![]() Kawaii supplies are the best for anyone who wants to add a little bit of fun and personality to their daily life. However, you should also care about whether the product or material is done by Uyghurs from the concentration camps (You can check HERE, click “Call to action” then select the category to see brands to avoid), child labor, or anyone working under unfair terms. If you are into handmade crafting, indie aesthetic products, personalization and the concept of zero waste, you can spend some hours in our DIY session or visit Etsy to get inspiration for kawaii things on a budget.ĭelivery time is usually the fastest when ordering from Amazon or local stores. Or travel to Japan to buy the latest Japanese kawaii stuff from the famous Harajuku area of Tokyo. If you want to buy black room decorations at the lowest sale price (and do not care about copyright issues) then you can even explore sources like Shein, AliExpress or Wish.Īnother good idea to support small businesses is to shop from your local stores. In fact, most items can be purchased at a cheaper price on Amazon or eBay. If you want to buy cute kawaii stuff at the lowest sale price You can find a lot of black accessory websites. You can find a lot of kawaii accessory websites. If you are looking for even more cute & kawaii gift ideas for soothing your loved ones, check out these particular guides. If you have more information that might help me along the way, please leave it in a comment. I hope all of you bear with me as I learn more about the world of collectible figures and become a more knowledgeable source for you. Finally, it’s a good idea to read the reviews of other customers to get an idea of what the clothes are like in person (You can click the images below to see the reviews). If they’re not, they may not last very long. ![]() Another thing to look for is whether the clothes are made of good quality materials. It’s also important to check the return policy in case the clothes don’t fit properly. ![]() Make sure to read the sizing chart carefully and compare it to your own measurements. There are a few things to keep in mind when buying clothes online. Here we included some of our best finds on Amazon. You can find stores that specialize in Japanese and Korean fashion, as well as general clothing stores that carry a wide range of kawaii styles. There are many places to buy pastel kawaii clothes online. ![]()
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![]() ![]() One of such instances is her picture from high school, where she is seen dressed up as a dancer with her dancing team. Julia Ioffe’s parents enjoying their fine dinner (Source: Instagram)Īlso, she occasionally shares throwbacks pictures reminiscing her days during high school and college. Of course, they are not teenagers, but their happy faces do radiate that teenager glow. She paired the pictures with a sweet caption in a funny tone that read, After all, she is not that private about her personal life, excluding her dating life.įlaunting her relationship with her parents, Michael Ioffe and Olga Ioffe, she shared their adorable pictures of having a fun family dinner time. It's almost like her Instagram handle is a photo gallery of her personal life with her loved ones. ![]() No matter how secretive she is of her love life, her socials are filled with quality times with her beloved friends and family members. However, besides her confusing post on her love life, she is yet to spill the tea on her secretive partner, and well her followers are patiently waiting for the day when she will finally introduce her husband. In the post, she referred to Ahmed Angel, a model, as her boyfriend, but it is unclear whether she was serious or simply joking. ![]() She is not known to have a husband yet, but her Twitter post from 2013 had her followers confused if she was in a relationship. Well, Julia’s bitterness towards weddings is understandable, but does that mean she is not into getting married? ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() So, if the selected place seems not enough, you can start the second (third, n-b). Recall that the Yandex policy allows you to start an unlimited number of boxes, and therefore disks. We can proceed to work (installation of the application, configuration and sharing files). If you still dont have a Yandex account, click Register to create one. On the next page we see the Yandex Disc Web Interface.We look at the very top, find a link "Disk" And go through it. After pressing, we get into your new mailbox.In the window that opens, scan the QR code. Check the data and click on a large yellow button with the inscription "Register". Enter the username you used to register your Yandex ID, and click Log in.If the numbers are correct, the confirmation will automatically. ![]() We are waiting for the call of the robot, which will inform us the code, or SMS with the code to be entered into the corresponding field.Then you specify the phone number and click "Confirm the number". On the next page, enter your name and surname, come up with login and password.Yandex has relied on several logos since its renaming, with the first logo created by Arkady Volozh and debuted in 1997 on ndex.Site and ndex.CD products, even before the announcement of the Yandex search engine. We can help you much more quickly if you use other sections of Help for Yandex.Disk. Please don't use this form to report problems. If you have ideas how to improve Yandex.Disk, please use the form below to tell us. First of all, you need to go to the main page of the Yandex and click the button "Get mail". The Yandex logo appears in numerous settings to identify the search engine company. We'd like to know what features you need in Yandex.Disk.Therefore, consider this process in detail. In fact, under the registration of the disc, the creation of the mailbox on Yandex is meant. This process for Yandex disk occurs simply enough. Registration Yandex Discīefore you start using the cloud, you must first create it (register). This document, titled Yandex.XML Service License (hereinafter referred to as the License), describes the terms of use established by Limited Liability Company YANDEX (hereinafter Yandex) for the Yandex. A convenient free cloud storage, with which you can exchange files with friends and colleagues, store the data to which you need to have access from any place, create and edit documents and images. ![]() ![]() It is full of citrus flavor and sweetness and it’s ideal for brunch and summer parties. The most common recipe of this fine drink calls for three ingredients: tequila, orange juice and grenadine syrup.
