![]() If you could land here, all that extra weight would crush your bones and pulverize your internal organs. Down here, you'll start to feel pretty lousy, because the sun's gravity is so strong, a 150-pound person on Earth would weigh about 4,000 pounds here. This is the surface of the sun we see every day. ![]() And they can reach over 10,000 degrees Celsius, exactly the sort of obstacle you'd want to avoid when flying a spacecraft into the sun.Īnd the next layer is just as perilous: the photosphere. These loops of gas are suspended by a powerful magnetic field and stretched for tens of thousands of kilometers beyond the sun. See that massive plume? That's called a solar prominence. But we'll need something even better as we get closer.Īt about 3,000 kilometers above the surface, we reach the chromosphere, the second layer of the sun. Now, the probe's heat shield works like a very good mirror, reflecting 99.9% of the incoming light. And it's tens of thousands of times brighter here than on Earth. It blazes at 1 million degrees Celsius, nearly 900 times as hot as lava. At 7 million to 10 million kilometers above the sun's surface, we reach the corona, the outermost layer of the sun. But what if we wanted an even closer look? In 2018, it launched the Parker Solar Probe, which is swooping to within 6.2 million kilometers of the Sun's surface, the closest we've ever been. Narrator: Right now, NASA is exploring the sun like never before. ![]() Account icon An icon in the shape of a person's head and shoulders. ![]()
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![]() ![]() The “moonrise” code in module sunCalc seems less than perfect so although I added the moonrise and moonset properties in 2.1.3 BigTimer, there were issues resolved in moonrise and moonset (from version 2.17 on) thanks to adding my own checking to the sunCalc module. Second function node: if (msg.state="off") Įasy – I have a ton of variations on that for different scenarios.īack in February 2018 I added moonrise and moonset – as well as improving the layout and docs. ![]() Blynk might be controlling the lighting or the grey manual overrides, OR BigTimer may be running a schedule – it is important that all 3 methods are compatible and that they stay in SYNC.įirst function node: if (msg.payload="1") msg.payload="off" Įlse if (msg.payload="2") msg.payload="auto" Note the Blynk “Write Event” node on the left and the Blynk “Write” node on the right. A simple function node on either side of BigTimer sorts out that problem. Let me give an example, the segmented switch in BLYNK, assuming 3 outputs for this example – gives and needs values “1”, “2” and “3” – which I use for “off” “auto” and “on” states in BigTimer. I’ve had the odd comment about BigTimer not giving the output someone wants… if the msg.payload from output 1 isn’t what you need, change it. There is also real-time status information displayed below each BigTimer node.Īs always, the latest node-red-contrib-bigtimer is available at node-red-flows and at – put “scargill” in the search and you’ll see all my nodes and flows. The third output presents a message which could be used for speech or debugging. The second of three outputs offers a simple 1 or 0 every minute in the output “payload” and also presents additional information reflecting the status message in msg.state, message.time and others – see the entire msg object output in debug for more. You can also manually over-ride the UTC time setting on the host computer if required. The node offers outputs suitable for MQTT, speech and databases (but you don’t HAVE to use any of these). Full support is provided for dusk/sunset dawn/sunrise and variations also for day/week/month (and special days) control.īigTimer has three outputs, the first of which updates when there is a change of state and presents one of two messages (for, for example, MQTT or other control mechanism) ON and OFF TEXT fields are optional – for speech or whatever use you have in mind.īigTimers can be used singly or in groups. The MQTT-compatible payload (ON and OFF msg) is the main output and you should put a value in there even if not using MQTT. If you need something to happen at or near midnight – I’ve now added a DAY END option to the OFF dropdown boxes – equating to 23:59 or one minute before “midnight” (the latter is in fact is the beginning of the next day).Īt it’s simplest, BigTimer is a single block which can be used as the equivalent of a simple mechanical timer, seeding other Node-Red nodes or directly manipulating devices by, for example, MQTT protocol. The panel on the right is quite out of date now with many additional items in the actual panel.