![]() If I could only see Abuela Celia again, I'd know where I belonged.” Ironically, though, Pilar invests authority in her grandmother to help her determine where she belongs. I'm not sure Cuba is, but I want to find out. Pilar always feels uncertain about where her home is: “Even though I’ve been living in Brooklyn all my life, it doesn't feel like home to me. ![]() ![]() Pilar, pulled between the United States and Cuba, struggles for a stable identity. And there's only my imagination where our history should be.” Because of the actions of politicians and the military, Pilar can’t access the Cuban part of her history and must create it for herself-a reflection of the distance between those with the power to move history and those who must live with the consequences. Every day Cuba fades a little more inside me, my grandmother fades a little more inside me. “I resent the hell out of the politicians and the generals who force events on us that structure our lives, that dictate the memories we'll have when we're old. Most of what I've learned that's important I've learned on my own, or from my grandmother.” In other words, it’s up to individuals to learn what’s meaningful and how different stories and events are significant to their own lives-people shouldn’t trust the accounts of others just because they claim to be authoritative.īecause the Cuban Revolution has forced Pilar’s family to move to the United States, Pilar feels arbitrarily cut off from an important part of who she is. Why don’t I know anything about them? Who chooses what we should know or what's important? I know I have to decide these things for myself. Or the life stories of prostitutes in Bombay. Like the time there was a freak hailstorm in the Congo and the women took it as a sign that they should rule. Pilar observes that the way history is written is largely subjective: “If it were up to me, I'd record other things. In the novel, the arbitrary nature of history is taken for granted. By focusing on Pilar’s struggle for identity, García argues that, given arbitrary, ever-shifting political forces, each person must carve out a sense of identity for oneself without looking exclusively to history or even family to guide them. But García pays particular attention to young Pilar’s experience of living in exile, feeling neither quite Cuban nor fully American. Some, like Celia, commit themselves to Cuba no matter what others, like Lourdes, separate themselves from their Cuban past. García’s characters take various stances relative to the history unfolding around them. Given the political upheaval in Cuba over the course of the 20th century and the Cuban diaspora that resulted, individual characters struggle to figure out where they belong. The designs for the 2024 American Women Quarters are expected to be released in mid-2023.Įditor's note: This story has been corrected to remove a description of Patsy Takemoto Mink as being the first Black woman in Congress.The question of personal identity is a constant problem in the novel. Mary Edwards Walker, who was a Civil War-era surgeon, women's rights advocate and abolitionist Pauli Murray, a poet, writer, activist, lawyer and Episcopal priest, as well as a strong advocate for civil rights, and Zitkala-Ša, also known as Gertrude Simmons Bonnin, a writer, songwriter, educator and political activist for the rights of Native Americans. The other women chosen were Patsy Takemoto Mink, who was the first woman of color to serve in Congress Dr. By honoring these pioneering women, the Mint continues to connect America through coins which are like small works of art in your pocket." "The women pioneered change during their lifetimes, not yielding to the status quo imparted during their lives. ![]() "All of the women being honored have lived remarkable and multi-faceted lives, and have made a significant impact on our Nation in their own unique way," said Mint Director Ventris C. Cruz is the winner of many distinctions and honors, including five Grammy Awards, a National Medal of Arts and a posthumous Grammy for Lifetime Achievement. Michael Caulfield Archive/WireImage via Getty ImagesĬelia Cruz, also known as Úrsula Hilaria Celia de la Caridad Cruz Alfonso, was one of the 20th century's most well-known Latin performers and a cultural icon. ![]()
