![]() “We both work remotely” - he’s a program officer focused on artificial intelligence at the effective-altruism organization Open Philanthropy - “we’re both introverts, we’re both minimalists, and we both like novelty.” ![]() “It suits our personalities and lifestyle,” she says. Galef holds her laptop camera up to the window, revealing a burbling creek outside. Right now, they are near Great Smoky Mountains National Park in a golf-course Airbnb. ![]() Since she and her fiancé left their San Francisco studio this past July, they’ve been doing the digital-nomad thing. When we speak over Zoom, Galef is in Franklin, North Carolina, her face evenly lit by the ring lamp she travels with. “I take these ideas I think are great and try to explain them to a wider audience,” she says. The Scout Mindset: Why Some People See Things Clearly and Others Don’t is a fitting debut for someone who has considered herself a “populizer” of the rationalist movement. Instead, she began working on her first book, which, after five years, will be published by Penguin on April 13. In 2016, Galef left CFAR, unsatisfied with what she had been able to accomplish there. It turned out to be much harder than I’d realized.” “My vision was we’d come up with hypotheses about techniques, keep the ones that work, and discard the ones that don’t. “Was it the classes or hanging out with like-minded people that makes the difference?” Conducting more tests would have been too expensive. “What was it about the workshop?” she says. They surveyed 40 participants, assessing their before-and-after answers to questions like “How together is your life?” and “How successful do you feel in your social life?” The study found that, one year after the workshop ended, participants showed decreased neuroticism and increased self-efficacy, but to Galef, the results weren’t sufficiently rigorous. Early on, they began conducting a controlled study to determine whether the workshops were demonstrably helpful. But for CFAR’s founders, it was the empirical confirmation of their work that mattered most. Over the next several years, as rationalism became not only the de facto brand of self-help in Silicon Valley but also an intellectual movement followed by pundits and executives alike, CFAR’s profile grew soon, the nonprofit was running workshops across the country and teaching classes at Facebook and the Thiel Fellowship. They did this through multiday workshops, where participants could learn to make better decisions using techniques like “goal factoring” (breaking a goal into smaller pieces) and “paired debugging” (in which two people help identify each other’s blind spots and distortions). Galef and her CFAR co-founders - mathematician Anna Salamon, research scientist Andrew Critch, and math and science educator Michael Smith - wanted to translate these principles to everyday life. ![]() It was the early days of the rationalist movement: a community formed on the internet whose adherents strove to strip their minds of cognitive biases and subject all spheres of life to the glare of scientific thought and probabilistic reasoning. ![]() In 2012, Julia Galef, the host of a podcast called Rationally Speaking, moved from New York to Berkeley to help found a nonprofit called the Center for Applied Rationality. ![]()
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![]() The broad strokes of the story and the setting, the dedication to showing the real world (with all it’s shades of grey) and showing the tactical operations done right. ![]() I do enjoy the artwork and the world building each issue includes. Okay, I can already see the comments being written and the tabs closing. With the baseline information aside, I should probably say the first controversial thing – I’m not actually the biggest fan of the graphic novels. ![]() And all the way through, the setting is presented in a way that is gripping and interesting to read – as I’ve said in the past, the thing that pushed me into making my own setting is seeing what Echelon has done with this series, in it’s graphic novels, video games and sourcebooks. The tone is similarly realistic – technological advantages may help Cold Harbor stack some bodies but a lot of the guys in red still go down during the numerous firefights. Each book is filled with incredibly striking and stylistic artwork of operators operating operationally – gear and tactics are intricately researched, helped by some of their close contacts and partnerships with companies like BCM, as well as Mr Chang having been a co-founder of Hayley Strategic, and all with this aggressive colour scheme, the visuals almost searing themselves into your eyes. Split over several arcs each set in a different hot-spot (Iraq, Syria, Yemen and the North African fictional state of Awbari), the stories are all action thrillers involving Cold Harbor, a US PMC that is hired by various government and private entities to provide training and direct action capabilities. More commonly abbreviated to BPRE, Black Powder Red Earth is a series of graphic novels and games from Jon Chang, with illustration work done by Josh Taylor and funded in part by an ongoing Patreon. The Background Image from BPRE websiteįor a bit of context, I should probably go into just what Black Powder Red Earth is. There was also a board game prototype that they had been working on and that has evolved into the subject of today’s Impression piece, Black Powder Red Earth 28mm.