Earlier this year, Tesla (@TeslaMotors) unveiled its upcoming car - Model 3, the vehicle that CEO Elon Musk (@elonmusk) hopes will take the electric car to the masses. The unveiling happened at the company’s design studio in Hawthorne, California.
But Model 3 concept isn’t something that just struck Elon Musk and his team, in fact, is has been a part of Elon Musk’s Tesla Motors master plan since the company’s inception which was published by Tesla in 2006. The “Secret Master plan” consisted of three stage plans for the company. The first stage consisted of the creation of a high-end low-volume car that would show the world that electric cars can be compelling. This motive gave birth to The Tesla Roadster. The second step was to create a much affordable car that would show the practicality and usefulness of an electric car – The Model S. The creation of Model X SUV was considered a part of the same step. And then finally the third step aimed to create a comparatively much more affordable electric car for the mass-market which will now be available in the market by the end of 2017 as The Model 3.
According to the claims made by Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk, the car will deliver a minimum range of 215 miles with advanced lithium ion batteries and all-electric powertrain. The car will do a standard 0-60 mph in 6 seconds however, Tesla hopes to offer other faster versions. Similar to the previous model - Model S, the Model 3 will be available in both rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive versions, along with a 15-inch landscape touchscreen inside. It will have a standard autopilot system hardware with all safety features that will be active automatically. The new model will look like a downsized version of model S, with a smaller end and the seating space will be comfortable enough to fit five adults.
The entire roof will be one continuous piece of glass and similar to Model S, Model 3 will also have two trunks – one in the rear and the other in the front thereby providing more cargo capacity than any of the conventional-car of the same dimensions. The Model 3 will consist of a simple interior with the cabin consisting of a large touchscreen placed horizontally and a steering wheel.
Starting at a base price of US$35,000, Model 3 is the most economical automobile to be manufactured by the company with the company CEO vouching for its uniqueness in terms of features as well as security amongst all other cars within the same range.
However, Model 3’s low price made it uneconomical to offer the same perks as Tesla’s other bigger models and thus will not have free unlimited access to Tesla’s Supercharger network but instead will be available for Model 3 users at an affordable charge through either a subscription service, or a one-off charge
But that doesn’t reduce the stakes of the new model. In fact, even before the car was released, Tesla had already taken 1,15,000 advance orders with a small down- payment of US$1000 and two days after the Model 3 reveal event, 2,76,000 orders had been taken which have now sky rocketed to 3,73,000 and an expected sale of over $10bn for Tesla. The company hopes to fulfil 2,00,000 of these orders by the end of 2017, ahead of the firm’s 2018 goal to take annual production to 500,000 vehicles.
The company is confident about the success of Model 3 that will be competing with the established big sellers in the compact executive car class. The production is expected to start in 2017 and will take place in Tesla’s existing plant in Fremont, California which is capable of building 5,00,000 cars per year and that is Elon Musk’s goal by 2018. The only issue with this goal is that in order to build a half-million electric cars per year, Tesla would have to absorb the entire world’s current lithium-ion battery production. Tesla’s new Gigafactory which is currently under construction and already producing parts in the Nevada desert is capable of producing 50 gigawatt-hours of batteries which is more than all the other factories in the world combined.


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By boat from Portrush Harbour. The site is approx. 100 metres west of Island Bartan (between Large Skerries and Castle Island)
Portrush Harbour offers free car parking above the harbour, public toilets in the harbour office and a slipway on the North Pier. There is a barrier to the harbour which is staffed during office hours, 7 days a week from April – September. Fees apply; for use contact Portrush Harbour Office: 02870822307 / 0788981860.
Nearest tank filling is Aquaholics in Portstewart (028 7083 2584)
Vertical and very steep bedrock wall leading onto boulders at 14-27 metres. Rock silted with some crevices and fissures. There is a long rocky gully and swim through heading in a southerly direction between Large Skerries and Castle Island (from approx. 55.224020, -6.6338 to 55.222845, -6.6333894)
The upper parts of the wall support a kelp park, while the lower wall and boulders support a rich faunal community dominated by dead man’s fingers Alcyonium digitatum, and Devonshire cup corals Caryophyllia smithii , the sandelled anemone Actinothoe sphyrodeta, the finger bryozoan Alcyonidium diaphanum, urchins Echinus esculentus and the northern starfish Leptasterias muelleri.
- In an emergency call 999 or 112 and ask for the coastguard.
- Follow VHF radio Channel 16 (156.8 MHz), the international distress frequency. Send a distress alert followed by ‘MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY’ and ‘This is [boat name]’.
- Find nearest defibrillator (AED) here.
- Portrush Harbour Office: 02870822307
- When navigating within the harbour/marina, use VHF Channel 12.

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Stereotomy is the ninth studio album by The Alan Parsons Project, released in Not as commercially successful as its predecessor Vulture Culture, the album is structured differently from earlier Project albums, containing three lengthy tracks. Stereotomy is the ninth studio album by The Alan Parsons Project, released in Not as commercially successful as its predecessor Vulture Culture. Discover releases, reviews, credits, songs, and more about The Alan Parsons Project - Stereotomy at Discogs. Complete your The Alan Parsons Project. View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the Vinyl release of "Stereotomy" on Discogs. 'Stereotomy' is the scientific term for enclosing scientific samples in wax and then cutting them into fine shavings. The word was used by Edgar Allan Poe. Stereotomy is a music studio album recording by THE ALAN PARSONS PROJECT (Crossover Prog/Progressive Rock) released in on cd, lp / vinyl and/or. Stereotomy is Alan Parson's Project ninth album and whilst not as arresting as their earlier albums is definitely worth having in your collection. Find album reviews, songs, credits and award information for Stereotomy by Alan Parsons, The Alan Parsons Project on AllMusic - - It seems as though. THE ALAN PARSONS PROJECT «Stereotomy» (): Eric Woolfson, Alan Parsons / pianos & keyboards. Steve Dye / backing vocals. Listen to Stereotomy on Spotify. The Alan Parsons Project · Album · · 9 songs.


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As yet, there is no single fabric available which can keep you comfortable in all weather conditions and at all levels of physical activity. For this reason, the layering system has developed. The layering system is made up of a number of different garment layers, with each layer having different characteristics, which combine to keep you comfortable in as wide a range of conditions as possible.
There are almost an infinite number of variations on the layering system, but all are based around the same central idea. Most layering systems will work along the following lines:
The first layer is worn against the skin; the main purpose of your base layer is to provide a substrate from which perspiration can evaporate as quickly as possible, thus keeping you dry and comfortable. The vast majority of base layers are currently made from some sort of high-wicking synthetic fabric, although recently Merino wool has become increasingly popular as a natural alternative. Some base layers are also used to provide an element of warmth in colder conditions.
Base layer fabrics are usually machine-washable and very quick-drying; this makes them very easy to look after. An antibacterial treatment is useful too, as it helps prevent odours; Merino is an exception to this as it is naturally odour-resistant.
Generally speaking, a reasonably close fit will maximise the wicking performance of your base layer; having said that, many people increasingly prefer to go with a looser fit ‘tech tee’ garment, as they tend to look better! This is especially the case in warmer conditions, where the rest of the layering system is not worn.
Cotton: Some people still wear cotton t-shirts, or similar, as their base-layer; under most outdoors conditions, this is a really bad idea. Cotton fibres absorb moisture, preventing it from evaporating and so passing out through the mid and shell layers. This is not a problem whilst you are active and warm, but as soon as you stop (when you reach the top of the hill, say, or are sitting on a ski lift etc) all that trapped moisture absorbs heat from your body, causing a significant chilling effect; at best this is uncomfortable and at worst downright dangerous.
In really hot and humid conditions, however, where there is so much water in the atmosphere that perspiration physically cannot evaporate (e.g. tropical conditions), cotton can be the more comfortable option.
