![]() There are also Kewpie knock-offs made in Japan. Comments: There are many Kewpie competitors, all-bisques that resemble Kewpies.Price: This doll, approximately $200 to $300 in excellent condition due to size less for smaller examples.Manufactured originally by Borgfeldt, later by Joseph Kallus and by Jesco in the 1980s, plus many other companies. Characteristics: Doll is all-bisque. One-piece head/torso legs with arms jointed at shoulders.Marks: Sometimes a paper label this doll is marked "O'Neill" on the bottom of the feet.Size: 6 1/2 inches (comes in a great variety of sizes).Many examples can be found in the $75 to $200 range. However, more unusual models, especially those with original clothing, fine painting, or unusual modeling, will bring considerably more.Īll-Bisque Kewpie Doll, Designed by Rose O'Neill Market report: The glut of doll supply on eBay has caused lesser models of bathing beauty dolls to go down in price.Comments: A beautifully modeled doll, though it's unusual to find with the original costume.Dolls holding accessories have higher values. Price: Doll in perfect condition is around $500 to $700 with two fingers broken on a bent arm (as this doll has), $300 at auction. Some dolls made in a similar style have been found stamped "Bavaria," and others have accessories such as mirrors and parrots.The outfit is all-original and consists of 1930s Turkish harem-style fashion clothing with a green turban and beaded earrings. The doll has painted facial features, pink slippers, and a brunette mohair wig. Characteristics: Doll is a one-piece figure of an adult nude woman.Also, the trend towards little dolls of this size continues because collectors often run out of room for the big dolls after a period of collecting. Market report: Quality all-bisque antique dolls continue to trend upward in price as collectors realize their fine detailing.Plaster pates are often found on Kestner all-bisques. Comments: Exceptional and beautifully modeled and painted doll equal in quality to many larger Kestner dolls. ![]() The wig is original blonde mohair over plaster pate. The mouth is closed with an accent line between lips. The doll has glass sleep eyes, feathered brows, painted lashes, accented nostrils, and eye corners. Legs are also shapely with defined knees and tiny ankles. Torso is very shapely with a waist and defined navel. Arms are modeled in the bent position at elbows, cupped right hand and clasped left hand. Characteristics: Round-faced with swivel head.Marks: The doll is marked "1" on the head and torso. ![]() ![]() However, this does not always hold true where luxurious fabrics are used, and outfit construction is of excellent quality. Another generalization is that French fashion dolls in regional costumes sell for less than those in city or "town" costumes. An all-original outfit adds to the value of the doll. Notably, these are very early dolls such as Huret or others from the early 1860s.
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I mean surely a computer can’t make a mistake! Yeah they stand behind their product, but they do not guarantee that it is correct! Well unless you pay extra for their fancy audit service. I have used TurboTax for years however, after the debacle I have been dealing with, I will NEVER EVER even consider nor recommend this program to anyone! They sure don’t mind taking your money, but as soon as you call and say “hey, I think there is a glitch in your system which caused my taxes to be off by over 40K” they don’t want to hear any of it! Of course it can’t be the systems fault. All ended well, but overall not an enjoyable, week-long ordeal trying to obtain customer service. They are just too hard to connect with, although once I connected, the refund process went smoothly. I’ve used Turbo Tax in many previous years, but after all this I’m not sure I’ll use them anymore. If you reach Derrick, be sure to thank him. The longest part was waiting for someone to answer. If you’re calling about a credit, he’ll give you a refund # as well. When you call, have your incident ID # handy if you have one, as well as your order # from your receipt if you have one of those, too. Derrick was very professional about the situation and credited the $36.99 to my credit card with no hassle. I had an issue wherein I was charged $36.99 for a state tax return that I did not want to file. The number at which I finally reached them is 88, and a very pleasant young gentleman named Derrick (sp?) answered after about a 25 minute hold. ![]() I had an unusually, unexpectedly pleasant experience with Turbo Tax today. We asked if TurboTax checks returns for common errors before allowing the customer to file and the agent told us that was an option available in the software. That moved our call to a customer service representative. We thought that was the only function of the line until we pressed 0 twice. We called the TurboTax customer service line, but we were greeted with an automated system that wanted to check the status of our tax return. There is no customer service email address or form for TurboTax. If you need specific help for an audit or other tax problem, you can call customer service or access the forum where tax questions are answered for FREE. Both give the customer access to customer support and information on