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To sleep in a sea of stars 28/27/2023 I won’t go into spoilers, as much as I want to rant about this book (in a good way), because it will just be endless giddy screaming. They were a great group to have help Kira and they helped make the book a little more lighthearted.Īnd don’t get me started on all the newt puns I had to deal with. We also have some great new characters we meet and befriend who I loved getting to read about. Even though she’s been forced into this awful situation, and it definitely gets to her at times, she knows what she needs to do to help the people around her and the universe as a whole. ![]() The characters are amazing as well, in fact, they were one of the main reasons I loved it so much. Kira is a great main character because while she’s a tough cookie, and at times fearless, she’s also a great friend and very empathetic. He goes all out with this book, crafting images of beauty and horror in such an intense way. I’ve always loved his storytelling and his way with words. I would think I know where this story is going to go and then Paolini introduces something new that flips it on its head and makes it even better than before. The plot seemed familiar at first, but then Paolini turns it on its head and sends us off in another direction. And the illustrations inside are absolutely gorgeous, I just wish they had captions explaining what they were depicting.īesides formatting, the actual contents of this book are otherworldly. Instead of having to push through 50-80 pages for one chapter, I could stop at a specific section if I needed to. ![]() ![]() In each chapter there are numbered sections which really helped me since the chapters can be quite lengthy. Beginning, middle, end is like book 1, 2, and 3 – which I’m not complaining about, because it was awesome! I loved the format of the book because it really helped break up the density of this story and turn it into something a little easier to tackle. To start off, this book is like 3 books in one. When I received the book, I couldn’t believe I was holding a 900 page monster in my hands. If you’ve read or seen the Eragon books, you’ll know. I should have realized that this book was going to be a mammoth before I received it because, well, it’s Paolini. Now, Kira might be humanity’s greatest and final hope. While Kira faces her own horrors, Earth and its colonies stand upon the brink of annihilation. First contact isn’t at all what she imagined, and events push her to the very limits of what it means to be human. ![]() At first she’s delighted, but elation turns to terror when the ancient dust around her begins to move.Īs war erupts among the stars, Kira is launched into a galaxy-spanning odyssey of discovery and transformation. Kira Navárez dreamed of life on new worlds.ĭuring a routine survey mission on an uncolonized planet, Kira finds an alien relic. “ To Sleep in a Sea of Stars is a brand new epic novel from New York Times bestselling author Christopher Paolini. But let me tell you, this book is so good, it blew my expectations out of the water! I’m going to start off by saying that I love the Eragon series (though I haven’t read it in many years) so I was a little biased going into this. I won an ARC of To Sleep in a Sea of Stars by Christopher Paolini from Bookish First and Tor in exchange for an honest review. I had to take a few days to really digest this book, because if I wrote my initial thoughts after finishing this it would just be screaming (AAAHHH) across the screen.
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Used towable boom lift for sale near me8/27/2023 ![]() Get started with Forklift Inventory today and browse a variety of industry-leading boom lifts for sale near you. Simply compare boom lift prices on all of your options to find the best deal on a new or used boom lift. Whether you’re looking for a new or used boom lift, we have the perfect equipment for you in our inventory of boom lifts for sale.įorklift Inventory carries the largest selection of new and used boom lifts for sale nationwide. ![]() While they might not be able to transport heavy loads, small boom lifts can quickly elevate operators and transport them to tough-to-reach spots surrounded by obstacles. If you need access to a certain area that would otherwise be inaccessible, consider comparing boom lifts for sale. These machines offer more mobility indoors, allowing users to navigate more precisely in tight spaces. Small boom lifts and towable booms are critical tools for a number of applications as well. Since workers operate the machine from the platform, this equipment is often known as a man lift.īoom lifts can be used at outdoor construction sites, giving operators a way to approach tight spaces that would normally be tough to access. ![]() In the entertainment industry, boom lifts are used to suspend equipment like lights. Some common applications for a boom lift machine include window cleaning, construction, electrical repair, cable repair, painting, and much more. However, most boom lifts typically hold less than 500 pounds, which is substantially less than the capabilities of scissor lifts that only extend vertically.īefore you browse boom lifts for sale, consider whether or not a new or used boom lift is actually a good fit for your operation. Let us know what type of boom lift you’re looking for and we’ll send you instant pricing on a variety of boom lifts for sale.Īerial boom lifts are very versatile and offer higher extension and mobility than some other aerial lifts. We also make it easy to compare boom lift prices so that you can get the best deal. We offer a wide range of new and used boom lifts and can match you with the perfect equipment for your needs. If you’re searching for new or used boom lifts for sale, start with Forklift Inventory. There are also small boom lifts available for indoor use. Regardless of the type of boom lift machine you choose, this equipment is ideal for providing quick access to otherwise inaccessible places.īoom lift machines are suitable for a wide range of applications and are incredibly effective and safe when used correctly. On the other hand, an articulating boom lift has different pivot points to help the arm move up and over or around obstacles. The first type of boom lift machine has no bends or pivots in the extending arm. When looking for boom lifts for sale, it is important to note that new and used boom lifts can come in two types, straight mast boom lifts or articulating boom lifts. Boom lifts, also called cherry pickers, are controlled from the bucket area and can move both vertically and horizontally. A boom lift is a type of aerial lift with a bucket attachment that is used to lift people or equipment to high places.
