#AV Steel & Power

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1930 Ford Highboy Coupe

There’s always lots of detail work with any build and this ’30 Ford highboy coupe is no exception. Look closely and you will find Craftworks Fabrication handmade steel motor mounts. The license plate and valve covers were painted by Jeremy Seanor of Luckystrike Designs. He also painted all the accompanying engine and tranny parts. The powdercoat was handled by Pittsburgh Powder Coat while the chrome plating was conducted by Jon Wright’s Custom Chrome Plating.

The chassis is comprised of a Roadster Shop custom frame that was stepped, stretched, and features contoured ’32 Ford-style framerails. It was also then boxed, capped, and has hole punch flared front framehorns. From here the frame is outfitted with a Super Bell 4-inch drop, drilled and plated I-beam axle, low-profile monoleaf spring with Ridetech tubular shocks paired to custom-made drilled billet radius rods from Johnson’s Hot Rod Shop. Steering falls to the Flaming River box and a LimeWorks Hot Rod column topped with a four-spoke Billet Specialties Sprint Car–style leather-wrapped wheel. In back there’s a Currie 9-inch rearend outfitted with 3.70 gears, 31-spline axles, QA1 coilovers, a Pete & Jakes Panhard bar, and a parallel four-link setup. Braking is a combination of disc/drum front to rear. The forward braking dark gray–painted Wilwood Dynalite calipers are neatly hidden behind the Pete & Jakes finned backing plates. While in back the 9-inch is outfitted with 11-inch brakes, this time hidden beneath the SO-CAL Speed Shop finned drums all the while the chassis rides on a full set of 16-inch Dayton wire wheels wrapped with Coker/Excelsior rubber measuring 5.50R16 in front and 7.00R18 in the back.

All hot rods have something fun settled between the ’rails and beneath the hood (well if they have a hood). In the case of our ’30 Ford highboy coupe it sure appears to be a vintage Ford Y-block but after more than a cursory look we begin to see the telltale signs that there’s something more. Indeed, while it may look like a Ford it truly is a 376-inch LSX iron block, with aluminum heads and ARP studs, plus adapter-equipped small-block Ford (Windsor) valve covers all from Don Hardy Race Cars and then assembled by Talik and Marc Mullin. The intake is an Edelbrock LS dual quad with a pair of Thunder AVS EnduraShine carbs dressed in OTB air cleaners. Delivering the gas from the Tanks stainless reservoir is an Earl’s Performance billet fuel pump. More engine accessories include an MSD 6AL box to go along with the MSD billet Ford small-block distributor that functions through a timing cover adapter from Chevrolet Performance all the while using an MSD coil and Lokar vintage plug wires. Powermaster also supplied the alternator and starter, the battery is an XS Power AGM, and a Wegner Motorsports water pump is used as well as a Wegner front accessory drive unit. This 500-plus hp V-8 utilizes custom headers made at Craftworks Fabrication based on Ultimate Headers LS header flanges. The pseudo-Ford small-block is backed up to a TCI StreetFighter 700-R4 with a 2,800-stall speed converter operated by a Lokar shifter. The trans cooler comes by way of Derale Performance and moves the power through a 3-inch-diameter custom-made driveshaft.

[zairas-realm-gateway]

I've been playing a lot of Evil Dead the Game lately. I took a break for a few months but now the obsession's back. But, while I'm busy running my ass across the map trying to fix Knowby's mistake, I think a lot about the characters in the context of the game universe. (my sister and I love to RP the game universe so I'm always getting into the characters' heads)

I was playing AvED Ash, which got me thinking about Pablo, Kelly, and Amanda getting to meet the previous versions of Ash. Getting to see how he's been damaged and changed by it all.

I think about the three of them knowing just the goofy, lazy, party animal Ash from their time. How they meet Baby Ash (The Evil Dead Ash) and he's just a massive sweetheart. He's playful and optimistic if a little skittish and passive. Softspoken and almost shy. He's nice to talk to if a little dumb and a pushover whenever Scotty's around. Always helpful and protective of his baby sister. This makes the Ghostbeaters wonder how the fuck that turned into the Ash they know and love.

Next, they get to meet Hunter Ash (Evil Dead 2 Ash). He's nice but a little off, almost manic. Something's not quite right. He's gung ho and polite, even playful. But his smile is sad and doesn't reach his eyes. He talks about the power of light and love, how it'll keep them safe. But the more they talk to him, the less alright he seems. Little things here and there slip out that make The Ghostbeaters realize this Ash might be a little suicidal. White-knuckling life out of pure spite. And even though they know he lives long enough to grow old, they're still all worried about him. They try to talk to him, try to remind him that he has new friends and some of his old friends have returned. He smiles and laughs and offers them a Shemp's but the laughter is a little dead already. Hunter Ash still has his right hand.

And then, things take a hard downward turn as they meet AoD Ash for the very first time.

Suddenly, the Ghostbeaters can't see a single scrap of the Ash they love in this one. This man is angry. Jaded and bitter. The steel gauntlet when his right hand used to be is a painful reminder of the trauma Ash has truly gone through. His eyes are dead besides the anger that fuels his every waking breath. He's not just angry but cruel. His remarks cut to the bone. He snaps at people and jeers at them. Tells them to stop fucking up, that they have a job to do. He snarls at Baby Ash for being weak and cowardly. Scolds Hunter Ash for being fake and useless. And sneers in disgust at AvED Ash for being a pathetic waste. He scares Pablo and Kelly. They can't handle being near him. Even Amanda feels uneasy around him. This is not the man she loves, it can't be.

AoD Ash doesn't really talk to many people, always standing away from the group. Spending most of his time with Annie Knowby or Henry the Red. The Ghostbeaters don't know them that well but both seem too nice to be so close to that Ash. And yet, Pablo points out how AoD Ash talks to Annie and Henry reminds him of how their Ash talks to them. He's proud and jokes around, not open but as close as they'll ever see. But as soon as those two leave AoD Ash's side, the sneer of contempt returns to his face. And under it, he just looks tired. That only the bile of his hatred for Deadite kind is keeping him charging forward.

