8/13/2023 0 Comments Im ready to bust a move lyricsHer 1971 hit "Respect" earned her universal acclaim and secured her place in the soul pantheon. Minnie Riperton, a legendary singer with a five-octave vocal range, left an indelible mark on the music world. So, get ready to immerse yourself in the celestial soundscape of Minnie Riperton as we celebrate her enduring musical legacy and pay tribute to her unforgettable contributions to the world of music. ![]() Whether you’re a dedicated fan or a newcomer to Riperton’s enchanting world, this compilation is sure to take you on a journey through the mesmerizing depths of her musical genius. From her iconic hit singles to lesser-known gems, we explore the diverse soundscape Riperton effortlessly navigated, blending elements of soul, R&B, and jazz to create timeless classics that still resonate with audiences today. Each composition on this list showcases Riperton’s unparalleled talent and unwavering passion for music, making it a testament to her enduring influence and artistic brilliance. In this article, we delve into the treasure trove of her discography to present the top 10 best Minnie Riperton songs of all time. Known for her incredible vocal prowess and unique ability to effortlessly traverse multiple octaves, Riperton left an indelible mark on the music industry. Minnie Riperton’s legacy as a remarkable vocalist and songwriter has endured the test of time, captivating listeners with her ethereal range and soul-stirring melodies.
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8/13/2023 0 Comments Tuck tape double sided![]() In your Order confirmation “We/Us/Our” refers to Safety Express, part of the Aramsco family. “Classes” refers to the classes/workshops/seminars provided by us to you as specified SAFETY EXPRESS - TRAINING TERMS AND CONDITIONS Special order and non-stocked items are considered NOT RETURNABLE to Safety Express. In the rare event an item is missing or received damaged, please call the Customer Service Department. Please contact your local Branch or the Customer Service Department for a return authorization number. A return authorization number is required for any return. Returns will be subject to the terms and conditions from our suppliers, including freight charges. Safety Express reserves the right to charge a restocking fee on returns for reasons other than defective merchandise or shipping errors. In times of rising fuel prices, we reserve the right to add a fuel surcharge on all shipments. Not all cataloged items are stocked in every warehouse, therefore additional shipping time and charges may be required. ![]() For special order, non-stock products, and factory direct orders, freight charges may apply regardless of shipping location. Replacement Parts- Wall/Floor Drying EQįreight charges will apply unless otherwise agreed to by Safety Express.Replacement Parts- Truckmount Equipment.Replacement Parts- Media Blasting Equip. ![]()
8/13/2023 0 Comments Tetsuwan birdy decode bossMadhouse, true to form, delivers a very high quality, fluid, and fast moving product that looks great for a mid 90s show. Unfortunately, the licensing in NA was handled by Central Park Media, known for their schlockiness and giving dubs a bad name. Unlike their peer Production IG, who had an absolute turd of a show in 1996 called "Panzer Dragoon" (we daren't speak that name), Madhouse delivered a quality animation. (it was probably the cocaine, that he along with everyone else back then did, 'the 80's, mannnn'.) Well, Birdy was turned into a 4 episode OVA series by everybody's favorite studio Masami Yuki, a guy who's done literally nothing else of note, started Birdy way back in the mid 80s, which he mysteriously and abruptly stopped writing. Well, I'm back again with another obscure, bargain bin title review, this time: Birdy the Mighty.īirdy the Mighty 1996 is a precursor to the more popular BTM: Decode series, which aired more recently. (incl.“A little nonsense now and then, is cherished by the wisest men.” - Roald Dahl Jun 2 Answerman - What's With All the Overpowered Characters in Anime?.Jun 14 The ANN Aftershow - Heavenly Delusion Gets Even Weirder (Yes It's Possible).Jun 15 This Week in Anime - Why Demon Slayer May Not Have 'Slayed' This Season.13:29 This Week in Games - From The Materia Of Your Soul.Jun 11 Saving 80,000 Gold in Another World for My Retirement.Jun 14 Violet Evergarden: The Movie Limited Edition.Jun 15 The Centennial Case: A Shijima Story.Jun 6 Your Anime Rankings - Best of Spring 2023, May 27-Jun 2.Jun 7 The Anime You Should Have Watched in Spring 2013.Jun 12 “My Last War”: Finding a Peaceful World in Attack on Titan and Vinland Saga.Jun 12 Game Preview - Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective.Jun 13 Your Anime Rankings - Best of Spring 2023, Jun 3-9.Jun 14 Light Novels With Shōjo Manga Energy.Jun 15 Japan's Newest My Hero Academia Exhibition is Full of Awesome Photo Spots.09:00 The Brilliant Minds Behind VINLAND SAGA Season 2.17:00 Black Clover M: Rise of the Wizard King Offers Exclusive Demos at Anime Expo 2023.17:01 Matsuricon 2023 Returning Guest Announcements.17:02 Haruna Ikezawa to Be Otakon 2023 Guest.17:03 TMS Entertainment and Bang Zoom! 