![]() The whole dial ensemble is tied off with two other features. At a hurried glimpse, they don’t seem particularly interesting look closer, though, and you suddenly realise that all three are finished with a beautifully surreptitious, concentric pattern that looks like something out of a Japanese Zen Garden.Īnd being an El Primero, there is, of course, a silvery tachymeter scale, located on the inner bezel ring with a contrasting black open minute track located inside that. Then there’s the three quintessential, recessed, multi-coloured sub-dials located at three, six and nine o’clock, which display a 30-minute totaliser, 12-hour totaliser and running seconds, respectively. Likewise, when the highly polished, multifaceted beveled hour indices and handset (which both feature Super-LumiNova) catch the light in just the right way, they positively beam, almost glowing with a white-hot aura. The radially brushed, sunburst silver base begins its dance, especially in direct sunlight. In the metal, though, it’s a different story. ![]() Which is surprising, because when you see stock photos of it on the website, it’s easy to think that it looks a tad busy. I’m not going to beat around the bush with this one – the dial of the Zenith Chronomaster El Primero 38mm is pure horological sex … it’s that good. ![]() But before it did, I was fortunate enough to temporarily purloin the stainless steel chrono, Ref.03.2150.400/69.C713 for a IN-DEPTH review, and these were my impressions. Sadly, a few short days later, it had to go back to Zenith. So, why am I telling you all this? And what’s it got to do with the Chronomaster El Primero 38mm? Well, in case you still haven’t seen the above video, Time+Tide’s fearless leader, Andrew McUtchen, was given this watch by Zenith to wear on the show.
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Not sure how I feel about the subscription option.Īlternatively, monthly subscriptions from $23 - $109 are also on offer. Along with this, weve stood behind these pieces o. For some software, subscription has worked out for me but for others it's forced me to switch over to competing products that offer a perpetual license. For years we have been working with Flash and Anime Studio, as evidence by the tutorials on this channel. Since I don't use Toon Boom as regularly at home, subscription will probably discourage me. But for now TB is still offering perpetual licenses as well. But then again, in some ways (see below,) I think the TB products are a bit overpriced, so maybe subscription makes more sense? I dunno. Yes, I'm curious to see what the next version of ASP will bring too. In some significant ways, ASP is actually more advanced than TB, most notably with its the IK and constraints system. TB has a very simple IK system for cutouts but their advanced deformers do not support IK at all-for me, this is probably the single most frustrating thing about rigging and animating in TB. On the other hand, TB has the edge when it comes to creating FBF animations. Herbert123 wrote:Last time I worked with Toonboom it forced the animator to work with animation curves in a separate keyframe window. ![]() I believe it did not offer a full animation curve window. I'm currently using Harmony at work and, yes, to me that appears to be the case. I think there's a lot to appreciate about Harmony, especially when it comes to FBF drawing, but for cut-out style animations I'm finding it can surprisingly 'basic' (this is strictly a personal opinion of course.) The motion graph, for example, is very simple compared to motion graphs I've used in other programs, and in some cases you need to drill down a bit to access them. I think this is because the workflow behind the program appears to be designed for animators coming from a 'analog' background, and maybe there's some resistance to making the ui and workflow 'too digital'. But because of this approach, Artist's who have long used other digital animation programs (notably 3D animators,) may view parts of the workflow as a step backwards. I could be wrong about that but, as I said earlier, this is only my personal impression so far. Here's an example: if you're using any of the advanced deformer modules for rigging (bones, curves, etc.,) there is no IK available, only FK. This makes animating walks and other motions where I need to 'pin' something, more of a manual process than I'm used to. ![]() The software was distributed by E Frontier until 2007, when it was acquired by Smith Micro and renamed Anime Studio, as a marketing companion for the former Manga Studio. Toon Boom Studio (and Anime Studio Debut 6 and Anime Studio Pro (Although all three programs use the Flash file. To animate a character walking, I've had to detach the legs and rig the each limb from the ground up, and to animate the walk, I need to visually align the end of the thigh to the hips, more or less on a frame-by-frame basis. The software was originally developed under the name 'Moho' in 1999 by Mike Clifton at Lost Marble. ![]() Depending on how far your TV and Chromecast