Suddenly, Pablo, Kelly, and Amanda understand why Ash is El Jefe. They understand how he has truly endured torture and torment on levels they can only begin to understand.

And as Pablo and Kelly look around at all the faces of their new team (pre Mia and David), they realize they are the only two Ash hasn't lost before. They suddenly realize why their Ash destroyed his life with drugs, alcohol, and an empty nomadic life before meeting them.

It's because Ash has truly been alone for 30 long years and all he had left was to run.

[sirfrogsworth]

Amazon-Style Product Photography Tips

I got this message from a lovely follower.

Now, a fairly large part of my new steady job is product photography. Not glamour shots, more documentation. The company I work for makes, among other things, licensed drinkware (think water bottles, mugs, tumblers, etc.). Part of my team's duties is to photograph a mockup or finished product both for our records and to submit to the license holder.

The routine typically goes: put item facing forward in lightbox. Click. Rotate to the left. Click, etc. for the back and right. Then a closeup of the copyright info.

Here, finally, is my question: one of the license holders decreed that all of our photographs must be taken at f/8 and shutter time (?) of 1/25s. This strikes me as… not always optimal, considering the range of colors of objects as well as different materials: polypropylene both transparent and opaque, stainless steel, and lacquered cardboard for packaging. I would love to hear your thoughts on how I might better (while being consistent!) adjust camera settings to account for these kinds of factors

As an added bonus, we let the camera decide white balance/color correction. But I don't think I'm knowledgeable enough to try and correct myself, considering none of the monitors/printers I use are color-correct in the first place. I just know there have been many times where I've submitted photos only for the license holders to be like, "Hmmmm, that green doesn't seem like the right kind of green…RESUBMIT!"

First, I'm going to answer this specific question, but at the end I'm going to recommend a full setup for taking these type of rapid fire product shots.

My answer:

f/8 makes sense. Outside of macro photography, this allows a deep depth of field assuring the photo is sharp and in focus for the entire depth of the product. It is usually the sharpest part of the lens and it is not so small of an aperture that you risk diffraction effects softening your image. They probably were told this by a photographer and thought it applied to all of the camera settings.

The shutter speed is problematic. By forcing it to a fixed setting, your camera is going to choose whichever ISO gives a good exposure. And if you don't have enough light, it will choose a high ISO that will possibly add a great deal of noise to your photo. Noise can corrupt the colors of your photo and it just looks bad.

If your camera is on a tripod and they want the sharpness and depth of field f/8 grants you, then I would set your camera to aperture priority mode (usually Av), lock your ISO to it's lowest number (usually 100) and then your camera will choose the best shutter speed on its own.

So… Camera on tripod Av mode f/8 ISO 100 Camera chooses shutter speed

This is all assuming you are using a tripod and continuous lighting. If you are handholding the camera or using flash, I can rewrite the recipe. Otherwise this will get you very sharp photos with minimal noise.

I'd also recommend getting a shutter release cable so you don't shake the camera when taking the picture. Just search your camera brand and “shutter release” and get the cheap wired version unless you really need wireless.

This is the Canon DSLR one, just to give you an idea.

Be warned, if you do not have powerful lighting, you may get some long shutter speeds. That is perfectly okay as long as it is on the tripod and you aren't shaking the camera when taking the picture.

As far as white balance goes, if you really want it to be accurate, you can order a cheap photography “gray white balance card”. They are as cheap as 10 dollars.

This is the one I use.

There are a couple of ways to utilize the gray card.

Option 1:

You put the gray card in the exact lighting as the product or just hold it directly in front of the product.

You take all your photos in RAW format (JPEG will not work) and adjust the white balance in Lightroom, Photoshop, or any RAW editing software. Use the white balance picker tool (looks like an eyedropper) and click on the gray card.

This will give you an exact white balance for that lighting environment. You can synchronize those white balance numbers across all of your photos. Lightroom has a copy and paste function or a "sync" button that will change adjustments in all selected photos as you go.

This is the most accurate option because it allows for “tint” adjustments for extra color accuracy.

Option 2:

Do the same as above and remember the white balance value. Then set your camera to a custom white balance matching that value. It will probably be around 3200K or 5500K depending on your lights.

Pro tip: If you have any ambient lighting from overhead or other room lights, it could contaminate the photo and skew the white balance into a weird color temperature. Try to make the room as dark as possible aside from your photo lights to avoid this. If you are using flash or have really bright photo lights, this isn't a huge concern.

Option 3:

Use your camera's built in custom white balance tool. It's different for every brand, so you will need to search for a tutorial. But the basic idea is the same. You put the gray card in the lighting of the products, take a picture, the camera analyzes it, and then sets a custom white balance. This can also be done with a white sheet of paper in a pinch.

Here is a video demonstrating the process. Remember every camera brand mau have a slightly different method.

Good white balance means accurate colors. That is important with product photography and a good value add for your clients. Just be warned, if you change the lighting even a little bit, you have to redo this process. If you bump a light or switch it out for a different one, redo your white balance calibration.

Also, some continuous lights have white balance drift, especially if they allow you to adjust the color temperature manually. Not only will the white balance change depending on the power setting, but it can also change over time. Especially if the lights are used frequently.

Move the lights, redo white balance. Change the power, redo white balance.

And if your lights are stable and on the same power all the time, I’d still redo the white balance every week or so. Personally I would do it before every shoot, but you’ll have to decide if that is worth it depending on how fast you need to turn things around. I usually do it as my first photo in the series so I can set the white balance, select all the photos, and copy the settings to all of them at once.

