![]() Here the Code of Conduct and Social Accountability for the Tanning Industry ( UNIC Social Accountability) stands out. Then there is the SOCIAL AND ETHICALS referring to the protection of workers’ rights, health, and safety at work, involvement in social initiatives, industrial relations. This certification is applicable to every type of finished leather and for every destination of use, whose production is intended to be evaluated starting from raw leather from the beginning of the tanning production process to the finished leather, ready to be shipped for use in the manufacturing industry. ![]() This standard specifies the minimum product requirements and the minimum environmental requirements of the production process that must be met by leather in order to be called environmentally friendly. Many people think that Eco-Leather is the faux one, but this is not the case and the UNI 11427 standard says it clearly. ![]() This Regulation involves a process of collecting environmental data and communicating them to the outside world through the development of an Environmental Statement, validated by an accredited environmental verifier. (EC) 1221/2009Ī register for public and private organizations wishing to commit themselves to evaluate and improving their environmental performance. ISO 14001 is therefore not a product certification (like eco-labels), but a process certification.Įntry into the EMAS III Regulation: environmental declaration Reg. It does not certify a particular environmental performance, nor does it demonstrate a particularly low environmental impact, but rather it demonstrates that the certified organization has an adequate management system to keep the environmental impacts of its activities under control, and systematically seeks improvement in a consistent, effective and above all sustainable way. The best known is the certification that attests to the UNI EN ISO 14001:2015 standard that refers to Environmental Management Systems. Start with the ENVIRONMENTAL ones concerning air emissions, wastewater, sludge, waste, and resource consumption (electricity…). ![]() It’s true that here begins a sort of list, but believe me that I have given my best to be as complete as possible and at the same time as concise as possible.Īs I said before, the law is the first “certification”, and I will talk about it in one of the next articles, otherwise, this risks becoming the divine comedy. LET’S SEE WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON RULES THAT ARE CERTIFIED However, it is not enough to have the LWG to say that we are sustainable. I would like to add, however, that a tannery cannot be defined sustainable, or with a sustainable mentality, if it does not have some of the certifications I am about to tell you about.Īs I said before, there are many elements to consider, for example, the laws to which the supplier is subject that, by defining minimum standards, make some certifications not indispensable, however, the latter certainly give an extra guarantee.Īt the same time, the Leather Working Group audit, which I will discuss below, is also gaining more and more ground in recent years and sets unique standards worldwide. It’s important to know which ones exist, the most common ones, and how they should be read. They are useful when you have no way to do an inspection, an audit yourself because you don’t have the time or the skills to do it. It is a scientific tool that helps the buyer to better understand the tannery in front of him. There are those who set the standard (UNI, ISO, CEN …) and there are those who certify, the third party, (ICEC, TUV …) next to these there is Leather Working Group (LWG). The direction that many tanneries are taking is more or less the same and in other words, an alignment is forming, and certifications are an example.Ĭertification means the act by which an independent third party declares with reasonable confidence that a particular product, process or service complies with specified requirements. ![]() It is true, the borders have not yet been drawn, but we can say that they are creating, almost automatically, a sort of increasingly shared guidelines that we could almost define unwritten rules. To assess the sustainability of leather we need to look at more things and not only at the product itself, but also at the supplier, its attitude towards the environment, the laws to which it is subject, and the certifications. It is known that it has a lower environmental impact but it is not written in some law, or somewhere, how much lower the environmental impact is or how it is reduced, and in this legal vacuum, many people give their interpretation. As I explained in a previous article, sustainable leather has no defined characteristics. ![]()
