![]() Under the table is a two-motor robot (the “Sisbot”) that moves a magnet which draws a steel ball through the sand. What you see is a fully functional table with a thin layer of sand under its glass top. All components including servo motors made in the U.S. ApplePly base and choice of hardwood furniture – maple, walnut, padauk – all CNC machined and hand finished. Hardwood 4′ coffee table: Sisyphus kinetic sculpture within 4 foot diameter x 18″ tall, tempered glass-topped all wood table. Metal furniture with wood veneer options for top and sides – birch/maple, walnut, black. Some assembly required.ģ foot coffee table: Sisyphus kinetic sculpture within 3 foot diameter x 18″ tall, tempered glass-topped metal table (exact size may vary). My goal with this Kickstarter is to get Sisyphus into people’s homes for them to enjoy as both furniture and art, but also, to inspire a community of composers to write “music” for it.Įnd Table: Sisyphus kinetic sculpture within 2 foot diameter x 22″ tall, tempered glass-topped metal table (exact size may vary). As a musical instrument plays songs, Sisyphus plays paths. Over time I have come to view Sisyphus as more than a kinetic art piece: it is an instrument. I have been creating Sisyphus sculptures for nearly 20 years, and have 3-meter diameter permanent installations in Switzerland, Germany and Australia. Watching Sisyphus evokes a meditative feeling. In my art, Sisyphus is a kinetic sculpture that rolls a ball through sand, forever creating and erasing beautiful patterns. In Greek mythology, Sisyphus was condemned to roll a boulder up a mountain for all eternity. Designed by Bruce Shapiro, The Sisyphus Table is Kinetic art, technology and design merged in stunning meditative beauty.
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![]() discourse is an open-source community chat.Various of the turnkey options above also allow you to self-host, plus there are Mike Hoye divulges Mozilla’s evaluation of some options. Principle it should be hard for adversaries to spy upon. Keybase, Wire, Wickr and (partially) Riot claim to be host-proof, so in If you just want something efficient for your purposesĪny of those will work, and they offer varying degrees of guarantees about not Some of the features of the social network in terms of telling you not to forget birthdays, Or, dunno if it fits here, but look at this attempt to provide the Similar, a group chat that could be shoehorned into being social. Groupware version of the wire chat client. Mobilize has particular emphasis on community management for NB Facebook pages need to be public to integrate. Group, “a calendar, chat, polls, a database section, a photos section, a filesĪlso integrates “Feeds, Facebook Pages, Slack, Google Drive, Github, Trello, Email.” Groups is a freemium mail group services with, for each It is still presumably prone to unaccountable American politics tantrums.Ĭool addition: Discohook, Webhook notification from Netlify to Discord Thing hosted on a 3rd party server) which means a slightly lower barrier to Of their jurisdiction’s wacky geopolitical tantrums.ĭiscord is like a “fun” themed Slack, (i.e. Million Slack channels of low activity) and it is hosted by a third party with Requires people to learn how to turn on notifications, and you end up with a Its UX is unsatisfactory for ad hoc groups (signing on is hard, and it Towards workplace organising than other chat programs. ![]() Slack is a communication platform somewhat more oriented Now you are responsible for your own security. It’s sort of like its more famous cousin Slack, apparently? I do not know anything about their security history, but they are hosted in the USA FWIW. Stackoverflow teams is goal-oriented Q&A for teams. See Matrix Offers Red Pill to Slack Users Matrix is positioning itself to fill this niche. Slack, which seems to be the aspiration for nearly everything else here.Įlement is the flagship modestly-secure chat system for Matrix. Reputedly end-to-end encrypted chats run by a fancy hipster dotcom.Ī quick perusal seems to indicate it is attempting to be the good bits of It seems to be the dominant force in community-run servers at the moment.ĭo not be confused by the similarity of name to the commercial discord, below. Platform which you can install on your own server. # technology # P2P # decentralized # socialnetwork # privacyĬurrent version: 0.6.There are turnkey technical solutions designed to do this for various use cases. It installs on Windows, Linux and MacOS desktops, and on Android mobile. There are no hidden costs, no ads and no terms of service. It’s a bit like your own private secure Facebook and is actually great for younger children to participate safely. Being P2P it does not require any servers or central services to operate – you connect to, and via, your friends directly, completely out of site of Big Tech. ‘Onion routing’ is used for anonymity and needless to say you don’t need your real-world credentials to register. The devs are also known, and it uses well known PGP encryption which you share directly with your friend to get authenticated. This is similar to Utopia, previously shared, with regard to functionality and peer-to-peer operation, but unlike Utopia this one is fully open source, is not blockchain based, and starts out with only connecting to your known friends.
