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News Burst 13 March 2020. By Disclosure News.
On Tuesday, a statement released by the Ishaqbini Hirola Community Conservancy said that Kenya's only white female giraffe and her calf were confirmed dead in Garissa County. Killed by armed poachers, the giraffes were found in a skeletal state. "The white giraffe made headlines in 2017 after its discovery, with its unique white hide. It is white but not albino, because of a condition known as leucism. Unlike albinism, animals with leucism continue to produce dark pigment in their soft tissue, thus her eyes were dark in colour," the statement said. According to IUCN, the four principal factors that have led to a population decline among giraffes are habitat loss, civil unrest, poaching and ecological issues. According to the Hirola Conservation Programme, in Garissa County, the emergence of farms along the river Tana have blocked giraffe water points, because of which they have to force their way to the river through farms. In order to keep the giraffes away from the farms and to prevent them from destroying crops, farmers use snares and pitfall traps.
For anyone who doesn't understand how deep the Mossad and Israel influence are. Weinstein was part of an investment group with Epstein that sought to purchase New York magazine in 2003. Weinstein also has extreme close ties to former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak, who was a close friend and business associate of Epstein's, and it was Barak who personally introduced Weinstein to former Mossad (Black Cube) spies that Weinstein hired to intimidate his accusers. In addition to being Prime Minister, Barak is also the former head of Israeli military intelligence, the foreign intelligence agency that sponsored Epstein's sexual and satanic occult ritual blackmail operation involving underage girls Internationally and in the United States.
Newly unsealed court documents put Harvey Weinstein's Rolodex on full display. Weinstein wrote to the likes of Michael Bloomberg, Quentin Tarantino, Netflix's Ted Sarandos, Amazon's Jeff Bezos and Apple's Tim Cook and Eddy Cue. The documents made available by the court did not include any responses from these people to Weinstein. Writing to the heads of Apple, Cook and Cue, Weinstein said, "I don't need you to make any public statements — just a private one to my gmail address, saying that you support me getting therapy and the help I need before the board fires me. I'm in a tough spot. Many of the allegations are false, but I need your help with this private letter of support. I'm going to get well, and if I pass the therapist test, then we can talk about reinstatement et cetera. But for now, I'm going to take a leave of absence and get healthy. If they fire me now, it'll destroy me personally and cause a huge legal battle, based on my rights with the company. But if I have support from someone like you getting me going into treatment and having the shot at a second chance (because people deserve a second chance), it would be very helpful. I would need something today if you can — I so appreciate it." He begged Sarandos, writing, "I need your friendship now," asking him to show Netflix's support by providing a private letter to the Weinstein Company's board. He told Bezos: "There are many false allegations and over time, we'll prove it, but right now, I'm the poster boy for bad behavior." He wrote to Tarantino's agent and to Daniella Pick, who is now Tarantino's wife: "I need to speak to Quentin today — is he available? I appreciate you letting me know, thank you." He wrote, "I'm desperate for your help," to another high-powered talent agent.
With some assistance, I have a little more to add on CV that might help clarify what's happening. Some like T Hanks are faking, but it's not a sign that it's a fake virus. They are Puppets connected to the Dark Forces behind the plan. They are there to support the narrative. It's a bio-weapon, but was also meant to wreck economies, attack POTUS, interfere with 2020 Election. It was spread on the ground, and sprayed from SATELLITES, which allowed it to skip over countries. If it had worked as planned, millions would have died. That won't happen. "Think Depopulation." – Remember, Q said this as POTUS was preparing for the virus, before it was a MSM crisis. POTUS knows how bad it is, and is doing his best to keep the Peace. MSM would be against him no matter what position he takes. Those behind it are from China but many that are Global are involved. This was retaliation for all POTUS is doing to free us from the control of the Dark Forces. They also have control of much of our medicine, and they already have a vaccine for CV. THEY can save their own with vaccines THEY made for a virus THEY created. POTUS knows and is furious. White Hats can only do so much. They have already saved many & destroyed some of the virus. Besides the elderly at risk, many of the world's homeless will never be seen again. Remember, fear is a choice. Recognize some are intentionally spreading fear & choose wisely. POTUS was prepared far ahead of time. He's doing a great job. THEY will attack him no matter what. We are assisted. Good things are coming. Be brave & brace yourselves for the Storm. – Kabamur
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White Giraffe
On Tuesday, a statement released by the Ishaqbini Hirola Community Conservancy said that Kenya's only white female giraffe and her calf were confirmed dead in Garissa County. Killed by armed poachers, the giraffes were found in a skeletal state. "The white giraffe made headlines in 2017 after its discovery, with its unique white hide. It is white but not albino, because of a condition known as leucism. Unlike albinism, animals with leucism continue to produce dark pigment in their soft tissue, thus her eyes were dark in colour," the statement said.
According to IUCN, the four principal factors that have led to a population decline among giraffes are habitat loss, civil unrest, poaching and ecological issues. According to the Hirola Conservation Programme, in Garissa County, the emergence of farms along the river Tana have blocked giraffe water points, because of which they have to force their way to the river through farms. In order to keep the giraffes away from the farms and to prevent them from destroying crops, farmers use snares and pitfall traps.
In a 2017 update, the Hirola Conservation Programme said that the very first reports of a white giraffe in the wild came in January 2016 in the Tarangire National Park, Tanzania. A second sighting was reported in March 2016 in Ishaqbini conservancy in Garissa county, Kenya. The condition leucism, which leads to the white colour of these giraffes, is different from albinism, because of which animals lack melanin throughout their body.
Leucism, on the other hand, is partial and leads to pale or patchy colouration of the skin, hair, feathers, scales or cuticles, but not the eyes. Essentially, unlike albino animals, leucistic animals retain some essence of their normal pigmentation.
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Being cognizant of one's vibration and striving to keep it higher, puts one in optimum space for ideal health, strengthens the immune system,
warding off dis-ease … allowing clarity to SEE through your soul eyes. Gaia herself can insure this with a little help from your Inner beingness (maintaining love, joy, kindness, compassion, gratitude, creativity, during these chaotic times)!! Trust and Have Faith … KNOW that each moment is Divine!! \0/ and Know we are ALL in this together… Ask and you will receive the guidance …
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Ranking of the 10 most beautiful castles in italy
Perched on majestic mountains, immersed in fairytale landscapes or lapped by the waters… Italian castles, so different from each other, they tell us stories long gone, on the border between reality and legend. Let yourself be led between crenellated walls, towers, curiosities and ancient characters.
10 - Rocca Calascio, Calascio (Abruzzo)
within the Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park, at 1460 m, stands the Rocca di Calascio, in the province of L'Aquila. The imposing medieval structure, all built in white stone, is one of the highest in Italy. Perched in the mountains, it overlooks the ancient village below, now uninhabited. Its undoubted charm has made it a perfect set for several films, including the unforgettable "Lady Hawke" and "The Name of the Rose", but also the most recent "The American" with George Clooney.
9 - Castle of Marostica, Marostica (Veneto)
In reality there are two castles, Upper and Lower, joined by a wall about 1800 meters long. In the pretty town of Vicenza, four doors along the walls allow access to the historic center characterized by the unmissable Chess Square. Every two years there is a real contest game with costumed living characters. Opposite the Lower Castle and the Piazza stands the Doglione, also known as Rocca di Mezzo, once a toll booth.
8 - Aragonese Castle, Ischia (Campania)
It stands on an islet and is connected to the ancient by means of a brick bridge Village of Celsa, now known as Ischia Ponte. Thanks to Alfonso V of Aragon, access to the castle is possible through a tunnel dug into the rock. Before that it could only be accessed by sea. The tunnel, 400 meters long, is illuminated by high skylights which at the time also served as "plumbers" from which boiling oil, stones and other materials were thrown on any enemies. In this castle, in 1952, some scenes of the film "The Green Island Corsair" with Burt Lancaster were shot.
7 - Castel dell'Ovo, Naples (Campania)
And the oldest castle in the city of Naples and, not surprisingly, it is one of the prominent elements in the famous panorama of its gulf. It no longer has its original appearance due to various reconstructions over the centuries.
