![]() I originally picked this book up because I’ve seen a lot of people talk about The Atlas Six on my twitter timeline so I decided to check out Olivie Blake’s other books. ![]() How often did nature create perfection? Almost never. What does it mean to fall in love? When do you realize you’ve fallen in love? How do you love even when you’re broken, when you yourself struggle to accept the rawest, most honest parts of you? It’s a literary romance in the best sense of the word and because it is a romance novel, there is a happy ending, or as happy as it could be given the personalities of the characters. ![]() It’s a book that made me think deeply about love, life, time, and art. It’s a truly underrated book that I want to recommend to everyone I know. It conveys the feeling of letting someone into your space, and allow them to get to know you- not the façade you might put up, but the real and the messy, even if it’s done inadvertently because they see you, see through you.Īlone With You In The Ether is one of the best romances I’ve read in a long time and I will continue to think about it for a long time. It conveys the feeling of the intimacy that comes with someone who engages with what you’re saying no matter how little they understand what you’re talking about simply because they find it- you interesting. It feels like baring a part of your soul to another, it conveys the intimacy that comes with a conversation with someone who doesn’t simply listen to what you’re saying because listening is the easy part. It is beautiful, literary, philosophical, magical without being fantastical, romantic, and intimate. ![]() There would be times, particularly at first, when Regan would attempt to identify the moment things had set themselves on a path to inevitable collision.Īlone With You In The Ether has captivated me in a way that no romance novel has before. ![]()
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![]() Precious metals are those usually used in jewellery including Gold, Iridium, Palladium, Platinum, and Silver.Įlectronegativity is based on the IUPAC electronegativity listĮlectronegativity is the degree to which an atom attracts electrons. of the second and third transition series of the Periodic Table. Noble metals are commonly only Gold and Silver, but also can refer to metallic chemical elements resistant to oxidation or corrosion, including: Ruthenium, Rhodium, Palladium, Silver, Rhenium, Osmium, Iridium, Platinum, and Gold, i.e. Nordic Gold, a gold-coloured alloy, often used in coins, is made of 89% copper, 5% aluminium, 5% zinc, and 1% tin. In the common or industrial classification of metals, the following descriptions of metals are not chemically exact terms:īase metals are neither noble nor precious, are not resistant to oxidation, are common and are readily available with many uses, including Aluminium, Copper, Lead, Nickel, Tin and Zinc.Ĭoinage metals are copper, gold and silver, but this description of metals is not a chemically exact term. Mg 2+.ġ.3.0 Common or industrial classification of metals They easily lose two electrons to form ions, e.g. They are harder and have higher melting points and boiling points than the alkali metals. Group 2 elements are the alkaline earth metals, Be, Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba, Ra. Hydrogen is considered separately, because it has few of the properties of the alkali metals. They all have one valence electron that they lose easily to form ions. They react easily with water, have low melting points and densities, and are good conductors of electricity. The alkali metals are all soft, shiny and metallic when cut. Group 1 elements include the alkali metals, Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, Fr. ![]() Transuranic elements have atomic number > 92Īlkali metals: Lithium, Li, Sodium, Na, Potassium, K, Rubidium, Rb, Caesium, Cs, Francium, Fr Introduction to the periodic table: 1.10.1 See: Periodic table, An official website of the United States governmentĬommon or industrial classification of metals: 1.3.0 The pure metal is priced at $25 for every 100 gram. The human body contains around 100 grams of sodium.The metal is soft enough to be cut with the edge of a coin.Low sodium foods include frozen lamb, eggs, uncanned dry peas and beans, low sodium peanut butter, etc. Foods high in sodium are canned fish, meat, entrees, beans, salted nuts, etc. Any extra sodium may be harmful and cause high blood pressure and other ailments. An average person intakes 10 grams of salt a day though the recommended daily sodium intake (RDA) is just 3 grams. Human