3/23/2023 0 Comments Irony in the pedestrian![]() In a chance meeting, Mathilde learns from her friend that the original necklace was fake. Rather than confess this loss to her friend, Mathilde and her husband replace the necklace with another and thereby incur a debt that takes them ten years of labor to repay. Due to vanity and carelessness, Mathilde loses the necklace. In his short story, de Maupassant utilizes situational irony to reveal an unexpected outcome for the main character Mathilde who borrowed what she believed to be a diamond necklace from her friend Mme. It was worth at most five hundred francs!” ![]() “Oh, my poor Mathilde! Why, my necklace was paste. Forestier, strongly moved, took her two hands. You never noticed it, then! They were very like.”Īnd she smiled with a joy which was proud and naïve at once. “You say that you bought a necklace of diamonds to replace mine?” Here are some examples of irony: Example 1: The Necklace (Guy de Maupassant) Irony is a very effective literary device as it adds to the significance of well-known literary works. Oh, fantastic! Now I cannot attend the party I had been waiting for 3 months.Alan has been a marriage counselor for 10 years and he’s just filing for divorce.He feared it would distract him from his work. Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone but refused to keep one in his study.“Father of Traffic Safety” William Eno invented the stop sign, crosswalk, traffic circle, one-way street, and taxi stand-but never learned how to drive.A traffic cop gets suspended for not paying his parking tickets.Therefore, it is fair to state that although sarcasm could be a part of an element of irony, the irony is a broad term, encompassing several items or ingredients of other devices in it. Whereas irony could be non-insulting for people, sarcasm essentially means ridiculing somebody or even insulting somebody. Writing IronyĪlthough irony encapsulates several things including situations, expressions, and actions, sarcasm only involves the use of language that is in the shape of comments. Dramatic irony allows a reader the advantage of knowing or understanding something that a particular character or group of characters does not. For example, a reader may be aware of a superhero’s true identity whereas other characters may not know that information. Therefore, the reader is left in suspense or conflict until the situation or information is revealed to the characters involved. In other words, the reader/audience is aware of pertinent information or circumstances of which the actual characters are not. For situational irony, the reader may anticipate an event’s outcome in one way though it turns out to happen in a completely different way.ĭramatic Irony is more of a vicarious violation of expectations or knowledge. When it comes to verbal irony, the reader may be expecting a character’s statement or response to be one thing though it turns out to be the opposite. Situational irony refers to circumstances that turn out to be the reverse of what is expected or considered appropriate.Įssentially, verbal and situational irony are each a violation of a reader’s expectations and conventional knowledge. In dramatic irony, the state of the action or what is happening as far as what the reader or viewer knows is the reverse of what the players or characters suppose it to be. Verbal irony sets forth a contrast between what is literally said and what is actually meant. Though there are many forms of irony as a literary device, its three main forms are verbal, dramatic, and situational. Bush reportedly stated, “I have opinions of my own, strong opinions, but I don’t always agree with them.” Difference Between Verbal Irony, Dramatic Irony, and Situational Irony There is a hangover remedy entitled “hair of the dog that bit you” that involves consuming more alcohol.Many people claimed and/or believed that the Titanic was an “unsinkable” ship.A retired CEO of the Crayola company suffered from colorblindness.Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury is considered an anti-censorship novel, and it is one of the most consistently banned books in the United States.Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia is the official name for fear of long words.Sweden’s Icehotel, built of snow and ice, contains fire alarms.In response, Churchill allegedly said, “Madam, if I were your husband, I’d drink it.” It is reported that Lady Nancy Astor once said to Winston Churchill that if he were her husband, she would poison his tea.Think you haven’t heard of any examples of irony in real life? Here are some instances of irony that have taken place:
