![]() ![]() Because thetree bears fruit on old wood, it is important to prune it immediately after fruiting to encourage new growth that will produce fruit the following year. It is possible to get some fruit production in as little as four hours of sun per day, but optimal sun exposure for this tree is six to eight hours per day. So, like the other fall-bearing fruit trees, the Autumn Brilliance serviceberry needs full sun to produce the most fruit. The trees will do best in full sun, but they can also grow in partial shade. Related plant: Autumn Blaze Maple Soil ConditionĪbout soil condition, Autumn Brilliance serviceberry trees prefer well-drained, moist soil, but they are adaptable to a range of soil conditions.
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![]() ![]() ![]() Naked Justice: Beginnings #2 has a lot of people talking! People can’t get enough of the amazing Jacob Mott’s incredible art, and I’ve prepared some really fun surprises for you in this issue. It’s got a lot of cool twists and surprises, and believe it or not, mister dick-the-size-of-a-school-bus himself, Bob even gets a SEX-SCENE all to himself! Yes, Logan and I are twisted… but in the very best of ways, I assure you! HA! HA! HA! Get your FIRST LOOK at the wicked Deimos #2 on the official Class Comics website. Considering that these are all highly anticipated issues, I think I speak for everyone when I say it’ll be amazing to FINALLY see these suckers in print.ĭeimos #2 is drawn by the incredible Logan, and written by yours truly, and it’s a fantastic follow-up to the first issue of the series. Seriously, this couldn’t be a more MASSIVE line-up of books. So, I choose to get over the fact that the Big Class Comics Summer line-up has been slightly delayed due to unforeseen events at press, and to focus instead on the 3 MAJORLY HUGE up-coming titles: Zahn #2, Deimos #2 and Naked Justice: Beginnings #2. You know, in life it’s very important to focus on the good stuff, and put the negative things aside. You guys and gals totally ROCK in my book!Įnjoy the wallpaper and I’ll see you all again very shortly!ĭarque, Locus, Cam, Deimos, Trip and Zahn © Copyright and TM 2011, Class Comics Inc. So again, a million “thank yous” for your infectious enthusiasm and kind support. It’s really been rewarding reading from you and seeing how much you enjoyed this past week’s offerings. I also wanted to tell you all how much I’ve appreciated all your fantastic comments and all the Facebook “LIKES” ( I LOVE those!!!). But I had better get back to my regular Class Comics work for the next little while if you want to see more new books by yours truly come out this year! LOL! XD While putting these 6 new pin-ups together has been a lot of work, it’s also been a ton of fun, and you can bet this will not be the last time I do a Character Appreciation marathon. ![]() They’re available in standard and widescreen formats. I’ve assembled them together for you as wallpaper designs for your computer screens. As promised, here’s a group shot of all 6 characters I drew for this fabulous little event. Well Gang, it’s been a heck of a week! Welcome to day 7, the final day of Character Appreciation Week. ![]() Suffice it to say that Cam gets an EXTREME new look, and some fans love it, some fans HATE IT… and probably also hate ME for making it happen… but you know, Cam needed a change… and this is a doozy!Ĭharacter Appreciation Week - Group Roundup - 1280 x 1024 If you’re wondering WHY “Changes” is so controversial, then you don’t already know and I won’t spoil it for you. It’s a story I loved writing and one I truly enjoyed illustrating. Seeing it in the pages of RAPTURE #4 just reminds me of how integral to the Class Comics Universe Camili-Cat really is. I feel it’s such a turning point – a real defining chapter in his life. It’s a real pleasure seeing this Cam story on the printed page. Colors by Hernan Cabrera and Patrick Fillion.Īnd lastly, RAPTURE #4 features the very – and I do mean VERY (in fact I’ve received a number of very angry letters and hate mail about it) CONTROVERSIAL – Camili-Cat short story “CHANGES”, in print for the very first time. A completed Camili-Cat page from the story "Changes" in Class Comics' RAPTURE #4. ![]() ![]() ![]() Some good options are greens like spinach, cabbage, and kale. Feel free to add any vegetables you like to your soup. So you should wait until the soup is complete to add any extra salt to reduce the risk of oversalting. Soup reduces as it cooks, which means that all the flavors get more concentrated. Rinsing also removes some of the gas producing sugars. You always want to rinse canned beans to remove the excess starch and salt, which can affect the texture of the finished dish. You don’t even have to remove the meat off the bone first, you can leave that till after the soup cooks and then pull all the meat from the bone and shred or chop it. Slow Cooker Ham And Bean SoupĪ question I get asked often is whether or not you can make this soup in a slow cooker and the answer is of course, yes! It’s incredibly easy, just add everything to your crockpot and cook on low for 8 hours. Using a soup enhancer such as bouillon or vegeta is a great way to add flavor. ![]() You can add some extra herbs and seasoning to build more flavor if you feel it’s lacking without the bone, or use ham hocks. Yes! If you don’t have a ham bone, just skip it, it’s used to flavor the soup. What Other Types of Beans Can I Use?