Also, genuine Amati violins are very rare and almost exclusively live in museums or are loaned to players from private (*sigh*) collections.Īntiquing/Antiqued - Unlike a solid, single colour of varnish, an antiqued instrument's varnish has multiple shades and wear in various places to make it appear like a vintage instrument. A contemporary violin made in the Amati pattern is usually one inspired by Nicolò.Ĭaution: Some businesses and shops, one questionable shop in particular, use the Amati name but are not to be confused with the Amati family from hundreds of years ago. Nicolò Amati (Decem– April 12, 1684) was Girolamo Amati's son and became the most famous and respected in the family, having trained Antonio Stradivari and Andrea Guarneri himself. Andrea Amati ( c. 1505 – December 20, 1577) is the father of the violin family and designed and constructed the first instruments of this class (violin, viola and cello), creating a standard for others to emulate. ![]() Their importance is considered equal to those of the Stradivari and Guarneri families. It gives a whole new meaning to getting a little action.Īmati - The surname of of a family of Italian luthiers from Cremona from the mid 1500s to the mid 1700s. Read my article about the differences here AĪction - The correct spacing caused by the slightly raised height of the nut and bridge over the fingerboard is called "action." Too low action and the string will buzz too high and the pitch will be inaccurate as your fingers press harder and bend the string. Helpful Hint: Use the navigation menu on the left side of catalog pages to narrow down Fiddleheads' instruments by one-piece or two-piece backs. Players are lead by unscrupulous sellers to think a one-piece is better because they cost more, but it simply means a bigger piece of wood was used.įun Fact: It's important to mention also that the front of the violin is 99.9% of the time made with two pieces of spruce, usually identical and from the same cut, and thus the seam is harder to see owing to the vertical grain. A one-piece back is special as it came from one, large solid plate of maple and is more decadent and, thus, more expensive. ![]() Simply-put, a two-piece back the makers "bookmatch," fancy talk for glue two halves of wood together following the grain, to make one solid back piece or plate. Skip to # - A - B - C - D - E - F - G - H - I - J - K - L - M - N - O - P - Q - R - S - T - U - V - W - X - Y - Zġ-piece or 2-piece back - I wrote a detailed article here, with photos, explaining the differences. Note: For the sake of brevity, I use the word violin in place of violin, viola, cello and bass. Over years of teaching violin and running a successful violin shop result in expansive knowledge I'm happy to share! ![]() Give it a shot! Your case has room for a second bow, after all. Our Venezia bow allows beginners and players on a tight budget to experiment with Baroque bowing and phrasing. Level I: Simpatica "Venezia" 4/4 Baroque Bow Simpatica Baroque Bows: Level 3 - Cremona (Advanced).Simpatica Baroque Bows: Level 2 - Roma (Intermediate).Simpatica Baroque Bows: Level 1 - Venezia (Novice).Audience enjoys a visual impression of a historically-credible performancesįiddleheads carries these bows in three levels, with varying grades of materials and craftsmanship for players of all skill levels and budgets.Dynamics “decay" is easier to achieve with the different design and feel in the hand.Proper Baroque articulation and phrasing is more natural and intuitive.Key Benefits to Playing Baroque Music with a Baroque Bow Working with her makers since 2016 she developed a line of quality, affordable and historically-accurate Baroque bows. In her role as Concertmaster in a Baroque orchestra (complete with period costumes) Fiddleheads' owner, Rhiannon, has greatly enjoyed exploring old music.
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This book is the equivalent of an 80's teen movie, but with black people. Even in our fiction we have to be perfect. This gives people the freedom to try and not be afraid to fail, because everything has an audience.īlack America and, by extension, the rest of non-white non-cis America, does not seem to be given that freedom. There are amazing books and movies with complex plots that make you think and feel ALL of the things, and there are fluff pieces that make you groan with how bad they are, and there is everything in between and to each side. My thought is that these are both good things. The level of media coverage and insta-celebrity is mind boggling fake. Yes, there are some completely UNbelievable things in this book.The good girl / bad boy trope, she makes him want to be better, yada yada. Yes, there are a whole lot of cliches in this book.I would like to address some of the negative comments I read. Recently, Alexander led a delegation of 20 writers and activists to Ghana, where they delivered books, built a library, and provided literacy professional development to 300 teachers, as a part of LEAP for Ghana, an International literacy program he co-founded.Īll the good stuff about this book has already been said. A regular speaker at colleges and conferences in the U.S., he also travels the world planting seeds of literary love (Singapore, Brazil, Italy, France, Shanghai, etc.). Kwame believes that poetry can change the world, and he uses it to inspire and empower young people through his PAGE TO STAGE Writing and Publishing Program released by Scholastic. His other works include Surf's Up, a picture book Booked, a middle grade novel and He Said She Said, a YA novel. Kwame Alexander is a poet, educator, and New York Times Bestselling author of 21 books, including The Crossover, which received the 2015 John Newbery Medal for the Most Distinguished Contribution to American literature for Children, the Coretta Scott King Author Award Honor, The NCTE Charlotte Huck Honor, the Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry Award, and the Passaic Poetry Prize. The stakes are high, the romance is hot, and when these worlds collide, watch out! He Said, She Said is a fun and fresh novel from Kwame Alexander that throws these two high school seniors together when they unexpectedly end up leading the biggest social protest this side of the Mississippi-with a lot of help from Facebook and Twitter. She does not have a minute to waste on Mr. ![]() Here's what Claudia Clarke cares Harvard, the poor, the disenfranchised, the hungry, the staggering teen pregnancy rate, investigative journalism. ![]() He Omar "T-Diddy" Smalls has got it made-a full football ride to UMiami, hero-worship status at school, and pick of any girl at West Charleston High. Sparks will fly in this hip-hop-hot teen novel that mixes social protest and star-crossed romance, from Newbery Medal and Coretta Scott King Honor–winning author Kwame Alexander! He Said, She Said is perfect for fans of Walter Dean Myers and Rachel Vail alike.
![]() ![]() ![]() This is a horrific hate crime and if the races were reversed it would be the only thing we talk about for days.” In the tweet with the video of the incident to which Trump responded, Walsh said: “This guy brutally assaulted a Macy’s employee because of his race and then slandered him by claiming he said the n-word, which was a lie. Where are the protesters? Was this man arrested?” the president said in a clear dig at the pro-black protests. On Tuesday, June 22, Trump responded to a tweet posted by Matt Walsh, a religious right, who has been vocal over the issue. And now, none other than President Donald Trump ended up mocking the protesters after such an incident from Flint, Michigan, has come to the fore. In the middle of relentless protests over the brutal killings of black Americans like Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, George Floyd and Rayshard Brooks, incidents of colored people attacking their white counterparts have also made the headlines. Those who set out to silence those voices do not understand the meaning of America - or how it becomes a better place.It’s a season of racial clashes in the US. "The only way to see ourselves in a true light is to listen to the voices of so many who are hurting and grieving. This tragedy - in a long series of similar tragedies - raises a long overdue question: How do we end systemic racism in our society?" the statement said. "It is a strength when protesters, protected by responsible law enforcement, march for a better future. "They are terrorists using idle hate filled students to burn and destroy."īush praised the protesters in his statement, arguing it was "time for us to listen" - not "the time for us to lecture." "The phony protesters near Lafayette were not peaceful and are not real," the letter said. ![]() Trump, meanwhile, has sought to smear peaceful protesters who demonstrated outside of the White House, posting a letter from former attorney John Dowd which called protesters "terrorists." Bush issued a statement last week saying he was "anguished by the brutal suffocation of George Floyd and disturbed by the injustice and fear that suffocate our country." Bush will not support Trump's re-election either. John McCain, R-Ariz., is "almost certain to support Biden," the outlet reported. Former President George W. But Romney is not ready to back Biden, reportedly mulling whether to write-in his wife Ann, as he did last time, or to vote for someone else.Ĭindy McCain, the widow of 2008 Republican presidential nominee Sen. Romney, who refused to vote for Trump in 2016, will not support his re-election this year, according to The New York Times. They're going to put you all back in chains," Biden infamously told a predominantly black audience during the campaign. "He's going to let the big banks once again write their own rules - unchain Wall Street. Romney was maligned on race by former Vice President Joe Biden, now the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, during the 2012 presidential campaign. "The death of George Floyd must not be in vain: Our shock and outrage must grow into collective determination to extinguish forever such racist abuse." "No Americans should fear enmity and harm from those sworn to protect us," he tweeted last month. It’s like choosing the head, legs, arm, body and someone else builds a humanoid robot. This is … let’s say … a primitive form of programming something. Just drag-and-drop some virtual blocks till the robot do what you want to do. Like the Finch, it is easily connected to Scratch via BirdBrain Robot Server.You can program the WeDo 2.0 kit from a drag-and-drop interface. Hummingbird is a robot created for education in 2010 by BirdBrain Technologies. It can be easily connected to Scratch via a helper application, the "BirdBrain Robot Server". Finchįinch is a small simple robot for computer science education designed by Carnegie Mellon's CREATE lab. This project was being made by Chalkmarrow, but never seems to have been completed. With the Catenary extension, an Arduino board can be controlled through Scratch. With the JoyTail extension, Scratch can use remote sensor connections to connect to a joystick. The Lego Wedo version 1.0 was succeeded by Lego Wedo 2.0 in 2016 and is no longer supported by Scratch. Lego WeDo 1.0 Main article: LEGO Education WeDo Robotics Kit The PicoBoard is not supported by Scratch 3.0. It was used with the () Sensor Value and Sensor ()? blocks. It could sense light and sound, along with having a button and slider, and alligator clips. It is only useful from a historical perspective.īelow is a list of hardware that used to be able to connect to Scratch but is no longer able to.Ī PicoBoard is a piece of electronic equipment that allowed Scratch projects to interact with the outside world. This article or section documents something not included in the current version of Scratch ( 3.0). Hardware that can no longer connect to Scratch It allows one to measure if electricity is applied to a pin and also apply electricity to pins. The GPIO is another extension of the Raspberry Pi that can be used with Scratch. GPIO (General Purpose Input/Output) Main article: Raspberry Pi GPIO Extension Text, costumes, and manually set pixels can be shown on its display. It is able to measure temperature, air pressure, pitch, roll, and yaw. The Sense HAT is an extension of the Raspberry Pi that can be used with Scratch. Sense HAT Main article: Raspberry Pi Sense HAT Extension The version of Scratch for the Raspberry Pi has some exclusive features that allow its hardware to be used. Scratch can use hardware connection features of the Raspberry Pi computer. It has motors, and light and tilt sensors. The Lego Boost is another piece of hardware that can be used with Scratch. Lego Boost Main article: LEGO BOOST Extension It supports the Touch, Gyro, Color, Ultrasonic, and Infrared sensors, as well as motors. The EV3 Extension allows users to interact with the LEGO Mindstorms EV3 Robot. ![]() If there is conductivity, then the key is pressed. ![]() The Makey Makey allows one to turn objects that conduct electricity into keys, even if they barely conduct electricity, like fruit. It has its own block language similar to Scratch but is also compatible with Scratch. It was created in 2015 after being designed by the BBC. Micro:bit is a small computer which is able to be programmed. The Scratch modification Enchanting can be used to program LEGO NXT robots. The main component in the kit is a brick-shaped computer called the NXT Intelligent Brick. LEGO Mindstorms NXT is a programmable robotics kit released by LEGO in late July 2006, as a successor to the now obsolete RCX kit. In Scratch, the Motor Blocks can control the robot's motor, turning it on or off, changing the power or direction. It allows users to design their own robots, and then program the robots using drag-and-drop software like Scratch. The LEGO Education WeDo Robotics Kit is a simple robotics tool designed for ages 7–11. LEGO WeDo 2.0 Main article: LEGO Education WeDo Robotics Kit The video feed can be shown on the stage (with transparency), and the motion of the video can be obtained as well. In Scratch 2.0, a new feature was added that allows Scratchers to use Microsoft Kinect-like features in Scratch. An image of recording sound using microphone Webcam Main article: Video Sensing ![]() Regardless of the spraying method, to get the best results, keep the sprayer at a set distance from the truck (usually around 8"), avoid drips, and apply nice and evenly. Rotisserie restorations and thousand-hour paint jobs. The rust-spotted chrome on Grandpas old Tri-Five Chevy: patina. You defiantly have to be using a thin auto paint for this to work. That stain on the headliner of the family heirloom spear-side F-100: patina. So, if you can, I'd recommend using something like the preval brand spray gun, but if you can't, I found a regular hand powered spray bottle worked nicely. So while the four dollar system is very cheap, by the time I pay shipping and handling, and wait around for it to be delivered. Except, as it turns out, the ones near me. Its a great system that aerosolizes anything, is easy to clean and available at nearly any stores. ![]() My initial plan was to use these little cheap-o sprayers from the hardware store. To make this color, I used silver (5 parts), blue (1 part) and yellow (1 part). Here, were going to apply our top color layer- for this truck, I went with a teal-green color. If you're starting to panic because it's looking like you ruined your truck, rest easy - it's going to start looking better after this step. But again, we're after a pretty thick layer and want that texture. To actually apply the red-oxide layer, brace yourself once again, you're going to need a roller. I give my truck a rinse with solvent before each paint coat. For this exercise, we wanted to try something a little different. It's not essential for this layer, as we are going to be putting more paint on top, but keep it in mind for the final coats.īecause I live on a gravel road, the dust levels are pretty intense. 18 Photos Being Car Craft magazine, we wanted to create a license plate featuring our classic 1970s logo using patina techniques. I mix up a quart of color at a time and keep it in a sealed container until I'm ready to use it. Even if you use a paint measuring cup (which you should be using), there will be a bit of variation between batches. It's not essential, especially at this layer, but its a good idea to mix enough to cover the entire car before your start painting. To make this color, I used a combination of hugger orange and black (4 parts orange to 1 part black). Most of the older cars used a red-oxide primer, which is what we're going to duplicate here. ![]() The next step is to put a layer of red-oxide colored paint over the base coat. ![]() You shall also not (and shall not let others) reproduce, modify, reformat, disassemble, decompile or otherwise reverse engineer or create derivative works from the Content, in whole or in part. You shall not distribute, assign, license, sell, rent, broadcast, transmit, publish or transfer the Content to any other party. ![]() Canon shall not be held liable for any damages whatsoever in connection with the Content, (including, without limitation, indirect, consequential, exemplary or incidental damages). You may download and use the Content solely for your personal, non-commercial use and at your own risks. 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The has been added to enable download and install the Easy-PhotoPrint EX. Windows 10 has been added as a supported OS. For details, refer to the OS information given in the contents. The title of in category set in some languages was changed. In fact, in 2019 a gastronomical website named them the best dish in the world, beating pizza, lasagna and sushi. Tacos al Pastor are beloved in Mexico, and they’re becoming popular in other countries as well. However, this mystery doesn’t seem to bother the millions of people who enjoy Carne al Pastor every day. This pairing is puzzling to historians, as pineapple is not part of Lebanese cuisine. ![]() The contrast between the spicy meat and the sweet, juicy pineapple is irresistible for many, although not for everyone. Probably Mexico’s most daring innovation to Shawarma was the addition of pinapple. Finally, tortillas were used instead of bread and a new Mexican dish was born. The vinegar that Lebanese used to marinate the meat was substituted with chili and achiote. While Shawarma was typically made with lamb meat, Carne al Pastor is pork meat. Just as Shawarma, Carne al Pastor is cooked on a revolving spit, and both require marinating the meat. The similarities between both dishes are too striking to be ignored. Unlike other immigrants to Mexico, the Lebanese formed a closed community, which allowed them to preserve their customs, and that included cuisine.Ĭarne al Pastor is considered a relative of Shawarma, a middle eastern dish that consists of roasted meat cooked on a revolving spit. From the mid-19 th century to the early 20 th century, many Lebanese families immigrated to Mexico. ![]() You could tell Mexico’s history through its most popular dishes, and Carne al Pastor would make for a very interesting chapter. This is only speculation, but the story makes some sense, since Puebla was home to many Lebanese families, who, as we’re about to learn, are considered the creators of carne al pastor. Some say that the term was coined in Puebla, a city in central Mexico, where Lebanese immigrants where associated with shepherding. Everything about it, from its name to its history, is fascinating, so read on and learn more about this multicultural leading actor of Mexican cuisine.įirst things first: Carne al Pastor means “meat shepherd style.” It’s unclear what shepherds have to do with these delicious tacos. ![]() In case you are among the uninitiated, here’s an interesting fact: Carne al Pastor is one of the most popular taco fillings in Mexico, if not the most popular. That’s not to say Shark won’t deliver on your expectations though. This is where the two brands stand apart - while Dyson wants to go the extra mile to offer newfound technology, Shark is focused solely on performance. In fact, even the most premium models feature the basics of what you would expect from a vacuum cleaner. These models won’t offer the same impressive features as you will find on a Dyson. Shark, on the other hand, generally has a wider range of models on offer and tends to release new ones more regularly. Dyson is predominantly investing its time in developing cordless vacuum technology at this time, so this is where you will see the biggest changes.Įver wondered what Dyson vacuum cleaner do you own? Here’s why it’s good to know. Dyson currently has one canister model on sale, the Big Ball Multi Floor Vacuum. The latest models generally have the best power and performance, but they will cost more than the predecessors. ![]() This pattern can also be found across Dyson’s upright offerings. You can then work your way back through the models, from v11 to v10 to v8 with each decrease, you will find a slightly cheaper price tag, but less impressive features and slightly less power. Other popular models in the range include the Outsize, which features a larger canister and floor head to handle larger jobs - plus this one comes with an extra battery to extend the battery life. ![]() The design is certainly impressive, even without factoring in the performance. Plus, it can record and display data on what it collects via the LCD screen. The v15 Detect uses an actual laser to reveal hidden dust and debris on hardwood floors while you vacuum. Dyson’s latest cordless vacuum cleaners have some features that really will make your jaw-drop. Several animated TV series including "Extreme Ghostbusters and Steven Kristy also performed voice characters in "Like Mom, Like Me", "Summer of My German Soldier", "Love, Mary", "My Her television movie credits include "Women of Valor", Junction" with Louise Fletcher, "The Pirate Movie" with ChristopherĪtkins, "Just the Way You Are", "The Forgotten One", and "You Can't Mark Hamill in "The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia", "Two Moon Reynolds comedy "The End" and went on to star with Dennis Quaid and McNichol began her feature film career in the Burt Her first role as a series regularĬame with the role of Patricia Apple in the CBS television seriesĪpple's Way (1974). TV series as Starsky and Hutch, The Bionic Woman, Love American StyleĪnd The Love Boat, the list goes on. McNichol began her career with guest appearances on such popular Won 2 Emmy awards and was nominated for a Golden Globe. The fact is that Krita is very easy to be liked as it is clearly up there with the best digital illustrator apps and, because it is also completely free, we absolutely recommend that you give it a try.Actor Kristy McNichol is best known for her roleĪs "Buddy" in the Spelling/Goldberg hit TV series Family (1976), where she To conclude, Krita is a complete and powerful digital painting application that focuses mainly on digital painting, but is also well suited for managing vector images and retouching photos. Give Krita a try and support its development with a donation Besides filters, the application also bundles an interesting set of customizable special effects.īecause one of the most powerful tools for digital editing are represented by layers, Krita comes with advanced layer options such as settings for visibility, edit lock, transparency lock, and alpha locking. Krita’s filters can be applied directly on your painting, or as a filter mask and layer. You can also add more than one axes and modify the origin centre, angle and other parameters. In addition, the symmetry tools provide you drawing aids like perspective grids and shapes that have magnetic settings. You can easily select all kinds of shapes and add, remove, or intersect them by selection. What’s more, Krita’s advanced selection and masking tools, give you the edge you need in order to select and edit difficult parts of your canvases. Unleash your inner artist with the help of Krita’s impressive collection of tools ![]() As expected from such a comprehensive app, you can also create and save your own brushes or presets. ![]() Moreover, the application bundles the following brush engines: pixel, smudge and color smudge, duplicate, grid, particle, sketch, chalk, hatching, particle, and spray. While the Wrap-Around Mode makes it easy for you to quickly apply textures and patterns, the large collection of brushes enables you to choose the perfect blending modes and brushes to suit your style and needs. Take advantage of the large collection of dockers, brushes, and canvasesĪiming to be the only digital editor you will ever need, Krita comes with a Wrap-Around Mode, multiple brush engines and blending modes, advanced selection and masking tools, symmetry tools and drawing aids, filters, effects, color management, and last but not least, layer control options. While fairly easy to work with, getting to grips with this powerful application will require a little bit of accommodation time, and probably some trial and error as well. Designed with digital artists in mind, Krita is a full featured and very powerful digital painting and illustration editor.ĭespite its wide collection of features, Krita comes with a fairly well organized user-interface. |
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