Its curious name derives from a 'ancient legend: the Latin poet Virgil, also considered a magician in the Middle Ages, hid in the dungeons an egg capable of keeping the entire fortress standing. Its break would have caused not only the collapse of the castle, but also a series of disastrous catastrophes in the city of Naples. During the fourteenth century, the castle suffered extensive damage. To prevent panic from spreading among the people, the queen had to swear that she had replaced the egg.
6 - Scaligero Castle, Sirmione (Lombardy)
One of the most complete and best preserved castles in Italy. It is a rare example of lake fortification. The castle is bathed on all sides by the waters of Lake Garda. On one side there is the dock, once a refuge for the Scaligera fleet. The walls and the three major towers have dovetail battlements. Behind the latter emerges the imposing keep, with below the cells intended for prisoners. It is possible to access the walkways and even get to the top of the latter, as well as enjoy the splendor of the dock.
A sad legend of love he wants Ebengardo's soul to roam the castle in search of his Arice on stormy nights ...
5 - Castel del Monte, Andria (Apulia)
It sure is one of the most mysterious in Italy. Castel del Monte is a thirteenth-century building built by Emperor Frederick II, in today's Municipality of Andria, on a hill at 540 m. Has octagonal plant with a turret in turn octagonal for each corner. No moat or military architectural element, it does not reside in a strategic position, it has narrow spiral staircases that are decidedly uncomfortable for defense and escape functions, slits too narrow to shoot arrows, no stables. It certainly was built according to precise mathematical-astronomical geometries as well as taking into account numerous symbolisms.
But is it really a castle? According to a recent hypothesis, it could be a place for body care based on the model of the Arab hammam. In fact, it has multiple and ingenious systems for channeling and collecting water, tanks and the oldest bathrooms in history. It also has a particular conformation as well as an obligatory internal path. Its unusual shape also seems to recall that of a crown.
4 - Fénis Castle, Fénis (Val d'Aosta)
A scenographic structure: its position on a gentle hill and its elegant crenellated walls lead us to think of an almost fairytale function, rather than a defensive one. IS' one of the best preserved medieval castles in Italy.
Masks with apotropaic function (i.e. useful to drive away evil influences) on the walls, a fresco depicting St. George killing the dragon, the courtyard with a series of essays drawn (one different from the other) holding parchments with proverbs and moral maxims in old French, the surrounding nature… everything brings back legendary lives of a distant bygone era.
Cinematic curiosities: various scenes of "Fracchia against Dracula" and of the television miniseries "La Freccia Nera" were shot in the castle.
3 - Castel Sant'Angelo, Rome (Lazio)
It stands on the right bank of the Tiber, a short distance from the Vatican to which it is connected thanks to a fortified corridor. Modified several times, many rooms were used as prison. There most infamous cell it was the one called Sammalò: the condemned man was lowered into it from above and, because of the very little space, he could neither stand nor lie down. Some cells were reserved for politicians and still others for prominent personalities. The "dungeons" were evasion-proof. There was one luxury cell, reserved only for inmates of a certain value.
The name of the castle derives from the vision had by Pope Gregory the Great: the Archangel Michael sheathing his sword. This vision was interpreted as an omen of the imminent end of the plague, which really happened. To commemorate the event, a statue of an angel crowns the building.
Some curiosities: Puccini set the last act of "Tosca" here; the castle is one of the settings of Dan Brown's "Angels and Demons"; appears in the video game "Assassin's Creed".
2 - Sforzesco Castle, Milan (Lombardy)
It is one of the main ones symbols of Milan and its history. It was built in the th century by Francesco Sforza, on the remains of a previous fortification. Over the centuries it has undergone significant transformations. It is one of the largest castles in Europe. The outer wall of fortifications, called "Ghirlanda", is the oldest part. The four corners are made up of towers, each oriented according to one of the cardinal points. They have two different shapes: South and East cylindrical, North and West square. The whole perimeter is still surrounded by the ancient moat, now no longer flooded. The Torre del Filarete, the highest and most central, is the main entrance. The rear facade is the oldest and here is the so-called Ponticella by Ludovico il Moro: a bridge structure that connected the ducal apartments to the external walls that have now disappeared. Ludovico was locked up in his rooms for the mourning caused by the loss of his beloved wife Beatrice d'Este, later called for this reason "Black rooms".
1 - Miramare Castle, Trieste (Friuli Venezia Giulia)
The Italian castle par excellence to feel like princes and princesses for a day! Surrounded by a lush park, it stands out overlooking the sea, majestically observing the Gulf of Trieste. A prestigious building with an enchanting view! It was built by Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian of Habsburg to share it with his wife Charlotte of Belgium. Definitely a gesture of a true gentleman of the past! A luxurious noble residence that has kept its own precious original furnishings.
In the park there is also the Castelletto: a smaller building that served as a temporary residence for the couple during the construction of the castle.
The only drawback: the sad love story of the fairytale couple. Carlotta lost her reason after the killing of her husband in Mexico and the splendid castle and the romantic Castelletto became the sad scenario of the unhappy fate that did not allow them to enjoy this wonderful home.
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Why Use a Wine Aerator?
Why Do You Need a Wine Aerator?
Which Wine Aerator to Go For?
Well, we can say that the wine aerator is one of the best devices invented for wine drinkers as this gadget can bring out the best in all types of wine (especially red wine). You will therefore drink tastier, more aromatic and more pleasurable wine all the time.
Wine aerators possess the Bernoulli's Principle of increasing the speed of liquid (while pouring wine) while decreasing the pressure needed for the procedure. The whole process allows air to be drawn and mixed in with the wine to make it smell and taste better.
First of all, it's important that you know how a wine aerator is supposed to work so that you can choose the best device for your needs. These days, there are lots of products out there – and obviously, some are better than others.
Of course, you should choose an effective wine aerator in order for your wine to really taste better. And remember, the more stages of air filtration that a particular product has, the better final stage it will produce (which is a well-aerated wine).
The design is important as you would want to be able to use it easily. If something seems too complicated for you, you can always pass up on it.
Looks is equally vital because you might want to display this wine accessory on your counter or bar. This makes it easily accessible while also serving as a decorative item for wine enthusiasts.
On the same note, storage is also a significant feature (it should be easily stored – whether you choose to display it, hide it, or bring it along with you).
Also, anticipate the fact that you will need to clean the unit after using it.
And so, having an easy-to-clean item should also be one of the things to look for in this type of device.
And of course, the price is the final deciding factor on whether to buy a product or not. Keep in mind that a reasonably priced wine aerator is effective, functional, and durable (those things make it worth the price).
Do you swirl the wine in your glass before drinking it? You do this (instinctively or consciously) because you are aerating your wine. You know this act brings out its flavor, right? And yes, it even enhances the wine's aroma (it's not just your imagination – it's a proven fact).
Well, you no longer need to swirl your glass of wine to enjoy it more – if you have a wine aerator, as that's the purpose of wine aerator. The whole process of aerating or mixing air with wine is made simpler and more convenient through the use of this device.
So, yes – with a wine aerator, you can just pour out your favorite wine and drink it immediately. The improved aroma will excite your senses and the taste of fruits and spices in the wine will be more distinct as well. Your desired smooth finish is now made possible in every pour and you will enjoy your wine better.
A wine aerator is a very simple device. Although it comes in different models and designs, they are always easy to figure out, so to speak.
There are different ways to use this gadget (depending on the model). The handheld pour-through device is one of the most common designs. You simply need to hold this gadget with your hand (over your wine glass) while pouring the wine.
There are also pour-through devices that don't need to be held by the hand. These will work just like funnels and are placed on top of the wine glass before the wine is poured through it.
Another common type of wine aerator comes in a model that attaches on the opening of a wine bottle. It will create a spout when pouring out the wine from the bottle to your glass.
