And yet all I wanted to do was curl up there on the ground and wait it out. To my right, a homeless man in a similar posture of misery. Finally, I had to pause, and sat on a ledge. I was hunched over, taking baby steps through the station. ![]() But then, as I left the expo and descended into Penn Station to catch the subway home to Brooklyn, it got worse. I'd just eaten three of the world's hottest chiles, after all. Strange, I thought: Why did it take so long for this to begin? Slowly, it began to grow in intensity, but still I thought nothing of it. Sometime after 5:30, I began to notice a burning sensation just beneath my sternum. This feeling of elation last approximately one hour. Did you eat three Carolina Reapers yesterday? I didn't think so. ![]() ![]() I was one of the few, the proud, the foolhardy. (Also, one woman said: "You're from Bon Appétit? That's awesome!") When they announced the winner, who'd finished in just over 12 seconds, I didn't care that I'd come in eighth. Those who didn't enter the competition expressed wonder and admiration that I'd even tried. No: I FELT GREAT! I was bouncing around, full of energy, talking to anyone and everyone I could. After that, the pain and swelling began to subside, and the endorphin rush began to kick in. I could get through this-all I had to do was wait.Īnd really, all I had to do was wait five or six minutes for the heat to reach a peak. This was pain I could take, pain I could savor. And not just because I'm lactose-intolerant. (One guy actually sprinted to the bathroom to throw up: "I have a delicate stomach," he explained.) Not me. Other competitors employed other coolants: milk, soda, olive oil, yogurt drinks. Now my throat was really beginning to swell up-and painfully. Finally, when we'd downed all three, we had to wait 60 seconds onstage to make sure the pepper stayed down. After each one, we had to open our mouths to the judge to show we'd finished it. We'd begin with our hands on the table, and had to eat the chiles one at a time-everything but the stem. In front of a crowd of hundreds of fans amped up on hot sauce (and beer), a judge from the Guinness Book explained the rules: One by one, we'd approach a table, on which would be laid three Carolina Reapers, each weighing precisely 5 grams. I make my own Sichuan chile oil, collect dried peppers and unlabeled hot sauces from all over the world, and generally appreciate a heavy dose of spice in my life.Īnd so, on Sunday, March 30, shortly after 4 p.m., seven other hopefuls and I stood next to a stage, awaiting our moments of glory. When the organizer, Steve Seabury, asked if he should sign me up for the " Smoking Ed's Carolina Reaper Pepper Guinness Book of Records Eating Challenge"-in which contestants would vie to set the speed record for eating three Reapers-I really had no choice but to say yes. I'd previously helped judge the Expo's Screaming Mi Mi Awards, in which we blind-tasted many hot sauces to figure out which was the best. Why, you might ask, would anyone want to eat even one Carolina Reaper, which scored 1,569,300 on the Scoville heat-measuring scale? (A habanero, by contrast, rates between 100,000 and 350,000 Scoville units.) Well, I had a good excuse: I was at the Second Annual NYC Hot Sauce Expo, a gathering of 45 vendors from all over the country that drew thousands of attendees to sample hot sauces from companies with names like Defcon, Dragon's Blood Elixir, and PuckerButt (whose owner developed the Reaper). And it took me approximately 14 hours to recover from the aftermath. It took me 21.85 seconds to consume three Carolina Reapers, the world's hottest chiles.
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![]() But even when the agency was quiet, delegating media excitement to private companies like SpaceX, it still had this space appeal. One reason might be the recent news that NASA has a budget approved to send the first woman to the moon in 2024. Today, we got another big splash of an aspiration to dress like an astronaut. Though her letters actually stood for a night club, the space innuendo was definitely there. Kylie Jenner posing on Instagram in a NASA sweatshirt was a big hit. It started back in 2016 with celebrities wearing Alpha Industries NASA bombers and designers like Versace adding space-themed patches to their collection. ![]() Hoodies and jackets with the space agency logos (both of them, but on that later), backpacks and even sports shoes patched with blue chips or vintage lettering have been trending for several years now. Is it because of our childish dreams to become astronauts? Or for the love for space and science? Or is it just another marketing hype and people just wear what they see in a shop? Let’s take a look at what brings the popularity of NASA logos on apparel and where to buy them if you want to be on-trend. You can spot NASA hoodies and t-shirts everywhere: from casual teen streetwear in mass-market shops to fashion magazine pages. However, it seems like NASA logos are more widely used on clothes than Gucci or Chanel, including fakes. Many people are only vaguely familiar with its famous history of space exploration. NASA has closed the shuttle program and has not launched a piloted mission from American soil for almost a