![]() ![]() You can serve mealworms coupled with insects, crickets, and other foods. They are tasty, crunchy, and delicious to a greedy oscar, so you should consider adding them to your Oscars diet in moderation. Mealworms are suitable for feeding Oscars. NOTE: These slimy yummies should be fed to your Oscar in moderate portions (how many of each type of worm exactly is discussed further in the article) because they can get addicted to the taste and decide to stop eating other food that is a staple in their diet. Let’s discuss in more detail the pros and cons of each of these live worms: The recommended worms to feed your oscar include: Oscars are tropical fish that come from the rivers and streams of South America and are not native eaters of worms.īut, if you have them in your tank, they can quickly acquire a taste for them and become avid eaters of worms. Enjoy reading! Which Worms Should I Feed My Oscar Fish? 5 Types Yes, oscar fish can eat worms and in this section, we’ll take a look at the 5 common worm species that they’ll happily digest. Foods to Avoid or Feed in Moderation For Your Oscar.How Many Worms Should Juvenile Oscar Fish Eat?.How Many Worms Should I Feed My Oscar Fish?.May Absorb Unhealthy Chemicals, Toxins & pollutants (myth?).Excess Worms Can Make Your Aquarium Dirty.Worms Can Cause Addiction and Fussy Eating.When are Worms Unhealthy For Oscar Fish?.Which Worms Should I Feed My Oscar Fish? 5 Types.So, when looking to get worms for your oscar fish, check with a local fish store near you to get suitable ones. This is because using worms gotten from soil where fertilizers or pesticides have previously been used is inviting harmful chemicals into your fish tank and it wouldn’t only ruin the aquarium water but will have severe effects on the oscar fish. More so, you should endeavor to investigate where the worms you’re feeding your oscar fish come from. That’s one situation you won’t want to experience as these fish need a varied diet where worms should not make up more than around 10-20% of an Oscar’s diet. When the Oscar fish gets addicted to eating worms, they won’t eat fish food (like their flakes or pellets) with as much enthusiasm as before. Though each of these worms have their pros and cons (more on this later in the article), they shouldn’t be given in excess to prevent an unbalanced diet. You can give them a moderate supply of worms from species including: Worms make for a good source of protein, fat, and fiber for the Oscar fish. Worms are not the typical food that the wild Oscars would eat, (feeder fish are more of a staple food) but if you have them confined in a fish tank, then you can introduce worms to their diet. In one bite, a 3-inch worm will go down the belly of the Oscar fish. Naturally, Oscar fish will eat anything that fits in their mouth and is tasty, including vegetables, frozen food and live food like feeder fish and worms. What Worms Eat & What to Feed Them Toggle Child Menuīut which kind and how many? That’s what we’ll discuss in this article in detail.DIY Worm Farm – Here’s How You Can Build One Yourself.Lime For Worm Farm – How Much to Add & the Different Types.Dead Worms in Worm Farm – Why? (The Fix!).Worm Farming for Profit – How to Start a Worm Farm Business (Is it Even Profitable?). ![]()
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![]() finely chopped candied orange peelġ/2 tsp. Or 3/4 cup brown sugar heated to dissolve in 1/4 cup liquidġ cup melted butter, margarine, or shortening depending on the recipe Or 1 cup skim milk + 1 Tbsp melted butterġ cup honey, dark corn syrup or maple syrup cream of tartar + 1/4 cup liquid called for in recipeġ Tbsp bottled lemon juice, lime juice or white vinegar Or 3/4 cup light molasses + 1/2 cup granulated white sugar Or 3/4 cup maple syrup + 1/2 cup granulated white sugar lemon juiceģ/4 cup dark corn syrup + 1/2 cup granulated white sugar saltġ Tbsp candied ginger rinsed and finely chopped ![]() Or 1 cup other dried fruit (cranberries, blueberries, cherries)ġ cup all-purpose flour + 1 1/2 tsp. Or 1/2 cup whipping cream + 1/2 cup sour cream Or 1 cup whipping cream + 1 Tbsp buttermilk or yogurt Or 3/4 cup light corn syrup + 1/4 cup molassesħ/8 cup whole milk + 2 Tbsp melted unsalted butterĢ/3 cup whole milk + 1/3 cup melted unsalted butter Water weighs a little more than 8 pounds per gallon.ġ cup non-alcoholic beer, beef broth, or apple ciderġ/4 cup finely crushed cracker crumbs or corn flakesġ cup granulated sugar + 2 Tbsp molasses or dark corn syrup The tin can size was based on the volume it could contain and the weight of that volume of water. But, for folks that just have to know, here are commonly accepted conversions.