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Rag and tag movie1/8/2024 ![]() ![]() But rewatching it over and over again is close enough. I’ve gotta learn how to do that.” Of course, you never do. It’s fun to watch and afterward you say, “Damn, that was so cool. In short, Work It is the kind of lighthearted, inspiring Disney fare that makes you want to get really good at whatever the movie is about: surfing, team sports, baking, whatever. Both of these sentiments encompass how I feel about this movie. What it Work It does have in common with its predecessors is that it, too, is a fantastic movie: “This was honestly the best movie I have ever watched,” Google reviewer Paris Barnes wrote “Well I admit I am no good at dancing, but watching Quinn makes me wanna shake my bodyyyy,” Seth Bernice added. What is (mostly) new, though, is that the majority of the lead cast are people of color. It will remind you of the following: Bring It On, High School Musical, Pitch Perfect, Step Up, and other movies about try-hards competing for something. I Still Love You, Work It gives Fisher full reign to be the dashing Renaissance man he is: We get him playing the piano, dancing, singing a little bit, and spending plenty of time being charming and charismatic. Unlike his last movie, To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before: P.S. Speaking of which - the film does well to showcase the formidable talents of Fisher, one of my beloved crushes. As the team improves, Quinn starts thinking less about college and more about her love of dancing and Jake Taylor’s dreamy smile. Things are looking hopeless until Quinn convinces the legendary Jake Taylor (Jordan Fisher) - a dancer whose promising career was cut short because of an injury - to be their choreographer. Of course, she bombs her Thunderbirds audition but decides to start her own dance team out of a rag-tag band of untrained dancers. ![]() The admissions officer is impressed and leaves Quinn with a promise to see her at “Work It,” the big dance competition. She accidentally leads the admissions officer into thinking she’s on her high school’s award-winning dance team, the Thunderbirds, captained by Isaiah, played by Keiynan Lonsdale (all you need to know about him is that he makes everyone call him “Juilliard”). 2006 Directed by Adaora Nwandu Raymond and Tagbo met when they were eight. The story follows try-hard AP-student Quinn (Sabrina Carpenter) whose only goal in life is to get into her late father’s alma mater, Duke. And this is precisely how I felt when I watched Work It, Netflix’s new dance movie, which dropped today. They’re deeply predictable, the stakes could not be lower, and they’re almost unerringly corny, but whenever I watch one I feel totally exhilarated. I don’t know what it is about dance-competition movies that I find so thrilling. ![]()
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Mitsubishi eclipse 19991/8/2024 ![]() ![]() The producers wanted sparks and that's how they got them. As for the floorboard falling out, that was also just for dramatic effect. The former technical director for the franchise urged the team to choose a different message to pop up on the laptop computer, but others decided "danger to manifold" would be understood better by the general public. Lieberman also dives into two scenes that still cause hilarity today: the "danger to manifold" warning and the infamous floorboard piece falling off. In reality, the movie car made 150 horsepower on a good day and it would have never handled the three-stage nitrous oxide system portrayed in the movie. The top performers from the second-generation were the GS-T with the turbocharged inline-4 engine and the GSX with all-wheel drive. ![]() In fact, it was the base model known as the RS for the second-generation Eclipse. This also wasn't a top-of-the-line Eclipse. His car was originally dark green and then silver. The car was the only Eclipse to show up to one of Lieberman's casting calls in early 2000, so John Lapid was the lucky winner to have his car play a starring role. In the video above, Lieberman breaks down where the car came from and what modifications it featured. Yet, O'Connor was the film's hero and he needed a hero car. ![]() Any enthusiast with a little knowledge also knows the Eclipse (with technology and parts from 2001) would not run with Dominic Toretto's ( Vin Diesel's) Mazda RX-7. If you've watched the other videos that are part of Lieberman's video series, you know these cars really weren't what the producers made them out to be. The walking Wikipedia page that is Craig Lieberman is back, and this time he has more information than you could imagine on one of the star cars from " The Fast and the Furious."Īlthough Brian O'Connor's (Paul Walker's) Mitsubishi Eclipse didn't have as prominent a role as other cars, it's still one of the original hero cars. ![]()
