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![]() Multiply your fun with multiple screens for a unique way to tell your story. ![]() Reimagine your world by changing backgrounds and creating special effects. Save time by applying color correction settings across multiple clips at once. Speed control: Slow motion and time lapse support. Unique visual effects: you can incorporate over 100 visual effects. Elements: Still and motion graphic support. Overlays and filters: specifically designed filters and overlays to give your a professional finish. Music library: support for adding your music tracks. Key features: Text and titles: support for animated text. Filmora has a simple drag and drop interface, which gives you the freedom to be artistic with the story that you want to create. ![]() Filmora is a solid app that gives you the features and styles that have been previously only available to professional film makers that have a certain level of experience and the expensive applications to match. All in all, it brings enjoyment to video editing, and we definitely recommended it for novice NLE editors that want to be creative without the straitjacket of predetermined workflows and templates.Įditors' note: This is a review of the trial version of Wondershare Video Editor 3.6.0.įilmora is an all-in-one home video editing production software that has powerful functionality and a fully stacked feature set. It contains all the basic tools you need to enter the exciting world of NLEs. Wondershare Video Editor stands out as possibly the most beautiful and effective video software we have seen in a long time. No effect or transition editor: This is the only feature that we feel is missing with it, this app would be even better. ![]() Export options are rich and geared for novice users with easy-to-understand decisions of device, format, social network, or DVD - each with its own sub-options. Wealth of import and export options: Imported files from four different SD/HD sources were handled with ease. Although there is no dramatic departure from common NLE designs, we found our way around it incredibly quickly, because the playback and timeline panels are always kept fixed - only the top left panel is taking the form of each function or effect. The results we achieved were tasteful, and we would be hard pressed to distinguish them from those of editing software that costs many times more.Įverything in view: You will like the fresh-looking black and purple interface with its well-indicated functions and discreet buttons and graphics. ProsĮffects, transitions, PIP: Wondershare Video Editor features a wide array of effects that become beautifully visible in the timeline. This is a beautiful and capable piece of software. Geared to the first-time non-linear video editor, Wondershare Video Editor provides all the freedom you need to arrange clips and music with a wealth of available filters and transitions. ![]() ![]() I use both an iPhone 4 and Bold 9900 daily and was actually hoping to be amazed by the iPhone 5 - but sadly that wasn't the case. Now I'm just as much a fan of technology as I am of BlackBerry, and yes, that includes Apple. ![]() We already know a bunch of what will be offered up in BlackBerry 10 devices, and what we don't know will make it even better. This all actually makes me want BlackBerry 10 that much more. Personally, I'm still SUPER excited for BlackBerry 10. and make sure that customers will have a device in their hands no more than 3 weeks after the announcement. This is what I want to really see RIM do: hype up their announcement of BB10, set one launch. If RIM takes nothing else from Apple's announcement today, I hope they at least take this: Apple announced a phone today that will be available for pre-ordering 2 DAYS later, and will then go on sale ONE WEEK from then. As FlashFlare11 explains, RIM needs to be ready to rock when BlackBerry 10 hits the streets. We know plenty of what's to come already, and having things like NFC, better screen resolution and all around awesome OS experience just makes things that much better.Ī key thing as well is that RIM needs to take note from Apple and these events as well. ![]() That way we know BB10 will still be flat out awesome. We wait and watch these events just like everyone else, and I think deep inside we actually hoped to not be amazed by what we saw. What's important here is that most of the members chiming in here are obviously BlackBerry fans. I want a phone that's going to get through the day and my current device can't do that. iPhone 5 did nothing for me and the biggest thing I wanted to know about was the battery but I doubt it's much because the device is so thin. Take BerryGuy25 for example:Īs an iPhone 4S user, personally I can say that I am not enthused at all. I think many iPhone users won't be making the trip to upgrade just yet. The new device does have some new features, but overall the consensus is that it isn't a huge upgrade from the