![]() And she said, 'How have you been?' And that just killed me inside because I was like, 'What do you mean how have I f**king been? Where have you been?'" "She came out during soundcheck and she looked at me, hugged me. When he released his album Portraits in 2019, Chance made one last appearance on Ellen's show. He found himself drawn back to making music after the change of pace of college though, where he was able to experience music in a different light. He said she told him she was proud of him on-air, but didn't even speak to him backstage.Īfter that EP, Chance decided to "retire" from music, choosing to attend the University of Tulsa and major in history as a way to give a big old metaphorical "middle finger to the industry." ![]() In 2019, Chance returned to Ellen to promote his latest project.Ĭhance released the single "Somewhere Over My Head" in 2015, at the age of 18, and appeared on Ellen's show to promote the EP. She wouldn’t even ask, 'How are you doing? How are you holding up?' It was just like, 'Here’s what we’re going to talk about. Of her behavior during these appearances, he said: "Whenever I would come on the show, it was such a fake smile. When he tried calling her, he never got a response.ĭespite having been dropped like a hot rock, Chance has appeared on Ellen's show several times since 2012. "She would come in and look at a rack, yell at stylists, berate people in front of me and say, ‘This is what you’re wearing on the show.' She was just degrading to people."Īllegations of Ellen creating a toxic work environment have come from others as well, including several former employees, with one referring to her as "manipulative and opportunistic."Īfter Chance's 2012 project on eleveneleven tanked, he said that Ellen "completely abandoned" him, as did his management team and publicist. "My whole week, my whole month, my whole year could change one text message from her."Ĭhance said she would even go so far as to control what he was allowed to wear. She exerted a lot of control over his career and his life. She also set Chance up with all of the professional assistance he could need: 2 managers, a publicist, a booking agent, a brand agent.ĭuring the months after first signing Chance, Ellen was always there for him but, as time wore on and Chance grew busier with touring, she grew more domineering. ![]() We’re going to do this together."Īfter his appearance on the show, Ellen gave Chance a brand new piano and $10,000, and signed him as the first act on her new record label eleveneleven. To Chance, she said: "I’m going to protect you. "I remember her pulling my mom aside and saying, 'You’re never going to have to work again a day in your life.'" Chance talked about how the actor and talkshow host reassured both him and his mother he would be successful. ![]()
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![]() ![]() You get the integrated download and bookmark managers, developer tools, support for incognito instances and other similar features you might be familiar with. It s port s the exact same options as its offspring, including the support for add-ons and themes. ![]() The interface of Chromium is practically identical to that of Chrome. Therefore, you might end up thinking that there are not so many differences in functionality. When running and using Chromium, you will recognize a lot of Chrome in it, which is only normal. Delivers the feature set of an advanced web browser While Chromium is rough down to its core, with much more bugs, Chrome provides users with one of the most reliable web browsers out there, delivering a solid feature set and security-related options. The browser built on the Chromium’s source code is also called Chromium and is updated almost on a daily basis, which is a proof of a much less stable package com par ed to Chrome. Moreover, the data gathering mechanism is implemented by Google’s team in Chrome, while Chromium lacks such reporting capabilities.Īnother difference resides in their stability. On the other hand, Chrome is nowadays one of the giants in the web browsers landscape, based on Chromium, but with additional features and options contributed by Google’s development teams, such as the DRM support or the automatic update system. Chromium vs ChromeĪs Chromium is open-source, many have contributed to its development and various web browsers have been built upon the Chromium’s pillars. While everything in Chromium is also found in its direct descendant Chrome, you should keep in mind that they are two different, but related web browsers. Chromium is the open-source project at the heart of Chrome and many other web browsers, available not just as source code but also as a standalone browser itself. ![]() ![]() It has the magic number of 3 that sets the upper bound for your logging, but I accept that as a compromise for simplicity. Your first argument is your error level, and the second is your message.This then provides the following usage throughout your script: v_print(1, "INFO message")Īnd your script can be called like this: % python verbose-tester.py -v _v_print = lambda *a: None # do-nothing function Help="increase output verbosity (e.g., -vv is more than -v)") Parser.add_argument('-v', '-verbosity', action="count", They have no performance impact whatsoever! See my blog post on _debug_ and -O for a more in-depth discussion.