if you take a number, reverse its digits, add it to the original, and repeat.
Usually you will get a palindromic number after a few steps. Palidromic meaning the number equals it self with its digits reversed.
with '69' for example you will get 165, 726, 1353 and then 4884.
for 196 however this process does not seem to stop.
Since a lot of things show clearer patters when done in binary, I looked at the binary case, for some numbers (the first being 22) the pattern of repetition is obvious.
Does the series formed by adding a number to its reversal always end in a palindrome?
If you start with 196, after 9480000 iterations you get a 3924257-digit non-palindromic number. However, there is no known proof that you will never get a palindrome.
will print the lengths of the first 10000 iteration steps of 196 in the decimal number system.
will print the lengths of the first 10000 iteration steps of 22 in the binary number system.
will search for non palindromic numbers in the binary, ternary en quartary number systems upto 100.
show that there are also binary numbers which show now apparent regularity.
To make detection of regularity in the iteration process easier, I took a look at how many consecutive steps the number of digits remains the same.
For a base G, a maximum of ceil(log(G)/log(2))+1 steps the number of digits remains the same.


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I just had a baby and it changes a lot of things. I am discovering the fractioned scrapbooking. Meaning 5 min here and 5 min there. I don't have the luxury to spend hours in front of a project anymore or carefully choose my stamps and embellishments.
I am discovering a brand new way of scrapping which is as interesting. I think more ahead of the projects than I did before, I strategize. It is more brain oriented if I may say… Ideas may come when I have absolutely no time to do anything about it, so when I sit down, I know exactly what glue where and what kind of papers I will use. It is extremely efficient!
For the cover, I used wallpaper leftovers that I glued carton style with special folding for the corners.
For the binder, I wanted to use rings at first but the size of the project had me change my mind and I used backer twine instead.
To embellish each pages, I used big alphabets and chipboards for journaling as well as wood veneers, stamps, dots and masking tape for the finishing touch.
I really enjoy adding bagde as a page decoration. It really gives volume which I particularly appreciate.
I have added golden touches with the dots and stickers to embellish the album and give it a really girly style.
I hope you will enjoy this album.


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Kulturlandschaften Europas ٠ Peenemünde – Von der Waffenschmiede zum Inselparadies
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Director: Martina Treusch
Martina Treusch, born on 05.10.1971 in Odenwald. Following Abitur, she studied veterinary medicine in Leipzig. Between 2000 and 2002 she worked at the Galerie for Contemporary Art in Leipzig in public relations. 2002 - 2003 she trained at the Mibeg Institut in Cologne as scientific editor. She then went to the publisher Walter de Gruyter, Berlin and worked in 2004 for the Cologne Filmhaus. Since then she has worked as a freelance editor and also author, and from 2007 to 2008 she trained as film producer with the iSFF, Berlin.
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supercub MD installation, run one line from master to wheel.
I have found grease gun lines in certified SCs. 3000 psi rating.
Its amazing what people will put into aircraft not worrying about compatability or safety to save a few bucks.
Yeah, but Cimmaron, in this case, it's not about saving a few bucks, it's about using genuine Harley Davidson parts.
You obviously haven't bought Harley parts recently. I think they got their pricing structure from Cessna.
the plastic brake lines with compresion fittings :-? Im not sold on that.
ways of doing things .
Harley's have never ever had a reputation for good brakes.
I understand they have always used aircraft standard material, and you can get them in pretty colours too.
Hard lines is the best way to go . Like Jerry Burr said if the braided type hoses are not secured they will move around on master cyl. application. The teflon lined braided hoses are better than the standard rubber/braided stainless. I have noticed many types of homebuilt aircraft use the teflon lines with brass fittings with apparently no troubles. All of the above just my 2 cents worth.
Lot of spray planes have at least 10 feet of flexible line and they have no problems. Compatibility would be most concern. Some old spray planes ran automotive fluid and mixing either way can be disasterous unless you like landing with the brakes locked. Material jon was talking about sounds exactly like what Cub Crafters sent with the Brake Booosters years ago. The bulk material from aviation supply houses isn't that expensive if you know how to fabricate your own.
The new DOT approved braided steel hoses have come about through a change in the DOT interpretations. Previously it was not possible to get these hoses DOT approved.
The problem is that certain compromises were necessary to get these hoses DOT approved. For example, the ends need to be permanently affixed. This usually means a crimped end. It cannot mean an end that can be loosened again. These are actually not as reliable.
Also, because of some of the rules for wrapping them, it can be difficult to impossible to inspect them properly.
For this reason, racers don't use these DOT lines and in fact, many who are running performance cars on the steet do not either.
I would think that the four issues with brake lines on a Supercub are 1) compatability with fluids, 2) expansion, 3) safety and 4) cost. Heat is probably not an issue on an airplane.
On all grounds, steel brake lines are superior. With cars, the reason that they use brake hoses is because the wheels steer and they cannot use solid steel. But on a good car, every bit of it is steel where it can be steel. It is just better.


text:
//
//  EEProgressHUDResultView.m
//  EEProgressHUD_sample
//
//  Created by Kudo Yoshiki on 12/02/12.
//  Copyright (c) 2012年 Milestoneeee.com. All rights reserved.
//

#import "EEHUDResultView.h"
#import "EEHUDViewConstants.h"

@implementation EEHUDResultView
@synthesize viewStyle = viewStyle_;

- (void)setViewStyle:(EEHUDResultViewStyle)aViewStyle
{
    if (viewStyle_ != aViewStyle) {

        viewStyle_ = aViewStyle;

        //self.backgroundColor = [UIColor whiteColor];

        [self setNeedsDisplay];
    }
}

- (void)drawRect:(CGRect)rect
{
    CGFloat width = self.bounds.size.width;             // 180
    CGFloat height = self.bounds.size.height;           // 60

    // = height
    CGFloat oneSide = (width < height) ? width : height;

    CGPoint center = CGPointMake(width * 0.5, height * 0.5);
    CGFloat r = (oneSide * 0.5);

    /***********************
     (180, 60)のサイズのはず
     描画エリアは中心の(60, 60)にしてる。
        => 揃えた方が綺麗に見えるはず
     ************************/

    // 定義
    CGPoint hidariue, migishita, migiue, hidarishita;
    CGPoint start, relay, end;
    CGFloat innerMargin;
    CGFloat bothExpansion;
    CGFloat ueMargin, hidariMargin, migiMargin, shitaMargin;
    CGFloat theta;

    EEHUDResultViewStyle style = self.viewStyle;

    UIBezierPath *path;
    switch (style) {
        case EEHUDResultViewStyleOK:

            innerMargin = 12.0;
            path = [UIBezierPath bezierPathWithArcCenter:center
                                                  radius:(r - innerMargin)
                                              startAngle:0.0
                                                endAngle:2.0 * M_PI
                                               clockwise:YES];
            path.lineWidth = 8.0;

            [EEHUD_COLOR_IMAGE set];
            [path stroke];

            break;
        case EEHUDResultViewStyleNG:

            innerMargin = 12.0;
            hidariue = CGPointMake(center.x - r + innerMargin, center.y - r + innerMargin);
            migishita = CGPointMake(center.x + r - innerMargin, center.y + r - innerMargin);
            migiue = CGPointMake(center.x + r - innerMargin, center.y - r + innerMargin);
            hidarishita = CGPointMake(center.x - r + innerMargin, center.y + r - innerMargin);

            path = [UIBezierPath bezierPath];
            [path moveToPoint:hidariue];
            [path addLineToPoint:migishita];
            [path moveToPoint:migiue];
            [path addLineToPoint:hidarishita];

            path.lineCapStyle = kCGLineCapRound;
            path.lineWidth = 8.0;

            [EEHUD_COLOR_IMAGE set];
            [path stroke];

            break;

        case EEHUDResultViewStyleChecked:

            innerMargin = 12.0;
            start = CGPointMake(center.x - r + innerMargin, center.y);
            relay = CGPointMake(center.x - 0.2*r, center.y + r - innerMargin);
            migiue = CGPointMake(center.x + r*1.2 - innerMargin, center.y - r + innerMargin);

            path = [UIBezierPath bezierPath];
            [path moveToPoint:start];
            [path addLineToPoint:relay];
            [path addLineToPoint:migiue];

            path.lineCapStyle = kCGLineCapRound;
            path.lineWidth = 8.0;
            path.lineJoinStyle = kCGLineJoinRound;

            [EEHUD_COLOR_IMAGE set];
            [path stroke];

            break;

        case EEHUDResultViewStyleUpArrow:

            innerMargin = 12.0;

            start = CGPointMake(center.x - 0.8*(r-innerMargin), center.y - 0.2*(r-innerMargin));
            relay = CGPointMake(center.x, center.y - (r-innerMargin));
            end = CGPointMake(center.x + 0.8*(r-innerMargin), center.y - 0.2*(r-innerMargin));

            path = [UIBezierPath bezierPath];
            [path moveToPoint:start];
            [path addLineToPoint:relay];
            [path addLineToPoint:end];

            path.lineCapStyle = kCGLineCapRound;
            path.lineWidth = 8.0;
            path.lineJoinStyle = kCGLineJoinRound;

