![]() ![]() ![]() When carbon dioxide leaks from a gas cylinder, the carbon dioxide will be denser than the ambient air and will fall to the bottom of the room. Carbon dioxide can build up in an area or room without people knowing – until it is too late! Why is carbon dioxide detection so important?Ĭarbon dioxide is a toxic gas which cannot be detected by human senses, you can’t smell it, see it or even taste it. Thankfully this was spotted and they were alerted to the issue! Recently, an Analox employee discovered a carbon monoxide monitor being used to detect carbon dioxide! This is extremely dangerous. The reason why this question needs to be answered is because we have found some people are using the wrong type of detector to detect certain gasses, this could cause harm to people working in those environments. It does not detect or monitor any other gas. To put it bluntly, carbon dioxide detectors detect carbon dioxide, that’s it. In this blog, we hope that you will understand the primary uses of a carbon dioxide monitor, the ins and outs of carbon dioxide, the difference between carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide and finally, understand why using a carbon dioxide detector for monitoring oxygen levels is extremely dangerous! What do carbon dioxide detectors detect? Luckily we were on the other end of those discussions and made sure that those customers went away with a monitor that was perfect for their gas safety or gas analysis needs. The sales and customer services teams at Analox have had numerous discussions with customers from around the world who initially thought an oxygen (O2) or even a carbon monoxide ( CO) monitor would be suitable for their carbon dioxide ( CO2) monitoring application. ![]() This might sound like a silly question with a very obvious answer, but we don’t think so. ![]()
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![]() ![]() An article in Forbes Magazine said Meijer understood the importance of the food business, and it was not something just tacked onto a discount store. Walton launched the first Hypermart USA store in 1987, opening only four stores, the last in 1990. In 1985 Forbes magazine reported Walmart at the time had failed in what were then known as hypermarkets because Sam Walton and company did not understand the grocery business. Meijer's stand-alone grocery operations continued until the early 1990s, as the larger stores became dominant. Under his leadership, the Thrifty Acres stores became a success and were renamed Meijer in 1986. įred Meijer took over the company upon his father's death in 1964. Meijer expanded into Northern Michigan with their 33rd location in Traverse City opening in 1977. This was followed by the first Mid-Michigan location in Delta Charter Township, Michigan, in 1966 and the first Metro Detroit store in Ypsilanti, Michigan, in 1972. New stores were built in the same manner until the mid-1970s, when an architect mentioned the extra cost to management. The store was built with six-inch (150 mm) thick floors, so should the concept fail, the nongrocery half could be converted into an indoor car dealership. At a size of 180,000 square feet (17,000 m 2), it combined grocery shopping and department store shopping in a single large store. In 1962 Meijer launched its modern format with a store at the corner of 28th Street and Kalamazoo Avenue in Grand Rapids. ![]() By the 1960s, the company had over two dozen stores located throughout West Michigan. The first Grand Rapids store opened on South Division Avenue in 1949. The Greenville store was successful and additional Meijer groceries were opened in Cedar Springs (1942) and Ionia (1946). He also offered staple items, such as vinegar, at bargain prices. After studying trends in the grocery industry, Meijer was among the first stores to offer self-service shopping and shopping carts. The current co-chairmen, brothers Hank and Doug Meijer, are Hendrik's grandsons. His first employees included his 14-year-old son, Frederik Meijer, who later became chairman of the company. Meijer was a local barber who entered the grocery business during the Great Depression. Meijer was founded as Meijer's in Greenville, Michigan, in 1934 by Hendrik Meijer, a Dutch immigrant. The chain is ranked by Forbes as the 14th-largest private company in the United States, and is the country's 21st-largest retailer by revenue as of 2020. About half of the company's 259 stores are located in Michigan the others are in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, and Wisconsin. Founded in 1934 as a supermarket chain, Meijer is credited with pioneering the modern supercenter concept in 1962. Its corporate headquarters are in Walker, Michigan, which is a part of the Grand Rapids metropolitan area. ər/, MY-ər stylized as meijer) is an American supercenter chain that primarily operates throughout the Midwestern United States. ![]() ![]() I've realise today something else has changed, Fusion 360 use to complain(Performance / Compatibility Warning) about running under the Intel Graphics, it no longer does that since one of the recent Fusion 360 updates.įYI, I've been studying Architectural CAD as part of a MOOC so I also have TurboCAD Deluxe, TCAD 14 and Envisioneer Personal Architect installed. It may well be that a Fusion360, DisplayLink or Nvidia update has gone through in recent weeks as well as any number of Win 10 Pro updates. I suspect it was probably working and stopped a couple of updates ago, but that is a bit subjective as I cannot be sure about that. It is quite strange as it seems only Fusion 360 is behaving this way. I don't want to waste your time as I'm just a tinkerer, but I'd be surprised if others are not experiencing this issue, perhaps they are but are not aware of it! Thanks for your quick reply, it's greatly appreciated. I'll try to keep digging and see what I find. Let me know if any of those strategies work!