11/14/2023 0 Comments Fishtail rainbow loom braceletOnce your kids have a good grip on the pattern “routine” of the regular fishtail bracelet, they will have fun adding some variations – like this colorful double fishtail. Double Fishtail Band Bracelet (aka 4 prong “Dragon Scales”) ![]() Here is a video tutorial so you can create your own fishtail band bracelets. The pattern is easy enough for our newly 5 year old to create on her own. Fishtail Band Bracelet Pattern Let’s make a rubber band bracelet in a double fishtail designĪfter the single chain bracelet, the fishtail is the easiest bracelet for your kids to start out with. Here are our favorite ten Rainbow Loom rubber band bracelets tutorials to make with your kids… Easy Rainbow Loom Bracelets Kids Can Make 1. ![]() With a bit of practice you will be making pretty bracelets in no time. <- This article contains affiliate links in case you didn’t get one for Christmas!Ĭrafting rubber band friendship bracelets from elastic bands with different patterns is a fun craft for kids by yourself or with your best friend or sibling. Rubber Band Bracelets Kids Can MakeĪll of these bracelets require a rainbow loom and a collection of loom bands. If you do not have a loom or hook, check out the option of making rubber band bracelets with 2 pencils instead of a rainbow loom. With some of the simpler patterns, a loom hook is not necessary (or if you have small coordinated fingers!). ![]() Traditionally a plastic hook like a crochet hook is used to create the rainbow loom patterns.
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11/14/2023 0 Comments Mib bug squish![]() ![]() glassfish::default - Downloads, and extracts the glassfish binaries, creates the glassfish user and group.glassfish::attribute_driven_mq - Configures 0 or more GlassFish OpenMQ brokers using the openmq/instances attribute.glassfish::attribute_driven_domain - Configures 0 or more GlassFish domains using the glassfish/domains attribute.node - GlassFish OpenMQ Broker Directory: The directory containing all the broker instance data and configuration.node - GlassFish OpenMQ Broker Definitions: A map of broker definitions that drive the instantiation of a OpenMQ broker.node - Extract libraries for the OpenMQ Broker: A list of URLs to jars that are added to brokers classpath.node - Asadmin Timeout: The timeout in seconds set for asadmin calls.node - GlassFish Domain Definitions: A map of domain definitions that drive the instantiation of a domain.node - GlassFish Domain Directory: The directory containing all the domain instance data and configuration.node - A flag determining whether we should remove the domains directory.node - GlassFish Install Directory: The directory into which glassfish is actually installed. ![]() Defaults to /usr/local/glassfish (Linux) or C:\glassfish (Windows). node - GlassFish Base Directory: The base directory of the GlassFish install.node - Package URL: The url to the GlassFish install package.node - variant: The variant of the GlassFish install package.node - Version: The version of the GlassFish install package.node - GlassFish Admin Group: The group allowed to manage GlassFish domains.node - GlassFish User: The user that GlassFish executes as.The cookbook also defines resources to create and configure GlassFishĪpplication domains and OpenMQ broker instances.Ī sample project with a Vagrantfile that launches a glassfish instance is available in chef-glassfish-example project. The glassfish cookbook installs and configures the GlassFish application server and the OpenMQ message broker bundled 11/14/2023 0 Comments Giant manta ray predatorsFinally, we highlight knowledge gaps for future research prioritization and developments in the field for the identification of aggregation sites, the study of aggregation size and demographics and the functions and timing of aggregations. Conservation threats and management mitigation opportunities associated with aggregations sites include fisheries, tourism, spatial protection, and climate change. We find that aggregation behaviors facilitate socializing and key life history functions in mobulids, including feeding, courtship and mating, predation avoidance, cleaning, and thermoregulation. Here, we analyze aggregation behavior for mobulid species, providing consistent definitions for grouping events and summarizing the existing research on drivers and environmental factors triggering these events. However, the terminology used to define these aggregations and the drivers underpinning them remain unclear, hindering the development of effective management and conservation strategies. Studies have identified aggregation sites around the world for all nine mobulid species, with these groupings varying from a few individuals to thousands. Their vulnerability to fisheries exploitation, bycatch, boat collisions, entanglement and unregulated tourism is exacerbated by their aggregative behavior. Manta and devil rays (mobulids) are filter feeding elasmobranchs with extreme K-selective life histories found circumglobally from temperate to tropical waters. 9Tethys Research Institute, Milan, Italy. ![]() 8Institute of Marine Science, University of California Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA, United States.7Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University, Durham, NC, United States.6Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of California Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA, United States.5Ocean Ecology Lab, Marine Mammal Institute, Department of Fisheries, Wildlife & Conservation Sciences, Oregon State University, Newport, OR, United States. ![]()
