![]() The original plaster had been taken down to the ground floor slab, only noticeable one I'd removed the skirting.With this in mind, I want to challenge you to think if it's worth it, and whether the benefit outweighs the time, effort & cost.Īs mention in the intro, My dining room plaster definitely required replacing for two main reasons: Replacing plaster is a big undertaking - I've produce a whole course on the topic covering 6 extensive blogs posts. REASONS FOR REPLACING PLASTER - THE PROS & CONS A metal detector or cable detection tool - If you're unsure about cables.A good one will set you back only £15-£20. Wide Angled SDS Chisel Bit - Don't go cheap on the chisel bit, otherwise it'll only snap mid way through a very dusty operation.SDS drill - I used my Bosch Professional and it worked a treat, very reliable bit of kit. ![]() To make the job much easier, quicker and safer (I'll explain why further down), you'll need: My stairs and landing are about the same. As a guide, my 3.6m x 3.6m dining room produced about a ton and a half of waste (roughly 1 cubic metre). A skip - its size depends on the amount of plaster to take off and the thickness of it (I came across plaster that was one inch thick in some places!).Wide metal spatula - (for scraping the walls down afterwards, so an old one that you're not too bothered about would be best).Protective Equipment - such as a good dust mask, protective gloves, ear defenders and goggles.Masking Tape - to tape the sheets in position.Sheets - to lay on the floor (old bed sheets, thin plastic sheets or membrane).A vacuum cleaner, dustpan and brush - also, a specialist carpet cleaner if the room has carpets.Hammer/mallet and bolster - A bolster is a chunky chisel type of tool.Even the scrap bits that were too short to do anything useful with were good- as kindling.As a minimum, you would need (all links open in a new tab in Amazon by the way): We have used them to build garden trellises and other crafty stuff. The plaster has to go to the dump, unfortunately, but the lath strips, if you save them into long enough pieces, can be useful. Even my professional nail gun wouldn't touch them. If the studs are hardwood like ours are, you'll be predrilling and screwing to get those 2x4's sistered on. That's too far for drywall for it to be stable and solid-feeling. A lot of the older homes were built 24" on center. if your existing studs are further apart than 16" on center, then add in some studs between them. Sister some 2x4's onto the existing studs, and attach the drywall to those. It is an exercise in futility putting drywall on studs where plaster had been. Many nails would break off when I tried to extract them. I nicknamed it "The Big Ole Bust-It-Up Bar". Did I mention some of the boards have branches still sticking out of them? It really is like they chopped down whatever trees were there and made boards whatever size the trees were. Most of the studs are hardwood and not any particular size. We bought a 150 year old pile of a house, which is partially drywall over log cabin, and partially plaster. "Also learned that the framing under plaster walls is not suitable for drywall."
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![]() Pawn - Pawns (shown above) are your general grunts. Let's quickly run down each piece on this chessboard, what it does and what it looks like: You'll need to place pieces a few moves in advance, consider whether it's worth sacrificing pieces to get your opponent's pieces off the board and try to set up a checkmate, which occurs when the opponent's king cannot move without being taken during the next turn and must admit defeat.Įvery different piece can only move in a certain way. Every piece on the board is able to eliminate other pieces, and the enemy team is looking to thin your ranks. However, that's much easier said than done. ![]() The goal of chess is technically quite simple: capture the player's King while protecting your own King. Let's quickly run down the basics of chess. If you are down to solve this puzzle, quicksave and then get ready to play. You'll unlock an inventory upgrade for your troubles, but if it's just not clicking for you, there's no harm in leaving and coming back when you're ready. It's worth noting now that this is entirely optional. ![]() It won't slip for just any tactic, meaning you have to set up a crafty checkmate if you really want to end the game. Chess is a difficult game and the AI that plays against you on this board is no joke. And B) it requires you to understand how to play chess. This is a really difficult puzzle to try and teach because A) the board is randomized for each player. Play How to Solve the Delta Grove Chess Puzzle ![]() The Blendjet earned a perfect score of 5 out of 5 for effectiveness and ease of cleaning. Very effective for those who are busy and need to mix quickly.” Testing Notes: “It's a sleek and modern take on protein blending. And after adding two scoops of protein powder to the well-labeled cup, she pressed the button and, within one minute, had a clump-free, frothy, and smooth protein shake. With compact portability, a long-lasting charge, and a 6-point stainless steel blade, the Blendjet 2 is a portable blender machine.