![]() Still, the fact Gladfield does not dehusk their malt leaves me skeptical this is the answer. I also wondered if the lack of a noticeable difference between the beers might have something to do with the malt source, perhaps Gladfield Malt’s Chocolate Light malt somehow has a smoother character than other commonly used chocolate malts. It is entirely possible this relatively small amount made it such that any impact of the malts were covered up by other beer characteristics, though given the yeast and hops used, this is difficult for me to accept. "In considering reasons for these particular findings, the fact each beer was made with only 12 oz/340 g of either malt came to mind. ![]() Surprisingly, not only were participants unable to reliably distinguish between a beer made with Carafa Special II and one made with the same amount of chocolate malt, but I couldn’t either, they tasted exactly the same to me. For this reason, I settled on a Schwarzbier for this xBmt and admittedly expected to see significant results. "Despite this experience, I remained convinced the dehusked nature of Carafa Special malts did serve a purpose and used them in the same way many do, to darken lagers without imparting the more pungent roast character typically associated with Porter and Stout. Slightly annoyed with the “fact” my Stout wasn’t going to have the roast character I desired, I pressed on and 3 weeks later began drinking the beer only to realize it possessed all the characteristics of… Stout. It wasn’t until making the substitution in BeerSmith after mashing in the next day that I read up on what exactly Carafa Special malts were intended for. Unfamiliar with Carafa, and pressed for time, I paid for the bag of grains and figured I’d roll with it. As he was ringing me up, he realized he’d mistakenly used Carafa Special III instead of the Raosted Barley that was printed on the sheet. "Many years ago, I brought a recipe sheet for a Stout I’d designed into my local homebrew shop and let the dude who worked there gather and mill the grains for me. Bit surprising! I'd expect similar, but different. Apparently its impossible to tell the difference! In two schwarzbiers, anyway, with 340g. ![]()
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![]() ![]() It is very important to pronounce auntie as (ANT-ee) to show respect for your ohana (family).Informant: In Hawaii, if you go there, you might find that some people speak… well, not hugely different. On the islands, anyone can be refer to you as “Uncle” or “Auntie,’ as long as they are younger in age. But, in Hawaii, it’s a pidgin phrase to show respect. On the mainland, we use this term to refer to our parent’s brother or sister. Like da kine, shaka can mean many different things, throwin’ shakas can mean “hello,” “what’s up?” or “cool.” The gesture is most commonly seen when someone is posing for a photo. ![]() Take your closed hand and extend your pinky and thumb out-that’s it! Now wave it back and forth with your palm facing your body. Shaka is not so much a spoken term, as it is a gesture. Almost every dish in Hawaii is served with white rice, and shoyu is a staple condiment. Shoyu is a staple in Hawaii and can be found on every table (much like salt is on the mainland). Shoyu is the Hawaiian slang term for soy sauce. ![]() The first time you hear the word shoyu you’re probably ordering food at a restaurant. So when a native says “I have to go 5-4-4,” it’s the same as shishi. There is also a Japanese joke about urination based on the phrase “5-4-4” which reads go shishi in Japanese. Many words in Hawaiian pidgin are derived from the Japanese language. You also may hear a lot of the local Hawaiian keiki (children) saying this to their Auntie, or Tutu (grandmother). You can use this to politely tell whoever you need to, that you have to go pee. I mean really, how many times can you use the mainland equivalent of “whatchamacalit” before you sound ridiculous? This Hawaiian slang term can literally mean anything…seriously! Da Kine is the ultimate pidgin phrase! “Eh, you get any da kine?” or “Shelly went to get da kine, from da kine, ova da kine” It can be a bit tricky to understand, but incredibly useful. Although it seems obvious, there’s a big difference between saying “hello” and saying “what’s up?” The locals are always excited to meet new people and “talk story” (chat, shoot the breeze). “Howzit?” is a Hawaiian slang phrase for “Hey, how’s it going?” You’ll hear this one quite often, as you traverse the islands. As I said before, be selective if you choose to try this one on your vacay, because speaking it to the wrong braddah can get you snatched up by 5-0!! The word “paka” translates to tobacco, and “lolo” means crazy hence Pakalolo is the term the local kine use in reference to excellent marijuana (mainlanders might refer to it as ‘MauiWowie’). This is pidgin to the max! Saying this one to the wrong person can definitely land you in jail. That’s YOU, brah! An outsider, stranger, tourist, non-islander, they know you! Pronounced may-ly-hee-nee (better get that straight, tourist!) this is about someone that wears socks and shoes, instead of “rubbah slippahs.” This term should not be confused with make (mah-kay) which means “dead,” i.e. Pau (pronounced pow) generally translates to “no more,” “all gone,” or “time’s up.” The term pau hana means “after work,” and references the best Happy Hours on the islands. This is pretty