![]() Endeavour was delivered by Rockwell International Space Transportation Systems Division in May 1991 and first launched a year later, in May 1992, on STS-49. They were honored at several ceremonies in Washington, D.C., including a White House ceremony where President Bush presented awards to each school. The national winners were Senatobia Middle School in Senatobia, Mississippi, in the elementary division and Tallulah Falls School in Tallulah Falls, Georgia, in the upper school division. Bush eventually selecting it on the advice of the NASA Administrator, Richard Truly. Amongst the entries, Endeavour was suggested by one-third of the participating schools, with President George H.W. As part of the process, NASA ran a national competition for schools to name the new orbiter-the criteria included a requirement that it be named after an exploratory or research vessel, with a name "easily understood in the context of space" entries included an essay about the name, the story behind it and why it was appropriate for a NASA shuttle, and the project that supported the name. ![]() Assembly was completed in July 1990, and the new orbiter was rolled out in April 1991. A major refit of the prototype orbiter Enterprise was looked at and rejected on cost grounds, with instead the cache of structural spares that were produced as part of the construction of Discovery and Atlantis earmarked for assembly into the new orbiter. History Endeavour rollout ceremony in April 1991 Endeavour as photographed from the International Space Station as it approached the station during STS-118 Endeavour appears to straddle the stratosphere and mesosphere in this 2010 photo taken from the International Space Stationįollowing the loss of Challenger, in 1986 NASA was authorized to begin the procurement process for a replacement orbiter. NASA chose, on cost grounds, to build much of Endeavour from spare parts rather than refitting the Space Shuttle Enterprise, and used structural spares built during the construction of Discovery and Atlantis in its assembly. The United States Congress approved the construction of Endeavour in 1987 to replace the Space Shuttle Challenger, which was destroyed in 1986. ![]() STS-134 was expected to be the final mission of the Space Shuttle program, but with the authorization of STS-135 by the United States Congress, Atlantis became the last shuttle to fly. It embarked on its first mission, STS-49, in May 1992 and its 25th and final mission, STS-134, in May 2011. Space Shuttle Endeavour ( Orbiter Vehicle Designation: OV-105) is a retired orbiter from NASA's Space Shuttle program and the fifth and final operational Shuttle built. ![]()
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![]() ![]() Many stories depicted Wonder Woman freeing herself from bondage, which counterpointed the "damsels in distress" trope that was common in comics during the 1940s. Wonder Woman's character was created during World War II the character in the story was initially depicted fighting Axis forces as well as an assortment of colorful supervillains, although over time her stories came to place greater emphasis on characters, deities, and monsters from Greek mythology. She possesses an arsenal of magical items, including the Lasso of Truth, a pair of indestructible bracelets, a tiara which serves as a projectile, and, in older stories, a range of devices based on Amazon technology. The character has changed in depiction over the decades, including briefly losing her powers entirely in the late 1960s by the 1980s, artist George Perez gave her an athletic look and emphasized her Amazonian heritage. In 2011, DC changed her background with the retcon that she is the biological daughter of Zeus and Hippolyta, jointly raised by her mother and her aunts Antiope and Menalippe. Wonder Woman's origin story (from Golden to Bronze Age) relates that she was sculpted from clay by her mother Queen Hippolyta and was given a life as an Amazon, along with superhuman powers as gifts by the Greek gods. When blending into the society outside of her homeland, she sometimes adopts her civilian identity Diana Prince. In her homeland, the island nation of Themyscira, her official title is Princess Diana of Themyscira. The Wonder Woman title has been published by DC Comics almost continuously ever since. The character first appeared in All Star Comics #8 published Octo with her first feature in Sensation Comics #1 in January 1942. The character is a founding member of the Justice League. Wonder Woman appears in American comic books published by DC Comics. Marston's wife, Elizabeth, and their life partner, Olive Byrne, are credited as being his inspiration for