![]() The interior of the towering Encore building is elegant and opulent without being over the top, and the suites are spacious with a contemporary design. It’s such a simple and inclusive approach we’re amazed more places aren’t offering it! Of course, it helps that this program goes hand-in-hand with an absolutely stunning hotel with luxurious accommodation options, amazing restaurants and the ideal spa to relax after a tense few hours in the casino! ![]() This enormous 5-star hotel and casino is setting a new bar for gay-friendly hotels in Las Vegas with its Pride Concierge service specifically to help LGBT travelers find the best gay nightlife, events and entertainment around the city. Essentially everything you need is here: you could come to Vegas and never leave the Palms (we recommend you try to at least once, of course!). If you’re saving money for your cocktails, go to the 24-hour food court if you’ve won big on the slot machines, head up the tower to the Michelin-starred Alize. Unwind after all the gambling and dancing at the luxury spa, or enjoy the mixed hammam. Oh, yeah, and there are rooms, too! 703 of them, to be precise, ranging from the minimalist standard rooms in the Ivory Tower to the (in)famous suites designed for bachelor/ette parties that include pools, bowling alleys and jazzy colors. ![]() Nightclubs and the famous Sky Villas live in the ‘Fantasy Tower’, the Pearl Theatre hosts pop divas, and the art in the new KOAS ‘entertainment experience’ (including work by Damien Hirst) makes the Palms stand out. Opened in 2001, it has only grown since then, and a multimillion-dollar renovation from 2016 to 2019 has put it at the forefront of Vegas entertainment. This design-savvy, facility-rich mega-resort is where all the cool kids head to in Las Vegas – which means plenty of gay travelers, of course! It’s not only one of the best gay-friendly hotels in Las Vegas it’s one of the coolest. The gay scene might not be LA-levels, but there’s plenty here to make it an essential West Coast stop. With so much glitz and glamour (sequins, strip shows, Chippendales, Cher), it’s a fabulous place to be gay. It’s bursting at the seams with incredible entertainment, from the big-name music concerts, to big-budget stage shows, to performances that simply never get old, like the Blue Man Group and the seven Cirque de Soleil shows. You can win big, either at the blackjack table or in the bar. Here you’ll find Venetian Canals, Egyptian Pyramids and the Eiffel Tower amidst the luxury hotels and casinos jangling with the noise of fruit machines and tumbling coins. Shimmering and glittering in the desert like a mirage, Gay Las Vegas is home to a thousand promises. But, boy, is that reputation well deserved. Sin City, The City That Never Sleeps, Entertainment Capital of the World, Neon Capital of the World, what happens there stays there… Las Vegas has got a reputation that far outstrips its surprising size (a permanent population of fewer than 1 million).
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![]() Tobacco (and marijuana) smoking accelerates caffeine metabolism. Caffeine is metabolized in the liver primarily by cytochrome P450 1A2 and is subject to several potential drug interactions, including inhibition by oral contraceptives, cimetidine, norfloxacin, and alcohol. In infants younger than 2–3 months old, metabolism is extremely slow, and the half-life may exceed 24 hours. Its elimination half-life is approximately 4–6 hours but can range from 3 hours in healthy smokers to 10 hours in nonsmokers after overdose, the half-life may be as long as 15 hours. Caffeine is rapidly and completely absorbed orally, with a volume of distribution of 0.7–0.8 L/kg. ![]() In addition to cardiovascular effects, sympathetic neural stimulation results in increased levels of lactate, glucose and ketones.Ĭonsumption of caffeinated alcoholic beverages can decrease subjective perception of alcohol intoxication without affecting objective markers of intoxication such as motor control, and may increase risky sexual behavior and injury. In addition, with overdose there is considerable beta 1- and beta 2-adrenergic stimulation secondary to release of endogenous catecholamines. It acts primarily through nonselective inhibition of adenosine receptors. Although caffeine has a wide therapeutic index and rarely causes serious toxicity, there are many documented cases of accidental, suicidal, and iatrogenic intoxication, some resulting in death.Ĭaffeine is a trimethylxanthine that is closely related to theophylline. Pepper, Moxie, Sunkist, Barq’s, and a few others are all on the list, with each 12-ounce soda containing anywhere between 20 and 60 mg of caffeine. Caffeine is occasionally combined in tablets with other stimulants, such as MDMA (methylenedioxymethamphetamine). Botanical forms of caffeine, including yerba mate, guarana ( Paullinia cupana), kola nut ( Cola nitida), and green tea extract, are common constituents of “thermogenic” dietary supplements touted for weight loss and athletic enhancement. 