            [EEHUD_COLOR_IMAGE set];
            [path stroke];

            // vertical line

            [path removeAllPoints];

            start = CGPointMake(center.x, center.y - (r-innerMargin));
            end = CGPointMake(center.x, center.y + (r-innerMargin));

            [path moveToPoint:start];
            [path addLineToPoint:end];

            [path stroke];

            break;

        case EEHUDResultViewStyleDownArrow:

            innerMargin = 12.0;
            start = CGPointMake(center.x - 0.8*(r-innerMargin), center.y + 0.2*(r-innerMargin));
            relay = CGPointMake(center.x, center.y + (r-innerMargin));
            end = CGPointMake(center.x + 0.8*(r-innerMargin), center.y + 0.2*(r-innerMargin));

            path = [UIBezierPath bezierPath];
            [path moveToPoint:start];
            [path addLineToPoint:relay];
            [path addLineToPoint:end];

            path.lineCapStyle = kCGLineCapRound;
            path.lineWidth = 8.0;
            path.lineJoinStyle = kCGLineJoinRound;

            [EEHUD_COLOR_IMAGE set];
            [path stroke];

            // vertical line

            [path removeAllPoints];

            start = CGPointMake(center.x, center.y + (r-innerMargin));
            end = CGPointMake(center.x, center.y - (r-innerMargin));

            [path moveToPoint:start];
            [path addLineToPoint:end];

            [path stroke];

            break;

        case EEHUDResultViewStyleRightArrow:

            innerMargin = 12.0;
            start = CGPointMake(center.x + 0.2*(r-innerMargin), center.y - 0.8*(r-innerMargin));
            relay = CGPointMake(center.x + (r-innerMargin), center.y);
            end = CGPointMake(center.x + 0.2*(r-innerMargin), center.y + 0.8*(r-innerMargin));

            path = [UIBezierPath bezierPath];
            [path moveToPoint:start];
            [path addLineToPoint:relay];
            [path addLineToPoint:end];

            path.lineCapStyle = kCGLineCapRound;
            path.lineWidth = 8.0;
            path.lineJoinStyle = kCGLineJoinRound;

            [EEHUD_COLOR_IMAGE set];
            [path stroke];

            // vertical line

            [path removeAllPoints];

            start = CGPointMake(center.x - (r-innerMargin), center.y);
            end = CGPointMake(center.x + (r-innerMargin), center.y);

            [path moveToPoint:start];
            [path addLineToPoint:end];

            [path stroke];

            break;

        case EEHUDResultViewStyleLeftArrow:

            innerMargin = 12.0;
            start = CGPointMake(center.x - 0.2*(r-innerMargin), center.y - 0.8*(r-innerMargin));
            relay = CGPointMake(center.x - (r-innerMargin), center.y);
            end = CGPointMake(center.x - 0.2*(r-innerMargin), center.y + 0.8*(r-innerMargin));

            path = [UIBezierPath bezierPath];
            [path moveToPoint:start];
            [path addLineToPoint:relay];
            [path addLineToPoint:end];

            path.lineCapStyle = kCGLineCapRound;
            path.lineWidth = 8.0;
            path.lineJoinStyle = kCGLineJoinRound;

            [EEHUD_COLOR_IMAGE set];
            [path stroke];

            // vertical line

            [path removeAllPoints];

            start = CGPointMake(center.x - (r-innerMargin), center.y);
            end = CGPointMake(center.x + (r-innerMargin), center.y);

            [path moveToPoint:start];
            [path addLineToPoint:end];

            [path stroke];

            break;

        case EEHUDResultViewStylePlay:

            innerMargin = 12.0;
            start = CGPointMake(center.x + r - innerMargin, center.y);
            relay = CGPointMake(center.x - r + r*(2.0-sqrt(3.0))/2 + innerMargin, center.y + r - innerMargin);
            end = CGPointMake(center.x - r + r*(2.0-sqrt(3.0))/2 + innerMargin , center.y - r + innerMargin);

            path = [UIBezierPath bezierPath];
            [path moveToPoint:start];
            [path addLineToPoint:relay];
            [path addLineToPoint:end];

            [path closePath];

            path.lineCapStyle = kCGLineCapRound;
            path.lineWidth = 8.0;
            path.lineJoinStyle = kCGLineJoinRound;

            [EEHUD_COLOR_IMAGE set];
            [path fill];

            break;

        case EEHUDResultViewStylePause:

            innerMargin = 12.0;
            hidariue = CGPointMake(center.x - r + innerMargin, center.y - r + innerMargin);
            hidarishita = CGPointMake(center.x - r + innerMargin, center.y + r - innerMargin);
            migiue = CGPointMake(center.x + r - innerMargin, center.y - r + innerMargin);
            migishita = CGPointMake(center.x + r - innerMargin, center.y + r - innerMargin);

            [EEHUD_COLOR_IMAGE set];

            // line width = 10.0
            path = [UIBezierPath bezierPath];

            path.lineJoinStyle = kCGLineJoinRound;

            [path moveToPoint:CGPointMake(hidariue.x + 2.0, hidariue.y)];
            [path addLineToPoint:CGPointMake(hidariue.x + 12.0, hidariue.y)];
            [path addLineToPoint:CGPointMake(hidariue.x + 12.0, hidarishita.y)];
            [path addLineToPoint:CGPointMake(hidariue.x + 2.0, hidarishita.y)];

            [path closePath];
            [path fill];

            [path removeAllPoints];

            [path moveToPoint:CGPointMake(migiue.x - 2.0, migiue.y)];
            [path addLineToPoint:CGPointMake(migiue.x - 12.0, migiue.y)];
            [path addLineToPoint:CGPointMake(migishita.x - 12.0, migishita.y)];
            [path addLineToPoint:CGPointMake(migishita.x - 2.0, migishita.y)];

            [path closePath];
            [path fill];

            break;

        case EEHUDResultViewStyleZero:

            innerMargin = 12.0;
            hidariue = CGPointMake(center.x - r + innerMargin, center.y - r + innerMargin);

            [EEHUD_COLOR_IMAGE set];

            [@"0" drawAtPoint:CGPointMake(hidariue.x + 4.0, hidariue.y - 17.0)
                     withFont:[UIFont fontWithName:@"Helvetica-Bold" size:60.0]];

            break;

        case EEHUDResultViewStyleOne:

            innerMargin = 12.0;
            hidariue = CGPointMake(center.x - r + innerMargin, center.y - r + innerMargin);

            [EEHUD_COLOR_IMAGE set];

            [@"1" drawAtPoint:CGPointMake(hidariue.x + 4.0, hidariue.y - 17.0)
                     withFont:[UIFont fontWithName:@"Helvetica-Bold" size:60.0]];

            break;

        case EEHUDResultViewStyleTwo:

            innerMargin = 12.0;
            hidariue = CGPointMake(center.x - r + innerMargin, center.y - r + innerMargin);

            [EEHUD_COLOR_IMAGE set];

            [@"2" drawAtPoint:CGPointMake(hidariue.x + 4.0, hidariue.y - 17.0)
                     withFont:[UIFont fontWithName:@"Helvetica-Bold" size:60.0]];

            break;

        case EEHUDResultViewStyleThree:

            innerMargin = 12.0;
            hidariue = CGPointMake(center.x - r + innerMargin, center.y - r + innerMargin);

            [EEHUD_COLOR_IMAGE set];

            [@"3" drawAtPoint:CGPointMake(hidariue.x + 4.0, hidariue.y - 17.0)
                     withFont:[UIFont fontWithName:@"Helvetica-Bold" size:60.0]];

            break;

        case EEHUDResultViewStyleFour:

            innerMargin = 12.0;
            hidariue = CGPointMake(center.x - r + innerMargin, center.y - r + innerMargin);

            [EEHUD_COLOR_IMAGE set];

            [@"4" drawAtPoint:CGPointMake(hidariue.x + 4.0, hidariue.y - 17.0)
                     withFont:[UIFont fontWithName:@"Helvetica-Bold" size:60.0]];

            break;

        case EEHUDResultViewStyleFive:

            innerMargin = 12.0;
            hidariue = CGPointMake(center.x - r + innerMargin, center.y - r + innerMargin);

            [EEHUD_COLOR_IMAGE set];

            [@"5" drawAtPoint:CGPointMake(hidariue.x + 4.0, hidariue.y - 17.0)
                     withFont:[UIFont fontWithName:@"Helvetica-Bold" size:60.0]];

            break;

        case EEHUDResultViewStyleSix:

            innerMargin = 12.0;
            hidariue = CGPointMake(center.x - r + innerMargin, center.y - r + innerMargin);

            [EEHUD_COLOR_IMAGE set];