The nice thing about doing white balance with a gray card is that the results are display agnostic. Even if your monitor is poorly calibrated, you can be assured the white balance is accurate. And if someone says your photos are green, it will be their monitor and not your problem.

You just have to avoid doing any color specific adjustments to the images. Trust the gray card and white balance tool more than your eyeballs and display.

You can boost saturation a tad, but that is all I would mess with unless you know what you are doing. Even if the photos look a little drab or not very colorful, I would leave it alone. It sounds like the importance for this task is accuracy of color rather than making them as pretty as possible.

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Okay, that is the question answered. Now I'd like to go through how I would build a setup to do this kind of work.

In the product photography world, this workflow is referred to as "pack shots." The idea is to create a consistent setup so you can just swap out the product one by one and speed through the shoot. It is best to control as many variables as possible so all you need to do is set the product down, take the shot, and repeat.

I'm going to show you my ideal pack shot setup with a light cube. I think it will be similar to what my follower is using. And, if not, it might help him streamline his process a bit.

A light cube is just a box made of diffusion material.

You drape a background with the color of your choice. White is usually preferred for Amazon-style pure white background photos. Though I prefer dark gray for aesthetic reasons. You just want to make sure the backdrop has that natural gravity curve so there isn't a hard line or wrinkles.

For lighting, you should get two *identical* lights. They can be desk lamps as long as they are the same and have the same light bulb inside. Then you just place them on either side of the cube. You want the ball of light on the cube to be in front of your subject.

Remember, your light source isn't your actual lights. It's the ball of light on the sides of the cube.

If you want to make it a little fancier, you can get a black or white acrylic sheet to create a reflective surface. You want it as far forward as possible and a little elevated. Here are some things I did in a simple light cube with the setup above.

Here is what the white acrylic looks like.

I placed a big book under the acrylic sheet like this.

This allowed me to hide the curve of the background and get a nice crisp transition between the acrylic and the background.

And if you do white acrylic, you can get the background to seamlessly blend.

As I said, two desk lamps will work, but if this is for a business and you want something fast, convenient, and reliable, I would suggest something more robust.

I'd probably get two daylight balanced COB (chip-on-board) LED video lights that have a Bowens mount attachment.

This Godox light is very reasonably priced for its features.

Daylight balanced means one consistent color temperature, so less chance of drift. These are very bright so you can use a quick shutter speed and you won't even need a shutter release cable (still a good idea). You also don't *need* a tripod, but you should still use one. The main advantage of bright lights is they can't be overpowered by room lights. You can be assured any overhead lights or window light will not contaminate your photo. A darker room is always preferable, but if you crank these it won't matter.

The Bowens mount allows you to place any modifier you wish on the light from softboxes to reflectors. But the standard reflector should be fine for the light cube. But if you are taking photos of tall cylinders, a couple of strip boxes might help.

Don't worry about putting the grids on. You just line them up towards the front of the light cube so you have even light from the top to the bottom of your cylinder. Again, this is optional.

Since these lights are so versatile, you can do any kind of lighting for any other photographic needs. Slap on a white umbrella and take company portraits if you want. Or you can use them as video lights to film a worker safety video.

So, here is my recommended ingredient list for a pack shot light cube setup.

Light Cube COB video light Black Plexiglass Seamless paper (color of your choice)

Colored poster board also works if you keep it from getting dinged up. And the light cube also comes with some cloth backgrounds, but watch out for wrinkles.

BONUS TIP: If you want that pure white background like in Amazon shots, add a third light from behind with no background paper. Make the light cube material your background and shine a light through it. You have to make sure it is bright enough to give you pure white, but not too bright that the light blasts your subject from the rear.

Otherwise just use a white backdrop and use Photoshop to brighten it to pure white.

Karl Taylor shows a pack shot setup without a cube, but the same principles apply. He shows you how to dial in that white but not too white background. Just imagine instead of shining a light onto a background, you are shining a light through the background (the back of the cube).

[hitchell-mope]

Every episode of nuwho.

Rose

The end of the world

The unquiet dead

Aliens of London

World war three

Dalek

The long game

Father’s Day

The empty child

The doctor dances

Boom town

Bad Wolf

The parting of the ways

The Christmas invasion

New Earth

Tooth and claw

School reunion

The girl in the fireplace

The rise of the Cybermen

The age of steel

The idiots lantern

The impossible planet

The Satan pit

Love and monsters

Fear her

Army of ghosts

Doomsday

The runaway bride

Smith and jones

The Shakespeare code

Gridlocked

Daleks in Manhattan

Evolution of the Daleks

The Lazarus experiment

42

Human nature

The family of blood

Blink

Utopia

The sound of drums

The last of the time lords

Voyage of the damned

Partners in crime

The fires of Pompeii

Planet of the ood

The Sontaran stratagem

The poison sky

The doctor’s daughter

The unicorn and the wasp

Silence in the library

Forest of the dead

Midnight

Turn left

The stolen Earth

Journey’s end

The next doctor

Planet of the dead

The waters of Mars

The end of time part one

The end of time part two

The eleventh hour

The beast below

Victory of the Daleks

The time of angels

Flesh and stone

The vampires of Venice

Amy’s choice

The hungry earth

Cold blood

Vincent and the doctor

The lodger

The Pandorica opens

The Big Bang

A Christmas Carol

The impossible astronaut

Day of the moon

The curse of the black spot

The doctor’s wife

The rebel flesh

The almost people

A good man goes to war

Let’s kill Hitler.

