![]() ![]() The online destination features some of the Whitney's range of 20th Century and Contemporary works on Literary Realism, Precisionism, and American Modernism. Start exploring right here.Ĭheck out the Meatpacking District's beloved museum of modern American art without dragging yourself over there. It also uses Street View technologies allowing users to practically walk around the museums from a totally different part of the planet. The famed New York City art museum boasts both modern and contemporary works, including everything from European paintings and sculptures born out of the 1880s to recent film, design, and performance art. From the suffragettes who fought for women’s rights, to performing arts at the Paris Opera, to NASA’s archive of stunning images, discover stories about our cultural heritage. Each leads us to a famous artifact of the museum’s. Google Arts & Culture puts the treasures, stories and knowledge of over 2,000 cultural institutions from 80 countries at your fingertips. Guggenheim Museum and Foundation Take a virtual journey to. Near the bottom, there is a row of seven images. 10 Museums You Can Explore Right Here, Right Now By Google Arts & Culture A Museum is a School (2009) by Luis CamnitzerSolomon R. ![]() And while it'll cost you $25 per adult IRL, it's a whopping $0 online.Įxplore exhibits dating back to 1929 and check out the iconic works of Matisse, Picasso, and more. Click here to visit the Google Museum View of the National Palace Museum. The stunning bright, white space features both permanent collections, as well as rotating, new pieces. You can utilize Google's Street View feature to explore the museum's exclusive Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, Modern, and Contemporary era art exhibits.
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![]() I was invited by a member of the media to attend a hardhat tour of the Knotts Boardwalk construction. Log on for more information about Season passes for yearlong fun at Knotts Berry Farm. Height Requirement: 54 inches or 44 inches and accompanied a supervising companion. To see all of my pictures from the hardhat tour, log on to my Flickr page. The adventure aboard Coast Rider gives guests the feeling of riding the California coast. Its a Wild Mouse Roller Coaster type ride. I cannot wait to ride the new rides, taste the new food and have all the fun to be had. 19K views 7 years ago HD POV Coast Rider Roller Coaster POV at Knotts Berry Farm 2015. The idea of curved plunges, G-forces and occasional weightlessness sends me in. Coast Rider is a ride at Knott's Berry Farm, it is supposed to be a less scary version of GhostRider Official bio The 52-foot ascent to the top of Coast Rider will have everyone clinging to the handrails for the ultimate family coaster experience. Knott’s Berry Farm was California’s first theme park, with its ‘Ghost Town’ predating Disneyland by 15 years. ![]() They practically had to pull us away from hugging and snapping pictures of the beloved stuft beagle.ĭuring the tour, we learned that construction on the new Boardwalk started on Septemand has gone non-stop ever since. The Boardwalk is home to food and fun including the Xcelerator, a high-tech thrill ride that launches riders 82 miles per hour in less than three seconds. Knott’s Berry Farm was California’s first theme park, with its ‘Ghost Town’ predating Disneyland by 15 years. I along with several other bloggers toured the job site of the Coast Rider and Log Ride rehab all the while looking sexy in our hard hats.Ī surprise appearance by Snoopy himself had us all squealing and cooing. Last week I was invited to a Knotts Berry Farm hardhat tour of the 3 new attractions to get a first-hand account of the fun that is to be had at Knotts Berry Farm starting this summer. This spinning family favorite will come back to the Boardwalk and will leave families laughing with excitement starting this summer. The Pacific Scrambler – Courtesy of Knotts Berry Farm And so on until eventually you go back to C1. Now how to select the previous costume? Easy, just reverse the process, eg: the last selected is C6 on second slot, now to select C5, go back to first slot (Normal). And so on until last costume you have (in my case C9 is the Christmas costume). To select C6, go back again to second slot (in my case is the Doll costume). Then to select C5, go forward to third again (in my case is the Thai Boxer costume). Now go back to second slot (Swap), you will see that Cammy's costume is no longer the King Swap (Original C2), but become the costume you set on C4 (in my case is the Lady Raiden costume). Cammy) then the select the third slot (Alternate). Then how do we select C4 and above? First we select one character (eg. The game only allow selecting 3 slots (C1/C2/C3). The method used by catspaw to change into C4 above or back to original C1-C3 is kind of confusing at first. How to use the additional costume slot (only in character select screen): ![]() Capcom may have had the best of intentions with including these dozen characters on the disc, and even created a separate budget for it, but that's unlikely to silence annoyed fans.Selecting Custom Skins: Tutorial written by robhal The extra dozen characters coming in the Vita version include Elena, Guy, Cody, Sakura, Dudley, Blanka, Alisa, Christie, Jack, Bryan, Lars, and Lei. Mega Man and Pac-Man will be added as free downloadable content on March 13. PlayStation Blog reveals that the PlayStation-exclusive characters Cole, Toro, and Kuro will be available on the disc on launch day. The on-disc DLC "release" schedule will begin on PS3 on launch day. "And while pricing details are still to come, I can at