Īlso before we get started, slight disclosure – I am a backer of Black Powder Red Earth on patreon at the lowest level, enough to give me access to the piles of PDFs they have. Keen eyed readers may remember the Spectre models that were made to represent Ember team from the graphic novels and I am continued to be annoyed we didn’t get any further sets. So why not kick it off with something that has been eagerly awaited?įor a long time, there has been a lot of discussion about a tabletop game from Black Powder Red Earth. It’s been a long time since I’ve looked at rulesets, even longer since I’ve written my impressions on them. Publishers use these marks when books are returned to them.Oh boy. ![]()
![]() Powerlessness is frustration taken to the extreme, and we’ve all felt it. In a nutshell, we want what we can’t have (or what we’re told we shouldn’t have), and respond favorably to a solution or promise that we can now have it. It’s why we’re drawn to secrets and why Adam took the apple from Eve. The power of the forbidden is why banning books to prevent exposure to the ideas in them is a stupid strategy. The action you want people to take, however, is more along the lines of “living well is the best revenge,” not something ugly or destructive (unless you’re selling something ugly or destructive, but that’s your issue). Revenge is the desire that results from betrayal, and it’s so powerful because revenge connotes action. ![]() The word betrayal itself is a powerful emotional trigger word.Īs a theme, it powers Shakespeare’s most powerful works, and runs repeatedly through current headlines regarding the economy, Wall Street, Big Pharma, and on and on. Give us 30 minutes and we’ll transform how you sell online. If you have a real solution, identifying with the frustration first intensifies the immediate desire for that solution. After all, frustration stems from the inability to solve a problem. Tapping into the frustration your audience feels can be incredibly actionable. You don’t provoke anger for anger’s sake though you do it to create an identification with your solution that ends the anger and moves people to a more positive emotional state. Let’s face it - a lot of people are pissed off about a lot of things, and empathizing with that anger while simultaneously engaging it is very powerful. The desire to believe that things will be better in the future is a primary motivator for action. Likewise, if you don’t have hope, life is bleak indeed. And health as a metaphor also works for all sorts of other areas outside of the realm of mental and physical wellness, such as relationships and businesses. They say if you don’t have your health, you’ve got very little. My hope is to simply get you thinking about word choice and descriptive language, regardless of content format. And there are many more categories of reaction words to tap into. There are way more emotional words and phrases than the examples I list here. In other words, they let your reader, listener, or viewer know that you deeply understand what they’re going through right now - which is the first step to earning their trust. They utilize empathy to transcend bland or superficial descriptions. You’ll often spot them in the best sales headlines. ![]() Trigger words help you grab and keep attention because they strike a nerve with the person you want to reach with your copy. ![]() And with persuasive video, the power of relevant visuals to enhance your message should not be underestimated from a psychological standpoint. With audio copywriting, you’ve got the enthusiasm and emphasis that comes from your voice inflection and tone. But with multimedia content, you’ve got a lot more electricity to draw upon. Of course, these words work exceptionally well in written copy, too. And by lightning, I mean words that will work for you when relationship building to invoke and engage emotion. The goal of this post is to give you some examples of words that bring the lightning. And yet the words you use in your persuasive writing to demonstrate that value and present that offer will determine to what degree people take action. The value of your content and/or your offer is what ultimately matters. Mark Twain said the difference between the right word and the almost right word is “the difference between lightning and a lightning bug.” Twain had an incredible knack for nicely summing it all up, didn’t he? ![]() ![]() ![]() 2 debut on the Billboard 200 ( Dark Lane Demo Tapes). 