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No, column stills do not run continuously because of the different stages the process requires. The process starts with a wash still, followed by a low wines still, and then a spirit still. The stills must be filled and emptied between stages, and time is needed to get the results the distiller wants.
Also, the key to getting good product is to run the still at the right pace, meaning it would not be efficient if one were to run it continuously. As a result, it is necessary that the stills be monitored and run in batches.
How does a distilling column work?
A distilling column is a process device used to separate the components of a liquid mixture by their volatilities. This process version is known as “distillation” and has been used for many years to separate water from ethanol.
It is an essential component of the distilling process used to make alcoholic beverages, essential oils, and other products. A distilling column works by creating a temperature differential across the column, exposing the mixture to multiple areas at different temperatures.
As the liquid mixture is heated, the more volatile constituents will start to vaporize more quickly and ascend towards the top of the column. As the molecules vaporize, they are subjected to the cooler temperatures at the higher elevations in the column, which causes them to condense again and drop down the column.
This process repeats itself until the components of the feedstock are separated based on their relative volatilities. The various components will collect at different points in the distilling column as liquid or as vapor.
Depending on the process configuration, the distillate can then be used as is, or it can be further treated by condensing the vapors back into liquid.
Can you make whiskey with a column still?
Yes, it is possible to make whiskey with a column still. A column still is a type of still that consists of a series of plates or columns with converging sides, each of which is heated separately by separate sources.
The spirit flows from one column to the next, gradually becoming more pure as impurities are removed, resulting in a high-proof pure spirit. This pure spirit can then be distilled further to create whiskey.
Column stills are often preferred by distillers for creating whiskey because their continuous, efficient distillation allows for more precise control over the flavor and character of the finished whiskey.
In addition, column stills are more cost-effective than pot stills, which makes them an attractive choice for distillers wanting to maximize their profits.
What is the column on a still?
A column on a still is a vertical cylinder that helps in the distillation process. The column is filled with a packing material, such as copper mesh or ceramic Raschig rings, which provides a large surface area for the vapor to come into contact with.
The vapor interacts with the surface of the packing material, which helps to further separate the more volatile components of the liquid. In a traditional pot still, the vapor first passes through the swan neck and then the condenser into the column.
The vapor then rises up the column and interacts with the packing material on its way, eventually exiting the column through the top and entering the condenser where it is cooled and collected into liquid form as the desired distillate.
How does a thump keg work?
A thump keg is a type of specialized beer keg that is designed to help give a beer a more robust flavor and carbonation. It works by utilizing a small amount of sugar, yeast, and water (in some cases, just sugar and yeast) to create a secondary fermentation process that occurs within the keg.
The secondary fermentation produces carbon dioxide and ethanol which carbonate the beer, create new flavor characteristics, and increase the overall intensity of the beer. Additionally, the thump keg is referred to as a “closed system”, meaning that the tank can be fitted with a pressure valve that can keep the carbon dioxide at a consistent level and avoid any excessive foaming.
The amount of sugar and yeast used when making a thump keg can be adjusted to change the carbonation level, flavor characteristics, and alcohol content of the beer. To ensure that the beer is properly carbonated, it is important to keep the thump keg at a consistent temperature and pressure, and to ensure that the mixture within the keg is not disturbed.
Once the desired flavor and carbonation levels are achieved, the resulting beer can be consumed directly from the keg or bottled and stored for later use.
How tall should my still column be?
The height of your still column should depend on what type of still you are building. Generally speaking, the taller your column is, the more efficient the still. For example, if you are building a pot still, you should aim for the tallest column possible within the limits of your setup.
This will create more condensation and a higher alcohol content in the end product. If you’re building a reflux still, the correct height depends on your desired ABV. For home distilling, when aiming for a more flavorful beverage, a shorter column is more than adequate.
However, if you’re aiming for a higher ABV, a taller column will be required. In any case, you should point the top portion of the column away from any openings, such as windows and doors, to avoid the spread of any hazardous fumes.
How do you clean a column still?
Cleaning a column still is an important step in distilling spirits, because it helps to ensure that the final product is of a high-quality. Before you begin cleaning the still, it’s important to make sure that all of the components of the still are in good working order.
Start by checking all of the gaskets, valves and fittings of the still. If any of these parts need replacement, do so before continuing.
Once the still has been checked, you can start the cleaning process. Begin by emptying out any leftover liquid from the top sections of the still. Then, fill up the still with a cleaning solution. Warm water combined with either a disinfectant or a mild alkali is usually a good solution.
If you have manual cleaning rods, you can use these to dislodge any build-up near the top sections and then proceed to do the same towards the condenser section. Alternatively, you can use a pressure washer to clean the inside, if you have one available.
Once the inside of the still has been cleaned and the cleaning solution has been removed, the exterior should be wiped down to remove any residue. Be sure to look out for any signs of corrosion and if you do find any, consult with a professional to determine the best way to handle it.
Finally, once everything is dry and the still has been inspected, it is ready to be used again.
How many columns does the Coffey still have?