Īlso, I did a quick google search of switchable graphics issues when docked on a Dell computer (in general - not specific to Fusion) - and it does seem like there might be a few known issues. I do understand however this is not always a preferred method of moving forward. One option if you need to get Fusion working in the meantime and you do not want to undock would be to edit your BIOS settings to disable switchable graphics. ![]() ![]() One quick thought I had was, can you force Fusion to use the NVidia card through the NVidia Control Panel by adding Fusion to the list of programs it automatically runs with? Also, can we do the inverse and open the Intel utility (I forget what it is called, but is installed on most laptops) and ensure that all the options selected will not force the Intel card to work. You should see one of the following:įor driver type Standard, there is no need to download NVIDIA Control Panel app from the Microsoft Store app.Honestly, I'm not too sure why the dock might be causing this issue - hopefully someone else in the forum has experienced this issue - but I do know we have a troubleshooting article here related to switchable graphics. Once completed, you should be able to open the NVIDIA Control Panel.ġ To check which display driver type is installed, right-click over the Windows desktop -> select NVIDIA Control Panel -> click on the System Information link on the bottom left hand corner of the NVIDIA Control Panel -> look at text that follows “Driver Type”. Once the NVIDIA Control Panel has been removed from your system, open the URL below to download the latest version of the NVIDIA Control Panel: Ĥ. First uninstall the NVIDIA Control Panel as shown below.ģ. If you see it listed, then the next step is to manually upgrade the version. Click on the Settings icon to bring up the Settings page.Ĭlick on Apps>Apps & Features. Click on the Start icon on the taskbar to bring up the Start menu. If you see the message below when you try to open the NVIDIA Control Panel, it likely means the latest NVIDIA Control Panel app was not updated to the latest version from the Microsoft Store during the driver update process.įirst we need to confirm that the NVIDIA Control Panel app is still installed. The NVIDIA Control Panel app from the Microsoft Store may periodically get updated. If the NVIDIA Control Panel is not installed during the installation of an NVIDIA DCH display driver, you may manually install it from the Microsoft Store be searching for “NVIDIA Control Panel” or directly from the URL below: ![]() ![]() Windows update service needs to be running (with active internet connection).Microsoft Windows 10 Fall Creators Update or later (version 1803 build 17134 or higher).Minimum system requirements for the NVIDIA Control Panel app are listed below: Per Microsoft requirements, the NVIDIA Control Panel is no longer included in the driver package and is instead distributed exclusively through the Microsoft Store and seamlessly installed following the completion of the NVIDIA driver installation. ![]() ![]() ![]() Doctorow’s experiment in historical montage that one almost wishes he hadn’t bothered with his main plot development, in which a fictional black ragtime musician, Coalhouse Walker Jr., seeks They dined and danced while hanging carcasses of bloody beef trailed around the walls on moving pulleys. Guests were wrapped in long aprons and their heads covered with white caps. ![]() One hostess invitedĮveryone to a stockyard ball. Guests smoked cigar butts offered to them on silver trays. Theatrical scenery firms were hired to make outdoor gardens look like dirt farms and dining rooms like cotton mills. Ballrooms were decorated to look like mines with beams, iron tracks and miner’s Doctorow’s version of the early 20th-century poverty-ball phenomenon: “Guests came dressed in rags and ate from tin plates and drank from chipped mugs. Morgan and a Henryįord get together in a mansion on New York’s West 36th Street, exchange their respective thoughts on reincarnation and “found the most secret and exclusive club in America, The Pyramid, of which they were the only members.” He congratulated him on the invention of the airplane.” Or of the scene in which a J. Who “gazed.with stupid heavy-lidded eyes” and “didn’t seem to know who Houdini was. ![]() Of the passages in which one Harry Houdini, grown dissatisfied with being “a trickster, an illusionist, a mere magician,” sails to Europe, learns to fly a biplane and performs a few turns before the Archduke Franz Ferdinand, And the reviewer is tempted to dispense with heavy breathing and analysis and settle down to mindless celebration of the pure fun of the thing. It works so well that one devours it in a single sitting as if it were the most conventional of entertainments. But the first thing to be said about itĭocumentary-half invented-seem truer than the truth? Doctorow’s “Ragtime” is a highly original experiment in historical fiction. Book Review: 'Ragtime' By CHRISTOPHER LEHMANN-HAUPT. ![]() ![]() ![]() Siri Remote is compatible only with the new Apple TV (4th Generation)Īpple TV, Siri Remote, Lightning-to-USB Cable, Power Lead.ĪirPods with Wireless Charging Case is more magical than ever. Now you can immerse yourself in your TV screen by using the same profound experiences offered by iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch – by connecting you directly to the screen using simple, natural movements of your finger, the new Apple TV interface solves.