much what you say if your vehicle shits the bed. The most common phrase you will hear relating to this word, is “Mahalo for your k ō kua,” which basically means “thanks for your help!” This pidgin phrase is important, because as a visitor, if a native asks for your brief assistance, you should be able to understand and offer it out of respect. K ō kua luau is an extension of the saying, and directly translates to a stronger form of assistance, meaning “to contribute.” The Hawaiian slang phrase k ō kua simply means to help or assist. You may see this on local signs here and there. ![]() ![]() ![]() Change 'Network Type' to "EOS" and tick the 'Console Compatibility' tick-box - so it looks identical to the screenshot below.Click "Configuration Editor" next to " Instance\SpaceEngineers-Dedicated.cfg".You just need to perform the following steps: Space Engineers Heavy Industry Build Free Download Game Cracked, shared by AlphaGames. It's incredibly simple to enable cross play on your Pingperfect hosted Space Engineers server. As a space engineer, you have been sent to discover so far unseen planets and the space surrounding them. Survival sandbox experience The entire space is waiting for you to explore it. The price applies to a digital version of the product. I have had it installed before so im a little unsure if it has 'some' stuff left over but it should just be some config/profile files in that case, shouldnt add much in download size. WARNING: Cross play servers appear in a different category on the in-game server list, make sure you select the "EOS" category in the server browser as shown in the below screenshot. Space Engineers (PC) for Steam platform is a digital download product no box included. Just installed it again so, you need 15.5GB of free space but the download is 6.2GB. WARNING: Cross play servers do not currently support Torch, you will need to uninstall Torch in order for your server to work with cross play functionality. WARNING: Cross play servers do not query via Steam's server browser - to check if your server is running and connectable, view the latest server log and look for " Game ready. WARNING: You MUST connect to the server via the server list, not the direct connection method. If your max planet value is currently higher than 3, change it to 3 or lower in the SpaceEngineers-Dedicated.cfg config file. WARNING: Cross play servers only support a maximum of 3 planets. If you already have them installed, you will need to remove them from your server's sandbox_config.sbc file or generate a new world. WARNING: Cross play servers do not support steam workshop mods. Please read the following warnings to make sure cross play works correctly for you. Space Engineers, space engineers, Space Engineers Crossplay, Crossplay, PC XBOX Crossplay, Space Engineers XBOX, Space Engineers PC, PC XBOX You can also restore your health and energy through the Medical Room Block.Space Engineers | PC XBOX Crossplay (How to enable console compatibility) How to change your servers starting path. To avoid death, you must monitor your health, energy and oxygen levels. Download the Space Engineers Dedicated server tool from steam found here. ![]() ![]() ![]() The resources can also be harvested through devasted Cargo ships. Lets try and hit 50 LIKESLIKE ![]() Then clean your pruners using the bleach and water solution mentioned earlier.ĭo not fertilize or apply any other type of treatment during this time it is best to let the shrub recover naturally. When you do this, you will cut off some of the webbing, but not all of it. If you think your plant might be infected with web blight, prune out all affected branches up to healthy wood. This is not directly fatal to this type of plant, but it can weaken the shrub’s structure over time. The main symptom is the webbing, though you will also see browning of foliage and twigs. Web blight will normally appear during late summer or early autumn. It gives the appearance that they are wrapped in webbing, which can be quite startling when you first notice it. This disease causes the branches of this shrub to curl tightly. Web Blightīotryosphaeria or sky pencil holly is also vulnerable to web blight. If you think your sky pencil holly is infected with canker, contact your local extension office for advice. They will be slightly sunken in, while should they appear on twigs or stems, these growths should come off with a little pressure. Sometimes you may find brown spots or lesions on the bark of the Sky Pencil Holly. ![]() All fallen plant debris should be burned or discarded in bags that are sealed up tight. When you do so, be sure to sterilize your pruners using a solution of one part bleach and three parts water. If the leaves begin to drop in this manner, it is best to clip off and destroy afflicted foliage. It also appears as if there are small holes in the foliage, which is a symptom of a type of fungus that enters through these “wounds.” The disease will cause the leaves of this shrub to turn brown, with scorched or burnt edges. This plant can sometimes be susceptible to botryosphaeria canker. Here are common problems that you need to avoid when growing sky pencil holly: Botryosphaeria Canker This plant is deer resistant, at least partially, though there is a chance that rabbits and other rodents may eat this plant. They also have no value as a food source for birds or other wildlife. These are poisonous to humans and animals alike. However, in late summer or early autumn, it may produce red berries that last into winter. It may be best to remove them if they bother you, as their appearance is quite slight compared with other flowering shrubs like rhododendrons and azaleas.