8/3/2023 0 Comments Torx socket![]() The set comes with both 8-inch and 12-inch-long ⅜-inch socket wrenches for excellent versatility. One of the best reasons to invest in a socket set is to start completing basic automotive repairs at home, especially when an experienced DIYer can use this high-quality mechanics socket set to work on a vehicle. Any of these socket sets would be an excellent addition to your automotive garage or workshop. The top-rated products below are some of the best socket sets on the market based on quality, price, reputation, and rigorous hands-on review. Consumers typically preferred socket sets with specialized tools or parts over similar products that lacked these accessories. The last component of the selection process was the special features or accessories. We also subjected our sockets to high torques to see if they could withstand heavy pressure without cracking to help determine the best socket set. During our evaluation, we considered how easy it was to access hard-to-reach bolts, how well the sockets fit on the bolt heads, and how easy it was to remove stubborn bolts. ![]() We used them to work bolts, spark, plugs, and lug nuts on our test vehicle. Each of our selections went through rigorous testing in real-world conditions. ![]() We looked for products that stood out based on the number of pieces in the set, durability, versatility, and any special features that distinguished a product from similar options. We researched and reviewed each individual product from more than 30 possible choices. Photo: Tony Carrick How We Tested the Best Socket Sets BEST COMPLETE SET: Craftsman CMMT12024 3-Drive Mechanics Tool Set.BEST TORX BIT SET: Neiko Master Torx Bit and External Torx Socket Set.BEST FOR LARGE SOCKETS: Neiko 02448A ½-Inch Drive Master Impact Socket Set.BEST FOR SPARK PLUGS: Sunex 8845 ⅜-Inch Drive 7-Piece Spark Plug Socket Set.UPGRADE PICK: Sunex 3580 ⅜-Inch Drive Master Impact Socket Set.BEST BANG FOR THE BUCK: WorkPro KW003067A 39-Piece Drive Socket Wrench Set.BEST OVERALL: Milwaukee ⅜-Inch Drive 56-Piece Ratchet & Socket Set.The products below represent some of the top socket and tool sets available in their respective categories based on our testing. It’s important to make sure that whatever set you choose is a high-quality product that will last for years. Or, there are also specialty sets, like a spark plug socket set. The best socket set for DIYers and professionals should include a wide variety of sockets-both in size and purpose. You can also find combination wrenches, which have one open end like a traditional wrench and one socket end that can be equipped with sockets. Socket wrenches come in a variety of sizes, types, and finishes, but thankfully they usually come in sets. Choosing the right socket set can be difficult since they vary in price and quality, so we put each product through demanding hands-on testing and summarized our results along with key features of the best socket sets. Socket wrenches allow you to tighten and loosen fasteners with a speed and ease that isn’t possible with a traditional wrench, making them essential tools for automotive or maintenance work.
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8/3/2023 0 Comments Lean 6 sigma principlesSix Sigma uses statistics to analyze business processes, while Kaizen doesn’t generally use this type of analysis. It’s a system that always focuses on ways to improve, from the entry-level workers to the highest in management. The goal is to continuously improve every aspect of the business, standardize processes, improve efficiency and always look for ways to reduce waste. The Kaizen approach looks at a business with a wider lens. It is a measurement process that looks at how a result deviates from perfection and how to bring the result closer to perfection. The strategy aims to change business processes, if necessary, to develop a final product without defects or to make changes in the way it is manufactured. The Six Sigma approach looks at the final product, assessing defects and looking for ways to eliminate the cause behind the defects. How Six Sigma and Kaizen Are Used in Business The goal of this philosophy has been to continually improve every aspect of an individual’s life, which slowly evolved into a business philosophy over time. Kaizen, on the other hand, is an ancient Japanese philosophy that was first implemented in business following World War II. Over time, Six Sigma evolved into a way of doing business, described as a vision, philosophy or methodology. The Six Sigma philosophy began to materialize in the 1920s as a measurement standard, but the Six Sigma process received its name from Motorola engineer Bill Smith in the 1980s. Kaizen is a technique that you may come across in your chosen field. ![]() Six Sigma is covered as part of the curriculum of the online MBA Healthcare Administration program at Spring Arbor University. Six Sigma and Kaizen are applied in a myriad of industries including healthcare, automotive and manufacturing. Both can be effective methodologies if implemented correctly, and it’s important to understand which method is being used in order to better understand what’s going on. While the goal of both strategies may be similar, the process is different. Both philosophies aim for continual improvement of a business by creating more efficient business processes, reducing waste and eliminating defects. As two management philosophies, Six Sigma and Kaizen have some similarities. 