![]() Additionally, you have the ability to easily mount energy-saving equipment, such as solar panels, on a metal roof using non-penetrating clamps. Many metal coil and sheet manufacturers now offer cool roofing, which are highly emissive metal panels that release absorbed heat in higher temperatures and retain heat in cooler temperatures. If the underlayment, which is laid above the roof deck and underneath the metal panels to protect against moisture, ice, vapors, and high temperature, is 100% polypropylene, it can be recycled.Įnergy Efficiency – In addition to metal roofing’s environmental benefits, it also has energy efficiency advantages.This is especially true with aluminum, as nearly 95% of aluminum roofing is already recycled materials. There are metal coils and sheets that are made up of previously recycled materials.Metal roofing is highly recyclable, meaning leftover pieces, tear-off panels, or damaged parts can be recycled for future use.When properly installed, metal roofing is designed to withstand:Įnvironmentally Friendly – There’s no doubt that metal roofing is the more eco-friendly option to roofing, which applies in a number of ways: ![]() Weathering Performance – When compared to different materials such as wood, concrete, metal, plastic, or glass, metal easily stands out as the strongest and most durable in regular and extreme weather conditions. This is especially important in areas prone to wildfires because if hot ashes or embers fall on a metal roof, it’s much less likely to catch on fire than shingle roofing. Shingle roof = $8,737 x 3 (three 20-year lifespans) = $26,211įire Resistance – Metal roofing is typically Class A fire-rated and non-combustible, making it the most resistant to catching fire.In this scenario, the mid-range cost for one architectural shingle roof is around $8,700+ and the cost for one 24-gauge steel standing seam roof with a PVDF paint system is about $17,400+. Even if the shingle roof lasted 20 years, you would need to pay for a shingle roof about three times and a metal roof about one time in a 60-year span, making the metal roof a more economical choice. These two photos represent a 60-year cost comparison between mid-range shingle roofing (three in total) and metal roofing (one in total). That being said, metal roofing is typically less expensive in the long-term because one metal roof (one lasts 60+ years) can easily outlast at least three asphalt shingle roofs (one lasts 15-20 years). Lower Long-Term Cost – As we will discuss later, metal roofing is more expensive as a one-time cost. Different metal materials, such as copper and zinc, have even been known to last 100 or more years in some instances. For metal roofing, it’s expected that metal roofing should last at least 50+ years until signs of degradation begin to show. Longevity – Perhaps one of the biggest differences between metal roofing and shingles is the length of its life. Second, it doesn’t weigh down and put unnecessary stress on a structure, which reduces frame damage and preserves the integrity of a building. First, it’s easier for the installers to handle and transport up on the roof during the rollforming and installation process. Lightweight – A major benefit of metal roofing is that it’s a very lightweight material. Let’s dive deeper into the benefits and drawbacks associated with this roofing material. In addition to lasting decades longer than asphalt shingles, metal roofing offers the versatility and variety of options that most other roofing materials lack. That being said, metal roofing is actually more common than you may think or notice, especially if you live in an environment with extreme weather conditions. When it comes to metal or shingle roofing, metal roofing is the more complex option requiring specific techniques, experienced installers, and more pieces/parts to make it succeed. Metal Roofing: Advantages, Disadvantages, & Characteristics ![]()
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![]() Now install your favorite games, applications or binge-watch the latest tv shows. Xiaomi TV Box S 4K Media Player ( 2nd Generation ) - Chromecast built-in, Dolby & DTS surround sound, Power adapter Not included - Powered by Android TV. Mi TV Stick is equipped with a powerful 64-bit Quad-Core Processor. With the support of both Dolby Audio and DTS Digital, get smoother, dynamic, immersive and more realistic sound on the Mi TV Stick Just press once and ask for your favourite content, music or games and it will be right there on your screen. Say goodbye to pressing too many times to find what you need. Now do more with your voice with the help of Google Assistant. ![]() All this is possible with the Chromecast built-in on the Mi TV Stick. Why watch on a small screen when you can go to a big screen in just a single tap. It is not only designed for streaming but to also enjoy games on the Go! How to Play DTS Audio on VLC Media Player VLC Media Player can be able to provide users with plenty of multimedia playback solutions with ease and accuracy. Mi TV Stick brings to you content from all the leading entertainment OTT’s like Netflix, Disney + Hotstar, Prime Video & 5000+ Apps. Enjoy the best of viewing as the Mi TV Stick gives you a Full High Definition experience. It’s super convenient and the stick will be neatly tucked behind your TV.