![]() We explored many things in these early years, such as phase relationships between respiration, beat-to-beat blood pressure (pulse transit time) and heart rhythms, various measures of heart-brain interactions (McCraty, 2002), heart-brain synchronization between pairs of participants (McCraty, 2004) and the effects of emotions on hormonal and immune system variables (McCraty et al., 1998 Rein & McCraty, 1994 Rein et al., 1995). This observation led us to look at the patterns in the beat-to-beat changes in the time intervals between consecutive pairs of heartbeats, or what is known as heart rate variability (HRV). We were able to show that the primary underlying factor responsible for the differences in the frequency structures in the ECG spectra were the patterns of the changing time intervals between the R-waves in the ECGs. Our participants found it fascinating to see the spectra change as they intentionally changed their emotional states. We set up a process where the ECG spectra could be viewed in real-time. Surprisingly, these spectra appeared to reflect one’s emotional state and became our first form of heart-related biofeedback. One of the many things we looked at was the frequency spectrum of the electrocardiogram (ECG) over different time intervals (McCraty et al., 1993). We sought to determine which physiological variables were most sensitive to and correlated with changes in emotional states by analyzing many different physiological measures such as heart rate, electroencephalogram (EEG) and electromyography (EMG) activity, respiration, skin conductance, etc. Our first experiments were focused on the physiological correlates of positive emotions such as appreciation and compassion, as well negative emotions such as frustration, or anger. At that time there were very few published studies on positive emotions. The first intervention-focused study we conducted was with a population of 38 individuals with acquired immune deficiency virus (AIDS) in January of 1993 (Rozman et al., 1996). Mike Atkinson and I started our applied research laboratory where we first established cell culture, electrophysiology and Holter recording and analysis labs. ![]() The HeartMath Institute received its official IRS non-profit status in 1991 and shortly thereafter, the initial training courses we had been developing were offered publicly and the first books were published (Childre, 1992a, 1992b Childre, 1992a, 1992b). These experiences and intuitive promptings from my heart led me to sell my ownership in the company and accept an invitation to help Doc and others found a new non-profit research and educational organization to explore how the qualities associated with the heart could be related to improved healthy function, social harmony and helping people more effectively navigate an increasingly stressful and polarized world. Over the next few months I was surprised and delighted with the positive effects it had on my self-awareness, meditations, personal and business decisions and relationships and my ability to regulate my thoughts and emotions. I decided to sincerely try the heart-focused practices to access the heart’s intuitive guidance Doc had suggested. Although I was aware of the many references to the heart as a source of intuitive inner guidance, wisdom, and unconditional love, I considered them to be metaphors and never really took this seriously. ![]() It was during this period that I met Doc Childre, who, through his studies and experiences, came to the conclusion that the energetic heart really is the bridge to one’s higher awareness capacities. I then co-founded a highly successful company in the field of electrostatics and although I continued to meditate and could achieve some quite expanded inner states, I would often find myself stressed and quick to get triggered, feeling frustrated, impatient and judgmental of others in my day-to-day life. This was my first exposure to biofeedback, various types of mindfulness and meditation practices, and methods of measuring one’s autonomic nervous system responses as a feedback signal, etc. This curiosity led me to start exploring other perspectives, which eventually led me to leave Motorola and move to California where I ended up getting a master’s degree in consciousness studies. Prior to this, I was a communication systems engineer at Motorola and found that I was never satisfied with the explanations I had been taught about the deeper nature of electromagnetism, even though much was understood in terms of how to use these seemingly mysterious electromagnetic “fields” to carry information over great distances. The path that led my colleagues and me to heart rate variability (HRV) research and the subsequent development of HRV biofeedback technologies started in 1987 when I first met Doc Childre, who a little later, founded the HeartMath Institute.