the character's appearance. Wonder Woman is a superhero created by the American psychologist and writer William Moulton Marston (pen name: Charles Moulton), and artist Harry G. Utilizes Lasso of Truth, indestructible bracelets to deflect opposing weapons, projectile tiara, sword, shield, and invisible plane.Master martial artist and hand-to-hand combatant.Superhuman strength, speed, stamina, durability, flight, intelligence, senses, agility, and reflexes. ![]() ![]() ![]() I recall also reading somewhere that the keypad can be used as a standard game controller without device-specific drivers installed, but again no mention on whether or not key mappings will work in this mode, or whether a profile saved to the device will work without drivers installed. The Razer Nostromo Gaming Keypad is my new favorite Photoshop tool/gadget/accessory besides the Wacom Intuos4 graphics tablet.If you’re a keyboard junkie like me (and even if you aren’t), you’re going to love this little gadget. Overview Description Enjoy rapid-fire gaming action with this Razer Nostromo keypad that boasts 16 programmable Hyperesponse buttons for fast actuation. I checked the user guide, the vendor website, and all of the technical specs / FAQ and all I could find was that "macros are saved to my awesome PC." I'm fine with that, but what about key mappings? It doesn't say whether programmed key mappings are stored to the device and can run without drivers being installed if the hardware is plugged into a new PC. Razer - Nostromo Gaming Keypad Model: RZ07-00490100-R3U1 SKU: 1785158 This item is no longer available in new condition. I would also like to carry it between home and work without having to reprogram it (I won't be able to install the drivers or programming software on my work PC). Ctrl+ z, Ctrl+ x, Ctrl+ c, etc) so that I can increase my productivity at work, and type using the Dvorak keyboard layout (which is what I am already most proficient in) without having do deal with all the wonky keyboard shortcut remappings. ![]() I would like to get myself a Nostromo for hotkeys (i.e. ![]() ![]() ![]() Wire Cutters (or something to cut the craft wire with) You will also need Aluminum Craft Wire to create the stems.ĥ MM Hook or hook that corresponds with your yarn. You will need approximately 5-6 g or 8 yards per leaf and wrapping the stem. You will need approximately 5-6 g or 8 yards per rose bud. However, you can use any scrap yarn you’d like! The roses created for the sample of this pattern used medium (4) weight yarn. Am I doing this catch-phrase thing right? Show your loved ones that you really love them by creating a crochet rose bouquet for them instead of buying them! Love is forever, after all. I used wire instead of a wooden dowel because I feel the bend of the wire gives the roses a more organic and realistic feel. I highly recommend utilizing this pattern to use up any random bits of yarn you might have hanging around. If you’d prefer a PDF of this pattern which includes step by step pictures for every part of making these crochet roses, you can do so on either Etsy or Ravelry!Īll yarn I used was scrap yarn from previous projects. This is a great project to use up smaller bits of yarn you might be hanging onto because who gets rid of any yarn, really? I used several different yarn scraps that I have from different projects. This crochet rose pattern creates three larger and three smaller roses with stems but, of course, you can add as little or as many roses to your bouquet as you like and in any colors you like.įill your house with crochet roses! You don’t need a house for anything but crochet, right? Right? You can read more on my Privacy Policy, if you prefer.ĭespite having six flowers in the bouquet, this crochet rose pattern works up very quickly. These small commissions help to support this blog and continue keeping most of my patterns free. ![]() I only recommend products I use and love (Or products I know others love, have heavily researched, know have good ratings and plan to purchase myself). This means, should you decide to purchase a product via one of these links, I will receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. For the white roses, I used a pastel tweed yarn that gave the white crochet roses a little more depth and color pop.