11/14/2023 0 Comments Donate car to charity illinois![]() All you have to do is start with a phone call. While car and truck donations are our most popular type of donations, we also accept motorcycles, golf carts, and motorhomes.ĭonating your vehicle is as easy as ONE, TWO, THREE!Ĭar donations in Illinois are easier than ever. In most cases, we accept all makes, models, and types of vehicles. We work with local and national based animal rescues, children/families charities, environmental causes, homeless shelters, human services, and veterans. After we convert your car donation into monetary value- the charity you select gets between 50-80% of the proceeds! * That’s why we give you the freedom to choose where your donation goes. You want to support a cause that is important to you, get rid of your vehicle in the process, AND receive a tax deduction for your donation.ĭonating your vehicle to charity is a generous act of kindness. You need your vehicle off your property. It would take A LOT of time and money to fix up the car yourself The trade-in offer you got from CarMax, or a dealer is laughably low. Other reasons that people chose to donate their vehicle instead of trying to sell are: The simple reason people choose to donate their car is because they no longer want it. Since you can deduct the full value of what your vehicle actually sells for on your tax return, you make out pretty well too! Why Donate a Car in Illinois? Your charity gets more than they would have if you sold the car “as is" and gave them the cash. Our in-house car specialists make smart, selective improvements that typically increase the value of your car, motorcycle donation or golf cart donation in Illinois by 25%-50%. So, if the cost of repairing your car is starting to add up to more than it's worth, donating makes a lot of sense. ![]() Fixing up cars is kind of what makes us special. When it's time, we provide the tax documents you'll need for the IRS in order to get your charity car tax deduction. Whether you can't locate the title, the registration has lapsed or is missing, or you just need it gone fast and can't be bothered with selling it, we handle the details and tow your car for free. If your time's more valuable than the time and energy needed to sell it yourself, we have the perfect solution. Giving through a car donation program in Illinois is a great way to avoid the hassle of selling it - especially if it's not worth much. When you donate your vehicle in Illinois through Cars2Charities, we handle the details and tow your car – whenever and from wherever it's convenient. Your time may be more valuable than the energy needed to fix it up and sell it yourself - and just imagine the nightmare of finding the vehicle registration documents or title if it's an old car, or something that's in the family. It’s a huge hassle to sell it yourself or the trade-in offer you got from CarMax or a dealer is laughably low. Some of the reasons we hear most often are: However, there are countless great reasons for giving your donating your car in Illinois. The simple reason people donate cars is because they don't need them anymore. ![]() In addition to effectively handling car donations within the USA, it is our mission to spread love, kindness, and generosity to others. In doing so, the car’s value usually goes up about 25-50% as a result of the changes. ![]() How many other charity car programs have their own technicians? How many others have a comprehensive guideline to determine the best way to improve your car's value? Just us, it seems! Our vehicle donation program is unique because we maximize your donation by making necessary alterations to the vehicle. In fact, when it comes to examining and fixing cars up for resale, we've become quite the experts. We've Loved Cars for Over 35 Years! Caring for cars is our core business and we're pretty good at it. Additionally, we assess each donation to determine if and how we can improve the vehicle before converting it to a monetary donation for charity. We want to help as many individuals, families, animals, veterans, and communities as we possibly can, by using our 50 collective years of knowledge about car donations.