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Most people come to the Brewery Artwalk expecting to shop for items that could upgrade their walls. What many people do not expect is that their wardrobe can get an update as well.

The free-to-attend event featured designs both visual and wearable with scenes of handloom panchos beside avant-garde paintings and sculptures. A dazzling cultural intersection of connoisseurs and general art-appreciators—with attendance numbers estimated by Artwalk Director of Communications Carl Smith to have been between 5,000 and 8,000—occupied the Downtown Los Angeles complex over the weekend of October 3rd.

Designer Joana Perez of fashion brand Black and Greige, whose post featured dozens of trendy sample sale items priced at $20 each, expressed her excitement about being one of the only clothing vendors in the group of artists. “It’s a very creative crowd which is perfect for us,” she said. “It helps with people kind of checking out what we have.”

Besides Perez’s offerings, the creative crowd was free to explore the various facets the North Main Street location had to offer. Over 100 resident multimedia artists spanned several former warehouses to display and sell their work on what a 1999 Los Angeles Times article describes as the “world’s largest art complex.”

LA resident and Artwalk attendee Karl Braunz found the experienIMG_1828ce to be enriching but under-promoted. “I definitely think it should be more publicized,” he said.

He also expressed that the Brewery Artwalk is one of many reasons for why he loves LA. “A place like this—it’s pretty cool for artists to come and get collective and share everything,” he said.

But the attendees were not the only ones feeling the love for LA. Eye-catching canvases by graphic designer Patrick Haemmerlein featured repurposed photographs of city landscapes with collages of sheet music of big-band era songs from the 40s and 50s. “I always look for love songs. And people ask me if it’s love for a girl, or anything like that,” he said, “but it’s moreso love for the city of Los Angeles.”

Not only were attending Angelenos feeling visually satisfied, but on-site restaurant Barbara’s and several wine-and-beer bars worked to keep the people buzzing with contentment.

The event aptly gets its title as the complex lies on what used to be the Pabst Blue Ribbon Brewery.

“It’s a nice space, a lot of neat people, everyone’s friendly,” said LA resident and Artwalk attendee Kat Allan, “Just very casual, and not chaotic or anything.”

While Saturday’s attendees might have been seeking shade against the strong sun and mid-80s temperatures, Sunday was a cool relief with its cloudy skies, intermittent light rain showers, and temperatures in the mid-70s.

The not-for-profit Brewery Arts Association puts on the event twice a year—every fall and spring—and hopes “to create an alternative venue for art exposure,” as stated on their website.

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How to do the Granny Stitch (How to Crochet series)

Welcome to my tutorial for the Granny Stitch!  A lot of people think of granny squares when they think of granny-patterned crochet, but did you know that you can get the same effect (with more power over shaping) with the Granny Stitch? It’s a very easy stitch pattern that works wonderfully for blankets, shawls, and dishcloths, and I’m sure for loads of other projects I’m not even thinking of right now.

Granny stitch tutorial

To do the granny stitch, you’ll need to be familiar with how to chain and how to do the double crochet stitch.

As ever, I recommend first watching me do the stitch in real time to get a sense of the stitch, and then follow the step-by-step instructions below.  And so, here I am, doing a granny stitch (with my super cute winter forest flannel sheets in the background, because I’m classy and elegant):

And now, the details of what to do:

First thing is to do your chain. You need to chain in a multiple of 3 (my finished chain here is 30 chains long) plus 2 chains for your turning chain.

Turn your piece, and to start your foundation row, make a double crochet in the 3rd stitch from the hook. Then, skip two chains, and make three double crochet stitches in the next chain (so all three stitches are in the same chain, making a sort of “fan” pattern as shown below). Skip two more stitches, and do another 3 double crochets in the third stitch. Continue until the end of the row. The last cluster should be only two double crochets in the same chain to end the row.

Chain 2, then turn your piece. Do one double crochet into the first space between clusters. On this row, and all subsequent rows, you won’t need to count stitches. You’ll simply crochet into the space between clusters, as shown below:

After that first lone double crochet, move on to the next space and double crochet 3x into that space, and then move onto the next space and do the same. Continue on until the end of the row. Once again, do one lone single crochet into the last space in the row and turn.

Please note that some people do a chain between each cluster of stitches and some do not (I do not). I think whether it’s best to do that extra chain is based on the sort of tension you crochet with. If you find it’s seeming too tight and scrunchy in your piece, I’d try it with the chain. I find the piece ends up way too loose and wide if I do the extra chain, so do whichever works best for you.

And that’s all!  Well done, you’ve done a granny stitch, easy as pie!

If you find yourself with questions, if part of the tutorial makes no sense or you find yourself stuck, or if you have any feedback, please don’t hesitate to contact me! I can be reached most easily via email ( or the contact form on this website, also via facebook or twitter (though I reguarly forget to check messages there, so email’s probably your best bet), or simply comment below!

Please remember that you can support my efforts via Patreon, and I’m definitely not opposed to gifts of yarn to keep the crochet going! And if you can’t, that’s cool too. I love you anyway.

Be happy, healthy, and safe!

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Vol. 13(31), pp. 3158-3164, 30 July, 2014 DOI: 10.5897/AJB2014.13699 Article Number: 58DC33C46349 ISSN 1684-5315 Copyright © 2014 Author(s) retain the copyright of this article

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Preparation of chitosan nanoparticles for loading with NPK fertilizer M. N. A. Hasaneen, H. M. M. Abdel-Aziz*, D. M. A. El-Bialy and Aya M. Omer Department of Botany, Faculty of Science, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt. Received 4 February, 2014; Accepted 14 July, 2014

In this paper the preparation of chitosan nanoparticles was carried out using methacrylic acid (MAA) and studied by both ultraviolet (UV)- visible transmission spectrophotometry and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Nanoparticles with sizes as small as 17 to 25 nm were achieved. The obtained nanoparticles had a homogeneous morphology showing a quite uniform particles size distribution with a spherical shape. The solution was pH-sensitive, due to swelling and aggregation of the nanoparticles. The use of slow release fertilizer has become a new trend to save fertilizer consumption and to reduce environmental pollution. In this work, chitosan (CS) nanoparticles were obtained for the loading of NPK fertilizers. The stability of the CS-PMAA colloidal suspension was higher with the addition of nitrogen and potassium than with the addition of phosphorus, due to the higher anion charge from the calcium phosphate than the anion charges from the potassium chloride and urea. The mean diameter increase of the CS-PMAA nanoparticles in suspension with the addition of different compounds was P > K > N which indicates that the elements are being aggregated and loaded on the surface of the chitosan nanoparticles. Key words: Nanoparticles formation, chitosan, fertilizers, nanosolution.

INTRODUCTION The evolution of nanotechnology and the emergence of novel nanodevices and nanomaterials open up new trends in agriculture and biotechnology. Nanoparticles are molecules that are so small to fall within the nanometric range, with at least one of their dimensions being less than a few hundred nanometers. This small size rather brings about marvelous changes in their physical properties with respect to those observed in bulk materials. There are a large variety of methods that can

be used in the production of nanoparticles, using techniques from both physics and chemistry. Among the first ones, arc-discharge, high-energy ball milling, laser pyrolysis and laser ablation are the most commonly used. Electrochemical and chemical vapour deposition, sonochemistry and different wet chemistry routes (for example, sol-gel, co-precipitation, inverse micelles, etc.) are also widely employed (Malendi et al., 2008). Preparation of nanoparticles is recently under heavy

*Corresponding author. E-mail: [email protected] Tel: 0020502242388. Fax: 020502246254. Author(s) agree that this article remain permanently open access under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License 4.0 International License Abbreviations: N, Nitrogen; P, phosphorus; K, potassium; CS, chitosan; PMAA, poly methacrylic acid.