TurboTax software. You can choose to visit for customer support or for the main general website. Commerce Center PlaceTucson, AZ 85706 Official Website The following mailing address is for Intuit, the manufacturer of TurboTax software. That will connect you with customer service. If this is not the information you’re looking for, this phone number is not worth anything unless you press 0 twice. This line does offer customers the ability to access information on tax returns you’ve filed. The customer service department is open from 5 A.M. We’ve attempted to bypass these systems with every Intuit product we’ve reviewed, but we’ve yet to find out how customers can access a general customer service line. Without the incident number you cannot contact customer service. Intuit has a horrible system in place that forces customers to enter information on the support website to access a customer service phone number and incident number. Click here to leave a comment about your customer service experience. In order to find the contact information you’re looking for you have to search through the FAQs sections in case an answer has already been provided, but we’ll help fast track you to customer service. The support page for TurboTax is nothing more than a list of brief statements, questions and links. You can choose to file your taxes using the software or print out your tax forms and mail them as needed. The software connects your personal computer to the Internet for e-filing and online updates. TurboTax is a personal and business income tax filing software from Intuit. Contacting TurboTax Customer Service Center ![]() ![]() Jump Desktop Connect is a Shareware software in the category Miscellaneous developed by Phase Five Systems. With its user-friendly interface and seamless connection process, Jump Desktop Connect is a trusted solution for anyone looking to remotely access their computer anytime, anywhere. It supports multiple platforms including Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android, making it accessible on most devices. Jump Desktop Connect is designed for individuals and businesses alike, providing a reliable solution for remote work, IT support, and personal computer access. Once connected, users can navigate their remote desktop as if they were sitting in front of it, access files and applications, and even transfer files between their local and remote machines. Using industry-standard encryption and security protocols, Jump Desktop Connect ensures that all remote connections are safe and secure. With a simple download and installation process, Jump Desktop Connect allows users to securely access their home or work computer, regardless of their physical location. It surely won’t take long to get started.Jump Desktop Connect is a software application developed by Phase Five Systems that enables remote access and control of computers from anywhere in the world. Plus, it offers great dependability and hardly ever chokes even with a bad connection. Yes, it’s rather straightforward, consistent, and simple. Great experience with no networking skills: You don’t need to have any special networking knowledge to use this remote control mac utility.Feels like you’re actually at that computer even when you’re away from it. Preview every item of the machine’s desktop and easily interact with any elements. A VNC viewer you will actually like: Install the app on your Mac, connect and control any other computer while you’re outdoors.Snap access to other computers to help: Are you halfway across the country when emergencies arise? Can’t pop round and help a friend or family member out with their modern-day struggles? Accessing Macs, PCs, or any VNC servers thinkable is nearly effortless with Jump Desktop.If you wish, you can easily set Mac shortcuts on Windows or vice versa, if such a demand occurs. Adjust the settings to your likening, remap the keys in any way you want. Ultimate keyboard remapping: A keyboard remapping feature is a nice option for any avid Mac user.Basically, working on a remote computer won’t compromise your Mac’s performance in any way. Now, with the app constantly running on the go, it has little impact on your Mac’s battery. Little impact on your machine’s battery: Being nicely integrated into macOS, launching remote connections with this app made fast.You may choose to sign with a Google account or with any other email, thus linking your machines together. ![]() Alternatively, make any computer easily accessible by installing the satellite app called Jump Desktop Connect on it. Automatic setup for desktops: Use this comprehensive VNC/RDP client app to rapidly connect to RDP or VNC servers.Fully customizable: Configure your own shortcuts or use the built-in defaults. ![]() Seamlessly switch between computers without changing the way you use the keyboard. ![]() ![]() The next screen allows you to fine-tune how participants submit their responses. Limit your options to relevant responses to keep things simple. ![]() This is the perfect method to get precisely the information you want without pressuring your participants for extraneous details. Some polling tools provide more options, but don’t take Doodle’s simplicity for granted. On the next step, choose whether your Doodle poll’s recipients should pick a date and time, or