iPhone 4/4S. Along with the BlackBerry lovers however, even some current iPhone users weren't wowed by the new iPhone. Yes, we are BlackBerry fans here, so we'll defend our device until we die. but I'd say RIM is in a pretty good position to be in, all things considered. iOS 6 looks like iOS5, which looks like iOS4. Sales will obviously be huge. Multitasking is still that "in and out" that Thorsten Heins was talking about, which is painfully obvious if you're used to using a PlayBook, but also use an iPod touch running iOS5 like I do many times a day. but there was nothing mind blowingly cool. Perhaps SK122387 summed it up as well as anyone could: While the die-hard BlackBerry users were quick to point out the flaws in Apple's new device and why BlackBerry 10 is still something to look forward to. Other members chimed in with plenty of back and forth. ![]() Apple is behind the curve! They literally announced technology other OS's have been using for some time. Gives me even more faith BB10 will have a better chance at success. SugarMouth - the member that started the thread - got things going, stating: ![]() Those wanting to let their opinions be known took to the forums to express their new found want for BlackBerry 10. We have giant thread going in the forums around all of the Apple hullabaloo - to save you the time of reading through all of it, here's what some members had to say. Some aren't impressed, others are excited and the rest couldn't care less about any of it. Our members are anything by shy when it comes to sounding off. ![]() ![]() ![]() Giant Woolly Bear ( Hypercompe scribonia ) ![]() Additionally, their jet black or striped appearance stands out among green foliage, making black caterpillars easier to spot than green or brown caterpillars. Types of Black Spiky Caterpillars (With Pictures) – Identification Guideīlack spiky caterpillars are typically easy to identify due to their large, bristly spines. You can also tell black caterpillars by their habitat or the type of plants they feed on. For example, some spiny black caterpillars can have a woolly bear appearance, and others look like spiky black slugs. Identifying black spiky caterpillars requires observing their size, type of spines, presence of hairs, and any particular markings. It’s generally best to avoid handling black spiky caterpillars, even though they don’t bite or sting. Therefore picking them up could result in a stinging or burning sensation on your skin. Some black and spiky caterpillars like the mourning cloak and peacock caterpillar have barbed spines. However, some black furry caterpillars may have fine hairs (setae) that can cause skin irritation. Most black caterpillars with spines or spikes are harmless to humans and don’t contain venom-filled tips. ![]() In this list, you will find six species of spiky black caterpillars. Compared to the thousands of caterpillar species, black caterpillars with spikes are the smallest category. However, you will also find species of fuzzy caterpillars, black and yellow caterpillars, and brown caterpillars. Most types of caterpillars are green caterpillars. Other common black spiky caterpillars are the peacock caterpillar, black spiny elm caterpillar, and the red admiral caterpillar. This hairy black caterpillar is covered in tufts of stiff, smooth black spines. The most common black spiky caterpillar with a spiny appearance is the great leopard moth caterpillar. Black caterpillars are typically not venomous despite their spikes because they don’t contain poison-filled spines. The dark-colored, worm-like bugs can have a menacing appearance with their jet-black bodies, light or white markings, and fleshy spines or spikes on their body. Email Pinterest Facebook Twitter Linkedinīlack spiky caterpillars are unusual types of butterfly or moth larvae. ![]() ![]() But a historic December is one heck of a way to get started. There is still a lot of work to be done to deliver Northern California out of drought, refill our waterways and ensure a limited fire season in 2022. Based on the December snowfall, it actually might be possible to reach that number. After the drought plagued summer, scientists estimated the mountains would need a historic 800 inches of snow to bring the lake up to its regular water levels. The coup de grace was this current Christmas storm which surpassed its forecast and is approaching 120 inches for the week.