2 days ago &0183 &32 Its widely believed that delaying your morning coffee until around 90 to 120 minutes after you wake up is a good idea. Pure caffeine sold on the internet has been associated with accidental death due to overdose. Caffeine is widely used as an appetite suppressant, a co-analgesic, a diuretic, and a sleep suppressant. Besides its well-known presence in coffee, tea, colas, and chocolate, it is available in many over-the-counter and prescription oral medications and as injectable caffeine sodium benzoate (occasionally used for neonatal apnea). Caffeine is the most widely used psychoactive substance. ![]() Tips are always appreciated, and it is generally up to the patron to decide what to tip. See what other people are tipping and match that to be safe. Ordering a Cosmo at a busy cocktail lounge on a friday night in New York, one would expect to tip more than ordering a bottle of beer at a pub in Ireland. Take a few minutes to read through some past threads posted about bartending as a career.Ĥ) Where can I find more information about X Alcohol? Try one of the subreddits listed below, or the website for that brand.ĥ) How much should I tip? That will always depend on the country you're in, the type of establishment, the time of day and the type of drink ordered. With odd hours, and an environment fueled by liquor and flirting, it can take a strain on ones personal life. This includes posting available jobs or searching for jobs.Ĭheck This Out! Guide for New Users to /r/bartendersġ) I want to become a bartender, whats the best way? Bartending Schools Vs Bar BackingĢ) What is Bartending like in X country? Check out this Threadģ) I enjoy mixing drinks for myself, should I start bartending as a career? Bartending is often a difficult lifestyle to maintain. There are plenty of resources to look for jobs and frankly, most bars rarely advertise for positions anyway, they tend to hire people that are a good fit. no posting for jobs in specific cities/states. ![]() (Do not post personal information, edit any resumes before linking them). Not sure of where to start your Resume? try looking here for a good place to start. If you'd like tips on building a Bartending resume or would like us to critique your resume, please feel free to make a post. Be engaged! its the purpose of this forum.ĥ) No Job Hunting posts. Upvote and downvote comments and posts as you see fit. Feel free to use reddits advertising program.Ĥ) follow basic reddiquette. Discussing sexism or racism is alright, but sexist or racist comments will not be tolerated in this forum.ģ) No spam or advertising products through posts or comments. ![]() 1) Read Sidebar for info before posting a question.Ģ) No sexism or racism. You decide to do some online surveys (Jennifer is hugely into Swag Bucks) and then update your Daily Journal, unfortunately you contract a drive-by keylogger *GASP* and it records your login to AxCrypt. Her Daily Journal however isn’t really that big a deal to her, she values keeping it private but nowhere NEAR as much as she does her Sexy photos! Maybe Jennifer uses my current setup with Shadow Defender and restarts prior to accessing her most private files.Īxantum – in contrast – has determined that all of your encrypted files are of equal value, there is no need to protect them differently. Jennifer is very careful, she accesses her Sexy photos via sandboxed programs which can’t connect to the internet to prevent leaks, for some files she even scans her computer and disconnects her internet. We’ll imagine that Jennifer – like myself – LOVES encryption, she uses it on anything and everything that deserves any amount of privacy. Smexy photos) and some files she’s less concerned about say a daily journal. Let’s say that our end-user is Jennifer, she has some files she wants to keep very secure (i.e. So first of all this is patently false, it’s an asinine assumption, and it’s wrong in just about every way. The second, using different passwords for yourself, is a little counterintuitive perhaps but the truth is – there is no need, and no benefit. The thought process is “Users are stupid, we have to protect them from themselves”.Įvidence of this thinking can be found by walking through Axantum’s statement found here: – If a user can pick multiple passwords they will pick multiple weaker ones.Īxantum will thus treat you as a child and control the way you secure your files, much the same way Microsoft enforces updates on users – regardless of the negative outcomes. – If a user picks a password they will pick a weak one. I agree with you Ben, I was actually just about to write up a long winded post on this very topic.