Ĭars2Charities differs from other car donation programs because we have live donation experts available by phone to answer all your questions, and to walk you through the entire process. We help donors by making car donations safe, easy, and ideal by offering them the chance to maximize their tax deductions. We also help charities by facilitating a lucrative source of supplementary and additional income to support their worthy causes. We are registered with the appropriate business and governmental entities to operate in all 50 states with both local and national based charities. Cars2Charities is a family and female owned vehicle donation program. 11/14/2023 0 Comments Hunting simulator 2 genres![]() As the game starts you are treated to an image of what appears to be a mother deer with it’s baby… instantly images of Bambi flash in your mind and you wonder what sort of monster you are to be playing a game in which you kill Bambi’s mother (or even Bambi for that matter… and Thumper and any thing else that stays still long enough in the woods). There is also a slight issue with making a hunting game more realistic visually. I can only assume that it’s a miscalculation in either the game engine or perhaps the drivers (I am using a Nvidia card) but it does make for some very frustrating hunting when you know realistically you should be able to see just fine… but if you are looking in slightly the wrong direction the world practically goes dark. Much like a game I reviewed a few months ago (which I believe was also using the Unreal 4 Engine), I found that the global lighting had a bit of an issue… depending on where I was and where the sun was, the world ahead of me could seem like night had fallen… but tilting my head just a little bit down or in another direction would suddenly make it awash with light again. I did however find a familiar problem occurred. Visually the game is quite striking, using the Unreal 4 Engine the forests and desert plains look suitably realistic. Typically the games aim for a degree of realism but splashed with more fun than accuracy, Hunting Simulator aims (see what I did there?) to be more realistic than it’s competitors… but it somewhat misses it’s mark. By the way, in the next update, the developers promised to add traps that will significantly expand your hunter’s potential.There are plenty of hunting games out there in the gaming world and there have been plenty of hunting games in the history of gaming (who can forget duck hunt for NES?). ![]() Now you will be happy to walk in such nature and hunt for living creatures. You will enjoy not only hunting, but also considering the environment, which was created taking into account real prototypes. At the same time, the game will have not only beautiful graphics, but also a well-developed environment that will definitely delight lovers of aesthetics and other unique elements. You just need to realize your potential and try to improve the available result. At the same time, successful hunting will become the basis for your further development and improvement. What can we say about the means of hunting, among which there will now be a universal crossbow for silent destruction of prey. For such a case, various gadgets and instructions will come in handy. Indeed, before you catch prey, you need to study its habits, try to determine its movement and then it is guaranteed to catch it. The main feature of the game is a well-developed process of tracking down prey on the trail and observation. Remember that not only your condition, but also your survival will depend on the amount of production. You have to track down your targets, try to anticipate their actions and strike at the right time. Actions will take place both in dense forests and snowy spaces. ![]() ![]() This time you have to hunt in conditions of increased difficulty, but using modern methods of tracking down prey. Hunting Simulator 2 - simulators can be very different and interesting, what can we say about the developers who are trying to reveal certain areas of our life. GENRE: Action, Adventure, Simulation, Sports, StrategyįILE SIZE : 7.4 GB (File Compressed) If you like this game, BUY IT to support the software developers! 11/14/2023 0 Comments Lindsay cibos books![]() Jared and Lindsay also illustrated two full-color chapters for Tokyopop's graphic novel, Domo: The Manga, which came out September 2009, as well as in a special booklet format for 7-Eleven in October 2009. In 2009, Lindsay penciled several Sonic the Hedgehog comic strips for Archie Comics. The following year, it received the 2009 Ursa Major Award for best other non-fiction work within Anthropomorphic Literature and Arts. Midway through 2008, Jared and Lindsay were approached by F+W Publications to create the how-to draw book Draw Furries: How to Create Anthropomorphic and Fantasy Animals. Around this time, Jared worked on the short story, Last Dance, for Kodansha’s 2nd Morning Magazine International Manga Contest (M.I.M.C.), and placed as a finalist. She also worked on children's illustrations for Children's Digest magazine. Then Lindsay moved on to penciling issues of Sabrina the Teenage Witch for Archie Comics. They wrapped up production on their Peach Fuzz graphic novel series with volume 3 around September 2007. They also contributed to Mangaka America, a tutorial/art book featuring 12 of the most influential artists in the North American manga scene, published by CollinsDesign. In 2006, they produced several tutorials for Corel Painter’s website and newsletters. Digital Manga Workshop was published in 2005 by HarperCollins in the US, Ilex Press in the UK, and Arnoldo Mondadori in Italy. ![]() ![]() Volume 2 followed in October 2006, and volume 3 was published in December 2007.