įollowing a year of abysmal snowfall in the Sierra, Lake Tahoe reached its natural brim this summer, an indication of extreme drought in the region. The massive snowfall began with a light storm in the first week of December, which was followed by a stormy second week bringing 100+ inches to the Sierra. The new record was announced by the UC Berkeley Central Sierra Snow Lab: With more snow in the forecast, that new record could surpass 200 inches. The Tahoe region has now surpassed its snowiest December ever with snowfall totals measuring in at 193.7 inches for the month, surpassing the previous record of 179 inches in 1970. Here are the current Sierra snow totals from the storm as of Monday morning, with more falling as we speak: This storm is bringing in snow so heavy that it has put the mountain towns into gridlock, without open roadways and many without power. Mountain locals are currently the only people enjoying and dealing with the snowfall as Interstate 80, Highway 50 and Highway 395 remain closed, making travel into the ski areas nearly impossible. Roads and ski resorts remain closed as “Deepcember” continues its historic run as the snowiest ever. The lab is at 172 of average precipitation and 178 of average snow water equivalent,' tweeted the UC Berkeley Central Sierra Snow Lab. and will continue through early Monday morning at 4 a.m. A Winter Storm Warning began Friday night at 10 p.m. Ridgewood: 3.2 inches (as of 7:45 a.m.The current storm blasting the Sierra with snow brought 3 more feet of snow last night, surpassing its forecast and burying the mountains in 10 feet of snow. 7 Rain and snow returned to Northern California this weekend.The totals come from the National Weather Service and the North Jersey Weather Observers. Zip codes (where available) of observations will be included in text files after October 7, 2008. Here's a look at how much snow fell during the storm. Regional Snow Analyses: Sierra Nevada Snow Reports Model Assimilation Schedule Snow Survey Schedule Select Region and Date Snow Reports No non-zero station observations available Note: these data are unofficial and provisional. Ramon Padilla Janet Loehrke USA TODAY Almost 12 feet of snow has piled up at Donner Pass in Californias Sierra Nevada mountains in the past seven days. Precipitation totals from th February 28, 2018: Storm Totals: Storm Totals: April 24. Palisades Tahoe averages 400 inches of pristine snowfall every winter - piled up into fluffy, powdery form all over our wide-open bowls, miles of groomed trails. Temperatures will dip into the single digits across northern New Jersey and wind chill factors are expected to drop below zero. Current storm systems, cold and warm fronts, and rain and snow areas. as the storm moved off to the northeast.īehind the storm will be cold weather and wind. ![]() ![]() The snow was expected to end for the entire region by about 6 p.m. Officials at the UC Berkeley Central Sierra Snow Lab at Donner Pass said the area’s snowfall totals have surpassed the previous December record of 179 inches set in 1970. ![]() Much of northwest New Jersey appears to have been spared the brunt of the storm, judging by the latest totals as of Saturday evening, but the northeast part of the state got a bit more. North Jersey was expected to see as much as eight inches of snow in some areas. That record-breaking snowfall at Mount Shasta Ski Bowl was part of a storm total that piled up 15.75 feet (189 inches) of snow over seven days (Feb. Sierra Leone, Republic of, Singapore, Republic of, Slovakia (Slovak Republic). Starting Friday night and continuing through Saturday, the Shore was hit hard, but North Jersey got its fair share of snow as well. Storm Prediction Center severe weather outlook for Wednesday/Wednesday night. North Jersey got a blast of winter weather, courtesy of a nor'easter that traveled up the coast. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() This sampling allowed us to address that comparison studies incorporating shorter fatiguing tasks have found an effect on physical performance, but have not focused particularly on the experience of the participants, who were often defined as inactive/inexperienced ( 12, 16), untrained ( 6), or at best, sport students ( 14). In addition, the key feature of this study was the intentional sampling of actively competing recreational athletes. Thus, the main goal of this study was to retest the manipulations of Schücker and MacMahon ( 8) using a 30-min Stroop task instead of a 10-min Stroop task. It is thus notable that the research shows that not only does the Stroop task increase perceived fatigue and impair subsequent full body physical performance, it can do so after only a few minutes of the task ( 12, 14– 16). ( 13) found that the participants’ performance declined after 30 min of the Stroop task, compared with the performance after 30 min of leisurely reading of emotionally neutral magazines. ( 13), who used a physical task similar to the beep test, the Yo-Yo intermittent running task. This suggestion is further supported by Smith et al. ![]() ( 2) suggest that for complex, full body endurance tasks, the cognitive task must have a minimum duration of 30 min to influence physical performance. In line with this finding, Van Cutsem et al. In comparison, Schücker and MacMahon ( 8) found that 10 min of the Stroop task did not have a negative effect on beep test performance. For example, Brown and Bray ( 6) found a threshold effect for the Stroop task after 4–6 min of the Stroop task, there were negative effects on a handgrip