The Coffey still is a type of pot still used in whiskey distilling, also known as a patent still or a continuous still. It is typically made up of four or five columns, though some designs may have more columns than that.
The columns are filled with copper or stainless steel plates, which are divided into condenser, rectifier, analyzer, doubler and brewer. The heat source underneath the still is used to control the flow of vapor, which travels from the bottom of the still, up through the rectifier, analyzer and doubler.
The vapor then travels through the condenser, where it condenses and can be collected for distillation. The vapor continues up to the top and into the brewer, which is the final column where it turns into a liquid and is collected.
In total, the Coffey still has five columns – a rectifier, an analyzer, a doubler, a condenser, and a brewer.
Are reflux stills good?
Reflux stills have many advantages, and are a good option for both beginner and experienced distillers. Reflux stills are capable of producing highly consistent, pure alcohol and can do so with relatively few components.
They are also relatively user-friendly and easy to setup and operate. The key to a reflux still’s performance is the reflux column. This device is designed to bring boil-off vapors back into contact with the liquid material while they are moving up through the column, resulting in higher levels of distillate purity.
Reflux stills also require less energy to operate than other stills, making them a more energy efficient distilling option. Once the column is designed and setup properly, reflux stills can reach a remarkable high level of distillate purity while using fewer resources and with less effort than other types of stills.
At what temperature do you run a reflux still?
The actual temperature at which you run a reflux still depend on the type of still you are using and the type of spirit you are distilling. Generally speaking, a reflux still should be operated at a temperature of between 70 and 80 degrees Celsius.
However, if the spirit you are distilling contains a large percentage of water, then the temperature should be slightly lower, to facilitate proper distillation. Different types of stills may require different temperatures in order to adequately reflux the contents.
Spirits with a higher ABV will require a higher temperature than those with a lower ABV. When working with distilled spirits, it is important to monitor the temperature closely, as running at too high a temperature may result in a burnt or unpleasant taste.
At what ABV do you stop distilling?
The ABV (alcohol by volume) percentage is one way to measure the alcohol content of a beverage.
The ABV of a finished distilled product is dependent on many factors including the Mash Bill (grain recipe), initial Brix (sugar content) of the mash, yeast Strains used, fermentation temperature, and length of fermentation.
In general, the higher the ABV of the starting material, the higher the ABV of the final product. However, there are diminishing returns when it comes to distilling for a higher ABV.
For example, increasing the ABV from 40% to 60% might only require a single distillation. However, going from 60% to 80% might require multiple distillations.
The reason for this is that as the ABV of the starting material increases, more and more of the water is boiled off. This leaves behind a higher concentration of alcohol, which means that the vapor that is distilled off is also more alcoholic.
Eventually, you reach a point where the vapor is so alcoholic that it is impossible to distill any further and you are left with a product that is 100% ABV.
How much moonshine will a 20 gallon still make?
The amount of moonshine that a 20-gallon still can make varies depending on a number of factors. However, on average, a 20-gallon still should yield about 10 gallons of moonshine. This is based on typical yields for a “corn mash,” which is the most common type of moonshine due to its affordability, safety, and ease of manufacture.
Other factors can affect the yield of moonshine that a still will produce, such as the purity of the starting materials, the quality of the distillation, and even the user’s experience level with making moonshine.
If a more experienced distiller is using higher quality starting materials and taking extra care during the distillation, the yield can potentially be higher than the average mentioned above. Ultimately, the amount of moonshine that a 20-gallon still can make will depend on the specific distillation and the distiller in charge.
How do you know when distillation is finished?
The distillation process is considered finished when the distillate has reached a predetermined proof, or percentage of alcohol, as set by its intended use. This proof rating can range anywhere from 40% to 95% alcohol.
The distiller can determine when this proof has been reached by taking a hydrometer reading of the distillate. A hydrometer is an instrument that measures specific gravity or the density of a liquid liquid compared to the density of water.
When the specific gravity is the same as the start of the distillation process, that is an indication that it is finished and the distillate has reached the desired proof. Additionally, a still can reach a state of stability at the same point.
This is known as the “flat line” and is also an indication that the distillation is complete.
How do you know when you are done distilling?
The point at which you are “done” distilling is known as the endpoint. The most common of which is to use a hydrometer. A hydrometer is a device that measures the density of a liquid in relation to water.
If you’re using a pot still, the best way to know when you’re done distilling is to have someone else watch the thermometer for you while you watch the hydrometer. When the liquid in the still reaches around 95°C, the incorporations of the components of the liquid will start to change and the hydrometer will start to float higher in the liquid.
As the distillation progresses, the float will rise higher and higher in the liquid until it eventually reaches the point where it starts to slow down and then stop rising altogether. At this point, the distillation is almost complete and you can start to think about slowing down the heat to avoid over-distilling the liquid.
If you’re using a column still, the hydrometer method won’t work as well because thecolumn still recycles the liquid over and over again and the hydrometer will just keep floating higher and higher without reachings the endpoint.
