Western states endurance run map9/13/2023 ![]() ![]() This can be dangerous and during the race a guide rope is stretched across the river, with rafts used in high-water years. The route has been largely unchanged since 1986 and will only be altered due to weather conditions – which can be volatile.Īt around 78 miles, runners must cross the American River. The Devil’s Thumb section one of the most challenging as runners take on a steep ascent from the river valley to the top of a ridge, while Michigan Bluff features another steep climb and stunning views. The tenth checkpoint comes in just over half-way into the race at Michigan Bluff and has a cut-off time of 9:55pm. There are 20 checkpoints between the start and the finish, all of which have cut-offs and ten of which have major medical assistance. The trail features more than 18,000ft of ascent and descends nearly 23,000ft as runners climb from the valley floor and travel west, following original trails used by gold and silver miners in the 1800s. Ludovic Pommeret at Western States Endurance Run by UTMB. ![]() The races starts in Olympic Valley, California and passes through remote and rugged territory in the Sierra Nevada mountain range to the finish at Placer High School in the small town of Auburn. We will update this section with a link for live tracking once it is available. The Western States 100 2023 begins at 5am (all local time) on Saturday June 24, with runners required to reach the finish line before 11am on Sunday 25 June. Claire Bannwarth makes history to become first woman to win Tahoe 200 ![]()
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Things to do at red rock canyon9/13/2023 ![]() ![]() Price is $7 per adult and free for kids under the age of 6. If you are going with young kids make sure to go early in the morning and wear a hat because of the lack of shade at the beginning. The views were nice and the river was beautiful. I think if we went earlier in the day it would have been better. We walked the Bunkhouse trail down to the bridge (Blackhawk and Sentinel Crossings are closed until further notice) and came back because the trail was too hot (73 degrees) for our preschooler and he complained about walking. Those are also clean and well taken care of. However the bathroom and gift shop are open. Since we are still in a pandemic the educational part of the visitor center was closed. My preschooler loved running around and asking about the different labels. In the picnic area there is a path that winds around in a big “circle” to look at the different trees and cactus and labels of the plants. ![]() There are no trash cans because it is a “pack out” park to keep wildlife safe. The picnic area is clean and well taken care of. We came to the state park for a picnic lunch and walk afterwards. Nice to have a restroom available to wash hands and get cleaned up before hiking again. There were several picnic benches available, so we decided to use that for our picnic lunch before we headed out to another hike. After our yoga, we will walk and hike some beautiful majestic scenery. Find your soul in sin city Yes Red Rock Canyon is a nature lovers dream come true We start your experience with some light yoga and breathing techniques overlooking breathtaking views of Red Rock Canyon. Hiking in Red Rock Canyon brings you right up close to all the beautiful mountains. Las Vegas - Experience Las Vegas in a whole new exciting way. As one of the best things to do in Red Rock Canyon (and a requirement for many of. You could hear the whir of their wings as they flew by. 13 Amazing Things to Do in Red Rock Canyon, Nevada 1. It was great watching the numerous hummingbirds of many sizes and colors drinking from the several feeders. The hike was about 2 hours and then we sat in the bird and hummingbird area afterwards. It was interesting to learn from the volunteer as we walked along a path to the Oak Creek river and up to the house. Make sure you are wearing good shoes, not flip flops.Īll volunteers at the park with a few official park rangers. We enjoyed reading and learning in the center before our 10am tour. There is a $7 per person to enter the park, plenty of parking spots, restroom and an informative area to learn about the animals (bees, wasp, snakes, birds, etc) around the area. First come, first serve and it was great. I researched the website for the Red Rock State Park and noticed the "free" 10am naturalist 2 hour hike. Red Rock Canyon General Information & Questions Phone: +1 (702) 515-5350. ![]() Gutter screens vs gutter guards9/13/2023 ![]() Gutter guards, unlike gutter screens, tend to consist of more rigid solutions like solid gutter covers. ![]() Fixed metal gutter screen systems aren’t easy to install or remove, which can create its own set of problems when the time comes for a thorough gutter system cleaning. Some require simple clip-on installation methods, while others require professional installation that can include modifications to existing gutter systems.