Īxantum seems to have taken the stance that the greatest threat to security is the user i.e.: What’s there to stopping you from reinstalling it, apart from the bug in Notepad++ you talk about? Both versions of AxCrypt were/are free and provided as-is. Log off and the password is wiped from memory. Leave AxCrypt 2 running in the background whilst you’re logged on and you don’t need to enter a password each time. If you need to work with multiple files like I do then being able to double click on a file and not have to type in a long password each time ( and in AxCrypt 1.7 you had to remember to encrypt it again) then the new model makes much more sense. Signing in means the decryption key is stored in AxCrypt’s local memory. Why would I want to have to sign in to encrypt or decrypt a file? ![]() ![]() This is why I use AxCrypt in “Always Offline” mode because it never connects to the internet. Why would I want to give Axantum the password to all of my encrypted files (yes, I know that you claim not to store the passwords I even believe you, but still…) Their official statement on that is here: Use of different passwords considered harmful Why would I only want to be able to use one password to encrypt files? ![]() The Last Waltz – a massive 'farewell' concert – took place on November 25th in San Francisco, featuring special guests Neil Young and Joni Mitchell along with a host of others, including Eric Clapton, Muddy Watters, Van Morrison, Neil Diamond, and Ringo Starr. So it isn't a far stretch to assume some modicum of sympathy for the truck drivers.īy 1976, a mere seven years after the release of "Up on Cripple Creek," Robertson found himself weary of touring and urged The Band to retire. Likewise, The Band spent a great deal of time on the road. Robertson felt akin to truckers, since rock bands have been forced into touring to make ends meet since the birth of the industry (recording companies take a huge percentage of record sales). But what is clear is the inspiration behind the tune. ![]() Specifically, the Calcasieu Channel allows large ocean liners to sail up from the Gulf of Mexico.ĭid Robertson and The Band ever actually visit Lake Charles? It's unclear. The natural beauty of the region can be predominately attributed to the Calcasieu River, Prien Lake, and a handful of bayous – Contraband Bayou, Henderson Bayou, and English Bayou – which are marshy outlets of lakes and rivers. In 1910, a great fire devastated most of the city, but it was quickly rebuilt, and during World War II it experienced an industrial boom. ![]() Originally called Charleston, the area is known for its many lakes – the namesake body of water being only the largest of them. Lake Charles is in the southwest corner of the state of Louisiana, a mere stone's throw from the border of Texas. Other than the town being where Bessie is from, what makes Lake Charles Louisiana (mentioned in the first stanza) so special to the narrator, Robertson, and The Band? This particular riff can be heard during every chorus. Interestingly enough, "Up on Cripple Creek" is the first time a clavinet was used with a wah-wah pedal to achieve a unique sound often duplicated in the '70s, especially in funk music. Truck driving can be a lonely profession, but when he's finished with the work, the narrator sings about returning home to "big mama" (a euphemism for their dispatcher at headquarters and not, as many have previously argued, a reference to his wife). He mentions exhausting himself on the road and the problems with weather in other parts of the country. The narrator of the song gambles, drinks, listens to music, and spends time with "Little Bessie" while he's away from home. Photo: Patrick Feller, via Flickr, CC 2.0 Robertson loved telling the stories of average joes and liked to keep his lyrics "real."Ĭalcasieu River passing through Lake Charles Written by Robertson, the song tells the story of a blue collar truck driver looking forward to his next trip south to meet his lady friend. Their sophomore, self-titled effort released in 1969 contained perhaps their most famous track, "Up on Cripple Creek," which rose to #25 on the Billboard Hot 100. ![]() Their 1968 debut album – without any frontman – Music from Big Pink set their moniker in stone (since they'd always back other artists, they simply stuck with "the band"). They began backing Bob Dylan during his tours in the mid-'60s. Led by Robbie Robertson, the members of The Band first came together to play rockabilly and bluegrass music in the late '50s and early '60s. Many artists and songwriters hopped aboard this train and Canadian rockers, The Band, were no different. Bands across North America rode the pendulum swing back the other direction, from turbulence, violence, and social upheaval to relaxation, family values, and real life. Read full LyricsFollowing the folk rock boom of the 1960s, the next decade saw a rise of grassroots rock – music for regular guys. ![]() Electric Bikes and Scooters: 18650 batteries are used in many electric bikes and scooters, providing power to the motor and allowing you to travel long distances without pedaling.Laptops: Some laptop models use 18650 batteries as a backup power source, providing a backup in the event of a power failure.E-cigarettes: 18650 batteries are used in many e-cigarettes, providing power to the heating element that vaporizes the e-liquid.Power Banks: Many portable power banks use 18650 batteries to store and deliver power on-the-go.Flashlights: 18650 batteries are a popular choice for high-performance flashlights, due to their high energy density and long runtime.18650 batteries are commonly used in a variety of applications, including: They are also widely used in electric vehicles, such as electric cars and motorcycles, to provide power to the motors. They are also safe to use, with built-in safety features such as overcharge protection, short circuit protection, and thermal protection.