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India ink tattoo injection1/8/2024 ![]() ![]() 2 Currently, most data strongly support the use of permanent endoscopic tattoos as the most effective means to ensure accurate intraoperative detection of colorectal lesions. 2 Usage of clips is unreliable due to poor visualisation and clip migration. 3, 4 Intraoperative colonoscopy prolongs operative time, is technically challenging and may lead to postoperative complications due to bowel distension. ![]() 2, 3 Barium enemas are poor at visualising small or flat tumours. Methods that have been used historically include preoperative barium enemas, colonoscopy with clip or tattoo, CT scans, CT colonography, intraoperative colonoscopy with clip or tattoo, and proctoscopy with stitch. 2 Thus, a precise tumour localising method is essential for laparoscopic colorectal tumour resection and obtaining the necessary margins. Inaccurate tumour localisations have led to reports of laparoscopic resection of the wrong segment of colon, requiring conversion to open laparotomy and additional resection. However, these methods are limited because patients may have redundant colonic loops that make anatomical measurements challenging and inaccurate. Endoscopists also use the length of the colonoscope that has been introduced to provide information regarding tumour location. Colonoscopy is utilised in preoperative localisation of lesions, but most tumours are described in relation to major anatomic landmarks such as the ileocecal valve, hepatic flexure or splenic flexure. ![]()
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Spectre m4 machine gun1/7/2024 ![]() ![]() The Machine Gun is probably based on the FN P90 personal defense weapon, with an UAC design.In Doom 3: Resurrection of Evil, it's now the main starting weapon in Multiplayer, while the pistol acts as the Sidearm.Its 0.4 appearance appears to have been a modernized MP40 (an obvious callback to Wolfenstein) but its later 0.5 appearance is similar to some sort of 7.62mm Assault Rifle. First-person sprites for it exist in both the 0.4 and 0.5 alphas. An assault rifle was originally going to be used in the original Doom game.The in-game weapon of this name-sake is essentially an assault rifle rather than an actual machine gun. A "machine gun" in specific terms, often refers to heavy mounted automatic rifles that fire through an ammo belt.Overall, while the Shotgun is an ideal defensive weapon for close range, the Machine Gun is an ideal defensive weapon for mid to long range scenarios, whenever an enemy surprises the player from a distance. Otherwise, take the safe time and place to reload before you engage them again. When facing against a swarm of lesser demons like the Trite, make sure you have a full clip active to avoid reloading while in combat. The Machine Gun also burns through its magazine quickly, requiring you to reload the weapon occasionally before every firefight. Therefore, it isn't effective against tougher enemies such as Demons or Commandos in close range, as they can easily withstand a couple of bullets before rushing in to finally attack you. Each bullet does a lot less damage than the Pistol. While a very versatile weapon, the Machine Gun has its drawbacks. It is also effective in taking out Z-Secs, Imps, and Maggots very quickly from a reasonable distance. It is useful in dispatching against a horde of Zombies, as well as lesser demons like Trites, Cherubs, and Lost Souls, which come in even larger swarms. The Machine Gun is an ideal weapon to use against either a single or multiple lightly armored foes. The ammo counter is on the weapon itself and not on the game HUD - similar to the Chaingun, Plasma Rifle, and BFG 9000. When the current clip has been reduced to 10 bullets, the weapon will immediately "buzz" from its built-in alarm, suggesting the user to reload.Īmmunition for the Machine Gun can be obtained by finding a grey magazine or a pack of double magazines, as well as from deceased Machine Gunner Z-Secs. If all 60 bullets are depleted or the player chooses to manually reload, the back compartment of the weapon is opened to replace the empty clip with a full one before re-closing the compartment. The Machine Gun's magazine comes in a total of 60 bullets. The Machine Gun's primary strength comes from its high rate of fire, firing multiple bullets in rapid bursts with great accuracy. Brook's office to unlock the storage cabinet outside where the weapon is displayed. It is the third weapon the player obtains, first found at the Mars City Underground, and only obtainable at the near end of the same level after the demonic invasion, when the player accesses through T. It is essentially an assault rifle, drawing inspiration from the Chaingun in the classic games. The Machine Gun, also known as the MG-88 Enforcer, is a weapon introduced in Doom 3. Standard Marine Infantry issue." ― PDA Description "The MG-88 Enforcer delivers a high rate of fire and dependable accuracy when fired in short bursts. ![]()