            [@"6" drawAtPoint:CGPointMake(hidariue.x + 4.0, hidariue.y - 17.0)
                     withFont:[UIFont fontWithName:@"Helvetica-Bold" size:60.0]];

            break;

        case EEHUDResultViewStyleSeven:

            innerMargin = 12.0;
            hidariue = CGPointMake(center.x - r + innerMargin, center.y - r + innerMargin);

            [EEHUD_COLOR_IMAGE set];

            [@"7" drawAtPoint:CGPointMake(hidariue.x + 4.0, hidariue.y - 17.0)
                     withFont:[UIFont fontWithName:@"Helvetica-Bold" size:60.0]];

            break;

        case EEHUDResultViewStyleEight:

            innerMargin = 12.0;
            hidariue = CGPointMake(center.x - r + innerMargin, center.y - r + innerMargin);

            [EEHUD_COLOR_IMAGE set];

            [@"8" drawAtPoint:CGPointMake(hidariue.x + 4.0, hidariue.y - 17.0)
                     withFont:[UIFont fontWithName:@"Helvetica-Bold" size:60.0]];

            break;

        case EEHUDResultViewStyleNine:

            innerMargin = 12.0;
            hidariue = CGPointMake(center.x - r + innerMargin, center.y - r + innerMargin);

            [EEHUD_COLOR_IMAGE set];

            [@"9" drawAtPoint:CGPointMake(hidariue.x + 4.0, hidariue.y - 17.0)
                     withFont:[UIFont fontWithName:@"Helvetica-Bold" size:60.0]];

            break;

        case EEHUDResultViewStyleExclamation:

            innerMargin = 10.0;

            path = [UIBezierPath bezierPathWithArcCenter:CGPointMake(center.x, center.y + r - 8.0)
                                                  radius:5.0
                                              startAngle:0.0
                                                endAngle:2*M_PI
                                               clockwise:YES];

            [EEHUD_COLOR_IMAGE set];

            [path fill];

            path = nil;
            path = [UIBezierPath bezierPath];

            [path moveToPoint:CGPointMake(center.x, center.y + r - innerMargin - 15.0)];
            [path addLineToPoint:CGPointMake(center.x - 2.0, center.y - r + innerMargin)];
            [path addLineToPoint:CGPointMake(center.x + 2.0, center.y - r + innerMargin)];
            [path closePath];

            path.lineCapStyle = kCGLineCapRound;
            path.lineWidth = 8.0;
            path.lineJoinStyle = kCGLineJoinRound;

            [path stroke];

            break;

        case EEHUDResultViewStyleCloud:

            innerMargin = 2.0;
            bothExpansion = 12.0;
            hidariue = CGPointMake(center.x - r + innerMargin - bothExpansion, center.y - r + innerMargin);
            hidarishita = CGPointMake(center.x - r + innerMargin - bothExpansion, center.y + r - innerMargin);
            migiue = CGPointMake(center.x + r - innerMargin + bothExpansion, center.y - r + innerMargin);
            migishita = CGPointMake(center.x + r - innerMargin + bothExpansion, center.y + r - innerMargin);

            path = [UIBezierPath bezierPath];

            // cloud
            [path moveToPoint:CGPointMake(hidarishita.x + 5.0, hidarishita.y)];
            [path addCurveToPoint:CGPointMake(hidarishita.x + 15.0, hidarishita.y - 24.0)
                    controlPoint1:CGPointMake(hidarishita.x - 8.0, hidarishita.y - 13.0)
                    controlPoint2:CGPointMake(hidarishita.x + 5.0, hidarishita.y - 30.0)];
            [path addCurveToPoint:CGPointMake(hidarishita.x + 35.0, hidarishita.y - 30.0)
                    controlPoint1:CGPointMake(hidarishita.x + 12.0, hidarishita.y - 40.0)
                    controlPoint2:CGPointMake(hidarishita.x + 31.0, hidarishita.y - 44.0)];
            [path addCurveToPoint:CGPointMake(hidarishita.x + 67.0, hidarishita.y - 8.0)
                    controlPoint1:CGPointMake(hidarishita.x + 50.0, hidarishita.y - 70.0)
                    controlPoint2:CGPointMake(hidarishita.x + 95.0, hidarishita.y - 28.0)];
            [path addCurveToPoint:CGPointMake(migishita.x - 5.0, migishita.y)
                    controlPoint1:CGPointMake(hidarishita.x + 70.0, hidarishita.y - 15.0)
                    controlPoint2:CGPointMake(migishita.x + 5.0, migishita.y - 10.0)];
            [path closePath];

            path.lineCapStyle = kCGLineCapRound;
            path.lineWidth = 3.0;
            path.lineJoinStyle = kCGLineJoinRound;

            [EEHUD_COLOR_IMAGE set];
            [path stroke];

            break;

        case EEHUDResultViewStyleCloudUp:

            innerMargin = 2.0;
            bothExpansion = 12.0;
            hidariue = CGPointMake(center.x - r + innerMargin - bothExpansion, center.y - r + innerMargin);
            hidarishita = CGPointMake(center.x - r + innerMargin - bothExpansion, center.y + r - innerMargin);
            migiue = CGPointMake(center.x + r - innerMargin + bothExpansion, center.y - r + innerMargin);
            migishita = CGPointMake(center.x + r - innerMargin + bothExpansion, center.y + r - innerMargin);

            path = [UIBezierPath bezierPath];

            // cloud
            [path moveToPoint:CGPointMake(hidarishita.x + 5.0, hidarishita.y)];
            [path addCurveToPoint:CGPointMake(hidarishita.x + 15.0, hidarishita.y - 24.0)
                    controlPoint1:CGPointMake(hidarishita.x - 8.0, hidarishita.y - 13.0)
                    controlPoint2:CGPointMake(hidarishita.x + 5.0, hidarishita.y - 30.0)];
            [path addCurveToPoint:CGPointMake(hidarishita.x + 35.0, hidarishita.y - 30.0)
                    controlPoint1:CGPointMake(hidarishita.x + 12.0, hidarishita.y - 40.0)
                    controlPoint2:CGPointMake(hidarishita.x + 31.0, hidarishita.y - 44.0)];
            [path addCurveToPoint:CGPointMake(hidarishita.x + 67.0, hidarishita.y - 8.0)
                    controlPoint1:CGPointMake(hidarishita.x + 50.0, hidarishita.y - 70.0)
                    controlPoint2:CGPointMake(hidarishita.x + 95.0, hidarishita.y - 28.0)];
            [path addCurveToPoint:CGPointMake(migishita.x - 5.0, migishita.y)
                    controlPoint1:CGPointMake(hidarishita.x + 70.0, hidarishita.y - 15.0)
                    controlPoint2:CGPointMake(migishita.x + 5.0, migishita.y - 10.0)];
            [path closePath];

            path.lineCapStyle = kCGLineCapRound;
            path.lineWidth = 3.0;
            path.lineJoinStyle = kCGLineJoinRound;

            [EEHUD_COLOR_IMAGE set];
            [path stroke];

            [path removeAllPoints];

            // UP
            [path moveToPoint:CGPointMake(center.x - 10.0, center.y + r - innerMargin)];
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            [path addLineToPoint:CGPointMake(center.x + 20.0, center.y + r - innerMargin - 7.0)];
            [path addLineToPoint:CGPointMake(center.x + 10.0, center.y + r - innerMargin - 7.0)];
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            [path addCurveToPoint:CGPointMake(hidarishita.x + 67.0, hidarishita.y - 8.0)
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            [path addCurveToPoint:CGPointMake(migishita.x - 5.0, migishita.y)
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            path.lineCapStyle = kCGLineCapRound;
            path.lineWidth = 3.0;
            path.lineJoinStyle = kCGLineJoinRound;

            [EEHUD_COLOR_IMAGE set];
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            [path addLineToPoint:CGPointMake(center.x, hidarishita.y - 10.0)];
            [path addLineToPoint:CGPointMake(migiue.x, migiue.y + 5.0)];

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            path.lineJoinStyle = kCGLineJoinRound;
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            [EEHUD_COLOR_IMAGE set];
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            path = [UIBezierPath bezierPath];

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                          endAngle:0.0
                         clockwise:YES];
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            [path addArcWithCenter:CGPointMake(center.x, center.y + 7.0 - 4.0)
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                        startAngle:0.0
                          endAngle:M_PI
                         clockwise:YES];
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            path.lineCapStyle = kCGLineCapRound;
            path.lineWidth = 3.0;

            [EEHUD_COLOR_IMAGE set];
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            [path addArcWithCenter:CGPointMake(center.x, center.y + 7.0 - 4.0)
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                        startAngle:0.0
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            [path addLineToPoint:CGPointMake(center.x - 7.0 - 5.0, center.y - 4.0 - 1.0)];