whether you want to ask a multiple-choice question. Your message is more likely to be read when it’s short the nitty-gritty details can wait for the meeting itself. When scheduling a meeting, use the “Note” field to set expectations for what the meeting will cover. You can also add a location and a note to provide more context. No need to dress it up - meeting invitees, for example, might be annoyed if you name your poll “Guess what’s happening Tuesday!” Pick something descriptive and succinct to maximize the odds your participants will respond. Give your Doodle poll a title that tells your audience what to expect. ![]() Enterprise users get extras like custom billing and legal terms, 99.9% uptime, single sign-on, and guaranteed response time. The team level accommodates between 5 and 20 users, with costs ranging from $15 to $60 per month, and comes with Slack integration and priority support. The $6-per-month Pro plan comes with all that, plus custom logo integration, a personalized scheduling URL, and one-on-one meeting functionality. Doodle offers a free account, but you can upgrade to one of four premium plans if you want more features.Īt the starter level, which costs $4 per month, you get an ad-free experience, deadlines and reminders, improved meeting tracking, and Zapier integration. Once you enter your information, you can skip some of the repetitive data entry when building your Doodle poll. Your account lets you sync contact information and calendars, manage your polls, and keep track of responses. If you don’t have a Doodle account yet, start by signing up. Once you have a goal in mind, follow these easy steps to create a Doodle poll: Simply sign up, design your poll, and send it in a few short minutes. Fortunately for penny-pinchers and startups on a budget, you don’t have to pay anything to create a Doodle poll. Why not send a Doodle poll to see what your team thinks about potential venues for your company retreat? Wouldn’t it be nice if you knew in advance what questions your employees wanted you to answer before your next all-hands meeting?ĭoodle polls provide an easy way for users to solicit and collect information without combing through countless emails and manually adding responses to a spreadsheet. Using a Doodle poll, you can find a time that works for all project leaders to ensure full attendance.Īlthough many people only use Doodle polls to schedule meetings and avoid missed connections, this tool can do so much more. Nothing kills productivity like a meeting without a key stakeholder or decision-maker. No matter what information you need from your audience or colleagues, you can probably gather it using Doodle.ĭoodle users often use polls to find the best time to meet. As with all data-collecting tactics, preparation is key. While Doodle polls offer simple solutions for scheduling and more, you can’t dive in blind and expect optimal results. ![]() Not sure how to make a Doodle poll without missing a crucial step? Don’t worry you’re not alone. In this guide to making a Doodle Poll you’ll learn everything you need to start, setup and invite users create a Doodle Poll. Today we’re going to teach you everything there is to know about Doodle Poll. ![]() ![]() ![]() The parameter name is bracketed with "": e.g., when FITC and PE are compensated against each other, two new parameters named " " and " " will be created. ![]() Compensated samples have new parameters added to their list: for each fluorescence channel to be compensated, a new parameter is created. Each new compensation matrix is given its own color for easy recognition of which matrix has been applied to which sample(s). You can remove a compensation matrix by selecting Platform -> Compensate Sample -> Remove Compensation.Īny sample that has been compensated is marked with a blue bar next to the sample name in the workspace window. Note that a compensation matrix is generally valid only for samples collected during a single collection run! However, you can also edit the matrix using the "Edit/Save Matrix" option. To use that matrix in other workspaces, save the matrix to a file ("Edit/Save Matrix") and load the matrix file into the new workspace ("Load matrix"). You may subsequently apply that compensation matrix to other samples in the same workspace by selecting it from the menu. Once you have defined a compensation matrix, it is saved with the workspace. You may also view an example of the entire compensation process, as a tutorial. This is where the Compensation Wizard will save time and effort. If you need to generate another compensation matrix for other samples in the experiment, you can just repeat steps 2 through 4 as needed. Apply the matrix to the appropriate samples.Open the compensation window drag the positive and negative populations into the appropriate boxes or use the Compensation Wizard for extra flexibility.Define positive and negative gates for each fluorescence channel requiring compensation.Steps involved in compensation by FlowJo: It is important to remember that the negative population and positive population must share the same autofluorescence characteristics for compensation to be valid (i.e., don't use monocytes as a negative control for a lymphocyte stain if you are compensating a stain on fibroblasts, use an unstained fibroblast control). Ideally, you would use a stain that only labels a portion of the sample population, so that you have an unstained set of cells in each tube. Thus, you must collect samples that are singly-stained (as well as unstained) for each of the fluorescences that require compensation. To do this, you will select gates on positive and negative populations for each of these stain, and tell FlowJo to calculate the compensation matrix based on these stains. The remainder of the documentation below is NOT meant to teach you about compensation, simply how to use FlowJo to perform that function.