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Hold Open Auditions for English Dub Role in Undead Unluck Anime at Anime Expo.15:30 Otakon 2023 Hosts Voice Actress/Author Haruna Ikezawa. ![]() 16:30 Ayumi Komura's 1st Shonen Manga Ends. 8/13/2023 0 Comments 1 dollar to irani riyalThe matter that boosted hopes of increasing the strength of the US economy was Trump’s indications as to his tendency of economic protectionism policy of the American industry and domestic product and his wish to eliminate some trade agreements, which deprive the US Treasury of, tariffs and increase the foreign product competition with the American one, and other similar economic trends. This was reflected directly on the US dollar’s strength globally against other currencies, including the Iranian one. On the other hand, Trump’s victory and his ambitions to strengthen the American domestic economy, optimistic forecasts in regards to the US economy increased. Such a threat has a very negative impact on the foreign investment in Iran since foreign investors fear the threat of US financial penalties. Moreover, following Trump’s repeated threats to cancel the nuclear deal signed with Iran in mid-2015, has increased pessimistic predictions about the future of the Iranian economy. The recent decline of the Toman exchange rate against the dollar and other foreign currencies can largely be attributed to Donald Trump’s win in the US presidential elections, and his known hostility toward Iran. » Reasons of exchange rate crisis in Iran This, after it was revolving around 3,500 Tomans in the free market during the past six months. While the rate of the dollar in the free market was close to 4000 Tomans in November, it has already reached 4,000 during December. ![]() ![]() Then a bigger decline was recorded in a shorter period of time, during the month of November, reaching 3220 Tomans per dollar. This decline continued to at almost constant rates until October, when it recorded 3170 Tomans. According to the government’s exchange rate at the beginning of the year, one dollar was about 3020 Tomans. Since the beginning of 2016, despite the lifting of the international embargo and the resumption of oil exports abroad, the Toman’s situation did not improve. This trend continued and in 2015, the dollar recorded an exchange rate of 2800 Tomans. In 2013, in just one year after the enforcement oil sanctions and an international embargo, the dollar had increased at a rate of 108% and reached about 2,500 Tomans. Since then, the dollar has increased in a very fast pace against the Iranian Toman. Therefore in 2003, the recorded exchange rate was that of 758 Tomans per dollar, compared to the relative stable exchange rate of 143 Tomans which lasted throughout the period of 1992 to 2001, the dollar’s high rise and the Toman’s decrease continued gradually until the dollar reached 1200 Tomans in 2012. All this resulted in a series of crisis which significantly affected the Iranian currency exchange rate against the US dollar and other foreign currencies.Īs the previous graph shows, after 2001, the official exchange rate experienced significant increases which lasted long periods of time. The harshest sanctions to impact Iran was the ban imposed on oil exports, the backbone of the Iranian economy and the almost sole source of its foreign currency. Since 2012, as a direct result of the development of its nuclear program, harsher sanctions were imposed by the West. ![]() In the beginning of the second millennium, the sanctions were followed by an international blockade. This was largely because of its tense political relationships with the major powers, in addition to the economic blockade enforced by the United States of America since the nineties. Since the 1990’s, Iran had passed mutations and numerous changes in its national currency’s exchange. » The Evolution of the Iranian Toman exchange rate against the US dollarīefore we explain the reasons for this steep decline in the Iranian currency now, we need to quickly review the origins of the real crisis, its evolution, and causes of aggravation that brought it to its current state. So, what could have caused this crisis? And what are the economic and social repercussions regarding this change in the Iranian Toman exchange rate against foreign currencies? In the free market, where the difference between that of the government can reach up to 20% and more in some cases, the US dollar is worth 4000 Iranian Tomans. 2016, according to the Iranian central bank, the official declared exchange rate of the USD to the Toman was 3050, it has since reached in Dec. Recently, the Iranian Riyal’s (equals 10 Iranian Tomans) exchange rate has significantly decreased against the U.S. 8/12/2023 0 Comments Patina brass faucet![]() We ordered #4 for the White Cape Cottage kitchen, have #3 in our kitchen at home, and have used #7 in a few past kitchen renovations (it’s a great deal). Keep scrolling to see our picks for the White Cape Cottage kitchen, too!