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Lunar new year animals 19951/7/2024 ![]() ![]() In many Chinese cities, from New Year’s Day, traditional performances can be seen such as dragon dances, lion dances, and imperial performances like an emperor’s wedding.Ī great variety of traditional Chinese products are on offer, and rarely-seen Chinese snacks available in city parks and temple fairs. One of the most famous traditional greetings for Chinese New Year is the Cantonese kung hei fat choi, literally meaning: “Greetings, become rich.” While it is unclear exactly when new year celebrations began in China, it is believed to have originated as early as 2,300BC with Emperors Yao and Shun.Īt first the holiday was marked between mid-winter and early spring, however it soon adopted the solar calendar and relied on the moon phase to lock down the date. Weaknesses linked with the sign include being gullible, insecure and emotional. Strengths of those born in the Year of the Pig include being intelligent, creative and compassionate. But the sign’s negative attributes include being too sensitive, stubborn and cynical. Qualities associated with those born in the Year of the Dog are being loyal, brave and responsible. This means the Ox, who had been due to win the race, had to settle for second place. The Rat is thought to have won by hitching a ride on the Ox’s back and jumping off at the last minute. The story goes that the animals raced each other to be the first to reach the Jade Emperor, so the years are named in the order in which they finished the race. The order of the years of zodiac signs are thought to based on a folk tale known as the Great Race. What does each Chinese zodiac animal mean? In Gregorian calendar, this Wood Dog year starts from Februto January 30, 1995. Moreover, the year has the Wood element based on Chinese Five Elements. Here is when each animal last occurred, and when they will come next: Many Chinese children wear hats or shoes with a tiger image of for good luck. The zodiac sign Tiger is a symbol of strength, exorcising evils, and braveness. The Tiger is known as the king of all beasts in China. How the Bank of England holding interest rates at 5.25% will affect mortgages 14 December, 2023 Mortgage rate war hots up with deals below 4 per cent forecast 14 December, 2023 Wealthier homeowners seeing biggest benefit from falling mortgage rates 14 December, 2023 What is the Chinese New Year 2022 animal?Ģ022 is a Year of the Tiger – the second of the 12-year cycle of animals in Chinese astrology. ![]()
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![]() ![]() In this case, it makes sense to commission the task to some PDF to Excel online converter.Īlthough there exists a great variety of online Excel to PDF converters, the principle of operation is basically the same. If you have a big and sophisticatedly formatted PDF file, it may be quite tiresome to restore the format and structure of each table manually. For example, you may need to delete some blank rows or add / remove individual cells to ensure the columns are correctly aligned.Īdvantages: The main "Pro" of this approach is that no special tools are required, only a PDF viewer, Microsoft Word and Excel.ĭrawback: The original formatting is lost,further manipulations with converted data are required. Most often, you would need to do some adjustments to restore the original table's layout and format. However, from my experience, it's a very rare case when the data exported from PDF to Excel manually does not require any further manipulation. If you are converting a small and simple table, this step may not be necessary. In the Microsoft Word document, select all the data ( Ctrl + A), open a new Excel sheet, select any cell (this will be the left-most cell of the table) and press Ctrl + V to paste in the data copied from Word. If the fast way did not produce the expected result, select all the data and click Insert > Table >Convert Text to Table… The dialogue box will appear, and you select Other under Separate Text at, click in the little box next to it, delete what is there, type in a space, and press OK. This should convert the pasted data into a poorly formatted but correctly structured Word