1 single, three more in the top five, and a fourth in the top 10 (with DJ Khaled on “Greece”), and a No. ![]() Even with rappers like DaBaby and Lil Baby relishing lengthy stays atop the Hot 100 and Billboard 200, respectively, in 2020, Drake has already notched a No. Josh Glicksman: I don’t know that it was necessarily a point that needed re-establishing, but sure. They don’t call him the 6 God for nothing, I guess. Rania Aniftos: So many rappers have been breaking in and taking over the scene in the past year, but I still think Drake has put in the time and delivered enough hits to remain a constant on the hip-hop throne. ![]() Do you think he’s established himself as being still at the top of the game for the new decade, or do you think that’s up to the new album to help him prove? Between “Life Is Good,” “Toosie Slide,” Dark Lane Demo Tapes, his two DJ Khaled collabs and now this song - with new album Certified Lover Boy still to come - it’s been a pretty busy 2020 for Drake. No shame in getting beaten by a historic hit in its second week, but maybe a little sting just the same.Ģ. And given that Aubrey even snuck out a lyric video for this one before the final bell rung, it’s pretty clear that he was gunning for that No. The downside of being Drake, the gold standard for 2010s commercial success, is that anything but the top spot - especially for the lead single from a new project, with a shiny new celeb-cluttered video and everything - pretty much has to be seen as a disappointment. Wear a mask!Īndrew Unterberger: Crying now, though maybe just a single tear. That is, if clubs are ever allowed again. After all, these two songs will both be going off in the club for years to come, and one’s success does not come at the expense of the other - they can both shine. When you look at a song like “WAP,” it’s such a singular moment for two brilliantly creative rappers, both aesthetically and musically, that I think you just bow down and let them have their moment for as long as it lasts. I think that with all of Drake’s success it’s easy to forget how difficult it is to debut that high with a brand new song, and even if it didn’t conquer every single track in the country in its first seven days, it almost did. 2 debut.ĭan Rys: I’d probably go with laughing now. Fortunately, Drake has a mind-boggling amount of hits - now the most top 10 hits in the Hot 100’s history, as well as the most Hot 100 entries, period - so I can’t imagine getting too hung up on a No. 1 Hot 100 debut a few months after a Kenny Chesney album boxed Dark Lane Demo Tapes out of the top spot on the Billboard 200 chart. Jason Lipshutz: If I’m Drake, I’m laughing later: sure, it’s probably a teensy bit frustrating to have “WAP” block a second straight No. “Laugh Now, Cry Later” serves as a nice reminder to him that he’s still always just a moment’s notice away from becoming today’s must-listen material, which is all he really needed to do here, anyway. 1 debut, but I think that Drake has gotten to the point in his illustrious career where he can step aside and appreciate the gravity of the moment that Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion are currently enjoying. Of course there’s the initial disappointment of not landing the No. I’m also going to add laughing later, because I’m sure even Drake has had “WAP” stuck in his head all week. 1s, so a second place slot might come as a bit of a disappointment. Rania Aniftos: I’m going to say crying now, because at this point I think Drake is too used to No. If you’re Drake, what are you doing at this news: laughing now, laughing later, crying now, or crying later? 2 on the Hot 100 this week, but obviously fails to unseat Cardi B’s Megan Thee Stallion-featuring “WAP” phenomenon at No. “Laugh Now, Cry Later” debuts at a hearty No. Cardi B's 'WAP' Tops Billboard Hot 100 for Second Week Drake, Morgan Wallen & Gabby Barrett Hit…ġ. ![]() ![]() ![]() These additional days would not be possible without the State Reef Fish Survey (SRFS). “The years of collaborative work with stakeholders and partners has resulted in a significant increase in the number of fishing opportunities over the past few years, from just a few days to 51 red snapper fishing days in Gulf state and federal waters this year,” said FWC Executive Director Eric Sutton. “I hope Floridians and visitors can use this extra time to get out on the water and enjoy themselves.” “I’m excited to announce this additional Gulf red snapper fishing opportunity,” said Gov. However, state for-hire operations are limited to fishing for red snapper in Gulf state waters only. 1.ĭuring this season, private recreational anglers may harvest red snapper in Gulf state and federal waters. If you plan to fish for red snapper in state or federal waters from a private recreational vessel, even if you are exempt from fishing license requirements, you must sign up as a State Reef Fish Angler (annual renewal required) at .