![]() Answering the cry for freedom : stories of African Americans and the American. You haven’t lived until you’ve been mesmerized by Ejiofor’s exquisite tone, inflection, and interpretation of this spellbinding work, which won the Audie Award for Best Audiobook of the Year in 2020. Out of school and into nature : the Anna Comstock story. As the titular general in Othello and the voice of beloved children’s novel The Supernaturalist, Ejiofor had already voiced two audio gems-but it was his performance of Susannah Clarke’s 2020 fantasy Piranesi that really knocked our socks off. Black Library Audiobooks For Around A Buck Adam Harrison 2 Minute Read Advertisement The Black Library Audio App is offering a heck of a deal Unabridged audio books for around a buck If you’re looking for some easy listening while you’re at home catching up on all those hobby projects then the Black Library App has some good news. While you might know him best from film ( 12 Years a Slave, The Martian, The Lion King), his audio profile is on the rise. But they are becoming popular fast, soon we will start seeing changes in the market. Chiwetel Ejioforīritish actor Chiwetel Ejiofor may have narrated just three audiobooks to date, but in this case, it’s quality over quantity. Personally, I believe one of the reasons prices are high is due to the fact that audiobooks are still seen as a luxury product, a side-effect of all the new audio media (read:podcasts) available out there. Save this list to your library Collections now. In this list, we’ve gathered a few of the best Black audiobook narrators in the business-along with their can't-miss performances to have on your radar. And representation matters just as much for audio as it does for any visual medium: listeners should feel and hear themselves in art driven by powerful performers and authentic deliveries. In short, it’s everything you could ask for in a book.A skilled performer has the ability to take the written word to new heights, infusing an author’s work with empathy, warmth, and excitement. It’s also a story of aging punk rock stars, wildly imagined aliens, and the beauty and stupidity of life as we know it. It’s a touching, deeply universal story of connection, perseverance, and what it means to be human. Thus begins Decibel’s journey as he navigates the narrowing rules of the contest, but also his efforts to tackle his own self-doubt and the many (many) scars from his past. Read by a full cast including the late Christopher Lee, James McAvoy, Natalie Dormer, David Harewood, Sophie Okonedo. How high stakes? Oh, just determining whether the human race will be welcomed into the universe or wiped from existence. What happens when you cross the sci-fi wackiness of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy with the glam rock lifestyle of Eurovision? You get the delightful, bouncing disco ball of a novel, Space Opera! Revolving around has-been rockstar Decibel Jones, Space Opera opens with the collective lifeforms of the galaxy making first contact with Earth - specifically, with Decibel, who they have selected to represent humanity in a high-stakes, intergalactic musical contest. ⭐ For more books that discuss race, check out our guide to African American Literature. ![]() Narrated in Nicole Lewis' confident (and confidential) tone, Such a Fun Age is one of those best audiobooks that feels like listening to a friend confess the latest details of their own life. ![]() Thus begins a plot that could only happen in the present day, as Emira struggles to navigate racial issues and potential social media scandals, all while trying to hold together a job, a social life, and some semblance of sanity. One night, in an effort to keep Alix’s daughter out of the house during a family emergency, Emira takes young Briar to the grocery store, where they’re confronted by a security guard wanting to know what this Black woman is doing with a white child. Alix - white, married, successful in a private blogging enterprise - hires Emira to be a regular babysitter of her two kids. ![]() This thoroughly modern novel revolves around Emira, a 25-year-old Black woman desperately trying to make ends meet, and Alix, her peer by age but not by social status. ![]()
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![]() Hoxxes IV has the highest concentration of valuable minerals ever discovered however, everything on the planet from the creatures to the fauna is extremely hostile. The key ingredients to making a great game and an all-time favorite for any co-op first-person shooter fan.Deep Rock Galactic is a 1-4 player co-op FPS featuring badass space Dwarves, procedurally-generated caves, 100% destructible environments, and endless hordes of alien monsters. Deep Rock Galactic gives players the tools to foster great teamwork and reinforces it with an addictive and satisfying gameplay loop. I love my fair share of competitive titles like Halo, Call Of Duty, and Battlefield but co-op games are my go-to. I have always preferred co-op multiplayer games