table. Press Ctrl + A to select all the data, switch to the Insert tab and click Table > Inset table. If thedatawas inserted into Word as text rather than a table, you can convert it to a table in one of the following ways: If your PDF data was pasted into a Word document as a properly structured table, like you see in the screenshot above, skip this step. Convert the copied data into a table (optional). You will get something similar to this:ģ. Open a new Word document and paste the copied data by pressing Ctrl + V. Open the PDF file in Adobe Reader, or any other PDF viewer, select the table you want to convert to Excel and press Ctrl + C to copy it to the clipboard. In the nutshell, the conversion involves exporting the data first into a Word document first, and then copying it to an Excel workbook. ![]() Please remember that this method works only for PDF documents created electronically. any PDF viewer, Microsoft Excel and Word. ![]() In this case, a PDF is just a static picture, and in order to export it into an editable Excel sheet, special OCR software is required.įor occasional PDF to Excel conversions, you may not want to bother searching for a special tool and do the job with what you have at hand, i.e. If you want to import such PDF to Excel, you can do this manually or use some third-party PDF to Excel converters or Adobe software.Ī PDF file can also be created by scanning some paper document or by using some other device that takes an image of the document and then stores it as a PDF file. If a PDF document was obtained from an electronic source such as a Word document or an Excel spreadsheet, it contains text characters that can be read and interpreted by Microsoft Office applications as well as by various PDF converters. Someone may think that all PDF files are essentially the same. Convert an image (scanned) PDF into ExcelĬhoosing the right method for PDF to Excel conversionĬhoosing the proper method for converting a certain PDF to Excel depends on how this or that PDF document was created. ![]() Desktop software to convert PDF to Excel.Convert a PDF file to Excel through Word.Choose the right method depending on the PDF file type.And this tutorial will teach you how to import a file from PDF to Excel in just a few minutes. So, if your task implies re-arranging the data for further analysis, you will have to either bug the correspondent for another file, or convert the PDF document into some editable format. However, PDF files are purposed solely for viewing data and not for manipulating it. If you ask someone for some information, and if that someone is a well-meaning person, there's a good chance that you will get a neatly formatted PDF document with the requested data accompanied by tables, graphics and diagrams for your perusal. The PDF format that allows presenting documents independently of the user's software, hardware or operating system has already become a de facto standard for electronic file exchange. The article explains how to export different PDF files to Excel manually or using free online converters, and how to choose the conversion method best suited for a given file type. ![]()
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![]() ![]() The forum can be found on the FRA website. Reporting a stopped train to the FRA will help the agency collect data to study the issue and target solutions in areas that experience repeated blocked crossings, said William Wong, a spokesperson at the Federal Railroad Administration in an email. You can however, the Federal Railroad Administration told The Bee, report a train that’s been blocking an intersection for a prolonged period of time. By contrast, the Texas High-Speed Rail Act does not ap- pear to create an. “We are monitoring that activity closely.” You can still report a stalled train against high-speed rail claimed the proposed Texas TGV rail system would. Web the signs will not only make drivers more aware of the new law, says. Web the purposes of the californias anti gridlock law are: Web what is california’s anti gridlock law Web terms in this set (62) when going in reverse, your head and body position should be. Supreme Court asking it to weigh in on state needs to regulate crossings, and the public safety concerns that it raises for local communities,” Politics by driver may not enter a railroad crossing unless there is enough. “There is currently an (writ of certiorari) pending before the U.S. It is against the law to enter an intersection unless there is space to get completely across. Now, California is watching what the U.S. However, there is no federal law regulating the “length of time that a crossing can be blocked,” Prosper said. As then, driver’s education courses have