue that simple ownership can not and does not violate others' rights.
Argues that by allowing citizens to own guns, we are causing an increase in violent crimes. they state that it is not the law-abiding citizens who use the firearms for violence, but instead for hunting and recreation.
Explains that to legally purchase a firearm, it is not as easy as some would make it out to be. background checks are performed on all people who wish to buy firearms, and the back ground check for fully automatics is fifteen days.
Explains that president clinton banned the import of fifty-eight types of assault weapons after a government study declared that they failed to meet the requirements set for firearms used for recreation.
Opines that the government should strictly regulate and control the sale of firearms at gun shows.
Argues that firearms are essential for citizens to protect themselves from criminals and from the government if needed.
Opines that the current regulations established by the government are not working as needed.
Opines that the government and the people must take steps to ensure that their way of life is protected while still maintaining their rights.
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Buff Polish Chicken
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The bird has been known by various names including "Poland", "Tophat" and Paduan. Charles Darwin classified any chicken with a crest as a "Polish" or "Crested" chicken, most likely due to the resemblance of the feathering on the head of the bird to the sprouting crests on the feathered caps worn by Polish soldiers. Another theory is that the bird's name was based on the Dutch word "Pol" meaning "large head."They are a friendly breed, but it is best to talk to them when you approach because with their crests, they may not know you are there and fly away. As they are a lightweight breed, they are good flyers and can sometimes be found in the branches of trees when it is time to roost.
Polish chickens were known in England during the 1700s and were popular in France for egg production. They are believed to have arrived in America between 1830 and 1840, and by 1850 they were widespread.The non-bearded white crested black, golden, silver, and white varieties of Polish chickens were recognized in the American Poultry Association Standard of Perfection in 1874. In 1883, Bearded Golden, Bearded Silver, Bearded White, Bearded Buff Laced were added; in 1938 the Non-Bearded Buff Laced was included; and 1963, Non-Bearded White Crested Blue was also added.
Other poultry historians believe that Polish chickens were brought from Spain to Holland when the Spaniards occupied the lowlands in the late 16th century. Either way, credit is given to the Dutch fanciers of the eighteenth century for refining the color patterns and developing the crests of Polish chickens.
Polish chickens have many interesting characteristics. The crest is supported by a bony prominence on the skull. A Polish hen has a tidy "pom-pom" hairdo; the rooster has an untidy mop of feathers. The feathers of both sexes can sometimes fall over the chicken's eyes and impede its vision. Thus, this endearing feature can cause these birds to be prone to aerial predation. Polish chickens are easily surprised and a bit nervous, so care should be taken not to startle them. They may also be bearded, with feathers on their faces.
Males have a red v-shaped comb that may not be visible because of the head feathers. They have white earlobes and red wattles. They also have very large nostrils. Their gray legs do not have feathering, and they have four toes on each foot.
Polish chickens prefer a dry, warm climate, and are heat-tolerant if they are provided with shade. They do not do as well in cold weather because their crests can become waterlogged and cause the birds to be chilled. The crest feathers can also get frozen in icy weather. You must keep Polish chickens in a well-ventilated, dry chicken coop. Birds that look like Polish chickens appear in paintings by Dutch and Italian artists as far back as the 1400s and through the 1500-1700s. They were also mentioned in literature of the same period. However, their exact history is unknown. It is possible that their ancestors came to Central and Eastern Europe with Asian Mongols in the Middle Ages, so they could have originated in Poland. They lay about 150 medium-to-large, white eggs a year, tending to begin a bit late in the season but persistently laying once they commence. Polish hens are non-sitters and rarely will go broody. They are similar to Leghorns in both size and type. Males weigh 6 lbs. and females weigh 4.5 lbs. They have white skin.With the rise of Leghorn chickens in England and America in the 1850s through the 1890s, Polish chickens lost favor as egg producers and were maintained for exhibition purposes. Heritage breeds are being raised on more than 4,000 farms, ranches, and backyards across America. Still, new breeders must be recruited to protect and expand rare livestock and poultry populations. America's farmers are aging; future generations of breeds need future generations of breeders. That's why Livestock Conservancy microgrants now include a Youth Division to encourage tomorrow's breed stewards. Click here to invest in the future with a gift today. The Polish has a small V-shaped comb, though it is often hidden by the large crest of feathers. The earlobes and wattles are small and may also be completely hidden by the crest. Some varieties possess "beards" and thus may also hide the appearance of the wattles. The earlobes are white, the comb and wattles bright red.Though the derivation of the Polish breed is unclear, one theory suggests that their ancestors were brought by Asian Mongols to Central and Eastern Europe during medieval times, and thus, could have originated in Poland. The Polish was standardized in the Netherlands and declared a thoroughbred in the 16th century. Chickens bearing a strong resemblance to the Polish can be seen in paintings from the 15th century, and the breed was extensively portrayed in Dutch and Italian paintings from the 16th through the 18th centuries. Though usually only a fair layer at best today, In France they were once known as an excellent producer of eggs. The American Poultry Association states that the breed was introduced to America between 1830 and 1840. The breed was, during a certain period of time, favored by American farmers and chicken fanciers. The American Poultry Association accepted three Polish varieties into the American Poultry Association's Standard of Perfection in 1874; additional varieties were accepted in 1883, 1938 and 1963.
Polish chickens are bred primarily as an ornamental bird, and in the case of show-quality birds, for show, but were originally productive egg layers. Accordingly, Polish rarely go broody and are noted for their white eggs. There are bearded, non-bearded and frizzle varieties.
The origins of the breed's name are uncertain. The breed could have been named after the country of Poland. Its name could have also come from the Middle Dutch word pol 'head' (compare origin of poll tax), in reference to the Polish's dome-shaped skull.The This crest limits their vision, and as a result can affect their temperament. Thus, though normally tame, they may be timid and easily frightened.
KnowYourChickens.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com Though not yet accepted by the American Poultry Association, the Tolbunt is one of the most recently recognized and most stunning varieties of Polish chicken. Roosters have bizarre red v-shaped combs along with white earlobes and red wattles. Interestingly, these chickens have gray legs with four tees on each foot.
Are buff chickens good egg layers?
Buff Orpingtons make excellent egg layers, producing around 200 to 280 large brown eggs per year. Young pullets will start laying between 5 and 7 months of age. A young broiler can weigh in at 2 to 2.5 lbs in only 8 to 10 weeks.
While it can be quite expensive to buy a Polish chicken with "show-line" genetics, there are several Polish out there that can be cheap to buy yet still be show-quality birds. You'll just have to shop around first.Blue Kote will not only help cover up the red, but it will also form a seal to keep bacteria out of the wound. Your chicken will be allowed to heal in the meantime.Know Your Chickens is a free resource dedicated to teaching backyard chicken owners more about their flock. We publish weekly guides and articles written by experienced chicken enthusiasts!
What is cut and buff Polish?
These chickens have a tendency to be a bit flighty. You can clip their wings, but this is not recommended if you plan on showing your bird in an exhibit because clipping wings can sometimes lead to disqualification – check the standards of your intended show to see if this might apply to your bird.It can be tough to introduce a Polish chicken to a flock of other breeds of chickens. This is especially true if you have many assertive chickens in your flock, like Welsummers and Rhode Island.If you are planning on exhibiting your Polish bird, you may have to expend some extra effort in keeping your chicken clean, groomed, and coiffed according to the Polish breed standards.KnowYourChickens.com does not intend to provide veterinary advice. The content on this blog is not a substitute for veterinary advice. Please seek advice from a certified veterinarian in a case of emergency. The Polish chicken, like many breeds of chickens, can be found in both standard and bantam size, both of which are recognized by the American Poultry Association. While there have been some reports of people culling members of their flock and using the resulting bird as a meat bird, you won't get a lot off the Polish chicken's small carcass.
Are Polish chickens good to eatWhile some chickens will do a great job with a high egg production, others will not be so prolific. So, Polish chickens are about average for egg laying.Yes, Polish chickens are usually friendly. They can enjoy being held, and they often get along well with children. However, if the feathers on their head obstruct their vision too much, they may also be skittish and easily frightened.
What color eggs do buff Polish chickens lay?
white eggs Available in a wide assortment of colors and patterns, Polish chickens are unique-looking birds that lay small white eggs. They may not be what we would call "superstar producers," but they make for a fun addition to any flock.
Polish chickens may need a bit more protein as they have extra feathers to put on. You can switch to a molt-specific feed or you can add supplements like these to your chicken's diet:
What is a buff laced chicken from Poland?
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It has a tendency to be quite curious, and since its eyesight is hindered by its dense feathering, it can easily run into problems with other chickens, pets, or even predators.However, there's not enough evidence to suggest whether Polish hens make good mothers, since the incidence of them going broody and hatching their eggs is so rare that evidence is quite anecdotal.
Polish chickens originated for their so-called dynamic egg laying ability, but unfortunately, despite individuals of the Polish breed laying a good amount of white medium-large eggs, they are just not consistent across the breed.This chicken is listed as being under watch by the American Livestock Breed Conservancy – its numbers are low and are being carefully monitored. We don't want to have this chicken disappear, as it is truly one of a kind.
Do Polish chickens need more protein?
Polish chickens may need a bit more protein as they have extra feathers to put on. You can switch to a molt-specific feed or you can add supplements like these to your chicken's diet: Mealworms. Meat and dairy products.
Because chickens naturally become more aggressive when they are confined, you will need to worry about the safety of your Polish chicken should it be subjected to life in close quarters.
However, the American Poultry Association adopted three Polish varieties to the Standard of Perfection in 1874, with additional variations accepted in subsequent years.
You can also trim feathers back just during the winter months, which is a time that these birds aren't usually required to meet show standards, anyway.The pom-pom head feathers on the top of a Polish chicken's head is natural. Most keepers leave the feathers long for show and exhibition purposes. Yet, many people trim the feathers occasionally because they can get in the chicken's eyes and be uncomfortable. When you notice that your Polish chicken has feathers that have been pulled out, and that there are bloody or exposed areas of skin, apply some Blue Kote. What this chicken lacks in meat and egg production it certainly makes up for in character – and we think Polish chickens could be the ideal addition to your backyard flock.Polish chickens do well in confinement, not needed a ton of extra space due to their size. They need at least four square feet per bird in their coop, but they need lots more outside the coop.There's quite a bit of work that goes into raising an ornamental bird, but starting at local county fairs or in 4H projects is a great place to start. Especially if you have children, Polish chickens are a good choice for raising for exhibition.
This is an interesting tidbit that many American chicken producers aren't aware of because Polish chickens aren't typically regarded for exceptional egg production.
If you're raising eggs for production, a known egg producer like the White Leghorn might be a better choice, but if you don't mind eggs here and there your Polish breed might be a good fit.
They will do a nice job of finding their own food and entertainment, so you shouldn't have to worry about feeding them as much food – although a healthy pellet or other layer-specific feed is still recommended.
This breed is one of the few whose reputation is firmly ensconced in history – there are chickens that look to be Polish chickens in paintings from the 1500-1700s.
There are a lot of arguments over where the Polish chicken came from. Some people agree that the breed is truly Polish, while others think that the Polish chicken may have instead been in a Polish territory or another country, like the Netherlands.If collecting your own hatching eggs isn't for you – for example, if you aren't able to keep a rooster in your flock due to zoning laws – you can always purchase hatching eggs online and still be able to incubate your own at home.
The prominence does not fuse together right way, so if your chicks engage in any pecking behavior, know that a single peck could kill or damage your chick.
If you're concerned about raising your Polish chicken in a mixed flock, consider keeping it with breeds that are similarly ornamented or have similar behavioral characteristics.
Yes, there are plenty of other breeds with a feathery crest on their head. Some others include the Silkie, Houdan chicken, and Appenzeller Spitzhauben. Most head feathers don't serve a significant purpose other than aesthetic.
It can be tough to encourage natural breeding in your Polish chickens – not because the roosters won't mate with the hens, but because the hens are unreliable sitters that won't often hatch their own chicks.
If you don't want to trim feathers around the eyes, either for personal reasons or exhibition reasons, you can help ease your Polish chicken's nerves by talking gently or whistling to it as you approach.
The birds were prized by French aristocracy, kept for their elegant appearance and brought to this country by the King of Poland, when he was dethroned and had to flee to France.
Left unattended, you might find your chicken losing large clumps of feathers or experience other health problems – and often, it can be difficult to determine whether the feather loss is due to bullying behavior or to pests.
Chickens have a tendency to pull feathers as they work out the hierarchy of the pecking order, and your Polish chickens are apt to become an unfortunate target of this ill-natured behavior.While they were originally imported to the United States as a layer of white eggs, it was eventually surpassed by the White Leghorn, which is now the most popular commercial egg-laying breed. Polish Buff They are a favorite with children because of their looks and quiet docile personality. Because their feathers can limit their vision, they are not a good option for free ranging. Meyer Hatchery's Polish will be both bearded and non-bearded. Read more about the Polish Chicken on our Breed Spotlight over on the Meyer Hatchery Blog. They are tame but their behavior can be a bit wacky since their crest limits their vision. When in a flock with more aggressive breeds, Polish will tend to be on the low end of the pecking order.Buff Laced Polish chickens are a staff favorite here at My Pet Chicken! Polish chickens are a very special and unique breed of chicken with their huge bouffant crest of feathers and v-shaped comb.By creating an account with our store, you will be able to move through the checkout process faster, store multiple shipping addresses, view and track your orders in your account and more. Unfortunately the breed fell in popularity for several decades until its novel appearance put it in the spotlight again. Since the turn of the century they have become a very popular family breed as they are a gentle soul as well as a decent egg layer. In the 1700s it finally made its way to the UK where it became a success story. Although they were originally imported for their egg laying ability, they were also much favored as exhibition chickens because of their wild head feathers.These days they are mainly kept as ornamental or show birds but at the height of their success they were considered fine egg layers putting out a respectable number of eggs each week.
Are buff laced Polish chickens rare?
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As they are gentle and quiet they are usually towards the lower end of the pecking order. When they are mixed with more assertive breeds (Rhode Island Reds) they can have a rough time being tormented and can lose many of their head feathers from constant plucking.As show birds they require a good deal of prepping before the show to get their head feathers looking neat and tidy. Breeders spend a considerable amount of time making sure their chickens look the best.
Because of their sweet personality they are great for kids or as a pet chickens and they tolerate being picked up and held. The Polish chicken is certainly visually entertaining and they can lay a decent amount of eggs – so why not give them a try?Have you ever noticed one of your chickens being pecked? Although many chicken breeds are very friendly and accepting, chicken bullying does exist. Maybe the one being bullied is the smallest or newest chicken. Whilst the occasional pecking is nothing to be concerned about it Read More →
Polish roosters usually look like they are having a bad hair day – their head feathers are spiky and untidy whereas the hens tend to have a neat pom pom appearance. If you have a mixed flock then think carefully about the breeds you already have. Some of the more assertive breeds can bully the more docile Polish and pluck their head feathers relentlessly until they are bald. As they are curious chickens make sure to give them plenty of things to do and investigate to prevent boredom. Lots of perches, dust baths and quiet areas for the more timid flock members to escape to is advised.Overall they are a medium sized chicken that has a graceful and upright carriage. The body is fairly long with a straight back and broad shoulders. Wings are held close to the body and are moderately long.
Today's chicken subject is the ISA brown hybrid chicken. She is one of the darlings of the poultry industry because she is such a prolific egg layer. However in recent years the ISA has made her way into many backyard flocks by way of rescue Read More →
A regular 16% protein feed is for adult Polish chickens during the laying season. You will only need to change this during the molt where you can give them a 20% protein feed until most of their feathers have been replaced.I just got me a silver lace polish and he is extremely sweet and I have him inside. Also I am not to sure if it even is a him, so how can I tell if it's a boy or a girl
What is the Poland breed of chicken best known for?
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Lots of people love to give fruit and table scraps to their chickens. But not all foods are safe for chickens to eat. You may be wondering, can chickens eat pineapple? The short answer is, yes. However, pineapples are acidic and very high in sugar Read More →Polish chicks have a prominent head ridge that does not knit together immediately – so there is a possibility of sudden death from an adult pecking the chick on the head. To be on the safe side it is best to keep these chicks away from birds other than mom for a few weeks until the head ridge becomes more united.
Certainly the head feathers should be dried thoroughly if they get soaked by rain or snow. If you are not going to show your chickens then trimming these head feathers away from their eyes will help the bird's field of vision stay sharp.
The exact origin of this bird is unknown however the likely place seems to be Holland. There are Dutch paintings from the 15th century that show these chickens as a popular barn fowl.
For roosting space the standard 8 inches is good for these birds. However if you can then give them a bit more room as it will allow them to spread out a bit during the summer heat.Information provided is general purpose only and not meant to replace professional and medical advice. Chickens And More is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and any other affiliated sites.
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Sure, egg production is a major factor, but it's no surprise that egg color has eclipsed many other considerations as people choose their breeds. Similar to how a coach chooses a lineup, backyard chicken enthusiasts are now strategically outlining their flock to ensure a diverse egg basket filled with as many colors from the eggshell rainbow as possible.In recent years, chocolate- and blue-colored eggs have become the talk of the town—not to mention how fun it is to show your neighbors blue chicken eggs for the first time! This is a must-have color in your egg basket.
Some people might shy away from white egg layers, having been exposed to white eggs their entire lives and seeking something more "exciting"; however, don't let this happen to you!
There are a lot of things to consider when choosing breeds for your flock, but most prospective and current chicken owners have one thing on the brain: EGGS.These aren't ideal if you live somewhere cold, as they are a Mediterranean breed. If you have the climate for them, they are beautiful birds that lay dark brown eggs. Do we even need to describe these beauties? They're sweet, soft, adorable and great mothers. Sure, they're bantams and therefore lay small eggs, but they lay often! This is one of the egg colors that gets people extra excited. Few things "pop" in a dozen eggs like a deep, dark, mahogany-colored beauty. We especially like to set these next to a cream or white egg for extra contrast!Our warning here is that many hatcheries, online shops and feed stores often mislabel Easter Eggers as Ameraucanas, so be confident in your source to be sure. Ameraucanas share the personality characteristics of Easter Eggers, but come in fewer, more strict color varieties and are guaranteed to lay blue eggs. While some Wyandottes lay eggs that are slightly on the "brown" side, most lay delightful cream-colored eggs. Moreover, they are fantastic producers and come in some very exciting color patterns such as Silver Laced, Golden Laced, or Blue Laced Red.
Sure, a dozen white eggs might be boring. When you have a dozen different-colored eggs, though? That white egg will pop and add an important element to your egg basket.
Somewhere between the common white and the increasingly common brown lie cream-colored eggs. If you are looking to have a rainbow egg basket, you won't want to forget this category!A mixed-breed chicken that comes in an endless variety of colors and patterns. Friendly, assertive and comical, these are a backyard flock favorite. Be aware, though, that not every Easter Egger will lay blue eggs. Some will lay green or light brown eggs.While their eggs might not be quite as dark as those of the Black Copper Maran, Welsummers are known to commonly lay dark, speckled eggs. Don't forget that part of the appeal of a diverse egg basket will be fun touches like eggs with speckles!
Widely used in production operations, it's time to give Leghorns some love. They are great producers of large white eggs, come in a few different color variations and deserve the same spoiled lifestyle as more common backyard breeds. They don't tolerate the cold very well, though, so take that into consideration.Any variety of Maran will lay a dark brown egg, but you have to give special props to the Black Coppers as they always manage to have the deepest and darkest of the bunch.
Related to the Australorps, they have many of the same desirable characteristics but are available in numerous color options, with the most popular being "buff."
A new twist on Easter Eggers, Olive Eggers are the result of crossing blue egg–laying chickens with dark brown egg–laying breeds. These hens lay gorgeous olive green eggs!Everyone knows about Polish chickens—they're the ones with the fashion-forward headdress. Available in a wide assortment of colors and patterns, Polish chickens are unique-looking birds that lay small white eggs. They may not be what we would call "superstar producers," but they make for a fun addition to any flock.
Download our easy-to-use guide to chicken breeds and their egg colors below. For more fun info on backyard chicken ownership and how to build your perfect flock, check out our Starter Guide for Backyard Chickens!
Classic. Most backyard flock owners have at least one hen that lays brown eggs. Not only are they a keystone in your rainbow egg basket, but there are plenty of fantastic breeds that produce high numbers of large eggs.They're smaller, true, which means their eggs aren't as large as a Leghorn's, but many find their 3- to 4-pound size charming! Available as Golden Lakenvelders or Silver Lakenvelders, their color pattern is exciting and their eggs usually vary from white to tinted.
Note: Do not use an electric buffer if you aren't experienced. Instead, use a wool buffing pad or foam pad. The buffer creates heat, and you risk damaging the base coat.
They are also prone to scratching, fading, and peeling. If not maintained, they won't be able to protect your car from getting damaged by the sun or other harsh weather conditions. It may also damage the paint underneath.Once the wet-sanding is complete, it's time to buff and bring shine to your car. First, wash away the sandpaper grit, soap, and dust from the surface. Next, dry with a lint-free cloth.A buffing compound is a clear liquid or a paste solution applied on clear coats with a foam applicator. It helps get rid of scratches, swirls, and other imperfections in clear coats. Buffing compounds come in different forms depending on your preference. For example, a toothpaste-like buffing compound can be used for small jobs. Spray-on and liquid varieties are meant for large jobs.
Clear coat paint is the last thing that you want to damage on your car. When clear coats deteriorate, they can become less clear and flaky. If this happens, clear coats won't be able to protect your car paint job underneath them.
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It all depends on the climate you live in and how often you use your vehicle. The more exposure clear coats get to weather, the faster they wear out. If you're living in a frigid environment, clear coats can fade or appear chalky. If you're living in a hot environment, clear coats can fade or appear to be dull and scratched up with time.
Taking sandpaper to your fresh paint job is quite a scary thought. However, if done right, the result is worth it. To start with, ensure that the clear coat is cured well enough. It should have been cured for at least 24 hours.The more you drive your car, the more wear and tear it's going to get. And while you can repair certain parts of your vehicle with body filler or new paint jobs, a clear coat is not one of them. If these issues are left untreated, they'll only get worse over time. Hence, it makes sense to apply clear coat paint and polish, so it's easier to fix problems down the road.
If clear coat paint is scratched, faded, or peeled away, you need to polish them to get their original shine back like a freshly painted vehicle. Polishing clear coat paint is an easy but time-consuming process. The difficulty depends on the severity of the damage and is best left to professionals.
No, it isn't. Cutting clear coats are done with ultra-fine sandpaper. And buffing is performed by an orbital buffer. Buffing removes swirl marks, scratches, and other imperfections that you wouldn't be able to see with the naked eye.
Buffing clear coats make scratches and nicks disappear. It also makes the paint job look fresh and new again. However, clear coats will always be prone to damage, and buffing is an excellent way to eliminate any imperfections.
A clear coat is vital to the appearance of any vehicle. The clear coat polish not only makes your car look good but also protects the car from corrosion and other problems.A clear coat is an extra layer of paint that's applied to your car. It has no pigments hence imparts no color. Clear coats make the color more vibrant and protect the paint underneath it. Moreover, they can withstand any extreme weather conditions. The shiny finish of the coat makes car detailing much easier.
Polishing clear coats help to get rid of the orange peel effect seen in new paint jobs. Orange peel is a flaw that happens during painting where the paint's surface becomes bumpy. Sanding and buffing help remove the orange peel and restore the shine and high gloss.
You should polish clear coats at least once every six months. The frequency depends on how often your clear coat has been exposed to sun, wind, rain, etc.
Sand it with low grit sandpaper that can be used both wet and dry. Next, rub it out with a rubbing and polishing cream. This method gets clear coats to shine. This process gets rid of any imperfections and makes the coat look new again.The clear coat is a type of paint that is pretty durable and resistant to scratching. It's most often used on cars since it can withstand any weather conditions. However, it also has other benefits. For example, it provides a smooth finish so your car looks shiny.
Remember not to keep the buffer at the same spot for more than a couple of seconds. You risk damaging the base coat. Furthermore, Make sure that you have enough polish so that the buffer stays wet. This helps to avoid burning the paint. If not, you would be stuck re-painting the clear. However, clear coats are pretty tricky to repair and expensive to replace. If they are not damaged as much, you may be able to buff out some of the damage yourself. This will make your car look new again. When clear coats are applied to a car, they create an extra layer of paint that protects the actual colors underneath. The clear coat also provides a shiny finish around your vehicle and makes it look brand new. However, clear coats tend to be more expensive than regular paints and challenging to repair.There are a few different ways to polish clear coats. It depends on how damaged your clear coat is and what you're trying to achieve to a large extent. With a little bit of know-how and elbow grease, you can show a quality finish in no time.
What is a buff Polish chicken?
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Roosters – Like the hens, are also known to be docile and non-aggressive. Cockerels are unique because they have been known to sit on the nest and brood for a while. They are very protective of their young.For the same reasons, providing your birds with some homemade chicken toys can be beneficial and fun for your chickens and for you. They are very entertaining to watch!
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Micro Greens 101
Immediate disclaimer—I don't grow micro greens in containers—but I do grow lots of cut and come again greens in the hoop house.
Similar to the seed sprouting I wrote about, there are many ways that you can grow micro greens. In fact, if I'm direct sowing a small patch of broccoli, red or green cabbage or bok choi or other greens that need some space to mature, thinning out the seedlings is a way of harvesting micro greens.
What are micro greens?
Micro greens are small seeds that have been sprouted and allowed to grow to 5-7cm (2-2.5 inches). The seeds are sown closely together because the plants are never allowed to grow to their full genetic potential.
Micro greens are packed with nutritional punch, quick to grow and a satisfying and simple crop for new gardeners to grow.
Where can I grow micro greens?
Pretty much anywhere there is soil, sunshine and warmth. At this time of the year (it's the middle of winter here in New Zealand) everyone's more inclined to be curled up in front of their computer, or with a good book, rather than braving the winter wind and cold. So, experimenting with sprouting or growing micro greens on a sunny windowsill is a great option for new-growth-starved gardeners.
Some people (mainly commercial growers) like to grow micro greens in trays on racks under artificial light. This is absolutely not my thing, but there are a number of people online who boast about making a very reasonable living for themselves growing racks of micro greens under lights in their basement.
Search 'growing micro greens' on YouTube—you'll be amazed!
Cottages with cats are more my thing...
I know which thumbnail appeals to me—and I guess that's why I'll never be a millionaire!
What can I grow micro greens in?
The ground (like me in my hoop house)
In garden beds (thinnings are great as micro greens)
Small pots on a sunny windowsill
Trays under artificial light.
As long as you have drainage and good soil, you can grow micro greens in a shallow container—seed sowing trays or containers are often used. They're small, convenient and can be reused.
If you don't have any seed sowing trays available, a plastic takeaway meal container, or a butter/margarine container with a few holes punched in the bottom for drainage will do.
Wide, shallow containers that maximise growing area are best.
If you want a great aesthetic, pick a pretty dish and colourful seeds to grow. Rainbow Chard make beautiful micro greens (I pick these often from the garden when thinning and use them on the top of roast vegetables, soups and salads).
What seeds can I use to grow micro greens?
You can use pretty much any edible for growing micro greens. Kings seeds here in New Zealand recommend:
Basil (Dark Opal & Sweet Genovese)
Beetroot
Celery
Chives
Coriander
Cress
Kale
Mizuna
Mustard
Nasturtium
Pak Choi
Peas
Radish
Sorrel
Spearmint
Wheatgrass
Remember to stay away from the solanaceae (nightshade) family as they can be poisonous, so avoid sweet and hot peppers, eggplant, tomato and potatoes (yes, they do have seeds!) for micro greens. Also don't try growing rhubarb for micro greens. If you're unsure, do your research.
Cover the growing medium with a layer of damp paper (paper towel or newsprint) and press firmly. The seeds need to be in good contact with the damp soil to germinate;
Stand your container in a tray of water. It's important that the seeds do not dry out when they begin the germination process. If they begin to germinate and then dry out, they will die. If you don't like the idea of a small moat of water lying around, you can spray the paper on the top of your seeds with a light spray daily. I prefer the moat method—I've forgotten to spray on occasion and lost a whole batch of seedlings;
Check your seed trays once a day by pulling back the paper to see if the seeds are beginning to sprout. As soon as they begin to sprout, remove the paper and tip out any water in the tray below. If the seeds stay too wet at this stage, they will begin to damp off and grow mould. NB If the seeds do look like they are growing fuzzy while mould when they first sprout, do not despair and do not throw them away. This is a normal part of the 'growing process' and the fuzzy while will disappear after a couple of days;
Keep your micro greens in a warm, sunny spot. If your micro greens begin to 'grow on a lean' simply turn them around. They will naturally grow towards the light. This is the reason that commercial growers like to grow under lights, so that their micro greens grow straight;
When your micro greens reach 5-7cm (2-2.5 inches) (anywhere between 10 days to two weeks dependant upon your choice of seeds and when you prefer to cut them) they're ready for you to cut and use;
Because you are taking the whole growing tip of the plant, micro greens can only be harvested once. I get many crops of cut-and-come-again asian greens and mesclun (mixed loose-leaf lettuce) but you will not get another of micro greens.
If you are growing indoors, compost your seed raising mix (and roots of the micro greens) and begin another crop after washing out your seed tray.
If you want a continual harvest of micro greens, then you should stagger your sowing and begin a new tray every couple of weeks. This, of course, is also dependant upon how many you are using. You'll find your own rhythm. That's the wonderful thing about gardening—it's all open to experimentation!
So there you have it. Micro greens 101.
Baby peas growing in eggshells. A great project for the kids & grandkids
Oh, and micro greens are a fantastic idea for children to grow. I have fond memories of growing mustard and cress seed on trays of damp paper towel on the window ledge in the kitchen.
Draw a face on half an egg shell, pop some soil inside and plant some seeds. Your kids (or grandkids!) will have 'hairy' friends before they know it.
Give it a go.
Whether you grow micro greens in trays, or sprout a few seeds in an old glass jar, there's no excuse for not having fresh, nutritious greens to throw in (or on) your meals. | eng | 530ad019-b8ce-4dd6-9b3f-0b447470e19f | https://www.lifeloveandlettuce.com/post/micro-greens-101 |
Icknield Community College
Icknield Community College is a successful comprehensive school at the heart of its local community. From its foundation in 1957, Icknield has provided secondary education for students in Watlington and the surrounding villages, including those in Buckinghamshire. The focus of our school has always been to provide excellent teaching that meets the needs of every individual.
We are a mixed school for students aged 11 to 16. Our vision, encapsulated by our motto, 'Excellence for All', is to ensure that all students achieve their full potential in an institution that is the first-choice school in its community. Our achievements in recent years have been recognised by two successful Ofsted inspections (2015, 2019). According to all the main indicators, Icknield students routinely attain GCSE results that exceed national benchmarks.
Every child at Icknield has a laptop computer to use at home and in the classroom, enabling a wide range of authentic and exciting approaches to be taken across our broad curriculum. Our 800 students benefit from a full suite of arts subjects, and the vast majority study a modern foreign language to GCSE. We offer a full programme of extra-curricular activities, which includes many sports clubs, musical ensembles and other opportunities.
Since joining the Acer Trust at its foundation in 2017, Icknield has benefited from close collaboration with other member schools. Collaboration at leadership team level has enabled wide-ranging learning to be shared, and many of our subject leaders have been involved effectively in the Trust's peer review processes. Icknield students have benefited directly from involvement in events such as the Trust's annual public speaking competition. | eng | 0a3a5e02-c206-4e52-9672-29e4876d4d54 | https://www.acertrust.org.uk/our-schools/icknield-community-college |
'Govt still ready for amendment, agitation is still taking place'
Farmer-center dialogue, where did it stop? Who laid the trap of confusion for the farmers? Farmer Ramnik Mann said, the government is ready to amend this law, yet the movement is happening. If the private parties were given the right to sell the crop, then what is wrong with it. Farmers are blackmailing the way. A committee should be constituted and discussed in this matter. #ReformsForFarmers #DeshKiBahas | eng | b8f27ac5-a243-4013-8826-4219f0400efa | https://english.newsnationtv.com/videos/india/government-still-ready-for-amendment-agitation-is-still-taking-place-ramnik-mann-8/69534 |
SeafoodSource's top 5 environment and sustainability stories of 2022
The top 5 most-read stories on SeafoodSource involving the environment and sustainability were generally negative for the seafood industry.
The impacts of climate change were clear for some species, while others continue to face threats from both overfishing and illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing. In some cases scientists are researching solutions, and in others they're trying to figure out what's causing population collapses.
Research by NOAA found poor diet, changes in metabolism, and an increase in parasitic infection among chinook have likely contributed to bad runs on the Yukon and Kuskokwim rivers for the previous two years. Those factors, coupled with warmer water temperatures, have had a sharply negative effect on the species.
The communities impacted by the poor fishing led U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo to declare fishing disasters there, and in a number of other fisheries in the state.
Number 4: North American lobster, Canadian snow crab downgraded to "avoid" by Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch
In September, Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch released a new set of updated seafood ratings that placed North American lobster and Canadian snow crab in the "avoid" category, primarily due to potential impacts the fishery could be having on North Atlantic right whales.
The updated ratings were immediately condemned by the industry and by federal representatives of the U.S. state of Maine, with U.S. Senator Angus King and U.S. Representative Jared Golden introducing a bill to pull federal funding from the Monterey Bay Aquarium in response to its decision to red list Maine lobster.
Lax enforcement on a fishing ban during a biological rest period, and longstanding smuggling issues, continued unabated, according to the industry.
In response to the decline in the local octopus stock, a select committee of professionals and members of the Moroccan Ministry of Fisheries was created during the commission meeting to recommend countermeasures to combat illegal fishing and sales of octopus, and the commission on 25 May, 2022, decided to formally request government intervention to prevent illegal fishing during the current fishing moratorium.
Despite the moratorium, the media publication Le Reporter reported that cold-storage facilities in Morocco continued to buy octopus and were full.
"What we are asking for is strict control, and above all, urgent intervention by all the authorities concerned," Moroccoan Secretary General of the National Confederation of Coastal Fisheries Mohamed Allalou said. "Because the more this mafia gets involved in illegal octopus fishing, the more difficult it is to put an end to this problem."
Number 2: Chinese fishing vessels involved in standoff with U.S. Coast Guard on the high seas
The Coast Guard was there to inspect vessels in an extensive Chinese distant-water fishing fleet for evidence of illegal, unreported, or unregulated fishing, via the legal boarding of the vessels for inspection. Instead of submitting to inspection, however, some of the ships in the fleet sped away, and one vessel threatened to ram the Coast Guard cutter.
Rising ocean temperatures as a result of global warming will be particularly ruinous to fishing stocks in the South China Sea, according to the report, "Sink or Swim: The Future Of Fisheries In the East And South China Sea," which was compiled by fisheries scientists and economists from the University of British Columbia as well as the University of Hong Kong with backing from the ADM Capital Foundation.
According to the report, immediate action to reduce fishing effort is needed to prevent a total collapse of fisheries in the region. | eng | b29cc8ee-bf1d-4e94-ab87-c3a5cde5abc9 | https://www.seafoodsource.com/news/environment-sustainability/seafoodsource-s-top-5-environment-and-sustainability-stories-of-2022 |
The Dividing
Watching people in public spaces can be a creative activity. Recently, I attended a community event which drew large crowds of people together. Having arrived at my assigned seat early, I had plenty of time to watch people move around the area. When given such an opportunity, I observe behaviors, clothing choices, interactions and expressions. From these observations I create scenarios in my mind regarding backgrounds, life choices, and plans. This is a creative endeavor which creates a character profile with no factual information except for what I see during a brief encounter. Such an activity is a mental game which passes time but should never be seen as accurate in any fashion. It is more of a story telling exercise.
Jesus was a very effective storyteller. He would use stories, or parables, to communicate a complex concept. His stories made these concepts relatable to a person's life. Our passage today is one of those times when Jesus tells a story. This story was intended to address the world situation where good and bad co-exist. Jesus also addresses how this will be sorted out. In the story we see recognition of the fact that good and bad stand side by side. Jesus tells the listener that the dividing of the two will occur at a later time, not now. In addition to the timing, the story also communicates that it is not our responsibility to do the sorting but when it is time the task will be assigned.
Back to my creative people watching, while I may use the determining of a person's scenario as a time-occupying game, there are some who observe and make judgments about a person's life in a serious manner. It is true that individuals who are called to be law enforcement officers and judges do this as a duty to society. They also operate within parameters and an indepth investigation of the facts. Jesus reminds us that we are not the ones who are to choose who is allowed to stay and who is to go. This will be determined by the Lord at a later time. Instead, we are to live together in harmony with one another. Let God worry about the dividing of the grain and the weeds. God sees the whole situation, we do not. | eng | a91f01d9-10c9-4009-9eb6-67518da60594 | https://rays-of-light.consulting/2021/11/22/the-dividing/ |
Speaking about winning the hotly contested Glitterball trophy, Lottie Ryan said: "I actually have no words. This journey has been the best thing I have ever said yes to. This man has just been life changing, the things he has taught me, how he has pushed me, and I just can't thank you enough for everything you have done." | eng | ac715f39-6aae-4bef-9ba9-55e7a521c3f4 | https://www.thesun.ie/tvandshowbiz/television/5208796/lottie-ryan-crowned-winner-of-this-years-dancing-with-the-stars/ |
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What Is Mold?