įor clarity: BigTimer works in minutes – in a DAY which consists of hours and minutes 00:00 to 23:59, where minute 1439 is the last minute of the day – that is why there is no MIDNIGHT in the settings. In version 2.5.0 I added separate on-off randomisation options. I do not plan to spend any more time hunting through Node-Red forums for BigTimer queries, sorry… and the source is NOT in GITHUB – you have the full source when you have BigTimer itself – the whole thing is only 2 files (a. V2.8.1 fixed bug introduced in 2.8.0 to 2nd output payload. ![]() Also, one helpful blog subscriber pointed out an issue – special day included – month 9 was faulty – fixed – many thanks to everyone for you feedback on this very popular timer). Update February 2023įixed a mistake in the July-December exclusion months Update January 9, 2022Īdded new “away” command – in minutes for now (away X) which can be as long as you like and will hold the first output off until you clear it with (away 0) or it runs out – this should be fully tested before deploying and you MUST have “repeat” ticked in the dialog for this to work. I’m currently pondering how to add winter and summer options for on-off times without making the setup page more cluttered – ideas welcome. Questions about BigTimer should be placed in the comments section here. BigTimer is my own creation and is (IMHO) the most powerful and best-ever, most comprehensive timing node for Node-Red, providing a general purpose timer as well as handling summer/winter correctly as well as (importantly) lighting-up time (for which you should provide your longitude and latitude from Google maps or similar). ![]() ![]() Why do I need a middleman, when it’s easy to do it directly? My own profession’s organization appealed to members for donations to benefit the earthquake victims in Haiti… we give the money to the professional organization, and then THEY forward the money to the relief efforts. It’s that I don’t want OTHERS to get such “recognition” AT MY EXPENSE (literally). That’s not to suggest I feel a need for such recognition. They collect the funds and the (presumably) pass it on to those in need in a grand gesture that conveys all the “social credit” to them (and none to you). Over the years, after some natural disaster, I get solicited by various organizations to donate to the cause THROUGH them. Yes… this kind of virtue signaling and “social credit by proxy” bugs the shit out of me. (They’ve certainly spent a lot of money on PR.) Which reminds me: no part of the OMEGA Orbis DeVille Trésor is tax deductible. The bear is shaped like an “8.”Īgain, it’s entirely likely that OMEGA writes a tax-deductible corporate check to Orbis above and beyond any agreement vis-à-vis their Orbis-branded watches. The date wheel highlights the connection Orbis’ blue bear logo appears instead of the number 8. All we need to know: where’s their wallet in this? OMEGA’s corporate collaboration has its heart in the right place. The OMEGA Orbis DeVille Trésor is a magnificent timepiece. Unless, of course, the facts of the charitable contributions are made public. A cynical ploy to move the metal by appealing to the public’s guilt better nature. I reckon save the planet/charity donation watches are a scam. I’ve raised this mystery watch contribution issue before (relative to “ greenwashing“). A $100-per-watch donation is less than the Texas’ sales tax, by a factor of five.Īgain, it’s entirely likely that OMEGA writes a tax-deductible corporate check to Orbis above and beyond any agreement vis-à-vis their Orbis-branded watches. If that’s the arrangement for the OMEGA Orbis DeVille Trésor, it seems both miserly and misleading. $100 USD from the sale of each watch is donated to Orbis and its Flying Eye Hospital. In addition to their incredible ongoing support, OMEGA created a special watch - the Hour Vision Blue - to celebrate this partnership. OMEGA announced its Global Corporate Partnership with Orbis in January 2011. Meanwhile, an old Orbis presser gives us a clue. ![]() I’ve contacted both OMEGA and Orbis for the financial deets. Nor do we know how much money, if any, OMEGA donates to Orbis on an annual basis, apart from contributions tied to individual watch sales. Eighty-six percent of funds raised go to the actual work.īe that as it is, neither OMEGA nor the mainstream watch press show any interest in revealing what percentage of the watch’s purchase price goes to Orbis. compensation package seems a tad high, it’s a legit charity. Designed to raise a smile and raise funds, these watches can truly make a difference.