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Desert landscape for front yard7/24/2023 ![]() I’ve shown my main landscape focal area in orange. Typically when you create your most used spot in the yard or the main focal area, you can then create concentric circles around that to label as the other use zones. We live on a curved corner lot, so I choose a basic area that when driving past our home, would be a clear focal area.Ĭreating a more dense landscape in one main area, also helps cut down on expenses. This could be the area around a back porch or even the area near your front door if you live in a more traditional neighborhood. However, pick one main space to plant more heavily. Being in the desert means we can’t have green lush landscapes in every square inch of our spaces (most of the time). Obviously there are numerous considerations to make – I was a practicing landscape architect for 8 years, but I believe these three items will help guide you along on your yard design. I believe when designing a landscape there are three main items to consider, regardless of your geographical location. Ready for the good news?!! I am here today to tell you, if you are a desert dweller, you can have both low water, native plants AND a gorgeous lovely yard to enjoy and I have three tips to help you get closer to that landscape you have always dreamed about! HOW TO MAKE A LANDSCAPE DESIGN PLAN FOR THE DESERT ![]() I need some design, I need some plants that don’t have spines and stickers and things that would impale my body. While I fully support low water, native planting… part of my heart will always be a Midwesterner ( go Hoosiers) and I don’t know if I can ever fully embrace 100% native. We have ordinances on what plants we can use, no sidewalks, no street lights are allowed, etc… It is supposed to look like our homes were just dropped into the native high desert landscape without hardly any disruption. However, our second home is nestled in a VERY natural desert neighborhood.
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Harry styles paparazzi april 20217/24/2023 ![]() Here, we revisit his complete fashion evolution to understand how he became a bona fide style icon. I’ve never really thought too much about what it means - it just becomes this extended part of creating something.”įrom his One Direction days to his "Watermelon Sugar" and now Harry's House eras, Harry Styles's style has come a long way. There’s so much joy to be had in playing with clothes. It’s like anything-anytime you’re putting barriers up in your own life, you’re just limiting yourself. I’ll go in shops sometimes, and I just find myself looking at the women’s clothes thinking they’re amazing. When you take away ‘There’s clothes for men and there’s clothes for women,’ once you remove any barriers, obviously you open up the arena in which you can play. ![]() What’s really exciting is that all of these lines are just kind of crumbling away. Clothes are there to have fun with and experiment with and play with. I think if you get something that you feel amazing in, it’s like a superhero outfit. Now I’ll put on something that feels really flamboyant, and I don’t feel crazy wearing it. As a kid, it was completely mind-blowing. "The people that I looked up to in music - Prince and David Bowie and Elvis and Freddie Mercury and Elton John - they're such showmen. There’s no such thing," Harry proclaimed in his Vogue interview. In 2020, after becoming American Vogue’s very first cover boy, Harry's style icon status was undeniable. In 2019, he co-hosted the prestigious Met Gala alongside Gucci's Alessandro Michele, Anna Wintour, and Lady Gaga. Earlier this year, it was announced that one of his iconic Gucci suits had earned a place in a museum. He reportedly keeps his archive clothes in a frozen vault with 24-hour security. Fletcher.įashion is clearly a priority to Harry. He’s known for being experimental and repping young designers like Harris Reed, Steven Stokey-Daley, and Daniel W. Australian Swimming Championships, Gold Coast, Australia. Anderson crocheted cardigan – have put the British star on the style mood boards of fans of all genders. Harry Styles went shirtless for an outdoor run in London with his personal trainer. His sartorial choices – whether it's a classic pearl necklace or a viral J.W. ![]() Since his worldwide debut on The X Factor back in 2010, Harry Styles has become a fashion icon in his own right.
