![]() (Again, this is how I see it-not what the manufacturer says on the subject.) Since its introduction in 1990, Adobe Photoshop Elements has been continually improved and refined with-it seems to me-three major goals in mind. Originally a black & white photo from the 1920s, this image of the Sultan of Swat (George Herman “Babe” Ruth) was colorized with Adobe Photoshop Elements 2021with one click. The bundle is available as a download from Amazon at $149. We do not take a deep look at Premier Elements here other than to mention that it’s available separately or in a bundle with Photoshop Elements at a special price. Simultaneously announced as per usual, Adobe Premier Elements is to video editing what Photoshop Elements is to still image editing. Photoshop Elements is available by download or in a box. Traditionally, Adobe offers a discount to previous owners of recent versions of Elements. ![]() Organizer is similar to Adobe Bridge but not very.įor new purchasers, Adobe Photoshop Elements 2021 costs $99. With this update, Adobe’s image browser can now automatically back up your catalog structure curating albums, keyword tags, people, places, events and so forth. Easily replace skies, remove haze and erase unwanted objects. Just a couple clicks for a beautiful two-color creation. Expanded and updated the Guided Edits.Create GIFs with 2D and 3D camera motion. This year, Adobe expands their efforts to facilitate complicated processes by escalating use of Adobe Sensei AI technology. You know from the start you’re going to like it, but there are already so many good ones to choose from that it’s difficult to enjoy them all. In many ways, Adobe adding features to Photoshop Elements is like Krispy Kreme adding a new donut flavor. But is it worth upgrading from last year’s version? And can it be useful to an Adobe Creative Cloud whiz like you? Read on to find out in this review of Adobe Photoshop Elements 2021. ![]() Adobe has added six new features and updated a couple more to Photoshop Elements 2021.Ī powerful digital image editing program disguised as a simple platform for beginners and occasional users, Adobe Photoshop Elements 2021 offers a lot for a low price. Adobe just released a new version of Photoshop Elements, its popular image editor for photo enthusiasts and advanced amateur photographers.
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![]() Its beautiful, calming interface makes you want to fall asleep just looking at it. Tideįirst up on our list of the best free sleep apps? Tide. So you don’t have to sacrifice money for sleep. And while some apps offer upgrades or monthly subscriptions, we’re focusing on the features that come in the free versions. The best part? You can get all of the functionality free of charge. These apps to help you fall asleep approach a good night from a variety of perspectives-from quieting your brain to tracking your hours. 11 Free Sleep Apps For Better Shuteye Tonight Keep to those guidelines and you can make these free apps to help you sleep work for you. Or use a tech-free tool like Panda Planner to get your thoughts and plans on paper and out of your brain. If you use an app to journal and get out your thoughts, to write out a plan for the coming day, or to do anything else that takes more time, make it a habit to do these things an hour or two before bed. Let’s put it this way: If you’re using an app to set an alarm or hit play on a meditation track, do only that and then put your phone back down. That’s why it’s important to set up a healthy nighttime routine and make sure any sleep app you use is a tool, not a distraction. Lying in bed glued to your phone is only going to keep you awake. Now we confess: Technology and sleep have a complicated relationship. How to Use Tech for Sleep, Not Stimulation Because this isn’t always a perfect pair. We’ll share our top picks of apps to help you fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer.īut first, a note on tech and sleep. Because, as we already know, sleep is a big part of productivity as well as health. ![]() We’ve singled out 11 of the best free sleep apps to make getting to the land of nod smooth sailing. Tired of waking up tired? Do dark mornings and stress make it worse? Allow us to help.
![]() "The line clearly meant don't pit me against my brothers no matter what our differences are (red hat)," he wrote. The speculation led JAY-Z to make a rare appearance on Twitter to explain the verse. While he definitely doesn't agree with West's recent political decisions, the verse could be seen as JAY-Z making it known that he isn't to be played or manipulated - which West revealed was the reason he recently decided to distance himself from politics. ![]() While most have, understandably, interpreted the lyrics as a diss against West, some are digging deeper into the lyrics and wondering if JAY-Z is actually telling people not to pit the two against one another. The rest of the verse seems directed at 45 himself, with JAY-Z going on to rap, "I ain't one of these house n*ggas you bought / My house like a resort, my house bigger than yours / My spou - c'mon, man - my route better of course."