8/3/2023 0 Comments Sugar free ginger snap cookiesGrandma’s is a good brand if it’s available to you otherwise just use any molasses that says unsulphured somewhere on the label. Molasses: The molasses should be unsulphured molasses.Don’t scoop it and don’t pack it into the cup). Measure the flour correctly using the spoon and level method (spoon it into your measuring cup and then level off the top with a knife.More Vegan Cookie Recipesĭid you make this recipe? Be sure to leave a comment and rating below! They are also freezer friendly up to 3 months. Store them in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge for a week. We have not tested these particular cookies as gluten-free but this is my recommendation based on other cookie recipes that we have tested. Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free All Purpose Baking Flour is a good brand that we have used many times before and recommend. If you’d like to try these cookies as gluten-free then I recommend using a gluten free all purpose flour blend that is meant to replace regular flour in baking. Just keep a close eye on them to make sure they don’t burn. We found 12 minutes to be perfect, but if you want them REALLY crunchy, you can bake them up to 15 minutes. This helps to ensure even baking which also makes them crunchier.īaking time. Once you roll the dough into balls, you then roll them in granulated sugar and then flatten them with a fork. ![]() It’s important that you only use as much as needed so that it forms into a cookie dough, and no more than that. However, you only need a small amount (2-3 Tbsp). The non-dairy milk is what makes it form into a cookie dough. Before you add the non-dairy milk (we used soy), your dough will be very crumbly. If you can’t get molasses at all, then you can substitute something like maple syrup, but you will lose that richness of flavor that you get from the molasses. Molasses: The molasses should be unsulphured molasses. We haven’t tested this with coconut oil but this is based on reader feedback in other cookie recipes. It’s possible that you could substitute it for coconut oil (solid form). Vegan Butter: Only a quarter cup of vegan butter is used in this recipe, but it’s the perfect amount for this recipe. Allow them to cool and firm up directly on the tray before moving them.
8/3/2023 0 Comments Wildermyth ios![]() Wildermyth's responsiveness to what happens in its campaigns is also one of its traits that brings the whole game together. Transformations have neat effects too, both adjusting the party member's stats and giving them exciting skills, like my flame-handed Mystic having the ability to shoot streams of fire from her hands at will. Both of those possibilities grant tactical buffs: rivalries cause pairs of characters to inflict more critical hits (called Stunts in Wildermyth's system) as the two compete in battle like Gimli and Legolas, while romances mean characters deal extra damage after their lover gets hit. That spice isn't just in the plot, though. Character relationships are important, too – those default to friendship, but Wildermyth can toss some familial relationships at you, and either your choices or random events can lead to romantic entanglements or rivalries, both of which add some fun storytelling spice beyond the preset traits. I've had characters grow wings from meeting capricious wanderers, start turning into gemstones based on their greed, or commune with a fire spirit and have their body start to turn to flame. The presence of certain traits means that even when you’re seeing the same stories multiple times, they can feel different based on which characters are involved.Īnother fun effect is occasional character transformations as campaigns progress. These personality traits are used in stories in ways that have the characters reacting to events in the proper ways, and some stories seem to be set up to only pop up when characters of specific traits are in the party. Each character in your party has three important character traits, like being a dreamer or a weirdo or having potential or carrying a lot of shame. More than that, however, the writing is flexible. These vignettes can range from the somewhat generic for setting up a fight – a character falls down a hole and the other party members have to decide how to save her – to the intensely mythic, like a mysterious giant shape passing in the night, granting the party a reputation bonus simply for being able to tell the story of what happened in bars and at festivals for the rest of their lives. In a touch that reminded me of the way Metal Gear Solid 5 starts its levels by crediting the designer, Wildermyth includes a title screen for each short story that includes the author’s name. Each section of the story is told with a little comic book-style cutscene, and Wildermyth uses those creatively to grant the illusion of movement. The first of these is that the writing is, well, really good. After that, they pick their classes, learn to fight, and roll into the main campaign map. These origin stories are usually well-told the intro in the tutorial with the character who became my spellcasting Mystic, Fern, reading a book and then having that book become part of her life stuck with me through the entire campaign and beyond. This opens with a party of three or four randomized or customizable characters being launched on the path to adventure. First, you pick from one of a small set of campaigns, which can either be randomly generated or have a pre-written main plot. ![]() Roll, Heroes, Rollĭescribing Wildermyth in broad strokes can make it sound like a conventional RPG. ![]() It's one of those games that captures that lightning in a bottle. Worldwalker Games' story-centered tactical RPG Wildermyth is as ambitious as games like Pathfinder: Kingmaker or Alpha Protocol – but with far fewer glaring flaws to look past. It's also a dream that can never be achieved (barring some terrifying breakthrough in AI), but that makes the ambitious attempts all the more exciting when they make baby steps of progress. 8/3/2023 0 Comments Point break thor explained![]() Collective global action is the only means to address humanity’s greatest challenges. This led us to the Sustainability phase we are in today. We believe our scope of impact can expand far beyond enterprises, to all levels of society, tackling issues far broader than mere economic problems. ![]() ![]() In the course of development though, we grew our ambition. After that came Enterprise Application, where we strove for greater ease of adoption and enabled established businesses to leverage blockchain technology to create value and solve real-world economic problems. Starting with Traceability, our offering was a trusted, distributed business ecosystem platform to enable transparent information flow, efficient collaboration and high-speed value transfers. That is in turn furthered by this safe, transparent system we are creating, called the Blockchain Biosphere for Sustainability. The catalyst for participation is trust, granted by blockchain. We want to even out the playing field and empower everyone – individuals, businesses and institutions alike – to participate in the development of interconnected ecosystems where every single action is accounted for and its impact is multiplied to benefit all. Technology and digital innovation are the key to our better future. But to gain traction, everyone must work together to combat society’s greatest threats. Our society needs sustainability to flourish and fortunately, the transition is near. Fostering trust, collaboration, holistic value and a thriving environment where everyone can participate in creating their own sustainable ecosystems is our priority. The research performed has proven pivotal as we fine-tune our approach to bringing our vision for a more sustainable, inclusive and equitable world to life. In preparation for the Web3 era in which digital and physical worlds merge to create a phygital universe, we teamed up with Boston Consulting Group (BCG) to undertake an extensive analysis of the sector. Research, innovation, collaboration and a strategy aimed at long-term viability brought us to today as we seek to multiply individual impact to unleash our collective potential for sustainability. But these qualities were just the tip of the iceberg. Since the start, we have worked on building a transparent, efficient, scalable and adaptable blockchain platform. 8/3/2023 0 Comments Shane beamer mayo![]() The information was provided by Demon Deacons radio analyst Tommy Elrod, a former Wake Forest player and assistant coach who was at the center of what became the "Wakeyleaks" scandal. Wilson was subsequently drafted in the first round by the New York Giants.īeamer accepted Wake Forest game plan information prior to Virginia Tech's game against the Demon Deacons in 2014. In his first year, he coached the school's single season rushing record holder, All-American and ACC Player of the Year, David Wilson. Virginia Tech īeamer joined his father in Blacksburg in 2011 as the running backs coach. Both the 20 recruiting classes ranked in the top 25 and included future South Carolina stars and NFL players Marcus Lattimore and Connor Shaw. The 2009 class was ranked 12th best in the nation by and and included future NFL Draft picks Stephon Gillmore and Alshon Jeffery. ![]() In his final two years in Columbia, Beamer also served as the recruiting coordinator for the Gamecocks. His 2009 special teams unit blocked five kicks, tying for the SEC lead and ranking eighth in the nation, while the Gamecock defensive unit finished third in the SEC in total defense and fifteenth in the nation. In 2008, the Gamecock defense finished 2nd in pass defense and 13th in total defense nationally. In 2007, Shane was hired by Steve Spurrier at the University of South Carolina to coach outside linebackers and to serve as the special teams coordinator. In 2006, he assumed the role of recruiting coordinator and brought in a class that included Anthony Dixon, who would go on to play for the San Francisco 49ers and the Buffalo Bills. In 2004, Beamer was hired by Sylvester Croom at Mississippi State to coach cornerbacks, three of whom earned All-SEC Freshmen honors. Tennessee įrom 2001 to 2003, Shane served as a graduate assistant under Phillip Fulmer at the University of Tennessee. Beamer's team was scheduled to play against his father in the 2000 Black Coaches Association Classic to open the season, but the game was canceled because of lightning and Georgia Tech refused to reschedule it. Coaching career Georgia Tech įollowing Beamer's playing career, he became a graduate assistant at Georgia Tech under George O'Leary. Later, he moved to long snapper, the position he played during the Hokies' 1999 season, in which they played for the national championship. In 1995, Beamer chose to walk on as a wide receiver at Virginia Tech-where his father was head coach-over an offer of a partial scholarship from Division I-AA Charleston Southern. He and his wife Emily have three children. He attended Blacksburg High School where he lettered in both football and baseball, was first-team Group AA all-state receiver, and played in the 1995 Virginia high school all-star football game. In 1987 his father was named head coach of Virginia Tech, and the family moved to Blacksburg, Virginia. Early life īeamer was born on March 31, 1977, in Charleston, South Carolina, to Cheryl (née Oakley) and Frank Beamer, at the time defensive line coach for the Citadel Bulldogs. He is the first South Carolina coach to win back-to-back games against top 10 teams and the first FBS coach since 1978 to win twice by 20+ points as a 20+ point underdog. He is the son of former Virginia Tech football coach Frank Beamer.īeamer is the highest-paid coach in school history. Shane Beamer (born March 31, 1977) is an American football coach and former player who is currently the head coach at the University of South Carolina. 8/3/2023 0 Comments Apache tomcat ssl terminationI admit it's a bit short of links to back this claim. The clients connect to Tomcat directly and let it handle the SSL The traffic to Tomcat (SSL is rarely useful in this case), or you make Your SSL connection ends at Apache, and then you should reverse proxy You can't just relay the SSL/TLS traffic to Tomcat from Apache. This sounds similar to this question, where I've answered that it's not possible: Happy to have this moved if necessary but it is kind of programming with config files ) ![]() I am very familiar with the webapps and SSL and HTTPS and Tomcat, but my knowledge of the outer reaches of Apache HTTPD is limited. Is this possible with the configuration I've described? HTTPD just passes ciphertext directly to Tomcat so that TC can keep doing what it is already doing with logins, SSL, web.xml confidentialty guarantees, and most importantly client authentication. What I want to accomplish for HTTPS requests is that they are redirected 'blind' to Tomcat without HTTPD being the SSL endpoint, i.e. I am now in the process of inserting Apache HTTPD with mod-proxy and mod-proxy-balancer in front of Tomcat as a load balancer, prior to adding more Tomcat instances. I really don't want to disturb any of that while accomplishing the below. I also have a rather extensive JAAS-based authorization & authentication scheme, and there is all kinds of shared code and different JAAS configurations etc between the various webapps. One of the apps also accepts client-authentication via certificate. ![]() ![]() the login page protected by SSL as defined by confidentiality elements in their web.xmls. I have several web-apps running in Tomcat, with some pages e.g. I'm sure this is an FAQ but I couldn't find anything I recognized as being the same question. 8/3/2023 0 Comments Opi light blue![]() You may choose to restrict the collection or use of your personal information in the following ways: You should exercise caution and look at the privacy statement applicable to the website in question. Therefore, we cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which you provide whilst visiting such sites and such sites are not governed by this privacy statement. However, once you have used these links to leave our site, you should note that we do not have any control over that other website. Our website may contain links to other websites of interest. This may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. 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8/3/2023 0 Comments Vuescan free software![]() So even if your operating system is up-to-date and you’ve downloaded the latest version of the software, if your scanner doesn’t have a driver for it yet, you won’t be able to use it with any of these programs. The problem is that they require a driver from the scanner manufacturer. However, this software is often limited in what it can do without a driver from the manufacturer installed on your system. Scanner manufacturers often provide their own scanning software that usually works well with their scanners. However, if you want to do anything more than the basics-like scanning multiple pages or saving files in different formats-you’ll need another option. If your scanner has an Image Capture driver, it will work with Image Capture. It’s a simple tool that can do basic scanning tasks like saving documents to a folder, cropping, rotating, etc. Image Capture is Apple’s tool for scanning on macOS. When you’re looking for the best scanner software for macOS, there are a few basic options: Image Capture from Apple, scanner software from the manufacturer, free software, and VueScan. Download VueScan today and start scanning again. So don’t throw out your old scanner just