![]() ![]() Its walls and floor were glass, and before shooting started 100 chorus girls took two weeks to practice their routines in it. Instead of filming numbers from fixed angles, he set his cameras into motion on custom built booms and monorails and if necessary, cut through the studio roof to get the right shot.īerkeley used a 40 x 80 foot (12.2 x 24.4 meter) swimming pool that filled an entire soundstage. The lyrics of the song use the phrase "I'm calling you - oo-oo-oo" in much the same way as the Indian Love Call from the operetta Rose-Marie.īerkeley realized that screen choreography involved the placement and movement of the camera as well as the dancers. It features a water ballet of chorus girls diving and swimming into the water in elaborate geometric and floral patterns. It was featured in an extravagant choreographic arrangement in the film Footlight Parade by Busby Berkeley that features his trademark human waterfall, with vocal performances by Dick Powell and Ruby Keeler. Most recently, Pixar used the concept of spectacle and kaleidoscopic dance patterns to shock and awe audiences in Happy Feet (2006), an animated musical about a tap dancing penguin." By a Waterfall" is a 1933 song with music by Sammy Fain and lyrics by Irving Kahal. For instance, the end scene of The Three Caballeros (1944), set to the tune “You Belong to My Heart” features live-action footage of chorus-line dancers displayed in several kaleidoscopic positions.Īn example of Berkeley's influence on Beauty and the Beastīerkeley’s influence can also be seen with the dancing animals during Simba’s “I Just Can’t Wait to be King” sequence in The Lion King(1994) and with the dancing dinnerware in the “Be Our Guest” sequence of Beauty and the Beast (1991).Īn example of Berkeley's influence on Disney's The Lion King Many popular animated films, particularly those from Walt Disney’s production studios allude to Berkeley’s dance sequences in their own animated choreography. In all of these films, Berkeley used hundreds of dancers to create awe-inspiring, geometric spectacles.Īnother example of Berkeley's work Influence on Animation ![]() Some of his most famous works include 42nd Street (1933), Gold Diggers of 1933 (1933), and Footlight Parade (1933). The result was so visually stunning that Berkeley was given a seven year contract, and would continue to contribute musical numbers to almost all of the major productions coming out of Warner Brothers during the 1930s. Unsatisfied with the protocol wherein choreographers created dance sequences, but had little control over camera placement and editing choices, Berkeley convinced film producer Samuel Goldwyn to allow him to try his hand at directing. īerkeley was known for his single-camera takes, which he developed during his first stint as a director. Born in Los Angeles, California as William Berkeley Enos, he served in World War I as a director of parade drills most credit his involvement with the military for the patterns that would categorize his later work. Best known for his kaleidoscopic dance sequences, Busby Berkeley (1895-1976) was a highly-influential director and choreographer of movie musicals. ![]() ![]() State Road 528 at the Beachline toll plaza.State Road 528 at the Dallas toll plaza.State Road 429 at the Independence toll plaza.State Road 429 at the Forest Lake toll plaza.State Road 417 at the Curry Ford toll plaza.State Road 417 at the University toll plaza.State Road 417 at the Boggy Creek toll plaza.State Road 417 at the John Young Parkway toll plaza.State Road 408 at the Pine Hills toll plaza.State Road 408 at the Hiawassee toll plaza.State Road 408 at the Conway toll plaza.The Reload Lanes are located at the toll plazas below: Visit the drive-up customer service lanes seven days a week from 6 AM to 8 PM. Or, you can also get a Uni in any of the following ways: Credit/debit card to activate your account with a minimum of $10 in prepaid tolls and pay for Uni.License plate number(s) and state where issued.Make sure you have the following information on hand: How do I get a Uni?Ĭlick your choice of Uni above, click “New Customer,” and follow the steps to create your E-PASS account and purchase Uni. Reload Lanes are open seven days a week from 6 AM to 8 PM. Visit the drive-up customer service lanes located at the State Road 408 Conway toll plaza, State Road 417 John Young Parkway toll plaza and State Road 429 Forest Lake Main toll plaza. 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![]() ![]() Red Spotted and White Image source: Instagram Cream-Spotted Image source: Rumpl TeezaĪlso known as "peaches and cream," cream-spotted Maine Coon cats have buff orange spots in the background of snowy white fur. The spots look even more distinctive in contrast to the solid fluff. ![]() Tabby and White Image source: InstagramĪ tabby and white coat refers to any kitty that has tabby patterning with a pure white ruff, feet, and underside. The swirls of black on a smokey background often include a surprising splay of spotting on their white bellies. The silver-patched classic tabby coat will look familiar if you've ever sliced into a freshly-baked marble cake. Silver-Patched Classic Image source: Instagram Interestingly, torbies tend to be slightly more aggressive