decade. National Aeronautics and Space Administration, aka NASA, was established back in 1958, but it’s now more trending than ever. The Mechromancer character class will be available following the launch of Borderlands 2 once development of the character is complete. The Vault Hunter’s Relic is an in-game item that boosts players’ gear-hunting fortune while playing solo or teaming up with friends. The Golden Key is used to unlock a rare in-game item in the mysterious Golden Loot Chest found in the town of Sanctuary. The Gearbox Gun Pack is a collection of unique guns to help players begin their journey on Pandora. Gamers who pre-order Borderlands 2 from participating retailers will gain access to the Borderlands 2 Premiere Club, allowing them to download the Gearbox Gun Pack, a Golden Key, the Vault Hunter’s Relic and an all-new fifth character class, the Mechromancer. All four add-on content campaigns are scheduled to be available by June 2013. ![]() Once purchased, the Borderlands 2 Season Pass enables gamers to download all of the announced add-on content campaigns for free as they become available on the PlayStation®Network, Xbox LIVE and PC. The Borderlands 2 Season Pass includes $39.96 of add-on content and will be available for $29.99 (PlayStation®Network) / 2400 Microsoft Points (Xbox LIVE) / $29.99 (PC). The Borderlands 2 Season Pass will be available for purchase when Borderlands 2 is available on September 18, 2012. The Borderlands 2 Season Pass will grant access to all four of these add-on content campaigns as they become commercially available. They will retail individually for $9.99 (PlayStation®Network) / 800 MS Points (Xbox LIVE® online entertainment network) / $9.99 (PC). These four add-on content campaigns will each feature several hours of gameplay and introduce new adventures, allies, enemies and environments. New York, NY – Aug– 2K Games and Gearbox Software announced today that Borderlands®2 will offer four brand new add-on content campaigns following the release of Borderlands 2 for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Windows PC. Season Pass to include four diverse, engrossing campaigns Borderlands 2 hits stores on September 18th.Īnd if I can get editorial for a moment, this season pass deal seems like, to borrow from comedian Bill Bailey, killing 14 ostriches with 9 stones.ĢK Games Announces Borderlands®2 Season Pass for Upcoming Add-On Content Note that these pre-order items are not part of the season pass.įor more details, follow the jump. ![]() That perk nets gamers access to the Gearbox Gun Pack, a Golden Key, the Vault Hunter's Relic, and the much-talked about fifth character class - the Mechromancer. In other DLC news, those that pre-order Borderlands 2 from participating retailers will become automatic members of the Borderlands 2 Premiere Club. Furthermore, 2K Games says all four will be available by June 2013. By themselves, each will cost $9.99/800 MSP but buy a season pass for $29.99/2400 MSP and you can get all for for free as soon as they come out. The content itself will consist of four separate campaigns that will offer several new hours of content including new characters and environments. How would you like to spend 30 dollars on 40 dollars of content before any of said content is even released? That exciting prospect has become a reality thanks to 2K Games's decision to offer a season pass for their upcoming, Gearbox developed, looter-and-shooter, Borderlands 2. ![]() Note: All Heroic and Legendary challenges can only be completed in PvP modes. During other events, like the Winter Contingency event, items on Event Pass are rewarded simply by completing the first daily challenge of the day, "Spoils of Sparta". Event challenges are typically differentiated from weekly challenges with orange banners on their icons. During events like the Fractures: Tenrai event, weekly challenges are replaced by event challenges, the completion of which rewards an item on the Event Pass. Weekly challenges are reset every week on Tuesday at 10:00 am PST. Players that complete the weekly Ultimate Challenge will receive a unique reward, such as an armor piece, a weapon coating, an armor coating, an emblem, or a nameplate. When a player has completed all Weekly Challenges in a week, a Weekly Ultimate Challenge (at the "Mythic" difficulty tier) becomes available for completion, which is the same for every player each week. Furthermore, XP rewards can be doubled using the Double XP Booster consumable. Upcoming weekly challenges can be accessed from the menu, and players can use the Challenge Swaps consumable to exchange an active weekly challenge for a new challenge from the same tier and same category of gameplay action. Upon the completion of an active challenge, another weekly challenge will take its place, until all 10 challenges have been completed. A fourth challenge slot is available to players that have purchased the Premium Battle Pass. By default, all players have three slots for active challenges to complete at any given time. ![]() Įvery week, each player is assigned a set of random 10 weekly challenges (4 Normal challenges, 3 Heroic challenges, and 3 Legendary challenges), selected from a pool of potential challenges. The seventh challenge, which can be completed multiple times, rewards 50 XP. The fourth, fifth, and sixth challenges reward 100 XP. The second and third challenges reward 200 XP. The XP reward decreases incrementally, starting from 300 XP being rewarded at the first challenge. Each day, there are four daily challenges that reward XP for completing multiplayer matches. Daily challenges are refreshed everyday at 10:00 am PST. 2.8 Interference and Alpha Pack ChallengesĬhallenges are available in three tiers of difficulties ("Normal", "Heroic", and "Legendary"), with corresponding levels of XP rewards. Placed at the bottom of slopes, water naturally drains through them. Because they have ornamental covers made of metal, stone, or some other material, deck drains are very popular with homeowners concerned with the overall look of their lawns. For channel drains, water typically goes through a grate before it enters the pipe system. Usually located between buildings or other structures like decks, channel drains are an effective way to drain water from nearly any area. These drains are essentially perforated drainpipes that run under grass, flowerbeds, or other types of landscaping to create a hidden system of drainage for the entire yard. These drainage systems can also be landscaped over to create a seamless and beautiful lawn. ![]() By digging slopes and ditches into the perimeter of yards, homeowners can create a simple and effective way for their yards to drain. One yard may drain in a completely different way from a neighboring yard.īecause there are so many varying needs for drainage, there are also many different ways to drain your yard. Because of this, we have to consider how water will drain for each individual project. Around Columbus, we don’t have the large hilly regions that help with drainage. Proper drainage and irrigation can be hard to accomplish especially in such a flat region like Central Ohio. ![]() After all, a yard without the right support won’t last very long. ![]() Aside from plants that look good and can thrive in your lawn, you must have a design that is as functional as it is beautiful. Having an attractive and healthy yard can be a very hard task to achieve and maintain. ![]() Quantum offers LTO-9, LTO-8, and LTO-7 tape drives in a half-height form factor, and every tape drive sold includes DataStor backup software with deduplication to provide a. Iperius Backup All Licenses Include: Full, Essential, Desktop, Advanced Database, Advanced Exchange, Advanced TAPE, Advanced Cloud and Advanced VM. Quantums LTO tape drives are an ideal solution for backing up small data sets to tape and are available in a variety of form factors such as tabletop and rack mounted.
Remember Canon pro 1000 is prosumer device, if you keep right pace and add some trickery it will reward you with good printing costs. All these steps may decrese you costs 2-4 times dependind on ink availability, prices and frequency of printing. Also try to turn off some of cleaning processes if you print alot (do not remember now what exactly it was called in driver). Simulate ink and paper, and protect saturated colors for absolute precision. Then you may want not to print many big prints at once, as less residue will build up on printing head as it is depends on temperature. The Canon Pixma Pro-200 Wireless Photo Inkjet Printer is the ideal choice to bring your photos and designs to life in vibrant color. DxOs unique DeepPRIME denoising and exceptional color science raise the. Also you can have less inks wasted by planning your printing ahead and printing some "unclog prints" for example when you are on vacation you can schedule that with qimage. Is it worth the hassle? Depending on your needs, but if you want to keep 95% of original quality (with custom profiles maybe even closer to genuine combination of inks/paper) for fraction of price then yes it is. ![]() Chroma optimizer is easy, just buy genuine 700ml and refill when needed, also don't use it on matte media (as it won't have bronzing 99% of time). If using third party ink and not branded paper straight out of factory (most of the common papers are made not by the brands that sell paper) then consider making corrections and new icc profiles for absolutely best results. ![]() It is possible to refill with third party professional ink, BUT reset chips are not longer supported, so be sure to turn off ink level sensors, and refill when needed evaluating ink level by weight. Unless Precision or another non-OEM ink maker comes up with proper replacements for all cartridges I will stick with with Canon's. Once the printer is as empty as it can be I will install the Canon inks. It has to do, I believe, with the fact that the printer uses internal tanks into which the ink is pushed from the cartridges and this reserve will also need to be emptied. I say that because even though the printer says that the inks are empty, and has said so for a long while, they are not. So over the last several weeks I've been doing my best to empty the printer by printing and printing and printing and printing. I did consider inks from Precision Color ( ) but they are quite frank in saying that they have not been able to reproduce the blue, yellow and red inks and the chroma optimiser.Īs tempting as it may feel to get a lot more ink for a lot less, for me (I hasten to add), it is not worth it in the long run. They are generally fine for non-critical results, but there is a bit of solarisation on the prints plus the colours are not as accurate as the Canon inks. ![]() I have recently bought Canon's own inks because I was very dissatisfied with the results with the inks from. ![]() The idea of the paddle boat is brilliant. Now that I've seen what has been done, my plan is to extend the handle to twice its length using a removable piece of conduit, to get leaves within 8-10 feet of the shore line. I'm going to get a couple of those rakes before I head out to the farm tomorrow. I'm staying in town tonight, and I'm right near a Lowes. Both ponds get one heck of a lot of leafs each season. My other smaller pond (about 0.3 acres) gathers a lot of leaves. While doing so I took out a lot of leaf muck, which is my ponds' other nemises. I was out with my backhoe today taking out my annual crop of purple loosetrife on my main pond (0.7 acres). I want to really thank BDCANETTI for posting what he has been doing with these rakes. Hopefully by hand but if it's too heavy we will use a 4-wheeler to tow.Īnyone here ever seen or heard of this idea? I will post pictures of the contraption and hopefully results this weekend. Then we will drop that in the middle by boat and pull it to shore. Creating one large 9 foot version of the common lake rake. The plan is to fasten all 3 rakes side by side by bolting them through the face to the heavy duty angle iron and use the shorther piece at the end of the handles to stop them from moving side to side, strengthen the assembly and hold the eye bolts. (1) 6 foot piece of heavy duty aluminum "angle iron" (1)9 foot piece of heavy duty aluminum "angle iron" I just returned from Home Depot where I bought Good idea only that it will take forever doing this with a 3 foot rake. One of my neighbors who I share the pond with suggested we tow it out with a paddle boat to the middle and drop it. The problem is my pond is approx 300 ft across in some areas so I cannot cast to the middle. I cast it, let it sink and since I have a muddy bottomed pond, the weeds come right out with ease. ![]() Just a 3 foot aluminum landscape rake attatched to a rope. ![]() When the bottom is cleared of silt and debris, refill the pond.I have been using the commonly seen "lake rake" with some success. Remove the silt and relocate it to another area where it can be mixed with soil so it does not recontaminate the pond. Scrape the bottom of the pond with the excavating blade. Do not drain the water into a sewer system or other waterway, such as a local stream.Īllow the pond bed to dry out so the machinery does not become stuck while cleaning out the silt. Direct the flow of water toward an area that can accept the water without flooding any roads, driveways or other features. At first, this will be after each pass eventually, you will need to empty the bucket every few passes as you collect most of the silt from the bottom.ĭrain the pond using the pump to expose the bottom surface of the pond. Empty the bucket after it is no more than half full. The barrel scrapes silt as it goes across the bottom, and the water escapes through the lid. Use the machine to drag the barrel back and forth across the pond. Secure the cable to a bobcat, or to the ball of a tow hitch on a truck. Drill a large number of holes in the lid of the barrel with a 3/8-inch to 5/8-inch bit. Do not just deposit it on the bank of the pond silt is light and is not true soil, so it will wash right back into the pond with any rainfall.Īttach a heavy-duty steel cable to a 55-gallon metal drum with a lid. Mix the dredged silt with compost or other soil to re-use the material. The silt will feel soft and mucky, as opposed to the true bottom of the pond, which will be thick mud that gives some resistance when the shovel contacts it. Take care not to dig too deeply unless you desire to increase the depth of the pond past the built-up silt layer. Scrape the silt off the bottom of the pond with a shovel and deposit it in the wheelbarrow. ![]() If you are someone who constantly seeks new thrills and experiences, and enjoys sharing your adventures with your followers on Instagram, then having a collection of great adventure captions for your photos is a must. Read More… Best Adventure Captions And Quotes For Instagram “Good times and tan lines – that’s what beach days are all about.” “Life’s a beach, and I’m just here for the waves.” So, get ready to soak up some sun and create unforgettable memories with the perfect photo and caption. Whether you’re looking for a funny, sentimental, or inspirational caption, we’ve got you covered. But a great photo also needs an equally great caption. Planning a beach day or vacation? Make sure to capture the perfect Instagram photo to document your experience. Read More, Best Beach Captions And Quotes For Instagram “Making unforgettable memories on my European journey.”.“Finding adventure around every corner in Europe!”.Alternatively, you can use a thoughtful quote or a meaningful message to convey your emotions and create a connection with your audience. For example, you can use a witty caption to highlight a funny moment or share interesting facts about the location you’re visiting. Whether you’re strolling through the beautiful streets of Paris, savoring delicious gelato in Rome, or admiring the vibrant architecture of Amsterdam, there are endless possibilities for capturing stunning photos to share with your followers.Ī great caption can add context, humor, or emotion to your post, making it more engaging and memorable. If you’re planning a trip to Europe and want to share your travel experiences on Instagram, choosing the right caption can have a significant impact on how your followers perceive your post. Top Europe Captions And Quotes For Instagram “The best memories are made on the road with friends.”.“Life is a highway, let’s take the scenic route with my favorite people.”.So the next time you hit the road, be sure to take some great pictures and use our captions to make your memories truly unforgettable! From quotes that capture the thrill of the open road to captions that evoke a sense of wanderlust, our list has something for everyone. To help you out, we’ve put together a list of some of the best captions and quotes for all your road trip photos. Whether you’re posting on Instagram or Facebook, using the right caption can make all the difference in conveying the essence of your road trip. If you’re someone who loves capturing memories on the road, you’ll know that the right caption can add an extra layer of meaning to your photos. Hitting the open road can make us feel free and alive, and there’s nothing quite like the thrill of exploring new places. Life is a journey full of adventures, and road trips provide an excellent opportunity to experience them. Road Trip Captions and Quotes for Instagram It’s like saying, ‘I would stay and love you, but I have to go this is my station.'” – Lisa St. “I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list.” – Susan Sontag ![]() “Travel far enough, you meet yourself.” – David Mitchell “Not all those who wander are lost.” – J.R.R. Here are some travel captions and quotes that you can use to make your Instagram posts more engaging and captivating: However, finding the perfect caption or quote to go with your travel photos can be challenging. ![]() Whether it’s a beautiful beach, a stunning mountain view, or a vibrant cityscape, travel photos are perfect for sharing on Instagram. Traveling is a beautiful experience that can be captured and shared with others through social media platforms like Instagram. Unique Travel Captions And Quotes For Instagram They can also be an excellent way to share your travel stories and inspire others t o explore the world. Remember that your travel captions should complement your visuals and provide more context to your photos and videos. A good travel caption should be concise, relevant, and reflective of your personality and style. Some popular travel caption styles include inspirational quotes, puns, humorous anecdotes, cultural insights, or personal reflections. ![]() It can also be a great way to express your feelings, share travel tips, or showcase your personality. A travel caption is a short description or message that accompanies your travel photo or video, providing more context, humor, or inspiration to your followers.Ī well-written travel caption can enhance the impact of your travel posts and help you engage with your audience better. Travel captions are a crucial element when it comes to sharing your travel experiences on social media platforms like Instagram. Of all its rivals, One offers the largest range of storage plans and puts iCloud to shame. Dropbox fails to impress with their free plan at only 2GB of free storage compared to Google One’s massive 15GB. As you can see from our table below, they all offer slightly different paid plans. The first names that come to mind are Dropbox, OneDrive and iCloud. There is a change in the mid-range options though, with the 1TB tier gone and the 2TB tier taking its price point of £7.99 per month. Several of the plans carry over from Google Drive, such as the 100GB of storage for £1.59 per month, and the most expensive option, 30TB for £239.99 per month. With Google One comes tweaks to the various other payment plans. Google have said to “keep an eye out for Google Store and Google Express benefits and more” too. These perks include the live chat technical support already mentioned, plus Google Play credits and hotel deals. Google is also adding some bonuses for those who sign up as paid members. Each person will have their own private storage, though they will all count towards the total storage allotment. Google One subscribers will also be able to share their storage allotment with up to five family members or friends as part of a new family plan. ![]() The main change is one-tap access to customer service representatives – this is only available for customers subscribing to the paid tiers, mind. ![]() There are a few differences to Google Drive, including the pricing tiers, but we’ll get to those in the next section. Google One features: What do you get with Google One?Īs with Google Drive, you get the first 15GB of storage free of charge, so if you’re a non-paying user then not much will change apart from the name of the service you’re using. |
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