because it doesn’t work with macOS. And even if your scanner isn’t supported by VueScan, we may be able to help you get it working by using a vendor driver that is provided by the manufacturer VueScan is compatible with over 7100 different scanners, so there’s a good chance it will work with yours. So if you’ve upgraded to a new version of macOS and your scanner is no longer working, simply download VueScan and you’ll be up and scanning in no time. ![]() VueScan is a piece of software that enables your scanner to work with any operating system. Most manufacturers only release drivers for the current OS, so when new operating systems come out, the manufacturers don’t update their drivers. This is because scanners need to have a driver in order to work with macOS. If you’ve recently upgraded to a new version of macOS, you may have found that your scanner is no longer working. 8/3/2023 0 Comments White christmas decor ideasUse these ideas to repurpose random leftover Christmas supplies like gift wrap, candy, wine corks, or pine cones.Ī lot of these are even fun crafts or DIY gifts you can make with family. They work for EVERY budget, style, and space, and most of them utilize items you may already have around the house. We’re sharing our favorite easy Christmas decoration tips, tricks, and hacks that we use to decorate our home year after year. Also, filling a few pots with indoor plants will help bring some life and pops of color to the room.Crafts and decorations don’t have to be complicated to be beautiful. Mason jars have definitely outstayed their welcome in the farmhouse decor world, so consider replacing any mason jars that you currently have with terrain pots to update your current farmhouse living room. Anything that looks like you found it in an old barn will do (you can probably find great pieces at yard sales or flea markets). One farmhouse design trend moving in for 2023 is pottery that feels weathered or has a handmade look. Keep reading to find out more about how to bring your living room into the new year. Farmhouse decor for the new year will be less cold neutral colors and more warm neutrals and will also feature more pops of color and personality. If you’re looking to bring your farmhouse living room into the new year with some fresh new touches, look no further. The farmhouse look has been in style for home decor for quite some time now, but one of the best things about home decor is that it can evolve. Terracotta is a versatile color: How to decorate with this amazing hue Gallery wall ideas to completely transform any blank, boring space in your home Here’s what to do insteadĥ easy ways to spruce up your living room for spring What colors go with taupe? Striking ways to design your homeĭon’t over-theme your beach home. Shop around in s store or online and see whether you’d like to brighten your Christmas with a stunning white tree. They can add a sense of whimsy or they can deliver a special elegance you can’t get from a typical tree. White Christmas trees are an ideal way to spice up your annual holiday routine. Pastels: Light pinks and blues soften the brightness of the white Christmas tree, bringing a light and festive shine to the proceedings.You can also opt for white Christmas trees with a more metallic finish or that simulate the look of deciduous trees or bare branches. Smaller trees can make great accents in smaller rooms, on the front porch, or on a tabletop. Vary the size and style: Christmas trees don’t have to follow the classic pine pattern.Looking for the same effect, but with a splash of color? Try ornaments with rich jewel tones. Want to further enhance the effect? Swaddle your gifts in silver and gold wrapping and ribbon. Shimmering metallic ornaments pop like never before in front of a bright white backdrop. Silver and gold: It’s more than a Burl Ives song.Classic white lights provide clean, classic beauty, while multicolored lights accentuate the white Christmas tree’s aura of fun. Don’t skimp on the lights: Want to bring out the inherent glow of the white Christmas tree? Lights are key.Here are a few ideas to get your yuletide creative juices flowing: But there are a few approaches that work particularly well for white trees, accentuating and capitalizing on their dramatic look. White Christmas tree decorating tipsĪs with their green counterparts, decorating options for white Christmas trees are limited only by your imagination. ![]() There has been significant debate on this issue, but real trees tend to be the greener (pun intended) option by and large, unless you plan to reuse your artificial tree for 20 years or more, which is far higher than the average. One word of caution, however, if you’re looking for the most eco-conscious Christmas tree, you’re better off opting for a real tree. This makes them an eye-catching crown jewel for any holiday-ready household. White Christmas trees have an ethereal glow, evoking snow-covered mountains and bright midwinter sunlight. There’s nothing to water and no pine needles to clean up. Generally speaking, they are as easy to find and assemble as a normal artificial tree. They’re now available through just about every major retailer. White Christmas trees are no longer the niche item they were just a few years ago. 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