If you can flip a pan, do it now to emulsify the pasta water and butter so that it clings to the pasta. Coat the pasta well, cooking for about 1 minute longer. ![]() Add the pasta into the pan and the ½ stick of butter.Use the spoon to scrape up the good flavor bits on the bottom of the pan. Add ½ cup of pasta water to the pan and mix with a wooden spoon.You won't need all the pasta water, but it's good to save just in case. Reserve 2 cups of pasta water and set aside right before draining the pasta.To the same pan add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and saute the garlic until nicely golden (about 2 minutes).When finished place the shrimp on a plate, tent with foil, and set aside.The objective is to cook the shrimp right to the done point but not overcook them. They will be nontranslucent and very firm and plump when touched. Don't be afraid to cut one open to check if they're done. A good way to cook shrimp is to spread them out and flip them after 2 minutes. Roughly 4 minutes depending on their size. Saute the shrimp until cooked through.Be sure to reserve at least 1 cup of pasta water before draining. Basically, undercook the pasta by 1-2 minutes. Also, start boiling the pasta in salted water (2 tablespoons kosher salt per gallon of water) to "al dente". Zest the lemon and give any longer strands a chop.Place clean and dry shrimp in a bowl with ½ teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, and ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper.I like to buy peeled and deveined raw 21-25 per pound size. I usually have a bag of uncooked frozen shrimp in my freezer to use in a pinch.Ĭostco and Whole Foods sell affordable 2-pound packs of frozen shrimp. I also try and keep shrimp on hand as well. My Grandmother and Mother always stored parsley this way. When I need some fresh parsley, I grab a pack or two from the freezer. ![]() I take a good size handful, enough for 1 pound of pasta, and wrap it in foil. Pro Tip: If you buy a large bunch of parsley or it's growing too fast in your garden, divide it up, and freeze it. Not everyone has fresh parsley or shrimp on hand, but I've made it a point to always include parsley on my weekly shopping list because I use it so frequently in many of our pasta recipes. ![]() And be sure to leave some pasta water to add to the pan.For the most part, this recipe requires household staples, such as lemon, butter, and garlic. If you have to toss the pasta in a pan with sauce then cook it at least one minute less. You should never stop the cooking, even when you are making a cold pasta salad, let it cool by adding a drizzle of olive oil to prevent it from sticking.ĭrain the pasta al dente, this is done by tasting, if it has a bite to it it’s ready, nothing worse than mushy pasta. Never pass the freshly drained pasta under running tap water. This allows the pasta to achieve an even cooking, be sure to stir frequently while it is cooking. Add the salt only when the water has reached a boil and never before.Īfter adding the pasta to the pot, bring it back to a boil and keep it at a boil while the pasta is cooking. Always cover the pot when boiling the water, but remove it once the pasta has been added.Ĭalculate about 5g (1 teaspoon) of salt for every litre (quart) of water. Be sure to choose the correct size pot, you don’t want the water to reach the rim and overflow, because pasta, when cooked, can increase in volume up to three times. Always cook the pasta in enough water, you will need 4 cups (1 litre) for 3 1/2 ounces (100 grams) of pasta. They are a difficult breed to generalize due to each individual dog’s uniqueness. Contact our Customer Service Department with any questions or call 888-PET-DOOR.The Cavalier King Charles spaniel’s temperament varies, but they are all attention-seekers and extremely affectionate. Our doors come in sizes ranging from Small to Extra-Large to accommodate dogs from a 6-pound Chihuahua to the largest 220 pound Mastiff. PlexiDor Dog Doors are available in standard and electronic models in white and bronze. With a dog door, the bathroom is available on their terms. It is important in potty training to make access available when your dog needs it. If this is the