The point of the mid layer is to provide insulation, whilst at the same time being breathable, to allow perspiration vapour from the base layer to escape. Synthetic fleece fabrics are the most commonly used to achieve this; fleece is usually reasonably light, very breathable and easy to care for. In general, a couple of thinner fleece layers are more effective than one thick one, as this gives you more flexibility in your layering system.
Most fleece material is not windproof; this means that its ability to insulate is massively reduced if not worn under something windproof (see shell layer). There are exceptions to this: some fleeces are windproof; this is most often achieved by means of a windproof membrane in the middle of the fabric. This means the fleece doesn’t loose its ability to keep you warm, if worn without a shell layer; the breathability of such materials tends to be significantly lower than those without a membrane however (see also softshell).
There are alternatives to fleece; at a similar level of warmth, synthetic-filled insulated jackets are very good mid layers. These jackets tend to have a windproof outer layer, which is often more breathable than a membrane in a windproof fleece; the filling is similar to that used in sleeping bags and provides good insulation for very little weight. This type of garment tends to be lighter and packs down smaller than an equivalent fleece, making them ideal when weight and pack size are an issue. As they are windproof, this type of garment does not reduce in warmth when worn without a shell layer.
Down jackets generally provide the highest level of warmth of any insulating garment. They always have a windproof outer and are commonly worn without a shell layer as, if it’s cold enough to need one, there’s a good chance the temperature is below freezing, so rain becomes snow and won’t wet the jacket! The only real snag with down is that is has to be kept dry (unlike all the garments already mentioned) if it’s to insulate you properly. For this reason, it is common to find down garments with highly water-resistant outers, to help keep the down dry. Down garments tend to provide the highest warmth-to-weight ratio of any insulating layer.
The key function of the outer layer is to provide a windproof barrier, so that the mid layer can provide maximum insulation. The vast majority of shell layer garments are also waterproof; given the tendency of the British weather to be very wet, this is not really all that much of a surprise!
An accurate fit of the waterproof shell layer is quite important: Too tight a fit and freedom of movement is impaired, plus the mid layer can be compressed and so have its ability to insulate impaired. Too loose and the shell will not breath to its full capacity and condensation can form on the inside (in a similar manner to on the outside of a cold bottle of milk).
Most waterproof shell layers have the ability to breathe i.e. to allow water vapour to escape from the mid layer and on to the outside. A windproof shell layer (often called a windshell) will be much more breathable than a waterproof shell layer, but won’t keep the rain out. The breathability of waterproof shell materials has improved dramatically over recent years (Event and the newer versions of Gore-Tex are downright impressive for example), but even the most heroically breathable waterproof shell will be less breathable than a decent windshell.
As the outermost layer of the layering system, waterproof shells often have a wide range of features; the following section details some of these:
Main Zip: This is two-way i.e. will open from either end, to allow venting. The main zip is usually protected from water ingress by either a storm flap (which may be doubled), fastened with Velcro or studs, or by being water-resistant. There is sometimes a second ‘interactive’ zip system inside the main zip, which allows compatible mid layer garments to be zipped in.
Pockets: These should have either a storm flap or water-resistant zip to prevent water getting in. May be either lined with the same fabric as the shell is made from, which makes them waterproof, or lined with mesh or similar, which improves the breathability of the garment as a whole. It’s useful if at least one is large enough to house a laminated OS map. Pockets positioned higher on the jacket are better if you are going to be using either a rucksack or climbing harness, as they are still accessible above the hip/waist belt; lower positioned pockets are more comfortable to use as ‘handwarmers’.
Drawcords: These usually are located at the hem, waist and around the front of the hood. They are usually elastic and lock off by means of a cordlock. They enable adjustments to be made to balance keeping the rain out with ventilation. Increasingly, the Drawcords can be adjusted one-handed and have tethered ends to stop them flapping about in the wind. Length: Most walking jackets tend to be mid-thigh length; a longer jacket will protect more, but restricts leg movement – better to wear waterproof trousers, especially now that they come in the same highly breathable materials as jackets. A shorter jacket is better for active sports like scrambling, climbing, snowsports, biking etc as it allows better freedom of movement.
Velcro adjustable cuffs: These should be done up properly in the rain, so as to avoid water wicking up the sleeves of the mid and base layers. When undone, they aid venting.
Ventilation: Pit-zips allow extra ventilation; a similar function can also be provided by venting pockets, along with other features in the jacket’s construction. This is useful as the breathability of even the most breathable waterproof shell will be overwhelmed by very strenuous activity or high humidity levels in the atmosphere. Extra zips add to the weight of a jacket.
Reinforcement: Panels of material with higher abrasion-resistance than the bulk of the jacket can be useful on sections of the jacket expected to take a battering e.g. shoulders, fore-arms, tail etc. Such panels do add to the weight of the jacket.
Seams: all seams on a waterproof garment, plus any embroideries or other stitching, should be taped, to keep the water out. Taping reduces the overall breathability of the jacket somewhat, which makes the new generation of ‘micro tape’ on some top- end jackets desirable as it minimises the effect.
Hood: this should be as adjustable as possible; volume adjusters allow for a more accurate fit to the head and some allow the hood to be worn over a helmet. Wired peaks are very helpful too, to help keep rain out of your eyes. Many hoods pack tidily away into the collar of the jacket, whilst others just roll away when not in use. Generally speaking, the better a hood is, the bulkier it will be when not in use; good mountain hoods almost never pack away into the jacket’s collar.
Although not a new idea, softshell (as opposed to the ‘hard shell’ of a waterproof jacket) has been becoming increasingly popular recently, although there is some confusion as to what it actually is!
The central idea behind softshell is to produce a garment that replaces the waterproof shell and some/all of the mid layer in most conditions. This softshell should be considerably more breathable than the hard shell, whilst still being highly weather- resistant; it should also provide you with at least an element of insulation too. Softshells are not (legally-speaking) waterproof; for example, if you kneel/sit on wet ground in a softshell, the water will be pushed through by your weight.
The high levels of water-repellency of a softshell, allow you to dramatically delay the moment you need to put on a waterproof shell (with the associated drop in breathability), possibly indefinitely. This in turn, allows you to get a much lighter waterproof shell, so reducing the weight of the gear you need to carry around with you, whilst staying more comfortable for longer.
There are two major forms of softshell, either of which do the job very well:
The original approach was to have some sort of very breathable and windproof outer layer of fabric, with something warm on the inside. The original outer fabric was Pertex, although there are a number of alternatives produced now; modern DWR (durable water-repellent) finishes make these fabrics extremely water- repellent, such that you need really quite heavy rain to get through them. The inner can be anything from lightweight microfibre, all the way up to fibre-pile. This gives you a range of warmth levels all the way from ‘not very’ up to things that work well below freezing.
The other approach is to use a single fabric with different qualities through it’s thickness. The outer layer is very closely-woven, to produce a wind-proof barrier, whilst the inner layer is more open, to allow warm air to be trapped. The fabric is again coated in a serious DWR finish, to maximise water-repellency. Garments made from this approach to softshell often have stretch built in to them, which allows a closer fit and improves freedom of movement. Schoeller produce a range of this type of fabric and Polartec Powershield is another good example. There are a number of different weights of this type of fabric; generally, the heavier ones are warmer.
At the time of writing, anything with a membrane in it is not true softshell, as it will not be sufficiently breathable.
How To Care For Your Garments
The majority of modern garments are very easy to look after; most base and mid layer clothing is machine washable – just follow the instructions on the care label. Don’t use anything resembling a fabric conditioner though, as that will mess up the ability of the fabrics to wick (most wicking fabrics work by means of tiny channels in the fibres which draw the moisture away from your skin; fabric conditioners clog these channels up).