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Orbiter extruder klipper7/24/2023 ![]() You will get a detailed 56 page parts selection and illustrated assembly guide along with assembly videos, private Discord server access (with over 2,000 Hero Me users), technical support, and much more, You also get exclusive access to new STL releases 30 days before being posted to Thangs, and other STL libraries.Not sure if this helps but I went canbus right away with lgx lite. If you want documentation to help you select and assemble the Hero Me Gen7 for your specific 3D printer, you can get a membership plan here on Thangs. ![]() Send to: you want Hero Me documentation… The Hero Me Gen7.3.2 folder of STLs on Thangs is organized into sub-folders by component category, with sub-sub-folders for type and brand with well defined filenames to make it easy to find what you need. If you find that you have a 3D printer model or component that is not yet supported, send me information and preferably a STEP or STL (or link) if you know of one for the X carriage of that printer or the component and I will create a mount for it. You can refine your search from there by component, brand, etc. Be sure to set the creator filter to: ‘MediaMan3D’ then search for ‘HMG7’ which should bring up all the STLs. If you know your 3D printer model, hotend, fans, and optionally an extruder, ABL sensor, ADX元45 accelerometer (for Klipper), and any other options for your printhead assembly, you can scan through the Hero Me Gen7 Release 3.2 folder, or use the Thangs Advanced Search. Gen7.3.2 supports most of the popular 3D printers and components available. So to give you choice and fulfill your personal preferences in 3D printing, the Hero Me Gen7.3.2 now supports over 100 3D Printer models (plus clones), 46 Hotends, 34 Extruders (over 45 mount options), 17 ABL Sensors (34 mount options), 35 Part Cooling Duct options, 12 Cable Management options, 11 ADX元45 mounts, and 4 LED bar mounts (among many other options). There is no need to yet again go looking for a new set of mounting hardware that was not likely to have been designed to work with each other in the first place. So, should you change your component selection(s) in the future, you do not have to start over, you simple replace the single STL mount that is matched to the new component. Component specific mounting parts can be interchanged for another of the same type. Think of the Hero Me platform as lego blocks for printheads, there are mounting parts for each component (hotend, extruder, fans, ABLs, etc.) that stack and mount to a core Base. This is what the Hero Me Gen7 is all about! ![]() When choosing a hotend, extruder, and ABL combo (not to mention fans and accelerometers), where are you going to find a printhead platform that will accommodate all your selected components (which could be a rare combo), for your specific 3D printer AND provides part cooling that gives you great print results. If you have been upgrading your 3D printer, you've made choices about what is important to you, Your choices are likely going to be different from everyone else. The Hero Me Gen7 is all about choice and personal preference. Hero Me Gen7 is a modular printhead platform for 3D printers with excellent part cooling and the most compatibility across printers, hotends, extruders, ABLs, and other components. This STL is a component of the Hero Me Gen7 Printhead assembly for 3D printers.
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Dia de la candelaria 20217/24/2023 ![]() Las mujeres (the women) are already grinding cacao beans to make chocolate for champurrado. February 2 is Día de la Candelaria when tamales and atole will be served. If chocolate is considered food for the gods, champurrado, chocolate atole, must be their drink. A Tamal Day in La Cruz, or How I Learned I Am Not a Natural Born Tamal Maker ().There is no such word as tamale in Spanish. Tamal is the singular word in Spanish tamales designate plural. Not wanting to take a chance that pesos might be too heavy to bounce around, I used two pennies and they rattled nicely.ĭía de la Candelaria is a religious and family celebration throughout Mexico, when tamales and atole are served to friends by the person who bit into the little doll in their piece of rosca on January’s Three King’s Day. As she has made her share of tamales in her time, I followed her directions, wondering if pesos would work just as well. When it stops rattling, the pot needs more water. Cover and steam over medium-low heat for 2 hours, replacing water if necessary.ĭiana Kennedy says to place a penny in the bottom of the tamal pot. Stack tamales in the pot, standing on end, open end up.Fold up the bottom edge and tie with a strip of corn husk. Bring the sides together and roll around the tamal in the same direction.Spread masa mixture into a rectangle, forming a 2″ across and 4″ top to bottom, leaving a 2″ border on the lower edge closest to you.Spoon about 1/4 cup of chocolate masa mixture onto the center of each husk, leaving 2″ border on the lower edge. One at a time, place a husk in front of you, tapered end closest to you.Pour in water up to the bottom of the steamer and heat pot. Place a collapsible vegetable steamer or other rack in the bottom of a tall pot.Stir in sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds and dried cranberries.If refrigerated, beat again until soft, adding additional milk if needed to form a soft batter. ![]() Refrigerate batter for 1 hour to increase tenderness (optional).Add milk and beat until smooth. Batter should be the consistency of a thick cake batter, but still keep its shape when spooned.While mixer is running, add masa dough in small pieces and beat until completely incorporated, about 1-2 minutes.Add cocoa powder, baking powder and salt and mix about 3 minutes.In a standing mixer, blend coconut oil and sugar until light and fluffy.Soak corn husks in hot water for 2 hours.Then cut into rectangles 6″ wide by 7″ long. Using kitchen shears, cut off cupped end of corn husks, and cut other end to square it.6 tablespoons (90 ml.) dried cranberries or raisins.1/2 cup (120 ml.) organic milk or water.1/2 cup (1.8 oz./50 grams) cocoa powder.1 cup organic sugar (5.4 oz./150 grams). ![]()