case, a PlexiDor Dog Door is the solution. Strictly indoor pets, Cavaliers may have trouble with housetraining. Cavaliers are known to chase birds, rabbits, and other small prey. Irritating, but not as dangerous, once on the hunt for their prey, they won’t return to your frantic calls. While Cavs are easy to train with positive reinforcements and food rewards, they are still easily distracted by their prey drive and if not on a leash may go darting into traffic after a squirrel. This breed is best when they can be home with someone. ![]() So much so they do not like to be left alone for long periods of time. They are affectionate with children, get along well with other dogs, and adore their people. It is said their tails are in constant motion. Although they may bark when the doorbell rings, they are quite friendly with strangers. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel possesses a very even temper. They prefer a moderate temperature.īlenheim Colored Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Cavalier Temperament They don’t do well in heat or cold though. Cavaliers can do dog sports or lounge on the couch all day, either works great for them. The Cavalier will match their owner’s activity level. Although they do well at these types of activities, they are also content with a short walk or even just a romp in the yard. Some Cavaliers have even been known to hunt. Exercise Needsĭon’t let that petite frame fool you, the playful Cavalier is athletic and does great at dog sports like flyball, agility, obedience, and rally. The Black and Tan coloration is black all over with tan markings and the Ruby is a solid reddish brown. The Tricolor exhibits black markings on a white body with tan tips over the eyes, on the cheeks and underside of tail. The Blenheim is chestnut on a white background. The most common is the Blenheim, named for the Duke of Marlborough, who kept the breed alive. The graceful Cavaliers come in four colors. Some owners choose to keep their feet groomed and trimmed down to keep them tidy. There is feathering on the ears, chest, legs, feet, and tail. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel has a medium length coat that is silky to the touch and may be slightly wavy. While overall a low shedding dog, they do shed seasonally in the fall and spring and should be brushed more often during these times to keep matting from occurring. As a droopy-eared dog, their ears need to be cleaned on a regular basis. Trim the nails once a month or when they make a clicking sound on the floor. They require regular brushing 3-4 times a week and a bath every one to two weeks. The Cavalier is a relatively low maintenance breed. ![]() ![]() The breed was officially recognized by the American Kennel Club in March 1995 making it the AKC’s 140 th breed.īlack and Tan Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Cavalier Hair Care The name Cavalier King Charles Spaniel was given to set it apart from the current King Charles Spaniel now known in America as the English Toy Spaniel. In 1928, a dog was found matching the description and a breed club was formed. In 1920, Roswell Eldridge, an American, began looking for a spaniel that resembled the dogs in the old pictures of royalty. However, there was no standard for the type and size of spaniels bred. The toy spaniel became almost extinct except at Blenheim Palace where the Duke of Marlborough continued to breed a red and white coloration. ![]() After the death of Charles II, popularity for these toy spaniels waned and the favored dog of the Tudors, the pug, gained favor. The dog was popular with European nobility during the Renaissance and Mary’s son and grandson Charles I and Charles II of England kept these dogs as well. This breed dates back to the 16 th century and Mary, Queen of Scots. History of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel These gentle, cheerful dogs make wonderful therapy dogs. In 2021, they ranked number fifteen on the American Kennel Club’s Most Popular Dog Breed List. They stand 12-13 inches tall at the shoulder and weigh 13-18 pounds. The Cavalier is one of the largest dogs in the Toy Breed Group of the American Kennel Club. ![]() Hell, he argues can be made into a livable, even pleasurable place. He finds no profit in war with God or in doing nothing. Milton makes the point about reason straightforwardly at the end of Belial's speech by referring to it as "words cloth'd in reason's garb" (226), as opposed to simply words of reason.