You need to be a little more careful with some categories of garment:
Down: Down jackets are quite hard to clean properly at home, without damaging the garment (wet down is very heavy and can tear the jacket). The best bet with down gear is to get it cleaned professionally; Rab, for example, recommend Franklins: http://www.franklinsgroup.co.uk/duckdown_feather.html
Waterproofs: It is important to keen your waterproofs clean, as this maximises their performance.
Waterproofs should be washed at whatever temperature the manufacturer recommends (usually 30 or 40 degrees Celsius); it’s normally a good idea to use a specialised cleaning product (Nikwax Tech Wash being a good example), as synthetic detergents tend to strip off the DWR coating. This coating is important as it delays the point when the fabric ‘wets out’ in the rain; a fabric that has wetted out won’t breathe – this is the commonest cause of erroneous ‘leaks’ in waterproof garments and is worth avoiding.
The DWR coating on a waterproof garment will wear off with time (quite a long time, in the case of the better ones). Sometimes it is possible to rejuvenate the DWR on a garment by means of a low-heat tumble dry (carefully read the care instructions first – not everything reacts well to the tumble drier!); failing that, there are a range of spray-on or wash-in products available to replace the water-repellency on your garment.
Softshell: Broadly speaking, care of softshells is similar to that of waterproof jackets, although the water-repellency is arguably even more important. The main difference is that it is now possible to get softshell-specific products to replace the DWR on your softshell.
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- January 31, 2020
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Roger Owens (CRD # 2359204) was a Financial Advisor at Ceterea Advisors LLC in Elkton, MD. Roger Owens has been in the securities industry since since 1993 and previously worked at Legacy Financial Services, Inc., UVest Financial Services Group, Inc., Fortis Investors, Inc. and Banner Financial Services Group.
According to publicly available records released by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), in August 2019, FINRA sanctioned Roger Owens, suspending him for a period of twelve months, fining him $10,000, and ordering disgorgement of $59,471. The FINRA sanction was based on allegations that Roger Owens engaged in undisclosed private securities transactions.
Specifically, the FINRA sanction provided, “Owens solicited investors to purchase promissory notes to investors, four of whom were firm customers. Owens received $59,471 in commissions in connection with these transactions. Later, the fund filed a voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition.” The findings also stated that “Owens falsely attested in compliance questionhnaires that he had not engaged in any private securities transactions without receiving prior written approval from his firm.”
Roger Owens was discharged from Cetera in connection with these allegations.
In addition to the FINRA sanction, Roger Owens has three pending and one settled customer complaints disclosed on his CRD, alleging sales practice violations, including:
• December 2019 – “Violations of Federal Securities Laws, Violations of Maryland’s Securities Act and Consumer Protection Act, Breach of Contract, Common Law Fraud, Breach of Fiduciary Duty, and Negligence.” Alleged damages are $100,000 and the matter is currently pending.
• December 2019 – “Violations of Federal Securities Laws, Violations of Maryland’s Securities Act and Consumer Protection Act, Breach of Contract, Common Law Fraud, Breach of Fiduciary Duty, and Negligence.” Alleged damages are $150,000 and the matter is currently pending.
• December 2019 – “Violations of federal Delaware, and Maryland securities laws, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, and negligence.” Alleged damages are $125,000 and the matter is currently pending.
• April 2018 – “Violation of Federal and State Securities Laws, Breach of Contract and Fiduciary Duty, Common Law Fraud, and Negligence.” The matter settled for $45,000.
For a copy of Robert Spiegel’s CRD, click https://brokercheck.finra.org/individual/summary/2359204#disclosuresSection.
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The ever-increasing clash between the sacred and the secular is slowly pulling European society apart, one of the continent’s leading thinkers tells Tom Heneghan
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- Cardinal Pell’s 40-year-old passport ‘disproves allegation that he knew about child's abuse by priest’
- Belgium euthanases one person with psychological issues per week
- Manchester hospital chapel saved from conversion to Muslim prayer room
- What happens when you euthanase the mentally ill Sheila Hollins
- The argument between Greece and Germany is about far more than money Revd Dr Giles Fraser
- Pope Benedict’s Good Friday prayer caused huge offence and should go Sr Margaret Shepherd
Tony Blair's former Director of Communications has praised Pope Francis for highlighting inequality between the rich and the poor.
Alastair Campbell, who famously said "we don't do God" when Mr Blair was asked by an interviewer about his religious faith, makes his remarks in an article in The Tablet on the Pope's media profile by ITN newsreader, Julie Ethingham.
Mr Campbell said: "I'm aware he is developing an important voice on the issue of equality and inequality within and between nations. That is a huge issue and he's good at it. The Catholic Church in the UK should be more aggressively in that space."
He added that a key to the Pope's success has been social media which is a "great boon to people who communicate authentically."
In the same article BBC newsreader Huw Edwards also praised Francis. "From the moment he greeted the vast crowd [after his election] in St Peter's Square with a casual 'Buona Sera', the new Pope sent a strong message to the world's media," he said. "They knew they had a very different Pope to deal with. It's a gift to be able to appear relaxed and quietly confident in all circumstances and Pope Francis makes it look effortless - and this in turn affects the media mindset."
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Daniel Grushkin had the opportunity to participate in a panel discussion on “(Bio)Designing the Future of Medicine” at RPI on November 3rd, 2015. Learn more.
RPI is participating in the Biodesign Challenge this semester. Their theme is medicine. Check out RPI's final Fall 2015 designs here.

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There could be several reasons why your male dog is obsessed with another male dog. It could be that he is acting out because he is not neutered. Without being neutered, male dogs can become more aggressive and territorial. Another reason could be that your dog is feeling dominant and is trying to assert his dominance over the other dog. Lastly, it could simply be that your dog is trying to play and doesn't know any better. If your dog's behavior is becoming a problem, it might be best to consult with a professional.
The reason why a male dog might become obsessed with another male dog could be due to a number of reasons, including behavioral issues such as not being neutered and territoriality, or it could simply be play. If your dog's behavior is becoming a problem, it might be best to consult with a professional.
Another reason a male dog might be obsessed with another male dog is the presence of hormones. This is especially true for neutered males. For example, if a dog is neutered before it reaches maturity, the hormones present in its body can create obsessive behaviors. See also Why do dogs pant when taking prednisone?
It is common for male dogs to become obsessed with other male dogs. This is due to the presence of hormones, which can create obsessive behaviors.
A dog that is obsessed with other dogs is likely doing so because he enjoys playing with them. If a dog seems to be too obsessed with other dogs, it may be because he has spent too much time playing with them to the point where it is all he knows. See also Why does my dog hate squeaky toys?
The behavior can also be a sign of aggression or dominance, as the dog is trying to assert his dominance over the other dogs. If this behavior is severe, it may be necessary to seek professional help. See also Why does my dog splash water on his food?
There are a number of reasons your dog may become obsessed with another dog, including curiosity, fear, and jealousy. Obsessive behaviors can also result from boredom, separation anxiety, or sexual frustration. See also Why is my dog's penis bleeding?
It is usual for a dog to become obsessed with another dog if it is attracted to that dog and is unable to have any interaction with it. Dogs who are fearful of or have a strong dislike for other dogs may exhibit obsessive behaviors in an attempt to get close to the other dog. Dogs who are sexually frustrated may also become obsessed with the other dog in an attempt to have sexual contact. Obsessive behaviors can be destructive and may even lead to aggression orfighting between the dogs. If you notice your dog exhibiting any of these behaviors, it is important to seek out professional help.
The only factor that caused your dog to behave in this way is testosterone. You can only observe him now, and if he begins behaving this way with other dogs, you'll need to take action.
Also, if your dog is not neutered, then his testosterone levels are going to continue to rise, which could lead to even more problematic behavior. See also Why is my dog rocking side to side?