įor the purposes of this test, our tester used the device to make a protein shake. It’s a versatile product that’s well worth the money, according to our tester. ![]() This vessel does far more than a classic shaker cup-it can blend things like ice, frozen fruit, leafy greens, and more. Key Specs: Capacity: 28 ounces | Material: BPA-free plastic | Blending Mechanism: Jaxx mixer | Insulated: No | Dishwasher Safe: No It’s efficient, effective, and easy to maintain-all you can ask for in a quality shaker bottle. GNC’s Pro Performance shaker cup does everything it's intended to do. Consulting with your healthcare provider is always a good idea," says Allison Knott, MS, RDN, CSSD. What the Experts Say: "If you have any allergies, sensitivities, or other contraindications with medications you're taking, you should be cautious when choosing a protein powder. It is simple and affordable, and sometimes that's all you need.” Testing Notes: “This product does everything it is intended to do. No residue or odor was left behind, according to our tester. After enjoying a clump-free protein shake, our tester cleaned out the bottle with ease. The shaker comes with a Jaxx mixer that was quick to eliminate any clumps-earning the bottle a 4.8 out of 5 for effectiveness. Our tester loved the bottle’s design and appreciated the top handle for easy, on-the-go use. But it performed exceptionally well compared to the rest of the products we tested, making it an obvious choice for our best overall spot. ![]() At such a great value, it would have been our best budget pick. GNC’s Pro Performance shaker cup is lightweight, easy to carry, and (most importantly) provides a smooth serving of protein. A registered dietitian from our Review Board also reviewed the contents of this article for accuracy and how to evaluate shaker bottles. They assessed each bottle for design, effectiveness, and ease of cleaning-rating each bottle on a scale from 1 (would not recommend) to 5 (highly recommend) in each key category. We used tester insights and scores to find the best shaker bottles on the market today. Under the guidance of Knott, six of our expert testers evaluated 29 top-rated shaker bottles. To find the best shaker bottles on the market, we shook things up in The Verywell Testing Lab. ![]() Whether you're looking to gain muscle mass or need added protein in your diet, there are a lot of different uses for protein powder, says Allison Knott, MS, RDN, CSSD, a board-certified specialist in sports nutrition who guided our testers on test day. “They make it incredibly convenient to meet your daily protein needs when solid foods alone aren’t enough.” “Shaker bottles are a convenient way to shake up anything liquid you might need to mix: greens supplements to drink, powdered medicine, or even homemade salad dressing,” Ellyn Ferriter, MPH, CPT, certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor at Life Time, says. This part-kitchen-appliance part-workout-accessory totes contents that can aid on-the-go nutritional needs, improve post-workout recovery, and facilitate muscle-building gains. Alongside the smartwatch, gym towel, and set of earbuds, the shaker bottle has become a fitness gear staple to round out any dedicated gym-goer’s starter pack. ![]() An option to resolve DNS queries over a configured SOCKS proxy, allowing access to TOR hidden services.A new BApp Store feature, allowing quick and easy installation of extensions written by other Burp users.Support for extensions written in Python and Ruby.A new powerful extensibility API, enabling extensions to customize Burp's behavior in much more powerful ways. ![]() A new Extender tool, allowing dynamic loading and unloading of multiple extensions.Support for PKCS#11 client SSL certificates contained in smart cards and physical tokens.It helps you record, analyze or replay your web requests while you are browsing a web application.Burp Suite Free Edition contains significant new features added since v1.5, including: Overall, Burp Suite Free Edition lets you achieve everything you need, in a smart way. ![]() Firstly, you need to load at least 100 tokens, then capture all the requests. You can also use the HTTP protocol by checking the proper box from the Target tab.Īnother tool that automates testing tasks is called Sequencer, which analyzes the quality of randomness in an application’s session tokens. Simply set the host name and the port number, define one or more payload sets and you are done. The Intruder tool enables you to perform attacks against web apps. Then the utility monitors all the transferred bytes and queued requests. You are able to add new scope by selecting the protocol and specifying the host name or the IP range. With the help of Spider, you can crawl an application to locate its content and functionality. Using tools such as Intruder, Repeater, Sequencer and Comparer you are able to carry out different actions with ease. The previously mentioned utility gives you complete control over all the actions you want to perform and get detailed information and analysis about the web applications you are testing. Finally, you need to configure the browser to be able to send HTTP requests through the app without problems. ![]() The second thing you are required to do is to configure your browser to use the app’s proxy listener as its HTTP proxy server. You should see an entry in the table with the Running check box ticked. Simply navigate to the Proxy tab and take a look in the Proxy Listeners section. The first thing you need to do is to confirm that the app’s proxy listener is active. This way, if you want to perform any kind of testing, you need to configure the browser to work with it. The main window displays all the available tools you can choose from and set each one’s settings the way you want.