Īt this point, the sky pencil holly will be done blooming for the year. In the spring, this shrub will produce tiny white flowers that are little more than blips on the stems. The foliage will remain all year long, though in cold winter climates, there may be some dieback during severe cold spells. The foliage of this shrub is dark green and leathery, while the leaves themselves appear to be glistening. This plant has a very upright and narrow shape, with branches that only grow out from the base. Some people think this bush looks like a small yew. This plant will work as an accent or foundation planting. Avoid saturated soils to prevent fungal issues in Hollies.The sky pencil holly plant is a handsome little evergreen shrub that will grow well in USDA hardiness zones six through nine. For severe infections the pesticide Bonide is recommended. These can be treated with horticultural oil. Mites and scale are insects that can occasionally affect your Sky Pencil Holly. Proper location choice, watering, and fertilization are the keys to your success. The best way to prevent disease and pests is by providing the appropriate care for your plants. ![]() In cooler zones, 5 and 6, protect your sky pencil holly from wind. Heavy pruning is best reserved for late winter or early spring. Sky Pencils don't require pruning, but they tolerate it well if you prefer to keep them a certain size. Fertilize in spring with a slow release fertilizer for broadleaf evergreens. After Sky Pencils are established, they only need watered during hot, dry spells. Water your Holly deeply a couple times a week for the first few months. Do not allow the mulch to touch the trunk as this increases the chances of pests and disease. Mulching is highly recommended in cooler zones to protect the plant's roots in winter as well. After planting, adding a layer of 2 to 3 inches of mulch will help keep the soil moist. They prefer a slightly acidic soil, but tend to adapt just about any well draining soil. As long as you avoid extreme temperatures you can plant your Holly almost any time of the year. Be sure to choose the appropriate location for your Sky Pencil Holly aka Japanese Holly Sky Pencil. ![]() ![]() ![]() There are different kinds of faux leather materials, but two primary types. People who choose to follow a vegan lifestyle will often opt for alternative materials like these to avoid animal skin - real leather. Obviously, faux leathers are not real leather and are not animal byproducts. For genuine leather sofas and chairs, cutting the pieces needed has to work within the size limits of the hide used. The material is made in large sheets and the pieces are versatile and easy to cut. This is because it is manufactured using synthetic compounds. Reasons to Use Faux Leathersįaux leather upholstery often has a significantly lower price than real genuine leather. Newer types made from plant waste are also considered fake leather and go by a variety of names. However, this material also goes by other names as well, such as leatherette, vegan leather and eco-leather to name a few. Typically, a plastic layer is bonded to a polyester fabric base material.ĭifferent types of plastic are used in fake leather production and the specific type determines whether it has any eco-friendly qualities.įaux leather is the term commonly used with regard to its application for furniture upholstery, including for a chair, headboard, loveseat or sofa - even for sectionals. ![]() What is Faux Leather Material?įaux leather is exactly what it sounds like: Fake, artificial, or synthetic leather. We’re going to cover all the basics of faux leather to let you figure out for yourself how you feel about the material. If you want to learn more about faux leather upholstery in home décor, what it is, and when it makes sense (or no sense at all) to use it, read on. Faux leather has increased in popularity over the past several decades for a variety of reasons. ![]() ![]() ![]() This thing can blend or crush or chop, or anything (depending on the settings) to your will from frozen cranberries to sticky gummy bears (don't ask). Bush can use it (no offense to Republicans, I am one of you anyway). This blender is simply just powerful good looking blender that is so simple I bet even George W. ![]() This blender is nice looking, not complicated and sturdy. Perfect for everything from chopping ice, puree, sauces, smoothies, protein drinks and even batters. The reason we chose this model is because it's the blender WE use at home, and it's excellent! Ours is 6 years old and going strong, used almost daily. This blender was purchased for my mother-in-law as a Christmas gift. The blender's glass jar holds a hefty 48 ounces, and a removable cap covering the filler hole in the jar's lid serves as a 2-ounce measure. Shredding cheese, making bread crumbs, blending hummus and chocolate mousse-all these and many, many more tasks are right up the blender's alley. Does it purée baby food? Naturally, and when lumps disfigure gravy, punch the purée button and they'll disappear. Will it chop nuts? No problem, and coffee beans, chocolate, and vegetables (in water) come out at whatever consistency desired, as well. Can it crush ice? Certainly, and it'll blend smooth frozen drinks like smoothies and margaritas. With a 350-watt motor offering 10 speeds plus pulse control, this versatile blender does everything but mow the lawn. A removable blade assembly makes cleaning very simple. This one offers 10 speeds and a powerful motor as well as a sturdy glass jar and stainless steel blades. 