![]() As a part of this amazing NCBR team, I would like to thank everyone for their support.”ĪLL donations received by July 30th to NCBR’s SYM fundraiser will be matched by Elk Grove Ford up to $500! THANK YOU Debbie Gannucci Wood and Elk Grove Ford ! Donate at. I currently am the Foster Home Coordinator and although the time commitment is huge, there is joy I feel each time NCBRl saves a dog who is on death row, knowing that dog is on the way to a better life. Magnifique Boxer chien bureau organisateur avec mon beau portrait dart Boxer. We lost our boy this year in January to a brain tumor, but because of Otis we have fostered, transported, and supported NorCal Boxer Rescue. Acheter Organiseur De Bureau Chien de bote cr par PaintedDreamsDesigns. ![]() Our family quickly fell in love with the breed because of Otis and his lovable personality, out of control wiggles and boxer antics. “Saving boxers has become a passion of mine since 10 years ago when our first boxer boy, Otis, came into our lives. ![]() “On behalf of Elk Grove Ford I would like to contribute $500 of matching donation to NorCal Boxer Rescue for this year’s Strut Your Mutt event. Discount offers to Pier 39’s shops, restaurants, and attractionsīissell is not only proud to support the movement to end pet homelessness in the US, they also know how to clean the messes our furry friends make! This vacuum does the job!.Validation for one hour of parking at Pier 39 garage.Il faut dire qu'il est absolument minuscule, ne dpassant pas 20 cm de hauteur au garrot et pesant moins de 3 kg. 4 Blue and Gold Fleet San Francisco Bay Cruises Le Chihuahua mrite de figurer en premier dans cette slection, puisque c'est la plus petite race qui existe ce jour.This prize consists of the following fun activities to share with your family or friends: Read about all that Pier 39 offers on their website. Three 5”x 7” Fine Art Photographic prints matted to 8”x10”.Mobile phone app containing your favorite web-ready images.In-person premier session including advice and guidance on selecting your final images.For more information visit J’adore le Chien’s website. Her work was recently featured in a show entitled “Dogs of a Certain Age” at the Rotunda Gallery at the Sequoias in San Francisco. ![]() A photoshoot with Ellen Shershow of J’adore le Chien Pet Photography!Įllen Shershow is an amazingly talented pet photographer in Oakland, CA. ![]()
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![]() Typically, they aren’t at a significant need for nesting sites, so a birdhouse isn’t enough to attract them. You can also do other actions to attract cardinals to your yard. An easy way to get around this is to move the birdhouse to a different location, which will often be different enough for the cardinal. So, once a birdhouse has been used, it likely won’t be used again. However, birdhouses with small holes will likely attract other, smaller birds instead, like wrens.Ĭardinals do not use the same nesting spot twice. ![]() Those with extra-large holes may attract cardinals, as they aren’t as “closed in” as other options. Your average birdhouse plan simply isn’t going to work, as the hole will be too small for cardinals.ĭespite all this, there are some birdhouses that cardinals will use. For this reason, getting them to use a birdhouse can actually be rather complicated and difficult.įurthermore, they are larger birds, so the hole in any birdhouse you build for them will need to be rather large. They favor nests in densely-packed trees on branches instead of in tree holes. They prefer dense cover, which birdhouses often don’t provide. Unlike most birds, cardinals don’t actually use birdhouses that often. There is something for about every skill level on this list.Ĭardinals and Birdhouses: It’s a Complicated Relationship Some of these are relatively simple, while others are a bit more complicated. In this article, we’ll look at some of the best birdhouse designs on the market. From straightforward designs made for kids to multi-level bird condominiums, you can learn how to build a cardinal birdhouse in just about every style and size. Of course, there are tons of different birdhouse plans available on the internet. ![]() Plus, there are high chances that it will actually get used! Even children can build birdhouses if you keep the design simple enough. Building birdhouses is perhaps one of the easiest and more practical things you can do with minimal woodworking skills. ![]() ![]() ![]() Two conductors are required to deliver the voltage to the load while the third conductor is optional and connected to some form of ground potential. Single-phase ac input voltage delivered from the wall socket can involve either two or three conductors. Japanese Type A plug with