In a column still, the best way to know when you’re done distilling is to take periodic temperature readings of the liquid as it comes out of the still. The temperature will start out low and then increase steadily as the distillation progresses.
As the concentration of the alcohol increases, the boiling point of the mixture will also increase. When the temperature of the liquid starts to level off and then decrease, it means that the majority of the alcohol has been removed from the liquid and you are getting close to the endpoint.
You can also take a sample of the liquid and taste it to see if it is too strong for your liking. If it is, then you know you are getting close to the endpoint.
What does a column still look like?
A column still is a type of distillation apparatus used to distill alcoholic spirits. It is a large vertical apparatus made up of copper plates that allow the vapor of the liquid to pass through and condense, producing a high proof spirit.
The number of plates in a column still often varies and depends on the specific distilling design, but the traditional and most common design has three main sections – the beer column, the vapor column, and the lyne arm.
The beer column acts as a pre-heater to vaporize and start the distillation process. The vapor column slowly increases the purification and concentration of spirit vapors as they pass through each plate.
The last column, the lyne arm, is used to further condense the vapors and collect the spirit that is produced.
A column still can be incredibly tall, depending on the size and production capacity of the distillery, so it is often kept in a separate area of the distillation facility. The top of the column still is known as the top head and houses the condenser, which refluxes the spirit vapors and cools them back into liquid.
At the bottom is the pot still, where the beer is heated and turned into vapor so the distillation process can begin.
The size and design of the column still, as well as the type of distilling facility, can all be different, but the main components, such as the beer column, vapor column, and lyne arm, remain the same.
What are the different types of alcohol stills?
There are four main types of alcohol stills: pot stills, reflux stills, fractionating stills and continuous stills.
Pot stills are the simplest type of still, consisting of a single boiling vessel with a head and tail. These hand-operated stills are best suited for producing drinks like whiskey, brandy and rum. They also work best for producing low-proof drinks like moonshine, as the alcohol content can’t be regulated with just a single still.
Reflux stills are slightly more complex than pot stills, as they include a condenser connected to the head of the still. A reflux still works by condensing the vapors from the boiling liquid and re-circulating them back into the head.
This allows the producer to create more neutral and lighter spirits like vodka, and control the proof more easily than with a pot still.
Fractionating stills are more complex and are typically used in industrial alcohol production. These tall, spires stills have multiple condensers which allow the distiller to capture specific fractions of the distillation run.
With these stills, the distiller can create high-proof alcohol and is able to separate out unwanted flavors and impurities.
Finally, continuous stills are the most complex type of still, and are usually used in large-scale alcohol production. Continuous stills allow for continuous distillation and for more control over the blend and flavor of the resulting alcohol.
These still are used for making higher proof spirits like gin, and for producing lighter beverages like vodka.
What type of still is rum made?
Rum is typically made using a pot still, which is an apparatus used in distilling liquid. It consists of a pot with a heated source beneath it and a condensation pipe for collecting the distillate. The still itself is filled with a fermented mash of sugar cane or molasses, and when heated, it vaporizes the alcohol in the mixture and separates it from the water.
The condensation pipe collects the vaporized alcohol, which is then cooled and collected as rum. The rest of the fermented mash left in the pot is known as the “dregs” and can either be used for further distillation or discarded.

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Technical levels: support – 1.1370; resistance – 1.1470.
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Narrowing bearish Ichimoku Cloud with rising Senkou Span A; a dead cross of Tenkan-sen and Kijun-sen, but rising Tenkan-sen; the bulls could breakout the Kijun’s resistance.
GBP/JPY broke support level 141…
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Media and affiliate giant Catena Media plc reported a revenue drop of 41% in the full year 2023. But can it recover to its former glory.
Catena Media updated its financial goals for the period 2024-2026. Michael Daly, Catena Media’s CEO, did not sugarcoat the performance of affiliates in 2023.
Daly stated that the end of the year, compared to their optimistic outlook at the beginning of 2023 was “disappointing”.
Catena began the year in a positive way. After a 24 percent increase in revenues from North American operations, the company started off with a net profit.
Its US launch happened in a whirlwind. It was launched in 2023 across multiple US States, including New York and Louisiana.
The outlook for 2023 was bright, with big plans in the works, based on the new strategic focus of the group, and a strong emphasis placed on North America.
Daly stated at the beginning of 2023 that “full-exploiting the high margin opportunities in this market” would be the core focus for our operations going forward.
The company seemed to bet everything on the red, white and Blue. The American Dream ™ was certainly a high-flying dream.
Bet big on US
This is the reality. At this stage, the company’s revenue is heavily dependent upon US sales. This accounts for over 80% of its total income.
In announcing the results for its year-end, North American revenues fell 21%, to EUR67,1m (PS57,1m/$71,9m). The share price has fallen by more than 75% in total.
If we break that down by quarter, the Q4 result showed a rapid decline in North America with revenues plummeting to EUR12.3m, a drop of 43.0%.
Looking back, we can now see that this trend has compounded further. We saw a gradual decrease of 29% in Q3 followed by a drop of 16% in Q2.
