12/17/2023 0 Comments Captur 2012![]() While Renault generally does better than you might expect in reliability surveys - it’s usually around mid-table in most of them - the Captur doesn’t seem to be one of its better efforts, slipping behind the likes of the Ford Puma and Skoda Kamiq in reliability terms.Įarly hybrid models seemed to have an issue dealing with steep hills, often slowing down excessively on them, but a software update should have cured that. What to look for when buying a second hand Renault Captur The ride quality gets quite lumpy and overly firm at low speeds, which is really annoying when you think cars like the Captur will spend most of their lives in-town. To drive, the Captur is fine, but nothing more and it won’t appeal to an enthusiastic driver. The cabin looks stylish, especially with the bigger of the two touchscreen options, but the software that runs on those screens is quite fiddly and annoying to use - the likes of VW and Ford do this stuff better, while the Captur’s interior quality isn’t as good as it looks at first. It’s a little noisy at times, but it’s super-frugal if you drive it right, and easier to use than the heavy and complicated plug-in hybrid, but that’s a good choice if you do lots of in-town driving and can charge up at home overnight, thanks to a 28-mile electric range. The 1.3 turbo is a better option for long journeys, but the ‘self-charging’ 1.6 hybrid is probably the best all-rounder. The basic 90hp version of the 1.0-litre turbo three-cylinder petrol engine does the job fine, but it does feel a touch gutless on the motorway. ![]() It’s also a very practical car for families - there’s lots of space in the back seats - and the boot can be expanded, by sliding those same back seats forward - to a massive 536 litres.Īh, there’s a catch though - if you’re buying a hybrid or plug-in hybrid version of the Captur, you will have to put up with a smaller boot, as the battery goes under the boot floor. ![]() For a little bit of joie de vivre in your crossover, why not try a Renault Captur? Launched in 2019, this second-generation model gets the same handsome styling as the smaller Clio, and a smart-looking cabin too. The roads are full of small SUVs right now, so if you want to stand out from the pack, just a little, it helps to have some French style on your side. ![]()
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12/17/2023 0 Comments Fortnite eddie brock![]() First off, the skin has already appeared in the item shop a few times, therefore it is probable that it will do so once more. There are a few indications, though, that it could return shortly. ![]() When the Eddie Brock Venom skin will be available again in the Fortnite item market is yet unknown. Many fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe are excited to play as Venom in Fortnite because he is a beloved character. Third, a well-know persona is connect to the skin. It may customize with various harvesting equipment and back blings and worn with a range of different outfits. Second, the skin has a lot of adaptability. Even though it hasn’t been accessible for more than a year, it has recently made a couple more appearances in the item shop. But because it has been almost a year since the skin was last offered, many fans are curious as to when it will be back.Īfter two weeks, the skin was removed from the item shop. The item store has featured it several times since its initial release in Chapter 2 Season 4. One of the most widely used skins in Fortnite is Eddie Brock Venom. Eddie Brock Venom Skin Return Release Date in Fortnite Item Shop Let’s look at what gamers may anticipate as they excitedly await its return to the Fortnite Item Shop. The excitement has grown to new heights with the release of the Eddie Brock Venom skin. ![]() Among these well-known figures, gamers and fans have both taken a shine to Venom, the symbiote-infused antihero. The Marvel Comics crossover, which introduced well-known characters like Spider-Man, Iron Man, and Venom into the exciting Fortnite universe, has been one of the most eagerly awaited crossovers. Eddie Brock Venom Skin Return Release Date in Fortnite Item Shop: The dynamic partnerships it has forged with well-known properties from a variety of media have made Fortnite, the battle royale hit, famous. ![]() 12/17/2023 0 Comments Modo keyshot rendering![]() ![]() I cover the four key areas that make a great render-īy mastering these four areas, you renders will improve dramatically. I will be covering the fundamentals as well as advanced techniques in a variety of software. This course also looks at animation designs, from simple to advanced. I will be showing how I render to produce basic clean images that are suitable for individual customer feedback and design approval, and I also tackle the high-quality scenes that may be used for advertising, social media, or e-commerce purposes. This course aims to rectify that, by providing clear instructions and information about the render engine. Many people struggle to get lifelike images and end up producing dull and flat renders. In this course, I am going to guide you through the skills required to make stunning rendered images and animations. ![]() You will learn how to render jewellery to a high standard, using a variety of rendering software.