two narrow spades (left) and North American Type A plug with narrow and wide spades (right). Some wall mount power supplies are designed with mechanically interchangeable ac input power blades to allow the same power supply to be used with different wall socket styles by changing the ac input blades to match the available wall socket. ![]() The ac input plug can be changed for desktop supplies that use replaceable power cords by selecting a power cord with the appropriate ac input plug. Many desktop power supplies employ replaceable ac input power cords, while wall plug supplies have integrated ac input plugs. Unique mechanical construction related to the electrical specifications is used for the plugs and sockets to ensure that electrically incompatible plugs and sockets are not able to be used together. The standard wall plugs will have proper insulation for the rated voltages, and the contacts will be rated to work with specified maximum load currents. Does the application require an ac input ground?Īn appropriate ac input plug can be selected based upon industry standards after the above criteria have been determined. ![]() In what regions and/or countries will the power supply be used?.The selection of a proper wall plug for ac input voltage can be made by answering a few questions: Let's explore common single-phase ac wall plugs (input) and dc power connectors (output) for wall plugs and desktop power supplies. External power supplies employ many different input and output connector styles, and the connector selection is often based upon the input and output electrical and mechanical constraints associated with the application. ![]() ![]() Replace the top track cap with a new one. ![]() Look to see if you see wear in it, bumps, or breaks in it. Look at your top track where the steel rollers ride on. If the cable is broken a new cable can be purchased and easily installed.įix #4: Doors Rumble Open. Verify that the cable is not cut or broken. When Pushed By Hand They Slide Open Smoothly Horton C2100-2 Automatic Door Motor Assemblyįix #3: Doors Do Not Open Or Close. Horton C2102-1 Automatic Door Bearing Drive Block Assembly This can short out the dc motor making it ineffective and potentially damaging to the control box if not addressed immediately. When dc motors get old, carbon builds up inside of the motor from the worn brushes. If the door begins to open further, then you know your dc motor is bad. When it slows down or stops altogether, take a rubber mallet or object and hit the dc motor. If that checks out then watch again as the door tries to open. Verify that the linear bearing drive block is not compressed too tight on the rod, as it can cause unecessary friction making it difficult for the doors to open all the way. The 2 cast aluminum blocks sandwich the rod. The linear bearing drive block is made up of 2 pieces, an upper cast aluminum block with 2 bearings, and a lower cast aluminum block with 2 bearings. Remove the header cover so that you can see the internal components of the automatic door linear drive system. Once the roller is back on the track tightened the bolt.įix #2: Doors Open Slowly and Do Not Open All The Way If the roller is derailed, unscrew the bolt in the door panel to loosen the stainless steel roller assembly, enough so that you can lift the door and place the roller back on the track. Confirm that each roller is indeed on the top track properly, and not derailed. ![]() There are small steel rollers that ride along the top track. Look at the top of each moving door panel. IMPORTANT: Be careful when removing the header cover, when the screws are removed the header cover will fall off, as it is not hinged. To do this remove the fasteners accessed at the bottom of the header. Check all the moving door panels and make sure that none have gotten derailed from the top track. What makes this door system unique is the use of the bearing drive block, rod, and cable as most automatic sliding door systems are comprised of a rubber timing belt which moves along the dc motor pulley.