įaucet Links: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8Ī well designed brass faucet can make such a statement in a kitchen. We’ve rounded up a few of our favorite faucets, pot fillers, hardware and lighting below. In our kitchen, we have shiny brass latches and a satin brass faucet, but the tone is the same so they work well together. ![]() The one rule of thumb I stick to is keeping the tone of the brass consistent throughout a space. I don’t mind mixing different brass finishes from different brands. ![]() We’ve used it in client projects and have it in our own kitchen, too. It’s darker than satin brass and usually has more brown tones.ĭelta also makes a pretty brass finish called Champagne Bronze, which is like a cross between antique brass and satin brass. Antique brass has a brushed finish that’s made to appear old.It’s not shiny, so it won’t show fingerprints. Polished brass has a shiny, bright finish and won’t patina.Unlacquered brass has no finish and will patina over time (my favorite).Image Link: Faucet | Knobs Brass FINISHESīrass comes in several different finishes, each with a different look. It’s been my metal of choice for 5 years and isn’t going anywhere! It adds warmth to any space and looks great against practically every color and texture. Although it’s had a few rough patches (lookin at you, shiny yellow doorknobs), it’s been around forever and I’d argue that it’s one of the most classic metals. 8/12/2023 0 Comments Wd powerline network kit![]() ![]() alone, but "connecting" them can be challenging and costly. By the end of 2010, Parks Associates forecasts consumers will own 111 million of these devices, with 37 million Internet-capable devices in the U.S. With four ports on each of two adapters included in the kit, the WD Livewire Powerline AV Network Kit offers users the ability to connect their router and up to seven additional devices to their high-speed network.Īccording to research from Parks Associates, an increasing number of consumers own connected devices such as HDTVs, Blu-ray Disc™ players, game consoles and digital media players such as the WD TV Live Plus HD media player (Home Networks for Consumer Electronics 2009). Complementing the WD TV® line of media players, the WD Livewire Powerline AV Network Kit enables consumers to easily and affordably deliver HD video streams to the home theater, transfer large files or play multi-player online games, all without running network cables around the home. WD® (NYSE: WDC), the world's leader in external storage solutions, today introduced its new WD Livewire™ Powerline AV Network Kit (photo), a HomePlug® AV compatible solution that enables consumers to use their existing electrical outlets to extend secure and reliable high-speed Internet connections throughout the home. The kit should be available soon for around $139.99. Western Digital introduced the WD Livewire Powerline AV Network it, a new network solution that promises to stream HD video at up to 200Mbps over your powerlines. 8/12/2023 0 Comments Micro mezzo and macro levelsMicro/mezzo dimensions are defined and described ‘Social identity theory’. So therefore, in many situations, it is unnecessary to manipulate affirmative action as the shareholders and stakeholders have the economic interest to avoid discrimination (Mor Barak, 2011). That is the reason why the forces which are leading to discrimination, they are also able to act to preserve the discrimination. In an international organization, all this factors in the macro dimension are certainly effecting on the ‘ Global economy ’ in order to achieve the optimum target. Negative impacts are exampled as like as individual to institutional, intentional to unintentional, overt to covert etc. Due to personal characteristics, differential treatment has definitely negative impacts in the working environment. ‘ Public policy ’ in the discrimination is regarding affirmative and negative aspects of outcome for an organization which is internationally diversified. There are debates for and against positive action such as everyone has something to contribute on the other, hand that may undermine real achievements (Mor Barak, 2011). ‘ Legislation ’ has got both negative and positive action, such as prohibiting discrimination and offers the advantages to the disadvantaged group. For example, low birthrates, increase longevity low ratio retires of the developed country can create an adjustment with the high birthrates, reducing mortality and unemployment of a developing country to obtain a powerful workforce for a business organization (Mor Barak, 2011). That is a type of criteria to pull, push and put together towards the targeted outcome in a more diverse work place. ‘ International demographic trends ’ is a process of combining the low and high sides to achieve a goal in a diverse work force. The table below shows the micro and micro/mezzo dimensions, which has been directly taken from the book of Mor Barak, 2001.