Perhaps, the simplest and less advanced forms of wine aerator come in the form of a whisk. This is actually effective, as whisking wine can effectively incorporate air into the liquid component. It's as manual as it goes (for this model) and that's why it's the less impressive model as well (but it sure works better than manually swirling). If you can imagine beating wine the way you beat eggs, this model might appeal to you.
If you always find yourself swirling the wine in your glass before drinking, you undoubtedly need a wine aerator. Using this device is very convenient and it also works quickly in aerating your wine (sometimes, you can get impatient, right?).
And of course, the main reason for requiring the use of a wine aerator is that you want better-tasting wine. This device makes that possible – for both cheap and expensive wine. Yes, you will literally taste (and smell) the difference of wines poured directly into a glass and wines that are poured through a wine aerator.
Check out a few of the best wine aerators that are available on the market right now. The products below are some of the favorite picks by avid wine drinkers.
This model is a top rated wine aerator. As a wine aerator that works like a handheld funnel, this model comes with a rubber grip – so, it's really easy to hold with one hand while you're pouring the wine bottle with your other hand. It's also very light (only about 7 ounces), so holding it won't give you any trouble at all.
Made of acrylic plastic, this is safe to use and quite durable as well. And since it's very attractive-looking, you would want to display it on your wine counter (perhaps, with your other wine accessories).
Because of its simple design, it's very easy to clean after using it. You can either hand wash it or put it in the dishwasher.
Storing this unit is trouble-free, too. It's slim and compact, so you can choose to put it inside the cabinet if you want it out of sight. But if you choose to keep it around (for easy access and for display), you can use the stand that it comes in with.
This model uses a simple aeration system that's effective and easy to understand. You will find that your wine will taste better when using it, that's for sure.
It uses safe materials (acrylic plastic).
It comes in an attractive design and can be displayed.
The shape of the unit can cause an overflow of wine if you pour too quickly.
Wine can continue to drip after use, so placing it on the stand will help reduce the mess.
This model of aerator for the wine bottle is a device that can be attached to the opening of a wine bottle. Since you don't need to hold it, your other hand stays free. The aeration process takes place as wine is poured into your glass. There are holes on the unit that pulls in air from the outside to mix with the wine that's being poured.
The Vintorio's design comes with a rubber base that snuggles securely onto the opening of wine bottles (it fits all sizes of wine bottles). Because of this, you won't need to worry about leaks and spills as you pour out your favorite wine into your glass. In fact, even the tip of the spout is ergonomically designed to pour out smoothly and easily.
This unit also uses acrylic plastic, so that it's safe to come into contact with food. The overall design is also very attractive that you'll be proud to use it all the time. In fact, both the design and the functionality of this model are so good that it's also an ideal gift for wine lovers.
In spite of its seemingly complicated structure, this model is also a simple wine aerator device. It's actually easy to disassemble, so you can easily and effectively clean it as well. The best way to clean the unit of wine residue is by handwashing it (under running water).
Needless to say, this model is simple, effective and very convenient to use. It's also quite cheap, that's why it's my favorite.
This model attaches to the bottle, so your other hand is free.
There are no leaks because it comes with a rubber base.
It comes with an efficient spout, so smooth pouring of wine is always achieved.
It needs some assembly – and when not assembled properly, there can be leaks.
Sometimes the spout can get clogged with wine, so pouring at an angle is sometimes needed.
This model of aerator for wine is another handheld wine aerator device, but it's quite light (at 14.9 ounces), so you won't find it hard to hold over your glass while pouring wine. It also comes with a non-slip grip – so you can securely hold it while aerating your wine.
This unit comes with 3 aeration stages for the maximum introduction of air into your wine. You can actually watch the process as it unfolds right before your eyes because the entry point already has an umbrella-like structure that starts off the whole aeration process.
You see, hitting the umbrella will make wine splash over the sides of the device. The liquid will then go through many holes which will again introduce more air into the wine. And finally, the liquid will go through the final holes that lead out into your glass.
In spite of seeming complicated (with 3 aeration stages), this is yet another simple unit that's also attractive to look at. And since it comes with a stand, you can display it for your friends (and fellow wine lovers) to see.
I particularly like this model because of its 3 aeration stages. Its quality and functionality make it worth every penny.
It has an efficient 3-stage filtration system for the best aeration process.
The design is stylish that you will be proud to display it.
There can be some smell of plastic when first used.
Left over wine can continue to drip and cause some mess.
The Zazzol wine aerator is yet another handheld type of device. It only weighs around 14 ounces, so holding it while pouring wine is not that troublesome. And since it has a large opening, dripping and overflowing can also be avoided.
This model comes with a 3-stage design for its aeration process. When pouring wine into the device, the liquid will first hit an umbrella-like structure that will allow the wine to splash on the sides of the unit (this stimulates air in the surroundings to add to the wine). The wine will then go through several holes before finally passing through the last passage way into your glass.
It's made of acrylic plastic, which is safe and durable. It also comes with an equally attractive stand that allows you to proudly leave the unit in plain sight (for every wine lover to see).
When it comes to cleaning it, don't worry – it's dishwasher safe and can also be rinsed clean under running water.
Interestingly, this model is very similar in design and features with the Vinlux wine aerator previously mentioned. They even belong in the same price range.
As this product has exactly the same features as the Vinlux model, I can say that it's just as good and impressive. However, since it's a little cheaper than the Vinlux, it's more affordable and economical.
It comes with a large opening, overflowing is minimized.
It uses 3 stages of aeration.
You can easily clean it (it's dishwasher safe).
You need both hands to use this aerator.
Since it comes with several parts, disassembling when cleaning can be a bit troublesome.
A lot of people consider this to be the best aerator for red wine. This is not a handheld model of wine aerator – it's one of those attachable pourer types. By fitting the base onto the wine bottle opening (it fits most standard-sized wine bottles, by the way), the liquid will pass through an air-filled chamber before completing the process of wine aeration.
In spite of being made of glass, this unit is light and weighs only about 6.4 ounces. You can therefore easily handle and secure its attachment to the wine bottle.
This model also comes with a stand that also serves as a drying rack. Perhaps, its only obvious fault is that its design doesn't make it very easy to clean. It only comes in 1 piece, you see, so you really don't have a lot of options in cleaning the inside part (especially when wine stains are stubborn).
And of course, you need to be very careful when handling this unit because glass can easily break. Although glass is one of the safest materials for accessories that touch food, it also requires more care.
This is a cute and functional wine aerator that's reasonably priced as well.
It's convenient to use since it attaches to the bottle.
It's safe to come into contact with food since it's made of glass materials.
Since it's light, it won't add much weight to the wine bottle.
Its one-piece design makes it difficult to clean.
It's quite fragile since it's made of glass.
You really can't go wrong with any of the models of wine aerator mentioned above as they can all make your wine taste better. Not only are they effective, they are all attractively designed as well (you will be proud to display them all).
If you prefer having at least of your hands-free, you will probably appreciate the model that attaches itself onto the wine bottle. This way, aeration can take place as you pour the wine into your glass. The Vintorio wine aerator makes for a great buy since it's very affordable and functional as well.
If you prefer to hold the wine aerator as you pour wine into your glass, you can go for any of the Vinturi, Vinlux, or Zazzol models. The Vinturi, however, only has 1 stage of aeration while the Vinlux and Zazzol models come with 3 stages. And so, if you are particular with this feature, choosing between Vinlux and Zazzol will probably work better for you.
While the Soiree model is also good, keep in mind that it's made of glass and is therefore more delicate than the other models (which are all made of high-quality acrylic plastic). Also, of all the models of wine aerators mentioned above, this model is the hardest to clean.
All in all, you can take your pick from the above products and choose the best aerator for a wine that suits your needs. It's about time that you stop swirling your wine to manually aerate it, right?