įind more on recreational snapper regulations here.September 30, 2020: The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) announces a fall red snapper season for private recreational anglers and state for-hire operations in the Gulf of Mexico to open on the following Saturdays and Sundays: Oct. This past year visitors spent more than $736 million in our community and that money goes directly back to the local economy.” The impact of fishing extends far beyond our docks. “And as you stand here today in Destin Harbor, you can see why. “For decades we have been proud to be known as the worlds luckiest fishing village,” said Jennifer Adams, Director, Okaloosa County Tourist Development. What you are doing right now is going to help us have access to these fisheries and ensure that they are here for our kids as well.” “We want to thank you Governor for not only helping to manage these fisheries but also, your clean water initiatives. “Up here in the Panhandle, the red snapper is one of our most important fisheries,” said Justin Leake, Owner, Panama City Inshore. “Our agency looks forward to providing multiple days of red snapper harvest opportunities in Gulf state and federal waters this season.” “Gulf red snapper season is a harvest opportunity that Florida residents eagerly anticipate each year,” said Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission Director Eric Sutton. ![]() “On behalf of FWC and our Commissioners, we would like to thank Governor DeSantis for his leadership on this issue,” said Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission Chairman Rodney Barreto. “We are proud to be able to provide fishing opportunities to the residents and visitors of the State, maintaining that Florida is the Fishing and Boating Capital of the World!”
![]() ![]() Please note that all items sold by Mars Performance are predominantly for the Australian and New Zealand market only, however, some items are compatible with other countries.įor countries outside of Australia/New Zealand, we do not take responsibility for any of the products we sell that may not function or fit properly, it is the buyer's responsibility to make a careful and calculated decision before purchasing. ![]() Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying from us. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Warranty will be void due to improper installation.Ĭustomers outside Australia(and non-Australian-spec models):Ĭustoms import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. The parts that we supply are intended for installation by qualified installers. Our liability at any and all times, and under all circumstances, will never exceed the original purchase cost of the item. If a replacement part is not available, a refund of the original purchase price will be issued. In some cases the faulty/defective part(s) may be required to be returned back to Mars Performance, if the part is repairable or required for assessment to analyse the problem with the part, in this case the buyer will be responsible for any costs associated with posting these part(s) back to Mars Performance. We will issue a replacement part(s) at no cost (Postage costs for posting out replacement parts will be the buyer's responsibility). ![]() The warranty covers the replacement of the part(s) only, and does not cover any associated costs in regards to labour or any other expenses incurred or associated with the purchase of the part(s). Parts are covered with a 12 month limited conditional warranty provided by the manufacturer and applies to all parts sold, unless otherwise stated at the time in the listing description. Missing/damaged parts/components must be reported within 7 calendar days* upon receipt of the order, we are not liable for any claim on missing/damaged parts/components beyond this 7 calendar day window regardless of any postage insurance purchased. Warranty doesn't cover physical damages, both structural and surface, our warranty is generally for car lighting products free bulbs and car body parts are not covered by warranty in any way. Item sold in a pair (left and right), bulbs may or may not be provided. When item is out of stock, please allow more time for restocking (normally in 6-8 weeks). We also have more models available, please contact us if you can't find your specific model. 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Using your factory supplied connector/harness will avoid cutting or modifying any wires. ![]() JDM Black LED Tail lights for Nissan 350Z Z33 FairLady 03-05 Series 1Ĭompatible with series 1 03-05 pre update model only, both coupe and convertible. ![]() ![]() ![]() Purge all and reopen.ĥ) Start detaching xrefs and see if the problems stop. Normally this will not solve slow regen or sticky cursor issues, just entity related issues and drawing open times.Ĥ) Open and audit the main drawing with problems. It shows them in columns.ģ) Clean the drawings of app ids and other things using my or others' cleaners. What it lets you do is add drawings, then "scan properties" to see various things like app id count. Anyway, this is the process I speak of:ġ) Get all files involved, as you requested from the OP so they need to provide that, and see if the problem replicates.