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![]() "Poor Alex Jones has some tough new online competition. "I kid you not but Tucker Carlson's first episode of his new Twitter show - basically him doing a monologue & scrolling through his own teleprompter - said we should be asking more questions about what happened on 9/11 & insisted we have proof that UFOs are real," MSNBC's Mehdi Hasan tweeted. Not sure how he's going to stack up against even an average streamer or youtuber," the journalist Taylor Lorenz tweeted. "It's wild to see what a fish out of water he is on the internet: no jump cuts, no background music, no catchy thumbnail or video title. And Carlson - stripped down, in his little wood-filled cabin - for once, looks vulnerable. ![]() His discussion topics of choice were largely unchanged, too: He laid into the Black Lives Matter movement, segued into a 9/11 conspiracy-theory section, criticized trans women, and ranted about UFOs.īut "Tucker on Twitter" is not "Tucker Carlson Tonight." There aren't any flashy chyrons or quick cuts. "Then, if we have done something wrong, everybody will know it and, if we are like we believe as a club for many years, in the right way, then the people will stop talking about it.Account icon An icon in the shape of a person's head and shoulders. Last month, boss Pep Guardiola said: "What I would like is if the Premier League and judges could make something as soon as possible. They were also accused of not cooperating since the investigation began in December 2018.Ĭity have denied financial wrongdoing and say their innocence is supported by a "body of irrefutable evidence" and they "look forward to this matter being put to rest once and for all".Ī two-year ban from European competitions for breaching Uefa's Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations was overturned by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas) in 2020, but City were fined 10m euros (£8.67m) for obstructing the investigation. In February, City were charged with breaches of the league's financial rules from 2009 to 2018. Manchester City are still waiting for the result of the 115 Premier League financial charges against the club. In a month everything is forgotten and we have to start again." On next season: "We have to defend what we have achieved this season. ![]() The key is consistency and application of these. Especially my goal at Old Trafford, I really enjoyed that. From improving your productivity to enhancing your communication and expanding your knowledge, these ten skills can be started in under 30 minutes. Wearing Mario Balotelli's shirt as a kid: "I would never think of this. To be getting trained by him every single day, the best coach in the world, is a good place to be." ![]() We have a good relationship and I look forward to next seaosn to develop even more. On working with Pep Guardiola: "Really emotional. It's about performing as a team to get the trophy." Set your timer for 25 minutes, and focus on a single task until the timer rings. "On a good day I could have scored two goals but I don't care about that right now. Feeling overwhelmed, he asked himself to commit to just 10 minutes of. I could have got the ball from Ilkay Gundogan in the first half but he played to Jack Grealish. I was close a couple of times in the first half. To start the 10 minute timer, simply click on the Start button. I know myself and I know this is how I will think. The timer has already been set for 10 minutes from now. "After a couple of days when this settles a bit and this feeling of winning this trophy, I will want to do it again for sure. To have my father and mother around me here is fantastic. The timer triggered alert will appear, and the pre-selected sound will be played at the set time. Alternatively, you can set the date and time to count days, hours, minutes, and seconds till (or from) the event. "Having good people around me my whole life and ones that I can trust is important. Recently used How to use the online timer Set the hour, minute, and second for the online countdown timer, and start it. It gives hope to younger people in the indoor hall in my hometown. It shows it's possible for a guy from a small hometown in Norway. In my wildest dreams I would never think of this. Manchester City striker Erling Haaland speaking to BT Sport: "Unbelievable. Certainly its size limits its use as a family transporter. As a cabin access vehicle it is very marginal because it only holds 2 people and probably not very comfortably so a trip of a half dozen miles or so back-country would not necessarily be an enjoyable one. And while private individuals can afford the little Lite Trax 700, its size really limits is utility. I have seen postings on craigslist in the past year where people are trying to get rid of these as well.Seems to me that there is a market for something IN BETWEEN the $100,000 PB Scout and the $11,000 Lite Trax 700.įrom a practical standpoint, the Scout and the LiteFoot are limited to corporate buyers. The drums were free for me and came from a bakery and were for propylene glycol, food grade. Most expensive parts for me were the U-bolts and the 2" steel pipe. The whole setup also fits nicely on the hobie trailer under the trampoline! Trickiest part is getting the boat balanced but once you figure that out it becomes pretty easy. The large surface area of the "wheels" floats the boat on top of loose sand. I have one set that I made 15 years ago and have used them 100's of times at the beaches here in North Carolina. I have since added some closed cell foam on top of the boards for cushioning. I drill an extra set of holes in the board and string some 3/8" line through the holes so I can secure the pontoons to the axle and the board. I use axle u-bolts (also from the hardware store) to attach the boards to the conduit at the spacing required to line up with the width of the pontoons. You then mount some 1"圆" boards to the outside of the barrels to provide a place to attach the pontoons to the wheels. I now have a long continuous "wheel" that fits nicely between the pontoons of either a Hobie 14 or H16. I thread the 2" diameter conduit through the holes that I have cut in the two barrels. I use a piece of galvanized electrical conduit (also from the hardware store) that extends about 2 feet wider than my catamaran. I take two of these drums and drill a 2" diameter hole using a hole saw from the hardware store into the top and bottom of each drum along the central axis of the drum. Typically they were used to ship bulk quantities of food grade substances like molasses, canola oil, olive oil, propylene glycol, glycerine, etc. It takes some calling around to locate the drums but you can usually get them for free. ![]() ![]() These are readily available from producers in the food and cosmetic industries. I have made a couple of sets of home-made cat tracks for myself and friends over the years using 2 plastic 55-gallon drums. Just to compare, the "real" CatTrax have tires that are 21 x 10. How much does a 10 foot 3/4 inch steel rod weigh? Maybe a design with four of these (inside and outside of each hull) with a 3/4 inch stainless or galvanized steel axle would work. These wheels are the same price but 15 inches tall and 6 inches wide. I've never seen a set that could handle real soft sand like on the Gulf Coast, but lots of people launch from concrete or hard dirt where lesser wheels can do the job. Lots of people have attempted home-made beach wheels and some "recipes" work for a specific purpose. The small diameter would mean you wouldn't have much ground clearance. They are only 14.5 inches tall and 3 inches wide, so you would need to be moving over a hard smooth surface. ![]() On average, the submarines spend 77 days at sea followed by 35 days in port for maintenance. The Ohio-class design allows the submarines to operate for 15 or more years between major overhauls. To decrease the amount of time required for replenishment and maintenance, Ohio-class submarines have three large-diameter logistics hatches that allow sailors to rapidly transfer supply pallets, equipment replacement modules and machinery components, thereby increasing their operational availability. The ballistic missile submarine's strategic weapon is the Trident II D5 missile, which provides increased range and accuracy over the now out-of-service Trident I C4 missile.īallistic missile submarines are specifically designed for extended deterrent patrols. They are designed specifically for stealth and the precise delivery of nuclear warheads.Įach of the 14 Ohio-class SSBNs can carry up to 20 submarine-launched ballistic missiles with multiple, independently targeted warheads. The Navy's ballistic missile submarines, often referred to as “boomers,” serve as an undetectable launch platform for missiles. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming the 341st Missile Wing at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana and the 91st Missile Wing at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota. The current ICBM force consists of Minuteman III missiles located at the 90th Missile Wing at F.E. Today's Minuteman weapon system is the product of almost 60 years of continuous enhancement. Modernization programs have resulted in new versions of the missile, expanded targeting options, and improved accuracy and survivability. Through state-of-the-art improvements, the Minuteman system has evolved to meet new challenges and assume new missions. Minuteman's maintenance concept capitalizes on high reliability and a "remove and replace" approach to achieve a near 100% alert rate. From the beginning, Minuteman missiles have provided a quick-reacting, inertially guided, highly survivable component to America's strategic deterrent program. Both the missile and basing components incorporated significant advances beyond the relatively slow-reacting, liquid-fueled, remotely controlled intercontinental ballistic missiles of the previous generation. ![]() Minuteman was a revolutionary concept and an extraordinary technical achievement. The Minuteman weapon system was conceived in the late 1950s and Minuteman I was deployed in the early 1960s. ![]() ![]() Rebuilt from the ground up in Unreal Engine 5, Layers of Fear supports Ray Tracing, HDR and 4K resolution to make the visuals as realistic as possible. New brand-new core mechanics that will be introduced to Layers of Fear and its sequel, as well as additional features, so all the chapters and stories will blend seamlessly. Everything in the Layers of Fear series, including all DLCs, so you can find the answers you want. Three different stories of craft-obsessed protagonists (The Painter, The Actor and The Writer) which are interwoven to create a truly immersive experience and gripping storyline. Explore unsettling environments and solve strange puzzles to unveil the narrative at the heart of this first-person psychological horror experience. What awaits you there? You’ll just have to find out. You awake and are told one simple command “Act.” But will you?Įnter a lone and ghastly lighthouse as the newest protagonist, The Writer, and discover a never-before-told tale which will tie the entire series together. Explore the ship and discover why you were perfect for The Director’s (voiced by Tony Todd) latest film. You are the lead actor in a production being filmed aboard an ocean liner, but all is not what it seems. This additional narrative may change how you see the characters of the first game, as well as their actions. if you can face reliving your past.Ī brand new DLC which aims to shed more light on The Painter, his muse and the family’s backstory, The Final Note is told from the perspective of The Painter’s Wife. What secrets does this homestead hold? Will you ever truly understand the madness that bestowed your father? Can you ever forgive him? The house may hold everything you need to know. Told from the perspective of The Painter’s Daughter, you come seeking answers. “I was once told insanity runs in my family… It’s time to make it stop.” Trawl through the ever-changing house to find the supplies needed for your greatest masterpiece, all while trying to outrun your past. “The one precious thing you ever truly desired… FINISH IT.”Įxplore a Victorian mansion covered in artwork as The Painter, whose sanity crumbles and cracks just like old oil paint on canvas. Built on Unreal Engine 5, Layers of Fear supports Ray Tracing, HDR and 4K resolution to make the stunning visuals, and your nightmarish experience, as immersive and realistic as possible. ![]() The series’ crowning work is the definitive way to experience the critically acclaimed franchise as it features Layers of Fear and Layers of Fear 2, as well as all DLCs (including the new ‘The Final Note’ DLC that will give you a new perspective on the Layers of Fear storyline) and the never-before-told story of The Writer, which will tie everything together. The series that defined narrative-focused first-person psychological horror is back to tell its last spine-chilling story with Layers of Fear. The canvas awaits its final brushstrokes. ![]() ![]() Gabriel Massan & LYZZAįact Premiere: Susu Laroche - washing touch offĬktrl interview: Composing a soundscape for I ♥ Campbellįact Premiere: Aurélien Bernard - (reed) įact Premiere: Síbín Vol. Kendrick Lamar teams up with Danish soul duo Quadron for ‘Better Off’įact Premiere: Alexandra Koumantaki - Gazeįact launches art and gaming print issue ft. Lyrics Add lyrics on Musixmatch 'Bitch, Don't Kill My Vibe' (edited for radio as 'Trick, Don't Kill My Vibe' or simply 'Don't Kill My Vibe&qu read more Featured On We don‘t have an album for this track yet. Kudos to the Danes for avoiding the temptation. This hit remix on its soundtrack was built around a sample of the 70s disco hit Fly Robin Fly by. Taken from Lamar’s major-label debut, ‘Bitch, Don’t Kill My Vibe’ samples a song by Danish electronic group Boom Clap Bachelors, with their ethereal instrumentals appearing throughout the. With the amount of friends they’ve made recently, from Tyler, The Creator (who featured Coco on his latest album Wolf) and Jay-Z to Mark Ronson and Adele, it surely would have been easy to load the record up with features until it buckled under the strain. Kendrick Lamar Bitch, Dont Kill My Vibe (Remix). All Song Relationships Samples Interpolations Covers Remixes Translations Bitch, Don’t Kill My Vibe Remixes. ‘Better Off’ is culled from Quadron’s forthcoming album Avalanche, a record that’s notable for only containing a single guest spot. His voice works predictably just as well over the duo’s cool Scandinavian neo-soul now as it did then, and while the track is very much Quadron, it has to be said that Kendrick’s turn is still a bit of a show stealer. I suppose we could have seen this one coming, Kendrick Lamar‘s career defining ‘Bitch Don’t Kill My Vibe’ was actually based on a sample from Quadron members Robin Hannibal (also of Rhye) and Coco O’s previous band Boom Clap Bachelors, so really he’s just repaying the favour. ![]() Then, you would use the SUM function to add up all the income and expense amounts in their respective columns. You would first create a list of all your income and expenses for the month in two separate columns. Finally, divide your total income by the number of days in your period to get your daily budget.įor example, let's say you want to calculate your daily budget for the month of January. Then, use the SUM function to add up all your income and expense amounts. To calculate a daily budget in Excel, first create a list of all your income and expenses. How do I calculate a daily budget in Excel? For businesses, you may want to add additional columns for things like invoices and receipts. You can use the expense tracker template for both personal and business expenses. If you want to track your progress over time, you can also add a date column and a running total column. ![]() You can add as many or as few categories as you like. To begin tracking your expenses, simply enter your transactions into the appropriate categories. The expense tracker template will open in a new workbook. To access the expense tracker template, go to File > New > Templates > Tracking > Expenses. Yes, Excel has a built-in expense tracker template that you can use to track your daily spending. The 50/20/30 rule recommends that you spend no more than 50% of your income on fixed expenses, 20% on financial goals, and 30% on flexible spending. Flexible spending is everything else, including groceries, transportation costs, and entertainment. Financial goals are long-term savings goals, such as saving for retirement or a down payment on a house. The 50/20/30 rule is a budgeting method that allocates your income into three categories: fixed expenses, financial goals, and flexible spending.įixed expenses are essential expenses that stay the same each month, such as rent or mortgage payments, car payments, and insurance. Invest in yourself by taking courses and learning new skillsįollowing these tips can help you save money and reach your financial goals.What are some tips for saving money? Here are a few tips for saving money: Make sure to track every penny you spend to have an accurate picture of your spending habits. No matter which method you choose, the important thing is to be consistent with it. If you want to get more detailed, there are also apps that you can use to track your spending. You can use a notebook or create an excel sheet for expense tracking to track your spending. There are a few different ways that you can keep track of your daily expenses. How do I keep track of my daily expenses? By tracking your expenses, you can see where your money is going and make changes to save money each month. If you find that you are spending too much in one area, try to cut back in that area and put the money towards savings or debt repayment.Ĭreating and using a daily expense tracker is a great way to get a handle on your finances. This will give you a good idea of where your money is going each month. Once you have all of your expenses entered, take a look at the total amount spent in each category. You can use the following categories as a guide: Once you have created your headers, fill in the corresponding information for each day.īe sure to include the date, a brief description of the purchase, the amount spent, and which category it falls under. You will need columns for the date, description, amount, and category. If you decide to create your own, start by creating headers for each column. You can use one of the many available Excel templates for expense tracking or create your own. How do I create a daily expense report in Excel?Ĭreating an Excel sheet for expense tracking is simple and easy. We will also provide a downloadable template that you can use for yourself. This is an easy and convenient way to keep track of your spending habits. If you are looking for a way to track your daily expenses, look no further! In this blog post, we will show you how to create and use a daily expense tracker excel sheet. ![]() Her work has been featured in publications such as Food & Wine, Travel + Leisure, and Southern Living. Ever since, Allison has loved using pineapple in all sorts of recipes from smoothies to tropical-inspired tacos. ![]() She ate so much pineapple on the tour that her tongue went numb. The first time Allison Wignall tried fresh pineapple was in the fields of Hawai’i. 1-48 of 354 results for 'pineapple peeler' Results Price and other details may vary based on product size and color. A whole pineapple rind could be used to hold a fruity punch or tropical cocktail. Halved rinds make for great bowls for individual meals or as a serving platter. Instead, you can use hollowed out pineapple rinds in a variety of ways. Though pineapple skin is technically edible, it isn’t typically as appetizing as the fruit itself. What should I do with the pineapple rind? You can eat them raw, soften them up a bit in boiling water before blending it up into a smoothie, or even cut them into slices and pop them in an oven for crispy pineapple chips. Pineapple cores are hard and dense, so most people throw them out. Once the corer reaches the bottom, pull out and prepare it however you want. Cut off the top of the pineapple, place the blades into the fruit, and twist according to the instructions. With a pineapple corer, the task is fairly simple. Consider what you want out of your pineapple before deciding on the best corer style for you. A few corers only focus on the core itself and won’t cut the pineapple fruit at all. Pineapple Cutter Corer Slicer Peeler, Stainless Steel Slicer Stem Remover Cutter Tool. Some corers cut the pineapple and keep it as one intact giant ring, while others contain wedges that cut pineapple rings up into triangular chunks. Tatida Apple Peeler Corer 15 at Amazon But in all seriousness. The most common cut is the spiral slice, which creates a connected spiraled ring of pineapple. Just be sure to keep it dry and free of any juice splashes.ĭifferent corers will cut pineapple in different ways. Thankfully, most pineapple corer grips have rubber or textured plastic to keep you from slipping. Though certainly safer than using a knife to cut up a pineapple, corers still have sharp parts, and a slip could lead to a nasty cut. Plastic, on the other hand, tends to be more affordable and doesn’t run the risk of rusting.Ī steadfast grip is important when cutting pineapple. Many prefer stainless steel blades for their durability, sharpness, and sturdiness. Tacos with Pineapple Salsa & Aji Verde or Roasted Butternut Squash Tacos. There are two main types of materials used when it comes to pineapple corers: plastic and stainless steel. Just one small strip (peeled with a vegetable peeler) makes a big difference. What to Look for in a Pineapple Corer Blade Material If you want a tool that tackles multiple fruits, try the Zulay Premium Corer. For a sturdy and sharp-bladed tool, check out the Newness Premium Pineapple Corer. ![]() From the individually recessed gauges to the symmetry of the center stack controls, the attention to detail is evident. Unlike most cars in this class that offer nothing more than purely functional setups, the 3's cabin has a more cohesive layout that manages to inject a little style into the equation. Much the same could be said about the 3's interior, as it's better in nearly every way yet still not without its flaws. The only downside is that road noise is up, too, so there's still some room for improvement. Feedback through the wheel is still better than average, and the brakes are firm and powerful. Tightly controlled but rarely harsh, the 3's suspension leans toward the sporty end of the spectrum without beating up your insides along the way. Liquid-filled suspension bushings, an electrohydraulic steering system and an all-new multilink rear suspension design are just a few of the 3's upgrades that deliver refined road manners that will surprise those expecting the typically flabby ride and handling of most economy cars. With the Protegé's well-established track record for superior ride and handling, the 3 has big shoes to fill, but with the help of a few hand-me-down parts from Mazda's midsize sedan, it's well up to the task. The four-speed automatic features manual-shift capability and electronic slope control for less juggling of the gears when negotiating hills. The five-speed transmission is the same unit used in the midsize Mazda 6 although a few modifications give it a more substantial, refined feel. There's more pop than the base engine, but only those with a dedicated yearning for performance are likely to find it necessary to have the larger engine. The more powerful 2.3-liter engine scratches to the redline more eagerly while retaining a smooth and quiet delivery that doesn't discourage winding out each gear. Drop a gear and higher-speed passing is rarely a problem, and even if you're lazy and leave it in too high a gear, it still manages to pull its way out with little fuss. Refined and quiet throughout its full rpm range, the 2.0-liter requires only careful attention to gear choice to maintain peak power. When you consider that the base 2.0-liter has more horsepower than many of its competitors' top-level engines, it's not surprising that it feels more than adequate around town and on the highway. Both engines can be equipped with either a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic transmission.Īs you might expect, the engines feel similar in their strength and power delivery. The base sedan uses a 2.0-liter four-cylinder rated to produce 148 horsepower (144 in Calif.), while the upgraded "s" models use a 2.3-liter four-cylinder that bumps the horsepower number to 160. Mazda backs up the 3's sporty image with a pair of engines that places it at the top of the class when it comes to horsepower. A Sport Appearance package that adds additional bodywork and larger wheels for an even sharper-edged look is available on all models. ![]() The sedan is offered in two trim levels base "i" and upgraded "s" while the four-door hatchback comes in "s" trim only. Drive it a few miles, or for several hours as we did, and the feeling that the 3 is not just another import econobox grows even stronger.Ĭould it be the new standard for economy cars in the U.S.? With competition like the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla to contend with, we wouldn't go that far just yet, but our initial impressions indicate that anyone looking for an affordable, fun-to-drive sedan or hatchback would find more to like in the Mazda 3 than either one of those other perennial front-runners.Ī direct replacement for the Protegé and Protegé5, the Mazda 3 comes in both sedan and four-door hatchback body styles. A sleek yet functional design blends with high-quality materials and ample passenger room to give this new Mazda an upscale look and feel that few cars in the class can match. Look inside and the perception doesn't change much. With its distinctive snout, smooth flanks and shapely rear end, it looks more like a downsized European-bred machine than a Japanese car that starts well under $20,000. Give it one quick glance and you probably wouldn't guess that the Mazda 3 is the newest player in the highly competitive economy car segment. ![]() Despite the failure of Force choking Admiral Ozzel to improve performance by the Imperial Fleet, Vader Force choked Captain Needa after his failure to capture the Millennium Falcon shortly thereafter. In the second case, the Death Star wasn’t even completed before the Rebels managed to destroy it again. And the Empire’s response? Build a bigger, newer Death Star to serve as a target for the Rebel Alliance. After it was built, the Death Star only successfully completed one mission before it was destroyed by the Rebels. The Galactic Empire devoted years, an enormous amount of money, and an enormous amount of manpower to building the Death Star. Darth needs to learn that while it may be fun to kill his lackeys, it may be hard to find replacements to pick up the slack! This organizational chaos was undoubtedly key to the Rebels ability to escape in mass numbers, even as they flew perilously close to the Imperial Fleet. ![]() Instead, he threw the Imperial Fleet into organizational disarray as countless numbers of officers were suddenly thrust into new roles and responsibilities without the opportunity to learn them. Rather than simply kill Admiral Ozzel, Vader should have attempted to direct him to a course of action that corrected his error. First of all, mistakes are inevitable - especially in times where quick decisions are needed to be made on incomplete information. This swift, decisive punishment of failure is a huge error of management. Captain Piett, Ozzel’s second-in-command, was then promoted to Admiral and given command of the Imperial Fleet. Enraged by this error, Darth Vader used the Force to choke Admiral Ozzel to death. However, because Admiral Ozzel took the Imperial Fleet out of lightspeed too close to the Hoth system, the Rebel Alliance was able to detect the Imperial approach and quickly begin its defense. In an early part of the "Empire Strikes Back," the Empire attempted to wipe out the Rebel Alliance once and for all in the Battle of Hoth. Despite his decades of scheming, Palpatine’s organization barely lasted a day after he was gone. A galaxy-wide organization was defeated simply by taking out two key individuals. As the events of the movie make clear, the deaths of the Emperor and Darth Vader pretty much eliminated any opportunity for succession. Anytime your future plans depend on getting a rising star from a rival organization to join your team, you know that you have some serious institutional issues. By the time "Return of the Jedi" rolls around, the Emperor’s only advisor is Darth Vader, and his distrust in his organization is so complete that his only plan for succession is a desperate attempt to poach Luke Skywalker from the Rebel Alliance and get him to join his organization. In "A New Hope," the Galactic Senate is disbanded in favor of regional governors hand-selected by the Emperor. There is a constant we see starting with "A New Hope" and running through to the end of "Return of the Jedi" of the Emperor consolidating more and more power into his own hands and that of his right-hand man, Darth Vader. |
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