![]() ![]() Part two of this kick: I’m re-reading Octavian so that I can start-one day before the year 2020-my ARC of Octavian II. What fun mail that was! Thanks again, Adrienne! Anderson speak, and she sent me, knowing full well my great devotion to his books, an autographed copy of Feed. The ever-thoughtful Adrienne got to hear M.T. Seriously, yeah, I can handle the latter or at least do my best, but the rest? “Ask your father.” See, I’ve said before: He’s the better half.Ģ). “Ask your father.” The questions don’t stop: Meteors, the earth’s upper atmosphere, religion ( ah HOLY crap). And then she asks about electricity, and all I could think was ah crap. When my oldest asked me why blood is red, all I could think was hemoglobin? But I said, “ask your father.” He explained it perfectly to a four-year-old - in detail but in a way that made sense. ![]() Part two of this kick: I’m really glad I married someone who, once upon a time, was a scientist. Sometimes I just stare in utter amazement. I really don’t want to be one of those parents who goes on entirely too much about her children…but, people: My daughters keep growing up and growing up (in more ways than just shooting up - lordamercy, my four-year-old looks like she’s six), and I just can’t stop delighting in them. I love the cooler temps, too.Ħ* Today is my husband’s birthday, and to celebrate I took him out for sushi last night.ħ* And then I took him (along with our friends the Poets Upstairs) to an Andrew Bird concert.ġ). So I got it, and it’s awesome.Ĥ* That reading by Charles Simic I already told you about.ĥ* It was kind of a rainy, dreary week, but this weekend is gorgeous and the leaves are starting to sport their fall colors. Lo and behold, TV on the Radio has a brand-new album out: Dear Science. I really, truly almost cried over that.ģ* To celebrate my first new-job paycheck, I went into an awesome little indie music shop, thinking I’d treat myself to a new CD. It’s handwritten in pencil, and the first couple of pages have sketches of Charlotte and the farm. Also, I finally saw the manuscript of Charlotte’s Web. What do you all think? I’m having trouble even picking a favorite of the three.Ģ* I know, I’m starting to get tedious about how awesome my job is, but this week I got to hold a handwritten inventory of his estate written by the Marquis de Lafayette. And don’t forget to check out this page of her site for more art work. ![]() Here are two more of her illustrations below. I ate tons of wonderful sushi, saw the biggest dog I’ve ever seen (maybe it was a bear? A bear with a leash?), and enjoyed Disney Sea, the best amusement park I’ve ever been to! ![]() All those things came together when I went to Japan last year. On a more personal note, I love dogs, Disney World, and sushi. I love working with the next generation of artists and it gets me out of the house, too! I do freelance Illustration for various clients (mostly magazines), but I’m very lucky to show my work in galleries and teach Illustration at RISD Pre-College and Montserrat College of Art. I paint with an acrylic/gouache hybrid and am getting ready for my big Fall promotion campaign. I stumbled into Illustration, because I liked the endless possibilities and freedom it gave me in the business and art world. Actually, I thought I was going to study apparel design, but I quickly learned the summer before college that I didn’t really have a knack for it. I currently live in Providence, Rhode Island, after graduating from The Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) in Illustration. Here are a few words from Lauren, and how about that mysterious mermaid above? Today we welcome Lauren Minco, an illustrator who balances teaching, freelance illustration, and showing her work in galleries. It’s the first Sunday of the month, so it’s time to feature a new or student illustrator. Jules: Welcome to our weekly meeting ground for taking some time to reflect on Seven(ish) Exceptionally Fabulous, Beautiful, Interesting, Hilarious, or Otherwise Positive Noteworthy Things from the past week-whether book-related or not-that happened to you. ![]()
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![]() I tried taking some pictures, but they didn’t come out so great… so here are a couple of images I found online… Note: My intergrated amp is the SORO SE Signature, but it looks identical. In fact, Audio Note is hardly if ever mentioned here. ![]() There are a few reviews - very glowing reviews, but I did not find much on-line about Audio Note. Interestingly, enough, as I learned over the summer, Audio Note is rather a unique brand. It has a volume control (and no remote), an input selection switch (4 items, CD, CD2, Aux and Tuner) a Source/Tape switch and Balance control. Come visit US Audio Mart and post your hifi classifieds. Get great deals on Other Audio Equipment Chat to Buy. Audio Note Soro SE Integrated Amplifiers user reviews : 4.4 out of 5 - 5 reviews - Audio Note Soro SE Integrated Amplifiers Audio Note Soro SE Integrated Amplifiers DESCRIPTION Pure Class A operation 5 Inputs 4 and 8 Ohm Outputs Showing 1-5 of 5 Clement AudioPhile I bought mine second hand. Attention American Visitors Weve just launched a dedicated AudioMart in United States, US Audio Mart. I’m anxiously awaiting the arrival of the new Bryston CDP3, which is due out any day now. Working used Audio Note Soro SE Class A Line Integrated with Tung Sol 6l6GC STR power tubes for sale. So far my only source is my SONOS, running through my W4S Remedy and a new Bryston BDA3. While it still needs a couple of hundred hours of burn-in time, I must admit I’ve never heard anything like it. I ordered the Audio Note SORO SE Signature Integrated amplifier, and I just took possession of it this past weekend. I never thought I would be so captivated by a Class A Single ended Tube Amplifier. The pairing of the Audio Note gear and the Triangle Antal speakers was nothing short of simply amazing. Unlike most other tube amplifiers on the market at the moment, the Soro does not display it's tubes for all to see - everything is concealed within the amplifier's case. It is a superbly built amplfier that looks classy, yet understated. I was so surprised by what I was hearing. Believe it or not it is actually warmer sounding compared to the OTO. I purchased my Audio Note Soro SE brand new during December 2007. Not only did I sell all my McIntosh Electronics, I also sold my Bryston Model T’s. Audio Note Magyarorsz g - DUAL-MONO V GER S T K - KEGON Audio Note Magyarorsz. Universalis kapu távirányító in spanish Sandoz hungária kft állás allas yummy food Audio note soro. To make a long story short, I didn’t replace the Peachtree, instead I made a wholesale change to my main system. Audio Note Soro SE csöves ersít - avx.hu 6 érzék whirlpool Gazdálkodási és menedzsment szak BME-n mennyire jó, illetve milyenek a. I sold it to upgrade to an Audio Note Conqueror mistake.very noisy amplifier when used with high efficiency speakers. Audio Note UK M6 Phono Balanced CD Input Tube Level 4 Preamplifier Preamp Silver front plate. Part of my reasoning was that eventually, my wife and I would have to downsize and I wanted something really nice to have as I finally bid adieu to my McIntosh gear. Audio Note SORO Integrated Phono Amplifier. (All prices in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted.Earlier in June, when my wife and I returned from holidays, I had planned to stop at an audio store in Ottawa, to listen to a couple of integrated tube amps to replace my Peachtree Decco. All material copyright Audio Note (UK) Ltd. Connected to an AN-S2L MC step up transformer ($2350) and the phono stage of a tubed, 20Wpc Soro integrated amplifier ($9000), and playing albums on the system by Roger Waters, Dominic Miller, and Elisapie Isaac, this all-Audio Note system made sound that was warm, radiant, with good impact and saturated tones. The second thing I noticed? The TT-Three Turntable with its PSU3 power supply ($28,500), Three/II tonearm + AN-VX Cable 3 to connect into the phono plugs ($3750), IO I MC cartridge ($8000). The Audio Note AN-E LX is a very well known speaker that is enjoyable with a large range of music. It has been specifically engineered for sonic performance rather than technical specification, and fulfils all Audio Note (UK) Level 1 criteria. The SORO is available in a Push-Pull or Single Ended valve design. This can also, theoretically, avoid misfires when trying to match different components, especially those made by people who don't share the same design philosophies, or just don't listen to music the same way.Īfter saying "Bonjour" to Vincent Bélanger, cellist extraordinaire (above), the first thing I noticed about the all-Audio Note UK system in the Audio Note UK room were the speakers, the Blue-coned AN-J JD Hemp loudspeakers ($9000/pair) positioned in their trademark Audio Note, inward way. The Audio Note (UK) SORO Integrated Amplifier is a Pure Class A, producing an outstanding level of performance. Audio Note UK is one of those companies that makes entire systems, including cables, so that you don't need to look elsewhere for compatible productssame-brand audiophile systems have the theoretical advantage of using components that were made to work well together. ![]() ![]() ![]() "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Summary". Next Section Character List Previous Section About The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Buy Study Guide How To Cite in MLA Format Burton, John. He passes out and Book 4 comes to an end. The orcs carry Frodo's body down a tunnel leading to the rear gate of the tower and Sam is unable to keep up with them. He learns that Frodo is not dead but drugged. Sam concludes that he must continue the quest alone and abandon his master, but as he is about to cross into Mordor, Sam overhears the orcs. Frodo is stung by Shelob and he appears dead. Gollum's plan is frustrated by Sam's bravery: he chases Gollum away and wounds Shelob, as well. Here, Gollum betrays the hobbits, intending to lead them to a monster called Shelob, who would devour them. Gollum guides the hobbits to a secret path that strays away from the city and they reach Cirith Ungol. The travelers reach the Cross-roads and take the road that leads to Minas Morgul in the darkness, they can see the mobilization of Sauron's first army, led by the black King of the Ringwraiths. Faramir warned Frodo and Sam that this pass was a place of mortal peril, of which Gollum had told them less than he knew. Frodo, Sam and Gollum make their way to Cirith Ungol, the Spider's Pass. Faramir helps the hobbits by replenishing their dwindling supplies. Faramir learns about the Ring but he overcomes the temptation that overcame his brother, Boromir. As they continued on the journey, the travelers encountered Faramir, the brother of Boromir, who was leading a scouting-force of the Men of Gondor. They are unable to pass through the gate and so Frodo accepts Gollum's advice to seek a "secret entrance" which is at the western walls of Mordor in the Mountains of Shadow. Gollum leads Frodo and Sam through the Dead Marshes until they reach the Morannon, the Black Gate of the Land of Mordor in the North. Here in Emyn Muil, Frodo tames Gollum and Gollum serves Frodo (at least temporarily) as a servant serves his master. Gollum (who is also called Sméagol) as been spying on the hobbits and following their trail. Gandalf forgives Pippin and he gives the palantír to Aragorn, riding away (with Pippin) towards Minas Tirith.īook Four (the second half of The Two Towers) focuses on Frodo and Samwise, who arelost and wandering through the somber war-torn region of hilly Emyn Muil. When he looks into it, he is revealed to Sauron. Peregrin picks it up and gives it to Gandalf, but later in the night he falls to the lure of the palantír and steals it. Wormtongue throws a stone out of the window but he fails to it Gandalf the stone turns out to be a palantír, one of the Seeing Stones of Númenor. Saruman will not repent before Gandalf and so Gandalf breaks his staff and removes him from the council of wizards. Saruman and Wormtongue are trapped in the tower of Orthanc. The combined forces continue on towards Isengard, a fortress that has been destroyed by the Tree-folk. With Gandalf, they advance to the halls of King Théoden and Gandalf heals the king and rescues him from the spells of Wormtongue, an evil counselor who is in secret league with the enemy. Meanwhile, Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli cross paths with Éomer and they meet Gandalf again, who is returned from death as the White Rider, veiled in grey. Treebeard rouses the Tree-folk against Isengard and the forces of evil. The hobbits escape and meet Treebeard, the Ent, secret master of Fangorn. The Riders of Rohan appear, led by Éomer the Marshal, and they destroy the orcs. Merry and Pippin are kidnapped by orc-soldiers and they are taken towards Isengard, while Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli are in pursuit. ![]() ![]() The story begins with the repentance and death of Boromir, who has tried (unsuccessfully) to wrest the ring away from Frodo. The Two Towers is composed of Books 3 and 4, recounting the deeds of the company after the breaking of the Fellowship of the Ring. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() We also have adjustable cables attached to a weight stack. They make an ideal attachment point for bands and tubes. We actually have handicap bars all around our facility secured into the wall. If using a band or tubing, be sure to securely wrap it around a post, squat rack or other stable anchor point. Set the cable or band up at chest to face height. These are easy to use, great to travel with, inexpensive and can be used in a variety of ways. The second option is a resistance band or rubber tubing. Set the adjustable pulley at upper chest height to get the best angle for performing the movement. The first is your basic pulley system that you’ll find in most gyms. There are a couple different equipment options when doing Face Pulls. However, by adding face pulls into your exercise program you can save your shoulders and get them to function the way they’re meant to. Many people brush this type of pain off as old age or too much time spent in the weight room. And may develop some type of pain through the shoulders (pinching feeling when reaching overhead, an achy feeling after doing a set of push-ups, range of motion problems when reaching your arm behind you). Over time, your shoulders can roll forward and you’ll inevitably lose mobility. The muscles that pull the shoulders back (scapular retractors) and the muscles that help us sit up straight (thoracic extensors) get tired, lazy and weak from inactivity and putting our bodies into some awful positions. Most people that sit all day who are constantly looking down at their phone, in front of a computer, or watch a lot of TV have a tendency to have slouchy shoulders and poor posture. Just take some time and look at the profile of people around you. The main reason I’m a big fan of the face pull and why I incorporate it into all of my client programs is because it is the perfect remedy for poor shoulder positioning. Especially for those that do a lot of pressing-type exercises like push-ups, bench press and overhead press. Keeping these muscles strong and conditioned is extremely important. The fact is it’s a versatile exercise that can be programmed as part of your dynamic warm-up or as part of your upper body strength routine.įace Pulls primarily work the rear deltoids (shoulders), rhomboids and the external rotators (infraspinatus and teres minor). Many might be fooled into thinking the Face Pull is just another easy corrective exercise. ![]() ![]() ![]() If you have any questions about the course content or anything related to this topic, you can always post a question in the course or send me a direct message. I’ll be here for you every step of the way. My Promise to You, I am a bestseller t-shirt designer and online instructor. Press Esc to exit the artboard-editing mode. Thanks to Thomas Phinney, who provided the english version of the screenshot. Switch on this little trigger in Acrobat/Settings and you will be surprised. In the Properties or Control panel, click to add a new artboard. The background-color is done by your app. This course definitely will blow you away! Click the Artboard tool and do one of the following: In the Artboards panel, click or choose More options > New Artboard. 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This online course will teach you how to design attractive t-shirts that will catch the buyer’s attention and these things will be invaluable to your T-shirt-selling business success. This is a step-by-step online course that teaches you exactly how to create amazing t-shirt designs with Adobe Illustrator CC. Which is: GOOD DESIGNS WILL ALWAYS SELL BEST! In my 6+ years of experience, I have noticed one constant factor. Selling T-shirts is a competitive business with a lot of sellers fighting for the attention and money of targeted buyers. And you will be able to make money by selling your t-shirts. For example Merch by Amazon, Teespring, Teemill, Etsy, Redbubble, Printful, Printify, etc. ![]() You can easily sell your designed t-shirts on different platforms. The T-shirt industry is a multi-billion dollar industry and online is the fastest-growing part of this industry. Also, I am a best seller in Merch by Amazon & Etsy platform. In that time I have gathered lots of experience & I know what people are looking for when they want to buy any t-shirt. Because I teach you How To Design Bestselling T-shirt Using Adobe Illustrator CC with Easy To Follow Step-by-step Video Tutorials.Ī short introduction about myself: I am Masuk Sarker Batista, Founder of MSB Academy & I have been selling t-shirts online for 6+ years and still now. Even if you’ve never touched Adobe Illustrator in your entire life. If ‘YES’ then you are in the right place. Do you want to save time and money on hiring designers & create your own premium t-shirt designs? ![]() ![]() If you're looking for an update, you need to add this to your hair colours to try throughout this year. So if you ever thought dark hair was boring you won't again! Here are seven celebrities that pull off balayage on the dark hair the best. The effect is a dynamic, natural sun-kissed glow that is often compared to the natural effects of ombre hair. Dark hair with blonde highlights is sexy and offers an unparalleled dimension to your long wavy locks. Unlike regular foil highlights, the balayage technique consists of adding highlights without foil and hand-painting or sweeping colour on the surface of random sections of hair becoming denser as it moves down. ![]() You can find more useful tips on balayage hair care, here. Balayage is a low-maintenance hair colouring option that allows you to go longer between salon visits (since the colour gradually fades out as it grows), making it perfect for girls on the go. Highlights, ombre and color blocks are another story. If you need further convincing, pay attention to this. 60 Hairstyles Featuring Dark Brown Hair with Highlights Single-tone locks don’t surprise anyone today. Also: the higher the chance you’ll walk out of the salon with a killer look that everyone will be impressed with. You can also experiment with reds, blues, purples, and other vibrant colours to create a bold, unique style. The more pictures you have of the kind of blonde highlights for dark hair that you want, the more you can convey that image to her / him. A light brown balayage for dark hair gives off a beautiful gradient effect. Warm tones like caramel, honey, and golden blonde can create a beautiful contrast against a dark hair base, while cooler tones like ash blonde, silver, and platinum can add a modern, cool twist to your look. ![]() ![]() When it comes to choosing the right shades for balayage on dark hair, there are several options to consider. Can you think of a better way to breathe new life into your dark hair, than adding some beautifully swept highlights to your lengths. Balayage is a soft and subtle way to turn heads. ![]() ![]() ![]() If your scene requires these effects or you have complex lighting where some lights may be covered or hidden in fixtures, then the PxrVCM integrator is your most likely efficient choice. The above image illustrates both of these effects. Caustics are an effect of light being refocused after reflecting or refracting off a surface. In particular, it is designed to handle specular caustics. It can resolve complicated indirect paths that may be slow to converge with PxrPathTracer. In addition to the paths from the camera, it traces paths from the light sources and tries to connect them. PxrVCM extends this with bidirectional path tracing. Typically exterior scenes, scenes lit by dome lights/HDRI, and many typical visual effects shots are rendered with this integrator. Blender Cloud Add-on You can browse the library directly within Blender with the Blender Cloud add-on. Sybren, we have created a collection of high resolution spherical images that will help you to bring lighting and reflections to the next level in your renders. I can render a single frame, and save the file as an EXR or JPG and it will show the hdri. I would like to batch render it with the HDRI image showing in the background. I'm batch rendering a simple scene with an asset, ground cube, and hdri as a dome light. This works well with environment lights, and large direct light sources. HDRI With some great contributions from Greg Zaal, Mathieu Auvray, and our own dr. Tex Conversion Tutorial 4,390 views 61 Dislike Share Save Small Robot Studio 37. I'm using Maya 2018.6 (student version but is the same as normal Maya) and Renderman 22.6. This combines information from the materials at the hit points with light samples to estimate direct lighting and shadowing, then spawns/shoots additional rays to handle indirect lighting. PxrPathTracer implements a unidirectional path tracer. Lighting VFX Workflows with Katana and RenderMan. We provide three main production quality integrators, though users can substitute their own. This tutorial will show you how to create HDRI lighting environments in Maya and V-Ray. Interior integrators assist in specialized cases by handling the light within surfaces or volumes. ![]() These main integrators are responsible for computing the overall light transport, that is, light that travels from a light source through your scene from object to object (or through objects and volumes) to reach the camera. For the main integrators these are estimates of the light energy (radiance) from the surfaces seen from the outside along the rays. The GUI tool allows you to access your HDRI library in host applications, and load HDRIs, 3D cameras and backplates into your scene It also offers fully automated lighting setup for V-ray and RenderMan/RIS. Integrators take the camera rays and return results to the renderer. The central new feature in this release is full support for RenderMan for Maya. The provided HDRI are used in viewport, not render unless you download them manually. ![]() Disco teapots, rendered using the PxrVCM integrator. Go in shader editor (shift+F3), change the shader type from object to world. ![]() |
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