![]() ![]() My theory is that people with cars that have optional-use paddle shifters use them for about, oh, 12 minutes per month in the first few months they own the car, and then after the initial novelty has worn off, they forget about them. It’s quite likely you, the devastatingly sexy person reading this right now on the deck of your pleasure-helicopter, have a car with such paddles. Now, I’m not talking about genuine racing cars with transmissions that will only shift with paddles – I mean the sort of paddle shifters that actuate semi-manual gear selection on otherwise automatic transmissions in mainstream, mass-market passenger cars. They’ve been around for a while now in fact, I’d say they may be the most common and yet least-used controls in a car, because, let’s be honest: aside from playing around with them every now and then, nobody really uses these things. This time, we need to talk about paddle shifters, commonly found on a wide variety of vehicles you can buy today. And that’s good, because we need to do another episode of Prove Me Wrong! As you know, this is important. In 2003, it became the first series-production car to feature a dual-clutch transmission an addition that helped it crack 0-100 km/h in just 6,4 seconds.I know I’m supposed to be off today for Yom Kippur, but it’s technically the night before, so I think if nobody rats me out to any clergypeople or their authorized agents, then I’m probably okay. It wasn’t just the eye-widening 177 kW and 350 N.m served up by its Audi-sourced 3,2-litre V6 engine that made the R32 a remarkable machine. ![]() Co-developed with ZF and wearing the Tiptronic moniker, this system allowed the driver to manually shift gears using a now-familiar staggered H-gate shifter. ![]() While Ferrari may have pipped Porsche to the paddle-shifter post by roughly eight years, the German performance car manufacturer was the first to offer an automatic transmission with manual override. The first such system can be traced back to 1956 when Chrysler adopted a dash-mounted button shifter for the two-speed Powerflite automatic transmission in the 300 B Coupé. Many modern performance cars have completely eschewed the gearlever in favour of push-button, shift-by-wire gear selectors. Initially a concession to mechanical packaging, its vertical placement of second and third gears so often used in spirited driving saw this configuration proliferate among sportscars for the next 40-odd years. The Model A was the first mass-produced car to feature a dog-leg gear shifter that placed first gear to the bottom-left of the gate. The Ferrari-Magnetti Marelli system is bolted to the standard F355’s six-speed manual gearbox and its single-plate clutch and utilises an electric oil pump feeding six hydraulic electrovalves that mechanically actuate gear selection and clutch operation. ![]() The F355 marked something of a renaissance for Ferrari.Įssentially setting the standard for electro-hydraulically actuated manual gearboxes in Formula One cars, Ferrari decided to transfer its motorsport knowhow to the road with the development of its Selespeed transmission. But while there was no doubting the immense appeal of the snappily mechanical manual gearshifter coupled to the F355’s mid-mounted, five-valve-per-cylinder 3,5-litre V8, Ferrari felt drivers would best be able to harness the full potential of the 297 kW on tap by keeping both hands on the wheel. Fast forward to 1995 and the release of the knee-tremblingly beautiful F355 marked something of a renaissance for a Scuderia that had endured mixed fortunes in the previous two decades. ![]()
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![]() ![]() Remember, underwater caves are perfectly safe with the exception of the occasional Drowned. Therefore, take precautions as you would normally cave mine on the surface. Hostile Mobs - Moderate Risk - If you breach into a normal cave, it won't be be lit. Depending on the layout, you could face a long drop which will kill you. The other is Tip 6 (See below).įall Damage - Moderate Risk - When mining ores, you might breach into a normal cave. Repeat until they're dead.ĭrowning - Slight Risk - This is an obvious one but an unlikely one for 2 reasons. Strafe from side to side to dodge their attacks and slice them with your sword. With tridents, since you have no bow, they pose a major risk since they a ranged attack and you don't (Armor reduces this risk, but not by much). Here are the dangers with their risk factor.ĭrowned - Slight Risk - Without tridents, they are no threat. You can easily die and face a difficult recovery operation if you're not careful. My hotbar is as follows: Sword, Pick, Shovel, Food (With more above), NV potion, WB potion, FR potion, Shulker Box A (contains 13 NV and WB potions and 1 FR potion), and Shulker Box B (with Shulker Box C above, both used to store the ores). The 4 potions in the top left are Night Vision potions while the middle left potions are Water Breathing. Yours can be different according to preference. No torches needed as your NV potion will be all that you need in that regard. Shulker Box(es) - Optional, but the more ore you can lug back, the happier you'll be. Shovel (Maxed out) - This is optional, but gravel is pretty common in both the deep ocean and in underwater caves.įood - Do I really need to say anything here? You should have Unbreaking on everything anyway. And Mending keeps your pickaxe at full health if you mine ores that drop experience orbs. Fortune will have you rolling in harvested ore. ![]() Yes, you will slower underwater, but Efficiency does help reduce the penalty. Pickaxe (Iron at minimum, maxed out) - Your main mining tool. Sword (preferably enchanted) - This will be your main defense against Drowned, since a bow's range, even at max charge, is very short. Better to have slightly less inventory for mining rather than mounting an extremely difficult recovery mission. Potion of Fire Resistance (8:00) (FR) - This is optional, but very nice to have in case you bump into underground lava pools. It is as required as the Water Breathing potion. Potion of Night Vision (8:00) (NV) - Trying to see without this potion is impossible. Potion of Water Breathing (8:00) (WB) - With how uncommon magma blocks are, this is an absolutely necessity to bring with you as you'll run of oxygen quickly underwater. The topics I'll cover here are as follows: This is how you can reap the riches of the ocean and return with ore filled pockets. And finding a good underwater cave system can be just as rewarding as strip mining with DCs of various ores awaiting harvesting. Ever since 1.18 dropped for the first time, what was once a rarity is now fairly common. ![]() ![]() ![]() Leather exposed to direct sunlight will develop a patina faster than those kept in the shade. Tips 3: Place the Leather in Direct Sunlight Also, test the heat on a small leather area first to ensure it won’t damage the material. Be sure to keep the hairdryer moving, so you don’t overheat any one spot on the leather. Simply use a hair dryer to blast the surface of the leather for a few minutes each day. Tips 2: Use a HairdryerĪpplying heat to leather can also help speed up the patina process. Repeat this process every few days until you achieve the desired color. Then buff away any excess oil with a soft cloth. First, apply a thin layer of olive to the surface of the leather, allowing it to sit for several hours. Olive oil can speed up the patina process on leather. First, be sure to clean the leather before you start, and then use a consistent method each time you work on it. You can follow some simple tips to patina leather faster. 11 Effective Tips on How to Patina Leather Faster Creating patina leather is simple: expose the leather to the elements ( sun, wind, and rain), and over time it will develop a unique finish. Patina leather is simply leather that has been left to age naturally. With a bit of practice, you’ll be able to create beautiful, natural-looking finishes in no time! What is Patina Leather? Unfortunately, if you want to create a patina on leather quickly, there is no definitive method.Īre you looking for a way to speed up the patina leather process? Whether you’re new to leatherworking or just looking for a shortcut, this guide will show you how to patina leather faster using simple steps. It develops over time as the leather ages and can create a unique and beautiful look. These markings tend to be small but noticeable, adding another character to its look.There is nothing like the natural patina of the leather. As it ages, the material will start to develop natural markings. One of the best benefits of older leather is its appearance. It’s not easy to describe the odor without having a whiff at it yourself, but some compare it to the smell of cinnamon and cedar. New leather tends to have a very particular smell too, but it’s more artificial at the start, old leather has a more subtle and softer smell. Worn-in leather has a more distinguished smell compared to new leather. So although it’ll get softer, that doesn’t mean it's less durable than brand-new leather. That’s how leather is designed to last a lifetime. If you bought a new pair of leather shoes, they might hurt you at first but over time, you’ll notice how more comfortable and softer they get. Aged leather is more pliant and smoother than its counterpart, featuring a more forgiving texture. If you were to feel new and worn-in leather side-by-side, you’ll notice a great difference in softness between the two materials. Aged leather is not necessarily impregnable to wear and tear, but it takes a huge amount of strength to rip it to pieces! This alone makes a great reason for you to opt for aged leather! This is because it’s already withstood plenty of stretching and tugging over time, which means it’s already built a lot of resilience. However, worn-in leather offers far more strength as compared to new ones. You can tug, stretch, and pull leather and not have it sustain any major damage. ![]() Leather naturally provides a higher level of durability in comparison to other materials (such as cotton). ![]() ![]() ![]() How to Convert Live Photos to GIFīefore Apple Shortcuts, the main way to convert Live Photos to GIFs was to download third-party apps like Lively. Note: Live Photos take twice as much space on your phone as normal photos. If you want to disable the feature, just tap the icon above the viewfinder. To take a Live Photo on a compatible Apple device, open the native camera app and tap the Live Photo button above the main photo viewer. Must Read: What You Should Know About Mortgages Before Applying for One How to take live photos Anyone else, including non-Apple users, will see a still image unless you convert it to a GIF first. They can