įix #1: Doors Are Stuck In The Same Position and Will Not Move The bearing drive block then slides along the rod, making the doors open. ![]() When the doors open the DC Motor rotates the coupling causing the rod to spin. A dc motor is connected by a coupling to the rod. The door panels are attached to a cable which is mounted to a bearing drive block that slides along the rod. It features a rod concealed inside of the header. The Horton 2000 Linear Drive Automatic door system is comprised of some unique automatic door parts. In this article we go over 5 easy fixes for their most popular automatic sliding door system, the Series 2000 Linear Drive. Horton Automatics is one of the largest automatic sliding door manufacturers in the United States. ![]() ![]() Photo Credit : Aimee SeaveyĪs usual, I kicked myself later for not ordering the maple frappe, which always sounds delicious, but maybe not at 8:00 AM. Photo Credit : Aimee Seavey Breakfast is served. Photo Credit : Aimee Seavey Blueberry buckwheat pancakes with real maple syrup. Photo Credit : Aimee Tucker Parker’s Maple Barn Breakfast. You can’t go to Parker’s and NOT have something on which to drizzle some of their complimentary pure maple syrup! Normally in my family we smuggle small jars of the real stuff into restaurants in our purses - none of that maple-flavored corn syrup for us! The Parker’s Special comes with two eggs, two pancakes, ham, bacon, sausage, and toast. Courtney and I opted for omelets and home fries with a single blueberry buckwheat pancake apiece. My brother-in-law was feeling ambitious and went for the Parker’s Special - a whopper selection that comes with two eggs, two pancakes, ham, bacon, sausage, and toast. We knew we needed to get there early to get a seat, but fortunately, few things get me out of bed faster than the thought of a good breakfast. I headed there early on a recent Sunday with my sister and brother-in-law. A cozy, woodsy interior is the perfect setting for a plate of Parker’s Maple Barn pancakes. Servers weave around like bees, fetching more coffee, pushing carts piled with plates, and keeping the steady throngs of visitors moving along without rushing them. ![]() Wooden floors, walls, and beams surround you, and a maze of tables in several rooms are full of couples and families sipping coffee (they bring a carafe right to the table) and digging in. Once inside you’re immediately hit by the smell of breakfast - pancakes, butter, syrup, eggs, bacon, sausage - you know, the good stuff. ![]() ![]() ![]() Roads are proper dirt roads as soon as you deviate from the main roads, but you can still get around with a 4×4. But it also meant a lot of walking and climbing hills. This turned out to be a good compromise, being located between the beach and the town. We stayed at the Italian guest house at the top of a hill near Gros Islet. The drive takes about 90 minutes and costs around 85USD. We weren’t sure whether we needed a car for the whole trip so we took a cab instead. You can stay in the south, or rent a car and head North where there’s more night life and in my opinion the better kite spot out of the three available. It takes about 8 hours and they let you check in 23kg kite equipment on top of your normal luggage. We flew to Vieux Fort straight from London with Virgin Atlantic. The other one is in Castries, the capital in the North. ![]() The bigger one is in Vieux Fort in the South, which has two kite spots right next to it. There are ferries to and from Martinique, the neighbouring island in the North, but most likely you’ll fly in to one of the two airports. Big flat water and swell area upwind of Coconut Bay Getting there Rodney Bay, where you can visit the mall and party in slightly more high-end bars compared with Gros IsletĨ. The marina, where you can get great pizza and sushi, watch tourists and overhear discussions about sailingĥ. Gros Islet, the local town with bars and street partiesĤ. Italian guesthouse which we found on AirBnBģ. There weren’t many guides and reviews available online regarding which island to visit, and after first investigating Cuba which turned out to be too expensive we decided on St Lucia as it seemed to offer what we were looking for and has direct flights from London with Virgin Atlantic.Ģ. We wanted an island with a few spots available, room for exploration and preferably flat water. The season there might be even better in February to April but the season starts as early as November/December and over 3 weeks I got about 65% windy days which is pretty decent. Where to go kitesurfing in January? There is Cape Town, Perth, SE Asia, Cape Verde and a few other decent destinations but my friend Bjorn and I set our eyes on the Caribbean. Dates: Jan 16 – Feb 6 Rideable days: 14 out of 21 Wind: Easterly trade wind, 10 – 20 knots Air temp: Around 28˚C Water temp: Around 27˚C ![]() ![]() Just be careful not to get caught by a ghost, or you’ll lose a life. If you eat one of the special power pellets, you’ll be able to turn the tables on the ghosts and eat them for points. To start playing, use your arrow keys to guide Pac-Man around the maze, eating pellets and avoiding ghosts. Once the page has loaded, you’ll see the classic Pac-Man game board with the little yellow Pac-Man character in the center. To play Pac-Man on your laptop, you’ll need to open the Google Doodle page in your browser. The game is over when you have no lives left. Be careful not to let the ghosts touch you, or you will lose a life. Eat all the dots on the screen to advance to the next level. To play the Pac-Man doodle, use the arrow keys on your keyboard to move Pac-Man around. This is the ideal time to try playing Pac-Man if you’ve never done it before! How do you play Pac-Man doodle? In 2010, Google even created a special Google Doodle game version to celebrate its 30th anniversary. The original Pac-man arcade game was a huge hit and spawned numerous sequels and spin-offs. This is why Pac-man is always shown with a huge mouth! The little yellow dot-muncher has since been inducted into the video game hall of fame, and his image has become an icon of pop culture.