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![]() ![]() Others find here an image of the divine warrior (or king) pursuing enemies so relentlessly that he does not stop long enough to eat and drink.Ī. a footstool for your feet.’ a 36 Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah. Some see an allusion to a rite of royal consecration at the Gihon spring (cf. * Who drinks from the brook by the wayside: the meaning is uncertain. Heb 7 sees in Melchizedek a type of Christ. * Melchizedek: Melchizedek was the ancient king of Salem (Jerusalem) who blessed Abraham ( Gn 14:18– 20) like other kings of the time he performed priestly functions. Your footstool: in ancient times victorious kings put their feet on the prostrate bodies of their enemies. Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet.'’ New Living Translation until I humble your enemies, making them a footstool under your feet.’ English Standard Version until I make your enemies your footstool.’ Berean Standard Bible until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet. Jesus in the synoptic gospels ( Mt 22:41– 46 and parallels) takes the psalmist to be David and hence “my lord” refers to the messiah, who must be someone greater than David. * The L ORD says to my lord: a polite form of address of an inferior to a superior, cf. * A royal Psalm in which a court singer recites three oracles in which God assures the king that his enemies are conquered ( Ps 110:1– 2), makes the king “son” in traditional adoption language ( Ps 110:3), gives priestly status to the king and promises to be with him in future military ventures ( Ps 110:4– 7). Who crushes kings on the day of his wrath, dħ *Who drinks from the brook by the wayside “You are a priest forever in the manner of Melchizedek.” * c The L ORD extends your strong scepter from Zion.ģYours is princely power from the day of your birth. While I make your enemies your footstool.” * a ![]() PSALM 110 * God Appoints the King both King and Priest
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Sibelius photoscore ultimate8/27/2023 ![]() Save a video file of score to share work with others on a DVD or online. Share scores through email, upload and publish them as sheet music on and even share composition as a video or audio file on YouTube, Facebook and SoundCloud. ![]() Get all of the score sharing and social media features of Sibelius enables to collaborate more easily with others and distribute compositions for the world to hear. Simply click on any bar, in the timecode ruler or on any landmark, the important objects that make up score, including rehearsal marks, repeat structures, comments, key signatures, tempo and more to jump immediately to that section. The new Timeline window, get a quick view of the entire structure of score enables to navigate to any part fast for editing or playback. And the software can now better interpret such notation distinctions as tempo markings, metric emphasis, grace notes, mordents, caesuras and breath marks on playback, able to hear every nuance of score. The unique and fully redesigned Espressivo 2.0 feature, gives complete control over and customization of the rhythmic feel of any individual part to produce more expressive and realistic musical phrasings. It's the fastest, smartest, easiest way to write music for live performance, film and television, media entertainment or in the classroom. With Sibelius 7.5, you can express, accelerate and promote your creativity in more ways than ever before, enabling you to deliver beautiful, professional scores faster and share audio and video versions of your work-with stunningly realistic musical phrasing to make your talent stand out from the crowd.