įlowJo computes the compensation matrix on control samples much the way you would manually set the compensation. Also, there may be cases where the instrument is not capable of compensating between certain channels (for instance, to correct for the spillover between fluorescein and Cy5PE).įor a description of why compensation is necessary, the underlying concepts behind compensation, and some of the pitfalls of improper compensation, see the " Compensation: A perspective" by Mario Roederer (you need to be connected to a network to view this site). This may be necessary in cases where the compensation was inappropriately set during sample collection (although if the sample was over-compensated, then there is no recourse). FlowJo gives you the ability to compensate your data. ![]() ![]() ![]() Healthy late-night dinner ideas from foodiesĭebbie Shandel, executive vice president of food brand Carrington Farms, has two kids, including an 18-year-old hockey-playing son, so having a protein-packed dinner on the table is a must. Or, make some avocado toast, topping it off with chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, or hemp hearts. Pair it with one of the plant proteins highlighted here, like tofu or chickpeas. The fruit is full of healthy fats, fiber, and antioxidants, but even so, it's not enough for a dinner on its own-you definitely need some protein. Pairing your tofu with rice and an avocado is a way to hit these nutritional buckets while also ensuring the entire meal is easy on the stomach.Īvocado is another raw food Rissetto says is easy to digest. Tofu is a good source of protein, but you'll need to round it out with some fiber-rich foods and healthy fats to truly have a well-balanced late-night dinner. Meat can be tough for the body to break down, but Rissetto says tofu is much easier-and you don't even have to cook it if you don't have time. Their kitchen hacks prove it is possible to make a satisfying dinner with minimal effort, and in less time than it takes to scroll through Seamless or hit the drive-through. These are people who have made careers out of eating healthy-they aren't willing to sacrifice taste or nutritional value-but they're too busy to spend hours in the kitchen after work. Foodies, from respected chefs to execs at buzzy health food brands, share what they do when confronted with the late-night munchies. 1 hour 20 minutes Serves 4 Chicken Keema Curryįragrant Indian spices including turmeric, ginger and chilli make this a great recipe for a weekend supper with family or friends.But the intel doesn't stop there. Treat your family to this comforting chicken casserole that delivers on taste whilst being low-fat. Sweet from the butternut squash with the hint of salt from the bacon, this will become a family favourite. 40 minutes Serves 4 Baked fish, sweet potato chips and mushy peasĪ healthy twist on a take-away fish and chip supper 50 minutes Serves 4 Butternut Squash Risotto 45 minutes Serves 4 Souk Spiced Aubergines with California Walnuts, Pomegranate and Tahini Yoghurtīringing together warming spices, the creamy nuttiness of California walnuts, and powerful flavour of tahini, this mouth-watering dish perfectly showcases the flavour s of aubergine and pomegranate. 40 minutes Serves 6 Baked Peppers with Rice, Chicken & California Walnutsįrom the sweet flavours of the roasted red pepper contrasted with tender pieces of shredded chicken and mushrooms, this recipe is perfect for a weekend lunch or a quick mid-week dinner. 1 hour 15 minutes Serves 4 Spicy Lemon Garlic Cous Cous and Bean Stuffed Peppersįull of wonderful flavours and textures, these vegan heart-healthy stuffed peppers are a perfect mid-week supper. ![]() This warming dish is the ultimate plant-based comfort food. ![]() ![]() Using tofu instead of paneer cheese provides a heart-healthy twist to this classic Indian dish and also makes it dairy-free and vegan-friendly too! 35 minutes Serves 6 Roasted Pumpkin Macaroni 60 minutes Serves 6 Mutter Paneer with a Twist Make in one batch then freeze any leftovers. Simple, wholesome ingredients combine to make a brilliant dahl recipe. All the recipes you need for heart-healthy dinners and family suppers! Mung Dhal with Spinach ![]() ![]() Wendelin Stark, a Swiss Science and Technology University professor, created the pulsing heart alongside doctoral student Nicholas Cohrs and other researchers by using a wax casting technique. While the 3D-printed heart is a promising prototype, it can only beat continuously for 30-minute periods. The printed heart also weighs approximately the same as a natural human heart. ![]() The 3D-printed heart consists of a soft implantable material, possesses right and left ventricles and can pump liquids resembling