Īccelerometer and gyroscope (Siri Remote)Īpple TV is compatible with high-definition TVs with HDMI, Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad, Lightning to USB Cable IPhone all series, iPad all series, Macbook all series A scissor mechanism beneath each key allows for increased stability, while optimized key travel and a low profile provide a comfortable and precise typing experience.īluetooth-enabled Mac computer with macOS 10.12.4 or later ![]() Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad features an extended layout, with document navigation controls for quick scrolling and full-size arrow keys for gaming. And with no charging or pairing required, just attach the keyboard and start typing. The Smart Keyboard Folio for 12.9-inch iPad Pro is a comfortable keyboard when you need it to be, provides elegant front and back protection when you don’t, and allows for convenient viewing angles. Siri Remote, Lightning to USB Cable, User guide And with Siri, you can find what you want to watch using just your voice.īluetooth 5.0, IR transmitter, Lightning connector for chargingĪpple TV 4K (2nd generation), Apple TV 4K (1st generation), Its all-new touch-enabled clickpad lets you click titles, swipe through playlists, and use a circular gesture on the outer ring to find just the scene you’re looking for. The Siri Remote brings precise control to your Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD. Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation) and iPad Air (5th generation) - US English remove ![]() Smart Keyboard Folio for 12.9-inch iPad Pro (5th generation) - US English removeĪpple Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad - US English removeĪirPods with Wireless Charging Case remove ![]() ![]() Lastly, try and choose an icebreaker that fits with the session you are running. It can also help to think about the shared interests and experiences of your virtual team and choose an activity that will resonate. An icebreaker that is designed to help learn people’s names can be great for newbies, but for teams that have worked together for a long time, it can feel like a waste of time. Relevance: Every activity in your agenda should be relevant to the group you are working with.Choose an icebreaker that is right for your group and design for inclusivity – add alternatives and choose activities suitable for all attendees. Not all participants will feel comfortable or able to participate in a dance party. Think too of your audience’s needs and differences. It should not rely on cultural references or inside jokes that may exclude some team members. Inclusivity: A good virtual icebreaker should be inclusive for all team members, regardless of their backgrounds or experiences.The net result is an ice breaker that is both engaging and time-effective too! This can be dependant on your audience and session, but a general rule of thumb I try to follow is that you shouldn’t take more than thirty seconds to explain your icebreaker and it should be simple enough that everyone in the group can grasp it easily. Generally, you want to spend only a short time breaking the ice with your group, and so simplicity is vital. Simplicity: The best virtual icebreakers are simple to explain, easy to run and participate in.Here are a few key qualities that make for a good virtual icebreaker: Helpfully, all of our virtual icebreakers have been developed with these in mind! In addition to knowing your audience and purpose, there are a few things you want to look out for when selecting online icebreakers. Some are great for helping established teams kick-off a video conference, others are best employed when helping remote team members get to know each other. Not all virtual icebreakers are created equal. A completed workshop in SessionLab, with step-by-step instructions and a minute-perfect agenda. Start by dragging and dropping blocks, add timings and share your completed agenda with your participants for an engaging session. Ready to design an online session around your chosen icebreaker? SessionLab makes it easy to build an agenda in minutes. ![]() For this reason alone, their inclusion at the start of a meeting can be transformative. In all cases, these activities encourage communication and contributions from your entire virtual team. They can also help set expectations and ensure alignment before the group moves forward. A quick check-in round can help surface issues, wins and potential discussion points. Virtual team ice breakers can also be effective ways to catch up and save time later in the meeting. Ice breaker questions can help improve connections ahead of a collaborative workshop. Creative team building activities can get your group primed for out of the box thinking. Virtual games can also serve to encourage behaviours or introduce concepts that will be useful for later in the meeting. If you’re struggling with overall engagement and participation from your remote team during meetings, maybe you’re missing the right icebreaker! ![]() By using interactive activities to kick off meetings or team events, you can help your remote team fully arrive in the space and bridge gaps between your teammates. This is where virtual icebreakers come in. Connection is harder in a virtual environment where it’s more challenging to fully engage with others or easily read body language. ![]() ![]() When working remotely, our attention is often split between windows, laundry and what meeting