However, it's also true that Adobe has also released Express versions for mobile operating systems such as Android and iOS that only come along with the most basic and simple functions to enhance an image. ![]() So, if you're looking for an image editor for domestic or less complicated purposes, you might want to consider other options. We do have to point out that Photoshop isn't easy to use: starting off requires plenty of tutorials and it can take some time to master it. One of the favorite programs amongst professionals that work in different image sectors. If we add its capacity to work with videos and 3D designs, it offers us a huge range of possibilities in terms of creativity. Nevertheless, PS can be considered as the standard in the professional photo editing world thanks to all its possibilities to enhance images, create professional compositions and montages, and apply different styles and effects to correct flaws or imperfections on any photo. There's no discussion about the latter although we do have to admit that over the last few years we have come across some decent and more affordable alternatives to Photoshop, as is the case of Aurora HDR, which is willing to give Adobe's development a tough time. ![]() We've seen so version after version, and if Photoshop CS6 was already great, Adobe Photoshop CC 2020 improves its performance thanks to the options offered by Creative Cloud's online services The best photo edition and enhancement tool Once the trial expires, you can keep using it by purchasing one of the available Adobe licenses.Everyone knows that the tool developed by Adobe to enhance and edit images is one of the best that we can download for both Mac and Windows. There is no way Photoshop will let you down.Īdobe Photoshop is free to install and use for a seven-day trial period.
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![]() The neuroimaging of the eye position, by means of the angles formed by the intersection of the ocular axes of the right (α) and left (β) eye and the midline structures of the head, is indicative of spatial neglect, as described by Becker and Karnath ( b) shows the patient’s performance in the Five-Point Test, revealing a significant rightward shift of the spatial distribution of drawn designs 24 days post-stroke (CoC = 0.338 see for example ). ( a) T2–weighted contrast MRI images showing a stroke in the left PICA territory one day post-stroke. This suggests that neglect after cerebellar stroke is probably more common than previously assumed, and its detection requires early assessments with sensitive measures. Crucially, the neglect was transient and only apparent when using sensitive neuropsychological and oculomotor assessments, and would have gone unnoticed if only common neuropsychological paper-pencil tests had been administered. Here, we present the case of a patient with a left subacute stroke in the territory of the PICA leading to left-sided visual neglect. On the other hand, some larger-scale studies failed to demonstrate an involvement of the cerebellum in spatial attention allocation. Sparse case reports suggest that neglect might occur after cerebellar stroke. However, visual neglect-a very common form of spatial attentional impairment-has been rarely reported after cerebellar stroke, and findings remain ambiguous. For instance, cerebellar lesions-in particular strokes in the territory of the posterior inferior cerebellar artery (PICA )-may not only lead to impairments in executive functions, changes in personality and language difficulties, but also to impairments in spatial cognition. The Cerebellar Cognitive Affective Syndrome (CCAS, also referred to as Schmahmann Syndrome ) demonstrates that the cerebellum is not only involved in the control of movement, but also cognition. Further research applying sensitive assessment tools at different post-stroke stages is needed to investigate the incidence, lesion correlates, and pathophysiology of neglect after cerebellar lesions. Although the exact underlying pathophysiological mechanisms remain unclear, we propose cerebellar–cerebral diaschisis as a possible explanation of why neglect can occur on the ipsilateral side. Therefore, these findings suggest that visual neglect may be a part of CCAS, but that the choice of neglect assessments and the time delay since stroke onset may be crucial. Three weeks later, follow-up assessments revealed an amelioration of neglect symptoms. The neglect, however, was mild and only detectable when using the sensitive neuro-psychological Five-Point Test as well as video-oculography assessment, yet remained unnoticed when evaluated with common neglect-specific paper-pencil tests. We describe the case of a patient with a subacute cerebellar stroke after thrombosis of the left posterior inferior cerebellar artery (PICA), who showed a left-sided visual neglect, indicating that the cerebellum also has a modulatory function on visual attention. However, it remains unclear whether visual neglect can also be part of CCAS. After cerebellar stroke, cognition can be impaired, as described within the framework of the so-called Cerebellar Cognitive Affective Syndrome (CCAS). ![]() 2019 As is detailed in a booklet Mehr penned for the box set, the 30-year-old tunesmith had started incorporating more allegory and other literary techniques in his tunes. ![]() 2021 And in the end, even the tunesmith can be overruled songwise. 