Įxperience a visual treat like never before with the new Mi TV Stick which works with almost every TV. Ah I don’t have an android tv, I’ve got LG CX. Try opening the local file using file manager and that should prompt you a list of players which can play the file. ![]() Go to settings, apps, find the default player app, clear the data/storage. Level up your TV in under 30 seconds by connecting the Mi TV Stick in just 3 simple steps: The new Mi TV Stick works with any TV. On the TV or the Sheild, android is the same. Gatorade Recover Whey Protein with Almond Butter Bar Non-Gluten-Free Gatorade Products Include: Gatorade calls GX a "customizable hydration system." Essentially, they are specialized dispensers with premixed Gatorade in various flavors. Gluten-Safe Gatorade GX Products Include:Ī new hydration system – Pods filled with concentrated Gatorade formulas ready to mix with water. Gluten-Safe Gatorade Protein Products Include (ALL FLAVORS CONTAIN MILK INGREDIENTS): Gluten-Safe Gatorade Energy Products Include: Gluten-Safe Gatorade Hydration Products Include: The complete list of gluten-free Gatorade products includes: Gluten-Safe Gatorade Products include all Gatorade Hydration, Gatorade Energy, and Gatorade GX products, along with Gatorade Protein products, EXCEPT Gatorade Recover Whey Protein Bars, and Gatorade Recover Whey Protein Powder, which both contain WHEAT. As always, read labels and allergen warnings to be sure. We regard Gatorade products as gluten-safe, even for people with celiac disease. However, we have been tracking Gatorade products for many years, and have fielded no complaints about any Gatorade product that is made with non-gluten ingredients. ![]() Now, Gatorade products are not specifically labeled gluten-free, so that means they are not tested, and not officially recommended for people with celiac disease. The ingredients themselves are gluten-free, and so most of these drinks are likely safe for people with celiac disease. Gatorade sports hydration drinks, like most sports hydration drinks, are made with water, sugar, salt and flavorings, along with some coloring and preservatives. ![]() This article is mainly focused on Gatorade the sports hydration drink, but we will also mention their energy, protein and other special products. Once upon a time the answer would have been a simple 'yes.' But these days, Gatorade makes numerous products. Specifically, is Gatorade gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease?įirst, it's important to distinguish which Gatorade we're actually talking about. Image: CC BY 2.0-kaleidĬ - One question we get often is about celiac disease and sports drinks, especially Gatorade. ![]() Similarly, we can switch the same datetime's interpretation between time zones. We've set the time to be in UTC, so the offset is 00:00. +00:00 is the difference between the displayed time and the UTC time as the global coordination anchor. It's no longer 11AM, but 2AM, because we've set the timezone a few hours back! This changes the timezone of the datetime. Using PyTz, we can create an anchor for time-zone aware datetimes, such as UTC: import datetime as dt If you don't have it already - install it via: $ pip install pytz You can set PyTz objects as the tzinfo field too. A very common external library for handling timezones is pytz. It's None by default, and denotes that the datetime object is timezone-naive. The tzinfo field is meant to be a datetime.timezone object, denoting the timezone information. However, the datetime objects contain a field exactly for storing timezone-related data - tzinfo: import datetime as dt These are known as naive datetime objects. All above examples so far are naive to the timezone. Handling date-times becomes more complex while dealing with timezones. Convert String to Datetime with Time Zones You can parse a date-time string of any format - as long as you use the correct string of format tokens for the input you're receiving. Here's a short list of common string-formatted datetimes and their corresponding formats for strptime(): "at 7:40AM" -> "%b %d %Y at %I:%M%p" ![]() Knowing this format, we mapped the constituent elements to the ISO 8601 format and converted it to a datetime object: Date: The input string was of one format - "9:20AM". Let's take a look at a non-trivial example that translates from one format to another: import datetimeĭate_time_obj = (date_time_str, '%b %d %Y %I:%M%p') If the format of a string is known, it can be easily parsed to a datetime object using strptime(). Using strptime() Format Tokens to Convert String to Different Datetime Format August is the 8th month, and is zero-padded to 08). ![]() Note: All of these tokens, except the year, are expected to be zero-padded (i.e. Some of the commonly used ones, that we've also used earlier are: The list of supported tokens is extensive enough to enable various formatting. ![]() It's worth taking a moment to understand format tokens - the "%Y-%m-%d %H:%M:%S.%f" from before.Įach token represents a different part of the date-time, like day, month, year, day of month or week, etc. As you can see from the output, it prints the 'date' and 'time' part of the input string! Format Tokens Since this is a datetime object, we can call the date() and time() methods directly on it. The returned datetime value is stored as date_time_obj. In our example, " 10:27:03.929149" is the input string and "%Y-%m-%d %H:%M:%S.%f" is the format of our date string. The return value is of the type datetime. Specifying the format like this makes the parsing much faster since datetime doesn't need to try and interpret the format on its own, which is much more expensive computationally. Here, we use the strptime() method, which accepts two arguments: Running it will print the date, time, and date-time: If our input string to create a datetime object is in the same ISO 8601 format or if you know the format you'll be receiving upfront, we can easily parse it to a datetime object: import datetimeĭate_time_str = ' 10:27:03.929149' # strptime(input_string, input_format)ĭate_time_obj = (date_time_str, '%Y-%m-%d %H:%M:%S.