I need to find a local gunsmith that I can trust to work on my 1911 but have been unable to find anyone.
Does anyone here know or is anyone here a gunsmith in the Racine/Kenosha area?
Charlie Milazzo is a member of the American Pistolsmiths Guild and a very very good 1911 smith. He works in East Troy Wisconsin. Let me know if you want his number.
I found the full address online and when I put it into Google Maps street view all I saw was houses. It is a person's house or an actual shop?
I don't care either way, I just want to know if I show up.
it's his house he works out of the basement set up like a shop no overhead.
He gets all my business.
Could you send me charlie's info. Im in kenosha and always have projects in mind. Only place i have found is gander if you want high prices and a long wait.
Charlie gets all my work. He is a perfectionist, quick and reasonable.
Do either of these two do HiPower work?
Charlie does. I have pictures of mine.
I don't know how to post them.
this maybe dumb question but can you put front strap serrations/lines on a alum frame 1911.
B, yes you can have them added. I had asked about it once and seem to remember that they would only do 30lpi, lines or stippling on aluminum famed guns. You then have to have the frame re-anodized. its a big $$ process. You can always use 1" 3m brand non-slip tape from the hardware store, or the "bolt" on checkered front strap.
You can send them to me and I'll post them. If you really want, send me an IM with your email.
You could set up a photobucket account for yourself. Do you have a 15 year old running around your house to show you how to do it?
That thing is sweet, if I do say so myself. What does the trigger break at, do you know? Is the reset any better?
You want me to put these up in the Browning forum?
The trigger breaks at about 4 lbs. The reset is long due to the design of the HP.
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Everyday DSP for Programmers: DC and Impulsive Noise Removal
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For the last installment of Everyday DSP for Programmers, we'll take a look at how to remove unwanted cruft from a signal. Real-world signals can come with all kinds of unwanted noise and biases. A DC bias can wreak havoc on many DSP algorithms because the bias accumulates in the algorithm and saturates the output. The bias doesn't even have to be pure DC to cause problems. The low frequency hum of power lines is pervasive, and most electronic signals ride on top of a 60 Hz sine wave in the US and 50 Hz in Europe. Other data sources can have their own biases that need to be removed.
Another insidious type of noise is impulsive noise. Sometimes called spikes, sparkles, fliers, or outliers, these high-intensity deviations from normal input values can be hard to remove from a signal without affecting the values around them. Averaging tends to spread them out when they should be simply removed from the input signal altogether.
We'll explore how to remove both of these undesirable signal components, starting with DC removal.
DC Removal
The obvious way to remove the DC component of a signal is to take a long moving average of the signal, and subtract the average out of the signal. This works okay, but due to the frequency response of a moving average, some of the low frequencies just above DC will get attenuated as well. Designing a high-pass FIR filter will result in similar issues with the added cost of it being fairly computationally expensive. We can do better.
We can use a simple IIR filter, similar to the complex resonator used for frequency detection to remove the DC bias. Whereas the complex resonator only responded to a narrow frequency band, this filter will only attenuate a narrow frequency band at DC. Here's the formula for it:
w(t) = x(t) + α·w(t-1)
y(t) = w(t) - w(t-1)
Where y(t) is the output of the filter, x(t) is the current input sample, w(t) is an intermediate value that acts like a history of the DC value of the signal, and α is a scale factor that widens or narrows the filter. If α is 1, the filter will pass everything through, and if it's 0, nothing gets through. Neither of those values are very useful, but if α is close to 1, it creates a narrow stop band at the DC frequency.
To implement this formula in JavaScript is fairly straightforward:
function dcRemoval(x, w, alpha) {
var w_n = x + alpha*w;
return { w: w_n, y: w_n - w };
prev = dcRemoval(signal, prev.w, 0.9);
The function needs to return both the output value and the intermediate value w so that it can be provided to the next function call. In this code the stream of prev.y values constitute the output of the filter, and it looks like the following graph for an input signal that changes its DC value over time (click to start and stop the animation):
The blue signal is a sine wave that rides on top of a DC signal that shifts up or down periodically. The red signal shows the output of the filter, and you can see that the DC signal transitions are slow enough that the filtered signal barely moves before the filter compensates for the change in the DC signal. If the DC transitions were sharper, the filter wouldn't be able to compensate immediately, but it would still return the signal to zero bias pretty quickly. The filter also doesn't attenuate the sine wave at all, even though it's a fairly low frequency sine wave.
DC Removal Frequency Response
We can look at the impulse response of this IIR filter to get a sense of how it looks in the frequency domain. Here is what we get for two different values of α:
The blue signal shows an α of 0.9, and the red signal shows an α of 0.99. We can see that as the impulse runs through the filters, both versions start out passing DC, but fairly quickly start attenuating it. The blue filter stops the DC faster, but it also attenuates higher frequencies more than the red filter. The red filter takes longer to stop the DC values, but has a much narrower stop band. Both filters end up with a very smooth response after running through enough samples. It's a nice, simple filter that can come in handy when you need to strip out DC bias from a high frequency signal.
Impulsive Noise
Impulsive noise can be particularly nasty because once these spikes get into your signal, they are hard to remove by conventional methods without messing up the underlying signal. As an example, say we have a sine wave input, but it has some white noise in it that we want to remove with a moving average filter. Unfortunately, we also have some random periodic spikes in the signal that are coming in for some reason out of our control. Here's what happens to the filtered output:
Not good. The signal gets highly distorted because the moving average spreads each spike out over the signal. The filter is even a smooth FIR filter with a cut-off frequency set at four times the signal frequency. The problem is the spikes have infinite frequency content, so some of their energy passes right through the filter. They are very hard to remove completely.
Impulsive Noise Removal
What we need is a way to detect these impulse spikes and adjust them to be of similar value to the signal around them. Conceptually, this could be done by putting bounds on how much the signal could change in a single sample and detecting when a sample exceeds those bounds with normal samples on either side of it. Here's a neat little algorithm that does essentially that, but with bounds that are dynamically determined from the local behavior of the signal:
y(t) = mean(t..t-N+1) + (Npos - Nneg)*Dpos / N2
Where y(t) is the output, mean(t..t-N+1) is the average of N samples, Npos and Nneg are the number of samples above and below the average, and Dpos is the sum of the differences between the Npos samples and the average (Dneg could also be used, as it should be the same value). If you think about it, an impulse spike will skew the average so that there are fewer samples on its side of the average, and more samples on the opposite side. The algorithm adjusts the average in the opposite direction of the impulse by an amount proportional to the size of the impulse to cancel it out.
This algorithm does require a bit more bookkeeping, but the code is still pretty reasonable:
function impulseRemoval(samples) {
var N = samples.length;
var mean = samples.reduce(function(sum, x) { return sum + x }) / N;
var tallies = samples.reduce(function(tallies, x) {
if (x > mean) {
tallies.pos++;
tallies.diff += x - mean;
if (x < mean) tallies.neg++;
return tallies;
}, { pos: 0, neg: 0, diff: 0 });
return mean + (tallies.pos - tallies.neg)*tallies.diff / (N*N);
The tallies object is the result of a reduce function that runs through the samples tallying up the samples greater than and less than the mean and accumulating the positive differences from the mean. It may seem like this task could be accomplished in less operations, but after all is said and done, detecting the impulses and adjusting the output will still require a similar amount of work if done a different way. Plus, this method gives us some extra smoothing with the averaging.
Here's what the impulsive noise removal function does to our noisy, sparkly input signal when added just in front of the FIR filter:
As you can see, it doesn't perfectly recover the desired signal, but it does a much better job than the FIR filter alone. If there's no other way to remove impulsive noise upstream, this impulsive noise removal algorithm can be a good option for significantly cleaning up a signal.
So there you have it, two more simple algorithms for removing undesirable bias and noise from your signals. That about wraps up this series on DSP programming. We've covered a lot of ground, but of course, there's plenty more to digital signal processing. If you're interested in learning some of these concepts in more depth or learning some more advanced stuff, I'll give another plug for Richard Lyons' Understanding Digital Signal Processing. Otherwise, I hope you enjoyed learning the basics of DSP, and that you appreciate how much you can do with some simple addition and multiplication. It's hard to believe, but that's most of what DSP algorithms are about.
Other DSP posts:
Sampling Theory
Step Response of Averaging
Signal Variance
Signal Envelopes
Frequency Measurement
The Discrete Fourier Transform
The DFT in Use
Spectral Peak Detection
FIR Filters
Frequency Detection
DC and Impulsive Noise Removal
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This article presents results of innovative surveys that tracked academic high achievers from five countries to wherever they moved in the world to directly measure at the micro level the channels through which high-skilled emigration affects sending countries. There are high levels of emigration and of return and the income gains to the best and brightest from migrating are an order of magnitude greater than any other effect. Most high-skilled migrants from poorer countries remit but involvement in trade and foreign direct investment is rare. Fiscal costs vary widely but are much less than the benefits to the migrants themselves.