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Mold, a common term for fungus, attacks organic materials such as paper, books, cloth, photographs, and leather. Mold grows from spores, which are everywhere in our environment. Usually, these spores are inactive, but they will germinate when the relative humidity exceeds 70%. Temperatures above 65 degrees increase the likelihood of mold growth.
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What Does It Look Like?
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Active mold growth is slimy or fuzzy and is usually green, black, orange, or purple. Inactive mold is dry and powdery and may be white. In the early stages, the mold may look like a fine web; in full bloom, it looks bushy. Mold spores spread easily; they are carried by air currents, pets, and people.
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What Harm Can It Do?
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Active mold "digests" organic materials such as cloth book covers or the cellulose that composes paper. It can also make permanent stains.
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Is Mold Dangerous to Humans?
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It can be hazardous to people with respiratory problems. Only a few species are toxic, but many can cause allergic reactions or irritate the skin. If you handle moldy materials, work outdoors when possible, and wear protective clothing, including a respirator mask with filter, disposable plastic gloves, and clothing you can wash in very hot water or discard. If you are concerned about the toxicity of the mold, your local hospital can refer you to a mycologist.
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How Do I Know if I Have a Mold Problem?
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The presence of mold can usually be seen or smelled if it is present in large amounts. Smaller infestations may require professional cleaning or testing in order to detect.
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I Heard About Toxic Molds that Grow in Homes and Other Buildings. Should I Be Concerned About a Serious Health Risk to Me and My Family?
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The hazards presented by molds that may contain mycotoxins should be considered the same as other common molds which can grow in your house. There is always a little mold everywhere — in the air and on many surfaces. There are very few cases of reports that toxic molds (those containing certain mycotoxins) inside homes can cause unique or rare health conditions such as pulmonary hemorrhage or memory loss. These case reports are rare, and a causal link between the presence of the toxic mold and these conditions has not yet been proven. A common-sense approach should be used for any mold contamination existing inside buildings and homes. The common health concerns from molds include hay-fever-like allergic symptoms. Certain individuals with chronic respiratory disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, asthma) may experience difficulty breathing. Individuals with immune suppression may be at increased risk of infection from molds. If you or your family members have any of these conditions, a qualified medical clinician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment. For the most part, one should take routine measures to prevent mold growth in the home.
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How Can I Stop Mold from Spreading?
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Work Fast. Under the right conditions, mold can spread and grow quickly.
Lower the humidity and temperature. Remember that mold cannot grow in low relative humidity and low temperature. Open the windows if the outside humidity is lower than the inside; otherwise, use air conditioning. Install dehumidifiers and empty them often.
Isolate any moldy objects. Seal moldy trash in plastic bags and remove them immediately. Objects you can save should be dried or frozen as soon as possible. Freezing inactivates mold.
Keep the area clean. Mold may remain on shelves and in cupboards where valuables were kept. Clean these surfaces with a disinfectant such as Lysol, and then increase air circulation in the room. Use fans only after moldy objects are removed and all display and storage areas are clean.
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How Can I Save Moldy Possessions?
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Air-dry them away from other objects. Spread out papers, stand books on end and fan the pages open. Use blotting materials like clean towels or absorbent paper between layers of cloth or paper. Increase air circulation with a fan, but don't aim the fan directly at the objects.
If you can't dry the objects quickly or you have a large quantity, you can freeze books, documents, and small textiles until conditions are right to dry them. Do not freeze moldy photographs.
Although ultraviolet light can be damaging, brief exposure to sunlight can stop mold growth and aid drying. Exposure should not exceed 30 minutes.
Clean the mold only after it is dry and inactive. Very gently wipe or brush away the mold residue. Work outdoors if possible and always wear protective clothing and a respirator.
Avoid harsh cleaning products and bleach; they can ruin objects. Never vacuum fragile items. Use a household vacuum cleaner outdoors, since the exhaust will spread mold spores.
Be sure display and storage areas are free of mold before you return any clean object to its proper place. Re-inspect the objects from time to time for any new mold growth.
Valuable artifacts and photographs should be handled by a professional conservator. If you would like a free referral for a conservator, you may contact the American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works, 1717 K Street, NW
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Are There Any Circumstances Where People Should Vacate a Home or Other Building Because of Mold?
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These decisions have to be made individually. If you believe you are ill because of exposure to mold in a building, you should consult your physician to determine the appropriate action to take | eng | dce2a6ce-59ee-4dbf-b222-5dc3b33d9738 | https://www.westernmarylandlawyers.com/faq/toxic-mold-faq/ |
Your heart might have skipped a beat when you first came across the fact that your credit card balance is actually negative. But when you look closely, in most cases, this happened because you didn't prove to be a responsible credit cardholder.
There are cases when you are not at fault and don't worry, you wouldn't have to pay up for that either. This is most common in case of refunds, canceled fees, removing fraudulent charges, or anything else.
In these cases, once you contact your issuer and ask for your money back, your balance will return to zero. You see, you aren't making any money, or losing any. It was your money that has come back to you. Naturally, your credit score remains unaffected.
But here is the thing, once you see your credit card balance hit negative, there is a constant urge, need, and desire to change it to zero. And for that, I've got you covered. Below, I've come piled 5 ways on how you can get your credit card balance, positive, once again.
1.Using financial and budgeting apps
A big reason why you are facing the recent crisis is that you have spent way more than you can actually afford. This clearly shows a lack of budgeting. Don't worry, this is actually way more common than you think.
There are many people, who are starting their careers, new to credit concepts, and more and definitely have trouble budgeting. The fact that it is such a common problem, ensures that there are tons of apps on the app stores that can assist you with it.
Using such apps will ensure that you make smart choices, the next time you use your credit card. All these apps aren't just restricted to budgeting but have many other useful features as well that can help you in managing other finances as well.
2.Bank transfer application
With almost 0% introductory rate, you can consider applying for a bank transfer. Once you do this, you will be transitioning your debt from one line of credit to another card with a different issuer.
Transfer fees might be charged but, in most cases, this is a much cheaper alternative.
3.Negotiations
Most people think that their issuers do not want you to negotiate but there is no truth in that. In reality, they want you to pick up the phone, and ask them what you want, and all that they can offer to you.
Asking credit issuers if they can reduce their interest rates is a good start. They can also be willing to switch cards. What you do not know is, in reality, most debts are negotiable, only if you hesitate a little less.
So, give your best shot irrespective of who is sitting in front of you: bankers, insurance companies, internet service, landlord, or anyone else. In the worst-case scenario, they will say No.
4.Don't limit yourself to minimum payments
Why should you pay more than what you are legally obligated to pay? Well because eventually, if you don't, you will have to pay more. Thanks to the rising interest rates.
Don't just pay the minimum, pay the amount you have budgeted. This will help you walk out of the debt trap, faster.
5.Prioritizing is the key
Everyone owes a debt. There is no denial to it. But what some people do better than others, they are smart enough to manage and prioritize their debts. Prioritizing debts can be as simple as listing all the debts in one place and evaluating the urgency at which they need to be paid.
As kids, we were all taught to do difficult jobs first, right? The same logic applies to credit card debt. Pay the hardest ones first. This can be the one charging the highest interest or the one with the highest amount of debt.
Decide by yourself, do the math, create a budget, and slowly, but steadily, pay off the debt.
Over to you…
Being stuck with debt isn't really one of the best feelings in the world, and on top of that, having a negative credit card balance makes things worse. But here is the thing: You can get out of it. It is not that difficult as it appears. | eng | 15d1b9b5-0929-4071-b68d-8b598c24d7b8 | https://pathofex.com/things-to-do-if-you-have-a-negative-credit-card-balance/ |
I'm running into an issue trying to use HeadlessUI's as prop that they have on some components. Most cases only require the default arg of div passed as a string, which is fine. But some cases require passing React.Fragment. See here.
I guess I don't understand the React types well enough yet, but what would that type be on a binding?
All of these use _as: string=? which is fine for passing an HTML tag through, such as: _as="div"
The case I'm talking about is passing a React.Fragment, meaning the type will have to be something like: _as: React.component ← this is the part I'm not sure about.
And when I try to use React.Fragment in any argument it just says: "The variant constructor React.Fragment can't be found." I understand the type error, but not sure how one would pass React.Fragment as a "component" argument.
There are some examples of binding to mdxjs in rescript-lang.org implementation, which might help. I am not really diving into your question, but just noting relevant resources in case they answer your question. | eng | 646a7733-1dcd-4c68-8550-ffa3392ff1af | https://forum.rescript-lang.org/t/passing-react-fragment-as-a-prop/1947 |
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Closed. This question is off-topic. It is not currently accepting answers.I understand that the preposition used there should always be 'of,' not 'for.'
Now how would we extend that pattern to the following:
It is decent [of you or for you] to do X?
It is smart [of you or for you] to do X?
I believe that the first sentence continues the pattern above and should take 'of,' while the second might be better with 'for'?
Is there any general rule or pattern to apply to this type of sentence to determine which preposition to use? For example, it seems like the adjectives which take 'of' express connotations of gratitude (as with kind, nice etc.) or the opposite (as with cruel). 'Smart,' on the other hand, which seems like it would fit better with 'for' than with 'of,' does not carry connotations of [gratitude/obligation/the inverse] on the part of the speaker towards the person described as 'you.'
PS. This question does not request for any proofreading: it is only all about the usage of 'of' and 'for' in case of the adjectives like properties or qualities of a person that is described as nice, kind, ..., and/or decent, etc. , especially of the usage of 'decent'.
Maybe it's the words that express gratitude ('decent,' 'kind' etc.) or the opposite (as for 'cruel') on the part of the speaker towards the subject ('you') that should take 'of,' while other concepts take 'for'? 'Smart' doesn't connote gratitude or its inverse, so you can say 'for' instead of 'of' there, but use 'of' for all the rest. I don't know if there is any definite rule for this though; I'm just going by what sounds right and guessing at the pattern. Nice question, +1!
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"Decent of you to do that" indicates that doing the act reflects the addressee's niceness. In general, it describes an act that demonstrates some quality of a person. If someone has done something smart, "it was smart of you to do that" would be fine (@QuackE.Duck). "Smart for you to do that" implies advice: "it would be a good idea for you to do that; it would be smart for you to do that." | eng | 9b2702dc-c98d-46d9-9e5d-7f8abbbda15e | https://ell.stackexchange.com/questions/338177/when-to-use-of-vs-for-in-constructions-like-it-is-adjective-of-for-you-t |
What happens if you wash alpaca?
Washing alpaca can be safely done, as long as it is done carefully. Alpaca fibers are incredibly soft and delicate, so it is important to use a gentle detergent, cold water, and a short cycle. It is also important to use a gentle agitation cycle, if the washing machine offers one.
Alpaca should never be washed with other items, as the fibers may become tangled and distorted. Additionally, alpaca should always be air dried, as the heat from a dryer can damage the fibers and make them less durable.
When air drying, alpaca should be laid flat or hung on a padded hanger, as too much stretching or weight can also distort the fibers. Overall, when washing alpaca, it is important to use a gentle detergent, cold water, a short cycle, and a gentle agitation cycle.
Additionally, alpaca should always be air dried flat or hung on a padded hanger to reduce potential distortion.
Can you put alpaca in the washing machine?
No, you cannot put an alpaca in the washing machine. Alpacas are animals, not clothing items, and as such should not be put in a washing machine. Even if you were able to dry clean an alpaca and put it in the washing machine, the detergent, the heat, and the agitation of the washing machine could cause harm to the alpaca and should be avoided.
As a general rule, it is not a good idea to put any animals in a washing machine, regardless of the animal's size or type. If you need to clean or groom your alpaca, it is best to do so with specialized shampoos and brushes that are specifically made for cleaning animals.
Does alpaca shrink when washed?
No, alpaca should not shrink when washed. Alpaca is a very durable, long-lasting material and is known to be shrink-resistant. While alpaca fabric may experience a small amount of shrinkage, it is usually minimal and minor.
To minimize or avoid shrinkage when washing alpaca, it is best to use a gentle cycle and cold water. Additionally, it's best to have your alpaca item professionally laundered or dry cleaned. This will ensure that the item lasts a long time and maintains its original shape and size.
Does alpaca need to be dry cleaned?
No, alpaca does not need to be dry cleaned. Alpaca items can generally be washed in cold water with a mild detergent on a gentle cycle. When washing alpaca items, use a mild detergent designed for delicate fabrics, and make sure you don't wash multiple items together to avoid the risk of pilling or damage.
To dry an alpaca item, lay flat on a towel or drying rack and allow it to air dry. If you do choose to dry cleaning, avoid using bleach or any other harsh chemicals.
Are alpaca blankets worth it?
Whether an alpaca blanket is worth it is entirely dependent on how it's going to be used and the individual preferences of the buyer. Alpaca blankets are made with wool from alpaca fur, which is known for its extreme softness and warmth.
It's also known for its durability, making it an ideal option for blankets. Additionally, alpaca wool is naturally hypoallergenic, so it can be a great option for those with sensitive skin or allergies.
Alpaca blankets also come in a variety of colors, weaves, and sizes, giving buyers lots of options to choose from.
Overall, alpaca blankets are a great choice for those looking for a high quality and durable blanket. It's a great option for those wanting a warm, soft, and allergy-friendly blanket. However, these blankets can be costly and come with a higher price tag than other blankets.
Additionally, they are not as widely available as other fabrics, so finding the right color, size, and pattern can be somewhat of a challenge. Therefore, it would ultimately come down to whether an alpaca blanket fits the individual's criteria and is within their budget.
How do you dry alpaca wool?
The best approach for drying alpaca wool is to first wash it according to the instructions on the yarn label. After washing, you should turn it inside out and lay it flat on a towel. Carefully remove excess water from the garment by rolling it up in the towel and gently pressing down.
After this step, allow the garment to air dry in a cool, ventilated area. Do not hang it to dry as this can cause the garment to stretch and the fabric to become misshapen. If you must speed the process, plan on using the air-dry setting on your dryer.
Do not use heat and always check the wool piece periodically to ensure it's drying properly.
Does alpaca dry fast?
Yes, alpaca fibers are known to dry quite quickly. Alpaca fibers are naturally hydrophobic, meaning they naturally repel water, so they don't take long to begin drying. Additionally, the fibers are lightweight, meaning they don't hold onto the moisture as long as other fabrics which helps the drying process go even faster.
Alpaca garments with a more open weave will dry even faster than those with a tighter weave. Overall, alpaca is a great choice for items that require quick drying.
How do you fluff up an alpaca?
Fluffing up an alpaca can be done in several different ways. First, you can brush the alpaca's wool to remove any dirt or debris. This will also help to remove any knots or tangles in the fur. It's important to use a soft brush so as to avoid damaging the wool.
Additionally, it's a good idea to use a grooming solution specifically designed for alpacas.
Once the alpaca's coat has been brushed, you can use a comb or an alpaca noose tool to separate the individual hairs and work out any remaining knots. You can also use an alpaca rake or a face rake to help fluff out the alpaca's long hair.
Finally, you can use special alpaca-specific conditioners to help make the fur shinier and softer while helping it to retain its natural oils. After the conditioner has been applied, use a wide-tooth comb to work it further into the fur.
This will help to further fluff up and soften the alpaca's fur.
Alpacas require regular grooming in order to keep their coats healthy and looking their best. By following the above steps, you can easily fluff up your alpaca and make sure they look their best.
What are the disadvantages of alpaca wool?
Alpaca wool can be quite expensive compared to many other types of wool, making it impractical for larger projects or those on a tight budget. Additionally, the fibers are generally short and fine, making it more difficult to work with than some other wool fibers.
Its short length also limits the yarns it's suitable for, limiting its breadth of usage. This can make it tricky to gauge the tension and weight of the knitting or crochet work, as alpaca wool fabric should not be as prone to stretching and can be easily damaged.
Finally, some people who are sensitive to wool may have allergic reactions to alpaca wool, which is caused by lanolin, which is present in most wools.
How do you Unshrink an alpaca sweater?
If you have an alpaca sweater that has been accidentally shrunk, the first thing to do is to take it out of the washing machine immediately. Your sweater should not have been dried if it was accidentally exposed to warm or hot water.
If the sweater is still wet, fill a clean sink or basin with cold water and add a half or full cap of hair conditioner. Gently swish the sweater around for a few minutes in the cold water, and then let it soak for 30 minutes or so.
Once its done soaking, gently rinse the sweater out before taking it out and laying it flat on a dry towel.
If the sweater has been dried, start by filling a sink or basin with lukewarm water and a cap of hair conditioner. Submerge the sweater and swish it around the water for several minutes, then let it soak for at least 30 minutes.
After… make sure you rinse the sweater thoroughly without wringing it out. Lay the sweater flat on a dry towel and then stretch it out in all directions to its original size. Don't pull too hard, as this could cause the alpaca fibers to become damaged.
Once the sweater is spread out, roll it up in the towel to absorb as much water as possible. Finally, lay it flat on a dry towel once more and shape it as desired. Allow it to air dry naturally.
Can you wash an alpaca duvet?
Yes, you can wash an alpaca duvet. Before washing an alpaca duvet, you must check the manufacturer's instructions first, as some duvets may require special cleaning methods. Generally, alpaca duvets can be washed in the machine with a mild laundry detergent on a gentle cycle.
It is also important to choose a low spin cycle, as alpaca duvets can be easily damaged with high speeds. Additionally, opt for cold water wash and low heat drying. If you are unsure, you should have your alpaca duvet dry cleaned. | eng | d5250549-504d-4eca-92f2-1c8734b727b2 | https://www.remodelormove.com/what-happens-if-you-wash-alpaca/ |
Aliyah 2: Shemot 31:18 – 33:11, 47 verses
The second reading begins with God giving Moses the 2 Tablets, as He had promised.
Then, with very little preamble, the Torah records the sin of the Golden Calf.
God tells Moses what the people have done and orders him to go down from Mount Sinai. Moses prays that God will not destroy the people.
Moses descends and sees with his own eyes what the people are doing. He smashes the Tablets. Moses and the tribe of Levi assemble to judge the people and execute a number of them. God then sends a plague into the Jewish camp.
We see that Moses and the people could identify only some of the people who deserved to be punished. There were other people who sinned but only God was able to determine what their punishment should be.
God announces that He will no longer travel with the people and Moses moves his tent outside the camp.
Aliyah 3: Shemot 33:12 – 33:16, 5 verses
Moses pleads with God that He will stay with the people and continue to lead them.
Aliyah 7: Shemot 34:27 – 34:35, 9 verses
Moses is up on Mount Sinai for 40 days and nights, just as he was the first time he ascended there.
When he comes down from the mount, he's carrying the new Tablets. Also, his face was shining so brightly that everyone was afraid to approach him.
Haftarah Summary
According to the Ashkenazi tradition the haftarah is read from 1 Kings 18:1 – 39. The Sefardim start later and only read from 1 Kings 18:20 – 39.
The hatarah begins with the famine that occurred during the reign of King Ahab when Elijah was the most important prophet in Israel. Elijah challenges the prophets of Baal to a contest: will Baal answer their prayers, or will God answer Elijah. He challenges the Jewish people to decide if they will serve Baal or God.
Further Reading
I already mentioned above other related articles about the 10 Commandments and Parshat Mishpatim. In addition, I've written other articles on this parsha such as "After the Golden Calf." | eng | d89cd243-54e0-46cb-aff8-547a452a62bb | https://thinkingtorah.com/parshat-ki-tisa-summary/ |
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What Is a Slot?
A slot is a type of gambling machine that consists of reels and multiple paylines. Modern slot machines are more complicated to calculate, and are often designed with multiple bonus features. The payout percentages of these machines are based on mathematical calculations, not the randomness of the numbers that are displayed on the reels.
Modern slot machines are harder to calculate
Modern slot machines use microprocessors instead of physical reels to determine the outcome of the game. These machines assign different probabilities to each symbol and can have more than one stop on any single reel. They also use more than one symbol to increase the chances of winning a combination. This increases the chances of winning a game, but the number of symbols displayed on any single reel is a mystery to the players.
Modern slot machines make it harder to calculate the payouts, but they are often more enjoyable. They usually feature multiple pay scales, wildcards, scatter symbols, free spins, jackpots, and many other features. Some modern slot machines even let players play multiple combinations at the same time. This makes them harder to calculate, and players may prefer this feature.
They have multiple paylines
Multiplying the number of paylines can help you increase your chances of winning. While you can find slots with only one payline, many online casinos have several different paylines available. This can make it easier to choose the right game to play. When determining the number of paylines, check the paytable for the specific game. The more symbols you get on an active payline, the larger the payout. Standard symbols, such as playing cards, offer lower payouts, but the higher value symbols are those that reflect the theme of the game. Scatter symbols, on the other hand, can land anywhere on the reels and increase your payouts significantly. These symbols can also trigger bonus rounds and free spins.
Multi-payline slots feature multiple rows and columns of symbols. They can have ten to forty paylines and up to nine symbols per payline. Matching three symbols on an active payline will award you with ten credits. Some video slots feature 3D animated graphics instead of static graphics.
They have multiple reels
Slots with multiple reels can provide more winning opportunities to players. They are designed with algorithms that determine where to stop the reels when the "Spin" button is hit. This helps create a sense of suspense. Usually, three-reel slots feature three paylines. By contrast, five-reel slots can have up to 100 paylines. | eng | 1da2f022-f859-459b-8e1e-2a21b148bd06 | https://www.rootedmassagetucson.com/what-is-a-slot-2/ |
All work will posted on April 14 if your child was working with me, or with a Basic Skills Aide. I will have my own Seesaw account. Details will follow.
My schedule is currently on my website, so you can see where and when your child's program will be posted. I look forward to hearing from all the wonderful friends in first and second grades, via Seesaw! You may also contact me at mfelsoci@cbsd.org with any questions!
Early Literacy Intervention-grade 1!!!! :)
2. Find a family member, older brother or sister, pet, or a favorite stuffed animal and read the book smoothly.
3. Talk after reading about any of these things:
a. Who is your favorite character?
b. Tell if there was a problem.
c. Tell if how the problem was solved.
4. Grab your crayons and a paper so you can draw your favorite part of the story.
* Be proud of your fluent reading! :)
SIDEWALKS-grade 2!!! :)
March 19-Early Literacy Intervention-grade 1: Parents, please continue to use your judgment while your child works on these literacy activities. Please see Mr. Ortman's recent e-mail to Creeker Families for more specifics.
Hello Friends! Let's enjoy cuddling with a pet, stuffed animal, or family member and read a book from your book bag.
1. Choose a book from your bag. Read it fluently.
2. Tell your reading buddy what the setting is, who the characters are, if there is a problem and solution.
3. Find 1 short a, short i, short u word within the story.
Feel good about your smooth reading and vowel work! :)
March 19- SIDEWALKS-grade 2: Parents, please continue to use your judgment while your child works on these literacy activities.
1. Vocabulary Review: Theme- Team Spirit, read each word: compete, contribute, recreation, and ability. Now read the sentences below and put the word that best fits each sentence by reading it to a family member or pet.
a. You show your reading __________each day when you practice your reading.
b. When you gave money to the penny drive at Mill Creek, you were kind to ____________.
c. Running, jumping rope, and playing board games are great ______________ during this time.
Time for "Friday Fun Day"!!!! Enjoy family time playing, talking, cuddling, and just being a second grader! Miss you!!
March 20-Early Literacy Intervention-grade 1:
Time for "Friday Fun Day"!!! Enjoy family time playing, talking, cuddling, and just being a first grader! Miss you!
Week of March 23:
Grades 1-2, Early Literacy Intervention, Reading Horizons, and SIDEWALKS' friends please enjoy the links below to have wonderful stories throughout the week. You may also choose to use the books I have provided to you before this break, or books your classroom teachers have provided to you. After you finish listening to or reading a story each day, you can choose from the following to do each day:
-Draw the characters, draw a picture of the problem and the solution. Tell your pet or stuffed animal about it.
-Retell the story through a picture walk using beginning, middle, and end with a partner.
-Draw the setting and share your thinking with your family.
-Write a sentence about what you liked about the story.
-Pick a page and find and write short vowel words on a piece of paper. Read them to your family or stuffed animal.
-Pick a page and find and write consonant blends on a piece of paper. Put them in alphabetical order.
-Pick a page and select 4 words to put in alphabetical order.
-Pick an page and write and draw a new or interesting word your read.
HAVE FUN AND FEEL FREE TO EMAIL ME! MISS YOU ALL! KEEP UP THE GREAT EFFORTS!
This week's Distance Learning activities are limited to math and special ( please see your child's homeroom teacher's website). Please use the reaminder of time ot to catch up on activities posted during previous two weeks or feel free to visiti some of the websites posted on my website.
Elementary teachers and Reading Specialists will be conducting conferences and planning new learning for next week's launch of Phase 2 of CB Distance Learning Plan. Thank you! | eng | 49aca790-52b9-4526-9cda-bb05a52df1a2 | https://www.cbsd.org/Page/47160 |
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a little easier on a snap-to-snap basis.
So let's start there. When it comes to fill-ins at the second level, there are a few. Kyle Van Noy will likely shoulder more of the communication in Hightower's absence. He is already a three.
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The next option at the second level would likely be Elandon Roberts, who missed.
Then there's David Harris. The possibility of this situation arising -- with the Patriots losing Hightower for an extended period of time -- was Belichick has praised Harris several times this season for his professionalism.
The Patriots called-up linebacker Trevor Reilly on Wednesday from the practice squad, though his experience is more in the kicking game. Same goes for Marquis Flowers, who has played 24 defensive snaps this season, but has served mostly as a core special-teamer.
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NIH HUB - Ambystoma
Yue Lie, PhD
Research Assistant Professor
NIH Hub Grant
Ambystoma mexicanum, otherwise known as the axolotl, is a salamander native to the freshwater
Lake Xochimilco in Mexico. The axolotl is a paedomorphic salamander, meaning its physiological
development is slowed, such that an adult axolotl retains its juvenile form. Due to water pollution
from nearby Mexico City, as well as drought and introduction of invasive species, axolotl numbers
have dramatically declined, with an IUCN red list classification of Critically Endangered. Despite
this, the ease of husbandry and breeding, as well as it's regenerative abilities, has made the axolotl
a popular biomedical model organism, used routinely to investigate heart defects and treatments for
spinal cord and limb injuries.
It's popularity as a biomedical model has led to the creation of many transgenic and mutant variants,
called "lines". These lines represent valuable resources for both current and future research and are
thus curated and maintained by the Ambystoma Genetic Stock Center (AGSC) at University of Kentucky,
in Lexington. Here, animals are bred within the facility and distributed to researchers who purchase
embryos, larvae and adults for their research. The need to maintain these lines as live animals requires
a costly investment in time, expertise and finances, but also leaves the community vulnerable in the
event that live animals are lost. One solution to this is to safeguard the valuable genetic resources
as frozen germplasm in a repository.
Here at the AGGRC we are working to develop the sperm cryopreservation protocols and pathways
required to comprehensively and efficiently store retrievable germplasm to reconstitute transgenic
and mutant lines as part of our National Institutes of Health-funded grant. By building repository
capabilities for the AGSC, a reduced number of live axolotls will be required, reducing both the cost
and amount of time required for maintenance of the collection, whilst safeguarding the genetics.
A second objective of the grant is a parallel mission to build a centralized "HUB"
cryopreservation network for aquatic biomedical model resource centers by standardizing
and harmonizing techniques, development of protocols and pathways, outreach programs, and
community interaction. This mission connects the AGGRC with the National Animal Germplasm Program,
the Ambystoma Genetic Stock Center, the National Xenopus Resource, the National Resource for Aplysia,
the Xiphophorous Genetic Stock Center and the Zebrafish International Resource Center. | eng | b849e736-f13e-4305-b72f-fae7d695e423 | https://aggrc.com/ambystoma.php |
Monthly Archives: March 2016
Reducing your sugar intake doesn't mean you have to cut out all sweet treats. Why not make your own and take control of the sugar content? The team in our Gog Kitchen have developed a biscuit recipe which can be easily adapted by adding various ingredients such as chopped nuts or fruit zest to enhance the flavour. This recipe is a great idea for guilt-free treats or a perfect addition to children's lunch boxes and makes approximately 20 biscuits depending on the size of your cutter! | eng | c4505083-897a-460b-b4a8-26acb8d2f43b | https://www.thegog.com/date/2016/03/ |
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To build a secret base, you'll need the Digger Drill. You can get this for free from the Underground Man found in the house to the right of the Pokémon Center in Eterna City. He is the same man who will have given you the Explorer's Kit. You'll have to complete two tasks for him, though they can both be done in the same visit to the Grand Underground so don't feel like you need to return in between. The first task is to just venture into the Grand Underground, and then the second task is to do some digging! You can do both in one trip and return to get the rewards for both tasks at once - you get the Digger Drill for doing your first dig. If you're unsure on how to dig, head over to our quick tutorial for some tips!
Once you have the Digger Drill, creating a Secret Base is super easy! Head down into the Grand Underground using your Explorer's kit and pick any wall where you'd like a Secret Base. Press A when facing your chosen wall and you'll get the option to create an opening into a Secret Base. You can only make one, and if you choose to use your Digger Drill again, then you'll destroy your previous base and it'll also break your Digger Drill - meaning you'll have to buy another from a Sphere Trader in the Underground.
The Secret Base is used to display the Statues you find during your diggings in the Grand Underground. You can find shiny ones too! For more information on all the statues, head to our Statues List.
To decorate, interact with the orb to the right of the cave entrance and then choose to place down statues (if you have some, of course). Placing down Statues will increase the encounter rate of the displayed Pokémon's type in the various caverns.
Guide Information
This strategy guide for Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl contains all the information Pokémon trainers will need to complete the game and catch every single Pokémon!
In this remake of the classic Pokémon Diamond & Pearl, you'll journey through the mystical Sinnoh region to become a Pokémon master. Along the way, you'll confront the scheming Team Galactic and witness the awesome power of the Legendary Dialga or Palkia. | eng | ad2872aa-d498-4e68-840d-356252581d5e | https://www.gamerguides.com/pokemon-brilliant-diamond-and-shining-pearl/guide/grand-underground/secret-base/how-to-make-secret-bases-in-the-grand-underground |
How To Get From Bali To Lombok
Bali and Lombok are two of the most popular tourist destinations in Indonesia. Bali is known for its lush jungles, beautiful beaches, and rich culture, while Lombok is known for its stunning mountains and pristine beaches.
If you're looking to travel between these two islands, there are a few different methods you can use. The most popular way to get from Bali to Lombok is by boat. There are several ferry services that operate between the two islands, and the journey usually takes around two hours.
Another popular way to get between Bali and Lombok is by plane. There are several airlines that operate flights between the two airports, and the journey usually takes around 30 minutes.
Finally, you can also travel by road. There are a few different routes you can take, and the journey usually takes around six hours. However, the roads can be quite dangerous, so it's advisable to take caution if you choose to travel by road.
How long is the ferry ride from Bali to Lombok?
The ferry ride from Bali to Lombok is a popular way to travel between the two islands and takes around two hours. There are several ferries that operate the route and they depart from different ports on each island.
The cheapest ferry option is the slow ferry, which takes around two hours and 45 minutes. The fast ferry is much quicker, taking only an hour and 15 minutes, but is also more expensive.
The ports that the ferries depart from are:
Bali: Padangbai, Sanur, Benoa and Serangan
Lombok: Bangsal and Teluk Nara
How do you travel from Bali to Lombok?
Many travelers want to know how to travel from Bali to Lombok. The answer is actually quite simple. There are several ways to make the journey, but the most popular option is to take a ferry from Padangbai in Bali to Lembar in Lombok.
The ferry journey between Padangbai and Lembar takes around two hours and costs around 200,000 rupiah per person. The ferry leaves Padangbai at 7am and 2pm, and leaves Lembar at 8am and 4pm.
If you don't want to take the ferry, you can also fly from Bali to Lombok. The flight from Bali to Lombok takes around 40 minutes and costs around 700,000 rupiah per person.
Another option is to take a bus from Bali to Mataram, the capital of Lombok. The bus journey takes around six hours and costs around 100,000 rupiah per person.
If you have any questions about how to travel from Bali to Lombok, don't hesitate to ask the locals or your travel agent. They will be happy to help.
How much is a fast boat from Bali to Lombok?
How much is a fast boat from Bali to Lombok?
There are a few different fast boat companies that offer trips from Bali to Lombok, and the prices vary depending on the company and the type of ticket you buy. generally, the prices range from around 100 USD to 350 USD.
The most popular fast boat company between Bali and Lombok is Gili Cat, and their prices start at 130 USD for a one-way ticket. However, Gili Cat tickets do not include a return trip, so you would need to purchase a separate ticket if you want to come back from Lombok to Bali.
Another popular fast boat company is Wahana Gili Ocean, and their prices start at 125 USD for a one-way ticket. Wahana Gili Ocean also offers a return trip ticket for 245 USD.
There are also a few other fast boat companies that offer trips between Bali and Lombok, so it is best to do a bit of research and compare prices before deciding which company to go with.
How much is a ferry from Bali to Lombok?
How much is a ferry from Bali to Lombok?
There are a few different ferry options when travelling from Bali to Lombok. The most popular option is the fast boat, which takes around 90 minutes and costs around Rp600,000 (US$44) one way. The slow boat option is a bit cheaper, but takes around four hours to reach Lombok. There is also a ferry service that runs from Padangbai in Bali to Lembar in Lombok, which takes around 12 hours and costs around Rp200,000 (US$15) one way.
Is Lombok cheaper than Bali?
Is Lombok cheaper than Bali? This is a question that is often asked by tourists looking to visit Indonesia. The answer, however, is not a straightforward one.
Lombok is certainly cheaper than Bali, but this does not mean that it is always cheaper. The cost of living in Lombok is generally lower than in Bali, but there are some exceptions. For example, the cost of accommodation can be more expensive in Lombok, particularly in the popular tourist areas.
One of the main reasons that Lombok is cheaper than Bali is that it is not as developed. Lombok is still a relatively undeveloped island, which means that there are not as many tourist facilities and services. This also means that the cost of living is lower.
Overall, Lombok is cheaper than Bali, but there are some areas where Bali is more affordable. It is important to do your research before deciding which island to visit.
How many days in Lombok is enough?
How many days in Lombok is enough?
This is a question that is often asked by travelers who are planning a trip to the island of Lombok. The answer, of course, depends on what you want to do while you're there. If you're just planning to relax on the beach, then a few days should be plenty. However, if you want to explore all that Lombok has to offer, then you'll need to stay for at least a week.
Some of the things you can do on Lombok include sunbathing on the beach, swimming in the ocean, snorkeling, diving, hiking, biking, and exploring the villages. There are also a few temples and mosques that are worth visiting. If you're interested in learning about the culture and the people, then a cultural tour is a good option.
Lombok is a fairly small island, and it's easy to get around. The main tourist areas are located in the south and the west, so those are the areas you'll want to focus on. There are also some great beaches located in the north and the east.
So, how many days in Lombok is enough? It really depends on what you want to do. If you're just looking to relax on the beach, then a few days should be fine. If you want to explore the island, then you'll need at least a week.
Is Lombok worth visiting?
Is Lombok worth visiting?
In a word, yes. Lombok is a beautiful island located in the heart of the Indonesian archipelago that offers visitors a wealth of natural and cultural attractions.
Lombok is a relatively small island, measuring only about 190 kilometers long and 80 kilometers wide. But what the island lacks in size it makes up for in diversity. Lombok is home to a wide range of landscapes and ecosystems, from the arid lowlands and savannas in the south to the lush highlands and rainforests in the north.
Lombok is also home to a rich and diverse culture. The island's traditional Sasak culture is still very much alive and well, and visitors can experience it firsthand by visiting villages and attending cultural ceremonies.
So, is Lombok worth visiting? Definitely. The island has something to offer everyone, from nature lovers to culture enthusiasts | eng | 1ba707b6-fb70-492a-bc03-5c3991b52c91 | https://labuan-bajo.com/how-to-get-from-bali-to-lombok/ |
FAQs on Breastfeeding: Why do some babies suddenly stop breastfeeding?
The cause may be as simple as the mother beginning to smell different; for example, if she eats a lot of garlic, or uses a new kind of soap or perfume. On the other hand, it may be something serious, For instance, a baby who stops suckling may have developed a serious infection or may have suffered brain damage.
Other cases include a very small baby weighing less than 1800 gms who needs expressed breast milk given with a cup or bondla (also called paladai or jhinook) until she can suckle more strongly; a baby having a blocked nose due to a cold or once having thrush (a fungal infection) in her mouth; a baby who is used to the teat of a bottle, and one who has been separated from the mother for some time.
Sometimes, a mother may have an oversupply of milk and a large amount of milk may pour into the baby's mouth, making her choke. In such cases, we advise the mother to express some milk before each feed. Or the mother could lie on her back, and keep the baby on her chest and then breastfeed. Sometimes, of course, the baby may really not be getting enough milk. | eng | 602b7af3-64b4-48e0-a90a-e589a6cd2ffa | https://www.babychakra.com/learn/807-faqs-on-breastfeeding-why-do-some-babies-suddenly-stop-breastfeeding |
Incident Response
Incident Response
Impact Review
Cyber Incident Impact Assessment is an integral part of Incident response and management. It is a process by which the anticipated effects on reputation and infrastructure are measured to inform the decision making process stakeholders. This process can often be seen as complex and confusing, particularly for key stakeholders. However, if managed well it offers an opportunity to de-risk incident and enhance reputation.
Investigation
Investigate every aspect of an incident to detect and fend off attacker quickly.