are located from your home’s router, you may be better off keeping the device connected to one band over the other. Step 4: Is there still Wi-Fi trouble? Each Chromecast product (save for the first generation) supports both 2.4GHz and 5GHz network bands. Just make sure the extender supports your Chromecast - HDMI 2.0 at least, for the 4K Chromecast, for example. Doing so may be enough to improve the range of your device and allow for a better Wi-Fi connection. If you’re having Chromecast issues, try using the extender to push the Chromecast outside the back of your TV set. While it’s nice to be able to nestle your device out of sight, the Chromecast may not be in range to receive enough Wi-Fi handshaking. Step 3: If there are still network issues, you may want to try an HDMI extender, which you can easily find at online retailers like Amazon. What is Google TV? Here’s everything you need to know Headphones not working? Common issues and how to fix them Once your Chromecast reboots, grab your phone and try casting an app. Unplug all your gear, plug it back in, then wait for your network to restore itself. ![]() In this case, that’s your Chromecast, router, and modem (if standalone). Step 2: The next step in troubleshooting Chromecast network issues is to try a simple disconnect/re-connect of all devices in the chain. If other devices in your house are able to connect without issue, then proceed to the next step. You may be experiencing a temporary Internet outage. Step 1: First, check that other devices in the house are able to access the internet and use the Wi-Fi without problems. Whatever the prevailing symptom, the cause can usually be traced to some kind of network issue. Perhaps you’ve encountered one of several buffering screens when trying to stream your favorite show. You may have noticed your Chromecast video looking tiled and spotty. Image used with permission by copyright holder Chromecast isn’t connecting to Wi-Fi In this guide, we’ve rounded up some of the most common Chromecast issues and what you can do to go about troubleshooting and fixing each one. Once in a while, you may notice connectivity issues, glitches with your phone, and other small problems that prevent you from using your Chromecast successfully. It's available in HD and 4K flavors (at $30 and $50, respectively), comes with a physical remote, and a customized home page based on your viewing history - putting it on par with similar Roku and Apple TV competitor devices.Įven if you've managed to set up the Chromecast without a hitch, like all modern tech, Google Chromecast issues can happen. While older Chromecast models are still available, Google's latest, the Chromecast with Google TV, still holds tried and true. ![]() Change the password for my account for that website and of all other websites where I use that same passwordĪ: The correct answer is 3.Change the password of my account for that website.Q5: What should I do after I learn about a data breach of a website? Choose the best answer. If you want to learn more about why password reuse is a bad idea, read this article. If you reuse passwords across different sites a hack of one website can result in attackers using this stolen username and password to gain access to your accounts for another website. Q4: Is it considered safe to use the same complex password on all websites?Ī: The correct answer is 2. More tips on how to know when an account is hacked can be found in this and this blog. The best practices are to only change your password when there's proof or suspicion that your account might be hacked. Only when there's proof or suspicion of compromiseĪ: The correct answer is 5.Q3: How often should I change a password? All of the passwords are weak and already leaked in data breaches. ![]() Q2: Which of the following is a weak password?Ī: The correct answer is 4. Attackers use these in wordlists to crack passwords or to gain access to existing sites for which you use this password. 1qaz2wsx seems random but it's the first 2 columns of a qwerty keyboard and also commonly used. starwars is not random and a commonly used password. This is a random password and thus the most secure one of the 3. CPPIB builds their portfolio for all Canadians to be resilient and targets a seven per cent or more return in the long run with lower risk.Q1: Which of the following three is the strongest password?Ī: The correct answer is 3. You won’t need to care if only five stocks are doing all the lifting to markets and your portfolio is loaded up on dividend payers having a bad year. For yield-based investors, covered call strategies offer some tax efficiencies from foreign exposures too.