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![]() ![]() The pit must be ventilated in a way that does not allow for the escape of combustible materials, including ash. ![]() Please visit Utilities for waste disposal options.Ī recreational or backyard fire or pit fire is a fire that is totally confined within a non-combustible structure or container that has draft and smoke vents covered with a heavy gauge metal screen and mesh size no larger than 13 mm. Household waste is not permitted for burning. The purpose of this type of fire is to burn brush, paper or cardboard.īurn barrel fires are allowed in rural areas with a valid fire permit. The burn barrel must be ventilated to preclude the escape of combustible materials including ash. Yard debris or brush fires, bonfires and recreational fires without a screen in place fall under this definition.Ī burn barrel fire is defined as any fire that is confined within a non-combustible structure or container that has the draft and smoke vents covered with a heavy gauge metal screen having a mesh size no larger than 13 mm. Prior to each burn, residents must either call 78 or text the word "BURN" to 58 to confirm that weather and fire hazard conditions allow for burning and the fire permit is valid.Īn open fire is defined as any fire which is not a burn barrel fire, pit fire, public park site fire or smudge fire. These types of fires are applicable in rural areas only. Koester, City Manager Holly C.The following types of fires require a permit. This ordinance shall be of a permanent and general character and shall be included in the City code.ĮNACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF HOMER, ALASKA, this 13th day of June, 2016. All open burning of household waste or other materials is prohibited, except brush, grass, wood and paper products that are uncontaminated under applicable DEC regulations. No person shall burn trash without a permit. Homer City Code 5.20.030, Trash burning – Approved container, is amended to read as follows:ĥ.20.030 Trash burning – Approved container. The City may also invoke civil penalties and remedies under HCC 1.16.020. The violation of any provision contained in this chapter shall be punished under the general penalty provision of HCC 1.16.010. The intentional use of coal as a fuel in any open burning, barbecues or campfires is prohibited however, the use of charcoal is exempt.į. The Fire Chief shall have authority to revoke a burning permit for violation of the terms of the permit.Į. The Fire Chief shall have authority to impose conditions on burning permits and to suspend or modify burning permits as necessary to protect public health and safety, life and property. A person may use a barbecue and burn a campfire in a developed fire pit or ring without a burning permit.ĭ. If the Fire Chief determines that weather or other conditions create a situation where open burning may create a hazard to public health or safety, or property, the Fire Chief may refuse to issue burning permits, restrict the number of permits issued, impose additional restrictions on new permits, modify, suspend, or revoke existing permits, prohibit campfires, and take other measures necessary to protect health, safety, life, and property for as long as the hazardous conditions exist.Ĭ. Any person burning combustibles, whether under the authority of a permit or not, is solely responsible for any damage caused by the fire.ī. Burning permits shall be available at the Fire Department and shall be issued only upon approval of the Fire Chief or other official with written delegation of authority from the Fire Chief. Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, no person shall burn any combustible material in the open without a permit from the City, including in approved burn barrels. Homer City Code 5.20.020, Open burning – Permit requirement, is amended to read as follows:ĥ.20.020 Open burning – Permit requirement.Ī. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF HOMER ORDAINS: WHEREAS, This change will affect the authorized use of burn barrels within the city limits of Homer, as well as all surrounding areas. WHEREAS, The State of Alaska Division of Forestry amended the regulations pertaining to the use of burn barrels for the disposal of Class A materials, including wood, grass, and other organic materials, and now requires a permit for the use of a burn barrel during burn season, which begins on April 1 and ends on August 31 (“burn season”) and AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF HOMER, ALASKA, AMENDING HOMER CITY CODE 5.20.020, open burning- permit requirement, BY requiring a permit to burn combustible materials in an approved burn barrel, and amending homer city code 5.20.030, Trash burning- approved container, by requiring a permit to burn trash in a screen covered container or other trash burner approved by the Fire chief. ![]() ![]() Your body also produces vitamin D when exposed to the sun, which helps your body absorb calcium, which is essential for bone health. Studies have also shown that getting a few rays can help reduce heart disease, boosts your immune system and gives you more energy. Studies have shown that exposure to natural sources of light, like the sun, can improve alertness and performance. ![]() It’s true what they say about breakfast being the most important meal of the day.