![]() Members of a few races are Small (between 2 and 4 feet tall), which means that certain rules of the game affect them differently. SizeĬharacters of most races are Medium, a size category including creatures that are roughly 4 to 8 feet tall. For example, if you play a young or very old character, your age could explain a particularly low Strength or Constitution score, while advanced age could account for a high Intelligen ce or Wisdom. You can choose any age for your character, which could provide an explanation for some of your ability scores. This information can help you decide how old your character is at the start of the game. The age entry notes the age when a member of the race is considered an adult, as well as the race’s expected lifespan. Ability Score IncreaseĪ race that has this trait increases one or more of a character’s ab ility scores. The following entries appear among the traits o f most races. The description of each race includes racial traits that are common to members of that race. It’s worthwhile to consider why your character is different, as a helpful way to think about your character’s background and personality. These details are suggestions to help you think about your character adventurers can deviate widely from the norm for their race. Each race’s description in this section includes information to help you roleplay a character of that race, including personality, physical appearance, and features of society. Your character race not only affects your ability scores and traits but also provides the cues for building your character’s story. For example, a halfling could be a good choice for a sneaky rogue, a dwarf makes a tough warrior, and an elf can be a master of arcane magic. When making this decision, keep in mind the kind of character you want to play. It establishes fundamental qualities that exist throughout your character’s adventuring career. Your choice of race affects many different aspects of your character. Drow, a subrace of elves, are a lso uncommon. Dragonborn, gnomes, half-elves, half-orcs, and tieflings are less common as adventurers. Dwarves, elves, halflings, and humans are the most common races to produce the sort of adventurers who make up typical parties. Not every intelligent race of the multiverse is appropriate for a player-controlled adventurer. Your character belongs to one of t hese peoples. Humans are the most common people in the worlds of D&D, but they live and work alongside dwarves, elves, halflings, and countless other fantastic species. And there, well out of the sunlight, is a lone drow - a fugitive from the subterranean expanse of the Underdark, trying to make his way in a world that fears his kind. Half-elves and half-orcs live and work alongside humans, without fully belonging to the races of either of their parents. A group of gnomes laughs as one of them activates a clever wooden toy that moves of its own accord. Scattered among these common peoples are less numerous folk: a hulking dragonborn here, pushing his way through the crowd, and a sly tiefling there, lurking in the shadows with mischief in her eyes. ![]() Buildings in myriad architectural styles display the diverse origins of their inhabitants.Īnd the people themselves - people of varying size, shape, and color, dressed in a dazzling spectrum of styles and hues - represent many different races, from diminutive halflings and stout dwarves to majestically beautiful elves, mingling among a variety of human ethnicities. The smells of cooking in dozens of different cuisines mingle with the odors of crowded streets and poor sanitation. Voices chatter in countless different languages. Monstrous Compendium Vol 3: Minecraft CreaturesĪ visit to one of the great cities in the worlds of Dungeons & Dragons - Waterdeep, the Free City of Greyhawk, or even uncanny Sigil, the City of Doors - overwhelms the senses.
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![]() Finely chop trimmings (can be done in food processor, pulsing machine until finely chopped but is better done by hand).ģ. Trim tenderloin of silver skin and fat and remove narrow end and upper lobe at large end. Trim leek, split lengthwise, and wash under cold running water, bending back layers to remove all grit between. Whole thyme sprigs or flat-leaf parsley, for garnishġ.¾ cup dry white wine or dry white vermouth.About 1 cup homemade chicken broth or low-sodium canned broth.½ cup thinly sliced scallions or other slender green onions.¼ cup finely chopped shallots or yellow onion (about 1 small shallot or half a small onion).Pork tenderloin is often not long on flavor, but thyme and prosciutto really bring out the best in it and give it a really lovely fresh spring lift. Rolled Pork Tenderloin with Prosciutto and Thyme Stuffing Regardless of the type you use and how you use it, this herb is the very essence of the season and we ought to enjoy it to the fullest while we can. There are a number of varieties of this herb, but unless you grow your own, the only one you’re likely to find specifically labeled in the market is lemon thyme, which doesn’t exactly taste like lemon, but does have a citrusy tang. If the food is going to marinate for several hours or overnight, use dried instead of fresh thyme in that marinade and save yourself the pain. So, in dishes that do undergo that long simmer, follow my friend’s lead and use dried thyme. In short, going to the trouble of stripping fresh leaves for a long-simmering sauce or stew is a waste of time (no pun intended). I have a young friend who hates stripping thyme leaves so much he uses only dried thyme, saying the price he will pay in flavor is still worth it.