Ĭannellini beans are pretty popular for soups, but if you have a few other types hanging out in your pantry that you want to use up then check out this list to see if they’ll work: Enjoy the rich and smoky flavor of the ham, the creamy texture of the beans, and the comforting warmth of the soup. Garnish the soup with some fresh parsley, and serve it up with some crusty bread for a complete meal. Parsley – I love to use parsley as a fresh and bright garnish.Always rinse canned beans before using them. ![]() Cannellini beans – These are also referred to as white kidney beans.You can replace this with a low sodium chicken broth. Use a low sodium broth if you can find it. Vegetable broth – This has a mild taste and is still a great base to build up all your flavor. ![]() If you don’t have any at home, add them to your grocery list! They add a delicious peppery herb flavor to the soup. They add amazing flavor to the broth! I added them in large chunks to cook the soup and they’re removed before serving. Parsnip – I know some people have it out for parsnips, but trust me here.Garlic – The more garlic the merrier! You can use as much or as little as you like.These veggies are what’s going to boost of our soup’s flavor. Mirepoix – The trifecta for all soups composed of onions, carrots and celery stalks.I’ve used this soup with both ham bone and without, and it’s still just as delicious without. You can also use ham hocks and they will add lots of great smoky flavor to your soup. If your ham doesn’t have a bone don’t worry about it, but if it does, you’ll wan to to add it to the soup for that extra flavor. Ham bone –Shave off as much of the meat as you can, but it’s okay to leave some on.Ham –This recipe is so delicious that I would even go out to just buy a small ham to make the soup if I don’t have leftovers.So if you’re looking for a delicious and practical way to use up leftover ham, give this ham and bean soup a try! Plus, it’s a comforting and satisfying meal that’s sure to please the whole family. It’s high in protein, thanks to the ham and cannellini beans, and it’s packed with vitamins and minerals from the vegetables and broth. Even better, it’s incredibly versatile and can be customized to suit your tastes.īeyond its ease of preparation and budget-friendly nature, this soup also has some great nutritional benefits. It’s a hearty and flavorful soup that’s easy to make and perfect for a weeknight dinner. No matter how you prepared it, I have an awesome recipe for your leftovers! This ham and bean soup is the perfect dish to warm you up on a cold day, and it’s a great way to use up all that leftover ham. Maybe you made a honey mustard glazed ham, or perhaps it was glazed with brown sugar and cola. Craving More Recipes for Your Leftover Ham? Try These:. ![]() ![]() In order to see what’s going on with your backup we’ll need to get the password for your account. I selected some of the files that are missing manually, and the restore took only a few seconds to prepare and shows up as “Failed”. I began my request by explaining my situation:īut the restore is only 1.8GB, and in the zip archive most of the files are missing. You can click on the hyperlinks in each section or see all the support tickets on my other post. To be concise, the below does not include all the text of my support request. You will hear more about “self-healing” in a moment. Backblaze’s response was that this behavior was due to a “self-healing” process and after uploading pre-existing files for about a day, the software seemed to be back on track. In my penultimate request in December, I described how after a reboot, the software had appeared to have lost its place, starting the amount of uploaded data from zero, and appeared to be re-uploading files that were already there. In one request, I experienced the upload process being stuck on “Producing file lists”, in another, files were not showing up on the website despite being uploaded (Backblaze says it takes 48 hours, in reality it can take weeks), and a feature request for the expected behaviour for a notification area-based (more about that in the software section below). Prior to this event, I had previously sent Backblaze seven support requests. Within seconds of attempting the single file restore, I received an email with the subject: “We weren’t able to complete your restore request” and on the Backblaze website, the restore showed as Failed. Downloading the archive confirmed that most of the files were missing.Īs there had been no error message to suggest a problem, I attempted to restore a single file that was appearing on Backblaze but missing in the archive. Uncharacteristically quick, I received an e-mail indicating that the restore archive was ready to download, but I immediately noticed that the size of the archive was only 1.8 GB. To start restoring my disk’s files, I selected about 70 GB, and let the server to produce the archive. To restore data from the web on Backblaze, one selects folders to produce a non-compressed ZIP archive, up to 500 GB at a time. With a new hard drive ordered, I set off to the Backblaze website to get the restore process underway. Now with 1.5 TB of data failed, this was my occasion to try a full drive restore with Backblaze. I had noticed that the same failed disk contained some bad sectors just a few months ago, so this failure was not a shock. After a reboot, the disk no longer mounted, and I quickly realized it had