And yes, you guessed it, the one who gets the handkerchief is most definitely the mouse (but not, to my surprise, by scaring her). When a mouse challenges the baddies to get the handkerchief of a young woman who’s just moved into the proverbial neighborhood, the race is on! Trouble is, this is a Donaldson/Scheffler heroine of a particularly calm and collected disposition. A witch, a ghost, and a troll compete between themselves to be the scariest (a plot not wholly different from another 2023 title, Benita and the Night Creatures by Mariana Llanos). Julia Donaldson is Britain’s top picture book rhymer (sorry Rupert Bear) for a reason. This actually would a rather nice Halloween storytime title, if you were so inclined to include it. Now is this book up to Gruffalo standards? Since I’m not a #1 Gruffalo fan, my answer would most certainly be yes. It was the shock of my lifetime to travel to the Bologna Book Fair this past March and discover that Axel Scheffler is, in fact, German. Hey, The Gruffalo isn’t a worldwide sensation for nothin’, after all. Come to this delightful series from Amicus Ink. Pummel the pulp.” If you thought you’d ever see the phrase “Pummel the pulp” in a board book before then I commend you, but generally speaking this is a rare rhyme for a rare series. I kid you not! They rhyme! And they rhyme well at that! “Baby loves leaves / Rip, chew, and gulp! / Crunch a few pebbles. Fairly heady topics for board books, are they not? And here’s the kicker: they rhyme. Baby T.Rex, in contrast, is about saving a hitherto unknown sibling’s egg from destruction. Baby Stegosaurus focuses on an exploding volcano and a baby stego’s break for survival. Both of these little board books have the distinction of packing in a serious story in their scant 18 pages. But as someone who spent the better part of 2023 reading through egregious, and I’m talking EGREGIOUS, dino-related board books, please believe me when I identify a couple that are actually worth your time and money. Our first repeat and it’s two board books! You might think that blatant plays for dino-loving toddlers is a cheap move on the part of board book creators. Gavin Scottīaby T.Rex by Julie Abery, ill. Oh, and are you interested in previous years’ rhyming picture book lists? Of course you are! Feast your eyes, then, on these:īaby Stegosaurus by Julie Abery, ill. The pdf of today’s list can be found here. Pay far more attention if you see a book show up THREE times. So if you see some repeats here, that’s okay. But here’s a tip about how I put these lists together: No book is allowed to show up on more than 2 lists unless it’s really and truly one of the best of the best of the best of the year. This seems as good a time as any to mention that if you’re a day-by-day 31 Days, 31 Books reader (and bless you if you are) you’re going to see a little bit if repetition at the beginning of today’s list. It’s one of the rare lists I produce that can contain nonfiction, picture books, and board books all together. The fun thing about this rhyming list is that I don’t have to limit it to fiction alone.
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Copy and paste this code into the edit window:ĭisplay dialog “Hide/Show Hidden Files and Folder” buttons ĭo shell script “defaults write AppleShowAllFiles -bool false ĭo shell script “defaults write AppleShowAllFiles -bool true ģ. (The name of it depends on the system version, you can just type “script” in Spotlight)Ģ. Open “AppleScript” or “Script Editor” from your Launchpad. Now I should mention that all terminal commands listed in this article can be cut and pasted right into Terminal so you don’t have to re-type them.ĭo you prefer another option? Don’t worry! You can make a simple app with AppleScript.ġ. You can also start the Terminal application from Launchpad. This command helps you restart your Finder to make your change effective. If you want to switch them back to hidden status, you need to repeat the operation but remember to change the last word to false. This command helps you set your Finder to show all files on your Mac. Then type the following command in terminal:ĭefaults write AppleShowAllFiles -bool true This is the fastest way and it will keep the folder accessible even if you relaunch your Finder. Here is how to do it.ĭrag the hidden Library folder icon from Finder to the sidebar. For example, you might want to make the hidden folder “~/Library” always visible since it stores your personal application support files and other important files. But sometimes you want to keep them always visible to make it easy to access. However, if you are running an older version than macOS Sierra, please choose Method 2: Using Terminal to show your hidden files.