Īlthough Orbis’ COO’s $500k p.a. To celebrate OMEGA’s support of Orbis International and its fight against preventable blindness, a playful collection of De Ville Trésor timepieces has been created. Like the OMEGA Orbis Prestige and Speedmaster preceding it, the limited edition Trésor benefits Orbis International, famous for its flying eye hospital. Priced at $6500, the OMEGA is a lot more affordable than the $15k-and-up Rollies. Luxury finish with exclusive Geneva waves in arabesque.Ĭrosstown rival Rolex’s overwrought Cellini collection can’t match the purity or mechanical excellence of OMEGA’s très chic Trésor. Free sprung-balance with silicon balance spring, two barrels mounted in series. ![]() Resistant to magnetic fields greater than 15,000 gauss. Manual winding movement with Co-Axial escapement. It’s also got brains, resilience, stamina and a long list of accomplishments and capabilities. ![]() The hand wound version of the Swiss watchmaker’s in-house Master Co-Axial movement is a horological babe. OMEGA’s Calibre 8511 shelters beneath the exhibition caseback. Flip the OMEGA Orbis DeVille Trésor over and the hits keep happening. The OMEGA Orbis DeVille Trésor is a minimalist marvel – a 40mm stainless steel three-hander with a domed gradient blue dial, polished hands, a bright blue second hand, 18k white gold applied indices and a to-dye-for black leather pin-and-buckle strap. ![]() ![]() ![]() LED Under Cabinet Lighting Strip Types Of Under Cabinet Lighting While your kitchen will have the ambient lighting positioned correctly above, it’s higher up in the ceiling and the light is much softer and generally spread by the time it reaches the countertops.īy adding under-cabinet lighting, you get much more direct and intentional light on your countertops in the areas you will be working the most. It gives that extra light needed for doing the day-to-day tasks in the kitchen, like actually preparing and cooking food! Under-cabinet lighting is really important for a functional kitchen. Of course, pendant lights could also be decorative too, but I think they should really serve to function as task lighting foremost. So I have two types of lighting I consider to be talk lighting and that’s under cabinet lights and pendant lights. As not only would they give off more light, but you may also be able to spread them further apart, meaning you need fewer.Īs I said, the goal is to create a full and even coverage of light for the main room but also to not overdo it and place so many lights we’re blinded every time we turn them on. The bigger the size of the recessed downlight the less you would potentially need to light your kitchen. However, sizes can range from 50mm to 300mm depending on the type of light fitting and look you want. The most popular sized kitchen recessed lights in the UK are approximately 90mm / 3.5inchs wide (70mm hole cut out size) or 115mm / 4.5inchs wide (90mm hole cut out size). Recessed light set forward from a tall cabinet What size recessed lights should I use in My kitchen? How far from The wall should recessed lights be in the kitchen?Ī good general rule is to try and position recessed lights in line with the edge of your countertop, which is usually 60cm or 24inches off the wall. ![]() So with these in mind let’s look at some positioning. As well as any architectural features such as any skylights or beams, as this might restrict where you can physically install them. You’ll also need to consider the size of the downlight themselves, as the larger the diameter the bigger the light coverage, so you might not need as many, or you may be able to space them slightly further apart and still achieve the same coverage.Īnd lastly, you’ll also need to consider your ceiling and where the joists are and which direction they run. You want to make sure you cover the main kitchen layout as well as the room as a whole. You need to consider the size and shape of the room as well as the kitchen layout to determine where to place these downlights. There are three main factors to consider when it comes to the number of ambient lights we need. So you want enough lights to cover the room but not so many that they’re overlapping light and we feel like we’re on the surface of the sun. The aim of these lights is to flood the room evenly with light. So let’s look at how many you need, and I’m afraid this is the classic ‘it depends’. ![]() Now there are a couple of things to consider with these lights, most notably where you position them and how many you need. This is the lighting used to cover the whole room and give a general overall coverage of your kitchen area. Typically recessed LED recessed downlights or pot-lights. Ambient LightingĪmbient lighting is the main lighting in your ceiling. Top Tip: Make sure to finalise your kitchen layout before planning your lighting design. Right, let’s look at the three main lighting types or groups. All these factors (and more) will have a direct impact on the lighting scheme. Where the cabinet runs are, whether there is an island or peninsula, if you have tall or wall cabinets and where they are located. The location and type of kitchen lighting you include will depend greatly on the layout of your kitchen within the room as a whole. Before you start to look at and plan your kitchen lighting scheme you must have your kitchen layout finalised and confirmed. KITCHINSIDER YOUTUBE CHANNEL Confirm Your Kitchen Layoutįirst things first. ![]() ![]() ![]() The Varsity Girls race that followed delivered far more decisive results, both in the race for the individual championship and the team championship. East senior Charlie Kruger (19:16) and sophomore Kai Luna (19:35) were the next two to sprint down the long finishing straightaway for 9 th and 10 th place, securing the win for East with 27 points to South’s 29 points. With four runners each across the finish line, East and South were locked in an 18-point tie. Two South runners crossed the line before East senior Alan Harder (19:04) and junior Julio Dominguez-Perez (19:06) came in, putting East’s 4 th runner a single place ahead of South’s 4 th runner who came across next. A bit further back, senior Jack Kriekels moved up from 5 th place to 3 rd place over the latter stages of the race, passing two South runners on his way to finishing just a fraction of a second behind his second-place teammate – a finishing surge which would prove decisive in East’s eventual razor thin victory. Junior Charlie Keglovitz (18:42) took an early lead only to eventually be caught by the top South runner with about a half mile to run. While the East Girls JV left nothing to doubt from the beginning of their race, the Denver East Boys JV (ranked as the 10 th best JV team in the State according to Colorado MileSplit) got everything they could handle from a surprising Denver South JV team. Senior Gemma Haller (14 th, 23:59), junior Clara Artley (15 th, 24:08), sophomore Avery Ash (16 th, 24:08), ninth grader Ana Beam (18 th, 24:11), and sophomore Isabella Raworth-Erazo (19 th, 24:15) would put an explanation point on the Angels dominance of the race, finishing with 10 of the top 20 runners in the race. A rare trio of runners not from East crossed the line before sophomore Anna Rothman-Haji (23:22) and ninth grader Ella Terch (23:30) came through in 7 th and 8 th to complete the scoring for the Angels with a measly 21 points – good enough to beat the rest of all DPS teams combined. O’Meara was followed across the finish line by East classmate Ellie Goldstein (23:01) and ninth grade Lila Cypers (23:03) who each had a firm grip on 2 nd and 3 rd places respectively from early stages of the race. Junior Bri O’Meara would kick the winning into gear with a dominating wire to wire win in the Girls JV championship race, running 22:29 over the deceptively tough course. The worst of the forecasted weather, which threatened wind and a cold rain, never fully materialized, but great performances from a long list of Angels certainly did. The East Angels ran to four DPS League team titles on cool fall afternoon on Denver East’s home course at City Park. ![]() ![]() ![]() On June 14, 2020, Hype House co-founder Thomas Petrou enlisted Hall to cover Rae’s new car in photos of the couple for a YouTube video. They shared several TikToks they filmed together over the next few days. ![]() The two joined Jaden Hossler and Blake Gray at a protest in Los Angeles and were even spotted together on the news. Hall said Rae was the “best girl” he ever dated on April 18, 2020.ĭuring a Skype interview shared by TikTokRoom on Instagram, Hall said he and Rae are just friends - but couldn’t deny what they’d shared in the past.įollowers peeped this on the news□ via tiktokĪ post shared by First Ever Tiktok Shaderoom on at 2:37am PDT Then, things were quiet between them for a while. “Just trying to figure things out … Things happen and then we just decided we’re better off as friends for now.” “We got super close and we were really really really good friends,” she told Entertainment Tonight. ![]() 21, 2020, Rae said the two were “talking kind of on and off.” Two days later, he backtracked and said the two are “talking” in an interview with Hollywire. “I still love her and we’re still gonna hang n stuff but, we’re just not gonna be kissy kissy anymore … btw, neither of us are punching the air.” We’re still friends and plan to remain that way!!” he wrote. “Addison and I are NOT dating!!! She’s doing her own thing and I’m doing mine. btw, neither of us are punching the air □- Bryce Hall January 30, 2020 we’re still friends and plan to remain that way!! i still love her and we’re still gonna hang n stuff but, we’re just not gonna be kissy kissy anymore. Addison and i are NOT dating!!! she’s doing her own thing and im doing mine. ![]() ![]() ![]() Also, do let us know about your experience at any of these 24-hour restaurants in Navi Mumbai. Where: Four Points By Sheraton, Next to Inorbit Mall, Plot No 6 – 15, Sector 30A, Vashi, Navi Mumbaiĭo you know any other restaurants in Navi Mumbai that stay open for 24 hours? Please give us some recommendations in the comments section below. If you want your midnight snack a stone’s throw from the soothing sound of the waves, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Marine Cove (along ECP) is the pick of the lot. But it is an expensive place, so make sure you go only when you are loaded. The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf (Marine Cove) For an island, Singapore has surprisingly few all night cafes by the sea. Apart from this, wraps, salads, misal pav, and other quick bites are available here too. Tea, pakodas, and bhajiyas are usually the domain of street-side vendors, but Wrapped wants to make sure you don’t miss out on enjoying the rainy weather even if you’re staying in a luxurious hotel. Wrapped – Four Points By Sheraton has a special monsoon menu which makes it a great place to go when it’s raining outside. Patil Hospital Campus, Nerul, Navi Mumbai 5. It’s definitely the go-to place for delicious food on a tight budget. Pasta, Pizza, Burgers, Fried Rice, and Sandwiches are the most popular food items there. The atmosphere, the crowd, and even the prices will remind you of your college days! It’s a place bubbling with energy and is a favorite spot for the college-going crowd in the area. Legends CafeĪ visit to Legends Cafe will take you down the nostalgia lane. Where: Royal Tulip, 26 B, Sector 7, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai 4. From their all-day menu, Akuri and Sali Par Eedu are Parsi varieties that you’ll hardly find anywhere else except in Irani cafes across Mumbai they are absolutely delightful! This fine dining restaurant in Kharghar is a paradise for all biryani lovers! From your regular Mutton Dum Pukht Biryani to Tarkari Biryani and Jackfruit Biryani, there is a lot to gorge on. and good food hygiene help to prevent the transmission of a 24-hour stomach bug.15. Where: D 266, TTC Industrial Estate,Thane Belapur Road, Turbhe, Mumbai, Turbhe, Navi Mumbai 3. The 24-hour stomach flu is neither the flu nor something that always. That’s our favorite part of the buffet, but other than that, they also have salads, sandwiches, pasta, milkshakes, appetizers, and desserts. From cutting chai to paranthas and Mughlai curries, they’ve managed to make everything to perfection. This 24-hour restaurant in Ibis, Navi Mumbai is for those who are looking for a hearty desi meal. Where: Country Inn & Suites by Carlson, Plot X-4/5-B, TTC Industrial Area, MIDC, Next to Nirmal Bhavan, Mahape, Ghansoli, Navi Mumbai 2. It is known for its lavish buffets and brunches, which includes everything from salads, pancakes, and juices to desserts. ![]() Out of the three, Mosaic is the only 24-hour restaurant. Mosaic is one of the three restaurants inside Country Inn & Suites in Navi Mumbai’s Mahape business district which is just minutes away from the scenic Kharghar Hills. The Best Restaurants Open 24 Hours in New Orleans - Eater New Orleans 8 Spots Serving Food 24 Hours in New Orleans Sometimes the midnight meal is the most important of the day. ![]() ![]() ![]() The Best Luxury Sedona Rental – Uptown Luxury Pool Home, Walk to Town, Red Rock Views, Firepit, Large Loft.The Overall Best Sedona Rental – Romantic, Relaxing, Rejuvenating – Awesome Views of Red Rocks!.Didn’t find what you’re looking for just yet? Hold tight! I’m sure you’ll find your dream desert hideaway if you just keep scrolling! These are chosen to suit a range of stay styles and budgets. To make choosing the best Airbnb in Sedona easier for you, I’ve selected the best 5 Airbnb’s below. ![]() From luxurious homes in ritzy neighborhoods to camping under the Sedona stars – and everything in between – I know you’ll find what you’re looking for.Īirbnb Sedona AZ & The Best Vacation Rentals If nurturing your mind, body, and spirit back to health in a natural location to die for is on the agenda, Sedona is for you – and I’ve got the Sedona Airbnb list for you. There’s truly something powerful and life-altering about a trip to Sedona. This outdoor lover’s oasis is also a thriving new-age destination, where healing retreats and therapies abound and you can guarantee you’ll go home feeling renewed and reinvigorated.