Catena, having placed a large bet on 27 North American jurisdictions and being in the position that more than 80% its revenues are on the opposite side of the Atlantic has put all their eggs into one basket. This basket is strained.
It is clear that something must be done to arrest this rapid decline. An annual decline of 75% in the share price is a cause for alarm.
Let’s first take a look at some key numbers. Let’s start by looking at the Q4 results, and then move on to the entire financial year.
Q4 2023: Accelerating decline
The revenue for continuing operations decreased by 41%, reflecting the poor performance in the US.
The decline was due to the 43% decrease in new customers from ongoing operations, which totaled 32,032 compared with 56,040 during the prior quarter.
The adjusted EBITDA for continuing operations fell by 88%, to EUR1.5m. This corresponds to a 10% margin on the adjusted EBITDA.
Earnings per share for continuing operations were -EUR0.47, before dilution.
FY2023: Grim reading
Catena is currently down over 10% in the Swedish Stock Exchange.
To put it mildly, this suggests that the market is not overjoyed with news from 2018. This is especially true when it adds up to a drop of 75% year-on-year.
If we take a look at annual financials we will be able to get a better idea of the magnitude of this decline.
The total revenue of the company is 22% lower than last year. At EUR76.7m the US revenue has fallen by 21.0%. This is offset by the less dramatic decline in the second half of the year.
The number of new depositors from ongoing operations was 184,257. This is a 19% decrease, again cushioned (less badly) by Q1 and Q2.
EBITDA, however, is the place where things start to look bleak. Adjusted EBITDA for continuing operations has decreased 47.0% from EUR25.4m to EUR25.4m. This corresponds to an EBITDA adjusted margin of 33.0%.
The earnings per share for continuing operations was slightly higher than Q4’s drop. It only had a EUR0.37 before dilution loss, as opposed to Q4’s -EUR0.47. This reflects a steepening curve.
What is more disappointing or catastrophic?
When you talk to Daly about his words, “disappointing”, it seems like he’s using a more modest word. We might prefer the term “disasterous”, again, when we look at the share price drop of 75%.
Matuesz Juroszek is the founder of STS and he has put it better than anyone else. He stated in a LinkedIn posting that he thought the management of Catena Media should step down today, and all assets should be put on sale. What a tale of how to ruin a company.
What’s your explanation? Daly’s headline comment on the performance of Q4 highlights “market headwinds” which he did not elaborate further. Its core North American markets saw revenue and EBITDA drop.
He continued, “Stiffer competition against us and lower cost-per acquisition (CPA), rates that operators paid also affected revenue.”
Catena had high expectations for North America by 2023. The company announced that they were preparing to launch sports betting in North Carolina 2024. It revealed in January that the company had seen record revenues from its launch of sports gambling in Ohio.
He is always optimistic and highlights the fact that Catena’s most recent series of investments will redefine the core technology focus of the group. These are planned in response to the strategic review, launched in 2022.
He says that the company will offer products with a focus on technology, innovation, and immersive experiences for users.
He hopes for greater stability and draws attention to the cost-reduction programme worth EUR 4,0 million to “optimise operations of the group” after recent divestments. These included UK and Australian sports online brands being sold to Moneta Communications in August 2023 for EUR 6,0m.
But divestment will improve the margin underneath rather than increase revenue. It is still hoped, however, that the rebalancing and sustainable will provide greater stability in time.
Daly points out that a short-term disadvantage of converting from CPA to revenue sharing is the reduction in upfront income. This hasn’t happened at a rapid pace.
Daly said in Catena’s analyst call today that they can expect “potentially” a spike when the service goes live in North Carolina. The risk, however, is that it feels like the return of the manifesto from the beginning of 2023.
Daly’s main message is to be patient. The strategic reboot that we are undertaking can be time-consuming and will test both the patience and commitment of our employees and investors.
“The fourth quarter was difficult, but now I think we’re turning a corner. Today, I want to let you know that we are getting closer to our goals. “A leaner and nimbler multi-channel Catena Media, with knowledge and technical infrastructure, will thrive in our core markets, and deliver a growth return in the second part of this year.”
Investments in AI, paid media and subaffiliation are the primary initiatives. It expects that this will increase its reach to audiences and provide greater value for partners. It is aiming to become the leader of data and technology in its field.
We also have to take into account the stock that Better Collective owns in Catena Media. The stock was purchased at the beginning of 2023 and at almost the same time as our story of woe began.
Erik Edeen (interim CFO of Catena) explained that the increase in competition is largely responsible for this year’s poor performance.
What is the competition about? Start with Better Collective. Oddly, those who hold stock are also the same people. They are in great health, despite their loss on Catena.
They have exceeded their revenue targets for the full year three times, most recently in February 2024. Better Collective has also raised its forecast twice in the past, both times being 2023.
It also acquired the US-based creator of sports content Playmaker HQ for $54m in July 2023.
Better Collective acquired Playmaker Capital, a digital sports media company based in Toronto, Canada, as well at the beginning of February. The deal was struck to buy the company in November 2023 for EUR176m.
