![]() In other Nottingham action, French qualifier Arthur Cazaux advanced to the semi-finals after ousting Gabriel Diallo 7-6(2), 7-5 and Dominik Koepfer moved past wild card George Loffhagen 7-5, 4-6, 6-3.Īt the Caribbean Open in Puerto Rico, 12-time tour-level titlist Nishikori is enjoying a strong return to competition in his first tournament since the BNP Paribas Open in October 2021. Borges earned his biggest career title earlier this season, when he triumphed at the premiere Challenger 175 event in Phoenix. ![]() The 36-year-old will next face Nuno Borges, who cruised past Japan’s Sho Shimabukuro 6-4, 6-4. The three-time major champion has won 13 of his past 14 Challenger-level matches, including title runs in Aix-en-Provence and last week in Surbiton. How To Watch Murray's Nottingham Challenger SF That's the best I've played across the last two weeks in terms of how I hit the ball and that was really positive." In the second set, I think when I broke back immediately when he went 3-1 up, I think it gave me the momentum back and I felt like I was creating a lot of chances. "I thought in the first-set tie-break I played really well, came up with some really good passing shots to get me that tie-break. "He has a really good game, huge shots from the back of the court but also really nice touch up at the net. ![]() "Really, really tight match today against one of the best young players in the world," Murray said in his on-court interview. Despite trailing 1-3 in the second set, Murray fought back and earned a decisive break in the 11th game before closing out the match in one hour, 48 minutes. ![]() Murray lost just one point behind his first serve in the opening set to gain an advantage on the 20-year-old. The Scot Murray is yet to drop a set this week after defeating Stricker 7-6(2), 7-5 in the Rothesay Open quarter-finals. 4 Nishikori cruised in Palmas del Mar, Puerto Rico. Murray passed a stern test from #NextGenATP Swiss Dominic Stricker to advance in Nottingham while former World No. Andy Murray and Kei Nishikori advanced to the semi-finals at ATP Challenger Tour events on Friday. ![]()
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![]() ![]() You can easily customize all the watermarks you create with this software or save them if you want to use them on future projects. In addition to conventional watermarking options, uMark also lets you watermark your photos with QR codes or different shapes. ![]() The app lets you use both text and images as watermarks on your photos, and it also offers powerful batch processing options that automate the process of watermarking large amounts of images. There are different options of the software available, so you can opt for uMark Photo Watermarker if you’re only working with photos or you can use uMark Video Watermarker in case you often upload videos to the Internet. Price: Free version available, $29 for a full version of the software iWatermark also offers batch processing feature so that you can simultaneously add watermarks with the exact same settings to multiple images. The software’s list of watermarking features includes options like Signature, Arc Text, StegoMark or Metadata that enable you to add visible and invisible watermarks to your photos and videos. Furthermore, iWatermark Pro is compatible with a broad range of digital cameras, so you don’t have to worry about file formats, as the app lets you import or export photos in JPEG, PNG, TIFF or RAW file formats. This cross-platform watermarking app can be used with image editors like Lightroom, ACDSee or Photoshop or as a standalone app. iWatermark ProĬompatibility: macOS, Windows, iOS, Android Let’s take a look at some of the best photo watermarking software products you can use in 2021. 10 Best Affordable Photo Watermarking Software Products in 2021Īdding your name or your company’s logo to each image you include in your online portfolio are the most common methods of watermarking photos, but there are numerous other ways in which you can prove your ownership of the work you post on the Internet. ![]() ![]() ![]() If you’re antsy to get it as soon as possible, ordering from Japan is probably gonna be your best bet since that’s where it will come out first. With the serious international shipping delays commercially and otherwise, it’s difficult to say what’s gonna be worth it. My Figure Collection - It's like My Anime List.It’s kinda meh right now like entropy said. r/AnimeFigures' List of Retailers Community Recommended Links Buying figures will drain your wallet ShopsĪmiAmi HobbySearch Mandarake (sells rare and preowned figures) Jungle Good Smile Company Online Shop (often has exclusives) Good Smile Company US shop Crunchyroll Shop Hobby Link Japan (aka HLJ) Solaris Japan (MFC partner) Big in Japan (also has proxy service) Tokyo Otaku Mode RightStuf FigureHaven Archonia (EU) Yorokonde (EU)įiguya (EU) Dekai Anime (UK) Gamersheek (UK) Amazon Japan Type: >!text goes here!!Buying figures will drain your wallet!