Investigations can provide insights into where an attack originated from, how a compromise happened, what resources were compromised, what data was lost, and more, along with a timeline for the incident. Being able to reconstruct and analyze an incident helps to inform and improve organizational defenses to ensure that similar incidents don't happen in the future.
Mitigation
Mitigate the incidents and attack vectors quickly to prevent the possible recurrence.
Manage Reputation
Damage done to Digital wellbeing as a result of cyber security incidents can undermine public confidence in organizations and consume significant resources to respond to. It takes ages to build Reputations, but when it comes to re creating from the damaged one- we make rapid strides. From white listing genuine resources to taking down Attacker resources is what we do perform on day to day basis. | eng | a6f70480-1e28-4353-a7e8-e754755322eb | https://rakshaniti.com/services/incident-response/ |
Lipids And Heart Health
Lipids And Heart Health Oct 04, 2019
Abnormal lipids have been identified long back as a risk factor for getting coronary artery disease (CAD) leading to heart attack. Initially, elevated cholesterol was considered as a risk, but now even abnormal constituents (Dyslipidemia) is labelled as a risk factor. Metabolism of fats is complex. Simply put the dietary fats undergo absorption in intestines with help of enzymatic breakdown and are transported through circulation to liver for resynthesis and storage. The fats are released from liver and are transported to muscle cells for utilisation during activity. The fat is transported as complexes, called as lipoproteins which can be measured in blood.
The traditional way to measure cholesterol is to do a full lipid profile. Fasting is preferred however, non-fasting blood sample is also fine as only triglycerides are affected. The lipid profile consists of two components – good cholesterol (HDL or high density lipoprotein) and bad cholesterol which comprises TC (Total cholesterol) LDL (Low density lipoprotein) VLDL (Very low density lipoprotein) TG (Triglycerides). Another way to evaluate is ApoB (bad lipoproteins) to ApoA (good lipoproteins) ratio which should be low ideally. The bad components cause injury to lining of vessels called endothelium. Once damaged, the harmful constituents of blood penetrate this lining and accumulate underneath it. This stimulates an injury response which causes accumulation of fat, muscle cells, inflammatory cells, calcium leading to formation of deposits called as plaques which protrudes into lumen causing blockages. With passage of time, the plaque continues to grow and further compromises the lumen of vessel leading to onset of symptoms. Sometimes it bursts suddenly leading to a heart attack.
The primary component on which the recommendations for treatment are based is LDL cholesterol. The normal level of LDL cholesterol for low risk individuals is suggested to be less than 116mg/dl. As the risk perception based on other associated factors goes up, the level of LDL recommended goes down. For individuals at highest risk LDL levels less than 55mg/dl is recommended. Level at which treatment is begun with drugs called as statins is different for different risk groups for example if LDL is 140 in a low risk individual, life style modification is strongly advocated first rather than medication. The amount of risk associated can be put simply as every 10% increase in total cholesterol increases coronary artery disease risk by 20% to 30%. Every 1% increase in HDL cholesterol reduces risk of CAD by 2 to 3%. A 1% rise in LDL cholesterol increases risk by 2 to 3%. It is strongly recommended to measure lipid profile at least once at age 30 yrs. Subsequently it can be repeated at a frequency depending on seriousness of abnormality detected. The higher the risk based on associated factors the more the frequency of repetition.
Treatment depends on risk factors. life style measures diet and exercise should be advocated for every individual. For high risk individuals, medications mainly statins are indicated. | eng | 7b21d5dd-59dc-441a-b850-c57373dd215a | https://www.fortishealthcare.com/bn/blogs/lipids-and-heart-health |
Discover Lincoln Wherever You Are in the World
Introduction
Law and Criminology at Lincoln offer an introduction to the fundamental elements of law, enabling students to develop legal skills and sound knowledge of the professionally required foundation areas of law while specialising in an area that interests them.
How You Study
The LLB (Hons) Law and Criminology degree at Lincoln offers students the chance to study for a law degree while deepening their understanding of the causes and consequences of crime.
The programme considers the rules by which society is organised, how they can be changed, and what happens when they are broken. It draws on a range of disciplines, including sociology, anthropology, and psychology, as well as law, meaning that graduates can progress to a diverse range of careers.
In addition to the fundamentals of law, a third of the course consists of criminology modules, which can include Applying Criminology; Images of Crime and Criminal Justice; and Human Rights (Social Sciences).
Modules
First Year
Constitutional and Administrative Law (Core)
Contract Law (Core)
Images of Crime and Criminal Justice (Core)
Legal Systems and Skills (Core)
Second Year
Applying Criminology (Core)
Criminal Law (Core)
European Union Law (Core)
Land Law (Core)
Financial Services Regulation (Option)†
Study Abroad (Option)†
Third Year
Equity and Trusts (Core)
Human Rights (Social Sciences) (Core)
Law of Tort (Core)
Penology and Penal Policy (Core)
War Crimes and Genocide (Core)"The course provided me with an excellent understanding of the theory and practice that underpins many of the agencies within the criminal justice system and helped me to develop the skills required to be an academic."
Gary Saunders, Law and Criminology graduateHow You Are Assessed
In addition to closed and open book examinations, students are assessed by coursework which takes the form of assignments, mooting, individual and group presentations, and workbooks. Written assignments may be in the form of an in-depth case study, an essay, or writing a review. Coursework aims to provide students with an important opportunity to gauge how they are coping with various subject areas and levels of study before having to sit an examination.
Study Abroad and Placement Opportunities
Between their second and final years, students are able to take time out to study abroad or gain experience through a work placement. Those who choose to do so are responsible for covering their own travel, accommodation, and general living costs. Please note that places on the study abroad scheme are limited and allocated competitively.
Career Opportunities
Both Law and Criminology graduates have career prospects both within and outside of the legal profession. Some pursue paths to become barristers or solicitors, while those specialising in criminology may follow careers in the police and criminal justice networks. Those wishing to embark on careers in corporate law may take further legal qualifications to qualify as solicitors.
Professional Practice
Students are encouraged to gain as much experience as possible during the degree. They can develop their practical legal skills in the University's moot court, and by entering competitions in mooting and negotiation. There is a University pro bono Law Clinic, where students have the opportunity to give legal advice to real people, under supervision.
Entry Requirements 2023-24
United Kingdom
A Level: BBC (112 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 3 A levels or equivalent qualifications). We | eng | a4ab9288-46f1-4270-9ce6-48b40c77aa28 | https://www.lawstudies.com/institutions/university-of-lincoln/llb-hons-law-and-criminology |
Yeah, they're probably not kyber powered beams, just laser beam weapons of the sort we've already seen at various scales from the LAAT side-gunner pods, to the Blade Wing prototype's main weapon, the SPHA heavy artillery, the cannon on the underside of the Venator, all the way up to the Death Star.
That said, the idea of a ship with a kyber powered weapons system, or even a specifically lightsaber powered ranged weapon is hardly without precedent. Not counting the Death Stars & Starkiller, the most obvious example is this thing from the Temple's forbidden archives. Basically a lightsaber powered laser sniper rifle that can blow a hole clean through damn near anything.
Interestingly in the High Republic the Jedi Vectors require a lightsaber to unlock it's weapons systems. I'm not clear on whether this is purely a security/philosophical measure, or whether the kyber actually powers the weapons themselves. Probably the former, but the latter seems plausible enough, maybe in the distant past. Which takes us out of canon and into Lego of all things with the Arrowhead, which is basically exactly that; a recreation of an ancient kyper-powered Jedi fighter design.
Honestly as silly as the Lego shows are (by design) the basic concept is sound. We already know that the ancient Sith (among others) made more than one kyber powered super-weapon, so why not something more in the mid-range? Personally I like the idea that the fall of the Old Republic and the rise of the various Sith Empires was essentially a galaxy wide apocalyptic event that brought with it the loss of an awful lot of knowledge and technology that's never been re-discovered.
Lightsaber ships are a little too "kewl" for my tastes. Do they have Force fields as well?
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IIRC the Arrowhead projects a kind of energy bow wake thing that basically makes it untouchable from the front, but again, we're talking about a Lego show for kids. "Kewl" in this context is entirely appropriate and permissible.
As for in canon . . . honestly it's all about the context. What we're seeing in Andor looks to me like the Star Wars version of this moment; a specialist, limited use weapon that has some utility and offers a certain element of surprise from it's unconventional nature, but not some all-purpose instant-win weapon.
Star Wars certainly isn't adverse to unconventional or exotic weaponry. Lightsabers themselves (and their variant types) are a relic from a bygone age. Then you have various kinds of disruptors and disintegration type weapons (which I suppose includes Sabine's own "Duchess" Arc Pulse Generator.) The Geonosian have their decidedly non-standard sonic weaponry, the Umbaran and Gungans both have very different and rather exotic plasma weapons, and of course you have the many many types of electro/vibro/force melee weapons. | eng | 9cd05b77-8831-49da-80e9-6279bfa95e08 | https://www.trekbbs.com/threads/star-wars-andor-anticipation-thread.296825/page-17 |
An article published recently in a North Carolina newspaper makes an important point in discussing elder financial abuse. Ms. Julie Wiggins, the Regional Long Term Care Ombudsman for the High Country Area Agency on Aging, said the following about people who defraud the elderly:
"These people are educated and skilled at what they do. They have narrowed it down to a science."
Not only that: seniors today, as a generation, are characterized as trusting and wanting to do the right thing. Therefore, all things considered "scams," where the fraudulent individuals ask an elderly person to prepay taxes on alleged sweepstakes winnings or to pay delinquent bills, are effective.
The article also says that people over 50 hold 75% of the consumer wealth in the United States today (I expect that statistic is similar in Canada). The writer adds that the target age for scammers is 70, when early dementia often starts. Victims also come from all social and economic backgrounds.
Crucially, the writer notes that most scammers are family members. Still, it seems that one of the only ways to stem this abuse is for someone close to the victim to call the authorities if they notice irregular behaviour on the part of the elderly victim (such as frequent ATM withdrawals, among many other behaviours). | eng | 08c522fc-1a37-41cb-ac9a-fb8576c9f2a2 | http://www.willpowerlaw.com/2013/11/elderly-scamming-now-a-science/ |
There are two main types of tests for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19: those that tell if someone has the virus and those that tell if someone had it.
A recent study by UPMC pathologists sheds new light on the latter type – known as an antibody assay – by comparing the performance of various commercially available tests at different times after illness. COVID-19 antibody assays are mostly used to find out how many people in a given population already had the virus and to determine who can donate convalescent plasma. They also may be important in assessing the effectiveness of vaccines.
Dr. Sarah Wheeler
"We were surprised to see such large differences in antibody detection both at early and later timepoints," said senior author Dr. Sarah Wheeler, associate medical director of clinical immunopathology at UPMC.
Antibodies are produced by the immune system in response to foreign pathogens. When antibodies against a virus are found in someone's blood, it's a telltale sign that person previously encountered the virus.
Wheeler and her colleagues compared six commercial SARS-CoV-2 antibody assays for how well they correctly identify people who are positive or negative for antibodies – otherwise known as a test's sensitivity and specificity – and the reliability of the test depending on when it was administered after infection.
"We found that some assays detected 20-30% fewer convalescent cases than other assays," said Wheeler, also an assistant professor of pathology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She noted that this could significantly affect studies that seek to determine what proportion of people in a given community have already had the virus.
The team did not specify one test as better than the others, but rather noted that different tests work better in different situations. For example, one test detects antibodies quickly after infection, but does not detect antibodies about a month out, meaning it would be better for determining recent infection compared to infection from an earlier outbreak.
Because UPMC is primarily using antibody assays to assess people who recovered from COVID-19 for their eligibility to donate their antibody-rich blood plasma – known as convalescent plasma – to help patients battling the illness, Wheeler said the health system uses tests that perform well three to four weeks after infection. Epidemiological studies, meanwhile, would need to calculate the false positivity rates for the population of interest in the tests they're using to draw accurate conclusions about COVID-19 prevalence in a population. | eng | 84aaab17-b973-4b51-9107-cca66f2dbe85 | https://inside.upmc.com/assessing-antibody-assays/ |
Psychology
Through interactions and research, psychologists seek to find out why and how people behave the way they do. Psychologists apply their findings to help people describe, predict and change their own and others' cognitive, emotional and physical behaviors.
Psychology students have the opportunity to join the Psy-Key Club, a student organization run by elected student officers. The group gathers to discuss psychological issues, take field trips, host guest speakers on campus and socialize in a fun atmosphere. | eng | 2a1c299d-0006-4f50-999d-8d32853e171b | https://www.findlay.edu/arts-humanities-social-sciences/behavioral-sciences/psychology/ |
Story of Edgar Sawtelle [Paperback]
Follows speech-disabled Wisconsin youth Edgar, who bonds with three yearling canines and struggles to prove that his sinister uncle is responsible for his father's death, in a tale reminiscent of "Hamlet." | eng | 96d12ada-68b4-4226-9d6a-3dcc4ef1b867 | https://australia.kinokuniya.com/The_Story_of_Edgar_Sawtelle/bw/9780061374234 |
Turns out, this is actually more than just possible, it can be generalized to work for any Discreet Log Contract .
This means any kind of oracle-based contract (e.g. sports betting, derivatives, CFDs, etc) can be conducted off-chain without any of the DLC players needing to send or receive on-chain transactions or converse P2P. Participants in a DLC can instead use one untrusted coordinator who provides the on-chain capital while everyone else transacts off-chain. I call this person the 'market maker', and they can charge fees for their capital services.
review pls?
Bear in mind i just wrote this myself and finished it today. I'm hoping I didn't make any glaring errors which would make the whole protocol impossible. Please have a read and tell me if I'm crazy. I'll also be submitting this idea to the DLC-dev mailing list to get more opinions.
Good idea!
As a step towards making it trustess, you might want to check out "oblivious signing"1 which uses adaptor signatures and something called oblivious transfer to achieve a trustless off-chain coinflip and which can probably be generalized into a lottery.
I also implemented a simple demonstration/test2 of the underlying ecc math that makes oblivious signing work and which you might also find helpful.
Neat! i can see how this works for a two-player coin flip, but i'm not sure how one might generalize it for n players.
Notice how in Lloyd's coin-flip lottery, one of the Pick transactions would need to be chosen arbitrarily by Alice. Bob might be able to claim the output of the Pick TX depending on his choice of bit, and depending which Pick transaction Alice chose.
The problem with protocols that involve more than 2 agents is that everyone has to assume everyone else is colluding with each other. If you add a third player (Carol) who also receives an oblivious signature from Alice, then how can Bob be sure that Carol isn't colluding with Alice? If the two collude, then Carol can simply tell Alice which Pick transaction to publish so that Carol wins the 3-way lottery, thus taking Bob's money.
For an n-player lottery to work fairly, it has to be impossible for anybody to predict or dictate the outcome in advance, as long as at least one player is honest.
The issue is that none of your Bobs can trust each other not to collude with Alice. If even one player colludes with Alice, they can steal everyone else's money by simply telling Alice which Pick transaction to publish.
I added a test demonstrating 1 of n oblivious signing. It does not quite solve the problem you point out, but it gets closer (notice how Alice can privately shuffle the messages and yet Bob still receives one and only one valid signature, while Alice still remains oblivious as to which one he receives).
This lottery protocol is not entirely trustless, as the market maker has the sole ability to determine which of the players receives the jackpot money. However, all the complexity described above is designed to assure players that, in the event of cheating by the market maker, they can construct an irrefutable proof that the market maker cheated. The market maker can similarly prove irrefutably that a lottery was executed honestly and fairly.
To prove his intent to cooperate, the market maker can commit extra collateral to the lottery, forcing himself to reveal one of the outcome secrets shortly after the settlement height h, or else forfeiting his collateral. The satoshi value of this collateral can vary, but to be a worthwhile incentive, it should be enough to put the market maker at a meaningful net loss if surrendered. | eng | b88450ce-8aaf-4b6c-8a54-5565f9dc314b | https://stacker.news/items/321995 |
Researchers have developed 'stem cell plasters' which it is hoped will revolutionise the way surgeons treat children living with congenital heart disease and reduce the number of open-heart operations they may need.
Massimo Caputo (University of Bristol, Bristol, UK), has led the research, funded by the British Heart Foundation (BHF), to develop the first type of stem cell patch to repair abnormalities to the valve in the pulmonary artery, and to mend holes between the two main pumping chambers of the heart.
The stem cell plasters are designed to be sewn into the area of the child's heart that needs repairing during surgery. The stem cells could then boost the repair of heart tissue without being rejected by the child's body, Caputo and his team have claimed.
These patches have the potential to adapt and grow with the child's heart as they get older, removing the need for repetitive heart surgeries and the many days at hospital recovering after each one.
The BHF has awarded Caputo nearly £750,000 with the aim to get these patches ready for testing in patients so clinical trials can start in the next two years, enabling more children and babies to benefit from the life-altering technology. The materials have already proven to work safely in animals.
The team is also in the early stages of developing other stem cell technologies using 3D bioprinting and gene therapy to one day be able to mend more complex congenital heart defects.
Caputo says: "For years families have come to us asking why their child needs to have heart surgery time and time again. Although each operation can be lifesaving, the experience can put an unbelievable amount of stress on the child and their parents. We believe that our stem cell patches will be the answer to solve these problems.
"Our ultimate vision in the next decade is to create a paradigm shift in the way doctors treat congenital heart disease, by developing personalised stem cell and genetically-engineered treatments for the most complex of heart defects."
Sonya Babu-Narayan, associate medical director at the BHF, added: "If successful, this new stem cell therapy that acts like a healing plaster could revolutionise the results of heart surgery for children and adults living with congenital heart disease.
"It could offer a solution that means their heart is mended once and forever in a single operation, preventing people from facing a future of repeated surgeries and giving them the gift of a happier and healthier life." | eng | ccec40af-520f-43b7-b7f2-e2112dc135c5 | https://cardiovascularnews.com/stem-cell-plasters-congenital-heart-disease/ |
Model organisms are widely used for understanding basic biology and have significantly contributed to the study of human disease. In recent years, genomic analysis has provided extensive evidence of widespread conservation of gene sequence and function amongst eukaryotes, allowing insights from model organisms to help decipher gene function in a wider range of species. The InterMOD consortium is developing an infrastructure based around the InterMine data warehouse system to integrate genomic and functional data from a number of key model organisms, leading the way to improved cross-species research. So far including budding yeast, nematode worm, fruit fly, zebrafish, rat and mouse, the project has set up data warehouses, synchronized data models and created analysis tools and links between data from different species. The project unites a number of major model organism databases, improving both the consistency and accessibility of comparative research, to the benefit of the wider scientific community.
Introduction
Model organism research in biological sciences is widespread and essential. From the classic cell cycle studies in yeast1, to the regulation of the basic body plan in Drosophila2 and a wide range of medically relevant research in rats and mice, model organisms have led to many of the major biological discoveries of the last century. The acceleration of data collection due to the technological transformation of recent years has both significantly contributed to the pool of knowledge about individual model organisms and helped confirm the belief that many of the underlying genetic principles are shared across eukaryotes3. This conservation of function combined with the rapidly increasing availability of new genome sequences and functional genomic data means that cross-species research promises to contribute to the molecular genetic understanding of a wide range of eukaryotic species.
Such cross-organism comparative analysis is powerful for a number of reasons. Making analogous observations in different species can strengthen evidence for a hypothesis, systematically remove gaps in knowledge and also lead to novel findings, such as a detailed understanding of evolutionary principles and the differences between organisms4. Furthermore, specific model organisms have historically been used for advancing different fields of biology and so by nature tend to provide complementary information. Uniting multiple lines of evidence promises to help the translation of model organism research to medical practice and should have a significant impact on clinical and personalized medicine, as well as health-related genomics.
Although cross-species studies are extremely powerful5, translating research across organisms is time consuming and requires highly specialized knowledge. Specifically, matching identifiers and coordinates across datasets, followed by collecting relevant (e.g. functional and phenotypic) data from the organisms of interest often requires collation of data from multiple different sources, specialist tools and manual curation. One of the principal aims of the work described here is to improve the infrastructure for cross-species analysis and make analysis tools more widely accessible to researchers.
Infrastructure already exists for compiling, curating and standardizing available data for each of the model organisms in the form of freely available model organism databases (MODs). They are valuable resources to their research communities worldwide because they provide detailed levels of annotation with a particular focus on reliability and manual curation. However, although the infrastructure is highly developed within each MOD for a single organism, the fact that conventions tend to vary between the databases provides barriers to comparative analysis. Much work was therefore needed to provide data in a consistent format in combination with a unified interface and tools to facilitate consistent comparative analysis. By working together, the MODs, as existing information hubs, were ideally positioned to establish such an infrastructure with the aim of enabling easier cross-organism analysis.
Five of the major Model Organism Databases (MODs) have adopted the InterMine data integration platform to provide flexible searching and data mining interfaces to their user communities, the first time these widely used resources have converged on a common software platform (Table 1). InterMine is an open-source data warehouse system designed specifically for the integration and analysis of complex biological data6. It includes a web application providing a simple user interface with a set of analysis tools suitable for first time users, as well as a powerful, scriptable web-service API to allow programmatic access to data for more advanced users (for a review of the InterMine platform, see reference6). It was originally built for the FlyMine project7 and has since been used by a number of projects ranging from large-scale functional annotation of the C. elegans and D. melanogaster genomes (modENCODE8) drug discovery (TargetMine9), fruit fly transcription factors (FlyTF10) and mitochondrial proteomics (MitoMiner11).
Here we introduce and describe the progress of the InterMOD project (intermod.intermine.org), an international consortium composed of the above five model organism databases and the InterMine group. The consortium aims to make it easier to carry out cross-MOD comparative analysis and to relate MOD data to medical research. Specific goals are establishing common infrastructure, standardising terminology, implementing standardised links between the different model organisms and creating common analysis tools.
Results
Data warehouse infrastructure for cross-organism research
Establishing the infrastructure for cross-organism research has required the development of web services, creation of independent embeddable web components and unification of the data model used by each of the InterMine instances. The web services allow communication between individual InterMine databases in a common language, embeddable web components promote tool and data sharing, while the unified data model ensures consistency in the data represented in each of the MOD InterMine instances and provides the basis for re-usable tools and services.
Web services and Embeddable Web Components
InterMine is underpinned by a set of RESTful web services that give programmatic access to all core functionality. The existence of web services enables automation of comparative analysis across all existing InterMine instances as well as the development of new tools. In particular this means that tools and reports can be created that draw on data from more than one model organism InterMine database and researchers can write their own analysis pipelines utilizing any or all of the consortium databases.
The web services are platform independent, meaning that users can choose the most suitable programming platform for their needs. While any language capable of making standard HTTP requests can be used, library support is provided in five commonly used programming languages – Python, Perl, Java, JavaScript and Ruby.
Key components of the InterMine web interface (results tables, analysis tools, graphical displays) have been re-designed as organism agnostic, reusable, interactive components that can be embedded in any web site. This approach has two advantages: 1) As new tools easily can be incorporated into the existing InterMine framework, it allows developers to make their own tools and share them. In practice this means developers can now, following the documentation ( develop tools based on InterMine's reusable, interactive components using the examples given, with the choice of technologies supported (JavaScript, CoffeeScript, eco, Stylus, CSS) being at the cutting edge of what is currently available. Thus, any of the MODs can create new tools that can easily be shared with all MOD InterMine instances; recently, SGD developed the YeastGenome iPhone app12, using web services from YeastMine13. 2) Any web component can be embedded within any webpage, InterMOD or not, so broadening the ways the MOD user communities can access MOD data. For example, the MODs already have established entry points for their communities, which now can embed a range of InterMine database derived results e.g. from a data mining query or a GO-term enrichment tool.
Unifying the data model
One of the challenges that needed to be addressed was that the different MODs have different conventions for data representation. In order to facilitate querying using the same terms across databases, a shared data model is essential. For example, when querying the properties of genes, the properties need to be represented in a uniform way across the databases. As having a shared data model was essential as the foundation for cross-database operation, the development of a consistent core model was one of the first priorities of the InterMOD consortium.
The InterMine data model, or schema, is a description of the hierarchy of data types that are expected to be stored in the database. Each data type can have any number of attributes, references to other objects in the database and collections of other objects in the database. The full model for any InterMine instance can be viewed by using the "service/model" URL extension (for example, the FlyMine model can be accessed at flymine.org/query/service/model).
The starting point for each InterMine database's data model is the InterMine Core Data Model. This subset of the full data model cannot be overridden, meaning that if a data type is included in it, this data type representation will be the same across all InterMine instances. The core model is based on the Sequence Ontology14 and contains biological features such as genes and proteins, related types such as publications as well as data types that describe data including data sources and evidence codes (Figure 1). While the core model is constant across InterMine instances, a feature of InterMine is that it is easy to extend the core to allow for organism-specific or other data types to be included. When an InterMine database is built, any additions to the model are merged into the core model and the users interface rebuilds itself to account for the changes.
To ensure the consortium data models remain as close as possible to each other and to remove any duplication or conflicts, we provide a model comparison tool (see intermine.org/reports/models). The InterMOD Interoperability Working Group was formed with representatives of each MOD to review such comparisons and decide on which data types and fields should be part of the core model and therefore consistent between the different InterMOD InterMine databases. In case of a conflict or duplication, a standard is agreed and each InterMine instance updates their model. As a simple example, some InterMine instances had a Gene "description" field and others had a Gene "summary" field, containing essentially the same information.
We expect such data model refinements to remain an ongoing process as further tools are constructed, with the ultimate aim being to capture the major data fields relevant to cross-organism interoperation. Current efforts are focused on homology, phenotype and strain/allele data. The core model can be viewed online at github.com/intermine/intermine/blob/dev/bio/core/core.xml.
Such synchronization of the core model underpins the ability to construct cross-database queries, as the same query (e.g. requesting homologs of specified mouse genes) can be sent to any InterMine instance without modification if the data models are all the same. This also helps the MOD sites to collate related information from multiple InterMine instances and, for example, present them to their users within a single web page. In addition such uniformity helps end users: having learned how to use one consortium InterMine database, the others provide the same core data and behave similarly for both web interface and web services.
Cross-organism analysis tools
It has required substantial time and effort to establish the core model and the working practices necessary to coordinate further extensions to it. Together with the establishment of the underlying framework of web services and embeddable web components, this unified data model has paved the way for the development of cross-species analysis tools and reports. Links between model organisms can be made through a number of different data types and in particular through orthology and ontologies as described below in more detail.
Orthology
Orthology is a widely used basis for cross-organism analysis utilizing the shared ancestry of genes and was thus the first linking point established between the different InterMOD data warehouses. Using orthology relies on mappings that can be difficult to define unambiguously and are the outputs of multiple significant research efforts including Panther15 and TreeFam16, as well as curation by a number of the MODs. These mappings use different underlying datasets and different methods for orthology determination. Such heterogeneity can make it difficult for researchers to know which set to use for a particular project and the best set can vary depending on whether, for example, gene function or inferring species phylogenies is of interest. This means that there is at present no single best set of ortholog mappings for all organisms. Currently, the InterMOD project handles this by allowing each InterMine instance to use ortholog mappings selected by its host MOD. In the future we envisage supplementing these default mappings with others that can be selected by the end users. Other groups are working to create standardized ortholog mappings17 and the consortium will make use of them when they become available.
At the simplest level orthology mappings enable linking between the different InterMine instances. For example, a researcher with a list of mouse genes in MouseMine can jump to the equivalent (orthologous) rat gene list in RatMine. Such mappings also enable more detailed comparisons, such as looking for orthologous functional information. For example, a tool was developed to survey pathway annotations across organisms (Figure 2). For a given gene, this pathway tool determines the homologs and sends web service queries to the other InterMOD InterMine instances. The replies are used to create a summary of those pathways in which the genes in question are involved. This table provides an overview of gene function based on insights from different organisms. In this way it is possible for users to rapidly compare and contrast cross-species data with little effort. Furthermore, this kind of web service based cross-species process can be used to populate InterMOD summary tables or analysis tools that can be embedded in any web page, whether within the InterMOD consortium or not.
Figure 2
Cross species analysis of pathways.
An image from part of the FlyMine report page for the Drosophila melanogaster forkhead gene. The rows list KEGG or Reactome pathway names. A "Yes" in the FlyMine column links to the corresponding FlyMine pathway report page. A "Yes" in the other columns indicates that an orthologue in another InterMine database shares the same pathway, with a link to the pathway report page in that database. When the web page loaded, the Drosophila forkhead gene was mapped to the genes Foxa1, Foxa2 and Foxa3 in rat, mouse and human, HCM1 in yeast and lin-31 in C. elegans using mappings from TreeFam. The datasets from rat (RatMine) and human (metabolicMine, unpublished) associate the orthologs with mature-onset diabetes and highlight their role in the regulation of beta-cell development. Further pathways via FlyMine indicate that human Reactome supports roles in pancreatic cell development.
Ontologies
Biological ontologies have been developed to provide a powerful language for describing among others, biological processes, functions, locations and sequence features. They lay the groundwork for cross-species database interoperability by allowing annotation and analysis using a set of common terms14,18. So far data using 15 different ontologies have been integrated into the different consortium InterMine databases, including, for example, Gene Ontology annotations18 and Anatomy Ontology mappings (Table 2). Disease ontologies19 are also included and are helpful for relating model organism genes, mutations and phenotypes to human diseases. A Disease Ontology tool is already available which, for a specified gene, uses orthology to retrieve disease information from different species. As implemented in FlyMine with rat genes, this tool displays diseases and related links on gene report pages, helping Drosophila researchers connect basic research on a particular gene to its potential medical relevance. It is envisaged that future tools may link directly through ontology terms. However, currently, many ontologies are specific for a particular species and cannot directly be used for interoperation between species. Specialists in ontologies are developing bridging ontologies that map anatomical features in one organism to the corresponding ones in another and the same is being done for phenotypes20,21,22. While these efforts represent considerable challenges they will be very valuable to the InterMOD consortium in due course; one of the aims of the consortium was to anticipate the development of such mappings and it now provides a framework in which they can be exploited.
Table 2 A list of ontologies loaded into InterMine participating in the InterMOD project
Discussion
The InterMOD consortium has developed a framework and working practices to allow collaboration between five of the major model organism databases. Public InterMine instances are available for budding yeast, mouse, rat and zebrafish, with the nematode worm one currently close to public beta release. A core data model essential to enable interoperation between the different databases has been established, together with a working group to review and expand the core model as needed for future developments. Orthology has been used to create a number of tools, including an ortholog exporter, a tool for obtaining disease data and a pathway comparison tool. Work is continuing on consolidating models for gene expression, protein domains and ontologies, which will facilitate development of further tools. Improvements were also made to the InterMine infrastructure, such as expansion of web services and adding the capability for embedding analysis tools in external websites.
Having established the core model, databases, infrastructure, demonstration tools and working practices there is still much work for the consortium to do. Refinements to existing functionality include providing users with more choice in the way orthology is used for interoperation; this may include both a choice of methods, but also choice within a particular mapping. For instance, in some cases users are interested in the single best choice of ortholog and in other situations all likely orthologs are of interest15. Having established orthology-based interoperation the consortium is well placed to take advantage of further developments such as the efforts of the Quest for Orthologs Consortium17.
Other kinds of mappings, such as synteny, are also of interest. Providing regions of shared synteny will allow researchers to compare features such as regulatory regions and transcription factor binding profiles across species. Similarly, refinement of the core model will facilitate development of tools for cross-species gene expression and protein interaction network analysis. Potentially, a large range of cross-species information can be displayed on interactive report pages (such as the one illustrated in Figure 3), with InterMOD providing the foundations and building some of the associated analysis tools.
Figure 3
The utility of cross-species analysis.
Illustration of the principle of a cross-species analysis report page using a set of rat genes linked with motor neuron degeneration, Gsn, Ppid and Brd2 and further expression, disease and phenotype data extracted from other MOD InterMine databases based on their respective orthologs. Data are drawn from mouse, human and zebrafish, to enhance the information known about the rat gene list: (1) The gene ontology enrichment can be compared and contrasted across species; (2) A tissue specific gene expression dataset is not available in the rat database, so data from mouse are used instead, to complement the analysis; (3) Data from zebrafish provide further evidence for a motor neuron degeneration phenotype and for cross-species conservation of gene function related to this phenotype; (4) A disease ontology comparison tool provides a direct link to human disease and data.
Further work to support ontologies is likely to be another future area of work for the consortium. The MODs collectively have been major developers and consumers of the leading ontologies and the InterMOD consortium is providing new ways of exploiting these ontologies. Developments underway20,21,22 to provide cross-species ontologies that provide mappings between anatomical terms and phenotypes in one organism to the corresponding ones in another should greatly increase the power and flexibility of cross-species analysis that can be carried out by non-bioinformaticians. The framework that has been put in place means that the InterMOD consortium is in an excellent position to draw on these and any other ontologies that emerge.
A greater range of organisms can be added to the project; although many of the major model organisms are already represented, the consortium is open to further collaborators. Additional organisms may provide further synergy. For instance, the InterMine team has secured funding to develop HumanMine, a large data warehouse of human genetic, genomic and proteomic data that will extend the existing metabolicMine database (metabolicmine.org). HumanMine should provide a common interoperation stage for the other InterMOD databases, so enhancing translational research by enabling a uniform way for model organism researchers to relate their findings to human data, as well as making it easier for medical researchers to access relevant model organism data.
Apart from interoperation, there is a clear advantage in unifying model organism data using a common platform in that it reduces the time and effort required to learn many different user interfaces. For example, a researcher working in yeast biology can repeat analyses on zebrafish or fly data without further training, benefit from similar tools and retrieve data in a consistent format.
In conclusion, the InterMOD consortium has built a number of organism-specific InterMine data warehouses using a shared data framework and establishing cross-species interoperation between them. The consortium has drawn on previous work such as the Gene and Sequence Ontologies and anticipates the maturation of further ontologies such as phenotype and anatomical ontologies. The collaboration between the InterMine team and model organism databases within this consortium promises a platform for efficient cross-species comparative analysis. It also provides the potential for further synergies in quality checking and building common tools for the benefit of the broader biomedical research community. Importantly, the links that will be established to a core set of human data will provide greater opportunities for medical research to benefit from model organism findings, as well as providing the framework of cross-species validation valuable for translating model organism research into medical applications.
Methods
Software details
All data warehouses for the different model organisms were set up using the open-source InterMine platform (version 1.1). InterMine is available under an LGPL licence ( and the code and documentation can be obtained from along with links to the different existing InterMine databases. The technical details of the InterMine framework, its associated software dependencies and comparison to other systems have been previously described6. All of the MODs developed and maintain their own InterMine databases. See Table 1 for a list of the MODs that are part of the InterMOD consortium, together with URLS for the MOD and MOD InterMine databases.
Data model consistency checks
The essential core data model is being expanded after initial efforts focused on gene and homolog datatypes. These datatypes highlight the types of consistency checks that have to be carried out. It is important that field names are both named consistently and contain equivalent information. For example, the fields in which key gene identifiers are held must be consistent between the databases. Several common fields were agreed upon for the "gene" data type: primary identifier, secondary identifier, symbol and name. All of these except for the primary identifier can be empty and non-unique. Once the basic types had been agreed upon, a standard protocol was set up for selecting the data identifiers, with other existing identifiers saved as cross-references. Specifically, the MOD-assigned IDs (e.g. ZDB-GENE, MGI:, RGD:) are the primary identifiers, while other identifiers (e.g. Ensembl, RefSeq) are saved as cross references. NCBI identifiers are used in the case of human genes. For historical reasons, some MODs have more than one identifier for each gene. In these cases the second MOD identifier is stored in the "secondary identifier" column. In earlier databases, some InterMine instances had specific fields to hold cross-references, e.g. "RefSeq identifier" or "GenBank identifier". However, given the sheer number of external databases in existence and the fact that many hold multiple identifiers for the same gene, it was considered too unwieldy to create a specific field for each external database. Therefore, to ensure consistency, all external identifiers are now stored as a set of "cross-references".
Another example where significant model-reconciliation needed to be addressed was with "sequence features"- i.e. how the InterMine databases provide information about what a particular sequence feature is. In addition to different field names for feature types, specifically, "feature type", "gene type" and "type", there were also differences in the contents of the fields, with some using their own terms while others used terms defined by the Sequence Ontology. During the data-loading phase every sequence feature in InterMine automatically is assigned a term from the Sequence Ontology based on the feature type and this is stored as a Sequence Ontology term referenced from Gene. For example, every gene in the database has a reference to the Sequence Ontology term "gene" (SO:0000704). To synchronize both the data model and the terminology, it was agreed to remove all type-related fields from the data model of each InterMine instance and use this reference to the SO term instead.
Data linking points
Each InterMine instance uses a default mapping for orthologous genes, which are then used by the analysis tools, for example to compare pathways. If no local ortholog mappings are available, the genes are sent to the other linked InterMine databases and the orthologs are mapped using the local mappings available in those InterMine instances. InterMine web services are used exchange searches and results between the different InterMine databases.
The choice of mappings varies between different InterMine instances, with the choice of default mapping determined by the coverage offered by the different mappings for the model organism in question. The homolog data parsers available from the InterMine library include TreeFam16, Ensembl23, OrthoDB24, Homologene25, InParanoid26 and Panther15. The MODs have also written custom data parsers using the APIs to load their own curated homolog data. Currently, FlyMine and YeastMine use Treefam mappings16, MouseMine uses Homologene25. ZFINMine loads the ZFIN curated data and RatMine loads both RGD and MGI curated data.