Īfter performing method 1, you can see the hidden files or folder on your Mac. If you hit the keyboard combination again, they will change back to original hidden status. (dot)” on your keyboard to show hidden files/folders. If you are using the macOS Sierra or a higher version, you can open your Finder, then hit “command + shift +. I highly recommend this way to show hidden files and folder since it is not only the easiest way, but also the quickest way. There are three methods to show hidden files/folders: Apple regards these files or folder as significant files so be careful if you don’t know what you are doing, otherwise your Mac will lose data or could even be damaged. I believe that most people are not advanced users. The real reason that Apple set some files and folders hidden by default is that there is a risk to the system if you delete or modify these folders and files. System folders like /private, /bin, /etc, /usr are also hidden by default. All kinds of files could be hidden files, such as a. In Unix, there is always a “.” in front of hidden file names and they won’t be displayed until you manually change the system to view hidden files. MacOS has almost the same contents as UNIX but the macOS has a “desktop environment” which helped it become the world’s second most popular operating system. However, if you don’t know how to do show hidden files and folders, you won’t be able to deal with these issues.įirst, let me tell you what files are hidden and why are they hidden on your Mac.īoth macOS and linux are based on the UNIX operating system. Some hidden files also take up a lot of space on your hard disk. Some experienced or advanced users know that when you have a problem with an app, you might need to remove a preference file or find logs to help you fix the problem. In this case, you should learn how to show hidden files and folders. Sometimes just out of curiosity or perhaps to locate some hidden folder for troubleshooting purposes. However, there may be occasions where you need to locate certain hidden files. You might not know it, but there are thousands of hidden files and folders on your computer that you shouldn’t disturb or modify. There are many reasons why you might want to look at hidden files or folders on your Mac. Please contact us in advance if you wish to return a bike as Collect+ will not accept large items Once you have spoken to our aftersales department, you may need to return the item, you can arrange this via our returns service Collect+ (See below) or any alternative courier/delivery service that you choose. E-bike batteries and associated componentry.Stripped pedal threads - a comprehensive guide on the correct installation of pedals is sent out with every bike.Improperly installed or repaired products (always follow the instruction guides for any product set-up or installation).Any normal wear and tear from using the product.Most bikes and accessories are covered by a standard manufacturer's warranty but please be aware that there are faults/issues that are NOT covered by your warranty. We expect to be able to return the items within a maximum 30 working days, however, specific timescales can change based on the requirements of the individual case. Please allow a minimum of 15 working days from receipt of returned item(s) for repair/replacement under warranty. Once a warranty claim has been placed we will review the claim and advise on an appropriate course of action, please do not return your item until you have spoken to an advisor. In the unfortunate event of your purchase being affected by a warranty-covered fault, please inform us by email ( Please note that our Aftersales Department's operating hours are 08:30AM to 17:30PM Monday to Friday. Crankbrothers do back the F15 with a 5-year warranty, which is an extremely reasonable amount of time.Cycle Solutions offer a full 18-month warranty on bikes purchased through our online shop, in line with the guidance set out in the Consumer Rights Acts 2015. I added a few more drops before threading it back in, and it's remained secure ever since. There was blue Loctite on it, but apparently not quite enough. I did run into one small issue after about three weeks of regular use – one of the bolts that holds the tool together began to work its way loose. The same goes for the chain tool - it's simple to use, and it'll push out a pin in a matter of seconds without any trouble. All of the bits, including the spoke wrench, fit snugly, and adjusting everything from stem bolts to B-tension screws has been hassle-free. Of course, a full size Allen key is still a better choice for regular home or shop use, but for quick fixes on the road or on the trail the F15 performs very well. Not so with the F15, and I was able perform tasks like swapping out pedals and even removing a crankarm without