![]() ![]() This allows airflow to dynamically fetch configurations from other services on the platform - like our web app, feature flags, or other business logic. The first step towards this architecture was to get our airflow clusters to talk to a centralized configuration store on our platform. dag_factory - folder with all our DAGs in a factory pattern with a set format of standardized methods.projects//main.py - the core file where we will call the factory methods to generate DAGs we want to run for a project.projects//config.py - a file to fetch configuration from airflow variables or from a centralized config store.In practice, the file structure might look something like this snippet. Your deployment pipeline can then pick the correct DAGs from the monorepo to push to each of the airflow clusters. You can either duplicate DAGs in each project folder or have all your shared DAGs in a shared_dags folder. One possible approach is to have a monorepo with individual folders for each of your projects. To set the stage, throughout this article we will assume that we want to execute two complex tasks in airflow - process_message & process_invoices.īefore we dive into the new setup, it’s important to take a quick detour to see how this would be generally done in airflow. ![]() DAG Factories - Using a factory pattern with python classes that generate DAGs automatically based on dynamic input to the system.Įnough with the backstory, it’s time to get to the exciting part. This lead to the inception of DAG factories. Our main goal was to move away from the declarative format of deploying airflow and move more towards dynamically generated DAGs for flexibility and scalability - allowing us to quickly change what was running on airflow with as little as a feature flag modification. As we began to push airflow to its limits we recently undertook a reworking of how we deploy to airflow clusters - and dare I say found a better way to use airflow. Moreover, we manage multiple airflow deployments and also run massive multi-tenant airflow clusters running a plethora of workloads. ![]() Airflow allows you to write complex workflows in a declarative manner and offers many out-of-box operators to do complex tasks.Īt Flywheel Software we heavily use Airflow for complex ETL pipelines, machine learning pipelines, and statistical analysis. Originally hailing from the corner of Airbnb, this widely used project is now under the Apache banner and is the tool of choice for many data teams. If you’ve been on the hunt for a workflow management platform, my guess is you’ve come across Apache Airflow already. ![]() ![]() "Originally, the plan was simply to document the variety and publish online some of the rich history of the Model M keyboards," he says. The force of the bent spring pushes the key cap (and your finger) back up.Įrmita began Clicky Keyboards to prepare for upcoming online academic database projects for Princeton. As you press the key, you feel progressively stronger resistance until the hammer snaps down on the electrical contact and the spring collapses. It's a simple design: a key cap mounted on a spring mounted on a hammer. IBM patented the buckling spring key switch in 1978. The means of activating that contact is mechanized. Keystrokes register by way of electric signals sent from a contact beneath each key, which are sent to the computer through a wire. Computer keyboards have no lever and no type bar. ![]() Typewriter keyboards feel the way they do because each key connects to a lever that, when pressed, acts on a type bar that presses ink to page. Though somewhat antiquated, these old keyboards still showcase some nice innovations. That "feeling" is exemplified by the Model M, and has helped create a surprisingly large market for a 30-year-old piece of equipment that weighs five pounds. Mechanical (or clicky) keyboards improve typing speed and help eliminate carpal tunnel syndrome-but the real draw is the tactile feel of typing on a real keyboard it's the reaction of feeling the physical switches under the keys. He finds, buys, rebuilds, and then sells IBM Model M keyboards to nostalgic, discerning geeks through his website. But no one better understands that romantic pull, or works harder to preserve it, than Brandon Ermita.Įrmita runs Clicky Keyboards, a side job to his regular gig as Princeton University's IT manager. That signature click-clack-probably louder than it should be in polite office society-generated by rapid-fire key presses with your flying fingers is something mostly lost to our touchscreens and our modern, ultra-slim, low-travel keyboards. ![]() ![]() Few things in the computing world are as viscerally satisfying as typing on an old-school mechanical keyboard. ![]() |