2021 In a virtual awards unveiling, Nashville tunesmith Josh Osborne was named songwriter of the year by the ASCAP Country Music Awards for the first time. 2022 The show at its core is still pretty enjoyable for a dark fantasy, and the reappearance of rock-star tunesmith Jaskier (Joey Batey), plus new characters like the flame-conjuring rogue mage Rience (Chris Fulton), help in that regard. 2022 Back in England, John was a skilled, hardworking piano player and tunesmith who had tried for years to gain a foothold in the business, with middling results. 2023 Schubert, of course, is the most natural tunesmith, his vocal lines alternately caressing, declaiming and recoiling from the words’ images and emotional implications. ![]() Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 20 Jan. 2023 Enter Diane Warren, professional movie tunesmith and perpetual Oscar nominee. There are n This was an excruciating read.Recent Examples on the Web As a tunesmith, the nonpareil melodist Bacharach found fame in every medium. Self-importance, some sexism, and his songs while hits here and there aren't that good when compared to the greats. The lyrics he suggests (mostly his own) as brilliant are cheesy. And writing songs as he suggests (note I did not get past the middle of he book) would be boring and formulaic. And evidently there are only two female songwriters, Mitchell and King.ĭespite being written in 1998, the only artist I recall that wrote after the 70s was Nirvana. There are now better books on songwriting especially if you love rock as roll and breaking the "rules". If all you've heard are a few hits, perhaps, but rap is brilliantly done if you care to look.more According to this book recent artists like Jason Isbell or Sturgill Simpson would be breaking his rhyming rules, thus stinking up the joint.Īlso unnecessary, blaming rap for the downfall of songwriting. I finally managed to finish this book on my second, or maybe even third attempt. A/B/A/A/B/B ) alone almost got me to put this book down for good yet again! Yet, I finally managed to finish this book on my second, or maybe even third attempt. ![]() Who'd ever think a book on songwriting could be 400+ pages long? Jimmy Webb has written a brilliant book, that encompasses history, theory, instruction/guidelines, current affairs, and more, all in relation to this craft of writing songs. I wouldn't recommend this book for everyone. A/B/A/A/B/B ) alone almost got me to put this book down for good yet again! Yet, a few chapters later and Jimmy's explained triads, inversions, sus chords. , and I'm picking up my guitar and applying some of what I just read. So, there's certainly inspiration to be found within the pages of this book. Also be prepared to be peppered with a million songs, artists, and songwriters that you've never heard of before. This book was published in 1998, and it's interesting to read Jimmy describing both the sense of optimism with regards to sales, and the pessimism with regards to the quality of the music then being written/produced. The Internet is discussed every so often, but as this was really the dawn of the World Wide Web, there's no foreboding of the negative impact it was to have on future music sales.įinally, one of the most touching finishes to the book was a page dedicated to all the songwriters that had passed away during the time he'd written the book: Kurt Cobain, Tupac, Jeff Buckley, Jerry Garcia, John Denver, Henry Mancini, Frank Sinatra and many more. At times you get the feeling the Jimmy is dismissive of certain types of music, but this final list pays respect to songwriters of all genres and different generations. You must eat the watermelon right when it is bought, do not store it, and rather have it fresh for best results on health." Dr. "Considering these hot summers, one must remember to soak the watermelon in water for some time, as it minimises any harm to the consumer. The right time to eat a watermelon is in the morning or afternoon and not after that. Hence, it is advisable to eat alternative foods rather than fruits. Dhanvantri Tyagi, does not recommend eating watermelon or any fruit at night as they promote diarrhea and in some cases, constipation too. The digestive process is slower than usual at night, hence, it is recommended to keep off sugary and acidic foods.Īyurveda, according to Dr. ![]() Watermelons are not digestion friendly when it comes to consuming it at night and may cause irritable bowel syndrome and other problems, making your stomach upset the next day. The best time to eat watermelon is around 12-1 pm when the digestion rate is high and active."Īlso Read: 5 Side Effects Of Eating Too Much Watermelon According to experts, watermelons are not a good alternative to munch on at night and may cause certain health issues. Watermelon is slightly acidic and if consumed at night, it may delay the process of digestion when the body is inactive. "I would not recommend consumption of watermelon or any fruit after 7 pm. It is recommended to not consume watermelons at night right before going to bed. So while a watermelon may be a healthy fruit to enjoy overall, when you eat it is equally important. It has fiber that is a wonderful source to keep the digestion process going.' ![]() Shilpa Arora shares, 'Watermelons consist of 94 percent water, lycopene, potassium and a lot of other nutrients. If you ever feel like binge eating or crave sugar, trust a watermelon to do the job without worrying about the calories. The fruit is known to promote heart care, healthy kidneys, relief from heat stroke and is believed to help normalise blood pressure too. Rich in numerous nutrients and health benefits, watermelons make for a great snacking option. One of those fruits boasting of high-lycopene content, watermelon has a lot to offer, especially when you are looking to lose weight. What better than a bowl full of watermelon, which is not only tasty, but filling and healthy too. Summer is here, and so is the constant need to keep ourselves hydrated and fresh. ![]() Refrigerate candy in mold on cookie sheet until firm, 5 to 8 minutes. Coat cups thick enough so that cup cannot be seen through candy, at least 1/4 inch thick. Use food-safe brush to coat bottom and sides of Ruffled Heart Silicone Mold cavities with melted candy. Melt Candy Melts following package instructions.2 packages (14 ounces each) White, Dark Cocoa or Light Cocoa Candy Melts.To serve, brush edges with melted candy and dip into pink and white sparkling sugars fill with berries. Make the shells up to one week in advance. If desired, add candy.Ī berry-laden, heart-shaped chocolate shell shimmers and shines for your Valentine. Heat Cookie Icing following package instructions add message, outlines, swirls and other decorations to top of brownie hearts. Using Comfort Grip Heart Cutter, cut shapes from cooled brownie ice with Fudge Icing.Bake brownies in baking pan following package directions. ![]() Heart-shaped chocolate candy (optional).1 package (about 20 ounces) brownie mix (13 x 9-inch size).Use cookie icing to add messages, swirls and other decorative touches. Cut a pan of brownies into heart shapes with a cookie cutter, then cover with decadent fudge icing. Valentine Brownie Pointsīrownie hearts, dressed in pink and white swirls and love notes, definitely score points with cupid. Ice cooled cupcakes with icing insert cookies, mounding additional icing if necessary.Ĭonvenience Tip: Substitute Hearts Remembered Icing Decorations for cookies to top cupcakes. Fill cups 2/3 full bake 17 to 19 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Prepare cake mix following package directions. Place Sweetheart Bandana baking cups in standard muffin pan. Layer small and large cookies with icing between. Bake cookies on ungreased cookie sheet 6 to 7 minutes or until cookies are lightly browned. Using nesting heart cookie cutters, cut 2 sizes small hearts, dipping cutter in flour before each use sprinkle with colored sugars. On lightly floured surface, roll cookie dough into a circle about 12 inches in diameter and 1/8 inch thick.1 package (18.25 ounces) yellow or other favorite flavor cake mix.1 can (16 ounces) White Decorator Icing.Ice with white decorator icing and top with red and pink sugar-coated heart-shaped cookies (or icing decorations) for a flirty finish. Step-by-step tips: Got a Crush on You Cupcakesīake cupcakes - any favorite flavor - in colorful Valentine-inspired baking cups. Melt Candy Melts following package instructions pour or pipe over cookie and let set briefly. Working with 4 to 5 cookies at a time, place cookies on cooling grid positioned over parchment paper lined cookie sheet or pan.Turn pan over lightly tap to remove cookies. Bake 6 to 7 minutes or until light brown around edges. Press dough into cavities, filling 2/3 full.Spray Petite Heart Pan cavities with vegetable pan spray. Valentine Nonpareils or other Valentine Sugars and Sprinkles.3 packages (14 ounces each) White Candy Melts.Sugar Cookie Dough (1/2 of the prepared dough).Cooled cookies are glazed with melted white candy and sprinkled with colorful nonpareils. These bite-size hearts are so easy to make but hard to resist! Buttery, subtly sweet cookie dough is pressed into a pan with heart-shaped cavities, then baked. Divide dough in half use one half each for Sweet Love Cookies and Got a Crush on You Cupcakes. ![]() Combine flour and salt add to butter mixture, one cup at a time.
![]() The two basic types of tree wounding are stubs and scars.Ī stub is created when tree branches or tops break off or die. Tree wounds occur when a tree is injured, and they can limit the tree’s ability to take in water or food properly and protect itself from infection, infestation, or disease. ![]() ![]() The terms tree decay and tree decomposition can be used interchangeably to describe a biological process where wood’s cellulose and lignin convert to carbon dioxide and water, and the remaining nutrients are simply released into the soil. While trees can live for tens, or hundreds, or thousands of years because they continually produce new tissues and adapt to their surroundings, the reality is that most succumb far earlier due to injury and disease (and sometimes both).ĭecay is simply the process of rotting or decomposition. In fact, the oldest living individual organism in the world is a Great Basin bristlecone pine still living in the White Mountains of California that is over 5,000 years old! The exact location is protected. On the other hand, Great Basin bristlecone pines can live for thousands of years. The lifespan of North American trees varies greatly depending on their species and circumstances.įor example, the grey birch has a lifespan of only 30-50 years and is among those with the shortest lifespans. It’s important for anyone who cares about the planet’s health to understand why a fallen tree found in nature is so essential to maintaining the delicate balance of the ecosystem around it. Whether a standing snag or a rotting log, dead trees play an essential role in sustaining life around them. It's a really effectively told story, especially compared to some of the more recent games. I'd actually argue it's one of the best storys in the Tales franchise the way they subtly show the effects of racism in its varying forms, as opposed to battering you over the head with dialogue about it, means that by the time you meet the overall 'villain' you completely understand his motives. Was pleasantly surprised by the Zelda collectors and Master Quest ranking so high though.Īlso, regarding Tales of Symphona "although the plot might be a little workaday if you're at all familiar with the genre, there's a lot to love here". There are a lot of games lower down that I was initially annoyed by them being so low, but when you consider just how many truly quality games the GC had it's inevitable that some will get pushed lower than seems fair (though it always pains me how disregarded Sunshine is, and the lack of Pokémon Colosseum is a real oddity imo). By modern standards, Path of Radiance is lacking somewhat when it comes to presentation, but how we'd love to be able to play it anew without having to crack out the 'Cube! We like Ike. Unfortunately, this luminary pair of home-console Emblems aren't too easy to find these days, with both of them still exclusive to their original hardware and fetching eye-watering prices on the secondhand market. Brawl and gain notoriety there before returning in the Wii sequel to this game, Radiant Dawn. Ike would go on to join the fight in Super Smash Bros. The game was the first in the series to feature fully 3D graphics, and features ( in our opinion) the strongest story of any game in the series. The first home console Fire Emblem to be released in the West - and only the third to be localised - GameCube's Path of Radiance introduced us to Ike, leader of the Greil Mercenaries and rocker of a blue barnet. Plus you now have the ability to apply topspin or backspin to the ball for more creative set-pieces.Release Date: 17th Oct 2005 ( USA) / 4th Nov 2005 ( UK/EU) Experience the realism of the world's superstars, who come to life with signature moves and authentic playing styles and a more sophisticated shooting mechanic that gives you greater control to produce finesse shots. Watch as your players jostle and collide realistically while trying to win balls. A complete overhaul of the game engine now means that you have to employ real world tactics, make split-second decisions and think like a player in order to win matches. ensures that your 11 men on the pitch make realistic decisions, finding space and passing like professionals. Track your team's progress as the aggregate results determine your club's position in the league table. Experience the future of online gaming as you play your games according to the real-world schedule. Premier League, Bundesliga, French League and the Mexican 1st Division. The online interactive leagues feature the F.A. This year, you have the power to shape your club's destiny in the EA Sports Interactive Leagues, a new online mode that enables you to pit your club against supporters of your real-world opponents. ![]() ![]() FIFA 07 delivers complete authenticity with licenses for all the world's top leagues, including MLS and Mexican 1st Division in North America, and 26 others from over 20 nations. ![]() Tomatoes grown in the soil can deliver flavors way beyond the taste of tomatoes grown outdoors on a Tower Garden. However, tomatoes harvested from the same plant around late September throughout October are much sweeter. Tomatoes picked mid-July taste better than those in August. Fruits will be harvestable from June through November. Some indeterminate tomato varieties will grow from April through December (in a Mediterranean climate for example). ![]() When running a comparative test, we give optimum soil quality and organic fertilizers to the tomatoes growing in the soil and a lot of care.Īlthough tomatoes require full sun exposure, when using Tower Garden technology outdoors above 32☌/90☏, it affects the overall flavor of the tomatoes. Tower Garden tomatoes are in our opinion inferior in terms of flavonoid levels (in comparison to tomatoes grown in the soil).īased on the tons of tomatoes that we have grown aeroponically, tomatoes grown in the soil are tastier than tomatoes grown on the tower mainly during the hot summer months. On the other hand, pest-free tomatoes grown in the soil is almost an oxymoron! Tomatoes grown on the towers are usually pest-free (as long as using a grow cage or a trellis, or in other terms, as long as tomatoes are grown off the ground). Tomatoes in the towers also require less water than their counterparts grown in the soil. Tomatoes on the towers start fruiting earlier and keep on giving fruits for a longer time. Tomatoes grown on the towers give 50% average crop yield increase (in comparison to growing tomatoes in the soil), and the fruits are noticeably bigger by 20% to 30% in size. Agrotonomy Tower Farms’ numerous comparative tests We only advise our readers based on our own experience. There are many YouTube videos and other sources of advice when growing tomatoes on a Tower Garden. We have run numerous comparative tests between growing tomatoes aeroponically versus growing tomatoes in the soil using different techniques of pruning and growing support. Over the years, at Agrotonomy Tower Farms, we have grown over 50 different varieties of tomatoes using Tower Garden technology. If using your Tower Garden in a greenhouse, pollination assistance is recommended. Tomato plants do not do well under 20☌/70☏. Seeds germinate in 10 to 14 days and seedlings take 5 to 6 weeks to be ready to be planted. Starting with one seed per rockwool is our preference as it allows us better to benchmark which are the healthiest seedlings that need to be planted. Agrotonomy Tower Farms approach to growing tomatoesĪt Agrotonomy Tower Farms, we prefer to start with only 1 seed per rockwool.Įxperience shows that when 2 seeds germinate at the same time in the same constrained space, the smaller seedling indicates that it would develop in a weaker plant when fully grown. Cut the weaker plant when seedlings are about 5cm tall. When starting the seedling process for tomatoes, you are advised to plant 2 seeds per rockwool/coco coir pod. There are many pros and cons, as well as different growing techniques to consider. Growing tomatoes in a Tower Garden is not just a “plant & play” experience. The BMI calculation does not take ethnic body differences into account. It is a rudimentary measurement and can vary significantly depending on age, distribution of muscle mass, bone density and fat mass. BMI does not measure body fat percentage directly but has shown to moderately correlate with other methods of body fat The maximum allowable body fat percentages are as follows:īMI is a simple measurement based on your height and weight to determine if you are underweight, normal weight, overweight or obese. Body fat percentage standard is based in accordance with The Body Composition Assessment (BCA). These body fat percentages are as follows:īody Fat Percentage Qualification U.S. Body fat percentage standard is based in accordance with the Marine Corps Body Composition and Military Appearance Program. These body fat percentages are as follows:īody Fat Percentage Qualification Post Army Entryįinally, the Department of Defence has set 18% body fat percentage for men and 26% for women as the ideal goal for every single member. The candidate could face additional discipline is these body fat percentage standards are Upon entry into the army, the recruit must meet its more stringent body fat percentage standard or else be put on a mandatory fat loss plan. These body fat percentages are as follows: Army Standards of Medical Fitness,Ī candidate must meet its maximum allowable body fat percentage standard prior to entry in the army. Military in measuring a recruit's body fat percentage. The Body Fat Calculator takes into account all the factors used by the U.S. The calculator above includes settings for the Metric System as well as the U.S. Hip: Feet must be placed close together and the measurement must include the largest circumference of the hips. Measure the circumference of the belly around the navel. Waist: Look straight ahead, keep your arms placed at your side and do not suck in your gut. Neck: Stay relaxed, look ahead and get the measurement of the circumference of the neck at a point just below Adam’s apple (larynx). Height: It is important to be still, stand barefoot and look ahead during measurement. For a more accurate assessment, ask someone else to take your measurements. ![]() General: It is best to take multiple measurements and average them out before putting the numbers into the body fat calculator. The Department of Deference has set a minimum goal of 18% body fat percentage for men and 26% for women. ![]() Included below are the cut-off body fat percentages for the different age groups and sexes in the U.S. Details on the equations can be found here. The data into an equation (different for men and women) to determine total body fat percentage. ![]() Naval Health Research Center in 1984 and involves measuring height and the circumference of the neck, waist, and hips (only for women) and plugging The Body Fat Calculator is based on equations developed by James A. What is the Body Fat Calculator Based On? Body Fat Percentage To Lose To Meet Initial Army Standardīody Fat Percentage To Lose Post Army Qualificationīody Fat Percentage To Lose To Meet Marine Standardīody Fat Percentage To Lose To Meet Navy Standard ![]() (2015), traditional citation indices report this citation by displaying the title of the citing paper and other bibliographic information, such as the journal, year published, and other metadata. For example, when Viganó, von Schubert et al. Such enriched citation information is more informative than a traditional citation index. Additionally, with millions of documents being published each year, creating a citation index is a large-scale challenge involving significant financial and computational costs. This trend is changing, however, with open access publications becoming the standard ( Piwowar, Priem, & Orr, 2019) and organizations such as the Initiative for Open Citations ( Initiative for Open Citations, 2017 Peroni & Shotton, 2020) helping to make citations open. ![]() Such stagnation is partly because citations and publications are largely behind paywalls, making it exceedingly difficult and prohibitively expensive to introduce new innovations in citations or citation indices. Despite the widespread use of bibliometrics, there have been few improvements in citations and citation indices themselves. From these fields have come a variety of citation-based metrics, such as the h-index, a measurement of researcher impact ( Hirsch, 2005) the Journal Impact Factor (JIF), a measurement of journal impact ( Garfield, 1955, 1972) and the citation count, a measurement of article impact. Citation indices have also led to the establishment of new research fields, such as bibliometrics, scientometrics, and quantitative studies, which have been informative in better understanding science as an enterprise. ![]() Citation indices have facilitated the discovery and evaluation of scientific findings across all fields of research. The first citation index in science, created in 1960 by Eugene Garfield and the Institute for Scientific Information, aimed to “be a spur to many new scientific discoveries in the service of mankind” ( Garfield, 1959). Here we describe how scite works and how it can be used to further research and research evaluation.Ĭitations are a critical component of scientific publishing, linking research findings across time. Scite has been developed by analyzing over 25 million full-text scientific articles and currently has a database of more than 880 million classified citation statements. Scite shows how a citation was used by displaying the surrounding textual context from the citing paper and a classification from our deep learning model that indicates whether the statement provides supporting or contrasting evidence for a referenced work, or simply mentions it. To solve this problem, we have used machine learning, traditional document ingestion methods, and a network of researchers to develop a “smart citation index” called scite, which categorizes citations based on context. The use of citations in research evaluation without consideration of context can be problematic because a citation that presents contrasting evidence to a paper is treated the same as a citation that presents supporting evidence. Citation indices help measure the interconnections between scientific papers but fall short because they fail to communicate contextual information about a citation. Citation indices are tools used by the academic community for research and research evaluation that aggregate scientific literature output and measure impact by collating citation counts. |