ĭid you feel that? That was HOV shaking the damn table. "No red hat, don't Michael and Prince me and Ye / They separate you when you got Michael and Prince's DNA," the 48-year-old raps on the track. ![]() JAY-Z seemingly takes pointed jabs at West's fervent support of Donald Trump and wearing his "Make America Great Again" hat. JAY-Z Admits He Purposely Skipped Kanye and Kim's Wedding in a Revealing New Song Maybe their reunion would help "make Kanye 2006 again." If anyone is still holding out those hopes after hearing JAY-Z's verse on "What's Free," though, I would love a sip of whatever they're drinking. Even after JAY-Z dropped some revealing lyrics that hinted at the dissolution of his friendship with the Chicago rapper on his latest album, we had hope. It seems the Brooklyn-bred rapper is just as over West's recent antics as the rest of the world.įor those who forgot, the rapper's "feud" with West (I use quotations because it's not really a feud when one party is taking all the hits) began back in 2016, and for a hot second, we thought things were looking up between the two. The track is a spin on the 1997 classic hit "What's Beef" by Notorious B.I.G., and JAY-Z's verse appears to take several shots at his former friend Kanye West. The rapper takes things to a whole new level of savagery in his verse on "What's Free," a collaboration with Meek Mill and Rick Ross for Mill's new album, Championships. If there's ever a rapper who could make verbal decimation into art, it's JAY-Z. You can also find creatives using the lens to create videos for TikTok, like in the post below that explores NYC like a local with the Sony 16-35mm f/4 G PZ created by Alpha Collective member and cinematographer Sal D’Alia. “I would zoom out, so it looks like this parallax video clip of the shark, like a dolly effect underwater.” Read more of his experience using the lens underwater in Getting Up Close With Oceanic Whitetip Sharks. “Underwater I was zoomed up at 35mm as the sharks would come close to me and literally kiss the dome of the port, because that’s where all of their sensors are,” he says. Being able to power zoom in and out allowed him to create a type of underwater dolly movement that would otherwise be much more difficult to achieve. He says the video footage was insane and where the lens really comes into play. The change of perspective and depth makes it something special.” See more of his work with the new lens in 16-35mm F4 PZ At Work: How A Power Zoom Can Level Up Your Videos.Ĭreative and Alpha Collective member Stan Moniz has also used the lens, taking it underwater to record oceanic whitetip sharks. A lot of creators love to use digital zoom but nothing replaces true optical zoom. “This new lens is so incredibly light and compact, I have no issue including it in my day-to-day kit. “Generally I pack a pretty small kit,” he says. Toth says its compactness combined with the change of perspective it provides makes it a must-include lens for video shooters. ![]() ![]() If keeping your kit light and small is important to your work, you won’t have an issue with using the Sony 16-35mm f/4 G PZ. Being able to remotely adjust the focal length depending on the scene's composition is so convenient for car mounts and remote rigs where you don’t have access to the camera.” “If I want to zoom while filming I no longer need a lens motor, I can just set the zoom speed in camera to the speed needed and get the effect I’m looking for. “The lens has two XD linear focus motors and four more XD motors to control the zoom,” he says. Alpha Collective member and filmmaker Braedin Toth has put the video features of the new lens to work, shooting various scenes to show its power zoom feature which he says gives him more creative control. The zoom works with your camera to smoothly and silently track fast-moving objects while maintaining focus. What do you get when you combine Sony lens technology with a wide-angle power zoom? The Sony 16-35mm f/4 G PZ, a new lens in Sony’s lineup and a very ideal match for video production and vlogging. Whether you’re creating cinematic films or vlogs on YouTube, or video posts for Instagram and TikTok, here's a slate of zoom & prime lenses to get the job done. Video shooters and vloggers check out the list of lenses below for a closer look at why they each check the boxes for evolved video quality, complete versatility and unmatched mobility. Sony isn’t messing around with these compact masterpieces – they’re built well, they perform well and they won’t overwhelm your kit – especially paired with cameras like the Sony ZV-E10 and Sony Alpha 7C. It can seem difficult to put together a kit filled with lenses that don’t sacrifice at least one of these requirements, but you can have it all in each of these Sony lenses built with video creation in mind. Any video shooter’s wishlist of requirements for their kit of lenses can really be boiled down to three things: they create high-quality footage, they cover the focal range you need, and they don’t weigh you down. ![]() And if you're thinking about selling your home soon, we can help ensure that all the dusting and vacuuming is done properly before putting your house on the market for sale. ![]() But who has the time? Not us! That's why we offer our post construction cleaning services, so homeowners can get all the work done without having to worry about it themselves. Whether you've just moved into your new home or are looking to spruce things up before an upcoming sale, it's important to keep things clean. We know that when you're out there cleaning your house, you want to make sure that everything is clean and organized and ready for your next guests-which is why we offer post construction cleaning services in Westside Los Angeles. The service provider reports this income under the service and other activities classification of the B&O tax.When you're a homeowner, there's nothing quite like being able to go home at the end of a hard day and say, "I did it!"