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Tds open roads7/24/2023 ![]() Account-holders do not sign contracts or pay monthly fees. We like that there is no fee to apply and receive a TSD fuel savings card. It definitely reminds me how much diesel can add to your RV trip budget. For current national diesel rates by region, this government site is a great resource. Why should I get an RV diesel fuel savings card?Ī fuel savings card will save you money on diesel fuel which is one of the most expensive parts of an RV road trip. not VISA) for many of the largest major oil refiners, transportation, governmental and service groups in North America. EFS is a global company that processes private label cards (i.e. They manage the payment processing and card services relationship with fuel stations. About EFSĮFS is the card issuer for TSD Logistics. In short, that means RVers are getting fuel discounts at truck stops similar to professional truckers. The fuel services offered by TSD Logistics provide the benefits of a group discount to individual RVers and independent truck drivers. In addition to bulk transport, they also offer logistics and supply chain, warehousing, NAFTA and cross-border services and fuel services. The transportation company prides itself on its strong Christian values. They are most well-known for transporting raw materials used in tire and rubber production. ![]() ![]() TSD Logistics is a family-owned bulk transport company based in Texarkana, Texas. EFS Card Control app provides historic transaction-level details. Your card will have EFS printed on it but you’ll use the TSD Open Roads app to find the current discounted rates and participating locations. Cardholders have a relationship with Bank of America but VISA enables the behind-the-scenes network to process payments. TSD will assist with all customer service issues.Ĭonsider this relationship like a Bank of America credit card issued by VISA. EFS issues the cards and processes the payment on behalf of TSD. TSD Logistics manages the pricing and customer relationship. This can be really confusing so I will attempt to simplify it. TSD Logistics is the program administration but the card is issued by EFS. ![]() Pros and Cons of the TSD Diesel Discount Fuel Card for RV Owners Who runs the program? Truck stops are great for easy access but locations are generally only near major highways. The program is not perfect but it does offer diesel fuel discounts at over 12,000 truck stops in North America. The TSD diesel fuel card is available to individual RV owners and independent truck owners. TSD Logistics offers the same group discounts to RVers. Most professional trucker drivers are part of a commercial fleet program that has negotiated lower group rates on diesel. Our company was able to focus on our primary business and didn’t have to waste energy trying to negotiate fuel discounts with multiple service stations. They negotiated the fuel discounts, tracked detailed spending by the driver and created the payment infrastructure to make it all seamless to our employees. In my former corporate life, our fleet fuel was managed by a national company like TSD Logistics. Some RV owners have both TSD and a MyDieselSavings membership but we only use the TSD diesel card at this time. For that reason, we think TSD Logistics offers the best diesel fuel card for RV owners. They only get paid when you save money, unlike other companies MyDieselSavings which charge application fees or monthly membership fees. We have found TSD fees to be transparent and reasonable. The TSD Diesel Discount Fuel Savings Card offers RV owners discounted rates at national truck stops like TA, Petro and Loves. Summary: Best Diesel Discount Card for RV Owners TSD Diesel Fuel Card Offers Big Discounts to RV Owners.Card Settlement: Paying for RV diesel fuel.Tips for Paying at the Pump with an EFS diesel fuel card for RV owners.Pros and Cons of TSD fuel savings program.TSD Diesel Discount Fuel Card Offers Big Discounts to RV Owners.
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![]() In the same way He took the cup, after having dined, saying, This cup is the new covenant in My blood, which is being poured out for you.” Luke 22:19-20 “And He took bread and gave thanks, and He broke it and gave it to them, saying, This is My body which is given for you, this do in remembrance of Me. For this is My blood of the new covenant, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.” And He took the cup and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink all of it. Matthew 26:26-29 “And as they were eating, Jesus took bread and blessed it, and broke it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat, this is My body. And He said to them, This is My blood of the New Covenant, which is poured out for many.” And taking the cup, giving thanks, He gave to them. Here is what the writers of the New Testament wrote concerning the subject of communion: In the gospel of Mark 14:22-24 “And as they ate, Jesus took a loaf and blessed and broke it, and He gave to them and said, Take, eat this is My body. Also we are thanking God for the work He has done in His son Jesus Christ and we are living a life of thankfulness for every blessing that God is bestowing on us. First because our Lord gave thanks over the bread and the cup before blessing them. This idea of thankfulness is very important to the whole process because it is the reason why we come together at every Liturgy. ![]() It’s important to note the technical name of communion is Eucharist, coming from the greek “evkharistia” meaning to thank. This point is so powerful that whenever a priest is ordained in the Orthodox Church the bishop hands him a portion of the holy communion and commands the priest with these words “keep this until the second coming of our Lord.” It is in keeping with this spirit of being a steward called to watch over these mysteries that I will speak to you about Holy Communion. Paul writes in his first letter to the Christians of Corinth “So let a man think of us as ministers of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God” (1 Corinthians 4:1). What happens in a sacrament can never be fully defined by the human mind since it is a gift from God and His ways are high above our understanding. So with all that in mind we can begin a small study of this subject.Ībove all it is important to remember that communion is a sacrament and that the Greek word for sacrament is mysterion….mystery. It will help us to answer questions such as “What must I do to receive communion? and “why is it that only Orthodox may receive communion in an Orthodox church?” Also studying helps us to understand why we participate in communion, as well as the effect communion has on a Christian. There are many reasons to study this subject. ![]() Why should we study the subject of Holy Communion? The others being Baptism, Chrismation, Confession, Holy Unction, Marriage and Sacramental Priesthood. Holy Communion is one of seven sacraments of the Orthodox Church.