Ībbildung in dieser Leseprobe nicht enthalten ![]() Each particular field is widely and strongly able to influence in practical applications of the diversity management for an organization (Mor Barak, 2011). In the same time it refers to culture and communication, interpersonal cross-cultural relations in the work place (Mor Barak, 2011). On the other hand, micro/mezzo dimensions refer to individual and group aspects of diversity, theoretical explanations intergroup relations. The conceptual framework and organization which has depicted the definition of macro dimensions is basically consolidation of demographic trends, legislation, public policy and the global economy. ![]() Definitions and discussion of Macro & Micro/Mezzo dimensions 8/12/2023 0 Comments Vacaville homebrew shop![]() ![]() I made at least 20 calls to the usual suspects (gas supply, restaurant supply, fire safety equipment supply, etc.) between Vacaville and Sacramento before thinking to try Woodland Homebrew Supply. The food was delicious The lumping, shrimp, and breakfast burrito were awesome and the salsa was perfect All opinions. 13:51:14 This seems to be the only place in the area where you can get CO2 tanks swapped and/or refilled on the weekend (they swap). 6 months ago on Google Request content removal. I've found everything I've been looking for at the shop for brewing beer and cider, and I believe they can special order just about anything else you'd need for any fermentation. You can fill your CO2 for homebrew either at a welding supply centre or a brewing-supply store. To use it, see the instructions in the readme. He's got a passion for home brewing, and he loves sharing that knowledge, whether it's your first batch or your hundredth. 189 Liberty St.,Salem,3416,Gilgamesh Brewing Store,OR,BrewHouse,-123.038399. This is a Switch homebrew app for downloading and installing more homebrew from Switchbrus repository. grain flavors at a homebrew shop to winning medals at the state fair. 22:12:06 Jason is an incredibly knowledgeable and talented brewer! I had the privilege of living next door to him one year in Woodland, during which I tried a lot of amazing beer. Mike grew up in Vacaville, CA racing motorcycles and fixing cars until he moved to. 16:22:01 My guess is they have two 8-keg coolers. I've seen wine bottles and yeasts you could call about other supplies. 14:47:42 Are they going to provide winemaking supplies too? Also why 16 beers? Is that the number of taps or the number of different brews made? - Mike圜rews 8/12/2023 0 Comments Pretzel bites![]() Everyone loves a soft pretzel and cutting them into cute little bites means they'll just have to go back for more! Whether your family and friends enjoy dipping them in honey mustard, spicy mustard or my 4 ingredient queso is irrelevant. This is one of that's snacks that is quintessentially a crowd-pleaser. Everyone is going to LOVE them! And everyone is going to love YOU for making them.They're almost too easy to make! Did you see that ingredient list? And prep time? Both are short and sweet which means you can throw these together whenever the mood strikes for a tasty, homemade, salty snack!.Serve immediately while warm- with the pretzel bites.Pizza Dough Pretzel Bites You'll Love These Whisk in the shredded cheese until all of the cheese has melted. Slowly whisk in the milk until no lumps of flour remain.īring to a simmer (whisking constantly) over medium-low heat until it thickens, about 3 minutes. Whisk in the flour and cook for 30 seconds. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Sprinkle with salt.īake until golden brown- 14 to 16 minutes. Then use a slotted spoon to transfer them to the prepared pan and spread them out so none of them are touching.īrush the egg wash over the tops of each boiled dough piece. Cut each rope into 1-inch pieces.ĭrop batches of the dough pieces into the boiling water for about 35 seconds. While the water is preparing to boil, remove the dough from the bowl and flatten it into a disc. Sprinkle in the baking soda and return to a boil. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.īring 3 quarts of water to a boil in a large saucepan. Cover loosely with a clean dishtowel and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour. It'll take some arm strength to stir in the flour and knead the dough. Again- you can do this all by hand if you need to. Sprinkle in more flour if the dough still seems sticky. Increase speed to medium and knead until the dough is smooth and pulls away from the sides of the bowl, 4 to 5 minutes. Add an additional ½ cup of flour to the mixture if the dough still seems sticky. Turn the mixer on low speed and add 1 cup of flour at a time. You can do this by hand if you need to- just use a sturdy wooden spoon to mix, and make sure it's mixed well. In the bowl of a stand mixer with a hook attachment, add the water, butter, brown sugar, yeastĪnd salt. They began as lightly seasoned tortilla chips.) 