īut did you know that Pac-man was based on a real-life creature? The Japanese word “ pack” means “to chomp,” and the game’s designer was inspired by the shape of a pizza with a slice. The classic video game Pac-man was first released in 1980 and quickly became a global phenomenon. From now until May 22, you can play a game of Pac-man on by clicking on the “ Insert Coin” button. Google’s annual Doodle for Google contest is back, and this year’s theme is “Doodles That Help the World.” For the first time, Google is also teaming up with Pac-Man for a special doodle game. ![]() The doodle allows users to play a version of the classic game within their web browser. ![]() The Pac-Man doodle is a Google Doodle that was released on May 21, 2010, in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Pac-Man video game. In this post, we will share some tips on playing the Pac-Man doodle game on mobile apps and PC. Many players have enjoyed the game since its release, and now there is a doodle game version. It is a variant of the chase game, and the original title is known for being the most profitable arcade machine. This game is available on many different sites and mobile apps. This is an enjoyable game with a simple but engaging idea. Pac-Man is very popular among people of all ages. ![]() ![]() These great coins are based on a series of character logos that were released as promotional material from the movie, and they are pretty cool. Here is a video showing the post-processing and painting steps: In the movie the mask looks like it is made of porcelain, so the designer created an Instructable that will show you how to recreate the cool texture. The same designer who created the Deadshot mask also made a Katana mask, and it’s a gorgeous design. ģD Printable Katana Mask from Suicide Squad by i.mark And you can learn how to make this mask, including the working light up eye piece, over on Instructables. The designer also created a miniature version here. It includes the full mask, including the front and rear half and the small device that fits over his eye that assists Deadshot’s aim. This fantastic replica Deadshot mask is perfect for cosplay or just for displaying in your home. If you have a dual extruder then you can print it in two different colors, or you can just paint the logo any color that you want.įront part of Deadshot mask, 3D Printable Mask of Deadshot by i.mark The movie’s unique and fun logo makes a perfect keychain or zipper pull and already has a loop on it to make it easy to attach. This figure is based on the character’s appearance in the movie, including her leather jacket and baseball bat. While the unstable Harley is gaga for Joker, she is also a capable woman who starts to wake up and reject the Joker’s abuse. Sure to be the breakout star of the movie, Margot Robbie portrays Harley Quinn, the former psychologist who the Joker managed to twist into becoming his girlfriend and sidekick. Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn by Matthew Clarke This great figure is an excellent likeness of the Joker that is ideal for painting and displaying. In the movie Jared Leto plays iconic Batman villain the Joker, and while his portrayal looks to be a controversial take on the character, at least they are trying something new. The bust has tons of great details from the movie costume, but it is simple enough that the model can easily be smoothed out without losing too much detail. This great bust of Smith as Deadshot looks great and is an excellent painting project. Will Smith stars as Floyd Lawton aka Deadshot, a deadly assassin who never misses. So here they are, Ten 3D Printable Suicide Squad Things: ![]() Unfortunately there aren’t yet a ton of models to choose from, but I found ten great 3D printable things ranging from quick prints to highly detailed 3D printing projects that will put all of your skills to the test. To get everyone in the mood for Suicide Squad it seemed like an obvious choice to hunt down some 3D printable models based on the characters from the movie. And just to top everything off, the