as opposed to competitive simply because it tends to reward teamwork over MVP gameplay. I have a hard time finding a game that I can play consistently for years and still have it be just as entertaining as the first time. Some recent co-op titles, such as Back 4 Blood, try to replicate some form of RNG but nowhere near the scale of Deep Rock Galactic. This helps create a feeling of an endless gameplay loop which is very hard to nail correctly. Alien spawns, loot placement, objectives, and cave layouts are always different. Throughout my hundreds of hours of playtime, I have yet to experience a cave that even felt somewhat similar. The caves are always randomly generated, creating a unique experience every single time you hop into your Drop Pod and take on a mission. ![]() On top of this additional layer of unknowns is the fact that no two matches are ever the same because of the fantastic RNG system. ![]() These are just two great examples of how varied the gameplay can get. However, the constant threat of becoming a frozen popsicle looms throughout the mission due to periodic snowstorms and ice-mutated aliens. The glacial biome is filled with snow and ice that allows the player to fall from great heights while taking minimal damage when landing on the soft snow piles. The sand biome is much easier to dig and manipulate the terrain but periodic sandstorms threaten your line of sight. ![]() There are six different biomes in the game that all have their own unique gameplay niche other than their aesthetic differences. With the recent introduction of free Seasonal updates, progression and player customization is better than ever and give players more of a reason to keep playing!ĭeep Rock Galactic is a fine mixture of intense chaotic horde-based gameplay and exploration. ![]() There are four different classes, each with their own weapons and items that help the team reach their quota. The game has multiple modes with different objectives to spice up the gameplay. The four-player dwarven team must explore the depths of the planet's caves in search of said gems, all while fighting for survival from the never-ending alien onslaught. They scour the galaxy searching for precious mining materials on alien planets. I’ve been playing since the early access days on Steam back in 2017 and haven’t stopped! It gets a lot right with content and that is all thanks to the amazing developers that treat its players with respect and build the title in conjunction with the community.įor those unfamiliar with the title, Deep Rock Galactic is a four-player co-op first-person shooter that centers around an intergalactic mining company run by dwarves. Ghost Ship Gamesare the lovely developers behind one of the best co-op action games to ever run on a hard drive! Deep Rock Galactic holds a special place in my heart simply because it completely threw me off guard and offset my expectations. ![]() ![]() ![]() You should try to identify which type you have beforehand as this would alter the fixings that you use to fix into them. ![]() You may or may not know what is in your wall or you may have to begin work before you find out. There are two different types of studwork, wooden studs or metal studs. I also mention a couple other wall types at the end of this article. These are usually, but not always the exterior and load-bearing walls in your property. Dot and dab walls are very common in new-builds and buildings that have been recently renovated. There would be no point looking for studwork in this type of wall as there is none and different fixings will be required, like Corefix fixings. There is another type with modern building techniques that involves sticking plasterboard on top of brickwork or breezeblock, this is called a “dry-lined” wall or a “dot and dab” wall. There are various types of plasterboard wall, just because you have a plasterboard wall doesn’t mean that there will be studs inside of it. Pro Tip- On a measuring tape, there is a little arrow that indicates what the distance between studs should be. The noggins are usually about halfway up the wall and help strengthen it. The studs run vertical and often a horizontal timber piece in between called a noggin. This means once you have found one you can usually find the next one. It helps when securing into studs to know the distances between the studs, these are usually 16”(406mm) or 24”(610mm) apart when measured centre to centre of the studs, which are usually 2" apart. It is common for some form of insulation to be installed inside the stud wall to stop heat losses and/or soundproofing.