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Users of Audacity might be interested in this new handbook put together by a leading digital arts organization.
<A href="www.folly.co.uk”>folly have announced the completion of the first edition of an important new project, the Digital Artists Handbook:
The Digital Artists Handbook is a new, up to date, reliable and accessible source of information that introduces artists to different tools, resources and ways of working related to digital art. The touchstone of this new compendium is free/libre open source software (FLOSS) and technologies.
The Handbook has been edited by Marloes de Valk and Aymeric Mansoux of GOTO10, a collective of international artists and programmers.
Creative Director Kathryn Lambert said “folly are very excited to announce our Digital Artists Handbook, which we hope will be an indispensable resource for artists seeking an introduction to the world of free and open source technologies. folly strongly believe that FLOSS is an empowering, cost-effective and democratic way to introduce digital art technologies to artists”.
Building on the collaborative and accumulative nature of the web, the Digital Artists Handbook will always be a work-in-progress, with new articles being commissioned on an ongoing basis, and new fields explored.
The goal of the Handbook is to be a signpost, a source of practical information and content that bridges the gap between new users and the platforms and resources that are available, but not always very accessible. The Handbook will be slowly filled with articles written by invited artists and specialists, talking about their tools and ways of working
Kathryn Lambert said “We’re especially pleased that folly has worked with a range of international artists and specialists who have shared insight into their areas of expertise”.
The digital artist handbook is brought to you by folly and has developed out of ongoing consultation with artists working with technology, which has shown a need for removing the barriers for artists to use digital tools. The project is supported by Arts Council England.
The artists and practitioners who participated in the first stage of writing the Handbook are: Kristina Andersen, Frank Barknecht, Tom Betts, Florian Cramer, Phil Chandler, Olga Goriunova, Kathryn Lambert, Olivier Laruelle, Thor Magnusson, Nicolas Malevé, Aymeric Mansoux, Iman Moradi, Jon Phillips, Tom Schouten, Marloes de Valk, Peter Westenberg, and Simon Yuill
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Deerfield — Old French War
Extracted from "History of the Connecticut Valley in Massachusetts, Volume II," by Louis H. Everts, 1879.
March 15, 1744, France declared war against England, and the colonies in America became once more the theatre of a bloody struggle. Deerfield had increased in size and importance, and became the centre of military operations on the north and west frontiers, and was comparatively safe from hostile incursions. Besides Fort Dummer at the north were Forts Hinsdale, in Hinsdale; Pelham, at Rowe; Shirley, in Heath; with the stockaded houses of Sheldon, in Bernardston, Morrissey's and South Fort, in Coleraine. These defenses, constantly connected by scouting-parties, formed a barrier difficult to penetrate undiscovered. At first Fort Dummer was deserted. Being cut off from Massachusetts by the new line in 1741, Gov. Belcher could not well hold military possession of New Hampshire territory, and the latter State refused to furnish a garrison. A statement by Gov. Shirley was laid before the king and council, Sept. 6, 1744. At this meeting New Hampshire was ordered to protect the settlements on Connecticut River, or hand the territory over to Massachusetts. Before this question was settled there was much alarm here, and active measures were taken to repel assault.
May 15, 1744, the town voted to build "mounts" at four houses;—Mr. Ashley's, Capt. Thomas Wells', Capt. Elijah Williams', and one at the south end; John Arms' was finally selected. Also one at Green River, and two at Wapping. Samuel Allen and the other inhabitants at the Bars were allowed a rebate of their proportion of the cost of these works if "they would build mounts and fortify themselves." This they did not do, but sought the defenses in the town for safety. In June of this year Indians were discovered lurking about the town, but no damage was done. November 23d the town petitions the General Court for a guard "to defend us from the enemy, who may reasonably be expected before spring, we being so near Crown Point." It also asked reimbursement for expenses in fortifying.
Feb. 5, 1745, the military committee were directed to inclose the houses where mounts had been built, with boards; and in March, not to "line the forts" until further orders. Green River was considered more exposed, and March 18th the committee for building the mounts there were instructed "to line the fort on the east side, and so far on the north side of it as til the house will defend it, and so at each side of the south gate, and also at each side of the well." April 10th, "voted to give Mr. Ashley liberty to use what timber can be found among his wood that will answer the end for fortifying, &c., and pickiting his fort!"
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Is your summer flying by too? About this time of year I get that yearning for Fall and those crisp Autumn days! We have a beautiful selection of Fall fabrics here at the shop! We are making lots of table runners, wall hangings and of course quilts with these wonderful fabrics! Come in and see for yourself! We have a couple of new "Easy Peasy" runners using Hoodie's Collection for Timeless Treasures Fabrics. Love these veggies!
This runner features a gardener's theme. Those boots are just to cute for words!
We just received our shipment of Valori Wells flannel...Oh boy! Lions and Owls and Elephants...
I have to share Faith's latest masterpiece. Faith works here at the shop. This pattern and fabric will be available at the shop soon, we may even make this quilt our next BOM (Block of the Month)!
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|Traders watch a billboard at the Ha Noi Stock Exchange during a share auction. — VNS Photo Thai Ha
HA NOI (VNS)— Shares declined steeply yesterday under heavy selling pressure in an unexpected fall after Thursday's rebound.
On the HCM Stock Exchange, the VN-Index fell to a two-month low at 565.33 points, down 2.58 per cent from the previous session.
Blue chips lost momentum, driving down the market. All 30 shares by market value and liquidity shed their value, pushing the VN30 down 3.32 per cent to end at 621.13 points.
Heavyweight shares including Bao Viet Holdings (BVH), Masan Group (MSN), VinGroup (VIC), PV Gas (GAS), Vinamilk (VNM) and Phu My Fertiliser all tumbled. Of these, MSN was the biggest loser with share prices falling 6.3 per cent to just VND89,500 a share (US$4.24).
The market value decreased 10 per cent from Wednesday, reaching nearly VND2 trillion ($94.8 million) on a total volume of 117 million shares and fund certificates.
The continuing decline stirred panic among investors and triggered a rush to unload shares. Many offered to sell at reduced prices, driving many share values to the floor.
As many as 448 of total 682 codes on both exchanges lost value, 127 of them significantly.
"This has shocked many new investors. The market has kept rising since September last year that attracted big money inflows," said analysts of financial website vietstock.vn.
Real estate developer FLC Group (FLC) was again the most active code on the southern bourse with 11.2 million shares traded. Its price slid 6.6 per cent to settle at VND12,800 a share.
Tan Tao Investment Industry Corporation (ITA) came second on a total trading volume of 6.9 million shares, slipping 6.5 per cent to end at VND8,700.
In Ha Noi, the HNX-Index tumbled 3.62 per cent to close yesterday at 80.58 points.
The HNX30, tracking the top 30 shares on the bourse, also went down 5.29 per cent to end at 162.99 points, the biggest drop in its history.
Trading improved, however, as the volume was up 20 per cent to 67 million shares, worth VND686 billion ($32.5 million), more than 10 per cent over Wednesday.
PetroVietnam Construction Corp (PVX) was the most active code with 11.1 million shares traded but its value went down 9.43 per cent to close at VND4,800 per share. Saigon-Ha Noi Bank (SHB) followed with 8.2 million shares changing hands at VND10,100 each, down 7.34 per cent from the previous session.
In contrast to local investors' moves, foreign investors stopped net selling and returned as net buyers on both exchanges yesterday. They picked up shares worth a combined VND94.23 billion ($4.5 million) from the two markets. — VNS