beings usually get the required sodium from their food. Na is essential to all living beings as it is vital for the maintenance of different functions of the body. Sodium vapor used in streetlights gives off a brilliant yellow light.Sodium carbonate, another sodium salt, is also known as washing soda and is used as a water softener.It also finds application as a feedstock in the chemical industry. Common salt or sodium chloride is added to food to enhance its taste and as a de-icing agent for roads in winter. Its salts have more uses than the metal itself.As a reagent in the chemical industry. ![]() As a heat exchanger in nuclear reactors.Lewis Dot Structure for Sodium Sodium Uses If a small piece of Na is dropped into ethanol, it reacts steadily releasing bubbles of hydrogen gas leaving behind a colorless solution of sodium ethoxide. It dissolves readily in dilute sulphuric acid. It reacts vigorously with all the halogens (chlorine, fluorine, etc.) forming sodium halides. During the exothermic reaction, the metal may become so hot that it may catch fire and burn with an orange-colored flame. Sodium reacts rapidly with water to produce a colorless solution of sodium hydroxide (a base) and hydrogen gas. When burnt in air (oxygen), it forms white sodium peroxide and sodium oxide. Besides that, it has 16 synthetic, radioactive isotopes with known half-lives. Naturally occurring Na is its most stable isotope with mass number 23. Sodium (pronunciation SO-dee-em ), represented by the chemical symbol or formula Na, is a soft, malleable element belonging to the family of alkali metals. Properties and Characteristics of Sodium. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() It lets you record input sequences and execute them with a single button click, making it easier to perform repetitive tasks or complex maneuvers in games. Macro functionality is another game-changer that BlueStacks provides. Whether you’re playing fast-paced fighting games or immersive role-playing games, you can customize controls to suit your preferences. Say goodbye to inaccurate touch inputs – this feature allows you to assign controls to your mouse, keyboard, or gamepad for more precise and faster gameplay. One of the biggest advantages of BlueStacks is its Advanced Keymapping feature. With high-definition resolutions and smoother frame rates, you can enjoy an enhanced mobile experience on a larger screen. Race to become the greatest bike racer and show off your skills as you speed through the city.ĭownload Bike Simulator 2 – Simulator on PC with BlueStacks and hit the road.Īre you tired of squinting at your phone’s small screen while playing your favorite Android games? Do you wish you could enjoy your mobile apps on a larger screen without having to buy a separate device? Look no further than BlueStacks!īlueStacks is a free Android emulator software that allows you to run Android applications on your computer or laptop. Get ready for the ultimate moto extreme game that brings action to your mobile device. And with nice challengers waiting to race you, there’s always a new competition to take on. No matter your skill level, you’ll be able to jump right in and start racing. The easy controls of Bike Simulator 2 make it accessible for everyone to enjoy. You’ll face tough challenges on your way to success, and new levels are constantly being added to keep the excitement going. But be warned, sick high-speed chasing and racing await you as you navigate through the free city. ![]() With many amazing levels to complete, this free-action bike racing game will keep you entertained for hours.Īs you progress through the levels, you’ll earn money to unlock amazing new motos. Your goal is to dodge obstacles and beat the clock on every level. You’ll get to choose from a variety of motorbikes, put on your helmet, and hit the road. BlueStacks app player is the best platform to play this Android game on your PC or Mac for an immersive gaming experience.īike Simulator 2 – Moto Race Game is the ultimate bike racing experience now available on your mobile. Downloading BlueStacks 5īlueStacks is very easy to install, mostly because all you need is a small installer file, and our software will do the rest for you, including downloading necessary files, and actually installing the emulator on your PC.Bike Simulator 2 – Simulator is a Racing game developed by Virtua Games – Jogo de Moto e Carro – Bike Games. Once you’ve verified that your PC can run BlueStacks, we can go ahead and proceed with the installation. However, please note, that you may run into some performance issues.