than other coat colors. Torbie is a portmanteau of "tortoiseshell" and "tabby." This Maine Coon variety is something to behold, as it has classic tortie spots combined with tabby striping. The moniker comes from the splotches of red, brown, black, and cream that resemble its namesake reptiles' protective outer shell. Similarly to the calico, tortoiseshell cats are typically female. One of the most popular spotted Maine Coon cat colors is brown spotted tabby, as they often have hypnotic yellow eyes with speckles of emerald green. Some mutations cause exceptions to the rule, though. Males can have the trait, but because it's recessive, it only appears when the mother and father pass it down on the X chromosome. Calico Image source: InstagramĬalico, which is primarily white with intensely pigmented patches of scarlet and black, is one of the most exciting coat colors because it's almost exclusive to females! ![]() Red broken mackerel coats are quite eye-catching, thanks to the pinkish-red undercoat with a smattering of distinctive dusty-orange markings. Red Broken Mackerel Image source: I nstagram Their gunmetal gray coats boast a gorgeous arrangement of inky black dots and stripes. One of the most stunning spotted Maine Coon cats are the silver broken mackerel tabby. Silver Broken Mackerel Image source: Instagram Read on to learn more about 21 cute, spotted Maine Coon cat coat variations you won't be able to resist going ga-ga over: 1. In some cases, these dots are smaller or centralized in a single area, but others have more prominent patches that showcase a splotch of pigment on their otherwise solid coats. While there isn't a breed standard for true rosettes, as seen on the Bengal, Egyptian Mau, and Ocicat, these long-haired fluffballs manage to produce random spots of color. However, coat patterns and colors sometimes practice codominance, with both showing together in a fireworks show of stripes, spots, and splashes of pigment, which is often the case in the dotty versions of the breed. In most cases, one feature is dominant, while the other is recessive or “hidden.” This miracle of genetics is thanks to several parent-passed traits, such as broken mackerel tabby, classic tabby, tortoiseshell, and van patterning. It's a striking look that is relatively rare in the breed compared to tabby striping and solids with white patches. Spotted Maine Coon cats have rounded areas of color distinct from the rest of the fur. These guidelines include rules for every part of the breed's body, from the shade of pink on their paw pads to the depth of shading on the individual hairs. Silver Broken Mackerel Torbie and WhiteĪccording to the Cat Fancier Association, there are more than 80 different coat color and pattern combinations considered breed "official" for Maine Coons. They also sport luxurious coats that run the gamut of patterns and colors to sweeten the deal, offering seemingly endless variety for the owner with a particular "look" in mind. As one of the largest cat breeds, Maine Coons pack a lot of love into their 30-inch (76 cm) long frame. ![]() ![]() If one is denturing proteins in the mash for any reason (wrong pH will do it too) then the efficiency will drop resulting in a lower than expected OG and you will likely end up with a high FG as you will have a lot of dextrins left due to inefficient conversion Of course this was not fermented and yeast change the proteins during fermentation, both by modifying the one in the wort as well as secreting new ones The only real difference I noted was maybe the bubbles became a little more coarse - but it still foamed well. It would always foam up, at least for the 2 weeks or so I did this. I had a bottle of wort that I would shake a couple times a day a work. The question is can these unfolded proteins reform a foam once the foam has settled, or is it new protein that make it foam again, which then could get used up eventually. Formation of foam involves unfolding of the proteins. I'm inclined to believe this, but I haven't seen a study. I've heard the don't shake as once foam is made the proteins will never foam again story. One property thankfully that some of the brewing enzymes do have that most other enzymes don't have is a very good thermal stability. Wort is not some magic solution to which normal protein stability rules do not apply. If you create a lot of foam during mashing, you are losing enzyme activity.Ī quick search on handling protein solutions (of which wort is) in order to maintain enzymatic activity. That does not exist in the mash tun (or in whipped cream). The exception would be in a living cell where there is machinery to refold some denatured proteins. Once in this state, the proteins will never regain their enzymatic activity. ![]() Every biochemist who works with protein knows this and are very careful when mixing protein solutions.