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research because of its various applications, in food processing, biomedical, optical, and electronic devices (de Moura et al., 2008). The usage of natural polysaccharides in the preparation of nanoparticles has attracted attention because of their biodegradability and hydrophilic characters which are favorable characters in multiple applications. Chitosan nanoparticles emerged due to their unequalled properties (de Moura et al., 2008). Fertilizers are chemical compounds applied to enhance plant growth (Bahera and Panda, 2009; Corradini et al., 2010). Usually, fertilizers are applied either through the soil or by foliar spreading. Artificial fertilizers are inorganic compounds devised in appropriate concentrations and combinations to supply three main nutrients: nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium (N, P and K) for multiple crops and growing conditions (Corradini et al., 2010). N (nitrogen) induces leaf growth and forms proteins and chlorophyll. P (phosphorus) enhances root, flower and fruit development. K (potassium) induces stem and root growth and synthesis of proteins (Mandal et al., 2009). Saigusa (2000) pointed out that 40 to 70% of nitrogen, 80 to 90% of phosphorus, and 50 to 70% of potassium of the normal fertilizers are lost to the environment and not absorbed by plants, causing intrinsic economic and resource losses and dangerously increasing environmental pollution. Recently, the usage of slow release fertilizers has become a new tendency to save fertilizer consumption and to reduce environmental pollution (Wu and Liu, 2008; Corradini et al., 2010). This presents the idea of developing encapsulated fertilizers in which NPK fertilizers are loaded within nanoparticles (Teodorescu et al., 2009). Thus, the fertilizers are preserved by the nanoparticles for better survival in inoculated soils, permitting their controlled release into the soil (Saigusa, 2000). Therefore, the procedure of loading of fertilizers in polymeric nanoparticles is relatively novel, with multiple commercial applications. Chitosan nanoparticles have been investigated as a carrier for drug delivery, meanwhile a few studies have been attempted to discover the potential of chitosan nanoparticles as controlled release for NPK fertilizers. Chitosan is a polysaccharide derived from chitin, which may be obtained from crustaceans (Boonsongrit et al., 2006). Several preferred properties have been studied, such as film-forming ability, gelatinous characteristics and bio-adhesion. Due to its polymeric cationic charac-teristics, chitosan may react with negatively charged molecules and polymers, showing a favorable reaction (Boonsongrit et al., 2006). The ability of controlling nanoparticle size is highly favorable for most applications in nanotechnology (de Moura et al., 2008). Chitosan nanoparticles fabricated via different preparation protocols have been in recent years widely studied as carriers for therapeutic proteins and genes with varying degree of effectiveness and drawbacks. In

general, it was demonstrated that the polyionic coacervation process for fabricating protein loaded with chitosan nanoparticles offers simple preparation condi-tions and a clear processing window for manipulation of physiochemical properties of the nanoparticles (for example size and surface charge), which can be conditioned to exert control over protein encapsulation efficiency and subsequent release profile. The weakness of the chitosan nanoparticle system lies typically with difficulties in controlling initial burst effect in releasing large quantities of protein molecules (Gan and Wang, 2007). Naturally occurring polymers, such as chitosan, have been extensively studied as carriers for therapeutic protein and gene delivery systems. β-Lactoglobulin (βLG) is a member of the lipocalin superfamily of transporters for small hydrophobic molecules. Agudelo et al. (2013) examined the binding of milk β-Lactoglobulin with chitosan of different sizes such as chitosan 15, 100, and 200 KD in aqueous solution at pH 5 to 6, using FTIR, CD, and fluorescence spectroscopic methods. In their study, structural analysis showed that chitosan binds β-LG via both hydrophilic and hydrophobic contacts with overall binding constants of Kβ-LG-ch-15 = 4.1 (±0.4) × 102 M–1, Kβ-LG-ch-100 = 7.2 (±0.6) × 104 M–1, and Kβ-LG-ch-200 = 3.9 (±0.5) × 103 M–1 with the number of bound protein per chitosan (n) 0.9 for ch-15, 0.6 for ch-100, and 1.6 for ch-200. Chitosan 100 KD forms stronger complexes with β-LG than chitosans 200 and 15 KD. Polymer binding did not alter protein conformation inducing structural stabilization. Chitosan 100 is a stronger protein transporter than chitosan 15 and 200 KD (Agudelo et al., 2013). Biodegradable chitosan of different sizes were used to encapsulate antitumor drug doxorubicin (Dox) and its N(trifluoroacetyl) doxorubicin (FDox) analogue (Sanyakamdhorn et al., 2013). In their study, the structural analysis showed that Dox and FDox bind chitosan via both hydrophilic and hydrophobic contacts with overall binding constants of KDox-ch-15 = 8.4 (±0.6) × 103 M–1, KDox-ch-100 = 2.2 (±0.3) × 105 M–1, KDox-ch-200 = 3.7 (±0.5) × 104 M–1, KFDox-ch-15 = 5.5 (±0.5) × 103 M–1, KFDox-ch4 –1 100 = 6.8 (±0.6) × 10 M , and KFDox-ch-200 = 2.9 (±0.5) × 4 –1 10 M , with the number of drug molecules bound per chitosan (n) ranging from 1.2 to 0.5. The order of binding is ch-100 > 200 > 15 KD, with stronger complexes formed with Dox than FDox. The molecular modeling showed the participation of polymer charged NH2 residues with drug OH and NH2 groups in the drug–polymer adducts. The presence of the hydrogen-bonding system in FDox-chitosan adducts stabilizes the drug-polymer complexation, with the free binding energy of ‐3.89 kcal/mol for Dox and ‐3.76 kcal/mol for FDox complexes. The results showed that chitosan 100 KD is a more suitable carrier for Dox and FDox delivery (Sanyakamdhorn et al., 2013). The objectives of this study were to obtain chitosan nanoparticles by polymerizing methacrylic acid for the

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loading of NPK fertilizers. The reaction and stability of chitosan nanoparticles suspension containing N, P and K were estimated by UV- visible transmission spectrophotometry and TEM. MATERIALS AND METHODS Chitosan (CS) (MW 71.3 kDa, degree of deacetylation 85%) was purchased from Sigma-Aldrich (Germany). All reagents were of analytical grade. Potassium persulfate (K2S2O8) and methacrylic acid (MAA) were purchased from Sigma-Aldrich (Germany). Calcium phosphate (Ca (H2PO4)2·H2O), urea (CO (NH2)2) and potassium chloride KCl were purchased from Sigma Chemical Co. (St. Louis, USA).

Preparation of CS-PMAA nanoparticles As recommended by de Moura et al. (2008) and Corradini et al. (2010), the CS-PMAA nanoparticles were obtained by polymerizing MAA in CS solution in a two-step process. In the first step, 0.2 g chitosan was dissolved in methacrylic acid aqueous solution (0.5%, v/v) for 12 h under magnetic stirring. In the second step, with continued stirring, 0.2 mmol of K2S2O8 was added to the solution, until the solution became clear. The polymerization was subsequently carried out at 70°C under magnetic stirring for 2 h which leads to the formation of CS-PMAA nanoparticle solution, which was thereafter cooled in an ice bath.