īut here’s yet another tip: Once they cook for more than an hour, fresh herbs lose their edge anyway and taste no different from a dried one. ![]() All you have to do is take out the stem and throw it away. ![]() It’ll lend all the flavor it’s going to, and the leaves will start to fall off the stem by themselves, saving you the trouble. If you still find stripping it too tedious for words, then here’s another tip: If the dish simmers for at least half an hour but less than an hour, throw in the thyme stem and all. Well, if they really have a palate sensitive enough to detect bitterness in the minuscule amount of stem that will end up in the pot, then bless their hearts. I’m aware that there are dainty food writers who claim the stem can be a little bitter. There’s no way to make stripping its tiny leaves from its often fragile stems fun.īut here’s a tip: If the stem is tender enough to break when you’re stripping off the leaves, it’s tender enough to chop up and stir into the pot. The fly in the ointment for this herb is that it’s arguably the most tedious of them all to deal with. ![]() It’s also a great match for chicken, pork and shellfish, especially shrimp. It enhances most spring produce, such as asparagus, artichokes, green peas, leeks, scallions and the early yellow squash that are coming into our markets now. In Greece, spring lamb that has fed on wild thyme is a seasonal delicacy, and is for many an essential part of the Easter feast.īut lamb isn’t the only thing that pairs well with this lovely herb. Fresh thyme is surely one of the loveliest flavors of spring. Any estimates given are subject to change and are dependent on time and method of payment, product availability, and turnaround times of shipping companies. 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If you have a smart home setup, Google Assistant can be used to control various connected devices. Simply say, “Send a message to Mom saying I’ll be there soon” or “Call John on speakerphone.” Google Assistant will execute the command using your preferred messaging or calling app. ![]() You can send text messages, make calls, or even initiate video calls. ![]() Managing your communication tasks becomes effortless with Google Assistant. ![]() You can ask for directions by saying, “Navigate to the nearest coffee shop” or “How long will it take to drive to work?” It can provide real-time traffic updates and suggest alternate routes to help you reach your destination faster. When you’re on the go, Google Assistant can be a reliable travel companion. Stay informed about the weather conditions in your area by asking Google Assistant questions like “What’s the weather like today?” or “Will it rain tomorrow?” It can also provide forecasts for specific locations or upcoming days, keeping you prepared for any outdoor plans. You can simply say, “Set an alarm for 7 am,” “Remind me to call John at 2 pm,” or “Set a timer for 10 minutes.” The assistant will promptly carry out your command. Google Assistant can assist you with a range of general tasks, such as setting alarms, reminders, and timers. This wake phrase alerts the assistant to listen to your request and respond in line with your command. To initiate a chat with Google Assistant, you simply need to say “Hey Google” or “OK Google” followed by your command. When in doubt, ask an herbalist “How much should I take…?” and you’ll find differing answers. The adult dosage of plantain tincture is 1 ml, not more than 3 times a day. Leave it to sit for 4-6 weeks in a dark place. Label the jar and seal with a tight-fitting lid. The need to be exact does not apply, use your intuition and wise judgement, as plant properties will vary from specimen to specimen and season to season. Pour in the vodka (grain or potato-based) or brandy (fruit-based) in a 2:1 ratio (2 parts alcohol, 1 part fresh plantain). Rip the plantain leaves by hand, or grind them in a mortar and pestle (wet or dry), and add them to a sterilized jar. Using what grows locally is one of our first rules of foraging, and in this case it is useful to know that they have very similar properties and can be used interchangeably, as well as by combining their powers. ![]() Harvest fresh plantain flowers (broadleaf and/or ribwort). Here’s our step-by-step recipe for creating a plantain tincture: Step 1 It takes just 2 ingredients to make a tincture: plantain leaves and alcohol. Simply add the herb to a strong alcohol and let it sit for a month, in a dark place, then strain and use only as necessary. There are several ways to go about preparing a tincture, but the basics are essentially the same. How to make a plantain tinctureĪ healing tincture made of plantain leaves is often used to treat sore throats and dry coughs, just as it helps boost immunity, especially during the colder months. However, if you are drying them for later use, rinse when necessary and hang them to dry in bundles, or use a dehydrator in case you have one. If you are using the leaves fresh, proceed as the recipe you are following indicates. You can do this either by hand, or with garden scissors. Pick up a copy of this book to dive deeper into the matter: The Forager’s Harvest: A Guide to Identifying, Harvesting and Preparing Edible Wild Plants How to harvest plantainĪfter you have identified the plantain leaves, and observed just how much there is to harvest, all you have to do now, is to remove the leaves from the base of the plant. ![]() So, how does one get started with opening up to the wonders of this nature’s apothecary?