īy creating a “core and explore “portfolio that suits your personal needs, it won’t matter that dividend stocks globally are down this year as we see in CYH (iShares Global Monthly Dividend). If you are a taxable investor (non-registered), you might want to get that core exposure with Horizon’s total return ETFs. There are a few ways to get this low-cost exposure with one ETF (ZEQT, VEQT, XEQT) in Canada. Core holdings include main indexes like the S&P 500, S&P TSX, MSCI EAFE (international developed markets x-U.S.), MSCI Emerging Markets. This way, a significant portion of an investor’s portfolio will always track market returns. Many investors should consider structuring their portfolios to capture core market cap exposure while exploring for what they need to meet their longer-term needs and goals. Canada has very little of either, and a lot more speculative companies, which compounds the challenge for stable returns. For example, DIY dividend-focused investors tend to have a concentration in Canada (for CRA tax benefits), dividends and speculative stocks (think SPACs, mining and marijuana to name just a few) and have much less in growth areas like technology and consumers. We can look to what Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) is increasingly doing for a guideline of what you should consider. This should not be a surprise to investors.īuilding a long-term portfolio that will be resilient in most markets is not just about dividends or yields, but it needs to include multiple assets classes and increasingly alternative types of returns. The remainder of the S&P 500 is showing EPS declines on average, with energy being the biggest drag. The largest five stocks are driving most of the profit growth for the S&P 5 (not a typo) this year. ![]() The 6.8 SPC and the 6.5 Grendel have a larger case head than the 5.56mm NATO cartridge, so a new bolt was required for the host carbine. The adaptation of the 6.8 Remington Special Purpose Cartridge (SPC) and 6.5 Grendel into the AR platform were mildly successful however, they fell short of the mark in several key areas. The search for a host cartridge had begun.Īttempts to integrate new calibers into the AR platform were nothing new to the shooting community. However, Silvers was not dismayed, and he returned to AAC to begin work on a new cartridge that would meet all these needs. Both supersonic and subsonic varieties of ammo needed to be functional for long-range shots as well as close-quarters battle, respectively.The new rifle cartridge needed to be compatible with short-barreled rifles (SBR, barrels under 16”) and be completely functional with a suppressor/silencer.It had to shoot 30 caliber bullets and mimic the ballistic performance of the 7.62x39mm Soviet round.The cartridge case head must be the same as 5.56mm NATO so a bolt change was not needed.The rounds needed to fit into a standard STANAG AR-pattern magazine and maintain a 30-round ammo capacity.However, there were some other requirements that this customer needed as well: Something along the lines of the 7.62x39mm Soviet round fired through the AK-47. Overall, some special forces units were unhappy with the stopping power that the 5.56 NATO and the 9mm (used in several SMGs) offered during close-quarters combat and he wanted something that had more “oomph”. With the widespread adoption of the 5.56x45mm NATO cartridge (civilian ammo designation: 223 Remington) for the M4 carbine, US troops were having to use the round for both long-range and close-quarters combat. The unnamed military customer came to him with a problem that Silvers was eager to solve. The development of the 300 AAC Blackout (designated 300 BLK by SAAMI) rifle cartridge began in 2010 when Robert Silvers of the Advanced Armament Corporation (which was later acquired by Remington) was approached by a member of the US Military “dark ops” community. What is 300 AAC Blackout? The Dark Ops Wishlist Given Form Grab those PMAGs and Aimpoints because we are about to blast away at 300 Blackout vs 556! ![]() In this article, we will compare the new-to-the-scene 300 Blackout to the tried-and-true 5.56mm NATO in this high-velocity AR-15 shootout. Or does the stalwart performance of the 5.56 continue to dominate with its long-range prowess, muzzle velocity, and stopping power? It is a potent combination that many shooters have declared superior to the 5.56mm NATO round.ĭoes the ballistic performance of the 300 BLK warrant widespread adoption of the cartridge by the military, law enforcement, and civilians? ![]() However, some shooters wanted more out of their AR platform, they wanted the ability to shoot a 30-caliber bullet without switching over to the AR-10 and 308 Winchester.Įnter the 300 AAC Blackout, the successful marriage of 7.62x39mm terminal ballistics with the modularity of the AR platform. It has been the ammo issued to our frontline soldiers for over a generation and has seen combat on 5 continents in the hands of the U.S. The 5.56mm NATO round has been the gold standard AR-15 cartridge for well over 60 years. ![]() Takes a screenshot (saved in Capture folder), also works in the front-end. Saves a snapshot of the current state of the map. Map snapshots are saved in PNG format, are named map NNNN.png and are stored in User\SavedLevels\Capture under your main W:A folder. Minimize the game, also works in the front-end. Locks the view on the active worm permanently disable by pressing Home again. ![]() Toggles camera to automatically follow things. On top of preventing the camera from automatically following things, also prevents mouse movement doing it disable by disabling Scroll Lock.