![]() ![]() We were pretty surprised at how far off from standard sizing these sandals felt. It's worth noting that we recommend going up a full size in this shoe. Even after 8 straight hours of wearing these sandals, we didn't experience any blistering or chafing. In fact, our editor said she felt energized in them and was able to walk for longer distances pain-free than she can in her usual Birkenstocks. ![]() Our feet felt supported all day long in these shoes. And though they felt firm while we walked in them, that didn't detract from their level of comfort. We realized pretty quickly during testing that these shoes are made for those with narrow feet as even the wider styles still felt narrow. If you're someone with narrow feet who's looking for a sturdy and comfortable yet cute pair of sandals then we highly recommend the Munro Corine Sandals.
0 Comments
![]() ![]() I’ve lost track of how many 100,000 SF of skimming old walls I’ve done this way. ![]() This is exactly how the ‘pros’ do a level 5 drywall finish… roll on, trowel off. If it does end up too runny, add more dry mix. If you’re using ready mix mud, add a little water at a time so you don’t end up making it too runny. Most importantly, make sure there aren’t any lumps. You may have to play around with it until you get the “just right” consistency. It’s got to be thin enough for you to smooth it on the wall but not so thin that it just drips and dribbles down the wall. Use a a mixing attachment for your drill to mix the joint compound to the consistency of thick pancake batter. ![]() You still need the 5 gallon bucket which runs about $4-5. If you’re doing a LOT of skim coating, dry is probably a cost effective option. You can get about 4 times the coverage with dry mix mud. It costs about $15 for a 5 gallon bucket. If you’re doing a small area where you’ll only need one bucket, I’d choose a ready mix joint compound.
![]() From the way a piano player hits a key to a orchestral crescendo to a drum groove, music always moves. Share them below.Music is always in motion. What are your views on the Yamaha Montage? Would love to read your comments. Learn more about the features of the Yamaha Montage synthesizer here. – Montage 8 features an 88 key, fully-weighted Balanced Hammer action with aftertouch. – Montage 6 and 7 feature the premium FSX semi-weighted synthesizer action with aftertouch. – Eight Rotary Encoders and Faders with Stepladder LED Here’s a list of features of the Yamaha Montage. Share your views in the comments section below. Have you checked it out? What do you think of the Montage? I’d love to read your review. MONTAGE supports the sampling rate up to 192 kHz.Īccording to Yamaha, this keyboard is a significant upgrade in sound quality and expressiveness. The USB connection also features full MIDI support of 16 channels. You can send 16 and receive 3 channels of STEREO 24 bit/44.1 kHz digital audio to and from your computer or iOS device. Instead, there’s a built-in usb/audio/midi interface. In other words, the workstation market is diminishing while the synth marketing is growing. According to Yamaha, they’ve observed trends which indicate that people are increasingly using DAW software and computers to sequence their music. Yamaha seems to have thrown in the towel and allowed the Kronos to dominate.Īs said earlier, the Yamaha Montage is not a workstation – there is no sequencer. If Yamaha’s attempt was to outrank the Korg Kronos with the Montage, they failed. As much as US$4000 for the 88-key Montage is really a lot.ĥ. In my opinion, this keyboard costs too much. The Motif has a sampler the Montage doesn’t.Ĥ. I’m disappointed in the fact that there’s no sequencer on the Yamaha Montage. This doesn’t mean that it is not useful.Ģ. The Super Knob comes across as a marketing ploy. The blinking Super Knob is irritating/distracting. This is great because it means that you can experience stereo sound without halving the available number of notes.ġ. This is very important for any musician/music creator.ġ1. You can use it to control the expressiveness of other genres of music.ġ0. You can control up to 16 different parameters in real time.ĩ. Love how you can change the sound with Motion Control. This makes it easy to manipulate the sound when playing with both hands.Ĩ. The Super Knob can be assigned to an FC7 foot controller. Thankfully, the blinking light on the Super Knob can be turned off.ħ. Ability to switch between voices (patches) without the sound cutting off. The touchscreen is very responsive and interactive.ĥ. You can select and change parameters directly. If I’m buying any keyboard, it has to have great pianos.Ĥ. Love the new Yamaha CFX Premium Grand Piano and Bösendorfer Imperial Premium Grand Piano. Love how you can zone or layer the two engines across eight parts in a single Performance.ģ. The AWM2 and FM-X sound engines are great. Love the articulations, samples and general quality of DSP/Effects engines.Ģ. The Yamaha Montage builds on the legacy of the iconic DX and Motif keyboards.ġ. This synthesizer “sets the next milestone with sophisticated dynamic control, massive sound creation and streamlined workflow”. The difference in price between the 61-key and 88-key model is an entire one thousand dollars.