![]() You still see vector formats such as AI (Illustrator native) CDR (CorelDraw native) and EPS (an output option for many sign programs). PDF is now the most common file delivery format, although in wide format it’s not universal. Other common problems are missing fonts, spot colours instead of CMYK values, RGB instead of CMYK, unprintable hairlines, transparency problems, drop shadows not appearing as they should, and layer orders going wrong. Competition and price pressure makes them rethink that I think.”ĭavid Dilling, managing director of pre-flight developer Markzware explains: “Obviously, the larger the printer, the costlier the error. It's pretty much all manual and job-by-job. But I also think the reason it looks like a big trend right now is because in that market you haven't had much of that going on over the last ten years. “Standardisation and preflight and automation are becoming more important in that market. Suppliers of pre-flighting report that wide format and packaging are their fastest-growing sales areas, though that could be because general commercial and publishing markets are now pretty mature.Īccording to David van Driessche, chief technical officer of Four Pees, a Belgium based developer and distributor of pre-press workflow systems: “Large format is more and more important for us - we see it with callas pdfToolbox, we see it with tFlow Approval – we see some of those aspects with the Creative Edge 3D visualisation tools. Large format printers are therefore increasingly using pre-flight programs that can automatically pick up content or format problems before they screw up anything expensive. ![]() Letting mistakes and bad files get through to print is obviously expensive and leads to issues of who pays - customer or (sadly often) the printer who doesn’t want to lose further business by kicking up a fuss. This gave the opportunity to query it with the customer, or if the solution was obvious the pre-press operators would usually fix it.Īs wide format digital printers increasingly follow commercial printers down the automated workflow paths, it’s technically feasible for a customer file received by a printing company to be processed completely automatically to the point where the first time it’s seen by human eyes is as it emerges from an inkjet printer. In the good old days, customer jobs submitted for print would go through so many human-overseen stages at the camera, plate and screen stages that any problems would be noticed early on. Printers know, at least in theory, that powerful preflight checking software will increase production efficiency in the workflow.
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![]() The Leaf Aptus-II 8 ships with both Leaf Capture v.11 and Capture One v.5 workflow software. The TourGuide steerable sheath is available for sale in the United States and Europe. The sheath can deflect up to 180 to facilitate the delivery of diagnostic and therapeutic devices to a wide variety of vessel takeoffs and challenging anatomical areas. The Leaf Aptus-II 8 camera back is priced at €13.995 and is now available for orders. Precisely guide your next intervention with the TourGuide steerable sheath. Designed to support photographers wherever they are shooting, Leaf Aptus-II series backs offer the largest display, 3.5” (6x7 cm), and only touch screen controls in the medium format market. The Leaf Aptus-II series of digital backs offers professional photographers the speed, image quality and flexibility to allow their work to keep pace with their imaginations. An open file format with the choice of tethered shooting toĮither Leaf Capture or Capture One software applications.The ability to connect to large format cameras.A choice of connecting to more than 80 different camera platforms.“The Leaf Aptus-II 8 is designed to deliver superior image quality, with true to life skin tones for portrait and fashion assignments, and richly detailed images for any technical photography requirements.”ĭelivering a combination of the highest quality captures and the fastest digital back system, the Leaf Aptus-II 8 also offers professional photographers unmatched flexibility: “Professional photographers already rely on Leaf for accurate color rendering that adds shape and superior film-like quality,” said Ziv Argov, Director of Marketing, Leaf Imaging Ltd. ![]() This system is geared towards professional photographers looking for the highest available quality at an affordable price. The Leaf Aptus-II 8 features the same high quality sensor technology as Leaf’s flagship product, the Leaf Aptus-II 10, a 56 MP camera back. At a capture rate of under 0.8 seconds per frame, it delivers a sustainable burst of 60 full resolution images per minute, making it the industry’s fastest digital back. The company’s newest addition to the Leaf Aptus-II product family, the Leaf Aptus-II 8 features a resolution of 40 MP. TEL AVIV, Febru– Leaf Imaging today announced the Leaf Aptus-II 8 medium format digital camera back. The industry’s fastest medium format camera backĤ0 MP resolution system delivers high-end capture quality for professional photographers Press Release: Leaf announces Leaf Aptus-II 8 – The 40MP camera back is available at a retail price of €13.995. This latest back can capture a frame in under 0.8 seconds (1.25 fps) and can shoot 60 full resolution frames in a minute. Leaf imaging has released what it says is the industry's fastest medium format camera back, in the shape of Aptus-II 8. Operators may only move ovine and caprine animals to another Member State if Article 15 of Regulation (EU) 2020/688 is fulfilled (e.g. By way of derogation, they may be assembled in establishments approved by the competent authority ( Article 94(1) (a) of the AHL). Cleaning and disinfection has to take place as soon as possible after transportation.