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![]() The ASVAB standard deviation is set to 10. A standard deviation is a measurement of distance from the mean. This is based on a national sample of 18 to 24-year-olds. Any questions should be directed to Release authorized by Lieutenant General L. The ASVAB subtests use a one to 100 score range, so the mean is set to 50. ![]() The 1721 MOS has a prerequisite (3118.3.b.3) of a Cyber Test score of 60 or higher.Ģ. The 1711 MOS has a prerequisite (3118.2.b.6) of a GT score of 110 or higher.ġ.c. The 2611 MOS has a prerequisite (3122.2.b.5) of a Cyber Test score of 60 or higher.ġ.b. Additionally, these changes are reflected in the draft FY21 MOS Manual.ġ.a. These changes to reference (b) are approved in coordination with Training and Education Command and effective immediately. Upon further evaluation by Marine Corps Recruiting Command and Manpower and Reserve Affairs, the MOS prerequisites contained in reference (b) for the 2611, 1711, and 1721 MOS should reflect the same standard. WATSON/MSGT/MMEA/EMAIL: Per reference (a), the 2611, 1711, and 1721 Military Occupational Specialties (MOS) required a General Technical (GT) score of 110 or higher and Cyber Test score of 60 or higher in Fiscal Year (FY) 2019. GRETH/MSGT/IMD/EMAIL: ALVARADO/MSGT/MMEA/EMAIL: A. 107 ASVAB Score: General Technical (GT) U.S. NARR/REF A IS THE IS THE FY19 MOS MANUAL. Compute the Verbal Expression (VE) Score. The steps outlined below are followed to determine your AFQT score. ![]() REF/B/NAVMC 1200.1E/MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTIES MANUAL// The military combines these math and verbal test scores to calculate your overall AFQT. CASE BASIS HOWEVER, THE GT SCORE REQUIREMENT OF 110 IS NONWAIVERABLE. The CL score range is 90 to 100 for the USMC. Other career options include: Clerical, Administrative, Supply and Finance: The CL track requires NO+CS+VE. The GT score is the VE +AR scores combined. NCO (MOS code 51C), an information technology specialist (MOS code 25B). REF/A/NAVMC 1200.1D/MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALITY MANUAL// A GT score between 80 and 110 can open doors in the General Technical, Special and Officer Programs. Army Jobs Based on ASVAB Scores No Minimum There are several Army jobs you. SUBJ/UPDATE TO FY20 MOS MANUAL PREREQUISITES FOR 2611, 1711, AND 1721// ![]() ![]() ![]() Liquid eyeliner is typically used for precise, bold lines, whereas gel eyeliner can be used to blend or build up product. The choice between gel and liquid eyeliner ultimately depends on what kind of eyeliner look you're going for and which consistency you prefer. There is some minor fallout/smudging, but a setting spray or powder might help minimize that. ![]() I usually put concealer on as a base layer before applying the eyeliner, which seems to help it stay. Some days I will even wear it without adding mascara (which is something I’ve NEVER done) and it gives my eyes a little boost without looking too harsh. I have hooded eyes and this goes on very smoothly with minimal effort. It doesn’t require perfect application and is very workable. "This color brown really seems to make my eyes pop. THE REVIEW: "I LOVE this eyeliner!," writes one reviewer. ILIA's Clean Line Gel Eyeliner is a favorite of mine because you get excellent precision with the pencil shape, PLUS the flexibility of the water-resistant gel formula. But pencil meets gel? Now that's a whole 'nother level of efficiency. My introduction to eyeliner many, many moons ago was through pencil liner, so I have a ~special~ place in my heart for pencil. Our top picks for the best gel eyeliners in 2023: ✔️ FYI: We updated this article in April 2023 to give you the most up-to-date info on gel eyeliner, including new products, and a celebrity makeup artist's advice on the best brush for gel eyeliner and how to avoid smudging. Don’t believe me? Check out a sneak peek of the best gel eyeliners below: Considering that the world is loooooaded with long-lasting, smudge-proof formulas, there's honestly never been a better time to get on board Team Gel than right now. ![]() That's why I personally tested and reviewed 16 of the best gel eyeliners on myself and consulted an expert- Renée Loiz, a celebrity makeup artist whose client roster includes Quinta Brunson and Cynthia Erivo-for everything you need to know about gel eyeliners. In other words, gel eyeliner is the makeup MVP that will help you achieve just about any beauty look. Like, why would I spend 15 mins drawing and re-drawing a winged liner when I simply need a few seconds and my fave gel eyeliner? Not only is gel eyeliner oh-so-soft and silky against my eyelids, it's also surprisingly versatile-smudge it out to make the smokiest smokey eye (good hack for when you mess up, FYI), or let it dry down to create the sharpest, ultra-precise line. TBH, if I had to pick between gel and liquid eyeliner, I'm going with gel pretty much 10 times out of 10. Whether you're going for the Margot Tenenbaum aesthetic, the my-lashes-but-better tightline, or the crayoned-on angsty mall-goth vibe, the best eyeliners will comfortably cling to your waterline all day.