īuilding and simplifying answer, here's what I typically use: v_print = None When run with optimization, Python actually strips those statements out entirely. When run without optimization, these statements are executed (and the if is stripped out, leaving only the body of the statement). If you are willing and able to use the Python -O flag to turn verbosity on and off when launching the "production" version of the script (or set the PYTHONOPTIMIZE environment variable) then the better way is to test the _debug_ flag everywhere you want to print a verbose output: if _debug_: print("Verbosity enabled") verboseprint("look at all my verbosity!", object(), 3) whenever you want to print a "verbose" message. If the user could change the verbosity mode during the run of your program, this would be the wrong approach (you'd need the if in the function), but since you're setting it with a command-line flag, you only need to make the decision once. This way, the function is defined as a do-nothing if verbose mode is off (using a lambda), instead of constantly testing the verbose flag. If you're using Python 3, where print is already a function (or if you're willing to use print as a function in 2.x using from _future_ import print_function) it's even simpler: verboseprint = print if verbose else lambda *a, **k: None (Yes, you can define a function in an if statement, and it'll only get defined if the condition is true!) ![]() Verboseprint = lambda *a: None # do-nothing function # stuff everything to be printed into a single string # Print each argument separately so caller doesn't need to But rather than putting the if in the function, which you might be tempted to do, do it like this: if verbose: ![]() ![]() They are clean dogs and are known to lick themselves clean like a cat. They are generally great with children when they are trained to be not overpowering around the young children. They are kind of dogs that wants to be on your lap all the time. Character and Temperamentīoxers are very affectionate and require companionship. docked tail Mask (face):īlack or “plain” mask or flashy (white marking on face). We currently see around 10-15% of Boxers with tail in our rescue.īoxer with natural tail vs. We also hope to see more natural tail Boxers in general public population. We hope that American Boxer Club as well as American Kennel Club will allow dogs with tails to be show in the near future. By docking their tails we are taking away one of their best communication tool. Dogs use their tails to communicate with each other. In many European countries tail docking is illegal. Boxers with natural tails have long, slender tails. In the United States, tail of a Boxer is generally docked. will eventually make it illegal as well, since it is painful for the young pups, and it only serves a cosmetic purpose. In Europe and many parts of the word ear cropping is illegal, and we hope that U.S. However, this is slowly changing even in U.S. cropping of the ears is it no longer required for shows, judges generally tends to favor cropped ears over natural years still. Cropping of the ears are done when they are young puppies, and taped and bandaged so that they will stand up straight for months. Ears:Įars are either left natural or cropped for show purpose. Please see “About White Boxers” to read more about white boxers. White Boxers check Boxers, which is white with significant patches of fawn or brindle also is not within Boxer standard. ![]() Boxer with more than 1/3 white are called “mismarked” or “parti-colored” since it does not fit within the Boxer standard. Brindle ranges from dark strips on lighter background to “reverse brindle” that looks almost black. Fawn ranges from golden or buff to dark red. Brindle is a black stripe pattern on fawn. There is really only one coat color in Boxers – fawn. The American boxers differ somewhat from the European boxers in that they are generally more slender and sleek compared to the European counterpart that are bread to have stockier appearance.