Įating a healthy breakfast keeps your energy levels up throughout the day, keeps you alert and improves your memory, concentration and focus. There are many healthy options packed full of natural energy, such as nuts, crackers, carrot and celery sticks and fruit. When you feel the 3pm crash coming, don’t be tempted to grab a packaged snack that’s full of sugar. Keep a bottle of water at your desk and make sure you drink lots of water throughout the day.Īccording to a study by Tufts University, dehydration can cause fatigue and confusion and leaves you feeling sluggish. This healthy snack doesn’t contain caffeine either, so feel free to replace the morning coffee with an apple!Īs if that wasn’t enough, apples contain carbohydrates, which the body needs to keep moving and stay moving. The apple really is an amazing piece of fruit! It contains a natural sugar called fructose, which can energise and wake you up naturally.Įating an apple is a healthy afternoon snack and is known to fight sleepiness. It's a healthier alternative to coffee and helps you feel awake and healthy. Chia seedsĪlthough they don’t contain caffeine, they have an abundance of essential Omega-3 fatty acids, which have a similar effect on you as caffeine. Chocolate can lower the risk of stroke and heart attacks, aid the digestive system and help brain function and growth.Īlthough chocoholics might rejoice at this news, it’s no excuse to overindulge – like with almost anything, it’s best consumed in moderation. It's also rich in healthy antioxidants called flavonoids. But, the darker the chocolate, the more caffeine it has. It works wonders for activating our brains and prevents fatigue and memory loss, amongst other health benefits.Ĭocoa beans naturally contain caffeine, although not as much as coffee. Mint tea is also another great option that helps wake you up. ![]() It has also been linked to stress relief. In addition to antioxidants, vitamins and that hit of caffeine, black tea also has four other stimulants that help get the brain active and alive. Green tea only contains about 24-40mg of caffeine, but it’s packed full of antioxidants and is a great pick-me-up without the jitters or other side-effects some people get from drinking coffee. However, the effect lasts longer due to a natural substance it contains called l-theanine, which induces relaxation without drowsiness. ![]() It aids in the protection against heart disease and cancer, reduces blood pressure and boosts metabolism.Ī cup of matcha provides about 34mg of caffeine, compared to about 60mg in coffee. It is a healthier alternative to coffee (especially when you're one to add full-cream milk and sugar!) as it's rich in antioxidants. Matcha is 100% pure tea leaves that has been ground into a fine powder. You feel sleepy eyed and you might be tempted to just grab a handful of sugary treats.īefore you reach for that can of soft drink, Red Bull, or dig into the stash of chocolates and lollies in the kitchen, try these alternatives to stimulate your senses and keep you alert throughout the day. We’ve all experienced the mid-afternoon slump when 3pm rolls around, you’re struggling to stay awake. ![]() Sure, we all love a cup of coffee in the morning, but sometimes it just doesn't do the trick. ![]() ![]() The candidates were Voltage, Supernova, Code Red, and White Out. In March 2013, a voting promotion called DEWmocracy Canada was announced. It was discontinued in 2005 due to potentially low sales. It was known as "Code Rouge" in Canadian French. Unlike the US version, it was sold without caffeine due to laws preventing caffeine from being added to non-dark soft drinks. In 2002, Code Red was introduced then into Canada. On June 9th, 2022, in a r/MountainDew Reddit post, Mountain Dew Energy (Code Red) was further leaked by a user named u/Whole_Job2709, showing a photograph, revealing that it's coming soon, displaying a 16-ounce test can on a wooden floor. ![]() On May 20th, 2022, on the Dew Drinker Discord, Mountain Dew Energy (Code Red) was leaked first by a trustworthy PepsiCo employee who confirmed a September 2022 release window. Mountain Dew Energy (Code Red) Main article: Mountain Dew Energy (Code Red) A national release was planned for the following March, but this has since been cancelled. It was released in January 2022, but only in the same regional markets as Diet Code Red. In November that year, it appeared in a Mountain Dew commercial, showing that it would be releasing soon. It was unspecified whether it would retain Diet Code Red's region exclusive status. This variation had no release date but as planned to replace Diet Code Red. On September 12th, 2021, a render of Code Red Zero Sugar leaked online. It was officially discontinued in January 2022, and replaced by Code Red Zero Sugar. In early 2019, Diet Code Red, along with many other underperforming flavors (namely Real Sugar, White Out, Citrus Cherry, Pitch Black, Caffeine-Free Mountain Dew, and Caffeine-Free Diet Mountain Dew), was pulled from shelves in most regions. ![]() From this, it is similar to how Caffeine-Free Mountain Dew, Red, and Sport all received Diet versions before Code Red came along. The parent company, PepsiCo, was inspired by this introduction, eventually leading to the creation of multiple other flavors such as LiveWire (released in summer 2003) and Baja Blast (a Taco Bell exclusive released in 2004).