only be taken with an iPhone 6S or later, and can only be viewed on an Apple device running iOS 9 or macOS El Capitan or later. Live Photos allows users to capture a second or two before and after taking a photo, creating a short video. You can also send it directly to people through Messages or messaging apps like Messenger. ![]() If you want to keep it, tap the Share icon in the top right corner, then choose Save Image to save it to Photos. If you tap Done, it will exit the preview without saving your newly created GIF. You will be shown a preview of your GIF.Once you’re done with your selection, tap Add at the top right of your screen. Based on our tests, going beyond 21 photos will result in an error. Go back to the My Shortcuts tab, then tap the Convert Photos to GIF shortcut.Go to the Gallery tab, then find Convert photos to GIF. ![]() Once you have the app ready, here’s how you can turn a photo into a GIF: You can always download it for free on the App Store. Unlike other built-in apps, shortcuts can be deleted from your device. Must Read: Ways to Prevent Computer Overheating and Keep PC Cool How to convert photos to GIFīefore you start, make sure you have downloaded the Shortcuts app. The update introduces a separate tab for GIFs to the right of the Emoji tab, as well as a search button to browse GIFs related to your search term. Note that the free option often comes with some limitations, such as the built-in watermark or image quality. The steps below show how to create an animated GIF using a series of photos in Adobe Photoshop, but there are other services online that will help you create a GIF for free. However, you can also use these steps to create something to share on social media, in a promotional email, or even via text message. Like in this example, you can now add animated GIFs and videos to your Greenvelope card. Instead, we thought it would be fun to put together a quick guide to making your own animated GIF using a series of photos. We will do our best to remain neutral in this regard. They have become so popular that there are even entire websites devoted to the fierce debate between pronouncing GIFs as “jif” and “gif”. At its core, an animated GIF is simply a type of file that contains a series of images to create a short video or animation. GIFs have become an important part of online culture and communication in general. Check How to Send Live Photos As GIFs in iOS 15 ![]() ![]() An 80-year-old lady Steve starts having a relationship with while coping over the death of his fake grandfather at his retirement community. Although Steve saved her in the end, Makeva had fallen in love with her kidnapper. Before they could attempt a relationship, however, Makeva was kidnapped. Makeva is an African girl in " Camp Refoogee" Steve met when Stan sent him away to Summer Camp although it was in truth a Refugee Camp in Africa.Amy is a girl Steve dreams of in his lucid dreams in " Merlot Down Dirty Shame". When Klaus and Hayley trick Steve into thinking he has a lucid dream, he goes to school and kisses her, making her become aroused. When Steve tries to fly out the window with Amy, Steve becomes injured and has her almost killed as he claimed that Amy's family charged him for attempted murder.After admitting the truth, Stan had her entire family deported. Lisa Silver is a mean-spirited cheerleader who agreed to date Steve, solely out of a desire to leech off of Steve's power as School President in the pilot.Unfortunately, she was forced to have her mind erased when she and Jewel discovered Roger was an alien. Much her own surprise, she found herself enjoying Steve's company. Lindsay Coolidge is a girl from Steve's class, who agreed to date him because she wanted to help her friend Jewel get a date in " Francine's Flashback".When she and the Smith family got stranded on an island, she was killed in a rockslide and then her body was eaten. Becky Arangino was staff member on an ocean-liner in " The Vacation Goo" who was immensely attracted to younger men.Svetlana is a Russian mail order bride in " Of Ice and Men" that Steve, Barry, Snot and Toshi share, until she eventually falls for Toshi.Betsy White is the gymnast daughter of Chuck and Christy White, by kissing her Steve effectively passes on Roger's baby and she is sent away, happy that she no longer has to do gymnastics in " Deacon Stan, Jesus Man".Debbie is Steve's main romance for numerous episodes.He also knows about Roger as an alien as he comments on the fact in " Bar Mitzvah Hustle". ![]() He doesn't entirely like Steve and when he was once offered to kill Steve in " Finances With Wolves", he expressed it was his fondest wish. The others don't seem to understand what he says. Toshi is a Japanese boy who does not speak English, but seems to understand it.He and Steve like older women, he once had an affair with Steve's girlfriend Gretchen in " Con Heir". He and Steve are best friends as stated in " License to Till" when Snot calls all 3 guys his friends but whispers to Steve that he is "the best of the bests". He is also gifted as Rainman when it comes to counting cards as seen in " Home Wrecker". ![]() He has also spoken in a deep voice when referring to ladies, and has spoken in a Gary Oldman like English accent when in evil mode in " With Friends Like Steve's". When he is taking his tablets, he speaks with a squeaky accent and is fairly dim-witted.