Ī windows computer – it will need to be fairly powerful. Learn to render jewelry using MatrixGold, Cycles in Rhino 3d, V-Ray, Keyshot and Maverick Title: Udemy – Jewellery Rendering MASTERCLASS – Vray, Keyshot, Maverick + And if you have a suggestion for another tip share it in the comments below.Duration 26h 57m Project Files Included MP4 Visit the KeyShot Amazing Shots forum to see what others are creating and share your own work. We would love to see what you create with this tip. If you’re interested in trying KeyShot Pro, just visit /try/keyshot. You can learn more about Ground Planes or Model Sets in the KeyShot Manual. You can now render out the separate Model Sets which will provide two image layers with transparent backgrounds for post-processing in any composition or against any background, without including elements of the ground plane or the model’s reflection. Note: if you encounter undesired shadow artifacts in your scene where your now-hidden model once was, the easy solution is to select the Project window, Lighting tab and simply increase the ray bounces (under General Lighting) and your artifacts should disappear. By unchecking Visible to Camera, the model is no longer visible, but the shadow created by the model is still present and able to be rendered out independently. Double-click a part with the emissive material applied to open the Material properties and uncheck Visible to Camera in the Advanced section. This allows you to create your last Model Set (named “Product Alpha” in the video above).įinally, to display only the shadows, drag-and-drop the emissive white material from the Library window, Material tab onto the parts in the scene. Right-click the selected parts and select the Create Model Set from Selection option at the bottom of the pop-up menu. Back in the Scene Tree, in the “Product” Model Set, select the parts that have the shadows you want to separate. Now you can set up the last Model Set, which will be used to create an independent shadow layer. Before proceeding, right-click on one of the Model Sets and select Render Thumbnails to quickly update the thumbnail images so you can easily identify the different sets. You can also import any 3D model from outside of KeyShot. In the video above, the model is available on the Cloud Library and will download to the Library window, Models tab. Make sure the “Product” Model Set is selected and drag-and-drop your model into the scene. Pro Tip: At this point, save the scene as a starting point for other products where you want to use the same method. With the new Model Set created, lock the “Ground” Model Set by clicking the padlock icon. This ensures that the new Model Set does not contain a duplicate ground plane. Important: When you add the new Model Set, make sure that Link Materials and Always Visible are unchecked, and that Ground Plane is also unchecked. Then, right-click the Model Sets panel and select Add Model Set. ![]() Back on the Scene tab, rename the Model Set, “Ground”, to make it easier to identify. At this point, the scene should appear empty, which is ideal for the ground plane Model Set. From there, change the Opacity Map Mode to Inverse Color to blend the ground plane with its environment. Next, select the Textures sub-tab, click the Opacity input, and change the Texture type to Occlusion. In the Properties sub-tab, change the color to black. Next, double-click the Ground Plane item in the Project window, Scene Tree to display the Material settings and change the material Type from Ground to Flat. To add a ground plane, select the Edit menu, then Add Geometry, Add Ground Plane or or use Ctrl-G (Windows)/ Cmd-G (Mac). To do this, start with an empty scene in KeyShot and add a ground plane. The easiest way to have more control over your product shadows during post-processing is to start by isolating and rendering the shadow as an image with a transparent background. ![]() 12/17/2023 0 Comments Road trip checklist for couples![]() It would have been handy to know about it before! 