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Like everything else related to copyright in The Digital Millennium—which, let’s face it, we should start calling The Digital Eternity—the publishing concept of “out of print” (OOP) has been turned inside out (or maybe upside down, it is hard to say, maybe both).
There was a time when an author signed up with a publisher, she was usually required to assign the copyright in her book for the life of the copyright (currently in the United States, the author’s lifetime plus 70 years), subject to a reversion clause. The reversion clause typically provided that if, after a while, the book went “out of print,” the author could ask for, and get back, the copyright, i.e., the right to print and sell copies of the book.
This common clause grew out of a time when books were physical objects. Everyone knew what “out of print” meant: the book wasn’t selling, the publisher wasn’t printing or stocking any more copies, and the copies on hand were either pulped (destroyed) or remaindered (fire-sold to dealers). Some authors reclaimed their copyrights, others did not. It was not always easy to find another publisher that was willing or able to resuscitate sales of a book that had run its course. Nowadays, the availability of self-publishing, provided a determined author’s copyright is recovered, gives the author the option to be her own second-time-around publisher.
Publishers were always happy to retain copyright in OOP books. They weren’t losing money on printing and promoting non-sellers, and if the OOP author suddenly turned out a new blockbuster, old OOP titles could be rushed back into print, thus negating the author’s un-exercised reversion right.
It was all so simple.
But today books are not only physical objects, with attendant costs of production, storage, and distribution; they are also (or sometimes only) an electronic file. It costs next to nothing to maintain an e-book in a digital file ready for print-on-demand production. So publishers could plausibly take the (digital) position that there was no such thing as “out of print,” even if there were zero actual sales going on. The digital file became the new warehouse stocked with available copies.
Authors watched their formerly recoverable copyrights slowly fade away forever into The Fog of Digital Storage and Reproduction.
Authors and their lawyers, being a canny lot, have developed an antidote to the new digital negation of “out of print-ness” by employing the age-old device of the careful definition. God and the Devil do not reside only in the details—they also inhabit the definitions in a publishing agreement. The initial authorial/legal response was to provide in the typical reversion clause that if the book were available only by some means of on-demand printing or electronic transmission or reproduction, it would not be deemed to be “in print,” i.e., it would be “out of print,” and the author could demand reversion of her copyright.
But as e-books continue their inexorable march to domination of the publishing business, publishers have required that books existing only as digital files not be automatically excluded from “in print” status. And so it has come to pass that authors now negotiate the specific and quantifiable minimum income or sales figures that will determine whether or not a digital-only book is in, or out of, print.
Reference in reversion clauses to such objective criteria was, of course, not unheard-of in the days of physical-object books. Such clauses are just much more prevalent nowadays.
Thus it appears that even The Information Age is subject to the immutable axiom of human endeavor, which is best expressed in French, “plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose.”
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Max George's wild antics have landed him in trouble with his The Wanted bandmates after he invited a group of strangers back to their shared Los Angeles mansion to party. The singer's bad boy behaviour is causing friction among the five-piece, and an argument ensued when he took eight girls home after wild night of clubbing and one of them crept into the other boys' rooms.
Bandmate Siva Kaneswaran was terrified when he awoke in the night to find a stranger gazing at him while he was in bed with his longterm girlfriend Nareesha McCaffrey.
Speaking during an upcoming episode of the band's reality TV series The Wanted Life he says, "Nareesha and I are sleeping and a girl is standing at the steps to my room staring at me - and all I can think is, 'I'm gonna die'."
The couple confronted George over his actions, and the star eventually apologised, saying, "I don't want anyone to not feel safe in the house and maybe I did cross a line this time. I think an apology is definitely in order. The main thing is, we're all safe, all here and I was a t**t."
The episode of The Wanted Life will air in the U.K. later this month (Jul13).
The celebrated writer died at her home in County Wicklow, Ireland on Monday (21Nov11) after suffering a stroke.
McCaffrey, born in Massachusetts, trained as an actress and a singer before she started writing science fiction for adults.
Her biggest work came in 1968 when she wrote Dragonflight, which kickstarted a series of books under the Dragonriders mantle, which were written over four decades and comprised of more than 20 novels.
She won several awards for the works, with The White Dragon book becoming one of the first sci-fi novels to appear on the New York Times Best Seller List. She was made a Grand Master by the Science Fiction Writers of America in 2005 and was inducted into the Science Fiction Hall of Fame in 2006.
When crafting a follow-up to the highest-grossing R-rated comedy of all time it’s understandable that one might be reticent to mess with a winning formula. But director Todd Phillips and writers Craig Mazin and Scot Armstrong seem to have confused revisiting with recycling: The Hangover Part II so closely mirrors its blockbuster predecessor in every vital aspect that it can scarcely claim the right to call itself a sequel.
The only significant new wrinkle introduced in Part II is its setting: Bangkok Thailand a location that at least theoretically augurs well for a second helping of inspired lunacy. The story structure of the first film has been copied wholesale a game of Mad Libs played with its script. The action is again set around a bachelor party this time in honor of buttoned-down dentist Stu (Ed Helms). Again the boys (Stu Bradley Cooper’s boorish frat boy Phil and Zach Galifianakis’ moronic man-child Alan) awaken the next day in a hideously debauched hotel room with little memory of the previous night’s revelry. And again there is a missing companion: Teddy (Mason Lee son of Ang) the brother-in-law to be. (Poor Justin Bartha is once again relegated to the sidelines popping up now and then to push the plot forward via cell phone.)
The amnesiac/investigative angle of the first Hangover made for a refreshing twist on the contemporary men-behaving-badly comedy. Repeated here its effect is arguably the opposite: Too often the action feels rote and formulaic. Gone is any hint of surprise an aspect so crucial to good comedy and a huge part of the first film’s appeal. Key comic set pieces – a tussle with monks at a Buddhist temple a visit to a transsexual brothel a car chase involving a drug-dealing monkey – reveal themselves to be merely variations of memorable bits from the first film.
Tonally Part II is darker cruder and a bit nastier than its predecessor. Female characters never a priority in the first film are further marginalized in the sequel. (The only woman with significant dialogue a Bangkok prostitute also happens to have a penis. I’ll let you ponder the implications of that one.) The three leads Helms Cooper and Galifianakis still work well together and despite the inferior material enough of their chemistry remains to make the proceedings bearable – and occasionally funny. But their characters feel somehow degraded reduced to coarse caricatures of their former selves. Speaking of caricature Mr. Chow (Ken Jeong) the fey faux-gangsta villain of the first film returns in an expanded capacity in the sequel his garbled hip-hop slang more gratuitous – and more grating – than before.
I can’t help but wonder what might have been if a planned cameo by Mel Gibson playing a tattoo artist hadn’t been scrapped reportedly due to objections by Galifianakis. Liam Neeson Gibson’s replacement apparently proved ineffectual in his first go-round and when he wasn't available for re-shoots his scene was eventually shot with Nick Cassavetes in the role. In its existing incarnation the scene is purely functional a chunk of forgettable exposition. The presence of Gibson an actor of not inconsiderable comic talent would have at least added an air of unpredictability something the scene – and indeed the movie – sorely lacks.