            [path moveToPoint:CGPointMake(center.x, center.y + 7.0 - 4.0 + 12.0)];
            [path addLineToPoint:CGPointMake(center.x, hidarishita.y - 3.0)];
            [path moveToPoint:CGPointMake(center.x - 7.0, hidarishita.y - 3.0)];
            [path addLineToPoint:CGPointMake(center.x + 7.0, hidarishita.y - 3.0)];

            path.lineCapStyle = kCGLineCapRound;
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            [EEHUD_COLOR_IMAGE set];
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            hidariue = CGPointMake(center.x - r + hidariMargin, center.y - r + ueMargin);
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            [path moveToPoint:CGPointMake(center.x - 2, hidarishita.y - 7)];
            [path addLineToPoint:CGPointMake(center.x, hidarishita.y - 5)];
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            path = nil;
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            [path addLineToPoint:CGPointMake(center.x - 10.0, hidarishita.y - 5.0)];
            [path addArcWithCenter:CGPointMake(center.x, hidarishita.y - 5.0)
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                        startAngle:M_PI
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            [path addLineToPoint:CGPointMake(center.x + 20.0, migishita.y)];
            [path addLineToPoint:CGPointMake(center.x + 20.0, migishita.y - 20.0)];
            [path addLineToPoint:CGPointMake(center.x, migishita.y - 20.0 - (20.0*tan(theta)))];
            [path addLineToPoint:CGPointMake(center.x - 20.0, hidarishita.y - 20.0)];
            [path addLineToPoint:CGPointMake(center.x - 20.0, hidarishita.y)];
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The rights and conditions of Australian workers are once again under serious threat.
Tony Abbott has today confirmed the imminent release of the Coalition's detailed workplace relations policy.
This comes only a month after the Coalition said they wouldn't be making any changes to the Fair Work Act.
Forced out of their 'small target strategy', the Party of Work Choices must now be absolutely upfront with the Australian people about what rights and protections they will be ripping away.
Will Tony Abbott guarantee he won't rip away unfair dismissal protections?
Will Tony Abbott guarantee he won't rip away the right to request family friendly arrangements?
Will Tony Abbott guarantee he won't rip away penalty rates?
Will Tony Abbott guarantee he won't rip away rest breaks and long service leave?
The Gillard Government has been upfront and clear about our plans for Australian workplaces.
With Labor, Australian workers and businesses know where they stand on important workplace relations questions.
Tony Abbott and the Liberal Party cannot be trusted on workplace relations.


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Home > Entertainment > UP girl Nishtha Sharma wins The Voice India Kids
UP girl Nishtha Sharma wins "The Voice India Kids"
IANS24 Oct 2016 2:43 PM GMT
The Grand Finale saw the "Ae Dil Hai Mushkil" stars Ranbir Kapoor and Anushka Sharma cheering the contestants.
With Shaan, Shekhar Ravjiani and Neeti Mohan as coaches, the singing reality show had a unique format of blind auditions and battle rounds.
It was Nishtha, who hails from Sultanpur emerged as <g data-gr-id="37">winner</g> from Team Neeti. Nishtha received Rs 25,00,000 cheque from & TV along with a recording contract from Universal Music.
"I feel on the top of the world. I would sincerely like to thank my coach Neeti ma'am for mentoring me and guiding me towards victory. Also, my parents who stood by me and encouraged my passion for singing," Nishtha said in a statement here.
The journey of the show which started with 94 contestants from across India, saw 18 contestants in the final phase, who were then eliminated every week through audience voting.
Among the six finalists, three contestants from Team Neeti (Kavya Limaye, Vishwaprasad and Nishtha Sharma), two contestants from Team Shaan (Pooja Insa and Priyanshi Sharma) and one contestant from Team Shekhar (Shreya Basu) contested for the most coveted title.
"'The Voice India Kids' is a great platform for singers like me to <g data-gr-id="38">realize</g> our potential and get an opportunity to be mentored by stalwarts from the industry," Nishtha added.
Nishtha belongs to a musically inclined family. Her father and mother both are music teachers and run a music institute while her elder brother is pursuing BA in music.
"I am so proud that Nishtha won the first edition of 'The Voice India Kids'. I always used to call her Sargam Queen. I am humbled by the love and support of the audience, who have bestowed this title upon Nishtha," Neeti said.
"All the kids who participated in the show have been exceptional with a willingness to learn," she added.
The runners up Pooja Insa and Kavya Limaye received Rs 10,00,000 each. All the three participants were also awarded gift hampers.


It's Friday. Which means new beer. We love Fridays around here.
Feast your eyes on the new beers from Urban Chestnut, Stillwater, and Grand Teton, a new bottle from Freigeist, and some seasonal goodness from Founders and Shiner. Oh, and Crider dropped some fresh LSD off as well. Call for holds. Swing through for grabs.
This French-style Saison was first brewed in collaboration with the fine folks at The Royale to celebrate the Feast Day of Louis IX. Named after the statue of St. Louis that sits atop Art Hill, this farmhouse ale is a tribute to our beloved city.
A beer we are describing as a 'Bavarian IPA'. Brewed and dry-hopped with a variety of Hallertau 'hopfen'… instead of the usual and more citric hop varieties of most American IPA's… gives this beer a decidedly German twist.
You know it. You love it. We do, too.
An evolution of the 'single hop' phenomenon. While Galaxy is featured on the label, the concept here is to showcase this headliner in it's greatest form possible, and if you ask me every hop is better when supported by others. So accents of Centennial & Sterling to widen the frequency and crank up the volume of bright tangerine, grapefruit, and fresh grass.
Stillwater IPA?? WTF, right? Well truth be told we love a good IPA just as much as the next guy and besides, what's more contemporary then a American IPA? The lean base of Pilsner malt with the lightest touch of caramel support this high definition blend of 6 intricately layered hops gathered from around the world. Bright citrus, stone fruit, pine, earth, dank, crisp & fu****g delicious.
Like a sound system that fills the room with audibles swarming in every direction. This massive stout overtakes your senses with aromas & flavor of dark chocolate, caramel, roast, smoke, earth & wood, It's heavy I know, but you have to drop that bass every once in a while if you really wanna get down.
We have taken the traditional Schwarzbier, intended to be a "session beer" with typically moderate alcohol, and almost doubled its strength to 7.6% alcohol by volume. We brewed our version with a fine balance of crystal and roasted malts and spiced it with noble hops. We fermented 5 O'Clock Shadow at cold temperatures with a select German lager yeast and cold-conditioned it for over four months to create a velvety smooth, easy drinking springtime brew.
Trout Hop Black IPA is a spicy and bold American-Style India Black Ale, with notes of fresh pine needles and spruce tips. Brewed with Idaho 2-Row Brewers' Malt and German specialty malts, this ale has a deep rich color and roasted finish but is not as thick as some malty brews. Hopped with Zeus, Chinook, Galena, and Cascades from Idaho, as well as Simcoes, the resulting bitterness is bold and intense, the aroma piney and zesty.
Named after the traditional burning puppet at Düsseldorf's Karneval, Hoppeditz is a subtly smoked, extra-hoppy version of the city's classic "Special Old Ale" style. Though created in rival Cologne, for the world-beer connoisseur it is every bit as enjoyable as the Düsseldorfer stuff.
Optimizing the flavor of fresh raspberries added at multiple stages during fermentation, this stunning berry red masterpiece is the perfect balance of sweet and tart. No question about it, with a hefty malt bill and 5.7% ABV, this beer is 100% Founders.
A combination of Citra and US Golding hops gives this refreshing lager its citrus flavor and floral aroma. The brew's signature tartness comes from the fruit of the prickly pear, a cactus native to our brewery's landscape.
Come hang out with the Beer Geeks, try some new beer, and kick the weekend off right. Cheers!


At Watson & Griffin Law Firm, the entire staff respects and cares for our clients. We have devoted our bankruptcy practice to only helping consumers and never representing creditors. We know how unyielding bill collectors can be and take great pride in removing their aggressive and unfair tactics. You have worked hard to protect yourself and your family. Let my team work just as hard for you as you seek out a fresh financial start. When you want a team that is willing to fight hard when needed and who truly empathizes with your situation, call on Watson Law Firm You will be glad you did.
Matt Watson founded Watson & Griffin Law Firm in order to help as many consumers as possible file bankruptcy and get federal protection against creditors.
Our office is not concerned with the reasons or causes leading up to your decision to file bankruptcy.
Our office is only concerned with getting you fast and effective relief from the misery and stress your overburdening debt has caused.
Once they have filed, our clients begin the process of rebuilding their credit and, thus, their financial lives. These good people have taken charge and refused to spend the rest of their lives paying back unrelenting creditors. They have realized that such creditors are typically only concerned with their own financial well being and couldn't care less about the hardships good people like yourself face.
Federal law, when used properly, protects our clients. We use the full force and protection of federal law to protect and better our clients lives.


This dining room design might be one of my favorites! It is not a huge room, but all the elements together make this a very comfy, warm and inviting atmosphere. The dining room furniture from Noir has a gray hue and it creates a perfect contrast with the warm beige and off whites in this dining room. Also our York wallpaper with a more geometric design adds interest as well as the Visual Comfort light fixture. The custom draperies are linen and were hung on black wrought iron rods. The rug from Jaipur rugs creates a fun color pallet and pulls it all together. I just love it!!!