Rather often, the Member of the Month is someone the whole association has seen and heard about already. This might not necessarily be the case with our newest Member of the Month, Damien Latacz, a Frenchman from AEGEE-Aachen. He became a member less than a year ago, but already participated in many events. He is a member of his local's board, was one of the main organisers of the Night of the Seven Antennae and is already famous for traveling Europe as much as his limited time allows. Read more about him in this interview!
The AEGEEan: Damien, please introduce yourself, your studies and your most famous character traits.
Damien: Hello, my name is Damien Latacz, 26 year old French guy now living in Germany for the last two years. I am doing a double master: metallurgical engineering in Aachen where I live and process engineering in France where my university was kind enough to let me go away. I am quite a cheerful person, and probably a bit annoying too!
I have two passions which are cooking and hiking. I spend hours every day trying new recipes and techniques. And every year I spend weeks alone in the mountains in my tent, preferably in winter because I love snow!
When and why did you become a member of AEGEE?
I became a member last June because one good friend of mine was in the board and told me it was fun. So I went to the weekly meeting to check it out, and it was indeed great. I had the opportunity to be a helper for our Summer University (SU) a few weeks after, which was a good way to get involved quickly.
Was it a surprise to you when you got the information that you were elected Member of the Month?
Yes! I thought you had to be already quite famous to be elected. But I am really happy, it is a real motivation boost.
Being quite a new member, you nevertheless were already active both on local and European level. What gave you the motivation to become so active?
Well, I like meeting new people, talking with them, sharing our points of view. It is the best way to improve yourself and discover something new. And I also love to organise events, there is always something challenging, something you have never done before, and you need to understand it and adapt.
And on the European level you have a chance to discover a new culture, another way of doing things, and you can have a voice in AEGEE. It's not often that you get a chance to say what you think and try to improve your world on a scale as large as AEGEE.
It might be frightening sometimes, but it's a rare opportunity, and that's what gives me motivation: facing something challenging and just thinking "Okay, let's do it!".
You are a board member and even the Vice President. What exactly are your tasks in the board of AEGEE-Aachen?
My official position is Internal Relations and Vice President. We have Working Groups in Aachen, they do a lot of work. Part of my job is to help them and make sure they have everything they need, but at the same time make sure they follow the general goals of our association, which is a bit tricky sometimes. But in the last months I also spent a lot of time planning the Night of the Seven Antennae, now I can focus again on improving the structure of our local.
You were one of the main organisers of the Night of the Seven Antennae. What did you like best about the event?
When we knew we were one of the organising locals, we were really happy. For me the event was a bit of everything: celebrating the birthday of AEGEE, debating about our future in Europe, sharing our vision with other cities. I love the fact that it is possible to do an event that includes all of it.
We also had some really interesting speakers in Aachen, from the European Parliament for example. That's what I liked the most, and I hope the participants did too: having the opportunity to talk face to face with these people, and just sharing our ideas even if we come from two different worlds.
Where there any obstacles during the planning process or the event itself? How did you manage to overcome them?
Oh, there were a lot of obstacles! And planning an event where seven cities spread across Europe have to gather at some point is not easy. What should we do? When? And of course how can we do such a live-stream?
But we managed it because we worked all together. All seven organisers talked a lot and we helped each other a lot during the previous months.
I think the key is not being afraid to ask for help or to take decisions even if it is risky. At some point it doesn't matter what people may think of you, you just have to try.
What was your best AEGEE related experience so far?
My best AEGEE experience was for sure organising the birthday dinner of AEGEE-Aachen. It is nothing extraordinary but the atmosphere was amazing. 40 people from Aachen and some friends from other antennae were there. Of course I didn't cook everything all by myself, I had some amazing cooks helping me, but sharing my passion with them, and watching everybody having fun, laughing and even dancing… It was really pure joy for me!
How often can someone expect to see you wearing a polar bear suit?
Not that often actually. I prefer wearing my usual French styled outfit and hugging the polar bears around me. If you haven't tried it yet, you should: best hug ever!
What would you say to someone who has never heard about AEGEE concerning becoming a member?
Whatever you want to do, there is a place for you in AEGEE. If you like to organise events, if you want to change Europe because you don't like the way it is, or if you just want to drink a beer with some new people, you can find it in AEGEE.