12) Metric & imperial living side-by-side in harmonyįile this under “strange but true”. I found out about this the hard way, when the rental car provider notified me when I returned my vehicle. On top of that finding parking in central London ain’t easy (or cheap!). Cameras are used to track the number plate of every vehicle that enters and leaves. If you zip through here, even for a few minutes, you will get slugged with a hefty extra fee that is charged automatically to your car rental provider (and passed onto you). This is especially true within the inner-city area called the “ Congestion Charging Zone”. So, use your favourite maps app to try to avoid unnecessary paid roads. There aren’t too many toll roads and bridges in the UK, but every penny saved is a penny earned. Read all the signs carefully… I double dare you. No lines at all doesn’t necessarily mean that parking is acceptable either, so pay attention to what other local drivers are doing. ![]() A double yellow continuous line means no parking any time. A single yellow continuous line along a kerb means there are parking restrictions at certain times of the day. ![]() While parking areas on streets are usually clearly marked with white lines, there’s marked areas that you should also avoid. Just use a bit of common sense, and if in doubt, vehicles travelling uphill have right of way. Fortunately, there are “passing places” (that’s their real name!) that you can pull off on the side of the road to let opposing traffic pass or an impatient overtaking driver from behind. In rural and more remote areas, including Scotland, it’s common to find “single track roads” – just 1 lane that allows traffic in 2 directions. On UK roads it's often necessary to stray into the opposing lane to get around obstacles such as parked cars, vans unloading, or roadworks. If you’re going through a roundabout (also called a “traffic circle”) don’t change lanes mid-way through and give way to traffic on the right (already on the roundabout). And of course, they drive on the left side of the road (not a problem for us Aussies!). If you’re from the United States or Canada, some of the local road laws may seem a bit foreign. Tip: Bring your own car power adapter & USB cable so your smartphone never goes flat.ĭon’t rush… and enjoy views like this 7) Beware of local driving laws If you find yourself taking the wrong turn accidently you’ll be glad you’ve got Google Maps to re-route. Many roads in the UK were designed before automobiles, so there’s no shortage of 1-way streets and unexpected sharp turns. Or even better, travel with a Wi-Fi hotspot. Pffft! Rental GPSs are sooooo 1999! Download offline maps using Google Maps. ![]() Typically, you can use your driver’s license from your home country, but check the official list. No point paying for the same thing twice! However, check the fine print of your credit card or travel insurance terms to find out if “full cover” (also known as collision damage waiver - CDW) is automatically included. It is mandatory to have at least 3 rd party insurance, which most rental car providers will include. Once you’ve settled on a rental provider, ensure you’re adequately covered. If you’re starting in the north, then look through Edinburgh car hire options. Check out the cheapest London car hire options, or save time and go with SIXT car hire. If you’re starting in the south (and don’t live in the UK already), chances are you’ll be flying (or train-ing) into London. Tower Bridge in London 2) Choose your car rental wisely ![]() 12/17/2023 0 Comments Words to describe sad moods![]() ![]() 30 Words to Describe Moodīelow are 30 examples of words that might be used to describe mood in literature. Once readers feel emotionally impacted by a piece, they will be better able to understand the central message, or theme, of the work. Why is Mood Important?īecause mood evokes emotional responses in readers, it helps to establish an emotional connection between a piece of literature and its audience. ![]() Every word carries a positive, negative, or neutral connotation, so authors must choose their words carefully to create their intended atmosphere. The attitude of the speaker will likely influence the way they tell the story, which in turn influences how readers feel while reading it.ĭiction (an author’s word choice) can also help to create the mood and atmosphere in a piece of literature. Tone is important when it comes to creating mood. Tone reflects the speaker’s feelings or attitude toward the subject, whereas mood is the feeling experienced by the reader. However, it’s usually easy to identify a predominant mood that is present in most of the story. There can be several moods present within one piece of writing, since different scenes might contain different moods. What images or feelings come to mind? Do you feel frightened, hopeful, reflective? Most words that can be used to describe emotions can also be used to describe the mood of a story. One of the best ways to determine the mood of a