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Jacksonville area remembers Billy Graham after announcement of passing
Billy Graham's impact on Jacksonville
By: Kaitlyn Chana and Action News Jax
Updated: February 21, 2018 - 8:41 PM
Thousands nationwide are mourning the death of America's pastor, Christian evangelist Billy Graham, and people around the world are celebrating his life and legacy. Rev. Graham, who died at his North Carolina home Wednesday morning at 99 years old got his start in Northeast Florida giving his first sermon in Palatka at just 18 years old.
In the early 2000s, he preached in Jacksonville, turning our football stadium into a bible study class. Pastor Ryan Stone of Church of Eleven 22 Baymeadows campus remembers attending this crusade with thousands.
"Dr. Graham had this ability to reach people whether young or old, black or white, or rich or poor," said Pastor Stone.
As a confidant to presidents and a guiding light to generations, Graham was known for being a purposeful pastor.
"I think one of the reasons he was able to bring all people together is because his message was very simple. It's a fact that Jesus Christ died to save sinners. We are all sinners in need of a savior," said Stone.
Sometime it only takes one person to move a mountain and Graham's impact has been felt in churches across Jacksonville -- even at Impact Church, where they're working to renovate their newest location. Senior Pastor George Davis told us Dr. Graham's life was dedicated to serving people and helping young people discover their calling.
"Billy Graham really kinda paved the way and set the tone to reach for the community and letting people know you love them right where they are," said Pastor Davis.
Graham is reported to have persuaded more than 3 million people to commit their lives to Christ and his preaching was heard in 185 countries.
"I'm sure one of the things he'd love to see is the next generation of young people just really finding their purpose – like, who knew when Bill Graham was 14 that Bill Graham was going to be Bill Graham," said Pastor Davis.
Graham had ties to Mayo Clinic; in 2004, he underwent a partial hip replacement there.
Mayo Clinic sent us the statement below from Dr. John Noseworthy, president & CEO:
"All of us at Mayo Clinic are deeply saddened at the passing of Rev. Billy Graham. We are grateful to him for his warm, genuine friendship and love for our employees. He viewed himself as part of the Mayo Clinic family.
"Rev. Graham had a special calling and a tremendous outreach. He often said he drew energy from the people at Mayo Clinic. When he was at Mayo for care, he would talk to other patients and staff and visit with people in our lobbies. Every day was a chance for him to reach one more person. He never lost that vocation.
"Rev. Graham delivered the keynote address at the opening of our campus in Florida, Mayo's first group practice outside of Rochester, Minn. At the event in 1986, he talked about Mayo's timeless values and how crucial it was to use the latest technologies to serve and heal the people. More than 30 years later, his loving tribute still resonates throughout our hallways, and is a message we at Mayo will always cherish and fervently strive to adhere to."