Īnimals should be moved directly from the establishment of origin to the destination. There are biosecurity rules for the transport of animals: animals must not be able to escape and excrements must not fall out, visual inspection must be possible. These rules and risk mitigation measures ensure that movements of animals do not pose a significant risk of spreading diseases that affect human or animal health. The animal health requirements for movements within the Union of ovine and caprine animals are laid down in Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/688, section 2. Only animals that originate from a registered or approved establishment can be moved to another Member State. As a general rule, establishments and transporters have to be registered by their national competent authority. Regulation 2019/2035 lays down rules for establishments keeping terrestrial animals and for the traceability of those animals within the Union. The app menus are not localized, and we're not interested in localizing those.To prevent the spreading of animal diseases, many aspects of keeping and moving small ruminants are regulated by Regulation (EU) 2016/429 of the European Parliament and of the Council (Animal Health Law, AHL) on transmissible animal diseases. The main app interface is already localized by Facebook. On macOS, you can change these in the System Preferences and you can even add your own keyboard shortcuts for menu items without a predefined keyboard shortcut. There will then no longer be any menus for the window, but you can access those from the Menu item in the menu bar icon menu. You can also remove Caprine from the Dock and task switcher by clicking Hide Dock Icon menu item from the menu bar icon. You can also toggle the Caprine window with the global shortcut Command Shift y. The icon will indicate when you have unread notifications and you can click it to toggle the Caprine window. You can enable Show Menu Bar Icon in the Caprine Preferences menu to have a Caprine icon in the menu bar. Click the menu item Caprine/ File → Caprine Settings → Advanced → Custom Styles and a CSS file will open up in your default editor. Custom stylesĪdvanced users can modify the colors/styles of Caprine. MacOS detects the language automatically. Users can select supported languages from Conversation → Spell Checker Language. Quick access to conversations from the Dock menu (macOS only)Ĭustom languages for spell-check (Not for macOS) For this, you'll need to go to the settings and click on Quit on Window Close. ![]() Note that you can change the behavior of Caprine so that the app closes when the window is closed. On Windows, click the tray icon to toggle the window. On Linux, right-click the tray icon and choose Toggle to toggle the window. ![]() On macOS, click the dock icon to show the window. Right-click the dock/tray icon and choose Quit to completely quit the app. When closing the window, the app will by default continue running in the background, in the dock on macOS and the tray on Linux/Windows. You can quickly disable receiving notifications from the Caprine/ File menu or the Dock on macOS. These settings are available under the Caprine/ File menu. You can choose to prevent people from knowing when you have seen a message and when you are currently typing. On macOS, you can toggle the window vibrancy effect in the View menu. You can prevent others from looking at who you're chatting with by enabling the “Hide Names and Avatars” feature in the “View” menu or with Command/Control Shift n. You can toggle dark mode in the View menu or with Command d / Control d. Windows Methodįor taskbar notification badges to work on Windows 10, you'll need to enable them in Taskbar Settings. Note: On some distributions Flatpak must be pre-configured manually. Then run it! About immutable Linux distributions:įedora Silverblue, Fedora Kinoite, EndlessOS, CarbonOS and other immutable distributions only support Flatpak and/or AppImage.* Note: deb-get is 3rd party software, not to be associated with apt-get. Visit Snapcraft and follow the instructions ![]() Visit Flathub and follow the instructions Or with Homebrew: $ brew install caprine Linux Distribution MacOS 10.12+ (Intel and Apple Silicon), Linux (圆4 and arm64), and Windows 10+ (64-bit) are supported.ĭownload the latest version on the website or below. However, we welcome contributions for improvements and bug fixes. Caprine is an unofficial and privacy-focused Facebook Messenger app with many useful features.