īetween volumes of Peach Fuzz, Jared and Lindsay worked on a number of tutorial guides detailing their extensive knowledge in Adobe Photoshop and Corel Painter for use in manga-style digital artwork. Volume 1 was published by Tokyopop in January 2005, and was later syndicated in Sunday newspapers across the globe in 2006. They spent the later portion of 2004 developing and producing their full-length graphic novel series, Peach Fuzz, a comedy about a young girl and her pet ferret. In 2003, the duo placed Grand Prize in Tokyopop's Rising Stars of MangaĬompetition, propelling their career in a new direction towards sequential art. Half a year later, they launched an online art gallery, and began their careers as freelance artists with projects ranging from illustrations, concept art, character designs, comics, and more.īoth artists are capable of a full range of artistic disciplines, from concept art to finishing touches, but enjoy collaborating on projects as a team. After a clumsy initial exchange, they discovered a mutual interest in art. The artists met by chance at a local Florida anime club in 1998, where Jared introduced himself by spilling a soda on Lindsay. Jared strives for bold visual impact in his work, while Lindsay's focus is in children's illustration and comics. Jared Hodges and Lindsay Cibos are an artistic duo from Central Florida specializing in sequential art and illustrations. HOME OUR ART COMICS TUTORIALS ABOUT US LINKS 11/14/2023 0 Comments Guan yu statue 190 feet![]() I'll give a free subscription to the first member here that posts a real photo of them in front of this wearing a got qi? shirt on this thread. Source and images via Sploid and Hubei Provincial Guan Yu is a General know for his righteousness in the era of Three Kingdoms The staff and crescent blade combo weapon stretches 230 feet and weighs 136 tons Unfortunately, we are not able to locate the official website, if any, of this majestic venue, but I am sure if you are keen, you will find your way there when you hit up Jingzhou City, Hubei province.Ī bird’s eye view of the statue shows how enormous it is With a theme revolving around ‘righteousness’, the Guan Gong Museum is a place to showcase the man’s righteous spirit. ![]() With such an obscene amount sunk into the project, it is only natural that it draw flak from the Internet, but we are not going dwell in it cos’ this statue is nonetheless, a testimony of Chinese engineering feat and that’s not to mention that it did provide jobs over the last two years in construction and will continue to do so as the park and museum operates.Īpart from the obvious like boosting tourism, the Guan Gong project also aims to fortify Jingzhou’s status as the history and cultural city. Construction of the park kicked off in February 2014 with a total of 15 billion Yuan (roughly about US2.24 billion) invested. The statue, officially unveiled on June 17, is situated atop of Guan Gong Museum at the heart of Guan Gong Righteous Park – one of the designated focal points of Jingzhou city’s tourist attraction. All told, the entire bronze-clad effigy comes in at a mind-numbing 1,336 tons, which is nearly six times heavier than the Statue of Liberty. The said weapon stretches 70 meters (230 feet) and weighs in at an uber hefty 136 tons. Majestic as it is imposing: this effigy is clad in bronze and stands 190 feet tall Located in Jingzhou City, Hubei province, this imposing statue designed by renown artist Han Meilin measures 58 meters (190 feet) tall and weighs an incredible 1,200 tons and that’s yet to include the traditional Chinese staff and blade combo weapon known as ‘Qing Long Yan Yue Dao’ (loosely translate to “Green Dragon Crescent Blade“) the deified warrior holds in his right hand. Colossal Guan Yu Statue On Guan Gong MuseumĬOLOSSAL 190-FOOT STATUE OF CHINA DEIFIED WARRIOR IS SIMPLY BREATHTAKINGĪmong the many things China is capable of achieving is building insanely huge or complex structures and the colossal statue of Chinese legendary General Guan Yu (or more commonly known as Guan Gong, which loosely translates to ‘Lord Guan’) is the latest example. 11/14/2023 0 Comments Horology school cape coralShe mentions her watch is especially helpful on busy mornings when she’s constantly checking the time to ensure she’s on schedule for school or work.