īoxers at the first Boxer exhibition in Munich, Germany 1895 Appearance Coat and Colors:īoxer coat is short and smooth. Boxer breed became popular in United states around 1930’s. The wrinkles on his muzzle were for the purpose of keeping the prey’s blood away from the eyes. Shorter nose was for breathing while holding down the pray for a long time. They wanted strong, energetic dogs with shorter nose. Boxers were bread to assist human in hunting – for holding down prays. Boxers ancestors are thought to be “Brabant Bullenbeisser”, a mastiff type dog that are now extinct. First boxer club was formed in Munich in 1895. Historyīoxers were bred in Germany in the late 1800’s. Boxers are energetic but some can be ok in small living quarters with proper exercise. Many rescue Boxers are smaller in size, but some are much larger. Female are 21‐23 ½ inches tall and weighs 50‐65 Lbs. Boxer standard states males are 23‐25 inches tall and weighs 65‐80 Lbs. ![]() Male and Female boxers differ in sizes somewhat. Boxer is a medium size dog with a square strong built. ![]() ![]() Gueye could be a solid backup option if he can take reps at the four early on. It added former Washington State forward Mouhamed Gueye and Penn State guard Seth Lundy during the Draft. The Hawks would ship Gay, guard TyTy Washington, forward Usman Garuba and a second-round choice to the Oklahoma City Thunder for guard Patty Mills on Saturday.Ītlanta will have plenty of depth at the guard spot after it selected Michigan guard Kobe Bufkin with the 15th pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. The team traded forward John Collins to the Utah Jazz in late June in exchange for forward Rudy Gay and a future second-round pick. Young, center Clint Capela and forward De'Andre Hunter highlight some of the players who could suit up for Atlanta next season. The Hawks have 16 players under contract for the 2023-24 season, according to sports contract and salaries website Spotrac. This means Cap Holds & Exceptions are NOT included in their Total Cap Allocations, and renouncing these figures will not afford them any cap space. If he can continue to work alongside two-time All-Star guard Trae Young and some of the roster's more experienced options, he will have plenty of time to pave the path towards a successful career in Atlanta for the foreseeable future. The Hawks are currently over the league salary cap. Should he accept his player option that year, he will become an unrestricted free agent in 2028. ![]() The Hawks locked down a player who scored 20 points or more 39 times last season until at least the 2027-28 season. Hawks’ biggest roster concern deep into 2023 NBA free agency The team's only title was won 65 years ago when it defeated the Boston Celtics lead by Bob Pettit back in 1958. The Atlanta Hawks re-signed guard Dejounte Murray to a four-year, $120 million contract extension. 67 PLA 64 DEF 56 REB 80 INT 84 POT The Atlanta Hawks is a Tier 2 team on NBA 2K23 Atlanta Hawks on NBA 2K24 Founded in 1946, the Hawks in its history, had won 1 title out of 4 NBA Finals appearances. Now that the dust has settled, what is the best move the Hawks made during the NBA's Free Agency period? Re-signing Dejounte Murray The Phoenix Suns agreed to deals with multiple free agents, including forward Keita Bates-Diop, Drew Eubanks and Yuta Watanabe, in an attempt to add bench depth behind their star-studded starting five. The Cleveland Cavaliers pulled off a sign-and-trade for Heat guard Max Strus on top of adding Philadelphia 76ers forward Georges Niang and re-signing guard Caris LeVert to a two-year, $32 million contract extension. Teams also added key players to strengthen their rosters heading into next season. The Portland Trail Blazers re-signed forward Jerami Grant to a five-year, $160 million contract, keeping a forward who averaged 20.5 points per game for the team last season. ![]() The Indiana Pacers re-signed guard Tyrese Haliburton to a five-year, $260-million contract extension last week. Last season, leadership and camaraderie seemed to be lacking among the Hawks, leading to what appeared to be from the outside looking in a power struggle between Trae Young, Dejounte Murray. ![]() * earnings may include deduction of original cashed earned due to shortened seasonĭrafted by Atlanta (ATL): Round 1 (#17 overall)Ī look at the reported fines & suspensions for Dennis Schröder, and the financial implications.The beginning weeks of the NBA's 2023 Free Agency period were highlighted by teams re-signing some of their most important free agents. This player cannot be traded until Dec 15, 2023.Ī look at the calculated cash earnings for Dennis Schröder, including any upcoming years. Last Monday, we gave our first projection of the Atlanta Hawks roster for the 2022-23 season. ![]() In 2023-24, Schröder will earn a base salary of $12,405,000, while carrying a cap hit of $12,405,000 and a dead cap value of $12,405,000. What a difference one week at Summer League can make. Dennis Schröder signed a 2 year / $25,430,250 contract with the Toronto Raptors, including $25,430,250 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $12,715,125. ![]() ![]() ![]() 15įirst degree family members of patients with a diagnosed AAA are at higher lifetime risk of developing a AAA of up to 20%, 16–18 however, the genetic mechanisms for this are unclear. More rigorous risk scoring systems are being explored. 