![]() ![]() She is also into health and fitness and is an avid spin-cycler.īorn and raised in McLaren Vale, South Australia, Rebecca Hopkins studied Wine Business at the University of Adelaide in the early 1990s, even though she wanted to become a geologist. When Anna is not learning about wine or sharing her passion with others, she enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter. (Wine & Spirits Education Trust) Advanced Certification Level 3 & 4. ![]() trade, media and consumer markets.Īroma Wine Co reflects Anna’s passion for the wine industry, but more importantly, it reflects her love for meeting the talented people behind the scenes and sharing their stories with the world.Īnna holds a BA in Modern Literature from University Paris VIII and the W.S.E.T. Today, Anna is tapping into her 20-plus years of experience and knowledge of the hospitality and wine industries to guide wineries through the intricacies of the U.S. Spending her summer vacations in Croatia, Anna enjoyed everything that such a beautiful Mediterranean country had to offer, including working in her family’s vineyards. Born into a Croatian family and raised in Paris, France, you could say fashion, food, and wine were instilled in her at an early age. importer.Īnna is a French-Croatian living in Jersey City, New Jersey. ![]() A newly found passion for the hotel and restaurant business brought her to the United States in 1998.įollowing her restaurant tenure, Anna worked as a tasting coordinator and editorial assistant at Wine & Spirits Magazine, as a Marketing and Events Director at Petrossian Paris and as a Public Relations Executive representing French wine brands for Terlato Wines, a major U.S. It was her initial exposure to the French hospitality industry (Hotel Lutetia in Paris, France) that opened-up opportunities and a world Anna didn’t even know existed. She got her start as a server, made her way up to manager, and ultimately graduated to wine buyer. She has work at restaurants in Paris (her original hometown), Miami, and New York City. Her passion for wine and a love for all its nuances were born out of her early restaurant experiences. Anna is the Founder and CEO of Aroma Wine Co. ![]()
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![]() In that context I asked them about the chances of a console port of Europa Universalis IV – their big new game at the time, and they flatly said this wasn’t a thing that they were considering: “PC gives us the freedom to create the games we want to create and make them just as we want them to be. I’ve always been a big-time fan of Paradox’s work in the strategy genre, but at the same time, I do prefer to play games on console where I can. To this day I remember that interview, and a big part of the reason why I remember it is also why I find the presence of Crusader Kings III on PlayStation to be so funny: this was a game that the developer assured me wasn’t going to happen. Resetting the perks will also remove any final trait.Īs a witch, it is also possible to gain a random perk during a Witch Coven's Grand Rite.Many years ago now (back in 2013), when was still just a startup website and really little more than a blog, I was fortunate to land an interview with the good people of Paradox Interactive. A character can reset all lifestyle perks once per lifetime at the cost of one stress level. On average a new perk is unlocked every few years. A perk can only be unlocked if all perks above have been unlocked. Both perks and 6 unique traits can be obtained through lifestyle events. Each perk costs 1000 experience to unlock and the final perk in each tree always gives a powerful trait. Spymaster position (scaled by liege rank)Ĭourt Chaplain position (scaled by liege rank)Įach lifestyle has 3 perk trees, each one containing 9 perks. "Open Minded" modifier ( Divine the Stars)Ĭhancellor position (scaled by liege rank) "Suspicious Of Others" modifier ( Divine the Stars) "Making New Friends" modifier ( Divine the Stars) "Anticipating Great Battle" modifier ( Divine the Stars) "Devotee of Dakshinamoorthy" modifier ( Determine Bhakti) "Devotee of Lakishmi" modifier ( Determine Bhakti) Lumbini holy site bonus (Buddhist faiths) The University of Sankoré special building The rate of monthly lifestyle experience gain can be modified (as a percentage of the base rate) by the following:Īlexandrian Catechism tenet (Christian faiths) ![]() The study of scholarship, theology and the pursuit of knowledge.Įxperience gain modifiers The study of secrecy, shadows and careful planning. The study of administration, management and the flow of gold. The study of warfare and combat and the commanding of armies. The study of etiquette, communication and the practices of courtly life. The education focus can only be changed once. The level of the education trait depends on both how well the character's childhood trait matched with the education focus, and the quality of their guardian, if they were assigned one. When the character becomes an adult they will gain an education trait. Understanding the divine means understanding the world.Įducation focuses are available to characters between the age of 6 and 9 and grant the character +1 in the matching skill. The knowledge of those who have come before, the knowledge of those still living, and the knowledge of perpetual truths.įaith and knowledge. Seduction, desire, and the gentle art of twisting people around your little finger.Īn understanding of life, beyond the vagaries of the world upon the body. Threats, both overt and subtle, guide the path to true power. War, honor, and loyalty are all means to an end: gold! The bonds of loyalty that bind us do not constrict they show the way. My land and the people under my care are my strength. Victory comes not through blood or gold, but honor. To rule is to make all the aspects of a realm move in unison and work together. Regality flows from ritual, tradition and glory. One can never have too many friends, near or far. A chosen lifestyle can also rarely offer a character a selection of 3 nicknames if it doesn't have one already.Ĭharacters must be landed or heirs to gain lifestyle experience and can buy perks even if unlanded.Įven if we do not choose them, those closest to us are the most important. A character's focus can be changed once every 5 years. ![]() All focuses grant +25 monthly experience towards the character's lifestyle, which can further be improved by the character's education and other factors. ![]() Each lifestyle contains 3 focuses, each one granting various bonuses to the character. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Please let us know in the comments which Alternative to Android File Transfer you used. The files moved to your Android Device will be automatically sorted into Photos and Music folders and any other file transferred will reside in the folder name Portal. Simply drag and drop files into your browser Window. Handshaker was a bit of a hit or miss in my M8, and AirDroid supports file transfer remotely as well as through a local wireless network, and syncs notifications, and. Yup Ive been using AirDroid instead of Handshaker myself. Step 3: And that’s about it, now your MAC and Android device is connected via portal. AirDroid is also a native Mac client and you can transfer wirelessly as well as mirror notifications, send texts, etc. HandShaker is an application available for Windows, Mac, Android and iOS, which facilitates a connection between computers and mobile devices to be able to transfer files easily via a USB. Now launch Portal on your phone and scan the QR code when prompted. Step 2: Open “” in your Safari Browser on MAC. Step 1: Download and install Pushbulltet from Google Play Store on your Android Device. How to Setup Pushbullet – Alternative to Android File Transfer for MAC As you know, Mac doesnt provide a native. HandShaker also provides Drag and Drop functionality. HandShaker for Android is a popular Mac application that allows us to transfer data between Mac and Android. Step 5: That’ it! Now you can transfer files from your MAC to your Android Device and vice versa with simple clicks on Import and Export. HandShaker - Manage Your Android Phones at Ease is a special app that has been designed to allow users to manage their Android devices from their Mac. Step 4: After HandShaker successfully initialize, you will see all your content: Gallery, Music, Video, the Download folder, and general files and folders. Now check the screen of your Android phone and allow USB Debugging with this computer. Here you will be asked to Authorize your MAC to access the Android Device you connected. Step 3: Now Launch HandShaker on your MAC and connect your Android Device via a USB Cable. The app works similarly to dating apps such as Tinder. It is designed to reach agreements in a group, but it is also useful to choose an option when doing something by ourselves. Now go back and you will the Developers Option. The Handshake Android app is an interesting tool that helps us make decisions. To make Developers option appear, go to Settings > About Phone, here rapidly tap on Build Number 6 to 7 times. This option can be enabled from Developers Options which are hidden by default. Step 2: Enable USB Debugging on your Android Device. ![]() ![]() ![]() Tall ceilings allow the cones of light more distance to spread than low ceilings, so they provide plenty of coverage for the room. How Many Recessed Lights for Tall Ceilings?