failed completely. During the move, the transfer speed suddenly dropped, and a dreaded cyclic redundancy check error appeared. ![]() Disaster strikesĪt the end of January, I was moving data from one hard drive to another. Two of the disks are 500 GB SSDs and the others are HDDs of assorted sizes. The disks use NTFS, MBR, separate drive letters and are in a non-RAID configuration. ![]() The PC I have been running Backblaze on is using Windows 10, an i7-4790K non-overclocked CPU, 32 GB of RAM and six hard disks comprising 6 TB of data total. When the six-months passed, I elected to pay for an entire year to comprehensively review. Having made use of Backblaze’s hard drive data in the past, I thought this would be a good occasion to assess their service and platform. About BackblazeĪs an IT professional, I am regularly called upon for my opinion on both personal and business services that need a reliable solution and accordingly, when I get the opportunity to try out a service, I like to take advantage of the chance and have personal experience with the product to make the best recommendations later.īackblaze claims to offer, “Never lose a photo, video, or file again,” “Cloud backup made easy and automatic,” and as a special offer, offered a six-month Backblaze trial included February 2017’s Humble Bundle. It will take approximately 18 minutes to read the entire article. If reading quickly, please go down the page to read the conclusion first and then any other sections after. This article is a review and record of my unfortunate experience with Backblaze Personal Backup service, software, and support. ![]() ![]() Please note, Daymap technical support staff are unable to assist with VPSHS student or parent enquires relating to account access due to privacy reasons. By using Daymap Connect, parents gain their own identities in Daymap to assist you in staying informed about school matters and individual student progress. ![]() ![]() We have now activated all parents who have completed. A link to set your password will be emailed to you. PARENT PORTAL FOR DAYMAP -FOR PARENTS TO SEE THEIR CHILDS TIMETABLE, ASSESSMENTS AND ATTENDANCE. Click on Cant access your account (in blue underneath Forgot Your Password). Students can also reset their password if forgotten. All Student's have access to view their class work, homework tasks and assessment items. Enter the email address you have registered with the school along with a matching valid student code. First Time Access to Daymap Parent Portal. Students can access their Daymap using the below link, using their student MiS ID (for example – jsmit0) and the password they have created. Daymap may be used by parents for the following:Ī place to view your child's current timetableĪ place to view your child's homework tasksĪ place to source assessment information including some assessment dates and semester overviews. For help with logging on for the first time, or with resetting your password, please view the following guide: Accessing Parent Portal Guide. For further information or assistance please contact Mandeep Kaur on 8258 9855. ![]() This will occur on Tuesday 12th October (Week 1, Term 4), Subject Selection Parents Guide. Daymap is the school's learning management system that provides a secure digital platform to track student attendance, communicate classroom work and assessments, monitor student progress and communicate with students and parents.Īt VPSHS Daymap operates as a digital homework diary accessible to teachers, parents/carers, and students. Use the link below to guide you through how to book an appointment on the Daymap Parent Portal for Year 10 and 11 Subject Selections for 2022. ![]() ![]() ![]() This implies that the solver may not be able to find the global minimum and instead finds one of many local minima. Another issue commonly encountered in nonlinear optimization is the non-convexity of the function. The solver iteratively goes through from the starting point following the gradient of the objective function and the constraints to reach the point where the gradient is equal to zero. NLP problems are iterative, which implies that it starts with an initial guess as a starting point for what the optimum might be. Is a vector-valued function with all the non-linear equality constraints The NLP solver in MATLAB uses the formulation as shown below –Ĭ(X) is a vector-valued function with all the non-linear inequality constraints However an additional 2nd sufficient condition needs to be satisfied to guarantee a local minimum at which requires that the Hessian of f(x) is positive definite at the point where and hence,įormulation of the optimization problem Formulation of the NLP problemĪ nonlinear programming problem can have a linear or nonlinear objective function with linear and/or nonlinear constraints. Which means that is positive-semidefinite (2nd order necessary condition) Therefore, the first order necessary condition that needs to be satisfied by the local minimum is, Given that a function f(x) is continuous and has first and second derivatives that are continuous, it can be expressed as a Taylor Series expansion and neglecting higher-order terms as, Its derivatives can obtain the local optima of an objective function, and the optimality conditions involve the gradient vector and Hessian matrices of the objective functions. This blog deals with solving by the Lagrange multiplier method with KKT conditions using the sequential quadratic programming algorithm(SQP) approach.