Īnd because they don’t stop all debris infiltration - the install method makes a big difference when it comes to ongoing maintenance. Different Installation Methods for the Screen Gutter CoverĪs we mentioned, not all gutter screens are created equal. In particular, gutter screens struggle against pine needles and other thinner, smaller particulate matter. However, when it comes to dirt and finer types of debris such as pollen, seedlings and buds, these types of gutter screen protection systems leave a lot to be desired. The gutter screens tend to do an excellent job of blocking large debris - like leaves or twigs - from entering a gutter system. But in practice, gutter screens are imperfect gutter protection systems. ![]() The screen guard usually features perforations that should block out small debris while allowing rainwater to enter the gutter system. Over time, particularly in the Northeast, metal (mostly aluminum) screens will outlast the vinyl/plastic ones. Whether it's metal gutter screens or plastic gutter screens, they tend to work the same way. While metal gutter screens are innately more durable, plastic gutter screens can vary in durability and dependability. Most of the time, gutter screens are made of metal or vinyl/plastic and consist of long perforated strips that cover rain gutters. Metal Gutter Screens vs Plastic Gutter Screens That’s because most gutter screens are inexpensive, easy to install, and easy to maintain. Gutter screens have long been the most popular gutter protection option. Let's take a closer look at gutter screens vs gutter guards to learn more about each. Two of the more popular options are gutter screens vs gutter guards.īoth gutter screens and gutter guards offer a measure of protection against debris, but they do so in different ways. And when you fail to keep your gutters clean for an extended period of time, they can become ineffective and/or lead to expensive repairs.įortunately, there are some ways that homeowners can keep their gutters clean while protecting the entire gutter system from the constant onslaught of debris. If you don't keep your gutters clean, it doesn’t take much for debris to clog them up.Įven worse, it's difficult or impossible to assess the status of your gutters from the ground. ![]() And, they keep downpours from wreaking havoc in yards by guiding the water flows to where they can safely drain away.Įven though gutters are essential to protecting your home, they also present unique maintenance challenges for homeowners. ![]() While the types of gutter systems can vary, they all prevent water damage to the home's foundation and other key parts of the structure. The gutter protection system carries water away from vulnerable roofing materials and the home’s foundation. Although homeowners often overlook them, gutters and the entire gutter system play a central role in protecting a home from the elements. ![]() Adobe audition noise reduction echo9/13/2023 ![]() ![]() Now you will find that you have a lot more lattitude to play with before strange noises get in the way. Right, if you want a quick fix then before you take your noise sample, alter the FFT setting to the highest it will go. So thanks for posting, ArialBurnz, but I'm afraid you've only just scraped the surface! Bob's method of doing multiple passes at different rates is definitely the way to do with Audition's NR, but you will always get better results in terms of remaining artefacts from higher FFT settings. The downside of course is that processing takes significantly longer. The higher FFT sizes mean that signal slices with HF in get dealt with much more accurately, hence less 'bubbly' noise. The reason for this is that you get many samples of higher frequency sound within the wider window, and the processing simply can't do anything with it. Since the FFT size essentially determines the window width, lower settings are really only much use on low frequency noise, and they are the ones responsible for most of the strange sounds you hear in the rest of the frequency range. ![]() You can get way better results from much higher settings, almost regardless of what sort of noise it is. In fact, you generally don't want to take off very much at all at FFT4096. Adjust the three settings mentioned above until you have the desired effect.Put the audio on loop if it's a short clip and click the play button to hear a sampling of the noise reduction applied.It was this final setting that made a HUGE difference! Under the "Advanced" section (you may have to click on the little triangle/arrow