least say it'll be a great value considering the size of the update - 12 new characters is pretty substantial, after all," he said. Separately, community manager Brett Elston suggests this will help Capcom avoid releasing a "Super" version of the game. As a reminder, the retail version of the game will be the only disc-based version consumers will need to own and all future upgrades will come from post-launch DLC. More specifics regarding pricing, dates and other additional exciting DLC plans for Street Fighter X Tekken will be shared at a later date. The character information and files were intentionally included on retail versions of the PS3 and Xbox 360 game to save hard drive space and to ensure for a smooth transition when the DLC is available, allowing players who choose not to purchase the content the ability to play against players that did. The playable characters will make their debut on the PS Vita system when the game is released this fall, with the console and PC versions receiving them as DLC soon after. Those videos were pulled due to a copyright claim from Capcom, but the presence of the videos led to speculation that the characters are already on the disc.Ĭapcom has since confirmed the on-disc characters, offering an official statement:Ĭapcom has confirmed that 12 new fan-favorite characters will be available as Downloadable Content (DLC) on the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC versions of Street Fighter X Tekken later this year. The controversy began when EventHubs (via Kotaku) dug out intros of the various characters from a console version. But apparently the characters are already on the disc, Capcom has confirmed. ![]() The Vita version of Street Fighter X Tekken is getting a dozen extra characters, to be added to the console versions eventually as downloadable content.
![]() Pruning may delay flowering for several weeks, but it is important if you want to prevent leggy plants. In early spring, you may wish to prune it a third to halfway back to produce thicker, more compact foliage and a shorter flowering plant. Trim or pinch tips continuously for nonstop blooming. Its natural range is from south-central and west Texas south to San Luis Potosi in Mexico, mostly on rocky slopes. The white flowers are borne on racemes from spring to frost. Appreciates some part afternoon shade in hot summer climates. Best in sandy or rocky soils with sharp drainage. Grows in average, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun. Salvia Greggii ‘White’ (White Autumn Sage) is a popular, usually evergreen sub-shrub growing natively in rocky soils in Central, West and South Texas, and Mexico. Attracts: Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds.Note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden. It is even sizeable enough that it can be grown alone in a suitable container. With its upright habit of growth, it is best suited for use as a 'thriller' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination plant it near the center of the pot, surrounded by smaller plants and those that spill over the edges. Navajo Pink Autumn Sage is a fine choice for the garden, but it is also a good selection for planting in outdoor pots and containers. It can be propagated by division however, as a cultivated variety, be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation. This is a selection of a native North American species. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone in winter to protect it in exposed locations or colder microclimates. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. It is not particular as to soil pH, but grows best in rich soils, and is able to handle environmental salt. ![]() It is considered to be drought-tolerant, and thus makes an ideal choice for a low-water garden or xeriscape application. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist growing conditions, but will not tolerate any standing water. This plant does best in full sun to partial shade. As an evegreen perennial, this plant will typically keep its form and foliage year-round. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 5 years. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant, individual plants should be spaced approximately 24 inches apart. Navajo Pink Autumn Sage will grow to be about 24 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 30 inches. Navajo Pink Autumn Sage is recommended for the following landscape applications It has no significant negative characteristics. It is a good choice for attracting bees, butterflies and hummingbirds to your yard, but is not particularly attractive to deer who tend to leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. This is a relatively low maintenance plant, and should only be pruned after flowering to avoid removing any of the current season's flowers. Its medium texture blends into the garden, but can always be balanced by a couple of finer or coarser plants for an effective composition. Navajo Pink Autumn Sage is an herbaceous evergreen perennial with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its fragrant narrow leaves remain light green in color throughout the year. Navajo Pink Autumn Sage has masses of beautiful racemes of lightly-scented pink flowers rising above the foliage from late spring to mid fall, which emerge from distinctive burgundy flower buds, and which are most effective when planted in groupings. Beautiful and bright pink flowers are borne above the light green foliage on this spring to fall blooming perennial a compact plant with mildly fragrant flowers and foliage for mixed containers and color borders a great annual in colder climates Your invoice numbers must be sequential make sure your invoice contains the correct invoice number.Presumably they’ll also give you a bunch of other accounting functions and reports you might find very useful.In order for an invoice to be complete and free of errors, you must include these 10 elements. The bonus with these is they should also include an efficient way of recording payments and monitoring your receivables.