Pathway comparison
The pathway data is imported from sources including KEGG27, Reactome28 and manually curated pathway data from individual MODs. The pathway analysis tool (shown in Figure 2) first queries the local InterMine instance for homologs. If homologs are found, these are sent to the linked InterMine instances and if none are found the original identifiers are sent instead, to be converted at the remote InterMine. A query is then run in the linked InterMine databases to determine which pathways are associated with the list of genes in question. The result is then displayed on the gene report page of the InterMine database that initiated the search.
Change history
22 November 2013
A correction has been published and is appended to both the HTML and PDF versions of this paper. The error has not been fixed in the paper.
Acknowledgements
The InterMOD project has been undertaken with support from the National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of Health [RG51958 and RG60870] and the Wellcome Trust [090297]. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the funding bodies. | eng | 939b972c-eb63-4443-b2e5-ae7769c8d147 | https://www.nature.com/articles/srep01802?error=cookies_not_supported&code=d2fa79e4-e703-4093-b846-d49385b5117f |
Introduction
Revolver Blood and Honey is a beer produced by Revolver Brewing, a craft brewery located in Granbury, Texas.
The History of Revolver Blood and Honey
Revolver Blood and Honey is a popular beer that has gained a lot of attention in recent years. It is a unique beer that has a distinct taste and aroma, which has made it a favorite among beer enthusiasts. However, there has been some debate about whether or not Revolver Blood and Honey is a craft beer. In this article, we will explore the history of Revolver Blood and Honey and try to answer this question.
Revolver Brewing is a craft brewery located in Granbury, Texas. The brewery was founded in 2012 by Ron and Rhett Keisler, who had a passion for brewing beer. They started with a small brewing system and began experimenting with different recipes. Their goal was to create beers that were unique and flavorful, and that would stand out in the crowded craft beer market.
One of the first beers that Revolver Brewing created was Blood and Honey. This beer was inspired by the Belgian witbier style, which is a wheat beer that is brewed with coriander and orange peel. However, the Keisler brothers wanted to put their own spin on this classic style, so they added blood orange and honey to the recipe.
The result was a beer that was unlike anything else on the market. Blood and Honey had a bright orange color and a sweet, citrusy aroma. It was also slightly tart and had a dry finish, which made it very refreshing. The beer quickly gained a following among beer enthusiasts in Texas, and it wasn't long before it started to win awards at beer festivals.
Despite its popularity, there has been some debate about whether or not Blood and Honey is a craft beer. The definition of a craft beer is somewhat subjective, but generally, it refers to beer that is brewed by a small, independent brewery using traditional brewing methods. Craft beer is also typically made with high-quality ingredients and is often more flavorful and complex than mass-produced beer.
Revolver Brewing certainly fits the definition of a small, independent brewery. They started with a small brewing system and have since expanded to a larger facility, but they still maintain a focus on quality and innovation. They also use traditional brewing methods and high-quality ingredients, which is evident in the taste and aroma of their beers.
However, some people argue that Blood and Honey is not a craft beer because it is now distributed by MillerCoors, which is a large, multinational corporation. MillerCoors acquired a majority stake in Revolver Brewing in 2016, which has led some people to question whether or not Blood and Honey is still a craft beer.
Ultimately, the question of whether or not Blood and Honey is a craft beer is somewhat subjective. However, it is clear that Revolver Brewing is a small, independent brewery that is dedicated to creating unique and flavorful beers. Blood and Honey is just one example of their commitment to quality and innovation, and it is a beer that is beloved by many beer enthusiasts.
Tasting Notes: Revolver Blood and Honey
Revolver Blood and Honey is a beer that has gained popularity in recent years. It is a Texas-based beer that has been brewed by the Revolver Brewing Company since 2012. The beer is a combination of American wheat beer and honey ale, which gives it a unique taste and aroma.
The beer has a hazy golden color with a thick white head. The aroma is a combination of honey, wheat, and citrus. The taste is sweet and malty with a hint of bitterness. The honey flavor is prominent, but it is not overpowering. The beer has a smooth and creamy mouthfeel with a medium body.
The beer has an alcohol content of 7% ABV, which is higher than the average beer. It is a beer that is best served cold, and it pairs well with spicy foods, grilled meats, and desserts.
Revolver Blood and Honey is a craft beer. Craft beer is a beer that is brewed by small, independent breweries that use traditional brewing methods and high-quality ingredients. Craft beer is known for its unique flavors and aromas, and it is often more expensive than mass-produced beer.
Revolver Brewing Company is a small, independent brewery that uses traditional brewing methods and high-quality ingredients to brew their beer. They use local honey and wheat to give their beer a unique taste and aroma. They also use a combination of American and German hops to give their beer a balanced bitterness.
Revolver Blood and Honey has won several awards, including a gold medal at the Great American Beer Festival in 2013. The beer has also been featured in several beer festivals and events across the country.
In conclusion, Revolver Blood and Honey is a craft beer that has gained popularity in recent years. It is a unique combination of American wheat beer and honey ale that gives it a sweet and malty taste with a hint of bitterness. The beer is brewed by the Revolver Brewing Company, a small, independent brewery that uses traditional brewing methods and high-quality ingredients. The beer has won several awards and is best served cold, pairing well with spicy foods, grilled meats, and desserts.
Revolver Blood and Honey is a popular beer that has gained a lot of attention in recent years. It is a Texas-based craft beer that has been praised for its unique taste and quality. However, there has been some debate about whether or not it can be considered a craft beer. In this article, we will explore the characteristics of craft beer and traditional beer and determine what makes Revolver Blood and Honey unique.
Craft beer is a type of beer that is brewed in small batches by independent breweries. It is often made with high-quality ingredients and unique flavors. Craft beer is known for its complexity and variety, and it is often brewed with a specific audience in mind. Traditional beer, on the other hand, is mass-produced by large breweries and is often made with cheaper ingredients. It is typically less complex and has a more consistent taste.
Revolver Blood and Honey is a craft beer that is made with honey and blood orange. It is a unique combination of flavors that has made it a popular choice among beer enthusiasts. The beer is brewed in small batches by Revolver Brewing, a Texas-based brewery that prides itself on using high-quality ingredients and traditional brewing methods.
One of the things that makes Revolver Blood and Honey unique is its use of honey. Honey is a natural sweetener that is often used in craft beer to add complexity and depth to the flavor. It is also a healthier alternative to traditional sweeteners like sugar and corn syrup. The honey used in Revolver Blood and Honey is sourced from local Texas beekeepers, which adds to the beer's unique flavor profile.
Another thing that sets Revolver Blood and Honey apart from traditional beer is its use of blood orange. Blood oranges are a type of orange that has a deep red flesh and a unique flavor. They are often used in craft beer to add a citrusy flavor and aroma. The blood orange used in Revolver Blood and Honey is sourced from California, which adds to the beer's unique flavor profile.
In addition to its unique ingredients, Revolver Blood and Honey is also brewed using traditional brewing methods. The beer is fermented in open tanks, which allows for natural carbonation and a more complex flavor profile. It is also aged for several weeks, which allows the flavors to develop and mature.
In conclusion, Revolver Blood and Honey is a craft beer that is unique in its use of honey and blood orange. It is brewed using traditional methods and high-quality ingredients, which sets it apart from traditional beer. While there may be some debate about whether or not it can be considered a craft beer, there is no denying that Revolver Blood and Honey is a unique and delicious beer that is worth trying.
Pairing Revolver Blood and Honey with Food
Revolver Blood and Honey is a popular beer that has gained a lot of attention in recent years. It is a Texas-based craft beer that has a unique taste and aroma. Many people wonder if it is a craft beer or not. In this article, we will explore this question and also discuss how to pair Revolver Blood and Honey with food.
Firstly, let's address the question of whether Revolver Blood and Honey is a craft beer or not. The answer is yes, it is a craft beer. Craft beer is defined as beer that is made by a small, independent, and traditional brewery. Revolver Brewing, the company that produces Blood and Honey, is a small and independent brewery that uses traditional brewing methods. Therefore, it meets the criteria for being a craft beer.
Now that we have established that Revolver Blood and Honey is a craft beer, let's move on to the topic of pairing it with food. This beer has a unique taste that is a combination of sweet and bitter flavors. It has a citrusy aroma and a golden color. These characteristics make it a versatile beer that can be paired with a variety of foods.
One of the best food pairings for Revolver Blood and Honey is spicy food. The sweetness of the beer helps to balance out the heat of the spices, while the bitterness of the hops complements the flavors of the food. This beer is particularly well-suited to Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine, such as tacos, enchiladas, and fajitas.
Another great pairing for Revolver Blood and Honey is barbecue. The sweetness of the beer pairs well with the smoky flavors of grilled meats, while the bitterness helps to cut through the richness of the sauce. This beer is perfect for pairing with ribs, brisket, and pulled pork.
Seafood is another food category that pairs well with Revolver Blood and Honey. The citrusy aroma of the beer complements the flavors of seafood, while the bitterness helps to balance out the sweetness of the meat. This beer is particularly well-suited to shrimp, crab, and lobster.
Finally, Revolver Blood and Honey can also be paired with desserts. The sweetness of the beer makes it a great match for desserts that are not too sweet, such as fruit tarts and cheesecake. The bitterness of the hops helps to cut through the richness of the dessert, while the citrusy aroma adds a refreshing note.
In conclusion, Revolver Blood and Honey is a craft beer that can be paired with a variety of foods. Its unique taste and aroma make it a versatile beer that can be enjoyed with spicy food, barbecue, seafood, and desserts. If you are looking for a beer that can complement your favorite foods, give Revolver Blood and Honey a try.
The Future of Revolver Blood and Honey: What's Next for this Craft Beer?
Revolver Blood and Honey is a popular beer that has gained a significant following in the craft beer community. It is a unique beer that combines the flavors of blood orange and honey, resulting in a refreshing and flavorful drink. However, there has been some debate about whether or not Revolver Blood and Honey can be considered a craft beer.
Craft beer is defined as beer that is produced by small, independent breweries using traditional brewing methods. These breweries typically produce limited quantities of beer and focus on quality over quantity. Revolver Blood and Honey is produced by Revolver Brewing, which is a relatively small brewery located in Granbury, Texas. The brewery was founded in 2012 and has since gained a reputation for producing high-quality craft beer.
Despite its small size, Revolver Brewing has been able to distribute its beer to a wide range of locations throughout Texas and beyond. This has helped to increase the popularity of Revolver Blood and Honey, which has become one of the brewery's flagship beers. The beer has won numerous awards and has been praised for its unique flavor profile.
However, some beer enthusiasts have argued that Revolver Blood and Honey cannot be considered a true craft beer. They point to the fact that the beer is produced on a larger scale than many other craft beers and is distributed to a wider range of locations. Additionally, some argue that the use of blood orange and honey in the beer is a gimmick that detracts from the traditional brewing process.
Despite these criticisms, Revolver Blood and Honey remains a popular beer that is enjoyed by many craft beer enthusiasts. The brewery has continued to experiment with new flavors and brewing techniques, which has helped to keep the beer fresh and exciting. Additionally, the brewery has remained committed to using high-quality ingredients and traditional brewing methods, which has helped to maintain the beer's reputation as a craft beer.
Looking to the future, it seems likely that Revolver Blood and Honey will continue to be a popular beer in the craft beer community. The brewery has shown a willingness to experiment with new flavors and brewing techniques, which will help to keep the beer fresh and exciting. Additionally, the brewery's commitment to quality and tradition will help to maintain the beer's reputation as a craft beer.
In conclusion, Revolver Blood and Honey is a unique and flavorful beer that has gained a significant following in the craft beer community. While there has been some debate about whether or not the beer can be considered a true craft beer, it remains a popular choice among beer enthusiasts. Looking to the future, it seems likely that Revolver Blood and Honey will continue to be a staple in the craft beer world, thanks to its commitment to quality and innovation.
Q&A
1. Is Revolver Blood and Honey a craft beer?
Yes, Revolver Blood and Honey is a craft beer.
2. What type of beer is Revolver Blood and Honey?
Revolver Blood and Honey is a wheat ale.
3. Where is Revolver Blood and Honey brewed?
Revolver Blood and Honey is brewed in Granbury, Texas.
4. What is the alcohol content of Revolver Blood and Honey?
The alcohol content of Revolver Blood and Honey is 7%.
5. Is Revolver Blood and Honey available year-round?
Yes, Revolver Blood and Honey is available year-round.
Conclusion
No, revolver Blood and Honey is not a craft beer.
Conclusion: Revolver Blood and Honey is a beer produced by Revolver Brewing, which is owned by MillerCoors, a large beer conglomerate. Therefore, it does not meet the criteria of being a craft beer, which is typically defined as being produced by a small, independent brewery. | eng | 3c26cfd4-ba06-4925-932d-39547921bbfb | https://deviantspirits.com/is-revolver-blood-and-honey-a-craft-beer/ |
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Child & Animal Neglect
How, in the name of all that is holy, could this situation have passed unnoticed for such a long period of time? Surely, if they were receiving such a sum in benefits, someone should have been to the home to check their claims were valid?
It's almost beyond believe, those poor children, how can they ever recover?
Can you imagine the stench from keeping 36 dogs, Christ on a crutch, they deserve 5 years pokey for that alone, never mind the poor kiddies!
Nominated by: Jeezum Priest
(To a lesser degree these cunts were also pocketing £7k/month in benefits! – Day Admin)
Bloke down the pub was right, Mi'Lord.
Apparently you can train them to hunt specific prey, by only feeding them that particular flesh.
Although they do tend to want to keep it to their selves. Selfish, like that, lions.
That's not an issue when you want to train them to hunt something you wouldn't want to eat yourself.
Black cat of Bodmin, my arse!
We all know it's a cammo lion.
Don't you just love having to pay taxes to hear about them being frittered away on just about every piece of shit you can name.
I would put these cunts to hard labour, but what good would they be if they can't even keep themselves clean.
I think a good old fashioned pillory, and the cat-o'-nine-tails is the only language fuckwits like this will understand.
Hard labour and sleep deprivation. it wouldn't necessarily cost the taxpayer anything. Throw in the occassional hard-boiled egg and cup of black tea, vegetable soup, just to keep them ticking over enough to register their punishment.
That £84k is equivalent to some worker earning £140,000 per annum gross.
I don't know how they rigged the system but clearly they did and I have no doubt there are thousands of others out there doing the same thing.
But let's not forget that they also neglected their 8 kids and 30 odd dogs. Clearly these are scumbags of the highest order.
I wonder how much in benefits they will get in future? If the same as before then it makes a complete joke of the entire benefits system, especially now and being rewarded with a 10.1% rise for being utter cunts
Once again the lack of physical checks is highlighted by this very expensive clusterfuck. The children that lived in the house are in foster care and by all reports are coping well. One question that does need answering is how was the diagnosis of Autism made for the children, this is an automatic ticket to the DLA/PIP benefits. One would imagine that the vile conditions and continued parental neglect would engender behaviour similar to Autism, did any home visits take place?
Until a more questioning regime, a more authoritative regime is practised in the unicorn land of benefits this bollocks will continue.
Let us hope that the damage caused to the minds of these poor kids by their fucktard parent/carers does not haunt them for the rest of their lives.
Of course there are many more bastards like these two
Plenty more sites to choose from.
Just Google ( while you can and dare)
Worst children/animal neglect case.
The child who was found, covered in animal waste lying near a dead dog, was wearing only a nappy. She was 7 years old. A nappy, covered in shit, at 7?
What a fucking world!
If anyone finds out what the formula is, for claiming 84 grand a year. I'd be awfully grateful if they could forward the details to my good self, via ISAC.
As for this vermin. I'd turn them into fertilizer, of which there is an apparent shortage.
What a depressing tale, for an equally depressing shitty day.
I'm so glad that I declared The Rookery a TFEZ.
Good afternoon.
Although I agree that someone should have been checking into their benefit claims, which included £1.6k in mortgage payments, the welfare of the children and the dogs was ultimately the responsibility of the supposed adults.
She was a former dance teacher, teaching hippos by the size of her, and was a "victim of circumstances"
What the fucking hell does that mean?
I know dance teachers who did Zoom classes during lock downs, they seem to have managed well enough.
He's supposed to be "of limited intelligence" and looks it, but still!
Pedophiles that just can't control their urges.
Forget the distress they cause their victims……..
Thousands of hours of police time building cases against them, huge prosecution costs, feeding and housing them in prison, costs of support workers and probation officers.
Habitual criminals.
The same scenario.
Because these cunts cannot behave themselves and act in a civilised way it's down to the tax payers to pick up the bill.
What about some money from them?
If they have no cash then strip their houses of their TV's and PlayStations.
Confiscate any jewellery and mobile phones and auction the lot off.
Take any vehicles off them and sell them.
Maybe, after having to actually pay for their crimes with real money and not just time banged up, they might just think twice before they re-offend.
They say you should never judge people by their appearance.
Fuck knows why, they look exactly like how you would expect them to look if you didn't have a picture to go with the article
If you wanted a successful argument for eugenics via sterilisation, there it is.
And the millions like them.
£7K a month on benefits? Fuck me pink, this is the Maily Telegrunt, so I am rightfully sceptical that they can claim so much from the state as regular income. If they can then why isn't everyone on the same gravy train?
I suspect the value of regular benefits this pair of m0ngoes are being given is nowhere near what the Telegrunt suggests – don't forget its sole purpose is to get the teeth of the middle earners gnashing.
A pair of cunts in any case – these need to be put to sleep as you would a sickly animal.
Sunak was an early backer of Brexit at a time when most young Tory MPs hoping for a government job were loyally arguing David Cameron's case to remain in the EU.
A Brexiteer long before Johnson jumped on the bandwagon, he even wrote essays as a schoolboy arguing for the UK to leave the EU!
Damned right, MNC. That's actually why I don't post much during a work day…I'm busy working!
Like yourself, I've less than zero respect for people of working age who sit on their fat lazy arses, unless they have a young kid and aren't a single mother whore.
Listening to radio 4 earlier and they were discussing eugenics, Churchill got a mention as he was a keen backer of eugenics he put a bill through parliament that sent the mentally handicapped into institutions. He had to remove part of the bill, the part that would have allowed mandatory sterilisation of the dullards and the criminal types.
Now given the events of the second war the idea of eugenics was buried and the theory that nurture not nature governed outcomes. This story underlines the fact that throwing money at deadbeats isn't the solution to the problem.
Eugenics isn't really the route to a better society but neither is the softly softly inclusive throw money at those who least deserve it.
Then there's the money thrown at social services, the NHS and schools for safe guarding.
That is the truly scary bit.
They had neighbours, but it was lock down, so most of them, keeping the windows shut to avoid the coof, couldn't smell the rank stench anyway.
Besides, old biddy mode
" it's not my place to intefer!
Also old biddy mode.
" I allus thought they was summat strange "
There's always an old biddy, or " neighbour', as I should properly say.
Interested enough to peer through the net curtains, and listen at the back door.
But never interested enough to dial the 9's.
Call me a coward but i just couldn't bring myself to click on the link. I had a good day today despite the weather. I just didn't need to read anything bad involving kids.
Besides that, the picture in the nom really says it all. I can only hope what little time they have left on planet earth is spent in pain and misery in prison with every other lag torturing them every second of every day.
I hope the prison Daddies get to them before the guards get there………..
Oven is too quick for these depraved cunts, but an abitaur has surround sound.
Vile creatures like these two, needs to be heard, it's a human right, that they have earned, live streamed preferably for Saturday night after watershed. | eng | addad315-b3e4-4080-9102-82690e32c4dc | https://is-a-cunt.com/2022/11/child-animal-neglect/ |
It's a little-known fact, but Warrior is actually a much better class than Fighter, too. Because not everyone wants to have to keep track of stuff like bravery and armor training and weapon training. All those bonuses all over just really interfere with how I see the fighter, which is a guy who does his thing without the need for a lot of pesky plus signs. So, for me, playing a warrior is obviously the superior choice, and every team would be much happier recruiting my warrior, rather than Sam's fighter over there.
It's a little known fact that I am the CEO of KirthCon International, of which Paizo Publishing is actually a wholly-owned subsidiary. Therefore I indirectly control these boards, and demand that you pro-Greenpeace people shut up.
So, I cast fabricate on dirt to turn it into adamantine -- it's a little-known fact, but they're both made from, you know, sub-atomic particles. It just takes a lot of dirt, so that you have equal gp value, right?
You can make it from Boston to Italy in 8 hours 37 minutes 22 seconds with a good tailwind. Well, unless you take the polar route in which case you run into those convex currents created by the Aurora Borealis.
There are many theories as to why the Florida orange is far superior to its California counterpart. I personally think it's the trace mineral elements in the Floridian water. That's obviously due to the frequency of typhoons in the nitrogen rich alligator guano. Furthermore, there's three points...
You see, the roots of physical aggression in the male of the species is found right here, in the old DNA molecule itself. Right up here at about one 'o clock as I recall. Oh yes Diane, fascinating -- hold on to your hat, because the very letters, DNA, are an acronym for the words 'Dames Are Not Aggressive.'
It's a little known fact, but the Founders actually intended for every citizen to own a complete nuclear arsenal, in case they need to exercise their God-given right to destroy the planet at will. The only reason that isn't spelled out in the 2nd amendment is that they hadn't invented nuclear weapons by the time the Bill of Rights was ratified.
It's a little known fact that cows were domesticated in Mesopotamia and were also used in China as guard animals for the Forbidden City.
- It's a little known fact that smartest animal is a pig. Scientists say if pigs had thumbs and a language, they could be trained to do simple manual labor. They give you 20-30 years of loyal service and then at their retirement dinner you can eat them.
- I wonder if you know that the harp is a predecessor of the modern day guitar. Early minstrels were much larger people. In fact, they had hands the size of small dogs.
- Everyone is the Swiss Army owns a Swiss Army Knife. That's why no one messes with Switzerland.
- If you were to go back in history and take every president, you'll find that the numerical value of each letter in their name was equally divisible into the year in which they were elected. By my calculations, our next president has to be named Yellnick McWawa.
- If memory serves, the umbilical chord is 90% postassium.
- They did a study between postal workers and chimpanzees. They proved chimps were 32% slower. Of course, they were better with public relations.
- There's no rule against postal workers not dating women. It just works out that way.
- It's a little known fact that the tan became popular in what is known as the Bronze Age. | eng | b05279dd-5f19-462e-a47b-1f50b76670a5 | https://paizo.com/people/CliffClavin |
It's very common to attempt to split a monolith into microservices and more and more companies are starting down this path. But how do you even approach this problem? It's a giant task and getting
It's very common to attempt to split a monolith into microservices and more and more companies are starting down this path. But how do you even approach this problem? It's a giant task and gettingIt is indeed a valid argument that microservices allows engineering organization to grow and scale, providing better constructs for isolation and independence. But, microservices do not only add technical complexity -they also introduce organizational complexity and pose a serious threat to scaling at the enterprise level.
Over time, with hundreds of services and no governance or oversight, when something breaks, nobody knows who to reach out to. A microservice catalog is a record/list of all the microservices that an enterprise has in its ecosystem, providing powerful information at your fingertips.
In this talk, you will learn how a microservice catalog facilitates a successful microservice at scale architecture by helping developers find and share services, providing DevOps teams metadata about services needed to make solid decisions, and support teams ownership and consumption information needed when something goes wrong.
"Distributed Systems" is the main key to modern-day systems, microservices, and messaging brokers. This talk will be about the key concepts of Distributed Systems and different patterns being used in the industry. The topics we will go through are irrelevant to the technology and tech stack, so it's good for engineers at all levels.
This talk is split into two parts. The first part will cover the key concepts and timeline of improvement in this field. In the second part, we will go through some of the main patterns which are being used in the industry to address the issues which come with distributed systems.
Measuring and controlling costs in cloud environments is often complex. But it does not need to be. In this session, we will discuss how an AI driven approach renders your cloud native applications on Kubernetes fully autonomous and rightsizes your cluster in sub-minute intervals the cloud compute resources. We will go over an experiment with the deployment of an application, and apply autonomous techniques that fiercely controls and optimizes the clusterAPI gateway technology has evolved a lot in the past decade, capturing more prominent and comprehensive use cases in what the industry calls "full lifecycle API management." API gateways were a management of the network runtime that allows us to expose and consume the APIs, secure them, and govern our API traffic. They provide a series of functionalities to support the development cycle, including creating, testing, documentation, monitoring, and overall exposure of our APIs. Then around 2017, another pattern emerged from the industry: service mesh! Service mesh is an infrastructure layer for microservices communication. It abstracts the underlying network details and provides discovery, routing, and a variety of other functionality. In this talk, Viktor Gamov will illustrate the differences between API gateways and service mesh — and when to use one or the other pragmatically. This talk will also discuss the similarities and differences between the communication layer provided by gateways and service meshTransforming monolithic applications into microservices is a fundamental element for business modernization in order to innovate, scale and retain competitive positioning in the market. While modernization takes many forms, transforming monolithic applications into microservices is the most effective way to regain engineering velocity. In this session, Amir Rapson, CTO and co-founder of vFunction, will present how an AI assisted method that implements the Strangler Pattern to transform existing legacy monolithic applications into cloud-native microservices is used and how it benefits developers. This technical workshop will also include insights into how to determine components needed to run in parallel to existing monolithic code, the key factors for selecting components to refactor and critical elements to executing a successful app modernization strategy | eng | 40b9e885-a62a-4f63-a801-2f82de3fa21f | https://emamo.com/event/api-world-ai-devworld-2022/t/microservices-world-yo8X7v |
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How to Find Your Competitors Facebook Ads
If you've read even one blog post or article about Facebook ads, you've probably heard that they're a great way to reach your target audience. But how do you go beyond broad generalizations like "people who like pandas also enjoy poutine?"
Before creating your first ad, it's a good idea to understand all of your options. Depending on the scope of your business, the types of people who are most likely to buy from you. This is an opportunity for thinking about everything from where your potential customers are to what websites they frequent and what their interests may be. Once you know this, creating a successful ad becomes much easier and more effective.
Find Your Audience Based on Interests
If you're looking to reach a broad audience with a wide variety of interests, you'll want to target people based on their interests. This is a great option for businesses who have a wide variety of products or services, but are trying to generate interest in a particular niche.
For example, if you're a realtor trying to reach people who are interested in buying or selling a home, you might want to target people based on their interests, Something like "home improvement," "buying a home," or "real estate" will give you access to a much larger audience, but you also have to be careful not to send your ads in the wrong direction.
Find Your Audience Based on Behaviors
Targeting people based on their behavior is a great way to reach a very specific audience. If you're looking to target people with a certain occupation, income level, age, or any other behavioral characteristic, you can target specific demographics based on that information. Behaviors you can use to target people include job titles, annual incomes, life events, interests, and many more. If you're running a business that revolves around children and their birthday parties, you can target people who are likely to be parents, as well as anyone who works in the service industry, such as party planners and waiters.
Find Out Where Your Audience Is Already
If you're finding it difficult to target the right audience, you can use the information you already know about your target audience in order to find the communities and groups where they already are. This is great for targeting niche audiences that may be difficult to reach based on interests or behaviors.
For example, if you're trying to reach a specific group of people who go to a specific university, but you aren't sure where to find them, you can use the school's name in your targeting options.
Find Which Ads Are Working for Your Competitors
If you're running a business that has competitors, you may want to take a look at the types of ads they're running and use them as a guide for what works. This is a great way to get an idea of what your audience is interested in. You can also take this a step further and take a look at the audiences your competitors are reaching. If you notice that a specific competitor is reaching a huge audience with a certain type of ad, you can try to reach that same audience with a similar ad.
Use Social Media Monitoring Tools
A great way to figure out what types of ads are working for your competitors is to use social media monitoring tools. These tools allow you to search for specific terms related to your industry, as well as your competitors. You can search for terms like "We buy houses" or "Houses for sale" to find ads for your competitors. This is a great way to find out what your competitors are doing, as well as what their audience is interested in.
Conclusion
If you want to run a successful Facebook ad campaign, it's important to understand how to find your audience. Whether you target people based on their interests or their behaviors, or find the communities where your target audience already is, Facebook ads are a great way to reach your customers.
You have to know who your ideal customer is in order to create effective ads. There are a few ways you can target your ideal customer with Facebook ads. First, you need to know what your ideal customer cares about. Then, you can target them with ads based on those | eng | 1aa4e42c-92fd-4144-877d-02ba265e0e34 | https://www.beouk.com/2022/07/how-to-find-your-competitors-facebook_19.html |
The power of positive thinking is one of the most valuable lessons we can teach our children, and sitting down together to read a book that gently approaches the topic is the perfect way to open the conversation. Jack Canfield has created a relatable tale about a young girl's struggle to move beyond her comfort zone. Parents and teachers alike will appreciate the themes of compassion, confidence and self-esteem contained in this beautifully illustrated book. As the co-creator of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series, Canfield has taught millions of individuals his formulas for success. He is the author and co-author of more than 150 books (including 66 bestsellers) with more than 100 million copies in print in 47 languages around the world | eng | 89e27a3a-f6c8-4c4e-9992-e2a6651a11e7 | https://thekathrynzoxshow.com/episodes/1347 |
Arusha Snake Park
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Safely View The Deadly Snakes
The snake park provides various activities, take a guided tour and learn about some of the most dangerous snakes in the world. You will see the Black and Green Mamba, Egyptian Cobra, Puff Adders, and many other exotic snakes. Capture your special moment and hold a real live snake.
If you are brave enough you can hold a snake!
Learn About Other Tanzanian Preditors
Other reptiles at the park include Monitor Lizards, Tortoises, Crocodiles, and a few species of birds. You will be able to see crocodiles at feeding time and touch a baby crocodile. Arusha Snake Park is a great place to learn about some of Africa's most dangerous predators.
Learn About Maasai Culture
You can also enjoy your Maasai guide, who will take you on a tour of the Maasai Cultural Museum. You will visit the Free Education Centre, where the local Maasai have the opportunity to learn how to read and write and further their education in many different ways.
Dress Yourself Like A Maasai
After you go through the cultural museum, you will come to the Maasai craft markets. You can visit 13 traditional Maasai huts and watch the Maasai women make their colorful jewelry. You will have the chance to dress up as a Maasai warrior and wear their original Masaai.
Ride Around On A Camel
You will then take a camel ride, and a trusted handler will walk you around the field. Many of our guests find this to be a very enjoyable experience! | eng | f7ece70b-aa5d-4d59-8704-0f703eb54850 | https://1raadventure.com/snake-park-tanzania/ |
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The Adirondack Museum has announced a new exhibit, "A Wild, Unsettled Country: Early Reflections of the Adirondacks," which will look at the early efforts to convey the Adirondacks visually to the wider world. The exhibit will open on May 22 — meaning that year-round Adirondack Park residents should be able to catch the exhibit for free the last week of May.
The first Europeans to see the Adirondack landscape of northern New York State came to explore, to document important military operations and fortifications, or to create maps and scientifically accurate images of the terrain, flora and fauna. These early illustrations filled practical needs rather than aesthetic ones. The exhibition will showcase approximately forty paintings from the museum's exceptional art collection, including works by Thomas Cole, John Frederick Kensett, William Havell, John Henry Dolph and James David Smillie.
Also featured are fifty of the engravings and lithographs of Adirondack landscape paintings that brought these images to a wider audience and provided many Americans with their first glimpse of the "howling wilds" that were the Adirondack Mountains.
While tourists were flocking to Saratoga Springs in the 1830s, few ventured north into the "lofty chain of granite" visible from Lake George. One guidebook described the mysterious forms as "a wild repulsive aspect." Little was known of these yet-unnamed mountains.
In 1836, the New York State legislature authorized a survey of the state's natural resources. Artist Charles Cromwell Ingham was asked to join geologists Ebenezer Emmons and William C. Redfield during one of the first exploratory surveys. During the trip, he painted the Great Adirondack Pass "on the spot." The original painting will be shown in the exhibition.
The exhibit will also include photographs — stereo views and albumen prints — sold as tourist souvenirs and to armchair travelers. William James Stillman took the earliest photos in the exhibition, in 1859. These rare images are the first photographic landscape studies taken in the Adirondacks. Photos by Seneca Ray Stoddard will also be displayed.
Significant historic maps will illustrate the growth of knowledge about the Adirondack region. In 1818, it was still a mysterious "wild, barren tract . . . covered with almost impenetrable Bogs, Marshes & Ponds, and the uplands with Rocks and evergreens." By 1870, the Adirondacks had become a tourist destination with clearly defined travel routes, hotels, beaches, and camps.
A Wild, Unsettled Country will be on exhibit in the Lynn H. Boillot Art Galleries. The space includes the Adirondack Museum Gallery Study Center — a resource for learning more about American art. In addition to a library of reference books, a touch-screen computer allows visitors to access images from the museum's extensive fine art collection.
The Gallery Study Center will include a media space as part of the special exhibit. The documentary film "Champlain: The Lake Between" will be shown continuously. The film, part of the Lake Champlain Voyages of Discovery project, has aired on Vermont Public Television in recent months.
A Wild, Unsettled Country is not just for adults. Family-friendly elements include Looking at Art With Children, a guide for parents as they investigate the arts with youngsters; the Grand Tour Guide, a colorful and engaging map that encourages exploration of the Adirondack sites shown in the paintings; and ten different Wild About! guidebooks that urge kids to be "wild" about maps, prints, history, and more.
The apparent demise of Everlands will not affect the luxury resort the Point, a management official said today.
"Everlands is back-burnering itself" during the economic slump, confirmed David Garrett, president of Garrett Hotel Group, based in Vermont. The Garrett Group manages the Point, on Upper Saranac Lake, and owns Lake Placid Lodge, a separate Great Camp–style resort on the shore of Lake Placid.
Garrett said the Point will remain open to guests no matter what happens to Everlands, a start-up that planned to assemble a global collective of 45 exclusive properties in protected natural settings. Since it launched in 2007, Everlands acquired six lodgings, according to its Web site. The London Times reported it had attracted only 60 members out of a goal of 1,800, later lowered to 900. Memberships were to cost $1 million but were available to early birds for half that amount. Everlands has not returned calls seeking comment. The Point will continue to operate as a hotel, as it had in the past, not a fractional ownership.
The Garrett Group sold the Point in 2007 to "a group of founding members of Everlands, separate from the actual Everlands entity," Garrett explained. He said the sale was carefully structured to "protect" the Point should the Everlands concept not prove viable.
The Point will be closed in April, as it always is, and will reopen in May.
For the first time ever, Whiteface and Gore mountains are teaming up to offer the Ultimate Spring Season Pass, good for unlimited skiing and riding at either mountain through the rest of the 2008-09 season. The pass went on sale Sunday, March 22.
Adults (ages 23-69) can purchase the pass for $129; young adult passes (ages 13-22) are $99. The junior (7-12) rate is $69, and kids 6 and under ski and ride, as always, for free. Whiteface and Gore mountains are holding the season pass rates for next season, 2009-10. All season passes go on sale Sunday for the greatest value. Adult full season passes are $690 if purchased by June 12. A payment plan is available payments due at time of purchase, July 24, and September 8. This is the best value if pass holders ski more that 9 times a season including holidays.
The popular Whiteface only non-holiday returns for $399 if purchased by June 12. This pass includes blackout dates of December 26, 2009-January 2, 2010, January 16-18, 2010, and February 13-20, 2010. The passes must be purchased by June 12 to receive as the pass won't be available after that date. This is the best value if pass holders ski or ride more that six times at Whiteface only excluding holidays
Both mountains plan to stay open through April 12. Whiteface is hosting a Mini-Park Meltdown March 28, followed by a Retro Deck Party with live music by Ironwood. The Apple Butter Open moguls competition returns April 4, while pond skimming is April 11. Easter Sunday wraps up the festivities at Whiteface and Gore with the mountains hosting Easter services, brunch, egg hunts and more.
"My initial interest in Hickory was in its history (founded by a WWII member of the 10th Mountain Division) and reputation as a challenging hill (notwithstanding its small size)," Bill Van Pelt IV said in an e-mail.
Van Pelt, a financial planner from Saratoga now living in Texas, is leading several shareholders and Hickory board members in trying to come up with a new business plan for the old-school mountain, which has 1,200 feet of vertical drop, 17 trails, two Poma lifts, a T-bar and a rope tow. Operating private ski areas has proven a challenge in the Adirondacks, so the group is trying to come up with a viable game plan.
"Mad River Glen provides an example with which I am personally familiar," Van Pelt wrote. "I made an early, conscious effort not to tackle the problem with real estate development as a component of the plan. That reflects my personal preference (I don't like golf courses with houses on them either) and, coincidently, the culture of Hickory and its board."
Mad River Glen, in Waitsfield, Vermont, is proudly skier-owned and natural — no snowmaking. [Post-deadline correction: there is a modest system with two guns that supplments a fraction of the terrain.] Shareholders are trying to decide whether they should leave Hickory's snow cover to nature or modernize with a snowmaking system and a chairlift.
Either way, Van Pelt told the Glens Falls Post-Star that the mountain will reopen next season after several years in limbo. He and other board members are receiving enthusiastic e-mails from former Hickory skiers and soliciting their suggestions via skihickory@mccltd.com.
The only other privately owned ski area still running in the Adirondack Park, Royal Mountain in Caroga Lake, hosts motocross races in summer to make ends meet. Big Tupper Ski Area, in Tupper Lake, has been closed for a decade; a consortium of Philadelphia-based investors proposes to make skiing the centerpiece of a vast high-end development and say the slope is otherwise not financially sustainable. Oak Mountain recently went into bankruptcy but was run this winter by the village of Speculator.
