12/20/2023 0 Comments Two basic types of shapes in art![]() ![]() Sometimes called blind contour if the artists in not looking at their paper, only at their subject.Ĭontrast: Use of opposites near or beside one another (light and dark, rough and smooth).Ĭool colors: mostly green, blue, violet (purple).ĭominance: The difference in importance of one aspect in relation to all other aspects of design. ![]() Content refers to the intellectual, psychological, spiritual, narrative or aesthetic aspect of the work.Ĭontour drawing: An outline that shows only the edge and not the volume or mass of an object. Color has three properties: hue, value, and intensity.Ĭomposition: The arrangement of forms in a work of art.Ĭ ontent: A work of art is usually discussed in terms of its subject matter, form and content. The sensation of color is aroused in the brain by response of the eyes to different wavelengths of light. (For example: imagine a beach ball by the side of a stick and two baseballs on the other side balancing out the picture.)īalance: A principle of art and design concerned with the arrangement of one or more elements in a work of art so that they appear symmetrical (identical compositional units on either side of an axis) or asymmetrical (not identical) in design and proportion.Ĭolor: Element of art derived from reflected light. Asymmetrical: A balance achieved through the use of unequal parts or elements. ![]()
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12/20/2023 0 Comments Ocrevus copay![]() ![]() ![]() In one trial in people with early primary progressive MS, people taking Ocrevus were 24% less likely to have an increase in their disability than those taking a placebo, which equates to delaying the need for a wheelchair by approximately seven years. Research has shown that Ocrevus is effective at reducing the number of relapses per year in people with MS, increasing the percentage of people who remain relapse-free, and reducing the rate of disability progression.When Ocrevus binds to this protein, it causes B-cells to self-destruct or disintegrate. Ocrevus is not chemotherapy, it is a targeted treatment that works by binding to a protein called CD20 that is present on the surface of B-lymphocytes, which are a type of white blood cell.Ocrevus may also be used to treat primary progressive MS in adults.Ocrevus may be used to treat relapsing forms of MS which include clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting disease, and active secondary progressive disease, in adults.It may also be called a targeted treatment, a biologic, or a monoclonal antibody. Ocrevus belongs to the class of medicines called CD20 monoclonal antibodies.B lymphocytes are a type of white blood cell that are thought to contribute to the development of MS in several different ways, including secreting antibodies during an MS attack that causes inflammation which results in damage to the myelin coating around nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. The way Ocrevus works in MS is by targeting a specific protein, called CD20, that exists on the surface of immature and mature B-lymphocytes.Ocrevus is a brand (trade) name for ocrelizumab which may be used to treat multiple sclerosis (MS).Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm. ![]() 12/20/2023 0 Comments Whispering solo piano radio![]() ![]() He then sought out other like-minded pianists on independent artist oriented sites like CD Baby. In the beginning, he invited a few of his pianist friends to join him on the broadcast. Nevue launched Whisperings: Solo Piano Radio on August 1st, 2003 as a vehicle for promoting his own particular flavor of piano music. Please subscribe, as the Premium subscription lets you save favorites and repeat tracks you have heard.What do you do if you're an independent musician who wants to promote your music to radio - but terrestrial radio stations playing your style of music are almost non-existent? If you're solo pianist and composer David Nevue, you start your own radio station. David Nevue, Peter Vantine, Beegie Adair, Joe Bongiorno, Joseph Akins, Joey Curtin, Robin Spielberg, Louis Landon, Lee Bartley, Jim Chappell, David Hicken, Karen Marie Garrett, Chad Lawson, Roth Herringler, Wayne Gratz, George Skaroulis. So many great artists are on this channel to enjoy! Some among my many favorites. Many of the artists I have come to know and love on this channel now have a place in my music library with many CDs and MP3 downloads I have purchased as a result of hearing them only on this channel. It is encouraging to listen to, contemplative in nature at times, and just a big refreshment for the heart, mind & soul. ![]() I can only say it has been a very very beautiful ride. I have been a subscriber to the Whisperings Solo Piano Radio channel for several years now. This app has worked very nicely! Love it!! A “10”. Stops music when you receive a call and then restarts when the call is complete.ĭownload the Whisperings app for music that will quiet your busy, noisy world. Settings to control stream quality and buffering. A "wish list" that lets you save info about the songs you love in case you want to purchase later. Responds to many popular docking station remote controls as well as controls on headphones. Music restarts if network connectivity is lost and regained. "Auto-restart" feature for on-the-go listening. Redirect music to any device that supports Apple's Airplay or Bluetooth. Play music in background while running other apps. One-click login for PureStream subscribers (requires a separate paid subscription). Visit iTunes to purchase and download the current song or wish list songs while you continue listening. Customizable player for PureStream members (requires a paid subscription to access) that allows you to tune in ad-free, skip songs, and mark