piece is to ask yourself how it makes you feel as you read it. Identifying MoodĮvery piece of writing has a mood, whether it’s a 500-page novel or a short poem. In scenes like these, the author uses tone and diction to establish the creepy setting makes me, the reader, sense the eerie mood. (If you haven’t read the book, just watch Apocalypse Now to see what I mean). As the narrator slowly approaches a compound bordered by human heads on stakes, it’s safe to say that the atmosphere created is similar to that of a horror film. Take Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness, for example. Have you ever read a story that sent chills down your spine, or just felt eerie? It’s also referred to as the “atmosphere” of a piece. In literature, mood is a device that evokes certain feelings for readers through a work’s setting, tone, theme, and diction. What was the last story to make you cry? Laugh? Feel nostalgic, optimistic, or frightened? You can thank the story’s mood in large part for evoking those feelings for you. It’s pretty easy to tell when you’re in a good mood, bad mood, need-more-food mood… but even your favorite stories have moods, too, and they impact how you feel while reading. ![]() 12/17/2023 0 Comments Snooze scottsdale quarter![]() They are open Mon-Fri starting at 11am and Sat-Sun at 9am. Central Ave in Phoenix and is right next to Postino Central and Federal Pizza. I’ve throughly enjoyed The Simple life, which is your basic breakfast (eggs, English muffin, bacon and fruit), but I’ve heard amazing things about the Windsor Eggs Benedict and the Matador! The drinks are definitely what keeps me coming back, but their brunch items are pretty delicious too. I have yet to try them all but so far every single one has been super tasty. 22 (raspberry & blueberry vodka w/ blackberry lemonade) and No. It is so yummy! And, remember only $5! Other delicious ones are No. It is mixed to perfection with gin, elderflower, fresh squeezed grapefruit, and sparkling water. Make sure to take a Lyft or an Uber to this boozy brunch location! You’ll need it.įor drinks, make sure to order the No. The drinks are so delicious (and so dangerous) you’ll just keep throwing them back. After experiencing the Windsor, I fully understand the role of a mixologist now. Windsor absolutely had to make the list of best boozy brunches because… are you ready for it? They offer $5 cocktails, wine, and pitchers of beer every day until 5pm! You cannot get any better than this! I never understood how most bars have “bartenders” and some specialize in having mixologists. I mean my mouth is watering just thinking about it. Eggs, pancake bites, bacon, pork sausage, syrup. I ordered the Pancake Bowl and don’t even want to try anything else because it was that good. Not only are their drinks super smooth and easy to drink, but their food is out-of-this-world amazing. I highly recommend the flavored mimosas (raspberry was phenomenal) and their peach Bellini! My friend ordered the Espresso Martini and said it was to die for! You can check out their drink menu before visiting here.īesides mimosas and Bellinis, they have your classic Bloody Mary, sangria, and a cocktail called The Cardinal, which I am dying to try! Rosemary Lavendar vodka!? Count me in. You can people watch and sip on one of their all-natural smoothies or, let’s be real, delicious cocktails. Located right in the Scottsdale Quarter, Breakfast Kitchen Bar has everything you could ask for and more! The vibe of the place is great and the best part is the outdoor seating on the patio. Hash is open Mon-Fri: 7am-2pm and Sat & Sun: 7am- 3pm. These boozy spots, while worth the wait, do not take reservations. However, be prepared to roll out of bed and get to Hash sooner rather than later. Hash Kitchen has four different locations so you’re bound to be close in proximity to one of them during your stay. For Instagram worthy dishes, order the Banana Split Brioche French toast or the Avocado Toast Hash Style! For flavorful and savory dishes, you’ll love the HK Hashes! The waiter I spoke to highly recommended the Carnitas option and said it was one of their best selling dishes. You honestly can’t go wrong with any of their entrees. ![]() Yes, it’s an alcoholic capri sun!įood wise, start with the Cannoli Donuts (pictured above). Or you can opt in to try the Cereal Shooter Flight, Vodka Flight, a Disco Cocktail, or the Hash Capri Sun. Mimosa’s not your thing? No worries! Like I mentioned, they have the best build your own Bloody Mary bar in the city! It is no joke! You can 100% make a meal out of your beverage. They have your basic orange, but also offer kiwi, pineapple, peach, you name it! Or you can choose four and make a flight out of it. The interior design is the cutest, they are constantly playing the best music, and did I mention their drinks are so damn good!?