Īnd that's exactly what Casa Fantastic Cleaning Services offers its clients. The charges for such janitorial services are not subject to retail sales tax. Janitorial services do not generally improve or repair a structure. Janitorial services only maintain the existing condition of the newly constructed or remodeled home/building. The recurring cleanup services that take place after construction cleanup has been performed generally fall within the definition of janitorial services. A speculative builder cannot use a reseller permit for construction cleanup services. In addition, retail sales tax applies on the cleanup charges. ![]() Speculative building is when a person makes improvements on land he/she owns (or has the rights of ownership).Ĭharges for construction cleanup services performed for a speculative builder (landowner) are subject to the retailing classification of the B&O tax. Retail sales tax does not apply under these circumstances. Amounts charged by a custom prime contractor to the landowner are subject to the retailing classification of the business and occupation (B&O) tax and the retail sales tax applies to such charges.Ĭharges for construction cleanup services performed for a custom contractor are subject to the wholesaling classification of the B&O tax when the custom contractor provides a reseller permit to the service provider. The custom prime contractor may perform all or a portion of the construction or hire other contractors (subcontractors) to perform all or a portion of the work. That is, the taxability of the service is dependent on the nature of the construction itself.Ĭustom prime contracting is when a contractor is hired by a landowner (or a person having the rights of ownership, such as a lessee or easement holder) to complete an entire construction project. The recurring cleanup services that take place after construction cleanup has been performed generally fall within the definition of “janitorial services.”Ĭharges for construction clean-up services are taxable like many other services related to construction. Construction cleanup is considered to be the final phase of construction. This article discusses the taxability of the special cleanup jobs referred to herein as “construction cleanup.” Construction cleanup generally occurs after major construction or remodel of a building is complete and before the premises are occupied. ![]() Removes the 192000 sample rate options, since these are in fact unsupported by the underlying emulator code.Īdd 4:3 (Preserved) & 16:9 (Preserved) aspect ratios.The previous default of 96000 Hz is so high that RetroArch is required to flush the audio driver twice per frame, which is bad for AV synchronisation. Sets the default audio sample rate to 48000 Hz.We now ensure that the audio batch callback is only used once per frame (unless the frontend does not support batches of sufficient size, in which case the samples will be split appropriately). The Nintendo Entertainment System emulator core has seen a couple of improvements.īefore, the core would upload audio by using the audio batch callback multiple times per frame, unduly 'stressing' the frontend audio buffer and leading to poor AV synchronisation. ALIGN_DWORD was dropped from Raspberry Pi (ARMv6/7/8), Classic (ARMv7), OS X non-PPC (x86, ARMv8), Vita (ARMv7) and Switch (ARMv8) as those platforms support unaligned memory access.įixed a couple inaccuracies in the VSU modulation emulation, fixing a few sound effects in "Virtual Boy Wario Land". It was dropped from 3DS as ARMv6 allows unaligned memory access and defining that macro had no effect anyway. This fixes Master System background rendering. Other related changes - we replaced ALIGN_LONG with ALIGN_DWORD for Miyoo and RetroFW to match Previously, after starting a game, the console would have a tendency to locks itself and shut down. ![]() We achieve this by avoiding unaligned memory access. The SMS Plus GX Libretro core should now be more stable on RetroArch PSP. VIDEO: minor fixes (requires more work).CORE: detect some configurations from filename.CORE: added model 664 to allow DSK and BASIC 1.0.DB: added DB v1 using clean-cpc-db info.DB: you could add direct tokens using $ (for joystick keybinds or cleans).The gpSP Libretro core now uses a small translation cache for the Miyoo platform.Īn emulator of the Amstrad CPC 8bit home computer range. These versions can run on older Windows OS versions than the regular version. The GW (Game & Watch) Libretro core is now available for the MSVC 20 Windows versions. Switch gun coordinates from "Pointer" type to "Lightgun" type.Allow Gun Reload RetroArch input to emulate an offscreen shot.Force cursor to corner of screen for offscreen reload so that reloading works on all four edges of the screen.GunCon trigger, A, and B buttons are mapped to Gun Trigger, Gun Aux A, and Gun Aux B instead of hard coded to left click, right click, and middle click.Add Trigger, Reload, Aux A, and Aux B as mappable buttons in RetroArch menu for players 1 and 2.There has been a GunCon overhaul, the following input descriptors have been added: This would only affect users on x86/x86_64 and MIPS architecture processors, as ARM architecture-based systems continue to use the Ari64 dynarec instead. The Lightrec dynamic recompiler has been updated, and it should fix several crashes and bugs that occurred before. This core has a new auto frameskip mode (based on free audio buffer space). You can get it from the Core Downloader.