Ĭaprine is feature complete. Alternatively, that also affects the skill of the player. As we go into this debate, the lighter paddles are enriched with control factors whereas the heavier paddles are prone to produce more power. The weight of the paddle also determines the “control” and “power” factors of the paddles. How do you want the paddle to experience in your hand, how do you want it to behave and how much pace should it generate? We can understand it as the “feel” of the paddle. Even though many experts agree that weight makes the pickleball either sleek or weak. In fact, it’s one of the top factors on which “how good or how bad a paddle is” are rated. And the best weight for the pickleball paddle is between 6.5 to 8.5 oz in which 90% top-leading pickleball paddles fall.īecause the weight is where the overall functionality of the paddles depends. Pickleball paddles weigh between 6 oz for the lightest graphite paddles to 14 oz for the heaviest wooden ones. What Is The Best Weight For A Pickleball Paddle? So if you find yourself craving for the advancements, just scroll down to the second last section of the article. Generally, these aren’t so compulsory but obviously, can customize your paddle as per your needs. You can consider additional features such as the price, control mechanism, spinning ability, surface technologies, edged or edgeless as the add-ons. However, it’s not restricted to look ONLY these. Paddle material: Pickleball paddles are built in either of the three materials i.e Graphite, Composite, Wood.Gripping mechanism: The grips available are 4 to 4.5 inches based on your hand measurement.Shape: The three shapes to choose from are Standard shape, Elongated, and tennis-like grip.Weight: The weight is a crucial factor that you can select between 6-12 oz.The four basic factors that one MUST not compromise and consider attentively are: 4 Important Factors To Consider Before Buying A Pickleball Paddle: So whether you are upgrading your equipment or buying it for the first time, be focused and make sure you aren’t missing any of these factors. weight, shape, gripping mechanism, and material. We’ve worked and tested out one of the best pickleball paddles and as a result we came through the four most important factors, i.e. However, one thing we can assure you is, there’s not a bundle of factors that you need to look out for, even if you want an “all-in-one” paddle, so don’t get fooled by the fuss about it everywhere. ![]() ![]() Following these upgrades, we can’t deny that it’s hard to choose the paddle most righteous for you unless you are fully aware of what truly matters in a paddle. The emergence of many new paddle brands giving rise to technological features and characteristics in paddles. How to choose a pickleball paddle? What factors to consider, and what to compromise? Some pickleball paddle has the best surface, some provide the magic spin, some are the comfiest to hold while others possess the most perfect core and this get’s everyone confused. ![]() Fill the donuts with lemon curd, jam, chocolate cream, whipped cream, any fruit jelly.VARIATIONS YOU CAN MAKE TO GLUTINOUS RICE FLOUR DONUTS You can serve mochi donuts just plain and simple as it is. Skip the addition of all purpose flour in the dough and make it completely using glutinous rice flour. They will sink at first and then float back to the top. Make sure the doughnuts don’t stick at the bottom of the pan. Store the cooked doughnuts in an airtight container at room temperature.Ħ. The doughnuts will have a slightly crispy outer layer when freshly cooked, but will turn soft after sitting at room temperature for some time.Ĥ. But don't add too much else the texture may vary.ģ. ![]() You can use as much or as little sugar as you want. The glutinous rice flour is essential in this recipe and can’t be substituted! Otherwise the texture won’t be right.Ģ. Use neutral cooking oil like canola, refined oil, vegetable oil or sunflower oil.ġ.Don't fry on high heat else the donuts wont get cooked inside.Fry the dughnuts in low to medium flame till it is crispy and golden.If you are looking for complete gluten free dessert, skip adding all purpose flour.You need glutinous rice flour for the chewy texture. Normal rice flour won't work in this recipe.Pinch small portion of the dough and roll it into smooth ball.įry the donuts in medium heat oil till crispy.Ĭoat the doughnuts in cinnamon sugar when it is still hot. ![]() Take all ingredients in a bowl, add hot water and knead it into a dough. I have to work on this recipe a little more and do little tweeks here and there to achieve that. I will try to create krispy kreme doughnuts soon at home. When i tasted this donuts i can taste a similar texture of donuts which we can get in "krispy kreme doughnuts" because of its super light texture. You have to use glutinous rice flour in this recipe, else it may not work. This donuts is super light, slightly chewy and has a sugary exterior and moist and pillowy interior. I made it immediately today and it tasted amazing. Luckily i had glutinous rice flour on hand which i bought in bulk for my butter mochi recipe. I searched for this recipe in google and found out that it is such a simple recipe. This recipe was suggested by one of my viewer. I came across this recipe when i was going through my to do list. Serving Suggestions Mochi Doughnuts Recipe ![]() ![]() The solution to reinvigorate the series? A prequel that charted the early days of Dante, a new antagonist in the form of his identical twin brother Vergil, and an arsenal of demonic tools that could be used to banish devilish foes back to the underworld. The follow-up added more characters, features, and refinements to the package, creating the definitive crossover of its time that saw it become a cult classic in the years after it was released.