Ī common misconception is that tall ceilings need more lights, but that’s not usually the case. Notice how the number of lights for each space was calculated separately. In the example below, you’ll see a typical open floor plan that combines a kitchen, dining nook, and family room. Then you can measure and calculate each space separately. If you have an open floor plan that combines several living areas, think of each area as a separate room by creating imaginary walls to define them. ![]() To determine how many recessed lights a room needs, you first need to define the space. ![]() If your home lacks overhead lighting, I can confidently say it’s one of the best improvements you can make to your home. It provides lighting for an entire room, and when combined with a dimmer switch, gives you full control of a room’s brightness at any time of the day or night. Recessed lighting is ideal for general lighting. Why is Recessed Lighting best for General Lighting? Windows and skylights may provide enough light when the sun is shining, but in the evening a room without light is useless except for sleeping. General lighting (aka Ambient Lighting) provides overall illumination for a room. You can use the same measurements to calculate where to place the lights on the ceiling when you’re ready. Once you know how many lights you need, you can decide on a layout and calculate their placement.īefore you start, you need to know the room’s dimensions (length and width). Use the calculator on this page to determine how many recessed lights a room needs for General lighting. ![]() ![]() Note: I didn’t create any head-to-head comparison articles for the “PowerBlock Series” dumbbells (i.e. I’ve written in-depth PowerBlock comparison guides that compare the various series/models head-to-head. ** The precise weight increments for the “Heavy Weight 125 lb” and the “Heavy Weight 125 lb + 50 lb Add-On” are as follows: 2.5 lb increments from 10-105 lbs (and from 130-175 if using the 50 lb Add-On Kit) 3 lb increments from 105-125 lbs 2 lb increments from 120-122 lbs. Or, the third and final option would be to go all out and buy the Sports EXP Stage 3 set now and have everything included from the get-go. Alternatively, you could buy the Sports EXP Stage 2 set now and have the choice to buy the Stage 3 expansion kit later. You save some money this way, as opposed to buying the base set and expansion kits separately.Įxample: You could buy just the Sports EXP Stage 1 set now, and then have the option to buy the Stage 2 and Stage 3 expansion kits later. This is what the “Stage 2” and “Stage 3” models in the chart refer to. This method is best if you’re strapped for cash and/or don’t know if you’ll even need the extra weight capacity.Īlternatively, you can buy the dumbbell sets with the expansion kit(s) included. So, you can buy just the Stage I model to begin with, and then purchase the expansion kit(s) separately, at some point in the future. the Stage 1 set) with a Stage 2 expansion kit and then a Stage 3 expansion kit. What this means is that you can expand the weight capacity of the base dumbbell set (i.e. You’ll notice that some models in the chart below have different “stages” (i.e. Please read the following paragraphs for an important note regarding the information in my PowerBlock comparison chart below. However, it would be foolish to make such an expensive investment without first attaining all the knowledge needed to make the correct choice.Īnd so, it is my goal to help clear up the confusion surrounding the PowerBlock dumbbells by presenting all the essential information in a coherent fashion. It’s the last thing you’d want to endure when your aim is to simply buy a set of PowerBlocks and be done with it. This process of gathering, filtering and analyzing crucial product information takes hours of research and can be frustrating. With so many models, each having its own unique set of features, capabilities and limitations, it takes some effort to familiarize yourself with not only the major distinctions between models but also their more subtle differences. It is quite confusing to distinguish between the various series, models and add-ons, especially when you’re just starting to research them. ![]() ![]() That is, with some models you have the option to purchase add-on kits to increase the maximum weight, while others lack such options. Some models are expandable, while others are non-expandable. Within each series, there are several different models. However, it is only available through third-party retailers) Sport Series (note: there is also a “PowerBlock Series” which is identical in everything but color scheme.Elite Series (formerly called the “Classic Series”).Pro Series (including the Pro Series home-use models and the Commercial Pro Series).#2 Elite 90 Set & #3 Sport EXP Stage 3 SetĪ General Overview of PowerBlock DumbbellsĬurrently, there are 4 series of PowerBlock dumbbells in production, including the:.What’s the Best PowerBlock Dumbbell Model to Buy?.A General Overview of PowerBlock Dumbbells.Need more info? Keep reading this page! (Afterwards, you may also want to check out my PowerBlock dumbbells review, where I discuss the pros & cons of the PowerBlock system, plus other details.) Lowest priced model that expands to 90 lbs.Rated 4.5 out of 5 in Adjustable Dumbbells Straight handle (as opposed to contoured).Not the lowest-priced model, but a reat bang for your buck.Open handle design with "wedge" handle shape gives the most hand space of any model. ![]() ![]() Urethane coating to protect the dumbbells from wear and tear over time.Flex bracket design for significantly greater durability.To start, I’ll summarize my top PowerBlock recommendations in the chart below: Model Videos & photos of each different PowerBlock dumbbell set.In-depth head-to-head comparison of the models.A comparison chart of all the PowerBlock dumbbell “series”: Elite vs Sport vs Pro vs PowerBlock Series and more!.This page will teach you how to accurately assess which PowerBlock model is the best adjustable dumbbell set for your needs. Is the PowerBlock adjustable dumbbell system right for you? If so, which specific model should you choose? ![]() ![]() ![]() So unless you happen to come from the other street entrance and noy 35th street, plan on a long walk. First there's so much construction with closed off roads to parking and entrances blocked that even though the sign says Emergency Room it's a 20 minute walk through the massive building just to get to the actual ER. Long story short, 10 out of 10 do not recommend. The whole time asking the universe who made this a requirement hoping the recent stories of UFO sightings were true so they could come get me off of this planet. It took 20 min for me since she kept having to pull and smooth out my skin to get rid of any folds or creases. That's only if you get good images the first go round. I've never envied small chested women as much as I did in that moment. She told me the machines they have now are so much better than the old ones since they don't smash your boobies as much. I was escorted by a technician who told me everything that was about to happen which I appreciated. Not my color but I had other things to do that day so I decided I could call and complain about this later. It was an odd shade of pink, like between pepto bismol and pastel peach. I put my things in a locker and picked out the dress I wanted to wear. I was taken to a dressing room and was fortunate enough to have wardrobe waiting for me. Fast forward to when I got called to go back. They were having amazing conversation and well, I just didn't have anything to add to it so it was as though I wasn't even standing there. I checked in and was ignored by the front office staff. This being my first time made me feel the need to review so all other women wondering how this process will go can read about my experience. There is a time that comes in every woman's life where regular mammogram screenings start happening. ![]() ![]() ![]() Willman’s has been around since 1946, so they must be doing something right! ![]() How to get there: 5644 Kane Street, Halifax You can get a two piece fish n’ chip meal here for only $8.49 from Monday to Friday 11am to 2pm. They are a bit hidden, tucked behind Jungle Jim’s just off the main Bayers Lake drag but even the Fonz managed to find them (photo evidence on the website). I know several people for whom this is their “go-to” and The Huffington Post listed it as one of Halifax’s best restaurants in 2014! How to get there: 8 Oland Crescent, Halifaxĭon’t let the business park strip mall location fool you – this place is worth the drive. ![]() Veteran fisherman, Evan d’Entremont and his family manage the business and with a boat and processing plant in Pubnico, NS, you can be sure that this seafood is as fresh as it gets.Įvan’s even partners with Schoolhouse Gluten-Free Gourmet to offer a GF breading option so that everyone can enjoy their fare (even their lobster poutine and fries are GF!) Located in downtown Dartmouth (Alderney Landing), Evan’s philosophy is to “keep it fresh and local”. How to get there: 2 Ochterloney Street, Dartmouth Located in the Truck-Side Food Truck Court in Burnside. Tailor your meal to your mood! You will have to visit several times to try all the different combinations, but something tells me you won’t mind. Choose your fish (from 8 different kinds including cod, salmon and pollock), your coating/cooking style (batters include beer, tempura, crunchy, etc), then your side and sauce (being a condiment-lover, I love the variety, including chipotle ketchup and honey lime dill mayo). My favourite thing about U-pick is right there in the name! Here you literally get to hand-pick each element of your meal. How to get there: 600 Windmill Road, Dartmouth While there are more marvelous seafood shops in Halifax than we could possibly narrow down, these local eateries are known for their amazingly fresh fish n’ chip dishes.įind out for yourself by trying out one of these five fantastic fish n’ chip shops in Halifax: Halifax is a city that has virtually perfected the glorious fish n’ chips, due to its coastal location and access to fresh seafood. ![]() ![]() ![]() It also supports useful tools such as HTML Color Picker, Character Picker, Table Generator and Object Picker. The HTML Toolbar allows you to insert common HTML tags quickly and easily.You can hide or disply lines of code with its indent levels. EditPlus supports fast and convenient code folding feature based on line indentation. ![]() You can switch back and forth between normal editing window and the Hex Viewer with one command. The Hex Viewer allows you to display current file in Hex mode.Highlights URL and e-mail addresses in normal text files and lets you activate them with a single keystroke (F8) or 'Ctrl + double-click'. ![]()
![]() ![]() Will you be giving CS:GO a try when the alleged source 2 update finally comes to the game?įor more from Insider Gaming, check out the Resident Evil 4 Remake Bosses Gameplay that has Leaked online. Other games like PUBG: Battlegrounds have seen bigger all-time numbers (PUBG’s record stands at 3,257,248 concurrent players), but nothing has seemingly come close to the consistency of CS:GO.Īs for when the number will stop increasing remains to be seen, but there’s likely a lot more in the tank for the nearly 11-year-old title. DOTA 2 is currently placed second, with 750,000 concurrent players at the time of writing, which is almost half of CS:GO’s. It’s unclear when the update will come, but blog activity updates could suggest it could be in the near future.Īs for other games on Steam, there’s no comparison when it comes to CS:GO’s numbers. ![]() When comparing CSGO to games developed in the new engine, the difference becomes pretty glaring. In 2020, it saw peaks of around 1,300,000 concurrent players due to the COVID-19 pandemic and people staying at home, but the recent rumors have seemingly caused the interest in the game to spike. This one is pretty obvious and straightforward. Since then, the rumors have come thick and fast, with eSports journalist and analyst Richard Lewis chiming in on the rumors by claiming that the update is on its way.ĬS:GO has always been a popular game with a dedicated player base, and its popularity has only continued to grow over the years. Dota 2 Action game DotA MOBA Gaming Valve Corporation Strategy video game 4 comments Best indaylancer 7 yr. In early March, references to ‘CSGOS2’ were found in NVIDIA driver updates, suggesting that Valve could be making the change in the near future. How come this image makes 2 look so much worse MrDizzles 2 yr. I create a local lobby with no bots on old and new client. why did this even get 200 upvotes lmao deleted 2 yr. Source 2 fps difference vs source 1 Just donwloaded the alpha workshop tool and launched the dota 2 64 bit client. when Dota 2 upgraded to source 2 many people got way better performance, also ones with low end hardware, I assume it will be the same for Counter Strike and we will see performance gains edit: just found this thread talking about fps gains from 45fps to 70-80fps in Dota /r/DotA2/comments/2rm圓g/sourc. ago image is way too small to make out the details. ![]() The new record stands at 1,420,183 concurrent players, with that number expected to climb if the rumors come to fruition. Source 2 is capable of much more than what is shown here. CS:GO has once again smashed its previous record of 1,320,219 concurrent players as rumors of the Source 2 update continue to spread within its community. ![]() ![]() ![]() Having individual MIDI channels also makes it super-convenient when routing MIDI controllers to specific tracks-more on that later. Why the two interfaces, you ask, and not just your typical interface with MIDI built in? Well, the biggest reason is, on Wits, we use more than one MIDI source on stage, and it’s much easier to use the Micro Lite than it is to daisy-chain MIDI connections. These interfaces connect together to form one large interface (yes, like Voltron, you nerd) which slots nicely into a small rack, like so: The Micro Lite is my MIDI interface, which will send and receive MIDI to and from up to five sources. The 4Pre has four mic inputs and four line outputs, perfect for just about everything I use Live for, and a nice half-rack form factor which works well with my MOTU Micro Lite. Personally, I’ve found that solid drivers are one of the most critical elements of any interface, and MOTU’s are among the best around if you’re using a Mac. I’ve had a lot of luck with MOTU interfaces they’re not too expensive, sound great, and are rock solid on my Macbook Pro. My audio interface, used to get audio into and out of “the box,” is a MOTU 4Pre. It’s pretty convenient to have all of this happening in one Live session, on one laptop, but no drummer’s odyssey would be complete without a metric ton of gear, right? Hardware to play loops or backing tracks as needed. ![]() to act as a sound module for a drum trigger pad and keyboards on stage.to have reference tempos available for each musical section of the show.To create a blended in-ear monitor mix.Left-to-right, you can read through the track titles and get an idea of what I use Live for during a show. The rows, (titled “Billboard,” “Please Explain,” “Guttersnipe,” etc.) are scenes, and once triggered will play all clips in its row.The cells in each column and row can hold clips, which hold snippets of audio or MIDI data.The columns (titled “Monitor,” “Radio Feed,” “Stage,” etc.) are individual audio and MIDI tracks.If you’re super-new to Live, the basic gist of the screen you’re looking at is this: For my first foray into describing how I use Ableton Live, I figured I’d start with what I actually use it to do and what gear I need to make that happen. A pretty typical Wits session will look something like this (click thumbnails to see full size): ![]() |