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![]() Groups levelled up in June ’17, increasing the maximum number of members to 10,000. The supergroup’s size increased from 1000 to 5000 members in 2016. In September 2015, Telegram introduced channels for broadcasting messages to the masses. Supergroups: As WhatsApp increased its user limit for groups to 1000, Telegram introduced the “Supergroups”, which supported up to 5000 members.Channels can have unlimited followers, offer view counters for each post and only let the admins post. Channels: In September ’15, Telegram introduced Channels, a tool for broadcasting to the masses.Bots exist to add features to Telegram and make users’ lives easier – bots can handle payments, moderate groups, fetch emails and much more. It created a platform for users to create and publish their own bots. Bots: In June of 2015, Telegram released the Bot API.The servers of Telegram are spread across the globe, with five data centres situated in different parts of the world, while the operations centre is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Still, the staff uproots to a new location now and then, working out of a series of hotel rooms or accommodations rented mostly on. Telegram was originally based out of a small Berlin office. Telegram started as an encrypted messaging system and was essentially founded so the Durov brothers could communicate between themselves without the Russian security services snooping on them. His brother, Nikolai, focused on coding and created the MTProto protocol that is the basis for the messenger. Pavel provided the fund and infrastructure for the project as he reportedly left Russia with reportedly 300$ million after Vkantakte’s buyout. It was launched for iOS on Augand Android on October 20 2013. In August 2013, Pavel pulled the rabbit out of the hat – enter Telegram, an encrypted chat service. As VK quickly became popular, the app scraped off the invitation requirement, and its user count started skyrocketing.Īfter leaving Russia, the Durov brothers obtained citizenship by donating $250,000 to the country’s Sugar Industry Diversification Foundation. Pavel regarded the website as a non-anonymous extension to the university forum (also created by him), available only via invitation from other users. VK had all the features that a typical Facebook user was familiar with: a user profile, direct messaging, a wall for posting content and, most importantly, a display of the user’s personal information. ![]() creating a version of Facebook for Russian cyberspace but only faster and better. Together, the Durov brothers work to achieve a single goal, i.e. Seeing this, Nikolai Durov, Pavel’s older brother, joins the company as a chief technical officer. Originally conceived as a platform for university students, VKontakte gains popularity among the general public and starts welcoming all users. Petersburg State University, Pavel Durov designs a social platform and names it VKontakte, also known as VK, which is Russian for “in-touch”. Its disruptive pattern applied Abbott Thayer’s theories in an effort to inhibit enemy observation from the air and on the ground. ![]() The colorful pattern on this German aircraft from World War I is called lozenge camouflage. Although his suggestions were initially rejected, his former students were among the founders of the American Camouflage Society in 1916 and his theories were eventually adopted and are still used today. Radiation is energy that travels and spreads out as it goes the visible light that comes from a lamp in your house and the radio waves that come from a radio station are two types of electromagnetic radiation. Despite these shortcomings, Thayer went on to be the first to propose camouflage for military purposes. The electromagnetic (EM) spectrum is the range of all types of EM radiation. Teddy Roosevelt most notably attacked his theories by pointing out that this concealment doesn’t last all season, or even all day, but was dependent on a single frozen moment in times. He was extreme in his views arguing that all animal coloration was for protective purposes and failing to recognize other possible reasons such as sexual selection – characteristics for attracting a mate. In his book, Concealing Coloration in the Animal Kingdom, Thayer presented his beliefs of protective coloration as an essential factor in evolution helping animals disguise themselves from predators. Emission spectra are the specific wavelengths of light emitted by the electrons in atoms as they lose energy. Thayer, an American artist, devoted much of his life to understanding how animals conceal themselves in nature for survival. In this illustration Thayer shows how a peacock can disappear into its surroundings. American artist Abbott Thayer introduced the concept of disruptive patterning, in which an animal’s uneven markings can disguise its outline. Dispersion, the separation of visible light into a spectrum, may be accomplished by means of a prism or a diffraction grating. Illustrstions by Abbott Handerson Thayer (his father)Ĭoncealing-Coloration in the Animal KingdomĬan you find the animal hiding in this image? Camouflage uses color to conceal forms by creating optical illusions. Subtractive primary colors - blue, red, and yellow – are often taught to us as children, and when mixed together they create black. Books, paintings, grass and cars are examples of a subtractive color system which is based on the chemical makeup of an object and its reflection of light as a color. Red, green and blue are the primary additive colors and when combined they produce transparent white light. ![]() Rainbows, TVs, computer screens and mobile devices all emit light and are examples of an additive color system (the subject of Newton’s Opticks). Le Blon’s distinction marks the first documentation of what is now referred to as additive and subtractive color systems. ![]() He makes an important distinction between “material colors,” as used by painters, and colored light, which was the focus of Newton’s color theories. Le Blon was the first to outline a three-color printing method using primary colors (red, yellow, blue) to create secondary colors (green, purple, orange). This very rare book formed the foundation for modern color printing. Coloritto, or, The harmony of colouring in painting. ![]() No personal information is collected by this website. 