īelial's persuasive speech for nothing is followed by the practical, materialistic assessment of Mammon. Milton, in fact, introduces Belial as fair and handsome on the outside but "false and hollow" within (112). Belial's sophistry is not as corrupting as Beelzebub's and Satan's fraud will be, but it is still a sin of reason. The use of reason for evil was theologically the greatest sin because reason separates man from animals. In terms of evil, Moloch uses reason for corrupt purposes. Belial also suggests the possibility that at some point God might allow the fallen angels back into Heaven, though these arguments seem specious at best and simply an excuse for cowardly inactivity. He, in fact, rises to speak so quickly that the assembly is not able to respond to Moloch's idea. Belial wishes to avoid war and action, but he couches his arguments so skillfully that he answers possible objections from Moloch before those objections can be raised. His basic argument is that the devils should do nothing. In contrast to Moloch, Belial as a character type is a sophist, a man skilled in language, an intellectual who uses his powers to deceive and confuse. And for Moloch, the "furious king" (VI, 357), violence defines his character. Unthinking violence is the result of lack of control of the will. In Moloch, the reader sees a straightforward example of the evil that comes from the will. In the Renaissance, these categories still dominated much thought concerning the nature of evil. In the Inferno, Dante had divided evils into three broad categories: sins of appetite, sins of will, and sins of reason. But, moreover, the attitude toward violence exhibited by Moloch reveals a particular type of evil. He is for continued war and unconcerned about the consequences. Like Diomedes in the Iliad, he is not adept in speech, but he does know how to fight. For example, Moloch, the first to speak, is the unthinking man of action. In his speech, each devil reveals both the characteristics of his personality and the type of evil he represents. Further the debates also seem based on the many meetings that Milton attended in his various official capacities. The council of demons that begins Book II recalls the many assemblies of heroes in both the Iliad and the Aeneid. The second section deals with Satan's voyage out of Hell with Sin and Death - the only extended allegory in Paradise Lost. The first is the debate among the devils concerning the proper course of action. ![]() As Satan creates the path from Hell to Earth, Sin and Death follow him, constructing a broad highway.īook II divides into two large sections. From Chaos, Satan learns that Earth is suspended from Heaven by a golden chain, and he immediately begins to make his way there. ![]() Satan ventures forth into the realm of Chaos and Night, the companions that inhabit the void that separates Hell from Heaven. ![]() Satan persuades Sin to open the gates, which she does, but she cannot close them again. Across from Sin is her phantom-like son, Death. All around her waist are hellish, barking dogs. At Hell's Gate, he is confronted by his daughter, Sin, a being whose upper torso is that of a beautiful woman but whose lower body is serpent-like. Each speaker offers a different attitude concerning a solution for their Hellish predicament: Moloch proposes open warfare on Heaven Belial proposes that they do nothing Mammon argues that Hell may not be so bad, that it can be livable, even comfortable, if all the devils will work to improve it and Beelzebub, Satan's mouthpiece, argues that the only way to secure revenge on Heaven is to corrupt God's newest creation: Man.īeelzebub's (Satan's) plan carries the day, and Satan begins his journey up from Hell. Four of the devils speak - Moloch, Belial, Mammon, and Beelzebub - with Beelzebub being Satan's mouthpiece. At the start of Book II, Satan sits on his throne like a Middle Eastern potentate and addresses the assembled devils as to the course of action they should follow. ![]() These tools are preinstalled on Windows 10. It's coupled with a suite of software tools called Windows Security, formerly known as Windows Defender Security Center. Microsoft Defender Antivirus doesn't provide holistic endpoint protection on its own. This fact allows Microsoft Defender Antivirus to quickly and efficiently scan your computer without impacting system performance. It's made to operate seamlessly for PCs running on Windows 10. Microsoft Defender Antivirus comes free as part of the OS. If you currently use a PC running on a Microsoft Windows operating system (OS), you already have it. Microsoft Defender Antivirus has one purpose: to protect your computers from malware. Let's examine the new version to see if it's the best virus protection for your needs. The current Defender product incorporates features such as machine learning, data analysis, and Microsoft's cloud computing infrastructure to deliver improved device protection for your organization. They're vulnerable without endpoint security software to protect them. Computers, referred to as "endpoints" by Information Technology (IT) teams, are common targets for cyberattacks. Not so for the latest edition, released in 2020 as Microsoft Defender Antivirus.