< NSFW & Spoiler Guidelinesįor Self Posts: include a bolded NSFW note next to links in that post.įor Links to sites/images: If the figure is NSFW, or the website has any NSFW content (including ads) be sure to tag your post NSFW and use the appropriate link flair. Do not advertise or request users to PM you for your TOM links. Please don't post referral links in the subreddit (this includes Otaku Mode's invite links). ![]() Self-promotion is tolerated (linking to your own site/blog/channel), but please be aware that if the mods do not feel like you contribute enough to the community outside of your own posts, your self promoting post(s) will be removed. Please also keep in mind that many potential buyers will find it useful if you state what country you’ll be shipping from.Ĭheck out the wiki for a more detailed review of these rules, including info regarding Pre-Order Sale and Trade Posts.
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SAMEGAWA Samegawa(鮫皮)is the ray or shark skin wrapping of the tsuka (handle/hilt). ![]() Simple cutting exercises are no problem, but we recommend you use it as a sharp decorative sword GENERAL DATA BLADE LENGTH HANDLE LENGTH OVERALL LENGTH LONG 74 cm / 29.1'' 25 cm / 9.8'' 104 cm / 41'' MEDIUM 55 cm / 21.6'' 23.5 cm / 9.3'' 82 cm / 32.3'' BLADE CRAFT BLADE CRAFT: carbon steel, water quenching BO-HI: NO BLADE HRC: 53 BLADE SHAPE: straight blade, Kissakimorohadukuri SHARPNESS: ★★★☆☆ BLADE HARDNESS: ★★★☆☆ MOUNTINGS HANDLE: hard wood, imitated rayskin, synthetic silk ito TSUBA /KASHIRA /FUCHI: alloy dragon pattern SCABBARD: hard wood with black lacquer PACKAGE 1 swords with scabbard 1 random bag NOTICE Sword display holder(stand) is not included Manual measurement error range 1-2 cm Tsuba & Fuchi & Kashira & Habaki Saya Additional Service About us Delivery details Tsuba & Fuchi & Kashira & Habaki Alloy Tsuba Iron Tsuba ( extra $10) Brass Set(extral $50) Alloy Fuchi & Kashira Habaki TSUKA-ITO & SAGEO Tsuka-ito is the wrapping of the tsuka and sageo (下緒 or 下げ緒) is a hanging cord that is passed through the hole in the kurigata (栗形) of a Japanese sword's saya. Store category Sign Up Now ! You may also like 2 Pieces Set Sharp Japanese Samurai Double Edged Straight Sword Katana+wakizashi Product Description This sword set is very nice, but its hardness is lower than other Japanese swords in our shop. It is also used to lighten the weight of the sword. Usually thought be used for bloodletting only. If you buy one katana, we can make a matching Wakizashi or Tanto for you. Item: 373166294540 2 Pieces Set Sharp Japanese Samurai Double Edged Straight Sword Katana+wakizashi. We will do our best to ship each sword as soon as possible, and if some part is out of stock and you would like to replace it with another for faster turn around time, that is possible.Seller: wang-katana2011 ✉️ (5,604) 98.7%, (Please do not order if you are not willing to wait) – To speed up custom size orders, you can choose gloss black saya, which will considerably help in the timing. The answer to this varies greatly, depending on the sword you purchased, normally the making time for most of our Samurai swords is between 1-8 weeks, depending on the processes the sword needs to go through (Folding, clay tempering, polishing, sharpening, coloring, engraving, etc.) and also depends on the availability of parts at the time of placing the order.Ĭustom made swords on average take between 1-8 weeks to make, depending on the processes the sword needs to go through (Folding, clay tempering, polishing, sharpening, coloring, engraving, etc.) and also depends on the availability of parts at the time of placing the order.įor Custom Sized blades and Tamahagane steel swords, those can take considerably longer and on average takes 3-8 months to complete and until it is ready to ship. And that seems more and more rare to be able to say these days." Thank you to everyone at Katanas For Sale that participated in my order, making of the sword, and shipping it to me. I would 100% recommend this place and the sword they make. That experience made me appreciate the quality so much more. The one from the other place was 3 weeks late and I was so disappointed. It far exceeded my expectations and is my favorite sword! I have ordered 2 from Katanas For Sale and 1 from another place (sorry, I cheated on you). The day came when it was delivered and I was so happy. The wait time was relatively short and the expected time was accurate with zero issues in shipping and delivery. I got it extra sharp and this is my display, mat cutting sword. ![]() Playing around with options allowed me to make the sword that I absolutely love! I chose the T10 steel, based on the description and research I did on the types of metal. This really allowed my artistic side to come out and I ended up changing my original idea because it didn't flow well once I saw it. "First off, the app to customize a sword is the best thing I've ever seen. ![]() ![]() ![]() If it were, the move would seemingly contradict a stance taken by Walgreens’ Chief Financial Officer in January when he said, “Maybe we cried too much last year” about merchandise losses.