Ī search for “free accounting software” reveals another set of options, some of which might appeal to you. You may need to sign up and/or accept a set of terms and conditions, but something might just suit you. Searches for “free invoicing software”, “free invoice generator”, and similar reveal several intriguing options. Proz says this tool allows you to “easily create attractive PDF and HTML invoices” and manage payments. Search for “invoice template” or “freelance invoice template”. ![]() There are many different Word and Excel invoice templates you can download and edit to meet your requirements. Here are four other possible sources of professional quality invoice templates for your completed translation jobs. That’s because your client will be focused on your invoice description and charge amount, and could easily miss it otherwise. It’s also important to make this section stand out. This should be consistent with the message in our recommended marketing component in your translation quotes, and tie in with the snapshot bio section of your freelance translator cv. Something that spells out the services you provide, and highlights what sets you apart and why they should use you. You can do this by including a “marketing” section in your translation invoice template. So it makes sense for your invoice to gently remind that person why it was such a good idea getting you to translate their materials.ĭoing that might just keep you front of mind and help you get further work from them. Often your invoices will go directly to the person that ordered the translation from you for their approval.Īnd if they engaged your services once, they could well do it again. Not only that, it might just get you paid quicker! 2. This is a nice gesture, and it’s never a bad idea to portray yourself as appreciative and pleasant to do business with. A “Thank you for your business” type message Two other optional but recommended components to your translation invoice 1. Make sure you check and double check all descriptions, job references, amounts, and totals before sending any invoice. ![]() Or subtotal, amount of taxes and grand total. This gives transparency, which is always a good thing, and again makes it dead easy for someone to follow things up in their organisation if needed. “Charged based on the number of words translated” “as agreed by e-mail/telephone with YYY on ” You also need to make it clear what your charge basis is – by quote, number of words, time, etc.Īgain I favour spelling this out in detail: This just makes it easier for your client to either immediately approve your invoice or chase things up internally if needed. Translation of from into, supplied as a file to by e-mail on. Your description needs to spell out what work you did, and include any reference text or numbers your client wants or needs. Specify your payment terms (there are many options!), and how your clients can pay you for your services – cheque, direct credit, credit card, PayPal, etc.Īnd provide all the details they need for each method. ![]() If early in a new month you’re invoicing a job finished in the month just ended, date it last month rather than at the current date – this will often get you paid a month earlier. If they can’t quickly see it they may schedule your invoice for a month further out. I suggest making this stand out so it’s very easy to find.Ĭlients will often schedule approved invoices for payment based on this date so they want to be able to see it straight away. Client code + date + number – PIT1709089 = invoice 89 in September 2017 for Pacific International Translations.Client code + number – PIT089 = invoice 89 for Pacific International Translations.Date + number – 1709089 = invoice 89 in September 2017.Invoice numberĭevelop an invoice numbering system for your translation work that works for you. Similarly, “Statement” if you send monthly statements.Īnother option is “Invoice for Translation Services”. The word “Invoice” should appear in a prominent position so it’s clear what your document is. Most delays in payment occur because invoices don’t have the precise details the person approving the invoice needs. Clarify with your client at the beginning of the project who your invoice is to be made out to, who to send it to and how (e-mail address, lodged on their website, etc), and what reference numbers need to be included. ![]() Excel was not designed to be used as a database. In a more elaborate realization, an Excel application can automatically poll external databases and measuring instruments using an update schedule, analyze the results, make a Word report or PowerPoint slide show, and e-mail these presentations on a regular basis to a list of participants. It also has a variety of interactive features allowing user interfaces that can completely hide the spreadsheet from the user, so the spreadsheet presents itself as a so-called application, or decision support system (DSS), via a custom-designed user interface, for example, a stock analyzer, or in general, as a design tool that asks the user questions and provides answers and reports. It has a programming aspect, Visual Basic for Applications, allowing the user to employ a wide variety of numerical methods, for example, for solving differential equations of mathematical