to expand it), the Spectral Decay Rate (10%).In the window that appears, I played around with three settings (see image below):.Get ready to apply noise reduction: Effects > Noise Reduction/Restoration > Noise Reduction (process) OR CTRL + SHIFT + P.Perform the usual procedures of selecting the background noise and sampling it (SHIFT + P).So start with your original audio with the noise, then. So we're preventing the echo during noise removal, not getting rid of it.if that makes sense. You'll want to follow the steps below as your method of noise reduction, not after the fact. However, I didn't give up and after playing with some of the settings, I believe I've figured it out! I'm using Adobe Audition CC (6.0). ![]() I had a dickens of the time trying to find out how to reduce the echo that is left after background noise is removed. ![]() Does ibis paint x cost money9/13/2023 ![]() ![]() There are many different open source licenses but they all must comply with the Open Source Definition - in brief: the software can be freely used, modified and shared. Programs released under this license can be used at no cost for both personal and commercial purposes. Open Source software is software with source code that anyone can inspect, modify or enhance. Freeware products can be used free of charge for both personal and professional (commercial use). The app is accessible on PC via any modern Android emulator (such as LDPlayer or Bluestacks) who helps it run great on any modern PC, laptop, or even PC tablet.įreeware programs can be downloaded used free of charge and without any time limitations. All in all, ibis Paint X is a perfect app for everyone who wants to immerse themselves in the hobby of drawing and painting. ![]() All new users of ibis Paint X can test Prime functionality for the first 30 days. While ibis Paint X can be used for free, developers of this app have also worked on expanding its features in premium “Prime” member mode that unlocks a large number of additional perks - more materials, fonts, clouds and tone curve filter, gradation map filters, and removal of in-app ads. The app is famous for having an incredible variety of highly customizable brushes, various layer features (infinite number of layers, opacity, blending, subtracting, and many other functions such as layer duplication, rotation, renaming, and more). ![]() ibis Paint X feature list does not stop there. Users wishing to learn from the best can even import drawing sessions made by other ibis Paint X users and replay them to learn all their techniques. The entire draw engine is powered by OpenGL enabling 60fps smooth hardware-accelerated rendering, and the entire process of drawing can be even recorded into a shareable video. This includes access to over 2 thousand brushes, 2700 materials, 800 fonts, almost 50 filters, almost 30 blending modes, and a wide variety of assistance services such as stroke stabilization features, rulers, and clipping masks. Anyone wishing to start painting with their fingers (on touch-sensitive monitors or PC tablets) or mouse can extract an incredible amount of value from tools and integrated services present in this app. Downloaded more than 150 million times on iOS and Android, this app has finally come to PC with the help of modern Android emulation. Ibis Paint X is a versatile drawing app that allows users to become master painters by taking advantage of the incredible variety of built-in tools featured in this popular app that was originally crafted for smartphone platforms. ![]() Wave art power suite9/13/2023 ![]() ![]() Earlier versions (7/8) require installation of Universal C runtime library. Requirements: MacOS 10.11 or greater, Windows 10.Version numbers on Mac are properly reported in Get Info.There is no more TrackPlug ExtSC variation. TrackPlug implements external sidechain input for all formats.User preset manager to rename, delete, and organize presets.This works the same as other recent Wave Arts plug-ins, such as Tube Saturator 2 and Convology XT. Improved Wave Arts licensing, enter serial number directly into plug-in.AAX formats no longer have confusing reduced feature configurations needed for AAX DSP.Pace/iLok no longer required for AAX choose Pace/iLok or Wave Arts licensing for all formats. AAX formats support Wave Arts licensing.Only 64-bit formats are supported on MacOS. Dropping support for VST2, DX, MAS, RTAS, AAX DSP, and 32-bit builds on Mac OS-X.Power Suite 6 supports VST3, AU, and AAX (native) formats. MacOS installers are properly notarized.Plug-ins work on latest Mac DAWs such as Cubase 10, WaveLab 10, Premiere 2020, and Audition 2020. To receive the discount coupon, visit the Upgrade Coupon page. AudioTools, PRO, Audio Pro, MASCHiNE SAMPLES, Virtual Studio Technology, VST, VST2, VST3, VSTi, Audio