īelow, dive into the 15 best waterline eyeliners with impressive staying power - as recommended by Allure editors and makeup artists from brands like Victoria Beckham Beauty, L’Oréal Paris, and more.My holy grail beauty product? Gel eyeliner. Water-resistant and waterproof eyeliner pencils are a must when you're applying color to a perpetually wet part of your eye area. ![]() More importantly, formula and product design matter - especially if you're trying to pull off a particularly graphic liner look. But there's a certain finesse required for applying eyeliner inside your lash line - namely, not flinching when a somewhat pointy object comes closer to your eyeball than it otherwise would. It can add continuity to an intense, smoky eye or an impactful jolt of unexpected color in an otherwise low-key look. That's not universally true, of course - but it happens to be true for many an Allure staffer, so we like to give our upper waterlines a solid layer of long-lasting black or brown pencil liner to make the base of our lashes look especially dense even prior to mascara.Īlso called " tightlining," lining your waterline can make a huge difference in your finished eye-makeup look, especially along the lower waterline. I believe it was comedian Alice Wetterlund who once said (and we paraphrase) if you apply eyeliner along your upper lashline but you don't line your waterline, it kind of looks like your eye is wearing a belt. Coloring in your waterline isn't a necessary step when wearing eyeliner, but it can have a major impact. ![]() ![]() ![]() if the cancer has spread to other parts of your body.This is the percentage of people with primary bone cancer that are alive 5 years after receiving a diagnosis of it.Īs with all cancers, the specific outlook for someone with bone cancers of the skull can depend on many factors, such as: What’s the outlook for someone with bone cancer of the skull?Īccording to the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) database of the NCI, the average 5-year survival rate for all types of primary bone cancer is 67.4%. Chemotherapy: Generally speaking, chemotherapy for bone cancers of the skull is typically used before surgery to reduce the size of a tumor ( neoadjuvant) or after surgery to lower your risk of the tumor returning ( adjuvant).It may also be done following surgery to help destroy any remaining cancer cells. ![]() Radiation therapy: Radiation therapy can be used when surgery isn’t possible.Based on the location of the cancer, surgery may not always be possible, as it could lead to serious side effects. Surgery: For some bone cancers of the skull, surgery is done to remove as much of the cancer as possible.Potential treatment options for bone cancers of the skull can include one or a combination of the following: Treatment for bone cancer of the skull can depend on many factors. It occurs when cancer cells break away from a primary cancer - such as prostate cancer, multiple myeloma, or renal cell carcinoma - and metastasize or spread to bone tissue in your skull. Metastatic skull cancer is a secondary bone cancer. Metastatic (secondary) cancer of the skull It’s an aggressive type of bone cancer that mainly affects children and adolescents.Īccording to a 2016 case study, Ewing sarcoma can start in several different skull bones, including your frontal, parietal, and temporal bones. Ewing sarcomaĮwing sarcoma typically forms from bone tissue, although it can also develop from soft tissue as well. A 2017 review notes that the top part of your skull, which includes several skull bones, and your skull base are more common locations. It’s possible for osteosarcoma to develop in any part of your skull. Osteosarcomas can grow and spread quickly. They develop from early forms of bone cells. Osteosarcomas are the most common type of primary bone cancer overall, but they’re less common in your skull. When chondrosarcomas affect your skull, they’re typically found at your skull base. This type of bone cancer can develop in any part of your body where cartilage is present, including your skull. They’re also another more common type of bone cancer affecting your skull. Most chondrosarcomas typically grow slowly, although some can be more aggressive. ChondrosarcomaĬhondrosarcomas happen in cells that form cartilage (connective tissue). Sometimes, these cells get genetic changes and begin to grow uncontrollably. They’re typically slow growing and aren’t likely to spread to other areas.