More proof that camping remains an inexpensive vacation option came this late last week when the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announced that advance camping reservations are currently up 6 percent, noting that State Parks are booking record numbers of vacations.
According to the state, there are already 45,300 advance reservations for campsite, cabins and cottages for the 2009 season, a level that is more than 2,650 ahead of the total at same time last year. Advance reservations at state parks campgrounds have been steadily increasing in recent years, with a record 137,000 bookings in 2008. OPRHP oversees 67 campgrounds with more than 8,000 campsites, 800 cabins and 41 vacation rentals. Reservations are accepted for campsites and cabins, from one day to nine months in advance of the planned arrival date by calling toll free 1-800-456-CAMP or online,
Hulett's Landing on the east side of Lake George is the subject of a new Adirondack blog, The Huletts Current, and a new book by George Kapusinski whose family operates Huletts-On-Lake-George. It turns out I'm connected by marriage to the Hulett family that established Hulett's Landing. So I thought I'd offer a little history – one that ties eastern timber rattlesnakes with an early noted librarian and explorer (now that's a combination!) and at the same time adds a new steamship to the history of Lake George. » Continue Reading.
The Golden Arrow Lakeside Resort in Lake Placid, New York retired 132 tons of carbon dioxide for the month of December 2008. The Golden Arrow accomplished this by working jointly with the Adirondack Council and their Cool Park/ Healthy Planet Carbon Retirement Program. The program was created by the Adirondack Council to prevent thousands of tons of carbon dioxide from being emitted by power plants from Maine to Delaware.
The Golden Arrow committed to retire enough carbon credits to offset the total number of occupied room nights for the month of December. It has been estimated that the there are 100 lbs of carbon emitted per room night. The Golden Arrow had a goal to retire 100 tons of carbon credits through the program. A total of 2590 rooms were occupied at the resort for the month of December.
The resort through the program permanently retired 132 tons, which was almost one third more than their original goal. It was their objective to make guests and the public to understand that they can really help make a difference. » Continue Reading.
Lookout Mountain, Whiteface's third peak, is set for its Grand Opening on Thursday, January 8, at 1 PM. [UPDATE: Due to the weather conditions at Whiteface this will take place 11 AM, Friday, January 9]. The new peak will include three new trails beginning with The Wilmington Trail. This run is a 2.5-mile long intermediate cruiser overlooking the Wilmington Wild Forest. Lookout Mountain's other two trails are expert runs called Lookout Below and Hoyt's High. Lookout Below is about 1/5 of a mile long. Hoyt's High was named in honor of Whiteface veteran ski patroller Jim Hoyt, Sr. He has been employed at Whiteface for over 50 years. This trail has a long and consistent expert pitch over its 4,182-feet length. Both runs will be opened later this winter. The official ribbon cutting ceremony at 1 PM will include ORDA Chairman Joe Martens, ORDA Board Members Ed Weibrecht and Serge Lussi as well as Wilmington Town Supervisor Randy Preston. Following the on-mountain grand opening activities, a special dedication to the Whiteface Region Visitors Bureau members will be made at 2 PM in the Lookout Café, located within the main base lodge. Complimentary hot chocolate will be served.
From Mark Wilson, who writes the newsletter for the Lake Placid Shore Owners' Association (founded in 1893), comes news of the demise of the Lake Placid's Lady of the Lake tour boat. She was on the same service as the Ethan Allen in the Thousands Islands until the 1950s and has suffered from regulations that grew from the tragedy at Lake George in October 2005. Here is Wilson's full report:
The Lady of the Lake, longtime doyen of the Lake Placid tour boat fleet, has taken to the road. Since late summer the sleek septuagenarian has sat on her trailer at the edge of Route 86 in Ray Brook, looking westward.
Nostalgically, perhaps. Remembering Alexandria Bay and Hutchinson's Boatworks where she was built in 1929, and where–until the 1950s–she shuttled among the Thousand Islands under the name Commander. According to General Hugh Rowan's history of sightseeing boats on Lake Placid Lake Placid, Charles C. Grote brought her to Placid in 1958, re-christening her Lady of the Lake, competition for the Doris II, owned by George and Bliss Marina.
For nearly fifty years she served proudly, despite a docking accident which scuttled her in July 2006. According to current owner Michael Arico, statewide tour boat regulations enacted after the fatal capsizing of the Ethan Allen on Lake George in 2005 reduced the Lady's passenger limit, effectively ending her career.
Arico attempted to sell her on eBay earlier this summer. By the end of August a buyer arrived with a custom-built trailer to tow her down to Eustis Lake, Florida. But the deal fell through at the last minute, ending any hopes the Lady may have harbored of a Florida retirement. And so she sits patiently, if somewhat forlornly, roadside, decked out in white (four months past Labor Day!).
If you have a special place in your heart for this once-proud-now-down-on-her-scuppers plier of Placid waters, and about 44 feet of dock space, call Michael Arico at (914) 456-2550.
I've been following the struggles of local business in the Essex County village of AuSable Forks. I asked Trudy Rosenblum who edits the Jay Community News to tell us about what's been happening in her community. Here is what she sent:
AuSable Forks in the Township of Jay New York is feeling the first pangs of real hardship as the economic crisis arrives locally. Without warning Aubochon Hardware, conveniently located in the middle of the main street in Au Sable Forks, suddenly closed its doors. Now there are persistent rumors that the Grand Union in Au Sable Forks will also close along with several of the small businesses on the main street. People are very upset. They wonder what will become of this little town. Au Sable Forks was once thriving with large sawmills, a foundry and an Iron Works company. There were plenty of jobs and numerous stores, hotels, restaurants and entertainment for the local population. Like any town, Au Sable Forks has seen its hard times, but the little town always managed to pull through, somehow adapting and changing, although it has never managed to recreate the beauty and attractiveness it had in the early 20th century.
Now the town is smaller and much poorer. There is a large population of elderly. Jobs are few and usually a long commute away. There is no industry, and no large employer. Visually it is no longer the charming quaint little village of the past that could attract tourists. Busloads of sightseers will not be stopping in the Forks even though we have the natural beauty that tourists want to see.
So Au Sable Forks has been of late a town hanging on. Up till the latest crisis at least its population could obtain locally the necessities for living, but with the closing of the big stores even that will be taken from the residents. It is especially difficult for a rural village in a cold climate to carry on in a poor economy. People already financially strapped must find a way to pay higher prices for everything because everything must be imported from cities farther away.
Home heating costs have gone through the roof. If you don't have a car, there isn't public transportation (although just this month a shuttle bus has been announced that will go to Lake Placid daily) so one has to rely on the good will of friends or they have to do without. Take away their ability to walk to the local store for food and other supplies and you have a recipe for disaster. The closest large grocery store is in Keeseville, Lake Placid or Plattsburgh, all a significant drive away, if you have transportation.
The impacts that the store closings may have could be pretty awful. As times get tougher and resources dwindle and become more expensive to obtain both in time and money, one would expect to see a rise in depression and a lowering of one's frustration tolerance. Along with the lowering of frustration tolerance and the negative effects from the use of escape substances one could expect a rise in abusive behavior. At risk will be children, animals, women and the elderly. There is an old saying that like attracts like. Negativity will attract negativity causing a downward spiral.
There are many people in the Township of Jay working hard to prevent this downward spiral. The churches are very active providing food banks, inexpensive clothing, short-term shelter and even money. The politicians are hard at work trying to prevent the stores from closing and offering new programs to revitalize the appearance of the town. The residents are trying very hard to patronize local businesses and hire local workers. And to lighten the mood Au Sable Forks now has a renovated movie theater and in Jay there is a new performing arts theater in full operation presenting plays, concerts, story telling, dance classes, movement instruction and painting and sculpture classes.
It is hoped that with all these people working so hard the dire predictions of gloom and doom can be aborted and the positive cooperative spirit can attract more of the same. What is really needed, however, is a long-term fix. People need local good jobs. There needs to be some sort of industry; relying on tourism just isn't cutting it.
We need our political processes, on the local, county and state levels to succeed in attracting an industry to the area; something that will create new jobs and revitalize the local economy. In the current economic climate, however, this may be only a dream. The alternative is bleak. One only has to drive down through New Russia, for example, and see the foundations of the buildings that once housed a thriving little population. The forest has closed over and reclaimed that area. Is this to be the fate of Au Sable Forks?
An Adirondack hotel that has gone all out to go green and educate guests, a Capital Region college that has taken big steps to reduce its ecological footprint, and a Hudson Valley school district effort to protect the water supply, reduce waste and run an organic garden are among the winners of the 2008 Environmental Excellence Awards announced today by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis. The fifth annual New York State Environmental Excellence Awards ceremony took place in Albany today to acknowledge the winners and their projects. There were more than 40 applicants, with submissions coming from industry, local governments, advocacy groups, educational institutions, and the hospitality sector. A committee of 20 representatives from the public and private sectors selected the winning submissions.
"The projects selected are outstanding examples of how we can solve environmental challenges by using innovative and environmentally sustainable practices or creative partnerships." Grannis said. "By recognizing New York's environmental and conservation leaders, we hope to inspire stewardship so that others can make significant positive impacts and protect New York's natural resources."
Energy efficiency. Water conservation. Recycling. Green grounds. Environmental education. The Golden Arrow Resort has instituted green programs on a variety of fronts to reduce the environmental impact not only of the hotel, but also of the traveler. It features a "green roof" – a rooftop expanse of native plants that provides wildlife habitat, reduces water runoff and helps keep the inn warm in the winter and cool in the summer. A limestone beach reduces the impacts of acid rain. In-room recycling, insulated windows, energy-efficient lighting and low-flow plumbing fixtures are also part of the mix. The hotel offers incentives for guests that travel by foot, ski, bike or hybrid car. The Golden Arrow also assists others in the hospitality industry find ways to reduce their carbon footprint.
Brewster School District, Putnam County
Through its multi-faceted "Environmental Education/Sustainable Practices Project," the Brewster Central School District has demonstrated leadership in protecting the environment and in promoting environmental education. This project includes significant capital improvements and managerial processes to save energy and to protect the region's water supply by preventing excessive plant growth, loss of oxygen and fish kills in the receiving waters. The project also includes educational activities that have developed students' awareness of environmental issues and have empowered them with opportunities to participate in meaningful, innovative, hands-on activities that have measurable environmental impacts. Accomplishments have already included a 50 percent district-wide reduction in solid waste production, a student-run organic garden, and a technologically advanced wastewater treatment facility built in 2007. Improvements have resulted in more than 17 percent in annual energy savings, 1,724,388 pounds of carbon dioxide emissions prevented, and 250,000 cubic feet each of paper and plastic waste diverted from landfills.
Union College has instituted the U-Sustain initiative – an innovative, campus-wide program that involves faculty, staff, students and administrators with the goals of reducing the ecological footprint of the college, increasing environmental awareness on campus and in the community, and making the college more sustainable. Accomplishments thus far include the renovation of student apartments to be an eco-friendly house, energy reduction strategies, dining options that include student volunteers working with dining services to provide fresh, local and organic meals, initiatives to offset energy consumption, and increased recycling/waste reduction opportunities.
These public agencies worked together to develop an innovative guide, "Stream Processes: A Guide to Living in Harmony with Streams," that describes how streams work and why functioning floodplains are integral parts of the stream system. The guide contains dramatic photographs that help promote the need for sound management practices. The lessons learned can be applied to stream channels, floodplains, stream corridors, and watershed activities that do not trigger regulatory actions. The guide has already begun having a positive effect on decisions made by Chemung County landowners and local highway departments and its reach is expanding as a result of more than 30,000 guides being distributed to a variety of audiences throughout New York State.
The City of Kingston partnered the Aslan Group to develop a new and innovative system – the first of its kind in the world – for managing wastewater treatment plant residuals in an economical and environmentally sound manner. Waste "biogas" is captured from the plant's digesters and utilized as the only required fuel to turn 10 wet-tons-per-day of municipal wastewater sludge into one ton-per-day of an EPA-recognized pelletized usable "biosolid." The biosolid is distributed free of charge for use as a lawn fertilizer or furnace fuel, which costs less than the previous practice of landfill disposal. Also, methane gas is efficiently utilized within the process as a fuel and since very little methane is flared, oxides of nitrogen and other pollutant emissions have been reduced.
New York State Soil and Water Conservation Committee, Albany County
The committee's Agricultural Environmental Management (AEM) – Farming New York Cleaner and Greener program serves as a national model of how a voluntary, incentive-based approach to agricultural management can successfully protect and enhance soil and water resources, while preserving the economic viability of a diverse agricultural community. AEM assists farmers in making practical, cost-effective decisions that result in the sustainable use of New York's natural resources. Recently the program has expanded efforts to assist vineyards. Currently 52 growers have completed a new self-assessment workbook, which has resulted in the development of 16 action plans that implemented an average of nine improved farming practices at each location. While AEM supports voluntary environmental stewardship, it is also a vehicle by which changes in environmental regulations have been effectively implemented at over 600 Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs). Plans have been successfully developed for all 147 large CAFOs and 92 percent of the state's 472 medium sized CAFOs. More than 10,000 New York farm families participate and receive information, education and technical assistance so that farmers are able to operate cleaner and greener while competing in today's global market.
Here is the complete text of testimony given November 19th by NYS Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation Commissioner Carol Ash at the New York State Assembly Public Hearing for the $132 million capital improvement spending plan for our parks and historic sites. A pdf of the Capital Plan presentation is located here. This page includes the initial announcement of the plan along with a Report to the Legislature and the Capital Projects List. Thank you for inviting me here today to discuss our real success story of the past year — our capital initiative — "The Revitalization of New York State's Parks and Historic Sites".
I truly appreciate this opportunity to fully discuss our capital program, its economic significance, and the importance of our state parks in communities throughout the state.
The New York State Park system is made up of 178 parks and 35 historic sites encompassing 325,000 acres of lands and waters. The system is widely recognized as one of the best in the nation. Our parks and historic sites host more than 55 million visitors annually.
Niagara Falls State Park, established in 1885, is the oldest state park in the nation, and Washington's Headquarters, established in 1850, is the first publicly-owned state historic site. The Bethpage Black was the first publicly-owned golf course to host the U.S. Open Golf Championship in 2002. The 109th United States Open Championship will return to this world-class facility in June of next year.
In traveling to more than 150 of our state parks and historic sites across the state, I have seen first-hand some of the significant challenges facing our parks. In many parts of the state, I was able to share these experiences with members of the Assembly and to those legislators who were able to join me on these park visits, I offer a special thank you.
As a result of a thorough assessment of our system, we identified a backlog of critical capital project needs approaching $650 million.
How did a $650 million capital backlog come to be? Over the fifteen year period from 1992 through 2007, the state park system grew. Twenty-six new parks and 70,000 acres were acquired, representing a 25 percent increase in the system. But over this same period, the state parks' capital budget was cut by 50 percent, adjusting for inflation. Cutting the capital budget by 50 percent, while expanding the system by 26 new parks, led to a predictable outcome – we are now faced with the challenge of addressing a large backlog of health and safety and park rehabilitation needs.
Fortunately, this year Governor Paterson and the Legislature, with the support of Speaker Silver and Chairmen Englebright and Sweeney, responded to this challenge. The current year FY2008-09 state budget created a new State Parks Capital Initiative. This initiative, coupled with other funds OPRHP secured from federal, state, and private sources, enabled the agency to launch a program to revitalize the state park system totaling more than $100 million.
OPRHP's $100 million capital investment is delivering tangible, on-the-ground benefits to the residents of New York State. Last week, I submitted a six-month update report to the Legislature on the status of State Park's Capital Program. The agency has initiated more than 150 capital construction projects to remedy the health and safety issues and rehabilitate deteriorated facilities in State Parks and Historic Sites across the state—addressing health and safety concerns, and providing safe and affordable recreational and educational experiences for millions of New Yorkers.
Of the total $95 million State Parks Capital Initiative appropriation, $75.5 million was allocated to OPRHP. As charged by the Governor and the Legislature, we aggressively set out to efficiently spend these dollars. As of today –seven months later – OPRHP has spent or encumbered 96 percent of the $75.5 million.
Let me repeat, in just seven months through the fiscal year, we have spent or have under contract $72.5 million of the $75.5 million provided to the agency this year – and we have initiated bidding and contract awards for the remaining $3 million.
The agency is on track to encumber the entire $75.5 million by March 31, 2009, and the visiting public will see some noticeable improvements to our state parks during next year's summer operating season. And, we are ready to begin construction on the next installment of new projects for the next fiscal year, spurring even more economic activity in communities throughout the state.
These capital investments will not only improve the parks and protect the state's investments in irreplaceable public assets, but they also support the equivalent of 1,000 full-time private sector construction and engineering jobs which bolster the state's economy in these very difficult times. Due to the nature of construction jobs, this equivalent reflects thousands of actual, on-site workers for various periods of time. The nature and scope of agency's capital work also makes the projects ideal for small to medium-sized construction firms, businesses that will be most impacted by the economic downturn.
Here are some examples of revitalization projects made possible by this year's State Parks Capital Initiative.
Four Mile Creek State Park Comfort Station Renovations. At Four Mile Creek in Niagara County, we are providing park patrons with a new, updated comfort station. The new building features several "green" components including water saving fixtures and skylights, and is fully accessible.
Letchworth State Park. Roads throughout Letchworth were repaired and repaved, and several public parking areas were resurfaced – addressing critical but long-deferred park infrastructure needs. Other projects initiated at the park this year include waterline improvements and construction of a new washhouse to serve campers. Camping at the park was booked to capacity for most of the summer. About an hour's drive south of Rochester, Letchworth is a popular and significant tourist attraction in the Genesee region of the state, hosting about 750,000 visitors each year.
Saratoga Spa State Park. The large Peerless Pool complex, including the fully accessible main pool, slide pool, and toddler pool, were rehabilitated. A new pool liner was installed to improve durability and eliminate water leakage. In addition, a number of the park's roads, parking areas, bike paths, and walking trails were resurfaced. The spa park attracts 1.7 million visitors annually.
Allegany State Park Cabin Loop Restoration. Last year, we showed you pictures of severely deteriorating cabins at this park. This past summer, we initiated phase one of the cabin loop restoration project that will rehabilitate deteriorated public rental cabins throughout the park, which has 424 campsites and 375 cabins spread throughout its 65,000 acres. Allegany is a top destination for campers, hikers, and nature lovers.
FDR State Park Bathhouse. This bathhouse provided another of last year's memorable "uglies". Capital projects completed using this year's funding include the rehabilitation of bathhouse and pool fencing. FDR State Park, located in Westchester County, draws 570,000 visitors annually. (Here we are viewing some of the ongoing work with members of the local Assembly delegation)
Green Lakes State Park Bathhouse Reconstruction. Following a news conference attended by local Assembly members and Senators this summer, State Parks broke ground on a new $2.3 million bathhouse at the swimming beach in this popular park, located near Syracuse. The new bathhouse will incorporate green technologies, as well as current building code and accessibility standards, and will be open to the public for next summer. The park hosts 850,000 visitors annually.
Riverbank Traffic Circle. This past summer, we celebrated the 15th anniversary of Riverbank state park community supporters and local state representatives. As part of our capital initiative, we are replacing the traffic circle roadway which provides the park's main entrance for vehicles, including public buses. In addition to the traffic circle, the agency is in the process of letting contracts to rehabilitate failing roofs and HVAC systems, and has initiated other upgrades including rehabilitation of irrigation lines and the replacement of more than 100 trees donated by the
Million Tree Project. Brentwood State Park-Park Development. Construction has begun at Brentwood State Park in Suffolk County, a major athletic complex that will provide greatly needed playing fields in this underserved area. This first phase of construction, which includes sixteen soccer fields and four baseball fields, is slated to open in the summer of 2009. The park will serve thousands of children in a community that has been very much in need of recreational facilities.
These are just a few highlights. All told, this year's capital initiative funding enabled the agency to undertake capital improvements in more than 80 state parks and historic sites across New York State.
By any measure, the State Parks Revitalization Initiative is off to a solid start. However, contrasted against a capital backlog of $650 million, much more work remains to be done. As I outlined last year, the bulk of OPRHP's capital needs fall into two categories:
Health and Safety Projects. The state parks continue to face a number of health and safety issues. We have outdated drinking water systems that need to be replaced. We have aging sewage treatment systems that have exceeded their useful life; dams on the state's "high hazard" list that do not meet modern dam safety standards, and bridges that have been flagged as potential hazards. We have failing electrical systems and landfills that, although inactive for many years, were never closed to DEC standards.
Rehabilitation of Existing Facilities. This category is by far the largest, comprising approximately two-thirds of OPHRP's total identified capital needs. It encompasses capital rehabilitation of existing infrastructure in the parks and historic sites – replacing facilities that have long exceeded their practical and operational effectiveness and are in various stages of disrepair, including roofs, heating and plumbing systems, visitor centers, bathrooms, campgrounds, shower buildings, picnic shelters, recreation fields, pools, swimming pools, bathhouses, nature centers, roads, parking areas, hiking trails, and maintenance centers.
Looking forward to next year, the agency hopes to continue momentum on revitalizing New York's state parks and historic sites.
We understand that decisions about next year's investment in our state parks need to be made in the context of the unprecedented fiscal picture facing New York State. Like all state agencies, we are reducing operating expenses and focusing on the agency's core mission and priorities. Nonetheless, I believe that, even in this time of fiscal difficulty, continued funding for New York's State Parks' capital program is a smart financial investment. The State Parks Capital Program has and can continue to deliver:
Safe and Affordable Parks Visitation at parks was very strong this summer and, given the challenging financial outlook facing millions of New Yorkers, we expect continued heavy public demand next year for our campgrounds, cabins, picnic and swimming areas, lakes and ocean beaches, and other recreational facilities.
Private Sector Jobs
Through this year's capital program, OPRHP has entered into 150 contracts and more than 400 subcontracts with private, local construction and engineering firms. Given the nature of our projects, we are contracting with small and medium-size local contractors. And, I am pleased to report that over the past two years more than 13 percent of the agency's capital construction spending has gone to minority- and women-owned businesses.
Tourism Revitalized State Parks and Historic Sites directly support recreational tourism, which is one of New York's largest industries. To grow our tourism industry, we need to make sure that these visitors have high-quality experiences, so that they will return in the future and tell others to do the same.
Economically Vibrant CommunitiesParks, open space, and recreational amenities are important community assets that directly contribute to the economic vitality of cities, towns, and rural areas – enticing businesses to locate and stay in New York.
Healthy Families Parks provide a place for New Yorkers of all ages to and exercise and play. By investing is safe and attractive facilities, the initiative is part of a comprehensive state strategy to promote public health and wellness, particularly among children and underserved communities. This year, OPRHP has proven our ability to quickly and efficiently put the State Parks Capital Initiative Funds to work – creating jobs and investing in tangible, lasting improvements to our public facilities. I hope that we are able to continue our momentum on this initiative, within the confines of what is affordable in the overall state budget.
In closing, I would like to thank you for your support of New York's State Park System. As I have traveled the state over the past two years – from Long Island's magnificent ocean beach parks, to our urban parks in New York City, to our hundreds of facilities across upstate New York – I have received universal support for the parks from our state's elected officials. Supporting our parks is a sound investment in the future of our state, and the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is committed to continuing to make wise use of this investment in the future.
Snow guns having been making snow around the clock since November 17, and combined with natural snow, Whiteface will have 11 trails and two lifts ready for the post-Thanksgiving Day crowd when it opens for its 51st season on Friday, November 28, at 8:30 AM. The Cloudsplitter gondola and Mixing Bowl lift will service 47 acres, or four miles, of trails for all levels of skiers and riders. The Whiteface children's programs will be operating out of the new Kids Kampus lodge, with the children being shuttled to the main lodge for their skiing and riding activities. Whiteface boasts the East's greatest vertical drop, and was recently named to the Top Five Resorts in the East in SKI Magazine's Reader Resort Survey 2008. The mountain also received kudos for Challenge and Family Programs (No. 6) and Terrain/Variety (No. 10). Whiteface/Lake Placid also earned the distinction of being #1 in the nation for Off-Hill Activities for the 16th straight year.
Opening day lift tickets are $55 for adults (20-64 years old), $45 for teens (13-19) and seniors (64-69), and $32 for juniors (7-12). As always, children six and under and seniors 70 and over ski and ride for free any day of the season. These prices will be in effect until mid-December. Operating hours are from 8:30 AM – 4 PM.
Gore Mountain, Whiteface's sister mountain located in North Creek, is also opening for the season on Friday. Gore was recently ranked seventh in the Top 10 Best of the East Reader's Choice Awards by Skiing. For more information and current conditions at Gore, visit
The Board of Regents and the New York State Archives have selected the Essex County Historical Society | Adirondack History Center Museum in Elizabethtown to receive the 2008 Annual Archives Award for Program Excellence in a Historical Records Repository. The award will be presented to Essex County Historical Society Director Margaret Gibbs, Assistant Director Jenifer Kuba, and Museum Educator Lindsay Pontius at a luncheon ceremony at the State Education Building in Albany on October 20, 2008. The award commends Essex County Historical Society for its outstanding archival program that contributes significantly to understanding the region's history. The award recognizes the historical society for its well organized and managed archives and for its efforts to provide access to the county's documentary heritage through interesting exhibitions and excellent educational programs for school children.
Previous award winners include Schenectady County Historical Society (2007), Huguenot Historical Society in New Paltz (2006), M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives at the University at Albany (2005), Onondaga Historical Association (2004), Canajoharie Library and Art Gallery (2003), and Hofstra University (2002)
Don't miss the Adirondack Museum's annual Harvest Festival at Blue Mountain Lake, New York on October 4 and 5, 2008.
Each day will feature activities for the whole family from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. The Adirondack Museum offers free admission to year-round residents of the Adirondack Park in the month of October – making Harvest Festival the perfect fall outing for Adirondackers! Dean, Dick, and Mary Merrill will return to the museum once again to demonstrate apple pressing with an authentic steam powered cider press from the 1800s. Visitors can grind apples and press cider themselves using a hand-cranked fruit press. Everyone is invited to taste freshly made cider!
The Circle B Ranch of Chestertown, N.Y. will offer leisurely rides through the museum's beautiful grounds in a rustic wagon. Youngsters can enjoy pony rides as well, providing a wonderful photo opportunity for parents!
John Scarlett of Little Tree Forge, Rossie, N.Y. will demonstrate traditional blacksmithing techniques throughout the day. Scarlett is known for both decorative and useful iron pieces, created using a coal-fired forge and time-honored tools.
Inspired by the glorious foliage and fruits of fall, the museum will offer pumpkin painting, apple printmaking, and the creation of one-of-kind works of art from natural materials. Join Adirondack Museum staff for creativity and fun!
On Saturday, October 4 only, the Siver Family Bluegrass Band from Crown Point, N.Y., will play two sets of hand-clapping, toe-tapping music from 1:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. The Siver Family band features eleven-year-old Dorothy Jane Siver, the 2007 Lake Champlain Young Fiddler of the Year | eng | 75f62c44-4f01-4a1e-8d7f-7b5547474990 | https://www.adirondackalmanack.com/tag/travel-tourism/page/10 |
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I plugged in my proffieboard a week ago to flash some new sound fonts and changed a few config files, such as the buttons. When I uploaded this, suddenly the board was in an unrecognisable format for my computer, and one reset later I got three errors back-to-back and I have no idea what went wrong. I'm even running the newest OS in case that would help me but nada.
So, typically this happens when you fail to "remove safely" before unplugging or programming. What you'll want to do is to format the sd card and put all the files back from a backup. If you take the sd card out and put it in an SD card reader, it will go much faster.
If you're not sure if you have all the files or not, I suggest using a new SD card instead, that way, you can always try to rescue files from the current sd card at some point later.
Well, if it's saying "SD card not found", it might not be formatted correctly. For instance, it may be using a GPT partition table rather than an MBR partition table. I recommend using the sd association formatter, not because it's the best but because it always formats the card in a way that ProffieOS can read. | eng | da0c1d40-a853-4a26-aff2-9badaaf245d8 | https://crucible.hubbe.net/t/proffieboard-giving-two-font-directory-not-found-errors-and-an-sd-card-not-found-error/3242 |
Is there an escrow system in Japan?
The Japanese government operates a public system very similar to escrow called the Deposit system (kyotaku 供託). Under this system, a party may deposit money (or other negotiable securities) with the government deposit office prior to executing a contract. Upon completion of the contract the government office will release the money to the relevant party. This system can be useful if two parties to a contract do not trust each other to keep their promises. In such case, one party may ask the other to put the money in the Deposit system until the performance is complete to ensure that he won't break his promise to pay.
However, the Deposit system is rarely used in Japan and many contracts, even large purchases, are based more on a system of trust and relationships. Furthermore, in certain cases, such as purchasing a home, banks may offer escrow services that essentially perform the same function as the Deposit system.
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Biography of a civil rights activist who worked tirelessly at the heart of two social and political revolutions
A native Alabamian, Reverend Robert E. Hughes worked full-time in the civil rights movement as executive director of the Alabama Council of Human Relations, where he developed a close relationship with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. After facing backlash from the Ku Klux Klan, spending four days in jail for refusing to disclose ACHR membership lists, and ultimately being forced to leave the state of Alabama, he served as a Methodist missionary in Southern Rhodesia (now part of Zimbabwe). After two years of organizing Black liberation groups, he was banned as a "prohibited immigrant" by the Ian Smith government. His lifelong commitment to social justice, racial equality, and peaceful resolution of conflicts marks a fascinating career richly documented in this comprehensive biography.
To Do Justice: The Civil Rights Ministry of Reverend Robert E. Hughes traces the life and career of an admirable and lesser-known civil rights figure who fought injustice on two continents. This account presents valuable new evidence about the civil rights movement in the United States as well as human rights and liberation issues in colonial Southern Rhodesia in the years leading up to independence and self-rule. It provides an intimate portrait of a courageous individual who worked outside of the public spotlight but provided essential support and informational resources to public activists and news reporters
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Randall C. Jimerson explores the interwoven threads of race relations and religious beliefs on two continents, focusing on the dual themes of the American civil rights movement and the African struggles for decolonization and majority rule. The life and career of Robert Hughes provide insight into the international dimensions of racial prejudice and discrimination that can be viewed in comparative context to similar oppressions in other colonial lands.
AUTHOR BIOGRAPHY
Randall C. Jimerson is emeritus professor of history at Western Washington University, where he was director of the graduate program in archives and record management. He is author of Shattered Glass in Birmingham: My Family's Fight for Civil Rights, 1961–1964, Archives Power: Memory, Accountability, and Social Justice, and The Private Civil War: Popular Thought during the Sectional Conflict.
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"White southerners who were on the right side of civil rights history when it literally put their survival on the line have never been fully recognized. Partly, of course, this is because they were supporting players in the African American freedom movement. But also their example shatters the excuse of the great majority of Good Southerners who claimed they went along with segregation because they had no choice. Robert Hughes, a white Alabamian, joined forces with his fellow young minister Martin Luther King Jr. early in the revolution during the 1955–56 Montgomery Bus Boycott and joined the global struggle against apartheid in Southern Rhodesia after being exiled from Alabama. Randall Jimerson's fine biography of Hughes brings context and rich detail to a life of moral courage impressive to this day."
—Diane McWhorter, author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Carry Me Home: Birmingham, Alabama—The Climactic Battle of the Civil Rights Revolution
"Bob Hughes is a remarkable figure, not to mention a paradigmatic example of a white southerner in the civil rights movement. Few books focus on one white person's impact on the civil rights movement. Jimerson's study does so in an engaging and illuminating way."
—Stephen R. Haynes, author of The Last Segregated Hour: The Memphis Kneel-Ins and the Campaign for Southern Church Desegregation
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"To Do Justice calls attention to a key but heretofore unsung figure who labored heroically in the midst of two related social/political revolutions. Bob Hughes deserves a place in the literature that connects these movements."
—Carolyn Renée Dupont, author of Mississippi Praying: Southern White Evangelicals and the Civil Rights Movement, 1945–1975
"Robert Hughes played a crucial role in the unfolding civil rights movement in Alabama. Now at last we have a full account of his remarkable career."
—J. Mills Thornton III, author of Dividing Lines: Municipal Politics and the Struggle for Civil Rights in Montgomery, Birmingham, and Selma
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Why October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month?
Globally, October is observed as Cybersecurity Awareness Month. This yearly campaign's goal is to raise awareness of the safest methods for using the internet. National Cybersecurity Awareness Month was established in October 2004 by the National Cybersecurity Alliance and the US Department of Homeland Security with the purpose of raising public awareness of the importance of cybersecurity and offering resources to help Americans to stay safe online.
The month-long campaign is to inform and empower the public to safeguard their data and privacy online has already transcended national boundaries as businesses and governmental organizations from all around the world join the initiative to inform and empower the public.
This blog will discuss why October is Cybersecurity awareness month.
What is Cybersecurity Awareness Month?
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM), commonly referred to as "Cybersecurity Awareness Month" is a program that is organized each year in October to increase public understanding of the value of cybersecurity and to encourage people, companies, and organizations to adopt sound cybersecurity practices.
In cooperation with the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) began the campaign in 2004. Since then, it has developed into a worldwide movement, including several nations and organizations, with the goal of educating and empowering individuals to defend themselves against various cyber threats.
Cybersecurity Awareness Month's main objectives are to promote cybersecurity best practices and offer tools to assist people and companies in staying secure online.
There are several activities, events, and projects taking place all during the month that are focused on various cybersecurity issues, including password security, phishing awareness, data protection, online privacy, and safe online conduct.
As the Internet grew more widely used and 68.5% of US households had access to it by 2004, cybersecurity emerged. In 2023, the trend toward working from home has significantly raised the requirement for data protection when working remotely.
Cybercrime was a direct result of the internet's exponential expansion. The inception and significance of Cybersecurity Awareness Month were influenced by the rising frequency of cyberattacks, data breaches, and other cybersecurity events in 2004.
Why is Cybersecurity Awareness Month Important?
Cybersecurity Awareness Month is critical in today's digital world, where people, businesses, and governments are all linked by a complex and massive web of technology.
These different points of view show how important it is to understand the main idea behind this month-long project to keep up with the changing threats in cybersecurity.
1. Rising Cyber Threats
The digital world has made things easier and faster than ever but has also made threats more extensive and complicated. Cybercriminals are getting very smart and using cutting-edge technology to exploit weaknesses in people's behavior, networks, and systems.
Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a big reaction as threats get worse, giving people the information and tools they need to protect themselves from a wide range of cyberattacks.
2. Protecting Personal and Sensitive data
People always run the risk of identity theft, privacy breaches, and financial scams in a world where personal and private data is saved and digitized online. People can better control their digital footprints during Cybersecurity Awareness Month, which teaches people how important it is to be safe online.
By running educational programs, people learn how to keep their personal information safe, create strong, unique passwords, and spot fake attempts, making them less vulnerable to cyber-attacks.
3. Protecting businesses and critical infrastructure
Businesses are prime targets for cyber-attacks because of the valuable data they possess. Also, essential assets like transportation systems, energy grids, and healthcare facilities are increasingly connected. It makes them more open to online risks that could be very severe.
During cybersecurity awareness month, people should think about how important it is to protect business networks, follow strong cybersecurity policies, and make sure that companies have an attitude of good cyber cleanliness. It keeps private company data safe and helps to keep essential services that people count on running smoothly.
4. Fostering a Culture of Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity Awareness Month's long-term goal is to make people more aware of cybersecurity issues. People and businesses are encouraged to use best practices for cybersecurity every day by setting aside a month to raise information security awareness.
This change in culture means that everyone, from the CEO of a company to the person using a smartphone, is responsible for safety. If safety is part of everyday life, it may make the digital world much more secure.
5. Education and Skill Development
Cybersecurity risks are constantly changing because the digital world is always changing. Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a time to teach people about new risks, tools, and best practices.
Also, it pushes people to keep learning new skills, which helps them keep up with how quickly cybersecurity is changing. Focusing on information security awareness training for employees get ready to deal with the existing cyber issues.
6. Combating Social Engineering Attacks
Attacks like social engineering, cybersecurity, and social influence use weaknesses in people's minds instead of technical ones. People can spot and avoid social engineering tricks with the help of Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
By understanding the tricks hackers use, people can better protect themselves and their businesses from scams meant to steal private information or cause financial damage.
7. Strengthening National and Global Security
Cybersecurity is more than just protecting your home country. An attack on one part of the world can have effects worldwide. As part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, countries are encouraged to work together to defend themselves against online risks better.
Countries can share risk information, deal with cyber events, and work together to build a very safe and reliable digital infrastructure if they improve their national and international cybersecurity.
8. Promoting Responsible Digital Citizenship
As a good digital citizen, you must do more than keep yourself safe. It makes the internet world a better place overall. As part of information awareness, people are encouraged to be good digital citizens by acting ethically online and respecting privacy.
People are also asked how their actions affect the broader digital environment. This shared duty is essential to make the Internet a better place for everyone.
9. Preparing for the Future
New problems and threats will come up as technology keeps getting better. National Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a big part of getting people and businesses ready for the possibilities of cybersecurity.
The program supports a proactive, forward-looking approach that helps people see and predict new trends. It ensures that people are ready to move quickly and easily through the changing digital world.
10. Public-Private Collaboration
Cybersecurity is a shared duty that requires the public and private sectors to work together. During cyber security month, companies, governments, and non-profits can share their ideas, get together, and work on solutions to help everyone.
This working together is important for making a method that includes everyone to find online threats that are complicated and linked.
