2/13/2024 0 Comments London fog drink tumblr![]() Pass you off a sneaky, watered down one just because it’s peak time at the libraryĪnd you want to rush through all of your customers as quick as possible. If you order a London Fog when I’m on shift and I have 6 other In an efficient time manner, but diluting drinks just to race through your Steady stream of people demanding drinks at the same time and you need to serve Not like Wilson Café whose London Fog was horrendous yes I know there was a The same time and take pride in our work. Total workmode, carry the weight of the numerous drink orders that descend at Is crashing down around our shoulders, we still stand behind the counter in Is inundated with orders so that it seems like the whole of the caffeine world Well guess he was also as muddled as me…hahahaa.Īlso I’m sorry, but when Crossroads ![]() It was only as I was walking out of the Library that today was Tuesday not Thursday like I somehow suddenly thought Good weekend,’ to which he replied, ‘Yes Radhika, you too.’ ![]() To say to Professor Newbury at the end of the class ‘Bye Sir, hope you have a Sure it will be real soon, it’s inevitable when you’re a student.Īlso, my Tuesdays and Thursdays are total mirrors of each other I start atĩ.30, end at 4.15, have the same 3 classes on both days and so is excuse enough On and when my body will choose to suddenly just hit a brick wall and crash. See this is truly great, but it does make me slightly suspicious about what’s going I haven’t yawned, it’s now 9pm and I’m still running on total While I have to admit, but the switches have been turned on today, I feel good, Today has been a pretty productive Tuesday it’s been a
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![]() Terms of Service and license information are housed here, appropriately so. It seems like shortcuts should be toggled through general settings, but this is a personal preference. The inclusion of keyboard shortcuts for power-users is nice, although I’m not sure about the placement. Keyboard shortcuts are enabled through the information widget. I like the easy access to reconnection, and IPVanish customizes the number of tries it will perform in the event of a disconnection. Here’s where the kill switch is controlled. Having easily accessible support is a win when troubleshooting is necessary.Ĭlicking over to the Connection tab gives you some more options to control protocols. Here’s where the language can change, various startup settings can be configured, and support is available. The Settings widget controls all of the options for the app. Opening up the settings will allow changes to General settings. There is also a search function to narrow down countries if you have a location in mind. Having these two options available provides more flexibility when choosing a server. IPVanish has a server list widget that visually displays available servers, both by list and by map location. Once I was up and running with a connection, there was a lot to unpack. The IPVanish toolbar comes with a strong package of in-app features. It will provide an updated IP, location, time connected, server, and data up/down with an informative graph. Once connected, the app generates further information about the active connection. Again, the simple interface keeps everything in a clear view. The connection uses the best available country, city, and server. You’ll see the status of the kill switch (that’s touched on more later).Ĭlicking connect establishes a connection to a default network. Information such as your current IP address, location, the current protocol, and status of your connection. This tab provides some information before a server is even connected. ![]() The interface is clean and simple and does not clutter their user forms.Ĭompleting login opens the home interface, on the Quick Connect tab. Running the app asked for sign-in information or you don’t have an account, to sign up. All it took was agreeing to their terms of service and the installation happened in one step.Īs soon as IPVanish confirmed the installation, all I had to do was click run to launch the application. Installing IPVanish was quick thanks to their one-click install. IPVanish launches easily, with some tools to get you started. ![]() Apps with complicated set-ups are at a disadvantage from the start, but this was not the case. Setting up IPVanish, I found that the user experience was quite smooth. I broke this VPN down to find the pros and cons, dabbling in the details of their product from network speeds to pricing. I wanted to get into the nuts and bolts of the service, and this IPVanish review will do just that. This US-based VPN provider touts high speeds, an expansive network (75+ according to their statistics), and some pretty strong claims to privacy. There’s one VPN that claims the title of the “only true Top Tier VPN service” in the world. 2/13/2024 0 Comments Good nose hair trimmer![]() It’s also one of the quieter trimmers we tried and didn’t have any concerns about using it near our ears. It held up to our 40-minute runtime test just fine. The Wahl Micro GroomsMan comes with a AAA lithium battery, so you shouldn’t need to worry about it dying for quite some time. It’s probably the closest to using a Bond gadget that any of us will come to-nothing like having a clean nose while taking down Spectre, right? That’s important for those of us who like to travel light. The pen shape looks cooler than any of the other trimmers we tried, and it’s compact, so it won’t take up much space in a dopp kit. There’s a whole lot that we like about the Wahl Micro GroomsMan. When it comes to electronic trimmers, Wahl is about as reputable of a name as you’ll find. ![]() We felt this method was a good way to get a general idea of how each trimmer would hold up over time.Īlright, let's jump into our reviews from our favorite to least favorite. Will you be using one of these trimmers for 20 consecutive minutes? Probably not-but we don’t want to make assumptions about how much hair you have in your nose either. Some trimmers handled this better than others. We let each trimmer run for 20 consecutive minutes, waited a day, and then let them run for another 20-minutes. Some felt like they would break if we accidentally (or purposefully) dropped them. Some of the nose hair trimmers we tested feel more durable than others. How does the nose hair trimmer look? Is it functional? Does it include a battery? This may not be too big of a deal when you’re sticking it in your nose, but a few of these trimmers were not enjoyable to have near our ears. Nose hair trimmers that were quieter scored better. Was it easy and effective to use? Did we feel comfortable sticking it in our nostrils? Nose Hair Trimmerįor each nose hair trimmer, we looked at how well it cut hair, it’s volume, the overall design and packaging, and durability.Ībove all else, we looked at how well each nose hair trimmer cut nose and ear hair. We tried out 11 of the most popular nose hair trimmers. Fortunately, these nifty devices are inexpensive, but which one should you choose? Sure, you can rip it out, but do you really want tearing hair out of your nose to become a regular part of your life?įace it, you’re officially at that age-it’s time to add a nose hair trimmer to your grooming arsenal. It’s almost like it knows when you’re trying to look your best. Nose hair has a knack for showing up at the most inopportune times. You look a little closer and find out that there’s more than one hanging out in your nasal caves. We’ve all been there-standing in front of the mirror tidying up the old mustache-when you notice one long, thick hair coming out of your nostril. 2/13/2024 0 Comments Home zone near me![]() Matthew says “I don’t know where the last 25 years have gone, but it’s been a great journey so far, and the measure of a good company and a good team is how quickly the time passes when you’re having fun! We are here to give our clients the best possible journey, whether they are selling or letting their property, and we have such a great team and in-house management process that makes this possible”. Customer Service was great with several furniture and home decor choices I walked in and was greeted by Carlton. Since, money and time are important to me, I decided to drop by the Ridgemar Meadow Location. ![]() Here we are after almost 25 years in business, as one of the most popular and best reviewed agents in the Bromley Borough. Home Zone has a new location in Hudson Oaks. Good customer service is based on one fundamental principle – if you look after your customer properly, your customer will be happy, business will succeed and your good reputation will grow. When shopping for furniture, there’s something about the in-store experience that just can’t be replicated on a monitor or phone screen. Matthew started this company with one principal goal - to serve each and every customer to their complete satisfaction. These days, you can buy just about anything online, including most of our inventory at Home Zone Furniture. Established in 2000 and still under the sole ownership of Founder and Managing Director Matthew Wales after almost 25 years of trading, we are delighted to continue to be a flagship of exemplary service and customer care at our head office here in Beckenham, prominently positioned at one of Beckenham’s busiest and most visible junctions. 2/12/2024 0 Comments Supermarket sweep board game new![]() In the Daniels era, a paperweight, later changed to an umbrella. Since 2008, a mug.