endurance task. One key factor is that the length of the cognitive task is inconsistent throughout the literature in this area and has ranged from 3 min ( 12) to 90 min ( 9, 10), with different results depending on the study’s design. ![]() The inconsistent effects in this area are exemplified by Schücker and MacMahon ( 8), who found that active participants were not impeded in running the beep test, an externally paced 20-m shuttle run ( 11), after completing a demanding cognitive task. ( 10) showed that participants in a self-paced running task (3-km time trial) ran significantly slower in the exertion condition compared with the control condition. They found that participants withdrew from the physical task significantly earlier in the exertion condition compared with the control condition. ( 9) tested performance in a cycling time trial after a 90-min cognitive task compared with a control condition in which participants watched a 90-min documentary. Support for the finding that cognitive exertion has a negative impact on physical performance is exemplified in two key studies. In particular, this study sought to explore the influence of the length of the manipulation task, in follow-up from a previous study ( 8). Concomitant with the increasing amount of research in this topic are some inconsistencies, as researchers look to understand the complex interplay of factors, including the specific cognitive task used, the target physical task, and individual difference variables, such as training background and motivation (e.g., ). Indeed, the growth of interest in this topic is evidenced by a number of recent review articles (e.g., ) and a boom in the empirical work from a number of different subdisciplines (e.g., ). An expanding area of research is devoted to understanding the effects of cognitive and self-control tasks on physical performance. ![]() ![]() ![]() It has both pre-made automatic features, but also high level and customizable one. If you’re a beginner, are new to image editing in Photoshop or simply want to spend less time in front of the computer and more time shooting, then Photoshop Elements might be for you. ![]() It has a much wider range of features and tools that are ideal for advanced photo editing work.īoth Photoshop and Photoshop Elements are excellent software programs, but they excel in different departments. For professional photographers, Adobe Photoshop is the best choice. It has a simplified interface and a wide range of tools that are easy to use and understand. ![]() When it comes to choosing the best program for beginners, Photoshop Elements is the clear winner. You can also get creative with patterns and textured overlays to really make your photos pop. Another amazing feature is the guided edits, which you can use to extend photo backgrounds, move and scale objects, add color to black and white pics, and even easily swap backgrounds. alongside the basic eraser is its sister the magic eraser tool that is used for removing background objects from an image and other things such as unwanted blemishes. The eraser tool, a staple in any software, is, of course, present in Elements. Photoshop Elementsīy making a few simple tweaks, you can transform your images into dazzling works of art, the smudge tool, which you can use to smudge existing colors in your image, or smear foreground color, for instance. Other tools in photoshop include, but are certainly not limited to, quick select tool, which allows for quick and easy object selection, lasso selection tool for freehand selection, refine edge brush tool for complex edge selection, such as the edges of hair, camera raw filter for white balance, exposure, shadows, and highlights adjustments, color highlight and color range tool, colorize with hue/saturation adjustment, content aware fill and many more. you can also hold down the mouse button and drag to create curved lines, rather than straight lines. to complete the shape, return to the first node. continue adding nodes until you’ve created the shape you want. to use the pen tool, simply left-click where you want to start your line or shape. The pen tool works by creating nodes, which are points that define the shape of your line or object. it allows you to create vector graphics, which essentially means graphics that don’t lose quality upon any kind of scaling. The pen tool is another one of Photoshop’s tools. and like the rectangle and rounded rectangle tools, both of these shapes can be created with sharp or rounded corners. the ellipse tool can be used to create perfect circles or ovals, while the polygon tool can be used to create any number of sides – just enter the desired number in the options bar. The ellipse and polygon tools are great for creating more complex shapes. ![]() ![]() I like the smell of many of the other Artisan scents. Pure is a very fresh citrus scent, full of rich green undertones, and a bit of a floral finish. Pure has the usual Artisan citrus flare, but pairs it with some nice herbal notes like thyme and petitgrain, to give it a slightly different touch. However, Black doesn’t seem to be around much anymore, so I’m putting this one on the list (Artisan Black is still below). Nonetheless, this is probably the best smelling of the Varvatos colognes, or at least top 2-3.