įor a deeper explanation I recommend this Wikipedia article: In the UK a plaster skim is usually applied over the top, but is the US it is standard just to tape and skim between plasterboard joints. ![]() On top of the studs, sheets of plasterboard are fixed and screwed into the studs. Often there is a small, horizontal fixing piece in-between the studs called a noggin. A stud wall is constructed with vertical “studs”, usually made of timber(2x4) or metal which fix's between the floor and the ceiling. Although not always, these usually are not load bearing walls. A stud wall is usually a partition wall that divides a large space into smaller rooms. It helps before we begin discussing how to find and fix into stud walls, what they are and how they are constructed. In this blog, I discuss tips and offer advice for how to find the studs in your wall. Although there are plasterboard fixings that can be used to good for effect to install TV’s which are very lightweight nowadays, if you wanted to mount something heavier it may be essential to find the studs as this may be the only way that you can get a secure, safe fixing. If you wish to mount a TV or something similar onto a stud plasterboard wall, it’s helpful to find the studwork to get your wall fixings into as this will offer the most secure fixings. ![]() ![]() Learn more Google Apps Tips & Tricks from Avra Robinson this Summer! EdTechTeacher also has a wealth of Google resources on /gafetheir web site.I was told about these two apps for Chromebook and looked into using them for scores. The easy-to-use annotation features in Kami make utilizing PDF files easy and fun for students and teachers! Students can open the file in Kami,further annotate the file, and then submit! Additionally, because Kami files are stored in Drive, Google Classroom integration is made possible! Teachers can annotate a PDF file with directions, further explanation of content, or guiding questions, and then push it out in an assignment in Classroom, selecting the option for each student to get his or her own copy. Each time the file is exported, the option to export both the original and annotated copies exists. Students and teachers can also export the file to other locations. Saving couldn’t be easier with Kami, as it can be set to sync to Google Drive. In the premium version, there are some added capabilities of inserting shapes, signatures, and voice-to-text features. There is a wide variety of annotation tools including highlight, strikethrough, underline, add comments, add text, free draw, and an eraser tool. From there, students can start marking up their documents. There is also an option to open a recent file that has been edited in Kami. To begin using Kami, students and teachers simply launch the app, and drag or click to import a PDF file from the hard drive, Google Drive, Dropbox, or Box. By creating this connection between Google Drive & Kami, students and teachers can choose to have Kami be the default app that opens PDF files if desired. From there, select “Connect more apps,” and search & connect Kami. In Google Drive, select the red NEW button & scroll down to More. Tech Tip: Once the app is installed, teachers and students may need to manually connect it to Google Drive. At that point, Kami allows you to explore the premium features for 30 days, though the basic features provide ample opportunity for teachers and students. As the app installs, if you are signing in with a Google Apps for Education account, you will be prompted to select that you are an educator. ![]() To get started using Kami, simply install the app from the Chrome Web Store. ![]() ![]() Once annotated, the files are stored in Google Drive, which makes integration with Google Apps for Education and Google Classroom possible, too. Kami, formerly Notable PDF, is the streamlined, easy-to-use solution to my PDF hopes and dreams! With Kami, students can view and annotate PDF documents from within the Chrome Web Browser, so it is a perfect tool for Chromebook and laptop users. I wanted students to be able to highlight information in a variety of colors, underline key terms, and draw or type on a PDF file using a computer or Chromebook I’d print off hard copies for my students, but when I started teaching technology, I was eager to discover a way to digitally annotate PDF files. It was that file that I couldn’t edit or manage very easily. This is a guest post from Avra Robinson ( of EdTechTeacher, an advertiser on this site.Īs a teacher, for years, I loathed the PDF file. ![]() ![]() The inventory situation was a major cause for concern earlier this year and it’s quite possible that this is still holding back the stock price. We believe, however, that there remains upside to these margins in the coming months through better inventory management and cost controls. ![]() In fact, both EBITDA and net margins are the lowest they have been in the last 32 years. ![]() Net margins and EBITDA margins have fluctuated with time. Walmart’s gross margins have been incredibly stable over the years at an average of about 24%. Sam’s Club posted a similar acceleration with quarterly revenue up 12.8% YoY and SSS up 10.2%. Quarterly revenue for Walmart US was up 8.45% YoY with SSS up 8.2%. Walmart US reported solid revenue acceleration with an increase in Same-store Sales (SSS) during Q3. This has set up the company to take advantage of the current macro environment. In terms of revenue for Walmart US, Grocery takes