īut at least one industry expert told CNN Thursday that the prototype store’s layout would safeguard it better against theft, especially as nationwide retail crime trends escalate. The redesign was not done as an anti-theft measure, according to the retailer. The retailer said the concept is testing a different version of convenience that’s adapted for the way consumers are shopping now, including self checkout and online order/store pickup. In an emailed statement to CNN Friday, Walgreens said the purpose of the new store concept and technologies is to “enhance the experiences of our customers and team members” with a focus on shopping digitally for convenience. The store has a pharmacy with its own kiosk to use for check-in and order fulfillment, among other features. Walgreens said customers can also place their orders online for pickup in the store. Once the order is made, a Walgreens employee retrieves the products and packs them for pickup at a separate counter in the store. Those hidden products – including color cosmetics, beer, wine and spirits, hair color products and gift cards – can only be accessed for purchase through a kiosk system, also set up in the store.Ī post shared by Walgreens select and place their orders using a tablet-like device. Most everything else you expect you find at the drugstore chain is kept in an in-store fulfillment area, which is off-limits to shoppers. ![]() The new Walgreens store now has only two aisles for shoppers to peruse for their everyday needs, such as over-the-counter medication, bath and body care supplies, batteries, Band-aids, and grab-and-go snacks. It’s not designed to deter theft, Walgreens says.īut retail experts say keeping all merchandise out of reach sure is an effective way to combat rising incidents of shoplifting in America. ![]() Why? Walgreens says it’s a digital-first experimental store to benefit customers. Last week, the same location reopened with a dramatically pared back look. The store, located on 2 East Roosevelt Road, at one point offered a typical Walgreens shopping experience – multiple aisles stacked with daily essentials, cosmetics, packaged snacks, health care needs and an in-store pharmacy. Walgreens just opened a redesigned store in a downtown Chicago neighborhood where most of the merchandise is intentionally kept out of sight. ![]() ![]() ![]() The study area has been subject to a long history of redevelopment initiatives as indicated in the historic timeline below. Narrative: History and Development Background (Township of Montclair) Glenfield School – School Segregation & Integration in Montclair.Montclair’s Little Italy – the Italians in Montclair.Before ecological regulations, these mills discharged their waste into the natural waterways. In the 19th and early 20th century, Toney’s Brook supported several mills, which produced lumber, beer, calico, brass fittings, and pasteboard boxes. ![]() With the increase in the volume of water during storms in recent years the culvers reach their maximum capacity causing structural and material deterioration and pollution. Many roads have been built over the brook and in some places, it is covered up completely, canalized or culvertised. The Second River led to the Morris Canal in Bloomfield that was a means of transportation for the Underground Railroad. Locally, brooks were used as freedom routes for fugitive enslaved people. In Montclair, Toney’s Brook runs through Anderson Park, Edgemont Memorial Park, Montclair HighSchool and Glenfield Park. In Glenfield Park, the brook continues southeast into Glen Ridge, where it flows through The Glen (the glen for which that borough is named). It then flows into Bloomfield and, in Watsessing Park, joins the Second River, a tributary of the Passaic River. In Montclair it is joined by two tributary streams, both originally also called Toney’s (one called Tunnel Brook, arising from the cliff near Claremont Ave.). Toney’s Brook originates in Montclair northwest of the Upper Montclair railway station (originally north of the Montclair Presby Iris Garden), now with two branches, east and west of the elevated railroad tracks at Bellevue. Generally thought to be named for Anthony Oliff, a resident of West Orange (Newark in his time). Toney’s Brook is a tributary of the Second River in Essex County, New Jersey in the United States. Narrative: A glen is a secluded narrow valley often created by the flow of a brook. Toney’s Brook Trail: The Glen and The Brook The Crane House became the YWCA for African American Women inġ857 MONTCLAIR MAP WITH WATERWAYS – Toney’s Brook and Mud Lakeġ909 MONTCLAIR MAP – with Crane Park and the original site of the Israel Waterways were used as freedom routes for the Underground Railroad He projected the Newark and Pompton Turnpike which opened a large extent of country