Description of CS-PMAA nanoparticles The morphology and size of the CS-PMAA nanoparticles were investigated using a JEOL 1010 transmission electron microscope at 80 kV (JEOL, Japan). One drop of the nanoparticle solution was spread onto a carbon-coated copper grid and was subsequently dried at room temperature for transmission electron microscopy (TEM) analysis. The sizes of the nanoparticles were determined directly from the figure using an Image-Pro Plus 4.5 software. The value is an average size of three parallels. The percentage transmittance of CS-PMAA nanoparticle solution was measured using UV-visible spectrophotometer in the wavelength range from 330 to 730 nm. The readings were recorded and plotted graphically.

Loading of NPK fertilizer in chitosan nanoparticles The sources of N, P and K used were urea, calcium phosphate, and potassium chloride, respectively. These substances were used separately. The loading of NPK fertilizers in chitosan nanoparticles was obtained by dissolving suitable amounts of NPK into 100 ml of CS-nanoparticle solution under magnetic stirring for 8 h at 25°C. The following concentrations: i) 500 ppm of N; ii) 60 ppm of P and iii) 400 ppm of K were finally obtained in each solution. The maximum P solution concentration was of 60 ppm because the solution precipitates at higher concentrations. The resulting solutions had a pH of 4.5. Measurement of zeta potential of CS-PMAA and CS-PMAANPK nanoparticles The zeta potential measurements of CS and CS-NPK nanoparticles were taken on a Zetasizer NanoZS (Malvern Instruments, Worcestershire, UK). The measurements were carried out after equi-

librating the prepared samples at pH 4.5 at 25°C. All analyses were performed in triplicate.

RESULTS Figure 1 shows a transmission electron microscopy (TEM) photo of the chitosan nanoparticles (CS-PMAA). These nanoparticles showed a rather spherical shape with a homogeneous size distribution. The mean diameter of CS nanoparticles was of approximately 20±2 nm. Figure 2 shows the UV-visible transmittance spectra of the CS-PMAA nanoparticles. The interaction between CS and PMAA may be elucidated. The CS-PMAA species presented different values at the wavelength range (from 330 nm to 580 nm) reaching a maximum value of 83.4% at 630 nm. Careful examination of Figures 3, 4 and 5 indicates that all nanoparticles accumulated presented a homogenous morphology with regular particle size distribution and a spherical shape. TEM micrographs of nanoparticles of CS-PMAA either alone or in combination with nitrogen, potassium or phosphorus show that the mean diameter of the CS-PMAA nanoparticles in suspension was approximately 20±2 nm and increased with the addition of the different compounds. The percentage increase in the mean diameter was of 54% with the addition of phosphorus of 31% with the addition of potassium and of 19% with the addition of nitrogen. Figure 6 shows the difference in zeta potential of CS-PMAA nanosolution and the other solutions with N, P and K at pH 4.5.

DISCUSSION During the preparation of chitosan nanoparticles, it was observed that the chitosan solution in methacrylic acid (MAA) changed from a clear to a semiturbid suspension. This conversion is an evidence of the formation of chitosan nanoparticles with MAA. According to the mechanism proposed by de Vasconcelos et al. (2006), the formation of nanoparticles occurs via inter and intramolecular linkages between PMAA carboxyl groups and amino groups of chitosan during the process of polimerization of MAA. CS molecules in solution are in cationic electrolytic form, which tends to make the formation of specific structures via electrostatic reactions with MAA easy and leads to the makeup of CS-PMAA nanoparticles through polymerizing MAA in the presence of CS (de Moura et al., 2008; Zhang et al., 2010). This is in agreement with results for similar systems using acrylic acid reported in the literature (de Vasconcelos et al., 2006). It is known that the interplay of other reactions may also contribute to the stability of systems formed by CS and PMAA, such as hydrophobic association of methyl groups proceeding (Chen et al., 2007; de Moura et al., 2008). CS-PMAA nanoparticles were formed by the reaction

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Figure 1. TEM microphotograph obtained for chitosan nanoparticles (CS-PMAA) at pH 4.5.

Figure 2. Percentage transmittance of CS-PMAA nanosolution.

between positively charged CS and negatively charged PMAA (de Moura et al., 2008). These results are very interesting, since they do not only show that CS-PMAA nanoparticles are pH sensitive, but that by controlling the

pH, their surface may be charged either positively or negatively, which is of key value to know the solution stability state as well as for their applications (Wu et al., 2006; de Moura et al., 2008).

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Figure 3. TEM micrograph obtained for chitosan nanoparticles loaded with potassium (K).

Figure 4. TEM micrograph obtained for chitosan nanoparticles loaded with nitrogen (N).

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Figure 5. TEM micrograph obtained for chitosan nanoparticles loaded with phosphorus (P).

Figure 6. Zeta potential of CS-PMAA and CS-PMAA-NPK nanosolutions.

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The values of percentage increase in nanoparticle diameter (listed above in the results section) are related to the size of the species separated in the colloidal suspension, and species separated from the urea have smaller value than the accumulated species from the KCl and calcium phosphate. These results are not in accordance with what had been reported in Corradini et al. (2010) study with regard to potassium and nitrogen. The stability of a colloidal dispersion is remove as a result of the electrical double layer on the surface of the colloidal particles. When an electrolyte is added to a colloidal dispersion, it suppresses the diffused double layer and reduces the zeta potential. This reduces the electrostatic repulsion between the particles and precipitates the colloid. The colloid is so sensitive to ions of opposite sign. A positively charged colloidal dispersion is precipitated by negative ions, these ions are incorporated into the fixed portion of the double layer, reducing the total charge of the particle and the reverse to this is true. The ion with the same charge of the colloidal particle has little effect on precipitation. The highest Zeta potential value was recorded for CSPMAA- K solution, that of 85.4 mV which indicates the higher stability of the solution in comparison with that of N (45.3 mV) and that of P (33.6 mV). The zeta potential of the K-nanosolution was higher than that of the chitosan nanosolution (81.3 mV) which proves the high stability of the resulting nanosolution of K. It was found that for the colloidal dispersions of CS-PMAA with phosphate, the addition of 60 ppm of phosphate makes the stability of the colloidal system under the conditions studied reaches a maximum. The dispersions of CS-PMAA combined with 500 ppm of N were higher in stability compared with that of phosphorus. Corradini et al. (2010) showed that above 500 ppm of N a reduction of positive charges is occurring in the colloidal dispersion of CS-PMAA, which is due to the presence of negative groups from the urea molecules. For dispersion with potassium, the stability of solution is confirmed with the addition of 400 ppm. This shows that the presence of Clˉ ions (from KCl) did not affect the stability of colloidal dispersion with the addition of up to 400 ppm (Wu et al., 2006; de Vasconcelos et al., 2006; de Moura et al., 2008; Corradini et al., 2010). Further studies are needed to understand the mechanism and to optimize the loading of the N and P elements into the CS-PMAA nanoparticles to reach rather stable solutions and to study the effects of nanofertilizers and their applications on plant growth.

Conflict of Interests The author(s) have not declared any conflict of interests.

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Where has this been? I needed this years ago i have given you cigarette smoking for 7yrs now and also herbs only because the smoke itself was effectively killing my lungs off so over the years I heard alot about normal vaping but not alot about herb vaping and then i started to look at it and was finding some positive news about the herb vaping side and decided to start to grow my own medicine again and after a good look round i ordered this one at a bargain price and the delivery time and accessories helped me to choose this Q extreme and I'm over the moon with this unit, what a first class introduction to the wonderful world of herb vaping, I'm back loving what I like to do without the harmful effects on my lungs and coughing like a homeless hobo, I'm so glad technology has allowed this and that i decided to give things another try, i absolutely love this unit and great place to get it from to.