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Separated by only a few metres, over a thousand men stand on each side of the Line of Actual Control (LAC) at present, days after India and Chinese troops engaged in a fierce, fatal clash in the Galwan Valley in Ladakh reports India Today.
Any miscalculation by either sides may cause an eruption of armed conflict between nuclear armed neighbors, –China and India are in close contact with each-other, but Chinese troops take position in Karakoram pass and Galway Valley means Chinese military can launch an attack on Indian side from multiple directions, Indian officials revealed.
With a show of strength from both sides in Galwan at Patrol Point (PP) 14, at the Pangong Tso, another flashpoint, the situation on the ground remains volatile in Ladakh as Indian and Chinese armies continue the ferocious build-up at the LAC. The build-up is backed by artillery and tanks in the depth areas.
“Nothing has changed on the ground. After the June 15 clash, no violence has happened but things are very tense as a huge deployment from both sides continues in Galwan and Pangon Tso,” said an official privy to the developments.
Sources say though no fresh clash has broken out after June 15, there is a trust deficit. In these circumstances, a pull back or disengagement looks unlikely, the sources add.
In the midst of growing tensions, India is exploring all possible military options as a response if the Chinese aggression continues, the sources said.
This could mean launching special operations to push the Chinese back particularly at Pangong Lake, where the Chinese army is camping at Finger 4 that was under Indian control.
Other option could be to do a similar build-up in other sectors along the LAC that could help negotiate the Ladakh situation.
A series of military dialogues did not yield any results to end the deadlock. Instead, escalation took place at a time when the talks were on. This escalation happened as Indian troops destroyed an observation post built by the Chinese on the Indian side in Galwan.
Flashpoint In Pangong Lake
The prolonged camping and a heavy presence of the Chinese troops in Pangong Lake in Ladakh at a point that has been under Indian control has emerged to be the biggest roadblock for a possible resolution to the ongoing tussle between India and China at the LAC.
The Chinese have built defences in several parts between Finger 4 and 8 — a grey zone in the past. The Chinese action in Pangong Lake is seen as an attempt to change the status quo.
Sources said Chinese troops in large numbers have been camping at Finger 4 area of the Pangong Lake, but are being matched in deployment from the Indian side.
The lake is divided into eight fingers. In military parlance, the mountainous spurs jutting out into the lake are referred to as fingers.
Traditionally, India has been controlling Fingers 1 to 4 and China controls till 8. However, India has claimed the entire stretch till Finger 8.
There is even an Indian post near Finger 4.
The area between Finger 4 and 8 has been a matter of dispute and has often witnessed confrontations when patrol teams face-off here.
Modi Authorized Use of Weapons
In the wake of current situation, India has taken some tactical decisions to ensure a repeat of the June 15 situation does not arise.
If caught in a life-threatening situation, the Indian Army has been told not to hesitate in using firearms against any Chinese aggression like the one that took place in Galwan on June 15.
The government has made it clear to the army that field commanders are fee to take these tactical calls after 20 Indian soldiers were killed in action in Ladakh at the LAC.
According to protocols decided by the two countries, the use of firearms is prohibited.
Sources said if lives of soldiers are in danger and they come under a murderous assault like in Galwan in Ladakh, these protocols can’t be followed. “If firing is self defence is the only option, then no protocol can be followed,” said a government source.
A controversy had erupted over the fact that Indian troops did not fire despite carrying weapons when they clashed with the Chinese soldiers on the evening of June 15.
The Chinese were armed with iron rods, nailed studded clubs and stones to target the Indian troops.
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The Lenovo S10 doesn't have a "Leagcy USB Suport" option. The problem, in more detail, is when the system is put to sleep, the LCD turns on, but not the backlight that illuminates the LCD. You can hear the sound changing and hard drive spinning. If you shine a light on the LCD, you can faintly see the graphics. The "fix" is to use AppleIntelIntegratedFramebuffer.kext from 10.6.2.
Other netbooks that have this problem (from NetBookInstaller Google site):
- Asus EeePC 1000HEB
- Asus EeePC 1005HA
- Samsung N310
- Samsung NC10
From what I've read about most NetBooks, they share the same graphics and CPU. I'm trying to figure out why the Mini9/10V work with the new 10.6.3 (with NBI), while others don't.
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Chicago Agriculture Commodities Traded Higher
$SOY, $WEAT, $CORN
Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) agriculture commodities traded higher Tuesday, with Corn and Soybean futures rising over declined crop ratings.
As of 1459 GMT, the most active December Corn was up 5c at 3.605 bu, and Soybean contract for November delivery rose 9.5c at 8.5525, while September Wheat was up 9c at 4.975 bu.
CBOT Corn and Soybean rallied after US crop ratings declined in the 7 days that ended Sunday.
Meanwhile, decreasing world Wheat stocks have boosted the prices, said market observers.
Russian Wheat is expected to suffer a further fall based on harvest yield data collected so far, along with the fear for further degrading of the EU and Australian Wheat crops.
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Mady Simmelink scored 15 points, all on five 3-pointers in the second quarter, and visiting Central Valley (9-2, 5-1) downed Gonzaga Prep (8-4, 3-3) 61-38 on Friday.
Tomekia Whitman added 14 points with 16 rebounds for the Bears.
“I just saw that I was open and needed to knock down some shots,” Simmelink said. “I felt it tonight, I guess.”
“We were out of rhythm there in the first quarter,” CV coach Ryan Bragdon said. “We just had to get comfortable with everything and just kind of got back to ourselves and started penetrating and kicking and getting those open looks on the outside.”
Demi Howlett led the Bullpups with nine points.
Mt. Spokane 78, Shadle Park 22: Aspyn Adams scored 25 points and the visiting Wildcats (12-0, 4-0) routed the Highlanders (1-11, 1-3). Katelyn Pomerinke led Shadle with 10 points.
University 89, Ferris 55: Ellie Boni scored 21 points and the visiting Titans (9-3, 4-2) handled the Saxons (4-7, 0-6). Kinsley Barrington scored 19 points and Tyler McCliment-Call added 17 for U-Hi. Mayson Younger led Ferris with 21 points.
Lewis and Clark 72, North Central 33: Jacinta Buckley scored 17 points, Kaylee Bishop added 15 and the Tigers (10-2, 5-1) routed the visiting Indians (7-5, 2-2). Kyara Sayers led NC with 15 points.
Mead 67, Rogers 21: Daysha Melendez scored 13 points, Erica Nessen added 12 and the visiting Panthers (6-6, 2-4) beat the Pirates (0-11, 0-4). Ziona Combs led Rogers with eight points.
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5 Fun Things to Do in Cape May, New Jersey, if It's Your First Visit
Sep 19, 2022 at 8:00 AM in Things to Do by
So it's your first visit to Cape May, New Jersey? What took you so long?! Cape May is one of the country's oldest resort towns and has remained a favorite with families who flock to the area’s beautiful beaches year after year.
But what should you do when you get here, to see what all the fuss is about? Here are five fun things to do during your first visit.
1. Go to the beach!
You can't visit a destination like Cape May and not go to the beach! Cape May's beaches run about 2.5 miles parallel to Beach Avenue. Unlike beaches that you might find in other areas of the country, these beaches are safe, clean, family-friendly and, possibly best of all, convenient. Since they're right next to town, you're never more than a short walk away from dining, shopping, restrooms and parking.
2. Take in the views from one of Cape May’s top attractions.
One of Cape May's top attractions is the Cape May Lighthouse, situated within Cape May Point State Park. The lighthouse was built in 1859 and you can still walk the nearly-200 steps to the top of the lighthouse today. From there, you'll be treated to views across the Delaware Bay and Atlantic Ocean. See why more than 2.5 million people have visited this historic spot!
3. Stroll along the Washington Street Mall.
What's a vacation without a little retail therapy? The Washington Street Mall is your place to go to shop, dine, drink and browse. The pedestrian thoroughfare is lined with quaint, local retailers, selling everything from souvenirs to sportswear, beach gear to beef jerky. The public space is also home to quite a few events throughout the season, so check the mall’s calendar to see what might be going on while you're in town. You may be able to catch a sidewalk sale, holiday parade or concert.
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4. Visit one of Cape May's historic homes.
Cape May is famous for its Victorian homes that can be spotted all around town. However, there’s only one Victorian house museum, the Emlen Physick Estate. Visit and see how the Physick family lived and worked when the home was built in 1879. Tour the mansion’s 18 rooms and take in the architecture, which is considered one of the best examples of Victorian Stick Style architecture in the country.
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5. See a different side of history at the Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum.
The Victorian Era not quite your thing? If you're looking for something a little more high-speed, consider a trip to the Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum. The museum is situated within a World War II U.S. Air Force training dive bomber squadron facility and its collection includes a wide array of historic aircraft.
Need even more suggestions for your trip to Cape May? If so, check out the Discovery Map guide to Cape May, New Jersey, for recommendations on where to go, where to stay, where to dine, where to shop and more, while you’re visiting this beautiful beach town.

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Leading Australian property expert, Jian Zhang, shares her tips on what to look for when purchasing a luxury penthouse
In the current property market many people are opting out of houses and into apartments. Jian Zhang, Sales Director of luxury real estate agency, Atlas Real Estate, has reported a recent surge in property buyers looking exclusively for penthouses. As society adjusts to the world post-COVID, more people want the experience where they can work comfortably from home without the maintenance demands of yards, gardens and pools — which is accommodated with most penthouses.
Based in Sydney, New South Wales, Zhang is the powerhouse behind the marketing and sales departments within the boutique firm. Atlas Real Estate was founded in late 2020 by Director Gimmy Pan and Principal Jane Lin. They’re an innovative, technology-driven real estate agency that specialises in luxury property management, buying and selling property in Sydney.
“Young professionals and older Aussies are the two key demographics that are swooping up penthouses across the capital cities of Australia. They are looking to move into apartments that tower over the city scape and provide breathtaking views and privacy,” said Zhang.
“They also want the convenience of access to shops, restaurants, bars, parks, complex facilities and views. The other issue is that property with land is going up in value pricing many people out of the market. Penthouses actually provide affordable luxury with the maintenance.”
According to Zhang, there are seven things you must look for when considering purchasing a penthouse.
According to Zhang, whether your penthouse purchase is for your forever home, a stepping stone, or just a holiday home or investment property, you want to look for a stellar location.
“Unsurprisingly, penthouses in prime locations provide investors with the highest returns and homeowners with the greatest equity. Outstanding investment penthouses aren’t restricted to one or two neighbourhoods, so you can think long term. Otherwise, a real…