%f') When no custom formatting is given, the default string format is used, i.e. Running this code would result in: Current date/time: 10:27:03.929149 The date object holds the date, time holds the time, and datetime holds both date and time! import datetime The datetime module consists of three different object types: date, time, and datetime. In this guide - we'll take a look at how to convert a string date/time into a datetime object in Python, using the built-in datetime module, but also third-party modules such as dateutil, arrow and Maya, accounting for time zones. One of the most common sources of string-formatted datetimes are REST APIs that return agnostic strings, that we can then convert to other formats.Īdditionally - time zones are a common headache when it comes to working with datetime objects, so we'll need to think about that while converting too. However, to work with these dates and times in an arithmetic fashion (such as calculating time differences, adding or removing time, etc.) - we need to convert them to a datetime object. Data can be represented in various forms - and a convenient way to represent dates and times are strings. ![]() Calibre contends that these errors resulted in a flawed best-value tradeoff and an improper award to BAH. The protester further asserts that the VA failed to evaluate proposed prices in accordance with the RFP. The protester also challenges the evaluations of its own and the awardee's proposals under the past performance factor. The agency provided a debriefing to Calibre on June 9, 2017, and this protest followed.Ĭalibre challenges the agency's evaluation of its proposal under the technical approach and project management plan factors. The contracting officer, acting as the source selection authority, performed a best-value tradeoff and concluded that the benefits of BAH's higher-rated proposal merited paying the associated price premium. The final proposal revisions (FPRs) were evaluated as follows:ĪR, Tab 12, Best Value Determination, at 26. AR, Tab 8, Calibre Discussion Information, at 33. At the conclusion of discussions, the contracting officer requested final proposal revisions. at 2 AR, Tab 8, Calibre Discussion Information, at 9-15. ![]() The offerors were also provided an opportunity to engage in an in-person discussion. Both offerors received written discussion letters that detailed all evaluated weaknesses, significant weaknesses, and various other issues identified in the proposals. After an initial evaluation, the contracting officer established a competitive range that included only Calibre and BAH. Contracting Officer's Statement of Facts (COSF) at 1. The VA received multiple proposals, including those from Calibre and BAH by the October 17, 2016, closing date. The non-price factors, when combined, were to be significantly more important than price. The solicitation provided that award would be made to a responsible offeror whose proposal was found to be most advantageous to the government based on the agency's evaluation of the following five factors in descending order of importance: technical capability, project management plan, past performance, small business subcontracting plan, and price. ![]() The RFP contemplated the award a single hybrid fixed-price and time-and-materials contract for a 9-month base period and four option years. The agency issued the RFP on September 9, 2016, as a commercial item solicitation under the procedures in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) parts 12 and 15, seeking proposals to provide governance, operations, curriculum development and revision, training, plans, and analysis services to support TAP world-wide. The program provides a variety of services including pre-separation counselling, benefits briefings, and job market skills seminars. The VA administers the TAP program in coordination with several military and civilian agencies to ensure service members who are transitioning to civilian life are "career ready." RFP at 7. Calibre, the incumbent contractor, challenges the agency's evaluation of its own proposal and the award decision. VA119A-16-R-0159, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for support services to continue administration and program management for the VA's Transition Assistance Program (TAP). (BAH), of McLean, Virginia, under request for proposals (RFP) No. Calibre Systems, Inc., of Alexandria, Virginia, protests the award of a contract to Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc. ![]() The negative attention only gave NWA further fame and with it, album sales. There was however a distinct shift towards rap hip hop in the early ‘90s, which brought about an additional racial issue, especially because the black music of hip hop had a wide appeal and crossed over into white markets.” ![]() Sociology professor Mathieu Deflem explains how the issue of race came into the debate: “Initially, the PMRC was focused mostly on heavy metal, which was very popular in the ‘80s, and thus on white people’s music. Some songs were deleted from albums altogether and retail chains such as Walmart refused to stock PAL-stickered records in an attempt to brand themselves ‘family-friendly’. To avoid losing sales, record companies had artists re-record songs and albums with ‘clean’ versions that could be sold