Ĭhordomas form when cells from early spinal tissue aren’t replaced by bone during development. About 35% of chordomas happen at the base of your skull. At the same time, it’s one of the more common bone cancers of the skull. ChordomaĬhordomas are a rare type of bone cancer. There are several different types of bone cancer that can affect your skull. ![]() ![]() ![]() Upon graduation, you're guaranteed a career as an Army Officer. 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View all of the Education Benefits available to you How do I apply for ROTC Scholarships?Īrmy ROTC has several scholarships available for college-bound high school students. Questions you may have right now How old do I have to be to serve in the Army full-time? What type of health care jobs are available in the Army?Ĭan the Army help me pay for medical school? How can I prepare for the conversation?Ĭan I join as an Officer? Will I be expected to join if I talk to someone? What will you ask me?Ĭan I join as an Officer? How can I prepare for the conversation? One of our recruiters will either call or email you to set up time to talk. We understand you may not be ready to join yet, or that we may not be the right fit, and that's fine. Our goal is to answer your questions and help you decide if the Army is a good option for you. How do I join ROTC at the college I want to attend? Will I be expected to join if I talk to someone? What is the time commitment for part-time service? How can I prepare for the conversation?Ĭan the Army help me pay for medical school? How can the Army help me pay for college?ĭo I have to go to Basic Training? How can I prepare for the conversation? While we'll ask you questions, this is your opportunity to ask some of your own. Expect us to ask about your interests and skills so we can suggest Army jobs that might interest you. From there, the conversation will be about getting to know you and your goals for the future. Our conversation will likely begin with some basic qualifying questions, like your age and education level. One of our ROTC recruiters will either call or email you to set up time to talk. Questions you may have right now Who will reach out to me? ![]() ![]() ![]() ®/TMMark’s is a registered trademark of Mark’s Work Warehouse Ltd, used under licence. Visit Triangle Rewards: Sign Up & Earn Today for more information. 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Of course, the main purpose of TeamViewer is to access remote devices, but here’s what is available besides that: on the top, and a side panel for remote control, meetings, chat. A panel with options, settings, help, etc. A split screen with your ID/password and remote connection options. Your PC and partner PC, or host and admin computers, can share access to each other, send files, while also being secured in alternate to VPN way. Interface is clean and well-organized in a white-and-blue color scheme. TeamViewer is designed both for personal use (to access home PC remotely) and IT departments - as a support and/or a collaboration tool. In addition, you can go to ‘ Settings’ to set TeamViewer to start automatically with Windows, assign a device to account (optional) for easy access, etc. You will see a green-lighted notification in the bottom part - ‘ Ready to connect’.Īnd you’re ready to go, nothing complicated. You can create new random password, copy it to clipboard, or set personal password. You will see that your PC is assigned an ID and password. Wait one or two minutes to finish the installation and launch TeamViewer 13. Eventually, it will require a license activation due to frequent activity. Select commercial or non-commercial use, and note if you’d like to cheat you’ll end up outsmarted by the program anyway. In the first window select the type of installation: basic (general use), unattended access, or one-time use. Upon clicking TeamViewer_Setup.exe file will be loaded to a folder of your choice. Go to the vendor’s website where on the main page you will see big green button “Download for free”. ![]() Windows, MacOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Windows Phone, Chrome OS, Blackberry Two of its greatest features for enterprise use include mass-rollout across thousands of devices at once and intuitive business integration.