Interacting with another dog's privates is a way of indicating curiosity and is nothing to worry about. They want to alert you about one another's health issues.
The act of sniffing another dog's genital area is a way of exchanging information about their health. Dogs will often do this if they sense something is wrong with their companion, such as a UTI. This is simply a sign of concern and is not sexual in nature.
Whenever your dog meets another dog, they are actually greeting each other with their apocrine glands. These glands are located in their private parts and release pheromones that communicate information about the dog, such as their age, sex, and health. While humans communicate verbally, dogs rely on these glands to communicate with each other.
The pheromones that are released from a dog's apocrine glands are responsible for the "doggie smell" that we all know and love. This smell is typically associated with friendly dogs, and is used to attract other dogs to them. When two dogs meet, they are typically sniffing each other's bodies to try and determine what kind of dog they are dealing with. If the other dog is unfamiliar, the dog may hiss or growl in order to scare off the other animal.
Dogs often lick each other's privates as a way of communication. It can be used to identify themselves as members of the same pack, or to transfer scent from one dog to another. Some dogs also do it simply because they enjoy the taste or sensation.
So, if your dog starts licking your privates, it's probably just a sign of affection. If it's making you feel uncomfortable, you can try separating the dogs or asking your partner to stop the behavior.
Most of the time, an obsession is something that the dog has discovered can work as an outlet for anxiety, frustration, or suppressed energy. It's important to correct obsessive/possessive behavior immediately.
So, what exactly is obsessive/possessive behavior? Generally speaking, it is an unwanted behavior that is exhibited by a dog when it becomes fixated on something or someone. In some cases, this fixation can be due to a past traumatic experience, while in others it could be due to an obsessive thought or feeling. The most common form of obsessive/possessive behavior is barking or lunging at people or animals when they are not being used as a means of relieving pent-up energy. This type of behavior can be disruptive and dangerous, as it often leads to confrontations. Other signs of obsessive/possessive behavior include mounting or biting people or animals, digging holes, or even pacing back and forth. If you notice any of these behaviors in your dog, it is important to take action right away. This may involve correcting the behavior with a verbal reprimand or physical correction, depending on the severity of the situation. If the behavior is not corrected, it may lead to your dog becoming more agitated and difficult to handle.
When a dog licks another dog's urine, they are actually using their vomeronasal organ, or Jacobson's organ, to learn more about that dog. This sense of smell allows them to glean more information than we could ever learn from a handshake.
It is common for dogs to lick each other's urine to learn about their scent. This is done through the vomeronasal organ, which is a sense receptor in the nose that is used for detecting scents. This organ is able to detect molecules that are too small for our other senses to pick up. This is why dogs can learn more about another dog's scent by licking their urine- because the scent is diluted and the molecule size is smaller.

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NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Heidrick & Struggles HSII, +0.50% said Chairman Thomas Friel will relinquish his additional role as chief executive officer once a replacement is found. Friel has been chairman and CEO since June 2003. Separately, the Chicago executive search company reiterated its 2006 revenue forecast of $445 million to $465 million. The stock closed Thursday up 5 cents at $35.37.
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Water sector draft determinations: a stocktake
Ofwat’s July 2019 draft determinations for water companies in England and Wales signal that the regulator is toughening its stance on allowed returns, cost efficiency and performance incentives. Credit rating agencies have provided their own thoughts on what this means for the sector. We go under the bonnet to explore the detail.
Ofwat’s initial assessment of company business plans (IAPs), published in January this year, presented a challenge to water companies in England and Wales.1 At that stage, Ofwat categorised three companies’ business plans as ‘fast-track’.2 These received early draft determinations back in April.3
The remaining (‘slow-track’/‘significant scrutiny’) companies were asked to resubmit their plans—which meant that they had a long wait until July to discover their fate. The credit rating agency Moody’s sees the July draft determinations as a ‘tightening of the screw’, and singles out reduced allowed returns, a toughening stance on cost efficiency, and a downside skew in the performance incentives.4 We explore these issues in more detail below.
Since the IAP stage, there have been movements in the cost of capital and financeability, and new questions have arisen about how to put the sector ‘back in balance’.
Cost of capital
The cost of capital is an important determinant of a company’s allowed returns. Since Ofwat’s early view in December 2017, the cost of capital has declined from 2.4% to 2.19% (in real RPI terms). This drop—of approximately 20bp—is driven by:
- a reduction in the risk-free rate (54bp from -0.88% to -1.42% real RPI);
- a reduction in the notional equity beta from 0.77 to 0.71 (largely due to a higher debt beta, which has increased from 0.1 to 0.125).
The cost of equity has decreased from 4.01% to 3.46% real RPI. The costs of new and embedded debt have both decreased marginally. However, the overall cost of debt has increased marginally, from 1.33% to 1.34% real RPI, due to the change in the ratio of embedded to new debt from 70:30 to 80:20.
The cost of capital estimate in the draft determinations is based on a cut-off date of 28 February 2019. Ofwat notes that the estimate would be 37bp lower if more recent market data (up to 28 June 2019) were considered.5
At the IAP stage, Ofwat stated that it would assess financeability ‘in the round’, and that it did not agree with the tightening of thresholds for credit rating metrics that Moody’s, Fitch and S&P had implemented at the time.
Ofwat added that, while assessing financeability, it would look at average metrics over the price control, trends in metrics, and so on—rather than focusing on individual metrics in a single year.
Companies were required to provide Board assurance that they were financeable on both a notional and an actual basis.
In the July draft determinations, Ofwat has targeted a credit rating for notional financeability of BBB+/Baa1—two notches above the minimum investment-grade rating. For companies with a lower target credit rating, Ofwat notes:6
We apply a higher evidence bar in assessing whether the company demonstrates that the credit rating is sustainable for long-term financeability and financial resilience when BBB/Baa2/BBB (Fitch, Moody’s, S&P) has been targeted for the actual structure, given the lower level of headroom to protect against cost shocks.
To address notional financeability concerns for some companies, Ofwat has intervened as follows.
- Portsmouth Water and Affinity Water—Ofwat’s financeability assessment assumes that equity contributions are necessary to finance investment in the notional company structure.
- Southern Water, Thames Water and Wessex Water—Ofwat’s assessment is that notional financeability can be maintained, with reductions to the dividend yield assumed for the notional financial structure.
- Affinity Water and Portsmouth Water—Ofwat is intervening to reduce pay-as-you-go (PAYG) revenue brought forward from future customers.
- Dŵr Cymru, SES Water and Thames Water—Ofwat is bringing forward revenue through an increase in PAYG rates, to provide sufficient headroom to maintain a minimum investment-grade credit rating.
Nonetheless, with regard to the changes in PAYG rates to address notional financeability, both Moody’s and Fitch have said they will continue to remove the regulatory depreciation, as well as excess PAYG, when calculating company-specific interest cover ratios.7
Ofwat has set the dividend yield assumption for the financeability of a notional company at 3.15%, with a growth rate of 1.32%.
Putting the sector back in balance
In their business plans, companies were asked to meet the requirements set out in the 2018 document ‘Putting the sector back in balance’, with a view to aligning their financial structures, dividend policies and executive compensation with customer interests.8
On dividends, Ofwat expects companies to demonstrate transparently that their dividend policy for 2020–25 takes account of obligations and commitments to customers and other stakeholders, including performance in delivery against the final determinations.
On executive pay, Ofwat expects companies to commit to performance targets that will be continually assessed, to ensure that they continue to be ‘stretching’ throughout 2020–25.
In examining companies’ allowed expenditure, an important consideration is the extent to which past and forecast cost levels are efficient. Overall, the industry total expenditure (TOTEX) challenge is 11%,9 which is slightly lower than the challenge of 13%10 at the IAP stage.
Ofwat has made changes relative to the way it defined and presented results on base and enhancement expenditure at the July draft determinations, but enhancement still has a much larger challenge than base expenditure. This change in Ofwat’s approach makes it challenging for companies to understand the movements since the IAPs.
While Ofwat’s overall cost assessment methodology remains conceptually similar to that at the IAPs, there are a few important changes as detailed below.11
Base expenditure (BOTEX) is expenditure to maintain steady-state levels of service to customers. This includes base OPEX and capital maintenance expenditure. Compared with the IAPs, Ofwat’s approach to assessing future expenditure requirements sees the following changes.
- For modelling purposes, base costs now include growth expenditure. However, Ofwat has not added any corresponding growth-related cost drivers to the models because it views such costs as being captured through the drivers already included. Despite Ofwat’s view, these models may still not explain future increases in growth expenditure.
- Ofwat has amended its approach to forecasting some of the cost drivers, with a move to using external sources (such as the Office for National Statistics12) for connected properties, as some companies had suggested.
- For labour costs, there is now an ex ante allowance to account for real price effects. This is based on Office for Budget Responsibility13 forecasts (1.1% p.a., or approximately 0.4% p.a. once weighted for Ofwat’s view of the labour cost share). This is accompanied by a ‘true-up’ at PR24, based on outturn manufacturing wage growth.
Enhancement expenditure includes CAPEX and OPEX to improve service levels, meet demand, or improve water quality or the environment. The approach in the non-fast-track draft determinations differs to that set out at the IAP stage in the following respects.
- Enhancement costs are now assessed including enhancement OPEX, not just enhancement CAPEX.
- In response to the IAPs, when resubmitting their plans some companies reduced their enhancement cost requirements. Ofwat used these revised costs in its enhancement benchmarking analysis, which might have resulted in a more stringent cost challenge.14
- At the IAP stage, Ofwat used forward-looking growth enhancement models, while at the draft determinations, as stated above, it has included these costs in its backward-looking base expenditure models.15 As such, it may be difficult to account for any legitimate future increases in unit costs in this area, although Ofwat does undertake a ‘deep dive’ to examine any large divergences between its view and that of the company.
- The allowance for leakage enhancement costs has changed from 15% to the 2024–25 forecast industry upper-quartile (UQ) leakage performance. While Ofwat makes an allowance for leakage enhancement funding for companies going beyond this UQ threshold, below the threshold it considers improved leakage to be achieved within the BOTEX allowance.
- Previously, Ofwat capped company expenditure within a specific enhancement activity to the minimum of the model prediction and the company’s submission. For supply–demand balance expenditure and Water Industry National Environment Programme (WINEP)16 expenditure, the capping now occurs at a programme (rather than an activity) level. While this better accounts for cost allocation and trade-offs within these two specific cases, such issues remain across the remainder of company expenditure.
The approach to retail expenditure assessment in the July draft determinations contains the following revisions to the IAPs.
- Two models have been dropped and one model has been amended with an additional driver. However, the main change is in the definition of the benchmark. The efficiency challenge on residential retail now gives equal weight to the forward-looking UQ and the historical UQ, whereas at the IAP stage, Ofwat relied solely on the forward-looking UQ.
- While the efficiency challenge reduces from 29% to 16.5%, the data and modelling updates mean that the company-specific gaps (and hence expenditure allowances) have changed both upwards and downwards.
Within the draft determinations, Ofwat has made very few concessions to companies on performance commitments (PCs) and outcome delivery incentives (ODIs) following the IAPs and companies’ business plan resubmissions. In part this is because many companies shifted position towards Ofwat’s view at resubmission. However, where concessions were sought by companies, Ofwat has given little ground in the draft determinations.17
Of particular interest is Ofwat’s approach to ‘common’ and ‘comparable’ PCs (and the associated ODIs), which cover:
- UQ measures—supply interruptions, pollution incidents and internal sewer flooding;
- reducing water demand—leakage and per capita consumption;
- statutory measures—the compliance risk index and treatment works compliance;
- asset health measures—mains repairs, unplanned outage, sewer collapses, external sewer flooding, sewer blockages, water quality, and low pressure;
- resilience measures—risks of sewer flooding in a storm and severe restriction in a drought;
- vulnerability measures—the priority services register;
- customer experience—the customer measure of experience (C-MeX) and the developer services measure of experience (D-MeX).
Focusing on the UQ measures, by the time of the April 2019 business plan resubmissions most companies stated that they would be able to achieve UQ performance by 2025. However, some companies sought concessions—such as altering the profile of the targets over time, or introducing deadbands to reduce their risk exposure.
Furthermore, four companies18 argued that others in the sector had put forward overly ambitious forecasts, and some argued that applying single industry-wide performance levels for the three UQ PCs was inappropriate due to company-specific issues (and that different PCs or deadbands should apply).
Ofwat’s response in the draft determinations has been to give very little room.
- Ofwat accepts the transition argument for supply interruptions—that a common glide path to UQ performance is necessary. However, a glide path has been ruled out for pollution incidents and internal sewer flooding.
- Ofwat has, on the basis of the evidence it has reviewed, rejected virtually all claims that company-specific factors make the targets unachievable.19
- Ofwat has ruled out using deadbands (given the company-specific evidence).
Overlain on this are the ODIs. Ofwat accepts that ODI rates will differ by company (including for common PCs). However, it wants companies to adopt more financial incentives than are contained in their resubmitted plans, and it does not want companies to adopt outperformance rates that exceed underperformance rates.
Ofwat’s position on PCs and ODIs therefore translates into a downward skew in the prospective financial outcomes for companies.
A focus on leakage
The leakage targets are particularly challenging. Ofwat has sought to increase PCs for some companies, and to push laggards further to close the gap between them and the UQ. It has taken into account:
- whether the target in resubmissions is forecast UQ performance;20
- whether the annual percentage reduction proposed is above 15%;
- the performance of the company on leakage in the past and its water resources plan going forward;
- the levels that Ofwat considers should be delivered by base cost allowances.
As a result, Ofwat has stood firm on its funding allowances, stating:21
Where companies propose leakage reductions of greater than 15% by 2024-25, we consider whether these reductions are deliverable within base funding and adjust performance commitment levels where appropriate. Consistent with our approach to setting efficient costs, we disallow company claims for enhancement funding to deliver base service including stretching reductions in leakage. We encourage companies to challenge themselves to go beyond stretching levels in [the] 2020-25 period and note that companies can earn outperformance payments for delivering beyond stretching performance levels. Our cost assessment approach allows additional enhancement expenditure to those companies that propose performance levels beyond the upper quartile in 2024-25.
In effect, no additional funding has been made available for achieving the 15% reduction, and little additional funding has been made available for going beyond this target (according to Ofwat, it is provided indirectly through the enhancement expenditure modelling and/or is left to ex post ODI payments).22
The draft determinations contain particularly stretching targets for some companies:
- Thames Water has a stretching performance level of a 25% reduction (based on the highest percentage improvement proposed in the sector);
- Affinity Water and Yorkshire Water need to achieve 20% reductions. Ofwat considers this to be covered by base cost allowances (with the proviso that companies can earn ODI outperformance payments for delivering beyond these levels). The deadbands proposed by the two companies have not been incorporated.
Overall messages and next steps
On financial issues, the non-fast-track draft determinations are certainly more challenging than in Ofwat’s early view. The decline in the cost of capital, and the further expected decline based on recent data, are likely to raise financeability concerns in the industry.
On TOTEX, the views of Ofwat and of the companies continue to diverge, especially in relation to enhancement expenditure. This is in contrast to the equivalent point in the PR14 review, where there was a much narrower gap between company submissions and Ofwat’s assessment.23 Movements between now and the final determinations are likely to be limited to company-specific issues.
On PCs and ODIs, Ofwat has largely dismissed company concerns regarding the achievability of the targets, and the financial incentives are downward-skewed.
So what now? Companies have until 30 August to provide their representations to Ofwat. Final determinations are due on 11 December. For companies that are unhappy with the outcome, there is always the option to refer the final determinations to the Competition and Markets Authority—but this is not a decision to be taken lightly. As ever, clear arguments backed up by robust evidence are key.
2 Severn Trent Water, South West Water and United Utilities.
3 The July slow-track determinations also provide an updated view for the fast-track companies as Ofwat moves to its final determinations. Ofwat’s view has moved on since April, with two of the fast-track companies now having a wider cost gap than before.
4 Moody’s Investor Service (2019), ‘Regulated Water Utilities – UK, Ofwat tightens the screws further’, 26 July.
5 Ofwat (2019), ‘PR19 draft determinations: Cost of capital technical appendix’, 18 July, p. 8.
6 Ofwat (2019), ‘PR19 draft determinations: Aligning risk and return technical appendix’, 18 July, p. 52.
7 Moody’s Investor Service (2019), ‘Regulated Water Utilities – UK, Ofwat tightens the screws further’, 26 July. Fitch Ratings (2019), ‘Fitch Ratings: Ofwat Price Review Intensifies Pressure on UK Water Sector’, 26 July.
8 Ofwat (2018), ‘Putting the sector in balance: position statement on PR19 business plans’, July.
9 Ofwat (2019), ‘PR19 draft determinations, securing cost efficiency technical appendix’, 18 July, Table A1.1.
10 Ofwat (2019), ‘Technical Appendix 2 – Securing cost efficiency’, 31 January, Table 4.
11 Some historical data used in the modelling has also changed.
12 The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is part of the UK Statistics Authority, a non-ministerial department. The ONS is the largest independent producer of official statistics in the UK.
13 The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) is a UK non-departmental public body. It provides independent economic forecasts and independent analysis of the public finances.
14 Ofwat does not set a lower cost allowance than that at the IAP stage for a company that manages to reduce its costs.
15 These costs (referred to as ‘freeform lines’) now remain as company enhancement submissions, although the Ofwat allowance is entirely within base expenditure. This serves to overstate the scale of the enhancement challenge and understate the challenge on base plus growth expenditure.
16 The WINEP is a set of actions that the Environment Agency has asked water companies in England to complete in order to achieve their environmental obligations over the 2020–25 period.
17 Our analysis is based on a detailed annex: Ofwat (2019), ‘PR19 draft determinations: Delivering outcomes for customers policy appendix’, July.
18 Anglian Water, Thames Water, Dŵr Cymru and South East Water.
19 This is with the exception of Hafren Dyfrdwy, which is regarded by Ofwat as a special case.
20 Measured in terms of leakage per property and per day, and leakage per kilometre of main per day.
21 Ofwat (2019), ‘PR19 draft determinations: Delivering outcomes for customers policy appendix’.
22 There is, however, some smoothing of the leakage ODIs. Ofwat considers that the three-year average approach to setting the PC level for leakage (and per capita consumption) reduces the impact of extreme weather on out- and underperformance payments and hence any impacts on customer bills.
23 The TOTEX gap at the PR14 draft determinations had reduced to 2.9% from the PR14 risk-based review gap of 5.0%. By contrast, the PR19 July 2019 draft determinations gap is 11.3%, from 13.3% at the PR19 January 2019 IAP.
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There are plenty of Blue Screen of Death errors that you just might need encountered, and we’ve got coated plenty of errors and their fixes too. There are some error codes which are the identical for various system recordsdata. This article is concerning the file win32kbase.sys.
This error may be encountered together with the next error messages:
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- STOP 0x0000000A: IRQL_NOT_LESS_EQUAL – win32kbase.sys
- STOP 0x0000001E: – win32kbase.sys
- STOP zero×00000050: – win32kbase.sys.
Fixing this error is pretty easy.
Win32kbase.sys BSOD error on Windows 10
Win32kbase.sys is a Windows working system Base Win32 Kernel Driver file, which is situated within the System32 folder. If it will get corrupted or goes lacking, your pc may throw up a Blue Screen.
To repair this error, we suggest the next three options:
- Run Check Disk utility
- Run System File Checker
- Run DISM to restore corrupt system picture.
1] Run Check Disk Utility
To manually on your System Drive (C), utilizing the command line, sort the next and hit Enter:
chkdsk /f C:
If required, restart your pc.
2] Using System File Checker
Right-click on the Start button and click on on Command Prompt (Admin). Now, sort within the following command to after which hit Enter.
Restart your system after the scan is accomplished. If that doesn’t assist, it’s possible you’ll have to .
three] Using DISM
You could restore probably corrupted system picture utilizing DISM Tool. If a Windows picture turns into unserviceable, you need to use the Deployment Imaging and Servicing Management (DISM) software to replace the recordsdata and proper the issue.
To , hit the WINKEY + X mixture and click on on Command Prompt (Admin).
Now enter the next three instructions sequentially and one after the other:
Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckWell being Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
Let these DISM instructions run and wait till they execute.
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Conductivity Probe K 1.0 - Atlas Scientific
An E.C. (electrical conductivity) probe measures the electrical conductivity of a solution. It is commonly used in hydroponics, aquaculture and freshwater systems to monitor the number of nutrients, salts or impurities in the water. Inside the conductivity probe, two electrodes are positioned opposite from each other, an AC voltage is applied to the electrodes causing cations to move to the negatively charged electrode, while the anions move to the positive electrode. The more free electrolyte the liquid contains, the higher the electrical conductivity.
A conductivity probe is a very simple device. It is just two conductors with a fixed surface area at a fixed distance from each other. This distance and surface area is known as the conductivity cell. The cells distance and surface area is quantified as the conductivity cells K constant.
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Welcome to Weekend Writing Warriors, the weekly hop for everyone who loves to write! Every Sunday wonderful authors post eight to ten sentences of their work. Please show some love by following the links and reading. Comments are always appreciated My offering is from my WIP The Locket. Here, Jake, who is away at a conference, has had a visitor in his hotel room.
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Architectural education has always been fundamentally influenced by whichever styles are popular at a given time, but that relationship flows in the opposite direction as well. All styles must originate somewhere, after all, and revolutionary schools throughout centuries past have functioned as the influencers and generators of their own architectural movements. These schools, progressive in their times, are often founded by discontented experimental minds, looking for something not previously nor currently offered in architectural output or education. Instead, they forge their own way and bring their students along with them. As those students graduate and continue on to practice or become teachers themselves, the school’s influence spreads and a new movement is born.
Below are 6 examples of innovative schools that developed their own architectural styles:
One of the most well-known examples of a school synonymous with a style, the work produced by the Bauhaus and its graduates is distinguishable by a lack of unnecessary ornament and a focus instead on craft, functionality, and practicality. In an approach that combines fine arts with crafts in search of the “Gesamtkunstwerk,” or total work of art, the Bauhaus was founded in the belief that all arts, as well as architecture, should and would one day be integrated . Common features exhibited by the Bauhaus Style are clean geometrical forms, regularity (though not typically symmetry), and a rejection of applied ornament.
From 1919 to 1933 in the cities of Weimar, Dessau, and finally Berlin, Germany, the Bauhaus was led by such legendary figures as Walter Gropius and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (as well as the oft-forgotten second director, Hannes Meyer), names which have since become inseparable from the International Style. In fact, part of a larger movement of German modernism known as Neues Bauen, the practices taught at the Bauhaus, in particular, spurred one of the most influential movements in not only architecture, but also art, design, and architectural education . When the Bauhaus closed in the face of rising political pressure, its former faculty and students dispersed throughout the world, thus spreading the Bauhaus influence even further. From Israel to the United States and many places between, numerous buildings were erected in the rational, functional style espoused by Mies and Gropius and are now under preservation for their historic significance.