What does this mean for Catena, then? It’s basically all about the shareholder vote. Catena will now need to get the approval of their rival, as they hold 6.23%.
They will also give their competition advance notice of any plans they have. This makes the picture much bleaker, especially when revenue is so urgently needed to be turned around.
Let’s go back to the company that is in danger. Catena announced that it would transition to a sustainable revenue model.
They hope the conclusion of the strategic review is their shining knight. Review ended last November.
The group anticipates that organic growth will resume in the second quarter of 2024. The group also targets a year-end adjusted EBITDA of EUR20m to EUR30m.
For 2025-2026, the new group-level targets include double-digit growth both in revenue and EBITDA adjusted. In order to shift the revenue model towards one that is more sustainable, more players will be recruited via revenue-sharing agreements with operators.
We’ve already discussed that this contract replaces the previous CPA contracts. However, we haven’t seen any concrete evidence of its effectiveness.
We’ll discuss this next. The second is the way it plans to implement an extensive programme of investments in technology and data innovations.
The company plans to launch a brand new platform between Q1 2024 and Q2 2020 – in other words, it is betting heavily on AI.
AI is the new buzzword
Catena believes that channeling its resources towards AI will allow it to turn its fortunes around.
Daly stated that “rapid technological development and artificial intelligence are changing the media industry.”
The changes in the sector of online casino and sports betting will be massive. Catena Media is determined to lead this industry.
Catena has a large-scale internal investment program, including big investments in tech and AI. A minimum viable product is already underway.
What is it? Daly says that his company plans to “fast-track its ambition to become the data- and technology-driven leaders of online affiliate advertising.”
These projects are important in light of the Q4 results, which have been disappointing. I’m not happy with them. The investments were planned and started earlier in 2023. They have been increased since then. The investments are intended to prepare us for future growth and to return the group to sustainable, long-term growth.
The new platform is expected to facilitate new tools for improving its “organic Search Competence”. The new platform will “better allow us to leverage our data and innovation in product development”.
The new platform, which is built for scale, will allow “fast” implementations in multiple fields, such as AI and subaffiliation. This content will most likely be similar to the ChatGPT-styled material that is already being used by media outlets. It would allow them to produce content much faster than they could with a human writer.
According to today’s information, the platform will launch during Q1 of 2024. When fully implemented in Q2, Catena Media will focus its affiliation activities for the first time on one, cohesive tech infrastructure.
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Catena, while not being the first to place its hope in AI, has plans that will bring about big changes.
Daly stated, “We view AI as a force for good that empowers our teams to leverage their expertise and create better products. This will lead to higher revenues and better-looking products over time.”
The new platform will allow us to quickly integrate AI models and large-scale language models into the business.
The same is true for paid media. This new, relatively unexplored vertical will increase our market reach, reduce our dependence upon state-sponsored launches and expand our exposure to the marketplace, particularly in sports betting.
Patience is key. The market will not see the company’s current trend reversed until the investments start to pay off. The big question now is: what kind of revenue will automation bring in?
Catena Media, a multi-channel company that is leaner and “nimbler”, could be back to winning. We’ll need more evidence before we can say that they will stop this decline.
After a year, we are still hearing that core markets, which are regulated, will be the main focus. AI is a must.
It remains to be determined how this growth will occur. We will also see if the solution works, or to use the latest buzzword in the industry.

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In the retail sector, IoT devices can also be used for monitoring the health of customers. Among these, the smart home is a good example of a smart city. The technology will track and manage all kinds of products and services. It can help save energy. A smart home will be a complete environment for residents. It will provide safety and convenience. The smart city will also be an ideal place for people to spend their time.
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Use your skills to pilot the cube through the continuous flow of enemies and bullets.
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After viewing What We Can Learn From Doom, I wondered how I could transpose those ideas to my shooter game.
The action in D.O.T takes place with the succession of enemy waves. The different waves are designed to either provide challenge or make the player learn something about the enemies behaviours. If you don't clean the wave fast enough, another one appears and you could easily get overflooded.
Each Doom unit has very distinct characteristics that differentiate it from the others. That's part of what makes the experience so rich and joyful.
The zombie man has a hitscan weapon and is quite hard to transpose to D.O.T. The player has only one health point which nearly prohibit the use of hitscan weaponry. I replaced it by a wanderer hexagon that just moves on the screen without caring about the player. He is as ennoying as the zombie man which is its main purpose.
The imp fire bullets and moves quite slowly toward the player. It exists to force the player to move to avoid bullets. It's perfect for my game where it takes the form of a green gunner triangle that tracks the player and force him to keep moving.
The demon hunts the player and do melee damage. In D.O.T., the chaser donut moves fast to the player and kills him instantly.
The yellow speeders appear in packs of at least 5 and move very quickly in straight line. Just like Doom's lost souls does.
The hollow sniper cube incarnates the cocademon. It stays back and fires a nearly constant flow of bullets. You'd better kill it quickly or prepare to die. To add more precision, it targets the direction you're heading. Deadly!
The little red bugs are enemies coming in flock chasing the player. It doesn't move directly to the player. It kinda orbitate around the player to kill it. Just like the speeders, they appear in their own waves; without any other enemy. It provides a short time of relief just before adding more tension when you see all those bugs charging at you.
The combination of all those mechanics offers a wide palette of possible encounters. It encourages the player to think fast and act fast.
Here is a beta gameplay to tease you a little bit :)
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Cost/Quality Relationship In Health Care Still Poorly Understood: Study
A new study examines -- and finds little clear -- on the relationship between health care quality and cost.
Medscape: Link Between Cost And Quality Of Health Care Remains Unclear
When it comes to improving health care in the United States, most discussions revolve around the twin pillars of quality and cost: Will higher expenditures result in better care, or will better clinical outcomes help to contain costs? In a review of the evidence currently available, there was no clear relationship between the two, leading the authors of an article published in the January 2013 issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine to conclude that the association between health care cost and quality is still poorly understood (MacReady, 12/31).
Meanwhile, another article looks at what happens to coverage when an employer goes out of business or drops health care.
Kaiser Health News: When Employers' Health Plans Disappear, Workers Often Have Few Options
For some people, the promise of employer-provided health insurance is reason enough to take a job or stay put in one. But unexpected events -- a corporate bankruptcy or sale, for example -- can undermine the security of on-the-job coverage and leave both employees and retirees with few affordable options (Andrews 12/31).


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Biothane Dog Leash - 4 Ft Long - Two Toned Leash - Blue and Black - Dog Walking - Doggie Accessories - Biothane Dog Leashes
Your dog will look super fashionable on your walks with this two toned Biothane Leash - Biothane is a great alternative to leather- It's waterproof, flexible, and easy to keep clean and looking great.
Made with 3/4” wide BioThane, and triple-riveted for strength. A d-ring is added to the handle of the leashes to attach your poop bag holder.
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“Like tea or coffee, lavender is best served sole and black; treated with a light touch and in consideration of conformity.”
Blogging never becomes an easy task. Instead, it seems to get harder. I am forced to make posts constantly engaging to attract an audience, with a clear and readily observable trend of improvement from amateur to pseudo-expert. In reality, I’m just a guy with a good nose and a knack for self-bettering that I am constantly (and indeed) discovering further dimensions of perfume and its structure. Nevertheless, there is a time and place for everything. There’s immense pleasure of dissecting a perfume that’s loaded and rich, and then putting these discoveries onto paper and then eventually the blog. I love showing people what I get out of something, and especially when something ‘clicks’: “Oh! It’s the vanilla doing that” or “Aha! I get a lot of ylang-ylang out of this one”. Naturally, as a reviewer that’s astonishingly satisfactory, and with complete avoidance of the haughty side of things, sharing ideas is wonderful, enriching, and totally self-satisfying too.
But conversely, sometimes the nose gets a bit tired. “Nothing too adventurous, you fusspot!” my methodical conscience might say. I lavish simple things when they contrast starkly against their opposites, be it a simple and traditional Eau de Cologne from the early Guerlain perfumers or the sound directness of Caron’s Pour Un Homme. Beautifully simple, lavender is treated as king … Rightfully so.
Photo by Caron
Firstly, as many have said before me: “Pour Un Homme is not dead!”.
Why is simplicity so good? Perhaps it doesn’t set itself out to be pressing on the wearer. When wearing this fragrance, no persona is required and certainly no mindset is demanded. Simply, as it says on the label in French, this is for a man. Simple as that. It makes no unrealistic promise, and it certainly doesn’t swarm the wearer like bees to lavender.
The lavender is smooth. Sugared slightly with a simple-syrup twist. This is targeted for a man because lavender is emblematic for calmness and cleanliness, and a gentleman should be just that. He should know his place in life, boast nothing of high extravagance, and be of good temperament. And so, the lavender is slightly herbal, green, and floral, and possess its inherent roasted quality akin to fine coffees and hay (the tonka and vanilla play an important role projecting this facet). This lavender is affixed with a warming heart of vanilla. The beauty of the vanilla here is that it provides a different style of sweetness at the underneath of the herbal and anisic-like sweetness delivered by the lavender up top. Together these notes are surrounded in a delicate bouquet, made more herbal with a crisp touch of rosemary and sage. Spritz generously all over and surprise yourself with a brightness attributed to hesperidic notes way up top.
In the end however, Pour Un Homme deserves much respect as it just gets the balance right. There are no claws in this fragrance that grip you and pull – and there aren’t any shadows present for these fictitious claws to hide anyway. A very functional cedar note improves the clarity of the fragrance, much like increasing the sharpness of a still life photograph. As you trail, a clean but expectedly unfresh musk hovers above the wearer, with a touch of warm tonka bean and amber.
This makes me happy – it puts me in my place. But, despite my infinite praise for this fragrance, I wonder if its simplicity could be improved upon? Or, is that its intended effect? Whatever the case, when quasi-philosophical questions arise in perfume (see here), I know I have a noteworthy fragrance as subject.