Ĭream has protein in it, so does wort, both will form nice stable foams if you mix it vigorously enough. (just how stable depends on the protein). Have it in a solution and start to beat it, as long as there is enough protein in the solution, it will form a stable foam. ![]() ![]() ![]() However, it is not impossible for a payment from an employer to an employee to be considered a gift given for personal reasons if it “is completely unrelated to the employment relationship and reflects no expectation of a business benefit,” the Tax Court stated. ![]() ![]() Payments from an employer to an employee are generally includable in gross income. She received a payment of $160,000 from the company and claimed the money was a gift from the owner, who was a “close acquaintance.” The company reported the amount to the taxpayer and the IRS as miscellaneous income on a Form 1099. In one Tax Court case, a taxpayer worked as the president of an electronics manufacturing company in Seattle, Washington. It is usually difficult to prove in the context of an employer-employee relationship that a gift was given with no business purpose. However, the Supreme Court ruled that the transfer was not a gift but was a payment for “past services, or an inducement for him to be of further service in the future.” Meanwhile, the taxpayer did not include the value of the car in his income because he considered it a gift. The company later deducted the cost as a business expense on its corporate tax return. The information turned out to be valuable and the company rewarded the taxpayer with a Cadillac automobile. In that case, an individual taxpayer gave the names of potential customers to a company that he often did business with. Supreme Court established that a transfer only constitutes a tax-free gift if it is made through “detached and disinterested generosity” or “out of affection, respect, admiration, charity or like impulses.” ( Duberstein, 363 U.S. What if a supervisor gives a personal gift to an employee?ĭecades ago, in a landmark case, the U.S. Annual gifts of up to $14,000 per recipient are exempt from gift tax implications under the gift tax exclusion. In contrast, gifts from one individual to another are not taxable to the recipient. The value of the gifts must be reported on the employee’s Form W-2 for that year. In other words, the gifts are subject to both income tax and employment taxes. Usually, employees will face a tax bill for your generosity.īackground: Unlike gifts made on a personal level, gifts from an employer to employee (outside the context of employment) are generally taxable to the recipient as supplemental wages. Do you want to be extra-generous to employees who are doing a good job? Bonuses and gifts can be an effective motivational tool, but be aware of all the tax consequences. ![]() ![]() Lurking enemies such as the Twin Victims – yes, thats two groaning baby heads stuck together who walk around on two legs – make for horribly toe curling exploration, and there's a true sense of madness to proceedings. ![]() Holes in the wall, terrifying subways, and a horrendous area known as the water prison – it's an exercise in genuinely uncomfortable horror. Following Henry Townsend as he attempts to escape his gradually more haunted apartment, it's an instantly uncomfortable experience. Konami has assured us that this isn't true, that The Room was always meant to be part of the franchise – but just very different in terms of tone. ![]() Rumor has it that The Room was originally a standalone title that got integrated into the Silent Hill series towards the end of its development. And spoiler: not only does getting closer make the monsters creepier, but Homecoming uses Alex's background to unfurl the difficulty of returning to mundane suburbia after a traumatic military service. A former soldier, Alex Shepherd is uniquely equipped to deal with Silent Hill's twisted menagerie. Ignoring the fact that Homecoming was oddly the one Silent Hill game where everyone suddenly cared about the combat (as if we hadn't tolerated a sloppy pipe-swinging sim all this time), it stands out for actually having the first protagonist who would really be able to fight. A combat system? In Silent Hill? Unbelievable. At its outset, everything about Homecoming seemed to trigger the skeptics alarm: it would be developed by a western studio, it would be published on multiple platforms, and it would introduce a new combat system. Silent Hill: Homecomingįar from the return to form that its title implied, Silent Hill: Homecoming brushed aside many of the franchises conventions, even if it didn't wave away that dreadful fog. Basically, Origins is a fine game if you're absolutely craving some Silent Hill action. As the name implies, Travis experiences the events that precede the original Silent Hill, so you get the thrill of seeing those familiar characters again and then the dull realization that they don't do anything new. Origins stars a troubled middle-age trucker named Travis Grady, who is drawn to Silent Hill by a mysterious entity and must battle his way through both a quiet fog world and a grizzly Otherworld. ![]() While there's nothing inherently wrong with it, it doesn't offer much that the rest of the series hasn't already done better and with more soul. Silent Hill 2 is the one with Pyramid Head, Shattered Memories is the one with motion controls, and The Room is that weird one, you know, with the ghosts? Silent Hill: Origins however, can't be described as much more than the one that's there. Most of the Silent Hill games can be characterized in a handful of words. ![]() |
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