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Parts of an inboard motor8/27/2023 ![]() This year was no different, and the focus seemed to be on outboard engines. When it comes to shows, the Miami International Boat Show is the granddaddy, and it's where manufacturers typically introduce new and improved products. But they have compelling advantages: They're self-contained, can be removed relatively easily for service or repower, they're powerful for their size, and they're usually simple to winterize. Outboards may be more difficult to work on for a DIY boater, more expensive, and they limit swim platform area. Multiple engines (three and even four) are becoming common on larger boats, and it's also possible to incorporate joystick systems for easier docking. While two-stroke engines have historically been lighter than four-strokes, that's not always the case anymore. Outboards are available in a vast range of power options from diminutive 2.5-hp models to monsters putting out 600 hp or more. The engine can be bolted directly to the boat's transom or mounted onto a bracket, and some new larger boat models place outboards in a well. Outboards are a convenient package with engine, transmission, and prop all in one. Not your grandad's outboard: Modern engines ![]() Good for: planing and high-speed boats such as runabouts, also dinghies and manufacturers are beginning to use them on larger boats. But these cons are outweighed by the advantages of minimal loss of power coming out of the engine, ease of service because most engine mechanics can work on them, and they're available in many sizes, including large diesels. There is some inherent inefficiency due to shaft angle, they take up valuable room down below, and they're often more difficult to trailer. Recently, joysticks have been introduced that, in conjunction with a bow thruster, make close-quarter maneuvering easy. Inboard engines may be gasoline, diesel, or now even electric-powered. These engines are usually situated low down near the middle of the boat, with a transmission connected directly to the rear of the engine leading to a propeller shaft going down at an angle through the bottom of the boat, with a prop bolted onto the end. Recreational powerboating was built on inboard engines that were little more than automobile engines marinized and adapted for boating.
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Meta stock loss8/26/2023 ![]() “The progress we’re making on our AI discovery engine and Reels are major drivers of this. Facebook just reached the milestone of two billion daily actives,” said Mark Zuckerberg, Meta CEO, in a statement. “Our community continues to grow and I’m pleased with the strong engagement across our apps. Meta beat expectations on ad revenue ($31.25 billion versus $30.86 billion expected), Facebook daily active users (2 billion versus 1.98 billion expected) and family of apps daily active users (2.96 billion versus 2.92 billion expected).įacebook itself had two billion daily active users, up 4% from a year earlier. So the company missed on net income but exceeded expectations on revenues. Analysts expected the company to report earnings per share of $2.22 on revenue of $31.53 billion. In after-hours trading, Meta’s stock price is up 17.75% to $180.30 a share. Monthly active users hit 3.74 billion on December 31, up 4% from a year earlier. Meta’s (overall family of apps) daily active users were 2.96 billion on average for December, an increase of 5% from a year earlier. Overall net income was $4.652 billion ($1.76 a share) on revenue of $32.165 billion in Q4, compared with net income of $10.285 billion ($3.67 a share) on revenue of $33.671 billion a year earlier. “2022 was a challenging year, but” the company made headway in finding its way forward, said Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, in an analyst call. The company is shifting to a new datacenter architecture that will be able to handle AI and non-AI tasks at the same time. The charge brought down overall earnings. Another $1 billion in restructuring costs will come in 2023. ![]() Meta also took a $4.2 billion restructuring charge for the fourth quarter related to the early termination of some office-space leases, redesigns of datacenter projects, and severance for employees laid off in Q4. Still, he noted that both Reality Labs and the rest of Meta would still focus on being more efficient. ![]() “The software and social platform might be the most critical part of what we’re doing,” Zuckerberg said. Those areas include new computing platforms, glasses and software. The investment is happening in the Meta Quest 3 family for consumers, the Meta Quest Pro for enterprises, and other long-term areas that aren’t being described yet. It views the division as a long-term investment. The company still expects Reality Labs losses to continue in 2023 and be even bigger than the current quarter’s operating loss. The company signaled some bad news (at least for VR software companies) in Q2 2022 when it said it would raise the prices for its Meta Quest 2 VR headsets by $100 each. Meta has started breaking out its results from its Reality Labs division (formerly known as Facebook’s Oculus division) to give investors a sense of how much it is investing in the next version of the internet, or the metaverse, the universe of virtual worlds that are all interconnected, like in novels such as Snow Crash and Ready Player One. ![]() During the quarter, Meta also launched the Meta Quest Pro, an enterprise high-end version of its headset, for $1,500. It’s worth noting this was the first holiday-selling season since Meta increased the base price of its Oculus Quest 2 headsets by $100 to $400 back in August 2022. Revenues for the VR division were $727 million in Q4, down from $877 million a year ago.
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Winston cigarettes green8/26/2023 ![]() "There are currently recommendations being made to the FDA to include information about how to quit smoking on cigarette packages." Van Amburgh, PharmD, associate clinical professor at the Northeastern University Bouve College of Health Sciences in Boston. "Current product labeling informs consumers about the harmful effects of cigarette smoke, but it does not provide them with information about quitting," says Jenny A. One change that could help would be to add labels to cigarette packages that directly help people quit smoking. That is what is required under the FDA law to regulate tobacco products." "The changed color schemes are a modification to the product that needs to be evaluated in terms of how this might impact public health by attracting news users and delaying quitting by current users. "The color schemes mislead consumers regarding the safety, taste, and performance of the products and thus should be altered," says Cummings. Michael Cummings, PhD, MPH, chairman and professor of oncology at the Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo, N.Y., have called on the government to take more action in this area. Other prominent quit-smoking experts, such as K. "The cigarette manufacturers advertise their products with attractive and appealing packaging in an effort to engage new consumers and maintain their current consumers." "As with any product being marketed, packaging is developed to be attractive and appealing to the consumer," says Pat Folan, RN, the director of the North Shore-LIJ Center for Tobacco Control in Great Neck, N.Y. As a result, most smoking cessation experts agree that they do very little to encourage people to quit smoking. In a separate study of 193 smokers, the smokers who were the most concerned about overall health, tar levels, and nicotine levels chose the whitest cigarette packages as the safest options.Īs these studies show, the perceptions of both smokers and nonsmokers have changed very little, despite the absence of words like light and mild. For example, in a 2011 study of 197 smokers and 200 nonsmokers who were shown different cigarette packages at random, the participants selected the lighter-colored packages as the ones that had less tar, a smoother taste, and a lower health risk compared to the darker-colored packages. Though the words that might prevent people from quitting smoking are gone, research has shown that the perception of these new cigarette packages is the same. For example, now blue, gold, and silver are typically reserved for the supposedly milder products, while red is used for traditional cigarettes and the color green for menthol cigarettes. In many cases, cigarette manufacturers have responded by simply removing the banned words from their cigarette packages and letting the colors do the talking. In reality, all cigarettes are equally dangerous. Words like "light," "mild," and "low" lulled consumers into thinking that these cigarettes were safer than regular cigarettes, keeping them from trying to quit smoking. The FDA made this switch due to safety concerns. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had just banned the use of words like "light," "mild," and "low" on cigarette packages. Similar changes affected other brands of cigarettes like Camel Light and Marlboro Ultra Light. What was previously known as a "Marlboro Light," for example, became a Marlboro Gold Pack. Our discount cigarette shop offers unique opportunity to get highest quality products online with fast delivery to your home.In the summer of 2010, most smokers noticed a change in familiar cigarette packages. The Winston One cigarettes are used nowadays as Winston White cigarette version which features a low 0.1 mg of nicotine volume and 1 mg of tar volume. But the sales began to drop and that is why the manufacturing was stopped in 2001. Winston One brand was created as a new cheap cigarette in Eastern European market in 1999. A large range of Winston brand can be found on our discount cigarettes shop online. Today this brand in EU is ovned by JT International. Cheap but supreme quality Winston cigarettes brand is located on the sixth ranking in the cigarette market. This happened due to the clever marketing strategy where it was stated that Winston and Puerto Rico are the best: there could be nothing better. In the middle of the 1980s, this discount brand appeared to be the best in Puerto Rico. They brought the very essence of pleasure to every smoker who felt the need after having tried it. Winston smoking product has turned into one of the most admired cigarettes during the second half of the 20th century. RJ Reynolds presented Winston cigarettes brand for the first time in 1954.
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Definition of primary economic activity8/26/2023 ![]() Amazon has updated the ALB and CLB so that customers can continue to use the CORS request with stickness. This cookie is used for load balancing services provded by Amazon inorder to optimize the user experience. It does not correspond to any user ID in the web application and does not store any personally identifiable information. The cookie is used by cdn services like CloudFlare to identify individual clients behind a shared IP address and apply security settings on a per-client basis. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. In developed economies we have seen a decline in primary sectors, as they take a smaller share of the economy, this can lead to structural unemployment for a period.Īt its peak, the UK coal industry used to employ 1.2 million workers in this coal extraction. This can be known as the ‘Dutch disease’ or resource curse. The problem is that when the raw materials run out or the industry declines, the economy lacks a broad diversification. ‘ Dutch Disease’ If primary products are very profitable, then the resources will be diverted away from other manufacturing industries and concentrated on just primary industries. ![]() The EU retains significant support for EU agriculture through subsidies and price support. ![]() If prices fall, then countries which are based on one particular industry can see a large fall in revenue, causing problems. Commodities, such as oil and foodstuffs can see large swings in price. Primary products are liable to be volatile in both price and output. A large primary sector is not sufficient on its own to lead to economic development. Many developing countries in Africa have remained poor, despite being rich in raw materials. For example, a small number of firms gain monopoly power over the production of raw materials and pay workers only a small fraction of the revenue gained. One problem with relying on the primary sector is that often wealth becomes inequitably distributed. Some oil-rich countries have successfully used the increase in revenue to save for the future, e.g. The sale of oil, gas and other natural resources have enriched many developing economies enabling them to gain capital to invest in public services within the economy. Making use of natural resources can be a way for an economy to gain income and export revenue. A small share of the UK’s GDP Issues of the primary sector
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Chris weidman leg break update8/26/2023 ![]() 2 Chris Weidman snaps his leg in his fight with Uriah Hall UFC 261 Chris. Published: 8:44, Updated: 8:45, Alex McCarthy Published: Invalid Date, Chris Weidman has revealed Dana White has paid for him to get a private jet home as he has been. ![]() ![]() "While this absolutely sucks in the moment and for some weeks to come, we are completely overwhelmed by the love and support we have far and wide and are very aware how blessed we are. 4 Kamaru Usman breaks Colby Covington s jaw UFC 245 Colby Covington talked. "My heart breaks for my husband because I know the work and dedication that he puts into his training everyday and the great man that he is, so I only want the best for him. "Everything went well thank you Lord! Very thankful for the medical staff, UFC family, our management team and our family and friends here rallying to help with the kids. Chris Weidman relives horrific leg break, eyes July return: This is not meant for human beings to deal with Former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman. Weidman (15-6 MMA, 11-6 UFC) snapped his right leg on the first kick he. It's been a long day, but so happy to finally see this man of mine post surgery. Ma1:00 pm ET Chris Weidman is ready to return after enduring a horrific leg break in April 2021. "Freak things happen in life and plans get crushed. Weidman's wife Marivi posted an update on Instagram on Sunday stating that "everything went well." "I'm hopeful that's the thing that's gonna come out of it that's good. Once again things did not go to plan for Anderson Silva against Chris Weidman last night, but not because he was knocked out this time, rather because the. "Honestly, as soon as it happened and I hit the floor, seeing what happened to my leg and the pain started hitting me, I was just trying to put my mind on something positive and coming out of this. "My fibula was broken, as well, but I guess when they put the tibia back together and my leg was straight, the fibula kind of matched back up to where it was broken, and they feel that could heal on it's own as long as I'm not putting weight on it and stuff. UFC star Chris Weidman snaps his leg throwing kick after 17 seconds of fight
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Censor bleep8/26/2023 ![]() ![]() Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You sees players assume the role of Big Brother from George Orwell’s famous 1984 novel, investigating the lives of citizens to find all responsible for several terror attacks. The player gets to choose whether to carry out these tasks, siding with the state or if they want to side with those affected. Players assume the role of a landlord installed by the totalitarian government and have been tasked with placing listening devices in homes, searching through the belongings of tenants, and generally reporting on anyone doing something suspicious. Players assume control of a bartender looking to stop the corporation that sells these devices by mixing drinks to get information from patrons.īut probe too far on an unstable customer, and they’ll end the conversation, meaning the player will miss out on some vital intelligence. Set in a cyberpunk world, The Red Strings Club is a game where devices are implanted into humans to alter their physical and mental functions. This time advances with or without input from the player, so they only have a limited amount of time to gather knowledge and solve the mystery at the heart of the game. Set in 1987 in the UK, The Occupationis a first-person detective game, taking place in a single government building over the course of four hours. ![]() They must survive under an authoritarian British government, working as a bouncer across different clubs and avoiding deportation.Īcross the game, the player must decide whether to change events or remain complicit with the administration. Set in a post-Brexit UK (which now classifies as a dystopia apparently), Not Tonight is a role-playing game where players play as a citizen with a European heritage. 10 Games like Papers, Please Not Tonight (2018) If you liked making difficult moral decisions in an increasingly dystopic world, here are ten games like Papers, Please you must play. The game, released in 2013, received positive reviews, with many praising the problematic moral choices it made players to choose. |