![]() He travels to genteel Christchurch before heading to New Zealand’s extreme sports capital, Queenstown. Ian Wright sets off from Auckland to visit the hot springs of Rotorua and then heads north to the Bay of Islands. As they head out on individual expeditions of New Zealand, they take in Maori cultural heritage, empty wilderness, and bustling cities where even the skyscrapers are home to some of the world’s most extreme sports. From rainforest to reef and glacier to volcano, Globe Trekkers Ian Wright and Zay Harding explore the four corners of the country. New Zealand is a land of unspoilt landscapes and immense natural beauty, with amazing extremes of climate and terrain. Travel to the Hottest Cities and most Festive Locations, traverse the High Seas and explore Weird America.ĭVD. Go on a Hemingway Adventure, a Shopping Spree, a Culinary, a Spiritual and an Anthropological Journey. If you are totally addicted to travel, the only cure is MORE travel! The Compulsive Traveler is undeniably hooked! Follow him around the world as he shows us the worldâs Greatest Ports, Magical Dive Sites and the most Romantic Spots. ![]() ![]() He continues to Puhket, Thailand to check on the reconstruction after the tsunami and the way this beautiful island and its traditions are coming back to life. He goes to Mexico in November to experience the unique and mind-blowing way Mexicans greet their dead each year, Mexicans believe the dead come back for a couple of days every year to socialize with the living, so welcoming them with food drinks and much music is a most important activity. Unless you become one with the music you will not survive the days dancing under the blazing sun: worth every drop of sweat. Here he plunges into a week of Carnival madness to live the ultimate cultural tradition. He returns to one of his favorite places in the world and one the last unspoiled Caribbean countries: St Vincent and the Grenadines. He gets a Ta Moko (face tattoo) and run with the Maori across the land. He travels to the South Pacific to see how strongly the Maori experience has survived assimilation and how it shapes life in New Zealand. This is where history, traditions and myths get together and this is the quintessential travel experience. The Compulsive Traveler is addicted to the encounter with different cultures and their folklore.
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When using the Image component as input, your function will receive a NumPy array with the shape (height, width, 3), where the last dimension represents the RGB values. Let’s try an image-to-image function to get a feel for these! import numpy as np Gradio supports many types of components, such as Image, DataFrame, Video, or Label. Each component in the outputs list corresponds to one of the values returned by the function, again in order. Each component in the inputs list corresponds to one of the parameters of the function, in order. You simply wrap the components in a list. ![]() Greeting = f" degrees today"Ĭelsius = (temperature - 32 ) * 5 / 9 return greeting, round (celsius, 2 ) Salutation = "Good morning" if is_morning else "Good evening" import gradio as grĭef greet (name, is_morning, temperature ) : Take a look how you pass a list of input and output components. In the example below, we define a function that takes a string, boolean, and number, and returns a string and number. Suppose you had a more complex function, with multiple inputs and outputs. Textbox (lines = 2, placeholder = "Name Here." ) , If we use the actual class for Textbox instead of using the string shortcut, you have access to much more customizability through component attributes. Let’s say you want to customize the input text field - for example, you wanted it to be larger and have a text placeholder. We saw some simple Textbox components in the previous examples, but what if you want to change how the UI components look or behave? ![]() Let’s take a closer look at these components used to provide input and output.
![]() If one drive fails, the other still has all the data. The NAS is configured as RAID 1, meaning it has two hard drives that are always mirrored. Both the local drive and NAS are backed up weekly to the cloud using Acronis True Image. I backup the LR catalog to the NAS each time I close LR (if I've made significant additions and/or edits). If not, you will end up with conflicted copies of the catalog possibly losing changes or even worse, corrupting the catalog. * You MUST make sure that Ligthroom is closed, finished with all processes, and synced to both computers before openning on the other. And BTW, I've found that OneDrive is generally very fast at syncing the catalog and not slowing down LR or other operations while doing so Dropbox was slow at syncing and was a huge resource hog during sync! It takes a little more technical configuration, but I can also access the photos on the NAS, using its built-in VPN, when away from home using either computer. I can access the same catalog from either my home computer or from my work computer *. Photos are on a network accessible storage (NAS) drive system. That way, it's stored on my local C:\ drive and synced with the cloud. Perhaps that was not the case back in 2015, IDK.