Ĭlick Here to use Convertor on your Site! A pinch is what you can pick up between your finger and thumb. Pinch, Dash, and Smidgen are a lot like Bunch, Few, and Some - there is no precise measurement. Storage Cooking Measurement Abbreviations There's also a cooking measurement conversion tool that might be fun to try, and some other odds and ends folks seem to need. I still never remember, so I've printed it and take it with me. Here I've made a common cooking measurement chart so you can remember how many teaspoons in a tablespoon and how many tablespoons in a cup. It works well for dry ingredients that can be pre-mixed but there's always some measuring of teaspoons and tablespoons that needs to happen in the field. I've found that the best way to measure cooking ingredients is to do all the cooking measurements at home and dump all the ingredients into plastic bags. ![]() Please see the two separate Conversion Calculators below to see how to convert Volumes and Weights. Would a cup of feathers weigh the same as a cup of gold? NO. YOU CAN'T CONVERT CUPS to POUNDS - A cup is a measure of volume. ![]() ![]() Then you need to replace your bulb or fixture. Although it’s rarely the LED itself which becomes faulty the other electrical components could break over time. Can LED Lights Become Faulty?Įven that LED lights are not able to burn out there are some rare chances for LED lights to become defective. As stated previously, the LED bulb will dim with time, but it will be a much longer time than with other types of light bulbs. The microchip inside the LED produces a small amount of heat, which is taken away by the heat sink, meaning that no parts in the bulb are designed to burn up. LED lights cannot burn out because there is no use of heat as in incandescent bulbs, or gases to burn out or wires to burn up. ![]() ![]() Even better there is no way for this to happen. This is a common question consumers ask but you are in luck □ LED lights do not burn out. It is not recommended that bulbs remain unchanged for that much time, but it is possible. ![]() So for an LED light to operate until it no longer shines at all would take nearly 150,000 hours, or, being left on for 12 hours a day for almost 33 years. Instead it’s measured until the light produces approximately 30% less light. What makes this lifetime different than the lifetime for the incandescent bulb is that the lifetime of the LED light is not measured until it burns out. Many LEDs have a life of close to 50,000 hours. Some light bulbs, like the incandescent bulb have a lifetime of 1,000 hours. The lifetime of an LED bulb is measured in hours of use. As the internals start to wear down, the bulb will produce less light. They will do this because, over time, the components with the bulb will age and start to function less efficiently. Over time LED lights will begin to shine less brightly. LED lights are designed to last between 10-15 years, depending on how heavily the lights are used. Because there is less current passing through the LEDs, the bulb will have less wear and tear than other bulbs. How Long Do LED Light Bulbs Last?Īnother major advantage of LED light bulbs is that they require significantly less energy to operate than incandescent or halogen lights. This efficiency is also tied directly into the lifetime of the bulbs, because a more efficient light will require less electricity, which means less wear and tear on the bulb. Because these bulbs are far more efficient, they will cost the consumer significantly less over the lifetime of the bulb. Their efficiency is one of the most important features of an LED bulb. LED light bulbs are very efficient compared to other types of light bulbs. Whatever heat the bulb does produce is passed through a heat sink, which will take the heat, and evenly distribute it around the entire bulb, making it much cooler. ![]() Although some heat is produced when the bulb is electrified, it is much less than an incandescent bulb. One of the best features of an LED light bulb is that it doesn’t produce nearly as much heat as incandescent bulbs. But in an LED the light is produced by a chip which is controlled by a driver and other electrical components. In compact fluorescent lighting, a long tube filled with gas is given an electrical charge, which gives off light. Halogen lights work by burning a tungsten wire into a gas, which then causes the bulb to heat up. Incandescent bulbs heat up a small wire filament inside the bulb until it gets so hot that it starts glowing. What this really means is that the construction of the bulb is different from other older bulbs. So, what is an LED light, and what huge advantages do they have? Read on to find out how the LED light bulb will make your next party a big success. This may sound like fiction, but with LED lights, it can become a reality. Imagine not having to change your bulbs ever again. And then, soon enough they will burn out again and the cycle will repeat. Not only was your party disrupted, but now, you also have to go to the store in order to buy new light bulbs. ![]() ![]() ![]() Liquid Notes is a revolutionary standalone instrument and plug-in that combines a world-class composer, songwriting partner, arranger, electronic artist, producer, and live DJ, and a set of meticulously designed controls and functions-all in one package! Beyond breathtaking musical skill and analytical capabilities, Liquid Notes allows its users unlimited creativity and inspiration through its groundbreaking functionality. Liquid Notes comes in two versions: as a standalone program which routes to all sequencers, or as a MIDI effect for Ableton Live (see comparison chart below). Load the MIDI tracks of your