ġ8650 batteries are used in a wide range of applications, including flashlights, portable power banks, e-cigarettes, laptops, electric bikes and scooters, power tools, robotics, and solar energy storage systems. In addition to their performance, 18650 batteries are also highly durable and can withstand high temperatures and extreme conditions. They also have a relatively low self-discharge rate, meaning that they can retain their charge for long periods of time when not in use. They are cylindrical in shape and are one of the most popular sizes of rechargeable lithium-ion batteries.ġ8650 batteries are known for their high energy density, long runtime, and ability to provide a constant, stable voltage. The name "18650" refers to the battery's size and dimensions: 18mm in diameter and 65mm in length. 18650 batteries are rechargeable lithium-ion batteries that are commonly used in a variety of applications. ![]() WARNING: Operating, servicing and maintaining a passenger vehicle or off-road vehicle can expose you to chemicals including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide, phthalates, and lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Neither Ammaar's Toyota Vacaville or Dealerfire/Dealersocket is responsible for any inaccuracies contained herein and by using this application you the customer acknowledge the foregoing and accept such terms. Information provided is believed accurate but all specifications, pricing, and availability must be confirmed in writing (directly) with the dealer to be binding. 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Excludes the following new models: all Hybrids, Lunar Rock Tacomas, RAV4 Primes, GR, Sequoias, TRD & TRD Pros. *Purchase: Valid on in-stock units and do not apply to leases. ![]() Radial balance means that the visual elements are “equally” placed around a central point in the composition. Asymmetrical refers to both sides having different subject matter or objects, but there is a balanced effect, nonetheless. Symmetrical refers to both sides being the same, or “mirroring” one another. There can be symmetrical, asymmetrical, and radial balance. These are, namely, balance, contrast/emphasis, movement, rhythm, variety, unity/harmony, pattern/repetition, proportion, and scale.īalance is about the compositional “weight of visual elements”, whether these are applied in such a manner that provides the effect of even distribution. We will outline eight art principles below, with some grouped together, and a brief explanation of each. Some can also be grouped together as the concepts are similar, but it should be noted not to be confused by the close similarities of some. There are several principles of design in art, some sources explore it as 10, while others see it as six or seven. The Great Wave off Kanagawa (between 18) by Katsushika Hokusai, located in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, United States Katsushika Hokusai, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons ![]() ![]() These could almost be seen in your paintbrushes, so to say each paintbrush will be unique, providing a specific function to bring the composition together. The question, “what are the principles of design?” directly relates to the elements of art, and as we go through the principles of design in art, we will see how these determine the artwork’s overall result. We now have an understanding of the elements of art, which we described as almost being like the colors on your palette. The Vitruvian Man (1490) by Leonardo da Vinci The size of the subject/object compared to the rest of the objects in the composition. How an object’s parts relate to each other in size. Harmony is similar to unity but it can also mean the opposite of variety.Ī Sunday on La Grande Jatte (1884) by Georges SeuratĪrt elements are placed in patterned arrangements to create an effect. Variety creates an ongoing interest in a composition, it is the utilization of various art elements like color, line, or texture. Unity refers to the completeness of the composition and all the elements working together to create a unified whole. The Great Wave (1830 to 1832) by Katsushika Hokusai Rhythm is created through repeated elements and this creates movement. Movement creates action or dynamic effects to lead the viewers’ eyes to the focal point. The Calling of Saint Matthew (1599 to 1600) by Caravaggio 1495 to 1498) by Leonardo da VinciĬontrast is created by placing different art elements together to add emphasis, this can also be through light/dark effects. The Principles of Art Overview Art Principleīalance can be symmetrical, asymmetrical, or radial. We will aim to provide the differences between the two while also intentionally applying the terms interchangeably. Therefore keep it in mind while you do art reading and research, and remember their differences and functions within the visual arts. We will also look at these in more detail below.