instilled the importance of avoiding gridlock stylish students. “These statutes were pre-empted by the Federal Railroad Safety Act by a number of appellate courts throughout the U.S.,” said Terrie Prosper, a California Public Utilities Commission spokesperson, in an email to The Bee. The California State Legislature dislikes gridlock so much that in 1987, it passed this Anti-Gridlock Actor seeking to proscription this practice. The first appellate court case to prevent such statues occurred in 2012. Just last year, The Oklahoman newspaper reported that federal courts upheld a 2020 order stating that “a statue that tells railroads companies how long they may stop their trains - for whatever ends - intrudes on the territory reserved to the ICCTA (Interstate Commerce Commission Termination Act).” It is illegal to enter an intersection or railroad crossing if you dont have. Op-Ed: How a new California law for fast-food workers can set a path for. However, railroad companies have fought similar rules across the country - and won. What is Californias Anti Gridlock LawREVIEW A. railroad workers, describe it as a recipe for gridlock and chaos. According to a 1974 California Public Utilities Commission general order, trains could only block a public crossing for 10 minutes. But it doesn’t help your average driver today. Have you ever found yourself in a gridlock waiting for a train to cross, wondering how long you’ll be stuck?Ĭalifornia had a law that addressed this time-consuming, anxiety-inducing traffic stopper. ![]()
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Blue raspberry margarita1/7/2024 ![]() ![]() Pour directly into the prepared glass or serve it over ice. This step is essential for a smooth drink, similar to the Watermelon Margarita. Blend. Add all of the ingredients with a ½ cup of ice to a blender and blend until smooth.Pour some coarse salt into a shallow and flat dish and dip the coated edges of the glass in the salt making sure to coat the entire rim. This will help adhere the salt to the rim. Run a lime wedge around the edge of the glass to coat it in lime juice. Using frozen raspberries will make this drink similar to a frozen margarita like this Frozen Pineapple Margarita. Raspberries – since the raspberries are the stars of the cocktail you’ll want to use fresh raspberries, but if they’re out of season or you only have frozen ones those will work too.Raspberry Syrup (or Simple Syrup) – The raspberry syrup adds so much flavor to this margarita, but if you don’t feel like making any or have any on hand then use simple syrup or even agave to add a hint of sweetness.Since this recipe calls for fresh raspberries then I suggest also using freshly squeezed lime juice. Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice – there’s nothing better than fresh-squeezed lime juice in a margarita and this fruity margarita is no different.Triple Sec (Orange Liqueur) – I prefer to use Cointreau in all the margaritas I make, however, use the brand you prefer.Tequila – opt for a tequila blanco rather than a reposado, which has a strong aged flavor to it.Perhaps it’s the berry flavor that’s bursting in this version but it makes for a smooth and tangy taste with a sweet finish. There are many margarita flavors and the classic Margarita on the Rocks will always be one of the most popular cocktails to make, but there’s something about adding fruit to one that just works. It takes only minutes to make and is a great cocktail to enjoy all year long.Įver wondered what the difference is between a daiquiri vs margarita? If you love this margarita then you’ll also love this Raspberry Daiquiri, which is similar, but they do have some slight differences with the base alcohol being the main one. ![]() It can be served on the rocks, frozen, or in a pitcher. This raspberry margarita is smooth with the familiar tangy taste of a classic margarita. Serve it on the rocks or frozen for one fruity cocktail that’s fun and festive all year long. Made with real fruit, this Raspberry Margarita has a tangy berry flavor. ![]()