favorite songs and artist you want to hear more often. Configurable sleep timer that will gradually fade the music volume and then stop the stream. Interface that displays the album art, song and artist info. Incredible, fast, one-on-one customer support for the app. iWatch app included allowing listeners to control the app from their Apple Watch. It's wonderful listening as background music for school or office, stress relief, yoga, prayer, massage, dinner music or even a late-night romance! It's piano music 24/7, with an emphasis on music that is melodic, peaceful and relaxing. ![]() Whisperings is a solo piano music broadcast featuring over 375 talented pianists from around the world. (Note that paid subscriptions are sold separately and are *not* included with the app purchase). Now you can access "Whisperings: Solo Piano Radio" from any WiFi or cell phone network with your iPhone & iPad or from any WiFi network with your iPod Touch! The app gives you access to the Whisperings free stream (included) or, if you have an active paid subscription to Whisperings PureStream, log in to your commercial-free "PureStream" account direct from the app. ![]() 12/20/2023 0 Comments Thoughts sleepless nights quotes![]() ![]() It’s a long way back to sunset, a far way on to dawn, so you summon all the fool things of your life, the stupid lovely things done with people known so very well who are now so very dead – And wasn’t it true, had he read somewhere, more people in hospitals die at 3 A.M. The moon rolls by to look at you down there, with its idiot face. God, if you had strength to rouse up, you’d slaughter your half-dreams with buckshot! But no, you lie pinned to a deep well-bottom that’s burned dry. Sleep is a patch of death, but three in the morn, full wide-eyed staring, is living death! You dream with your eyes open. You’re the nearest to dead you’ll ever be save dying. But three, now, Christ, three A.M.! Doctors say the body’s at low tide then. ![]() Five or six in the morning, there’s hope, for dawn’s just under the horizon. “Oh God, midnight’s not bad, you wake and go back to sleep, one or two’s not bad, you toss but sleep again. ![]() 12/19/2023 0 Comments Medicus ruth downie![]() ![]() All characters are fully fleshed, believable, with their own motivations. The rest of the cast are also fully realised people, and one cannot but relate to them. The POV of view alternates between Ruso and his (British) wife Tilla, and Downie does an excellent job in describing how these two very different people view the world. Well-researched details about Roman life in Roman Britain under Hadrian (who makes a cameo appearance), murders and other nefarious deeds, a plot and sub-plots that twist and build up - all for a great read overall. As usual, Ruso gets dragged (reluctantly!) into looking at some unsavoury aspects of life and death. We are treated to a view of life in the various outposts and training of recruits for the Roman legions. Semper Fidelis is yet again a beautiful offering from the pen of Ruth Downie and deserves to be read and enjoyed by all.īack with the Legio XX, Ruso is doing inspection rounds. You might think he could count on an old comrade to look after him. Ruso knows Hadrian of old, since long before he came to power. Ruso and Tilla finds their selves delving into the incidents that have taken place and uncovering unpleasant truths within the army and landing their selves in deep trouble, which is only compounded all the more when the emperor Hadrian, his wife Sabina, and a unit of Praetorians arrive rather unexpectedly. And a series of accidents and incidents that are believed to be a result of the curse on the unit point- to a clever investigator, anyway - to brutal and unacceptable behaviour on the part of the training officers. For in York (Eboracum), the largely empty fortress has played host to native British legionary trainees, martinet centurions, beleaguered medics and desperate camp-followers. Ruso is back with the army now after his brief foray into the world of fiscal investigation, and the army is the focus of this book. In Semper Fidelis ('Always Faithful', the motto of the US Marine Corps) we are brought to York as Ruso joins a small unit of the 20th legion who are there training recruits as they await the arrival of the 6th legion, who will be based there shortly. Together they should be able to tackle any problem and yet more often than not they cause each other problems and worsen the situation exponentially. Tilla is practical and sensible and yet prone to headstrong decisions that show little forethought. He is skilled and clever and full of innovation, and yet regularly makes rather critical mistakes and finds himself in a mess. And yet also truly human tales, shot through with a sense of humour that never fails to make me smile and occasionally with deeper pathos. The Ruso mysteries are at the very top level of their genre - atmospheric, elegantly-plotted, immersively historical and delivered with rich prose. If you don't know how much I love Ruth's books by now then you're clearly new to the blog. It's like a pit-stop tour of some of my favourite places guided by two of my favourite characters and penned by one of my favourite writers. I've followed Ruso and his slave/housekeeper/girlfriend/wife from Chester to Northumberland, to the south of France, then London, and now to York. Persona Non Grata was Ruso and the Root of All Evils,Ĭaveat Emptor was Ruso and the River of Darkness -īut SEMPER FIDELIS, TABULA RASA, VITA BREVIS, MEMENTO MORI and PRIMA FACIE only have one title each - hooray!