Units (AU), AAX, RTAS, UAD, Audio Apps, Soundware and Pro. The price to upgrade any individual plug is $52.15, the full Power Suite upgrade is $174.65. The discount can be used to purchase Power Suite 6 or individual Power Suite 6 plug-ins (TrackPlug 6, MasterVerb 6, FinalPlug 6, MultiDynamics 6, Panorama 6). Wave Arts Power Suite 5 Plug-in Bundle Windows/Mac OS X Signal Processors > Effects Plug-ins By Martin Walker Published August 2006 One of the Suite's five plug-ins: Trackplug combines a clean and versatile 10-band EQ with a comprehensive compressor and gate, and is already very popular around the world for its low CPU overhead. Wave Arts are offering a 65% discount to owners of Power Suite 5 plug-ins. The Power Suite 6 plug-ins do not replace Power Suite 5 plug-ins, they will co-exist on the same system. Power Suite 5 installers are still available in the Archive section. You can download Power Suite 6 plug-ins from their Downloads page and try out the demos. On these DAWs, the v5 plug-ins do not draw properly. This was necessary to maintain compatibility with MacOS and the latest MacOS DAWs, such as Cubase 10, WaveLab 10, Premiere 2020, and Audition 2020. However, under the hood, the plug-ins have been completely rewritten to use the latest development tools and SDKs. Panorama 6 Go beyond the limitations of conventional stereo. ![]() 49.00 No Credit Check 4 x 12. MultiDynamics 6 Powerful multi-band dynamics control. 13 products Sort Wave Arts Wave Arts Tube Saturator 2 Audio Plug-in Software Crank up your sound from clean to mean Wave Arts TS-2 recreates the warmth and grit of the tube preamp and 3-band analog EQ from your fave old guitar amp. FinalPlug 6 Professional peak limiter and volume maximizer. MasterVerb 6 Silky smooth multi-algorithm reverb. The signal processing algorithms and user-interface functions are largely unchanged from Power Suite 5. Power Suite consists of the following plug-ins: TrackPlug 6 The ultimate channel strip plug-in. You can actually try Ozone before you buy, by heading to the website.Power Suite 6 is a significant update to the Power Suite line, featuring compatibility with MacOS Catalina, support for VST3 format, improved licensing and improved preset management. The Advanced version adds more modules and also has things like Codec Preview for testing stream quality before export and the Insight metering plugin for detailed audio analysis. For those with more modest needs however it’s still a good bet, giving you the core feature set for mastering. The Standard version costs less than the Advanced edition but has fewer modules. Visually, it’s got an ultramodern vector-based look but is actually capable of any type of mastering effect. ![]() Like some other suites, the Advanced version of Ozone actually gives you all ten of its modules as separate plugins so you can use these at any stage in the production process. The latest version is a real powerhouse of audio analysis and sculpting, with a semi-modular design that lets you build any kind of processing chain you can imagine, from hard-edged modern EDM mastering through to vintage, warm soul production. Ozone is another processing suite that has been around for a good few years and gone through many upgrades and revamps in that time. ![]() Romaine vs iceberg salad9/13/2023 ![]() ![]() Lettuce is part of the Asteraceae family, genus Lactuca. It is a close relative to, Brussel sprouts, broccoli, and cauliflower. Lettuce and cabbage are two distinct vegetables with different botanical classifications.Ĭabbage belongs to the Brassicaceae family, species Oleracea. So, what are the differences between lettuce and cabbage? How to store them properly? Should I freeze my cabbage? Will lettuce go bad if it’s frozen? All of these questions will be answered in this article. ![]() Apart from a similar look, cabbage and lettuce have little in common. Don’t forget to throw in some fresh tomatoes and crispy bacon too!Ĭabbage and lettuce look alike, and some people often mix them. I’d suggest combining iceberg salad with blue cheese for an exciting flavor dynamic. Many salads include iceberg lettuce as the main ingredients, especially those that are served as an accompanying dish for pork chop. Fresh iceberg lettuce can make store-bought, pre-cooked frozen burgers taste delicious! If you’re too busy to cook for yourself, why don’t you consider trying this tip out? Crisphead varieties are sensitive to heat and available in supermarkets.