much effort. There are plenty of tools out there that include an 8mm bit, but in many instances it's basically useless due to the minuscule amount of leverage. The multi-tool by itself is handy, but the ability to use the F15's case for extra leverage is a nice feature to have, especially for installing and removing pedals. Once a bit is selected, the tool can be slid back into the case for more leverage. Crankbrothers also sell that tool by itself – they call it the F10, and it retails for $29.99, but I'd say it's worth it to scrounge up the extra $13 to get the chain tool/spoke wrench and metal case. That way it took up a little less room, but I could still make adjustments to the bike as necessary. I've spent a fair number of days in the bike park this season, and for those lift-served laps I usually took just the hex key portion of the tool with me and tucked it into a jersey or shorts pocket, leaving the case and the chain tool behind. The multi-tool and the chainbreaker slide smoothly into the aluminum case, with a distinct 'click' when the magnet secures them into place. The F15 isn't overly bulky, but it's also not so small that it's frustrating to use. The F15 has a similar feel – there's something about it that just feels right, and more than one rider handed it back to me with the question, “Who makes that?” after I loaned it out for a trailside repair. No, I wasn't a chain-smoking 12-year-old – my affinity came from the way the metal case felt in my hand, and how satisfying it was to open and close the lighter's cover. When I was a kid I used to love Zippo lighters. A magnet in the center of the case holds the chain tool and the multi-tool in place. 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The underside of its body and long, skinny neck is overrun with tendrils of black element, with luminescent blue in between the tendrils. The wings are always a luminescent blue, a color repeated in the pads of the hind paws which appear to be its method of propulsion. Its forelegs are like a bat's, ending with a claw and having wings starting from the claw going up to its elbow. The V shape extends into furry ears which look like horns. It has a furry, light-colored face similar a canine with rather feline eyes and boney ridge on top that starts from the top of the nose, going up over the forehead and splitting into a V just above the eyes. The Managarmr appears to be a long, winged, almost Wyvern-like creature with an iridescent scaly hide. However, as mentioned, this tends to get them into more trouble than they can handle. They tend to ambush much like a Microraptor, gliding around until a target is spotted and then dive-bombing straight into said target. It is perhaps one of the biggest dangers of the Snow Dome. It is an incredibly aggressive and agile flying/gliding animal that can be hard to hit due to its speed. Its hazardous attacks usually get it killed by mammoth herds. The Managarmr tends to recklessly bombard anything it can see, making effective use of its abilities. Whether you're looking to hunt, do battle or just travel with ease, it makes for an excellent companion. DomesticatedĪs a mount, Draconis auragelus can carry multiple adult humans without losing any of its impressive mobility, and its freezing breath makes it a good choice in combat. Perhaps that's because it's used to living in the tundra environment on the surface, as opposed to a desert. Like the icy variant of Draconis vipera, Draconis auragelus can slow down its foes with its frigid breath - though it's able to take this one step further and freeze its prey solid. From there, it can create a smaller burn in said chambers to hover in place, or dive at its prey. When ignited, this gas propels it upwards, letting it "jump" in the air multiple times. In the middle of its hind feet, Draconis auragelus' bones form a hollowed out cylindrical shape that acts as a combustion chamber, which it fills with an explosive gas. However, where Draconis obscurum scaled cavern walls to gain the high ground, Draconis auragelus takes a more bombastic approach. Their stature, gait and ability to dive through the air are all similar. Draconis auragelus appears to be directly related to the stealthy Draconis obscurum.
Modern CMake starts from version 3.0.0 onwards: the general rule is to use a version of CMake that came out after your compiler, since it needs to know compiler flags, etc, for that version. Where is the desired CMake version you want to work with. This must be the first thing inside a CMakeLists.txt file and it looks like this: cmake_minimum_required(VERSION ) Define the CMake versionĪ CMakeLists.txt file always starts with the cmake_minimum_required() command, which defines the CMake version required for the current project. Then open the CMakeLists.txt file with the editor of your choice and start editing it. Let's start off by creating the CMakeLists.txt file in the project directory, outside the src/ directory. In CMake you define targets and then add the necessary properties to them. Targets have properties: for example the source files required to compile the executable, the compiler options, the dependencies and so on. In our example, we want to build the source code into a binary executable: that's a target. A target is a job of the building process or, in other words, a desired outcome. Understanding the CMakeLists.txt fileĪ modern CMake's CMakeLists.txt is a collection of targets and properties. But first let's add a CMakeLists.txt file and write something meaningful in it. To make things more interesting, later on I will spice up the project with an external dependency and some parameters to pass at build stage to perform conditional compilation. A toy project to work withįor this introduction I will be using a dummy C++ project made up of few source files: myApp/ This prevents cluttering up the source directory and makes it easy to start over again: just remove the build directory and you are done. Any file required for the final build, executables included, will be stored in a separated build directory (usually called build/). This is done by the so-called generators, CMake components responsible for creating the build system files.Īnother nice CMake feature is the so-called out-of-source build. CMake will read the instructions in it and will produce the desired output. This special text file describes how the project is structured, the list of source files to compile, what CMake should generate out of it and so on. That's what the word meta stands for: CMake builds build systems.Ī project based on CMake always contains the CMakeLists.txt file. For example, CMake on Windows will produce a solution for Visual Studio CMake on Linux will produce a Makefile CMake on macOS will produce a project for XCode and so on. It doesn't actually build your source code: instead, it generates native project files for the target platform. What is CMake exactlyĬMake is known as a meta build system. Rather, just a practical, ongoing introduction to the tool for humble enthusiasts like me. Mind you, this won't be the definitive CMake bible. In the following paragraphs we will understand what CMake is exactly, its underlying philosophy and how to use it to build a demo application from scratch. In recent years it has become a de-facto standard for C and C++ applications, so the time has come for a lightweight introductory article on the subject. How can employers align themselves with these new realities and unleash the potential of the multigenerational workforce? This article covers five best practices that are intended to be a source of inspiration for catalyzing age-friendliness, engaging the multigenerational workforce, and activating age-inclusive cultures.CMake is a collection of open-source and cross-platform tools used to build and distribute software. Now and in the future, we will have four to five generations in the workforce at any given time. These societal shifts have given rise to the multigenerational workforce. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that almost one in four workers will be age 55 or older by 2031 and that age 65-plus workers represent the fastest-growing segment of the workforce. An individual’s working years can now span six or more decades. Many workers - whether by choice or by necessity - now seek to extend their working lives beyond the traditional retirement age. People have the potential to live longer than ever before, which is prompting workers to rethink their time in the workforce relative to retirement. The bottom line is that both the Vibe and Matrix are likable, fun-to-drive vehicles, highly suited to urban environments (though the automatic transmission makes more sense in New York City’s stop-and-go traffic).īoth vehicles appeal to young people, according to Alix Knapp, the 19-year-old founder and editor of Seattle-based Aerovec. The top-of-the-line Matrix XRS has the same equipment found in the Vibe GT. The Matrix XR came with a 130-horsepower version of that engine linked to an electronically controlled four-speed automatic transmission. The Vibe GT was equipped with a 180-horsepower version of Toyota’s variable-valve-timing in-line four-cylinder engine, which was linked to a six-speed manual transmission. I drove the top-level Vibe GT in New York and the mid-level Matrix XR in the Washington area. The look is reminiscent of the control centers in the larger Lexus RX 300 and Toyota Highlander car-wagon-utility models. The Matrix’s body is free of the lower-body cladding found on the Vibe.īut Toyota seems to have had the most influence in interior design.īoth vehicles feature dramatic instrument panels that swoop downward toward high-mounted cradles for gearshift levers. The roofline slants severely to the rear (a design cue hidden on the tested Vibe GT by a roof-mounted luggage rack). It is outfitted with a more mainstream front end, a sculptured ode to the Toyota Camry. The Matrix, by comparison, is more conservative. Rear cornering lights and tough-looking lower-body cladding also are exclusive to the Vibe. The Vibe (top photo) has a highly stylized version of Pontiac’s traditional arrow-shaped front end with the bifurcated grille. (Young people apparently have an overwhelming need for secrecy.) Exterior differences between the two vehicles are skin-deep. There are the obvious door pockets, plus nine concealed storage units in each vehicle. Storage bins abound in the Vibe and the Matrix. That means both can provide power for laptop computers and other electronic equipment. There are 115-volt electrical outlets designed to accept standard wall-type plugs. Both vehicles have rear seats that fold easily to form flat load floors. So GM and Toyota have loaded up the Vibe and Matrix with amenities, horsepower, style and utility. Money is the only passport that matters in the auto market. It matters little that those young people include Asians, Africans, Americans, Arabs, Australians, Europeans and Israelis. They care only about future profits.īoth companies are using the Vibe and Matrix to woo young buyers - people 16 to 26 years old - according to Aerovec, a youth-oriented online magazine. They don’t discuss past wars and hostilities. GM and Toyota don’t care that one partner is Japanese and the other is American. The vehicles are based on the compact, front-wheel-drive Toyota Corolla/Chevrolet Prizm platform. They are practically identical car-wagon utility vehicles (CWUVs). They co-develop products.Īnyone doubting that should take a look at the 2003 Pontiac Vibe and the 2003 Toyota Matrix. Auto companies trade parts across national boundaries. I’ve tried to explain to Carl that flags no longer mean what they once meant in the auto industry. He often expresses his angst in more offensive language. He accuses me of “kneeling” before the Japanese, Germans and Koreans. While your Black Book Value is the most trusted source out there, it should be considered a guideline only.Carl writes frequently to complain about my coverage of “foreign” cars.Ĭarl is a reader. Factors like supply, demand, location, and economic environment affect a vehicle’s market price. *Note: Vehicle values can change daily, so it’s important to know that this is an estimate only. You have nothing to lose.except your misconceptions about the value of your vehicle. The people at Canadian Black Book are as plugged in as anyone, and they have the most reliable, up-to-the-minute data available.īest of all, it’s free! So if you’re considering selling your vehicle, get your Black Book value first. The market is always changing, so it’s great to have an unbiased third-party do your work for you. Whether you’re a first-time car seller or a seasoned vet, Canadian Black Book is incredibly valuable. This value - which is based on sales data, auctions, brand equity, and the pricing of similar vehicles across Canada - is the most accurate estimate a consumer is likely to find. Canadian Black Book is a service that allows drivers to learn the estimated value* of their pre-owned vehicles (aka their “Canadian Black Book value”). First of all, it helps you mix paint on the palette better than a brush will do because a brush will soak unmixed paint too and you will have multicolor strokes.Ī palette knife is also a tool for abstract painting or for creating effects. For me, personally, these types of palettes are too heavy.Ī palette knife is a multipurpose tool when you’re painting. I also know some artists who use a piece of tile as a palette or make their palette from clay. If you’re looking for a brush set, to buy all shapes at once and experiment, try Mont Marte Art Paint Brushes Set of 15 – 15 brushes will cost you $17 and you will be covered for many upcoming paintings!Īnother option is to make your palette with a piece of cardboard, an empty plastic container, or a tray. If you want to buy all brushes individually, the Best brushes are Princeton Acrylic Paint Brush – comfortable to use, high-quality, affordable, and offers all kinds of shapes and sizes. Fan brush is handy for painting trees.Ī full buyer’s guide about brushes for acrylics is here. Some professional artists can work with natural brushes, but I do not recommend complicating things for beginners.īrushes are your main tools to create a painting, there are about 8 essential shapes of brushes, but when you start painting, you need only 2 of them: round brushes (small round brush and big) and flat.Įach shape has a size range for your needs, you will learn it with experience, but, in general, the smaller brush is the more detailed work you can do with it. An 8″ x 10″ canvas will cost you only around $5!įor acrylic painting, we use synthetic paint brushes, because acrylics can damage natural bristles. THE BEST CANVAS TO BUY for acrylic painting for a beginner – Blick Premier Cotton Canvas – best quality with really unique properties and a very appealing price. That’s why, for beginners, I recommend starting with a pre-stretched canvas. Stretching requires knowledge, time, and patience. Stretching is a process to put a canvas on the stretcher bars, to make sure the surface is evenly smooth and tight! A saggy canvas can ruin your whole masterpiece. Without priming, the canvas will soak too much water or paint. Priming is necessary to achieve needed paint adhesion to canvas, it smooths and “seals” the painting surface of raw canvas.
Cherry blossom trees by the Japanese Lantern are in bloom, Monday, April 2, 2018, along the tidal basin in Washington. While Washington’s annual in-person celebration of Japanese history and culture may be on hold, there’s a few timeless pieces of Japan - the cherry trees and Tokugawa Iemitsu’s lantern among them - that stand as silent but enduring symbols of unity between countries that were once enemies. I don’t think they’d want to just destroy it.” "It survived until 1954 (the year the pair was split up and the Tidal Basin lantern was sent to Washington). “It’s survived the many episodes where these stone and bronze lanterns were damaged or destroyed, or sold to foreign countries,” she said. lantern’s twin, though perhaps not well displayed or labeled, is still around. Yoko Nishimura, Assistant Professor of East Asian Studies at Gettysburg College, who has traced the trails of many of these feudal-era Japanese lanterns, said she feels confident that the D.C. However, Ueno Park’s lantern collection contains no matching lantern or even any mention of one. Much of the published literature on the lanterns claims that the twin stands there to this day. It originally was part of a two-lantern set installed as part of Tokugawa Iemitsu’s funeral ceremonies at his family’s shrine in what today is Ueno Park in Tokyo. (National Park Service) There’s a twin lantern out there The lantern was given, by the governor of Tokyo, to the people of the United States, and was dedicated on March 30, 1954. The Stone Lantern near the Tidal Basin in Washington, DC in an undated photograph. Using diplomacy - but backed with a flotilla of state-of-the-art warships - Perry convinced the Japanese to reopen trade and end the policy.Ī century later, the Japanese commemorated this event by sending this lantern to the United States. This s akoku policy stayed in place for over 200 years, until an American naval commander, Commodore Matthew Perry, dropped anchor at Yokohama in 1853. The strict, brutally enforced policy of total isolation slammed the door on foreign trade, foreign religion and foreigners, who faced summary execution if they remained in Japan. A grandson of clan patriarch and dynasty founder Tokugawa Ieyasu, Iemitsu is mainly remembered for the Sakoku Edict of 1635. The lantern was originally carved to commemorate Tokugawa Iemitsu (1604-1651), the third shōgun of the mighty Tokugawa clan, which unified feudal Japan under its stern rule for nearly 270 years. The lantern was created in the middle of the 17th century for the funeral ceremony of Tokugawa Iemitsu, a Japanese shōgun, one of the iron-fisted military leaders who ruled the Japanese islands in the centuries before the 1868 Meiji Restoration elevated the emperor from a ceremonial titleholder to actual power.Īlmost every square inch of the sculpture tells a story. (National Park Service) The stone tells a very old story So there was a tremendous sense of gratitude from the Japanese people and they supported us.” Tatsuko Iguchi, daughter of Japanese Ambassador Sadao Iguchi, lights the Stone Lantern near the Tidal Basin March 30, 1954. were extremely grateful to the United States for how we helped them after, that we were not an abusive victor. State Department and longtime president of the Japan-America Society of Washington D.C. “It was an act of appreciation,” said John Malott, former Director of Japanese Affairs at the U.S. The Japanese government originally planned to send the lantern in the 1920s, but the idea was shelved as relations between the two countries chilled and eventually led to war.Īfter the wartime enemies became postwar allies, the lantern finally arrived, in March of 1954. |
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