projects into Liquid Notes and have them harmonically analyzed providing you with the corresponding chord symbols and a combined piano roll view of the notes in all tracks. Regardless of the complexity and style of the arrangement, Liquid Notes provides an accurate harmonic analysis of your music. Lay down the foundation to a new tune in no time! And it establishes a solid base for the changes and alterations you may want to make to selected tracks or an entire song. The software offers a wealth of revolutionary and creative music making features. You can transform the chords and harmonic progression to your liking, use the convenient drop-down chord selector, change the basic functionality and directionality of any chord, and spice up the flavor of your music by adding varying degrees of tension and harmonic color to your chords with the simple twist of a knob. Liquid Notes works on All Platforms and All DAWs/Sequencers. Just import your MIDI tracks into Liquid Notes and hit play. Liquid Notes routes the MIDI data back to your sequencer, using all software instruments of your original arrangement. When you have completed the editing process, simply record your music back to your sequencer. Or run it standalone with its built-in synthesizers when you are on the go or want to do some quick prototyping of fresh ideas for new productions. ![]() In the studio. Liquid Notes syncs to your DAW and so allows for playback via any software instrument plug-ins inserted on corresponding tracks. Use your favorite virtual instruments in Logic, Pro Tools, Cubase, Sonar, Live, Studio One, Reaper, Reason-you name it! Liquid Notes works with any of them. Also works in connection with music notation software such as Sibelius, Finale, and the rest of them. Hear the tracks in Liquid Notes in real time through your favorite plug-ins and eliminate all the guesswork when it comes to the sound of your music. Live performance. Use your keyboard controller (or even QWERTY computer keyboard) and enjoy Liquid Notes’ intelligence in assigning your input to correctly relating scales and chords. In connection with your DAW, your music can simultaneously be recorded onto a new track and is instantaneously ready for further production. Thanks to its music intelligence, you'll never perform live in the wrong key.Multi-track control over chord types, functions, and tensions.Atomizes song into smallest harmonic building blocks.Intelligent chord progression management.Tutorial music included to get you started right away.Plays through the software instruments of your preferred sequencer.Built-in synthesizers for sequencer-independent operation (standalone version only).Connects to any sequencer (Cubase, Logic, Live, Pro Tools, Sonar, etc.). ![]() ![]() "Even so, they became characterized by many wounds and much scar tissue as a result of attacks by other withdrawn males." From this point on they no longer initiated interaction with their established associates, nor did their behavior elicit attack by territorial males," read the paper. "Males who failed withdrew physically and psychologically they became very inactive and aggregated in large pools near the center of the floor of the universe. The mice that found themself with no social role to fill – there are only so many head mouse roles, and the utopia was in no need of a Ratatouille-esque chef – became isolated. Here, the "excess" could not emigrate, for there was nowhere else to go. "The excess that find no social niches emigrate." "In the normal course of events in a natural ecological setting somewhat more young survive to maturity than are necessary to replace their dying or senescent established associates," Calhoun wrote in 1972. The mice split off into groups, and those that could not find a role in these groups found themselves with nowhere to go. ![]() ![]() ![]() When the population hit 620, that slowed to doubling around every 145 days, as the mouse society began to hit problems. About every 55 days, the population doubled as the mice filled the most desirable space within the pen, where access to the food tunnels was of ease. The experiment began, and as you'd expect, the mice used the time that would usually be wasted in foraging for food and shelter for having excessive amounts of sexual intercourse. ![]() ![]() ![]() Bettmann ArchiveĪnd 500 years of hurricanes would be no friend to a beached hulk, either archaeologist Donald Keith told the magazine. A chromolithograph by Louis Prang and Company. If Columbus’ ships sunk in a region like the Caribbean, they would have easily been consumed by a species of wood-eating mollusk, known as “termites of the sea,” the magazine reported. No one knows whether the vessels, two of which eventually returned to Europe, ended up, if they even survived or were eventually wrecked. 12, 1492, ending the pre-Columbian era in the New World.