blood. In Switzerland, researchers at ETH Zurich created a silicone-based heart using 3D printing technology. Some of the most notable innovations in artificial heart technology include the following. Future of Artificial Heart TechnologyĪrtificial heart technology continues to advance, with researchers creating innovative, state-of-the-art prototypes for testing. Some mechanical heart recipients have returned to daily activities and even work. The primary goal with a mechanical heart is to provide an effective, safe system, allowing recipients to enjoy an improved quality of life. In some cases, doctors have used mechanical hearts if a patient does not qualify for heart transplantation. Additionally, a mechanical heart may be beneficial for cardiogenic shock recovery following heart surgery or for patients who experience chronic heart failure and are awaiting a heart transplant. Health providers may use a mechanical heart to resuscitate a patient following cardiac arrest. ![]() In most cases, surgeons only place mechanical hearts when maximal medical management has proven ineffective. VADs can support the left or right ventricle, allowing the whole heart to remain within the body. To place a mechanical heart, a surgeon will need to remove the patient’s ventricles. These machines can assist or replace the heart’s pumping action for extended periods without causing excessive damage to blood components. Mechanical HeartĪ mechanical heart includes ventricular assist devices and total artificial hearts. With a heart-lung machine, a cardiac surgeon can perform open-heart surgery to repair blocked arteries, valves and more. When the patient’s heart does not need to pump, it can stop if the heart-lung machine operates. To achieve this, the artificial heart will need 1.3 gallons or more of blood pumped each minute. The blood pumped into the arteries can sustain life even at the most distant body parts and the organs with extensive requirements, including the kidney, brain and liver. The oxygenator helps add oxygen to the blood while removing excess carbon dioxide. The heart-lung machine delivers blood from the veins and redirects it through tubing into the artificial lunger, also known as the oxygenator, and then returning the blood to the body. The heart-lung machine is a medical device that uses a pump to maintain adequate oxygenation and blood flow during heart surgery. There are two types of artificial hearts, including the heart-lung machine and the mechanical heart. Current Artificial Heart TechnologyĪn artificial heart is a device that maintains oxygen and blood circulation throughout the body. This shortcoming prevented the Jarvik 7 from being a viable long-term artificial heart transplant. The Jarvik 7’s primary design flaw was that it required a bulky pneumatic console, meaning the patient could not leave the hospital. Unfortunately, the third artificial heart recipient died from surgical complications including blood loss, and the subsequent recipients lived for 10 and 14 months after surgery. The second recipient of an artificial heart lived for 620 days following heart surgery. Unfortunately, Clark only lived for 112 days following the artificial heart transplant. At age 25, Jarvik received widespread credit and fame for the device that bore his name.īefore the 1982 heart transplantation surgery, the Jarvik 7 underwent rigorous clinical trials. Kolff regularly named the artificial hearts after those who worked on them, leading to the Jarvik 7, an artificial heart prototype. Robert Jarvik, who he hired for his study team working on creating artificial organs. He joined the University of Utah team in 1967 and continued his work on artificial heart technology. ![]() Surgeons performed the first successful permanent synthetic heart procedure in 1982 on a 61-year-old Barney Clark at the University of Utah.įor this first artificial heart surgery, Kolff led the team of surgeons. Willem Johan Kolff began his groundbreaking research into developing a heart-lung machine and artificial heart, developing the first heart-lung machine in 1956. Understanding the history of artificial technology and where we currently stand can help you understand the future of artificial heart technology. While there is no permanent artificial heart technology, continuing updates and advancements show promise. Over the years, artificial heart technology has continued to grow in popularity and success. ![]() ![]() ![]() Due to the fact that the title city is in winter, the whole thing looks a bit different, and the omnipresent snow enhances the impression of being in a truly post-Soviet metropolis. The add-on was developed by the authors of the original, the independent studio Atom Team, and does not require the basic version of the game to work. New features introduced by the creators also include character abilities and perks, which can be used during exploration, dialogues and in the course of turn-based battles with enemies.ĪTOM RPG: Trudograd is based on the technology that powered the basic version of the game. 6.34GB Trudograd is a comprehensive expansion to the post-apocalyptic RPG released in 2018 under the title ATOM RPG. As you leave, there will be several opportunities for side quests if you explore the area. Which path we choose affects not only the protagonist, but also the situation in the city. Child Support A Strange Request The hotel you are in is in the Trudograd Outskirts. 