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Perhaps you want to take better quality photos or even pursue photography as a career. This is a great timing! Some handy hints to get your camera pointed in the right direction are listed below.
If your goal is to take great pictures, don’t skimp on your gear. A DSLR is your best choice when looking for a camera with many features, excellent quality, and even affordability. Most professional photographers use these, so you need one too if you want to produce the same quality in your pictures that the experts do.
Try new techniques, and be brave enough to take thoroughly original photos. Good pictures show personal expression and convey a message. Try to refrain from taking classic pictures, which can be very mundane and unoriginal. Lay on the ground to capture something above you, or shoot down from a balcony. Express your creativity through your photographs.
It is a good idea to experiment with the different features your camera has and also with many angles and colors. A high quality photograph does not require an original subject. It just requires an original way of thinking. Taking good photographs is about turning an ordinary object into something interesting, thanks to the photographers artistic talent and skill. Try different things to find a style that suits you.
Before going on a trip, make sure you carefully pack the equipment. Bring as many lenses you think you’ll need and never forget to have spare batteries and maintenance accessories. You should only take what you will use, and think about convenience.
Move in close to your subject. Subjects lacking in color or details are one of the worst things you can see in a photograph. Try to make it easy on your audience to be able to see images clearly and vividly.
Find the right subject that will create an interesting photograph. A good subject is needed no matter the level of your equipment or your skills at picture composition. Chose inanimate objects that inspire you, or search for a willing participant that can act as your muse.
Centering your camera on your subject will bring it into focus, but try moving the camera to change the shot’s framing after focus is established. Centering photos is expected and not very unique. If you off-center your shots, your viewers will find them much more enjoyable.
When you have your shot lined up and it is time to hit the shutter button, stop breathing for a moment and don’t move a muscle. Even if you move the camera a little, it can ruin the photo. Take a moment before taking the picture to gather your breath and ensure the shot is straight.
Composition is not about how many things you can cram into your pictures. You have to understand that empty space plays an important part. You should have no reason to have a bunch of clutter or elements in your shot. Simplicity is sometimes more beautiful, and mastering the ability to know when can transcend your photos to a new level.
Before traveling to some new area, find out about what interesting or unusual sights you should try to get a shot of. For a quick insight into local areas that may be rich with potential photo subjects, give the nearest rack of postcards a spin. You will notice recurring subjects or angles that you could try.
There are three key factors in creating an amazing landscape photograph that you’ll be proud to show to family and friends. These three factors are the foreground, the background, and the mid-ground. This concept is not exclusive to photography, however. Painters rely on the idea to add visual depth to their creations.
Do you need pictures of subjects that are soaked or misted with rain? You can create that type of effect yourself by lightly misting the thing that you are going to photograph.
To add interest to your photographs, experiment with your camera’s focus. Lowering the f-stop will focus on the subject of your photograph, and blur the background of the picture. This is especially good for portraits. A higher f-stop number will place everything into focus, including the background. Large depth of field photos are great for landscape photography.
Try various angles to help make your photos more unique. Framing a photograph head-on may be simple, but you lose the nuance of the environment around you. Consider getting high up to look down at your subjects, or get down and look up to take a picture of them. Consider experimenting with the way you compose your images with different sideways angles.
Learn how to edit your photographs. There are a ton of different editing software programs for photographs. When comparing different options, you should take note of the number and range of photo-editing tools in each package. You should use a program you feel comfortable with.
There are times when the available light is far from ideal for shooting a great landscape photo. Sometimes, you cannot find another spot where the light is more consistent. How do you solve this dilemma? One option which you can do is to get a program, such as Photoshop, where you can use the gradient filter tool to take out any contrasting light.
Spend time putting your subject in different poses. Study other good photos and remeber what good poses look like. If your family event photos don’t seem to ever turn out well, better posing of your subjects could solve the problem. This increases the odds that more of your subjects will look good in your photographs.
You don’t always have to take pictures horizontally. Some very striking photos have been shot vertically. Use your zoom feature to capture your object correctly.
Be careful of using digital zoom features rather than optical zoom when getting close-up shots. Cameras will let you zoom in as close to an object as you want, but once you pass the limits of the camera’s optical zoom and switch to digital zoom, the image will become pixelated. Pixels are interpolated with digital zoom modes and cuts the image quality greatly. You may be able to disable digital zoom in your camera; check your owner’s manual.
You should be more knowledgeable about photography. If you already thought you were prepared, you should now know everything there is to know. The tips given here should help you start honing your photography skills.


As Dad would have said, it's been a hell of a spell since that long-ago day when my uncle Kelly gave me this wonderful little revolver. I was just a young man - a very happy one. This compact and handy rimfire wheel gun packs a lot more punch than a 22 long rifle and hollers more loudly than a 357 magnum. It fits my hand nicely, has an action that's slicker than snot on a doorknob, and looks good doing it. What more could you ask for?
Read about the Colt Frontier Scout '62 SA 22 Revolver.


Martin Garrix Releases New Spotify Playlist Packed With Jams
Martin Garrix’s Spotify playlist have always been on point and are easily some of the more popular EDM playlists on the platform. Being one of the industry’s taste makers, Martin Garrix has a knack for picking tracks that are both timeless and perfect for both his performances and listening pleasure.
This time, Garrix has uploaded over 34 songs of pure gold to keep you busy for more than 2 hours. Tracks from Haywyre, Flume, Jace Mek, Oshi & more litter Garrix’s playlist giving it both diversity and creativity.
Martin’s latest playlist is an inside look into the way the young star is feeling and hints towards the future tracks you can expect to hear from him this festival season. Plus, who doesn’t like raiding the personal playlist of one of the biggest EDM stars on the planet?
Check out the playlist below:


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Hi guys, this is my first post, but have been looking through the stuff on here for a while now, and i must some really amazing stuff :thumbup:
Anyway down to business, I collect orks and have quite a few, ~ 1500 pts, but i was looking for someway of making it more unique so i was wondering if anyone could give me some ideas for conversions
Get some Catachans, add orky bits, green face paint: Diggamob.
hmmmm i have some Catachans lying around somewhere, most with out arms or weapons :P
I might make up a squad this weekend see how they look :)