is coming after this. When kicking off a virtual meeting, we have additional work to do in order to position the session for success. Why virtual icebreakers are importantĪll sessions benefit from an effective opening. Whatever the format, the goal is always to help your team be present in the meeting and begin making connections. Sometimes, the purpose of a virtual icebreaker can be as simple as getting people talking or to learn one another’s names before dropping into breakout rooms. Virtual icebreakers can range from simple, short activities that invite participants to check-in with the group or share their progress, to more complex games that require teamwork and collaboration. The purpose of a virtual icebreaker can vary depending on the session you’re running, but generally, the goal is to create a comfortable and engaging atmosphere which prepares your virtual team for the work of the session ahead. They are great for building relationships, warming up groups and establishing connections among remote teams. Virtual icebreakers are activities or games that are designed to help break down barriers and kick-off virtual meetings or events in a productive, welcoming manner. Icebreakers for Zoom breakouts What is a virtual icebreaker? ![]() ![]() ![]() Physical Gift Cards are also a great option when you have cash in hand and want to spend it on Steam. The cost of the item you purchase and the associated tax will be deducted from your wallet funds. Physical Gift Cards For those times when a gift in the hand is the way to go, you'll find Steam Gift Cards at retail stores across the world in a variety of denominations. When in the “Review + Purchase” step during checkout click “My Steam Wallet” as a payment method. The current available balance will be listed in the upper right hand corner below your profile name. It can be redeemed on for the purchase of PC and Mac video games, software, or any. The value of the Steam Wallet code will be added to your account’s Steam Wallet balance. The Steam 20 gift card works just like a gift certificate.Note: If you have never used Steam Wallet credit on your account, you may be prompted to enter your current address to determine the correct currency. Click “Continue” to redeem the credit onto your account.Once logged into Steam, please enter your unique Wallet code that you received into the “Steam Wallet Code” field. Kinguin - global digital marketplace that sells game keys with instant delivery 24/7.You will need to create a Steam account if you do not already have one. Go to and sign in if you aren’t already.You can find Steam Wallet Codes at many retail stores across the World in a variety of denominations and different currencies. Steam Wallet codes work just like gift cards which can be redeemed on your account for Steam Wallet credit and used for the purchase of games, software and any other item you can purchase on Steam. ![]() Steam Wallet Gift Card What are Steam Wallet Codes? ![]() ![]() Now that we have some definitions out of the way, understanding what makes a sunscreen effective will hopefully make more sense.Įffective sunscreens and sunblocks reflect or scatter both harmful UVA and UVB rays so that they can’t penetrate your skin.Īfter the rays are scattered, organic material - the creamy components of sunscreen formulas - absorb the energy from the rays and distribute the energy over your skin in the form of heat. Effective sunscreens block both UVA and UBV rays The active ingredients tend to be made of minerals, such as titanium dioxide or zinc oxide, as opposed to chemicals. Most natural sunscreens use active ingredients from plants to coat the skin and reflect UV rays off the dermal layers. They’re typically free of parabens, as well as the ingredients oxybenzone, avobenzone, octisalate, octocrylene, homosalate, and octinoxate. Natural sunscreens are typically associated with products and ingredient blends that don’t contain a chemical sun protection filter. Oxybenzone, retinyl palmitate, and parabens are some of the ingredients that consumers are concerned about. That means that most sunscreen ingredients need to be evaluated for efficacy and safety before you can purchase them.Įven so, in recent years, certain ingredients in sunscreen have come under scrutiny for accelerating skin damage and possibly even contributing to cancer risk. In the United States, sunscreen products are regulated as over-the-counter drugs by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). ![]() Most sun protection products contain a mix of sunscreen and sunblock ingredients. Sunblock is a term used to describe products that protect from UV rays by sitting on top of your skin, as opposed to being absorbed. That’s why a broad-spectrum sunscreen is a better bet for sun protection. While UVB rays are more closely linked to causing skin cancer, UVA rays can still damage your skin and penetrate deep into your skin’s layers to accelerate wrinkles. Broad spectrumīroad-spectrum sunscreens protect your skin from the sun’s UVB rays as well as ultraviolet A (UVA) rays. ![]() The American Academy of Dermatologists recommends using an SPF of 30 at the very least. SPF stands for “sun protection factor.” It’s a numerical estimate of how well a product protects your skin from ultraviolet B (UVB) rays, which is why a number is used to represent the SPF. To understand what makes a sunscreen effective, let’s first break down some of the terms used to describe it. Sunscreen is one of those products that feels like it should come with its own dictionary for understanding the label. ![]() ![]() BenchMade Modern stocks this model in eight ready-made sizes, and it also offers you the option of customizing the sofa’s length (which is especially useful for tiny spaces or if you want something to fit exactly in a particular spot). We also love this sofa’s wide range of available fabrics: There are nearly 100 different colors and textures to choose from. Made in the United States from alder hardwood, the BenchMade has a stronger frame and more meticulous construction than most others we tried, and its clean lines and contemporary design should look great in a variety of homes. It’s a little more expensive than other models we tried, but we think the quality and the quick turnaround time to complete an order (less than a month, compared with eight to 12 weeks for some other brands) are worth the cost. The BenchMade Modern Skinny Fat Sofa was one of the most comfortable, well-constructed, and customizable sofas we tested while writing our guide to the best online sofas. In the long run, they can be financially smarter investments. Go for quality: Well-made clothes, furnishings, and appliances may initially cost more, but you won’t have to replace them every few years.Put stuff away: Items that can be stored flat, rolled, or folded, such as a clothes-drying rack, an air mattress for guests, or a folding chair, are especially good for preserving floor space.Creating extra seating by adding cushions to extra-wide windowsills, using furniture that has hidden storage, and adding hooks inside a cupboard are just a few examples. Use nooks: Take advantage of morsels of otherwise unused space. ![]() ![]() The same principle applies to hooks, magnets, hanging racks, and pegboards, which make the most of walls and the backs of doors. Maximize vertical space: Use floor-to-ceiling closets to provide more storage.Choose the right-size stuff: Often this means getting smaller versions of items, such as a compact fan or a cordless vacuum this will allow you to stow them more easily. ![]() ![]() Critically appraised topic on adverse food reactions of companion animals (2): common food allergen sources in dogs and cats. Safety evaluation of topical applications of ethanol on the skin and inside the oral cavity. Omega-3 Fatty Acids: An Essential Contribution. Oatmeal soothes itchy skin and can temporarily eliminate biting and chewing. For more extensive bites, give your dog an oatmeal bath. This non-toxic treatment relieves itching without exposing your dog to harmful chemicals. Authenticating apple cider vinegar's home remedy claims: antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral properties and cytotoxicity aspect. If your dog only has bites in a few areas, apply a paste of baking soda and water to the affected area. ![]() Gopal J, Anthonydhason V, Muthu M, et al. Anti-inflammatory activities of colloidal oatmeal (Avena sativa) contribute to the effectiveness of oats in treatment of itch associated with dry, irritated skin. Chamomile: an anti-inflammatory agent inhibits inducible nitric oxide synthase expression by blocking RelA/p65 activity. Depending on the severity of your pet's case, the veterinarian may prescribe flea medications, topical treatments, or recommend a flea shampoo.Bhaskaran N, Shukla S, Srivastava JK, Gupta S. If you suspect flea bites on your pet, you should take them to a veterinarian immediately.If you see dark specks that look like dirt falling off onto the sheet or towel, you may be dealing with fleas. Provide your dog fast itch relief from flea bites and infestations with Vets Best Flea Itch Relief Dog Shampoo. One way to do this is to have your pet lay on a white towel or sheet and brush their fur. Regularly check your pets for fleas, especially if you notice excessive scratching.Throw away vacuum container bags and regularly clean vacuum filters. Clean and vacuum your home frequently, especially areas where your pets come in and out of the house.To reduce the risk of a flea infestation in your home, the National Pest Association recommends these tips: If you see fleas hopping onto your furniture or curtains or you notice multiple, dot-like insects in your carpet, you're likely dealing with an infestation. According to the National Pest Association, you should contact a pest management professional, like an exterminator, if you suspect a flea infestation in your home. But getting rid of just the adult fleas won't completely solve your problem.įleas have a long life cycle of about 20 to 35 days, and there may still be hundreds of eggs in your home that could hatch a week later. Research shows that vacuuming is one of the best ways to eliminate fleas, and can even kill 96% of adult fleas. So, even though the symptoms of flea bites may resolve in a few days, you are likely to continue getting bitten if you do not treat your pet and home. That's because dogs or cats spend more time in the grass and dirt, where fleas live. ![]() While anyone can get flea bites, humans are most likely to come into contact with fleas directly from their pets. The miliary lesions are not actual flea bites but a manifestation of a systemic allergic. If you experience swelling, an open sore, or discharge at the bite site, you may have an infection, and should see a doctor for further treatment. This miliary dermatitis is typically found on the back, neck, and face. Seek care from a medical professional if the itching is not relieved by over-the-counter products, as they can prescribe stronger topical steroids if necessary.The drop in body temperature once you get out of the shower can trigger histamine production and make the itching worse. ![]() ![]()
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