![]() However, as highlighted by Naidoo and Fisher (2020), our reliance on globalization and economic growth as drivers of green investment and sustainable development is no longer realistic. As a result, going forward, a fundamental change to human bio-physical activities on earth now appears on the spectrum of possibility ( Anderson et al., 2020). ![]() Despite this, the measures imposed by governments have also led to some “accidental” positive effects on the environment and natural ecosystems. Viewed holistically, the emerging pieces of evidence indicate we are at a most consequential moment in history where a rethink of sustainable pathways for the planet has become pertinent. Data remains in flux, government policies oscillate, and the killer virus seeps through nations, affecting production, disrupting supply chains and unsettling the financial markets ( Bachman, 2020 Sarkis et al., 2020). ![]() Currently, the economic shock arising from this pandemic is still being weighed. These measures have shattered the core sustaining pillars of modern world economies. In efforts to isolate cases and limit the transmission rate of the virus, while mitigating the pandemic, countries across the globe implemented stringent measures such as mandatory national lockdown and border closures. At the time of writing, the virus has killed over 800,000 people worldwide ( JHU, 2020), disrupted means of livelihoods, cost trillions of dollars while global recession looms ( Naidoo and Fisher, 2020). By all accounts, the emerging havoc wrought by the pandemic exceeded the predictions in those commentaries. In series of revelatory reports ( Daszak, 2012 Ford et al., 2009 Webster, 1997), experts across professional cadres had long predicted a worldwide pandemic would strain the elements of the global supply chains and demands, thereby igniting a cross-border economic disaster because of the highly interconnected world we now live in. Towards the formal pandemic declaration, substantive economic signals from different channels, weeks earlier, indicated the world was leaning towards an unprecedented watershed in our lifetime, if not in human history ( Gopinath, 2020). Originating from Wuhan, China, cases rapidly spread to Japan, South Korea, Europe and the United States as it reached global proportions. The world woke up to a perilous reality on the 11th of March, 2020 when the World Health Organization (WHO) declared novel coronavirus (COVID-19) a pandemic ( Sohrabi et al., 2020 WHO, 2020a). Building on evidence in support of CE as a vehicle for balancing the complex equation of accomplishing profit with minimal environmental harms, the paper outlines concrete sector-specific recommendations on CE-related solutions as a catalyst for the global economic growth and development in a resilient post-COVID-19 world. It argues for a rethink of the present global economic growth model, shaped by a linear economy system and sustained by profiteering and energy-gulping manufacturing processes, in favour of a more sustainable model recalibrated on circular economy (CE) framework. The paper diagnosed the danger of relying on pandemic-driven benefits to achieving sustainable development goals and emphasizes a need for a decisive, fundamental structural change to the dynamics of how we live. Against this backdrop, this paper presents a critical review of the catalogue of negative and positive impacts of the pandemic and proffers perspectives on how it can be leveraged to steer towards a better, more resilient low-carbon economy. These measures have however shattered the core sustaining pillars of the modern world economies as global trade and cooperation succumbed to nationalist focus and competition for scarce supplies. Originating from China, cases quickly spread across the globe, prompting the implementation of stringent measures by world governments in efforts to isolate cases and limit the transmission rate of the virus. The World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic on the 11th of March 2020, but the world is still reeling from its aftermath.