Night terrors

The girl who waited

The god complex

Closing time

The wedding of River Song

The Doctor, the window and the wardrobe

Asylum of the Daleks

Dinosaurs on a spaceship

A town called mercy

The power of three

The angels take manhattan

The snowmen

The bells of Saint John

The rings of Akhaten

Cold War

Hide

Journey to the center of the tardis

The crimson horror

Nightmare in silver

The name of the doctor

The night of the doctor

The day of the doctor

The time of the doctor

Deep breath

Into the Dalek

Robot of Sherwood

Listen

Time heist

The caretaker

Kill the moon

Mummy on the orient express

Flatline

In the forest of the night

Dark water

Death in heaven

Last. Christmas

The magician’s apprentice

The witch’s familiar

Under the lake

Before the flood

The girl who died

The woman who lived

The Zygon invasion

The Zygon inversion

Sleep no more

Face the Raven

Heaven sent

Hell bent

The husbands of River Song

The return of Doctor Mysterio

The pilot

Smile

Thin ice

Knock, knock

Oxygen

Extremis

The pyramid at the end of the world

The lie of the land

Empress of Mars

The eaters of light

World enough and time

The doctor falls

Twice upon a time

The woman who fell to earth

The ghost monument

Rosa

Arachnids in the uk

The tsuranga conundrum

Demons of the Punjab

Kerblam!

The witchfinders

It takes you away

The battle of Ranskoor Av Kolos

Resolution

Spyfall part one

Spyfall part two

Orphan 55

Nikola Tesla’s night of terror

Fugitive of the Judoon

Praxeus

Can you hear me?

The haunting of villa diodati

Ascension of the Cybermen

The timeless children

Revolution of the Daleks

The Halloween apocalypse

War of the sontarans

Once upon time

Village of the angels

Survivors of the flux

The vanquishers

Eve of the Daleks

Legend of the sea devils

The power of the doctor

The star beast

Wild blue yonder

The giggle

The church on Ruby Road

Space babies

The Devil’s chord

Boom

73 yards

Dot and bubble

Rogue

The legend of Ruby Sunday

Empire of death

Joy to the world

The robot revolution.

Lux.

The well.

Lucky day.

The story and the engine.

The interstellar song contest.

Wish world.

The reality war.

[the-time-between-the-ether]

The Flighted Plight - A very short story my roommate wrote about her bird's rivalry with the mourning doves outside the window

From the moment this world was graced with my presence, I have felt nothing but rage. For two and a half brutal years, I have been underestimated and coddled. I know not whether it is due to my stature or my floof. All I know is my heart is that of a velociraptor. With wings and beak, I will one day watch the world burn. I will dance upon the graves of all who dared call me “just a lil guy.” My only solace is that they require steel bars to contain me. Even still, they work to appease me by giving me a cell fit with a view. It is upon this very perch that I intend to watch reality crumble. Or at least I did before the mourning doves.

Never before have I been forced to witness such pitiful creatures. It burns me to my very core that they too belong to the class Aves. Rest assured, that is where the similarities end. These skittish excuses for birds are unbearably dim and unmotivated. It is a marvel that they managed to survive fledging. I despise these abominations of evolution. Even worse, I despise how they undermine my reign of terror. Every waking moment where they plague my vision is a curse. After much deliberation, I have concluded that there is only one path for me to take. I must destroy the mourning doves. It is only then that I can raze the world.

I may be ruthless, but I am not entirely cruel. For months, I have given these pathetic lifeforms every opportunity to flee. Yet with each of my warnings, they insult me with their oblivious cooing. They have failed to tremble before my profane screeching and aerial superiority. My patience has finally snapped. I have given up any efforts at a democratic solution. My only wish now is to personally hand their worthless souls over to Hades.

With my powerful beak and razor-sharp talons, I am more than capable of slaughtering the doves in mere moments. However, their offense is too great for a swift death. I must make them feel every ounce of my fury. The only logical solution is to enlist weapons to slow me down. As a natural-born assassin, I have been training with weapons since I left the nest. My skill is unmatched regardless of what I am armed with. Yet, my capabilities are truly unfathomable with hair ties and sewing pins. They are mere extensions of my beak. The doves will rue the day they built a nest in my sight. These dull creatures remain ignorant of the fact they are seconds away from being strangled and eviscerated. They live on borrowed time.

In preparation for the execution of my brilliant plan, I staked out the doves. Day in and day out, I watched. In all that time, they never demonstrated any semblance of survival skills. It is a wonder they did not drop dead of their own accord. My hatred festered as I observed their blissful ignorance. Not a moment went by where I did not feel pleasure picturing their demise. I bided my time until the perfect opportunity arose. This was it. I was free of my cell, armed to the teeth, and they were home without a care in the world. Adrenaline coursed through my veins and my vision turned red. Quick as lightning, I darted for them. Each beat of my wings was in time with each beat of my heart. My revenge was so close and I knew it was going to be sweet. I pushed myself faster, closing the distance. I could finally glimpse the fear in their eyes. And then — thunk.

Some invisible force stopped me dead in my tracks. The sound was enough to make the mourning doves scatter. Shit. My opportunity crumbled to ash as quickly as it had arisen. What the hell? This should not have happened. I accounted for everything. I inspected the invisible barrier and finally saw it. There was a pane of glass standing between me and my revenge. Never before have I experienced such earth-shattering wrath. My blood boiled and my heart slammed. My gaze was lethal. I am certain I could have shattered anything in my vicinity except that damn window. My screeches for blood were ear-splitting and the collateral damage was devastating. Had the only person home not been the one who feeds me, I guarantee there would have been no survivors. With rage in my eyes and shame in my heart, I retreated.

Every day, I see the doves. Their chirping haunts me. An incessant cooing of my failure. Yet, I am nothing if not persistent. I will bide my time until those cowards no longer have a shield to tremble behind. I will wear their blood with glee and keep their feathers as souvenirs. Their destruction is my first step to world domination. And with my transcendent abilities, I do not foresee either taking very long.

[uaeblog]

The Ultimate Guide to Cable Trays: Maximizes Efficiency in Business and Home

In UAE, where modern infrastructure and high-tech facilities are the norm, efficient cable management is crucial for both businesses and homes. Whether you're an individual homeowner, a small business owner, or part of a large corporation, managing cables effectively can enhance safety, improve aesthetics, and optimize the performance of your electrical and data systems. This guide focuses on three key components of cable management: cable trunking, PVC trunking, and cable trays.