Īfter a lackluster follow-up in the form of Devil May Cry 2, Capcom went back to the drawing board for Dante's next demon-slaying adventure. Being an absolute menace was the driving force behind Burnout 3's success, with the rest of the game being racing bliss as you earned crashes and cash during your grand tour.īringing together many of the most popular characters from Capcom's and SNK's fighting games for a rematch, Capcom vs SNK 2 was one of the best 2D fighting games available on PS2 during the early 2000s. ![]() Crash Mode was the highlight of this arcade racer, a drive down Road Rage Boulevard as you put the pedal to the metal in an attempt to cause as much collateral damage as possible while you reveled in the slow-motion carnage. While Criterion's previous Burnout games had always skirted with turning your car into a destructive wrecking ball, Burnout 3 was the game that fully embraced a destruction derby flavor. Read on to discover which PS2 classics made the cut (in the alphabetical order). We're taking a look back at the best of the PS2 library, and across the console's monumental sales and the sheer volume of games released on it, we've narrowed the list down to the 25 best PS2 games. Whether you were looking for simulation driving at its very best, wildly imaginative adventure games, or thought-provoking journeys into mystery, the PS2 had it all. Sony's PlayStation 2 established a library of quality games during its run, building up a collection of software that has stood the test of time. ![]() Players control flight with little assistance other than a Stability Assist System (SAS) to keep their rocket oriented. Constructed craft can be launched from the space center's launch pad or runway to accomplish various tasks while avoiding partial or catastrophic failure (such as lack of fuel or structural failure). From the space center players can build various vehicles such as rockets, aircraft, spaceplanes, and rovers from a provided set of components. The player administers a space program operated by Kerbals, a species of small green humanoids, who have constructed a spaceport on their home planet of Kerbin. In-game Kerbals, Valentina Kerman and Jebediah Kerman, standing on the launchpad A sequel, Kerbal Space Program 2, was released in Early Access on February 24, 2023. Two expansions for the game have been released as downloadable content: Making History in March 2018 and Breaking Ground in May 2019. An Enhanced Edition was released for Xbox One and PlayStation 4 in January 2018, and for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S in September 2021 by Private Division, a publishing subsidiary of Take-Two Interactive. In May 2017, Squad announced that the game had been purchased by video game company Take-Two Interactive, who will help support Squad in keeping the console versions up-to-date alongside the personal computer versions. The game has garnered commendation from spaceflight industry figures such as NASA, ESA, science communicator Scott Manley, ULA CEO Tory Bruno, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, and Rocket Lab CEO Peter Beck. Popular mods have received support and inclusion in the game by Squad. Kerbal Space Program has support for user-created mods that add new features. The game was released out of beta on 27 April 2015. The first public version was released digitally on Squad's Kerbal Space Program storefront on 24 June 2011, and joined Steam's early access program on 20 March 2013. The game features a realistic orbital physics engine, allowing for various real-life orbital maneuvers such as Hohmann transfer orbits and orbital rendezvous. In the game, players direct a nascent space program, staffed and crewed by green humanoid aliens known as "Kerbals". Kerbal Space Program ( KSP) is a space flight simulation video game developed by Mexican studio Squad for Linux, OS X, Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One. ![]() I looked and saw it smiling, as it winked and flew away, I’m sure I heard it whisper, ‘We’ll meet again one day.’Ģ0. A butterfly came floating by, I thought I knew it’s face, it landed on my shoulder and spread its wings of lace. An Angel in the book of life, wrote down my baby’s birth and whispered as she closed the book, ‘too beautiful for earth’.