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![]() They also showed concern for your health and love for your family.Promises marriage as soon as he/she gets to state for leave that they asked you to pay for.They Requests money (wire transfers) and Amazon, iTune ,Verizon, etc gift cards, for medicine, religious practices, and leaves to come home, internet access, complete job assignments, help sick friend, get him out of trouble, or anything that sounds fishy.The military does provide all the soldier needs including food medical Care and transportation for leave. Often times they delete the site you met them on right after they asked you to move to a more private messaging siteProfesses love to you very quickly & seems to quote poems and song lyrics along with using their own sort of broken language, as they profess their love and devotion quickly. That's the key to the scam they always claim to be on a peacekeeping mission.Part of their scam is saying that they have no access to their money that their mission is highly dangerous.If your boyfriend girlfriend/future husband/wife is asking you to do the following or has exhibited this behavior, it is a most likely a scam:Moves to private messaging site immediately after meeting you on Facebook or SnapChat or Instagram or some dating or social media site. I received an email from the US Army that directly answers your question that is pasted below please keep reading.I believe you are the victim of a military Romance Scam whereas the person you are talking to is a foreign national posing as an American Soldier claiming to be stationed overseas on a peacekeeping mission. You are talking to a military romance scammer.
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Turn google doc into pdf7/24/2023 Your PDFs and makes them available for use even if you don’t have an internet connection. The same steps described above will also work for you when you want to save a Google doc as PDF on your iPad. Your Google doc will automatically be converted into a PDF document and saved in PDF Expert. To change your pageless text width: On your computer, open a document in Google Docs. Your text width choice wont affect how collaborators see your docs. Youll see the same text width on all pageless docs that you view. Now, tap on the PDF Expert icon to save the Google Doc as PDF in PDF Expert. Step 1 Find Out the Kind of PDF You HaveStep 2 Open Google DocsStep 3 Select Open File Picker IconStep 4 Click on the Upload OptionStep 5 Upload Your PDF FileStep 6 Open the PDF File With. When you view a pageless document, you can select a text width of narrow, medium, or wide.To begin, upload a Word file, sit back, and we should have your PDF ready in no time. Select the Share & export option, then tap Send a copy. Quick and Efficient Processing Word to PDF conversion is a piece of cake.Tap the three dots at the top right corner of the screen. ![]()
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Relax melodies demo7/24/2023 ![]() ![]() Helland) as sleeping music, soothing meditation. Fall asleep to beautiful nature videos and use the relaxing music ('Flying' by Peder B. Stress and anxiety - to some degree - are natural parts of everyday life. Relaxing sleep music for deep sleeping and stress relief. Think about it: You get that feeling when a driver cuts you off on your way to work, or when you have a looming deadline, or when you spill coffee on your shirt. ![]() These stressful moments can range from uncomfortable and annoying ( even motivational) to completely debilitating. What's worse, these negative feelings can build on themselves really quickly until they feel out of control. That's why it's crucial to monitor our emotional health whether or not we have a diagnosed disorder. According to experts at the Mayo Clinic, unmanaged stress symptoms “can affect your body, your thoughts and feelings, and your behavior,” and can lead to some serious physical repercussions. Self-help can be our biggest asset, and luckily for us, there are some great apps out there that can help you manage your stress and anxiety on a daily basis. Note: These apps are not intended to be substitutes for medical advice - they're for educational purposes only. 14 Stress Management Apps You Need to Try 1) Pacifica Consult your healthcare professional before making any health, medical, or other decisions based on the data within these apps. Here's a daily tool that'll help you address stress and anxiety at a gradual pace. The folks who invented it based it on cognitive behavioral therapy combined with relaxation and wellness techniques. The app itself is pretty low maintenance: The idea is to track your daily activities by writing or via audio. The app then helps you understand what activities might be triggering different moods and emotions, especially stress and anxiety. The goal here? To help you recognize what's making you anxious or stressed so you can break the cycle. It also gives you goals to set and emotional homework. Available for: iOS (Android alternative: T2 Mood Tracker).Price: Free for lite, $4.99 for full version.And, unlike many of the self-help apps out there, it's refreshingly non-fluffy. Here's another app that lets you track your emotions and activities throughout the day, with the goal of helping you figure out what's driving these emotions. |