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RULE 1:
All Bourbon is Whiskey, but NOT all Whiskey is Bourbon!
What makes a whiskey bourbon?
It must be made with no less than 51% corn.
It must be aged in "new" charred oak barrels. "Straight" bourbon refers to bourbon that has been aged in these barrels for two years.
It must be distilled to no more than 160 (U.S.) proof (80% alcohol by volume).
It must be entered into the barrel for aging at no more than 125 proof (62.5% alcohol by volume).
It must be bottled (like other whiskeys) at 80 proof or more (40% alcohol by volume).
What is Whiskey?
Whiskey is distilled from a fermented blend of grains, commonly corn, barley, rye, and wheat–that blend is what distillers call a mash bill. Depending on what ratio of grains comprises the mash bill is part of how the resulting liquid is either categorized whiskey or bourbon.
History of Bourbon?
The name Bourbon comes from the French Bourbon dynasty. Bourbon County, Kentucky, was named after this French royal family, and bourbon was first produced in the old Bourbon county region of Kentucky. Bourbon was originally made in the 18th century but didn't become well known until the 1860s. Due to re-definitions written into NAFTA, bourbon is now made throughout the United States. However, by tradition, true bourbon comes from distilleries located in the original 1786 Old Bourbon County region in northeastern Kentucky which has since been divided into 34 separate counties. The first distillery in present-day Bourbon County to be licensed since Prohibition did not begin operating until 2014. Whiskey makers of good reputation outside of the historic Bourbon County region will not use the term bourbon for their whiskeys.
How to drink Bourbon?
STEP 1: Find the Correct Glass:
The NEAT glass reduces the amount of alcohol you smell. This allows you to smell the complexities of the bourbon. Avoid using improper glassware for spirit sipping like highball glasses or pint glasses. Also, filling your glass more than a quarter full or ordering a double will degrade your ability to swirl your spirit as well as ruining the nosing of your drink. The number of different whiskey glasses has been undergoing a startling proliferation, with novel shapes and sizes for every slice of the whiskey universe.
Ubiquitous in whiskey bars and tasting rooms, the Glencairn has become the high-end whiskey glass. Originally designed for single malt Scotch and modeled after the copita, a sherry glass also used for nosing, the Glencairn was first introduced in 2001. Its wide bowl and relatively narrow, straight mouth concentrate whiskey aromas, and the hefty foot lets you handle the glass without warming its contents through the thin wall. Glencairns can be excellent choices for bourbon as well as Scotch, but keep in mind that they tend to concentrate alcohol as well as aroma.
The latest glass on the market being Norlan Whiskey Glass. Whiskey looks darker and richer in the Norlan glass as a result of its double wall construction. It makes the whiskey more attractive it's a bit problematic when you're trying to judge the age of your whiskey by its color. You have to raise the Norlan to eye level to get a proper color reading like that from a Glencairn glass. But once you know how to compensate for the color difference, the Norlan wins for a better visual experience.
Either glass is suitable!
If you really want to learn to detect different flavors in your whiskey, don't mix it with sodas like Coke or Sprite because the sugar and other flavors in the soda will overwhelm the flavor of the whiskey. Pour your favorite bourbon into your glass without any ice or water. Hold the glass up to the light, or in front of a clean white sheet of paper to get a good look at it. Swirl it around the glass once or twice. Age, proof, and filtration methods all affect appearance.
STEP 2: Aroma
Smell is a vital part of taste, and thus it's very important to not skip the aroma portion of a taste. Swirl your whiskey in the glass for a minute. This will allow some of the alcohol to evaporate and carry the wonderful smells of oak and vanilla to your nose.
Close off one nostril (people have a tenancy to smell better from one nostril than the other), part your lips, breathe in through your nose, and exhale gently through your mouth. Give your nose a chance to sniff and appreciate your bourbon's aromas. Notes of wood smoke, caramel, and fruit are also common to bourbon.
Close the other nostril and repeat.
STEP 3: Tasting (Neat)
Sip it sloooooowly, hold it in your mouth for a couple of seconds and roll the liquid over your tongue, you can even chew on it. Swallow.
STEP 4: Tasting (Breath)
After you swallow, take a big breath and blow. This will blow out the alcohol vapors in your mouth.
STEP 5: Tasting (Experience)
Take a generous mouthful into your mouth and "chew" it. The folks at Jim beam call it the "Kentucky Chew." Move the bourbon around inside your mouth with a chewing motion to coat your tongue. The finish refers to the sensations after you've swallowed. Notice the difference in flavors from the front to the back of your tongue. Finally, swallow it. The tongue has several tasting "zones." The tip of the tongue detects sweetness. The middle of the tongue detects salty flavors, and the back of the tongue can taste bitterness. These zones, combined with the aroma, define the flavors of the bourbon. If it lingers for a while, that's a long finish. If it dissipates quickly, it's a short finish. If you catch a warm sensation in your upper body after swallowing, the folks at Jim Beam call that the "Kentucky Hug."
STEP 6: Tasting (Add Water)
Add an ice cube or several drops of water. According to a recent study published in Scientific Reports, understanding guaiacol's interaction with water is the key to unlocking the secrets of whiskey-water ratio optimization. Using computer simulations, authors Björn C. G. Karlsson and Ran Friedman were able to measure how guaiacol is affected by different concentrations of water. That flavor comes from a molecule called guaiacol, which contributes to common "tasting notes" for the spirit—smoke, peat, spice. Chemically, it resembles other aroma compounds, such as vanillin (tastes like vanilla) or limonene (tastes like lemon).
Take a generous mouthful into your mouth and "chew" it. Notice the difference with and without the drop of water.
What is Tennessee Whiskey?
By law, Tennessee whiskey must be produced within the state, but it must also undergo a filtering process with sugar-maple charcoal.
Why the Mint Julep Is the Official Drink of the Kentucky Derby?
Bourbon is the most popular type of whiskey in the U.S. It was traditionally distilled in and around present-day Bourbon County, Kentucky. The region takes its name from the Bourbon dynasty, a royal lineage that ruled various European countries intermittently during the past 500 years.
The mint julep has been the official cocktail of the Kentucky Derby for more than 70 years. In fact, Early Times, the official liquor brand for making all mint juleps served at the Churchill Downs racetrack, has trademarked the title. Which is somewhat ironic, given that the drink is traditionally made with bourbon, and Early Times is not technically bourbon.
A mint julep is traditionally made with bourbon , mint, sugar, and water and is served in a silver or pewter cup. The drink is believed to have originated in Louisiana during the 18th century, although its exact origin remains unknown. The mint julep recipe spread and became a staple drink throughout the South, and was especially popular in Kentucky, where 95 percent of the world's bourbon — America's native spirit — is produced, according to the Kentucky Distillers' Association. This earned it the title of the official drink of the Kentucky Derby in 1938. Kentucky whiskeys like Early Times, while not bourbon, are a suitable substitute in a mint julep. Bourbon is a type of whiskey that meets several specific distilling requirements; most whiskeys created in Kentucky and the rest of the U.S., however, meet several of these requirements and taste very similar to bourbon.
Early Times has been the official whiskey of the Kentucky Derby since 1987, when the liquor's parent company, the Brown-Forman Corporation, signed an exclusive contract with Churchill Downs. The contract states that Brown-Forman Corporation's Early Times mint julep cocktail is the "official drink of the Kentucky Derby."
Although Early Times Kentucky Whiskey mint juleps are the main drinks sold at the Kentucky Derby — about 120,000 of them are served at Churchill Downs over the two-day period of the Kentucky Oaks and the Kentucky Derby — juleps with bourbon were allowed to be sold at the Churchill Downs racetrack in 2006. As part of its marketing agreement with Brown-Forman, Churchill Downs designated Early Times' sister brand, Kentucky bourbon company Woodford Reserve, as the "official bourbon" of the derby.
Extra-premium custom-made mint juleps made with Woodford Reserve bourbon are sold for $1,000 each at the derby. Made using mint imported from Ireland, ice from the Bavarian Alps and sugar from Australia, the bourbon mint juleps are served in gold-plated cups designed by jeweler Tiffany & Co. As for the outrageous price tag, proceeds from its sales go to charitable causes for retired race horses .
Why bartenders do multiple pours?
If you've ever seen a bartender do a multiple pour when you order bourbon neat or on the rocks, you might think one of two things: 1) he mis-measured or 2) he really likes you because he just gave you an extra pour. In fact, it's because there's something known as "suspended solids" in a bourbon, so by doing multiple pours, you're actually shaking up the bourbon and rounding out the flavor.
What is Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey?
The term for bourbons made from a few select barrels married together for consistency. A good place to start is Four Roses Limited Edition Small Batch 2010, which has a bit of sandalwood and a lot of golden pipe tobacco flavor, and might just inspire you to open a leather-bound book.
What is Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey?
These have been bottled from one barrel only. They're entirely unique in the sense that each vessel has its own temperature and character. Evan Williams specializes in single barrels, most of which are very good, including the latest 2001 edition, a dark, toffee-rich liquid that makes a perfect dessert.
What is Straight Whiskey?
Not necessarily a bourbon, this is a whiskey made from at least 51 percent of any grain. It carries the same proof minimum as bourbon, but straight whiskey also needs to see at least two years in charred new oak barrels, whereas bourbon has no aging requirements. Added color and flavor are shunned in both categories.
What is Sour Mash?
A sour mash is made by taking a portion of previously used mash and adding it to a fresh batch. This makes the mash taste a little sour, but it doesn't affect the flavor of the finished whiskey. The process is roughly analogous to using a sourdough starter when making bread, though unlike a sourdough starter, a sour mash is made of dead yeasts.
The process has two advantages: first, it help ensures consistency from batch to batch, and second, it lowers the pH of the batch, leading to more efficient fermentation.
What are the different types of bourbon and their specific flavors?
Most bourbons are made with corn, rye, and barley. More traditional bourbons contain 8 to 10% rye. However, bourbons can be divided into several additional categories, including High Rye, High Corn, and Wheated.
High Rye means that the bourbon is made up of more than 10% rye. Bourbons that have a high rye content are generally spicier than other bourbons and are known for their bold flavor. Common high rye bourbons include Bulleit, Old Grand Dad, and Basil Hayden.
High Corn bourbons contain more than 51% corn. Bourbons with high corn content are often much sweeter than traditional bourbons. High corn bourbons include Old Charter and Baby Bourbon.
Wheated bourbons are bourbons that substitute wheat for rye, making them a combination of corn, wheat, and barley. These bourbons are softer on the palate and have a stronger flavor of caramel or vanilla. Maker's Mark, Van Winkle bourbons, and Rebel Yell are some of the more common wheated varieties.
What is Mash Bill?
The mash bill of a bourbon is its recipe. Bourbon must, as noted earlier, contain at least 51% corn, but the other grains in the mash bill depend on the tastes of the distiller. Any grain is possible; some distillers use rice, oats, and other grains. Most bourbons, though, are a mix of corn, wheat, and rye, and sometimes barley.