$49 / Premium - $99 / Corporate - $199 (monthly, billed annually) While this may not be important to the average user, TeamViewer is a powerful tool for businesses. The greater versatility and security of remote access over VPNs is a discussion for another time. With no tunneling required, what do VPNs do that TeamViewer's remote access tools can't achieve at a faster and more secure rate? However, putting TeamViewer between your devices as confidential information streams between them has been subject to debate as TeamViewer hacking allegations once called the company's reputability into question. TeamViewer insists that the main benefit of VPNs-securely transmitting data-is easily achieved by simply remote accessing a client's device or server and transferring the necessary data. While this isn't exclusive to TeamViewer, it is one of many remote access platforms to argue that the benefits of remote tools outweigh those of VPNs. We've also discussed installing TeamViewer on Linux, as the different distributions make installation slightly different. If you require the ability to remotely access a device without that device having to approve your request, we've already detailed setting up unattended access in TeamViewer, along with an in-depth installation guide for Windows.
![]() ![]() The fungus Aspergillus niger plays a role in the solubilization of heavy metal sulfides. Several have practical applications as pigments, in solar cells, and as catalysts. ![]() In fact, the bonding in transition metal sulfides is highly covalent, which gives rise to their semiconductor properties, which in turn is related to the deep colors. Such species are sometimes referred to as salts. The black tarnish formed on sterling silver is Ag 2S. One famous example is the bright yellow species CdS or " cadmium yellow". Such inorganic sulfides typically have very low solubility in water, and many are related to minerals with the same composition (see below). Metal sulfides react with halogens, forming sulfur and metal salts.Ĩ MgS + 8 I 2 → S 8 + 8 MgI 2 Metal derivatives Īqueous solutions of transition metals cations react with sulfide sources (H 2S, NaHS, Na 2S) to precipitate solid sulfides. Depending on the conditions, the oxidation can produce elemental sulfur, polysulfides, polythionates, sulfite, or sulfate. Oxidation of sulfide is a complicated process. Upon treatment with an acid, sulfide salts convert to hydrogen sulfide: Instead sulfide converts to hydrosulfide: The sulfide ion, S 2−, does not exist in aqueous alkaline solutions of Na 2S. Hydrogen sulfide (H 2S) and bisulfide (SH −) are the conjugate acids of sulfide. Sulfide also refers to chemical compounds large families of inorganic and organic compounds, e.g. Solutions of sulfide salts are corrosive. Sulfide ( British English also sulphide) is an inorganic anion of sulfur with the chemical formula S 2− or a compound containing one or more S 2− ions. ![]() ![]() ![]() It covers the most frequently used and perhaps the most important annotations. Ready to check out the cheat sheet? Click the download button to get started. This cheat sheet looks at many annotations that a Java developer should know if they want to use Java, Spring Framework, SpringBoot, Lombok, Swagger and so on. This cheat sheet provides an extensive list of Spring annotations with their descriptions. Spring annotations provide a way to simplify the configuration of Spring applications, making it easier to write and maintain code. 1 / Summer Spring Weather Emotions Emoticons Expressions This 50-piece (25 color & 25 B&W blacklines line. Annotations are a way to add metadata to code, which can be used by the framework to configure and manage the application. Try Free FIND MY ROI Download the Spring Framework Annotations Cheat Sheet Copy and Paste Guess the Emoji Cheat Sheet. It covers the most frequently used and perhaps the most important annotations - those that enable dependency injection for your components, the ways to bind your code to respond to HTTP requests, and how to enable the correct patterns for cloud-based applications and microservices architectures.