The classic lavender.
Subjective rating: 4.5/5
Objective rating: 4.5/5


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President Donald Trump said it isn’t the right time for the U.S. to pull out of Iraq after the country’s parliament called for foreign troops to depart and confusion erupted over a draft U.S. letter suggesting preparations for a withdrawal.
“Eventually we want to be able to allow Iraq to run its own affairs,” Trump said Tuesday during an Oval Office meeting with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. “This isn’t the right point.”
Trump said a U.S. departure would be a mistake because it would give Iran a foothold in the country.
Questions about whether the U.S. would exit Iraq swirled on Monday after a letter surfaced that purportedly told military officials in Baghdad that American forces were repositioning in advance of a departure. Army General Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told reporters Monday that the letter was a draft and should never have been sent. Trump said he didn’t know anything about the letter.
Separately on Tuesday, Defense Secretary Mark Esper said he hasn’t received any request from the Iraqi government to withdraw U.S. forces. And he said at the time of last week’s strike, Soleimani was just days away from attacking U.S. forces in Iraq.


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BCSAVE only accepts owner surrenders from within Texas.
If you have a Border Collie or Border Collie Mix you want to surrender to BCSAVE, fill out our contact form.
Every dog presents a unique challenge to a volunteer in-home foster based rescue and requires we place the new dog in a home which not only meets the dog’s individual needs, but also those of the foster and their existing household and lifestyle.
While we wish we could take in Border Collies from every request, the reality is that we are not always able to make a good match and find an appropriate foster home.
BCSAVE is unable to take in stray or found dogs.
Lost dogs can travel for miles around. Even with flyers and neighborhood apps, dog owners of lost dogs may never find out that their dog has been found.
Since county and city shelters are the number one location most people look for a lost dog, it is our recommendation that you contact them in the event that a lost or stray dog is found.
If you do take a Border Collie to a shelter, please contact us and let us know which shelter, any intake number, ID they assign the dog, and anything you know about the dog’s behavior. That way, we can follow the dog and begin looking for a foster for them once they are off of the shelter’s stray hold.
BCSAVE prioritizes adaptors who can travel to North and Central Texas.
We rescue most of our pups from shelters and owner surrenders in Texas, but we do adopt out of state at the adopter’s additional expense.
Out of state adoptions are dependent on travel restrictions at the time of adoption, including flight and COVID related restrictions.
As of August 2020, our Board is prioritizing applicants who can travel to either Dallas/ Fort Worth or Austin to meet and greet and potentially adopt a dog.


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Through two preseason games, a few unexpected names have really stood out in both impressive and worrisome kinds of ways. While it is far too early to start greasing up light posts or triggering a wide spread panic across Philadelphia, the performance of some players through the first two preseason games has been quite curious. Too see where some of our favorite players currently line up, I consulted our friends at Pro Football Focus to see who the five highest-graded players currently are, as well as the five lowest-graded players are. Please note, a minimum of 20 snaps is required to make this list.
Le Crème de la Crème
Brandon Brooks - RG (93.9 overall)
Among offensive linemen with 20 snaps, Brooks’s grade of 93.9 ranks second only to Mike Iupati of the Arizona Cardinals. Brooks is yet to allow a single QB pressure through 35 snaps and has looked absolutely dominate in the running game.
Sidney Jones - CB (84.8 overall)
Even though he has allowed a passer rating of 108.9 when targeted (97.2 from the slot), PFF is high on the quasi-rookie cornerback thus far. Jones has allowed 4 catches on 7 targets for 33 yards and 1 TD. Also for those wondering, he has taken 23 of his 35 coverage snaps from the slot, which is less than some of you might have been expecting.
Shelton Gibson - WR (81.8 overall)
On 2 deep passing targets (20+ yards down the field), Gibson has made two receptions for 120 yards and 1 touchdown. In addition to his presence in the deep passing game, Gibson has also made 5 additional catches for 47 yards and another TD. With 5 first downs, 7.3 yards per reception, and a perfect passer rating when targeted (158.3), Gibson leads the team in just about every receiving category. If Gibson can continue to play like this, its hard to envision him not making the final 53-man roster in 2 weeks.
Nate STUDfeld - QB (81.7 overall)
Through two games, Sudfeld has accumulated the following stats (and rank among quarterbacks with 20+ dropbacks):
- 17 1st down passes (2nd)
- 5 Touchdowns (1st)
- 452 yards (1st)
- 147.3 passer rating when kept clean (1st)
- 143.8 passer rating on throws 20+ yards downfield (1st)
While these numbers must come with the obvious caveat that it is only the preseason, it also must be noted that someone needs to lead these categories. It will be interesting to see how the quarterback situation unfolds in the coming weeks, as the Eagles seem to have 3 capable starting quarterbacks on the roster.
Fletcher Cox - DI (81.6 overall)
No surprise to see Cox here. PFF has long loved the big man. Cox has 4 pressures on 21 passing downs, which is solid, but has 0 stops on 7 running plays. Its a small sample size, of course, but it would be nice to see Cox make an impact in the running game this week.