īook 5 in my tour of the life of Ruso and Tilla. Terra Incognita was Ruso and the Demented Doctor, Medicus was Ruso and the Disappearing Dancing Girls, Since she is unable to wind back time, British readers may find it useful to know that: ![]() Ruth is still wondering how this ever seemed like a good idea. *The first four books have all had two titles. Downie, but she isn't the person with the same name who writes medical textbooks, and recommends that readers should never, ever take health advice from a two thousand year old man who prescribes mouse droppings. A combination of nosiness and a childish fascination with mud means she is never happier than when wielding an archaeological trowel. Ruth is the author of nine mysteries* featuring Roman Army medic Gaius Petreius Ruso and his British partner Tilla. ![]() 12/19/2023 0 Comments Party planner decorations![]() To see the end-result of our unique themed parties please visit our Galleries section for all our latest party setups and individual party decor items. We also setup and style your entire event and also offer party entertainment packages. We have an extensive range of party hiring equipment such as umbrellas, picnic benches, trestle tables, chairs, gazebos, tents and more. Themed party decor and accessories are only a very small part of our business offering. 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Your One Stop Party Supplies, Event Coordination and Party Hire Company One-of-a-Kind, Never-to-Forget Events from Kiddies Theme Parties ![]() 12/19/2023 0 Comments Nootka traders![]() Various articles from the Nootka Sound (below), as sketched by John Webber. At the same time, Indians with furs to trade needed the non-native traders, who monopolized a new supply of exchange goods that was coveted for its ability to enrich native society. In other words, Indians monopolized the supply of fur by hunting the pelts themselves (something non-Indians never really learned) or by acquiring them by purchase or by theft from other Indians. European and American traders who sailed from afar needed Indians because Indians were the only ones who could provide the desired pelts. Although there would be numerous conflicts between the two peoples, and although each party to the trade toiled to coerce (including through violence) or manipulate others in a variety of ways, the maritime fur trade on the Northwest Coast was a realm in which Indians and non-Indians needed one another. That Indians and non-Indians structured their initial relations with one another around trade was critical. Nonetheless, the onset of the maritime fur trade accelerated the pace of change by heightening the amount of interaction between different peoples. natives unaffected by European colonization. It would be wrong, then, to imagine Cook or Vancouver or Lewis and Clark encountering "pristine" Indians, i.e. By the time Lewis and Clark traveled the Columbia Plateau in 1805, for example, native societies there had been reorganizing themselves since about 1730 to incorporate horses as a means of transportation and a measure of wealth, and they had also experienced two smallpox epidemics (capable of killing 10-30% of natives) and were to some extent recovering from them. Before Europeans arrived on the Northwest Coast in 1774, the diseases and livestock they had imported elsewhere to North America had already reached local Indian groups (traveling between native peoples rather than directly from Europeans to natives). Even tribes in the Pacific Northwest, quite isolated from sites of European colonization elsewhere, were affected by that colonization. Once Europeans began colonizing North America after 1492, native societies were affected by a more accelerated pace of change. Before Europeans migrated to North America, native societies underwent modification as their cultures evolved, as climates changed, and as contact with one another introduced new cultural elements. ![]() ![]() Carlos Schwantes's depiction of the "first" Pacific Northwesterners (28-38) is valuable for understanding the three different, broad cultural groupings of natives in the region, but one should not take away from that description the sense that native societies were static or unchanging until white explorers arrived. ![]() It is important to keep in mind that direct contact with non-natives was not the only source of change among Indian peoples. (University of Washington Special Collections) From Alejandro Malaspina, Vaije Politico-Clientifico Albredor del Mundo. ![]() Neah Bay is now the site of the Makah reservation. Tatoosh and Wife, Neah Bay, 1792 (right).These engravings after early drawings show some of the bold patterning of Northwest Coast native art. But the most important aspect of the maritime fur trade was that it brought natives and non-natives into immediate and close contact, with profound ramifications for both peoples and for regional history. Moreover, early maritime fur traders behaved as explorers because, in seeking more furs (or, more correctly, Indians willing to sell furs more cheaply), they scouted a great deal of the coastline in the region, filling in the many gaps that "real" explorers like Cook and Vancouver had left in their maps. It is unlikely, for example, that British interest in the region would have been so keen had not Cook's crew discovered the profitability of sea otter pelts in Chinese markets. For one thing, the opportunity to make money attracted non-Indian peoples to the region much more quickly than they otherwise might have come, so that dozens of ships sailed to the Northwest Coast within two decades of the first explorers' arrival. The maritime fur trade, although often overlooked in textbooks, was a crucial phase in the early history of the Pacific Northwest. (University of Washington Special Collections.) A Native cedar plank home on Nootka Sound, 1770s.įrom James Cook, A Voyage of Discovery to the North Pacific Ocean. ![]() 12/19/2023 0 Comments Pikmin 3 hacks![]() ![]() Then click the "Get Started" button and get your device connected.
![]() ![]() The last team to score 70 or more in a first half of a playoff game versus the Lakers was Phoenix with 71 in Game 4 of the 2000 second round. The 70 first-half points were the most Golden State in the playoffs since scoring 72 in a Game 6 first-round win over the Clippers in 2019. The Warriors rallied from 3-1 down in the 2016 Western Conference finals against Oklahoma City.Ĭurry beat the halftime buzzer with a 3-pointer over Lonnie Walker IV as the Warriors took a 70-59 lead. Golden State is trying rally from a 3-1 series deficit for only the second time in franchise history and will try to win one more to bring Game 7 back to Chase Center on Sunday. Now, it's back to LA where the Lakers 5-0 at home this postseason, having won eight consecutive games on their own floor since losing to the Bulls on March 26. “Our defensive mindfulness was there,” Curry said. Green contributed 20 points and 10 rebounds as Golden State played tough defense that led to better chances on the offensive end - just as coach Steve Kerr has challenged his team to to. That’s the status of it right now.”Īustin Reaves made a 3-pointer with 5:25 to play that cut the Warriors' lead to single digits at 104-95 only for Curry to answer with five straight points, then he hit another big shot after Russell connected from deep. “Obviously, everyone saw he took a shot to the head, but we just checked in on him, he seems to be doing really good already,” Ham said. TNT reported Davis required a wheelchair to go to the locker room. His status for Game 6 on Friday night back in Los Angeles is unclear but coach Darivn Ham was encouraged afterward without providing details on what evaluation - such as concussion testing - the big man went through once in the locker room. Davis added 23 points and nine rebounds but went to the locker room late after getting hit in the head by Kevon Looney as they fought for position in the paint on D'Angelo Russell's layup with 7:43 remaining.ĭavis grabbed at his head grimacing before going to the locker room. James had 25 points and nine rebounds for Los Angeles. People forget about the things that you've done in the past.” “You go out there, you don't win people are ready to crush you. “We're champions, so there's pressure every time you step on the floor,” Green said. ET, ESPN), New York is riding a franchise-record six-game playoff win streak at Madison Square Garden.The Warriors have rallied before with this core group on the big postseason stage, becoming the first defending champion to come back from 2-0 down to beat Sacramento in the first round. Now, the Rangers (+150) will continue their run for a first Stanley Cup since 1994 with home-ice advantage against the Lightning (-175).Īhead of Game 1 (Wednesday, 8 p.m. Kreider’s heroics helped the Rangers win multiple series despite multi-game deficits - the fourth team to do so in a single postseason. The Rangers have won five elimination games this postseason, the eighth team in history to win as much in a single playoffs.He has 60 combined goals (52 in the regular season), two shy of the Rangers record (Adam Graves, ’93-94).Kreider’s 15 career goals in elimination games are T2 in league history, one behind Mark Messier. ![]() He’s 7-1 in Game 7s, the second-most wins in NHL history (six others have eight).The 31-year-old Kreider is the only member of that 2015 team on this roster - and the seven-year, $45 million extension signed in 2020 ( $6.5M cap hit) will ensure he’s there to deliver decisive goals at least through the ’26-27 season. On Monday, Chris Kreider scored twice in the Rangers’ 6-2 victory over the Hurricanes, which puts them in their first conference finals since 2015 - to face the team that knocked them out, the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Lightning. The Rangers went the distance to reach their first Eastern Conference Finals since 2015 - thanks to their resident Mr. ![]() 12/19/2023 0 Comments Waxing a skimboard![]() ![]() If the damage is too severe, we recommend that you go to a professional from a local shop.
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