thereby enhancing the value of farm property and affording the farmers better facilities for transporting their produce to the market.” – Source: History of Montclair Township by Henry Whittemore 1894. He opened and developed an immense brownstone quarry in Newark, one of the largest in this part of the country, employing at times from 3 to 400 workers. He did more to develop this region of country than any man before or since. At the same time, he gave encouragement to and promoted every new enterprise that gave promise of success. He displayed wonderful sagacity and great executive ability. ![]() He controlled the waterpower on Tony brook and directed the first cotton mill on the stream which he afterwards sold to the Wilde family in the management of his extensive business interests. “Israel Crane was one of the first to utilize the immense waterpower of the Pacific falls near Paterson and directed there the second cotton mill. Visitors and people passing by will be able to listen or read this narrative after (Possibly a voice recording will be inserted here) Location #1: TONEY’S BROOK AT CRANE PARK – Street Sign Design The project is partially funded by the Essex County Department of Parks and Recreation and Cultural Affairs and has the approval of the Township of Montclair.Ī. The QR code will provide direct access to this information to anyone with a cell phone.Īlthough much of the history of Toney’s Brook has been documented by the Montclair History Center and local historians, this project aims to increase public awareness of the history of Toney’s Brook and of Montclair and other communities bordering the Brook in general by making this information accessible to a large audience in a simple way with the installation of the ten interactive signs in strategic locations. Each sign will have a scannable QR code connecting to our website to provide more detailed historical information about the project. Each of 10 locations will have a interactive sign showing the map and location (you are here) and the history of the neighborhood, covering pre-colonial history, colonial times, the American Revolution, the Industrial Era, and contemporary times as appropriate. The project will cover the route of Toney’s Brook through the township and into Glen Ridge and Bloomfield. TONEY’S BROOK TRAIL, MONTCLAIR, NEW JERSEY – Work in Progress TONEY’S BROOK TRAIL PROJECT ![]() ![]() ![]() heres your answer Element names and symbols color by number A perfect way to help your students prepare for an elements and symbols quiz. ![]() If the Medicine Man says you’re not ready to play with fire – LISTEN or the Fire spirit will teach you the hard way. MsRazz ChemClass Element Names and Symbols - Color By NumberWant a more FUN and ENGAGING way to help your students study the element names and symbols Well. In many metaphysical traditions learning mastery over one or more elements is part of classical training, but to master anything you must first respect it and second understand all its diverse facets. Water is the next element, followed by Air and Fire, building toward the refined pinnacle of Spirit that acts as a nucleus for this magical party. Of these, four were the physical elements fire, air, water, and earthof which the entire world is composed. Take that away and the remaining picture is pretty grim. The Five Element Symbols of Fire, Water, Air, Earth, Spirit Share Flipboard Email Learn Religions / Kelly Miller By Catherine Beyer Updated on JThe Greeks proposed the existence of five basic elements. Consider that Earth’s atmosphere is what gives us air, food, living waters, etc. Nonetheless without this cornerstone the remaining elements could not function. Let’s face it – a rock is a rock and pretty straightforward (unless you’re talking about spiritually charged crystals, but that’s a topic for another article). Using the Greek model, Earth is the most material and mundane. ![]() Alchemists of the time then made four triangular symbols to represent all but Spirit, whose form remains elusive even with all our technological gee-gaws. Effectively they wrote that Earth, Air, Fire, Water and Aether (Spirit or Quintessence) make up everything in the world. ![]() ![]() ![]() Most microphone stands come in either a flat base or a tripod base. A poorly bolted base can break off from the shaft even if dropped lightly. A lightweight base can easily topple over the mic during recordings and live sessions. The base is an important part of microphone stands. While there are tons of mic stands in the market with numerous features and upgraded versions, there are a few factors that you should pay special attention to when purchasing a mic stand. Important Factors to Consider When Purchasing Microphone Desk Stands Desktop mic stands save plenty of space on your desk, as well as keeping the delicate mic secure even more so if you purchase a desk mounting mic stand. If you use the mic frequently, then setting it up everytime and keeping it secure somewhere