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![]() ![]() I found turning it every minute to be fun. It sounds labor intensive with a turn every minute. And I agreed! This recipe is simple, easy to follow, few ingredients and absolutely delicious!!! Well the first bite and first words were an exuberant WOW! This is the best. I wasn’t sure I wanted to do this until I googled ( best way to cook 2 & 1/2 “ pork chops and found This is the first time I’ve ever cooked 2 1/2”pork chops that my husband was requesting, for he has them when we eat out. Tonight I used thyme and rosemary instead of sage. Made it today for the first time and could not believe how wonderful the chops were. Yum! (Served with caramelized onions and a spicy apple compote.)Īn excellent recipe! First time the chops came out juicy and tender in a long time! Will definitely use this recipe from now on! Thank you!!! I deglazed the pan with a tiny bit of white wine and poured over the chops because I can never not deglaze. The sage garlic oil bath at the end is the chef's kiss. ![]() Looked just like the picture and chops were juicy & flavorful. cooking tongs – I use these all the time for cooking in a skillet.Have tried this recipe twice.large skillet with lid – I have two of these since I love this model so much.Ergo Chef chef’s knife – I’ve had my set for several years and they work well.plastic cutting boards – I have blue boards for veggies and white boards for meat.Here are the tools that I like to use in this recipe. Over time, I’ve honed my collection so that they are perfect for my needs. However, having some good basic kitchen tools can really make your time in the kitchen more enjoyable. You get to control the quality of ingredients, too. It’s much cheaper to make your own sauces. Buy pork chops at a great price and put a few packages in the freezer so that you can make this whenever you want! Stock up on ingredients when they are on sale.Make this the week pork chops are on special or … Don’t decide to make this when pork chops are $5/pound (when you have none in the freezer). Here are some of the strategies I use to make this recipe more economical: Just be sure to use a naturally sweetened BBQ sauce, like this Naturally Sweetened Apricot BBQ Sauce. It’s also delicious served paleo style with spaghetti squash. A side of potato salad would not go amiss. You can serve the finished chops on rice or mashed potatoes or even buttered noodles. I usually use barbecue sauce with pineapple juice. I love how those flavors compliment each other. I wouldn’t recommend pineapple juice with marinara sauce. Just make sure you coordinate the type of liquid you use to match the sauce. I have always used barbecue sauce, but I imagine that salsa, marinara sauce, or your other favorite basting sauce would be equally good. It is super easy, and you can adapt it in a multitude of ways, depending on what kind of sauce you use. One of the recipes I discovered back in the days was this recipe for easy skillet pork chops. Cooking has always been a passion of mine. I started cooking at about age ten, and doing the meal planning and grocery shopping at about age sixteen. As soon as I could read, I started reading my mom’s cookbooks. ![]() ![]() ![]() Some games have display names that are separate to your actual username, and although the username may only allow normal keyboard letters, the display name often allows more special/strange characters. I've called this converter "fortnite fonts", but really it's not just for Fortnite - it can be used for lots of different purposes - even just commenting on youtube videos or whatever. So this page just lets you convert normal characters into carious symbol "fonts" that you can use to create a unique Fortnite (or Epic games) username. Most people just use characters that they've got on their keyboard to make their usernames/nicknames for games like Fortnite, but you can often use all the other characters too! So why don't I just list out all the possible symbols/letters/characters on this web page so you can pick and choose the ones you like? Because there are over 100,000 of them! And you computer would probably crash if it tried to load them all at once. ![]() You can use good Gamertags for long-term branding if you plan to monetize your gaming. NOT TAKEN OG GAMERTAGS 30 Sweaty things to add to your fortnite name. ![]() In this way, you’ll create catchy and good Gamertags. Yes, youre right Choosing a cool gamertag nickname is not easy. There are symbols from a tonne of different languages, and from a tonne of different "industries". Key Takeaways: Make your Gamertags personal and fun. Use our updated nickname generator for that, or choose any ready-made nickname from the collection on this. 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The 5 Pledges Every Successful Entrepreneur Makes 1) "I boost myself up" Want to know how successful entrepreneurs level up and continue to excel? Here are five things they do to give their personal and professional life a boost. So, go ahead and take a sec to bust out your favorite feel-good tune and dance moves to celebrate, because you're off to a great start! You can do this by elevating your skills, mindset, knowledge, or by doing all three. Why? Because every successful entrepreneur knows that to stay on top you’ve got to show UP and find ways to level UP. Hey you! Before we get this post really going - we’ve got to start out by saying - since you’re here, reading this, you've ALREADY got the makings of a successful entrepreneur. ![]() ![]() ![]() Digital TV TunerĪ digital TV tuner decodes digital signals and is able to receive HD quality images. Now, let’s count some easily available TV tuner types: Analog TV tunersĪnalog TV cards output raw video stream and it is suitable for real-time viewing but if you want to record the video content, this type of TV tuner card requires some sort of video compression if it is to be recorded. ![]() Some provide access to both analogue and digital signals while others only offer one or the other some have built-in decoders while others require an external decoder box some offer higher quality sound than others most come with software that helps organize recordings, schedule recordings, etc., but there are some exceptions where this is not included at all, so make sure that whatever card you buy has everything necessary for its use before purchasing it! There are different kinds of TV tuner cards available in the market today, each with its own unique features and benefits. Some tuners also require a certain amount of memory to work properly. Some tuners are specifically designed for Macs or PCs whereas many others require additional software in order to view images. Digital television receivers are required to display HDTV content on your screen they can also be used to record live TV shows or watch them later from a hard drive or disc.Īlso, if you’re buying a TV tuner for PC, be careful as not all tuner cards work with all computer systems. This allows for better reception over longer distances and in noisy environments. These digital radio signals are the same as FM radio signals, but they’re broadcast at a higher frequency. This can be done through the use of an external antenna, or an internal one built into the slot where you insert your card. ![]() The tuner card can be used in place of a television set, or it can be used with a compatible antenna to pull in over-the-air (OTA) broadcasts. Some television cards are also capable of receiving digital radio signals. The TV tuner cards are either available as PCI-bus expansion cards or USB devices that you plug into any USB port on your system. However, the user needs to connect a coaxial cable to the computer which then allows the computer to display basic cable stations and even digital cable stations on the monitor. It allows users to watch television on their computers without the need for an actual TV set. A TV tuner card is a type of computer hardware which allows the computer to receive and display television signals. ![]() ![]() ![]() When she got to Heaven Maria was asked where her children were and because she didn’t know, she wasn’t allowed to enter. La Llorona means “The Weeping Woman” and tells the story of a woman named Maria who drowned her children in order to be with her true love, but he rejected her and she killed herself. La Llorona is a folktale which originated in Mexico but spread to many other Hispanic countries. Sugar skulls are common on Dia de los Muertos and so are chocolate coffins and skulls. People do this because they hope for visits by the souls of these friends and relatives. Alters are built and the favorite foods, drinks, photographs and other items of dead relatives and friends are displayed. This holiday is celebrated on November 2. In Spain parents give their children little figures carved out of chocolate on Easter Sunday.Īnother well known Hispanic celebration is Dia de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead. During this week there can daily processions or walks, sometimes with participants carrying wooden crosses, and often a full Passion Play which re-enacts the suffering Jesus went through before his death. Many countries also celebrate with fireworks and sparklers, as well as Christmas trees and presents.Įaster celebrates Jesus’ resurrection from the dead and ends Holy Week or Semana Santa. The poinsettia flower is typically associated with Christmas in Hispanic communities. Christmas Eve is called “ nochebuena” (“good night”) and ends with a Misa de Galla, or Midnight Mass. Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus and is spent with family. Most people in Hispanic countries are Catholic so the biggest holidays are religious. Hispanics often “dress to impress” and like to wear clean, well made clothing. Ruffles, on skirts, sleeves, even socks, are a common in women’s clothing. Hispanic clothing is still considered colorful and decorative. ![]() Men prefer trousers and shorts, while women may wear these as well as skirts and dresses. Modern Hispanic clothing is like clothing worn all over the West. Sometimes wealthy people even used gold and silver thread in their clothes. Wealthy people were able to make their clothes from silks and satins, and some men wore capes on their shoulders and sashes like belts. It was almost always made of woven fabrics, sometimes with patterns woven right into it. Traditional Hispanic clothing is brightly colored. Flan, a kind of Spanish custard made with caramel and vanilla, is a popular Hispanic dessert. Tamales, a meal made from masa (a corn-based dough) stuffed with meats, cheeses, vegetables and chili peppers, is cooked in leaves. Of course there are also foods that must be cooked! Stuffed poblanos are a kind of chili pepper stuffed with black beans and cheese. Cebollita is a dish of pickled onions from Nicaragua served on the side of meals. ![]() Usually gazpacho is eaten in warm weather to help everyone cool down. Gazpacho is a soup originally from Spain and is made from raw tomatoes and other vegetables. In ceviche fish is covered in lemon or lime juice and the acid in the juice makes it ready to eat. Some of these don’t even require cooking. This includes Spain, Mexico, Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela, Cuba, the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico.Įach Hispanic country has famous local dishes but there are a few that are recognized around the world. ![]() Today’s Hispanic cultures are those which were once ruled by the Spanish Empire. Hispania was the old name for the area of Spain, Portugal, Andorra and a little bit of France. ![]() ![]() ![]() Also available in RPM Fusion as chromium-browser-privacy (outdated). 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![]() ![]() The mouth of the manta ray looks like a big cavernous cave, which can be intimidating: It’s large and you might think it could swallow you up! In Hawaiian waters, it would be a tiger shark. Incidentally, the manta rays have very few natural predators, but the two they do have are some of the ocean’s most dangerous: large sharks and killer whales. If threatened, they simply swim away fast. What mantas do have is a rather small “tooth band” - hardly a reason to fear them, as manta rays are known to be “gentle giants.”įor protection against predators, mantas depend on their huge size and fast agile swimming rather than their tooth band inside their mouth. Click here for a full comparison between stingrays and manta rays! Unlike their relatives the stingrays, manta rays don’t have a stinger, barb or teeth. Why do Manta Rays Twirl when they’re Eating? They need this flexibility to defend themselves, but also to feed they developed a series of swimming patterns they adapt when filter-feeding. ![]() They use the dorsal fin to maneuver their bodies, as they’re incredibly acrobatic in their movements. ![]() The manta’s mouth is in the front part of their body, and we’ll get into more detail regarding their mouths in the next section.įrom the ocean’s surface, if you see a dorsal fin sticking out and think it’s a shark, it could very well be a manta ray as they often swim in shallow water. We go out to swim with manta rays (almost) every day, and so far we’ve identified two tailless mantas that didn’t appear to have any problems without it. ![]() Viewing from the topside of a manta ray, you’ll find pectoral fins, cephalic horns, eyes, and a tail.Įven though manta rays have tails, they can actually exist without one. Reef mantas measure a bit smaller, growing about 14 feet across (about 5 meters). That makes them the largest of the more than 500 species of rays and skates. Giant oceanic mantas can measure up to 22 feet (7 meters) from wingtip to wingtip and weigh up to 3,000 pounds (1,400 kilos). Manta rays are clearly recognized by their enormous size. There are two types of manta rays: the migratory giant manta ray (also called oceanic or pelagic manta) and the reef manta ray, which lives in shallow coastal areas. Their brain size is estimated to be as big as an adult fist, and they are fairly more advanced at problem-solving and communicating than your average fish. That’s why they’re called “cartilaginous fish.”Īmong fish, mantas have the largest brain-to-body ratio. They’re all part of a subclass called “elasmobranchs” and have skeletons made of cartilage instead of bone. Manta rays share many characteristics with their ocean relatives like skates, other rays and sharks. We’ve got a video for you to watch about manta ray anatomy, or you can scroll down to read the details! In this article, we’ll dive into the body parts of manta rays, you’ll discover more about rays with and without stingers, teeth and everything else you always wanted to know about the anatomy of a manta ray. The word “manta” means “blanket” or “cloak” in Spanish, and it’s quite accurately descriptive of these large, flat, diamond-shaped cold-blooded fish with eyes on the sides of their heads. ![]() ![]() However you approach decisive moment street photography, don’t lose interest in your environment and in humankind. Ask yourself: What makes this composition compelling? How did the photographer balance objects throughout the frame? Did they use the rule of thirds? Leading lines? The golden ratio? Over time, you’ll start to internalize these different compositional guidelines, and you’ll get better and better at applying them when you’re out shooting. Pro tip: Find some street photographers you like and study their images. If you can combine an interesting foreground subject with an interesting background scene, your images will turn out so much better. And if you want to really take your compositions to the next level, try incorporating layers into your images. I’d also suggest using leading lines a line or two that points toward your subject will guide the viewer’s eye in the right direction. It’ll help you position your main subjects in a way that appears both balanced and dynamic. If you’re relatively unfamiliar with composition, then I’d encourage you to start with the rule of thirds. But when it comes to aesthetics, there are certain arrangements that look more pleasant than others. I know that street photography is often seen as a genre of freedom. In my experience, a huge number of images are ruined because the composition is slightly off – images that would’ve otherwise turned out amazing. And as long as you shoot in a bigger city, even that won’t happen very often. In reality, you may occasionally have someone ask you to delete a picture. Don’t go around flashing people in dangerous areas, and you’ll do just fine. ![]() There’s no need to be afraid of strangers! Thanks to my years of experience, I can assure you that nothing truly bad will happen to you – as long as you use common sense. In other words, if you want to be a great decisive moment photographer, you must get over your anxiety. (And if you’re deeply afraid, you may struggle to see interesting moments in the first place. Once you spot the perfect scene, you’ll need to translate it into a photograph – but if you’re afraid to get close or to raise the camera to your eye, you’ll find your creative freedom restricted. The minimalism may help you get in the zone. If this becomes an issue, try using a film camera. ![]() You don’t need to look at every image you take, and you don’t need to spend long seconds agonizing over each setting (see the previous tip!). It’s a tool that helps you capture your vision, nothing more. Remember: The more focused you are, the better you’ll do!Īlso, don’t get too distracted by your street photography camera. If you have the option, turn off your phone before you shoot and leave your gadgets and gizmos (such as your smartwatch) at home. Then, when you walk out the door, you’ll be ready to capture beautiful moments as they appear.īy the way, there are a lot of distractions in the modern world. Take a deep breath, and wipe away any distracting thoughts. I’d encourage you to pause before you step out onto the streets. To absorb the chaotic environment and notice decisive moments, you need to concentrate. Just walking in a good location while thinking about work or home life won’t land you the money shots. You’ve got to cast out your attention and keep your head on the swivel, looking around for opportunities. But to do this with consistency, you need to have the right mindset. The best way to capture decisive moments is to spot interesting scenes as they’re occurring (predicting them in advance is even better!). That way, when you see a decisive moment occurring, you can instantly lift your camera to your eye and hit that shutter button! Know the best methods for acquiring focus (I’d encourage you to try zone focusing), know how to change your shutter speed, aperture, and ISO without looking, and know how to adjust your camera’s burst mode speeds. Make sure you’re aware of all necessary camera settings and how to adjust them on the fly. So spend some time learning the ins and outs of your equipment. ![]() If you’re not intimately familiar with your gear, then you’ll fail – no matter your decisive-moment instincts. Yes, you must be able to spot potential scenes of interest as they occur, but you must also raise your camera, dial in the right settings, and press the shutter button. Street photography is a two-step process. If you don’t catch it in time, you’ll lose it for eternity. A decisive moment can last for five, three, or just one second and then be gone forever. There is no second chance to catch candid scenes. While slow, deliberate photography is often relaxing, the street is not a place where you can slack off and take all the time in the world to grab a shot. ![]() |
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