physics, and then reporting the results back to the spreadsheet. ![]() It does this by simplifying large data sets via PivotTable fields. A PivotTable is a tool for data analysis. It allows sectioning of data to view its dependencies on various factors for different perspectives (using pivot tables and the scenario manager). In addition, it can display data as line graphs, histograms and charts, and with a very limited three-dimensional graphical display. It has a battery of supplied functions to answer statistical, engineering, and financial needs. ![]() Microsoft Excel has the basic features of all spreadsheets, using a grid of cells arranged in numbered rows and letter-named columns to organize data manipulations like arithmetic operations. ![]() ![]() At the 32-second mark, Kevin Durant hit a three-pointer to extend the lead to six, 106-100. The Warriors have ball possession with 10 seconds on the shot clock. Consider this scenario: Golden State leads Cleveland 103-100 with only 40 seconds to play. Barring any miraculous turnaround, the term that hit the field goal already won. The coin needed to make that phone call is a dime or 10 cents.Ī dagger is a shot that effectively puts away a team for good. This slang probably originated from “assisting” or “helping” the police with a piece of valuable information, often through the telephone. An assist is a pass that directly leads to a field goal. It is an utterly embarrassing play if he shoots an airball.ĭropping dimes (or dropping a dime) is a term for giving fancy assists. What are the Most Common Slang Words in Basketball?Īn airball is a shot attempt that hits nothing but “air.” The ball doesn’t touch any part of the rim or backboard. These terms are highly descriptive, evoking emotions from both sides of the spectrum.ĭo you want to sharpen up your basketball slang knowledge? Let’s start slow and work your way up. Using slang also brings out the swagger culture of basketball. Most casual fans do not recognize basketball slang, so the more knowledgeable demographic often uses them. Therefore, applying that definition in basketball, basketball slang gives an informal twist to otherwise common basketball terms. “Slang” is defined as informal and is more often common in the spoken word than in writing. Wrapping Things Up: The Ultimate List of Basketball Slang Terms What is Basketball Slang? ![]() Plus, if you redecorate, these clear tables can stay put because they go with any color scheme. They're not just good for living rooms but also bedrooms and dorms. These transparent tables are sturdy and designed to save space. If you want an ultra-modern look that goes with virtually any living room furniture, consider tables made from clear acrylic. Some of these side tables - such as the Cami Indoor/Outdoor Ceramic Round Side Table - are suitable for placement next to your patio sofa or chairs because they're made to withstand the elements. The Mid-Century side table has drawers for stylish storage and goes with other pieces from this line. Or create a well-matched look with wood tables from the Mid-Century collection. Impart contemporary style to your living room with a mixed-material end table, such as the metal-and-marble Hex Side Table. 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Thank you Leonardo.įibonacci Day is November 23rd, as it has the digits "1, 1, 2, 3" which is part of the sequence. "Fibonacci" was his nickname, which roughly means "Son of Bonacci".Īs well as being famous for the Fibonacci Sequence, he helped spread Hindu-Arabic Numerals (like our present numbers 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9) through Europe in place of Roman Numerals (I, II, III, IV, V, etc). The next number is found by adding up the two numbers before it: the 2. ![]() His real name was Leonardo Pisano Bogollo, and he lived between 11 in Italy. The Fibonacci Sequence is the series of numbers: 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34. as well as expand our services into AP Calculus AB & BC, AP. Sequences are in nite lists of numbersa1 a2 a3 : : : an : :. Historyįibonacci was not the first to know about the sequence, it was known in India hundreds of years before! be an invaluable resource as you are studying for your Algebra 2 Regents examination. DeTurck University of Pennsylvania MaSequences The lists of numbers you generate using a numerical method likeNewtons method to get better and better approximations to theroot of an equation are examples of (mathematical) sequences. Other Useful facts a nconverges to zero if and only if ja njalso converges to zero. 3 removable discontinuity, 132 resources, Internet Cheat Sheet. The AP Calculus AB and BC exams are coming up, these review charts and cheat sheets will make sure you have everything you need to prepare. Sequence: a list of numbers which is ordered Squeeze/Pinch/Sandwich Theorem If lim. 91 geometry, 5960 improper integrals, 575 infinite series, 616 integrals. Squeeze theorem If b n a n c nfor all values of n, and limb n limc n L, then it implies that lima n L. Calculus 2 Series and Sequences Review Sheet Sequences and Series. ![]() Which says that term "ân" is equal to (â1) n+1 times term "n", and the value (â1) n+1 neatly makes the correct +1, â1, +1, â1. Review Sheet for Calculus 2 Sequences and Series SEQUENCES Convergence A sequence fa ngconverges if lima nexists and is nite. In fact the sequence below zero has the same numbers as the sequence above zero, except they follow a +-+. ![]() ââ.(Prove to yourself that each number is found by adding up the two numbers before it!) Asequenceis a function with domainN f1,2,3.g, the Natural Numbers. |
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