įourScore support (4 player multitap) has been added for the following games: ![]() LRMAME is now also available for ARM Macs now. LRMAME updated to version 0.242 (latest). We can't list all the changes there, so we just suggest you go to the respective Github repositories and check out the chanes there. In addition to being able to support us on Patreon, there is now also the option to sponsor us on Github Sponsors! You can also help us out by buying some of our merch on our Teespring store!įBNeo, LRMAME2003 Plus, UAE and VICE have seen the regular weekly updates/improvements. If you’d like to show your support, consider donating to us. We have always prioritized the endusers experience, and unlike others, we have never emburdened them with in-app ads, monetization SDKs or paywalled features, and we intend to continue to do so. This project exists because of your support and belief in us to keep going doing great things. Remember that this project exists for the benefit of our users, and that we wouldn't keep doing this were it not for spreading the love to our users. If you'd like to learn more about upcoming releases, please consult our roadmap here. These shade plants are similar to hostas and are often referred to as lungwort due to the previous belief by medieval herbalists that they could be used as a remedy for lung issues. Viola’s edible flower heads are also used as surprising, playful garnishes for spring and summer dishes. They grow well in zones 3-8 when planted together in a large portion of the garden or in potted containers indoors. They are often found in the wild and product dainty, delicate blooms of a jewel-like shade of bluish-purple with a bright yellow center eye. Violas are often one of the earliest risers for your garden’s spring blooms. Ajuga is an excellent ground cover for choking out garden weeds and will do well in zones 3-9. Many people who grow Ajuga are more focused on the shimmering foliage than the actual petals. This rapidly-spreading ground cover plant features whorls of blue flower springs that bloom against shiny, dark green leaves during mid to late spring. Bellflowers are low maintenance flowers that are perfect for cutting and bringing indoors. Bellflower appreciates temperate climates in zones 3-9 with moderately cool nights and will bloom heaviest during June and July, with some blooms lasting well into the fall season. BellflowerĪlso known as Campanula or bluebell, these cheery blue flowers are treasured for their nodding blooms with five pointed petals. This perennial will grow best with periodic pruning and will re-bloom multiple times throughout the summer. ![]() Plumbago grows best in zones 8-11 in very fertile, well-drained soil. Native to South Africa, Plumbago is a delicate, pale blue flower that is prized for its showy clusters of blooms that pop against the plant’s backdrop of evergreen-colored foliage. These flowers grow around 3-6” tall and are the hardiest when grown in zones 4-8. Periwinkle should be trimmed back after the first major bloom to prevent overspreading. Periwinkle, VincaĪlso called creeping myrtle, these broad, blue-violet flowers peppered through rich green foliage make stunning groundcover. They also attract both butterflies and hummingbirds and grow best in zones 3-8. Columbine is very popular for cottage gardens and container gardens, growing well even in small spaces. Columbine blooms are often two-toned and come atop delicate stems of leaves that look similar to small ferns. ![]() Even the most novice gardeners will be astonished by the simple blossoms that dangle in the garden from spring through late summer. These dainty little flowers are often described as “foolproof” to grow in the average garden. The beautiful perennials below will add dynamic blue blooms and decadent green foliage that will dazzle on their own and also help all other colors “pop” within your spring and summer garden. Blue is the most common color chosen as a favorite shade by both men and women, yet blue flowers still remain fairly rare, making them a treasure for any gardener. I am so thrilled to continue to grow and arrange flowers for this awesome community of flower-lovers.Blue is a soothing color that evokes a feeling of calm, tranquility and elegance when added to any garden. With support and help from a small team of people (and in the first two years from the MOFGA Journeyperson program), the farm and floral design business has grown through five successful seasons so far and is currently swimming in the beauty of the sixth. With my interest in flower growing and floral design having reached the level of serious passion, I decided to start my own farm and floral design business in 2012. After moving to midcoast Maine in 2007 and settling into the community, I recognized there were already many talented farmers providing amazing food to the area. ![]() Though my interest in the farm world initially was in growing food, flowers and ornamentals captured more of my attention with each season. Blue Cloud Farm was founded by me, Kim Michel, after ten years of work and learning on other farms, in