Ĭycle through above-worm information displays. Toggle opacity of above-worm information displays.ĭisplays thought bubble above selected worm. Replays the last shot (when pressed immediately afterwards). Some of the replay controls (listed below) are enabled. ![]() Set on Min Bounce (for Grenades and Cluster Bombs). Set on Max Bounce (for Grenades and Cluster Bombs). Set fuse (for weapons with an adjustable fuse). With "RubberWorm extended fuses/herds", 1 - 0 is supported (where 0 is 0 seconds). With "RubberWorm extended fuses/herds", 1 - 0 is supported (where 0 is 10 cows).Īdditional controls during Replay Playback and Instant Replaysįast-forwards to the start of the next turn or to the end of an instant replay. Restarting playback will cause it to start from this point. Restart the replay from the beginning or from the bookmark set with the M key. Removes any bookmark that might have been set. Pauses playback, or advances one frame at a time if already paused. ![]() The default document seems pretty low resolution and I wanted to increase the size of it, but I had no idea where to do that after poking around the app for a minute or so. It's sluggish compared to most of the other programs I've tried. Pinching/zooming/panning is amazing at 60fps, but drawing on the page is like 30fps or lower. Even pressing hard with my pen, it was never 100% opaque. The free brushes don't showcase anything that makes me think, "Wow I gotta buy this!" The pencil was more like a really really faint airbrush? The outliner pen is 1px, but it's so faint and unusable. I couldn't access any brush settings at all. The interface is nice and tablet-friendly, but I feel like the free version has a lot of features and parameters that I'd like to test out before purchasing the full version. The pinch-to-zoom and rotate is probably the best of all the programs I've tried. I just installed and tested the free version again just so I could reply. I'm going to keep testing it out for the 2 week trial, but I have a feeling I'll probably end up buying it after the trial is done. This program is exactly what I was looking for and I'm stoked about trying out different techniques on it. The infinite canvas is AMAZING! Also the best pencil tool I've used. I downloaded it yesterday and I drew on my SP6 nonstop for a few hours which I haven't done since I bought it. I honestly began to regret my purchase of the SP6 because I was looking for that quick, rapid-fire tablet experience of Procreate and just couldn't get it.įinally came across Leonardo and was glad to hear it was being developed (still in beta) with Surface/Windows tablet devices in mind. I'd get frustrated using it and got hung up on trying do simple things like brush-size or adjusting pressure settings. I liked Krita the most because of its performance and brush engine, but it was very much a desktop application and not the best interface in tablet-mode. ![]() I tried several programs (Sketchable, Sketchbook Pro & Regular, Krita, Photoshop, etc.) and while they all had their pros, I felt like their cons didn't make the experience as enjoyable as I had hoped.
![]() Remove the bottles from the water bath and let them cool before storage. Monitor the temperature carefully to avoid overheating or under-pasteurisation. Heat the water to a specific temperature (usually around 165☏ or 74☌) and maintain it for a recommended duration (typically 10-15 minutes). Submerge the filled bottles with MCA caps in a water bath. There are various pasteurisation methods available, but we will focus on two common options: Pasteurisation is a critical step to eliminate harmful microorganisms and extend the shelf life of the apple juice. ![]() Once filled, move the bottles to the next stage of the process. Maintain a steady pace to prevent spillage or overflowing.Ĩ. For the bottles with twist-off caps, leave a small headspace to accommodate the cap.ħ. For the bottles with MCA caps, ensure the caps are securely placed on top after filling.Ħ. Start the filling process, allowing the machine to dispense the correct volume of apple juice into each bottle.ĥ. Adjust the filling machine settings based on bottle size, desired fill level, and juice consistency.Ĥ. Connect the apple juice supply to the filling machine, ensuring a smooth and uninterrupted flow.ģ. Ensure the filling machine is clean and calibrated according to the recommended specifications.Ģ. Follow these steps to fill the bottles with apple juice:ġ. Position the filling machine in a clean and organised area. Allow the bottles to air dry or use a bottle drying rack. Sterilise the bottles by soaking them in a sanitising solution and rinse them with clean water. Ensure there is no residual dirt, debris, or bacteria that may contaminate the juice during filling and storage. Thoroughly clean and sanitise the glass bottles, MCA caps, and twist-off caps to maintain a hygienic environment. Quality control tools: Such as a hydrometer or pH meter to measure juice parameters. Sanitising agents: Use food-grade sanitisers approved for beverage production.