![]() To say connected, be sure to follow me on the following social media outlets by hitting the links below: Stay inspired my friends, it’s a lifestyle choice! …and do all these things in your unique way! Pursue your passions and have compassion. “My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.” ~ Maya Angelou My favorite quote of hers encapsulates how I’ve chosen to live my life! If you can find the time, please share them with this community, and if not here, be sure to share Dr. What have you learned from Maya Angelou’s life? What are your favorite quotes or poetry passages? Angelou to inspire countless millions all over the globe. Her mom’s love liberated her to explore the world and find her greatness. Her mom simply expressed her love and told her to come back whenever she wanted to be somewhere she would be loved. She left home in her late teens and her mom didn’t try to control or change her desires. She shared how her mother’s love liberated her as a young woman. Angelou’s perspective on love, is that to truly love someone, you must set them free and let them be. Angelou didn’t overtly say this, but what I believe she was trying to teach here is unconditional love for all mankind.ĭr. Humans who still deserve compassion, love and kindness despite what they may have done.ĭr. Often we hear about or see horrible acts of violence and while we inherently have compassion for the victims, we tend to distance ourselves from the perpetrator to the extent we sometimes classify them as animals. Her perspective on this quote really spoke to me. “I am a human being nothing human can be alien to me.” In Oprah Winfrey’s Master Class, with Dr. Integrity, however, is a drink we should all seek to consume. I’m not saying the teacher should be perfect. What good is a teacher, who cannot provide us an example of what it looks like to attempt living their lesson? This lesson may seem simple, yet so many of us fail to meet the expectations of the short statement, “Live what you teach.” “Try to be a rainbow in someone’s cloud.” ~ Maya Angelou Feel free to check it out if you want more depth on this lesson. I’ve shared a similar perspective, in a blog post titled, “Gold in the Mud”. ![]() Yet, she related to these unfortunate circumstances as learning opportunities and would look for the lesson, she could label her rainbow. When you read Maya Angelou’s writings, it is clear that she had her share of dark clouds. We all have our challenges and tough times in life. Words of affirmation can be more powerful than any of us can truly measure. Fast forward six decades and now the world celebrates her life. She was a young woman, simply trying to survive on her own. When her mother shared these words, Maya Angelou was in her early twenties. In another statement about the impact of words, Maya Angelou recalled her mother saying, that she revered her (Maya Angelou) with the likes of Mary McLeod Bethune and Eleanor Roosevelt. “Sister”, her grandmother would say, “You’re going to be a teacher and you’re going to teach all over the world.” Angelou recounted a statement her grandmother would often make, while braiding her hair. Her belief in the power of words didn’t just make a negative impact in her life, but also a very positive impact. As a young girl she chose to be mute for five years because she felt her words killed a man. Maya Angelou’s life, was marked by a number of challenges before she became well-known. Here are 5 of the top Lessons I’ve learned from Dr. Her writing, teachings and poetry have help mold me into the teacher, writer, poet and leader I am today. Angelou has taught me a plethora of lesson as a virtual mentor. Thus, this week’s blog is dedicated to remembering the life of the wonderful and gifted, Dr. If I had added the two additional mentors, Maya Angelou would have made the list along with Frederick Douglass. I had originally planned to add two more virtual mentors, but the post started getting long. A few weeks ago, I shared a blog post titled, “5 Virtual Mentors That Changed My Life”.
