The NRDC study that found some bottled water brands violate chemical health limits also found that one in five states don’t regulate bottled water manufactured and sold in-state. Some states don’t regulate bottled water quality.An astounding 64% of bottled water is just tap water in a bottle, according to an extensive report conducted by Food and Water Watch. Many bottled water brands use images of pristine lakes, snow-capped mountains, and babbling brooks to paint a picture of pure, nature-sourced water. You don’t know where that water comes from.Some bottled water may contain contaminants.Ī thorough study by the NRDC found that 33% of tested bottled water brands either contained chemicals above state health limits or violated microbial purity guidelines, which means bottled water quality isn’t a guarantee.Companies source the water, manufacture the bottles, and then ship their brand far and wide in trucks, trains, and boats. Bottled water production uses up to 2000 times more energy than tap water production.Ī study published in Environmental Research Letters revealed this head-turning fact: bottled water production eats up a massive amount of energy.With a recycling rate of around 30%, the containers of more than 10 billion gallons of water are ending up in landfills. 15 billion gallons would translate to 120 billion bottles of water if Americans were only buying single-serving PET bottles. Americans buy nearly 15 billion gallons of bottled water per year.Īccording to data collected from the International Bottled Water Association, Americans can’t get enough bottled water.PET is a lightweight plastic used for packaging items like soft drinks, water, shampoo, peanut butter, cooking oils, and other products, according to the PET Resin Association.Īccording to the Environmental Protection Agency, only 3 in 10 polyethylene terephthalate plastic bottles were recycled in 2018, leaving the rest to decompose, albeit very slowly, in landfills, ditches, lakes, and anywhere else someone might throw them. Only 29% of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic water bottles are recycled in the U.S.Of course, that’s just an estimate - bottled water hasn’t been around for 450 years, so no one truly knows how long it takes. ![]() The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shared data with the Wood Holes Sea Grant to arrive at this surprising number. A single-use plastic bottle takes around 450 years to decompose.Filtered water right from the comfort of your home is the way to go, but don’t take our word for it: consider these facts about bottled water before you make your next trip to the store. We dug through journals, studies, and scientific data to give you the hard and fast bottled water facts. In addition to heavy pollution, plastic bottled water has many other implications to consider. I still had a bit of room left.You’re probably aware that plastic water bottle pollution is a major issue, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. ![]() Just to give you an idea of the size of the storage compartment I was able to fit 5 potty bags, my keys and a few dog treats. I’ll be using mine mainly for dog walking. “The storage compartment is what I found pretty impressive much larger than I thought it would be. Take this one impressed Amazon shopper who finds this bottle useful and life-changing: Whether you’re out for a morning run, on the way to the gym or walking your dog outside, you can carry it alone and ditch the need for an extra bag. ![]() The best part? You can bring this stylish water bottle almost anywhere, and no one-not even a casual thief-will suspect it contains valuables. It can also maintain the temperature of cold drinks for up to 24 hours and hot drinks for 12 hours–minus the annoying drink “sweat” or water rings ruining your surfaces. Made from food-grade, high-quality stainless steel, this tumbler can withstand the shake test without any leaks. Aside from the water container, it also has a spacious compartment for stashing your daily essentials, including chunky keys, protein powder and snacks. It's easy to see why this Bindle water bottle quickly became one of Oprah's go-to products. This innovative water bottle will help you meet your goals while giving you a place to hold all of your important essentials.