Īccording to the manufacturer, the Yamaha Montage ushers in another era of synthesizers. As you can clearly see, this keyboard has a high price tag. There’s the 61-key Montage 6 which sells for about US$3000, the 76-key Montage 7 for about US$3500 and the 88-key Montage 8 for about US$4000, online. It’s a replacement to the Motif XF.įirst of all, to give you an idea of the class of keyboard we’re dealing with, let’s take a look at price. ![]() ![]() Yamaha Montage Review – In this review, we take a look at Yamaha’s new flagship synthesizer, the Montage. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Select the desired output format and start the transcoding process. Transcoding: For users requiring file conversion, use the transcoding feature under the " Media" menu.VLC allows you to adjust subtitle synchronization for a seamless viewing experience. Subtitle management: If needed, load subtitles for your media.Adjust video and audio settings, create playlists, and organize your media library. Customization: Explore VLC's settings to customize your experience.VLC's wide format support ensures compatibility with a broad range of media files. Media playback: Open VLC and use the " Media" menu to open files or streams.Follow the installation instructions for your specific operating system. Installation: Download VLC from above.Here's a brief overview of using VLC Media Player: VLC's user interface is designed with simplicity in mind, making it accessible to both casual users and those seeking advanced features. Unlike some other media players, VLC doesn't engage in intrusive data tracking, preserving user anonymity. Being an open-source project, VLC benefits from a community of developers who continually review the code for vulnerabilities and contribute to its improvement.Īdditionally, VLC's commitment to user privacy is evident in its minimal data collection practices. VLC Media Player has a strong reputation for being safe and secure. Safety is a paramount concern when it comes to software, especially when dealing with multimedia players that handle diverse file types. This feature consolidates various media playback needs into a single application, simplifying the user experience. In addition to video and DVD playback, VLC can also serve as an audio CD player. This inclusion caters to users who still have a collection of DVDs or prefer physical media, ensuring backward compatibility. While DVDs may be considered somewhat old-fashioned in today's streaming era, VLC continues to support DVD playback. This extends VLC's functionality beyond traditional media playback, providing a comprehensive solution for users who want an all-in-one media center. Digital TV tunerįor users with a digital TV tuner, VLC Media Player offers the capability to watch and record live TV. This functionality is particularly useful for those who want to share content with others or access their media library remotely. Users can stream content over a network or the internet, turning VLC into a versatile media server. VLC isn't just a local media player it's also a powerful streaming tool. This feature adds a layer of flexibility for users with diverse media requirements. VLC's built-in transcoding capabilities make it a handy tool for users who need to convert their media files for compatibility with different devices or platforms. Transcoding is a process of converting media files from one format to another. Whether you're watching content in a foreign language or dealing with poorly synchronized subtitles, VLC provides the tools to enhance your viewing experience. This allows users to fine-tune subtitle timing to match the audio and video playback precisely. VLC Media Player offers a robust subtitle synchronization feature. Users can create playlists, manage their music libraries, and enjoy high-quality audio playback. With support for various audio formats and customization options, it provides a satisfying listening experience. Audio and music playerīeyond video playback, VLC excels as an audio and music player. Its ability to handle diverse codecs and containers sets it apart from many competitors. Whether you're watching a video or listening to music, VLC supports an extensive range of file formats, making it a versatile player for all your multimedia needs. VLC's primary function is, of course, media playback. What are the key features of VLC Media Player? Multimedia player ![]() ![]() Try Google First - Before you post, you should try typing your question into google.Ħ. ![]() Use a succinct, clear, and helpful title when creating your posts.ĥ. Put effort into your Titles - Vague post titles such as "Help", or "Please Help", or "Question" will be a sure way that no one will want to help you. Post Formatting Matters - No one likes to read through a wall of text, you can easily add paragraph breaks by adding double line breaks.Ĥ. Seriously, that's what I do when someone posts a question, I first go to the manual, and most of the time, the answer is there.ģ. Find and Read the product manual before posting - A lot of answers can be found in the product manual. Don’t post a screenshot with no context and expect people to know what you are talking about.Ģ. If you need help troubleshooting, post what you have done, post the hardware/software you are using, post the steps to recreate the problem. If you are posting for help with specific hardware, please post the brand/model. DETAILS MATTER - Use detail in your post.