What is High Rye?
A bourbon in which the second major ingredient is rye is known as a high-rye bourbon. Rye is a spicier, richer grain than either corn or wheat, and high-rye bourbons are usually spicier and richer as a result.
What is Wheater?
A bourbon in which the second major ingredient is wheat is known as a wheater, or a wheated bourbon. Wheated bourbons are sweeter than high-rye versions.
What is Bottling Proof?
Most bourbons when bottled, they're diluted with water to bottling proof. Usually, this is 80 proof, or 40% alcohol by volume, which is the lowest a bourbon can be diluted to and still be called a bourbon. Adding water is a way to stretch the supply of bourbon, making it less expensive to produce. The lower proof is also seen as being more palatable to consumers. Some bourbons, though, have less water added, and are sold at higher proofs, such as 90 proof, 95, 100, 101 (Wild Turkey, of course), or even higher.
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Viktor Valentin
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Professor Viktor Valentin replied to Amiradysébelle Blair's topic in South Melbourne Bay Area
Amidst everything, Viktor couldn't help but smile when Lei let out a giggle. It reminded him that his little girl was back with them again, even if her eyes were different and she was years older than she should have been. Regardless of it all, Viktor gave her another squeeze, looking at Jez and the triplets cuddled together as they were on the other couch. There was a shift though, and Viktor's pupils narrowed as Lei's expression changed, something more serious. It had the man on edge - but then again, they were talking about Sollozzo and that name was enough to get Viktor's blood roiling. His entire posture changed when Lorelei told him that there were plans already in motion. He opened his mouth but no words came out and Jez beat him to it. It was only met with protests from Lei, and Viktor's brow furrowed, his worry palpable. Despite the look on his daughter's face, Viktor couldn't help it. "We're all already in danger enough. Is it really so much more that you can't speak of it?" He asked, forcing himself to take calming breaths in an effort to keep his heart still. It wouldn't do him or his family any good if he got worked up over words alone - but he would have been a fool and a liar if he said he wasn't scared shitless that something would happen to Lei, to Jez, the triplets. Never himself though. His needs were to his family first. "Then if we can't know, what can we do to make it easier for success… if anything?"
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Viktor's heart was slowing down and at ease the moment he was sitting, the moment that he had Lorelei cuddled up next to him on the couch, just like when she had been a smaller child. God, it was strange to even think of it - she was stuck as a teenager, and all those intermediate years in between were gone. Still, he didn't let his mind think too deeply on it for now, not when there were more important things to worry about. Letting his arm go around his little one's shoulder, the man focused in on all of the details. He had figured something big had happened. He hadn't really anticipated how big it would be. At least Adele had people with her, Viktor mused to himself. Even more importantly though was the fact that he agreed with Lorelei's sentiments. If Adele didn't feel the urge to want to end all of this madness once and for all, then Viktor would have been worried for the woman's state of mind. As it were, it was going to take time, and there was nothing Viktor could say to it, other than, "Putting an end to all of this is imperative, really. The sooner Sollozzo and his brood are out of the picture the better for the rest of us." Putting it mildly, of course. Viktor's mind turned over and over though when it was revealed that Flora's plan to help bring Lei back would never have worked. "So all that energy storage, Uncle Vladimir going to watch over Ruella to stop the battery from... popping, I guess, it was for naught? Or..." Viktor paused in his verbal musing, looking at Jez on the couch with the triplets, a little smile coming to his face. No, Jez was way too exhausted for it to all have been for naught. "So it took all of that energy and then this... Brown, to help bring you back to us." Viktor was used to strange happenings with Jez's side of the family, and all the sorceraic blood, the things he saw Jez, Améa, and the girls being capable of. As long as his little Lorelei was still in there, that's all that mattered. Viktor gave her shoulder a squeeze. "That explains your eyes then..." But he trailed off when the rest of the revelations came to pass. Flora and Lauren? And Xander was expecting twins? With a good-natured chuckle, he looked at Lei and told her, "You and mum got to get all that happy news about twins, and here Papa was telling stories to your brother and sisters to get them to try and sleep again." A sleepy yawn was heard followed by, "But Papa you love reading the fairy tale about Jack and the Beanstalk," from Letta and Nika both, giggles soon following. Viktor for his part laughed again before asking Lei, "First and foremost, Papa's happy that you're back and in one piece... Though we will need to plan ahead for the troubles with Sollozzo ahead." True, Viktor was not much good in a physical fight for risk of his heart, but that aside, his ability to strategize was unparalleled.
When Lei wrapped her arms around him, Viktor could have positively melted from the sheer relief that his firstborn was awake, alive. His heart could have burst from happiness - and also probably the strain it was experiencing from racing, autonomic and not under Viktor's control - thankfully it did not. He felt more a wash of peace flow over him, especially so when he felt Jez's hand on his shoulder. Of course, Viktor also wasn't a fool, and he knew something must have happened. Lorelei confirmed it for him when she squeezed again and then looked up at him. Viktor's blue eyes widened a bit in shock for two reasons. One, that David was dead. Two, what in the hell happened to Lorelei's eyes!? Viktor's head turned sharply to Jezebel, but he couldn't bring himself to ask her about that now - not when she looked so exhausted, with Erian, Letta, and Nika all piling on top of her. He focused back on Lei, forcing himself to take a few deep breaths. This was probably a long story - best they start one point at a time. Viktor's eyes shut momentarily when Lei told him that Sollozzo struck - that explained the death of David, though the man was sure there was a lot more to this. "Let's sit, and we can start from the beginning," Viktor suggested, plopping down on the other couch, one arm open to invite Lei to sit next to him. "Okay. Sollozzo struck," Viktor reiterated, a growl to his tone that belied his upset over this. "What of Adele? She's safe I trust?"
Viktor had woken up when Jezebel left the house in a hurry, but had managed to get back to a light doze after some time. He knew that if something were truly wrong, if any of them were in immediate danger, she would at least notify him so that he could get the triplets to safety. Viktor might not have been the strongest of the twin brothers, but he would fight until his heart gave out if it were necessary. He could smell Jezebel and... No. His senses could not be lying to him, even as he sat up in bed and rubbed the tiredness out of his eyes. That smell was of Lorelei. A mix of the flowers from the greenhouse where her body had lain, but also the natural smell of her that Viktor could not quite put into words, even when Jez asked him to. A mix of him and her together - that was the only way he could phrase it. The triplets made it clear that it was Jezebel and Lorelei that had returned home, and Viktor was immediately out of bed and making his way down to the entrance of the house. Even the cats had made it there before him, Valerian eagerly pointing at his big sister. "Papa, look! Lei is back! Lei is back!" For his part, Viktor stood stock still as he took in the sight of his firstborn. She was standing there, she was breathing... The first thing Viktor did was hone his hearing until he could truly hear her heart beating in her chest. His own heart began to race in his chest, beating faster and faster until it was likely fit to burst in the figurative sense - though he knew he would need to calm himself shortly, else the donated organ could be in some trouble. "Lei..." He muttered, still focused on her heartbeat. He did not even elect to think about how she was still that teenage size, that there was something amiss with her eyes. A fanged smile soon blossomed as the father surged forward to embrace his baby girl in his arms. Sure, his heart was still galloping away at an unhealthy rate, but damn it, he wanted to forget his own limitations and focus on the fact that Lorelei was with them again. "Lorelei, my little girl, you're back," he murmured into her hair as he held her close, afraid that if he let go, he'd find himself having dreamt it all. "Papa missed you." He could feel his heart soothing down, though whether that was due to himself, or due to the magic of the girls, he did not want to question just yet.
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They are too fab and pretty, with adorable little babies.
Professor Viktor Valentin
Letta, Nika, and Erian are now asking me why can't I turn into a big fluffy giant black cat like Uncle Vladimir can .-. Time to explain what an animagus is
Haha, you sound a bit sad that you can't turn into one for them.
Haha, in a way yes. I can't risk being an animagus. *taps sternum* The donated heart inside and all that. On the plus, Erian is convinced one day he'll turn himself into a dragon ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Anastasia and Viktoriya are suggesting I take up the piano again to learn more. Can't decide what to do .-.
Fun fact: when the kids say Birdifors rather than Avifors, you get EXPLOSIONS. Fun times.
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Professor Viktor Valentin replied to Alic Eron's topic in Hospital Wing
Viktor worked quickly and diligently, his senses keeping track of every change that Alic exhibited. Thicker accent, eyes closed, deep breaths. The Romanian worked to close the wounds, working on each one at a time. The smell of blood still permeated in the air, and Viktor knew that he would need to resupply the man with more. The smell of hippogriff was still strong. "Careful. No sudden movements," Viktor directed the man, watching as the colour drained away from his face. Viktor couldn't help the frown that came to his face when Alic explained exactly what had happened. At the same time, the man was partially pleased at the flinch the man gave when the light was shone into his eyes; the eyes were reacted, which was good. The mention that he did feel nauseous however was less pleasing. "You didn't happen to see which students caused that havoc, did you?" Viktor inquired as he finished closing the last of the wounds, and then removing the blood stains that marred Alic's skin and clothing. Even if the man hadn't seen which students, Viktor might have luck picking up their scent at the scene. If not him, he could ask his father or even Uncle Igor to assist, although the latter was a hit or miss when asked to help out. Viktor grabbed an anti-nausea potion and passed it to Alic. "Here, drink this own, it'll help. After, please lay back down on the bed and take some deep breaths again. I'm going to cast a spell to relieve any swelling you might have in the brain due to concussion."
