![]() The stone hasn’t taken off in the fine jewelry world, but it’s well known by collectors and those who try to invest in gemstones. Taaffeite occurs in many colors, but the highest-priced specimens are lavender and deep purple. Taaffeite is the only stone known to have been initially identified as a cut gemstone, having been identified by a man named Richard Taafe who found that it had some discrepancies with the spinel material it was sold as. AlexandriteĪll stones have origin stories, and the story of Taaffeite is a great one. ![]() While a bit on the red side of things, once held up to the light it’s hard to figure out why they aren’t held in the same esteem as other purple gemstones. They’re widely available in both crystal and cut form for those who are interested in them. Rhodolite garnets aren’t cheap but they’re not prohibitively expensive either. Rhodolite’s purple is an anomaly in a gemstone that already shows a wide variety of colors. Garnet, after all, is mainly considered a red stone with the possible inclusions of green tsavorite and demantoid garnets known. They’re often overlooked as a choice in jewelry by most people. Rhodolite garnets are a hybrid variety, consisting of almandine and pyrope garnet crystals packed into the same formation. These deep purple-red gemstones have a way of capturing the eye and their slight shift from burgundy to deep purple depending on the light is entrancing. Of the various orange, red, and purple-ish varieties of this precious stone my personal favorite are rhodolite garnets. Garnets are an obsession for some, myself included.
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![]() The next hurdle would be the federal approval process for national monuments and memorials. The first issue was the site itself it was in grave disrepair and acquiring it would require legal assistance to ensure the completion of the future Arch. Getting the process started was a multidecade battle for those who were passionate about the project. (Records of the National Park Service, RG 79) Roosevelt's programs to pull the nation out of the Depression, was approved in December 1941. The use of employees of the Works Progress Administration, one of President Franklin D. Louisans, known as the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial Association (JNEMA) and led by Luther Ely Smith, an attorney who had adopted St. Yet in reality, the project began in 1933 with a group of civic-minded St. Roosevelt gave the Department of the Interior power to take land by eminent domain. The formal beginnings of establishing the Arch, its grounds, and museum date to 1935, when President Franklin D. The shifting of priorities during World War II also contributed to the long timeline. Those years were taken up with selecting a site, cleaning up the riverfront, removing buildings and utility lines, securing local approvals, adjudicating lawsuits, raising funds from government and private sources, and winning presidential and congressional approval. Yet as natural as it seems, it still took more than three decades from the time it was first proposed until its public opening in June of 1967. Today, more than a million visitors ride to the top of the Arch each year since its opening in 1967, more than 25 million visitors have taken the tram up to the 630-foot-high top.Ī monument to the nation’s history of expansion and exploration, and its link to where two of the nation’s largest rivers merge, would seem natural. Its location was the jumping-off point at the opening of the 19th century for exploration of the nation’s newly acquired Louisiana Purchase and further westward expansion of the North American continent-what would come to be known as the country’s “manifest destiny” to occupy all the land between the oceans. Louis, Missouri, and the official centerpiece of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, “Gateway to the West,” administered by the National Park Service. This is the world’s tallest arch, the widely recognized symbol-“The Arch”-of St. It rises gracefully toward the sky, then elegantly curves back toward Earth as the combined waters of the Mississippi and Missouri rivers swiftly flow by at its base-a symbol of the accomplishments and dreams that drive the American experience. A nighttime view of the Gateway Arch looking across the Mississippi River of the St. Pilgrims can then visit Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh to seek the blessings of Lord Venkateswara and Srisailam for the darshan of the Mallikarjuna jyotirlinga.įollowing which, Lord Jagannatha awaits his devotees at Puri in Odisha - this holy city also houses the Govardhan Math - one of the four cardinal maths established by Adi Shankara. ![]() (After receiving darshan there, pilgrims can, one day hopefully, travel to the Adi Shankararacharya’s Sharada Peeth that is currently in Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir).Īlternatively, after starting from Kanyakumari, one can traverse through Tamil Nadu, visit the Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Temple at Tiruchendur, the jyotirlinga at the Ramanathaswamy temple in Rameswaram, the Meenakshi temple at Madurai and the Kamakshi temple in Kanchipuram. Finally, one arrives at the land of Kedarnath - this blessed bhoomi is home to both a jyotirlinga as well as the samadhi sthal of the great saint. ![]() The journey then continues in Haridwar, the peetha in Joshimath and the Char Dhams in the state of Uttarakhand. From here, one can proceed to the holy cities of Prayagraj and Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh. Next stops are the Jyotirlingas at Triyambak and Mahabaleshwar in Maharashtra and Omkareshwar in Madhya Pradesh. Nearby, lies Shankarnarayana, Mookambika and Gokarana (here the Mahabaleshwar temple is built on the site where Ravana laid down the Atmalinga). Then to Sringeri, where the Adi Shankaracharya established one of his four cardinal peethams - The Dakshinamnaya Sri Sharada Peetham, and the renowned Sri Sharadamba (a goddess often associated with Saraswati) temple. From there, one can proceed to Karnataka’s Subramanya to seek the blessings of Lord Kartikeya at the Kukke Shri Subramanya temple. The famous crocodile shrine where the revered saint obtained permission to pursue sanyasa is another sacred site visit. Starting from the southernmost tip of India - Kanyakumari - where lies the Sarvani Shakti Peetha’s Bhagavathi Kumari Amman Temple, one can proceed to Kalady to visit the temple whose complex encompasses Adi Shankaracharya’s birthplace as well as the spot of his mother’s cremation (which he performed in defiance of his vows of sainthood). The Adi Shankara traversed the entire length and breadth of India in this regard, we, as pilgrims of the 21st century, can retrace this trail of his - from Kalady (Adi Shankaracharya's place of birth in Kerala) to Kedarnath (his samadhi sthal in Uttarakhand) by visiting some of the prominent religious places of worship he travelled through (in some instances established), regardless of where we begin within the boundaries of Bharat. So vast have been the travels of this great saint that from every corner of the subcontinent can one journey in his footsteps. Adi Shankara, apart from setting up four renowned maths across India (Dwarka, Puri, Sringeri and Joshimath) is also said to have renovated the route to the Himalayan Char Dhams (Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri). The holy places he visited still remain central sites of pilgrimage in Hinduism. The echoes of the hymns and shlokas he composed in their honour still resonate right from Kalady to Kedarnath. He organised the worship of the deities Surya, Shiva, Vishnu, Devi and Ganesh. His position within the philosophy of Advaita Vedanta is unparalleled. “Invoke Shankara in every nook and cranny, every element of Hindustan - it’s the time to go out” he said.Īdi Shankaracharya through debate, discourse and over the course of his life revived Hinduism and heralded a new era for its expression. ![]() ![]() During his 52 minute speech, PM Modi advocated for a countrywide pilgrimage and urged Indians to follow the trail of the great saint and visit sacred places of worship throughout the country. On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the statue of the revered eighth century philosopher Adi Shankaracharya at Kedarnath. ![]() Cyber Operations Specialists ensure the freedom of maneuver within the cyberspace domain and denies the same to adversaries. Scope: Cyber Operations Specialists execute offensive and defensive cyberspace operations in support of the full range of military operations by enabling actions and generating effects across all domains. In order to fulfill its mission, the Cyber CMF: (a) ensures freedom of maneuver within the cyberspace domain and denies the same to adversaries (b) enables Offensive Cyberspace Operations (OCO) intended to project power in and through cyberspace by targeting enemy and hostile adversary activities and capabilities (c) enables Defensive Cyberspace Operations (DCO) in order to protect data, networks, net-centric capabilities, and other designated systems by detecting, identifying, and responding to attacks against friendly networks (d) conducts integrated and synchronized OCO and DCO with other lethal and nonlethal actions to enable commanders to mass effects and gain advantages in cyberspace and across other domains which directly or indirectly support objectives on land by employing devices, computer programs, or techniques, including combinations of software, firmware, or hardware designed to create an effect in or through cyberspace. ![]() The Cyber career management field (CMF) is designed to provide offensive and defensive cyberspace operations in support of the full range of military operations by enabling actions and generating effects across all domains. ![]() Provides Active Army (AA), National Guard and Army Reserve enlisted personnel from grades E1-E7 initial Army Cyberspace operations training for MOS 17C. 