ĭevelop a keen interest in plants, then find a safe, chemical-free place to forage, and start snipping and plucking away! Plantago lanceolata (ribwort plantain) and Plantago major (broadleaf or greater plantain) are edible garden weeds that not only have numerous health benefits, they also happen to be highly underused in modern times. Broadleaf plantain grows between grass and clover. Chances are good that you will recognize it, even if you have never used it before. ![]() We are referring to the plantain that is not related to the banana in any way. Some of our favorites that we eat and/or drink regularly as herbal teas, are dandelion leaf, goosefoot, nettle, raspberry leaf, horse tail and, of course, plantain. They are to be found in meadows, forests, even our own backyards! And we should never underestimate their potential. Healing herbs and wild medicines are all around us. ![]() This really comes in handy if you want to save photographs that someone has shared with you, since they will already be in personalized folders. Hangouts also allows you to save records of your conversations with each user. In other words, you can start talking to someone while using your computer, continue the conversation on your iPad, and finish it from your Android smartphone. One of the most interesting features included in Hangouts is that you can use the service from any device, picking up a conversation right where you left off. You can connect with up to ten people at a time, just press a button and voilà: instant video chat. Just like in Google Talk, you can change your text-based conversation for a videoconference at any moment. You don't even have to be logged in to receive a message from another user. Thanks to these new features, Hangout makes it possible to better express yourself with all kinds of visual material, like photographs and emoticons (emoji), of which you'll have hundreds to choose from.Īs you would expect from an instant messaging client, Hangout allows you to see which of your friends are logged in, when they're typing, and when your previous messages have been read. The application replaces the venerable 'Google Talk', adding some new features to the classic messaging tool. Features hidden within your Google browser will keep on popping out as the big G’s engineers try to maintain a sense of humor through surprises like these.Ĭonsidering all the in-jokes, in-browser video games and the hidden features that we have found, we believe that our quest ended here and we believe that this is the list with most of the interesting eggs out there.Hangouts is an official Google application with the objective to facilitate direct and immediate communication between two users. ![]() Google is highly dynamic and it’s hard to create a definitive list of Google Easter Eggs. It can be difficult to notice the difference between regular Easter eggs, a very well hidden in-joke and other special features that work on particular events such as Easter or Christmas holidays. From in-browser games, to hidden jokes and features, inspired by the season, we have decided to start a hunt and post the most complete Google Easter Eggs list that you can find out there. If you go to Google Sheets and write “PRIDE” with each letter in a separate spreadsheet column will trigger rainbow columns. When Larry Page and Sergey Brin originally created the web crawler named it “BackRub”, which afterward renamed it to what we know today – Google.Ĭheck out a short summary of Google logo searching for this easter egg. September, 2015: The logo becomes part of a new family that includes the Google dots and ‘G’ icon.September, 2013: The logo goes flat with some typographical tweaks.May, 2010: The logo brightens up and sports a reduced drop shadow.May, 1999: Still playful, the logo gets a more sophisticated look based on the Catull typeface.September, 1998: Google moves to and shares its beta release with the world.August 30, 1998: The team heads to Burning Man and creates the first Doodle as an out-of-office message.1998: Larry Page and Sergey Brin use this logo for their Stanford University graduate project.Infinity Gauntlet or Thanos from Marvel Comicsīy searching “ Google Logo History” you’ll be able to see the evolution of the changes suffered by the logo since the first real Google appeared back in 1998:.Search For “Anagram” Or “Define Anagram”. ![]()
![]() You can read more about this in our article on CV format Chronological format – You use a running timeline.Ĭhronological order means that you sort your work experience in a continuous order. You can choose to use chronological, functional or combined format. There are 3 different ways to format a CV correctly. But the employer can also quickly find back to the most important parts of your CV at a later time if the CV follows the guidelines that apply to a correctly structured CV. With the right structure, the employer can first of all quickly read through your CV. Use a simple and easy-to-read structure for your CVĪs we have mentioned before, it is important that your CV is easy to read, which you achieve with the right structure. You can read all the reviews we received on google. We have over 133 reviews on Google with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5. Our customers like our CV templates and our user-friendly CV builder. So read your CV several times and make sure the text is error free.ĥ – Ask for feedback – Let your friends or parents read your CV and ask for feedback on what you can improve. No employer wants to hire a careless person. Therefore, we recommend that you try to create as nice and eye-catching a CV as possible so that the recruiter pays attention to your particular CV.Ĥ – No spelling errors and correct grammar – Spelling errors and grammatically incorrect sentences indicate negligence. Therefore, you need to keep it short for the recruiter to read all the information.ģ – Stylish design – Your CV must stand out among all other applications. A tip is to adapt your CV template so they follow the same design profile as the company you are looking for a job with.Ģ – Keep your CV short (an A4) – Recruiters receive hundreds of CVs for a job and spend an average of 30 seconds on each CV. You do this by rewriting your descriptions of your previous work experience, changing your summary and you can choose to use one to highlight the most important information as early in your CV as possible. But it is important that you already in your CV adapt the text for the job you are looking for so that the employer sees that you are interested in their particular job. You do not have to rewrite the entire CV from the beginning for each job. ![]() To sum it up, we have made a short list of points below with the most important points and tips for writing a CV.