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Back in those days radio was pretty much a simple high power transmitter and they had no channels or frequency tuners and such as today. They used spark gap radios that basically transmitted on ALL frequencies at the same time. It was very crude and only one person could transmit at a time and all others had to wait and listen. Operators would get mad at others that transmitted since it blocked what the other station could hear. Think of it like an old party line phone.
My understanding was one had to be quite pedantic and timely to transmit. As in, you had your appointed time and allotment of time, after which you indicated whether you were finished or were up for any Q n A. It had to follow a schedule to allow for the flow of information. Emergency services must have been a challenge!


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African Gray's and Amazon's are too noisy; Lorri's need special food; Cockatoo's are destructive. It's quite a tough decision if you've been around the different breeds.
Choosing a bird is like choosing a dog that is going to live for 40-80 years. I eventually narrowed it down to two breeds, which would fit my lifestyle: the eclectus and the pionus.
Piper is a white- capped pionus. I chose him because of the breeds versatility. They don't normally travel in flocks, they don't eat a lot of fruit (some birds need a lot of fruit to stay healthy), they don't chirp like those annoying cockatiels, and they tend to mate for life. Translation: he can be left home alone while I work, he won't scream to communicate with the outside birds, and he will bond nicely with people.
One thing I wasn't expecting was the amount of people who didn't think he was a parrot because he didn't have pretty colours. He's green and blue with a peach bum. The peach colour is on his underside though and isn't visible if he isn't flying above you.
I found it weird that my parrot was boring so I researched him. It turns out that birds can see better than us humans. For starters, they can see ultraviolet light, whereas our eyes are sensitive to it and we loose our colour perception (when white glows and everything becomes purple).
Birds also have four dimensions of colour, which means everything that we see, they see in more vibrant hues. So a boring black crow to a bird is actually quite colourful and attractive.
Birds also use florescent colours to attract each other. That's why some species have weird reflective markings: like a budgies cheek, a crows feather tips, or a ringneck's, ring of colour around his neck. Take a good look at Piper again at the top of the page. Those multicolour feathers on the back of his head going down his neck are his reflective markings. They extend down his back and make him a pretty flamboyant bird when viewed by other birds, so he's only a boring green/ blue hue to us.
Birds have many other advantages with their eyes and head. It is the most important part of their features for survival. The positioning of their eyes gives them a broader view than humans and they can also rotate their neck at least 180 degrees, sometimes more depending on the species. This allows them to see food or enemies and navigate when flying.
Ever wonder why pet birds rarely return home?
The use of giant eyes have to be trained, it's like returning vision to someone who was never able to see and then wondering why they can't identify anything without touching it. Birds need to learn how to navigate or they won't know how. If a pet bird gets loose, unless he was taught how to find home again, he might not come back. You just have to hope he can't fly far enough to get completely lost. This is why it's good to let birds have a little bit of flight inside the house every now and again before you clip their wings (they learn to navigate how to land, and when they start getting obnoxious you clip them; some don't need to be kept clipped it depends on behavior).
It's sad that some birds are kept in cages. If they are looked after properly and trained they can learn to do everything a dog can do (fetch, rollover, speak). It takes time and patience but with a 40-80 year lifespan it just might be worth it.