alongside those bearing a PAL. Their considerable political clout enabled them to bring a senate hearing debate on “porn rock” and, along with the National Parent-Teacher Association (PTA), encourage the Recording Industry Association of America to introduce the PAL. In addition to Gore, the PMRC also included Susan Baker, wife of Secretary of the Treasury James Baker, and other prominent women who were referred to as the ‘Washington Wives’. The Parents Music Resource Center (PMRC) was a committee formed in 1985, after its co-founder, Mary ‘Tipper’ Gore, wife of Senator and later Vice President Al Gore, recognised references to masturbation in a song her daughter was listening to: Prince’s Darling Nikki. The emergence of the Parental Advisory Label sheds light on the atmosphere of the decade – one in which music was the subject of rigorous cultural and even political debate. Straight Outta Compton was one of the first records to receive a Parental Advisory Label (PAL), the ubiquitous black-and-white stickers that warn parents of explicit content. “Gangsta rap forced America to confront the issues in its ghettos, and its realities were shocking when presented so explicitly on a recording that white suburban teenagers coveted,” Kot suggests. It was the crossover into mainstream white American culture that provoked concern among the US establishment, parent groups and the religious right – and caught the attention of law-enforcement agencies. “With their urban-canyon echoing drums and casual descriptions of explosive violence,” he wrote, “the new myths of crack, guns and gangs sounded a lot larger than life.” For a new generation, these sounds held an enthralling appeal. ![]() Jeff Chang, author of Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop, called it “the new Blues”. “The Dr Dre production was lean, driving, and funky, with rhymes dropping like nails atop the beats.” “Straight Outta Compton defined the West Coast sound,” explains the Chicago Tribune music critic and writer Greg Kot, who reviewed the LP when it was released in 1989. Database CommentĮnter a description of your database here for organizational use. If you select an existing user, this field is disabled. If you are creating a new user, re-enter the same password as above here. ![]() If you are creating a new user, enter a password for that user here. For security reasons, having a MySQL user for each database is recommended so that any compromised site or credentials cannot be used to access your other databases. ![]() Here you can create a new MySQL user or select an existing one from a drop-down menu if any exist. Creating a hostname for each domain is generally recommended to prevent downtime should you remove a domain from your account in the future, and find out that other sites used a hostname on it and no longer functions. ![]() ![]() Here you can create a new hostname or select an existing one from a drop-down menu if any exist. 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Some weeks I’ve had to read the final draft again, from start to finish, through the lens of “Is there any chance that anything in here could get me sued?” Every week, I’ll read my final draft and fact check every name, title, stat, fact and quote. ![]() Only now, my writing will have a new home at Extra Points and I’ll benefit from Matt’s editing and industry knowledge.Īrguably the most time-consuming part of my publishing process over the last year-plus has been serving as my own editor. In the last 15 months of publishing Out of Bounds, I’ve published at least one newsletter every week since July 4, 2020, and I don’t plan on ending that streak anytime soon. Seeing the success of Extra Points was part of the inspiration for me launching Out of Bounds in the summer of 2020 and Extra Points is very much a spiritual cousin of Out of Bounds. 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As a result, the Zoo participates in cooperative conservation and breeding programs to help ensure the future survival of many endangered species.įor the safety of all tickets must be purchased prior to ensure a reservation. Providences Roger Williams Park Zoo & Carousel Village is one of Rhode Island’s most adored attractions. Roger Williams Park Zoo is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), American Humane certified, and is home to many endangered species. Featuring festive larger-than-life luminous displays and over 1.5 million illuminated lights, it’s the most wonderful way to ring in the holidays On show nights, the experience runs 5:00 9:30 pm. ![]() For something slightly out of the ordinary, visit our new Explore and Soar area offering an exhilarating zip ride and a train excursion through the woodlands. Join us on select nights Novem January 2, 2022, for a dazzling light display through the Zoo. Naturalistic surroundings are home to more than 160 species of animals including a Komodo dragon, as well as zebras, red pandas, African elephants, Masai giraffes, snow leopards, bears, anteaters, flamingoes, sloths, and more! Kids from two to 102 have the opportunity to feed giraffes, as well as an array of farmyard animals. Roger Williams Park Zoo 4. ![]() During this family-friendly event, which runs from November 25 to January 1, you can witness more than 3.5 million LED lights that turn the zoo into a winter wonderland. Located amid 40 acres of beautiful woodlands, the Roger Williams Park Zoo provides visitors the opportunity to see animals from all over the globe – some more than a million years old. 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