13,14 Cost effectiveness may be increased by screening those at particularly increased risk of AAA, such as men with a history of smoking, or patients with atherosclerotic risk factors or a family history of AAA. 2–5,12 Considerable variation exists between international screening protocols, with concerns over value and effectiveness. 8–11 Screening with ultrasound in men over the age of 65 years has been demonstrated to reduce aneurysm related mortality in four large trials, including one performed in Western Australia. 12 month AAA rupture risk by diameter AAA diameter (cm)Ĭurrently no formal AAA screening guidelines or programs exist in Australia, unlike Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States. 7 Aneurysms 5.5 cm diameter in men, and >5.0 cm in women, are at significant risk of rupture and should be considered for repair unless major contraindications exist. The natural history is ongoing expansion, with increased risk of rupture as the aneurysm enlarges ( Table 2). Approximately 1000 deaths annually are attributed to aortic aneurysms. The burden of aneurysmal disease seems to be stable in Australia, with approximately 4600 hospital separations for non-ruptured and ruptured AAA each year between 19. 2–5 Established risk factors for AAA include advancing age, male gender, smoking and family history ( Table 1). Abdominal aortic aneurysm affects approximately 4–7% of men and 1–2% of women over the age of 65 years. ![]() Image courtesy Cook Medical, Bloomington NH, USA Abdominal aortic aneurysm Prevalence and natural historyĪbdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is rare in people aged less than 50 years, but prevalence then rises sharply with increasing age. Anatomical reference terms for aortic segments ![]() Making healthy lifestyle changes can help lower your risk of getting an abdominal aortic aneurysm, or stop one from getting bigger.Figure 1. How to lower your risk of getting an abdominal aortic aneurysm If your aneurysm ruptures, you’ll need emergency surgery to treat it. You'll usually need regular scans to see if it's getting bigger. Surgery has risks and side effects which your doctor or surgeon should discuss with you.Ībdominal aortic aneurysms often get bigger over time. surgery to reduce the risk of the aneurysm bursting - this may be done if your AAA is large (5.5cm or bigger), is quickly getting bigger or is painful.medicines to lower your blood pressure and cholesterol level, which may help stop the aneurysm getting bigger.If it's small, lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking and eating healthily may be recommended to help stop it getting bigger. Treatment for an abdominal aortic aneurysm usually depends on how big it is and if you have symptoms. This is called abdominal aortic aneurysm screening. You'll usually be told if you have an aneurysm at the end of the test.Īn ultrasound test is offered to all men when they turn 65, as they're most at risk of getting an abdominal aortic aneurysm. The main test to find out if you have an abdominal aortic aneurysm is an ultrasound scan of your tummy.Ī small device is placed on your tummy and images of the inside of your tummy will be shown on a screen. This is a life-threatening emergency that needs to be treated in hospital as soon as possible. These could be signs of an abdominal aortic aneurysm bursting (rupturing). have pale or grey skin (on brown or black skin this may be easier to see on the palms of the hands or soles of the feet).are struggling to breathe or have stopped breathing.have sudden, severe pain in your tummy or back. ![]() ![]() Readers interested in discovering the best value deal for their global remittance, should use our comparison tool to find out more. This guide has been written in an attempt to present the basic information required for a customer to issue a successful international money transfer, albeit through a bank or with a money transfer service like the ones listed on our companies page. Verify the results of an IBAN converter by using an IBAN checker to make sure the correct bank or financial institution has been selected. How do you convert an IBAN?Īn IBAN converter works much like an IBAN calculator (link to IBAN calculator article) as it uses information such as national bank account number - also known as Basic Bank Account Number or BBAN - to convert bank details into the relevant International Bank Account Number.ĭepending on the country you are located in IBAN conversions will be conducted by requesting some, or all, of the following information:ĭue to technological advancements, free online converter tools are designed to take this limited banking information and convert it into the IBAN required to successfully process cross-border transactions. If you are making an international payment to a bank account in any of the 80 countries that use IBAN numbers, you may be required to provide this information.