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Thanks in advance for any advice/info.
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Not sure what caused this glitch, will report back if it reoccurs.
Yes, version 1.8.4 is way outdated. Most probably this was a bug that was fixed long ago.
Please let me know if there are any problems with 2.5.


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Show #211 | Guests: David Gans, Meredith Hagedorn, Ronit Widmann-Levy | Show Summary: The small suburban theater with a "We Support Planned Parenthood" sticker on the window. The touring musician who's careful what t-shirt he wears at gas stations in the South. The multi-stage venue producing "Peter and the Wolf" in four languages.
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'Luuuk' banking malware may have stolen €500,000 in a week
Kaspersky Lab says the professional criminal group behind the operation is very active
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A European bank may have lost as much as €500,000 (US$682,000) in a week earlier this year, according to Kaspersky Lab, which analyzed data on a server used in attacks against online banking users in Italy and Turkey.
In a blog post Wednesday, the Russian security company didn't identify the bank or why it chose to reveal the possible theft six months later. The financial institution has been notified of the discovery, and Kaspersky said is in contact with law enforcement.
On Jan. 20, Kaspersky analysts discovered a command-and-control server for a piece of malware that executed so-called man-in-the-browser attacks on victims' computers. In that type of attack, malware intervenes during an online banking session and can manipulate or steal data.
Two days later, the fraudsters removed all of the "sensitive components" from the server, Kaspersky wrote. That indicates the cybercriminals may have known someone else was looking at it.
The fraud campaign was nicknamed "Luuuk" by Kaspersky after that name appeared in a file path of the server's administrator control panel. It appears the server managed the theft of funds from victims' accounts, automatically transferring the money to the accounts of "mules," or people who agree to receive the funds for a cut and transfer the bulk of the funds onward.
Server logs indicated that as much as €500,000 may have been transferred in a single week, wrote Kaspersky's Global Research and Analysis Team. The data indicated around 190 victims. Analysts also saw on the server descriptions of fraudulent transfers and the IBAN (international bank account number) numbers for victims and money mules.
Kaspersky hasn't seen a sample of the actual malware that was on victims' computers. But data on the server indicated it is similar in functionality to the infamous Zeus banking malware.
The Luuuk malware collected the logins and passwords of victims and one-time passcodes. Since one-time passcodes typically expire in a few minutes, this type of banking malware will use the code to quickly log into the victim's account.
The attackers checked the victim's balance and then conducted several fraudulent transactions automatically, likely "in the background of a legitimate banking session," the company wrote.
There are other indicators that the group is still very active, Kaspersky wrote, although it did not give further details.
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9 out of 10 Brits letting drink drivers drive away
By Mike McAdam on November 16, 2015 in Press Releases
Following the Department for Transport's report released today (26 September), which estimates that drink drive deaths increased by around 17 per cent compared to 2011, new consumer research from Kabbee on behalf of not-for-profit drink drive campaign Don't Be That Someone has revealed that only 1 in 10 British adults always stop their peers from drinking and driving. In fact, the results of the research project suggest that 1 in 3 Brits have knowingly accepted lifts from individuals even though they believed those individuals had drunk too much to drive to the best of their abilities. The findings will increase pressure on the government to adopt the recommendations of the North Report and lower the legal drink-drive limit from the current 80mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood to 50mg.
The results of the Kabbee research suggest that many British adults have lax attitudes to drinking and driving: 30 per cent of the drivers surveyed said that they had gotten behind the wheel the morning after consuming either 4 pints, 4 large glasses of wine, or 9 shots over the course of the previous evening; just under 1 in 3 Brits (32 per cent) admitted to having accepted a ride from someone they worried was still over the limit the morning after a night of drinking.
When asked where they drew the line at accepting lifts from potentially over-the-limit drivers, just over 1 in 10 respondents (12 per cent) to the Kabbee study said that they would do so if their would-be driver had consumed 2 large glasses of wine or 3 pints of beer in the 5 hours before the proposed journey. However, a similar proportion (8%) only drew the line at accepting a lift from someone who had consumed more than 4 large glasses of wine or 5 pints of beer prior to driving. 1 in 20 respondents said they wouldn't accept a ride from someone who had consumed a single pint 5 hours or less beforehand.
When asked why they had accepted lifts from potentially over-the-limit drivers, almost 1 in 10 respondents replied that it was because they felt they had 'no other way home'. More than 1 in 10 Brits (14 per cent) said they did so because the driver's abilities didn't 'seem' impaired to them, while 1 in 20 said that they accepted a lift from someone who might be over the limit because they felt doing so was safer than taking the bus home.
Most significantly, the study revealed that the vast majority of UK adults (88 per cent) do not consistently stop people they know have been drinking from driving. Just over 1 in 10 of those polled (11 per cent) said that they felt 'it wasn't their place'; another 1 in 10 said that they hadn't stopped potentially over-the-limit drivers because they 'seemed okay' and 'could make their own decisions'.
Mike McAdam, founder of the Don't Be That Someone campaign, commented: "Typical anti-drink drive campaigns target potential drink drivers. But if we're going to make a difference, we need to go beyond what's 'typical'. That's why we're targeting the non-drivers. We want passengers to turn down lifts from friends who have been drinking and find themselves and their would-be drivers another way home – and that's not a lot to ask now that buses and minicabs are so accessible and affordable. And we ask anyone who sees someone get behind the wheel after drinking to report it to the police. Stopping a drink driver is heroic – and it could well save lives."
Phil Makinson, co-founder of Kabbee, commented: "The DfT's provisional figures showing a year-on-year rise in the number of people killed in drink-drive collisions are highly disturbing. We're supporting the Don't Be That Someone campaign because we also believe that passengers have an important role to play in dissuading people from drink-driving. At the very least, we hope the shocking statistics we're releasing today will convince people who are going out drinking to sort their transport out before they leave the house."
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Rare Photos Of NYC Underground In The 70s And 80s A.K.A Hell On Wheels
EP4PRO, May 11th, 2017, in ep4records
During the late 70's and early 80's, New York City's subway system was one of the most dangerous places a person could be. Lucky for those of us who never had the chance to see it, Swiss photographer Willy Spiller was there, and the dark and atmospheric series of photos he took has now come to be known as Hell On Wheels.
A New York resident between the years of 1977 and 1984, Spiller witnessed the birth of rap music, the rise of grafitti, and Ed Koch's election as mayor. Unfortunately, he also witnessed a spike in crime, a large portion of which took place in the city's underground quarters. The rate of violent incidents in the New York subway was so high by 1980 that the NYPD had over 2300 police officers patrolling the system at all times. Spiller took his chances and documented what he saw.
Though the photos were first released in 1984, Hell On Wheels had its glory restored in 2016. Sturm & Drang publishers put Spiller's work to print in a limited edition series of hardcover, vivid colour coffee table books. "These images hardly tell a story of crime and danger," Dr. Tobia Bezzola writes in the book's chilling forward. "Willy Spiller doesn't discover darkness in the underground but rather an idiosyncratic, vivid realm of its own."
Read more: http://www.boredpanda.com/hell-on-wheels-new-york-underground-photography-80s/


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Q: In "The Time Ships" by Stephen Baxter, Do Constructors Become Watchers? Obvious spoilers. Don't read this question unless you've read the book.
At the end of The Time Ships, our protagonist, is taken to the beginning of his current universe's time by the Universal Constructors.
When they break the T=0 barrier, they end up in a super-universe apparently created by the Watchers. Whom we have seen glimpses of throughout the story.
The Constructors aren't mentioned again.
One of Baxter's hallmarks is detailed explanation, but this little section before the end is a little light on his typical detail.
Perhaps this is meant to be an unimportant detail, secondary to the protagonist's goal of finally being reunited with Weena and attempting to, erm, fix the whole Morlock/Eloi situation.
Do the Constructors become the Watchers?
If so, why do the Watchers resemble humans (in some bizarre twisted way), while the Constructors are basically rectangles of yocto-cilia.

A: It is hardly surprising Baxter is light on detail. He is trying to convey concepts far beyond anything we can fully imagine or understand. This is, of course, the business of a science-fiction (SF) writer. This is being done poetically. That is to say, through imagery, allusions and hints while leaving it up to the imagination of the reader.
A brief look at what was hopefully the right section of the novel, there is an indication that the Watchers and Constructors are different. At least, that seems reasonably clear. This does suggest they it is unlikely the Constructors eventually become the Watchers. Although that could be a hypothetical path of their future development.
The definitive indication is that the Constructors only go as far as the "barrier of time", while the Watchers of Optimal History (as they are called) go far beyond that into the Multiplicity. This seems to be a Victorian equivalent of what we would call the multiverse.
This answer can offer one person's reading of The Time Ships, which is my own, that I believe that it was baxter's intention that the Constructors and the Watchers are not only different, but they are following different histories and are conducting different projects. Each represents alternative ways of dealing with the universe of The Time Ships. In which case, it is doubtful the Constructors do become the Watchers.

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Q: Responsive image - Different images on different screen size Hi community and thanks in advance for your help.
My problem is following, I would like to display some images while on computer screen but switch those images to only one composite image on mobile devices. Here is the code I have:

@media screen and (max-width:480px) {
    .hidden_mobile {
        display:none;
        background-image: url("http://julienleveau.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Mobile-version.jpg");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
 background-size: contain;
    }
}

So far it works on computer but on mobile it doesn't. It just displays the images on top of each others.
Thank you

A: You have 2 problems here:
1) The elements that you are trying to hide in mobile have an inline display:block that overrides the display:none in your stylesheet. That's why you keep seeing the images in mobile. In the running snippet below, I removed all the inline styles, and moved the margins to a class in the stylesheet.
You can read more about CSS rule specificity here: https://www.smashingmagazine.com/2007/07/css-specificity-things-you-should-know/
2) Even if you delete the inline styles, you wouldn't see the background image you want, because you added it to an element that had display:none. You need to add that background image to a different element, which I created in the div with class .mobile_only.
With these 2 changes, applied in the snippet below, you can see the different images depending on the resolution of your screen.

