![]() Zacks Ranks stocks can, and often do, change throughout the month. Only Zacks Rank stocks included in Zacks hypothetical portfolios at the beginning of each month are included in the return calculations. The monthly returns are then compounded to arrive at the annual return. A simple, equally-weighted average return of all Zacks Rank stocks is calculated to determine the monthly return. Zacks Rank stock-rating system returns are computed monthly based on the beginning of the month and end of the month Zacks Rank stock prices plus any dividends received during that particular month. These returns cover a period from Januthrough May 15, 2023. Since 1988 it has more than doubled the S&P 500 with an average gain of +24.17% per year. This dedication to giving investors a trading advantage led to the creation of our proven Zacks Rank stock-rating system. and Morningstar, Inc.Ĭopyright 2023 Zacks Investment Research | 10 S Riverside Plaza Suite #1600 | Chicago, IL 60606Īt the center of everything we do is a strong commitment to independent research and sharing its profitable discoveries with investors. Forbes Media, LLC Investor's Business Daily, Inc. Each of the company logos represented herein are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Dow Jones & Company Nasdaq, Inc. ![]() This page has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved or endorsed by the companies represented herein. Zacks Style Scores Education - Learn more about the Zacks Style Scores That means you want to buy stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2, Strong Buy or Buy, which also has a Score of an A or a B in your personal trading style. ![]() As you might remember from your school days, an A, is better than a B a B is better than a C a C is better than a D and a D is better than an F.Īs an investor, you want to buy stocks with the highest probability of success. Within each Score, stocks are graded into five groups: A, B, C, D and F. There's also a VGM Score ('V' for Value, 'G' for Growth and 'M' for Momentum), which combines the weighted average of the individual style scores into one score. The scores are based on the trading styles of Value, Growth, and Momentum. It allows the user to better focus on the stocks that are the best fit for his or her personal trading style. The Style Scores are a complementary set of indicators to use alongside the Zacks Rank. ![]()
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![]() John Leckie was brought in alongside Reeve to produce the band's first album, Showbiz (1999). Upon their return to England, Taste Media arranged deals for Muse with various record labels in Europe and Australia, allowing them control over their career in individual countries. During this trip, on 24 December 1998, Muse signed a deal with American record label Maverick Records. Director of A&R at Columbia Records, flew Muse to the US to showcase for Columbia Records' then-Senior Vice-president of A&R, Tim Devine, as well as for American Recording's Rick Rubin. After a trip to New York's CMJ Festival, Nanci Walker, then Sr. Despite the success of their second EP, British record companies were reluctant to sign Muse. Later in 1999, Muse performed on the Emerging Artist's stage at Woodstock '99 and signed with Smith and Jaffery. It reached number 3 in the indie singles chart and attracted the attention of the radio broadcaster Steve Lamacq and the magazine NME. Their second EP, the Muscle Museum EP, also produced by Reeve, was released on 11 January 1999. The meeting led to their first serious recordings and the release of the Muse EP on on Sawmills' in-house Dangerous label, produced by Paul Reeve. He had seen the three boys grow up as he knew their parents, and had a production company with their future manager Safta Jaffery, with whom he had recently started the record label Taste Media. They had a significant meeting with Dennis Smith, the owner of Sawmills Studio, situated in a converted water mill in Cornwall. Main article: Showbiz (Muse album) The Muse logo, incorporated chiefly since the release of Muse EP in 1998Īfter a few years building a fanbase, Muse played their first gigs in London and Manchester supporting Skunk Anansie on tour. According to journalist Mark Beaumont, the band wanted the name to reflect "the sense Matt had that he had somehow 'summoned up' this band, the way mediums could summon up inspirational spirits at times of emotional need". The band liked that the new name was short and thought that it looked good on a poster. After that, we started taking ourselves seriously." The band quit their jobs, changed their name to Muse, and moved away from Teignmouth. Bellamy said, "It was supposed to be a protest, a statement, so, when we actually won, it was a real shock, a massive shock. In 1994, Rocket Baby Dolls won a local battle of the bands, smashing their equipment in the process. Around this time, they received a £150 grant from the Prince's Trust for equipment. The band was renamed Rocket Baby Dolls and adopted a goth- glam image. They asked Chris Wolstenholme – at that time the drummer for Fixed Penalty – to join as bassist he agreed and took up bass lessons. Guitarist Matt Bellamy successfully auditioned for drummer Dominic Howard's band, Carnage Mayhem, becoming its singer and songwriter. The members of Muse played in separate school bands during their time at Teignmouth Community College in the early 1990s. As of June 2016, they had sold more than 30 million albums worldwide. In 2012, they received the Ivor Novello Award for International Achievement from the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors. Muse