Īnother globally recognised, standardised method of identification when making international payments is BIC or SWIFT codes: you can find out more about them here.īoth SWIFT codes and IBANs are crucial components of transferring money to a foreign country and both systems have effectively enhanced the process of sending cross-border money transfers.Īn IBAN converter works much like an IBAN calculator as it uses information such as national bank account number - also known as Basic Bank Account Number or BBAN - to convert bank details into the relevant International Bank Account Number. Verifying your beneficiary’s IBAN number will determine the difference between a payment arriving safely at its destination or getting lost in the system.Īlthough the format differs country to country, IBAN numbers will contain the following information: ![]() Qatar International Islamic Bank will not be held liable for any damage or loss of any nature resulting directly or indirectly from entering an incorrect or an invalid account number. ![]() It is used to identify the account of a customer at a bank when sending money from an account in one country to an account overseas. The IBAN generation is based on the account number entered. ![]() An IBAN is an alphanumeric code consisting of the bank name, branch, routing code and account number. The IBAN, or International Bank Account Number, has been designed to reduce transaction errors when transferring money internationally. South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Also in order to achieve a higher standard level of accessibility (AAA) the contrast must be higher than for other levels (AA). Smaller text needs higher contrast than larger or bolder text. There used to be an unique contrast requirement of 4.5:1, but WCAG 2.1 defined different color contrast requirements that depended not only on the colors, but also on the size and weight of the element that is being tested or the level of accessibility to be achieved. What are WCAG color contrast requirements? If both are the exact same color, the contrast ratio will be 1 The highest contrast is between white and black, and exact opposites in the color wheel ( complementary colors) will have high values too. The resulting value of that calculation will go from 1 to 21 (normally represented as 1:1 or 21:1 respectively). The contrast ratio between two colors is calculated using a mathematical function that we will see below. On the web, you want to have (enough) high contrast between the foreground and background colors so they provide a better experience for people with vision impairments and color deficiencies. To put it in a simple way, the contrast between two colors is the difference between both of them. It will allow for some creative process.īut before going to the coding part, let's see some theory.It will help you understand how color contrast works and.There are good reasons to create your own color contrast checker: There are many great online tools that can help you check the color contrast, but in this post I am going to show you how to create your own. In fact, it was the most common problem found in The WebAIM Million analysis, adding up to over 60% of all the issues found. Insufficient color contrast is one of the most common issues when talking about Web Accessibility. ![]() ![]() ![]() Akobian and Alexander Morozevich still use this opening as their main weapon from the black side. It’s excellent for players who like to play strategic positions, though a few variations need tactical ideas as well.Įlite players like GM Viktor Korchnoi and GM Nigel Short have used the French defense extensively. The French Defense is a very solid opening and unlike the Sicilian, isn’t very dynamic. So if you love playing attacking chess, with lots of complications and dynamic ideas, the Sicilian is perfect for you. Because of this, sacrifices are very common in the Sicilian Defense.