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3/22/2023 0 Comments Sleepwatcher scripts![]() Set timeout for the -i option (in 0.1 seconds)Įxecute idlecommand when no user interaction (keyboard, mouse) (sleepcommand must not take longer than 15 seconds becauseĪfter this timeout the sleep mode is forced by the system)Įxecute wakeupcommand when the Mac wakes upĮxecute displaydimcommand when the display of the Mac is dimmedĮxecute displayundimcommand when the display of the Mac is undimmedĮxecute displaysleepcommand when the display of the Mac is put toĮxecute displaywakeupcommand when the display of the Mac wakes up That previously was allowed via the -a option, but vetoed by an otherĮxecute sleepcommand when the Mac is put to sleep mode (note: no space between -a and the optional allowsleepcommand)Įxecute cantsleepcommand when the Mac retracts an attempt to sleep that (later, SIGHUP causes reconfiguration from a modified configfile)Īllow the Mac to sleep only when allowsleepcommand returns a zeroĮxit code, -a without allowsleepcommand denys sleeping Read additional configuration parameters from configfile Print the time of no keyboard or mouse activity (in 0.1 seconds) Run as a background daemon (don't use -d in conjunction with launchd) Sleep now and exit, ignoring other optionsĭisplay version and copyright information and exit Und hier ein Beispiel für die Dateien welche das Programm aufrufen.ĭaemon to monitor sleep, wakeup and idleness of the Mac Sudo chmod +x /etc/rc.sleep /etc/rc.wakeup Alles anzeigen # create script in local user directory and make them executable Sudo launchctl load -w -F /Library/LaunchDaemons/de. Sudo cp config/de. /Library/LaunchDaemons/de. Sudo cp sleepwatcher.8 /usr/local/share/man/man8 ![]() Sudo mkdir -p /usr/local/sbin /usr/local/share/man/man8 # create folders necessary for installation Tar xvzf sleepwatcher_2.2.tgz 2>/dev/null # download sleepwatcher package, untar, and cd into directory Sudo rm -f /usr/local/share/man/man8/sleepwatcher.8 Launchctl unload ‾/Library/LaunchAgents/de. 2>/dev/null Sudo launchctl unload /Library/LaunchDaemons/de. 2>/dev/null While true do sudo -n true sleep 60 kill -0 "$$" || exit done 2>/dev/null & ![]() # Keep-alive: update existing `sudo` time stamp until `.osx` has finished Und wenn man es vergisst läuft man Gefahr, dass der Rechner irgendwann zu heiss wird da die Sensoren nicht mehr ausgelesen werden. Ihn jedesmal von Hand zu beenden und neu zu starten war mir irgendwann aber zu blöd. Dieser scheint manchmal nicht mehr richtig zu klappen nach dem Aufwachen. Das gleiche mache ich mit dem HWMonitor welcher auf unseren T61(p) sehr wichtig ist. Und so wird sie unterbrochen vor dem Sleep und beim Aufwachen wieder hergestellt. Macht man das nicht hat man jedesmal nach dem Aufwachen eine Fehlermeldung, dass die VPN-Verbindung unterbrochen wurde. eine VPN-Verbindung vor dem Sleep zu beenden. Das Tool was ich verwende arbeitet in der Shell und ist somit äußerst schlank und an Resourcen benötigt es so gut wie gar nichts.Īuf meinem Rechner nutze ich es dafür um z.b. Das sind aber GUI-Lösungen und zudem noch kostenpflichtig. Sicherlich gibts hier bereits schon Programme für. Damit kann man Aktionen ausführen wenn man den Rechner in den Sleep schickt bzw. Ich habe mir gestern auf meinem T61p ein kleines Tool installiert. 3/22/2023 0 Comments Homemade granola clustersTry swapping sunflower seeds, crushed pretzels, sliced almonds or your other favorite topping for the pumpkin seeds to make this peanut butter granola recipe your own! Medjool Dates: We've got the crunch factor covered, so now we need something chewy! Chopped medjool dates taste like mother nature's caramel chews and add a little more sweetness to this recipe.Peanuts: Let's amp up the crunch in these peanut butter granola clusters with some chopped peanuts!.Pepitas (Pumpkin Seeds): Pepitas are hulled pumpkin seeds and they add a wonderful pop of green color to our granola plus they taste good too!.Salt: Don't leave out the salt people! We just need a pinch of salt to balance out the sweetness.Cinnamon: A little cinnamon never hurt anybody! Cinnamon pairs beautifully with the nutty peanut butter and sweet maple syrup and honey.Coconut Oil: Melted coconut oil acts as a healthy fat in this peanut butter granola and makes our oats crisp up while baking!.Honey: Ohhh sticky and sweet honey, how much we love you! Honey holds the granola ingredients together and adds delicious natural sweetness.It's magical, I promise! Pure maple syrup is a game changer in homemade granola recipes. Pure Maple Syrup: We're using the real stuff.Natural peanut butter lists only "peanuts" and sometimes "1% or less of salt" in the ingredients and nothing else! This is what we're looking for. ![]() Creamy Natural Peanut Butter: This healthy recipe calls for natural peanut butter to add that nutty flavor and help bind our dry ingredients together.Peace out quick oats, we don't need you today! Old Fashioned Rolled Oats: The shining star of this recipe! Make sure you use old fashioned rolled oats for the best taste and texture.But if you’re someone who loves a good crunch, you will love this crunchy granola on your smoothie bowls. Personally I enjoy naked smoothie bowls without any toppings. This is one of the easiest breakfasts especially if you’re in a hurry. With yogurt. Topping yogurt with crunchy, sweet granola and a drizzle of honey never gets old.This is my favorite way to enjoy this granola because all of the flavors compliment each other so well and the milk basically becomes peanut butter milk! Add a drizzle of honey and a pinch of cinnamon! So good! ![]() Add to a sandwich bag and munch on your healthy homemade granola during your lunch break or pack it on a picnic. ![]() Ways to Enjoy These Crunchy Peanut Butter Granola Clusters: This step is crucial for achieving those beautiful peanut buttery clusters we’re looking for. Let the granola cool completely before breaking it up into pieces. I like to add in any mix-ins after baking, but you can try adding other nuts or seeds to the mixture and bake them in if you’d like! This time I added pepitas, roasted peanuts and some chopped medjool dates. To make this recipe buttery without adding any butter, we’re going to add some melted coconut oil for healthy fats and to help evenly coat our whole rolled oats. What makes this healthy granola recipe so great is creamy natural peanut butter, sweet floral honey and liquid gold aka pure maple syrup! The trick to getting those crunchy peanut butter granola clusters to form is adding enough sticky goodness. ![]() I know how it feels to have a recipe flop, which is why I’m so excited to share this foolproof peanut butter granola recipe that anyone can make a success! Most of these ingredients are probably already staples that you have in your pantry so let’s get baking! But I’ve been trying to save some money on my grocery bill and making granola from scratch with cleaner ingredients that I already have in my pantry sounds like a winner to me!Ī Homemade Granola Recipe You Can Count On! I gave up on trying to make my own granola for a while and just kept on buying the expensive store bought stuff. My homemade granola used to come out very crumbly and overbaked… and usually ended up in the trash if I’m being honest. Have you always had bad luck when it comes to making your own granola? So did I until I created this recipe. These crunchy peanut butter granola clusters features peanuts, pepitas and delicious chopped dates and are naturally sweetened with pure maple syrup and honey. 3/22/2023 0 Comments Dual turntable![]() You will also see that the little plastic cover that held the spring-loaded rods in place had broken loose and this was not easy to repair. I thoroughly cleaned everything and removed a lot of dirt from the contacts, as you will see below. I did my very best to refurbish the connections and repair the broken plastic cartridge carrier, but ultimately the weakness of this design is what made the intermittent channel issue irreparable. The problem is that all of this is fragile and subject to dirt and contamination, reducing performance and weakening the plastic parts. The system was let down by it being made entirely of fragile plastic castings and of course it introduced yet another series of electrical interfaces, the extra ones being the little gold fingers of the head-shell and the gold spring-loaded rods in the cartridge carrier that pressed against them. This sounds great doesn’t it? Not really. ![]() To this end, they designed an elegant, but flimsy cartridge quick-change system, that required you to install a cartridge in a ‘carrier’ which then just slid into place and was locked and released by the arm lifter on the head-shell. Dual, in their wisdom, decided that it would be a great idea to save owners the hassle of reattaching head-shell wires every time they changed their cartridge. The final piece of the puzzle is what this repair blog is mostly about though – the intermittent output from one channel. Testing, after the first wave of cleaning, lubrication and adjustment. I was able to repair the arm return on this Dual 1228 and it worked perfectly. I attach a new nipple of my own making and this fixes the problem for good. You can buy a replacement part from Dual, but I’ve developed a repair that needs no new parts from Dual and works very well. This rubber nipple perishes over time and falls away, meaning that the pressure pad doesnt grip the arm and can’t move it back into place. This is a very common problem, so common in fact that I don’t think Ive ever had a Dual from this era that hasn’t needed the arm return repaired! I’ve talked about this elsewhere, but basically, the arm is returned by a pressure pad moving and gripping a rubber nipple that is attached to the arm. The next problem to fix was the arm return. Lubrication can be applied to the sponge in the center of the stationary bearing shaft. Close-up of the idler drive wheel, strobe assembly and bearing shaft. Note the idler drive wheel and static bearing shaft assembly, as opposed to most Japanese decks with a shaft attached to the platter. More Dual 1228 information can be found at the brilliant Vinyl Engine! View of mechanicals, with platter removed. You need to make sure you use the same or equivalent lubricants, or the deck just will not work correctly. It’s worth pointing out that, in typical German fashion, the Dual 1228 uses about 8 different lubricants, each one at specific points in the deck. Anyway, a little cleaning and lubrication and the speed issues was resolved. Servicing the spindle bearing and cleaning and lubricating the rest of the mechanicals dramatically improved the noise issues and the deck was actually working pretty well at this point. The drive mechanism also needs to be oiled regularly and these decks have often never even been serviced. The speed issue for example is usually caused by dirt on the idler wheel and driven rim of the platter. Most of these problems I’ve seen before on Dual decks and most are easily repaired. The deck was not playing at the correct speed, was generating a fair bit of noise, the arm return didn’t return properly and one channel was dropping out intermittently. You do however need to be aware of a few of the problems that can occur with this and other Dual turntables from this era.Ī customer recently delivered his newly acquired Dual 1228 idler-drive turntable for service. 4 Related The Dual 1228 idler-drive turntable is a great entry-level deck that is just a little cooler than many others around. 3/22/2023 0 Comments Learning solidworks xdesign onlineUse the File on Disk option.Ĭlick the File Format drop-down arrow. Note: A Windows model file cannot be directly opened in xDesign. Import a SOLIDWORKS part or any supported file type into xDesign. Note: If you do not have the SOLIDWORKS xDesign Lesson #4: Create a Dashboard, access the apps directly from the My Apps list. The Collaborative space is Quick Start xDesign. There are three Widgets in the Dashboard: xDesign, 3DSpace, and Bookmark Editor. Review Lesson 4 if you did not create the SOLIDWORKS xDesign Lessons Dashboard. Open the SOLIDWORKS xDesign Lessons Dashboard. Right-click Wheel and Rocker, Open Link in a New Tab, Unzip, to actively follow this lesson with SOLIDWORKS xDesign. When you import a component from SOLIDWORKS, the three default planes in xDesign are align to different views. The plane you select for your first sketch determines the orientation of the component. In xDesign when you create a new component, the three default planes (xy), (yz), (zx) are aligned with specific views. Choosing “Save With Options” will give the user the choice of existing bookmark folders or to create a new bookmark to contain the file references. One of the best simple practices for SOLIDWORKS data is to create bookmarks upon the initial save to the 3DEXPERIENCE platform. Another option to delete files (Physical Products) from the platform is to use the Collaborative Lifecycle App. For assemblies within the bookmark folder, there is an option to delete the entire structure of the assembly and all reference components. Use bookmarks to delete entire groups of data. Review Metadata in the columns of the Bookmark Editor and Custom properties from SOLIDWORKS files. Bookmark folders are used to further categorize bookmarks like a folder tree structure (Windows Explorer). Think of a Bookmark Workspace as a directory which can contain Bookmark folders. Use the created Dashboard in Lesson 4 or the individual apps.Ĭreate a Bookmark Workspace using the Bookmark Editor Widget. Two file types are SOLIDWORKS part and SOLIDWORKS assembly (zip). The lesson covers how to import files into xDesign. ![]() What is the main different between SOLIDWORKS model files and xDesign Physical Products?Īre SOLIDWORKS files and xDesign physical products the same? 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This course shows Green Belts and Black Belts how to run a project and execute their responsibilities as a project leader, and advises project champions how to understand their roles and responsibilities to ensure project success. Richard Chua—author, professor, consultant and certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt trainer—explains how to run Lean Six Sigma projects through the Analyze, Improve and Control phases of DMAIC, step-by-step using the right tools to complete project deliverables in each phase. If you are assigned to lead and run a Lean Six Sigma project, where do you start? You need training on how to plan and conduct Lean Six Sigma DMAIC projects. 3/22/2023 0 Comments Fokus nzt mood enhancer reviews![]() ![]() Acetyl-L-Tyrosine can be obtained from meat and dairy products and is also found in various legumes. ![]() One of the best nootropic amino acids for the natural production of dopamine and various neurons. NZT-48 Limitless Pills Ingredients are mentioned here. 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3/22/2023 0 Comments Silkypix developer studio pro 9 pc(5 Aspherical Lenses / 9 Aspherical surfaces / 3 ED Lenses / 1 Nano Surface Coating Lens) 640 g without Battery and SD Memory Card (1.41 lb)ġ/2.3-inch High Sensitivity MOS Sensor / 12.8 Total Megapixels / Primary Color Filterį2.8 / Multistage Iris Diaphragm (Still Image: F2.8 – 8.0, Motion Picture: F2.8 – 11.0) 691 g with Battery and SD Memory Card (1.52 lb)Īpprox. ![]() Normal: Wide 30 cm – infinity / Tele 200 cm – infinityĪF Macro / MF / Intelligent Auto / Motion Picture: Wide 1 cm – infinity / Tele 100 cm – infinityĪFS (Single) / AFF (Flexible) / AFC (Continuous) / MF 4x (When Digital Zoom is used simultaneously with Intelligent Zoom, you can only increase the zoom ratio up to 2x.) * 5-Axis compensation works in video recording except for 4K video or high-speed video recording. Normal / AF Macro / Macro Zoom, Quick AF, Continuous AF (during motion picture recording), Eye Sensor AF, Touch AF/AE Function, Touch Shutter, Touch Pad AF, MF Assist, Touch MF Assist,ĪF+MF, Focus Peaking, One Shot AF (Set the Fn button in custom menu to AF-ON), Low Light AF, Starlight AF, AF/AE Lock Buttonįace/Eye Detection / Tracking / 49-area / Custom Multi / 1-area / Pinpoint (Full area touch is available)Īpprox. 60 – 1/4,000 sec (Mechanical Shutter)Īpprox. You can also specify multiple folders at the same time, this is a very useful feature to locate desired images in a larger collection.1 – 1/16,000 sec (Electronic Shutter)Īpprox.
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3/21/2023 0 Comments Mr contrastThey also help the doctor evaluate the type of MS a patient has, which can be: Regardless, an MRI with contrast detects new lesions as they form, helping doctors learn how fast the condition is progressing. Doctors can often spot lesions reasonably easily anyway. However, contrast MRIs aren’t necessary for an MS diagnosis. ![]() ![]() MRI scans have transformed how radiologists diagnose MS, and are now the primary method doctors use to diagnose the condition, to the exclusion of other techniques such as CT scans, since in MRI scans, the lesions appear quite distinctly. Assessing MSĬontrast MRIs are a great way to track the progression of multiple sclerosis. Schedule an MRI at Envision Imaging Uses of an MRI With Contrast For instance, in most cases, work-related injuries, sports injuries and back pain don’t usually call for intravenous contrast exams. While a contrast MRI provides the doctor with valuable information, they typically won’t order an MRI with contrast unless they think it’s necessary. When the radiologist adds the contrast to your veins, it enhances their visibility of: But, if the doctor requires a highly detailed image to assess a specific problem area within your body, they’ll typically order the contrast agent. MRIs with and without contrast are both effective, and your doctor will determine which scan you need based on your present condition and your medical and health history. Not every MRI requires using a contrast agent. After the completion of your imaging exam, either your body absorbs the contrast material, or you eliminate it through your urine. Instead, it temporarily changes how imaging modalities view and interact with your body. The contrast medium dye doesn’t permanently discolor your internal organs. The contrast medium enhances the image quality and allows the radiologist more accuracy and confidence in their diagnosis. During the procedure, they’ll inject the gadolinium-based dye into your arm intravenously. Schedule Your Appointment for Your MRI Contrast ScanĪn MRI scan with contrast only occurs when your doctor orders and approves it.Tips for Preparing for an MRI With Contrast.Potential Safety Concerns of MRI Contrast.What’s Involved With Contrast Injection?.If you need an MRI with and without contrast, and are looking to book your appointment at Envision Imaging, below you can learn more about this technology, its uses and benefits and more. MRIs are unique to other imaging methods like CT scans and x-rays because they could involve the use of gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCAs), which is a type of MRI dye, to assist in adding clarity and decipherability to your MRI image. It creates highly detailed pictures of your body’s soft tissue to provide your doctor with substantial diagnostic and prognostic information.īut, you might not be aware of the crucial role contrast plays in an MRI. You might be familiar with an MRI machine as a large, cylindrical piece of equipment generating a strong magnetic field around you. With the advancements in medical imaging technology and a higher prevalence worldwide, you might have become more familiar with one type of imaging technology known as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) ― and the value it offers to health care. ![]() Please find your nearest location on our locations page to call/schedule an MRI, CT, Ultrasound, or X-ray. Improving Lives – Messages from our CEO. |
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