ġ9. Along the path of memories, we walk with you each day and just how much we miss you, no words could ever say. Though our hearts are broken and your life was far too short, we thank you little brother/sister, for all the love you brought. Now in God’s arms, but always in our hearts. We know that you’re still with us, especially today, because we shared a closeness, even death can’t take away. Like fallen leaves, time slips by, but loving memories of you, will never ever die. Sunshine passes, shadows fall, but love and remembrance outlast them all. And in the middle a forget-me-not, to let you know we haven’t forgot. A bouquet of lilies we send to you, sprinkled with teardrops instead of dew. No verse can say, no flowers can repay, how much we lost, one year today. Love is forever and we give it to you, from your family who thought the world of you. Love is a smile, a tear and a touch, love says little, but means so much. You never complained, you never gave in, you fought a battle, you could not win. It seems so strange that those we need and those we love the best, are just the ones God calls away and takes them home to rest. If a broken heart could bring you back and tears could make you smile, then all our dreams would be complete and life would be worthwhile. I’d put my arms around you and whisper words so true, that living life without you is the hardest thing to do. If I could see you even for a day, maybe for a moment the pain would go away. For everyone you did your best, may God grant you eternal rest. ![]() You lived your life with little needs, full instead, of selfless deeds. There is a corner in my heart, that I keep just for you, as long as life and memories last, I will love and remember you. I tell myself you’re only sleeping and that I’m not alone, for God will come for me one day and take us both back home. That night as I lay sleeping, you gently slipped away, I never will get over that, I miss you more each day. You had a smile for everyone, you had a heart of gold, you left behind the memories, that we will forever hold. God saw the road was getting rough, the hill too hard to climb, he gently closed her weary eyes and whispered ‘Peace be thine’. ![]() The ANVIS 9 aviation NVGs have an adjustment range of 52 to 72 mm. In contrast to microscopes, the weight and bulk of night vision goggles (NVGs) and helmet-mounted displays (HMDs) are large factors for wearing comfort and usability. These devices can be designed to fit a large range of IPDs as factors such as size and weight of the adjusting mechanism are not overly critical. Viewing devices ĭevices such as stereo microscopes have small exit pupils, and adjustment for user IPD is necessary. The PD measurement is categorized under dispensing rather than eyewear prescription of the person whose eyes were tested, thus there is no obligation for PD to be provided on patient request. In both the UK and most of Canada (excluding British Columbia ), Purchasing glasses online can be a potential problem if the PD measurement isn't available. These tools have become more prevalent as online purchasing of eyewear became more popular. Some mobile apps have eliminated the need for a reference object to make accurate PD measurements by leveraging depth imaging and advanced algorithms now available on some mobile platforms. Web apps are used by a variety of online sellers of eyeglasses where an object of known size, such as a credit card, is needed to assist (size reference) the measurement process. Īs an alternative to having PD measured by an ECP, a variety of web and mobile ( Android and iOS) apps are now widely available. This type of instrument, which is commonly referred to as a pupillometer, albeit incorrectly, may also be used to verify PD measurements taken with a PD stick. Essilor Corneal Reflection Pupillometer ). This is traditionally done with a small ruler referred to as a "PD stick", but nowadays it is more likely done using a corneal reflex based instrument placed on the nose bridge and work by sighting the corneal reflection produced by an internally-mounted coaxial light source (e.g. Different methods for measuring exist but accurate measurement can usually be determined by an eye care professional (ECP) during an eye examination. Measurements are typically reported in millimeters. ![]() Pupillary distance measurement with iPad appīinocular PD measurements are done from pupil to pupil while monocular PD measurements are from either right or left pupil to center of the nose bridge. In some applications, when IPD is not correctly set, it can lead to an uncomfortable viewing experience and eye strain. Because instruments such as binoculars and microscopes can be used by different people, the distance between the eye pieces is usually made adjustable to account for IPD. ![]() The distinction with IPD is the importance of anthropometric databases and the design of binocular viewing devices with an IPD adjustment that will fit a targeted population of users. IPD is also used to describe the distance between the exit pupils or optical axes of a binocular optical system. IPD data are used in the design of such systems to specify the range of lateral adjustment of the exit optics or eyepieces. These viewing systems include binocular microscopes, night vision devices or goggles (NVGs), and head-mounted displays (HMDs). Whilst PD is an optometric term used to specify prescription eyewear, IPD is more critical for the design of binocular viewing systems, where both eye pupils need to be positioned within the exit pupils of the viewing system. įor people who need to wear prescription glasses, consideration of monocular PD measurement by an optician helps to ensure that the lenses will be located in the optimum position. Monocular PD refers to the distance between either the right or left visual axis to the bridge of the nose, which may be slightly different for each eye due to anatomical variations but always sums up to the binocular PD. Intermediate PD is at a specified plane in between distance and near. Near PD is