Īfter a successful first year on shelves, Diet Code Red was brought into production in 2002. When Code Red first released in the United States, this introduction alone increased overall Mountain Dew sales by 6% in its first year. It was also available in Slurpee form exclusively for a few years until 2005. It was officially released in stores in May 2001 nationwide in the United States as a permanent flavor, and was available in various sizes such as 20-ounce bottles, 24-ounce bottles, 2-liter bottles, 3-liter bottles, 12-packs, 24-packs. ![]() The letter revealed that Code Red is "Coming to a store near you in May," signifying a planned release of May 2001. They were sent a box containing a "you won" letter, following a Code Red shirt, and a six-pack of bottles to be the one of the first to sample. In March 2001, Mountain Dew's website held an online racing game called " Mission: Code Red." After the top-scoring winners won the online racing game with high enough points, the winners acquired their free Code Red merchandise. Its tagline is " DEW with a Rush of Cherry Flavor." while in Oceania, its catchphrase is " DEW with a Rush of Berry Flavour." History Code Red is a Cherry flavor of Mountain Dew, and its name implies having a red look and a comparable tasting flavor and color to that of Cherry Fusion and Game Fuel (Charged Cherry Burst). ![]() ![]() Setprop("/sim/current-view/pitch-offset-deg", 12.5) īutton 1 (trigger): Brakes + reset to pilot view - Parking Brakes - Speed brake - Thrust reverser NOTE: Use SE, ST, and SE+ST buttons together as modifiers to get button and hat effects listed. Setprop("/sim/current-view/pitch-offset-deg", 25) Setprop("/sim/current-view/pitch-offset-deg", 5) Setprop("/sim/current-view/pitch-offset-deg", -12.5) Setprop("/sim/current-view/pitch-offset-deg", -80) Setprop("/sim/current-view/pitch-offset-deg", -25) Hat Switch: View Elevation (use mod buttons for different effects) Setprop("/sim/current-view/heading-offset-deg", -135) Setprop("/sim/current-view/heading-offset-deg", -90) Setprop("/sim/current-view/heading-offset-deg", -60) Setprop("/sim/current-view/heading-offset-deg", -25) Setprop("/sim/current-view/heading-offset-deg", 135) Setprop("/sim/current-view/heading-offset-deg", 90) Setprop("/sim/current-view/heading-offset-deg", 60) ![]() Setprop("/sim/current-view/heading-offset-deg", 25) V = getprop("/sim/current-view/view-number") Mod2 = getprop("/input/joysticks/js/t-flight-hotas-x-modifier2") Mod1 = getprop("/input/joysticks/js/t-flight-hotas-x-modifier1") Hat Switch: View Direction (use mod buttons for different effects) It's not very extensively tested but might give someone a leg up who is trying to get a Hotas X going with Flightgear. It has a lot of little tricks that help with that particular airplane (like you need to "duck your head" a bit to see out the windows-you can do that with a twist of the joystick here viewing left or left-up with the hat switch gives you the exact view you need to spot the runway coming around the final turn when flying the pattern when you adjust elevator, rudder, & aileron trim a little dialogue pops up to give you feedback (otherwise there is no visual or other feedback for trim, except for elevator trim in the 2D panel, and without feedback it's hard to figure out how to make the trim work) hat switch down shows you the entire instrument panel you can set the heading bug & NAV bugs without muddling around with the mouse etc etc etc.) Also I have external pedals and so use the joystick twist and throttle rocker axis for other functions (they work very well to control different view controls). ![]() I've only tested this on Windows XP and only on the Cessna 172P. I put together the following config file for the Hotas X, using some of the existing joystick config files and a lot of ideas from various threads on this forum. It seems to work pretty well, especially considering its very reasonable price. I got a new Thrustmaster T.Flight Hotas X joystick & throttle combo today. ![]() ![]() ![]() Leave the recommended modeor when it shows you the warning that you are using a hybrid image.You accept if the program asks you for permission to download additional files.Leave the other parameters how are they. ![]() Again I refer you to the article on how to install Ubuntu from a USB device. Sets the size of the persistence space.Press on Select to choose the Lubuntu image.You should see it under the header Device. Connect the device that you are going to use as installation media.If you want to save time do not select the option to check for updates.Down to Downloads and choose the version portable.It has two versions, one installable and one portable. In this case it is an application only available for Windows. In addition, It has configuration options suitable for fussy teams that the other alternatives I mention lack. You can also delete the image saved on the disk, but I do not recommend doing it until you're not sure the installation media works.