Viktor, done with his lessons for the day, had set up shop within the Hospital Wing, organizing paperwork and taking time to tidy up. After all, keeping everything sterile and in clean, orderly shape was very important. Then, perhaps he would take some time to go over his work from the university; soon, he could sit another set of examinations and be another step closer to getting his certification in Magical Engineering. The man's blue eyes were focused upon the paperwork involing the ordering of supplies however, and not upon the various formulas he had frozen within his mind. His eidetic memory worked wonders, suffice to say. His senses soon caught something else however. Looking up from his work, Viktor couldn't help but sniff the air, the coppery scent of blood filling his nostrils and going straight to the centre of his brain. Blood. A lot of it. The dhampir stood up from his chair and quickly put on his lab coat; his ears could pick up the found of rapid footsteps approaching, and he knew he would be met with the unfortunate soul soon enough. If the footsteps weren't enough, the smell of blood became stronger and stronger; thankfully, he supposed, he had always been good and docile, never one to give in to his dhampiric nature. The smell of the blood, though enticing to that part of his nature, he kept any wanton feelings down and locked away. His blue eyes soon locked upon the eyes of the man now entering the wing, with eyes that were somewhat reminiscent of Viktor's twin brother and other family members. "Alic," Viktor said, his tone calm and steady in the face of the man's darting eyes. "Sit here," he motioned, trying to get the man to settle upon one of the hospital wing beds. Viktor didn't start with the usual questions he asked of the students. Instead, the man immediately went about stopping the flow of blood, waving his wand and closing the wounds as quickly and efficiently as possible. Only once the the thread of blood loss was lessened did Viktor attempt to question him. The rage upon Alic's face was of little consequence - Viktor was focused and in his Healer mindset. Another small sniff - hippogriff. "The hippogriffs attacked you." Glancing at Alic's head, Viktor inquired as he shone a light into Alic's eyes to observe the dilation of his pupils, "You were hit on the head. Do you feel nauseous at all?"
Professor Viktor Valentin earned a Trophy Prolific Poster Level Two May 3, 2018
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Professor Viktor Valentin replied to Amiradysébelle Blair's topic in Victoria Reserve
Viktor sat in place with his children, holding them close as he observed Jezebel and Rheldor, the man picking up Lorelei without seemingly any difficulty. His mind still hadn't fully comprehended what was happening, had happened. But Vladimir was telling him that Lorelei did have a heartbeat, and that was enough for his mind for the time being. Though the children helped, Viktor did not want to try and exacerbate his mind more than it already had in the midst of all of this. Vladimir for his part watched with inward curiosity and some concern as he watched Flora place some necklace around Améa's neck, and the latter turned into a child before their very eyes. A battery? A vessel for energy? A match to gasoline? The Dhampir turned his gaze to Flora and inquired, She will implode with the power that resides within her, correct? This was magic that would take Vladimir time to comprehend, but he could be patient. Viktor placed kisses on the triplets' foreheads, squeezing them tight before he let go and managed to get himself up onto his feet. "Stay close to Ruella, okay? Papa is going to see Mama and Lei," he told them, looking to his brother and giving the man a look. Stay with all of them, please. As you wish Viktor. As Viktor moved to be by Jezebel, Vladimir remained where he was, observing the triplets Améa, Jezebel, Rheldor; the latter had earned a nod of approval from Vladimir, who was at least somewhat better assured that maybe this new individual was indeed a good man. His grandfather, as well as young Maksim, nodded their heads with regards to informing the others that Lorelei had fallen ill. Make puffed out his chest and look up at Jez and Rheldor and said, "You can count on me! I'm the best knight after all, right Mr. Rheldor?" Vladimir the younger turned his sights back on his immediate company, including Améa and the triplets. His eyes bored into Flora's, face forever impassive as he then asked her in silence, Will this process truly work?
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Viktor came to in an instant, his eyes snapping open as he heard Jezebel scream. Getting up onto his knees at first, Viktor's eyes locked upon the still form of Lorelei, Jezebel headed right towards their little girl. The shock had Viktor complacent for a moment, his breathing rapidly picking up as he lost all focus of everyone and everything around him. The only thing he saw was Lorelei's seemingly lifeless form. He couldn't hear her heart. People were speaking, but Viktor couldn't hear them. His blood was beginning to burn between his ears, the man bringing himself to his feet in what felt like a stupor. "Lei…" Her name dropped from his lips unbidden, and the man took a small step forward, then another. He still couldn't hear anything. The girl seemed to be aging before their very eyes but he still couldn't hear her heart. None of this made sense. The moment he heard the name Zane uttered, however, everything changed. And Viktor snapped. "LORELEI!" Viktor screamed at the top of his lungs, a snarl crossing his features, blue eyes taking on a menacing glare that the populace had never bore witness to. His fangs were elongating, as he began to hunt the area for that cretin. "Stop," Vladimir tried to tell him, having woken amidst the panic and confusion, his ears having trained upon young Lorelei immediately. It took him a moment, but eventually he was able to hear her heart, beating so feebly and weak that it became no surprise that she appeared to be in the thrall of death. Viktor would not hear it. "WHERE IS HE?" Vladimir kept his face neutral even though he wanted to cringe at the sight of his brother giving in to his dhampiric blood, and the rage it could bring, for what was the first time since their adolescence. "I'll kill him," Viktor snarled, eyeing the area, trying so hard to find a man that clearly wasn't there. "I'll rip the fucker's throat out myself. GET OUT HERE YOU COWARD." Vladimir approached Viktor, telling him, "He is not here, not now. Calm down Viktor, this will not help you or Lorelei." When Vladimir placed his hand on his twin's shoulder, Viktor grabbed that hand and with a force not often seen, flipped Vladimir over his shoulder, sending him crashing down to the ground. "You don't understand," Viktor growled, his breathing increasing, his donated heart racing away in his chest at a pace that was not healthy for him. Viktor knew this. But the blood in him raged, and he wanted blood, and violence. He wanted to tear his nails into Zane's flesh, rip the heart right out of his chest. He had to pay for what he did to his little girl. Vladimir had gotten to his feet, and tried to approach Viktor again. He could hear Viktor's heart racing, and Vladimir knew his twin could not afford that. "Stop this. Think of Lorelei," Vladimir attempted to reason with him. Vladimir recognized the signs his brother was exhibiting, and if it continued, Viktor might very well try to hurt someone, and Vladimir could not allow this. Stepping in front of Viktor, he said, "Enough. Calm yourself, this will not help." To this, Viktor threw a swing at his brother, not seeing his twin but seeing a target for his bloodlust. Vladimir was able to dodge out of the way of it. "Enough!" Vladimir raised his voice, and was given the gift of Viktor attempting to claw at his face, successful in the endeavour. Viktor's nostrils flared with the smell of fresh blood. "I'll kill him, and anyone else who stops me," Viktor snarled. Vladimir, not wanting to have to incapacitate his brother, was left with not much a choice. Vladimir had always been the stronger of the two of them. The man was able to lure Viktor into a false attack, bringing up his knee and connecting with Viktor's stomach, sending his twin to the ground. Vladimir then snapped his fingers, sending tendrils of darkness to wrap around his brother's form, keeping him bound and on the ground until the rage could subside. "It will take a few moments, but he will recover his senses," Vladimir assured everyone, feeling immense sympathy for his brother, as he focused his umbrakinesis upon the supine figure on the grass.
Viktor couldn't help the fanged grin that came to his face at Jez's reply. "Aye, you got a point there," he agreed, turning to look at the gathering with a smile on his face. It quickly changed to a look of concern, however, when he heard Jezebel wince. He had been about to ask her what was the matter, when the matter became painfully clear as people began to drop to sleep in front of his eyes. "What the f- ack," Viktor grimaced to himself, hand going to his head as he felt the sensation of sleep trying to lull him away. The children, Jez, everyone! He couldn't sleep, he had to protect them, and make sure they were all right. He crumpled down to his knees, his hand still on his head as he tried to force his blue eyes to remain open, his teeth gritting together as though that would hold off the spell. He muttered every counter he could think of, but it was too late for that. No, no, no. He looked around and saw his twin trying to fight the urge to sleep too, but Viktor barely had a chance to send his brother a thought. He had always been the weaker of the two of them, and he fell forward, eyes shutting, just barely catching the sound of a thought from Jezebel. Oh god. Lei.
Professor Viktor Valentin started following Epic Failure of the Teacher Sort April 29, 2018
Professor Viktor Valentin earned a Trophy Explosive Level One April 29, 2018
Professor Viktor Valentin earned a Medal Status Star Level One April 28, 2018
Of all the strange things I've had students come to the hospital wing for: why would you try to shove part of a mimbulus mimbletonia up your nose? .-.
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Audrey Adagathguarde
Alan, you do this then you're spending the night IN THE HOSPITAL WING. And I won't even pay a conjugal visit.
Professor Derrick Ackers
Oh, yea? Them conjugal visits. Mehehehe.
Susan Summers
I vaguely remember an attempt was made at a family gathering. Alan, you mother was there, how could you?!
Everything seemed to be happening at once, but Viktor didn't sense anything untoward or even dangerous. Still, his immediate reaction was to approach Jezebel, and when her arm wrapped around his, the man gave into impulse and let his nose nuzzle against her hair. It was certainly a lot, as he watched Rheldor who definitely seemed excited about all this family that he was surrounded with. Of course, Viktor also kept his senses out for the kids, watching as Améa and Vlad came over with the triplets and- Wait. My Aiden? Viktor's blue eyes immediately settled upon the teenager and Lei as the girl gave him a hug. Viktor wasn't ready for this ? That was swiftly thrown under the rug as Jezebel began the introductions, and it was with obvious pride that Viktor beamed at his little ones, and then at Jezebel when she introduced him and what the party of the day actually represented. Viktor couldn't contain the bright smile on his own face, giving Jezebel's hand on his arm a pat before he held out his hand to Rheldor. "It's a pleasure to meet you Rheldor," Viktor told the man, "Our naming customs are definitely different from those on the Isle but, I am Viktor Ivanovich Valentin, at your service." "More of my family are here as well, but knowing my sisters, they're off causing mischief. They're Anastasia Rose and Viktoriya Aleksandra. Our grandfather is here however, I might try to flag him down, as well as his kids," Viktor mused aloud, turning to indicate his twin and introduce him when he caught the look Vladimir gave him. "Vladimir Ivanovich Valentin VII. Pleasure to make your acquaintance," Vladimir indicated to the man, tone impassive. Viktor refrained from sighing; that was just how Vlad was. Looking at Jezebel, he gave her a smile and murmured to her ear, "Bet you didn't suspect something this crazy would happen at our party?"
Transfiguration Professor/Healer 0
28 year old Halfbreed Dhampir He/Him
Date of Birth: October 31st, 1990
Occupation: Transfiguration Professor/Healer
Blood Status: Halfbreed
Species: Dhampir
Player: SanctusX
Pronouns: He/Him
Play-by: Josh Hartnett
Not A Little Girl Anymore
Professor Viktor Valentin January 1
Type: Invite Amiradysébelle Blair, Professor Viktor Valentin, Lorelei Valentin-Blair.
Epic Failure of the Teacher Sort
Alic Eron June 25, 2018
Type: Invite Alic Eron, Professor Viktor Valentin.
And A Very Merry Unwedding To You! [April 1st, 2018]
Cassandra Sullivan May 11, 2018
Type: Event Amiradysébelle Blair, Adele DeVylissea, Audrey Adagathguarde, Cassandra Sullivan, Alexander Winfield, Vladimir Valentin VII, Améa Nedvidek, Alan Burdett, Lorelei Valentin-Blair, Stuart Blair, Professor Derrick Ackers, Artemisia Bellerose, Mairead Townsend, Professor Viktor Valentin, Katherine Belmont, Aiden Longhurst, Professor Vladimir Valentin II, Maksim Valentin, Susan Summers, Josie Wilson, Zane Nedvidek.
Fun For The Whole Family
Améa Nedvidek March 30, 2018
Type: Invite Stuart Blair, Adele DeVylissea, Améa Nedvidek, Amiradysébelle Blair, Alexander Winfield, Cassandra Sullivan, Vladimir Valentin VII, Professor Viktor Valentin.
OOC Completed


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