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![]() One of the best-known Greek stories is the one about Icarus’ flight. He lost his wings, plunged into the water, and drowned. Icarus, however, quickly disregarded his father’s advice and continued to soar upward until the wax began to melt from the intense sunlight. They took off together from the tower, departing Crete for freedom. Daedalus cautioned his son against flying too close to the sun because this would melt the wax or too low since this would make the feathers become wet with seawater. Icarus, whom Daedalus had taught to fly, felt that flying up and over the palace was the most effective way to flee. For both himself and his kid, Daedalus was able to fashion two pairs of wax- and feather-joined wings. Daedalus became one of the most well-known inventors of his day and remembered the principles he gained from his experience. They would just be able to get off the island and away from King Minos’ anger. Both Daedalus and his son Icarus had wings made for them. Icarus Story | The Flight of Icarus – Greek Mythology Daedalus’ Getaway Strategyĭaedalus created an escape strategy out of desperation to discover a way out. He yearned to travel and experience all that the world has to offer. ![]() Icarus quickly lost his calm since he was so restless and adventurous. He kept Daedalus and Icarus captive in a tower over his palace at Knossos because he wouldn’t let them depart. Ariadne and Theseus fled Crete together.ĭaedalus’ aid in assisting Theseus to escape the labyrinth enraged King Minos. Theseus used a claw that Daedalus had handed to Ariadne when he travelled to Crete through Athens and defeated the Minotaur with her assistance. Daedalus was hired to construct a labyrinth, a maze-like structure, to hold this beast. Pasiphae, Minos’ wife, had a love affair with the Cretan bull and gave birth to the Minotaur, a being with a bull’s head and a man’s body. Why were Daedalus and Icarus sent to prison? Icarus shared the same destiny as his father since he was his father’s child. Daedalus was sentenced to spend the remaining years of his life in the labyrinth after falling out of favor with the ruler of Crete sometime after it was constructed. Even Daedalus couldn’t find a way out of his maze. He was the child of Daedalus, a brilliant inventor who built a clever labyrinth for Minos, the ruler of Crete, on the island of Cnossus. Icarus was a figure in Greek mythology who gained notoriety for dying before becoming a man. It depicts the tale of a father and child who tried an aerial prison break. Icarus Story | The Flight of Icarus: How often have you heard to avoid flying too close to the sun? The Greek mythology of Icarus is among the most well-known tales from antiquity and an excellent illustration of what can happen if you disregard this warning. ![]()
So, you might do an Explore 2 to search for an Artifact - but it's clearly not worth it for bonuses alone.Īlthough most bonuses are a plus, many are arguably marginal. Conversely, Trade Ports cost 800$ 100m 175c and give a guaranteed 100% increase in trade income. But consider that Explore Planet 2 costs 550$ 175m 125c, and you only have a small chance of getting what's only a 20% bonus. Both of these bonuses convey 20% extra trade. ![]() These are Kalanite Deposits (for Volcanic and Asteroid planets) and Pharmaceutical Flora (for Terran planets). Et cetera.Īs you can see, there are only two bonuses that might be seen at Explore 2 - if you haven't already seen them at Explore 1. But you might see Caustic Atmosphere when you scout, or when you colonize (at the latest). You always see Expert Agrarian, Ionic Storms, Mega Fauna when you colonize. For example, you always see whether a planet has a Dense Molten Core (High Gravity) or Porous Core (Low Gravity) just by scouting a system. There are 23 planet bonuses in total:įirst Explore Planet or second Explore Planetīonuses, if present, are revealed at particular levels of exploration, from Scouting to the second Explore Planet. (This is not the same as finding a bonus 40% of the time that you Explore Planet.) The only exceptions are the small Derelict and Gaean Crescent maps and the tutorials these don't have any bonuses. 