One of the best desktop vapes

For a desktop vaporizer, the extreme q is very easy and breezy to use. It comes with a remote control but there is also a manual control. There isn’t much of a learning curve and you do not especially need to learn special techniques. It is a cool device that has a solid build and can do a lot. My advice is to thoroughly go through the manual or do a quick search. Like all vapes, if not used properly, you are bound to have some unwanted incidents, leakages, or an altogether bad session. Regardless, this is one of the easiest desktop vaporizers that I’ve used.

Good option

Tony S.
I bought the Arizer Extreme Q and found it quite impressive. For a desktop vape, it does not compare to a volcano in terms of vapor quality and feature, but it does put up a good fight. Bought mine for around 150 euros or so and just like the vapor from the volcano, the extreme Q also puts out a pure flavor. Prep time is a bit slower and it will take a while to really get to know the product because of the accessories and the learning curve in using it. All things considered, the extreme q can be a great desktop vape, but if you have the extra bucks, just go with a volcano.

Shoudl be even cheaper!

Magic Mushroom
Because this is a mid-range desktop vaporizer, I cannot help but compare it to the other ones I have and tried. It would be unfair to compare it to the volcano bec the extreme Q really pales in comparison. Using it though, I have found that there are a few problems. I know I said not to compare but unlike the volcano digit, the controls on the extreme q is difficult to manage. It is not as easy or as convenient. Also, aside from the fact that the extreme Q is slower, it can get a bit too warm for comfort, and needs to be cooled before using again. This means longer waiting time before being able to do another round of session. Its OK, but not great by any means if you compare it to other ~150 eur vapes.

Best alternative to the Volcano

Beef Supreme
One of the best available vaporizers if you are on a budget. Works just as well and it vapor quality and potency is really great. One thing that I really liked about the extreme Q that other well-known brands do not have is that Arizer found a way to keep the noise to a minimum. This desktop vape is quite but powerful. Flavor is really good and it works consistently well throughout every session. It is also versatile since it comes with a water pipe. If you are using it for medical reasons, the extreme Q is good for that too. The volcano is great, but the extreme q works just as fine.

Reliable powerhouse

The Ex Q has been with me for a little over a year now. It still functions pretty well. I like that it is quieter than most desktop vapes and the remote control is a bit handy for lazy people like me. Prep time is around 2 minutes but taste and potency is really good and strong. This is a very reliable device. It is also pretty straightforward to clean and easy enough to maintain. Remember to always clean right after each use, but wait for it to cool down a little bit. Deep clean regularly and you will have and Ex Q that will function like magic for several years to come.

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I just got one too for Xmas and LOVE it. I had that same problem where the first bag or 2 there was little to no vapor. Then bags 3-5 were packed with vapor. If you put too much herb in it , it won’t give off vapor or it’s not hot enough. After it heats up to your desired temp, let it sit for a min or 2 then put fan on med and it should work great. 4 stars!

I just got my Extreme Q 5hrs ago and I’m impressed. It’s more compacted than I expected, good thing. I do wish the power pack was built in but this way it does give you a long cord. It burns efficiently and quietly. Using the fan while using whip is great. The Volcano is 3-5x more expensive and is limited to just the bag, that’s nuts. Ok volcano might last longer but If I have to replace It out of the 3yr warranty (lifetime on heater) I can buy 5 of the Q’s and still be ahead.

One of the best vaporizers I have ever owned

I was so satisfied with it I bought a second one! The only thing I dislike with this vape is the fact there is no valve on the balloon. It’s really not a big problem if you suck it down quick, if not it gets quite annoying to hold especially if you’re using it with a friend. The whip works great especially if you kick on the fan! I have honestly never had a problem with it in over a year. I highly recommend it if you’re not trying to break the bank.

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Eleven Hours in the Saddle

Gosh, I had so many things to talk about today during my ride from Orlando to Atlanta.  What was supposed to be a 7.5 hour ride turned into 11 hours.  Why?  Miserable Atlanta traffic, thats why.  Every time I go through Atlanta, using I-75, I get whacked with traffic.   Virtually 100 percent of the time it happens.  Today took the cake — just outside of 100 miles from Atlanta, the stop-and-go traffic hit hard and took about 4 hours just to go that last 100 miles.  Well, thats bad right?  How about in 90 degree humid weather on a motorcycle with a full-on heavy duty motorcycle outfit — take it up a notch.

That said, I have to do an advertisement for 5 Hour Energy for a second if thats ok.  As usual, by noon, my eyes were rolling behind my head — I was seriously about to sleep again while riding.  Like I have said before, the highway is intoxicating and so relaxing with noise, vibrations and often straight lines, I get dozy — often. Too often.

So, at noon I stopped and got a 5 Hour Energy — Berry favor if you care.  OMG, its a miracle drug.  I guess its a huge dose of caffeine, but whatever it is, man, it works.  I was totally lit up the rest of my 7 hours on the bike.  How is that possible?  Serious, how can a little drink like that do such a great job at keeping me attentive and not wired either.  I feel fine.  I have to ask Google about this one.  I bought another bottle late in the day for my next ride and this time I bought the EXTRA.  I hope I don’t pop a blood vessel or evoke a heart attack on my next ride.  Amazing shit.

The worst of it was just prior to that, I was real happy with my ride.  No issues to discuss.  No almost near misses.  No mistakes.  Just a nice ride on the Florida Turnpike and I-75.  Well, as good as it can be. Every classic snowbird, red neck and lots of truck drivers shared the route with me.  In fact, I think the birds are flocking north now since I saw tons and tons of motor homes and elders from every part of the North-East; Ontario, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Illinois (not NE I know), … sharing my route.   I’ve done that route by car probably 50 times over the years — usually terminating up in Toronto.  This time, its going to be a bit of an erratic tour — in and out of I-75 and local roads — turning west and going somewhere — not sure yet.  Thats the fun of it.

So before hitting the traffic, I was going to call this post — “Can’t Chew and Ride”.  I had a huge amount of to-do’s with things I want organized and working for my ride — mostly electronics — while I was on the bike and some were resolved — others not.  That occupied my mind while riding.  Just a note, its never a good idea to drift off with thoughts on fixing electronic toys while on the road traveling at 75 or 80 miles per hour on two wheels.  Every time I tried, I really came back to reality that I need to focus on my riding.   But that did not come with some struggles.  My GoPro still is not working and bugs me.  After setting it up for a week — 3 weeks back — it now does not work — aka Bummer.

I guess I was also upset riding because I really could not focus on getting some good pictures shot.  Ahhh, so many opportunities to get some great shots.  So many losses.  I love reading billboards and the nonsense messages on those displays ranging from messengers from God to Life or non-Life lessons to funny local shit and often local farms or stores prodding me to turn off — but I have to fight it off.  That could be a project for a budding photojournalist.   I could have taken pictures of the minions of motorhomes on the highway just lined up traveling north.  The great local highway shops and tourist attractions that make tacky a nice word.  People, yes, people.  I could shoot everyone when I pull in at the truck-stops and make a book of The People at Truck-Stops.  So many opportunities and my mind was scrambling over how to fix my electronics and stuff.  I need to learn how to do both because this trip should be about journaling in photos my experiences.  I’ll work on that.