įor several years now, I have kept the catalog on first Dropbox but now OneDrive. No, the lightroom catalog does not need to be on C:\ but will perform best/fastest when on a local drive, no matter what the drive letter designation. LR now has the ability to search for folders by name making this even easier - Ex: Show me all folders that have 'Yellowstone' in the name. Seems like extra effort to import them by date and then have to sort everything out by collections while also doing keywording. Did I go to London in 2014 or was it 2015? Did I go in March that year or was it April or did it span both months? When did I do that photo shoot for the recipe for the blog? Was the Smith-Jones wedding in June or July, and which year? I would have to be absolutely meticulous in keywording! Better, for me at least, to organize by subject matter. I would never keep my photo storage by date. ![]() Publish my favourite photos and albums to Flickr for sharing and viewing on mobile devices.Make regular backups (in duplicate) of my hard drive that contains the synced OneDrive folders.Set Lightroom to export/save edited photos and albums into sub-folders in OneDrive.Use Lightroom to assign keywords, make edits and organise into albums.Set Lightroom to write metadata into the actual photo files.Set Lightroom to watch and automatically add new files from the Photos file.Set Lightroom to manage sub-folders and file names (including reorganising my existing collection).Set Lightroom to import all photo files into a OneDrive synced folder on my hard drive called Photos.Set Lightroom to store the catalog (and other Lightroom files) in a OneDrive synced folder on my hard drive called Lightroom.My photo collection is in a real mess! I'm seriously considering using Lightroom to organise and I'd really appreciate some feedback on my proposed approach as set out below. ![]() The Abbe condenser should be set closest to the slide at 1000X and moved further away as the magnification level gets lower.ĭiaphragm or Iris : The diaphragm or iris is located under the stage and is an apparatus that can be adjusted to vary the intensity, and size, of the cone of light that is projected through the slide. Most microscopes that go up to 1000X come equipped with an Abbe condenser, which can be focused by moving it up and down. However, if your microscope goes to 1000X or above, focusable condenser lens with an N.A. If the maximum power of your microscope is 400X, a stage mounted 0.65 NA (or greater) condenser is ideal since it give you greater clarity without having to be focused separately. Normally, this adjustment is set at the factory, and changing the rack stop is only necessary if your slides are exceptionally thin and you are unable to focus the specimen at higher powers.Ĭondenser Lens : Condenser lenses focus the light that shines up through the slide and are useful for attaining sharp images at magnifications of 400X and above. Setting the rack stop is useful in preventing the slide from coming too far up and hitting the objective lens. Rack Stop : This feature determines how far up the stage can go. Lenses are color coded and are interchangeable between microscopes if built to DIN standards. ![]() In addition, to get the greatest clarity at high levels of magnification, you will need a microscope with an Abbe condenser. All quality microscopes have achromatic, parcentered, parfocal lenses. Spring loaded objective lenses will retract if the objective lens hits a slide, preventing damage to both the lens and the slide. The higher power objectives (starting from 40x) are spring loaded. The most common ones are 4X (shortest lens), 10X, 40X and 100X (longest lens). Objective Lenses : Usually you will find 3 or 4 objective lenses on a microscope. To change the magnification power, simply rotate the turret. Nosepiece : This circular structure is where the different objective lenses are screwed in. If your microscope has a mirror, it is used to reflect light from an external light source up through the bottom of the stage. Mirrors are sometimes used in lieu of a built-in light. Illuminator : A steady light source (110 volts in the US) that shines up through the slide. To get the total magnification level, multiply the magnification of the objective used (ex: 10X eyepiece * 40X objective = 400X total magnification). Other Important Parts and Their FunctionsĮyepieces : The eyepieces are the lenses at the top that the viewer looks through they are usually 10X or 15X. One knob moves the slide left and right, the other moves it forward and backward.