Things to Focus on this Cybersecurity Awareness Month
In honour of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we want to bring attention to various cybersecurity topics, from basic knowledge to the use of cutting-edge technologies.
Organizations and people can work together to make the digital world safer and more adaptable by raising understanding, supporting education, making cybersecurity fun, helping each other, getting everyone on board, and spending on advanced security tools.
This method includes everyone, recognizes cybersecurity is complex, and sets everyone up for long-term success as online risks grow. This month is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, so let's look at some ideas.
Awareness
Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a one-of-a-kind chance to make people more aware of the online risks that are always there and changing. Creating a culture of safety starts with making people aware of the problem. Along with knowing the risks, it looks at who is responsible for beating those risks, both individually and as a group.
People should know common online risks like malware, social engineering, and phishing attempts. Businesses need to ensure that workers at all levels are aware of the risks of their jobs and how important it is to keep private data safe.
In this cyber security month, campaigns must focus on staying informed regarding the latest cyber threats and security best practices. It includes spreading information about current trends in cybersecurity, everyday ways to attack, and how important it is to keep software updated regularly.
People and businesses can better make smart decisions and take action to improve their safety when they are more aware of the issues.
Education
This is a vital part of a strong security. Cyber risks change in many forms, so people must keep learning to stay ahead. October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, an excellent time to hold organized learning events like classes, talks, online tools, and training programs.
These information security awareness training for employees need to cover a wide range of topics, such as essential cyber health, how to spot and deal with scam attempts, what it means to share data online, and how to keep personal and business devices safe.
Businesses must spend money on safety training for their workers. To do this, a cybersecurity training program must fit the organization's needs. A teaching effort could also discuss how cybersecurity certificates and ongoing learning helps to build a skilled and secure workforce.
People and businesses can make a solid basis for essential safety practices by emphasizing education.
Making Cybersecurity Fun
People have traditionally thought of cybersecurity as a serious and complex topic. However, adding fun to information security awareness efforts can help people to stay interested and remember essential safety rules.
You can make learning about safety fun by using challenges, engaging tasks, and game-like elements. It can include fake hacking exercises, functions like those in an escape room, or even games with a cybersecurity theme.
People who want to make cybersecurity fun could use engaging quizzes, online games that teach security concepts, or post funny but valuable social media content.
Businesses that add game-like features to their training programs can get their workers more involved and help them to remember essential safety ideas. The idea is to change how people think about safety from something that needs to be done to something fun and satisfying in digital life.
Supporting One Another
Cybersecurity requires everyone to work together, and people and businesses must help each other to build a security mind-set. It means creating a space where people feel safe enough to report possible security problems or ask for help when they're having trouble with cybersecurity.
A culture of teamwork and accountability is supported by encouraging a sense of group duty.
During Cybersecurity Awareness Month, activities can focus on creating a helpful community through platforms, discussion groups, and group projects. A solid way to build respect and understanding between people and groups is to share personal experiences and lessons learned.
When people help each other, the group gets more robust, more adaptable, and better prepared to deal with the changing nature of online risks.
Getting Everyone on Board
Everyone involved, from the top leaders to the newest workers, must be engaged for a security plan to work. Cybersecurity Awareness Month is an excellent time to stress how important it is for everyone to join in. To do this, everyone in the organization must agree that safety is not just the job of the IT staff but a group effort that involves everyone.
This is an opportunity for companies to discuss how cybersecurity affects their business and how it fits in with their overall goals. Leadership is a big part of making people understand cybersecurity is essential, and leaders should support projects that make the digital world safer.
Investing in Advanced Security Technologies
Organizations need to be aware of, educate, and have a mind-set of working together with others. Still, they also need to invest in advanced security technologies to stay ahead of complex cyber risks.
People can talk about how to use cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and improved risk detection systems during Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
Companies should look at their current protection setup and determine how new technologies can help them to defend themselves better. It could mean putting in place advanced protection software, using behavioural analytics to keep an eye on users, and spending money on safe cloud platforms.
Stressing how important it is to stay technologically flexible makes sure that businesses are aware of new threats and have the tools to deal with them.
Tools and practices to improve online security
Security awareness tips are needed to make online security better. Multi-factor authentication adds an extra layer of protection to your accounts, making it much harder for people who aren't supposed to be there to get in.
Using a password manager to keep track of strong, unique passwords makes sure that even if one account is hacked, the others will still be safe. People are less likely to be scammed by social engineering attacks if they can spot and report phishing efforts.
Enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Multi-factor authentication, or MFA, is a solid way to strengthen your online security by adding an extra layer of proof on top of your login. Usually, it would be best to have something you know (like a password) and something you have (like a proof code sent to your phone). Enabling MFA makes it much less likely that someone will get in without your permission, even if your password is stolen.
Text messages, authenticator apps, and hardware codes are all common ways to use MFA. MFA choices are available from various services, such as email companies, social media sites, and banks. Setting up multifactor authentication (MFA) is a simple but effective way to protect your online accounts from being hacked.
Make your passwords strong
Making and using strong passwords is essential to keeping your information safe online. Strong passwords are usually long and have a mix of numbers, letters (both capital and small), and special characters.
Don't use information that is easy to figure out, like dates or everyday words. Using different passwords for each account also lowers the chance that a security breach will affect more than one account if one password is stolen.
You might want to use a password manager to make and safely store long passwords. You don't have to remember all of your passwords for different accounts if you use a password manager. Updating your passwords often and not using the same passwords on multiple sites are essential things you can do to strengthen your online security.
Recognize and Report Phishing
Phishing scams try to get people to give up private information like usernames, passwords, or banking information by pretending to be a trustworthy organization. Spotting and reporting scam efforts to keep personal and business information safe is essential.
Be cautious of emails you didn't ask for, especially ones that ask for private information or tell you to act immediately. Check that emails are real by looking at the sender's address and seeing if there are any typing mistakes. Also, don't click on any links that look sketchy. Emails from legitimate businesses rarely ask for private information.
If you encounter cyber threats, you should report it to the right people. Many email companies have tools built in that let you say scams. You strengthen the general protection environment by participating in the fight against cyber threats.
Update Your Software
Your online safety needs to keep your software, like running systems, websites, and apps up to date. Software changes often come with fixes for known security holes that hackers can use if not fixed.
You can set your gadgets and apps to update themselves when new changes come out. Check for changes often, especially for protection and security software. By keeping your software up to date, you strengthen your security against cyber risks and lower your risk of being hacked into by bugs that target old systems.
Shadow Systems
Shadow systems are gadgets, apps, or networks used by people inside an organization without permission or being watched. These can pose significant security risks because they might not follow standard security rules and might not be updated or changed often.
Companies should actively seek out and keep an eye on shadow systems to ensure the same security measures to protect all devices and networks. To do this, thorough asset management practices must be implemented, regular security checks must be conducted, and workers must be taught about the risks of using unauthorized devices or apps.
For people, it is essential to know what gadgets are tied to your network. The list of authorized devices should be reviewed and updated regularly. All appliances, including Internet of Things (IoT) devices, should also be appropriately protected and updated.
Summing up: A month of cybersecurity awareness
Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a great way to strengthen digital security, give people more power, and build a community commitment to online safety.
Raising knowledge has been the most important thing during this specific time, with people being told to understand how online risk changes over time. Much work has gone into teaching people about common risks like scams, malware, and identity theft. It has helped to build a more knowledgeable and alert online community.
Putting money into new security technologies has been a forward-looking goal since we know that as online risk changes, so should our security. Conversations about AI, machine learning, and cutting-edge risk detection systems have emphasized the importance of staying technologically strong in the face of smart enemies.
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A Guide to Maximizing Your Money's Potential
In the world of finance, investing offers a pathway to grow and multiply your wealth. While traditional investment avenues are well-known, there are emerging opportunities worth exploring. In this blog post, we will delve into the art of investing and uncover strategies to make your money work harder for you. As we explore the world of investments, it's essential to acknowledge the realm of online casinos in Australia, which presents a unique and exciting opportunity for those seeking alternative investment avenues. To navigate the world of online casinos, visit real money casinos for valuable insights and expert recommendations.
Understanding Investment Basics
Before diving into the investment world, it's important to understand the fundamentals. Learn about the different asset classes, such as stocks, bonds, real estate, and commodities, and their associated risks and returns. Develop a solid understanding of investment terminology and concepts like diversification, risk tolerance, and time horizons. This foundation will serve as a guide as you explore various investment opportunities.
Setting Investment Goals
Successful investing requires clarity of purpose. Define your investment goals, whether they are long-term objectives like retirement planning or short-term goals like saving for a down payment on a house. By setting clear goals, you can align your investment strategy and make informed decisions that will help you achieve your financial objectives.
Building a Diversified Portfolio
Diversification is a key principle in investment strategy. Spreading your investments across different asset classes, industries, and geographic regions helps mitigate risk and maximize potential returns. Aim for a balanced portfolio that includes a mix of stocks, bonds, real estate, and other investment vehicles that align with your risk tolerance and financial goals.
Exploring Bonds and Fixed Income Investments
Bonds and fixed-income investments provide a steady income stream and serve as a means to preserve capital. Understand the various types of bonds, including government bonds, corporate bonds, and municipal bonds. Assess their credit ratings, yields, and maturity dates to make informed investment decisions. Fixed-income investments can add stability to your portfolio and serve as a counterbalance to the volatility of stocks. | eng | 31d854e9-9ce6-4ce3-b03e-9a20b4d633f9 | https://www.mytimenews.co.uk/uncategorised/a-guide-to-maximizing-your-moneys-potential/ |
10 Facts About Education in St. Kitts and Nevis
SEATTLE — The islands of St. Kitts and Nevis are located in the West Indies. The country has a per capita income of $8,000 USD. Despite the low income, the nation has sought to make education a priority over the years. These are 10 facts about education in St. Kitts and Nevis.
The education system is "fairly stable" but there are some concerns with the quality of education. Many teachers are unqualified. To fix this, there are ongoing professional development exercises, clinical supervisions and appraisals for teachers, wrote Minister of Education and Information Nigel Carty.
The literacy rate is almost perfect at 98 percent.
Education in St. Kitts and Nevis is free and mandatory for the first 12 years and the overall enrollment of students in primary school is 83 percent and 91 percent for secondary school.
In many developing countries, girls do not attend school at the same rate as boys. However, education in St. Kitts and Nevis is equally available to girls and boys. There is gender parity in the education system with boys enrolled at 83 percent and girls enrolled at 84.5 percent at the primary level, according to a UNESCO report.
The student to teacher ratio is 14-to-1, which provides fewer distractions because classrooms are not overcrowded.
The public schools in the nation have adequate resources. There are computer labs, libraries, free textbooks and reading clinics. Children in primary school also have access to lunch every day.
There are no universities in the nation but "there is a clear and decisive strategy for the support and further development of special education services."
Thirteen percent of expenditures are spent on education in St. Kitts and Nevis, which is above average for Eastern Caribbean countries.
In a report, UNESCO's educational review team recommended that a council be formed to better facilitate the qualification of teachers and there was a need to "enhance the social status of teachers and the prestige of the teaching profession."
The global financial crisis of 2008 eventually led to a cut in education funding. While this was many years ago, it could lead to a reduction in the quality of education in St. Kitts and Nevis.
Any future curriculum development activities in St. Kitts and Nevis should ensure that the learning needs of students are the primary focus, according to UNESCO. The nation has made vast improvements over the years, but there is more work that needs to be done. | eng | d11279f2-868e-4d44-8a40-6a8143508405 | https://www.borgenmagazine.com/facts-about-education-in-st-kitts-and-nevis/ |
The Challenge faced by human resources when hiring
We know that determining what type of profile to hire for a particular position is a challenge that Human Resources departments face. A question raised by recruiters when recruiting staff is: do we focus the search on specific profiles ormultipotential profiles? Of course the answer, in large part, is going to depend on the vacancy to be filled. But that isn't the only component involved.
Multipotential profiles are disruptive, they are able to create, lead and adapt to changing environments, and to quickly learn new skills or abilities.
In contrast, specific profiles serve to complement multipotential profiles quite well, as they can provide what the multipotential profile lacks: specialisation in a specific area. For example, a mathematician and his or her specific ability with numbers.
When a company is recruiting for a specific job position, we often raise the question of whether the best profile for the job is multipotential or specialised. It's important to highlight that some companies want to have people they can rely on to fulfil varying roles at different times.
Both profiles have their advantages, namely:
Multipotential profiles are able to effortlessly do different jobs at different times since they are highly adaptable. This in turn means they acquire know-how in a variety of areas at the companies they work for. It also means that these companies can have fewer staff, as the staff they do have are able to multi-task.
By comparison, specific profiles tend to be experts in their area of expertise, which means they are limited to a single function. The quality of their work is excellent and they tend to be highly productive in their specific field of expertise.
As we said before, the main benefit is that these two profile types complement each other, hence they are highly compatible. When thinking about which profile to hire, the answer is: it depends on the job opening, type of company, its organisational culture, and duties to be performed.
What's brilliant is that companies can adopt various profiles that harmoniously coexist: differences always bring enrichment. Each and every individual will give their very best and that is always a positive thing. | eng | 887bb515-ebb5-4604-8905-b08467f62f5a | https://blog.pdainternational.net/en/the-challenge-faced-by-human-resources-when-hiring/ |
"The principle foundation of this plan," Bob Gedert told Austin City Council members at a meeting in November 2011, "is the City Council goal of 50% by 2015, and our zero waste goal of 90% by 2040."
Gedert, then director of Austin Resource Recovery, was laying out a plan for reaching what's called "zero waste" for Austin's residential curbside customers, which includes pretty much every single-family home in the city. The idea was to get more than 90% of the trash from those customers diverted to somewhere other than a landfill by the year 2040.
"This is a philosophical change in looking at our waste stream as a materials stream," he said. "And looking at the material that our residents set out at the curb as a resource that has a second or a third life to it."
Maybe the trash gets recycled or composted — the idea was for it to go anywhere but the landfill.
Austin Resource Recovery
It was an ambitious goal. The fiscal year before Gedert made this presentation, Austin diverted a little more than 37% of its waste away from the landfill.
City Council approved the plan on Dec. 15, 2011.
But nearly 12 years later, the percentage of Austin's curbside refuse being diverted from the landfill has barely moved. In fiscal year 2022, the diversion rate was 38%.
By 2015, we were supposed to be at 50% diversion. And by 2020, the plan was to hit 75%.
Obviously, we're nowhere near that.
'We are behind'
Since the zero waste plan was rolled out, the city has launched several new ways to divert trash from the landfill, including curbside composting. None of the plans seems to have made much difference.
"We are behind on our goal and we see that," said Richard McHale, the current acting director of Austin Resource Recovery. "As we try to educate people to get them to use those containers better, we'll see our diversion rate increase."
McHale points to what he calls the "ick" factor when it comes to putting more food waste in a compost bin. Then there's the problem of people throwing food or garbage in recycling bins, which can contaminate the whole bin and send all of that material to the landfill. A recent audit found more than 20% of Austin's curbside recycling is contaminated and cannot be recycled.
Why is this a problem at all? Why is zero waste even the goal?
Landfills are filling up, of course, and no one wants more of those. Tossing things in the landfill is also a huge waste of the energy it took to extract and create those items, and it requires more energy and more carbon emissions to replace the material we toss out. Tons of stuff rotting in a landfill pile also releases greenhouse gases that are warming the planet.
So garbage is a problem, but sometimes it's just not simple to do the right thing.
"We need to make diverting material from the landfill and reducing our waste something that's easy and accessible for people," said Kaiba White, a former member of Austin's Zero Waste Advisory Commission.
"[When] everybody has the option — when they go to the trash, right next to that is recycling and composting — then I think we can be successful."
More to do
White says the city could be doing more to educate people about how and what to recycle and compost. And it's not just about individual choices — policies need to change, too. But banning certain items that are difficult or impossible to recycle isn't easy. State law and recent court decisions have made clear that cities in Texas aren't free to simply outlaw problematic trash.
"We can't ban plastic bags, we can't ban any kind of styrofoam packaging or anything like that," White said. "We could incentivize transitioning away from those things — and Austin Resource Recovery does that to a certain extent."
For instance, the city offers rebates to businesses that stop using disposable plastic items.
But there's more to do.
"We've kinda taken care of all the low-hanging fruit, the things that are easy to do," ARR's McHale said. "So now we're getting to the point where we have to start changing people's attitudes about things they throw away."
Changing those attitudes city-wide is not easy.
Austin Resource Recovery handles curbside collection, which accounts for only about 25% of the city's total waste stream. The rest is handled by private contractors who pick up waste from businesses and apartment buildings.
But the city does have some power to regulate those sources of waste.
For example, there are currently no requirements that restaurant customers have access to composting options, and there are few options for recycling outside the home. Both are things the city could address.
Then there are the inconvenient options for recycling things that can't go into the curbside bins. The city could add more geographically dispersed options for dropping off those kinds of materials.
Is zero waste out of reach?
When asked whether Austin would meet its zero waste goals, White was not optimistic.
"I think we should keep trying and do everything we can to get there, but I think about the past 10 years and change has been slow," she said.
One of the biggest reasons for that slow pace might be kind of obvious. We treat garbage as out of sight, out of mind. We throw it away and it disappears, for us. But of course, everything goes somewhere.
It's Garbage Week on KUT News. It's like Shark Week, but with no sharks and more garbage. We'll trace the path of the junk Austin makes, including how your food scraps get turned into garden soil, how much of the stuff in the blue bins actually gets recycled and how we can all do trash disposal better. Listen on KUT 90.5 FM or find the stories here (new ones added throughout the week!).
Inside The Plastic Bag Store, an installation open this month at Blue Genie Art Bazaar, everything is made of plastic. After patrons peruse the aisles, the space transforms into a theater, and the puppet films begin. | eng | a9280137-69f5-465c-adec-e9f7de2c35d1 | https://www.kut.org/energy-environment/2023-04-17/more-than-a-decade-in-austin-is-not-meeting-its-zero-waste-goals-and-were-not-even-close |
A Full Guide To Craft Ambient Music Samples And Transform Your Tracks
Explore how ambient music samples can elevate your productions. This article guides you through the nuances of crafting unique ambient tracks with samples. Discover how to produce original ambient music today.
Ambient music is all about creating an atmosphere, a mood. Unlike other genres, it's not about complex melodies or rhythms. It's a mix of sounds and textures that gently ebb and flow, creating an immersive and captivating sound environment.
In this article, we'll show you techniques that will help you incorporate a vivid and expressive approach to produce ambient music that makes you sound different. And don't worry, we'll ensure you get there by using music samples and loops. No expert music production skills required.
Understanding Ambient Music
Ambient music transcends conventional musical boundaries to create an immersive atmosphere. The primary purpose of ambient music is to set a mood, creating a sonic backdrop that envelops the listener.With no regular rhythm, it employs sustained notes and sounds, blending them into a calming journey.
Rhythm-less: Unlike other genres, ambient music often lacks a definite rhythm or tempo.
Sustained sounds: Long, droning notes or sounds are the bedrock of ambient music.
Mood and atmosphere: The primary purpose of ambient music is to set a mood, creating a sonic backdrop that envelops the listener.
The Power of Samples in Ambient Music
Samples bring color and depth to ambient music. They are the essential tools that breathe life into your tracks.
In ambient music, samples are your best allies. They offer diverse soundscapes and moods that you can shape into your unique musical vision. With Ableton Live's extensive sampling capabilities, the possibilities are endless.
Discovering Unique Sounds for Your Tracks
The magic of samples lies in their uniqueness. When choosing samples for your ambient music, consider the following:
Tonal Characteristics: Choose samples that resonate with the emotion you aim to convey.
Interaction with Other Sounds: Look for samples that complement each other. Harmonious interaction between sounds is key to creating a lush and immersive soundscape.
Manipulation Potential: Consider how a sample could change with effects. Could a simple sound transform into something fascinating?
Crafting Ambient Music Samples Always Starts At The Studio
Crafting Pads and Textures
Now, let's make you get the right sound and help you craft the style you're looking for to sound original.
Layering Samples for Lush Pads
Creating lush pads is all about combining several samples. Here's a simple step-by-step process:
Choose a few harmonious samples.
Tweak the ADSR parameters. For instance, setting a slow attack (around 500ms) and a long release (around 800ms) can create a smooth, flowing sound.
Blend the samples together using cross-fading. This can be done in Ableton Live's Sampler or Simpler devices.
Generic Example For ADSR Parameters
Creating Evolving Textures with Automation
Ambient music is all about evolution and change. Automation is a key tool in creating this dynamism.
Begin with multiple samples. These can have contrasting tonal characteristics to add richness.
Use automation to gradually change various parameters. This could include the level, pan, or effects of each sample.
Experiment with different rates of change. This will keep your music interesting and organic.
Remember, in the world of ambient music, subtlety is key. Gentle shifts in texture can have a profound impact on the listener's experience.
Building Atmospheric Rhythms with Samples
Creating rhythm in ambient music can be tricky but rewarding.
Incorporating Samples in Ambient Music
In ambient music, rhythm is often a gentle pulse, a soft heartbeat that guides the listener through your soundscape. Consider these points:
Choose samples that have a rhythmic element. These could be the sound of waves crashing or wind rustling through leaves.
Keep the rhythm slow and gentle. It should be a guiding light, not a commanding force.
The Use of Spatial Effects
Spatial effects such as reverb and delay are essential tools in the ambient music producer's toolkit. They help to create the spacious, expansive sound that's characteristic of the genre.
Utilizing Reverb to Create a Sense of Space
Reverb simulates the reflections of sound in a physical space, making your track feel more "alive" and spacious. In the context of ambient music, a longer reverb decay (or 'tail') is often used to create a dreamy, ethereal sound.
Here's a quick look:
Choose a reverb plugin (Ableton's native reverb works great).
Set the decay time to a high value (5-10 seconds or even longer, depending on the desired effect). This is the length of time the reverb will linger before it fades away.
Increase the wet/dry mix to around 50-70% to make the reverb more prominent in your mix.
Experiment with the size and density controls to affect the character of the reverb. A larger size and higher density will create a bigger, more "lush" sound.
Remember, the purpose of reverb in ambient music is to create a sense of space and depth. It should enhance your music, not overpower it.
Enhancing the Depth of Your Music with Spatial Effects
Spatial effects aren't just about reverb. Delay, panning, and stereo width are all powerful tools for adding depth to your tracks.
Delay: Like reverb, delay can create a sense of space. However, it does this by repeating the sound at regular intervals. Use a ping-pong delay for a stereo effect, and adjust the feedback control to determine how many times the sound is repeated.
Panning: Panning different elements of your track to the left or right can create a wider, more immersive sound. Be careful not to overdo it, though – too much panning can make your mix sound unbalanced.
Stereo Width: Increasing the stereo width of your track can make it sound bigger and more spacious. This can be achieved with a stereo enhancer plugin or even just by duplicating your track, panning one to the left and the other to the right, and slightly detuning or delaying one of them.
Understanding the Importance of Dynamics
Dynamics play a crucial role in music, affecting the volume and intensity of your track.
Applying Compression and Volume Automation
Compression is a key tool for controlling the dynamic range – the difference between the loudest and softest parts of your track. In ambient music, a gentle touch with compression can help to create a smoother, more consistent sound.
Try these settings as a starting point:
Set a low ratio (around 2:1), as we're looking for subtle compression rather than a heavy squashing effect.
Set the attack and release times to a moderate setting (around 50-100 ms for both), so that the compression kicks in relatively quickly but also releases quickly.
Adjust the threshold so that the compressor is only kicking in at the loudest parts of your track.
Volume automation, on the other hand, is a creative tool that can be used to add movement and interest to your track. In Ableton Live, you can draw in volume automation curves to slowly fade elements in and out, creating a sense of ebb and flow in your music.
Balancing Elements for a Cohesive Mix
The art of balancing different elements within a mix is a crucial skill in music production. Every sound, whether a pad, a rhythm, or a melody, has its place in the mix. The aim is to present all these elements in a balanced way, where each can be heard clearly without overpowering the others.
A good starting point is to set the levels of your tracks while listening in mono. This helps to ensure that each element can be heard clearly, without relying on stereo separation. From there, you can fine-tune the levels while listening in stereo.
Next, let's check out how to use soundscapes to convey emotions and build narratives in your ambient music.
Emotional Storytelling through Ambient Music
Music, especially ambient music, is a powerful medium for emotional storytelling. Here's how you can use soundscapes to weave compelling narratives.
Conveying Emotions Through Soundscapes
Emotion in ambient music often comes from the careful selection and manipulation of samples. A major chord might convey happiness or contentment, while a minor chord can express sadness or longing. Similarly, a distant, reverberant sound might suggest nostalgia or introspection, while a close, dry sound could feel more intimate and immediate.
Here's a simple exercise:
Think of an emotion you want to convey.
Choose or create a sample that, to you, expresses this emotion. This could be a chord, a texture, a field recording, or anything else.
Experiment with processing this sample in different ways. Add reverb, pitch it down, reverse it, anything that enhances the emotion you're trying to convey.
Building a Narrative in Your Music
Ambient music can also tell a story. This might not be a story in the traditional sense, with characters and plot, but rather a sonic journey that the listener can interpret in their own way.
One technique is to think of your track in terms of a 'narrative arc', with a beginning, middle, and end. The beginning might introduce the main themes or motifs; the middle could develop these ideas and introduce new ones; and the end could return to the original themes, but perhaps in a modified form, or introduce a completely new theme as a kind of 'plot twist'.
Remember, the story you're telling is subjective and it's up to the listener to interpret it.
Ambient Music Arrangement And Sampling
Now that we've discussed the elements that make up an ambient track, let's see how to arrange them to create a compelling track through the use of samples.
Get Your Samples Right
Ambient music often evolves slowly over time, with subtle changes and developments. To create this sense of evolution, you can gradually introduce new samples, modify existing ones, or take samples away.
The order in which you introduce your samples can also shape the journey of the track. For example, you might start with a simple drone, then gradually add rhythmic elements, then introduce a melodic motif, and so on.
Maintain Flow With These Transition Techniques
Smooth transitions are key to maintaining the flow in ambient music. Abrupt changes can jar the listener out of their immersion, so it's better to make changes gradually and subtly.
Back To Basics
Crossfading: This is the simplest way to transition between two samples. Simply reduce the volume of one sample while increasing the volume of the next.
Reverb and Delay: These effects can 'smear' the sound, creating a smoother transition.
Filtering: Gradually apply a low-pass or high-pass filter to one sample while removing it from the next.
Now let's see how to use LFOs to add subtle movement to your ambient music.
How LFOs Add Subtle Movement To Samples
Ambient music thrives on subtlety. It's all about creating a sense of space, atmosphere, and motion with the right sounds.
Here, you'll learn how to apply Low-Frequency Oscillators (LFOs) creatively and get that subtle movement in your samples.
Applying Low-Frequency Oscillators (LFOs) Creatively
An LFO is a secondary oscillator in a synthesizer that operates at a significantly lower frequency, typically below 20 Hz. It's used to modulate parameters, such as the pitch or amplitude of the main oscillator. But in ambient music, we can use LFOs in different ways.
If you (slightly) assign an LFO to modulate the pitch of a sample, it can create a vibrato effect. A slow, subtle vibrato on a pad or drone can add a wonderful sense of motion.
Here's a basic LFO setting you can start with:
Set your LFO Rate to around 0.2 Hz for a slow, gradual vibrato.
Assign the LFO to the pitch of your sample. The depth of the pitch modulation will determine the intensity of the vibrato. Start with a Depth of around 5% and adjust to taste.
These settings can vary significantly depending on the sample you're working with and the atmosphere you want to create.
The important thing is to experiment over and over again. Don't expect to get it right right away.
Clarity and Warmth In Your Mix
Ambient music might be minimal, but achieving a clear, warm mix can be a bit challenging. Let's go over some crucial techniques that will help you ensure clarity and warmth in your ambient music.
How To Ensure Clariy
When layering multiple samples, clarity can be compromised if there's too much frequency overlap between the elements. Here are some pointers on how to maintain a clear mix:
EQing: Use an equalizer to carve out space for each sample in the frequency spectrum. If two samples are clashing, try cutting some frequencies from one and boosting the same frequencies in the other.
Panning: Spreading your samples across the stereo field can help create space and ensure each sample can be heard clearly.
How To Ensure Warmth and Balance
Warmth in a mix comes from a balanced low-mid frequency content. Achieving this balance can be challenging when working with samples, but here are some tips:
When EQing, avoid cutting too much from the low-mid range (200-500 Hz). This can make your mix sound thin and lifeless.
Use saturation or tape emulation plugins to add harmonic content to your samples. This can fill out the frequency spectrum and add a sense of warmth.
Tape FX in Ableton
Remember, every sample and every mix is unique, so these are just starting points. Always experiment, make mistakes, and most importantly, trust your ears!
From there, you'll need to learn the importance of dynamics in ambient music and how to manage them effectively. So lets keep going.
The Role of Dynamics
Dynamic range — the difference between the softest and loudest part of a track — plays a vital role in creating the emotional impact and perceived loudness of your music. In ambient music, maintaining a wide dynamic range can enhance the immersive and atmospheric qualities of your tracks.
Applying Compression and Volume Automation
While ambient music often boasts a wide dynamic range, that doesn't mean we can't use compression. Used correctly, a compressor can subtly control the dynamics of a track without squashing the life out of it.
For ambient music, setting a high threshold and a low ratio on your compressor, and then adjusting to taste. This will ensure gentle, transparent compression that tames the loudest parts of your track without affecting the quieter parts.
For example, you might set the threshold at -10 dB and the ratio at 2:1. Then, adjust the attack and release times based on the tempo and feel of your music.
Volume automation is another powerful tool for controlling dynamics. This is particularly effective in ambient music, where slow, gradual changes in volume can add a sense of ebb and flow to your tracks.
Balancing Elements And Layering Samples
When layering multiple samples, it's essential to balance the elements to create a cohesive mix.
Here's how to do it:
Start with your most important sample. This might be a pad, a texture, or a melodic motif — whatever forms the core of your track. Set the volume of this sample to a comfortable level.
Bring in your other samples one by one. For each sample, adjust the volume until it sits nicely with the rest of the mix.
Once you have all your samples in the mix, do a final check. Listen for any samples that are too loud or too soft and adjust their volume accordingly.
So what now?
Spatial effects enhance the ambient nature of your tracks. Let's check how to leverage these, and how reverb and delay can be your best allies in creating the soundscape you and your listeners want.
The Use of Spatial Effects
Spatial effects are crucial in crafting ambient music. They help to create a sense of depth, width, and space in your music. Let's explore how reverb and delay can help shape your ambient soundscape.
Create a Sense of Space By Using Reverb
Reverb is great to create a sense of space in ambient music. It can make your samples sound like they're in a particular physical space, whether it's a small room or a vast cathedral.
When applying reverb to your samples, consider the following parameters:
Decay Time: The decay time (or 'reverb time') controls how long the reverb lasts. Longer decay times can make your music sound larger and more ethereal. Try setting the decay time to 6 seconds or longer.
Dry/Wet Mix: The dry/wet mix determines the balance between the original sample (the 'dry' signal) and the reverberated sound (the 'wet' signal). Try starting with a 50/50 mix and adjusting to taste.
Pre-Delay: The pre-delay sets the time gap between the dry signal and the onset of the reverb. It can subtly affect the perceived size and depth of your music.
Depth To Your Music Samples With Spatial Effects
Delay, like reverb, is a powerful tool for creating a sense of space. By adjusting the delay time and feedback amount, you can create everything from subtle echoes to long, cascading delay tails that add depth and complexity to your music.
Feedback: The feedback control determines how many echoes are produced. Be cautious with high feedback settings, as they can cause the delay to self-oscillate and create potentially unwanted noise.
As always, these are just starting points. It's up to you to keep experimenting what works best.
Storytelling, Soundscapes And Ambient Music
In ambient music, it's the overall atmosphere, the colors of sound that communicate emotion. We're not relying on lyrics or clear-cut melodic structures. Instead, it's all about creating evocative soundscapes that take the listener on a journey.
Conveying Emotions And Creating Soundscapes
Ambient music is like painting with sound. The texture, the colors, the depth - every element contributes to the overall emotional impact of the track.
Finding your emotional soundscape:
Sample Choice: Choose samples that evoke the emotion you're trying to convey. A warm, rich pad can create a sense of comfort and nostalgia, while a cold, stark drone can invoke a feeling of isolation or tension.
Effects Processing: Use effects like reverb, delay, and modulation to enhance the emotional quality of your samples. Experiment with different settings to see how they influence the mood of your music.
Building a Musical Narrative With Samples
Just like a good story (and musical track), the best ambient music has a narrative arc. It begins, it evolves, it peaks, and it concludes. It takes the listener on a journey.
Use Your Sample Library: Don't be afraid to experiment with different samples from your library. With platforms like Sample Focus, you have access to a vast collection of unique and creative samples that can add richness to your arrangement.
Dynamic Contrast: Use volume, density, and effects automation to create contrasts in your music. This could be the difference between a sparse, intimate section and a dense, epic section.
Motifs: Repeat and vary motifs throughout your track to create a sense of continuity and development. This could be a melodic phrase, a rhythmic pattern, or a unique sound texture.
Structure: Consider how your track is structured. A simple structure could be an introduction, a development section, a climax, and an outro.
Remember, ambient music is about exploration and personal expression. Don't be afraid to break the rules and experiment with new ideas. Find what works best for your own story.
Ambient Music Arrangement
Arrangement in ambient music is about creating a compelling journey over time. Given the genre's often minimalistic nature, it's crucial to introduce subtle changes and progressions to keep the listener engaged.
Organize Your Samples
Your samples are the building blocks of your track.
Here's how you can arrange them:
Consider the narrative arc: Start with a few core samples that set the mood of your track. Then, gradually introduce additional samples to build intensity and complexity. After reaching the peak, start subtracting samples to bring the track to a conclusion.
Think in layers: Organize your samples into layers, like a foundation layer (bass and low-mid pads), a character layer (melodic and rhythmic elements), and a texture layer (atmospheric and sound design elements). Introduce and subtract these layers over time to create a sense of progression.
Use contrasts: Mix up your sample choices to create contrasts — contrasts in texture, pitch, rhythm, and so forth. This can add intrigue and prevent your music from becoming too monotonous.
Always Seek Flow Through Transitions
Effective transitions can help your track flow seamlessly from one section to the next.
Here's what you can do:
Cross-fading: Gradually reduce the volume of one sample while increasing the volume of another. This can create a smooth transition between two different sections.
Reverb and delay tails: Allow the reverb or delay tail from one sample to extend into the next section. This can create a sense of continuity, even when switching between contrasting samples.
Filter sweeps: Gradually increase or decrease the cutoff frequency of a filter over a sample. This can introduce or conclude a section in a subtle and smooth way.
Arranging ambient music is a craft that goes beyond merely placing samples in a timeline. It's about sculpting a sonic journey that engages the listener from beginning to end.
To help you get through the clutter.
Start with a Vision: What story or emotion do you want to convey? Plan the journey you want your listener to embark on.
Use Themes and Motifs: Repeating musical themes, even subtly, can create a sense of unity and flow in your track.
Basic Transition Techniques
Crossfading: Gradually fade out one sample while fading in another for a smooth transition.
Utilize Effects: Reverb, delay, and filters can help blend samples together and create a more cohesive sound.
Employ Silence: Sometimes, a brief pause or moment of silence can be a powerful transition tool, marking a clear change in the music's direction.
Adding Subtle Movement with LFOs
Low-Frequency Oscillators (LFOs) are a secret weapon in ambient music, providing movement and life to otherwise static sounds.
Applying Low-Frequency Oscillators (LFOs) Creatively
Target Filters: Applying an LFO to a filter cutoff can create a pulsing, breathing effect.
Modulate Volume: Subtly modulating the volume with an LFO can add a sense of motion.
Experiment with Rate: The rate of the LFO can dramatically affect the feel. Slow rates can be hypnotic, while faster rates can add tension or excitement.
The use of LFOs is just one more way to explore the limitless possibilities of ambient music, unlocking new textures and dynamics.
Mixing
Mixing can be seen as the final creative step where all elements of your track come together, ensuring every sound has its own space in the mix and contributes to a cohesive listening experience. It's where the textures, colors, and depth of your samples come out.
A Clean Mix
In ambient music, where pads and textures often occupy a wide frequency range, achieving a clean mix can be challenging.
You can try this:
High-Pass Filtering: Apply a high-pass filter to non-bass sounds to remove unnecessary low-frequency content, which can muddy up your mix.
Use of EQ: EQ each sound to carve out its own space in the frequency spectrum, avoiding frequency clashes between different sounds.
Stereo Imaging: Use panning and stereo widening tools to place sounds in the stereo field, providing each sound its own 'space' to breathe.
Balancing Frequencies
Warmth in a mix refers to a pleasing balance of frequencies, often with a slight emphasis on the mid-low frequencies. Achieving warmth and balance requires careful listening and fine-tuning. Here are a few suggestions:
Subtractive EQ: Rather than boosting frequencies you like, try cutting frequencies you don't. This is a more natural way to shape your sounds and helps prevent a harsh mix.
Use of Saturation: Light saturation can add harmonic content to your sounds, giving them a sense of warmth and depth.
Mix at Low Volumes: This old producer's trick helps you focus on the balance of your mix. If it sounds good quiet, it'll usually sound good loud.
Final Words
Ambient music production, particularly with samples, is a journey of exploration and experimentation. Stay creative, stay curious, and don't forget to experiment various sounds, samples, loops and more.