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I can't recommend her enough for the rejuvenation of skin, but also the relaxing undertone you take away from the experience. The experience not only rejuvenated my skin, but put my mind at ease about many things weighing heavily in my life. The time flew by rather fast and I can't accurately put in words everything that went comprised my session due to a high level of stress I have been under. She is able to skillfully navigate what would be best suited for your skincare needs. You are able to select a multitude of components to add to your booking, so I didn't really know where to begin. ![]() She is highly skilled professional and I can only imagine the level of education she has received because of what I experienced, which she puts into a session. There were so many components in my 90 minute session that I had no idea would be involved with what I booked. Calling her work simply a "facial" doesn't fully encapsulate what she actually does. Merritt goes above and beyond in her craft. My expectations of what it would be was just basic skincare. I've never had a facial before in my 42 years on this Earth. If you are looking for a nice relaxing evening without the hassle of spending a whole day is a spa, this is a perfect relaxation spot, especially after a day of shopping at the Domain. They only fit two women at a time comfortably. The only minus is that the ladies changing room and vanity areas are tiny. The facilities include a steam room, full shower, and private lockers with robes and slippers. The massage therapist very courteous, with performance above average and good knowledge of anatomy. I came in for a sports massage before an athletic tournament and left very relaxed after sitting in the large steam room following my treatment. The treatments vary from facials to massage and body treatments and include aromatherapy, hot stones and hydrotherapy bath. The water and drinks are complimentary, but there are no snacks. It has a spacious relaxation room with six lounge chairs and four regular chairs. Spa Reveil at the Domain is a modern day spa, located in the upscale shopping area. I'm happy to state that I'm looking forward to future appointments at Spa Sway instead of dreading them like I did at other places! which is the best of both worlds!Īfter finally having a great massage experience in a convenient location and at an affordable price (obviously not the cheapest option but I've also paid way more at other places), I signed up for the "Sway Club" membership which includes a 50 minute session monthly. Travis used plenty of pressure but somehow it didn't hurt and I wasn't sore. I like a LOT of pressure and deep tissue work when I get massages which is usually painful and leaves me feeling sore after. I was able to tell him about my massage history, trouble areas, and he communicated very clearly with me the entire time. I booked an 80 minute sports massage with Travis who was fantastic. ![]() Felt extremely comfortable the entire time Great communication with the massage therapist about my needs Beautiful waiting area with calming music playing and low lighting to make you feel relaxed Offered drinks and/or snacks while you wait (who doesn't love snacks?!) Receptionists at the front desk were all very pleasant and welcoming Convenient location in the Domain right by a parking garage Responsive If/when you do need to call to speak to someone Super easy and convenient to book an appointment online I decided to give Spa Sway a chance and ended up signing up for a membership before leaving because I had such a pleasant experience! I had gone to a few different places in and around Austin for a sports massage but didn't love any of them. I compete in powerlifting so my body gets pretty beat up and periodic massages helps alleviate some of the pain and inflammation that builds up from training. This review is coming from someone who DREADS getting massages because I just kind them awkward and I struggle to relax (totally a "me" problem). ![]() This way, you don’t have to worry about the amount of data you’re using throughout the month. If you’re working on the road or need internet access for homeschooling, then you should be prepared to use at least 100GBs of data per month, which is why an unlimited data plan is likely the best option. “We blew through 15GBs of our mobile hotspot in 3 days,” a new RVer lamented in our Facebook group. Most people are surprised at how quickly you use data when you’re streaming