![]() ![]() The editor removes distractions with its pared-back presentation and supports a variety. Created by Sublime HQ, it’s a top-quality development and IT program with an emphasis on maintaining a clean, focused view of your code. Atom is a free text editor for Mac Catalina that has features as good and as useful as Sublime Text 3 but is completely free to. Sublime Text is a free text editor with a minimalist, simplified UI. This version can be tried out for an unlimited period of time, and you can also purchase the application. Code more easily with this free minimalist editor. ![]() Supports the inclusion of snippets and macros, and its features can be expanded by adding plug-ins.ĭownload and try out Sublime Text. Sublime Text, the following steps will also install Package Control: Click. Sublime Text is not free but it has an unlimited evaluation period that. It has a large variety of tools to edit code, including the option to automate several actions. Win/Linux: ctrl+shift+p, Mac: cmd+shift+p Type Install Package Control, press. Install using Homebrew: brew install -cask sublime-text. Sublime Text allows you to have several documents open at the same time, organizing them by means of tabs. Syntax highlighting system for a large variety of languages: C, C++, C#, CSS, HTML, Groovy, Java, JavaScript, LaTeX, MATLAB, Perl, PHP, Python, Ruby, SQL, TCL.The left array contains the default values the right array has the custom values and settings. Key values in the Sublime Text settings are adjusted in the two arrays. ![]()
![]() ![]() Plus, that means that it’s able to open and load your documents faster than most of its competitors. The software download is really small, so is the perfect choice if you’re limited by hard drive space. Slim PDF is the best free PDF reader if you’re looking for something incredibly lightweight. Read our full Foxit PDF Reader review Best lightweight free PDF reader Note that with the software's latest update, Foxit seems to have removed its PDF virtual printer driver, meaning you can no longer use the software to create PDFs. There’s a Safe Reading mode that allows you to automatically disable Javascript embedded in downloaded PDFs. You can also merge or split PDFs by downloading free add-ons for the software.Īnother advantage to Foxit PDF Reader is that it offers security. Tools for editing, signing, highlighting, and commenting are fairly easy to access. That’s thanks to the fact that it uses the same ribbon-style menu as Microsoft Office. The software can be a little intimidating at first, but it’s relatively straightforward to navigate. The only thing that’s lacking in the free version is support for optical character recognition in scanned documents. Or, you can scan a document or image and turn it into a PDF using Foxit Reader. Integration with Microsoft Office allows you to easily turn documents you’re working on into PDFs. Read our full Adobe Acrobat Reader DC review Best free PDF reader for cross-platform supportįoxit PDF Reader is more than just a free PDF reader – you can also create PDFs from scratch using this software. If you can overlook this, it’s a great tool, but there are less obtrusive ones out there. Sadly, the adware side of things is pretty much everywhere: you get ‘try now’ buttons, you’re offered to use powerful tools but later are asked to pony up some cash in order to actually use them, there’s even a ‘7-day trial’ button. In our review, we reckoned that “Adobe Acrobat Reader DC is one of the best free PDF readers for anyone looking to view documents and manipulate them in some way.” ![]() It’s simple, easy to use, and comes with all the basic features you need to interact with PDF files. If it wasn’t for the latter, Acrobat Reader would be a decent addition to your software library. The second is to convince you to upgrade to the paid version of the software (which, you’ve guessed it, has many more features, including the ability to create and edit PDF files). The top PDF viewer is designed with two purposes in mind: the first is to enable you to read and interact with PDF files (including adding annotations and even signing a document). Adobe Acrobat Reader DC is a free PDF reader software for Windows and Mac (with Android and iOS PDF reader apps available, too). And it's our top choice for best free PDF reader overall - although we found features one massive downside. ![]() ![]() ![]() The newsgroup was created in November 1990, and virtual environments