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![]() The effect it generates in the environment is only within the reach of some coatings and, among them, is the venetian plaster. The brightness is a key factor demanded by users and professionals when decorating some rooms. Venetian plaster: the style still preferred by decoratorsįoyer with venetian plaster wall covering This characteristic durability allows the user to enjoy its beauty under normal conditions without requiring major care and maintenance. Venetian plaster is perfectly maintained for a long time. This speaks to the sophistication it brought and still brings today when applied to walls and ceilings. The upper classes of the time were already covering their walls with venetian plaster. A damp cloth is more than enough to bring out its attractiveness. A cleaning facilitatorĪnother great advantage of venetian plaster is that it is extremely easy to clean. It is composed of natural elements that give it unusual anti-mildew and anti-bacterial qualities compared to other coatings. Therefore, it is important to choose materials as environmentally friendly as possible, such as venetian plaster. Nature was a source of inspiration in any field and still is. Thanks to its composition, which allows it to transpire naturally, it shows superior resistance to moisture, protecting walls and ceilings both indoors and outdoors. Thus, a coating was created with unique characteristics that we will see below. We are talking about a period in which great advances were made in numerous fields and the decorative one was not going to be less. Venetian plaster can be considered one of the most striking inventions of the Renaissance, if we refer to decorative techniques. Venetian plaster: the characteristics of a timeless material ![]() Nowadays, technology has been put at the disposal of aesthetics to create venetian plasters capable of covering any surface and filling any room with Renaissance essence. In the past, some ingredients were mixed with others, which resulted in the loss of nuances in the final finish. It is the mixing process that has changed. It is a coating that evokes textures and finishes similar to polished marble, whose elegance has never been questioned, even though as a technique it has evolved, as is normal. It is a coating that arises from a mixture composed of powdered lime, slaked lime, very fine marble dust and natural colour pigments, capable of filling any room with Italian style. Approximate yield: ~ 0.Modern foyer in which the wall has been covered with gray venetian plaster Venetian plaster: what it is and why it does not lose its class Although self-polishing, it is advisable to uniform the shine with a dry woolen cloth. ![]() It should be applied in thin layers to one or more hands. WAX : Polishing and water repellent wax in paste. Special protective product in form of a waterproof gloss wax for Granotone venetian Plaster. This coat is highly recommended for the optimum finish of the Granotone venetian Plaster.Īpplication: Apply with a stainless-steel spatula with rounded edges, used for cutting. Always apply on a dry wall.Īpplication of the Primer: Apply Stucco Primer diluted 20-30% with water with a short-haired roller in two coats in white or the same color as the final decorative.Īpplication of GRANOTONE VENETIAN PLASTER by stainless steel trowel: For best results apply three coats of Granotone venetian Plaster spaced 8-10 hours apart one from the other. Apply the first and second coat using a smooth stainless-steel trowel so as to obtain a perfect surface that is absorbent but not polished, bringing the surface to an optimal stage before the final coat. In the third coat apply Granotone venetian Plaster overlapping the trowel strokes to fix the drawings taking care to remove the excess of the product. In the end, with a perfectly clean trowel, pull the product until you get the desired gloss and brilliance. If the wall is new make sure it is aged for at least 4 weeks. If the wall is very old and gives out powder at the time of rubbing, repeat a coat of putty to get an even surface. Remove previous paints that are not well anchored, or any kind of residual dirt and mold. This product has great filling and self-leveling capacities, it guarantees the best resistance characteristics workability, together with the traditional and natural properties of breathability, low retention of dirt and resistance to the attack of mold and bacteria.Īll surfaces must be carefully prepared by manual cleaning or mechanical brushing. Granotone venetian Plaster is a water borne coating based on slaked lime and mineral coatings, highly breathable and ready to use, for interiors and exteriors, it allows to obtain glossy and smooth finishes. ![]() These guys are like the Avengers of crypto. Crypto would not be where it is today without the efforts of Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ). Of course, large amounts of money should never be held on any exchange for long term hodling, we always recommend moving your funds off an exchange and into cold storage asap which is why we have done up this review on the Top Hardware Wallets.īoth Binance and Coinbase are massively respected in the industry and deserve kudos for all they do to drive the industry forward. I’m not going to lie when I say that the funds I keep on Binance sometimes keep me up at night, worrying about what regulatory body is going to ban them next, while anything I have on Coinbase I feel is about as secure as the money in my bank. If they had a one-two combo, their speciality is onboarding those new to crypto, and their combo would be playing nice with regulators and staying legal and compliant. They have one heck of a hail maker swing, and that comes in the form of being the most beginner-friendly platform in the space. To look at Coinbase from our prize fighter analogy, Coinbase would be the fighter who has one trick, one speciality that they do well, better than anyone else in the industry. What the choice should ultimately come down to are the features, fees, asset support, and the security/reputation of the exchange. Now, all this talk about size and volume can be considered moot for your average retail trader as any major exchange will be suitable by those metrics. ![]() Here is a look at how the top five exchanges stack up on CoinMarketCap Image via CoinMarketCap ![]() But for the average retail investor, both exchanges are more than suitable in terms of deep liquidity and trading volume. You cannot find these levels of liquidity or trading volume anywhere else. How much bigger you ask?Īt the time of writing, here is how these two stack up in terms of 24-hour trading volume:Īs you can see, Binance is the preferred exchange by many retail and big money players/institutions in the space. It is by a large margin, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world, used by millions worldwide in hundreds of countries, ranging from retail clients to institutions. They are like the MacGyver of crypto, or the James Bond if you will, with all the trinkets.īinance is truly unmatched when it comes to the sheer size of trading volume and features offered. That is to say that Binance can do it all, and it does it well. If we were to continue with the prizefighter analogy, in an MMA match, Binance would be bigger, have a longer reach, and out strategize the challenger by being well versed both from a standing position and down on the mat. ![]() ![]() Killing in a Koi Pond (2021) note First novel written by Terrie Farley Moran. Murder in Season (2020) note Last novel written by Jon Land Manuscript for Murder (2018) note First novel written only by Jon Land A Date With Murder (2018) note Posthumous collaboration with Jon Land also contributed to by Zachary Bain Shippee Hook, Line and Murder (2016) note Third of three novels co-written with Renée Paley-Bain Design for Murder (2016) note Second of three novels co-written with Renée Paley-Bain Fletcher (2015) note First of three novels co-written with Renée Paley-Bain Murder in a Minor Key (2001) note Not to be confused with the season 3 episode of the same title. These were later corrected for a new edition released in 2000. Gin and Daggers (1st edition) (1989) note This edition contained a number of inaccuracies to the TV show, such as a scene of Jessica driving a car (in canon, she never learned to drive). From book 48 to 52, the series was written by Jon Land, but credited as being co-written by he and Jessica Fletcher in July 2020, it was announced that Terrie Farley Moran would take over starting with book 53. ![]() These novels, consisting of original stories written by Donald Bain, were credited as being co-written by he and Jessica Fletcher, and later by he, his real-life co-writers (from books 44-47) and Jessica Fletcher. 5 Quotes Plot Overview Jessica helps an out-of-town cop who's arrived in Cabot Cove looking for his partner's killer. 9: Death Takes a Curtain Call: Jessica helps to solve the backstage murder of a young dancer when she attends a special presentation of the famous Rostov Ballet.7: Hit, Run and Homicide: Jessica sets out to prove the innocence of her neighbor and friend Daniel O'Brien, an eccentric inventor, when he is accused of the attempted murder of a former employee.3: Birds of a Feather: Jessica sees a family wedding turn into a murder investigation when the bridegroom, a struggling actor, winds up on the list of suspects for the murder of a cabaret owner.1: The Murder of Sherlock Holmes (double-length). ![]() The Flash plugin itself is responsible for the block, as of 12 Jan. This answer now probably more closely reflects the 'official stance'. There are potential workarounds in other answers below. For continuous usage in a browser, I'd prefer following Tetsujin's recommendation and try a standalone but supported Flash player, such as Newgrounds'. Note: In my case, the application using Flash works offline and should present minimal security risks. Note: the linked page mentions mmc.cfg, but my Flash folder had a mms.cfg file instead maybe it was a typo, but in any case I added the EOLUninstallDisable=1 line. I just tested an offline desktop application which had stopped working, and it works again. Copy the Flash directory with the modified binary to its original location.Rename the Flash directory (to avoid permission issues) to Flash.bak or something else.Search for the hexadecimal string 000040463E6F7742 (the timestamp) and replace it with 000000000000F87F.Copy the Flash directory ( C:\WINDOWS\system32\Macromed\Flash for 32-bit, C:\Windows\SysWOW64\Macromed\Flash for 64-bit) to somewhere where I have write permission.properties > security > advanced > delete the "DENY Everyone" permission NOTE: Flash32_32_0_0_453.ocx (and Flash64) will always be write protected ![]() I managed to make the "time bomb defuser" work, as indicated here: Disable EOL uninstall warnings:Īdd "EOLUninstallDisable=1" to mmc.cfg in C:\WINDOWS\system32\Macromed\Flash ![]() The length of the blade tells you the size of the cut you can make with each stroke. Don’t worry, we can provide a thorough explanation of each of these stats.īlade Length: If you have a lot of hedge trimming to do, you’ll need a long blade. If you have never bought a hedge trimmer before, you may not be familiar with all the terms. You may want to go with another power source if any of these is a deal breaker.įor a comparison between gas hedge-trimmers and battery-powered ones, check out this video: Lastly, these little machines get pretty loud. They also include the additional costs of fuel and engine maintenance. Gas-powered trimmers are typically worse for the environment. ![]() They can usually hold enough fuel for long outdoor sessions. Gas Engine: Gas hedge trimmers are just as powerful as corded electric and just as portable as battery powered. However, they often lack the power that you’ll get with a gas trimmer. If you have a very large yard, this might be a problem.īattery Power: Battery-powered hedge trimmers have much more portability than corded models and are low on carbon emissions. However, you have to drag the cord around behind you without tripping yourself. These models are typically affordable, powerful, and easier on the environment than gas power. If you’re new to buying these outdoor power tools, this will help you narrow down your search.Ĭorded Electric: This simply means you have an extension cord running from your machine into an outlet on the side of your house. Hedge trimmers will use one of three main sources of power. Overall, we wouldn’t recommend this hedge trimmer if you want the lightest, most affordable, or most powerful tool, but for an all-around winner, this may be the smart choice for you. We also like the shock absorption on this outdoor power tool, which makes cutting easier on your hands and arms.ĭownsides? This hedge trimmer is a little on the heavier side, and it could pack a little more engine power. The blade is long enough to saw through large shrubs, and the price is comfortably in the center of the pack. The Husqvarna 122HD60 hedge trimmer grabs the last spot on our list with a strong balance of mid-range attributes. Husqvarna 966532302 122HD45 gas hedge trimmerīuy on Amazon Buy on Walmart Buy on Sears The cutting width is pretty standard, so if you have particularly thick plants to hack through, you might look at other models. This hedge trimmer is well on the heavy end and best if you don’t mind putting a little extra effort into your yard work. The biggest sacrifice you’ll make for this machine is weight. This hedge trimmer comes with some serious cutting torque, and the price tag isn’t bad either. You wouldn’t want this if you need a wide cutting swath, but it’s perfect for taller bushes and hedges. Even though the blade is a short 22 inches, the extension option allows for considerable reach. This Craftsman is a versatile hedge trimmer capable of shaping a wide range of shrubs. ✗ One of the heavier models on our list 3. With this much power and cutting capacity, you’re sure to give your arms a workout. Much like the Senix, this hedge trimmer’s major drawback is its weight. We categorize this model in the “inexpensive” bracket, making it a great value. Our favorite part of the XtremepowerUS model is the price. This model is low noise, and perfect for anyone living too close to their neighbors. The commercial grade 25.4 cc engine gives this handheld gas hedge trimmer a lot of power, however you wouldn’t know it by the decibels. The dual-action serrated blades cut back and forth cleanly. We’re impressed with the 24-inch blade length and full inch of cutting diameter. This XtremepowerUS hedge trimmer packs a lot of cutting capacity for a very low price. XtremepowerUS 26 cc gas 2-stroke cycle hedge trimmer If you want yard work to be easier on your muscles, shop around. If you’re looking for power at a low price, this hedge trimmer is for you. At 13 pounds, this is the heaviest cutter you’ll find in our top 10. The only drawback to this hedge trimmer is the weight. The trimmers on our scale run between $150 and $550, and this one’s well on the cheaper end. This hedge trimmer also beats out other brands because of the cost. The swiveling rear handle also makes for easy trimming at a variety of angles. With a cutting diameter of 1.1 inches, this machine is perfect for anyone with large woody shrubs and small trees. The 4-stroke engine runs smoothly without having to mix oil and gas. This gas-powered hedge trimmer has a big 26.5 cc engine to give you extra power for cutting shrubs quickly. The Senix HT4QL-L kicks off our list with a bang. ![]() ![]() Because we were not seeing the system tested widely enough, we found that our initial approach caused some deficiencies. Initially, we began by bundling tar and zip files into DEB file for Ubuntu and RPM files for Red Hat, but we found this approach to be insufficient to the scope of our development goals. Don’t forget about FreeBSD: I know I haven’t. We would like to provide each and every distro with the attention usually reserved for the largest system communities. We have already successfully implemented integration with Debian, Ubuntu, and Red Hat and I am currently working on bringing support to Arch, OpenSUSE, Gentoo, and many many more. Right now we are working with community members to expand our services to support all Linux distributions. With Brave and an open ecosystem, we aim to circumvent traditional issues with the monetization of users by providing a new and sustainable model for how businesses and individuals will interact on the internet. ![]() You may have heard the expression that if you’re not paying for a service then you yourself must be the product. Previous attempts at monetization models for internet content have resulted in an ecosystem with amoral incentives: one that trades user rights, rewards tracking, and encourages the unchecked collection of user data. With this blog I hope to adequately outline the present and future of our development plans, highlight exciting new features, and cultivate a community of like-minded individuals concerned with the present condition of our digital privacy and security.Īt Brave Software, we are looking to provide everyone with a faster, more secure, and dynamically improving browser. As the engineer tasked with Linux packaging and Linux Widevine support at Brave, my position encapsulates the writing of our Linux desktop packages and integration of Widevine for Netflix support on Linux. Welcome to the first edition of our development blog detailing the progression of work being done at Brave Software. ![]() Later you can improve the cooling in your food storage with a Passive Cooler. ![]() Torches also help somewhat in heating the room, but not as much as a campfire. Also put torch lamps wherever possible, because they don't like to be in the dark. In your base itself you have to heat the rooms with campfires, otherwise your colonists will freeze, especially at night. To protect food from summer heat waves, the wall of the refrigerator should be 2 blocks thick. At the moment you don't have any electrical cooling for these items. This of course includes hunted animals, meat and other foods. You can store all things in the refrigerator that would spoil without refrigeration. So only cook as many meals as your colonists need for the next few days. Keep in mind that raw food such as rice or corn will last longer than cooked meals - these only last for a few days. Summer is there to gather enough food for winter and to build a shelter for your colonists. This way, you don't have to make major changes to the layout of your base afterwards. You should definitely plan in advance where rooms are to be built later. You should use the first days of the new colony to build dignified housing for your colonists. So use your wood supply sparingly, otherwise you will freeze to death in winter. ![]() Therefore, wood is the most important resource to start with. Until then you have to heat your base in another way and cool your food storage. With this handicap it will take some time to get electricity. In this scenario, almost no research is unlocked, and the speed of research is much slower. When choosing the starting point on the map, there are a few things to consider with the lost tribe. In this post, you'll find out everything you need to have a good start in this scenario. The Lost Tribe is a RimWorld scenario in which five people want to escape the dangerous planet, while starting without research. ![]() However this species is listed on the IUCN Red List as Data Deficient (DD). Because of this the waters are highly polluted and there is concern about the well being of the aquatic life in the area. These Loaches have been recorded in tributary drainages of the Zhu Jang systems which is one of the most populous and industrialized in China. Other common names it is known by are Botia Robusta, its earlier scientific name, and Kansu Loach, derived from one of its places of origin, the Gansu (Kansu) Province in China. It was first described by Wu in 1939 from a species found in Li Kiang of southern China, and later by Mai 1978 from the Tây-Giang (Hsi-Chiang or West River) of China. The Chinese Golden Zebra Loach Sinibotia robusta (previously Botia Robusta) is found in Asia from the Pearl River basin in southeastern China and in northern Viet Nam in the Cao Bang Province.
![]() And the target audience-the 2-to-11-year-olds-has surprised everyone by being predominantly male. College kids appreciate the puns and pop culture allusions-like the episode called "Boogie Frights," and the time the people of Townsville were forced to disco-dance to near-fatal exhaustion. Teenage girls like to mimic the squeaky baby voices of Blossom, Bubbles and Buttercup, the crime-fighting cuties. On Halloween, streets were full of pint-size imitators who, when asked their costume's identity, would confide, "I'm a Powewpuff Giwl." ![]() Even if you're not impressed with their audience of more than 2 million, or the CD that was at the top of both the children's and the college charts in Billboard, or the merchandising licenses expected ultimately to gross more than $350 million, you might have encountered one sure measure of their popularity. "The Powerpuff Girls" is the latest Cartoon Network hit to infiltrate the ephemeral youth market. Once again the day is saved by the Powerpuff Girls! Those darned hypnotransmitters implanted in their parents are destroyed! Bye-bye, bad guys! Pow! Blam! Get those evil broccoli heads! The other kids of Townsville pour cheese sauce on the marauders and munch them down. "We got to eat 'em to beat 'em!" they cry. "Nobody invades Earth without a fight!" squeaks Blossom, the redhead, as the three cartoon kindergartners prepare to battle an invading army of aliens disguised as broccoli. Still, it's way too early to judge how successful the network will be in adapting Powerpuff Girls and as production goes on, fans are sure to get more glimpses at the characters ahead of the show's premiere.They look like mutant flies and sound like Charlie's Angels on helium. Powerpuff Girls will have a lot of expectations regardless - it's a source of nostalgia for an entire generation who grew up on the show's distinctive take on three girls with strange abilities. With eight series comprising the highly popular interconnected universe, it's clear that The CW knows what it's doing in adapting animated properties for live-action. Luckily, The CW has a knack for handling people with superpowers.Īrguably the network's biggest success is its Arrowverse shows. Without even a trailer or clip showing the trio in action, there's no telling how the live-action version will translate on screen. It's unclear if this first look will do anything to quell their worries, but it's also way too early to tell how well done the show will be. The photos from Powerpuff Girls' set showing the actresses in costume were met with a lot of criticism from fans who felt the outfits didn't live up to their expectations. Each actress is wearing the iconic color associated with their respective characters, and they're flanked by animated clouds that hew closely to the aesthetic of the animated series. With set photos from the pilot showing an early look at Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup, The CW has gone ahead and released an official first look at the trio via Variety. Bennet takes the center position as Blossom, flanked by Cameron and Perrault as Bubbles and Buttercup. Related: Why Powerpuff Girls Is The Perfect Agents of SHIELD Follow-Up For Chloe Bennet Filming on Powerpuff Girls kicked off last week for what is likely a fall 2021 debut, and while plot details are otherwise scarce, at least one iconic villain from the animated series is primed to return in some form. Scrubs star Donald Faison is on board as Professor Utonium, with Tom Kenny reprising his role as the narrator of the series. Chloe Bennet, Dove Cameron, and Yana Perrault are set to play Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup, respectively. |
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