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This is the last weekend of the regular season, and teams certain of their post-season positions could use this game as an opportunity to rest players ahead of the knock-out play to come. This will influence our thinking today.
First up, the Cleveland Browns take on the Pittsburgh Steelers, with the Browns needing to win to secure post-season play. The Steelers, on the other hand, are already in as champions of the AFC North, and are likely to rest a number of starters as a result. We fancy the Browns to win this game as a result, and will side with Cleveland star running back Nick Chubb to score the opening touchdown at 9/2.
Later on this evening, the Kansas City Chiefs take on the Los Angeles Chargers. The Chiefs have secured home field advantage for the playoffs and are thus likely to rest some of their key offensive stars. However, the defending Super Bowl champions are still likely to have too much for the stuttering Chargers. With this in mind, we’ll take a chance on wide receiver Byron Pringle, often overshadowed by bigger names, scoring a touchdown anytime at 9/2.
Our final match sees the Los Angeles Rams taking on the Arizona Cardinals, an important fixture for both sides. The Rams, however, go into the game with untested quarterback John Wolford filling in for injured Jared Goff, who has broken his thumb. He will have his work cut out as the Cardinals have registered 46 sacks this season, an average of just over 3 per game. Bearing this in mind, we’re going to take a punt on the Cardinals defence/special teams to score a touchdown at 11/2.
Browns/Steelers: Chubb to score first touchdown at 9/2
Chiefs/Chargers: Pringle to score anytime touchdown at 9/2
Rams/Cardinals: Cardinals defence/special teams to score touchdown anytime at 11/2
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Cascadian Farm, 有机，肉桂葡萄干格兰诺拉麦片，15.6盎司（442克）
- Thank You for Making us America's Favorite
- Granola Cereal Brand*
- Since 1972
- Organic Whole Grains Oats, Crisp Rice, Cinnamon & Raisins
- USDA Organic
- Whole Grain 33g or More Per Serving
- Eat 48g or More of Whole Grains Daily
*Based on national sales data 52 weeks ending 10/13/12.
Why Eat Organic?
All Cascadian Farm
Organic food is grown:
- without synthetic pesticides
- without genetic engineering (GMOs)
- without chemical fertilizers
In addition, they contain no artificial flavors of artificial preservatives.
Thanks. We Love You A Whole Lot Too
Since the day we started farming we have been committed to bringing you delicious, organic foods. Every box of our wholesome granola cereal is filled with hard work and good intentions, and we are delighted to know how much you like us!
America's Favorite Granola Cereal Brand
This product is certified organic by the Washington State Department of Agriculture in accordance with the organic standards of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Whole grain oats*, sugar*, rice*, raisins*, honey*, sunflower oil*, sea salt, molasses*, baking soda cinnamon*, malted barley extract*, vanilla extract*.
May contain wheat ingredients.
This package is sold by weight, not by volume. You can be assured of proper weight even though some settling of contents normally occurs during shipment and handling.
|Serving Size: 2/3 cup (60 g)|
|Serving Per Container: about 7|
|Amount Per Serving||Cinnamon Raisin Granola||with 1/2 cup skim milk|
|Calories from Fat||30||30|
|Total Fat||3 g*||5%||5%|
|Saturated Fat||0.5 g||3%||3%|
|Trans fat||0 g|
|Polyunsaturated Fat||1 g|
|Total Carbohydrate||46 g||15%||17%|
|Dietary Fiber||4 g||15%||15%|
|Other carbohydrate||24 g|
|*Amount in cereal. A serving of cereal plus skim milk provides 3g total fat, less than 5mg cholesterol, 290mg sodium, 380mg potassium, 53g total carbohydrate (23g sugars, 25g other carbohydrate) and 9g protein.
**Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:
|Total Fat||Less than||65 g||80 g|
|Sat Fat||Less than||20 g||25 g|
|Cholesterol||Less than||300 mg||300 mg|
|Sodium||Less than||2,400 mg||2,400 mg|
|Potassium||3,500 mg||3,500 mg|
|Total Carbohydrate||300 g||375 g|
|Dietary Fiber||25 g||30 g|

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books to read before or on your travels
If you're a bookworm like me, you can't go long without a book in hand.
Reading while waiting in the airport, on a long flight, relaxing on the train as you go from Tokyo to Kanazawa, you have plenty of time to enjoy new worlds and meet new characters.
As a history-buff and vintage lover, I've read my fair share of non-fiction books. I love to be able to geek out on places I visit that I've read about.
But this goes for fiction as well. I've read plenty where they reference places or times in history, especially historical fiction set during WWII.
If you're planning a trip, check out your local bookstore or e-reader for books to read before, during, or even after that takes place in your destination.
I would love to hear about any books you've read set in a place you've vacationed and recommend... or not recommend.


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Biffle and Tryson To Team Up For 2007 Season Concord, N.C. (November 10, 2006) -- Veteran crew chief Pat Tryson will be paired with Greg Biffle, driver of the Roush Racing No. 16 Nextel Cup Ford Fusion for the 2007 season. Tryson has been the...
Biffle and Tryson To Team Up For 2007 Season
Concord, N.C. (November 10, 2006) -- Veteran crew chief Pat Tryson will be paired with Greg Biffle, driver of the Roush Racing No. 16 Nextel Cup Ford Fusion for the 2007 season. Tryson has been the crew chief for veteran driver Mark Martin for the past three seasons. Tryson is one of only three crew chiefs to lead his team to a position in the Chase for the Nextel Cup every year since its inception in 2004 and looks to continue that record with Biffle.
"I am looking forward to the opportunity to work with Greg in 2007," said Tryson. "Obviously our top priority for next season is getting Greg back in the Chase. He's a great driver and I hope to continue my personal streak of making the Chase with him."
Owner Jack Roush believes that Tryson and Biffle will find success as the veteran crew chief and champion driver pair up for the 2007 Nextel Cup season.
"We have an opportunity in front of us to pair a champion driver with a crew chief that has proven to be a championship level crew chief," commented owner Jack Roush. "Pat Tryson and a number of members of the No. 6 Roush Racing team have shown that they can run for a championship every year. Greg Biffle has two championships under his belt and I believe that pairing him with Tryson will be the best prospect for the two of them to run for the championship in 2007."
Biffle's NASCAR record includes a Craftsman Truck Series Championship and a NASCAR Busch Series Championship. He would like nothing more than to add NASCAR Nextel Cup Series Champion to the list. He came very close in 2005 when he finished second in the points, a mere 35 points behind Tony Stewart. Biffle has had nine Nextel Cup wins with Doug Richert as his crew chief and feels confident he can continue to be a top competitor in NASCAR's elite series with Tryson.
"I'm looking forward to the 2007 season and working with Pat Tryson," said Biffle. "I haven't gotten to spend a lot of time with Pat but he's had a good record with Mark in making the Chase three years in a row, so hopefully we won't stop his streak next year."


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"Since we began work on the Bank's turnaround, the Board has always been clear that we would need to build capital for the future."
Co-Operative Bank has announced that it is commencing a sale process after making "considerable progress" in delivering a turnaround plan since 2013 when the Bank almost collapsed.
In a statement, the Board said the sale was "something always considered a potential outcome of the turnaround plan" and is now inviting offers for all of the issued ordinary share capital of the Bank.
It is also considering ways to raise equity capital from existing and new capital providers and a potential liability management exercise of its outstanding public debt.
Although it meets its Pillar 1 regulatory capital requirements and expects to continue to do so, Co-Op Bank admitted it needs to build its capital and meet longer term UK bank regulatory capital requirements.
The Bank says "its capacity to do so organically has been constrained by the impact of interest rates that are lower than previously forecast, reducing the Bank's ability to generate income, and by higher than anticipated transformation and conduct remediation costs".
Co-Op expects to report a "significant loss" for the year ending 31 December 2016, driven largely by continued high remediation and strategic project costs, including charges associated with the mortgage outsourcing programme.
Dennis Holt, Chairman, said: "The Bank has met its Pillar 1 regulatory capital requirements continuously since 2014 and expects to continue to do so. At the same time, since we began work on the Bank's turnaround, the Board has always been clear that we would need to build capital for the future. We are now commencing a sale process, alongside other options. The Bank's ethical heritage and customer proposition will be a central consideration in this."
Liam Coleman, Chief Executive Officer, added: "Since 2013, we have successfully addressed significant legacy issues, reduced the cost base and rebuilt our franchise and customer proposition. The Co-operative Bank delivers an attractive banking proposition that is differentiated by our values and ethics and is highly valued by our 4 million customers. Customers value The Co-operative Bank and our ethical brand is a point of difference that sets us apart in the market.
"While our plan has been impacted by lower for longer interest rates, the costs associated with the sheer scale of the transformation and the legacy issues we faced in 2013, there is considerable potential to build the Bank's retail franchise further using the strength of the brand, its reputation for strong customer service and distinctive ethical position."
The Co-op Group commented: "As a minority investor in The Co-operative Bank, the Co-op Group is supportive of the plan to find the Bank a new home. We will continue to work with the Bank and other investors through the process. We are focused on finding the best outcome for our members, two million of whom are Bank customers, as well as the members of our shared pension scheme which is well funded and supported by the Group. Our goal is to ensure the continued provision of the type of co-operative banking products our members want."


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It is time for President Donald Trump to start ignoring Dr. Anthony Fauci. Is Fauci trying to save lives? Or to elect Joe Biden?
On July 2, 2020, the Henry Ford Health System released a massive study proving that hydroxychloroquine is an effective treatment against the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which sometimes causes the COVID-19 disease, at least when employed early in the disease's progress.
This massive medical organization of 30,000 employees announced: "Treatment with hydroxychloroquine cut the death rate significantly in sick patients hospitalized with COVID-19 – and without heart-related side-effects, according to a new study published by Henry Ford Health System."