ĭespite being the find of a lifetime for curious archaeologists and shipwreck chasers - the three ocean-going sailing ships have never been found, according to National Geographic. The 15th century explorer landed in the present-day Bahamas on Oct. More than half a millennium after Christopher Columbus sailed the ocean blue, the physical remains of his three ships - the Niña, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria - remain lost to history. We must rescue America’s heroes from those who tear them down Vandals spray-paint ‘Murderer’ on Central Park Columbus statue Photos show pair who scrawled ‘Murderer’ on Christopher Columbus statue: NYPD The three ships of that first voyage are considered among the ‘Holy Grail’ of ship archaeology.Vikings were in the Americas 500 years before Christopher Columbus: study The Niña and the Pinta continued in service following the voyages to the New World, but no record has been discovered that give clues as to their fates. It was the only one of the three whose approximate location was known. But the ship that was found dated more than a century later than Columbus’ voyages. In 2014, it was reported that the wreck of the Santa Maria had been located. The remains of the Niña, the Pinta and the Santa Maria have proved elusive despite decades of searching. In February 1494, twelve of the ships returned to Spain with Columbus sailing on the Niña. These ships included a new ship christened the Santa Maria, as well as the Niña and Pinta from the first voyage to the New World. Realizing that the ship was beyond repair, Columbus ordered his men to strip the timbers from the ship which were then used to build a fort which Columbus called La Navidad (Christmas).Īfter the success of his first voyage, the Spanish Sovereigns spared no expense in fitting out Columbus’ second voyage with a total of seventeen ships for the colonization of Hispaniola. During the return trip, shortly before midnight on Christmas Eve in 1492, an unauthorized crewmate was manning the wheel and the currents carried the ship onto a sandbank, running her aground off Haiti. The Santa María was the slowest of Columbus’ vessels, but performed well in the Atlantic Ocean crossing. The Admiral sent her as an advance guard to the New World for his third voyage in 1498, but the last that is known of the ship was a record of her voyage to the Pearl Coast in 1501. The Niña was Columbus’ favorite and he bought a half share in the ship for his second voyage to the New World, where she served as his flagship. Smallest of the fleet was the Niña, captained by Vicente Añes Pinzón, brother of Martín. Her fate following the second voyage to the New World is also not recorded. It is believed that she was built in 1441, making the ship over a half century old at the time of Columbus’ first voyage. It was a lighter and faster ship than the much wider Santa Maria, but little is known about the Pinta. ![]() On its first voyage across the Atlantic, the Pinta was captained by Martín Alonso Pinzón. The Niña and Pinta were smaller than the Santa Maria, weighing between 50 and 75 tons, with a deck length of 50 to 60 feet. The exact measurements of length and width of the three ships have not survived, but good estimates of their capacity can be judged from notes written by their crew members. The actual name of the Pinta (the Painted One) is unknown. The Niña (the Girl) was actually christened the Santa Clara and sailed for at least 46 years. The other ships of the Columbus expedition were the smaller caravel-type ships. She had a single deck, three small masts and as a cargo ship weighed about 100 tons. The Santa Maria was the largest of the ships and was a medium-sized carrack, with a deck roughly about 58 feet long. The Niña and Pinta were nicknames given to the vessels. Few realize that only the Santa Maria was the true name of the three ships. Everyone knows the names of the three ships that sailed on Christopher Columbus’ maiden voyage to the New World – the Niña, Pinta and Santa Maria. ![]() ![]() ![]() The segmental analysis focuses on revenue and forecast by Type and by Application in terms of revenue and forecast for the period 2018-2030.Įngagement Ring Market Segmentation By Type:Įngagement Ring Market Segmentation By Application: Players, stakeholders, and other participants in the global Engagement Ring Market will be able to gain the upper hand as they use the report as a powerful resource. The analysts who have authored the report took a unique and industry-best research and analysis approach for an in-depth study of the global Engagement Ring Market.Įngagement Ring Market is segmented by company, region (country), by Type, and by Application. All of the findings, data, and information provided in the report are validated and revalidated with the help of trustworthy sources. 