such as MUCKs also became popular places on the internet for fans to meet and communicate. The next decade, the internet became accessible to the general population and became the most popular means for furry fans to socialize. It was called Confurence 0, and was held at the Holiday Inn Bristol Plaza in Costa Mesa, California. By 1989, there was sufficient interest to stage the first furry convention. ĭuring the 1980s, furry fans began to publish fanzines, developing a diverse social group that eventually began to schedule social gatherings. Internet newsgroup discussion in the 1990s created some separation between fans of " funny animal" characters and furry characters, meant to avoid the baggage that was associated with the term "furry". However, fans consider the origins of furry fandom to be much earlier, with fictional works such as Kimba, the White Lion, released in 1965, Richard Adams' novel Watership Down, published in 1972 (and its 1978 film adaptation), as well as Disney's Robin Hood as oft-cited examples. The specific term furry fandom was being used in fanzines as early as 1983, and had become the standard name for the genre by the mid-1990s, when it was defined as "the organized appreciation and dissemination of art and prose regarding 'Furries', or fictional mammalian anthropomorphic characters". This led to the formation of a discussion group that met at science fiction conventions and comics conventions. Vootie grew a small following over the next several years, and its contributors began meeting at science fiction and comics conventions.Īccording to fandom historian Fred Patten, the concept of furry originated at a science fiction convention in 1980, when a character drawing from Steve Gallacci's Albedo Anthropomorphics started a discussion of anthropomorphic characters in science fiction novels. Many of its featured works contained adult themes, such as "Omaha" the Cat Dancer, which contained explicit sex. In 1976, a pair of cartoonists created the amateur press association Vootie, which was dedicated to animal-focused art. The furry fandom has its roots in the underground comix movement of the 1970s, a genre of comic books that depicts explicit content. ![]() The term "furry fandom" is also used to refer to the community of people who gather on the internet and at furry conventions. Examples of anthropomorphic attributes include exhibiting human intelligence and facial expressions, speaking, walking on two legs, and wearing clothes. The furry fandom is a subculture interested in anthropomorphic animal characters. ( February 2022)Ī large group of fursuit owners at a furry convention. Please help update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information. ![]() ![]() ![]() However, it did not reach Billboard's sales chart, and only hit number 60 on the Top 100. Their version received widespread radio play in a heavily segregated radio market, also reaching the top ten of the Billboard airplay chart. They even used the same song, "Daddy Cool", on the B-side of their record as the Rays had. The Canadian pop group the Diamonds, who had experienced success with cover versions of other doo-wop records, quickly put out their own version of the song. It became popular enough that Cameo-Parkway picked it up for national distribution, and it eventually reached number 3 on both the R&B Best Sellers chart and Billboard Top 100, while also hitting the top five on both the sales and airplay charts. "Silhouettes" happened to be the last to play, and so it repeated until he woke up. The song received a break when popular Philadelphia disc jockey Hy Lit fell asleep with a stack of newly released records on his record player. Neil Arena of the original Mello-Kings maintains that Slay and Crewe had first written the song for their group, but since they were away on tour and unable to record it when Crewe offered it to Herald Records boss Al Silver, the writers opted for the Rays instead. However, Slay and Crewe were actually already familiar with the group, as "Silhouettes" was their third single with them. ![]() The story has frequently been reported that Slay heard the Rays audition for Cameo-Parkway Records, for which he worked, and immediately decided that they were the perfect group for "Silhouettes". Frank Slay, who owned the small Philadelphia record label XYZ with Crewe, added lyrics, and they soon had a complete song ready to record. He quickly set about turning the image into a song. In