Le Bottom de la Barrel
Stefen Wisniewski - LG (39.7 overall)
As the great Confucius once said “An offensive line is only as good as its weakest link”, and in this case, Wisniewski is exactly who the big fella was talking about. While the team doesn’t have many better options (looking at you Seumalo and Warmack) to plug in at the left guard position, through the first two preseason games, Wiz has looked much more like the 2016 and prior version of himself than the 2017 Super Bowl Champ one. Only 3 other guards are graded worse than him (one of which is from Dallas and another one is from Washington). It should be noted that Wiz has done just fine in pass blocking situations (1 allowed pressure through 20 passing downs) but his run blocking has been borderline abysmal.
Elijah Qualls - DI (38.8 overall)
With Timmy Jernigan out for the start of the season, many, myself included, were hoping to see Qualls step up as a dependable backup for the Eagles. Among interior defensive linemen with at least 50 snaps, Qualls is the second lowest graded by PFF. The defensive tackle is one of just five defensive players in the league to accumulate three penalties through the first two games. It should be noted that these penalties are likely dragging his grade down additionally so if Qualls can avoid getting flagged moving forward he should rise up the ranks.
Jeremy Reaves - S (37.7 overall)
So far, the only thing Reaves has really shown is that he needs to work on his tackling. On 7 attempts, he completed just 5 tackles. His tackling efficiency ranks T-10th worst among 54 safeties with 50 or more snaps (Tre Sullivan is one of the 9 who have tackled worse than him). Reaves has only been targeted once through 33 coverage snaps, which seems to bode well for his coverage abilities.
Matt Jones - RB (34.0 overall)
Its almost hard to believe that this is the same player who had such a promising rookie season in 2015 with the Washington football team. With 1.67 yards after contact per attempt Jones ranks T-97th out of 123 running backs (Ajayi is 9th with 5.4). Its hard to criticize a guy who has only carried the ball 6 times, but it seems clear that Jones does not have the explosiveness to be an NFL level talent anymore.
D.J. Killings - CB (29.1 overall)
While every list needs to have a bottom, it is somewhat curious how Killings ended up here. Among Eagles cornerbacks with at least 10 coverage snaps, Killings ranks 2nd to only Ronald Darby (39.6) with a 71.9 passer rating allowed. He has allowed a reception on 2 of 4 targets, which is not ideal, but it appears small sample size is working against him. The young cornerback has a long shot to make the roster, and his PFF grade isn’t doing him any favors.

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BEIJING, Sept. 23 (Xinhua) -- President Xi Jinping on Friday called for carrying forth the spirit of the Chinese Red Army on the Long March eight decades ago, and striving fearlessly to realize the Chinese dream of national rejuvenation.
Xi made the remarks during a visit to an exhibition marking the 80th anniversary of the end of the Long March.
The Long March spirit is characterized by working hard, fearing no sacrifice, and firm belief in communism and the ultimate victory of China's revolution.
From October 1934 to October 1936, the Chinese Workers' and Peasants' Red Army soldiers left their bases and marched through raging rivers, snowy mountains and arid grassland to break the siege of the Kuomintang (Nationalist Party) forces and continue to fight Japanese aggressors. Some of them marched as far as 12,500 kilometers.
The maneuver was a turning point in China's revolution.
Against all odds, the Red Army completed the march under the leadership of the Communist Party of China (CPC), a world-renowned feat that will be forever engraved in the history of China's revolution and the Chinese nation, said Xi, also general secretary of the CPC Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission.
The Long March clearly demonstrated the power of revolutionary ideals, Xi said at the exhibition in the Military Museum of the Chinese People's Revolution in Beijing.
"Times have changed, the situation has changed, but the ideals and causes that we communists have been fighting for have not changed," he said.
He called for remembering the Red Army's achievements and carrying forward the Long March spirit, in education, in patriotism and in revolutionary ideals.
The people should be guided to march forward with confidence and courage, in "a new long march" that will bring prosperity to the country and realize the Chinese dream of the rejuvenation of the nation, the president said.
Also present at the exhibition were Yu Zhengsheng, Liu Yunshan, Wang Qishan and Zhang Gaoli, all members of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee.
The exhibition tells the stories of major battles, historical incidents and important figures involved in the Long March.
It displays 275 photos and 252 artifacts, as well as a great number of videos, charts, paintings and sculptures, showing the Red Army's fight against the Kuomintang regime and Japanese aggressors under the CPC's leadership.
While addressing the exhibition's opening ceremony on Friday, Liu Yunshan said that the Long March was a turning point -- from setbacks to victory -- for the CPC and China's revolutionary cause, and it laid a solid foundation for national independence and liberation.
The precious photos and relics, which show the hardships and great spirit of the Long March, are important for education in patriotism and revolutionary tradition, as well as a vivid lesson in socialist core values, Liu said.
About 600 people, including veterans, Party, government and military officials, and public representatives, attended the opening ceremony. Enditem

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