have won numerous awards, including two Grammy Awards, two Brit Awards, five MTV Europe Music Awards and eight NME Awards. Their ninth album, Will of the People (2022), which combined many genres and themes from their previous albums, was released in August 2022. Their eighth album, Simulation Theory (2018), prominently featured synthesisers and was influenced by science fiction and the simulation hypothesis. Topping the US Billboard 200, their seventh album, Drones (2015), was a concept album about drone warfare and returned to a harder rock sound. The Resistance (2009) and The 2nd Law (2012) explored themes of government oppression and civil uprising and cemented Muse as one of the world's major stadium acts. ![]() Absolution (2003) saw further classical influence, with strings on tracks such as " Butterflies and Hurricanes", and was the first of seven consecutive UK number-one albums.īlack Holes and Revelations (2006) incorporated electronic and pop elements, displayed in singles such as " Supermassive Black Hole", and brought Muse wider international success. ![]() Their second album, Origin of Symmetry (2001), incorporated wider instrumentation and romantic classical influences and earned them a reputation for energetic live performances. Muse released their debut album, Showbiz, in 1999, showcasing Bellamy's falsetto and a melancholic alternative rock style. The band consists of Matt Bellamy (lead vocals, guitar, keyboards), Chris Wolstenholme (bass guitar, backing vocals), and Dominic Howard (drums). ![]() Muse are an English rock band from Teignmouth, Devon, formed in 1994. ![]() ![]() ![]() Let's start! Free ringtones for android phone music app is ready for you. Free download MP3 and M4R Islamic ringtones. Easily find your favorite ringtones using smart search. 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For each map there is a recommendation of a number of tiles to be used. Players can combine everything they want to try. 1 - Inns and Cathedrals and Minis #4 to #7 (for up to 120 tiles). If using a Big Box with the seven Minis, another option is to play with the basic game tiles, the first expansion, that is, Exp. 2 - Traders and Builders (for up to 114 tiles). Tiles: It is recommended to play with the basic game tiles and the first and second expansions, that is, Exp.1 Carcassonne Map (or 2 Carcassonne Maps if combining the USA Maps).HiG suggest some rules variations, but encourage players to design their own too.Ĭarcassonne Maps in C3 (10 items with the addition of the Nordics map) Ĭarcassonne Maps provide a variant for the new edition that offers players a new possibility to play Carcassonne by placing tiles on a map. In 2023, HiG released the map of Nordic countries, named Nordics, in the third edition (C3) along with all of the other maps converted into this edition. Until this point all of the maps followed the second edition style (C2). In 2022, HiG released the maps of Ukraine and Taiwan. These maps include the names of the cities in Chinese, so they are an adapted version of the original ones. In 2022, Swan Panasia also released the other 7 maps available from HiG. They were followed by two more maps in 2020: USA East and USA West.Īdditionally, Swan Panasia released the map of Taiwan in 2021. Later the same year, additional maps were released: Benelux, France, Great Britain and the Iberian Peninsula (titled Península Ibérica). Carcassonne Maps was originally released by HiG in 2019 starting with the map of Germany. ![]() ![]() Fill a 5-gallon bucket with clean water.When this happens, add a little more paint. Continue to refill with water at the halfway point until the paint looks more like water than paint. 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It's summertime.which means that it is time for one of the messiest events of the year. ![]() ![]() ![]() This is particularly noticeable in analog AV setups, where the result is audio hum or visible bars in a picture, but is also sometimes the cause of unexplained equipment failures. This provides two separate paths to ground (B can go through its own connection to ground or it can go through the ground of the cable to A and then to A’s ground), and means that current may start flowing in unanticipated ways. The ground loop in a nutshell is what happens when two separate devices (A and B) are connected to ground separately, and then also connected to each other through some kind of communication cable with a ground, creating a loop. Understanding them will doubtless save you money and hassle. I'll redo the test with the P-Split and see if it reproduces in marginally different circumstances, and see if I can figure out what (else) is happening.These magical creatures crop up out of nowhere and fry your electronics or annoy your ear holes. Ground loops have been a problem, hence my experience with all these isolation solutions. In terms of design flaws, anything with a mains transformer that close to all the circuitry is prone to self noise, but it's no worse than an amp channel at similar levels of gain. It does something (full on amp channel in a box) drive better than anything else I've treid, but that is specifically with the HB, which has the 220k input in the clean channel as I use it. ![]() ![]() It ends up being fuzzy rather than fat.Ī bit of judicious tube swappery has it operating in a more useful range. The EQ is very sensitive and interactive, and there's far too much gain in the stock circuit with 12AX7s. On the subject of the Two Tone, what seems most relevant to me in terms of the sounds it makes is that it's very easy to make it sound rubbish, regardless of what you're feeding it into. My imagination (and a few episodes of That Pedal Show) suggest that impedance (mis)matching with big old(school) devices is an issue, and the presence of intervening transformers might make it more apparent. My only further observation here is that given we're talking about two old-tech (if not actually old) bits of kit, the chances of there being something application-specific to skew the results are quite high. As it goes, the only thing that might do the job here that I've not owned is the StageBug 6, and it most certainly made it on to my list to check out. That was more noticeable through the iso channel, and I still think it has something to do with the slightly odd input stage on the HB Love channel, which is the same one that the P-Split and Two Tone issue was most apparent. I did own the Humdinger as well at one stage, and that had a similarly subtle but noticeable effect on the sound at the amp (relative to straight in). Again, adding the buffer was the solution - things were much more consistent after that. That was most apparent into an AC50, but it definitely had the same effect across the board with different amps. Previously, I had an issue with the isolated out of the Radial Big Shot ABY being dull if not buffered. I had assumed that the high Z transformer would not care especially about being after effects, even my unusual choices, but it most certainly did. From the stuff in the manual, Lehle seem to be expecting the P-Split to be the first thing after the guitar, which would be a very different use. Adding the MXR CAE 401 (I think that's the right code) allowed me to achieve something like unity with the signal not through the Two Tone chain. 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Pipe Displacement of 9-5/8” casing 40 ppf in m 3/m = (244.475 2 – 244.409 2 ) ÷1,273,240 The purpose of this calculator is to determine one of two values: the maximum number of conductors (wires) that can fit into a given type and size of raceway, or the minimum trade size of a raceway that is required for a given combination of conductors (wires). Pipe Displacement of 9-5/8” casing 40 ppf in bbl/ft = 0.01417 bbl/ft Metric UnitĪnnular capacity in m 3/m = (OD 2 – ID 2) ÷1,273,240Įxample: Determine pipe displacement in bbl/ft of 9-5/8” casing 40 ppf, OD = 244.475 mm, ID = 244.409 mm 1 inch EMT Conduit should fill approx 8 Data cables CMP. Step 1: Calculating wire cross-section area If you already know how many wires you need (this means you know the number of wires and what insulation type and gauge these will be) all you need to do is find the cross-sectional area for each wire and add these up. 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When we either pull out of hole or trip in hole for any kind of pipes such as drill pipe, casing or tubing, you should know how much fluid to displace steel volume.įor example, when we pull out of hole, a trip sheet must be monitored all time. Pipe displacement, normally in bbl/ft or m3/m, is steel volume per length of steel pipe. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 3.94 Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor Karou, a young art student in Prague, is caught between two worlds: the human world and the world of the chimaera, creatures with animal and human features. Readers loved the unique magic system, the well-developed characters, and the thrilling plot. She must navigate the dangerous politics of the court and fight against the darkness threatening her world. 4.52 The Shadow and Bone Trilogy by Leigh Bardugo Alina, a young orphan, discovers that she has the power to summon light and is taken to the royal court to train as a Grisha, a magical elite. ![]() Readers love the book for its poetic language, complex characters, intricate world-building, and immersive storytelling. The book interweaves ancient magic and world-building lore with character-driven drama, including Kvothe’s romantic relationship with Denna. 4.11 The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss Kvothe, a musician and magician living under an assumed name, unspools his legendary life story of song and adventure and his search for the sinister entities that killed his family many years ago. Readers loved the well-crafted world-building, the diverse cast of characters, and the themes of acceptance and redemption. She joins her brothers at Verpax University to pursue her dream of becoming an apothecary, but soon realizes that the university may be the most treacherous place of all for the granddaughter of the Black Witch. 4.07 The Black Witch by Laurie Forest Elloren, the granddaughter of the last prophesied Black Witch, who is devoid of power in a society that prizes magical ability above all else. Readers loved the complex characters, the vivid descriptions of the faerie world, and the enemies-to-lovers romance. She must navigate the treacherous politics of the faerie court and protect her family from its dangers. 3.99 The Cruel Prince by Holly Black Jude, a mortal girl, is raised in the High Court of Faerie after her parents are murdered. Readers loved the strong female protagonist, the political intrigue, and the unique world-building. 3.95 The Queen of the Tearling by Erika Johansen Kelsea, a young princess, must reclaim her throne and save her kingdom from the Red Queen, a powerful sorceress who seeks to conquer the Tearling. Readers loved the thrilling plot, the well-developed characters, and the unexpected twists. She is pursued by two men: the prince she was supposed to marry and an assassin sent to kill her. Pearson Princess Lia flees on her wedding day and assumes a new identity in a distant village. Readers love the book for its world-building, complex characters, and the slow-burn romance between Kell and Lila. When he meets Delilah Bard, a cutpurse, she robs him, saves him from a dangerous enemy, and forces him to take her on an adventure. Kell is a smuggler who carries monthly correspondences between the royals of each London. Schwab Kell, one of the last Travelers, magicians with the ability to travel between parallel universes. Readers loved the captivating romance, the intricate world-building, and the strong female protagonist. Feyre is taken to a magical land where she discovers that her captor is not truly a beast, but one of the faeries. Maas A high fantasy book with fairies, magic, and romance. So, grab a cup of tea, curl up with a cozy blanket, and get ready to fall in love with these enchanting reads: Title Description Why Readers Loved It Goodreads Rating Cover A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Now let’s dive into a list of 15 fantasy books with romance subplots, perfect for those who enjoy a little bit of romance mixed in with their fantasy adventures.įrom epic quests to magical kingdoms, these books have it all. In fantasy romance, the development of the romantic relationship and the emotional journey of the characters often drive the plot, with the fantasy aspects enriching the setting and creating unique challenges for the characters to overcome as they pursue their love interests.ġ5 Incredible Fantasy Books With Romance Subplots On the other hand, fantasy romance is a subgenre where the romantic relationship between the characters takes center stage, with the fantasy elements serving as the backdrop for the love story. In these books, the romance serves to enhance the overall narrative but is not the central focus of the story. ![]() ![]() I seem to be in the minority when it comes to treating this game as a horror title, but there’s something incredibly scary to me about being trapped in one location in the middle of somewhere you can barely see around and being watched or attacked by something that comes out of said darkness. It’s a punishment thought up by the devil himself, and the lack of context for any of the monsters or why you’re here just makes things even more dreadful. Whatever version of hell this seemingly has no end, with the only outcome being your eventual death. But this idea of putting the player through the same thing over and over so they get a little bit better each time, but with no real end goal, is innately terrifying. No matter what you do, there’s no real end to Devil Daggers, rendering the whole game a Sisyphean task reserved only for the most dedicated of players. Suddenly, the waves get harder, and the enemies keep piling up. The scary part comes when you beat it because victory over this monster just continues the game. The one achievement is to survive for 500 seconds, or about eight and one third minutes, and making it to that point sees you go up against a massive living organism that serves as a final boss of sorts. The key is in memorizing where enemies will spawn and when, and prioritizing each before they make mincemeat out of you. So if a particular enemy spawns at 90 seconds on one run, it’ll spawn at that point on the next one too. Sure, enemy movements are based on yours, but as far as what spawns at what time, it seems that it’s actually a fixed thing. The weird thing about the game is that, as far as I can tell, it is not randomly generated. It’s not long before the screen is filled with these otherworldly monstrosities. The initial enemies you encounter are floating skulls shot out from tentacle pillars in the far corners of the map, but before long, you have to contend with things like gigantic spiders with skulls for bodies that make otherworldly noise, or giant centipedes that crawl through the air. Then, when the enemies kick in, the only noise is a soft humming. There’s no music at all, giving the small arena a sense of unease and foreboding even before you pick up the eponymous Devil Dagger and start shooting demons. The thing that I hadn’t read anywhere is that this doubles as a damn effective horror game. To this day, I’ve only been able to survive for about one and a half minutes, and when you’re as heavily surrounded by enemies as you are in this game, those minutes feel like an eternity. I had read before playing this that this game was challenging, and it certainly is. There’s no story to take in, no new levels, just pure twitch-based gameplay. It’s just you, some weapons, an arena, and a whole bunch of demonic entities that want to skin your character alive. The gameplay of Devil Daggers is basically every old school FPS distilled down into its absolute simplest, bare-bones ideas. ![]() The catch is that you die in one hit from anything. ![]() As soon as you pick up the dagger, monsters of all kinds start spawning in the arena, and your goal is to survive for as long as possible against increasingly difficult waves of enemies. Initially, you can fire it in a constant stream of daggers, or in a single powerful shotgun blast that’s good for close range (good performance can lead to upgrades of these). In the middle is a single dagger which, when picked up, gives you the ability to fire projectiles from your fingers. In this game, you are an unknown person trapped on a suspended platform in the middle of an infinite dark void. The premise for the 2016 first person shooter Devil Daggers could hardly be simpler if it tried. Devil Daggers The premise is deceptively simple and oh-so terrifying. ![]() |
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