the largest share of the sales mix by far. Sales Mix for Walmart (Company Filings 10Q for Qtr End ) While Sam’s Club comes in third in terms of overall revenue, the trend looks healthy going into 2023, as inflation and higher rates persist. The largest proportion of Walmart’s overall revenue comes from Walmart US. Walmart hardly needs an introduction, but there are a few metrics that we should look at to understand where the company is headed. We look at the prospects for Walmart, heading into 2023: Key Metrics While the stock price took a tumble on the news, the company has since reported two more quarters and there’s now more hope than dread where Walmart is concerned. It’s not unusual for companies to guide down mid-quarter, but when a company the size of Walmart makes the announcement it certainly creates a cause for concern. Management lowered guidance in part due to excess inventories. ![]() In addition, a system that works alongside shipping management ensures speed and consistency in delivering orders.Four months ago, Walmart ( NYSE: WMT) came out with a surprise mid-quarter warning. It even costs 5-25x more to acquire customers than retain them, according to research from Harvard Business Review.Īutomation is a tool that keeps customers loyal by helping your business create a positive customer experience with benefits like avoiding stockouts and preventing overselling. Loyal customers are your biggest fans, spreading the word about your brand, and are willing to spend more with your brand. This is a problem because keeping customers loyal to your brand is essential. You’ll lose loyal customers on Walmart Marketplace if there is friction in the post-purchase experience. ![]() In other words, you need to deliver on your promise to the customer.įor Walmart’s shipping guarantees of Walmart ThreeDay Delivery, Walmart TwoDay Delivery and Walmart Next Day Delivery, it’s important to use an automated inventory management system that automates the shipping process in addition to inventory and order management so you can deliver orders to customers in the promised time frame. If you’re selling shoes, for example, once the customer places the order, they expect accurate communication on shipping - 72% of customers have abandoned a purchase over lack of shipping transparency, according to Linnworks research. When customers make a purchase from you, they anticipate you’ll have their order in stock, prioritized and shipped immediately with tracking information. According to Linnworks research, 76% of shoppers say convenience is their top priority when selecting a retailer. ![]() ![]() ![]() Note: inSync client 5.5 does not support 32-bit Linux OS. Or you can go to this link and Click on Download Insync Client, or go to Download Link. Please download and install the relevant Druva inSync Backup client by going to the folder \\cs\dfs\apps\Druva\5.5 or \\evs2\windows-software\apps\Druva\5.5 Uploading readme.txt to /tmp/neil/readme.txtįor more information see manual page “man sftp” Change to the destination directory on the remote systemĬopy the local file “readme.txt” in the directory /home/neil to the directory /tmp/neil on the remote server “tails.cs.ucl.ac.uk.Change to the source directory on the remote systemĬhange to the directory on local system where the local file resides.When you have finished copying file disconnected from the server using the bye commandĬhange to the directory on local system where you want the files copied to. ![]() Sftp If prompted type in your password or pass phrase Use the left and right file selection boxes to select the locate and remote directories reqired, Double clicking on a file from the Local site will copy to the remote and double clicking on a remote file will copy it to the local site. Once installed start filezilla and fill in the connection details.įor Host, taught students should use s and all others s. Ubuntu (Debian like distributions): sudo apt-get install filezillaĬentOS, Redhat: sudo yum install epel-release ![]() If not already installed install using your package manager. Select the relevant folder from drive H.ħ. Right-click your desktop, select New and then Shortcut.Ĥ. Optionally select Remember my credentials.Ĭreating shortcuts allows you to find your files and folders quickly.ġ. Enter your username in the format CS\username, for example CS\bertieb, and your password. Select Connect using different credentials and optionally Reconnect at sign-in.Ĥ. Select H from Drive and enter \\smbhelp.cs.ucl.ac.uk\username into Folder where username is your CS username (not your UCL one). To access your H drive on our CS file systems you must be connected to either CSwall or CSwall2.ġ.Open Explorer from the Start button, and right-click This PC.ģ. So that you dont have to change your libc version - I would investigate the options above.We recommend that you store your CS-related data on your H drive when working remotely.