Ĭonstrained optimization problems can be reformulated as unconstrained optimization problems. Second-order: Newton's method, Quasi-Newton's method, Line-search method First-order: Steepest descent, Conjugate gradientģ. ![]() Zeroth order: Simplex search method, pattern search methodĢ. There are different methods of solving multivariate problems, as discussed below.ġ. This blog deals with an optimization problem with multiple design variables. Description and foundation of nonlinear optimization The theory behind Karush-Kuhn-Tucker's conditions for optimality in the cases of equality and inequality constraints is discussed. The focus here will be on optimization using the advanced sequential quadratic programming (SQP) algorithm of MATLAB's fmincon solver. This blog applies both graphical and numerical methods to obtain the optimal solution. Since most practical engineering design problems are nonlinear, applying nonlinear programming techniques is paramount. Data Analysis, Modelling and Forecasting of COVID-19.Webinar Quiz – Stock Market with MATLAB.Webinar Quiz – Simulink Design Optimization.Webinar Quiz – Raspberry Pi with MATLAB and Simulink.Webinar Quiz – Memory Puzzle with MATLAB. ![]()
![]() As god of the underworld, Hades did not reside on Mount Olympus with his brothers and sisters. Zeus would rule the sky, Poseidon would rule the sea, and Hades would rule the underworld. Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades were brothers and needed to decide which god would rule which area of the universe, so they divided the universe and drew lots. A template is provided for this.After the Olympians had defeated their Titan ancestors, they came to rule the universe. Using their understanding of the seasons they should design the farm, decide what they will plant, where and when. Charge children with designing their own small arable farm to provide crops for the local community. ![]() A prompt sheet is provided to help them identify what information they should include. They should use books, the internet and, of course, their prior knowledge to prepare the presentation. This could be an oral presentation with props or, if you have access to animation software, it could take the form of a short film. While Ancient Greeks believed that Demeter’s emotions led to the changing of the seasons, these days we know different! Children are to prepare a presentation for another class on why seasons change. Write two diary entries for Demeter: one following the day that Persephone leaves for the underworld and one for the day she returns. We get a strong sense of Demeter’s emotions when Persephone leaves for the underworld and when she returns. Remind them to use powerful and persuasive language Hades is no pushover! Invite children to write a letter to Hades to persuade him to release Persephone. Invite children to produce a still life drawing or painting of the halved pomegranate for display. If this is not possible, use images from the web. If possible, have some real pomegranates for children to study. Can children now identify the lady and the item in her hand? Pomegranates have often featured in literature and art. Have any of the children seen this painting before? Do they know what the lady is holding? Don’t give anything away at this stage as you will discuss this further after watching the video. Show children an image of Dante Gabriel Rossetti’s ‘Proserpine’ (an alternative name for Persephone). But they regrow with her joy, when Persephone returns in the spring. ![]() Demeter’s sadness as Persephone leaves for the Underworld makes the plants wither in the Autumn. Zeus decided that because Persephone had only eaten a tiny amount she could return to Earth for six months of the year.Īnd this is how the seasons began. So Hades demanded that she stay with him forever. Persephone had eaten some seeds from a pomegranate. ![]() But she could only return if she had not eaten any food while in the Underworld. Zeus, chief of the gods, promised Demeter he would bring Persephone back. When Demeter found out that Hades had seized her daughter she became very sad and stopped caring about the harvest. Hades pulled Persephone into his chariot and took her back to the Underworld. He saw Persephone and instantly fell in love with her. Persephone was the daughter of Demeter, the Goddess of the harvest, and lived with her mother on the Island of Sicily.Ī volcano on the island erupted and Hades emerged from his underworld kingdom. ![]() ![]() ![]() Duplicate it if you need or copy-paste again from your downloaded grunge effect. Illustrator and graphic designer Matej Ilk, AKA Guerillacraft, brings a taste of his massive 400 texture bundle Small Wonders. Change the color to white or other as long as it can be seen in the logo. You can resize them while retaining their high resolution. Then, copy the part you want to use an effect. colorful grunge texture The assortment of 40 Colorful Vintage Textures come in vector EPS format. When it opened, don’t forget to ungroup so you can separate vector and its effect. When you open it, you can see a new window, click OK. The grunge effect in Adobe Illustrator can give vintage effect in our logo.