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![]() It is believed that the name is formed from two Celtic words – ʻtrosʼ (over) and ʻhyntʼ (way) producing ʻtroshyntʼ (over-way). ![]() The River Trent, like most rivers and other natural features, derives its name from the earliest recorded language in Britain. Without modern constraints, the Aegirʼs effect would have been felt as far as Nottingham. (1.5m) wave which travels inland as far as Gainsborough. When conditions are right the Aegir produces a 5ft A little known fact is that the Trent, like the River Seven, exhibits a ʻtidal boreʼ known as the Trent Aegir. In 867 AD the Danish Vikings came up the Trent to Nottingham and Repton in their long ships. Later human and natural constraints on the river, including the building of Trent Bridge, limited navigation and reduced the tidal flow. The Trent is a tidal river and in ancient times, using this flow, was navigable beyond Nottingham. The Trent ends its journey at Trent Falls, where it joins the River Ouse to become the Humber, which finally empties into the North Sea near Grimsby. This part of the river forms a natural boundary between the counties of Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire. For around half of its length, from its source on the slopes of Biddulph Moor in Staffordshire, the Trent flows in a roughly easterly direction.Īround Radcliffe-on-Trent it begins to take a more northerly direction and from Newark-on- Trent is flowing almost due north. AT 185 miles (294K), the River Trent is one of Englandʼs major rivers. Auras can reveal insights about us: about our true selves, about our thoughts, feelings, dreams, and even underlying health problems. (Read more in our previous article, Beyond the Physical Body – Understanding Our ‘Energy Bodies’, published in the September 2015 issue, or online at This electromagnetic sheath that exists around the physical body contains information about our physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual state of being. As a result, they are dynamic and ever-changing in nature. They fluctuate in response to our physical health, our experiences, thoughts, and emotions. These layers vary in depth, energy, and frequency at any given moment in time. It is their unrestrained flow of life force energy that maintains the physical body. These vibrational fields of energy overlap and affect each other profoundly. The aura contains different layers that are called the “Subtle Energy Bodies”. ![]() The particles of subtle energy are spread through and around the physical body in an oval-shaped field, forming an ‘auric egg’ that extends approximately two to three feet in each direction. Metaphysical and energy healing studies explain that this field is comprised of energies of varying densities that permeate through the body. This energy structure that envelops the physical body is often referred to as “Auric Field” or the “Human Energy Field”. The aura is the electromagnetic field that surrounds the human body and every organism and object in the Universe. We are patterns, and we project colors, which are there for those who can see them.” – Edgar Cayce Colors are the perceptions of these vibrations by the human eye… Color seems to be a characteristic of the vibration of matter, and our souls seem to reflect it in this three-dimensional world through atomic patterns. ![]() Have you discovered your primary aura colors? Excellent! Scan the aura color chart below to reveal the meaning of your auras.“Every atom, every molecule, every group of atoms and molecules however simple or complex, however large or small, tells the story of itself, its pattern, its purpose, through the vibrations which emanate from it. Let’s dive right into all the aura colors and their meanings. Ready to discover your color aura? Take this free aura color test, and read the results below! Your aura can be bright and vivid, or muted and soft. That’s right, you have a unique aura, and so does everything- and everyone - around you. Sometimes, you might feel great but run into someone whose negative energy or emotions bring you down.Īura color is a fascinating philosophy because it looks at the colors of people, and how our colors interact with others. Many events and circumstances shape an aura, including your emotions and mood. When you venture from your home or office to other places, you pick up the energies of the people you encounter.Īuras are an energy field inhabiting our physical space. ![]() What Is An “Aura?”ĭo you ever walk into a room and feel that the vibe is off? Whether we notice it or not, there is energy around us everywhere we go. In this guide, we’re journeying across the rainbow to discover the pot of gold that is aura colors. Every color has a certain aura, and we pick up on it throughout our day. Have you ever felt green with envy or red with passion? And what about those feel-good vibes we get from yellow? Perhaps it’s the correlation between colors and nature that stimulate, enliven, and provoke our emotions. ![]() Memnon has no traditional recruitment buildings, instead spending resources to add a selection of troops from a chosen region straight into the special recruitment pool. Through building chains and tech, you’ll steadily unlock more regions to request reinforcements from. Razing settlements offers a movement bonus and a chunk of resources, complemented by a tab to show you which resources you’ll get from each settlement’s ashes. If you’ve played Taurox in Total War: Warhammer 2, you’ll find Memnon to be a similar experience, albeit with a bit more finesse. Aethiopia is a horde faction on a mission to burn everything the Danaans have ever so much as breathed on. ![]() The campaign mechanics don’t quite have enough character to carry things on their own, and Rhesus himself doesn’t do much to pick up the slack. Rhesus, by comparison, is a bloke with a spear who likes trees. ![]() For 25 hours, I threw giant rocks at men of reasonable height that nonetheless looked like tiny beetles next to Ajax’ magnificent stature, and it was great. There’s nothing wrong with a fairly rote Total War campaign, I think, as long as the hero you’re playing has enough character to make standard victories fun just by virtue of their presence on the battlefield. The more forest regions Rhesus owns, the more bonuses the host armies get.