Ĭlare Maguire delights in the vibrancy of her stylish Swatch watch, which features an eye-catching, multi-coloured strap. “I prefer the watch to my phone, because I don’t have to take my watch out of my pocket to check the time and because every time I check my phone, I’ll get distracted by a notification or something.” She’s also an award-winning musician with several exciting projects underway, so balancing her many commitments is a priority. She’s in her first year of an Applied Master of Science program in Speech-Language Pathology at McGill University. The 23-year-old, who is currently residing in Montréal, Québec, also credits her watch with being an indispensable tool for effective time management. “I also use it as an accessory I think it goes with a lot of my outfits and I think it’s pretty attractive.” ContributedĪ gift from her parents for completing her undergraduate degree in Psychology at Mount Allison University in Sackville, N.B. “It has a brown leather strap and silver clasps, a big white face with a gold rim, a little slot for the date, a ticking second hand and Roman numerals,” she describes.Ĭlare Maguire, a busy Applied Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology student and award-winning musician, loves wearing her Fossil watch to keep her on time. Hugh's daughter, Clare Maguire, has three watches: an elegant Bulova for special occasions a colourful Swatch and a sleek Fossil. Whether you’re a seasoned collector, an avid follower of trends, or a décor maven, this revival is gaining traction among a wide range of age groups and an array of watches and clocks are being coveted and proudly displayed. Recently, there’s been a resurgence of interest in watches and clocks. “I wear that watch sometimes mostly when my son is home, or when I know I’ll be with him,” he says. In the spirit of tradition, Hugh's wife, Diana Maguire, surprised her husband and son with matching diver watches: the Orient Kamasu. Hugh happens to share a birthday with his son, Brendan Maguire, of Halifax, N.S. His other watch is also imbued with symbolism. “It’s all about family one watch connecting three generations: my parents my brothers and now my family.” ![]() “The sentiment comes from the relationships and bonds it recalls,” he says contemplatively, noting his parents have passed away in recent years. Brendan Maguire photo - SaltWire Network The two matching watches were given to Maguire and his son Brendan on Brendan's 21st birthday on Aug. Hugh Maguire on his 21st birthday on Aug. The same watch was also given to his five brothers and it’s emblematic of a generational connection. 15, 1986, holds tremendous value to Hugh, who now lives in Truro, N.S. The vintage keepsake, which he’s been wearing pretty much every day since Aug. John’s, N.L., by my parents for my 21st birthday,” he says. ![]() “It’s a Seiko 6309-7040 Turtle Diver, and it was given to me in St. ![]() Hugh Maguire’s most prized possessions are two watches, one of which has countless memories associated with it and continues to withstand the test of time. 11/14/2023 0 Comments Goffin cockatoo mating call![]() ![]() However, no species is found in all types of habitat. Some species have widespread distributions, with the Galah, for example, occurring over most of Australia, whereas other species have tiny distributions, confined to a small part of the continent, such as the Long-billed Black Cockatoo of Western Australia or to a small island group, such as the Tanimbar Corella, which is restricted to the Tanimbar Islands of Indonesia.Ĭockatoos occupy a wide range of habitats, from forests in subalpine zones to mangroves. Three species occur in both New Guinea and Australia. Interestingly, no cockatoo species are found in Borneo (despite their presence on nearby Palawan and Sulawesi) or many Pacific islands, although fossil remains have been recorded from New Caledonia. Eleven of the 21 species exist in the wild only in Australia, while seven species occur only in the islands of the Philippines, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. On average they are larger than other parrots however, the Cockatiel, the smallest cockatoo species, is a small bird.ĭistribution and habitat Ĭockatoos have a much more restricted range than the true parrots, occurring naturally only in Australasia. Their plumage is generally less colourful than that of other parrots, being mainly white, grey or black and often with coloured features in the crest, cheeks or tail. Ĭockatoos are recognisable by the showy crests and curved and strong bills. The name cockatoo comes from the Malay name for these birds, kaka(k)tua, via the Dutch kaketoe. ![]() Along with the Psittacoidea ( true parrots) and the Strigopoidea ( New Zealand parrots), they make up the order Psittaciformes (parrots). On the other hand, if you have enough experience raising these birds and feel up to the challenge, adoption could be a great option.A cockatoo is any of the 21 species belonging to the bird family Cacatuidae, the only family in the superfamily Cacatuoidea. Adopting from a shelter is therefore not recommended if it is your first Goffin cockatoo. Also, be aware that Goffin’s cockatoo is not a cheap bird: you can expect to pay anywhere from $1,000 to $3,000, which makes it quite an expensive species!