something. Altogether, this adds up to about 125 gigabytes of data usage every month. These days, I need to check my email, work on my business, upload files, stream podcasts, record video interviews, and unwind with my favorite TV shows. However, if you plan on streaming movies or music, you’ll need some more gear-and data-for a reliable internet connection. The simple Verizon jetpack allowed us to stay connected when we needed it and we had enough signal most days to publish blog posts and send photos to family back home. If we needed a more reliable connection, we drove to a Starbucks or McDonald’s parking lot. For us, it wasn’t a huge deal if we were disconnected since we weren’t working full-time. Depending on where you want to camp and your cell phone provider, you can probably get by with using campground WiFi or using your phone as a mobile hotspot.ĭuring my family’s first year on the road, we were able to get by with a minimal internet setup, using a Verizon hotspot with limited data. If you use the internet only occasionally, like checking email or online shopping, then you probably only need a minimal internet setup. Will you just be using your email and checking in with friends via Facebook? Will you be working from your RV? Do you have obligatory video conferences? Do your kids enjoy playing video games? Are video calls with family and friends from home a must? Deciding how you’re going to use the internet while on the road is one of the most important considerations before you purchase anything. ![]() The first step in determining the best RV WiFi solution for you is to think about the level of connectivity you will need. Photo: Alyssa Padgett How Will You Use the Internet? This guide will explain how these options work, what those confusing internet terms mean, the gear you need to maximize your connection, and which WiFi setup is right for you and your RV. The two primary options are using cellular data from a provider, like AT&T, or a signal pulled from a local WiFi network. There are a few different ways you can stay connected during your travels. ![]() Internet solutions for an RV are a little more complicated than for a stationary home and need careful consideration. The biggest difference is where the original signal comes from. You have a phone, tablet, computer, or any other WiFi-enabled device, you connect it to the WiFi, and then browse or stream like you would at home. In this article:įirst things first: What is RV WiFi? As far as the internet goes, WiFi in your RV works just like WiFi anywhere else. If you’re working remotely or roadschooling the kids, you can power through Zoom calls or stream videos while camping just about anywhere. With the right setup and gear, you can have internet access almost anywhere, whether boondocking or relaxing poolside at an RV resort. The file PktMon1.etl can be converted to text:ġ4:08:19.937939100 MAC Dest 0x000C2986BE53, MAC Src 0x247703FD6DE8, EtherType IPv4, VlanId 0, IP Dest 192.168.25.181, IP Src 192.168.25.165, Protocol UDP, Port Dest 62594, Port Src 3389, TCPFlags 0, PktGroupId 1125899906842838, PktCount 1, Appearance 1, Direction Tx, Type Ethernet, Component 95, Edge 1, Filter 0įinally, reset all counter back to 0 and get ready for the next packet capture: Stopping PktMon you get the traffic statistics from the interface and leave a file PktMon1.etl on the drive where PktMon was started: ![]() Starting PktMon with -p 0 to capture the entire packet (default to 128 bytes), start packet capture from Ethernet interface Id: 10 and save the packets to a log file with Event Tracing for Windows (- etw default filename is PktMon1.etl): This list can contains several interfaces (i.e. To list the interfaces available for packet capture on Windows 10, use PktMon comp list. To clear the packet port filtered list (capture all ports): To remove the same filter when done will look like this: The first thing to do is figure out what can be done with PktMon, if you execute PktMon filter add help it list all posible options by MAC address, datalink, VLAN, protocol, IPv4/IPv6 and services:įor example, let’s capture SSL traffic on port 443, the filter will look like this: In order to collect packets you need to launch a Windows 10 command prompt as admin before using PktMon. If Windows 10 was compromised, this application would be a prime target by malicious actors and it need to be monitored, protected or removed in an enterprise. ![]() Rob previously published another way of capturing packets in Windows here. At ISC we like packets and this is one of the multiple ways to capture packets and send us a copy for analysis. Microsoft released with the October 2018 Update a built-in packet sniffer for Windows 10 located in C:\Windows\system32\PktMon.exe. ![]() Diving should not be done by untrained personnel unless under the supervision of a diving officer or trained