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![]() For 1/2 cup it would take 16 tangerines for 4oz or 1/2 cup by weight. It takes approximately 2 small tangerines to produce 1 tbls of zest which weighs in at about. I did a little research to see how practical it would be to use tangerine zest in very large batches. That is my reasoning behind using the tangerine extract. Using the zest is still not out of the question and might be practical for a small batch like 5gal but when you look at very large batches, using zest seems to be impractical and cost prohibitive. ![]() Yes, I had considered using the zest and there are a couple of suggestions above I might try next time. Otherwise, my son, who loves the tangerine wheat from Lost Coast, says that it is very close but agrees with me on lightening up on the citric flavor and hefeweizen style. I am going to cut down the amount of wheat by 50% next time to see if I can get closer to a match. I suspect that the beer from Lost Coast doesnt have the traditional amount of wheat barley you would find in regular hefeweizen beers. Another thing is when you compare my beer with the beer from Lost Coast Brewery, mine has much more of a wheat taste. I dont think I will add any extract or zest to the boil next time and only do the extract addition during kegging. It is very nice but I plan on a couple changes for the 5th version.įirst of all, by adding the extract and tangerine zest during the boil gave the beer what I think is to much of a citric flavor. The beer tastes like a typical hefeweizen with a tangerine overtone. That really did the trick and gave the beer a nice tangerine burst of aroma and taste. I followed your suggestions and added 20ml of tangerine extract when racking into the keg. Well, the tangerine wheat beer is in the keg. What do you guys think?įirst of all, thanks you guys for all the great tips. I am thinking about adding the tangerine extract after I filter the beer and keg it. That is where I am at and my experimental batch #4 is almost finished fermenting. My guess is that tangerine extract must be added after fermentation and/or after filtering. My guess at this point is that the tangerine extract or tangerine zest/peals do nothing to get the aroma and flavor into the beer like what you get in the Lost Coast Tangerine Wheat when added to the boil before fermentation. Again, after fermentation was complete, there was no distinct tangerine aroma or flavor but there was an increased amount of citrus aroma and flavor. I added 4oz of tangerine zest and 20ml of tangerine extract to the final 10 min of the boil. Using tangerine slices on the glass gave it a nice touch. After fermentation was complete, there was no tangerine aroma or flavor in the beer, but it tasted really nice and clean with a hit of citrus. This time, I added 10ml of Tangerine Extract to the final 10 min of the boil. My guess is that the extract must have killed the yeast that was remaining in solution when they were bottled. In each case, none of the batches fermented in the bottle and all were flat after 2 months. I racked into a 1 gal container, added 5 different amounts of Tangerine Extract then bottled. This batch I bottled when SG was at 1.008 and used a 2/3 cup sugar primer for 5 gal. 17oz - 0minġ52deg - 60min, Single Infusion, Double Sparge Don’t get me wrong, except for the first batch, the last two batches turned out really good but lacked that tangerine burst.Īll batches have the same grain bill, hops, yeast and mash process.ġoz Peale. Let me start out by letting you all know what I have done in the previous 3 batches. I am on my forth experimental batch but yet to be successful. I need some suggestions from my fellow brewers about how to get that great burst of tangerine aroma and flavor that you get from the Lost Coast Tangerine Wheat beer made by Lost Coast Brewery in Eureka, CA. These lines use content delivery network (CDN) URLs to serve the CSS and JavaScript scripts to transform the site into a Docsify site. This is essentially just a plain HTML file, but take a look at these two lines: Open the file, so you can explore the contents: Index.html is the only thing required for Docsify to work. The default Markdown file at the root of your documentationĬontains a sample. The main Docsify initiation file (and the most important file) (Bryant Son, CC BY-SA 4.0) File/Folder Name If you cloned my GitHub repo and changed into the DocsifyDemo directory, you should see a file structure like this: If you prefer, you can start from scratch by creating a new index.html file, like in the example in Docsify's docs: I will walk you through the cloned code from my sample repo below, so you can understand how to modify Docsify. You can download the files individually or clone the repo with: git clone I've published this example's source code on the project's GitHub page. If you want to use NPM, follow the instructions in the quick-start guide. Manually by writing your own index.htmlĭocsify recommends the NPM approach, but I will use the second option.Docsify's command-line interface (CLI) through NPM.eBook: An introduction to programming with Bash.Try for free: Red Hat Learning Subscription. ![]() ![]() Docsify is an MIT-Licensed open source project with features that make it easy to create an attractive advanced documentation site on GitHub Pages. While this setup is nice, I wanted to try something else.įortunately, GitHub Pages' HTML file support means you can use other site-generation tools, including Docsify, to create a website on the platform. Jekyll generates a static website from documentation files encoded in Markdown format, which GitHub automatically recognizes due to their. If you prefer to learn by video, you can access the YouTube version of this how-to:īy default, GitHub Pages prompts users to use Jekyll, a static site generator that supports HTML, CSS, and other web technologies. In this tutorial, I'll show you one option for doing so: combining the Docsify documentation generator with GitHub Pages. This is why making it easier to publish documentation is so valuable to developers. But it's not always developers' top priority, as they may be more focused on making their application better than on helping people use it. Documentation is an essential part of making any open source project useful to users. ![]() Splash Hawaii is a favorite for beachwear, especially the Honey Girl bikini line geared toward paddlers and surfers. While it’s true that Ala Moana is frequented by residents and visitors alike, there are a handful of stores within the center that are most frequently visited by locals. This mall boasts well over 300 stores and restaurants, so no matter if you’re looking for new beachwear or the latest trends for your dinner out, you’ll have no trouble finding it at Ala Moana Center. Casual wear, swimwear, and accessories can all be found at Hawaiian Island Creations, one of the best surf Oahu shops! Ala Moana CenterĪs the largest open-air shopping mall in the world, Ala Moana Center is a popular draw for all those who love to shop. In addition, Hawaiian Island Creations partners with other brands such as Billabong, Dakine, Havaianas, Hurley, Hydro Flask, O’Neill, and Quiksilver, among others, to offer a wide variety of additional products. HIC offers casual wear such as tanks, t-shirts, and hoodies for both men and women. You’ll also likely spot the HIC logo on clothing worn by locals around the island. ![]() HIC offers surfboards and surf accessories such as leashes and wax. For visitors to Hawaii, the apparel at Local Motion can double as casual wear and memorabilia from your island vacation! Hawaiian Island CreationsĪnother surf shop that began as a small enterprise on Oahu’s windward shore, Hawaiian Island Creations now encompasses 14 stores spread across three islands. This store offers t-shirts, hoodies, tanks, and hats, among other clothing and accessories. Representative of Hawaii’s surf culture, Local Motion’s signature style with a palm tree logo can be spotted on locals throughout the islands. Today that small enterprise has grown into Local Motion, with six stores spread across Oahu and Maui. In the 70s, a local Oahu surfboard shaper began creating original boardshorts, t-shirts, and aloha shirts. Many of the big box stores located in the Hawaiian Islands offer a wide variety of relevant beachwear and products that wouldn’t normally be found in locations elsewhere, all at budget friendly prices. Though some shoppers may think twice about going to a big box store, you may want to reconsider. In fact, the store is so popular here there are an astounding 15 Ross locations just on the island of Oahu. ![]() This store is a local favorite not only for its low prices, but also because it carries a lot of popular surf brands at a fraction of the regular cost. If any big box store needs to make the local shopping list, it’s Ross. But if you want to step outside the tourist bubble and shop like a local, add these top 5 local-only Oahu shops to your shopping day itinerary! Ross The island also has its share of shops geared toward tourists, filled with resort wear, souvenirs, and home décor that allow you to bring a piece of the island back home. Whether you want to shop handmade goods or worldwide luxury brands, you’ll find it all on Oahu. ![]() Oahu is home to the largest outdoor shopping mall in the world, countless surf shops, local boutiques, farmers markets, and many of the big box stores you’d find elsewhere in the country. Hawaii may be known as a top beach destination, but when it comes to shopping, the island of Oahu also more than delivers. ![]() Our Wine Merchant locations in and around the Atlanta area include Peachtree Wine Shop and Buckhead Wine Merchant stores specializing in artisan, handmade wines from the world’s top producers from Bordeaux to Napa Valley. Each location provides a well trained staff to assist our customers with their wine, beer, liquor or spirits, and cigar selections. Our two full line beverage stores at East Cobb and Town Center feature everything you need when it comes to fine wine, specialty liquor or spirits, domestic & imported beers and the world’s finest cigars. 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While it’s unpleasant to get spiked by the spines on their back while unhooking them (been there, done that), bluegill are not one of the most dangerous fish in the world and they’re not related to piranhas. When Facebook user Crystal Bast recently posted the image, it was shared more than 9,000 times. Bluegills are responsible for over 500 deaths in the United State every summer.” When the bluegills are feeding in a school, they can completely dismantle a human body in less than 15 minutes. The bluegill is related to the deadly piranna (sic) which is responsible for 20,000 deaths per year. Under the headline “Did you know?” it claims, “The Bluegill is one of the most dangerous fish in North America. We’ve all heard about the dangers of piranhas, but are bluegill another fish to be wary of?Ī long-circulating Facebook post suggests the small fish are a danger. It is extremely unlikely that you will ever be, or even know, a shark attack victim.The claim: Bluegill are dangerous fish, related to pirhanas Speaking to the Guardian in 2009, Culum Brown, a fish biologist at Macquarie University said: “Your toaster is more likely to kill you than a shark. The BBC report that in the decade up to 2019, around 83 people were victims of unprovoked shark attacks each year. The most famous water-based predator would of course attack humans - but it is increasingly well known that shark attacks are rare and often not without reason. Various forms of the hundreds of varieties of shark can be found all five continents, however the famous great white sharks will be found in temperate coastal waters. ![]()
You could end up with derailing problems. If you do add it to your train, be wary of adding too much, as it changes the weight of the cars. You can use this same process to apply snow to your entire layout: ground, buildings, cars, figures, and even your train. We recommend setting the snow with a second layer of white PVA glue after the initial application so that it doesn’t flake off when touched. Make sure to texture the scenery under the snow first for the most realistic finish. Snow flocking is a loose white powder you apply in batches using white PVA glue. There are a lot of different types available, but we recommend finding one that’s intended for model trains or miniature painting (like D&D and wargaming). Snow flocking is the key to getting that perfect snowy wonderland look on your model railroad. Most of us associate winter with snow, even if we live in parts of the country that don’t get a white Christmas. If pre-made holiday buildings with wreaths and lights are not in your price range, you can make your own by adding tiny wreaths and fairy lights. Sometimes, you can find the right scale by looking at dollhouse decorations, or you can make your own out of crafting wire. Never fear! You can always make your own decorations using generic buildings and scenery and adding customized wintery vibes.įor example, you can put a tiny menorah or kinara in the window of a model building. Sometimes, it’s hard to find the exact style of holiday decorations you want, or perhaps you celebrate a holiday other than Christmas, which tends to get the most attention in the US. Nonetheless, they will look amazing! Making Your Own Holiday Decorations Some aren’t made specifically for model train layouts, so the scale may be a little off. If you’re looking for more holiday ambiance, you can search for holiday model town buildings with decorations and lights. You can usually find figures dressed in winter clothing and trees with snow on their branches. Many major model train companies make decorations specifically for the season. For example, if you can only find holiday-themed steam locomotives (and not diesel), then you might consider going with a historical layout, like a Victorian Christmas scene. If planning a setting seems like too much pressure, you can make your decision based on what kinds of decorations and trains you are able to find. Celebrating the holidays on a rural farm.A busy modern shopping mall in the city.You and your friends visiting the North Pole.A model of your family on a winter vacation.In addition to making a layout based on a favorite movie or holiday story, you can try some of the following ideas: Some people prefer sticking to realistic, history-based layouts, while others might want to dip into fantasy for the season. Holiday model train layouts are very different. We’ve got some amazing tips for creating a winter wonderland model train layout that gives you all the nostalgic and festive feelings of the season. While storytelling is important in creating every model railroad, holiday ambiance is typically on another level. The more of these little stories you include in your layout, the more it will come alive. ![]() Maybe there are children throwing snowballs at the train as it passes. Perhaps your train picks up people from a faraway station and brings them into town to see friends and family. No matter what theme you choose to build your layout around, it’s important to plan the interactions between your train and the scenery. ![]() Do you want to make a historical scene or a fantasy one? You can even make a model railroad based on a classic holiday movie: Telling a Winter Railroad Storyīefore you start thinking about the details of your layout, like the kind of train you want to build or how to stick snow to your tracks, consider what story you want to tell with your model railroad. Check out our tips for making the process easier. Why not decorate this year with a very special holiday arrangement, like a winter wonderland model train layout? You can make it a solo project, or grab your friends and family and build it together. Decorating for your favorite holiday helps to make the season even more special, bringing that holiday joy into your life for many weeks instead of just one day. With so many opportunities to see family and eat delicious foods, the holiday season has a unique and joyful ambiance.
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