gardens, and greenhouses. ![]() ago Redux is native, but the og Metro 2033 is not gardotd426 1 yr. Lol downvoting for telling someone a native version exists, nice. Los fans del juego original descubrirán que el mundo único de Metro se ha transformado, con iluminación, físicas y efectos climatológicos dinámicos increíbles. If you don't already own it, then $24.99/£17 for an excellent game that you should have played by now anyway is a pretty damn good deal. Unclick 'Force the use of a specific Steam Play compatibility tool' and itll install the native files (which wont be many, just a few). Tinker Steps: Switch to older version: 7. Metro 2033 Redux es la versión definitiva del clásico de culto «Metro 2033», disponible por primera vez en Nintendo Switch. The story is based on Dmitry Glukhovskys. Especially since you can grab Metro 2033 Redux for half price on Steam if you already own Metro 2033. Metro 2033 is a 2010 first-person shooter survival horror video game developed by 4A Games and published by THQ. In such a tense, atmospheric game heightening the player's engagement with the narrative like this just feels like common sense.ĤA has revisited every aspect of 2033, evident in the improved lighting and weather effects, the expanded environments, added secrets or even the addition of some of Metro: Last Light's better features, like weapon customisation. Again, there was nothing wrong with wresting the non-interactive viewpoint away from the player from time to time in 2033, but such a change demonstrates that this is closer to their vision of how this story should be told. Cutscenes have been reworked so that the camera never leaves protagonist Artyom's perspective. Every time I try to open the game it says previous launch was unsuccessful. There are other smaller changes to the Redux edition. I can’t launch Metro 2033 Redux steam version on my pc. When I try to start Metro 2033 in Safe mode, it also straight kicks back to Desktop. ![]() Funny enough the benchmark inside the same folder works. When I launch the game it simply kicks back to dektop. It's not like the old one is looking particularly weathered, it's just that the difference in production values here make it worth paying for again. Metrox 2033 Redux was installed via GOG Galaxy Client and simply refuses to work. ![]() ![]() Classified as 18+ due to intense violence which unlike the Japanese version, is completely uncensored.Įach episode was also adapted into a manga, published in magazines owned by Square Enix: NIS America announced the localization of the anime in July 2012 and released it five months later. The anime adaptation produced by Studio DEEN spans 26 episodes, but it only covers the first four arcs. The sound novel is 8 Episodes in length, along with two fandiscs, Umineko no Naku Koro ni: Tsubasa ( Umineko: When They Cry - Wings) and Umineko no Naku Koro ni: Hane ( Umineko: When They Cry - Feathers) containing extra short stories called TIPS that don't fit into the main story. The series consists of a sound novel, a manga, an anime, and a pachinko game. Part of the When They Cry series, which also includes Higurashi: When They Cry, Hotarubi no Tomoru Koro ni, The Unforgiving Flowers Blossom in the Dead of Night, and Ciconia no Naku Koro ni. The first sound novel was published in 2007 and the last in 2010. Instead of outright Answer Arcs, the last four arcs are the Core Arcs, which provide the reader several hints on how to solve the mysteries, but without outright giving away the answer. The first four arcs are the Question Arcs, where the puzzles are presented to the reader. Similar to its predecessor, Higurashi: When They Cry, Umineko: When They Cry consists of several arcs with the same scenario repeating for mysterious reasons - although, unlike Higurashi, where each arc was more or less independent, there is a continuity and transition between the arcs here. ![]() Panic, reasoning, romance, heated confrontations and TONS of Mind Screw ensues. This is only the beginning of the strange and shocking events that will occur on the island during these two days. Unless someone solves the riddle of the epitaph on her portrait before 24:00 hours on October 5th and becomes the family successor, Beatrice will claim everything that the family owns, including the ten tons of gold that Kinzo claims will be given to the successor. Beatrice claims that she has been summoned by Kinzo to claim the inheritance, as the family has been deemed unworthy of it. The family then finds a mysterious letter from a person claiming to be Kinzo's alchemy counselor, the Golden Witch, Beatrice. While the arguments about the inheritance ensue, a typhoon traps all 18 people on the island. The protagonist, Battler, has returned to his family after 6 years of rebellion and is eager to reunite with his cousins. The rich Ushiromiya family is gathering in order to discuss what will happen to patriarch Kinzo's inheritance, since he has been ill in recent days. Umineko: When They Cry (うみねこ の なく 頃 に, Umineko no Naku Koro ni, meaning "When the Black-tailed Gulls Call") is a kinetic sound novel by 07th Expansion that takes place primarily on October 4th and 5th, 1986, on the island of Rokkenjima. This is torture that will not end until you can believe in witches." If you believe that there is an answer, go and continue to search. If you want to do some detective work, go ahead. |
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