īoard game (which was also available to buy at the time)Ĭopy of newspaper from the day you were bornĪ piece of the set to take home with them Salt and pepper set ("salt and pepper not included") "One Year Out!" T-shirt (Radio 2), Popmaster mug (Greatest Hits Radio) "A pen from Len" (pen stand in the form of a Len Goodman figurine, plus pen) Stupid irritating ball-motif statue thingĬarriage clock, or a candelabra on early HTV shows Travel pack: consisting of compass, binoculars and a map of the area they played in. Godawful glass plate (later, sensibly changed to an antiques voucher) Weekly winners would always win those bloody crystal glasses. Various prizes at the different stages of the competitions. Jim Davidson era, Bendy bloke (wooden model man, used by artists for drawing) Photo of the families and host on the set (in early series, black and white for the losers, colour for the winners!) "Goody bag", including books, board game, T-shirt, and (for returning champs only) tea pot.Ī crystal (with engraving "I cracked The Crystal Maze 199X") "Bendy Bully" toy, tankards, hand sewn badges (early series), darts and BFH (Bus Fare Home) ![]() In the 2012 Challenge version, an e-book reader. Various, but usually included a gold-embossed Blockbusters Dictionary. Trophy and cue, possibly also a John Virgo waistcoat If there's something we've missed out, or you have an idea for a future Anorak Corner column, Contact us.Ĭeramic dusty bin ("and you know how much they're worth"), also a photo of Ted Rogers in a silver frame. Here's our list of the consolation "prizes" doled out by British game shows. 2/12/2024 0 Comments Run reaktor 6![]() Note: You can download this ensemble below (midi_out.zip). If the Note Off event (Velocity = 0) was missing, you would produce notes of an endless length. After the Hold module is triggered at the Trig input, an event with the value 0 is sent after 100 ms. Finally, the Hold module defines the Note Off time.The velocity will be scaled up to standard MIDI Velocity values between 0 and 127 at the G input of the Note Pitch/Gate module (see mouseover hint for the G input of this module). The Note On event gets its velocity from the second value module - in this example, the velocity is set to the value 0.8.According to the event processing engine in REAKTOR, the pitch event branch will be processed to its end before the second output of the Order module is fed by the note event. ![]() Since the pitch value has to be defined first, output 1 from the Order module is produced first and creates the pitch value in this case, 60 for middle C.This module makes sure that events occur one after another. At first, the note is going into an Order module.Imagine that this note comes from a step sequencer in REAKTOR. Here is a short tutorial in which a monophonic MIDI note is produced by a button. The pitch will then be applied to the next note. If you first transmit the Note On event and define the pitch afterward, it is too late for the pitch to be recognized. You need to transmit the following note information in the correct order: REAKTOR does not only work as a sound generator but is also well suited for creating MIDI sequencers communicating with internal and external sound generators. ![]() Note: Logic and GarageBand do not support MIDI Out from loaded plug-ins however, it is possible to run REAKTOR in standalone mode and use its virtual outputs in the MIDI settings to send MIDI information to these DAWs. It’s a big help, but the library Macros don’t show how to structure such modules, nor define panel control elements like knobs.This article explains how to send MIDI notes to an external sound generator, for example, a software synthesizer. The “Building In Primary” manual shows how to make a simple synth using the included library of pre-defined Macros. This means the event terminals run at a lower data rate than do audio terminals, and so the two can generally not be interconnected without using a converter module in-between (there are some exceptions to this, but using them can weigh heavily on CPU usage). Connecting the modules is simply a case of dragging between inputs and outputs to create signal paths.Īt the Blocks and Primary levels, connector terminals can operate in one of two modes, audio or event, the latter being conceptually similar to control signals such as MIDI or CV/Gate. Terminals on the left of a module are inputs, while those on the right of a module are outputs. ![]() In order to make Reaktor’s modules do anything useful they need to be connected together in some way, which is why almost every module has at least one terminal on it. While Core editing looks similar to Primary editing, and Core contains many useful modules and its own library of pre-built Macros, it is in fact much more akin to writing program code due to the concepts it uses. Core modules can only be created inside of a Core Cell and allow a deeper level of control over proceedings, and complex DSP routines to be created.Īfter a Core Cell has been edited, Reaktor compiles the structure into efficient-to-run machine code. Primary also includes a built-in library of pre-defined Macros, most of which include GUI elements and so provide another quick way to assemble effects and synths.