22 years ago the USSR and the Western Bloc destroyed each other in a nuclear inferno. It is inspired by classic cRPG titles of the past, such as early Fallout, Wasteland and Baldur’s Gate series. Tasks commissioned by them (both pushing the plot forward and side quests) can be completed in a variety of ways. Trudograd is a stand-alone story expansion to Atom RPG - a turn-based roleplaying game set in post-apocalyptic Soviet Union. Descripción general Complementos Logros ATOM RPG: Trudograd is a turn-based post-apocalyptic roleplaying game, which continues the story of ATOM RPG as a stand-alone sequel/expansion, and follows the traditions set by classic cRPGs such as the early Fallout and Wasteland titles. ![]() The add-on gives us a vast city in the winter version, which is inhabited by new characters equipped with individual personalities. Still, the creators encourage you to check out the base game first and only then play the expansion pack.ĪTOM RPG: Trudograd allows you to both create a new character and use the protagonist you had in the original by importing a saved game state. His task is to find a way to deal with the danger from outer space threatening the rest of humanity.ĭespite the fact that the story presented in the described supplement continues the threads started in the basic version of the game, the knowledge of the original shouldn't be necessary because the authors took care to properly acquaint players new to the topic with the presented world. The player finds himself in the title post-Soviet city, which survived the nuclear war that took place almost a quarter of a century ago. The action of ATOM RPG: Trudograd takes place two years after the events presented in the original. It is said that the untouched depths of this city hold a mythical weapon which might soon become the only saving grace of the dying world. Trudograd is a comprehensive expansion to the post-apocalyptic RPG released in 2018 under the title ATOM RPG. A direct continuation of ATOM RPG, in which you will get to travel to Trudograd, a snowy post-apocalyptic megapolis that survived the destructive nuclear war and now stands tall among the wastes. ![]() ![]() The even beam, the ability for it to handle a HID bulb, and it’s appearance, all contribute to making the projector headlight design superior to that of the reflector headlight bulb. It’s clear that the projector headlight is superior, for low beams especially. The beam often has intense and weak spots in the beam.Most reflector headlights use a halogen bulb which puts out less hight than an HID. Because the light output is a less controlled, high output light sources are not used with this design.Light output is less controlled and the low beam cutoff for oncoming traffic is less distinct.It consists of a light source (headlight bulb) that is situated in the middle of the reflector cup. ![]() Reflector headlight use an even more simple design. Most like it or prefer it, but there are some that don’t. The light output looks different than that of a reflector headlight.A brighter headlight bulb provides a better night driving experience. Because of the distinct cutoff, projectors can handle a brighter headlight bulb, namely high intensity discharge (HID) bulbs. Distinct cutoff of low beams, which keeps oncoming traffic from being blinded.Even distribution of light with little to no “hot spots” or intense and weak spots.When the high beams are engages, the solenoid drops the cutoff shield out of the way allowing all of the light the pass through, giving you full light output, or in other words, your high beams. The cutoff that you see above is for the low beams. The solenoid controls the high and low beams. Which leads me to the next component of the headlight, which is the solenoid. Without the cutoff shield, you’d get a more round light output shape, similar to a flashlight. You’ll probably recognize this, but here is a shot of the distinct barrier that a cutoff shield produces: The cutoff shield creates a distinct light barrier so that the light coming out of the headlight is concentrated out and down, and keeps the light from exiting out and up, which would blind oncoming traffic. The headlight manufacturers tune the headlights so that you get an exceptional experience. The lens is used to throw the light in a very precise and even manner. If the magnifying glass is held too closely, or too far away, the light spreads and the leaf doesn’t burn. If you line things up just right with the sunlight and a dry leaf, the magnifying glass lens will concentrate the sunlight to a fine point and the leaf will begin to burn and smoke. If you’ve ever been 9 years old, you know that when you take a magnifying glass outside on a sunny day you can have some fun. ![]() The distance the light source and reflector are from the lens determine the intensity and dissipation or concentration of the light.Īn easy way to wrap your head around this is to compare this to a handheld magnifying glass. The lens bends, spreads or concentrates the light. It’s a reflective half-sphere that throws the light from the light source in a specific direction. The reflector portion is similar to what you see in a flashlight. ![]() |