On the positive side, I did get my iPhone talking to my helmet speakers — A+ there.  Had music the entire journey.  But again, not without incident.  I put in my ear plugs this morning just after leaving the hotel in Orlando.  Guess what?  I could not hear the music.  I though that it was broken again.  Rats!  No music — bad configuration again!  Nope, I pulled over and pulled out my ear plugs and Oh Yah…  Music.  Those ear plugs are amazing.  I also got my GPS working — hooray — to track my route throughout my entire trip.  It publishes the route on a private web site.  Happy about that achievement.  Need to get that messed up GoPro working next.  I hate GoPro’s.  Seems like everyone knows how to use them — for some reason I fuck up all the time and find the UI a piece of shit.  Oh well, we’ll work with it — I’m on a mission.

So I’m here now in Atlanta.  Hanging for a day because its going to rain tomorrow.  Then off to Porsche for my adventure at the Experience Center, 11am two days from now.

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Weekend Update: September 7-8, 2019

Next week at Maine Crime Writers, there will be posts by Brenda Buchanan (Monday), Darcy Scott (Tuesday), John Clark (Thursday) and Joe Souza (Friday).

In the news department, here’s what’s happening with some of us who blog regularly at Maine Crime Writers:

On Tuesday, September 10th, Dick Cass will join two other crime writers for a Making a Mystery Program at the Curtis Library in Brunswick. Program starts at 7.

Mystery Making Workshop with Three Maine Authors

Curtis Library’s Mystery Author series kicks off with an exciting event:  In this interactive workshop, three mystery authors representing different sub-genres, including cozy/traditional and thriller/suspense, will brainstorm on their feet to create a brand new mystery using suggestions provided by the audience. Fun, fast-paced, and fascinating, this improv game offers important insights into mystery writers’ minds and the conventions of the genre. Authors participating:  Dick Cass, Connie Hambley and Edith Maxwell.

Join us for a fun-filled evening!

On Friday the 13th of September, MCWers Brenda Buchanan and Dick Cass and MCW alum Julia Spencer-Fleming will be reading and talking about their work at Quiet City Bookstore at 97 Lisbon Street in Lewiston at 6 p.m. The event is co-sponsored by Quiet City and the Lewiston Public Library. Join us for a thought-provoking evening sure to involve lots of laughs as well (and, we are told, cookies!) FMI: https://www.facebook.com/events/439607460098165/

A reminder about our Where Would You Put The Body contest:

It’s Maine Crime Writers “Where Would You Put the Body?” contest – late summer/early fall edition. How do you enter? Send a photograph of your chosen spot to: WritingAboutCrime@gmail.com with Where Would You Put the Body in the subject line. There will be prizes for First, Second, and Third place–books of course and other Maine goodies. You may enter no more than three photographs, each one entered separately. They must be of Maine places and you must identify the place in your submission. Photos must be the submitter’s original work. Contest will run through the end of September.

An invitation to readers of this blog: Do you have news relating to Maine, Crime, or Writing? We’d love to hear from you. Just comment below to share.

And a reminder: If your library, school, or organization is looking for a speaker, we are often available to talk about the writing process, research, where we get our ideas, and other mysteries of the business. Contact Kate Flora

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CloudDDM will allow customers to use a browser-based design program to create parts, prototypes, even complete products that can then be printed in ABS, Polycarbonate (PC), Polycarbonate-ABS (PC-ABS), and ULTEM 1010, with several color options available. They even offer different post-processing services to add various finishes to your prints. I was unable to find anything about print resolution or cost details.

This announcement comes on the heels of UPS announcing last year that it would be offering 3D printing services in some of its retail locations. The CloudDDM facility will be located at UPS’ worldwide hub in Louisville, Kentucky.

The fully-automated CloudDDM factory will initially house 100 3D printers and require only three employees to run it (working in 1-person, 8-hour shifts). CloudDDM hopes to eventually expand to 1,000 printers. One of the advantages of placing the facility at the UPS hub is instant access to the company’s distribution infrastructure. When you place an order, if your print takes less than 4 hours, and the job is submitted by 6pm PT, you can have your components by the next day!

It will be really interesting to see where this goes and how small businesses utilize this service. Kudos to UPS for leveraging their core competencies in forging this strategic alliance with CloudDDM.

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Penthouse pursuit is costly contagion to attain height, light, unobstructed views

Airbnb gears up for Albany initiative that would regulate short-term apartment rentals

City plans sale to debt collectors of tax liens against Sandy-hit homeowners

Cost of rent, price of property actually moving in sync

New York region’s borrowers way below average of homeowners who deduct mortgage interest

Stuyvesant Town tenants told pay up and up or move out this summer

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More evidence that developers adding to supply of condos

There’s nothing like decisions on art to stir the pot of acrimony in condos, co-ops

Real estate licensees rebound to 27,000 in the city alone

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High living costs cause half of population to contemplate leaving Long Island

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Most of the drop in the rate from its 10 percent peak has come not from significant job gains but as a result of discouraged job seekers leaving the work force.

The city added 51,400 private sector jobs in the 12 months ending in June. The 1.6 percent growth rate, “is pretty good by historical standards,” according to James Brown, principal economist at the labor department.

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Everyone will run a credit check (many Manhattan landlords look for a score above 700) and just about all, from big management firms to small-time landlords, want to know that your gross income is somewhere between 40 and 50 times the monthly rent.

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Bill H.3060 189th (2015 - 2016)

An Act to establish regional transit authority enterprise fund

By Representative Peake of Provincetown and Senator Chandler, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3060) of Sarah K. Peake and others for legislation to authorize regional transit authorities to establish enterprise funds. Transportation.

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Sarah K. Peake , Harriette L. Chandler
Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means

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Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.3060
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1/20/2015 House Referred to the committee on Transportation
1/20/2015 Senate Senate concurred
12/30/2015 Joint Hearing scheduled for 01/06/2016 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2
3/10/2016 House Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
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Over 20 new titles have been published on Manchester Scholarship Online (MSO), adding to 9 subjects: Anthropology, Architecture, Art, Film, Television and Radio, History, Law, Literature, Political Science, and Sociology.

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From the time of its inception in 1915, the Texas chapters of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People fought for the rights of black residents in the Lone Star state. Even with resistance from the Ku Klux Klan, Citizen's Councils, and occasionally the Texas government, the NAACP continued to protest Jim Crow laws and put forth litigation that would heighten the status of African Americans as equal to that of white citizens.

The organization had many peaks and valleys in the 20th century, from closing chapters due to heightened violence to winning long-fought battles in courtrooms. The biggest blow to the organization was a state trial that attempted to prohibit the NAACP from operating in the state. The determined activists persevered and continue to affect change in Texas today.

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It’s a four-point weekend for the Maple Leafs.

Among the fan base, it was ‘blow it up’ last week, ‘playoff bound’ the next.

James ReimerThe Leafs needed their goaltender to be their best player to get this win over one of the league elite in a back to back and that’s exactly what they got. While it could be argued he should’ve come up with a save on one of the first two goals, James Reimer was every superlative in the book in the third period to close this out as the Maple Leafs just hung on for dear life – tonnes of collapsing with a lead late in the third for Toronto, which is all too familiar.

How bad was the domination by Chicago in this game? The end probably sways the perception. Shots were 21-20 going into the third; Peter Holland’s early goal ensured score effects took over, but 26 shots against in 20 minutes isn’t really an acceptable result regardless of game situation, let alone with a precarious one-goal lead.