Ĭore is where you get down to the nitty-gritty of things. Some Primary modules perform very basic tasks, such as applying mathematical operations to incoming values others, such as oscillators, are more complex in their makeup and function. Reaktor’s Primary level contains all of the essential modules and tools you need to create practically any effect, processor or synth. That standard ensures easy inter-compatibility with all other Blocks, and this allows you to quickly assemble any combination and signal flow that you like, much like working with a hardware modular system. Blocks are fully self-contained Instruments that conform to NI’s Reaktor Blocks standard. To explain Core Cells we need first to talk about Reaktor’s three editing levels: Blocks, Primary and Core. Macros are essentially just a container for other modules, and display any visual elements they contain within their parent Instrument or Ensemble’s panel. Instruments are very similar to Ensembles in that they create their own GUI panel, and define visual settings that affect any modules they contain (note that the word “Instrument” is used as in “tool” or “device”, and doesn’t imply Instrument modules are intended only for building synths). ![]() Click on your Mac’s wallpaper and whatever is centered will be sent to the pile, allowing you an unimpeded view of your desktop, which can be otherwise hidden while Stage Manager is active. This lets you do things like nestle your Messages app alongside a Safari browser full of vacation locations you're currently discussing with friends in a group iMessage, allowing you to keep the conversation and your many plans neatly organized. ![]() If you drag one app into place over another that's currently centered in the screen, macOS Ventura will remember where you placed it and treat those two apps as one "tile" that you can select from the list. It’s a tool for managing apps and windows on your Mac desktop (learn how in our handy guide to how to use Stage Manager in macOS Ventura), and it works by centering whatever you’re currently focused on in the center of your display while displaying a stack of small tiles on the left-hand side of the screen that represent all the other apps you have open.Ĭlicking any Stage Manager tile will cause that app to move to center stage on your desktop, replacing whatever was there and moving it to the tile pile. Stage Manager is one of the new Ventura features I appreciate the most, though when it was first announced I thought it sounded superfluous. macOS Ventura review: Stage Manager is better than I expected To show you what I mean, let’s go over some of the biggest new features coming with macOS Ventura and how well they work in practice. And when Ventura’s new Freeform collaborative creation tool debuts later this year, having an iPhone or iPad handy make it much easier to diagram or doodle your ideas in shared workspaces. ![]() You'll now be able to hand off a FaceTime call (via Apple’s appropriately named new Handoff feature) from your iPhone/iPad to your Mac and vice versa. (Be sure to check out our guide on how to use your smartphone as a webcam.)įaceTime also gets an upgrade in macOS Ventura that will make it a bit more useful if you also own an iPhone. While propping up your iPhone near your Mac as an impromptu webcam feels a little silly, it’s a nice option to have should your Mac lack a webcam. We've spent some time testing out a prototype, and so far it works well - stay tuned for our full hands-on! (Image credit: Apple)įor example, the newly upgraded Continuity Camera feature lets you use an iPhone as a camera/microphone for your Mac. While Amadeus Pro has a number of integrated audio effects (equalizer, speed and pitch shift, echo, etc.), their capabilities can be extended arbitrarily by supporting audio units and VST plug-ins.Apple's so confident in this "use-your-iPhone-like-a-webcam" Continuity Camera trick that it'll be selling special Belkin mounts for just that purpose later this year. The handling of large sounds is further facilitated by the broad support of the markers. Thanks to its excellent direct-to-disk abilities and waveform caching, edits arbitrarily large sounds are performed at high speed with this fully featured multi-track editing. Use Amadeus Pro for any task related to audio, such as live audio recording, creating tones for the iPhone, digitizing tapes and records, converting between a variety of sound formats (such as MP3, MPEG- 4 AAC, AIFF, Wave, WMA, CAF, FLAC, Ogg Vorbis), remastering your iTunes music library, streams Internet registry, etc. 2/12/2024 0 Comments Psi real estate exam questionsboycotting other brokers in the marketplace.2. Confirm with the seller's broker, the lender and the closing entity that the closing must be delayed to allow for a new seven-day waiting period because of the interest rate revision. Psi National Exam For Real Estate Questions With Answers 2022/2023 A written agreement in which a purchaser agrees to buy and a seller agrees to sell is called Answer a contractAntitrust