![]() ![]() + gtk_container_ set_border_ width (GTK_CONTAINER (tbl), 8) Maybe someone on the mailing list could clarify (or remembers previous discussions, possibly with bulia byak). When I had inquired about icons sizes for toolbar buttons in the past, I was told that buttons on the tool controls bar representing a 'state' (toggle buttons) originally had been intended to use a different (smaller) icons size then 'normal' buttons triggering actions (the gtk-icon-size 'inkscape- decoration' defaults to 12px if not explicitly changed in the system/user gtkrc file). + GtkWidget *button = sp_button_ new_from_ data( secondarySize, GtkWidget *button = sp_button_ new_from_ data( Inkscape: :ICON_SIZE_ DECORATION, Would it be possible to keep the same stop selected? With the current patch, the selected gradient stop is deselected after numerically changing the stop offset value (or pressing one of the spin buttons). use real radio switches (GtkRadioToolButton/GtkRadioButton (?)) to make sure that one button is always active. use real radio switches (GtkRadioToolBu tton/GtkRadioBu tton (?)) to make sure that one button is always active. add a check, and toggle both button states if one of them is deactivated, or ![]() With neither fill nor stroke selected, which property of the object will have the gradient applied?ĪFAICT the last used state (from the preferences (?)) is used, but the user has no obvious way to know in advance. With no gradient type selected, which type will be used? However, it is still possible to deactivate the current active button by clicking once on it, resulting in an inconsistent state with undefined behavior (to the user): When clicking on an inactive button, both button states in the group are toggled (to ensure that only one button is active). ![]() I was wondering about the two button groups (toggles) for new gradients (part of the existing controls bar): Note the absence of the "Edit." button (the Gradient Editor can be removed if all this functionality exists in the tool controls bar). Note, all of the features already exist, they just need to be updated in the code and hooked up in the toolbar. Buttons to Add & Delete stops (Insert & Delete keys respectively), the Stop Selector (which can be MUCH shorter, a single stop needs only a square of color, not a long rectangle), and the numeric Stop Offset widget (the slider makes no sense since you can slide the nodes directly on canvas). Following are stop controls from the broken gradient editor (as ~suv pointed out it's mostly broken due to issues with canvas interaction). Following that is a Reverse Gradient button (Shift+R in the gradient tool, but should have UI), obviously not a real inkscape icon. Repeat is the function from the Fill & Stroke dialog to allow None, Repeat, or Mirror options. The following changes get other existing options in the user's view. The 3rd gradient button is for Mesh gradients (apparently there will be a 4th as well for conical gradients), which exist in a branch currently. From a recent discussion (a few months back) on the devel-list, slightly updated text. ![]() ![]() ^ "Gorilla Glue adhesives company reaches settlement with cannabis business".Archived from the original (PDF) on Janu. Stimac, Esq., on behalf of Gorilla Glue Company" (PDF). Archived October 12, 2012, at the Wayback Machine Accessed June 23, 2012. ^ "Safety Data Sheet – Original Gorilla Glue" (PDF). ![]()
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