įurthermore, you may come across various art sources that use these two terms (elements and principles) interchangeably. These also become criteria by which artworks are analyzed. It is important to note before we explore these art principles, that these should not be confused with the elements of art, which are described as the “visual tools” that compose an artwork. In the visual arts, it would refer to its fundamentals or rules, which leads us to the question, what are the fundamentals of visual arts, or what are the principles of art? A set of rules that artists follow that informs the composition? Often, these are also criteria used to analyze artworks. Therefore, a principle refers to the fundamental aspects or rules of something. The Fundamentals: What Are the Principles of Art?Īccording to the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, the word “principle” means: “a comprehensive and fundamental law, doctrine, or assumption”, including “a rule or code of conduct”.
![]() Particularly creative is the rework of “Old Memories” with a poppy, accelerated, 80s-nuanced, tinkling beat. The introductory, clever lines of “Nat King Cole” courtesy of rapper Lil Wayne perfectly capture the essence of the late jazz legend. The lavish “LALA” featuring rapper Swae Lee is arguably the best moment on the “Unlocked” half. Opening the second act of KEYS, “Only You” is sped up with a thumping pulse and snatched sampled vocals, while “Skydive” and “Best of Me” are rehashed with peppy R&B beats retaining the same tempo. On the same note, the noir-tinged “Nat King Cole” is a tribute to the jazz legend. While singing about a past lover in the Nina Simone-esque “Is It Insane,” Keys displays all of her vocal nuances, shades, and extensions over a tastefully orchestrated jazz arrangement replete with vinyl scratch sound effects. Songs like the syncopated “Skydive,” the mellow “Best of Me” (which samples the legendary Sade’s “Cherish the Day”), the rhythmic “Billions,” the reverberating piano chords of “Only You,” and “Love When You Call My Name,” which oozes gorgeous melodies while restoring faith in a too-good-to-believe kind of love, find Keys elaborating into music and lyrics inspired by her relationship with producer and rapper Kasseem Daoud Dean, professionally known as Swizz Beatz. And it is precisely this level of authenticity-or “realness” as she might say-that makes her music so appreciated and felt by her loyal legion of listeners. ![]() There is, in fact, nothing fictitious or artificial on the “Originals” compositions, as Keys dismantles every embellishment and nonessential element, keeping only the piano and her voice which allow her emotions to run freely and authentically. The “Originals” component of the album is jazz and piano-based, with elegant, 1930s-reminiscent harmonies, finding Keys displaying stunning, warm vocals, and some of her most genuine lyrics flowing almost as written diary pages. Within each Persona, you can still move and adjust most sections of the interface, but not with the same flexibility that GIMP offers. The Persona tabs are located in the upper left corner of the Affinity Photo interfaceĪffinity Photo splits its interface into several different modules called Personas, which limits some of the customization options of the interface. It doesn’t allow editing multiple layers at once, and it doesn’t support any kind of non-destructive adjustments beyond basic layer masking. While both GIMP and Affinity Photo offer multi-layer editing for advanced compositing, GIMP’s layer support leaves a lot to be desired. Both GIMP and Affinity Photo have an excellent core of editing tools that are responsive and simple to use. I personally prefer the way that Affinity Photo handles them in terms of settings and general layout, but GIMP’s tools are just as capable and customizable – though a bit less user-friendly. Cloning and healing, Curves adjustments, and sharpening are a few examples of the kind of essential, everyday tools that fit in this category.Īs a result of this even balance, there isn’t actually all that much to say about the basic editing tools. Basic Editing Toolsįortunately, this comparison is easy because both programs handle basic editing very well. A Closer Look at Affinity Photo and GIMPįor this comparison, I’m going to take a look at the following seven areas of each program and decide which of the two is most effective: That’s the short version of the comparison, but you can read on for a more in-depth look at how GIMP and Affinity Photo stack up in terms of editing capabilities, workflow, and user experience. ![]() ![]() It also works well with Serif’s other graphics programs, which are apparently known as the ‘Affinity trinity’: Affinity Designer for creating and editing vector graphics, and Affinity Publisher for page layout and document creation. ![]() It features all the fancy tools you’ll want for professional image editings like dynamic adjustment layers, built-in RAW photo support, PSD format support, and full-color management support, along with some fun features like panorama stitching, focus stacking, and HDR image merging.Īffinity Photo isn’t free, but the low purchase price of $84.99 one-time purchase (or $23.99 on iPad) provides excellent value compared to a monthly subscription.
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