divers designated by the diving officer, and the depth of dive should not exceed 36 feet. Make sure the air-control valve of the diver’s oxygen pump is connected to a standard 7/16-inch oxygen hose fitting. Several activities have reported very positive results as a result of the converted masks. The Bureau suggests that you convert using the following method. Service gas masks ND-MkIII or ND-V are appropriate for scuba diving. The trailing hose is vulnerable to burning if there is an intervening flame or if there is an obstruction or wreck in the path of the trailing hose. Longer lengths may be used if the pump has a longer capacity. A hose can be used without a pump or compressed air bank in addition to a maximum length of 25′ and a minimum inside diameter of 1″. When fully charged with compressed air, a one-minute charge can be completed in just one and a half hours. According to the findings of the tests, a standard 200 mL container holds 200 mL of water. A compressed air supply should be used in place of a pressurized air supply. ND Mark III and Mark IV gas masks are equipped with wire bails that suspend the canisters and allow them to remain in place. Drill a hole large enough to hold an air hose or a 5/16 inch inside diameter piece of tubing.Īpply several coats of cement over the entire manifold and then tape it together with rubber tape. Drill two 14 holes, one near each end, to ensure that air does not escape. Air manifolds made by DIY Air Manifolders use one low-pressure seamless brass tube. The gas mask facepiece and air hose mask are the most commonly used, and they typically have a gas mask facepiece with an air hose extension and an air hose head harness. ( 688), EN28/A2-11, 22 April 1944, All military units and commandants must perform their functions in the same manner. This is an official publication of the Navy Department. Each of these masks has a different purpose, and the Navy will choose the best mask for the job depending on the mission requirements. The M45 mask is the least protective of the three, but it provides the best visibility. The M40 mask provides good protection and better visibility, but it is not as protective as the M50. The full face M50 mask is the most protective of the three, but it also has the poorest visibility. Each of these masks has different benefits and drawbacks depending on the situation. Some of the most common masks include the full face M50 mask, the M40 mask, and the M45 mask. The United States Navy uses a variety of different gas masks depending on the specific mission requirements. ![]() If you prefer not to use folders, consider organizing apps alphabetically. There are tons of cute emojis to use and it certainly makes app filing more fun! Use a phone emoji to represent communication tools. Use the typewriter or pen for your blogging apps. Use the runner emoji to name the folder for your health and fitness apps. On your iPhone, you can organize your folders using emojis, which are cute and visually appealing. Move those less-used folders to another screen to really declutter your phone and make it accessible. Create folders for your most frequently used apps and your less frequently used apps. Organize Apps by Usage, with Emojis, and More Want more de-cluttering tips? Our simple but effective Clutter Free Cheat Sheet will help you eliminate clutter once and for all. You won’t get tempted to check social media when you’re really attempting to access your banking app. It also keeps you focused on the task at hand. Organizing apps by the task can help you find exactly what you need when you need it. If you’re a blogger, you may want to create folders for your content management app, your notes, Pinterest and other tools you access from your phone. You can create folders based on your work tasks, filled with apps you use for your office work. You can create folders for workout, health and fitness apps. For example, create a scheduling folder, an organizing folder, a communication folder, etc. If it fits your organizational style, you can create folders based on what your various apps do. Move app icons into the various folders by simply holding and dragging them. That way, it’s not the first app I automatically open on my phone. I find it’s even helpful to put time-eaters like Facebook and Instagram into folders. You can create folders based on usage or type of app…or any system you find useful! (More on that in a bit.)įolders help keep your phone from becoming cluttered and distracting. Create a bunch of folders or go with a few, depending on your organization style. Create FoldersĬreating folders will help you keep everything organized on your home screen. Regardless of your approach, reevaluate how cluttered your phone feels every few months, then delete any apps you can. Depending on your phone model, you may be able to create your own app folders and/or move apps off the main screen. Some of these apps we’re not even able to delete and others may come in handy down the road.