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The Smallest Minority on earth is the individual. Those who deny individual rights cannot claim to be defenders of minorities. - Ayn Rand
I've had a Kel-tec in .40s&w, for years now and love it. Don't feel bad if it becomes your favorite pocket gun. With your flashy 1911 sitting in the safe all the time. It's kind of like going with a street tramp, and leaving your trophy wife at home. They just seem to become one of those things that stay in your pocket all the time like a knife.
I'm 6'4 and 315 lbs, and I can conceal a 5" 1911 all summer long under a tank top....in a BELT holster.
(tank tops tend to run a little longer than T-shirts, and looser)
Failing that, there's always the IWB holster and guayabera shirt combo.
You can either start with your wardrobe, and pick your gun based upon that, or start with your gun, and pick your wardrobe based upon it.
Then again, I'm one of those fanatics that believes that guns are supposed to be comfortING, not comfortABLE.
Looking into picking up one of those myself.
Do let us know how it shoots.
I've got it's predecessor.
P-11. I have to say, I wasn't happy with it. I fluffed and buffed and buffed and fluffed and fluffed and...
It jammed. A lot. With every sort of ammo. And shot *really* low. As in at 7-25 yards, holding the front sight OVER the back shot to PO"A".
And then tried a new moly-lube, and got 5 mags through without a jam. Moved up to good defensive HPs, 3 mags fine. Then something broke between the hammer and the trigger.
The good news is that Kel-Tec has a lifetime warranty. (I just have a aversion to packaging and sending guns.)
But I'm not sure it would be really *trustworthy*. So I haven't send it in yet.
Sergeant Mac, I tuck my shirts in. This means I need something additional OVER my shirt. Not really gonna happen at 105ºF. Easy at 65º.
I tuck and usually carry a Browning Hi-Power, with a G-30 if for some reason that's not available, and a Colt Commander as the 3rd string.
What's wrong with that?
What I want: (but they didn't have last time I ordered)
What I've got now for the BHP and G-30:
Both the wife and mother have P32's. I bought an extended mag for the wife's otherwise it's to small for me to use.
They jam occasionally but are easy to clear.
My 1911 holster is a Minotaur. I still need an outer garment to cover it.
I keep forgetting that other people NEED to conceal their weapons while they're at WORK....
Yeah, if that was me, I'd probably be looking at something a bit smaller that'd carry nicely in a pocket or ankle holster.
....or maybe a holster shirt.
You could try SmartCarry, but with a full-sized pistol, I'm thinking that if it wasn't OBVIOUS, you might still find yourself on the receiving end of some unwanted curiousity....:o)
Kevin, I have this gun and carry it often. It's just a little big for my pocket so I put it in a Crossbreed IWB, tuckable holster. I really recommend this holster and pistol combo. My PF-9 has been 100% reliable and accurate enough for defensive duty. I actually traded away a P11 for this gun because the double stacker was just a little too blocky.
I think you will find that Kel-Tec has been working hard on sending out guns that work right out of the box.
One more thing, if your gun doesn't have a metal magazine catch, I recommend replacing it. The coompany has them on their website for $5.95. The plastic ones wear out pretty quickly.
Why do you need cover over that? Printing, not being able to draw or?
Just confused, never had a problem.
Well, other than needing JC Penny Extra-Tall shirts on occasion.
Other than that, what do you think of the Minotaur?
My solution to being a wide load and carrying concealed is a clip-on side pack from BagMaster (http://www.bagmaster.com/cart/products/44/Belt%20Pistol%20Pack%20Large.htm). It zips up, holds my Ruger P89 upright. I loosen the zipper when I'm worried about trouble... It's not a quick-draw holster, but no concealed holster is. When I wear the pack people assume I'm carrying my iphone or a camera. In fact there is room in the outside pocket for my phone, a flashlight, and my reading glasses. I carry my checkbook and passport inside the zippered part with my Ruger, along with an extra 15 round clip.
You don't really walk around with a revolver in your pocket, do you?!?!?!?
I have a very similar gun, the Sccy CPX-1, and I like it. It's small, flat, accurate (enough), gives me 10+1 shots of 9mm Gold-Dots and disappears completely in a pocket holster in the front pocket of a pair of khakis.
It does have it's limitations, though. I used it in an NRA Personal Protection class and after an hour of shooting, the receiver warmed up and locked the slide. Not the sort of thing that worries me, though, because if I'm in a gunfight for an hour with it, something's gone REALLY wrong. :)
I bought the CPX-1 because at the time, it was the most amount of firepower I could safely carry to work (business casual is a bear for concealment). My work doesn't have a "no guns" policy, but that could easily change if someone freaks out about one of their cow-orkers carrying a gun to work.
All that being said, I'll probably replace the CPX-1 with a CZ P-07 and a Crossbreed holster sometime this year. I carry a P3AT to work nowadays, as it's even smaller, ighter, easier to conceal and it's enough to get me the heck out of dodge. The Sccy has done it's job. Time to move on to something else.
I too went from a compact .45 to a .38 snubby, now my daily carry gun is a flat baby 9; a Walther PPS, which has proven 101% reliable.
Having shot the P-11 & PF9, the Skye offering, as well as the roughly equivalent, slightly more expensive Kahrs, and also the Uberspendy Rorbaugh, I have to say the PPS is the best of the lot, and worth the extra money compared to the Keltecs & Skyes.
Of course, YMMV, each shooter is a unique biomechanical machine comprised of himself, his gun, and his budget.
My (semi-serious) recommendation for people happy with their Keltecs is to never shoot the Walther, as I've had more than one person tell me they were happy with their Keltec until they shot the Walther. I was one of them, the PF-9 was a serious contender until I handled and shot the PPS & M&P, effectively washing it out right before the final seleciton round.
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Putting aside all teh brand fanboyism, because your mileage really does vary, it just seems to me that these flat, lightweight and compact 9mms really do address the CCW use case pretty directly: you need a light, reliable, powerful gun that you're simply going to carry more than shoot. Considering my .45's spare mags weigh more than my PPS, and that 9mm with modern defensive ammo doesn't suffer any performance penalty, I just can't justify lugging 3 or 4 pounds of crap around with me everywhere I go all the time anymore.
I carry a Beretta 92 in an MTAC holster from Comptac. I can tuck a t-shirt in over it and nobody notices it. One downside, it gets really humid on summer nights in Tennessee and I had to replace my left side grip screws because my sweat caused them to rust (It's like a steam bath inside Walmart). Next spring I intend to get a Sigpro with a polymer grip to prevent that from recurring.
Kevin, go commando - wear un-tucked shirts and feel the breeze! :-)
I don't have many shirts that aren't Hawaiin anyhow, besides tucking-in is so Ninties.
By all means let us know how this works out. I've been considering trading up from the P3AT to the PF-9 myself. I like my P3AT, but I've been thinking about moving up to something with a little more ummph; but without the weight penalty of the other 9's that I own.
Everyone to his/her own.
I like the Kel-Tec P3-AT ( http://tinyurl.com/y89f8wp)
because it's light and easy to carry.
I have the 'belt clip' attached to the side screw, so there's no need for a holster. It doesn't work if you hook it on the belt, because it's too easy to brush off.
But if you tuck the pistol inside your trouser waistband, and the clip between the waistband and the belt, it's a positive 'safe and reliable' IWB carry without the added need for a holster.
(Note: best to have a long shirt-tail, because the day-long carry can cause serious skin abrasion without a cloth between the grip and the waist ... which is true with any similar carry.)
YMMV, but it's light, unobtrusive, and easy to get into the habit of carrying. Also, there's a minimal profile, especially if you have enough outer shirt to hide half-inch of pistol which rides above the waistband.
Perhaps not as 'hide-able' as a pocket holster, but much more accessible.
I carry a P3AT all the time. For those that hadn't heard me say it elsewhere, I carried it in my pocket for 14 months before my wife even knew it was there. That's how concealed they are. Or how much crap I carry in my pockets. One of the two.
The PF9 is .65" longer, .8" taller, and .11" wider than the P3AT. Not much bigger, but definitely bigger. What's kind of odd is that the P11 is the same height as the PF9, but the length is actually a quarter inch shorter on the P11. The difference between the width of the P3AT and the PF9 (.11") is basically the same as the difference between the PF9 and the P11, namely .12" wider at an even 1" width. It's also the same basic difference in loaded weights. The P3AT weighs in at 11.1 ounces, the PF9 at 15.5 and the P11 at 20.
Put the P3AT in your pocket every day and within a week or two you'll virtually forget it's there.
They're all more than accurate enough.
In answer to some of the questions:
I like my Minotaur quite a lot, but I don't like wearing it directly against my skin. Personal preference, and one reason I don't wear an untucked shirt when I carry. My Minotaur has the clips with velcro, and I wear a Beltman belt with a velcro strip on the inside. It. Doesn't. MOVE. Highly recommended.
When I tuck in a shirt, it's TUCKED, not bloused out over my belt, so the tail provides no concealment of the grip of my 1911. Thus I need an overgarment (jacket or unbuttoned, untucked shirt) to cover that. (And the spare magazine on my belt.)
Sweet little pea shooter.
Yeah, and those are .355" "peas," too!