Īccording to Hash, “Mornings are for Mimosas” and boy do they offer any kind of mimosa you can dream up. Known for having Arizona’s Largest Bloody Mary Bar, this boozy brunch spot is a MUST. HorseWeb accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.If you are planning a trip to the Valley, you have probably heard of Hash. Accessing this website indicates your acceptance of HorseWeb's Privacy Policy and your agreement to be bound by the Terms of Service and use of cookies to enhance your website experience. ![]() HorseWeb does not bear any responsibility for the accuracy of any user-generated content (UGC). 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Subscriptions help fund the work we do every day.Īmazon's Kindles are the best e-readers around. com and our print magazine (if you'd like). Special offer for Gear readers: Get a 1-year subscription to WIRED for $5 ($25 off). Updated August 2023: We've added the Nook Glowlight 4 Plus. WIRED’s Gear team has spent months, if not years, reading on these tablets-these are our favorites. But there are a few Kindle alternatives out there in case you don’t want to support Amazon or you just want a different set of features. Amazon makes the best ebook reader, which is why we have a separate Best Kindles guide that breaks down the entire lineup. Naturally, when you hear “e-reader,” you might think Kindle. Even better, you can check out digital books from a library without leaving your house. Books can also be expensive and take up a lot of physical space, but that’s not a problem with ebooks. E-readers let you carry thousands of books or dozens of audiobooks in a single, slim, rectangular tablet they have paperlike screens that are easy on the eyes and they won’t inundate you with distracting notifications. But there’s no doubt that ebook readers (also called e-readers) make life easier-they might just make you read more too. I dearly love a paperback book that I can bend, touch, smell, and display on my bookshelf when I’m done. ![]() 12/16/2023 0 Comments Prescription med for allergies![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Allergies can also trigger or worsen asthma and lead to other health problems such as sinus infections (sinusitis) and ear infections, particularly in children.Īn allergy is your body’s reaction to an otherwise innocent substance that it has identified as an invader. Seasonal allergies are real diseases that can interfere with work, school or recreation. You’re sneezing, your eyes are itching, and you feel miserable. There can be side effects with long-term use of these medicines, and they should only be used under a doctor's supervision.The pollen count is sky-high. Topical steroids: For allergic skin conditions such as atopic dermatitis (eczema) and hives (urticaria), topical steroids are sometimes prescribed. There are also other types of nasal sprays to reduce symptoms. It should be used only for a few days because longer use can cause a "rebound" effect that makes symptoms worse. Although a nasal decongestant spray doesn't require a prescription, use one with caution. Nasal steroid sprays require a prescription and are effective in reducing nasal symptoms triggered by allergies and irritants such as perfume and smoke. Nasal sprays: Several different types of medicines are available as nasal sprays to reduce symptoms of sneezing and a runny nose. ![]() Steroids work by reducing inflammation and are available only by prescription. Anaphylaxis is a systemic (whole body), life-threatening allergic reaction, and is the most severe type of allergic reaction. Epinephrine provide fast, reliable first-aid for an anaphylactic reactions.Consult your doctor about which medicines you must stop taking before your scheduled allergy tests. Make sure you don't worsen eye symptoms by rubbing your eyes and exposing them to more pollen.Īntihistamines and allergy testing: Antihistamines interfere with allergy testing. There are a number of eye drops that include an antihistamine, decongestant or other anti-allergy treatments. If you have high blood pressure, ask your doctor before taking any of these.Įye drops: For eye allergy symptoms that don't respond to an antihistamine, check with your doctor about eye drops. Allegra-D®, Claritin-D® and Zyrtec-D® help to relieve allergy symptoms plus nasal congestion. Newer prescription antihistamines such as Claritin®, Allegra® and Clarinex®, do not cause drowsiness (Zyrtec® may cause drowsiness in some patients).Īntihistamine and decongestant combinations: Some allergy medicines are available as a combination of an antihistamine and a decongestant. Other over-the-counter antihistamines like Claritin® do not cause drowsiness. They are effective at improving asthma and rhinitis symptoms but not to the same extent as inhaled steroids.