when you are finished with it can be a hassle. Microphones and their cables aren’t exactly space-saving. A mic stand removes these sounds and allows your voice to be picked up by the microphone. The rustle of paper, your hands accidentally knocking something, keyboard typing, PC’s fan, and even adjusting your position would be caught by the mic. If you leave your mic on the desktop when using it, it is bound to pick up noises. Investing in a desk mic stand will allow you to focus on your work, making sure the sound quality is even and free from external noises without having to readjust the mic every time you want to use it. If you use a mic frequently on your desktop but have never considered investing in a mic stand, here’s why you need to reconsider: When you are not busy worrying about the shivering microphone or your arms aching half the time, you can easily see why a microphone stand is a great investment to your setup. They are also a great tool to keep your desk clutter free even when you have a ton of equipment lying around. These top-rated desk stands will help you ensure that your microphone is not only positioned optimally for getting the best out of its recording capabilities, but also reduce the sound of vibrations coming through from your desk. ![]() A steady desk stand for microphones is one of those overlooked, but necessary investments. More importantly, it’s crucial that you get the most of the investment you’ve made in your gear. However, some investments are necessary especially, when they can help us further our career. If you are trying to take a serious shot at becoming a professional streamer or content creator, it can be a tough pill to swallow when it comes to purchasing the necessary equipment for the first time. ![]() ![]() ![]() “Glovo firmly believes this regulation must be promoted based on dialogue between all actors involved,” the statement said.Įnglish version by Melissa Kitson. This will result in more than 3,000 riders losing their jobs. ![]() Glovo said in a statement it respected the court’s ruling, but expected the government and the European Union to set up a regulatory framework. Shortly after the government launched the legislation, Deliveroo announced it was ending operations in Spaina move partly driven by the new law and partly by its low market share in the country. In recent years, some workers hired to deliver goods via apps such as Glovo have been demanding recognition as salaried staff and petitioning for the corresponding rights, such as sick leave and paid holidays. The ruling comes at an important time for two reasons: on one hand it coincides with the ongoing controversy over the contradictory sentences on riders’ working status, and on the other, amid government plans to further regulate the sector. In this instance, the judges found that food-delivery riders were employees. In a bid to unify the court’s response on this issue, the head of Madrid’s High Court decided to send the next related case to all 17 magistrates in the Labor Division. This specific case reached the Supreme Court after Isaac Cuende, a former Glovo worker, appealed a ruling by Madrid’s High Court, which found that food-delivery riders were self-employed workers. The decision marks an important step forward in a long legal battle in which several lower courts have ruled in favor of food delivery riders, only to be overturned by higher regional courts. If it stays and incorporates its delivery workers into its workforce, these losses will increase to 20 million euros in 2022. It is estimated that Deliveroo’s Spanish operations will have a loss of 8.8 million euros at the end of 2021. These “assets” include the cellphone application, which riders must have if they are to find work. If Deliveroo stays in Spain, not only will it continue to lose money, but it will also increase significantly. Jat 5:14 AM 3 min read Deliveroo is to stop operating in Spain (David Davies/PA) (PA Wire) Deliveroo plans to quit operating in Spain just four months after the government. The court found that Glovo was “not a mere intermediary” between restaurants and delivery riders, but instead “a business that fixes the conditions for the provision of its services, and owns the assets essential to carrying out its services,” the court said. This investigation was initiated due to the existence of exclusivity agreements with the restaurants which could have implied the implementation of vertical. The court ruled Glovo is “a business that fixes the conditions for the provision of its services, and owns the assets essential to carrying out its services”Īlthough the text of the Supreme Court sentence is still not known, the decision could have far-reaching consequences for the entire gig economy. In January 2022, the National Markets and Competition Commission (CNMC) published a Decision agreeing to end the investigation against the main food delivery platforms operating in Spain: Just Eat, Deliveroo, Uber Eats and Glovo. ![]() |