This was a fantastic hockey game from the viewing perspective – early on in the 2nd period it seemed to bust wide open into a full-on track meet; two good skating teams whose top skill lines were just going at it.

The Leafs weren’t winning their matchups in terms of possession so much as they were more opportunistic and got top notch goaltending. The one line that had some success in the possession battle, for the first 40 at least, was a trio of Mike Santorelli, Peter Holland and Leo Komarov who were going up against the fourth line of Chicago comprised of Brandon Saad, Marcus Kruger and Ben Smith.

Not giving up an even strength goal to the Blackhawks is an achievement, but it’s worth noting that the Hawks entered the game 23rd in 5v5 scoring and 21st in GF/G, so it’s been a struggle of theirs in the early going (but is unlikely to last).

[quote_box_center]In Toronto’s last five games they’ve outscored the opposition 15-3 at even strength. Wow. – Draglikepull ?@draglikepull  8:57 PM – 1 Nov 2014[/quote_box_center]

[quote_right]”Carlyle on Reimer’s performance: In reality, he was number 1 star, simple as that.”[/quote_right]What happens if the powerplay wakes up?

Between Bernier and Reimer having a good week and the 5v5 offensive production, things are looking a little better in Leafland right now. It’s still early to be making conclusions in either direction.

Pretty great to hear the ACC crowd come to life in a good way, especially in support of Reimer, as the Leafs closed out this game.

Toronto Maple Leafs vs Chicago Blackhawks Boxscore

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C. FransonD0001003-2:151:4320:14
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N. KadriC101102173%2:170:1918:00
M. RiellyD0001000-2:020:4817:21
R. PolakD0001042-0:073:0020:55
L. KomarovC0111012-0:072:4016:10
J. GardinerD0001001-3:290:0019:35
S. CarrickC000020150%0:000:004:15
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P. KesselR0112010-2:350:0019:39
J. Reimer45 - 470.957060:00:00
J. Bernier0 - 0000:00

Toronto Maple Leafs vs Chicago Blackhawks - Leafs Possession

Player All Situations    Even Strength
NamePositionCorsi ForCorsi AgainstCorsiCorsi For%Zone Start%Corsi ForCorsi AgainstCorsiCorsi For%Zone Start%
DION PHANEUFD1641-2528331330-173041
CODY FRANSOND1023-133050718-112850
STEPHANE ROBIDASD1219-739461117-63950
RICHARD PANIKR23-1402523-14025
JAMES VAN RIEMSDYKL1734-1733531428-143345
PETER HOLLANDC181625350151145862
MIKE SANTORELLIC1016-63860916-73656
DANIEL WINNIKC1133-2225271025-152933
JAMES REIMERG4487-4334413771-343444
CARTER ASHTONR23-1402523-14025
TYLER BOZAKC1139-282241833-252038
NAZEM KADRIC1722-544501421-74050
MORGAN RIELLYD1831-1337381529-143443
ROMAN POLAKD1845-2729251736-193230
LEO KOMAROVC1128-1728331022-123142
JAKE GARDINERD1417-345571114-34450
SAM CARRICKC23-1402523-14025
DAVID CLARKSONR1318-542441018-83644
PHIL KESSELC1827-940621524-93856

Toronto Maple Leafs vs Chicago Blackhawks Toronto Maple Leafs vs Chicago Blackhawks Corsi

Player Notes

Player notes courtesy of Anthony Petrielli

  • Phil Kessel– Led the team with 62% zone starts overall, but was second with 56% at even strength. The Leafs didn’t shelter Kessel’s line matching (was out against Kane quite a bit), but they did protect where he started on the ice. Had a few strong entries leading to scoring opportunities, including the opening goal of the game. Was able to set up in the offensive zone and pass it around with Nazem Kadri making 5v5 play at times look like a power play. Despite all that and playing nearly 20 minutes on the night, he only had 1 SOG.
  • Nazem Kadri– Like Kessel, Kadri also had high OZ starts relative to his team (50%). Finished off a great passing play to open the scoring. Got into it with Kane at the end of the second after getting slashed in the back of the leg. Crushed at the faceoff dot winning 73%. Has to make sure he doesn’t get too cute playing with Kessel because he passed on a few shooting opportunities to try low percentage passes through multiple bodies.
  • Daniel Winnik– Showed some quick hands to take the puck on his backhand and pass it on his forehand to Kadri for a tap in on the opening goal. Played 20 minutes on the night, including a team high 3:22 on the PK, which was a sore point on the night as the Hawks worked it around with ease and scored twice. Carlyle leaned on him at the end of the game and he helped get it done, but it was far from pretty. As with the Komarov note, he needs to work on his PK rotations up top to close gaps and lanes on the PK.
  • JVR– Led all Leafs forwards in ice time with 21:24 and only Gardiner played on the PP more than him. Happily accepted his gift from Oduya and buried against Crawford in the slot. For some temporary relief late in the third he was able to get the puck up ice, get a SOG, and OZ draw in the process which was a big deal at the time because the Leafs were getting dominated. Leafs lean on him for PP zone entries and he delivered tonight helping set it up cleanly more than a few times.
  • Tyler Bozak– Has continued to create despite playing without Kessel, but will have to start shooting. Had multiple 2v1s where his pass was stopped which is easy to criticize in hindsight, but eventually you have to start putting pucks on net. Had one SOG in the game, but also just missed the far corner on a backhand in the slot. Was out at the end of the game and lost the draw to Toews (was 45% on the game). Played over 21 minutes on the night and a lot of it was against Toews.
  • David Clarkson– Only played 15 minutes tonight despite the rest of his line playing over 21 minutes each. Took a really dumb penalty in the offensive zone late in the game which was unnecessary. Did have a few shots on goal and was able to work the cycle. Made a nice chip off the boards in the D-zone to spring Bozak on a 2v1 with JVR to open the game.
  • Leo Komarov– Made two big plays in the game to help get the win– Crushed a Blackhawks D-man and then centered the puck to Holland for the game winning goal, and later blocked a shot with seconds left on the clock to seal the game. Struggled on the PK with Winnik in their rotations up top and to properly pressure the points which allowed for a lot of shots up top. Late in the game Carlyle really leaned on him to seal the game as he was out for the entire final minute.
  • Peter Holland– Season high 16:35 of ice time including power play, penalty kill and a promotion to 3C time. Had a scoring chance off a rebound in the second but held on for it a second too long, but in the third he learned and quickly released a one timer that ended up being the GWG. Was 55% at the dot and had the highest even strength OZ starts on the team as they relatively tried to shelter him.
  • Mike Santorelli– Had the second highest OZ starts on the team to Phil. Played under 14 minutes, but was noticeable on the cycle and eating the puck down low behind the Hawks goal line. Doesn’t appear Carlyle trusts him defensively as much as Tortorella did last year yet, but Santorelli was out there protecting the lead with a few minutes left.
  • Carter Ashton– Won a few battles in the corner and tried getting a cycle going. He shows flashes out there but as is the norm, did not get much ice time. The fourth line had 25% OZ starts across the board, which was the lowest on the team.
  • Sam Carrick– Drew a penalty on his first shift, planted Brad Richards on his second shift, then shortly after took a hooking penalty. Later in the game he drove the net hard and went through Oduya in the process. Showed some hustle and spark but like the rest of the fourth line played under 5 minutes so there’s only so much you can say.
  • Richard Panik– Failed to find the puck and bury it when Carrick drove the net, but it’s tough to get in the game when you’re sitting for the majority of it. Did throw a puzzling no look backhand pass up the middle in his own zone that a Blackhawk defender picked off, which is an effective way to insure you wont see much ice time.
  • Dion Phaneuf– This was a pretty vintage Dion Phaneuf game. He played over 25 minutes, led the team with 6 SOG, and threw some crunching hits including one that will make many Leafs fans happy on Kris Versteeg. Playing PK 2 actually helps him in a game like this because he played at least a minute less than he would have otherwise, which would have pushed his time on ice close to 27 on the night. Only Polak had lower OZ starts, which make his 6 SOG all the more impressive. He’s stopped trying to hammer the puck and really focuses on getting the puck on net.
  • Cody Franson– Unlike his partner, he actually didn’t have a SOG. On more than a few occasions he was pressured and shot the puck intentionally wide so you can’t blame him when he’s making the right read and not shooting into shin pads. Also unlike his partners, his OZ starts were among the highest on the team at even strength, which was probably in part because Phaneuf played a ton down the stretch and not all the time with Franson. Had a nice slap pass to Bozak in the slot on the PP in the first that almost turned into a goal.
  • Roman Polak– The Leafs saddled him with the lowest zone starts on the team other than the fourth line, and he played nearly 21 minutes doing a lot of the heavy lifting on the night. He actually had 4 SOG which was second on the team. After a Kane pass he buried him on the boards, and he sacrificed his body more than a few times around the net blocking passes and getting guys out of the crease.
  • Morgan Rielly– Finished the weekend without a SOG (this includes the CBJ game). Led a few solid breakouts with strong outlets, sucking forecheckers in and using the net and his speed to turn the corner on guys. Played a little over 17 minutes and had some secondary PP time. Partnered with Polak, he had some of the lowest OZ starts on the team but this at least allows him to use his speed and passing to begin the rush.
  • Stephane Robidas– Had the lowest TOI of any D-man on the team tonight and one of the highest OZ starts on the team as they’ve been trying to ease him in the line-up. Despite that, he was counted on down the stretch for some minutes and tough play around the net. Made a really nice read on Kane in the second after Kane won a race to a loose puck behind the line and tried a no look center pass that Robidas blocked by sliding. His one SOG was a cannon in the slot.
  • Jake Gardiner– Getting power play one time with Franson and doing a good job leading breakouts with his speed. His 3:29 on the PP led the team, however he did not have a SOG on the night. Tonight Gardiner’s decision making was just a second behind the play, taking an extra stride to hit wingers on the breakout instead of passing it immediately or skating himself into a corner on the rush.
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Product Categories