ĭISCLAIMER: This post includes affiliate links. ![]() I created this crochet rose pattern in beautiful shades of pink, yellow and white because I absolutely love roses of all different colors (also, I didn’t have red yarn in my stash but that secret is between you and me). This listing just gives you a basic idea of the significance the rose bouquets you give to others may carry with them.Crochet Rose Pattern – Lovely Long Stem Roses This listing is not all-inclusive, as there are other colors, mixes, and blends with their meanings as well. Two Roses Wired Together – Coming marriage or engagement.Pale Blended Tones – Sociability, Friendship.Lavender colored roses have also been traditionally used to express feelings of love at first sight. Burgundy (and dark red) – Unconscious beauty or bashful.Here is a list of some of the rose bloom colors and their meanings: Some colors show great love and affection, some peace and joy, while others sympathy and admiration. One of the reasons for their ongoing popularity is that the colors of long-stemmed roses carry with them meanings that have been passed down over the years. The Meaning of the Colors on Long Stem Roses Due to their long, sturdy canes and stems with large, well-formed blooms, such Hybrid Tea roses are sought after by florists worldwide. The Hybrid Tea rose blooms are typically those receiving the top honors as Queen, King, and Princess of the show at rose shows. Typically, the Hybrid Tea rose bloom is a single bloom born atop a long sturdy cane and stem. Hybrid Tea roses have strong, sturdy stems supporting a large, well-formed bloom. The modern Hybrid Tea roses have a much more mixed genealogy but still have their roots of existence founded in the original crossbreeding. The Hybrid Tea rose came about in the 1800s by crossing the Hybrid Perpetual roses and the Tea roses– the best features of both came through in the Hybrid Tea rose. When we refer to long-stemmed roses, we are typically speaking of Hybrid Tea roses. ![]() When most of the general public thinks of roses, the Hybrid Tea Florists roses, also known as long-stemmed roses, are what first come to mind. ![]() ![]() Wait for Amirah to Finish Amirah will be finished with the mural soon, wait for her to send it. ![]() (The option to get Jasmine's mural the mission continues according to Talk to Jasmine section instead.) It's not Jasmine, is it? I mean, she's pretty good though. ![]() The only other person I know in town who paints is. → I've got someone else who can handle the mural.Īh? Really? Pablo doesn't do commissions for the Church. I've got someone else who can handle the mural.I really don't want to undervalue my work. For the size, and the cost of materials and labor. → Woah, that's much more expensive than I expected! (Miguel said I could save some money by asking Jasmine to help with the new mural. Please feel free to come back if your budget allows. → I'm sorry, I don't have enough for that. Woah, that's much more expensive than I expected!.(Ends the conversation without progressing with the mission the player will need to speak with Amirah again to proceed.) I'm sorry, I don't have enough for that.I'm afraid I can't offer a sizable discount. Still, since you'll be putting aside your work to make the frame. Is there something I can help you with?Ī mural for the temple? It's a wonderful idea!īut a mural that size will take some time, and that's not something I have a lot of. If the player chooses to pay Amirah anytime during the conversation, they will lose 1,000 and will get Amirah's mural later in the mail. If the player refuses to pay Amirah several times, the mission sends them to Jasmine instead Jasmine will not take any payment for her work. If the player pays Amirah 1,000 , she returns them 500 in the mail later. When talking to Amirah the player has the choice to either pay her to do the mural or to go to Jasmine instead. Talk to Amirah As Sandrock's leading potter and artisan, Amirah may be able to make a beautiful mural. Perhaps the lovely Amirah would be up to your task? I can hardly think of a place less hip than the Church, I'm afraid. My art is suitable for museums, gallerias, and. Pablo refuses to paint the mural for the church and sends the player to Amirah.Ī painting? For the Church? Player, darling, I'm afraid I must respectfully decline. Talk to Pablo As Sandrock's resident stylist and artist, Pablo may be able to paint an eye-catching mural. After crafting the frame, the player is directed to talk to Pablo about the mural. The Exquisite Frame can be crafted on the Worktable. Make a frame according to Miguel's diagram. Be swift, Builder.īuild a Frame The mural is going to be large, so a custom frame is needed. Return to me when you have the items in question. What remains afterwards will be your commission for the frame. The Church has allocated 1000 Gols for the project. If we're conscious of budget, perhaps even Jasmine could be recruited to our cause, hahah. Nevertheless, I would expect Pablo or Amirah should be able to produce a painting of sufficent quality. She gave rather limited notes on the specifics. If the player agrees to help, Miguel gives them the recipe for Exquisite Frame and 1,000 to cover the expenses. I thought we at the Church could come to rely on you, Builder. → I've got a whole lot of stuff on my plate. So it seems that using your expertise would be fitting. But for one of this size, we will need a custom frame. However much I may disagree with her decisions.įor a regular painting, I would do so. ![]() She has the final say in matters these days, and I must respect that. Hm, heard us did you? It's not my place to question the Minister.
![]() ![]() The ATM scammer in Virginia Beach case successfully to re-program and trick the Tranax MB1500 series ATM to act as if it had $5 bills in its dispensing tray instead of $20 bills, and the withdraw cash using a pre-paid debit card with a 300% profit. Tranax has shipped 70,000 ATMs, self-service terminals and transactional kiosks around US, where majority of those shipments are of the flagship Mini-Bank 1500 machine that was rigged in the Virginia Beach heist, according to eWeek. So, the only thing left now if you trying your luck to find an ATM cash machine that haven’t been changed its factory default passcodes and passwords. That’s all you probably need to trick the ATM to think that the $20 bills it dispensed are actually of the $5 or $1 bill, possibly earning you a hefty profit. Inside the Tranax Mini-Bank 1500 user guide manual, you can also learn how to set the denomination of the type of bill (the value of the cash notes i.e $1, $5, $10, $20, $50 or $100) that the ATM’s cassettes will be dispensing. The manual that was found on the web Tranax_MB_Operator_Manual.pdf has been taken down, however, Google should be able to help you with its cache. Default Master, Service or Operator passwords.Instructions on how to enter the diagnostic mode or operator function menu.That’s to get hold on a copy to Tranax Mini Bank 1500 Series (MB1500) operator manual or installation manual, which contains a lot of security sensitive information includes: Matasano also details the step that needed to be taken in order to be able to hack into the ATM for re-programming. ![]() 27B Stroke 6 reported that Triton’s ATMs’ manuals also contains factory default pass-code and backdoor key sequence, although no successful fraud story been reported on Triton’s ATM machines. So it’s this type of cash machine is possible for hacking. Unable to identify what model of ATM cashpoint is it? Matasano has revealed the brand and model of the ATM to be Tranax Mini Bank 1500 series. Firstly, identify the ATM maker and model from the video on news about ATM reprogramming scam fraud at at a gas station on Lynnhaven Parkway in Virginia Beach. So what you going to do in order to hack and crack the ATM so that the cash machine will give you more money than it suppose to? It’s unlikely common ATM trickery or fraud scam that uses various high-tech devices to capture identity of your ATM card and PIN number. But what if now the ATM dispenses 20 20-dollar USD bills instead? It happened not because the bills and notes are not been stocked in correct denomination, but because you can actually make it happens at the ATM cash machines that leave its backdoor opened by not changing default factory administrative passwords and default combinations for the safe. You should also know that when you withdraw let’s say 100 dollars, the ATM should dispense 5 USD notes in 20-dollar denomination. ![]() ![]() Yes, ATM is commonly used to access bank accounts in order to make cash withdrawals or credit card cash advances, where after keying in your PIN number, ATM will disburse cash notes to you. You should know what a Automated Teller Machine (or Automatic Teller Machine or cash machine) which commonly known as ATM is. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Using the default Raspbian web browser, you can access a world of content online from various video sources like YouTube, as well as stuff on your home network with the right add-ons.Ĭ RuneAudio: in-home music system It has a special installer that can get a Raspberry Pi microSD card set up in minutes, and it also supports streaming to other devices. As well as being able to connect to your local music collection, it connects well to online services such as Spotify and SoundCloud.Ī Kodi alternative for people who like slightly more modern user interfaces. Need a tiny media server that will stream to all your devices that support Plex? Using Raspberry Pi you can create the ultimate streaming media server, with the tiniest footprint in both physical space and on your electricity bill.Īnother excellent streaming solution for your home. Mplayerhq.hu Plex: ultimate media library You’ll probably have to compile it from source to get a version you prefer, though. MPlayer is still adored by many long-term Linux and open-source software users, and for good reason: it’s great. It also has great streaming abilities, and can receive web streams and network streams as well. ![]() VLC seems to be able to play just about anything you throw at it, while still having a very small install size. Want to take advantage of Raspberry Pi’s media powers? Here are ten excellent ways… VLC Media Player: all-purpose player Get a free Raspberry Pi with a 12-month subscription to the print edition of The MagPi magazine. This article was written by Rob Zwetsloot and first appeared in The MagPi 85. Its use as a media platform is legendary, and for good reason. Raspberry Pi has been used to play video and music since the very first board landed in the hands of an enthusiast. ![]() ![]() More problematic is the absence of any rules. There are several other omissions from the F1 games, and perhaps the biggest is DRS - so you’re on your own when it comes to overtaking. Looking around the room after we finished, I could only see the same four tracks, which is a shame since F1 has so many classic circuits, but perhaps F1 Arcade has decided they’re the most accessible for beginners. After seeing Monza, Bahrain, and Spa in the first few races, the game went on something of a Silverstone streak - and it turned out that those were the only circuits we’d get to play. The track selection turned out to be one of the few disappointments of the night. At the end of each race, each driver’s points were added to their team’s total to update the championship leaderboard - an extremely tense time later in the evening! Points were allocated for finishing positions, with various add-on awards for overtakes, time spent on the tarmac, fastest laps, and so on. Each race had ten entrants - five human drivers and five AI cars, who seemed to be subject to some rubber banding to prevent anyone from running away or falling behind too much. ![]() I can’t be certain, but the game looked like a modified version of the Codemasters F1 23 game. ![]() I was there to relax, so I stuck somewhere in the middle. Players were called up to races that lasted around four minutes, with assists adjusted to their perference with levels from a beginner mode where the car practically drives itself all the way to assists off and manual gear shifts. To play, we registered with our phones via a QR code and were automatically split between five teams - one for each seat. Oddly, the view defaulted to the T-cam, which felt unnatural with a wheel in front of me, but it was easy enough to switch into the cockpit with a few button presses. In general the bottom screen was used for gameplay, while the top showed standings and information alongside a TV camera-style view of the on-track action. On arrival, we were shown to our area, which consisted of five rigs, each with two ultra-wide displays, a seat with force feedback, and an F1-style steering wheel and pedals. Tucked away close to St Paul’s Cathedral, the bar itself is very slick, with decor based on circuit layouts and the start lights, and screens everywhere showing either Formula 1 clips (including Romain Grosjean’s near-deadly crash in Abu Dhabi, which struck me as a bit odd) or whatever happens to be on Sky Sports F1. But would it live up to the hype built by the Formula 1 PR machine? Essentially a bar crammed full of sim racing setups, the website made it look like a dream for a keen virtual racer like myself. PlanetF1.I recently had the opportunity to visit a place I’d been dying to see since it opened at the start of this year - the F1 Arcade in London. The back row is set to see Kevin Magnussen, who was forced to come to a stop in the closing stages of Q1, start alongside Valtteri Bottas who was disqualified from qualifying having failed to provide the necessary one-litre fuel sample for the stewards to test. ![]() The penultimate row will see Yuki Tsunoda and Zhou Guanyu looking to make immediate progress up the field after below-par qualifying sessions. ![]() On the sixth row will be Nico Hulkenberg (P11) and Lance Stroll (P12), whilst the seventh row sees Esteban Ocon (P13) and Logan Sargeant (P14).įor the fifth race in a row, Sergio Perez faces a tough recovery mission after yet another dismal qualifying sees him start from a very lowly P15 position. Alex Albon, Fernando Alonso and Pierre Gasly complete the top 10. The Ferrari duo of Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz follow next, then come Mercedes pair George Russell and Lewis Hamilton. Norris’ team-mate Oscar Piastri will start P3 as McLaren’s upgrades look to have given the team an incredible boost up the order. Max Verstappen will be joined by Lando Norris on the front row of the British Grand Prix. It’s a case of the usual suspect on pole position, but certainly a case of the unusual suspects starting from P2 and P3.Ĭheck out the full F1 starting grid below… Max Verstappen on pole as Sergio Perez’s woes continue The F1 starting grid for the 2023 British Grand Prix is in after a thrilling qualifying session at the iconic Silverstone race track. ![]() ![]() The overall depth of the mattress is 13″. The mattress is 9″ deep, with side panels that add an additional 4″ of depth. So get a good night’s sleep on a Hypnos mattress and wake up refreshed and ready to take on the day! What Is The Depth Of A Premier Inn Mattress?Ī Premier Inn mattress is designed to be comfortable and supportive. 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![]() ![]() ![]() Groups in South Korea and China have also raised concerns, turning it a political and diplomatic issue. Japanese fishing organizations strongly opposed Fukushima’s water release, as they worry about further damage to the reputation of their seafood as they struggle to recover. Local fishing was returning to normal operation in 2021 when the government announced the water release plan.įukushima’s local catch today is still about one-fifth of its pre-disaster levels due to a decline in the fishing population and smaller catch sizes. In July, 2011, Okawa resumed sale of fresh fish -but none from Fukushima. His wife evacuated to her parents’ home in Yokohama, near Tokyo with their four children, but Okawa stayed in Iwaki to work on reopening the store. The government has allocated 80 billion yen ($573 million) to support still-feeble fisheries and seafood processing and combat potential reputation damage from the water release. “I think the treated water release is unavoidable.” It’s eerie, he adds, to have to live near the damaged plant for decades.įukushima’s badly hit fisheries community, tourism and the economy are still recovering. It will cause actual damage, not reputation,” Okawa says. He wants to have them removed as soon as possible, especially after seeing “immense” tanks occupying much of the plant complex during his visit few years ago.Īn accidental leak would be “an ultimate strikeout. Katsumasa Okawa, who runs a seafood business in Iwaki, says those tanks containing contaminated water bother him more than the treated water release. The government and TEPCO say the water must be removed to make room for the plant’s decommissioning, and to prevent accidental leaks from the tanks because much of the water is still contaminated and needs retreatment. The water is collected, filtered and stored in some 1,000 tanks, which will reach their capacity in early 2024. The March 11, 2011, earthquake and tsunami destroyed the Fukushima Daiichi plant’s cooling systems, causing three reactors to melt and contaminating their cooling water, which has since leaked continuously. ![]() The ocean is the source of my livelihood.” “I serve fresh local fish to my guests, and the beach house is for visitors to rest and chill out. Suzuki says his inn guests won’t mention the water issue if they cancel their reservations and he would only have to guess. He heads a safety committee for the area and operates its only beach house. Now, Suzuki’s half-century old Suzukame, which he inherited from his parents 30 years ago, is the only one still in business after surviving the tsunami. The Usuiso area used to have more than a dozen family-run inns before the disaster. “We don’t know if it’s safe yet,” Suzuki said. Suzuki is among those who are not fully convinced by the government’s awareness campaign that critics say only highlights safety. Doing so, they said, is safer than national and international standards require. They say the plan is to treat the water, dilute it with more than a hundred times the seawater and then release it into the Pacific Ocean through an undersea tunnel. The government and the operator, Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, or TEPCO, have struggled to manage the massive amount of contaminated water accumulating since the 2011 nuclear disaster, and announced plans to release it to the ocean during the summer. That’s where the cold Oyashio current meets the warm, northbound Kuroshio, making it a rich fishing ground. The beach, he said, will be in the path of treated water traveling south on the Oyashio current from off the coast of Fukushima Daiichi. ![]() |
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