Joker and Batman both make appearances. The criminal members of the squad are supervised by Rick Flag, a military commander working for Waller and his bodyguard Katana who wields a sword that can communicate with dead souls. Officially the squad’s name is Task Force X, and in the movie version characters like Deadshot, an assassin who never misses Harley Quinn, a therapist and the Joker’s girlfriend El Diablo, a pyromaniac ex-gang member and Captain Boomerang, who throws boomerangs, come together to stop the evil Enchantress. ![]() A government agent named Amanda Waller assembles a team of the worst DC villains around, puts a bomb in their heads and then sends them off to fight other bad guys. If you’re unfamiliar with the Suicide Squad, don’t worry - it’s a pretty simple concept. ![]() I know that I’m excited for it despite the reviews, and I expect that much like Batman vs Superman it will be a flawed film that I still find enjoyable. While the poor reviews don’t bode well for the future of DC’s attempt to replicate the success of the Marvel shared universe, the movie still looks like it’s going to be a hit. While the critical reception hasn’t been great the movie is still tracking to have the largest August opening ever. This week Suicide Squad, the third film from DC Comics extended universe, hits the big screen and it looks like it’s going to be a massive hit. ![]() ![]() Zen DAC owners with price-compatible headphones may not feel an urge to rush out and upgrade to the V2 unless they can get a decent return on their original – the V2 is, despite pedalling performance forward, evolution over revolution – but for newcomers to the company or type of product, iFi is offering a good jump in quality here to keep performance and features best in class. Nothing in life is free, of course, so iFi asks a £30 ($30 / AU$30) premium over the defunct Zen DAC. ![]() Over to Tyler, The Creator’s I THINK and the opening crackling is more atmospheric, the background piano pattern and drum beat sample are more present, and the dynamic inflections in his vocal delivery are more apparent.Įven listening through the Grados, the least revealing pair of the trio of headphones we mainly use, the V2’s sonic step-up is plain as day. Greater clarity instantly pulls you into the pop ballad, making her delivery of its important, timely message all the more poignant, and fleshing out piano notes that consequently convey that extra emotion. Play a Tidal Master of Billie Eilish’s Your Power between the two, and the new Zen DAC offers a wider window into a recording. The Zen DAC V2 is notably better: still open, smooth and nicely judged in its handling of frequencies, only this time dynamic expression and clarity are confidently taken to the next level, with the bass a little tighter and the presentation slightly more refined too. Indeed, what’s most pleasing is that iFi hasn’t launched a pricier sequel that only brings subtle improvements. We hailed the Zen DAC for offering a significant upgrade on a computer’s audio quality for not much money, and the Zen V2 achieves that to an even greater extent. We familiarise ourselves once again with the Zen DAC’s clear, tonally even-handed and insightful sound – all pleasing characteristics that we’re happy if not surprised to hear materialise in the Zen DAC V2’s performance when we switch to it. But it should be said that the power provided from the connected MacBook Pro (and also an iMac) source over USB proved sufficient enough to drive all manner of headphones we used during testing, from the Grado SR325x to the Beyerdynamic T5 (3rd Gen) and Focal Stellia. We do borrow the mains adapter from a previously tested iFi component as we hook the Zen DAC V2 up to our hi-fi system (via an iFi-supplied 4.4mm Pentaconn to XLR cable), and then in a desktop configuration. Neither of those accessories is on test here, although note that we tried the iPower X with the original Zen DAC and said it “definitely improves the sound in all areas”, so there’s no reason to think it would play ball any differently with this new model. Any 5V AC/DC adapter can be used, but iFi would naturally point you to its own iPower (£49 / $49 / AU$80) or iPower X (£99 / $100 / AU$159) power supplies. ![]() The Zen DAC V2 can be powered via its USB socket alone, drawing power from the source connected to it, however the mains route is recommended with tougher-to-drive headphones that require more power. ![]() ![]() iFi has omitted it to keep costs down – and because one won’t necessarily be necessary for everyone. The final port in the Zen DAC V2 is reserved for mains power, although it should be noted that a mains adapter doesn’t come in the box. ![]() |
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