įirst, open your logo file and download a grunge effect here. This is a very simple tutorial and easily applied in Adobe Illustrator. These grunge, background, vector transparent PNG images and vector files (EPS or AI) can be used to fulfill most of your daily design needs. Remember that these high-quality images are free for commercial use. In this tutorial, we will make a grunge effect in a vintage logo. You can find & download the most popular Vintage Overlay Vectors on Freepik. ![]() The vintage logo needs old effect like grunge. 96000+ Vectors, Stock Photos & PSD files. Selecting a region changes the language and/or content on without effect is incomplete because life from design is applying whether from effect or direct from the mockup. Find & Download Free Graphic Resources for Grunge Texture Illustrator. To unlink the artwork from the mask, click the link icon.Whether you’re mocking up a concept for a client or working on a personal project, the right texture can quickly take your work to the next level. To edit the artwork, click the artwork thumbnail in the Transparency panel. 30 of the Best Free Retro and Vintage Textures One of the fastest ways to apply an authentic aged look to your illustrations is through the use of quality retro and vintage textures.You can edit the mask by adding more content, erasing, and more. With the artwork selected, to edit the mask (and not the artwork), click the mask thumbnail in the Transparency panel.The artwork and the mask are treated as a group, but you can edit them together or separately. If your traced artwork is black, deselect Clip to see the mask applied to the artwork.The Clip option gives the mask a black background. ![]() Select the artwork and the texture that will become the opacity mask.Both formats have transparent backgrounds with the. Drag the traced texture on top of the artwork. /rebates/2ffree-vector2fgrunge-overlay&. Whats included in this grunge texture set: 10 Individual texture files in both vector EPS and PNG format.The Transparency panel is where you create and edit an opacity mask. Generate 3D materials with AI in a free online editor, or search our growing community library. Open the Transparency panel by choosing Window > Transparency.Shades of gray in the mask result in varying degrees of transparency in the artwork. The opacity mask is black where the artwork is hidden. Unlike a typical mask, the opacity mask is white where the artwork is showing. You can use an opacity mask to mask or hide parts of your artwork. To edit the traced artwork, click Expand in the Properties panel.Change the Noise option: the lower the value, the smaller the details that you can trace.The Corners option enables control over more smooth or sharp corners.Use the Paths option to set how loosely or tightly the image is traced.With the traced image selected, click the Image Trace panel button in the Properties panel to open it and adjust image trace options. With the image selected, click Image Trace in the Properties panel and choose a default trace option.Īdjust tracing options for the best results. ![]() To apply texture to artwork, you can convert a raster image to vector artwork for scalability and editability. View more Free Fonts for Adobe Illustrator. What you learned: How to apply texture to artwork with an opacity mask and artwork Free Illustrator Grunge Textures Download Free Still don’t have an Illustrator grunge texture in your toolkit Time to change this Take a look at these grunge textures and how they transform the entire image and make it stylish. ![]() ![]() ![]() We hope that these simple geometry worksheets serve as a good supplemental learning tool for parents and teachers. Take away one shape and say Open your eyes. Ages 4+ Kindergarten STEM Activities, Math Cubes Activity Set and Games for Kids, Mathlink Cubes Activity Set. Spread the shapes out on the floor and gather everyone around. Buy Learning Resources Primary Shapes Template Set - 5 Pieces, Ages 4+ Homeschool and Classroom Supplies, Geometric Shapes. a 'big, yellow, square', 'a small, blue square', etc.). When creating these free kindergarten worksheets, we tried to make the learning material both fun and educational. You can also elicit colors and sizes (e.g. Children who have an iPad or other tablet device can actually draw on the worksheets with their fingers. Shapes Worksheets for Kids, Teachers, and Parents Our free shapes worksheets are great for everybody! Kindergartners, teachers, and parents who homeschool their kids can print, download, or use the free kindergarten math worksheets online. There is also a shape recognition worksheet that teaches children the difference between two- and three-dimensional shapes by identifying them through images. Kids can also learn to trace, identify, and count basic geometric shapes. When your child begins to notice the shape of things, it is a perfect. A polygon is a 2D shape with straight sides. Playing with shapes, drawing shapes, and naming shapes are important mathematical skills. Each worksheet points out the unique characteristics of these shapes to help distinguish them. In elementary school, children will learn about the following 2D shapes: polygons, regular and irregular shapes. They mainly focus on two-dimensional shapes such as a circle, triangle, square, and a rectangle. Kindergarten Shapes Worksheets Trace, Identify, and Count Basic Geometric Shapes These kindergarten geometry worksheets are designed to help children understand the difference of various shapes. Free Kindergarten Shapes Worksheets - Trace, Identify, and Count Basic Geometric Shapes ![]() |
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