![]() The impact of the new method using Fast Radio Bursts is expected to increase significantly as more of the bursts are observed, and if their origin can be established more firmly. "When more-powerful detectors provide us with more observations," Mészáros said, "we also will be able to use Fast Radio Bursts as a probe of their host galaxies, of the space between galaxies, of the cosmic-web structure of the universe, and as a test of fundamental physics." The number of wave crests arriving from Fast Radio Bursts per second - their "frequency" - is in the same range as that of radio signals. Like all other forms of electromagnetic radiation including visible light, Fast Radio Bursts travel through space as waves of photon particles. ![]() "With abundant observational information in the future, we can gain a better understanding of the physical nature of Fast Radio Bursts," said Peter Mészáros, Holder of the Eberly Family Chair in Astronomy and Astrophysics and Professor of Physics at Penn State, the senior author of the research paper. The new technique will be important for analyzing the abundance of observations of Fast Radio Bursts that advanced radio-signal observatories, now being planned, are expected to detect. They appear to be caused by mysterious events beyond our Milky Way Galaxy, and possibly even beyond the Local Group of galaxies that includes the Milky Way. Until now, only about a dozen Fast Radio Bursts have been detected on Earth. More broadly, it also is a key component of the concept that the geometry of spacetime is curved by the mass density of individual galaxies, stars, planets, and other objects.įast Radio Bursts are super-brief blasts of energy - lasting just a few milliseconds. The new method is considered to be a significant tribute to Einstein on the 100th anniversary of his first formulation of the Equivalence Principle, which is a key component of Einstein's theory of General Relativity. ![]() ![]() ![]() AutoCADĪutoCAD is the true alternative to SketchUp, preferred by engineers, architects, and construction professionals around the globe. Most users recommend the program for its mechanical engineering approach rather than organic sculpting. Fusion360 is one of the Free 3D modeling software for 3D printing that provides industry-standard precision modeling aids. Run your simulations, input your ideas, and let the intangible fabricate into something more constructive. It further enables users to input specific dimensions in height, thickness, etc., and manipulate them with particular figures in the model. The concept of parametric modeling makes this CAD tool even better than SketchUp. Known for parametric modeling, it allows you to extract ideas from concepts into 3D functional models. Fusion360Ĭreated by AutoDesk, Fusion360 is a great SketchUp alternative. With easy-to-go UI, an integrated approach to other CAD file extensions, and intuitive modeling functions, it provides the best of SketchUp, and is more portable and accessible. Furthermore, it allows for two free designs and other premium versions. With parametric and direct modeling techniques, this CAD application was made in 2016 exclusively for iPads and Apple Pencils, soon after iPad Pro was released.Ī lot similar to SketchUp, owing to the same Siemens engine, the free 3D Design Software and its portable tablet are somewhat complicated. Shapr3DĪmong the real alternatives to SketchUp, Shapr3D is worth mentioning in this article. So, with this 3D Design software, you can locate and make necessary changes within models. You can download it from its official website. The analysis tool lets us compare two SolidWorks documents, and analyze the various thick and thin regions. You can select faces, loops, edges, and features depending on the various geometric criteria. Known for its intuitive interface, comprehensive standard library, easy hole-drilling, and tapping options, it allows us to compare two designs, either their geometry, and views using Face Comparison, View Comparison, and Geometry Comparison. It is useful for designing 3D solid parts and modeling assemblies. One of the best alternatives to SketchUp is SolidWorks which runs on Microsoft Windows. Top 15 SketchUp Alternatives (Free 3D Modeling Software) in 2023: ![]() ![]() So, let’s help you find the best SketchUp alternative. The inbuilt templates make SketchUp one of the best free 3D modeling software. However, just like other software, it can’t fulfill everyone’s requirements. Its 3D Warehouse is a library full of model designs viz furniture, and buildings that you can easily import into any project. Available in both free and paid versions, SketchUp has reigned its mark for over 20 years in the industry. Known for its intuitive, user-friendly UI and built-in capabilities, its plugins also offer additional support. SketchUp is a popular 3D Computer-Aided Design (CAD) program used in architecture, engineering, interior designing, sculpting, making robots, and 3D printings. You can choose the best free or paid 3D modeling software that fits your needs from the list down below. 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