Īntihistamines are medicines that block the allergic reaction, and they are available in tablets, syrups and eye drops.ĭrowsiness as a side-effect: Some over-the-counter antihistamines like Benadryl® cause drowsiness. Leukotriene modifiers are available as tablets. They reduce swelling inside the airways and relax smooth muscles around the airways. Leukotriene Modifiers: Leukotriene modifiers are long-term control allergic asthma medications and rhinitis medications.These drugs work by preventing the release of histamine. Anti-IgEĪ relatively new type of allergy medication is called anti-IgE antibody (omalizumab). Many different medicines are available to help control allergy symptoms when you can't avoid the things to which you are allergic. ![]() 12/16/2023 0 Comments 3dsystems cube pro trio filament error![]() ![]() The majority luckily being in favor of the Cube Pro, stating it’s very reliable and can print almost all day with heavy use and producing immaculate prints, the only complaint being the proprietary cartridges which may be a reasonable trade off. There’s also a large disparity amongst customers that seem to either adore their unit or abhor it immensely. other items on offer are ‘Glue Packs’ which are simply regular clear glue bottles at the laughable price of 20 dollars for two small bottles. The first of which is a replacement build platform costing 150 dollars for a platform with no features and seems to be a regular acrylic panel. Costliness seems to be a trend with these printers supposed ‘accessories’ being horribly over priced and underwhelming at best. The few benefits they show over standard spools is the ability to display how much filament has been used, which could be argued that you can see the filament on standard reels and gauge the same information, though more importantly, they can tell the hot end of the printer what temperature they need to be for printing. This brings us to the most disappointing thing about this printer the proprietary filament cartridges which run you 99 USD each. Though it would be nice to see some optional features like a heated platform and an SD card reader at least it’s good that they didn’t skimp at all when it comes to print quality which should always take priority over flair and frills. Of all the things actually included in the documentation, the build size is especially promising as it’s fairly sizable compared to some printers currently available and it still maintains high detail. Notably left out were listings of, print speed and nozzle diameter which are rather important and a glaring error on their part. The spec sheet offered on the website leaves much to desired and is a bad sign for the customer service side of the company. The printer we’ll be focusing on is the Cube Pro Duo, which as the name states has the neat ability to extrude from multiple extruders using different materials limited only to the varieties offered in the Cubify store ABS, PLA and Nylon. Though have they grown complacent and stagnant over the years? The only way to tell is to scrutinize them as they should have had ample time to iron out the problems and hiccups we often expect from a startup or growing business. With this they bring a ton of experience to the table not only as a juggernaut of the industry when compared to the spunky young startups of recent years but also as a developer of 3D printers with decades to hone the art of 3D printing to a consistent and reliable process. The company was founded back in 1986 and is often credited with inventing 3D printing. For better or worse, they want to be your one stop shop for everything your printer requires or that you’d ever need to operate it. ![]() Their goals have been as a business solution, encompassing their product in every aspect from their own filament and software down to their own glue for applying to the print bed to help adherence. With the slim pickings that most indie companies have up for an offer that is open source hardware or software, there are few companies that offer everything you need. Though one group, 3D Systems, is drawing focus on the office space and how 3d printing is becoming more and more required for a twenty-first century business to function. ![]() More and more companies recently are focusing their efforts on making 3D printing available to everyone through seemingly stripped down printers that are difficult to get working consistently and even when you manage to do so they’re ‘ok’ in quality pretty much all the time. TEVO Tornado Review All You Need To Know - April 6, 2022. ![]() Creality Ender vs Anet A8 : Which is Better? - April 14, 2022. ![]() |
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