Ī widely used variety of iceberg lettuce is crispbread, and it’s a common ingredient in burgers. Stem lettuce is common in Chinese cuisine and has large seedstalks. Romane or cos lettuce type has an elongated head, while butterhead type has small soft, soft leaves with loose heads. Leaf lettuce is the most common type, featuring crisp leaves on the stalk. Lettuce is a common ingredient in salads and sandwiches, but did you know there are five main types of lettuce with numerous varieties for each type. January King cabbage is best when roasted with butter, and red cabbage is perfect for salads. Napa cabbage is sweet and soft, while the Savoy variety is tenderer. ![]() Choy varieties are used in Chinese cuisine, they are smaller and have more narrow shapes. Green cabbage is the most common one, versatile and delicious. The cabbage varieties differ in their shape and color and use in the kitchen. But, there are seven cabbage varieties you can include in your diet. The usual classification of the cabbage varieties is by color, and most people think there are only two cabbage varieties – red and green. Cabbage And Lettuce: Which One To Eat More?.Hence, learn more about them to include them properly in your daily meals.īut, before we hop on to the essential differences, let’s see what cabbage and lettuce varieties are available on the market. One thing is sure, if you are looking for healthy food to help you lose a couple of pounds, cabbage and lettuce come to the top of the list. Additionally, if you are up to start a new hobby, and grow your own food, you will find the differences in growing conditions useful. So, you follow my lead and know which one of the two vegetables is better for your health. I believe I am not the only one who was confused with the two green leafy veggies.Īs I want to have a healthy diet and take as many beneficial nutrients from my food as possible, especially during the pandemic, I decided to compile all the information I discovered in one place. I ended up with the Napa cabbage and first started to think about the difference between the cabbage and lettuce. Here is the ultimate cabbage VS lettuce guide that will help you understand the most important differences between the two.Ī while ago, I found myself in the supermarket looking to buy lettuce for the upcoming picnic. ![]() Insect screen curtains for doors9/12/2023 ![]() ![]() Try an anti-itch steroid or antihistamine cream to soothe any pain, swelling or irritation. Calm the itch and redness with over-the-counter products.Apply the ice to the itchy welts or spots for 10 minutes or so to numb the discomfort and reduce any swelling. Use ice or a cold compress for pain and itch relief.Scratching can break the skin's surface and make it easier for infections to develop. It may be hard to resist the urge, but try to avoid scratching your no-see-um bites.Try to wash the area as soon as you notice it to reduce any irritation from the bug's saliva and reduce the risk of infection. Wash the bite thoroughly with warm water and mild soap. ![]() Look for a cluster of red dots, as it is unusual to have just one bite. No-see-ums go after any exposed skin, but they seem to enjoy the back of your neck or legs especially. ![]() They usually look like a small red dot or raised welt that hurts, burns or itches. If you're suffering from painful, itchy no-see-um bites, use these steps to treat them: These are our top tips for treating no-see-um bites. Luckily, you can minimize your risk of infection and illness by taking care of your no-see-um bites with a combination of over-the-counter medicines and home remedies. Like mosquitoes, these tiny biting insects can also transmit diseases to humans. No-see-um bites are painful and itchy, but their havoc can be more than skin deep. But after they bite, you'll definitely know they were there. They are also easy to overlook when they swarm around you or land on your skin. Also known as biting midges, punkies, sand flies or biting gnats, these flying insects are small enough to fit through the mesh screens of windows and doors. No-see-ums are tiny flying insects that are incredibly difficult to spot. ![]() Ember travel mug 2 white9/12/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() I bought the mug for lattes/flat whites and it just doesn't work. I set it to the coolest setting and it still does this. It does this by burning the milk and creating both a skin on the milk and a burnt milk taste. ![]() Secondly, it's the bottom of the mug that heats up which ruins milk based hot drinks (Hot chocolates, lattes, flat whites, cappuccinos, chai lattes, etc). I was expecting a mug that just worked, did what it advertised, I'd pour my hot drink in and no fuss it would simply keep it warm / hot.įirst off the app that controls the mug is terrible, it works once and then after that first time it doesn't pair and connect and you have to go through the set up process every time you want to change the temperature. I'd been looking at heated mugs for over a year but never bought one as they are just so incredibly pricey and this was despite my want of one as I sip away at my hot drinks which become cool before I am halfway through.