įor Android, install an app hiding app like Apex Launcher which allows you to store your apps in “drawers” so they won’t clutter up your home screen. These might be photo editing apps, games or proprietary apps that are pre-installed on your phone with the operating system. You probably have a few apps and tools on your phone you may use less frequently, but use on occasion. If you don’t want to install yet another app, most Android phones also show app usage in the settings section.ĭelete all the stuff you don’t use. For Android phones, you can install an app usage tracker like QualityTime and then monitor your usage over a few weeks. If you use an iPhone, you can see how much you’ve accessed an app in the last week by going to your battery and looking at the usage in the settings section. Who has time to look through a bunch of random apps just to find the ONE they need? Like cleaning out and purging your home of stuff you no longer need, purging your phone of apps you no longer use will keep your phone running fast and clutter-free. ![]() We’ve all downloaded an app only to discover it wasn’t as useful as we once thought, or it outlives our need for it. Ready to get started? It’s time to declutter your phone and maximize usage to get more done! 1. If your smartphone looks more like a junk drawer (which is a whole other project we won’t even get into right now), let’s get it cleaned up and cleared out! Let’s organize what we actually need and eliminate the rest. Do you ever feel like you can’t really find what you’re looking for?ĭo you feel like your phone is a cluttered mess?ĭo you have apps on your phone you don’t even remember downloading and aren’t sure what they even do? ![]() Chances are, you’re even reading this post from your phone RIGHT NOW.īut take a look at your apps on your phone. It’s your way to connect with others, to find answers on the internet and to get more done. Like pretty much everyone these days, your phone is probably your lifeline. Do you feel like your phone is a cluttered mess? Follow these 10 easy steps to declutter your phone, feel organized, and live a smarter, calmer life. ![]() ![]() This document was published by the Accessibility Guidelines Working Group as If filing issues in GitHub is not feasible, send email to ( comment archive). It is free to create a GitHub account to file issues. Publications and the latest revision of this technical report can be foundĪlthough the proposed Success Criteria in this document reference issues trackingĭiscussion, the Working Group requests that public comments be filed as new issues, This section describes the status of thisĭocument at the time of its publication. W3C also encourages use of the most current version of WCAG when developing or updating The use of WCAG 2.2 to maximize future applicability of accessibility efforts. While WCAG 2.0 and WCAG 2.1 remain W3C Recommendations, the W3C advises The publication of WCAG 2.2 does not deprecate or supersede WCAG 2.0 Requiring conformance to WCAG 2.0 or WCAG 2.1, WCAG 2.2 can provide an alternate means To WCAG 2.2 also conforms to WCAG 2.0 and WCAG 2.1. ![]() WCAG 2.2 extends Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1, which was published as a W3C Recommendation June 2018. See Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) Overview for an introduction and links to WCAG technical and educational material. General information about interpreting the success criteria, is provided in separateĭocuments. Guidance about satisfying the success criteria in specific technologies, as well as WCAG 2.2 success criteria are written as testable statements that are not technology-specific. Will also often make Web content more usable to users in general. Web content on desktops, laptops, tablets, and mobile devices. These guidelines address accessibility of More accessible to a wider range of people with disabilities, including accommodationsįor blindness and low vision, deafness and hearing loss, limited movement, speechĭisabilities, photosensitivity, and combinations of these, and some accommodationįor learning disabilities and cognitive limitations but will not address every user Following these guidelines will make content Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 covers a wide range of recommendationsįor making Web content more accessible. Rachael Bradley Montgomery ( Library of Congress) W3C Recommendation 05 October 2023 More details about this document This version: Latest published version: Latest editor's draft: History: Commit history Implementation report: Previous Recommendation: Editors: Alastair Campbell ( Nomensa) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 |
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