Īrtisan Pure– Pure is in my mind, the second best fragrance from the Artisan line. Performance is decent, but not anything that special. Up top, those notes get lost in the fray, on my skin. As it dries down, I feel that it gets sweeter and the light citrus and rhubarb touches become a great deal more noticeable. I love tonka bean, as a note, which gets flanked by that suede note and rich cured tobacco. Much like the other scents, on this list, it will settle down into something that is more palatable and great. ![]() Fir and a blend of spices announces that Vintage has arrived. The opening act is pretty powerful and ‘in your face’. Notes include: tobacco, suede, tonka bean, jasmine, rhubarb, absinthe, and others. Vintage is a masculine scent that grabs attention in an understated way. Vintage– Warm, fresh, and incredibly smooth. I actually ended up buying Versace Man Eau Fraiche, Hermes Eau Givree, and Sauvage EDT (EDP is too weak, Parfum is trash, Elixir is more trash, don't me) for my summer arsenal.What are the Best Smelling Varvatos Colognes? Best Overall Varvatos Cologne While I definitely believe in wearing colognes for yourself, it's not a good idea for a hetero guy to wear something women are repulsed by. ![]() Unfortunately, if you watch Fragrance Room's videos where women react to this, nearly all of them hate this fragrance and rate it below 4/10. My closing remark is that this feels like Versace pour Homme minus tonka bean and 4x the neroli - they are really that similar even though VPH lasts about an hour, is plain and boring, but also cheap. This is praised as the definitive vacation scent, but to me it's the definitive *beach* vacation scent with that south european twist and I almost feel like wearing this anywhere else would be out of place. This makes JVAP a more floral springtime scent whereas Sauvage is straight up "blue" that everyone "expects" a men's fragrance to smell like. Oversimplifying, Sauvage EDT takes the lemon cleaner smell edge off with black pepper the same way as JVAP does with floral and herbal notes. It's herbacious and floral enough for spring AND citrusy and floral enough for summer, AND cheap enough to overspray, AND a fairly safe scent (unless someone hates the smell of citrus blossom, in which case you should probably avoid that psychopath anyways).Įven though it's nothing like Sauvage, it still gets compared to the king of citrus and the king of ambroxan. ![]() It definitely gave me a headache because I can't stop enjoying this. It's Neroli Portofino Forte! If you don't believe me, check out the perfumer for both and notice it's the same gentleman behind both, and they are both his most popular fragrance (single). AdG Absolu is extremely popular after the big bottles went 60% off on black friday 2022, but a sweet aquatic smells so "cologne-guy", a category almost as bad as "old man cologne guy".Īfter seeing JVAP called out in multiple videos, I tried on 4 sprays in Macy's and went right in. I see the Lacoste L1212 and Abercrombie First Instinct called out often, but smelling like melons is just such a strange concept to me. ![]() I found myself looking at top 10 videos from 2018 in desperate search of a spring/summer fragrance that was unique enough for me to enjoy and also mass-appealing enough so I could wear it without worrying about bad reactions, and affordable but also not cheapie smelling. ![]() ![]() Apple Mail Privacy Protection affected the performance of HTML countdown timers. One more problem you can face along the way is iOS15. This means the timer will reset right after being opened, making it irrelevant.īefore sending an email with an HTML countdown timer, make sure that the timer generating system you're using can avoid this problem. Some email services and clients won't display images either by default or from untrusted senders.Īnd some email providers cache all images. Side note: "+" in the "image display" column doesn't mean 100% of the receivers will see your timer. When a subscriber opens the email, they see an updated image. Basically, it is a script that leads to a dynamically generated image according to the parameters you set (time, date, and so on). How to Create an HTML Countdown Timer for EmailĪn HTML countdown timer is more flexible. If you do, consider using an HTML countdown timer. Besides, not so many users open emails more than once.