Ģ) Get and use my PurgeIDs free tool posted on these DG's. Obviously troubleshooting is an art, and there are many great artists in this forum, but all have some organized approach and it will vary some depending on the issues. I have done this for years, it is something I have spend hundreds of hours on since release R14. Graphics Card: NVIDIA Quadro M2000 (most up-to wanted to mention, since you help a lot of people troubleshoot, I would recommend a more structured approach. Have just had my C: drive changed in my PC and have gone from Windows 7 to Windows 10 so everything is fresh but am still having the same problem which is why I'm edged towards it being a hardware issue if anything? ![]() However, it isn't just the block it hangs on, it also happens when trying to dimension between lines, objects etc, doesn't have any effect if I use the button on the ribbon or type the command on the command line, it's always the same outcome with the program hanging. Changing the block is out the question as it is a company wide standard, is there anything I can do to stop AutoCAD from freezing and hanging? It happens in most drawings, doesn't matter if I am in 2018 or 2016 and happens near enough every time I try to move, pan or zoom with a selection made after so much has been added to a drawing.ĭrawings are usually between 2-4Mb so isn't much data within the drawing in a sense, but with regards to the block I mentioned, this data in the block is repeated hundreds/thousands of times dependant on the drawing in question. The block in particular there can be hundreds if thousands on one drawing as it is one we use constantly. We are using blocks with attributes on with different visibility's and the hang happens worse on these blocks. Whenever panning, zooming or trying to move an object in AutoCAD, it tends to hang, freezing for several seconds before it starts to cooperate again. You can still join DraftSight Community.First off, this happens with whatever version of AutoCAD I use, I have 20 and the same thing happens in both, so my initial guess is AutoCAD is hammering my video card. If you are using DraftSight Enterprise or Enterprise Plus versions bought from PLM Group, please contact PLM Group technical support to get help for these issues. PLM Group offers support for PLM Group customers only but can offer invoiced consultancy for other users in special situations. If you are using DraftSight Professional or Premium version bought from web shop, please join DraftSight Community to get help for these issues. If these steps mentioned above does not resolve your DraftSight performance issues, please read this: Note: In case of Enterprise and Enterprise Plus version and when upgrading to new major version, license server needs to be upgraded as well. If you are not using the latest DraftSight version, download the latest version of DraftSight and install it to see if the issue disappears. ![]() Try to see if resetting DraftSight user settings resolves the issue. If you are using laptop, SEE THIS ARTICLE to check if DraftSight uses wrong graphics card.Ĥ. ![]() Change the graphics card driver if it is not currently the recommended one. If the issue persists, it is not related to multi-monitor setup or using docking station. It requires further investigation to locate the root cause, but usually the issue is more or less related to graphics card. If the issues seem to disappear, then issue is likely related to multi-monitor setup or docking station. Please try to work for a while with this one-monitor setup and observe if the same issues still appear. The first thing to do is to test if the issue appears also when there is only one monitor in use and when using laptop, it is not connected to docking station. Unplug all additional display monitors and docking station if there are any. Please follow these steps to troubleshoot DraftSight performance issues, such as DraftSight software crashing or not responding or graphics working incorrectly (drawn lines not displaying etc.).ġ. ![]() ![]() Ive always found the original Battlefront to be sluggish. ![]() Started as a successor to Eisenfausts Realism Mod, this mod is set out to be the absolute pinnacle form of what Star Wars Battlefront could have been, and should be. I’m thinking about getting a switch, but the issue is there’s just not enough Star Wars out there on it yet. Star Wars Battlefront mod Released Jan 2021. That I could see definitely looking into. Rereleasing classic titles could serve as a nostalgia trip for long-time gamers and introduce a younger audience to first-class intergalactic adventures. But it definitely would be nice to have a switch port. While Star Wars games have a spotty record, these five gems could shine on the Switch. Related: Top 10 Star Wars Games On Nintendo Consoles, Ranked Star Wars Battlefront, an intense open-ended multiplayer action game set in the Star Wars universe, puts fans and gamers in the heat of the action as they. The last notable release was Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy in 2020, and LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga will launch on the Switch sometime in 2021. However, there's an expansive catalog of Star Wars classics begging to be ported. With all of these third-party titles being added to the Switch eShop, a shockingly low number of Star Wars games are available on the hybrid console. ![]() ![]() There has been a slew of heavy-hitting Switch ports recently, including graphically demanding games like The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and Crysis Remastered. ![]() ![]() If you are using it in an area that receives lower-strength signals, you may (although highly unlikely) experience problem with some channels. Note: Whilst the ground loop isolator will not degrade the quality of pictures on your TV, there may be