by Amasty
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Magento Platform
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Commerce using on prem (EE)
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Tech Specifications

Current Version:
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Extensions, Site Optimization, Performance
Supported Browsers:
Chrome Linux: 42, 43, 44 Mac: 39, 44 Windows: 39, 40, 42, 43, 44 Firefox Linux: 31, 38, 39, 40, 41 Mac: 31, 38, 39, 40, 41 Windows: 31, 38, 39, 40, 41 Opera Linux: 7, 7.1, 8, 9 Mac: 7, 7.1, 8, 9 Windows: 7, 7.1, 8, 9 Safari Linux: 7, 7.1, 8, 9 Mac: 7, 7.1, 8, 9 Windows: 7, 7.1, 8, 9 Edge Windows: 42 IE Windows: 10, 11, 8, 9

Product Categories for Magento informs visitors with compatibility details of your products and motivates them to move right to checkout instead of asking questions.

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Product Categories for Magento allows you to show all categories, where a product is required, on the product detail page. One of the examples of using Product Categories is displaying a list of compatible products. Suppose that you sell printers as main products and printer cartridges as additional products. The extension feature is very convenient for displaying the list of printers you can use the cartridge with. So, Product Categories for Magento is perfect for you, if you sell parts or components.

With the extension you are able to choose whether to show a list of categories or not, set a number of columns and write a block title. After installation a list of compatible devices appears at the bottom of the page.

When you activate Product Categories, visitors always find a way to the important information and don’t ask questions about product compatibility, because they see all the compatibility information right before their eyes.

Store owners can add links to the product categories and provide customers with the excellent site navigation by that. By the way, adding links to the product categories is a guaranteed method to improve SEO. Links of product categories are indexed by search engines machines.

Don’t waste time on customers’ questions about a product compatibility, boost SEO and let visitors move faster to the purchase process.

  • Improve conversion rate
  • Make sure customers find a necessary component
  • Place the list of compatible products on the product page
  • Save time by not answering the same questions
  • Boost SEO by adding links to product categories
  • Ensure clear site navigation
  • Reduce a chance of human error

Attract More Conversions

When customers can’t find answers on their questions on the product page, they start to ask you and you have to reply. Sometimes visitors might not ask existing questions and leave the page without buying. Don’t waste time on untimely replies to the same questions and save your customers providing full information about products with Product Categories for Magento.

Make Sure Customers Find A Necessary Part

If you sell main products by categories, e.g. cars or printers, and have parts for them, e.g. equipment components or cartridges, the extension feature displays products a part or a component is suitable with. Visitors are sure they find a right related product and buy it with confidence.

Take Care Of Compatibility Information

Our experience in e-commerce proves that if you don’t add information about compatibility properly, you get a huge number of compatibility questions. When you don’t need to answer to frequently asked questions, you have got more time for research, development or other profitable activities for your store.

Improve SEO Results & Site Navigation

Customers can easily get access to any product category of your Magento store from the page, where a related product is sold. All categories, you add a link to, are indexed by the search engines. The feature is assigned to increase your position in SERP and provide a clear navigation through store pages.

Decrease The Chance Of Human Error

Product Categories extension automatically shows a block with categories, where a product part is assigned, for example, a list of compatible products. Indeed, you may write all compatible products in the description, but in this case you may forget to mention important items. Besides this, customers may lose compatibility information among other information in the description content.

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  • Compatible with Commerce using on prem (EE) : 1.10 1.11 1.11.1 1.12 1.13 1.13.1 1.14 1.14.1 1.14.2 1.14.3 1.14.4
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How to troubleshoot a spray gun

There are some problems you might face when you have a spray gun from the problematic pattern; your sprayer stopped working, leaking paint, etc. At the other side, human factors can also cause some problems such as how good your skill and technique are. All these general and specific problems can be fixed. Just follow the steps below one after another to make sure that no problem will come after you finished the steps.

  • a. Test your sprayer performance by having the air cap inverted. Do this whenever you see side, top, or bottom patterns. By doing this, you can know the exact location where the material built up. If nothing changes, your problem is with the built-up paint. For this case, you need to take your solvent and soak the paint in it and have it wiped. If you found changed shape, take the air cap, soak, and finally have it cleaned.
  • b. Take a toothpick and use it to clean orifices you found. Never use a wire instead because it will cause holes damage and bring bad result
  • c. Make sure that at this point you have thin paint and have the paint flow reduced by increasing the pressure whenever you have a problem with the center pattern. Has the pressure reduced if you don’t have enough paint or there is a split pattern? Alternatively, increase the fluid.
  • d. When you have a sandy, course, and thin result, have your device moved as closely as possible to the target surface. Reduce the pressure at this point. Next, you can pull the device to a higher level if the result changes into a thick one.
  • e. If there is leaking paint from the device nut, tighten it, but never let the needle became gripped. Evaluate the ventilation and lose the adjusting screw at the needle if there is no sprayed paint.
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Best Engagement Proposal Spots in Asheville

The Botanical Gardens at Asheville

About a mile outside of Downtown Asheville, the Botanical Gardens at Asheville is a beautiful way to get away from the busyness of the city while still making it to your dinner reservation or show on time. From its picturesque bridges to enchanting gazebo, there are numerous locations to make your proposal picture-perfect!