Ĭurious on how much development time JRebel can save you? Give it a test spin with a free 14-day trial or calculate your ROI first. In this tutorial, well explore Spring Web annotations from the .annotation package. This cheat sheet looks at many annotations that a Java developer should know if they want to use the Spring Framework. But overloaded xmls with unreadable structure has become quickly headache for developers. XML-Based Configuration was for a long time main mean. ![]() Spring Framework started out with XML configuration and over time it has introduced many capabilities to reduce code verbose and get things done quickly. Nowadays, there are so many spring annotations that it could become overwhelming. In Java world, Spring Framework/Boot is a must-have skill set. All Spring Annotations Explained Cheat Sheet. ![]() How many developers are using Spring in 2021? Our latest Java developer survey gives insight into the most used Java technologies, including frameworks, application servers, IDEs, containerization technologies, and more.ĭownload Report About Our Spring Framework Annotations Cheat Sheet Spring Annotations Cheat Sheet for Daily Usage. Our goal with the Spring Framework annotations cheat sheet was to put all of the most-used annotations in one spot for easy reference But for developers new to the framework, memorizing the annotations can be annoying. Spring is a flexible and solid choice for a framework. ![]() ![]() Gliding on water and also launching myself with the grappling hook is a hoot as I can just traverse hours on end going from one corner of Athia to another. The melee Fire sword option and the spear attack are where it’s for me, along with the Wind homing shots and Water cluster bomb-type shots. While some attacks feel floaty and may not land as impactful, you can always unlock the other alternate fires of each spell element to see which fits your playstyle. When Frey is fully-powered with all these coloured magic, the game gets very, very fun with these plethoras of combat and traversal techniques. Lastly, you’ll get Green Magic which comes with a pretty awesome Panzer Dragoon-style paint-target-enabled homing shots and a “super jump” option that doesn’t require you to use nearby ledges. You’ll eventually get Blue Magic that come with a horizontal wideshot you see in most 2D shmups, water tornadoes, and the ability to glide onto water surfaces and even summon a water bubble to slow down your fall from heights. ![]() Later on, after killing the equivalent of an elemental Mega Man-style boss, you gain FRed Magic which is your sole melee option in the game alongside a grappling hook that elevates you further from “grapple-like” structures throughout the land. But apart from some nice vistas, the world does feel hollow at times and is only worth exploring due to the many checkboxes and revealed places you’ll be ticking and visiting for powerups.įrey has access to earth magic: rock projectiles that are essentially a magic equivalent of an AK-47, a Mega Man charged shot, and a shotgun, along with some nice AoE attacks and support spells. Yes, I get that the world’s in a bit of a bind thanks to the catastrophe called the Break, hence the less-than-populated world. You don’t have to interact with them too much as the game’s meat is controlling a freestyling parkouring spell-chucking fighter who explores the rather barren and monster-filled world of Athia. She also has a fondness for pussy cats as the game clearly shows her love for felines and how every one of them are given more modelling and asset care than most of the NPCs and their awkward facial animations. The game’s plot revolves around said woman, Frey, as she’s a down-on-her-luck New Yorker who is close to committing suicide before she gets whisked to a fantasy world named Athia where she somehow has magical powers and a talking bracelet she calls Cuff. In Living Colourįirst up, I have to say that it’s not every day you get to play a game starring a black woman with magic powers and elite parkouring skills Forspoken gives you that opportunity, and thankfully its gameplay is solid enough to warrant a playthrough or so. Is it enough to elevate it beyond mediocrity though? Probably not, but not for lack of trying. Still, don’t count out action-adventure game Forspoken completely, because it does have a few merits despite what the internet tells you. Now with a fresh new IP and a new world to create, what they’ve resorted to doing, in the end, is, well, nothing out of the ordinary if you’ve at least kept up with anime trends of people in contemporary times warping into fantasy lands where they’re godlike. ![]() Square Enix’s Luminous Production has shoes to fill, as its last game Final Fantasy XV came out to mostly some indifference. ![]() Genre: Action-adventure with open-world fantasy land to magic parkour in. Platforms: PlayStation 5 (version reviewed), PC ![]() |
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