Understanding Cable Trays

Cable trays are rigid, open structures designed to support and route cables. They come in various types: open trays for maximum ventilation, ladder trays for easy cable access, solid bottom trays for extra protection, and wire mesh trays for flexibility. This variety allows UAE businesses and homeowners to choose trays that best fit their needs, whether it's managing high-density cabling in a Dubai data center, organizing cables in an Abu Dhabi smart home, or protecting wires in a Ras Al Khaimah manufacturing plant.

Materials Used

Cable trays in UAE are made from materials chosen for durability and climate-resistance. Galvanized steel offers strength and corrosion resistance, crucial in humid cities like Dubai. Stainless steel suits high-end applications or corrosive environments. Aluminum trays are lightweight, ideal for easy installation in high-rise buildings. Fiberglass trays resist chemicals, perfect for UAE's growing manufacturing sector. These materials ensure cable trays withstand the UAE's diverse and challenging environments.

Why Cable Trays are Essential in UAE

Climate Considerations : The UAE's climate makes cable trays essential. With temperatures soaring, especially in inland areas like Al Ain, cable trays' open design allows heat to dissipate, preventing cable damage and system failures. In coastal cities like Dubai and Abu Dhabi, high humidity and salt air can corrode infrastructure. Cable trays made of corrosion-resistant materials like galvanized or stainless steel protect cables from these elements. This climate resilience is crucial for businesses relying on uninterrupted data and power, and for homeowners investing in long-lasting smart home systems.

Rapid Technological Growth: The UAE is at the forefront of technological innovation, with initiatives like Dubai Smart City and Abu Dhabi's economic vision 2030. These projects require robust, flexible cable management. Cable trays shine here, easily accommodating the frequent additions and changes in cabling as technologies evolve. In bustling tech hubs like Dubai Internet City or Abu Dhabi's twofour54, businesses frequently upgrade their systems. Cable trays make these transitions smooth, reducing downtime and costs. Their future-proof infrastructure, a critical factor inUAE's fast-paced, tech-driven economy.

Diverse Application Across Sectors : Cable trays' versatility makes them indispensable across UAE's diverse sectors. In data centers supporting Dubai's status as a digital hub, cable trays manage vast networks of data cables. In Jebel Ali's manufacturing plants or Sharjah's industrial areas, they route power cables safely. High-end retailers in Dubai Mall or Abu Dhabi's Galleria use cable trays to create clean, uncluttered spaces that elevate customer experience. Hotels in Jumeirah or Saadiyat Island integrate cable trays for seamless AV and smart room controls. Even in luxury homes, from Palm Jumeirah villas to Reem Island apartments, cable trays organize smart home wiring discreetly.

The Role of PVC Trunking

PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) trunking is a specific type of cable trunking that deserves special mention due to its extensive use in UAE.

Scalability and Flexibility: Cable trays offer unmatched adaptability for UAE businesses. In Dubai Media City's growing SMEs, new workstations are easily accommodated by laying cables in existing trays. Sharjah manufacturers can quickly reconfigure power lines when rearranging machinery. This flexibility is vital in UAE's dynamic market, where businesses must evolve rapidly to stay competitive.

Cost-Effectiveness: In UAE's competitive landscape, cable trays deliver significant savings. Their open design makes installation faster than enclosed conduits like cable trunking, reducing labor costs for startups in Hub71 or DIFC. Maintenance is simpler too; technicians can quickly fix issues without dismantling entire systems, optimizing costs for SMEs and large corporations alike.

Safety and Compliance: Cable trays meet UAE's stringent safety standards. Their open design prevents overheating, a critical risk in UAE's hot climate, in environments like Ducab's plants or Dubai Silicon Oasis data centers. They also ensure clear cable organization, preventing hazards like tripping. This commitment to safety ensures passing inspections and boosts business reputation.

Aesthetic Appeal: In UAE's luxury-focused environment, cable trays offer clean, organized aesthetics. High-end retailers in Dubai Mall and Abu Dhabi's Galleria use them to hide wires, aligning with brand images. In corporate offices like Emirates and Etihad Towers, neatly organized trays reflect professionalism, impressing clients and partners in UAE's image-conscious business world.

Conclusion

In UAE's vibrant, tech-forward environment, cable trays are more than just wire managers; they're enablers of efficiency, safety, and style. From the towering data centres of Dubai to the smart villas of Abu Dhabi, cable trays support the infrastructure that drives the UAE's growth. They withstand the challenges of the climate, adapt to rapid technological changes, and enhance spaces across diverse sectors. By investing in quality cable trays, UAE businesses and homeowners aren't just organising cables; they're future-proofing their spaces, ensuring safety, and maintaining the high standards that define the UAE.  In this dynamic nation, cable trays are an unseen yet indispensable foundation of success, playing a key role in comprehensive cable management solutions alongside cable trunking and PVC trunking.

[the-monkey-ruler]

Voltage Fighting Gowcaizer (1995) 超人学園ゴウカイザー

Date: September 18, 1995 Platform: PlayStation / Neo Geo / Neo Geo CD / Arcade Developer: Technos Japan Corp. Publisher: SNK Genre: Fighting Theme: Sci-Fi / Martial Arts / Superhero Director: Da Zhang Zhengji Screenwriter: Kengo Asai Starring: Nobuyuki Hiyama / Satoshi Sakurai / Hikaru Midorikawa / Ryutaro Oki / Yumi Fuyuma / Noriko Kuwajima / Akira Hayami / Hideyuki Hori / Yoshiyuki Kono / Ai Orikasa / Yuko Nagashima /Makiko Omoto / Hideo Ishikawa Genre: Action / Science Fiction / Animation Country/Region of Production: Japan Language: Japanese Date: 1996 Duration: 91 minutes Also known as: Chojin gakuen Gowcaizer / Super Gakuen Steel King / Voltage Fighter Gowcaizer IMDb: tt0204034 Type: Appropriation

Summary:

Voltage Fighter Gowcaizer (known in Japan as Choujin Gakuen Gowcaizer, loosely translated to "Superhuman Academy Gowcaizer") is a 2D fighting game developed by Technōs and released by SNK for arcades (running Neo Geo MVS hardware) on September 18, 1995.