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For ipod instal One Switch1/6/2024 ![]() ![]() ![]() In the case of a simple headphone jack input, you simply need to wire up an aux cord or 3.5 mm jack somewhere you can get to it, and call it done. The only difference is, in the latter case, you’ll want to buy a Bluetooth module and hardwire it in to the auxiliary input you create, while also splicing the module into the stereo’s power supply. Whether that audio source is a 3.5 mm jack or a Bluetooth module doesn’t matter. To achieve your goal, you need to find a way of injecting the audio signal into the head unit’s amplifier stage, while making sure no other audio sources are getting sent there as well. ![]() Whichever way you go, the process of modifying the stereo is largely the same. Cutting off the plastic case can help too.ĭepending on your choice of audio player, you may prefer a 3.5 mm aux jack, or you might want to go with Bluetooth audio if your smartphone no longer has a headphone port. The RCA plugs can be cut off and the module hard wired inside your stereo if you have room. There are two wires for 12 V power from the vehicle, and the audio signal is sent out over the RCA plugs. Fundamentals A simple Bluetooth module designed for wiring into car audio systems. This way, you can pump in the latest tunes from your smartphone without a fuss, while still maintaining an all-original look on the dash. Thus, we’re going to look at how to modify your existing stock car stereo to accept an auxiliary cable input or even a Bluetooth module. Flashy, modern head units can spoil the look of a car’s interior, particularly if the car is a retro, classic, or vintage ride. If you’re an automotive enthusiast of taste, you can’t stand the idea of fitting a janky aftermarket stereo into your nice, clean ride. ![]()
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Salon bookkeeping app1/6/2024 ![]() Google Play rating: 4.7 stars (11K reviews) 2Īlong with automatic data updates, Zoho Books builds automated workflows into each plan so you can take even more accounting tasks off your plate. If you’re ready to find out more about how we can help you in your salon, you can check out our packages here, or click the link to book your obligation free phone discovery session.App Store rating: 4.8 stars (1.4K reviews) 1 Technology – helping you implement the most effective technology.Staff – managing the paperwork and payroll.We can give you back some hours in your day by helping you with: Ultimately you’re selling your time, so you need to be choosy about what you do with it. You’re freindly, a good listener, creative, have great attention to detail, are well presented, you’re knowledgable of current trends and styles, and above all else, you love working with your clients! The other day-to-day obligations of running your business can get in the way of that, including your salon bookkeeping. We know that you’re great at what you do – which is why you opened your salon in the first place. When this happens we either have everything happening, causing overwhelm and half implemented processes, or we throw our hands in the air, exclaim it’s all too hard, and revert back to the good old appointment book and pencil. But there is so much choice when it comes to choosing technology, and it’s changing so quickly, we’re at a point where it’s not uncommon to experience ‘app overload’. It will help you be more efficient and professional. The right technology is going to save you time and money. Technology can be a saviour or a hinder in your business. … not having it, having too much of it, not knowing what to do with it. ![]() Being pulled in so many directions can be draining, and can mean that some areas of responsibility don’t receive as much attention as you’d like. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include managing staff, overseeing appointments, ensuring client care is a top priority, making financial decisions, checking stock and retail inventory, effective marketing, working with your own clients. Running a busy salon, there just never seems to be enough hours in the day – no matter how organised you may be. … not enough of it, not knowing how to best spend it. You need to know how much is coming in, how much is going out, and when. Keeping a close eye on your finances is a crucial area of running a successful salon. … keeping it coming in the door, knowing where it’s going, not overspending, managing upcoming expenses. ![]() Fashion and styling is constantly changing, and keeping up with new ways of doing things and the latest trends can be hard work. It’s important that you stay competitive in the marketplace. The hair and beauty sector is a busy space and there’s a lot of competition out there. … getting new clients in the door, and getting them to come back. They also need to have great customer service and communication skills as they’re right there at the forefront working with your most valuable asset – your clients. They need to be technically adept and open to learning and keeping up with changing trends. Hiring and retaining the right employees is a critical aspect of running your business. ![]() … finding good staff, keeping good staff, keeping them motivated, keeping them loyal. As well as salon bookkeeping, we understand the other challenges that many salon owners face on a daily basis. ![]() |