īeing designed to work alongside your browser, the application functions as an HTTP proxy, thus all the HTTP/s traffic from your browser passes through the utility. It is highly configurable and comes with useful features to assist experienced testers with their work. The utility is easy-to-use and intuitive and does not require you to perform advanced actions in order to analyze, scan and exploit web apps. It gives you full control, letting you combine advanced manual techniques with various tools that seamlessly work together to support the entire testing process. Burp Suite is a reliable and practical platform that provides you with a simple means of performing security testing of web applications. ![]() The ossicles are, in order from the eardrum to the inner ear (from superficial to deep): the malleus, incus, and stapes, terms that in Latin are translated as the hammer, anvil, and stirrup. In what order do the ossicles vibrate during hearing? The word is Latin for ‘hammer’ or ‘mallet’. It connects with the incus, and is attached to the inner surface of the eardrum. The malleus, or hammer, is a hammer-shaped small bone or ossicle of the middle ear. Once the sound waves reach the inner ear, they are converted into electrical impulses. They send the sound waves to the inner ear and into the fluid-filled hearing organ (cochlea). The vibrations are then passed to 3 tiny bones in the middle ear called the ossicles. Stirrup (stapes) attached to the membrane-covered opening that connects the middle ear with the inner ear (oval window) What do the 3 bones in the ear do? Where is the anvil in the ear?Īnvil (incus) in the middle of the chain of bones. These three ossicles connect the tympanic membrane to the inner ear allowing for the transmission of sound waves. The middle ear consists of the tympanic membrane and the bony ossicles called the malleus, incus, and stapes. The incus is so-called because of its resemblance to an anvil (Latin: Incus). The incus receives vibrations from the malleus, to which it is connected laterally, and transmits these to the stapes medially. The anvil-shaped small bone is one of three ossicles in the middle ear. Read More: What is an Endo sponge? Why is anvil called incus? If infection spreads, serious complication can arise including hearing loss, bone infection, blood clots, brain abscess, and meningitis. It may come back periodically (recur) in some individuals. Mastoiditis can be cured if treated with antibiotics right away. The vibrations then move to the inner ear. The incus transmits vibrations from the malleus to the stapes. The incus, also known as the anvil, is the middle of three small bones in the middle ear. The formal names for these bones are: malleus (hammer), incus (anvil), and stapes (stirrup). Collectively, they are known as the ossicles. The hammer, anvil and stirrup are tiny bones that are located in the human middle ear. Where are the formal names of the hammer anvil and stirrup? Together they form a short chain that crosses the middle ear and transmits vibrations caused by sound waves from the eardrum membrane to the liquid of the inner ear. The malleus, or hammer, the incus, or anvil, and the stapes, or stirrup. What is the function of hammer anvil and stirrup bones? What houses the malleus incus and stapes?.What is the purpose of the malleus incus and stapes?.What is the strongest bone in your body?.Which is the smallest bone in the human body?.What bones does the incus articulates with?.What are the symptoms of a mastoid infection?.In what order do the ossicles vibrate during hearing?.What are the three ossicles of the ear?.Where are the formal names of the hammer anvil and stirrup?. ![]() What is the function of hammer anvil and stirrup bones?. ![]() This allows quick vertical movement, and can even prevent fall damage if used at the correct time. ![]() To help get to these far-off locations faster, players once again start off with a jetpack. Jax’s old friends will assist when meeting him, while rivals are still scornful. Factions like the Albs, Clerics, and Berserkers are still on the home turf, but the personnel has changed. While Magalan is geographically identical to the first title, ELEX II populates the world with new encounters and adventures. ELEX II does emphasize this to try and encourage players to mostly explore, find missions off the beaten path, and leave the main story for later. Adam could give a request to a level 2, unarmored Jax that takes him halfway across Magalan to face a horde of heavily armed snipers, all capable of massacring the player in two hits. Unfortunately, many of these quest chains have little semblance of balancing, progression, or suggested minimum level. Jax will need to undergo many other sub-quests to free up the support of the person they really want. However, even his closest allies like Nasty and Angrim are too busy with their own affairs to help. Soon it becomes clear that Jax will need to recruit others to help man the base while he is out adventuring. This at first includes killing wild animals, defeating Skyand scouting parties, and fortifying Bastion’s outer defenses. The first order