![]() Zero-crossing Detector Using IC 311 and TransistorĪ zero-crossing detector using an 8 pin DIP unit 311 IC is shown in the figure below. The range of use of phasemeter for measurement is 0° to 360°. ![]() This interval of time is proportional to the phase difference between the two input sine wave voltages. A train of pulses in the positive and negative cycles are obtained and the time interval between the pulse of sine wave voltage and that of second sine wave voltage is measured. The working will be the same as explained in the above circuit. Time Marker Generator Waveform Zero-crossing Detector as PhasemeterĪ zero-crossing detector can be used for the measurement of phase angle between two voltages. Thus, a zero-crossing detector whose input is a sign wave has been converted into a train of positive pulses at interval T by adding a RC network and a clipping circuit. If the voltage Vr is applied to a clipper circuit using a diode D, the load voltage Vload will have only positive pulses and will clip away the negative pulses. If the time constant RC is very small compared to the period T of the input sine wave, then the voltage across R of the RC circuit network called Vr will be a series of positive and negative pulses. Zero-Crossing Detector Using Timing Marker Generator Zero-Crossing Detector Using 741IC -Waveforms Zero-crossing Detector as Time Marker Generatorįor an input sine wave, the output of the zero-crossing detector being a square wave, is further passed through an RC series circuit. These difficulties can be removed by using a regenerative feedback circuit with a positive feedback that causes the output voltage to change faster thereby eliminating the possibility of any false zero crossing due to noise voltages at the op-amp input. Thus zero crossing are detected for noise voltages in addition to the input voltage. At the same time, the input noises in the op-amp may cause the output voltage to switch between the saturation levels. This causes further delay for the output voltage to switch between the upper and lower saturation levels. This causes a delay in time for the input voltage to cross the zero-level. This means that the waveform only changes slowly. In certain applications, the input voltage may be a low frequency waveform. They clamp the differential input voltages to either +0.7V or -0.7V. ![]() They are used to protect the op-amp from damage due to increase in input voltage. The diodes D1 and D2 are also called clamp diodes. Similarly, when the input voltage passes through zero and goes in the negative direction, the output voltage is driven to positive saturation. Zero-Crossing Detector Using UA741 op-amp ICĪs shown in the waveform, for a reference voltage 0V, when the input sine wave passes through zero and goes in positive direction, the output voltage Vout is driven into negative saturation. ![]() These are shown in the circuit diagram and input and output waveforms of an inverting comparator with a 0V reference voltage. ![]() The only change to be brought in is the reference voltage with which the input voltage is to be compared, must be made zero (Vref = 0V). Anyone of the inverting or non-inverting comparators can be used as a zero-crossing detector. It can also be called as the sine to square wave converter. The zero crossing detector circuit is an important application of the op-amp comparator circuit. Towards the end of article, we have drawn another circuit diagram of zero crossing detector designed using IC 311 and transistor. Towards the middle of this tutorial, you will learn about 2 applications of zero crossing detector – which are time marker generator and phasemeter. We have a neat draw circuit diagram of zero crossing detector and we have explained its working principle and theory behind the scene in easy to understand words. In the initial paragraphs of the tutorial, you will learn zero crossing detector using op amp designed using the popular 741 IC. In this article, we discuss Zero Crossing Detector in detail with two different circuits. ![]() ![]() ![]() Sarah is wrapping up collecting resight data for the Oregon Vesper Sparrow this summer – by resighting individually color-banded birds year after year, she can analyze their annual survival. To investigate this, Sarah will be putting MOTUS nodes out in new meadows surrounding past sites, expanding her search for these birds. In previous years, very few juveniles have returned to the same meadow where they were hatched. This summer KBO will also continue to deploy MOTUS tags on late-stage Oregon Vesper Sparrow nestlings. Oregon Vesper Sparrow (c) Frank Lospalluto KBO will look at the Willamette birds’ migratory routes and overwintering areas, and compare them to the data KBO has gathered from birds in the Rogue Basin. Sarah will also be training partner Bob Altman with the American Bird Conservancy to expand the study and place GPS tags on Oregon Vesper Sparrows in the Willamette Valley this summer. KBO will be deploying more tags at our Lily Glen study site near Howard Prairie. Sarah Rockwell, one of KBO’s Research Biologists, is excited to be expanding the Oregon Vesper Sparrow GPS tracking project. Each staff member has their own favorite thing to look forward to this field season: starting a new project, expanding an active project, or wrapping up data collection.