First class pizza number9/12/2023 ![]() You also won't get to collect any of the settlement money, according to the site.The first-in-class brain-penetrating synthetic hydroxylated lipid idroxioleic acid (2-OHOA sodium 2-hydroxyoleate), activates sphingomyelin synthase expression and regulates membrane-lipid composition and mitochondrial energy production, inducing cancer cell autophagy. If you neither file a claim nor opt out of the settlement, you give up your right to file a lawsuit, continue a suit or be part of any other litigation against Facebook about the legal issues involved in the case. The court can only either approve or reject the settlement - and if the latter happens, no payments will be sent out and the lawsuit will continue. The deadline for filing an objection to the Facebook settlement has also passed, with that deadline occurring on July 26.įacebook users were able to send the court reasons why the settlement shouldn't be approved, but they couldn't ask it to order a different remedy, according to the settlement website. One possible reason for doing so was if you wanted to keep your right to separately sue the company about the issues and allegations in the case, according to the settlement website. Yes, Facebook users were able to opt out of the settlement, but that deadline passed on July 26. Can I opt out of the settlement - and if so, why should I? "Settlement payments will be distributed as soon as possible if the court grants final approval of the settlement and after any appeals are resolved," it notes. If the settlement is approved, the case could still face appeals, which would take an unknown amount of time to be resolved, the website notes. The claims site notes that there is a final approval hearing for the settlement on September 7, when the court will decide whether to approve the deal and award attorneys' fees and other costs. ![]() Not until later this year at the earliest. The settlement administrator will add up all the points assigned to all claimants and then divide the net settlement amount by that number.Įach claimant will receive that per point amount multiplied by the number of points they were assigned, meaning that people who have been on Facebook for shorter periods of time would likely get a lower settlement amount. If they receive that much, the settlement will be reduced to $543.7 million for the Facebook users who ask for part of the claim.Įach claimant will get one point for each month when they had an "activated" Facebook account between May 24, 2007, and December 22, 2022. The claim website notes that they could be awarded up to 25% of the settlement - or $181.3 million. However, the lawyers involved in the case are likely to take a portion of the settlement as part of their fees. That's unclear, because the settlement amount per user will depend on how many people fill out a claim, according to the settlement website. "We are notifying people through their Facebook notifications about this settlement so they can decide whether to participate." How much money will I get? "We pursued a settlement as it's in the best interest of our community and shareholders," a Meta spokesperson told CBS MoneyWatch. Philadelphia, PA 19103 Is the Facebook settlement legit? The site will also ask you to register with your email and password. The secure portal will allow you to send an email to Use the subject line: "Name Change – Facebook User Privacy Settlement" and include the claim ID from the claim confirmation, as well as the full name of the deceased person. ![]() Send an email to the administrator through its secure portal with the explanation and the documents that demonstrate the need for the change. ![]() To do that, you'll have to provide documentation showing the reason for the name change, such as a copy of the death certificate. Next, you'll have to provide the claim settlement administrator with a request to change the name to the beneficiary or the estate of the claimant. Can I file for a deceased person?įirst, file the claim under the name of the deceased person and fill out their details in the "Your Facebook Account" section of the claim form. In other words, no double-counting, according to the claim administrator. However, if you had multiple accounts at the same time, you can't get a claim for those extra accounts. The claim administrator says that if you created but deleted one or more Facebook accounts, and then later created a new Facebook account, you can claim for the full amount of time you had an activated Facebook account during that time. Can I file for more than one Facebook account? ![]() AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |