![]() Perfect for distracting and relaxing after hours, to overcome moody days and daily worries. Next projects are the Ford Model T car, the Moon lander and Mars robot. The tractor is 1:50, about 65mm long and consists of more than 50 parts. Instructions are clear enough to assemble these tiny kits. Glossy surfaces get scratched easily, care or a rubberized tool is needed when twisting or pressing the connector tabs in place Cutting parts and filing edges is a must, mistakes are no option here, as multiple bending attempts will break the laser cut grooves soon. The finished tractor looks straight and great, almost flawless. Was more fun than I expected my myopic eyes (-10dpt) are perfect for the close up view of tiny parts. Got a customized bunch directly from China (5 kits for $25 shipped) and started with the antique Farm tractor. Now at age 54 I rediscovered my interest in fiddling with model kits and found these Metal Earth 3D objects. I have the apollo mission and space probes kits sitting in my drawer, waiting for my next conference call.Īs a kid I was into plastic kits (mostly large motorcycles). If you are the type that wants instant kits, or can not work with VERY small parts, These are NOT for you. They are great fun if you have the patience to spend time on them. Tweezers, punch knife, graduated awl (to round parts). I now have a small tool kit on my desk at work to build them. Gave a few away before I started building them (mistake). The gift shop was selling these for 50% off. ![]() It was the last day of an exhibit on miniature things. (Freeeking Awesome place if your ever in the area ). We Yelped things to do nearby and found a hands on science museum. I was introduced to them when on a business trip to Arizona. I love these things, I am always building them at work while on long conference calls. If you’re not into those, Fascinations has several other lines of Metal Earth 3D models. So, even of you are not a model builder these models may be the items to set your Star Wars, Star Trek, HALO, Mass Effect or Transformers collection apart. Models vary in price but, I found the best prices (starting around $7) for the Fascination Metal Earth models to be on Amazon. While most of these models are small in scale, they have a lot of intricate detailing. They have Star Wars, Star Trek, HALO, Mass Effect and Transformers kits. Although the 3D and metal aspects of the models are interesting what really caught my eye were the licensed model sets. ![]() A company called Fascinations has sparked my interest with their Metal Earth 3D metal model kits. I have toyed with the idea of picking up some models to keep myself occupied, but I just have not found any that seemed interesting. As I got older my interest changed and model building went to the back burner. I will admit that as a young lad I liked building models. If you buy something through the links on this page, we may earn a commission at no cost to you. ![]()
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![]() ![]() The second is that you completely remove short term goals. From here we have two problems, the first is that you will spend the rest of your days farming in the same way, which gets tedious. In Diablo 3, unless you want a Cache specific legendary, the “where do I farm?” question always has the same answer, and that’s “wherever you can get the most legendaries/hour”. Little Targeted Farmingīack in Diablo 2, you had an idea on which areas, enemies, and bosses were the best to farm when you wanted a particular item. Paragon levels are endless, and for all practical purposes Greater Rifts are endless aswell. Working your way up to finish the game in T6 will admittedly take longer, but how many people are looking for that challenge? In Diablo 3 you can easily beat the entire game for the first time in a few hours, then make it to the level cap in about 10 hours of gameplay. And almost all of them had another thing in common, they never did. I knew a lot of D2 players, and most had one thing in common they wanted to get their main character to the level cap. There is something about gamers and caps, people just like to max things out. But why is D3’s grind any different than D2’s? Lets look at a few factors that are key when analyzing this game’s replayability. Maybe it is the times that have changed, but Diablo 3’s main value might be its story rather than the endless end-game grind. I mean, that’s what we loved to do in Diablo 2 right? We came in knowing that we were going to go through the story many times in different difficulties, and maybe even with different characters aswell. But story length shouldn’t be a problem, I mean Diablo is meant to be played way beyond the end of the story. I’ve always thought Diablo 3 was a great game, even if the story mode was a tad short. ![]() ![]() The location of the property is right on the Strip, so guests can find plenty of places to dine, shop, and have a good time. Guests will also find a host of places to dine and drink on-site, as well as places where they can relax with a drink, enjoy some time at the pool, and spend time at the fitness center or shopping. Some of the types of amenities found on the property include the private concierge and wireless Internet that is available in the rooms and throughout the resort. Please contact ARIA Sky Suites Reservations for more details. Rates starting from 3,500 to 7,500 per night. The Sky Villas are available on a very limited basis. ![]() Rooms have large flat-screen TVs, a tablet to control the light and temperature, and a workstation. Your Sky Villa is designed to accommodate and welcome whatever your Las Vegas stay might dictate and cater to every whim no matter how ordinary or whimsical they might be. Some of the types of amenities that can be expected in the rooms include high ceilings, a private spa-like bathroom, a minibar, laptop in the room, and separate sitting and seating areas. The suits have fantastic views of Las Vegas or the mountains. They can choose from one-bedroom suites, two-bedroom suites, and one and two-bedroom penthouses. Guests will find beautiful suites of varying sizes at the property. In fact, there are only 45 other resorts on the planet that have both the AAA Five Diamond and Forbes Five Star Award. Cosmopolitan, Aria and Bellagio guests can now charge food and beverages to the room at whichever resort theyre staying at. The property has a phenomenal location, along with amenities and features that guests expect from a hotel of this caliber. It is located atop the huge ARIA Resort & Casino (guests get access to all of the resort’s features), but the Sky Suites section offers exclusive perks that make it a popular option among high-rollers and travelers seeking something more special than the standard Strip experience. The AAA Five Diamond property is located at the ARIA high above Las Vegas. The ARIA Sky Suites is a hotel-within-a-hotel. “Our guests are quite sophisticated, and we’re sure they’ll appreciate these and other nuances, all designed with their comfort in mind.Travelers who are looking to stay in true luxury when they head to Sin City will want to consider staying at ARIA Sky Suites. The suites are equipped with state of the art. Indulge your desires at ARIA Sky Suites, a luxurious AAA Five Diamond retreat high above the Las Vegas. Towering above the Las Vegas Strip, the award-winning ARIA Sky Suites offers contemporary residential-style suites, complete with exceptional city views, a private pool, and 16 restaurants, all within the ARIA Resort & Casino complex. Guests of the Aria are pampered with 24-hour full room service, porters, bellhops, and doormen and women. “The art, all commissioned for Wynn, is generous in size, while the bed has a really confident presentation,” Lenahan points out. Aria offers guests a wide variety of enticing suites that range from 520 square feet to over 2,000 square-foot executive suites that include a conference room and a host of exclusive features. Such details have been seamlessly blended into an overall design that is plush, textured, and plays with a sense of scale. ![]() You have your own private elevators to access the Suites, as well as a lounge that serves light hor d'oeuvres, a continental breakfast with pastries and fruit in the mornings, as well as wine and cheese in the evenings. Located atop the ARIA Resort & Casino, the 442-room ARIA Sky Suites is a luxe, more serene alternative to the many party-oriented hotels on the Strip. “You’ll now discover choices similar to fine home lighting, allowing you to create illumination that suits your mood throughout the space: for work, getting ready for your evening, or simply for relaxing,” Lenahan says. 146 reviews of ARIA Sky Suites 'The Sky Suites is a sweet place to be indeed. ![]() This starts with rooms and suites bathed in soft, subtle hues, accented with a lighting concept designed to optimize personal appearance and lift your spirits. As guests’ needs and tastes evolve, we’re constantly advancing details that not only meet but exceed their discerning expectations.” “It’s your personal space while we’re hosting you. Why was now the right time to reimagine the accommodations at Wynn Las Vegas? “In addition to ensuring every room or suite is perfectly appointed and features impeccable detail, this is the part of the hotel with which each guest is most intimately familiar,” explains Todd-Avery Lenahan, president and chief creative officer of Wynn Design & Development. ![]() ![]() ![]() If you are using Fire TV Cube, Alexa will even control your smart devices and appliances. Just push the mic button on your remote and ask Alexa to open apps, give the weather report, find the sushi restaurants nearby, or even tell a joke. Honestly, FireStick is not really known for its gaming abilities.Īlexa, the voice-controlled AI is one of the biggest draws of FireStick and Fire TV. However, some games require the Amazon Fire TV Game Controller. You can also download and play games on FireStick. You can get Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, and almost anything you want. You can get streaming apps from Amazon Store or sideload third-party apps (discussed later in the guide). It is its ability to effortlessly bring entertainment to your home that has made it so popular.
![]() ![]() You can also move one at a time with PageUp / Down on the keyboard. You can scroll through the history on the mouse wheel. Revision history listed on the left side, you can undo/redo freely by clicking. Location of slots are after pressing Next from Preset 1, 2, 3 of the slot load slider. Note: A saved slot is stored slot 1 to 40. ![]() Saved-slot can be called from the Slot Load slider. You can save in the slot when you exit the showracemenu. War paint is temporarily turned off during vertex editing.įix existing head parts Improve almost existing head parts to make it easy character creation.Fix parts that easier to having angle or mouth come out.The line of polygon can be turned ON / OFF with Alt key.Move the reset slider to reset all vertex edits after confirmation.flat interpolation (same movement in range) cubic interpolation (smooth mountain-shaped) The type of interpolation can be specified following mode. When you move a vertex, you can edit range to be moved at same time apex of that around.If you want to edit the same vertex, you will need to be re-selected ones. Vertex does not confirm edit until you change a selected vertex.Stop Animation Slider is stopped animation of standing.Mirror edit mode(x symmetrical) is default.You can scale the map on the mouse wheel.You can tweak a selected vertex by dragging crossed arrow or moving xyz sliders.When you select Vertex Edit category, show a UV map on the lower center, so you can choose a vertex.I recommend using a mouse and wide screen. It can be use zoom and light on racemenu. ***ButtScale slider is required TBBP meshes and skeleton.(Unsupported current TBBP mesh) **BreastScale slider is required BBP meshes and skeleton. Please select the option in the installer. *NeckDown and WaistScale sliders are required custom skeleton which is included in this mod. It can be 1.5 times wider slider included existing one. This mod adds more than 50 extra sliders (without beast race). When putting it in the Data folder, it backs up ECE related files in the Data \ _ECEBackup folder. _ECE_Backup.bat is an automatic backup tool. Nose, eyes and mouth are reset.Įspecially if you mod ygnord, please backup it before updating. It is changed completely because of adding a extra slider system. Human race female vampire applies the vampire's eyes correctly.ĮCE1.4 face data is compatible with ones in 1.x.ĮCE1.0 is quite different from the older ones.Supported language Japanese and Deutsch.High-resolution UV map of vertex edit is resized to 2048x2048.Added Stop animation slider to vertex edit category.Fixed bug ygNord male body is not displayed without version change. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Grant, Peter Egan, Victoria Emslie, Lionel Guyett, Shirley MacLaine, Bernard Gallagher, Nicky Henson, Louis Hilyer, Kevin McNally, Daniel Pirrie, Christopher Rozycki, Richard Teverson, Patrick Kennedy, Charlie Anson, Maria Doyle Kennedy, Joncie Elmore, Paul Putner, Cal MacAninch, Fergus O'Donnell, Michael Culkin, Andrew Alexander, Andrew Westfield, Karl Haynes, Joanna David, Devon Black, Cathy Sara, Clare Higgins, Jake Rowley, Hayley Jayne Standing, Mark Penfold, Phoebe Nicholls, Lucille Sharp, John Voce, Ged Simmons, Stephen Ventura, Sarah Crowden, Alastair Bruce, Timothy Carlton, Nichola Burley, Martin Walsh, Charlie Cox, Alun Armstrong, Augusta Woods, Mark Morrell, Kate Bowes Renna, Colin R. Todos los actores – Hugh Bonneville, Laura Carmichael, Jim Carter, Brendan Coyle, Michelle Dockery, Joanne Froggatt, Rob James-Collier, Phyllis Logan, Elizabeth McGovern, Sophie McShera, Lesley Nicol, Maggie Smith, Penelope Wilton, Kevin Doyle, Allen Leech, David Robb, Siobhan Finneran, Dan Stevens, Raquel Cassidy, Lily James, Jessica Brown Findlay, Samantha Bond, Matt Milne, Ed Speleers, Amy Nuttall, Jeremy Swift, Douglas Reith, Paul Copley, Cara Theobold, Thomas Howes, Tom Cullen, Michael Fox, Howard Ward, Andrew Scarborough, Julian Ovenden, Rose Leslie, Sue Johnston, Daisy Lewis, Michael Cochrane, Matthew Goode, Zoe Boyle, Robert Bathurst, Emma Lowndes, Jonathan Coy, Harry Hadden-Paton, Charles Edwards, Patrick Brennan, Brendan Patricks, Iain Glen, Rade Serbedzija, Jason Furnival, Matt Barber, Neil Bell, Helen Sheals, MyAnna Buring, Catherine Steadman, Antonia Bernath, Clare Calbraith, Christine Lohr, Sebastian Dunn, Nigel Harman, Christine Mackie, Penny Downie, Gary Carr, James Faulkner, Phoebe Sparrow, Harriet Walter, Richard E. ![]() ![]() There are plugins for word processing programs and also other Java based plugins, which expand the general functionality. JabRef provides direct search and downloads from PubMed and IEEEXplore. Providing access and control over a wide range of citation styles. 2 Feature comparison of popular reference managers (see also Fenner 2010b) The strength of JabRef is that references can be formatted directly in LaTeX, thusįig. The native file format is BibTeX which is the standard LaTeX bibliography format. It runs on Java and is thus compatible with Windows, Linux, and Mac. JabRef is an open source bibliography reference manager popular with LaTeX users. Papers uses the Citation Style Language and provides a word processor plugin. Its main strength is its excellent handling of PDF documents (including metadata extraction) and its polished user interface, whereas the collaborative features are less developed than in some of the other products. Initially Papers was only available for Mac, but now there are also versions for iPad and PC. Papers is a commercial reference management software, now part of Springer Science+Business media. The Write N Cite utility can also work offline, but RefWorks is not the right tool for researchers with intermittent or poor Internet connectivity. RefWorks makes it easy to collaborate with others as all references are stored in the webbased version. The Write N Cite utility enables the integration of references into Microsoft Word where intext citations and reference lists can be formatted into various styles. RefWorks is a commercial web-based reference manager by ProQuest. Citations from Zotero can be integrated into Microsoft Word and OpenOffice. Zotero allows users to collect and to organize a variety of web sources such as citations, full-texts, web pages, images and audio files directly in the browser. Zotero also includes a hosted version in order to synchronize references across devices and share them in private or public groups. The newer Zotero Standalone offers the same functionality but runs as a separate program and works with Firefox, Chrome and Safari. Zotero is a popular open source reference manager, originally developed as a plugin for the Firefox browser. ![]() Endnote also integrates with other bibliographic tools produced by Thomson Reuters, including Web of Science and ResearcherID. Users can give group members read/write access to their references and import references from other people's libraries. While EndNote does not include any collaborative features, EndNote Web provides the functionality for collaboration with other users. EndNote provides plugins for Microsoft Word and OpenOffice. References from bibliographic databases can be imported into EndNote libraries. It allows collecting references from online resources and PDFs. Endnote is one of the most popular reference managers and has been around for more than 20 years. EndNoteĮndNote is a commercial reference management software package produced by Thomson Reuters. A feature list is not the only criterion in picking a reference manager though ease of use, stability, price, and available support in case of questions are equally important factors. We have included a table that gives an overview of their basic features. Reference Management Toolsįrom the large number of available reference managers, we have chosen seven popular products that are described in more detail below. This not only makes it much easier to share relevant full-text articles with collaborators, but it also means that we often do not need to store a copy of the full-text on the local hard drive, as the content is readily available. ![]() what is possible under copyright law (see chapter Intellectual Property and Computational Science).Ĭontent published as Open Access does not have these limitations. ![]() Reference management software therefore has to make decisions as to what is technically possible and convenient for researchers vs. This makes it important to store a copy on the local hard drive for easier access, but it can also create problems when these PDF files are shared with collaborators (which most publishers do not allow, even within the same institution). Most scholarly journal articles are currently distributed via subscription journals. Papers was the first reference manager to focus on this aspect, but most reference managers now have functionality to manage PDF files. With the switch to digital publication and the availability of content in PDF, as well as other formats, reference management increasingly dealt with managing this digital content: linking references to the full-text document on the computer, performing full-text search, making annotations in the PDF, managing the PDF files on the hard drive, etc. Reference management has traditionally been about managing information about scholarly content (authors, title, journal, and other metadata). ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() What if your dog doesn’t like any of the above brands? No biggie. Don’t worry! I’ll be checking every week to ensure the prices are correct. While the price of these selections should remain constant, suppliers can change the price without notice. You don’t need coupons, and there are no limited-time offers – just darn affordable dog food. If you want the best value for your money, then one of these is the dog food for you. Use this to compare your current dog food to my deal’s list. Write down this number so that you don’t forget it. By entering the total cost of your bag of dog food as well as the weight, you determine the price-per-pound you currently pay for dog food. Want to know how much you currently pay per pound of dog food? And, calculating the cost based on the price paid per pound allows you to easily compare 6-pound bags to 50-pound bags, and everything in between. It is often cheaper buying multiple smaller bags of dog food than a single large one. My hand-picked dog food deals (Updated weekly!)īefore you look at my doggy discounts, I want to explain how I determine which dog food is cheapest… Dry dog foodįor dry dog food, I use the cost-per-pound method. Today, I am going to share my hand-picked dog food deals as well as my secrets to saving big on your dog food bill. Yikes!īut with frugal practices, like keeping an eye on bargains, using coupon codes and buying in bulk, purchasing dog food doesn’t have to blow your budget.īy following these tips, I reduced my monthly bill by $30. Not to mention the treats I spoil him with. My dog food bill was around $70 a month, bringing my dog food bill to $840 per year.Įven more worryingly, this cost is before you consider other doggy essentials such as poop bags and medication. While my particular costs are not quite this high, it still surprises me just how much I I spend on dog food. If you are staring at these numbers in disbelief, then don’t worry. I shudder to think about how much you would spend if you more than two dogs – I’d have to take out a second mortgage! The average dog lives for 10 years, so if we take this number and multiply it by 10, you will spend $14,400 on dog food over the course of your dog’s life!Īnd if you have two dogs? Double the food, double the cost. Next, consider that this is an ongoing cost. That means you will spend over $1,440 per year on dog food. Or maybe he knows, but just doesn’t care – cheeky thing!īut if your furry friend stopped to do some quick doggy math, he would soon realize that his eating habits are quickly adding up.Īccording to Nutrapooch, feeding a medium-sized dog a mid-grade food will cost you around $95 per month. ![]() He just stares at you with those loving eyes…Ĭute as he may be, your dog is oblivious to the fact that he is eating away your money. It’s all paid for with your hard-earned money.īut your doggy doesn’t care. In fact, if you are on a tight budget, then feeding your dog can feel like this…Įach piece of kibble. I’m sure many of you will agree with me when I say: I knew full well that vet bills would be expensive, but keeping my dog’s belly full? That came as a huge surprise. ![]() As a first-time dog owner, I really wish someone would have warned me about the hidden costs of dog ownership. ![]() ![]() Jason Crabb Miracle in a Manger ĭee Black The Gospel According To ĭrew Holcomb & The Neighbors & Johnnyswim Goodbye Road, Vol. Lyrically, the song just fit the overall theme of Innocence & Instinct by its longing for a return to something more familiar, more secure, more ordinary.”Ĭhosen Road Appalachian Christmas E A Em G Bm F D Am C F Chords for Joy Williams - Ordinary World with song key, BPM, capo transposer, play along with guitar, piano, ukulele & mandolin. “Technically it’s a difficult song that challenges the pop formula. “There’s just a dynamic and depth musically in ‘Ordinary World’ that is not present in most pop songs,” explains guitar player Anthony Armstrong. Words & Music by Nicholas Bates, Warren Cuccurullo, Simon Le Bon and John TaylorĪccented heavily by piano and strings, this Duran Duran cover takes a decidedly RED direction, featuring a twisted fusion of dreamy orchestration and loud six-string distortion. Passion or coincidence once prompted You to say, I turned on the lights, the TV and the radioĪnd still I can't escape the ghost of You
![]() ![]() It may also make the home loan process a lot less painful. Want a fast, free rate quote? Quickly get matched with a top mortgage lender today! Those in need of a larger loan amount can take advantage of their jumbo loan offerings, and seniors 62+ can take out a reverse mortgage with the company, including a Retirement Home Equity Line.īoth fixed-rate and adjustable-rate mortgage options are available, including 30-year fixed and 15-year fixed loans, along with 5/1 and 7/1 ARMs. You can get a conventional loan backed by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac, or a government-backed home loan such as an FHA loan, USDA loan, or VA loan. You can get a mortgage on a primary residence, second home, or an investment property, including multi-unit properties and condos/townhomes.Īdditionally, they offer a lock and shop program that lets prospective home buyers lock in a mortgage rate up to 360 days in advance. Synergy One Lending offers the full suite of home loan programs available, including home purchase financing, mortgage refinances, and home renovation loans via the FHA 203k program. Fixed-rate and adjustable-rate loan options available.Home purchase loans and refinance loans.Loan Types Offered by Synergy One Lending They also have an online branch and loan officer directory for those looking to work with someone specific.Īnd of course, you can still simply call them up directly to get the ball rolling. You can also apply for a home loan from anywhere thanks to the free S1 Connect mortgage app, or simply apply directly from their website. That means you get to the finish line faster, while being less burdened with extra loan conditions. This means it might be possible to verify income, assets, and employment without having to track down or scan a single document.Īside from being easier, it’s also more accurate because underwriters get this key information from the source. The company leverages the power of Fannie Mae’s Day 1 Certainty Initiative to reduce paperwork, improve turn times, and make borrowers happier. Instead of faxing in paperwork, or downloading PDFs and uploading them into their underwriting system, you can skip all that and let their digital verification do the heavy lifting. Synergy One Lending makes it easy to apply for a home loan thanks to their Modern Mortgage Experience. Ability to verify income, assets, and employment without third-party paperwork for a quick, smooth loan process.Their free app called S1 Connect allows you to upload and eSign loan documents and track loan progress with real-time notifications.Borrowers can apply by phone, online, or via smartphone.They offer a so-called Modern Mortgage Experience (digital loan application).In 2013, Synergy One Lending began as an independent mortgage lender before being acquired by a bigger fish, Mutual of Omaha Bank, just five years later in 2018. About a third of their total loan volume came from home state of California.A top-100 retail mortgage lender nationwide.Funded more than $5 billion in home loans during 2019.Currently licensed in 33 states and the District of Columbia.Retail consumer-direct mortgage lender based in San Diego, CA, founded in 2013.However, they haven’t forgotten about the power of human touch, which is why Synergy One Lending says it offers the right combination of people and technology. This means being able to apply for a home loan from anywhere, without the usual red tape and headaches we’re all accustomed to when taking out a mortgage. To achieve this goal, the direct-to-consumer mortgage lender plans to focus on fintech for the next generation of home buyers who expect speed and convenience. ![]() Today, we’ll take a look at Synergy One Lending, a company whose mission is to create a modern mortgage experience for its clients. ![]() |
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