1.2, the percent value applied to all stock maps is 40% - 4 out of 10 planets should have a bonus. This one value applies to all the planets in the map, unless they are homeworlds or particular planets are assigned specific values (like the Pirate Base). The likelihood of finding a planet bonus is determined by a percentage likelihood value in the scenario map file. The extra refinery slot and the higher rate cause them to output 0.32 units/second if fully utilized, regardless of distance from homeworld, versus 0.18 units/second for a planet at 100% allegiance - or versus 0.06/second for a planet at 35% allegiance! They also have 4 refinery slots versus the 3 for colonizable planets' extractors, and these slots have a refinery extraction rate of 0.08 versus the 0.06 rate for extractors at colonizable grav wells (again with the "fixed allegiance" of 133%). They will reflect any mining research bonuses, once captured. Their extractors are special: They have a base extraction rate of 0.53 units/second, which effectively gives them an allegiance of 133%, higher than is otherwise ever possible, no matter how far they are from your homeworld. Because of that, I prefer to play with and against human opponents.Usually have neutral resource extractors which can be captured by Advent and TEC colony frigates, the Missionary Vessel and Protev Colony Frigate, or Vasari scout frigates, the Jikara Navigator, using Capture Extractor. This forces the player to use cheesy tactics and exploit every weakness in the AI or game design. There are, of course, mods which make the AI more challenging (for example Expert AI in HOI4), but personally, I do not enjoy AI with a lot of advantages. There is no surprise, that you are mentioned older games as examples for games with "good" AI. ![]() Personally, I would consider this as an indication of bad AI (and in my opinion, basically no strategy game with a certain complexity has a good AI and it does not look like that there were any real improvements in the last decade(s) across the industry. I never played the other mentioned games, but you mentioned, that the AI cheats a lot. If you want a larger challenge in EU4 or CK2, you can start as a smaller nation in a more difficult environment. Because of that, AI performance and balance are much more important. In HOI4, everything is focused on one historical conflict. ![]() Stellaris is a game where every nation starts with more or less similar starting condition. I would also argue that bad AI does not feel not as impactful due to many aspects of game design. Especially in HOI4, the AI acts often completely brain dead (e.g. I doubt, that the AI in Stellaris is (much) worse than the AI of other paradox titles. The use of “-14” as a calibration standard for digital audio gear thus means the analog input is calibrated to accept a peak analog level of +18dBu. Because the standard for VU meters is “0dBVU = +4dBu,” this results in “0dBVU = -14dBFS” for a peak level of +18dBu and “0dBVU = -20dBFS” for +24dBu. Professional level analog audio equipment typically has a peak output level of between +18 and +24dBu. In a similar manner, there is no fixed relationship between digital level (relative to 0dBFS) and the analog output level of a DA converter. ![]() Because no signal information is retained once the signal level exceeds 0dBFS the most important level for calibration purposes is peak level. Because this is the only “fixed” level in digital audio, the dB level scale typically starts at 0dBFS and all other levels below 0dBFS are in “negative dB” (for example -14dBFS).ĭepending on the calibration of the AD converter used to encode the audio signal a wide range of analog input levels can result in the same digital level. ![]() The term dBFS or “dB Full Scale” is used to describe the level of a linear PCM digital audio signal relative to the highest (peak) level that can be encoded, and has no fixed relationship to dBu or "analog level."ĠdBFS is sometimes referred to as “digital clipping” level. This is because “+4” is “+4dBu” and “-10” is “-10dBV ” and the dBu and dBV scales uses different “zero dB” reference voltages! The result is that, rather than the “apparent” difference of 14dB between “+4” and “-10” the actual difference is closer to 12 dB (11.8dB). Professional line level is often referred to as “+4” as versus the consumer line level of “-10” which is source of confusion. The zero reference for dBV is 1 Volt rms. The dBV scale is typically used in consumer audio measurements and ratings. ![]() When the use of VU meters became prevalent in the USA the VU meter’s “0” was defined as “+4dBm,” and in contemporary systems is defined as “+4dBu.” The designation “VU” is an abbreviation for “Volume Unit” because the VU meter was intended to provide a useful means of relating the metered level of complex audio program to the perceived volume. To make this system applicable to pure voltage level measurements the “dBu” scale is used with the same zero reference of 0.775 Volts. In most contemporary audio systems, the signal appears as a voltage waveform thus the dBu voltage scale is used instead of the dBm power scale. This power level was achieved when an RMS voltage of 0.775 volts was applied to a 600 Ohm load. In audio electronics, the “ 0dBm” standard for power was 1 milliwatt because most early audio transmission utilized 600 Ohm impedance-matched systems. The zero reference acoustic level is considered to be the “threshold of human perception” and SPL is thus a scale that tells us how much louder a sound level is than the quietest sound one can perceive. One of the more common forms of “absolute” dB scales is Sound Pressure Level or “SPL.” In this case, the “zero reference” is a very small value and the scale only extends in the positive value direction. Unfortunately the analogy fails when you bring in the differences between Fahrenheit and Centigrade because (unlike the decibel) the “one degree” has different definitions in each system!