of business is to improve The 6th Power base known as Bastion. There is notable favoritism in tone towards supporting the magical Berserkers, being mistrustful of Elex consuming Albs, and loathing other factions like the Outlaws and Morkons. Characters, events, and places fly by without much explanation, with a clear focus on returning players that already cleared the original ELEX. Players are immediately whisked into the world of Magalan with only sparse exposition. In a twist of fate, Jax is saved by Hybrid’s former human host, Adam Dawkins who plans to raise a new faction - the 6th Power - to save humanity. However, an unexpected new alien threat called the Skyand has arrived. The world settled for a time, allowing Jax and Caja to raise a son, Dex. Commander Jax rebelled against the Albs, and along with the Berserker Caja destroyed the technological Hybrid. Piranha Bytes has canonized the most popular player choices from the first entry. The game is once again published by THQ Nordic. ELEX II is the action RPG follow-up to Piranha Bytes’ 2017 ELEX. ![]() Get this value by adding the numbers associated with only the vowels in your name. This number gives a peek into your secret longings and motivations. You obtain this figure by assigning numbers to each letter of your entire name. This is the number that has to do with goals, talents and physical / emotional wellbeing. It resonates with your karmic mission in this lifetime. This number is based on the date you were born, including the year. Numerologists feel this number is most important. ![]() In this Pythagorean System of Numerology (what we use), your name and your birth date represent your “Be-ing”, and experts in this field further break down this basic information into specific sub-categories: How to find your Numerology Numbers (Life Path, Destiny, Compatibility, Soul Urge, & Career) ![]() Mind, you there’s some blurring here so consider this a very general observation and one that skims only the very surface of the information Numerology provides. It’s thought that odd numbers are masculine and even numbers have feminine characteristics. One of the orders of life is gender – namely male and female. Are Numerology Numbers Male or Female?īy their very construct, numbers represent order. The artist Prince used four digits in naming his albums and even in the way he priced tour tickets. Others use Biblical numerology in an effort to secure prosperity. Some brokers use it in predicting the stock market. Unless something dramatic happens in your reality that would support a numerological transformation, the grass may not be greener with a new name at all.īefore we go further with our examination you might be interested to know that Numerology has been used in some surprising sectors. ![]() Many drugs are broken down (metabolized) with the help of a vital enzyme called CYP3A4 in the small intestine. “When there is too much drug in the blood, you may have more side effects.”įor example, if you drink a lot of grapefruit juice while taking certain statin drugs to lower cholesterol, too much of the drug may stay in your body, increasing your risk for liver and muscle damage that can lead to kidney failure. With most drugs that are affected by grapefruit juice, “the juice lets more of the drug enter the blood,” says Shiew Mei Huang, Ph.D., of the FDA. How Grapefruit Juice Can Interfere With Medications What other fruits or juices may also affect your drug in a similar way to grapefruit juice.How much, if any, grapefruit juice you can have.Talk to your health care provider or pharmacist, and read any information provided with your prescription or non-prescription (OTC) drug to find out: The severity of the interaction can be different depending on the person, the drug, and the amount of grapefruit juice you drink. Grapefruit juice does not affect all the drugs in the categories above. Some antihistamines, such as Allegra (fexofenadine).Some drugs that treat abnormal heart rhythms, such as Pacerone and Cordarone tablet (both amiodarone).Some corticosteroids that treat Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, such as Entocort EC and Uceris tablet (both budesonide).Some anti-anxiety drugs, such as BuSpar (buspirone).Some organ-transplant rejection drugs, such as Neoral and Sandimmune capsule or oral solution (both cyclosporine).Some drugs that treat high blood pressure, such as Procardia and Adalat CC (both nifedipine).Some statin drugs to lower cholesterol, such as Zocor (simvastatin) and Lipitor (atorvastatin).Here are examples of some types of drugs that grapefruit juice can cause problems (interact) with: Food and Drug Administration has required that some prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs generally taken by mouth include warnings against drinking grapefruit juice or eating grapefruit while taking the drug. ![]() Grapefruit juice and grapefruit can affect the way your medicines work, and that food and drug interaction can be a concern. Grapefruit has vitamin C and potassium, nutrients your body needs to work properly. Grapefruit juice and grapefruit can be part of a healthy diet. ![]() ![]() Both powertrains contain six-speed automatics and optional all-wheel-drive systems, with front-wheel-drive being standard. The second generation Equinox is available standard with a 2.4-liter I4 engine produced in Tonawanda, New York and Spring