laws prohibit competing brokers from all of the following Answer 1. Call the lender and inform them that they are in violation of the seven-day waiting period and cannot change the terms of the loan this close to the closing. You can always go back and retake any practice test. Advise the buyers to file a legal action against the lender for violation of predatory lending practices under the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act. Assist the buyers in calculating the new loan payments and ask them if they want to proceed with the closing as scheduled. Taking the time to properly prepare for the exam can help you feel more. Based on the TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure rule, what action should the broker take in this situation? A. When it comes to taking the PSI real estate practice exam, preparation is key. The buyers inform the broker that they just received revised Loan Estimate and Closing Disclosure forms from the lender, indicating the Annual Percentage Rate on their loan has increased by 0.3%. Below is a list of the topics covered on the National portion of the South Carolina real estate exam and the percentage of questions for each topic. We also provide test taker support materials such as practice tests. ![]() Select the correct exam for you: Broker Examination (Choose this option after PSI notifies you that you're ready to take the exam.) Broker Reciprocity Examination (Choose this option if we approved. This includes monitoring licensees and raising flags prior to license renewal dates. ![]() Washington Real Estate Examination Program. Choose the following options on their website: Real Estate. A broker and the buyers he represents are anxiously awaiting the closing on their new home. You can schedule your exam online with PSI. 2/12/2024 0 Comments Ppp gross receiptsTo address this issue, Notice 2021-20 provides that an eligible employer is deemed to have made the election under section 2301(g)(1) of the CARES Act for the amount of qualified wages included in the payroll costs reported on the PPP loan forgiveness application up to (but not exceeding) the minimum amount of payroll costs, together with any other eligible expenses reported on the application, sufficient to support the amount of the PPP loan that is forgiven. As a result, borrowers generally did not include an ERC qualified wage election on their originally filed 2020 employment tax returns. ![]() When these borrowers filed 2020 Q2 and Q3 federal employment tax returns, they were not eligible for the ERC and, at the time the 2020 Q4 return was filed, they had very little information on how to claim the credit. This process works differently for PPP loan borrowers that have already filed a forgiveness application for a 2020 PPP loan. It is important to note that total loan forgiveness can be achieved with payroll costs that equal only 60% of the PPP loan as long as there are eligible non-payroll costs paid during the covered period to cover 40% of the loan. If, however, the ERC maximum qualified wage is not reached with respect to wages paid outside the PPP loan covered period, additional analysis is needed to determine whether wages paid during the PPP loan covered period can be designated as ERC wages without affecting total loan forgiveness. If the maximum qualified wage amount is paid or projected to be paid outside the PPP loan covered period, then the analysis is complete for that employee and all wages paid to that employee during the covered period can be used for PPP loan forgiveness. The determination of the ERC wage amount for each quarterly return begins with an employee-by-employee analysis of qualified wages paid during each quarter before and after the PPP loan covered period. ERC qualified wages are limited to $10,000 for calendar year 2020 and $10,000 for each of Q1 and Q2 of 2021 (note that the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP), which was signed into law on March 11, 2021, extends the ERC through December 31, 2021). The general rule is fairly easy to apply for PPP borrowers who have not yet applied to have a PPP loan forgiven, because they can make the election on an original or amended federal employment tax return (typically a Form 941). IRS Notice 2021-20, issued on March 1, 2021, provides guidance for employers claiming the ERC and indicates that an eligible employer generally makes the election to use payroll costs for PPP loan forgiveness by not claiming the ERC for those qualified wages on its federal employment tax return. ![]() Section 2301(g)(1) of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), as amended by the Tax Certainty and Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2020 (Relief Act), allows recipients of PPP loans to also claim the ERC for qualified wages as long as the same expenses are not used for both benefits. How can I maximize the employee retention credit while still achieving full PPP loan forgiveness? Not only does the guidance continue to change but some of the provisions have retroactive application, such as the availability of 2020 employee retention credits (ERCs) for borrowers of PPP loans. The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan process has become increasingly complicated as new guidance and enhancements to the program have been announced. 