īottom line: use countdown timer GIFs if you don’t need the content to update in real time. Still, even if the time your countdown timer GIF is off, you will certainly create FOMO in your email campaign. You can’t expect too much from a simple countdown timer GIF: the image won’t change based on when the subscriber opens the email and how it relates to the event. It might cause some difficulties when you’re tied to a particular time. The main drawback of ready-made GIFs - they reset every time a user opens the email. The idea is more or less the same: choose a template, customize the background, colors, set the event time, and save it as a GIF. If you want to create countdown timer GIF on your own, there are plenty of services that can help you. Just choose the one you like and voilà, your email is ready!Īlso, you can generate a countdown timer for an email with a drag-n-drop email editor. There are tons of ready-made GIFs on websites like Giphy, Pinterest, or Tumblr. The easiest way to add a countdown timer GIF to your email is to find it online. Be it eye-catching colors, large fonts, or other elements, they should visually stand out. One thing you should remember about countdown emails is that they should be attention-grabbing. You can always adjust the timer to suit the needs of your campaign. There are two main ways to create such timers: as a GIF, or as an HTML code we’ll tell you about their differences a bit later.Ī countdown timer prompts subscribers to act :it literally shows that the clock is ticking. What Is a Countdown Timer and Why Is It an Effective Marketing Tool?Ī countdown timer is a virtual clock that shows how much time is left till a particular event (like the beginning or the end of a sale). Plus, we’ll show you how to add countdown timers to your email campaigns. In this article, we’ll cover pros and cons of GIF and HTML countdown timers, as well as ways of creating them in Mailchimp, Shopify, and more. Whether it is a limited-time offer, a special promotion, or a gentle reminder that some product will go out of stock soon, a neatly integrated countdown timer GIF can enhance its effectiveness. Credit must be given to Acres of Learning by using my credit button somewhere in the product.Countdown timer GIFs are fast to create and very effective when it comes to making promotional offers more actionable. If you are using these images for commercial use, they must be added to a product they cannot be used as part of a set of clipart/GIFS. Inserted into digital activities or PowerPoints. ![]() This set of timer GIFS can be used in so many ways. Add your own text and clipart to these basic timers or crop and keep simple! There are 8 rectangular and 3 round timers. The set includes rectangular and round timers in multiple colors. This set of minute countdown timers is perfect for all kinds of classroom management uses, independent work on timed math facts, group work, or whole class games. Animated GIF images can be used in so many fun ways. ![]() ![]() ![]() Once you’ve worn your new boots for a bit, it’ll be pretty clear where blisters will form on your foot. The bulky socks will mimic some of this by warming up your feet and pressing on the upper, helping it mold to the shape of your foot. That’s why boots are easier to break in during summer months - the combination of warmer outside temps and increased moisture from your sweaty feet (gross but real) is the ideal set of conditions for loosening the leather fibers. Out-of-the-box leather is as stiff as it will ever be, and softens and stretches best with a combination of gentle pressure, heat, and moisture. This will help you figure out if they’re the right size without getting them dirty, so you can still return them. Start with the thickest sock you have (or two if you can manage it!) and wear your new boots around the house. The Dayton Service Boot is one of my favorites of all time - but that break in… 2. A lot of boot brands are designed to fit best when you go a half size down, but not all! Luckily, our reviews have you covered. If you have to buy online, be sure to read our reviews and consider ordering a couple of sizes and returning one of them when you’re confident. If possible, try on boots in person before you buy them, and experiment with a half size larger and smaller than your actual size. It’s a helpful starting point, though not all manufacturers are true-to-size. If you’re not sure exactly what size you are, go to your local shoe store and get measured on a Brannock device. Blisters are formed where there’s friction, and if you’re sliding around with every step, you’ll never get past the break-in stage. On the other hand, too-big boots will never be more than blister machines. If your toes are cramped or the width of your foot hangs over the footbed, no amount of breaking in is going to fix it. How do you break in boots so you don't get blisters?įorget what you’ve heard about the leather stretching - t here’s nothing you can do about a pair of boots that’s too small, back-to-front.Don’t spray your boots with a combination of alcohol and water.Don’t blast your boots with a hair dryer.Don’t fill your boots with water and let them dry.Take Your Pair of boots to a Professional ![]() |
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