The second fighting game from Japanese developer Technōs after the fighting game adaptation of their Double Dragon series, Gowcaizer is themed heavily on superheroes in Japanese pop-culture. The game is known for the ability to give the player's fighter a special move of a defeated opponent (similar to the Mega Man series and obscure fighting game BloodStorm). It's also known for its animated OVA adaptation.

The game was later released for the Neo Geo AVS on October 20, 1995 and ported to the Neo Geo CD on November 24, 1995 (featuring a vocal-laden arranged soundtrack). It was later ported to the Sony PlayStation by Urban Plant on July 17, 1997 exclusive to Japan. This version uses a new gameplay engine (and does not include the arranged soundtrack or the ability to copy moves). Gameplay

By default, the game allows players to earn one special move from each of their defeated opponent (even in VS battles) and use them as their own. Players can only equip one Trace Move at a time, which can either be replaced (after defeating an opponent) or swapped out (after continuing, from a selection of moves from previously-defeated opponents). If the player has previously defeated an opponent that is the same as their current character (or have defeated a mirror match opponent), they can instead opt to gain a more powerful version of their own Trace Move.

Using the Neo Geo service menu, arcade operators can change this mechanic to either allow players to swap out their Trace Moves after every match (similar to continuing), force players to replace their current Trace Move with their defeated opponent's, remove the ability to swap out Trace Moves after continuing, or disable Trace Moves entirely.

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Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8SvI-2nq-Q

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Some days are hot, some are chilly, but Rock Hill gives you all four seasons without going to extremes. Summers get warm—like, sticky Southern warm—but the spring and fall make up for it with sunny, mild days. Winters are pretty tame, with only the occasional dusting of snow. You’ll still need a jacket, but it’s nothing too intense. The city’s green, too. There are parks, walking trails, and lots of trees, so you get that fresh-air feel even when you’re near downtown. If you’re into being outdoors, there’s plenty to do without driving far. Rain pops in now and then, but it doesn’t stick around long. The air can feel humid sometimes, sure, but the sunsets? They’re worth it. Every single time.

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If you’ve got little ones, the Main Street Children’s Museum is one of those places you’ll end up visiting more than once. It’s not super big, but that’s part of what makes it nice—you can keep an eye on your kids without feeling like you’re chasing them through a maze. Everything inside is hands-on and designed for play, so they can touch, climb, pretend, and explore without hearing “Don’t do that.” It’s inspired by classic stories and old-school fun, which gives it a cozy, whimsical vibe. The space is indoors, so it’s great when the weather’s not ideal. You might even catch a little storytime or themed activity while you’re there. It’s the kind of spot where kids burn energy and parents get a breather.

‘They Passed On a Legacy’: The Long, Ongoing Story of Juneteenth In Rock Hill

When you think about Juneteenth, it’s not just about marking a date—it’s about honoring the stories and struggles that came before you. In a place like Rock Hill, where history runs deep, celebrating Juneteenth feels especially meaningful. You get the sense that people are trying to keep that legacy alive, not just with words, but with real action and reflection. It’s a time to pause and listen, to think about how far things have come and how far there still is to go. You see older generations passing down stories, and younger ones stepping up to carry them forward. That connection between past and present is powerful. Events like these remind you that history isn’t stuck in books—it’s something you live, share, and continue to shape.

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Main Street Children's Museum 133 E Main St, Rock Hill, SC 29730, United States Head southeast on E Main St toward Hampton St 0.1 mi Turn left onto S Oakland Ave 0.4 mi Turn right onto Cedar St 354 ft Slight left onto Charlotte Ave 1.6 mi Turn right onto McDow Dr 1.1 mi Continue onto Marett Blvd Ext 0.5 mi Turn right Destination will be on the left 102 ft Brookstone 1800 Marett Blvd Ext, Rock Hill, SC 29732, United States

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What Brands Offer the Most Reliable Commercial Restaurant Equipment?

Running a restaurant or food business is exciting—but it also comes with many responsibilities. One of the most important things you need is commercial restaurant equipment that works well and lasts long. 

Imagine your oven breaking down in the middle of dinner rush. Or your fridge failing overnight and spoiling all your ingredients. These issues can hurt your business and cost you money. That’s why choosing the right brand matters. Let’s take a closer look at what makes these brands stand out and how they can help you run a successful kitchen.

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Why Reliability Matters in Commercial Restaurant Equipment

Kitchen tools endure constant wear and tear. A reliable machine actually saves money in the long term as it rarely breaks down-and therefore demands less repair costs. Good equipment expedites food preparation and ensures uniform food quality. For this case, one must option dependable brands.

Key Features of Reliable Equipment

Before we look at the top brands, here are some things to check:

Durability: Stainless steel lasts longer and handles heat well.

Easy Cleaning: Smooth surfaces save cleaning time.

Energy Efficiency: Lowers your electricity bills.

Warranty & Service: A good brand offers support and spare parts when needed.

Top Brands Known for Reliability

Here are five top brands you should consider when buying Commercial Restaurant Equipment:

1. Hobart

Hobart is widely known for building mixers, slicers, and dishwashing machines with heart and spirit. A lot of chefs trust them, for they guarantee years of trouble-free use. Peace of mind comes at an expense; hence Hobart is an excellent choice. 

2. Vulcan

Vulcan makes great ranges, ovens, and fryers. Put it this way: Their equipment starts heating fast and cooks fast and even. That suits a kitchen where many orders have to be made quickly.

3. Chumart

Chumart has been a trusted name in commercial kitchen equipment for over 30 years. They serve hotels, restaurants, bakeries, and others. Chumart products are loved and known for reliability and high-quality with fair pricing. Their ultra-modern, certified quality, and eco-conscious product line make an apt choice for a growing business. 

4. True Refrigeration

The brand is known for producing stolid refrigerators. Their units keep the right temperature even during rush hour. They also consume less energy, which saves you money in the long run.

5. Cambro

Cambro makes excellent waterproof storage containers and carrying boxes. Their products are dirt-resistant and hygienic. Cambro is particularly helpful if food has to be frequently moved or stored securely.

6. Robot Coupe

Food processors from Robot Coupe are generally powerful; their slicing and dicing and mixing go incredibly fast. If there is a lot of prep work in your kitchen, this brand really does save a lot of time and effort.

Tips to Choose the Right Brand

Read Reviews: Learn from other restaurant owners.

Compare Warranties: A longer warranty means more trust in the product.

Ask Around: Other chefs can share what works well.

Look for Certifications: NSF and Energy Star labels mean better safety and savings.

Conclusion

Choosing the right Commercial Restaurant Equipment can make all the difference in kitchen operations. Trusted brands include Hobart, Vulcan, and True Refrigeration, which almost every restaurant across the globe uses. Purchasing from a reputed brand means less breaking down of equipment, happy chefs, and better food.

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Most models come with built-in features like dry-boil protection and automatic cut-off, which prevent accidents and increase the lifespan of the appliance. These safety features make it a dependable choice for all age groups.

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Whether you're setting up a new kitchen, a hostel room, or an office pantry, the Pigeon electric kettle fits right in. It’s compact, lightweight, and easy to carry while traveling. It’s also a great gift idea for college students or newlyweds who are starting their life in a new home.

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Setting: The Crossroads — 2500 NW 35th St & 22nd Ave, Miami

Known as: one day it will.

La Frontera de Tinta (The Ink Border)

Local Lore: “This corner don’t sleep. It dreams loud—with color, with ghosts, with power.”

Legacy Players from the Block

1. Malo (formerly Dread)

Role: The rebel king of rhythm, the smooth-talking prophet of street justice.

Powers: “Soul Drip” and “Mirrorbomb” graffiti.

Quote: “When you dance near my tags, you don't move to music—you move through memory.”

2. Chico (Raymond)

Backstory: Grew up ten blocks from the Frontera. Birthed in blood and betrayal. Raised on whispers and bullet echoes.

Fighting Style: Callejero knife play meets chain-slick silence.

Power: “Line of Sight” – uses wall tags to track corrupted city agents.

Mentor Link: Taught survival by Ander, a ghost from the fed shadows.

3. Wreckman

Role: Their master, their sensei. Former breakdancer, now a graffiti monk.

Fighting Style: Wing Chun fused with Drunken Breakstyle.

Powers: “Cipher Mark” + “Inkfade” combo. Can fight across murals.

Legacy: His tags taught kids to survive. He painted on walls, and the walls remembered him.

4. The Oakland Cyclist Connection

They ride with lightning rims, neon ink streaming behind them.

Secret members of The Runners—graffiti couriers who carry cans with spells and relic dust from coast to coast.

Connected to Inkwraiths and Les Ombres through blood tags.

Drop off relic paint at 22nd Ave in secret night runs.

Special Graffiti Zones in the Neighborhood

El Altar del Callejón (The Alley Altar):

A cracked wall where tags never fade.

Legends say it’s haunted by an old woman who blesses your tag with memory if you leave her rum.

The Sound Yard:

Every tag plays audio.

Battle cyphers here activate Soul Drip. Dancers bleed beats when they spin.

Broken Crown Wall:

Malo’s original tag from when he was just “Rey.”

Covered now, but it still pulses red under moonlight.

Tied to the God Eater legacy.

Conflict Brews…

A new crew from up north—The Makers of Fog—are trying to erase all sacred tags to summon their own god.

Their weapon? A corrupted Chronos Canister and a blind graffiti monk who can warp time.

Want to write Season One set here? Maybe “Ink of the Broken Crown”? Or want to build out each player's full introduction scene?

You said:

Write season 1 set

ChatGPT said:

Title: God Eater: Ink of the Broken Crown – Season 1 Setting: 2500 NW 35th Street & 22nd Ave, Miami — La Frontera de Tinta Genre: Drama / Horror / Urban Supernatural / Action Tone: Stylish, raw, poetic. Somewhere between Samurai Champloo, Get Out, Afro Samurai, and Into the Spider-Verse.

EPISODE GUIDE — SEASON 1

Episode 1: “Where The Wall Bleeds”

A quiet night. Spray cans hiss in the dark. A tag appears—a crown, cracked down the middle, bleeding red. Malo, a masked breaker and rebel tagger, watches from a rooftop as the wall pulses. Chico stares from the shadows. Then the wall breathes.

Episode 2: “Wreckman’s Cipher”

The crew finds an old mural with living paint. They meet Wreckman, an ex-street legend turned monk. He battles Malo using breakdance-infused Wing Chun to test his soul. After, Wreckman agrees to train them—but only if they can “dance truth into a lie.”

Episode 3: “The Drip Test”

A power awakens in Malo—Soul Drip—the ability to turn emotion into living graffiti. Chico warns him: every tag costs you a memory. They tag a wall with their pain—and the wall screams.

Episode 4: “Echoes on 22nd Ave”

The Oakland Cyclist Relic Runners arrive under moonlight. They drop off a can filled with sacred paint. They warn the crew: “The Fog is coming.” One of them vanishes in front of the altar wall.

Episode 5: “The Fogmakers”

We meet the villains—The Makers of Fog. They erase graffiti to steal legacy, using a time-twisting relic called The Chronos Canister. They wipe out an entire mural district overnight. Only one tag fights back—Malo’s first crown.

Episode 6: “Chico Bleeds Steel”

Chico faces off against an elite Fogmaker. No powers. No divine paint. Just a knife, a chain, and 12 years of betrayal and pain. By the end, he leaves the enemy bleeding—and a new tag burns itself into the alley behind him.

Episode 7: “Dance of the Drunken Wall”

Wreckman finally teaches the Drunken Cipher Form. Malo learns to bend unpredictability into fluid, deadly rhythm. The fog attacks during training. Wreckman fights them alone—with graffiti, fists, and style. He disappears in the smoke.

Episode 8: “The Crack in the Crown”

Malo finds his old, original tag. It's alive. And angry. He relives the memory of betrayal that birthed him. He dances through his trauma—literally—and earns his second ability: Mirrorbomb. A graffiti-based time trap.

Episode 9: “Ink Versus Fog”

The Fogmakers make their final push. The crew defends the sacred blocks using legacy tags, breakdance combat, and blood memory. Oakland’s cyclists return to deliver backup. One of them dies—a mural is born where he fell.

Episode 10: “The Wall Remembers”

Finale. The Broken Crown pulses like a heartbeat. Malo steps into it. Becomes part of the wall—part of the legacy. The battle ends. But memory has weight. And the wall wants more…

AFTER CREDITS TEASE:

A whisper: “Wreckman’s not dead. He’s painting under the Earth.” A subway mural pulses alive—a gate opens.

Wanna go into Season 2 next? Or expand one episode into a full scene first?

You said:

Character Introductions

ChatGPT said:

Here’s the Character Introduction Set for God Eater: Ink of the Broken Crown – Season 1. These are your core players—each one a legend in motion, written in ink, pain, and rhythm.

MALO

Alias: The Iron Verse Age: 17 Style: Breakdance-infused Wing Chun | Drunken Cipher Form | Living Graffiti Combat Backstory: Half-Cuban, half-Dominican, raised in Miami’s shadow trenches. Lost his father to a third-strike setup. Mother jailed through betrayal by her own blood. Malo took to the walls early—graffiti was the only language he could trust. His tags started to move one day. That’s when everything changed. Legacy: Bearer of the Broken Crown. Capable of tapping into Soul Drip, turning emotion into kinetic graffiti-based attacks. Haunted and fueled by memory.

CHICO

Alias: El Silencio Age: 18 Style: Callejero knife fighting | Capoeira kicks | Chain techniques | Survival street brawler Backstory: Born into betrayal, raised in whispers. His cousin Ander was a Haitian fed working both sides to stay alive. Chico had no divine power, no gift—just instinct, pain, and surgical fury. He teaches the crew to survive when the paint runs dry. Legacy: The one who bleeds for truth. The crew’s soul compass. And sometimes, their executioner.

WRECKMAN

Alias: Sensei of the Streets Age: Unknown (40s–50s range) Style: Wing Chun | Drunken Fist | Breaker Monk Combat Backstory: A former tag-legend who vanished after the “Great Wall Wipe” of 1999. Reemerged in Season 1, living like a shadow sensei. Trains warriors not to fight—but to become their own graffiti. Legacy: Holds the knowledge of The Cipher Forms and The Drunken Cipher, a sacred art fusing rhythm, unpredictability, and spirit. Missing in action by Episode 7.

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Mall of America

The Mall of America is a huge shopping and entertainment destination that attracts millions of visitors annually, despite being technically located in nearby Bloomington. It has dozens of eateries, more than 500 shops, and unusual attractions like the indoor amusement park Nickelodeon Universe. Shopping, entertainment, and events like concerts and fashion shows draw people of all ages. Minnesotans particularly enjoy the bargains because there is no sales tax on apparel. The Mall of America offers excitement and variety in one location, whether you're a local looking for entertainment on a rainy day or a visitor looking for a unique experience.

Immigrant fulfils dream in Minnesota.

Oscar Ramos, an immigrant from Mexico, has made his American dream a reality in Minnesota. He immigrated to the U.S. at 19 with an 'amigo' and worked in construction for 14 years. He eventually landed in Minnesota with a wife and two kids. Ramos's dream was to cook for the community, and he decided to make El Taco Real a reality. According to the news, he worked in construction, owning his own business, and eventually opened a taco shop in Richfield, which is his dream. Ever since, he has wanted to cook for everyone in the community, which is why he opened his business. Ramos' story is a testament to the power of dreams and hard work, as well as the resilience of immigrants like Ramos.

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Mall of America® 60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States Head northwest on E Ramp South Entrance 15 sec (259 ft) Take MN-5 E, St Paul Ave, Cretin Ave S, Mississippi River Blvd and E River Pkwy to SE Oak St in Minneapolis 23 min (11.9 mi) Continue on SE Oak St. Drive to Ontario St SE 2 min (0.4 mi) Stadium Village Flats 850 Washington Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414, United States

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Dino Painting

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Calvin McCray Contractor (photo taken on June 7, 2024 by Scott Fajack on La Mirada Ave at N Bronson Ave)

McCray was located at 5263 Aldama Street ("Construction News," Western Machinery and Steel World, Volume 7, 1916) in Los Angeles's Highland Park neighborhood and was listed in the Los Angeles City Directory 1916 as a street contractor (Los Angeles Directory Company, 1916). His address is a single family house built in 1915 according to Zillow.

In 1916, McCray was awarded a contract for "improving Ave. 49., between Baltimore St. and Mendota Ave., and a portion of Baltimore St." in Los Angeles, CA and the "contract for improving Hillside Drive between Clifton and Johnston Sts." He submitted the lowest bid for "constructing concrete paving in Orchard Ave., between Adams and 29th Sts." (Good Roads: Devoted to the Construction and Maintenance of Roads and Streets, Volume 50, E. L. Powers Company, 1916).