the separation between the visual axes of the eyes, at the plane of the spectacle lenses, as the subject fixates on a near object at the intended working distance. Interpupillary Distance Classifications ĭistance PD is the separation between the visual axes of the eyes in their primary position, as the subject fixates on an infinitely distant object. Pupillary distance ( PD), more correctly known as interpupillary distance ( IPD) is the distance in millimeters between the centers of each pupil. ![]() Monocular PD can be measured during an eye test. ![]() Sharing what’s valuable in life means not just giving away material goods, but also time, attention, wisdom and energy - the things that create a strong, rich and diverse community. Words and attitudes can be painful weapons in the modern world, which is why a knight in shining armor exercises mercy in his or her dealings with others, creating a sense of peace and community, rather than engendering hostility and antagonism. More than bravado or bluster, today’s knight in shining armor must have the courage of the heart necessary to undertake tasks which are difficult, tedious or unglamorous, and to graciously accept the sacrifices involved.Ī knight in shining armor holds him- or herself to the highest standard of behavior, and knows that “fudging” on the little rules weakens the fabric of society for everyone. ![]() By combining these, we have created what we consider to be the seven knightly virtues of the modern code of chivalry: There were, however, several common themes found in these lists of knightly virtues. (And if you’ve read some version of a “true code of chivalry” on the Net or in a book somewhere, rest assured it was written sometime long after the Age of Chivalry was past.) Many people - from successful knights to contemplative philosophers - compiled lists of virtuous qualities, called the “knightly virtues,” which they felt defined chivalry. The spurs represented courage, and when a young man was knighted, it was sometimes said he had “won his spurs.” (The spur pictured belonged to a German knight of the 16th century.)Īlthough we often refer to the “code of chivalry,” in truth, there was no such thing as a uniform code of knightly behavior and attitude in the Middle Ages. By his death in 1916 one obituary referred to him as "the last of the dashing figures of the war between the states.Essential elements of today’s code of chivalry All of a knight’s virtues were symbolized by the equipment he used, and perhaps nothing was more symbolic than the knight’s spurs. The more we hear of him the prouder the Southern people may feel of such a knightly soldier." One writer, George Cary Ellington, described Mosby as a "gallant and chivalric spirit," while noting Mosby's modesty prevented him from acquiring "that boyish vanity which has distinguished most of the world's great cavalry leaders" (). In a January 1895 clipping, one article gushed about Mosby's military spirit "too restless to be totally confined to strict discipline. Mosby frequently told the story of a wounded young soldier on the battlefield - who refused water, instead instructing the bearer to take it to his colonel - as a "model of chivalry" and therefore worthy of emulation (Daniels, p.37).Īfter the war newspapers merely enlarged the myth surrounding Mosby. Blazer "passed anything that had been done in the Shenandoah campaign and recalled the days when Knighthood was in flower" (Memoirs, p.370). A skirmish fought late in the war between Mosby's men and Union soldiers under Capt. The tears and lamentations of the scene aroused our sentiments of chivalry, and we went in pursuit" (Memoirs, p.158). Mosby described chasing some Yankees, who reportedly rode into the small town of Middleburg, Va.: "Women and children came out to greet us - the men had all been carried off as prisoners. Allusions to classical figures also supported Mosby's claim as a part of a greater historical continuum. Support of his mother state Virginia urged Mosby to fight, but age-old examples of gallant knighthood reinforced his actions during the war. ![]() This fact, however, merely served to heighten the importance of creating a postwar example of Mosby to keep such notions of honor active. The close of the Civil War sealed off further possibility to actively uphold the chivalric code of honor. Others ascribed to this belief as well, especially after the war. Mosby tapped into an ancient, romantic heroic ideal through his daring wartime raids and self-conscious "virtuous" conduct. The Civil War, however, took place at a time when these notions of primal honor still survived. Modern times unfortunately provide few instances for this opportunity. To actively defend one's ethical code, one must be at war. In medieval times, the knight upheld society's honorable virtues. It is one in which a ritual, tragically common in the American South but at one time more widespread in the Western world, helped a community to overcome its fears and reassert its primal values" (Wyatt-Brown, p.3,4). It sprung, rather, from an ethic "deep in mythology, literature, history, and civilization. The code of honor did not exist solely within antebellum Southern culture. Chivalry and Mosby The Tradition of Chivalry |
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