Īlthough it was intended to download and create Fedora installation media, Fedora Media Writer can be used with any Linux distribution RufusĪlthough in the case of Lubuntu there is not much difference between using any other tool or Rufus to create the installation media, it is good that you have it on the radar since it allows things like bypassing some of the security requirements that Microsoft requires to install Windows 11. When the program ends it gives you the option to close it or create another installation medium. When we click on create the disk It asks us, as an additional security measure, to write our password. This will open the file manager and we can select the Lubuntu image.įedora Media Writer warns us that we are going to lose data. Once this is done we must opt for the option to create a custom image. In the event that the program detects a previously recorded image on the device, it will offer us the option to delete it. Versions for Windows y Mac can be downloaded from its website while to install it on Linux distributions other than Fedora you have to use the package format Flatpak. When the writing process is complete, you can restart your computer and boot from the installation media Fedora Media WriterĪlthough it was intended to create Fedora installation media, it works with most Linux images including of course the entire Ubuntu family. As a security measure you must write your password. The program will ask you to confirm that you want to start the procedure. To select the source image and installation media, tap each and then tap Create boot disk. If you make a mistake when selecting it, you will lose all the data. It lists not only the devices suitable for creating an installation medium, but also the external hard drives. It is on the bottom screen where I tell you to be careful. If the one you are looking for does not appear, clicking on Other open the file explorer. The screen is divided into two parts, At the top we see the images of distributions Linux that we have stored on our hard drive. The use is very simple, but requires some care (Here I am speaking from experience). ![]() In those that do not have it installed, you can search for the program as usb-creator-gtk (GNOME, Mate and Cinnamon Desktops) or usb-creator-kde (KDE and LXQT Desktops). Depending on the graphic libraries used by the desktop, the interface will vary, but the operation of the program is the same. It is the official tool included in some of the main Ubuntu derivatives.
![]() ![]() Hoping to outdo the catastrophe of 9/11, they plan to instill the dolls with Avian influenza and distribute them to unsuspecting American children. Bush, are after the same shipment, but for entirely different reasons. Unbeknownst to them, Osama bin Laden and his group of Al-Qaeda terrorists, who had been secretly hiding in Paradise since the 9/11 attacks, under the watchful eye of bin Laden's best friend President George W. Uncle Dave plans to sell them online, where their prices have reached as high as $4,000 a doll. With the help of Uncle Dave's right-hand man Richie and an army of big-breasted, scantily clad cult members, the Dude devises a plan to hijack a shipment of 2,000 Krotchy Dolls, a rare, sought-after plush toy resembling a giant scrotum. He decides to team up with his Uncle Dave, a slovenly con artist turned doomsday cult leader who owes the US government over a million dollars in back-taxes. In the struggle, the terrorists try and reason with the passengers, but to no avail, and ultimately, the plane inadvertently flies into the North tower of the World Trade Center.įive years later, in the town of Paradise, Arizona (a ghost town in real life), where the volatile Postal Dude, after being mocked at a job interview, kicked out of his local unemployment office and discovering that his morbidly obese wife is cheating on him with various and skinny townsmen, is more than a little angry and is desperate to get enough cash to finally leave his dead-end town. At this moment, however, the passengers of the plane storm the cockpit and attempt to retake the plane (this was based on what happened on Flight 93, one of the other hijacked aircraft during 9/11). Osama tells them that there "are not enough virgins to go around", and upon hearing this, the two hijackers abandon the attack in dismay and happily change their flight path to the Bahamas. After a long debate, they decide to call Osama bin Laden, their leader, to find out the exact amount. The film begins with a prologue, showing Asif and Nabi, a fictional portrayal of two of the Flight 11 hijackers during the 9/11 attacks, debating the number of virgins they get as a reward for carrying out the attacks. Also like Boll's predecessors, it was a critical and commercial failure, grossing less than 1% of its budget. Like some of Boll's previous films including House of the Dead and Alone in the Dark, Postal is a film adaptation of a video game, in this case, Postal, though this film draws more heavily from the video game's sequel, Postal 2. Simmons, Verne Troyer, Larry Thomas, David Huddleston and Seymour Cassel. Postal is a 2007 action comedy film co-written and directed by Uwe Boll, and starring Zack Ward, Dave Foley, Chris Coppola, Jackie Tohn, J.K. ![]() ![]() If you currently use another type of contraception, switching to the combined contraceptive pill will allow you to delay your period. Switching to, or starting, the combined contraceptive pill Some women taking norethisterone have reported side effects, such as: How well it works in delaying periods also varies between women. Norethisterone may not be suitable for everyone, for example if you have breast cancer or a history of blood clots. You'll need to use another type of contraceptive, such as a condom. Your period should arrive 2 to 3 days after you stop taking the medication.īut norethisterone does not act as a contraceptive when used in this way, so you could still get pregnant. You'll usually be prescribed 3 norethisterone tablets a day, starting 3 to 4 days before you expect your period to begin. Your GP will advise you when to take norethisterone and for how long. They might be able to prescribe medication called norethisterone to delay your period. See your GP for advice if you want to delay your period and you're not taking the combined contraceptive pill. If you're not sure which type of pill you're taking, speak to your pharmacist, community contraception clinic or GP surgery for advice. If you're taking a progestogen-only contraceptive pill, you cannot delay your period by taking packets back-to-back.īut you may be able to switch to the combined contraceptive pill or take another medication to delay your period. Taking the combined pill can cause side effects, such as: If you're not sure which pill you're on, which pills in the packet to miss out, or you need advice, speak to your pharmacist, community contraception clinic or GP surgery. Taking your contraceptive pills in the ways described above will not affect how they work as contraceptives. Speak to your pharmacist, community contraception clinic or GP surgery for more information before taking phasic pills back-to-back. You need to take these pills in the correct order to have effective contraception.
![]() ![]() CAG raps Arunachal for ‘deficiencies’ in implementing PM-Kisan yojana.Australian minister says invasive examinations were part of reason Qatar Airways was refused flights.Roelof van der Merwe, Colin Ackermann headline Netherlands’ ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 squad.The crude truth: Rise and rise in oil prices and its impact.Soap dispenser company thinks black people are so clean they don’t need soap. Wow, I never factored this as a reason these machines often don’t register me, but I’ll admit to feeling less like a person when they don’t. The issue is the lack of thorough thinking That’s why this video is a very good example of why there should be more diversity being used in the tech industryĬlearly the soap dispenser needs to come clean about its racist outlook in life.Īnd physics isn’t the issue… it’s the reality that we work with and around. So the white hand was magically cleaner then the dark skin hand? /BOWqE00yEe ![]() Yes, poor design, but it does say that they didn’t test with anyone other than people with white hands, or they would have found this issue Believing that “flesh tone” only means light skin –> domino effect of bad results. Of course they didn’t – and that’s precisely the issue. So many people justifying this and showcasing just how deeply embedded racism is. poorly lit bathroom fixtures dont work for me either sometimesĭoesn’t detect infrared emitted from the hand, it’ll have a bulb and expects a certain amount to bounce back. Maybe if the company that designed this employed a single dark skinned person they’d have found this problem earlier. While some argued it must be a “technical” glitch and something to do with “poorly lit bathroom”, others pulled up the company saying only if they had “employed a single dark skinned person they’d have found this problem earlier.” If you have ever had a problem grasping the importance of diversity in tech and its impact on society, watch this video /ZJ1Je1C4NW ![]() ![]() ![]() It brings any momentum Forspoken was starting to build to a screeching halt. You do this FOUR TIMES.Īgain, you can see the intent behind this kind of quieter world-building in contrast to the explosive action, but in context, this comes immediately after the bizarrely abrupt opening that already has your hackles up, and your first foray into the open world where you’re grappling to get to grips with the controls. The screen fades to black and it says “you fed the sheep”. One early side quest sees Frey feeding some sheep in the town meadow. ![]() To see this content please enable targeting cookies. But a lot of these elements feel like they’re here for the sake of themselves, not because they’re good.Ī lot of the time, you’re just trudging around pressing Triangle on an NPC to get to the next part without any stakes or interest. If (the excellent and underrated) Dragon’s Dogma was a Japanese publisher’s take on ideas popular in Western RPGs, then Forspoken is Square Enix’s answer to games like Assassin’s Creed – particularly in its approach to some story and side quests, called “Detours”. But what that does mean is there’s actually some depth and intrigue there (if you can push past the stumbles and lack of polish). It’s good fiction, and there’s tomes' worth of interesting lore to uncover, so it’s a shame that it’s set up in such a faltering way. To find her way home, Frey has to unravel the role of the four ruling Tantas – mages who symbolised the virtues of justice, love, wisdom and strength – in the arrival and origins of the Break. The events of a particularly terrible Christmas lead her to find a magical talking vambrace, nicknamed Cuff, and get transported to the medieval fantasy realm of Athia, complete with dragons, flying harpies and just the biggest apples I have ever seen.Īthia has been corrupted by the “Break”, a nebulous phenomenon that turned the land hostile and its inhabitants into monsters. And while I feel her characterisation as a petty criminal and juvenile delinquent is a bit gauche and stereotypical, she’s ably acted by Ella Balinska – who was in Netflix’s doomed Resident Evil show. You play as Frey, a New York City “street kid” in her early 20s who’s struggling with the powerlessness of her unfair lot in life. You can plainly see the idea and intent behind the first chapter, but it seems like it just wouldn’t work technically, to the point where there are obvious holes and raw seams where it looks like whole sections were cut. The beginning of Forspoken is extremely unfortunate. When it's working as intended, combat is great. Players bouncing off the control scheme feels like it'll be a particular issue for Forspoken, because the game’s opening likely does more to turn people away than hook them in – not an ideal sell for a premium, PS5 console-exclusive title. Other times, you’re grinding through the gears like a novice driver on a track day. That's when all the tiny moving parts are working as they should, though. Sometimes, once you’ve got the muscle-memory down for where everything is, it really flows and feels awesome to execute. The relatively long cooldown on support spells means you’re doing this over and over again during battle. It feels like flicking a lightswitch on and off until it starts to fizzle. You then stop holding one button and press a different one to activate the ability, before pressing or holding another to start attacking again, while also pressing or holding to do different types of dodges. ![]() You then push the right stick – which moments earlier you were using to move the camera in a totally different direction – towards one of ten different, similar, symbols. Using the default control scheme, every time you want to move onto a new spell you need to hold either L1 or R1 to slow down time and bring up the menu. The game might end up causing some Frey'd nerves. There’s an impressive amount of different spells, especially as the story progresses, however, changing between them on the radial menu can be clunky and confusing because the constant switching between pressing and holding buttons feels like rubbing your tummy and patting your head at the same time. While on your right you have your typical damage dealing spell types that you switch between with R1 and fire by pressing or holding R2. On your left hand, governed by L1 and L2, you have support spells designed for defensive zoning, stealing health from enemies, and buffing your abilities. Pressing the DualSense triggers in Forspoken is so hard I feel like I can now do finger push ups like Bruce Lee, but thankfully this doesn’t stop the combat from being one of the better parts of the experience – once you figure out how to play Bop-It with the complicated controls. The game certainly knows how to present itself in trailers – but what about in gameplay? Forspoken shows the best and worst of the Luminous Engine’s tech, mixing kinetic combat with dazzling particle effects and janky set pieces. ![]() |
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