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In this musical comedy, Valerie (Geena Davis) is dealing with her philandering fianc, Ted (Charles Rocket), when she finds that a trio of aliens (Jeff. The scene Valerie "destroys" about everything in her house after she sees her fiance with another woman was skillfully filmed and acted in a very funny and original way, while Valerie sings "I've lost my faith in you". ![]() The film stars Geena Davis, Julie Brown, Charles Rocket, Jeff Goldblum, Damon Wayans, and Jim Carrey. McNally and was directed by Julien Temple. The whole film is a hilarious party, if you're in the mood to relax, to lay back and to kick off your shoes without wanting to explore some serious issue, then you'll have a grand time watching this. Earth Girls Are Easy is a 1988 American science fiction musical romantic comedy film that was produced by Tony Garnett, Duncan Henderson, and Terrence E. Although this is not exactly a profound story, it is light-hearted, colorful, energetic and successfully made for the purpose of entertainment. As a sci-fi comedy, some occasional singing scenes make this film also fit the category of musical. Now the arrival of the three extra-terrestrials will change Valerie's life forever. Before three aliens accidentally land into Valerie (Geena Davis)'s pool, she is a manicurist in The Valley, California, and is about to marry a doctor, Ted (Charles Rocket), who has always been unfaithful to her. ![]() ![]() ![]() To learn more about Tablet Rentals for inmates, including the cost, all the services available and everything else you need to know, check out our Tablet Rental Page. These other services come with fees that you can pay for when you pay for phone service. All inmates have free access to the tablets to read their letters from family & friends, but there are many other services available to keep your inmate busy while incarcerated. 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I found when driving in the city that when there was a small gap in traffic - say, between two cabs - the Encore was often small enough to fit into those gaps, and the car’s steering effort and precision gave me the confidence to go for it. ![]() There’s not a lot of play in the steering, and it’s boosted enough to make tight moves. The Encore’s steering is good and goes a long way toward making it enjoyable to drive. People who are sold on the Encore’s size but are down on its performance would be well-served by taking the Trax on a test drive. The related Chevrolet Trax also feels peppier and more powerful, even though it’s powered by the same engine. With those two, particularly the Escape, there was both more accelerative power and less noise. Yes, both have more powerful engines, but they’re both competitive on price with the Encore, so it’s a valid comparison. I’d been driving a Ford Escape and Mazda CX-5 around the time I tested the Buick Encore, and both responded quicker. This is the first area where I found myself comparing the Encore with compact SUVs. There’s also a lot of engine noise when the engine is pushed. You have to anticipate your moves and, even still, things take a long time to get going even though the transmission kicks down quickly. You really notice the lack of power when you pull out of a line of cars to make a pass the Encore just can’t make that pass quickly. On the highway, however, the engine runs out of steam. We were also impressed with the AWD system once the snow started piling up (see a detailed report). Our all-wheel-drive Encore moved away from stoplights well, if not blindingly fast. The Encore is powered by a turbocharged 1.4-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 138 horsepower and uses a six-speed automatic transmission regardless of trim and whether it’s FWD or AWD.Īround town, the engine and transmission are fine. Buick purists will be happy to note the presence of Ventiports (or portholes) in the hood. Higher Encore trim levels feature fog lights in the lower bumper area, but otherwise the Encore looks similar across all trims. All in all, it has the rounded features and squat stance of a cute, chubby baby crawling across the floor. It doesn’t look like it’ll blow over on its side in a heavy wind. It’s tall for a vehicle with a short wheelbase, but it looks wide enough that the height is proportional. The Buick Encore is tiny, but it’s still shaped like an SUV, not a hatchback. ![]() You can compare the 2015 with the 2014 model here. Finally, our test model included a navigation system with an upgraded multimedia system along with Buick’s IntelliLink system.įor 2015 models, the addition of a 4G LTE internet hotspot is the major new addition. ![]() We tested an AWD Encore Leather Group, which includes leather-trimmed seats, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, a power-adjustable passenger seat and a power-adjustable driver’s seat with memory. The Buick Encore’s trim levels, which Buick calls Groups, include Base, Convenience, Leather and Premium, all of which offer front- or all-wheel drive. The growing field of very small SUVs with which the Encore competes includes the Honda HR-V, the Mazda CX-3, the Fiat 500X and a related spinoff - the new 2015 Chevrolet Trax (see the review). But the biggest challenge the Encore faces is trying to be a luxury car in this segment. The vehicles in this class are tiny for SUVs, and they force buyers to sacrifice space - if not also power and performance. On the market since the 2013 model year, the Buick Encore is the veteran statesman of a growing vehicle class: subcompact SUVs. The 2015 Buick Encore succeeds by having excellent visibility and a convenient and trendy size, but it’s let down by missing the kind of standout luxury features its sticker price suggests it should have. ![]() |
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