Hill, Tennessee, with a 3.0-liter V6 engine is available as an option. ![]() However, in October 2015 the Equinox was reintroduced in Mexico to replace the Captiva Sport for the 2016 model year. Sales of the Chevrolet Equinox to Mexico were stopped after the 2011 model year. Marketing of Chevrolet Equinox resumed in Mexico in late November 2009, for the 2010 model year after a year of absence. Earlier 2010 models had the GM badges on the front doors, but were later deleted. ![]() The second generation Equinox was built with a pair of upgraded gasoline direct injection engines, with better fuel economy claimed by GM. It is built on a stiffened version of the same "Theta" platform used in the previous model. The 2010 Equinox went on sale in June 2009. The second generation Equinox was announced by GM on December 21, 2008, and debuted at the 2009 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. GM also prominently promoted the GXP in television advertisements by touting its horsepower advantage over the BMW X3, in an effort to brand Pontiac more as a direct, low-cost rival to BMW. GM stated the Equinox Sport was the first vehicle to reflect its more cautious naming standards. Optional features included navigation, heated sport leather seats, DVD entertainment system, a sunroof and all-wheel drive. The GXP had twin hood scoops, hydraulic power-assisted steering (as opposed to the electric power-assisted standard Torrent), improved interior trim with unique gauges, and a dual chrome-tipped exhaust. The lower stance is accented by the 18-inch 5-spoke chrome wheels and the absence of the roof rack, giving them a smoother design flow compared to the standard models. These models also received a 1 in (25 mm) lowered ride height with a performance-tuned suspension and unique front and rear body kits. This larger and more powerful (264 hp (197 kW 268 PS) or 40% increase) engine allowed acceleration from 0 to 60 mph (0 to 97 km/h) in under seven seconds. Featuring a 3.6-liter LY7 DOHC V6 engine and a 6-speed automatic transmission (with Manual Tap Up/Down shifting capability). The Chevrolet Equinox was not sold in Mexico during the 2009 model year.įor the 20 model years, GM offered different versions of the Equinox and Torrent called Sport/SS and GXP, respectively. Starting with the 2008 model year, the Equinox Sport and Pontiac GXP were available with a 3.6-liter V6 engine that was made in the United States. The 3.4 L LNJ V6 engine is made in China (by Shanghai GM), while the Aisin AF33 transmission is made in Japan. The first generation Equinox and Torrent were produced exclusively at the CAMI Automotive GM/ Suzuki joint venture plant in Ingersoll, Ontario, Canada. For 2007, the instrument cluster got a redesign with a trip computer display, replacing the Saturn-sourced unit. They are not designed for serious off-roading like the truck-based Chevrolet Tahoe and Chevrolet TrailBlazer.įor the 2006 model year, GM updated the Equinox for the first time, adding GM badges on the front doors, as well as recoloring the dashboard panel from grey to black. Front-wheel drive is standard, with optional all-wheel drive. However, the Equinox and the Torrent are larger than the Vue, riding on a 112.5 in (2,858 mm) wheelbase, 5.9 in (150 mm) longer than the Vue. Riding on the GM Theta platform, the unibody is mechanically similar to the Saturn Vue and the Suzuki XL7. The Pontiac Torrent was originally shown at the 2005 Los Angeles Auto Show. The Pontiac Torrent was introduced in 2005 for the 2006 model year. Originally, the Equinox was shown at the 2003 North American International Auto Show. The Chevrolet Equinox was introduced in 2004 for the 2005 model year. ![]() Public Broadcasting has devoted an hour-long primetime special to her life and work. It is an extremley short poem but full of elements to. ![]() Dove has brought her poetry to television audiences through her appearances on CNN and NBC’s Today Show. Free Essay: Chocolate Rita Doves poem Chocolate has many different kind of literary elements in it. Over its more than 200 pages, it 'has the sweep and vivid characters of a novel', as Mark Doty wrote in O, The Oprah Magazine. She was also the second African American to receive the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry, and she served as the Poet Laureate of Virginia from 2004 to 2006.ĭove's most k,own collection of poetry, Sonata Mulattica, was published in 2009. At the age of 40, Dove was the youngest person to hold the position and is the first African American to hold the position since the title was changed to Poet Laureate. In 1992, she was nominated a United States Poet Laureate by the Librarian of Congress, an office she held from 1993 to 1995. Norton in 2016 it carries an excerpt from President Barack Obama's 2011 National Medal of Arts commendation on its back cover. Her Collected Poems 1974–2004 was released by W.W. Her famous work to date is 'Thomas and Beulah', published in 1986, a collection of poems based on the lives of her maternal grandparents, for which she received the Pulitzer Prize in 1987. Dove's writings aren't confined to a specific era or school in contemporary literature her wide-ranging topics and the precise poetic language with which she captures complex emotions defy easy categorization. About Rita Dove Rita Dove is an american poet and writer. |
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