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Melissa is a professional actress and voice-over artist. Having trained at The Oxford School of Drama, Melissa has adopted an excellent ear for accents and character voices.
Previously, she has worked with the voice over company Soundbytz, producing weekly short stories and radio plays.
Melissa has a warm, chocolatey, smooth, young and urban voice. She has a mixture of a lower and higher register so is able to tap into youthful sounds or an older 30-50's age group with her voice.


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We have other text sample to learn recount text especially in discourse of historical events. They are:
1. Recount Text Historical Event: Bandung Sea of Fire
2. Recount Text Historical Event: General Offensive of 1 March
3. Recount Text Historical Event: The Youth Pledge
Now let's see the following history note, the occupation of Japanese in Indonesia before Indonesia Proclaimed the independence.
Short Recounting Japanese Occupation in Indonesia
Japanese occupation in Indonesia happened within year 1942 until 1945, during the World War II. Japanese invasion in Indonesia started in December 1941 but Japan was defeated the Dutch completely in March 1942.
During Japanese occupation, many Indonesian people were tortured and experienced slavery, arbitrary arrest, sex slavery, execution, and many other war crimes. Many people were forced to be labors that called romusha. Most romusha suffered for starvation and illness that leaded them to death.
Japan organized a committee for Indonesia independence in March 1945 and promised to give independence to Indonesia at August in the same year. Nevertheless, before Japan could fulfill the promise, Japan surrendered to US after the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. To take the momentum of no one ruling the country, Indonesia proclaimed the independence on 17th of August 1945. That was the ending of Japanese occupation, which reported to have killed four million Indonesian people during the period.


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Canvas tool bag making is a traditional skill that anyone can learn. Making a canvas tool bag is a great first project that needs only a few basic skills. The topic of how to make a canvas tool bag is absolutely fascinating for any DIYer. This project also improves your skill in how to sew a tool bag like a pro. At the same time, it is a home improvement project that your family members will recognize.
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The small canvas bag allows for carrying garden tools and the large canvas bag can be used for keeping professional tools. Surely, this will be a wonderful gift for your father or mother who needs a canvas gardening tool bag.
How to Make A Canvas Tool Bag?
Today, we plan to explain the canvas tool bag construction in detail. So, stay with us and learn the easy steps of making your own canvas tool bag.
Step-by-Step DIY: How to Make A Canvas Tool Bag
The DIY canvas tool bag isn’t rocket science; you can easily do it with a few things only. In the next section, we’ll describe canvas tool bag making comprehensively, so that you can easily make and sew a tote bag for keeping gardening tools.
Step 1: Required Material and Tools
First and foremost, you need some tools and accessories for making a canvas tool bag. These are-
- 1-yard canvas material
- Sewing machine
- Rotary cutter
- Tape measure
- Heavy-duty thread
After gathering all the necessities, you need to make a good plan for completing the project successfully. A perfect plan and outline will result in a great end product. In this stage, you need to decide how many pockets and compartments you are going to see in the tool bag. Then, you have to manage the right pattern for doing that.
Step 2: Making Pattern
This is very important to collect the tool bag pattern before entering the main task. You can download the canvas tool bag template online. Some websites offer a few designs of tool bags for free but in most cases, you have to pay a little to get the pattern. The process is almost the same as designing your tool belt.
You can also make your own template by yourself or order from any reputed firm. To design the bag, you can take an old tool bag and measure its dimensions one by one and write down them and finally sketch on the page.
A tool bag has two layers inside and outside. The interior layer is a single construction that has few pockets. The outside layer consists of different planes that are usually named the bottom, long sides, wide sides, straps, and pockets.
Now, you need a complete pattern for all parts.
For example, the bottom dimension of the template is 20×8 inches, the long side measurement is 20×10 inches, the side dimension is 8×10 inches, strap measurement is 30×3 inches. You can also make a wooden block pattern. Make the pattern considering allowances of ½ inches.
So, you have the right design tool bag in hand. Now you can cut the canvas bag according to the pattern design.
Step 3: Cutting Process
As you already have the pattern, so cut the canvas material smoothly with the scissors. You can mark the canvas first, then cut all the pieces that you need. If you want to make small pockets then cut them according to your requirements.
You should keep in mind; we are going to build canvas tool bags having two different layers that are inside and outside layers. The inside and outside layers should be cut differently and add them after stitching pockets. You can cut the internal layer as a single piece and the outer layer in different portions as we explained before.
Now, you have to sew the parts until completing the project.
Step 4: Stitching The Top Hems
You can start the sewing process with the top edges of the tool bag. Firstly, fold all four parts at ½ inch that you cut for setting at the top. Then, iron over the folding and stitch them several times to make it hard.
Continue the hemming process at the front and back nicely.
Step 5: Sewing Inside Pockets
After completing the hemming process, begin sewing the inside pockets of the interior layer. Add internal pockets according to your requirements. Normally, the large and big tools are stored in internal pockets, so make them roomy enough.
Step 6: Sewing Outside Pockets
It’s time to stitch the outside pockets with the main parts. Sometimes you might need gusset pockets, add them to the outer layer. But don’t add unnecessary pockets on the outside.
You can also add special pockets to keep the most needed tools.
Step 7: Bottom Sewing
Now, you can sew the bottom part edges. It is recommended to add some hard materials in the bottom to make it solid. You can add hard paper or any other stitchable stiff materials.
Usually, professionals such as plumbers need a solid base bag than the gardening tool bag user.
Step 8: Sewing The Lining
Afterward, you have to join all the parts together sequentially. First, add stitching at the edges of four vertical parts, then stitch them with the bottom parts. Make sure all the stitches go inside.
Step 9: Joining The Two Layers
We have reached almost the last stage of the canvas tool bag design. Now, you have to sew the two layers of the bag at their top edge. The internal pockets of the interior layer should be placed in the right way so that you can use them. While joining the two layers, you have to keep small spaces for attaching straps.
Step 10: Adding Bag Straps
After attaching the two layers of the bag, you can now add straps. Insert the straps at ½ inch between two layers and stitch them nicely. Now, your bag is ready to store tools. After completing all the steps check for faults, if you find any faults resolve them soon. So, the newly made bag seems like a military canvas tool bag.
We hope you could successfully make the canvas tool bag. Now, you also know the right method of how to sew a tool bag. It is highly recommended to share the knowledge on how to make a canvas tool bag with your close ones. Surely, they will love it very much.
Always follow the instructions for canvas tool bag making that we discussed here. Happy crafting!
Adam is a tool geek who just loves making and breaking things. Doing the home improvements works and repairing things with his tools is his favorite past time. He loves to keep his tools arranged and sorted. On this blog, he shares his experience and knowledge.