Īrm : Structural element that connects the head of the microscope to the base.īase : The bottom of the microscope-what the microscope stands on. If your microscope has a mechanical stage, the slide is controlled by turning two knobs instead of having to move it manually. ![]() Stage : The flat platform that supports the slides. Also, it connects the eyepieces to the objective lenses. Tube : Where the eyepieces are dropped in. Head: The upper part of the microscope houses the eyepiece and objective lenses. CALIBRATION SLIDES & STAGE MICROMETERS | SUBCATEGORY.BOOKS & EXPERIMENTS CARDS | SUBCATEGORY.Car specific shift knobs will thread onto your factory shift lever. Q: How do you install a shift knob? A: Universal shift knobs use allen screws to attach to your factory shift lever. With hundreds of different styles, you are sure to find the right shift knob for you. Q: Why buy a shift knob? A: Aftermarket shift knobs are a great way to spruce up the interior of your vehicle. If your automatic shifter does not use a button, you may use any universal shift knob. The location of the button does not matter, as top or side-mounted buttons will work with almost any automatic transmission that requires a button. If your existing shift knob uses a button to shift gears, your best bet is to use an aftermarket shift knob that also has a button. How do I know which of these shift knobs will work? A: Whether or not a shift knob will work on your automatic vehicle will depend on how your stock shift knob operates. One caveat is for cars that are an automatic and have a button on the shift knob - for those, you have to buy a replacement shift knob that also has a button in order to maintain the functionality of the knob. ![]() Some shift knobs are car specific and will thread onto your factory shift lever. The key thing to look out for is that there is a difference between automatic and manual shift knobs. Universal shift knobs use a universal set-screw attachment and include a finishing ring. Q: Do shift knobs fit every vehicle? A: Shift knobs are universal, which means they fit most cars and trucks. ![]() For full-screen or window captures, the screenshot will be taken immediately. From left to right, they allow you to capture the entire screen, a window, or a portion of the screen. Choose one of the three buttons on the right of the panel.Press Command + Shift + 5 to bring up the Screenshot app.Familiarize yourself with the Screenshot app interface and explore its different features and settings.It will become your best friend when you need to take quick screenshots. ![]() To ensure seamless access to the tool, remember the shortcut Command + Shift + 5.To find it, go to Applications > Utilities > Grab. A small panel will appear at the bottom of your screen, which is the Screenshot app interface.įor older macOS versions, you can use the Grab tool, which offers similar functionalities.Press Command + Shift + 5 on your keyboard.To access the tool, you can simply follow these steps: So, no need to download or install anything. One of the great things about the Snipping Tool for Mac referred to as the Screenshot app, is that it comes pre-installed on all Macs running macOS Mojave and later. Since then, it has continued to receive enhancements, further solidifying its position as a leading utility for screen capturing on Mac.ĭownloading and Installing the Snipping Tool on a Mac With the launch of macOS Mojave, Apple introduced a similar tool for Mac users known as the Screenshot app (also referred to as the Snipping Tool). Introduced in Windows Vista, the Snipping Tool has evolved significantly over the years. It strikes a perfect balance between functionality and ease of use, making it a go-to choice for both novice and experienced Mac users. When compared to other similar tools, the Snipping Tool stands out for its simplicity and the granularity it offers in screen capturing. Unlike traditional screenshot methods that capture the entire screen, the Snipping Tool gives you the flexibility to select the exact area you want to capture, offering four different typesįull Screen Snip, Window Snip, Rectangular Snip, and Free-form Snip. The Snipping Tool is a screen-capturing utility that allows users to take snapshots of their screens. Its ability to take customized screen captures in various forms – from full-screen to selected window or free-form – makes it an indispensable tool in today's fast-paced digital environment. Beyond mere screen capture, the Snipping Tool allows you to extract specific parts of your screen, annotate the captured images, and share them directly from the tool itself. This powerful utility, built into the macOS, has transformed the way users capture and annotate screenshots. Enter the Snipping Tool on a Mac – a versatile and intuitive solution designed to simplify screen capture and streamline your workflow. Whether it's a stunning photo, an informative chart, or a piece of critical information, having the right tool to take a screenshot is essential. In the digital world, we often find ourselves needing to capture, share, and save what's on our screen. Pharmacological treatment relies predominately on inhaled bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory agents. Trial registrationĬhronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide. Future research on specific patient phenotype thresholds that can support treatment and funding decisions is now required from well-designed, robust, clinical trials. The decision to prescribe triple therapy should consider patient phenotype, magnitude of benefit and increased risk of adverse events. There were important differences in study designs and populations impacting the interpretation of the results and indicating there would be significant heterogeneity in cross-trial comparisons. In the largest study, there was a significantly higher incidence of pneumonia in the triple therapy arm. ![]() The absolute benefit appeared to be greater in patients with higher eosinophil counts or historical frequency of exacerbations and ex-smokers. The patient-based number needed to treat for the moderate or severe exacerbation outcome ranged between approximately 25–50 (preventing one patient from having an event) and the event-based number needed to treat of around 3–11 (preventing one event). Triple therapy resulted in the reduction of the annual rate of moderate or severe exacerbations in the range of 15–52% compared with LAMA/LABA, 15–35% compared to LABA/ICS and 20% compared to LAMA. We identified 523 records, of which 15 reports/abstracts from six RCTs were included. The primary outcome was the annual rate of moderate and severe exacerbations. We conducted a systematic search, from inception to December 2018, of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) of single-inhaler triple therapy in patients with COPD. ![]() We also evaluated and compared study designs and population characteristics to assess the strength of the evidence base. We compared the efficacy and safety of single-inhaler triple therapy to assess the magnitude of benefit and to identify patients with the best risk-benefit profile for treatment. A number of single-inhaler triple therapies are now available and important clinical questions remain over their role in the patient pathway. triple therapy, is reserved for a select group of symptomatic patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who continue to exacerbate despite treatment with dual therapy (LABA/LAMA). Guidelines recommend that treatment with a long-acting β 2 agonist (LABA), a long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA), and inhaled corticosteroids (ICS), i.e. ![]() To purchase tickets or learn more about the 2023 Concert Series, please visit www.btcboca. Cantor Azi Schwartz is the Senior Cantor of Park Avenue Synagogue in New York, and is a world-renowned vocal performer and recording artist whose music reaches Jewish and interfaith audiences internationally. Rabbi Arthur Schneier has spent decades shaping Park East Synagogue into one of the most prominent synagogues in New York, a public showcase for Modern Orthodox Judaism that has. Prices start at $25 for B’nai Torah Congregation members and $36 for non-members. View archives Close your eyes and listen. and concerts that took place in Park Avenue Synagogue’s historic sanctuary between 19. Return Again (Shlomo Carlebach) by Cantor Azi Schwartz of Park Avenue Synagogue, released 18 September 2018 Return again, return again, return to the Land of your Soul. This year’s Concert Series is presented in memory of Eleanor and Paul Weiner z”l, who were avid music lovers and beloved B’nai Torah Congregation members. This event marks the official release of Cantor Azi Schwartz and Grammy winner Israel Houghton’s cover of the Simon & Garfunkel classic Bridge Over Troubled Water. All performances take place at B’nai Torah Congregation, 6261 SW 18th Street in Boca Raton, in addition to being offered virtually. The congregation’s 2023 Concert Series, which celebrates 30 years of music, features unique, live shows scheduled for select Wednesdays, running through March 2023. His emotionally moving, spiritually uplifting and artistically dynamic Jewish liturgical movement will mesmerize the audience. How good and pleasant it is to be here together. Hinei mah tov u-mah na’im shevet ahim gam yahad. His grandfather, also a cantor, inspired Azi to pursue his passion and inclination. Hinei Mah Tov by Cantor Azi Schwartz of Park Avenue Synagogue, released 23 September 2019. ![]() Azi grew up in a traditional community in Israel. His craft of Jewish liturgical music has been described as emotionally moving, spiritually uplifting and artistically dynamic. as part of the synagogue’s “Concert Series”.Ĭantor Schwartz is the Senior Cantor of Park Avenue Synagogue in New York and is a world-renowned vocal performer and recording artist. Cantor Azi Schwartz is a world-renowned vocal performer and recording artist whose music reaches both Jewish and interfaith audiences. Jewish musical and internet sensation Cantor Azi Schwartz will perform at B’nai Torah Congregation in Boca Raton on March 15 at 7:30 p.m. Azi Schwartz joined the Park Avenue Synagogue clergy in 2009. Setting up a sip and paint party is remarkably easy. The following are other reasons to consider a sip and paint party on your next social gathering: ![]() You could also host a paint and sip party on your next baby shower, kid’s birthday party, or couples events. The parties are perfect for routine family get-togethers, team-building sessions, or fundraising events. Versatility is another notable benefit of paint and sip parties. In most cases, these sessions are either free or reasonably priced. You also get to determine the amount charged for the painting instructions. ![]() While the idea of wine may sound grand and pompous, it’s possible to plan a sip and paint party without breaking the bank. Paint and sip parties are also relatively affordable. Even if you’re not an aspiring painter, there’s a lot more art-related information to learn by simply brushing shoulders with renowned painters. You can take advantage of the affordable painting workshops to learn a thing or two about the art of painting. Although not always the case, these parties are normally graced by local professional painters who showcase their artistic flair free of charge or for a negligible fee. Sip and paint parties are a creative way to hone your painting skills as you socialize with other invitees. Those tips shall be the focus of this post. You can have all the fun even if you know nothing about painting.īut if you’re planning to host a sip and paint party, whether in your home or over a social networking platform, there are several tips to implement in making the occasion fun and memorable. And the best part is that you don’t need to be a modern-day Picasso to enjoy these parties. Paint and sip parties are an exciting way to learn the art of painting in a rather relaxed atmosphere while catching up with your friends or networking with people you don’t already know. It’s also known as social creativity or social painting. ![]() A sip and paint party refers to a social gathering where the attendants engage in creative painting lessons as they seamlessly sip their wine or other beverage drinks. Germany is well-connected to both the US and the EU, so it’s easy to establish outsourced call center services there. As the largest economy in all of Europe and the 4th largest in the entire world, it’s a hotspot for technological and economical advancements. Germany offers hiring programs, cash grants, and research partnerships and developments to new businesses. One of the biggest advantages is the incentives that Germany offers to companies looking to establish a business there. Outsourcing call center services to Germany has a ton of benefits. What are the advantages of outsourcing call center services to Germany? The average call center agent in Germany makes about €1,760 per month, which comes out to almost $2,100 USD, or roughly $25,000 annually. ![]() How much is the average call center agent’s salary in Germany? Many call centers can also be found in Frankfurt, Munich, Berlin, and Hamburg. Where are most call centers in Germany located?īremen, one of the country’s northern border cities, has the highest concentration of call centers in Germany. TDSGS streamlines this entire process from start to finish and with little to no fees involved for our advisory services. Finding the right location for your call center and then carrying it all the way to execution causes companies undue strain when forced to do it on their own. TDS Global Solutions works with you to customize an RFP specific to your business, match you to best-fit contact centers, and facilitate selection, coordination, and contract negotiations. Starting a call center in Germany (or another outsource location in our extensive network) starts with a needs analysis to develop a deep understanding of your business and scope your company’s outsourced requirements. How do I open a call center in Germany? US companies can expect to save around 50% when outsourcing to Germany. On top of that, Germany offers many incentives in the form of cash grants, hiring programs, and research developments to countries like the US that are looking to outsource work. The average hourly salary of a call center agent in Germany is around $13 USD, but this price varies depending on how many years of experience the agent has. Routine services such as passport renewals, reports of birth abroad, and notarials are not considered emergencies and are processed during regular business hours.How much does it cost to outsource a call center to Germany? ![]() If you are deaf or hard of hearing, additional accessibility options are available here. Munich consular district (encompassing Bavaria) Dial 089 2888 0 from within Germany or 011 49 89 2888 0 for calls originating from the United States.Frankfurt consular district (encompassing Baden-Württemberg, Hesse, North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate, Saarland) Dial 069 7535 0 from within Germany or 010 for calls originating from the United States.Berlin consular district (encompassing Berlin, Brandenburg, Bremen, Hamburg, Lower Saxony, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, Schleswig-Holstein, Thuringia) Dial 030 8305 0 from within Germany or 010 for calls originating from the United States.Someone will respond to your call 24 hours a day. ![]() citizen in Germany, please call the embassy or consulate nearest you. In the case of an emergency involving a U.S. Also see our Mental Health Providers and Suicide Prevention Resources page. For life or death emergencies, dial 112 for immediate medical assistance. OCCT can not only stress test your CPU, GPU, RAM, VRAM, and power supply, but it also provides a benchmarking utility as well. If you’re looking for a powerful all-in-one stree testing application for your PC, then perhaps no option is better than OCCT. If you’re looking to stress test your CPU, whether to check how stable your processor is running after overclocking it or to check and see if there is a cooling issue on your CPU, the tools listed below will help you get the information you need. With HWiNFO64 you can track temperatures and other information on your CPU, GPU, RAM, and motherboard, as well as track fan speeds, component loads, and plenty more. HWiNFO64 is one of the more advanced hardware monitoring tools out there as it allows you to monitor multiple core components in your system. Like Core Temp and GPU-Z, MSI Afterburner it is free to use. However, it dubs itself as being a graphics card ‘utility tool’ because of all of the other features it comes with.Īlso Read: The Best PC Fan Controller SoftwareĪlong with being able to provide you with much of the same information that GPU-Z offers you, MSI Afterburner will also let you overclock your GPU, set custom fan profiles, run in-game benchmarks, and even record gameplay video or take in-game screenshots. MSI Afterburner is another graphics card hardware monitoring tool. With GPU-Z you can monitor the temperatures and load on your GPU, as well as your GPU’s clock speed, onboard memory clock speed, fan speed, and the amount of memory being used among other things. GPU-Z is similar to Core Temp, except that instead of monitoring your CPU, GPU-Z will, obviously, monitor your GPU. And, there are a few different handy plugins available for Core Temp that expand its capabilities, including an add-on that allows you to sync your RGB lights to the temperature of your processor or to its load, and a remote server plugin (for remote access), ![]() However, for AMD temperatures it just shows a single temperature for the entire CPU.Ĭore Temp also provides you with some basic info on your processor and tells you the voltage and frequency your CPU is running at as well. If you have an Intel processor, Core Temp will also provide readings for the temperature and load on each individual core on your CPU. Core TempĬore Temp is a nice lightweight CPU monitoring tool that will provide you with real-time CPU temperature readings and load percentages on your processor. ![]() The following tools can be used in unison with the benchmarks listed below in order to give you more information while you benchmark your computer. While running stress tests on your system, it’s a good idea to monitor your system’s temperature and load levels. ![]() Which Stress Test Tool Should You Use? Hardware Monitoring Tools to Use While Running Stress Tests |
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