ġ – Adapt your CV to each job – It is very important that you tailor your CV to the job you are looking for. But we have written a very informative and detailed guide about how to write a CV. ![]() It is not an easy task to write a CV as all recruiters have slightly different opinions about what is important. But if you have never done it before or if you have gone from job to job on recommendations, it is usually not as obvious.ĬV guru tips – The reason why you should write a CV is in a concise and easy-to-read way so that an employer can get a clear and distinct picture of who you are, what you have studied and what previous work experience you have to be able to carry out the job they want to hire. To explain this in an easier way, a CV should therefore compile your career life.įor many, it may be obvious what a CV is and why you should write one. Use a simple and easy-to-read structure for your CVĬV templates in other languages What is a CVĬV means Curriculum vitae and according to Wikipedia this is Latin and means “life course”. In the article, we will go through the following. 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Use weak event listeners and remove listeners.ĥ. Explicitly stop Timers to ready them for gc (garbage collection).Ĥ. Always use reverse for-loops and avoid do-loops and avoid while-loops.ģ. Nevertheless, I think they still are worthwhile.Ģ. ![]() I very much doubt there would be a consensus on ordering of these lists. Memory management affects CPU/GPU usage, so everything in the Memory Management section could also be listed in the CPU/GPU section.Īnyway, I am going to also list the information two other ways, from easiest to hardest to implement and from greatest to least benefit.īoth of those later listings are subjective and are dependent on developer experience and capabilities, as well as, the test situation and test environment.I do not believe it is the most helpful way to organize this information. ![]() That may seem logical but there are, at least, two problems with that organization. Then I discuss CPU/GPU management with sub-topics listed in alphabetical order. 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Again you see the U 1001 logo on the deployment as well – indicating U-Boat’s desire to show you how many custom parts went into this limited edition collection of watches.ĭoes the U-Boat U 1001 remind you of an Angler fish? It doesn’t have an illuminated lure like the fish does. You can see the U-Boat name engraving on the butterfly style deployment also in titanium. The watch has an adjustable rubber strap that has a titanium end piece on one side – which has a good style and makes the giant watch wearable. A solid movement perfect for a dive watch, but perhaps a bit too petite for this case (and perhaps a bit too inexpensive for a watch that is over $6,000). ![]() Inside the watch is a Swiss ETA 2824-2 automatic. The placement of the diagonally aligned date window shows you how small the movement is in the super big case. You see an expose synthetic ruby from the movement – that is a hallmark of many U-Boat watches. The dial of the watch is matte black with the blue hour indicators on a layer below the dial. The crown cap screws down, and so does the crown. Under the super large crown cap is the actual crown – which is tiny in comparison. Cause in the end, even if the watch is functionally silly, it is still well made and designed nicely. I am happy to see that for the price of this watch U-Boat ensured high quality throughout the watch. Well machined, and each operates as they should without problem. Speaking of the helium release valve, the quality and finish of the large connected crown cap and the surrounding parts is very good. It has more features for diving such as the helium escape valve beneath the crown, but again, how can you go diving in a watch that you can’t really see underwater? Perhaps it is good for the sunny clear water of the topics. U-Boat released the U 1001 watch completely devoid of lume, as omission from what have been a great looking watch in the dark. 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The metal case is cut very well, and the titanium has a very smooth bead-blasted feel to it. Speaking of big metal cars, the U-Boat U 1001 is a whopping 55mm wide in titanium. It is totally unwise for me to think about driving in stop and go California traffic in that dream ’69 GTO Judge, but I think I would look pretty kick ass in the process. Which goes back to my concept of it being like a muscle car. It is funny, because no matter how many silly things I find in the watch, I still like it. I don’t know if this is because I keep hearing the cool music that U-Boat has on their website and pondering the sophisticated marketing campaigns they employ, or if I am genuinely moved by their clever designs. This isn’t to say the U 1001 isn’t a watch or doesn’t function well as one, but rather that it has some rugged features that are sort of misplaced on an “image” watch such as this. Like a dress made specially for a model to show-off during a runway show only, this limited edition U-Boat U 1001 watch is a bold fashion item that has many hallmarks of being something function, but falls just short of actually being that. While there is a sweet spot case size and design for the brand, they have gone a good way beyond that a number of times – specially done for those who need a fresh fix of wild designs. U-Boat’s momentum is only held back by its new designs and ability to continue to squeeze juice out of its theme. |
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