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Broccoli and Cauliflower Cheddar Soup.
Hey everyone, hope you’re having an incredible day today. Today, I’m gonna show you how to prepare a special dish, broccoli and cauliflower cheddar soup. One of my favorites food recipes. For mine, I will make it a little bit unique. This will be really delicious.
Broccoli and Cauliflower Cheddar Soup is one of the most favored of recent trending foods on earth. It’s simple, it is fast, it tastes yummy. It’s enjoyed by millions daily. They’re nice and they look wonderful. Broccoli and Cauliflower Cheddar Soup is something which I’ve loved my entire life.
To get started with this particular recipe, we must first prepare a few components. You can have broccoli and cauliflower cheddar soup using 11 ingredients and 8 steps. Here is how you can achieve that.
The ingredients needed to make Broccoli and Cauliflower Cheddar Soup:
- Prepare of unsalted butter.
- Get of medium onion.
- Make ready of garlic.
- Get of broccoli.
- Make ready of cauliflower.
- Make ready of celery.
- Prepare of large carrot.
- Prepare of chicken or vegetable broth.
- Prepare of half and half.
- Get of all-purpose flour.
- Get of shredded cheddar cheese.
Instructions to make Broccoli and Cauliflower Cheddar Soup:
- Dice the onion, mince the garlic, and chop up the rest of the vegetables. Carrots and celery should be chopped into smaller chunks, while broccoli and cauliflower can be in medium to large chunks..
- Prepare a pot to steam the broccoli, cauliflower, celery, and carrot. Fill the pot with 1-2 inches of water and bring to a boil. Then place vegetables in steamer for about 7 minutes until soft..
- Melt butter in a pot at medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cook until tender (5-7 minutes)..
- Turn down heat slightly (to medium-low) and gradually whisk flour into the pot with the onion and garlic. Cook for about 3-4 minutes, until the mixture becomes slightly golden..
- Gradually add half and half and chicken broth, stirring all the while. Add some salt and pepper to taste at this point. Bring to a simmer and cook uncovered until it thickens (about 20 minutes)..
- Add the steamed vegetables and cook (still at medium-low heat) for another 10-15 minutes..
- If you want to purée the soup, let it COOL DOWN to near room temp, then put in a blender on purée mode. You may have to work in batches. If soup is still steaming a little, REMOVE the middle piece in the top of the blender cover so the steam can escape. Have a clean dish towel or paper towel to hover over the opening to minimize any mess. Combine puréed batches back into pot and warm it back up to then continue with step 8..
- Add cheese to the soup (handful at a time) and stir until melted..
So that’s going to wrap it up with this special food broccoli and cauliflower cheddar soup recipe. Thanks so much for reading. I am sure you can make this at home. There’s gonna be interesting food at home recipes coming up. Don’t forget to bookmark this page in your browser, and share it to your loved ones, colleague and friends. Thanks again for reading. Go on get cooking!


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JD(U)'s Mewalal Chaudhary had tested positive for Covid 19 last week was undergoing treatment in Patna's Paras Hospital. He passed away this morning at 4 AM, party sources confirmed.
He was the Former Education Minister Bihar and was an MLA from Janata Dal (United). He was the sitting Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) of Bihar's Tarapur constituency.
He was removed as the Education Minister over corruption charges.
Meanwhile, the Bihar State government has also imposed some covid 19 restrictions like night curfew, and cancellation of exams in state-run schools and colleges. The state government has also decided that schools, colleges, and other educational institutions in Bihar will remain shut till May 15.
As an incentive, the Bihar government has decided to provide a bonus salary of one month to all healthcare workers in 2021.


MP3 Players have evolved a lot since they first burst on to the scene. Apple really surprised people with their iPod MP3 Player and it really took off. You can see why too, easy to use controls, smooth menus, and the ease of syncing everything through iTunes. Apple has such a hold on the MP3 player market many people don’t ask if you have an MP3 player, they ask if you have an iPod. The iPod Nano is Apple’s midrange model of iPod and today we are going to take a look at the 3rd generation model which was introduced in late 2007.
– Grade B (noticeable cosmetic scratches)
– Anodized aluminum black top and stainless steel back
– 8 GB flash drive
– Enjoy TV shows, movies, video podcasts, and more.
– Holds up to 2,000 songs
– Holds up to 7,000 iPod-viewable photos
– Holds up to 8 hours of video
– 2-inch bright LCD display with blue/white LED backlight
– 320 x 240 pixel resolution at 204 pixels per inch
– Stores data via USB flash drive
– Click Wheel
– Up to 24 hours music playback when fully charged
– Up to 5 hours video playback when fully charged
3.5 mm headphone jack
– Skip-free playback
– Frequency response: 20Hz to 20,000Hz
– Audio formats supported: AAC (16 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), MP3 (16 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, and 4), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV
– User-configurable maximum volume limit
– H.264 video, up to 1.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Low-Complexity version of the H.264 Baseline Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats
– H.264 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Baseline Profile up to Level 3.0 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats
– MPEG-4 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats
– Syncs iPod-viewable photos in JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, PSD (Mac only), and PNG formats
2.75 x 2.06 x 0.26-inches (H x W x D)
Weight: 1.74 ounces (49.2 grams)
We received this iPod from Geeks.com so as always it arrived quick and nicely packed. It came in a big box with a few other products. Once we unpacked everything from the big box we found the iPod inside of a plastic container. Once out of that container the iPod was in its retail packaging, which is a small plastic container.
When you get the container open you will find the iPod Nano, USB cable, headphones, dock adapter, a quick start guide, and some Apple stickers.


Goodyear TripleTube: no shortage of air for this three-in-one tyre
With three tubes that inflate and deflate depending on changing road surface and weather conditions, the TripleTube is designed to adjust to all situations.
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Today, the share of electronics in the latest automotive advances has reached unprecedented heights and may represent up to 90% of investments. But electronics are not always where we expect to find them, as demonstrated by the TripleTube concept presented by Goodyear at the last Geneva Motor Show.
The tread design of this tyre has three different parts and as many air chambers that can inflate and deflate dynamically in response to changing road surface and weather conditions.
In normal driving conditions, the tyre is in the Eco/Safety position. The tyre’s wide footprint provides braking performance whereas its increased rigidity helps lower rolling resistance for more fuel efficiency.
In the sporty position, the tyre adopts a conical shape that improves braking performance and finally, in the wet traction position, air is moved to the centre of the tyre to break through the water film and reduce the risk of aquaplaning.
Inside the tyre is a case that, by means of a pump, moves air as and when required. To find out about the conditions, the tyre communicates with some of the vehicle’s components. For example, switching windscreen wipers to the fastest setting will control the safety mode.
This fully sustainable tyre also features other innovations developed by Goodyear, and in particular, its rubber compound that uses silica derived from rice husk ash.
Goodyear has currently no plans to market the TripleTube.
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- Goodyear CityCube: a concept tyre for the Toyota i-TRIL
- Pirelli Connesso: an app that gives you the real-time status of your tyres
- The Pirelli P Zero: now available in colour
- IntelliGrip Urban: another concept tyre for Goodyear
- Eagle 360 Urban: the new version of Goodyear’s concept tyre
- Pirelli calendar: third time for Peter Lindbergh
- Urban Crossover: a prototype tyre for the Lexus UX concept
- Hankook Tire becomes a new sponsor of Real Madrid
- IntelliGrip: Goodyear’s proposal for the first autonomous vehicles


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Large Abstract Minimalist Mountain Peaks Landscape Canvas Painting Nordic Chinese Inspired Wall Art Decor
Elevate your home or office decor with our Large Abstract Minimalist Mountain Peaks Landscape Canvas Painting. Inspired by Nordic and Chinese aesthetics, this stunning wall art brings a harmonious blend of East meets West right into your space.
Crafted with a keen eye for detail, this artwork features a minimalist, abstract depiction of mountain peaks. The vibrant colors, carefully hand-painted on high-quality canvas, create a captivating visual effect that will draw the attention of any viewer. This piece is not just an artwork, but a conversation starter.
Our Nordic Chinese Artwork is constructed using cutting-edge spray painting techniques, ensuring durability and longevity. The waterproof ink used resists fading, maintaining the vibrancy of the piece for years to come. The artwork comes framed, ready to hang, and is an original piece, adding value to your art collection.
The modern style of this canvas painting makes it a perfect fit for any decor style. Whether you’re looking to update your living room, enhance your office, or gift something unique, this Large Abstract Minimalist Mountain Peaks Landscape Canvas Painting is the perfect choice. It’s more than just a painting; it’s an expression of style, a touch of class, and a testament to your fine taste in art.
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Features and Benefits:
- Abstract Minimalist Mountain Peaks Canvas Painting inspired by Nordic and Chinese aesthetics, perfect for adding a touch of class and style to any space.
- Hand-painted detail on high-quality canvas, creating a captivating visual effect and conversation starter.
- Constructed using cutting-edge spray painting techniques, ensuring durability and longevity of the artwork.
- Uses waterproof ink that resists fading, maintaining the vibrancy of the piece for years to come.
- Comes framed and ready to hang, adding value to your art collection as it is an original piece.
- Modern style fits seamlessly with any decor, ideal for updating your living room or enhancing your office space.
- Multi-picture combination forms a vertical rectangle shape, turning a simple landscape painting into a sophisticated piece of art that tells a story.
- Perfect as a unique gift for art lovers or those looking to express their fine taste in art.
- Support base made from canvas, ensuring the stability and quality of the painting.
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