A contemporary of the Bauhaus with many parallels in instructional approach and even some collaboration between them, Vkhutemas was an art and technical school founded in Moscow in 1920 with similarly ambitious ideals. The Russian state-sponsored school was created by merging two previous schools, meaning multidisciplinary integration was built-in from its inception. Students and faculty at Vkhutemas took a revolutionary approach to art, using precise geometry with an emphasis on space. Although constructivism is a style developed primarily in graphics and sculpture, its underlying principles are based on architecture and construction .
The practical, industrial nature of the school’s work set the foundations for the constructivist movement. The push by the Soviet government for the economy in design led to the creation of minimalist, functional pieces with a “factory” aesthetic. Constructivism can be defined as a conscious effort to create art, as directly opposed to “autonomous art,” and often also incorporated socio-political motives. Constructivist architecture combined technology with Communist ideals, becoming stylistically abstract and integrating geometric masses with symbols of modernity . Well-known Russian constructivist architects include El Lissitzky and Vladimir Tatlin, though both are most recognized by their proposals and unbuilt work. Similar to the Bauhaus, Vkhutemas was pressured to close its doors in 1930 and as its associates and alumni fled, its legacy was spread throughout eastern Europe and beyond.
Before the time of Bauhaus and Vkhutemas, there was the École des Beaux-Arts. By nature, the very act of those two schools becoming revolutionary necessitated a previous style against which they could rebel. Modeled on an even more distant past, the Beaux-Arts style was progressive in its own time, searching for an authentically French style. The École itself can trace its history to the 17th century, but the style of Beaux-Arts architecture arose primarily from the work of the 1830s through the 19th century. The style matured at this time, drawing influence not only from French neoclassicism but also from Gothic and Renaissance styles .
The École attracted students from around the globe, who then returned to their homelands to disseminate the “French” style internationally. Particularly, many architecture students from the United States ventured to study in Paris and therefore the Beaux-Arts style has had an especially strong influence on American architecture. Architects such as Richard Morris Hunt and Henry Hobson (H.H.) Richardson marked the beginnings of an entire generation of architects who would utilize their Beaux-Arts training to design university campuses, libraries, museums, and other important public spaces in the States. These buildings, and others in the Beaux-Arts style, are full of symmetry, classical ornamental details, arched doors and windows, statues, and sculpture, often recalling a multitude of historical styles at once .
Around the same time period across the Atlantic, in Glasgow, Scotland in the late 1800s-early 1900s, we meet Charles Rennie Mackintosh and the Glasgow Style, a regional variation of Art Nouveau. While Mackintosh gained little recognition during his lifetime, his work has since become renowned and widely recognizable and commercialized. Mackintosh’s introduction to the world of design took place at age 16, when he enrolled in the Glasgow School of Art. While there he met his future best friend, wife, and sister-in-law who henceforth became known together as “The Four .”
The Four began designing as a part of the Arts and Crafts movement and eventually evolved to become some of the only designers producing in the Art Nouveau style in the United Kingdom, where the movement was not nearly as popular as in other parts of Europe. The Four, and Mackintosh in particular, eventually began to develop their own unique interpretation of Art Nouveau which became known as the Glasgow Style. Flower motifs, elongated forms, and strong verticality were the hallmarks of the movement . So strong was Mackintosh’s stylistic influence upon the Glasgow School of Art that design work produced by its faculty, students, and alumni between 1890-1920 is collectively referred to as Glasgow Style art. One of Mackintosh’s few built works is the original Glasgow School of Art building, which has suffered two devastating fires in recent years .
Brazilian architect João Batista Vilanova Artigas was teaching aesthetics, architecture, and planning at the Polytechnic School of the University of São Paulo when he and a group of other ambitious professors broke off to form the new Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism of the University of São Paulo (FAU-USP). Vilanova Artigas was not only one of the teachers involved in establishing the academic direction of the new school, but, along with Carlos Cascaldi, designed the school building itself in a style that came to be known as the Paulista School .
The work of the Paulista School (or Escola Paulista/São Paulo School) in the 1950s was in contrast to the Rio (Carioca) School exemplified by architects like Oscar Niemeyer. The Rio School preferred rounder, smoother surfaces, as seen in Niemeyer’s Brasilia. The Paulista School designed with heavier massing and less-refined finishes, celebrating the exposed concrete structure. As a part of the broader movement of brutalist architecture, the style focused on construction techniques, visible structure, and reinforced concrete. The FAU-USP building features simple finishes on its concrete walls and the open spaces are designed to reflect the needs of a space for design education and practice. In fact, the building was conceived to be as open as possible to emphasize the importance of shared spaces and diminish private spaces. In line with the school’s educational approach and the movement’s social ideals of encouraging interaction and coexistence, the pursuit of spatial continuity goes as far as connecting all six levels via a system of ramps .
While it deliberately defies stylistic classification, the Southern California Institute of Architecture, or SCI-Arc, remains an influential force in American architecture over the past few decades. Ever since its inception in 1972, SCI-Arc has been understood to be more avant-garde than the average U.S. architecture school. The founding group of students and teachers in Santa Monica set out to approach architecture from an intentionally experimental perspective, basing their new school on the collaborative concept of a “college without walls .” One of those original co-founders was Thom Mayne, who also started the architecture practice Morphosis in the same year and today teaches design studios at the school.
The predominant styles in American architectural education in the 1970s were modernism on the west coast and intellectualism on the east. SCI-Arc is located in California, yet it disregarded the mid-century modern foundations on which the area was built in favor of the aesthetics of the school’s surrounding industrial landscape . Consciously founded to be separate from any political and social majorities, the program instead established a small-scale lifestyle approach, with a unique focus on the humanities and social sciences. SCI-Arc is more comfortable being categorized as an attitude towards architecture rather than a style, but has been described as “expressive post-modern eclecticism.” As a standalone school of architecture unassociated with any larger institutions, the faculty and students at SCI-Arc are able to adapt quickly and flexibly to new and experimental methods of design and education .
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6. Simply take your time. I clean my firearm around every 500 rounds, sometimes more. If you own a modern gun built by an excellent manufacturer, every 500 rounds or so is a great consistency to clean your gun. Just don’t be in a rush when you clean it. For a pistol, it ought to take you around 30 minutes to clean the gun. This depends on your efficiency level also. Some people prefer to go slower because they are a newer gun owner. Just make sure to clean every space and crevice of your gun. Keep in mind that the gun could save your life one day.
7. The magazines. When you clean your weapon, you need to clean each magazines utilized in the last 500 rounds. Many pistol magazines rapidly disassemble for easy cleaning. If you can’t figure it out, there are plenty of resources. Many online articles to read and perhaps my favorite, Youtube videos!
8. Wear eye protection. A spring could pop out of the gun or a chemical might spatter into your eye. Prior to taking your gun apart, put on your protective glasses. It might sound and look silly, but it is worth the extra eye protection.
9. Use a gun cleaning mat. Many firearms have little parts like pins and springs. If you use a gun cleaning mat when cleaning your gun, it may help keep the parts in place. There are gun cleaning mats with non slip surfaces and trays built in to help.
10. Function test. After you’ve cleaned your firearm and assembled it, you need to make certain that it operates. Withmeasures in place, squeeze the trigger to check if it properly fires. In addition, ensure the trigger resets correctly when you rack the slide.
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- Online Lottery – is an online gambling game that has been popular and loved by Thai people for a long time. Before you should get acquaint with the form of betting. This type of gambling game. can be divide as follows
- Type 3 upper body and 3 upper body
- bottom 3 types
- Type 2 upper and type 2 lower
- Top 2 of 3, Top 3 of 5, and Top 3 of 4.
which each type has a different playing style and payout rate And will depend on the online gambling website that you choose as well. How to bet online lottery must be a member of the website you choose. After that, you will need to transfer money to the web as required. Then you can choose the format of lottery betting as you want.