Ī roster rich in ambushers and some beefy chariots aside, that’s kind of it for Rhesus. So, a host of drawbacks, but also very useful for weakening enemy settlements or having low-cost defenders for your own. They’re not especially elite units, they can’t capture settlements, nor replenish, nor reinforce or be reinforced. Pay the toll, instantly summon a full 20 stack of wild forest bastards. These forces require a huge upfront food cost, but have greatly reduced upkeep. Once the gods are fat and happy, Rhesus can spend that devotion on raising Countless Host armies – one for every forest region owned. The more powerful of these cost devotion, but a few increase it.Ī Total War Saga: Troy – Rhesus & Memnon. Bonuses are things like upkeep reduction, replenishment bonuses, global happiness increases, and so on. Faction and army bonuses, access to elite units, the favour of a specific Greek deity. A theoretical pyre sits at the centre of his empire, upon which bundles of food, wood, and precious metals are incinerated in the hope the fickle gods might pay attention to the smokey updrift. Rhesus’ campaign hinges on a unique resource called devotion, initially gained by performing ritual sacrifices. Here, he makes a bit more of an impact, lending character to the minor factions at the northernmost part of the map, with the eventual goal of uniting Thrace. The Thracian King’s role in the Iliad is similar to Jack Woltz’ in The Godfather, in that his most notable characteristic is being careless with very expensive horses. He’s a big lad with a big beard that wears a big dead bear for a cape. I’d prefer to end on a high note, so let’s talk about Rhesus first. But it also feels like Troy is well and truly running on fumes for this last leg of its sprint to the finish line. It’s always good to see it stretched and formed differently. Total War’s formula has long been both its Achilles Heel and Trojan Horse, secret weapon and fatal flaw. Structurally, it experiments with campaign pacing and unit recruitment in interesting ways. Rhesus and Memnon is smaller, more focused, and cheaper. READ MORE: ‘Wolfstride’ review: a stylish mech-smasher that takes some warming up.This final content drop for Total War’s jaunt across the Aegean comes hot off the winged heels of Mythos, an expansion so good that difficult second epic syndrome was inevitable. It’s the end of a year so long that anyone claiming they can remember when it started should be treated with the utmost suspicion, and possibly herded into a corner and kicked in the shins until they repent. ![]() Which is fine with me since KeePassDroid support for 2.0 database files is still experimental, and I've been consequently sticking with 1.1. For the moment, at least, the old clunky KeePass 1.1 remains "secure." Read here: https //2015/11/password-manager-hacked.htmlįWIW, this only works against KeePass 2.0, a fact that was omitted from the article but evident from the source code on GitHub. I really wouldn't use KeePass at the minute.Ī researcher has released a free tool that can steal your passwords. Check it out at They also build and operate digital wallet services and other secure transaction software solutions. They offer a free version as well as one that has a cloud storage option for keeping back-ups. It also has mobile versions that you can use on iOS and Androids as well. I did find an alternative that works really well and I have been using now for about a year (The KeePass issue happened Summer of 2014).Ĭheck out Dashlane. I tried KeePass and had an issue with the file corrupting itself and losing nearly 200 passwords on me. Security and long term use are my main concern. Should I go with KeePass with it's open-sourceness and ability to use it on a thumb drive? Or should I go with 1Password and enjoy a better, official mobile app and browser extension? So, I'm trying to decide between 1Password and KeePass and can't make up my mind. I may just be being paranoid here, but I don't want to take any chances. I'm also concerned that they might shut down one day, or a disgruntled employee might decide to insert something malicious into the software, etc. ![]() I'd love to use 1Password, but I'm just not sure how secure it really is. In short, I trust KeePass itself, but I'm not sure if I can trust the third-party developers of the mobile app and browser extension. (1Password has local WiFi sync) There is also KeeFox for Firefox integration, but I'm not sure if I trust that either. Also, syncing between my PC and the app would be a pain. There is MiniKeePass on the iOS App Store, but I'm not sure if I trust it not to make off with my data. The only things really keeping me from using KeePass are the lack of an official mobile app and good browser integration. However, KeePass seems more secure being as it's open source and there is a portable version which can be put onto an encrypted thumb drive. 1Password can be set to store everything locally, has a great mobile app and good browser integration. 1Password, KeePass, and Dashlane all have a mobile app, but Dashlane sends the file to the app via their web servers, so I crossed out Dashlane. It needs to have a mobile iOS application as well. I do NOT want my database file (even if it is encrypted) being stored in the cloud, so I crossed out LastPass. I did some research on the programs out there and narrowed my options down to these four: 1Password, KeePass, Dashlane, and LastPass. I heard about password managers awhile back and have been thinking about getting one. ![]() The three aforementioned subdials dominate the display. Again, beige luminescent treatment is employed. This latter detail delivers a vintage-feel to the watch, a characteristic ubiquitously found on this chronograph.Įach hour is marked with a polished, rhodium-plated index. The silver-toned hour and minute hands are highly polished and lined with beige luminescent treatment. Three white subdials step out from the stealthy backdrop of the dial, inviting the wearer to move closer and absorb the information presented. ‘Contrast’ is the name of the game, a game this watch plays very well. Quite simply, the black dial version is gorgeous. However, despite this attractive virtue, I am drawn to this model for another reason. The TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 16 Chronograph upholds the brand’s reputation for delivering value, with a keen sticker price of £3500 (RRP as at ). To mark this important milestone, the Swiss brand unveiled the TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 16 Chronograph, offered in two versions, blue and black. This year at Baselworld 2018, TAG Heuer celebrated the 55th anniversary of its highly popular Carrera series, a collection of motoring-inspired watches. Some watches have been equipped with column-wheel movements, the purist’s choice, while others have focussed on affordability. In recent years, TAG Heuer has indulged fans of chronographs with a steady stream of new models. The die was cast, Heuer, and subsequently TAG Heuer, would forever be associated with measuring elapsed time. A major advance in the field of chronographs, the invention was subsequently patented in 1887. Heuer invented the ‘oscillating pinion’, a device still used within many chronographs today. This detailed review of the TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 16 Chronograph includes live images, specification details and pricing. TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 16 Unveiled at Baselworld 2018, the TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 16 Chronograph indulges horophiles with a vintage-inspired aesthetic, stylish good looks and impressive value for money. ![]() FFXIV’s developers say Savage Criterion dungeons are currently the hardest content in the game for four-player parties. If that’s not enough, enemies will get stronger if you spend too long in the dungeon, so you’ll need to balance good tactics with a brisk pace to make it out alive. If the entire party dies, all enemies in the dungeon will reset, so you’ll have to attempt the whole thing over again. In Savage Criterion Dungeons, there’s no way to revive at all. There’s also a Savage version of Criterion Dungeons that ramps up the difficulty further. In standard difficulty Criterion Dungeons, enemies won’t respawn if your party wipes, so as long as you don’t run out of time or revives, you can pick up where you left off. Once you’ve burned through all of your revives, you need to start again from the beginning. Instead, you have a limited pool of revives that any player can use to resurrect an ally. All normal methods of reviving a downed player are disabled in Criterion Dungeons. Unlike a normal dungeon, however, Criterion Dungeons are extremely unforgiving. Savage-level Criterion Dungeons are now the hardest light party content in FFXIV. You’ll need one tank, one healer, and two DPS to enter Criterion Dungeons, just like any normal dungeon. These new dungeons are far more traditional, requiring players to use a balanced party and progress along a set route. The first, Another Sil’dihn Subterrane, is also part of Patch 6.25. If you want even more of a challenge, you’ll want to check out Criterion Dungeons. ![]() What are Criterion Dungeons in Final Fantasy XIV? The dungeon is located beneath the city of Ul’dah, and you’ll be joined by Sultana Nanamo on your journey there. The first Variant Dungeon, added in Patch 6.25, is called Sil’dihn Subterrane. If you want to get the full story of a Variant Dungeon, you’ll need to make multiple runs and see all its different routes to piece it together. Depending on the choices players make within the dungeon, they’ll open different routes to the end. Variant Dungeons are also the first in FFXIV to offer branching paths. Tanks and healers get damaging moves, healers and DPS get damage mitigation, and DPS and tanks get healing spells. Similar to Bozja’s Lost Actions, Variant Actions let you take abilities your job wouldn’t normally be able to learn to round out your skill set. To make offbeat party compositions more viable, you’ll have access to Variant Actions when you’re in the new dungeon. Sil’dihn Subterrane features branching paths that change based on player choices. You can even change jobs while in the dungeon - another first for FFXIV - and adjust your tactics on the fly. These Dungeons also have no role restrictions, so if you want to gather four White Mages and just Glare everything to death, you’re free to give it a shot. They’re the first dungeons in the game that scale in difficulty based on how many players are in your group, meaning solo dungeoneers and full parties of four can both reasonably take them on. Variant Dungeons offer a few mechanics that make them wildly different from FFXIV’s existing dungeons. What are Variant Dungeons in Final Fantasy XIV? Whether you’ve already exhausted the endgame or you’re still climbing the ladder to level 90, these dungeons are a test of skill you’ll want to be prepared for. ![]() First introduced in Live Letter 71, these are two entirely new kinds of content for four-player parties. The biggest addition for Patch 6.25 is the arrival of Variant and Criterion dungeons. Final Fantasy XIV Patch 6.25 launched on October 18, 2022, bringing lots of new quests and enhancements to Square Enix’s MMORPG. State-of-the-art theater for resident enjoyment.Comfortable seating areas for reading, card playing, and socializing. ![]() Lush landscaped courtyards and secured walking paths.We are located a few blocks away from the local hospitals.Our staff will provide individualized care plans that will be uniquely tailored for each resident.Īll training, care, services, activities and surroundings are customized to meet the needs of each resident. Hospice providers are available to those who qualifyĬoronado Heights Senior Living Community provides services for residents needing both Assisted Living and Memory Care. ![]()
![]() Now, in addition to the time, you can view the name of a song title or artist, the weather, a calculation or unit of measurement, calendar event times, and more features when you ask Alexa for information.Īdditionally, for the first time, Echo Dot and Echo Dot with Clock feature eero Built-in, which makes them the first Echo devices to serve as eero mesh wifi extenders and improve coverage in your home. The new Echo Dot with Clock includes upgraded high-density dot technology, offering a more vibrant and dynamic way to see information at a glance. Powered by the AZ2 Neural Edge processor, Echo Dot and Echo Dot with Clock enable more experiences to be processed on the edge-resulting in even faster responses for tap gestures, ultrasound motion detection, and on-device execution for some of the most common requests to Alexa. The new generation also adds an accelerometer to enable new tap gesture controls, so you can simply tap the top of the device to pause and resume music, dismiss timers, or end a call. The redesigned audio architecture features a custom full-range driver and the highest excursion speaker of any Echo Dot, delivering clear vocals and up to double the bass of the previous generation-all within the same compact, spherical form factor.Įcho Dot and Echo Dot with Clock have new sensors that enable more contextual Alexa experiences-like the ability to ask Alexa to automatically turn on your smart fan when it gets too warm inside. The all-new Echo Dot and Echo Dot with Clock are the most powerful yet. New Echo Dot and Echo Dot with Clock-Even Better Audio, New Temperature Sensor, Tap Gesture Controls, eero Built-in, and Upgraded Display And, with the new sensors and technology built in to Echo Dot and Echo Dot with Clock, customers can have Alexa do even more on their behalf.” “With the upgraded audio and compact form factors, each of these new devices give customers more ways to make Alexa a seamless part of their day. This generation of Echo devices are designed with this vision in mind,” said Nedim Fresko, vice president of Amazon Alexa Devices. “A true ambient experience is there to simplify your day-to-day life when you need it and fades into the background when you don’t. To learn about all the Alexa features and experiences, visit. In addition, Amazon announced a new generation of Echo Dot Kids with new designs, significant audio improvements to Echo Studio, and a host of new features for Alexa-including a new Fire TV experience on Echo Show 15. ![]() 28, 2022- Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) today introduced the next generation of Echo Dot and Echo Auto, giving you more ways to bring the convenience of Alexa to every room of your home and into your car. All-new Echo Dot and Echo Dot with Clock deliver up to two-times the bass of the previous generation, add a temperature sensor, double as eero mesh wifi extenders and Echo Dot Kids arrives in new Owl and Dragon designsĮcho Studio creates even more immersive sound with new spatial audio processing technology and upgraded frequency range extensionĮcho Auto features an all-new, compact design and an adhesive mount, making it even easier to bring Alexa on the go ^ "PIX 270i Wins SVC Innovative Products Award | Sound Devices News | Sound Devices, LLC".^ "788T Wins Resolution Magazine Award for Recorders | Sound Devices News | Sound Devices, LLC".^ "Sound Devices 633 Receives Cinema Audio Society Technical Achievement Award | Sound Devices News | Sound Devices, LLC"."Sound Devices 788T Keeps Viewers Hooked on Breaking Bad". ^ "Sound Devices 744T Syncs Up With Sound Effects Crew On Batman: The Dark Knight".Videomaker Best Products Award (2014) for Best Field Mixer - PIX 240i.2014 SVC Innovative Product Award (2014) - PIX 270i.Resolution Magazine Award (2009) - 788T recorder.NAMM Tec Award nominee in Outstanding Technical Achievement category (2014) - 970 recorder.Multi-winner of the Cinema Audio Society Technical Achievement Award - 744T, 788T, 664, 633, and MixPre-10T (nominated in 2015 for the 970).In October, 2021, Sound Devices was acquired by the Audiotonix Group. In 2018 Sound Devices announced the acquisition of Audio Limited, a UK manufacturer of wireless microphone systems. Sound Devices products have been used for many well-known films, including Birdman and Batman: The Dark Knight, and TV shows, including Doctor Who and Breaking Bad The company specializes in portable equipment for location sound and video recording. The company was founded in 1998 by Matt Anderson, Jon Tatooles, and Jim Koomar who previously worked for Shure. Sound Devices designs and manufactures professional audio and video equipment. Sound Devices is an American corporation headquartered in Reedsburg, Wisconsin, with additional offices in Madison, Wisconsin and Berlin, Germany. This board is a fantastic way for an individual digging for a good ride and features a heavy lasting board that will last for years. Included is 2- Phoenix, 2-Pro and 1- HPG IV Split Axle with 1 extra Phoenix Hanger. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, this board is sure to give you the skills you need to skate like a pro, the Gullwing charger 10 is a brand new longboard skateboard that is now being used by Gullwing trucks. It features a Gullwing Trucks sidewinder ii black skateboard double kingpin Trucks 159 mm hanger 9 axle, this board is sure to give you access to all of your skills and skills with ease. The Gullwing Reliant firmly asserted the Stinson brand image of power and luxury. From 1936 to 1940, over 500 Gullwings were built, dominating the entire industry. The sleek design is best-in-the-class for any application, this board is a splendid substitute for shoppers wanting for an unique skating experience. In 1936 they mated the monospar metal structured wing of their A tri-motor airliner with a 5-place model, and the iconic Gullwing Reliant series was born. The Gullwing Trucks skateboards are top-notch surrogate for a person scouring for a high-quality, versatile board, with three axles, you can easily accommodate everyone you know. You can use them to create a brand new skateboard or use them as the foundation of an existing board, they are also incredibly durable and durable which means that you can be sure that you're getting a beneficial product at a fantastic price. The outer panelling is also made of aluminium, something that had been reserved for only very few of the original models back in the day. Ben Schroeder, Chris Miller, Tony Magnusson, Jason Jesse, Jeff Kendal, Lee Ralph, David Hackett and Ray Underhill are just a few names who graced the. While the makers of the first gullwing-design vehicle relied on a tubular space frame made of steel, the SLS AMG’s backbone is a high-strength, but simultaneously lightweight aluminium space frame. Many legendary riders rode for Gullwing at this time and some continue to ride them to this day. The Gullwing Trucks are the best at their trade, they are incredibly versatile and can be used in a number of different ways. The PRO III was quite possibly the most popular and most successful truck of the 80âs. Best Gullwing Trucks Skateboards Comparison |
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