1966: Doritos (originally invented at Disneyland in an effort to use up stale tortillas.1950’s: Ruffles (named for a strip of wavy fabric).1932: Fritos (inventor Charles Elmer Doolin invented Cheetos too!).1930’s: Lays Potato Chips (the first snack food company to buy commercial television spots).1909: Snyders of Hanover Pretzels (still in Hanover, PA… and still owned and run by the founding family).Serve with my Queso Fundido for a decadent treat! Enjoy! Timeline of Snack Inventions: They are also a fun project to make with kids. They’re a comforting treat for happy hour, Game Day, an appetizer to share with friends or for a rainy day. Soft Pretzel Bites with cheese sauce are the perfect snack food. Then you’ll have the most fabulous cheese sauce! Once the milk has thickened, stir in shredded cheese. Pretzel bites need cheese sauce for dipping! Melt butter in a saucepan. How to make cheese sauce for Soft Pretzel Bites: The soft pretzel bites are baked for about 15 minutes- until they are golden brown. The pretzel pieces are dropped in boiling water for about 35 seconds, and then they are removed from the water and placed onto a baking sheet. Each rope is cut into 1-inch bite-sized pieces. The risen dough is flattened into a disk and cut into 8 wedges. It’s a yeasted dough, so it will be kneaded and given a chance to rise. You’ll begin by making a traditional soft pretzel dough. The oldest snack food is said to be popcorn! 7,000 year old corn husks were discovered, which were thought to have been heated and popped by ancient indigenous people. “These pretzels are making me thirsty!” -Jerry Seinfeld What is the oldest snack food? For National Snack Day, you can pick up your favorite snack, or make some Soft Pretzel Bites to snack on instead! Ritz, Lays, Doritos and Cheez-Its are the most popular snack foods in the USA. The average American will spend an estimated $30,000 on snack foods during their lifetime! What are the most popular snack foods in America? 95% of Americans snack at least once per day. March 4th is National Snack Day! Technically, snacks are a small portion of food that is eaten between meals. Watch the video in the recipe card at the end of this post to see how to make soft pretzel bites! Soft Pretzel Bites are delicious, buttery pretzels in snack size bites baked and served with easy-to-make gooey cheddar cheese sauce. 8/12/2023 0 Comments 3dmark time spy benchmark scoresThe scaling constant brings the score in line with traditional 3DMark score levels. The third, and heaviest, level produces a raw performance result in frames per second (FPS) which is multiplied by a scaling constant to give a CPU score (S_cpu). The CPU test consists of three increasingly heavy levels, each of which has a ten-second timeline. S_graphics = 164 × 2 / (1 / F_gt1 + 1 / F_gt2)į_gt1 = The average frame rate in FPS from Graphics Test 1į_gt2 = The average frame rate in FPS from Graphics Test 2 CPU test score The scaling constant is used to bring the score in line with traditional 3DMark score levels. We take a harmonic mean of these raw results and multiply it by a scaling constant to reach a Graphics score (S_graphics). Those aside, when it comes to performance, the unnamed Nvidia RTX 3000 series graphics card managed to obtain a score of 18,257 on the 3DMark Time Spy benchmark. ago Interesting as I have a 3090 FE with a 3950x CPU and 3200Mhz RAM. Graphics test scoreĮach Graphics test produces a raw performance result in frames per second (FPS). ago mine with a 6900xt and ryzen 7 5800x3d is 18121 overall and 20114 gpu and 11607 cpu 1 TheBlackSwordsman 3 yr. Time Spy includes two Graphics tests and a CPU test. Likewise for a system with a high-end graphics card paired with an underpowered CPU. 3DMark Time Spy is a DirectX 12 benchmark test for gaming PCs running Windows 10. For example, doubling the CPU speed in a system with an entry-level graphics card doesn't help much in games since the system is already limited by the GPU. This reflects the reality of the user experience. Recently I upgraded my GTX 1060 to a RX 5700xt, I tested the GPU in the 3Dmark Time-Spy Benchmark and in ARK:Survival Evolved, the results were very nice. Balanced in this sense means the Graphics and CPU test scores are roughly the same magnitude.įor a system where either the Graphics or CPU score is substantially higher than the other, the harmonic mean rewards boosting the lower score. W_cpu = The CPU score weight, equal to 0.15įor a balanced system, the weights reflect the ratio of the effects of GPU and CPU performance on the overall score. W_graphics = The Graphics score weight, equal to 0.85 = (W_graphics + W_cpu) / (W_graphics / S_graphics + W_cpu / S_cpu) ![]() NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 & RTX 4070 Performance In 3DMark. We use a weighted harmonic mean to calculate the 3DMark Time Spy score from the Graphics and CPU test scores. The leaker claims that the performance numbers within 3DMark Time Spy are based on the expected specifications of these cards. The better a system's performance, the higher the score. The scores are rounded to the nearest integer. The 3DMark Time Spy benchmark produces a 3DMark Time Spy score, a Graphics test sub-score, and a CPU test sub-score. Solution home 3DMark Time Spy How is the 3DMark Time Spy score calculated? |
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