![]() Melissa has been seen and heard in over 300 commercials for major brands FOX, NBC, TD Ameritrade, Capital One, Gerber, Vitamix, DQ and many more. Melissa is also a stand-up comedian and has been a frequent guest on Vargas Mason’s Deez Nutz show at The Comedy Store and you can also hear her dubbing a variety of voices in some of Netflix’s hottest new foreign shows. She has also lent her voice to countless readings and workshops including for Ojai Playwrights Festival, The Taper Too and A.S.K Theatre Projects, along with LA-based writers’ groups, Second Draft and Mondays At 8pm. ![]() Additionally, she is known for voicing the character of Sarah Wellington in THE WILD THORNBERRYS MOVIE and Enid in the Audie Award winning radio series, THE SHERLOCK HOLMES THEATRE directed by Yuri Rasovsky.įavorite theatre credits include, UNRAVELLED by Jake Broder, Playwright’s Arena and Center Theatre Group’s site-specific production of THE HOTEL PLAY (reuniting with playwright, Jennifer Maisel) and the critically acclaimed role of CiCi in the LA premiere of JOURNEY TO DOLLYWOOD by Jessie McCormack. Film credits include THE COMEBACK TRAIL, SENIOR MOMENT with William Shatner, THE POISON ROSE with John Travolta and Ted Melfi’s ST VINCENT. 92 minutes.) In select theaters and on demand Friday, March 26. Starring William Shatner, Jean Smart and Christopher Lloyd. ![]() Notable TV credits include MODERN FAMILY, AMERICAN HOUSEWIFE, DR KEN, NCIS, SWITCHED AT BIRTH, ST VINCENT, KIRBY BUCKETS and Disney’s KATBOT among many others. The best thing you can say about this Moment is that, at a breezy 92 minutes, it’s a brief one. She produced and stars in the comedy, HOW TO BEAT YOUR SISTER-IN-LAW (at everything) and has recurred on such shows as Amazon’s GOOD GIRLS REVOLT, DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES, PARENTHOOD, PROVIDENCE, PARTY OF FIVE, DIAGNOSIS MURDER Nickelodeon’s WINX CLUB and the animated hit, DOUG. Melissa moves frequently between television, animation, film and theatre.
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![]() Mind maps are a great way for kids to practice their organization skills. ![]() Organization: Arranging and coordinating materials in order to complete a task. Mindnode helps kids practice and improve the following skills: Mindnode is free but certain features such as notes and tags require purchasing the Pro version of the app. This mode takes your mind map and puts it into a traditional outline format, making the organization of your thoughts more straightforward and easier for some users in regards to planning out projects and papers. The Outline feature can also be used either on its own or side by side with your mind map. Different stickers and color themes can then be added to customize your mind map just the way you want. Users can also add notes and tags to their maps, helping them locate their ideas quickly. Child nodes can then be added onto these nodes, eventually building out a branching map of thoughts and ideas. Additional ideas, or “sibling” nodes can then be added to further flesh out the main idea. The user can then add a subcategory, or “child” node to build off of that main idea. To begin, the user creates a core idea, or “main” node which is the overarching idea for their thought map. Bravo, keep up the great work.Mindnode is an idea organization app where the user builds mind maps with branching subject matter by using their device’s touchscreen. ![]() I plan to use this for various areas, but I've used it a few days and already I feel better about not having to keep all this in my head all the time, it clears the mind and allows you to think. Its a breath of fresh air to other apps trying to get cute with lists and stuff, and unique way to run your business and life if you so choose. I hope you guys continue to develop this and add non-obstructive features that stay out of the way but make this tool continue to grow in simplistic but powerful way. It's how my brain works (Im sure others brains are the same, I think ). It cant connect across pages dynamically. Im using it as a planner, organizer, roadmap, to-do, and conversation and event tracking tool for my business reminding me on ALL the past items and things accomplished and that need accomplishing for my company. This product helps get all of your brain onto a page and allows you to sort and make rational decisions and prioritize things ( I have ideas to send to them on this). I do just about everything as I only have a few stafff members. I run my own business developing and selling new products. MindNode is the right tool to get your ideas out of your head the way you want to.Īmazing product. Use the mind map to visually rearrange nodes and add new thoughts.ġ1. Create an outline for an organized, hierarchical view, and observe how it grows as a mind map.ġ0. Concentrate on one thought at a time with Focus Mode, Visual Tags, and foldable branches.ĩ. Whether as words, images, links, tasks, or notes, capture your thoughts in any form.Ĩ. Your document reflects your ever-changing understanding of an idea as you add and adjust thoughts.ħ. MindNode Plus is a cross-platform subscription for your iPhone, iPad, and Windows.Ħ. Whether it’s on your iPhone, iPad, or Windows, with MindNode, you stay productive wherever you are.ĥ. It helps you capture your thoughts and create a clear picture of your idea.Ĥ. It unlocks all of MindNode’s features like Outlining, Visual Tags, Focus Mode, Notes, Themes, Stickers, Connections, and much more.ģ. Use MindNode for free to capture your ideas with actions like editing, rearranging, and folding nodes, as well as importing and exporting files.Ģ. "Flower" was influenced by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, whose music his father used to play in his home. Qawwali is a form of devotional Sufi music associated with Islamic culture, and Malik used Qawwali vocal techniques for the track, including vocal elisions, warbling, and "deeply centered but controlled fervor". Should you expect it to be the best album of 2016? Absolutely not."Flower" is an experimental interlude, in the form of a spiritual,Pakistani Qawwali ghazal that Zayn sings in Urdu, his father's native language, backed by Ho's folk-style acoustic guitar playing and atmospheric sounds resembling a thick mist. So should you buy “Mind of Mine?” Absolutely. He still has room to explore further into R&B and hip-hop, and “Mind of Mine” is quite promising, despite its flaws. However, for a debut album in a completely different genre than what he previously performed with, Malik doesn’t disappoint. The record would be much, much better if four to five songs were cut, allowing songs like “sHe” to breathe and garner the attention they deserve. Other songs miss the mark on “Mind of Mine.” “fOoL fOr YoU” seems especially out of place on the record, and “lUcOzAde” fails to catch any interest. Singing in Urdu is obviously important to Malik, and for his Muslim and Pakistani fans-in addition to this vital step in music, “INTERMISSION: fLoWer” is exquisitely sung. ![]() Malik is notably one of America’s only Muslim pop stars, and has faced much irrational and hateful commentary regarding this. The most alluring track on “Mind of Mine,” however, comes with “INTERMISSION: fLoWer.” A song that only lasts one minute and 44 seconds may not seem like it could hold much substance, but when Malik sings in his father’s native tongue, Urdu, it seems like one of the most powerful moments in recent pop history. ![]() “BeFour” and “dRuNk,” two other stand-out songs, follow the same suit as “BoRdErSz”-it’s clear that Malik succeeds with The Weeknd-style music. You won’t really find any Bieber-esque bangers here (with the exception of “Like I Would”), but you will discover beautiful tracks such as “BoRdErSz,” a slow hitting-tune that showcases Malik’s penchant for tracks with a burning intensity hiding underneath. As excited as the world appeared to be for this album, it’s a bit anticlimactic-“Mind of Mine” is in no way a bad album, but with 18 tracks on the deluxe version, some parts seem to fall short of others.Ī few songs are gorgeous, sizzling, downbeat numbers and some seem to just exceed boring. “Mind of Mine” reflects this rebrand and represents more of Malik’s actual musical style than did his time in One Direction. The rebrand surrounding Malik is stunning he is the cool guy, the one that rides motorcycles and smokes cigarettes, the new R&B artist that makes sexy pieces of art. The hype surrounding “Mind of Mine” was seemingly chaotic and grew with singles such as “PILLOWTALK,” a sultry song with explicit lyrics that would never be found in a One Direction tune. ![]() Exactly one year later, the now solo artist released his debut album “ Mind of Mine.” After nearly five years as part of the world’s most popular boy band, he announced on Mathat he would be leaving the group. W hen Zayn Malik stumbled up on the X-Factor stage in 2010, bleary-eyed and sleepy, he, like the rest of the world, had no idea what level of fame and success he would gain as one-fifth of One Direction. To learn more about an individual crew’s history, read the National Interagency Fire Center Hotshot Crew History.Hops nDrops, “A Neighborhood Gathering Place,” was created as a safe, fun place for neighbors to meet neighbors and friends to gather with friends. In the mid-1990s, an operations guide formalized the profession and standardized the required training to be designated a Hotshot. Several other crews across the country were founded between the 1950s-1980s. It still operates today, although its name has changed several times over the years. In 1948, the Los Padres Hotshot Crew was one of the first crews established. They were called “Hotshot” crews because they worked on a wildfires’ hottest parts. Hotshot crews originated on the Cleveland and Angeles National Forests in Southern California in the late 1940s. Then apply online at Applications are typically accepted in September and October, although checking the USAJobs website regularly is recommended.Ī Brief History of Interagency Hotshot Crews Reach out to the Hotshot crew you are interested in. If you are new to wildland firefighting, consider joining volunteer fire departments, participating in community service projects, or working in forestry or land management. Obtain National Wildfire Coordinating Group certifications. Gain experience in firefighting or outdoor related activities. 1.5 mile run in a time of 10:35 or less.Additionally, they should strive to meet the following fitness standards as outlined in the Standards for Interagency Hotshot Crew Operations. All Hotshot crew members must be able to walk 3 miles with a 45-pound pack in under 45 minutes to pass the required arduous level pack test. Regular exercise, cardio training and strength conditioning are essential. Hotshot crews work long hours doing strenuous work in challenging environments. Develop and maintain a high level of physical fitness.The general steps to pursue a career as a Hotshot include: Employment is occasionally available during the preseason and postseason depending on weather and funding. Most positions are seasonal, beginning in the spring and ending in the fall. Photo by Kyle Miller Becoming a Hotshotīecoming a Hotshot requires dedication, physical fitness and commitment. Handline construction is one of the many tasks Hotshots are asked to do during wildfires. Emergency response: Hotshot crews are skilled and trained to assist during other emergencies and natural disasters like hurricanes.They assess risks, evaluate changing fire conditions and implement safety measures to protect themselves, their team members and others working on the fireline. ![]() Safety and risk mitigation: Hotshots always prioritize safety.Fire suppression: Hotshots use various suppression tactics to control wildland fires to protect life, property and cultural and natural resources.Firing operations: Hotshots use controlled burns to remove fuel and create fire breaks that reduce fire intensity and spread.Fireline construction: Hotshot crews create firelines to stop a wildfire’s spread by removing vegetation that fuels them.Hotshot crews are assigned to the most challenging and high-priority fire incidents in the country. Photo by Kyle Miller What Do Hotshot Crews Do? A hotshot during night operations on the Pine Gulch Fire, 2020. Instead, it aims to fill the need for a basic, streamlined, and Mac-native image editor. Mac Os X LionPaintbrush is not intended to replace Adobe Photoshop or other high-end image editors. You can also paste images copied from many common Mac applications, including Microsoft Office and Apple iWork. Full support for transparency is available for image formats that support an alpha channel (currently PNGs and GIFs). Paintbrush For Mac Os X 10.7 500Paintbrush can open and save to most major image formats, including BMP, PNG, JPEG, TIFF, and GIF. ![]() Twenty-five years later, every Mac still includes a basic text editor in TextEdit, but a simple paint program is a thing of the past. When Apple released the original Macintosh in 1984, they included two applications: MacWrite and MacPaint. It provides users with a means to make simple images quickly. Is it not suppose to change the font? Wouldn't the font be part of the formatting? or do I have some box somewhere checked incorrectly causing it to not 'paint' the font? Paintbrush is the original simple paint program for macOS. Well, not 'nothing', it seems to paint other formatting like font size, text color, etc. One, the source, is default style, times new roman 12, the other, that I want to change, is default style, arial, 12. The formatting differences in the text are simple. When I use the format paintbrush, I select some text, click the format paintbrush icon on the tool bar, the cursor changes to the bucket pouring out stuff, I select some different text, and Nothing. I am using writer 3.0.0 on windows xp sp2 with all the other patches and according to 'add remove programs' java 6 update 11 and java 2 runtime environment SE v1.4.2_04 its either that or I have something wrong with my install or setup. Mac Os X VersionsI am seem to be missing something as it pertains to the use of the format paintbrush. ![]() Also Mac growing in enterprise, text expanders compared, Mac-like Macbuntu Linux, Iomega USB 3.0 SSDs, new software, and more. OS X Lion Preview, Record Apple Sales and Profits, Apple Number 3 in US, Free Paintbrush App, and More, Mac News Review, 2010.10.22. Mac OS X Yosemite 10.10 has an elegant design that feels entirely fresh, yet inherently familiar. Mac OS X Yosemite 10.10.5 DMG is new release version of the newest operating system for Mac which is now available with direct download link at 4MACSOFT. Scribbles is yet another Microsoft Paint for Mac. First is the Paintbrush 2.1.1 for Mac OS X 10.5 or higher, then the Paintbrush 1.2 for Mac OS X 10.4 or higher. This Paint alternative on Mac comes free and it has two variants available depending on your Mac OS version. ![]() So I found a nice enough DIY system on Amazon that I easily installed in less than a day. ![]() When I originally had our wrought iron gate put in, I looked into having openers professionally installed and the cost was outrageous/comical. Mighty Mule designs their gate openers to be installed by the average person. I’m not going into the step-by-step instructions of how to install the system but I will discuss how easy the MM572W smart gate opener is as a DIY project. Mighty Mule has several pretty good videos on their website that describes the basic installation and engineering details that need to be taken into consideration before installing any gate opener. Everything is hardened and built to withstand years of varying weather conditions. The Mighty Mule smart series of gate openers are well made and designed to be installed by nearly anyone. As I stated above, the MMS100 Wireless Connectivity System can be connect up to half mile away from your internet hub. The MM371W and MM571W are single gate openers and the MM372W and MM572W are dual gate openers. The MM571W and MM572W are able to open gates up to 850 lbs. The MM371W and MM372W are able to open gates up to 550 lbs. There are two tiers of openers, the 300 series and 500 series variants. The Might Mule Smart series of gate openers are designed to be installed by the homeowner, enabling you to control your gate from wherever you are in the world. ![]() Depending on your setup, I would also recommend purchasing the MMK200 Wireless Digital Keypad for $75 as well. To achieve that, you will need the Mighty Mule MMS100 Wireless Connectivity System, an optional $130 accessory. The MM572W is not able to connect to the internet right out of the box. The Mighty Mule Smart-series currently consists of both single and dual swing gate openers, all able to be controlled remotely via your smart device. Mighty Mule has recently released a new line of smart gate openers designed to be managed, monitored, and operated from nearly anywhere in the world using their Smart Controller smartphone app. So, when Might Mule agreed to send the MM572W I was pretty excited to not only modernize our entry gate but as a worthy DIY project for the the Gadgeteer Kid and I over his holiday break from college. About 5 years ago, I installed a very low tech gate opener system as a DIY project that is getting a bit old and slow but has gotten the job done. Our property has a single access point with a wrought iron fence and dual gates that adds security and limits entry into our quiet world. A bit of backstory: My family and I live pretty far out in the sticks…along an old backroad, down a very long gravel driveway, on treed acreage where you can’t see any neighbors or people. ![]() Downieĭownie is surely a downloader that you would like at your fingertips. This URL movie downloader may not work with some old devices.Īlso read: 15 Essential Steps To Grow Your YouTube Channel 3. While this seems more like a benefit, a massive collection of attributes may be overwhelming for novices. Take your video content into some huge display, directly in the program Catch any connection from YouTube, Playmotion, or Vimeo, and play with it in Elmedia Player with no advertisements. ![]() Elmedia Player is a good instrument to replace your default media player together with, because of the massive number of video and audio formats supported. The program lets you view videos ad-free directly in the program and batch download them to Mac. For all, this can be a win-win situation. 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It enables you to copy and paste a link from YouTube in top quality and store it on Mac. 4K Video DownloaderĪ great program for novices is known as the 4K Video Downloader. 7 Best Free and Paid YouTube Video Downloaders 1. Ensure that you use a trustworthy utility or assess their Privacy Policy before using the program. A reliable YouTube movie downloader is one that does not collect confidential information and follows copyright legislation. Going even further, think about the programs that could automatically convert movie downloads into multiple formats. If that is true, it may make sense for you to look at video downloaders that could extract sound from mp4. The very first thing that you visit YouTube for is audio. Many internet YouTube downloaders have the capacity to catch as many media files on the net as you enjoy, which is a massive time-saver.Īdaptive with document formats. It is useful to have the ability to save multiple movies at the same time. 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The most common variations come from scoring or playing doubledeck.For those that don't know a Pinochle deck is 48 cards. Common ways of playing are 3-handed (cut throat) or 4-handed (partners). Everytime there are at least 3 of us together there is a Pinochle game going. I've been playing Pinochle fairly regulary for about 15 years. No variation of Pinochle that I know involves shooting the moon. Also any advice on learning the game would be good too. I was wondering if anyone knew of a website that would be useful to a Pinochle novice such as myself. So I'd like to ask the Ars collective if they knew anything about Pinochle.There was talk in the directions of melds, point systems, and all kinds of crazy stuff. It seems like one of those games that someone else would have to teach you. As I read further and further though, the directions seemed like they were written in Chinese. Well I read the basic rules and it seemed similar in some aspects to Euchre. I had never played Pinochle before so I didn't realize that the deck wouldn't have any cards under nine in it. Well when I got home, I realized that I had bought a Bicycle Pinochle deck of cards. I had a deck of old cards I used to play poker with, but it's all old and nasty, so I set out to get myself a new deck.Now I always remember Bicycle cards being some of the most well-made cards I had ever used so when I was at a local gas station I picked up a pack of Bicycle playing cards. I recently got into the card game Euchre. ![]() Ok this is going to sound bad, er well probably. Before you know it, you’ll be taking “raised in a barn” as a compliment. Exposed Beam Mantel with Windmill Wall Art. A tall urn and a metal openwork ball take up the other side, along with a large initial letter. On the mantel, a large lantern holds a topiary and beach themed decorations like a starfish. This can be used on the wall of your home, or you can create a bench back for a seating area in your home. The gate is whitewashed and hung on the wall with a pretty green wreath. It includes natural materials such as wood, metal, and stone, as well as vintage and antique pieces. This plank is a great option for your farmhouse dcor it says gather on the white painted wood, and there are even olive branches on the plank that add a pop of color to it. In that spirit, we’ve culled our archive for some of the most elegant examples of modern farmhouse decor. Farmhouse decor is a popular interior design trend. “I tend to look more to history as a guide-actual old homes and farmhouses, not new iterations of those.” “This first layer is really important and helps tell a more complete story once we get to furnishings,” she says. ![]() Caillier recommends, if renovating, to create an “architectural base” using details like beams, paneling, molding, and built-ins. “You can't use pieces that all feel rustic-use a few pieces that have some patina mixed with some pieces that feel a bit more polished.” Caillier, who recently designed a quaint 1790s home in Bedford, New York, recommends incorporating unexpected details, like funky textiles, eye-catching lighting, or an abstract artwork to bring in a bit of contemporary edge.Įven if you’re not blessed with a home that’s contemporaneous with George Washington-or couldn’t distinguish between John Deere and John Derian in a police lineup, for that matter-there are still ways to embrace your inner agrarian. So what’s the trick to getting it right? “Mixing different design elements is key,” insists Heidi Caillier, a designer known for her clever blend of eras, prints, and textures. At its worst, with a glut of matchy weathered wood furniture, sliding barn doors, and plaid, it’s a clichéd style that really ought to be put out to pasture. ![]() At its best, farmhouse decor feels light and effortless. A recent survey, in fact, demonstrated that the look, typified by country charm and rusticity galore, is one of the most popular decorating styles in the United States. Out of all of the interior styles out there, farmhouse decor is one of the most trend-proof-and the most ubiquitous. ![]() ![]() Chances are it’s premature and it doesn’t have the strength on its own to break out. It’s been hours since the duckling broke through the egg shell, membrane, yolk etc and its still not getting out. If the membrane and yolk sac are broken and the duckling seems unable to free itself, just sit tight for a few hours and keep checking on it. Just let it keep doing its thing – it can take up to 24 hours for a duckling to emerge. However if you are a backyard duck farmer like me, you have to rely on your wits and what is to hand.įirst off, if the membrane and yolk sac are still intact – do NOT break them! Chances are there are still blood vessels attached to the duckling. If you are a professional farmer of ducks, chances are you already know all the tricks and even have the right equipment to handle things (incubators and what have you). However sometimes you do need to intervene. Many’s the time I thought I was helping with the birth of one of our ducks and, through a misguided sense to do good, actually caused the death of a hatching duckling rather than save it. And I’ve learned the hard way over the years that human interference can often cause more harm than good. And for anyone that keeps poultry, breeding your birds is great but can lead to problems.įor the most part, mother nature can look after itself. Some just as pets, some as livestock, or maybe like us to sell the Organic Free-Range Duck Eggs they produce. Though not as popular as chooks, more people are starting to keep ducks. |
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