.hidden_mobile {
height: auto; width: 100%; margin: 0 auto 15px;
}
@media screen and (max-width:480px) {
  .hidden_mobile {
    display: none;
  }
  .mobile_only {
    height: 250px;
    background-image: url("http://julienleveau.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Mobile-version.jpg");
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-size: contain;
  }
}
<link href="https://stackpath.bootstrapcdn.com/bootstrap/4.1.0/css/bootstrap.min.css" rel="stylesheet" />


Depositions are used in all types of legal cases, including family law cases. When you a deposed, an attorney asks you a series of questions that you answer under oath. A court reporter is present to record your answers for the official transcript. Answering questions during a deposition is much like giving testimony in a courtroom. You are under oath, and your answers can be used to challenge your testimony in court if your testimony is different from the answers during your deposition.
Our New York family law lawyers assist clients in preparing for depositions. In most cases, clients are more comfortable and confident about the deposition after spending time with their attorney preparing for the deposition. Below are tips that our New York family law lawyer offers clients when conducting deposition preparation.
Listen carefully to each question. Do not begin your answer until the attorney completes the question. If you did not hear the question clearly or you do not understand the questions, you should ask the attorney to repeat or clarify the question.
Do not estimate or guess when answering a question. You should say that you do not know the answer to a question if you honestly are not sure of the answer. You do not need to explain why you do not know the answer, simply that you do not know the answer. The attorney may ask you to guess or estimate. Do not guess or estimate unless directed to do so by your attorney.
Ask to confer with your attorney. A deposition is not a trial. Your attorney cannot answer a question for you nor can he tell you how to answer a question. However, you have the right to confer with your attorney at any time during the deposition by asking to do so.
Do not volunteer information. This rule applies to testimony in a courtroom too. Listen carefully to the question and only provide information in response to the question. Volunteering information, trying to explain an answer, or trying to justify an answer can lead to providing information that the other attorney may not know to ask about during the deposition.
Do not lose your temper. You need to remain calm and polite during the deposition. The attorney may ask you questions designed to make you angry or frustrated to elicit a certain response from you. Do not fall for this tactic. If you believe you are losing your temper, you should ask your attorney for a break to confer with him.
Tell the truth. Do not try to script your answers to be evasive or stretch the truth. Lying under oath is perjury, which is a crime. You must tell the truth in a deposition as you would in court. Some of the questions may be uncomfortable and difficult in a divorce action, but you must answer honestly. Your New York family law lawyer will help prepare you for some of these questions based on the facts in your divorce case. Remember, you can take a break or ask to confer with your attorney.
Be careful of open-ended and compound questions. The other attorney is attempting to elicit as much information as possible to use against you in your divorce action. Asking questions such as "Is that all" is a way to encourage you to continue talking even though you answered the question. Also, compound questions can be confusing. If the question has multiple sections, request that the attorney ask each section one at a time allowing you to respond to each part before moving to the next section.
You are not alone at your deposition. Your New York family law lawyer is in the room with you, listening to each question to protect your legal rights. If a question is not within the proper scope of the discovery, your attorney will object. Even though your attorney cannot answer for you, he is not going to allow the other attorney to abuse, disrespect, or harass you nor violate your legal rights. Schedule a consult with an experienced New York divorce lawyer today if you have questions concerning your divorce.


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When women come together and pray, study the Word of God together and encourage one another, wonderful friendships are formed and lives are changed forever!
Being a part of W.O.W. is a great way to connect, find encouragement to keep you growing, and a lift when you need it. We like to have a lot of fun in our journey with God and would love to have you be a part!


The average band D council tax bill in England will rise by £80 this year, the Government has announced.
The average band D council tax bill in England for 2018/19 will cost £1,671, up 5.1% from £1,591 in 2017/18.
As we reported in December last year the Government is allowing authorities to increase council tax by an additional 1% without a local referendum - so they can now increase it by up to 3% rather than 2%.
But some authorities with social care responsibilities can add a 3% 'precept' meaning some could hike bills by up to 5.99% next month - without seeking voters' approval. See our MSE Council tax bills may rise by almost 6% News story for more.
Average council tax bills in non-metropolitan areas, known as shire areas, will be the highest at £1,749, up by £86, whilst the average band D household in London will pay £1,405, an increase of £55 from 2017/18.
If you're going to struggle to pay the increase, there are lots of ways you can manage your council tax payments - see below for full information.
Council tax payments are often made over 10 months, but in April 2013 the Government announced all councils in England must allow you to pay your council tax over 12 months.
If you live in England, contact your council and tell it you want to change to the 12 month payment option.
If you're a full-time student living alone or with other students you don't need to pay council tax, no matter how many of you live together.
If you're a full-time student living with a non-student, you're disregarded, so the non-student is treated as though they live alone and can claim the 25% single person's discount.
If you're a full-time student living with more than one non-student, you're still exempt, but because there are two non-students the house has to pay the full 100% charge.
If you live alone or are classed as the only adult in the home in England, Scotland or Wales, you may be eligible for a single person's discount, meaning a 25% reduction.
Are you eligible for a 'severe mental impairment' discount?
If you live with someone medically certified as having a permanent condition that affects their intelligence and social functioning, eg, Alzheimer's or severe learning difficulties you could be eligible for a 25% council tax discount.
This is because the person you live with is 'disregarded for council tax purposes' in England, Scotland and Wales. See our Council tax discounts for 'severe mental impairment' guide for full information.
Communities Secretary Sajid Javid said: "Council tax in England is 7.6% lower in real terms than it was when we came to Government and we have introduced a legal right for local taxpayers to veto excessive increases."


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Electrodeposition of Nanomodulated Electronic Ceramic Thin Films
Jay A. Switzer, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyFollow
Electrochemistry can be used for the atomic-level architecture of ceramic materials. In this report, ceramic superlattices based on the TlaPbbOc/TldPbeOf system were electrodeposited with individual layer thicknesses as thin as 3 nm. The superlattices were deposited from a single aqueous solution at room temperature, and the layer thicknesses were galvanostatically controlled. Substitution of Tl2O3 into PbO2 appears to stabilize a face-centered cubic structure with an average lattice parameter of 0.536 nm. The lattice parameters for the TlaPbbOc mixed oxides vary by less than 0.3% when the Pb/Tl ratio is varied from 0.84 to 7.3. Because the modulation wavelengths are of electron mean free path dimensions, this new class of degenerate semiconductor metal-oxide superlattices may show thickness-dependent quantum optical, electronic, or optoelectronic effects.
J. A. Switzer, "Electrodeposition of Nanomodulated Electronic Ceramic Thin Films," National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication 804, pp. 185 - 192, United States. Department of Commerce, Jan 1991.
International Conference on the Chemistry of Electronic Ceramic Materials (1990: Aug. 17-22, Jackson, WY)
Oxides - Mixing; Semiconductor Materials - Optical Properties; Electrodeposition; Metal Oxide Superlattices; Modulated Structures; Nanomodulated Electronic Ceramic Films; Ceramic Materials
© 1991 United States Department of Commerce, All rights reserved.


The book series "Künstler im Gespräch" (Artist talks) documents events, installations and exhibitions in and around the vorarlberg museum in Bregenz/Austria. The book series is rigorously structured, but leaves plenty of room for individual implementation, according to the nature of the artists work. The publications always start with an interview, followed by a extensively section with pictures of the event. Specialities of the book design are the variation of paper, the binding and partly colored type. The books are presented in a box that picks up elements of the award winning architecture of the museum.


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