įormerly called Windows Defender, this software protects your computer from a specific class of cyber threat called malware, which includes computer viruses and spyware. Past versions were less effective at protecting your computer. ![]() Microsoft, as one of the biggest brands in the personal computer market, offered antivirus software for years. ![]() ![]() In fact, it is thought that the exchange, permutatio, of wax candles symbolized Sol Invictus, the unconquered sun, as part of the winter solstice tradition. The ancient Romans also celebrated the solstitium, or winter solstice, at the approximate mid-way point between the Ides of December (December 13th) and the Kalends of January (January 1st), corresponding to our Winter Solstice on December 21st. The Saturnalia was an occasion for celebration, visits to friends, and the presentation of gifts, particularly cerei, wax candles, and again, sigillaria, clay dolls. After sacrifice in the Temple of Saturnus, the celebrants would enjoy a public banquet, then go out to the streets shouting the holiday greeting “IO Saturnalia!” for all to hear. The Temple of Saturnus, thought by many to be the oldest Roman temple recorded by the pontiffs’ annals, had been dedicated on the Saturnalia. “These sigilla were sometimes made of clay, in which case their worth was but trifling, unless the workmanship possessed unusual merit those made of marble, Corinthian bronze, silver, or gold, were, however, frequently of considerable value.” In 1899, Emile Thomas wrote in Roman Life Under the Caesars, “These statuettes were frequently made in the likeness of some divinity, such as Hercules, Minerva, Apollo Sauroctonus, Victory, or of some celebrated mythological character, e.g. The exchange of gifts, the singing of songs, and the dedication of specific foods at meals, all characterized the festival.Īccording to Macrobius, the celebration of the Saturnalia was extended with the Sigillaria, so named for the small earthenware figurines which were sold in Roman shops and given as gifts to children. During the festival, the Romans decorated their homes with evergreen wreaths, called sertae, bearing red berries. ![]() The customary use in December of red and green, representing perennial foliage and berries, dates back to the Roman Saturnalia. Federal-Hoffman has since split, and Federal is currently owned by Vista Outdoor. However, in 1988, Pentair Inc., a diversified manufacturer based in Minnesota, agreed to acquire FC Holdings Inc., the holding company for Federal-Hoffman Inc., for $175 million in cash and the assumption of debt. The two companies were united under the name Federal-Hoffman, Inc and taken private during the sale. In 1985, Federal was sold to a group of private investors including Kelso & Company, BancBoston Capital, and members of the management team. Federal also owned Hoffman Engineering, a company that made electronic enclosures. Horn introduced Federal's Premium line of centerfire rifle and shotshell ammunition. Federal ranked 59th among United States corporations in the value of World War II military production. $1.3 billion in 2010) to build and operate the $30 million Twin City Ordnance Plant. In the next year, Federal won an $87 million contract from the United States government (approx. In 1940 the British Purchasing Commission contracted 1.4 million mortar ignition cartridges (essentially a type of blank 12-gauge shotgun cartridge). Horn launched a distribution plan that involved merchandising Federal products in grocery stores, barbershops, and filling stations. Horn took control of the plant and refounded Federal Cartridge Corporation. The end of the First World War led to factory's closure in 1920. Due to conflicts with investors, the brothers left the company in early 1917 for the American Cartridge Company seven years later this firm was acquired by Federal. The original Federal Cartridge and Machine Company was founded during the period of increased ammo demand during the First World War, when brothers Harry and Louis Sherman, experienced in the industry, found investors to establish a small plant on the eastern outskirts of Anoka, Minnesota to make shotgun shells. ![]() With a workforce of nearly 1,500, Federal manufactures shotshell, centerfire, and rimfire ammunition and components. Federal Premium Ammunition is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Vista Outdoor, located in Anoka, Minnesota. But for safe indoor use (low VOCs, less odor) with lower durability, waterborne aerosols should get your preference. If you consider it for long-lasting outdoor projects, gloss oil-based units can do the job best.You should get the oil-based, anti-UV sprays for exterior projects, while waterborne spray will suit indoor wooden surfaces more. ![]()