ĭr. Klamath Bird Observatory (KBO) is preparing by dusting off field gear, mapping out survey sites, and hiring summer staff. Spring has sprung, and migratory birds are making their way back to the Klamath Siskiyou Bioregion. ![]() ![]() ‘Pace destroying’ is a phrase I don't use lightly, but this final level took multiple hours to grind through. But this all comes to an end at the final level. Getting a no-hit run through the waves of enemies can really get a rush going. Overall the difficulty is relatively well-paced and can offer some high-intensity fun when you are really in the groove. My stumblings into seemingly impossible situations where enemies would be hidden behind other enemies and where one hit could mean an inevitable death were, in fact, situations that skill could not get me out of. After seeking out the tutorial and playing it through it appears I was, in fact, utilizing all my options. Initially, I thought the fault was my own, that I had simply not taken the time to learn this game and learn its combat thoroughly. Combine this with the lack of control you have over your character in general and you are left with an awkward combat system that feels half-baked at best. This is a huge problem when compared to the enemies and occasionally the frustrating difficulty jumps that come out of nowhere. For every playable character, there is a set move list with absolutely no customization or skill tree to be seen. One element that left quite a sour taste was that the moves you have at the beginning of your journey are the moves you will have at the end. Normally I would be fine with this had the pacing of enemies been consistent but they are constantly changing speed, making a miss eventually unavoidable and will result in a hit or two that could spell the end of that round, where you will then need to start over from the first wave of the level. ![]() This leaves the entire game to waves of enemies while you stand still and wait for them to get in range of your attacks. The enemies get tougher by requiring more hits or jumping around your character, but in the end, it's just two buttons. Combat begins very lackluster and offers a simple two-button-based combat system where you must press left or right depending on where the enemies are coming from. ![]() This is where the game felt the most tedious and frustrating for me. ![]() The attempt at a story at all is appreciated in a market where indie beat-em-ups tend to solely focus on their gameplay and combat. This would normally be fine if the gameplay was incredibly fun but we’ll touch on that later. This campaign mode only includes the story to facilitate the gameplay being played in context to the world already established. None of that is touched upon here and it truly is a shame. Unfortunately, the main story here doesn't offer much at all in terms of actual narrative progression which is a big shame considering the movie this game is based on has a world rich of crazy stories and colorful characters with their own insane backstories. In order to escape, you must find the Mother Modem components so Hacker Man can hack his way out of it… and that's pretty much where the story stops. StoryĪmidst their crazy lives, our four heroes find themselves transported through a portal and trapped inside the Arcade Machine’s virtual world of Nazis and Ninjas. Whether you’re beating up Nazis or taking down evil arcade machines, Kung Fury: Street Rage has all the craziness and nonsensical charm of the original movie crammed into an old-school beat-em-up love letter. Developed by Hello There Games, this slightly misguided attempt comes extremely close to upholding the legacy of its highly praised source material. ![]() ![]() ![]() We’re doing this to prevent would-be attackers from circumventing the security of the Authy app by falling back to SMS. However, once you have Authy installed, you will no longer be able to request codes via SMS. Customers may have unique requirements which rule out the Authy mobile app, so we will continue to support SMS. We believe that switching to the Authy app will improve security without any downside to usability for nearly all customers, as discussed below.Īt the same time, we recognize there is no one-size-fits-all solution. We are now actively encouraging all of our customers to install the Authy app. However, in recent interactions with customers, the Gemini support team reached the conclusion that many customers were either not aware of the Authy mobile app, incorrectly viewed SMS as equivalently secure to the Authy app, or were interested in other alternative TOTP apps. ![]() Gemini has always supported SMS and mobile app options for 2FA. ![]() OneTouch further improves usability by avoiding the need to transcribe digits from one device to another, but (unlike TOTP) it does require a data connection. TOTP apps can work offline, even if the phone itself has no service (e.g., when a user is outside a service area). TOTP codes generated using an app do not require internet connectivity. Voice codes further improve accessibility by allowing codes to be sent to landlines or heard by users who have difficulty with visual information. SMS is simple and can work on any mobile phone including legacy flip-phones that are not “smart” and don’t have an application ecosystem. Instead users confirm a login by responding to a simple yes/no prompt.Įach of these options comes with different tradeoffs.
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