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The good news: this gets the first and fourth entries in the Science Adventure series of visual novels out there officially in English for the first time. I’m hoping to be able to do a review for this one, but we’ll see how things shake out. By most accounts, this is a very good one of these, so if you enjoy games like DOOM, Quake, or Duke Nukem 3D, you will likely find plenty to like here. It has a cool single-player campaign as well as some multiplayer modes you can enjoy online. So let’s call this a classic-style first-person shooter. I had gotten used to calling this kind of thing a boomer shooter, but I guess some people don’t care for that term now. This Switch version lacks the multiplayer features that can be found in the other versions these days, but you can still have a really good time just exploring and seeing what odd stuff you can come across. You can travel through space, you can land on the planets, and you can play it in a variety of ways. It’s a space exploration/survival game with an infinite procedurally-generated universe. ![]() This feels like one of those games that really doesn’t need much of an introduction, but let’s try. You have to be a subscriber to the Expansion Pack to get at it of course. I’m reasonably sure this is the first time this game has ever seen a rerelease, so that’s pretty cool. In case you don’t have time to watch it (but you should, because it’s kind of amusing), Pilotwings 64 will be hitting the service next week on October 13th. Nintendo has released a trailer announcing the date of the next release for the Nintendo 64 app, included in the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack. ![]() ![]() ![]() From 2000 - 2017, the composite yearly average gain for these strategies has beaten the market more than 19X over. Over the years it has been remarkably consistent. 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This reflects possibilities of outperformance over the long haul. The same for earnings stands at $4.69, showing growth of 6.1% year over year. The same for revenues is pinned at $714.3 million, showing an increase of 5.3% year over year.įor fiscal 2019, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues is at $3.10 billion, reflecting a rise of 6.2% year over year. Quoteįor the fiscal first quarter, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings is pegged at $1.06. Price and Consensus | Varian Medical Systems, Inc. (Read More: Varian & Reliance Group Tie Up to Enhance Cancer Care) (Read More: Varian Medical's Halcyon Gets NMPA Approval in China)Įarlier, Varian Medical’s Advanced Radiotherapy Clinical School started running courses at India-based Reliance Group's flagship Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital (KDAH) in Mumbai. Recently, Varian Medical’s coveted Halcyon system was approved by the China National Medical Product Administration (NMPA). Last month, Varian Medical announced that it was selected by Medical Specialist Holdings to equip seven of its centers in South Africa with Varian linear accelerators and Eclipse treatment planning system. The California-based provider of radiotherapy also enjoys a strong international presence. (Read More: Varian Acquires humediQ, Boosts Motion Management Portfolio) (Read More: Varian Buys Noona to Boost Oncology Software Services)Įarlier this year, Varian Medical extended its Oncology portfolio with the acquisition of humediQ, the manufacturer of IDENTIFY, a surface-guided radiation therapy positioning and motion management system. In October, the company bought Noona Healthcare, whose patient software app helps capture cancer patient-reported outcomes (PROs) and enable direct communication with patients. Varian Medical has lately been on an acquisition spree. Selling, general and administrative expenses also increased 4.1% year over year. Notably, Varian Medical’s research and development expenses rose 15.3% year over year to $59.6 million in the quarter. In fact, in the last reported quarter, the company’s gross margin was 42.3% of net revenues, down 10 basis points (bps) on a year-over-year basis. The current level is higher than the S&P 500 index’s 2.3% gain.Īn intensely competitive industry is likely to keep Varian Medical’s margins under pressure. Over the past year, shares of Varian Medical have rallied 8% compared with the industry’s 13.8% rise. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). However, the company’s margins are pressed. is expected to benefit from acquisitions and significant international presence. ![]() ![]() This gives a measure of the spread of values but no indication. Range the difference between the maximum and minimum values on the scale of measurement. There are several measures which may be used. There are six measures: the range, variance, standard deviation, standard error, skew, and kurtosis. Measures of dispersion are closely related to MEASURES OF CENTRAL TENDENCY. These measures capture the variation between different values of the data. measures of dispersion the different ways of calculating the extent to which a set of observations, numbers, etc., are clustered together round a central point. This is only used for ordinal and interval scale data. Measures of dispersion measure the scatter of the data, that is how far the values in the distribution are. Common examples of measures of statistical dispersion are the variance, standard deviation, and interquartile range. The measure of dispersion indicates the degree of spread or distribution of the data. In statistics, dispersion (also called variability, scatter, or spread) is the extent to which a distribution is stretched or squeezed. What if we could just shamelessly and safely be real? How far are all those starlights from the Earth? How much do our expectations differ from the real picture? Was it morphed?Īnd how? How much time will it take for each heart to feel? How often do I drop my fork? I do it a lot, should this also be counted? Not. How much are our thoughts distracted from current work? ![]() In any distribution, theoretically 99.73 of values will be within +-3 standard deviations of the mean. It is a measure of how far each observed value in the data set is from the mean. Measures of dispersion inform us about the level of variability in the data set. Standard deviation tells you how spread out or dispersed the data is in the data set. How far does each person need to travel to get all bumps? The standard deviation (s) is the most common measure of dispersion. ![]() How much rubbish is spread around the dump? In statistics, dispersion is the degree to which a distribution is stretched or squeezed. tn measures of dispersion (or spread) simplest measure of the dispersion of the data is the range tells how widely the data are dispersed range largest. How far is each country from a fair and worthy life? How far is each homeless cat sitting from their basement door-hole? "Everything can be counted, but we need to know Shipping is tracked bandcamp download is provided on the digital release date. THIS IS A PREORDER: Digital release - out now vinyl ships in April 2022ġx12" 180 gram colored LE vinyl (edition of 200) ![]() ![]() ![]() Step 2: Draft a rough outline of your project plan After all, a happy team delivers better projects. ![]() Understanding these basics about your team will help you craft a thoughtful plan that takes their work styles and bandwidth into consideration. Sit down with your team and get to know their: The last step in the research phase is to take time to learn more about the people who’ll be responsible for the work. See a list of sample interview questions to ask stakeholders so you can develop better project plans. The best way to communicate with partners and stakeholders.Related or similar projects, goals, and outcomes.Key outages, meetings, deadlines, and driving factors.Stakeholder interest/involvement levels.Product ownership and the decision-making process.It also shows you care about the success of the project from the start.īe sure to discuss these things with your stakeholders: This will give project stakeholders confidence that your team has the experience to handle any difficult personality or situation. Schedule time with your main project contact, and ask them some tough questions about process, organizational politics, and general risks before creating a project plan. If you want to dazzle stakeholders with a stellar project delivery, you’ve got to know how they work and what they expect. Be thorough in your research to uncover critical project details, and ask thoughtful questions before you commit to anything. Review the scope of work and related documents (maybe an RFP or notes from sales calls or meetings with your client team). Conduct your own research to dig deeper on:ĭive into any communications that are relevant to the project. Understanding the ins and outs of the project will help you determine the best process and identify any snags that might get in the way of success. It’s the story of your project, and you don’t want it to be a tall tale! So make sure you know all the facts before you start creating a project plan. Step 1: Start with research and preplanningĪ project plan is more than a dry document with dates. It is most commonly represented in the form of a gantt chart to make it easy to ensure work stays on track. The purpose of a project plan is to map out the steps and resources it will take to complete a project on time and budget.Ī project plan communicates vital information-such as deadlines, assignments, and key milestones-to all project stakeholders and is integral to project success. What is a project management plan?Ī project management plan-also known as a project plan-is a document that outlines the process your team will use to manage the project according to scope to meet its stated objectives. The output of the project planning process is a project management plan. It's one of the most important processes in project management. Project planning is the process of defining the project scope, objectives, and steps needed to get the work done. ![]() How to create a project plan in TeamGanttīefore we dive into the process basics, let’s start with a couple of definitions.No matter the length or level of drama, every story is based on a story arc or an outline-or as we call it in the project management world, a project plan. ![]() |
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