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Hey there, let's dive into 'How to DJ Like Skrillex' and unlock the secrets behind his groundbreaking mixing style.
In this guide, we'll break down Skrillex's innovative approach to dubstep and show you how to infuse your own creativity into the mix.
From crafting seamless transitions to harnessing the power of bass drops, we'll explore the techniques that set Skrillex apart.
Get ready to push the boundaries of traditional DJing and unleash your unique sound onto the dancefloor.
It's time to shake things up and elevate your DJ game to a whole new level.
- Skrillex's unique sound is characterized by his mastery of dubstep music and his innovative approach to manipulating breaks and outros.
- Bass drops in Skrillex's tracks should be intense and impactful, utilizing techniques such as sub impact and reverse sub impact.
- Crafting high-energy transitions involves identifying breaks in tracks, utilizing sub impact and reverse sub impact, and experimenting with different mixing styles and transitions.
- Skrillex's DJing style incorporates innovative effects and samples, such as live looping, vocal samples, unconventional effects, and integration of field recordings and found sounds.
Understanding Skrillex's Unique Sound
To understand Skrillex's unique sound, we need to delve into the structure of dubstep music and its influence on his style. Dubstep's emphasis on sub-bass and sound effects leading into the beats sets it apart from traditional house music.
Skrillex's tracks embody this characteristic, creating a distinct and innovative sound that captivates audiences. Knowing how to manipulate the small breaks and outros in dubstep tracks allows for seamless mixing, a technique frequently utilized by Skrillex to maintain the energy of his sets.
His mixing techniques involve aligning the progression of tracks and smoothly transitioning them, showcasing his mastery of the art form. The versatility of dubstep music encourages creativity in mixing, enabling artists like Skrillex to explore different techniques and push the boundaries of sound.
Mastering the Art of Bass Drops
Mastering the art of bass drops in dubstep involves understanding the unique structure and freedom in mixing styles and techniques allowed by the genre.
When crafting a bass drop, it's crucial to make sure that the buildup is intense and captivating, creating anticipation for the drop. Pretty much, the drop should hit hard and make a statement, commanding the attention of the audience.
To achieve this, go back to the basics of sub impact and reverse sub impact, using these techniques to emphasize beat and vocal alignment.
Additionally, it's important to experiment with different mixing styles, such as seamlessly transitioning between tracks by identifying small breaks and using the outro of the first track to lead into the intro of the second track.
Crafting High-Energy Transitions
Crafting high-energy transitions requires precise identification of small breaks in the first track after the drop to seamlessly mix in the second track.
By leveraging the outro of the first drop to smoothly transition into the intro of the second track, DJs can maintain the momentum and keep the energy levels soaring.
To achieve this, utilizing sub impact and reverse sub impact can elevate the transition, creating a seamless and electrifying shift between tracks.
In the unique structure of dubstep music, there's ample room for creativity and experimentation, allowing DJs to push the boundaries and innovate with their transition techniques.
The versatility of dubstep music lends itself to the use of different methods, ensuring that each transition is dynamic and compelling.
Embracing innovation in crafting high-energy transitions is essential for DJs looking to captivate their audience and create an electrifying atmosphere on the dance floor.
With precision and creativity, DJs can master the art of seamlessly transitioning between tracks, delivering an unforgettable experience for their listeners.
Utilizing Innovative Effects and Samples
Continuing from our previous discussion, we'll delve into the art of utilizing innovative effects and samples to elevate your DJing skills, creating dynamic and electrifying transitions between tracks.
One of the most innovative techniques to incorporate into your DJing repertoire is live looping. This involves capturing and repeating a segment of a track in real-time, allowing for unique and spontaneous remixing during your set.
Another powerful tool is the use of vocal samples, which can add a personal touch to your mixes and captivate the audience.
Additionally, experimenting with unconventional effects like granular synthesis or spectral processing can produce otherworldly sounds that push the boundaries of traditional mixing.
Lastly, consider integrating unexpected elements such as field recordings or found sounds into your sets, adding an element of surprise and intrigue for your listeners.
Engaging the Crowd With Dynamic Performances
We can engage the crowd with dynamic performances by creating high-energy transitions and interacting with the audience. By using small breaks in the first track after the drop and seamlessly mixing in the second track, we can maintain the energy and keep the crowd engaged.
It's essential to showcase mixing techniques like aligning beats and vocals, using sub impacts for smooth transitions, and demonstrating the versatility of dubstep mixing to captivate the audience.
When mixing in the second track during the outro of the first drop, matching BPM and key for a harmonious blend, we can build anticipation and excitement for the intro of the next track.
Additionally, we should encourage interactive crowd participation by inviting suggestions for future tutorials and topics, emphasizing the versatility of dubstep music and the ability to use different techniques. This not only creates a sense of community but also allows the audience to feel more connected to the performance.
Engaging the crowd with dynamic performances involves creating an atmosphere where everyone feels involved in the experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Is Skrillex Style?
We excel in diverse production techniques, integrating sub and sound effects for unique beat intros. Our style emphasizes seamless transitions and creative mixing, showcasing versatility and innovation in dubstep tracks.
What Plugins Does Skrillex Use?
Wondering what plugins Skrillex uses? We recommend virtual synthesizers like Serum and Massive for unique sounds, and effects plugins such as CamelCrusher to add grit. LFO Tool and multiband compression like OTT are also essential.
How Do I Get Really Good at Dj?
We practice techniques that allow for seamless transitions, emphasizing creativity and experimentation. We prioritize understanding the unique structure of dubstep music and matching BPM and key for harmonious blends. Our goal is to innovate and showcase versatility.
What Turntables Does Skrillex Use?
We use the Pioneer CDJ-2000 Nexus and Pioneer DJM-900 Nexus mixer in our turntable setup, just like Skrillex. These high-quality and versatile turntables allow us to create our signature sound and deliver top-quality performances.
We've learned that Skrillex's unique sound and mixing techniques have revolutionized the world of dubstep music.
Did you know that Skrillex's debut EP, 'Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites', won two Grammy Awards in 2012? This incredible achievement reflects the impact and influence of his DJing style, inspiring countless artists and fans around the world.
Let's continue to embrace creativity and innovation in our own DJing journeys!


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07 NCAC 14C .0104 POLICY
(a) In all acquisition and disposition actions, responsibility rests with the zoo director, who shall report to the department at periodic review sessions.
(b) The zoo may acquire animals by any method, whether purchase, gift, breeding, loan, or deposit, which best meets acquisition criteria. The zoo director shall select specimens according to his best professional judgment.
(c) The zoo may dispose of animals by any method, whether gift, sale, release, trade, or loan, which best meets disposition criteria. The zoo director shall dispose of animals according to his best professional judgment.
(d) The disposal of dead animals, their parts, and their products, shall proceed in the same manner as disposal of living animals, provided that necropsy examination does not reveal a potential health risk.
(e) A zoo employee shall not receive any benefits from the acquisition of any animal, the disposition of any dead animals, or from its parts, or its products.
(f) The department shall maintain adequate financial records, ownership documents, and loan agreements for all animals, or animal parts and products, purchased, donated, transferred, loaned, deceased, born, or otherwise passed into or out of the park.
(g) Animal transactions shall not violate federal laws, or the regulations of the U.S. Departments of Agriculture, Interior, and Health, Education and Welfare.
History Note: Authority G.S. 113‑264(a);
Eff. July 15, 1978;
Transferred w/change from T15.12E Eff. August 1, 1982;
Transferred from 15A NCAC 22C .0104 Eff. April 1, 2017.