The Biltmore Estate

One of the most iconic destinations in the Asheville area, the Biltmore Estate is the perfect fairytale setting for the start of your happily ever after. Whether you want to pop the question while strolling through the Biltmore Gardens, lazing along the edge of Bass Pond, or dining at any one of the lovely restaurants on the Biltmore Estate grounds.

Chimney Rock State Park

If you are looking for an outdoorsy, yet accessible engagement destination, look no further! At Chimney Rock State Park you can take the day to enjoy the trails and even rock-climb or climb straight to the top of Chimney Rock to enjoy breath-taking panoramic views of the surrounding area.

The North Carolina Arboretum

Any nature-lover’s dream, the NC Arboretum has 65-acres of cultivated gardens, indoor and outdoor art exhibits, as well as hiking and biking trails.

Dupont State Forest, Triple Falls

Nestled between Hendersonville and Brevard, the Dupont State Forest holds several of the most charming mountain trails in WNC. The trails around Triple Falls border are particularly stunning, running along a stretch of the river with three distinct cascades that make up Triple. Here you could get down on one knee in the mist rising off the foot of a waterfall–it doesn’t get much more romantic than that!

The Blue Ridge Parkway

When seeking a beautiful mountainous backdrop for your special moment, you can’t do better than the Blue Ridge Parkway. Any one of the overlooks along the road would be a lovely spot and the Parkway also contains hiking trails to for higher heights and sights. The Craggy Pinnacle Trail is one example of a hike to stunning panoramic views of the mountains that, depending on the time of year, are colored by bright fall colors or the stark pink of rhododendron flowers.

Hot Air Balloon

If you want a truly heavenly experience, consider a hot air balloon ride over the city.


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My passion and interest for food began the minute my mum placed an over-sized apron over my head, stood me on a chair and out a wooden spoon into my hand.

When I was very young Mum and Dad had an allotment and grew fruit and vegetables.  That is where I learnt where food came from and how it was grown.  I’m passionate about locally sourcing products and supporting local small businesses.

I’ve been a head cook for the last seven years at a local farm shop and cafe. I’ve been making cakes and catering for small parties for the last few years and now its the right time to launch my business.

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Young producers challenge “dominant media narratives” of their community

During the summer months you may have seen young photo-journalists focusing an eagle and a ready lens on their Northside neighborhood. These are no idle sightseers, paparazzi or voyeurs, these young people have been participants in the Digital Divide Documentary Empowerment Project. That’s a heavy duty name for a fun and educational project that’s about to premier a professional-level documentary depicting issues of inequity in North Minneapolis. The young artists’ cameras and keen eyes tell a story described as a challenge to “dominant media narratives about the community.”

Forbidden Fruit: Hidden Gems of the Northside will premiere on Tuesday, September 16, 6:30 p.m. at the Capri Theater, 2027 West Broadway Avenue in North Minneapolis. The event is free and open to the public. The documentary will be shown later on local and regional cable access channels.

The Digital Divide Project is a program of CURA: The Center for Urban and Regional Affairs, the civic technology incubator at the University of Minnesota. For more information contact Kristen Murray, program developer 612 625 7560 — better yet, catch a sneak preview on Facebook! It’ll leave you wanting more!

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  1. I love your posts. We recently moved to Minneapolis after living for St. Paul for decades. I am learning a lot about my new city from your posts.

    Are you aware of any classes for newcomers to Minneapolis? I’m thinking of a “Minneapolis 101” kind of class which covers a bit of history, the street system, basics of government, etc.

    Thanks very much, Mary

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Holiday Makeup Look | 1 Silver Glitter and Red Lips

Christmas is right around the corner and that means Christmas parties! Especially if you belong to a church! Man, do we really like to celebrate Christmas for some reason 😉

And the holidays are a great time to get glam! Think sparkle, shimmer, glitter, and red lipstick 💄 That was the inspiration for this look! I wanted something pretty and extra but still simple to do. I went with timeless winged liner, a pearly highlight, and contoured cheeks. And while my (overdrawn) lips are obviously eye catching, the real fun is in the glittery silver eyeshadow!

To achieve this look, I used all of my typical complexion products. The Mary Kay foundation, concealer, translucent powder, and sheer mineral pressed powder. I know it may seem like I’m always using the same products and that’s because I am – you don’t fix what ain’t broken, girlfriend!

For contour I used the Tarte Pro Glow palette. The shade of that powder contour is to DIE FOR! And for blush I used the Mary Kay blush in Shy.

Now onto the fun stuff…

Firstly, just to finish off my face, that stunning, beaming highlight you see is the shade Stunner from the same Tarte palette. I picked some of it up with my brush, spayed the brush down with setting spray and applied it quite heavily. Normally I like a more subdued highlight, but the holidays is a perfect time to really go all out!

For my eyes, I just did some light eye contouring in the crease. I used the Mary Kay eye colors in Hazelnut and Driftwood. Anything neutral and close to your skin tone will do. Then I packed some glitter glue onto my eye lid. I used one by ELF, but NYX has a great one as well. Then, using my finger, I pressed this Ulta Glitter Eye Top Coat in Put A Ring On It over the glitter glue. Be warned – this has tons of fall out, so do your eyes before your face makeup so you can clean up the glitter with a make up wipe. Even with all the mess, the sparkling effect it gives is 100% worth it!

Then I opted for some winged eye liner – classic, timeless, and fancy shmancy. I used my trusty Mary Kay liquid liner pen. It took me a few coats to cover the glitter, which is totally normal, but it got the job done.

On my under eye I just smudged some of the same two eye shadow shades under there. This look is dramatic enough that it needs something there, but I didn’t want anything to draw attention away from the glitter and red lips.

Last thing for my eyes was mascara. I used my trusty and well-loved Mary Kay mascaras.

My lips – oh my goodness! Do you see these babies?! I feel like I got the perfect overdraw! It’s enough that they look bigger, but not too crazy. At least not in my opinion – you may think I look like a clown for all I know! But I used the NYX Liquid Suede in Kitten Heels. It’s a gorgeous, blue-based red (so it makes your teeth look extra white!) with a hint of pink in it. It’s a perfect shade for the holidays! And the formula is comfortable, long wearing, and safe for eating and drinking. Like, don’t go eating a greasy hamburger with it, but it would definitely survive the finger foods at holiday parties.

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Final Thoughts

I love how this look turned out! Fairly simple to begin with and you could even minimize it even further if you don’t want to contour or highlight your cheeks. And I adore the fact that both the eyes and lips stand out but don’t compete with one another.

Keep your eyes peeled for more holiday looks!

If you plan on recreating this look for yourself, please share on your social platforms so that you can easily find it. Thank you so, so, SO MUCH for being here!

Question of the Day:

What’s your favorite lipstick to wearing during the holidays?

Check out my recent posts about makeup!

The Cost of my Daily Makeup Routine

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  1. Yes to all the Christmas parties! I love this time of year. It’s so fun to get dressed up and have an excuse to wear red lipstick all the time! Your makeup looks incredible, and speaking of lips, that lip color is amazing! Any lip shade that makes my teeth look whiter is a winner in my book.

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