Ħ. Pasteurisation equipment: Consider using a hot water bath or a steam pasteuriser, depending on your production capacity and budget.ĥ. Filling machine: Invest in a reliable, food-grade filling machine suitable for liquid products like apple juice.Ĥ. Apple juice: Choose high-quality juice, preferably pasteurised and free from additives or preservatives.ģ. Glass bottles with MCA caps and twist-off caps: Ensure they are clean, sanitised, and in good condition.Ģ. To get started, gather the necessary equipment and ingredients:ġ. Step 1: Equipment and Ingredients Preparation Let's dive into the step-by-step process. Filling and pasteurising apple juice correctly ensures its safety, longevity, and preservation of flavour. If you are considering producing and packaging apple juice in glass bottles with both MCA (Metal Crown Aluminum) caps and twist-off caps, this article will guide you through the process. ![]() Apple juice is a refreshing and popular beverage enjoyed by people of all ages. Astronomers have noted that the mass of spiral galaxy is related to its rotation rate. Since they are so bright (sometimes exceeding the brilliance of an entire galaxy) they can be seen much farther than individual stars and distance can be obtained through the distance modulus by comparing the apparent magnitude to the known absolute magnitude. Type Ia supernovae tend to be caused by the same series of events and all tend to be the same absolute magnitude. The technique can be used for a few nearby galaxies, but is limited because outside of a few nearby galaxies, individual stars cannot be seen. Several other techniques for determining distances beyond our Milky Way Galaxy: The processes above are useful for determining distances within the Milky Way Galaxy. This again is compared to the apparent magnitude of the stars and the distance determined by the distance modulus relation. ![]() Main Sequence fitting is a process related to "spectroscopic parallax" that compares the Hertzsprung -Russell (HR) diagram of the stars in a star cluster, with a calibrated HR diagram to determine absolute magnitude.If we know the luminosity or absolute magnitude, we can compare that to the observed brightness to deduce mathematically the actual distance by the distance modulus. Thus, if we can identify a star as being a G2 from its spectrum, then we know its luminosity, because we know that it is essentially the same as the Sun's. More specifically, all G2 normal stars (such as our Sun) have approximately the same luminosity. All B-type normal stars are like all other B-type normal stars. That is, all G-type "normal" (non-Giant) stars are like all other G-type stars. That is, if we know the spectral type of a "normal" star, we know its luminosity (actual total energy output at all wavelengths). Spectroscopic parallax and related techniques based on spectral classification and the HR diagram (below).(Other stars with a similar relationship are the RR Lyra variables.) The specific equation is known as the "distance modulus." This is most useful for finding distances to stars clusters of which the Cepheid is a part. ![]() By then comparing the known brightness to the apparent brightness, the distance can be found by applying the inverse square law. By observing the star's period, we know its luminosity (which is directly related to another quantity called "absolute magnitude". Luminosity is a measure of how bright the star truly is at all wavelengths. It turns out that the period is related to the star's absolute magnitude or luminosity. They vary in brightness from brightest to dimmest to brightest in certain time periods. Cepheids are stars whose total brightness (luminosity) varies with specific periods.
![]() EASYPHP can't be used to host websites.Ĭlick on the given link to know more about EASYPHP: 3.EASYPHP is portable means it allows us to download as well as save files on an External Drive or USB.It is an easy-to-update, easy-to-use as well as easy-to-extend platform.It provides a complete ready-to-use development environment.It supports multiple server technologies such as Python, Ruby, Perl, PhpMyAdmin, Apache, Nginx, and more.It allows us to runs projects from anywhere on our computer.EASYPHP is a beginner-friendly tool for development.It also allows us to run a web server on our computer and local environment before making it live.Ī list of Pros of EASYPHP is given below. EasyPHP provides a secure package that allows us to install Apache, MySQL, PHP, PhpMyAdmin, database manager, and other development tools on a single machine. ![]() It easily works with applications like WordPress, Joomla, as well as Drupal. It mainly focuses on the coding part to make dynamic web applications. ![]() It is the best web server tool created by Rob McCool in 1995. EASYPHPĮASYPHP is one of the best XAMPP alternatives.
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