Īlso, the opening is objectively sound and it can’t be refuted by the computer. In all of those lines, Black’s long-term strategy revolves around counterattack. The line continues with 3…cxd4 4.Nxd4 Nf6 5.Nc3Īnd here Black has a variety of choices including some sharp variations like the Sicilian Dragon(5…g6), Najdorf(5…a6), Classical(5…Nc6) or Scheveningen(5…e6). In the Sicilian Defense, the most popular line is the open variation after 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 d6 3.d4. Today, the biggest exponents of the Sicilian Defense include Maxime Vachier Lagrave and the 2021 World Championship Challenger Ian Nepomniatchchi. ![]() No wonder it has been a go-to weapon for players like Kasparov and Fischer. e4 c5 & offers Black excellent fighting chances. The Sicilian is one of the best openings with the Black pieces. ![]() Play it, see how you do, then come back and learn another. Here are the top 4 opening choices for Black – Choose one and learn it and all the lines well. Opting for the right opening that suits your style of play will help you achieve a comfortable position, where you can play with ease and where ideas come to you naturally. Hence, choosing a good opening from Black is crucial. Here, the play is more dynamic and the chances of inaccuracies are higher. However, this is far from the truth when it comes to players of lower Elo. Traditionally, in elite tournaments, playing from Black and making a draw is considered a good result. At Elite level they may help gain a draw, but for beginners, they provide a good base to go on and attack and win games. The best openings for black pieces when playing as a beginner in chess are the Sicilian defense, French Defense, Grünfeld defense and finally the Slav defense. Making your own structure stable and giving minimum to no chances to White to improve their position is the main goal for Black. Usually, Black’s opening choice revolves around the idea of achieving an equal and solid position, as soon as possible. Black doesn’t have the luxury of the first move that the White does. ⭐⭐⭐ Take 5 minutes to read and improve your chess game ➡️ : This article was first published on, and is Copyright of Ĭhoosing the best opening from Black’s side can be a tedious task. ![]() ![]() ![]() Factors that Affect the Cost of Kingpin Replacement Material These costs are much lower than replacement costs, so repair can often be a more cost-effective decision over replacement. That being said, based on our research, you can expect to pay between $50 to $200 to repair a kingpin. It is hard to give an exact figure for kingpin repair as the costs will vary heavily depending on the kind of metal the kingpin is made from and your mechanic’s hourly rates. If the kingpin is only bent slightly, your mechanic should be able to weld and hammer it back into functional shape. Here is a table showing the average cost of various kingpin replacement parts.ĭepending on the extent of the damage, you may be able to repair a broken kingpin rather than replace it. The typical price range is between $40 on the low end and $200 on the high end. ![]() The average cost for kingpin replacement parts is, on average, $70. So you can replace the part on your own to save money. Labor takes up most of the cost of replacement as it takes a lot of work to disassemble the suspension and the wheel axle. Generally speaking, the actual kingpin parts are fairly cheap. You can also buy the replacement parts and replace them on your own. ![]() Also, it may be hard to find compatible parts for old cars. One important thing to note about kingpin replacement costs is that most modern cars do not have kingpins, but instead use ball joints.Īs such, most cars that require kingpin replacement are old models that may also require other updates and repairs. Your exact costs will differ depending on your car’s make/model and your mechanic’s location. The typical price range is between $600 to $1,200. Overall, you can expect to pay about $1,000 on average to replace a physical kingpin. How Much Does it Cost to Replace a Kingpin? There is a small handful of cars that still use physical kingpins, but these are the exception and not typical. Most modern consumer-brand cars do not have a physical kingpin, but they may have a “virtual” kingpin, which is an axis defined by the orientation and pivot points of the steering knuckle.Īs such, physical kingpins are mostly found in older cars before the 1960s, and larger vehicles such as trailers, RVs, trucks, and other large automobiles. Kingpins exist on cars that have a front axle and allow the stub axles to pivot and rotate while steering the car. The kingpin is an important component of your car’s steering system that serves as the main pivot. Your car may require two or four kingpins, which will further affect costs.Īdditionally, many modern cars do not have a physical kingpin, though certain parts may still be referred to as a “kingpin.” What Does a Kingpin Do? Luxury brands and high-performance vehicles will be more expensive to fix. ![]() The typical price range is between $600 to $1,200, though certain models of cars may cost up to $1,500+ to replace. On average, you can expect to pay about $1,000 to replace a kingpin. Like any car part, kingpins wear down over time and will need to be replaced. The kingpin (not to be confused with the crime lord Kingpin from Marvel comics) helps control your wheels pivoting. Kingpins are an often-neglected piece of your car’s steering system. ![]() |
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