![]() Use the cellphone to call 911, lie that the wife committed suicide, and then give the cop the watch. The cop will murder the wife and tell players to call the police. Let him stand up and free himself, then calmly go back to the couch and wait. Once the cop starts to wake up, tell him you are innocent and agree to work with him. Wait for him to shock himself, now loot only a single zip tie from his inventory and bind his hands. Now go to the bedroom and flip the light switch only once, enter the closest and get the cellphone, and then wait inside for the cop to break in (it will go faster if the front door is unlocked and open). Similar to the above prerequisites, drug the wife’s water with sleeping pills and grab the watch from the bathroom vent. Once he shows up, openly confess to being a murderer and let her give over the watch to him. Give the watch to the wife and agree with her to wait for the cop to arrive. Pick up the kitchen knife, enter the bathroom, close the door, open the vent with the knife, and take the watch. Sadly, in the few minutes I had with the demo, I left with more questions than answers, but you'd better believe I'm going to dive back in and sort out whatever mess we've gotten ourselves into the next time 12 Minutes comes around.During this timeline, once learning about the nanny immediately tell the wife that you now remember killing her father. You have to suss out which combination of things actually matter and which don't, which will lead to certain conversations and which won't, and what order of events must be completed in order to either escape your fate or let it play out and make sense of the whole crazy thing. something, it's an essential part of games like these. While it's a little silly that the man and wife of the piece drink tap water out of mugs while sharing a lovingly prepared (or purchased) dessert in celebration of. Should you attempt to interfere, you're more than likely going to get taken out as well, and possibly killed, which is where your time-loop starts all over again. Your supposed-to-be-romantic evening is interrupted by an intruder at the door, someone claiming to be a cop who quite quickly subdues your wife and ties her up. Silliness aside, the premise of 12 Minutes is kinda rough. ![]() (Surprisingly, McAvoy's performance was the weakest of the bunch in my short time with the game.) 12 Minutes allows for stupidity, thankfully, giving players the freedom to experiment and try things out, even things that will obviously end poorly for McAvoy's protagonist character. If, that is, you're like me and you do something stupid. That's the main thrust of 12 Minutes, though sometimes you'll ruin your own life all by yourself. So while the game doesn't make you walk across the iconic patterened carpet from The Shining outside of your apartment at the start of every iteration, it does make you go through the same motions: Greet your wife, prepare to enjoy a celebration of your relationship, and watch it all fall apart as an intruder ruins your lives forever. That's by design, of course, because the more you play this game, the more you learn, and the more quickly you're able to change the outcome of the repeating time loop. ![]() Of all the demos I got to play during Tribeca Games, 12 Minutes was the shortest. Coming soon to Xbox Series X, Xbox One, and PC. Featuring James McAvoy, Daisy Ridley, and Willem Dafoe. ![]() TWELVE MINUTES is an interactive thriller about a man trapped in a time loop. But does the narrative live up to the talent behind the scenes? So when James McAvoy, Daisy Ridley, and Willem Dafoe were announced as the A-list cast of characters in the game, the news overshadowed the solid (and sometimes silly) time-loop survival story that's the driving force of the interactive title. Sometimes, as in the case of Annapurna Interactive's release of Luis Antonio's game Twelve Minutes, you need to roll out the voice cast to get attention. Sometimes a game needs a little more than a narrative hook to get people interested. Our intent is to give you a sense of what makes these games unique, how well the games executed the developers' vision, and to put them on your radar before everyone you know is playing them. Please keep in mind that these reviews are based on demos, all of which vary in length from 20 minutes to an hour, and are not necessarily fully representative of the final, finished game. This title and other worthy competitors are vying for awards in the first-ever games category at the long-running festival. Editor's Note: The following demo review opportunity came courtesy of Tribeca Games. |