2/12/2024 0 Comments Wahl clipper oil targetWhat the reviews say: “This thing absolutely shaves as close as a disposable blade razor. “If you want a buzz cut or a shaved head but would rather avoid a razor, use this.” It’s super user-friendly and leaves little room for cuts or damage to the skin. “Once you’ve taken as much hair off as you can, use the foil shaver to get down to a baby skin finish,” she says. For the sharpest look, regional barber manager at Fellow Barber Raquel Fajardo suggests first trimming your hair down with an at-home device like the Wahl Peanut or the Bevel pick on this list. This classic tool is best described as a straight razor replacement. I love how easy it is to handle.”į Walmart Promo Codes & Coupons | $10 off In November 2023 | Forbes Best Hair Trimmer For A Close Shave A Great Alternative To A Straight Razor I have used this on myself for my facial hair and on my 3-year-old son for trimming his hair. Another customer writes, “This powerful trimmer is great for trimming hair on the top of your head and the hair on your chin. I really like that you can change the length just by adjusting the slide on the back and not having to change the guard between each length, saving so much time,” says one reviewer. “The clippers run smoothly through the hair and I didn’t notice any grabbing or pulling on the hair while cutting. What the reviews say: Reviewers praise with the convenience of the gadget. Lastly, its strong, lithium-powered battery carries a 60-minute charge-or you can use it while it’s plugged in. There are two adjustable combs, plus 16 different guard attachments for a totally customized clip. If you’re feeling more adventurous than a buzz, this has all the guards you need to taper and fade with ease. Remington’s affordable clipper has an ergo-friendly design and piercing stainless steel blades. Another reviewer says, “The packaging is in the realm of Apple packaging: very clean and professional.these trimmers are a game-changer.”īest Hair Clippers For Fades A Totally Customized ClipĪttachments: 2 adjustable combs | Cordless: Yes This is a must-have if you are in the market for a multi-functional trimmer,” one fan of the product says. It works perfectly for a lineup and provides for a clean, smooth shave with no burning or irritation, and so far I have not had any issues with razor bumps. What the reviews say: “The sleek design is for sure a plus but I am even more impressed with the utility. And thanks to its eight-hour charge, waiting 30 minutes after plugging in is a thing of the past. The ergonomic design will prevent the trimmer from slipping outside your palm. Most Classic Hair Clippers A Streamlined Yet Powerful OptionĪttachments: Square and T-blade | Cordless: Yesįor clean lines and optimal definition, this lightweight, user-friendly pick features an easily adjustable blade that’s perfect for short, freshly-shaved looks-though it’s also versatile enough to tackle buzz cuts, body touch-ups or beard trimming. If you’re on the fence, let me say.just buy it. Might be heavy for some but I find the bulk warrants the quality cuts it gives. My shave time is roughly 2-3 minutes, tops. “With the BaBylissPro I can shave daily or push to 3 days and still get a nice close shave. What the reviews say: “I like a close shave but hate to lather up and use a blade every morning,” says one Amazon reviewer. Reviewers also praise the weightless feel. Its power is owed to a Ferrari-designed engine, which holds a stunning three-hour charge. You can navigate depth and detail while it steadily mows through the hair (no matter how coarse, thin, curly or coiled). The cordless feature is really nice to use when trying to move around.”īaBylissPro’s cordless clipper is notable for its customization since it has eight different attachments. ![]() Super efficient, battery works well on a fast charge and lightweight. What the reviews say: One 5-star Amazon reviewer says, “Bought these clippers to cut my boys hair. The 10-ounce weight reflects the power.” If desired, the device can also be zero-gapped, which means its teeth can be aligned to deliver the closest, sharpest cut possible (this is best avoided with sensitive skin, however). “The adjustable blade handle is perfect for precise fading or getting that five o’clock shadow just right. “This has a masterfully designed aluminum body and powerful motor that can cut through any hair type,” says Howard. With over 2,000 glowing reviews, this option (suitable for lengths 000 to 1) is a favorite for both pros and amateurs alike. 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