May 1957, songwriter Bob Crewe saw a couple embracing through a windowshade as he passed on a train. In 1965 it was a number 5 hit in the US for Herman's Hermits, and in 1990 it was a number 10 hit in the UK for Cliff Richard. A competing version by the Diamonds was also successful. " Silhouettes" is a song made famous by the doo-wop group the Rays in 1957, peaking at number 3 on the U.S Billboard Hot 100. Original song written and composed by Bob Crewe and Frank Slay first recorded by The Rays "Silhouettes" ![]() ![]() ![]() I learned long ago, never to wrestle with a pig. The only game worth playing is the one where you take nothing for granted. Happiness is fleeting – I think that’s the main lesson I have learned. The one lesson I have learned is that there is no substitute for paying attention. The one thing that I keep learning over and over again is that I don’t know nothing. Related: 30 life lessons I learned before turning 30 () Tom WatsonĮducation has failed in a very serious way to convey the most important lesson science can teach: skepticism. I don’t worry about anything that I can’t control. Your life improves once you realizes no one cares. There’s beauty in pain, and everyone experiences it – and it’s a lesson. In every success story, you will find someone who has made a courageous decision. Patience is a virtue, and I’m learning patience. If we can learn to be indifferent to what makes no difference. To live a good life: We have the potential for it. Life is a succession of lessons which must be lived to be understood. When you share your story and become vulnerable, the ripple effect and the people that you can help along the way is a life lesson. My biggest lesson in becoming a woman is to really love what I’ve been given. You learn more in 1 hour of doing than 10 hours of listening. ![]() The biggest lesson we have to give our children is truth. 100 Simplicity Quotes For More Simplicity In Your Life.73 Life Is Short Quotes To Help You Live To The Fullest.Life’s too mysterious to take too serious. Learning to appreciate those things that aren’t related to success has proved the biggest lesson. The biggest lesson I learned from my dad is to support children even if they’re doing something that is unorthodox. So if you can focus your efforts on engineering kindness, it will prevail. The biggest lesson I’ve learned is that hurt people hurt people, and kindness is just as contagious. I know it sounds cliche, but the biggest lesson I have learned is that life is precious enjoy it while it lasts. Try to accomplish things you have always dreamt of while you can. Take nothing on its looks take everything on evidence. We have so much fucking stuff and so many opportunities that we don’t even know what to give a fuck about anymore. Our crisis is no longer material it’s existential, it’s spiritual. Christopher McCandless ( Into The Wild movie) When you want something in life, you just gotta reach out and grab it. ![]() It’s never too late to reinvent yourself. The important thing is not to stop questioning. Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. And once you learn that, you’ll never be the same again. You can build your own things that other people can use. I’ve learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow. Everything that exists has brought with it its own peculiar lesson. The Universe is one great kindergarten for man. You’re never wrong if you love and help people. This is why it’s important to always live your best possible life and to do what you can for others. My greatest life lesson has been that life can change in a second. Meditate so that you can feel immense silence, and love so that your life can become a song, a dance, a celebration. My whole teaching consists of two words, meditation and love. Anything forced is just not worth fighting for, whatever flows flows, what crashes crashes. The biggest lesson I learned this year is to not force anything conversations, friendships, relationships, attention, love. Maxime LagacéĬare about what other people think and you will always be their prisoner. To share my own life lessons and many more from the best minds that ever lived. I’ve collected 77 of the most inspiring life lessons quotes I could find. His goal? To help you develop a calm, powerful, and peaceful mind. He has been collecting quotes since 2004. Maxime is the founder and chief editor of WisdomQuotes. ![]() |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |