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Radium jaw pictures2/13/2024 ![]() But why put it on your scrotum, when you could just shove it up your bum? Vita Radium Suppositories were fantastic “for restoring sex power,” and “also splendid for piles and rectal sores.” “Try them,” said the ad featuring a radiating obelisk resembling the Washington monument, “…and see what good results you get!”ĭespite the guarantees of the products, inserting radium into one’s endpoints did not turn out to be a prudent choice. Why ingest it, when you could simply apply it directly to your sexual organs? The Scrotal Radiendocrinator, when placed under the scrotum while sleeping, pledged to revive sexual virility. Radium toothpaste graced supermarket shelves promising to “load cells with new life.” Even James John “Jimmy” Walker, New York’s incumbent mayor, was home-brewing his own radium water.Īnd that’s not the only place people were putting radium. A European company was plunking it in their bread, and another was using it to spruce up their chocolate. Watches and military instruments used it for its glow-in-the-dark effect. French women were putting it on their faces in creams. Radium was cool and everybody was doing it. Radiothor was an early form of smart water, but instead of your day’s worth of vitamins, the elixir delivered “certified radioactive water.” “New Substance, Declared to be Cheap and Efficacious in Many Diseases, Shown to Doctors,” read a 1909 New York Times headline on the product. In an effort to cure a golf injury, Byers adopted the religious habit of downing several bottles a day of the popular and delicious Radithor. ![]() But it was its presence in natural hot springs, considered by many to have curative properties, that kick-started the element into celebrity. Radium is actually present in small quantities in almost all plants, animals, rock, soil and even water. Radioactive materials, it turned out, were not things one should eat for lunch.īyers had bought into the latest in “homeopathic” trends, radium-infused products. The passing of this high-profile socialite and alleged “ladies man,” sent federal agencies and medical authorities into a bit of a panic. On March 30, 1932, the wealthy chairman of a Pittsburgh steel company, Eben Byers, was pronounced dead.
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Typo pens ebay2/13/2024 ![]() ![]() If I make a mistake like that, it embarrasses the hell out of me and I apologize profusely. However, between the knock-offs and counterfiets, the volume-pricing dealers and those who don't know (or care) what happens to the market, prices on ebay - more so than others 'venues' - are dramatically lower than they perhaps should be, for the value of the item. I'm not saying that, many times, the prices aren't over inflated or that the seller hasn't made a typo or other error. Frequently I find that prices, during the race to the bottom on ebay, are about a dime on the dollar for many - if a majority of - things. From colourful novelty designs to standard office issue, check our range of Cotton On pens & pencils. I look at various places for pricing comparisons, as well as doing other research. I sell items that are expensive and I don't put them out for pennies on the dollar. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Black Pilot Frixion Snap 0. No matter what ebay says, they aren't the end-all of pricing. ![]() Maybe they did some on a PC and some on a phone?Īnother seller has an item priced at $199.95 plus shipping when previous items (same brand, color, size) tell me $19.95 is more reasonable.Īs a seller, if you make that kind of mistake, how do you react if someone sends you an ASQ for clarification? This seller also has a number of other items priced at $99.99 and nearly identical items priced at $9.99 which is more realistic. One is priced at 165.00 plus shipping for an item that is typically in the $15 range, so I'm thinking they meant $16.50 maybe. Yeah, I know the whole bit about pricing high to hold a listing spot or other reasons, but these don't seem like that. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Typo Flow Writer Pens, Ballpoint 1. Whether you’re heading back to art class, or the office, we have your arts and crafts needs covered at Ryman®.Looking at a couple of things that are far overpriced from comparable listings. Check out our eBay store at Melodycat Crafts and Living for more Typo pencil cases and hundreds of unique products Track Page Views WithAuctivas FREE. From pens, fineliners, fountain pens, premium pens, highlighters to journaling and calligraphy, paints, paint brushes, scrapbooks and more. Searching for something different? We also stock a variety of arts and crafts accessories, as well as stationery. typo: A worker's data-entry error caused the wrong mix of chemicals to be. Our colouring range includes colouring books, colouring pages, and colouring pens, pencils, and crayons. Mossell claimed the driftwood looks like the Madonna and child. Whatever type of colouring you want to do, you can rely on Ryman®. Typo Artists Watercolour Brush Pens 14 Pen Expansion Pack Brand New. An intricate Johanna Basford colouring book is more suited for adults as it has thin lines and detailed patterns. A themed book, like a Disney colouring book, is perfect for the little ones as they have recognisable characters and bold lines. You may even want to start with a colouring book. If you're looking to start colouring you'll need a few things, like colouring pages, colouring pens, pencils, and crayons. By channelling your inner artist, you can boost your endorphins and de-stress from your current environment. Not only is it a fun and creative hobby, it can also be very therapeutic. Colouring is becoming popular among kids and big kids alike.
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Avd definition2/13/2024 ![]() Where remote setups come up short, we provide them with “presenter support packages,” including everything they need to make their presentations in the most professional manner.Īs an example, upon presenters receiving the package, the instructions help them with the installation. When working with remote presenters, AVD surveys their equipment to see if it’s up to the task. This poses many challenges when preparing presenters because everyone must look and sound clear from the best equipped to the least equipped, so messaging takes center stage. When it comes to overcoming AV challenges for virtual events during the pandemic, one thing that is clear from the get-go is that not everyone’s home setups are created equal. AVD’s Law: What can go wrong, won’t go wrong. Every base is covered from an execution perspective and an infrastructure perspective. Additionally, we provide peace of mind to our meeting planner clients with fiber backup and a backup generator. When working with AVD, clients take comfort in knowing that behind the scenes, our single-link platform has a fully redundant cellular bonded backup and pushes out 1080p high definition casting to an unlimited number of attendees. In a matter of weeks, AVD created a customized platform for them, including fully animated webpages that streamlined their user experience to make it easier for audience members to participate and engage. This left us with little time to incorporate it into our platform so that we could pull together all of the components of the event into one seamless production. Weeks into the project, our client requested that we utilize their in-house webcasting platform. Preparing, training, and rehearsing remote presenters and celebrities, many of whom needed AVD’s assistance and componentry to scale up their technical broadcast capabilities for the live event.Īudio Visual Live Platform Compatibility: turning on a dime is an AVD specialty.ĪVD’s Live platform is our primary webcasting tool, to which we are constantly adding new capabilities and can quickly customize and scale with a menu of modules to meet our clients’ virtual meeting needs.Combining 1080p high-definition streaming and a live in-studio web gaming application. ![]() ![]() Customizing AVD’s live webcasting platform to accommodate the client’s proprietary video conferencing application.The three-part, three-hour, live-streamed event included the following video requirements: The webcast event needed to pull in and coordinate a number of live-streamed and pre-recorded remote presenters, a game show component, as well as several A-list celebrities who would entertain more than 800 meeting participants upon the completion of a department-wide, global volunteer outreach. When a large telecom client required cross-platform integration expertise to help facilitate a virtual conference on an international scale, AVD made it happen.
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Virginia space launch2/12/2024 ![]() The $14.5 million approved by the Florida Legislature this year will pay for reconfiguring an idle U.S. With its massive Cape Canaveral facility and employee base already in place, Florida has notched commitments from Las Vegas-based Bigelow Aerospace and Planet Space of Chicago to conduct human spaceflight missions, she said, adding that the state is aggressively pursuing Orbital Sciences. Space Florida is pursuing 50 space-related companies to move to Florida or expand their businesses in the state, said Deb Spicer, vice president of Space Florida’s corporate communications and external affairs. SpaceX already has agreed to launch from Florida. ![]() The Dulles, Va.-based company and Space Exploration Technologies ( SpaceX) of Hawthorne, Calif., are working with NASA to develop a commercial cargo launch vehicle under its Commercial Orbital Transportation Services program. Those laws, Dunstan said, give Virginia and Florida an advantage over other states trying to pull in commercial spaceflight business.īoth states hope to cash in on Orbital’s development of a launch vehicle to take cargo to the space station after the space shuttle is retired in 2010. Virginia was first to pass a limited liability law last year – the Virginia Space Liability and Immunity Act, which has been in effect since July 1, 2007.įlorida followed suit this year with the Florida Informed Consent for Spaceflight Act, which goes into effect “Keep your eye out, I think both legislatures are going to try to keep one-upping each other next year as well.”ĭunstan cited three areas in which states can have a major impact on attracting commercial space business: establishing limited liability legislation for companies involved in human spaceflight, tax incentives and launch infrastructure development. “There’s a new space race going on and it’s going on at the state level,” said space law attorney James Dunstan of Garvey Schubert Barer in Washington. Air Force launch pad, while the Virginia General Assembly approved a $16 million bond package for infrastructure upgrades at Wallops. The Florida Legislature allocated $14.5 million to reconfigure an idle U.S. Lawmakers in both states committed millions of dollars this year forĭuring legislative sessions marked by large overall budget cuts triggered by the nationwide economic downturn. “The playing field, if you will, is pretty level.” “Neither of us has everything in place,” said Billie Reed, executive director of the Virginia Commercial Space Flight Authority that owns the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport at Wallops Island, Va. In the Wallops Island region, which provides jobs on the Eastern shore of both Virginia and Maryland. Meanwhile the Virginia Commercial Space Flight Authority plans to expand the economy The agency’s three remaining orbiters have been a major source of jobs Space station and other destinations in low Earth orbit.įlorida’s space authority, Space Florida, is turning to the commercial launch industry to help mitigate the expectedĮmployment and economic losses that will occur as NASA retires the space shuttle fleet in 2010. Opportunities such as transporting people and supplies to and from the international Trying to capitalize on the anticipated growth in the emerging The two states vying to become the primary launch site for Orbital Sciences Corp.’s planned Taurus 2 rocket are sinking money into infrastructure and creating tax incentives in an effort to boost their chances of bringing new business to their respective spaceports.
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Arduino controlled robotic arm2/12/2024 I used the controll board shield that came along with my robotic arm kit. Once the structure is assembled, you'll be ready to wire up the circuits. The gripper has some gears, which will turn the rotation of the servo into a linear movement of the gripper. On it's top, servo #6 is connected using some bolts, nuts and a metal horn. The gripper is then connected to servo #5 axis. ![]() The fifth servo is connected perpendicular to servo #4 using another servo bracket, installed using four M3 bolts and nut.Another servo bracket is connected to the servo. Similarly to the previous step, servo #4 is mounter to the U bracket using four bolts. Another U bracket is connected to the L shaped profile using a set of four M3 bolts and nuts.Notice that another bearing is used oposite to the servo axis, as described before. A servo bracket is connected to the servo motor, and a L shaped profile is linked to the servo bracket using some bolts and nuts. On the other end, servo #3 is installed, using a circular metal horn and four bolts. Another U bracket is mounted using four M3 bolts and nuts.This way the U bracket is tightly attached to servo #2 center axis. A bearing fits on this bolt, and it's locked in position using another M3 nut. Notice that a M3 bolt is used oposite the servo axis. An U bracket is then attached to the horn using four bolts. Servo #2 is installed with four M3 bolts and nuts, and also uses a circular metal horn. It's connected to servo #1 horn using four M3 bolts. Another servo bracket is mounted perpendicular to the previous one.They won't be used for assembling the robot. The kit comes with several plastic horns. A circular metal horn is attached to the servo axis. Servo #1 is place on it's top, and attached using four M3 bolts and nuts. This profile is attached to the base using four M3 bolts and nuts, as it's shown in the pictures. The first servomotor is mounted perpendicular to the base, using a servo bracket.It's made of two U shaped brackets, joined back to back using four M3 bolts and nuts, as shown in the pictures The first part to be assembled is the base of the robot.You can use another robotic arm kit, assemble it and jump directly to the electronics and programming steps. If you doesn't have a similar kit, feel free to jump some steps. In this step I'll show you how to assemble the arm kit (mechanical parts) I've used ( link). In the next step I'll show you how to assemble the arm kit before wiring up the circuits. There are some awesome projects you can 3D print, for instance. You might find other robotic arm kits online ( link), or even design your own. MPU6050 3-axis gyroscope and a 3-axis accelerometer ( link).NRF24L01+ Wireless Transceiver Module ( link).Sain Smart 6-axis mechanical desktop arm already comes with the following components: ![]() If you you're not using on of those kits, you might use other Arduino boards as well Notice that the robotic arm kit I've used also has a board and controller bundle that already comes with this Arduino board. It receives signals from the control interface to be performed by the Arduino This awesome kit already comes with several components as described bellow.
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Choose GUID Partition Map as the Scheme.Choose Mac OS Extended (Journaled) as the Format.Select the root drive in the sidebar (the next step won’t work if you only select the volume).Now you will see the external root drive in addition to the volume below it. Choose Show All Devices from the options. Before this next step, note: if you are running High Sierra or later you will need to click on the View dropdown below the close minimize buttons.Launch Disk Utility (press Command + spacebar and start to type Disk Utility).Plug in an external drive with at least 15GB space as that’s how much the installer will require.These are the instructions to follow to create your bootable USB – note there will be tiny adjustments depending on the installer you require: Note that the createinstallmedia command erases anything on your external disk though, so make sure there’s nothing on it that you need. You’ll find all the createinstallmedia commands below, including the Monterey createinstallmedia command. The createinstallmedia command makes it possible to create a bootable copy of an installer on any drive that’s connected to your Mac. Since Mavericks, creating a bootable installation of macOS requires a single command in Terminal. Also, the processes have changed slightly since Mavericks so if your looking to create an installation of one of the ‘Cat’ versions of Mac OS X you should read this older article instead. Note, the createinstallmedia method described here doesn’t work under OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard or earlier – it requires OS X 10.7 Lion or later. Now you have the installation files, we can move on to the process of making the bootable installer. Step 2: Create a bootable installer for macOS ![]() A disk image named InstallOS.dmg will download and once it does you need to locate the pkg installer inside the disk image. Getting old versions of macOS is a little more difficult if you don’t know where to look, but Apple provides dmg files of these older macOS versions(you need to download them in Safari). ![]() Once the installer is downloaded DO NOT click on install as you need the installation file for the next stage of this tutorial.You may see a warning asking for confirmation that you want to download the software if you are already running it.Click on Get and the installation files will start to download.You may need to close the Mac App Store and use Safari for this to work. Click these links to get the version of macOS you want from the Mac App Store.To get the installer for macOS Ventura, Monterey or Big Sur follow these steps: How to get Ventura, Monterey, Big Sur or older installer The Mac App Store is probably the easier option, but there can still be difficulties depending on which version of macOS your machine is running, and if you were hoping to grab older installation files that can be tricky – we have another article discussing how to get older versions of macOS. The installation filesĭepending on which version of macOS you are running, and the version you want to to install, you will either be able to get the installation files from Software Update in System Preferences, the Mac App Store, or you will have to obtain them from elsewhere. Note: If you have data on the drive that you plan to use you will need to transfer it to another drive, or get a new drive, as it will be completely formatted and erased. ![]() Read our round-up of the best SSD drives for Mac where we recommend the LaCie Portable SSD, but you could use any cheap USB thumb drive. If you have an M1 Mac you might actually be better off with a Thunderbolt drive because there have been some issues with using USB drives with the M1 Mac. You’ll also benefit from USB 3, or USB Type C – this may be your only choice if you have a newer Mac (otherwise you will need an adapter). If you're curious, it seems the code that performs moves a window from one space to another is in Window.We recommend a Flash memory stick, rather than a standard hard drive, as it will be quicker. Amethyst is an open source app that supports the feature (mentioned in another answer). "Īpps that do provide this feature use a private API of Apple's, which is not supported or documented by Apple. If at some point they do, I'll be glad to to revisit this. This is not a solution, but it explains why it's not easy to find apps that support moving windows between spaces.Īccording to the developer of the open source Rectangles App, a keyboard-based window organizer, "Apple doesn't provide public APIs for Spaces.
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Aisle planner pro2/12/2024 I can’t believe it took me as long as it did to add a CRM software to my wedding planning business. I blogged previously right here about why I chose Dubsado over Honeybook. It helped a lot for productivity when I was running the wedding show and sent dozens of contracts each month in addition to the ones for my wedding planning clients. With HelloSign’s paid version, about $15 a month, I could have several contract templates uploaded and ready to go. Perfect fit if you’re just starting out and don’t have a ton of new clients just yet. HelloSign’s free version will cover 3 contracts each month, and I still use that occasionally to complete forms. This online signing app makes it easy for my wedding business clients, and wedding show exhibitors to sign contracts online or even complete forms. You want the fastest possible option for clients to sign and commit. You’ve been there - drafting a new contract every time, converting to a PDF and sending by email, then waiting for clients to print, sign, scan, and send back. Win-win! I love that it’s so much simpler than my old method. This easy online signature app saves me and my clients so much time. Previously I used HelloSign for all of my client contracts. Here are nine tools I love to use for my wedding planning business: There seem to be holes in the system and I’ve been able to manage things better with my own methods, which often turn out to be less expensive. I’ve done the free trials and never been impressed. That said, this post does have affiliate links and promo codes for products I love to use and wholeheartedly recommend.įor wedding planners specifically, there are different software options available to manage wedding planning for your clients, but I honestly don’t think they’re necessary unless you’re completely at a loss to set up your own systems. I always suggest that wedding planners and pros do their research, and figure out which tools are right for you and your business, not which promo code sounds best. Or maybe you’ve noticed your peers sharing different referral codes and discounts.ĭon’t be fooled by slick sales pitches and high referral fees. If you’ve been in business for a bit, I’m sure you’re already getting emails and Instagram ads regularly touting different planning software and CRM tools. ![]() ![]() There are definitely tons of tools and apps on the market for wedding pros and wedding planners.
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Canon easy photo print 2 x 22/12/2024 ![]() It is supported with Easy-PhotoPrint Editor v1.3.0. In Easy-PhotoPrint Editor v1.2.2 or before, was not supported by the listed models below. MG6900 series and MG7700 series become capable of disk label printing. A failure that some fonts were not applied to preview display and print result of Easy-PhotoPrint Editor was corrected. Vertical banner printing (210mm x 676mm) has been added. Printing on Fine Art Papers (Premium Fine Art Rough and Washi) has been added. Custom Frame Size printing has been supported. Iron-on Transfers (Light Fabric/ Dark Fabric) have been added to Media Type. In editing images, PNG images with transparency information included can be handled. Printing can be performed Easy-Layout Editor Printing can be performed with the equalized border. The UI "In editing images" has been improved. Windows 11 has been added as a supported OS. The problem that some images cannot be loaded has been rectified. The problem that the date position is shifted when trimming is performed in bordered printing from Easy-PhotoPrint Editor after the date is selected has been rectified. The driver with the auto duplex printing enabled by default is displayed in Printer so that printing can be performed properly. ![]() The problem has been rectified as shown below. The setting for changing the background color in disc label printing has been added. In Custom Frame Size printing, the setting of Margin/ Print "Cut/Paste" lines in margins can be enabled or disabled. The guide display for how to set paper has been added. The modules for supporting the language have been updated.