Ībove all, be careful if you adopt a Goffin cockatoo from a shelter it is possible that he has developed self-destructive behaviors, which will require a lot of adaptation and work to allow him to regain a little docility. Experienced caretakers will help you determine if these birds are the right choice for your lifestyle. Your first step should be to contact specialist bird breeders and spend time with them. ![]() Where to Adopt or Buy a Goffin’s Cockatoo Since they are very intelligent birds, interactive toys not only provide all the exercise they need, but they are also a way to stimulate their mind. Interactive toys are also a good choice to make sure your bird gets the exercise they need to stay in good physical condition. Therefore, you should be prepared to give your pet bird a minimum of three hours of supervision per day outside his cage to allow him to play and stretch his wings. Goffin’s cockatoos are active birds and need a lot of exercise to thrive and stay healthy. They had to be successful in solving different locking devices, and most fixed the problem after just one attempt. Indeed, a scientific study has shown that these birds can solve simple problems. Indeed, they must be constantly stimulated so that they do not start tearing their feathers out of boredom.īesides, Goffin’s cockatoo is known to be extremely clever. Goffin’s cockatoos are known to be both hyperactive and emotionally dependent, so you need to be ready to fully commit to your relationship with this bubbly little pet bird. Watching him play is also great fun, as he loves to move around by hopping. This cute cockatoo is endowed with tremendous energy and spends its time playing, flying and screaming vigorously. Unfortunately, due to habitat destruction and illegal hunting, the Goffin cockatoo population is declining, according to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Given the very small area of its distribution area, the species is considered to be monotypic. Feral populations have also settled in the Kai Islands. Goffin’s cockatoos are endemic to Tanimbar and neighboring small islands (Yamdena, Larat and Selaru) in Maluku province, Indonesia. 11/13/2023 0 Comments Po box meaning![]() In many post offices in the United States, the PO box lobby is separate from the window-service lobby, so that the former may be kept open for longer hours or around the clock, while the latter is locked after business hours. Post office boxes are usually mounted in a wall of the post office, either an external wall or a wall in a lobby, so that staff on the inside may deposit mail in a box, while a key holder (some older post office boxes use a combination dial instead of a key) in the lobby or on the outside of the building may open their box to retrieve the mail. Mounting of boxes PO boxes in the lobby of a U.S. boxes but usually provide additional services such as scanning or forwarding. The difference is that mail sent there is addressed to a street address (along with the private box number), instead of just addressed to "PO Box CSX". Some private companies (e.g., United Parcel Service and commercial mail receiving agencies) offer similar services of renting a mailbox in a public location. For an additional fee, the Royal Mail will deliver received items to the renter's geographical address. In such cases, the renter of the PO box will be issued with a card showing the PO box number and delivery office name and must produce this to the desk staff when collecting mail. In the United Kingdom, Royal Mail PO boxes are often little more than pigeon-holes in the secure section of a sorting office and are accessible only by staff. Now, however, a postal facility can be in any of seven fee groups by location in addition, certain customers qualify for free box rental, usually because the Postal Service does not offer carrier-route delivery to their physical addresses. In the United States, the rental rate used to be uniform across the country. Central business district (CBD) PO boxes are usually more expensive than rural PO boxes. Generally, post office boxes are rented from the post office either by individuals or by businesses on a basis ranging from monthly to annual, and the cost of rent varies depending on the box size. ![]() Consequently, renting a PO box has traditionally been the only way to receive mail in such countries. In some regions, particularly in Africa, there is no door to door delivery of mail for example, in Kenya. box, or also known as a postal box) is a uniquely addressable lockable box located on the premises of a post office. For the electrical device, see Post Office Box (electricity).Īn American post office box full of mail PO boxes of various sizes in a German post office, with their number range and postcodes written above them Post office boxes next to the S-market supermarket in Klaukkala, Finland Outdoor Post Office Boxes (as common in Switzerland) numbers one to six at 9054 Haslen, SwitzerlandĪ post office box (commonly abbreviated as P.O. |
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