a reduction of the signal strength. You will need an additional aerial cable fitted with male coax plugs to connect to the isolator and your device. The Ground Loop Isolator is fitted with female coax sockets. The way to solve the problem is to break the earth connection in the aerial lead with our ground loop isolator simply plug it in between the aerial socket and your equipment and it'll eradicate the hum (and improve your enjoyment of the sound). The reason is because your system is grounded in two ways through your interconnect leads and through your aerial lead. It'll be there even when you're listening to your CD player through your system. It's much more common now to connect equipment that has a TV tuner in it (your DVD recorder or Sky set-top box, for example) to a Hi-Fi amplifier or Home Cinema amp and it's this connection that's the cause of the hum. Also, if you have a 96/24 sound card with 4, 8 or more channels, it will also require USB High speed mode.If you've ever noticed a hum coming through the speakers in a system that includes a TV tuner - or any piece of equipment that connects to an aerial - it could be because there's a ground loop. If your DAC supports sample rates above 96kHz/24bit, then it will require USB High Speed (USB Audio class 2) and will not work with the isolator.If your sound card has mic preamps or other features that draw a lot of power, then it probably will not work if it gets all it’s power from USB. Some devices will require more than 200mA and will not work with the USB isolator. USB ports can supply up to 500mA of power, while the USB isolator will output max 200mA.Some further explanation (also see our USB isolator guide) Your device does probably either require too much power, or needs USB High speed mode (480Mbps). However, it doesn’t work with all USB devices. The USB isolator is “transparent” for the computer, so there are no drivers to install. ![]() It doesn’t work, do I need to install a driver? We have return addresses in USA, UK, Germany and China. We will ask you to pay shipping cost for sending the item back. Yes, we offer a 1 year warranty on all our products. New High-Speed isolator available here: Hifime High-Speed USB Isolator (supports samples rates above 96/24) This might be if they have a headphone amplifier, or a MCU that draws more power. It works with dac’s that support up to 96kHz/24bit, it does not work with 192/24 sample rates.Īlso, some dac’s require more than 200mA power. We do accept returns when it doesn’t work or remove the noise from your device. However the noise you’re experiencing might be caused in another way and might not be removed by the isolator. Will the USB Isolator get rid of my noise?īuzz noises are often ground loop problems, and this is exactly what the USB isolator will remove. ![]()
![]() ![]() The appearance of this type of ki is usually a white aura around the user. Some techniques need Good ki to work, as the Spirit Bomb. It is also called Genki (the same as the component listed before). Regular ki or Good ki: A type of ki that is used by anyone that holds no evil intentions.He implies yūki is literally the emotion of courage and the energy rush that comes from that, which would mean ki is as much an emotional concept as it is a physical energy to use in battle. When using Super Saiyan Goku (Naruto Sage Mode Costume) in Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Z, he refers to it as Chakra instead of ki or energy.Īccording to Akira Toriyama, ki includes at least three parts: It is called W in Dragon Ball 3: Gokuden. In the English version of the manga, it is referred to as " chi", which is modeled after the Chinese pinyin reading of the term, " qi" (which is pronounced as "chi" like so). However, it is referred to by name in video games, even in the English versions. In the English version of the anime, the term ki is rarely used, usually referred to as "Spirit Energy" or "Energy" instead. Maintaining proper balance between the body and spirit is important in utilizing energy, and the more properly balanced they are, the more energy you can project. Energy can be lost when the user sustains injuries, as exclaimed by Gohan when he loses over half of his maximum energy supply when hit by Cell's Time to Die. Normally, the more the ki is increased, the harder it is to control, so ki control is also important. When fighters gather ki, they are able to gain enhanced strength, speed, endurance, and can increase the power of their attacks to inflict greater damage to opponents. Usually, the more concentrated the masses are, the more time the user requires to draw it out by powering up. Because there are physical limits to the strength of the body itself, it is necessary to increase one's ki to overcome this barrier and become stronger. Ki can be used for many different techniques. By drawing it out, an individual is able to manipulate it and use it outside the body. Ki is also known as "latent energy" or "fighting power," which directly translates as "life force." This force is a tangible energy inside every living being, with its major focus being in the center of the body. Frieza charges a small ki sphere on his finger ![]() |