Just as we at Sample Focus believe in the power of shared creativity and collaboration, with an innovative and inclusive community creators.
We encourage you to sound different and try out the the world of ambient music production using our free music samples. Don't limit yourself to one type of sound or technique.
The Sample Focus library is vast and diverse, filled with samples that can inspire new musical ideas. Explore different genres, try incorporating unusual sounds into your music, and experiment with new production techniques you come across.
FAQ
What makes ambient music unique?
Ambient music is different by its emphasis on atmospheric and textural soundscapes over traditional melodic, rhythmic, or compositional structures. It encourages listeners to experience the space and emotion of the music.
How can I use samples effectively in ambient music production?
Samples can provide a rich palette of sounds for your ambient tracks. Use layering to create lush pads, manipulate samples to form captivating melodies, and experiment with various samples for diverse rhythmic textures. Sample Focus's unique library offers a wealth of free samples.
What techniques can I use to create a sense of space in my tracks?
Use reverb and delay effects subtly to provide your samples with a sense of depth and space. Be careful to adjust parameters like wet/dry mix, decay time, and feedback level for a tailored spatial feel.
How can I ensure a balanced mix in my ambient tracks?
Ensure clarity by EQing each sound to carve out its own space in the frequency spectrum. Achieve warmth and balance through careful listening, subtractive EQ, light saturation, and mixing at low volumes. | eng | 84813a9b-f9ae-4deb-b87f-ccd217b8f96f | https://blog.samplefocus.com/samples-ambient-music/ |
3. BUSINESSANALYSIS-AI-INNOVATORS
Background
12 SEPTEMBER 2023
In today's digital age, access to quality healthcare is a fundamental right that many still struggle to obtain. Imagine a world
where geographical boundaries no longer limit one's access to medical care. Our project, 'TeleHealth-Ease,' is dedicated to
breaking down these barriers by harnessing the power of technology to extend healthcare services to the most remote and
underserved areas.
Across the globe, rural communities grapple with the stark reality of limited access to healthcare facilities, often
compounded by the burden of travelling long distances and an acute shortage of medical professionals in these
regions. The significance of our project lies in its ability to address these challenges head-on.
We have developed an innovative healthcare app and chatbot duo designed explicitly to deliver
essential medical services and information to individuals in these underserved regions.
4. POPULATION
Healthcare in Rural Areas
BUSINESSANALYSIS-AI-INNOVATORS
12 SEPTEMBER 2023
South African rural areas are grappling with significant healthcare problems that undermine the well-being of their communities. The
following statistics shed light on challenges faced by these areas:
19% 65%
19% of South Africa's population
resides in rural areas. The nearest
healthcare facility can be more
than 100 km, which results in
delayed treatment and limited
preventive care.
Approximately 65% of people
who reside in rural areas have
limited access to health care
support.
LIMITED CARE
40%
ACCESS TO DEVICES
Only 40% of individuals have
access to smart devices.
Most devices are owned by
youth. Many are also unaware
of how to access medical
care virtually.
10. BUSINESSANALYSIS-AI-INNOVATORS
"WHO Health Indicators for South Africa" Dataset
12 SEPTEMBER 2023
In our mission to improve healthcare in South African rural areas, we use a special information set called a "dataset." This
dataset is like a big collection of health-related facts and numbers. It comes from the World Health Organization (WHO),
which knows much about health worldwide.
We take this dataset and use it to teach our AI computer system. It helps our AI understand things
about people's health in South Africa. For example, it can learn about diseases and how they affect
people. It can also learn how to give better advice to people who are not feeling well. So, this
dataset is like a big book of knowledge that helps our AI become smarter and help people in rural
areas get better healthcare.
HOW WE USE THE DATASET
11. BUSINESSANALYSIS-AI-INNOVATORS
Test Cases
12 SEPTEMBER 2023
JANE, REMOTE VILLAGE
Jane lives in a remote village, hours away from
the nearest healthcare facility. The healthcare
app has been a lifesaver for her. She can now
consult with doctors, ask questions about her
health, and even schedule appointments from the
comfort of her home. It's like having a doctor in
her pocket. This app has truly improved access to
healthcare in her rural community.
JOHN, A FARMER
John, a farmer, is constantly moving, and getting
to a doctor's office is not easy. The chatbot
feature of this app has been a game-changer for
him. He can get quick answers to his health
concerns and even receive guidance on first aid
when accidents happen on the farm. It's reliable
and has helped him make better health
decisions for himself and his family.
JANE, REMOTE VILLAGE
Maria and Joe, senior citizens in a rural area,
find it challenging to visit the clinic regularly.
The healthcare app has simplified things for
them. They can easily reorder medications, set
appointment reminders, and get dietary
advice. It's like having a personal healthcare
assistant. This app has made their lives much
easier and healthier. | eng | 1b34a2e8-d6f9-47b8-b880-ea1db99e6437 | https://www.slideshare.net/KhathutsheloMakatu/final-presentationpptx-260818671 |
Got POP? Demystifying pelvic organ prolapse
Got POP? Demystifying pelvic organ prolapse
Maybe it's just us, but there's something about the word "prolapse" that brings to mind utter calamity. When you hear it you might picture a building toppling or a bridge disintegrating. While it's true that prolapse has to do with your organs shifting out of place, humans aren't architecture. Your pelvic floor is not an overloaded balcony at a frat party.
First things first. If you suspect that you might be experiencing a prolapse of one of your pelvic organs, take a deep breath. You need to understand that pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is extremely common—even more so than urinary incontinence—so you're not alone, and better yet, there are a wide variety of treatment options to explore(and that really work).
For more about the anatomy involved and how to keep it healthy, read Get to know your pelvis. Now, let's talk about prolapse!
What is POP?
Pelvic organ prolapse is simply the condition where one of your three pelvic organs (the bladder, uterus, or rectum) begins to descend, essentially moving out of place. These organs are all supported by the muscle systems of the pelvis, primarily the pelvic floor. If you have a lack of fitness in your pelvic floor (which could be caused by age, childbirth, or a general lack of physical fitness—but is not hereditary), one or more of these organs could begin to "drop" or "descend" down into the vagina.
Yes, you read that right but it's neither as dire nor mystifying as it sounds. The pelvic floor supports your organs from the bottom while fascia holds them up from the top. So, if your pelvic floor is not working so well, and it's not addressed, the soft tissue that holds the organs from the top can give out over time. This is POP.
Symptoms of pelvic organ prolapse
There are many symptoms that could refer to POP. The most common one is the feeling of pressure in the pelvis, particularly at the end of the day. Others might include urinary incontinence, incomplete urinary emptying (just a fancy way of describing when you pee and a bit more comes out after you stand up), or trouble having a bowel movement. When POP is further along, you might experience more severe (and frightening) symptoms like tissue protruding from your vagina.
But there's good news, and lots of it. First of all, the severity of your symptomatic sensations may not relate directly to the severity of your pelvic floor health issue. In other words, even though you feel like you're sitting on a tennis ball doesn't mean you have a severe prolapse. This is one of those areas when people's individual bodies and experiences really make a difference. Secondly, there are lots of treatment (and prevention!) options. Let's go there now.
What you can do about prolapse
The very first thing you need to do is speak with (and yes, be examined by) a pelvic floor health specialist. This is not only going to give you some solid information on your specific pelvic health but it will also give the specialist what they need to design a treatment plan.
So what about those treatments?
Lifestyle modification
Ugh, we know! Not only are so-called "lifestyle changes" vague—and vaguely intimidating—they're also super annoying to try and implement. Nonetheless, a healthy diet, sufficient sleep, and a good deal of the right exercise, including pelvic floor exercise, will keep your pelvic organs health and happy.
Pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT)
Let us guess—you're thinking about Kegels. The truth is, Kegels are a kind of PFMT but they aren't the only kind. Different exercises and associated breathing patterns are used to promote pelvic floor health and a health care provider with specific training in this area can help design a program for your specific body and issue.
Prolapse pessary
This is a fairly unobtrusive intervention by way of a silicone device that you wear inside your vagina. These devices support the organ while correcting its position and take strain off the soft tissue that holds the organs up. It is also much easier to train your pelvic floor when you don't have an organ sitting on it so there are many reasons to consider a pessary. However, for some women the idea of having a device inside is a no-go, so it's not for everyone.
While surgery is also a treatment for prolapse, we together with our partners who are urogynecologists (the surgeons who do prolapse surgery) believe it should only be considered after these conservative options have been tried as they're safer and very effective. Surgery is invasive and not terribly effective in some cases so it's not a medically recommended first option. | eng | 46cde199-892c-4bf0-baac-a0cba8402333 | https://corelifewellness.ca/got-pop-demystifying-pelvic-organ-prolapse/ |
After reading the case, answer the following questions: Describe Gore's global organizational design challenge? What should Gore do to build effective global teams? How will Gore's culture affect the virtual global teams? What is Gore's strategy for the 21st century case, answer the following questions: Describe the management style at Rondell Data Corporation. Would you classify Rondell Data Corporation as a mechanistic or organic design? What challenges does Rondell face?
Case study 3:
IKEA: Scandinavian Style (page 572).
After reading the case, answer the following questions: What are IKEA's organizational design elements? How does IKEA approach innovation? Describe IKEA's culture. What challenges does IKEA face | eng | 2635b4e2-2527-4f49-a305-174fb24bdebf | https://evidencebasedpracticequestions.com/case-study-1-w-l-gore-culture-of-innovation-page-555-after-reading-the-case-answer-the/ |
Product Details
These DEWALT nail sets are constructed with bi-material grips which provides comfort and shock absorption. The grips are flared to protect the hand against glancing blows. The solid steel cores provides a direct energy transfer. Color coded by tip size for easy identification.
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A: I wouldn't recommend it. You could, but the heads on nail sets spread with use so your holes would get progressively bigger. I would recommend getting a punch or using a nail.
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A: You could use a nail set as a punch for aluminum as long as the aluminum is not to thick. A small drill bit would be needed for any thick material.
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A: yes.
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A: I would not use these to punch holes in anything harder than styrofoam. What you want is something more like a pin punch.
by|Nov 12, 2022
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Q:what is the max length of nails I can push with these?
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A: These items are finishing carpenters tools.You drive the nail into your work piece with a hammer and then "finish" the job by using the nail set to drive the nail below the surface ..thereby "setting" the nail. Length of remaining nail to drive should be no longer than 1/4" to 3/8"
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A: It is not the length of the nail but the thickness of the nail head that determines which nail set you use. It is so you can set the head of the nail just below the woods surface. For finishing nails only.
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A: These are just for pushing the head of the nail below the surface of the wood after you drive the nail most of the way in with a hammer. The length of the nail doesn't matter.
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Q:Are these magnetic?
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A: No
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A: No
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A: nope
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A: No, it is not magnetic.
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A: No
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A: No, they are not
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A: No they are not magnetic.
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A: No, they are not. I'm curious about what advantage that would provide.
by|Sep 18, 2023
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A: No. But then, nailsets aren't meant to be magnetic.They are meant to drive a finish nail below the wood surface.
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A: No
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Q:Can it be use for a window puncher
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A: If you are asking if these can be used to break automobile glass is no they are not designed for that purpose. They do not come to a point and are not very heavy so you would have to hit the glass really hard to get it to break.
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A: These are nail punches...solid steel. I believe what you are referring to is an auto-punch, which these are not.
But yes, this will break a window, just like any other piece of steel would.
by|Aug 26, 2022
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A: We have not tested the 1/32 in., 2/32 in., 3/32 in. Bi-Material Nail Set (3-Piece) as a window puncher.
by|Sep 19, 2022
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A: Not sure I understand what you mean, can you explain what you want to do with this?
by|May 6, 2023
A: These are small, precision tools intended to set finishing nails and to make small indents in wood and metal for locating drill bits. If your looking for a tool to break glass in an emergency, these would not be a good choice.
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May 26, 2022
In the past I've bought the cheeper version and this...
In the past I've bought the cheeper version and this time I was glad I spent a little more these feel better in your hands and are larger so you can drive nails in with confidence the added protection helps protect your hand and larger size just worked better for me compared to past experiences
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Defective Product
One of the nail setter's tip is only half carved out, can't even use it on the size of the nail it's meant for.
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Hello CWLO, We are sorry to hear about the issue you are having with your DWHT58018. We would like to speak to you about the product and assist you further with getting the issue resolved. Please contact me at wecare@sbdinc.com and reference ticket # 4123853. I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you DEWALT
Oct 4, 2020
The sleeve moves
I wish I bought the ones without a sleeve. I used it for less than a dozen nails and the sleeve is slowly moving down. It still works, but for how much longer.
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Aug 7, 2019
Much better than the ones without a sleeve. The bright color helps to identify them in your tool ...
Much better than the ones without a sleeve. The bright color helps to identify them in your tool pouch!
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Dec 12, 2017
Excellent for many applications! I RECOMMEND!
Excellent for many applications! I RECOMMEND!
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May 20, 2014
Great Price
this nailset product is great.it is at a vary good and fair price for what your getting. you can buy cheaper nail sets but they don't come with the rubber molding like these do. all in all you can go wrong with this, it is definitely a must have have for me.
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They make the players employees that can put alot of stuff into the contract. Other teams have to ask to some coach's. They can limit pay, like in pros.
Players are are still leaving teams like Texas and Miami, so playing is still important.
Why not just cap it? Make it where 30k is the most anyone can earn or something. I mean you get a free bachelors degree and 30k to run around with and have fun, how much more do you need. Seems like a sweet gig for the athletes but doesn't allow Texas to just spend more than everyone else.
What would it take to truly disband the NCAA? Because honestly, I'm beyond fed up with all of this. When it comes to money, we will never be in a fair fight with the blue bloods, so we may as well not even have these so-called parameters. Not to mention, the blue bloods were established decades ago. There's no going back and retroactively penalizing any of them for how they established themselves. So I say, break every ####ing NCAA rule that you can. Find and exploit every single loophole. Lawyer up if necessary. Don't cooperate. Don't apologize for it. Never back down. F the establishment.
Just a bunch of meh !! Who is going to report themselves when the NCAA made it a free for all. Wasn't the Pitt receiver given 1 million ? This NIL will be the death of everyone but the BB. Did they appoint a compliance committee to oversee it ? It's already gone too far to make it beneficial for everyone.
Different take. I'm no fan of the NCAA, but I think the reporting of this could be better. The Guidance is pointing out rules that already existed and haven't changed. Nothing in NIL changed the rules around boosters promising money to prospects for signing with their school, for example. The NCAA is not setting up new "parameters".
Now, they need to prove they can enforce their rules and render justice consistently and quickly. (I know, I know…) Start with Nijel Pack and Miami. That looks like an obvious pay-for-play. Probably all documented in texts and Twitter. Dirty, dirty, dirty. | eng | 499797ad-5e83-4dd7-8d20-af962872f005 | https://forum.pistolsfiringblog.com/t/ncaa-releases-name-imagine-and-likeness-guidance/15589 |
Best Hen Do Ideas 20+ ideas with a Creative Twist
Updated: Jun 21
Planning a hen do is an exciting part of the wedding journey, but why settle for the same old traditional ideas when you can add a creative twist to make it truly unforgettable? In this blog, we will explore a curated list of the best hen do ideas that combine the essence of traditional celebrations with unique and imaginative elements. Get ready to discover exciting activities, themed experiences, and bonding moments that will leave the bride and her squad with memories to cherish for a lifetime.
Best Hen Do Ideas
1. Vintage Tea Party with a Glamorous Twist:
Transport the bride and her friends to an era of elegance and sophistication by hosting a vintage tea party with a glamorous twist. Set up a beautifully decorated venue with vintage-inspired table settings, exquisite china cups, and delectable treats. Take it up a notch by encouraging everyone to dress up in their favourite vintage attire and complete the experience with a Prosecco bar or a cocktail mixing station. This delightful blend of nostalgia and luxury will create a charming and Instagram-worthy celebration.
2. Burlesque Dance Workshop:
Inject some sass and empowerment into the hen do with a burlesque dance workshop. Learn the art of seductive moves, feather fan routines, and confidence-boosting performances from professional instructors. Not only will this activity bring out everyone's inner diva, but it will also promote body positivity, self-expression, and loads of laughter. Embrace the spirit of burlesque and leave the bride feeling fabulous and empowered on her special day.
3. Cocktail Masterclass:
Toast to the bride's upcoming nuptials with a cocktail masterclass. Engage a mixologist to teach the group the art of mixology, from shaking up classic cocktails to creating signature drinks. Allow everyone to showcase their creativity by inventing their own bespoke cocktails inspired by the bride's favourite flavours or wedding theme. Raise a glass, learn the tricks of the trade, and enjoy the fruits of your labor as you sip on your handcrafted concoctions.
4. Glamping Getaway:
Escape the hustle and bustle of city life and embark on a glamping adventure with the bride tribe. Set up a glamorous campsite complete with cozy bell tents, fairy lights, and comfortable furnishings. Engage in outdoor activities like hiking, archery, or canoeing during the day, and gather around a crackling bonfire in the evening for stories, laughter, and toasted marshmallows. This unique twist on a traditional camping trip adds a touch of luxury and creates unforgettable memories in the great outdoors.
5. Spa Retreat with a Twist:
Pamper the bride-to-be and her entourage with a spa retreat that goes beyond the ordinary. Opt for a spa with unique offerings such as chocolate-infused massages, champagne-soaked pedicures, or crystal healing treatments. Arrange for personalised relaxation workshops, such as mindfulness sessions or yoga classes, to rejuvenate the mind, body, and soul. This indulgent experience will leave everyone feeling refreshed, rejuvenated, and ready to celebrate in style.
6. Art and Wine Tasting:
Combine creativity and a love for fine wine by organising an art and wine tasting experience. Arrange for a private art class where everyone can unleash their inner Picasso and create their own masterpieces under the guidance of a professional artist. Pair the artistic endeavours with a wine tasting session, where experts educate the group on the nuances of various wines. It's a perfect blend of creativity, culture, and indulgence that will ignite the senses and foster a sense of camaraderie.
7. Retro Roller Disco:
Step back in time and lace up those roller skates for a retro roller disco party. Transform a venue into a vibrant roller rink with disco balls, neon lights, and upbeat music from the '80s. Hire a professional roller skating instructor to guide the group through fun routines and dance-offs. Encourage everyone to embrace the retro fashion with colourful leg warmers, funky headbands, and glittery outfits. This energetic and nostalgic activity will have the bride and her squad spinning, gliding, and laughing together.
8. Cocktail Making Competition:
Turn the hen do into a thrilling cocktail-making competition. Divide the group into teams and provide them with a range of ingredients and mixology tools. Set a theme or challenge for each team to create their signature cocktails, complete with presentation and flair. A panel of judges, including the bride-to-be, can evaluate the drinks based on taste, creativity, and overall presentation. Award prizes for the winning team and let the friendly competition add an exciting twist to the celebrations. You can always combine this with your cock-tail masterclass, or run it as a standalone activity.
9. Outdoor Adventure Day:
For the adventurous bride who loves the great outdoors, plan a day filled with thrilling activities. Organise a range of adventures such as zip-lining, rock climbing, or even a treetop obstacle course. Engage professional instructors to ensure everyone's safety and provide an exhilarating experience. This action-packed day will bond the group through shared challenges, adrenaline rushes, and plenty of laughter. It's a unique way to create lasting memories and celebrate the bride's love for adventure.
10. Murder Mystery Dinner:
Immerse the bride and her friends in a world of mystery, intrigue, and suspense with a murder mystery dinner. Choose a theme, such as a glamorous 1920s soirée or a spooky haunted mansion, and assign roles to each participant. Throughout the evening, everyone can engage in a thrilling game of detective, solving clues, interrogating suspects, and unravelling the mysterious plot. This interactive experience combines elements of theater, problem-solving, and laughter, making it an unforgettable and engaging hen do idea.
11. Comedy Club Night:
Laugh the night away with a hilarious comedy club night. Arrange for tickets to a local comedy club or hire a stand-up comedian to perform exclusively for the bride and her squad. Enjoy an evening of belly laughs, witty banter, and hilarious anecdotes that will create a jovial and light-hearted atmosphere. Some venues even offer comedy workshops, where the group can try their hand at stand-up comedy routines and share in the laughter together.
12. Outdoor Cinema Experience:
Create a magical and romantic atmosphere by hosting an outdoor cinema experience. Set up a large screen in a picturesque location, such as a garden or beach, and project the bride's favourite romantic or chick flick movies. Provide comfy seating with blankets and cushions for everyone to relax and enjoy the film under the starry night sky. Add a touch of luxury by offering gourmet popcorn, refreshing drinks, and cozy fire pits. It's a perfect opportunity to reminisce about old times, share laughter, and celebrate the bride's love for romantic movies.
13. Wine Tasting and Vineyard Tour:
Indulge in a sophisticated and refined experience with a wine tasting and vineyard tour. Visit a local vineyard and learn about the winemaking process while sipping on a selection of exquisite wines. Engage a sommelier to guide the group through the tasting, sharing interesting facts and insights about each wine. Take a stroll through the picturesque vineyards, capture stunning photos, and enjoy the serenity of the surroundings. It's a perfect combination of education, luxury, and the celebration of the bride's love for fine wines.
14. Craft Workshops:
Unleash your creativity by participating in craft workshops. Choose from a variety of options such as pottery painting, jewelry making, or flower arranging. Engage professional artisans or artists who can provide guidance and inspire the group to create unique and personalised crafts. Not only will this activity allow everyone to tap into their artistic side, but it will also result in beautiful keepsakes that the bride and her friends can cherish long after the hen do. It's a wonderful opportunity to bond, relax, and showcase individual creativity.
15. Outdoor Treasure Hunt:
Embark on an exciting outdoor treasure hunt that combines adventure, teamwork, and a sense of exploration. Design a customised treasure hunt for the group, incorporating clues, riddles, and challenges that lead to hidden treasures or secret locations. Divide the participants into teams and set them off on a thrilling race to solve puzzles and uncover the ultimate prize. This interactive and engaging activity promotes collaboration, problem-solving, and friendly competition while exploring the city or natural surroundings.
16. Wellness Retreat:
Indulge in the ultimate wellness retreat amidst the idyllic countryside, where the focus is on disconnecting from technology and reconnecting with oneself. Leave behind the digital distractions and immerse yourself in the serenity of nature, surrounded by lush green landscapes and fresh country air. This retreat offers a perfect opportunity to unwind and rejuvenate with activities such as yoga, meditation, spa treatments, and nourishing meals made from locally sourced ingredients. Embrace the simplicity and tranquility of the countryside as you embark on a journey of self-care, relaxation, and holistic well-being.
17. Adrenaline-Fuled Outdoor Adventure Photoshoot:
Embark on an exhilarating outdoor adventure photoshoot that combines adrenaline-pumping activities with breathtaking scenery. Picture yourself white water rafting down roaring rapids, the thrill of the water splashing against your face as the camera captures the excitement. Feel the rush of adrenaline as you navigate challenging off-road tracks during an exhilarating go-karting session, capturing action-packed shots of the group in full throttle, or even sky diving or a hot air balloon ride. The rugged beauty of the countryside becomes your backdrop, showcasing the spirit of adventure and camaraderie. With a professional photographer capturing every thrilling moment, you'll have stunning images to treasure forever, immortalising your daring escapades in the great outdoors. It's a unique and adrenaline-fueled twist on the traditional photoshoot, ensuring memories that will ignite the senses and bring out the adventurous spirit in all.
18. Dance Party Workshop:
Get the party started with a high-energy dance party workshop. Hire a professional dance instructor who can teach the group dynamic dance routines, from sassy salsa to energetic hip-hop or even a glamorous burlesque routine. Learn the moves, unleash your inner diva, and groove to the beat of your favourite tunes. This activity promotes self-expression, boosts confidence, and guarantees an evening of non-stop laughter and fun. Let the bride and her friends dance their way into the celebration!
19. Chocolate Making Experience:
Indulge your sweet tooth with a delightful chocolate-making experience. Join a chocolatier for a hands-on workshop where you'll learn the art of tempering chocolate, creating delectable truffles, and designing unique chocolate creations. Explore different flavours, experiment with fillings and decorations, and savour the results of your delicious creations. It's a perfect blend of indulgence, creativity, and mouth-watering delights that will satisfy both the taste buds and the soul.
20. Casino Night:
Experience the thrill of a casino night filled with glamour, excitement, and friendly competition. Set up casino tables with popular games such as blackjack, poker, or roulette. Hire professional croupiers to guide the group through the games and provide a true casino ambiance. Award fun prizes or chips that can be exchanged for special treats as participants try their luck and strategise their way to victory. This sophisticated and exhilarating activity adds a touch of elegance and entertainment to the hen do celebrations.
21. Incorporating BucketRace Scavenger Hunts:
For an extra dose of excitement and adventure, consider incorporating BucketRace Scavenger Hunts into your joint hen do. BucketRace offers customisable scavenger hunts that can be tailored to your group's preferences, locations, and themes Their personalised scavenger hunts add a thrilling twist to traditional hen dos, creating a dynamic and interactive experience for the bride and her friends.
BucketRace Scavenger Hunts are designed to challenge teams to explore the city, solve puzzles, and complete fun tasks within a given timeframe. The hunts can be customised to include specific landmarks, hidden gems, or even personalised clues related to the bride-to-be. This unique activity encourages teamwork, communication, and friendly competition, making it an ideal addition to a joint hen do.
Imagine racing against the clock to find hidden clues, completing quirky challenges, and capturing hilarious photos along the way. Whether it's collecting items, performing funny dares, or taking photo challanges, the scavenger hunt will keep the group entertained and engaged throughout the day. It's a fantastic opportunity to bond, create shared memories, and discover new aspects of the city.
BucketRace Scavenger Hunts can be incorporated into different parts of the hen do itinerary. Begin with a scavenger hunt in the morning to kickstart the day's festivities and energise the group. Divide into teams and compete to see who can navigate through the city, unlocking clues, and completing challenges the fastest. The friendly rivalry will add a layer of excitement and camaraderie to the celebrations.
Another option is to include a scavenger hunt as part of a larger activity. For example, combine it with a themed costume party or a day of outdoor adventure. Let the scavenger hunt be the highlight of the day, encouraging everyone to work together, strategise, and have a blast while ticking off tasks from their list.
BucketRace also offers additional features such as live leaderboards, custom challenges, and personalised support throughout the scavenger hunt experience. The team at BucketRace ensures a seamless and enjoyable adventure, leaving you free to focus on making unforgettable memories with your loved ones.
Conclusion:
When it comes to planning the best hen do, why settle for the ordinary when you can add a creative twist to traditional ideas? From vintage tea parties with a glamorous touch to outdoor treasure hunts and personalised scavenger hunts, there are countless ways to make the celebrations unforgettable. Embrace the uniqueness of your friendship group, build stronger bonds, and create lifelong memories that reflect your individual personalities and shared experiences. With a little creativity and imagination, you can design a joint hen do that will leave everyone talking about it for years to come. So, break free from the conventional and make your hen do a one-of-a-kind celebration of love, friendship, and adventure. | eng | 42b73e0f-593e-42c8-b9b7-a543a0e40b85 | https://www.bucketrace.com/post/best-hen-do-ideas-with-a-creative-twist |
learning process
The pressure for children to excel academically has never been so much as compared to the olden days. The pressure is one of the common school problems kids are facing today. Young children in kindergarten and first grade are already under the pressure of meeting the academic expectation of their parents and teachers. Such pressure had never been felt by their parents when they were children. Tons of homework, regular class tests, examinations, and tuition and enrichment classes seem to leave very little time for play.
Young children may not be aware that they are undergoing enormous pressure and hence they may not communicate their problems to their parents and teachers. If they cannot meet the expectation and continue to fail even after putting in the effort, they would tend to lose their self-esteem and give up hope on themselves. And if your children lost hope on themselves, you may have to need tremendous effort to help them gain back their self-esteem.
So why not apply the tips below to help your children excelling in school. I am neither talking about enrolling your children for more tuition and enrichment classes nor drilling them every day. Tuition and drilling may help but the additional work may add on to the unbearable pressure on them.
Time Management
Teach your children to plan their time properly. Except for children who are too young whom you have to plan for them, older children and teenagers should be independent enough to plan their time properly. When they have proper time management, they will spend their time wiser, so that homework and revision can be done in time leaving enough time for other activities. Naturally, their pressure will become lesser and they will start excelling in school.
Enough sleep
Tuck your children up early. But of course, before you can do that, the time has to be managed properly. Preferably, children should be in bed at a specific time at night. Studies have shown that student tipsgrowing children need at least 10 to 12 hours of uninterrupted sleep a night. When a child has enough sleep, he or she will be more active and energetic to learn in school. And with a fresh mind after a good night's sleep, children are better at retaining information in their brains.
Breakfast is important
Ensure that your children have their nutritious breakfast before heading to school in the morning. If your children are sent to school without food, they can become tired easily and lose concentration, hence they may more likely to perform poorly. Besides a good breakfast, nutritious lunch should also be provided to last them for the entire day. Growing children get hungry easily and need to eat frequently. For better health and weight control, healthy meals and snacks are preferred.
Attitude towards learning and school
As parents, you have to make your children understand the importance of education and so, learning in school is one of the common routes towards getting educated. Educate your children and developed them a positive attitude towards school. A positive attitude means getting up early in the morning feeling enthusiastic to get to school, to learn, and to meet the teachers. When your children develop that love to learn, the pressure will be gradually eliminated.
Be involved in your children's learning process
Getting involved in your children's learning process is very important. Get to know your children's principal and teachers. Find out the latest events which are coming up in the school and if possible, volunteer to help out. With a better understanding of the school's activities, parents will be more aware of the existing problems or potential problems faced by children. Thus, with better awareness, you can help to solve the problems so as to help them succeed in school.
Get to know what and how your children are doing is just one of the basic things parents should be doing. You may not be aware but your children may be facing certain school problems and undergoing a lot of stress which leads to the dropping of grades. If they are really stressed about school, apply the tips above to help them do better in school. | eng | a01cbd23-ece3-4ddf-b1e3-2ab2ea28c267 | https://www.phelpsschool.org/tag/learning-process/ |
Arteriovenous Malformations (AVMs)
What Are Arteriovenous Malformations (AVMs)?
What Are Arteriovenous Malformations (AVMs)?
Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are abnormal tangles of the blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood throughout the body, disrupting blood flow and oxygen circulation. AVMs occur when a group of blood vessels is formed incorrectly during development before birth. In an AVM, arteries, and veins are connected directly and not through normal capillaries (small blood vessels). The causes of AVMs are unknown.
AVMs can occur anywhere in the body. AVMs that occur in the brain or spinal cord are the most likely to cause significant disability or long-term effects. Brain or spinal AVMs may not be diagnosed until they cause symptoms, which can be significant, as alterations of blood flow to the brain or spinal cord can result in seizures, numbness, and weakness.
Bleeding and hemorrhages are the most serious risk associated with AVMs. These are rare but can result in permanent neurologic disability or even death. AVMs can be treated successfully to alleviate symptoms and reduce or prevent the risk of complications.
Types of Vascular Malformations
Types
"Vascular malformations" is a general term referring to blood vessel abnormalities that can be either congenital (present at birth) or acquired (develops throughout one's life). They can cause functional or cosmetic problems.
Aside from arteriovenous malformations — tangles of blood vessels that cause abnormal connections between arteries and veins, disrupting blood flow and oxygen circulation — there are several other types of vascular malformations, including:
Cavernous malformations are clusters of abnormal small and larger blood vessels in the brain or spinal cord that may cause bleeding. They may not cause any symptoms, but sudden symptoms including severe headache, seizure, weakness in arms or legs, vision problems, and others require immediate medical attention.
Venous malformation (VMs) result from veins that have developed abnormally and may enlarge over time. Symptoms of VMs depend on the location within the body and can be painful and sensitive.
Hemangioma is a common birthmark that is made of extra blood vessels in the skin. It is a benign (non-cancerous) growth. Most hemangiomas appear during the first weeks of life and grow fast for the first few months then begin to shrink slowly. By age 10, many hemangiomas disappear or can hardly be noticed.
Dural AV fistula (dAVFs) are abnormal, direct connections between arteries and veins. These may occur in the brain, spinal cord, or other areas of the body. Dural AVFs typically occur later in life.
Symptoms, risks, potential complications, and treatments will vary depending on the type of vascular malformation. | eng | db837a2d-8d48-4d5d-92cc-c7d7874d315b | https://www.nyp.org/neuro/arteriovenous-malformations |
Plasma Cutting
Plasma cutting is a process in which an ionized gas having a higher temperature is used to melt and cut electrically conductive metals. It is most commonly used for cutting metals such as wood, plastic, and ceramic. | eng | b3d61864-84aa-4e9a-8111-2dcf81f8f498 | https://theweldingmate.us/category/plasma-cutting/ |
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10 Helpful Tips when Relocating
Moving is a huge undertaking on its own. Relocating can add a whole other level of stress and potential complications. No matter where you are moving to, these 10 simple tips can help make your relocation a success!
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Best Intro Titles For Dating Sites
Introduction
Are you bored with scrolling through numerous profiles, looking for the perfect match on courting sites? Well, look no further! In this text, we'll explore the most effective intro titles for dating websites that may help you make a fantastic first impression and stand out from the gang. Whether you are new to on-line relationship or a seasoned player, these intro titles will surely seize the eye of potential matches and enhance your chances of discovering love. So, let's dive in and uncover the secrets and techniques to creating an irresistible dating site intro title!
What is an Intro Title and Why is it Important?
Before we delve into the best intro titles, let's first understand what an intro title is and why it is crucial on the planet of online courting. An intro title, also referred to as a headline or tagline, is a short and catchy phrase that seems subsequent to your profile image. It serves as a virtual first impression and is the first thing potential matches see when they come throughout your profile. Think of it as your personal billboard, geared toward attracting the attention of others and sparking their curiosity.
Characteristics of an Effective Intro Title
To create an effective intro title, you should contemplate a couple of key characteristics. Your intro title ought to be compelling, distinctive, and authentic. It ought to mirror your personality and provides potential matches a glimpse into who you would possibly be. Additionally, it should be concise and straightforward to read, as most people are most likely to skim through profiles rather than read them phrase for phrase.
The "Question Starter" Intro Title
One effective type of intro title is the "Question Starter." This sort of intro title engages the reader by posing a thought-provoking query. By asking a query, you invite potential matches to work together and provoke a conversation. Here are a few examples:
"Looking for my companion in crime. Are you up for some adventure?"
"Can you handle my love for spontaneous street trips?"
"Seeking somebody to join me in exploring new mountaineering trails. Are you ready to lace up your boots?"
The "Positive Vibes" Intro Title
If you want to exude positivity and appeal to like-minded individuals, the "Positive Vibes" intro title is the way in which to go. This sort of intro title showcases your optimistic outlook on life and creates an uplifting atmosphere. Here are a quantity of examples:
"Always smiling and prepared for brand spanking new adventures!"
"Seeking somebody to share laughter and create lasting memories."
"Optimistic soul in search of a companion to mild up my world."
The "Witty Banter" Intro Title
If you may have a fast wit and love an excellent humorousness, the "Witty Banter" intro title could possibly be your ticket to catching the attention of potential matches. This kind of intro title exhibits off your playful and fun-loving character. Here are a few examples:
"Searching for my companion in crime. Must appreciate puns and dad jokes."
"Swipe right when you can handle my dad-level humor."
"Seeking somebody who can sustain with my quick comebacks and witty banter."
The "Passion Project" Intro Title
If you've a particular passion or pastime that defines you, why not showcase it in your intro title? The "Passion Project" intro title lets you share your interests and entice people who share the same passion. Here are a couple of examples:
"Coffee aficionado seeking a partner to embark on caffeine-fueled adventures."
"Passionate about cooking connoisseur meals. Care to join me in the kitchen?"
The "Mystery and Intrigue" Intro Title
If you want to add an air of secrecy and intrigue to your dating profile, the "Mystery and Intrigue" intro title is perfect for you. This sort of intro title leaves potential matches desirous to know more about you. Here are a few examples:
"Unravel the mysteries of life with me."
"Ready to unlock the secrets and techniques of my heart?"
"Seeking a associate to embark on an adventure full of twists and turns."
Conclusion
Creating an attention-grabbing intro title is crucial in terms of on-line relationship. It is your probability to make a memorable first impression and entice potential matches to explore your profile further. Remember to maintain your intro title concise, genuine, and reflective of your character. Whether you go for a query starter, positive vibes, witty banter, ardour challenge, or thriller and intrigue, there's an intro title that will seize the attention of most people. So go ahead, unleash your creativity, and discover your excellent match!
FAQ
What makes a fantastic intro title for dating sites?
A great intro title for dating sites is one that captures attention, showcases your persona, and sparks curiosity. It must be unique, intriguing, and never too generic. Avoid clichés and as an alternative concentrate on clever wordplay, a witty one-liner, or sharing a novel aspect of your character or pursuits.
How can I create an intro title that stands out from the competition?
To create an intro title that stands out, it's necessary to think outdoors the box. Avoid phrases that are overused and as an alternative attempt to give you one thing unique and original. Consider mentioning a specific hobby or curiosity that units you aside or utilizing humor to catch someone's attention. Don't be afraid to be bold and showcase your persona in your intro title.
Should I use humor in my intro title for relationship sites?
Using humor in your intro title may be a nice way to stand out and appeal to like-minded people. However, it's important to use humor that's tasteful and aligns along with your character. Avoid offensive or controversial jokes that may flip off potential matches. A well-executed, lighthearted joke or a intelligent play on words can be a fantastic way to grab attention and make someone smile.