Ĭlick here for more detailed information SPL ![]() In order to give a dB measurement an absolute value it must have a “zero reference.” One analogy is temperature in “degrees.” Without knowing what “zero degrees” is we can only talk about the difference between two temperatures (a form of ratio). The ratio can be expressed as 10 raised to the power of (dB x 0.1) so a 6dB difference between two signals means the larger signal equals the value of the smaller signal multiplied times (10 raised to the power of 0.6) or "ten to the six-tenths power." In honor of Alexander Graham Bell, and to indicate the "decimal" power relationship the unit was named the "decibel." The term was used originally in early telephony to measure loss in a standard mile of telephone wire. The decibel may be defined in this manner: two amounts of power differ by 1 decibel when they are in the ratio of 100 raised to the power of one-tenth. Please note: due to limitations in supported text characters in the following discussion a value such as "two squared" is described as "2 raised to the power of 2" for clarity. Due to the non-linear nature of human hearing, the logarithmic dB scale approximates the relationship of the measured value to the perceived change in acoustic level. The term "dB" is used to describe a ratio between two audio levels. I love using affordable clipboards for things like this. You can print out a new sheet each week or print one and affordably laminate it and use it over and over. I hope they inspire you to plan your dinners and bring a little color and cheer into your space. That’s why I designed these free worksheets in 19 different options. Not ideal! Well, that stops today because I designed and am sharing 19 free meal planning worksheets.īeing the creative that I am, I usually need something free and pretty to motivate me. I just wing it most days or my handy husband steps in. With the free printable meal planner as a guide, you've got an almost-fool proof system for a cheaper, healthier, less wasteful diet.Do you meal plan? I have something to admit…at age 39 and a half I’ve never really meal planned. Ordering online for pickup is usually free (or super cheap), and it ends up saving sooo much money in the long run. It's habit, and it's good marketing, but it's not good budgeting. Ice cream (my weakness), junky snacks, extra food that I won't eat, and things that I just don't need always seem to find their way into my cart. I don't know about you, but particularly when I'm not meal prepping, I'm such a sucker for extras at the grocery store. I first heard Milena Ciciotti talking about how she and her husband always order on Instacart, which actually saves them money, and thought it was genius. We both enjoy cooking but don't want to have to do a big meal every night, so making things that reheat well and taste good a couple days late is a big win.Īfter picking those recipes, we'll schedule them into the meal planner, write down our groceries, and THEN - this hack literally changed the way I meal prep and buy food - we order everything for online pickup. For portion reference, I meal prep with my boyfriend, and we usually pick 3 recipes that we want to eat that week for lunch/dinner (lunch is usually leftovers). Once a week, usually on the weekend, I'll sit down with my computer and open up Pinterest. As you can tell, the free download has sections for every day of the week, as well as a spot for a grocery list where you can write everything down. ![]() When it comes to using the meal planner printable, things are pretty straightforward. This is saving me more money than ever & helping me eat healthy and stop wasting food. Not only am I dropping this totally free printable meal planner for you, but I'm also going to give you my entire update meal prep strategy. You can either print out the free meal planner every week, or for a more sustainable option, get it laminated at Staples or Office Depot to just wipe + reuse with dry erase markers! ![]() I love having my grocery list right next to my meal planner - it just makes it SO simple to write down what I need for each recipe, and I never forget anything. I've laid it out with a spot for notes on each day, as well as a separate section for shopping items. This meal planner printable is free, simple, easy, and super cute (what more could you want?!). Both my food costs + stress levels skyrocketed when I stopped meal prepping, so I've been very focused on rebuilding the habit in my life. As some of you may remember from my post on How to Start Meal Prepping, I'm a huge fan of meal planning and prepping - in fact, it saved my life as a broke student.īut in quarantine, I fell out of the pattern of meal prepping, and man did I pay for it. I am SO freaking excited to show you this printable meal planner. ![]() Like many idioms, "The sky's the limit" has made its mark in pop culture: Don't limit yourself always remember the sky's the limit.Įxamples of "The Sky's the Limit" in Pop Culture.He's such a visionary for him, the sky's the limit.Venturing into uncharted waters can be daunting, but remember, the sky's the limit for pioneers like you.With technology advancing rapidly, the sky is the limit to what we can invent next.Even small efforts can make a world of difference. Now that you've graduated, the sky's the limit.If we work together as a team, the sky's the limit to what we can achieve.That's why I'll commit myself to this goal. With your passion and drive, the sky is the limit to what you can achieve.With your talent and dedication, the sky's the limit. ![]() Here are some examples that demonstrate how the phrase can be used in different contexts: 10 Examples of "The Sky's the Limit" in Sentences The book centered around the aircraft industry and trade. In 1943, David Ferrer released a book entitled " The Sky's the Limit". The vastness and unexplored nature of the sky make it a perfect metaphor for limitless potential. The phrase's origins are unknown, but it is widely believed to have gained popularity in the 20th century. Where Does "The Sky's the Limit" Come From? There aren't any well-known variations of this idiom, but expressions like "endless possibilities" or "limitless opportunities" can be related. It emphasizes limitless possibilities and potential.It can be used in various contexts, from personal achievements to professional goals.It often signifies encouragement and motivation. ![]() It encourages us to think big without being constrained by self-imposed boundaries or other external factors. When someone says the sky's the limit, they mean there are no limits to what can be done, and anything is possible. The phrase "the sky's the limit" expresses boundless opportunity. "The sky's the limit" means that there are no boundaries or limits to what can be achieved. It's akin to saying, "There's no stopping you now." The phrase can be applied across various scenarios, from personal aspirations to professional ambitions, indicating limitless possibilities. The expression "the sky's the limit" is an optimistic proclamation that no boundaries or constraints exist on one's potential or opportunities. Some portion of the population counted as "working age" may actually be unemployed or not in the labor force whereas some portion of the "dependent" population may be employed and not necessarily economically dependent. NOTE: Dependency Ratio does not take into account labor force participation rates by age group. ![]() All three ratios are commonly multiplied by 100.ĭefinition: population ages 0-15 divided by the population ages 16-64.įormula: ( ÷ ) × 100ĭefinition: population ages 65-plus divided by the population ages 16-64.ĭefinition: sum of the youth and old-age ratios.įormula: (( + ) ÷ ) × 100 There are three types of age dependency ratio: Youth, Elderly, and Total. The population is stable, neither increasing nor decreasing. Stationary - with a somewhat equal proportion of the population in each age group.Constrictive - pyramid with a narrow base (lower percentage of younger people, indicating declining birth rates with each succeeding age group getting smaller than the previous one).Expansive - pyramid with a wide base (larger percentage of people in younger age groups, indicating high birth rates and high fertility rates) and narrow top (high death rate and lower life expectancies).The Missouri Department of Consevation Killed 6,567 per MDC. ![]() The Upper Estimated Population of Wild Hogs in the State of Missouri in 2017 was 47,200 PLUS per the USDA Aphis map added it up yourself. 2017 - Missouri has over 30 counties with Feral Hogs - Per MDC. The USGS Breeding Bird Survey collects data on, among other things, the locations of wild turkeys in the United States. 2017 - 58 Counties in Missouri had detectable wild hogs per USDA Aphis. Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)Ī Population pyramid (also called "Age-Sex Pyramid") is a graphical representation of the age and sex of a population. Map: Turkey density in the United States. ![]() In relation to the equator it is seen that the vast majority of human population lives in the Northern Hemisphere, where 67 of Earths land area is. State agencies have worked diligently over the last 60 years to restore wild turkey populations in North America. So the population was 180 mature gobblers/acre - or about 115,200 per square mile. Population density (people per square kilometre) by country in 2023 Population density (people per square kilometre) map of the world in 1994. Actually all those gobblers were standing on about 1/10 acre at one given time. Yeah, I get it - I was using per acre for a reason.
![]() And in case of an emergency or unexpected expense, you can be ready to take care of it.Īlso, allocating enough for essentials can be a great way to prevent financial emergencies in the first place. Being financially stable can come with several benefits: Preparedness for an Emergencyīudgeting will help you establish a savings fund. ![]() Budgeting can be an incredible tool when trying to find financial stability. You may be wondering why budgeting is helpful. Why Should I Be Budgeting My Household Income? And that you are also taking the initiative to stay within it every month. It is vital to make sure your budget is realistic for your lifestyle. Staying within budget might be difficult at first, but it can get easier once you get into the swing of things. With a budget set up, you can know exactly how much you are spending and on what. Although most people start a budget from month to month, others find that budgeting in between pay periods makes the most sense. The first part of creating a budget involves tracking all of your income and setting goals for spending. There are budgeting apps and spreadsheets that can help. If you have never made a budget before, it isn’t too tricky. The Basics of Creating a Budget and Budget Categories For example, because fifty percent of your income with this rule will go to essentials like housing costs, you must know precisely how much those actual payments are. However, to be successful with these budget percentages, you will have to create specifics based on your personal spending habits. The 50/30/20 rule can give you an idea of where your income should be going in a larger sense. How To Get Started With a Percentage Budget If you have a minimal amount saved, cut down on recreation and increase your money towards your money goals. Keep in mind that this rule considers that you have an ongoing income and three to six months of your living expenses in a savings account.
The Windows Vista version has the main menu's logo and the loading screen written in Comic Sans MS. Possibly would have controlled the timer. Force Lose - Automatically makes the player lose in timed games.Mixer - Mimics the sundae dessert "power-down" the tiles are moved all across the playfield.Force Win - As you'd expect, the player automatically wins the game.Sneak Peak - Lets the player look at all the tiles, but only if none of them are flipped.This menu is comparatively intact, with almost all of the options working. "Reload Variables" doesn't appear to do anything on the surface, while "Time Attack Mode" would have toggled the automatically sliding conveyor belt mechanic. The only option that appears to work is "Win Game", which does indeed let the player win. The options consist of trying to pick the graphics currently available. The rest appear to have been for the figure the player has to guess for, but they don't appear to be functional. The only part of the menu that appears to work is "Toggle Curtain", allowing the player to see behind the curtain. However, the debug menus aren't seen until entering one of the mini-games. They didn't even bother deleting sounds from the prototypes!Īs with most other games shipped with Vista and 7, it has an internal g_debugEnabled variable. Debug symbols for the built-in Windows games exist on the Microsoft Symbol Server.Related note: The main Purble Place dynamic link library in the repair content for Win8 Consumer Preview (and later) use MSDelta compression (treated as a null update delta), and will cause DISM to complain about invalid SHA-256 hashes this also causes the Win7 editions to fail staging entirely with code STATUS_SXS_FILE_HASH_MISMATCH unless the offending component is either decompressed first or removed from the respective edition manifest.As the enablement flags for the games are still present in every SKU's product policies, it'd be a good idea if someone were to re-enable them through ProductPolicyEditor and look through any noticeable code changes from within their binaries. The binaries were included in the provided repair content sources for the following builds: 8250 (Win8 Consumer Preview), 8400 (Win8 Release Preview), 9200 (Win8 RTM), 9431 (Win8.1 BlueMP), 9600 (Blue RTM), 10586 (Win10 v1511) and 14393 x86 (Win10 v1607). The only catch to this, however, is that the Win7 games were still compiled from until as late as Win10 v1703, which is when MS decided to ditch the rest of the older editions entirely. Win8 DP1 (.0 (winmain_win8m3.110823-1455)) saw the removal of the built-in Windows games from the edition manifest for Prerelease(ARM) this change would be later expanded through the removal of most Win7 client editions (excluding Starter(N), Professional(N) and Enterprise(N)) from the source tree during early 830x, orphaning the games entirely. ![]() Unused "blah" menu at Menu Item 171 of the MUI.There is a large amount of unused strings in the MUI file.Apparently, there are more unused dialogs leftover from earlier builds. ![]() A good place to start would be to use Resource Hacker on the game executable and DLLs. This was tested with the Windows 7 version.
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