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Smart tag microchip2/12/2024 ![]() ![]() (Anti-theft mode is available for all the Tile devices included in our best key finder rankings.) That increases the odds you'll be able to recover a stolen item. Tile has added an anti-theft mode which makes it hard for thieves to scan for Tile's trackers. Tile continues to improve the software that accompanies its trackers. And the Tile Pro's battery remains easy to replace after about a year of service. A two-way find feature helps you locate your phone if you've misplaced it just by pressing the Tile logo twice on the key finder. It's got the best range of any key finder we've tested with a good, loud alarm. The quick listĪnd that's why the Tile Pro remains our pick for the best key finder you can buy. Here's how the best key finders rank after we've put each one through their paces. We've tested a lot of different key trackers, and we've discovered that some are more deserving of a place at the end of your keychain than others. Those two trackers either limit their best features to specific devices or only work with select phones. Tile's lineup works with just about any phone - something you can't say for the Apple AirTag or Samsung Galaxy SmartTag. (Tile is joining fellow key finder makers Chipolo and Pebblebee in supporting Find My Device.)Įven with the added competition, Tile remains tops, based on our extensive testing of key trackers as well as the company's wide variety of tracking devices. ![]() Apple and Samsung both have key finders, and Google has its Find My Device network almost ready to help users find lost items via their Android phones. Tile's reign as the maker of the best key finders is even more impressive considering who it's beating out.
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X2pro audio convert le2/12/2024 ![]() Alternatively the AAF can reference external media which is ideal when FCP X and ProTools have access to the same shared storage. Media can be embedded in the AAF (and trimmed with handles to minimise file size) to create a single, simple to transfer, file. Taking advantage of the innovative Roles features in FCP X, X2Pro allows you to choose how these are converted to tracks their order, packing and whether they are included, allowing sound designers to start working immediately. X2Pro Audio Convert is a cutting edge conversion application for delivering FCP X projects for audio finishing, it is easy to use directly from within FCP X. X2Pro Audio Convert takes your FCP X XML and creates an AAF with embedded or referenced audio media which Avid Pro Tools can open as a session, delivering seamless integration between the two applications. Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can help you.Move your Final Cut Pro X projects to the audio suite simply and quickly. With our range of services and commitment to exceptional customer service, we're confident that we can help you find the financial solutions you need. We understand that unexpected expenses can arise at any time, and we're here to help you navigate those challenges with confidence. Located in the heart of Alvin, TX ,our company is committed to helping our neighbors get access the financial security they desire. Our team is knowledgeable and experienced, and we're dedicated to helping you get the most out of your tax return. We offer a range of tax preparation services, including filing your taxes electronically and maximizing your refund each year. If you're looking for help with your taxes, our tax services team can help. ![]() ![]() Don't settle for a lesser appliance or product - instead, get what you want with us! Even without perfect credit, we can make itpossible for you to shop worry-free. We provide access toitems like the latest game systems, big screen TVs, washers and dryers, riding lawn mowers, and so much more that would otherwise be out of reach. With our easy financing options, you can have yours at an affordable monthly rate. Merchandise Financing Program - Buy Now, Pay OvertimeĪre you looking for a way to get the latest name brands of electronics, appliances, game systems, and much more? Western Finance makes it easier than ever to accessthe products you need, even if your budget doesn't support it. The application process is simple and straightforward, and ourteam is dedicated to helping you take control of your financial future. With no hidden fees or surprise costs - Western Finance is here to give you some relief when it comes to covering those unexpected expenses that catch us off guard. Whether you're facing unexpected medical expenses or need funds for car repairs, we can help you get the money you need quickly and easily. Our personal loans are designed to help you when you need it most. ![]() In addition to our core installment loan business, we also offer a stellar Merchandise Financing Program which allows you to buy now and pay over time - and each year we provide Tax Services to our customers and the local community. With flexible repayment terms and affordable monthly payments, our team ensures your individual needs are met to give you peace of mind. Our small personal loans, also known as installment loans, allow you to cover unexpected expenses without breaking your budget. That's why Western Finance in Alvin, TX is here! Life has a way of throwing you curveballs at the least convenient times. |