How necessary is it to indicate my persona or interests in my intro title?
Showing your character or interests in your intro title is important as it helps potential matches get a glimpse of who you are and what you're passionate about. It provides them a reason to have interaction with your profile and start a dialog. By showcasing your character or hobbies in a creative method, you'll have the ability to attract like-minded people who share your pursuits, rising the possibilities of finding a significant connection.
Are there any common errors to avoid when creating an intro title for relationship sites?
Yes, there are a couple of widespread errors you need to keep away from when creating an intro title for dating websites. One mistake is being too generic or utilizing clichés, which may make you mix in with the gang and never stand out. Another mistake is being overly vague, as this will make it troublesome for potential matches to know what makes you distinctive. Additionally, keep away from utilizing adverse or self-deprecating language in your intro title, as it could create an unfavorable first impression. | eng | 62600a00-910f-423f-a483-347f2f841417 | https://anapana.ir/best-intro-titles-for-dating-sites/ |
Curious about List of Funds
How often can I buy or sell my mutual fund shares?
Mutual funds typically offer daily liquidity, which means you can buy or sell your mutual fund shares on any business day that the financial markets are open. Here are some key points to keep in mind regarding the frequency of buying or selling mutual fund shares:
1. Daily Trading: Most mutual funds allow investors to buy or sell shares on any business day. This is one of the advantages of investing in mutual funds, as it provides liquidity and flexibility.
2. CutOff Times: Mutual funds have cutoff times for processing buy and sell orders. To receive the fund's net asset value (NAV) for that day, you generally need to submit your order before the specified cutoff time. The specific cutoff times can vary from fund to fund and may also depend on whether you're investing directly with the fund company or through a brokerage.
3. T+1 Settlement: After you place a redemption (sell) order for mutual fund shares, it typically takes one business day (referred to as T+1) for the proceeds to be credited to your account. This is the standard settlement period for most mutual fund transactions.
4. Excessive Trading Policies: Some mutual funds have implemented policies to discourage excessive trading, also known as market timing, which can disrupt the fund's management. These policies may include redemption fees or limits on the frequency of trading. It's essential to be aware of any such policies associated with the fund you're investing in.
5. Tax Considerations: Selling mutual fund shares may have tax implications. Depending on the gains you've earned and the duration of your investment, you may be subject to capital gains taxes. Consider consulting a tax advisor to understand the tax consequences of selling mutual fund shares.
6. DollarCost Averaging: If you're unsure about the timing of your investments or want to reduce the impact of market volatility, you can use a dollarcost averaging strategy. With this approach, you invest a fixed amount at regular intervals, regardless of market conditions.
7. ShortTerm Trading Considerations: If you engage in shortterm trading of mutual fund shares, particularly within the same fund, be aware of potential tax consequences and any associated fees. Frequent trading can also affect your overall returns.
It's important to read the prospectus of the mutual fund you're investing in and understand its specific policies and cutoff times related to buying and selling shares. Additionally, if you're investing through a brokerage account, be aware of the brokerage's trading policies and any fees associated with mutual fund transactions.
While mutual funds offer daily liquidity, it's essential to align your trading activity with your investment goals and time horizon. Frequent buying and selling of mutual fund shares may not be suitable for longterm investors and can have implications for your overall | eng | 7a137e59-2e44-404d-b50b-6ebfb6b47599 | https://hi.samratfinancialbanking.com/items-1/curious-about-list-of-funds |
Bill Gates has an ever-evolving reputation, and you might only recognize him for his most known accomplishment: the founder of Microsoft. Since the company's inception in 1975, Bill Gates has immersed himself in many different endeavors surrounding innovation, philanthropy, and general global problem solving.
Directed by Davis Guggenheim, Inside Bill's Mind dissects the history, behaviors, and philosophy of the tech pioneer, while making sure to not shy away from the blemishes in his personal and professional lives. With in-depth interviews with Gates' family members, those involved in his rise, and Gates himself, viewers are sure to get a comprehensive understanding of what really goes on in the mind of a man who has made a tangible impact on modern history.
Inside Bill's Mind premieres on Netflix September 20 | eng | d07c89ee-7267-4cb0-aa2b-cff16b93284e | https://mashable.com/video/inside-bills-mind-trailer |
Texas LTC Online Course
ABOUT THIS CLASS
In this course you will learn about the main topics pertaining to the carrying of handguns in the state of Texas. The overall objective of this course is to educate students on the responsibilities and laws applicable to handgun license holders. Before attending the in-person class, you must complete the assigned eLearning accessible through your USCCA dashboard. | eng | 9045f12d-51e1-4fe7-b84e-ba3cc575023c | https://www.republicgunclub.com/courses/texas-ltc-online-course |
Plants of this genus are bright green, hairless, biennial and herbaceous; they are rarely annual plants. In the first year, they form a rosette of pinnate to tripinnate leaves and a tap root used as a food store over the winter. In the second year they grow a flowering stem up to 1 m tall with sparser leaves and umbels of white or pinkish to yellowish-green flowers.[2][3]
The generic name comes from rendering the Greek word πετροσέλινονpetroselinon "rock-celery" into Latin,[4][5] from πέτραpetra "rock, stone"[6] and σέλινονselinon "celery".[7][1][3] Mycenaean Greek se-ri-no, in Linear B, is the earliest attested form of the word selinon.[8]
Petroselinum segetum (corn parsley) from western Europe (Great Britain and the Netherlands south through France to Italy, Spain and Portugal). It is edible with a similar flavour like garden parsley, but it is not widely cultivated. It occurs in grassland, hedgerows, and river banks. In Great Britain, it is confined to lowland regions in southern and central England and southern Wales, and is scarce and declining due to agricultural intensification.[2] It has narrower, more lanceolate leaves than garden parsley, only single pinnate, not tripinnate.[3] | eng | abf4625b-27c3-475e-b464-7d9026283826 | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petroselinum |
Home learning, Friday 12th June
Home learning, Friday 12th June
Hi Beech Class, I hope you are all OK. Thank you to everyone who has sent work this week, I will be putting pieces on a blog later today to show you all what work has been done by the class this week. I am looking forward to our Zoom at 11am today and hope to see lots of you there. Have a great weekend and well done to you all (parents too) for everything you have done this week. You are all doing an amazing job.
Mrs Quinn
English
I have done a separate blog with different English activities if your child is struggling with the English tasks set. Please don't worry about this if it is the case, writing is difficult so hopefully this may help.
I am aware that this week's phonics has had lot's of new sounds that are quite tricky to learn. As a result, I didn't want to introduce anymore sounds and thought we should just consolidate what we have learned. | eng | 0104e435-efc4-42f4-a0bc-341b26000d30 | https://ellelstjohns.school/13163-2/ |
How to Lose Weight While on Birth Control: A Comprehensive Guide
Discover how to lose weight while on birth control using strategies such as diet, exercise, and stress management. Learn about types of birth control and emotional factors that can contribute to weight gain.
Introduction
Weight gain is a common concern among women who are on birth control. Studies have shown that hormonal changes caused by some types of birth control can affect metabolism and lead to weight gain. However, there are steps that women can take to manage their weight while on birth control. This article will explore the science behind weight gain and birth control, detail the types of birth control that may be more likely to cause weight gain than others, address emotional and mental factors that may contribute to weight gain, and offer practical tips on meal planning, physical activity, and healthy sleep habits that can support weight loss.
The Science Behind Weight Gain and Birth Control
Birth control can cause weight gain by altering hormone levels in the body. Specifically, it can raise levels of estrogen and progesterone, which are hormones that affect metabolism. Women who are on birth control may experience an increase in appetite, which can lead to overeating. This can cause weight gain over time. However, there are steps that women can take to counteract these effects.
To combat weight gain while on birth control, women should eat a healthy diet that is rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein. Avoiding sugary drinks and processed foods is also important. Regular exercise can also help to regulate metabolism and promote weight loss.
Types of Birth Control and Weight Gain
Not all types of birth control are created equal when it comes to weight gain. Certain types of birth control, such as the Depo-Provera shot and hormonal IUDs, have been linked to weight gain more than others.
Women who are concerned about weight gain while on birth control should consider switching to a different type of birth control. Hormonal birth control pills that contain a lower dose of estrogen may be a better option for some women. Women who are considering birth control options should speak with their healthcare provider to determine which option is best for them.
Emotional and Mental Factors and Weight Gain While on Birth Control
Weight gain can also be caused by emotional and mental factors, such as stress and anxiety. Women who are experiencing both weight gain and emotional distress should consider speaking with a therapist to address these factors. Stress management techniques, such as yoga and meditation, can also be helpful.
Sleep Patterns and Weight Gain
Sleep patterns can also play a role in weight gain. Lack of sleep can disrupt hormone levels and lead to an increase in appetite. Women who are on birth control should strive to develop healthy sleep habits, such as going to bed and waking up at the same time each day and avoiding screens before bedtime. Additionally, creating a relaxing bedtime routine can also help women to get a good night's sleep.
Meal Planning and Preparation
Meal planning and preparation can help women to manage their weight while on birth control. Planning meals in advance and preparing healthy snacks can make it easier to avoid overeating and to make healthy choices. Additionally, practicing mindful eating, which involves paying attention to feelings of fullness and satisfaction, can be a helpful tool in managing weight.
Physical Activity and Weight Loss
Physical activity is an important tool in weight loss, and women who are on birth control can benefit from exercise just like anyone else. Developing a personalized fitness plan that includes activities that are enjoyable and fit into an individual's schedule can be a helpful tool in promoting weight loss while on birth control.
Conclusion
Weight gain while on birth control is a common concern among women, but it is not inevitable. By taking a holistic approach that includes healthy eating, regular exercise, healthy sleep habits, and addressing emotional and mental factors that may contribute to weight gain, women can manage their weight while on birth control. | eng | 54d03834-ebc4-412c-b465-da213d946999 | https://www.supsalv.org/how-to-lose-weight-while-on-birth-control/ |
Love robot will make you feel seen with CyberLink facial recognition
Discussions about facial recognition often focus on how it might make people feel uncomfortable, but CyberLink is exploring if it can instill a contrasting emotion — love. The multimedia and facial recognition software maker has partnered with home robot producer Groove X to integrate its FaceMe technology into Lovot, a family robot that a press release calls "a companion that fills owners' lives with comfort and peace of mind."
"With the personalized interactions that AI facial recognition can trigger for different household members, individuals will now gain a much more customized experience with Lovot," says Jau Huang, chairman and CEO of CyberLink. The software can recognize household members.
Groove X emphasizes the emotional and physical appeal of Lovot, which looks like a miniature Teletubby riding a Segway, and boasts 50 sensors and advanced AI features such as deep learning-based real-time decision making, and a dynamically generated voice synthesizer. To increase its cuddle factor, it also has an internal heating system that makes it warm to the touch. Demand for the robot grew during pandemic lockdowns, the company said, with daycare centers and elementary schools testing it.
Given the Lovot's diminutive stature, it is often looking up at people. The partnership between Groove X, CyberLink and Macnica, which provides software and hardware, means the robot can identify individuals at an angle, with identity processing of 0.2 seconds with resulting in 99.7 percent accuracy, according to Groove X.
Lovot, which is a portmanteau of "love" and "robot," comes with its own clothing line, and retails for $3,000.
Then there are robots that are supposed to make people feel safe by performing as automated security guards, like those at several Lowe's stores in Philadelphia.
The K5 features 16 microphones, LIDAR and sonar sensors, and person detection, but not facial recognition, according to the report. The latter feature is available on Knightscope's K1 Tower and K1 Hemisphere. The K5 can recognize license plates and detect anomalies, and record people in Lowe's parking lots.
The four stores began testing the robots, which are rented out for between $6 and $9 an hour, in February.
The article recounts how some people have tried to "mess with" the robots, and a nickname they have picked up online: "snitchBOT." | eng | dc977657-027d-40de-8347-dff86702ed0c | https://www.biometricupdate.com/202303/love-robot-will-make-you-feel-seen-with-cyberlink-facial-recognition |
History of Stand Up Paddle Boarding
The History of Paddle Boarding Goes Way Back…
Stand up paddle boarding (SUP) or Stand up paddle surfing is an offshoot of surfing that originated in Hawaii. Unlike traditional surfing where the rider sits until a wave comes, stand up paddle boarders stand on their boards and use a paddle to propel themselves through the water. The sport was documented in a 2013 report that identified it as the outdoor sporting activity with the most first-time participants in the United States that year. Variations include flat water paddling for outdoor recreation, fitness, or sightseeing, racing on lakes, large rivers and canals, surfing on ocean waves, paddling in river rapids (whitewater SUP), paddle board yoga and even fishing.
Stand up paddlers wear a variety of wet suits and other clothing, depending on water and air temperature since most of their time is spent standing on the board.A related, traditional sport, paddle boarding, is done kneeling on a board and paddling with the hands, similar to a butterfly swimming stroke.
Duke Kahanamoku c. 1912
Standup paddle boarding (SUP), the act of propelling oneself on a floating platform with the help of a paddle or pole, traces back thousands of years and across many continents, but its current form and popularity originated in Hawaii in the 1900s. Records of earlier forms of SUP have been found as early as 3,000 B.C. and its iterations span across nations as diverse as Peru, Israel, Italy, China and beyond.
By contrast, the modern form of stand up paddle boarding, where a surfboard-like watercraft is used, has a much clearer heritage, dating back to the 1900s and emerging from a collection of loosely related activities by a few very specific characters, such as Duke Kahanamoku and Dave Kalama. Once it reached California in the early 2000s, stand up paddling formed four epicenters, each with its own fountainhead: Rick Thomas (San Diego), Ron House (Dana Point/San Clemente), Laird Hamilton (Malibu) and Bob Pearson (Santa Cruz). From there, the sport gained exponential popularity and California served as the catalyst for worldwide adoption. By 2005, SUP, which had until then been almost entirely a surfing discipline, began to diversify into racing, touring, rivers, yoga, and fishing. Its surfing heritage coupled with its various disciplines made the sport attractive and accessible to everyone all over the world, paving the way for its global growth and enthusiastic adoption.
Jérémy Massière (champion of France of SUP 2009) surfing on the beach of Biscarrosse in September 2012
Kai Lenny, Windsurf World Cup 2009
Source: HOCH ZWEI Photoagency GBR – Pressestelle des World Cup Sylt
Standup paddle boarding in Lake Annecy
Source: Guilhem Vellut – Lake Annecy
By the early 2000s, Archie Kalepa and the Hobie Dream Team gave the world a hint that stand-up paddleboarding had a potential far grander than waves. Kalepa began unofficially participating in cross-channel races between the islands of Hawaii, making him one of the forefathers of downwind stand up paddle racing. Meanwhile, in California, three athletes (Chuck Patterson, Colin McPhillips, and Byron Kurt) joined forces to represent the newly-formed Hobie SUP Race Team. The three would show up at local prone paddleboard races, which were just beginning to have SUP divisions, and put on a show of not only performance but also product R&D. Each would carefully pull his board in and out of board bags, trying to keep their edge in product development on the nascent race scene. Sensing and expanding on that flatwater movement, Ernie Brassard (together with Rick Thomas, Bob Pearson, Blane Chambers and a few others) organized the world's first inland SUP event and race, hosted at King's Beach on the north shore of Lake Tahoe, California. It was dubbed "Ta-hoe Nalu" and still runs to this day. That event in 2007 was arguably the world's first stand up paddle specific event. Since then, the market has evolved to include paddle boards meant specifically for flat water. The contemporary form of the sport originated in the 16th century where Hawaiian surfers would surf on boards of up to 5 meters in length. These surfers used a paddle to operate boards that were otherwise unwieldy.
SUP continued in Tel Aviv in the twentieth century where lifeguards stood on wide boards to ensure a clear view of possible swimmers in distress. The lifeguards used a paddle to propel them through the water quickly to rescue swimmers.
In the 1940s, Waikiki surf instructors Duke Kahanamoku and Leroy and Bobby Ah Choy would stand on their surf boards, using a canoe paddle to move about the water and position themselves, as a way to keep an eye on surf students while also monitoring the incoming swell. They also utilized the vantage point of being out on the water to take pictures.
In the 1990s SUP was taught at Hawaiian surf schools as an alternative way to surf when there was little swell. This practice became increasingly popular so surf instructor Brian Keaulana decided to add "beach boy surfing" to the world-recognized Buffalo Big Board Contest in 2003. The response to this new category was overwhelming, with many recognized surfers participating.
SUP races became common; in 2012 Kai Lenny won the season's finals of the first Standup World Series championship races.
The first magazine devoted to the sport, Standup Journal, was founded in June 2007.
Number of participants in stand up paddling in the United States from 2011 to 2019 (3.5 million) | eng | e358bc49-29a0-4adc-b4fa-46f1f60d4eef | https://freesup.org/history-of-stand-up-paddle-boarding/ |
the emotions and aspirations of its target audience. Let's embark on a journey into the world of brand storytelling and uncover how it can elevate the amplification of your brand.
A Narrative Tapestry: Crafting Emotional Connections
At the heart of brand storytelling lies the creation of a narrative tapestry that envelops the brand's identity. Instead of relying solely on facts and features, this approach delves into the emotional landscape, allowing audiences to relate to the brand on a personal level. When emotions are engaged, a lasting connection is forged—a connection that transcends transactions and nurtures loyalty.
Humanizing the Brand: Characters and Journeys
In the intricate art of brand storytelling, the brand itself becomes a character, embarking on a journey that mirrors the aspirations and challenges of its target audience. By humanizing the brand, consumers can see themselves as part of its narrative, making the journey from passive observers to active participants in the story.
Resonating with Values: Shared Beliefs
Values are the compass that guides both individuals and brands. Through brand storytelling, brands can communicate their core values, aligning themselves with the beliefs and values of their audience. This alignment fosters a sense of belonging, as consumers choose brands that reflect their own worldview.
Captivating Attention: The Power of Engagement
In a world inundated with information, captivating attention is a coveted skill. Brand storytelling acts as a magnetic force, drawing audiences in through compelling narratives. Stories evoke curiosity, and curiosity transforms into engagement—whether it's clicking through a website, sharing content, or actively seeking more information.
Differentiation in a Crowded Landscape: A Unique Identity
In a competitive marketplace, standing out is a challenge. Brand storytelling offers a unique identity that differentiates the brand from its counterparts. By presenting a distinct narrative, a brand creates a memorable impression that sets it apart, ensuring that it remains etched in the minds of consumers.
Word-of-Mouth Amplification: Stories that Spread
One of the most powerful aspects of brand storytelling is its potential to ignite word-of-mouth amplification. When a brand's narrative resonates deeply, consumers become brand advocates, sharing the story with friends, family, and their social networks. This organic amplification extends the reach of the brand beyond its immediate audience.
Metrics of Connection: Measuring Story Impact
Just as any marketing strategy, the success of brand storytelling can be measured. Metrics such as engagement rates, brand sentiment, and customer loyalty provide insights into the impact of the narrative. These metrics guide brands in refining their storytelling strategies for optimal results.
A Symphony of Connection and Resonance
In conclusion, brand storytelling is a symphony that orchestrates connection, resonance, and amplification. By crafting narratives that evoke emotions, humanizing the brand, resonating with values, and captivating attention, brands create a lasting impression that goes beyond transactions. This impression becomes the heart of engagement, word-of-mouth amplification, and brand loyalty—a testament to the power of narratives that transcend the boundaries of advertising. As brands explore the art of brand storytelling, they embark on a journey that not only elevates their brand amplification but also shapes a legacy of connection that endures through time. | eng | ea2c34f4-7598-44ad-9754-bb2d7aab5407 | https://richandrichco-opadvertising.com/explore-the-art-of-brand-storytelling-elevating-your-brand-amplification.html |
How do I make an empty file?
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How do I make an empty file?From the File menu, click New > Empty Document. The Create Document window opens. Enter a name for the empty document. The other fields in the General tab and the Options tab are optional.
Which Linux command creates an empty?Use echo command to create a empty file.
Which command creates an empty file?type nul > filename will create a new empty file.
How do I create an empty file in bash?Use the null command ( : ) redirect ( > filename ) trick ( :> ), as this will truncate to zero or create the named file.
How do I make an empty file? – Additional Questions
How do I file in Unix?
If you're using a window manager, you can usually press Ctrl + Alt + T to open a new terminal window. If not, log into the system on which you want to create a file through the console. Type cat > newfilename and press ↵ Enter . Replace newfilename with whatever you'd like to call your new file.
How do you create a file in bash?
To create a new file, run the "cat" command and then use the redirection operator ">" followed by the name of the file. Now you will be prompted to insert data into this newly created file. Type a line and then press "Ctrl+D" to save the file.
How do you create a file in a shell scriptWhat command would you use to create an empty file without opening it to edit it?
touch command: It is used to create a file without any content. The file created using touch command is empty.
Which command creates an empty file if file does not exist in Linux?
Use the touch command to create an empty file. If a file by the name you specify doesn't already exist, the touch command creates an empty file (if the file already exists, touch updates the last file access time).
How do I empty a file in Ubuntu?
These are the following method to empty or delete a large file content in the Linux/Unix system.
Using the truncate command.
Using the echo command.
Using the redirection ( >) operator.
Using the true redirection ( : > ).
Using /dev/null.
Which command creates an empty file Mcq?
12. Which command is used to create empty files? Explanation: Touch command changes timestamps. It is also an easy way to create empty files.
Which of the following Linux command is used to create a file?
The cat command is one of the most used commands in Linux. It is used to create a file, display the content of the file, concatenate the contents of multiple files, display the line numbers, and more.
What is home Linux?
Linux is a multi-user environment so each user is also assigned a specific directory that is accessible only to them and the system administrator. These are the user home directories, which can be found under '/home/$USER' (~/).
Why we use touch command in Linux?
How do I edit a file in Linux?
How to edit files in Linux
Press the ESC key for normal mode.
Press i Key for insert mode.
Press :q! keys to exit from the editor without saving a file.
Press :wq! Keys to save the updated file and exit from the editor.
Press :w test. txt to save the file as test. txt.
How will you create 100 files in Unix?
Just create a loop that generates a number and saves it to a file until it's created 100. Then read those 100 files into an array. Sort the array to have the numbers in order. Convert the array to a string, and save it to a new text file PID in Linux?
As Linux users, we're familiar with process identifiers (PID). PID is the operating system's unique identifier for active programs that are running. A simple command to view the running processes shows that the init process is the owner of PID 1.
How use ls command in Linux?
Type the ls -l command to list the contents of the directory in a table format with columns including: | eng | b3baaac7-e187-4534-ba63-86ff7b0ada3f | https://www.lugot.org/how-do-i-make-an-empty-file-4/ |
No, the topper on this pendant isn't small... the pendant is huge! This big Picture Jasper cabochon shows some fine desert scenery; the Sterling Silver wrap looks like an open window, and isn't the view spectacular! | eng | 77cbccd9-4681-481b-abc7-8bab7a2638b5 | https://wiretreasures.com/pendant.htm?item=SSP515 |
How To Frame A Dormer
A dormer is a window that projects vertically out of a sloping roof. It is usually rectangular or square in shape and is used to provide light and ventilation to the upper stories of a building. Framing a dormer involves constructing a wooden frame around the opening and attaching it to the roof rafters.
How To Frame A Dormer
Framing a dormer can be a difficult task. You will need to have a good understanding of carpentry in order to complete the project correctly. There are a few basic steps that you can follow in order to frame a dormer.
The first step is to determine the size and shape of the dormer. You will need to create a template out of cardboard or wood in order to get the correct measurements. Once you have the template, you can use it to mark
Place the frame in the opening
use shims to ensure that the frame is level
-The framing for a dormer should be done in a way that will ensure the stability of the structure and will be able to withstand the weight of the roof and any snow or rain that may accumulate.
-The framing should also be designed in a way that will allow for proper ventilation and insulation.
-It is important to make sure that the dormer is properly sealed and waterproofed to prevent water from leaking into the house.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Do You Frame A False Dormer?
A false dormer is a structure that is not a part of the roof, but is used to create an appearance of a higher roof. It is often used to make a house appear larger or to add architectural interest. There are many ways to frame a false dormer, but the most common method is to use two-by-four lumber to create a frame, then cover it with plywood or other materials.
How Much Does It Cost To Add A False Dormer?
Adding a false dormer can cost anywhere from $1,000 to $10,000, depending on the size and complexity of the project.
How Do You Frame A Dormer Gable Roof?
There are a few ways to frame a dormer gable roof – the most common being either a stick frame or truss frame. The framing is generally done in the same way as a standard gable roof, with the addition of the dormer.
Wrap-Up
Framing a dormer is a job that can be completed by most do-it-yourselfers. The project generally involves creating a rough opening in the roof, installing the dormer frame, sheathing the frame, and roofing the dormer.
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81: Tackling the Digital Skills Shortage – Gail Bray
June 22, 2021
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Show Notes
An inspiring conversation with returning guest, Gail Bray, which goes well beyond following up on what happened next with Project 100 which she spoke about in Episode 8 almost three years ago. Gail continued to innovate on this project, exploring technologies such as robotics and Virtual Reality. She now works squarely in innovation and technology as the Director of a secondary technical school which is hosted by Victoria University. We explore partnerships between industry, schools and educational institutions as a means to prepare students for the future – and address the innovation and digital skills needs of industry.
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Addressing the challenge of a lack of knowledge in digital skills space across parents, school leaders and industry | eng | 60943ffe-18a9-4938-91b5-85ab6f08a777 | https://learninguncut.global/podcast/81/ |
For example, people who apply to his company have a series of exercises to complete (as you'd imagine) that are due in one week. Anyone who waits to submit their materials in one week is immediately disqualified.
He is looking for folks who start right away, which means they get back something in the next day or so.
See how this is intentional and why we must learn to filter for the same reasons.
Remember: response time is key— FH expects a task to be done within 4 hours of accepting it unless it's more than 20 minutes of work.
And Uber is even more strict, as you'd imagine.
Both networks require people to work on one task at a time to overcome switching costs, as we do.
But we're more lenient, as we don't monitor tasks and we allow up to 24 hours TAT (turnaround time) to reply.
Managing and scaling operations is something few people understand or have experience with, but think they can give advice on. In the same way, I've flown over 4 million miles on airplanes, but I'm not qualified to pilot one.
If someone is slow at responding or can't follow directions, you can expect them to consistently behave this way.
One of my favorite ways to screen candidates when I was at Yahoo! and American Airlines was to ask them about qualities they admired in friends and co-workers. I was looking for examples of getting things done and being resourceful.
Asking about their friends is the cleanest read into what the candidate values.
Their ability to solve problems is important.
Being able to follow a script of rules is good but Jeremy Miller, Founder of Inspired Blue Media, talks about something more important than just being able to follow a script. He hires employees who have the ability to solve problems; not just follow a script.
"When working with clients, rarely do things always go the same. The majority of client work is problem-solving and diagnosing.
To determine a candidate's ability to problem solve, you can start by asking them creative questions that have no absolute right or wrong answer. For example, you can ask "What are all the possible uses of a brick for our business?" and see how many different uses people can come up with."
Are the people you're working with being serious? What tips do you have to promote a positive bias for action? Let me know in the comments! | eng | 4115b6cb-7ea2-4b46-bf11-34923c3cb0da | https://dennisyu.com/2017/06/19/how-to-tell-if-theyre-serious-or-not/ |
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I had both the original Xbox One and an S and the only appeal for the S system was 4K Blu-Ray movies and it upscaled games into 4K. While it couldn't render them in that resolution the upscale was nice especially for backward compatible games. Honestly, that's the only advantage over the original model. I have a One X now, and it's just sitting collecting dust because every Xbox One exclusive jumped ship to either PS4 or is now on PC. I mean all of them are on PC now except Forza Motorsport 5. The Xbox is a nice system to have if you don't already own a PC or PS4 as the exclusives on the system are anemic at best. The original Xbox honestly had the best exclusives and the 360 did for a few years and they all mostly jumped ship to PS3 or PC. Microsoft just couldn't hold on to exclusives or canceled them all.
I mean, PCGamingWiki is perfect for this. Many popular retro PC games are listed with community mods that bring the games to life on a modern OS. GoG is also a good place to buy these games as most work well on a newer OS. PCGamingWiki is my go-to for even modern games when I want to know if they support ultrawide resolutions before buying a game for example. Just recently I got Vampire: The Masquerade: Bloodlines working with the most recent community patches.
Like someone already mentioned, flash carts and ODE's are great, but they extremely expensive and not to mention needing the proper video hookups. A proper modernization of a Saturn can cost $500 and that doesn't include the system. I know because I did it! Most ODE's are $250+ and most flash carts are $150+. Rare and obscure systems like the NeoGeo AVS/AES can cost nearly $500 just for a flash cart. This is why emulation is still popular despite this.
Sounds like it's fried. I recommend plugging anything expensive like that into a surge protector. Preferably a decently priced one. I have my PC stuff plugged into a UPS, and all my TV and gaming stuff are plugged into a surge protector. It's saved my stuff numerous times during power outages and storms. I'd rather a $30 surge protector die than a $400 game console or $3,000 TV.
You could send the system into an online repair shop, or contact Microsoft and have them diagnose it. They will charge you since this wouldn't be covered under the warranty (if it's not already expired) and see if it's cheaper than buying a new system.
Yep, did this for ten years as a security guard. I bounced around companies working minimum wage at the current year and tried hard to get promoted. I did both posts and patrol and hated all of it. A few posts I stayed at for a few years as I was in a remote area and could play video games all night. However, if you want to build a family, and make a relationship work as you move through your 20's things had to change. My last security job I got promoted up the ranks to eventually become Assistant Director at my first salaried position. Once my boss quit (he was the best boss I ever had, also one of the nicest people I've ever had the pleasure of working with) and the new boss moved in I was depressed, dreaded work, would hide out of the office every day, drive off property and hang out (being salaried I was actually allowed to do this, but I made up excuses as to why).
I eventually went to nursing school a few months after that and shortly after my first son was born and now my wife and I are both nurses and I can collect to my heart's content a few times a year when it's budgeted. It was a hard two years. We lost our apartment, my wife's car, and became homeless until we were able to sell her grandmother's home and use the money to move states and that was struggle fighting with her dead-beat siblings and actually get down to business and get it done. We endured the house flooding (I literally almost drowned), and at the very last week before we got the money from her brother into our hands we ran out of gas in our cars (she acquired another one eventually) a week before and were living on her brother's floor of their late grandfather's house for 3 weeks with my first son. Once we moved states she got a job as a nurse and I finished school. We literally barely made it.
Dead end jobs are something everyone goes through and some people either move on or do it for life. Some people like the routine and flow and every day being the same and not like anything changing, which is okay, but it can become self-destructive.
The opening scene in FF8. It was the first FF game I ever played. I traded off a SNES and some games for a few PS1 games (dumb I know, but I was 8 ). That cut scene blew my mind until I become disappointed realizing that scene was pre-rendered. That was also my realization of pre-rendered vs real-time in 3D games.
Value Village, Goodwill, and Half Price Books for games. I used to collect CDs, but my girlfriend's car was broken into about 10 years ago and all of them were stolen. I wound up throwing all the cases away at the time except collector's editions. I had over 50 CDs at that point, by now I might have a few hundred. I rarely buy music CDs anymore because of that. Just for my favorite artists, like absolute favorite.
I don't buy movies or vinyl because that's another hobby that costs money. I mainly just buy video games when it comes to entertainment.
This is me. Money, time, and space are limited for most collector's. I feel if I don't limit myself to only collecting what I want to play I might become a hoarder, and there are hoarder game collector's out there. I don't need every single game ever made, just what I want to play or the few exceptions of a game being a holy grail or something. I don't go for complete sets, and I have other priorities financially so only extra money here and there goes to collecting. I've been collecting for 15 years regularly so what started out as many a few dozens games has turned into about 1,500 or so.
Strange. One of many unbranded generic Chinese knock-offs that were sold in-game stores. I remember these for PS1 and PS2 back in the day. When your parents couldn't afford an official memory card these were widely available. I doubt you'll ever find the brand. It was probably some cheap generic blister pack with no name on it. Probably super plain with just "Dreamcast Memory Unit" for less than $10 at the time. I thought I had a generic PS1 mega memory card, but eventually found info on it.
It's annoying for sure. Right now there's a boom in collecting because of COVID and people were so bored they took to collecting retro stuff, especially games. Right now prices are through the roof and I haven't bought a single retro game in the last year. I just recently started collecting again as some platforms have leveled out again, like Game Gear, but I feel physical games will eventually go by the wayside.
It's just part of the times and part of technology evolving. I will always collect physical when I can, but I know one day that won't be possible anymore for the newest systems. It's disappointing, but I'm also not mad. I have my collection of older games that make me happy and I have my slice of video game history. Thanks to us, however, history is being preserved. Lots of people are restoring systems, and the more games end up on shelves in a home the less likely they will end up thrown around in a Goodwill or rotting in someone's basement.
But they keep disappearing! I've just added them for a third time - this time with box art and more information to prove these exist - and hope that they stay there. Who is rewsponsible for these deletions because I think they should come forward and apologise.
I just looked these up and there's zero info on the pages. No publisher/developer, no release date, no box text, no barcode. Also, the admins delete these and probably because you weren't following the guidelines more than anything. Also, no one has to apologize, especially if the guidelines weren't followed. Posting is a privelage not a right.
All games are CIB. I replace the cases for CD jewel case games including the double CD ones. I have a lot of retro games stores in my area so I visit them once a month or two and this month dropped some cash on rare games. I also did some shopping on eBay.
Xbox *The Godfather: The Game *The Suffering: Ties that Bind *Scarface: The World is Yours *Def Jam: Fight for NY
We have a three-bedroom apartment and my wife and I each have our own office. I have a decently large room. I have a 65" TV along one wall, PC table along another, shelving on the third wall, and the fourth has a half-closet and my Mortal Kombat arcade cabinet. It's well organized with all of my rare games mounted on the walls. When we buy a house in the next 12-18 months I'm going to be looking for a basement of some sort to spread out more. I want more arcades and wall space for shelving as my collection is rapidly expanding. I've acquired over 300 games in the last year alone and I'm seriously challenged with organization as I don't want the feeling of clutter. It's well organized and it's a serious challenge.
Quality ONLY. That's why I don't have 8,000 games in my collection as some people have. I literally created a Wishlist for only the consoles I want to play and the games that scored high, are the most popular, and hidden gems in a sense. I'm not someone to complete entire console libraries as I will never have the space or money for that. Over the years, my wishlists are pretty small now with just buying new games that come out and I've basically bought up all the common games that are cheap. I will also only buy CIB games and never loose ones including carts. If I stick to these golden rules I won't ever start hoarding. I'd rather spend $300 on a rare game that I will play than 30 cheap games that are $5 each because I just can and it makes my numbers grow. 2 months ago I bought Suikoden II for PS1 at a local game store and that was all I could buy that day instead of a bunch of cheap games just because I don't own them.
Someone stated quantity is hoarding and I agree. If I won't play the game I don't buy so I don't hoard. That's what sets collectors apart from hoarders is we collect, we have a list of items we specifically want, but some people aren't like that. | eng | 4dc25488-6943-49f6-8ead-6a3cd2179344 | https://vgcollect.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=32286;area=showposts;start=15 |
Brain 360 Supplement
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ADHD and Brain Supplements
Brain supplements are not an alternative to recognized medical treatment of Attention deficit disorder (ADHD) and their efficiency for ADHD may differ depending upon the specific supplement and the person.
Some brain supplements, such as omega-3 fats, have been studied for their potential benefits in dealing with ADHD symptoms very important to keep in mind that there is not enough scientific proof to support the use of a lot of brain supplements as a treatment for ADHD and more research is needed. Moreover, some brain supplements might interact with other medications, so it is always best to speak with a healthcare professional prior to taking any brand-new supplements, particularly if you are already taking other medications for ADHD.Brain 360 Supplement
Basic compounds that are created to enhance brain function.
Among the essential overall cognitive function in older adults.
Another key overall cognitive function in healthy adults.Brain 360 Supplement
L-Theanine is an amino acid that is discovered in green tea. It is understood to promote relaxation and lower stress without triggering key components, Mind Lab Pro likewise consists of other natural substances such as Rhodiola Rosea, Lion's Hair Mushroom and Pterostilbene that collaborate to support brain function and improve general psychological efficiency.
In General, Mind Lab Pro is an extensive brain supplement that contains a blend of natural substances that are developed to improve cognitive function and total brain health. It is created to enhance memory, focus, psychological clearness, and decrease brain fog. However, it's constantly great to talk to a health care professional before taking any new supplement, especially if you are currently taking other medications.Brain 360 Supplement everybody, It is a promising option for those looking to improve essential contains a variety of other natural substances such as Rhodiola Rosea, Lion's Hair Mushroom and Pterostilbene that support brain function and improve general mental performance.Brain 360 Supplement
Both Onnit Alpha Brain and Mind Lab Pro have been revealed to be effective in enhancing cognitive function and overall brain health. However, Mind Lab Pro is considered to be a more comprehensive brain supplement as it includes a bigger variety of active ingredients and targets a larger potential advantages of brain supplements, and has had guests on his show who are experts in the field of nootropics and cognitive improvement to discuss the subject.
Rogan has expressed support effective.
However, Rogan likewise highlights the significance of consulting with a health care expert before taking any new supplements, particularly if you are currently taking other medications. He also encourages listeners to do their own research and come to their own conclusions about the effectiveness of brain supplements.Brain 360 Supplement
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